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Get to Know Your PictureMate Need a new photo cartridge and paper? LCD menu screen You can get the PictureMate Print Pack (part# T5570) with everything you need to print in one box: 100 sheets of PictureMate Photo Paper and a PictureMate Photo Cartridge.
PictureMate.book Page 1 Wednesday, August 18, 2004 2:48 PM Contents Welcome! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Prepare to Print and Use the Wizard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Choose Photos and Page Layouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PictureMate.book Page 2 Wednesday, August 18, 2004 2:48 PM Welcome! PictureMateTM 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.
PictureMate.book Page 3 Wednesday, August 18, 2004 2:48 PM Special Features Printing with your PictureMate becomes even easier with these special features: Main Menu Crop DPOF 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.) 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.
PictureMate.book Page 4 Wednesday, August 18, 2004 2:48 PM 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.
PictureMate.book Page 5 Wednesday, August 18, 2004 2:48 PM Prepare to Print and Use the Wizard Before you can print, you need to load paper and insert your memory card in PictureMate. 2 Slide the top part of the paper support up gently until it clicks into place. 3 Place your paper against the right edge, with the glossy side up. Load Paper Follow these steps to load PictureMate Photo Paper: Caution: Don’t load plain paper; this may damage PictureMate. 1 Move the handle to the back and down.
PictureMate.book Page 6 Wednesday, August 18, 2004 2:48 PM Insert Your Memory Card 1 Press 2 Open the memory card door. 3 Insert the memory card into the correct slot, as shown on the right side of this page. On to turn on PictureMate. Top: SmartMediaTM Push the card in carefully until it stops (it won’t go in all the way). xD Picture CardTM Middle: Insert just one card at a time. When it is in, the card light comes on. 4 Close the memory card door.
PictureMate.book Page 7 Wednesday, August 18, 2004 2:48 PM Now you can do one of the following: ● Print a proof sheet of all the photos on your card using the PictureMate Print Wizard (see below). ● 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.
PictureMate.book Page 8 Wednesday, August 18, 2004 2:48 PM Press Print to print your proof sheet. 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.
PictureMate.book Page 9 Wednesday, August 18, 2004 2:48 PM All Photos Press Print to start printing all your photos as borderless, 4 × 6-inch prints. Some Photos 1 Press OK. 2 Press or to highlight the number of the photo you want to print (from the proof sheet), then press OK to choose it. 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.
PictureMate.book Page 10 Wednesday, August 18, 2004 2:48 PM 4 Repeat 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 the Print Confirmation is off, you will not see the screen Print once to start printing. above and only need to press If you print more than 20 photos, you’ll need to load more paper when you see the message “Try loading paper again.
PictureMate.book Page 11 Wednesday, August 18, 2004 2:48 PM Choose Photos and Page Layouts 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. 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.
PictureMate.book Page 12 Wednesday, August 18, 2004 2:48 PM Select the Photos You Want to Print The Select Photo option lets you choose which photos to print. 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 prints of all the photos on your card. 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 1 Press or press OK.
PictureMate.book Page 13 Wednesday, August 18, 2004 2:48 PM One Photo Several Photos 1 Press or press OK. to highlight Select Photo, then 1 Press or press OK. to choose Select Photo, then 2 Press or press OK. to highlight One Photo, then 2 Press or press OK. to highlight Several, then 3 Press or to highlight the photo you want to print, then press OK. 3 Press or to highlight the photo number, then press OK to choose it. 4 Go to page 16 to select the number of copies.
PictureMate.book Page 14 Wednesday, August 18, 2004 2:48 PM Range of Photos Note: If you press OK too many times, you will deselect the photo. 4 5 Press or to choose the number of copies to print for that photo (up to 10), then press OK. Repeat 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.
PictureMate.book Page 15 Wednesday, August 18, 2004 2:48 PM 3 Tip: Hold down 4 Camera-Selected DPOF Photos Press or to choose the first photo under From. (Make sure you choose the smaller number in your range first.) Then press OK. or to scroll quickly. Press or to choose the last photo under To. Then press OK. 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.
PictureMate.book Page 16 Wednesday, August 18, 2004 2:48 PM 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 screen, turn off DPOF in your camera.
