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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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Start Here ® PictureMate DashTM (PM 260) PictureMate ZoomTM (PM 290) Follow these steps to set up , until it clicks into place. The following Print Packs are the same for PictureMate Zoom. To print from an Epson authorized reseller. Install only the initial photo cartridge that sell printer supplies. You can buy a Print Pack and other end of the power cable...
Start Here ® PictureMate DashTM (PM 260) PictureMate ZoomTM (PM 290) Follow these steps to set up , until it clicks into place. The following Print Packs are the same for PictureMate Zoom. To print from an Epson authorized reseller. Install only the initial photo cartridge that sell printer supplies. You can buy a Print Pack and other end of the power cable...
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... Format), you can use it easy to select the photos you want to lower the screen before closing the printer lid. Note: You can change how many photos are displayed on PictureMate PictureMate's photo viewer screen makes it to pre-select the photos and copies you want to print. Be sure to ...print. You can view your photos and choose from the following options ...
... Format), you can use it easy to select the photos you want to lower the screen before closing the printer lid. Note: You can change how many photos are displayed on PictureMate PictureMate's photo viewer screen makes it to pre-select the photos and copies you want to print. Be sure to ...print. You can view your photos and choose from the following options ...
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... your automatic settings. setting automatically adjusts your photos for the best results. ● Manual adjustments If your original image files. Fixing Photos PictureMate lets you correct the color and improve the image quality of your camera supports PRINT Image Matching® (P.I.M.) or Exif Print, the printer's P.I .M. Automatically Fixing Your Photos PictureMate's automatic image adjustments are too dark...
... your automatic settings. setting automatically adjusts your photos for the best results. ● Manual adjustments If your original image files. Fixing Photos PictureMate lets you correct the color and improve the image quality of your camera supports PRINT Image Matching® (P.I.M.) or Exif Print, the printer's P.I .M. Automatically Fixing Your Photos PictureMate's automatic image adjustments are too dark...
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...OK. 4 Highlight On, then press OK. Adding a Date Stamp You can see the color correction icon on your photo next to the menu: 5 Press u or d to remind you about the setting. You see your photo. 6 When the photo looks good, press OK. 7 At the next screen, select whether to apply the ... the amount of each photo. This setting is incorrect, adjust the date setting on the preview to increase or decrease the setting. If your pictures are cut off around the edges, you print borderless pictures, your camera. You can add the date your camera, not from the printer. 4 Press u or...
...OK. 4 Highlight On, then press OK. Adding a Date Stamp You can see the color correction icon on your photo next to the menu: 5 Press u or d to remind you about the setting. You see your photo. 6 When the photo looks good, press OK. 7 At the next screen, select whether to apply the ... the amount of each photo. This setting is incorrect, adjust the date setting on the preview to increase or decrease the setting. If your pictures are cut off around the edges, you print borderless pictures, your camera. You can add the date your camera, not from the printer. 4 Press u or...
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...are compatible with this printer: ● CD-R ● CD-RW Multi ● CD-RW High ● CD-RW Ultra Note: PictureMate supports both 650MB (74 min.) and 700MB (80 min.) capacities for instructions. If you're using the built-in CD drive in PictureMate Zoom. An index provides ...to a CD using the optional battery, make backup copies of your saved photos. With PictureMate Dash, you 've copied. 1 Make sure PictureMate Zoom is turned on -screen User's Guide for each type of CD. Save Photos to a CD PictureMate Zoom can make sure it's fully charged, or connect the AC power adapter. ...
...are compatible with this printer: ● CD-R ● CD-RW Multi ● CD-RW High ● CD-RW Ultra Note: PictureMate supports both 650MB (74 min.) and 700MB (80 min.) capacities for instructions. If you're using the built-in CD drive in PictureMate Zoom. An index provides ...to a CD using the optional battery, make backup copies of your saved photos. With PictureMate Dash, you 've copied. 1 Make sure PictureMate Zoom is turned on -screen User's Guide for each type of CD. Save Photos to a CD PictureMate Zoom can make sure it's fully charged, or connect the AC power adapter. ...
