Epson Stylus Deluxe Photo Printer PICTUREMATED User Manual

PictureMate Deluxe Viewer Edition

Printer Parts

Accessories

Power light

PictureMate Print Pack (part# T5570)

Includes 100 sheets of PicureMate Photo Paper and a

PictureMate Photo Cartridge

On button

Zoom

buttons

PictureMate Deluxe Viewer Edition

Rechargeable Battery (part# C12C831074)

button

Cancel

button

Enables printing outdoors or in other places without

convenient electrical outlets

Memory

card light

Back button

PictureMate Deluxe Viewer Edition

Carrying Case

Print button

Menu navigation

buttons

Soft case that holds PictureMate, power cable, extra

PictureMate Print Pack, and more

Control Panel

Epson Bluetooth Photo Print Adapter

(part# C12C824142)

Handle

Allows printing wirelessly from Bluetooth-enabled cell

phones, PDAs, or computers to PictureMate

Photo

viewer

screen

Paper

support

Printer Specifications

Memory

card door

Printing

Nozzle

configuration

Output

tray

90 nozzles × 6: yellow, magenta, cyan,

photo black, red, blue

Print direction

Control code

Input buffer

Bidirectional with logic seeking

ESC/P Raster, EPSON Remote command

64KB

Front

EXT/IF (USB) port for

cameras, external drive, or

optional Bluetooth Adapter

Battery cover

Mechanical

Paper capacity

Dimensions

Storage

20 sheets

Width: 10.0 inches (256 mm)

Depth: 6.1 inches (154 mm)

Height: 6.6 inches (167 mm)

Printing

Weight

Width: 10.0 inches (256 mm)

Depth: 12.0 inches (305 mm)

Height: 6.6 inches (167 mm)

AC inlet

Cartridge door

USB port for

computer

6.2 lb (2.8 kg) without photo cartridge or

battery

Photo cartridge

Back

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3. Insert the memory card into one of the three slots.

Top:

Printing

PictureMate Deluxe Viewer Edition can print photos from

these devices:

❏ Your digital camera’s memory card.

❏ A data storage device, such as a CD, Zip disk, or flash

memory (thumb) drive. See Using PictureMate Without a

Computer for details.

SmartMedia

xD Picture Card

xD Picture Card Type M

❏ A PictBridge- or USBDP-enabled digital camera. See Using

PictureMate Without a Computer for details.

Middle:

❏ A Bluetooth -enabled device (requires an optional

Bluetooth Photo Print adapter). See Using PictureMate

Without a Computer for details.

Memory Stick^®

Memory Stick Duo *

Memory Stick PRO

SD (Secure Digital)

MMC (MultiMediaCard )

❏ Your computer. See Using PictureMate With a Computer

and the on-screen User’s Guide (included on your

PictureMate CD) for details.

miniSD card**

Memory Stick PRO Duo *

MagicGate Memory Stick

MagicGate Memory Stick Duo

Make sure your image files meet these requirements:

❏ JPEG files or uncompressed Tiff files only

Requires Memory Stick

Duo adapter

❏ The file storage device should comply with DCF (Design

** Requires miniSD adapter

rule for Camera File systems) Version 1.0

Bottom:

❏ Resolutions ranging from 80 × 80 to 4600 × 4600 pixels

CompactFlash or Microdrive

Note: PictureMate does not support progressive-scan JPEG or RAW

images.

4. Push the card in carefully until it stops (it won’t go in all the

way). When it is in, the card light comes on.

PictureMate recognizes and prints the first 999 photos on

your memory card or device.

Card

light

Inserting a Memory Card

Note: Insert just one card at a time. The card does not go in all the

way.

1. Press the

On button to turn on PictureMate.

5. Close the memory card door.

2. Open the memory card door.

Removing a Memory Card

Make sure the card light is not flashing, then pull the card

straight out of the slot.

Caution: Do not remove a card while the card light is flashing; you

may lose photos on your card.

Saving Power

When PictureMate is not in use, the photo viewer screen goes

dark after 13 minutes. Press any button to turn it back on.

When it is powered by the battery, PictureMate turns off

automatically after 15 minutes if it is not being used. Press the

On button to turn it back on.

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You can press press or to review your photos. If you

change your mind, press the Back button.

Choosing Photos to Print

PictureMate’s photo viewer screen makes it easy to select the

photos you want to print.

4. Make sure you have enough paper loaded, then press Print

again to start printing.

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. When

you see a message that paper is out, load more paper and press OK

to continue printing. If you need to cancel printing, press Cancel.

Printing Individual Photos

You can easily view the photos on your memory card and

select just the ones you want to print.

Note: When you press the Print button, PictureMate shows you a

screen confirming the number of copies and layout. If you don’t want

to see the confirmation screen each time you print, you can turn it off.

See Using PictureMate Without a Computer for instructions.

1. At the photo selection menu, press the or button to

highlight Print Some.

Printing All Photos

When you turn on PictureMate, you see the photo selection

menu on the screen. The red or orange bar at the top of the

screen indicates the currently selected option.

