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PictureMate.book Page 1 Thursday, January 18, 2007 4:43 PM 4109192 Rev.0 1-B C 4109192 Rev.0 1-B M 4109192 Rev.0 1-B Y 4109192 Rev.0 1-B K Contents Welcome! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Prepare to Print . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Choose Photos and Print . . . . . . . . . . . .
PictureMate.book Page 2 Thursday, January 18, 2007 4:43 PM 4109192 Rev.0 1-B C 4109192 Rev.0 1-B M 4109192 Rev.0 1-B Y 4109192 Rev.0 1-B K Welcome! PictureMate® Snap and Flash are your easy-to-use, personal photo labs. Just insert a digital camera memory card and you’re ready to print brilliant, longlasting photos. Because PictureMate is light and portable, you can print whenever and wherever you take pictures.
PictureMate.book Page 3 Thursday, January 18, 2007 4:43 PM 4109192 Rev.0 1-B C Special Features Printing with your PictureMate becomes even easier with these special features: From PictureMate’s photo viewer screen, you can print all your photos simply by choosing Select All and pressing Print. Or you can select just the ones you want. (See page 8.) You can crop photos right from PictureMate—no computer required. (See page 17.
PictureMate.book Page 4 Thursday, January 18, 2007 4:43 PM 4109192 Rev.0 1-B C Supported Photo Formats Make sure your photos meet these requirements for printing with your PictureMate (without a computer): ● JPEG files or uncompressed TIFF files only ● Resolutions ranging from 80 × 80 to 9200 × 9200 pixels PictureMate recognizes and prints the first 999 photos on your memory card. 4109192 Rev.0 1-B M 4109192 Rev.0 1-B Y 4109192 Rev.
PictureMate.book Page 5 Thursday, January 18, 2007 4:43 PM 4109192 Rev.0 1-B C 4109192 Rev.0 1-B M 4109192 Rev.0 1-B Y 4109192 Rev.0 1-B K Prepare to Print Before you print with PictureMate, you need to: ● Load paper (below) ● Insert your memory card (see page 6) 2 Open the paper support. 3 Press the Open button to open the output tray. When you finish printing, you can remove your memory card (see page 7).
PictureMate.book Page 6 Thursday, January 18, 2007 4:43 PM 4 4109192 Rev.0 1-B C 4109192 Rev.0 1-B M Slide the edge guides outward. 4109192 Rev.0 1-B Y 4109192 Rev.0 1-B K Note: Load a maximum of 20 sheets at a time. Load your paper glossy or whiter side up to prevent smearing. 7 Store any unused paper in the original package and keep it flat in a dry area to prevent curling. Note: When you need more paper, order a PictureMate 200 Series Print Pack. See page 48 for more information.
PictureMate.book Page 7 Thursday, January 18, 2007 4:43 PM Top slot: 4109192 Rev.0 1-B C Memory card light SDTM (Secure Digital) and SDHCTM (High Capacity) miniSDTM * and miniSDHC * microSD * and microSDHC * MMCTM (MultiMediaCardTM) xD-Picture CardTM xD-Picture Card (Type M and Type H) Sony Memory Stick® ** Memory Stick DuoTM * Memory Stick PROTM Memory Stick PRO DuoTM * MagicGateTM Memory Stick ** MagicGate Memory Stick DuoTM * 4109192 Rev.0 1-B M 4109192 Rev.0 1-B Y 4109192 Rev.
PictureMate.book Page 8 Thursday, January 18, 2007 4:43 PM 4109192 Rev.0 1-B C 4109192 Rev.0 1-B M 4109192 Rev.0 1-B Y 4109192 Rev.0 1-B K Choose Photos and Print After you insert your camera’s memory card, PictureMate displays your photos on the photo viewer screen (shown at right). Viewing Photos on PictureMate PictureMate’s photo viewer screen makes it easy to select the photos you want to print.
PictureMate.book Page 9 Thursday, January 18, 2007 4:43 PM 4109192 Rev.0 1-B C Changing How Many Photos Display on the Screen After inserting a memory card, you can change how many photos are displayed on the photo viewer screen. Press the Display button on the control panel to switch between 1, 6, and 15 photos. You can also select whether a photo displays with or without the guide (the information bar near the bottom of the photo; see page 55). 4109192 Rev.0 1-B M 4109192 Rev.0 1-B Y 4109192 Rev.
4109192 Rev.0 1-B C PictureMate.book Page 10 Thur sday, January 18, 2007 4:43 PM 3 To print more than one copy, press OK to increase the number of copies. (Press Copy - to decrease the number using the left selection button under the photo viewer screen.) 4 To select more photos, press l or r to view a photo and press OK to select it. Repeat step 3 to select more copies, if necessary. 5 To preview your photos, press Print Preview. (Or skip directly to step 7 to print your photos.) 4109192 Rev.
