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Epson PictureMate PM270 User Manual

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  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Safety Instructions Printing Camera-Selected DPOF Photos ... 21 Printing on Photo Stickers..... . . 21 Warnings, Cautions, and Notes .
  • Page 4 PictureMate Preferences Photo Quality Problems ......53 Problems With Paper Feeding ....55 Settings .
  • Page 5 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 6: Safety Instructions

    Safety Instructions When choosing a place for the printer Warnings, Cautions, and Notes Observe the following when choosing a place for the Warnings printer: must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury. ❏ Place the printer on a flat, stable surface that extends Cautions beyond the base of the printer in all directions.
  • Page 7 ❏ ❏ Leave enough room around the printer to allow for sufficient Use only the type of power source indicated on the AC ventilation. adapter's label, and always supply power directly from a standard domestic electrical outlet with the AC power cord ❏...
  • Page 8 ❏ Unplug the printer, and refer servicing to qualified service Appliance connector: personnel under the following conditions: Use an appliance connector certified* to the relevant IEC320. The power cord or plug is damaged; liquid has entered the * certified by member of IECEE CB Scheme. printer or the AC adapter;...
  • Page 9 If a battery is swallowed, seek medical treatment immediately. When using LCD screen ❏ Use only an Epson Li-ion battery model D121A for this printer according to the directions in the user ❏ The LCD screen may contain a few small bright or dark documentation.
  • Page 10 ❏ When storing the optional battery Do not charge the battery near open flame or in very hot locations. ❏ When not using the printer for a long period of time, remove ❏ Keep the battery away from heat sources. the battery from the printer and store them separately to ❏...
  • Page 11 When handling photo cartridges Observe the following when handling photo cartridges: ❏ Do not shake photo cartridge after removing it from the bag; this can cause leakage. ❏ Do not remove or tear the label on the cartridge; this can cause leakage.

  • Page 12: Printer Parts And Functions

    Printer Parts and Functions Control Panel Functions Parts Function d On button Press to turn the printer on and off. x Menu button Press to enter the Menu mode for the print settings or maintenance options. y Back button Press to cancel the current operation on the LCD screen and return to the previous menu.

  • Page 13: Understanding The Lcd Screen

    Understanding the LCD Screen The printing stage for this job. Optional battery status. Appears when ink is low. The number of copies for the selected photo. The total number of photos you selected to print. The number for the current photo. Total number of photos.

  • Page 14: Printer Parts

    Printer Parts Top cover Edge guides Paper Memory card light feeder EXT. I/F (USB) port DC inlet LCD screen Battery Handle Memory cover card slots Photo cartridge USB port for computer Photo cartridge lever Output tray Cartridge compartment cover Printer Parts and Functions PictureMate PM 270...

  • Page 15: Preparing To Print

    Preparing to Print Raise and adjust the LCD screen so that you can Inserting a Memory Card see it well. Move the handle to the back. Then open the top cover. Top cover Handle Preparing to Print PictureMate PM 270...
  • Page 16 Open the output tray. Caution: ❏ Insert just one card at a time. ❏ Load your memory card only as shown in the following table or you may damage your printer, memory card, or both. If you insert a card incorrectly, you see an error message on the LCD screen.
  • Page 17 Memory Stick MagicGate Memory Stick For the latest information on memory cards available Memory Stick PRO for your printer, contact your dealer or regional Epson sales office. Memory Stick Micro * Memory Stick Duo * Memory Stick PRO Duo *...

  • Page 18: Loading Paper

    Upper slot Loading Paper Push in the memory card. Pull the memory card out. When loading special paper distributed by Epson, read the instruction sheets packed with the paper first. Follow these steps to load PictureMate Photo Paper: Caution: Do not load plain paper; this may damage PictureMate.

  • Page 19: Paper Handling Instructions

    Make sure the edge guides are slid to the sides. Note: ❏ You can load up to a maximum of 20 sheets for photo papers, or 1 sheet for Photo Sticker. ❏ Edge guides When you need more paper, order a PictureMate PicturePack.

