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Contents Welcome 4 Prepare to View and Print 8 View Photos and Print 12 Do More With Your Photos 18 Print From an External Device 26 Save Photos 32 Print From a Computer 35 Copy Photos to and From Your Computer 53 Replace Print Pack 56 Take PictureMate With You 60 Set PictureMate Preferences 61 Printer Care and Troubleshooting 64 Set Up Network Printing 78 2
Contents Welcome 4 Prepare to View and Print 8 View Photos and Print 12 Do More With Your Photos 18 Print From an External Device 26 Save Photos 32 Print From a Computer 35 Copy Photos to and From Your Computer 53 Replace Print Pack 56 Take PictureMate With You 60 Set PictureMate Preferences 61 Printer Care and Troubleshooting 64 Set Up Network Printing 78 2
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... Print Packs are available: Print Pack contents Glossy photo paper (150 sheets) and photo cartridge Matte photo paper (100 sheets) and photo cartridge Part number T5846 T5845-M Supported PictureMate models All PictureMate 200/ 300 Series models You can also buy a Print Pack wherever PictureMate is installed from the CD. 6 Where to Get a Print Pack and Accessories The PictureMate Print Pack has everything you can buy a Print Pack and other devices, replace the Print Pack, and solve problems. The online User's Guide has detailed instructions...
... Print Packs are available: Print Pack contents Glossy photo paper (150 sheets) and photo cartridge Matte photo paper (100 sheets) and photo cartridge Part number T5846 T5845-M Supported PictureMate models All PictureMate 200/ 300 Series models You can also buy a Print Pack wherever PictureMate is installed from the CD. 6 Where to Get a Print Pack and Accessories The PictureMate Print Pack has everything you can buy a Print Pack and other devices, replace the Print Pack, and solve problems. The online User's Guide has detailed instructions...
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... paper loaded, then press Print. 16 Note: To stop the slideshow at any print settings, press Menu. Do you want to print these Photos? 1 Select Yes and press OK. 2 If you want to start printing. See page 18 for instructions. 4 Make sure you select are "reserved" for printing. See page 14 for printing with a white border or include the date, select Borderless/Date Stamp: Off and press OK. PictureMate automatically...
... paper loaded, then press Print. 16 Note: To stop the slideshow at any print settings, press Menu. Do you want to print these Photos? 1 Select Yes and press OK. 2 If you want to start printing. See page 18 for instructions. 4 Make sure you select are "reserved" for printing. See page 14 for printing with a white border or include the date, select Borderless/Date Stamp: Off and press OK. PictureMate automatically...
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... From Your Computer" on page 53 for instructions on the memory card as described here. ● Connect PictureMate to your computer: ● Windows (page 36) ● Macintosh (page 38) Note: If you begin. REMOVE your memory card from your computer to your computer, see page 73. 35 Follow the installation steps for your PictureMate printer software. Print From a Computer To use PictureMate with a USB cable. Once your software is installed and PictureMate is connected to the memory card.
... From Your Computer" on page 53 for instructions on the memory card as described here. ● Connect PictureMate to your computer: ● Windows (page 36) ● Macintosh (page 38) Note: If you begin. REMOVE your memory card from your computer to your computer, see page 73. 35 Follow the installation steps for your PictureMate printer software. Print From a Computer To use PictureMate with a USB cable. Once your software is installed and PictureMate is connected to the memory card.
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... photo paper (150 sheets) and photo cartridge Matte photo paper (100 sheets) and photo cartridge Part number T5846 T5845-M Supported PictureMate models All PictureMate 200/ 300 series models You can buy a Print Pack and other damage to check the status of your photo cartridge within six months of installing it and before the expiration date on the screen. Just replace it . Tip: If you see a replacement message while printing, you can replace the photo cartridge and continue the current print job. Note: Use your photo cartridge, see page...
... photo paper (150 sheets) and photo cartridge Matte photo paper (100 sheets) and photo cartridge Part number T5846 T5845-M Supported PictureMate models All PictureMate 200/ 300 series models You can buy a Print Pack and other damage to check the status of your photo cartridge within six months of installing it and before the expiration date on the screen. Just replace it . Tip: If you see a replacement message while printing, you can replace the photo cartridge and continue the current print job. Note: Use your photo cartridge, see page...
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... Changing Settings Maintaining the Printer Replacing the Photo Cartridge Using Other Functions 4 Press OK to display a list of topics. 5 Select the topic you need additional help, read these sections: ● Checking and cleaning the print head (on page 65) ● Aligning the print head (on page 67) ● Cleaning PictureMate (on page 69) ● Replacing the remote control battery (on page 69) ● Printing and operation problems (on page 70) ● Software installation problems (on page 73) ● Print quality problems (on page 73) ● Problems with paper feeding...
