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Epson PictureMate Charm Photo Printer (C11CA56203)

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Brand Epson
Connectivity Technology USB
Printing Technology Inkjet
Special Feature Compact
Color White
Model Name PICTUREMATE
Printer Output Color
Maximum Print Speed (Color) 1 ppm
Max Printspeed Monochrome 2 ppm
Item Weight 8.2 Pounds

About this item

  • Print your favorite photos, PC-free ¿ print photos directly from any digital camera
  • Get pro quality photos, fast! print vibrant, 4 x 6 inch photos in as fast as 37 seconds¿
  • Portable printing grab the handle and take PictureMate Charm to parties, events, the office, even your vacation getaway!
  • Smudge, scratch, water and fade resistant prints mean durable photos that last longer than traditional, film-processed photo
  • Get your photos, your way ¿ print popular photo sizes, black-and-white or sepia

Important information

Visible screen diagonal

3" / 7 cm

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Customer Ratings
3.83.8 out of 5 stars373
4.64.6 out of 5 stars3,478
4.64.6 out of 5 stars801
4.84.8 out of 5 stars1,048
2.92.9 out of 5 stars164
4.74.7 out of 5 stars586
Picture quality
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Easy to use
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printer output
Color
Color
Color
Color
Color
Color
printer technology
Inkjet
Thermal Dye Sublimation
Dye Sublimation
Thermal
Inkjet
Photographic print
paper size
4 inch x 6
4x6
4 x 6
2 x 3
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print media type
paper plain
glossy photo paper
labels
glossy photo paper
glossy photo paper
glossy photo paper
max input sheets
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connectivity tech
USB
USB
Wi-Fi
Bluetooth, USB
USB Cable | Wireless | Memory Card | USB Drive
Bluetooth
compatible devices
Camera, PC
Smartphones, Laptops, PC
Smartphones, PC, "Camera"
Smartphones
PC
Smartphones, Universal
operating system
Windows, Mac
Windows, iOS, Mac, Android
Windows 11, Mac OS 10 15 Catalina, macOS 10.12 Sierra, macOS 10.13 High Sierra, macOS 10.14 Mojave
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Product Description

Product Description

EPSON PICTUREMATE CHARM PERSONAL PHOTO LAB

From the Manufacturer

Your photos. Your way. — Share memories instantly — at home, on-the-go or in the office — with PictureMate Charm. This portable photo printer turns your photos and professional images into better-than-lab-quality prints. Just connect any digital camera or insert a memory card1. Then, use the 2.5" color photo screen to preview photos, remove red eye and enhance colors. Once you choose to print, PictureMate Charm will print a 4" x 6" photo in as fast as 37 seconds.† With this portable printer, you can get stacks of photos without the wait or cost of a photo lab, and without a PC. Use the optional battery and print photos wherever you go — at the park, on vacation or at a photo shoot. PictureMate Charm saves the on-the-go photographer time and money, without compromising quality. Prints are smudge, scratch, water and fade resistant, and made to last a lifetime. So, trust your memories to PictureMate.®

Brilliant results and superior durability

The PictureMate Charm delivers amazing quality and detail, plus true-to-life skin tones. You get professional quality photos that are smudge, scratch, water and fade resistant, so you can handle them right after printing. Place them in an album or share them with family and friends, worry-free.



What the press is saying:

"...the combination of fast speed, low cost per page, and high-quality prints that are both rugged and long-lived puts the Charm way out in front of its competition, and earns it a spot as Editors' Choice for 4- by 6-inch dedicated photo printers." David M. Stone, PC Mag.com (10.28.09)


2.5" color photo viewer

With its large, 2.5" color photo viewer, PictureMate Charm makes it easy to select and print beautiful photos. On-screen instructions walk you through everything — selecting, previewing and even editing your photos for printing. Remove red eye or enhance colors. Then, preview your changes immediately. With the LCD photo viewer, you can view your photos with precision detail. So, you get to see exactly what you’ll get before you print it! And, there’s no wasted paper!



Convenient compatibility

Whether you're at home or on the go, PictureMate Charm is the worry-free way to print your digital photos. PictureMate works with any digital camera — just insert a memory card1 and you'll be previewing your photos in seconds! You can even use PictureMate with PictBridge™ devices and your Bluetooth®-enabled camera phone2.



Fast photo print speeds — without compromising quality

PictureMate Charm, you get superior, pro quality prints at unsurpassed speeds — 4" x 6" photos in as fast as 37 seconds!† No other portable, small-format printer can offer such performance. That’s what makes PictureMate the perfect solution for printing photos on the go. It’s fast, easy and offers amazing results. With PictureMate, it’s easier than ever to achieve exceptional quality and get prints that are better than those from a lab or photo kiosk, or traditional, film-processed prints.



