Epson PictureMate - Compact Photo Printer Guide

Snap. Print. Enjoy.
CPD-17732R2
Printed in XXXXXX XX.XX-XX XXX
Using PictureMate
Without a Computer

Get to Know Your PictureMate Need a new photo cartridge and paper?
LCD menu screen
Turn PictureMate
on or off
Use these buttons to
move through menu
options
Save your photos to an external
storage drive (CD-R, Zip disk, or
flash memory drive)
Go back or stop printing
Memory card light
(flashes when reading card;
on when card is in printer)
Paper support
(load photo paper here)
Memory card
door
Output tray (catches
printed photos)
Handle
USB port for computer
EXT/IF (USB) port for PictBridge
camera, external drive, or optional
Bluetooth adapter
Power
cable
Photo cartridge
door
Press to print
You can get the PictureMate Print Pack (part# T5570) with
everything you need to print in one box: 100 sheets of
PictureMate Photo Paper and a PictureMate Photo
Cartridge.
You can also purchase these accessories for PictureMate:
•The PictureMate Carrying Case (part# ARC1B), just
the right size for your PictureMate, power cable, and
an extra Print Pack
•The Bluetooth Photo Print Adapter
(part# C12C824142) for printing wirelessly
from your Bluetooth-enabled cell phone, PDA,
or computer to PictureMate
Visit your local retailer, or call the Epson Store at
[phone].
In Canada, please call [phone] for dealer referral.
For PictureMate information, special offers, and related
accessories, visit www.MyPictureMate.com.

