Unboxing and full review of the Epson Picturemate PM-400 Photo Printer | Day 6

[@margraine]

Five years ago, I purchased the Canon Selphy and was not happy with their photo paper and print quality. I immediately purchased the Epson PM-400 and printed several photos with each printer to do my own side-by-side comparison. The quality of the PM-400 prints was so much better (color and sharpness) in each of the photos, so I immediately packed up the Selphy and returned it. Over the years, I've gifted four of these great little printers to my daughters and daughter-in-law. We all love it!

[@JaymaMalme]

That is awesome! I am glad you found this printer before you started using the selphy and could do the comparison!

[@susanweber6861]

I had two Selphys before discovering the PM-400. Would never go back

[@raeraesma]

Hi Jayma. I got a Selphy for Christmas 2016, and was used to printing with my large Epson printer. The quality was terrible, so I exchanged it for the PM-400. It’s been such a workhorse, and the Epson quality cannot be beat! When this printer dies, I’ll be ordering another one the same day! I absolutely love it! I use the Epson app to print my photos with ease, since it already knows my settings, and I can print collages, and print with or without a border, using the Creative Print that’s included in the app. I use WiFi, so I don’t need to attach it to anything else, besides plugging it into the outlet. This was a great video to help walk people through, because I know how intimidating it can be at first. It’s such an easy printer to use, once you play with it. Thank you again. 😊

[@JaymaMalme]

I am so glad you are loving it so much!! And that you found a great app. I have tried the creative print app a couple different times and never like it when I do. But if I’m remembering correctly I think the main reason was that you have to be connected to your printer while you use it which I rarely am. Or maybe I’m thinking of a different one. I will try it again because someone else mentioned it too. But I am so used to my other app I am not sure I can switch 😂 At the very least I can mention this one in a video sometime!

[@raeraesma]

Oh, I understand what you mean. You do have to print if you use the Creative Print, but I love the choices they provide for different size collages. I also use Pic Stitch (my favorite), and Pic Frame. I print my photos on the app itself, instead of going through all of the steps through other apps, since it’s the app made for Epson, and it will print thirty photos at a time. It also saves your settings. Your process works for you, though. That’s always a good thing to find something that works easy for you, doesn’t it? Why fix something that isn’t broken. 😂

[@JaymaMalme]

So true! But I also love finding new ways of doing things if they might work better so I will definitely check it out next time I’m connected to my printer!

[@raeraesma]

@@JaymaMalme I get it! I do, too. Apps are getting better and better.

[@jeanraab3523]

I have been doing basic scrapbooking for close to 20 years. I have always ordered all kinds of 4x6 photos for all the reasons you mentioned. I purchased this printer this week after watching your video and now awaiting its delivery by Amazon this evening. 😊

[@JaymaMalme]

Wonderful! I know you are going to love it!!

[@aprilynnebarrett3239]

I had to chuckle when you started this video. I got an Epson 400 for Christmas 2 or 3 years ago, and because I didn’t get it all set up right away, (I was chicken to do it on my own) my husband returned it. A few months later I really wanted it, so he got it for me again, and helped me get it going. I have an app on my IPhone that seems way simpler than the way you printed-and it edits great!

[@JaymaMalme]

Haha, i have heard from others who never opened theirs either, so you’re not alone. I am glad you found an app you like! I have tried the epson app and others and just prefer mine so that’s what I keep using. The biggest hangup for me with the epson app, at least last I tried it, is that you had to be connected to the printer to use it. I often am not so that didn’t work for me. But as long as you have a way that works for you that is great and keep at it!! 💗

[@aprilynnebarrett3239]

@@JaymaMalme my app is the Epson Creative app. It works from my phone perfectly. I didn’t like the regular Epson app at all.

[@aprilynnebarrett3239]

Epson Creative Print app

[@raeraesma]

Hi Jayma. I got a Selphy for Christmas 2016, and was used to printing with my large Epson printer. The quality was terrible, so I exchanged it for the PM-400. It’s been such a workhorse, and the Epson quality cannot be beat! When this printer dies, I’ll be ordering another one the same day! I absolutely love it! I use the Epson app to print my photos with ease, since it already knows my settings, and I can print collages, and print with or without a border, using the Creative Print that’s included in the app. I use WiFi, so I don’t need to attach it to anything else, besides plugging it into the outlet. This was a great video to help walk people through, because I know how intimidating it can be at first. It’s such an easy printer to use, once you play with it. Thank you again. 😊

[@journalsay]

Jayma's easy-to-follow printer setup tutorial is great, looking forward to more of her guides!🥰

[@JaymaMalme]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it 😊

[@papertherapywithamy4153]

Ohhhh someday I’ll get this printer! For now I’m pretty happy with my Selphy! One tip I have for saving is that 3/4 photos are a very nice size on your scrapbook page and you get two photos on a paper so you save a little money!

