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  • Page 1 DPOF™ is a trademark of CANON INC., Eastman Kodak Company, Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd. and Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Seiko Epson Corporation is under license. ®...
  • Page 2 Get to Know Your PictureMate Power light On button Menu button Back button Paper support Handle LCD panel 4-way scroll buttons OK button Print button Memory card slot cover Output tray Zoom button Cancel button Memory card light Battery cover Power cable Cartridge compartment...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Safety Instructions Important Safety Instructions......6 Warnings, Cautions, and Notes .....12 Welcome! A Quick Introduction to the Digital Photography Process Supported Photo Formats .
  • Page 4 Printing From a Bluetooth Device ....44 Replacing the Photo Cartridge Checking the Photo Cartridge Status (Ink Level) ..50 Replacing the Photo Cartridge.
  • Page 5 Index...

  • Page 6: Safety Instructions

    Safety Instructions Important Safety Instructions Read all of the instructions in this section before using your printer. Also, be sure to follow all warnings and instructions marked on the printer. When choosing a place for the printer Observe the following when choosing a place for the printer: ❏...

  • Page 7: When Setting Up Your Printer

    When setting up your printer Observe the following when setting up the printer: ❏ Do not block or cover the vents and openings in the printer. ❏ Power supply cords should be placed to avoid abrasions, cuts, fraying, crimping, and kinking. Do not place objects on top of power-supply cords and do not allow the AC adapter or power-supply cords to be stepped on or run over.

  • Page 8: When Using The Printer

    ❏ Never disassemble, modify, or attempt to repair the AC adapter, power cord, printer, and options by yourself except as specifically explained in the printer's guides. ❏ Unplug the printer and the AC adapter, remove the optional battery from the printer, and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: The power cord or plug is damaged;...

  • Page 9: When Using A Memory Card

    If a battery is swallowed, seek medical treatment immediately. ❏ Use only an Epson Li-ion battery model EU-112 for this printer according to the directions in the user documentation. Replacing the battery with an incorrect model may cause an explosion.
  • Page 10 ❏ To protect against short circuits, do not remove the outside case of the battery. ❏ Do not handle the battery with wet hands or use them near water. ❏ Do not expose the battery to water or high humidity. ❏...

  • Page 11: When Handling Photo Cartridges

    When storing the optional battery ❏ When not using the printer for a long period of time, remove the battery from the printer and store them separately to avoid over-discharging the battery. ❏ Do not store the battery where the temperature or humidity is very high.

  • Page 12: Warnings, Cautions, And Notes

    Safety Instructions ® NERGY Compliance As an NERGY Epson has determined that this product meets the guidelines for energy efficiency. The International NERGY Program is a voluntary partnership with the computer and office equipment industry to promote the...
  • Page 13 Notes contain important information and useful tips on the operation of your printer. Safety Instructions...

  • Page 14: Welcome

    Welcome! PictureMate™ 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 is light and portable, you can print whenever and wherever you take pictures. Plus, your PictureMate photos are archival;...

  • Page 15: Special Features

    PictBridge-Enabled Camera” on page 42. If you have a Bluetooth PDA, cell phone, or computer, you can send photos wirelessly to PictureMate for printing. You just need the optional Epson Bluetooth Photo Print Adapter. See “Printing From a Bluetooth Device” on page 44. Note: PictureMate also supports P.I.M.

  • Page 16: Supported Photo Formats

    Supported Photo Formats JPEG Make sure your photos meet these requirements for printing with your PictureMate: ❏ JPEG files or uncompressed TIFF files only ❏ Resolutions ranging from 120 × 120 to 4600 × 4600 pixels PictureMate recognizes and prints the first 999 photos on your memory card.

  • Page 17: Preparing To Print

    Preparing to Print Before you can print, you need to load paper and insert your memory card in PictureMate. Loading Paper Follow these steps to load PictureMate Photo Paper: Caution: Do not load plain paper; this may damage PictureMate. Move the handle to the back and down. Then open the paper support and output tray.

  • Page 18: Paper Handling Instructions

    Slide the top part of the paper support up gently until it clicks into place. Place your paper against the right edge, with the glossy side up. Edge guide Note: Make sure paper is glossy side up to prevent smearing. Slide the left edge guide against the paper.

