Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers)
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... The core technologies used in Epson ink jet printers work together to produce brilliant Photo Quality color, sharp text, and incredible print speeds Small Ink Droplet Size Small ink droplets produce smoother gradations and greater tonal control Epson Inks Epson innovates ink solutions tailored to the needs of specific users instead of offering a one printers. This combination of these core...
... The core technologies used in Epson ink jet printers work together to produce brilliant Photo Quality color, sharp text, and incredible print speeds Small Ink Droplet Size Small ink droplets produce smoother gradations and greater tonal control Epson Inks Epson innovates ink solutions tailored to the needs of specific users instead of offering a one printers. This combination of these core...
Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers)
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... nozzles on the print head. Smallest ink droplets produce smooth photos, especially beneficial for smoother gradations Ink Jet Printer Technical Brief Large droplets are increased Epson printers use high-precision mechanical pumps to have fast print speeds without satellites (unwanted ink spray) or misting. Small ink droplet size: Most Epson printers produce ink droplets so small you cannot see...
... nozzles on the print head. Smallest ink droplets produce smooth photos, especially beneficial for smoother gradations Ink Jet Printer Technical Brief Large droplets are increased Epson printers use high-precision mechanical pumps to have fast print speeds without satellites (unwanted ink spray) or misting. Small ink droplet size: Most Epson printers produce ink droplets so small you cannot see...
Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers)
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... their optimal print quality using genuine Epson inks on the content, selected output quality, and paper type. Epson Printer + Epson Ink + Epson Paper Delivers Epson Quality 6. Epson, Exceed Your Vision, MicroPiezo, AcuPhoto Halftoning, Claria, Epson UltraChrome K3, Epson UltraChrome Hi-Gloss, and PictureMate are registered trademarks of media selected • Epson printers are designed to primarily print photos with Epson papers. Other product names used with...
... their optimal print quality using genuine Epson inks on the content, selected output quality, and paper type. Epson Printer + Epson Ink + Epson Paper Delivers Epson Quality 6. Epson, Exceed Your Vision, MicroPiezo, AcuPhoto Halftoning, Claria, Epson UltraChrome K3, Epson UltraChrome Hi-Gloss, and PictureMate are registered trademarks of media selected • Epson printers are designed to primarily print photos with Epson papers. Other product names used with...
Start Here Card
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... straight into the slot, label side up, until it is not installed correctly. If either side is not installed correctly. Push in both sides of PictureMate and all the way down. If it does not lock in its package, then unwrap the cartridge. Make sure it snaps shut. Remove it and... it and try again. 8 Flip the handle to the back of the cartridge are even, or ink may leak. 3 Move the lever to the Release position by sliding it in the direction shown. 4 Shake the photo cartridge a few times in place, the cartridge is sticking out, remove the cartridge and reinstall it...
... straight into the slot, label side up, until it is not installed correctly. If either side is not installed correctly. Push in both sides of PictureMate and all the way down. If it does not lock in its package, then unwrap the cartridge. Make sure it snaps shut. Remove it and... it and try again. 8 Flip the handle to the back of the cartridge are even, or ink may leak. 3 Move the lever to the Release position by sliding it in the direction shown. 4 Shake the photo cartridge a few times in place, the cartridge is sticking out, remove the cartridge and reinstall it...
Start Here Card
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this message: 5 Press the OK button. 4 Load Paper Your PictureMate comes with photo paper made especially for printing. 3 Plug In and Turn On PictureMate 1 Connect the power cable to the power adapter. 2 Plug the small cable into the back of PictureMate. 3 Plug the other end of the power cable into a... Open the output tray. Make sure the handle is fully extended. You see this message: After a few minutes, when PictureMate is ready, you see this may damage PictureMate. 1 Flip open the paper support. 2 Pull up the paper support all the way down Caution: Don't load or print...
this message: 5 Press the OK button. 4 Load Paper Your PictureMate comes with photo paper made especially for printing. 3 Plug In and Turn On PictureMate 1 Connect the power cable to the power adapter. 2 Plug the small cable into the back of PictureMate. 3 Plug the other end of the power cable into a... Open the output tray. Make sure the handle is fully extended. You see this message: After a few minutes, when PictureMate is ready, you see this may damage PictureMate. 1 Flip open the paper support. 2 Pull up the paper support all the way down Caution: Don't load or print...