2. Press the OK button. You see the first photo on your

memory card:

1. Make sure Print All is highlighted, then press the OK

button.

3. Press or to view the photos you want to print.

Note: To view 9 photos at a time, press the

press or to select the photos you want.

button. Then

4. When you see a photo that you want, press or to

choose the number of copies to print.

2. If you want more than 1 copy of each picture, press the

or button to select the number of copies.

You can also press the Menu button to adjust settings if

necessary.

3. Press the Print button. You see the Print Confirmation:

You see a blue box around your photo, indicating the area

that will print. If you want to adjust this area, press the

button. Then press or to move the box. Press OK, then

press OK again.

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If you want to adjust the brightness, saturation, or sharpness

5. Press OK.

of the photo, press the Menu button.

5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 for all the photos you want to print.

You can press the Menu button to adjust settings for all

selected photos.

6. Press the Print button. You see the Print Confirmation:

6. Press or to select the number of copies you want for

each photo.

Note: The number you select will apply to all photos in the

range.

If you want to adjust any settings, press the Menu button.

7. Press Print. You see the Print Confirmation.

You can press or to review the photo or photos you

have selected. If you change your mind, press Back.

8. Make sure you have enough paper loaded, then press Print

7. Make sure you have enough paper loaded, then press Print

to start printing.

again to start printing.

Printing Photos by Date

Printing a Range of Photos

You can print photos taken on specific dates. If you have a lot

of photos on your memory card, this makes it easier to find

the ones you want.

You can choose a range (or sequence) of consecutive photos

from your camera’s memory card (for example, photos 7

through 12). Selecting a range is convenient because you don’t

have to choose each individual photo.

1. At the photo selection menu, press the or button to

highlight Print by Date.

1. At the photo selection menu, press the or button to

highlight Print Range.

2. Press the OK button. You see a list of dates, and a small

2. Press the OK button. You see thumbnail images of your

image of one photo taken on that date:

photos:

3. Press or to highlight the date you want, then press

to select the date.

3. Press or to choose the first photo you want to print,

then press OK. The photo outline changes from orange to

blue.

4. Press or to choose the last photo you want to print. All

of your selected photos have blue outlines.

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A checkmark appears in the box for the date you selected. If

4. Press or to select the frame you want to use. Then press

you want to cancel your selection, press

OK. You see your photo in the frame you selected:

❏ If you want to select a different frame, press Back and

4. After you have selected all the dates you want, press OK.

repeat step 3.

5. Press or to view the photos taken on the date or dates

you selected.

❏ If your photo doesn’t quite fit in the frame, you can

crop it and adjust the picture area. Press Back twice,

then press the

button and crop your photo.

6. Press or to select the number of copies.

5. Press or to select the number of copies.

If you want to adjust any other settings, press the Menu

button. Any settings you change will apply to all the photos

you have selected.

If you want to fix your photo or change it to black and

white or sepia, press the Menu button.

7. Press Print. You see the Print Confirmation.

6. Press the Print button. You see the Print Confirmation.

8. Make sure you have enough paper loaded, then press Print

7. Make sure you have enough paper loaded, then press Print

again to start printing.

again.

Adding Fun Disney Frames to Your Photos

Viewing a Slideshow of Your Photos

PictureMate includes a selection of 15 different Disney

character frames and two classic frames to choose from.

You can have PictureMate display all the photos on your card

one by one.

1. At the photo selection menu, press the or button to

Note: All frames are designed to work with horizontal or “landscape”

oriented photos.

highlight Play Slideshow.

1. At the photo selection menu, press the or button to

highlight Add Frame.

2. Press the OK button.

After a few moments, the slideshow begins. PictureMate

displays all the photos on the memory card, then returns to

the photo selection menu.

2. Press the OK button. You see the first photo on your

memory card.

3. Press or to select the photo you want to print in a

❏ If you want to pause the slideshow at any time, press

OK. Press OK again to continue.

frame. Then press OK. You see the first Disney frame:

❏ If you want to stop the slideshow, press Back or Cancel.

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Doing More With Your Photos

Removing the Used Photo Cartridge

You can use the

a closer look. You can use the

button to crop your photos or zoom in for

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.

button to zoom out.

By pressing the Menu button, you can do the following:

❏ Choose from a variety of layouts

Caution: Before you replace the cartridge, read the “Photo Cartridge

Saftey Instructions” in the Using PictureMate Without a Computer

book.

❏ Print the time or date on your photos

❏ Print in black and white or sepia

1. Make sure PictureMate is on, but not printing.

2. Close the paper support.

❏ Fix photos that are too light or dark

See Using PictureMate Without a Computer for more

information.

3. Lift up the handle.

Storing and Displaying PictureMate Prints

Photos printed on PictureMate Photo Paper will give you

beautiful, long lasting images. Follow these guidelines to

ensure they will look great for years.

Store Your Prints

❏ To avoid scratches or smudging, do not rub the printed side

4. Open the cartridge door on the back of PictureMate.

of the photo.

❏ If you stack photos, do not stack them with the printed

sides touching.

