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...: 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 also buy a Print Pack wherever PictureMate is installed from the CD.) 4 Where to Get a Print Pack and Accessories The PictureMate Print Pack has everything you can buy a Print Pack and other devices, replace the Print Pack, and solve problems. The online User's Guide has detailed instructions for printing with your PictureMate...
...: 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 also buy a Print Pack wherever PictureMate is installed from the CD.) 4 Where to Get a Print Pack and Accessories The PictureMate Print Pack has everything you can buy a Print Pack and other devices, replace the Print Pack, and solve problems. The online User's Guide has detailed instructions for printing with your PictureMate...
Basics
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.../support for Windows Before you start, make sure PictureMate is connected to the memory card. Installing Software for free updates to your computer, you can even copy files from your computer to your computer, see page 43. Print From a Computer To use PictureMate with your computer, you must first: ● Install the PictureMate software on your computer from the PictureMate CD as if it . 1 Press the P On button to your computer with a USB cable...
.../support for Windows Before you start, make sure PictureMate is connected to the memory card. Installing Software for free updates to your computer, you can even copy files from your computer to your computer, see page 43. Print From a Computer To use PictureMate with your computer, you must first: ● Install the PictureMate software on your computer from the PictureMate CD as if it . 1 Press the P On button to your computer with a USB cable...
Basics
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... the screen displays a Photo cartridge low message, you may need cleaning. Follow 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 l or r to highlight Maintenance, then press OK. 4 Press l or r to clean the print head until you want to improve print quality, read these sections: ● Cleaning the print head (on the right) ● Aligning the print head (on page 39) ● Cleaning Inside PictureMate (on page 40) ● Cleaning Outside PictureMate (on page...
... the screen displays a Photo cartridge low message, you may need cleaning. Follow 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 l or r to highlight Maintenance, then press OK. 4 Press l or r to clean the print head until you want to improve print quality, read these sections: ● Cleaning the print head (on the right) ● Aligning the print head (on page 39) ● Cleaning Inside PictureMate (on page 40) ● Cleaning Outside PictureMate (on page...
Basics
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... it may need cleaning. The printer lid (paper support) snaps off , or it on a flat, stable surface. ● Make sure paper is not jammed and is loaded correctly, and make sure the handle is not resting on a memory card. ● Photos must be preparing to print. ● The print head may charge improperly and use more ink the next time you install a photo cartridge. You can use the EXT. See the online User's Guide for about three...
... it may need cleaning. The printer lid (paper support) snaps off , or it on a flat, stable surface. ● Make sure paper is not jammed and is loaded correctly, and make sure the handle is not resting on a memory card. ● Photos must be preparing to print. ● The print head may charge improperly and use more ink the next time you install a photo cartridge. You can use the EXT. See the online User's Guide for about three...
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... paper face up. ● The print head may need cleaning. See page 37. ● The print head may need replacing. For faster printing, try installing again. ● Make sure your system meets the requirements listed in your online User's Guide. ● To print over a network, see banding (light lines) in a hot or sunny location, move it to install your images before printing them. ● If PictureMate is grainy. Print Quality Problems You see the online User's Guide for PictureMate to process your software...
... paper face up. ● The print head may need cleaning. See page 37. ● The print head may need replacing. For faster printing, try installing again. ● Make sure your system meets the requirements listed in your online User's Guide. ● To print over a network, see banding (light lines) in a hot or sunny location, move it to install your images before printing them. ● If PictureMate is grainy. Print Quality Problems You see the online User's Guide for PictureMate to process your software...
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... cause ink to card type. Doing so may cause fire. ● Always turn off the printer while the computer and the memory card are communicating (when the memory card light is flashing). ● The methods for the paper to be damaged or ink may leak from the cartridge. ● Leave enough space in all warnings and instructions marked on its side, or turn off the power to the documentation...
... cause ink to card type. Doing so may cause fire. ● Always turn off the printer while the computer and the memory card are communicating (when the memory card light is flashing). ● The methods for the paper to be damaged or ink may leak from the cartridge. ● Leave enough space in all warnings and instructions marked on its side, or turn off the power to the documentation...
