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Get to know your PictureMate
Control Panel
Photo/Options button
Pressing the Mode button will change the following options.
Print all the photos, print photos pre-selected in your digital
camera when DPOF information is stored on the memory
card, or print directly from a digital camera.
Print selected photos.
Print an index of all the photos.
Display setup and maintenance options.
Power light
On button
Mode button
LCD panel
Copies button
Cancel button
Layout button
Memory card light
Start button
Pressing the Layout button will change the following layout
options.
Print without margins.
Print with margins.
Print 2 per sheet without margins.
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Page 1: Control Panel
Get to know your PictureMate Control Panel LCD panel Power light On button Copies button Cancel button Photo/Options button Mode button Layout button Memory card light Start button Pressing the Mode button will change the following options. Pressing the Layout button will change the following layout options. -
Page 2: Printer Parts
Printer Parts Paper Battery cover support Memory card slot cover Power cable Handle Cartridge compartment cover EXT/IF (USB) port USB port for computer Output tray... -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Safety Instructions Printing Options Important Safety Instructions......1 Printing Photos in Black and White or Sepia ..18 Warnings, Cautions, and Notes . - Page 4 Maintaining PictureMate Index Checking the Print Head Nozzles ....39 Cleaning the Print Head ......40 Panel Icon List Aligning the Print Head .
- Page 5 Seiko Epson Corporation. The information Copyright © 2002 Seiko Epson Corporation. All rights reserved. ® ® contained herein is designed only for use with this Epson printer. Epson Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft is not responsible for any use of this information as applied to other Corporation.
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Page 7: Safety Instructions
Safety Instructions ❏ Leave enough space in front of the printer for the Important Safety Instructions paper to be fully ejected. Read all of the instructions in this section before using ❏ Avoid places subject to rapid changes in your printer. Also, be sure to follow all warnings and temperature and humidity. - Page 8 ❏ When setting up your printer Use only the type of power source indicated on the AC adapter's label, and always supply power Observe the following when setting up the printer: directly from a standard domestic electrical outlet with the AC power cord that meets the relevant ❏...
- Page 9 ❏ Never disassemble, modify, or attempt to repair For United Kingdom, Singapore, and Hong Kong the AC adapter, power cord, printer, and options users by yourself except as specifically explained in the ❏ Replace fuses only with fuses of the correct size printer's guides.
- Page 10 ❏ ❏ Important: The wires in the mains lead fitted to Do not insert objects through the slots in the this appliance are coloured in accordance with printer. following code: Blue - Neutral, Brown - Live ❏ Take care not to spill liquid on the printer and the If you have to fit a plug: AC adapter.
- Page 11 Only use a dry, soft cloth to clean the LCD panel. immediately. Do not use liquid or chemical cleansers. ❏ Use only an Epson Li-ion battery model EU-112 ❏ If the LCD panel on your printer's control panel for this printer according to the directions in the is damaged, contact your dealer.
- Page 12 ❏ ❏ Do not expose the battery to water or high Do not solder wires or terminals directly to the humidity. battery. ❏ ❏ Do not drop, puncture, disassemble, mutilate, or Do not touch battery terminals. short-circuit the battery. ❏ Keep the battery away from open flame if they ❏...
- Page 13 ❏ When disposing of the optional battery Do not shake photo cartridge after removing it from the bag; this can cause leakage. Before disposing of the battery, make sure you ❏ discharge them completely. Do not remove or tear the label on the cartridge; this can cause leakage.
