Epson PM260 PictureMate Dash Compact Photo Printer
The Epson PictureMate Dash Personal Photo Lab is a portable photo printer that quickly and easily creates stacks of durable, pro-quality photos. A 3.6" LCD display enables viewing and picture selection and one touch of a button begins the printing process.
The PictureMate Dash supports all popular memory cards, and you can even print directly from your digital camera or mobile phone. The Dash prints at speeds up to 37 seconds - with or without turning on your computer. The PictureMate Dash always delivers beautiful prints that last generations, and each print is smudge, scratch, water and fade resistant for convenient worry-free handling.
Each PictureMate Print Pack contains everything you need, including both the photo cartridge and photo paper. There are even matte and glossy photo paper options.
- Brilliant Pro-Quality Photos
- The Micro Piezo technology of the PictureMate Dash delivers superior prints on glossy or matte photo paper with sharp images with colors that are vibrant and skin tones true-to-life.
- Fast Borderless Printing
- Print true borderless 4" x 6" photos in as fast as 37 seconds, or print multiple smaller images on a 4" x 6" sheet such as wallet size or passport photos.
- Direct Printing
- The PictureMate Dash is compatible with popular digital camera memory cards, or connect to any PictBridge-enabled digital camera for direct photo printing. It is also compatible with USB flash drives and other mass storage devices so you can save photos to, and print photos from, your favorite USB flash drives or external hard drives.
- Blutooth Capability
- Users can print wirelessly from a Bluetooth-enabled mobile phone, PDA, or other device with an optional Bluetooth photo print adapter for Epson.
- One-Touch Printing
- Just insert a memory card or connect a digital camera or USB flash drive and, at the touch of a button, print stacks of beautiful pro-quality 4x6 photos.
- Huge 3.6" Preview Display
- View and select photos before printing with the 3.6-inch premium photo viewer, then edit your images right on the display - remove red eye, crop with one touch, print in black-and-white or sepia, re-size images, all without a PC.
- Durable & Fade Resistant Photos
- PictureMate color photos are smudge, scratch, & water resistant for worry-free handling, and they resist fading up to 96 years.
- Portable, Compact Design
- The PictureMate Dash includes a convenient, sturdy handle which makes it easy to carry it around for those who like to print away from a computer.
- Low, Everyday Print Cost
- PictureMate Print Packs offer everything you need to print borderless photos. Paper and ink comes in one box for as little as 40 cents per print.
| Printing Method | |
|---|---|
| Printing Technology | Advanced MicroPiezo optimized for photo printing |
| Maximum Resolution | 5760 x 1440 dpi |
| Minimum Ink Droplet Size | 3 picoliters |
| Ink Type | PictureMate Ink |
| Ink Palette | CMYK |
| Ink Cartridge Configuration | 1 PictureMate 200 Photo Ink Cartridge |
| Ink Cartridges |
T5846 PictureMate 200-Series Glossy Print Pack (150 - 4x6" prints) T5845-M PictureMate 200-Series Matte Print Pack (100 - 4x6" prints) |
| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Print Speed | 4" x 6" Color Photo: 37 seconds |
| Input Buffer | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Printer Duty Cycle | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Print Archival Life | Up to 96 Years |
| Paper Handling | |
|---|---|
| Maximum Paper Width | 4" |
| Maximum Printable Area | 4" x 6" Borderless |
| Paper Sizes | 4" x 6" |
| Borderless Photo Sizes | 4" x 6" |
| Paper Types | PictureMate photo paper |
| Maximum Paper Thickness | 8.3 mil (190 gsm) |
| Paper Capacity | 20 sheets |
| Special Media Support | No |
| Connectivity | |
|---|---|
| Computer Interface |
USB 2.0 (supports connection between printer and PC or mass storage device) Bluetooth (with optional Bluetooth Photo Print Adapter) |
| Compatible Memory Cards |
CompactFlash (Type I & II) Secure Digital (SD) Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) MultiMedia Card (MMC) Memory Stick Microdrive xD-Picture Card |
| Direct Print Capable | Yes (PictBridge & USB Direct Print) |
| Network Capable | No |
| PostScript Support | No |
| System & Software Requirements |
Windows System
Macintosh System
|
| Physical | |
|---|---|
| Status Display | 3.6" TFT Color LCD Display & Indicator LEDs |
| Image Preview Display | 3.6" TFT Color LCD |
| Front Panel Controls | Power, Menu, Back, Print, Print all, 4-way Controller, OK, Zoom, Display, Stop, Start, save to CD |
| Power Requirements | 120v AC, 50-60Hz |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | 9.1 x 6.5 x 8.7" |
| Weight | 5.3 lb |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 34 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