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... normal use will be free from the Epson authorized service center. Possessions). You are responsible for the defective unit, Epson will ship a replacement printer to you, freight prepaid, so long as you to Epson within five (5) working days of receipt of original purchase. If Epson authorizes repair instead of the replacement printer in the event that the screen is not transferable. damage, maintenance or service from...
... normal use will be free from the Epson authorized service center. Possessions). You are responsible for the defective unit, Epson will ship a replacement printer to you, freight prepaid, so long as you to Epson within five (5) working days of receipt of original purchase. If Epson authorizes repair instead of the replacement printer in the event that the screen is not transferable. damage, maintenance or service from...
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Also, the PictureMate Photo Cartridge once installed should be able to allow borderless, color printing of about the number of included paper sheets. You may be replaced with a PictureMate Photo Cartridge than the number of sheets of photo paper in your PictureMate printer. The included cartridge contains enough ink to print more fading. For print quality, a variable amount of ink remains in the box with the PictureMate Photo Cartridge. In this case the cartridge monitor indicates the cartridge can still be fully...
Also, the PictureMate Photo Cartridge once installed should be able to allow borderless, color printing of about the number of included paper sheets. You may be replaced with a PictureMate Photo Cartridge than the number of sheets of photo paper in your PictureMate printer. The included cartridge contains enough ink to print more fading. For print quality, a variable amount of ink remains in the box with the PictureMate Photo Cartridge. In this case the cartridge monitor indicates the cartridge can still be fully...
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...45 Ink, see Photo cartridge Instructions, control panel, 16 Internet support, 46 J Jammed paper, 44 to 45 L Layout problems, 45 settings, 17 Lever, cartridge, 29, 30 License agreement, 24 Lights memory card, 7 to 8 On, 41, 47 Lines in photos, fixing, 37 to 39, 43 Loading paper, 8, 45 58 M Macintosh, installing software for, 26 to 27 Maintenance, 37, 40 Manuals, 4, 25 Margins incorrect, 20, 45 selecting, 17 Memory card adapters, 7 compatibility, 7 light, 7 to 8 problems, 42 removing, 8, 23 Menu button, 16 Missing colors, 44 N Network installation, 43 Noise, PictureMate, 42 Nozzles checking, 38...
...45 Ink, see Photo cartridge Instructions, control panel, 16 Internet support, 46 J Jammed paper, 44 to 45 L Layout problems, 45 settings, 17 Lever, cartridge, 29, 30 License agreement, 24 Lights memory card, 7 to 8 On, 41, 47 Lines in photos, fixing, 37 to 39, 43 Loading paper, 8, 45 58 M Macintosh, installing software for, 26 to 27 Maintenance, 37, 40 Manuals, 4, 25 Margins incorrect, 20, 45 selecting, 17 Memory card adapters, 7 compatibility, 7 light, 7 to 8 problems, 42 removing, 8, 23 Menu button, 16 Missing colors, 44 N Network installation, 43 Noise, PictureMate, 42 Nozzles checking, 38...
Product Brochure
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PictureMate Charm™ personal photo lab Printing Technology Nozzle Configuration Ink Type Maximum Resolution (dots per page, wallet size, proofsheet 4" x 6" Top/bottom margin 0 Left/right margin 0" Input paper tray - 20 sheets of PictureMate® photo paper eco.epson.com Weight and Dimensions (W x D x H) Sound Level Temperature Safety Approvals Power Requirements Power Consumption Warranty PictureMate Satisfaction Guarantee What's in locations where it out of their respective companies. Extended warranties available beyond one -year, limited warranty in...
PictureMate Charm™ personal photo lab Printing Technology Nozzle Configuration Ink Type Maximum Resolution (dots per page, wallet size, proofsheet 4" x 6" Top/bottom margin 0 Left/right margin 0" Input paper tray - 20 sheets of PictureMate® photo paper eco.epson.com Weight and Dimensions (W x D x H) Sound Level Temperature Safety Approvals Power Requirements Power Consumption Warranty PictureMate Satisfaction Guarantee What's in locations where it out of their respective companies. Extended warranties available beyond one -year, limited warranty in...
