Buy a DNP DS-RX1HS Printer
The DNP DS-RX1HS printer is the go-to dye-sublimation photo booth printer for weddings and events: fast, compact and with a very low cost per print to run for hours on end. It prints glossy and matte without changing paper, delivers around 290 10×15 photos per hour and ships with the Hot Folder Print software for automatic printing from your booth. You will see it written as DNP RX1HS, DNP DS RX1, DS-RX1 HS or DNP RX1 printer: it is all the same 6" dye sublimation printer, DNP's best-selling model for photo booths. If you want to buy the DNP DS-RX1HS straight from the manufacturer, this is the workhorse that keeps the queues moving event after event. It is also a proper professional photo printer: event photographers, labs, photo shops and print kiosks use it every day. Comparing brands? Take a look at DNP vs Citizen.
Why the DNP DS-RX1HS Is the Best-Selling Photo Booth Printer
The DNP DS-RX1HS is a dye-sublimation thermal printer built for the pace of a real photo booth: it delivers a steady stream of lab-quality prints with efficient consumption that lowers the cost of every photo. Its big strength is speed: around 290 10×15 prints per hour (about 12.4 seconds per photo), 20% faster than the original DNP RX1. It also prints glossy and matte without changing paper, so you choose the style for each event on the fly. Compact, reliable and low cost per print: it is the DNP printer for photo booths that pays for itself from the first Saturday of bookings.
- Speed of around 290 10×15 photos per hour (~12.4 s per print), 20% faster than the RX1.
- Glossy and matte finish without changing paper: pick the style at each event.
- Dye-sublimation thermal printing with photo quality and low cost per print (0.12 € per photo with the 1,400-print kit).
- Compact, reliable design to run for hours at high-volume events.
DNP DS-RX1HS Specifications: Dimensions, Speed and Formats
- Technology: 6" dye-sublimation thermal printing, photo quality.
- Formats: 10×15, 13×18 and 15×20 cm (4×6, 5×7 and 6×8 in; the 15×20 with the specific media roll).
- Speed: around 290 10×15 prints per hour (≈12.4 s per photo).
- Resolution: 300 × 300 dpi, with a 300 × 600 dpi high-quality mode.
- DNP DS-RX1HS dimensions: 290 × 306 × 170 mm (11.4 × 12 × 6.7 in), weight about 12.5 kg.
- Warranty: 1 year or 30,000 10×15 prints.
- USB connection with iSerial (unique ID for multi-printer setups).
- Reference: SOIMPDSRX1.
Hot Folder Print: Automatic Printing for Your Booth
The DNP DS-RX1HS includes DNP's official Hot Folder Print (HFP) software, which watches folders and prints automatically every photo your photo booth drops into them: hands-free, the booth shoots and the print comes out on its own. It is exactly what an unattended event booth needs, weddings, fairs, activations, so you do not depend on an operator glued to the printer. It also makes running multiple printers easy thanks to iSerial over USB, ideal for high-volume installations. Drivers for Windows and macOS are free on DNP's website, and every major booth software (dslrBooth, Snap360App, LumaBooth, Breeze, Darkroom) supports the DS-RX1HS natively.
DNP DS-RX1HS Price and Where to Buy It
The DNP DS-RX1HS price is 960 € (VAT included), bought direct without middlemen, with shipping across Europe. That is the printer alone: the DNP RX1 paper kit (2 rolls + 2 ribbons, 1,400 prints) is bought separately. If you are comparing DNP printer prices, the RX1HS sits between the DNP QW410 (849 €, compact and portable) and the DNP DS620 (1,399 €, faster and with strips): it is the cheapest DNP printer per print and the one most photo booth operators end up with.
Compatibility and Media
The DNP DS-RX1HS uses DNP RX1 10×15 paper (a kit of 2 rolls + 2 ribbons, up to 1,400 prints), its exclusive original media. Remember the printer is bought once, but the paper and ribbon are re-purchased event after event, a recurring cost, like coffee capsules, so the figure that decides your profitability is the cost per print. Torn between DNP models? The RX1HS is the speed/price sweet spot; for maximum volume and larger formats there is the DNP DS620, and for maximum portability the DNP QW410. Compare them in the guide which DNP printer to buy.
DS-RX1HS, RX1HS or DS-RX1: What This DNP Printer Is Called
The official name is DNP DS-RX1HS (HS stands for High Speed), but listings, drivers and forums call it DNP RX1HS, DNP DS RX1 printer, DS-RX1 HS printer, DNP RX 1HS or just RX1HS. It is all the same machine. The DNP DS-RX1 without HS is the previous generation, 20% slower and discontinued, though it shares the same RX1 paper. If you come from a DNP DS40 or DS80, the classic DNP photo booth printers until 2015, the RX1HS is their natural replacement for 4×6 and 6×8: same dye-sub technology, more speed, different media.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Much Does the DNP DS-RX1HS Printer Cost?
