Epson PictureMate 500 User Manual

Photo Printer

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English

No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval
system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic,
mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior
written permission of Seiko Epson Corporation. The information
contained herein is designed only for use with this Epson printer. Epson
is not responsible for any use of this information as applied to other
printers.
Neither Seiko Epson Corporation nor its affiliates shall be liable to the
purchaser of this product or third parties for damages, losses, costs, or
expenses incurred by the purchaser or third parties as a result of
accident, misuse, or abuse of this product or unauthorized
modifications, repairs, or alterations to this product, or (excluding the
U.S.) failure to strictly comply with Seiko Epson Corporation's
operating and maintenance instructions.
Seiko Epson Corporation shall not be liable for any damages or
problems arising from the use of any options or any consumable
products other than those designated as Original Epson Products or
Epson Approved Products by Seiko Epson Corporation.
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resulting from electromagnetic interference that occurs from the use of
any interface cables other than those designated as Epson Approved
Products by Seiko Epson Corporation.

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EPSON
of Seiko Epson Corporation.
PRINT Image Matching™ and the PRINT Image Matching logo are
trademarks of Seiko Epson Corporation.

is a registered trademark and PictureMate™ is a trademark

Copyright © 2001 Seiko Epson Corporation. All rights reserved.
USB DIRECT-PRINT™ and the USB DIRECT-PRINT logo are
trademarks of Seiko Epson Corporation.
Copyright © 2002 Seiko Epson Corporation. All rights reserved.
Microsoft
Corporation.
Apple
Inc.
Part of the photo data stored on the Printer Software CD- ROM is
licensed from Design Exchange Co., Ltd. Copyright © 2000 Design
Exchange Co., Ltd. All rights reserved.
DPOF™ is a trademark of CANON INC., Eastman Kodak Company,
Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd. and Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.
The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG,
Inc. and any use of such marks by Seiko Epson Corporation is under
license.
Zip
SD™ is a trademark.
Memory stick, Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO, and Memory
Stick PRO Duo are trademarks of Sony Corporation.
xD-Picture Card™ is a trademarks of Fuji Photo Film Co.,Ltd.

General Notice: Other product names used herein are for identification
purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective owners. Epson
disclaims any and all rights in those marks.

Copyright © 2005 Seiko Epson Corporation. All rights reserved.

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and Windows® are registered trademarks of Microsoft

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and Macintosh® are registered trademarks of Apple Computer,

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is a registered trademark of Iomega Corporation.

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Get to Know Your PictureMate

Power light

On button

LCD panel

Zoom button

Cancel button

Memory card light

USB port for
computer

Battery cover

Power cable

Cartridge
compartment
cover

Paper
support

Handle

Menu button

Back button

4-way scroll buttons

Output tray

OK button

Memory card
slot cover

Print button

EXT/IF (USB)
port

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Contents

English

Safety Instructions

Important Safety Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Warnings, Cautions, and Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Welcome!

A Quick Introduction to the Digital Photography Process

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Supported Photo Formats. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Where to Find Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Preparing to Print

Loading Paper. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Paper Handling Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Inserting Your Memory Card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Basic Photo Printing

Printing All Photos. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Printing Several Photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Printing Range of Photos. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Printing Photos Searching by Date. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Printing an Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Printing a Photo With a Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Printing Camera-Selected DPOF Photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Doing More With Your Photos

Choosing a Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Adding the Date or Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Printing Photos in Black and White or Sepia . . . . . . . . . 31

Cropping Your Photo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Fixing Your Photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Printing a Photo With a Frame Specified by Camera . . 35

Viewing a Slide Show. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Saving Your Photos to an External Device

Saving Photos to an External Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Printing From an External Device

Printing From an External Drive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Printing From a PictBridge-Enabled Camera . . . . . . . . . 42

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Printing From a Bluetooth Device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Replacing the Photo Cartridge

Checking the Photo Cartridge Status (Ink Level) . . . . . . 50

Replacing the Photo Cartridge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Taking PictureMate With You

Setting PictureMate Preferences

Changing the View of Photos on the LCD Screen . . . . . 58

Setting the After Print Confirmation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

Adjusting the LCD Screen Contrast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Selecting the Language on the LCD Screen . . . . . . . . . . .60

Changing the Default Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

Resetting All Print Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Using PictureMate With a Computer

Installing the Printer Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

Maintaining PictureMate

Checking the Print Head Nozzles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65

Cleaning the Print Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66

Aligning the Print Head. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Cleaning the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Troubleshooting

Error/Warning Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Print and Noise Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Photo Quality Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Problems With Paper Feeding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Miscellaneous Printout Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Customer Support

Contacting Customer Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Technical Support Web Site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Options and Consumable Products

Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Consumable Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Using the Optional Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Printer Specifications

Printer Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

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Index

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Safety Instructions

Important Safety Instructions

Read all of the instructions in this section before using
your printer. Also, be sure to follow all warnings and
instructions marked on the printer.

When choosing a place for the printer

Observe the following when choosing a place for the
printer:

❏ Place the printer on a flat, stable surface that

extends beyond the base of the printer in all
directions. If you place the printer by the wall,
leave more than 10 cm between the back of the
printer and the wall. The printer will not operate
properly if it is tilted at an angle.

❏ When storing or transporting the printer, do not

tilt it, stand it on its side, or turn it upside down.
Otherwise, ink may leak from the cartridge.

❏ Leave enough space in front of the printer for the

paper to be fully ejected.

❏ Avoid places subject to rapid changes in

temperature and humidity. Also, keep the printer
and the AC adapter away from direct sunlight,
strong light, water, or heat sources.

❏ Do not leave the printer in a place subject to high

temperature, such as in a car. Also, keep the
printer away from direct sunlight, strong light,
and heat sources. Otherwise, the printer may be
damaged or ink may leak.

❏ Avoid places subject to dust, shock, or vibration.

❏ Leave enough room around the printer to allow

for sufficient ventilation.

❏ Place the AC adapter near a wall outlet where the

plug can be easily unplugged.

❏ Do not place or store the printer, the AC adapter,

or the optional battery outdoors.

6 Safety Instructions

When setting up your printer

Observe the following when setting up the printer:

❏ Do not block or cover the vents and openings in

the printer.

❏ Power supply cords should be placed to avoid

abrasions, cuts, fraying, crimping, and kinking.
Do not place objects on top of power-supply cords
and do not allow the AC adapter or power-supply
cords to be stepped on or run over. Be particularly
careful to keep all power-supply cords straight at
the ends and the points where they enter and
leave the AC adapter.

❏ Use only the power-supply cords that comes with

this product. Use of another cord may resu lt in fire
or electrical shock, or injury.

❏ The AC adapter model A361H is designed for use

with the printer with which it was included. Do
not attempt to use it with other electronic devices
unless specified.

❏ Use only the type of power source indicated on

the AC adapter's label, and always supply power
directly from a standard domestic electrical outlet
with the AC power cord that meets the relevant
local safety standards.

❏ Avoid using outlets on the same circuit as

photocopiers or air control systems that regularly
switch on and off.

❏ Avoid using electrical outlets controlled by wall

switches or automatic timers.

❏ Keep the entire computer system away from

potential sources of electromagnetic interference,
such as loudspeakers or the base units of cordless
telephones.

❏ Do not use a damaged or frayed power cord, AC

adapter, and the optional battery.

❏ If you use an extension cord with the printer,

make sure that the total ampere rating of the
devices plugged into the extension cord does not
exceed the cord’s ampere rating. Also, make sure
that the total ampere rating of all devices plugged
into the wall outlet does not exceed the wall
outlet’s ampere rating.

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Safety Instructions 7

❏ Never disassemble, modify, or attempt to repair

the AC adapter, power cord, printer, and options
by yourself except as specifically explained in the
printer's guides.

❏ Unplug the printer and the AC adapter, remove

the optional battery from the printer, and refer
servicing to qualified service personnel under the
following conditions:

The power cord or plug is damaged; liquid has
entered the printer, the AC adapter, or the
optional battery; the printer, the AC adapter or
the optional battery has been dropped or the
casing damaged; the printer, the AC adapter or
the optional battery does not operate normally or
exhibits a distinct change in performance. (Do not
adjust controls that are not covered by the
operating instructions.)

❏ Do not use with wet hands.

When using the printer

Observe the following when using the printer:

❏ If you use the printer in places where the use of

electronic devices is limited, such as in airplanes
or hospitals, follow all instructions in those
places.

❏ Do not insert objects through the slots in the

printer.

❏ Take care not to spill liquid on the printer and the

AC adapter.

❏ Do not put your hand inside the printer or touch

the photo cartridge during printing.

❏ Always turn the printer off using the On button.

Do not unplug the printer or turn off the power to
the outlet until the power light goes out.

❏ If you plan to use the AC adapter or the optional

battery in Germany, the building installation
must be protected by a10 or 16 amp circuit breaker
to provide adequate short-circuit protection and
over-current protection for this printer.

8 Safety Instructions

❏ Before transporting the printer, make sure that the

photo cartridge is in place.

❏ Leave the photo cartridge installed. Removing the

cartridge can dehydrate the print head and may
prevent the printer from printing.

When using a memory card

❏ Use only memory cards compatible with the

printer. Refer to Loading Memory Cards.

When using LCD

❏ The LCD panel contains a few small bright or dark

spots. These are normal and do not mean that the
LCD monitor is damaged in any way.

❏ Only use a dry, soft cloth to clean the LCD panel.

Do not use liquid or chemical cleansers.

When using the optional Bluetooth Photo
Print Adapter

Refer to the Bluetooth Photo Print Adapter's
documentation for the safety instructions.

When using the optional battery

❏ If battery aci d gets in to your eyes or on you r skin,

immediately rinse the affected area thoroughly
with water and seek medical treatment. If a
battery is swallowed, seek medical treatment
immediately.