Using PictureMate Without a Computer
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Contents Welcome 2 Prepare to Print and Use the Wizard 5 Choose Photos and Page Layouts 11 Do More With Your Photos 19 Save Your Photos to a Computer or an External Device 26 Print From a Computer or an External Device 29 Replace Ink and Paper 34 Take Your PictureMate With You 40 Set PictureMate Preferences 41 Printer Care and Troubleshooting 45 Notices 54 Index 63
Contents Welcome 2 Prepare to Print and Use the Wizard 5 Choose Photos and Page Layouts 11 Do More With Your Photos 19 Save Your Photos to a Computer or an External Device 26 Print From a Computer or an External Device 29 Replace Ink and Paper 34 Take Your PictureMate With You 40 Set PictureMate Preferences 41 Printer Care and Troubleshooting 45 Notices 54 Index 63
Using PictureMate Without a Computer
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...to Get Ink and Paper See the inside back cover for using PictureMate. It also covers how to print from your Macintosh® or Windows® PC, see Using PictureMate With a Computer. It explains how to install the software and connect to your PictureMate. The ... PictureMate Print Pack. 4 Where to Find Information See your Start Here poster to unpack, set up, and use PictureMate with your camera's memory card. Using PictureMate Without a Computer (this book) explains how to print photos directly from other devices, replace the PictureMate Photo Cartridge, take care of PictureMate...
...to Get Ink and Paper See the inside back cover for using PictureMate. It also covers how to print from your Macintosh® or Windows® PC, see Using PictureMate With a Computer. It explains how to install the software and connect to your PictureMate. The ... PictureMate Print Pack. 4 Where to Find Information See your Start Here poster to unpack, set up, and use PictureMate with your camera's memory card. Using PictureMate Without a Computer (this book) explains how to print photos directly from other devices, replace the PictureMate Photo Cartridge, take care of PictureMate...
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... optimal print quality and prints that sell genuine Epson printer supplies. Caution: Do not refill the photo cartridge. For more information, see page 39. To purchase online, visit www.epsonstore.com (U.S. You can buy a PictureMate Print Pack, which contains a new photo cartridge and photo paper. Replace Ink and Paper When PictureMate is sold or from retailers that resist...
... optimal print quality and prints that sell genuine Epson printer supplies. Caution: Do not refill the photo cartridge. For more information, see page 39. To purchase online, visit www.epsonstore.com (U.S. You can buy a PictureMate Print Pack, which contains a new photo cartridge and photo paper. Replace Ink and Paper When PictureMate is sold or from retailers that resist...
Using PictureMate Without a Computer
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...you leave a cartridge unpacked for recycling guidelines.) Insert the New Photo Cartridge 1 Shake the cartridge four or five times while it , normal printing may not be possible. 2 Make sure the lever is still in its package. Warning: Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of it properly. (For appropriate disposal... water. If you remove it from its package. 4 Carefully pull out the cartridge and dispose of children and do not drink the ink. If ink gets on your eyes, flush them thoroughly with water. Install the photo cartridge immediately after flushing, see a doctor immediately.
...you leave a cartridge unpacked for recycling guidelines.) Insert the New Photo Cartridge 1 Shake the cartridge four or five times while it , normal printing may not be possible. 2 Make sure the lever is still in its package. Warning: Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of it properly. (For appropriate disposal... water. If you remove it from its package. 4 Carefully pull out the cartridge and dispose of children and do not drink the ink. If ink gets on your eyes, flush them thoroughly with water. Install the photo cartridge immediately after flushing, see a doctor immediately.
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Push in place, the cartridge is crooked; Caution: If the cartridge is straight. Wrong Correct 37 Make sure it is not crooked. 4 Move the lever right to make sure it is not inserted correctly, ink may leak out. 5 Close the cartridge door. 3 Slide the cartridge straight into the slot, label side up, until it snaps shut. remove it and try again. (See step 3.) If either side is sticking out, remove the cartridge and reinsert it so it is fully inserted. If it does not lock in both sides evenly to the Lock position.
Push in place, the cartridge is crooked; Caution: If the cartridge is straight. Wrong Correct 37 Make sure it is not crooked. 4 Move the lever right to make sure it is not inserted correctly, ink may leak out. 5 Close the cartridge door. 3 Slide the cartridge straight into the slot, label side up, until it snaps shut. remove it and try again. (See step 3.) If either side is sticking out, remove the cartridge and reinsert it so it is fully inserted. If it does not lock in both sides evenly to the Lock position.
Using PictureMate Without a Computer
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Remove it and try again. 6 Move the handle over to the back. 2 Press or to highlight Maintenance, then press OK. 3 Press or to highlight More Options, then press OK. You see a screen showing the approximate ink level in your photo cartridge. 38 Check the Photo Cartridge Status (Ink Level) You can check the approximate ink level in your photo cartridge at any time. 1 On the Main Menu, press or to highlight Cartridge Status, then press OK. If the door does not close completely, the cartridge is not installed correctly.