Choose from multiple layouts and other options

Print stacks of photos to share with family and friends. It’s easier than ever with PictureMate Charm. Best of all, you can print each photo just the way you want it. Select from various layout options, remove red eye, and much more! Then, when you’re ready, print in black-and-white, color or sepia, without altering the original file. And, when it comes to size, the choice is up to you! Choose wallet, classic borders, borderless and more! It’s never been easier to get better-than-lab-quality photos, made to order!



Black-and-white
8 per page
Wallet size
Classic border
Borderless
Sepia
Proof sheet

The smart tool for professionals

Medical and dental professionals can use PictureMate Charm to track a patient’s recovery process — all while ensuring his/her privacy. Architects and real estate agents can quickly and easily document the stages of a project on the job site, or highlight the features of various properties. With the optional rechargeable battery, it's easy to print photos to share with clients no matter where you are.


Features/Benefits

  • Print your favorite photos, PC-free — print photos directly from any digital camera
  • Get pro quality photos, fast! — print vibrant 4" x 6" photos in as fast as 37 seconds†
  • Portable printing — grab the handle and take PictureMate Charm to parties, events, the office, even your vacation getaway!
  • Share prints for generations to come — smudge, scratch, water and fade resistant prints mean durable photos that last longer than traditional, film-processed photos3
  • Get your photos, your way — print popular photo sizes, black-and-white or sepia
  • Easily edit photos — remove red eye and more
  • Print stacks of photos at an everyday, low print price — all the pictures you want at an affordable price
  • Ready to share — instant-dry photos make it easy to give pictures to family and friends right away
  • Print in the great outdoors — operate PictureMate Charm for hours on a single battery charge (with optional rechargeable battery)
  • Print wirelessly — optional Bluetooth adapter2
  • Weight and Dimensions (W x D x H) — Weight: 7.9 lb, Printing: 9.1" x 13.5" x 10.5", Storage: 9.1" x 6.7" x 5.7"

Eco features

  • ENERGY STAR® qualified
  • Designed to be Recycled4


PictureMate 200/300 Series Print Pack Glossy (T5846)
PictureMate 200/300 Series Print Pack Matte (T5845-M)



What’s in the Box

  • PictureMate Show personal photo lab
  • Initial photo cartridge and paper for about 20 4" x 6" photos
  • Power cord
  • Quick start guide and CD

PictureMate products
Your photos, your way

PictureMate is the perfect accessory for your digital camera. It’s like having your own personal photo lab, all in the comfort of home. Print in the kitchen, den, anywhere, even while on the go — anytime, day or night. It’s easy — no computer required. Get beautiful photos, fast. And, share them for generations to come. With an everyday, low print price, you can print all you want! PictureMate fits your needs, your schedule and your life.


 † Color photo without a PC in borderless layout, measured from start of paper feed. Additional print time will vary based on system configuration, software, and page complexity. See www.epson.com/printspeed for details.
  1. Prints from CompactFlash® (Type I and II), Secure Digital (SD™), SDHC,™ MMC, xD-Picture Card™ (Type M/H), Microdrive® and Memory Stick®
  2. Bluetooth adapter sold separately; please visit www.MyPictureMate.com for ordering information.
  3. Based 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.
  4. See our website for convenient and reasonable recycling options at www.epson.com/recycle

Epson and PictureMate are registered trademarks, Epson Exceed Your Vision is a registered logomark and Better Products for a Better Future and PictureMate Show are trademarks of Seiko Epson Corporation. All other product and brand names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Epson disclaims any and all rights in these marks Copyright 2009 Epson America, Inc. 8/09

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Customer reviews

3.8 out of 5 stars
3.8 out of 5
373 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the picture quality, ease of use, and print quality of the printer. For example, they mention that it prints great photos, is decent, and has a simple interface. Some appreciate the speed and portability. That said, some complain about the ink capacity and performance.

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124 customers mention113 positive11 negative

Customers are satisfied with the picture quality of the printer. They mention that the pictures are awesome, vivid, and well-saturated. They also appreciate the crispness, and how quickly the prints are produced.

"...printer, as a photographer I feel that the quality and detail of these prints is superb and I'm excited to use them in my company." Read more

"...On the plus side the picture quality is good." Read more

"The Epson Charm does print quality nice looking photos....the PROBLEMS are:1...." Read more

"Recently bought the Picturemate charm for my office. Terrific picture quality, I don't think it's any less in quality than taking it to your local..." Read more

101 customers mention92 positive9 negative

Customers are satisfied with the quality of the printer. For example, they mention it's a decent, portable unit with good print quality. Some say the prints turn out better than they do from the drugstore. Overall, most are happy with the reliability and performance of the product.

