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Contents Welcome 2 Prepare to Print 6 Choose Photos and Print 9 Do More With Your Photos 15 Save Photos to a CD 25 Print From an External Device 28 Print From a Computer 34 Replace Print Pack 49 Take PictureMate With You 53 Set PictureMate Preferences 56 Printer Care and Troubleshooting 60 Notices 69 Index 79
Contents Welcome 2 Prepare to Print 6 Choose Photos and Print 9 Do More With Your Photos 15 Save Photos to a CD 25 Print From an External Device 28 Print From a Computer 34 Replace Print Pack 49 Take PictureMate With You 53 Set PictureMate Preferences 56 Printer Care and Troubleshooting 60 Notices 69 Index 79
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..., call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766). Start Here ® PictureMate DashTM (PM 260) PictureMate ZoomTM (PM 290) Follow these steps to Find Information Your manuals cover both PictureMate Dash and Zoom. The following Print Packs are available: Print Pack contents Glossy photo paper (150 sheets) and photo cartridge Matte photo paper (100 sheets) and photo cartridge Part number T5846 T5845-M Supported PictureMate models All PictureMate 200 Series models You can install your initial photo cartridge. 3 Install the Initial Photo Cartridge 1 Turn PictureMate around and open the cartridge door...
..., call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766). Start Here ® PictureMate DashTM (PM 260) PictureMate ZoomTM (PM 290) Follow these steps to Find Information Your manuals cover both PictureMate Dash and Zoom. The following Print Packs are available: Print Pack contents Glossy photo paper (150 sheets) and photo cartridge Matte photo paper (100 sheets) and photo cartridge Part number T5846 T5845-M Supported PictureMate models All PictureMate 200 Series models You can install your initial photo cartridge. 3 Install the Initial Photo Cartridge 1 Turn PictureMate around and open the cartridge door...
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... photos on your memory card one by one. 1 After inserting a card, press Menu. 2 Press u or d to highlight Setup, then press OK. 3 Press OK to select Slide Show. Viewing a Slideshow of Your Photos You can use it for printing with DPOF, then insert your memory card in PictureMate. PictureMate automatically reads your pre-selected photos and displays this message: 1 Press OK to confirm. 2 If you want to change any time...
... photos on your memory card one by one. 1 After inserting a card, press Menu. 2 Press u or d to highlight Setup, then press OK. 3 Press OK to select Slide Show. Viewing a Slideshow of Your Photos You can use it for printing with DPOF, then insert your memory card in PictureMate. PictureMate automatically reads your pre-selected photos and displays this message: 1 Press OK to confirm. 2 If you want to change any time...
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.... Download instructions are posted for instructions on your computer from your convenience. 34 Installing Software and Connecting PictureMate DO NOT connect PictureMate to the memory card. Installing Software for free updates to turn on PictureMate. 2 Turn on -screen User's Guide for your computer: ● Windows (below) ● Macintosh (page 37) Note: If you can buy one from your local computer dealer or from your computer to your PictureMate printer software. Periodically, it . 1 Press the On button to...
.... Download instructions are posted for instructions on your computer from your convenience. 34 Installing Software and Connecting PictureMate DO NOT connect PictureMate to the memory card. Installing Software for free updates to turn on PictureMate. 2 Turn on -screen User's Guide for your computer: ● Windows (below) ● Macintosh (page 37) Note: If you can buy one from your local computer dealer or from your computer to your PictureMate printer software. Periodically, it . 1 Press the On button to...
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... can change this setting in it. 1 Connect the USB cable to turn on PictureMate. 37 Then connect the other end to the USB port on the back of PictureMate. 2 Press the On button to any open USB port on -screen instructions to register PictureMate. 14 Remove the CD and restart your Macintosh. Note: With Windows Vista, PictureMate is installed, click Next. 9 If you see the screen below, click No (unless PictureMate is your printer driver is automatically set...
... can change this setting in it. 1 Connect the USB cable to turn on PictureMate. 37 Then connect the other end to the USB port on the back of PictureMate. 2 Press the On button to any open USB port on -screen instructions to register PictureMate. 14 Remove the CD and restart your Macintosh. Note: With Windows Vista, PictureMate is installed, click Next. 9 If you see the screen below, click No (unless PictureMate is your printer driver is automatically set...
