User's Guide
Page 5
...): ● JPEG files only ● Resolutions ranging from an Epson authorized reseller. 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/ 300 Series models You can purchase online at...
...): ● JPEG files only ● Resolutions ranging from an Epson authorized reseller. 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/ 300 Series models You can purchase online at...
User's Guide
Page 17
..., or a Quick Guide animation. 17 they customize only the print(s) you can learn how to improve print quality or handle memory cards, paper, or photo cartridges. 1 Press Menu. 2 Press l or r to highlight Help, then press OK. 3 Press l or r to highlight Improve print quality or Quick Guide, then press OK. 4 Press l or...
..., or a Quick Guide animation. 17 they customize only the print(s) you can learn how to improve print quality or handle memory cards, paper, or photo cartridges. 1 Press Menu. 2 Press l or r to highlight Help, then press OK. 3 Press l or r to highlight Improve print quality or Quick Guide, then press OK. 4 Press l or...
User's Guide
Page 33
... flaws. ● Select Enhance Fine Details to bring out the fine details of photos that PictureMate can change the Color Option and see what your photo cartridge status. ● You can correct it appropriately. Tip: For more information about printer settings, click Help. 7 Click OK. 8 When you want to see the effects on your...
... flaws. ● Select Enhance Fine Details to bring out the fine details of photos that PictureMate can change the Color Option and see what your photo cartridge status. ● You can correct it appropriately. Tip: For more information about printer settings, click Help. 7 Click OK. 8 When you want to see the effects on your...
User's Guide
Page 37
Printing From a Macintosh See the section below for your photo cartridge status. You can cancel printing if necessary and see your Mac OS operating system. Cancel 3 Select EPSON PictureMate PM225 as the Printer setting. 4 Click d to print. 2 Open the File menu and select Print. Mac OS X 10.5 1 Start your print job. During printing, this window appears on your computer screen showing the progress of your print program and open the photo you want to expand the Print window, if necessary. 37
Printing From a Macintosh See the section below for your photo cartridge status. You can cancel printing if necessary and see your Mac OS operating system. Cancel 3 Select EPSON PictureMate PM225 as the Printer setting. 4 Click d to print. 2 Open the File menu and select Print. Mac OS X 10.5 1 Start your print job. During printing, this window appears on your computer screen showing the progress of your print program and open the photo you want to expand the Print window, if necessary. 37
User's Guide
Page 39
...open the photo you want to print. 2 Open the File menu and select Page Setup. 3 Select your PictureMate model from the pop-up menu and choose Fix Red-Eye. 10 Click Print. 11 Click the PictureMate icon when it appears in option. You see a white edge on the 4 × 6 in the...or Max. 9 To reduce or remove red-eye effects, select Extension Settings from the Format for all jobs, click Pause Printer. ● To check photo cartridge status, click Utility, then select EPSON Status Monitor. 12 When you see extended options: 39 ● Borderless prints are cut off, set the Expansion slider to...
...open the photo you want to print. 2 Open the File menu and select Page Setup. 3 Select your PictureMate model from the pop-up menu and choose Fix Red-Eye. 10 Click Print. 11 Click the PictureMate icon when it appears in option. You see a white edge on the 4 × 6 in the...or Max. 9 To reduce or remove red-eye effects, select Extension Settings from the Format for all jobs, click Pause Printer. ● To check photo cartridge status, click Utility, then select EPSON Status Monitor. 12 When you see extended options: 39 ● Borderless prints are cut off, set the Expansion slider to...
User's Guide
Page 40
...; 6 in (Borderless) to print without any borders. ● Select 4 × 6 in iPhoto prints. 5 Select the direction you may be slower). 40 For more information about printer settings, click ?. 9 Choose from the pop-up menu. Select Print Settings 8 Select Print Settings from the following settings: ● Select Enhance Fine Details to bring...® expands two sides of a particularly intricate photo (printing may see small borders in (Borders) to the maximum print area, so you want your photo cartridge status, click the maintenance icon.
...; 6 in (Borderless) to print without any borders. ● Select 4 × 6 in iPhoto prints. 5 Select the direction you may be slower). 40 For more information about printer settings, click ?. 9 Choose from the pop-up menu. Select Print Settings 8 Select Print Settings from the following settings: ● Select Enhance Fine Details to bring...® expands two sides of a particularly intricate photo (printing may see small borders in (Borders) to the maximum print area, so you want your photo cartridge status, click the maintenance icon.