Display Your Prints

❏ To ensure prints will last as long as possible, store them

under glass in frames or in photo albums.

❏ Keep prints out of direct sunlight to prevent fading.

❏ Let prints sit for 24 hours before framing.

5. Move the photo cartridge lever to the Release position by

sliding it in the direction shown. This releases the cartridge.

Store Unused Paper

Return unused paper to the original package. Store paper away

from extreme temperatures, high humidity, and bright light.

Replacing Ink

When PictureMate is low on ink or you are out of paper, it is

time to buy a new PictureMate Print Pack (includes a

PictureMate Photo Cartridge and PictureMate photo paper)

and replace the Photo Cartridge.

6. Carefully pull out the cartridge.

Tip: You can check the ink level at any time (see the Using

PictureMate Without a Computer book).

Caution: Refilling the photo cartridge could result in damage to

PictureMate from ink spills.

Note: Use your PictureMate Photo Cartridge within six months of

installing it and before the expiration date on the cartridge. For

PictureMate Photo Paper storage and handling tips, see the previous

section.

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Warning: Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of children and do

not drink the ink.

6. Close the cartridge door. Make sure it snaps shut.

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.

Inserting the New Photo Cartridge

1. Shake the cartridge four or five times while it is still

wrapped in its packaging.

7. Lower the handle.

Cleaning the Print Head

If your print quality is not as good as it used to be, if your

photos are too light, or if they are missing colors or have lines

running through them, PictureMate’s print head nozzles may

be clogged.

2. Unwrap the cartridge.

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.

Follow these steps to clean the print head:

1. Press the Menu button.

3. Make sure the lever is moved to the left before you insert

the cartridge, then carefully slide the cartridge, label side up,

into the slot.

2. Press or to highlight Maintenance.

3. Press to open the Maintenance menu.

4. Make sure Clean Print Head is selected, then press . You

see this message:

Lever

4. Push in both sides of the cartridge evenly to make sure it is

not crooked. It won’t go in all the way.

5. Press OK to begin cleaning the print head.

5. Move the lever to the Lock position by sliding it in the

direction shown.

The cleaning process takes about 40 seconds. PictureMate

makes some noise, and you see the following message on the

screen:

Caution: Never turn off PictureMate while it is cleaning its print

head, unless it hasn’t moved or made noise for more than

5 minutes.

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When cleaning is complete, you see a message asking if you

want to print a nozzle check pattern.

4. Press the Print button. The following alignment patterns

are printed:

6. To make sure the nozzles are clean, load a sheet of photo

paper, then press OK.

Caution: Don’t use plain paper; this could damage PictureMate.

7. When you see the message, press Print to print the nozzle

check.

8. Check the pattern to see if there are any gaps in the lines.

Needs

cleaning

5. Look at the printed squares to determine which one in each

set is the most even, with no streaks or lines. (You may need

to use a magnifying glass.)

9. If thre are no gaps, press Back to go back to the

Maintenance menu.

If there are gaps, press OK to clean the print head again. You

may need to clean it two or three times before the nozzles

are cleared.

6. Press or to highlight the number for the best square (1

to 9) in set #1. Then press to move to #2.

7. Press or to highlight the number for the best pattern (1

to 9) in set #2.

You can also turn PictureMate off and wait overnight—this

allows any dried ink to soften—and then try cleaning the print

head again.

8. After you have entered the number for the best square in

each set, press OK. PictureMate aligns the print head and

displays a message when alignment is done.

Aligning the Print Head

Note: The numbers that you enter become the default settings

(#5) the next time you align the print head.

If you have moved PictureMate and print quality is not as

good as it was before—for example, you see misaligned

vertical lines or light or dark horizontal banding—you may

need to align the print head.

9. Press OK or Back to return to the Maintenance menu.

Taking PictureMate With You

1. Press the Menu button.

The handle on PictureMate makes it easy to carry PictureMate

short distances (from one room to the next, for example). If

you take your PictureMate a longer distance, you should pack

it carefully to make sure it isn’t damaged.

2. Press or to highlight Maintenance, then press to

open the Maintenance menu.

3. Press or to select Align Print Head, then press . You

see this message:

Caution: To avoid damaging your PictureMate, keep it

out of the sun and don’t leave it in your car or other

location where it can get too hot.

1. If PictureMate is on, press On to turn it off.

2. Wait until the LCD screen goes blank, then unplug the

power cord from the outlet.

3. Remove paper from the paper support and output tray.

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4. Push down the top of the paper support and close it against

PictureMate. Then lower the photo viewer screen and close

the output tray.

3. Slide in the battery as shown until it clicks into place:

4. Make sure the battery is pushed in all the way so that it

locks into place as shown:

5. Disconnect the power cord and any connected USB cable

from the back of PictureMate.

Lock

5. Close the battery cover.

After you install the battery, you need to charge it by

connecting the AC adapter and plugging in the printer. It

takes about 2 hours to fully charge the battery when

PictureMate is off, and longer when it is in use.

6. Pack PictureMate and its power cable (both parts) into the

box that PictureMate came in, or in the optional

PictureMate Carrying Case.