Epson C11CA54203 - Manuals

6 Supported Photo Formats Make sure your photos meet these requirements for viewing and printing with your PictureMate (without a computer): ● JPEG files only ● Resolutions ranging from 80 × 80 to 9200 × 9200 pixels PictureMate recognizes and prints up to 9,999 photos on your memory card. Where to F...

7 PictureMate Remote Control Buttons Start printing Change the number of photos displayed Set/increase number of copies Set PictureMate to standby mode or turn it on from standby mode View print settings or maintenance options Cancel current operation and go back Stop printing or cancel settings Ret...

8 Before you view and print with PictureMate, you need to: ● Insert your memory card (below) ● Load paper (see page 10) When you’re finished, you can remove your memory card (see page 10). Inserting Your Memory Card 1 Press the top of the screen to slide it up. 2 Press the P On button to turn on Pic...

10 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. Pull the card out of the slot. Loading Paper Caution: Don’t load pl...

12 After you insert your camera’s memory card, you can print your photos or view them in a variety of entertaining slide shows. Make sure you adjust the angle of the screen for comfortable viewing. You can view your photos and choose from the following options for printing them: ● Print individual p...

14 8 Press l or r to review your selected photos. 9 If you want to print with a white border or include the date, select Borderless/Date Stamp: Off and press OK . Then select the option you want and press OK again. Note: The date comes from your camera, not from the printer. If this information is i...

15 4 Select 1 Per Page or Proof Sheet (20 per page) and press OK . If you selected 1 Per Page, you can press l or r to review your photos. 5 If you selected 1 Per Page and you want to print with a white border or include the date, select Borderless/Date Stamp: Off and press OK . Then select the opti...

17 Storing and Displaying Your PictureMate Photos Photos printed on PictureMate photo paper are beautiful and long-lasting. Follow these guidelines to make sure they will look great for generations. Caring for Your Photos ● To avoid scratches or smudging, do not rub the printed side of the photo. ● ...

18 You can select a variety of layouts and crop your photos for printing individually or in multi-photo formats. You can also do the following: ● Remove red eyes from your photos (see page 21) ● Fix color and photo quality (see page 22) ● Print in black-and-white or sepia (see page 22) ● Adjust the ...

19 2 Select Crop and press OK . ● Press press to zoom in or to zoom out. You can zoom up to 500%. ● Press l , r , u , or d to move the view to a different part of your photo. ● Press Display to rotate your photo. 3 Press OK when you’re finished cropping. Note: Depending on the size of the image, the...

20 7 Press OK to preview your layout. Note the large number, which tells you how many sheets of paper are required. 8 If you want to adjust any settings, press Menu . See page 22 for more information. 9 Press OK or Print to start printing. Custom Sizing and Cropping You can set custom sizes and crop...

22 Adjusting Photo Settings PictureMate lets you adjust the color and improve the quality of your photos without using a computer. You can do the following: ● Enhance your photos based on the following types of scene detection: standard, people, landscape, or night scene ● Print at the highest resol...

23 ● None: Prints photos as is or bypasses P.I.M. or Exif Print data. Select this setting for the fastest printing. Scene Detection —If Fix Photo is selected as the Enhance setting, you can choose from the following: Standard , People , Landscape , Night Scene . If you are printing a variety of phot...

24 Selecting the Source for Photos When you have photos saved in print history, you can choose between those and the photos on your memory card. If you insert a thumb drive or other device, you can also select it as a source, and select from multiple folders. 1 Press the Menu button on the remote co...

25 Rotating You can rotate a photo on PictureMate’s screen. This does not affect how the photo prints, only how it displays. 1 Select the photo you want to rotate and press OK . 2 Select Rotate and press OK . 3 Select 90 degrees , 180 degrees , or 270 degrees (or select Do Not Rotate ). Your photo i...

26 PictureMate can print photos stored on a: ● PictBridge-enabled digital camera (this page) ● USB-connected external drive, such as a thumb drive (see page 28) ● Bluetooth-enabled device (requires an optional Bluetooth Photo Print adapter; see page 28) Tip: Once you’ve connected PictureMate to an e...

