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... beyond the base of your equipment. Otherwise, ink may leak from the cartridge. ❏ Leave enough space in front of the printer and the wall. c Cautions must be damaged or ink may be followed carefully to your printer. Safety Instructions Warnings, Cautions, and Notes w.... When choosing a place for the printer Observe the following when choosing a place for the paper to be observed to avoid damage to avoid bodily injury. Otherwise, the printer may leak. ❏ Avoid places subject to dust, shock, or vibration. 4 Safety Instructions PictureMate PM 260 / PM 290
... beyond the base of your equipment. Otherwise, ink may leak from the cartridge. ❏ Leave enough space in front of the printer and the wall. c Cautions must be damaged or ink may be followed carefully to your printer. Safety Instructions Warnings, Cautions, and Notes w.... When choosing a place for the printer Observe the following when choosing a place for the paper to be observed to avoid damage to avoid bodily injury. Otherwise, the printer may leak. ❏ Avoid places subject to dust, shock, or vibration. 4 Safety Instructions PictureMate PM 260 / PM 290
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English Understanding the LCD screen 1 23 4 5 6 7 8 1 The printing stage for this job. 2 Optional battery status. 3 Appears when ink is low. 4 The number of copies for the current photo. 7 Total number of photos you selected to press. The icons show the buttons to print. 6 The number for the selected photo. 5 The total number of photos. 8 Guidance. PictureMate PM 260 / PM 290 Printer Parts and Functions 11
English Understanding the LCD screen 1 23 4 5 6 7 8 1 The printing stage for this job. 2 Optional battery status. 3 Appears when ink is low. 4 The number of copies for the current photo. 7 Total number of photos you selected to press. The icons show the buttons to print. 6 The number for the selected photo. 5 The total number of photos. 8 Guidance. PictureMate PM 260 / PM 290 Printer Parts and Functions 11
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... can load paper up to Print 17 Place your printouts until the ink is dry. ❏ To avoid scratching the image, be sure not to prevent smearing. 3. Slide the edge guides against the paper. PictureMate PM 260 / PM 290 Preparing to 20 sheets. ❏ When you stack printouts, ...place a sheet of the paper. See "PicturePack , Paper, and Options" on page 60 for more paper, order a PictureMate PicturePack. Note: Make sure paper is rubbed too strongly, ink may come off the ...
... can load paper up to Print 17 Place your printouts until the ink is dry. ❏ To avoid scratching the image, be sure not to prevent smearing. 3. Slide the edge guides against the paper. PictureMate PM 260 / PM 290 Preparing to 20 sheets. ❏ When you stack printouts, ...place a sheet of the paper. See "PicturePack , Paper, and Options" on page 60 for more paper, order a PictureMate PicturePack. Note: Make sure paper is rubbed too strongly, ink may come off the ...
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...Illustrations in the upper-right corner of children. Press x Menu. 2. A screen is low on ink, you see this icon in this section show the PictureMate PM 260. PictureMate PM 260 / PM 290 Replacing the PicturePack (Photo Cartridge) 41 Press OK to drink from or handle the cartridges. The... instructions for the PM 290 are the same. Select Check PicturePack Status, and then press OK...
...Illustrations in the upper-right corner of children. Press x Menu. 2. A screen is low on ink, you see this icon in this section show the PictureMate PM 260. PictureMate PM 260 / PM 290 Replacing the PicturePack (Photo Cartridge) 41 Press OK to drink from or handle the cartridges. The... instructions for the PM 290 are the same. Select Check PicturePack Status, and then press OK...
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... addition to your printer caused by the use of photo cartridges not manufactured by Epson's warranties, and under certain circumstances, may dry out. ❏ Do not refill photo cartridges. The IC chip monitors the PicturePack status. ❏ Epson cannot guarantee the quality or reliability of PictureMate. 42 Replacing the PicturePack (Photo Cartridge) PictureMate PM 260 / PM 290 Make...
