Compact photo printers allow you to truly take advantage of the conveniences of digital photography. While traveling, you can print your images on the spot. They can tuck into larger laptop bags. Many times, you can plug your digital camera directly into the printer (although you might need a printer by the same manufacturer). Unlike their traditional desktop counterparts, these printer weigh very little and are quite small. Get a list of the top portable and compact photo printers.
1. Epson PictureMate Dash Compact Photo Printer
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The Epson PictureMate Dash PM 260 compact photo printer does one thing, and it does it truly well. This miniature, compact "personal photo lab" truly is just that, delivering amazing and impressive 4"x6" photo prints.
2. HP (Hewlett-Packard) Photosmart 375 Photo Inkjet Printer
This tiny, amazing powerhouse can not only print without the computer, it can print photos without the camera. The HP Photosmart 375 printer features slots for CompactFlash, Memory Stick, MultiMedia Card (MMC), SD Card, SmartMedia and xD-Picture Card memory cards. It ony prints 4"x6" photos, but it makes up for that with its tiny size, weighing in at 2.59 pounds. If you just want to print pictures on the go, this is a great choice. It also features a handy pop-up 2.5-inch LCD screen.
3. Epson PictureMate Personal Photo Lab Inkjet Printer
Get stunning 4x6 prints anywhere with this wonderful portable photo printer. The Epson PictureMate printer accepts almost every memory card out there. Epson even guarantees that prints will cost no more than the standard 29 cents most labs charge with a $29 printer cartridge and 100-sheet paper kit. A bonus: the prints have a 200-year archiva lifespan when kept in an album. There is an option of saving to external sources, such as CDs or jump drives. A bluetooth adaptor is optional.4. Kodak EasyShare Dock Plus Dye Sublimation Printer
If you have a Kodak camera, a digital camera with PictBridge, MultiMedia Card (MMC) or SD Cards, this compact, lightweight printer does the job well. It delivers excellent 4"x6" prints. It is wireless-enabled, and Kodak digital camera users can recharge their camera batteries by docking to the printer. The printer adds lamination that protects images from time and water. It weighs in at less than 2.5 pounds.5. Sony DPP-FP50 Digital Photo Inkjet Printer
This Sony portable printer works with PictBridge-enabled cameras, Sony models and accepts all the major memory cards. Images can be in jpeg, tiff or bitmap formats. The built-in LCD preview screen is a nice add-on.