The Best Snapshot Printers
Products Reviewed
(5 items)
- Canon Selphy CP780 $120.00(Lowest Price)
- Canon Selphy CP790
- Hewlett-Packard Photosmart A646 $390.00(Lowest Price)
- Epson PictureMate Charm PM 225 $195.00(Lowest Price)
- Epson PictureMate Show PM 300 $300.00(Lowest Price)
By PCWorld Staff, PCWorld
- Jan 28, 2010 3:20 PM
Where to buy
At a Glance
The purchase price is right, but use it lightly: it's slow, and its ink and paper are pricey.
| Price when rated: | $99 |
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| Lowest price: | $120.00 |
Pros
- Inexpensive
- Easy to use
Cons
- Slow, kludgy paper-tray design
- Expensive, wasteful consumables

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At a Glance
This printer is cute and stylish, but it wastes ink and has an awkward paper-handling setup.
| Price when rated: | $180 |
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Pros
- Built-in carrying case with handle
- Innovative design; good connectivity
Cons
- Yellowish cast on some photos
- Finicky paper cassettes

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At a Glance
The wide variety of paper sizes and editing options available on the A646 may make up for a few other shortcomings.
| Lowest price: | $390.00 |
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Pros
- Versatile paper handling; editing options
- Color touchscreen LCD
Cons
- Orangey flesh tones
- No battery option

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Where to buy
At a Glance
Slower than its Epson cousins but also a little cheaper, the Charm is a good choice for a basic photo printer.
| Price when rated: | $150 |
|---|---|
| Lowest price: | $195.00 |
Pros
- Cheap ink and paper packs
- Easy to use
Cons
- Slow

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Where to buy
At a Glance
The integrated digital frame transforms this snapshot printer into a full-time home accessory.
| Price when rated: | $300 |
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| Lowest price: | $199.00 |
Pros
- Integrated digital frame
- Very nice photo quality
Cons
- Accepts only 4-by-6-inch paper
- Somewhat limited layout options

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