"...The bottom line is...this is an excellent printer if you are printing directly from your camera or your camera's memory card and have the time to..." Read more

"...Great little unit!" Read more

"...Overall, this is a decent printer. The printer paper is not water resistant. I only used a drop of water to test that theory...." Read more

"Do not underestimate this machine, it's amazing. I thought the price tag was mainly for the convenience and portability but I was wrong...." Read more

74 customers mention53 positive21 negative

Customers like the print quality of the printer. They say it makes good prints pretty quickly, is easy to use, and produces amazing pictures. Some customers also mention that the printer is very noisy on start up but prints rather quite. They appreciate the good memory and processor speed, as well as the great photo durability, and great print clarity. Overall, most are happy with the product's print quality and ease of use.

"...colors were spot on, the saturation was just right and the level of detail is amazing, even in my little 1-2" prints...." Read more

"...The Canon Selphy is superior to the Epson in that it prints easily from a USB memory card, your camera or your macbook computer and it is faster...." Read more

"...Impressive!Pros: Great photo Durability, great print clarity, very portable, reasonable paper/ink cost, small desk footprint, easy to..." Read more

"...It just stopped printing good photos. The images were green and just not okay by any means. HOWEVER, I got it back to working like new!..." Read more

71 customers mention69 positive2 negative

Customers find the printer easy to use and set up. They also appreciate the simple interface and fast printing. Customers say the instructions are easy to read and the printer was working in less than 5 minutes. They appreciate the convenience and the multiple print sizes.

"...Very accurate colors Easy to use and very portable...." Read more

"...very portable, reasonable paper/ink cost, small desk footprint, easy to use menu, multiple print sizes, multiple data input possibilities..." Read more

"...an older picture mate with this one and all the new bells and whistles are quite good. Easy to set up, looks great, and very good print quality...." Read more

"...Easy to use, set up, switch out cartridges, travel with, etc...." Read more

41 customers mention38 positive3 negative

Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the printer. They mention that it prints pictures with brilliant colors, and the paper that is included is durable and plentiful. They also appreciate the sharper, more vivid, and improved dynamic range. Overall, they are happy with the contrast and overall lighting of the product.

"...The colors were spot on, the saturation was just right and the level of detail is amazing, even in my little 1-2" prints...." Read more

"...Nice, bright vivid colors." Read more

"...Overall design is compact, light weight, and cute too! It looks like a little mini cooler with a handle!..." Read more

"...The details are sharper, the contrast are better, and the overall lighting is more accurate...." Read more

41 customers mention41 positive0 negative

Customers like the portability of the printer. They mention it's very portable, compact, and easy to pack, set up, and use. They also appreciate the slimming feature and that it'll fit in their carry-on.

"...Very accurate colors Easy to use and very portable...." Read more

"...Pros: Great photo Durability, great print clarity, very portable, reasonable paper/ink cost, small desk footprint, easy to use menu, multiple print..." Read more

"...Overall design is compact, light weight, and cute too! It looks like a little mini cooler with a handle!..." Read more

"...Easy to set up, looks great, and very good print quality. Also like the portability...." Read more

52 customers mention31 positive21 negative

Customers are mixed about the performance of the printer. Some mention that it works very well, produces beautiful pictures, and is consistent in performance and output. However, others say that it never could get it to work with their iPhone, does not work with an SDHC memory card, and eventually stops working.

"...Over all, it worked great and was very reliable with no errors from the printer. I will continue using it : )" Read more

"...(which on some of my camera's it didn't recognize the device and wouldn't print.)3...." Read more

"small package, seems to do pretty well so far. big test coming next month. bought it for one reason, Christmas pictures. big event...." Read more

"...This is such a waste of $$ and you end up with a lot of photo paper." Read more

23 customers mention0 positive23 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the ink capacity of the printer. They mention that it comes with 150 sheets, but not enough ink to print them. The ink supply per cartridge is rather inadequate, and it runs out well before the paper does. Some customers also say that the first print cartridge is limited and does not print 500 prints.

