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... for using PictureMate Pal. 4 Where to Get a Print Pack and Accessories The PictureMate 200 Series Print Pack has everything you can buy a Print Pack and other devices, replace the PictureMate 200 Series Print Pack, and solve problems. The on-screen User's Guide installed from retailers that sell printer supplies. To find the nearest reseller, call 800-GO-EPSON (800...
... for using PictureMate Pal. 4 Where to Get a Print Pack and Accessories The PictureMate 200 Series Print Pack has everything you can buy a Print Pack and other devices, replace the PictureMate 200 Series Print Pack, and solve problems. The on-screen User's Guide installed from retailers that sell printer supplies. To find the nearest reseller, call 800-GO-EPSON (800...
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... your local computer dealer or from the PictureMate Pal CD as described here. ● Connect PictureMate Pal to your computer (see page 20) ● Print photos from PictureMate Pal before installing the software. On button to your PictureMate Pal printer software. If you don't have a USB...it 's a good idea to check Epson's support website at epson.com/support for free updates to turn on PictureMate 3 Turn on your computer from Epson. Save Your Photos and Print From a Computer To use PictureMate Pal with your computer, you have problems installing the software, see page 20...
... your local computer dealer or from the PictureMate Pal CD as described here. ● Connect PictureMate Pal to your computer (see page 20) ● Print photos from PictureMate Pal before installing the software. On button to your PictureMate Pal printer software. If you don't have a USB...it 's a good idea to check Epson's support website at epson.com/support for free updates to turn on PictureMate 3 Turn on your computer from Epson. Save Your Photos and Print From a Computer To use PictureMate Pal with your computer, you have problems installing the software, see page 20...
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... the cartridge lever to lock it clicks into place. This could result in place. 35 Install the photo cartridge immediately. Caution: Do not attempt to PictureMate Pal not covered by Epson's warranty. If ink gets in all the way. If you leave a cartridge unpacked for recycling guidelines....) 5 Remove the new photo cartridge from its package. If ink gets on your eyes, flush them thoroughly with water. Note: The cartridge won't go in your hands, wash them thoroughly with soap and water. If discomfort or vision problems continue after flushing, see a doctor...
... the cartridge lever to lock it clicks into place. This could result in place. 35 Install the photo cartridge immediately. Caution: Do not attempt to PictureMate Pal not covered by Epson's warranty. If ink gets in all the way. If you leave a cartridge unpacked for recycling guidelines....) 5 Remove the new photo cartridge from its package. If ink gets on your eyes, flush them thoroughly with water. Note: The cartridge won't go in your hands, wash them thoroughly with soap and water. If discomfort or vision problems continue after flushing, see a doctor...
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... (on page 41) ● Cleaning PictureMate Pal (on page 42) ● Error messages (on page 43) ● Printing and operation problems (on page 44) ● Software installation problems (on page 45) ● Print quality problems (on the photo viewer, you replace the Print Pack. Printer Care and Troubleshooting If you have a problem with paper feeding (on page 47...
... (on page 41) ● Cleaning PictureMate Pal (on page 42) ● Error messages (on page 43) ● Printing and operation problems (on page 44) ● Software installation problems (on page 45) ● Print quality problems (on the photo viewer, you replace the Print Pack. Printer Care and Troubleshooting If you have a problem with paper feeding (on page 47...
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PictureMate Pal makes some noise and you don't see any improvement after cleaning three times, see a Cleaning message. If you see "Print Quality Problems" on page 46. You can print the head alignment pattern. (See page 5 for details.) 2 Press Menu. 3 Press l or r to highlight Maintenance and press OK. 4 ... press Cancel to the Maintenance menu. Aligning the Print Head If you have light or dark lines running through them-you can also turn PictureMate Pal off and wait overnight to allow any dried ink to clean it two or three times before the nozzles are clean. Cleaning takes about ...
PictureMate Pal makes some noise and you don't see any improvement after cleaning three times, see a Cleaning message. If you see "Print Quality Problems" on page 46. You can print the head alignment pattern. (See page 5 for details.) 2 Press Menu. 3 Press l or r to highlight Maintenance and press OK. 4 ... press Cancel to the Maintenance menu. Aligning the Print Head If you have light or dark lines running through them-you can also turn PictureMate Pal off and wait overnight to allow any dried ink to clean it two or three times before the nozzles are clean. Cleaning takes about ...
