The Best of Both Phone, and TabletEpson PictureMate Deluxe Viewer Edition
Manufacturer: Epson Part number: C11C618001
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- Specifications
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- Bottom Line:
- A color LCD and an optional battery pack make this Epson snapshot printer a formidable portable photo lab.
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CNET editors' review
Epson PictureMate Deluxe Viewer Edition price range: $389.99
- Reviewed by: David D. Busch
- Edited by: Lori Grunin
- Reviewed on: 06/29/2005
- Released on: 06/10/2005
The good: Color LCD; battery option; economical prints; media card slots; compact design; easy operation.
The bad: A bit slow.
The bottom line: A color LCD and an optional battery pack make this Epson snapshot printer a formidable portable photo lab.
This revamped personal photo lab retains its predecessor's lunchbox shape with a convenient carrying handle, a 104-year-rated lifespan for its output (according to Wilhelm Imaging), and 29-cents-per-print economy. Epson sells its PictureMate Print Packs with enough paper and ink for 100 photos for $29.
Setup is easy. Just fold back the handle, plug in the AC power adapter, and flip down the front output tray and the rear 20-sheet paper input tray; the two trays expand the 10-by-6-by-6.4-inch printer by a total of 6 inches front and rear. It takes no more than five minutes to install the printer drivers--Mac or PC--if you want to connect the device to a personal computer.
You won't even need your computer for most printing tasks. The PictureMate Deluxe recognizes JPEG and uncompressed TIFF files automatically when you link a PictBridge- or USB Direct Print-compatible digital camera, or slip any of a variety of memory cards (xD, SD/MMC, CompactFlash Type I or II, Memory Stick, or SmartMedia--remember those?) into one of the printer's slots. It can also accept photos from Bluetooth-enabled PDAs, cell phones, or computers via the optional $69 Bluetooth Photo Print adapter.
A scrolling menu offers the option of printing all the photos, individually selected shots, a range of photos, or pictures by date. You can also view a slide show or add terminally cute Walt Disney borders to your pictures. A layout menu offers the option of printing with or without borders, printing two-up on one sheet, outputting wallet- or miniwallet-size prints or proof sheets with tiny thumbnails.
You can also crop photos down to one-third of their original size but using only the default 4:6 aspect ratio; the crop borders aren't individually adjustable. You can, however, use the cursor keys to move the crop window anywhere in the frame. Other corrections include automatic or manual adjustment of sharpness, brightness, and saturation. The logically laid-out buttons make selections fast and easy. In addition to a top-mounted cursor array with center OK button, there are Print and Cancel keys, menu and Back buttons, a set of plus and minus keys for zooming in or out, and a power switch. When printing from your computer, the driver offers the same basic controls, plus maintenance tasks such as nozzle cleaning and head alignment.
Epson has speeded up printing a bit, but the PictureMate Deluxe still takes about 75 seconds to output a 4x6-inch print directly and 96 seconds via a PC. The printer's 2.5-picoliter ink droplets produced sharp, colorful prints with smooth gradients and only faint horizontal banding. Some of our prints initially had a distinct blue cast, but the problem turned out to be partially clogged yellow printer nozzles; a quick cleaning fixed the problem right up.
Epson's one-year warranty includes the Epson Exchange, which provides for quick replacement of a defective printer. Automated technical support is available around the clock through a toll-free number, but human beings are available through e-mail or toll calls Monday through Friday from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. PT and 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. PT on Saturdays. There are plentiful downloads, FAQs, and troubleshooting tips.
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User reviews
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Great picture quality - Easy to Use
by dropkcik on June 12, 2005
Pros: Picture quality, speed, compatibility, price
Cons: Only 4x6 prints
Summary: This is a huge improvement over the standard PictureMate printer. I sell printers at a major retailer and have the opportunity to try all of the photo printers out there. ...
Summary: This is a huge improvement over the standard PictureMate printer. I sell printers at a major retailer and have the opportunity to try all of the photo printers out there. This is far superior to both the Lexmark and HP inkjet offerings as well as the dye sub printers out there. The pictures come out looking like post cards and are water proof! I would strongly recommend this product to anyone. It is decently fast and the quality is unbelievable!
19 out of 19 users found this user opinion helpful.
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even though it is slow in printing a picture in a fast paced world, It prints an excellent picture
by okiebugg on May 16, 2005
Pros: Extremely high quality prints
Cons: Slower than I would like it to be
Summary: In a fast paced world in which we live, the Picture Mate is slow to print a 4X6 print. I would (after trying several 4X6 printers) defy you to find ...
