Epson PM 225 User Manual

PM 225

Basics

Getting to Know PictureMate

Paper support

(load photo paper here) Edge guides

Screen

Memory card light

Memory card slots

Output tray

(catches printed photos)

EXT. I/F port for external devices

USB port

for computer

Handle Power inlet

Optional battery

cover

Cartridge release

lever

Photo cartridge Cartridge door

Contents

Welcome! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Prepare to Print . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Choose Photos and Print . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Do More With Your Photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Print From an External Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Print From a Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Replace Print Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Take PictureMate With You . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Set PictureMate Preferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Printer Care and Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Welcome!

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® is light and portable, you can print whenever and wherever you take pictures. Plus, your PictureMate prints will be as brilliant and vibrant generations from now as they are today.

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 10.)

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 your online User’s Guide for detailed information.)

If you have a PictBridge®-enabled camera, you can connect the camera to PictureMate and control printing right from your camera. (See page 22.)

If you want to print outdoors or in other places without convenient electrical outlets, you can buy the optional PictureMate battery. (See your online User’s Guide for detailed information.)

If you have a Bluetooth®-enabled PDA, cell phone, or computer, you can send photos wirelessly to PictureMate for printing using the optional Epson® Bluetooth Photo Print Adapter.

(See your online User’s Guide for detailed information.)

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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 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.)

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:

Print Pack	Part	Supported
contents	number	PictureMate models
Glossy photo paper	T5846	All PictureMate 200/
(150 sheets) and		300 Series models
photo cartridge
Matte photo paper	T5845-M
(100 sheets) and
photo cartridge

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	Stop printing
of photos displayed	or cancel
	settings

	Display optional	Move through
		photos and
	settings menu
		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 6)

When you finish printing, you can remove your memory card (see page 8).

2 Raise and adjust the photo viewer screen.

Inserting Your Memory Card

1 Move the handle to the back. Then open the top cover.

3 Press 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

SDTM (Secure Digital) and SDHCTM (High Capacity)

miniSDTM * and miniSDHC* microSD* and microSDHC* MMCTM (MultiMediaCardTM)

MMCplus

MMCmobile* and MMCmicro* xD-Picture CardTM

xD-Picture Card (Type M, M+, and H) Sony Memory Stick® **

Memory Stick DuoTM *

Memory Stick Micro*

Memory Stick PROTM Memory Stick PRO DuoTM *

Memory Stick PRO-HG DuoTM *

MagicGateTM Memory Stick** MagicGate Memory Stick DuoTM *

Bottom slot:

MicrodriveTM

CompactFlash® (Type I and II)

* Requires adapter

** Maximum capacity 128MB

Now you are ready to choose your photos and start printing. (See page 10.)

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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	2 Press the corner of the output tray to open it.
button so it pops out. Then push in the button again to
eject your card and pull it straight out of the slot.

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3 Slide the edge guides outward.

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

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 28 for more information.

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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 11)

●Print all the photos on your card (see page 12)

●Print photos taken on specific dates (see page 13)

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 14.)

To view a slideshow of your photos, see page 14.

To store and display your printed photos, see page 15.

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 the online User’s Guide 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 P On button) to turn it back on.

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 16 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 16.

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 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.

1 After inserting a card, press Menu.

2Press OK to choose Select Photos, then press OK again to choose Select All Photos.

3If you want more than one copy of each picture, press r to increase the number of copies or l to decrease it.

4To preview your photos, press Print.

5Press l or r to review your selected photos. If you change your mind, press the Stop/Clear button.

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6If you want to change the layout or edit your photos, press Menu. See page 16 for instructions.

7Make 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 OK to continue printing. If you need to cancel printing, press 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 OK to choose Select Photos.

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.

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 11 to select photos, set the number of copies for each, and print.

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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 16 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 OK to select Slide Show. 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 17)

●Print a proof sheet (see page 18)

●Remove red eyes from your photos (see page 18)

●Fix photos that are too light or dark (see page 18)

●Adjust the amount of expansion and cropping for borderless printing (see page 20)

●Print in black-and-white or sepia (see page 20)

●Print camera text (see page 21)

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

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 OK to select Layout.

4Press l or r to highlight the layout setting you want, then press OK. You have these choices:

		Borderless		Wallet
		Border			Mini-wallet

Note: For the fastest printing, select Border.

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 20 for instructions.

5At the photo selection screen, press OK to select the current photo for printing. (See page 11.)

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.

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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.

1 Select 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.

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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