Epson Deluxe Printer PICTUREMATED User Manual

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PictureMate Deluxe Viewer Edition

Printer Parts Accessories

Power light

PictureMate Print Pack (part# T5570)

Includes 100 sheets of PicureMate Photo Paper and a

On button

Menu button

Back button

Control Panel

Paper support

Zoom buttons

Cancel button

Memory card light

Print button

Menu navigation buttons

Handle

Photo viewer screen

Memory card door

PictureMate Photo Cartridge

PictureMate Deluxe Viewer Edition Rechargeable Battery (part# C12C831074)

Enables printing outdoors or in other places without convenient electrical outlets

PictureMate Deluxe Viewer Edition Carrying Case

Soft case that holds PictureMate, power cable, extra PictureMate Print Pack, and more

Epson Bluetooth Photo Print Adapter (part# C12C824142)

Allows printing wirelessly from Bluetooth-enabled cell phones, PDAs, or computers to PictureMate

Printer Specifications

Printing

ront

EXT/IF (USB) port for cameras, external drive, or optional Bluetooth Adapter

USB port for computer

Photo cartridge

Back

Battery cover

Cartridge door

AC inlet

Output tray

Nozzle configuration 90 nozzles ×

6: yellow, magenta, cyan,

photo black, red, blue

Print direction Bidirectional with logic seeking

Control code ESC/P Raster, EPSON Remote command

Input buffer 64KB

Mechanical

Paper capacity 20 sheets

Dimensions

Storage Width: 10.0 inches (256 mm)

Depth: 6.1 inches (154 mm) Height: 6.6 inches (167 mm)

Printing Width: 10.0 inches (256 mm)

Depth: 12.0 inches (305 mm) Height: 6.6 inches (167 mm)

Weight 6.2 lb (2.8 kg) without photo cartridge or

battery

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Electrical

Normal operation

Input voltage range 108 to 132 V

Rated frequency range 50 to 60 Hz,

Input frequency range 49.5 to 60.5 Hz

Rated current 0.4 A 0.7 A

Power consumption (approximate)

Printing 13.0 W 30 W

Sleep mode 5.0 W 27 W

Powered off 0.7 W 26 W

When charging optional battery

Environmental

Temperature

Operation 50 to 95 °F (10 to 35 °C)

Storage*

Transit* –4 to 140 °F (–20 to 60 °C)

Humidity (without condensation)

Operation 20 to 80% RH

Storage* 5 to 85% RH

* Stored in shipping container

−4 to 140 °F (−20 to 60 °C)

1 month at 104 °F (40 °C)

120 hours at 140 °F (60 °C)

Caution: To ensure good results, use a genuine PictureMate Photo Cartridge and do not refill it. PictureMate calculates the amount of ink remaining using an IC chip on the photo cartridge, so even if the cartridge is refilled, the IC chip will report that it is empty.

Do not use a photo cartridge if the date on the cartridge has expired.

Do not expose PictureMate or a PictureMate Photo Cartridge to heat or direct sunlight.

Loading Paper

Follow these steps to load PictureMate Photo Paper.

Caution: Don’t load plain paper; this could damage PictureMate.

1. Move the handle to the back and down, then tilt up the photo viewer screen.

2. Open the paper support and gently slide up the top part until it clicks into place. Then open the output tray.

Safety Approvals

Safety standards UL 60950-1, CSA No. 60950-1

EMC FCC part 15 subpart B class B

CSA C108.8 Class B

Photo Cartridge

Colors Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Red, and Blue

Cartridge life 6 months after opening package, at

77 °F (25 °C)

Storage temperature −4 to 104 °F (−20 to 40 °C)

1 month at 104 °F (40 °C)

Transit temperature −22 to 140 °F (−30 to 60 °C)

120 hours at 140 °F (60 °C)

Freezing temperature* 12.2 °F (−11 °C)

Dimensions 7.7 × 3.6 × 0.7 inches (W × D × H)

196 × 91.5 × 18.8 mm (W × D × H)

* Ink thaws and is usable after approximately 3 hours at

77 °F (25 °C).

3. Place your paper against the right edge, glossy side up.

Edge guide

4. Slide the edge guide against the paper. Make sure it is snug, but not so tight that the paper is bent.

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Printing

PictureMate Deluxe Viewer Edition can print photos from these devices:

❏ Your digital camera’s memory card. ❏ A data storage device, such as a CD, Zip disk, or flash

memory (thumb) drive. See Using PictureMate Without a Computer for details.

❏ A PictBridge- or USBDP-enabled digital camera. See Using

PictureMate Without a Computer for details.

