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must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury.
Cautions
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must be observed to avoid damage to your
equipment.
Notes
contain important information and useful tips on the
operation of your printer.
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.
4Safety Instructions PictureMate PM 260 / PM 290
❏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.
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.
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Refer to the rating plate for the voltage and
check that the appliance voltage
corresponds to the supply voltage.
❏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.
❏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. Doing so
may result in injury, electric shock, or fire.
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PictureMate PM 260 / PM 290 Safety Instructions5
❏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 users
❏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.
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.
❏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.
❏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.
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When using a memory card
❏Use only memory cards compatible with the printer. See
“Inserting a Memory Card” on page 13
When using LCD screen
❏Keep this printer at least 22 cm away from cardiac
pacemakers. Radio waves from this printer may adversely
affect the operation of cardiac pacemakers.
❏Do not use this printer near automatically controlled devices
such as automatic doors or fire alarms. Radio waves from
this printer may adversely affect these devices, and could
lead to accidents due to malfunction.
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❏The LCD screen may contain a few small bright or dark
spots, and because of its features it may have an uneven
brightness. These are normal and do not indicate that it 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 BLUETOOTH wireless
technology (PictureMate PM 290 Only)
❏Do not use this printer inside medical facilities or near
medical equipment. Radio waves from this printer may
adversely affect the operation of electrical medical
equipment.
❏If you use this printer on airplanes, where the use of
electronic devices is limited, follow all instructions on the
airplanes.
When using the optional BLUETOOTH
Photo Print Adapter (PictureMate PM 260
Only)
Refer to the BLUETOOTH Photo Print Adapter's
documentation for the safety instructions.
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When using the optional battery
❏If battery acid gets into your eyes or on your skin,
immediately rinse the affected area thoroughly with water
and seek medical treatment. If a battery is swallowed, seek
medical treatment immediately.
❏Use only an Epson Li-ion battery model D121A for this
printer according to the directions in the user
documentation. Replacing the battery with an incorrect
model may cause an explosion.
❏Use only AC adapter model A381H to charge the battery
and operate the printer.
❏Do not charge or use the battery with devices other than
the specified product. Using the battery with other devices
may damage the battery or other devices, or may cause an
explosion.
❏To protect against short circuits, do not remove the outside
case of the battery.
❏Do not handle the battery with wet hands or use them near
water.
❏Do not expose the battery to water or high humidity.
❏Do not drop, puncture, disassemble, mutilate, or
short-circuit the battery.
❏Do not place the battery near or into fire or water.
❏Do not use the battery that is leaking or damaged in any
way.
❏Do not charge the battery on devices except this printer.
❏Do not charge the battery near open flame or in very hot
locations.
❏Keep the battery away from heat sources.
❏Do not leave the battery in a vehicle to prevent the battery
from overheating.
❏Do not insert objects into any openings as they may touch
dangerous voltage points or short-circuit components.
❏Prevent the battery from coming into contact with metal
objects that could short-circuit it, such as coins or keys.
❏Do not solder wires or terminals directly to the battery.
❏Do not touch battery terminals.
❏Keep the battery away from open flame if they leak or smell
strange.
❏If overheating, discoloration, or deformation occur, remove
the battery from the printer and do not use it.
❏Charge the battery before using it if it has not been used
for a long period.
8Safety Instructions PictureMate PM 260 / PM 290
When storing the optional battery
When handling photo cartridges
❏When not using the printer for a long period of time, remove
the battery from the printer and store them separately to
avoid over-discharging the battery.
❏Do not store the battery where the temperature or humidity
is very high.
❏Store the battery out of children's reach.
When disposing of the optional battery
Before disposing of the battery, make sure you
discharge them completely.
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❏Do not dispose of batteries as ordinary
refuse. Instead, dispose of them in a
collection or recycle box in accordance with
local laws.
❏Do not incinerate or dispose of the battery
in fire.
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.
❏Use the photo cartridge before the date printed on the
cartridge carton.
❏Do not dismantle photo cartridges or try to refill them. This
could damage the print head.
❏After bringing a photo cartridge inside from a cold storage
site, allow it to warm up at room temperature for at least
three hours before using it.
❏Store photo cartridges in a cool, dark place.
❏The IC chip on the photo cartridge retains a variety of
cartridge-related information, such as the photo cartridge
status so that the cartridge may be removed and reinstalled
freely.
