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Why Buy: How to Buy an Inkjet Photo Printer

Forget dpi. It's all about drop size.

Who hasn't been romanced by an inkjet's impressive dpi (4,800 by 1,200) or speed (17 pages per minute!) specs? Unfortunately, this is a formula for disappointing prints. The most important (though not sole) consideration these days is actually drop size—not something printer makers play up on the packaging. Here's what to look for when purchasing your next photo printer, along with a measure of importance.

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