Well, I have direct experience with five of the 4x6 printers; they a

1. HP's
2. Epsons Picturemate
3. Sony's
4. Kodak
6. Canon's CP-330

The first two are ink-jet technology while the last three are dye-sub. All
do a fairly good job, although I've found the Canon printers seem to print a
little green. Part of the answer to your question will probably depend on
your requirements. The smallest printer (and only one that runs on
batteries) is the Canon CP-330 (they also make the CP-200/220 which is the
same size, but doesn't have the battery option). The lowest operating cost
is the Epson (about $0.29 per print list and $0.26 if you shop around for
the supplies).

The cons for the printers a

1. The HP will smudge if the print gets wet. This is true with most HP
ink-jet printers. Their operating cost are also somewhat high since the
cartridge life isn't very good.

2. The Canon printer seems to print a little greenish. This has been true
on three different printer models I've tried and seems to be true base on
other reviews.

3. The Kodak is really designed for their cameras.

My favorite; the Canon for portability and the Epson overall.

James

"CNT" wrote in message
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My NG reader doesn't download all the posts. So, forgive me if this is
just
another repeated question. I used to have Nikon 880 and now have Canon
S45.
I am still pretty much in Auto mode. I enjoy uploading the images to
Walmart
website and have them print 4x6 (and some larger) pictures, and I go pick
'em up at the store.

I didn't want a photo printer because I am not expertise with digital
image
(let alone I am in process of video editing with simple steps (no
Hollywoods)). My wife insists. She wants to buy me "something" for
Christmas
and begs me to tell her which photo printer is good one.

Well, I do like those 4x6 photo printer, but not sure which or what to
look
for. To start off, I would pick HP 4x6 printer (since using HP DeskJet
printer for years and still strong). I like the smallness of Epson model,
but my mother-in-law has a Epson printer and no need for me to tell the
story!

Question, does Walmart print their photo just like as if I had one of
those
small photo printer? Same photo paper, same printing concept prints?

Question, since those small printer (meaning 4x6 only) are in $150+ range,
the bigger photo printer are also in the $150+ range, should I go for the
bigger one?

Question, if I better off with the bigger one, in spite of the nice small
size, should I only use those printer only when printing photos and keep
using the DeskJet as regular main printer. In other words, use photo
printer
with USB and leave the DeskJet in parallel port (since USB is hot-swap)?

Anything else you like to share with me? Any insights? Suggestions? Links?

Thank you.

Chuck