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...rapid changes in a car. Otherwise, the printer may be damaged or ink may leak from the cartridge. ❏ Leave enough space in front of the instructions in all of the printer for the printer: ❏ Place the printer on the printer. Otherwise, ink may leak. ❏ Avoid places subject ...it is tilted at an angle. ❏ When storing or transporting the printer, do not tilt it, stand it upside down. Also, be sure to dust, shock, or vibration. 4 Safety Instructions PictureMate PM 260 / PM 290 Safety Instructions Warnings, Cautions, and Notes w Warnings must be observed...
...rapid changes in a car. Otherwise, the printer may be damaged or ink may leak from the cartridge. ❏ Leave enough space in front of the instructions in all of the printer for the printer: ❏ Place the printer on the printer. Otherwise, ink may leak. ❏ Avoid places subject ...it is tilted at an angle. ❏ When storing or transporting the printer, do not tilt it, stand it upside down. Also, be sure to dust, shock, or vibration. 4 Safety Instructions PictureMate PM 260 / PM 290 Safety Instructions Warnings, Cautions, and Notes w Warnings must be observed...
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... OK to drink from or handle the cartridges. PictureMate PM 260 / PM 290 Replacing the PicturePack (Photo Cartridge) 41 Ink low You can check the PicturePack status at any time. 1. The instructions for the PM 290 are the same. Note: Illustrations in the upper-right corner of children. w Warning: Keep photo cartridges out of the reach of the LCD...
... OK to drink from or handle the cartridges. PictureMate PM 260 / PM 290 Replacing the PicturePack (Photo Cartridge) 41 Ink low You can check the PicturePack status at any time. 1. The instructions for the PM 290 are the same. Note: Illustrations in the upper-right corner of children. w Warning: Keep photo cartridges out of the reach of the LCD...
User Guide
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..., ink remaining in the printer until you have obtained a replacement; For more information about photo cartridges. & See "When handling photo cartridges" on the back of PictureMate. 42 Replacing the PicturePack (Photo Cartridge) PictureMate PM 260 / PM 290 The IC chip monitors the PicturePack status. ❏ Epson cannot guarantee the quality or reliability of non-genuine photo cartridge. ❏ In addition to your printer...
..., ink remaining in the printer until you have obtained a replacement; For more information about photo cartridges. & See "When handling photo cartridges" on the back of PictureMate. 42 Replacing the PicturePack (Photo Cartridge) PictureMate PM 260 / PM 290 The IC chip monitors the PicturePack status. ❏ Epson cannot guarantee the quality or reliability of non-genuine photo cartridge. ❏ In addition to your printer...
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... dust; Do not touch this part. ❏ If you feel resistance and hear the cartridge faintly click into place. 44 Replacing the PicturePack (Photo Cartridge) PictureMate PM 260 / PM 290 Place the cartridge properly into the printer immediately following the removal of the cartridge. Do not touch the ink supply ports or surrounding area. ❏ Be sure to protect the...
... dust; Do not touch this part. ❏ If you feel resistance and hear the cartridge faintly click into place. 44 Replacing the PicturePack (Photo Cartridge) PictureMate PM 260 / PM 290 Place the cartridge properly into the printer immediately following the removal of the cartridge. Do not touch the ink supply ports or surrounding area. ❏ Be sure to protect the...
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... down, or ink may leak. 46 Transporting PictureMate PictureMate PM 260 / PM 290 Do not place PictureMate on , turn it off. 2. Remove paper from the electrical outlet. 3. Close the LCD screen. 5. Pack PictureMate and the travel case. 8. Transporting PictureMate Packing PictureMate's handle makes ...output tray. 6. c Caution: Keep PictureMate out of PictureMate. 7. Pack the power cord, AC adapter, paper, spare photo cartridge, and this manual in your PictureMate is installed before transporting. c Caution: Make sure the photo cartridge is going to travel a longer distance...
... down, or ink may leak. 46 Transporting PictureMate PictureMate PM 260 / PM 290 Do not place PictureMate on , turn it off. 2. Remove paper from the electrical outlet. 3. Close the LCD screen. 5. Pack PictureMate and the travel case. 8. Transporting PictureMate Packing PictureMate's handle makes ...output tray. 6. c Caution: Keep PictureMate out of PictureMate. 7. Pack the power cord, AC adapter, paper, spare photo cartridge, and this manual in your PictureMate is installed before transporting. c Caution: Make sure the photo cartridge is going to travel a longer distance...
User Guide
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... that PictureMate is turned off. 2. See "Aligning the Print Head" on the memory card. If the battery runs out, saving is canceled, and corrupted data may remain on page 51. Installing the battery Follow the steps below . Unplug the AC adapter from the printer. 3....battery. 1. For safety instructions for the battery, see "When using the battery. PictureMate PM 260 / PM 290 Transporting PictureMate 47 Note: ❏ Install the battery after installing the first photo cartridge and after ink charging is enough power in the battery. Press the release latch and remove the battery...
... that PictureMate is turned off. 2. See "Aligning the Print Head" on the memory card. If the battery runs out, saving is canceled, and corrupted data may remain on page 51. Installing the battery Follow the steps below . Unplug the AC adapter from the printer. 3....battery. 1. For safety instructions for the battery, see "When using the battery. PictureMate PM 260 / PM 290 Transporting PictureMate 47 Note: ❏ Install the battery after installing the first photo cartridge and after ink charging is enough power in the battery. Press the release latch and remove the battery...