4109192 Rev.0 1-B C PictureMate.book Page 11 Thur sday, January 18, 2007 4:43 PM (Press Copy - to decrease the number using the left selection button under the photo viewer screen.) 3 Press Proceed. 4 To change the number of copies of an individual photo, press l or r to select the photo. Then press OK to increase the number, or Copy - to decrease it. 5 To preview your photos, press Print Preview. (Or skip directly to step 7 to print your photos.) 4109192 Rev.
4109192 Rev.0 1-B C PictureMate.book Page 12 Thur sday, January 18, 2007 4:43 PM 7 To change the number of copies of a single photo, press l or r to select the photo. Then press OK to increase the number, or Copy - to decrease it. 8 To preview your photos, press Print Preview. (Or skip directly to step 10 to print your photos.) 4109192 Rev.0 1-B M 4109192 Rev.0 1-B Y 4109192 Rev.0 1-B K You see a list of dates. Press l or r to review your selected photos. If you change your mind, press Back.
4109192 Rev.0 1-B C PictureMate.book Page 13 Thur sday, January 18, 2007 4:43 PM 4109192 Rev.0 1-B M 4109192 Rev.0 1-B Y 4109192 Rev.0 1-B K Printing Camera-Selected DPOF Photos Viewing a Slideshow of Your Photos If your camera supports DPOF (Digital Print Order Format), you can use it to pre-select which photos and how many copies you want to print. You can have PictureMate display all the photos on your card one by one. 1 After inserting a card, press Menu.
4109192 Rev.0 1-B C PictureMate.book Page 14 Thur sday, January 18, 2007 4:43 PM Storing and Displaying Your PictureMate Photos Photos printed on PictureMate photo paper are beautiful and long-lasting. Follow these guidelines to make sure they will look great for generations. Caring for Your Photos ● To avoid scratches or smudging, do not rub the printed side of the photo. ● If you stack photos, do not stack them with the printed sides touching each other.
4109192 Rev.0 1-B C PictureMate.book Page 15 Thur sday, January 18, 2007 4:43 PM 4109192 Rev.0 1-B M 4109192 Rev.0 1-B Y 4109192 Rev.0 1-B K Do More With Your Photos By pressing the Menu button, you can: Identifying Screen Icons ● Choose from a variety of layouts (see page 16) ● Crop and enlarge a section of your photo (see page 17) ● Remove red eyes from your photos (see page 18) When you make a change to your photos, an icon appears on the screen next to your photo to indicate the change.
4109192 Rev.0 1-B C PictureMate.book Page 16 Thur sday, January 18, 2007 4:43 PM 4109192 Rev.0 1-B M 4109192 Rev.0 1-B Y 4109192 Rev.0 1-B K Getting Help 1 After inserting a card, press Menu. If you need help with cropping, adjusting colors, or other PictureMate features, you can get instructions right on the photo viewer screen. 2 Press u or d to highlight Layout, then press OK. 3 Press u or d to highlight the layout setting you want for your photo(s), then press OK. 1 Press Menu.
4109192 Rev.0 1-B C PictureMate.book Page 17 Thur sday, January 18, 2007 4:43 PM Half Page Digital Size (4:3 aspect ratio) Proof Sheet (20 photos) CD Index (56 photos) 10 Per Page (10 copies of each photo per sheet) 4109192 Rev.0 1-B M 4 At the photo selection screen, press OK to select the current photo for printing. (See page 9.) Or you can print all photos (page 10) or a range of photos (page 11).
4109192 Rev.0 1-B C PictureMate.book Page 18 Thur sday, January 18, 2007 4:43 PM You see a blue box around the photo: 4109192 Rev.0 1-B M 4109192 Rev.0 1-B Y 4109192 Rev.0 1-B K 8 If you want to crop additional photos, repeat steps 1 through 7. 9 Adjust any other settings you want, then press Print to print your photos. Red-Eye Removal This indicates the area that will print; the area outside the box will be cropped.
4109192 Rev.0 1-B C PictureMate.book Page 19 Thur sday, January 18, 2007 4:43 PM Adding a Date Stamp You can add the date your photos were originally taken to the bottom right corner of each photo. Note: The date comes from your camera, not from the printer. If this information is incorrect, adjust the date setting on your camera. 1 Press Menu. 2 Press u or d to highlight Setup, then press OK. 3 Press u or d to highlight Date Stamp, then press OK. 4 Highlight On, then press OK.
