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DNP DS620A vs. DS-RX1HS: Which Photo Printer Is Right for You?

If you're choosing a professional dye-sublimation photo printer for a photo booth, event photography business, or high-volume photo printing operation, the DNP DS620A and DNP DS-RX1HS are two powerful options.

Both printers deliver professional-quality dye-sublimation prints and are designed for demanding environments, but they have different strengths. The DS620A emphasizes speed, compact size, print versatility, and premium features, while the DS-RX1HS emphasizes high media capacity and economical high-volume printing.

Here's how they compare.

DS620A vs. DS-RX1HS at a Glance

Feature DNP DS620A DNP DS-RX1HS
Printing Technology Dye-sublimation thermal transfer Dye-sublimation thermal transfer
Maximum Standard Print Size 6" × 8" 6" × 8"
4" × 6" Print Speed Approx. 8.3 seconds Approx. 12.4 seconds
4" × 6" Media Capacity 400 prints per roll 700 prints per media set
6" × 8" Media Capacity 200 prints per roll 350 prints per media set
Photo Strips Yes Yes
Square Prints Yes Yes
Panoramic Printing Up to 6" × 20" No
Resolution Up to 300 × 600 dpi Up to 300 × 600 dpi
Approx. Weight 26.4 lbs. 30 lbs.
Dimensions 10.8" W × 14.4" D × 6.7" H 12.67" W × 13.8" D × 11.06" H
Best For Speed, versatility, portability and premium applications High-capacity, cost-conscious event and photo booth printing

DNP DS620A: Speed and Versatility

The DNP DS620A is a compact professional 6-inch dye-sublimation photo printer designed for fast-paced photo printing environments.

One of its biggest advantages is speed. The DS620A can produce a standard 4" × 6" print in approximately 8.3 seconds, making it an excellent choice for busy events where reducing the wait between taking and delivering a photo is important.

Its compact footprint also makes the DS620A particularly attractive for mobile photographers and photo booth operators. At approximately 10.8 inches wide, 14.4 inches deep and 6.7 inches high, it can fit into relatively small booth enclosures and workstations.

Why Choose the DS620A?

The DS620A is a strong choice when you need:

  • Fast 4" × 6" printing

  • A compact printer for mobile events

  • Multiple print-size options

  • 2" × 6" photo booth strips

  • Square-format prints

  • Panoramic printing

  • High-quality professional photo output

The DS620A can also produce 6" × 14" and 6" × 20" panoramic prints using standard 6" × 8" media with the appropriate firmware and supported DNP printing software.

This additional flexibility can help photographers and event businesses expand beyond traditional photo booth prints and offer additional products to customers.

DNP DS-RX1HS: High Capacity and Value

The DNP DS-RX1HS is a professional 6-inch dye-sublimation printer designed with high-volume printing and economical operation in mind.

Its standout advantage is media capacity.

A DS-RX1HS media set can produce up to 700 4" × 6" prints, compared with 400 4" × 6" prints per roll for the DS620A.

That additional capacity means fewer media changes during long events, making the DS-RX1HS particularly attractive for photo booths, event photographers and other applications where a printer may need to run for hours at a time.

The DS-RX1HS produces a 4" × 6" print in approximately 12.4 seconds and can produce up to approximately 290 4" × 6" prints per hour.

Why Choose the DS-RX1HS?

The DS-RX1HS is a strong choice when you need:

  • High media capacity

  • Fewer media changes during events

  • Economical high-volume printing

  • 2" × 6" photo strips

  • 4" × 6", 5" × 7", 6" × 6" and 6" × 8" print options

  • A rugged printer for demanding event environments

  • Reliable professional dye-sublimation output

For photo booth operators running long events, the 700-print 4" × 6" media capacity can be a significant advantage.

Which Printer Is Faster?

The DS620A is the faster printer.

A standard 4" × 6" print takes approximately:

DS620A: 8.3 seconds
DS-RX1HS: 12.4 seconds

That difference can become more noticeable at high-volume events.

If print speed and shorter guest wait times are among your highest priorities, the DS620A has the advantage.

Which Printer Holds More Media?

The DS-RX1HS has the advantage in media capacity.

For 4" × 6" printing:

DS620A: 400 prints per roll
DS-RX1HS: 700 prints per media set

For 6" × 8" printing:

DS620A: 200 prints per roll
DS-RX1HS: 350 prints per media set

If minimizing media changes is more important than maximum printing speed, the DS-RX1HS may be the better fit.

Which Printer Is Better for a Photo Booth?

Both printers are excellent choices for professional photo booth applications.

The better choice depends on how your photo booth operates.

Choose the DS620A if:

You prioritize faster printing, a smaller footprint, portability and greater print-format versatility.

The DS620A is particularly well suited to mobile photo booth businesses that frequently transport equipment between weddings, corporate events, parties and other venues.

Choose the DS-RX1HS if:

You prioritize high media capacity and economical high-volume operation.

Its 700-print 4" × 6" capacity makes it particularly useful for long events where reducing media changes can simplify operations.

Which Printer Is More Portable?

The DS620A has the advantage for portability.

It weighs approximately 26.4 pounds, compared with approximately 30 pounds for the DS-RX1HS, and its overall footprint is smaller.

For mobile photographers and photo booth operators who regularly load, unload and transport their equipment, the difference can be meaningful.

Which Printer Offers More Print Options?

Both printers support the popular formats required by most event photographers and photo booth operators, including 4" × 6", 6" × 8", square prints and photo strips.

The DS620A offers greater versatility, however, particularly because of its panoramic capabilities.

The DS620A can create panoramic prints up to 6" × 20", providing opportunities to offer specialty products beyond standard event prints.

DS620A or DS-RX1HS: Which Should You Choose?

There's no single answer for every photo business.

Choose the DNP DS620A if speed, portability and print versatility are your priorities.

Its fast output, compact footprint and extensive print options make it an excellent all-around solution for professional photo booths and event photographers.

Choose the DNP DS-RX1HS if media capacity and economical high-volume printing are your priorities.

Its 700-print 4" × 6" media capacity means fewer media changes and makes it particularly well suited to long-running photo booths and high-volume events.

Whichever model fits your workflow, both printers provide the reliable dye-sublimation output DNP professional photo printers are designed to deliver.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the DS620A faster than the DS-RX1HS?

Yes. The DS620A produces a 4" × 6" print in approximately 8.3 seconds, while the DS-RX1HS produces a 4" × 6" print in approximately 12.4 seconds.

Which printer has greater media capacity?

The DS-RX1HS. Its 4" × 6" media set provides up to 700 prints, while the DS620A provides 400 4" × 6" prints per roll.

Can both printers make photo booth strips?

Yes. Both the DS620A and DS-RX1HS support 2" × 6" photo strip formats suitable for photo booth applications.

Can the DS-RX1HS print panoramas?

The DS-RX1HS is designed for print sizes up to 6" × 8". The DS620A adds panoramic capabilities, including 6" × 14" and 6" × 20" formats with compatible firmware and software.

Which DNP printer is better for mobile photo booths?

The DS620A may be preferable when portability and a compact footprint are priorities. The DS-RX1HS may be preferable when maximizing media capacity and reducing media changes are more important.

Where can I buy a DNP DS620A or DS-RX1HS?

DNP professional photo printers and media are available through authorized DNP resellers. Use DNP Photo's Where to Buy resources to find a reseller.