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DNP DS 40 Professional Photo Printer
- Price: $1,149.95
- Free Shipping (USA)
- In Stock
- B&H # DNDS40
- Mfr# DS40
Product Highlights
- Print Photos Up To 6 x 9"
- Outputs 4x6 Photo As Fast As 7.4 Seconds
- Compact Design
- Resolution: 600 dpi (High-Speed: 300)
- Choose From High Speed/High Quality Mode
- Convenient Front-Loading Media Design
The compact 600 dpi DS40 Digital Photo Printer from DNP combines high-speed printing with dye-sub technology to produce high-quality photos up to 6 x 9" in size. The printer can produce high-quality 4 x 6 photos in under 8 seconds. As your printing needs increase and one printer isn't enough, you can quadruple your print speed by connecting 4 DS40 models. Once the printers are linked you can stack them to conserve space thanks to their flat-top design.
The DS40 uses a unique internal print method to protect the paper from dust and other contaminants and is easy to maintain thanks to its front-panel media loading and maintenance.
- High Image Quality
- By installing newly developed heat control IC and a brand new printhead, the printer is able to put out high-quality images even during high-speed printing
- Compact Design
- The height is only half that of the previous models.
| Printing Method | |
|---|---|
| Printing Technology | Dye-Sub |
| Maximum Resolution | 600 dpi |
| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Print Speed |
4 x 6: High Speed - 8.9 sec; High-Quality - 11.7 sec; Matte - 17.3 sec 5 x 7: High Speed - 12.8 sec; High-Quality - 17.4 sec; Matte - 27.1 sec 6 x 8: High Speed - 13.9 sec, High-Quality - 19.3 sec, Matte - 29.6 sec 6 x 9: High Speed - 16.4 sec, High-Quality - 22.4 sec, Matte - 34.1 sec |
| Paper Handling | |
|---|---|
| Print Quantity |
3.5 x 5: 400 Sheets 4 x 6: 400 Sheets 5 x 7: 230 Sheets 6 x 9: 180 Sheets |
| Maximum Paper Width | 6.0" (15.24 cm) |
| Maximum Printable Area | 6.0 x 9.0" (15.2 x 22.9 cm) |
| Paper Sizes |
3 x 5 (8.9 x 12.7 cm) 4 x 6 (10.1 x 15.2 cm) 5 x 7 (12.7 x 17.8 cm) 6 x 8 (15.2 x 20.3 cm) 6 x 9 (15.2 x 22.9 cm) |
| Connectivity | |
|---|---|
| Computer Interface | USB 2.0 |
| OS Compatibility | Microsoft: Windows 7 (32/64-bit), Vista (32/64-bit), XP (32-bit), Windows 2000 (32-bit) Mac: OS X 10.4, 10.5, 10.6, 10.7 |
| Physical | |
|---|---|
| Power Supply | AC 100 - 240 V, 50/60 Hz |
| Power Consumption |
110 V: 3.96 A 220 V: 1.69 A |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | 12.68 x 14.41 x 6.69" (32.2 x 36.6 x 17.0 cm) |
| Weight | 30.86 lb (14.0 kg) |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 11 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
100%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Easy to use (10)
- Reliable (8)
- Easy to setup (7)
- Fast print time (7)
- High quality (7)
Cons
Best Uses
- Color photos (6)
- Everyday images (4)
- Photos and graphics (3)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Professional (7), Quality oriented (3)
- Primary use:
- Business (11)
REVIEWS
Reviewed by 11 customers
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Pros
- Accurate Colors
- Easy Setup
- Easy To Use
- Fast Print Time
- Great Contrast
- Great Overall Quality
- Reliable
- Sharp Tones & Colors
Cons
Best Uses
- Color Photos
- Everyday images
Comments about DNP DS 40 Professional Photo Printer:
Of all dry sublimation printers I've worked the best. I recommend: fast, light to carry, easy to set up, etc..