4109192 Rev.0 1-B C PictureMate.book Page 20 Thur sday, January 18, 2007 4:43 PM 5 Press u or d to select Black & White or Sepia, then press OK. 6 At the next screen, select whether to apply the color effect to the current photo or all photos, then press OK. 4109192 Rev.0 1-B M Press OK to select the current photo for printing. (See page 9.) Or you can print all photos (page 10) or a range of photos (page 11). 8 Adjust any other settings you want, then press Print to print your photos.
4109192 Rev.0 1-B C PictureMate.book Page 21 Thur sday, January 18, 2007 4:43 PM 3 Press u or d to highlight Fix Photos, then press OK. 4 Press u or d to highlight Auto Correction, then press OK. You see the Auto Correction menu: 4109192 Rev.0 1-B M ● 6 4109192 Rev.0 1-B Y 4109192 Rev.0 1-B K None: Prints photos as is or bypasses P.I.M. or Exif Print data. Select this setting for the fastest printing. Press OK to apply the selected setting. Note: The setting you select applies to all photos.
4109192 Rev.0 1-B C PictureMate.book Page 22 Thur sday, January 18, 2007 4:43 PM 5 Select Brightness, Saturation, or Sharpness, then press OK. You see your photo next to the menu: 4109192 Rev.0 1-B M 4109192 Rev.0 1-B Y 4109192 Rev.0 1-B K 11 Adjust any other settings you want, then press Print to print your photos. Adding Frames to Your Photos PictureMate includes frames that you can add to your photos, including a variety of Disney character frames.
4109192 Rev.0 1-B C PictureMate.book Page 23 Thur sday, January 18, 2007 4:43 PM 5 4109192 Rev.0 1-B M 4109192 Rev.0 1-B Y 4109192 Rev.0 1-B K Press l, r, u, or d to browse the frames. Decorating Photos Tip: You can display 1, 6, or 15 frames at a time by Display. If you display one frame at a pressing time, the currently selected photo is shown in the frame. You can add fun and festive decorations to your photos from PictureMate’s built-in clipart collection.
4109192 Rev.0 1-B C PictureMate.book Page 24 Thur sday, January 18, 2007 4:43 PM 7 9 4109192 Rev.0 1-B K Rotating ● Press Zoom In to make it larger. ● Press Zoom Out to make it smaller. ● Press l, r, u, or d to move the decoration to a different part of your photo. (For best results, avoid placing decorations near the edge of your photo.) You can rotate a photo on PictureMate’s photo viewer screen. This does not affect how the photo prints, only how you see it on the screen.
4109192 Rev.0 1-B C PictureMate.book Page 25 Thur sday, January 18, 2007 4:43 PM 4109192 Rev.0 1-B M 4109192 Rev.0 1-B Y 4109192 Rev.0 1-B K Save Photos to a CD PictureMate can make backup copies of the photos on your camera’s memory card by saving them to a CD. With PictureMate Flash, you can save photos to its built-in CD burner, as described below. You can also have PictureMate automatically print a “proof sheet” of your saved photos.
4109192 Rev.0 1-B C PictureMate.book Page 26 Thur sday, January 18, 2007 4:43 PM A light next to the slot flashes, indicating that the CD is being read. 4 If you see a message that frames are not found on the disk, press OK. 5 If you want to copy all the photos on your memory card, skip to the next step. To copy individual photos, select the ones you want to copy. (Press u or d to view your photos. Then press OK when you see a photo you want to copy.) 6 Press Save.
4109192 Rev.0 1-B C PictureMate.book Page 27 Thur sday, January 18, 2007 4:43 PM 4109192 Rev.0 1-B M 4109192 Rev.0 1-B Y 4109192 Rev.0 1-B K Print From a Computer To use PictureMate with your computer, you must first: ● ● Install the PictureMate software on your computer from the PictureMate CD as described here. Connect PictureMate to your computer with a USB cable. If you don’t have a USB cable, you can buy one from your local computer dealer or from Epson.
4109192 Rev.0 1-B C PictureMate.book Page 28 Thur sday, January 18, 2007 4:43 PM 4109192 Rev.0 1-B M 6 Insert the PictureMate CD in your CD/DVD drive. 5 With Windows Vista, you see this screen: 28 4109192 Rev.0 1-B K Click the option to run RUNEPSON.exe, then click Allow at the User Account Control screen. Note: If you see a screen like this one, click Cancel and disconnect PictureMate from your computer. 4 4109192 Rev.0 1-B Y After a moment, you see this screen: Click Next.