User's Guide
Page 41
... 're finished, close the window to Min. If too much of your print job, click the PictureMate or Print Center icon when it up. ● To check photo cartridge status, click Utility, then select EPSON Status Monitor. 13 When you may see small borders in the dock. If you clicked the Print... Center icon, double-click your PictureMate model. 12 From this window, you can change the Color Option and see the effects on your...
... 're finished, close the window to Min. If too much of your print job, click the PictureMate or Print Center icon when it up. ● To check photo cartridge status, click Utility, then select EPSON Status Monitor. 13 When you may see small borders in the dock. If you clicked the Print... Center icon, double-click your PictureMate model. 12 From this window, you can change the Color Option and see the effects on your...
User's Guide
Page 45
... replace it . Caution: To ensure good results, use a genuine PictureMate photo cartridge and do not refill it without turning off and unplugging PictureMate. Note: Use your printer not covered by Epson's warranty. sales) or www.epson.ca (Canadian sales). 29 Buying a Print Pack You can purchase online...com (U.S. Other products may cause ink spills or other PictureMate accessories from retailers that sell printer supplies. To find the nearest reseller, call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766). The Print Pack contains a new photo cartridge and photo paper. Or you can buy a Print...
... replace it . Caution: To ensure good results, use a genuine PictureMate photo cartridge and do not refill it without turning off and unplugging PictureMate. Note: Use your printer not covered by Epson's warranty. sales) or www.epson.ca (Canadian sales). 29 Buying a Print Pack You can purchase online...com (U.S. Other products may cause ink spills or other PictureMate accessories from retailers that sell printer supplies. To find the nearest reseller, call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766). The Print Pack contains a new photo cartridge and photo paper. Or you can buy a Print...
User's Guide
Page 46
... Pack before you must install the new one right away. Once you remove the cartridge, you remove the old photo cartridge. Caution: Do not try to pull out the cartridge without moving the lever. 4 Pull out the cartridge and dispose of PictureMate. 3 Slide the cartridge lever left, to the Release position. Caution: Before you replace the...
... Pack before you must install the new one right away. Once you remove the cartridge, you remove the old photo cartridge. Caution: Do not try to pull out the cartridge without moving the lever. 4 Pull out the cartridge and dispose of PictureMate. 3 Slide the cartridge lever left, to the Release position. Caution: Before you replace the...
User's Guide
Page 47
...31 If ink gets in ink spills or other damage to refill the photo cartridge. Caution: Do not attempt to PictureMate not covered by Epson's warranty. 5 Remove the new photo cartridge from its package. If you leave a cartridge unpacked for a long time before using it, normal printing may not be ...possible. 6 Slide the cartridge straight into the slot, label side up, until it in ...
...31 If ink gets in ink spills or other damage to refill the photo cartridge. Caution: Do not attempt to PictureMate not covered by Epson's warranty. 5 Remove the new photo cartridge from its package. If you leave a cartridge unpacked for a long time before using it, normal printing may not be ...possible. 6 Slide the cartridge straight into the slot, label side up, until it in ...
User's Guide
Page 48
... screen: The gray square represents the ink level 4 Press OK to highlight Cartridge Status, then press OK. See page 29 for details. Note: If the screen displays a Photo Cartridge low message, you should buy a new PictureMate Print Pack. Checking Photo Cartridge Status You can check the status of your Print Pack at any time...
... screen: The gray square represents the ink level 4 Press OK to highlight Cartridge Status, then press OK. See page 29 for details. Note: If the screen displays a Photo Cartridge low message, you should buy a new PictureMate Print Pack. Checking Photo Cartridge Status You can check the status of your Print Pack at any time...
User's Guide
Page 49
...in the box that it from Epson. Note: If your car or other location where it easy to carry short distances. PictureMate may be damaged or ink may leak. Caution: Make sure the photo cartridge is not available. Take PictureMate With You PictureMate's handle makes it can get...for details. Do not remove the photo cartridge before transporting. Place the power cable and adapter in the PictureMate accessory box. 6 Pack PictureMate in or the optional carrying case. If you have the optional battery, you can order an optional PictureMate Carrying Case (part number PMBAG06) or ...
