Epson PictureMate Pal PM 200 Basic User Guide

Basics

PM 200

Contents

Welcome! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Prepare to Print . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Choose Photos and Print . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Do More With Your Photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Save Your Photos and Print From a Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Print From a Digital Camera or Bluetooth Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Replace Print Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Take PictureMate Pal With You . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Set PictureMate Pal Preferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Printer Care and Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Welcome!

PictureMate® Pal 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 Pal is light and portable, you can
print with it almost anywhere. Plus, your PictureMate
Pal photos are archival; generations from now your
PictureMate Pal 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 even simpler, and it gives you
complete control. Just follow the basic steps shown on
the right.

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1. Review and Delete

After taking your photos, review them on your digital
camera’s screen. Delete the photos you don’t want.

2. Print

Insert your camera’s memory
card in PictureMate Pal, choose
your photos, and print.

3. Save

To preserve your digital photo
files (just like film negatives),
save them to your computer.
Then you can reprint them any
time.

4. Clear the Memory Card

After you save your photo files, use your camera to
delete them from your memory card (or format your
memory card) so you have space for more photos.

Special Features

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

You can select all your photos for printing
by pressing Select All, or select just
the ones you want from the photo viewer
screen. (See page 9.)

®

- or USB DIRECT-

DPOF

If you have a PictBridge
PRINT™-enabled camera, you can
connect it to PictureMate Pal and control
printing right from your camera. (See
page 30.)

If your camera supports DPOF™ (Digital
Print Order Format), you can pre-select
photos for printing while the memory
card is still in your camera. Then, when
you insert the card into PictureMate Pal,
you just select a layout and press

Print. (See page 10.)

®

If you have a Bluetooth

-enabled PDA,
cell phone, or computer, you can send
photos wirelessly to PictureMate Pal for
printing using the optional Epson

®

Bluetooth Photo Print Adapter. (See
page 31.)

Note: PictureMate Pal also supports the Exif Print image
enhancement standard that is built into many cameras.

Supported Photo Formats

Make sure your photos meet these requirements for
printing with PictureMate Pal (without a computer):

● JPEG files or uncompressed TIFF files only

● Resolutions ranging from 80 × 80 to

9200 × 9200 pixels

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

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Where to Find Information

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

Where to Get a Print Pack and Accessories

The PictureMate 200 Series Print Pack
has everything you need to print in one
box: photo paper and a photo cartridge.

Basics (this book) explains how to
print photos directly from your
memory card. It also covers how to
print from your computer and other
devices, replace the PictureMate 200
Series Print Pack, and solve problems.

The on-screen User’s Guide installed
from the CD provides comprehensive
information and instructions for using
PictureMate Pal.

Print Pack

contents

Glossy photo paper
(150 sheets) and
photo cartridge

Matte photo paper
(100 sheets) and
photo cartridge

PictureMate Pal is sold or from retailers
that sell printer supplies.

The following Print Packs are available:

Part

number

T5846 PictureMate Pal and all

T5845-M

Supported

PictureMate models

other PictureMate 200
Series models

You can also buy a Print Pack and other PictureMate
Pal accessories from an Epson authorized reseller. To
find the nearest reseller, call 800-GO-EPSON
(800-463-7766). Or you can purchase online at
www.epsonstore.com (U.S. sales) or www.epson.ca
(Canadian sales).

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You can buy a Print Pack wherever

Prepare to Print

Before you print with PictureMate Pal, you need to:

● Load paper (below)

● Insert your memory card (see page 6)

When you finish printing, you can remove your
memory card. (See page 7.)

PictureMate Pal turns off it’s screen automatically to
save power. See page 8 for details.

Loading Paper

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

1 Move the handle to the back.

2 Open the paper support.

3 Firmly press the Open button to open the output

tray.

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4 Slide the edge guides outward.

5 Create a stack of up to 20 sheets of paper and

separate the sheets slightly by fanning them.

6 Place your paper into the slot between the edge

guides with the glossy or whiter side up. Slide the
edge guides inward slightly.

Load glossy or
whiter side up

Make sure paper
is beneath arrow
on edge guides

Note: Load a maximum of 20 sheets at a time. Load
your paper glossy or whiter side up to prevent smearing.

7 Store any unused paper in the original package

and keep it flat in a dry area to prevent curling.

Note: When you need more paper, order a PictureMate 200
Series Print Pack. See page 33 for more information.

Inserting Your Memory Card

1 Press the On button to turn on PictureMate

Pal.

2 Press the Open button to open the output tray, if

necessary.

3 Insert the memory card into the correct slot, as

shown on the next page. Insert just one card at a
time.

Note: PictureMate Pal can’t read multiple cards at once.

4 Push the card in carefully until it stops (it won’t go

in all the way).

When the card is in, the memory card light comes
on.

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Top slot:

Bottom slot:

Memory card light

SD

miniSD
microSD * and microSDHC *
MMC
xD-Picture Card
xD-Picture Card (Type M and Type H)
Sony Memory Stick
Memory Stick Duo
Memory Stick PRO
Memory Stick PRO DuoTM *
MagicGate
MagicGate Memory Stick Duo

TM

(Secure Digital) and SDHCTM

(High Capacity)

TM

* and miniSDHC *

TM

(MultiMediaCardTM)

TM

®

**

TM

*

TM

TM

Memory Stick **

Removing Your Memory Card

When you are ready to remove a memory card, first
make sure the memory card light is not flashing.

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

Top slot: Push in the card and release it, then pull it
straight out of the slot.

TM

*

MicrodriveTM
CompactFlash

®

(Type I and II)

* Requires adapter
** Maximum capacity 128MB

Now you are ready to choose your photos and layout,
and start printing (see page 9).

Bottom slot: Push in and release the card release
button so it pops out. Then push in the button again to
eject your card and pull it straight out of the slot.

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Saving Power

If you are not using PictureMate Pal, the screen goes
dark after 13 minutes. Press any button to turn it back
on.

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Choose Photos and Print

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

You can:

● Print all the photos on your card (to the right)

● Select individual photos to print (see page 10)

● Pre-select photos to print from your camera, if

your camera supports it (see page 10)

Note: You can also select a variety of layouts, include the date,
enhance photos, and customize printing. See page 12 for
information.

Printing All Photos

1 Press the Select All button.
2 To print more than one copy of each photo, press

l or r to select the number of copies (up to 999).

You can also press Menu to adjust settings or print
a proof sheet containing thumbnail images of all
your photos. See page 12 for details.

3 Press Layout to select the layout of

your photos on the paper.

4 Press Print.

5 Press l or r to review your photos

on the Print Preview screen.

Note: To change the number of copies for individual
photos, press Cancel, press l or r to select the photo,
then press
number of copies. You cannot change individual layouts.

6 Press Print to start printing.

Note: If you see a Paper out message, load more paper and
press

OK to continue. To cancel printing, press Cancel.

OK to increase or Cancel to decrease the

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Printing Selected Photos

1 Press l or r to view the photo you want to print.
2 Press OK to select it.
3 To print more than one copy of the photo, press

OK to increase the number of copies (up to 999).
Press Cancel to decrease the number.

4 Repeat steps 1 through 3 for each photo you want

to print.

You can also press Menu to adjust settings if
necessary. See page 12 for details.

5 Press Layout to select the layout of

your photos on the paper.

6 Press Print.

7 Press l or r to review your selected

photos on the Print Preview screen.

Note: You cannot change the layout while
previewing your photos.

8 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 the photos and
copies you want to print.

See your camera manual to choose photos for printing
with DPOF, then insert your memory card in
PictureMate Pal. You see this symbol on the screen:

1 Press Layout to select the layout of

your photos on the paper.

You can also press Menu to adjust
settings if necessary. See page 12
for details.

2 Press Print to print your pre-selected photos.

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Storing and Displaying Your PictureMate Pal Prints

Photos printed on PictureMate Pal photo paper are
beautiful, long-lasting images. Follow these guidelines
to make sure they will look great for generations.

Storing Your Prints

● Do not rub the printed side of the photo.

● Do not stack photos with the printed sides

touching.

Displaying Your Prints

● Let prints sit for 24 hours before framing.

● To ensure prints will last as long as possible,

display them under glass or in photo albums.

● Keep prints out of the sun to help prevent fading.

Storing Unused Paper

Return unused paper to the original package. Store
paper flat to prevent curling, and keep it away from
extreme temperatures, high humidity, and bright light.

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Do More With Your Photos

By pressing the Menu or Layout button, you can:

● Choose from a variety of layouts (see below)

● Print in black and white or sepia (see page 13)

● Print photos with their date (see page 13)

● Enhance photos (see page 14)

Note: These features do not change your original digital photo
file; they affect only your prints.

