Photo Printing & Scanning: 100 Printers, Scanners & Accessories

 

Printing your photographs at home can turn digital images into physical photographs, albums, wall art, greeting cards, portfolios and professional prints. The right printer, however, depends heavily on what you intend to print.

A compact dye-sublimation printer may be ideal for instant 4x6-inch snapshots, while a refillable ink-tank printer can make more sense for frequent home printing. Professional photographers may prefer wide-format pigment printers designed for detailed photographic and fine-art output.

Scanning is equally important for photographers who want to preserve old photographs, digitize family albums or create digital archives. Dedicated photo scanners, flatbed scanners and automatic photo-feed scanners each serve different workflows.

This guide contains 100 products, organized into six practical buyer-intent categories.

Prices are approximate and can vary by seller, configuration, region, ink/media bundles and promotions. Always verify the current Amazon listing before purchasing.

Portable Photo Printers

1. Canon SELPHY QX20

Type: Portable dye-sublimation photo printer
Connection: Wi-Fi/Bluetooth via smartphone
Feature: Compact wireless printing for small photographs
Quality: Excellent
Price: Approximately $120–$160
Best for: Travelers and smartphone photographers

2. Canon SELPHY CP1500

Type: Compact dye-sublimation photo printer
Connection: Wi-Fi, USB and memory-card options
Feature: Produces traditional small-format photo prints
Quality: Excellent
Price: Approximately $100–$150
Best for: Home and portable photo printing

3. Fujifilm Instax Mini Link 3

Type: Smartphone instant photo printer
Connection: Bluetooth
Feature: Prints photographs onto Instax Mini film
Quality: Very good
Price: Approximately $100–$130
Best for: Instant-photo enthusiasts

4. Fujifilm Instax Square Link

Type: Instant smartphone printer
Connection: Bluetooth
Feature: Produces square Instax photographs
Quality: Very good
Price: Approximately $120–$150
Best for: Scrapbooks and creative photography

5. Fujifilm Instax Link Wide

Type: Wide instant printer
Connection: Bluetooth
Feature: Prints larger Instax Wide photographs
Quality: Excellent
Price: Approximately $130–$160
Best for: Larger instant photographs

6. Kodak Mini 3 Retro

Type: Portable dye-sublimation printer
Connection: Bluetooth
Feature: Small-format photo printing from smartphones
Quality: Very good
Price: Approximately $100–$130
Best for: Mobile photographers

7. Kodak Mini 2 Retro

Type: Pocket photo printer
Connection: Bluetooth
Feature: Compact 2.1 x 3.4-inch style prints
Quality: Good
Price: Approximately $60–$90
Best for: Casual snapshots

8. Kodak Step Wireless Mini Printer

Type: ZINK portable printer
Connection: Bluetooth
Feature: Ink-free printing on adhesive-backed paper
Quality: Good
Price: Approximately $50–$80
Best for: Stickers and casual photographs

9. HP Sprocket Select

Type: Portable ZINK photo printer
Connection: Bluetooth
Feature: Smartphone printing with compact construction
Quality: Good
Price: Approximately $80–$120
Best for: Social-media photographs

10. HP Sprocket 3x4

Type: Portable photo printer
Connection: Bluetooth
Feature: Larger prints than standard pocket formats
Quality: Good
Price: Approximately $100–$150
Best for: Scrapbooking

11. Polaroid Hi-Print 2x3

Type: Portable dye-sublimation printer
Connection: Bluetooth
Feature: Small laminated photographs
Quality: Very good
Price: Approximately $70–$100
Best for: Everyday smartphone prints

12. Polaroid Hi-Print 4x6

Type: Portable photo printer
Connection: Bluetooth/Wi-Fi depending on configuration
Feature: Larger 4x6-inch-style photographs
Quality: Very good
Price: Approximately $130–$180
Best for: Portable photo albums

13. Xiaomi Mi Portable Photo Printer

Type: Pocket photo printer
Connection: Bluetooth
Feature: Compact smartphone printing
Quality: Good
Price: Approximately $50–$80
Best for: Budget mobile printing

