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  • Page 2: Control Panel

    Select this to print 4 larger ID photos of 45 mm × 35 mm size, and 5 smaller ID photos of 38 mm × 25.4 mm size. PhotoSticker Select this to print 1 photo, 4 photos, 9 photos, or 16 photos on the Epson Photo Sticker.

  • Page 3: Printer Parts

    Printer Parts Edge guides: Help load the paper Top cover: Holds the blank straight. Adjust the both edge guides to paper straight. fit the width of your paper. Paper feeder: Holds your paper and feeds it for printing. Memory card light Memory card slots Handle Front cover: Receives the ejected...
  • Page 4 DC inlet EXT. I/F (USB) port: Used to Photo cartridge connect the printer to the optional Bluetooth Photo Print Adapter and digital cameras that have USB Photo cartridge lever DIRECT-PRINT functionality. Cartridge compartment cover USB port for computer: Used to connect the computer and printer together using the USB cable.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents Safety Instructions Printing Options Important Safety Instructions ..... 1 Printing Photos in Black and White or Sepia..22 Warnings, Cautions, and Notes .
  • Page 6 Transporting Your PictureMate Index Maintaining PictureMate Cleaning and Checking the Print Head Nozzles ..40 Aligning the Print Head ......41 Cleaning PictureMate .
  • Page 7 Seiko Epson Corporation. The information USB DIRECT-PRINT™ and the USB DIRECT-PRINT logo are contained herein is designed only for use with this Epson printer. Epson trademarks of Seiko Epson Corporation. Copyright © 2002 Seiko Epson is not responsible for any use of this information as applied to other Corporation.

  • Page 9: Safety Instructions

    Safety Instructions ❏ Leave enough space in front of the printer for the Important Safety Instructions paper to be fully ejected. Read all of the instructions in this section before using ❏ Avoid places subject to rapid changes in your printer. Also, be sure to follow all warnings and temperature and humidity.
  • Page 10 ❏ When setting up your printer Use only the type of power source indicated on the AC adapter's label, and always supply power Observe the following when setting up the printer: directly from a standard domestic electrical outlet with the AC power cord that meets the relevant ❏...
  • Page 11 ❏ Never disassemble, modify, or attempt to repair For United Kingdom, Singapore, and Hong Kong the AC adapter, power cord, printer, and options users by yourself except as specifically explained in the ❏ Replace fuses only with fuses of the correct size printer's guides.

  • Page 12: When Using The Printer

    ❏ ❏ Important: The wires in the mains lead fitted to Do not insert objects through the slots in the this appliance are coloured in accordance with printer. following code: Blue - Neutral, Brown - Live ❏ Take care not to spill liquid on the printer and the If you have to fit a plug: AC adapter.
  • Page 13 When using LCD screen When handling photo cartridges ❏ The LCD screen contains a few small bright or Observe the following when handling photo cartridges: dark spots. These are normal and do not mean ❏ that the LCD screen is damaged in any way. Do not shake photo cartridge after removing it from the bag;...

  • Page 14: Warnings, Cautions, And Notes

    ❏ The IC chip on the photo cartridge retains a variety Warnings, Cautions, and Notes of cartridge-related information, such as the amount of ink remaining, so that the cartridge may Warnings be removed and reinstalled freely. must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury. ❏...

  • Page 15: Welcome

    Welcome! PictureMate™ is your easy-to-use, personal photo lab. 3. Save Just insert a digital camera memory card and you are To preserve your digital photo ready to print brilliant photos. Because PictureMate is files (just like film negatives), light and portable, you can print whenever and save them to your computer.

  • Page 16: Supported Photo Formats

    Make sure your photos meet these requirements for PictureMate for printing. You just printing with your PictureMate: ® need the optional EPSON Bluetooth Photo Print Adapter. See ❏ JPEG files or uncompressed TIFF files only “Printing From a Bluetooth Device”...

  • Page 17: Where To Find Information

    PictureMate recognizes and prints the first 999 photos Where to Find Information on your memory card. Unpacking and setting up See the Start Here to set up your PictureMate and install the software. Using PictureMate away from home When taking your PictureMate out with you, bring along the Portable Quick Guide for simple instructions on printing and problem solving.
  • Page 18 Using your PictureMate with a computer The on-screen User's Guide on the CD provides comprehensive information and instructions for using PictureMate with a computer. Welcome!

