PictureMate CharmTM is your easy-to-use, personal
photo lab. Just insert a digital camera memory card
and you’re ready to print brilliant, long-lasting photos.
Because PictureMate
print whenever and wherever you take pictures. Plus,
your PictureMate prints will be as brilliant and vibrant
generations from now as they are today.
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is light and portable, you can
A Quick Introduction to
Digital Photography
With film cameras, the process was
simple; buy film, take pictures, leave
the film at the photo lab, and come back later for your
photos and negatives. Since you had negatives, you
could take them back later if you wanted reprints.
The digital process is simple too, and it gives you
complete control. Just follow the basic steps shown on
the right.
1. Review and Delete
After you finish taking your photos, review
them on your digital camera’s screen.
Delete the photos you don’t want.
2. Print
Insert your camera’s memory card
in PictureMate, choose your
photos, and print.
3. Save
To preserve your digital photo files (just like film
negatives), save them to your computer. Then you can
reprint them any time.
4. Clear the Memory Card
After you save your photos, use your camera to delete
them from your card to make room for more photos.
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Special Features
Printing with your PictureMate becomes even easier
with these special features:
From PictureMate’s photo viewer
screen, you can view your photos
and press Print to print the ones
you want. Or you can select to print
all photos. (See page 11.)
If your camera supports DPOF
(Digital Print Order Format), you can
select which photos to print while
the memory card is still in your
camera. When you insert the card
into PictureMate, you just have to
press OK and Print.
(See page 15.)
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If you have a PictBridge
-enabled
camera, you can connect the camera to
PictureMate and control printing right
from your camera. (See page 23.)
If you want to print outdoors or in other
places without convenient electrical
outlets, you can buy the optional
PictureMate battery. (See page 50.)
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If you have a Bluetooth
-enabled
mobile device or computer, you can
send photos wirelessly to PictureMate
for printing using the optional Bluetooth
Photo Print Adapter. (See page 24.)
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Supported Photo Formats
Make sure your photos meet these requirements for
printing with your PictureMate (without a computer):
●JPEG files only
●Resolutions ranging from 80 × 80 to
9200 × 9200 pixels
PictureMate recognizes and prints the first 9,990
photos on your memory card.
Where to Get a Print Pack and
Accessories
The PictureMate Print Pack has
everything you need to print in one box:
photo paper and a photo cartridge.
You can buy a Print Pack wherever
PictureMate is sold or from retailers that
sell printer supplies.
The following Print Packs are available:
Where to Find Information
See your Start Here sheet to unpack,
set up, and use your PictureMate.
Basics explains how to print photos
directly from your memory card, from
your computer, and from other devices,
replace the Print Pack, and solve
problems.
The online User’s Guide has detailed
instructions for using PictureMate. (A
shortcut to the User’s Guide is installed
from the CD.)
Print Pack
contents
Glossy photo paper
(150 sheets) and
photo cartridge
Matte photo paper
(100 sheets) and
photo cartridge
Part
number
T5846All PictureMate 200/
T5845-M
Supported
PictureMate models
300 Series models
You can also buy a Print Pack and other PictureMate
accessories from an Epson authorized reseller. To find
the nearest reseller, call 800-GO-EPSON
(800-463-7766). Or you can purchase online at
www.epsonstore.com (U.S. sales) or www.epson.ca
(Canadian sales).
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PictureMate Buttons
Turn PictureMate
on or off
Change the number
of photos displayed
Display optional
settings menu
Stop printing
or cancel
settings
Move through
photos and
menu options
Start
printing
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Prepare to Print
Before you print with PictureMate, you need to:
●Insert your memory card (below)
●Load paper (see page 7)
When you finish printing, you can remove your
memory card (see page 9).
Inserting Your Memory Card
1Move the handle to the back. Then open the top
cover.
2Raise and adjust the photo viewer screen.
3Press the corner of the output tray to open it.
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4Press the P On button to turn on PictureMate.
5Insert the memory card into the correct slot, as
shown on the right. Insert just one card at a time.
Note: PictureMate can’t read multiple cards at once.
6Push the card in carefully until it stops (it won’t go
in all the way).