❏ A Bluetooth

Bluetooth Photo Print adapter). See Using PictureMate Without a Computer for details.

❏ Your computer. See Using PictureMate With a Computer

and the on-screen User’s Guide (included on your PictureMate CD) for details.

Make sure your image files meet these requirements:

❏ JPEG files or uncompressed Tiff files only ❏ The file storage device should comply with DCF (Design

rule for Camera File systems) Version 1.0

❏ Resolutions ranging from 80 × 80 to 4600 × 4600 pixels

Note: PictureMate does not support progressive-scan JPEG or RAW images.

PictureMate recognizes and prints the first 999 photos on your memory card or device.

-enabled device (requires an optional

3. Insert the memory card into one of the three slots.

Top:

SmartMedia

xD Picture Card

xD Picture Card Type M

Middle:

Memory Stick

Memory Stick DuoTM*

Memory Stick PRO Memory Stick PRO DuoTM* MagicGate

MagicGate Memory Stick Duo

Memory Stick

SD (Secure Digital)

MMC

(MultiMediaCardTM)

miniSD

* Requires Memory Stick

Duo adapter

** Requires miniSD adapter

card**

Bottom:

CompactFlash® or MicrodriveTM

4. Push the card in carefully until it stops (it won’t go in all the way). When it is in, the card light comes on.

Inserting a Memory Card

Note: Insert just one card at a time. The card does not go in all the way.

1. Press the On button to turn on PictureMate.

2. Open the memory card door.

Card light

5. Close the memory card door.

Removing a Memory Card

Make sure the card light is not flashing, then pull the card straight out of the slot.

Caution: Do not remove a card while the card light is flashing; you may lose photos on your card.

Saving Power

When PictureMate is not in use, the photo viewer screen goes dark after 13 minutes. Press any button to turn it back on.

When it is powered by the battery, PictureMate turns off automatically after 15 minutes if it is not being used. Press the

On button to turn it back on.

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Choosing Photos to Print

PictureMate’s photo viewer screen makes it easy to select the photos you want to print.

Note: When you press the Print button, PictureMate shows you a screen confirming the number of copies and layout. If you don’t want to see the confirmation screen each time you print, you can turn it off. See Using PictureMate Without a Computer

Printing All Photos

When you turn on PictureMate, you see the photo selection menu on the screen. The red or orange bar at the top of the screen indicates the currently selected option.

for instructions.

You can press press or to review your photos. If you change your mind, press the

4. Make sure you have enough paper loaded, then press

Back button.

again to start printing.

Note: If your card has 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 OK to continue printing. If you need to cancel printing, press Cancel.

Printing Individual Photos

You can easily view the photos on your memory card and select just the ones you want to print.

1. At the photo selection menu, press the or button to highlight

2. Press the

Print Some.

OK button. You see the first photo on your

memory card:

1. Make sure

Print All is highlighted, then press the OK

button.

2. If you want more than 1 copy of each picture, press the or button to select the number of copies.

You can also press the

Menu button to adjust settings if

necessary.

3. Press the

Print button. You see the Print Confirmation:

3. Press or to view the photos you want to print.

Note: To view 9 photos at a time, press the button. Then press or to select the photos you want.

4. When you see a photo that you want, press or to choose the number of copies to print.

You see a blue box around your photo, indicating the area that will print. If you want to adjust this area, press the button. Then press or to move the box. Press press

OK again.

OK, then

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If you want to adjust the brightness, saturation, or sharpness of the photo, press the

Menu button.

5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 for all the photos you want to print.

You can press the

Menu button to adjust settings for all

selected photos.

6. Press the

Print button. You see the Print Confirmation:

You can press or to review the photo or photos you have selected. If you change your mind, press

7. Make sure you have enough paper loaded, then press

Back.

again to start printing.

Printing a Range of Photos

You can choose a range (or sequence) of consecutive photos from your camera’s memory card (for example, photos 7 through 12). Selecting a range is convenient because you don’t have to choose each individual photo.

1. At the photo selection menu, press the or button to highlight

Print Range.

5. Press

OK.

6. Press or to select the number of copies you want for each photo.

Note: The number you select will apply to all photos in the range.

If you want to adjust any settings, press the Menu button.

7. Press

8. Make sure you have enough paper loaded, then press

Print. You see the Print Confirmation.

to start printing.

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.

1. At the photo selection menu, press the or button to highlight

Print by Date.

2. Press the OK button. You see thumbnail images of your

photos:

3. Press or to choose the first photo you want to print, then press

OK. The photo outline changes from orange to

blue.

