If you are ready to take the next step with your digital photography business then
you at some point will want to consider upgrading to an A3 photo printer. A3 refers to the size of paper - 11 x 16 . With using a larger size paper like A3, you can print several photos on one sheet thus streamlining your business. This type of printing works well when needed for printing school portraits where one sheet can hold several different sizes.
When you have made the decision that you want to upgrade your printing equipment to include an A3 photo printer then you first must decide what you need and what you will require. Will you be using this printer for strictly photo printing or will you need other business functions as well? Some A3 photo printers are all in one units where you can perform multi functions for the office.
You must decide on whether you want a laser jet or inkjet printer. Laser jet A3 photo printers are typically going to be larger in size because they require the use of a drum where the image has to be stored and A3 printers are generally larger in size anyway because of the printing size capabilities. Inkjet printers require just printer heads that weave back and forth until the image is done printing thus resulting in a lighter and less bulky machine where no storing of the image is required. Once it is printed, it is done. Print resolution is another consideration - laser jets usually require more memory to print therefore their resolution is lower than most inkjets which do not require the memory capacity.
The average price range for an A3 photo printer varies from $200 to around $600. Whichever type of A3 photo printer you choose, make sure you consider your business needs first and do your research to see which printer is going to best suit those needs.