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Top 5 Snapshot Printers

These are the top snapshot printers today, but ratings and rankings can change quickly due to pricing and technology changes, so check back frequently for the latest information.

Melissa Riofrio

Friday, October 12, 2007, 04:00 PM PDT
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Epson PictureMate Dash
Epson PictureMate Dash
Max. B&W dpi: 5760-by-1440
Max. Color dpi: 5760-by-1440
Tray Capacity, pages: 20
Price When Reviewed: $100
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Bottom Line: This bulky printer produces nice-looking photos quickly, easily, and at a good price.
(Last Rated: October 26, 2007)
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92.0Superior
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HP Photosmart A526
HP Photosmart A526
Max. B&W dpi: 1200-by-1200
Max. Color dpi: 4800-by-1200
Tray Capacity, pages: 20
Price When Reviewed: $100
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Bottom Line: This printer is simple to use but very slow. The prints are worth the wait, though.
(Last Rated: October 26, 2007)
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85.9Very Good
3
Canon Selphy CP740
Canon Selphy CP740
Max. Color dpi: 300-by-300
Tray Capacity, pages: 36
Price When Reviewed: $100
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Bottom Line: ItÂ’s slow and a bit klunky, but prints look smooth (albeit dark). Cost per print is reasonable.
(Last Rated: October 26, 2007)
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83.5Very Good
4
Sony DPP-FP70
Sony DPP-FP70
Max. Color dpi: 300-by-300
Tray Capacity, pages: 20
Price When Reviewed: $150
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Bottom Line: Fast and feature-rich, the main drag on this printer is its comparatively higher price.
(Last Rated: September 21, 2007)
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74.2Good
5
HP Photosmart A616
HP Photosmart A616
Color Pages per Min.: 1.5
Max. B&W dpi: 1200-by-1200
Max. Color dpi: 4800-by-1200
Tray Capacity, pages: 1
Price When Reviewed: $130
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Bottom Line: This Photosmart is easy to use, but it prints quite slowly and delivers so-so quality in skin tones.
(Last Rated: October 26, 2007)
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78.4Good
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