Dye Sublimation Photo Booth Printer: Why this is a Perfect Choice
- Chalkak Studio
- Feb 9
- 2 min read
Dye Sublimation Photo Booth Printer or Inkjet Photo Booth Printer?
Dye Sublimation vs. Inkjet Printers Photo booths primarily use two types of printers. Dye sublimation printers, favored by professional photographers, use heat to transfer ink onto media, producing vibrant, durable prints. Inkjet printers, on the other hand, spray ink directly onto paper and are versatile but less durable and lower quality than dye sublimation.
"Inkjet printing is science, dye sub printing is a thermal miracle."
- Chalkak Team, 2025
What we have Considered When Selecting a Printer
Print Quality and Speed: We aimed for at least 300 dpi for sharp images. We also considered fast printing speeds to accommodate large crowds.
Connectivity: We opted for the wired printer, for its high reliability.
Budget and Longevity: We carefully considered a balance between affordability with the need for a durable printer.
Global Availability of Consumables: We ensured that the model is renowned enough such that consumables are easily sourced from all around the world.
Top Printer Considerations
Additional Picks: Consider the DNP DS-RX1HS for a balance of quality and cost, the Canon SELPHY CP1300 for portable dye-sublimation printing, and the Mitsubishi CP-D80DW for top-quality prints at high-volume events.
Our Choice?
Out of many options... Canon SELPHY CP1300, Mitsubishi CP-D80DW etc. etc, our choice is DNP RX1HS printer.
What is DNP RX1HS Printer?
The DNP RX1HS is a fast and compact photo printer designed for professionals who need to print high-quality photos quickly, such as for photo booths or events.
The printer can handle 700 rounds prints before needing a media change, and average print speed is 12.4 seconds for 4x6-inch photo.
For photobooths, by the time people scan photobooth QR code to download digital images & videos, the print will be ready! Hot and fresh.
Did you know? ⁉️ RX1HS is 20% Faster Print Speed than RX1, that’s why it’s called HS (High Speed)
You can find some of the setup and manual information on the internet, and we will be providing setup guides & troubleshooting assistance too.
What Consumables to Use? You can look for: DNP 4x6" Print Media for DS-RX1HS Dye Sub Printer.