Buying Guide

Which DNP Paper to Buy: QW410 4×6 SD or DS620/SL620 6×8

If you're wondering which DNP paper to buy, the choice comes down mainly to the printer you use and the type of service you offer. The two most common consumables are DNP QW410 10×15 SD paper and DNP DS620/SL620 6×8 paper.

Why choosing the right DNP paper matters

The right consumable makes a real difference in your work pace, the quality of the final photo and the profitability of your service. It's worth choosing a paper with full compatibility, stable performance and a professional photo finish. On top of that, these consumables come as a pack that includes both paper and ribbon, so you have everything you need to keep printing.

The key difference between the two consumables

DNP QW410 Paper

Designed for 4×6 inch (10×15 cm) prints on a compact printer, with up to 300 prints per box (150 per roll, 2 rolls). Ideal if you prioritize mobility and simplicity at medium-volume events.

DNP DS620 / SL620 Paper

Built for higher-performance printers, with up to 800 4×6 prints per box or 1,600 prints in 2×6 strips. The choice for high-demand events.

Quick rule

Compatibility is 1:1, QW410 paper goes in the QW410, and DS620/SL620 paper goes in the DS620 or SL620. They are not interchangeable between models.

DNP QW410 4×6 SD paper: when it's worth it

Specific compatibility with the DNP QW410.
4×6 inch (10×15 cm) format, in high demand at events and for keepsakes.
150 prints per roll and 300 per box (2 rolls).
Prints resistant to water, smudges and wear.

DNP DS620 / SL620 6×8 paper: when it's worth it

Compatible with the DNP DS620 and SL620.
Up to 800 4×6 inch (10×15 cm) prints or 1,600 in 2×6 strips per pack.
Protection against fingerprints, UV rays and water.
Very well suited to continuous work at high-demand events.

Where to buy each DNP paper

Once you know your consumable, buy it on its product page: DNP DS620 4x6 paper (up to 800 prints) or DNP QW410 4x6 SD paper (2 rolls, 300 prints). Is your printer the DS-RX1HS? Then you need DNP RX1 4x6 paper (kit of 2 rolls + 2 ribbons, up to 1,400 prints). And if you still need the printer, there is the DNP DS-RX1HS, the DNP DS620 and the DNP QW410, or compare first in which DNP printer to buy. Remember: paper is not interchangeable between models.

DNP paper is a recurring cost: plan your replenishment

Unlike the printer, which you buy once, DNP paper is bought again and again: every photo you print uses consumable. That recurring cost is actually what makes the business profitable. Get to know the sizes, yield per kit and cost per print in the DNP photo paper guide.

So you never run out of stock mid-season, we offer a DNP paper replenishment / subscription programme: scheduled restocking at your pace, preferential volume pricing and stock priority. Tell us your usage and we will send you the terms. Still unsure about printer brands? See DNP vs Citizen. DNP consumables are the most widely available in Europe, and in the long run that is money.

Head to head on the two that travel differently: DNP QW410 vs DS-RX1HS.

Comparison table

Consumable	Compatibility	Format	Yield	Strong point
DNP QW410 4×6 SD paper	DNP QW410	4×6 in (10×15 cm)	150 prints/roll · 300/box	Simplicity and compatibility
DNP DS620/SL620 6×8 paper	DNP DS620 · SL620	4×6 in (10×15 cm) and 2×6 strips	Up to 800 (4×6) · 1,600 in strips	Performance and flexibility

Frequently Asked Questions

Which DNP paper do I need for the QW410 printer?

If you work with a DNP QW410, you need DNP QW410 4×6 SD paper, with 150 prints per roll and 300 per box.

Which DNP paper do I need for the DS620 printer?

For a DNP DS620, the right consumable is DNP DS620/SL620 6×8 paper, ready for 4×6 prints and 2×6 strips with much higher capacity.

How many prints does a box of QW410 paper produce?

A box of DNP QW410 paper offers 300 prints in total: each roll allows 150 and the box includes 2 rolls.

How many prints does a box of DS620 paper produce?

DNP DS620 paper allows up to 800 4×6 inch (10×15 cm) prints or 1,600 prints in 2×6 strips, depending on the format.

Does DNP paper include ribbon?

Yes. The pack includes paper and ribbon, so you have everything you need to keep printing without buying components separately.

How often do you need to rebuy DNP paper?

It depends on how much you print: each case yields a fixed number of prints (300 for QW410, up to 800 for DS620), so you can work out your consumption per season. Keep a spare case at all times and, if you print regularly, join the replenishment programme so you never run out mid-event.