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❏ If the LCD panel on your printer's control panel

is damaged, contact your dealer. If the liquid
crystal solution gets on your hands, wash them
thoroughly with soap and water. If the liquid
crystal solution gets into your eyes, flush them
immediately with water. If discomfort or vision
problems remain after a thorough flushing, see a
doctor immediately.

❏ Use only an Epson Li-ion battery model EU-112

for this printer according to the directions in the
user documentation. Replacing the battery with
an incorrect model may cause an explosion.

❏ Use only AC adapter model A361H to charge the

battery and operate the printer.

❏ Do not charge or use the battery with devices

other than the specified product. Using the
battery with other devices may damage the
battery or other devices, or may cause an
explosion.

Safety Instructions 9

❏ To protect against short circuits, do not remove

the outside case of the battery.

❏ Do not handle the battery with wet hands or use

them near water.

❏ Do not expose the battery to water or high

humidity.

❏ Do not drop, puncture, disassemble, mutilate, or

short-circuit the battery.

❏ Do not place the battery near or into fire or water.

❏ Do not use the battery that is leaking or damaged

in any way.

❏ Do not charge the battery on devices except this

product.

❏ Do not insert objects into any openings as they

may touch dangerous voltage points or
short-circuit components.

❏ Prevent the battery from coming into contact with

metal objects that could short-circuit it, such as
coins or keys.

❏ Do not solder wires or terminals directly to the

battery.

❏ Do not touch battery terminals.

❏ Keep the battery away from open flame if they

leak or smell strange.

❏ If overheating, discoloration, or deformation

occur, remove the battery from this product and
do not use it.

❏ Do not charge the battery near open flame or in

very hot locations.

❏ Keep the battery away from heat sources.

❏ Do not leave the battery in a vehicle to prevent the

battery from overheating.

10 Safety Instructions

❏ Charge the battery before using it if it has not been

used for a long period.

When storing the optional battery

❏ When not using the printer for a long period of

time, remove the battery from the printer and
store them separately to avoid over-discharging
the battery.

❏ Do not store the battery where the temperature or

humidity is very high.

❏ Store the battery out of children’s reach.

When disposing of the optional battery

Before disposing of the battery, make sure you
discharge them completely.

For European users:

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Do not dispose of batteries as ordinary refuse. Instead,
dispose of them in a recycle box in accordance with
local laws.

For users in the United States and Canada:

This mark indicates that the battery will be
recycled by RBRC. When you dispose of the
battery, contact RBRC.

Warning:

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❏ Do not dispose of batteries as ordinary

refuse. Instead, dispose of them in a
collection or recy cle box in accordance with
local laws.

❏ Do not incinerate or dispose of the battery

in fire.

When handling photo cartridges

Observe the following when handling photo
cartridges:

❏ Do not shake photo cartridge after removing it

from the bag; this can cause leakage.

❏ Do not remove or tear the label on the cartridge;

this can cause leakage.

Safety Instructions 11

❏ Do not use a photo cartridge beyond the date

printed on the cartridge carton: otherwise, it may
result in reduced print quality. For best results,
use up the photo cartridge within six months of
installing it.

❏ Do not dismantle photo cartridges or try to refill

them. This could damage the print head.

❏ After bringing a photo cartridge inside from a

cold storage site, allow it to warm up at room
temperature for at least three hours before using
it.

❏ Store photo cartridges in a cool, dark place.

❏ The IC chip on the photo cartridge retains a

variety of cartridge-related information, such as
the amount of ink remaining, so that the cartridge
may be removed and reinstalled freely. However,
each time the cartridge is inserted, some ink is
consumed because the printer automatically
performs a reliability check.

ENERGY STAR

The International
Program is a voluntary partnership with the computer
and office equipment industry to promote the
introduction of energy-efficient personal computers,
monitors, printers, fax machines, copiers, scanners,
and multifunction devices in an effort to reduce air
pollution caused by power generation. Their
standards and logos are uniform among participating
nations.

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Compliance

As an ENERGY STAR® Partner,
Epson has determined that this
product meets the
guidelines for energy efficiency.

ENERGY STAR

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Office Equipment

ENERGY STAR

Warnings, Cautions, and Notes

Warnings

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must be followed carefully to avoid bodily
injury.

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❏ Store each photo cartridge so that the bottom of

its packaging faces down.

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Cautions

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must be observed to avoid damage to your
equipment.

Notes

contain important information and useful tips on the
operation of your printer.

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Safety Instructions 13

Welcome!

PictureMate™ 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 photos are archival; generations from
now your PictureMate prints will be as vibrant as they
are today.

A Quick Introduction to the Digital
Photography Process

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 these basic steps:

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 to
print or keep.

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 a CD or your
computer. Then you can reprint
them any time.

4. Clear the Memory Card

After you save your photo files, delete them from your
memory card so you have room for more photos.

14 Welcome!

Special Features

Printing with your PictureMate becomes even easier
with these special features:

From the PictureMate Main Menu,
you can print all your photos or you
can select just the ones you want.
See “Basic Photo Printing” on page

Main Menu

Crop

DPOF

21.

You can crop photos right from
PictureMate—no computer
required. See “Cropping Your
Photo” on page 31.

If your camera supports DPOF
(Digital Print Order Format), you
can pre-select which photos to print
while the memory card is still in
your camera. Then, when you
insert the card into PictureMate, it
knows which photos you chose. See
“Printing Camera-Selected DPOF
Photos” on page 27.

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If you have a PictBridge

- or USB
DP (USB Direct Print)-enabled
camera, you can connect the
camera to PictureMate and control
printing right from your camera.
See “Printing From a

PictBridge-Enabled Camera” on page 42.

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If you have a Bluetooth

-enabled
PDA, cell phone, or computer, you
can send photos wirelessly to
PictureMate for printing. You just
need the optional Epson

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Bluetooth Photo Print Adapter. See
“Printing From a Bluetooth

Device” on page 44.

Note:

PictureMate also supports P.I.M. (PRINT Image
Matching™) and Exif Print image enhancement standards
that are built into many cameras. To see if your camera is
P.I.M.-enabled, see your camera's documentation.

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Welcome! 15

Supported Photo Formats

JPEG TIFF

Make sure your photos meet these requirements for
printing with your PictureMate:

Printing, changing settings, and installing the printer
software

Basic
Operation
Guide

Basics Operation Guide (this book)
explains how to print photos
directly from your camera’s
memory card. It also covers how to
print from other devices, replace
the PictureMate Photo Cartridge,
take care of PictureMate, install the

printer software, and troubleshoot problems.

❏ JPEG files or uncompressed TIFF files only

❏ Resolutions ranging from 120 × 120 to 4600 × 4600

pixels

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

Where to Find Information

Unpacking and setting up

Start
Here

16 Welcome!

See your Start Here to unpack, set
up, and use your PictureMate.

Using your PictureMate with a computer

The on-screen User's Guide on the
CD provides comprehensive
information and instructions for
using PictureMate with a

computer.

Preparing to Print

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Before you can print, you need to load paper and insert
your memory card in PictureMate.

Loading Paper

Follow these steps to load PictureMate Photo Paper:

Caution:

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Do not load plain paper; this may damage
PictureMate.

1. Move the handle to the back and down. Then
open the paper support and output tray.

Open paper support

Move handle to the
back and down

Open output tray

Note:

Keep the handle all the way down when printing, to
allow paper to feed through.

Preparing to Print 17

2. Slide the top part of the paper support up gently
until it clicks into place.

Note:

When you need more paper, order a PictureMate
PicturePack. See “Consumable Products” on page 79 for
more information.

Paper Handling Instructions

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

Load glossy side up

Edge guide

Note:

Make sure paper is glossy side up to prevent smearing.

4. Slide the left edge guide against the paper. Make
sure it is snug, but not so tight that paper can’t
move.

18 Preparing to Print

When storing printouts

❏ Do not touch the printed side or stack your

printouts until the ink is dry.

❏ To avoid scratching the image, be sure not to rub

the printed side of the paper. If the printed side is
rubbed too strongly, ink may come off the paper.

❏ Do not stack printouts with the image sides

touching.

❏ Do not stack printouts and conventional film

photographs with the image sides touching.

❏ If you stack printouts, place a sheet of plain paper

or other absorbent paper between the individual
prints.

When storing unused paper

Return any unused paper to the original package, and
store it away from extreme temperatures, high
humidity, and bright lights.

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Top:

When displaying printouts

❏ When displaying your printouts indoors, Epson

recommends placing your printouts in glass
frames to preserve the colors in your image.

❏ Avoid displaying your printouts outdoors or in a

place exposed to direct sunlight to prevent fading.

Note:

For best results, allow your prints to dry thoroughly for 24
hours before framing.

Inserting Your Memory Card

1. Press On to turn on PictureMate.

2. Open the memory card cover.

3. Insert the memory card into the correct slot, as
shown in the illustration.

SmartMedia™

Middle:

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(Type I + II)

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Sony Memory Stick

Memory Stick Duo™ *

Memory Stick PRO™

Memory Stick PRO Duo™

MagicGate™ Memory Stick

MagicGate Memory Stick Duo™ *

Bottom:

Microdrive™

CompactFlash

xD Picture Card™

SD (Secure Digital)

miniSD™ card **

*

MMC™ (MultiMediaCard™)

*Requires Memory Stick Duo
adapter
**Requires miniSD adapter

Preparing to Print 19

Push the card in carefully until it stops (it won’t
go in all the way).

Insert just one card at a time.

When it is in, the card light comes on.

Card light

4. Close the memory card cover.

Removing Your Memory Card

When you are ready to remove a memory card, make
sure the card light is not flashing, then pull the card
straight out of the slot.

