Epson PictureMate Charm Compact Photo Printer - PM 225 Basic Guide
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1. Note The cartridge won t go in all the way You need to use the cartridge lever to lock it in place Slide the lever all the way right to the Lock position Caution If the cartridge is not inserted correctly Note If the screen displays a Photo Cartridge low message PictureMate will not be able to print you should buy a new PictureMate Print Pack See page 29 for S details 8 Close the cartridge door all the way RS Checking Photo Cartridge Status You can check the status of your Print Pack at any time 1 Press v Menu 2 Press lt or K to highlight Maintenance then press OK 3 Highlight view the photo cartridge status and press OK You see the status displayed on the photo viewer screen The gray square represents the ink level 4 Press OK to exit 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 Tip You can order an optional PictureMate Carrying Case part number PMBAGO6 or rechargeable battery part number C12C831082 from Epson See page 47 for details Packing Your PictureMate If PictureMate is going to travel a longer distance pack it carefully to help protect it from getting damaged Caution Keep PictureMate out of the sun and don t leave it in your car or other location where it can get too hot or too cold PictureM2. shortcut to the Users Guide is installed l from the CD Where to Get a Print Pack and Accessories The PictureMate Print Pack has everything you need to print in one box photo paper and a photo cartridge You can buy a Print Pack wherever PictureMate is sold or from retailers that sell printer supplies The following Print Packs are available Print Pack Part contents number Supported PictureMate models Glossy photo paper T5846 150 sheets and photo cartridge Matte photo paper T5845 M 100 sheets and photo cartridge All PictureMate 200 300 Series models You can also buy a Print Pack and other PictureMate accessories from an Epson authorized reseller To find the nearest reseller call 800 GO EPSON 800 463 7766 Or you can purchase online at www epsonstore com U S sales or www epson ca Canadian sales PictureMate Buttons OK Boas Preview Menu Display Stop Clear Print 9 Start Turn PictureMate printing on or off Change the number Stop printing of photos displayed or cancel settings l Move through Display optional photos and settings menu menu options Prepare to Print Before you print with PictureMate you need to 2 Raise and adjust the photo viewer screen Insert your memory card below Load paper see page 6 When you finish printing you can remove your memory card see page 8 Inserting Your Memory Card 1 Move th
3. you can select which photos to print while the memory card is still in your camera When you insert the card into PictureMate you just have to press OK and 5 Print See your online User s Guide for detailed information If you have a PictBridge enabled camera you can connect the camera to PictureMate and control printing right from your camera See page 22 If you want to print outdoors or in other places without convenient electrical outlets you can buy the optional PictureMate battery See your online Users Guide for detailed information If you have a Bluetooth enabled PDA cell phone or computer you can send photos wirelessly to PictureMate for printing using the optional Epson Bluetooth Photo Print Adapter See your online User s Guide for detailed information Supported Photo Formats Make sure your photos meet these requirements for printing with your PictureMate without a computer JPEG files only Resolutions ranging from 80 x 80 to 9200 x 9200 pixels PictureMate recognizes and prints the first 9 990 photos on your memory card Where to Find Information lt See your Start Here sheet to unpack s setup and use your PictureMate Basics explains how to print photos directly from your memory card from your computer and from other devices replace the Print Pack and solve A problems The online Users Guide has detailed i z instructions for using PictureMate A
4. Don t pull out jammed paper from the top of PictureMate Make sure the handle is not resting on the paper O If paper loads incorrectly or jams frequently Use new paper loaded with the glossy or whiter side up and separate the sheets slightly Load a maximum of 20 sheets Make sure your paper is beneath the arrow on the edge guides Don t load plain paper this may damage PictureMate Use only PictureMate photo paper or Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy or Semigloss See page 4 Store paper flat to help prevent curling Miscellaneous Printout Problems PictureMate prints blank pages The print head may need cleaning See page 38 The borders or layout are incorrect Select a different Layout setting See page 17 if printing directly from PictureMate or your online User s Guide if printing from a computer When you print borderless photos PictureMate automatically expands your images If your photos are cut off too much around the edges you can adjust the amount of expansion See page 20 if printing directly from PictureMate or your online User s Guide if printing from a computer Where to Get Help Epson Technical Support Epson provides these technical support services Internet Support Visit Epson s support website at epson com support and select your product for solutions to common problems You can download drivers and documentation get FAQs and troubleshooting advice or e mail Epson wit
5. Otherwise ink may leak from the cartridge Leave enough space in front of the printer for the paper to be fully ejected Avoid places subject to rapid changes in temperature and humidity Also keep the printer and the AC adapter away from direct sunlight strong light water or heat sources Caution Keep PictureMate out of the sun and don t ac leave it in your car or other location where it can get A too hot or too cold Otherwise PictureMate may be 5 damaged or ink may leak Avoid places subject to dust shock or vibration Leave enough room around the printer to allow for sufficient ventilation Place the AC adapter near a wall outlet where the plug can be easily unplugged Do not place or store the printer the AC adapter or the optional battery outdoors Do not block or cover the vents and openings in the printer Power supply cords should be placed to avoid abrasions cuts fraying crimping and kinking Do not place objects on top of power supply cords and do not allow the AC adapter or power supply cords to be stepped on or run over Be particularly careful to keep all power supply cords straight at the ends and the points where they enter and leave the AC adapter Use only the power supply cord that comes with this product Use of another cord may result in fire or electrical shock or injury The AC adapter model A431H is designed for use with the printer with which it was included Do not attempt to use i
6. additional dates if desired After selecting all the dates you want press OK The photos taken on the selected date s appear on the screen Press lt or K to view the selected photos Follow the steps on page 11 to select photos set the number of copies for each and print Printing Camera Selected DPOF 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 See your camera s manual to choose photos for printing with DPOF then insert your memory card in PictureMate PictureMate automatically reads your pre selected photos and displays a message 1 Select Yes then press OK 2 Ifyou want to change any print settings from the defaults press v Menu See page 16 for instructions 3 Make sure you have enough paper loaded then press y Print Viewing a Slideshow of Your Photos You can have PictureMate display all the photos on your memory card one by one 1 After inserting a card press v Menu 2 Press lt or K to highlight Utility then press OK 3 Press OK to select Slide Show After a few moments the slideshow begins PictureMate displays all the photos on your memory card as a continuously playing slide show To stop the show at any time press x Stop Clear lf you see a photo you want to print press OK to select it for printing Then press 5 Print to preview and press 9 Print again Stori
7. is damaged liquid has entered the printer the printer the AC adapter or the optional battery has been dropped or the casing damaged the printer the AC adapter or the optional battery does not operate normally or exhibits a distinct change in performance Do not adjust controls that are not covered by the operating instructions Do not use with wet hands 6 WARNING The cords included with this product contain Do not use a photo cartridge beyond the date printed on chemicals including lead known to the State of California to the cartridge carton otherwise it may result in reduced cause birth defects or other reproductive harm Wash hands print quality For best results use up the photo cartridge after handling This notice is provided in accordance with within six months of installing it Proposition 65 in Cal Health amp Safety Code 25249 5 and After bringing a photo cartridge inside from a cold storage following Photo Cartridge Safety Instructions site allow it to warm up at room temperature for at least three hours before using it Store photo cartridges in a cool dark place Store each photo cartridge so that the bottom of its Keep photo cartridges out of the reach of children and do packaging faces down not drink the ink Do not touch the green IC chip on the side of the cartridge Do not shake the photo cartridge after removing it from the Doing so may prevent normal operation and printing bag th
