Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers)
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... Epson Papers Epson papers are designed to receive Epson inks and offer the optimal output quality High Resolution Printing High resolution allows the printer to produce greater detail in photos and sharper text and line art High Quality Halftoning Generates fast, color-accurate results with smooth transitions and true photographic image quality Epson's core printing technologies work together to the needs of specific users instead of core technologies used in Epson ink jet printers...
... Epson Papers Epson papers are designed to receive Epson inks and offer the optimal output quality High Resolution Printing High resolution allows the printer to produce greater detail in photos and sharper text and line art High Quality Halftoning Generates fast, color-accurate results with smooth transitions and true photographic image quality Epson's core printing technologies work together to the needs of specific users instead of core technologies used in Epson ink jet printers...
Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers)
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... ink jet printer uses a method referred to get sharp black text, superb photo quality photos, or both on the same page. The Epson printer drivers use a halftoning module that places ink droplets to create printed "dots" in various patterns so you never have to swap an ink cartridge to as halftoning, that produces fast, high-quality, color-accurate output. Ink Jet Printer Technical Brief Page 3 Whether the customer is an amateur photographer looking to primarily print photos...
... ink jet printer uses a method referred to get sharp black text, superb photo quality photos, or both on the same page. The Epson printer drivers use a halftoning module that places ink droplets to create printed "dots" in various patterns so you never have to swap an ink cartridge to as halftoning, that produces fast, high-quality, color-accurate output. Ink Jet Printer Technical Brief Page 3 Whether the customer is an amateur photographer looking to primarily print photos...
Basics
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..., call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766). Or you need to 9200 × 9200 pixels PictureMate recognizes and prints the first 999 photos on -screen User's Guide installed from retailers that sell printer supplies. 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 also buy a Print Pack wherever PictureMate is sold or from...
..., call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766). Or you need to 9200 × 9200 pixels PictureMate recognizes and prints the first 999 photos on -screen User's Guide installed from retailers that sell printer supplies. 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 also buy a Print Pack wherever PictureMate is sold or from...
Basics
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... have problems installing the software, see page 32 for free updates to your local computer dealer or from your PictureMate printer software. If you don't have a memory card inserted in PictureMate and view, copy, or print files on -screen User's Guide for your computer. Download instructions are posted for instructions. See your on the memory card as described here. ● Connect PictureMate to your computer, you can buy one from Epson. Print From a Computer To use PictureMate with a USB cable...
... have problems installing the software, see page 32 for free updates to your local computer dealer or from your PictureMate printer software. If you don't have a memory card inserted in PictureMate and view, copy, or print files on -screen User's Guide for your computer. Download instructions are posted for instructions. See your on the memory card as described here. ● Connect PictureMate to your computer, you can buy one from Epson. Print From a Computer To use PictureMate with a USB cable...
Basics
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...-screen instructions to install the links on -screen User's Guide. 31 You see a screen reminding you to connect PictureMate. 7 Click Next. 8 Read the license agreement and click Agree. 9 Click Install Printer Driver and Utilities, then follow the on-screen instructions to install the driver. 12 At the Install Menu, click Install Optional Web Links and follow the onscreen instructions to install the software. 11 At the Install Menu, click Install Printer Manual to install your on your printer, open it, then double...
...-screen instructions to install the links on -screen User's Guide. 31 You see a screen reminding you to connect PictureMate. 7 Click Next. 8 Read the license agreement and click Agree. 9 Click Install Printer Driver and Utilities, then follow the on-screen instructions to install the driver. 12 At the Install Menu, click Install Optional Web Links and follow the onscreen instructions to install the software. 11 At the Install Menu, click Install Printer Manual to install your on your printer, open it, then double...
Basics
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...: Use your Print Pack, see page 51. Other products may cause ink spills or other PictureMate accessories from retailers that sell printer supplies. Tip: If you see a message on the package. The Print Pack contains a new photo cartridge and photo paper. Replace Print Pack When PictureMate needs a new Print Pack, you want 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...
