Paper sizes differ
13 x 19 inch printers are sold as A3+ outside the US. Letter-size printers are A4. Searching ‘A3+ photo printer’ will return the 13-inch class, and ‘A4 photo printer’ the letter-size class.
Model names and ink numbers differ
Epson sells the SureColor P700 in Europe as the SC-P700, with regional variants such as the SC-P706 appearing in some shops. Epson’s US ET-8550 uses bottles numbered 552; other regions use different numbers. Always match ink numbers to the local model page, not to a US article.
Avoid grey imports
Some marketplace listings sell US or ‘international’ models into other countries. Plugs, ink compatibility and warranty are regional, so a cheaper import can cost more when something goes wrong. Buy from a local retailer or the local Amazon store.
Our picks, translated
- Best for photographers: Canon PIXMA PRO-200S (A3+, dye).
- Best pigment: Canon imagePROGRAF PRO-310 or Epson SC-P700.
- Cheapest to run: Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8550 (A3+) or ET-8500 (A4).
- Best 4 x 6: Canon SELPHY CP1500.
- Instant: Fujifilm Instax Link Wide and Mini Link 3.
What about 2025 lists?
Many UK and NZ roundups from 2025 still list models that have since been replaced. The old list vs new model table on the home page shows what changed.