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Page 14: Warnings, Cautions, And Notes
® NERGY Compliance must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury. ® As an NERGY Partner, Epson has determined that this Cautions ® product meets the NERGY must be observed to avoid damage to your guidelines for energy efficiency. equipment. -
Page 15: 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 ready to print brilliant photos. Because PictureMate is photos, review them on your light and portable, you can print whenever and digital camera’s screen. -
Page 16: Special Features
PictureMate for printing. You just See “Basic Photo Printing” on page ® need the optional Epson Bluetooth Photo Print Adapter. See LCD panel “Printing From a Bluetooth If your camera supports DPOF Device”... -
Page 17: Supported Photo Formats
Note: Where to Find Information PictureMate also supports P.I.M. (PRINT Image Matching™) image enhancement standard that is built into many cameras. To see if your camera is P.I.M.-enabled, see Unpacking and setting up your camera's documentation. See your Start Here to unpack, set up, and use your PictureMate. -
Page 18: Preparing To Print
Preparing to Print Before you can print, you need to load paper and insert Move the handle to the back and down. Then your memory card in PictureMate. open the paper support and output tray. paper support Loading Paper Follow these steps to load PictureMate Photo Paper: Caution: Do not load plain paper;... -
Page 19: Paper Handling Instructions
Slide the top part of the paper support up gently Paper Handling Instructions until it clicks into place. When storing printouts ❏ Do not touch the printed side or stack your printouts until the ink is dry. Place your paper against the right edge, with the ❏... -
Page 20: Inserting Your Memory Card
When displaying printouts Insert the memory card into the correct slot, as shown in the illustration. ❏ When displaying your printouts indoors, Epson recommends placing your printouts in glass frames to preserve the colors in your image. Top: ❏ Avoid displaying your printouts outdoors or in a place exposed to direct sunlight to prevent fading. - Page 21 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 memory card light comes on. Memory card light Close the memory card cover. Now you can choose photos and layouts for printing from the LCD panel.
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Page 22: Basic Photo Printing
Basic Photo Printing Note: Printing All Photos If there is DPOF information on the memory card and f/e is selected, PictureMate goes to DPOF print mode. See “Printing Camera-Selected DPOF Photos” on page 17 for details. To print all of the photos on the memory card, press the y Cancel button and follow the steps above. -
Page 23: Printing An Index
Press the l or r button to select the photo you Printing Camera-Selected DPOF Photos want to print. Press the u or d button to select the number of If your camera supports DPOF (Digital Print Order copies. Format), you can use it to pre-select which photos and how many copies you want to print. -
Page 24: Printing Options
Printing Options Press the u or d button to select color, black and Printing Photos in Black and White or white, or sepia, these are indicated by the color of Sepia the icon, then press the x Start button. You can print your photo in black and white or in a sepia tone without changing the original photo. -
Page 25: Adding The Date Or Time
❏ ❏ If your camera doesn’t support PRINT Image PhotoEnhance - Use this if a print does not look Matching, you can use PhotoEnhance to make good; for example, this may correct images that adjustments for the type of environment in which are too dark, too bright, or backlit. - Page 26 To print the date, press the l or r button to select To print the time, press the l or r button to select Date Stamp, then press the x Start button. Time Stamp, then press the x Start button. Press the u or d button to select one of the options, Press the u or d button to select one of the options, then press the x Start button.
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Page 27: Resetting The Printing Options
Resetting the printing options You can reset the printing options to the original, default settings. Press the Mode button to select Press the y Cancel button. The three lights next to the layout icons flash and the printing options are reset. -
Page 28: Saving Your Photos To An External Device (Backup)
(100, 250, or 750MB) ❏ Flash memory (thumb) drive Note: Epson cannot guarantee the compatibility of any drives. Make sure PictureMate is on. ❏ For a flash memory drive, plug it into the EXT/IF port on the back of PictureMate. - Page 29 Press the Mode button to select When you see the screen below, press the x Start button to start backup. Press the l or r button to select Backup, then press the x Start button. When you see the screen below, press the x Start button to finish.