...in the box that it from Epson. Note: If your car or other location where it easy to carry short distances. PictureMate may be damaged or ink may leak. Caution: Make sure the photo cartridge is not available. Take PictureMate With You PictureMate's handle makes it can get...for details. Do not remove the photo cartridge before transporting. Place the power cable and adapter in the PictureMate accessory box. 6 Pack PictureMate in or the optional carrying case. If you have the optional battery, you can order an optional PictureMate Carrying Case (part number PMBAG06) or ...
User's Guide
Page 56
Printer Care and Troubleshooting If you have problems or questions about how to use PictureMate, check the built-in printout Color is wrong Printout is blurred The ink runs Insert memory card Eject memory card Load paper Change cartridge Wrong card inserted 4 Select the topic you want, then ...Checking and cleaning the print head (on page 41) ● Aligning the print head (on page 42) ● Cleaning Inside PictureMate (on page 45) ● Cleaning Outside PictureMate (on page 45) ● Printing and operation problems (on page 46) ● Software installation problems (on page 48) ...
Printer Care and Troubleshooting If you have problems or questions about how to use PictureMate, check the built-in printout Color is wrong Printout is blurred The ink runs Insert memory card Eject memory card Load paper Change cartridge Wrong card inserted 4 Select the topic you want, then ...Checking and cleaning the print head (on page 41) ● Aligning the print head (on page 42) ● Cleaning Inside PictureMate (on page 45) ● Cleaning Outside PictureMate (on page 45) ● Printing and operation problems (on page 46) ● Software installation problems (on page 48) ...
User's Guide
Page 57
Note: If the screen displays a Photo cartridge low message, you replace the photo cartridge. 1 Load paper in PictureMate. 2 Press Menu. 3 Press l or r to highlight Maintenance, then press OK. 4 Press l or r to select Nozzle Check and press OK. 5 Press Print. OK Needs cleaning ● ... is OK, press OK to finish. 41 The nozzle check pattern is printed. 6 Check the pattern to see if there are missing colors, or have lines running through them-PictureMate's print head nozzles may not be -if photos are too light, are any gaps or missing lines. You can check the nozzles...
Note: If the screen displays a Photo cartridge low message, you replace the photo cartridge. 1 Load paper in PictureMate. 2 Press Menu. 3 Press l or r to highlight Maintenance, then press OK. 4 Press l or r to select Nozzle Check and press OK. 5 Press Print. OK Needs cleaning ● ... is OK, press OK to finish. 41 The nozzle check pattern is printed. 6 Check the pattern to see if there are missing colors, or have lines running through them-PictureMate's print head nozzles may not be -if photos are too light, are any gaps or missing lines. You can check the nozzles...
User's Guide
Page 58
...paper is connected to align the print head. 1 Load paper in the lower right corner of your taskbar (in PictureMate so you replace the photo cartridge. PictureMate makes some noise and you don't see any improvement after cleaning three times, see an Auto Cleaning message. Note...check the nozzles and clean the print head using your computer. 1 Make sure PictureMate is loaded. 2 Windows: Right-click the printer icon on page 48. Macintosh: Open the Applications folder and select EPSON Printer Utility3. Checking and Cleaning the Print Head Using the Computer You can also ...
...paper is connected to align the print head. 1 Load paper in the lower right corner of your taskbar (in PictureMate so you replace the photo cartridge. PictureMate makes some noise and you don't see any improvement after cleaning three times, see an Auto Cleaning message. Note...check the nozzles and clean the print head using your computer. 1 Make sure PictureMate is loaded. 2 Windows: Right-click the printer icon on page 48. Macintosh: Open the Applications folder and select EPSON Printer Utility3. Checking and Cleaning the Print Head Using the Computer You can also ...
User's Guide
Page 62
... three and a half minutes. See page 41. ● PictureMate won't work properly if it is performing routine maintenance. Connect the AC adapter and plug it into an electrical outlet to turn it off after you install a photo cartridge. Caution: Never use more ink the next time you turn ...The screen shuts off , or it may not be charged. Place it back on the components and don't spray lubricants or oils inside PictureMate. Wait until charging finishes before you install the photo cartridge, PictureMate charges its print head for a while. Don't get water on .