Contents
Welcome! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Prepare to Print and Use the Wizard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Choose Photos and Page Layouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Do More With Your Photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Save Your Photos to a Computer or an External Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Print From a Computer or an External Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Replace Ink and Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Take Your PictureMate With You . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Set PictureMate Preferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Printer Care and Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
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PictureMateTM is your easy-to-use, personal photo lab.
Just insert a digital camera memory card and you’re
ready to print brilliant, long-lasting photos. Because
PictureMate is light and portable, you can print
whenever and wherever you take pictures. Plus, your
PictureMate photos are archival; generations from now
your PictureMate prints will be as vibrant as they are
today.
A Quick Introduction to the Digital
Photography Process
With film cameras, the process was
simple; buy film, take pictures, leave
the film at the photo lab, and come
back later for your photos and
negatives. Since you had negatives,
you could take them back later if you
wanted reprints.
The digital process is simple too, and it gives you
complete control. Just follow these basic steps:
1. Review and Delete
After you finish taking your photos, review
them on your digital camera’s screen. Delete
the photos you don’t want to print or keep.
2. Print
Insert your camera’s memory card in
PictureMate, choose your photos, and
print.
3. Save
To preserve your digital photo
files (just like film negatives),
save them to a CD or your
computer. Then you can reprint them any time.
4. Clear the Memory Card
After you save your photo files, delete them from your
memory card so you have room for more photos.
Welcome!
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Special Features
Printing with your PictureMate becomes even easier
with these special features:
From the PictureMate Main Menu,
you can print all your photos by
pressing Print. Or you can select
just the ones you want. (See
page 12.)
You can crop photos right from
PictureMate—no computer required.
(See page 20.)
If your camera supports DPOF (Digital
Print Order Format), you can pre-select
which photos to print while the memory
card is still in your camera. Then, when
you insert the card into PictureMate, it
knows which photos you chose; just press
Print. (See page 15.)
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 page 30.)
If you have a Bluetooth®-enabled PDA, cell
phone, or computer, you can send photos
wirelessly to PictureMate for printing. You
just need the optional Epson®Bluetooth Photo Print
Adapter. (See page 31.)
Note: PictureMate also supports P.I.M. (PRINT Image
MatchingTM) and Exif Print image enhancement standards that
are built into many cameras. To see if your camera is P.I.M.-
enabled, check www.printimagematching.com.
Supported Photo Formats
Make sure your photos meet these requirements for
printing with your PictureMate:
●JPEG files or uncompressed TIFF files only
●Resolutions ranging from 120 ×120 to
4600 ×4600 pixels
PictureMate recognizes and prints the first 999 photos
on your memory card.
Main Menu
Crop
DPOF
JPEG TIFF
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Where to Find Information
See your Start Here poster to unpack,
set up, and use your PictureMate.
Using PictureMate 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.
To use PictureMate with your
Macintosh®or Windows®PC, see
Using PictureMate With a Computer.
It explains how to install the software
and connect to your computer.
The on-screen User’s Guide on the
CD provides comprehensive
information and instructions for
using PictureMate.
Where to Get Ink and Paper
See page 33 for information on where
to buy the PictureMate Print Pack.
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Before you can print, you need to load paper and
insert your memory card in PictureMate.
Load Paper
Follow these steps to load PictureMate Photo Paper:
Caution: Don’t load plain paper; this may damage PictureMate.
1Move the handle to the back and down. Then
open the paper support and output tray.
Note: Keep the handle all the way down when printing,
to allow paper to feed through.
2Slide the top part of the paper support up gently
until it clicks into place.
3Place your paper against the right edge, with the
glossy side up.
Note: Make sure paper is glossy side up to prevent
smearing.
4Slide the left edge guide against the paper. Make
sure it is snug, but not so tight that paper can’t
move.
Note: When you need more paper, order a PictureMate Print
Pack. See page 33 for more information.
Prepare to Print and Use the Wizard
Open output tray
Move handle
to the back
and down
Open paper
support
Edge guide
Load glossy
side up
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Insert Your Memory Card
1Press On to turn on PictureMate.
2Open the memory card door.
3Insert the memory card into
the correct slot, as shown on
the right side of this page.
Push the card in carefully
until it stops (it won’t go in
all the way).
Insert just one card at a time.
When it is in, the card light
comes on.
4Close the memory card
door.
Card
light
MicrodriveTM
CompactFlash® (Type I + II)
Sony Memory Stick®
Memory Stick DuoTM *
Memory Stick PROTM
Memory Stick PRO DuoTM *
MagicGateTM Memory Stick
MagicGate Memory Stick DuoTM
SD (Secure Digital)
miniSDTM card **
MMCTM (MultiMediaCardTM)
xD Picture CardTMSmartMediaTM
Top:
Middle:
Bottom:
* Requires Memory Stick
Duo adapter
** Requires miniSD adapter
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Now you can do one of the following:
●Print a proof sheet of all the photos on your card
using the PictureMate Print Wizard (see below).
●Choose photos and layouts for printing from the
Main Menu (see page 11).
Removing Your Memory Card
When you are ready to remove a memory card, make
sure the card light is not flashing, then pull the card
straight out of the slot.
Caution: Do not remove a card while the card light is flashing;
you may lose photos on your card.
Print a Proof Sheet With the Wizard
The PictureMate Print Wizard offers a simple way to
print 4 ×6-inch photos. First, print a proof sheet
showing thumbnail images for all the photos on your
card. Then, choose the photos you want to print by
selecting the photo numbers from the proof sheet.
When you insert the memory card, you see the
PictureMate Print Wizard with this message:
Note: If you don’t see the PictureMate Print Wizard, remove and
re-insert your card. If it still does not appear, see page 41. If you
see DPOF at the top of the screen instead, see page 15.
Tip: If you have many photos on your card, you can print a proof
sheet of selected photos or a range of pictures. Press Cancel
twice, then choose your desired photos (see page 12) and
choose Proof Sheet as the Layout setting (see page 17).
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Press Print to print your proof sheet.
Press Cancel instead if:
●You have already printed a proof sheet for the
photos currently on your card.
●You want to print all your photos and don’t need
to see a proof sheet.
●You are printing with PictBridge or USB DP
(page 30) and you have already used your camera
to choose photos to print.
Note: You should print a proof sheet if you’ve deleted photos or
taken new photos since the last time you printed one, as the
photo numbering may have changed.
Your proof sheet includes up to 20 photos per sheet, so it might
require several sheets of paper, depending on the number of
photos on your card.
Choose and Print Photos With the Wizard
After you print a proof sheet or cancel it, you see this
screen:
You can choose the Print All option to print all of the
photos on your card, or Print Some to print one or
several photos by selecting the photo numbers that
appear on your proof sheet.
Photo number
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