Caution:

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

Now you can choose photos and layouts for printing
from the Main Menu. See “Basic Photo Printing” on
page 21.

20 Preparing to Print

Basic Photo Printing

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You can choose the photos you want to print from the
main menu.

Print All: print all the photos on
your card.

Print Some: select several
photos, and choose one or
more copies for each.

Print Range: print a sequence
of photos on your card.

Print Index: print a thumbnail
view of all the photos stored in
your memory card.

Print by Date: search photos by
the date they were taken, and
select the photos you want.

Add Frame: print a photo with
a frame from your printer or
memory card.

Camera-selected DPOF
photos: print a set of photos

that you pre-selected in your
digital camera using DPOF.

Basic Photo Printing 21

Make sure your memory card is inserted in
PictureMate and the Main Menu is on the screen, then
follow the steps below for the option you want.

Printing All Photos

1. Press or to highlight Print All, then press OK.

2. Press or to select the number of copies.

3. Press OK to confirm your print selections.

Printing Several Photos

1. Press or to choose Print Some, then press
OK.

2. Press or to view the photo you want to
print.

Note:

You can switch the view of photos by pressing or

4. Press Print to start printing.

22 Basic Photo Printing

3. Press or to choose the number of copies to
print for that photo (up to 100).

4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 for additional photos.

5. Press OK to confirm your print selections.

6. Press Print to start printing.

Printing Range of Photos

Follow the steps below to print a range (or sequence)
of consecutive photos from your camera’s memory
card. Selecting a range is convenient because you
don’t have to choose each individual photo.

1. Press or to highlight Print Range, then
press OK. Thumbnail images of the photos
appear.

2. Press or to choose the first photo. Then
press OK.

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Basic Photo Printing 23

3. Press or to choose the last photo.

Printing Photos Searching by Date

4. Make sure that the photos you want to print are

highlighted in blue, then press OK.

5. Press or to select the number of copies.

6. Press OK to confirm your print selections.

7. Press Print to start printing.

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If you know the date the photos were taken, you can
find and print them easily using this menu.

1. Press or to highlight Print by Date, then
press OK.

2. Press or to highlight the date you want,
then to check the date. To clear the check, press

.

3. Press OK.

4. Press or to select the photo you want.

Note:

You can switch the view of photos by pressing or

5. Press or to select the number of copies for
that photo.

6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 for additional photos.

Printing an Index

1. Press or to highlight Print Index, then press
OK.

2. Press OK to confirm your print selections.

3. Press Print to start printing.

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7. Press OK to confirm your print selections.

8. Press Print to start printing.

Printing a Photo With a Frame

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You can make your photo more fun by printing it with
a frame! As well as the preset frames, you can add
frames from the memory card by using PIF
DESIGNER and EPSON PRINT Image Framer Tool
software. For details on installing the software, see
“Installing the Printer Software” on page 62. For
details on using the software see the online User’s
Guide.

Note:

If you want to print a photo with a frame you previously
specified by EPSON camera, see “Printing a Photo With a
Frame Specified by Camera” on page 35.

1. Press or to select the Add Frame and press
OK.

2. Press or to select the photo and press OK.

3. Press or to select the frame and press OK.

A preview of the photo and the frame you selected
appears.

Note:

If you select a frame from the memory card, you cannot
see the preview of the photo and frame.

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4. Press or to select the number of copies.

5. Press OK to confirm your print selections.

6. Press Print to start printing.

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.

1. Load paper and a memory card that contains
DPOF data.

2. When this message appears, press OK.

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3. Press Print to start printing.

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Doing More With Your Photos

By pressing Menu during the print settings, you can
modify your prints, as follows:

❏ Print photos in various layouts

❏ Print photos with the time and/or date

❏ Print photos in black and white or a sepia tone

❏ Print out part of the photo

❏ Adjust or enhance photo prints

❏ Print a photo with a frame specified by camera

You can also view all the photos stored on your
memory card in sequence like a slide show from the
Main Menu.

Choosing a Layout

1. After selecting photos and the number of copies,

press Menu.

2. Press or to highlight Layout, then press

to open the menu.

3. Press or to highlight the layout setting you

want for your photo(s), then press OK.

You have the following choices:

Borderless Index

Border Half Page

Double
(2 per sheet with a
border)

(2 per sheet without a
border)

Photo ID

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Note:

To print two double-sized photos on one sheet, select
multiple copies or multiple photos.

4. If you do not need to change any other settings,
press OK to close the menu.

5. Press OK to confirm your print selections.

6. Press Print to start printing.

4. Press or to select the setting, then press OK.

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Note:

For most print jobs, selecting Max is recommended in order
to eliminate margins on all sides of the paper. Selecting Min
decreases the amount of the image that extends beyond the
edges of the paper; however, as this amount decreases,
margins may begin to appear on one or more sides of the
paper.

Adjusting the amount of image enlarged
during borderless printing

When Borderless is selected the image is enlarged
automatically to eliminate the borders. This may cut
off part of your image. The following steps explain
how to control the amount of the image that is
enlarged.

1. On the Main Menu or after selecting photos, press
Menu.

2. Press or to select Setup, then press to
open the menu.

3. Press or to select Borderless Expansion,
then press .

Adding the Date or Time

You can add the date and/or time your photo was
originally taken to the bottom right corner of your
print.

1. After selecting the photo(s) and number of copies,

press Menu.

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2. To print the date, press or to highlight

Date, then press to open the menu.

3. Press or to choose a setting:

❏ None (default, turns off the date stamp)

4. Press OK.

5. To print the time, press or to highlight Time,

then press to open the menu.

6. Press or to choose a setting:

❏ mmm.dd.yyyy (Sep.01.2004)

❏ dd.mmm.yyyy (01.Sep.2004)

❏ yyyy.mm.dd (2004.09.01)

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❏ None (default, turns off the time stamp)

❏ 12-hour (03:00 for 3 pm)

❏ 24-hour (15:00 for 3 pm)

7. Press OK.

8. If you do not need to change any other settings,
press OK to close the menu.

9. Press OK to confirm your print selections.

10. Press Print to start printing.

Printing Photos in Black and White or
Sepia

You can print your photo in black and white or in a
sepia tone without changing the original photo.

Note:

A sepia print has a brownish tone, for an old-fashioned photo
look.

1. After selecting photo(s) and number of copies,
press Menu.

2. Press or to highlight Color Effect, then

press to open the menu.

3. Press or to choose B&W or Sepia, then press
OK.

4. If you do not need to change any other settings,
press OK to close the menu.

5. Press OK to confirm your print selections.

6. Press Print to start printing.

Cropping Your Photo

You can print just part of a photo, cropping out the
area that you don’t want. You can choose only one
photo to crop at a time.

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1. Choose the photo you want to crop with the Print
Some or Print by Date option. See “Printing
Several Photos” on page 22 or “Printing Photos
Searching by Date” on page 24.

2. Press to crop a photo. You will see a frame
around the cropped area.

4. Press OK to confirm the cropped image.

Note:

This setting remains in effect until you print or press
Cancel.

5. After checking the cropped image, press OK.

3. Use the following procedures to set the area you
want to crop.

❏ Press or to change the frame size.

❏ Press , , or to move the frame.

❏ Press Menu to rotate the frame.

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6. If you do not need to change any other settings,

press OK to confirm your print selections.

7. Press Print to start printing.

Fixing Your Photos

PictureMate lets you correct the color and improve the
image quality of your photos without using a
computer. Three basic types of adjustments are
available:

❏ Automatic adjustments

If your camera supports PRINT Image Matching
or Exif Print, you can use the printer’s P.I.M. or
Exif Print setting to automatically adjust your
photos for the best results.

Note:

These settings affect only your printed pictures. They do not
change your original image files.

Automatically Fixing Your Photos

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If your camera doesn’t support PRINT Image
Matching or Exif Print, you can use PhotoEnhance
to make adjustments for the type of environment
in which your photos were taken.

❏ Manual adjustments

If your photos are too light or too dark, you can
adjust their brightness or control the saturation
and sharpness.

If you want, you can make manual adjustments
while P.I.M., Exif Print, or PhotoEnhance are
turned on in order to fine-tune your automatic
settings.

❏ Enhance small photos

If your photos are small you can increase the
resolution so that they can be printed at larger
sizes. You can also remove digital noise or
interference from photos.

1. After selecting the photo(s) and number of copies,

press Menu.

2. Press or to highlight Auto Correct, then

press to open the menu.

3. Press or to choose one of the options.

❏ P.I.M. - PictureMate chooses this setting

automatically if it detects P.I.M. information
that your camera saved in your digital files.
This information helps ensure an accurate
image reproduction.

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❏ Exif Print - PictureMate chooses this setting

automatically if it detects Exif Print
information saved in your camera’s digital
files. This information helps ensure that your
photos are printed accurately.

❏ PhotoEnhance - Use this if a print does not

look good; for example, this may correct
images that are too dark, too bright, or
backlit.

2. Press or to highlight Fix Photo, then press

to open the menu.

❏ None - Prints photos as is or bypasses P.I.M.

or Exif Print data (default setting for files with
no P.I.M. or Exif Print data).

4. Press OK.

5. If you do not need to change any other settings,
press OK to close the menu.

6. Press OK to confirm your print selections.

7. Press Print to start printing.

Manually Fixing Your Photos

1. After selecting the photo(s) and number of copies,
press Menu.

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3. Select Brightness, Saturation, or Sharpness, then

press .

4. Adjust the settings as necessary, then press OK

twice.

5. If you do not need to change any other settings,

press OK to close the menu.

6. Press OK to confirm your print selections.

7. Press Print to start printing.

Enhancing Small Photos

1. After selecting the photos and the number of

copies, press Menu.

2. Press or to select Small Image, then press

to open the menu.

1. On the Main Menu, or after selecting photos, press

Menu.