  • Page 19: When Storing Unused Paper

    When displaying printouts ❏ When displaying your printouts indoors, Epson recommends placing your printouts in glass frames to preserve the colors in your image. ❏ Avoid displaying your printouts outdoors or in a place exposed to direct sunlight to prevent fading.

  • Page 20: Removing Your Memory Card

    Push the card in carefully until it stops (it won’t go in all the way). Insert just one card at a time. When it is in, the card light comes on. Card light Close the memory card cover. Now you can choose photos and layouts for printing from the Main Menu.

  • Page 21: Basic Photo Printing

    Basic Photo Printing You can choose the photos you want to print from the main menu. Print All: print all the photos on your card. Print Some: select several photos, and choose one or more copies for each. Print Range: print a sequence of photos on your card.

  • Page 22: Printing All Photos

    Make sure your memory card is inserted in PictureMate and the Main Menu is on the screen, then follow the steps below for the option you want. Printing All Photos Press to highlight Print All, then press OK. Press to select the number of copies. Press OK to confirm your print selections.

  • Page 23: Printing Range Of Photos

    Press to choose the number of copies to print for that photo (up to 100). Repeat steps 2 and 3 for additional photos. Press OK to confirm your print selections. Press Print to start printing. Printing Range of Photos Follow the steps below to print a range (or sequence) of consecutive photos from your camera’s memory card.

  • Page 24: Printing Photos Searching By Date

    Press to choose the last photo. Make sure that the photos you want to print are highlighted in blue, then press OK. Press to select the number of copies. Press OK to confirm your print selections. Press Print to start printing. Basic Photo Printing Printing Photos Searching by Date If you know the date the photos were taken, you can...

  • Page 25: Printing An Index

    Press to select the photo you want. Note: You can switch the view of photos by pressing Press to select the number of copies for that photo. Repeat steps 4 and 5 for additional photos. Press OK to confirm your print selections. Press Print to start printing.
  • Page 26 User’s Guide. Note: If you want to print a photo with a frame you previously specified by EPSON camera, see “Printing a Photo With a Frame Specified by Camera” on page 35. Press to select the Add Frame and press to select the photo and press OK.

  • Page 27: Printing Camera-Selected Dpof Photos

    Press Print to start printing. 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 28: Doing More With Your Photos

    Doing More With Your Photos By pressing Menu during the print settings, you can modify your prints, as follows: ❏ Print photos in various layouts ❏ Print photos with the time and/or date ❏ Print photos in black and white or a sepia tone ❏...

  • Page 29: Adding The Date Or Time

    Note: To print two double-sized photos on one sheet, select multiple copies or multiple photos. If you do not need to change any other settings, press OK to close the menu. Press OK to confirm your print selections. Press Print to start printing. Adjusting the amount of image enlarged during borderless printing When Borderless is selected the image is enlarged...
  • Page 30 To print the date, press Date, then press to open the menu. Press to choose a setting: ❏ None (default, turns off the date stamp) ❏ mmm.dd.yyyy (Sep.01.2004) ❏ dd.mmm.yyyy (01.Sep.2004) ❏ yyyy.mm.dd (2004.09.01) Doing More With Your Photos to highlight Press OK.

  • Page 31: Printing Photos In Black And White Or Sepia

    Press OK. If you do not need to change any other settings, press OK to close the menu. Press OK to confirm your print selections. 10. Press Print to start printing. Printing Photos in Black and White or Sepia You can print your photo in black and white or in a sepia tone without changing the original photo.

  • Page 32: Fixing Your Photos

    Choose the photo you want to crop with the Print Some or Print by Date option. See “Printing Several Photos” on page 22 or “Printing Photos Searching by Date” on page 24. Press to crop a photo. You will see a frame around the cropped area.
  • Page 33 ❏ Automatic adjustments If your camera supports PRINT Image Matching or Exif Print, you can use the printer’s P.I.M. or Exif Print setting to automatically adjust your photos for the best results. If your camera doesn’t support PRINT Image Matching or Exif Print, you can use PhotoEnhance to make adjustments for the type of environment in which your photos were taken.
  • Page 34 ❏ Exif Print - PictureMate chooses this setting automatically if it detects Exif Print information saved in your camera’s digital files. This information helps ensure that your photos are printed accurately. ❏ PhotoEnhance - Use this if a print does not look good;...

