Epson A251E- User Manual

8 Loading Paper 1. Open the output tray. Note: Keep the PictureMate handle to the back, under the paper feeder and all the way down, to allow paper to feed through. 2. Open the paper support. 3. Pull up the top of the paper support. 4. Place your PictureMate Photo Paper against the right edge, with ...

9 5. Slide the edge guide snug against the paper, but not so tight that the paper is bent. Note: Always keep unused paper in the original package and store it flat to prevent curling. Supported Paper Types PictureMate supports the following paper type: PictureMate Photo Paper: 100 sheets are include...

10 Printing From Your Computer When you print from your computer, you can edit, enhance, and organize your photos, using your photo software, such as Adobe ® Photoshop. ® Before you start, make sure your PictureMate software is installed as described in the Using PictureMate With a Computer booklet....

12 ■ To bring out the fine details of a particularly intricate photo, select Enhance Fine Details (printing may be slower). Tip: For more information about printer settings, click the ? or Help button. 6. Click OK . 7. At the Print window, click OK or Print to start printing. During printing, this w...

13 Printing From a Macintosh Computer Follow the steps below for the operating system you are printing from: ■ Macintosh OS X ■ Macintosh OS 9 Macintosh OS X If you’re printing from an OS X compatible application, follow the steps below to print a photo. (If you’re using an application that’s compat...

16 Macintosh OS 9 1. From the File menu, select Page Setup . You see the following: 2. Make sure PictureMate is selected. If not, you need to select it in the Chooser. 3. Select these print settings: ■ Select Borderless to print a photo without any borders or choose Borders to print with a white bor...

18 ■ To check your ink levels, click . Note: If you’re not using background printing and you need to cancel printing, hold down the J key and press the . (period) key. See Storing and Displaying Your Printed Photos for steps on properly storing your printed photos. Printing Photos Using Film Factory...

19 Note: If you need help with Film Factory, select it from the Help menu or check the on-screen Getting Started Guide that was installed with Film Factory. 2. Select the folder on your computer that contains your photos. Thumbnails of your photos appear on the screen. Note: Film Factory can open th...

20 4. Click Standard Prints on the left side of the screen. You see three buttons: Note: You can also select other print options on the left side of the screen. But don’t choose Greeting Cards, Stickers or Calendars; PictureMate doesn’t support these options because they work only with larger paper ...

21 2. To print the current date with your photo, click the Print Date box. 3. Windows and Macintosh 9.x : Select these options in the Printer Settings box at the bottom of the screen, in this order: Macintosh OS X : Select these options in the Printer Settings box at the bottom of the screen, in thi...

22 4. Click the Print button on the left side of the screen. You see more options: 5. If your photo doesn’t look right in the preview, click the Back button to change your settings. (Click the Detailed Preview button for a closer look.) 6. Select the number of copies you want to print. Note: Leave t...

24 Your PictureMate recognizes and prints the first 999 photos on your memory card. Note: PictureMate supports P.I.M. (PRINT Image Matching) and Exif Print image enhancement features. See your camera manual to see if these features are included on your camera. Inserting Your Memory Card and Copying ...

25 3. Push the card in until it stops (it won’t go in all the way). When the card is in, the card light comes on. 4. Close the memory card door. Note: Insert just one card at a time. PictureMate can’t read multiple cards at once and you may not be able to tell which card PictureMate is taking the im...

27 Configuring PhotoStarter Follow these steps to set up PhotoStarter to copy photos to your computer: 1. When you see this message, click Next . The PhotoStarter setup assistant opens: 2. Click Next again. The setup assistant asks you a series of questions about how you want PhotoStarter to work. T...

30 ■ For a CD-R/RW or Zip drive, connect your drive’s USB cable to the EXT/IF port on the back of your PictureMate. Insert a CD-R or Zip disk in the drive. ■ For a flash memory drive, plug it into the EXT/IF port on the back of PictureMate. Note: PictureMate checks to make sure there is enough free ...

31 7. When your photos are saved, you see the following screen. Press OK . Caution: Don’t remove the drive or memory card while the photos are being saved, or you may lose photos on your card or drive. If you need to stop the backup, press the Cancel button. You can save photos multiple times to the...

32 Storing Unused Paper Return unused paper to the original package. Store paper away from extreme temperatures, high humidity, and bright light. Downloaded from ManualsPrinter.com Manuals

34 Printing Without a Computer PictureMate lets you print photos quickly and easily without a computer. Just insert your digital camera’s memory card, choose settings from the control panel, and press Print. For details, see these sections: ■ Compatible Memory Cards ■ Photo Image File Requirements ■...