2. Press or to select Setup, then press to

open the menu.

3. Press or to select Enable P.I.F. Relation,

then press .

4. Press or to select On, then press OK.

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3. Press or to select On, then press OK.

4. If you do not need to change any other settings,

press OK to close the menu.

5. Press OK to confirm your print selections.

6. Press Print to start printing.

Printing a Photo With a Frame Specified
by Camera

If you want to print a photo with a frame you
previously specified by EPSON camera, follow the
steps below.

5. Press OK to confirm the setting, and press OK

again to close the menu.

6. Select the photos from the Print All, Print Some,
Print Range, or Print by Date menu and print.

Note:

This setting is available only when Borderless or Border is
selected in the layout setting of Change Personal Defaults.

Viewing a Slide Show

1. On the Main Menu, press or to select Play
Slide Show and press OK.

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2. PictureMate shows the photos in the memory
card in sequence.

❏ Press OK to pause the slide show. Press OK

again to resume the slide show.

❏ Press any button except OK to end the slide

show.

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Saving Your Photos to an External Device

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You can save photo files on your memory card to a
computer when you connect it to PictureMate with a
USB cable. You can also save photos to an external
device that you connect directly to PictureMate.

Saving Photos to an External Device

Connect an external storage device directly to
PictureMate and save your photo files to one of these:

❏ CD-R/RW drive (CD-R media only)

®

❏ Iomega

❏ Flash memory (thumb) drive

Note:

Epson cannot guarantee the compatibility of any drives.

Zip® disk (100, 250, or 750MB)

1. Make sure PictureMate is on.

2. Insert your memory card into PictureMate.

3. If you are using a CD-R/RW drive or Zip drive,
plug it into an electrical outlet if required.

4. Connect the drive to PictureMate:

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❏ For a CD-R/RW or Zip drive, connect its USB

cable to the EXT/IF port on the back of
PictureMate. Then insert a CD-R or Zip disk
in the drive.

❏ For a flash memory drive, plug it into the

EXT/IF port on the back of PictureMate.

Note:

❏ If you see the message “Insufficient space on the

external device. Backup cannot be performed”
press Cancel and insert a new CD-R or Zip disk,
or connect a flash memory drive with more free
space.

❏ If you insert a blank CD-R in the drive before

inserting a memory card in PictureMate, you may
see an error message. Eject the CD-R from the
drive to clear the error, insert your memory card,
then re-insert the CD-R.

5. On the Main Menu, press Menu.

6. Press or to select Setup, then press to

open the menu.

7. Press or to select Save to External Drive,

then press .

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8. Confirm the following message, then press OK.

9. Press OK to start saving your photos.

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Do not remove the drive or memory card while
the photos are being saved, or you may lose
photos on your card or drive. If you need to stop
the backup, press Cancel.

You can save photos multiple times to the same disk
or drive until it is full. Each time you save photos on
the same disk or drive, they are saved in a new folder.
The first folder is named 001, the second folder is
named 002, etc. If you save on a CD-R, PictureMate
names the CD-R Photo.

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Printing From an External Device

PictureMate can print stored photos on a computer or
on another device such as an external hard drive, a
Bluetooth-enabled device, or a digital camera.

Printing From an External Drive

If you saved your photos to a CD, Zip disk, or flash
memory (thumb) drive, you can connect the drive to
the back of PictureMate and print just like you do
when you insert a memory card.

You can also print photos from a CD that you get from
a photo processing lab. (Images should be in JPEG file
format. Some CDs may not work.)

1. Make sure PictureMate is on.

2. Make sure there are no memory cards in
PictureMate’s memory card slots. The card light
should be off.

3. If a memory card is inserted, the printer will read
photos from the card, not from an external drive.

4. If PictureMate is connected to a computer,
disconnect it or turn off the computer.

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C o nn e c t yo u r C D o r Z i p d r i v e’ s U S B c a b l e, o r pl u g
your flash memory drive into the EXT/IF port on
the back of PictureMate.

5. F or a C D o r Z ip dr iv e, in se rt a C D o r Z ip di sk w ith
photos into the drive.

If you used PictureMate to save photos on the
same CD-R, Zip disk, or flash memory drive more
than once, it will have multiple folders. You see
this message:

Press or to choose the folder where your
photos are stored, then press OK. The most
recently saved folder has the largest number.

6. PictureMate counts the photos on your drive, then
shows the following screen:

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Printing From an External Device 41

If you see this screen, print your photos from the
Main Menu (see “Basic Photo Printing” on page

21).

Note:

If a memory card is inserted, the printer will read
photos from the card, not from a camera.

3. Press Menu.

4. Press or to select Setup, then press .

5. Press or to select Direct Print Setting, then

press .

6. Press again to open the layout menu.

Printing From a PictBridge-Enabled
Camera

You can connect your PictBridge- or USB DP-enabled
digital camera to the back of PictureMate and use the
camera to control printing. (See your camera manual
to see if it supports the PictBridge standard or USB
DP.)

1. Make sure PictureMate is on.

2. Make sure there are no memory cards in
PictureMate’s slots. The card light should be off.

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7. Press or to select the desired option, then

press OK.

8. Press OK twice to return to the Menu option.

Change the Color Effect, Auto Correct, Date,
Time, Fix Photo, and Small Image settings if
necessary.

9. Connect your camera’s USB cable to your camera

and the EXT/IF port on the back of PictureMate.

10. Use the digital camera to select the photo you
want to print. Be sure to make the desired print
settings on the digital camera because the digital
camera settings generally take precedence over
the print settings of PictureMate. See your digital
camera's documentation for information on more
detailed settings.

11. Print from the digital camera.

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Printing From a Bluetooth Device

About the Bluetooth Photo Print Adapter

The optional Bluetooth Photo Print Adapter is a
wireless communication module used to print from
digital cameras and other devices with Bluetooth
wireless technology without cables when connected
to the printer.

Up to 10 m

Note:

❏ While this product complies with the Bluetooth

Specification, it is not guaranteed to work with all
devices enabled with Bluetooth wireless technology.

❏ The communication range of this product is

approximately 10 meters; however, this may vary
depending on conditions including obstacles between
devices; signal quality; magnetic fields; static
electricity and electromagnetic interference; software;
operating system; reception sensitivity; and antenna
performance.

Available Profile

Basic Printing Profile (BPP)

Basic Imaging Profile (BIP)

Hardcopy Cable Replacement Profile (HCRP)

Object Push Profile (OPP)

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Connecting and Disconnecting the
Bluetooth Photo Print Adapter

2. The Adapter’s light comes on for one second. If
the LED does not turn on, disconnect the Adapter
from the printer, then reconnect it.

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Connecting

1. Insert the Adapter connector into the EXT/IF port
as shown below.

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Do not connect this product while the
printer is operating. Doing so may cause
the printer to malfunction.

Disconnecting

Remove the Adapter’s connector from the EXT/IF
port as shown below.

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❏ Do not remove this product while

communicating with another device.

❏ Do not disconnect this product while the

printer is operating.
Doing so may cause the printer to
malfunction.

❏ Do not remove this product by pulling on

its upper section. Doing so may damage
the product.

Bluetooth Settings

Use the LCD panel on the printer to make settings for
Bluetooth wireless communication.
& See “Making settings” on page 47

Outline of settings

Setting Choices Description

BT Printer ID
Set

Connectivity
Mode

printer
name-(numb
er)
(Default = 1)

Public This mode allows devices

Private This mode prevents unknown

Pairing This mode requires that the

If multiple printers enabled
with Bluetooth are in the same
communication range,
distinguish them by assigning
each number from 0 through

9.

To make the Device Name
setting take effect, turn the
printer off and then back on.

enabled with Bluetooth to
freely discover the printer and
print.

devices from discovering the
printer.

To print in Private mode, first
search for the printer once in
Public mode. After your
device has discovered the
printer in Public mode once, it
will subsequently be able to
communicate with and print
from it in Private mode.

four-digit Passkey be entered
into a device before it can
communicate with and print
from the printer.

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BT Encryption On/Off

PIN Code Set Any four-digit

BT Device
Address

(Default = Off)

number
(Default =

0000)

Set at the
factory
(Example)
11-11-11-11-1
1-11

Select On to encrypt
communication. Encryption
requires that the four-digit
Passkey be entered into a
device before it can
communicate with and print
from the printer.

The Passkey setting allows you
to set the four-digit Passkey
that must be entered into a
device before printing if
Bonding is selected as the
Communication Mode or if
Encryption is On.

Displays the unique Bluetooth
Device Address of the printer.

Making settings

1. Connect the Bluetooth Photo Print Adapter to
your printer.
& See “Connecting and Disconnecting the
Bluetooth Photo Print Adapter” on page 45

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Be sure that the printer is not operating
before connecting this product. Otherwise,
the printer may malfunction.

2. Press Menu.

3. Press or to select Setup, then press to

open the menu.

4. Press or to select Bluetooth, then press .

5. Change the settings of each item. See “Outline of
settings” on page 46 for information about
Bluetooth settings.

The Bluetooth Passkey Setting (PIN Code Set)

If you select Pairing as the Connectivity Mode or On
as the BT Encryption setting, the Passkey must be
entered into a Bluetooth wireless-capable device
before it can communicate with and print from the
printer. The default Passkey is 0000.

To change the Passkey, follow the instructions below.
A Passkey of 1234 is used as an example.

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1. Press or to select PIN Code Set, then press

.

2. Press or to select a number for the first digit,
then press or to change the digit.

3. Select numbers for the second through fourth
digits in the same manner, then press OK to
activate the Passkey.

Printing

1. Make sure the Bluetooth Photo Print Adapter is
connected to PictureMate and Bluetooth settings
have been made. For details on connecting the
Bluetooth Photo Print Adapter, see “Connecting
and Disconnecting the Bluetooth Photo Print
Adapter” on page 45. See “Bluetooth Settings” on
page 46 to set the Bluetooth settings.

