Ink Jet Photo Printing: Top 3 Solutions

Apart from staying in-touch and communicating with one another, photo sharing is likely one of the most useful and used features of any social networking platform. However, this doesn't mean that printing photos is yet a thing of the past. For many reasons, including avoiding going to the store to pay for prints, printing quality photos at home is possible. Here is an overview of some of the top rated cost effective inkjet printers that will get the job done.

In the early days of printing, laser printers were well known for being fast and for providing high quality printing as well. Inkjet printers, however, have evolved over the past couple decades. When it comes to photo printing, with the correct paper loaded (very important for quality rating), multifunction (non-photo only) printers can deliver quality prints without breaking the bank. TopTenREVIEWS, a technology review website, routinely rates products based on a combination of features, and both expert and user reviews. Here are three top rated rated inkjet printers that are capable of high-quality photo printing.

3. Canon Pixma ip4700

Canon holds the number three spot with the Pixma ip4700, and with a few dozen models currently available, number three isn't such a bad spot. Canon is well known for its imaging products, and that tradition holds true for its 1p4700 printer. Although this printer lacks a few features found on other models such as computerless printing, memory slots, and an LCD status screen. The Pixma however has strengths in other areas. Capable of crisp prints up to 9600 x 2400 color dpi, the Pixma is a compact home printer that uses 5 separate ink cartridges for enhanced clarity and delivers prints at around 32 pages per minute (ppm). Ratings for the Pixma prove that it is capable for use by mid to high end photographers.

2. Lexmark Prospect Pro205

The Lexmark Prospect Pro205 does support computerless printing via a color LCD screen and offers convenient quick photo access via on-board Sony compatible memory slots. Printing 30 ppm, the Pro205 supports a satisfactory maximum resolution of 4800 x 1200, Wi-Fi printing, and an outstanding 5 year manufacturers warranty. The Prospect is geared towards everyday printing with standard and professional quality color photo printing.

1. HP Officejet Pro 800

HP's Officejet Pro 800 is comparable to the Lexmark when it comes to most features (less the memory card slot for example), however, the HP Officejet workhorse inkjet printer offers printing with efficiency. Reviewed to offer up to 50 % savings in both energy and ink costs, this HP printer prints 4800 x 1200 dpi at 34 ppm and holds 500 sheets of paper. Amazing color photo printing results will benefit photography enthusiasts, and office needs.

Honorable Mentions:

HP Deskjet 6988dy
Lexmark Intuition S505

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