The unit's digital film card reader is a PC Card slot that is recognized as a drive by Windows. There's a PC Card in the box that supports Compact Flash-compatible memory cards. If you have Smart Media or Sony Memory Stick storage, you may need to purchase an adapter. There's no LCD display window to lead you through menus that allow you to print thumbnails or individual images from the files on your memory device. The printer offers five print modes.
Smaller drops means gradients appear smoother and skin tones look more natural.
The Stylus Photo 875DC's strength is how it handles photos, however. It's a balance between speed and quality. A second Photo Mode prints at 1440 x 720 dpi. You can view ink levels at any time by clicking on a tab on the printer's Properties screen. Both print heads have 48 nozzles per color.