Epson PictureMate Express Edition - Compact Photo... User manual

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CPD-19731
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Using PictureMate
Without a Computer

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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Print From a Computer or an External Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Replace Ink and Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Take Your PictureMate With You . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Set PictureMate Preferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Printer Care and Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
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PictureMate®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 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 to print or keep.
2. Print
Insert your camera’s memory card in
PictureMate, choose your photos, and
print. (See page 6.)
3. Save
To preserve your digital photo
files (just like film negatives),
save them to a CD or your
computer. (See page 26.) 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-PrintTM)-enabled camera, you can
connect the camera to PictureMate and control
printing right from your camera. (See page 31.)
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 32.)
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 the inside back cover 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. You can load up to 20 sheets at a time.
4Slide the left edge guide against the paper. Make
sure it is snug, but not so tight that paper can’t
move.
Prepare to Print and Use the Wizard
Edge guide
Load glossy
side up
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Note: When you need more paper, order a PictureMate Print
Pack. See page 34 for more information.
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.
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
SDTM (Secure Digital)
miniSDTM card **
MMCTM (MultiMediaCardTM)
xD Picture CardTM
SmartMediaTM
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 Wizard (as described on the
right).
●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 or print
button light are flashing; you may lose photos on your card.
Print a Proof Sheet With the PictureMate
Wizard
The PictureMate 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 Wizard with this message:
Note: If you don’t see the PictureMate Wizard, remove and re-
insert your card. If it still does not appear, see page 42. 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 31) 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 (without borders), 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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All Photos
Press Print to start printing all your photos as
borderless, 4 ×6-inch prints.
Note: If your card has more than 20 photos, you will need to
reload paper while printing. Load a maximum of 20 sheets at a
time. When you see the message “Try loading paper again,”
load more paper and press OK to continue printing. If you need
to cancel printing, press Cancel.
When printing is complete, you see the Main Menu
(described on page 11).
Tip: To start the PictureMate Wizard again, remove and
re-insert your card.
Some Photos
1Press OK.
2Press or to highlight the number of the
photo you want to print (from the proof sheet),
then press OK to choose it.
Tip: Hold down or to scroll quickly.
Note: If you press OK too many times, you will deselect
the photo.
3Press or to choose the number of copies to
print for that photo (up to 10), then press OK.
Tip: To print more than 10 copies of a photo, you can
print using the Main Menu (see page 13).
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4Repeat steps 2 and 3 for each additional photo
you want to print. The screen shows the selected
photos and the number of copies for each. (You
may need to press or to see all your
selected photos.)
Note: If you chose the wrong photo, you can deselect it.
Highlight the selected photo and press OK to uncheck it.
To change the number of copies, press OK twice and
change the number as described in step 3. To cancel all
your selections, press Cancel.
5When you’re done selecting photos, press
Print.
6Confirm your photo choices (press or to
scroll through your selected photos), then press
Print again to start printing.
Note: If Print Confirmation is off, you will not see the screen
above and only need to press Print once to start printing.
If you print more than 20 photos, you’ll need to load
more paper when you see the message “Try loading
paper again.” Load more paper (up to 20 sheets) and
press OK to continue printing.
If you need to cancel printing, press Cancel.
When printing is complete, you see the Main Menu.
To print from the Main Menu, see page 11.
Tip: To start the PictureMate Print Wizard again, remove and
re-insert your card. To close the Wizard and go to the Main
Menu when you insert your card, see page 11.
Cancelling Printing
If you need to cancel printing at any time, press the
Cancel button.
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PictureMate’s Main Menu gives you lots of choices for
printing. For example, you can select a range of photos
to print (such as a group of photos you took at a
special event), and choose additional page layouts,
such as wallet-size photos and photos with borders.
To print from the Main Menu, load paper and insert
your memory card, then do the following:
●View the Main Menu
●Select photos to print (see page 12)
●Select the number of copies (see page 16)
●Choose a page layout (see page 17)
●Confirm your selections and print your photos
(see page 18).
Additionally, through the More Options menu you can
crop your photos, print in black and white or sepia, or
add the time or date. (See page 19.)
Tip: You can print a proof sheet of any photos you choose
from your card: select several photos or a range, and then
choose the Proof Sheet Layout.
View the Main Menu
If you don’t see the Main Menu on the screen, press
Cancel twice. The Main Menu appears.
You also see the Main Menu after you finish printing
from the PictureMate Wizard, when no card is inserted
in PictureMate, and when you have camera-selected
DPOF photos on your card.
Tip: To turn off the PictureMate Wizard so you always see the
Main Menu, see page 42.
Choose Photos and Page Layouts
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Select the Photos You Want to Print
The Select Photo option lets
you choose which photos to
print.
Make sure your memory card is inserted in
PictureMate and the Main Menu is on the screen, then
follow the steps below for the option you want.
All Photos
1Press or to highlight Select Photo, then
press OK.
2Press or to highlight All Photos, then
press OK.
3Go to page 16 to select the number of copies.
All Photos: print all the photos on
your card. This is the default setting on
the Main Menu and lets you print
borderless 4 x 6-inch photos.
One Photo: print just one photo.
Several: select several photos by
number, and choose one or more
copies for each.
Range: choose a sequence of photos
on your card—for example, photos 7
through 12.