  • Page 19: Preparing To Print

    Preparing to Print Before you can print, you need to load paper and insert Move the handle to the back. Then open the top your memory card in PictureMate. cover. Top cover Loading Paper Follow these steps to load PictureMate Photo Paper: Caution: Do not load plain paper;...
  • Page 20 Press the Open button to open the front cover. Note: Make sure paper is glossy side up to prevent smearing. Slide the edge guides against the paper. Make sure they are snug, but not so tight that paper cannot move. Glossy side Slide the edge guides to the sides.

  • Page 21: Paper Handling Instructions

    Epson Premium Semigloss Photo Paper 10 × 15 cm (4 × 6 in.) Return any unused paper to the original package, and Epson Photo Stickers 100 × 148 mm 1 sheet store it away from extreme temperatures, high humidity, and bright lights.

  • Page 22: Inserting A Memory Card

    Note: Caution: ❏ For best results, allow your prints to dry thoroughly for Insert just one card at a time. 24 hours before framing. ❏ Load your memory card only as shown in the table below or you may damage your printer, memory card, or both.
  • Page 23 Upper slot Lower slot Memory Memory card light card light turns on turns on SDHC Memory Card xD-Picture Card SD Memory Card xD-Picture Card Type M CompactFlash MultiMediaCard xD-Picture Card Type H miniSDHC card * miniSD card * Microdrive Memory Stick MagicGate Memory Stick Memory Stick PRO Memory Stick Duo *...
  • Page 24 For the latest information on memory cards available Push in the memory card. Pull the memory card out. for your printer, contact your dealer or regional Epson sales office. Removing the memory card When you are ready to remove a memory card, make...

  • Page 25: Basic Photo Printing

    Basic Photo Printing Press the z Print button to start printing. Printing All Photos Note: You can select all of the photos and choose to make ❏ If Print Preview is set to On, the confirmation one or more copies of each photo. screen is displayed.

  • Page 26: Printing An Index

    Note: Printing an Index Press the Cancel button to decrease the number of copies. Prints all of the photos on your memory card or from the specified external device. The photo number is Repeat steps 1 and 2 for additional photos. printed at the lower left and the date or file name is printed at the lower right of each photo.

  • Page 27: Printing On Photo Stickers

    Load an Epson Photo Sticker sheet with Loading Printing on Photo Stickers Support Sheets. You can print 1, 4, 9, or 16 photos on the Epson Photo Sticker. Photo Sticker Print layout Loading Support Sheet A 1 photo 4 photos...
  • Page 28 Press the l or r button to choose 1 photo, 4 Repeat steps 6 and 7 for additional photos. photos, 9 photos, or 16 photos, then press the OK button. Print layout when 4 photos, 9 photos, or 16 photos is selected (The images below show the case of 16 photos) Press the l or r button to select the photo you When 1 photo is selected...

  • Page 29: Printing Camera-Selected Dpof Photos

    When using pre-cut Photo Stickers Printing Camera-Selected DPOF Photos If you are printing on pre-cut 16-up Photo Stickers, and If your camera supports DPOF (Digital Print Order the printing is misaligned, follow the steps below to Format), you can use it to preselect which photos and adjust the print position.

  • Page 30: Printing Options

    Printing Options Press the l or r button to select None, Black & Printing Photos in Black and White or White, or Sepia, then press the OK button. Sepia You can print your photo in black and white or in a sepia tone without changing the original photo.

  • Page 31: Adding The Date

    Press the Menu button. Adding the Date Press the l or r button to select Color Effect, You can add the date your photo was originally taken then press the OK button. to the bottom right corner of your print. Press the Menu button.

  • Page 32: Resetting The Printing Options

    ❏ On (date, month, year: 26.Apr.2006) Note: If the language is not set as English, the date stamp is as follows: ❏ On (year, month, date: 2006.04.26) See “Basic Photo Printing” on page 17 and print your photos. Resetting the Printing Options You can reset the printing options to the original, default settings.