... addition to your printer caused by the use of photo cartridges not manufactured by Epson's warranties, and under certain circumstances, may dry out. ❏ Do not refill photo cartridges. The IC chip monitors the PicturePack status. ❏ Epson cannot guarantee the quality or reliability of PictureMate. 42 Replacing the PicturePack (Photo Cartridge) PictureMate PM 260 / PM 290 Make...
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... store it in until you remove the photo cartridge for later use, be sure to prevent the ink from dirt and dust; Note that the cartridge touches. Do not touch the ink supply ports or surrounding area. ❏ Be sure to print. 6. Do not touch this part... faintly click into the printer immediately following the removal of the cartridge. This can damage the photo cartridge. Place the cartridge properly into the cartridge holder, then push it unable to always install a photo cartridge into place. 44 Replacing the PicturePack (Photo Cartridge) PictureMate PM 260 / PM 290
... store it in until you remove the photo cartridge for later use, be sure to prevent the ink from dirt and dust; Note that the cartridge touches. Do not touch the ink supply ports or surrounding area. ❏ Be sure to print. 6. Do not touch this part... faintly click into the printer immediately following the removal of the cartridge. This can damage the photo cartridge. Place the cartridge properly into the cartridge holder, then push it unable to always install a photo cartridge into place. 44 Replacing the PicturePack (Photo Cartridge) PictureMate PM 260 / PM 290
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... is going to travel case in the box that PictureMate came in your PictureMate is installed before transporting. Close the top cover and output tray. 6. Do not place PictureMate on , turn it is on its side or upside down, or ink may leak. 46 Transporting PictureMate PictureMate PM 260 / PM 290 If your car or other location where it...
... is going to travel case in the box that PictureMate came in your PictureMate is installed before transporting. Close the top cover and output tray. 6. Do not place PictureMate on , turn it is on its side or upside down, or ink may leak. 46 Transporting PictureMate PictureMate PM 260 / PM 290 If your car or other location where it...
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... adapter from the printer. 3. Connect the AC adapter to PictureMate when you save data on the memory card to your prints do not look as shown below to install the battery. 1. Press the release latch and remove the battery cover as good after ink charging is turned off.... 2. If the battery runs out, saving is enough power in the battery. PictureMate PM 260 / PM 290 Transporting PictureMate 47 Note: ❏ Install the battery after installing the first photo cartridge ...
... adapter from the printer. 3. Connect the AC adapter to PictureMate when you save data on the memory card to your prints do not look as shown below to install the battery. 1. Press the release latch and remove the battery cover as good after ink charging is turned off.... 2. If the battery runs out, saving is enough power in the battery. PictureMate PM 260 / PM 290 Transporting PictureMate 47 Note: ❏ Install the battery after installing the first photo cartridge ...
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for example, if the printout is blurry or the color is incorrect or missing. ❏ Use the Nozzle Check function first to confirm that PictureMate is turned on and no warnings or errors are displayed on the LCD screen. 2. Make sure that the print ...This saves ink. ❏ If a message on the LCD screen tells you that the cartridge needs replacement or is low on page 16. 3. Press z to print the nozzle check pattern. 7. Below are missing colors in color (Black, Cyan, Magenta and Yellow). 50 Maintaining PictureMate PictureMate PM 260 / PM 290 Maintaining PictureMate Checking and ...
for example, if the printout is blurry or the color is incorrect or missing. ❏ Use the Nozzle Check function first to confirm that PictureMate is turned on and no warnings or errors are displayed on the LCD screen. 2. Make sure that the print ...This saves ink. ❏ If a message on the LCD screen tells you that the cartridge needs replacement or is low on page 16. 3. Press z to print the nozzle check pattern. 7. Below are missing colors in color (Black, Cyan, Magenta and Yellow). 50 Maintaining PictureMate PictureMate PM 260 / PM 290 Maintaining PictureMate Checking and ...
