The DNP DS-RX1HS is a dye-sublimation printer designed for high-quality color photo printing. Utilizing CMY and overcoat ink, it produces vibrant prints with a resolution of 300 x 600 dpi and offers both glossy and matte surface finishes. This roll-fed printer supports various media sizes, including 4x6", 5x7", and 6x8" rolls, and can produce prints as quickly as 12.4 seconds for a 4x6" photo, making it ideal for event photography, photo booths, and retail photo services.
Buy a laser printer unless you regularly print high-quality glossy photos. For high-volume color, consider an ink-tank printer (Megatank/Ecotank) instead of traditional cartridge models to save hundreds on ink. Available from $695.
Inkjet printers have a razor-and-blades model: cheap upfront, but exorbitant ink costs. Laser printers cost more upfront but have a vastly superior and cheaper cost of ownership over their lifespan.
Common Failure Modes
Inkjet printers almost always fail due to dried and clogged printheads from infrequent use. Laser printers are much more robust but may eventually require fuser or drum replacements after thousands of pages.
Buy a laser printer unless you regularly print high-quality glossy photos. For high-volume color, consider an ink-tank printer (Megatank/Ecotank) instead of traditional cartridge models to save hundreds on ink.
Printers suffer from mechanical wear on gears and rollers. Cheaper inkjets may last a few years, while robust laser printers can last over a decade.
The DNP DS-RX1HS Dye Sublimation Printer is available at bhphoto, starting at $695.
Inkjet printers have a razor-and-blades model: cheap upfront, but exorbitant ink costs. Laser printers cost more upfront but have a vastly superior and cheaper cost of ownership over their lifespan.
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