35 ■ MMC TM (MultiMediaCard ™ ) ■ xD Picture Card TM ■ Sony Memory Stick ® ■ Memory Stick Duo TM (requires Memory Stick Duo Adapter) ■ Memory Stick PRO TM ■ Memory Stick PRO Duo TM (requires Memory Stick Duo Adapter) ■ MagicGate TM Memory Stick ■ MagicGate Memory Stick Duo TM (requires Memory Stick ...

36 Inserting Your Memory Card 1. Make sure PictureMate is on, then flip down the memory card door. 2. Insert the memory card into one of the three slots, as shown. 3. Push the card in until it stops (it won’t go in all the way). When the card is in, the card light comes on. CompactFlash or Microdriv...

37 4. Close the memory card door. Note: Insert just one card at a time. PictureMate can’t read multiple cards at once. Removing Your Memory Card To remove a card, pull it straight out of the PictureMate slot. Caution: Do not remove a card while the card light is flashing, or you may lose data on the...

38 Press Cancel if you have already printed a proof sheet for the photos currently on your card or if you want to print all your photos and don’t need to see a proof sheet. (To make sure you know which photos are on your card, you should print a proof sheet if you have taken new photos or deleted ph...

40 If you chose the wrong photo, you can deselect it. Highlight the selected photo and press OK to uncheck it. If you need to change the number of copies, press OK twice and change the number as described in step 3. 5. When you’re done selecting photos, press Print . You see this screen: 6. Confirm ...

41 Tip: You can also crop your photos, print in black and white or sepia, or add the time or date. (See Doing More With Your Prints.) If the PictureMate Print Wizard is on the screen, press Cancel twice. The Main Menu appears, as shown above. You will also see the Main Menu after you finish printing...

43 You see the selected photo on the Main Menu: 4. Go to Setting the Number of Copies in the Main Menu to continue. Several Photos You can choose any photos on your card to print. 1. Press or to choose Select Photo , then press OK . 2. Press or to highlight Several , then press OK . 3. Press or to h...

44 5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 for each additional photo. The screen shows selected photos and a number of copies for each. (You may need to press or to scroll and see all your selected photos.) Note: If you chose the wrong photo, you can deselect it. Highlight the selected photo and press OK to uncheck...

45 3. Press or to choose the first photo under From . Then press OK . Tip: Hold down or to scroll quickly. 4. Press or to choose the last photo under To . Then press OK . 5. Go to Setting the Number of Copies in the Main Menu to continue. Camera-selected DPOF Photos If your camera supports DPOF (Dig...

46 If DPOF has been deselected and you want to select it again, follow these steps: 1. On the Main Menu, press or to highlight Select Photo , then press OK . 2. Press or to highlight DPOF , then press OK . The photos that you chose from your camera to print are automatically selected, including the ...

47 2. Press or to highlight the number of copies you want to print for each photo ( 1 - 100 ), then press OK . 3. Continue with Choosing a Layout to choose a layout for your photos. Choosing a Layout 1. On the Main Menu, press or to choose Layout , then press OK . 2. Press or to highlight the layout...

48 Before printing, you may want to select other options for your photos. See Doing More With Your Prints for details. 1. Press Print . 2. Confirm your photo selections (press or to scroll and see all your selected photos) ■ If the list is okay, press Print again to print your photo(s). ■ To make ch...

50 Note: This setting remains in effect for all photos until you press and hold Cancel for 3 seconds or turn your PictureMate off. Cropping Your Photo If you want to print only part of a photo, you can crop it to leave out the part you don’t want. Choose one photo to crop at a time. (See One Photo t...

51 4. Choose the number for the area you want to print. 5. Press or to highlight Crop , then press OK . 6. Press or to highlight the number you chose from the template, then press OK . 7. Confirm the crop number you have selected. 8. Continue with Confirming and Printing to print your photo. Note: T...

52 2. Press or to highlight Auto Correct , then press OK . 3. Press or to choose one of the options. ■ Enhance - automatically adjusts photos using P.I.M. or Exif Print features in your digital photos (see your camera manual to see if it supports these features). This option is automatically selecte...

54 9. Continue with Confirming and Printing to print your photos. Note: This setting remains in effect for all photos until you press and hold Cancel for 3 seconds or turn your PictureMate off. Adjusting Printer Settings You can adjust these settings on your PictureMate: ■ Resetting PictureMate Prin...

55 Turning the PictureMate Print Wizard Off or On When you first insert a memory card, the PictureMate Print Wizard guides you to print a proof sheet, then to print some or all of your photos. You may turn this feature off and print directly from the Main Menu all the time, or if you turned the Pict...

