Epson PictureMate Snap (PM 240) 4x6 Photo Printer

I bought this printer to replace one exactly like it that I have had for years. Some functions on my old printer did not work, and every time I turn it on, I receive a message that internal parts need service. When I checked Epson's customer service, they advised replacing the printer, and from experience, I know it is not usually worth the cost of repairing printers. I bought my first one used from a friend about 6 years ago, and I know she used it a lot. I am a scrapbooker, and I print many pictures to scrap. The thing I really like about this printer is that it prints better quality pictures than what I can get at WalMart or Target, and I have control over the picture quality (to an extent). I also like that I can choose to print 3" x 3" or 2" x 2" pictures, as well as 4" x 6" and several other sizes. I purposely shopped around for this particular printer because some of the newer models do not give you the option to print the small picture sizes, but I use those small sizes frequently in scrapbooking. With a price of $200, I just hope I get as many years from this printer as I did from my original one. My daughter has used the same model for years, and she had had no problems to date.

First, it wasn't a PictureMate Snap. Second, it didn't work when I finally tried it this week. My fault for thinking it wasn't used and it would print pictures. I give 18"doll clothes, (most I make), shoes and accessories to charities. I take two pictures of each outfit, so this year that's 170 pictures. My old PcitureMate Snap is failing so I was desperate for another printer. I sent away for two and neither worked. I am not asking for my money back, my fault for believing in the goodness of people. .

This was a gift to my cousin, but I played with it first so I could teach her how to use it. Really nice item. Only thing that puts a frown on my face is....a friend of mine saw the photo printer and went on Craigs List and bought an "almost new" one for $35. She showed it to me and it was hardly used. However, I like the one I bought that was "brand new".

I had one of these I bought new, but needed to replace and bought this one second hand. The original one I had lasted quite a few years and I didn't have any regular problems with it till it stopped working. Felt I had gotten pretty good value for the original. This replacement was used and it didn't last at all, I am sorry I bought it used. I had to do maintenance and cleaning constantly and it used up all the ink before I could even print any photos, the value for dollar after buying the machine and the ink was very bad. Now i am giving up on it and feel like I was ripped off.

I chose the Snap as a gift for a sister who is challenged by new technology. Its ease-of-use should win her over, plus its compact size and portability. She'll never have to use the computer as it accepts most image cards directly. It should be a great printer for her scrap-booking if she learns to use the new digital camera! The printer's introductory print pak was past the expiration date, producing striped prints. Nozzle cleaning did nothing. The seller sent a new pak which produced a clear, crisp print with good color saturation and contrast. The ink cartrige installs as easily as a VCR tape, but seems wastefully large. (Lots of plastic.) All the inks are together, so you probably throw away good ink when one color runs out. You can't zoom in to inspect the sharpness of the image, so must check that in the camera to choose the ones you want to print. Cropping and some image enhancement is possible, but with the small screen it's hard to tell if it needs it. Print layout is limited to pre-established choices - a plus if you want simplicity, a minus if you want something other that what is offered. Recommended for portability (works on batteries too), simplicity and quality snapshots.

My wife is not very technologically inclined and always complained when it came to printing pictures from our digital cameras. I basically had to do it for her as she had hard time pulling the photos from the cameras to print them out from our pc. SOLUTION! I bought her a picturemate snap and now she can print photos easily on her own with impressive results! This is a great portable printer! I would highly recommend it both for ease of use and print results.

It is so nice to be able to print your own photos in the convenience of your own home. This printer was rated best in a Money magazine survey so I purchased it. It is very easy to use and the pictures look very good. Anyone who purchases it should make sure to purchase the additional pack of paper and ink cartridge package because the printer does not come with much.

Extremely disappointed with this company that sold the printer they sent out a product that was defective and I pretty sure they knew it. It’s a challenge getting your refund back the company service!