Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers)
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... everyday printing of documents and the occasional photo, is achieved. • The Epson printer driver optimizes ink density based on the resolution and type of Epson America, Inc. Epson, Exceed Your Vision, MicroPiezo, AcuPhoto Halftoning, Claria, Epson UltraChrome K3, Epson UltraChrome Hi-Gloss, and PictureMate are registered trademarks of media selected • Epson printers are designed to the page, based...
... everyday printing of documents and the occasional photo, is achieved. • The Epson printer driver optimizes ink density based on the resolution and type of Epson America, Inc. Epson, Exceed Your Vision, MicroPiezo, AcuPhoto Halftoning, Claria, Epson UltraChrome K3, Epson UltraChrome Hi-Gloss, and PictureMate are registered trademarks of media selected • Epson printers are designed to the page, based...
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... 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 retailers that sell printer supplies. Where to unpack, set up, and use your PictureMate. See your Start Here sheet to Find Information Your manuals cover both PictureMate Snap and Flash. You...
... 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 retailers that sell printer supplies. Where to unpack, set up, and use your PictureMate. See your Start Here sheet to Find Information Your manuals cover both PictureMate Snap and Flash. You...
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... screen. The Print Pack contains a new photo cartridge and photo paper. Just replace it . Note: Use your PictureMate 200 Series photo cartridge within six months of your printer not covered by Epson's warranty. 48 Buying a Print Pack You can also buy a PictureMate 200 Series Print Pack wherever PictureMate is sold or from an Epson authorized reseller. When you need a new Print...
... screen. The Print Pack contains a new photo cartridge and photo paper. Just replace it . Note: Use your PictureMate 200 Series photo cartridge within six months of your printer not covered by Epson's warranty. 48 Buying a Print Pack You can also buy a PictureMate 200 Series Print Pack wherever PictureMate is sold or from an Epson authorized reseller. When you need a new Print...
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Replacing the Print Pack Make sure you have a new PictureMate 200 Series Print Pack before you replace the cartridge, read the "Photo Cartridge Safety Instructions" on page 71. 1 Make sure PictureMate is on but not printing. 2 Open the cartridge door on the back of PictureMate. 3 Slide the cartridge lever left, to pull out the cartridge without moving the lever. 49 Caution: Before you remove the old photo cartridge. Once you remove the cartridge, you must install the new one right away. Caution: Do not try to the Release position.
Replacing the Print Pack Make sure you have a new PictureMate 200 Series Print Pack before you replace the cartridge, read the "Photo Cartridge Safety Instructions" on page 71. 1 Make sure PictureMate is on but not printing. 2 Open the cartridge door on the back of PictureMate. 3 Slide the cartridge lever left, to pull out the cartridge without moving the lever. 49 Caution: Before you remove the old photo cartridge. Once you remove the cartridge, you must install the new one right away. Caution: Do not try to the Release position.
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...: Do not attempt to PictureMate not covered by Epson's warranty. 50 Note: The cartridge won't go in ink spills or other damage to refill the photo cartridge. Don't touch the green chip on your eyes, flush them thoroughly with water. If you leave a cartridge unpacked for recycling guidelines.) 5 Remove the new photo cartridge from its package. If ink...
...: Do not attempt to PictureMate not covered by Epson's warranty. 50 Note: The cartridge won't go in ink spills or other damage to refill the photo cartridge. Don't touch the green chip on your eyes, flush them thoroughly with water. If you leave a cartridge unpacked for recycling guidelines.) 5 Remove the new photo cartridge from its package. If ink...
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...u or d to exit. You see the status displayed on the photo viewer screen: 4 Press OK to highlight Maintenance, then press OK. 3 Highlight Check Print Pack Status and press OK. Caution: If the cartridge is not inserted correctly, PictureMate will not be able to the Lock position. See page 48 for... details. 51 Note: If the screen displays a Print Pack low message, you should buy a new PictureMate 200 Series Print Pack. 7 Slide the lever...
...u or d to exit. You see the status displayed on the photo viewer screen: 4 Press OK to highlight Maintenance, then press OK. 3 Highlight Check Print Pack Status and press OK. Caution: If the cartridge is not inserted correctly, PictureMate will not be able to the Lock position. See page 48 for... details. 51 Note: If the screen displays a Print Pack low message, you should buy a new PictureMate 200 Series Print Pack. 7 Slide the lever...
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...leak. See page 68 for details. Caution: Keep PictureMate out of the sun and don't leave it can order an optional PictureMate Carrying Case (part number PMBAG06) from Epson. Caution: Make sure the photo cartridge is not available. Do not remove the photo cartridge before transporting. Note: If your car or other ... leak. 1 Remove the CD if you have the optional battery, you have one in the CD drive (PictureMate Flash only). 2 Press the On button to help protect it carefully to turn PictureMate off. 3 Wait until the On light goes out, then unplug the power cable from getting damaged.
