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Top Pigment and Dye Printers for Preserving Memories True or false: Scrapbooking is a modern hobby just a few decades old.It’s both true and false. Although the modern scrapbook originated in the 1980s, its roots go back to the Middle Ages, when well-educated folks often kept handwritten journals. The evolution of printed images (thanks to advancements in printing and photography) and the progression of personal storytelling have culminated in the modern form of scrapbooking we know and love today. First, Some Basics Doodles and handwritten notes lend charm and personality to a scrapbook, but we sure do appreciate contemporary printing for simplifying our self-expression. With so many printers on the market, it may be hard to choose which is best. We’re here to guide you, but before we get into our recommendations, let’s cover some fundamentals of the digital scrapbooking world. Desktop Inkjet Printers If you’re a digital scrapbooker who prints entire or partial layouts for further embellishment by hand, you may prefer a desktop inkjet printer that prints 12” x 12” sheets. Some printers (but not all) can print scrapbook sheets “full bleed” with no borders. Pigment vs. Dye Inks Because pigment inks are designed to produce prints that last 50 to 70+ years, printers that use this type of ink tend to be more expensive professional models. Consider pigment ink if you want assurance of archival prints in many different environments. Most inkjet printers use dye-based inks. Offering the best color performance and paper compatibility, dye inks are not as fade-resistant as pigment. Current model dye ink systems from Canon (ChromaLife) and Epson (Claria) produce prints that are good to perhaps 40 years on display and around 100 years in dark storage. Paper Feed Path In general, HP printers feed from the front only. We like Epson and Canon because their rear-feed trays can more readily accept heavy card stock. Drum Roll: Our Top Picks These current-model printers are our favorites for assembling life’s special moments into scrapbooks. To see discontinued models that we also like, click here. CANON PRO-200Size: 13" WideInks: 8 Individual CartridgesInk Type: DyeUses 12x12 sheets: YesBorderless 12x12 Capable: YesCANON PRO-300Size: 13" WideInks: 10 Individual CartridgesInk Type: PigmentUses 12x12 sheets: YesBorderless 12x12 Capable: YesEPSON SURECOLOR P700Size: 13" WideInks: 9 Individual CartridgesInk Type: PigmentUses 12x12 sheets: YesBorderless 12x12 Capable: NoEPSON ET-8550Size: 13" WideInks: 6 Large Capacity Ink TanksInk Type: DyeUses 12x12 sheets: Yes12x12 Capable: Must create custom size Borderless 12x12 Capable: NoEPSON XP-15000Size: 13" WideInks: 6 Individual CartridgesInk Type: DyeUses 12x12 sheets: Yes12x12 Capable: Must create custom size Borderless 12x12 Capable: NoCANON IP8720Size: 13" WideInks: 6 Individual CartridgesInk Type: DyeUses 12x12 sheets: Yes12x12 Capable: Must create custom sizeBorderless 12x12 Capable: No Other Recommendations If you’d like our advice on other aspects of scrapbooking, we’re happy to oblige: Software for Digital ScrapbookingPapers Recommended for Digital ScrapbookingPapers Recommended for Traditional ScrapbookingScrapbookers Inkjet Sample Kit Go Forth and Scrapbook From calligraphy and hand drawings to formal portraits and casual snapshots, a scrapbook can capture your memories like no other medium. There’s something so satisfying about holding a scrapbook in your lap, flipping through each lovingly created page. We hope you’re inspired to embrace scrapbooking as a unique, tangible way to share your story with future generations. Last Updated November 28, 2023

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