Epson C11CA56203 - Manuals

5 Supported Photo Formats Make sure your photos meet these requirements for printing with your PictureMate (without a computer): ● JPEG files only ● Resolutions ranging from 80 × 80 to 9200 × 9200 pixels PictureMate recognizes and prints the first 9,990 photos on your memory card. Where to Find Info...

6 PictureMate Buttons Start printing Change the number of photos displayed Turn PictureMate on or off Display optional settings menu Move through photos and menu options Stop printing or cancel settings

7 Before you print with PictureMate, you need to: ● Insert your memory card (below) ● Load paper (see page 7) When you finish printing, you can remove your memory card (see page 9). Inserting Your Memory Card 1 Move the handle to the back. Then open the top cover. 2 Raise and adjust the photo viewer...

8 4 Press the P On button to turn on PictureMate. 5 Insert the memory card into the correct slot, as shown on the right. Insert just one card at a time. Note: PictureMate can’t read multiple cards at once. 6 Push the card in carefully until it stops (it won’t go in all the way). When the card is in,...

9 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 ou...

10 3 Slide the edge guides outward. 4 Create a stack of up to 20 sheets of paper and separate the sheets slightly by fanning them. 5 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...

11 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. You can vie...

12 Note: If your memory card has more than 1000 photos, PictureMate divides them into groups of 999. You can select the group you want to view and print. See page 10 for more information. Press the Display button to switch between one photo displayed with or without text, one photo with a “filmstrip...

14 2 Press l or r to choose Select Photos , then press OK . 3 Press l or r to highlight Select All Photos , then press OK . 4 If you want more than one copy of each picture, press r to increase the number of copies or l to decrease it. 5 To preview your photos, press Print . 6 Press l or r to review...

15 5 After selecting all the dates you want, press OK . The photos taken on the selected date(s) appear on the screen. 6 Press l or r to view the selected photos. 7 Follow the steps on page 12 to select photos, set the number of copies for each, and print. Printing Camera-Selected DPOF Photos If you...

16 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. ● ...

17 By pressing the Menu button, you can: ● Choose from a variety of layouts (see page 18) ● Print a proof sheet (see page 19) ● Remove red eyes from your photos (see page 19) ● Fix photos that are too light or dark (see page 19) ● Adjust the amount of expansion and cropping for borderless printing (...

18 Choosing a Layout By default, your photos are printed at the full 4 × 6 size, without borders. If you want to print pictures with white borders or place several small photos on one sheet of paper, you can use the Layout menu to change the layout. 1 After inserting a card, press Menu . 2 Press l o...

21 Adjusting Borderless Expansion When you print borderless pictures, your images are automatically expanded and cropped. If your pictures are cut off around the edges, you can adjust the amount of expansion and cropping. 1 Press Menu . 2 Press l or r to highlight Setup , then press OK . 3 Press l o...

22 5 Press l or r to select B & W or Sepia , then press OK . You can see the effect on your photo. Adding Camera Text If your camera allows you to add text to your photos, you can print the pictures along with the text. This setting is available for borderless photos only. 1 Select the photos th...

23 PictureMate can print photos stored on a: ● PictBridge-enabled digital camera (this page) ● Bluetooth-enabled device (requires an optional Bluetooth Photo Print adapter; see page 24). Printing From a Digital Camera You can connect a digital camera that supports PictBridge printing to PictureMate ...

25 4 Select the photo you want to print from your Bluetooth device and send it to PictureMate: ● Windows ® : Send photos directly to PictureMate with your Bluetooth file sharing program. See the documentation included with your computer’s Bluetooth adapter for details. ● Macintosh ® : Double-click B...

26 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...

27 Note: If you have problems installing the software, see page 64. 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 H...

28 After a moment, you see this screen: 6 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...

29 8 When you see a message that installation is complete, click Exit . 9 Follow the on-screen instructions to register PictureMate. 10 When you’re done, remove the CD. Now you can print photos from your computer on PictureMate (see page 31). Installing Software for Macintosh Before you start, make ...

30 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 using Mac OS X 10.5.x or later, skip to step 10. If you’re using Mac OS X 10.3.9 or 10.4.11, continue with the...

31 Print From a Computer Follow these basic printing instructions for your computer: ● Windows (below) ● Macintosh (see page 37) Printing From a Windows Computer You can print photos from an imaging application, the Windows Photo Gallery or Photo Viewer (page 31), or the Picture and Fax Viewer in Wi...

34 Printing with the Windows XP Picture and Fax Viewer 1 Locate the photo you want to print on your computer. 2 Right-click the photo, highlight Open With , and select Windows Picture and Fax Viewer . 3 Click the Print icon at the bottom of the screen. 4 Click Next . 5 When you see this screen, sele...

37 During printing, this window appears on your computer screen showing the progress of your print job. You can cancel printing if necessary and see your photo cartridge status. Printing From a Macintosh See the section below for your Mac OS operating system. Mac OS X 10.5 and later 1 Start your pri...

40 ● 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...

42 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...

43 below for Windows XP or later. For Windows 2000 and Macintosh, see page 44. Windows XP or later You may see a screen like this: Note: If you don’t see this screen, remove your memory card from PictureMate and insert it again. You can choose any of the options to copy, view, or import your photos....

44 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 5 Note: To copy files ...

45 When PictureMate needs a new Print Pack, you will see a message on the photo viewer 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 46) ...

46 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 81. 1 ...

47 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 in your eyes, flush them thoroughly with water. If discomfort or vision problems continue after flushing, see a doctor immediately...

48 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 Print Pack at any time. 1 Press Menu . 2 Press l or r to highlight Maintenance , then press OK . 3 P...

