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Epson PictureMate Express Edition - Compact Photo Printer User Manual

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  • Page 1 Using PictureMate Without a Computer...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Welcome! ............... . . 2 Prepare to Print and Use the Wizard .

  • Page 3: Welcome

    Welcome! PictureMate ® is your easy-to-use, personal photo lab. 1. Review and Delete Just insert a digital camera memory card and you’re After you finish taking your photos, review ready to print brilliant, long-lasting photos. Because them on your digital camera’s screen. Delete PictureMate is light and portable, you can print the photos you don’t want to print or keep.
  • Page 4 Printing with your PictureMate becomes even easier wirelessly to PictureMate for printing. You with these special features: just need the optional Epson ® Bluetooth Photo Print Adapter. (See page 32.) From the PictureMate Main Menu,...
  • Page 5 Where to Find Information The on-screen User’s Guide on the CD provides comprehensive See your Start Here poster to unpack, information and instructions for set up, and use your PictureMate. using PictureMate. Where to Get Ink and Paper Using PictureMate Without a See the inside back cover for Computer (this book) explains how to information on where to buy the...

  • Page 6: Prepare To Print And Use The Wizard

    Prepare to Print and Use the Wizard Before you can print, you need to load paper and Slide the top part of the paper support up gently insert your memory card in PictureMate. until it clicks into place. Load Paper Follow these steps to load PictureMate Photo Paper: Caution: Don’t load plain paper;...
  • Page 7 Note: When you need more paper, order a PictureMate Print Pack. See page 34 for more information. Top: Insert Your Memory Card Press On to turn on PictureMate. SmartMedia xD Picture Card Open the memory card door. Insert the memory card into the correct slot, as shown on Middle: the right.
  • Page 8 Now you can do one of the following: Print a Proof Sheet With the PictureMate Wizard ● Print a proof sheet of all the photos on your card using the PictureMate Wizard (as described on the The PictureMate Wizard offers a simple way to print right).
  • Page 9 Press Print to print your proof sheet. Note: You should print a proof sheet if you’ve deleted photos or taken new photos since the last time you printed one, as the photo numbering may have changed. Your proof sheet includes up to 20 photos per sheet, so it might require several sheets of paper, depending on the number of photos on your card.
  • Page 10 All Photos Some Photos Press Print to start printing all your photos as Press OK. borderless, 4 × 6-inch prints. Press to highlight the number of the photo you want to print (from the proof sheet), Note: If your card has more than 20 photos, you will need to reload paper while printing.
  • Page 11 Repeat steps 2 and 3 for each additional photo Note: If Print Confirmation is off, you will not see the screen above and only need to press Print once to start printing. you want to print. The screen shows the selected photos and the number of copies for each.

  • Page 12: Choose Photos And Page Layouts

    Choose Photos and Page Layouts PictureMate’s Main Menu gives you lots of choices for Additionally, through the More Options menu you can printing. For example, you can select a range of photos crop your photos, print in black and white or sepia, or to print (such as a group of photos you took at a add the time or date.
  • Page 13 Select the Photos You Want to Print Make sure your memory card is inserted in PictureMate and the Main Menu is on the screen, then The Select Photo option lets follow the steps below for the option you want. you choose which photos to print.
  • Page 14 One Photo Several Photos Press to highlight Select Photo, then Press to highlight Select Photo, then press OK. press OK. Press to highlight One Photo, then Press to highlight Several, then press OK. press OK. Press to highlight the photo you want to Press to highlight the photo number, print, then press OK.
  • Page 15 Tip: Hold down to scroll quickly. If you want to choose a layout, press Back and go to page 17. If you don’t need to choose a layout, Note: If you press OK too many times, you will deselect go to page 18 to confirm your selections and print the photo.
  • Page 16 Press to highlight Range, then press OK. 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 Press to choose the first photo under insert your memory card in PictureMate.
  • Page 17 Deselect DPOF Press to highlight DPOF, then press OK. If DPOF is selected and you want to choose other photos to print, press to highlight Select Photo and press OK. Then choose a different option. Note: If you always want to print with the Wizard, turn off DPOF in your camera and deselect photos that are already selected for Note: DPOF appears only if you chose images for printing while...
  • Page 18 After selecting photos on the Main Menu, press Choose a Layout to highlight Copies, then press OK. On the Main Menu, press to choose Layout, then press OK. Press to choose the number of copies to print for each photo (up to 100), then press OK. Press to highlight the layout setting you want for your photo(s), then press OK.
  • Page 19 Note: To print two wallet-sized photos on one sheet, select Note: If Print Confirmation is off, you won’t see the multiple copies or multiple photos. screen shown on the left after pressing Print . See page 41 for details. If you print more than 20 photos, you will need to Confirm and Print reload paper while printing.