... Changing Settings Maintaining the Printer Replacing the Photo Cartridge Using Other Functions 4 Press OK to display a list of topics. 5 Select the topic you need additional help, read these sections: ● Checking and cleaning the print head (on page 65) ● Aligning the print head (on page 67) ● Cleaning PictureMate (on page 69) ● Replacing the remote control battery (on page 69) ● Printing and operation problems (on page 70) ● Software installation problems (on page 73) ● Print quality problems (on page 73) ● Problems with paper feeding...
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... computer and paper is loaded. 2 Windows: Right-click the printer icon on page 73. 66 PictureMate makes some noise and you replace the photo cartridge. OK Needs cleaning ● If the pattern is OK, click Finish. ● If the pattern has gaps or missing lines, click Clean to start Auto Cleaning. Cleaning takes about 60 seconds. Note: You can check the nozzles and clean the print head using your computer. 1 Make sure PictureMate is connected to your screen). Select Nozzle Check. Macintosh: Open the...
... computer and paper is loaded. 2 Windows: Right-click the printer icon on page 73. 66 PictureMate makes some noise and you replace the photo cartridge. OK Needs cleaning ● If the pattern is OK, click Finish. ● If the pattern has gaps or missing lines, click Clean to start Auto Cleaning. Cleaning takes about 60 seconds. Note: You can check the nozzles and clean the print head using your computer. 1 Make sure PictureMate is connected to your screen). Select Nozzle Check. Macintosh: Open the...
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... need cleaning. Always delete pictures using the standard save them as though it is printing, but nothing prints. ● PictureMate may need to a memory card, save option (non-progressive). See your camera. Your PictureMate makes an unexpected noise when you are using Windows XP or XP Professional x64 Edition, you install the photo cartridge, PictureMate charges its print head for more ink the next time you install a photo cartridge. Your memory card does not work correctly with the colors...
... need cleaning. Always delete pictures using the standard save them as though it is printing, but nothing prints. ● PictureMate may need to a memory card, save option (non-progressive). See your camera. Your PictureMate makes an unexpected noise when you are using Windows XP or XP Professional x64 Edition, you install the photo cartridge, PictureMate charges its print head for more ink the next time you install a photo cartridge. Your memory card does not work correctly with the colors...
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...; The photo cartridge may need cleaning. See page 65. ● The photo cartridge may need replacing. If it . 73 see banding (light lines) in your system meets the requirements listed in the image. ● The print head may need cleaning. Your print is blurry or smeared. ● Use PictureMate photo paper to ensure proper saturation, absorption of the paper face up. ● The print head may need to install your software documentation. Software Installation Problems ● Follow the instructions beginning on page 78 for...
...; The photo cartridge may need cleaning. See page 65. ● The photo cartridge may need replacing. If it . 73 see banding (light lines) in your system meets the requirements listed in the image. ● The print head may need cleaning. Your print is blurry or smeared. ● Use PictureMate photo paper to ensure proper saturation, absorption of the paper face up. ● The print head may need to install your software documentation. Software Installation Problems ● Follow the instructions beginning on page 78 for...
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... low. Load new paper. Paper doesn't feed correctly or jams. ● If paper doesn't feed, remove it, separate the sheets slightly, and reload it . ● If paper jams, detach the output tray if necessary and remove the paper. See page 65. ● The photo cartridge may need cleaning. Wait for Macintosh. ● The print head may be damp. Files saved in your photo again. ● Turn on the edge guides. 74 See page 8. ● If multiple pages feed at once, remove the paper...
... low. Load new paper. Paper doesn't feed correctly or jams. ● If paper doesn't feed, remove it, separate the sheets slightly, and reload it . ● If paper jams, detach the output tray if necessary and remove the paper. See page 65. ● The photo cartridge may need cleaning. Wait for Macintosh. ● The print head may be damp. Files saved in your photo again. ● Turn on the edge guides. 74 See page 8. ● If multiple pages feed at once, remove the paper...
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... from the PictureMate software CD. Mac OS X 10.3 or 10.4 1 Turn on -screen instructions. Mac OS X 10.5 1 Turn on the Macintosh that is directly connected to PictureMate, then click your photos. Macintosh First, you need to set up PictureMate as a shared printer on PictureMate. 2 Select System Preferences in the Page Setup and Print menus when you to install the printer driver from the dock at the bottom of the screen. 3 On the Services tab...