When the card is in, the memory card light comes
on and begins to flash.
Caution: Do not remove a card while the memory card
light is flashing; you may lose photos on your card.
Top slot:
Memory card light
SD
miniSD
microSD* and microSDHC*
Sony Memory Stick
Memory Stick Duo
Memory Stick Micro*
Memory Stick PRO
Memory Stick PRO Duo
Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo
MagicGate
MagicGate Memory Stick Duo
TM
(Secure Digital) and SDHCTM
(High Capacity)
TM
* and miniSDHC*
®
**
TM
*
TM
TM
*
TM
Memory Stick**
TM
*
TM
Bottom slot:
MicrodriveTM
CompactFlash
* Requires adapter
** Maximum capacity 128MB
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(Type I and II)
Now you are ready to choose your photos and start
printing. (See page 11.)
*
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Removing Your Memory Card
When you are ready to remove a memory card, first
make sure the memory card light is not flashing.
Caution: Do not remove a card while the memory card light is
flashing; you may lose photos on your card.
Top slot: Push in the card and release it, then pull it
straight out of the slot.
Loading Paper
Caution: Don’t load plain paper; this may damage PictureMate.
1Move the handle to the back. Then open the top
cover and raise the photo viewer screen.
Bottom slot: Push in and release the card release
button so it pops out. Then push in the button again to
eject your card and pull it straight out of the slot.
2Press the corner of the output tray to open it.
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3Slide the edge guides outward.
Note: Load a maximum of 20 sheets at a time. Load
your paper glossy or whiter side up to prevent smearing.
6Store any unused paper in the original package
and keep it flat in a dry area to prevent curling.
Note: When you need more paper, order a PictureMate Print
Pack. See page 45 for more information.
Choosing a Group of Photos
4Create a stack of up to 20 sheets of paper and
separate the sheets slightly by fanning them.
5Place your paper into the slot between the edge
guides with the glossy or whiter side up. Slide the
edge guides inward slightly.
Load glossy or
whiter side up
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If your memory card contains 1000 photos or more,
PictureMate sorts them by file name and divides them
into groups of 999 photos. Select the group from
which you want to print photos.
Note: The last group may contain less than 999 photos.
1Load paper and a memory card.
2When you see a message saying that the memory
card contains 1000 photos or more, press OK.
3Press l or r to select the group from which you
want to print photos, then press OK. Now you are
ready to select and print photos. See page 13 to
print your photos.
Choose Photos and Print
After you insert your camera’s memory card,
PictureMate displays your photos on the photo viewer
screen (shown at right).
Note: You can adjust the angle of the photo viewer screen by
raising or lowering the top of the screen. Be sure to lower the
screen before closing the printer lid.
You can view your photos and choose from the
following options for printing them:
●Print individual photos on your card (see page 12)
●Print a group of photos (see page 13)
●Print all the photos on your card (see page 13)
●Print photos taken on specific dates (see page 14)
If your camera supports DPOF (Digital Print Order
Format), you can use it to pre-select the photos and
copies you want to print. PictureMate then prints the
selected photos. (See page 15.)
To view a slideshow of your photos, see page 15.
To store and display your printed photos, see page 16.
Viewing Photos on PictureMate
PictureMate’s photo viewer screen makes it easy to
select the photos you want to print.
Blue lines indicate the area that will print
Number of copies
of this photo
Total number of
sheets to print
Guide to available
options
Changing How Many Photos Display on the
Screen
After inserting a memory card, you can change how
many photos are displayed on the photo viewer
screen.
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Note: If your memory card has more than 1000 photos,
PictureMate divides them into groups of 999. You can select
the group you want to view and print. See page 10 for more
information.
Press the Display button to switch between one
photo displayed with or without text, one photo with a
“filmstrip” of 5 additional photos, or 6 photos.
Responding to a Blank Screen (Power Saver)
If you are not using PictureMate, the screen goes dark
after about 13 minutes to save power.
Press any button (except the
back on.
P On button) to turn it
Printing Individual Photos
You can use the photo viewer screen to select the
pictures you want to print.
1After inserting a memory card, press l or r to view
your photos.
