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Photo Printer Review
DNP DS620A Review
The industry standard for photo booths, events, and instant photo printing.
Fast, compact, reliable, and capable of producing professional-quality prints in seconds, the DS620A has become one of the most widely used dye-sublimation printers in North America.
High Speed
4×6 in 8.3 sec
Reliable
3-year warranty
Great Quality
Premium media
Wide Support
Up to 6×20
9.4
out of 10
Excellent
Quick Verdict
If someone asked us to recommend a single professional photo printer for a photo booth business today, the DNP DS620A would almost certainly be on the shortlist.
Fast, compact, reliable, and capable of producing professional-quality prints in seconds, the DS620A has become one of the most widely used dye-sublimation printers in North America.
- Photo booth operators
- Event photographers
- School photography companies
- Theme parks
- Retail photo businesses
- Experiential marketing agencies
For many businesses, it represents the ideal balance between performance, portability, and operating cost.
Our Experience
The DS620A is one of the printers we encounter most frequently in the professional event photography industry.
Over the years we have seen it deployed in weddings, corporate activations, school portrait programs, theme parks, cruise ships, sports photography, and retail photo kiosks.
Its reputation has been built not on marketing but on real-world performance.
When operators upgrade from older systems, the DS620A is often the model they choose because it delivers meaningful improvements in speed, image quality, media flexibility, and workflow efficiency while maintaining the reliability professional users demand.
Performance Ratings
Key Takeaways
Speed
Prints a 4×6 photo in approximately 8.3 seconds, making it one of the fastest compact professional photo printers available.
Productivity
Capable of producing up to 400 4×6 prints per hour under optimal conditions.
Versatility
Supports traditional photo sizes, photo booth strips, square prints, and panoramic prints up to 6×20.
Premium Media
Supports metallic and silver pearl media for photographers and event companies that want to offer premium print products.
Warranty
Backed by DNP’s 3-Year Advance Exchange Warranty.
What Is the DNP DS620A?
The DNP DS620A is a professional dye-sublimation photo printer designed for businesses that need fast, high-quality photo printing on demand.
Unlike consumer photo printers designed for occasional use, the DS620A was built for commercial environments where hundreds of prints may be produced during a single day.
- Photo booths
- Event photography
- School photography
- Retail photo printing
- Attractions
- Theme parks
- Corporate activations
The printer uses dye-sublimation technology to create durable photographs with smooth color transitions, excellent skin tones, and a protective overcoat that helps resist fingerprints and moisture.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Print Technology | Dye Sublimation |
| Resolution | 300×300 dpi / 300×600 dpi |
| Maximum Print Size | 6×8 |
| 4×6 Speed | Approximately 8.3 seconds |
| Output Capacity | Up to 400 prints/hour |
| Supported Formats | 2×6, 4×6, 5×7, 6×8, Square, Panoramic |
| Maximum Panorama | 6×20 |
| Print Finishes | Glossy, Matte, Fine Matte, Luster |
| Connectivity | USB |
| Warranty | 3-Year Advance Exchange |
Print Quality
Rating: 9.4 / 10
Image quality is one of the DS620A’s biggest strengths.
- Excellent skin tones
- Smooth gradients
- Consistent color reproduction
- Durable event prints
- Professional portrait output
Because the printer uses dye-sublimation technology, there are no visible ink dots, banding issues, or clogged print heads. The result is a clean, professional-looking photograph that performs exceptionally well in event environments.
Print Speed
Rating: 9.6 / 10
Speed is where the DS620A truly shines.
| Print Size | Approximate Speed |
|---|---|
| 4×6 | 8.3 sec |
| 5×7 | 14.1 sec |
| 6×8 | 15.7 sec |
This translates to approximately 400 4×6 prints per hour. For busy events, this can make a meaningful difference in customer flow and guest satisfaction.
Media Capacity
Rating: 9.0 / 10
The DS620A sacrifices some media capacity in exchange for faster output and greater versatility.
| Size | Prints Per Roll | Prints Per Case |
|---|---|---|
| 4×6 | 400 | 800 |
| 5×7 | 230 | 460 |
| 6×8 | 200 | 400 |
While the DS-RX1HS offers higher media capacity, many operators prefer the DS620A’s additional flexibility.
Specialty Media & Premium Products
One area where the DS620A clearly separates itself from older models is media versatility.
Metallic Media
Produces vibrant prints with a reflective metallic appearance. It is popular for sports photography, premium event prints, fine-art style products, and corporate activations.
Silver Pearl Media
Creates a distinctive pearl finish with enhanced visual depth and impact. It is ideal for photographers looking to offer premium upgrades.
Can the DNP DS620A Print 2×6 Photo Booth Strips?
Yes. The DS620A can produce 2×6 photo booth strips using compatible software, driver settings, and supported media workflows.
Like other professional DNP event printers, the strips are produced from standard media rather than a dedicated 2×6 paper roll. This makes the printer extremely popular among photo booth operators.
DNP DS620A vs DNP DS-RX1HS
This is one of the most common comparisons in the professional photo printing industry.
Choose the DS620A if
- You want faster printing
- You need premium media options
- You want panoramic printing
- You prefer a newer platform
- You value maximum versatility
Choose the DS-RX1HS if
- You prioritize media capacity
- You want fewer media changes
- You focus primarily on standard event printing
Both remain excellent professional photo printers.
