The DS-RX1 – DNP Printer – A Cost Effective and Efficient Solution
Dye sub printers are massively used by photography experts and professionals nowadays, due to the high quality of the printed pictures and the high speed and overall performance.
The DS-RX1 – DNP Printer is one of the most known and reliable dye sublimation printers in the market today. DNP managed to expand the offering to the market regarding the very successful DS series, with a new low investment printer, the DS RX1. It is one of the most cost effective printers of the series today that makes no compromises and sacrifices when it comes to quality. The DS RX1 can deliver prints in several sizes, such as 10 x 15, 13 x 18, 15 x 20, on both glossy and matte surfaces. The resolution of the printed images ranges from 300 x 300 dpi to 600 x 600 dpi.
DS RX1 is also topping the list of the energy saving printers of its category. The printer also offers a very low cost solution when it comes to print media and photo consumables; however, as mentioned before, the main goal of the manufacturer is to ensure and maintain quality at all times. It comes as no surprise that DNP media and photo experts collaborated to design and build this printer.
The DS RX1 does not sacrifice quality or functionality, and comes with a new dedicated software program that allows the user to make use of several different printing services, using just one PC. The user has the chance to customize the printing system according to his requirements and needs; anyone can now print from different counter top terminals, including a self service photo kiosk and a professional booth. If you are a professional and have a photo store, you can simply make your store the absolute destination for the customers who will be flocking to print their images on their own.
The DS RX1 has a capacity of 700 prints of the 10 x 15 size, which means that you can actually run it in longer cycles before you will need to change the printing media. Moreover, RX1 is less wide and higher than other DS printers, which means that can easily fit in an existing kiosk or a retail space. It was originally designed to be a kiosk printer, and thus, it comes with front loading, making media loading very easy, even if the unit is mounted on the booth, inside the kiosk, or even under a typical store counter.
When it comes to the print media you can use, your options vary, depending on your needs. You can go for the 2UPC-R206 – Sony print media, which is color print media type compatible with the DS printers as well. 2UPC – R206 allows you to achieve maximum print quality, since it is a self laminating dye sub media. It comes with a super coat lamination able to protect the printed images for a long time, offering better quality compared to the typical photo paper. This media stands out due to the great quality of the color reproductions offered, but also due to the fact that it allows you to apply different kinds of finishes without changing the media each time.