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After getting your new digital camera every thing in sight is a Kodak moment. Now comes time for getting the images printed but how? Let us talk about the various printers within the market and some tips on choosing the best photo printers.

Most of your printers could conveniently be obtained under $500. While almost all have almost the same functions, it is better to be aware of certain key functions that determines their price and print high quality. First to look out for the printing width. It differs among printers. Normally they are available with a width of either 8.5 inches or 13 inches. A 6 colour printer is adequate but if you would like great black and white images also it’s better to go for 8-color printer.

Most of the best photo printers today have the ability to print from your camera or flash memory card or usb drive via a simple device. You should also look for the printing speed per minute. Generally it takes up to 3 minutes for 1 color photo so you should factor it in when choosing the model. It is tempting to buy multi use (all-in-one) printers, but please keep in mind that for good high quality photo printing you require to purchase a dedicated printer or a digital photo printer that accepts the most popular memory cards.

In the past year or so compact photo printers have been making it’s way into the scene. These compact models offer portability and convenience and still able to produce high quality photos. Fortunately, the price of these printers match their price. One drawback, however, is that you are very limited to the size of the prints. Most can print the usual 4×6 photos so it has gained in popularity for the average everyday picture taker. For a more professional use you would probably need to invest in a desktop size.

So have fun with the best photo printer that you’ve selected and might your photo memories come alive as good photo prints too!