Control Panel
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11
10
9
8
76 5 4
Parts Function
1 LCD screen Displays the printer status messages, and the
2 Layout button Press to change the layout.
panel settings.
Borderless Select this to print without
Border Select this to print with
ID Select this to print 4 larger ID
PhotoSticker Select this to print 1 photo, 4
margins.
margins.
photos of 45 mm × 35 mm
size, and 5 smaller ID photos
of 38 mm × 25.4 mm size.
photos, 9 photos, or 16
photos on the Epson Photo
Sticker.
Parts Function
3 z Print button Press to start printing with the settings made on
4 Cancel button When a photo is displayed, pressing this button
2
3
5 OK button When a photo is displayed, pressing this button
6 f Select All
button
7 Open button Press to open the front cover.
8 l r Photo/
Option button
9 Menu button Press to enter the Menu mode for the print
10 d On button Press to turn the printer on and off.
11 Power light On when the printer is turned on and ready.
the control panel.
decreases the number of copies for that photo.
When printing, pressing this button stops
printing immediately and ejects the paper.
increases the number of copies for that photo.
During setting, selects the item to be set on the
LCD screen.
Press to select all photos in the memory card.
Press to select and display the next or previous
image. When in Menu mode, selects and
displays the menus.
settings or maintenance options.
Printer Parts
Top cover: Holds the blank
paper straight.
Paper feeder: Holds your
paper and feeds it for
printing.
Handle
Edge guides: Help load the paper
straight. Adjust the both edge guides to
fit the width of your paper.
Memory card light
Memory card slots
Front cover: Receives the ejected
paper. Open the cover to insert or
eject a memory card.
i
DC inlet
EXT. I/F (USB) port: Used to
connect the printer to the
optional Bluetooth Photo
Print Adapter and digital
cameras that have USB
DIRECT-PRINT functionality.
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Photo cartridge
Photo cartridge lever
Cartridge compartment cover
USB port for computer: Used
to connect the computer and
printer together using the
USB cable.
Contents
Safety Instructions
Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Warnings, Cautions, and Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Welcome!
A Quick Introduction to the Digital Photography Process 7
Supported Photo Formats. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Where to Find Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Preparing to Print
Loading Paper. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Paper Handling Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Inserting a Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Basic Photo Printing
Printing All Photos. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Printing Selected Photos. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Printing an Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Printing on Photo Stickers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Printing Camera-Selected DPOF Photos . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Printing Options
Printing Photos in Black and White or Sepia. . . . . . . . . 22
Fixing Your Photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Adding the Date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Resetting the Printing Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Setting PictureMate Preferences
Setting the Language on the LCD Screen . . . . . . . . . . 25
Turning Print Preview Off or On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Adjusting the LCD Screen Contrast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Resetting the Printer Preferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Printing From an External Device
Printing From a PictBridge-Enabled Camera . . . . . . . . 27
Printing From a Bluetooth Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Replacing the Photo Cartridge
Checking the Photo Cartridge Status (Ink Level) . . . . . 33
Replacing the Photo Cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
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Transporting Your PictureMate
Maintaining PictureMate
Cleaning and Checking the Print Head Nozzles . . . . . 40
Aligning the Print Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Cleaning PictureMate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Troubleshooting
Error/Warning Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Printer Power Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Print and Noise Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Photo Quality Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Problems With Paper Feeding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Miscellaneous Printout Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Contacting Customer Support
Regional Customer Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Ink, Paper, and Options
Ink and Paper. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Index
Printer Specifications
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Photo Printer
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system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic,
mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior
written permission of Seiko Epson Corporation. The information
contained herein is designed only for use with this Epson printer. Epson
is not responsible for any use of this information as applied to other
printers.
Neither Seiko Epson Corporation nor its affiliates shall be liable to the
purchaser of this product or third parties for damages, losses, costs, or
expenses incurred by the purchaser or third parties as a result of
accident, misuse, or abuse of this product or unauthorized
modifications, repairs, or alterations to this product, or (excluding the
U.S.) failure to strictly comply with Seiko Epson Corporation's operating
and maintenance instructions.