  • Page 20: Choosing A Photo Source

    Press x Menu. When displaying printouts Select Select, then press OK. ❏ When displaying your printouts indoors, Epson recommends placing your printouts in glass Select Select Source then press OK. frames to preserve the colors in your image. Select Memory Card or External Device and ❏...

  • Page 21: Basic Photo Printing

    Basic Photo Printing Press z to preview the photo you want to print. Changing the View of Photos on the LCD Screen If you want to change the paper size or layout, press x Menu, and then select Print Settings. Select the paper size and the layout you want to You can change the view of photos displayed by use from the Paper Size and the Layout settings.

  • Page 22: Printing Enlarged Photos

    Printing Enlarged Photos Select All Select all of the photos on your card or external device. Select By Date Select photos by the date they were taken. Press l or r to select the photo you want to print, and then press OK. Select Source Select the source of the photos when two or more sources are available.

  • Page 23: Printing Camera-Selected Dpof Photos

    Printing on Photo Stickers If your camera supports DPOF (Digital Print Order You can print 1, 2, 4, 9, or 16 photos on the Epson Format), you can use it to preselect which photos and Photo Sticker. See “Making Paper and Print Layout how many copies you want to print.
  • Page 24 Select Paper Size, and then press OK. Note: If you are printing on pre-cut 16-up Photo Stickers, and Select Photo Sticker, and then Press OK. the printing is misaligned, you can adjust the print position. See “Settings” on page 35. Press u or d to select the layout you want, and then press OK.

  • Page 25: Printing Options

    Printing Options PhotoSticker Making Paper and Print Layout Settings 1 Photo 9 Photos You can select the print layout from the following options. 10 × 15 cm 4 × 6" 2 Photos 16Pht. B/less Borderless Half Page 16 Photos Border Proofsheet 2 Per Print Backup Index...
  • Page 26 Print settings Expansion * Adjust the margins that are trimmed when you select Borderless. MAX: No margins are printed. You can choose 10 × 15 cm (4 × 6 in) , 16:9 wide, Paper Size * or Photo Sticker MID: The expansion rate is low. (The margins might be printed.) Layout * See “Making Paper and Print Layout Settings”...
  • Page 27 ❏ ** If your camera supports PRINT Image Matching or Exif Print, you can use the printer's P.I.M. settings to automatically adjust your photos for the best result. If your camera does not support them, you can use Enhance to make adjustments for the type of environment in which your photos were taken.

  • Page 28: Printing From An External Device

    Printing From an External Device PictureMate can print photos stored on a computer or Make sure PictureMate is on. on another device such as an external hard drive or a digital camera. Make sure there are no memory cards in PictureMate's memory card slots.
  • Page 29 Connect your CD/DVD or Zip drive's USB cable, For a CD/DVD or Zip drive, insert a CD, DVD or or plug your flash memory drive into the EXT. I/F Zip disk with photos into the drive. port on the back of PictureMate. If you used PictureMate to save photos on the same CD-R, DVD-R, Zip disk, or flash memory drive more than once, it will have multiple folder.

  • Page 30: Printing From A Pictbridge-Enabled Camera

    If you see this screen, you are ready to choose Note: and print photos. See “Basic Photo Printing” on If a memory card is inserted, the printer will read page 19 and print your photos. photos from the card, not from a camera. Press x Menu.
  • Page 31 Connect your camera's USB cable to your camera and the EXT. I/F port on the back of PictureMate. Use the digital camera to select the photo you want to print. Be sure to make the desired print settings on the digital camera because the digital camera settings generally take precedence over the print settings of PictureMate.