Camera-selected DPOF photos: print
a set of photos that you pre-selected in
your digital camera using DPOF.
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One Photo
1Press or to highlight Select Photo, then
press OK.
2Press or to highlight One Photo, then
press OK.
3Press or to highlight the photo you want to
print, then press OK.
4Go to page 16 to select the number of copies.
Several Photos
1Press or to highlight Select Photo, then
press OK.
2Press or to highlight Several, then
press OK.
3Press or to highlight the photo number,
then press OK.
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Tip: Hold down or to scroll quickly.
Note: If you press OK too many times, you will deselect
the photo.
4Press or to choose the number of copies to
print for that photo (up to 10), then press OK.
5Repeat steps 3 and 4 for additional photos. The
screen shows selected photos and the number of
copies for each. (Press or to see additional
selected photos.)
Note: If you chose the wrong photo, you can deselect it.
Highlight the selected photo and press OK to uncheck it.
If you need to change the number of copies, press OK
twice and change the number as described in step 4.
6If you want to choose a layout, press Back and go
to page 17. If you don’t need to choose a layout,
go to page 18 to confirm your selections and print
your photos.
Range of Photos
Follow the steps below to choose a range (or
sequence) of consecutive photos from your camera’s
memory card (for example, photos 7 through 12).
Selecting a range is convenient because you don’t
have to choose each individual photo.
Look at the photo numbers on your proof sheet to
determine the first and last numbers in the range, then
follow these steps:
1Press or to highlight Select Photo, then
press OK.
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2Press or to highlight Range, then press OK.
3Press or to choose the first photo under
From. (Make sure you choose the smaller number
in your range first.) Then press OK.
Tip: Hold down or to scroll quickly.
4Press or to choose the last photo under To,
then press OK.
5Go to page 16 to select the number of copies.
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.
Print With DPOF
If you have chosen photos in your camera, DPOF
appears as the Select Photo option. The photos that
you chose for printing are automatically selected,
including the number of copies.
Just press Print to print your DPOF photos.
Note: PictureMate prints borderless, 4 ×6-inch prints for all pre-
selected photos. To choose a different layout, see page 17.
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Deselect DPOF
If DPOF is selected and you want to choose other
photos to print, press or to highlight Select
Photo and press OK. Then choose a different option.
Note: If you always want to print with the Wizard, turn off DPOF
in your camera and deselect photos that are already selected for
printing.
Reselect DPOF
If DPOF has been deselected and you want to select it
again, you can simply remove and reinsert your card,
or follow these steps:
1On the Main Menu, press or to highlight
Select Photo, then press OK.
2Press or to highlight DPOF, then press OK.
Note: DPOF appears only if you chose images for printing while
the memory card was in your camera.
Set the Number of Copies
You can print from 1 to 100 copies of your selected
photos. Keep in mind that if you are printing all photos
or a range of photos, the number of copies applies to
every photo.
Note: If you are printing Several photos, you already chose the
number of copies for each photo, so you can’t change the
Copies setting from the Main Menu. (You can choose up to 10
copies per photo when printing Several.)
If you are printing DPOF photos, the number of copies is
selected from your camera and you can’t change the Copies
setting from the Main Menu.
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1After selecting photos on the Main Menu, press
or to highlight Copies, then press OK.
2Press or to choose the number of copies to
print for each photo (up to 100), then press OK.
To change the layout for your photo(s), see the next
section. Otherwise, go to page 18 to confirm your
selections and print.
Choose a Layout
1On the Main Menu, press or to choose
Layout, then press OK.
2Press or to highlight the layout setting you
want for your photo(s), then press OK.
You have four choices:
3Continue with the next section to confirm your
selections and print.
Borderless Proof Sheet
(20 per sheet)
Border Wallet
(2 per sheet)
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Note: To print two wallet-sized photos on one sheet, select
multiple copies or multiple photos.
Confirm and Print
Once you have selected all the basic print settings, you
are ready to print.
Note: Before printing, you may want to select other options for
your photos, like adding the date or time or printing in black and
white; see page 19 for details.
1Press Print.
2Check the selected photos, number of copies, and
layout setting on the Print Confirmation screen.
(Press or to check more photos.)
●If the list is correct, press Print again to
print your photo(s).
●To make changes, press Cancel to go back.
Note: If Print Confirmation is off, you won’t see the
screen shown on the left after pressing Print. See
page 41 for details.
If you print more than 20 photos, you will need to
reload paper while printing. Load a maximum of 20
sheets. When you see the message “Try loading paper
again,” load more paper and press OK to continue.
If you need to cancel printing, press Cancel.
Note: The Print Confirmation screen does not confirm your
choices for Color Effects, Crop, or other settings in the More
Options menu.
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The More Options menu on PictureMate lets you
modify your prints, as follows:
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. These settings
don’t appear in the Print Confirmation screen.
Print Photos in Black and
White or Sepia
You can print your photo in black and white or in a
sepia tone without changing the original photo.
Note: A sepia print has a brownish tone, for an old-fashioned
photo look.
1Select the photo(s). (See page 12.)
2On the Main Menu, press or to highlight
More Options, then press OK.
Do More With Your Photos
Print photos in black and
white or a sepia tone
Crop and print only part of
a photo
Correct or enhance photo
prints
Print the time and/or date
with photos
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