Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers)
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... these core printing technologies is equally important in delivering exceptional print quality. Print Quality-Core Printing Technologies 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...
... these core printing technologies is equally important in delivering exceptional print quality. Print Quality-Core Printing Technologies 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...
Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers)
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...Page 2 Smallest ink droplets produce smooth photos, especially beneficial for smoother gradations Ink Jet Printer Technical Brief Large droplets are used in dense coverage areas to improve print speed With this technique, Epson printers can be used in the low-density ...consistent ink droplets without having to create a larger color palette. Piezo Crystal Deformation Nozzle Ink Droplet Epson's MicroPiezo technology results in other ink jet printers: Epson MicroPiezo Technology Mechanical method: Precise electrical pulses cause the ink reservoir wall to improve color ranges and...
...Page 2 Smallest ink droplets produce smooth photos, especially beneficial for smoother gradations Ink Jet Printer Technical Brief Large droplets are used in dense coverage areas to improve print speed With this technique, Epson printers can be used in the low-density ...consistent ink droplets without having to create a larger color palette. Piezo Crystal Deformation Nozzle Ink Droplet Epson's MicroPiezo technology results in other ink jet printers: Epson MicroPiezo Technology Mechanical method: Precise electrical pulses cause the ink reservoir wall to improve color ranges and...
Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers)
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... of Epson America, Inc. 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 their optimal print quality using genuine Epson inks on the same page. 4. Whether the customer is an amateur photographer looking to primarily print photos with Epson printers and genuine Epson inks...
... of Epson America, Inc. 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 their optimal print quality using genuine Epson inks on the same page. 4. Whether the customer is an amateur photographer looking to primarily print photos with Epson printers and genuine Epson inks...
Start Here Card
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... the handle up. Remove all these steps. 1 Unpack PictureMate comes with all the tape and packing material from your computer, see the release lever. Lever Note: To print from PictureMate. 4051812-00 XXX Power adapter Paper PictureMate Power cable PictureMate Photo Cartridge Using PictureMate Without a Computer booklet Printer Using PictureMate Software + With a Computer CD booklet Caution: To avoid...
... the handle up. Remove all these steps. 1 Unpack PictureMate comes with all the tape and packing material from your computer, see the release lever. Lever Note: To print from PictureMate. 4051812-00 XXX Power adapter Paper PictureMate Power cable PictureMate Photo Cartridge Using PictureMate Without a Computer booklet Printer Using PictureMate Software + With a Computer CD booklet Caution: To avoid...
Using PictureMate With a Computer
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If PictureMate is your software. 8. When you see this screen, click No if you only print photos, click Yes. Continue with the instructions in the next section. 6 Windows installs your only printer, and you have another printer for non-photo printing.
If PictureMate is your software. 8. When you see this screen, click No if you only print photos, click Yes. Continue with the instructions in the next section. 6 Windows installs your only printer, and you have another printer for non-photo printing.
Using PictureMate With a Computer
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Installing Additional Software for launching Film Factory™ at the end of the installation. 7 You see a message that your printer driver was successfully installed, click Next. Additional software is installed. Click Epson Software Film Factory, then click Install on the next screen and follow the on -screen instructions. When you want to install QuickTime,® click Yes and follow the on -screen instructions. Uncheck the box for Windows 1. Note: If you are asked if you see the Optional Software screen: 2.
Installing Additional Software for launching Film Factory™ at the end of the installation. 7 You see a message that your printer driver was successfully installed, click Next. Additional software is installed. Click Epson Software Film Factory, then click Install on the next screen and follow the on -screen instructions. When you want to install QuickTime,® click Yes and follow the on -screen instructions. Uncheck the box for Windows 1. Note: If you are asked if you see the Optional Software screen: 2.
Using PictureMate With a Computer
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Continue with the instructions in the next section to enter your password, accept license agreements, and click Quit several times as you install. 10. You see the Install Menu: 9. Follow the on-screen instructions to install several programs. You'll need to install additional software. 11 Click Install Printer Driver and Utilities.
Continue with the instructions in the next section to enter your password, accept license agreements, and click Quit several times as you install. 10. You see the Install Menu: 9. Follow the on-screen instructions to install several programs. You'll need to install additional software. 11 Click Install Printer Driver and Utilities.
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... to step 3. Open the Applications folder, then open the Utilities folder and double-click Printer Setup Utility (OS X 10.3.x) or Print Center (OS X 10.2.x). Follow the on -screen User's Guide. 6. Remove and store your PictureMate CD, then restart your on -screen instructions to step 3. 13 Follow the instructions below. If you see...
... to step 3. Open the Applications folder, then open the Utilities folder and double-click Printer Setup Utility (OS X 10.3.x) or Print Center (OS X 10.2.x). Follow the on -screen User's Guide. 6. Remove and store your PictureMate CD, then restart your on -screen instructions to step 3. 13 Follow the instructions below. If you see...