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... are available: Print Pack contents Glossy photo paper (150 sheets) and photo cartridge Matte photo paper (100 sheets) and photo cartridge Part number T5846 T5845-M Supported PictureMate models All PictureMate 200 Series models You can buy a Print Pack and other damage to check the status of your PictureMate 200 Series photo cartridge within six months of installing it and before the expiration date on the photo viewer screen. Just replace it . Caution: To ensure good results, use a genuine PictureMate 200 Series photo cartridge and do...
... are available: Print Pack contents Glossy photo paper (150 sheets) and photo cartridge Matte photo paper (100 sheets) and photo cartridge Part number T5846 T5845-M Supported PictureMate models All PictureMate 200 Series models You can buy a Print Pack and other damage to check the status of your PictureMate 200 Series photo cartridge within six months of installing it and before the expiration date on the photo viewer screen. Just replace it . Caution: To ensure good results, use a genuine PictureMate 200 Series photo cartridge and do...
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... optional battery, you have one in the CD drive (PictureMate Zoom only). 2 Press the On button to help protect it can order an optional PictureMate Carrying Case (part number PMBAG06) from Epson. Note: If your car or other location where it from the power outlet. 4 Remove all paper and printed photos. 5 Lower the screen, then close the paper support and output tray. 6 Unplug the power adapter and any connected USB cable or device.
... optional battery, you have one in the CD drive (PictureMate Zoom only). 2 Press the On button to help protect it can order an optional PictureMate Carrying Case (part number PMBAG06) from Epson. Note: If your car or other location where it from the power outlet. 4 Remove all paper and printed photos. 5 Lower the screen, then close the paper support and output tray. 6 Unplug the power adapter and any connected USB cable or device.
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... screen displays a Print Pack low message, you may not be -if photos are too light, are missing colors, or have lines running through them-PictureMate's print head nozzles may need cleaning. Printer Care and Troubleshooting If you have problems with your PictureMate, or you want to improve print quality, read these steps to clean the print head: 1 Load paper in PictureMate so you can print a nozzle check pattern after cleaning the print head. 2 Press Menu. 3 Press u or d to highlight Maintenance, then press OK. 4 Press u or d to clean the print head...
... screen displays a Print Pack low message, you may not be -if photos are too light, are missing colors, or have lines running through them-PictureMate's print head nozzles may need cleaning. Printer Care and Troubleshooting If you have problems with your PictureMate, or you want to improve print quality, read these steps to clean the print head: 1 Load paper in PictureMate so you can print a nozzle check pattern after cleaning the print head. 2 Press Menu. 3 Press u or d to highlight Maintenance, then press OK. 4 Press u or d to clean the print head...
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... install a photo cartridge. The printer lid (paper support) snaps off , or it may need cleaning. The photo viewer screen goes blank. Press any button to format your memory card in your camera. 64 Your PictureMate makes an unexpected noise when you turn it on a memory card. ● Photos must be preparing to print. ● The print head may charge improperly and use more ink the next time you turn it back on or after you are using a compatible memory card. PictureMate...
... install a photo cartridge. The printer lid (paper support) snaps off , or it may need cleaning. The photo viewer screen goes blank. Press any button to format your memory card in your camera. 64 Your PictureMate makes an unexpected noise when you turn it on a memory card. ● Photos must be preparing to print. ● The print head may charge improperly and use more ink the next time you turn it back on or after you are using a compatible memory card. PictureMate...
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... side of the paper face up. ● The print head may need cleaning. Don't connect PictureMate to your software. The print head may need aligning. See page 62. See page 60. ● The print head may need aligning. See page 62. 65 Printing is too slow. ● It takes a few moments for instructions on setting up . ● The Print Pack may need replacing. Print Quality Problems You see banding (light lines) in your on-screen User's Guide. ● To print over a network, see the on page 34 to install...
... side of the paper face up. ● The print head may need cleaning. Don't connect PictureMate to your software. The print head may need aligning. See page 62. See page 60. ● The print head may need aligning. See page 62. 65 Printing is too slow. ● It takes a few moments for instructions on setting up . ● The Print Pack may need replacing. Print Quality Problems You see banding (light lines) in your on-screen User's Guide. ● To print over a network, see the on page 34 to install...
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... set to eject the jammed paper. Slide the guides to replace it . ● If paper jams, remove any sheets loaded behind the jammed paper and press OK to Black & White or Sepia. Your print is faint or has gaps in your photo are wrong or missing. ● Make sure the Color Effect setting is , load new paper with the glossy or whiter side up ). See page 22. ● The print head may be old or low. setting. See page 20. Problems With Paper Feeding Paper...