8. need to clean it two times before the nozzles are clean Print Preview S l S Load i If you don t see any improvement after cleaning two iat times see Print Quality Problems on page 44 You can also turn off PictureMate and wait for at least 6 hours to let any dried ink to soften Then try cleaning the print head again Total 1 E Print Note You can run a nozzle check before you clean the print head Follow steps 1 through 3 on page 38 Then select Nozzle 5 Press D Print The alignment pattern is printed Check 1 P P P 4 Aligning the Print Head ar ij ____ Misaligne If you have moved PictureMate and print quality is not i 2 3 5 7 8 9 pattern 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 6 1 Load paper in PictureMate so you can print the head alignment pattern 2 Press Menu a 6 You see the Head Alignment screen Head Alignment Select the number of the most even pattern in set 1 Ea Next ED Select Look at the printed squares to determine which one is the most even with no streaks or white lines You may need to use a magnifying glass Press lt or K to select the number for the best square 1 to 9 in set 1 Then press OK Press lt or K to highlight the number for the best square 1 to 9 in set 2 Then press OK PictureMate aligns the print head and exits the Main
9. portable you can print whenever and wherever you take pictures Plus your PictureMate prints will be as brilliant and vibrant generations from now as they are today A Quick Introduction to Digital Photography With film cameras the process was simple buy film take pictures leave the film at the photo lab and come back later for your photos and negatives Since you had negatives you could take them back later if you wanted reprints The digital process is simple too and it gives you complete control Just follow the basic steps shown on the right e 1 Review and Delete After you finish taking your photos review them on your digital camera s screen Delete the photos you don t want 2 Print Insert your camera s memory card in PictureMate choose your photos and print 3 Save To preserve your digital photo files just like film negatives save them to your computer Then you can reprint them any time 4 Clear the Memory Card After you save your photos use your camera to delete them from your card to make room for more photos Special Features 71 PictBridge Printing with your PictureMate becomes even easier with these special features elect Photo From PictureMate s photo viewer screen you can view your photos and press Print to print the ones you want Or you can select to print all photos See page 10 If your camera supports DPOF Digital Print Order Format
10. size which is available from many resellers or Epsonstore com There are other photo papers available but most are not formulated to be fully compatible with the PictureMate Photo Cartridge Using other papers may result in poor color reproduction print quality problems or more fading Both a PictureMate Photo Cartridge and some PictureMate Photo Paper were included in the box with your PictureMate printer The included cartridge contains enough ink to allow borderless color printing of about the number of included paper sheets The other comments above also apply to the cartridge and paper included in the printer box PictureMate Print Pack Satisfaction Guarantee If you are dissatisfied because you receive fewer prints than the number of sheets of paper stated on your PictureMate Print Pack you can return the remaining sheets of paper with the dated sales receipt and UPC code from the PictureMate Print Pack packaging within one year of purchase and Epson will give you a pro rated refund for the number of sheets returned plus a maximum of 1 10 for postage The amount of the refund depends on the number of sheets stated on your Print Pack and the Print Pack s suggested retail price For example if you purchased a 150 sheet Print Pack of glossy photo paper with a suggested retail price of 39 99 Epson will refund 27 cents per sheet returned 39 99 divided by 150 sheets equals 27 cents per sheet This Satisfaction Guarantee is a prorat
11. two or more photos per sheet select multiple copies or multiple photos For example if you want 4 mini wallet photos of one image and 4 of another select 4 copies of photo A and 4 copies of photo B Then choose Mini wallet as the layout setting Press lt or K to select additional photos if you want Adjust any other settings you want then press G Print to preview your photos If the layout preview is correct press y Print to start printing Printing a Proof Sheet You can print small thumbnail images of all the photos on your memory card 20 images per page 1 After inserting a card press v Menu 2 Press lt or K to highlight Utility then press OK 3 Press lt or K to highlight Print Proof Sheet then press OK 4 Press lt or K to highlight Yes to clear previous photo settings then press OK to continue 5 Press Print to start printing Note If you have selected photos by date only the selected photos are printed Reducing Red Eye When you take photos of people they sometimes appear to have red eyes You can use Fix Red Eye to help eliminate this problem Note Fix Red Eye may not correct red eyes in all photos and printing will be slower when you use this feature 1 Select a photo with the red eye problem 2 Press v Menu 3 Press lt or K to highlight Setup then press OK 4 Press lt or K to highlight Advanced Settings then press OK 5 Press lt or K to highlight Fix R
12. viewer screen flashing you may lose photos on your card Top slot Push in the card and release it then pull it straight out of the slot Bottom slot Push in and release the card release button so it pops out Then push in the button again to eject your card and pull it straight out of the slot 3 Slide the edge guides outward Note Load a maximum of 20 sheets at a time Load your paper glossy or whiter side up to prevent smearing 6 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 Print Pack See page 29 for more information 4 Create a stack of up to 20 sheets of paper and separate the sheets slightly by fanning them 5 Place your paper into the slot between the edge guides with the glossy or whiter side up Slide the edge guides inward slightly Load glossy or whiter side up Choose Photos and Print After you insert your camera s memory card Viewing Photos on PictureMate PictureMate displays your photos on the photo viewer screen shown at right PictureMate s photo viewer screen makes it easy to select the photos you want to print Note You can adjust the angle of the photo viewer screen by raising or lowering the top of the screen Be sure to lower the Blue lines indicate the area that will print screen before closing the printer lid You can view your photos and choose from the elect Ph
13. website at epson com support for free updates to your PictureMate printer software Download instructions are posted for your convenience Installing Software and Connecting PictureMate DO NOT connect PictureMate to your computer before installing the software REMOVE your memory card from PictureMate before you begin Follow the installation steps for your computer Windows below Macintosh page 26 Note If you have problems installing the software see page 44 Installing Software for Windows Before you start make sure PictureMate is NOT connected to your computer and does NOT have a memory card inserted in it 1 Press the UD On button to turn on PictureMate A Note If you see a Found New Hardware screen click When you see this screen click Install Cancel and disconnect PictureMate from your computer bS PictureMate K r 7 T Found New Hardware g Windows needs to install driver software for your EPSONPictureMate PM 225 Locate and install driver software recommended Windows will quate you through the process of erstalling denver software fot your device gt Ask me again later Windows wil ack again the next tne you plug in your device or log on Don t show this message again for this device Your device will not function until you install driver software 5 Read the license agreement and click Accept The 2 Insert the PictureMate CD software starts installin
