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Epson C11C694201 - PictureMate Dash PM 260 Color Inkjet Printer User Manual

Epson C11C694201 - PictureMate Dash PM 260 Color Inkjet Printer User Manual

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Warnings, Cautions, and Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Control Panel Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Understanding the LCD screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Printer Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Inserting a Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Loading Paper. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Paper Handling Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
PM 290 Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Choosing a Photo Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Printing Selected Photos. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Printing Groups of Photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Printing Enlarged Photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Printing Camera-Selected DPOF Photos . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Making Paper and Print Layout Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Editing Your Photo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Printing From an External Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
About the BLUETOOTH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
BLUETOOTH settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
tureMate PM 260 Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Contents Safety Instructions Printing Groups of Photos ..... . . 20 Printing Enlarged Photos ..... . . 21 Warnings, Cautions, and Notes .
  • Page 2 PictureMate Preferences Print and Noise Problems..... . . 55 Photo Quality Problems ......56 Settings .
  • Page 3 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 4: 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 5 ❏ ❏ 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 6: For United Kingdom Users

    ❏ ❏ Unplug the printer, and refer servicing to qualified service If damage occurs to the plug, replace the cord set or consult personnel under the following conditions: a qualified electrician. The power cord or plug is damaged; liquid has entered the printer or the AC adapter;...
  • Page 7 ❏ When using a memory card Keep this printer at least 22 cm away from cardiac pacemakers. Radio waves from this printer may adversely affect the operation of cardiac pacemakers. ❏ Use only memory cards compatible with the printer. See “Inserting a Memory Card”...
  • Page 8 ❏ ❏ Do not insert objects into any openings as they may touch Use only an Epson Li-ion battery model D121A for this dangerous voltage points or short-circuit components. printer according to the directions in the user documentation. Replacing the battery with an incorrect ❏...
  • Page 9 When storing the optional battery When handling photo cartridges ❏ When not using the printer for a long period of time, remove Observe the following when handling photo cartridges: the battery from the printer and store them separately to avoid over-discharging the battery. ❏...

  • Page 10: 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 11: 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 12: Printer Parts

    Printer Parts Top cover Edge guides Paper feeder Memory card light EXT. I/F (USB) port DC inlet LCD screen Battery Handle Memory cover card slots Photo cartridge USB port for computer Output tray Photo cartridge lever CD/DVD drive Cartridge compartment cover CD/DVD tray (For Picture Mate PM 290 Only)

  • Page 13: Preparing To Print

    Preparing to Print Note: Raise and adjust the LCD screen so that you can The illustrations in this section show the PictureMate see it well. PM 260. The instructions for the PM 290 are the same. Inserting a Memory Card Move the handle to the back.
  • Page 14 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 15 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 16: 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 17: Paper Handling Instructions

    Make sure the edge guides are slid to the sides. Note: ❏ You can load paper up to 20 sheets. ❏ When you need more paper, order a PictureMate Edge guides PicturePack. See “PicturePack , Paper, and Options” on page 60 for more information. Paper Handling Instructions Place your paper in the center, with the glossy side When storing printouts...

  • Page 18: Inserting A Cd/Dvd Into The Cd/Dvd Drive

    CD/DVD tray flashes to indicate that the CD or DVD is being read. When displaying printouts ❏ When displaying your printouts indoors, Epson recommends placing your printouts in glass frames to preserve the colors in your image. ❏...

  • Page 19: Choosing A Photo Source

    Choosing a Photo Source If two or more sources such as a memory card and external device are available, you need to set the source of the photos by following this procedure before you start printing photos. Press x Menu. Select Select, then press OK.

  • Page 20: 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 21: Printing Enlarged Photos

    Printing Enlarged Photos Select All Select all of the photos on your card, external device, or CD/DVD (PM 290 only). Press l or r to select the photo you want to print, Select By Date Select photos by the date they were taken. and then press OK.