  • Page 35: Printing A Photo With A Frame Specified By Camera

    Press Print to start printing. Printing a Photo With a Frame Specified by Camera If you want to print a photo with a frame you previously specified by EPSON camera, follow the steps below. On the Main Menu, or after selecting photos, press Menu.
  • Page 36 PictureMate shows the photos in the memory card in sequence. ❏ Press OK to pause the slide show. Press OK again to resume the slide show. ❏ Press any button except OK to end the slide show. Doing More With Your Photos...

  • Page 37: Saving Your Photos To An External Device

    (100, 250, or 750MB) ❏ Flash memory (thumb) drive Note: Epson cannot guarantee the compatibility of any drives. Make sure PictureMate is on. Insert your memory card into PictureMate. If you are using a CD-R/RW drive or Zip drive, plug it into an electrical outlet if required.
  • Page 38 ❏ For a CD-R/RW or Zip drive, connect its USB cable to the EXT/IF port on the back of PictureMate. Then insert a CD-R or Zip disk in the drive. ❏ For a flash memory drive, plug it into the EXT/IF port on the back of PictureMate.
  • Page 39 Confirm the following message, then press OK. Press OK to start saving your photos. 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. If you need to stop the backup, press Cancel.

  • Page 40: Printing From An External Device

    Printing From an External Device PictureMate can print stored photos on a computer or on another device such as an external hard drive, a Bluetooth-enabled device, or a digital camera. Printing From an External Drive If you saved your photos to a CD, Zip disk, or flash memory (thumb) drive, you can connect the drive to the back of PictureMate and print just like you do when you insert a memory card.
  • Page 41 Connect your CD or Zip drive’s USB cable, or plug your flash memory drive into the EXT/IF port on the back of PictureMate. For a CD or Zip drive, insert a CD or Zip disk with photos into the drive. If you used PictureMate to save photos on the same CD-R, Zip disk, or flash memory drive more than once, it will have multiple folders.

  • Page 42: Printing From A Pictbridge-Enabled Camera

    If you see this screen, print your photos from the Main Menu (see “Basic Photo Printing” on page 21). Printing From a PictBridge-Enabled Camera You can connect your PictBridge- or USB DP-enabled digital camera to the back of PictureMate and use the camera to control printing.
  • Page 43 Connect your camera’s USB cable to your camera and the EXT/IF port on the back of PictureMate. 10. 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 44: Printing From A Bluetooth Device

    Printing From a Bluetooth Device About the Bluetooth Photo Print Adapter The optional Bluetooth Photo Print Adapter is a wireless communication module used to print from digital cameras and other devices with Bluetooth wireless technology without cables when connected to the printer. Up to 10 m Note: ❏...

  • Page 45: Connecting And Disconnecting The Bluetooth Photo Print Adapter

    Connecting and Disconnecting the Bluetooth Photo Print Adapter Connecting Insert the Adapter connector into the EXT/IF port as shown below. Caution: Do not connect this product while the printer is operating. Doing so may cause the printer to malfunction. The Adapter’s light comes on for one second. If the LED does not turn on, disconnect the Adapter from the printer, then reconnect it.

  • Page 46: Outline Of Settings

    Caution: ❏ Do not remove this product while communicating with another device. ❏ Do not disconnect this product while the printer is operating. Doing so may cause the printer to malfunction. ❏ Do not remove this product by pulling on its upper section.
  • Page 47 BT Encryption On/Off Select On to encrypt (Default = Off) communication. Encryption requires that the four-digit Passkey be entered into a device before it can communicate with and print from the printer. PIN Code Set Any four-digit The Passkey setting allows you number to set the four-digit Passkey (Default =...
  • Page 48 Press to select PIN Code Set, then press Press to select a number for the first digit, then press to change the digit. Select numbers for the second through fourth digits in the same manner, then press OK to activate the Passkey. Printing Make sure the Bluetooth Photo Print Adapter is connected to PictureMate and Bluetooth settings...
  • Page 49 Press to select the desired option, then press OK. Press OK twice to return to the Menu option. Change the Color Effect, Auto Correct, Date, Time, Fix Photo, and Small Image settings if necessary. Print the data from your Bluetooth enabled device.