  • Page 20: Do More With Your Photos

    Do More With Your Photos The More Options menu on PictureMate lets you only the print(s) you make at that time. These settings modify your prints, as follows: don’t appear in the Print Confirmation screen. Print photos in black and white or a sepia tone Print Photos in Black and White or Sepia...
  • Page 21 Press to highlight Color Effects, then Check the selected photos, number of copies, and press OK. layout setting on the Print Confirmation screen. (Press to check more photos.) ● If the list is correct, press Print again to print your photo(s). ●...
  • Page 22 On the Main Menu, press to highlight Press Print to print the template. Your photo More Options, then press OK. prints with a preview of the cropping options. Press to highlight Print Crop Template, then press OK. Crop numbers Tip: The cropping areas are the same for each portrait- or landscape-oriented photo.
  • Page 23 Press to highlight Crop, then press OK. If you don’t need to change any other settings, press Print. Check your selections on the Print Confirmation screen and press Print again. Note: See page 25 for more information about the Print Confirmation screen.
  • Page 24 Press to highlight Auto Correct, then Press OK. press OK. Note: This setting remains in effect until you press Cancel for 3 seconds or turn PictureMate off. If you don’t need to change any other settings, press Print. Check your selections on the Print Confirmation screen and press Print again.
  • Page 25 To print the date, press to highlight Date To print the time, press to highlight Stamp, then press OK. Time Stamp, then press OK. Press to choose one of the settings: Press to choose one of the settings: ● None (default, turns off the time stamp) ●...
  • Page 26 Note: See below for more information about the Print If you print more than 20 photos, you will need to Confirmation screen. reload paper while printing. Load a maximum of 20 sheets. When you see the message “Try loading paper again,”...

  • Page 27: Save Your Photos To A Computer Or An External Device

    See Using PictureMate Note: Epson cannot guarantee the compatibility of any drives. If you’re not sure about a drive, check With a Computer for setup instructions and “Copying www.mypicturemate.com/support for a list of...
  • Page 28 If you are using a CD-R/RW drive or Zip drive, plug Note: If you insert a blank CD-R in the drive before inserting a memory card in PictureMate, you may see an it into an electrical outlet if required. error message. Eject the CD-R from the drive to clear the Connect the drive to PictureMate: error, insert your memory card, then re-insert the CD-R.
  • Page 29 Caution: Don’t remove the drive or memory card while the photos are being saved, or you may lose photos on your card or drive. If you need to stop the backup, press the Cancel button. When your photos are saved, you see this message.

  • Page 30: Print From A Computer Or An External Device

    USB cable, then print photos that are stored on ● From a Bluetooth-enabled device (requires the your computer. optional Epson Bluetooth Photo Print Adapter; see page 32) See Using PictureMate With a Computer for setup instructions and “Printing From Your Computer” in the on-screen User’s Guide for details.
  • Page 31 You can also print photos from a CD that you get from a photo processing lab. (Images should be in JPEG file format. Some CDs may not work.) Make sure PictureMate is on. Make sure there are no memory cards in PictureMate’s memory card slots.
  • Page 32 Press to choose the folder where your Print From a Digital Camera photos are stored, then press OK. The most You can connect your PictBridge- or USB DP-enabled recently saved folder has the largest number. digital camera to the back of PictureMate and use the PictureMate counts the photos on your drive, then camera to control printing.
  • Page 33 Print 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# C12C824142) is available from the Epson Store (see the inside back cover for details).
  • Page 34 Send your photo to PictureMate as follows: Disconnecting the Adapter ● For Windows, send photos directly to Make sure PictureMate isn’t printing, then pull the PictureMate with your Bluetooth file sharing adapter out of the EXT/IF port. program. See the documentation included with your computer’s Bluetooth adapter for details on setting up Bluetooth file sharing and sending files.

  • Page 35: Replace Ink And Paper

    Note: If you are out of PictureMate Photo Paper, but do not see the Replace cartridge message, you can still print. Use Epson Premium photo paper, borderless 4 × 6 inches for optimal print quality and prints that resist water, smudging, and fading. For more information, see “How many photos will I get from a...
  • Page 36 Remove the Used Photo Cartridge Open the cartridge door on the back of PictureMate. Make sure you have a new PictureMate Photo Cartridge before you begin. Once you start replacing a cartridge, you must complete all the steps in one session.
  • Page 37 Carefully pull out the cartridge and dispose of it Insert the New Photo Cartridge properly. (For appropriate disposal, check local Shake the cartridge four or five times while it is resources for recycling guidelines.) still in its package. Then unwrap the cartridge. Caution: Don’t touch the green circuit board.
  • Page 38 Slide the cartridge straight into the slot, label side Move the lever right to the Lock position. If it does up, until it is fully inserted. Push in both sides not lock in place, the cartridge is crooked; remove evenly to make sure it is not crooked. it and try again.
  • Page 39 If the door does not close completely, the Press to highlight Maintenance, then cartridge is not installed correctly. Remove it and press OK. try again. Move the handle over to the back. Press to highlight Cartridge Status, then press OK. Check the Photo Cartridge Status (Ink Level) You can check the approximate ink level in your photo...
  • Page 40 If the status (ink level) is down to only one Display Your Prints bar, you should buy a new PictureMate Print ● Let prints sit for 24 hours before framing. Pack. (See page 34.) ● To ensure prints will last as long as possible, Press OK to close the screen.

