Which home printer is most popular for printing photos and photo gifts?

The perfect photo print

Whether you’re an amateur photographer looking to print your own pictures at home or a professional wanting to invest in an affordable yet high quality photo printer, there are many, many options to choose from.

So how do you determine which home printer is right for you?

Cost

Affordability, not just of the initial printer purchase but also ongoing purchasing of ink cartridges, is a big factor for many people to consider when buying a home printer. Affordability doesn’t mean cheap either, because a low quality printer that’s cheap but produces bad photo prints is not even going to be value for money of its low price tag.

Quality

If the quality of the actual print is your top priority and you’re willing to pay a little more to achieve that quality, you will need to spend some time during your consideration of any particular model looking at its printing capabilities.

Features

Modern printers are packed full of different features and functionalities. Some offer various printing filters, editing facilities or streamlined connectivity options. While many features may not be useful for everyone, if you have particular requirements or preferences make sure to check out the different features available.

Which home printer do we think is best for photos and photo gifts?
 
Epson Artisan 1430

This base-level photo printer is excellent for the hobbyist or amateur photographer. Reasonably priced, decent colour quality, and compatibility with different media files, types and sizes make it practical and easy to use.

Canon PIXMA iP8720

This model is also an excellent option for budding photographers. Thanks to its low cost, it’s perfect for people who are on a tight budget but also want the flexibility to print both colour and black and white.

Canon Pixma Pro 10

One level up from the iP8720 is the Pro 10. Thanks to its high pixel count, the photos this printer prints are really high quality. While this model does cost more than some others, for the ambitious photographer the quality makes it worth it.

Canon Pixma iX6850

If you want an affordable, decent quality A3 printer, this model is excellent. Compatible with various cloud and WiFi operating systems, it’s easy and practical for use in the home or office.

Epson SureColor P800

For what it offers, this professional-grade printer is real value for money. There’s plenty of opportunity to print just about anything you’re likely to need including compatibility with roll media adaptors for extra printing options.

HP Sprocket Plus

This basic machine is good for basic home printing. While it won’t be suitable for professional level photography printers, this pocket-sized printer offers excellent photo printing capability.

Other options

While we’ve highlighted a few excellent printer options above, ranging in quality price and functionality, if none of them seem suitable for your particular needs, check out the following list of home printers for photos and photo gifts.

  • Epson Expression Premium XP-7100 Small-in-One
  • HP Envy 7855
  • Kodak Smile Instant

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The team here at Inkpal are experts in more than just ink. We know our way around printers of all makes, models and sizes. So if you’re looking for the best advice on printers and printer cartridges for photography and photo gifts, make sure to give the team a call today.