  • Page 22: Printing Camera-Selected Dpof Photos

    Printing Camera-Selected DPOF Photos If your camera supports DPOF (Digital Print Order Format), you can use it to preselect 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 23: Printing Options

    Printing Options Making Paper and Print Layout Settings 16:9 wide size Borderless GreetingCard You can select the print layout from the following options. Border 10 × 15 cm 4 × 6" Borderless Half Page Editing Your Photo Border Proofsheet Press x Menu. Select Print Settings or Edit, and then press OK.

  • Page 24: Print Settings

    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) or 16:9 wide Paper Size * MID: The expansion rate is low. Layout * See “Making Paper and Print Layout Settings”...
  • Page 25 ❏ ** 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 26: 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 27 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 28: 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 20 and print your photos. photos from the card, not from a camera. Press x Menu.
  • Page 29 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 30: Printing With Bluetooth

    Printing with BLUETOOTH About the BLUETOOTH BLUETOOTH wireless technology allows you to print from digital cameras and other BLUETOOTH enabled devices without having to connect any cables to the printer. The BLUETOOTH printing is a standard function for PictureMate PM 290. Qualified Design ID : B011187 BLUETOOTH printing is an optional function for PictureMate PM 260.

  • Page 31: Bluetooth Settings

    Outline of settings as microwave ovens or cordless telephones. ❏ Setting Choices Description Epson cannot accept responsibility for any failure to satisfy the protection requirements resulting BT Device Name printer If multiple printers from a non-recommended modification or use of...
  • Page 32 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 33: Printing

    The BLUETOOTH Passkey Setting Note: ❏ If you want to edit your photo, select Direct After you set the BT Device Name, BT Comm Mode, Print 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 34 Note: The Adapter's light comes on for one second. If The asterisk is a substitute for the last digit of the the LED does not turn on, disconnect the Adapter product number which varies by location. from PictureMate, then reconnect it. Next, make the settings for BLUETOOTH wireless Connecting and disconnecting the communication.

  • Page 35: Picturemate Preferences

    PictureMate Preferences CD Backup Speed Select the speed to use when saving to the Settings (PM 290 only) internal CD drive. You can select from High Speed or Normal. When High Speed is selected, the printer does not perform a You can set the convenient functions and customize verification check.

  • Page 36: Saving Your Photos (Backup)

    CD/DVD drive (CD-R/DVD-R media only) ❏ MO drive ❏ ® ® Iomega disk (100, 250, or 750 MB) ❏ Flash memory (thumb) drive Note: Epson cannot guarantee the compatibility of any drives. Saving Your Photos (Backup) PictureMate PM 260 / PM 290...
  • Page 37 ❏ ❏ For a CD/DVD, MO or Zip drive, connect its For a flash memory drive, plug it into the EXT. USB cable to the EXT. I/F port on the back of I/F port on the back of PictureMate. PictureMate. Then insert a CD-R/DVD-R, MO or Zip disk in the drive.

  • Page 38: Saving Photos To The Cd (Picturemate Pm 290 Only)

    When the confirmation message appears, press Caution Do not remove the drive or memory card while the photos are being saved, or you may lose If you want to print an index of the saved photos, photos on your card or drive. You can save select Print Backup Index and then press OK.
  • Page 39 ❏ Precautions Do not move or carry your PictureMate. ❏ ❏ While saving your data to a CD, be aware of the The CD/DVD tray is ejected automatically when following points to keep your photo data safe. If the back up is finished. Leave more than 15 cm the save fails, data that is being saved or saved space around the CD/DVD tray.
  • Page 40 Saving photos to the CD If you do not want to print an index of the saved photos, select Do Not Print and then press OK. Insert your memory card into PictureMate. Follow the instructions on the LCD screen to save If you do not want to save all of the photos, select photos.