  • Page 33: Setting Picturemate Preferences

    Setting PictureMate Preferences Setting the Language on the LCD Screen Turning Print Preview Off or On You can change the language that is displayed on the You can confirm your selected photos, the number of LCD screen. copies, layout, and the settings before you print when set to On.

  • Page 34: Adjusting The Lcd Screen Contrast

    ❏ On (displays the Print Preview screen before Resetting the Printer Preferences printing starts. Press the z Print button again to start printing after confirming the print Follow the steps below to reset the print settings you settings.) have changed (such as the Date Stamp and Color Effect).

  • Page 35: Printing From An External Device

    Printing From an External Device PictureMate can print stored photos on a device such Connect your camera’s USB cable to your camera as a Bluetooth-enabled device or a digital camera. and the EXT. I/F port on the back of PictureMate. Printing From a PictBridge-Enabled Camera You can connect your PictBridge- or USB DP-enabled...

  • Page 36: Printing From A Bluetooth Device

    Note: Printing From a Bluetooth Device ❏ While this product complies with the Bluetooth Specification, it is not guaranteed to work with all devices enabled with Bluetooth wireless About the Bluetooth Photo Print Adapter technology. The optional Bluetooth Photo Print Adapter is a ❏...
  • Page 37 Connecting and disconnecting the Disconnecting Bluetooth Photo Print Adapter Remove the Adapter’s connector from the EXT. I/F port as shown below. Connecting Insert the Adapter connector into the EXT. I/F port as shown below. Caution: Do not connect this product while the printer is operating.

  • Page 38: Bluetooth Settings

    Bluetooth settings Discoverable This mode allows devices enabled with Bluetooth to freely discover the printer Use the LCD screen on PictureMate to make settings and print. for Bluetooth wireless communication. Not Discovrble This mode prevents & See “Making settings” on page 31 unknown devices from discovering the printer.
  • Page 39 Press the l or r button to select Bluetooth, then Any four-digit The Passkey setting press the OK button. number allows you to set the (Default = 0000) four-digit Passkey that must be entered into a device before printing if Pairing is selected as the Comm.
  • Page 40 Use the PictureMate’s control panel to adjust the The Bluetooth Passkey Setting print settings. (For example Layout and Color Press the l or r button to select a number for the Effect.) digit, then press the OK button to set the number. Print the data from your Bluetooth enabled device.

  • Page 41: Replacing The Photo Cartridge

    Replacing the Photo Cartridge Press the l or r button to select Check Ink, then Checking the Photo Cartridge Status (Ink press the OK button. Level) When the photo cartridge is low on ink, you see this icon in the upper-left corner of the LCD screen. Ink low You see a screen showing the approximate ink level in your photo cartridge.

  • Page 42: Replacing The Photo Cartridge

    Caution: Replacing the Photo Cartridge ❏ Epson recommends the use of genuine Epson photo cartridges. Epson warranties PictureMate uses photo cartridge equipped with an IC do not cover damage to your printer chip. The IC chip accurately monitors the amount of...
  • Page 43 Make sure that PictureMate is on, but not printing. Open the cartridge compartment cover on the back of PictureMate. Note: Check the ink status. & See “Checking the Photo Cartridge Status (Ink Level)” on page 33 Check that the screen below is displayed on the LCD screen.
  • Page 44 Pull the cartridge out of PictureMate and dispose Caution: ❏ of it properly. Do not touch the green IC chip on the side of the cartridge. This can damage the photo cartridge. Do not touch this part. ❏ If you remove the photo cartridge for Note: later use, be sure to protect the ink ❏...
  • Page 45 ❏ Be sure to always install a photo Set the lever to the Lock position by sliding it to cartridge into the printer immediately the right. following the removal of the current photo cartridge. If a photo cartridge is not installed promptly, the print head may dry out, rendering it unable to print.