14. Phomemo M02 Pro

Type: Portable thermal printer
Connection: Bluetooth
Feature: Compact monochrome printing and creative paper options
Quality: Good
Price: Approximately $50–$80
Best for: Notes, labels and creative projects

15. Liene Pearl K100

Type: Portable photo printer
Connection: Wi-Fi
Feature: Compact color photo printing
Quality: Very good
Price: Approximately $80–$120
Best for: Smartphone photography

16. Liene Amber M100

Type: Portable photo printer
Connection: Wi-Fi/Bluetooth depending on configuration
Feature: Small-format color photographs
Quality: Very good
Price: Approximately $100–$150
Best for: Family events

17. KODAK Dock Plus 4PASS

Type: Portable dye-sublimation printer
Connection: Bluetooth
Feature: Produces laminated photo prints
Quality: Excellent
Price: Approximately $100–$150
Best for: High-quality portable photographs

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Home Photo Printers

18. Canon PIXMA G620

Type: MegaTank photo printer
Connection: Wi-Fi and USB
Feature: Six-color refillable ink system
Quality: Excellent
Price: Approximately $250–$350
Best for: Frequent home photo printing

19. Canon PIXMA G570

Type: Refillable photo printer
Connection: USB/Wi-Fi depending on configuration
Feature: Six-color ink system
Quality: Excellent
Price: Approximately $250–$350
Best for: Cost-conscious photo enthusiasts

20. Canon PIXMA TS9521C

Type: Wireless inkjet printer
Connection: Wi-Fi and USB
Feature: Borderless photo printing and versatile media support
Quality: Very good
Price: Approximately $200–$300
Best for: Home photographers and crafters

21. Canon PIXMA TS7720

Type: Wireless multifunction inkjet
Connection: Wi-Fi and USB
Feature: Photo printing with scanning and copying
Quality: Very good
Price: Approximately $100–$150
Best for: General home use

22. Canon PIXMA TR8620a

Type: Wireless all-in-one inkjet
Connection: Wi-Fi and USB
Feature: Photo printing, scanning, copying and document handling
Quality: Very good
Price: Approximately $150–$250
Best for: Home offices and photographers

23. Canon PIXMA iP8720

Type: Wide-format photo printer
Connection: Wi-Fi and USB
Feature: Large-format borderless printing
Quality: Excellent
Price: Approximately $250–$350
Best for: Enthusiast photographers

24. Epson Expression Photo XP-8800

Type: Photo-focused multifunction printer
Connection: Wi-Fi and USB
Feature: Six-color photographic ink system
Quality: Excellent
Price: Approximately $200–$300
Best for: Home photo printing

25. Epson Expression Photo XP-8700

Type: Photo inkjet printer
Connection: Wi-Fi/USB
Feature: Six-color photo printing and multifunction capabilities
Quality: Excellent
Price: Approximately $180–$250
Best for: Home photographers

26. Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8550

Type: Wide-format refillable photo printer
Connection: Wi-Fi, USB and Ethernet
Feature: Six-color ink system and large-format printing
Quality: Excellent
Price: Approximately $700–$850
Best for: High-volume home photographers

27. Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8500

Type: Refillable photo multifunction printer
Connection: Wi-Fi/USB/Ethernet
Feature: Photo printing, scanning and copying
Quality: Excellent
Price: Approximately $600–$750
Best for: Photo-heavy households

28. Epson EcoTank ET-18100

Type: Refillable photo printer
Connection: Wi-Fi and USB
Feature: Six-color ink system and high-volume printing
Quality: Excellent
Price: Approximately $500–$700
Best for: Enthusiast photographers

29. Epson EcoTank ET-8500 Wireless

Type: All-in-one photo printer
Connection: Wi-Fi/USB
Feature: Refillable ink tanks and photo-focused output
Quality: Excellent
Price: Approximately $600–$750
Best for: Families and photographers

30. HP Envy Inspire 7955e

Type: Home photo all-in-one
Connection: Wi-Fi/USB
Feature: Photo printing, scanning and copying
Quality: Very good
Price: Approximately $150–$220
Best for: Family photo printing

31. HP Envy Photo 7855

Type: Photo-oriented all-in-one
Connection: Wi-Fi/USB
Feature: Borderless photo printing and scanning
Quality: Very good
Price: Approximately $150–$250
Best for: Home users

