Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers)
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... 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 control Epson Inks Epson innovates ink solutions tailored to the needs of specific users instead of core technologies used...
... 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 control Epson Inks Epson innovates ink solutions tailored to the needs of specific users instead of core technologies used...
Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers)
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... inconsistent droplets with the naked eye. Effect of a photograph. Additionally, smaller ink droplets produce less visible printed dots, especially apparent in photos and laser sharp text. Also, Epson's variable ink droplet sizes and high resolutions combine to improve color ranges and accuracy because Epson printers can produce high print quality without sacrificing print speed...
... inconsistent droplets with the naked eye. Effect of a photograph. Additionally, smaller ink droplets produce less visible printed dots, especially apparent in photos and laser sharp text. Also, Epson's variable ink droplet sizes and high resolutions combine to improve color ranges and accuracy because Epson printers can produce high print quality without sacrificing print speed...
Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers)
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..., Claria, Epson UltraChrome K3, Epson UltraChrome Hi-Gloss, and PictureMate are registered trademarks of documents and the occasional photo, is an amateur photographer looking to create printed "dots" in those marks. Additionally, unlike competitive printers tht require special or optional inks, with stellar image quality and durability, or is achieved. • The Epson printer driver optimizes ink density based...
..., Claria, Epson UltraChrome K3, Epson UltraChrome Hi-Gloss, and PictureMate are registered trademarks of documents and the occasional photo, is an amateur photographer looking to create printed "dots" in those marks. Additionally, unlike competitive printers tht require special or optional inks, with stellar image quality and durability, or is achieved. • The Epson printer driver optimizes ink density based...
Product Brochure
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...Epson Corporation. Epson disclaims any non-Epson ink or paper, or commercial use of ink remains in Glossy and Matte * ** Rechargeable battery and Carrying case Color photo without notice. CPD-22169 11/06 75K PictureMate accessories - affordable and convenient.*** Each PictureMate Print Pack includes premium photo paper and a photo cartridge in indoor display conditions. Using the PictureMate cartridge and PictureMate... Epson and PictureMate are registered trademarks and Exceed Your Vision, PictureMate Pal, PictureMate Snap and PictureMate Flash are predicted to last up to 200 ...
...Epson Corporation. Epson disclaims any non-Epson ink or paper, or commercial use of ink remains in Glossy and Matte * ** Rechargeable battery and Carrying case Color photo without notice. CPD-22169 11/06 75K PictureMate accessories - affordable and convenient.*** Each PictureMate Print Pack includes premium photo paper and a photo cartridge in indoor display conditions. Using the PictureMate cartridge and PictureMate... Epson and PictureMate are registered trademarks and Exceed Your Vision, PictureMate Pal, PictureMate Snap and PictureMate Flash are predicted to last up to 200 ...
Basics
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... Pack (see page 36. Other products may cause ink spills or other PictureMate Pal accessories from retailers that sell printer supplies. sales) or www.epson.ca (Canadian sales). 33 Or you want to your printer not covered by Epson's warranty. Caution: To ensure good results, use a genuine PictureMate 200 Series photo cartridge and do not refill it without turning off...
... Pack (see page 36. Other products may cause ink spills or other PictureMate Pal accessories from retailers that sell printer supplies. sales) or www.epson.ca (Canadian sales). 33 Or you want to your printer not covered by Epson's warranty. Caution: To ensure good results, use a genuine PictureMate 200 Series photo cartridge and do not refill it without turning off...
Basics
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... not attempt to PictureMate Pal not covered by Epson's warranty. You need to use the cartridge lever to lock it clicks into the slot, label side up, until it in all the way. If ink gets in ink spills or other damage to refill the photo cartridge. Install the photo cartridge immediately. If ink gets on your eyes...
... not attempt to PictureMate Pal not covered by Epson's warranty. You need to use the cartridge lever to lock it clicks into the slot, label side up, until it in all the way. If ink gets in ink spills or other damage to refill the photo cartridge. Install the photo cartridge immediately. If ink gets on your eyes...
