Epson PictureMate Dash PM 260 User manual

User’s Guide

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Contents
Welcome! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Prepare to View and Print . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
View Photos and Print . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Do More With Your Photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Print From an External Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Save Photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Print From a Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Copy Photos to and From Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Replace Print Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Take PictureMate With You . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Set PictureMate Preferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Printer Care and Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Set Up Network Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

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Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

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PictureMate ShowTM is your easy-to-use, personal
photo lab that’s also a digital photo frame. Just insert a
digital camera memory card and you’re ready to view
your pictures in a variety of entertaining slideshows or
print brilliant, long-lasting photos. Because
PictureMate®is light and portable, you can print
whenever and wherever you take pictures. Plus, your
PictureMate prints will be as brilliant and vibrant
generations from now as they are today.
A Quick Introduction to
Digital Photography
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 the basic steps shown on
the right.
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.
2. Print
As you view the photos with your
family and friends, click the remote
control to choose photos and print.
3. Save
To preserve your digital photo files (just like film
negatives), save them in PictureMate (or on a thumb
drive or your computer) after you print. Then you can
reprint them any time.
4. Clear the Memory Card
After you save your photos, use your camera to delete
them from your card to make room for more photos.
Welcome!

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Special Features
Printing with your PictureMate becomes even easier
with these special features:
From PictureMate’s screen, you can
view your photos and press the
Print button on the remote control
to print the ones you want. Or you
can select to print all photos.
(See page 12.)
You can select from 12 entertaining
slideshows including clock and
calendar functions. You can even
edit and print your photos on the
spot. (See page 15.)
You can crop photos right from
PictureMate—no computer required.
(See page 18.)
If your camera supports DPOF
(Digital Print Order Format), you can
select which photos to print while
the memory card is still in your
camera. When you insert the card
into PictureMate, you just have to
select Yes and press OK.
(See page 16.)
If you have a PictBridge®-enabled
camera, you can connect the camera to
PictureMate and control printing right
from your camera. (See page 26.)
If you have a Bluetooth®-enabled
mobile device or computer, you can
send photos wirelessly to PictureMate
for printing using the optional Bluetooth
Photo Print Adapter. (See page 28.)

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Supported Photo Formats
Make sure your photos meet these requirements for
viewing and printing with your PictureMate (without a
computer):
●JPEG files only
●Resolutions ranging from 80 × 80 to
9200 × 9200 pixels
PictureMate recognizes and prints up to 9,999 photos
on your memory card.
Where to Find Information
See your Start Here sheet to unpack, set
up, and use your PictureMate.
Basics explains how to view and print
photos directly from your memory card
and other devices, replace the Print
Pack, and solve problems.
The online User’s Guide has detailed
instructions for using PictureMate. A
shortcut to the User’s Guide is installed
from the CD.
Where to Get a Print Pack and
Accessories
The PictureMate Print Pack has
everything you need to print in one box:
photo paper and a photo cartridge.
You can buy a Print Pack wherever
PictureMate is sold or from retailers that
sell printer supplies.
The following Print Packs are available:
You can also buy a Print Pack and other PictureMate
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).
Print Pack
contents
Part
number
Supported
PictureMate models
Glossy photo paper
(150 sheets) and
photo cartridge
T5846 All PictureMate 200/
300 Series models
Matte photo paper
(100 sheets) and
photo cartridge
T5845-M

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PictureMate Remote Control Buttons
Start printing
Change the number
of photos displayed
Set/increase number of copies
Set PictureMate to standby mode
or turn it on from standby mode
View print settings or
maintenance options
Cancel current operation
and go back
Stop printing or cancel settings
Return to home menu
Confirm settings
Decrease number of copies
View help information

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Before you view and print with PictureMate, you need
to:
●Insert your memory card (below)
●Load paper (see page 10)
When you’re finished, you can remove your memory
card (see page 10).
Inserting Your Memory Card
1Press the top of the screen to slide it up.
2Press the POn button to turn on PictureMate.
3Insert the memory card into the correct slot, as
shown on the following page. Insert just one card
at a time.
Prepare to View and Print
Memory
card slots

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Note: PictureMate can’t read multiple cards at once.
4Push 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 and begins to flash.
Caution: Do not remove a card while the memory card
light is flashing; you may lose photos on your card.
Now you are ready to view your photos and start
printing. (See page 12.)
MicrodriveTM
CompactFlash® (Type I and II)
SDTM (Secure Digital) and SDHCTM
(High Capacity)
miniSDTM * and miniSDHC*
microSD* and microSDHC*
MMCTM (MultiMediaCardTM)
MMCplus, MMCmobile*, MMCmicro*
xD-Picture CardTM
xD-Picture Card (Type M, M+, and H)
Sony Memory Stick® **
Memory Stick DuoTM *
Memory Stick Micro*
Memory Stick PROTM
Memory Stick PRO DuoTM *
Memory Stick PRO-HG DuoTM *
MagicGateTM Memory Stick**
MagicGate Memory Stick DuoTM *
Top slot:
Bottom slot:
* Requires adapter
** Maximum capacity 128MB
Memory card
light