14. 3 Epson America Inc 4 13 A Accessories 4 29 33 47 Adapter memory card 7 Aligning print head 40 41 Auto Cleaning 38 to 40 44 Auto shutoff 11 42 B Banding fixing 38 to 40 44 Battery 34 Black and white printing 20 Blank pages 46 Blank screen 11 42 Blurry prints 44 to 45 Border layout 17 problems 46 Borderless layout 17 problems 46 Borderless expansion 20 Button Menu 16 On 23 26 33 42 48 C Cable power 33 USB 22 23 25 27 Camera printing from 22 printing text from 21 selected photos DPOF 14 camera 22 Care of photos 15 Care of PictureMate 38 41 Case optional 33 CD Index layout 17 CD installing software from 28 Charging photo cartridge 43 Choosing photos 10 14 Cleaning PictureMate 42 print head 38 to 40 44 Color effects 20 problems 45 Computer connecting to PictureMate 27 installing software on 23 28 software installation problems 44 Copies number of control panel 12 Copies number of control panel 11 Customizing PictureMate 35 to 37 Cut off photos fixing 20 Date printing photos by 13 Default settings 37 Display preferences 10 Displaying prints 15 DPOF Digital Print Order Format 14 amp Effects color 20 Epson accessories 4 29 33 47 technical support 47 Exif Print 19 Expansion borderless 20 External device port 22 printing from 22 F Faint prints 45 G Gaps in image 38 to 40 45 Gra
15. Concerning the Responsible Use of Copyrighted Materials Epson encourages each user to be responsible and respectful of the copyright laws when using any Epson product While some countries laws permit limited copying or reuse of copyrighted material in certain circumstances those circumstances may not be as broad as some people assume Contact your legal advisor for any questions regarding copyright law Trademarks EPSON PictureMate PRINT Image Matching and the PRINT Image Matching logo are registered trademarks PictureMate Charm is a trademark and EPSON Exceed Your Vision is a registered logomark of Seiko Epson Corporation Epson Connection is a service mark of Epson America Inc SD is a trademark SDHC is a trademark Memory Stick Memory Stick Duo Memory Stick PRO Memory Stick PRO Duo Memory Stick Pro HG Duo Memory Stick Micro MagicGate Memory Stick and MagicGate Memory Stick Duo are trademarks of Sony Corporation DPOF is a trademark of CANON INC Eastman Kodak Company Fuji Photo Film Co Ltd and Matsushita Electric Industrial Co Ltd The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by Bluetooth SIG Inc and licensed to Seiko Epson Corporation 1 CTR General Notice Other product names used herein are for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective owners Epson disclaims any and all rights in those marks This information is subject to change without notice 201
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17. L Picture Charm I I Basics Getting to Know PictureMate Paper support load photo paper here Edge guides Screen Memory card light Memory card slots Output tray ee catches printed photos z J Handle J Power inlet Z option battery f cover Cartridge release lever P EXT I F port for external devices k KS a Photo cartridge Cartridge door o gt USB port for computer Contents Welcome TTT 2 Prepare to Print Ane e yecye ieees ace cast ey ce eee ny Sig ate teh E eee els Sones betes 6 Choose Photos and Print cece cece e eee ee tee eee eee teen ee eeeeaes 10 Do More With Your Photos 20 cece eect eee t eee ete e teenie eeeeee 16 Print From an External Device e 0c cece cette eect e teen ee eee eee e eens 22 Pint Froma Computer a eien r atte obese oe nad oe a v Sede bes dade 23 Replace Print Pach iar se eeee neue penta e nae diate ete Ridla alae E nae Rises EEE EO ES 29 Take PictureMate With You 0000 c cece cece eect eee tenet eeeeeeees 33 Set PictureMate Preferences 000 c cece ete e eens 35 Printer Care and Troubleshooting 0 cece cece eee eee eee eee e eee e eee 38 Notits piian aai bese Misdied Chadd bite bia Si eee se ee lees 48 PictureMate Charm is your easy to use personal photo lab Just insert a digital camera memory card and you re ready to print brilliant long lasting photos Because PictureMate is light and
18. Pack Satisfaction Guarantee Form b Copy of Original UPC code of PictureMate printer c Copy of PictureMate printer receipt O d Remaining paper which was included in the PictureMate printer box Customer claim status inquiries 800 305 7305 Declaration of Conformity According to 47CFR Part 2 and 15 for Class B Personal Computers and Peripherals and or CPU Boards and Power Supplies used with Class B Personal Computers We Epson America Inc MS 3 13 3840 Kilroy Airport Way Long Beach CA 90806 2469 Telephone 562 290 5254 Declare under sole responsibility that the product identified herein complies with 47CFR Part 2 and 15 of the FCC rules as a Class B digital device Each product marketed is identical to the representative unit tested and found to be compliant with the standards Records maintained continue to reflect the equipment being produced can be expected to be within the variation accepted due to quantity production and testing on a statistical basis as required by 47CFR 2 909 Operation is 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 Located at Trade Name Epson Type of Product Ink Jet Printer Model B385A FCC Compliance Statement For United States Users This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Cl
19. a new Print Pack see these sections Buy a PictureMate Print Pack to the right Replace the photo cartridge see page 30 If you want to check the status of your photo cartridge see page 32 Tip If you see a replacement message while printing you can replace the photo cartridge and continue the current print job Just replace it without turning off and unplugging PictureMate Note Use your photo cartridge within six months of installing it and before the expiration date on the package Caution To ensure good results use a genuine PictureMate photo cartridge and do not refill it Other products may cause ink spills or other damage to your printer not covered by Epson s warranty Buying a Print Pack You can buy a PictureMatePrint Pack wherever PictureMate is sold or from retailers that sell printer supplies The following Print Packs are available Print Pack Part contents number Supported PictureMate models Glossy photo paper T5846 150 sheets and photo cartridge Matte photo paper T5845 M 100 sheets and photo cartridge All PictureMate 200 300 Series models You can also buy a Print Pack and other PictureMate accessories from an Epson authorized reseller To find the nearest reseller call 800 GO EPSON 800 463 7766 Or you can purchase online at www epsonstore com U S sales or www epson ca Canadian sales Replacing the Photo Cartridge 3 Slide the cartridge lev
20. anges or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the users authority to operate the equipment For Canadian Users This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil num rique de Ia classe B est conforme a la norme NMB 003 du Canada Copyright Notice All rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic mechanical photocopying recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of Seiko Epson Corporation The information contained 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 Neither Seiko Epson Corporation nor its affiliates shall be liable to the purchaser of this product or third parties for damages losses costs or expenses incurred by purchaser or third parties as a result of accident misuse or abuse of this product or unauthorized modifications repairs or alterations to this product or excluding the U S failure to strictly comply with Seiko Epson Corporation s operating and maintenance instructions Seiko Epson Corporation shall not be liable for any damages or problems arising from the use of any options or any consumable products other than those designated as Original Epson Products or Epson Approved Products by Seiko Epson Corporation A Note
21. ass B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio or television reception However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause interference to radio and television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help WARNING The connection of a non shielded equipment interface cable to this equipment will invalidate the FCC Certification of this device and may cause interference levels which exceed the limits established by the FCC for this equipment It is the responsibility of the user to obtain and use a shielded equipment interface cable with this device If this equipment has more than one interface connector do not leave cables connected to unused interfaces Ch