Seiko Epson Corporation shall not be liable for any damages or
problems arising from the use of any options or any consumable
products other than those designated as Original Epson Products or
Epson Approved Products by Seiko Epson Corporation.
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Products by Seiko Epson Corporation.
®
EPSON
Your Vision are trademarks of Seiko Epson Corporation.
is a registered trademark and PictureMate™ and Exceed
PRINT Image Matching™ and the PRINT Image Matching logo are
trademarks of Seiko Epson Corporation. Copyright © 2001 Seiko Epson
Corporation. All rights reserved.
USB DIRECT-PRINT™ and the USB DIRECT-PRINT logo are
trademarks of Seiko Epson Corporation. Copyright © 2002 Seiko Epson
Corporation. All rights reserved.
Microsoft
Corporation.
Apple
Inc.
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.
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.
General Notice: Other product names used herein are for identification
purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective owners.
Epson disclaims any and all rights in those marks.
Copyright © 2006 Seiko Epson Corporation. All rights reserved.
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and Windows® are registered trademarks of Microsoft
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and Macintosh® are registered trademarks of Apple Computer,
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Safety Instructions
Important Safety Instructions
Read all of the instructions in this section before using
your printer. Also, be sure to follow all warnings and
instructions marked on the printer.
When choosing a place for the printer
Observe the following when choosing a place for the
printer:
❏ Place the printer on a flat, stable surface that
extends beyond the base of the printer in all
directions. If you place the printer by the wall,
leave more than 10 cm between the back of the
printer and the wall. The printer will not operate
properly if it is tilted at an angle.
❏ When storing or transporting the printer, do not tilt
it, stand it on its side, or turn it upside down.
Otherwise, ink may leak from the cartridge.
❏ Leave enough space in front of the printer for the
paper to be fully ejected.
❏ Avoid places subject to rapid changes in
temperature and humidity. Also, keep the printer
and the AC adapter away from direct sunlight,
strong light, water, or heat sources.
❏ Do not leave the printer in a place subject to high
temperature, such as in a car. Also, keep the
printer away from direct sunlight, strong light, and
heat sources. Otherwise, the printer may be
damaged or ink may leak.
❏ Avoid places subject to dust, shock, or vibration.
❏ Leave enough room around the printer to allow for
sufficient ventilation.
❏ Place the AC adapter near a wall outlet where the
plug can be easily unplugged.
❏ Do not place or store the printer and the AC
adapter outdoors.
Safety Instructions 1
When setting up your printer
Observe the following when setting up the printer:
❏ Do not block or cover the vents and openings in
the printer.
❏ Power supply cords should be placed to avoid
abrasions, cuts, fraying, crimping, and kinking. Do
not place objects on top of power-supply cords
and do not allow the AC adapter or power-supply
cords to be stepped on or run over. Be particularly
careful to keep all power-supply cords straight at
the ends and the points where they enter and
leave the AC adapter.
❏ Use only the power-supply cords that comes with
this product. Use of another cord may 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 and
the 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.
2 Safety Instructions
❏ 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 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.
❏ If you plan to use the AC adapter in Germany, the
building installation must be protected by a 10 or
16 amp circuit breaker to provide adequate
short-circuit protection and over-current
protection for this printer.
For United Kingdom, Singapore, and Hong Kong
users
❏ Replace fuses only with fuses of the correct size
and rating.
Safety requirements
Mains plug:
Use a 3-pin mains plug that is registered with the
Safety Authority.
Flexible cord:
Use a double insulated flexible cord that is certified* to
the relevant IEC or BS standards.
Appliance connector:
Use an appliance connector certified* to the relevant
IEC320.
* certified by member of IECEE CB Scheme.
For United Kingdom users
The following safety information applies to the AC
adapter.
❏ Warning: Refer to the rating plate for the voltage
and check that the appliance voltage corresponds
to the supply voltage.
Safety Instructions 3
❏ Important: The wires in the mains lead fitted to
this appliance are coloured in accordance with
following code: Blue - Neutral, Brown - Live
If you have to fit a plug:
❏ As the colours of the mains lead of the appliance
may not match the coloured markings used to
identify the terminals in a plug, please observe the
following:
The blue wire must be connected to the terminal
in the plug marked with the letter N.