49 PictureMate’s handle makes it easy to carry short distances. If you have the optional battery, you can use PictureMate just about anywhere, even if an electrical outlet is not available. Tip: You can order an optional PictureMate Carrying Case (part number PMBAG06) or rechargeable battery (part n...

50 Using the Optional Battery To buy the optional battery, check with your PictureMate retailer or go to www.MyPictureMate.com. See page 69 for more information on purchasing PictureMate supplies and accessories. With a fully charged battery, you can print about 100 photos. Installing the Battery 1 ...

51 The power light flashes during charging when PictureMate is off. It takes about 2 hours to fully charge the battery when PictureMate is off. It takes longer when you use PictureMate while it is charging. The power light turns off when the battery is fully charged (if PictureMate is turned off). T...

52 You can change the way PictureMate works by using the Setup menu. You can set the following preferences: ● Turn the print preview screen off or on (on the right) ● Turn on a screensaver that will appear after 3 minutes of inactivity (see page 53) ● Change PictureMate’s language to French, Portugu...

55 9 At the confirmation screen, press OK again. Returning to Default Settings You can return all settings to the PictureMate original default settings. 1 Press Menu . 2 Press l or r to highlight Setup , then press OK . 3 Press l or r to highlight Restore Defaults , then press OK . You see this mess...

56 If you have problems or questions about how to use PictureMate, check the built-in help system: 1 Press Menu . 2 Press l or r to highlight Help , then press OK . 3 Press l or r to select from the following:. 4 Select the topic you want, then press OK . 5 Press OK to display additional information...

57 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. Note: If ...

58 ● If the pattern has gaps or missing lines, select No then press OK to clean the print head. Cleaning takes about 60 seconds. PictureMate makes some noise and you see an Auto Cleaning message. If you don’t see any improvement after cleaning three times, see “Print Quality Problems” on page 64. No...

60 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 printer icon on your taskbar (in the lower right corner of your screen). Select Print Head Alignment ...

62 Caution: Never use a hard or abrasive brush, or alcohol or thinner for cleaning; they can damage the components and case. Don’t get water on the components and don’t spray lubricants or oils inside PictureMate. Printing and Operation Problems The On light and photo viewer screen don’t turn on. ● ...

63 ● Make sure paper is not jammed and is loaded correctly, and make sure the handle is not resting on the paper. See page 9. PictureMate is on, but nothing prints. ● If you’re printing from your computer, make sure the USB cable is connected securely at both ends and the cable meets the requirement...

64 can then use PictureMate to print from your computer or the memory card. See page 42. Printing is too slow. ● It takes a few moments for PictureMate to process your images before printing them. ● If PictureMate is in a hot or sunny location, move it to a cooler place and try printing again. For f...

66 Problems With Paper Feeding Paper doesn’t eject fully or is wrinkled. The paper may be damp. Load new paper. Paper doesn’t feed correctly or jams. ● If paper doesn’t feed, remove it, separate the sheets slightly, and reload it between the edge guides. Slide the guides to the edge of the paper, bu...

67 Uninstalling PictureMate Software You may need to uninstall and then reinstall your PictureMate software on your computer. This may be necessary when you upgrade your operating system, for example. However, you don’t need to uninstall this online User’s Guide . Follow the steps in these sections:...

68 Uninstalling From a Macintosh 1 Quit all running applications. 2 Insert the PictureMate CD-ROM into your Macintosh. 3 Double-click the OSX folder. Note: You may have to scroll down to see the folder. 4 Double-click the Installer icon. 5 When the Installer window appears, select Uninstall from the...

69 Then call: ● U.S.: (562) 276-7282, 6 AM to 6 PM , Pacific Time, Monday through Friday. ● Canada: (905) 709-2567, 6 AM to 6 PM , Pacific Time, Monday through Friday. Days and hours of support are subject to change without notice. Toll or long distance charges may apply. Purchase Supplies and Acces...

70 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 ...

71 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 . Then click Share printer . Windows XP : Select Share this printer . Windows 2000 : Select Shared as . 4 Type a name for the s...

72 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 ...

73 3 On the Services tab, click the Sharing icon. 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 Prin...

74 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, Windows ...

75 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...

79 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...

81 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...

85 How Many Photos Will I Get From a PictureMate Print Pack? Epson has packaged the PictureMate Photo Cartridge with a quantity of 4 × 6 PictureMate Photo Paper, so that purchasing supplies for PictureMate is convenient and affordable. The number of sheets of photo paper in your PictureMate Print Pa...

86 dissatisfied because you receive fewer prints with the cartridge than the number of sheets included. The per-sheet refund in that case is 27 cents. Refund Procedure Please follow this refund procedure: 1 Print out the PictureMate Print Pack Satisfaction Guarantee Form, found on the web page below...

87 not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Trade Name: Epson Type of Product: Ink Jet Printer Model: B385A FCC Compliance Statement For United States Users This equipment has been tested and...

88 Neither Seiko Epson Corporation nor its affiliates shall be liable to the purchaser of this product or third parties for damages, losses, costs, or expenses incurred by purchaser or third parties as a result of: accident, misuse, or abuse of this product or unauthorized modifications, repairs, or...

89 A Accessories, 5, 24, 45, 49, 69Adapter Bluetooth, 24 to 25memory card, 8 Aligning print head, 58, 59, 60 to 61Auto Cleaning, 57 to 58, 64Auto Correction, 33, 36Auto shutoff, 12, 51, 62 B Banding, fixing, 57 to 58, 64Basic printing Macintosh, 37, 39, 41Windows, 31, 37 Battery charging, 50 to 51in...