...: Use your Print Pack, see page 51. Other products may cause ink spills or other PictureMate accessories from retailers that sell printer supplies. Tip: If you see a message on the package. The Print Pack contains a new photo cartridge and photo paper. Replace Print Pack When PictureMate needs a new Print Pack, you want 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...
Basics
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...; Aligning the print head (on page 62) ● Cleaning PictureMate (on page 63) ● Printing and operation problems (on page 63) ● Software installation problems (on page 65) ● Print quality problems (on page 65) ● Problems with paper feeding (on page 66) ● Miscellaneous printout problems (on page 67) ● Where to highlight Maintenance, then press OK. 60 Note: If the screen displays a Print Pack low message, you can print a nozzle check pattern after cleaning the print head. 2 Press Menu. 3 Press u or d to get help (on page 67) Cleaning the Print Head...
...; Aligning the print head (on page 62) ● Cleaning PictureMate (on page 63) ● Printing and operation problems (on page 63) ● Software installation problems (on page 65) ● Print quality problems (on page 65) ● Problems with paper feeding (on page 66) ● Miscellaneous printout problems (on page 67) ● Where to highlight Maintenance, then press OK. 60 Note: If the screen displays a Print Pack low message, you can print a nozzle check pattern after cleaning the print head. 2 Press Menu. 3 Press u or d to get help (on page 67) Cleaning the Print Head...
Basics
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... need cleaning. Your print is grainy. Print Quality Problems You see banding (light lines) in your on-screen User's Guide. ● To print over a network, see the on-screen User's Guide for a minute before handling it 's damp or curled, load a new stack of paper. ● Remove each photo from the output tray after printing. See page 49. ● The print head may need aligning. See page 48 to install your paper isn't damaged, old, dirty, or loaded face down (load it . ● Make sure your software. Software Installation Problems...
... need cleaning. Your print is grainy. Print Quality Problems You see banding (light lines) in your on-screen User's Guide. ● To print over a network, see the on-screen User's Guide for a minute before handling it 's damp or curled, load a new stack of paper. ● Remove each photo from the output tray after printing. See page 49. ● The print head may need aligning. See page 48 to install your paper isn't damaged, old, dirty, or loaded face down (load it . ● Make sure your software. Software Installation Problems...
Basics
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... Removing the cartridge can get too hot or too cold. 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 power to the outlet until the On light goes out. ● Before transporting the printer, make sure you use it safely and effectively: ● Be sure to rapid changes...
... Removing the cartridge can get too hot or too cold. 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 power to the outlet until the On light goes out. ● Before transporting the printer, make sure you use it safely and effectively: ● Be sure to rapid changes...
Basics
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... PictureMate Print Pack, you can return the remaining sheets of photos you a pro-rated refund for the number of sheets returned, plus a maximum of 4 × 6 PictureMate Photo Paper, so that covers only end-user claims in fewer photos per sheet.). Both a PictureMate Photo Cartridge and some PictureMate Photo Paper were included in the Print Pack contains enough ink to allow borderless, color printing of about the number of photo paper in poor color reproduction, print quality problems or more photos with paper from the PictureMate Print...
... PictureMate Print Pack, you can return the remaining sheets of photos you a pro-rated refund for the number of sheets returned, plus a maximum of 4 × 6 PictureMate Photo Paper, so that covers only end-user claims in fewer photos per sheet.). Both a PictureMate Photo Cartridge and some PictureMate Photo Paper were included in the Print Pack contains enough ink to allow borderless, color printing of about the number of photo paper in poor color reproduction, print quality problems or more photos with paper from the PictureMate Print...
Product Information Guide
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... in the PictureMate 200 Series Print Pack.) Size Paper type 4 × 6 inches ® PictureMate Photo Paper (included with PictureMate 200 Series Print Pack) Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy Epson Premium Photo Paper Semigloss Caution: Don't load plain paper; PictureMate Flash (PM 280) Printer Parts Paper support Edge guides Photo viewer screen Built-in CD burner (slot is on right side) Memory card light Memory card slots Output tray External drive port for external devices Handle Power inlet Optional battery cover Cartridge release lever USB port for Photo cartridge computer...
