color lasers generally don't print photos (continuous color tones) well but are more for designed graphics, etc.
depending on how much color prints and the size you make, I'd say: get a Brother black and white laser for general printing and a Canon Selphy 4x6 color prints printer for the occasional color print. Or you could even print 4x6's at Walgreens for a few dimes if that works better and not even buy a color printer.
Canon selphy if you want 4x6. Hp Sprocket for smaller pics. I will warn that the Sprocket isn't recommended for longevity, it uses thermal paper that will fade over time. Highly recommend the Canon Selphy though.
I second this! I’ve had a canon selphy for maybe 6 months now and it’s absolutely fantastic. Just something to consider is that the refil paper pack that comes with ink is about $40 aud but in saying that it does come with 108 photo papers to print on
I got a Canon SELPHY last week and the print quality is great. I don’t recommend the Canon Ivy 2 (which I had bought before the SELPHY) because the pictures all have a bluish tint.
I have the canon Selphy and it works great. Obviously quite larger than the Kodak however you can change the size of the prints. I recommend printing on the normal photo paper and stick them in for best results in quality.
My friend bought the Kodak a few months before me and is now on her third unit after having warranty issues with them. That being said this third one seems to be working well for her albeit with slightly worse quality compared to the canon Selphy.
I think your best option at that price point is a Canon Selphy (lowest price I see is $179). I had one a gen or two earlier and I stopped using because no driver support and I couldn't use it when I switched to a MacBook. No idea if that is still an issue. If all you want to print is pictures, it will serve you well. I look at the specs and it looks like it prints 4x6, 2.1x2.1, and label stickers. It prints using dye sublimation, so you have to use their dye/paper supplies ($32 for 100 4x6 prints). Price looks to be $179.
I personally use an Epson PM-400. It's a small inkjet that prints on any paper that you can use in an inkjet. It will print on 3.5x5 thru 5x7. It's portable and I use it at crops for printing photos, journaling, and any digital ephemera I have. It is an inkjet and the ink cartridge ($35) is an all in one that will print approximately 100 photos. Epson value glossy photo paper is $6.99 for 100 sheets. Printer is around $300. They typically go on sale at the holidays. All over, more expensive, but more versatility and works better if you have Mac products.
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