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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.
Pull the card out of the slot.
Loading Paper
Caution: Don’t load plain paper; this may damage PictureMate.
1Open the paper support.
2Slide out the edge guides.
3Create a stack of up to 20 sheets of paper and
separate the sheets slightly by fanning them.
4Place 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

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Note: Load a maximum of 20 sheets at a time. Load
your paper glossy or whiter side up to prevent smearing.
5Store 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
Print Pack. See page 56 for more information.
6Attach the output tray.
Using the POn Button
You can use the POn button on the remote control
to place PictureMate in standby mode and save
energy.
1Press the POn button on the side of PictureMate
to turn it on. The power light turns green.
Note: If you are not using PictureMate, a slideshow of
your photos begins automatically after 3 minutes. Press
any button to return to the function you were using.
2When you’re finished using PictureMate, press the
POn button on the remote control. The power
light turns orange.
3Press the POn button on the remote control or
on the side of the printer to return PictureMate to
full operation.
Note: To turn PictureMate off completely, use the POn
button on the side of the printer.

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After you insert your camera’s memory card, you can
print your photos or view them in a variety of
entertaining slide shows.
Make sure you adjust the angle of the screen for
comfortable viewing.
You can view your photos and choose from the
following options for printing them:
●Print individual photos on your card (on the right)
●Print all the photos on your card (see page 14)
●Print from a slideshow (see page 15)
●Print photos pre-selected in your camera (see
page 16)
If you are not using PictureMate, a slideshow of your
photos begins automatically after 3 minutes. Press any
button to return to the function you were using.
To store and display your printed photos, see page 17.
If you need help at any time, press the button on
the remote control. You see instructions on whatever
PictureMate function you were using. Press dfor more
information, or select Contents for a list of topics. See
page 64 for details about the help system.
Printing Individual Photos
PictureMate’s 7-inch screen makes it easy to select the
photos you want to print. Make sure your memory
card is inserted as described on page 8.
1From the home menu, select PRINT PHOTOS and
press OK on the remote control.
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2Select View and Print Photos and press OK. Your
photos are displayed by date:
Note: If your memory card has more than 1000 photos,
PictureMate divides them into groups of 999. You can
select the group you want to view and print.
3Press uor dto select different dates. Press lor r
to move through your photos.
Note: If you want to see your photos one at a time, press
the Display button. Press the button again to switch
between 20 photos, one photo, and display by month.
4When you see a photo you want to print, press
to select it.
You see the number 1 on the photo, indicating
that one copy will be printed.
Note: If you want to crop or edit your photo, press OK.
See page 18 for instructions.
5To print more than one copy, press to increase
the number of copies or to decrease it.
6After you have selected all the photos you want,
press Print.
7You see a preview screen showing the number of
sheets required and other settings, for example:
Number of copies for this photo
Total number of sheets

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8Press lor rto review your selected photos.
9If you want to print with a white border or include
the date, select Borderless/Date Stamp: Off and
press OK. Then select the option you want and
press OK again.
Note: The date comes from your camera, not from the
printer. If this information is incorrect, adjust the date
setting on your camera.
10 Make sure you have enough paper loaded, then
press Print to start printing.
If you need to cancel printing, press Stop/
Clear
After printing, you see a message asking if you
want to save the printed photos to the print
history.
11 Select Yes and press OK to save the pictures on
PictureMate’s hard drive.
Whenever PictureMate does not have a memory
card (or thumb drive) inserted, it will display a
slideshow of the saved photos.
You can also select the saved photos for printing
at any time. See page 24 for instructions.
Printing All Photos
You can print photos at full size or on a proof sheet of
small thumbnail images.
1From the home menu, select PRINT PHOTOS and
press OK on the remote control.
2Select Print All Photos and press OK.
You see a screen like the following, showing the
number of photos to be printed:
3If you want more than one copy of each picture,
press to increase the number of copies or to
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4Select 1 Per Page or Proof Sheet (20 per page)
and press OK.
If you selected 1 Per Page, you can press lor rto
review your photos.
5If you selected 1 Per Page and you want to print
with a white border or include the date, select
Borderless/Date Stamp: Off and press OK. Then
select the option you want and press OK again.
Note: If you want to change the layout or edit your
photos, press Menu. See page 18 for instructions.
6Make sure you have enough paper loaded, then
press Print to start printing.
Note: If you are printing more than 20 pages, you will
need to reload paper while printing. Load a maximum of
20 sheets at a time. When you see a message that paper
is out, load more paper and press OK to continue
printing. If you need to cancel printing, press Stop/
Clear.
After printing, you see a message asking if you
want to save the printed photos to the print
history.
7Follow the instructions on the screen to save the
photos. See page 14 for more information.
Printing From a Slideshow
You can select from 12 slideshows with 3D animation,
and choose photos for printing right from the show.
1From the Home menu, select SLIDE SHOW and
press OK on the remote control.
2Select the slideshow you want, then press OK.
PictureMate displays your photos as a slideshow
with a variety of animation effects.
When you see the “countdown” in the upper right
corner of the screen, you can select a photo for
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3Press OK to select the photo(s) you want to print.
Those you select are “reserved” for printing.
When the slideshow is finished, you see the print
confirmation screen.
4Press lor rto review your reserved photos.
5If you want to print with a white border or include
the date, select Borderless/Date Stamp: Off and
press OK. Then select the option you want and
press OK again.
6Make sure you have enough paper loaded, then
press Print to start printing.
If you need to cancel printing, press Stop/
Clear
After printing, you see a message asking if you
want to save the printed photos to the print
history.
7Follow the instructions on the screen to save the
photos. See page 14 for more information.
Note: To stop the slideshow at any time, press Back or
Stop/Clear.
Printing Camera-Selected DPOF
Photos
If your camera supports DPOF (Digital Print Order
Format), you can use it to pre-select 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 pre-selected
photos and displays this message:
Photos were pre-selected to print with your camera.
Do you want to print these Photos?
1Select Yes and press OK.
2If you want to print with a white border or include
the date, select Borderless/Date Stamp: Off and
press OK. Then select the option you want and
press OK again.
3If you want to change any print settings, press
Menu. See page 18 for instructions.
4Make sure you have enough paper loaded, then
press Print.