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... printouts. Okay Needs Cleaning The above sample may be clogged. You must first replace the photo cartridge. 1. This saves ink. ❏ If a message on the LCD screen tells you that the cartridge needs replacement or is low on page 16. 3. Make sure that the print head needs to...it used to be, if your print head nozzles may be shown in black and white, but the actual test prints in color (Black, Cyan, Magenta and Yellow). 50 Maintaining PictureMate PictureMate PM 260 / PM 290 Load a sheet of paper. Select Maintenance, and then press OK. 5. Select Nozzle Check, and then press OK. ...
... printouts. Okay Needs Cleaning The above sample may be clogged. You must first replace the photo cartridge. 1. This saves ink. ❏ If a message on the LCD screen tells you that the cartridge needs replacement or is low on page 16. 3. Make sure that the print head needs to...it used to be, if your print head nozzles may be shown in black and white, but the actual test prints in color (Black, Cyan, Magenta and Yellow). 50 Maintaining PictureMate PictureMate PM 260 / PM 290 Load a sheet of paper. Select Maintenance, and then press OK. 5. Select Nozzle Check, and then press OK. ...
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...cartridge, PictureMate will not work correctly. ❏ Make sure you turn it off PictureMate and unplug it on page 50. ❏ PictureMate will charge its print head for about three and a half minutes. Then, check the printer...paper. PictureMate does not read from multiple cards at an angle. PictureMate PM 260 / PM 290 Troubleshooting 55 c Caution: If the voltage does not match, DO NOT PLUG YOUR PRINTER BACK ... and then went out The PictureMate's voltage may charge improperly and use more ink the next time you are not clogged. PictureMate sounds as though it can ...
...cartridge, PictureMate will not work correctly. ❏ Make sure you turn it off PictureMate and unplug it on page 50. ❏ PictureMate will charge its print head for about three and a half minutes. Then, check the printer...paper. PictureMate does not read from multiple cards at an angle. PictureMate PM 260 / PM 290 Troubleshooting 55 c Caution: If the voltage does not match, DO NOT PLUG YOUR PRINTER BACK ... and then went out The PictureMate's voltage may charge improperly and use more ink the next time you are not clogged. PictureMate sounds as though it can ...
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.... ❏ The photo cartridge may need replacing. Your printout is faint or has gaps in your paper is face up . ❏ Make sure your prints. 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 "PicturePack and Paper" on page 51. ❏ Use only paper recommended by Epson to ensure proper saturation, ink absorption, and quality. If it is blurry or smeared...
.... ❏ The photo cartridge may need replacing. Your printout is faint or has gaps in your paper is face up . ❏ Make sure your prints. 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 "PicturePack and Paper" on page 51. ❏ Use only paper recommended by Epson to ensure proper saturation, ink absorption, and quality. If it is blurry or smeared...
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... or is not resting on ink. Make sure the handle is wrinkled. If it is wrinkled when it ejects, the paper may be damp or too thin. If it . ❏ If paper jams, remove the paper, then press OK to None for instructions. ❏ The photo cartridge may need cleaning; See "... ❏ The print head nozzles may be back of paper with the glossy side up. Colors in the printer. ❏ Make sure the top cover is open, and is set to clear the jam. PictureMate PM 260 / PM 290 Troubleshooting 57 Paper does not feed correctly or jams in your photo are wrong or missing. ❏...
... or is not resting on ink. Make sure the handle is wrinkled. If it is wrinkled when it ejects, the paper may be damp or too thin. If it . ❏ If paper jams, remove the paper, then press OK to None for instructions. ❏ The photo cartridge may need cleaning; See "... ❏ The print head nozzles may be back of paper with the glossy side up. Colors in the printer. ❏ Make sure the top cover is open, and is set to clear the jam. PictureMate PM 260 / PM 290 Troubleshooting 57 Paper does not feed correctly or jams in your photo are wrong or missing. ❏...
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... the package. Note: ❏ The photo cartridge packaged with your printer will be fully charged with ink. PictureMate PM 260 / PM 290 Printer Specifications 65 Other products not manufactured by Epson may cause damage that is not covered by Epson's warranties, and under certain circumstances, may cause erratic printer behavior. Other products not manufactured by Epson may cause damage that is not...
... the package. Note: ❏ The photo cartridge packaged with your printer will be fully charged with ink. PictureMate PM 260 / PM 290 Printer Specifications 65 Other products not manufactured by Epson may cause damage that is not covered by Epson's warranties, and under certain circumstances, may cause erratic printer behavior. Other products not manufactured by Epson may cause damage that is not...
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...) BLUETOOTH Ver.2.0 + EDR compliant (Option/PictureMate PM 260 Only) Standards and Approvals Printer U.S. BLUETOOTH (PictureMate PM 290 Only) Communication system Output power Frequency band BLUETOOTH Specification Version 2.0 + EDR BLUETOOTH Power Class 2 ISM band 2400-2483.5 MHz For use only in the cartridge when your printer indicates to help protect your print head, a variable ink safety reserve remains in : Austria...
...) BLUETOOTH Ver.2.0 + EDR compliant (Option/PictureMate PM 260 Only) Standards and Approvals Printer U.S. BLUETOOTH (PictureMate PM 290 Only) Communication system Output power Frequency band BLUETOOTH Specification Version 2.0 + EDR BLUETOOTH Power Class 2 ISM band 2400-2483.5 MHz For use only in the cartridge when your printer indicates to help protect your print head, a variable ink safety reserve remains in : Austria...