Does this require special paper like the cannon selphy printers or will any 4x6 photo paper work?

This printed just fine on my 4x6 envelope with normal weighted paper. I used the Canon 4x6 400 pack (large red box) for $20 for our Photo Booth (@RendezVooth) and its just fine. Set the setting to Glossy. There is a marginal increase in quality with super high quality epson or even luster or matte paper but you’ll be pixel peeping at that point.

What is a "memory card" why does this printer require one, and is it not noted in the description?

It is referring to the SD card to be used to print your pictures from. I use the SD Card in my Nikon D300s camera when I shoot pictures and then I insert the SD Card into the slot on the Epson printer and select which pictures I want to print. The printer does not require a Memory card to function except when you are pulling a picture from the SD Card. I hope this makes sense to you.

Is the quality comparison to a basic hp All in one printer

No, this printer is much better photo quality than my Epson WF-3640. The photos are better than Walmart prints, too.

How long does the starter ink cartridge last? Or about how many photos?

I got slightly over 100 4 x 6 prints using the highest quality setting. This use more ink and takes considerably longer to print, but the photo looks so much better that it is worth it for me. Note however, that I print in spurts. I literally will use up one full cartridge of ink in one sitting. I'm sure the number of prints will reduce (not sure by how many) if I were to spread the printing across a 6-12 months period.

ASIN	B014KU0RIA
Additional Printer functions	Scan
Best Sellers Rank	#113,184 in Office Products ( See Top 100 in Office Products ) #45 in Desktop Photo Printers
Color Depth	24 bpp
Compatible Cartridge	Epson
Compatible Devices	Smartphones, Tablets
Control Method	App
Controller Type	iOS
Customer Reviews	4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (1,402)
Date First Available	September 15, 2015
Dual-sided printing	Yes
Duplex	Yes
Global Trade Identification Number	00010343922266
Hardware Interface	USB
Included Components	Printer Accessory
Initial page print time	36 seconds
Ink Color	CMYBK
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer	No
Item Weight	6 pounds
Item model number	C11CE84201
Manufacturer	Epson
Max Input Sheet Capacity	50
Max copy resolution black-white	5760 x 1440 dpi
Max copy resolution color	5760 x 1440 dpi
Maximum Black and White Print Resolution	5760 x 1440 dpi
Maximum Color Print Resolution	5760 x 1440 dpi
Maximum Media Size	5 x 7 inch
Maximum copies per run	50
Memory Storage Capacity	64 MB
Model Series	PM-400
Number of Trays	1
Output sheet capacity	50
Power Consumption	12 Watts
Print media	Glossy photo paper
Printer Ink Type	Epson Inkjet Cartridges
Processor Count	1
Product Dimensions	9.8"D x 15.1"W x 7.9"H
Scanner Type	Portable
Sheet Size	4 inch x 6 Inches, 5 inch x 7 Inches
Specific Uses For Product	events, gatherings, personal use for printing photos on-the-go
Supported Media Sizes	4 x 6 inches, 5 x 7 inches
Total USB Ports	1
UPC	010343922266
Warranty Type	limited warranty
Wattage	12 watts

Epson PictureMate PM-400 Wireless Compact Color Photo Printer, white

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