  • Page 41: Replacing The Picturepack (Photo Cartridge)

    Replacing the PicturePack (Photo Cartridge) Checking the PicturePack Status Replacing the PicturePack When the PicturePack is low on ink, you see this icon When PicturePack needs replacement, you see a in the upper-right corner of the LCD screen. message on the LCD screen. Note: Ink low Illustrations in this section show the PictureMate PM...
  • Page 42 Note: ❏ PictureMate uses PicturePack equipped with an IC chip. The IC chip monitors the PicturePack status. ❏ Epson cannot guarantee the quality or reliability of non-genuine photo cartridge. Replacing the PicturePack (Photo Cartridge) PictureMate PM 260 / PM 290...
  • 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 Remove paper from the paper feeder and output Packing tray. Remove the CD or DVD if it is in the CD/DVD drive (PictureMate PM 290 only). PictureMate's handle makes it easy to carry short distances. If your PictureMate is going to travel a Close the LCD screen.

  • Page 47: Using The Optional Battery

    Note: For safety instructions for the battery, see “When using If your prints do not look as good after PictureMate the optional battery” on page 8. has been moved, try aligning the print head. See “Aligning the Print Head” on page 51. Installing the battery Follow the steps below to install the battery.

  • Page 48: Charging The Battery

    Insert the battery into the compartment in the Attach the battery cover as shown below. direction shown below until it is fixed in place. Charging the battery Removing the battery After installing the battery, charge the battery using the Make sure that PictureMate is turned off. AC adapter.

  • Page 49: Battery Performance

    Note: Battery performance The battery may not be charged correctly if the temperature of the operation is not guaranteed. PictureMate PM 260 PictureMate PM 290 Charging Time Approx. 120 minutes (Approx. 150 minutes at maximum) Checking the battery status Continuous Print 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), Make sure that PictureMate is turned on and no Press OK. warnings or errors are displayed on the LCD screen. If the nozzle check page does not print satisfactorily (for example, if any segment of the Load a sheet of photo paper.

  • 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

    You can diagnose and solve most problems by page 41 checking the error messages on the LCD screen. If Service required. Parts Contact Epson for assistance. you cannot solve the problems, by checking the inside your printer are near & See “Contacting Customer Support”...

  • Page 54: Printer Power Problems

    Error Messages Solution Error Messages Solution The image is too large. Press OK to clear the error. Check the Battery overheating. Turn the PictureMate off, and wait until See your printer data. the battery temperature decreases. documentation. There is a problem with the Turn the PictureMate off.

  • Page 55: Print And Noise Problems

    ❏ LCD screen came on and then went out Make sure the print head nozzles are not clogged. To clean the print head, see “Checking and The PictureMate's voltage may not match the outlet Cleaning the Print Head Nozzles” on page 50. rating.

  • Page 56: Photo Quality Problems

    Your printout is blurry or smeared. Photo Quality Problems You see banding (light lines) in your prints. ❏ Use only paper recommended by Epson to ensure proper saturation, ink absorption, and quality. See “PicturePack and Paper” on page 60. ❏...

  • Page 57: Problems With Paper Feeding

    ❏ The print head nozzles may need cleaning; see Problems With Paper Feeding “Checking and Cleaning the Print Head Nozzles” on page 50 for instructions. Paper does not eject fully or is wrinkled. ❏ The photo cartridge may be old or low on ink. To If it is wrinkled when it ejects, the paper may be damp replace the photo cartridge, see “Replacing the or too thin.

  • Page 58: Miscellaneous Printout Problems

    ❏ ❏ Load paper glossy side up. Load up to a maximum If you have a border on one side of your photo but of 20 sheets for photo papers. Place the paper in not the other, make sure the paper is placed in the the center and slide both edge guides against it, center of the paper feeder.