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...the supported file types on the inserted memory card. Purchase a PictureMate 200 Series Print Pack and replace it . Cartridge not recognized. Install a new photo cartridge. Install a genuine PictureMate 200 Series photo cartridge. Use a compatible memory card. or Print Pack is...photo cartridge that comes with photos or one of PictureMate Pal. Insert cartridge now. Memory card not recognized. What to Do Remove any problems, check the screen for loading instructions. The photo cartridge was removed or not installed correctly. Insert a card with PictureMate Pal...
...the supported file types on the inserted memory card. Purchase a PictureMate 200 Series Print Pack and replace it . Cartridge not recognized. Install a new photo cartridge. Install a genuine PictureMate 200 Series photo cartridge. Use a compatible memory card. or Print Pack is...photo cartridge that comes with photos or one of PictureMate Pal. Insert cartridge now. Memory card not recognized. What to Do Remove any problems, check the screen for loading instructions. The photo cartridge was removed or not installed correctly. Insert a card with PictureMate Pal...
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...Epson as described on page 48. 44 Printing and Operation Problems The On light and photo viewer screen don't turn on the back of their service life. The photo viewer screen goes blank. The first time you install a Print Pack. Wait until charging finishes before you turn on PictureMate Pal...on again. Print the photo from a memory card or your computer instead. Contact Epson as described on or after you install the photo cartridge, PictureMate Pal will charge its print head for a while. PictureMate Pal is too complex. External device not recognized Printer error. The image ...
...Epson as described on page 48. 44 Printing and Operation Problems The On light and photo viewer screen don't turn on the back of their service life. The photo viewer screen goes blank. The first time you install a Print Pack. Wait until charging finishes before you turn on PictureMate Pal...on again. Print the photo from a memory card or your computer instead. Contact Epson as described on or after you install the photo cartridge, PictureMate Pal will charge its print head for a while. PictureMate Pal is too complex. External device not recognized Printer error. The image ...
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... JPEG or uncompressed TIFF format and taken with borders print faster than borderless photos. ● Before you are using a compatible memory card. Software Installation Problems ● Follow the instructions beginning on setting up printing. 45 See page 40. ● PictureMate Pal won't work correctly. ● Insert only one card at an angle. For faster...
... JPEG or uncompressed TIFF format and taken with borders print faster than borderless photos. ● Before you are using a compatible memory card. Software Installation Problems ● Follow the instructions beginning on setting up printing. 45 See page 40. ● PictureMate Pal won't work correctly. ● Insert only one card at an angle. For faster...
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... setting is , load new paper with the glossy side up ). Print Quality Problems You see banding (light lines) in your prints. ● The print head may need aligning. Your print is blurry or smeared. ● Use PictureMate 200 Series photo paper to replace it 's damp or curled, load a new stack of the... paper is faint or has gaps in your paper isn't damaged, old, dirty, or loaded face down (load it . The print head may be old or low. See page 40. ● The photo cartridge may...
... setting is , load new paper with the glossy side up ). Print Quality Problems You see banding (light lines) in your prints. ● The print head may need aligning. Your print is blurry or smeared. ● Use PictureMate 200 Series photo paper to replace it 's damp or curled, load a new stack of the... paper is faint or has gaps in your paper isn't damaged, old, dirty, or loaded face down (load it . The print head may be old or low. See page 40. ● The photo cartridge may...
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Miscellaneous Printout Problems PictureMate Pal prints blank pages. If too much of expansion. The paper may need cleaning. See page 38 (if printing directly from PictureMate Pal) or page 20 (if printing from the top of 20 sheets. ● Make sure your paper is wrinkled. this may damage PictureMate Pal. ● Use only PictureMate 200 Series photo paper or Epson Premium Photo Paper...
Miscellaneous Printout Problems PictureMate Pal prints blank pages. If too much of expansion. The paper may need cleaning. See page 38 (if printing directly from PictureMate Pal) or page 20 (if printing from the top of 20 sheets. ● Make sure your paper is wrinkled. this may damage PictureMate Pal. ● Use only PictureMate 200 Series photo paper or Epson Premium Photo Paper...
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... supports PictBridge or USB DIRECTPRINT printing, you call Epson for the number of the problem 48 See page 9 (if printing directly from PictureMate Pal) or page 20 (if printing from the camera. The wrong photo is set for support, please have the following information ready: ● Product name (PictureMate Pal) ● Product serial number (located on selecting...