  • Page 32: Printing From A Bluetooth Device

    Printing From a BLUETOOTH Device Note: About the BLUETOOTH Photo Print ❏ While this product complies with the Adapter BLUETOOTH Specification, it is not guaranteed to work with all devices enabled with BLUETOOTH wireless technology. The optional BLUETOOTH Photo Print Adapter is a wireless communication module used to print from ❏...

  • Page 33: Connecting And Disconnecting The Bluetooth Photo

    Next, make the settings for BLUETOOTH wireless Connecting and Disconnecting the communication. See “BLUETOOTH Settings” on page BLUETOOTH Photo Print Adapter Disconnecting Connecting Remove the Adapter's connector from the EXT. I/F Insert the Adapter connector into the EXT. I/F port port as shown below.

  • Page 34: Bluetooth Settings

    Caution: Outline of settings ❏ Do not remove this product while communicating with another device. Setting Choices Description ❏ BT Device Name printer If multiple printers Do not disconnect this product while the name-(number) enabled with printer is operating. Doing so may cause (Default = 1) BLUETOOTH are in the same communication...
  • Page 35 BT Comm Mode Discoverable This mode allows devices Passkey Any four-digit The Passkey setting enabled with number allows you to set the BLUETOOTH to freely (Default = 0000) four-digit Passkey that discover the printer and must be entered into a print.

  • Page 36: Printing

    Note: The BLUETOOTH Passkey Setting ❏ If you want to edit your photo, select Direct Print After you set the BT Device Name, BT Comm Mode, Settings from the Setup menu. and Encryption, you can set a passkey. ❏ The settings available may vary among Select a number for the digit, and then press r BLUETOOTH wireless-capable devices.

  • Page 37: Picturemate Preferences

    PictureMate Preferences Sticker Adjustment Adjust the printing position for pre-cut 16-up Settings Photo Stickers. Note: The printer remembers the print You can set the convenient functions and customize adjustment setting even after it has been usual your printing. Refer to the following steps and turned off, so you do not need to adjust the position each time.

  • Page 38: Saving Your Photos (Backup)

    ❏ Iomega disk (100, 250, or 750 MB) ❏ Flash memory (thumb) drive Note: Epson cannot guarantee the compatibility of any drives. Make sure PictureMate is on. Insert your memory card into PictureMate. Saving Your Photos (Backup) PictureMate PM 270...
  • Page 39 ❏ For a flash memory drive, plug it into the EXT. When the confirmation message appears, press I/F port on the back of PictureMate. If you want to print an index of the saved photos, select Print Backup Index and then press OK. The printer starts printing photos to be saved in Backup Index layout after saving the photos to a disk.
  • Page 40 Caution Do not remove the drive or memory card while the photos are being saved, or you may lose photos on your card or drive. You can save photos multiple times to the same disk or drive until it is full. Each time you save photos on the same disk or drive, they are saved in a new folder.

  • Page 41: Replacing The Photo Cartridge

    Replacing the Photo Cartridge Checking the Photo Cartridge Status Replacing the Photo Cartridge When the photo cartridge is low on ink, you see this When the photo cartridge needs replacement, you see icon in the upper-right corner of the LCD screen. a message on the LCD screen.
  • Page 42 Note: ❏ PictureMate uses photo cartridge equipped with an IC chip. The IC chip monitors the photo cartridge status. ❏ Epson cannot guarantee the quality or reliability of non-genuine photo cartridge. Replacing the Photo Cartridge PictureMate PM 270...
  • Page 43 Set the cartridge lever in the Release position by Note: pulling it to the left. The photo cartridge will be Do not take the used cartridge apart or try to refill ejected about halfway out of the cartridge holder. it. Do not shake the used photo cartridge; otherwise, it may leak.
  • Page 44 ❏ Caution: Be sure to always install a photo ❏ Do not touch the green IC chip on the cartridge into the printer immediately side of the cartridge. This can damage following the removal of the current the photo cartridge. photo cartridge.
  • Page 45 Set the lever to the Lock position by sliding it to the right. Note: Once the photo cartridge is installed, DO NOT release or adjust the photo cartridge lever. If you move the lever accidentally, remove the cartridge and reinstall it. Close the cartridge compartment cover.