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Page 30: Printing From An External Device
Printing From an External Device PictureMate can print stored photos on a device such Note: as an external hard drive, a Bluetooth-enabled device, If a memory card is inserted, the printer will read or a digital camera. photos from the card, not from an external drive. If PictureMate is connected to a computer, disconnect it or turn off the computer. -
Page 31: Printing From A Pictbridge-Enabled Camera
For a CD, MO or Zip drive, insert a CD/DVD, MO Printing From a PictBridge-Enabled or Zip disk with photos into the drive. Camera If you used PictureMate to save photos on the same CD-R/DVD-R, MO, Zip disk, or flash You can connect your PictBridge- or USB DP-enabled memory drive more than once, it will have digital camera to the back of PictureMate and use the... -
Page 32: Printing From A Bluetooth Device
Connect your camera’s USB cable to your camera Printing From a Bluetooth Device and the EXT/IF port on the back of PictureMate. 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. - Page 33 Note: Connecting and Disconnecting the ❏ While this product complies with the Bluetooth Bluetooth Photo Print Adapter Specification, it is not guaranteed to work with all devices enabled with Bluetooth wireless technology. Connecting ❏ The communication range of this product is Insert the Adapter connector into the EXT/IF port approximately 10 meters;...
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Page 34: Bluetooth Settings
Disconnecting Bluetooth Settings Remove the Adapter’s connector from the EXT/IF Use the LCD panel on the printer to make settings for port as shown below. Bluetooth wireless communication. & See “Making settings” on page 29 Outline of settings Setting Choices Description printer If multiple printers... -
Page 35: Making Settings
Public This mode allows Any four-digit The Passkey setting devices enabled with number allows you to set the Bluetooth to freely (Default = 0000) four-digit Passkey that discover the printer must be entered into a and print. device before printing if Pairing is selected as Private This mode prevents... - Page 36 Press the l or r button to select the desired Press the u or d button to select a number for the bluetooth option. digit, then press the l or r button to change the digit. Change the settings of each item. See “Outline of settings”...
- Page 37 Print the data from your Bluetooth enabled device. Note: The settings available may vary among Bluetooth wireless-capable devices. For more information, refer to your device’s documentation. For more information about printing from Bluetooth wireless-capable mobile phones, digital still cameras, digital video cameras, PDAs, mobile PCs and other Bluetooth wireless-capable device, refer to the documentation for both the device and the printer.
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Page 38: Replacing The Photo Cartridge
Replacing the Photo Cartridge Press the l or r button to select Check Ink Levels, Checking the Photo Cartridge Status then press the x Start button. (Ink Level) When the photo cartridge is low on ink, you see this icon in the upper-left corner of the LCD screen. Ink low You see a screen showing the approximate ink level in your photo cartridge. -
Page 39: Replacing The Photo Cartridge
Caution: Replacing the Photo Cartridge ❏ Epson recommends the use of genuine Epson photo cartridges. Epson warranties do not PictureMate uses photo cartridge equipped with an IC cover damage to your printer caused by the use chip. The IC chip accurately monitors the amount of of photo cartridges not manufactured by Epson. - Page 40 Make sure that PictureMate is on, but not Move the handle to the upright position. printing. Note: Check the ink status. & See “Checking the Photo Cartridge Status (Ink Level)” on page 32 Check that the screen below is displayed on the LCD panel.
- Page 41 Set the cartridge lock lever in the Release Caution: ❏ position by sliding the lever to the right, then Do not touch the green IC chip on the down and to the left. The photo cartridge will be bottom of the cartridge. This can damage ejected about halfway out of the holder.
- Page 42 Place the cartridge properly into the cartridge Set the lever to the Lock position by sliding it in holder, then push it in until you feel resistance the direction shown. and hear the cartridge faintly click into place. 10. Close the cartridge compartment cover. Note: Note: After installing the cartridge, make sure the sides of the...
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Page 43: Taking Picturemate With You
Taking PictureMate With You PictureMate’s handle makes it easy to carry short Push down the top of the paper support and close distances. If your PictureMate is going to travel a it against PictureMate. Then close the output tray. longer distance, you should pack it carefully to protect it from getting damaged. - Page 44 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. See “Aligning the Print Head”...