2. Press Menu.

3. Press or to select Setup, then press .

4. Press or to select Direct Print Setting, then
press .

5. Press again to open the layout menu.

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6. Press or to select the desired option, then

press OK.

7. Press OK twice to return to the Menu option.

Change the Color Effect, Auto Correct, Date,
Time, Fix Photo, and Small Image settings if
necessary.

8. Print the data from your Bluetooth enabled
device.

Note:

The settings available may vary among Bluetooth
wireless-capable devices. For more information, refer to
your device’s documentation.

For more information about printing from Bluetooth
wireless-capable digital still cameras, digital video
cameras, PDAs, mobile PCs and other Bluetooth
wireless-capable device, refer to the documentation
for both the device and the printer.

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Replacing the Photo Cartridge

Checking the Photo Cartridge Status
(Ink Level)

You can check the approximate ink level in your photo
cartridge at any time.

1. On the Main Menu or during print settings, press

Menu.

2. Press or to highlight Maintenance, then

press .

3. Press or to highlight Ink Level, then press

.

4. You see a screen showing the approximate ink

level in your photo cartridge. Press OK to close
the screen.

Replacing the Photo Cartridge

This printer uses photo cartridge equipped with an IC
chip. The IC chip accurately monitors the amount of
ink, so even if it is removed and later reinserted, all of
its ink can be used. However, some ink is consumed
each time the cartridge is inserted because the printer
automatically checks reliability.

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Warning:

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Keep photo cartridges out of the reach of
children. Do not allow children to drink from
or otherwise handle the cartridges.

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❏ Epson recommends the use of genuine

Epson photo cartridges. Epson warranties
do not cover damage to your printer caused
by the use of ink cartridges not
manufactured by Epson.

Note:

In addition to the ink used during an image printing, ink is
consumed during the print head cleaning operation, during
the self-cleaning cycle which is performed when the printer
is turned on, and during ink charging when the photo
cartridge is installed in the printer.

For more information about photo cartridges.
& See “When handling photo cartridges” on page 11

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

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❏ Leave the old cartridge installed in the

printer until you have obtained a
replacement; otherwise, ink remaining in
the print head nozzles may dry out.

❏ Do not refill photo cartridges. The printer

calculates the amount of ink remaining
using an IC chip on the photo cartridge.
Even if the cartridge is refilled, the amount
of ink remaining will not be recalculated
by the IC chip and the amount of ink
available for use will not change.

Note:

Check the ink status.
& See “Checking the Photo Cartridge Status
(Ink Level)” on page 50

2. Check that the message “Ink out.” is displayed on
the LCD panel. This message is not displayed if
there is some ink left.

3. Close the paper support and paper feeder.

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4. Move the handle to the cartridge replacement
position.

5. Open the cartridge compartment cover on the
back of the printer.

6. Set the cartridge lock lever in the Release

position by sliding the lever to the right, then
down and to the left. The photo cartridge will be
ejected about halfway out of the holder. Pull the
cartridge out of the printer and dispose of it
properly.

Note:

❏ Do not take the used cartridge apart or try to refill

it. Do not shake the used photo cartridge;
otherwise, it may leak.

❏ The photo cartridge must be replaced when any

one of the colors is depleted. The rate that a specific
color of ink is consumed depends on the images
printed.

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7. For best results, shake the new photo cartridge
four or five times before opening the package.

8. Remove the replacement photo cartridge from its
package.

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❏ Do not touch the green IC chip on the

bottom of the cartridge. This can
damage the photo cartridge.

Do not touch this part.

❏ If you remove the photo cartridge for

later use, be sure to protect the ink
supply ports from dirt and dust; store
it in the same environment as the
printer. Note that there is a valve in
the ink supply ports, making covers or
plugs unnecessary, but care is needed
to prevent the ink from staining items
that the cartridge touches. Do not
touch the ink supply ports or
surrounding area.

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❏ Be sure to always install a photo

cartridge into the printer immediately
following the removal of the current
photo cartridge. If a photo cartridge is
not installed promptly, the print head
may dry out, rendering it unable to
print.

9. Place the cartridge properly into the cartridge
holder, then push it in until you feel resistance
and hear the cartridge faintly click into place.

Note:

After installing the cartridge, make sure the sides of the
cartridge are even. If either side of the cartridge sticks
out, push the side of the cartridge until it clicks.

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10. Set the lever to the Lock position by sliding it in

the direction shown.

11. Close the cartridge compartment cover.

Note:

If you cannot close the cartridge compartment cover, the
photo cartridge is not installed correctly. Go back to the Step
5 and eject the photo cartridge. Then install the photo
cartridge again.

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Taking PictureMate With You

PictureMate’s handle makes it easy to carry short
distances. If your PictureMate is going to travel a
longer distance, you should pack it carefully to protect
it from getting damaged.

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Keep PictureMate 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, turn it off.

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

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

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

5. Close the LCD panel.

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

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7. Pack PictureMate along with its power cord and
AC adapter in the box that PictureMate came.

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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 “Aligning
the Print Head” on page 67.

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Setting PictureMate Preferences

You can change these settings (preferences) on
PictureMate:

❏ Changing the View of Photos on the LCD Screen

& See “Changing the View of Photos on the LCD
Screen” on page 58

❏ Setting the After Printing Confirmation

& See “Setting the After Print Confirmation” on
page 59

❏ Adjusting the LCD Screen Contrast

& See “Adjusting the LCD Screen Contrast” on
page 60

❏ Selecting the language on the LCD screen

& See “Selecting the Language on the LCD
Screen” on page 60

❏ Changing the printer’s default settings to your

preferences
& See “Changing the Default Settings” on page 60

And you can reset them to their factory default
settings if necessary.
& See “Resetting All Print Settings” on page 61.

Changing the View of Photos on the LCD
Screen

You can change the view of photos on the Print Some
or Print by Date menu from the following options.

1up (with
info)

1up (no
info)

Displays one photo
with layout
information and
the total number
of copies at a time.

Displays one photo
without
information at a
time.

58 Setting PictureMate Preferences

9up Displays nine

photos without
information at a
time.

Follow the steps below to change the setting.

1. On the Main Menu, or after selecting photos, press

Menu.

2. Press or to select Setup, and press to

open the menu.

3. Press or to select Keep Settings After
Printing, then press .

English

1. On the Main Menu, press Menu.

2. Press or to select Setup, then press to

open the menu.

3. Press or to select Display Setting, then

press .

4. Select the desired option, then press OK.

Setting the After Print Confirmation

This setting lets you decide whether to keep the print
settings you selected or return the settings to the
default you selected in Change Personal Defaults
setting. For more information on making your own
default settings, see “Changing the Default Settings”
on page 60.

4. Press or to choose the desired settings, then
press OK.

❏ Ask Each Time: Display the confirmation

screen after printing and let you choose
whether to keep your settings or return to the
default you selected.

❏ Always: Keep the settings after printing.

❏ Never: Return to the personal default

settings.

Note:

Even when you select Always or Ask Each Time and
choose to keep the settings, they will not be kept in the
following cases.

❏ When you select another print option.

Setting PictureMate Preferences 59

❏ When the memory card is removed.

❏ When PictureMate is turned off.

Adjusting the LCD Screen Contrast

4. Press or to adjust the contrast, then press

OK.

Selecting the Language on the LCD
Screen

If the LCD screen is difficult to read, you can adjust
the contrast.

1. On the Main Menu, or after selecting photos, press

Menu.

2. Press or to select Setup, then press to

open the menu.

3. Press or to select LCD Contrast
Adjustment, then press .

60 Setting PictureMate Preferences

You can change the language displayed on the LCD
panel. Follow the steps below to change the settings.

1. On the Main Menu, or after selecting photos, press

Menu.

2. Press or to select Setup, then press to

open the menu.

3. Pre ss or to select Language, then press

to open the menu.

4. Press or to select your preferred language,

then press OK.

Changing the Default Settings

You can change the printer’s default settings to your
own personal preferences.

You can change the following default settings.

❏ Color Effect ❏ Date

❏ Time ❏ Top screen

❏ Layout

Follow the steps below to change the settings.

2. Press or to select Setup, then press to

open the menu.

3. Press or to select Restore Factory
Defaults, then press .

4. After confirming the message on the LCD panel,
press OK to restore the settings. All the settings
are restored to their defaults.

English

1. On the Main Menu, press Menu.

2. Press or to select Setup, then press to

open the menu.

3. Press or to select Change Personal
Defaults, then press .

4. Follow the on screen information to change the
settings.

Resetting All Print Settings

You can reset the PictureMate preferences to the
original, default settings.

1. On the Main Menu, press Menu.

5. After resetting, a confirmation message is
displayed asking if you want to set the Personal
Default Settings. Follow the on screen instructions
to change the setting.

Setting PictureMate Preferences 61

Using PictureMate With a Computer

When you connect PictureMate to a computer with a
USB cable, you can print photos that are stored on
your computer, or save photo files from your memory
card to a computer. See the following procedure to
install the printer software, and see the online User's
Guide for details on using PictureMate with a
computer.

Installing the Printer Software

1. Press On to turn off PictureMate.

2. Connect PictureMate and computer with a USB
cable.

3. Insert the printer software CD into the CD-ROM
drive.

4. Install the software.

For Windows

62 Using PictureMate With a Computer

The following screen appears. Click Easy Install
and follow the on-screen instructions.

Note:

If the installer dialog box does not appear, double-click
the CD-ROM icon.

For Mac OS X

Double-click the Mac OS X icon, then click Easy
Install. Follow the on-screen instructions.