  • Page 50: Replacing The Photo Cartridge

    Replacing the Photo Cartridge Checking the Photo Cartridge Status (Ink Level) You can check the approximate ink level in your photo cartridge at any time. On the Main Menu or during print settings, press Menu. Press to highlight Maintenance, then press Press to highlight Ink Level, then press...
  • Page 51 Do not allow children to drink from or otherwise handle the cartridges. Caution: ❏ Epson recommends the use of genuine Epson photo cartridges. Epson warranties do not cover damage to your printer caused by the use of ink cartridges not manufactured by Epson.
  • Page 52 Move the handle to the cartridge replacement position. Open the cartridge compartment cover on the back of the printer. Replacing the Photo Cartridge Set the cartridge lock lever in the Release position by sliding the lever to the right, then down and to the left.
  • Page 53 For best results, shake the new photo cartridge four or five times before opening the package. Remove the replacement photo cartridge from its package. Caution: ❏ Do not touch the green IC chip on the bottom of the cartridge. This can damage the photo cartridge.
  • Page 54 ❏ Be sure to always install a photo cartridge into the printer immediately following the removal of the current photo cartridge. If a photo cartridge is not installed promptly, the print head may dry out, rendering it unable to print. Place the cartridge properly into the cartridge holder, then push it in until you feel resistance and hear the cartridge faintly click into place.
  • Page 55 10. Set the lever to the Lock position by sliding it in the direction shown. 11. Close the cartridge compartment cover. Note: If you cannot close the cartridge compartment cover, the photo cartridge is not installed correctly. Go back to the Step 5 and eject the photo cartridge.

  • Page 56: Taking Picturemate With You

    Taking PictureMate With You PictureMate’s handle makes it easy to carry short distances. If your PictureMate is going to travel a longer distance, you should pack it carefully to protect it from getting damaged. Caution: Keep PictureMate out of the sun and don’t leave it in your car or other location where it can get too hot.
  • Page 57 Pack PictureMate along with its power cord and AC adapter in the box that PictureMate came. Caution: Make sure the photo cartridge is installed before transporting. Don’t place PictureMate on its side or upside down, or ink may leak. Note: If your prints don’t look as good after PictureMate has been moved, try aligning the print head.

  • Page 58: Setting Picturemate Preferences

    Setting PictureMate Preferences You can change these settings (preferences) on PictureMate: ❏ Changing the View of Photos on the LCD Screen & See “Changing the View of Photos on the LCD Screen” on page 58 ❏ Setting the After Printing Confirmation &...

  • Page 59: Setting The After Print Confirmation

    Follow the steps below to change the setting. On the Main Menu, press Menu. Press to select Setup, then press open the menu. Press to select Display Setting, then press Select the desired option, then press OK. Setting the After Print Confirmation This setting lets you decide whether to keep the print settings you selected or return the settings to the default you selected in Change Personal Defaults...

  • Page 60: Adjusting The Lcd Screen Contrast

    ❏ When the memory card is removed. ❏ When PictureMate is turned off. Adjusting the LCD Screen Contrast If the LCD screen is difficult to read, you can adjust the contrast. On the Main Menu, or after selecting photos, press Menu.

  • Page 61: Resetting All Print Settings

    You can change the following default settings. ❏ ❏ Color Effect Date ❏ ❏ Time Top screen ❏ Layout Follow the steps below to change the settings. On the Main Menu, press Menu. to select Setup, then press Press open the menu. Press to select Change Personal Defaults, then press...

  • Page 62: Using Picturemate With A Computer

    Using PictureMate With a Computer When you connect PictureMate to a computer with a USB cable, you can print photos that are stored on your computer, or save photo files from your memory card to a computer. See the following procedure to install the printer software, and see the online User's Guide for details on using PictureMate with a computer.
  • Page 63 The following screen appears. Click Easy Install and follow the on-screen instructions. Note: If the installer dialog box does not appear, double-click the CD-ROM icon. For Mac OS X Double-click the Mac OS X icon, then click Easy Install. Follow the on-screen instructions. For Mac OS 9 Double-click the Mac OS 9 icon.
  • Page 64 Click the button beside the Printer Driver, then follow the on-screen instructions to install the printer driver. Turn on PictureMate. From the Apple menu, select Chooser. Using PictureMate With a Computer Select the PictureMate 500 icon, then select the printer port.