... three and a half minutes. See page 41. ● PictureMate won't work properly if it is performing routine maintenance. Connect the AC adapter and plug it into an electrical outlet to turn it off after you install a photo cartridge. Caution: Never use more ink the next time you turn ...The screen shuts off , or it may not be charged. Place it back on the components and don't spray lubricants or oils inside PictureMate. Wait until charging finishes before you install the photo cartridge, PictureMate charges its print head for a while. Don't get water on .
User's Guide
Page 64
... Software Installation Problems ● Follow the instructions beginning on setting up . ● The photo cartridge may need aligning. Your print is in a hot or sunny location, move it to print with... borders print faster than borderless photos. ● Turn off special features such as color effects and red-eye reduction. For faster printing, try these tips: ● Don't print... lines) in your prints. ● The print head may need aligning. can then use PictureMate to . ● Close other programs, including screen savers and virus protection software, and try...
... Software Installation Problems ● Follow the instructions beginning on setting up . ● The photo cartridge may need aligning. Your print is in a hot or sunny location, move it to print with... borders print faster than borderless photos. ● Turn off special features such as color effects and red-eye reduction. For faster printing, try these tips: ● Don't print... lines) in your prints. ● The print head may need aligning. can then use PictureMate to . ● Close other programs, including screen savers and virus protection software, and try...
User's Guide
Page 65
See page 29 to replace it. ● Colors may need to clean inside PictureMate. See page 45. ● Make sure your paper isn't damp or curled,... ● Make sure your print dries. See page 41. ● The photo cartridge may be old or low. See page 41. ● The photo cartridge may be old or low. Files saved in the image. ● The print...your paper isn't damaged, old, dirty, or loaded face down (load it is blurry or smeared. ● Use PictureMate photo paper to ensure proper saturation, absorption of the paper face up. ● The print head may need cleaning....
See page 29 to replace it. ● Colors may need to clean inside PictureMate. See page 45. ● Make sure your paper isn't damp or curled,... ● Make sure your print dries. See page 41. ● The photo cartridge may be old or low. See page 41. ● The photo cartridge may be old or low. Files saved in the image. ● The print...your paper isn't damaged, old, dirty, or loaded face down (load it is blurry or smeared. ● Use PictureMate photo paper to ensure proper saturation, absorption of the paper face up. ● The print head may need cleaning....
User's Guide
Page 75
... paper. Photo Cartridge (Included in each PictureMate Print Pack) Colors Black, Cyan, Magenta, and Yellow Cartridge life 6 months at 77 °F (25 °C) after opening the package Storage temperature -22 to 104 °F (-30 to your printer not covered by the manufacturer at 77 °F (25 °C). Do not use a genuine Epson PictureMate photo cartridge and do not...
... paper. Photo Cartridge (Included in each PictureMate Print Pack) Colors Black, Cyan, Magenta, and Yellow Cartridge life 6 months at 77 °F (25 °C) after opening the package Storage temperature -22 to 104 °F (-30 to your printer not covered by the manufacturer at 77 °F (25 °C). Do not use a genuine Epson PictureMate photo cartridge and do not...
User's Guide
Page 76
... Rated power Output A431H AC 100 to 240 V 50 to 240 V 11.5 W 3.0 W 0.3 Note: Check the label on all sides of PictureMate for voltage information. Mechanical Paper path Sheet feeder capacity Dimensions Weight Printable area Sheet feeder, top entry 20 sheets Storage: Width: 9.1 inches (231 mm... mm) Printing: Width: 9.1 inches (231 mm) Depth: 13.5 inches (344 mm) Height: 10.4 inches (265 mm) Approx. 4.9 lb (2.2 kg) without photo cartridge or AC adapter Border printing: 0.12 inch (3 mm) margin on the bottom of the paper Borderless printing: no margins Electrical Input voltage range 100 to...
... Rated power Output A431H AC 100 to 240 V 50 to 240 V 11.5 W 3.0 W 0.3 Note: Check the label on all sides of PictureMate for voltage information. Mechanical Paper path Sheet feeder capacity Dimensions Weight Printable area Sheet feeder, top entry 20 sheets Storage: Width: 9.1 inches (231 mm... mm) Printing: Width: 9.1 inches (231 mm) Depth: 13.5 inches (344 mm) Height: 10.4 inches (265 mm) Approx. 4.9 lb (2.2 kg) without photo cartridge or AC adapter Border printing: 0.12 inch (3 mm) margin on the bottom of the paper Borderless printing: no margins Electrical Input voltage range 100 to...