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Brother HL-2170W 23ppm Laser Printer with Wireless and Wired Network Interfaces

  • Monochrome laser printer prints up to 23 ppm, perfect for home or office use
  • High-quality 2400 x 600 dpi resolution
  • Features network connectivity via wireless/wired interfaces
  • 250-sheet capacity tray, Starter Toner Cartridge
  • One-year limited manufacturer’s warranty
  • Brother

Product Description
The HL-2170W is a network, monochrome laser printer that is ideal for home or home office printer sharing. It features network connectivity via Ethernet and wireless interfaces, a fast print speed of up to 23ppm, HQ resolution (up to 2400 x 600 dpi) for high-quality output, and quick processing with 32MB memory. It uses the Lower Capacity TN-330 Black Cartridge, the TN360 High Capacity Black Cartridge and the DR360 Drum Unit.  The HL-2170W provides flexible paper handling via an enclosed 250-sheet capacity tray and a manual by-pass slot for printing envelopes and letterhead. … More >>

Brother HL-2170W 23ppm Laser Printer with Wireless and Wired Network Interfaces

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Brother MFC-490 CW Printer Review

Here is a quick printer review we found on Youtube of the Brother MFC-490 CW. The Brother MFC-490 CW used the Brother LC61BK Black Series, and the LC61 Color (Cyan – LC61C, Magenta – LC61M, and Yellow LC61Y) Series of Ink Cartridges.


All in all, this is a pretty good printer, as long as you don’t mind always fixing the paper jams.

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Epson PictureMate Charm Featured as Ideal Wedding Day Photo Printer on “The Martha Stewart Show”

Wedding Memories Will Last a Lifetime with the Portable, Durable PictureMate Charm

LONG BEACH, Calif., Nov. 19, 2009 – Epson’s award-winning PictureMate® Charm will be featured tomorrow on a destination wedding-themed episode of “The Martha Stewart Show.” With superior photo quality, fast print speeds, and a compact design, the portable PictureMate Charm is the ideal solution for printing and sharing cherished memories on the wedding day or long after the big event.

While showcasing PictureMate Charm as an ideal photo printer for capturing wedding day memories during the previously-taped episode, daytime host Martha Stewart raved, “This is a wonderful printer.” Editorial director of Martha Stewart Weddings, Darcy Miller, added, “It’s a great gift for a bride.”

PictureMate Charm delivers beautiful, better-than-lab-quality glossy or matte 4”x6” prints that are smudge, scratch, water, and fade resistant, lasting up to four times longer than traditional, film-processed photos1. Featuring a 2.5” LCD screen, consumers can view and print photos, as well as remove red eye and select popular photo layouts and color tones, with or without a computer. In addition, PictureMate Charm prints from all popular memory cards with built-in card slots2, and prints wirelessly from PDAs and digital camera cell phones with an optional Bluetooth® adapter3.

“Many of today’s wedding photographers are providing digital files with their photo packages. This is where Epson’s PictureMate Charm becomes a bride’s best friend – allowing her to use the photographer’s digital files to quickly print 4”x6” photos in as fast as 37 seconds4 and instantly share cherished wedding and honeymoon moments with family and friends. There’s no need to wait for photo labs or kiosks, brides can save time and money with affordable and convenient PictureMate Print Packs – photo cartridge and paper included,” said Stacey Tieu, associate product manager, Consumer Ink Jets, Epson America Inc. “We’re very excited that PictureMate Charm is featured on ‘The Martha Stewart Show.’ Brides nationwide can now see how easy it is to print stunning photos with true-to-life skin tones and incredible detail at home or on-the-go.”

The audience for tomorrow’s show will be filled with brides who will each receive a new PictureMate Charm to print prized wedding photos that can be treasured for a lifetime. PictureMate Charm is also currently available for an estimated street price of $149.99 through a variety of online retail stores and Epson’s retail site, www.epsonstore.com. For more information, please see the PictureMate Charm fact sheet or visit www.Epson.com.

