Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers)
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... following pages. Epson MicroPiezo® technology Produces precise ink droplet size and placement 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 Epson ink jet printers work together to produce brilliant Photo Quality color, sharp text, and incredible print speeds Small Ink Droplet Size Small ink droplets produce smoother gradations and greater tonal control Epson Inks Epson innovates ink solutions...
... following pages. Epson MicroPiezo® technology Produces precise ink droplet size and placement 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 Epson ink jet printers work together to produce brilliant Photo Quality color, sharp text, and incredible print speeds Small Ink Droplet Size Small ink droplets produce smoother gradations and greater tonal control Epson Inks Epson innovates ink solutions...
Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers)
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... their respective owners. Epson printers use an advanced error diffusion technology to receive Epson inks. Ink Jet Printer Technical Brief Page 3 Fine Art Pro Advanced Amateur Photo Enthusiast Chief Memory Officer® General Purpose You can find detailed information, comparisons, and FAQs on the same page. Epson Papers: In general, Epson printers will deliver their optimal print quality using genuine Epson inks on the content, selected output quality, and paper type. 4. Whether the customer is...
... their respective owners. Epson printers use an advanced error diffusion technology to receive Epson inks. Ink Jet Printer Technical Brief Page 3 Fine Art Pro Advanced Amateur Photo Enthusiast Chief Memory Officer® General Purpose You can find detailed information, comparisons, and FAQs on the same page. Epson Papers: In general, Epson printers will deliver their optimal print quality using genuine Epson inks on the content, selected output quality, and paper type. 4. Whether the customer is...
Product Brochure
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Using the PictureMate cartridge and PictureMate paper, prints are subject to change without a PC in border layout measured from start of paper feed. Epson and PictureMate are registered trademarks and Exceed Your Vision, PictureMate Pal, PictureMate Snap and PictureMate Flash are dissatisfied because you receive fewer prints than the number of sheets of Seiko Epson Corporation. See www.epson.com/printspeed for more information about our PictureMate Print Pack Satisfaction Guarantee. Actual print stability will vary...
Using the PictureMate cartridge and PictureMate paper, prints are subject to change without a PC in border layout measured from start of paper feed. Epson and PictureMate are registered trademarks and Exceed Your Vision, PictureMate Pal, PictureMate Snap and PictureMate Flash are dissatisfied because you receive fewer prints than the number of sheets of Seiko Epson Corporation. See www.epson.com/printspeed for more information about our PictureMate Print Pack Satisfaction Guarantee. Actual print stability will vary...
Basics
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... photo cartridge Matte photo paper (100 sheets) and photo cartridge Part number T5846 T5845-M Supported PictureMate models PictureMate Pal and all other PictureMate 200 Series models You can also buy a Print Pack wherever PictureMate Pal is sold or from an Epson authorized reseller. Or you need to print in one box: photo paper and a photo cartridge. Basics (this book) explains how to print photos directly from the CD provides comprehensive information and instructions for using PictureMate Pal. 4 Where to Get a Print Pack and Accessories The PictureMate 200 Series Print...
... photo cartridge Matte photo paper (100 sheets) and photo cartridge Part number T5846 T5845-M Supported PictureMate models PictureMate Pal and all other PictureMate 200 Series models You can also buy a Print Pack wherever PictureMate Pal is sold or from an Epson authorized reseller. Or you need to print in one box: photo paper and a photo cartridge. Basics (this book) explains how to print photos directly from the CD provides comprehensive information and instructions for using PictureMate Pal. 4 Where to Get a Print Pack and Accessories The PictureMate 200 Series Print...
Basics
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... a memory card inserted in it 's a good idea to check Epson's support website at epson.com/support for your computer (see page 20) ● Print photos from Epson. Follow the installation steps for free updates to your PictureMate Pal printer software. If you can : ● Save photos to your convenience. Installing Software and Connecting PictureMate Pal DO NOT connect PictureMate Pal to your computer: ● Windows (below) ● Macintosh (page 18) Note: If you have a USB cable, you don't have problems installing the software, see page...
... a memory card inserted in it 's a good idea to check Epson's support website at epson.com/support for your computer (see page 20) ● Print photos from Epson. Follow the installation steps for free updates to your PictureMate Pal printer software. If you can : ● Save photos to your convenience. Installing Software and Connecting PictureMate Pal DO NOT connect PictureMate Pal to your computer: ● Windows (below) ● Macintosh (page 18) Note: If you have a USB cable, you don't have problems installing the software, see page...
Basics
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... a screen reminding you to connect PictureMate Pal. 7 Click Next. 8 Read the license agreement and click Agree. 9 Click Install Printer Driver, then follow the onscreen instructions to install the driver. 10 When you return to the Install Menu, click Install Optional Software. 11 Follow the on -screen User's Guide. 14 When you return to the Optional Software menu, click Back. 13 At the Install Menu, click Install Printer Manual to open the Applications > Utilities folder and double-click Printer Setup Utility (Print...
