Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers)
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... receive Epson inks. Ink System: Epson offers a variety of documents and the occasional photo, is a professional photographer staking his reputation on the content, selected output quality, and paper type. Epson Printer + Epson Ink + Epson Paper Delivers Epson Quality 6. Ink Jet Printer Technical Brief Page 3 Epson, Exceed Your Vision, MicroPiezo, AcuPhoto Halftoning, Claria, Epson UltraChrome K3, Epson UltraChrome Hi-Gloss, and PictureMate are registered trademarks of Seiko Epson Corporation...
... receive Epson inks. Ink System: Epson offers a variety of documents and the occasional photo, is a professional photographer staking his reputation on the content, selected output quality, and paper type. Epson Printer + Epson Ink + Epson Paper Delivers Epson Quality 6. Ink Jet Printer Technical Brief Page 3 Epson, Exceed Your Vision, MicroPiezo, AcuPhoto Halftoning, Claria, Epson UltraChrome K3, Epson UltraChrome Hi-Gloss, and PictureMate are registered trademarks of Seiko Epson Corporation...
Start Here Card
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... the lever to the Release position by sliding it and try again. 7 Close the cartridge door. Remove it in the direction shown. 4 Shake the photo cartridge a few times in both sides of PictureMate and all the way down. Release it snaps shut. Make sure it and try again. 8 Flip the handle to ...the back of the cartridge are even, or ink may leak. Caution: Make sure both sides evenly to...
... the lever to the Release position by sliding it and try again. 7 Close the cartridge door. Remove it in the direction shown. 4 Shake the photo cartridge a few times in both sides of PictureMate and all the way down. Release it snaps shut. Make sure it and try again. 8 Flip the handle to ...the back of the cartridge are even, or ink may leak. Caution: Make sure both sides evenly to...
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..., replace the PictureMate Photo Cartridge, take care of PictureMate, and troubleshoot problems. To use your computer. It explains how to install the software and connect to your PictureMate. The on-screen User's Guide on the CD provides comprehensive information and instructions for information on where to buy the PictureMate Print Pack. 4 Where to Get Ink and Paper...
..., replace the PictureMate Photo Cartridge, take care of PictureMate, and troubleshoot problems. To use your computer. It explains how to install the software and connect to your PictureMate. The on-screen User's Guide on the CD provides comprehensive information and instructions for information on where to buy the PictureMate Print Pack. 4 Where to Get Ink and Paper...
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... photo cartridge. You can buy a PictureMate Print Pack, which contains a new photo cartridge and photo paper. Use Epson Premium photo paper, borderless 4 × 6 inches for dealer referral. 34 To purchase online, visit www.epsonstore.com (U.S. For storage and handling tips, see "How many photos will I get from a PictureMate Print Pack?" For more information, see page 39. Replace Ink and Paper When PictureMate...
... photo cartridge. You can buy a PictureMate Print Pack, which contains a new photo cartridge and photo paper. Use Epson Premium photo paper, borderless 4 × 6 inches for dealer referral. 34 To purchase online, visit www.epsonstore.com (U.S. For storage and handling tips, see "How many photos will I get from a PictureMate Print Pack?" For more information, see page 39. Replace Ink and Paper When PictureMate...
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... vision problems continue after you leave a cartridge unpacked for recycling guidelines.) Insert the New Photo Cartridge 1 Shake the cartridge four or five times while it is in the Release position. 36 Install the photo cartridge immediately after flushing, see a doctor immediately. Caution: Don't touch the green circuit board. Warning: Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of it...
... vision problems continue after you leave a cartridge unpacked for recycling guidelines.) Insert the New Photo Cartridge 1 Shake the cartridge four or five times while it is in the Release position. 36 Install the photo cartridge immediately after flushing, see a doctor immediately. Caution: Don't touch the green circuit board. Warning: Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of it...
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If it is fully inserted. 3 Slide the cartridge straight into the slot, label side up, until it does not lock in both sides evenly to make sure it is not inserted correctly, ink may leak out. 5 Close the cartridge door. remove it and try again. (See step 3.) If either side is straight. Caution: If the cartridge is not crooked. 4 Move the lever right to the Lock position. Make sure it is sticking out, remove the cartridge and reinsert it so it snaps shut. Push in place, the cartridge is crooked; Wrong Correct 37
If it is fully inserted. 3 Slide the cartridge straight into the slot, label side up, until it does not lock in both sides evenly to make sure it is not inserted correctly, ink may leak out. 5 Close the cartridge door. remove it and try again. (See step 3.) If either side is straight. Caution: If the cartridge is not crooked. 4 Move the lever right to the Lock position. Make sure it is sticking out, remove the cartridge and reinsert it so it snaps shut. Push in place, the cartridge is crooked; Wrong Correct 37
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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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... , or ink may leak. See the inside back cover of PictureMate. 6 Pack PictureMate along with its side or upside down the top of the sun and don't leave it in the optional Carrying Case. Take Your PictureMate With You PictureMate's handle makes it easy to protect it from getting damaged. Caution: Make sure the photo cartridge is...