22. ate s print head nozzles may need cleaning Note If the screen displays a Photo cartridge low message you may not be able to clean the print head until you replace the photo cartridge Follow these steps to clean the print head 1 Load paper in PictureMate so you can print a nozzle check pattern after cleaning the print head 2 Press Menu 3 Press lt or to highlight Maintenance then press OK 4 Press lt or to highlight Auto Cleaning then press OK You see a confirmation screen PictureMate prints a nozzle check pattern and displays this screen 2 Information Auto cleaning may improve print quality Do you want to start cleaning Is the pattern OK tes B T KT 5 Select Yes then press OK to clean the print head Cleaning takes about 60 seconds PictureMate 7 Check the pattern to see if there are any gaps or makes some noise and you see an Auto Cleaning missing lines message Information When cleaning is complete PictureMate prompts you to load paper and print a nozzle check pattern Fe OK i T D T 6 Press 5 Print 7 Needs S S cleaning E ft B E Ifthe pattern is OK select Yes and press OK 3 Press lt 0r to highlight Maintenance then press to finish OK Ifthe pattern has gaps or missing lines select 4 Press lt or to select Head Alignment then press No and press OK to clean the print head OK You see a confirmation screen again You may
23. ate may be damaged or ink may leak 1 Press the On button to turn PictureMate off 2 Wait until the On light goes out then unplug the power cable from the power outlet 3 Remove all paper and printed photos 6 Lower the screen then close the paper support and output tray Unplug the power adapter and any connected USB cable or device Place the power cable and adapter in the PictureMate accessory box Pack PictureMate in the box that it came in or the optional carrying case Caution Make sure the photo cartridge is installed Do not remove the photo cartridge before transporting Don t place PictureMate on its side or upside down or ink may leak Note If your prints don t look as good after PictureMate has been moved try aligning the print head see page 40 Using the Optional Battery To buy the optional battery check with your PictureMate retailer or go to www MyPictureMate com See page 47 for more information on purchasing PictureMate supplies and accessories With a fully charged battery you can print about 100 photos Note See the online User s Guide for detailed instructions on installing and using the optional rechargeable battery Set PictureMate Preferences You can change the way PictureMate works by using the Setup menu You can set the following preferences Turn the print preview screen off or on on the right Turn on a screensaver that will appear after 3 minutes of inactiv
24. ck and white or sepia Press v Menu Press 2 or to highlight Basic Print Settings then press OK Press lt or K to highlight Color Effect then press OK You see this screen 2 6 Color Effect LISA U R L l VEIN 5 Press lt or K to select B amp W or Sepia then press OK You can see the effect on your photo Adding Camera Text If your camera allows you to add text to your photos you can print the pictures along with the text This setting is available for borderless photos only 2 6 Select the photos that have text added by your camera Press v Menu Press lt or K to highlight Setup then press OK Press lt or K to highlight Advanced Settings then press OK Press lt or K to highlight Camera Text then press OK Highlight On then press OK Note Before you print make sure the Borderless Layout setting is selected See page 17 for more information Print From an External Device PictureMate can print photos stored on a 4 Connect your camera s USB cable to your camera and the EXT I F port on the back of PictBridge enabled digital thi ictBridge enabled digital camera this page PictureMate 6 Bluetooth enabled device requires an optional Bluetooth Photo Print adapter see the online User s Guide for information Printing From a Digital Camera You can connect a digital camera that supports PictBridge printing to PictureMate and use the camera to con
25. components and case Don t get water on the components and don t spray lubricants or oils inside PictureMate Printing and Operation Problems The On light and photo viewer screen don t turn on Press the On button to turn on PictureMate Make sure the power cable and AC adapter are securely connected at both ends Make sure your power outlet works and is not controlled by a wall switch or timer If you re using the optional battery it may not be charged Connect the AC adapter and plug it into an electrical outlet to charge the battery If you re using the optional battery PictureMate automatically turns off after 15 minutes if it is not being used Press the on button to turn it back on The photo viewer screen goes blank The screen shuts off after 13 minutes if PictureMate is not used Press any button except the O On button to turn it back on PictureMate makes an unexpected noise after you install a photo cartridge The first time you install the photo cartridge PictureMate charges its print head for about three and a half minutes Wait until charging finishes before you turn it off or it may charge improperly and use more ink the next time you turn it on Your PictureMate makes an unexpected noise when you turn it on or after it has been sitting for a while PictureMate is performing routine maintenance PictureMate sounds as though it is printing but nothing prints PictureMat
26. e handle to the back Then open the top cover 3 Press the corner of the output tray to open it 4 5 Press the On button to turn on PictureMate Insert the memory card into the correct slot as shown on the right Insert just one card at a time Note PictureMate can t read multiple cards at once Push the card in carefully until it stops it won t go in all the way When the card is in the memory card light comes on and begins to flash Caution Do not remove a card while the memory card light is flashing you may lose photos on your card Top slot Memory card light SD Secure Digital and SDHC High Capacity miniSD and miniSDHC microSD and microSDHC Sony Memory Stick Memory Stick Duo Memory Stick Micro Memory Stick PRO Memory Stick PRO Duo Memory Stick PRO HG Duo MagicGate Memory Stick MagicGate Memory Stick Duo Bottom slot Microdrive CompactFlash Type and II Requires adapter Maximum capacity 128MB Now you are ready to choose your photos and start printing See page 10 e Removing Your Memory Card Loading Paper When you are ready to remove a memory card first Caution Don t load plain paper this may damage PictureMate make sure the memory card light is not flashing 1 Mow the handie io he badk thenopan the top Caution Do not remove a card while the memory card light is cover and raise the photo
27. e may be preparing to print The print head may need cleaning See page 38 PictureMate won t work properly if it s tilted or at an angle Place it on a flat stable surface Make sure paper is not jammed and is loaded correctly and make sure the handle is not resting on the paper See page 8 The printer lid paper support snaps off Replace the lid by inserting the hinges in the brackets Your memory card does not work correctly Insert only one card at a time Make sure you are using a compatible memory card See page 6 PictureMate recognizes and can print the first 9 990 photos on a memory card Photos must be in JPEG format and taken with a DCF compliant camera PictureMate cannot read progressive scan JPEG files or RAW files Make sure to format your memory card in your camera PictureMate does not recognize a thumb drive You can only use the EXT I F port to connect your PictBridge enabled camera or the optional Bluetooth Photo Print Adapter To print photos stored on a USB thumb drive first copy them to your computer Then you can use PictureMate to print from your computer or copy the photos to a memory card See the online User s Guide for instructions O Printing is too slow Ittakes a few moments for PictureMate to process your images before printing them If PictureMate is in a hot or sunny location move it to a cooler place and try printing again For faste
28. ed Eye then press OK 6 Press lt or K to highlight On then press OK Fixing Photos PictureMate lets you correct the color and improve the image quality of your photos without using a computer The Fix Photo setting which is selected by default improves your photos colors and increases contrast and sharpness It may correct images that are too dark too light or backlit You can select the following types of enhancement Standard People Landscape or Night Scene If your camera supports PRINT Image Matching P I M or Exif Print the printer s P I M setting automatically adjusts your photos for the best results Note These settings affect only your printed pictures They do If you select Fix Photo you see a list of 4 enhance not change your original image files modes 1 After inserting a card press v Menu 2 4 Scene Detection 2 Press lt or K to highlight Basic Print Settings then press OK Standard gt 3 Press lt or K to highlight Enhance then press OK Lunuovupe mynt vlocuc Press lt or K to select one of the following options EA Proceed ED Select Fix Photo This setting improves your photos oer lt colors and increases contrast and sharpness 6 Press lt or K to highlight the appropriate setting It may correct images that are too dark too then press OK If you are printing a variety of bright or backlit This is the default setting photos select Standard 6 P l M Thi
