Received the latest Epson Press Release on their latest all-in-one printer, PictureMate PM310. One of the most interesting features is the super big 7-inch display. News Release after the break.
News Release
EPSON PROVIDES NEW WAYS TO SHARE PHOTOS WITH REVOLUTIONARY NEW COMPACT PHOTO PRINTER FEATURING A SEVEN-INCH DIGITAL PHOTO DISPLAY
The new Epson PictureMate™ PM310 introduces new functionality with a revolutionary large screen digital photo display and leads class with supreme print quality, and user-friendly applications
SINGAPORE, 14 January 2010 — Epson, a world leader in digital imaging and printing solutions, has launched its latest mini photo printer – the Epson PictureMate™ PM310 which offers users for the first time, an innovative dual functionality – photo playback with its large, seven-inch digital photo frame and excellent photo printing with its compact photo inkjet printer.
The Epson PictureMate™ PM310 serves not only as a professional mini photo printer but also doubles up as an attractive digital photo frame that presents images and photo slideshows. Its user-friendly applications also allow users to personalize their images with pre-installed photo frames that include Disney character themes and print them instantly.
“The Epson PictureMate™ 310 is a revolutionary inkjet photo printer that is designed to redefine modern living,” explains Epson Singapore’s General Manager, Mr Ng Ngee Khiang. “It combines a large seven-inch digital photo frame with an ultrafast inkjet photo printer that delivers high quality photographs in just 37 seconds. The Epson PictureMate™ 310 serves as an ideal gadget for family gatherings where digital photos from different cameras can be displayed and printed wirelessly with a click of a button on its remote control.”
Features of the Epson PictureMate™ PM310
7.0 inch LCD DIsplay Screen – The Epson PictureMate™ PM310 features the largest display screen available in its class – 7.0 inch LCD digital photo frame. Its tiltable screen allows users to preview and edit images before printing and also serves as a desktop digital photo frame that displays photographs with extreme clarity and brilliance. It comes with a remote control that allows users to navigate wirelessly to showcase their images in a series of animated photo slideshows.
Fast Print Speed1 – The inkjet photo printer prints efficiently with an ultrafast print speed that delivers a 4 X 6-inch photograph in approximately 37 seconds.
Disney Photo Frames – The Epson PictureMate™ 310 features a variety of pre-installed Disney photo frames for users to customize their photographs before printing. The Epson PhotoEnhance also allows users to edit their images by adjusting skin tones, colour casts, exposure levels and remove red eye effects.
Custom-ID Function – The Custom-ID function is a simple and user-friendly feature that allows users to easily customize various ID, passport or visa photo sizes without using a PC. It allows users to duplicate multiple copies of the same image onto a 4 x 6-inch photo paper and print according to the sizes required.
Large Capacity PicturePack – The new Epson PictureMate™ PM310 is compatible with the optional Large Capacity PicturePack which is a bundle of a high capacity ink cartridge and 300 pieces of 4 x 6-inch Epson photo paper that allows users to print in high volumes even more affordably.
Epson Claria™ Photographic Inks – Enjoy long lasting brilliant printouts with Epson Claria™ Photographic inks as they are smudge, water and fade-resistant, allowing photographs to be preserved up to 200 years2.
| Key Specifications | Epson PictureMate™ PM 310 |
| Printing Method | On-demand Ink Jet (piezoelectric) |
| Print Resolution | 5760 X 1440 dpi |
| Print Speed1 | Approx 37 sec per photo (Default, Borderless)
Approx 34 sec per photo (Default, w/Border) |
| LCD Screen | 7.0inch wide TFT (800 X 480 pixel) |
| Built-in Card Slot | 4 slots: CF Type II/ Memory Stick/ SD/ xD-Picture Card |
| Ink Type | Epson Claria™ Photographic Inks |
| Weight | 3.2kg |
The Epson PictureMate™ PM310 is priced affordably at S$299 and will be available in the market from 31 January 2010.
Footnotes:
- When printed via PC on PictureMate Photo Paper with Enhance Fine Detail mode set to off.
2. In accordance with Epson’s test conditions printed on Epson Premium Photo Paper. For more test information by Wilhelm Imaging Research, please visit www.wilhelm-research.com.
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