4. Press or to choose the last photo you want to print. All of your selected photos have blue outlines.

2. Press the

OK button. You see a list of dates, and a small

image of one photo taken on that date:

3. Press or to highlight the date you want, then press to select the date.

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A checkmark appears in the box for the date you selected. If you want to cancel your selection, press .

4. After you have selected all the dates you want, press

OK.

5. Press or to view the photos taken on the date or dates you selected.

6. Press or to select the number of copies.

If you want to adjust any other settings, press the

button. Any settings you change will apply to all the photos you have selected.

7. Press

8. Make sure you have enough paper loaded, then press

Print. You see the Print Confirmation.

again to start printing.

Adding Fun Disney Frames to Your Photos

PictureMate includes a selection of 15 different Disney® character frames and two classic frames to choose from.

4. Press or to select the frame you want to use. Then press

OK. You see your photo in the frame you selected:

❏ If you want to select a different frame, press

Back and

repeat step 3.

❏ If your photo doesn’t quite fit in the frame, you can

crop it and adjust the picture area. Press

Back twice,

then press the button and crop your photo.

5. Press or to select the number of copies.

If you want to fix your photo or change it to black and white or sepia, press the

6. Press the

Print button. You see the Print Confirmation.

7. Make sure you have enough paper loaded, then press

Menu button.

again.

Viewing a Slideshow of Your Photos

You can have PictureMate display all the photos on your card one by one.

Note: All frames are designed to work with horizontal or “landscape” oriented photos.

1. At the photo selection menu, press the or button to highlight

2. Press the

Add Frame.

OK button. You see the first photo on your

memory card.

3. Press or to select the photo you want to print in a frame. Then press

OK. You see the first Disney frame:

1. At the photo selection menu, press the or button to highlight

Play Slideshow.

2. Press the OK button.

After a few moments, the slideshow begins. PictureMate displays all the photos on the memory card, then returns to the photo selection menu.

❏ If you want to pause the slideshow at any time, press

OK. Press OK again to continue.

❏ If you want to stop the slideshow, press

Back or Cancel.

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Doing More With Your Photos

You can use the button to crop your photos or zoom in for a closer look. You can use the button to zoom out.

By pressing the

Menu button, you can do the following:

❏ Choose from a variety of layouts ❏ Print the time or date on your photos ❏ Print in black and white or sepia ❏ Fix photos that are too light or dark

See Using PictureMate Without a Computer for more information.

Storing and Displaying PictureMate Prints

Photos printed on PictureMate Photo Paper will give you beautiful, long lasting images. Follow these guidelines to ensure they will look great for years.

Store Your Prints

❏ To avoid scratches or smudging, do not rub the printed side

of the photo.

❏ If you stack photos, do not stack them with the printed

sides touching.

Removing the Used Photo Cartridge

Make sure you have a new PictureMate Photo Cartridge before you begin. Once you start replacing a cartridge, you must complete all the steps in one session.

Caution: Before you replace the cartridge, read the “Photo Cartridge Saftey Instructions” in the Using PictureMate Without a Computer book.

1. Make sure PictureMate is on, but not printing.

2. Close the paper support.

3. Lift up the handle.

4. Open the cartridge door on the back of PictureMate.

Display Your Prints

❏ To ensure prints will last as long as possible, store them

under glass in frames or in photo albums.

❏ Keep prints out of direct sunlight to prevent fading. ❏ Let prints sit for 24 hours before framing.

Store Unused Paper

Return unused paper to the original package. Store paper away from extreme temperatures, high humidity, and bright light.

Replacing Ink

When PictureMate is low on ink or you are out of paper, it is time to buy a new PictureMate Print Pack (includes a PictureMate Photo Cartridge and PictureMate photo paper) and replace the Photo Cartridge.

Tip: You can check the ink level at any time (see the Using PictureMate Without a Computer book).

Caution: Refilling the photo cartridge could result in damage to PictureMate from ink spills.

Note: Use your PictureMate Photo Cartridge within six months of installing it and before the expiration date on the cartridge. For PictureMate Photo Paper storage and handling tips, see the previous section.

5. Move the photo cartridge lever to the

Release position by

sliding it in the direction shown. This releases the cartridge.

6. Carefully pull out the cartridge.

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Warn ing: Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of children and do not drink the ink.

If ink gets on your hands, wash them thoroughly with soap and water. If ink gets in your eyes, flush them thoroughly with water. If discomfort or vision problems continue after flushing, see a doctor immediately.