... from the PictureMate software CD. Mac OS X 10.3 or 10.4 1 Turn on -screen instructions. Mac OS X 10.5 1 Turn on the Macintosh that is directly connected to PictureMate, then click your photos. Macintosh First, you need to set up PictureMate as a shared printer on PictureMate. 2 Select System Preferences in the Page Setup and Print menus when you to install the printer driver from the dock at the bottom of the screen. 3 On the Services tab...
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... USB 2.0 port (recommended) ● Shielded USB "AB" cable up to malfunction. 82 Using an improperly shielded USB cable may cause PictureMate to 6.5 feet (2 meters) long. Macintosh System Requirements ● Mac OS® X 10.3.9, 10.4.11, or 10.5 ● USB 1.1 port (minimum) or USB 2.0 port (recommended) ● Shielded USB "AB" cable up to malfunction. Note: Visit Epson's support website (U.S. Using an improperly shielded USB cable may cause PictureMate to 6.5 feet (2 meters) long. Specifications...
... USB 2.0 port (recommended) ● Shielded USB "AB" cable up to malfunction. 82 Using an improperly shielded USB cable may cause PictureMate to 6.5 feet (2 meters) long. Macintosh System Requirements ● Mac OS® X 10.3.9, 10.4.11, or 10.5 ● USB 1.1 port (minimum) or USB 2.0 port (recommended) ● Shielded USB "AB" cable up to malfunction. Note: Visit Epson's support website (U.S. Using an improperly shielded USB cable may cause PictureMate to 6.5 feet (2 meters) long. Specifications...
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... photo cartridge installed. Otherwise, ink may cause fire. ● Always turn off the power to card type. Also, keep the printer and the AC adapter away from printing or cause ink to leak out. ● Do not remove the memory card or turn it upside down. Be sure to refer to the documentation packaged with the printer (see page 9). ● Place the printer on its side, or turn off using the P On button. If you use...
... photo cartridge installed. Otherwise, ink may cause fire. ● Always turn off the power to card type. Also, keep the printer and the AC adapter away from printing or cause ink to leak out. ● Do not remove the memory card or turn it upside down. Be sure to refer to the documentation packaged with the printer (see page 9). ● Place the printer on its side, or turn off using the P On button. If you use...
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... Correct Problems: Should your Epson printer prove defective during the warranty period, please call the Epson ConnectionSM at Epson's option, may be properly 91 When warranty service involves the exchange of the replacement. Epson's liability for warranty service should the Epson label or logo or the rating label or serial number be removed or should the product fail to be another model of like kind and quality...
... Correct Problems: Should your Epson printer prove defective during the warranty period, please call the Epson ConnectionSM at Epson's option, may be properly 91 When warranty service involves the exchange of the replacement. Epson's liability for warranty service should the Epson label or logo or the rating label or serial number be removed or should the product fail to be another model of like kind and quality...
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... the Epson Customer Care Center nearest you , visit our website at: http://www.epson.com. To find the Epson Authorized Reseller nearest you , visit epson.com/support. The number of sheets of photo paper in your PictureMate Print Pack is stated on test printing with a range of 20 different color photos. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN THIS WRITTEN WARRANTY, NEITHER EPSON AMERICA, INC. This warranty gives you specific legal...
... the Epson Customer Care Center nearest you , visit our website at: http://www.epson.com. To find the Epson Authorized Reseller nearest you , visit epson.com/support. The number of sheets of photo paper in your PictureMate Print Pack is stated on test printing with a range of 20 different color photos. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN THIS WRITTEN WARRANTY, NEITHER EPSON AMERICA, INC. This warranty gives you specific legal...
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... you receive fewer prints than the number of sheets of paper stated on your PictureMate printer, if you are dissatisfied because you a pro-rated refund for the number of sheets returned, plus a maximum of included paper sheets. For example, if you purchased a 150-sheet Print Pack of ink remains in the U.S. For print quality, a variable amount of glossy photo paper with the PictureMate Photo Cartridge. Both a PictureMate Photo Cartridge and some PictureMate Photo Paper were included in...
... you receive fewer prints than the number of sheets of paper stated on your PictureMate printer, if you are dissatisfied because you a pro-rated refund for the number of sheets returned, plus a maximum of included paper sheets. For example, if you purchased a 150-sheet Print Pack of ink remains in the U.S. For print quality, a variable amount of glossy photo paper with the PictureMate Photo Cartridge. Both a PictureMate Photo Cartridge and some PictureMate Photo Paper were included in...