29. ed refund that covers only end user claims in the U S and Canada It does not cover use of any non Epson ink or paper commercial use of the printer or paper consumed by proofs or printing errors This Satisfaction Guarantee also applies to the PictureMate Photo Cartridge and PictureMate Photo Paper which were included in the box with your PictureMate printer if you are dissatisfied because you receive fewer prints with the cartridge than the number of sheets included The per sheet refund in that case is 27 cents Refund Procedure Please follow this refund procedure 1 Print out the PictureMate Print Pack Satisfaction Guarantee Form found on the web page below or request this form to be mailed to you by calling 562 276 1347 for U S A and Puerto Rico or 905 709 8676 for Canadian residents www mypicturemate com satisfactionguarantee 2 send the following items to PictureMate Print Pack Satisfaction Guarantee P O Box 400067 EL Paso TX 88540 0067 a Fully completed PictureMate Print Pack Satisfaction Guarantee Form b Original UPC code of PictureMate Print Pack c Copy of PictureMate Print Pack receipt d Remaining PictureMate Print Pack paper from the original PictureMate Print Pack If you are making a claim based on the number of prints you were able to make with the initial cartridge and paper which were included in the box with your PictureMate printer please submit a Fully completed PictureMate Print
30. er left to the Release l l position Make sure you have a new PictureMate Print Pack before you remove the old photo cartridge Once you remove the cartridge you must install the new one right away Caution Before you replace the cartridge read the Photo Cartridge Safety Instructions on page 50 1 Make sure PictureMate is on but not printing 2 Open the cartridge door on the back of PictureMate Caution Do not try to pull out the cartridge without moving the lever 4 Pull out the cartridge and dispose of it properly For appropriate disposal check local resources for recycling guidelines Warning Keep photo cartridges out of the reach of children and do not drink the ink If ink gets on your hands wash them thoroughly with soap and water If ink gets in your eyes flush them thoroughly with water If discomfort or vision problems continue after flushing see a doctor immediately Caution Do not attempt to refill the photo cartridge This could result in ink spills or other damage to PictureMate not covered by Epson s warranty 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 If you leave a cartridge unpacked for a long time before using it normal printing may not be possible Slide the cartridge straight into the slot label side up until it clicks into place
31. es 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 This warranty does not cover any color change or fading of prints or reimbursement of materials or services required for reprinting This warranty does not cover damage to the Epson product caused by parts or supplies not manufactured distributed or certified by Epson This warranty does not cover ribbons ink cartridges or third party parts components or peripheral devices added to the Epson product after its shipment from Epson e g dealer or user added boards or components Epson is not responsible for warranty service should the Epson label or logo or the rating label or serial number be removed or should the product fail to be properly maintained or fail to function properly as a result of misuse abuse improper installation neglect improper shipping damage caused by disasters such as fire flood and lightning improper electrical current software problems interaction with non Epson products or service other than by an Epson Authorized Servicer If a claimed defect cannot be identified or reproduced you will be held responsible for the costs incurred THE WARRANTY AND REMEDY PROVIDED ABOVE ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO T
32. g 3 With Windows 8 Windows and Windows Vista if you see the AutoPlay window click the option Run SETUP exe When you see the User Account Control screen click Continue After a moment you see this screen PictureMate 6 Connect the USB cable to any open USB port on your computer Then connect the other end to the oe USB port on the back of PictureMate Your PictureMate software is installed Note If you see a screen like this one remove your memory card and click the X in the corner to close it __ Removable Disk L El Always do this for pictures Pictures options xal View pictures E using Windows View pictures using Windows Media Center General options Open folder to view files using Windows Explorer Speed Y system using Windows ReadyBoost Set AutoPlay defaults in Control Panel Note PictureMate is automatically set as your default printer If you have another printer you can change this setting in the Windows Control Panel 7 When you see the Bonus Software Installation screen select the items you want and click Install 8 When you see a message that installation is complete click Exit 9 Follow the on screen instructions to register PictureMate 10 When you re done remove the CD Now you can print photos from your computer on PictureMate see the online Users Guide for detailed instructions Installing Software for Macintosh Before you start make
33. h your questions Speak to a Support Representative Before you call Epson for support please have the following information ready Product name PictureMate Charm or PM 225 Product serial number located on the bottom of PictureMate Proof of purchase such as a store receipt and date of purchase 6 Computer configuration Description of the problem Then call 6 U S 562 276 7282 6 Am to 6 PM Pacific Time Monday through Friday Canada 905 709 2567 6 AM to 6 PM Pacific Time Monday through Friday Days and hours of support are subject to change without notice Toll or long distance charges may apply Purchase Supplies and Accessories You can purchase genuine PictureMate Print Packs and accessories at Epson Supplies Central at www epson com ink3 U S sales or www epson ca Canadian sales You can also purchase supplies from an Epson authorized reseller To find the nearest reseller call 800 GO EPSON 800 463 7766 Important Safety Instructions Before using your PictureMate read the following safety instructions to make sure you use it safely and effectively see the online User s Guide for additional safety instructions Be sure to follow all warnings and instructions marked on the printer If you use the printer in places where the use of printers is restricted such as in airplanes or hospitals follow all instructions in those places Do not insert objects through the
34. ight Setup then press OK 3 Press lt or K to highlight Language then press OK 4 Press lt 0r to choose the language you want then press OK Caution If you change the language all the words on the screen will appear in the new language Make sure you select the right language Returning to Default Settings You can return all settings to the PictureMate original default settings 1 Press v Menu 2 Press lt or to highlight Setup then press OK 3 Press lt or K to highlight Restore Defaults then press OK You see this message _3_Information Do you want to restore all settings to their factory defaults 4 Press lt or P to select Yes or No then press OK 5 Press OK to exit 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 on the right Aligning the print head on page 40 Cleaning Inside PictureMate on page 41 Cleaning Outside PictureMate on page 42 Printing and operation problems on page 42 Software installation problems on page 44 Print quality problems on page 44 Problems with paper feeding on page 45 Miscellaneous printout problems on page 46 Where to get help on page 47 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 PictureM
35. iny prints 44 H Half page photos 17 Help control panel 16 Epson 47 Image quality problems 44 Incorrect colors 45 margins 20 46 Ink see Photo cartridge Instructions control panel 16 Internet support 47 J Jammed paper 45 to 46 L Layout problems 46 settings 17 Lever cartridge 30 31 License agreement 24 Lights memory card 7 to 8 On 42 48 Lines in photos fixing 38 to 40 44 Loading paper 8 46 Macintosh installing software for 26 to 28 Maintenance 38 41 Manuals 4 25 Margins incorrect 20 46 selecting 17 Memory card adapters 7 compatibility 7 light 7 to 8 problems 43 removing 8 23 Menu button 16 Missing colors 45 Network installation 44 Noise PictureMate 43 Nozzles checking 39 cleaning 38 to 40 44 0 On button 23 26 33 42 48 On light 42 48 Output tray 33 P Paper buying 4 29 feeding problems 45 to 46 jam 45 to 46 loading 8 46 output tray 33 storing 15 support 8 33 Photo choosing 10 14 correction 18 displaying 15 DPOF 14 fixing 18 fixing cut off 20 paper 29 quality problems 44 remove red eye 18 slideshow 14 storing 15 viewing 10 14 Photo cartridge buying 4 29 door 30 to 32 information 52 to 54 release lever 30 31 safety instructions 50 status 32 Photo viewer screen adjusting angle 10 blank 11 42 display options 10 instructions on 16 problems 42 safety instructions 51 usi
