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Things to consider when buying a photo printer.
Before you buy a photo printer, you're most likely going to compare the manufacturer provided specifictations of several printers in order to find the one that will suit you best.  But, do you know what all those specs mean?

Know how to compare the technical differences between printer models. 

  • Printer resolution: Resolution describes how many dots a printer prints horizontally and vertically per inch. Higher resolution printers produce superior image quality. In general, 600x600 dots per inch (dpi) works fine for plain text while 1200x600 dpi to 5760x1440 dpi works well for photos.
  • Printer speed: Measured in pages per minute (ppm), printer speed determines how fast the printer can turn out a blank page or a page of text in draft mode. In general, laser printers print faster than ink-jets and monochrome laser printers print faster than color laser printers. As speed increases, price tends to increase as well.
  • Printer memory: Like your computer, printers have an onboard processor and memory. For the most part, your computer does a great job lining up print jobs by itself, but look into upgrade solutions if you have concerns.
  • Printer connections: Printers can connect to your computer via USB 1.1, USB 2.0, or a parallel connection. A parallel port may suffice for personal use or in a small office. USB 2.0 offers high data transfer rates and the option to daisy-chain devices. Make sure the printers you look at include the type of connector you want to use and get the right printer cables. If you want to network your printer, set up a print server on a dedicated computer or buy an external print server.
  • Operating system compatibility: Make sure the printer you select is compatible with your Mac, Windows, or Linux machine.
  • Printer paper handling: Make sure the printer can handle the types of paper you use. Some printers can print on heavy stock, envelopes, transparencies, and labels. Most ink-jet printers, laser printers, and multifunction printers will print text and images to letter-size paper, legal-size paper, and envelopes, depending on the print options you choose. If you plan to frequently print to different sized paper, look into a printer with several paper trays and note the capacity of each tray. High-end printers may offer multiple output trays, collators, and automatic staplers.

Vendors often include product specs from a product's box, manual, or manufacturer's website in their item listings. This information comes from the manufacturer and your actual printer performance will depend on the print settings you choose when you print.

 
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