2When you see a photo you want, press OK to
select it for printing.
You see the number 1 on the photo, indicating
that one copy will be printed:
Note: If you want to change the layout or edit your
photo, press
Menu. See page 17 for instructions.
3To print more than one copy, press r to increase
the number of copies or l to decrease it. Then
press OK.
4To select more photos, press l or r to view a
photo and press OK to select it. Repeat step 3 to
select more copies, if necessary.
5To preview your photos, press Print.
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The preview screen shows the layout, number of
sheets, and other settings you have chosen, for
example:
Automatic
fix icon
Total
number
of sheets
Note: For more information about print settings, see
page 17.
6Press l or r to review your selected photos. If you
change your mind, press the Stop/Clear button.
7Make sure you have enough paper loaded, then
press Print to start printing.
Tip: You can check the total number of sheets on the
screen before printing.
Printing Groups of Photos
1Press Menu.
2Press l or r to choose Select Photos, then press
OK.
3Press l or r to choose Select Group, then press
OK.
4Follow the on-screen instructions.
Printing All Photos
You can print all the photos on your camera’s memory
card, and select the number of copies to print of each
photo.
1After inserting a card, press Menu.
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2Press l or r to choose Select Photos, then press
OK.
3Press l or r to highlight Select All Photos, then
press OK.
4If you want more than one copy of each picture,
press r to increase the number of copies or l to
decrease it.
5To preview your photos, press Print.
6Press l or r to review your selected photos. If you
change your mind, press the Stop/Clear button.
7If you want to change the layout or edit your
photos, press Menu. See page 17 for
instructions.
8Make sure you have enough paper loaded, then
press Print to start printing.
Note: If you are printing more than 20 photos, you will need to
reload paper while printing. Load a maximum of 20 sheets at a
time. When you see a message that paper is out, load more
paper and press
printing, press
OK to continue printing. If you need to cancel
Stop/Clear.
Printing Photos by Date
You can print photos taken on specific dates. If you
have a lot of photos on your memory card, this makes
it easier to find the ones you want.
1After inserting a card, press Menu.
2Press l or r to choose Select Photos, then press
OK.
3Press l or r to highlight Select By Date, then
press OK.
You see the following:
4Press l or r to highlight the date you want, then
press Menu to select it.
A checkmark appears in the box for the selected
date. You can select additional dates, if desired.
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5After selecting all the dates you want, press OK.
The photos taken on the selected date(s) appear
on the screen.
6Press l or r to view the selected photos.
7Follow the steps on page 12 to select photos, set
the number of copies for each, and print.
Printing Camera-Selected DPOF
Photos
If your camera supports DPOF (Digital Print Order
Format), you can use it to pre-select which photos and
how many copies you want to print.
See your camera’s manual to choose photos for
printing with DPOF, then insert your memory card in
PictureMate.
PictureMate automatically reads your pre-selected
photos and displays a message.
1Select Yes, then press OK.
2If you want to change any print settings from the
defaults, press Menu. See page 17 for
instructions.
3Make sure you have enough paper loaded, then
press Print.
Viewing a Slideshow of Your Photos
You can have PictureMate display all the photos on
your memory card one by one.
1After inserting a card, press Menu.
2Press l or r to highlight Utility, then press OK.
3Press l or r to select Slide Show, then press OK.
After a few moments, the slideshow begins.
PictureMate displays all the photos on your memory
card as a continuously playing slide show.
●To stop the show at any time, press Stop/Clear.
●If you see a photo you want to print, press OK to
select it for printing. Then press Print to
preview, and press Print again.
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Storing and Displaying Your
PictureMate Photos
Photos printed on PictureMate photo paper are
beautiful and long-lasting. Follow these guidelines to
make sure they will look great for generations.
Caring for Your Photos
●To avoid scratches or smudging, do not rub the
printed side of the photo.
●To prevent smudging, avoid stacking your photos
until they are completely dry.
●Let photos sit for 24 hours before framing.
●After you print, the colors on your photos will take
some time to set as the ink dries. During this time,
the colors may look different than you expect.