36. is can cause leakage The IC chip on the photo cartridge retains a variety of Be careful when you handle used photo cartridges as cartridge related information such as the amount of ink there may be some ink remaining around the ink supply remaining so that the cartridge may be removed and ports If ink gets onto your skin wash the area thoroughly reinstalled freely However each time the cartridge is with soap and water If ink gets into your eyes flush them inserted some ink is consumed because the printer immediately with water If discomfort or vision problems automatically performs a reliability check continue after a thorough flushing see a doctor If you remove the photo cartridge for later use protect the immediately ink supply ports from dirt and dust and store it in the same Do not remove or tear the label on the cartridge this can environment as the printer A valve in the ink supply ports cause leakage makes covers or plugs unnecessary but the ink may stain Do not dismantle photo cartridges or try to refill them This items that come into contact with this area of the cartridge could damage the print head Do not touch the ink supply ports or the surrounding area Install the photo cartridge immediately after you remove it from its package If you leave a cartridge unpacked for a long time before using it normal printing may not be possible Photo Viewer Screen Safety Instructions The screen contains a few smal
37. ity see page 36 Change PictureMate s language to French Portuguese or Spanish see page 36 Make settings for Bluetooth printing see your online User s Guide Return the settings to their defaults see page 36 Turning Print Preview Off or On When you press the y Print button you see a screen that lets you confirm your selected photos and settings for example Print Preview me 10x15ca4x6 1 Total 1 Then you press 5 Print again to start printing If you don t want to see this screen before printing you can turn it off You will only need to press 5 Print once to start printing 1 Press v Menu 2 Press lt or to highlight Setup then press OK 3 Press lt or to highlight Display Settings then press OK 4 Press lt or gt to highlight Print Preview then press OK 5 Press lt or to choose Off or On then press OK Turning the Screensaver On or Off You can have PictureMate display a screensaver or slideshow of your photos after 3 minutes of inactivity 1 Press Menu 2 Press lt or to highlight Setup then press OK 3 Press lt or to highlight Display Settings then press OK 4 Press lt or to highlight Screensaver then press OK 5 Press lt or to choose Off or On then press OK Changing PictureMate s Language You can change the language on PictureMate s screen to French Portuguese or Spanish 1 Press v Menu 2 Press lt or to highl
38. l bright or dark spots These are normal and do not mean that the screen is damaged in any way Only use a dry soft cloth to clean the screen Do not use liquid or chemical cleansers If the screen is damaged contact your dealer If the liquid crystal solution gets on your hands wash them thoroughly with soap and water If the liquid crystal solution gets into your eyes flush them immediately with water If discomfort or vision problems remain after a thorough flushing see a doctor immediately Please consult your state and local regulations regarding disposal or recycling Do not put in the trash Epson America Inc Limited Warranty What Is Covered Epson America Inc Epson warrants to the original retail purchaser that the Epson printer covered by this limited warranty statement if purchased and operated only in the United States or Canada will be free from defects in workmanship and materials for a period of one 1 year from the date of original purchase For warranty service you must provide proof of the date of original purchase What Epson Will Do To Correct Problems Should your Epson printer prove defective during the warranty period please call the Epson Connection at 562 276 7282 U S or 905 709 2567 Canada for warranty repair instructions and return authorization An Epson service technician will provide telephone diagnostic service to determine whether the printer requires service If ser
39. ng 10 41 PictBridge camera 22 PIM PRINT Image Matching 19 Power battery 34 problems 42 saving 11 turning off 33 48 turning on 23 26 42 Power cable 33 Preferences setting 35 to 37 Previewing printing 11 to 14 Print preview 11 to 14 speed increasing 44 Print head aligning 40 41 cleaning 38 to 40 44 PRINT Image Matching 19 Print Pack buying 4 29 information 52 to 54 replacing 29 status 32 Print quality problems 44 Printing all photos 12 black and white 20 from camera 22 from external device 22 individual photos 12 photos by date 13 preview 11 to 14 problems 42 to 44 Problems border or layout 46 color 45 memory card 43 paper feeding 45 to 46 Paper jam 45 to 46 photo viewer screen 42 power 42 print quality 44 printing 42 to 44 slow printing 44 software installation 44 Proof Sheet layout 17 Q Quality problems 44 Red eye reduction 18 Release lever 31 Replacing photo cartridge 29 Resetting preferences 35 to 37 S Safety instructions 48 Saving power 11 Screen adjusting angle 10 blank 11 42 display options 10 instructions on 16 problems 42 safety instructions 51 using 10 41 Sepia 20 Service 47 Settings default 37 Several photos selecting 12 Slideshow 14 Slow printing 44 Smeared prints 44 to 45 Software installing 23 28 44 Speed increasing print 44 Start Here sheet 4 Storing paper and prints 15 Supplie
40. ng 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 To prevent smudging avoid stacking your photos until they are completely dry Let photos sit for 24 hours before framing 6 After you print the colors on your photos will take some time to set as the ink dries During this time the colors may look different than you expect Displaying Your Photos To ensure photos will last as long as possible display them under glass or in photo albums Keep photos out of the sun to help prevent fading Storing Unused Paper Return unused paper to the original package Store paper flat to prevent curling and keep it away from extreme temperatures high humidity and bright light Do More With Your Photos By pressing the v Menu button you can Getting Help Choose from a variety of layouts see page 17 You can learn how to improve print quality or handle Print a proof sheet see page 18 memory cards paper or photo cartridges Remove red eyes from your photos see page 18 1 Press v Menu Fix photos that are too light or dark see page 18 2 Press lt or to highlight Help then press OK Adjust the amount of expansion and cropping for 3 Press lt 0r to highlight Impr
41. oaded face down load it glossy or whiter side up If it s damp or curled load a new stack of paper Remove each photo from the output tray after printing Let each photo sit for a minute before handling it Your print is faint or has gaps in the image The print head may need cleaning See page 38 The photo cartridge may be old or low See page 29 to replace it Make sure your paper isn t damaged old dirty or loaded face down If it is load new paper with the glossy or whiter side up Colors in your photo are wrong or missing Make sure the Color Effect setting is not set to B amp W or Sepia See page 20 The print head may need cleaning See page 38 The photo cartridge may be old or low See page 29 to replace it Colors may change slightly after your print dries Wait for 24 hours and check your photo again Turn on the Fix Photo or P I M setting See page 18 Problems With Paper Feeding Paper doesn t eject fully or is wrinkled The paper may be damp Load new paper Paper doesn t feed correctly or jams If paper doesn t feed remove it separate the sheets slightly and reload it between the edge guides Slide the guides to the edge of the paper but don t make them too tight See page 8 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
42. os Will Get From a PictureMate Print Pack Epson has packaged the PictureMate Photo Cartridge with a quantity of 4 x 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 The photo ink cartridge in the Print Pack contains enough ink to allow borderless color printing of about the stated number of sheets Our estimate of the number of photos you can print with a PictureMate Print Pack is based on test printing with a range of 20 different color photos Actual yields will vary based on images printed print settings paper type frequency of use and temperature For example printing many copies of the same photo or printing many black and white or sepia photos may result in fewer photos per PictureMate Photo Cartridge Also the PictureMate Photo Cartridge once installed should be replaced with a new one within 6 months For print quality a variable amount of ink remains in the cartridge after the Replace Print Pack indicator comes on You may be able to print more photos with a PictureMate Photo Cartridge than the number of sheets of photo paper in your PictureMate Print Pack In this case the cartridge monitor indicates the cartridge can still be used You can continue printing with paper from another PictureMate Print Pack or Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy in the 4 x 6 borderless