4109192 Rev.0 1-B C PictureMate.book Page 29 Thur sday, January 18, 2007 4:43 PM After a moment, you see this screen: 9 Connect the USB cable to any open USB port on your computer. Then connect the other end to the USB port on the back of PictureMate. 4109192 Rev.0 1-B M 4109192 Rev.0 1-B Y 4109192 Rev.0 1-B K Note: If you see a screen like this one, remove your memory card and click the X in the window to close it.
4109192 Rev.0 1-B C PictureMate.book Page 30 Thur sday, January 18, 2007 4:43 PM 11 When you see a message that your printer driver is installed, click Next. ArcSoft® PhotoImpression™ and your on-screen User’s Guide are installed. 4109192 Rev.0 1-B M 4109192 Rev.0 1-B Y 4109192 Rev.0 1-B K Installing Software for Macintosh 1 Make sure PictureMate does NOT have a memory card inserted in it. 2 Connect the USB cable to any open USB port on your Macintosh.
4109192 Rev.0 1-B C PictureMate.book Page 31 Thur sday, January 18, 2007 4:43 PM 6 4109192 Rev.0 1-B M 4109192 Rev.0 1-B Y 4109192 Rev.0 1-B K Double-click the PictureMate CD icon to open it, then double-click the PictureMate icon. You see a screen reminding you to connect PictureMate. 12 At the Install Menu, click Install Optional Web 7 Click Next. 13 When you return to the Optional Web Links menu, 8 Read the license agreement and click Agree.
4109192 Rev.0 1-B C PictureMate.book Page 32 Thur sday, January 18, 2007 4:43 PM 19 In OS X 10.4, select your PictureMate model. (In OS X 10.2 or 10.3, select EPSON USB at the top and your PictureMate model below.) 4109192 Rev.0 1-B M 4109192 Rev.0 1-B Y 4109192 Rev.0 1-B K Printing From a Computer Follow these basic printing instructions for your computer: ● Windows (below) ● Macintosh (see page 39) For instructions on printing using ArcSoft PhotoImpression, see your on-screen User’s Guide.
4109192 Rev.0 1-B C PictureMate.book Page 33 Thur sday, January 18, 2007 4:43 PM 2 Right-click the photo, highlight Open With, and select Windows Photo Gallery. 4109192 Rev.0 1-B M 3 Print icon 4109192 Rev.0 1-B Y 4109192 Rev.0 1-B K Click the Print icon at the top of the screen, then select Print from the drop-down menu that appears. Options 4 Make sure your printer is selected, then choose PictureMate Photo Paper as the Paper type setting.
4109192 Rev.0 1-B C PictureMate.book Page 34 Thur sday, January 18, 2007 4:43 PM 4109192 Rev.0 1-B M ● You see the printer settings window: 4109192 Rev.0 1-B Y 4109192 Rev.0 1-B K You can change the Color Option and see the effects on the sample photo (the changes don’t affect your original). Auto Correction improves the quality of photos that are too dark or have a color cast. Sepia changes the colors to brown for an oldfashioned look.
4109192 Rev.0 1-B C PictureMate.book Page 35 Thur sday, January 18, 2007 4:43 PM 8 4109192 Rev.0 1-B M 4109192 Rev.0 1-B Y 4109192 Rev.0 1-B K When you return to the Windows Photo Gallery, click Print to start printing. Printing with the Windows XP Picture and Fax Viewer During printing, this window appears on your computer screen showing the progress of your print job. You can cancel, pause, or resume printing, and view your Print Pack status.
4109192 Rev.0 1-B C PictureMate.book Page 36 Thur sday, January 18, 2007 4:43 PM 5 When you see this screen, select the photo(s) you want to print and click Next. 4109192 Rev.0 1-B M 6 4109192 Rev.0 1-B Y When you see this screen, select your EPSON PictureMate model and click Printing Preferences. Printing Preferences 36 4109192 Rev.
4109192 Rev.0 1-B C PictureMate.book Page 37 Thur sday, January 18, 2007 4:43 PM 4109192 Rev.0 1-B M ● You see the printer settings screen: 4109192 Rev.0 1-B Y 4109192 Rev.0 1-B K You can change the Color Option and see the effects on the sample photo (the changes don’t affect your original). Auto Correction improves the quality of photos that are too dark or have a color cast. Sepia changes the colors to brown for an oldfashioned look.
4109192 Rev.0 1-B C PictureMate.book Page 38 Thur sday, January 18, 2007 4:43 PM 9 At the Photo Printing Wizard screen, click Next. 10 When you see this screen, select Full page photo print and click Next. Full page photo print 38 4109192 Rev.0 1-B M 4109192 Rev.0 1-B Y 4109192 Rev.0 1-B K During printing, this window appears on your computer screen showing the progress of your print job. You can cancel, pause, or resume printing, and see your Print Pack status.
