The PictureMate from Epson is a photo printer designed to produce lab-quality prints from the comfort of your own home. With its simple one-touch printing, 5,760 x 1,440 maximum dpi resolution, and convenient PictureMate Print Packs, this printer is a remarkable combination of quality, ease of use, and affordability.
| Wide Compatibility |
| Slots for digital camera memory cards in several formats |
The PictureMate prints JPEG or TIFF photos from any USB digital camera and is compatible with both Mac and PC operating platforms. A wide variety of card types are also accepted, including CF Type I and II, SmartMedia, Sony Memory Stick/MemoryStick PRO, Duo (requires adapter), SD, MMC, and xD-Picture.
The printer initially comes with a starter photo cartridge and 20 sheets of paper. Thereafter, you'll purchase PictureMate Print Packs, which contain 100 sheets of paper and a photo ink cartridge with an approximate 100-page yield.
| Prints That Last and Stay Beautiful |
| Original print (left), then a spill-and-wipe test on leading glossy and semi-gloss papers (two middle) and on PictureMate (right) |
The prints resist water, smudging, and most notably fading. Epson estimates an archival lifetime of up to 200 years if the photos are kept in a relatively dark place (such as a photo album) or up to 100 years in a frame (see Epson's web site for details). True borderless printing (or bordered, if you prefer) combined with sturdy stock help to give your prints a professional look and feel. A cartridge level indicator lets you know how much ink you have left.
| Easy Operation |
| Simple menus and one-touch buttons make printing a snap! |
Other features include a multiple print function that lets you make up to 100 copies of a single picture. A Save Photo button lets you back up digital files directly to an external CD-R, Zip drive, or USB Thumb drive.
The small 10-by-6-inch footprint fits neatly onto your desk or countertop, and the convenient handle provides true portability. An optional Bluetooth adapter lets you print wirelessly from Bluetooth enabled devices. The PictureMate is backed by a one-year limited warranty.
What's in the Box
PictureMate Personal Photo Lab, power cord, starter PictureMate photo cartridge, 20 sheets of PictureMate Photo Paper, CD-ROM, user manuals; Epson Software Film Factory 3.05 (PC and Macintosh compatible, P.I.M. and Exif Print-enabled); USB cable not included
Product Description:
Epson PictureMate Borderless Photo Printer C11C556001 Includes: PictureMate personal photo lab, Power Cords, PictureMate Photo Cartridge, PictureMate Photo Paper - 20 sheets, User's Guide Kit: CD-ROM and User's Manuals. PLEASE NOTE: USB cable not included - PictureMate delivers the brilliance of lab quality photos that look and feel like lab prints, with the convenience of printing right at home. With just one touch of a button print stacks of beautiful photos. It's easy to use, easy to own and fully compatible with all popular camera memory cards and PictBridge cameras. For Brilliance that lasts, PictureMate uses exclusive pigment inks. Photos will be water, smudge and fade resistant - lasting as much as 2 to 4 times longer than leading brands of photo lab prints. For the first time ever, print your 4x6 photos at home for the same price as some of the most affordable photo labs. At about 29 cents per print, finally print to your heart's content.
Epson PictureMate Personal Photo Printer