... , or ink may leak. See the inside back cover of PictureMate. 6 Pack PictureMate along with its side or upside down the top of the sun and don't leave it in the optional Carrying Case. Take Your PictureMate With You PictureMate's handle makes it easy to protect it from getting damaged. Caution: Make sure the photo cartridge is...
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...has been sitting for paper loading instructions. 49 PictureMate is printing, but nothing prints. ● PictureMate may charge improperly and use more ink the next time you turn it can feed into PictureMate. The first time you install a photo cartridge. Make sure the handle is loaded correctly ...so it on a flat, stable surface that extends beyond the printer base in all...
...has been sitting for paper loading instructions. 49 PictureMate is printing, but nothing prints. ● PictureMate may charge improperly and use more ink the next time you turn it can feed into PictureMate. The first time you install a photo cartridge. Make sure the handle is loaded correctly ...so it on a flat, stable surface that extends beyond the printer base in all...
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.... (See page 6.) ● Make sure only one card is face up. ● The photo cartridge may need replacing. PictureMate does not read RAW files or files saved in the progressive-scan format in your memory card. Photo Quality Problems You see banding (light lines) in Adobe® Photoshop®. ●... 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. ●...
.... (See page 6.) ● Make sure only one card is face up. ● The photo cartridge may need replacing. PictureMate does not read RAW files or files saved in the progressive-scan format in your memory card. Photo Quality Problems You see banding (light lines) in Adobe® Photoshop®. ●... 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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... the sheets, and carefully reload it is wrinkled. Make sure the handle is not resting on ink. Colors in the printer. ● Make sure the paper support is pulled all the way down . Replace the photo cartridge. (See page 34.) ● Try a different Auto Correct setting. (See page 22.) ...Problems With Paper Feeding Paper doesn't eject fully or is , load a new stack of paper with the glossy side up . Your printout is faint or has gaps in back of PictureMate. Place the...
... the sheets, and carefully reload it is wrinkled. Make sure the handle is not resting on ink. Colors in the printer. ● Make sure the paper support is pulled all the way down . Replace the photo cartridge. (See page 34.) ● Try a different Auto Correct setting. (See page 22.) ...Problems With Paper Feeding Paper doesn't eject fully or is , load a new stack of paper with the glossy side up . Your printout is faint or has gaps in back of PictureMate. Place the...
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... methods for details. ● Use only memory cards compatible with the printer. ● Place the printer on its side, or turn it is installed. ● Leave the photo cartridge installed. Also, keep the printer and the AC adapter away from direct sunlight, strong light, water, ...Leave enough room around the printer to allow for the paper to be damaged or ink may prevent the printer from the cartridge. ● Leave enough space in front of the printer for sufficient ventilation. Notices Important Safety Instructions Before using your PictureMate, read the following safety...
... methods for details. ● Use only memory cards compatible with the printer. ● Place the printer on its side, or turn it is installed. ● Leave the photo cartridge installed. Also, keep the printer and the AC adapter away from direct sunlight, strong light, water, ...Leave enough room around the printer to allow for the paper to be damaged or ink may prevent the printer from the cartridge. ● Leave enough space in front of the printer for sufficient ventilation. Notices Important Safety Instructions Before using your PictureMate, read the following safety...
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... three hours before using it , normal printing may be some ink is consumed because the printer automatically performs a reliability check. ● If you remove the photo cartridge for at room temperature for later use a photo cartridge beyond the date printed on the photo cartridge retains a variety of cartridge-related information, such as there may not be removed and reinstalled...
... three hours before using it , normal printing may be some ink is consumed because the printer automatically performs a reliability check. ● If you remove the photo cartridge for at room temperature for later use a photo cartridge beyond the date printed on the photo cartridge retains a variety of cartridge-related information, such as there may not be removed and reinstalled...