4109192 Rev.0 1-B C PictureMate.book Page 39 Thur sday, January 18, 2007 4:43 PM Printing From a Macintosh 4109192 Rev.0 1-B M 4 You can print your photos from any Macintosh imaging application. 1 Start your print program and open the photo you want to print. 2 From the File menu, select Page Setup. 4109192 Rev.0 1-B Y 4109192 Rev.0 1-B K Open the Paper Size menu and place your cursor on the 4 × 6 in option. You see extended options: ● Select 4 × 6 in (Borderless) to print without any borders.
09192 Rev.0 1-B C PictureMate.book Page 40 Thur sday, January 18, 2007 4:43 PM 7 4109192 Rev.0 1-B M 9 Select Print from the File menu. Select Print Settings 4109192 Rev.0 1-B Y 4109192 Rev.0 1-B K Choose from the following settings: ● Select Enhance Fine Details to bring out the fine details of a particularly intricate photo (printing may be slower). ● You can change the Color Option and see the effects on the sample photo (the changes don’t affect your original).
4109192 Rev.0 1-B C PictureMate.book Page 41 Thur sday, January 18, 2007 4:43 PM 10 You can also choose other options in the pop-up menu, including: ● Copies & Pages, to select the number of copies or a page range ● Summary, to view a list of all your selections 11 Click Print. 12 To monitor the progress of your print job, click the PictureMate or Print Center icon when it appears in the dock. If you clicked the Print Center icon, double-click your PictureMate model. 4109192 Rev.0 1-B M 4109192 Rev.
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4109192 Rev.0 1-B C PictureMate.book Page 43 Thur sday, January 18, 2007 4:43 PM 4 Connect your camera’s USB cable to your camera and the EXT. I/F port on the back of PictureMate. 4109192 Rev.0 1-B M 6 4109192 Rev.0 1-B Y 4109192 Rev.0 1-B K When you are finished, disconnect your camera from PictureMate before inserting a memory card in PictureMate.
4109192 Rev.0 1-B C PictureMate.book Page 44 Thur sday, January 18, 2007 4:43 PM 2 3 Plug the adapter all the way into the port on the back of PictureMate. EXT. I/F Make sure you are within about 30 feet of PictureMate. 4109192 Rev.0 1-B M 4 4109192 Rev.0 1-B Y 4109192 Rev.0 1-B K Select the photo you want to print from your Bluetooth device and send it to PictureMate: ● Windows: Send photos directly to PictureMate with your Bluetooth file sharing program.
4109192 Rev.0 1-B C PictureMate.book Page 45 Thur sday, January 18, 2007 4:43 PM Disconnecting the Adapter 4109192 Rev.0 1-B M 4109192 Rev.0 1-B Y 4109192 Rev.0 1-B K Printing From an External Drive Make sure PictureMate is not printing, then pull the adapter out of its port. If you saved your photos to a CD, Zip disk, or flash memory (thumb) drive, you can connect the drive to the back of PictureMate and print just like you do when you insert a memory card.
4109192 Rev.0 1-B C PictureMate.book Page 46 Thur sday, January 18, 2007 4:43 PM 3 4109192 Rev.0 1-B M Connect your CD or Zip drive’s USB cable, or plug in your flash memory drive, to the EXT. I/F port on the back of PictureMate. 4109192 Rev.0 1-B Y 4109192 Rev.0 1-B K Note: If you also have a memory card already inserted in PictureMate Flash, you must either remove the card or select the external drive as the source to see any photos on the disc or drive.
4109192 Rev.0 1-B C PictureMate.book Page 47 Thur sday, January 18, 2007 4:43 PM 2 Insert the CD into the slot until it goes completely into the printer. A light next to the slot flashes, indicating that the CD is being read. 4109192 Rev.0 1-B M 4 4109192 Rev.0 1-B Y 4109192 Rev.0 1-B K If you want to print a proof sheet of the photos on your CD, press Menu, select Layout, and select CD Index. 56 photo thumbnails are printed on each sheet.
4109192 Rev.0 1-B C PictureMate.book Page 48 Thur sday, January 18, 2007 4:43 PM 4109192 Rev.0 1-B M 4109192 Rev.0 1-B Y 4109192 Rev.0 1-B K Replace Print Pack When PictureMate needs a new Print Pack, you see a message on the photo viewer screen. The Print Pack contains a new photo cartridge and photo paper.
