A dye-sublimation printer

One of the current developments in the industry is the demand for photo printers. With the digital camera market expanding, manufacturers have been spurred on to increase quality while reducing costs to gain market share in this newly profitable business.

As the rise of such units came so quickly, some end-users are having difficulty choosing one and are often confused by the jargon.

	A photo inkjet

When looking for a photo printer, your decision will most likely come down to buying a dye-sublimation printer (dot-free printing) or an inkjet printer. There are a few considerations when picking. We will focus on: Cost; terms of usage; quality; speed; and of course, ease of use.

The five key factors

Costs

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Usage

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Quality

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Speed

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Ease

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In Summary

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