Displaying Your Photos
●To ensure photos will last as long as possible,
display them under glass or in photo albums.
●Keep photos out of the sun to help prevent fading.
Storing Unused Paper
Return unused paper to the original package. Store
paper flat to prevent curling, and keep it away from
extreme temperatures, high humidity, and bright light.
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Do More With Your Photos
By pressing the Menu button, you can:
●Choose from a variety of layouts (see page 18)
●Print a proof sheet (see page 19)
●Remove red eyes from your photos (see page 19)
●Fix photos that are too light or dark (see page 19)
●Adjust the amount of expansion and cropping for
borderless printing (see page 21)
●Print in black-and-white or sepia (see page 21)
●Print camera text (see page 22)
Note: The features described in this section do not change or
replace the original digital photo file; they customize only the
print(s) you make at that time.
Getting Help
You can learn how to improve print quality or handle
memory cards, paper, or photo cartridges.
1Press Menu.
2Press l or r to highlight Help, then press OK.
3Press l or r to highlight Improve print quality or
Quick Guide, then press OK.
4Press l or r to highlight the topic you need help
with. Then press OK to see the solution for
improving print quality, or a Quick Guide
animation.
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Choosing a Layout
Note: For the fastest printing, select Border.
By default, your photos are printed at the full 4 × 6
size, without borders. If you want to print pictures with
white borders or place several small photos on one
sheet of paper, you can use the Layout menu to
change the layout.
1After inserting a card, press Menu.
2Press l or r to highlight Basic Print Settings, then
press OK.
3Press l or r to select Layout, then press OK.
4Press l or r to highlight the layout setting you
want, then press OK. You have these choices:
BorderlessWallet
BorderMini-wallet
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When you print without borders, your images are
automatically expanded and cropped around the edges.
This may cause part of your image to be cut off. You can
control the amount of expansion and cropping; see
page 21 for instructions.
5At the photo selection screen, press OK to select
the current photo for printing. (See page 12.)
To print two or more photos per sheet, select
multiple copies or multiple photos.
For example, if you want 4 mini-wallet photos of
one image and 4 of another, select 4 copies of
photo A and 4 copies of photo B. Then choose
Mini-wallet as the layout setting.
6Press l or r to select additional photos if you
want.
7Adjust any other settings you want, then press
Print to preview your photos.
8If the layout preview is correct, press Print to
start printing.
Printing a Proof Sheet
You can print small thumbnail images of all the photos
on your memory card, 20 images per page.
1After inserting a card, press Menu.
2Press l or r to highlight Utility, then press OK.
3Press l or r to highlight Print Proof Sheet, then
press OK.
4Press l or r to highlight Yes (to clear previous
photo settings), then press OK to continue.
5Press Print to start printing.
Note: If you have selected photos by date, only the
selected photos are printed.
Reducing Red-Eye
When you take photos of people, they sometimes
appear to have red eyes. You can use Fix Red-Eye to
help eliminate this problem.
Note: Fix Red-Eye may not correct red eyes in all photos, and
printing will be slower when you use this feature.
1Select a photo with the red-eye problem.
2Press Menu.
3Press l or r to highlight Setup, then press OK.
4Press l or r to highlight Advanced Settings, then
press OK.
5Press l or r to highlight Fix Red-Eye, then press
OK.
6Press l or r to highlight On, then press OK.
Fixing Photos
PictureMate lets you correct the color and improve the
image quality of your photos without using a
computer.
The Fix Photo setting, which is selected by default,
improves your photos’ colors and increases contrast
and sharpness. It may correct images that are too dark,
too light, or backlit.
You can select the following types of enhancement:
Standard, People, Landscape, or Night Scene.
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If your camera supports PRINT Image Matching
(P.I.M.) or Exif Print, the printer’s P.I .M. setting
automatically adjusts your photos for the best results.
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Note: These settings affect only your printed pictures. They do
not change your original image files.
1After inserting a card, press Menu.
2Press l or r to highlight Basic Print Settings,
then press OK.
3Press l or r to highlight Enhance, then press OK.
4Press l or r to select one of the following
options:
●Fix Photo: This setting improves your photos’
colors and increases contrast and sharpness.