43. oto tiap Riez ages following options for printing them ea tall of this photo E Print individual photos on your card see page 11 Total number of sheets to print Print all the photos on your card see page 12 Print photos taken on specific dates see page 13 If your camera supports DPOF Digital Print Order O Guide to available Format you can use it to pre select the photos and EA Select E Preview options copies you want to print PictureMate then prints the selected photos See page 14 Changing How Many Photos Display on the To view a slideshow of your photos see page 14 Screen To store and display your printed photos see page 15 D After inserting a memory card you can change how many photos are displayed on the photo viewer screen Note If your memory card has more than 1000 photos PictureMate divides them into groups of 999 You can select the group you want to view and print See the online User s Guide for more information Press the amp Display button to switch between one photo displayed with or without text one photo with a filmstrip of 5 additional photos or 6 photos Responding to a Blank Screen Power Saver If you are not using PictureMate the screen goes dark after about 13 minutes to save power Press any button except the on button to turn it back on Printing Individual Photos You can use the photo viewer screen to select the pictures you want to p
44. ove print quality or borderless printing see page 20 Quick Guide then press OK Print in black and white or sepia see page 20 4 Press lt or K to highlight the topic you need help Print camera text see page 21 with Then press OK to see the solution for Note The features described in this section do not change or improving print qualty 0r a Quick Guide animation replace the original digital photo file they customize only the print s you make at that time Choosing a Layout By default your photos are printed at the full 4 x 6 size without borders If you want to print pictures with white borders or place several small photos on one sheet of paper you can use the Layout menu to change the layout 1 After inserting a card press v Menu 2 Press lt orP to highlight Basic Print Settings then press OK 3 Press OK to select Layout Press lt or K to highlight the layout setting you want then press OK You have these choices Borderless E Wallet m Border mmaa Mini wallet SI EEEE Note For the fastest printing select Border When you print without borders your images are automatically expanded and cropped around the edges This may cause part of your image to be cut off You can control the amount of expansion and cropping see page 20 for instructions At the photo selection screen press OK to select the current photo for printing See page 11 To print
45. r printing try these tips Don t print more than 40 pictures at a time Photos with borders print faster than borderless photos Turn off special features such as color effects and red eye reduction Software Installation Problems 6 Follow the instructions beginning on page 23 to install your software Don t connect PictureMate to your computer until you are instructed to Close other programs including screen savers and virus protection software and try installing again Make sure your system meets the requirements listed in your online User s Guide To print over a network see the online Users Guide for instructions on setting up printing Print Quality Problems You see banding light lines in your prints The print head may need cleaning See page 38 Be sure to print with the glossy or whiter side of the paper face up The Print Pack may need replacing See page 30 The print head may need aligning See page 40 Your print is grainy The print head may need aligning See page 40 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 38 The print head may need aligning See page 40 You may need to clean inside PictureMate See page 41 Make sure your paper isn t damp or curled or l
46. rint 1 After inserting a memory card press lt or to view your photos 2 When you see a photo you want press OK to select it for printing You see the number 1 on the photo indicating that one copy will be printed Select the number of copies using or gt then press G3 Note If you want to change the layout or edit your photo press v Menu See page 16 for instructions To print more than one copy press K to increase the number of copies or lt to decrease it Then press OK To select more photos press lt or K to view a photo and press OK to select it Repeat step 3 to select more copies if necessary To preview your photos press y Print Automatic The preview screen shows the layout number of sheets and other settings you have chosen for example Print Preview fix icon ey Tx 15ca4x6 Total 1 Total 1 number of sheets Note For more information about print settings see page 16 Press lt or gt to review your selected photos If you change your mind press the x Stop Clear button Make sure you have enough paper loaded then press y Print to start printing Tip You can check the total number of sheets on the screen before printing Printing All Photos You can print all the photos on your camera s memory card and select the number of copies to print of each photo After inserting a card press v Menu 1 Select Photos Ge Select a me
47. s 4 29 47 Support paper 9 33 Support technical 47 T Technical support 47 Troubleshooting 38 46 Turning printer on or off 23 26 33 42 48 U USB cable 22 23 25 27 User s Guide 4 25 Ww Wallet size photos 17 Warranty 51 to 52 Where to get help 47 Windows installing software for 23 to 26 Need a New Print Pack The PictureMate 200 Series Print Pack has everything you need to print in one box photo paper and a photo cartridge The following Print Packs and accessories are available Product Part Number Glossy photo paper 150 sheets and photo cartridge Matte photo paper 100 sheets and photo cartridge PictureMate rechargeable battery C12C83 1082 PictureMate carrying case PMBAGO6 Epson Bluetooth Photo Print Adapter C12C824383 You can also buy a Print Pack and other PictureMate accessories from an Epson authorized reseller To find the nearest reseller call 800 GO EPSON 800 463 7766 Or you can purchase online at www epsonstore com U S sales or www epson ca Canadian sales For more PictureMate information special offers and related accessories visit www MyPictureMate com Snap Print Enjoy
48. s information helps ensure an accurate image reproduction for files that include P I M PRINT Image Matching or Exif Print data None Prints photos as is or bypasses P I M or Exif Print data Select this setting for the fastest printing 5 Press OK to apply the selected setting Note The setting you select applies to all photos in the current print job Adjusting Borderless Expansion 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 1 2 3 Press v Menu Press lt or K to highlight Setup then press OK Press lt or K to highlight Advanced Settings then press OK Press lt or K to highlight Expansion then press OK You can select Standard Middle or Minimum Press lt or K to select Minimum and reduce the amount of expansion Then press OK Read the warning message and press OK If you see white lines on the edges of your photos after printing with the Minimum setting repeat steps 1 to 4 and select Middle or Standard Printing Photos in Black and White or Sepia You can print pictures in black and white or in a sepia tone like an old fashioned photo even when the originals are in color Your original images are not changed You can apply the color effect to one photo or all photos currently selected for printing Select a photo or photos to print bla