The DNP DS-RX1HS printer costs 960 € (VAT included). Thanks to its speed, low cost per print and the included Hot Folder Print software, it is one of the fastest investments to pay off in event photo booths. Message us on WhatsApp for availability and shipping.
How Many Photos per Hour Does the DS-RX1HS Print?
It prints around 290 10×15 cm prints per hour (about 12.4 seconds per photo), 20% faster than the original RX1. It is an ideal pace for high-attendance events.
Does the DS-RX1HS Print Glossy and Matte?
Yes. The DNP DS-RX1HS prints glossy and matte without changing paper, so you can decide the print style at each event on the fly.
What Print Formats Does It Support?
It supports 10×15, 13×18 and 15×20 cm, that is 4×6, 5×7 and 6×8 inches (the 6×8 format needs the specific media roll). The 4×6 is the star size for photo booth keepsakes.
What Is the Hot Folder Print Software?
Hot Folder Print (HFP) is DNP's official software, included with the printer. It watches monitored folders and automatically prints every photo your photo booth drops into them, perfect for an event booth that runs without an operator.
What Paper Does the DNP DS-RX1HS Need?
It needs DNP RX1 10×15 paper, its exclusive original media. Each kit includes 2 rolls and 2 ribbons for up to 1,400 prints. It is not interchangeable with DS620 or QW410 paper.
What Warranty Does the DS-RX1HS Have?
The DNP DS-RX1HS has a warranty of 1 year or 30,000 10×15 prints, whichever comes first. It is a printer built for intensive, continuous use.
DS-RX1HS or DS620: Which Suits Me?
The DS-RX1HS is the perfect balance of speed and price for wedding and event photo booths. The DS620 wins on formats (15×15, strips with rewind) and volume per box. If you are starting out or want the best speed/price ratio, the RX1HS; if you do very large events, the DS620. Compare them in "which DNP printer to buy".
What Is the Difference between the DNP RX1 and the DNP RX1HS?
The DNP DS-RX1 was the first version and the DS-RX1HS (High Speed) is the current one: it prints 20% faster (about 290 10×15 prints per hour instead of around 240) and adds the matte finish without changing paper. Both use the same DNP RX1 10×15 paper, so leftover RX1 media works in the RX1HS. The original RX1 printer is no longer made.
What Are the DNP DS-RX1HS Dimensions and Weight?
The DNP RX1HS printer dimensions are 290 × 306 × 170 mm (11.4 × 12 × 6.7 in, width × depth × height) and it weighs about 12.5 kg without media. It is one of the most compact DNP printers, which is why it fits inside the cabinet of almost any photo booth, magic mirror or vintage booth and travels in a car boot without trouble.
Is the DS-RX1HS the Best Printer for a Photobooth?
For most photo booth businesses, yes: it is the best-selling DNP printer for photo booths because it combines a 960 € price, around 290 4×6 prints per hour, the lowest cost per print in the range (0.12 € with the 1,400-print kit) and the included Hot Folder Print software. Paying more for the DS620 only makes sense if you need 2×6 strips with rewind or the 6×6 format.
Is the DNP DS-RX1HS a Thermal Printer?
Yes. The DS-RX1HS is a dye-sublimation thermal printer: a heated print head transfers dye from a ribbon onto the paper in three colour passes plus a protective overcoat. That is why the prints are dry, waterproof and smudge-free the moment they come out, unlike inkjet, and why it is the standard printer for photo booth work.
Are the DNP DS40 and DS80 Still for Sale?
No. The DNP DS40 (4×6 and 6×8) and DS80 (large formats up to 8×12) were the classic DNP photo booth printers, but they have been discontinued for years. Their direct replacement for events is the DS-RX1HS; for large format, the DNP DS820. Mind the media: DS40 paper is not compatible with the RX1HS.
Does the DS-RX1HS Work as a Photo Printer for a Shop or Lab?
Yes. We call it a photo booth printer, but it is a professional thermal photo printer: 300 dpi, glossy or matte finish and a 30,000-print warranty. Print shops, print kiosks, event photographers and studios use it to hand over 10x15, 13x18 and 15x20 cm prints on the spot with lab quality.
How Do I Connect the DNP Printer to the Photo Booth?
By USB. The printer has an iSerial identifier, so several units can run on the same computer without the system mixing them up. Install the DNP driver for your operating system, point the software (or Hot Folder Print) at the printer and the booth prints on its own.
How Do I Install the DS-RX1HS?
The DNP printer RX1HS driver first, with the printer switched off and unplugged from USB. Then the cable, then the power. Do it the other way round and Windows invents a generic device that has to be undone before you start again. The whole process, with the driver settings and the usual faults, is in DNP printer setup and troubleshooting.
What About Buying a Used DS-RX1HS?
Look at the copy counter before the price. The warranty talks about 30,000 prints in a year, so a DNP RX1HS printer used up to 60,000 has most of the head's life behind it, and the counter cannot be reset. We hold no used units: ours ships new, sealed and with the European warranty.
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