Print Stock Capability. The ability to print to heavier paper stock, photographic stock, envelopes and transparencies are available features and options to consider. A top or gravity fed printer is a good choice for heavier stock and photographic paper. The number of sheets a printer can hold at one time can vary from 30 up to 150 or more. Some printers have an optional add-on tray to increase the printer's capacity.
Most machines come with the first cartridge supplied.
Ink cartridges will be a regular expense of operating your printer. Image manipulation software. Photo Deluxe or similar software included with your printer will allow you to manipulate images and photographs. If you have purchased a scanner, you may already have such software installed on your computer. Look for controls that are readily accessible.