... in the PictureMate 200 Series Print Pack.) Size Paper type 4 × 6 inches ® PictureMate Photo Paper (included with PictureMate 200 Series Print Pack) Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy Epson Premium Photo Paper Semigloss Caution: Don't load plain paper; PictureMate Flash (PM 280) Printer Parts Paper support Edge guides Photo viewer screen Built-in CD burner (slot is on right side) Memory card light Memory card slots Output tray External drive port for external devices Handle Power inlet Optional battery cover Cartridge release lever USB port for Photo cartridge computer...
Product Information Guide
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... Device Interface Connectivity Bit rate Connector type Data Encoding Recommended cable length Universal Serial Bus Specifications Revision 2.0* 480 Mbps (High speed device) USB Series A NRZI Less than 6 feet (1.8 meters) * Not all sides of the paper Borderless printing: no margins Electrical Input voltage range 110 to 120 V or 220 to 240 V Power consumption (approximate) Printing 19.0 W Sleep mode 4.0 W Powered off 0.4 W Note: Check the label on all USB devices are supported.
... Device Interface Connectivity Bit rate Connector type Data Encoding Recommended cable length Universal Serial Bus Specifications Revision 2.0* 480 Mbps (High speed device) USB Series A NRZI Less than 6 feet (1.8 meters) * Not all sides of the paper Borderless printing: no margins Electrical Input voltage range 110 to 120 V or 220 to 240 V Power consumption (approximate) Printing 19.0 W Sleep mode 4.0 W Powered off 0.4 W Note: Check the label on all USB devices are supported.
Product Information Guide
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... optional Epson Bluetooth Photo Print adapter, part number C12C824383) ❏ Your computer ❏ A CD inserted in the built-in use, the photo viewer screen goes dark after 13 minutes. Press any button to see it back on your memory card or device. 8/06 PictureMate Flash (PM 280) - 5 Press the Display button to highlight Edit, then press OK. 4. Press or to 9200 × 9200 pixels Note: PictureMate supports Exif Print image enhancement features. Printing PictureMate...
... optional Epson Bluetooth Photo Print adapter, part number C12C824383) ❏ Your computer ❏ A CD inserted in the built-in use, the photo viewer screen goes dark after 13 minutes. Press any button to see it back on your memory card or device. 8/06 PictureMate Flash (PM 280) - 5 Press the Display button to highlight Edit, then press OK. 4. Press or to 9200 × 9200 pixels Note: PictureMate supports Exif Print image enhancement features. Printing PictureMate...
Product Information Guide
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... press Print to print your pre-selected photos. 8/06 PictureMate Flash (PM 280) - 7 PictureMate automatically reads your selected photos 2. Your photos are highlighted orange: Printing Photos By Date You can print photos taken on the screen. Make sure you have enough paper loaded, then press Print to start printing. 4. Highlight the first photo in the box for printing with DPOF, then insert your camera supports DPOF (Digital Print Order Format), you can use , , , or to increase the number...
... press Print to print your pre-selected photos. 8/06 PictureMate Flash (PM 280) - 7 PictureMate automatically reads your selected photos 2. Your photos are highlighted orange: Printing Photos By Date You can print photos taken on the screen. Make sure you have enough paper loaded, then press Print to start printing. 4. Highlight the first photo in the box for printing with DPOF, then insert your camera supports DPOF (Digital Print Order Format), you can use , , , or to increase the number...
Product Information Guide
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... the fastest printing, select Border. PictureMate Flash (PM 280) 8/06 Choosing a Layout By default, your card one by pressing Stop or Cancel. You can control the amount of paper as shown: 5. For other settings you can print all the photos on your photos are automatically expanded and cropped around the edges. You have PictureMate display all photos or a range of photos (as described on page 6). Your photos will be cut off...
... the fastest printing, select Border. PictureMate Flash (PM 280) 8/06 Choosing a Layout By default, your card one by pressing Stop or Cancel. You can control the amount of paper as shown: 5. For other settings you can print all the photos on your photos are automatically expanded and cropped around the edges. You have PictureMate display all photos or a range of photos (as described on page 6). Your photos will be cut off...