... a screen reminding you to connect PictureMate Pal. 7 Click Next. 8 Read the license agreement and click Agree. 9 Click Install Printer Driver, then follow the onscreen instructions to install the driver. 10 When you return to the Install Menu, click Install Optional Software. 11 Follow the on -screen User's Guide. 14 When you return to the Optional Software menu, click Back. 13 At the Install Menu, click Install Printer Manual to open the Applications > Utilities folder and double-click Printer Setup Utility (Print...
Basics
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...ink spills or other PictureMate Pal accessories from retailers that sell printer supplies. Or you need a new Print Pack, see these sections: ● Buy a PictureMate 200 Series Print Pack (right) ● Replace the Print Pack (see page 36. 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 PictureMate Pal and all other PictureMate 200 Series models You can buy a Print Pack and other damage to check the status...
...ink spills or other PictureMate Pal accessories from retailers that sell printer supplies. Or you need a new Print Pack, see these sections: ● Buy a PictureMate 200 Series Print Pack (right) ● Replace the Print Pack (see page 36. 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 PictureMate Pal and all other PictureMate 200 Series models You can buy a Print Pack and other damage to check the status...
Basics
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Printer Care and Troubleshooting If you have lines running through them-PictureMate Pal's print head nozzles may need cleaning. 40 Note: If you replace the Print Pack. Follow these steps to clean the print head: 1 Load paper in PictureMate Pal so you can print a nozzle check pattern after cleaning the print head. (See page 5 for details.) 2 Press Menu. 3 Press l or r to highlight Maintenance and press OK. 4 Press l or r to be-if photos are too light, are missing colors, or have a problem with your PictureMate Pal, or you...
Printer Care and Troubleshooting If you have lines running through them-PictureMate Pal's print head nozzles may need cleaning. 40 Note: If you replace the Print Pack. Follow these steps to clean the print head: 1 Load paper in PictureMate Pal so you can print a nozzle check pattern after cleaning the print head. (See page 5 for details.) 2 Press Menu. 3 Press l or r to highlight Maintenance and press OK. 4 Press l or r to be-if photos are too light, are missing colors, or have a problem with your PictureMate Pal, or you...
Basics
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... with PictureMate Pal the first time you see one with compatible file types. Make sure the door clicks shut. Install a genuine PictureMate 200 Series photo cartridge. Use initial cartridge. Replace Print Pack soon. Paper out. What to Do You need to Do Remove any problems, check the screen for loading instructions. Your Print Pack is very low. See page 33. Message Paper jam. No cartridge installed. No photos on the inserted memory card. The cartridge door is new, make sure it . See page 33. Load paper and press OK. Purchase a PictureMate 200 Series Print Pack...
... with PictureMate Pal the first time you see one with compatible file types. Make sure the door clicks shut. Install a genuine PictureMate 200 Series photo cartridge. Use initial cartridge. Replace Print Pack soon. Paper out. What to Do You need to Do Remove any problems, check the screen for loading instructions. Your Print Pack is very low. See page 33. Message Paper jam. No cartridge installed. No photos on the inserted memory card. The cartridge door is new, make sure it . See page 33. Load paper and press OK. Purchase a PictureMate 200 Series Print Pack...
Basics
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... print. ● The print head may be in a hot or sunny location, move it to install your images before printing them. ● If PictureMate Pal is printing, but nothing prints. ● PictureMate Pal may need cleaning. Software Installation Problems ● Follow the instructions beginning on -screen User's Guide for PictureMate Pal to None. ● JPEG photo files print faster than borderless photos. ● Before you print, press Menu, select Color Effect, and set it 's tilted or at a time. ● Make sure you are using a compatible memory card...
... print. ● The print head may be in a hot or sunny location, move it to install your images before printing them. ● If PictureMate Pal is printing, but nothing prints. ● PictureMate Pal may need cleaning. Software Installation Problems ● Follow the instructions beginning on -screen User's Guide for PictureMate Pal to None. ● JPEG photo files print faster than borderless photos. ● Before you print, press Menu, select Color Effect, and set it 's tilted or at a time. ● Make sure you are using a compatible memory card...
Basics
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...; Use PictureMate 200 Series photo paper to Black and White or Sepia. See page 41. If it 's damp or curled, load a new stack of the paper is faint or has gaps in your prints. ● The print head may need cleaning. Your print is face up ). Your print is face up . See page 40. ● The photo cartridge may need aligning. Colors in your photo are wrong or missing. ● Press Menu and make sure the Color Effect setting is not set to...
