Epson PictureMate Snap PM 240 Installation guide

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PM 280
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personal photo lab
PM 240
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personal photo lab

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Contents
Welcome! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Prepare to Print . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Choose Photos and Print . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Do More With Your Photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Save Photos to a CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Print From a Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Print From an External Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Replace Print Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Take PictureMate With You . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Set PictureMate Preferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Printer Care and Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
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PictureMate
®
Snap and Flash are your easy-to-use,
personal photo labs. 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 prints will be as
brilliant and vibrant generations from now 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.
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, flash
drive, or your computer. Then you can reprint them
any time. (On PictureMate Flash, you can use the built-
in CD burner.)
4. Clear the Memory Card
After you save your photo files, use your camera to
delete them from your memory card so you have
space for more photos.
Welcome!
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Special Features
Printing with your PictureMate becomes even easier
with these special features:
From PictureMate’s photo viewer
screen, you can print all your photos
simply by choosing Select All and
pressing Print. Or you can select
just the ones you want. (See
page 8.)
You can crop photos right from
PictureMate—no computer required.
(See page 17.)
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 13.)
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 42.)
You can add decorative frames
(including Disney
®
character frames)
to your photos and see them on the
PictureMate screen before you print.
(See page 22.)
If you want to print outdoors or in other
places without convenient electrical
outlets, you can buy the optional
PictureMate battery. (See page 53.)
If you have a Bluetooth
®
-enabled PDA,
cell phone, or computer, you can send
photos wirelessly to PictureMate for
printing using the optional Epson
®
Bluetooth Photo Print Adapter. (See
page 43.)
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Supported Photo Formats
Make sure your photos meet these requirements for
printing with your PictureMate (without a computer):
●JPEG files or uncompressed TIFF files only
●Resolutions ranging from 80 × 80 to
9200 × 9200 pixels
PictureMate recognizes and prints the first 999 photos
on your memory card.
Where to Find Information
Your manuals cover both PictureMate Snap and Flash.
See your Start Here sheet to unpack,
set up, and use your PictureMate.
Basics (this book) explains how to print
photos directly from your memory card,
from your computer, and from other
devices, replace the Print Pack, and
solve problems.
The on-screen User’s Guide installed
from the CD provides comprehensive
information and instructions for using
PictureMate.
Where to Get a Print Pack and
Accessories
The PictureMate 200 Series 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
Series models
Matte photo paper
(100 sheets) and
photo cartridge
T5845-M
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Before you print with PictureMate, you need to:
●Load paper (below)
●Insert your memory card (see page 6)
When you finish printing, you can remove your
memory card (see page 7).
Note: The illustrations in this manual show the PictureMate
Snap, but the instructions cover both PictureMate Snap and
PictureMate Flash, except where noted.
Loading Paper
Caution: Don’t load plain paper; this may damage PictureMate.
1 Move the handle to the back.
2 Open the paper support.
3 Press the Open button to open the output tray.
Prepare to Print
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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 a time. Load
your paper glossy or whiter side up to prevent smearing.
7 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 page 48 for more information.
Inserting Your Memory Card
1 Press the On button to turn on PictureMate.
2 Press the Open button to open the output tray, if
necessary.
3 Insert the memory card into the correct slot, as
shown on the next page. Insert just one card at a
time.
Note: PictureMate can’t read multiple cards at once.
4 Push 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.
Load glossy or
whiter side up
Make sure paper
is beneath arrow
on edge guides
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Now you are ready to choose your photos and start
printing. (See page 8.)
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.
Top slot: Push in the card and release it, then pull it
straight out of the slot.
Bottom slot: Push in and release the card release
button so it pops out. Then push in the button again to
eject your card and pull it straight out of the slot.
Microdrive
TM
CompactFlash
®
(Type I and II)
SD
TM
(Secure Digital) and SDHC
TM
(High Capacity)
miniSD
TM
* and miniSDHC *
microSD * and microSDHC *
MMC
TM
(MultiMediaCard
TM
)
xD-Picture Card
TM
xD-Picture Card (Type M and Type H)
Sony Memory Stick
®
**
Memory Stick Duo
TM
*
Memory Stick PRO
TM
Memory Stick PRO Duo
TM
*
MagicGate
TM
Memory Stick **
MagicGate Memory Stick Duo
TM
*
Top slot:
Bottom slot:
* Requires adapter
** Maximum capacity 128MB
Memory card light
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After you insert your camera’s memory card,
PictureMate displays your photos on the photo viewer
screen (shown at right).
Note: You can adjust the angle of the photo viewer screen by
raising or lowering the top of the screen. Be sure to lower the
screen before closing the printer lid.
Then you can view your photos and choose from the
following options for printing them:
●Print individual photos on your card (see page 9)
●Print all the photos on your card (see page 10)
●Select a range of photos to print (see page 11)
●Print photos taken on specific dates (see page 12)
If your camera supports DPOF (Digital Print Order
Format), you can use it to pre-select the photos and
copies you want to print. PictureMate then prints the
selected photos. (See page 13.)
To view a slideshow of your photos, see page 13.
To store and display your printed photos, see page 14.
Viewing Photos on PictureMate
PictureMate’s photo viewer screen makes it easy to
select the photos you want to print.
Choose Photos and Print
Layout
icon
Total number of prints Number of copies of this photo
Guide to
available
options
Icons
showing
selected
settings
Navigation buttons
for selecting photos or settings
Left
selection
button
(selects
current
option on
screen)
Right
selection
button
(selects
current
option on
screen)
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Changing How Many Photos Display on the
Screen
After inserting a memory card, you can
change how many photos are displayed
on the photo viewer screen. Press the
Display button on the control panel
to switch between 1, 6, and 15 photos.
You can also select whether a photo displays with or
without the guide (the information bar near the
bottom of the photo; see page 55).
Note: You can select how many photos display on the screen
whenever you insert a card. (See page 55.)
Responding to a Blank Screen (Power Saver)
If you are not using PictureMate, the screen goes dark
after about 13 minutes to save power.
Press any button to turn it back on.
Printing Individual Photos
If you have many photos on your camera’s memory
card, you can select just the ones you want to print.
1 After inserting a card, press lor rto view your
photos.
2 When you see a photo you want, press OK to
select it for printing.
The selected photo is highlighted orange. If you’ve
set the screen to display one photo at a time, an
orange frame shows you the area that will print.
Note: If you want to edit your photo, see page 15 for
instructions.
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