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PictureMate PM 260 / PM 290 Safety Instructions9
Printer Parts and Functions
Control Panel Functions
1
23 46 85
PartsFunction
1dOn buttonPress to turn the printer on and off.
2x Menu buttonPress to enter the Menu mode for the print
3y Back buttonPress to cancel the current operation on the
4OK buttonFunctions as shown in the LCD screen.
5udlr 4-way
scroll button
10
9
7
6 Display button Press to change the view of the screen.
7 Zoom buttonPress to enlarge parts of your photo.
8 Stop/Clear
button
9z Print buttonPress to start printing.
10Save to CD
button
settings or maintenance options.
LCD screen and return to the previous menu.
Press to move the cursor on the LCD screen.
Press to cancel printing or to clear the
number of copies and the editing settings.
Shortcut button to save data to an external
device or the internal CD drive (PM 290 only).
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Understanding the LCD screen
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1The printing stage for this job.
2Optional battery status.
2
4
5
3Appears when ink is low.
4The number of copies for the selected photo.
5The total number of photos you selected to print.
6The number for the current photo.
7Total number of photos.
8Guidance. The icons show the buttons to press.
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7
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Printer Parts
Top cover
Paper feeder
LCD screen
Edge guides
Memory card light
EXT. I/F (USB) port
DC inlet
Handle
CD/DVD tray
(For PictureMate
PM 290 only)
CD/DVD drive
(For Picture Mate
PM 290 Only)
Memory
card slots
USB port for computer
Output tray
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Battery
cover
Photo cartridge
Photo cartridge lever
Cartridge compartment cover
Preparing to Print
Note:
The illustrations in this section show the PictureMate
PM 260. The instructions for the PM 290 are the same.
Inserting a Memory Card
1. Move the handle to the back. Then open the top
cover.
Top cover
Handle
2. Raise and adjust the LCD screen so that you can
see it well.
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3. Open the output tray.
4. Press d On.
Push
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❏Insert just one card at a time.
❏Load your memory card only as shown
in the following table 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.
5. 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.
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❏If the CompactFlash card is not
recognized, remove the card and
insert it again.
❏Make sure you fit mini memory cards
with their adapters before inserting
them into the printer's memory card
slots. If you do not use an adapter, the
memory card and the printer may be
damaged.
Upper slot
Lower slot
SDHC Memory Card
SD Memory Card
MultiMediaCard
Memory Stick
MagicGate Memory Stick
Memory Stick PRO
xD-Picture Card
xD-Picture Card Type M
xD-Picture Card Type H
miniSDHC card *
miniSD card *
Memory Stick Duo *
Memory Stick PRO Duo *
MagicGate Memory Stick Duo *
microSDHC card *
microSD card *
Memory Stick Micro *
* Adapter required
Memory
card light
turns on
Memory
card light
turns on
CompactFlash
Microdrive
6. The memory card light flashes and then stays on.
It takes a few seconds to recognize the memory
card. Now you can choose photos and layouts for
printing from the LCD screen. See “Basic Photo
Printing” on page 20.
For the latest information on memory cards available
for your printer, contact your dealer or regional Epson
sales office.
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PictureMate PM 260 / PM 290 Preparing to Print15
Removing the memory card
Lower slot
When you are ready to remove a memory card, make
sure the memory card light is not flashing, then remove
the memory card from the slot.
Caution:
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Do not remove a card while the memory card
light is flashing; you may lose photos on your
card.
Upper slot
Push in the memory card.Pull the memory card out.
Press the button on the
right twice.
Pull the memory card out.
Loading Paper
When loading special paper distributed by Epson, read
the instruction sheets packed with the paper first.
Follow these steps to load PictureMate Photo Paper:
Caution:
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Do not load plain paper; this may damage
PictureMate.
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1. Make sure the edge guides are slid to the sides.
Note:
❏You can load paper up to 20 sheets.
Edge guides
2. Place your paper in the center, with the glossy side
up.
Note:
Make sure paper is glossy side up to prevent
smearing.
3. Slide the edge guides against the paper. Make
sure they are snug, but not so tight that paper
cannot move.
Glossy side
❏When you need more paper, order a PictureMate
PicturePack. See “PicturePack , Paper, and
Options” on page 60 for more information.
Paper Handling Instructions
When storing printouts
❏Do not touch the printed side or stack your
printouts until the ink is dry.