56 When the Print Confirmation is On, you see a screen like this that lets you check settings before printing: When the Print Confirmation is Off, the printer prints without a final confirmation screen. 1. On the Main Menu, press or to highlight More Options , then press OK . 2. Press or to highligh...

60 ■ If you see this screen, see Viewing the PictureMate Main Menu to learn more about printing from the Main Menu. Printing Wirelessly From a Bluetooth Device To send and print photos wirelessly from Bluetooth-enabled devices, such as digital still cameras, digital video cameras, PDAs, mobile phone...

61 Printing With Bluetooth 1. Make sure PictureMate is on but not printing. Caution: Do not connect the Bluetooth Photo Print adapter while PictureMate is printing; this may cause PictureMate to malfunction. 2. Fold up the top of the Bluetooth Photo Print Adapter. 3. Plug the adapter into the USB po...

62 Note: To print from a device with encryption, to use pairing, to use a passkey, or to adjust Bluetooth settings, see Choosing Bluetooth Settings. Disconnecting the Bluetooth Photo Print Adapter Make sure PictureMate isn’t printing, then pull the adapter out from the USB connector, as shown. Cauti...

63 3. Choose settings in the Bluetooth option menus listed below. Option Settings Description BT Device Name PictureMate-(number)(Default = 0) If multiple Bluetooth-enabled printers are in the same communication range, you can distinguish them by assigning each a unique number (from 0 through 9). To...

65 Replacing the Photo Cartridge Your PictureMate will let you know when the photo cartridge is low or expended. When the photo cartridge is low, it’s a good idea to get a new PictureMate Print Pack, which includes a new PictureMate Photo Cartridge (ink) and 100 sheets of PictureMate Photo Paper. Vi...

67 PictureMate Status Monitor for Windows You can check the amount of ink remaining in the photo cartridge using EPSON Status Monitor 3 or the progress meter. Open EPSON Status Monitor 3 in one of the following ways. ■ Double-click the printer icon on your Windows taskbar. ■ Open the printer softwar...

68 The progress meter dialog box appears automatically when you send a print job to the printer. You can check the remaining amount of ink from this dialog box. PictureMate Status Monitor for Macintosh OS X 1. Double-click Macintosh HD (the default hard disk name), double-click the Applications fold...

69 3. Click the EPSON StatusMonitor button. The EPSON StatusMonitor window appears, showing the approximate amount of ink left in the photo cartridge. 4. Close the Epson Printer Utility. PictureMate Status Monitor for Macintosh OS 9 1. Access the Print or Page Setup dialog box (see Printing From a M...

71 You can also buy the Print Pack from the Epson Store at (800) 873-7766 or visit www.epsonstore.com (U.S. sales only). In Canada, please call (800) 463-7766 for dealer referral. Note: Use your photo cartridge within six months of installing it and before the expiration date on the package. Visit w...

72 3. Flip the handle over to the front. 4. Open the cartridge door. 5. Move the lever to the Release position by sliding it in the direction shown. This releases the cartridge. Downloaded from ManualsPrinter.com Manuals

73 6. Carefully pull out the cartridge and dispose of it properly. Warning: Keep ink 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 vis...

74 3. Slide the cartridge straight into the slot, label side up, until it is fully inserted. Push in both sides evenly to make sure it is not crooked. If either side is sticking out, remove the cartridge and reinsert it so the cartridge is straight. Crooked Straight Downloaded from ManualsPrinter.co...

75 4. Move the lever right to the Lock position. If it does not lock in place, the cartridge is crooked; you need to push in whichever side is sticking out too far. (See step 3.) Caution: If the cartridge is not inserted correctly, ink may leak out. 5. Close the cartridge door. Make sure it is compl...

76 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. Taking PictureMate With You PictureMate’s handle makes it easy to carry short distances. If PictureMate is going to travel ...

77 5. Disconnect the power cord and any connected USB cable from the back of PictureMate. 6. Pack both the PictureMate and its power cable in the box that PictureMate came in, or in the optional Carrying Case. Caution: Make sure the photo cartridge is installed before transporting. Don’t place Pictu...

78 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. Improving Print Quality If your print quality is not as good as it used to be, if your...

80 If you see any gaps (as shown below), you need to clean the print head again. 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 PictureMate Main Menu. If you don’t see any improvement after cleaning three or four times, refer to Sol...

81 5. Press the Print button when you see the next message. 6. When the pattern prints, look at the print and see which line pattern is the straightest. (You may need to use a magnifying glass.) 7. Press or to highlight the number for the best pattern in set #1 (1 to 15), then press OK . 8. Press or...