4109192 Rev.0 1-B C PictureMate.book Page 49 Thur sday, January 18, 2007 4:43 PM Replacing the Print Pack Make sure you have a new PictureMate 200 Series Print Pack before you remove the old photo cartridge. Once you remove the cartridge, you must install the new one right away. 4109192 Rev.0 1-B M 3 4109192 Rev.0 1-B Y 4109192 Rev.0 1-B K Slide the cartridge lever left, to the Release position. Caution: Before you replace the cartridge, read the “Photo Cartridge Safety Instructions” on page 71.
4109192 Rev.0 1-B C PictureMate.book Page 50 Thur sday, January 18, 2007 4:43 PM 4 Pull out the cartridge and dispose of it properly. (For appropriate disposal, check local resources for recycling guidelines.) 4109192 Rev.0 1-B M 5 4109192 Rev.0 1-B Y 4109192 Rev.0 1-B K Remove the new photo cartridge from its package. Don’t touch the green chip on the side Caution: Don’t touch the small green circuit board. Install the photo cartridge immediately.
4109192 Rev.0 1-B C PictureMate.book Page 51 Thur sday, January 18, 2007 4:43 PM 7 4109192 Rev.0 1-B M Slide the lever all the way right, to the Lock position. 4109192 Rev.0 1-B Y 4109192 Rev.0 1-B K PictureMate starts charging and displays a message. 9 When it’s finished charging, press OK. Checking Print Pack Status You can check the status of your Print Pack at any time. 1 Press Menu. 2 Press u or d to highlight Maintenance, then press OK. 3 Highlight Check Print Pack Status and press OK.
4109192 Rev.0 1-B C PictureMate.book Page 52 Thur sday, January 18, 2007 4:43 PM 4109192 Rev.0 1-B M 4109192 Rev.0 1-B Y 4109192 Rev.0 1-B K Take PictureMate With You PictureMate’s handle makes it easy to carry short distances. If you have the optional battery, you can use PictureMate just about anywhere, even if an electrical outlet is not available. 5 Close the paper support and output tray. 6 Unplug the power adapter and any connected USB cable or device.
4109192 Rev.0 1-B C PictureMate.book Page 53 Thur sday, January 18, 2007 4:43 PM Using the Optional Battery To buy the optional battery, check with your PictureMate retailer or go to www.MyPictureMate.com. See page 68 for more information on purchasing PictureMate supplies and accessories. 4109192 Rev.0 1-B M 4 4109192 Rev.0 1-B Y 4109192 Rev.0 1-B K Insert the battery as shown until it clicks into place.
4109192 Rev.0 1-B C PictureMate.book Page 54 Thur sday, January 18, 2007 4:43 PM 4109192 Rev.0 1-B M 4109192 Rev.0 1-B Y 4109192 Rev.0 1-B K The power light flashes during charging when PictureMate is off. It takes about 2 hours to fully charge the battery when PictureMate is off. It takes longer when you use PictureMate while it is charging. The power light turns off when the battery is fully charged (if PictureMate is turned off).
4109192 Rev.0 1-B C PictureMate.book Page 55 Thur sday, January 18, 2007 4:43 PM 4109192 Rev.0 1-B M 4109192 Rev.0 1-B Y 4109192 Rev.0 1-B K Set PictureMate Preferences You can change the way PictureMate works by using the Setup menu.
4109192 Rev.0 1-B C PictureMate.book Page 56 Thur sday, January 18, 2007 4:43 PM 1 Press Menu. 2 Press u or d to highlight Setup, then press OK. 3 Press u or d to highlight Photo Viewer, then press OK. 4 4109192 Rev.0 1-B M 4109192 Rev.0 1-B Y 4109192 Rev.0 1-B K Adjusting Borderless Expansion and Cropping When you print borderless pictures, your images are automatically expanded and cropped. If your pictures are cut off around the edges, you can adjust the amount of expansion and cropping.
4109192 Rev.0 1-B C PictureMate.book Page 57 Thur sday, January 18, 2007 4:43 PM 4109192 Rev.0 1-B M ● Saving or Clearing Settings You can either keep the print settings and photos you selected or return to your personal default settings after you print. 1 Press Menu. 2 Press u or d to highlight Setup, then press OK. 3 Press u or d to select After Printing, then press OK. 4 4109192 Rev.0 1-B Y 4109192 Rev.0 1-B K Clear settings: Return to your personal default settings after printing.
4109192 Rev.0 1-B C PictureMate.book Page 58 Thur sday, January 18, 2007 4:43 PM 4 5 Press u or d to select the setting you want to change, then press OK: ● Battery status: Beeps when the battery is low. ● Error status: Beeps when the Print Pack is expended or getting low. ● Button: Beeps when you try to select an unavailable (or grayed-out) option. 4109192 Rev.0 1-B Y 4109192 Rev.0 1-B K 1 Press Menu. 2 Press u or d to highlight Setup, then press OK.
