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Top Printers for Photographers and Studios

TOP PRINTERS FOR PHOTOGRAPERS AND STUDIOS

As we continue into the last quarter of the year, it is a great time to take a look back over the year and think about any goals you still have to accomplish. For a photographer or an artist, adding a new piece of equipment may be exactly what you need to reach your goals and head into 2023 with a fresh setting. Any printer can produce a photograph, but today we are taking a look at our top picks for the best quality prints. Whether you want to grow your photography business, add prints to your studio, or simply print beautiful photos in your own home, there is a printer to make it happen.

In This Article

hp designjet t730

The T730 is a top large format printer from HP designed to boost productivity and provide quality large prints. This printer can provide D/A1 size prints 3 times faster than previous models, allowing a quick output of prints. Print straight from your phone or tablet with the HP application.¹

Pros

  • D/A1 size prints in 25 seconds
  • Roll printing with auto feed and sheet cutting
  • Prints up to 36 inches wide

Cons

  • Large printer
  • Only 4 ink colors

epson expression photo hd xp15000

Experience top quality photo printing with this photo printer by Epson. The XP-15000 is a wireless, smaller wide format printer offering prints up to 13″ x 19″. Experience an amazing color variety with 6 color photo HD inks including the new red and gray inks as well as high quality black and white prints. This compact printer offers 2-sided auto printing and can even print on cardstock.³

Pros

  • Smaller footprint
  • Easy affordable setup
  • Print up to 29 pages per minute

Cons

  • Inks can get expensive
  • Uses only 6 inks

imageprograf pro 300

Print your own high-quality images with the imagePROGRAF PRO-300 professional photo and fine art printer. Produce stunning color or black-and-white photos to bring your gallery to life. Designed to create professional images, optimize productivity and leave a smaller footprint, this desktop size printer can fit into most office spaces to meet the demands of any photographer.5

Pros

  • High quality prints
  • Vibrabt colors with 10 inks
  • Front and rear feeds

Cons

  • Slower print output
  • Smaller prints

epson surecolor sc p20000

The SureColor P20000 is a large format printer capable producing prints up to 64 inches. Create gallery quality photos, posters, signs and banners at amazing speeds without compromising quality. This printer is equipped with new Epson technologies like the PrecisionCore® MicroTFP® print head and the UltraChrome PRO inks which include four levels of gray for black-and-white fine art prints. For wide format, high-quality gallery photos or eye-catching posters, this is the top printer.7

Pros

  • Designed for studios
  • High-volume prints
  • Amazing color with 10 inks

Cons

  • Expensive startup
  • Large printer, not suitable for small offices

hp designjet z9+ postscript 44"

This DesignJet Z9+ Postscript printer is designed for professional photographers and graphic artists to deliver photo-quality prints up to 2.5 times faster without losing quality. Easily create and design posters, banners, and canvases with HP’s photo applications and software. Equipped with 2400 nozzle-per-inch high-definition printheads and a maximum resolution of 2400 x 1200 dpi, the 44inch Z9+ is the perfect printer for a studio setting.9

Pros

  • Stunning color with 9 inks
  • Fast printing at 185sq ft/hr
  • Quality prints on photo and specialty paper

Cons

  • Large printer, not suitable for small offices
  • Expensive startup

pixma ip8720

The PIXMA iP8720 is a great option for high-quality small format prints. With a 6 color ink system, gray ink, and 9600 x 2400 maximum color DPI, this desktop printer allows you to create a beautiful display of borderless prints. This printer is best suited for out an out of the home photography business, allowing you to print color and black-and-white photos up to 13 x 19inches.11 

Pros

  • Low cost for A3+ prints
  • High-quality small prints
  • Combination of dye and pigment inks

Cons

  • Slower print speeds
  • Only 6 inks

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  6. Canon imagePROGRAF Pro-300 Printer – Equally Obsessed x Graphic Artist Alyissa Johnson. (2022). YouTube. Retrieved October 17, 2022, from https://youtu.be/ulyzLXN74QU.

