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  • Page 1 Basics...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Printer Care and Troubleshooting ........

  • Page 3: Welcome

    Welcome! PictureMate Dash and PictureMate Zoom easy-to-use, personal photo labs. Just insert a digital camera memory card and you’re ready to print brilliant, long-lasting photos. Because PictureMate light and 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.
  • Page 4 PictureMate battery. (See page 54.) 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 page 30.) ®...

  • Page 5: Supported Photo Formats

    (100 sheets) and photo cartridge 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).
  • Page 6 PictureMate Buttons Turn PictureMate on or off Display optional settings menu Stop printing Move through or cancel back photos and settings menu options Change the number of photos displayed Save photos to CD (PictureMate Zoom only) Zoom and crop Start printing...

  • Page 7: Prepare To Print

    Prepare to Print Before you print with PictureMate, you need to: ● Load paper (below) ● Insert your memory card (see page 7) When you finish printing, you can remove your memory card (see page 8). Note: The illustrations in this manual show PictureMate Dash, but the instructions cover both PictureMate Dash and PictureMate Zoom, except where noted.

  • Page 8: Inserting Your Memory Card

    Slide the edge guides outward. Create a stack of up to 20 sheets of paper and separate the sheets slightly by fanning them. Place your paper into the slot between the edge guides with the glossy or whiter side up. Slide the edge guides inward slightly.
  • Page 9 Top slot: (Secure Digital) and SDHC (High Capacity) miniSD * and miniSDHC * microSD * and microSDHC * (MultiMediaCard xD-Picture Card xD-Picture Card (Type M and Type H) Sony Memory Stick Memory Stick Duo Memory Stick Micro* Memory Stick PRO Memory Stick PRO Duo MagicGate MagicGate Memory Stick Duo...

  • Page 10: Choose Photos And 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 screen before closing the printer lid. You can view your photos and choose from the following options for printing them: ●...
  • Page 11 Press the Display button to switch between one photo displayed with or without text, one photo with a “filmstrip” of 5 additional photos, or 16 photos, as shown: 1 photo Photo with “filmstrip” Responding to a Blank Screen (Power Saver) If you are not using PictureMate, the screen goes dark after about 13 minutes to save power.

  • Page 12: Printing All Photos

    To select more photos, press l or r to view a photo and press OK to select it. Repeat step 3 to select more copies, if necessary. To preview your photos, press The preview screen shows the layout, cropping, and other settings you have chosen, for example: Automatic fix icon Note: For more information about print settings, see...

  • Page 13: Printing Photos By Date

    If you want to change the layout or edit your photos, press Menu. See page 15 for instructions. Make sure you have enough paper loaded, then press Print to start printing. Note: If you are printing more than 20 photos, you will need to reload paper while printing.
  • Page 14 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.
  • Page 15 Storing and Displaying Your PictureMate Photos Photos printed on PictureMate photo paper are beautiful and long-lasting. Follow these guidelines to make sure they will look great for generations. Caring for Your Photos ● To avoid scratches or smudging, do not rub the printed side of the photo.

  • Page 16: Do More With Your Photos

    Do More With Your Photos By pressing the Zoom button, you can crop and enlarge a section of your photo (see page 16). By pressing the Menu button, you can: ● Choose from a variety of layouts (see page 17) ●...
  • Page 17 Zooming and Cropping You can print just part of a photo, cropping out the area that you don’t want. The part you keep is automatically enlarged to fit the layout. Cropping affects only your printed photo, not your original image. Select the photo you want to crop.