4109192 Rev.0 1-B C PictureMate.book Page 59 Thur sday, January 18, 2007 4:43 PM 4109192 Rev.0 1-B M 4109192 Rev.0 1-B Y 4109192 Rev.0 1-B K Returning to Default Settings You can return your personal settings to the PictureMate original default settings. 1 Press Menu. 2 Press u or d to highlight Setup, then press OK. 3 Press u or d to highlight Reset Default Settings, then press OK.
4109192 Rev.0 1-B C PictureMate.book Page 60 Thur sday, January 18, 2007 4:43 PM 4109192 Rev.0 1-B M 4109192 Rev.0 1-B Y 4109192 Rev.0 1-B K Printer Care and Troubleshooting If you have problems with your PictureMate, or you want to improve print quality, read these sections: Cleaning the Print Head If your print quality is not as good as it used to be—if photos are too light, are missing colors, or have lines running through them—PictureMate’s print head nozzles may need cleaning.
4109192 Rev.0 1-B C PictureMate.book Page 61 Thur sday, January 18, 2007 4:43 PM 4 Press u or d to highlight Auto Cleaning, then press OK. You see a confirmation screen: 4109192 Rev.0 1-B M 6 4109192 Rev.0 1-B Y 4109192 Rev.0 1-B K Check the pattern to see if there are any gaps in the lines. Okay Needs cleaning 5 Press OK again to clean the print head. Cleaning takes about 60 seconds. PictureMate makes some noise and you see a Cleaning message.
4109192 Rev.0 1-B C PictureMate.book Page 62 Thur sday, January 18, 2007 4:43 PM Aligning the Print Head 4109192 Rev.0 1-B M 6 If you have moved PictureMate and print quality is not as good as it used to be—if your prints look fuzzy or have light or dark lines running through them—you may need to align the print head. 1 Load paper in PictureMate so you can print the head alignment pattern. 2 Press Menu. 3 Press u or d to highlight Maintenance, then press OK.
4109192 Rev.0 1-B C PictureMate.book Page 63 Thur sday, January 18, 2007 4:43 PM 4109192 Rev.0 1-B M 4109192 Rev.0 1-B Y 4109192 Rev.0 1-B K Cleaning PictureMate Printing and Operation Problems To keep PictureMate working at its best, you should clean it several times a year. Follow these steps: The On light and photo viewer screen don’t turn on. 1 Turn off PictureMate, unplug the power cable, and disconnect the power adapter and any USB cable or device.
4109192 Rev.0 1-B C PictureMate.book Page 64 Thur sday, January 18, 2007 4:43 PM 4109192 Rev.0 1-B M 4109192 Rev.0 1-B Y 4109192 Rev.0 1-B K PictureMate makes an unexpected noise after you install a photo cartridge. ● Make sure you are using a compatible memory card. See page 6. The first time you install the photo cartridge, PictureMate charges its print head for about three minutes.
4109192 Rev.0 1-B C PictureMate.book Page 65 Thur sday, January 18, 2007 4:43 PM 4109192 Rev.0 1-B M 4109192 Rev.0 1-B Y 4109192 Rev.0 1-B K Software Installation Problems Your print is blurry or smeared. ● ● Use PictureMate photo paper to ensure proper saturation, absorption of ink, and quality. ● Be sure to print with the glossy or whiter side of the paper face up. ● The print head may need cleaning. See page 60. ● The print head may need aligning. See page 62.
4109192 Rev.0 1-B C PictureMate.book Page 66 Thur sday, January 18, 2007 4:43 PM Colors in your photo are wrong or missing. ● Make sure the Color Effect setting is not set to Black & White or Sepia. See page 19. 4109192 Rev.0 1-B M 4109192 Rev.0 1-B Y 4109192 Rev.0 1-B K ● If multiple pages feed at once, remove the paper, separate the sheets, and carefully reload it. ● If paper jams, remove any sheets loaded behind the jammed paper and press OK to eject the jammed paper.
4109192 Rev.0 1-B C PictureMate.book Page 67 Thur sday, January 18, 2007 4:43 PM Miscellaneous Printout Problems PictureMate prints blank pages. The print head may need cleaning. See page 60. The borders or layout are incorrect. ● Select a different Layout setting. See page 16 (if printing directly from PictureMate) or page 32 (if printing from a computer). ● Crop your photo to enlarge and print only a part of it. See page 17.