82 Macintosh OS X : Open the Applications folder and select EPSON Printer Utility . Select PictureMate in the printer list, click OK , and select Nozzle Check . Macintosh OS 9 : Open the File menu and choose Page Setup or Print . Click the utility button, then click the Nozzle Check button. 4. Follo...

84 Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern Examine the nozzle check pattern you printed. Each staggered line should be solid, with no gaps, as shown. ■ If your printout looks okay, you’re done. ■ If you see any gaps (as shown below), clean the print head again. Aligning the Print Head Using the Computer ...

85 4. Follow the instructions on the screen to print a test page. You see a window like this one: 5. On the test page, select the square without any visible bands. You may need to use a magnifying glass. Select one square for each pattern (1 and 2). 6. Enter the number of the best square in each pat...

87 Solving Problems There are several ways to diagnose problems: ■ To identify the most common problems, check for Control Panel Messages. ■ If your PictureMate is connected to your computer and you’re not sure whether the problem is coming from PictureMate or the computer, run a printer check as de...

89 Running a Printer Check You may need to run a printer check to see if a problem comes from PictureMate itself or some other source. 1. If PictureMate is connected to your computer or other USB device, make sure they are both turned off. Then disconnect the USB cable from PictureMate. 2. On the Ma...

90 6. PictureMate prints a page showing a nozzle check pattern. (If the pattern has gaps, you need to clean the print head; see Improving Print Quality.) ■ If the check page printed, the problem isn’t with PictureMate. It may be your memory card, software settings, interface cable, or computer, or y...

91 ■ Make sure Windows 98 SE, Me, 2000, or XP was preinstalled on your system. The USB Printer Device Driver may not install correctly if you’ve upgraded from Windows 95. ■ Make sure the USB Controller is working properly in Device Manager. See your Windows help system for details. If it’s not worki...

92 Printing is too slow. Because of PictureMate’s high print quality, it may take a little while to print your photos. If you are printing from a computer, check the requirements in System Requirements. If you’re printing a high-resolution image, you need more than the minimum requirements listed. Y...

93 Print Quality Problems You see banding (light lines). ■ The print head may need cleaning; see Cleaning the Print Head Directly from PictureMate or Cleaning the Print Head Using the Computer for instructions. ■ Make sure the glossy, printable side of the paper is face up. ■ The photo cartridge may...

94 ■ The photo cartridge may be old or low on ink. See Replacing the Photo Cartridge for instructions on replacing it. ■ Make sure your paper isn’t damaged, old, dirty, or loaded face down. If it is, reload a new stack of paper with the glossy, printable side up. Colors in your photo are incorrect o...

95 ■ Use new paper, loaded printable side up. Don’t load paper above the arrow mark on the left edge guide. Load a maximum of 20 sheets. ■ Place the paper against the right edge and slide the left edge guide against it, but not too tight. ■ Store paper flat to prevent curling. ■ Don’t load plain pap...

97 Where To Get Help Epson provides technical assistance 24 hours a day through the electronic support services and automated telephone services listed below: To speak to a technical support representative, dial: ■ U.S.: (562) 276-7282 , 6 AM to 8 PM , Pacific Time, Monday through Friday and 7 AM to...

98 You can purchase a PictureMate Print Pack with PictureMate Photo Paper and a photo cartridge, and other PictureMate accessories from the Epson Store at (800) 873-7766 or visit www.epsonstore.com (U.S. sales only). In Canada, please call (800) 463-7766 for dealer referral. Uninstalling PictureMate...

99 8. Click EPSON CardMonitor in the program list and click the Add/Remove button. Then follow the on-screen instructions. 9. Restart your computer when you’re done. When you are ready to reinstall the PictureMate software, follow the instructions for your operating system in your Using PictureMate ...

100 5. Double-click the Installer icon and click Continue . 6. In the Installer dialog box, select Uninstall from the pull-down menu and click the Uninstall button. Follow the on-screen instructions and click Quit when you’re done. 7. In the Drivers\English folder, double-click the CardMonitor folde...

101 Windows XP and 2000 First, you need to set up PictureMate as a shared printer on the computer that it is directly connected to. Then, you must install the PictureMate software on each computer that will access it through the network. Note: To install software programs in Windows 2000, it is nece...

102 If you want Windows XP or 2000 to automatically download printer drivers to computers that are running different versions of Windows, click Additional Drivers and select the environment and the operating systems for the other computers. Click OK , then insert the PictureMate software CD into the...