32. Brother MFC-J1012DW

Type: Wireless inkjet all-in-one
Connection: Wi-Fi/USB
Feature: Photo and document printing with scanning/copying
Quality: Good
Price: Approximately $100–$150
Best for: Budget home offices

33. Brother MFC-J4335DW

Type: Inkjet all-in-one
Connection: Wi-Fi/USB
Feature: High-yield ink system and multifunction operation
Quality: Very good
Price: Approximately $150–$220
Best for: Home offices

34. Epson EcoTank ET-3850

Type: Refillable all-in-one inkjet
Connection: Wi-Fi/Ethernet/USB
Feature: Large ink tanks and scanning/copying
Quality: Very good
Price: Approximately $300–$400
Best for: Frequent home printing

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Professional Photo Printers

35. Canon imagePROGRAF PRO-310

Type: Professional pigment photo printer
Connection: Wi-Fi, Ethernet and USB
Feature: Professional color management and wide-format printing
Quality: Professional
Price: Approximately $700–$900
Best for: Professional photographers

36. Canon imagePROGRAF PRO-300

Type: Professional A3+/13-inch photo printer
Connection: Wi-Fi/Ethernet/USB
Feature: Pigment-based printing and fine-art media support
Quality: Professional
Price: Approximately $700–$900
Best for: Fine-art photographers

37. Canon imagePROGRAF PRO-1000

Type: Professional large-format printer
Connection: Wi-Fi/Ethernet/USB
Feature: Large pigment-ink system and 17-inch-class printing
Quality: Professional
Price: Approximately $1,200–$1,600
Best for: Fine-art printing

38. Canon imagePROGRAF PRO-1100

Type: Professional pigment photo printer
Connection: Wi-Fi/Ethernet/USB
Feature: Large-format fine-art printing and advanced pigment inks
Quality: Professional
Price: Approximately $1,500–$1,800
Best for: Exhibition-quality prints

39. Epson SureColor P700

Type: Professional pigment printer
Connection: Wi-Fi/Ethernet/USB
Feature: Wide-format photographic output
Quality: Professional
Price: Approximately $800–$1,000
Best for: Fine-art photographers

40. Epson SureColor P900

Type: Professional wide-format printer
Connection: Wi-Fi/Ethernet/USB
Feature: Larger photographic and fine-art output
Quality: Professional
Price: Approximately $1,200–$1,500
Best for: Professional studios

41. Epson SureColor P5370

Type: Professional photographic printer
Connection: Wi-Fi/Ethernet/USB
Feature: High-quality pigment printing
Quality: Professional
Price: Approximately $1,000–$1,400
Best for: Fine-art photographers

42. Epson SureColor P8570D

Type: Professional large-format printer
Connection: Ethernet/USB/network
Feature: Large photographic and graphics printing
Quality: Professional
Price: Approximately $3,000–$5,000
Best for: Commercial print environments

43. Epson SureColor P7570

Type: Professional wide-format printer
Connection: Network/USB
Feature: Large-format pigment printing
Quality: Professional
Price: Approximately $3,000–$4,500
Best for: Commercial photographers

44. Epson SureColor P9570

Type: Large-format professional printer
Connection: Network/USB
Feature: Professional photographic and fine-art output
Quality: Professional
Price: Approximately $4,000–$6,000
Best for: Fine-art studios

45. Epson SureColor P5000

Type: Professional photographic printer
Connection: Ethernet/USB
Feature: Wide-format pigment printing
Quality: Professional
Price: Approximately $1,500–$2,000
Best for: Photography studios

46. Canon imagePROGRAF TC-20

Type: Compact large-format printer
Connection: Wi-Fi/Ethernet/USB
Feature: Large-format color printing
Quality: Very good
Price: Approximately $1,000–$1,500
Best for: Small creative businesses

47. DNP DS-RX1HS

Type: Professional dye-sublimation printer
Connection: USB
Feature: Fast event-photo printing
Quality: Excellent
Price: Approximately $800–$1,200
Best for: Events and photo booths

48. DNP DS620A

Type: Professional dye-sublimation printer
Connection: USB
Feature: High-speed photo printing in common event sizes
Quality: Excellent
Price: Approximately $1,000–$1,500
Best for: Event photographers