❏To avoid scratching the image, be sure not to rub
the printed side of the paper. If the printed side is
rubbed too strongly, ink may come off the paper.
❏Do not stack printouts with the image sides
touching.
❏Do not stack printouts and conventional film
photographs with the image sides touching.
❏If you stack printouts, place a sheet of plain paper
or other absorbent paper between the individual
prints.
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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 displaying your printouts indoors, Epson
recommends placing your printouts in glass
frames to preserve the colors in your image.
❏Avoid displaying your printouts outdoors or in a
place exposed to direct sunlight to prevent fading.
Note:
For best results, allow your prints to dry thoroughly for
24 hours before framing.
Inserting a CD/DVD into the CD/DVD
Drive (PictureMate PM 290 Only)
2. Push the eject button to open the CD/DVD tray,
and then gently pull out the CD/DVD tray. Place
the CD or DVD in the CD/DVD tray, and then
gently push the CD/DVD tray back in. A light on
the front of the CD/DVD tray flashes to indicate
that the CD or DVD is being read.
Ejecting the CD/DVD
You can view and print photos from a CD or DVD.
1. Make sure PictureMate is on.
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1. Press the 5 eject button at the side of the CD/DVD
tray. The CD/DVD tray opens and you can remove
the CD/DVD.
Choosing a Photo Source
If two or more sources such as a memory card and
external device are available, you need to set the
source of the photos by following this procedure
before you start printing photos.
1. Press x Menu.
2. Select Select, then press OK.
3. Select SelectSource then press OK.
4. Select Memory Card, CD (PM 290 only), or
External Device, and then press OK.
Note for PictureMate PM 290 users
If you want to print from a DVD, select CD as the
Select Source setting.
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Basic Photo Printing
Changing the View of Photos on the LCD
Screen
You can change the view of photos displayed by
pressing the Display button.
Printing Selected Photos
1. Press l or r to select the photo you want to print,
and then press OK.
2. Press u or d to set the number of copies you want
to, and then press OK.
3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 for additional photos.
4. If you want to make optional settings such as
decorating your photo, see “Editing Your Photo”
on page 23.
5. Press z to preview the photo you want to print.
If you want to change the paper size or layout,
press x Menu, and then select Print Settings.
Select the paper size and the layout you want to
use from the Paper Size and the Layout settings.
For details, see “Making Paper and Print Layout
Settings” on page 23.
6. Press z.
Printing Groups of Photos
1. Press x Menu.
2. Select Select, and then press OK.
3. Select the menu you want to use to print, and then
Select By DateSelect photos by the date they were taken.
Select SourceSelect the source of the photos when two
Select FolderSelect a folder of photos from the internal
external device, or CD/DVD (PM 290
only).
or more sources are available.
& See “Choosing a Photo Source” on
page 19.
CD/DVD device (PM 290 only) or an
external device.
Note: This function is only available when
there are two or more folders.
4. Follow the on-screen instruction.
Note:
❏If you want to set the number of copies for
specified photos only, select the photo you
want to increase and press OK. Next, press
u and then press OK again.
❏If there is DPOF information on the memory
card, PictureMate enters DPOF print mode.
See the next section. To print all of the photos
on the memory card, press the y Back button,
and then cancel DPOF information from your
camera. Then follow the steps above.
Printing Enlarged Photos
1. Press l or r to select the photo you want to print,
and then press OK.
2. Press u or d to set the number of copies you want
to, and then press OK.
3. Press Zoom until the photo is enlarged to the
size you want, and then press u, d, l, or r to
adjust the view.
Note:
If you want to change the layout of your photo for,
example to portrait or landscape, press x Menu.
4. Press OK to confirm the image, and then press
OK again.
5. Press z to preview the photo, and then press z
again.
If your camera supports DPOF (Digital Print Order
Format), you can use it to preselect which photos and
how many copies you want to print. See your camera's
manual to choose photos for printing with DPOF, then
insert your memory card in PictureMate. PictureMate
automatically reads your preselected photos.
1. Load paper and a memory card that contains
DPOF data. The screen below appears on the
LCD screen.
2. Press OK to confirm the paper size and layout,
then press z.
Note:
If you want to print all of the photos on the memory
card, press the y Back button, and then cancel DPOF
information from your camera. After that, follow the
steps in “Printing Groups of Photos” on page 20.