Event photographers and photo booth owners have greatly appreciated dye sublimation printers, and Mitsubishi has been there to satisfy their needs with a collection of highly capable options. If we examine the CP-D90DW, the company’s latest offering, we see a great focus on creating a much more streamlined form with a smaller footprint that will definitely be appealing to many users. Also, it implements features such as an Image Analyzing Engine, a Rewind Function, and more, that make it an enticing choice.
Let’s get started with the advantages of dye sublimation printers over more traditional inkjet models, in terms of installation and event printing. Dye sub printers use dedicated paper and ink ribbons that are easily replaceable and very often directly connected in terms of yield, meaning you won’t run out of one or the other first. They also feature a print technology that involves heating up sheets of ink, which makes them incredibly fast and reliable (no nozzles to get clogged). Another advantage of this process is that the prints receive clear overcoats that will protect your images. All these elements combine to make them great choices for on-location printing or being installed in kiosks.
Looking specifically at Mitsubishi’s new CP-D90DW, we found a few unique features that make this a worthwhile option for anyone looking to upgrade or set up their own print station. At its core, it does offer competitive specifications, including a print resolution of 300 dpi, the ability to produce a 4 x 6" photo in just 7.8 seconds, and the ability to choose glossy and matte finishes without needing to swap out media. Where it begins to separate itself is in the number of print sizes available, and in advanced features.
This unit can print 3.5 x 5", 4 x 6", 5 x 7", 6 x 8", and 6 x 9" without any problems. It also supports printing multiple sizes when working with larger media. For example, if you are printing 5 x 7s, you could easily set the printer up to produce two 3.5 x 5" prints without needing to swap of the media. This saves a lot of time, though loading media is really fast anyway, requiring that you just pull the front door and slide in your new media and ink. Speed is the key with this printer, because improved cooling allows it to produce more than 450 4 x 6" prints in an hour.
While speed is a crucial feature for event work, it means nothing without quality. The Image Analyzing Engine does a great job of optimizing the print method to produce outstanding images. It will automatically analyze the photo and adjust the overall print speed to produce the best quality. This means that lighter images are printed faster while darker images are given more to achieve better density. It also boasts a deeper black than your average printer to create clearer, more vivid prints. In addition to this, it supports two different types of paper and has a Rewind Function so that you won’t waste your media unnecessarily.
So, the CP-D90DW is a great printer, but what is very important for any type of event or kiosk unit is how well it can be implemented. The CP-D90DW’s key selling point is its small footprint, which measures just 10.8 x 14.4", with a height of just 9.3". It also employs a clever design to make sure all your cables are streamlined and out of the way. DC outputs of 5V 2A and 12 V 2A are available, as well, to power a small computer or accessory devices from the printer. To top this all off, fans are placed in the rear of the device to improve airflow, and there are dust filters to prevent dust from clogging up your system.
It is clear from this list of features that the CP-D90DW is a going to be among the top choices for users looking to set up a photo booth, kiosk, or other compact printing setup.
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