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Page 45: Maintaining Picturemate
Maintaining PictureMate Press the x Start button to print the nozzle check Checking the Print Head Nozzles pattern. If you find that the printout is unexpectedly faint or The nozzle check pattern is printed out. See the that dots are missing, you may be able to identify the following illustration. -
Page 46: Cleaning The Print Head
Press the l or r button to select Clean Print Cleaning the Print Head Head. If your print quality is not as good as it used to be, if your photos are light or faint, or you are missing colors in your prints, your print head nozzles may be clogged. -
Page 47: Aligning The Print Head
The following alignment sheet is printed. Aligning the Print Head If you have moved PictureMate and print quality is not as good as it was before—for example, you see misaligned vertical lines or light or dark horizontal banding—you may need to align the print head. Make sure that PictureMate is turned on and no warnings or errors are displayed on the LCD Look at the alignment pattern in each set and find... -
Page 48: Cleaning Picturemate
Caution: Cleaning PictureMate ❏ Never use alcohol or thinner to clean the printer, as these chemicals can damage the To keep PictureMate operating at its best, clean it components as well as the case. thoroughly several times a year as follows. ❏... -
Page 49: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting ❏ The solutions herein are for problems when printing If you are using the optional battery, it may be directly from a memory card. empty, or it may not be installed all the way into the compartment. See “Charging the battery” on page 51 for instructions on charging the battery. -
Page 50: Print And Noise Problems
❏ Make sure paper is not jammed and is loaded Print and Noise Problems correctly so it can feed into PictureMate. Make sure the handle is not resting on the paper. See PictureMate makes an unexpected noise after you “Loading Paper” on page 12 for paper loading install a photo cartridge. -
Page 51: Photo Quality Problems
❏ Use the PictureMate Photo Paper to ensure proper Photo Quality Problems saturation, absorption of ink, and quality. You see banding (light lines) in your prints. ❏ Make sure you load paper with the glossy side face up. ❏ Make sure your paper isn’t damp or curled, or loaded face down (the glossy side should be face up). -
Page 52: Problems With Paper Feeding
❏ ❏ Make sure your paper isn’t damaged, old, dirty, Make sure the paper support is pulled up, all the or loaded face down. If it is, reload a new stack of way out, and is not leaning on the handle. The paper with the glossy side up. -
Page 53: Miscellaneous Printout Problems
The wrong photo is printed. Miscellaneous Printout Problems ❏ If your camera supports DPOF, you can pre-select 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 “Cleaning the Photos”... -
Page 54: Contacting Customer Support
Go to http://www.epson.com and select the Support ❏ Product serial number section of your local EPSON web site for the latest (The serial number label is usually on the back of drivers, FAQs, manuals and other downloadables. the product.) Epson's Technical Support Web Site provides help ❏... -
Page 55: Options And Consumable Products
The asterisk is a substitute for the last digit of the product PictureMate Photo Cartridge T573 number, which varies by location. EPSON Premium Glossy Photo Paper 10 × 15 cm S041692 & See “Printing From a Bluetooth Device” on page 26 (4 × 6 in.) -
Page 56: Using The Optional Battery
Open the battery cover. Using the Optional Battery Note: ❏ Install the battery after installing the first photo cartridge and after ink charging is finished. ❏ You cannot save data on the memory card to an external device when using the battery. Connect the AC adapter to PictureMate when you save data. -
Page 57: Charging The Battery
Note: Move down the battery latch and pull out it. Push the battery all the way into the compartment so that it locks into place as shown below. Close the battery cover. lock Close the battery cover. Charging the battery Removing the battery After installing the battery, charge the battery using the AC adapter. -
Page 58: Battery Performance
When PictureMate is on during charging, icon Battery performance blinks on the LCD panel. When the battery is fully charged, icon appears. Charging Time Approx. 2 hours at maximum Continuous Print Time Approx. 90 minutes Note: The battery may not be charged correctly if the temperature Approx. -
Page 59: Printer Specifications
Printer Specifications Printer Electrical Dimensions Storage Rating Width: 256 mm (10.0 inches) Printer Depth: 154 mm (6.1 inches) Height: 167 mm (6.6 inches) AC adapter Optional battery Printing operated operated Width: 256 mm (10.0 inches) Depth: 305 mm (12.0 inches) Input DC 20 V, 1.6 A DC14.4 V, 1.4 A... - Page 60 Printer Operated by AC Adapter Environmental When not charging When charging an Temperature Operation: an optional battery optional battery 10 to 35°C (50 to 95°F) Storage: -20 to 60°C (-4 to 140°F) 100-120V 220-240 V 100-120 V 220-240 V Input Input Input Input...
