We often praise professional photo printers for their top quality. And they remain the best option for anyone looking to create display-worthy photos and artwork. But what If you don’t want the inconvenience of busting out your A3 photo printer and firing up Photoshop to print that 6×4 photo you just took? Or if you need a quick print on-the-go? Then look no further than our compact photo printers.
General Features
- Small & Portable
- Great For On-The-Go Documents or Photos
- Most Portable Printers Don’t Need Ink Cartridges
Compact Photo Printers
Unlike standard desktop photo printers, compact printers are devices that can print without the need to connect them to a PC (although you can still do this on most models). However, some of these devices pocket-sized devices use a different printing method and print only onto predefined paper sizes (6×4, postcard, 2×3 depending on the model).
Portable Inkjet Printers
Some compact printers take the inkjet printing technology and fit inside a printer small enough to store in a bag. Printers such as the Canon PIXMA TR150WB are perfect for creating postcards and photos on holiday, they’re small and light enough to be carried around on days out. These printers take colour and black ink cartridges like a normal printer but offer a great photo, clear enough to store in albums or share with family.
Dye-Sub Compact Photo Printers
Devices such as the Canon Selphy range of machines use a Dye-Sub printing method that involves ink being vaporised from a film roll onto the sheet of paper. The resultant print is similar to the type of prints you would expect when you used to have a film developed at a photo lab before the digital camera revolution.
A compact photo printer’s key benefit is its ease of use. You can print from a computer directly, straight from a memory card or even using Wi-Fi to print directly from your smartphone – making it simple to snap a photo and have a hard copy within seconds.
Verdict
Whether you are looking to compliment your professional photo printer or are looking for a hassle-free way to quickly print snaps, compact photo printers are definitely worth a look.
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