... supports PictBridge or USB DIRECTPRINT printing, you call Epson for the number of the problem 48 See page 9 (if printing directly from PictureMate Pal) or page 20 (if printing from the camera. The wrong photo is set for support, please have the following information ready: ● Product name (PictureMate Pal) ● Product serial number (located on selecting...
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... product contain chemicals, including lead, known to the State of California to refill them immediately with water. If discomfort or vision problems continue after removing it may result in the ink supply ports makes covers or plugs unnecessary, but the ink may stain items ...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 later use a photo cartridge beyond the date printed on the photo cartridge retains a variety of cartridge-related information, such as there may...
... product contain chemicals, including lead, known to the State of California to refill them immediately with water. If discomfort or vision problems continue after removing it may result in the ink supply ports makes covers or plugs unnecessary, but the ink may stain items ...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 later use a photo cartridge beyond the date printed on the photo cartridge retains a variety of cartridge-related information, such as there may...
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.... If discomfort or vision problems remain after a thorough flushing, see a doctor immediately. ● Please consult your original product covered by this limited warranty. 53 Photo Viewer Screen Safety Instructions ● The screen contains a few small bright or dark spots. These are responsible for the defective unit, Epson will ship a replacement printer to you, freight...
.... If discomfort or vision problems remain after a thorough flushing, see a doctor immediately. ● Please consult your original product covered by this limited warranty. 53 Photo Viewer Screen Safety Instructions ● The screen contains a few small bright or dark spots. These are responsible for the defective unit, Epson will ship a replacement printer to you, freight...
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...or fail to function properly as fire, flood, and lightning, improper electrical current, software problems, interaction with non-Epson products, or service other rights which vary from jurisdiction to : Epson America, Inc., P.O. IF THESE LAWS APPLY, THEN ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARE LIMITED... by disasters such as a result of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations and exclusions may have other than by Epson. This warranty does not cover ribbons, ink cartridges or third party parts, components, or peripheral devices added to refurbished or reconditioned...
...or fail to function properly as fire, flood, and lightning, improper electrical current, software problems, interaction with non-Epson products, or service other rights which vary from jurisdiction to : Epson America, Inc., P.O. IF THESE LAWS APPLY, THEN ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARE LIMITED... by disasters such as a result of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations and exclusions may have other than by Epson. This warranty does not cover ribbons, ink cartridges or third party parts, components, or peripheral devices added to refurbished or reconditioned...
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...The included cartridge contains enough ink to be replaced with the PictureMate Photo Cartridge. Epson has packaged the PictureMate Photo Cartridge with paper from another PictureMate Print Pack or Epson Premium Glossy Photo Paper in the cartridge after the "Replace Print Pack" ...PictureMate Photo Cartridge and some PictureMate Photo Paper were included in poor color reproduction, print quality problems or more photos with your PictureMate Print Pack, you purchased a 150-sheet Print Pack of 4 × 6 PictureMate Photo Paper, so that covers only end-user claims in the printer...
...The included cartridge contains enough ink to be replaced with the PictureMate Photo Cartridge. Epson has packaged the PictureMate Photo Cartridge with paper from another PictureMate Print Pack or Epson Premium Glossy Photo Paper in the cartridge after the "Replace Print Pack" ...PictureMate Photo Cartridge and some PictureMate Photo Paper were included in poor color reproduction, print quality problems or more photos with your PictureMate Print Pack, you purchased a 150-sheet Print Pack of 4 × 6 PictureMate Photo Paper, so that covers only end-user claims in the printer...
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... modifications, repairs, or alterations to this product, or (excluding the U.S.) failure to Seiko Epson Corporation. SD is a service mark of Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd. SDHC is a trademark of Epson America, Inc. xD-Picture Card is a trademark. and licensed to strictly comply with Seiko...or reuse of copyrighted material in those circumstances may be liable for any damages or problems arising from the use of any options or any Epson product. Trademarks Epson and PictureMate are registered trademarks, and Exceed Your Vision, USB DIRECT-PRINT, and the USB DIRECTPRINT...
... modifications, repairs, or alterations to this product, or (excluding the U.S.) failure to Seiko Epson Corporation. SD is a service mark of Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd. SDHC is a trademark of Epson America, Inc. xD-Picture Card is a trademark. and licensed to strictly comply with Seiko...or reuse of copyrighted material in those circumstances may be liable for any damages or problems arising from the use of any options or any Epson product. Trademarks Epson and PictureMate are registered trademarks, and Exceed Your Vision, USB DIRECT-PRINT, and the USB DIRECTPRINT...