103 4. Select Network printer , then click Next . 5. On the next screen, click Next . 6. Double-click the icon of the computer that is directly connected to PictureMate. Then, click the icon for PictureMate. 7. Click Next and follow the on-screen instructions. Note: Depending on the operating system...

104 Note: If a dialog box appears asking you to insert the Windows Me or 98 CD-ROM, insert the CD into the CD-ROM drive and follow the on-screen instructions. If you see a message asking you to restart your computer, restart it and continue with step 6. 6. In the Control Panel, double-click the Prin...

105 4. Select Network printer , then click Next . 5. On the next screen, click Browse . 6. Double-click the icon of the computer that PictureMate is directly connected to. Then, click the icon for PictureMate. 7. Click OK and follow the on-screen instructions. Macintosh OS X 10.2.x - 10.3.x This sec...

106 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 Networked Printer Follow the steps in this section to ac...

108 5. Select the appropriate Background Printing radio button to turn background printing on or off. 6. Close the Chooser. Downloaded from ManualsPrinter.com Manuals

109 System Requirements To use PictureMate with your computer, your system must meet the requirements in these sections: ■ Windows System Requirements ■ Macintosh System Requirements Windows System Requirements ■ A Microsoft ® Windows compatible PC with a Pentium ® or better processor, 233 MHz or fa...

110 ■ CD-ROM or DVD drive for installing the PictureMate software ■ Built-in USB port and a shielded USB “AB” cable up to 6.5 feet (2 meters) long. Caution: Using an improperly shielded USB cable—especially a cable more than 6.5 feet (2 meters) long—may cause PictureMate to malfunction. Downloaded f...

111 Important Safety Instructions Before using PictureMate, read the following safety instructions to make sure you use it safely and effectively: ■ PictureMate Safety Instructions ■ Photo Cartridge Safety Instructions ■ PictureMate Screen (LCD) Safety Instructions PictureMate Safety Instructions Wa...

112 ■ 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. ■ W...

113 ■ 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. ■ Do not use a photo cartridge beyond the date printed on the cartridge carton; otherwise, it may result in redu...

115 Specifications ■ Printing ■ Paper ■ Photo Cartridge ■ Mechanical ■ Electrical ■ Environmental ■ AC Adapter ■ Built-in Card Slots ■ External Storage Devices ■ Standards and Approvals Printing Paper Note: Since the quality of any particular brand or type of paper may be changed by the manufacturer...

116 PictureMate Photo Paper (Included in PictureMate Print Pack - T5570) Premium Glossy Photo Paper (part# S041727 - 100 sheets) Caution: Don’t load plain paper, this may cause damage to PictureMate. Note: Poor quality paper may reduce the print quality and cause paper jams or other problems. To pre...

117 (Included in PictureMate Print Pack - T5570) * Ink thaws and is usable after approximately 3 hours at 77 °F (25 °C). Caution: To ensure good results, use a genuine Epson PictureMate Photo Cartridge and do not refill it. PictureMate calculates the amount of ink remaining using an IC chip on the p...

118 Electrical Note: Check the label on the back of PictureMate for the voltage information. Dimensions Storage Width: 10.0 inches (256 mm) Depth: 6.0 inches (154 mm) Height: 6.4 inches (163 mm) Printing (with paper support and output tray extended) Width: 10.0 inches (256 mm) Depth: 12.0 inches (30...

119 Environmental * Stored in shipping container ** Without condensation AC Adapter Temperature Operation: 50 to 95 °F (10 to 35 °C) Storage: –4 to 104 °F (–20 to 40 °C) 1 month at 104 °F (40 °C) Transit:* –4 to 140 °F (–20 to 60 °C) 120 hours at 140 °F (60 °C) Humidity Operation: 20 to 80% RH Stora...

120 Built-in Card Slots External Storage Devices * Not all USB devices are supported. Contact your regional customer support for details. Card Slots CF Type I and II card slot Compatible with “CF+ and CompactFlash Specification 1.4” SmartMedia card slot Compatible with “SmartMedia Standard 2000” Son...

121 Standards and Approvals Safety UL 60950 CSA C22.2 No. 60950 EMC FCC part 15 Subpart B class B CSA C108.8 Class B Downloaded from ManualsPrinter.com Manuals

123 Notices ■ How many photos will I get from a PictureMate Print Pack? ■ PictureMate Print Pack Satisfaction Guarantee: ■ Copyright Notice ■ A Note Concerning Responsible Use of Copyrighted Materials ■ Trademarks How many photos will I get from a PictureMate Print Pack? Epson has conveniently packa...

124 PictureMate Print Pack Satisfaction Guarantee: 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 on...

125 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, o...