Epson PictureMate Snap PM 240 User manual

PictureMatePM240/PM280 1
Control Panel Functions
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Parts Function
1 Left soft key Functions as shown in the bottom left of the
LCD screen.
2 Right soft key Functions as shown in the bottom right of the
LCD screen.
3 LCD screen Displays the printer status messages, and the
panel settings.
4zPrint button Press to start printing.
5Cancel button Press to cancel the printing or settings.
6OK button Functions as shown in the LCD screen.
7udlr4-way
scroll button
Press to move the cursor on the LCD screen.
8Menu button Press to enter the Menu mode for the print
settings or maintenance options.
9Open button Press to open the front cover.
10 Display
button
Press to change the view of the screen.
11 dOn button Press to turn the printer on and off.
12 Power light On when the printer is turned on and ready.
13 Save button Shortcut button to save data to an external
device or the internal CD drive (PM 280 only).

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Printer Parts
Top cover: Holds the blank
paper straight.
Edge guides: Help load the paper
straight. Adjust the both edge guides to
fit the width of your paper.
Paper feeder: Holds your paper
and feeds it for printing.
Handle
Memory card light
Memory card slots
Front cover: Receives the ejected
paper. Open the cover to insert or
eject a memory card.
CD drive : Reads data from or
save data to a CD. (For
PictureMate PM 280 only)

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EXT. I/F (USB) port: Used to
connect the printer to the
optional Bluetooth Photo
Print Adapter and digital
cameras that have USB
DIRECT-PRINT functionality.
DC inlet
Photo cartridge lever
Cartridge compartment cover
USB port for computer: Used
to connect the computer and
printer together using the
USB cable.
Photo cartridge
Battery cover: Remove the cover
to insert an optional battery.

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Contents
Safety Instructions
Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Energy Star®Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Warnings, Cautions, and Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Welcome!
A Quick Introduction to the Digital Photography
Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Supported Photo Formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Where to Find Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Panel Setting Menu List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Preparing to Print
Loading Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Paper Handling Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Choosing a Photo Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Inserting a Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Inserting a CD into the CD Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Basic Photo Printing
Changing the View of Photos on the LCD Screen . . . . 27
Printing All Photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Printing Selected Photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Printing a Range of Photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Printing Photos Searching By Date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Printing an Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Printing Camera-Selected DPOF Photos . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Printing Options
Making Paper and Print Layout Settings . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Touching Up Your Photos (Manual/Auto). . . . . . . . . . . 33
Adding the Date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Decorating Your Photo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Cropping and Sizing Your Photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Removing Red-eye. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Rotating a Photo on the LCD Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Printing with P.I.F. Frame. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

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Printing From an External Device
Printing From an External Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Printing From a PictBridge-Enabled Camera . . . . . . . . 43
Printing From a Bluetooth Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Setting PictureMate Preferences
Set Operation Sound On or Off. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Setting the After Printing Confirmation . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Setting the Language on the LCD Screen . . . . . . . . . . 51
Changing the Default Print Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Resetting All Print Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Saving Your Photos (Backup)
Saving Photos to the External Device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Saving Photos to the CD (PictureMate PM 280 Only) . 55
Replacing the PicturePack
Checking the PicturePack Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Replacing the PicturePack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Transporting Your PictureMate
Maintaining PictureMate
Cleaning and Checking the Print Head Nozzles . . . . . 65
Aligning the Print Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Cleaning PictureMate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Troubleshooting
Error/Warning Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Printer Power Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Print and Noise Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Photo Quality Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Problems With Paper Feeding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Miscellaneous Printout Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Contacting Customer Support
Regional Customer Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Ink, Paper, and Options
Ink and Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Using the Optional Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Printer Specifications
Index