PictureMate.book Page 17 Wednesday, August 18, 2004 2:48 PM 2 Press or to highlight the number of copies you want to print for each photo (1 to 100), then press OK. 2 Press or to highlight the layout setting you want for your photo(s), then press OK. You have four choices: Borderless To change the layout for your photo(s), see the next section. Otherwise, go to page 18 to confirm your selections and print. 3 Choose a Layout 1 On the Main Menu, press Layout, then press OK.
PictureMate.book Page 18 Wednesday, August 18, 2004 2:48 PM Confirm and Print Once you have made 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. 1 Press 2 Check the selected photos, number of copies, and layout setting on the Print Confirmation screen. (Press or to check more photos.) Print.
PictureMate.book Page 19 Wednesday, August 18, 2004 2:48 PM Do More With Your Photos Print Photos in Black and White or Sepia The More Options menu on PictureMate lets you modify your prints, as follows: Print photos in black and white or a sepia tone 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. Crop and print only part of a photo 1 Select the photo(s). (See page 12.
PictureMate.book Page 20 Wednesday, August 18, 2004 2:48 PM 4 Press or to choose Black and White or Sepia, then press OK. The Print Confirmation screen does not show the Color Effects setting. Crop Your Photo Note: This setting remains in effect until you print or press Cancel. 5 If you don’t need to change any other settings, press Print. You see the Print Confirmation screen. Note: If Print Confirmation is turned off, you won’t see this screen.
PictureMate.book Page 21 Wednesday, August 18, 2004 2:48 PM 3 4 Press or to highlight Print Crop Template, then press OK. Press Print to print the template. Your photo prints with a preview of the cropping options. Crop number Tip: The cropping areas are the same for each portrait- or landscape-oriented photo. You can print one template for each photo orientation to use as a reference for all your photos. 5 Choose the number for the area you want to print.
PictureMate.book Page 22 Wednesday, August 18, 2004 2:48 PM 9 If you don’t need to change any other settings, press Print. Check your selections on the Print Confirmation screen and press Print again. 4 Press or to choose one of the options. Note: See page 24 for more information about the Print Confirmation screen. Automatically Fix Photos ● Enhance - PictureMate chooses this setting automatically if it detects P.I.M. or Exif Print information that your camera saved in your digital files.
PictureMate.book Page 23 Wednesday, August 18, 2004 2:48 PM 4 Add the Date or Time Press or to choose a setting: You can add the date and/or time your photo was originally taken to the bottom right corner of your print. 1 Select the photo(s). (See page 12.) 2 On the Main Menu, press or More Options, then press OK. 3 To print the date, press Stamp, then press OK. or to highlight ● None (default, turns off the date stamp) ● yyyy.mm.dd (2004.09.01) ● mmm.dd.yyyy (Sep.01.2004) ● dd.mmm.
PictureMate.book Page 24 Wednesday, August 18, 2004 2:48 PM 7 Press or to choose a setting: Confirm and Print After selecting your print settings, you’re ready to print. 8 ● None (default, turns off the time stamp) ● 12-hour (03:00 for 3 pm) ● 24-hour (15:00 for 3 pm) 1 Press 2 Check the selected photos, number of copies, and layout setting on the Print Confirmation screen. (Press or to see more selected photos.) Print. Press OK.
PictureMate.book Page 25 Wednesday, August 18, 2004 2:48 PM Save Your Photos to a Computer or an External Device You can save photo files on your memory card to a computer when you connect it to PictureMate with a USB cable. You can also save photos to an external device that you connect directly to PictureMate. Save Photos to a Computer You can connect PictureMate to your computer and view, copy, or print files on the memory card as if it were a drive on your computer.
PictureMate.book Page 26 Wednesday, August 18, 2004 2:48 PM 4 Connect the drive to PictureMate: ● Note: If you see the message “Not enough memory on backup media,” press Cancel and insert a new CD-R or Zip disk, or connect a flash memory drive with more free space. For a CD-R/RW or Zip drive, connect its USB cable to the EXT/IF port on the back of PictureMate. Then insert a CD-R or Zip disk in the drive.
