If you print many of those, there are pro grade inkjets that are dramatically less scammy, or color laser printers that aren’t bad either.

Color laser printers don't have acceptable quality for photos, IMO. I used to work as a tech in a lab with tons of these printers and, unless laser printing technology has changed a lot, it just doesn’t cut it for photos.

I mean, you can see the photos, and they’re clear enough, it's just nowhere near the quality that you can get for the same price.