DNP DS620A VS Primera IP60 VS Sinfonia CS2 Printer Comparison Review | Event Printers
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- čas přidán 18. 03. 2020
- A 3 event printer comparison between: DNP DS620A VS Primera IP60 VS Sinfonia CS2 Printers.
Motivated by a wish that there were more comparison videos for event/dye sub printers when I first started out, I decided to put together a quick and easy-to-understand one for anyone looking to get into onsite printing to add as to their studio's services.
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Primera IP60: Update: Now Discontinued
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Consider the DNP QW410 - see my channel for the quick review video!
The leader for each specification/category:
PRINT SPEED 4X6" (Set to High Speed vs. Quality)
1) IP60 - 7 Seconds
2) DS620A - 8.3 Seconds
3) CS2 - 11 Seconds
PRINTS PER ROLL
1) IP60 - Approx 500 Prints
2) DS620A - 400 Prints
3) CS2 - 300 Prints
WEIGHT
1) IP 60 - 8 lbs
2) CS2 - 22 lbs
3) DS620A - 26 lbs
PRINT SIZES
1) DS620A
2) IP60 (no 5x7" though)
3) CS2
SPECIAL MEDIA OPTIONS
1) DS620A & IP60
2) CS2
RESOLUTION
1) IP60 - 1200X4800 DPI
2) DS620A & CS2 - 300 DPI
COST OF PRINTER
1) CS2
2) IP60
3) DS620A
COST PER PRINT (4X6")
1) DS620A & IP60 - $0.12 USD
2) CS2 - $0.14 USD
SIZE (Inches)
1) CS2 - 10.7x13.8x6.6"
2) DS620A - 10.8x14.4x6.7"
3) IP60 - 12.7x15x8.3"
As you can see, each printer has its own advantages so there's never a clear cut winner in this business. Here's what I love about each printer (in no particular order):
1) DS620A - Versatile, excellent print quality for both colour and black & white prints. Reliable workhorse, easy to change media including the ink roll tray, which makes that part easy with less chance of getting dust or fingerprints on internal parts. While heaviest of the three in this review, it is still manageable when using the right equipment bag/case. Solid construction / metal case / sensible indicator lights. With a 400 print capacity per roll, you also don't have to make as many media changes.
2) CS2 - The feel and design appears to be from somebody in the photobooth business or they collected excellent feedback from photobooth owners. Smart use of indicator lights, status monitor software included (see how many prints you have left on screen), respectable 300 prints per roll with coloured spool so you know which side goes where easily. Paper ready light for when you do media changes is handy as it's hard to hear sound indicators during loud events. Based on feedback from other photobooth business owners, this is the most popular printer for physical photobooth rental companies. Great price point with lots of media cases available in the market.
3) IP60 - Thermal Inkjet technology, allows you to change up the paper or the ink cartridge separately. Plastic casing which means overall lighter weight at an impressive 8 lbs! Multiple print size options without changing the media even up to 6x24" for panoramic shots. So many media types available including gloss, matte, luster, magnetic, postcard, and more. Great price point and neck and neck with the CS2 with a low cost per print.
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This will help in my decision, thank you. I really had y mind on the CS2, but the DNP seems like the better choice. Too bad is discontinued though...
It's 2023. Price for the DNP DS620 has doubled, is at 1400 now.
Yeah everything’s more expensive now. Still a great printer!
Looking to buy one of those printers I mostly print 6x8 photo and then put resin on them to make my items, which type do you suggest
Can I use different brands and thickness of the ds620?
Hey do you know if the rewind function works on DS620 for 6x2 strip cuts? Thanks
thank you!
Where can I find these printers and where can I find the paper as well
Great video! I recently bought a sinfonia cs2. Does it come with the blue and grey spacers for the paper. Or does it come with the media ?
Andy thank you! Yes mine came with the blue and grey spacers. It only comes with media if the seller is offering a bonus with purchase which does happen quite frequently that I’ve seen.