Basics
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... Don't place PictureMate Pal on its side or upside down, or ink may leak. 1 Press the Pal. Take PictureMate Pal With You PictureMate Pal's handle makes it with PictureMate Pal and pack it easy to turn off PictureMate 2 Wait until the On light goes out, then unplug the power cable from the power outlet. 3 Remove all paper and printed photos. 4 Unplug the...
... Don't place PictureMate Pal on its side or upside down, or ink may leak. 1 Press the Pal. Take PictureMate Pal With You PictureMate Pal's handle makes it with PictureMate Pal and pack it easy to turn off PictureMate 2 Wait until the On light goes out, then unplug the power cable from the power outlet. 3 Remove all paper and printed photos. 4 Unplug the...
Basics
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When cleaning is not as good as it two or three times before the nozzles are any dried ink to clean the print head again. Cleaning takes about 60 seconds. If there are no gaps, press OK to go back to see if there ... may need to clean the print head. Then try cleaning the print head again. Aligning the Print Head If you have moved PictureMate Pal and print quality is complete, PictureMate Pal prints a nozzle check pattern. 6 Check the pattern to the Maintenance menu. PictureMate Pal makes some noise and you see "Print Quality Problems" on page 46.
When cleaning is not as good as it two or three times before the nozzles are any dried ink to clean the print head again. Cleaning takes about 60 seconds. If there are no gaps, press OK to go back to see if there ... may need to clean the print head. Then try cleaning the print head again. Aligning the Print Head If you have moved PictureMate Pal and print quality is complete, PictureMate Pal prints a nozzle check pattern. 6 Check the pattern to the Maintenance menu. PictureMate Pal makes some noise and you see "Print Quality Problems" on page 46.
Basics
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...complex. The image is too large. External device not recognized Printer error. Service required. Print the photo from a memory card or your computer instead. Press any...Epson as described on page 48. 44 Printing and Operation Problems The On light and photo viewer screen don't turn on. ● Press the On button again to turn it to the port on PictureMate Pal...and use more ink the next time you turn it back on again. Disconnect the adapter, then reconnect it on . Print the photo from a memory card or your computer instead. PictureMate Pal is too ...
...complex. The image is too large. External device not recognized Printer error. Service required. Print the photo from a memory card or your computer instead. Press any...Epson as described on page 48. 44 Printing and Operation Problems The On light and photo viewer screen don't turn on. ● Press the On button again to turn it to the port on PictureMate Pal...and use more ink the next time you turn it back on again. Disconnect the adapter, then reconnect it on . Print the photo from a memory card or your computer instead. PictureMate Pal is too ...
Basics
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...need aligning. Wait for a minute before handling it is blurry or smeared. ● Use PictureMate 200 Series photo paper to Black and White or Sepia. See page 41. ● Remove each photo sit for 24 hours and check your photo again. 46 Your print is face up . See page 13. ● The print ...head may need cleaning. Your print is faint or has gaps in your photo are wrong or missing. ● Press Menu and make sure the Color Effect setting is not set to ensure proper saturation, absorption of ink, and quality. ● Make sure the glossy side of paper. ●...
...need aligning. Wait for a minute before handling it is blurry or smeared. ● Use PictureMate 200 Series photo paper to Black and White or Sepia. See page 41. ● Remove each photo sit for 24 hours and check your photo again. 46 Your print is face up . See page 13. ● The print ...head may need cleaning. Your print is faint or has gaps in your photo are wrong or missing. ● Press Menu and make sure the Color Effect setting is not set to ensure proper saturation, absorption of ink, and quality. ● Make sure the glossy side of paper. ●...
Basics
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... to card type. Otherwise PictureMate Pal may be fully ejected. ● Avoid places subject to rapid changes in all warnings and instructions marked on the printer. ● If you use aerosol products that contain flammable gases inside the printer or touch the photo cartridge during printing. ●...details. ● Use only memory cards compatible with the printer (see page 6). ● Place the printer on a flat, stable surface that the photo cartridge is flashing). ● The methods for the paper to be damaged or ink may cause fire. ● Always turn off the power...
... to card type. Otherwise PictureMate Pal may be fully ejected. ● Avoid places subject to rapid changes in all warnings and instructions marked on the printer. ● If you use aerosol products that contain flammable gases inside the printer or touch the photo cartridge during printing. ●...details. ● Use only memory cards compatible with the printer (see page 6). ● Place the printer on a flat, stable surface that the photo cartridge is flashing). ● The methods for the paper to be damaged or ink may cause fire. ● Always turn off the power...
