Sony expands 4x6 printer line with DPP-FP55 and DPP-FP35

by Marc Perton, posted May 8th 2006 at 10:05AM

We're still a little baffled by the continued rollout of new 4x6-in photo printers from the likes of Epson, HP and Sony. Sure, they're handy, but how about a little more flexibility? Where's the printer that can do both 4x6 and 5x7 shots (we know, it's the letter-size photo-capable printer we already own)? That said, we shouldn't be surprised that Sony has expanded its line of dye-sub 4x6 printers with two new models, the DPP-FP55 and DPP-FP3.5 Both use print packs that include both paper and toner, which Sony says keeps printing costs at about 29 cents per print, and both are PictBridge compatible for direct printing with most recent digicams. The DPP-FP55, which includes a 2-inch LCD for image previews, is expected to roll out next month for $150, while the DPP-FP35, which skips the screen, will go for $100.

Filed under: Digital Cameras, Peripherals

Tags: 4x6, digicam, dye-sub, pictbridge, printer, sony

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Tomas @ May 8th 2006 10:38AM

Is that Mary Kate or Ashley?

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Zachary McConnell @ May 8th 2006 10:46AM

Actually, HP makes the Photosmart 475, a compact photo printer that prints 5x7s in addition to 4x6 prints.

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carter @ May 8th 2006 10:49AM

Where the hell's the printer that can do 4:3 ratio prints?

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Dignan17 @ May 8th 2006 12:36PM

That's so weird, that printer is incredibly similar to the Canon Selphy CP710. The body of the device is slightly different, as the Canon has a few more hardware features, but the USB ports on the left are identical, and it looks like the tray mechanism is exactly the same as well...conspiracy?

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Darren Tilley @ May 9th 2006 12:32AM

HiTi 730PS is a great dye-sub printer that can do 4x6, 5x7, and 6x8 sizes. I've had mine for almost 2 years and it's fantastic.

http://www.hi-ti.com/english/

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