English

For Mac OS 9

1. Double-click the Mac OS 9 icon.

2. Click the button beside the User’s Guide,
then follow the on-screen instructions to install
the User’s Guide.

Using PictureMate With a Computer 63

3. Click the button beside the Printer Driver,
then follow the on-screen instructions to install
the printer driver.

4. Turn on PictureMate.

5. From the Apple menu, select Chooser.

6. Select the PictureMate 500 icon, then select the

printer port.

64 Using PictureMate With a Computer

Maintaining PictureMate

English

3. On the Main Menu, or after selecting photos, press

Menu.

Checking the Print Head Nozzles

If you find that the printout is unexpectedly faint or
that dots are missing, you may be able to identify the
problem by checking the print head nozzles.

Note:

You cannot clean the print head if the message “ink out” is
displayed or the ink icon is displayed to show ink out or ink
low on the LCD panel. Replace the photo cartridge first.

Follow the steps below to check the print head nozzles
using the control panel buttons.

1. Make sure that the printer is turned on and no
warnings or errors are displayed on the LCD
panel.

2. Load a sheet of paper. See “Loading Paper” on
page 17.

4. Press or to select Maintenance, then press

.

5. Press or to select Nozzle Check, then press

.

6. Follow the instructions displayed in the LCD

panel and press Print.

7. The nozzle check pattern is printed out. See the
following illustration. If it is necessary to clean the
print head, press OK.

Maintaining PictureMate 65

The printer will print a nozzle check pattern. Below
are sample printouts.

Okay

Cleaning the Print Head

If your print quality is not as good as it used to be, if
your photos are light or faint, or you are missing colors
in your prints, your print head nozzles may be
clogged.

Needs Cleaning

The above sample may be shown in black and white, but the
actual test prints in color (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black, Red and
Blue).

If the nozzle check page does not print satisfactorily
(for example, if any segment of the printed lines is
missing), there is a problem with the printer. This
could be a clogged ink nozzle or a misaligned print
head.
See the next section for details on cleaning the print
head.

66 Maintaining PictureMate

Note:

❏ Print head cleaning consumes some ink. To avoid

wasting ink, clean the print head only if print quality
declines; for example, if the printout is blurry or the
color is incorrect or missing.

❏ Use the Nozzle Check function first to confirm that the

print head needs to be cleaned. This saves ink.

❏ You cannot clean the print head if the message “ink

out” is displayed or the ink icon flashes to show ink low
on the LCD panel.

1. Make sure that PictureMate is turned on and no
warnings or errors are displayed on the LCD
panel.

2. On the Main Menu, or after selecting photos, press
Menu.

3. Press or to select Maintenance, then press

.

4. Press or to select Clean Print Head, then

press .

5. Confirm the messages on the LCD panel, then

press OK to start head cleaning.

Cleaning takes several seconds, during which the
message Print head cleaning is in progress.
Please wait. appears on the screen.

6. When cleaning is complete, you see a message
asking if you want to print a nozzle check pattern.
If you want to check to see if the nozzles are clean,
press OK and load a sheet of photo paper, then
press Print to print the nozzle check.

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

Okay

Needs Cleaning

8. If there are gaps, press OK to clean the print head
again. If there are no gaps, press Back to go back
to the Maintenance Menu.

Aligning the Print Head

English

If you don’t want to print a nozzle check, press
Back to go back to the Maintenance Menu.

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. Make sure that the printer is turned on and no
warnings or errors are displayed on the LCD
panel.

Maintaining PictureMate 67

2. Load a sheet of photo paper. See “Loading Paper”
on page 17.

3. On the Main Menu, or after selecting photos, press
Menu.

4. Press or to highlight Maintenance, then
press .

7. The following alignment sheet is printed.

5. Press or to highlight Align Print Head, then
press .

6. Confirm the messages on the LCD panel, then
press Print to start head alignment.

68 Maintaining PictureMate

8. Look at the alignment pattern in each set and find
the patch which is most evenly printed, with no
noticeable streaks or lines.

9. Press or to highlight the number for the best

pattern (1 to 9) in set #1, then press .

10. Press or to highlight the number for the best

pattern (1 to 9) in set #2, then press OK.

11. Press OK to exit the alignment screen. The

Maintenance Menu appears on the screen.

English

Maintaining PictureMate 69

Cleaning the Printer

To keep your printer operating at its best, clean it
thoroughly several times a year as follows.

Caution:

c

❏ Never use alcohol or thinner to clean the

printer, as these chemicals can damage the
components as well as the case.

1. Turn off the printer and unplug the printer's
power cord.

2. Remove any paper from the paper feeder.

3. Use a soft brush to carefully clean away all dust
and dirt from the paper feeder.

4. If the outer case or the inside of the paper feeder
is dirty, wipe it with a soft, clean cloth dampened
with mild detergent. Keep the output tray closed
to prevent water from getting inside.

5. If the inside of the printer accidentally gets soiled
with ink, wipe it off with a damp cloth.

❏ Be careful not to get water on the printer

mechanism or electronic components.

❏ Do not use a hard or abrasive brush.

❏ Do not spray the inside of the printer with

lubricants. Unsuitable oils can damage the
mechanism. Contact your dealer or a
qualified service person if lubrication is
needed.

70

Troubleshooting

English

The solutions herein are for problems when printing
directly from a memory card.

Error/Warning Messages

You can identify many common printer problems
using the display on your printer’s LCD panel.

Error

Display Solution

Ink out. (T557)

The genuine EPSON photo
cartridge (T557) is recommended
for replacement.

The internal pad that absorbs ink
during head cleaning has become
saturated. (T557) The genuine
EPSON photo cartridge listed
above is recommended for
replacement.*

Paper is not loaded correctly. Load
the paper correctly, then press OK.

Replace the photo
cartridge shown, with new
one.

Replace the photo
cartridge shown, with a
new one.

Load paper in the paper
feeder, and press the OK
button. The printer
resumes printing.

A paper jam has occurred.
Remove the sheet, and press OK.

The photo cartridge cannot be
recognized.

The genuine EPSON photo
cartridge (T557) is recommended
for replacement.

Cannot recognize the memory
card or disk.

Close the cartridge compartment
cover.

Service required.

Parts inside your printer are at the
end of their service life. See your
printer’s d ocumentation for d etails.

A printer error has occurred. See
your printer's documentation.

The battery is empty. Connect the
AC adapter.

Remove the jammed
paper. See “Problems
With Paper Feeding” on
page 75 for details.

Reinstall the photo
cartridge.

Use a compatible and
formatted memory card.

Close the cartridge
compartment cover.

Contact your dealer.

Turn the printer off, and,
after a few seconds, turn it
on again. If the error is not
cleared, contact your
dealer.

Connect the AC adapter.

Troubleshooting 71

The battery temperature is
abnormal. Turn the power off, then
wait until the battery temperature
decreases.

The battery is defective. Change
the battery.

External de vice is not conn ected or
media is not inserted. Backup
terminated.

Insufficient space on the external
device. Backup cannot be
performed.

No memory card is inserted.
Backup will be canceled.

Backup cannot be performed
when PictureMate is connected to
a PC.

Bluetooth module error. Please
remove and reinstall the module.

* The photo cartridge for this printer includes an internal pad to

absorb ink discharged during head cleaning. In the event that
the pad becomes saturated, the photo cartridge must be
replaced even if there is ink remaining.

Turn the printer off, and
wait until the battery
temperature decreases.

Replace the battery with
a new one.

Connect an external
device or insert media.

Use an external device
with sufficient space.

Insert a memory card.

Disconnect a PC from the
printer.

Disconnect the Adapter,
then reconnect to the
printer.

Warning

Error Display Solution

Ink low You are running low

Unknown ink
cartridge
installed

No data in
Memory
card

Printing from
computer*

on ink. For best results,
use the genuine
EPSON photo
cartridge (T557).

The installed photo
cartridge differs from
the genuine EPSON
Photo cartridge for
this printer.

Your printouts may be
different from those
printed using genuine
EPSON photo
cartridge. Do you
want to continue
using the currently
installed photo
cartridge?

Memory card or disk
was not inserted or
cannot be
recognized.

Printing... Start printing from the

1

Obtain a replacement
photo cartridge.

Replace the cartridge
with a genuine EPSON
photo cartridge, or
select [Yes] to
continue using the
installed photo
cartridge.

Check the memory
card.

LCD panel after
printing from the
computer is
completed.

72 Troubleshooting

Irregular
external
device.*

Printer
temperature

3

error*

Bluetooth
data error

*1 This warning appears when the Print button is pushed, and it

disappears after three seconds.

*2 This warning is displayed for one second every 3 seconds.

*3 This warning appears when the Print button is pushed, and

disappears when the OK button is pushed. It appears only once
during power on.

Cannot recognize the
device.

2

Temperature inside
the printer is too high.
Print quality may
decline.

To resolve this
problem, see your
printer's
documentation.

Error in the data. The
print results may not
be perfect.

Error in the data. The
image cannot be
printed.

The image is too large
to print with Bluetooth.

The image is too
complex to print with
Bluetooth.

Connect on external
storage device that is
compatible with the
printer.

If you use the printer in
places subject to
direct sunlight, heat
sources, or high
temperature such as in
the car, move the
printer to the shade or
a cool place. When
the temperature inside
the printer decreases,
the error is canceled.

Check the data.

Check the data.

Print the data from a
memory card or
computer.

Check the data.

Print and Noise Problems

PictureMate makes an unexpected noise after you
install a photo cartridge.

The first time you install the photo cartridge,
PictureMate will charge its print head for about three
minutes. Wait until charging finishes before you turn
it off, or it may charge improperly and use more ink
the next time you turn it on.

Your PictureMate makes an unexpected noise when
you turn it on or after it has been sitting for awhile.

