Epson PictureMate Pal User manual

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PictureMate Pal User’s Guide 3
Getting to Know PictureMate Pal 4
Printing From Your Computer 7
Loading Paper 7
Supported Paper 10
Printing From a Windows Computer 10
Printing From a Macintosh 16
Storing and Displaying Your PictureMate Pal Prints 19
Copying Photos to and From Your Computer 20
Compatible Memory Cards 20
Photo Image File Requirements 21
Inserting Your Memory Card and Copying Photos 21
Preparing to Remove a Memory Card 24
Printing Without a Computer 27
Selecting a Language and Print Layout 27
Compatible Memory Cards 28
Photo Image File Requirements 29
Inserting Your Memory Card 29
Removing Your Memory Card 31
Choosing Photos and Printing 32
Doing More With Your Photos 35
Setting PictureMate Pal Preferences 38
Printing From a Digital Camera 40
Printing Wirelessly From a Bluetooth Device 41
Maintaining Your PictureMate Pal 47
Checking Print Pack Status 47
Replacing the Print Pack 50
Improving Print Quality 56
Cleaning PictureMate Pal 62
Taking PictureMate Pal With You 63

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Solving Problems 65
Error Messages 65
Problems and Solutions 67
Uninstalling PictureMate Pal Software 74
Where To Get Help 75
Epson Technical Support 75
Setting Up Network Printing 76
Windows XP, XP Professional x64 Edition, and 2000 77
Windows Me and 98SE 79
Macintosh 81
Specifications 83
System Requirements 83
Technical Specifications 84
Notices 91
Important Safety Instructions 91
Copyright Notice 95
A Note Concerning Responsible Use of Copyrighted Materials 96
Trademarks 96

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PictureMate Pal User’s Guide
This User’s Guide tells you how to print from a computer, print directly from
PictureMate® Pal, troubleshoot problems, replace the Print Pack, and more. See these
documents for additional information:
■To set up your PictureMate Pal, see the Start Here sheet.
■For instructions on using PictureMate Pal without a computer, see the Basics
Guide available in Adobe PDF format on your PictureMate Pal software CD.
■To install software for using PictureMate Pal with your computer, see the Start
Here sheet and your PictureMate Pal software CD.
Please follow these guidelines when reading these instructions:
Warnings must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury.
Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment.
Notes contain important information about PictureMate Pal.
Tips contain additional hints for better printing.

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Getting to Know PictureMate Pal
Paper support
(load photo paper here)
External device port
for camera or optional
Bluetooth®adapter
USB port
for computer
Edge guides
Cartridge door
Memory card slots
Output tray
(catches printed
photos)
Photo
cartridge
Power inlet
Photo viewer
screen
Cartridge release
lever
Memory card light
Handle

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Turns PictureMate
Pal on or off
Stops printing or
cancels settings
Displays optional
settings menu
Starts
printing
On light
Moves through
photos and menu
options
Photo viewer screen
Opens the
output tray
Selects allphotos
for printing
Selectslayout
of photos
Selects a menu
or setting

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Printing From Your Computer
When you print from your computer, you can edit, enhance, and organize your
photos using photo software such as Epson Easy Photo Print.
Before you start, make sure your PictureMate Pal software is installed and
PictureMate Pal is connected to your computer.
Also make sure you have loaded paper as described in Loading Paper. See Supported
Paper for details on the paper you should use.
To print, follow the instructions in these sections for your computer:
Printing From a Windows Computer
Printing From a Macintosh
Tip: If your digital camera supports Exif Print technology, you can use it to ensure
the most accurate reproduction of your photographs.
Loading Paper
Caution: Don’t load plain paper or you may damage PictureMate Pal.
1. Move the handle to the back.

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2. Open the paper support.
3. Firmly press the Open button to open the output tray.

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4. Slide the edge guides outward.
5. Create a stack of up to 20 sheets of paper and separate the sheets slightly by
fanning them.
6. Place your paper into the slot between the edge guides with the glossy or whiter
side up. Slide the edge guides inward slightly.
Note: Load a maximum of 20 sheets at one time. Make sure paper is glossy or
whiter side up to prevent smearing.
Store 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 200 Series Print Pack.
See Supported Paper for more information.
Load glossy or
whiter side up
Make sure
paper stack is
beneath arrow
on edge guides

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Supported Paper
Use PictureMate Pal Photo Paper from a PictureMate 200 Series Print Pack.
The following Print Packs are available:
Note: If you need more paper for any reason, you can use Epson Premium Photo
Paper Glossy, borderless 4 × 6-inch (101.6 × 152.4-mm) size.
Printing From a Windows Computer
You can print your photos from an imaging application or you can use the Picture
and Fax Viewer in Windows® XP.
1. Locate the photo you want to print on your computer.
Print Pack contents Part number Supported PictureMate models
Glossy photo paper (150 sheets)
and photo cartridge T5846 PictureMate Pal and all other PictureMate 200 Series models
Matte photo paper (100 sheets)
and photo cartridge T5845-M