[CLUE-Tech] Inkjet vs Dye-sublimation photo printing?

[Dave Hahn]

I just purchased a Canon i560 this weekend based on the photo output and 
the capability to do 8.5 x 11 edge to edge printing.  Output on both 
standard paper and photo paper is impressive.



-d

Jeff Cann wrote:

>Greetings.
>
>I'm looking at photo printers.  Has anyone compared output between photo 
>printers that use inkjet vs dye-sublimation technology?  My understanding is 
>that the sublimation process produces better results.
>
>I'm looking at two different printers, the HP 245 and the Canon CP 300.  The 
>HP 245 sounds like it has better peripheral support, better printer 
>utilities, will accept my xD-Picture card directly.  But, it is an inkjet 
>printer (heated), so I understand dithering is a possible issue.
>
>OTH - The Canon uses dye-sublimation technique to apply color.  
>HowStuffWorks.com says that this technique produces better quality and prints 
>will last longer.  But, you cannot print directly from digital media (unless 
>you have a Canon camera or others which support the new 
>
>Finally, I have heard many rants about Canon products.  Some folks on Amazon 
>have said they love the CP300 quality.  I'm wondering if the (purported) 
>improved sublimation printing is worth forgoing the additional HP features?
>
>I appreciate any suggestions.  Thanks
>Jeff
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