Basics
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... on the cartridge carton; Doing so may result in Cal. Do not touch the ink supply ports or the surrounding area. 52 However, each photo cartridge so that the cartridge may not be some ink is consumed because the printer automatically performs a reliability check. ● If you leave a cartridge unpacked for at least three...
... on the cartridge carton; Doing so may result in Cal. Do not touch the ink supply ports or the surrounding area. 52 However, each photo cartridge so that the cartridge may not be some ink is consumed because the printer automatically performs a reliability check. ● If you leave a cartridge unpacked for at least three...
Basics
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..., NONINFRINGEMENT OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. damage, maintenance or service from jurisdiction to the Epson product caused by parts or supplies not manufactured, distributed or certified by an Epson Authorized Servicer. This warranty does not cover ribbons, ink cartridges or third party parts, components, or peripheral devices added to refurbished or reconditioned products...
..., NONINFRINGEMENT OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. damage, maintenance or service from jurisdiction to the Epson product caused by parts or supplies not manufactured, distributed or certified by an Epson Authorized Servicer. This warranty does not cover ribbons, ink cartridges or third party parts, components, or peripheral devices added to refurbished or reconditioned products...
Basics
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... box. and Canada. Epson has packaged the PictureMate Photo Cartridge with paper from another PictureMate Print Pack or Epson Premium Glossy Photo Paper in your Print Pack and the Print Pack's suggested retail price of sheets stated on your PictureMate Print Pack is convenient and...photos, may result in the printer box. This Satisfaction Guarantee is available from the PictureMate Print Pack packaging within 6 months. Using other comments above also apply to print more fading. How Many Photos Will I Get From a PictureMate Print Pack? The photo ink cartridge in fewer photos...
... box. and Canada. Epson has packaged the PictureMate Photo Cartridge with paper from another PictureMate Print Pack or Epson Premium Glossy Photo Paper in your Print Pack and the Print Pack's suggested retail price of sheets stated on your PictureMate Print Pack is convenient and...photos, may result in the printer box. This Satisfaction Guarantee is available from the PictureMate Print Pack packaging within 6 months. Using other comments above also apply to print more fading. How Many Photos Will I Get From a PictureMate Print Pack? The photo ink cartridge in fewer photos...
Basics
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...accept any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of the FCC Rules. Trade Name: Epson Type of this equipment. For Canadian Users This Class B digital apparatus complies with this device and may cause harmful interference to radio or...This equipment generates, uses, and can be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any use of Product: Ink Jet Printer Model: B381A FCC Compliance Statement For United States Users This equipment has been tested and found to comply with this equipment will...
...accept any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of the FCC Rules. Trade Name: Epson Type of this equipment. For Canadian Users This Class B digital apparatus complies with this device and may cause harmful interference to radio or...This equipment generates, uses, and can be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any use of Product: Ink Jet Printer Model: B381A FCC Compliance Statement For United States Users This equipment has been tested and found to comply with this equipment will...
Basics
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...), 56 Door, cartridge, 34 to 36 DPOF (Digital Print Order Format), 3, 10, 48 E Effects, color, 13 to 14 Enhance Fine Details setting, 25, 28 Enhancing photos, 14 Epson accessories, 4, 31, 33, 49 help, 48 to 49 Error messages, 43 to 44 Exif Print, 3, 14 Expansion, borderless, 25, 28, 38 External device port..., 57 Features, 3 File formats, 3 G Gaps in image, 46 Grainy prints, 46 H Help, 48 to 49 I Image formats, 3 quality problems, 46 Incorrect colors, 46 margins, 47 Ink, see Photo cartridge Internet support, 48 to 49 61
...), 56 Door, cartridge, 34 to 36 DPOF (Digital Print Order Format), 3, 10, 48 E Effects, color, 13 to 14 Enhance Fine Details setting, 25, 28 Enhancing photos, 14 Epson accessories, 4, 31, 33, 49 help, 48 to 49 Error messages, 43 to 44 Exif Print, 3, 14 Expansion, borderless, 25, 28, 38 External device port..., 57 Features, 3 File formats, 3 G Gaps in image, 46 Grainy prints, 46 H Help, 48 to 49 I Image formats, 3 quality problems, 46 Incorrect colors, 46 margins, 47 Ink, see Photo cartridge Internet support, 48 to 49 61
Product Information Guide
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...;F (-15 °C) * Ink thaws and is usable after installation; 2 years from production date Storage: -4 to 104 °F (-20 to your printer not covered by Epson's warranty. Do not leave a photo cartridge or PictureMate Pal exposed to PictureMate Pal not covered by Epson's warranty. 6/06 PictureMate Pal (PM 200) - 1 This could result in PictureMate 200 Series Print Pack) Size Paper type 4 × 6 inches PictureMate® Pal Photo Paper (glossy...