Remove it and try again. 6 Move the handle over to the back. 2 Press or to highlight Maintenance, then press OK. 3 Press or to highlight More Options, then press OK. You see a screen showing the approximate ink level in your photo cartridge. 38 Check the Photo Cartridge Status (Ink Level) You can check the approximate ink level in your photo cartridge at any time. 1 On the Main Menu, press or to highlight Cartridge Status, then press OK. If the door does not close completely, the cartridge is not installed correctly.
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If the status (ink level) is down to only one bar, you stack photos, do not rub the printed side of direct sunlight to prevent fading. Store paper away from extreme temperatures, high humidity, and bright light. 39 Follow ... sit for generations. Store Your Prints ● To avoid scratches or smudging, do not stack them with the printed sides touching. Store and Display Your PictureMate Prints Photos printed on PictureMate Photo Paper are beautiful, long-lasting images. Store Unused Paper Return unused paper to close the screen.
If the status (ink level) is down to only one bar, you stack photos, do not rub the printed side of direct sunlight to prevent fading. Store paper away from extreme temperatures, high humidity, and bright light. 39 Follow ... sit for generations. Store Your Prints ● To avoid scratches or smudging, do not stack them with the printed sides touching. Store and Display Your PictureMate Prints Photos printed on PictureMate Photo Paper are beautiful, long-lasting images. Store Unused Paper Return unused paper to close the screen.
Using PictureMate Without a Computer
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... and don't leave it in the optional Carrying Case. Then close it can order an optional PictureMate Carrying Case from the Epson Store. See the inside back cover of PictureMate. 6 Pack PictureMate along with its side or upside down the top of the paper support and close the output tray...until the LCD screen goes blank, then unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet. 3 Remove all paper and printed photos. 4 Push down , or ink may leak. Note: If your PictureMate is going to travel a longer distance, you should pack it carefully to protect it easy to carry short distances. ...
... and don't leave it in the optional Carrying Case. Then close it can order an optional PictureMate Carrying Case from the Epson Store. See the inside back cover of PictureMate. 6 Pack PictureMate along with its side or upside down the top of the paper support and close the output tray...until the LCD screen goes blank, then unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet. 3 Remove all paper and printed photos. 4 Push down , or ink may leak. Note: If your PictureMate is going to travel a longer distance, you should pack it carefully to protect it easy to carry short distances. ...
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...for awhile. Disconnect the adapter, then reconnect it to the printer. (See page 32.) Turn off , or it on or after you install the photo cartridge, PictureMate will charge its print head for about three minutes. Your PictureMate makes an unexpected noise when you turn it may be ... sure the print head nozzles are not corrupted. PictureMate is printing, but nothing prints. ● PictureMate may charge improperly and use more ink the next time you turn it off PictureMate, wait a few seconds, then turn it can feed into PictureMate. See the supported card types on page 6 ...
...for awhile. Disconnect the adapter, then reconnect it to the printer. (See page 32.) Turn off , or it on or after you install the photo cartridge, PictureMate will charge its print head for about three minutes. Your PictureMate makes an unexpected noise when you turn it may be ... sure the print head nozzles are not corrupted. PictureMate is printing, but nothing prints. ● PictureMate may charge improperly and use more ink the next time you turn it off PictureMate, wait a few seconds, then turn it can feed into PictureMate. See the supported card types on page 6 ...
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...prints. ● The print head nozzles may need aligning. (See page 47.) 50 Photo Quality Problems You see banding (light lines) in Adobe® Photoshop®. ● PictureMate can recognize and print the first 999 photos on your paper isn't damp or curled, or loaded face down (the glossy side ... load a new stack of paper. ● The print head may need aligning. (See page 47.) Your printout is blurry or smeared. ● Use PictureMate Photo Paper to ensure proper saturation, absorption of ink, and quality. ● Make sure the glossy side of the paper is inserted at once. ●...
...prints. ● The print head nozzles may need aligning. (See page 47.) 50 Photo Quality Problems You see banding (light lines) in Adobe® Photoshop®. ● PictureMate can recognize and print the first 999 photos on your paper isn't damp or curled, or loaded face down (the glossy side ... load a new stack of paper. ● The print head may need aligning. (See page 47.) Your printout is blurry or smeared. ● Use PictureMate Photo Paper to ensure proper saturation, absorption of ink, and quality. ● Make sure the glossy side of the paper is inserted at once. ●...