  7. © 2022 Epson America, Inc. (n.d.). Epson SureColor P20000 Standard Edition Printer. Epson US. Retrieved October 17, 2022, from https://epson.com/For-Work/Printers/Large-Format/Epson-SureColor-P20000-Standard-Edition-Printer/p/SCP20000SE

  8. How to’ Training Video for the Epson SureColor Sc-P20000. (2018). YouTube. Retrieved October 17, 2022, from https://youtu.be/se990hRrd3k.

  9. © Copyright 2020 HP Development Company, L.P. (n.d.). HP DesignJet z9+ large format postscript® Photo printer – 44″, with Spectrophotometer (W3Z72A). HP® DesignJet Z9+ 44-in PostScript Printer (W3Z72A#B1K). Retrieved October 24, 2022, from https://www.hp.com/us-en/shop/pdp/hp-designjet-z9-44-in-postscript-printer

  10. (2018). Hp Pixel Control Technology | Hp DesignJet Z6 And Z9⁺ Printer Series. YouTube. Retrieved October 24, 2022, from https://youtu.be/f6275gB57v4.

  11. Ⓒ 2022 Canon U.S.A., Inc. (n.d.). PIXMA IP8720. Canon PIXMA iP8720 | Canon U.S.A., Inc. Retrieved October 17, 2022, from https://www.usa.canon.com/shop/p/pixma-ip8720?color=Black&type=New

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Discover the HP PageWide XL Collection

Discover The HP PageWide XL Collection

Expand your applications to meet your needs and the needs of your customers. With the HP PageWide XL printer series, you get the all the best features that HP printers have to offer now with ability to print amazing posters. These printers are made to be extremely efficient and cost effective with technologies such as fast end-to-end printing, automatic roll switching, the ability to print short-term posters, single and double-sided foam boards, large poster sheets, and even wrapping paper!

Broaden Your Application Offering

Poster printing can be utilized in different ways. Whether you want technical prints, photos, or advertisements, the XL printers can do it all. You can even customize your wrapping paper this year!

Technical Drawings
Amazing line accuracy, steady grayscales, and bright bold colors 1
Temporary Posters
Print posters for instant, short-term use with quick drying prints on compatible substrates 1
Communication Boards
Print on large-format cardstock and compatible boards to present to customers or create retail posters 1
Wrapping Paper
Create your own gift wrap for a unique presentation 1

The PageWide XL Series

PageWide XL Pro 5200 MFP

Respond faster to customer needs with faster large-format printing and expand business with short-term posters as well as printing on dual side boards and sheets 4

PageWide XL Pro 8200 MFP

Grow you business with printing speeds up to 20 D/A1 pages/min, easily printing technical and graphic posters on multiple types of media, all while boosting profits low running costs 5

PageWide XL Pro 10000

Boost productivity with the quickest job turnaround time with printing speeds up to 700 m2, a cost effective easy-to-maintain system, and use of a variety of different media 6

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  2. © Copyright 2022 HP Development Company, L.P. (n.d.). HP pagewide XL pro printers – short run printer for posters, technical drawings, & more. HP PageWide XL Pro Printers – Short Run Printer for Posters, Technical Drawings, & More | HP® Official Site. Retrieved September 30, 2022, from https://www.hp.com/us-en/printers/large-format/pagewide-xl-repro.html

  3. (2022). Hp PageWide Xl Pro – Fast Printing for Short-Term Applications. YouTube. Retrieved September 30, 2022, from https://youtu.be/mnTVJ03nchc.

