# Photo Frame Printers The Epson PictureMate Show Displays Memories and Prints Them By Katherinev123 | Published 2009-12-04 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/epson-picturemate-show References: [engadget](http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/04/epson-unleashes-picturemate-show-photo-frame-thats-also-a-print/) & [epson](http://www.epson.ca) Digital photo frames are so limited. You can’t very well pull one out from your wallet to proudly show a random acquaintance your beautiful family. Now, with the recently released [Epson](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/epson-3) PictureMate Show, you can (kind of). The Epson PictureMate Show combines a digital photo frame as well as a high-quality [compact printer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fujifilm-instax-mini-link-plus) in one. You can use the digital photo frame to view photos and then print them seamlessly and quickly—it only takes 37 seconds to print a 4 x 6-inch photo of 5,760 x 1,440 quality. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 52% | Activity: 43% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Digital Photo Frame Printers:** Combining the features of a digital photo frame and a compact printer, this innovation allows users to seamlessly view and print photos in high quality. - **Instant Photo Printing:** This trend caters to the need for immediate photo printing with minimal waiting time, providing convenience and instant gratification. - **Hybrid Multimedia Devices:** The convergence of multiple technologies, such as digital frames and printers, into a single device offers users a versatile and all-in-one solution for displaying and preserving memories. ### Where This Applies - **Consumer Electronics:** The consumer electronics industry can leverage this innovation to create new product offerings that cater to the growing demand for unique and convenient photo printing solutions. - **Photography:** This trend provides opportunities for the photography industry to embrace the combination of digital photo frames and printers, enhancing the overall user experience. - **Gifts and Visual Arts:** The fusion of digital photo frames and printers opens up possibilities for the gifts and visual arts industry to create personalized and memorable photo products for consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Miniature Photo Display Screens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autoheart-picpak-digital-frame.md) - [Double-Sided Photo Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/epson-3.md) - [App-Connected Photo Frames](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wifi-digital-picture-frame.md) - [Pocket-Sized Smartphone Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mobile-instant-photo-printer.md) - [Elongated Photo Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hp-sprocket-panorama.md) - [Portable Selfie Printer Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selphy-qx20.md) - [Chromatic E-Ink Picture Frames](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reflection-frame.md) - [All-In-One Home Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/expression-photo.md) - [Discreet Digital Art Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paperless-paper-7inch-e-ink-frame.md)