Great video...thanks a lot...I'm looking to purchase a printer and it is even better that you are Canadian as me...THANKS
In future it is more helpful to the viewer to see printed or on-screen specs for each machine as you are talking about them. The inkjet machine appears to have a dual cartridge design suggesting one is for black and the other for a tri-color cartridge. That is an ancient design causing you to discard the whole cartridge when one of the colors runs out before the other two. Primera is known for doing this with their other types of printers like their direct to media printing (CDs, USB Flash Drives, etc). You can get superior print quality from a laser printer for less money. The can print to photo papers that are sheet fed so no curl from roll media. No heads to clean and waste ink on like all Inkjet printers, no smearing of dye based inks like with inkjets, no wasteful ribbons like the two other machines you have.
I appreciate the comments and feedback. Definitely one of my earlier videos during the covid lockdowns. The primera thermal inkjet was an interesting experiment. It was their answer to dye sub printers and was discontinued for a while but they recently brought it back (late 2022) interestingly enough. I have not tried any laser printers that could print decent photo quality for events. Was there a model that you tried and like? I’d be interested to check it out!
Hi, do you know what software you need to operate the sinfonia printer on windows 10? I downloaded the driver, but it doesn't seem to work. Thank you.
Sorry I missed this comment! I haven't had issues with the driver downloaded from the Sinfonia website. Hopefully you got it working!
Hi! I’ve been trying to get the DNP printer for a long time now but its been out of stock forever. Which printer would you recommend for someone who’s printing for photobooth? I am looking specifically into one that can print and cut 2x6 as well. Any recommendations please? Thanks!
I still think the Sinfonia CS2 is a great alternative to the DNP 620. Decent speed, cost per print, quality, no watermark on the back of paper and also comes with a status monitor software so that it's easy to see how many prints are left.
Great video, thanks is the d620 sill your favorite ?
100%
I’ve been trying to find the DNP 620a for awhile. It’s seems it’s on back order on every website. Do you think it will ever be back in stock or did it get discontinued?
it's back in stock at B&H photo
is it posible to print 1 single 2x6 photo with the 3 printers? i noticed some printers do 2 copies of that size
Yes with the CS2
Does the CS2 print and cut photo booth stripes ?
Yes, 2x6" Strips
For a photographer just starting my own business in jamaica which would you recommend to be my first printer
Depends on who you’re printing for and if it’s an in studio or at event printer.
I have a dnp620 the print out isn’t the best quality running a Photo Booth with a canon t6i is there a way to get a better resolution
I’m surprised to hear that as I really like the output from mine. How’s the quality of the digital file? You may have to check the colour profile settings on your computer and also the printer settings as there are two options - 1 for high speed and 1 for high quality prints. And then also check the colour profile setting in your printer preferences. Let me know if I can help further.
Just saw this video...very good comparison. I use the DS620A....but, now where to get the PAPER FROM? ugh.
Yeah DNP supplies have been slow to arrive but last I heard they do come in every couple of weeks. For now I'd suggest purchasing on backorder from places like Foto Club or B&H Photo Video
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do you know which dongle should I buy for the CS2 printer?
I've heard good things about Aircastpro II Wireless Print Server - Express Edition but haven't had a chance to try it yet.
Is it possible to print photo strips in sinfonia cs 2? Or directly cut like dnp
Yes I have cs2
@@krissh577 Helo, do you use it for photobooth print? If yes, how do you like it please?
Which one would you suggest for photobooth for weddings ?
Probably the CS2. The quality on the DS620 is better in my opinion, but Sinfonia CS2 media kits (ink/paper) has been more available regularly the past couple of years.
How loud are they?
The IP60 is quietest being inkjet and sounds like most inkjets in the past. The CS2 and DS620A are about the same noise level as each other. Let's put it this way, it's not exactly loud, but say there are speeches going on during the wedding reception and you're in the back of the banquet room printing... people will notice.
Can you print black and white with these printers?
Sure can. Keep in mind a lot of dye sub printers can give off a bit of a tinge. The CS2 for example gives more of a green tinge on black & white prints. I prefer DNP for BW prints as far as event printers go.
Cost per Print doesn't include the paper right?
Yes it does. Having said that I believe media costs have gone up since this video…