1. Manuals
  2. Brands
  3. Epson Manuals
  4. Printer
  5. PictureMate Pal PM 200
  6. Basics manual

Epson PictureMate Pal PM 200 Basics Manual

C11c644001
Hide thumbs Also See for PictureMate Pal PM 200:
Table of Contents

Advertisement

Quick Links

Download this manual
Basics
PM 200

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading

Related Manuals for Epson PictureMate Pal PM 200

Summary of Contents for Epson PictureMate Pal PM 200

  • Page 1 Basics PM 200...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Welcome! ............... . . 2 Prepare to Print .

  • Page 3: Welcome

    Welcome! PictureMate ® Pal 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 Pal is light and portable, you can print with it almost anywhere. Plus, your PictureMate Pal photos are archival;...

  • Page 4: Special Features

    PictureMate Pal recognizes and prints the first 999 photos on your memory card. If you have a Bluetooth ® -enabled PDA, cell phone, or computer, you can send photos wirelessly to PictureMate Pal for printing using the optional Epson Bluetooth Photo Print Adapter. (See page 31.) ®...

  • Page 5: Where To Find Information

    (100 sheets) and photo cartridge You can also buy a Print Pack and other PictureMate Pal 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: Prepare To Print

    Prepare to Print Before you print with PictureMate Pal, you need to: ● Load paper (below) ● Insert your memory card (see page 6) When you finish printing, you can remove your memory card. (See page 7.) PictureMate Pal turns off it’s screen automatically to save power.

  • Page 7: 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 8 Top slot: Memory card light (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 PRO Memory Stick PRO Duo MagicGate MagicGate Memory Stick Duo...
  • Page 9 Saving Power If you are not using PictureMate Pal, the screen goes dark after 13 minutes. Press any button to turn it back...

  • Page 10: Choose Photos And Print

    Choose Photos and Print PictureMate Pal’s photo viewer screen makes it easy to select the photos you want to print. You can: ● Print all the photos on your card (to the right) ● Select individual photos to print (see page 10) ●...

  • Page 11: Printing Selected Photos

    Printing Selected Photos Press l or r to view the photo you want to print. Press OK to select it. To print more than one copy of the photo, press OK to increase the number of copies (up to 999). Press Cancel to decrease the number.
  • Page 12 Storing and Displaying Your PictureMate Pal Prints Photos printed on PictureMate Pal photo paper are beautiful, long-lasting images. Follow these guidelines to make sure they will look great for generations. Storing Your Prints ● Do not rub the printed side of the photo. ●...

  • Page 13: Do More With Your Photos

    Do More With Your Photos By pressing the Menu or Layout button, you can: ● Choose from a variety of layouts (see below) ● Print in black and white or sepia (see page 13) ● Print photos with their date (see page 13) ●...
  • Page 14 Printing Photos in Black and White or Sepia You can print your photo in black and white or in a sepia tone even when the original is in color. Your original image is not changed. Note: A sepia print has a brownish, old-fashioned photo look. Select the photos and number of copies you want to print.

  • Page 15: Enhancing Photos

    Press l or r to highlight Date Stamp and press Press l or r to select On and press OK. You see your photo and number of copies. Press Layout to select the layout of your photos on the paper. Press Print.

  • Page 16: Save Your Photos And Print From A Computer

    ● Print photos from your computer on PictureMate Pal (see page 20) Tip: Periodically, it’s a good idea to check Epson’s support website at epson.com/support for free updates to your PictureMate Pal printer software. Download instructions are posted for your convenience.
  • Page 17 After Windows starts up, insert the PictureMate Pal CD in your CD-ROM or DVD drive. With Windows Vista, you see this screen Click Run Epsetup.exe, then click Continue at the User Account Control screen. After a moment, you see this screen: Click Next.
  • Page 18 Click OK. 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 Pal. The installer installs your PictureMate Pal software. Note: If you see a screen like this one, remove your memory card and click the X in the window to close it.
  • Page 19 When you see a message that your printer driver is installed, click Next. Your on-screen User’s Guide is installed. After a moment, you see this screen: Follow the on-screen instructions to install the optional software. When you’re finished, click Exit. You see the registration screen.
  • Page 20 Turn on your Macintosh. After the Macintosh starts up, insert the PictureMate Pal CD in your CD-ROM or DVD drive. Double-click the PictureMate CD icon to open it, then double-click the PictureMate icon. You see a screen reminding you to connect PictureMate Pal. Click Next.
  • Page 21 Click Add. In OS X 10.4, select PictureMate PM 200. (In OS X 10.2 or 10.3, select EPSON USB at the top and PictureMate PM 200 below.) Click Add, then quit the Printer Setup Utility (or Print Center). Now you can: ●...
  • Page 22 Printing From a Windows Computer You can print photos from an imaging application, the Windows Photo Gallery in Windows Vista (below), or the Picture and Fax Viewer in Windows XP (page 23). Printing With the Windows Vista Photo Gallery Locate the photo you want to print on your computer.
  • Page 23 You see the printer settings window: Choose from the following settings: ● Select Borderless to print a photo without borders. Select Borders to print with a white border all around. ● Borderless prints are automatically expanded. If too much of your photo edges are cut off, set the Expansion slider to Min.
  • Page 24 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 25 Click Next. Select the photo(s) you want to print and click Next. Printing Preferences Select EPSON PictureMate PM 200 and click Printing Preferences.
  • Page 26 You see the printer settings window: Choose from the following settings: ● Select Borderless to print a photo without borders. Select Borders to print with a white border all around. ● Borderless prints are automatically expanded. If too much of your photo edges are cut off, set the Expansion slider to Min.
  • Page 27 At the Photo Printing Wizard screen, click Next. Full page photo print Select Full page photo print and click Next. 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.
  • Page 28 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 PictureMate PM 200 from the Format for menu.
  • Page 29 Select Print Settings from the pop-up menu. Tip: 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 30 You can also choose other options in the pop-up menu, including: ● Copies & Pages, to select the number of copies or a page range ● Summary, to view a list of all your selections Click Print. To monitor the progress of your print job, click the PictureMate PM 200 or Print Center icon when it appears in the dock.