Choosing a Layout

Press the Layout button to print your photos at the full
4 x 6 size—with or without borders—or print 2 wallet or
4 mini-wallet size photos per sheet.

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You can also print proof sheets containing thumbnail
images of all your photos. Each proof sheet contains
20 images and their file names.

Note: Photos printed without borders are automatically
expanded. To control the amount of expansion, see page 38.

1 Select the photos and number of copies you want

to print.

2 To print 4 x 6-inch, wallet, or mini-wallet size

photos, press Layout to select the layout of your
photos on the paper.

To print a proof sheet of all your photos, press
Menu, press l or r to highlight Proof Sheet, and
press OK.

3 Press Print.
4 Press l or r to review your selected photos on the

Print Preview screen.

Note: If you are printing portrait-oriented photos, they
may appear to be rotated, but they will print correctly.

5 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 even when the original is in color. Your
original image is not changed.

Note: A sepia print has a brownish, old-fashioned photo look.

1 Select the photos and number of copies you want

to print.

2 Press Menu.
3 Press l or r to highlight Color Effect and press

OK.

4 Press l or r to select Black & White or Sepia, and

press OK.

5 The color effect you select is applied to all photos

until you go back to the Color Effect menu and
select a different setting.

6 Press OK. You see your photo with the color effect

you selected.

7 Press Layout to select the layout of your photos

on the paper.

8 Press Print.
9 Press l or r to review your selected photos on the

Print Preview screen.

10 Press Print to start printing.

Including the Date on Your Prints

You can include the date your photo was originally
taken on the corner of your print.

Note: The date comes from your camera, not from the printer. If
the date is incorrect, adjust the date setting on your camera. The
date does not appear on photos printed using the Mini-wallet
layout setting.

1 Select the photos and number of copies you want

to print.

2 Press Menu.

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3 Press l or r to highlight Date Stamp and press

OK.

4 Press l or r to select On and press OK. You see

your photo and number of copies.

5 Press Layout to select the layout of your photos

on the paper.

6 Press Print.

7 Press l or r to review your selected photos on the

Print Preview screen.

8 Press Print to start printing.

Enhancing Photos

PictureMate Pal lets you correct photos that are too
dark, too light, or backlit with the PhotoEnhance™
feature. This setting improves your photos’ colors and
increases contrast and sharpness.

1 Select the photos and number of copies you want

to print.

2 Press Menu.
3 Press l or r to highlight Color Effect and press

OK.

4 Press l or r to select PhotoEnhance and press

OK.

Note: If you see a color cast in the gray areas of color
photos, select None as the Color Effect setting.
Depending on your photo, you may get different results
using PhotoEnhance in your computer printing software.

5 Press Layout to select the layout of your photos

on the paper.

6 Press Print.
7 Press l or r to review your selected photos on the

Print Preview screen.

8 Press Print to start printing.

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Save Your Photos and Print From a Computer

To use PictureMate Pal with your computer, you must
first:

● Install the PictureMate Pal software

on your computer from the
PictureMate Pal CD as described
here.

● Connect PictureMate Pal to

your computer with a USB
cable. If you don’t have a
USB cable, you can buy one
from your local computer
dealer or from Epson.

Once your software is installed and PictureMate Pal is
connected to your computer, you can:

● Save photos to your computer (see page 20)

● Print photos from your computer on PictureMate

Pal (see page 20)

Tip: Periodically, it’s a good idea to check Epson’s support
website at epson.com/support for free updates to your
PictureMate Pal printer software. Download instructions are
posted for your convenience.

Installing Software and Connecting PictureMate Pal

DO NOT connect PictureMate Pal to your computer
before installing the software.

REMOVE your memory card from PictureMate Pal
before you begin.

Follow the installation steps for your computer:

● Windows (below)

● Macintosh (page 18)

Note: If you have problems installing the software, see page 45.

Installing Software for Windows

1

Make sure PictureMate Pal is NOT connected to
your computer and does NOT have a memory
card inserted in it.

2 Press the On button to turn on PictureMate

Pal.

3 Turn on your computer.

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4 After Windows starts up, insert the PictureMate Pal

CD in your CD-ROM or DVD drive.

5 With Windows Vista, you see this screen

Click Run Epsetup.exe, then click Continue at the
User Account Control screen.

6 After a moment, you see this screen:

Click Next.

Note: If you see a screen like this one, click Cancel and
disconnect PictureMate Pal from your computer. Then
turn off your computer and begin again at step 3.

7 Read the license agreement screen and click

Agree. You see this screen:

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8 Click OK. After a moment, you see this screen:

9 Connect the USB cable to any open USB port on

your computer. Then connect the other end to the

USB port on the back of PictureMate Pal.

The installer installs your PictureMate Pal software.

Note: If you see a screen like this one, remove your
memory card and click the

X in the window to close it.

10 When you see the screen below, click No if you

have another printer connected to your computer.

If PictureMate Pal is your only printer, click Yes .

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11 When you see a message that your printer driver is

installed, click Next. Your on-screen User’s Guide
is installed.

12 After a moment, you see this screen:

Follow the on-screen instructions to install the
optional software.

13 When you’re finished, click Exit. You see the

registration screen.

14 Follow the on-screen instructions to register

PictureMate Pal.

15 Remove the CD and restart your computer.

Now you can:

● Save photos to your computer (see page 20)

● Print photos from your computer on PictureMate

Pal (see page 20)

Installing Software for Macintosh

Make sure PictureMate Pal does NOT have a

1

memory card inserted in it.

2 Connect the USB cable to any open USB port on

your Macintosh. Then connect the other end to
the USB port on the back of PictureMate
Pal.

3 Press the On button to turn on PictureMate

Pal.

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4 Turn on your Macintosh.
5 After the Macintosh starts up, insert the

PictureMate Pal CD in your CD-ROM or DVD drive.

6 Double-click the PictureMate CD icon to open it,

then double-click the PictureMate icon. You see a
screen reminding you to connect PictureMate Pal.

7 Click Next.
8 Read the license agreement and click Agree.
9 Click Install Printer Driver, then follow the on-

screen instructions to install the driver.

10 When you return to the Install Menu, click Install

Optional Software.

11 Follow the on-screen instructions to install the

optional software.

12 When you return to the Optional Software menu,

click Back.

13 At the Install Menu, click Install Printer Manual to

install your on-screen User’s Guide.

14 When you’re finished, click Exit. You see the

registration screen.

15 Follow the on-screen instructions to register

PictureMate Pal.

16 Remove the CD and restart your Macintosh.

17 To select PictureMate Pal as your printer, open the

Applications > Utilities folder and double-click
Printer Setup Utility (Print Center in OS X 10.2).

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18 Click Add.
19 In OS X 10.4, select PictureMate PM 200. (In OS X

10.2 or 10.3, select EPSON USB at the top and
PictureMate PM 200 below.)

20 Click Add, then quit the Printer Setup Utility (or

Print Center).

Now you can:

● Save photos to your Macintosh

● Print photos from your Macintosh on PictureMate

Pal

Saving Photos to a Computer

You can connect PictureMate Pal to your computer
and view, copy, or print files on the memory card as if
it were a drive on your computer. You can even copy
files from your computer to the memory card.

Make sure you’ve installed your software and
connected PictureMate Pal to your computer. Then
double-click the PictureMate Pal User’s Guide icon
on your computer screen to view your on-screen
User’s Guide. It gives for instructions on saving photos
to your computer and vice-versa.

Printing From a Computer

Follow these basic printing instructions for your
computer:

● Windows (see page 21)

● Macintosh (see page 27)

For instructions on printing using ArcSoft
PhotoImpression,™ see your on-screen User’s Guide.

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Printing From a Windows Computer

You can print photos from an imaging application, the
Windows Photo Gallery in Windows Vista (below), or
the Picture and Fax Viewer in Windows XP (page 23).

Printing With the Windows Vista Photo Gallery

1 Locate the photo you want to print on your

computer.

2 Right-click the photo, highlight Open With, and

select Windows Photo Gallery.

Print icon

3 Click the Print icon at the top of the screen, then

select Print from the drop-down menu that
appears.

Options

4 Make sure your printer is selected, then choose

PictureMate Photo Paper as the Paper type
setting. (4×6 in is automatically selected as the
Paper size setting.)

5 Click Options in the lower right corner of the

screen and select Printer Properties.

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You see the printer settings window:

6 Choose from the following settings:

● Select Borderless to print a photo without

borders. Select Borders to print with a white
border all around.