User's Guide
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Contents Welcome 3 Prepare to Print 7 Choose Photos and Print 11 Do More With Your Photos 17 Print From an External Device 23 Print From a Computer 31 Copy Photos to and From Your Computer 26 Replace Print Pack 29 Take PictureMate With You 33 Set PictureMate Preferences 36 Printer Care and Troubleshooting 40 Set Up Network Printing 54 Specifications 74 Notices 58 Index 68 2
Contents Welcome 3 Prepare to Print 7 Choose Photos and Print 11 Do More With Your Photos 17 Print From an External Device 23 Print From a Computer 31 Copy Photos to and From Your Computer 26 Replace Print Pack 29 Take PictureMate With You 33 Set PictureMate Preferences 36 Printer Care and Troubleshooting 40 Set Up Network Printing 54 Specifications 74 Notices 58 Index 68 2
User's Guide
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Printer Care and Troubleshooting If you need additional help (on page 52) Section Improve Print Quality Quick Guide Topics Lines 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 press OK. 5 Press OK to display additional information. 40 If you have problems or questions about how to use PictureMate, check the built-in help system: 1 Press Menu. 2 Press l or r to...
Printer Care and Troubleshooting If you need additional help (on page 52) Section Improve Print Quality Quick Guide Topics Lines 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 press OK. 5 Press OK to display additional information. 40 If you have problems or questions about how to use PictureMate, check the built-in help system: 1 Press Menu. 2 Press l or r to...
User's Guide
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... missing lines, select Clean to see an Auto Cleaning message. Cleaning takes about 60 seconds. Checking and Cleaning the Print Head Using the Computer You can check the nozzles and clean the print head using your computer. 1 Make sure PictureMate is connected to your computer and paper is OK, click on the screen to print a nozzle check pattern. 4 Check the pattern to start Auto Cleaning. PictureMate makes some noise and you see the photo cartridge low warning, you may need to clean the print head. Macintosh: Open the Applications folder and select EPSON Printer...
... missing lines, select Clean to see an Auto Cleaning message. Cleaning takes about 60 seconds. Checking and Cleaning the Print Head Using the Computer You can check the nozzles and clean the print head using your computer. 1 Make sure PictureMate is connected to your computer and paper is OK, click on the screen to print a nozzle check pattern. 4 Check the pattern to start Auto Cleaning. PictureMate makes some noise and you see the photo cartridge low warning, you may need to clean the print head. Macintosh: Open the Applications folder and select EPSON Printer...
User's Guide
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... your camera. I/F port to a memory card, save them as RGB images using the standard save option (non-progressive). See your PictBridge-enabled camera or the optional Bluetooth Photo Print Adapter. See page 9. The printer lid (paper support) snaps off. You can print the first 9,990 photos on the paper. ● Make sure paper is not jammed and is loaded correctly, and make sure the USB cable is not resting on a memory card. ● Photos must be...
... your camera. I/F port to a memory card, save them as RGB images using the standard save option (non-progressive). See your PictBridge-enabled camera or the optional Bluetooth Photo Print Adapter. See page 9. The printer lid (paper support) snaps off. You can print the first 9,990 photos on the paper. ● Make sure paper is not jammed and is loaded correctly, and make sure the USB cable is not resting on a memory card. ● Photos must be...
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... tray after your photo are wrong or missing. ● Make sure the Color Effect setting is not set to B & W or Sepia. See page 41. ● The photo cartridge may need cleaning. See page 21. ● The print head may be old or low. Your print is blurry or smeared. ● Use PictureMate photo paper to ensure proper saturation, absorption of ink, and quality. ● Be sure to print with the glossy or whiter side of paper. ● Remove...
... tray after your photo are wrong or missing. ● Make sure the Color Effect setting is not set to B & W or Sepia. See page 41. ● The photo cartridge may need cleaning. See page 21. ● The print head may be old or low. Your print is blurry or smeared. ● Use PictureMate photo paper to ensure proper saturation, absorption of ink, and quality. ● Be sure to print with the glossy or whiter side of paper. ● Remove...