6PictureMate PM 240 / PM 280
Photo Printer
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PictureMate PM 240 / PM 280 Safety Instructions 7
Safety Instructions
Important Safety Instructions
Read all of the instructions in this section before using
your printer. Also, be sure to follow all warnings and
instructions marked on the printer.
When choosing a place for the printer
Observe the following when choosing a place for the
printer:
❏Place the printer on a flat, stable surface that
extends beyond the base of the printer in all
directions. If you place the printer by the wall,
leave more than 10 cm between the back of the
printer and the wall. The printer will not operate
properly if it is tilted at an angle.
❏When storing or transporting the printer, do not tilt
it, stand it on its side, or turn it upside down.
Otherwise, ink may leak from the cartridge.
❏Leave enough space in front of the printer for the
paper to be fully ejected.
❏Avoid places subject to rapid changes in
temperature and humidity. Also, keep the printer
and the AC adapter away from direct sunlight,
strong light, water, or heat sources.
❏Do not leave the printer in a place subject to high
temperature, such as in a car. Also, keep the
printer away from direct sunlight, strong light, and
heat sources. Otherwise, the printer may be
damaged or ink may leak.
❏Avoid places subject to dust, shock, or vibration.
❏Leave enough room around the printer to allow for
sufficient ventilation.
❏Place the AC adapter near a wall outlet where the
plug can be easily unplugged.
❏Do not place or store the printer and the AC
adapter outdoors.

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When setting up your printer
Observe the following when setting up the printer:
❏Do not block or cover the vents and openings in
the printer.
❏Power supply cords should be placed to avoid
abrasions, cuts, fraying, crimping, and kinking. Do
not place objects on top of power-supply cords
and do not allow the AC adapter or power-supply
cords to be stepped on or run over. Be particularly
careful to keep all power-supply cords straight at
the ends and the points where they enter and
leave the AC adapter.
❏Use only the power-supply cords that comes with
this product. Use of another cord may result in fire
or electrical shock, or injury.
❏The AC adapter model A381H is designed for use
with the printer with which it was included. Do not
attempt to use it with other electronic devices
unless specified.
❏Use only the type of power source indicated on
the AC adapter's label, and always supply power
directly from a standard domestic electrical outlet
with the AC power cord that meets the relevant
local safety standards.
❏Avoid using outlets on the same circuit as
photocopiers or air control systems that regularly
switch on and off.
❏Avoid using electrical outlets controlled by wall
switches or automatic timers.
❏Keep the entire computer system away from
potential sources of electromagnetic interference,
such as loudspeakers or the base units of cordless
telephones.
❏Do not use a damaged or frayed power cord and
the AC adapter.
❏If you use an extension cord with the printer, make
sure that the total ampere rating of the devices
plugged into the extension cord does not exceed
the cord’s ampere rating. Also, make sure that the
total ampere rating of all devices plugged into the
wall outlet does not exceed the wall outlet’s
ampere rating.

PictureMate PM 240 / PM 280 Safety Instructions 9
❏Never disassemble, modify, or attempt to repair
the AC adapter, power cord, printer, and options
by yourself except as specifically explained in the
printer's guides.
❏Unplug the printer, and refer servicing to qualified
service personnel under the following conditions:
The power cord or plug is damaged; liquid has
entered the printer or the AC adapter; the printer
or the AC adapter has been dropped or the casing
damaged; the printer or the AC adapter does not
operate normally or exhibits a distinct change in
performance. (Do not adjust controls that are not
covered by the operating instructions.)
❏Do not use with wet hands.
❏If you plan to use the AC adapter in Germany, the
building installation must be protected by a 10 or
16 amp circuit breaker to provide adequate
short-circuit protection and over-current
protection for this printer.
For United Kingdom, Singapore, and Hong Kong
users
❏Replace fuses only with fuses of the correct size
and rating.
Safety requirements
Mains plug:
Use a 3-pin mains plug that is registered with the
Safety Authority.
Flexible cord:
Use a double insulated flexible cord that is certified* to
the relevant IEC or BS standards.
Appliance connector:
Use an appliance connector certified* to the relevant
IEC320.
* certified by member of IECEE CB Scheme.
For United Kingdom users
The following safety information applies to the AC
adapter.
❏Warning: Refer to the rating plate for the voltage
and check that the appliance voltage corresponds
to the supply voltage.