● Borderless prints are automatically expanded.

If too much of your photo edges are cut off,
set the Expansion slider to Min. If you see a
white edge on your photo, select Mid or Max.

Sample
photo

● You can change the Color Option and see the

effects on the sample photo (the changes
don’t affect your original).

Auto Correction improves the quality of
photos that are too dark or have a color cast.

Sepia changes the colors to brown for an old­fashioned look.

Black & White changes color photos to black
and white.

● If your photo was taken with a digital camera,

select Digital Camera Correction to minimize
common digital flaws.

● Select Enhance Fine Details to bring out the

fine details of a particularly intricate photo
(printing may be slower).

● Select Print Preview to see what your photo

will look like before you print.

● Select the number of copies you want to print.

Tip: For more information about printer settings, click
Help.

7 Click OK.

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8 When you return to the Windows Photo Gallery,

click Print to start printing.

During printing, this window appears on your
computer screen showing the progress of your
print job. You can cancel, pause, or resume
printing, and view your Print Pack status.

Pause or
resume

Cancel

Printing With the Windows XP Picture and Fax
Viewer

1 Locate the photo you want to print on your

computer.

2 Right-click the photo, highlight Open With, and

select Windows Picture and Fax Viewer.

Print icon

3 Click the Print icon at the bottom of the screen.

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4 Click Next. 5 Select the photo(s) you want to print and click

Next.

Printing Preferences

6 Select EPSON PictureMate PM 200 and click

Printing Preferences.

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You see the printer settings window:

● You can change the Color Option and see the

effects on the sample photo (the changes
don’t affect your original).

Auto Correction improves the quality of
photos that are too dark or have a color cast.

7 Choose from the following settings:

● Select Borderless to print a photo without

borders. Select Borders to print with a white
border all around.

● Borderless prints are automatically expanded.

If too much of your photo edges are cut off,
set the Expansion slider to Min. If you see a
white edge on your photo, select Mid or Max.

Sample
image

Sepia changes the colors to brown for an old­fashioned look.

Black & White changes a color photo to black
and white.

● If your photo was taken with a digital camera,

select Digital Camera Correction to minimize
common digital flaws.

● Select Enhance Fine Details to bring out the

fine details of a particularly intricate photo
(printing may be slower).

● Select Print Preview to see what your photo

will look like before you print.

● Select the number of copies you want to print.

Tip: For more information about printer settings, click

Help.

8 Click OK.

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9 At the Photo Printing Wizard screen, click Next.

Full page photo print

10 Select Full page photo print and click Next.

During printing, this window appears on your
computer screen showing the progress of your
print job. You can cancel, pause, or resume
printing, and view your Print Pack status.

Cancel
Pause or

resume

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Printing From a Macintosh

You can print your photos from any Macintosh imaging
application.

1 Start your print program and open the photo you

want to print.

2 From the File menu, select Page Setup.

3 Select PictureMate PM 200 from the Format for

menu.

4 Open the Paper Size menu and place your cursor

on the 4×6 in option. You see extended options:

● Select 4 × 6 in (Borderless) to print without

any borders.

● Select 4×6in (Borders) to print with white

borders all around.

5 Select the direction you want your photo to print

( for portrait, for landscape facing right, or

for landscape facing left) as the Orientation.

6 Click OK.
7 Select Print from the File menu.

Select Print
Settings

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8 Select Print Settings from the pop-up menu.

Sample
image

Tip: For more information about printer settings, click ?.

9 Choose from the following settings:

● Select Enhance Fine Details to bring out the

fine details of a particularly intricate photo
(printing may be slower).

● You can change the Color Option and see the

effects on the sample photo (the changes
don’t affect your original).

Sepia changes the colors to brown for an old­fashioned look.

Black & White changes a color photo to black
and white.

● Borderless prints are automatically expanded.

If too much of your photos edges are cut off,
set the Expansion slider to Min. If you see a
white edge on your photo, select Mid or Max.

Note: iPhoto® expands two sides of an image to the
maximum print area, so you may see small borders in
iPhoto prints.

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10 You can also choose other options in the pop-up

menu, including:

● Copies & Pages, to select the number of

copies or a page range

● Summary, to view a list of all your selections

11 Click Print.
12 To monitor the progress of your print job, click the

PictureMate PM 200

when it appears in the dock.

If you clicked the Print Center icon, double-click
PictureMate PM 200.

or Print Center icon

13 From this window, you can do the following:

● To cancel printing, click the print job and click

Delete.

● To pause printing, click the print job and click

Hold.

● To resume printing, click a print job marked

“Hold” and click Resume.

● If multiple print jobs are listed and you want

one to print before the other(s), select the job
and click the Status arrow to move it up.

14 When you’re finished, exit the PictureMate PM 200

or Print Center program.

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Print From a Digital Camera or Bluetooth Device

PictureMate Pal can print photos stored on a:

● PictBridge- or USB DIRECT-PRINT-enabled digital

camera (below)

● Bluetooth-enabled device (requires an optional

Bluetooth Photo Print adapter. See page 31)

Printing From a Camera

You can connect a digital camera that supports
PictBridge or USB DIRECT-PRINT printing to
PictureMate Pal and use the camera to control
printing. (Check your camera manual to see if it
supports PictBridge or USB DIRECT-PRINT. A cable may
not be included with your camera.)

1 Make sure PictureMate Pal is on but not printing.

2 Make sure there are no memory cards in

PictureMate Pal’s slots.

Note: You must remove your memory card or the printer
will read photos from the card, not from a camera.

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3 Turn on your camera.
4 Connect your camera’s USB cable to your camera

and the port on the back of PictureMate Pal.

5 Use your camera’s controls to select and print

photos on PictureMate Pal. (See your camera
manual for instructions.)

6 When you are finished, disconnect your camera

from PictureMate Pal before inserting a memory
card in PictureMate Pal.

Printing Wirelessly From a Bluetooth Device

You can print photos wirelessly from your
Bluetooth-enabled PDA, cell phone, or
computer when you use the optional Epson
Bluetooth Photo Print Adapter. The adapter
(part# C12C824383) is available from your
local reseller or Epson (see page 33).

Note: While PictureMate Pal complies with the Bluetooth
specification, it is not guaranteed to work with all devices
enabled with Bluetooth wireless technology. Make sure your
photos meet the requirements listed on page 3.

1 Make sure PictureMate Pal is on but not printing.

Caution: Do not connect or remove the Bluetooth Photo
Print Adapter while it is communicating with device or
while PictureMate Pal is printing; this may cause
PictureMate Pal to malfunction.

2 Plug the adapter all the way into the port on

the back of PictureMate Pal.

3 Make sure you are within about 30 feet of

PictureMate Pal.

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4 Select the photo you want to print from your

Bluetooth device and send it to PictureMate Pal as
follows:

● Windows: Send photos directly to

PictureMate Pal with your Bluetooth file
sharing program. See the documentation
included with your computer’s Bluetooth
adapter for details.

● Macintosh: Double-click Bluetooth File

Exchange in your Utilities folder. Follow the
on-screen steps to choose a photo file,
discover PictureMate Pal, and send photos.

● Cell phones or PDAs: See your product’s

documentation for instructions on setting up
Bluetooth file sharing and sending files.

Printing starts automatically.

If you see a Bluetooth error message on the
PictureMate Pal screen, try printing the photo from a
memory card or your computer instead.

Note: For instructions on selecting PictureMate Pal’s Bluetooth
settings, see the on-screen User’s Guide.

Disconnecting the Adapter

Make sure PictureMate Pal is not printing, then pull the
adapter out of its port.

Caution: Do not connect or remove the Bluetooth Photo Print
Adapter while it is communicating with your device or while
PictureMate Pal is printing; this may cause PictureMate Pal to
malfunction.

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Replace Print Pack

When PictureMate Pal needs a new Print Pack, you see
a message on the photo viewer screen.

The Print Pack contains a new photo cartridge and
photo paper.

When you need a new Print Pack, see these sections:

● Buy a PictureMate 200 Series Print Pack (right)

● Replace the Print Pack (see page 34)

If you want to check the status of your Print Pack, see
page 36.

Tip: If you see a replacement message while printing, you can
replace the Print Pack and continue the current print job. Just
replace it without turning off and unplugging PictureMate Pal.

Note: Use your PictureMate 200 Series photo cartridge within
six months of installing it and before the expiration date on the
package.

Caution: To ensure good results, use a genuine PictureMate
200 Series photo cartridge and do not refill it. Other products
may cause ink spills or other damage to your printer not
covered by Epson’s warranty.