It may correct images that are too dark, too
bright, or backlit. (This is the default setting.)
●P. I.M. : This information helps ensure an
accurate image reproduction for files that
include P.I.M. (PRINT Image Matching) or Exif
Print data.
●None: Prints photos as is or bypasses P.I.M. or
Exif Print data. Select this setting for the
fastest printing.
5Press OK to apply the selected setting.
Note: The setting you select applies to all photos in the
current print job.
If you select Fix Photo, you see a list of 4 enhance
modes:
6Press l or r to highlight the appropriate setting,
then press OK. If you are printing a variety of
photos, select Standard.
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Adjusting Borderless Expansion
When you print borderless pictures, your images are
automatically expanded and cropped.
If your pictures are cut off around the edges, you can
adjust the amount of expansion and cropping.
1Press Menu.
2Press l or r to highlight Setup, then press OK.
3Press l or r to highlight Advanced Settings, then
press OK.
4Press l or r to highlight Expansion, then press
OK. You can select Standard, Middle, or
Minimum.
5Press l or r to select Minimum and reduce the
amount of expansion. Then press OK. Read the
warning message and press OK.
If you see white lines on the edges of your photos
after printing with the Minimum setting, repeat
steps 1 to 4 and select Middle or Standard.
Printing Photos in Black-and-White or
Sepia
You can print pictures in black-and-white or in a sepia
tone (like an old-fashioned photo) even when the
originals are in color. Your original images are not
changed.
You can apply the color effect to one photo or all
photos currently selected for printing.
1Select a photo or photos to print black-and-white
or sepia.
2Press Menu.
3Press l or r to highlight Basic Print Settings, then
press OK.
4Press l or r to highlight Color Effect, then press
OK. You see this screen:
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5Press l or r to select B & W or Sepia, then press
OK. You can see the effect on your photo.
Adding Camera Text
If your camera allows you to add text to your photos,
you can print the pictures along with the text.
This setting is available for borderless photos only.
1Select the photos that have text added by your
camera.
2Press Menu.
3Press l or r to highlight Setup, then press OK.
4Press l or r to highlight Advanced Settings, then
press OK.
5Press l or r to highlight Camera Text, then
press OK.
6Highlight On, then press OK.
Note: Before you print, make sure the Borderless Layout setting
is selected. See page 18 for more information.
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Print From an External Device
PictureMate can print photos stored on a:
●PictBridge-enabled digital camera (this page)
●Bluetooth-enabled device (requires an optional
Bluetooth Photo Print adapter; see page 24).
Printing From a Digital Camera
You can connect a digital camera that supports
PictBridge printing to PictureMate and use the camera
to control printing.
(Check your camera manual to see if it supports
PictBridge. A cable may not be included with your
camera.)
1Make sure PictureMate is on but not printing.
2Make sure there are no memory cards in
PictureMate’s slots.
Note: You must remove your memory card or the printer
will read photos from the card, not from a camera.
3Turn on your camera.
4Connect your camera’s USB cable to your camera
and the EXT. I/F port on the back of
PictureMate.
5Use your camera’s controls to select and print
photos on PictureMate. (See your camera manual
for instructions.)
6When you are finished, disconnect your camera
before inserting a memory card in PictureMate.
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Printing Wirelessly From a Bluetooth
Device
You can print photos wirelessly from your
Bluetooth-enabled PDA, cell phone, or
computer when you use the optional
Bluetooth Photo Print Adapter. The adapter
(part# C12C824383) is available from your
local reseller or Epson (see page 69).
Note: Although PictureMate complies with the Bluetooth
specification, it is not guaranteed to work with all devices that
have Bluetooth wireless technology. Make sure your photos
meet the requirements listed on page 5.
2Plug the adapter into the EXT. I/F port on the
back of PictureMate.
1Make sure PictureMate is on but not printing.
Caution: Do not connect or remove the Bluetooth Photo
Print Adapter while it is communicating with a device or
while PictureMate is printing; this may cause PictureMate
to malfunction.
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3Make sure you are within about 30 feet of
PictureMate.