49. HiTi P525L

Type: Professional dye-sublimation printer
Connection: USB/network depending on configuration
Feature: High-volume photo printing
Quality: Excellent
Price: Approximately $700–$1,000
Best for: Photo businesses

50. HiTi P750L

Type: Professional dye-sublimation printer
Connection: USB/network
Feature: High-volume event photography printing
Quality: Excellent
Price: Approximately $1,000–$1,500
Best for: Photo studios

51. Mitsubishi CP-D90DW

Type: Professional dye-sublimation printer
Connection: USB
Feature: Fast production of photographic prints
Quality: Professional
Price: Approximately $1,000–$1,500
Best for: Photo booths and events

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Photo Scanners

52. Epson Perfection V600 Photo

Type: Flatbed photo and film scanner
Connection: USB
Feature: High-resolution scanning of photographs, negatives and slides
Quality: Excellent
Price: Approximately $250–$350
Best for: Home photo archives

53. Epson Perfection V850 Pro

Type: Professional flatbed photo scanner
Connection: USB
Feature: High-quality scanning with film holders
Quality: Professional
Price: Approximately $900–$1,200
Best for: Professional archives

54. Epson Perfection V39 II

Type: Compact flatbed scanner
Connection: USB
Feature: Slim design for photographs and documents
Quality: Very good
Price: Approximately $100–$150
Best for: Home users

55. Epson Perfection V39

Type: Flatbed photo scanner
Connection: USB
Feature: Compact scanning with image-enhancement functions
Quality: Good
Price: Approximately $100–$150
Best for: Casual photo archiving

56. Epson FastFoto FF-680W

Type: High-speed photo scanner
Connection: USB/Wi-Fi
Feature: Automatic batch feeding for large photo collections
Quality: Excellent
Price: Approximately $500–$700
Best for: Digitizing family albums

57. Epson FastFoto FF-680W Wireless

Type: Automatic photo scanner
Connection: Wi-Fi/USB
Feature: Batch photo scanning and document scanning
Quality: Excellent
Price: Approximately $500–$700
Best for: Large photographic archives

58. Plustek ePhoto Z300

Type: Dedicated photo scanner
Connection: USB
Feature: Fast scanning of loose photographs
Quality: Very good
Price: Approximately $200–$250
Best for: Family photo collections

59. Plustek OpticFilm 8200i SE

Type: Film/photo scanning system
Connection: USB
Feature: High-resolution scanning of 35mm negatives and slides
Quality: Excellent
Price: Approximately $400–$500
Best for: Film photographers

60. Plustek OpticFilm 8300i Ai

Type: Professional film scanner
Connection: USB
Feature: High-resolution scanning and advanced image processing
Quality: Professional
Price: Approximately $500–$700
Best for: Serious film archives

61. Canon CanoScan LiDE 400

Type: Compact flatbed scanner
Connection: USB
Feature: Slim design and high-resolution scanning
Quality: Very good
Price: Approximately $100–$150
Best for: Home photo scanning

62. Canon CanoScan LiDE 300

Type: Flatbed photo scanner
Connection: USB
Feature: Compact design and straightforward scanning
Quality: Good
Price: Approximately $70–$100
Best for: Budget buyers

63. Canon CanoScan 9000F Mark II

Type: Flatbed photo and film scanner
Connection: USB
Feature: Supports photographs, negatives and slides
Quality: Very good
Price: Approximately $250–$500 when available
Best for: Mixed photographic archives

64. Kodak Slide N Scan

Type: Film and photo digitizing scanner
Connection: SD/USB
Feature: Standalone scanning with display
Quality: Good
Price: Approximately $150–$220
Best for: Home archives

65. Kodak SCANZA

Type: Multi-format film and slide scanner
Connection: SD/USB
Feature: Supports several negative and slide formats
Quality: Good
Price: Approximately $150–$200
Best for: Family archives

66. Wolverine Titan 8-in-1

Type: Multi-format scanner
Connection: SD/USB
Feature: Supports multiple film formats
Quality: Good
Price: Approximately $150–$250
Best for: Mixed collections