  • 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: Picturepack , Paper, And Options

    PicturePack , Paper, and Options PicturePack and Paper Options The following photo cartridge and Epson special paper are available for PictureMate. This information is only Lithium Ion Battery for standalone operation. An optional rechargeable battery means you can use PictureMate without the AC adapter.
  • Page 61 BLUETOOTH Photo Print Adapter (PictureMate PM 260 Only) BLUETOOTH Photo Print Adapter 2 C12C82438* For details on using the BLUETOOTH Photo Print Adapter, see “Printing with BLUETOOTH” on page 30. Note: The asterisk is a substitute for the last digit of the product number which varies by location.

  • Page 62: Printer Specifications

    Printer Specifications Mechanical Electrical Model name PictureMate PM 260 PictureMate PM 290 Rating Dimensions Storage Storage Printer W: Width W: 231 mm (9.1 inches) W: 231 mm (9.1 inches) D: Depth D: 165 mm (6.5 inches) D: 165 mm (6.5 inches) AC adapter operated Optional battery H: Height...
  • Page 63 Printer Operated by AC Adapter (PM 260) Power Continuous Approx. Approx. Approx. Approx. consumption printing 23 W 24 W 32 W 32 W using AC When Not Using Using Battery adapter Low power Approx. Approx. Approx. Approx. Battery mode 5.6 W 6.5 W 25 W 25 W...

  • Page 64: Memory Card

    You may not be able to read all types of CDs or DVDs in the PictureMate PM 290's CD/DVD drive if the discs were written by another device. * Maximum capacity is 128 MB. Epson cannot guarantee the compatibility of all CDs or DVDs. ** Adapter required. Printer Specifications...

  • Page 65: Photo Cartridge

    Drive spin rate Caution: ❏ Epson recommends the use of genuine Epson PictureMate PicturePack. Other products not manufactured by Epson may Read and verify rate 24x CD 5x DVD cause damage that is not covered by Writing rate 10x CD-R...

  • Page 66: Standards And Approvals

    Ukraine, and United Kingdom. CAN/CSA-CEI/IEC CISPR22 Class B Wireless Regulatory Information: Epson hereby declares that this product, B382D, is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive European model: 1999/5/EC, also known as the R&TTE Directive, in the following...
  • Page 67 AC Adapter U.S. model: Safety UL60950-1 CAN/CSA-C22.2 No.60950-1 FCC Part15 Subpart B Class B CAN/CSA-CEI/IEC CISPR22 Class B European model: Safety Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC EN60950-1 EMC Directive 89/336/EEC EN55022 Class B EN55024 EN61000-3-2 EN61000-3-3 Printer Specifications PictureMate PM 260 / PM 290...

  • Page 68: Summary Of Panel Settings

    Summary of Panel Settings Select Enhance Standard People Select All Select Source Landscape Select By Date Select Folder Night scene Date Stamp On / Off Print Settings Expansion MAX / MID / MIN Camera Text On / Off 10 × 15 cm 4 × 6" Paper Size Reset 16:9 wide size...
  • Page 69 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 70 Setup Slide Show Confirm Print Preview On / Off Confirm Print Settings On / Off Language Direct Print Settings Color Effect Red-Eye Brightness Saturation Sharpness CD Backup Speed Normal High Speed Bluetooth Bluetooth BT Device Name Setup BT Comm Mode Encryption Passkey BT Device Address...

  • Page 71: Index

    Index problems, 57 Flash memory drive Color Effect, 25 printing from, 26 Basic printing, 20 Consumables, 60 saving files to, 36 Battery Control panel, 10 buying, 60 Customer support, 59 using, 47 Blank pages, 58 Gaps in image, 56 BLUETOOTH, 30, 61 Blurry prints, 56 Date printing, 21 Brightness, 25...
  • Page 72 quality, 56 to 57 Spec, 62 PictBridge, 28 Maintenance, 50 PicturePack Margins buying, 60 incorrect, 58 Technical support, 59 replacing, 41 to 45 Memory card, 15 Thumb drive safety instructions, 9 compatibility, 64 printing from, 26 Power cable, 46 inserting, 13 saving files to, 36 Problems problems, 55...

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