There are a lot of options when it comes to choosing the perfect event and photo booth printer for your business. Whether you are upgrading, looking for new features to up-sell your clients, or even purchasing your first printer, we do our best to test the products and help you make an informed decision. You can also see our Printer Comparison Chart.
The JoySpace U826 Multimedia Printer is an excellent choice for photo booths due to its fast printing speed, compact design, and high-quality photo output. It efficiently handles high-volume printing, ensuring quick delivery of vibrant, professional-grade photos, which is crucial in fast-paced event environments. Its portability and ease of use make it ideal for on-site setups, while its ability to print a variety of formats offers flexibility for different event needs
Its High Quality Mode produces extraordinary clarity, superior clear-cut text and sharp facial outlines. Another thing we like about this model is its compact, easy to transport and only weighs 26lbs. Mitsubishi fans take note: This is the same printer body as Mitsubishi CPD-80DW, so now that he they are gone, this will fit perfectly in its place for your booth cabinet or cover.
DNP QW410 Compact Photo Printer
DNP really changed the game with this little beauty. This printer ranks among the most compact and lightest printers available in the global market today. Weighing in at only 13lbs! That is amazing given its awesome output quality. The QW410 is perfect for mobile photo booth operations! The new photo printer is our smallest and lightest printer to date. It also runs easily off a battery, like a Jackery Power Station. If you only need smaller print sizes and like creative options in formats, especially the one of a kind 4.5x8 photo booth strip, this one is truly unique. It can do 4×4, 4×6, 4.5×4.5 and 4.5 x 8.
If you buy the DNP Wireless Connect Module accessory it is the perfect printer for iPad printing direct from Airprint.
Think high-capacity and fast print speeds! Some booth and event companies love high-capacity printers. The Sinfonia S3 holds a whopping 900 prints on a single roll! The cool part is the printer only weighs 33 lbs. even with its larger form factor.
As a bonus, it also carries a 3 year warranty. If you want high capacity and high speed, this is the printer for you.
You have heard me say before that what I like about this model is the fact that Sinfonia did not sacrifice quality with the build. The outer shell of the printer is very durable considering its weight. This is the perfect fit for photo booth designs that require a small footprint.
Ideal for photo booths and event photographers, the DS-RX1HS combines inexpensive hardware costs, low media prices and high-end capabilities to provide the largest print capacity in its class and outstanding performance. This unique personality makes this printer a popular choice with photo booth builders.
If you are into high capacity printers then this is a solid choice. It can output 700 4×6 prints on a single roll before it needs to be reloaded. Usually printers with this kind of capacity are bulky and heavy, however, the DS-RX1HS is only 30 pounds.
We love the fact that Hiti has put a LCD to the front panel of the printer to allow the user to check print counts on the fly. The printer is super easy to load (front loading) and is a reasonable size for its 500 count 4×6 print yield per roll. You can print via USB or use the WiFi dongle (sold separately) for wireless print options. We like the fact that the wireless functionality is easy to set up (emphasis on easy) and allows you to print wirelessly from your computer or phone camera using the HiTi printing app (available free for iPhone or Android).
The printer also has the option to connect a card reader allowing you to print from your camera’s storage card which can be a huge benefit for event companies that also shoot outside of the booth. If wireless is your thing, then this is the printer to have.
With its wide range of print size options, quick output, and innovative print technology, the DS620A is an extremely valuable revenue-generating asset for event photographers and photo booth owners. So if you are trying to save on space this may be the printer for you. DNP has improved its printer driver on this model, which will allow users to check remaining media, media format, printer status, printer life counter, color control data, firmware version and serial number.
The DS620A boasts a 14 percent increase in image throughput per hour for some of the fastest print speeds available—standard 4x6” images are produced in less than nine seconds, while 5x7”s are printed in about 15 seconds.
This model also has the most variety of alternative media types of any printer on the market. Metallic paper, several perforated papers and the ability to do large panoramic prints makes this printer exceptional.
DNP DS820 Professional Photo Printer
The DS820A Professional Dye-Sub Photo Printer is an excellent choice for event printing due to its speed, versatility, and high-quality output. It can produce vibrant, durable prints in a variety of sizes, including standard photo formats up to 8"x12", making it ideal for on-the-spot prints at events like weddings, parties, and corporate functions. Its dye-sublimation technology ensures smooth gradients, sharp details, and true-to-life colors, while its fast printing speed keeps up with high-demand situations, ensuring guests receive their photos quickly. Additionally, it’s compact and portable, making it convenient for event photographers.
FujiFilm Frontier-S DX100 Printer
If you are in need of a printer that produces a true high quality professional lab print, this is your printer. There is no dye sub printer that comes close to this printer in terms of versatility, print quality and format options. Dry lab technology rocks! It is classified as a portable printer and is all the rage in the high end event market. We love the printer!!!
From a market segment perspective, the versatility is unrivaled. The Frontier-S DX100 meets the diverse needs and challenges of the retail minilab, retail kiosk, high-volume portrait studio, Sports, Event and photo booth photography. The output is the same quality you would expect from a professional grade lab print. Skin tones are outstanding!
I’m here to answer all your questions about these printers and what else we can do for your business. Call me at 214-342-9290.
- Steve