- Primary use:
- Business
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about DNP DS 40 Professional Photo Printer:
As an owner of two DS40 units, I travel shooting Ballroom dance comps and use both to print between 1200 and 4000 prints per event. At this volume and constant use, I can confidently say that these units are not confidence inspiring as I have never shot an event without multiple jams of the paper roll and occasionally the ribbon. However, one thing we have noticed is that if you run out of paper but not ribbon, you really need to change both anyway. A new roll of paper with a partially used ribbon seems to cause the bulk of jams for some reason. We started changing both at the same time and things were much smoother and less stressful.
Don't tip the printer on its side or upside down when transporting the printers if there are trimmings in the collection cup as they will get lodged in the cutter or paper path resulting in a printer offline for 20-45 minutes.
The latest firmware and drivers offered significantly improved color and exposure over the original software from when we purchased these.
No other printer is as cost effective on small prints. If it didn't jam, it would get 5 stars.
- Primary use:
- Business
Pros
- Accurate Colors
- Easy Setup
- Easy To Use
- Fast Print Time
- Great Overall Quality
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Color Photos
- Event Photos
- High-speed Prints
Comments about DNP DS 40 Professional Photo Printer:
I"ve moved up to these printers from a lower-priced dye sub set. These are outstanding printers both on-site and in the studio.
Two things jump out at me right away: First, they are very easy to load and if they ever jam (which they have not yet) the media path is accessible, unlike cartridge-style ribbons and paper.
Second, the color and gradients are on a par with good inkjets. My other brand printers are terrible with highlights and skintones without lots of adjustmetns. The DNP's nail it every time.
I have two DS 40s and two DS 80's and am looking to add more very soon.
- Primary use:
- Business
- Similar:
- Hiti P510S, DNP DS 80
Pros
- Accurate Colors
- Easy Setup
- Easy To Use
- Fast Print Time
- Great Contrast
- Great Overall Quality
- Reliable
- Sharp Tones & Colors
Cons
Best Uses
- Color Photos
- Everyday images
- On Location Printing
Comments about DNP DS 40 Professional Photo Printer:
I purchased this product for on location event printing capabilities such as weddings and green screen photos. The ease of use, print speed, and print quality are fantastic. The cost per image is the best on the market. The only reason for giving this printer 4 stars is that the company has not yet released a print driver for Mac 10.8. I am an all Mac photographer and waited for several months before upgrading to 10.8. Much to my surprise, DNP has not yet released a driver and the current driver for 10.7 will not install. I am using a friend's computer on loan to make prints. This is the only complaint but a big one if you have already upgraded your OS.
- Primary use:
- Business
Pros
- Accurate Colors
- Easy Setup
- Easy To Use
- Fast Print Time
- Great Contrast
- Great Overall Quality
- Reliable
- Sharp Tones & Colors
Cons
Best Uses
- Art Prints
- Black & White Photos
- Color Photos
- Everyday images
Comments about DNP DS 40 Professional Photo Printer:
Just finished up using this printer for the first time and was very impressed
- Primary use:
- Business
Pros
- Easy Setup
- Easy To Use
- Fast Print Time
- Great Overall Quality
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Color Photos
- Everyday images
Comments about DNP DS 40 Professional Photo Printer:
Using this printer for events-very easy to load and use right away. Printed great photos at the first event with no issues.
No bad things to say about this printer yet=doing what its supposed to do.
- Primary use:
- Business
Pros
- Accurate Colors
- Easy Setup
- Easy To Use
- Fast Print Time
- Great Overall Quality
- Sharp Tones & Colors
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about DNP DS 40 Professional Photo Printer:
I recently purchased two ds 40 printers to do on site santa pictures. Im new to this, and purchased the Ds 40's on the recomendation of the sales person at B&H. The printers are great. They are easy to load, print quality is wonderful, and the speed is as advertised. I think it is a great product
- Primary use:
- Business
Pros
- Accurate Colors
- Easy Setup
- Easy To Use
- Fast Print Time
- Great Contrast
- Great Overall Quality
- Reliable
- Sharp Tones & Colors
Cons
- Tricky loading
Best Uses
- Black & White Photos
- Color Photos
Comments about DNP DS 40 Professional Photo Printer:
I bought 2 of these printers for Hi volume printing on jobs. They work great, and fast, and have a good durability in a small but hefty package.
1) print fast
2) I have traveled from NY to LA, Chicago, Dallas and a many other city's with the printers they hold up to air travel and ups/fed ex shipping.