27 4 Connect your camera’s USB cable to your camera and the port on the side of PictureMate. 5 Use your camera’s controls to select and print photos on PictureMate. (See your camera manual for instructions.) Settings for Camera Printing When you print directly from your camera, you can’t select sett...

28 Printing From an External Drive If you have saved photos on a thumb drive, you can connect the drive to the side of PictureMate and print just like you do when you insert a memory card. You can also connect and print from an external CD drive or hard drive. Note: Epson cannot guarantee the compat...

29 1 Make sure PictureMate is on but not printing. Caution: Do not connect or remove the Bluetooth Photo Print Adapter while it is communicating with a device or while PictureMate is printing; this may cause PictureMate to malfunction. 2 Plug the adapter into the port on the side of PictureMate. 3 M...

30 Caution: Do not connect or disconnect the Bluetooth Photo Print Adapter while it is communicating with your device or while PictureMate is printing; this may cause PictureMate to malfunction. Choosing Bluetooth Settings If necessary, use the PictureMate remote control to choose settings for Bluet...

32 After you print, PictureMate asks if you want to save the photos on your camera’s memory card to the print history. If you select Yes , the photos are saved on PictureMate’s internal hard drive. If you want to change the way photos are saved, see page 61. Note: PictureMate saves only the photos p...

33 4 Press OK . 5 Select Save All Photos . 6 Press OK , then read the message and press OK again. 7 Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the backup. If you need to cancel the backup, press Stop/ Clear. Caution: Avoid handling the printer during backup. Also, do not remove the memory car...

35 To use PictureMate with your computer, you must first: ● Install the PictureMate software on your computer from the PictureMate CD as described here. ● Connect PictureMate to your computer with a USB cable. If you don’t have a USB cable, you can buy one from your local computer dealer or from Eps...

36 Installing Software for Windows Before you start, make sure PictureMate is NOT connected to your computer and does NOT have a memory card inserted in it. 1 Press the P On button to turn on PictureMate. Note: If you see a Found New Hardware screen, click Cancel and disconnect PictureMate from your...

37 After a moment, you see this screen: 5 Connect the USB cable to any open USB port on your computer. Then connect the other end to the USB port on the back of PictureMate. Your PictureMate software is installed. Note: If you see a screen like this one, remove your memory card and click the X in th...

38 8 Follow the on-screen instructions to register your PictureMate. 9 When you’re done, remove the CD. Now you can print photos from your computer on PictureMate (see page 40). Installing Software for Macintosh Before you start, make sure PictureMate is NOT connected to your Macintosh and does NOT ...

39 5 Read the license agreement and click Accept . 6 Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software. After a few minutes, you see this screen: 7 Connect the USB cable to any open USB port on your Macintosh. Then connect the other end to the USB port on the back of PictureMate. If you’re u...

40 8 When you see this screen, click Add Printer . 9 Follow the steps on the right side of the screen to add PictureMate. 10 Follow the on-screen instructions to install the rest of the software and register your PictureMate. 11 When you’re done, eject the CD. Now you can print photos from your Maci...

44 5 When you see this screen, select the photo(s) you want to print and click Next . 6 When you see this screen, select your EPSON PictureMate model and click Printing Preferences . Printing Preferences

46 Tip: For more information about printer settings, click Help . 8 Click OK . 9 At the Photo Printing Wizard screen, click Next . 10 When you see this screen, select Full page photo print and click Next . During printing, this window appears on your computer screen showing the progress of your prin...

47 Printing From a Macintosh See the section below for your Mac OS operating system. Mac OS X 10.5 and later Note: Screens may vary depending on your operating system. 1 Start your print program and open the photo you want to print. 2 Open the File menu and select Print . 3 Select EPSON PictureMate ...

50 ● Select 4 × 6 in (Borderless) to print without any borders. ● Select 4 × 6 in (Borders) to print with white borders all around. Note: iPhoto ® expands two sides of an image to the maximum print area, so you may see small borders in iPhoto prints. 5 Select the direction you want your photo to pri...

53 You can insert a memory card into PictureMate and copy the photos from the card to your computer. You can also copy photos from your computer to the memory card. Make sure your PictureMate software is installed and PictureMate is connected to your computer as described in “Installing Software and...

