Best Photo Printers 2025

Our guide to the best photo printers includes devices from well-known brands such as Epson and Canon. Whether you are looking for dedicated or partially dedicated photo printers, that not only print text documents but high-quality photo prints as well, our buyer’s guide will help you to decide.

Find out more about some of the terms used in this guide with our printing glossary.

Is it Worth Buying a Photo Printer?

Photo printers offer a more professional print quality than standard inkjet printers. They allow you to produce high-quality photos without having to get them developed. As a result, they’re more convenient but also don’t compromise on print quality. Whether you choose to print your photos on matte or glossy photo paper, these photo printers can match the quality of a photo print service. They are a convenient way to create hard copies of treasured photos, which are ideal for display. Using ink cartridges which offer exceptional colour quality and depth, a lot of these printers can scan and copy too. Many are able to print on a variety of different media, which would be great for photographers.

What to Think About When Buying a Photo Printer

The best photo printer for you depends on what it is that you’ll be printing. Are you looking to print smaller photos quickly, using a mobile or portable printer? Or maybe you’re looking to edit your photos on a desktop using dedicated photo-editing software before printing them?

In order to find the best photo printer for you, you’ll also need to consider which connectivity options are important to you and where you’ll be mainly printing photos from. Most photo printers offer Wi-Fi, wireless and ethernet connectivity options. Finding a good wireless photo printer makes the process of printing pictures so much easier. Some even accept memory cards. These are ideal printers for photographers looking to transfer photos from their camera to their printer.

Whether the printer will be used for professional or home use will also impact your choice of printer. Photographers often opt for dedicated photo printers with features that focus on high-quality photo printing. Also, what photo printing sizes do you need? You may be looking for just the normal photo print size, or perhaps you want to print inexpensive passport photos. Many photo printers can produce prints up to A3 size, but photographers and artists may need to choose a large-format printer (A3+).

Cartridge People’s Best Photo Printers

Find out more about the selection of Epson and Canon printers we think are the best for printing pictures.

Epson Expression Photo XP-970

The Epson Expression Photo XP-970 is an A3 colour multifunction inkjet printer that can print up to A3 size photos. This Epson photo printer uses 6-colour Claria Photo HD Inks, which produce long-lasting, glossy photos. Offering more convenient photo printing, the Epson XP-970 A3 printer has Wi-Fi connectivity and can even print from a smartphone. Printing is made easier with the inclusion of a 10.9cm touchscreen. Ideal for photographers as well as home printers, the Epson Expression Photo XP-970 can print onto CDs and DVDs. It also features a rear speciality media feed designed for thicker media up to A3 size.

Canon Pixma iP8750

The Canon Pixma iP8750 is an A3+ colour inkjet printer that’s great for home photography printing. Utilising a 6 single ink system, the Pixma iP8750 features a print resolution of up to 9600 x 2400 dpi for stunning high resolution printing at home. The wireless photo printer from Canon works with Apple AirPrint, the Canon PRINT app and more. While a USB cable is not included with the printer, they are available to buy from us today. Finally, with a colour print speed of around 10.4ipm and a mono print speed of around 14.5ipm, with the Canon iP8750, printing photos for your holiday album will be a breeze!

Canon Pixma TS5150

The Canon Pixma TS5150 is an A4 colour multifunction inkjet printer that’s compact and stylish. Featuring a manual-tilt panel and 6.2cm colour screen, the Canon TS5150 A4 photo printer focuses on simplifying the photo printing process. The A4 photo printer from Canon is also Wi-Fi enabled and Bluetooth compatible. This Canon printer also supports the Canon PRINT smartphone app and can print photos from social media sites. Whilst the Pixma TS5150’s print speeds aren’t as fast as other photo printers, it’s still great for affordable photo printing at home and can even scan and copy, as well as print.

Canon Pixma iX6850

An ultra-compact high-performance A3+ photo printer, the Canon Pixma iX6850 can produce premium quality photos thanks to its 5 single ink system. This helps to produce dye colour inks for photo-lab quality images. Additionally, both XL and XXL inks are available for the iX6850, keeping you printing your photos for longer before running out! Designed more for photographers than home users just wanting to print the occasional photo, the Canon iX6850 can produce a 10 x 15cm borderless photo in just 36 seconds (approx.), making it an ideal choice for those who need to print photos often.

Epson Expression Photo XP-8700

An A4 colour multifunction inkjet printer, the Epson Expression Photo XP-8700 is great for everyday printing tasks. It’s also capable of printing high-quality glossy photographs using Claria Photo HD Inks. With a print resolution as high as 5760 x 1440 dpi, this Epson photo printer also features fast print speeds, meaning that it can produce impressive quality prints quickly. Ideal for A4 photo printing, the Epson XP-8700 also includes a 10.9cm touchscreen and dual paper trays for both A4 and photo paper. Great for printing important photos at home, this Epson printer also includes Wi-Fi and mobile print support.

Canon Pixma TS705a

Compact enough to not take up too much space in your home, the Canon Pixma TS705a uses a 5 ink system to produce high-quality photos, with an impressive resolution of up to 4800 x 1200 dpi. You’re able to connect wirelessly to the Canon TS705a via Wi-Fi, which is great for printing holiday photos from your phone. Capable of printing a borderless 10 x 15cm photo in around 21 seconds, the Canon Pixma TS705a prioritises convenience and space-saving. So, if this is what you’re looking for in a photo printer, it’s definitely a great choice.

Why Buy Photo Printers From Cartridge People?

Now you know more about the best photo printers, here are just some of the reasons to buy a photo printer from us.

Here at Cartridge People, we offer a wide range of printer consumables and printers. These include home printers, label printers and laser printers. We even stock a large selection of great quality photo paper for your photo printer. Finally, Cartridge People Compatible Own Brand ink cartridges are also available to buy from us today.

Also available on our blog are a wide variety of other buyer’s guides. Need to know what type of printer paper to buy, for example? Our guides offer helpful advice, so you know what to look for when buying printers and paper.