- Page 61 Built-in card slots Compatible CompactFlash memory SmartMedia* cards Card Slots CF Type II card Compatible with “CF+ and Memory Stick* slot CompactFlash Specification 1.4” Memory Stick PRO Memory Stick Duo** SmartMedia Compatible with card slot “SmartMedia Standard Memory Stick PRO Duo** 2003”...
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Page 62: Photo Cartridge
Photo Cartridge Standards and Approvals PictureMate Photo Cartridge (T573) Printer European model: Color Black, Cyan, Magenta and Yellow Cartridge life Within 6 months of opening the package, at EMC Directive 89/336/EEC 25°C (77°F) EN 55022 Class B Temperature Storage: -20 to 40°C (-4 to 104°F) EN 55024 1 month at 40°C (104°F) Freezing:*... - Page 63 Index printer, 42 saving files, 22 print head, 39 Folder, 24 to 25 Align Print Head, 41 Clogged nozzles, 39 All photos, 16 Color Auto correct photo, 18 effect, 18 Gaps in image, 45 problems, 46 Consumables, 49 Backup photos, 22 Copying photos, 22 Battery Image...
- Page 64 Margins incorrect, 47 printing from, 26 Saving photo files, 22 Memory card Photo SD (Secure Digital) card, 14 adapter, 14 formats, 11 sepia, 18 compatibility, 14, 55 quality, 45 to 46 Setup problems, 44 inserting, 14 Photo cartridge SmartMedia card, 14 problems, 43, 44 buying, 49 Smears, 45...
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Page 65: Error Display
Panel Icon List Printer errors and conditions are displayed with Display Meaning image icons and numerical codes. Not enough ink to perform the head cleaning. Replace the photo cartridge with a Error Display new one. & See “Replacing the Photo Cartridge”... - Page 66 No memory card is inserted. Photo cartridge cannot be recognized. Insert a memory card. Reinstall the photo cartridge. The genuine EPSON photo cartridge (T573) is recommended for replacement. PC connected. The battery is empty. Disconnect a PC from the printer.
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Page 67: Warning Display
Display Meaning Display Meaning Waste ink pad in the printer is Memory card error. saturated. Remove the memory card, then Call for service. insert a compatible memory card. & See “Contacting Customer & See “Inserting Your Memory Card” Support” on page 48 on page 14 Cannot recognize the external device. - Page 68 Display Meaning Display Meaning The image is too complex to print with PictBridge Camera connected. Bluetooth. Check the data. USB Direct Print Camera connected. Icon List Display Meaning Ink is low. PC connected & See “Checking the battery status” on page 52 for the battery icons.
- Page 69 Print Mode Display Setup/Utilities Mode Display Display Meaning Display Meaning Print all photos Check ink levels. & See “Printing All Photos” on page Press the x Start button to enter this mode. & See “Checking the Photo Cartridge Status (Ink Level)” on page Print an index Clean print head.
- Page 70 Display Meaning Display Meaning Color effect. Select folder. Press the x Start button to enter this Press the x Start button to enter this mode. mode. & See “Printing Photos in Black and Appears only when an external White or Sepia” on page 18. device is connected.