CONS
1) if traveling make sure you have a supply of paper or plan ahead there aren't many dealers that supply outside of NY B&H
2) the printer seems easy to load but does take practice could be me but have troubling loading it under rushed party situations, jams are somewhat easy to fix just stay calm
- Primary use:
- Business
Pros
- Compact Design
- Easy To Set Up
- Easy To Use
- Excellent Print Quality
- Fast Operation
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Photos and Graphics
Comments about DNP DS 40 Professional Photo Printer:
Recently had back to back spring fair events on the weekend and the DS40 just kept on going. Prints were sharp with abit of an adjustment and the matte finish was not bad. So far so good.
- Primary use:
- Business
Pros
- Compact Design
- Easy To Use
- Excellent Print Quality
- Fast Operation
Cons
- Hard Setup
Best Uses
- Casual Printing
- Photos and Graphics
Comments about DNP DS 40 Professional Photo Printer:
printing photos onsite of an event is wonderful, this one is small, ans easy to use! Just a bit complicated to set up with all our others programs thought, but great anyway!
- Primary use:
- Business
Pros
- Compact Design
- Easy To Set Up
- Easy To Use
- Excellent Print Quality
- Fast Operation
- Reliable
Cons
- Heavy
Best Uses
- Photo Booths
- Photos and Graphics
Comments about DNP DS 40 Professional Photo Printer:
It is great for printing out photo quick and clean! I will be getting another in the future!
- Primary use:
- Business
Displaying reviews 1-11
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 11 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
100%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Easy to use (10)
- Reliable (8)
- Easy to setup (7)
- Fast print time (7)
- High quality (7)
Cons
Best Uses
- Color photos (6)
- Everyday images (4)
- Photos and graphics (3)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Professional (7), Quality oriented (3)
- Primary use:
- Business (11)
REVIEWS
Reviewed by 11 customers
Sort by
Displaying reviews 1-11
Pros
- Accurate Colors
- Easy Setup
- Easy To Use
- Fast Print Time
- Great Contrast
- Great Overall Quality
- Reliable
- Sharp Tones & Colors
Cons
Best Uses
- Color Photos
- Everyday images
Comments about DNP DS 40 Professional Photo Printer:
Of all dry sublimation printers I've worked the best. I recommend: fast, light to carry, easy to set up, etc..
- Primary use:
- Business
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about DNP DS 40 Professional Photo Printer:
As an owner of two DS40 units, I travel shooting Ballroom dance comps and use both to print between 1200 and 4000 prints per event. At this volume and constant use, I can confidently say that these units are not confidence inspiring as I have never shot an event without multiple jams of the paper roll and occasionally the ribbon. However, one thing we have noticed is that if you run out of paper but not ribbon, you really need to change both anyway. A new roll of paper with a partially used ribbon seems to cause the bulk of jams for some reason. We started changing both at the same time and things were much smoother and less stressful.
Don't tip the printer on its side or upside down when transporting the printers if there are trimmings in the collection cup as they will get lodged in the cutter or paper path resulting in a printer offline for 20-45 minutes.
The latest firmware and drivers offered significantly improved color and exposure over the original software from when we purchased these.
No other printer is as cost effective on small prints. If it didn't jam, it would get 5 stars.
- Primary use:
- Business
Pros
- Accurate Colors
- Easy Setup
- Easy To Use
- Fast Print Time
- Great Overall Quality
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Color Photos
- Event Photos
- High-speed Prints
Comments about DNP DS 40 Professional Photo Printer:
I"ve moved up to these printers from a lower-priced dye sub set. These are outstanding printers both on-site and in the studio.
Two things jump out at me right away: First, they are very easy to load and if they ever jam (which they have not yet) the media path is accessible, unlike cartridge-style ribbons and paper.
Second, the color and gradients are on a par with good inkjets. My other brand printers are terrible with highlights and skintones without lots of adjustmetns. The DNP's nail it every time.
I have two DS 40s and two DS 80's and am looking to add more very soon.