  • Page 31: Print From A Digital Camera Or Bluetooth Device

    Print From a Digital Camera or Bluetooth Device PictureMate Pal can print photos stored on a: ● PictBridge- or USB DIRECT-PRINT-enabled digital camera (below) ● Bluetooth-enabled device (requires an optional Bluetooth Photo Print adapter. See page 31) Printing From a Camera You can connect a digital camera that supports PictBridge or USB DIRECT-PRINT printing to PictureMate Pal and use the camera to control...
  • Page 32 Printing Wirelessly From a Bluetooth Device 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 33).
  • Page 33 Select the photo you want to print from your Bluetooth device and send it to PictureMate Pal as follows: ● Windows: Send photos directly to PictureMate Pal with your Bluetooth file sharing program. See the documentation included with your computer’s Bluetooth adapter for details.

  • Page 34: Replace Print Pack

    (100 sheets) and photo cartridge You can also buy a Print Pack and other PictureMate Pal 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 35 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 36 Caution: Do not attempt to refill the photo cartridge. This could result in ink spills or other damage to PictureMate Pal not covered by Epson’s warranty. Remove the new photo cartridge from its package. Don’t touch the green chip Caution: Don’t touch the small green circuit board.
  • Page 37 Slide the lever all the way right, to the Lock position. Caution: If the cartridge is not inserted correctly, PictureMate Pal will not be able to print. Close the cartridge door all the way. PictureMate Pal starts charging and displays a message.

  • Page 38: Take Picturemate Pal With You

    Take PictureMate Pal With You PictureMate Pal’s handle makes it easy to carry short distances. If PictureMate Pal is going to travel a longer distance, pack it carefully to protect it from damage. Caution: Keep PictureMate Pal out of the sun and don’t leave it in your car or other location where it can get too hot or too cold.

  • Page 39: Set Picturemate Pal Preferences

    Set PictureMate Pal Preferences You can change the way PictureMate Pal works as follows: ● Adjust the amount of expansion used in borderless printing ● Turn print preview on or off ● Adjust the photo viewer screen contrast ● Return the settings to the original defaults Adjusting Borderless Expansion When you print borderless photos, your images are automatically expanded.

  • Page 40: Returning To Default Settings

    Turning Print Preview On or Off When Print Preview is On and you press see a screen that lets you confirm your selected photos, number of copies, layout, and other settings. Then you press Print again to start printing. When Print Preview is Off, PictureMate Pal does not display a preview screen before printing.

  • Page 41: Printer Care And Troubleshooting

    Printer Care and Troubleshooting If you have a problem with your PictureMate Pal, or you want to improve print quality, read these sections: ● Cleaning the print head (to the right) ● Aligning the print head (on page 41) ● Cleaning PictureMate Pal (on page 42) ●...

  • Page 42: Aligning The Print Head

    Press OK again to clean the print head. Cleaning takes about 60 seconds. PictureMate Pal makes some noise and you see a Cleaning message. When cleaning is complete, PictureMate Pal prints a nozzle check pattern. Check the pattern to see if there are any gaps in the lines.
  • Page 43 Press Print. The following alignment pattern is printed: Look at the printed squares to determine which one is the most even, with no streaks or lines. (You may need to use a magnifying glass.) Press l or r to highlight the number for the best square (1 to 9).

  • Page 44: Error Messages

    Error Messages If your PictureMate Pal has any problems, check the screen for a message. If you see one of these messages, here’s what to do: Message What to Do Not initial You need to insert the initial photo cartridge. Use cartridge that comes with PictureMate initial cartridge.
  • Page 45 PictureMate Pal. Disconnect the device. Printer error. Turn off PictureMate Pal, wait a few seconds, then turn it on again. If the error does not clear, contact Epson as described on page 48. Service required. Parts inside PictureMate Pal are near or at the end of their service life.

  • Page 46: Software Installation Problems

    PictureMate Pal sounds as though it is printing, but nothing prints. ● PictureMate Pal may be preparing to print. ● The print head may need cleaning. See page 40. ● PictureMate Pal won’t work properly if it’s tilted or at an angle. Place it on a flat, stable surface. ●...