  • Page 18: Choosing A Layout

    Choosing a Layout By default, your photos are printed at the full 4 × 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.
  • Page 19 Note: Your photos will be cropped to fit in some layouts. 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;...
  • Page 20 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. ● Manual adjustments...
  • Page 21 Press u or d to highlight one of the following options: ● Enhance: This setting improves your photos’ colors and increases contrast and sharpness. It may correct images that are too dark, too bright, or backlit. (Enhance is the default setting.) ●...
  • Page 22 You can add the date your photos were originally taken to the bottom right corner of each photo. Note: The date comes from your camera, not from the printer. If this information is incorrect, adjust the date setting on your camera.
  • Page 23 Press Menu. Press u or d to highlight Print Settings, then press OK. Press u or d to highlight Expansion, then press OK. You can select MAX, MID, or MIN. Press u or d to select MIN and reduce the amount of expansion.
  • Page 24 Decorating Photos You can add fun and festive decorations to your photos from PictureMate’s built-in clipart collection. You can add up to four decorations to each photo. Select a photo that you want to decorate. Press Menu. Press u or d to highlight Edit, then press OK. Press u or d to highlight Decorate, then press OK.
  • Page 25 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. Select the photos that have text added by your camera.

  • Page 26: Save Photos To A Cd

    Saving Photos to the Built-in CD Burner You can save photos to a CD using the built-in CD drive in PictureMate Zoom. Use only 12-cm CDs and select a quality brand. The following types are compatible with this printer: ● CD-R ● CD-RW Multi ●...
  • Page 27 Press the CD eject button to open the tray, then gently pull it out all the way. Place a CD on the tray and carefully press it down over the hub. Gently push the tray back in. The light on the front of the tray flashes, indicating that the CD is being read.
  • Page 28 Insert another CD and press OK. Caution: Avoid handling the printer during backup. Also, do not remove the memory card or CD while photos are being saved, or you may lose photos on your card or CD.

  • Page 29: Print From An External Device

    Make sure PictureMate is on but not printing. Make sure there are no memory cards in PictureMate’s slots. Note: You must remove your memory card or the printer will read photos from the card, not from a camera. Turn on your camera.

  • Page 30: Printing From An External Drive

    Connect your camera’s USB cable to your camera and the EXT. I/F port on the back of PictureMate. Use your camera’s controls to select and print photos on PictureMate. (See your camera manual for instructions.) If you need to adjust any print settings, press Menu, select Setup, and then select Direct Print Settings.
  • Page 31 You can print photos wirelessly from your Bluetooth-enabled PDA, cell phone, or computer when you use the optional Epson Bluetooth Photo Print Adapter. The adapter (part# C12C824383) is available from your local reseller or Epson (see page 68).
  • Page 32 Plug the adapter all the way into the port on the back of PictureMate. Make sure you are within about 30 feet of PictureMate. Select the photo you want to print from your Bluetooth device and send it to PictureMate: ●...
  • Page 33 Note: If you’re using PictureMate Dash and you want to print photos from a CD or DVD, you can install the PictureMate software and connect the printer to your computer. See the section starting on page 34 for instructions. Make sure PictureMate Zoom is turned on.
  • Page 34 Gently push the tray back in. The light on the front of the tray flashes, indicating that the CD or DVD is being read. If you also have a memory card already inserted in PictureMate Zoom, you must either remove the card or select the CD drive as the source to see any photos on the CD or DVD.

  • Page 35: Print From A Computer

    You can even copy files from your computer to the memory card. See your on-screen User’s Guide for instructions. Periodically, it’s a good idea to check Epson’s support website at epson.com/support for free updates to your PictureMate printer software. Download instructions are posted for your convenience.
  • Page 36 Note: If you see a Found New Hardware screen, click Cancel and disconnect PictureMate from your computer. Insert the PictureMate CD in your CD/DVD drive. With Windows Vista, you see this screen: Click the option to run RUNEPSON.exe, then click Continue at the User Account Control screen.
  • Page 37 After a moment, you see this screen: Connect the USB cable to any open USB port on your computer. Then connect the other end to the USB port on the back of PictureMate. The installer installs your PictureMate software. Note: If you see a screen like this one, remove your memory card and click the X in the corner to close it.
  • Page 38 PictureMate is your only printer). Note: With Windows Vista, PictureMate is automatically set as your default printer. If you have another printer, you can change this setting in the Windows Control Panel. When you see a message that your printer driver is installed, click Next.
  • Page 39 Turn on your Macintosh. After the Macintosh starts up, insert the PictureMate CD in your CD-ROM or DVD drive. Double-click the EPSON PictureMate icon. Read the license agreement and click Agree. You see the Install Menu: Click Install Printer Driver, then follow the on- screen instructions to install the driver.