❏ 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 this product.
Doing so may cause fire.
The brown wire must be connected to the terminal
in the plug marked with the letter L.
❏ If damage occurs to the plug, replace the cord set
or consult a qualified electrician.
When using the printer
Observe the following when using the printer:
❏ If you use the printer in places where the use of
electronic devices is limited, such as in airplanes
or hospitals, follow all instructions in those places.
4 Safety Instructions
❏ Always turn the printer off using the d On button.
Do not unplug the printer or turn off the power to
the outlet until the power light goes out.
❏ Before transporting the printer, make sure that the
photo cartridge is in place.
❏ Leave the photo cartridge installed. Removing the
cartridge can dehydrate the print head and may
prevent the printer from printing.
When using a memory card
❏ Use only memory cards compatible with the
printer. See “Inserting a Memory Card” on page 14
When using LCD screen
When handling photo cartridges
❏ The LCD screen contains a few small bright or
dark spots. These are normal and do not mean
that the LCD screen is damaged in any way.
❏ Only use a dry, soft cloth to clean the LCD screen.
Do not use liquid or chemical cleansers.
❏ If the LCD screen on your printer's control panel
is damaged, contact your dealer. If the liquid
crystal solution gets on your skin, 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.
When using the optional Bluetooth Photo Print Adapter
Refer to the Bluetooth Photo Print Adapter's
documentation for the safety instructions.
Observe the following when handling photo cartridges:
❏ Do not shake photo cartridge after removing it
from the bag; this can cause leakage.
❏ Do not remove or tear the label on the cartridge;
this can cause leakage.
❏ Do not use a photo cartridge beyond the date
printed on the cartridge carton: otherwise, it may
result in reduced print quality. For best results, use
up the photo cartridge within six months of
installing it.
❏ Do not dismantle photo cartridges or try to refill
them. This could damage the print head.
❏ After bringing a photo cartridge inside from a cold
storage site, allow it to warm up at room
temperature for at least three hours before using
it.
❏ Store photo cartridges in a cool, dark place.
Safety Instructions 5
❏ 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.
❏ Store each photo cartridge so that the bottom of
its packaging faces down.
Warnings, Cautions, and Notes
Warnings
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must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury.
Cautions
c
must be observed to avoid damage to your
equipment.
Notes
contain important information and useful tips on the
operation of your printer.
6 Safety Instructions
Welcome!
PictureMate™ is your easy-to-use, personal photo lab.
Just insert a digital camera memory card and you are
ready to print brilliant photos. Because PictureMate is
light and portable, you can print whenever and
wherever you take pictures.
A Quick Introduction to the Digital Photography Process
1. Take Photos
Take pictures with your digital
camera.
2. Print
Insert your camera’s memory
card in PictureMate, choose
your photos, and print.
3. Save
To preserve your digital photo
files (just like film negatives),
save them to your computer.
Then you can reprint them any
time.
4. Clear the Memory Card
After you save your photo files, delete them from your
memory card so you have room for more photos.
Special features
Printing with your PictureMate becomes even easier
with these special features:
From the PictureMate LCD screen,
you can print all your photos or you
can select just the ones you want.
See “Basic Photo Printing” on page
17.
LCD screen
Welcome! 7
DPOF
If your camera supports DPOF
(Digital Print Order Format), you
can preselect which photos to print
while the memory card is still in your
camera. Then, when you insert the
card into PictureMate, it knows
which photos you chose. See
“Printing Camera-Selected DPOF
Photos” on page 21.
®
If you have a PictBridge
- or USB
DP (USB Direct Print)-enabled
camera, you can connect the
camera to PictureMate and control
printing right from your camera.
See “Printing From a
PictBridge-Enabled Camera” on
page 27.
®
If you have a Bluetooth
-enabled
PDA, mobile phone, or computer,
you can send photos wirelessly to
PictureMate for printing. You just
need the optional EPSON
®
Bluetooth Photo Print Adapter. See
“Printing From a Bluetooth Device”
on page 28.