  • Page 47: Print Quality Problems

    Print Quality Problems You see banding (light lines) in your prints. ● The print head may need cleaning. See page 40. ● Make sure the glossy side of the paper is face up. ● The Print Pack may need replacing. See page 33. ●...

  • Page 48: Problems With Paper Feeding

    ● Don’t load plain paper; this may damage PictureMate Pal. ● Use only PictureMate 200 Series photo paper or Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy. ● Store paper flat to help prevent curling. Miscellaneous Printout Problems PictureMate Pal prints blank pages.
  • Page 49 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 Pal) ●...
  • Page 50 Toll or long distance charges may apply. Purchase Supplies and Accessories You can purchase genuine PictureMate 200 Series Print Packs and 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.

  • Page 51: Notices

    Notices Important Safety Instructions Before using PictureMate Pal, read the following safety instructions to make sure you use it safely and effectively: ● Be sure to follow all warnings and instructions marked on the printer. ● 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 52 ● 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 or the AC adapter outdoors.
  • Page 53 Warning: The cords included with this product contain chemicals, including lead, known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. (provided in accordance with Proposition 65 in Cal. Health & Safety Code §25249.5 et seq) Photo Cartridge Safety Instructions ●...
  • Page 54 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 55 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 56 You can continue printing with paper from another PictureMate Print Pack or Epson Premium Glossy Photo Paper 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 57 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: Epson America, Inc. Located at: MS: 3-13 3840 Kilroy Airport Way...
  • Page 58 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.
  • Page 59 (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.

  • Page 60: Index

    Index Accessories, 4, 31, 33, 49 Adapter Bluetooth, 3, 31 to 32 memory card, 7 power, 37, 50 to 51 Aligning print head, 41 to 42 All photos, printing, 9 ArcSoft PhotoImpression, 20, 49 Auto correction setting, Windows, 25 Auto shutoff, 8 Banding, fixing, 46 Basic printing Macintosh, 27 to 29...
  • Page 61 Cable power, 37, 50 to 52 USB, 15, 17 to 18, 30, 37 Camera printing from, 30 to 31 selected photos (DPOF), 3, 10 Cancelling printing Macintosh, 29 PictureMate Pal button, 9 Windows, 23, 26 Card, memory, see Memory card Care of PictureMate Pal, 40 to 42 Cartridge door, 34 to 36 Cartridge, see Photo cartridge...
  • Page 62 DPOF (Digital Print Order Format), 3, 10, 48 Effects, color, 13 to 14 Enhance Fine Details setting, 25, 28 Enhancing photos, 14 Epson accessories, 4, 31, 33, 49 help, 48 to 49 Error messages, 43 to 44 Exif Print, 3, 14...
  • Page 63 Jammed paper, 47 JPEG, 3 Landscape orientation, 27 Layout button, 9 to 10, 12 to 14 lights, 9 to 10, 12 to 14 Macintosh, 27 problems, 47 proof sheet, 12 Windows, 25 Lever, cartridge, 34 to 36 License agreement, 16, 19 Lights Layout, 9 to 10, 12 to 14 memory card, 6 to 7, 50...
  • Page 64 Network installation, 45 Noise, PictureMate Pal, 44 Nozzles checking, 41 cleaning, 40 to 41 On button, 6, 15, 18, 37, 44, 50 On light, 37, 44, 50 Open button, 5, 6 Orientation setting Macintosh, 27 Output tray, 5, 37 Page Setup window, 27 Paper buying, 4, 33, 49 feeding problems, 47...
  • Page 65 Photo cartridge buying, 4, 33, 49 charging, 36, 44 door, 34 to 36 information, 55 to 56 lock, 34 to 36 release lever, 34 to 36 replacing, 33 to 36 safety instructions, 52 status, 36 Photo viewer screen adjusting contrast, 39 blank, 44 messages, 43 to 44 problems, 44...
  • Page 66 Printer Setup Utility, Macintosh, 19 to 20 Printing all photos, 9 Bluetooth, 3, 31 to 32 from camera, 30 to 31 from PictureMate Pal, 9 to 10, 12 to 14 Macintosh, 27 to 29 preview, 9 to 10, 25, 39 Windows, 21 to 26 wireless, 3, 31 to 32 Problems...
  • Page 67 Screen adjusting contrast, 39 blank, 44 messages, 43 to 44 problems, 44 safety instructions, 53 using, 9 to 14, 38 to 39, 40 to 42 Select All button, 3, 9 Sepia printing, 13, 25, 28 Service, 48 to 49 Sharpness, 14 Shut-off, automatic, 8 Size, paper, 6, 27 Smeared prints, 46...
  • Page 68 Getting to Know PictureMate Pal On light Turn PictureMate Pal on or off Displays optional settings menu Selects all photos for printing Opens the output tray Move through photos and menu options Paper support (load photo paper here) Edge guides (USB) port for camera or optional Bluetooth™...
  • Page 69 You can also buy a Print Pack and other PictureMate Pal 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 70 Snap Print Enjoy *410919100* CPD-21348R2 *410919100* Printed in XXXXXX XX.XX-XX XXX...

Table of Contents