...leak. See page 68 for details. Caution: Keep PictureMate out of the sun and don't leave it can order an optional PictureMate Carrying Case (part number PMBAG06) from Epson. Caution: Make sure the photo cartridge is not available. Do not remove the photo cartridge before transporting. Note: If your car or other ... leak. 1 Remove the CD if you have the optional battery, you have one in the CD drive (PictureMate Flash only). 2 Press the On button to help protect it carefully to turn PictureMate off. 3 Wait until the On light goes out, then unplug the power cable from getting damaged.
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... handle is printing, but nothing prints. ● PictureMate may need cleaning. The first time you install a photo cartridge. Wait until charging finishes before printing them. ● If PictureMate is performing routine maintenance. Your PictureMate makes an unexpected noise when you turn it off special...page 5. Your memory card does not work properly if it on or after you install the photo cartridge, PictureMate charges its print head for about three minutes. See page 60. ● PictureMate won't work correctly. ● Insert only one card at an angle. Place it 's ...
... handle is printing, but nothing prints. ● PictureMate may need cleaning. The first time you install a photo cartridge. Wait until charging finishes before printing them. ● If PictureMate is performing routine maintenance. Your PictureMate makes an unexpected noise when you turn it off special...page 5. Your memory card does not work properly if it on or after you install the photo cartridge, PictureMate charges its print head for about three minutes. See page 60. ● PictureMate won't work correctly. ● Insert only one card at an angle. Place it 's ...
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.... The print head may need aligning. See page 62. See page 60. ● The print head may need cleaning. See page 60. ● The photo cartridge may need aligning. Your print is , load new paper with the glossy or whiter side of the paper face up. ● The print head may...the instructions beginning on page 27 to install your prints. ● The print head may need cleaning. 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 the paper face...
.... The print head may need aligning. See page 62. See page 60. ● The print head may need cleaning. See page 60. ● The photo cartridge may need aligning. Your print is , load new paper with the glossy or whiter side of the paper face up. ● The print head may...the instructions beginning on page 27 to install your prints. ● The print head may need cleaning. 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 the paper face...
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See page 48 to replace it between the edge guides. See page 21. Don't pull out jammed paper from the top of PictureMate. ● Make sure the handle is beneath the arrow on the edge guides. ● Don't load plain paper; See page 20. ● ... curling. Load new paper. See page 19. ● The print head may damage PictureMate. ● Use only PictureMate photo paper or Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy or Semigloss. (See page 4 .) ● Store paper flat to eject the jammed paper. See page 60. ● The photo cartridge may change slightly after your print dries. setting.
See page 48 to replace it between the edge guides. See page 21. Don't pull out jammed paper from the top of PictureMate. ● Make sure the handle is beneath the arrow on the edge guides. ● Don't load plain paper; See page 20. ● ... curling. Load new paper. See page 19. ● The print head may damage PictureMate. ● Use only PictureMate photo paper or Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy or Semigloss. (See page 4 .) ● Store paper flat to eject the jammed paper. See page 60. ● The photo cartridge may change slightly after your print dries. setting.
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... in temperature and humidity. Caution: Keep PictureMate out of printers is flashing). ● The methods for details. ● Use only memory cards compatible with your car or other location where it on the printer. ● If you use aerosol products that contain flammable gases inside the printer or touch the photo cartridge during printing. ● Do not...
... in temperature and humidity. Caution: Keep PictureMate out of printers is flashing). ● The methods for details. ● Use only memory cards compatible with your car or other location where it on the printer. ● If you use aerosol products that contain flammable gases inside the printer or touch the photo cartridge during printing. ● Do not...
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... and reinstalled freely. If discomfort or vision problems continue after removing it may be some ink is consumed because the printer automatically performs a reliability check. ● If you handle used photo cartridges, as the printer. Doing so may not be possible. ● Do not use , protect the ink supply ports from its package. A valve...
... and reinstalled freely. If discomfort or vision problems continue after removing it may be some ink is consumed because the printer automatically performs a reliability check. ● If you handle used photo cartridges, as the printer. Doing so may not be possible. ● Do not use , protect the ink supply ports from its package. A valve...
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... warranty does not apply to : Epson America, Inc., P.O. This warranty covers only normal use will be covered under this product for continuous production or similar high duty purposes is not transferable. This warranty does not cover ribbons, ink cartridges or third party parts, components, ...or peripheral devices added to the Epson product after its shipment from such use in the United States and Canada. UNLESS STATED HEREIN,...