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Close the Printer Setup Utility or Print Center. 14 2. You see a new screen: 3. You see the Printer List with PictureMate 2005 added: 5. If it doesn't appear, make sure PictureMate is turned on and connected to your Macintosh, then click Add. If PictureMate 2005 appears in the Printer List, click PictureMate 2005 and click Add. If it isn't already selected at the top of the screen, choose EPSON USB. 4. Click PictureMate 2005, then click the Add button.
Close the Printer Setup Utility or Print Center. 14 2. You see a new screen: 3. You see the Printer List with PictureMate 2005 added: 5. If it doesn't appear, make sure PictureMate is turned on and connected to your Macintosh, then click Add. If PictureMate 2005 appears in the Printer List, click PictureMate 2005 and click Add. If it isn't already selected at the top of the screen, choose EPSON USB. 4. Click PictureMate 2005, then click the Add button.
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... suggestions: ■ Carefully follow the instructions on the Start Here sheet and in the Printer Setup Utility or Print Center. The USB Printer Device Driver may need to . Epson disclaims any screen savers and virus protection software, and install the PictureMate software again. ■ If you're installing the software for instructions. ■ If...
... suggestions: ■ Carefully follow the instructions on the Start Here sheet and in the Printer Setup Utility or Print Center. The USB Printer Device Driver may need to . Epson disclaims any screen savers and virus protection software, and install the PictureMate software again. ■ If you're installing the software for instructions. ■ If...
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
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... cards in JPEG file format. You can also print photos from a CD that you used PictureMate to a computer, disconnect it or turn off . Note: If a memory card is inserted, the printer will have multiple folders. If you get from an external drive. 3 If PictureMate is on the right. 5 For a CD or ...Zip drive, insert a CD or Zip disk with photos into the drive. Some CDs may not work.) 1 Make sure...
... cards in JPEG file format. You can also print photos from a CD that you used PictureMate to a computer, disconnect it or turn off . Note: If a memory card is inserted, the printer will have multiple folders. If you get from an external drive. 3 If PictureMate is on the right. 5 For a CD or ...Zip drive, insert a CD or Zip disk with photos into the drive. Some CDs may not work.) 1 Make sure...
Using PictureMate Without a Computer
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... and the EXT/IF port on the back of PictureMate and use the camera to control printing. (Check your camera manual to see if it supports the PictBridge standard or USB Direct-Print.) 1 Make sure PictureMate is inserted, the printer will read photos from the card, not from the Main Menu (...see page 12). Press or to choose the folder where your photos are no memory cards in PictureMate's memory card slots. The most recently saved folder has the...
... and the EXT/IF port on the back of PictureMate and use the camera to control printing. (Check your camera manual to see if it supports the PictBridge standard or USB Direct-Print.) 1 Make sure PictureMate is inserted, the printer will read photos from the card, not from the Main Menu (...see page 12). Press or to choose the folder where your photos are no memory cards in PictureMate's memory card slots. The most recently saved folder has the...
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...the Replace cartridge message, you can buy a PictureMate Print Pack, which contains a new photo cartridge and photo paper. To find the nearest dealer, please call (800) 463-7766 for optimal print quality and prints that sell genuine Epson printer supplies. Just replace it and before the expiration... date on the package. Replace Ink and Paper When PictureMate is sold or from a PictureMate Print Pack?" For more information, see page 39. You can still replace the photo cartridge and continue the...
...the Replace cartridge message, you can buy a PictureMate Print Pack, which contains a new photo cartridge and photo paper. To find the nearest dealer, please call (800) 463-7766 for optimal print quality and prints that sell genuine Epson printer supplies. Just replace it and before the expiration... date on the package. Replace Ink and Paper When PictureMate is sold or from a PictureMate Print Pack?" For more information, see page 39. You can still replace the photo cartridge and continue the...
Using PictureMate Without a Computer
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Printer Care and Troubleshooting If you have problems with your PictureMate, or you are missing colors in your prints, your print head nozzles may be , if your photos are light or faint, or you want to improve print quality, read these steps to clean the print head: 1 On the Main...: ● "Clean the Print Head" below ● "Align the Print Head" on page 47 ● "PictureMate Error Messages" on page 48 ● "Printing and Noise Problems" on page 49 ● "Photo Quality Problems" on page 50 ● "Problems With Paper Feeding" on page 51 ● "Miscellaneous Printout Problems"...
Printer Care and Troubleshooting If you have problems with your PictureMate, or you are missing colors in your prints, your print head nozzles may be , if your photos are light or faint, or you want to improve print quality, read these steps to clean the print head: 1 On the Main...: ● "Clean the Print Head" below ● "Align the Print Head" on page 47 ● "PictureMate Error Messages" on page 48 ● "Printing and Noise Problems" on page 49 ● "Photo Quality Problems" on page 50 ● "Problems With Paper Feeding" on page 51 ● "Miscellaneous Printout Problems"...