PictureMate.book Page 27 Wednesday, August 18, 2004 2:48 PM 7 When you see this Beginning backup confirmation, press OK. 8 When your photos are saved, you see this screen. Press OK. You can save photos multiple times to the same disk or drive until it is full. Each time you save photos on the same disk or drive, they are saved in a new folder. The first folder is named 001, the second folder is named 002, etc. If you save on a CD-R, PictureMate names the CD-R Photo.
PictureMate.book Page 28 Wednesday, August 18, 2004 2:48 PM Print From a Computer or an External Device PictureMate can print stored photos on a computer or on another device such as an external hard drive, a Bluetooth-enabled device, or a digital camera. Printing From a Computer You can connect PictureMate directly to your computer with a USB cable, then print photos that are stored on your computer. See Using PictureMate With a Computer and the on-screen User’s Guide for details.
PictureMate.book Page 29 Wednesday, August 18, 2004 2:48 PM 1 Make sure PictureMate is on. 2 Make sure there are no memory cards in PictureMate’s memory card slots. The card light should be off. Note: If a memory card is inserted, the printer will read photos from the card, not from an external drive. 3 If PictureMate is connected to a computer, disconnect it or turn off the computer.
PictureMate.book Page 30 Wednesday, August 18, 2004 2:48 PM 6 PictureMate counts the photos on your drive, then shows one of the following screens: ● ● 30 If you see this message, print your photos from the PictureMate Print Wizard (see page 5). If you see this screen, print your photos from the Main Menu (see page 11). Print From a PictBridge-Enabled Camera You can connect your PictBridge- or USB DP-enabled digital camera to the back of PictureMate and use the camera to control printing.
PictureMate.book Page 31 Wednesday, August 18, 2004 2:48 PM Print From a Bluetooth Device You can print photos wirelessly from your Bluetoothenabled PDA, cell phone, or computer when you use the optional Epson Bluetooth Photo Print Adapter. The Adapter (part# C12C824142) is available from the Epson StoreSM (see the inside back cover for details). Note: While PictureMate complies with the Bluetooth specification, it is not guaranteed to work with all devices enabled with Bluetooth wireless technology.
PictureMate.book Page 32 Wednesday, August 18, 2004 2:48 PM Disconnecting the Adapter Make sure PictureMate isn’t printing, then pull the adapter out of the EXT/IF port. Caution: Do not remove the adapter when its blue light is flashing; this may cause PictureMate to malfunction.
PictureMate.book Page 33 Wednesday, August 18, 2004 2:48 PM Replace Ink and Paper When PictureMate is low on ink or you are out of paper, it’s time to buy a PictureMate Print Pack, which contains a new photo cartridge and 100 sheets of photo paper. This section tells where to buy one and how to replace the used photo cartridge.
PictureMate.book Page 34 Wednesday, August 18, 2004 2:48 PM Remove the Used Photo Cartridge 3 Flip the handle over to the front. 4 Open the cartridge door on the back of PictureMate. 5 Move the lever to the Release position by sliding it in the direction shown. This releases the cartridge. Make sure you have a new PictureMate photo cartridge before you begin. Once you start replacing a cartridge, you must complete all the steps in one session.
PictureMate.book Page 35 Wednesday, August 18, 2004 2:48 PM 6 Carefully pull out the cartridge and dispose of it properly. (For appropriate disposal, check local resources for recycling guidelines.) Insert the New Photo Cartridge 1 Caution: Don’t touch the green circuit board. Install the photo cartridge immediately after you remove it from its package. If you leave a cartridge unpacked for a long time before using it, normal printing may not be possible.
PictureMate.book Page 36 Wednesday, August 18, 2004 2:48 PM If either side is sticking out, remove the cartridge and reinsert it so it is straight. Wrong 4 5 Close the cartridge door. Make sure it is completely closed. Correct Move the lever right to the Lock position. If it does not lock in place, the cartridge is crooked; remove it and try again. (See step 3.) If the door does not close completely, the cartridge is not installed correctly. Remove it and try again.
PictureMate.book Page 37 Wednesday, August 18, 2004 2:48 PM When PictureMate recognizes the new photo cartridge, it starts charging the ink and you see an ink charging message. When charging is complete, you can begin printing again. Check the Photo Cartridge Status (Ink Level) You can check the approximate ink level in your photo cartridge at any time. 1 2 On the Main Menu, press or More Options, then press OK. Press or press OK. 3 Press or press OK.