49. slots in the printer Take care not to spill liquid on the printer and the AC adapter Do not put your hand inside the printer or touch the photo cartridge during printing Do not use aerosol products that contain flammable gases inside or around the printer Doing so may cause fire Always turn the printer off using the On button Do not unplug the printer or turn off the power to the outlet until the On light goes out Before transporting the printer make sure that the photo cartridge is installed Leave the photo cartridge installed Removing the cartridge can dehydrate the print head and may prevent the printer from printing or cause ink to leak out O Do not remove the memory card or turn off the printer while the computer and the memory card are communicating when the memory card light is flashing The methods for using memory cards vary according to card type Be sure to refer to the documentation packaged with your memory card for details Use only memory cards compatible with the printer see page 7 Place the printer on a flat stable surface that extends beyond the base of the printer in all directions The printer will not operate properly if it is tilted at an angle If you place the printer by the wall leave more than 4 inches 10 cm between the back of the printer and the wall When storing or transporting the printer do not tilt it stand it on its side or turn it upside down
50. sure PictureMate is NOT connected to your Macintosh and does NOT have a memory card inserted in it 1 Press the UD On button to turn on PictureMate 2 Insert the PictureMate CD 3 Double click the Epson icon B 4 When you see this screen click Install PictureMate Software Installation instat Printe User Be D Custom W instoll Ext 5 Read the license agreement and click Accept 6 Follow the on screen instructions to install the software After a few minutes you see this screen If you re using Mac OS X 10 5 x or later skip to step 10 i If you re using Mac OS X 10 3 9 or 10 4 11 Software Installation continue with the next step PictureMate 8 When you see this screen click Add Printer PictureMate Software Installation 7 Connect the USB cable to any open USB port on your Macintosh Then connect the other end to the e lt USB port on the back of PictureMate 9 Follow the steps on the right side of the screen to add PictureMate 10 Follow the on screen instructions to install the rest of your software and register PictureMate 11 When you re done eject the CD Now you can print photos from your Macintosh on PictureMate see the online Users Guide for detailed instructions Replace Print Pack When PictureMate needs a new Print Pack you will see a message on the photo viewer screen The Print Pack contains a new photo cartridge and photo paper When you need
51. t with other electronic devices unless specified Use only the type of power source indicated on the AC adapter s label and always supply power directly from a standard domestic electrical outlet with the AC power cord that meets the relevant local safety standards Avoid using outlets on the same circuit as photocopiers or air control systems that regularly switch on and off Avoid using electrical outlets controlled by wall switches or automatic timers Keep the entire computer system away from potential sources of electromagnetic interference such as loudspeakers or the base units of cordless telephones Do not use a damaged or frayed power cord or the AC adapter or optional battery if damaged If you use an extension cord with the printer make sure that the total ampere rating of the devices plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the cord s ampere rating Also make sure that the total ampere rating of all devices plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed the wall outlet s ampere rating Never disassemble modify or attempt to repair the AC adapter power cord printer and options by yourself except as specifically explained in the printer s guides Doing so may result in injury electric shock or fire Unplug the printer and the AC adapter remove the optional battery from the printer and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions The power cord or plug
52. tenance menu Note The square you select becomes the middle square 5 the next time you align the print head Cleaning Inside PictureMate To make sure your pictures look their best you may need to use a cleaning sheet to clean inside the printer Typically this is done only if you notice lines of ink smearing on the front and back of your prints Load several sheets of PictureMate paper 1 Press Menu 2 Press lt or to highlight Maintenance then press OK 3 Press lt or gt to select Cleaning Sheet then press OK You see a confirmation message 4 Press OK to feed the paper If the paper is clean select No and press OK to exit If the paper has ink marks select Yes and press OK then press OK again to feed a clean sheet of paper 6 Repeat step 6 until the paper is clean Cleaning Outside PictureMate To keep PictureMate working at its best you should clean it several times a year Follow these steps 1 Turn off PictureMate unplug the power cable and disconnect the power adapter and any USB cable or device 2 Remove all paper then use a soft brush to clean any dust or dirt from the paper feeder and output tray 3 Clean the PictureMate exterior with a soft damp cloth 4 Use a soft dry cloth to clean the PictureMate photo viewer screen Do not use liquid or chemical cleaners on it Caution Never use a hard or abrasive brush or alcohol or thinner for cleaning they can damage the
53. thod for selecting photos 3 Proceed ED Select Press OK to choose Select Photos then press OK again to choose Select All Photos If you want more than one copy of each picture press K to increase the number of copies or lt to decrease it To preview your photos press 5 Print Press lt or gt to review your selected photos If you change your mind press the x Stop Clear button 6 7 If you want to change the layout or edit your photos press Menu See page 16 for instructions Make sure you have enough paper loaded then press y Print to start printing Note If you are printing more than 20 photos you will need to reload paper while printing Load a maximum of 20 sheets at a time When you see a message that paper is out load more paper and press OK to continue printing If you need to cancel printing press X Stop Clear Printing Photos by Date You can print photos taken on specific dates If you have a lot of photos on your memory card this makes it easier to find the ones you want 1 2 3 After inserting a card press v Menu Press OK to choose Select Photos Press lt or K to highlight Select By Date then press OK You see the following Select By Date Select date using EES then press S9 Ea Proceed Select Press lt or K to highlight the date you want then press Menu to select it A checkmark appears in the box for the selected date You can select
54. trol printing Check your camera manual to see if it supports PictBridge A cable may not be included with your camera 1 Make sure PictureMate is on but not printing 5 Use your camera s controls to select and print 2 Make sure there are no memory cards in photos on PictureMate See your camera manual PictureMate s slots for instructions Note You must remove your memory card or the printer 6 When you are finished disconnect your camera will read photos from the card not from a camera before inserting a memory card in PictureMate 3 Turn on your camera 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 6 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 E Fez Once your software is installed and PictureMate is connected to your computer see your online User s Guide for instructions on printing from your computer Tip Once you ve connected PictureMate to your computer you can insert a memory card in PictureMate and view copy or print files on the memory card as if it were a drive on your computer You can even copy files from your computer to the memory card See your online User s Guide for instructions Periodically it s a good idea to check Epson s support
55. vice is needed Epson will at its option exchange or repair the printer without charge for parts or labor If Epson authorizes an exchange for the defective unit Epson will ship a replacement printer to you freight prepaid so long as you use an address in Canada or the U S excluding Puerto Rico and U S Possessions Shipments to other locations will be made freight collect You are responsible for securely packaging the defective unit and returning it to Epson within five 5 working days of receipt of the replacement Epson requires a debit or a credit card number to secure the cost of the replacement printer in the event that you fail to return the defective one If Epson authorizes repair instead of exchange Epson will direct you to send your printer to Epson or its authorized service center where the printer will be repaired and sent back to you You are responsible for packing the printer and for all costs to and from the Epson authorized service center When warranty service involves the exchange of the printer or a part the item replaced becomes Epson property The replacement printer or part may be new or refurbished to the Epson standard of quality and at Epson s option may be another model of like kind and quality Exchange products and parts assume the remaining warranty period of your original product covered by this limited warranty What This Warranty Does Not Cover This warranty covers only normal use in the United Stat
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