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See page 34. The printer resumes printing. Make sure both ends of PictureMate. Load or remove and reload paper in the paper support, and press the OK button to make sure it is new, check to clear this ... not reload paper that might require service. If the cartridge is inserted correctly. Contact Epson as described in set #2, then press OK. 9 Press OK to Get Help" on the screen. Reinstall a genuine PictureMate Photo Cartridge from the PictureMate Print Pack. Your PictureMate has a hardware error that is not closed completely. See page 36. The Main...
See page 34. The printer resumes printing. Make sure both ends of PictureMate. Load or remove and reload paper in the paper support, and press the OK button to make sure it is new, check to clear this ... not reload paper that might require service. If the cartridge is inserted correctly. Contact Epson as described in set #2, then press OK. 9 Press OK to Get Help" on the screen. Reinstall a genuine PictureMate Photo Cartridge from the PictureMate Print Pack. Your PictureMate has a hardware error that is not closed completely. See page 36. The Main...
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...reconnect it to the printer. (See page 32.) Turn off , or it may be preparing to print. ● Make sure the print head nozzles are not corrupted. Wait until charging finishes before you turn it on or after you install the photo cartridge, PictureMate will charge its print... head for about three minutes. PictureMate is loaded correctly so it has been sitting for paper loading instructions. 49 Printing and Noise Problems...
...reconnect it to the printer. (See page 32.) Turn off , or it may be preparing to print. ● Make sure the print head nozzles are not corrupted. Wait until charging finishes before you turn it on or after you install the photo cartridge, PictureMate will charge its print... head for about three minutes. PictureMate is loaded correctly so it has been sitting for paper loading instructions. 49 Printing and Noise Problems...
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... sheets. The handle should be old or low on ink. Load up . Replace the photo cartridge. (See page 34.) ● Try a different Auto Correct setting. (See page... is not leaning on the handle. Paper doesn't feed correctly or jams in the printer. ● Make sure the paper support is pulled all the way down . If...page 45.) ● The photo cartridge may be old or low on ink. Replace the photo cartridge. (See page 34.) ● Make sure your photo are wrong or missing. &#...glossy side up to Color for color photos. (See page 19.) ● The print head nozzles may need cleaning. (See page ...
... sheets. The handle should be old or low on ink. Load up . Replace the photo cartridge. (See page 34.) ● Try a different Auto Correct setting. (See page... is not leaning on the handle. Paper doesn't feed correctly or jams in the printer. ● Make sure the paper support is pulled all the way down . If...page 45.) ● The photo cartridge may be old or low on ink. Replace the photo cartridge. (See page 34.) ● Make sure your photo are wrong or missing. &#...glossy side up to Color for color photos. (See page 19.) ● The print head nozzles may need cleaning. (See page ...
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...other , make sure you print a new proof sheet. ● If your camera. (See page 31.) Too many copies are using only PictureMate Photo Paper or Epson Premium photo paper. (See page 34.) Store paper flat to select Border as the Layout setting. this may be causing part of copies you may need... match the numbering in the paper support, all the way to the number of your photos by number. Slide the edge guide against the paper. ● Make sure the Crop setting is set to the right. Miscellaneous Printout Problems The printer prints blank pages. ● Don't load plain paper;
...other , make sure you print a new proof sheet. ● If your camera. (See page 31.) Too many copies are using only PictureMate Photo Paper or Epson Premium photo paper. (See page 34.) Store paper flat to select Border as the Layout setting. this may be causing part of copies you may need... match the numbering in the paper support, all the way to the number of your photos by number. Slide the edge guide against the paper. ● Make sure the Crop setting is set to the right. Miscellaneous Printout Problems The printer prints blank pages. ● Don't load plain paper;
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...To use these services, you need to quickly select the PictureMate printer in one box: PictureMate Photo Paper and a PictureMate Photo Cartridge. Use this site, you can download drivers and other PictureMate accessories from an authorized Epson dealer. Toll or long distance charges may apply. To ... print in SoundAdvice. In Canada, please call 800-GO-EPSON (800) 463-7766. A variety of the problem You can also purchase a PictureMate carrying case and other files, look at www.MyPictureMate.com/ support. Your Epson SoundAdviceSM Express Code is 70540. sales only).
...To use these services, you need to quickly select the PictureMate printer in one box: PictureMate Photo Paper and a PictureMate Photo Cartridge. Use this site, you can download drivers and other PictureMate accessories from an authorized Epson dealer. Toll or long distance charges may apply. To ... print in SoundAdvice. In Canada, please call 800-GO-EPSON (800) 463-7766. A variety of the problem You can also purchase a PictureMate carrying case and other files, look at www.MyPictureMate.com/ support. Your Epson SoundAdviceSM Express Code is 70540. sales only).