Note:
❏ PictureMate supports P.I.M. (PRINT Image
Matching™) image enhancement standard that is
built into many cameras. To see if your camera is
P.I.M.-enabled, see your camera's
documentation.
❏ If the photo files are specified to print with PRINT
Image Framer (P.I.F.), the icon appears at the
bottom left of the screen. PictureMate supports
printing for these files.
Supported Photo Formats
JPEG TIFF
Make sure your photos meet these requirements for
printing with your PictureMate:
❏ JPEG files or uncompressed TIFF files only
❏ Resolutions ranging from 80 × 80 to 9200 × 9200
pixels
8 Welcome!
PictureMate recognizes and prints the first 999 photos
on your memory card.
Where to Find Information
Unpacking and setting up
See the Start Here to set up your
PictureMate and install the
software.
Using PictureMate away from home
When taking your PictureMate out
with you, bring along the Portable
Quick Guide for simple instructions
on printing and problem solving.
Printing and changing settings
User's Guide - for use without a
computer - (this book) explains how
to print photos directly from your
camera’s memory card. It also
covers how to print from other
devices, replace the PictureMate
Photo Cartridge, take care of
PictureMate, and troubleshoot
problems.
Welcome! 9
Using your PictureMate with a computer
The on-screen User's Guide on the
CD provides comprehensive
information and instructions for
using PictureMate with a computer.
10 Welcome!
Preparing to Print
Before you can print, you need to load paper and insert
your memory card in PictureMate.
Loading Paper
Follow these steps to load PictureMate Photo Paper:
Caution:
c
Do not load plain paper; this may damage
PictureMate.
1. Move the handle to the back. Then open the top
cover.
Top cover
Handle
Preparing to Print 11
2. Press the Open button to open the front cover.
3. Slide the edge guides to the sides.
Edge guides
4. Place your paper in the center, with the glossy side
up.
Note:
Make sure paper is glossy side up to prevent
smearing.
5. Slide the edge guides against the paper. Make
sure they are snug, but not so tight that paper
cannot move.
Glossy side
12 Preparing to Print
Note:
When you need more paper, order a PictureMate
PicturePack. See “Ink, Paper, and Options” on page
54 for more information.
Media Type Loading Capacities
PictureMate Photo Paper
Epson Premium Glossy Photo Paper
10 × 15 cm (4 × 6 in.)
Epson Glossy Photo Paper
10 × 15 cm (4 × 6 in.)
Epson Premium Semigloss Photo
Paper 10 × 15 cm (4 × 6 in.)
Epson Photo Stickers 100 × 148 mm 1 sheet
20 sheets
Paper Handling Instructions
❏ Do not stack printouts with the image sides
touching.
❏ Do not stack printouts and conventional film
photographs with the image sides touching.
❏ If you stack printouts, place a sheet of plain paper
or other absorbent paper between the individual
prints.
When storing unused paper
Return any unused paper to the original package, and
store it away from extreme temperatures, high
humidity, and bright lights.
When displaying printouts
When storing printouts
❏ Do not touch the printed side or stack your
printouts until the ink is dry.
❏ To avoid scratching the image, be sure not to rub
the printed side of the paper. If the printed side is
rubbed too strongly, ink may come off the paper.
❏ When displaying your printouts indoors, Epson
recommends placing your printouts in glass
frames to preserve the colors in your image.
❏ Avoid displaying your printouts outdoors or in a
place exposed to direct sunlight to prevent fading.
Preparing to Print 13
Note:
For best results, allow your prints to dry thoroughly for
24 hours before framing.
Inserting a Memory Card
1. Press the d On button to turn on PictureMate.
2. Make sure the memory card light is off and no
cards are in both slots. Then insert a memory card
into the correct slot, as shown in the illustration.
Caution:
c
❏ Insert just one card at a time.
❏ Load your memory card only as shown
in the table below or you may damage
your printer, memory card, or both. If
you insert a card incorrectly, you see
an error message on the LCD screen.
Remove the memory card and insert it
correctly.
❏ Do not press the button on the right
side of the lower card slot when you
insert a CompactFlash card or you
cannot remove the card.
❏ If the CompactFlash card is not
recognized, remove the card and
insert it again.
14 Preparing to Print
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