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Feature: Photo Printers Compared
Check out the differences - discover which type is best for you
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Photo Printers Compared
Since 2001, Hi-Ti have had a portable photo printer range available at a realistic price. Three years later in 2004, sees Epson and HP coming into the market with their offerings; this comparison shows you, the customer, what they are really like.
The main difference between Hi-Ti and Epson and HP's offerings is the technology used. Hi-Ti use a dye sublimation process, whereas Epson and HP use Inkjet technology. Both systems will enable you to print good photos, but the Dye Sublimation process will produce proper photo quality images.
All of the offerings can be used stand alone or connected to a PC, although in use, some printers are easier to use than others.
Hi-Ti 631PS
Dye Sublimation |
HP P145
Inkjet |
Epson PictureMate
Inkjet |
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We looked at all three models in detail and these are the results of what we found. Full details on each printer can be seen by clicking the links under each printer above.
The Hi-Ti 631 is the only model that allows the user to see the image they want to print on the device itself; this saves the need to print a contact sheet just to decide which images to print. The comparison table below shows some of the main features and how each model stacks up.
Photo Printer Comparison Table |
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Hi-Ti
631PS |
HP
P145 |
Epson
Picturemate |
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| Waterproof Prints? |
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| Fingermark Resistant? |
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| True Resolution |
300x300dpi |
300x100dpi |
360x90dpi |
| Fixed consumable Cost? |
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| Colour TFT Screen |
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| 7 Day Try at Home |
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| Print Method |
Dye Sub |
Inkjet |
Inkjet |
| USB Cable Supplied |
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| Passport / ID Photo Printing |
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| Sticker paper available? |
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The HP & Epson printers use an inferior print technology when it comes to photo quality, the results were good, but didn't have the long lasting qualities of a dye sublimation printer.
We at System Insight believe that you, the customer, should have the full facts to hand before you part with your money on a product. That is why we provide full product details and let you make a choice.
We also offer a 7 day "try at home" policy on the Hi-Ti range of Dye Sublimation photo printers.
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