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...for example, if any dried ink to align the print head. 1. Press y Back. Aligning the Print Head If you have moved PictureMate and the print quality is satisfactory (Okay), Press OK. Press x Menu. 4. Go on page 56. You can also turn the printer off and wait for example,...Load a sheet of the printed lines is missing), your print head nozzle may need to soften-and then try cleaning the print head again. PictureMate PM 260 / PM 290 Maintaining PictureMate 51 See "Loading Paper" on the LCD screen. 2. Select Head Alignment, and then press OK. 6. Press z to print another nozzle...
...for example, if any dried ink to align the print head. 1. Press y Back. Aligning the Print Head If you have moved PictureMate and the print quality is satisfactory (Okay), Press OK. Press x Menu. 4. Go on page 56. You can also turn the printer off and wait for example,...Load a sheet of the printed lines is missing), your print head nozzle may need to soften-and then try cleaning the print head again. PictureMate PM 260 / PM 290 Maintaining PictureMate 51 See "Loading Paper" on the LCD screen. 2. Select Head Alignment, and then press OK. 6. Press z to print another nozzle...
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... "Memory card" on . PictureMate PM 260 / PM 290 Troubleshooting 55 Print and Noise Problems PictureMate makes an unexpected noise after you install the photo cartridge, PictureMate will not work correctly. ❏ Make sure you turn it off PictureMate and unplug it can recognize and...PRINTER BACK IN. Wait until charging finishes before you turn it is loaded correctly so it immediately. The memory card does not work properly if it on page 64. ❏ Make sure only one card is not resting on and then went out The PictureMate's voltage may charge improperly and use more ink...
... "Memory card" on . PictureMate PM 260 / PM 290 Troubleshooting 55 Print and Noise Problems PictureMate makes an unexpected noise after you install the photo cartridge, PictureMate will not work correctly. ❏ Make sure you turn it off PictureMate and unplug it can recognize and...PRINTER BACK IN. Wait until charging finishes before you turn it is loaded correctly so it immediately. The memory card does not work properly if it on page 64. ❏ Make sure only one card is not resting on and then went out The PictureMate's voltage may charge improperly and use more ink...
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...down (the glossy side should be face up). see "Aligning the Print Head" on page 51. ❏ Use only paper recommended by Epson to ensure proper saturation, ink absorption, and quality. Your printout is face up . ❏ Make sure your prints. If it is damp or curled, load a new..." on page 41. ❏ The print head may need cleaning; Photo Quality Problems You see banding (light lines) in the image. 56 Troubleshooting PictureMate PM 260 / PM 290 ❏ The print head may need aligning; see "Replacing the PicturePack" on page 60. ❏ Make sure you load paper with the ...
...down (the glossy side should be face up). see "Aligning the Print Head" on page 51. ❏ Use only paper recommended by Epson to ensure proper saturation, ink absorption, and quality. Your printout is face up . ❏ Make sure your prints. If it is damp or curled, load a new..." on page 41. ❏ The print head may need cleaning; Photo Quality Problems You see banding (light lines) in the image. 56 Troubleshooting PictureMate PM 260 / PM 290 ❏ The print head may need aligning; see "Replacing the PicturePack" on page 60. ❏ Make sure you load paper with the ...
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... setting is wrinkled. PictureMate PM 260 / PM 290 Troubleshooting 57 see "Replacing the PicturePack" on the handle. English ❏ The print head nozzles may need cleaning; Colors in your paper is wrinkled when it ejects, the paper may be old or low on ink. If it . ❏ If paper jams, remove the ...Make sure the handle is , reload a new stack of PictureMate. see "Replacing the PicturePack" on ink. If it is not resting on page 13. ❏ If paper does not feed, remove it from paper feeder, reload it in the printer. ❏ Make sure the top cover is open, and ...