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❏Important: The wires in the mains lead fitted to
this appliance are coloured in accordance with
following code: Blue - Neutral, Brown - Live
If you have to fit a plug:
❏As the colours of the mains lead of the appliance
may not match the coloured markings used to
identify the terminals in a plug, please observe the
following:
The blue wire must be connected to the terminal
in the plug marked with the letter N.
The brown wire must be connected to the terminal
in the plug marked with the letter L.
❏If damage occurs to the plug, replace the cord set
or consult a qualified electrician.
When using the printer
Observe the following when using the printer:
❏If you use the printer in places where the use of
electronic devices is limited, such as in airplanes
or hospitals, follow all instructions in those places.
❏Do not insert objects through the slots in the
printer.
❏Take care not to spill liquid on the printer and the
AC adapter.
❏Do not put your hand inside the printer or touch
the photo cartridge during printing.
❏Do not use aerosol products that contain
flammable gases inside or around this product.
Doing so may cause fire.
❏Always turn the printer off using the dOn button.
Do not unplug the printer or turn off the power to
the outlet until the power light goes out.
❏Before transporting the printer, make sure that the
photo cartridge is in place.
❏Leave the photo cartridge installed. Removing the
cartridge can dehydrate the print head and may
prevent the printer from printing.
When using a memory card
❏Use only memory cards compatible with the
printer. See “Inserting a Memory Card” on page 23

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When using LCD screen
❏The LCD screen contains a few small bright or
dark spots. These are normal and do not mean
that the LCD screen is damaged in any way.
❏Only use a dry, soft cloth to clean the LCD screen.
Do not use liquid or chemical cleansers.
❏If the LCD screen on your printer's control panel
is damaged, contact your dealer. If the liquid
crystal solution gets on your skin, wash them
thoroughly with soap and water. If the liquid crystal
solution gets into your eyes, flush them
immediately with water. If discomfort or vision
problems remain after a thorough flushing, see a
doctor immediately.
When using the optional Bluetooth Photo
Print Adapter
Refer to the Bluetooth Photo Print Adapter's
documentation for the safety instructions.
When using the optional battery
❏If battery acid gets into your eyes or on your skin,
immediately rinse the affected area thoroughly
with water and seek medical treatment. If a battery
is swallowed, seek medical treatment
immediately.
❏Use only an Epson Li-ion battery model D121A for
this printer according to the directions in the user
documentation. Replacing the battery with an
incorrect model may cause an explosion.
❏Use only AC adapter model A381H to charge the
battery and operate the printer.
❏Do not charge or use the battery with devices
other than the specified product. Using the battery
with other devices may damage the battery or
other devices, or may cause an explosion.
❏To protect against short circuits, do not remove
the outside case of the battery.
❏Do not handle the battery with wet hands or use
them near water.
❏Do not expose the battery to water or high
humidity.

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❏Do not drop, puncture, disassemble, mutilate, or
short-circuit the battery.
❏Do not place the battery near or into fire or water.
❏Do not use the battery that is leaking or damaged
in any way.
❏Do not charge the battery on devices except this
printer.
❏Do not charge the battery near open flame or in
very hot locations.
❏Keep the battery away from heat sources.
❏Do not leave the battery in a vehicle to prevent the
battery from overheating.
❏Do not insert objects into any openings as they
may touch dangerous voltage points or
short-circuit components.
❏Prevent the battery from coming into contact with
metal objects that could short-circuit it, such as
coins or keys.
❏Do not solder wires or terminals directly to the
battery.
❏Do not touch battery terminals.
❏Keep the battery away from open flame if they leak
or smell strange.
❏If overheating, discoloration, or deformation
occur, remove the battery from the printer and do
not use it.
❏Charge the battery before using it if it has not been
used for a long period.
When storing the optional battery
❏When not using the printer for a long period of
time, remove the battery from the printer and store
them separately to avoid over-discharging the
battery.
❏Do not store the battery where the temperature or
humidity is very high.
❏Store the battery out of children’s reach.