4Select the photo you want to print from your
Bluetooth device and send it to PictureMate:
●Windows
PictureMate with your Bluetooth file sharing
program. See the documentation included
with your computer’s Bluetooth adapter for
details.
●Macintosh
Exchange in your Utilities folder. Follow the
on-screen steps to choose a photo file,
discover PictureMate, and send photos.
●Cell phones or PDAs: See your product’s
documentation for instructions on setting up
Bluetooth file sharing and sending files.
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: Send photos directly to
®
: Double-click Bluetooth File
Disconnecting the Adapter
Make sure PictureMate is not printing, then pull the
adapter out of its port.
Printing starts automatically.
If you see a Bluetooth error message on the
PictureMate screen, try printing the photo from a
memory card or your computer instead.
Note: For instructions on selecting PictureMate’s Bluetooth
settings, see page 53.
Caution: Do not connect or disconnect the Bluetooth Photo
Print Adapter while it is communicating with your device or
while PictureMate is printing; this may cause PictureMate to
malfunction.
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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 described here.
●Connect PictureMate to
your computer with a USB
cable. If you don’t have a
USB cable, you can buy one
from your local computer dealer or from Epson.
Once your software is installed and PictureMate is
connected to your computer, see page 31 for
instructions on printing from your computer.
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Tip: Once you’ve connected PictureMate to your computer, you
can insert a memory card in PictureMate and view, copy, or print
files on the memory card as if it were a drive on your computer.
You can even copy files from your computer to the memory
card. See “Inserting Your Memory Card and Copying Photos” on
page 42 for instructions.
Periodically, it’s a good idea to check Epson’s support website at
epson.com/support for free updates to your PictureMate printer
software. Download instructions are posted for your
convenience.
Installing Software and Connecting
PictureMate
DO NOT connect PictureMate to your computer before
installing the software.
REMOVE your memory card from PictureMate before
you begin.
Follow the installation steps for your computer:
●Windows (below)
●Macintosh (page 29)
Note: If you have problems installing the software, see page 64.
Installing Software for Windows
Before you start, make sure PictureMate is NOT
connected to your computer and does NOT have a
memory card inserted in it.
1Press the P On button to turn on PictureMate.
Note: If you see a Found New Hardware screen, click
Cancel and disconnect PictureMate from your computer.
2Insert the PictureMate CD.
3If you see the AutoPlay window, click the option
Run SETUP.exe. When you see the User Account
Control screen, click Continue.
4When you see this screen, click Install.
5Read the license agreement and click Accept. The
software starts installing.
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After a moment, you see this screen:
6Connect the USB cable to any open USB port on
your computer. Then connect the other end to the
USB port on the back of PictureMate.
Your PictureMate software is installed.
Note: If you see a screen like this one, remove your
memory card and click the
Note: PictureMate is automatically set as your default
printer. If you have another printer, you can change this
setting in the Windows Control Panel.
X in the corner to close it.
7When you see the Bonus Software Installation
screen, select the items you want and click Install.
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8When you see a message that installation is
complete, click Exit.
9Follow the on-screen instructions to register
PictureMate.
10 When you’re done, remove the CD.
Now you can print photos from your computer on
PictureMate (see page 31).
Installing Software for Macintosh
Before you start, make sure PictureMate is NOT
connected to your Macintosh and does NOT have a
memory card inserted in it.
1Press the P On button to turn on PictureMate.
2Insert the PictureMate CD.
3Double-click the Epson icon.
4When you see this screen, click Install.
5Read the license agreement and click Accept.
6Follow the on-screen instructions to install the
software.
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After a few minutes, you see this screen:
7Connect the USB cable to any open USB port on
your Macintosh. Then connect the other end to
the USB port on the back of PictureMate.
If you’re using Mac OS X 10.5.x or later, skip to
step 10.
If you’re using Mac OS X 10.3.9 or 10.4.11,
continue with the next step.
8When you see this screen, click Add Printer.
9Follow the steps on the right side of the screen to
add PictureMate.
10 Follow the on-screen instructions to install the rest
of your software and register PictureMate.
11 When you’re done, eject the CD.
Now you can print photos from your Macintosh on
PictureMate.
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