Summary: In a fast paced world in which we live, the Picture Mate is slow to print a 4X6 print. I would (after trying several 4X6 printers) defy you to find anything that produces prints with the quality of this printer, and the clarity of images printed.
14 out of 14 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Best compact printer to date.
by yonglvnv on May 25, 2005
Pros: Great picture quality.
Cons: slow printing speed.
Summary: Great, great picture quality. Lack of speed kept it from rating of 10, but it is manageable. I've tried both HP375B and this printer, and there just is no ...
Summary: Great, great picture quality. Lack of speed kept it from rating of 10, but it is manageable. I've tried both HP375B and this printer, and there just is no comparison. HP375b is faster and includes battery at the same price, however, lacks picture quality, ink smears, 100 HP sheets cost $30 and 3 color ink costs another $25 versus $20 for Epson 6 color ink and 100 sheet print pack from Amazon.com, making it 20 cents per print. Price is unbeatable and is cheaper in the long run even after figuring in the extra cost of Epson battery. Picturemate Deluxe is a must have personal photo printer.
13 out of 13 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Great picture quality
by normgf on May 16, 2005
Pros: Photo quality is great on Epson paper. Set up is a snap. Prints well beyond the advertised 100 pictures per ink cartridge.
Cons: Printer is very slow.
Summary: Good stand alone photo printer.
Summary: Good stand alone photo printer.
5 out of 5 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Please dont waste your money
by Bocapope on November 27, 2006
Pros: Great looking pics
Cons: Inkcartidge clogs if not used for a few weeks
Summary: At first I was thrilled with the results of this photo printer. Small footprint, great pics, and a new cartridge with paper was not expensive. But If I did not ...
Summary: At first I was thrilled with the results of this photo printer. Small footprint, great pics, and a new cartridge with paper was not expensive. But If I did not use this printer for a few weeks, one or more of the nozzles clog on the cartridge, making it useless no matter how many times I used the cleaning utility. I bought a new ink cartridge and had the same result after just 2 weeks of not using.
4 out of 4 users found this user opinion helpful.
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The very best photo printer available. Hi quality prints at a budget price.
by asolley on July 29, 2005
Pros: Cartidge and Paper come in a kit.. In Canada .39 cents a print. Simple to use... on or off computer.
Cons: A little slow but the quality prints are worth the wait.
Summary: The most under-rated photo printer by the experts. It is a quality product that works flawlessly. I buy the kit with 100 sheets of paper and the ink cartridge in ...
Summary: The most under-rated photo printer by the experts. It is a quality product that works flawlessly. I buy the kit with 100 sheets of paper and the ink cartridge in Canada for $39.00 making it one of the cheapest cost per print printers around yet the quality of the prints is outstanding. Portablity is a nice feature but mine stay connected to my computer all the time.
4 out of 4 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Excellent; worth the money
by casco on May 27, 2005
Pros: picture quality, ease of use, speed
Cons: loading software not a smooth process.
Summary: Printed both off a memory card and off the computer and once the software was loaded, it was a breeze. Mixed pictures with my Kodak Gallery pictures and I can'...
Summary: Printed both off a memory card and off the computer and once the software was loaded, it was a breeze. Mixed pictures with my Kodak Gallery pictures and I can't tell the difference in development and color. No streaks or washed out colors. Initially it cropped too much, but the manual is easy to use and corrected it using LCD menu. Very happy with the purchase.
4 out of 4 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Outstanding --
by mrnester on June 5, 2005
Pros: Easy installation & use-picture quality superb
Cons: Sorry, no down side
Summary: I was surprised at the quality of the prints--speed was adequate--the view window is a big improvement over the first edition-
A bit pricey but when compared to the others ...Summary: I was surprised at the quality of the prints--speed was adequate--the view window is a big improvement over the first edition-
A bit pricey but when compared to the others in this catagory I consider it a bargain.
Would recommend without reservation.3 out of 3 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Great Quality Prints
by g8trbone on February 12, 2006
Pros: Print Quality, Refill Packages, Portability
Cons: Print time is a little slow... but not enough to make a huge difference.
Summary: I picked this up this past weekend and we have already printed about 60 photos from the Sister Hazel on Saturday night. The print quality is great and the ability ...
Summary: I picked this up this past weekend and we have already printed about 60 photos from the Sister Hazel on Saturday night. The print quality is great and the ability to crop and edit the photos right on the printer is great. I picked it up over the other photo printers due to the refill packs. Ink and paper in one convenient package. I really like how easy it is to use and that my wife can understand it without me having to hold her hand the entire time.
2 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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This machine is awesome
by Hellenbee on November 6, 2005
Pros: quick and very easy to use. Especially without your computer. So it is mobile. You can take it with you to a gathering and print pictures right then and there.