4109192 Rev.0 1-B C PictureMate.book Page 68 Thur sday, January 18, 2007 4:43 PM 4109192 Rev.0 1-B M 4109192 Rev.0 1-B Y 4109192 Rev.0 1-B K Then call: Other Software Technical Support ● U.S.: (562) 276-7282, 6 AM to 8 PM, Pacific Time, Monday through Friday and 7 AM to 4 PM, Saturday. ● Canada: (905) 709-2567, 6 AM to 6 PM, Pacific Time, Monday through Friday.
4109192 Rev.0 1-B C PictureMate.book Page 69 Thur sday, January 18, 2007 4:43 PM 4109192 Rev.0 1-B M 4109192 Rev.0 1-B Y 4109192 Rev.0 1-B K Notices Important Safety Instructions Before using your PictureMate, read the following safety instructions to make sure you use it safely and effectively: ● Be sure to follow all warnings and instructions marked on the printer.
4109192 Rev.0 1-B C PictureMate.book Page 70 Thur sday, January 18, 2007 4:43 PM 4109192 Rev.0 1-B M 4109192 Rev.0 1-B Y 4109192 Rev.0 1-B K ● Avoid places subject to dust, shock, or vibration. ● ● Leave enough room around the printer to allow for sufficient ventilation. Avoid using electrical outlets controlled by wall switches or automatic timers. ● ● Place the AC adapter near a wall outlet where the plug can be easily unplugged.
4109192 Rev.0 1-B C PictureMate.book Page 71 Thur sday, January 18, 2007 4:43 PM WARNING: The cords included with this product contain chemicals, including lead, known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. (Provided in accordance with Proposition 65 in Cal. Health & Safety Code §25249.5 et seq.) Photo Cartridge Safety Instructions 4109192 Rev.0 1-B M 4109192 Rev.0 1-B Y 4109192 Rev.
4109192 Rev.0 1-B C PictureMate.book Page 72 Thur sday, January 18, 2007 4:43 PM 4109192 Rev.0 1-B M Photo Viewer Screen Safety Instructions ● The screen contains a few small bright or dark spots. These are normal and do not mean that the screen is damaged in any way. ● ● ● ● may damage the battery or other devices, or may cause an explosion. To protect against short circuits, do not remove the outside case of the battery. Only use a dry, soft cloth to clean the screen.
4109192 Rev.0 1-B C PictureMate.book Page 73 Thur sday, January 18, 2007 4:43 PM ● Charge the battery before using it if it has not been used for a long period. ● When not using the printer for a long period of time, remove the battery from the printer and store it separately to avoid over-discharging the battery. ● Do not store the battery where the temperature or humidity is very high. ● Store the battery out of children’s reach.
4109192 Rev.0 1-B C PictureMate.book Page 74 Thur sday, January 18, 2007 4:43 PM What This Warranty Does Not Cover: This warranty does not apply to refurbished or reconditioned products. This warranty covers only normal use in the United States and Canada. Using this product for continuous production or similar high duty purposes is not considered normal use; damage, maintenance or service from such use will not be covered under this warranty. This warranty is not transferable.
4109192 Rev.0 1-B C PictureMate.book Page 75 Thur sday, January 18, 2007 4:43 PM How Many Photos Will I Get From a PictureMate Print Pack? Epson has packaged the PictureMate Photo Cartridge with a quantity of 4 × 6 PictureMate Photo Paper, so that purchasing supplies for PictureMate is convenient and affordable. The number of sheets of photo paper in your PictureMate Print Pack is stated on the Print Pack’s box.
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4109192 Rev.0 1-B C PictureMate.book Page 77 Thur sday, January 18, 2007 4:43 PM 4109192 Rev.0 1-B M 4109192 Rev.0 1-B Y 4109192 Rev.0 1-B K subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. ● Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
4109192 Rev.0 1-B C PictureMate.book Page 78 Thur sday, January 18, 2007 4:43 PM herein is designed only for use with this Epson product. Epson is not responsible for any use of this information as applied to other printers.
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Need a New Print Pack? Getting to Know PictureMate On light Photo viewer screen Turn PictureMate on or off Selects current on-screen option Displays photos in different sizes Saves photos to CD (PictureMate Flash only) Selects current on-screen option Opens the output tray The PictureMate 200 Series Print Pack has everything you need to print in one box: photo paper and a photo cartridge.
Need a New Print Pack? Getting to Know PictureMate On light Photo viewer screen Turn PictureMate on or off Selects current on-screen option Displays photos in different sizes Saves photos to CD (PictureMate Flash only) Selects current on-screen option Opens the output tray The PictureMate 200 Series Print Pack has everything you need to print in one box: photo paper and a photo cartridge.