  4. © Copyright 2022 HP Development Company, L.P. (n.d.). HP pagewide XL pro 5200 large format printer. HP PageWide XL Pro 5200 Large Format Printer | HP® Official Site. Retrieved September 30, 2022, from https://www.hp.com/us-en/printers/large-format/pagewide-xl-pro-5200.html

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  6. © Copyright 2022 HP Development Company, L.P. (n.d.). HP pagewide XL PRO 10000 large format printer. HP PageWide XL Pro 10000 Large Format Printer | HP® Official Site. Retrieved September 30, 2022, from https://www.hp.com/us-en/printers/large-format/pagewide-xl-pro-10000.html

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Laser Printers That Take Care of Business

Laser Printers that Take Care of Business

Thinking a laser printer may be what you need to add to your business but you’re not sure how it will benefit you? Is it necessary or will an inkjet do the job just the same? Laser vs Inkjet printer: What’s the difference and which is best suited for you? Let’s explore the technology behind each before reviewing the top Laser printers on the market today.

Laser Printing

The main difference between a laser and an inkjet printer is the medium they use to perform print jobs. Laser printers don't use ink, instead they use toner cartridges. Laser toner is a powdered form of ink that reacts with the parts inside of the printer to lay images and text onto paper. By taking advantage of static electricity (opposites attract), the positive charge of the toner is hit by a laser beam and pulled down onto the negatively charged paper. The electric charge of the paper is then removed and it can pass through the hot rollers which then use heat and pressure to basically melt the toner into the paper. 1

Best Uses for a Laser Printer

  • Printing high volumes of black and white documents
  • Faster printing as well as a large amount of printing without wear and tear on the machine
  • Heavy duty with a high printing capacity best suited for small to medium office use 1

Inkjet Printing

An inkjet printers uses ink cartridges to transfer images and text to paper. Small nozzles or jets inside of the printer spray ink droplets onto the paper as it passes by. To release the ink, the nozzles are heated by electricity causing the ink to form a bubble and expand until it squirts onto the paper. 1

Best Uses for an Inkjet Printer

  • Used for printing high-quality color images
  • Can print on a variety of paper types
  • Best for less frequent printing 1
  • More suitable for larger spaces

Overall, laser printers are built to last, great for high capacity printing of black and whites and are typically more cost-effective. They are most compatible in homes or small office spaces. Now that you know the general differences between Laser vs Inkjet printers, let’s take a look at a few laser printers that are sure to take care of business.

Brother MFC-L2750DW

The Brother MFC-L2750DW is a compact all-in-one printer, perfect for a home or small office. This black and white printer can print up to 36 pages per minute, saving time while printing 2 sided documents with a single pass.

  • Wireless copy, scan, and fax
  • Print wirelessly from other devices
  • High-yield toners help lower printing costs

HP LaserJet Pro MFP M479dw

The HP LaserJet Pro is a top laser color printer offering print, copy, fax, scan, and email capabilities. The M479 can print black and color at up to 28 pages per minute.

  • Print, copy, scan, fax, email
  • Built in security to detect and stop attacks
  • JetIntelligence toner for high-yield, vibrant color prints

Color imageCLASS MF743Cdw

This imageCLASS printer is an all-in-one duplex laser printer. Designed for smaller businesses, the imageCLASS printer produces high-quality, color images and is low maintenance.

  • Print, copy, scan, fax
  • Prints up to 28 pages per minute
  • Vivid and bright color prints for business prints and photos

Xerox C400

The C400 is a multi-functional printer offering automatic duplex printing and well as printing in black and white and color. Print double-sided documents quickly and with exceptional quallity.

  • Print speed of up to 36 pages per minute
  • 600 x 600 dpi resolution provides excellent print quality
  • Saves money by offering two-sided prints

HP M255DW

This HP printer has the ability to print in black as well as color and is equipped with auto duplex printing, two-sided prints, and high-quality color.

  • Print, scan, copy, email, connect to cloud
  • Easy printing and scanning with HP Smart, HP's mobile print app
  • Prints black and color documents up to 22 pages per minute

Brother HLL2350DW

This Brother printer is a compact monochrome printer with duplex printing and fits perfectly in a small office.

