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.)
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- 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.)
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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
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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
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**
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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