All About Dye-Sublimation Printers by John Sollars
Dedicated photo printers differ from all-purpose printers as they are designed to print photos only, as opposed to text or graphics documents in addition to photos. They are generally compact in size and lightweight, and some models even feature batteries that allow you to print without the need... The advent of digital photography led to the entry of this technology into the mainstream, forming the basis of many of the standalone, portable photo printers that surfaced in the second half of the 1990s.

Getting the Most Out of Your Photo Printer – For Less! by John Sollars
As many photo-printer owners would know, paper and ink costs can quickly exceed the cost of the printer. These six tips will help you get the most out of your photo-printer without leaving a hole in your pocket. Raise the Resolution: Any digital camera that is less than three years old can... Use matte-finish photo cards instead of glossy photo paper when printing 4 X 6-inch images. ... Save on your ink: Special photo inks can provide your printer with a more refined colour palette. ... This makes the printer use all of its inks to create the tones in your picture, and the resultant prints...

Why HP Ink Cartridges Are Better Than Most Other Brands by Frank Bolsom
HP is one of the oldest printer manufacturers still in business, and their printers have long been considered some of the best. Is this accurate, however, or do people just assume they're good because their name is so well known? HP's inkjet printers cover a wide spectrum. ... In most cases, replacing the head costs as much or more as buying a whole new printer so at this point the printer often gets thrown out and replaced. ... In most other brands of printers, the printhead is part of the printer itself rather than the cartridge.

Are Color Laserjet Printers Worth the Money? by Stuart Simpson
The next printer you’ll want on your desk is a color laser printer. Forget those cheap outdated inkjet printers. They are cheap for one reason, to get you to buy ink. I’m not making that up. It came right from an executive of a leading inkjet printer manufacturer. ... Enter the color laserjet printer. ... Digital cameras are everywhere, but getting the pictures printed in photo quality seems to be the biggest drawback to the cameras. ... I’ll send stuff to the printer and check it later when it’s done.

Printing a Panorama at Home by Kristina Chu
When you choose to print your photo panorama-style yourself, here are a few suggestions to help you: You can use paper larger than your printer specs The size of the paper depends on the size of the slot in the printer. For most home printers, this slot is limited to either the letter size... However, you have to check first that you can configure your printer settings to a custom paper size, as well as check that you can load the paper into the printer. ... What one woman did was to buy a paper large than the standard size specified by her printer, then cut the paper so that the shorter...

Printer Ink - Tips on Printing Digital Photos by David Hickman
Introduction This article looks at the issues surrounding printing digital photos and other graphics using an ink printer. It is aimed at users who may not have a lot of technical expertise but who can, with a little help from articles like this, get the best from their equipment. ... Other software, perhaps supplied free with photo paper or over the internet, may be easier to use but may not get the best out of the printer. ... Maintain your printer Look after your printer. ... Our experience at Second Image is that these problems are generally solved before, or by, the printer...

Ink Printers - Choosing the Right One for your Needs by David Hickman
Introduction This article has been written to help buyers to identify the various choices available and to make a sensible selection of ink printer. It is aimed at users who may not have a lot of technical expertise but who can, with a little help from articles like this, get the best... If you already have an ink printer see the related article "Printer Ink - Choosing the right cartridge for your needs". ... You may need a printer for business, need colour but can't afford a colour laser printer.

How to Choose an ID Card Printer by Marcela Devivo
Choosing an identity card printer can be easy or difficult depending on your needs and requirements. Id card printers are one of the most important components in an ID card system and deciding which one to use is an important process that shouldn't be taken lightly. ... An ID card printer should come with software; if it doesn't, take it back, as you can't install your printer without the software. ... If you are looking for top of the line, high security printers, you should probably purchase a printer that has UV overlay and holographic overlamination.

How to Choose Printer Paper by John Sollars
Everybody wants to know about the correct inkjet cartridge for his or her printer, but what about printer paper? Inkjet and laser printers can print on a variety of surfaces, including photo paper, labels, business cards, stickers, and t-shirt transfers. ... Inkjet Printer Paper Although standard printer paper can do the job as well, your printouts will probably be better if you use paper specifically made for inkjet printers. ... Checklist It is important to remember that most branded photo printer paper from corporate names, including well-known ones, is only suitable for printing at...

Computer Printers Offer Infinite Variety, But Toner Can Put a Strain on Your Budget by Chris Robertson
If you're old enough to remember daisy wheel printers, you know just how far technology has advanced when it comes to computer printers. We've come a long way from the days when a daisy wheel would strike an ink ribbon and produce a letter on a page, and even from the days when a dot matrix... Likewise, dye sublimation printers are often used for photo-quality reproductions, and are often marketed as photo printers. ... Printer Manufacturers and Pricing There are a number of first-rate printer manufacturers.