  • Prints up to 32 pages per minute
  • Easily print on different media types and sizes
  • High-yield toner cartridges help make this printer cost-effective

  1. Cabading, Z. (2018, November 15). Laser Printer vs Inkjet: What Kind of Printer Do I Need? [web log]. Retrieved August 24, 2022, from https://www.hp.com/us-en/shop/tech-takes/laser-printer-vs-inkjet.

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HP Sustainability- Taking Action Today and Every Day

HP Sustainability-Taking Action Today and Every Day

HP aims to be the world’s leading sustainable and just tech company by taking urgent and continual action to combat climate change, protect human rights, and accelerate digital equity.¹ 

 Sustainable Impacts HP is Making Every Day

 

1. 2,740 trees planted with 1t.org

2. 22,968 learners enabled in educational programs

3. 352 tonnes of supplies and hardware recycled

4. $1,526,029 in spend with diverse suppliers¹ 

Taking Action Today

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For 3 years in a row, HP has been the only tech company to receive a triple ‘A’ rating across the Carbon Disclosure Project’s (CDP) Climate, Water, and Forests list and Supplier Engagement Leaderboard. ¹ The CDP is a national nonprofit organization that scores companies based on their environmental impact.

 

The Goal

The  Action

  1. Net-zero- HP’s goal is to reach net-zero Greenhouse Gas Emissions (GHG) by 2040
  2. Smaller Footprint- Achieving a smaller footprint by reducing Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions by 60% by 2025 as compared with 2015
  3. Circularity- HP aims to achieve 75% circularity with it’s products and packaging by 2030. Circularity involves the process of creating products that can be reused again and again instead of being a single use product.
  4. No More Waste- Reaching zero waste across HP’s operations by 2025² 

— As of 2019, HP has averted at 2.93 tonnes of CO2 across it’s entire value chain

—Since 2019, global operations have reached 59% less than the 2015 baseline

— Currently at 39% circular by weight

— As of 2021, HP’s global landfill waste was at a diversion rate of 86%²

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HP believes that all people deserve opportunities and they are working to “amplify diverse voices, empower workers and respect human right” across their supply chain and partnerships.³

 

The Goal

The  Action

  1. Empower Workers- As compared to 2015, one of HP’s goals is to double factory involvement in the supply chain sustainability programs by 2025
  2. Executive Diversity- Doubling “the number of Black and African American HP executives by 2025”
  3. Gender Equality- By 2030, HP aims to achieve 50/50 equality in HP leadership
  4. Women in Engineering- Employing women in at least 30% of HP technology and engineering roles by 2030³

— As of 2021, HP has increased participation by 114%, goal achieved

— Currently, black and African American executives at HP have increased by 33% compared with 2020

— In 2021, globally, women held 32.5% of director-level positions or       higher

— As of 2021, 22.7% of tech and engineering roles are occupied by women³

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Digital equity isn’t just about having access to the internet, it’s making sure everybody has access to the opportunities that the digital world has. It is making the tools and knowledge of digital technology available for everyone to use in order to have opportunities to be involved in the digital economy.4

The Goal

The  Action

  1. Advance Education- By 2025, HP’s goal is to enable better learning outcomes for 100 million people by 2025, focusing on technology, sustainability, and empowerment
  2. Accelerate Equity- Increase digital equity for 150 million people by 2025
  3. Enhance Skill Sets- Between 2016 and 2030, HP has planned to enroll 1.5 million users in HP LIFE, a multi-language, skill-building program
  4. Invest as a Community- The HP foundation and employee giving drives intend to invest at least $100 million towards community education4

— Since 2015, more than 74 million students and adult learners have benefitted from educational initiatives sponsored by HP                               

— In 2021, HP had impacted 4.3 million people with various education programs and digital equity initiatives

— 533,000 users have been enrolled in HP LIFE courses since 2016         

— The HP foundation and employee giving program have invested $73.4 million since 20164 