54 What happens when your computer detects your photos depends on the type of system you have. See below for Windows XP or later. For Windows 2000 and Macintosh, see page 55. Windows XP or later You may see a screen like this: Note: If you don’t see this screen, remove your memory card from PictureM...

55 Windows 2000 Access your card just as you would access a drive on your computer. To copy photos to and from your computer and card, drag and drop the photos to the card or folder. Make sure the photo files meet the requirements described in “Supported Photo Formats” on page 6. Note: To copy files...

56 When PictureMate needs a new Print Pack, you will see a message on the screen. The Print Pack contains a new photo cartridge and photo paper. When you need a new Print Pack, see these sections: ● Buy a PictureMate Print Pack (to the right) ● Replace the photo cartridge (see page 57) If you want t...

57 Replacing the Photo Cartridge Make sure you have a new PictureMate Print Pack before you remove the old photo cartridge. Once you remove the cartridge, you must install the new one right away. Caution: Before you replace the cartridge, read the “Photo Cartridge Safety Instructions” on page 89. 1 ...

58 4 Pull out the cartridge and dispose of it properly. (For appropriate disposal, check local resources for recycling guidelines.) Warning: Keep photo cartridges out of the reach of children and do not drink the ink. If ink gets on your hands, wash them thoroughly with soap and water. If ink gets i...

59 7 Slide the lever right, to the Lock position. Caution: If the cartridge is not inserted correctly, PictureMate will not be able to print. 8 Close the cartridge door all the way. Checking Photo Cartridge Status You can check the status of your photo cartridge at any time. 1 Press the Menu button ...

60 PictureMate’s handle makes it easy to carry short distances. Note: You can’t raise the handle all the way up; it’s designed to balance the printer’s weight. Packing Your PictureMate If PictureMate is going to travel a longer distance, pack it carefully to help protect it from getting damaged. Cau...

61 You can change the way PictureMate works by using the Setup menu. You can set the following preferences: ● Select the source for displaying and printing photos (see page 24) ● Change the Expansion setting for borderless printing (see page 22) ● Have text from your camera printed on your photos (s...

64 If you have problems or questions about how to use PictureMate, check the built-in help system: 1 Press the button on the remote control. 2 Select Troubleshooting or Contents , then press OK . 3 Press u or d to select from the following:. 4 Press OK to display a list of topics. 5 Select the topic...

65 Checking and Cleaning the Print Head If your print quality is not as good as it used to be—if photos are too light, are missing colors, or have lines running through them—PictureMate’s print head nozzles may need cleaning. You can check the nozzles and clean the print head if necessary. 1 Load pa...

67 Aligning the Print Head If you have moved PictureMate and print quality is not as good as it used to be—if your prints look fuzzy or have light or dark lines running through them—you may need to align the print head. 1 Load paper in PictureMate so you can print the head alignment pattern. 2 Press...

68 Note: The square you select becomes the middle square (#5) the next time you align the print head. Aligning the Print Head Using the Computer You can align the print head using your computer. 1 Make sure PictureMate is connected to your computer and paper is loaded. 2 Windows : Right-click the pr...

69 Realignment to print another alignment pattern and repeat this step. Note: The square you select becomes the middle square (#5) the next time you align the print head. Cleaning PictureMate To keep PictureMate working at its best, you should clean it several times a year. 1 Turn off PictureMate, u...

70 4 Push in the battery holder until it clicks into place. Printing and Operation Problems If you have problems with PictureMate, check the suggestions on the following pages. You can also press the button on the remote control for troubleshooting help. The power light and screen don’t turn on. ● P...

71 PictureMate makes an unexpected noise after you install a photo cartridge. The first time you install the photo cartridge, PictureMate charges its print head for about three and a half minutes. Wait until charging finishes before you turn it off, or it may charge improperly and use more ink the n...

73 Software Installation Problems ● Follow the instructions beginning on page 35 to install your software. Don’t connect PictureMate to your computer until you are instructed to. ● Close other programs, including screen savers and virus protection software, and try installing again. ● Make sure your...