- Primary use:
- Business
- Similar:
- Hiti P510S, DNP DS 80
Pros
- Accurate Colors
- Easy Setup
- Easy To Use
- Fast Print Time
- Great Contrast
- Great Overall Quality
- Reliable
- Sharp Tones & Colors
Cons
Best Uses
- Color Photos
- Everyday images
- On Location Printing
Comments about DNP DS 40 Professional Photo Printer:
I purchased this product for on location event printing capabilities such as weddings and green screen photos. The ease of use, print speed, and print quality are fantastic. The cost per image is the best on the market. The only reason for giving this printer 4 stars is that the company has not yet released a print driver for Mac 10.8. I am an all Mac photographer and waited for several months before upgrading to 10.8. Much to my surprise, DNP has not yet released a driver and the current driver for 10.7 will not install. I am using a friend's computer on loan to make prints. This is the only complaint but a big one if you have already upgraded your OS.
- Primary use:
- Business
Pros
- Accurate Colors
- Easy Setup
- Easy To Use
- Fast Print Time
- Great Contrast
- Great Overall Quality
- Reliable
- Sharp Tones & Colors
Cons
Best Uses
- Art Prints
- Black & White Photos
- Color Photos
- Everyday images
Comments about DNP DS 40 Professional Photo Printer:
Just finished up using this printer for the first time and was very impressed
- Primary use:
- Business
Pros
- Easy Setup
- Easy To Use
- Fast Print Time
- Great Overall Quality
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Color Photos
- Everyday images
Comments about DNP DS 40 Professional Photo Printer:
Using this printer for events-very easy to load and use right away. Printed great photos at the first event with no issues.
No bad things to say about this printer yet=doing what its supposed to do.
- Primary use:
- Business
Pros
- Accurate Colors
- Easy Setup
- Easy To Use
- Fast Print Time
- Great Overall Quality
- Sharp Tones & Colors
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about DNP DS 40 Professional Photo Printer:
I recently purchased two ds 40 printers to do on site santa pictures. Im new to this, and purchased the Ds 40's on the recomendation of the sales person at B&H. The printers are great. They are easy to load, print quality is wonderful, and the speed is as advertised. I think it is a great product
- Primary use:
- Business
Pros
- Accurate Colors
- Easy Setup
- Easy To Use
- Fast Print Time
- Great Contrast
- Great Overall Quality
- Reliable
- Sharp Tones & Colors
Cons
- Tricky loading
Best Uses
- Black & White Photos
- Color Photos
Comments about DNP DS 40 Professional Photo Printer:
I bought 2 of these printers for Hi volume printing on jobs. They work great, and fast, and have a good durability in a small but hefty package.
1) print fast
2) I have traveled from NY to LA, Chicago, Dallas and a many other city's with the printers they hold up to air travel and ups/fed ex shipping.
CONS
1) if traveling make sure you have a supply of paper or plan ahead there aren't many dealers that supply outside of NY B&H
2) the printer seems easy to load but does take practice could be me but have troubling loading it under rushed party situations, jams are somewhat easy to fix just stay calm
- Primary use:
- Business
Pros
- Compact Design
- Easy To Set Up
- Easy To Use
- Excellent Print Quality
- Fast Operation
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Photos and Graphics
Comments about DNP DS 40 Professional Photo Printer:
Recently had back to back spring fair events on the weekend and the DS40 just kept on going. Prints were sharp with abit of an adjustment and the matte finish was not bad. So far so good.
- Primary use:
- Business
Pros
- Compact Design
- Easy To Use
- Excellent Print Quality
- Fast Operation
Cons
- Hard Setup
Best Uses
- Casual Printing
- Photos and Graphics
Comments about DNP DS 40 Professional Photo Printer:
printing photos onsite of an event is wonderful, this one is small, ans easy to use! Just a bit complicated to set up with all our others programs thought, but great anyway!
- Primary use:
- Business
Pros
- Compact Design
- Easy To Set Up
- Easy To Use
- Excellent Print Quality
- Fast Operation
- Reliable
Cons
- Heavy
Best Uses
- Photo Booths
- Photos and Graphics
Comments about DNP DS 40 Professional Photo Printer:
It is great for printing out photo quick and clean! I will be getting another in the future!
- Primary use:
- Business
Displaying reviews 1-11
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