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\nIf you\u2019re among the many wondering, what is the best printer for digital photography? – we have compiled a list of the best digital printers and when to consider them. Printers have seen major advancements in recent years, offering more ease than ever – allowing us to quickly get our hands on those cherished photos, when we need them. <\/span><\/p>\n If you\u2019re an avid photographer, just picked up a camera or just want to print family photos; with connectivity being the focal point for all modern printers, you can now connect and print from anywhere. This means printing digitally has never been so simple. The photo printing industry has come along way in the last ten years with gallery-quality photos being produced at the touch of a button.<\/span><\/p>\n What\u2019s so great about the growing industry is that printing at home is not as expensive as it used to be. From laser, to inkjet and even thermal papers; there are lots of ways you can reproduce your photos to the same digital standard. But, no matter what <\/span>ink<\/span><\/a> or paper you use, it all starts with the quality of the machine.<\/span><\/p>\n Digital printing is highly competitive with brands such as <\/span>HP,<\/span><\/a> Kodak,<\/span><\/a> Canon<\/span><\/a> and <\/span>Epson<\/span><\/a> all battling it out for top spot. This means you shouldn’t have to pay over the odds for a quality device. 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header_6_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” header_6_text_shadow_blur_strength=”header_6_text_shadow_style,%91object Object%93″ header_6_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” box_shadow_horizontal_tablet=”0px” box_shadow_vertical_tablet=”0px” box_shadow_blur_tablet=”40px” box_shadow_spread_tablet=”0px” vertical_offset_tablet=”0″ horizontal_offset_tablet=”0″ z_index_tablet=”0″]<\/p>\n With so much on offer, we\u2019ve cut through the confusion of the market and picked out our top five must-have printers that you can purchase for under \u00a3150.<\/span><\/p>\n HP Envy 5540 <\/b><\/p>\n Impressive photos for home printing<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n Pro: <\/b>Low cost printer and scanner combined.<\/span><\/p>\n Con: <\/b>Wireless connectivity only so unable to print directly from the camera if it does not have a wireless feature.<\/span><\/p>\n True to its name, <\/span>the HP Envy <\/span><\/a>is one of the most desirable on the market. It\u2019s low in price, compact and lightweight but it still can produce quality photographs for the everyday photographer. Its inkjet technology uses maximum resolution of 4800×1200 DPI and the all-in-one printer has a reasonable print speed of 12ppm and can safely take 125 standard paper sheets at one time, which proves its durability. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Canon Selphy CP1200 <\/b><\/a><\/p>\n Good print quality with low running costs<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n Pro: <\/b>Compact and portable <\/span><\/p>\n Con: <\/b>One of the slowest printing speeds<\/span><\/p>\n With a 2.7inch colour display, the Canon Selphy is functional with a wealth of connectivity options. You can print from a smartphone via Wi-Fi, hook it up to a PC or MAC or use an SD card or USB memory stick. The largest photo size this printer will produce is 4×6 inches. The only major downside is the speed. You\u2019ll find that from the point of connectivity to the final printout is slower than most on the market, at around, 1 minute and 30 seconds. But, if you\u2019re not particularly bothered about speed, you\u2019ll favour its ability to connect and print stunning images anywhere – as it\u2019s extremely portable.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Canon PIXMA TS9150 <\/b><\/a><\/p>\n Effortless printing<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n Pro: <\/b>Sleek design and connectivity. <\/span><\/p>\n Con: <\/b>Largest photo print size is 4×6 inches.<\/span><\/p>\n The Canon PIXMA TS9150<\/span><\/a> offers an engine with precision using six-inkjets. It is compact and uses smart wireless connectivity, which means that essentially you can print from anywhere. It\u2019s the printer for all photo enthusiasts who want effortless printing from a smartphone, tablet or PC. The PIXMA TS9150 is easy to use and has great connectivity options from wireless to an Ethernet cable. A bonus is that it has a scanning feature and can take a range of<\/span> Canon photo paper<\/span><\/a> from matt to gloss.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Kodak Verite 65 Mega Plus Wireless <\/b><\/p>\n Easy to connect from smartphone or device<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n Pro: <\/b>Cost effective ECO printing. <\/span><\/p>\n Con: <\/b>Shading in dark photos isn\u2019t the best.<\/span><\/p>\n Aimed at photo printing, the Kodak Verite is a light, compact, all-in-one printer. Connecting to the Kodak Verite is simple enough with the use of Wi-Fi, USB and NFC, but it does lack an Ethernet port. It can carry up to six times the typical ink amount which means stocking up is less frequent. It also has an ECO print setting. This is great as it can save up to 30% of ink on everyday printing. The downside is you may find this will alter the quality of your photos.