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12.04.08

Why Buy: How to Buy an Inkjet Photo Printer

Forget dpi. It's all about drop size.

By Suzanne Kantra Kirschner Posted 08.05.2002 at 7:11 pm 0 Comments

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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