Easily transportable and with impressive print speeds, the P525L Photo Printer from HiTi features improved durability and color compared to its predecessor and provides an excellent solution for photo booths and on-location event photographers to produce quality prints on the spot. This printer uses dye diffusion thermal transfer with a max resolution of 300 dpi to produce full color prints rapidly. It can produce a 4 x 6" print in just 12.8 seconds along with the ability to create 5 x 7" and 6 x 8" prints when needed. Additionally, users can select between either matte and glossy finishes.
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 $620.
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 HiTi P525L Photo Printer is available at bhphoto, starting at $620.
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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