Buying a Print Pack

You can buy a PictureMate 200 Series
Print Pack wherever PictureMate Pal is
sold or from retailers that sell printer
supplies.

The following Print Packs are available:

Print Pack

contents

Glossy photo paper
(150 sheets) and
photo cartridge

Matte photo paper
(100 sheets) and
photo cartridge

You can also buy a Print Pack and other PictureMate
Pal accessories from an Epson authorized reseller. To
find the nearest reseller, call 800-GO-EPSON
(800-463-7766). Or you can purchase online at
www.epsonstore.com (U.S. sales) or www.epson.ca
(Canadian sales).

Part

number

T5846 PictureMate Pal and all

T5845-M

Supported

PictureMate models

other PictureMate 200
Series models

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Replacing the Print Pack

Make sure you have a new PictureMate 200 Series
Print Pack before you remove the old photo cartridge.
Once you remove the cartridge, you must install the
new one right away.

Caution: Before you replace the cartridge, read the “Photo
Cartridge Safety Instructions” on page 52.

1 Make sure PictureMate Pal is on but not printing.
2 Open the cartridge door on the back of

PictureMate Pal.

3 Slide the cartridge lever left, to the Release

position.

Caution: Do not try to pull out the cartridge without
moving the lever.

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4 Pull out the cartridge and dispose of it properly.

(For appropriate disposal, check local resources
for recycling guidelines.)

Warning: Keep photo cartridges out of the reach of
children and do not drink the ink.

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

Caution: Do not attempt to refill the photo cartridge. This
could result in ink spills or other damage to PictureMate
Pal not covered by Epson’s warranty.

5 Remove the new photo cartridge from its package.

Don’t touch the
green chip

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

6 Slide the cartridge straight into the slot, label side

up, until it clicks into place.

Note: The cartridge won’t go in all the way. You need to
use the cartridge lever to lock it in place.

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7 Slide the lever all the way right, to the Lock

position.

Caution: If the cartridge is not inserted correctly,
PictureMate Pal will not be able to print.

8 Close the cartridge door all the way.

PictureMate Pal starts charging and displays a
message.

9 When it’s finished charging, press OK.

Checking Print Pack Status

You can check the status of your Print Pack at any time.

1 Press Menu.
2 Press l or r to highlight PrintPk Status and press

OK. You see the status displayed on the photo
viewer screen.

3 Press Cancel to exit.

Note: If the screen displays a Print Pack low message, you
should buy a new PictureMate 200 Series Print Pack. See
page 33 for details.

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Take PictureMate Pal With You

PictureMate Pal’s handle makes it easy to carry short
distances. If PictureMate Pal is going to travel a longer
distance, pack it carefully to protect it from damage.

Caution: Keep PictureMate Pal out of the sun and
don’t leave it in your car or other location where it
can get too hot or too cold. Otherwise PictureMate
Pal may be damaged or ink may leak.

1 Press the On button to turn off PictureMate

Pal.

2 Wait until the On light goes out, then unplug the

power cable from the power outlet.

3 Remove all paper and printed photos.

4 Unplug the power adapter and USB cables from

PictureMate Pal.

5 Close the paper support and output tray.

6 Pack PictureMate Pal in the box that it came in or

the optional carrying case. Place the power cable
and adapter in the accessory box that came with
PictureMate Pal and pack it with PictureMate Pal.

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

Note: If your prints don’t look as good after PictureMate Pal has
been moved, try aligning the print head (see page 41).

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Set PictureMate Pal Preferences

You can change the way PictureMate Pal works as
follows:

● Adjust the amount of expansion used in

borderless printing

● Turn print preview on or off

● Adjust the photo viewer screen contrast

● Return the settings to the original defaults

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Adjusting Borderless Expansion

When you print borderless photos, your images are
automatically expanded. If too much of your photos
are cut off around the edges, you can adjust the
amount of expansion.

1 Press Menu.
2 Press l or r to highlight Borderless Exp and press

OK.

3 Press l or r to select MIN (to reduce the amount

of expansion).

4 Press OK.

5 Press Cancel to exit.

If you see white edges on your photos, repeat these
steps, but select MID or MAX.

Turning Print Preview On or Off

When Print Preview is On and you press Print, you
see a screen that lets you confirm your selected
photos, number of copies, layout, and other settings.
Then you press Print again to start printing.

When Print Preview is Off, PictureMate Pal does not
display a preview screen before printing. You can press

Print just once to start printing.

1 Press Menu.
2 Press l or r to highlight Print Preview and press

OK.

3 Press l or r to select On or Off, and press OK.

4 Press Cancel to exit.

The Print Preview setting remains in effect until you
change it or return to default settings.

Adjusting the Photo Viewer Screen Contrast

If the screen is too light or too dark, you can adjust it.

1 Press Menu.
2 Press l or r to highlight LCD Contrast and press

OK.

3 Press r to increase the contrast of the screen or

l to reduce the contrast. Then press OK.

4 Press Cancel to exit.

Returning to Default Settings

You can return your settings to the PictureMate Pal
original default settings.

1 Press Menu.
2 Press l or r to highlight Reset Defaults and press

OK.

You see a confirmation message.

3 Press OK to return to the original settings, or press

Cancel to exit without changing the settings.

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Printer Care and Troubleshooting

If you have a problem with your PictureMate Pal, or
you want to improve print quality, read these sections:

● Cleaning the print head (to the right)

● Aligning the print head (on page 41)

● Cleaning PictureMate Pal (on page 42)

● Error messages (on page 43)

● Printing and operation problems (on page 44)

● Software installation problems (on page 45)

● Print quality problems (on page 46)

● Problems with paper feeding (on page 47)

● Miscellaneous printout problems (on page 47)

● Where to get help (on page 48)

Cleaning the Print Head

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

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Note: If you see a Print Pack low message on the photo
viewer, you can’t clean the print head until you replace the Print
Pack.

Follow these steps to clean the print head:

1 Load paper in PictureMate Pal so you can print a

nozzle check pattern after cleaning the print head.
(See page 5 for details.)

2 Press Menu.
3 Press l or r to highlight Maintenance and press

OK.

4 Press l or r to select Auto Cleaning and press

OK.

5 Press OK again to clean the print head. Cleaning

takes about 60 seconds. PictureMate Pal makes
some noise and you see a Cleaning message.

When cleaning is complete, PictureMate Pal prints
a nozzle check pattern.

6 Check the pattern to see if there are any gaps in

the lines.

OK

Needs
cleaning

7 If there are no gaps, press OK to go back to the

Maintenance menu.

If there are gaps, press Cancel to clean the print
head again. You may need to clean it two or three
times before the nozzles are clean.

If you don’t see any improvement after cleaning three
times, see “Print Quality Problems” on page 46.

You can also turn PictureMate Pal off and wait
overnight to allow any dried ink to soften. Then try
cleaning the print head again.

Aligning the Print Head

If you have moved PictureMate Pal and print quality is
not as good as it used to be—if your prints look fuzzy
or have light or dark lines running through them—you
may need to align the print head.

1 Load paper in PictureMate Pal so you can print the

head alignment pattern. (See page 5 for details.)

2 Press Menu.
3 Press l or r to highlight Maintenance and press

OK.

4 Press l or r to select Head Alignment and press

OK.

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5 Press Print. The following alignment pattern is

printed:

Best pattern

Misaligned
pattern

6 Look at the printed squares to determine which

one is the most even, with no streaks or lines.
(You may need to use a magnifying glass.)

7 Press l or r to highlight the number for the best

square (1 to 9). Then press OK.

PictureMate Pal aligns the print head and exits the
Maintenance menu.

Note: The number that you enter becomes the default
setting (#5) the next time you align the print head.

Cleaning PictureMate Pal

To keep PictureMate Pal working at its best, you
should clean it several times a year. Follow these
steps:

1 Turn off PictureMate Pal, unplug the power cable,

and disconnect the power adapter and any USB
cables.

2 Remove all paper, then use a soft brush to clean

any dust or dirt from the paper feeder and output
tray.

3 Clean the PictureMate Pal exterior with a soft,

damp cloth.

4 Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the PictureMate Pal

photo viewer screen. Do not use liquid or
chemical cleaners on it.

Caution: Never use a hard or abrasive brush, or alcohol or
thinner for cleaning; they can damage the components and
case.

Don’t get water on the components and don’t spray lubricants
or oils inside PictureMate Pal.

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Error Messages

If your PictureMate Pal has any problems, check the
screen for a message. If you see one of these
messages, here’s what to do:

Message What to Do

Not initial
cartridge. Use
initial cartridge.

