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November 22, 2006
[ REVIEW—EPSON Picturemate 250 printer ]
Price: $330
Highly Recommended
The low-down: The Epson PM250 printer is a dedicated postcard (10cm by 15cm) portable printer. It is intended as a stand-alone printer for use without a computer and it has both a carry handle and optional battery to enhance its portability.
The printer has both Pictbridge for direct connection to a camera and slots for every type of memory card. There is also a USB socket for computer connection and provision for Bluetooth file transmission.
To keep the operation really simple the ink and paper come in a “picture pack” which includes 150 sheets of paper and a single ink cartridge containing all the colours (rrp $42.50).
There is a small LCD screen through which photos can be selected and marked for printing and which provides for some rudimentary quality adjustments.
Print speed is not fast but is acceptable.
Like this: The image quality from this tiny printer is exemplary. Resolution is of the highest order. Colour is faithful to the original. Output is consistently excellent and comparable with the very best photolab prints.
Dislike that: To claim that this printer will eliminate the computer from the photo processing chain is to claim too much. It is true that a perfectly exposed image with correct colour balance will print well straight from the camera or memory card, but less than perfect pictures will not give satisfaction. The tiny LCD screen which is used for navigation and image correction is totally inadequate for the job.
Parting shot: We fell in love with this little printer. There is no need for Epson to claim more for it than it can deliver. It should be connected to a computer to get the best out of it -- and its best is very good indeed.
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Posted by terry at November 22, 2006 11:29 PM
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