Which Printer is Right for You?

Looking for a professional 6-inch dye-sublimation photo printer? With a range of models available, choosing the right printer depends on more than just print speed. Media capacity, supported print sizes, specialist media options, footprint and the type of printing you do can all make a difference. We’ve compared five popular 6-inch printers — the Citizen CX-02, Sinfonia CS2, HiTi P630, SwiftFoto KSF-10R and Citizen CY-02 — to help you quickly compare their key features and find the right option for your photo booth, event, attraction or professional photography business.

Dye-Sublimation Photo Printer Comparison

Specification	Citizen CX-02	Sinfonia CS2	HiTi P630	SwiftFoto KSF-10R	Citizen CY-02
Printing technology	Dye sublimation	Dye sublimation	Dye sublimation	Dye sublimation thermal transfer	Dye sublimation
Resolution	300 / 600 dpi	300 dpi	300 dpi	300 × 300 dpi	300 / 600 dpi
4×6″ print speed	9.8 sec	Approx. 11 sec	Approx. 8.9 sec	12.6 sec	12.4 sec
5×7″ print speed	14.2 sec	Approx. 17 sec	Approx. 15.6 sec	Approx. 18.3 sec*	Approx. 19.9 sec
6×8″ print speed	15.6 sec	Approx. 19 sec	Approx. 16.9 sec	20.2 sec	21.9 sec
6×9″ print speed	20.8 secs	Not supported	Not supported	Not supported	Not supported
4×6″ prints per roll	400	300	430	500	700
5×7″ prints per roll	230	170	230	200*	350
6×8″ prints per roll	200	150	215	200	350
6×9″ prints per roll	180	Not supported	Not supported	Not supported	Not supported
Standard print sizes	3.5×5″, 4×6″, 5×7″, 6×8″, 6×9″	4×6″, 5×7″, 6×8″	4×6″, 5×7″, 6×8″	1.3×6″, 2×6″, 4×6″, 3.5×5″, 5×5″, 5×7″, 4×6″, 5×6″, 6×6″, 6×8″	4×6″, 5×7″, 6×8″
Specialty media	—	Split formats	Split / panoramic formats	Sticker, metallic, translucent, holographic & HD media	—
Finishes	Glossy, Matte, Fine Matte, Luster	Glossy / Matte	Glossy / Matte	Standard, metallic, translucent, sticker & other specialist media	Glossy / Matte
Interface	USB 2.0	USB 2.0	USB 2.0	USB 2.0 High Speed	USB 2.0
Dimensions (W × D × H)	275 × 366 × 170 mm	272 × 351 × 168 mm	280 × 385 × 170 mm	325 × 359 × 300 mm	322 × 351 × 281 mm
Weight	Approx. 12 kg	Approx. 10 kg	Approx. 10.5 kg	Approx. 17.8 kg	Approx. 13.8 kg
Ideal for	Events, photo booths, retail & professional photo printing	Photo booths, mobile events, kiosks & specialist applications	Events, photo booths, kiosks & high-volume printing	Photo booths, novelty printing, attractions & creative photo products	High-volume events, photo booths, kiosks & applications where fewer media changes are preferred

Which printer should you choose?

If you need…	Consider…
A compact, fast all-rounder	Citizen CX-02
A compact printer with specialist print formats	Sinfonia CS2
High print throughput with a broad range of formats	HiTi P630
Creative media such as stickers, metallic, and translucent prints	SwiftFoto KSF-10R
Maximum media capacity and fewer media changes	Citizen CY-02

All five printers offer reliable dye-sublimation printing, but each has its own strengths depending on how and where you plan to use it. From compact, versatile options such as the Sinfonia CS2 and Citizen CX-02, to high-capacity models such as the Citizen CY-02 and specialist media capabilities of the SwiftFoto KSF-10R, there’s a 6-inch printer to suit a wide range of applications.

If you’re still unsure which model is right for you, get in touch with our team for advice based on your requirements, expected print volumes and the type of media you want to offer.