Inserting the New Photo Cartridge

1. Shake the cartridge four or five times while it is still wrapped in its packaging.

2. Unwrap the cartridge.

Caution: Don’t touch the green circuit board. Install the photo cartridge immediately after you remove it from its package. If you leave a cartridge unpacked for a long time before using it, normal printing may not be possible.

3. Make sure the lever is moved to the left before you insert the cartridge, then carefully slide the cartridge, label side up, into the slot.

6. Close the cartridge door. Make sure it snaps shut.

7. Lower the handle.

Cleaning the Print Head

If your print quality is not as good as it used to be, if your photos are too light, or if they are missing colors or have lines running through them, PictureMate’s print head nozzles may be clogged.

Follow these steps to clean the print head:

1. Press the

2. Press or to highlight

3. Press to open the Maintenance menu.

Menu button.

Maintenance.

Lever

4. Push in both sides of the cartridge evenly to make sure it is not crooked. It won’t go in all the way.

5. Move the lever to the

Lock position by sliding it in the

direction shown.

4. Make sure

Clean Print Head is selected, then press . You

see this message:

5. Press

OK to begin cleaning the print head.

The cleaning process takes about 40 seconds. PictureMate makes some noise, and you see the following message on the screen:

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Caution: Never turn off PictureMate while it is cleaning its print head, unless it hasn’t moved or made noise for more than 5 minutes.

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When cleaning is complete, you see a message asking if you want to print a nozzle check pattern.

6. To make sure the nozzles are clean, load a sheet of photo paper, then press

Caution: Don’t use plain paper; this could damage PictureMate.

OK.

7. When you see the message, press Print to print the nozzle check.

8. Check the pattern to see if there are any gaps in the lines.

Needs cleaning

9. If thre are no gaps, press

Back to go back to the

Maintenance menu.

If there are gaps, press

OK to clean the print head again. You

may need to clean it two or three times before the nozzles are cleared.

You can also turn PictureMate off and wait overnight—this allows any dried ink to soften—and then try cleaning the print head again.

4. Press the

Print button. The following alignment patterns

are printed:

5. Look at the printed squares to determine which one in each set is the most even, with no streaks or lines. (You may need to use a magnifying glass.)

6. Press or to highlight the number for the best square (1 to 9) in set #1. Then press to move to #2.

7. Press or to highlight the number for the best pattern (1 to 9) in set #2.

8. After you have entered the number for the best square in each set, press

OK. PictureMate aligns the print head and

displays a message when alignment is done.

Aligning the Print Head

If you have moved PictureMate and print quality is not as good as it was before—for example, you see misaligned vertical lines or light or dark horizontal banding—you may need to align the print head.

1. Press the

2. Press or to highlight open the Maintenance menu.

3. Press or to select see this message:

Menu button.

Maintenance, then press to

Align Print Head, then press . You

Note: The numbers that you enter become the default settings (#5) the next time you align the print head.

9. Press OK or Back to return to the Maintenance menu.

Taking PictureMate With You

The handle on PictureMate makes it easy to carry PictureMate short distances (from one room to the next, for example). If you take your PictureMate a longer distance, you should pack it carefully to make sure it isn’t damaged.

Caution: To avoid damaging your PictureMate, keep it out of the sun and don’t leave it in your car or other location where it can get too hot.

1. If PictureMate is on, press On to turn it off.

2. Wait until the LCD screen goes blank, then unplug the power cord from the outlet.

3. Remove paper from the paper support and output tray.

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4. Push down the top of the paper support and close it against PictureMate. Then lower the photo viewer screen and close the output tray.

5. Disconnect the power cord and any connected USB cable from the back of PictureMate.

6. Pack PictureMate and its power cable (both parts) into the box that PictureMate came in, or in the optional PictureMate Carrying Case.

Caution: Make sure the photo cartridge is installed before transporting. Don’t place PictureMate on its side or upside down, or ink may leak.

Note: If your prints don’t look as good after PictureMate has been moved, try aligning the print head (see page 9).

Using the Optional Battery

3. Slide in the battery as shown until it clicks into place:

4. Make sure the battery is pushed in all the way so that it locks into place as shown:

Lock

5. Close the battery cover.

After you install the battery, you need to charge it by connecting the AC adapter and plugging in the printer. It takes about 2 hours to fully charge the battery when PictureMate is off, and longer when it is in use.

Epson Deluxe Printer PICTUREMATED User Manual

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Printer Parts Accessories

Printer Specifications

Loading Paper

Printing

Replacing Ink

Cleaning the Print Head

Aligning the Print Head

Taking PictureMate With You

Using the Optional Battery

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