  • Page 40: Printing From A Computer

    In OS X 10.4, select your PictureMate model. (In OS X 10.2 or 10.3, select EPSON USB at the top and your PictureMate model below.) Click Add, then quit the Printer Setup Utility (or Print Center). Now you can print photos from your Macintosh on PictureMate.
  • Page 41 Click the Print icon at the top of the screen, then select Print from the drop-down menu that appears. Make sure your printer is selected, then choose PictureMate Photo Paper as the Paper type setting. (4 × 6 in is automatically selected as the Paper size setting.)
  • Page 42 (printing may be slower). ● Select Print Preview to see what your photo will look like before you print. ● Select the number of copies you want to print. Tip: For more information about printer settings, click Help.
  • Page 43 Click OK. When you return to the Windows Photo Gallery, click Print to start printing. During printing, this window appears on your computer screen showing the progress of your print job. You can cancel, pause, or resume printing, and view your Print Pack status. Printing with the Windows XP Picture and Fax Viewer Locate the photo you want to print on your...
  • Page 44 When you see this screen, select the photo(s) you want to print and click Next. When you see this screen, select your EPSON PictureMate model and click Printing Preferences. Printing Preferences...
  • Page 45 (printing may be slower). ● Select Print Preview to see what your photo will look like before you print. ● Select the number of copies you want to print. Tip: For more information about printer settings, click Help .
  • Page 46 Click OK. At the Photo Printing Wizard screen, click Next. When you see this screen, select Full page photo print and click Next. Full page photo print During printing, this window appears on your computer screen showing the progress of your print job.
  • Page 47 Printing From a Macintosh You can print your photos from any Macintosh imaging application. Start your print program and open the photo you want to print. From the File menu, select Page Setup. Select your PictureMate model from the Format for menu.
  • Page 48 Select Print Settings from the pop-up menu. Tip: To check your Print Pack status, click the maintenance icon. For more information about printer settings, click ? . Choose from the following settings: ● Select Enhance Fine Details to bring out the fine details of a particularly intricate photo (printing may be slower).
  • Page 49 To monitor the progress of your print job, click the PictureMate or Print Center icon when it appears in the dock. If you clicked the Print Center icon, double-click your PictureMate model. From this window, you can do the following: ●...

  • Page 50: Replace Print Pack

    (100 sheets) and photo cartridge 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).
  • Page 51 Replacing the Print Pack Make sure you have a new PictureMate 200 Series Print Pack before you remove the old photo cartridge. Once you remove the cartridge, you must install the new one right away. Caution: Before you replace the cartridge, read the “Photo Cartridge Safety Instructions”...
  • Page 52 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.
  • Page 53 Slide the lever all the way right, to the Lock position. Caution: If the cartridge is not inserted correctly, PictureMate will not be able to print. Close the cartridge door all the way. Checking Print Pack Status You can check the status of your Print Pack at any time. Press Menu.

  • Page 54: Take Picturemate With You

    PictureMate just about anywhere, even if an electrical outlet is not available. Tip: You can order an optional PictureMate Carrying Case (part number PMBAG06) from Epson. See page 68 for details. Packing Your PictureMate If PictureMate is going to travel a longer distance, pack it carefully to help protect it from getting damaged.

  • Page 55: Using The Optional Battery

    Release the latch and remove the battery cover from the back of the printer. Insert the battery as shown until it clicks into place. Charging the Battery After you install the battery, you need to charge it by connecting the AC adapter and plugging in the printer.
  • Page 56 Green Sufficient power White Note: If you are running PictureMate with the battery, the printer turns off automatically after 15 minutes if it is not being used (unless PictureMate is connected to a computer and a memory card is inserted). Press the On button to turn it back on.