91%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Easy to setup (32)
- Easy to use (32)
- Compact (25)
- Fast print time (25)
- Reliable (11)
Cons
Best Uses
- Photos (17)
- Everyday images (7)
- Color photos (5)
- Casual printing (3)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Frequent user (12), Heavy duty user (4), Professional (4), Enthusiast (3), Infrequent user (3)
- Primary use:
- Personal (19), Business (15)
Most Liked Positive Review
Fantastic Little Printer
This little Epson is similar in quality to my 2200 Epson Printer which I have used to make fairly large professional quality prints on archival paper for years now without a single glitch. Epson quality...Read complete review
This little Epson is similar in quality to my 2200 Epson Printer which I have used to make fairly large professional quality prints on archival paper for years now without a single glitch. Epson quality is supurb- I would not consider another printer. I have had other brands and have been really dismayed by them, and am thrilled with Epson. This handy little printer is great. I though it was so wonderful, protable and fun that I also purchased the battery (which is opional) so I could use it on trips. Today I plan to print several small photos of Bighorn Sheep (and fox kits!) from a Colorado photographic trip this week. These will be great for family to see- then I'll print the really good ones on the larger Epson later!
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Most Liked Negative Review
Good enough for home use
I have used this item in my home studio, but after I had the third one break down I consider upgrading to a more commercial compact printer.
Prints are great in quality and ...Read complete review
I have used this item in my home studio, but after I had the third one break down I consider upgrading to a more commercial compact printer.
Prints are great in quality and durability. Comes with a convenient print pack.
Software options are limited; 20 sheet tray is too small; after a while, with the printer still being fairly new, it just says 'parts inside printer are at the end of service life', and you have to throw a nice investment away.
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Pros
- Compact Design
- Easy Setup
- Easy To Use
- Fast Print Time
- Reliable
Cons
- None
Best Uses
- Photos
Comments about Epson PM260 PictureMate Dash Compact Photo Printer:
If you need a fast, portable, top quality, 4x6 print, affordable, printer, THIS IS IT! I inserted a SD card into the printer, pressed print, and 37 seconds later I got a 4x6 borderless print. Wow!
Portable is an understatement. Imagine a 4 can cooler. That's about the size of it, only lighter.
Quality, I think it's far better than the drug store photo departments. And don't forget, you're printing at home without having to stand on a line. I saw a demo a few years ago of this ink and paper tech. Water resistant? It works!!
4x6 print and affordable? Do you homework. Your per print cost will vary. The quality, print speed, convenience, and printer size, makes up for the few pennies extra you MIGHT pay.
Oh, my bad luck? The printer I got pulled two sheets of papers twice out of ten times. The replacement worked fine.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Compact Design
- Durable construction
- Easy Setup
- Easy To Use
Cons
Best Uses
- Photos
Comments about Epson PM260 PictureMate Dash Compact Photo Printer:
Instant prints at children's parties-adult parties too.
Easy portability & setup.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Epson PM260 PictureMate Dash Compact Photo Printer:
How I wish I could give this 0 stars. When I first bought the printer, I was super happy. The print quality was great, it was fast and the colors were vibrant. Then, I found out if you do not print pictures almost every day, the nozzles get clogged up and you end up wasting most of your ink cartridge trying to clean the heads. The other problem is that you have to buy the ink cartridge with paper. I have tons of paper left over because with each ink cartridge I have bought, I have only printed about max 15 pictures and then it clogs up and I have to start over. I complained to the company and they sent me a refurbished one to replace mine (I had to leave my brand new ink cartridge in my old one when I sent it in). I got the new one and the "initial" cartridge they sent with the new refurbished unit gave me maybe 15 pictures before it was empty. It took me a week to buy a new cartridge and when I installed it and started printing, it gave me the same streaky images that I had with my old one. Sigh- I wish I had stayed with an HP product- never had any problems at all with my old HP printing unit!! BEWARE!! This product has horrible long term problems! (mine is about 7 months old- Ive bought about 4 ink cartridges and printed maybe a max of 45 pictures!!)