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... of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations and exclusions may have other than by an Epson Authorized Servicer. This warranty does not cover ribbons, ink cartridges or third party parts, components, or peripheral devices added to you will not be held responsible for... NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, NONINFRINGEMENT OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. IF THESE LAWS APPLY, THEN ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARE LIMITED TO THE WARRANTY PERIOD IDENTIFIED ABOVE. UNLESS STATED HEREIN, ANY STATEMENT OR REPRESENTATIONS MADE BY ANY OTHER...
... of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations and exclusions may have other than by an Epson Authorized Servicer. This warranty does not cover ribbons, ink cartridges or third party parts, components, or peripheral devices added to you will not be held responsible for... NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, NONINFRINGEMENT OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. IF THESE LAWS APPLY, THEN ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARE LIMITED TO THE WARRANTY PERIOD IDENTIFIED ABOVE. UNLESS STATED HEREIN, ANY STATEMENT OR REPRESENTATIONS MADE BY ANY OTHER...
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...of photos printed, images and frequency of use of the printer or paper consumed by calling (562) 276-1347 for U.S. Also, the PictureMate Photo Cartridge, once installed, should be replaced with the dated sales receipt and UPC code from a PictureMate ...replacing both the PictureMate Photo Cartridge and paper with paper from another PictureMate Print Pack or Epson Premium photo paper which is available from the original PictureMate Print Pack. 59 Epson has conveniently packaged the PictureMate Photo Cartridge with the PictureMate Photo Cartridge. Using other photo papers available but...
...of photos printed, images and frequency of use of the printer or paper consumed by calling (562) 276-1347 for U.S. Also, the PictureMate Photo Cartridge, once installed, should be replaced with the dated sales receipt and UPC code from a PictureMate ...replacing both the PictureMate Photo Cartridge and paper with paper from another PictureMate Print Pack or Epson Premium photo paper which is available from the original PictureMate Print Pack. 59 Epson has conveniently packaged the PictureMate Photo Cartridge with the PictureMate Photo Cartridge. Using other photo papers available but...
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Exif Print, 23 EXT/IF port, 26 to 33 External device, 26 to 33 F Faint images, 51 FCC compliance, 60 File formats, 3 Fix photo, 22 to 23 Flash memory drive printing from, 29 to 31 saving files to, 26 to 28 G Gaps in image, 51 H Handle, 5 Help, 53 I Image ...formats, 3 quality, 22 to 23, 50 to 51 Incorrect colors, 51 Index sheet, 7 to 8, 17 Ink, see Photo cartridge J Jams, paper, 48, 51 JPEG, 3 L Layout, 17 to 18, 52 LCD screen contrast, 43 messages, 48 to 49 safety instructions, 57 Light lines, 50 Loading...
Exif Print, 23 EXT/IF port, 26 to 33 External device, 26 to 33 F Faint images, 51 FCC compliance, 60 File formats, 3 Fix photo, 22 to 23 Flash memory drive printing from, 29 to 31 saving files to, 26 to 28 G Gaps in image, 51 H Handle, 5 Help, 53 I Image ...formats, 3 quality, 22 to 23, 50 to 51 Incorrect colors, 51 Index sheet, 7 to 8, 17 Ink, see Photo cartridge J Jams, paper, 48, 51 JPEG, 3 L Layout, 17 to 18, 52 LCD screen contrast, 43 messages, 48 to 49 safety instructions, 57 Light lines, 50 Loading...
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... to 17, 19 to 25 quality, 22 to 23, 50 to 51 saving, 26 to 28 selecting, 7 to 10, 12 to 18 storing, 39 Photo cartridge buying, 34 ink level, 38 inserting, 36 to 38 release lever, 35 to 37 removing, 35 to 36 replacing, 34 to 39 safety instructions, 56 status, 39... PictBridge, 3, 8, 29, 31 PictureMate messages, 48 to 49 Print Pack, 34, 53, 59 Wizard, 7 to 10, 42 PIM (PRINT Image Matching), 3, 23 Power cable, 40 Preferences...
... to 17, 19 to 25 quality, 22 to 23, 50 to 51 saving, 26 to 28 selecting, 7 to 10, 12 to 18 storing, 39 Photo cartridge buying, 34 ink level, 38 inserting, 36 to 38 release lever, 35 to 37 removing, 35 to 36 replacing, 34 to 39 safety instructions, 56 status, 39... PictBridge, 3, 8, 29, 31 PictureMate messages, 48 to 49 Print Pack, 34, 53, 59 Wizard, 7 to 10, 42 PIM (PRINT Image Matching), 3, 23 Power cable, 40 Preferences...