[@JaymaMalme]

I’m glad your color is still good on your selphy!

[@papertherapywithamy4153]

@@JaymaMalme I’m still basking in the print at home stage. 😂 I think the selfie is a good alternative if you were on a budget and you just kind of want to see if you will enjoy printing at home… You can always upgrade later.

[@hoodie427]

I totally agree with you on the quality of the prints. Before I got mine, I sent mine out to a few different professional printers, and now when I look at those albums I'm crushed to see the photos have gone all dark over the years. The quality of the prints I get from my PM400 is so good, and it's game changing to be able to edit and size as needed.

[@JaymaMalme]

Definitely!! The only place I like the prints anymore is Persnickety Prints, they are great quality! But you have to order them online so if you need them quick it’s not ideal. But that’s the only place I order anymore if I need a bunch.

[@gloriacolston6674]

I love this printer! I purchased it a couple of years ago and best investment for my scrapbooking. I really enjoy the flexibility of printing the size photos I need as I create my pages.

[@JaymaMalme]

I’m so glad you love it too!!!

[@SGM37215]

Your timing is perfect!! I bought this printer just before shoulder surgery & it has been sitting in a corner unopened. I am not quite ready to open the box but I will be much more prepared after watching your video! This was incredibly helpful & will be rewatched several times as I get back to scrapbooking! Thank you for another great video!!

[@JaymaMalme]

I’m so glad it was timely for you! Hope you heal quickly. 💗

[@CraftyConceptswithErin]

Best little printer ever! Mine is going on 4 years old so I bought a back up when Amazon had them on sale. So worth it!

[@JaymaMalme]

Yessssss!!! I wish I had bought another one back then!

[@margraine]

Same here! I bought a backup when they went on sale.

[@SentimentalScrapper]

How much was the sale price? Trying to decide if it is worth waiting . . .

[@JaymaMalme]

@SentimentalScrapper at one point it was $199. I have seen it that low only once in 3 yrs. I got it 2 weeks ago at $249 which I feel is decent. You just never know.

[@SentimentalScrapper]

​@@JaymaMalme Thanks! I

[@susanweber6861]

100% worth it! Love my PM-400!! Simple to use, gorgeous color photos

[@JaymaMalme]

Glad you love it too!!

[@lisawolgast9434]

I watched the video you did on the Epson printer Photo Printing. My hubby bought it for my Birthday last month. Amazon had it on sale! It’s the best printer. So easy to use 🤗

[@JaymaMalme]

Yay I’m so glad you got it and love it too!!

[@creativcat]

I bought this printer, it is fabulous! I had no idea I could use other paper. I ordered the canon less glossy from your link. Thank you. The glossy is too glossy for my scrapbooks so great tip there! Love these learning videos, keep them coming!

[@JaymaMalme]

I am so glad you learned something and glad you love this little printer too! Hope you like that paper!

[@denisejames855]

Great information as I have wondered about having my own printer. I do have a print shop 5 mins from home so that's a plus in an emergency.

[@JaymaMalme]

That's a great thing to have nearby!!

[@michellemcmillen0430]

I got one a few months ago before traveling out of the country. So it literally sat in the box unopened for a month or more. I took it still in the box to a crop and I loved it!!! I use it several times a week now!! It is a game changers! I guess the only thing I would add is how to delete a character. When adding letters, you put the cursor on the large back arrow button and press OK. Then it will go back and delete the last character you typed. It took me about 40 minutes to find out how to do this. I ended up having to google it because I couldn't find in the instructions. Ugggh!

[@JaymaMalme]

Oh gosh! Yeah that’s a great tip! 😆 I am glad you were able to set yours up at a crop and that you’re loving it!

[@deirdrebennett5399]

So informative! Thank you for the explanation about the proper print ratio...I never knew that! I stopped the video to play with a photo or two and came back to finish. I am definitely adding this to my Christmas list since my husband always asks if there's anything I want. 😉

[@JaymaMalme]

Glad it was helpful! YES! I hope he gets it for you! 😊

[@karendjohn8803]

Absolutely love the Epson PM 400. Been using it for years. There is an app to download called Print to Size. One time charge (.99) back then. That app is so much easier to use when printing pics with the Epson PM. You can print any size you want up to 5x7.

[@JaymaMalme]

I sometimes use that app too! Especially if I print a lot on a larger photo. For some reason my favorite is still PicFrame (shared a tutorial on day 1).

[@MakingCreativeMemoriesinThyme]

I finally just hit add to cart. It arrived and I can’t wait to set it up!

[@JaymaMalme]

Woohoo!!! So excited for you! 😍

[@heikesantiago6607]

Thank you for this video. For years I used Groovebook (was on Sharktank) but they were first bought out, then discontinued. Since then I’ve been printing here and there, never happy with the price/quality ratio. Now after watching your video and seeing how easy it is I will give home printing with this printer a try (I hope it can handle the volume :-).