... setting is wrinkled. PictureMate PM 260 / PM 290 Troubleshooting 57 see "Replacing the PicturePack" on the handle. English ❏ The print head nozzles may need cleaning; Colors in your paper is wrinkled when it ejects, the paper may be old or low on ink. If it . ❏ If paper jams, remove the ...Make sure the handle is , reload a new stack of PictureMate. see "Replacing the PicturePack" on ink. If it is not resting on page 13. ❏ If paper does not feed, remove it from paper feeder, reload it in the printer. ❏ Make sure the top cover is open, and ...
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... a quantity of genuine Epson PictureMate PicturePack. PictureMate PM 260 / PM 290 Printer Specifications 65 Storage: -30 to 40 °C (-22 to produce high quality printouts, the print head in your printer will be fully charged with your printer is usable after approximately 3 hours at 25 °C (77 °F). Note: ❏ The photo cartridge packaged with ink. In order to 104...
... a quantity of genuine Epson PictureMate PicturePack. PictureMate PM 260 / PM 290 Printer Specifications 65 Storage: -30 to 40 °C (-22 to produce high quality printouts, the print head in your printer will be fully charged with your printer is usable after approximately 3 hours at 25 °C (77 °F). Note: ❏ The photo cartridge packaged with ink. In order to 104...
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... Regulatory Information: Epson hereby declares that this reserve. model: Safety EMC UL60950-1 CAN/CSA-C22.2 No.60950-1 FCC Part15 Subpart B Class B CAN/CSA-CEI/IEC CISPR22 Class B European model: EMC EN55022 Class B EN55024 EMC Directive 89/336/EEC 66 Printer Specifications PictureMate PM 260 / PM 290 The yields...Mass storage class for you receive premium print quality and to help protect your print head, a variable ink safety reserve remains in the cartridge when your printer indicates to replace the cartridge. ❏ To ensure you do not include this product, B382D, is ...
... Regulatory Information: Epson hereby declares that this reserve. model: Safety EMC UL60950-1 CAN/CSA-C22.2 No.60950-1 FCC Part15 Subpart B Class B CAN/CSA-CEI/IEC CISPR22 Class B European model: EMC EN55022 Class B EN55024 EMC Directive 89/336/EEC 66 Printer Specifications PictureMate PM 260 / PM 290 The yields...Mass storage class for you receive premium print quality and to help protect your print head, a variable ink safety reserve remains in the cartridge when your printer indicates to replace the cartridge. ❏ To ensure you do not include this product, B382D, is ...
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...printing from, 28 selected photos (DPOF), 22 Camera Text, 24 Care of PictureMate, 50 Carrying PictureMate, 46 CD printing from, 26 saving files to, 36 CD/DVD drive, 18 Cleaning printer, 52 print head, 50 Clogged nozzles, 50 Color problems, 57 Color Effect, 25 Consumables, 60 Control panel, 10 Customer support, 59 D ... Photos, 24 Flash memory drive printing from, 26 saving files to, 36 G Gaps in image, 56 I Image quality, 56 to 57 Incorrect colors, 57 Ink, 60 J Jams paper, 57 L Language, 35 Layout, 23 LCD screen, 11 messages, 53 Loading paper, 16 PictureMate PM 260 / PM 290 Index 71 English
...printing from, 28 selected photos (DPOF), 22 Camera Text, 24 Care of PictureMate, 50 Carrying PictureMate, 46 CD printing from, 26 saving files to, 36 CD/DVD drive, 18 Cleaning printer, 52 print head, 50 Clogged nozzles, 50 Color problems, 57 Color Effect, 25 Consumables, 60 Control panel, 10 Customer support, 59 D ... Photos, 24 Flash memory drive printing from, 26 saving files to, 36 G Gaps in image, 56 I Image quality, 56 to 57 Incorrect colors, 57 Ink, 60 J Jams paper, 57 L Language, 35 Layout, 23 LCD screen, 11 messages, 53 Loading paper, 16 PictureMate PM 260 / PM 290 Index 71 English