| Ink types |
Good for... |
| Dot Matrix |
Relatively low-resolution prints which translates to a low-cost
printing solution for businesses. |
| Dye sublimation |
Producing one of the best photo prints you can get, but the
high costs involved may not be justified unless you are a professional photographer
or graphics designer. |
| Inkjet |
PC users who print documents as well as color graphics occasionally.
Those who want to convert their digital camera images to prints can also
consider the photo printer models offered by Canon, HP and Epson which come
with direct link to digital cameras and dedicated memory slots. |
| Laser |
Mainly text-based documents. A laser printer would probably
be a cheaper investment in the long run compared to inkjet printers. Busy
office environments will also benefit from the high handling capacity and
speeds of laser printers. |
| Solid ink |
A good office color printing alternative to laser printers.
Solid ink printers should appeal with their lower prices, easy ink replacements
and print compatibility with the various media. |
| Thermal autochrome |
Fujifilm users as the company currently utilizes this ink
type in its companion photo printers for digital cameras. |
| Thermal wax |
Printing of transparencies. |
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The Canon i865 photo and CD printer is the best in its field! Its companion the i965 as a dedicated photo printer has no equal! However the aforementioned printer can do a fantsatic job if orinting CDs and great quality graphic for CD liner notes etal.
It certainly lived up to the hype of a great CD printer which certainly beats the pants off the Signature Pro at circa $3,000!