... set to eject the jammed paper. Slide the guides to replace it . ● If paper jams, remove any sheets loaded behind the jammed paper and press OK to Black & White or Sepia. Your print is faint or has gaps in your photo are wrong or missing. ● Make sure the Color Effect setting is , load new paper with the glossy or whiter side up ). See page 22. ● The print head may be old or low. setting. See page 20. Problems With Paper Feeding Paper...
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... common problems. You can purchase genuine PictureMate 200 Series Print Packs and accessories from an Epson authorized reseller. Or you call 800-GOEPSON (800-463-7766). Other Software Technical Support ArcSoft PhotoImpression Telephone: (510) 440-9901, 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM, Pacific Time, Monday through Friday. Purchase Supplies and Accessories You can download drivers and documentation, get FAQs and troubleshooting advice, or e-mail Epson with...
... common problems. You can purchase genuine PictureMate 200 Series Print Packs and accessories from an Epson authorized reseller. Or you call 800-GOEPSON (800-463-7766). Other Software Technical Support ArcSoft PhotoImpression Telephone: (510) 440-9901, 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM, Pacific Time, Monday through Friday. Purchase Supplies and Accessories You can download drivers and documentation, get FAQs and troubleshooting advice, or e-mail Epson with...
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Also, keep the printer and the AC adapter away from printing or cause ink to leak out. ● Do not remove the memory card or turn off the printer while the computer and the memory card are communicating (when the memory card light is flashing). ● The methods for details. ● Use only memory cards compatible with your memory card for using memory cards vary according to card type. Doing so may prevent the printer from direct sunlight...
Also, keep the printer and the AC adapter away from printing or cause ink to leak out. ● Do not remove the memory card or turn off the printer while the computer and the memory card are communicating (when the memory card light is flashing). ● The methods for details. ● Use only memory cards compatible with your memory card for using memory cards vary according to card type. Doing so may prevent the printer from direct sunlight...
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... if it . Photo Viewer Screen Safety Instructions ● The screen contains a few small bright or dark spots. These are normal and do not remove the outside case of the battery. ● Do not handle the battery with metal objects that is damaged in any openings as they may cause an explosion. ● Use only AC adapter model A381H to...
... if it . Photo Viewer Screen Safety Instructions ● The screen contains a few small bright or dark spots. These are normal and do not remove the outside case of the battery. ● Do not handle the battery with metal objects that is damaged in any openings as they may cause an explosion. ● Use only AC adapter model A381H to...
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... repair instructions and return authorization. Possessions). You are responsible for packing the printer and for securely packaging the defective unit and returning it to Epson within five (5) working days of receipt of the replacement. Epson requires a debit or a credit card number to secure the cost of the battery, contact RBRC. When warranty service involves the exchange of your original product covered...
... repair instructions and return authorization. Possessions). You are responsible for packing the printer and for securely packaging the defective unit and returning it to Epson within five (5) working days of receipt of the replacement. Epson requires a debit or a credit card number to secure the cost of the battery, contact RBRC. When warranty service involves the exchange of your original product covered...
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... test printing with a PictureMate Photo Cartridge than the number of sheets of 20 different color photos. This Satisfaction Guarantee is available from another PictureMate Print Pack or Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy in the 4 × 6 borderless size which is a prorated refund that purchasing supplies for postage. Actual yields will refund 27 cents per PictureMate Photo Cartridge. Both a PictureMate Photo Cartridge and some PictureMate Photo Paper were included in the cartridge after the "Replace Print Pack" indicator comes on your PictureMate printer. Using...
... test printing with a PictureMate Photo Cartridge than the number of sheets of 20 different color photos. This Satisfaction Guarantee is available from another PictureMate Print Pack or Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy in the 4 × 6 borderless size which is a prorated refund that purchasing supplies for postage. Actual yields will refund 27 cents per PictureMate Photo Cartridge. Both a PictureMate Photo Cartridge and some PictureMate Photo Paper were included in the cartridge after the "Replace Print Pack" indicator comes on your PictureMate printer. Using...