Cons: prints are $.29 but it is convenient
Summary: I highly recommend this machine. The pictures are beautiful and you can select the size you want and edit without the use of your computer. As a Mary Kay Consultant, ...
Summary: I highly recommend this machine. The pictures are beautiful and you can select the size you want and edit without the use of your computer. As a Mary Kay Consultant, I can bring it to events and print the pictures for my guests before they leave the event.
2 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Epson
- Part number: C11C618001
- Description: PictureMate Deluxe Viewer Edition takes the personal photo lab one step further, making it even easier to view, edit and print glossy 4" x 6" photos at an everyday low price! Packed with many additional PC-free photo-printing features, PictureMate Deluxe Viewer Edition is all you need to get brilliant fade-proof photos. View photos in crystal-clear detail on the premium photo viewer. Then, print using superior 6-color archival pigment inks, for photos that will stay brilliant for years longer than any other digital printing option. In fact, they outlast traditional film-processed photos as much as 2 - 4 times longer. And, they last longer than prints from other dedicated 4" x 6" photo printers by as much as 25 times. All this, and they're even water and smudge-proof for worry-free handling. PictureMate Deluxe Viewer Edition provides an unbeatable value for superior lab quality photos. At about 29 cents per print, it's as affordable as many labs and about half the cost of prints from most other 4" x 6" photo printers.¹ PictureMate Deluxe Viewer Edition is the perfect accessory for any digital camera, supporting all popular memory cards, plus direct camera printing with PictBridge. Just insert your card, and then use the 2.4-inch adjustable viewer to select your photos, crop or make them lighter or darker and instantly see your changes on-screen. With a unique Print-by-Date mode, you can even sort through hundreds of photos on large memory cards quickly and easily. Take home PictureMate Deluxe Viewer Edition today, and find out for yourself why it's so easy to trust your memories to PictureMate.
General
- Printer Type Compact photo printer - Ink-jet - Color
- Form Factor Portable
- Width 10.1 in
- Depth 6 in
- Height 6.4 in
- Weight 5.5 lbs
Printer
- Ink Palette (Colors) 6-ink
- Print Speed up to 1.2 min/page - Photo - 4 in x 6 in
- Built-in Devices Status LCD
- Connectivity Technology Wired
- Interface USB
- Max Resolution ( Color ) 5760 dpi x 1440 dpi
- Direct Printing Specifications DPOF,
PictBridge - Printer Features Borderless printing
RAM
- RAM Installed ( Max ) 64 KB
Media Handling
- Media Type Glossy photo paper ,
Photo paper - Max Media Size (Custom) 4 in x 6 in
- Media Sizes 4 in x 6 in
- Card / Label Sizes US 4 x 6 Card (4 in x 6 in)
- Total Media Capacity 20 sheets
- Media Feeder(s) Autoload - 20 sheets - 4 in x 6 in
Telecom
- Modem None
Networking
- Networking None
Scanner
- Type None
Copier
- Copier Type None
Expansion / Connectivity
- Expansion Bays None
- Expansion Slot(s) 1 (total) / 1 (free) x CompactFlash Card - Type I/II,
1 (total) / 1 (free) x SmartMedia Card,
1 (total) / 1 (free) x Memory Stick,
1 (total) / 1 (free) x SD Memory Card,
1 (total) / 1 (free) x xD-Picture Card - Connections 1 x USB - 4 pin USB Type B,
1 x Direct print port - 4 pin USB Type A Miscellaneous
- Consumables Included 1 x Ink cartridge ( Photo ) - up to 100 pages
- Media Included 20 sheets of PictureMate Photo Paper
- Compliant Standards FCC Class B certified,
CSA 22.2 No. 950,
UL 60950,
FCC Part 15 B Power
- Power Device Power adapter - External
- Voltage Required AC 120 V
- Frequency Required 50/60 Hz
- Power Consumption Operational 13 Watt
- Power Consumption Stand by / Sleep 4 Watt
Battery
- Type None
Software / System Requirements
- Software Included Drivers & Utilities,
Epson Film Factory - OS Required Microsoft Windows 98SE/2000/ME/XP,
Apple MacOS X 10.2 or later Environmental Parameters
- Min Operating Temperature 50 °F
- Max Operating Temperature 95 °F
- Humidity Range Operating 20 - 80%
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 1 year
Accessories
Manufacturer info
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- Manufacturer:Epson
- Address:
3840 Kilroy Airport Way, Long Beach, CA 90806 - Phone: 1-800-873-7766
- Fax: 1-562-290-5220