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When disposing of the optional battery
Before disposing of the battery, make sure you
discharge them completely.
wWarning:
❏Do not dispose of batteries as ordinary
refuse. Instead, dispose of them in a
collection or recycle box in accordance with
local laws.
❏Do not incinerate or dispose of the battery
in fire.
For European users:
Do not dispose of batteries as ordinary refuse. Instead,
dispose of them in a recycle box in accordance with
local laws.
For users in the United States and Canada:
This mark indicates that the battery
will be recycled by RBRC. When
you dispose of the battery, contact
RBRC.
When handling photo cartridges
Observe the following when handling photo cartridges:
❏Do not shake photo cartridge after removing it
from the bag; this can cause leakage.
❏Do not remove or tear the label on the cartridge;
this can cause leakage.
❏Do not use a photo cartridge beyond the date
printed on the cartridge carton: otherwise, it may
result in reduced print quality. For best results, use
up the photo cartridge within six months of
installing it.
❏Do not dismantle photo cartridges or try to refill
them. This could damage the print head.

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❏After bringing a photo cartridge inside from a cold
storage site, allow it to warm up at room
temperature for at least three hours before using
it.
❏Store photo cartridges in a cool, dark place.
❏The IC chip on the photo cartridge retains a variety
of cartridge-related information, such as the photo
cartridge status so that the cartridge may be
removed and reinstalled freely. However, each
time the cartridge is inserted, some ink is
consumed because the printer automatically
performs a reliability check.
❏Store each photo cartridge so that the bottom of
its packaging faces down.
Energy Star®Compliance
Warnings, Cautions, and Notes
wWarnings
must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury.
cCautions
must be observed to avoid damage to your
equipment.
Notes
contain important information and useful tips on the
operation of your printer.

PictureMate PM 240 / PM 280 Welcome! 15
Welcome!
PictureMate™ is your easy-to-use, personal photo lab.
Just insert a digital camera memory card and you are
ready to print brilliant photos. If you are using
PictureMate PM 280, you can also print from the CD
in the internal CD drive. Because PictureMate is light
and portable, you can print whenever and wherever
you take photos.
Some functions are for PictureMate PM 280 only. So
be sure to check which printer model you are using
(PM 240 or PM 280).
A Quick Introduction to the Digital
Photography Process
1. Take Photos
Take photos with your digital
camera.
2. Print
Insert your camera’s memory
card in PictureMate or connect
via PictBridge, choose your
photos, and print.
3. Save
To preserve your digital photo
files, save them to a CD, flash
drive, or to your computer. Then
you can reprint them any time.
If you are using PictureMate PM
280, you can also save data on
a memory card to the CD in
PictureMate's CD drive.
4. Clear the Memory Card
After you save your photo files, delete them from your
memory card so you have room for more photos.

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Special features
Printing with your PictureMate becomes even easier
with these special features:
From the PictureMate LCD screen,
you can print all your photos or you
can select just the ones you want.
See “Basic Photo Printing” on page
27.
If your camera supports DPOF
(Digital Print Order Format), you
can preselect 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. See
“Printing Camera-Selected DPOF
Photos” on page 31.
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 “Printing From a
PictBridge-Enabled Camera” on
page 43.
If you have a Bluetooth®-enabled
PDA, mobile phone, or computer,
you can send photos wirelessly to
PictureMate for printing. You just
need the optional EPSON®
Bluetooth Photo Print Adapter. See
“Printing From a Bluetooth Device”
on page 45.
If you want to print in other places
without convenient electrical
outlets, you can buy the optional
PictureMate battery. See “Lithium
Ion Battery” on page 77.
Note:
❏PictureMate supports P.I.M. (PRINT Image
Matching™) image enhancement standard that is
built into many cameras. To see if your camera is
P.I.M.-enabled, see your camera's
documentation.
LCD screen
DPOF