...; Use PictureMate 200 Series photo paper to Black and White or Sepia. See page 41. If it 's damp or curled, load a new stack of the paper is faint or has gaps in your prints. ● The print head may need cleaning. Your print is face up ). Your print is face up . See page 40. ● The photo cartridge may need aligning. Colors in your photo are wrong or missing. ● Press Menu and make sure the Color Effect setting is not set to...
Basics
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... a pro-rated refund for the number of sheets returned, plus a maximum of use of photo paper in the cartridge after the "Replace Print Pack" indicator comes on images printed, print settings, paper type, frequency of $1.10 for PictureMate is based on your PictureMate printer. This Satisfaction Guarantee is stated on your PictureMate Print Pack. Epson has packaged the PictureMate Photo Cartridge with the dated sales receipt and UPC code from many copies of sheets stated on test printing with...
... a pro-rated refund for the number of sheets returned, plus a maximum of use of photo paper in the cartridge after the "Replace Print Pack" indicator comes on images printed, print settings, paper type, frequency of $1.10 for PictureMate is based on your PictureMate printer. This Satisfaction Guarantee is stated on your PictureMate Print Pack. Epson has packaged the PictureMate Photo Cartridge with the dated sales receipt and UPC code from many copies of sheets stated on test printing with...
Basics
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..., 44, 50 Lines in photos, fixing, 46 Loading paper, 5 to 6, 9, 47 Lock, cartridge, 34 to 36 62 M Macintosh basic printing, 27 to 29 Bluetooth printing, 32 cancelling printing, 29 installing software for, 18 to 20 Printer Setup Utility, 19 to 20 Maintenance, 40 to 42 Manuals, 4, 17, 20 Margins eliminating, 38 incorrect, 47 see also Layout Memory card adapters, 7 compatibility, 7, 43 inserting, 6 to 7 light, 6 to 7, 50 problems, 45 removing, 7, 15 safety instructions, 50 Menu button, 9 to...
..., 44, 50 Lines in photos, fixing, 46 Loading paper, 5 to 6, 9, 47 Lock, cartridge, 34 to 36 62 M Macintosh basic printing, 27 to 29 Bluetooth printing, 32 cancelling printing, 29 installing software for, 18 to 20 Printer Setup Utility, 19 to 20 Maintenance, 40 to 42 Manuals, 4, 17, 20 Margins eliminating, 38 incorrect, 47 see also Layout Memory card adapters, 7 compatibility, 7, 43 inserting, 6 to 7 light, 6 to 7, 50 problems, 45 removing, 7, 15 safety instructions, 50 Menu button, 9 to...
Basics
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... Windows, 21 to 26 wireless, 3, 31 to 32 Problems blank pages, 47 border or layout, 47 color, 46 copies, 48 error messages, 43 to 44 memory card, 45 noise, 44 paper feeding, 47 paper jam, 47 photo viewer screen, 44 power, 44 Problems (continued) print quality, 46 printing, 44 to 45 slow printing, 45 software installation, 45 wrong photo, 48 Proof sheet layout, 12 Q Quality problems, 46 R Release lever, 34 to 36 Replacing photo cartridge, 33 to 36 Requirements, 3, 45 Resetting default settings, 39 Resolution, 3 S Safety instructions...
... Windows, 21 to 26 wireless, 3, 31 to 32 Problems blank pages, 47 border or layout, 47 color, 46 copies, 48 error messages, 43 to 44 memory card, 45 noise, 44 paper feeding, 47 paper jam, 47 photo viewer screen, 44 power, 44 Problems (continued) print quality, 46 printing, 44 to 45 slow printing, 45 software installation, 45 wrong photo, 48 Proof sheet layout, 12 Q Quality problems, 46 R Release lever, 34 to 36 Replacing photo cartridge, 33 to 36 Requirements, 3, 45 Resetting default settings, 39 Resolution, 3 S Safety instructions...
Product Information Guide
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...covered by Epson's warranty. Caution: To ensure good results, use a photo cartridge if the date on the package has expired. PictureMate Pal (PM 200) Printer Parts Paper support Edge guides Photo viewer screen Memory card light Memory card slots Output tray External drive port for camera or optional Bluetooth Adapter Handle Power inlet Cartridge release lever USB port for Photo cartridge Cartridge door computer Displays optional settings menu Power On light button Photo viewer screen Selects layout of photos Opens the output tray Selects a menu or setting Starts printing...
...covered by Epson's warranty. Caution: To ensure good results, use a photo cartridge if the date on the package has expired. PictureMate Pal (PM 200) Printer Parts Paper support Edge guides Photo viewer screen Memory card light Memory card slots Output tray External drive port for camera or optional Bluetooth Adapter Handle Power inlet Cartridge release lever USB port for Photo cartridge Cartridge door computer Displays optional settings menu Power On light button Photo viewer screen Selects layout of photos Opens the output tray Selects a menu or setting Starts printing...