  • Page 57: Set Picturemate Preferences

    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 confirmation screen that allows you to continue making settings from the menu (see page 57) ●...
  • Page 58 Press u or d to highlight Confirm Print Preview, then press OK. Press u or d to choose Off or On, then press OK. Turning the Settings Confirmation On or Off After you use the menu to change a print setting, PictureMate exits the menu.
  • Page 59 Saturation (see page 20) ● Sharpness (see page 20) Making Bluetooth Settings If you have the optional Epson Bluetooth Photo Print Adapter, you can print wirelessly from your Bluetooth- enabled cell phone, PDA, or computer. The Setup menu allows you to make communication and security settings for Bluetooth printing.

  • Page 60: Returning To Default Settings

    Repeat step 5 until you have entered a 4-digit number to use as your Bluetooth Passkey. Then press OK. At the confirmation screen, press OK again. The passkey will be required if your Bluetooth Communication Mode is set to Pairing, or if Encryption is enabled.

  • Page 61: Printer Care And Troubleshooting

    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 62) ● Cleaning PictureMate (on page 63) ●...
  • Page 62 You see a confirmation screen: Press OK again to clean the print head. Cleaning takes about 60 seconds. PictureMate makes some noise and you see an Auto Cleaning message. When cleaning is complete, PictureMate prints a nozzle check pattern and displays this screen: Check the pattern to see if there are any gaps or missing lines.

  • Page 63: Aligning The Print Head

    Aligning the Print Head If you have moved PictureMate and print quality is not as good as it used to be—if your prints look fuzzy or have light or dark lines running through them—you may need to align the print head. Load paper in PictureMate so you can print the head alignment pattern.

  • Page 64: Cleaning Picturemate

    Press u or d 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 Maintenance menu. Note: The square you select becomes the middle square (#5) the next time you align the print head.
  • Page 65 Make sure paper is not jammed and is loaded correctly, and make sure the handle is not resting on the paper. See page 6. The printer lid (paper support) snaps off. Replace the lid by inserting the hinges in the brackets. Your memory card does not work correctly.

  • Page 66: Print Quality Problems

    Printing is too slow. ● It takes 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 faster printing, try these tips: ●...

  • Page 67: Problems With Paper Feeding

    ● Make sure your paper isn’t damp or curled, or loaded 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.

  • Page 68: Miscellaneous Printout Problems

    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.

  • Page 69: Where To Get Help

    You can download drivers and documentation, get FAQs and troubleshooting advice, or e-mail Epson with your questions. Speak to a Support Representative Before you call Epson for support, please have the following information ready: ● Product name (PictureMate Dash [PM 260] or PictureMate Zoom [PM 290]) ●...

  • Page 70: Notices

    ● 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.
  • Page 71 ● 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.
  • Page 72 ● If you remove the photo cartridge for later use, protect the ink supply ports from dirt and dust and store it in the same environment as the printer. A valve in the ink supply ports makes covers or plugs unnecessary, but the ink may stain items that come into contact with this area of the cartridge.
  • Page 73 If a battery is swallowed, seek medical treatment immediately. ● Use only an Epson Li-ion battery model D121A for this printer according to the directions in the user documentation. Replacing the battery with an incorrect model may cause an explosion.
  • Page 74 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.
  • Page 75 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...
  • Page 76 You can continue printing with paper from another PictureMate Print Pack or Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy in the 4 × 6 borderless 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.
  • Page 77 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.
  • Page 78 (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Trade Name: Epson Type of Product: Ink Jet Printer Model: B382D (PictureMate Zoom) B382C (PictureMate Dash)
  • Page 79 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...