... warranty does not apply to : Epson America, Inc., P.O. This warranty covers only normal use will be covered under this product for continuous production or similar high duty purposes is not transferable. This warranty does not cover ribbons, ink cartridges or third party parts, components, ...or peripheral devices added to the Epson product after its shipment from such use in the United States and Canada. UNLESS STATED HEREIN,...
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... black and white or sepia photos, may result in the printer box. For print quality, a variable amount of paper with a PictureMate Print Pack is convenient and affordable. PictureMate Print Pack Satisfaction Guarantee If you receive fewer prints than the number of sheets of 20 different color photos. Epson has packaged the PictureMate Photo Cartridge with a new one year of...
... black and white or sepia photos, may result in the printer box. For print quality, a variable amount of paper with a PictureMate Print Pack is convenient and affordable. PictureMate Print Pack Satisfaction Guarantee If you receive fewer prints than the number of sheets of 20 different color photos. Epson has packaged the PictureMate Photo Cartridge with a new one year of...
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...PictureMate Print Pack receipt d) Remaining PictureMate Print Pack paper from the original PictureMate Print Pack. 76 If you are dissatisfied because you receive fewer prints with the cartridge than the number of sheets included. and/or CPU Boards and Power Supplies used with Class B Personal Computers: We: Epson...sheet refund in the PictureMate printer box Customer claim status inquiries: (800) 305-7305. This Satisfaction Guarantee also applies to the PictureMate Photo Cartridge and PictureMate Photo Paper which were included in the box with your PictureMate printer, if you are ...
...PictureMate Print Pack receipt d) Remaining PictureMate Print Pack paper from the original PictureMate Print Pack. 76 If you are dissatisfied because you receive fewer prints with the cartridge than the number of sheets included. and/or CPU Boards and Power Supplies used with Class B Personal Computers: We: Epson...sheet refund in the PictureMate printer box Customer claim status inquiries: (800) 305-7305. This Satisfaction Guarantee also applies to the PictureMate Photo Cartridge and PictureMate Photo Paper which were included in the box with your PictureMate printer, if you are ...
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... 30, 43, 46, 52 Camera printing from, 42 to 43 selected photos (DPOF), 3, 13 Cancelling printing control panel, 11 Macintosh, 41 Windows, 35, 38 Care of photos, 14 Care of PictureMate, 60 to 62 Carrying PictureMate, 52 Cartridge, photo see Photo cartridge Case, optional, 52 80 CD ejecting, 47 installing software from, 27 to...Index layout, 16 to 17, 26, 47 Cell phone, printing from, 43 to 44 Charging battery, 53 to 54 photo cartridge, 51, 64 Checking nozzles, 61 Choosing photos, 8 to 13 Cleaning PictureMate, 63 print head, 60 to 61, 65 Clearing settings, 57 Color effects, 19 to 20 fixing, 20 to ...
... 30, 43, 46, 52 Camera printing from, 42 to 43 selected photos (DPOF), 3, 13 Cancelling printing control panel, 11 Macintosh, 41 Windows, 35, 38 Care of photos, 14 Care of PictureMate, 60 to 62 Carrying PictureMate, 52 Cartridge, photo see Photo cartridge Case, optional, 52 80 CD ejecting, 47 installing software from, 27 to...Index layout, 16 to 17, 26, 47 Cell phone, printing from, 43 to 44 Charging battery, 53 to 54 photo cartridge, 51, 64 Checking nozzles, 61 Choosing photos, 8 to 13 Cleaning PictureMate, 63 print head, 60 to 61, 65 Clearing settings, 57 Color effects, 19 to 20 fixing, 20 to ...
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...41 Windows, 37 Correcting photos, 20 to 22 Cropping, 17 to 18, 56 Customizing PictureMate, 55 to 59 Cut-off photos, fixing, 37, 40, 56 D Date stamp, 19 Date, printing photos by, 12 Decorations,...56 Display preferences, 9, 55 to 56 Displaying prints, 14 DOC (Declaration of Conformity), 76 to 77 Door, cartridge, 49 to 51 DPOF (Digital Print Order Format), 3, 13 Drive, built-in CD, see CD Drive, ... see External device E Effects, color, 19 to 20 Enhance Fine Details setting, 37, 40 Enhancing photos, 20 to 22 Epson accessories, 4, 43, 48, 52, 68 technical support, 67 to 68 Error alerts, 57 to 58...