67. Wolverine F2D Mighty

Type: Film and slide scanner
Connection: USB/SD depending on configuration
Feature: Standalone digitizing workflow
Quality: Good
Price: Approximately $100–$180
Best for: Casual users

68. Magnasonic FS71

Type: Film and slide scanner
Connection: SD/USB
Feature: Integrated display and standalone operation
Quality: Good
Price: Approximately $100–$170
Best for: Home scanning

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All-in-One Photo Printers

69. Canon PIXMA G3270

Type: Refillable ink-tank all-in-one
Connection: Wi-Fi/USB
Feature: Printing, scanning and copying with refillable ink
Quality: Very good
Price: Approximately $150–$250
Best for: Budget-conscious home users

70. Canon PIXMA G4280

Type: MegaTank multifunction printer
Connection: Wi-Fi/USB
Feature: Refillable ink and multifunction operation
Quality: Very good
Price: Approximately $200–$300
Best for: Home offices

71. Canon PIXMA TR4720

Type: Wireless all-in-one inkjet
Connection: Wi-Fi/USB
Feature: Photo printing, scanning and copying
Quality: Good
Price: Approximately $70–$100
Best for: Budget buyers

72. Canon PIXMA TR8620a

Type: Photo-oriented all-in-one
Connection: Wi-Fi/USB
Feature: Five-ink printing system and scanner
Quality: Very good
Price: Approximately $150–$250
Best for: Home photographers

73. Canon PIXMA TS6420a

Type: Wireless multifunction printer
Connection: Wi-Fi/USB
Feature: Borderless photo printing and scanning
Quality: Good
Price: Approximately $80–$130
Best for: Casual home printing

74. Canon PIXMA TS9520

Type: Wide-format all-in-one
Connection: Wi-Fi/USB
Feature: Large-format photo printing, scanning and copying
Quality: Very good
Price: Approximately $200–$300
Best for: Crafters and photographers

75. Epson EcoTank ET-2800

Type: Refillable all-in-one inkjet
Connection: Wi-Fi/USB
Feature: Printing, scanning and copying
Quality: Good
Price: Approximately $200–$250
Best for: Low-volume home users

76. Epson EcoTank ET-2850

Type: Refillable multifunction printer
Connection: Wi-Fi/USB
Feature: Tank-based ink system and scanner
Quality: Very good
Price: Approximately $250–$350
Best for: Home offices

77. Epson EcoTank ET-4850

Type: Refillable all-in-one
Connection: Wi-Fi/Ethernet/USB
Feature: Automatic document feeder and refillable ink
Quality: Very good
Price: Approximately $300–$450
Best for: Home offices

78. Epson EcoTank ET-4950

Type: Advanced refillable all-in-one
Connection: Wi-Fi/Ethernet/USB
Feature: Printing, scanning, copying and fax functionality
Quality: Excellent
Price: Approximately $400–$500
Best for: Busy home offices

79. Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8500

Type: Photo-focused all-in-one
Connection: Wi-Fi/Ethernet/USB
Feature: Six-color photo ink and scanning
Quality: Excellent
Price: Approximately $600–$750
Best for: Serious home photographers

80. Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8550

Type: Wide-format photo all-in-one
Connection: Wi-Fi/Ethernet/USB
Feature: Large-format photo printing, scanning and copying
Quality: Excellent
Price: Approximately $700–$850
Best for: High-volume photo printing

81. Epson Expression Photo XP-8800

Type: Photo all-in-one
Connection: Wi-Fi/USB
Feature: Six-color photo printing with scanning and copying
Quality: Excellent
Price: Approximately $200–$300
Best for: Enthusiast photographers

82. Epson Expression Photo XP-8700

Type: Photo multifunction printer
Connection: Wi-Fi/USB
Feature: Photo printing, scanning and copying
Quality: Excellent
Price: Approximately $180–$250
Best for: Home photographers

83. HP Envy Inspire 7955e

Type: Wireless photo all-in-one
Connection: Wi-Fi/USB
Feature: Photo printing, scanning and copying
Quality: Very good
Price: Approximately $150–$220
Best for: Families

