Shop for photo printers

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 37 reviews

The Bottom Line: Epson's new dye-based 13-inch printer has style and prints large photos, but its black-and-white prints are less than perfect. Read review

Specs: Photo printer - Ink-jet - Color, Super B (13 in x 19 in), Wired, 15 ppm, 0.8 min/page, 2.9 min/page, 1.8 min/page, 5760 dpi x 1440 dpi, USB, Direct print USB, 24.2 in x 12.4 in x 8.8 in, 4 pin USB Type B, 4 pin USB Type A

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 13 reviews

The Bottom Line: It isn't cheap compared to standard printers, but the Canon Pixma iP100 has the highest resolution available in the mobile printer market and prints at an impressive speed to boot. If you simply must have a printer with you at all times, the iP100 should be the do-it-all at your side. Read review

Specs: Photo printer - Ink-jet - Color, Legal (8.5 in x 14 in), Wireless, Wired, 20 ppm, 14 ppm, 9600 dpi x 2400 dpi, USB, Infrared, 12.7 in x 7.2 in x 2.4 in, 4 pin USB Type B, IrDA

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  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Photo printer - Ink-jet - Color, Super B (13 in x 19 in), Wireless, Wired, 2.8 ipm, 5760 dpi x 1440 dpi, 802.11g, 802.11n, USB, 802.11b, Direct print USB, 24.3 in x 31.4 in x 16.3 in, 4 pin USB Type B, 4 pin USB Type A

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.8 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 23 reviews

The Bottom Line: If you don't mind the shorter display life of dye-based prints or the paper choices offered by Canon, the Pixma Pro9000 makes an excellent choice for a medium-format inkjet printer. Read review

Specs: Photo printer - Ink-jet - Color, Super B (13 in x 19 in), Wired, 4800 dpi x 2400 dpi, USB, 26 in x 14 in x 7.6 in, 4 pin USB Type B, 4 pin USB Type A

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.5 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 49 reviews

The Bottom Line: Autoduplexing, multiple input options, and acceptable photo and text quality make this printer a versatile choice for home and small-office users who aren't in a hurry. Read review

Specs: Photo printer - Ink-jet - Color, A4 (8.25 in x 11.7 in), Legal (8.5 in x 14 in), Wired, 29 ppm, 19 ppm, 14.7 ppm, 10.7 ppm, 9600 dpi x 2400 dpi, USB, 16.5 in x 11.8 in x 6.3 in, 4 pin USB Type B, 4 pin USB Type A

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 34 reviews

The Bottom Line: A very solid medium-format printer with a couple of quirks. Read review

Specs: Photo printer - Ink-jet - Color, Super B (13 in x 19 in), Roll (13 in), Wired, 0.7 min/page, 1.8 min/page, 5760 dpi x 1440 dpi, USB, IEEE1394 FireWire, 24.2 in x 12.4 in x 8.8 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.2 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 28 reviews

The Bottom Line: Epson's Stylus Pro R1900 13-inch-wide photo printer is great for scrapbookers who want to print with pigment ink, or advanced photographers who want to print large, but can't justify the expense of a pro-level printer. Read review

Specs: Photo printer - Ink-jet - Color, Super B (13 in x 19 in), Roll (13 in), Wired, 5760 dpi x 1440 dpi, USB, Direct print USB, 24.3 in x 12.7 in x 8.4 in

• CNET Editor rating:
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  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 3 reviews

Specs: Photo printer - Ink-jet - Color, Super B (13 in x 19 in), Wired, 4800 dpi x 2400 dpi, USB, 26 in x 13.9 in x 7.6 in, 4 pin USB Type B, 4 pin USB Type A

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• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 3 reviews

Specs: Compact photo printer - Dye sublimation - Color, 4 in x 6 in, Wired, 0.8 min/page, 300 dpi x 300 dpi, USB, Direct print USB, 4.7 in x 6.7 in x 2.3 in, 4 pin USB Type B, 4 pin USB Type A

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 24 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Canon Pixma iP2600 is an excellent option for buyers looking to print their personal photos and text documents. We wish it had external ports for direct image uploading (although we're not surprised it doesn't), but you'll be more than satisfied with this printer's ability to deliver quality photos at a low price. Read review

Specs: Photo printer - Ink-jet - Color, Letter A Size (8.5 in x 11 in), Legal (8.5 in x 14 in), Wired, 22 ppm, 17 ppm, 4800 dpi x 1200 dpi, USB, 17.4 in x 10 in x 5.6 in, 4 pin USB Type B

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.5 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 39 reviews

The Bottom Line: Fast print speeds and decent output make this inexpensive printer a great option for multitasking families. Read review

Specs: Photo printer - Ink-jet - Color, A4 (8.25 in x 11.7 in), Legal (8.5 in x 14 in), Wired, 25 ppm, 17 ppm, 1.7 ppm, 4800 dpi x 1200 dpi, USB, Parallel, 16.5 in x 11.3 in x 6.7 in, 4 pin USB Type B, 4 pin USB Type A

• CNET Editor rating:
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  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 2 reviews

Specs: Photo printer - Ink-jet - Color, Letter A Size (8.5 in x 11 in), Legal (8.5 in x 14 in), Wired, 26 ppm, 17 ppm, 9600 dpi x 2400 dpi, USB, Direct print USB, 17 in x 11.7 in x 6 in, 4 pin USB Type B, 4 pin USB Type A

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.5 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 59 reviews