What We Like
- Extremely fast 4×6 printing
- Excellent image quality
- Compact footprint
- Supports photo booth strips
- Premium metallic media available
- Silver pearl media available
- Panoramic print capability
- Four print finish options
- Excellent software compatibility
- 3-Year Advance Exchange Warranty
Things To Consider
- Lower media capacity than the DS-RX1HS
- Maximum standard print size limited to 6×8
- Premium media increases cost per print
- Not intended for large-format printing
Who This Printer Is For
Photo Booth Operators
One of the best photo booth printers available today. Its fast print speed helps reduce guest wait times while its compact footprint makes transportation and setup easier.
Event Photographers
Photographers who provide instant prints at weddings, sporting events, galas, fundraisers, and corporate functions will appreciate the printer’s speed and image quality.
School Photography Companies
The DS620A’s speed, reliability, and low maintenance requirements make it well suited for school portrait programs and graduation photography.
Retail Photo Businesses
Retail stores, tourist attractions, visitor centers, and photo kiosks benefit from the printer’s professional output and broad format support.
Corporate Activations
Marketing agencies and experiential event companies use the DS620A because it can handle high volumes while maintaining consistent image quality.
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Our Verdict
The DNP DS620A remains one of the easiest professional photo printers to recommend.
9.4/ 10
★★★★★
Its combination of speed, reliability, image quality, media flexibility, and real-world performance makes it one of the strongest choices available for businesses that rely on professional photo printing every day.
Frequently Asked Questions
Bottom Line
The DNP DS620A has earned its reputation as one of the industry’s most trusted event printers.
Fast output, excellent image quality, premium media options, strong software compatibility, and proven reliability make it one of the best professional photo printers available for photo booths, event photography, schools, retail businesses, and experiential marketing applications.
Official Specs
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Print Technology | Dye Sublimation |
| Resolution | 300×300 dpi / 300×600 dpi |
| Maximum Print Size | 6×8 |
| 4×6 Speed | Approximately 8.3 seconds |
| 5×7 Speed | Approximately 14.1 seconds |
| 6×8 Speed | Approximately 15.7 seconds |
| Output Capacity | Up to 400 4×6 prints/hour |
| Supported Formats | 2×6, 4×6, 5×7, 6×8, Square, Panoramic |
| Maximum Panorama | 6×20 |
| Print Finishes | Glossy, Matte, Fine Matte, Luster |
| Connectivity | USB |
| External Dimensions | 10.8” W × 14.4” D × 6.7” H |
| Weight | Approx. 26.4 lbs |
| Warranty | 3-Year Advance Exchange |
Specifications should be verified against the manufacturer’s official documentation before publication.
Official Press Release
DNP Showcases Flagship DS620A™ Dye-sublimation Photo Printer at WPPI 2016
LAS VEGAS, Nevada – DNP Imagingcomm America Corporation (DNP IAM) will be showcasing its flagship DS620A dye-sublimation professional photo printer. As the latest addition to DNP’s award-winning line of DS Series printers, the DS620A is the world’s most compact professional-
grade photo printer and can produce up to 400 prints per hour in a wide variety of sizes.
At only 10.8-inches wide by 14.4-inches deep by 6.7-inches high, the DS620A is 14 percent smaller and lighter than its predecessor. The small footprint allows for easy transportation and stacking with additional printers for high output functionality making it the ideal companion for attractions and photographers searching for mobility, speed, and volume.
The printer’s design also features improved aesthetics with a new white color scheme and rounded corners. The DS620A is capable of producing 2”x6”(2-up) photo strips, 2”x6”(4-up) photo strips, 3.5″x5”(2x), 4”x6”, 4”x6”(2x), 5”x7”, and 6”x8” prints as well as new 5”x5” and 6”x6” square prints
in a newly improved gloss or matte finish. Not only is the printer versatile, but it also boasts a 14 percent increase in image throughput per hour for some of the fastest print speeds available— standard 4”x6” images are produced in less than nine seconds, while 5”x7”s are printed in about
15 seconds. The printed media will also feature a new DNP watermark on the backside of each photo.
“With its wide range of print size options, quick output, and innovative print technology, the DS620A is a revenue generating asset for roaming photographers printing on-site as well as souvenir stations at attractions,” said Katsuyuki Oshima, President of DNP Imagingcomm America Corporation.
“The DS620A represents our continued commitment to providing the professional photography market with the most reliable and cost-effective printing solutions available.”
Environmentally friendly, both energy consumption and media waste have been optimized in the DS620A. A new standby mode lowers costs and increases profitability by making the most efficient use of energy (<0.5W). The printer also provides advanced status information from the
driver, enabling users at any time to check remaining media, media format, printer status, printer life counter, color control data, firmware version, and serial number.
The DS620A is compatible with DNP’s vast range of software products, including the Tomo kiosk software, Nexlab® order management software, and the new print utility software Hot Folder PrintUtility for enhanced print workflows. DS620A printer drivers are available for Windows Vista,
Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 10*. The Mac OS-X Driver is available for 10.9, 10.10, and 10.11.
- Driver for Windows 8 is tested compatible with Windows 10.
For more information on DNP’s professional photo printing solutions, please visit:
www.dnpphoto.com