PictureMate.book Page 38 Wednesday, August 18, 2004 2:48 PM Store and Display Your PictureMate Prints Photos printed on PictureMate Photo Paper are beautiful, long-lasting images. Follow these guidelines to make sure they will look great for generations. Store Your Prints ● To avoid scratches or smudging, do not rub the printed side of the photo. ● If you stack photos, do not stack them with the printed sides touching. Display Your Prints ● Let prints sit for 24 hours before framing.
PictureMate.book Page 39 Wednesday, August 18, 2004 2:48 PM Take Your PictureMate With You PictureMate’s handle makes it easy to carry short distances. If your PictureMate is going to travel a longer distance, you should pack it carefully to protect it from getting damaged. 5 Disconnect the power cord and any connected USB cable from the back of PictureMate. 6 Pack PictureMate along with its power cable and adapter in the box that PictureMate came in, or in the optional Carrying Case.
PictureMate.book Page 40 Wednesday, August 18, 2004 2:48 PM Set PictureMate Preferences You can change these settings (preferences) on PictureMate: ● Turn Print Confirmation Off or On (below) ● Turn the PictureMate Print Wizard Off or On (page 41) ● Adjust the LCD Screen Contrast (page 42) When Print Confirmation is Off, PictureMate does not display this screen before printing. You need to press Print just once to start printing. 1 On the Main Menu, press or More Options, then press OK.
PictureMate.book Page 41 Wednesday, August 18, 2004 2:48 PM The Print Confirmation setting remains in effect until you change it again or reset the default preferences (see page 43). 1 On the Main Menu, press or More Options, then press OK. 2 Press or press OK. to highlight Print Wizard, then 3 Press or press OK.
PictureMate.book Page 42 Wednesday, August 18, 2004 2:48 PM Adjust the LCD Screen Contrast 3 Press or press OK. 4 When you see this message, press OK to continue. 5 Press OK. If the LCD screen is difficult to read, you can adjust the contrast. 1 2 42 On the Main Menu, press or More Options, then press OK. Press or press OK.
PictureMate.book Page 43 Wednesday, August 18, 2004 2:48 PM Reset the Default Preferences You can reset the PictureMate preferences (Print Wizard, Print Confirmation and LCD settings) to the original, default settings. Press and hold Cancel for 3 seconds. You see this screen: Press OK to reset all the print settings. Note: This will also reset the defaults for other print settings you have changed (such as the date or time stamp or crop settings).
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PictureMate.book Page 45 Wednesday, August 18, 2004 2:48 PM 4 When you see this message, press OK to begin cleaning the print head. 7 If there are gaps, press OK to clean the print head again. If there are no gaps, press Cancel to go back to the Main Menu. Align the Print Head Cleaning takes several seconds, during which the message Cleaning print head. Please wait. appears on the screen. 5 When cleaning is complete, you see a message asking if you want to print a nozzle check pattern.
PictureMate.book Page 46 Wednesday, August 18, 2004 2:48 PM 4 Press or press OK. 5 Press 6 Look at the printed pattern to see which line pattern is the straightest. (You may need to use a magnifying glass.) to highlight Align Print Head, then Print when you see the next message. Example of straightest line pattern 46 7 Press or to highlight the number for the best pattern (1 to 15) in set #1, then press OK.
PictureMate.book Page 47 Wednesday, August 18, 2004 2:48 PM PictureMate Error Messages If your PictureMate has any problems, you can check the screen for a message. If you see one of these messages, here’s what to do: Message Message What to Do Reinstall a genuine PictureMate Photo Cartridge from the PictureMate Print Pack. See page 33. What to Do Purchase a PictureMate Print Pack and replace the photo cartridge with a new one. See page 33.
PictureMate.book Page 48 Wednesday, August 18, 2004 2:48 PM Printing and Noise Problems PictureMate makes an unexpected noise after you install a photo cartridge. The first time you install the photo cartridge, PictureMate will charge its print head for about three minutes. Wait until charging finishes before you turn it off, or it may charge improperly and use more ink the next time you turn it on. Your PictureMate makes an unexpected noise when you turn it on or after it has been sitting for awhile.