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... a new stack of paper with the glossy side up to a maximum of PictureMate. Paper doesn't feed correctly or jams in the printer. ● Make sure the paper support is pulled all the way down ... setting is set to clear the jam. ● Load paper glossy side up. Load up . Replace the photo cartridge. (See page 34.) ● Try a different Auto Correct setting. (See page 22.) Problems With Paper...● The print head nozzles may need cleaning. (See page 45.) ● The photo cartridge may be old or low on ink. If it's wrinkled when it . ● If paper jams, remove the paper, ...
... a new stack of paper with the glossy side up to a maximum of PictureMate. Paper doesn't feed correctly or jams in the printer. ● Make sure the paper support is pulled all the way down ... setting is set to clear the jam. ● Load paper glossy side up. Load up . Replace the photo cartridge. (See page 34.) ● Try a different Auto Correct setting. (See page 22.) Problems With Paper...● The print head nozzles may need cleaning. (See page 45.) ● The photo cartridge may be old or low on ink. If it's wrinkled when it . ● If paper jams, remove the paper, ...
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...Important Safety Instructions Before using your PictureMate, read the following safety instructions to make sure that extends beyond the base of the printer in temperature and humidity. Be sure to refer to rapid changes in all directions. Otherwise, ink may leak. ● Avoid ...; Leave enough room around the printer to allow for details. ● Use only memory cards compatible with the printer. ● Place the printer on a flat, stable surface that the photo cartridge is installed. ● Leave the photo cartridge installed. Otherwise the printer may be fully ejected. ●...
...Important Safety Instructions Before using your PictureMate, read the following safety instructions to make sure that extends beyond the base of the printer in temperature and humidity. Be sure to refer to rapid changes in all directions. Otherwise, ink may leak. ● Avoid ...; Leave enough room around the printer to allow for details. ● Use only memory cards compatible with the printer. ● Place the printer on a flat, stable surface that the photo cartridge is installed. ● Leave the photo cartridge installed. Otherwise the printer may be fully ejected. ●...
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... them immediately with this can cause leakage. ● Do not dismantle photo cartridges or try to warm up at least three hours before using it , normal printing may be some ink is consumed because the printer automatically performs a reliability check. ● If you remove it may... prevent normal operation and printing. ● The IC chip on the bottom of the cartridge. However, each photo cartridge so that the cartridge may not...
... them immediately with this can cause leakage. ● Do not dismantle photo cartridges or try to warm up at least three hours before using it , normal printing may be some ink is consumed because the printer automatically performs a reliability check. ● If you remove it may... prevent normal operation and printing. ● The IC chip on the bottom of the cartridge. However, each photo cartridge so that the cartridge may not...
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... not considered normal use in the United States and Canada. damage, maintenance or service from Epson, e.g., dealer or user-added boards or components. This warranty does not cover ribbons, ink cartridges or third party parts, components, or peripheral devices added to jurisdiction. In Canada, ... This warranty does not apply to the Epson product caused by parts or supplies not manufactured, distributed or certified by an Epson Authorized Servicer. THE WARRANTY AND REMEDY PROVIDED ABOVE ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED...
... not considered normal use in the United States and Canada. damage, maintenance or service from Epson, e.g., dealer or user-added boards or components. This warranty does not cover ribbons, ink cartridges or third party parts, components, or peripheral devices added to jurisdiction. In Canada, ... This warranty does not apply to the Epson product caused by parts or supplies not manufactured, distributed or certified by an Epson Authorized Servicer. THE WARRANTY AND REMEDY PROVIDED ABOVE ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED...
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...code from a PictureMate Print Pack? It does not cover use of any non-Epson ink or paper, commercial use . Please follow the following items to be fully compatible with a new one year of purchase and Epson will refund a maximum of use of the printer or paper ... monitor indicates the cartridge can return the remaining sheets of PictureMate Photo Paper with paper from another PictureMate Print Pack or Epson Premium photo paper which is available from the original PictureMate Print Pack. 59 Also, the PictureMate Photo Cartridge, once installed, should be able to be used....
...code from a PictureMate Print Pack? It does not cover use of any non-Epson ink or paper, commercial use . Please follow the following items to be fully compatible with a new one year of purchase and Epson will refund a maximum of use of the printer or paper ... monitor indicates the cartridge can return the remaining sheets of PictureMate Photo Paper with paper from another PictureMate Print Pack or Epson Premium photo paper which is available from the original PictureMate Print Pack. 59 Also, the PictureMate Photo Cartridge, once installed, should be able to be used....