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Compact Design
- Easy Setup
- Easy To Use
Cons
Best Uses
- Photos
Comments about Epson PM260 PictureMate Dash Compact Photo Printer:
Most often I'm shooting portraits of children at events. After a few hours at the first event I lost track of how many positive comments I received from parents. "I can have the picture now".
The menu is easy to work through. It goes to the default settings every time you put the memory card in it. This is not so nice since I want the date on the face of the print. It only takes a few sec to set this, but I normally have kids lined up. And a few seconds every time you go to the printer really adds up over many hours.
I need a 2nd printer and an assistant to run it.
The print cartridge will make it through the included paper. I did one event with a blue ocean type of background. (Lots of blue) The cartridge ran out of blue about 120 prints. The box will tell you that the cartridge is low around the 110 mark, Just keep going. Most often you will run out of paper first.
The carry case is well made. The paper/ink replacement kit will not fit in the end pockets? What were they thinking??? You will find something to put in them, like an extension chord. The case will protect it from falls and getting banged around in the back of a truck. If your traveling around with it, the case is worth the $.
- Primary use:
- Business
Pros
- Compact Design
- Easy Setup
- Easy To Use
- Fast Print Time
- Low Ink Consumption
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Epson PM260 PictureMate Dash Compact Photo Printer:
We use the printer to print on the spot at Events.
We were going to buy the Sony Snaplab
but decided to try the Picturemate.
We were so impressed by the quality and print time that we bought 3 more.
So we use a 4 printer setup at every event.
Nobody has to wait more than 30 seconds to get their print.
In the last 3 weeks we have made enough money to buy 3 Snaplabs.
We are sticking with the Picturemates.
We might buy 2 more.
EXCELLENT PRINTER
- Primary use:
- Business
Pros
- Durable construction
- Easy To Use
- Fast Print Time
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Photos
Comments about Epson PM260 PictureMate Dash Compact Photo Printer:
Fast and easy, not the most inexpensive print... but it is a good print!
- Primary use:
- Business
Pros
- Compact Design
- Easy Setup
- Easy To Use
- Fast Print Time
Cons
Best Uses
- Photos
Comments about Epson PM260 PictureMate Dash Compact Photo Printer:
The printer works great and produces wonderful pictures. My only real gripe with the unit is that it ships with just enough ink to print 20 pictures. Then you have to buy more ink. The cartridge that you buy after the fact is supposedly good for 150 prints. We shall see...
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Easy Setup
- Easy To Use
Cons
Best Uses
- Photos
Comments about Epson PM260 PictureMate Dash Compact Photo Printer:
Bought this for my daughter's graduation present.
It worked right out of the box and produced excellent pictures. As expected, included ink pack only lasted a short while so I would suggest buying extra ink right away.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Compact Design
- Durable construction
- Easy Setup
- Easy To Use
- Fast Print Time
Cons
Best Uses
- Photos
Comments about Epson PM260 PictureMate Dash Compact Photo Printer:
I use it with my iPhoto program on my Mac. One is able to print directly from a memory card but, I am more comfortable sprucing up my photos with the iPhoto program before I print. The PictureMate is easy to use and operate. It prints relatively quickly and the photos are of a high quality. I have only owned it for a couple of weeks, so I can't comment on its durability, and I haven't taken advantage of all of its features. My only problem with PictureMate is that when I order prints, I must purchase the Espon 4X6 paper as well. It would be nice, and probably less expensive to just purchase the ink without the photo paper
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Compact Design
- Easy Setup
- Easy To Use
- Fast Print Time
Cons
Best Uses
- Photos
Comments about Epson PM260 PictureMate Dash Compact Photo Printer:
Easy to set up. I also bought the bluetooth adapter so I can print right off my cell phone. What a great idea.
Love it.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Compact Design
- Durable construction
- Easy Setup
- Easy To Use
- Reliable
Cons
- Slow Print Time
Best Uses
- Photos
Comments about Epson PM260 PictureMate Dash Compact Photo Printer:
This product works well, bulky and slow are the only draw backs. Need to print all the pictures at once because the ink drys up qickly.
