I purchased the DNP because I was pursuaded by the sales guy at the showroom. I looked at all that was on offer and in my mind discounted each model on the information that I had gained from the Photomart special article in Pro photo magazine. Stangely enough the DNP was not featured in the article. However on talking to the sales guy it ticked most of my boxes on my list and I also liked the look of the machine and the portability.
Setting up the DNP
On the face of it very simple – loading the media and connecting up to the PC. TheDNP does not come with Vista drivers and only has XP drivers. The DNP would not print from the PC. I went onto the web site which was hard to identify and on gaining access it had nothing on downloads for Vista (really odd I thought as the DNP was a new model in the UK) anyway I decided to contact the tech guy at Photomart and after lots of trial and error managed to get the DNP working. (the Tech guy was very good but I felt that the support from DNP was not there)
Using the DNP to make money
I have used the DNP now on several occasions and as I said earlier that the DNP was portable it is quite heavy and really needs a carry case of some kind. The machine has worked perfectly when used in anger and produces prints that are of a good quality. As previously stated the machine is easy to re-load with media and only takes a few minutes to train an operator in its use.
Overall I am pleased with my purchase and feel that the money has been well spent.
Rick Hough




Bundle
Offer!
Offer!
exan "In Touch" system
- 1 x ASUS Panel PC
- 1 x Picture Maker Events Software *
- 1 x DS-40 Printer
- 1 x Roll Media 6"x9"


DS Printer Support
"NEW" Matte printing function for DS40 & DS80
(Windows 2K/XP/Vista/7)
(Windows 2K/XP/Vista/7)
Step1.
Install the firmware upgrade for your model of printer (see below).
Step2.
Install the latest version 3.1.0.0 printer driver for your OS & model of printer (see below).
Drivers:
- Mac OSX:
- Mac driver
- Mac driver v2.1.1
- Vista & Win 7:
- DS40 for Vista v3.1.0.0 NEW
- DS80 for Vista v3.1.0.0 NEW
- Windows 2000/XP:
- DS40 v3.1.0.0 NEW
- DS80 v3.1.0.0 NEW
Driver manuals:
- Windows 7 NEW
- Windows Vista NEW
- Windows 2000/XP NEW
Upgrade Firmware:
Firmware:
- Previous versions:
- DS40 firmware-1208
- DS80 firmware-1208
User manuals:
Other:
Important Notice
Driver & Firmware upgrades should only be attempted by competent PC or Mac users. Photomart does not provide free support for failed upgrade or installation attempts.
For OS support, please contact your OS vendor or
Click here for Microsoft OS support
Click here for Mac OS support
Click here for Linux OS support
(Please note: Linux is an open source platform. Support for Linux OS relies solely on the goodwill of Linux developers and other Linux users.)
Driver & Firmware upgrades should only be attempted by competent PC or Mac users. Photomart does not provide free support for failed upgrade or installation attempts.
For OS support, please contact your OS vendor or
Click here for Microsoft OS support
Click here for Mac OS support
Click here for Linux OS support
(Please note: Linux is an open source platform. Support for Linux OS relies solely on the goodwill of Linux developers and other Linux users.)

Specifications:
- Resolution: 300 x 300 dpi, 300 x 600 dpi
- Print size: 8x4,8x5,8x6,8x8,8x10,8x12
- Print speed: 30.2 sec/print (8x10)
- Paper: 130 Sheets Roll (8x10), 110 Sheets Roll (8x12)
- Power: AC100-240
- Weight: Aprox. 31 lbs
- Dimensions: 12.7 x 14.1 x 6.7in
Specifications:
- Resolution: 300 x 300 dpi, 300 x 600 dpi
- Print size: 4x6, 5x7, 6x8, 6x9
- Print speed: As fast as 8 sec/print (4x6)
- Paper: 400 Sheets Roll (4x6), 180 Sheets Roll (6x9)
- Power: AC100-240
- Weight: Aprox. 31 lbs
- Dimensions: 12.7 x 14.1 x 6.7in
Customers' reviews
The DNP was attractive due to size, weight and internal printing mechanism.
Other benefits which were attractive to our new business, included competitive media, print catcher and printer profiles that met our needs straight out of the box.
We have found the internal printing and the protection from the surrounding environment is a real positive. Changing the media is a very straight forward procedure.
Customers have been most impressed with speed and quality of the photographs produced.
The time and unbiased approach by Silv ensured we would purchase from Photomart, but the above benefits, new technology and the awards won by the machine in America reinforced our decision.
Paul Thompson
Other benefits which were attractive to our new business, included competitive media, print catcher and printer profiles that met our needs straight out of the box.
We have found the internal printing and the protection from the surrounding environment is a real positive. Changing the media is a very straight forward procedure.
Customers have been most impressed with speed and quality of the photographs produced.
The time and unbiased approach by Silv ensured we would purchase from Photomart, but the above benefits, new technology and the awards won by the machine in America reinforced our decision.
Paul Thompson
Purchased with a view to event use and also processing for members of our photography club.
Print quality is excellent, prints come out in seconds. The machine is very small in my view which is a bonus. I also like the thickness of the media and the strength once printed ( I did a rip test). Colours are great too and the drivers work with Windows 7. All in all a really good printer.
Ian Gould
Print quality is excellent, prints come out in seconds. The machine is very small in my view which is a bonus. I also like the thickness of the media and the strength once printed ( I did a rip test). Colours are great too and the drivers work with Windows 7. All in all a really good printer.
Ian Gould
Just a quick thank you for your help yesterday and the speedy delivery of the 2 DS40 printers.
All connected and all working. A few tweaks to do to the system as a whole and then tomorrow I have to document it for delivery and training on site on Friday. Live day is Saturday but (touch wood) we have a good solution and I am confident we will deliver a system that exceeds significantly their original specification.
Thanks again.
John Wright
All connected and all working. A few tweaks to do to the system as a whole and then tomorrow I have to document it for delivery and training on site on Friday. Live day is Saturday but (touch wood) we have a good solution and I am confident we will deliver a system that exceeds significantly their original specification.
Thanks again.
John Wright