  • Page 46: Transporting Picturemate

    Transporting PictureMate Close the LCD screen. Packing Close the top cover and output tray. PictureMate's handle makes it easy to carry short distances. If your PictureMate is going to travel a Disconnect the power cord and any connected longer distance, you should pack it carefully following USB cable from the back of PictureMate.

  • Page 47: Using The Optional Battery

    Installing the battery Using the Optional Battery Follow the steps below to install the battery. Lithium Ion Battery Make sure that PictureMate is turned off. An optional rechargeable battery means you can use Unplug the AC adapter from the printer. PictureMate without the AC adapter.
  • Page 48 Removing the battery Charging the battery Make sure that PictureMate is turned off. After installing the battery, charge the battery using the AC adapter. Press the release latch and pull out the battery. Make sure that the battery is installed. Connect the power cord and AC adapter, then plug in PictureMate.
  • Page 49 Checking the battery status Battery performance The battery status is always displayed at the top right Charging Time Approx. 120 minutes (Approx. 150 corner of the LCD screen. minutes at maximum) Continuous Print Time Approx. 100 minutes * Icon Status Approx.

  • Page 50: Maintaining Picturemate

    Maintaining PictureMate Load a sheet of paper. See “Loading Paper” on Checking and Cleaning the Print Head page 16. Nozzles Press x Menu. If your print quality is not as good as it used to be, if Select Maintenance, and then press OK. your photos are light or faint, or you are missing colors in your prints, your print head nozzles may be clogged.

  • Page 51: Aligning The Print Head

    If the nozzle check pattern is satisfactory (Okay), Aligning the Print Head Press OK. If you have moved PictureMate and the print quality is If the nozzle check page does not print not as good as it was before—for example, you see satisfactorily (for example, if any segment of the misaligned vertical lines or light or dark horizontal printed lines is missing), your print head nozzle...

  • Page 52: Cleaning Picturemate

    To keep your printouts at their best, and when printing on Epson Ultra Glossy Photo Paper via computer, use If the outer case or the inside of the paper feeder the following procedure to clean the roller inside is dirty, wipe it with a soft, clean cloth dampened PictureMate.

  • Page 53: Troubleshooting

    Replace photo cartridge Replace the photo cartridge with a new Error/Warning Messages now. For best results, use one. a genuine Epson photo & See “Replacing the Photo Cartridge” cartridge. You can diagnose and solve most problems by on page 39 checking the error messages on the LCD screen.

  • Page 54: Printer Power Problems

    Error Messages Solution Printer Power Problems The image is too large. Press OK to clear the error. Check the See your printer data. LCD screen is dark or off documentation. ❏ The image is too complex. If no buttons are pressed for three minutes, the See your printer LCD screen goes dark to save energy.

  • Page 55: Print And Noise Problems

    The memory card does not work correctly. Print and Noise Problems ❏ Make sure you are using a compatible memory PictureMate makes an unexpected noise after you card. See “Memory card” on page 61. install a photo cartridge. ❏ Make sure only one card is inserted at a time. The first time you install the photo cartridge, PictureMate does not read from multiple cards at PictureMate will charge its print head for about three...
  • Page 56 The photo cartridge may be old or low on ink. To replace the photo cartridge, see “Replacing the ❏ Photo Cartridge” on page 39. Use only paper recommended by Epson to ensure proper saturation, ink absorption, and quality. See ❏ “Photo Cartridge and Paper” on page 59.

  • Page 57: Problems With Paper Feeding

    ❏ Colors in your photo are wrong or missing. If paper does not feed, remove it from paper feeder, reload it in the center, then slide both edge ❏ Make sure the Color Effect setting is set to None guides against the paper (but not too tightly). for color photos.

  • Page 58: 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 “Checking and Photos”...