Print Pack is low.
Replace Print
Pack soon.

or

Print Pack is very
low. Replace Print
Pack soon.

Replace Print
Pack now.

Paper out. Load
paper and press
OK.

You need to insert the initial photo
cartridge that comes with PictureMate
Pal the first time you charge it. Remove
the installed photo cartridge and install
the initial photo cartridge instead.

Your Print Pack is running low. If you
are trying to clean the print head, you
must replace the Print Pack first.
Purchase a PictureMate 200 Series
Print Pack and replace it. See page 33.

Purchase a PictureMate 200 Series
Print Pack and replace the photo
cartridge. If the cartridge is new, make
sure it is inserted correctly. See
page 33.

Load paper, or remove and reload
paper, then press OK to clear this
message and resume printing. See
page 5 for loading instructions.

Message What to Do

Paper jam. Clear
jam and press
OK.

Close the
cartridge door.

No cartridge
installed. Insert
cartridge now.

Cartridge not
recognized.
Replace Print
Pack.

No photos on
memory card.

Memory card not
recognized.

Remove any sheets behind the
jammed paper and press OK to eject
the jammed paper. Don’t pull out
jammed paper from the top of
PictureMate Pal. See page 47.

The cartridge door is not closed
completely on the back of PictureMate
Pal. Make sure the door clicks shut.

The photo cartridge was removed or
not installed correctly. Install a new
photo cartridge. See page 33.

Install a genuine PictureMate 200
Series photo cartridge. See page 33.

No compatible photos are on the
inserted memory card. Insert a card
with photos or one with compatible
file types. See page 3.

Use a compatible memory card. Format
the card with your camera, not a
computer. See the card types you can
use on page 7 and the supported file
types on page 3.

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Message What to Do

Error in data.
Printouts may be
affected.

Bluetooth
adapter error.

The image is too
large.

The image is too
complex.

External device
not recognized

Printer error. Turn off PictureMate Pal, wait a few

Service required. Parts inside PictureMate Pal are near or

Data in your photo files may be
corrupted and may affect your
printouts.

Disconnect the adapter, then reconnect
it to PictureMate Pal. See page 31.

The image you are trying to print from
a Bluetooth device is too large. Print
the photo from a memory card or your
computer instead.

The image you are trying to print from
a Bluetooth device is too complex.
Print the photo from a memory card or
your computer instead.

An unsupported device is connected to
the port on the back of
PictureMate Pal. Disconnect the device.

seconds, then turn it on again. If the
error does not clear, contact Epson as
described on page 48.

at the end of their service life. Contact
Epson as described on page 48.

Printing and Operation Problems

The On light and photo viewer screen don’t turn on.

● Press the On button again to turn on

PictureMate Pal.

● Make sure the power cable and AC adapter are

securely connected at both ends.

● Make sure your power outlet works and is not

controlled by a wall switch or timer.

The photo viewer screen goes blank.

The screen shuts off after 13 minutes if PictureMate
Pal is not used. Press any button to turn it back on.

PictureMate Pal makes an unexpected noise after
you install a Print Pack.

The first time you install the photo cartridge,
PictureMate Pal 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.

PictureMate Pal makes an unexpected noise when
you turn it on or after it has been sitting for a while.

PictureMate Pal is performing routine maintenance.

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

● PictureMate Pal may be preparing to print.

● The print head may need cleaning. See page 40.

● PictureMate Pal won’t work properly if it’s tilted or

at an angle. Place it on a flat, stable surface.

● Make sure paper is not jammed and is loaded

correctly, and make sure the handle is not resting
on the paper. See page 5.

Your memory card does not work correctly.

● Insert only one card at a time.

● Make sure you are using a compatible memory

card. See page 6.

● PictureMate Pal recognizes and can print the first

999 photos on a memory card.

● Photos must be in JPEG or uncompressed TIFF

format and taken with a DCF-compliant camera.

● PictureMate Pal cannot read progressive-scan

JPEG files or RAW files.

● Make sure to format your memory card in your

camera.

Printing is too slow.

● It takes a few moments for PictureMate Pal to

process your images before printing them.

● If PictureMate Pal is in a hot or sunny location,

move it to a cooler place and try printing again.

For faster printing, try these tips:

● Photos with borders print faster than borderless

photos.

● Before you print, press Menu, select Color Effect,

and set it to None.

● JPEG photo files print faster than TIFF files.

Software Installation Problems

● Follow the instructions beginning on page 15 to

install your software. Don’t connect PictureMate
Pal to your computer until you are instructed to.

● Close other programs, including screen savers and

virus protection software, and try installing again.

● Make sure your system meets the requirements

listed in your on-screen User’s Guide.

● To print over a network, see the on-screen User’s

Guide for instructions on setting up printing.

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Print Quality Problems

Your print is grainy.

You see banding (light lines) in your prints.

● The print head may need cleaning. See page 40.

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

● The Print Pack may need replacing. See page 33.

● The print head may need aligning. See page 41.

Your print is blurry or smeared.

● Use PictureMate 200 Series photo paper to ensure

proper saturation, absorption of ink, and quality.

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

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

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

● The print head may need cleaning. See page 40.

● The print head may need aligning. See page 41.

● Remove each photo from the output tray after

printing. Let each photo sit for a minute before
handling it.

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The print head may need aligning. See page 41.

Your print is faint or has gaps in the image.

● The print head may need cleaning. See page 40.

● The photo cartridge may be old or low. See

page 33 to replace it.

● Make sure your paper isn’t damaged, old, dirty, or

loaded face down. If it is, load new paper with the
glossy side up.

Colors in your photo are wrong or missing.

● Press Menu and make sure the Color Effect setting

is not set to Black and White or Sepia. See
page 13.

● The print head may need cleaning. See page 40.

● The photo cartridge may be old or low. See

page 33 to replace it.

● Colors may change slightly after your print dries.

Wait for 24 hours and check your photo again.

Problems With Paper Feeding

Paper doesn’t eject fully or is wrinkled.

The paper may be damp. Load new paper.

Paper doesn’t feed correctly or jams.

● Make sure the handle is not resting on the paper.

● If paper doesn’t feed, remove it, separate the

sheets slightly, reload it between the edge guides,
and make sure the guides aren’t too tight. See
page 5.

● If multiple pages feed at once, remove the paper,

separate the sheets, and carefully reload it.

● If paper jams, remove any sheets behind the

jammed paper and press OK to eject the jammed
paper. Don’t pull out jammed paper from the top
of PictureMate Pal.

If paper loads incorrectly or jams frequently:

● Use new paper loaded paper glossy or whiter

side up and separate the sheets slightly.

● Load a maximum of 20 sheets.

● Make sure your paper is beneath the arrow on the

edge guides.

● Don’t load plain paper; this may damage

PictureMate Pal.

● Use only PictureMate 200 Series photo paper or

Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy.

● Store paper flat to help prevent curling.

Miscellaneous Printout Problems

PictureMate Pal prints blank pages.

The print head may need cleaning. See page 40.

The borders or layout are incorrect.

● Check the Layout setting to see if it is correct. See

page 12 (if printing directly from PictureMate Pal)
or page 20 (if printing from a computer).

● When you print borderless photos, PictureMate Pal

automatically expands your images. If too much of
your photos are cut off around the edges, you can
adjust the amount of expansion. See page 38 (if
printing directly from PictureMate Pal) or page 20
(if printing from a computer).

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The wrong photo is printed.

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

photos so PictureMate Pal knows exactly what to
print. See page 10.

● If your camera supports PictBridge or USB DIRECT-

PRINT printing, you can print from the camera. See
page 30.

● For instructions on selecting photos, see page 9.

Too many copies print.

Make sure that the Copies option in your software or
on PictureMate Pal is set for the number of copies you
want to print. See page 9 (if printing directly from
PictureMate Pal) or page 20 (if printing from a
computer).

Where to Get Help

Epson Technical Support

Epson provides these technical support services:

Internet Support

Visit Epson’s support website at epson.com/support
and select your product for solutions to common
problems. You can download drivers and
documentation, get FAQs and troubleshooting advice,
or e-mail Epson with your questions.

Speak to a Support Representative

Before you call Epson for support, please have the
following information ready:

● Product name (PictureMate Pal)

● Product serial number (located on the bottom of

PictureMate Pal)

● Proof of purchase (such as a store receipt) and

date of purchase

● Computer configuration

● Description of the problem

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Then call :

● U.S.: [phone], 6 AM to 8 PM, Pacific Time,

Monday through Friday and 7

AM to 4 PM,

Saturday.

● Canada: [phone], 6 AM to 6 PM, Pacific

Time, Monday through Friday.