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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 80 ×80 to 9200 ×9200
pixels
PictureMate recognizes and prints the first 999 photos
on your memory card.
Where to Find Information
All manuals are common to the PictureMate PM 240
and PM 280.
Unpacking and setting up
See the Start Here to set up your
PictureMate and install the
software.
Using PictureMate away from home
When taking your PictureMate out
with you, bring along the Portable
Quick Guide for simple instructions
on printing and problem solving.
Printing and changing settings
User's Guide - for use 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
PicturePack, take care of
PictureMate, and troubleshoot
problems.
JPEG TIFF

18 Welcome! PictureMate PM 240 / PM 280
Using your PictureMate with a computer
The on-screen User's Guide on the
CD provides comprehensive
information and instructions for
using PictureMate with a computer.
Panel Setting Menu List
Select menu
For details, see “Basic Photo Printing” on page 27.
Paper/Layout menu
For details, see “Making Paper and Print Layout
Settings” on page 32.
Edit menu
Select All Select all of the photos on your card.
Select By Date Select photos by the date they were taken.
Select Range Select a sequence of photos, for example 3
through 8.
Slideshow View all photos in sequence like a slide
show.
Select Source Select the source of the photos when two
or more sources are available.
10 ×15 cm (4 ×6 in) Borderless, Border, 2 Per Print, 4 Per Print,
ID, Half Page, Index (20-up), CD Index,
Digital Size
16:9 wide size Borderless, Border, Greeting Card
Crop Photo Crop a part of your photo. (&page 36)
Color Effect Select Black & White to print your photo in
black and white. Select Sepia to print your
photo in sepia. Select None for no effect.
Fix Photos Select Auto Correction and choose a
more detailed enhancement option, or
change the Brightness, Saturation, and
Sharpness levels manually. (&page 33)
Red-Eye Reduction Select On to correct red-eyes in your photo.
(&page 36)
Decorate Photo You can add, edit, or remove decorations
such as pop-up on/from your photos .
(&page 35)
Rotate Rotate your photos by 90 degrees.
(&page 37)

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Frame menu
Save Photo(s) menu
Maintenance menu
Setup menu
Add or delete P.I.F. Frames to or from your photo. You can also update
the P.I.F. Frames in PictureMate's internal memory (&page 37)
Save all or some of the photos on a memory card to an external device
or to the CD in the CD drive (PictureMate PM 280 only).
Nozzle Check
Auto Cleaning
Head Alignment
Check PicturePack Status
Cleaning Sheet
Date stamp Print the date your photo was taken.
Borderless
Expansion
Adjust the margins that are trimmed when you
select Borderless.
MAX: No margins are printed.
MID: The expansion rate is low. (The margins
might be printed.)
MIN: The expansion rate is lower than MID. (The
margins might be printed.)
Bluetooth Make the Bluetooth settings. (&page 47)
Direct Print
Settings
If you print from a PictBridge- or USB DP-enabled
digital camera, make the basic settings with this
function before printing. (&page 43)
After Printing Decide whether to keep the print settings you
selected or return the settings to the default you
selected. (&page 50)
Language Select the language to display.
Personal
Settings
Change PictureMate’s default settings to your own
personal preferences. (&page 51)
Photo View
Mode
Select the default number to display from: 15
photos, 6 photos, 1 photo (with guide), 1 photo (no
guide). (&page 27)
Restore default
settings?
Reset to the default settings. (&page 52)
Operation
Sound
Set PictureMate to sound a tone. (&page 50)
CD Backup
Speed
Select the speed to use when saving to the internal
CD drive. You can select from High Speed or
Normal. When High Speed is selected, the
printer does not perform a verification check.
Help Display guidance for each setting.

20 Preparing to Print PictureMate PM 240 / PM 280
Preparing to Print
Before you can print, you need to load paper and insert
your memory card in PictureMate.
Note:
The illustrations in this section show the PictureMate
PM 240. The instructions for the PM 280 are the same.
Loading Paper
When loading special paper distributed by Epson, read
the instruction sheets packed with the paper first.
Follow these steps to load PictureMate Photo Paper:
cCaution:
Do not load plain paper; this may damage
PictureMate.
1. Move the handle to the back. Then open the top
cover.
Handle
Top cover