  • Page 41: Take Your Picturemate With You

    If your prints don’t look as good after PictureMate has been moved, try aligning the print head (see page 47). Tip: You can order an optional PictureMate Carrying Case from the Epson Store. See the inside back cover of this book for details.

  • Page 42: Set Picturemate Preferences

    Set PictureMate Preferences You can change these settings (preferences) on When Print Confirmation is Off and you press Print, PictureMate: PictureMate does not display this screen before printing. ● Turn Print Confirmation Off or On (below) On the Main Menu, press to highlight ●...
  • Page 43 Press to choose On or Off, then Tip: If you usually print all the photos on your memory card, turn off the PictureMate Wizard. Then whenever you insert your press OK. memory card, you can press Print to get one borderless, 4 ×...
  • Page 44 Note: See page 7 to print from the PictureMate Wizard or Press to highlight LCD Contrast, then page 12 to print from the Main Menu. press OK. The Wizard setting remains in effect until you change it again or reset the default preferences. (See page 44.) Adjust the LCD Screen Contrast When you see this message, press OK to continue.
  • Page 45 Reset the Factory Default Preferences You can reset the PictureMate preferences (Print Wizard, Print Confirmation and LCD Contrast settings) to the original, factory default settings. Press and hold Cancel for 3 seconds. You see this screen: Press OK to reset all the print settings. Note: This will also reset the defaults for other print settings you have changed (such as the date or time stamp, or crop...

  • Page 46: Printer Care And Troubleshooting

    Printer Care and Troubleshooting If you have problems with your PictureMate, or you Follow these steps to clean the print head: want to improve print quality, read these sections: On the Main Menu, press to highlight ● “Clean the Print Head” below More Options, then press OK.
  • Page 47 Press to highlight Clean Print Head, To make sure the nozzles are clean, load a sheet then press OK. of photo paper, then press OK to print the nozzle check. If you don’t want to print a nozzle check, press Cancel to go back to the Main Menu.
  • Page 48 Align the Print Head Press to highlight Align Print Head, then press OK. If you have moved PictureMate and print quality is not as good as it was before—for example, your prints look fuzzy or have light or dark horizontal lines running through them—you may need to align the print head.
  • Page 49 Your PictureMate has a See page 34. If the cartridge is hardware error that might new, check to make sure it is require service. Contact Epson inserted correctly. See page 36. as described in “Where to Get Load or remove and reload Help”...
  • Page 50 minutes. Wait until charging finishes before you turn it Message What to Do off, or it may charge improperly and use more ink the Use a compatible memory card next time you turn it on. containing supported photo files, and make sure the files Your PictureMate makes an unexpected noise when are not corrupted.
  • Page 51 Your memory card does not work correctly. Photo Quality Problems ● Make sure you are using a compatible memory You see banding (light lines) in your prints. card. (See page 6.) ● The print head nozzles may need cleaning. (See ●...
  • Page 52 Your printout is faint or has gaps in the image. Problems With Paper Feeding ● The print head nozzles may need cleaning. (See Paper doesn’t eject fully or is wrinkled. page 45.) If it’s wrinkled when it ejects, the paper may be damp. ●...
  • Page 53 ● Make sure you are using only PictureMate Photo The wrong photo is printed. Paper or Epson Premium photo paper. (See ● The photo numbering on the proof sheet may not page 34.) Store paper flat to help prevent curling.

  • Page 54: Where To Get Help

    Where to Get Help Toll or long distance charges may apply. Before you call, please have the following information Epson provides technical assistance 24 hours a day ready: through the electronic support services and automated telephone services listed below. ●...