- Primary use:
- Business
Pros
- Compact Design
- Easy Setup
- Easy To Use
- Fast Print Time
Cons
Best Uses
- Photos
Comments about Epson PM260 PictureMate Dash Compact Photo Printer:
I have an Epson PRO-7800 (24" wide) printer, but doing 4x6's on wide paper is a hassle, and often wastes paper. Having this PictureMate solves that problem, and it makes very nice prints. And being Dye-Sub and using Epson paper, the longevity is good as well. Sure saves me a lot of time and effort.
- Primary use:
- Business
Pros
- Compact Design
- Easy Setup
- Easy To Use
- Fast Print Time
Cons
Best Uses
- Photos
Comments about Epson PM260 PictureMate Dash Compact Photo Printer:
Easy to use and relatively fast.
- Primary use:
- Business
Pros
- Compact Design
- Durable construction
- Easy Setup
- Easy To Use
- Fast Print Time
Cons
- Jams Easily
- Too much ink used
Best Uses
- Graphics & Charts
- Photos
Comments about Epson PM260 PictureMate Dash Compact Photo Printer:
Vivid colours and fast print time my problem is that the ink finishes before the paper also why is the life span so short
- Primary use:
- Business
Pros
- Compact Design
- Easy Setup
- Easy To Use
- Fast Print Time
Cons
Best Uses
- Photos
Comments about Epson PM260 PictureMate Dash Compact Photo Printer:
The pictures are excellant. I's easy to use.
Costly to print a lot of pictures.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Accurate Colors
- Easy Setup
- Easy To Use
- Fast Print Time
- Great Overall Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Color Photos
- Everyday images
Comments about Epson PM260 PictureMate Dash Compact Photo Printer:
After using this little, portable and fantastic printer, I will be printing all my own photos! I will not be ordering prints online ever again. The quality is clear, crisp, sharp and amazing. I have used both the matte and glossy photo papers and it's as if they came from a print shop. I love how you do not need a computer to crop, rotate, adjust your images. You can add borders or print bordless. The paper is inexpensive and comes with the ink cartidges. For the price, this is the best printer and I couldn't be happier with my purchase.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Easy Setup
- Easy To Use
- Fast Print Time
- Great Overall Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Color Photos
Comments about Epson PM260 PictureMate Dash Compact Photo Printer:
The printer is very easy to use and the quality is great! The only thing I didn't know about it, is that it only prints 4 x 6 prints-other than that, I'm very happy with the purchase.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Easy Setup
- Easy To Use
- Fast Print Time
- Great Overall Quality
- Inexpensive Consumables
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Epson PM260 PictureMate Dash Compact Photo Printer:
This printer prints a 4x6 print in about half the time of some of it's similarly priced competitors. Consumables are less expensive too. The quality of the prints is at least as good as at the instant print kiosk at a pharmacy or discount store. It's a snap to transport and use. If someone walked away with it, I'd buy another just like it!
- Primary use:
- Business
Pros
- Compact Design
- Easy Setup
- Easy To Use
- Fast Print Time
- Great Contrast
- Great Overall Quality
- Reliable
- Sharp Tones & Colors
Cons
- Color adjustment confusin
Best Uses
- Black & White Photos
- Color Photos
- Everyday images
Comments about Epson PM260 PictureMate Dash Compact Photo Printer:
Already own the Epson Picturemate (without the screen). Love it, but always wished it had the viewing screen. Really love my Picturemate Dash. Super fast printing (much faster than my old one). The color adjustment takes some getting used to. But other than, it's great. Easy to understand, very clear, crisp pics! My mom will love my old one!
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Accurate Colors
- Easy Setup
- Easy To Use
- Fast Print Time
- Great Overall Quality
- Sharp Tones & Colors
Cons
Best Uses
- Everyday images
- Snap shots
Comments about Epson PM260 PictureMate Dash Compact Photo Printer:
we are very pleased with the quality of the photos. as good as any professional lab.
- Primary use:
- Personal
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- Price: $37.95
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- Price: $39.99
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- Price: $5.99
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What's in the Box
- Power Adapter
- Power Cable (type A)
- PictureMate Print Pack (Paper and ink cartridge for 20 4" x 6" photos)
- Software CD-ROM (Printer drivers, ArcSoft PhotoImpression)
- Quick Start Guide
- Printer Manual
- 1-Year Limited Warranty (U.S.A. & Canada) with Epson Exchange program
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