Photo printers: Specs that matter

	Printers specs			What to look for
	Resolution/quality Speed Connectivity Versatility Ink and media Noise, size, weight Running costs Compatibility Price and support			Versatility The emergence of standalone photo printers have also been well-received by the market. These do not require a PC or a Mac to print photos like traditional machines. They usually have built-in slots for reading various flash memory media, as well as the option for connecting a small LCD panel. Some models even allow compatible cameras to connect directly with them. If you're looking for such printers, some jargon you should be looking for are: Direct Print; photo direct; PhotoStation; Digital Print Order Format (DPOF); and more lately, PictBridge. Should multi-functional devices (MFD) or all-in-ones (AIO) be considered? This is a question only you can answer. Don't pay for functions you will not use. Take the money saved to buy consumables if you must spend. Typically most AIOs can print photos but only a handful of them can print "borderless"; which means photos will print all the way to the edges of the paper.

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Printer buying guide

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HP Deskjet F4280 All-in-One

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Epson Stylus Photo R1900

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