Toll or long distance charges may apply.

Purchase Supplies and Accessories

You can purchase genuine PictureMate 200 Series
Print Packs and accessories from an Epson authorized
reseller. To find the nearest reseller, call 800-GO­EPSON (800-463-7766). Or you can purchase online
at www.epsonstore.com (U.S. sales) or

www.epson.ca (Canadian sales).

Other Software Technical Support

ArcSoft PhotoImpression

Telephone: [phone], 8:30
Pacific Time, Monday through Friday
Fax: [phone]
Online: www.arcsoft.com
E-mail: [e-mail]

AM to 5:30 PM,

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Notices

Important Safety Instructions

Before using PictureMate Pal, read the following safety
instructions to make sure you use it safely and effectively:

● Be sure to follow all warnings and instructions marked on
the printer.

● If you use the printer in places where the use of printers is
restricted, 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.

● Do not use aerosol products that contain flammable gases
inside or around the printer. Doing so may cause fire.

● Always turn the printer off using the On button. Do
not unplug the printer or turn off the power to the outlet
until the On light goes out.

● Before transporting the printer, make sure that the photo
cartridge is installed.

● Leave the photo cartridge installed. Removing the cartridge
can dehydrate the print head and may prevent the printer
from printing or cause ink to leak out.

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● Do not remove the memory card or turn off the printer
while the computer and the memory card are
communicating (when the memory card light is flashing).

● The methods for using memory cards vary according to
card type. Be sure to refer to the documentation packaged
with your memory card for details.

● Use only memory cards compatible with the printer (see
page 6).

● Place the printer on a flat, stable surface that extends
beyond the base of the printer in all directions. The printer
will not operate properly if it is tilted at an angle. If you
place the printer by the wall, leave more than 4 inches
(10 cm) between the back of the printer and the wall.

● 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.

Caution: Keep PictureMate Pal out of the sun and

don’t leave it in your car or other location where it can
get too hot or too cold. Otherwise PictureMate Pal
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 or the AC adapter
outdoors.

● 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 cord that comes with this
product. Use of another cord may result in fire or electrical
shock, or injury.

● The AC adapter model A381H 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 or AC adapter.

● 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.

● 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 and refer servicing
to qualified service personnel under the following
conditions:

The power cord or plug is damaged; liquid has entered the
printer or the AC adapter; the printer or the AC adapter has
been dropped or the casing damaged; the printer or the AC
adapter 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.

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Warning: The cords included with this product contain chemicals,

including lead, known to the State of California to cause birth
defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after

handling. (provided in accordance with Proposition 65 in Cal.
Health & Safety Code §25249.5 et seq)

Photo Cartridge Safety Instructions

● Keep photo cartridges out of the reach of children and do
not drink the ink.

● Do not shake the photo cartridge after removing it from the
bag; this can cause leakage.

● Be careful when you handle used photo cartridges, as
there may be some ink remaining around the ink supply
ports. If ink gets onto your skin, wash the area thoroughly
with soap and water. If ink gets into your eyes, flush them
immediately with water. If discomfort or vision problems
continue after a thorough flushing, see a doctor
immediately.

● Do not remove or tear the label on the cartridge; this can
cause leakage.

● Do not dismantle photo cartridges or try to refill them. This
could damage the print head.

● Install the photo cartridge immediately after you remove it
from its package. If you leave a cartridge unpacked for a
long time before using it, normal printing may not be
possible.

● 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.

● 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.

● Store each photo cartridge so that the bottom of its

packaging faces down.

● Do not touch the green IC chip on the bottom of the
cartridge. Doing so may prevent normal operation and
printing.

● 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.

● If you remove the photo cartridge for later use, protect the
ink supply ports from dirt and dust and store it in the same
environment as the printer. A valve in the ink supply ports
makes covers or plugs unnecessary, but the ink may stain
items that come into contact with this area of the cartridge.
Do not touch the ink supply ports or the surrounding area.

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Photo Viewer Screen Safety Instructions

● The screen contains a few small bright or dark spots. These
are normal and do not mean that the screen is damaged in
any way.

● Only use a dry, soft cloth to clean the screen. Do not use
liquid or chemical cleansers.

● If the screen 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.

● Please consult your state and local regulations regarding
disposal or recycling. Do not put in the trash.

Epson America, Inc. Limited Warranty

What Is Covered: Epson America, Inc. (“Epson”) warrants to
the original retail purchaser that the Epson printer covered by
this limited warranty statement, if purchased and operated
only in the United States or Canada, will be free from defects
in workmanship and materials for a period of one (1) year
from the date of original purchase. For warranty service, you
must provide proof of the date of original purchase.

What Epson Will Do To Correct Problems: Should your
Epson printer prove defective during the warranty period,
please call the Epson Connection
or [phone] (Canada) for warranty repair instructions
and return authorization. An Epson service technician will
provide telephone diagnostic service to determine whether
the printer requires service. If service is needed, Epson will, at
its option, exchange or repair the printer without charge for
parts or labor. If Epson authorizes an exchange for the
defective unit, Epson will ship a replacement printer to you,
freight prepaid, so long as you use an address in Canada or
the U.S. (excluding Puerto Rico and U.S. Possessions).
Shipments to other locations will be made freight collect. You
are responsible for securely packaging the defective unit and
returning it to Epson within five (5) working days of receipt of
the replacement. Epson requires a debit or a credit card
number to secure the cost of the replacement printer in the
event that you fail to return the defective one. If your printer
is being repaired, Epson will direct you to send your printer to
Epson or its authorized service center, where the printer will
be fixed and sent back to you. You are responsible for
packing the printer and for all costs to and from the Epson
authorized service center. When warranty service involves the
exchange of the printer or a part, the item replaced becomes
Epson property. The replacement printer or part may be new
or refurbished to the Epson standard of quality, and, at
Epson’s option, may be another model of like kind and
quality. Epson’s liability for replacement of the covered printer
will not exceed the original retail selling price of the covered
printer. Exchange products and parts assume the remaining
warranty period of your original product covered by this
limited warranty.

SM

at [phone] (U.S.)

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What This Warranty Does Not Cover: This warranty does not
apply to refurbished or reconditioned products. This warranty
covers only normal use in the United States and Canada.
Using this product for continuous production or similar high
duty purposes is not considered normal use; damage,
maintenance or service from such use will not be covered
under this warranty. This warranty is not transferable. This
warranty does not cover any color change or fading of prints
or reimbursement of materials or services required for
reprinting. This warranty does not cover damage to the Epson
product caused by parts or supplies not manufactured,
distributed or certified by Epson. This warranty does not cover
ribbons, ink cartridges or third party parts, components, or
peripheral devices added to the Epson product after its
shipment from Epson, e.g., dealer or user-added boards or
components. Epson is not responsible for warranty service
should the Epson label or logo or the rating label or serial
number be removed or should the product fail to be properly
maintained or fail to function properly as a result of misuse,
abuse, improper installation, neglect, improper shipping,
damage caused by disasters such as fire, flood, and lightning,
improper electrical current, software problems, interaction
with non-Epson products, or service other than by an Epson
Authorized Servicer. If a claimed defect cannot be identified
or reproduced, you will be held responsible for the costs
incurred.

THE WARRANTY AND REMEDY PROVIDED ABOVE ARE
EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED
WARRANTIES INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE
IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, NON­INFRINGEMENT OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
SOME LAWS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED

WARRANTIES. IF THESE LAWS APPLY, THEN ALL EXPRESS AND
IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARE LIMITED TO THE WARRANTY
PERIOD IDENTIFIED ABOVE. UNLESS STATED HEREIN, ANY
STATEMENT OR REPRESENTATIONS MADE BY ANY OTHER
PERSON OR FIRM ARE VOID. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN THIS
WRITTEN WARRANTY, NEITHER EPSON AMERICA, INC. NOR
ITS AFFILIATES SHALL BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS,
INCONVENIENCE, OR DAMAGE, INCLUDING DIRECT, SPECIAL,
INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, RESULTING
FROM THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE EPSON PRODUCT,
WHETHER RESULTING FROM BREACH OF WARRANTY OR ANY
OTHER LEGAL THEORY.

In Canada, warranties include both warranties and
conditions.

Some jurisdictions do not allow limitations on how long an
implied warranty lasts, and some jurisdictions do not allow
the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential
damages, so the above limitations and exclusions may not
apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and
you may have other rights which vary from jurisdiction to
jurisdiction.

To find the Epson Authorized Reseller nearest you, visit our
website at: http://www.epson.com.

To find the Epson Customer Care Center nearest you, visit
http://support.epson.com.