84. HP Envy Photo 7855

Type: Photo-focused all-in-one
Connection: Wi-Fi/USB
Feature: Borderless photo printing and scanning
Quality: Very good
Price: Approximately $150–$250
Best for: Home photo printing

85. Brother MFC-J4335DW

Type: Wireless inkjet all-in-one
Connection: Wi-Fi/USB
Feature: Printing, scanning and copying
Quality: Very good
Price: Approximately $150–$220
Best for: Home offices

86. Brother MFC-J1205W

Type: Compact wireless all-in-one
Connection: Wi-Fi/USB
Feature: Color printing, scanning and copying
Quality: Good
Price: Approximately $100–$150
Best for: Budget home offices

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Photo Printing Accessories

87. Canon Photo Paper Pro Platinum

Type: Premium glossy photo paper
Connection: Compatible inkjet photo printers
Feature: High-quality glossy surface for photographs
Quality: Excellent
Price: Approximately $15–$35 per pack
Best for: High-quality home prints

88. Canon Photo Paper Plus Glossy II

Type: Glossy photo paper
Connection: Inkjet printers
Feature: Glossy surface for vibrant photographic prints
Quality: Very good
Price: Approximately $10–$30
Best for: Everyday photo printing

89. Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy

Type: Premium glossy paper
Connection: Inkjet photo printers
Feature: High-quality photographic finish
Quality: Excellent
Price: Approximately $15–$40
Best for: Portraits and family photographs

90. Epson Ultra Premium Presentation Matte

Type: Matte photo paper
Connection: Inkjet printers
Feature: Non-glossy surface for artistic photographs
Quality: Excellent
Price: Approximately $15–$40
Best for: Fine-art style prints

91. Epson Premium Luster Photo Paper

Type: Luster photo paper
Connection: Inkjet photo printers
Feature: Semi-gloss surface with reduced reflections
Quality: Excellent
Price: Approximately $15–$40
Best for: Professional-looking portraits

92. HP Advanced Photo Paper

Type: Glossy photo paper
Connection: Inkjet photo printers
Feature: Designed for photographic color output
Quality: Very good
Price: Approximately $10–$25
Best for: Home photographs

93. Canon SELPHY Color Ink/Paper Set

Type: Dye-sublimation printer media
Connection: Compatible SELPHY printers
Feature: Integrated ink and paper supply
Quality: Excellent
Price: Approximately $15–$40
Best for: Canon SELPHY owners

94. Fujifilm Instax Mini Film

Type: Instant photo film
Connection: Instax Mini cameras and printers
Feature: Instant physical photographs
Quality: Excellent
Price: Approximately $10–$25 per pack
Best for: Instant photography

95. Fujifilm Instax Square Film

Type: Instant photo film
Connection: Instax Square cameras and printers
Feature: Square-format instant photographs
Quality: Excellent
Price: Approximately $10–$25 per pack
Best for: Creative instant prints

96. Fujifilm Instax Wide Film

Type: Wide instant film
Connection: Instax Wide cameras and printers
Feature: Larger instant photographs
Quality: Excellent
Price: Approximately $15–$30 per pack
Best for: Groups and landscapes

97. Print File Archival Photo Sleeves

Type: Archival photo storage
Connection: Photo albums/binders
Feature: Protective transparent pockets
Quality: Excellent
Price: Approximately $10–$30
Best for: Long-term photo preservation

98. Hahnemühle Photo Rag

Type: Fine-art inkjet paper
Connection: Professional inkjet printers
Feature: Premium matte surface for fine-art photographs
Quality: Professional
Price: Approximately $25–$60 per pack
Best for: Gallery-style photography

99. Moab Entrada Rag Bright

Type: Fine-art inkjet paper
Connection: Pigment and compatible inkjet printers
Feature: Archival-style matte photographic surface
Quality: Professional
Price: Approximately $25–$60
Best for: Fine-art photographers

100. Ilford Galerie Smooth Pearl

Type: Premium photographic paper
Connection: Inkjet photo printers
Feature: Pearl/luster finish for professional-looking prints
Quality: Excellent
Price: Approximately $20–$50
Best for: Portraits, portfolios and exhibition prints

Quick Comparison

Category	Best For	Typical Price Range
Portable photo printers	Smartphone and travel printing	$50–$180
Home photo printers	Families and enthusiasts	$70–$850
Professional photo printers	Fine-art and commercial work	$700–$6,000+
Photo scanners	Digitizing photographs	$70–$1,200+
All-in-one photo printers	Printing, scanning and copying	$70–$850
Photo printing accessories	Paper, film and archival storage	$10–$60+

How to Choose a Photo Printer

The first question should be what size and quantity of photographs you intend to print.

