DNP DS-RX1HS 5×7 Media Kit | 2 Rolls 800 Prints | Glossy & Matte | Portrait & Event Printing

DNP DS-RX1HS 5×7 Media Kit — 800 Prints with Both Glossy & Matte Finishes

The DNP DS-RX1HS 5×7 Media Kit is the genuine DNP-manufactured paper and ribbon consumable set for the DNP DS-RX1HS and RX1 dye-sublimation photo printers — sized for premium 5×7 portrait and event prints. Each kit includes 2 paper rolls and the matching dye-sub ink ribbons needed to print exactly 800 5×7 photos per case (400 prints per roll). The larger 5×7 format delivers more visual impact than a standard 4×6, making it the preferred choice for portrait studios, high-end event activations, and any situation where the print itself is the keepsake.

⚠️ Important — Spool Spacers Required: Before loading 5×7 media rolls into the DS-RX1HS, paper spool spacers must be installed on the printer’s media spindle. These spacers are included with the printer at time of purchase.

One Kit, Both Glossy & Matte Finishes — No Need to Stock Two Types

Here’s the feature most portrait photographers and event operators miss: the DS-RX1HS printer can produce both Glossy AND Matte finishes from the SAME media roll. You don’t buy a “Glossy media kit” or a “Matte media kit” — you buy one kit and switch finishes on-the-fly through the printer driver or your event software.

This dual-finish capability means:

• One inventory line — no need to stock separate Glossy and Matte boxes
• Per-client flexibility — offer each guest their preferred finish without a media swap
• Premium upsell potential — charge more for matte “gallery-style” portrait prints using the same media roll
• No wasted partial rolls — use every print regardless of finish mix

Glossy Finish

Maximum color saturation, deepest blacks, and the vibrant, punchy look most retail and consumer photo customers expect. Best for school portraits, sports events, family sessions, and standard event output where color pop is the priority.

Matte Finish

Non-reflective surface that hides fingerprints, eliminates glare under harsh event lighting, and gives prints a refined gallery-style look. Best for upscale weddings, corporate portraits, senior sessions, and premium event activations where guests handle prints before framing.

What’s Included in Every Kit

• 2 × DNP 5×7 photo paper rolls (400 prints per roll)
• 2 × matching DNP dye-sublimation ink ribbons
• 800 total 5×7 prints per case
• Both Glossy and Matte finishes — driver-selectable from the same roll
• Genuine DNP factory-sealed packaging

Compatible Printers

• DNP DS-RX1HS — requires paper spool spacers installed before loading 5×7 rolls
• DNP RX1 — the original model, when updated to firmware v2.04 or later (free download from DNP)

Not compatible with: DNP DS620A, DS40, DS80, DS820, QW410, or SL620A. Each DNP printer model requires its own specific media kit.

Compatible Photo Booth & Event Software

The DS-RX1HS and RX1 are fully supported by every major event capture and portrait workflow platform:

• Darkroom Booth (Pro & Booth 3) — built-in driver, no setup needed
• dslrBooth
• Breeze DSLR Remote Pro / Webcam Photobooth
• Photo Booth Connected
• Sparkbooth
• Social Booth, Snappic, Salsa Booth
• DNP Hot Folder Print (HFP) utility for studio and non-booth workflows
• AirCastPro for wireless printing from iPad portrait stations

Cost Per Print Calculator

For portrait studio pricing and event print quotes, your real per-print cost matters:

• Per kit yield: 800 prints (5×7)
• Per roll yield: 400 prints (5×7)
• 5×7 cost per print: Kit price ÷ 800

Buffalo Imaging offers volume discounts on case-quantity orders that further reduce your cost per print — contact us directly for bulk pricing.

Why Upgrade to 5×7?

The 4×6 format is the workhorse of high-volume photo booth and event printing — fast, cost-effective, and universally familiar. The 5×7 format serves a different purpose: it’s a display print. Here’s when 5×7 wins:

• Portrait studios — 5×7 is a standard matting and framing size that clients use on walls and desks without cropping
• Event print upgrades — charge a premium for a larger keepsake at weddings, proms, galas, and corporate events
• Senior and headshot sessions — the added canvas shows more expression and background context than 4×6
• Trade show and brand activations — a larger print leaves a more lasting impression and is less likely to be discarded
• Sports and team photography — action shots and team portraits have more room to breathe at 5×7

If you already run 4×6 and want to offer a premium print tier, the 5×7 kit is the natural companion — same printer, same driver, same software workflow. The only operational difference is installing the spool spacers before loading 5×7 rolls. See our DNP DS-RX1HS 4×6 Media Kit for high-volume photo booth and event strip printing.

Ideal For

• Portrait studios offering on-site or same-day print fulfillment
• Event photographers running premium print stations at weddings, galas, and corporate events
• School portrait photographers delivering standard 5×7 packages
• Sports photography operations — team portraits, action shots, tournament keepsakes
• Photo booths upgrading to a larger-format premium print option
• Trade show and brand activation producers offering 5×7 souvenirs
• Senior portrait and headshot photographers
• Theme park and tourist attraction photo retail

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