  • Page 55: Notices

    Notices Important Safety Instructions The methods for using memory cards vary according to ● card type. Be sure to refer to the documentation packaged Before using your PictureMate, read the following safety with your memory card for details. instructions to make sure you use it safely and effectively: ●...
  • Page 56 Place the AC adapter near a wall outlet where the plug can Keep the entire computer system away from potential ● ● be easily unplugged. sources of electromagnetic interference, such as loudspeakers or the base units of cordless telephones. ● Do not place or store the printer or the AC adapter outdoors.
  • Page 57 Photo Cartridge Safety Instructions Do not use a photo cartridge beyond the date printed on ● the cartridge carton; otherwise, it may result in reduced Keep photo cartridges out of the reach of children and do ● print quality. For best results, use up the photo cartridge not drink the ink.
  • Page 58 Epson within five (5) working days of receipt of the replacement. Epson requires a debit or a credit card Epson America, Inc. Limited Warranty number to secure the cost of the replacement printer in the event that you fail to return the defective one.
  • Page 59 Epson is not responsible for warranty service implied warranty lasts, and some jurisdictions do not allow should the Epson label or logo or the rating label or serial the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential number be removed or should the product fail to be properly...
  • Page 60 UPC code from the PictureMate Print Pack packaging within PictureMate Print Pack provides both supplies together, so one year of purchase and Epson will refund a maximum of replacing both the PictureMate Photo Cartridge and paper 29 cents per sheet returned, plus a maximum $1.10 for with a new PictureMate Print Pack is convenient and postage.
  • Page 61 Computers and Peripherals; and/or CPU Boards and Power try to correct the interference by one or more of the following Supplies used with Class B Personal Computers: measures: Epson America, Inc. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. ● Increase the separation between the equipment and...
  • Page 62 Seiko Epson Corporation. The information contained Model: B271A 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. Compliance NERGY Neither Seiko Epson Corporation nor its affiliates shall be ®...
  • Page 63 Card is a trademark of Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd. 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. The Energy Star emblem does not represent EPA endorsement of any product or service.

  • Page 64: Index

    Index Blurry prints, 50 Borderless photos, 17 to 18 Accessories, 32, 34, 40, 53 Borders, 17 to 18, 52 Adjustment, photo, 22 to 23 Aligning print head, 47 to 48 All photos, printing, 8 to 9, 12 Camera Auto Correct photo, 22 to 23 choosing photos from, 15 to 18 printing from, 31 selected photos (DPOF), 12, 15 to 18...
  • Page 65 Energy Star compliance, 61 using with PictureMate, 4 Enhance photo, 22 to 23 Confirmation, print, 10, 18, 20, 25, 41 Epson Contact sheet, 7 to 8, 17 accessories, 32, 34, 40, 53 Contrast on LCD screen, 43 Store, 32, 34, 40, 53...
  • Page 66 Exif Print, 23 Incorrect colors, 51 EXT/IF port, 26 to 33 Index sheet, 7 to 8, 17 External device, 26 to 33 Ink, see Photo cartridge Faint images, 51 Jams, paper, 48, 51 FCC compliance, 60 JPEG, 3 File formats, 3 Fix photo, 22 to 23 Flash memory drive Layout, 17 to 18, 52...
  • Page 67 Margins incorrect, 52 On button, 6 selecting, 17 to 18, 20 to 22 One photo option, 13 Memory card Options, print,16 to 17, 19 to 25 adapter, 6 Output tray, 5 compatibility, 6, 49 inserting, 6 problems, 50 Packing PictureMate, 40 removing, 7 Paper types, 6...
  • Page 68 Photo PictureMate copying, 26 to 28 messages, 48 to 49 cropping, 20 to 22 Print Pack, 34, 53, 59 displaying, 39 Wizard, 7 to 10, 42 formats, 3 PIM (PRINT Image Matching), 3, 23 number of copies, 16 to 18 Power cable, 40 numbers, 7 to 9, 17 Preferences, setting, 41 to 44...
  • Page 69 Problems memory card, 50 Safety instructions, 54 to 57 miscellaneous, 52 Save Photo button, 26 to 28 missing colors, 51 Saving photo files, 26 to 28 paper feeding, 51 to 52 Screen, 43, 48 to 49, 57 paper jam, 48, 51 SD (Secure Digital) card, 6 photo quality, 50 to 51 Select photos, 7 to 10, 12 to 18...
  • Page 70 Windows Bluetooth printing, 33 Technical support, 53 using with PictureMate, 4 Template, crop, 20 to 21 Wizard, 7 to 10, 42 to 43 Thumb drive printing from, 29 to 31 saving files to, 26 to 28 xD Picture Card, 6 Thumbnails, 7 to 8, 17 TIFF, 3 Time stamp, 23 to 24...
  • Page 72 Get to Know Your PictureMate LCD menu screen Save photos to an external Turn PictureMate storage drive on or off Go back or stop printing Move through menu options Memory card light Press to print EXT/IF (USB) port for Paper support camera or external drive (load photo paper here) USB port for computer...
  • Page 73 (part# C12C824142) for printing wirelessly from your Bluetooth-enabled cell phone, PDA, or computer to PictureMate To find the nearest dealer, please call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766). To purchase online, visit www.epsonstore.com (U.S. sales only). In Canada, please call (800) 463-7766 for dealer referral.
  • Page 74 Snap. Print. Enjoy. CPD-19731 Printed in XXXXXX XX.XX-XX XXX...

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