"...I was also very disappointed that the initial ink cartridge supplied runs out after 20 prints...." Read more

"...One cartridge DOES NOT print 500 prints or even a number close to that. This is such a waste of $$ and you end up with a lot of photo paper." Read more

"...The only thing that is quite irritating is that there is no way to buy Epson ink cartridges for it without buying the paper...." Read more

"...I purchased a 100 sheet matte print pack and I was only able to print about 50 sheets...." Read more

The Charm Printer - A Charm to Use!!
5 Stars
The Charm Printer - A Charm to Use!!
This is a joy to use!! I got this to use at an office Toy Drive and Photo With Santa event and it was wonderful. The quality of the print (edge to edge!!) is beautiful on the glossy photo paper!! Everyone was thrilled with their pictures and allowed us to add a nice feature to the event. Love the size/weight, handles on the printer and on the box made it easy to carry in and out. It is super easy to use. Highly recommend it. It paired up nicely with the Vinyl Photo Booth Bookmark Sleeves to make a nice take away for the kids with their picture.
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Whitney
5.0 out of 5 stars Love it but ink runs out FAST!
Reviewed in the United States on December 1, 2012
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I bought this to do some light scrapbooking and printing. I live in Los Angeles so convenience is EVERYTHING. After printing the first 15 pictures, my machine just told me that I am low on ink and should replace the cartridge. Seems like this is going to be a pricey little en devour but so worth it for my light usage. Quality is ridiculously amazing! The pictures look even better from the ones that come from the photo lab. Very impressive. However, you can't plug your iphone into it with the USB because it wont recognize the pictures. And you can't have the pictures on a flash drive because it will not recognize the pictures. So the only way I found it recognizes images to print is if it is on your SD card. You can just use your SD card to transfer pics from your phone then to you computer then to you SD card and then to the printer. It's not as annoying as it sounds I just wish I could pop my phone into it. Also, if the photo is too big for its printing ability, it will not adjust the size to fit the frame, it just grabs the middle. It will not let you move up or down or left or right to adjust where you want it to print to fit the frame. Again, I just got used to it. I hope this little thing works in the long run!

update after a few years: It's been a couple years or more since I used this. It just stopped printing good photos. The images were green and just not okay by any means. HOWEVER, I got it back to working like new! Here are some suggestions:
1. Replace the toner. ONLY use the brand name toner, don't get the after market cartridges. You'll have a TON of paper left over after each toner you go through, so just beware I think that's normal from what reviews I've read.
2. Go through all the print settings and "clean" it up. I had to press "clean" about 20-25 times before I restored it. So don't give up!!
3. Store this in a room temp area. It messes these machines up if they get too hot or cold. For instance don't leave this in the garage

Hope these tips help! I still love the convenience of having this little machine. Pretty awesome! Worth it!
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Dusthan
5.0 out of 5 stars Superior detail and color
Reviewed in the United States on June 18, 2012
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My needs for a photo printer were a little different than most -- although I do like to print out the occasional snapshot, my primary purpose for this printer is for my work.

My business involves making very tiny photo prints so I require a much higher standard for detail or my clients will not be happy. For years I've gotten by on the latest iterations of HP photo printers which are fabulous for detail but because of their ink colors, black and white prints are typically "off" and show a markedly purple hue. Some wouldn't notice or care, but photographers do. I tried a little Canon Elphy for a short time which was great for size and for producing truer black and whites, but the detail was quite poor and the saturation was inadequate (in small prints).

I kept hearing that Epson printers are the absolute best in terms of professional prints at home from other photographers, but some that were recommended were wide format printers made for producing very large prints -- something for which I have no need. Not to mention most were over one thousand dollars. Almost by accident I discovered this little PictureMate and noted the great reviews. I tried to find one locally (in case I wanted to return it) but could find none, so I took a chance and ordered it here. (I almost didn't order it because Amazon states it has been available since 2001 and I was worried it was a decade-old model; it's not.)

I immediately took it out of the box and tested a print that was giving me trouble this weekend on other printers and I am now SO glad I bought this printer. I compared it with identical prints from my HP and my Canon and the Epson print blows them away. The colors were spot on, the saturation was just right and the level of detail is amazing, even in my little 1-2" prints. It also printed a toned black and white photo exactly as it was onscreen, whereas the Canon had somewhat stripped away the toning.

Unlike others, I'm not at all concerned with speedy printing (although I found it quick) nor am I overly worried about ink usage. My utmost concern was the quality of the print for small (I mean TINY) photos. If the quality is there at that level, I can only imagine how great full 4x6 prints will look whenever I need to print one. So for anyone else out there who, like me, has different than usual criteria for choosing a photo printer, as a photographer I feel that the quality and detail of these prints is superb and I'm excited to use them in my company.
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H Bateman
3.0 out of 5 stars Good quality but...
Reviewed in the United States on October 24, 2012
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I was somewhat disappointed with this product. I purchased my PictureMate PM225 a bit hastily and should have done more homework. The PM225 only prints 3 1/2" x 5" pictures. I would have preferred something that prints 4" x 6' or both.
I was also very disappointed that the initial ink cartridge supplied runs out after 20 prints. I would not have made the purchase had I known these things.

On the plus side the picture quality is good.
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