  • Page 46: Transporting Your Picturemate

    Transporting Your PictureMate PictureMate’s handle makes it easy to carry short Close the top cover and front cover. distances. If your PictureMate is going to travel a longer distance, you should pack it carefully following the steps below to 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...
  • Page 47 Caution: Make sure the photo cartridge is installed before transporting. Do not place PictureMate on its side or upside down, or ink may leak. Note: If your prints do not look as good after PictureMate has been moved, try aligning the print head. See “Aligning the Print Head”...

  • Page 48: Maintaining Picturemate

    Maintaining PictureMate Press the Menu button. Cleaning and Checking the Print Head Nozzles Press the l or r button to select Maintenance, then press the OK button. If your print quality is not as good as it used to be, if your photos are light or faint, or you are missing colors in your prints, your print head nozzles may be clogged.

  • Page 49: Aligning The Print Head

    Press the OK button to start cleaning the print If the nozzle check page does not print satisfactorily head. The processing icon appears on the screen (for example, if any segment of the printed lines is while cleaning is in progress. missing), your print head nozzles may be clogged.
  • Page 50 Press the Menu button. Press the l or r button to highlight the number for the best pattern (1 to 9). Press the l or r button to select Maintenance, then press the OK button. Press the l or r button to select Head Alignment, then press the OK button.

  • Page 51: Cleaning Picturemate

    Caution: Cleaning PictureMate ❏ Never use alcohol or thinner to clean the printer, as these chemicals can damage To keep PictureMate operating at its best, clean it the components as well as the case. thoroughly several times a year as follows. ❏...

  • Page 52: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting The solutions herein are for problems when printing Display Solution directly from a memory card. Clear paper jam, then press the OK button. & See “Problems With Paper Error/Warning Messages Feeding” on page 50 You can identify many common printer problems using the display on your PictureMate’s LCD screen.
  • Page 53 & See “Replacing the Photo Waste ink pad in the printer is Cartridge” on page 34 almost full. Call for service. Reinstall the photo cartridge. & See “Contacting Customer The genuine Epson photo Support” on page 52 cartridge is recommended for replacement. Troubleshooting...
  • Page 54 Display Solution Display Solution Ink is low. Error in the data. Prepare the new PicturePack. The print results may not be perfect. Check the data. Remove the memory card. The data is not supported. & See “Removing the Check the data. memory card”...

  • Page 55: Printer Power Problems

    Printer Power Problems Print and Noise Problems LCD screen is off PictureMate makes an unexpected noise after you install a photo cartridge. ❏ Press the d On button to make sure that PictureMate is on. The first time you install the photo cartridge, PictureMate will charge its print head for about three ❏...

  • Page 56: Photo Quality Problems

    ❏ Make sure paper is not jammed and is loaded Photo Quality Problems correctly so it can feed into PictureMate. Make sure the handle is not resting on the paper. See You see banding (light lines) in your prints. “Loading Paper” on page 11 for paper loading instructions.
  • Page 57 The photo cartridge may be old or low on ink. To replace the photo cartridge, see “Replacing the Photo Cartridge” on page 34. ❏ Use only paper recommended by Epson to ensure ❏ Make sure your paper is not damaged, old, dirty, proper saturation, ink absorption, and quality. See or loaded face down.

  • Page 58: Problems With Paper Feeding

    ❏ Load paper glossy side up. Load up to a maximum Problems With Paper Feeding of 20 sheets for photo papers, or 1 sheet for PhotoSticker. Place the paper in the center and Paper does not eject fully or is wrinkled. slide both edge guides against it, but not so tight that paper cannot move.

  • Page 59: Miscellaneous Printout Problems

    The wrong photo is printed. Miscellaneous Printout Problems ❏ If your camera supports DPOF, you can preselect The printer prints blank pages. photos so PictureMate will print only the ones you want. See “Printing Camera-Selected DPOF The print head may need cleaning. See “Cleaning and Photos”...