PictureMate is performing routine maintenance.

PictureMate sounds as though it is printing, but
nothing prints.

❏ PictureMate may be preparing to print.

❏ Make sure the print head nozzles are not clogged.

To clean the print head, see “Cleaning the Print
Head” on page 66.

❏ PictureMate won’t work properly if it’s tilted or

at an angle. Place it on a flat, stable surface that
extends beyond the printer base in all directions.

English

Troubleshooting 73

❏ Make sure paper is not jammed and is loaded

correctly so it can feed into PictureMate. Make
sure the handle is not resting on the paper. See
“Loading Paper” on page 17 for paper loading
instructions.

Your memory card does not work correctly.

❏ Make sure you are using a compatible memory

card. See “Inserting Your Memory Card” on page

19.

❏ The print head nozzles may need cleaning; see

“Cleaning the Print Head” on page 66.

❏ Make sure the glossy side of the paper is face up.

❏ The photo cartridge may need replacing. To

replace the cartridge, see “Replacing the Photo
Cartridge” on page 50.

❏ The print head may need aligning; see “Aligning

the Print Head” on page 67.

❏ Make sure only one card is inserted at a time.

PictureMate does not read from multiple cards at
once.

❏ Photos must be in JPEG or Uncompressed TIFF

format and taken with a DCF-compliant camera.

❏ PictureMate can recognize and print the first 999

photos on your memory card.

Photo Quality Problems

You see banding (light lines) in your prints.

74 Troubleshooting

Your printout is blurry or smeared.

❏ Use the PictureMate Photo Paper to ensure proper

saturation, absorption of ink, and quality.

❏ Make sure you load paper with the glossy side

face up.

❏ Make sure your paper isn’t damp or curled, or

loaded face down (the glossy side should be face
up). If it’s damp or curled, load a new stack of
paper.

❏ The print head may need aligning; see “Aligning

the Print Head” on page 67.

Your printout is faint or has gaps in the image.

❏ The print head nozzles may need cleaning; see

“Cleaning the Print Head” on page 66 for
instructions.

❏ The photo cartridge may be old or low on ink. To

replace the photo cartridge, see “Replacing the
Photo Cartridge” on page 50.

Problems With Paper Feeding

Paper doesn’t eject fully or is wrinkled.

If it’s wrinkled when it ejects, the paper may be damp
or too thin.

English

❏ Make sure your paper isn’t damaged, old, dirty,

or loaded face down. If it is, reload a new stack of
paper with the glossy side up.

Colors in your photo are wrong or missing.

❏ Make sure the Color Effects setting is set to Color

for color photos. See “Printing Photos in Black and
White or Sepia” on page 31.

❏ The print head nozzles may need cleaning; see

“Cleaning the Print Head” on page 66.

❏ The photo cartridge may be old or low on ink. To

replace the cartridge, see “Replacing the Photo
Cartridge” on page 50.

❏ Try turning on or off P.I.M, ExifPrint or Photo

Enhance under the Auto Correct setting. See

“Fixing Your Photos” on page 32.

Paper doesn’t feed correctly or jams in the printer.

❏ Make sure the paper support is pulled up, all the

way out, and is not leaning on the handle. The
handle should be all the way down in back of
PictureMate. Make sure the handle is not resting
on the paper. See “Loading Paper” on page 17.

❏ If paper doesn’t feed, remove it from the paper

support, reload it against the right edge, then slide
the left edge guide against the paper (but not too
tightly).

❏ If multiple pages feed at once, remove the paper

from the paper support, separate the sheets, and
carefully reload it.

❏ If paper jams, remove the paper, then press OK to

clear the jam.

Troubleshooting 75

❏ Load paper glossy side up. Load up to a

maximum of 20 sheets. Place the paper against the
right edge and slide the edge guide against it, but
not so tight that paper can’t move.

❏ If you have a border on one side of your photo but

not the other, make sure the paper is positioned
correctly in the paper support, all the way to the
right. Slide the edge guide against the paper.

❏ Don’t load plain paper; this may damage

PictureMate.

❏ Make sure you are using available paper for this

printer (see “Consumable Products” on page 79).
Store paper flat to help prevent curling.

Miscellaneous Printout Problems

The printer prints blank pages.

The print head may need cleaning. See “Cleaning the
Print Head” on page 66.

The borders or layout are incorrect.

❏ Check your Layout setting to see if it is correct.

See “Choosing a Layout” on page 28.

❏ Make sure the photo is not cropped. See

“Cropping Your Photo” on page 31.

❏ If the subject of your photo is very close to the

edge of the image, you can control the amount of
image enlarged by the Borderless Expansion
setting. See “Adjusting the amount of image
enlarged during borderless printing” on page 29.

The wrong photo is printed.

❏ If your camera supports DPOF, you can pre-select

photos so PictureMate will print only the ones
you want. You can also de-select DPOF if you
want to choose other photos. See “Printing
Camera-Selected DPOF Photos” on page 27.

❏ If yo ur camera is PictBridge- or USB DP-enabled,

you can connect it to PictureMate and control
printing from your camera. See “Printing From a
PictBridge-Enabled Camera” on page 42.

Too many copies are printing.

76 Troubleshooting

Make sure that the Copies option is set to the number
of copies you want to print.

English

Troubleshooting 77

Customer Support

Contacting Customer Support

If your Epson product is not operating properly and
you cannot solve the problem using the
troubleshooting information in your product
documentation, contact customer support services for
assistance. Check your Pan-European Warranty
Document for information on how to contact EPSON
Customer support. They will be able to help you much
more quickly if you give them the following
information:

❏ Product serial number

(The serial number label is usually on the back of
the product.)

❏ Product model

❏ Product software version

(Click About, Version Info, or similar button in
the product software.)

❏ Brand and model of your computer

❏ Your computer operating system name and

version

❏ Names and versions of the software applications

you normally use with your product

Technical Support Web Site

Go to http://www.epson.com and select the Support
section of your local EPSON web site for the latest
drivers, FAQs, manuals and other downloadables.

Epson's Technical Support Web Site provides help
with problems that cannot be solved using the
troubleshooting information in your printer
documentation.

78 Customer Support

Options and Consumable Products

English

Options

Bluetooth Photo Print Adapter

Bluetooth unit C824✽✽✽

Note:

The asterisk is a substitute for the last digit of the product
number, which varies by location.
& See “Printing From a Bluetooth Device” on page 44

Lithium Ion Battery

An optional rechargeable battery means you can use
PictureMate without the AC adapter.

Lithium Ion Battery C83107✽

Note:

The asterisk is a substitute for the last digit of the product
number, which varies by location.

For details on using the optional battery, see “Using
the Optional Battery” on page 80.

Consumable Products

The following photo cartridge and Epson special
media are available for your printer.

PictureMate PicturePack
(PictureMate Photo Cartridge and 100 sheets
of PictureMate Photo Paper)

PictureMate Photo Cartridge T557

EPSON Premium Glossy Photo Paper 10 × 15
cm (4 × 6in.)

EPSON Premium Semigloss Photo Paper
10

× 15 cm (4 × 6in.)

Note:

❏ The availability of special media varies by location.

T5570

S041706
S041692
S041729
S041730
S041750
S041758
S041761

S041765

Options and Consumable Products 79

❏ Please check your local EPSON customer support

website where to buy or visit your local dealer.
& See “Contacting Customer Support” on page 78

Using the Optional Battery

Note:

❏ Install the battery after installing the first photo

cartridge and after ink charging is finished.

❏ You cannot save data on the memory card to an

external device when using the battery. Connect the
AC adapter to PictureMate when you save data.

1. Make sure that PictureMate is turned off.

2. Unplug the AC adapter from the printer.

3. Open the battery cover.

❏ When you copy data on a computer to your memory

card, confirm that there is enough power in the battery.
If the battery runs out, saving is canceled, and
corrupted data may remain on the memory card.

For safety instructions for the battery, see “When
using the optional battery” on page 9.

Installing the battery

Follow the steps below to install the battery.

80 Options and Consumable Products

4. Insert the battery into the compartment in the
direction shown below until it is fixed in place.

5. Close the battery cover.

Removing the battery

1. Make sure that PictureMate is turned off.

2. Open the battery cover.

3. Move down the battery latch and pull out it.

2. Connect the power cord and AC adapter, then
plug in PictureMate.

When PictureMate is off, the power light blinks
during charging. When the battery is fully
charged, the power light turns off.

When PictureMate is on during charging,
icon blinks on the LCD panel. When the battery is
fully charged, icon appears.

Note:

The battery may not be charged correctly if the temperature
of the operation is not guaranteed.

Checking the battery status

English

4. Close the battery cover.

Charging the battery

After installing the battery, charge the battery using
the AC adapter.

1. Make sure that the battery is installed.

Using the LCD panel

The battery status is always displayed at the top right
corner of the LCD panel.

Icon Status

Indicates low battery power

Options and Consumable Products 81

Indicates battery power is running out. Charge the
battery using the AC adapter.

Indicates battery is charging

Battery performance

Charging Time Approx. 2.5 hours at maximum

Continuous Print Time Approx. 90 minutes

Number of Prints Approx. 50 sheets (4 × 6 in.) *

* When printing from a Memory Stick with a fully charged, fresh

battery, at room temperature. The number of sheets varies
depending on the memory card, data size, and other conditions.

Auto Power Off

When the battery is used to power PictureMate,
PictureMate will automatically turn off to save battery
power if it is idle for about 15 minutes.

Note:

When a memory card is inserted and PictureMate is
connected to a computer, it will not turn off automatically.