PictureMate.book Page 49 Wednesday, August 18, 2004 2:48 PM Your printout is blurry or smeared. ● Use the PictureMate Photo Paper to ensure proper saturation, absorption of ink, and quality. ● Make sure you load paper with the glossy side face up. ● Make sure your paper isn’t damp or curled, or loaded face down (the glossy side should be face up). If it’s damp or curled, load a new stack of paper. ● The print head may need aligning; see page 45. Your printout is faint or has gaps in the image.
PictureMate.book Page 50 Wednesday, August 18, 2004 2:48 PM ● If paper jams, remove the paper, then press OK to clear the jam. ● Make sure the Crop setting is set to None. See page 20. ● Load paper glossy side up. Load up to a maximum of 20 sheets. Place the paper against the right edge and slide the edge guide against it, but not so tight that paper can’t move. ● ● Don’t load plain paper; this may damage PictureMate.
PictureMate.book Page 51 Wednesday, August 18, 2004 2:48 PM Where to Get Help To speak to a technical support representative, dial: Epson provides technical assistance 24 hours a day through the electronic support services and automated telephone services listed below. ● U.S.: (562) 276-7282, 6 AM to 8 PM, Pacific Time, Monday through Friday and 7 AM to 4 PM, Saturday. ● Canada: (905) 709-2567, 6 AM to 6 PM, Pacific Time, Monday through Friday.
PictureMate.book Page 52 Wednesday, August 18, 2004 2:48 PM Notices Important Safety Instructions ● Place the printer on a flat, stable surface that extends beyond the base of the printer in all directions. The printer will not operate properly if it is tilted at an angle. If you place the printer by the wall, leave more than 4 inches (10 cm) between the back of the printer and the wall. ● When storing or transporting the printer, do not tilt it, stand it on its side, or turn it upside down.
PictureMate.book Page 53 Wednesday, August 18, 2004 2:48 PM Photo Cartridge Safety Instructions ● Keep photo cartridges out of the reach of children and do not drink the ink. ● Do not shake the photo cartridge after removing it from the bag; this can cause leakage. ● Be careful when you handle used photo cartridges, as there may be some ink remaining around the ink supply ports. If ink gets onto your skin, wash the area thoroughly with soap and water.
PictureMate.book Page 54 Wednesday, August 18, 2004 2:48 PM Epson America, Inc. Limited Warranty What Is Covered: Epson America, Inc. (“Epson”) warrants to the original retail purchaser that the Epson printer covered by this limited warranty statement, if purchased and operated only in the United States or Canada, conforms to the manufacturer’s specifications and will be free from defects in workmanship and materials for a period of one (1) year from the date of original purchase.
PictureMate.book Page 55 Wednesday, August 18, 2004 2:48 PM Authorized Servicer. If a claimed defect cannot be identified or reproduced, you will be held responsible for the costs incurred. THE WARRANTY AND REMEDY PROVIDED ABOVE ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, NONINFRINGEMENT OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. SOME LAWS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES.
PictureMate.book Page 56 Wednesday, August 18, 2004 2:48 PM PictureMate Print Pack Satisfaction Guarantee: FCC Compliance Statement If you are dissatisfied because you receive less than 100 prints per PictureMate Print Pack, you can return the remaining sheets of PictureMate Photo Paper with the dated sales receipt and UPC code from the PictureMate Print Pack packaging within one year of purchase and Epson will refund a maximum of 29 cents per sheet returned, plus a maximum $1.10 for postage.
PictureMate.book Page 57 Wednesday, August 18, 2004 2:48 PM not leave cables connected to unused interfaces. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. For Canadian Users Trade Name: This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
PictureMate.book Page 58 Wednesday, August 18, 2004 2:48 PM Copyright Notice All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Seiko Epson Corporation. The information contained herein is designed only for use with this Epson product.
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Get to Know Your PictureMate Need a new photo cartridge and paper? LCD menu screen You can get the PictureMate Print Pack (part# T5570) with everything you need to print in one box: 100 sheets of PictureMate Photo Paper and a PictureMate Photo Cartridge.
Snap. Print. Enjoy. Using PictureMate Without a Computer CPD-17732R2 Printed in XXXXXX XX.