...41 Windows, 37 Correcting photos, 20 to 22 Cropping, 17 to 18, 56 Customizing PictureMate, 55 to 59 Cut-off photos, fixing, 37, 40, 56 D Date stamp, 19 Date, printing photos by, 12 Decorations,...56 Display preferences, 9, 55 to 56 Displaying prints, 14 DOC (Declaration of Conformity), 76 to 77 Door, cartridge, 49 to 51 DPOF (Digital Print Order Format), 3, 13 Drive, built-in CD, see CD Drive, ... see External device E Effects, color, 19 to 20 Enhance Fine Details setting, 37, 40 Enhancing photos, 20 to 22 Epson accessories, 4, 43, 48, 52, 68 technical support, 67 to 68 Error alerts, 57 to 58...
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..., 65 FCC compliance, 77 File formats, 4 Fixing photos, 20 to 22, 37 Flash memory drive, printing from, 45 to 46 Frames, adding to photos, 22 to 23 G Gaps in image, 60 to 61, 65 Grainy prints, 65 H Half-page photos, 16 to 17 Help control panel, 16 Epson, 67 to 68 82 I Icons on screen..., 15, 54 ID photos, 16 to 17 Image formats, 4 quality, 20 to 22 quality problems, 65 to 66 Incorrect colors, 66 margins, 56, 67 Index, CD, 16 to 17, 26, 47 Ink, see Photo cartridge Instructions, control panel, 16 Internet...
..., 65 FCC compliance, 77 File formats, 4 Fixing photos, 20 to 22, 37 Flash memory drive, printing from, 45 to 46 Frames, adding to photos, 22 to 23 G Gaps in image, 60 to 61, 65 Grainy prints, 65 H Half-page photos, 16 to 17 Help control panel, 16 Epson, 67 to 68 82 I Icons on screen..., 15, 54 ID photos, 16 to 17 Image formats, 4 quality, 20 to 22 quality problems, 65 to 66 Incorrect colors, 66 margins, 56, 67 Index, CD, 16 to 17, 26, 47 Ink, see Photo cartridge Instructions, control panel, 16 Internet...
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...6 to 7 On, 63, 69 Lines in photos, fixing, 60 to 61, 65 Loading paper, 5 to 6, 66 Lock, cartridge, 49 to 51 M Macintosh basic printing, 39 to 41 Bluetooth printing, 44 cancelling printing, 41 installing software for, 30 to 32, 65 Printer Setup Utility, 31 to 32 Maintenance, 60 to ...62 Manuals, 4, 29, 31 Margins incorrect, 56, 67 selecting, 16 to 17 Memory card adapters, 7 compatibility, 7 light, 6 to 7 problems, 64 removing, 7, 27 Menu button, 11 to 26 Mini-wallet photos, 16 to 17 Missing colors, 66 N Network installation, 65 Noise, PictureMate...
...6 to 7 On, 63, 69 Lines in photos, fixing, 60 to 61, 65 Loading paper, 5 to 6, 66 Lock, cartridge, 49 to 51 M Macintosh basic printing, 39 to 41 Bluetooth printing, 44 cancelling printing, 41 installing software for, 30 to 32, 65 Printer Setup Utility, 31 to 32 Maintenance, 60 to ...62 Manuals, 4, 29, 31 Margins incorrect, 56, 67 selecting, 16 to 17 Memory card adapters, 7 compatibility, 7 light, 6 to 7 problems, 64 removing, 7, 27 Menu button, 11 to 26 Mini-wallet photos, 16 to 17 Missing colors, 66 N Network installation, 65 Noise, PictureMate...
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Photo cartridge buying, 4, 48, 68 charging, 51 door, 49 to 51 information, 75 to 76 lock, 49 to 51 release lever, 49 to 51 replacing, 48 to 51 safety instructions, 71 status, 51 Photo viewer screen adjusting angle, 8 blank, 9, 54, 63 display options, 9, 55 to 56 icons, 15, 54 instructions on, 16 problems, 63... PRINT Image Matching, 21 Print Pack buying, 4, 48, 68 information, 75 to 76 replacing, 48 to 51 status, 51 Print quality problems, 65 to 66 Printer Setup Utility, Macintosh, 31 to 32 85
Photo cartridge buying, 4, 48, 68 charging, 51 door, 49 to 51 information, 75 to 76 lock, 49 to 51 release lever, 49 to 51 replacing, 48 to 51 safety instructions, 71 status, 51 Photo viewer screen adjusting angle, 8 blank, 9, 54, 63 display options, 9, 55 to 56 icons, 15, 54 instructions on, 16 problems, 63... PRINT Image Matching, 21 Print Pack buying, 4, 48, 68 information, 75 to 76 replacing, 48 to 51 status, 51 Print quality problems, 65 to 66 Printer Setup Utility, Macintosh, 31 to 32 85