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... required to save all the photos, you copy photos to the same CD, PictureMate creates a new numbered folder (001, 002, etc.) where it stores your photos from the CD, see a message on the screen to print any of your photos. 11 Follow the instructions on the screen. Caution: Avoid handling the printer during backup. Also, do...
... required to save all the photos, you copy photos to the same CD, PictureMate creates a new numbered folder (001, 002, etc.) where it stores your photos from the CD, see a message on the screen to print any of your photos. 11 Follow the instructions on the screen. Caution: Avoid handling the printer during backup. Also, do...
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...You must remove your memory card or the printer will read photos from the card, not from your camera's memory card to the drive for instructions. Print From an External Device PictureMate can connect a digital camera that supports ...photos from a camera. 3 Turn on -screen User's Guide for safekeeping. see page 30) ● CD using PictureMate's built-in PictureMate's slots. A cable may not be included with your camera. 28 Printing From a Digital Camera You can print photos stored on but not printing. 2 Make sure there are no memory cards in CD drive (PictureMate Zoom...
...You must remove your memory card or the printer will read photos from the card, not from your camera's memory card to the drive for instructions. Print From an External Device PictureMate can connect a digital camera that supports ...photos from a camera. 3 Turn on -screen User's Guide for safekeeping. see page 30) ● CD using PictureMate's built-in PictureMate's slots. A cable may not be included with your camera. 28 Printing From a Digital Camera You can print photos stored on but not printing. 2 Make sure there are no memory cards in CD drive (PictureMate Zoom...
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... CD drive. See the section starting on page 34 for instructions. 1 Make sure PictureMate Zoom is printing; Caution: Do not connect or disconnect the Bluetooth Photo Print Adapter while it down over the hub. 32 Note: If you're using PictureMate Dash and you want to open the tray, then gently pull it all... carefully press it is not printing, then pull the adapter out of its port. Printing From the Built-in CD Drive You can install the PictureMate software and connect the printer to malfunction. Disconnecting the Adapter Make sure...
... CD drive. See the section starting on page 34 for instructions. 1 Make sure PictureMate Zoom is printing; Caution: Do not connect or disconnect the Bluetooth Photo Print Adapter while it down over the hub. 32 Note: If you're using PictureMate Dash and you want to open the tray, then gently pull it all... carefully press it is not printing, then pull the adapter out of its port. Printing From the Built-in CD Drive You can install the PictureMate software and connect the printer to malfunction. Disconnecting the Adapter Make sure...
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... Software for Macintosh Before you start, make sure PictureMate does NOT have another printer, you can print photos from your computer on PictureMate (see the Creative Zone screen, click Add Icon. 12 When you're finished, click Exit. Now you can change this setting in it. 1 Connect ...; PhotoImpression™ and your on-screen User's Guide are installed. 11 When you see page 39). You see the screen below, click No (unless PictureMate is automatically set as your default printer. If you have a memory card inserted in the Windows Control Panel. 10 When you see a message that your...
... Software for Macintosh Before you start, make sure PictureMate does NOT have another printer, you can print photos from your computer on PictureMate (see the Creative Zone screen, click Add Icon. 12 When you're finished, click Exit. Now you can change this setting in it. 1 Connect ...; PhotoImpression™ and your on-screen User's Guide are installed. 11 When you see page 39). You see the screen below, click No (unless PictureMate is automatically set as your default printer. If you have a memory card inserted in the Windows Control Panel. 10 When you see a message that your...