[@JaymaMalme]

Glad it was helpful! It can handle quite a high volume! It might be hard to print hundreds at a time but definitely can keep up with scrappin’!

[@ChelleStamps]

I absolutely love my PM-400. I love being able to print on demand and I wasted a lot of prints when I used to try to order in advance without knowing what size I wanted. I did not like the quality a lot of the time either. The quality on my PM-400 is awesome. I use the Epson Premium Semi-Gloss paper. But I also appreciate the fact that I can use any photo paper I want to. I've seen people use a camera bag to pack theirs for a trip. Camera bags are padded for protection and can be purchased in a large enough size. I use the Epson iPrint app to print. For some reason my photo quality is better when I print from the app.

[@JaymaMalme]

I will definitely look into a camera bag next time I need to travel! I am so glad you love yours as much as I do :)

[@taniab2018]

Very helpful. I think I am ready to purchase my own printer.

[@JaymaMalme]

Glad it was helpful! It is a great little printer!

[@barbarahatfield8027]

Yes I will follow you . I have a printer never used it . I wonder if a can take it to print my photo

[@JaymaMalme]

It depends what kind of printer. Basic document printers don’t do as good a job printing photos. Do you know what you have?

[@beckydavidson6322]

so if im out at a crop and don't have wifi I can connect to my phone and then to the printer and I will be able to print?

[@JaymaMalme]

Yes, some people here in the comments have mentioned there’s a “direct print” option that doesn’t need a cord or wifi. I still need to try it.

[@Speakingtruthtomen]

Does this only work if you plug it in into a wall outlet. Or does it have a rechargeable battery?

[@JaymaMalme]

You do need to plug it in.

[@WendysCreativeCorner]

Couple of questions! How do you print with a border with picture mate? Do you always adjust everything picture in edit to reflect the proper ratio before printing?

[@JaymaMalme]

Hi Wendy! I use an app if I want to add a border (but normally I don’t). My day 1 video shows a tutorial for the app I use. Yes, I do always edit and adjust every picture. But it gets to be really fast once you get used to it. 😁

[@nellcovington4001]

I have an Epson 8700 and it is terrible about telling me there is no paper even when there is. It will just pulls the paper right through without doing anything. Drives me crazy because it refuses to "fix" itself even though I follow the simple directions correctly. My son, who is a computer tech, showed me how to just hold the paper until I feel it being tugged on and then let it go. This works! Sometimes I have to do it twice because I let it pull from my fingers too soon, but if I hold it just for a second or two, it works. You might try this with your printer if it acts up again. Hope this helps!

[@JaymaMalme]

Thanks for the tip, I am glad that worked for you! I will definitely try that to see if I can at least finish the ink tank in my other printer. I definitely don’t want to stand there and do that for every print 🤣 Otherwise I may put that ink tank in my new one but printers don’t seem to like when you put used ink in them 🙃

[@nellcovington4001]

@@JaymaMalme I don't have to do it for every print. Usually, once I get it working, it is fine until I don't get the paper in just exactly right and it acts up again. Give it a try with your old one and if it works, you can pass it on to a friend or perhaps your daughter. My printer just seems to be very picky about how the paper is placed. Weird. Anyway, hope it helps.

[@divetsmom4042]

Curious if you have a Cricut and have tried using the PM400 for print to cut with it?

[@JaymaMalme]

I do have a Cricut but have not tried it. I don’t often use print then cut but I’d imagine you could…you’d just be limited to 5x7 including the registration marks. I usually do titles that would need my bigger printer. I do have a friend who has printed on cardstock with the pm400, though.

[@divetsmom4042]

​@@JaymaMalme please let me know if you try it!

[@MemoryKeepingwithMegan]

How do you print 2x2 and 3x3 pictures with the PM 400?

[@JaymaMalme]

Hi Megan! I use an app to collage the photos on a 4x6 size first. My favorite app to use is PicFrame but there are many others. Erin uses Print to Size and has a tutorial on her channel. I also have a tutorial using Canva and Project Life apps. But this video shows how I use PicFrame. For 2x2 you’d select a 6-photo grid. 3x3 is a bit tricker because you don’t know the exact size. I usually collage 2 3x4’s then crop them to 3x3 after printing. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rGOscnl3rtmnZ80

[@Laura-in6rx]

Your videos are very helpful.

[@JaymaMalme]

Glad to hear that!

[@fredharris4838]

Hi Jayma. If I'm not mistaken, can't you also print photos from a memory card too?? Like from a 35mm DSLR.

[@JaymaMalme]

I think you can! I have never done it though.

[@jennifermessmacher5144]

I love this printer!