You can also write to: Epson America, Inc., P.O. Box 93012,
Long Beach, CA 90809-3012

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How Many Photos Will I Get From a PictureMate
Print Pack?

Epson has packaged the PictureMate Photo Cartridge with a
quantity of 4 × 6 PictureMate Photo Paper, so that purchasing
supplies for PictureMate is convenient and affordable. The
number of sheets of photo paper in your PictureMate Print
Pack is stated on the Print Pack’s box. The photo ink cartridge
in the Print Pack contains enough ink to allow borderless,
color printing of about the stated number of sheets.

Our estimate of the number of photos you can print with a
PictureMate Print Pack is based on test printing with a range
of 20 different color photos. Actual yields will vary based on
images printed, print settings, paper type, frequency of use
and temperature. For example, printing many copies of the
same photo, or printing many black and white or sepia
photos, may result in fewer photos per PictureMate Photo
Cartridge. Also, the PictureMate Photo Cartridge once
installed should be replaced with a new one within 6
months. For print quality, a variable amount of ink remains in
the cartridge after the “Replace Print Pack” indicator comes
on.

You may be able to print more photos with a PictureMate
Photo Cartridge than the number of sheets of photo paper in
your PictureMate Print Pack. In this case the cartridge monitor
indicates the cartridge can still be used. You can continue
printing with paper from another PictureMate Print Pack or
Epson Premium Glossy Photo Paper in the 4 × 6 borderless
size which is available from many resellers or
Epsonstore.com. There are other photo papers available but
most are not formulated to be fully compatible with the

PictureMate Photo Cartridge. Using other papers may result
in poor color reproduction, print quality problems or more
fading.

Both a PictureMate Photo Cartridge and some PictureMate
Photo Paper were included in the box with your PictureMate
printer. The included cartridge contains enough ink to allow
borderless, color printing of about the number of included
paper sheets. The other comments above also apply to the
cartridge and paper included in the printer box.

PictureMate Print Pack Satisfaction Guarantee

If you are dissatisfied because you receive fewer prints than
the number of sheets of paper stated on your PictureMate
Print Pack, you can return the remaining sheets of paper with
the dated sales receipt and UPC code from the PictureMate
Print Pack packaging within one year of purchase and Epson
will give you a pro-rated refund for the number of sheets
returned, plus a maximum of $1.10 for postage. The amount
of the refund depends on the number of sheets stated on
your Print Pack and the Print Pack’s suggested retail price. For
example, if you purchased a 150-sheet Print Pack of glossy
photo paper with a suggested retail price of $39.99, Epson
will refund 27 cents per sheet returned ($39.99 divided by
150 sheets equals 27cents per sheet.). This Satisfaction
Guarantee is a prorated refund that covers only end-user
claims in the U.S. and Canada. It does not cover use of any
non-Epson ink or paper, commercial use of the printer, or
paper consumed by proofs or printing errors.

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This Satisfaction Guarantee also applies to the PictureMate
Photo Cartridge and PictureMate Photo Paper which were
included in the box with your PictureMate printer, if you are
dissatisfied because you receive fewer prints with the
cartridge than the number of sheets included. The per-sheet
refund in that case is 27 cents.

Refund Procedure

Please follow this refund procedure:

1 Print out the PictureMate Print Pack Satisfaction

Guarantee Form, found on the web page below, or
request this form to be mailed to you by calling (562)
276-1347 for U.S.A. and Puerto Rico or [phone]
for Canadian residents.

www.mypicturemate.com/satisfactionguarantee

2 Send the following items to:

PictureMate Print Pack Satisfaction Guarantee
P.O. Box 400067
EL Paso, TX 88540-0067

a) Fully completed PictureMate Print Pack Satisfaction
Guarantee Form
b) Original UPC code of PictureMate Print Pack
c) Copy of PictureMate Print Pack receipt
d) Remaining PictureMate Print Pack paper from the
original PictureMate Print Pack.

If you are making a claim based on the number of prints
you were able to make with the initial cartridge and
paper which were included in the box with your
PictureMate printer, please submit:

a) Fully completed PictureMate Print Pack Satisfaction
Guarantee Form
b) Copy of Original UPC code of PictureMate printer
c) Copy of PictureMate printer receipt
d) Remaining paper which was included in the
PictureMate printer box

Customer claim status inquiries: [phone].

Declaration of Conformity

According to 47CFR, Part 2 and 15 for Class B Personal
Computers and Peripherals; and/or CPU Boards and Power
Supplies used with Class B Personal Computers:

We: Epson America, Inc.

Located at: MS: 3-13

3840 Kilroy Airport Way
Long Beach, CA 90806-2469
Telephone: [phone]

Declare under sole responsibility that the product identified
herein, complies with 47CFR Part 2 and 15 of the FCC rules as
a Class B digital device. Each product marketed is identical to
the representative unit tested and found to be compliant with
the standards. Records maintained continue to reflect the
equipment being produced can be expected to be within the
variation accepted, due to quantity production and testing on
a statistical basis as required by 47CFR §2.909. Operation is

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subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may
not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.

Trade Name: Epson

Type of Product: Ink Jet Printer

Model: B381A

FCC Compliance Statement

For United States Users

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with
the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of
the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and
can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception. However, there is
no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause interference to
radio and television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to
try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:

● Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

● Increase the separation between the equipment and

receiver.

● Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different
from that to which the receiver is connected.

● Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician
for help.

WARNING: The connection of a non-shielded equipment
interface cable to this equipment will invalidate the FCC
Certification of this device and may cause interference levels
which exceed the limits established by the FCC for this
equipment. It is the responsibility of the user to obtain and
use a shielded equipment interface cable with this device. If
this equipment has more than one interface connector, do
not leave cables connected to unused interfaces. Changes or
modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer
could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

For Canadian Users

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian
ICES-003.

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la
norme NMB-003 du Canada.

Copyright Notice

All rights reserved. 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 product.
Epson is not responsible for any use of this information as
applied to other printers.

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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 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.

A Note Concerning the Responsible Use of
Copyrighted Materials

Epson encourages each user to be responsible and respectful
of the copyright laws when using any Epson product. While
some countries’ laws permit limited copying or reuse of
copyrighted material in certain circumstances, those
circumstances may not be as broad as some people assume.
Contact your legal advisor for any questions regarding
copyright law.

Trademarks

Epson and PictureMate are registered trademarks, and
Exceed Your Vision, USB DIRECT-PRINT, and the USB DIRECT­PRINT logo are trademarks of Seiko Epson Corporation.

PhotoEnhance is a trademark and Epson Connection is a
service mark of Epson America, Inc.

SD is a trademark.

SDHC 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 trademark of Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd.

DPOF is a trademark of CANON INC., Eastman Kodak
Company, Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd., and Matsushita Electric
Industrial Co., Ltd.

The Bluetooth trademarks are owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc.,
U.S.A. and licensed to Seiko Epson Corporation.

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.

© 2007 Epson America, Inc. 1/07 CPD -21348R2

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Index

A

Accessories, 4, 31, 33, 49
Adapter

Bluetooth, 3, 31 to 32
memory card, 7

power, 37, 50 to 51
Aligning print head, 41 to 42
All photos, printing, 9
ArcSoft PhotoImpression, 20, 49
Auto correction setting, Windows, 25
Auto shutoff, 8

B

Banding, fixing, 46
Basic printing

Macintosh, 27 to 29

Windows, 21 to 26
Black and white printing, 13, 25, 28
Blank pages, 47

Blank screen, 44
Bluetooth

connecting adapter, 3, 31
disconnecting adapter, 32

printing using, 31 to 32
Blurry prints, 46
Border

layout, see Layout

problems, 47
Borderless expansion, 25, 28, 38
Borderless layout, see Layout
Button

Cancel, 9

Layout, 9 to 10, 12 to 14

Menu, 9 to 10, 12 to 14

On, 6, 15, 18, 37, 44, 50

Open, 5, 6

Print, 9 to 10, 12 to 14, 39

Select All, 3, 9

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C

Cable

power, 37, 50 to 52
USB, 15, 17 to 18, 30, 37

Camera

printing from, 30 to 31
selected photos (DPOF), 3, 10

Cancelling printing

Macintosh, 29
PictureMate Pal button, 9

Windows, 23, 26
Card, memory, see Memory card
Care of PictureMate Pal, 40 to 42
Cartridge door, 34 to 36
Cartridge, see Photo cartridge
CD, installing software from, 15 to 20
Cell phone, printing from, 31 to 32
Charging photo cartridge, 36, 44
Choosing photos, 9 to 10
Cleaning