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Brother MFC-J5330DW <\/b><\/p>\n Built to last. An all rounder.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n Pro: <\/b>Low cost for A3 printing <\/span><\/p>\n Con: <\/b>Unattractive, bulky design<\/span><\/p>\n Durable quality and a strong performance time after time. <\/span>The Brother MFC-J5330DW<\/span><\/a> isn\u2019t much of a looker, but it\u2019s packed full of features and connectivity functions. It\u2019s quite bulky, but would fit comfortably in any home office where it\u2019s multi-functionality can best be used. Surprisingly, it\u2019s quite cost effective and can produce A3 print outs. You may find that photos with dark colours will print slower. This said, with its high resolution the print quality is great, especially if you bare in mind that it only uses four-inkjets.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image _builder_version=”3.0.67″ show_in_lightbox=”off” url_new_window=”off” src=”https:\/\/blog.tonergiant.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/printer.jpg” sticky=”off” align=”left” always_center_on_mobile=”on” use_overlay=”off” border_style=”solid” force_fullwidth=”off” animation_style=”slide” animation_duration=”500ms” animation_intensity_slide=”10%” animation_direction=”left” show_bottom_space=”on” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” align_tablet=”center” \/][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.67″ background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” border_style=”solid”]<\/p>\n With a bigger budget comes bigger functionality, with typically faster speeds and a higher print quality, here\u2019s our pick of the top of the range printers that\u2019ll see you spending around \u00a3200+.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Canon PIXMA TS9050 <\/b><\/p>\n Effortless printing at maximum quality<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n Pro: <\/b>Six-ink engine <\/span><\/p>\n Con: <\/b>Slower than other high-end Canon models<\/span><\/p>\n Another class product in the Canon PIXMA range, the TS9050 is sleek in design, functionality and print quality. With its large touch screen control panel, it\u2019s easy to navigate through its functions. Its most basic features are that it can duplex print, as well as connect from an SD card, wired and wireless networks. Its big selling point however, is the six-ink engine that allows the quality of print to be superb for both everyday paper printing and for photos. This is because of its 9,600 x 2,400 dpi system which ensures impeccable photo prints every time.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Epson Expression Photo XP-960 <\/b><\/p>\n A range of fantastic features for your money<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n Pro: <\/b>Vibrant photo display up to A3 size. <\/span><\/p>\n Con: <\/b>Not portable.<\/span><\/p>\n If you\u2019re looking to enjoy high-quality prints at home, the Epson Expression Photo XP-960 is for you. Enjoy photos created from a six-ink dashboard that builds vibrant photo display with a high print resolution. It\u2019s one downside is it\u2019s not portable and printing is slower than other smaller models. With what it lacks in speed it makes up for in features, however. It has label printing for CDs and DVDs, photo-grade scanning and copying capabilities, as well as the ability to print from smartphones and tablets onto all sorts of specialty paper. It\u2019s a real versatile printer and an all rounder for its price.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Epson PictureMate PM-400 <\/b> Pro:<\/b> Simple to use. <\/span><\/p>\n Con:<\/b> Expensive compared to other lightweight options.<\/span><\/p>\n The Epson PictureMate<\/span><\/a> is the ideal companion for any household. Neat and lightweight in design, the Epson combines traditional printing with digital settings. Easy to use and durable, you\u2019ll know what to expect each time you press print. This printer is capable of printing a varied amount of sized photos with excellent colour quality. The print speed is faster than other models (approx. 40 seconds) and you can connect using Wi-Fi from any smartphone, tablet or digital camera.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Canon PIXMA Pro-10S <\/b><\/p>\n 10-ink pigment technology for professionals<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n Pro:<\/b> Fast printing for word-class photography <\/span><\/p>\n Con: <\/b>It\u2019s expensive<\/span><\/p>\n The Canon PIXMA Pro-10s is one of the more expensive models on our list but there\u2019s a vital difference between this and other Canon types. This Canon uses ten-ink pigment technology to create durable, gallery-quality prints. This is a printer for the professionals. The impressive quality transcends in both colour and black and white printing. This printer is supported by a range of printing paper. You\u2019ll be able to print directly from your cloud storage, PC, tablet or smartphone and edit using the Print Studio Pro plugin, which is compatible with Adobe editing products. You won\u2019t get much better.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Epson SureColor P600<\/b><\/p>\nThe must-have printers for digital photography<\/span> <\/b>
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