Digital Camera News and Reviews

Epson WorkForce 1100

Printer Comparison has reviewed the Epson WorkForce 1100 color inkjet wide format printer. This Epson printer is able to produce wide format prints up to 13 x 19 inches in size.

Some key features for the Epson WorkForce 1100 printer:
-Prints up to 13 x 19 inches
-Print speeds up to 30 ppm in black and 17 ppm in color
-Print resolution up to 5760 x 1440 dpi
-Print capacity up to 100 sheets

Printer Comparison ends up giving the Epson WorkForce 1100 a good review as the printer is able to make prints of very good quality, it doesn’t jam when you use different types of paper and makes large prints at low costs. The only downsides are that the printer might run out of ink while doing large jobs, no wireless connectivity and it doesn’t hold that many sheets. Overall this Epson printer seems like a good choice if you are on a budget and are looking for a wide format printer.
Read the full review of the Epson WorkForce 1100 printer here.

Epson PictureMate Show

Epson has announced a new device that combines digital framing and photo printing. The device is called Epson PictureMate Show and is able to make 4” x 6” photo prints and has a 16:9 tilt digital photo display with 800×480-pixel WVGA resolution.

Some key features for the Epson PictureMate Show:
-4” x 6” photo prints
-16:9 tilt digital photo display with 800×480-pixel WVGA resolution
-Print photos in 37 seconds
-270 MB internal memory
-Supports popular memory cards
-Supports USB thumb drives, PictBridge devices

The Epson PictureMate Show is available now and costs about $300.

Press release:
Print and Display Your Images with Epson PictureMate Show, The Ultimate Two-in-One Digital Frame and Compact Photo Printer

LONG BEACH, Calif., Dec. 3, 2009 – Today Epson announced a breakthrough in the compact photo printer market with the introduction of PictureMate® Show, the ultimate two-in-one digital photo frame and 4” x 6” photo printer. Designed for the photo enthusiast, PictureMate Show is a versatile hybrid that offers consumers one convenient solution for displaying, sharing and printing better-than-lab-quality photos in the convenience of their homes all year round.

Boasting a seven-inch, 16:9 tilt digital photo display with 800×480-pixel WVGA resolution, PictureMate Show makes an incredible display of your favorite photos. It also offers 12 unique and entertaining slideshow formats for digital images, as well as a remote control to conveniently view and display photos in your home or office. Combined with the best quality 4” x 6” photo printer, it offers the highest maximum print resolution in its class (5760 x 1440 dpi) to produce beautiful photos with incredible detail and true-to-life skin tones in as fast as 37 seconds1.

“Perfect for everyone in the family, Epson’s PictureMate Show combines the best in design and performance while offering a unique way to instantly print and share cherished memories,” said Stacey Tieu, associate product manager, Consumer Ink Jets, Epson America Inc. “PictureMate Show is not only an exceptional gift to give this holiday season, but also a great product to have year round because nothing on the market compares in terms of quality, speed, reliability, and value. This convenient, portable printer makes it easy to instantly print and share photos at parties, special events or family gatherings.”

Additional Features and Benefits of PictureMate Show:

· Offers a large 270 MB internal memory to automatically store hundreds of photos, run slideshows and reprint images any time

· Prints from all popular memory cards via built-in card slots2, USB thumb drives, PictBridge® devices, and PDAs or digital cameras with optional Bluetooth® adapter3

· Delivers durable, smudge, scratch, and water resistant photos that resist fading up to 96 years under glass and over 200 years in dark album storage – up to four times longer than traditional, film processed photos4

· Prints custom sizes from 0.3” x 0.3” to 4” x 6”, great for passport photos, filling unusual frame sizes, photo key chains, photo bracelets and more

· Offers versatility with various layouts and color effects, such as classic borders or borderless options, mini-wallet, wallet, and 4”x 6”, as well as black and white, sepia, or color

· Get perfect prints every time with easy and convenient photo editing features, including Auto Photo Correction that automatically adjusts photos for optimum color and balance, cropping capabilities, red-eye removal, and more

· Delivers affordable prints on glossy and matte paper with Epson’s PictureMate Print Packs, which include ink and either 150 sheets of 4” x 6” glossy paper or 100 sheets of 4” x 6” matte paper

Pricing and Availability
PictureMate Show ($299.99*) is currently available through a variety of online retail stores and Epson’s retail site. For more information, please see the PictureMate Show[CS1] fact sheet or visit http://www.mypicturemate.com.

About Epson America Inc.
Epson America Inc. is the U.S. affiliate of Seiko Epson Corporation and a leading provider of digital imaging products that exceed the vision of its customers. The company’s extensive range of printers, scanners and 3LCD projectors are renowned for their high quality, functionality, compactness, and energy efficiency. The Seiko Epson organization is proud of its ongoing contributions to the global environment and for the second year in a row is part of the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index, an indicator for leading companies in economic, environmental and social criteria.

1Color photo without a PC in borderless layout measured from start of paper feed. Actual print time will vary based on system configuration, software, and page complexity. See http://www.epson.com/printspeed for details.

2Prints from CompactFlash® (Type I/II), Secure Digital (SD™), SDHC,™ MMC, xD-Picture Card™ (Type M/H), Microdrive® and Memory Stick®.

3Bluetooth adapter sold separately; please visit http://www.MyPictureMate.com for ordering information.

4Based on accelerated testing of prints displayed under glass in indoor display conditions. Actual print stability will vary according to media, printed image, display conditions, light intensity, temperature, humidity and atmospheric conditions. Epson does not guarantee the longevity of prints. For maximum print life, display all prints under glass or UV filter or properly store them.

* Estimated street price

Epson PictureMate Charm

Epson PictureMate is a series of popular photo printer from Epson that has scored high on tests. The latest Epson PictureMate Charm has now been tested by PC Magazine.

Some key features for the Epson PictureMate Charm:
-Print speed: 37 seconds for postcard sized images
-2.5″ LCD screen
-Memory card slots
-Auto Photo Correction
-Has a carry handle

PC Magazine ends up giving the Epson PictureMate a “Very Good” 4.5 out of 5 points rating. The printer gets such a good rating due to very fast print speeds and high quality prints that are even better than previous PictureMate models. The prints are long lasting and actually pretty cheap to produce. The only downsides are a bit small LCD screen and the lack of ability to print from USB sticks.
Read the full review of the Epson PictureMate Charm printer here.

Epson Stylus SX610FW

CNET UK has tested the Epson Stylus SX610FW four-in-one wireless printer that lets you fax and scan. The printer uses individual inks so one should be able to save a bit money on ink costs.

Some key features for the Epson Stylus SX610FW:
-Four-in-one printer
-Scan
-Fax
-Wireless connectivity
-6.3cm LCD screen
-Print speeds up to 38 pages per minute

CNET UK gives the Epson Stylus SX610FW a pretty good review where the printer scores 7.9 points out of 10. The reviewer likes how easy it is to set up the printer and it is able to make text prints of excellent quality, but on the downside the Epson printer makes photos that are a bit dull. Seems like a good choice for businesses wanting an inkjet printer.
Read the full review of the Epson Stylus SX610FW printer here.