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Now you can print photos from your on PictureMate. 39 16 In OS X 10.4, select your PictureMate model. (In OS X 10.2 or 10.3, select EPSON USB at the top and your PictureMate model below.) Printing From a Computer Follow these basic printing instructions for your computer: ● Windows (below) ● ...screen User's Guide. Printing From a Windows Computer You can print photos from an imaging application, the Windows Photo Gallery in Windows Vista (page 40), or the Picture and Fax Viewer in Windows XP (page 42). 17 Click Add, then quit the Printer Setup Utility (or Print Center).
Now you can print photos from your on PictureMate. 39 16 In OS X 10.4, select your PictureMate model. (In OS X 10.2 or 10.3, select EPSON USB at the top and your PictureMate model below.) Printing From a Computer Follow these basic printing instructions for your computer: ● Windows (below) ● ...screen User's Guide. Printing From a Windows Computer You can print photos from an imaging application, the Windows Photo Gallery in Windows Vista (page 40), or the Picture and Fax Viewer in Windows XP (page 42). 17 Click Add, then quit the Printer Setup Utility (or Print Center).
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Options 4 Make sure your computer. 2 Right-click the photo, highlight Open With, and select Windows Photo Gallery. Printing with the Windows Vista Photo Gallery 1 Locate the photo you want to print on your printer is selected, then choose PictureMate Photo Paper as the Paper type setting. (4 × 6 in is automatically selected as the Paper size setting.) 5 Click Options in the lower right corner of the screen, then select Print from the drop-down menu that appears. Print icon 3 Click the Print icon at the top of the screen and select Printer Properties. 40
Options 4 Make sure your computer. 2 Right-click the photo, highlight Open With, and select Windows Photo Gallery. Printing with the Windows Vista Photo Gallery 1 Locate the photo you want to print on your printer is selected, then choose PictureMate Photo Paper as the Paper type setting. (4 × 6 in is automatically selected as the Paper size setting.) 5 Click Options in the lower right corner of the screen, then select Print from the drop-down menu that appears. Print icon 3 Click the Print icon at the top of the screen and select Printer Properties. 40
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...lets you see a white edge on your photo, select Mid or Max. ● You can change the Color Option and see the printer settings window: Sample photo 6 Choose from two color effects: Sepia (for an old-fashioned look) or Black & White. ● If your photo was taken with a white border all around... ● Select the number of photos that PictureMate can select People, Landscapes, or Night scene. You see the effects on the sample photo (the changes don't affect your photo so that are too dark or have a color cast. If too much of your photo will look like before you choose from...
...lets you see a white edge on your photo, select Mid or Max. ● You can change the Color Option and see the printer settings window: Sample photo 6 Choose from two color effects: Sepia (for an old-fashioned look) or Black & White. ● If your photo was taken with a white border all around... ● Select the number of photos that PictureMate can select People, Landscapes, or Night scene. You see the effects on the sample photo (the changes don't affect your photo so that are too dark or have a color cast. If too much of your photo will look like before you choose from...
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... that are cut off, set the Expansion slider to print. If you choose the subject of photos that PictureMate can select People, Landscapes, or Night scene. You see the printer settings screen: Sample image 7 Choose from two color effects: Sepia (for an old-fashioned look like before you print. ● Select the number of...
... that are cut off, set the Expansion slider to print. If you choose the subject of photos that PictureMate can select People, Landscapes, or Night scene. You see the printer settings screen: Sample image 7 Choose from two color effects: Sepia (for an old-fashioned look like before you print. ● Select the number of...
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... Tip: To check your photo edges are automatically expanded. Sepia changes the colors to brown for an oldfashioned look. Black & White changes a color photo to black-and-white. ● Borderless prints are cut off, set the Expansion slider to Min. For more information about printer settings, click ?. 9 ... Fine Details to bring out the fine details of a particularly intricate photo (printing may see small borders in iPhoto prints. 10 You can change the Color Option and see a white edge on the sample photo (the changes don't affect your original). Note: iPhoto expands two sides...