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..., PictureMate Zoom, USB DIRECT-PRINT, and the USB DIRECT-PRINT logo are trademarks of Epson America, Inc. and licensed to Seiko Epson Corporation. Seiko Epson Corporation shall not be as broad as Original Epson Products or Epson Approved Products by Bluetooth SIG, Inc., U.S.A. Memory Stick, Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO, Memory Stick PRO Duo, Memory Stick Micro, MagicGate Memory Stick, and MagicGate Memory Stick Duo are trademarks of Fuji Photo...
..., PictureMate Zoom, USB DIRECT-PRINT, and the USB DIRECT-PRINT logo are trademarks of Epson America, Inc. and licensed to Seiko Epson Corporation. Seiko Epson Corporation shall not be as broad as Original Epson Products or Epson Approved Products by Bluetooth SIG, Inc., U.S.A. Memory Stick, Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO, Memory Stick PRO Duo, Memory Stick Micro, MagicGate Memory Stick, and MagicGate Memory Stick Duo are trademarks of Fuji Photo...
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Compatible memory cards, 8 photo formats, 4 Computer Bluetooth printing, 30 to 32 connecting to PictureMate, 34 to 37 installing software on, 34 to 39 printing from, 39 to 48 saving photo files to and from, 34 software installation problems, 65 Copies, number of control panel, 10 to 11 Macintosh, 47 Windows, 44 Correcting photos, 19 to 21 Cropping, 16, 21 to 22 Customizing PictureMate, 56 to 59 Cut-off photos, fixing, 21 to 22, 44, 47 D Date...
Compatible memory cards, 8 photo formats, 4 Computer Bluetooth printing, 30 to 32 connecting to PictureMate, 34 to 37 installing software on, 34 to 39 printing from, 39 to 48 saving photo files to and from, 34 software installation problems, 65 Copies, number of control panel, 10 to 11 Macintosh, 47 Windows, 44 Correcting photos, 19 to 21 Cropping, 16, 21 to 22 Customizing PictureMate, 56 to 59 Cut-off photos, fixing, 21 to 22, 44, 47 D Date...
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Open button, 6, 7 Orientation setting, Macintosh, 46 Output tray, 6, 53 P Packing PictureMate, 53 Page Setup window, 46 Paper buying, 4, 49, 68 feeding problems, 66 to 67 jam, 66 to 67 loading, 6 to 7, 67 orientation, 46 output tray, 6, 53 size, 7, 46 storing, 14 support, 6 to 7, 53 Passport photos, 17 to 18 PDA, printing from, 30 to 31 84 Photo choosing, 9 to 13 correction, 19 to 21, 41, 44 decorating, 23 displaying, 14 DPOF, 13...
Open button, 6, 7 Orientation setting, Macintosh, 46 Output tray, 6, 53 P Packing PictureMate, 53 Page Setup window, 46 Paper buying, 4, 49, 68 feeding problems, 66 to 67 jam, 66 to 67 loading, 6 to 7, 67 orientation, 46 output tray, 6, 53 size, 7, 46 storing, 14 support, 6 to 7, 53 Passport photos, 17 to 18 PDA, printing from, 30 to 31 84 Photo choosing, 9 to 13 correction, 19 to 21, 41, 44 decorating, 23 displaying, 14 DPOF, 13...
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..., 47 Service, 68 Settings, default, 59 Several photos, selecting, 10 to 11 Sharpness, adjusting, 20 to 21 Size, paper, 7, 46 Slideshow, 13 Slow printing, 65 Smeared prints, 65 to 66 Software, installing, 34 to 39, 65 Source, selecting, 30, 33 Speed, increasing print, 65 Stamp, date, 21 Start Here sheet, 4 Stopping printing control panel, 12 Macintosh, 48 Windows, 42, 45 Storing paper and prints, 14 Supplies, 4, 30, 49, 53, 68 Support, paper, 6 to 7, 53 Support...
..., 47 Service, 68 Settings, default, 59 Several photos, selecting, 10 to 11 Sharpness, adjusting, 20 to 21 Size, paper, 7, 46 Slideshow, 13 Slow printing, 65 Smeared prints, 65 to 66 Software, installing, 34 to 39, 65 Source, selecting, 30, 33 Speed, increasing print, 65 Stamp, date, 21 Start Here sheet, 4 Stopping printing control panel, 12 Macintosh, 48 Windows, 42, 45 Storing paper and prints, 14 Supplies, 4, 30, 49, 53, 68 Support, paper, 6 to 7, 53 Support...