The Bottom Line: As long as its limited paper options don't matter to you, the Canon i9900 is a very good medium-format photo printer. Read review

Specs: Photo printer - Ink-jet - Color, Ledger B Size (11 in x 17 in), Super B (13 in x 19 in), Wired, 1.6 ppm, 1.2 ppm, 4800 dpi x 2400 dpi, USB, IEEE1394 FireWire

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.1 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 20 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Canon Pixma iP4500 is a bit too expensive for basic home users, but those who do a bit more printing than the occasional e-mail and map will be happy with its speed and quality. Read review

Specs: Photo printer - Ink-jet - Color, Legal (8.5 in x 14 in), Wired, 9600 dpi x 2400 dpi, USB, 17.2 in x 11.9 in x 5.7 in, 4 pin USB Type B, 4 pin USB Type A

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.5 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.0 stars out of 73 reviews

The Bottom Line: Speed and economy make the HP Photosmart 8250 a reasonable choice for family photo printing. Read review

Specs: Photo printer - Ink-jet - Color, A4 (8.25 in x 11.7 in), Legal (8.5 in x 14 in), Wired, 32 ppm, 7.8 ppm, 2.1 ppm, 31 ppm, 5.7 ppm, 4800 dpi x 1200 dpi, USB, 17.6 in x 15.2 in x 6.3 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.4 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.0 stars out of 13 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Canon Pixma iP3500 inkjet printer is a great choice for home users who have basic print needs but still want good-looking prints. Read review

Specs: Photo printer - Ink-jet - Color, A4 (8.25 in x 11.7 in), Legal (8.5 in x 14 in), Wired, 25 ppm, 17 ppm, 4800 dpi x 1200 dpi, USB, Direct print USB, 17.2 in x 11.9 in x 5.7 in, 4 pin USB Type B, 4 pin USB Type A

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.4 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 3 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Canon Pixma iP90v is the Vista-enabled version of the older Pixma iP90 and offers nearly the same print speeds and quality. It's a very useful printer if you travel a lot and need to print often, but consider the purchase carefully because it's quite expensive. Read review

Specs: Photo printer - Ink-jet - Color, Legal (8.5 in x 14 in), Wireless, Wired, 12 ppm, 16 ppm, 1.4 min/page, 4800 dpi x 1200 dpi, USB, Infrared, Direct print USB, 12.3 in x 6.9 in x 2.1 in, IrDA, 4 pin USB Type B, 4 pin USB Type A

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: The Canon Selphy CP740 offers a decent feature package and quality prints for an inexpensive compact photo printer. Casual snapshooters will be satisfied with this, but users who need more features should look elsewhere. Read review

Specs: Compact photo printer - Dye sublimation - Color, 4 in x 8 in, Wired, 300 dpi x 300 dpi, USB, Direct print USB, 7 in x 5 in x 2.5 in, 4 pin USB Type B, 4 pin USB Type A

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  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Photo printer - Ink-jet - Color, Letter A Size (8.5 in x 11 in), Legal (8.5 in x 14 in), Wired, 12.5 ipm, 9.3 ipm, 0.3 min/page, 9600 dpi x 2400 dpi, USB, 17 in x 11.7 in x 6 in, 4 pin USB Type B

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.4 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 20 reviews

The Bottom Line: A color LCD and an optional battery pack make this Epson snapshot printer a formidable portable photo lab. Read review

Specs: Compact photo printer - Ink-jet - Color, 4 in x 6 in, Wired, 1.2 min/page, 5760 dpi x 1440 dpi, USB, 10.1 in x 6 in x 6.4 in, 4 pin USB Type B, 4 pin USB Type A

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.7 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 15 reviews

The Bottom Line: With its decent print speeds, serviceable print quality, and great software package, the Canon Pixma iP1800 is a good choice for home users who want an inexpensive inkjet printer for basic printing needs. Read review

Specs: Photo printer - Ink-jet - Color, Legal (8.5 in x 14 in), Wired, 20 ppm, 16 ppm, 1.2 min/page, 4800 dpi x 1200 dpi, USB, 17.4 in x 9.3 in x 6 in, 4 pin USB Type B

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  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 1.5 stars out of 1 review

Specs: Compact photo printer - Direct thermal - Color, 2 in x 3 in, Wireless, Wired, 1 min/page, Bluetooth, Direct print USB, 2.8 in x 0.9 in x 4.7 in, 4 pin USB Type A

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.4 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 4 reviews

The Bottom Line: This bare-bones photo printer makes good-looking--albeit expensive--prints. Read review

Specs: Compact photo printer - Dye sublimation - Color, 4 in x 6 in, Wired, 1.5 min/page, 300 dpi x 300 dpi, USB, 6.9 in x 5.4 in x 2.4 in, 4 pin USB Type B, 4 pin USB Type A

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.8 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 2 reviews

The Bottom Line: HP markets the Officejet H470wbt to the mobile business professional, but it chose aesthetics over performance. The sleek design and cost-effective cartridges give its rating a slight boost, but the degradation of print quality from the previous model is definitely a deal breaker. Read review

Specs: Compact photo printer - Ink-jet - Color, A4 (8.25 in x 11.7 in), Wireless, Wired, 4800 dpi x 1200 dpi, USB, Bluetooth, 13.4 in x 6.5 in x 3.2 in, 4 pin USB Type B

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  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Compact photo printer - Dye sublimation - Color, Wired, 300 dpi x 300 dpi, Direct print USB, 4 pin USB Type A, 30-pin dock connector