  • Page 60: Contacting Customer Support

    ❏ Your computer operating system name and Regional Customer Services version If your Epson product is not operating properly and you ❏ Names and versions of the software applications cannot solve the problem using the troubleshooting you normally use with your product information in your product documentation, contact customer support services for assistance.
  • Page 61 Telephone/Fax Jakarta: (62) 21-62301104 (63) 2-813-6545 Bandung: (62) 22-7303766 E-mail epchelpdesk@epc.epson.com.ph Surabaya: (62) 31-5355035/31-5477837 Medan: (62) 61-4516173 Telephone Yogyakarta: (62) 274-565478 Makassar: (62) 411-350147/411-350148 Hong Kong http://www.epson.com.hk Phone (852) 2827-8911 (852) 2827-4383 Malaysia http://www.epson.com.my Phone 603-56288333 India http://www.epson.co.in Phone 080-30515000...

  • Page 62: Ink, Paper, And Options

    Epson Premium Glossy Photo Paper 10 × 15 cm S041729 (4 × 6 in.) S041730 Options S041750 Epson Glossy Photo Paper 10 × 15 cm (4 × 6 in.) S042068 Bluetooth Photo Print Adapter S042070 S042072 Bluetooth Photo Print Adapter 2 C12C82438* Epson Premium Semigloss Photo Paper 10 ×...

  • Page 63: Printer Specifications

    Printer Specifications Mechanical Electrical Dimensions Storage Rating Width: 215 mm (8.5 inches) Printer Depth: 152 mm (6.0 inches) Height: 145 mm (5.7 inches) AC adapter operated Printing Width: 215 mm (8.5 inches) Input DC 20 V, 0.5 A Depth: 339 mm (13.4 inches) Height: 261 mm (10.3 inches) AC Adapter Printable area...
  • Page 64 Printer Operated by AC Adapter Environmental AC 100-120V AC 220-240 V Temperature Operation: Input Input 10 to 35°C (50 to 95°F) Storage: Power Continuous Approx. 10 W Approx. 10 W -20 to 60°C (-4 to 140°F) consumption printing using AC 1 month at 40°C (104°F) adapter Low power mode Approx.

  • Page 65: Memory Card Slots

    Memory card slots Compatible CompactFlash memory cards Memory Stick* Card Slots CF Type II card Compatible with “CF+ and Memory Stick PRO slot CompactFlash Specification Memory Stick Duo** 1.4” Memory Stick PRO Duo** Memory Stick/ Compatible with “Memory Memory Stick Stick Standard version 1.3”...

  • Page 66: External Storage Devices

    Note: External Storage Devices For the latest information on memory cards available for your printer, contact your dealer or regional Epson Connectivity Universal Serial Bus Specifications Revision 1.1* sales office. Bit rate: 12 Mbps (Full speed device) Connector type: USB Series A...
  • Page 67 Australian model: Australian model: AS/NZS CISPR22 Class B Safety AS/NZS 60950.1 AS/NZS CISPR22 Class B AC Adapter U.S. model: Safety UL60950-1 CSA C22.2 No.60950-1 FCC Part15 Subpart B Class B CSA C108.8 Class B European model: Safety Low Voltage Directive 72/23/EEC EN60950-1 EMC Directive 89/336/EEC EN55022 Class B...
  • Page 68 Index problems, 49 Confirm print settings, 25 Align Print Head, 42 Consumables, 54 All photos, 17 Auto correct photo, 22 Date Stamp, 23 Device Black and white printing, 22 external, 27 Blank pages, 51 DPOF (Digital Print Order Format), 21 Bluetooth, 28, 54 Blurry prints, 49 Edge guide, 12...
  • Page 69 Memory Stick, 14 Microdrive, 14 Image Missing colors, 49 formats, 8 MMC (MultiMediaCard), 14 quality, 48 to 49 Incorrect colors, 49 Index sheet, 18 Ink, see Photo cartridge Noise PictureMate, 47 Nozzle check, 40 Nozzle cleaning, 40 Jams paper, 50 JPEG, 8 On button, 14 Options, 54...
  • Page 70 safety instructions, 5 PictBridge, 8, 27 Technical support, 52 PictureMate PicturePack, 54 TIFF, 8 PIM (PRINT Image Matching), 8 Transporting PictureMate, 38 Power cable, 38 Troubleshooting, 44 to 51 PRINT Image Framer (P.I.F.), 8 Print Preview, 25 Problems memory card, 48 USB cable, 27, 38 missing colors, 49 USB DP (USB Direct Print), 8, 27...

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