How You Can Get More Involved

HP provides options for you to help Recycle and Reuse their products

  1. Drop it off- Return Original HP Ink and Toner Cartridges or Samsung Toner Cartridges to the nearest Cartridge 4 Plant Ark (C4PA) participating center
  2. Collection service- Return Original HP or Ink and Toner Cartridges or Samsung Toner Cartridges using collection bags, or order your own starter kit and collection bags
  3. Reuse- Trade-in or return your used equipment for new qualifying equipment or for cash6

Recycle and Reuse

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  2.  © Copyright 2022 HP Development Company, L.P. (n.d.). Climate action and planet. HP Laptop Computers, Desktops, Printers, Ink & Toner. Retrieved June 15, 2022, from https://www.hp.com/us-en/hp-information/sustainable-impact/planet.html

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5 Reasons to Buy a MUTOH Large Format Printer

5 REASONS TO BUY A MUTOH LARGE FORMAT PRINTER

A leader in the industry for over 60 years, Mutoh America, Inc. is committed to delivering the highest quality products and services to their customers and partners. Mutoh accomplishes this by constant improvements and meeting the challenges head on. Their contribution to society is to provide creative and cost effective innovations to the digital printing art form and its industry, and business opportunities for individuals an organizations.

Reasons to Get a MUTOH Printer

1. Won 5 Pinnacle Product Awards

  1. XpertJet 1641SR 64in Eco-Solvent Printer – Roll-to-Roll Solvent/Latex (under 80 in.)
  2. ValueJet 2638X 104 in Eco-Solvent Printer – Roll-to-Roll Solvent/Latex (over fe80 in.)
  3. XpertJet 661UF 23×19 UV/LED Flatbed Printer – Tabletop Flatbed (Industrial/Small Item Decoration)
  4. ValueJet 1638UH Mark II 64” Hybrid UV/LED Printer – UV/Latex Hybrid (under $100K)
  5. XpertJet 1682WR 64” Dye-Sublimation Printer – Roll-to-Roll Dye Sublimation on Textile (under $50K)

2. Leverages Drop Master Technology

Assures the highest dot placement accuracy, eliminates the need for individual head adjustments, and automatically recalculates and adjusts the drop throw distance between the print heads and the media surface according to data entered by the operator, saving you time and increasing quality.

3. Powered by VerteLith for Optimized Printing Output

MUTOH’s new genuine RIP software is easy to use and designed to optimize the output of MUTOH printers.

Key features of VerteLith, bundled with FlexiDESIGNER MUTOH Edition 21, include:
— Pantone Coated/Uncoated Spot Color libraries which auto-generate named Pantone colors

Vibrant image quality and smoothness achieved with:
– MUTOH Clear Tone half tone technology
– MUTOH CMYK wide color gamut ICC profile

Improve productivity and workflow processes using:
– Automated layout processing and printing, jig layout function, and simplified/enhanced jog production
– Intuitive user-friendly controls, including:
“What-you-see-is-what-you-get” RIP preview, soft proof, printing layers with auto-generation, and color management function.

4. Maximizes Print Quality with Intelligent Interweave

Banding is an age-old problem. Now, Mutoh’s Intelligent Interweave technology allows you to maximize your print quality while still maintaining faster production speeds.

5. Automated MUTOH Status Monitor (MSM)

Let Your Printer Do the Work for You! MSM is light-weight software exclusive to Mutoh. Use MSM to monitor your ink system, heaters, and even check for the latest firmware. MSM makes your workflow easy by sending you email notifications to alert you with several pre-programmed messages including printer status, ink status, media status, and more.

 

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Mutoh printers offer a wide variety of sizes and functions to meet all of your printing needs. This includes tabletop and large format printers, Eco-Ultra, UV-MP, Dye-Sub, Textile, and Cutting Printers.

Popular Applications:

 

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