For occasional 4x6-inch photographs, a compact dye-sublimation printer can be convenient. These printers are designed around small photographic prints and are easy to pair with smartphones.

For frequent home printing, an ink-tank printer can be attractive because it uses refillable reservoirs rather than relying exclusively on small cartridges. The economics become more important as print volume increases.

For professional photography, look at printers supporting wider media and sophisticated pigment-ink systems. Professional models are generally aimed at photographers who prioritize color accuracy, detail, paper compatibility and large prints.

Photo-printer selection should therefore consider print quality, supported paper sizes, media compatibility, ink costs and whether you also need scanning or everyday document printing.

Dye-Sublimation vs Inkjet Photo Printers

Dye-Sublimation

Dye-sublimation printers are particularly convenient for small photographs. They use specialized photo media and can produce finished prints without the conventional liquid-ink workflow.

They are particularly useful for:

• Events

• Weddings

• Photo booths

• Parties

• Travel

• Small photo albums

• Smartphone photography

Inkjet

Inkjet printers offer much greater flexibility.

They can handle:

• Standard photographs

• Large photographs

• Matte paper

• Glossy paper

• Fine-art paper

• Cards

• Documents

• Creative projects

Professional pigment inkjet printers are particularly suitable when the goal is high-quality photographic or fine-art output.

Choosing a Photo Scanner

If you are digitizing family photographs, scanning speed can be as important as resolution.

A flatbed scanner is versatile and useful for individual photographs, documents and some film formats.

An automatic photo scanner is more appropriate when you have hundreds or thousands of loose photographs. Models such as the Epson FastFoto series are specifically designed around batch photo scanning.

A dedicated film scanner is more appropriate when your collection consists primarily of negatives or slides.

Before buying, consider:

• Optical resolution

• Color depth

• Scanning speed

• Automatic feeding

• Film compatibility

• Photo-size compatibility

• Dust and scratch correction

• Software

• Wi-Fi connectivity

• USB connectivity

• Automatic cropping

• Batch scanning

• File-format options

Ink Cost Matters

The purchase price is only part of the cost of owning a photo printer.

A printer that costs less initially may become expensive if replacement cartridges are costly. Conversely, a refillable ink-tank printer can require a larger initial investment while potentially making more sense for frequent printing.

Consider:

Printer price + ink/media cost + maintenance + paper cost + expected print volume

This is particularly important for photographers printing hundreds of photographs. Current printer buying guides likewise emphasize that ongoing ink costs can matter substantially alongside the initial purchase price.

Best Choices by Buyer Intent

Best for smartphone photographers: Canon SELPHY QX20, Fujifilm Instax Link series and Kodak portable printers.

Best for families: Canon PIXMA and Epson EcoTank multifunction printers.

Best for frequent home printing: Canon MegaTank and Epson EcoTank Photo printers.

Best for professional photographers: Canon imagePROGRAF PRO and Epson SureColor P-series printers.

Best for fine-art printing: Professional pigment printers paired with premium fine-art paper.

Best for old family photographs: Epson FastFoto, Epson Perfection and Plustek scanners.

Best for film photographers: Plustek OpticFilm and compatible Epson film scanners.

Best for photo booths: DNP, HiTi and Mitsubishi dye-sublimation printers.

Best for mixed home-office use: A multifunction photo printer with scanning and copying capabilities.

Build a Complete Photo Printing Station

A photographer who wants to print photographs regularly can build a complete setup around:

Camera → computer/phone → photo-editing software → photo printer → quality photo paper → archival storage

For scanning:

Old photograph/negative → scanner → digital file → editing → backup → print/share

For professional work, add a color-managed monitor and appropriate ICC profiles for the printer and paper combination.

Shop Photo Printing & Scanning Products on Amazon

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