82 Options and Consumable Products

Printer Specifications

English

Printer Specifications

Printer

Dimensions Storage

Width: 256 mm (10.0 inches)
Depth: 154 mm (6.1 inches)
Height: 167 mm (6.6 inches)

Printing

Width: 256 mm (10.0 inches)
Depth: 305 mm (12.0 inches)
Height: 167 mm (6.6 inches)

Printable area Border printing: 3 mm margin for all sides

Paper tray capacity 20 sheets

Weight 2.8 kg (6.2 lb) without battery and photo

of paper

Borderless printing: 0 mm margin

cartridge

Electrical

Rating

Printer

AC adapter
operated

Input DC 20 V, 1.6 A DC14.4 V, 1.4 A

AC Adapter

Model A361H

Input AC100-240 V, 50-60 Hz, 0.8-0.4 A, 42 W

Output DC 20 V, 1.68 A

Optional battery
operated

Printer Specifications 83

Printer Operated by AC Adapter

Environmental

Power
consumption
using AC
adapter

Input current using AC
adapter (Continuous
printing)

Continuous
printing

Sleep
mode

Stand-by
mode

When not charging
an optional battery

AC
100-120V
Input

Approx.
13 W

Approx.

5.0 W

Approx.

0.7 W

0.4 A 0.2 A 0.7 A 0.4 A

AC
220-240 V
Input

Approx.
14 W

Approx.

5.5 W

Approx.

1.0 W

When charging an
optional battery

AC
100-120 V
Input

Approx.
30 W

Approx.
27 W

Approx.
26 W

AC
220-240 V
Input

Approx.
30 W

Approx.
28 W

Approx.
27 W

Temperature Operation:

Humidity Operation:

* Stored in a shipping container

** Without condensation

10 to 35°C (50 to 95°F)

Storage:

-20 to 60°C (-4 to 140°F)

1 month at 40°C (104°F)
120 hours at 60°C (140°F)

20 to 80% RH

Storage:*,**
5 to 85% RH

84 Printer Specifications

Built-in card slots

Card Slots CF Type II card

slot

SmartMedia
card slot

Memory
Stick/MemorySti
ck PRO card slot

SD/MMC card
slot

xD-Picture Card
Slot

Compatible with “CF+
and CompactFlash
Specification 1.4”

Compatible with
“SmartMedia Standard
2000”

Compatible with
“Memory Stick Standard
version 1.3”

Compatible with
“Memory Stick Standard
Memory Stick PRO Format
Specificat ions version 1.0”

Compatible with “SD
Memory Card
Specifications / PART1.
Physical Layer
Specification Version 1.0”

Compatible with
“MultiMediaCard
Standard”

Compatible with
“xD-Picture Card™ Card
Specification Version

1.00”

Compatible
memory cards

Voltage
Requirements

* Maximum capacity is 128 MB.

** Adapter required.

CompactFlash

SmartMedia*

Memory Stick

Memory Stick PRO

Memory Stick Duo**

Memory Stick PRO Duo**

MagicGate Memory Stick

MagicGate Memory Stick Duo**

Microdrive

SD (Secure Digital) Card

MultiMediaCard

miniSD card**

xD-Picture Card

3.3 V

3.3 V/5 V Combined use

Maximum current is 500 mA

English

Printer Specifications 85

Photo Cartridge

Standards and Approvals

PictureMate Photo Cartridge (T557)

Color Black. Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Red and Blue

Cartridge life Within 6 months of opening the package, at

Temperature Storage:

* Ink thaws and is usable after approximately 3 hours at 25°C (77°F).

25°C [77°F]

-20 to 40°C (-4 to 104°F)

1 month at 40°C (104°F)

Freezing:*

-11°C (12.2°F)

External Storage Devices

Connectivity Universal Serial Bus Specifications Revision 1.1*

Bit rate: 12 Mbps (Full speed device)

Connector type: USB Series A

Data Encoding: NRZI

Recommended cable length: Less than 1.8
meters

* Not all USB devices are supported. Contact your regional

customer support for details.

Printer

U.S. model:

Safety UL60950-1

CSA No. 60950-1

EMC FCC Part 15 Subpart B Class B

CSA C108.8 Class B

European model:

EMC EMC Directive 89/336/EEC

EN 55022 Class B

EN 55024

Australian model:

EMC AS/NZS CISPR22 Class B

86 Printer Specifications

AC Adapter

U.S. model:

Safety UL 60950-1

EMC FCC Part 15 Subpart B Class B

European model:

Safety Low Voltage Directive

EMC EMC Directive 89/336/EEC

Australian model:

Safety AS/NZS 60950.1

EMC AS/NZS CISPR22 Class B

English

CSA C22.2 No.60950-1

CSA C108.8 Class B

72/23/EEC

EN60950-1

EN55024

EN61000-3-2

EN61000-3-3

Printer Specifications 87

Index

A

Adjustment

photo, 32 to 35
After printing, 59
Aligning print head, 67 to 69
All photos

printing, 22
Auto Correct photo, 33 to 34

B

Backup photos, 37 to 39
Battery

buying, 79

using, 80 to 81
Black and white printing, 31
Blank pages, 76
Bluetooth, 44, 79

Photo Print adapter, 15
Blurry prints, 74
Borderless photos, 28 to 29
Borders, 28 to 29, 76

C

Camera

printing from, 42

selected photos (DPOF), 27

Cancel settings, 61
Care of PictureMate, 65 to 69
Carrying PictureMate, 56
Cartridge status, 50
CD

printing from, 40 to 42
saving files to, 37 to 39

Cell phone

enhancing photos, 34 to 35

printing from, 44
Change Personal Defaults, 60 to 61
Charging ink, 73
Choose photos, 21 to 29
Cleaning

printer, 70
Cleaning print head, 65 to 67
Clogged nozzles, 65, 65 to 67
Color

effects, 31

problems, 75
Consumables, 79
Contacting EPSON, 78
Contact sheet, 28
Contrast on LCD screen, 60
Copying photos, 37 to 39
Crop

photo, 31 to 32
Customer support, 78

D

Date

search photo, 24 to 25
stamp, 29 to 31

Device

external, 37 to 39, 40 to 43
Direct Print Setting, 42 to 43
Display Setting, 58 to 59
Double, 28
DPOF (Digital Print Order Format), 27 to 29
Drive

external, 37 to 39, 40 to 43
Driver, 62 to 64

E

Edge guide, 18
Enhance photo, 32 to 35
Error messages, 71
Exif Print, 33
EXT/IF port, 37 to 39
External device, 37 to 39, 40 to 43

F

Faint images, 74
File formats, 16
Fix photo, 32 to 35

88 Index

Flash memory drive

printing from, 40 to 42

saving files to, 37 to 39
Folder, 40 to 42
Frame, 26 to 27, 35

G

Gaps in image, 74

H

Half Page, 28 to 29
Handle, 17

I

Image

formats, 16

quality, 32 to 35, 74 to 75
Incorrect colors, 75
Index sheet, 28
Ink, see Photo cartridge
Installing the software, 62 to 64

J

Jams

paper, 75
JPEG, 16

L

Language, 60

Layout, 28 to 29, 48, 76
LCD screen

contrast, 60
messages, 71

M

Maintenance, 65 to 69
Manuals, 16
Margins

incorrect, 76
selecting, 28 to 29

Memory card

adapter, 19
compatibility, 19, 85
inserting, 19
problems, 71, 74
removing, 20

types, 19, 85
Memory Stick, 19
Microdrive, 19
MiniSD card, 19
Missing colors, 75
MMC (MultiMediaCard), 19

N

Noise

PictureMate, 73
Nozzle check, 65, 67
Nozzles

cleaning, 65 to 67

O

On button, 19
Output tray, 17

P

P.I.F, 26 to 27, 35
Packing PictureMate, 56
Paper

buying types, 79
feeding problems, 75, 75 to 76
jam, 75
tray, 17

PDA

printing from, 44

Photo

copying, 37 to 39
cropping, 31 to 32
formats, 16
quality, 32 to 35, 74 to 75
saving, 37 to 39

Photo cartridge

buying, 79
ink level, 50
replacing, 50, 50 to 55

safety instructions, 11
PhotoEnhance, 33 to 34
Photo ID, 28
PictBridge, 15, 42
PictureMate PicturePack, 79
PIM (PRINT Image Matching), 15, 33
Power cable, 57
Preferences

English

Index 89

setting, 58 to 61

Print head

aligning, 67 to 69

cleaning, 65 to 67
PRINT Image Matching, 15, 33
Print quality problems, 74 to 75
Problems

memory card, 74

missing colors, 75

paper feeding, 75, 75 to 76

paper jam, 75

photo quality, 74 to 75

print quality, 74 to 75

Q

Quality, 32 to 35, 74 to 75

Sequence of photos, 23 to 24
Settings

PictureMate, 58 to 61
Setup problems, 73
Several photos

printing, 22 to 23
Slide show, 35 to 36
Small Image, 34 to 35
Small Photo, 34 to 35
SmartMedia card, 19
Smears, 74
Some photos

printing, 22 to 24
Stamp

date and time, 29 to 31
Status

photo cartridge, 50

U

Upper, 28
USB cable, 41 to 43, 56
USB DP (USB Direct Print), 15, 42
User’s Guide, 16

X

xD Picture Card, 19

Z

Zip disk

printing from, 40 to 42
saving files to, 37 to 39

Zoom, 31 to 32

R

Range of photos, 23 to 24
Removing

memory card, 20

photo cartridge, 50
Replacing photo cartridge, 50, 50 to 55
Resetting, 61
Resolution, 16

S

Saving photo files, 37 to 39
SD (Secure Digital) card, 19
Sepia, 31

90 Index

T

Technical support, 78
Thumb drive

printing from, 40 to 42

saving files to, 37 to 39
Thumbnails, 28
TIFF, 16
Time stamp, 29 to 31
Transporting PictureMate, 56
Traveling, 56
Troubleshooting, 71 to 77
Turning on printer, 19