Epson PictureMate PictureMate User manual

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Contents
PictureMate User’s Guide 6
Getting to Know Your PictureMate 7
Loading Paper 8
Supported Paper Types 9
Printing From Your Computer 10
Printing From a Windows Computer 10
Printing From a Macintosh Computer 13
Printing Photos Using Film Factory 18
Opening Your Photos in Film Factory 18
Printing Your Photos in Film Factory 20
Copying Photos to Your Computer 22
Compatible Memory Cards 23
Photo Image File Requirements 23
Inserting Your Memory Card and Copying Photos 24
Configuring PhotoStarter 27
Configuring CardMonitor 28
Preparing to Remove a Memory Card 28
Saving Your Photos to an External CD-R/RW, Zip, or Flash Memory Drive 29
Storing and Displaying Your Printed Photos 31
Storing Your Prints 31
Displaying Your Prints 31
Storing Unused Paper 32
Printing Without a Computer 34
Compatible Memory Cards 34
Photo Image File Requirements 35
Inserting Your Memory Card 36
Printing a Proof Sheet from the PictureMate Print Wizard 37

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Printing All Your Photos From the PictureMate Print Wizard 38
Printing Some of Your Photos From the PictureMate Print Wizard 39
Viewing the PictureMate Main Menu 40
Selecting the Photos You Want to Print 41
Setting the Number of Copies in the Main Menu 46
Choosing a Layout 47
Confirming and Printing 47
Doing More With Your Prints 48
Adjusting Printer Settings 54
Printing From a PictBridge-enabled Digital Camera 57
Printing From an External CD, Zip Disk, or Flash Memory Drive 58
Printing Wirelessly From a Bluetooth Device 60
Printing With Bluetooth 61
Choosing Bluetooth Settings 62
Replacing the Photo Cartridge 65
Checking Your Cartridge Status (Ink Level) 65
Buying a PictureMate Print Pack 70
Removing the Used Photo Cartridge 71
Inserting the New Photo Cartridge 73
Taking PictureMate With You 76
Cleaning PictureMate 77
Improving Print Quality 78
Cleaning the Print Head Directly from PictureMate 78
Aligning the Print Head Directly From PictureMate 80
Checking the Print Quality Using the Computer 81
Cleaning the Print Head Using the Computer 82
Aligning the Print Head Using the Computer 84
Solving Problems 87
Control Panel Messages 87
Running a Printer Check 89

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Software Installation Problems 90
Printing Problems 91
Memory Card Problems 92
Print Quality Problems 93
Problems With Paper Feeding 94
Miscellaneous Printout Problems 95
Where To Get Help 97
Uninstalling PictureMate Software 98
Uninstalling From a Windows Computer 98
Uninstalling From a Macintosh Using OS X 99
Uninstalling From a Macintosh Using OS 9 99
Setting Up Network Printing 100
Windows XP and 2000 101
Windows Me and 98 103
Macintosh OS X 10.2.x - 10.3.x 105
Macintosh OS 9 106
System Requirements 109
Windows System Requirements 109
Macintosh System Requirements 109
Important Safety Instructions 111
PictureMate Safety Instructions 111
Photo Cartridge Safety Instructions 112
PictureMate Screen (LCD) Safety Instructions 113
Specifications 115
Printing 115
Paper 115
Photo Cartridge 116
Mechanical 117
Electrical 118
Environmental 119

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AC Adapter 119
Built-in Card Slots 120
External Storage Devices 120
Standards and Approvals 121
Notices 123
How many photos will I get from a PictureMate Print Pack? 123
PictureMate Print Pack Satisfaction Guarantee: 124
Copyright Notice 124
A Note Concerning Responsible Use of Copyrighted Materials 125
Trademarks 125

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PictureMate User’s Guide
This User’s Guide tells you how to print from PictureMate,TM print from a computer,
troubleshoot PictureMate, save your photos, and more. See these documents for
additional information:
■To set up your PictureMate, see the Start Here sheet.
■For a handy, portable reference to printing without a computer, see the Using
PictureMate Without a Computer book.
■To install software for using PictureMate with your computer, see the Using
PictureMate With a Computer booklet packed with your PictureMate 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.
Tips contain additional hints for better printing.

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Getting to Know Your PictureMate
Paper support
(load photo paper here)
Turn PictureMate
on or off
Save your photos to an
external drive (CD-R, Zip
disk, or thumb drive)
Go back or stop
printing
Use these buttons
to move through
menu options
Memory card light
(flashes when reading
card; on when card is in
printer)
USB port for PictBridge
cameras, external drives, or
optional BluetoothTM adapter
Power
cable
USB port for computer
Handle
Cartridge door
Memory card
door
Output tray
(catches printed
photos)
Click to print
LCD menu
screen

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Loading Paper
1. Open the output tray.
Note: Keep the PictureMate handle to the back, under the paper feeder and all
the way down, to allow paper to feed through.
2. Open the paper support.
3. Pull up the top of the paper support.
4. Place your PictureMate Photo Paper against the right edge, with the glossy side
up.
Caution: Don’t load plain paper, this may cause damage to PictureMate.
Note: Load a maximum of 20 sheets at one time. If you are printing more than 20
photos, PictureMate will prompt you when it is time to load more paper. Make
sure paper is glossy side up to prevent smearing. For best results, don’t touch the
glossy surface of the paper.
Load
glossy side
up
Open and pull up
paper support
Open output tray
Move
handle all
the way
down

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5. Slide the edge guide snug against the paper, but not so tight that the paper is bent.
Note: Always keep unused paper in the original package and store it flat to
prevent curling.
Supported Paper Types
PictureMate supports the following paper type:
PictureMate Photo Paper: 100 sheets are included in the PictureMate Print Pack
(part# T5570) along with a PictureMate Photo Cartridge.
Note: If you are out of PictureMate Photo Paper, but do not see the replace
cartridge message, you can still print. In this case, PictureMate Photo Paper from
a new Print Pack or Epson Premium Glossy Photo Paper, Borderless 4 ×6 inches
(part# S041727 - 100 sheets) may be used. See How many photos will I get from
a PictureMate Print Pack?.