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N Network printing, 78 to 81 Noise, PictureMate, 71 Nozzles, checking and cleaning, 65 O On button, 8, 11 Orientation setting, Macintosh, 50 Output tray, 10, 60 P Packing PictureMate, 60 Paper buying, 6, 77 feeding problems, 74 to 75 jam, 74 to 75 loading, 10 to 11, 74 output tray, 11, 60 specifications, 83 storing, 17 support, 10 to 11, 60 PDA, printing from, 28 to 29 Phone, printing from, 28 to 29 Photo backing up...
N Network printing, 78 to 81 Noise, PictureMate, 71 Nozzles, checking and cleaning, 65 O On button, 8, 11 Orientation setting, Macintosh, 50 Output tray, 10, 60 P Packing PictureMate, 60 Paper buying, 6, 77 feeding problems, 74 to 75 jam, 74 to 75 loading, 10 to 11, 74 output tray, 11, 60 specifications, 83 storing, 17 support, 10 to 11, 60 PDA, printing from, 28 to 29 Phone, printing from, 28 to 29 Photo backing up...
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Photo cartridge buying, 6, 77 information, 92 to 94 replacing, 56 to 59 safety instructions, 89 specifications, 83 status, 59 Photo Gallery, Windows, 41 Photo Storage menu, 32 to 34 PictBridge camera, 26 to 27 Picture and Fax Viewer, Windows, 40 to 46 PIM (PRINT Image Matching), 22 Portrait orientation, 48, 50 Power light, 70 problems, 70 saving, 11 turning on, 8, 11, 70 Power cable, 60 Preferences, setting, 61 to 63 Previewing...
Photo cartridge buying, 6, 77 information, 92 to 94 replacing, 56 to 59 safety instructions, 89 specifications, 83 status, 59 Photo Gallery, Windows, 41 Photo Storage menu, 32 to 34 PictBridge camera, 26 to 27 Picture and Fax Viewer, Windows, 40 to 46 PIM (PRINT Image Matching), 22 Portrait orientation, 48, 50 Power light, 70 problems, 70 saving, 11 turning on, 8, 11, 70 Power cable, 60 Preferences, setting, 61 to 63 Previewing...
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... color, 74 memory card, 71 paper feeding, 74 to 75 paper jam, 74 to 75 power, 70 print quality, 73 to 74 printing, 70 to 72 remote control, 72 screen, 70 slow printing, 72 software installation, 73 Proof sheet, 14 Q Quality adjusting, 22 to 23, 42, 45 problems, 73 to 74 R Red-eye, fixing, 21 Remote control buttons, 7 problems, 72 replacing battery, 69 to 70 Replacing photo cartridge, 56 to 59 Requirements environmental, 85 system, 82 Reserved photos, 16 Resetting preferences...
... color, 74 memory card, 71 paper feeding, 74 to 75 paper jam, 74 to 75 power, 70 print quality, 73 to 74 printing, 70 to 72 remote control, 72 screen, 70 slow printing, 72 software installation, 73 Proof sheet, 14 Q Quality adjusting, 22 to 23, 42, 45 problems, 73 to 74 R Red-eye, fixing, 21 Remote control buttons, 7 problems, 72 replacing battery, 69 to 70 Replacing photo cartridge, 56 to 59 Requirements environmental, 85 system, 82 Reserved photos, 16 Resetting preferences...
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... prints, 73 Software installing, 35 to 40 uninstalling, 75 to 77 Source, selecting, 28 Specifications, 83 to 86 Speed, increasing, 72 Standby mode, 11 104 Start Here sheet, 6 Stopping printing Macintosh, 49, 52 remote control, 15 Windows, 43, 46 Storing paper and prints, 17 Supplies, 6, 28, 77 Support, paper, 10, 60 System requirements, 82 T Technical support, 77 Thumb drive, printing from, 24, 28 Time, setting, 62 Transporting PictureMate, 60 Troubleshooting, 64 to 75 Turning printer...
... prints, 73 Software installing, 35 to 40 uninstalling, 75 to 77 Source, selecting, 28 Specifications, 83 to 86 Speed, increasing, 72 Standby mode, 11 104 Start Here sheet, 6 Stopping printing Macintosh, 49, 52 remote control, 15 Windows, 43, 46 Storing paper and prints, 17 Supplies, 6, 28, 77 Support, paper, 10, 60 System requirements, 82 T Technical support, 77 Thumb drive, printing from, 24, 28 Time, setting, 62 Transporting PictureMate, 60 Troubleshooting, 64 to 75 Turning printer...