[@kathykohner2972]

Do you happen to know if hp photo paper will print nicely on the epson? I’m seriously considering this printer and really appreciated your step by step set up. I’m not tech savvy so it was good for me to see you do it. I do have so much hp photo paper and I’d really like to use it up but I don’t want to waste ink if you know it doesn’t work well. Thanks for your help.

[@JaymaMalme]

I would think it should work! You could try printing a 3x4 on a 4x6 piece so it doesn’t use as much ink. But the ink lasts quite a while!

[@kathykohner2972]

@@JaymaMalme thanks! I just ordered the printer and an extra ink. I’ll try my hp paper and see how it looks and order some epson paper if I find the hp isn’t what I want and like. Now I’ll try and find a new home for my selphy.

[@JaymaMalme]

@@kathykohner2972​​⁠I know you’re going to love it!! Let me know how the HP paper works, I’d love to know for future reference.

[@HandmadeHavenAu]

Thanks. I have a Canon Selphy which I like but if it dies I'll see if we can get these in Australia.

[@JaymaMalme]

Glad your color is still good! I think this printer is a lot more expensive over there, unfortunately. But maybe there will be some good sales before Christmas 😊

[@HandmadeHavenAu]

@@JaymaMalme everything is more expensive here 😆 I haven't noticed any colour issues with the Selphy, but sometimes the perforations annoy me. I don't use it often.

[@Scrappychic]

Do you use this printer for your print then cut titles that you design on your Cricut?

[@JaymaMalme]

I don’t use print then cut very often but when I do, I use my other printer. You probably could use this one if you wanted, but couldn’t do larger than 5x7.

[@michellekastanotis9302]

Can you print 3x4's? I have a selphy now but definitely noticed it's not printing so great.( it's 4 years old)

[@JaymaMalme]

Yes you can, see my tutorial from day 1 of this challenge 😊

[@lauralaforest309]

Can this printer print smaller than a 5x4 ? Like a 3x2 for example.

[@JaymaMalme]

It can print 3.5x5, 4x6, and 5x7. If you want to print 3x2 you can collage them onto a 4x6 size…day 1 of my challenge has a tutorial on how to do that 😊

[@JaymaMalme]

It can print 3.5x5, 4x6, and 5x7. If you want to print 3x2 you can collage them onto a 4x6 size…day 1 of my challenge has a tutorial on how to do that 😊

[@lauralaforest309]

@@JaymaMalme thank you so much! This printer is going on my Christmas list...lol

[@christinep7198]

Does this printer create true 4x6 prints? I have discovered my Selfy does not. Loved this video - thanks!

[@JaymaMalme]

It sure does! You can use any 4x6 or 5x7 paper, don’t have special paper like the Selphy. I used to use the Selphy too and did not like that. I use the Canon semi-gloss paper.

[@kfowler193]

I have it on my wish list and appreciate the tutorial but i need a tut using the Android phone.

[@JaymaMalme]

Can’t help ya there, I only have iphones 😑

[@francesjury9560]

Sadly can't find one in Australia not even on Amazon

[@JaymaMalme]

Aw bummer! I have heard they are a lot more expensive there if you can find them. 😕

[@barbarahatfield8027]

Where can I buy it

[@JaymaMalme]

Here’s the link to it on Amazon. I didn’t find it in stock anywhere locally so online is probably your best bet. amzn.to/4e3bkp7 If you need photo paper too, I have all the links in the description of this video. You can click “see more” under the title of this video to expand the description and see everything.

[@karendjohn8803]

Walmart, Best Buy too. Still have to order online but uou can compare prices.

[@Thimma007]

I brought PM 400 from USA, but in India getting cartridge is highly impossible, hence wanted to sell. pls let me know if anyone wants with less prize.

[@JaymaMalme]

Bummer!

[@gaylemora1390]

Too many buttons to push lol 18:41

[@JaymaMalme]

Haha...it's only the one time you have to do it! Once you set up the wifi it pretty much all stays the same.

[@gaylemora1390]

@@JaymaMalme that’s good thanks for telling me

[@MaryJohnson-jd5wp]

I took mine to the beach and on a cruise. I have it set to direct print. It makes it a lot easier to use when traveling.

[@JaymaMalme]

@@MaryJohnson-jd5wpyes I can see that! It was annoying to have to switch the wifi at my friend’s house then it didn’t remember mine and I had to switch it back again! I think next time I travel I will bring a cord!

[@MaryJohnson-jd5wp]

@@JaymaMalme It’s not through the cord, it’s in the settings. After it’s set to direct print, when you print from your iPhone, you go to WiFi settings and your printer will be one that comes up. You select that one and print as if that’s your WiFi. I printed like that out in the middle of the ocean and it worked great every time. I also have my canon selphy and my canon selphy square set up that way.