74 ● Make sure your paper isn’t damaged, old, dirty, or loaded face down. If it is, load new paper with the glossy or whiter side up. Colors in your photo are wrong or missing. ● Make sure the Color Effect setting is not set to Black & White or Sepia . See page 18. ● If you’re printing from your...

75 ● Don’t load plain paper; this may damage PictureMate. ● Use only PictureMate photo paper or Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy or Semigloss. (See page 6.) ● Store paper flat to help prevent curling. Miscellaneous Printout Problems PictureMate prints blank pages. ● The print head may need cleaning....

76 Tip: Periodically, it’s a good idea to check Epson’s support website for free updates to your PictureMate printer software. Visit Epson’s driver download site ( U.S. downloads or Canadian downloads ). With Windows, you can also click or Start , open Programs or All Programs , select EPSON , and c...

77 When you are ready to reinstall the PictureMate software, follow the instructions in “Installing Software for Macintosh” on page 38. Where to Get Help Epson Technical Support Epson provides these technical support services: Internet Support Visit Epson’s support website for PictureMate Show ( U.S...

78 These sections tell you how to set up PictureMate so that other computers on a network can print to it. Note: These instructions are for small network users only. If you are on a large network and would like to share PictureMate, consult your network administrator. See the instructions below for ...

79 2 Right-click your Epson PictureMate, then click Sharing . 3 Do one of the following: Windows Vista or later : Click the Change sharing options button and click Continue . Windows XP : Select Share this printer . Windows 2000 : Select Shared as . 4 Type a name for the shared printer. Note: Do not...

80 6 Double-click the icon of the computer that is directly connected to PictureMate, then click your EPSON PictureMate model. 7 Click Next and follow the on-screen instructions. Note: Depending on the operating system and the configuration of the computer to which PictureMate is connected, the Add ...

81 4 Click the checkbox next to Printer Sharing , then close System Preferences. Note: To share your printer with Windows, click the Windows File Sharing checkbox. See your Mac Help and Windows documentation for more information. Accessing a Shared Printer Follow the steps in this section to print t...

82 System Requirements To use PictureMate with your computer, your system must meet the requirements below. Note: Visit Epson’s support website ( U.S. or Canada ) for more compatibility information and the latest drivers for PictureMate. Windows System Requirements ● Microsoft ® Windows 2000, Window...

83 Technical Specifications Printing Paper Note: Since the quality of any particular brand or type of paper may be changed by the manufacturer at any time, Epson cannot guarantee the quality of any non-Epson brand or type of paper. Caution: Don’t load plain paper; this may cause damage to PictureMat...

87 Important Safety Instructions Before using your PictureMate, read the following safety instructions to make sure you use it safely and effectively: ● Be sure to follow all warnings and instructions marked on the printer. ● If you use the printer in places where the use of electronic devices is li...

89 WARNING: The cords included with this product contain chemicals, including lead, known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling . (This notice is provided in accordance with Proposition 65 in Cal. Health & Safety Code §25249.5 and...

93 months. For print quality, a variable amount of ink remains in the cartridge after the “Replace Print Pack” indicator comes on. You may be able to print more photos with a PictureMate Photo Cartridge than the number of sheets of photo paper in your PictureMate Print Pack. In this case the cartrid...

94 a) Fully completed PictureMate Print Pack Satisfaction Guarantee Formb) Original UPC code of PictureMate Print Packc) Copy of PictureMate Print Pack receiptd) Remaining PictureMate Print Pack paper from the original PictureMate Print Pack. If you are making a claim based on the number of prints y...

95 turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: ● Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. ● Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. ● Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit dif...

96 A Note Concerning the Responsible Use of Copyrighted Materials Epson encourages each user to be responsible and respectful of the copyright laws when using any Epson product. While some countries’ laws permit limited copying or reuse of copyrighted material in certain circumstances, those circums...

97 A Accessories, 6, 28, 77Adapter Bluetooth, 28 to 29memory card, 9 Adjust Photo settings menu, 22Aligning print head, 67 to 69All photos, printing, 14 to 15Auto Cleaning, 65, 73Auto Correction, 42, 45Auto Power Settings, 62Auto shutoff, 70 B Backing up photos, 32 to 33Banding, fixing, 65, 73Basic ...