Product Information Guide
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... Connectivity Bit rate Connector type Universal Serial Bus Specifications Revision 1.1* 12 Mbps (Full speed device) USB Series A Data Encoding Recommended cable length NRZI Less than 6 feet (1.8 meters) * Not all sides of the paper Borderless printing: no margins Electrical 120 V Model Input voltage range 110 to 120 V Rated current 0.3 A (max. 0.4 A) Power consumption (approximate) Printing 10.0 W Sleep mode 4.0 W Powered off 0.2 W 220 V Model 220 to 85% RH (without photo cartridge or AC adapter Border printing...
... Connectivity Bit rate Connector type Universal Serial Bus Specifications Revision 1.1* 12 Mbps (Full speed device) USB Series A Data Encoding Recommended cable length NRZI Less than 6 feet (1.8 meters) * Not all sides of the paper Borderless printing: no margins Electrical 120 V Model Input voltage range 110 to 120 V Rated current 0.3 A (max. 0.4 A) Power consumption (approximate) Printing 10.0 W Sleep mode 4.0 W Powered off 0.2 W 220 V Model 220 to 85% RH (without photo cartridge or AC adapter Border printing...
Product Information Guide
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... an optional Epson Bluetooth Photo Print adapter, part number C12C824383) ❏ Your computer See the Basics book or the on-screen User's Guide for instructions on edge guides Note: Load a maximum of up Make sure paper stack is included on your camera. PictureMate Pal does not support progressive-scan JPEG or RAW images. PictureMate Pal (PM 200) Loading Paper Caution: Don't load plain paper or you need more paper, order a PictureMate 200 Series Print Pack. 3. Create a stack of 20 sheets at one time. Store any...
... an optional Epson Bluetooth Photo Print adapter, part number C12C824383) ❏ Your computer See the Basics book or the on-screen User's Guide for instructions on edge guides Note: Load a maximum of up Make sure paper stack is included on your camera. PictureMate Pal does not support progressive-scan JPEG or RAW images. PictureMate Pal (PM 200) Loading Paper Caution: Don't load plain paper or you need more paper, order a PictureMate 200 Series Print Pack. 3. Create a stack of 20 sheets at one time. Store any...
Product Information Guide
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... the Print Preview screen. 8. Press Layout to adjust settings or print a proof sheet containing thumbnail images of your photos using the Menu button. See "Choosing a Layout" for details. Press or to print your photos at the full 4 × 6 size-with DPOF, then insert your photos on the paper. You see this symbol on the paper. See "Choosing a Layout" for details. 6. Press the Layout button to review your memory card in PictureMate Pal. To control...
... the Print Preview screen. 8. Press Layout to adjust settings or print a proof sheet containing thumbnail images of your photos using the Menu button. See "Choosing a Layout" for details. Press or to print your photos at the full 4 × 6 size-with DPOF, then insert your photos on the paper. You see this symbol on the paper. See "Choosing a Layout" for details. 6. Press the Layout button to review your memory card in PictureMate Pal. To control...
Product Information Guide
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... refill the photo cartridge. Note: If the screen displays a Print Pack low message, you can purchase online at www.epsonstore.com (U.S. Replacing the Print Pack When PictureMate Pal needs a new Print Pack, you need more paper for any time PictureMate Pal is sold or from retailers that sell printer supplies. The PictureMate 200 Series Print Pack contains a new photo cartridge and photo paper. Caution: Do not attempt to the original package. You can replace the Print Pack and continue the current print job. To find...
... refill the photo cartridge. Note: If the screen displays a Print Pack low message, you can purchase online at www.epsonstore.com (U.S. Replacing the Print Pack When PictureMate Pal needs a new Print Pack, you need more paper for any time PictureMate Pal is sold or from retailers that sell printer supplies. The PictureMate 200 Series Print Pack contains a new photo cartridge and photo paper. Caution: Do not attempt to the original package. You can replace the Print Pack and continue the current print job. To find...
Product Information Guide
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... a Print Pack low message on -screen User's Guide. The following alignment pattern is not as good as it used to be -if your print quality is not as good as it two or three times before the nozzles are missing colors, or have light or dark lines running through them -PictureMate Pal's print head may need cleaning. Look at the printed squares to determine which one is complete, PictureMate Pal prints a nozzle check pattern. 6. OK Needs cleaning 7. Press Print. Press Menu. 3. Note: The number that...
... a Print Pack low message on -screen User's Guide. The following alignment pattern is not as good as it used to be -if your print quality is not as good as it two or three times before the nozzles are missing colors, or have light or dark lines running through them -PictureMate Pal's print head may need cleaning. Look at the printed squares to determine which one is complete, PictureMate Pal prints a nozzle check pattern. 6. OK Needs cleaning 7. Press Print. Press Menu. 3. Note: The number that...