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Storing and Displaying Your
PictureMate Photos
Photos printed on PictureMate photo paper are
beautiful and long-lasting. Follow these guidelines to
make sure they will look great for generations.
Caring for Your Photos
●To avoid scratches or smudging, do not rub the
printed side of the photo.
●To prevent smudging, avoid stacking your photos
until they are completely dry.
●Let photos sit for 24 hours before framing.
●After you print, the colors on your photos will take
some time to set as the ink dries. During this time,
the colors may look different than you expect.
Displaying Your Photos
●To ensure photos will last as long as possible,
display them under glass or in photo albums.
●Keep photos 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
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You can select a variety of layouts and crop your
photos for printing individually or in multi-photo
formats.
You can also do the following:
●Remove red eyes from your photos (see page 21)
●Fix color and photo quality (see page 22)
●Print in black-and-white or sepia (see page 22)
●Adjust the amount of expansion and cropping for
borderless printing (see page 23)
●Select the source for displaying and printing
photos (see page 24)
●Print text from your camera (see page 24)
●Rotate your photos on the screen (see page 25)
Note: The features described in this section do not change or
replace the original digital photo file; they customize only the
print(s) you make at that time.
If you need help at any time, press the button on
the remote control for a list of topics. See page 64 for
details about the help system.
Zooming and Cropping
You can print just part of a photo, cropping out the
area that you don’t want. The part you keep is
automatically enlarged to fit the layout.
Cropping affects only your printed photo, not your
original image.
1Select the photo you want to print and press OK.
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2Select Crop and press OK.
●Press press to zoom in or to zoom out.
You can zoom up to 500%.
●Press l, r, u, or dto move the view to a
different part of your photo.
●Press Display to rotate your photo.
3Press OK when you’re finished cropping.
Note: Depending on the size of the image, the preview may
take longer to display after cropping.
Choosing a Layout
By default, your photos are printed at the full 4 × 6
size. If you want to place several small photos on one
page, you can use the Layout menu.
1From the Home menu, select LAYOUT and press
OK on the remote control.
2Select Layout Options and press OK.
Note: If you want multiple copies of the same photo,
select Crop/Trim Photo(s). See page 20 for details.
3Choose one of the methods for selecting the
photos, then press OK.
4Use the arrow buttons to select the photo(s) you
want to print—all photos, or all in a selected
month or on a selected date.
5Select Wallet and press OK.
6Select the layout you want, then press OK. You
have these choices:
●Wallet (2 per page)
●4 per page
●Mini-wallet (8 per page)
●16 per page

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7Press OK to preview your layout. Note the large
number, which tells you how many sheets of
paper are required.
8If you want to adjust any settings, press Menu.
See page 22 for more information.
9Press OK or Print to start printing.
Custom Sizing and Cropping
You can set custom sizes and crop your photos.
Depending on the size of the photo(s), multiple copies
may fit on one page. Cropping affects only your
printed photo, not your original image.
1From the Home menu, select LAYOUT and press
OK on the remote control.
2Select Crop/Trim Photo(s) and press OK. You see
your photos displayed by date.
Note: If you want to see your photos one at a time press
the Display button. Continue pressing the button to
switch between 20 photos, one photo, and display by
month.
3Select the photo you want to print and press OK.
You see a screen that allows you to adjust the
printed size of your photo. The size you select
determines the number of copies that will fit on a
page—from one to 12 copies.
4Select the width and height dimensions, then
select Finished and press OK.
5Set the area you want to print, then press OK.
●Press press to zoom in or to zoom out.
●Press l, r, u, or dto move the view to a
different part of your photo.
●Press Display to rotate your photo.
Maximum size in inches Number of copies
1.2 × 1.4 12
1.8 × 1.4 8
1.8 × 1.8 6
1.8 × 2.8 4
3.7 × 2.8 2