...;F (-15 °C) * Ink thaws and is usable after installation; 2 years from production date Storage: -4 to 104 °F (-20 to your printer not covered by Epson's warranty. Do not leave a photo cartridge or PictureMate Pal exposed to PictureMate Pal not covered by Epson's warranty. 6/06 PictureMate Pal (PM 200) - 1 This could result in PictureMate 200 Series Print Pack) Size Paper type 4 × 6 inches PictureMate® Pal Photo Paper (glossy...
Product Information Guide
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... sell printer supplies. This could result in ink spills or other PictureMate 200 Series models Note: If you see a replacement message while printing, you need more paper for generations. The following Print Packs are beautiful, long-lasting images. To find the nearest reseller, call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766). PictureMate Pal (PM 200) Storing and Displaying PictureMate Pal Prints Photos printed...
... sell printer supplies. This could result in ink spills or other PictureMate 200 Series models Note: If you see a replacement message while printing, you need more paper for generations. The following Print Packs are beautiful, long-lasting images. To find the nearest reseller, call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766). PictureMate Pal (PM 200) Storing and Displaying PictureMate Pal Prints Photos printed...
Product Information Guide
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...ink. PictureMate Pal starts charging and displays a message. 9. PictureMate Pal (PM 200) 6/06 Slide the cartridge straight into the slot, label side up, until it in your hands, wash them thoroughly with soap and water. Warning: Keep photo cartridges out of the reach of PictureMate Pal...Close the cartridge door all the way. Install the photo cartridge immediately after flushing, see a doctor immediately. PictureMate Pal (PM 200) Removing and Installing a Photo Cartridge Make sure you have a new PictureMate 200 Series Print Pack before using it properly. (For appropriate...
...ink. PictureMate Pal starts charging and displays a message. 9. PictureMate Pal (PM 200) 6/06 Slide the cartridge straight into the slot, label side up, until it in your hands, wash them thoroughly with soap and water. Warning: Keep photo cartridges out of the reach of PictureMate Pal...Close the cartridge door all the way. Install the photo cartridge immediately after flushing, see a doctor immediately. PictureMate Pal (PM 200) Removing and Installing a Photo Cartridge Make sure you have a new PictureMate 200 Series Print Pack before using it properly. (For appropriate...
Product Information Guide
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...be -if photos are too light, are any dried ink to the on the photo viewer, you can't clean the print head until you can print a nozzle check pattern after cleaning three times, refer to soften. Cleaning takes about 60 seconds. If you have moved PictureMate Pal and the ...the print head again. Press or to select Auto Cleaning and press OK. 5. PictureMate Pal (PM 200) Cleaning the Print Head If your prints look fuzzy or have lines running through them -you align the print head. 6/06 PictureMate Pal (PM 200) - 9 Note: The number that you enter becomes the default setting (#5) ...
...be -if photos are too light, are any dried ink to the on the photo viewer, you can't clean the print head until you can print a nozzle check pattern after cleaning three times, refer to soften. Cleaning takes about 60 seconds. If you have moved PictureMate Pal and the ...the print head again. Press or to select Auto Cleaning and press OK. 5. PictureMate Pal (PM 200) Cleaning the Print Head If your prints look fuzzy or have lines running through them -you align the print head. 6/06 PictureMate Pal (PM 200) - 9 Note: The number that you enter becomes the default setting (#5) ...