One of our favorite features of this printer is that it can make a square 6×6 inch print. Front-loading makes changing the media a very simple operation. Much like its big brother the CP70, the K60 is solid with a metal body. The K60 is compact so it’s great for smaller photo booth builds. It’s not the fastest printer out there but it is fast enough and it has some very cool features. Mitsubishi designed the CP-K60DW-S from the ground up to be used as a photo booth printer. Some of the economy printers also tend to not take as much abuse as the higher-priced performance models.Īs you read about the different printers in the different classes, think of which ones might be a better fit for your build and workflow or, what I like to call your photo booth “personality.” And there is now a new class I have dubbed Dual Media Printers. Economy printers tend to be slower and have a lower price point. Performance printers share some similar characteristics with each other like speed, build and a higher price point. The printers in the performance category as I have listed below are very different from the printers in the economy category. When educating booth owners and builders on photo printers and photo booth technology, it seems to be helpful when I describe printers in terms of “performance” and “economy.” Why? Let me explain. With that said, the question becomes “which dye-sub printer is right for my photo booth build?” Most experts agree that dye-sub technology is extremely reliable, very consistent and easy to manage. Other topics of daily discussion include support from the dealer and the manufacturer.ĭurability “on the move” is also important. Some are concerned about reliability and for others, the decision is more about the wallet. However, with the help of this article, you can find the right printer for your needs.Įach day we get many calls asking “what are the best photo booth printers?”įrom my previous blog posts about photo printer choice, you would find out that quality is very subjective. For some, choosing a photo booth printer can be a bit overwhelming. The question of what is the best printer for my photo booth is a popular topic that is always up for heated discussion in photo booth forums and chat boards.ĭepending on your booth design and many other factors, the opinions and responses can be quite different.
Please read the newer article, The Top 9 Printers for Your Photo Booth. The printer world is always changing and so must our blog.