PictureMate Pal, 42

print head, 40 to 41

Color

effects, 13 to 14
enhancing, 14
problems, 46

Compatible

memory cards, 7, 43
photo files, 3

Computer

Bluetooth printing, 31 to 32
connecting to PictureMate Pal, 15 to 18
installing software on, 15 to 20
printing from, 20 to 29
saving photo files to, 20
software installation problems, 45

Contrast

photo viewer screen, 39
photos, increasing, 14

Copies, number of

Macintosh, 29
PictureMate Pal buttons, 9, 10
problems, 48

Windows, 25
Customizing PictureMate Pal, 38 to 39
Cut-off photos, fixing, 25, 28, 38

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D

Date stamp, 13 to 14
Default settings, resetting, 39
Digital Camera Correction setting, Windows, 25
Digital photography, 2
Displaying photos, 11
DOC (Declaration of Conformity), 56
Door, cartridge, 34 to 36
DPOF (Digital Print Order Format), 3, 10, 48

F

Faint images, 46
FCC compliance, 57
Features, 3
File formats, 3

G

Gaps in image, 46
Grainy prints, 46

E

Effects, color, 13 to 14
Enhance Fine Details setting, 25, 28
Enhancing photos, 14
Epson

accessories, 4, 31, 33, 49

help, 48 to 49
Error messages, 43 to 44
Exif Print, 3, 14
Expansion, borderless, 25, 28, 38
External device port, 30 to 32

H

Help, 48 to 49

I

Image

formats, 3
quality problems, 46

Incorrect

colors, 46

margins, 47
Ink, see Photo cartridge
Internet support, 48 to 49

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J

Jammed paper, 47
JPEG, 3

L

Landscape orientation, 27
Layout

button, 9 to 10, 12 to 14
lights, 9 to 10, 12 to 14
Macintosh, 27
problems, 47
proof sheet, 12

Windows, 25
Lever, cartridge, 34 to 36
License agreement, 16, 19
Lights

Layout, 9 to 10, 12 to 14

memory card, 6 to 7, 50

On, 37, 44, 50
Lines in photos, fixing, 46
Loading paper, 5 to 6, 9, 47
Lock, cartridge, 34 to 36

M

Macintosh

basic printing, 27 to 29
Bluetooth printing, 32
cancelling printing, 29
installing software for, 18 to 20

Printer Setup Utility, 19 to 20
Maintenance, 40 to 42
Manuals, 4, 17, 20
Margins

eliminating, 38

incorrect, 47

see also Layout
Memory card

adapters, 7

compatibility, 7, 43

inserting, 6 to 7

light, 6 to 7, 50

problems, 45

removing, 7, 15

safety instructions, 50
Menu button, 9 to 10, 12 to 14
Mini-wallet size, 9 to 10, 12 to 14
Missing colors, 46

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N

Network installation, 45
Noise, PictureMate Pal, 44
Nozzles

checking, 41
cleaning, 40 to 41

O

On button, 6, 15, 18, 37, 44, 50
On light, 37, 44, 50
Open button, 5, 6
Orientation setting

Macintosh, 27

Output tray, 5, 37

P

Page Setup window, 27
Paper

buying, 4, 33, 49
feeding problems, 47
jam, 47
loading, 5 to 6, 9, 47

Paper (continued)

orientation, 27

output tray, 5, 37

size, 6, 27

storing, 11

support, 5 to 6, 37
PDA, printing from, 31 to 32
Photo

choosing, 9 to 10

displaying, 11

enhancing, 14

formats, 3

paper, see Paper

printing, 9 to 10, 12 to 14, 21 to 29

quality problems, 46

saving to computer, 15, 20

storing, 11

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Photo cartridge

buying, 4, 33, 49
charging, 36, 44
door, 34 to 36
information, 55 to 56
lock, 34 to 36
release lever, 34 to 36
replacing, 33 to 36
safety instructions, 52
status, 36

Photo viewer screen

adjusting contrast, 39
blank, 44
messages, 43 to 44
problems, 44
safety instructions, 53

using, 9 to 14, 38 to 39, 40 to 42
PhotoImpression, ArcSoft, 20, 49
PictBridge camera, 3, 30 to 31
Picture and Fax Viewer, Windows, 21 to 26
Portrait orientation, 27

Power

adapter, 37, 50 to 51
cable, 37, 50 to 52
problems, 44
saving, 8
turning off, 37

turning on, 6, 15, 18
Preferences, setting, 38 to 39
Previewing printing, 9 to 10, 25, 39
Print

button, 9 to 10, 12 to 14, 39

preview, 9 to 10, 25, 39

quality problems, 46

speed, increasing, 45
Print head

aligning, 41 to 42

cleaning, 40 to 41
PRINT Image Matching (P.I.M.), 3, 14
Print Pack

buying, 4, 33, 49

information, 55 to 56

replacing, 33 to 36

safety instructions, 52

status, 36

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Printer Setup Utility, Macintosh, 19 to 20
Printing

all photos, 9
Bluetooth, 3, 31 to 32
from camera, 30 to 31
from PictureMate Pal, 9 to 10, 12 to 14
Macintosh, 27 to 29
preview, 9 to 10, 25, 39
Windows, 21 to 26
wireless, 3, 31 to 32

Problems

blank pages, 47
border or layout, 47
color, 46
copies, 48
error messages, 43 to 44
memory card, 45
noise, 44
paper feeding, 47
paper jam, 47
photo viewer screen, 44
power, 44

Problems (continued)

print quality, 46

printing, 44 to 45

slow printing, 45

software installation, 45

wrong photo, 48
Proof sheet layout, 12

Q

Quality problems, 46

R

Release lever, 34 to 36
Replacing photo cartridge, 33 to 36
Requirements, 3, 45
Resetting default settings, 39
Resolution, 3

S

Safety instructions, 50 to 53
Saving power, 8

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Screen

adjusting contrast, 39
blank, 44
messages, 43 to 44
problems, 44
safety instructions, 53

using, 9 to 14, 38 to 39, 40 to 42
Select All button, 3, 9
Sepia printing, 13, 25, 28
Service, 48 to 49
Sharpness, 14
Shut-off, automatic, 8
Size, paper, 6, 27
Smeared prints, 46
Software, installing, 15 to 20, 45
Speed, increasing print, 45
Stamp, date, 13 to 14
Start Here sheet, 4
Stopping printing

Macintosh, 29

PictureMate Pal buttons, 9

Windows, 23, 26

Storing paper and photos, 11
Supplies, 4, 31, 33, 49
Support, 48 to 49

T

TIFF, 3
Transporting PictureMate Pal, 37
Troubleshooting, 43 to 49
Turning printer on or off, 6, 15, 37

U

USB cable, 15, 17 to 18, 30, 37
USB DIRECT-PRINT camera, 3, 30 to 31
User’s Guide, 4, 17, 20

W

Wallet size, 9 to 10, 12 to 14
Warranty, 53 to 54
Windows

basic printing, 21 to 26
Bluetooth printing, 32
cancelling printing, 26
installing software for, 15 to 18

Wireless printing, 3, 31 to 32

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Getting to Know PictureMate Pal

On light

Turn PictureMate Pal on or off

Displays optional settings menu

Selects all photos for printing

Opens the output tray

Move through photos

and menu options

Paper support
(load photo paper here)

Edge guides

Memory card light

Memory card slots

Output tray
(catches printed
photos)

(USB) port for
camera or optional
Bluetooth™ adapter

USB port for computer

Photo viewer screen

Selects layout of photos on paper

Starts printing

Stops printing or cancels settings

Selects a menu or setting

Handle

Power inlet

Cartridge release
lever

Photo cartridge

Cartridge door

Need a New Print Pack?

The PictureMate 200 Series Print Pack has everything you need to print
in one box: photo paper and a photo cartridge.

You can buy a PictureMate 200 Series Print Pack wherever PictureMate
Pal is sold or from retailers that sell printer supplies.

The following Print Packs are available:

Print Pack

contents

Glossy photo paper

(150 sheets) and

photo cartridge

Matte photo paper

(100 sheets) and

photo cartridge

You can also buy a Print Pack and other PictureMate Pal accessories
from an Epson authorized reseller. To find the nearest reseller, call
800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766). Or you can purchase online at
www.epsonstore.com (U.S. sales) or www.epson.ca (Canadian sales).

For more PictureMate Pal information, special offers, and related
accessories, visit www.MyPictureMate.com.

Part number

T5846

T5845-M

Supported

PictureMate models

PictureMate Pal

and all other

PictureMate 200

Series models

Snap Print Enjoy

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