Portable Color Printer
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Photos on the spot: five snapshot printers compared
Why wait for stellar snapshots? One of these five portable snapshot printers will deliver quality 4x6 prints on the spot, and several of these printers come with convenient photo-oriented features, such as media slots and PictBridge support. Read on to find out how they compare.
By Rebecca Viksnins (May 21, 2004)
No matter how invested you are in the myth of the paperless digital culture, you have to admit that it's still cool to have a copy of a prized shot in your hands only minutes after you've snapped it. Nowadays, it's possible to crank out a great 4x6 photo from just about anywhere, thanks to the portable snapshot printer.
Designed strictly for on-the-spot photo printing, portable snapshot printers come in two flavors. One type uses thermal dye-transfer technology (also known as dye sublimation) in which heat changes the physical state of solid inks until they infuse specially coated paper, solidifying as they cool. The second type uses six-color inkjet technology, adding light cyan and magenta to the usual cyan, magenta, yellow, and black. Both types typically come with convenient photo-related extras, such as an LCD for previewing and selecting images, digital media card slots, and ports that allow for direct printing from supported cameras or external storage devices. Some portable printers come with a rechargeable battery or car chargers, though truly mobile printing is typically accompanied by a premium price.
We rounded up five snapshot printers from five leading vendors, put them through their paces, and rated them on their design, features, speed, print quality, and quality of their tech support. We awarded the Sony DPP-EX50 the highest marks for print quality, followed closely by the Epson PictureMate's vibrant, long-lived prints. But print quality aside, there's no clear Editors' Choice winner in the group. Each one of these printers has pros and cons; the one you choose has everything to do with your needs. For example, while we are big fans of the prints produced by the DPP-EX50, we don't care for its home-theater-oriented design (though those of you looking for a printer to sit next to your TV might disagree). The economical Epson PictureMate cranks out quality prints, but it's slow, and if you're a photographer on the go, you'll wish it came with a battery pack. The Canon CP-330 wowed us with its stylish design and fast output times, but it's expensive and doesn't have any media slots, which could be a deal breaker for some.
To help you figure out which snapshot picture might be right for you, we've put together this chart detailing each printer's features. And as always, we encourage you to read the full reviews for the whole story.
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