If you enjoy taking lots of photos and getting them developed, then you must get a picture printer. Taking your photos to a photo shop to have them developed is not only expensive but time consuming. Getting a picture printer will save you money while also saving you the time it takes to go to the photo shop.

A photo printer that prints quality photos will not be cheap but it will be well worth it in the long run because you will save money and have higher quality prints. A photo printer will save you the time from going to the photo shop and you can print out the photos at the convenience of your own home. Keep reading below to see my mini reviews of 5 of the best picture printer models currently available.

You have probably heard of Epson. They are one of the leaders in computers and printers. The Epson Stylus Pro 4000 is a little on the expensive side but it produces extremely high quality color prints. It also can print on paper wider than 11 inches and it will save you money on paper because it prints using rolls instead of sheets.

If the Stylus is too expensive for you then another good Epson picture printer that is on the cheaper side is the Epson PictureMate Deluxe. The PictureMate will give you high speed printing but it will only cost you about $400.

Canon has been a leader in the printer market for many years. The Canon Pixma IP8-500 is sold for the same price as the PictureMate and also produces high quality prints. A key feature of the Pixma is that it prints extremely fast which may not be a big requirement for some. The only thing wrong I could find with this printer is that it doesn't have a media slot.

If you are a businessman or someone who is always on the road then you might want to take a look at the Canon Slephy DS-700 which is a compact and portable photo printer. You don't even need a computer to use it. You can connect your digital camera directly to the printer so that you can print no matter where you are.

These Canon and Epson models may be too expensive for your budget. Luckily Sony, which everyone knows as a leader in electronics, has come out with an affordable picture printer. The Sony PictureStation DPPFP30 produces high quality prints for less than $199. It has limited features but it is extremely easy to operate and very user-friendly. This is great for regular household use.

We have gone over 5 of the top models around for picture printers. Now all you have to do is decide what your budget is and what features you are looking for in a photo printer.