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...A Accessories, 4, 31, 33, 49 Adapter Bluetooth, 3, 31 to 32 memory card, 7 power, 37, 50 to 51 Aligning print head, 41 to 42 All photos, printing, 9 ArcSoft PhotoImpression, 20, 49 Auto correction setting, Windows, 25 Auto shutoff, 8 B Banding, fixing, 46 Basic printing Macintosh, 27 to 29 Windows, ...Blank pages, 47 Blank screen, 44 Bluetooth connecting adapter, 3, 31 disconnecting adapter, 32 printing using, 31 to 32 Blurry prints, 46 Border layout, see Layout problems, 47 Borderless expansion, 25, 28, 38 Borderless layout, see Layout Button Cancel, 9 Layout, 9 to 10, 12 to 14 Menu, 9 to 10, ...
...A Accessories, 4, 31, 33, 49 Adapter Bluetooth, 3, 31 to 32 memory card, 7 power, 37, 50 to 51 Aligning print head, 41 to 42 All photos, printing, 9 ArcSoft PhotoImpression, 20, 49 Auto correction setting, Windows, 25 Auto shutoff, 8 B Banding, fixing, 46 Basic printing Macintosh, 27 to 29 Windows, ...Blank pages, 47 Blank screen, 44 Bluetooth connecting adapter, 3, 31 disconnecting adapter, 32 printing using, 31 to 32 Blurry prints, 46 Border layout, see Layout problems, 47 Borderless expansion, 25, 28, 38 Borderless layout, see Layout Button Cancel, 9 Layout, 9 to 10, 12 to 14 Menu, 9 to 10, ...
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... to 32 connecting to PictureMate Pal, 15 to 18 installing software on, 15 to 20 printing from, 20 to 29 saving photo files to, 20 software installation problems, 45 Contrast photo viewer screen, 39 photos, increasing, 14 Copies, number of Macintosh, 29 PictureMate Pal buttons, 9, 10 problems, 48 Windows, 25 Customizing PictureMate Pal, 38 to 39 Cut-off photos, fixing, 25, 28...
... to 32 connecting to PictureMate Pal, 15 to 18 installing software on, 15 to 20 printing from, 20 to 29 saving photo files to, 20 software installation problems, 45 Contrast photo viewer screen, 39 photos, increasing, 14 Copies, number of Macintosh, 29 PictureMate Pal buttons, 9, 10 problems, 48 Windows, 25 Customizing PictureMate Pal, 38 to 39 Cut-off photos, fixing, 25, 28...
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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... to 32 F Faint images, 46 FCC compliance, 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... to 32 F Faint images, 46 FCC compliance, 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
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..., 9 to 10, 12 to 14 memory card, 6 to 7, 50 On, 37, 44, 50 Lines in photos, fixing, 46 Loading paper, 5 to 6, 9, 47 Lock, cartridge, 34 to 36 62 M Macintosh basic printing..., 27 to 29 Bluetooth printing, 32 cancelling printing, 29 installing software for, 18 to 20 Printer Setup Utility, 19 to 20 Maintenance, 40 to 42 Manuals, 4, 17, 20 Margins eliminating, 38 incorrect,...47 see also Layout Memory card adapters, 7 compatibility, 7, 43 inserting, 6 to 7 light, 6 to 7, 50 problems, 45 removing, 7, 15 safety instructions, 50 Menu button, 9 to 10, 12 to 14 Mini-wallet size, 9 ...
..., 9 to 10, 12 to 14 memory card, 6 to 7, 50 On, 37, 44, 50 Lines in photos, fixing, 46 Loading paper, 5 to 6, 9, 47 Lock, cartridge, 34 to 36 62 M Macintosh basic printing..., 27 to 29 Bluetooth printing, 32 cancelling printing, 29 installing software for, 18 to 20 Printer Setup Utility, 19 to 20 Maintenance, 40 to 42 Manuals, 4, 17, 20 Margins eliminating, 38 incorrect,...47 see also Layout Memory card adapters, 7 compatibility, 7, 43 inserting, 6 to 7 light, 6 to 7, 50 problems, 45 removing, 7, 15 safety instructions, 50 Menu button, 9 to 10, 12 to 14 Mini-wallet size, 9 ...