  • Page 80: Index

    Index Accessories, 4, 30, 49, 53, 68 Adapter Bluetooth, 30 to 32 memory card, 8 Aligning print head, 62 to 63 All photos, printing, 11 to 12 ArcSoft PhotoImpression, 37, 38, 39, 68 Auto Cleaning, 60 to 61, 65 Auto Correction, 19 to 21, 41, 44 Auto shutoff, 10, 55, 64 Banding, fixing, 60 to 61, 65 Basic printing...
  • Page 81 Borderless expansion, 21 to 22, 44, 47 Brightness, adjusting, 20 to 21 Button Display, 10, 16, 23 Menu, 15 to 26 On, 7, 34, 38, 53, 63, 69 Open, 6, 7 Save, 26 Cable power, 53, 54 USB, 29, 30, 34, 36 to 37, 53 Camera printing from, 28 to 29 printing text from, 24...
  • Page 82 Drive, built-in CD, see CD Drive, external, see External device Effects, color, 22 Enhance Fine Details setting, 44, 47 Enhancing photos, 19 to 21 Epson accessories, 4, 30, 49, 53, 68 technical support, 68 Exif Print, 20 Expansion, borderless, 21 to 22, 44, 47...
  • Page 83 Flash memory drive, printing from, 29 to 30 Gaps in image, 60 to 61, 66 Grainy prints, 65 Half-page photos, 17 to 18 Help control panel, 15 Epson, 68 Icons on screen, 55 ID photos, 17 to 18 Image formats, 4 quality, 19 to 21...
  • Page 84 Macintosh basic printing, 46 to 48 Bluetooth printing, 31 cancelling printing, 48 installing software for, 37 to 39, 65 Printer Setup Utility, 38 to 39 Maintenance, 60 to 63 Manuals, 4, 36, 38 Margins incorrect, 21 to 22, 67 selecting, 17 to 18...
  • Page 85 Open button, 6, 7 Orientation setting, Macintosh, 46 Output tray, 6, 53 Packing PictureMate, 53 Page Setup window, 46 Paper buying, 4, 49, 68 feeding problems, 66 to 67 jam, 66 to 67 loading, 6 to 7, 67 orientation, 46 output tray, 6, 53 size, 7, 46 storing, 14...
  • Page 86 62 to 63 cleaning, 60 to 61, 65 PRINT Image Matching, 20 Print Pack buying, 4, 49, 68 information, 75 to 76 replacing, 49 to 52 status, 52 Print quality problems, 65 to 66 Printer Setup Utility, Macintosh, 38 to 39...
  • Page 87 Printing all photos, 11 to 12 basic, 39 to 48 black-and-white, 22, 41, 44, 47 Bluetooth, 30 to 31 cancelling, 12, 45, 48 from camera, 28 to 29 from CD, 29 to 33 from external device, 28 to 30 individual photos, 10 to 11 Macintosh, 46 to 48 photos by date, 12, 21 preview, 11 to 13, 44...
  • Page 88 Red-eye reduction, 18 Release lever, 50 to 52 Removing battery, 55 Replacing photo cartridge, 49 to 52 Resetting preferences, 56 to 59 Resolution, 4 Rotating photos, 24 Safety instructions, 69 to 73 Saturation, adjusting, 20 to 21 Save button, 26 Saving power, 10, 55 Screen adjusting angle, 9...
  • Page 89 Thumb drive, printing from, 29 to 30 TIFF, 4 Transporting PictureMate, 53 Troubleshooting, 60 to 67 Turning printer on or off, 7, 34, 53, 63, 69 USB cable, 29, 30, 34, 36 to 37, 53 USB DIRECT-PRINT camera, 28 to 29 User’s Guide, 4, 36, 38...
  • Page 90 Paper support (load photo paper here) Edge guides Screen Memory card light Memory card slots Output tray (catches printed photos) Built-in CD burner (PictureMate Zoom only) EXT. I/F port for external devices USB port for computer Handle Power inlet Optional battery cover Cartridge release lever...
  • Page 91 ® Bluetooth 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.
  • Page 92 Snap Print Enjoy CPD-23839R1 Printed in XXXXXX XX.XX-XX XXX...

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