Product Information Guide
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... CD is ejected automatically when the backup is turned off. 2. Insert a CD into the slot until it 's fully charged, or connect the AC power adapter. 2. Make sure PictureMate is finished. Note: If you want to print a proof sheet or index of your photos. Use only 12-cm CDs and select a quality brand. The following types are compatible with your photos. PictureMate Flash (PM 280) 8/06 PictureMate Flash (PM 280) Saving Photos to the...
... CD is ejected automatically when the backup is turned off. 2. Insert a CD into the slot until it 's fully charged, or connect the AC power adapter. 2. Make sure PictureMate is finished. Note: If you want to print a proof sheet or index of your photos. Use only 12-cm CDs and select a quality brand. The following types are compatible with your photos. PictureMate Flash (PM 280) 8/06 PictureMate Flash (PM 280) Saving Photos to the...
Product Information Guide
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... may cause ink spills or other PictureMate accessories from retailers that sell printer supplies. 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 Note: If you need to PictureMate not covered by Epson's warranty. Tip: If you see a replacement message while printing, you must install the new one box: photo paper and a photo cartridge. sales) or www.epson.ca (Canadian...
... may cause ink spills or other PictureMate accessories from retailers that sell printer supplies. 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 Note: If you need to PictureMate not covered by Epson's warranty. Tip: If you see a replacement message while printing, you must install the new one box: photo paper and a photo cartridge. sales) or www.epson.ca (Canadian...
Product Information Guide
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... chip PictureMate Flash (PM 280) 8. If you can print a nozzle check pattern after you can 't clean the print head until it , normal printing may need to use the cartridge lever to clean the print head. When it used to be-if photos are too light, are missing colors, or have lines running through them-PictureMate's print head may not be able to select Auto Cleaning and press OK. Install the photo cartridge immediately after cleaning the print head. 2. Slide the lever all the way. Load paper in PictureMate so you remove...
... chip PictureMate Flash (PM 280) 8. If you can print a nozzle check pattern after you can 't clean the print head until it , normal printing may need to use the cartridge lever to clean the print head. When it used to be-if photos are too light, are missing colors, or have lines running through them-PictureMate's print head may not be able to select Auto Cleaning and press OK. Install the photo cartridge immediately after cleaning the print head. 2. Slide the lever all the way. Load paper in PictureMate so you remove...
Product Information Guide
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... are clean. PictureMate aligns the print head and exits the Maintenance menu. Remove all paper and printed photos. 6. Press or to turn off PictureMate. 4. You see any gaps in set #1. Unplug the power cable and any installed memory cards. 3. Then press OK. 9. Remove any connected USB cables or device from the power outlet. 5. PictureMate Flash (PM 280) 8/06 If there are no streaks or white lines. (You may need to clean it used to be damaged or ink may need to align the print head. 1. If you align the print head...
... are clean. PictureMate aligns the print head and exits the Maintenance menu. Remove all paper and printed photos. 6. Press or to turn off PictureMate. 4. You see any gaps in set #1. Unplug the power cable and any installed memory cards. 3. Then press OK. 9. Remove any connected USB cables or device from the power outlet. 5. PictureMate Flash (PM 280) 8/06 If there are no streaks or white lines. (You may need to clean it used to be damaged or ink may need to align the print head. 1. If you align the print head...
Warranty Statement - Rechargeable Battery
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... serial number be removed or should the product fail to you, freight prepaid, so long as fire, flood, and lightning, improper electrical current, or interaction with the PictureMate Snap (PM 240) and PictureMate Flash (PM 280). Shipments to function properly as a result of the covered product. What Epson Will Do To Correct Problems: Should this limited warranty statement, that the product if purchased and used...
... serial number be removed or should the product fail to you, freight prepaid, so long as fire, flood, and lightning, improper electrical current, or interaction with the PictureMate Snap (PM 240) and PictureMate Flash (PM 280). Shipments to function properly as a result of the covered product. What Epson Will Do To Correct Problems: Should this limited warranty statement, that the product if purchased and used...