About Epson America Inc.
Epson is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of digital imaging products. The company’s extensive range of printers, scanners, 3LCD projectors, point-of-sale technology and crystal display devices are renowned for their innovation, functionality and energy efficiency. Led by Japan-based Seiko Epson Corporation, the Epson Group employs more than 70,000 people in 108 companies around the world. Epson America, Inc., headquartered in Long Beach, CA, is the U.S. affiliate of Seiko Epson Corporation. Seiko Epson is committed to its ongoing contributions to the global environment and for the second year in a row is part of the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index, an indicator for leading companies in economic, environmental and social criteria.

Picture Mate Charm – Epson Expands its Award-Winning Compact Photo Printer Line

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Epson PictureMate Charm

Fun and easy-to-use, Epson’s PictureMate Charm is a 4″x6″ photo printer that conveniently produces better-than-lab quality prints right
at home. Its durable and portable design also gives it maximum versatility, making it simple to print photos at parties, special events or
on family vacations. Offering the same impressive features and results as previous models in the renowned PictureMate line, such as
superior photo quality, economical print costs, long-lasting prints, and powerful image enhancement tools, PictureMate Charm is the
ideal solution for printing and sharing cherished memories at home or on the go.

You can click the here to buy PictureMate T5846 Print Pack Charm Ink Cartridges.

Here is the full press release from the Epson website.

LONG BEACH, Calif., Oct. 13, 2009 – The ultimate companion in photo printing has arrived with the release of the affordable, portable Epson PictureMate® Charm. Offering the same impressive features and results as previous models in the renowned PictureMate line, including superior photo quality, economical print costs, long-lasting prints, and powerful image enhancement tools, PictureMate Charm is the ideal solution for printing and sharing cherished memories at home or on the go.
“Photo labs can be inconvenient and don’t always produce great results because they often sacrifice image quality in order to cut costs,” said Stacey Tieu, associate product manager, Consumer Ink Jets, Epson America Inc. “Epson’s PictureMate Charm is the best alternative because it delivers the features that are important to consumers – uncompromised quality and ultimate convenience – allowing them to print superior 4”x6” photos with true-to-life skin tones, amazing detail and sharpness in as fast as 37 seconds1 whenever and where ever they want.”
Whether at home, at a party or traveling on vacation, PictureMate Charm consistently delivers durable, better-than-lab-quality prints that are smudge, scratch and water resistant. The beautiful, true-to-life prints last up to four times longer than traditional, film-processed photos, resisting fading up to 96 years under glass and over 200 years in dark album storage2.
In addition, PictureMate Charm offers easy, one-touch printing with or without a computer. It features a 2.5” LCD screen to view and print photos, as well as remove red eye and select popular photo layouts and color tones such as black and white, sepia or color. PictureMate Charm also prints from all popular memory cards with built-in card slots3, and prints wirelessly from PDAs and digital camera cell phones with an optional Bluetooth® adapter4.
PictureMate Charm delivers affordable prints on glossy and matte paper with Epson’s PictureMate Print Packs, which include ink and either 150 sheets of 4”x6” glossy paper or 100 sheets of 4”x6” matte paper. In addition, an optional, rechargeable battery is available for maximum portability to print photos outdoors or on the road.
With its extreme versatility, PictureMate Charm is also a smart tool for many professional industries, including wedding photographers and medical or dental offices. Its high-quality photo output, long-lasting, durable Epson ink, and ultimate portability allow photographers to instantly provide images to clients at events, while medical professionals can conveniently track a patient’s recovery through before-and-after photos without having to wait for them to be processed at a lab.
Pricing and Availability
PictureMate Charm ($149.99*) will be available on Oct. 20 through a variety of online retail stores and Epson’s retail site, www.epsonstore.com. For more information, please see the PictureMate Charm fact sheet or visit www.Epson.com.