  • Page 65: Maintaining Picturemate

    Maintaining PictureMate Checking the Print Head Nozzles If you find that the printout is unexpectedly faint or that dots are missing, you may be able to identify the problem by checking the print head nozzles. Note: You cannot clean the print head if the message “ink out” is displayed or the ink icon is displayed to show ink out or ink low on the LCD panel.

  • Page 66: Cleaning The Print Head

    The printer will print a nozzle check pattern. Below are sample printouts. Okay Needs Cleaning The above sample may be shown in black and white, but the actual test prints in color (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black, Red and Blue). If the nozzle check page does not print satisfactorily (for example, if any segment of the printed lines is missing), there is a problem with the printer.

  • Page 67: Aligning The Print Head

    Press to select Maintenance, then press Press to select Clean Print Head, then press Confirm the messages on the LCD panel, then press OK to start head cleaning. Cleaning takes several seconds, during which the message Print head cleaning is in progress. Please wait.
  • Page 68 Load a sheet of photo paper. See “Loading Paper” on page 17. On the Main Menu, or after selecting photos, press Menu. Press to highlight Maintenance, then press Press to highlight Align Print Head, then press Confirm the messages on the LCD panel, then press Print to start head alignment.
  • Page 69 Press to highlight the number for the best pattern (1 to 9) in set #1, then press 10. Press to highlight the number for the best pattern (1 to 9) in set #2, then press OK. 11. Press OK to exit the alignment screen. The Maintenance Menu appears on the screen.

  • Page 70: Cleaning The Printer

    Cleaning the Printer To keep your printer operating at its best, clean it thoroughly several times a year as follows. Turn off the printer and unplug the printer's power cord. Remove any paper from the paper feeder. Use a soft brush to carefully clean away all dust and dirt from the paper feeder.

  • Page 71: Troubleshooting

    You can identify many common printer problems using the display on your printer’s LCD panel. Error Display Ink out. (T557) The genuine EPSON photo cartridge (T557) is recommended for replacement. The internal pad that absorbs ink during head cleaning has become saturated.
  • Page 72 EPSON photo cartridge (T557). The installed photo Replace the cartridge cartridge differs from with a genuine EPSON the genuine EPSON photo cartridge, or Photo cartridge for select [Yes] to this printer. continue using the installed photo Your printouts may be cartridge.

  • Page 73: Print And Noise Problems

    Irregular Cannot recognize the Connect on external external device. storage device that is device.* compatible with the printer. Printer Temperature inside If you use the printer in temperature the printer is too high. places subject to error* Print quality may direct sunlight, heat decline.

  • Page 74: Photo Quality Problems

    ❏ Make sure paper is not jammed and is loaded correctly so it can feed into PictureMate. Make sure the handle is not resting on the paper. See “Loading Paper” on page 17 for paper loading instructions. Your memory card does not work correctly. ❏...

  • Page 75: Problems With Paper Feeding

    ❏ The print head nozzles may need cleaning; see “Cleaning the Print Head” on page 66 for instructions. ❏ The photo cartridge may be old or low on ink. To replace the photo cartridge, see “Replacing the Photo Cartridge” on page 50. ❏...

  • Page 76: Miscellaneous Printout Problems

    ❏ Load paper glossy side up. Load up to a maximum of 20 sheets. Place the paper against the right edge and slide the edge guide against it, but not so tight that paper can’t move. ❏ Don’t load plain paper; this may damage PictureMate.
  • Page 77 Make sure that the Copies option is set to the number of copies you want to print. Troubleshooting...

  • Page 78: Customer Support

    Technical Support Web Site Go to http://www.epson.com and select the Support section of your local EPSON web site for the latest drivers, FAQs, manuals and other downloadables. Epson's Technical Support Web Site provides help...

  • Page 79: Options And Consumable Products

    PictureMate PicturePack (PictureMate Photo Cartridge and 100 sheets of PictureMate Photo Paper) PictureMate Photo Cartridge EPSON Premium Glossy Photo Paper 10 × 15 cm (4 × 6 in.) EPSON Premium Semigloss Photo Paper × ×...