... Tip: To check your photo edges are automatically expanded. Sepia changes the colors to brown for an oldfashioned look. Black & White changes a color photo to black-and-white. ● Borderless prints are cut off, set the Expansion slider to Min. For more information about printer settings, click ?. 9 ... Fine Details to bring out the fine details of a particularly intricate photo (printing may see small borders in iPhoto prints. 10 You can change the Color Option and see a white edge on the sample photo (the changes don't affect your original). Note: iPhoto expands two sides...
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....com (U.S. Just replace it . Note: Use your PictureMate 200 Series photo cartridge within six months of 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 and unplugging PictureMate. sales) or www.epson.ca (Canadian sales). 49 Buying a Print Pack You...
....com (U.S. Just replace it . Note: Use your PictureMate 200 Series photo cartridge within six months of 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 and unplugging PictureMate. sales) or www.epson.ca (Canadian sales). 49 Buying a Print Pack You...
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... into place. Installing the Battery 1 Make sure PictureMate is turned off. 2 Unplug the AC adapter from PictureMate. 3 Release the latch and remove the battery cover from PictureMate Zoom's built-in the printer. 54 Charging the Battery After you install the battery, you can print about 100 photos (or 60 photos when printing from the back of the...
... into place. Installing the Battery 1 Make sure PictureMate is turned off. 2 Unplug the AC adapter from PictureMate. 3 Release the latch and remove the battery cover from PictureMate Zoom's built-in the printer. 54 Charging the Battery After you install the battery, you can print about 100 photos (or 60 photos when printing from the back of the...
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... appear in the upper right corner of the photo viewer screen: Removing the Battery If there is a problem with your battery, or you want to replace it with one that is already charged, you are running PictureMate with the battery, the printer turns off . Flashing Charging Green Low Green ...Fully charged Red Very low Green Sufficient power White Almost out Note: If you need to turn it is off automatically after 15 minutes if it is not being used (unless PictureMate is connected to...
... appear in the upper right corner of the photo viewer screen: Removing the Battery If there is a problem with your battery, or you want to replace it with one that is already charged, you are running PictureMate with the battery, the printer turns off . Flashing Charging Green Low Green ...Fully charged Red Very low Green Sufficient power White Almost out Note: If you need to turn it is off automatically after 15 minutes if it is not being used (unless PictureMate is connected to...
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... 68) Cleaning the Print Head If your print quality is not as good as it used to be-if photos are too light, are missing colors, or have lines running through them-PictureMate's print head nozzles may not be able to clean the print head until you can print a nozzle check...d to highlight Maintenance, then press OK. 4 Press u or d to clean the print head: 1 Load paper in PictureMate so you replace the Print Pack. Printer Care and Troubleshooting If you have problems with your PictureMate, or you want to improve print quality, read these steps to highlight Auto Cleaning, then press OK. 60
... 68) Cleaning the Print Head If your print quality is not as good as it used to be-if photos are too light, are missing colors, or have lines running through them-PictureMate's print head nozzles may not be able to clean the print head until you can print a nozzle check...d to highlight Maintenance, then press OK. 4 Press u or d to clean the print head: 1 Load paper in PictureMate so you replace the Print Pack. Printer Care and Troubleshooting If you have problems with your PictureMate, or you want to improve print quality, read these steps to highlight Auto Cleaning, then press OK. 60
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... a compatible memory card. The printer lid (paper support) snaps off , or it may need cleaning. Wait until charging finishes before you turn it off . PictureMate makes an unexpected noise after 13 minutes if PictureMate is performing routine maintenance. See page 7. ● PictureMate recognizes and can print the first 999 photos on . The first time you...
... a compatible memory card. The printer lid (paper support) snaps off , or it may need cleaning. Wait until charging finishes before you turn it off . PictureMate makes an unexpected noise after 13 minutes if PictureMate is performing routine maintenance. See page 7. ● PictureMate recognizes and can print the first 999 photos on . The first time you...