  • Page 59: 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 60 Indonesia Philippines http://www.epson.co.id http://www.epson.com.ph Telephone/Fax Jakarta: (62) 21-62301104 Phone (63) 2-813-6567 Bandung: (62) 22-7303766 (63) 2-813-6545 Surabaya: E-mail epchelpdesk@epc.epson.com.ph (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...

  • Page 61: Photo Cartridge, Paper, And Options

    If you want to use paper other than the types listed Photo Cartridge and Paper above, refer to the online User's Guide manual. The following photo cartridge and Epson special paper are available for PictureMate. This information is only Options for standalone operation.

  • Page 62: Printer Specifications

    Printer Specifications Mechanical Electrical Dimensions Storage Rating Width: 231 mm (9.1 inches) Printer Depth: 165 mm (6.5 inches) Height: 221 mm (8.7 inches) AC adapter operated Optional battery Printing operated Width: 231 mm (9.1 inches) without battery with battery Depth: 344 mm (13.5 inches) (during charging) Height: 266 mm (10.5 inches) Input...
  • Page 63 Printer Operated by AC Adapter Memory card When Not Using Using Battery Compatible memory cards Battery CompactFlash SDHC Memory Card Input Voltage range Memory Stick* SD Memory Card 100-120 V 220-240 V 100-120 V 220-240 V Memory Stick PRO miniSDHC card** Power Continuous Approx.
  • Page 64 Caution: ❏ For the latest information on memory cards available Epson recommends the use of genuine for your printer, contact your dealer or regional Epson Epson PictureMate photo cartridge. Other sales office. products not manufactured by Epson may cause damage that is not covered by...
  • Page 65 ❏ Quoted yields may vary depending on the images AC Adapter that you are printing, the paper type that you are Australian model: using, the frequency of your prints and environmental conditions such as temperature. Safety AS/NZS 60950.1 ❏ To ensure you receive premium print quality and AS/NZS CISPR22 Class B to help protect your print head, a variable ink safety reserve remains in the cartridge when your...

  • Page 66: Summary Of Panel Settings

    Summary of Panel Settings Select Fix Photos Enhance P.I.M. Select All Select Source Select By Date Select Folder Enhance Standard People Print Settings Landscape Night scene 10 × 15 cm 4 × 6" Paper Size Date Stamp On / Off 16:9 wide size Expansion MAX / MID / MIN...
  • Page 67 Edit Quick Guide Insert memory card Eject memory card Decorate Add Decoration Load paper Clear Decoration Change photo cartridge Rotate Do Not Rotate Card is inserted in the wrong slot 90 degrees 180 degrees Save Photo(s) 270 degrees Color Effects None / B &...
  • Page 68 Setup Slide Show Confirm Print Preview On / Off Confirm Print Settings On / Off Sticker Adjustment Language Direct Print Settings Color Effect Red-Eye Brightness Saturation Sharpness Bluetooth Bluetooth BT Device Name Setup BT Comm Mode Encryption Passkey BT Device Address Reset Default Settings Summary of Panel Settings PictureMate PM 270...

  • Page 69: Index

    Index problems, 55 Flash memory drive Color Effect, 25 printing from, 26 Basic Printing, 19 Consumables, 59 saving files to, 36 Battery Control panel, 10 using, 45 Customer support, 57 Blank pages, 56 BLUETOOTH, 30 Gaps in image, 54 Blurry prints, 54 Brightness, 25 Date Printing, 20 Button, 10...
  • Page 70 quality, 53 to 55 Spec, 60 PictBridge, 28 Maintenance, 48 PicturePack Margins buying, 59 incorrect, 56 Technical support, 57 replacing, 39 to 43 Memory card, 15 Thumb drive safety instructions, 9 compatibility, 61 printing from, 26 Power cable, 44 inserting, 13 saving files to, 36 Problems problems, 53...
  • Page 71 Battery...
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