  • Page 80: Using The Optional Battery

    ❏ Please check your local EPSON customer support website where to buy or visit your local dealer. & See “Contacting Customer Support” on page 78 Using the Optional Battery Note: ❏ Install the battery after installing the first photo cartridge and after ink charging is finished.

  • Page 81: Checking The Battery Status

    Removing the battery Make sure that PictureMate is turned off. Open the battery cover. Move down the battery latch and pull out it. Close the battery cover. Charging the battery After installing the battery, charge the battery using the AC adapter. Make sure that the battery is installed.

  • Page 82: Battery Performance

    Indicates battery power is running out. Charge the battery using the AC adapter. Indicates battery is charging Battery performance Charging Time Approx. 2.5 hours at maximum Continuous Print Time Approx. 90 minutes Approx. 50 sheets (4 × 6 in.) * Number of Prints * When printing from a Memory Stick with a fully charged, fresh battery, at room temperature.

  • Page 83: Printer Specifications

    Printer Specifications Printer Specifications Printer Dimensions Storage Width: 256 mm (10.0 inches) Depth: 154 mm (6.1 inches) Height: 167 mm (6.6 inches) Printing Width: 256 mm (10.0 inches) Depth: 305 mm (12.0 inches) Height: 167 mm (6.6 inches) Printable area Border printing: 3 mm margin for all sides of paper Borderless printing: 0 mm margin...
  • Page 84 Printer Operated by AC Adapter When not charging an optional battery 100-120V 220-240 V Input Input Power Continuous Approx. Approx. consumption printing 13 W 14 W using AC adapter Sleep Approx. Approx. mode 5.0 W 5.5 W Stand-by Approx. Approx. mode 0.7 W 1.0 W...

  • Page 85: Built-In Card Slots

    Built-in card slots Card Slots CF Type II card slot SmartMedia card slot Memory Stick/MemorySti ck PRO card slot SD/MMC card slot xD-Picture Card Slot Compatible memory cards Compatible with “CF+ and CompactFlash Specification 1.4” Compatible with “SmartMedia Standard 2000” Compatible with “Memory Stick Standard version 1.3”...

  • Page 86: External Storage Devices

    Photo Cartridge PictureMate Photo Cartridge (T557) Color Black. Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Red and Blue Cartridge life Within 6 months of opening the package, at 25°C [77°F] Temperature Storage: -20 to 40°C (-4 to 104°F) 1 month at 40°C (104°F) Freezing:* -11°C (12.2°F) * Ink thaws and is usable after approximately 3 hours at 25°C (77°F).
  • Page 87 AC Adapter U.S. model: Safety UL 60950-1 CSA C22.2 No.60950-1 FCC Part 15 Subpart B Class B CSA C108.8 Class B European model: Safety Low Voltage Directive 72/23/EEC EN60950-1 EMC Directive 89/336/EEC EN55024 EN61000-3-2 EN61000-3-3 Australian model: Safety AS/NZS 60950.1 AS/NZS CISPR22 Class B Printer Specifications...
  • Page 88 Cleaning print head, 65 to 67 Clogged nozzles, 65, 65 to 67 Color effects, 31 problems, 75 Consumables, 79 Contacting EPSON, 78 Contact sheet, 28 Contrast on LCD screen, 60 Copying photos, 37 to 39 Crop photo, 31 to 32...
  • Page 89 Flash memory drive printing from, 40 to 42 saving files to, 37 to 39 Folder, 40 to 42 Frame, 26 to 27, 35 Gaps in image, 74 Half Page, 28 to 29 Handle, 17 Image formats, 16 quality, 32 to 35, 74 to 75 Incorrect colors, 75 Index sheet, 28 Ink, see Photo cartridge...
  • Page 90 setting, 58 to 61 Print head aligning, 67 to 69 cleaning, 65 to 67 PRINT Image Matching, 15, 33 Print quality problems, 74 to 75 Problems memory card, 74 missing colors, 75 paper feeding, 75, 75 to 76 paper jam, 75 photo quality, 74 to 75 print quality, 74 to 75 Quality, 32 to 35, 74 to 75...

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