Epson A381H Printing Manual
Epson A381H Printing Manual

Epson A381H Printing Manual

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Printer Parts

Paper support
Photo
viewer
screen
External drive port
for external devices
USB port for
computer
Turns
PictureMate
on or off
On light
Displays photos
in different sizes
Select options
on the screen
Opens the
output tray
Displays optional
Move through photos
settings menu
and menu options,
and select settings
Edge guides
Memory
card light
Memory
card slots
Output
tray
Handle
Power inlet
Optional
battery cover
Cartridge
release lever

Photo cartridge

Cartridge door
Photo viewer
screen
Starts
printing
Stops printing or
cancels settings
Accessories
Optional accessory
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Epson
Bluetooth
Photo Print Adapter
Carrying Case
Rechargeable Battery

Printer Specifications

Printing
Printing method
Nozzle configuration
Print direction
Control code
Paper
Note: Since the quality of any particular brand or type of paper may
be changed by the manufacturer at any time, Epson cannot guarantee
the quality of any non-Epson brand or type of paper.
(PictureMate photo paper is included in the PictureMate 200
Series Print Pack.)
Size
4 × 6 inches
Paper type
PictureMate
PictureMate 200 Series Print Pack)
Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy
Epson Premium Photo Paper Semigloss
Caution: Don't load plain paper; this may cause damage to
PictureMate. Do not load curled or folded paper.
Photo Cartridge
(Included in PictureMate 200 Series Print Pack)
Colors
Black, Cyan, Magenta, and Yellow
Cartridge life
6 months at 77 °F (25 °C) after installation; 2 years
from production date
Temperature
Storage:
–4 to 104 °F (–20 to 40 °C)
1 month at 104 °F (40 °C)
* Ink freezes at 5 °F (–15 °C). It thaws and is usable after
approximately 3 hours at 77 °F (25 °C).
8/06
PictureMate Snap (PM 240)
Part number
C12C824383
PMBAG06
C12C831082
On-demand ink jet
90 nozzles × 4
Colors: Black, Cyan, Magenta, and Yellow
Bidirectional with logic seeking
®
EPSON ESC/P
raster
®
Photo Paper (included with
PictureMate Snap (PM 240)
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  • Page 1: Printer Parts

    Paper Handle Note: Since the quality of any particular brand or type of paper may be changed by the manufacturer at any time, Epson cannot guarantee the quality of any non-Epson brand or type of paper. Power inlet (PictureMate photo paper is included in the PictureMate 200 Optional Series Print Pack.)
  • Page 2: Memory Card Slots

    Powered off 0.4 W Note: Check the label on the bottom of PictureMate for voltage information. AC Adapter Model A381H Rated voltage AC 100 to 240 V Input voltage range AC 90 to 264 V Rated frequency 50 to 60 Hz Input frequency range 49.5 to 60.5 Hz...
  • Page 3: Loading Paper

    Loading Paper Caution: Don’t load plain paper or you may damage PictureMate. 1. Move the handle to the back. 2. Open the paper support. 3. Press the button to open the output tray. Open 4. Slide the edge guides outward. PictureMate Snap (PM 240) 5.
  • Page 4: Viewing Photos

    Note: You can adjust the angle of the photo viewer screen by raising or lowering the top of the screen. Be sure to lower the screen before closing the printer lid. 8/06 Number of copies of this photo...
  • Page 5 ❏ A PictBridge selected camera settings ❏ A Bluetooth-enabled device (requires an optional Epson Bluetooth Photo Print adapter, part number C12C824383) ❏ Your computer ❏ An external CD drive, Zip disk, or flash memory (thumb) drive See the Basics book or the on-screen User’s Guide for instructions on printing from connected devices.
  • Page 6: Printing Individual Photos

    PictureMate Snap (PM 240) Printing Individual Photos If you have many photos on your camera’s memory card, you can select just the ones you want to print. 1. After inserting a card, press 2. When you see a photo you want, press printing.
  • Page 7: Printing A Range Of Photos

    Printing a Range of Photos You can choose a range (or sequence) of consecutive photos from your camera’s memory card (for example, photos 7 through 12). 1. After inserting a card, press Menu 2. Press to highlight Select 3. Press to highlight Select Range 4.
  • Page 8: Viewing A Slideshow Of Your Photos

    PictureMate Snap (PM 240) Viewing a Slideshow of Your Photos You can have PictureMate display all the photos on your card one by one. 1. After inserting a card, press Menu 2. Press to highlight Select 3. Press to highlight Slideshow After a few moments, the slideshow begins.
  • Page 9: Red-Eye Removal

    You can add the date your photos were originally taken to the bottom right corner of each photo. Note: The date comes from your camera, not from the printer. If this information is incorrect, adjust the date setting on your camera.
  • Page 10: Fixing Photos

    Two types of adjustments are available: ❏ Automatic adjustments If your camera supports PRINT Image Matching (P.I.M.) or Exif Print, the printer’s setting automatically P.I.M. adjusts your photos for the best results.
  • Page 11: Using The Optional Battery

    4. Insert the battery as shown until it clicks into place. Print Charging the Battery After you install the battery, you need to charge it by connecting the AC adapter and plugging in the printer. 8/06 PictureMate Snap (PM 240) PictureMate Snap (PM 240)
  • Page 12: Replacing The Print Pack

    PictureMate. Caution: Do not attempt to refill the photo cartridge. This could result in ink spills or other damage to PictureMate not covered by Epson’s warranty. To ensure good results, use a genuine PictureMate 200 Series photo cartridge and do not refill it.
  • Page 13 PictureMate is sold or from retailers that sell printer supplies. You can also buy a Print Pack and other PictureMate accessories from an Epson authorized reseller. To find the nearest reseller, call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766). Or you can purchase online at www.epsonstore.com (U.S. sales) or www.epson.ca (Canadian sales).
  • Page 14: Cleaning The Print Head

    PictureMate Snap (PM 240) 7. Slide the lever all the way right, to the Caution: If the cartridge is not inserted correctly, PictureMate will not be able to print. 8. Close the cartridge door all the way. PictureMate starts charging and displays a message. 9.
  • Page 15: Aligning The Print Head

    Aligning the Print Head If you have moved PictureMate and the print quality is not as good as it used to be—if your prints look fuzzy or have light or dark lines running through them—you may need to align the print head. 1.
  • Page 16: Related Documentation

    PictureMate Snap (PM 240) Related Documentation CPD-22153 PictureMate Snap/PictureMate Flash Start Here CPD-22154 PictureMate Snap/PictureMate Flash Basics book CPD-22155 PictureMate Snap (PM 240) CD-ROM with HTML User’s Guide PictureMate Snap (PM 240) 16 - 8/06...

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