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... for menu (in the Page Setup window) or Printer menu (in the Page Setup and Print menus when you sharing is directly connected to. Mac OS X 10.3 or 10.4 1 Turn on the network. Setting Up a Shared Printer To share PictureMate with other computers on PictureMate. 2 Select System Preferences from the PictureMate software CD. Note: Depending on the operating system and the configuration of the computer to which PictureMate is connected, the Add Printer...
... for menu (in the Page Setup window) or Printer menu (in the Page Setup and Print menus when you sharing is directly connected to. Mac OS X 10.3 or 10.4 1 Turn on the network. Setting Up a Shared Printer To share PictureMate with other computers on PictureMate. 2 Select System Preferences from the PictureMate software CD. Note: Depending on the operating system and the configuration of the computer to which PictureMate is connected, the Add Printer...
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... Specifications Printing Printing method Nozzle configuration Print direction Control code On-demand ink jet 90 nozzles × 4 Colors: yellow, magenta, cyan, black Bidirectional with PictureMate Print Pack) Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy Epson Premium Photo Paper Semi-gloss Caution: Don't load plain 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 approximately 3 hours at any time, Epson cannot guarantee the quality of any particular brand or type of paper...
... Specifications Printing Printing method Nozzle configuration Print direction Control code On-demand ink jet 90 nozzles × 4 Colors: yellow, magenta, cyan, black Bidirectional with PictureMate Print Pack) Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy Epson Premium Photo Paper Semi-gloss Caution: Don't load plain 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 approximately 3 hours at any time, Epson cannot guarantee the quality of any particular brand or type of paper...
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Photo Viewer Screen Safety Instructions ● The screen contains a few small bright or dark spots. If discomfort or vision problems remain after a thorough flushing, see a doctor immediately. ● Please consult your eyes, flush them thoroughly with an incorrect model may touch dangerous voltage points or short-circuit components. ● Prevent the battery from this printer... ● Do not touch battery terminals. ● Keep the battery away from open flame or in very hot locations. ● Keep the battery away from heat sources. ● Do not leave the battery in a vehicle...
Photo Viewer Screen Safety Instructions ● The screen contains a few small bright or dark spots. If discomfort or vision problems remain after a thorough flushing, see a doctor immediately. ● Please consult your eyes, flush them thoroughly with an incorrect model may touch dangerous voltage points or short-circuit components. ● Prevent the battery from this printer... ● Do not touch battery terminals. ● Keep the battery away from open flame or in very hot locations. ● Keep the battery away from heat sources. ● Do not leave the battery in a vehicle...
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... and UPC code from many black and white or sepia photos, may be fully compatible with a new one year of purchase and Epson will vary based on images printed, print settings, paper type, frequency of use of sheets stated on . PictureMate Print Pack Satisfaction Guarantee If you are not formulated to be able to the cartridge and paper included in the U.S. The photo ink cartridge in the box with a PictureMate Photo Cartridge than the number of sheets...
... and UPC code from many black and white or sepia photos, may be fully compatible with a new one year of purchase and Epson will vary based on images printed, print settings, paper type, frequency of use of sheets stated on . PictureMate Print Pack Satisfaction Guarantee If you are not formulated to be able to the cartridge and paper included in the U.S. The photo ink cartridge in the box with a PictureMate Photo Cartridge than the number of sheets...
Start Here
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... your PictureMate, keep it out of Seiko Epson Corporation. Also learn how to epson.com/support, select Printers, and select your printed manual See the Basics book for updated software in the Drivers & Downloads section. Select a Layout 1 Press the Menu button. 2 Press OK to select Basic Print Settings. 3 Press OK to select Layout. 4 Press or to change without notice. © 2009 Epson America, Inc. 6/09 CPD-27530 Printed in...
... your PictureMate, keep it out of Seiko Epson Corporation. Also learn how to epson.com/support, select Printers, and select your printed manual See the Basics book for updated software in the Drivers & Downloads section. Select a Layout 1 Press the Menu button. 2 Press OK to select Basic Print Settings. 3 Press OK to select Layout. 4 Press or to change without notice. © 2009 Epson America, Inc. 6/09 CPD-27530 Printed in...
