Epson PictureMate 100 User Manual

Replacing the Photo Cartridge35
6. Set the cartridge lock lever in the Release 
position by sliding the lever to the right, then 
down and to the left. The photo cartridge will be 
ejected about halfway out of the holder. Pull the 
cartridge out of PictureMate and dispose of it 
properly. 
Note:
❏ Do not take the used cartridge apart or try to refill 
it. Do not shake the used photo cartridge; 
otherwise, it may leak.
❏ The photo cartridge must be replaced when any 
one of the colors is depleted. The...

36Replacing the Photo Cartridge
8. Place the cartridge properly into the cartridge holder, then push it in until you feel resistance 
and hear the cartridge faintly click into place.
Note:
After installing the cartridge, make sure the sides of the 
cartridge are even. If either side of the cartridge sticks 
out, push the side of the cartridge until it clicks. 9. Set the lever to the 
Lock position by sliding it in 
the direction shown.
10. Close the cartridge compartment cover.
Note:
If you cannot close...

Taking PictureMate With You37
Taking 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. 
Caution:Keep PictureMate 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, turn it off.
2. Wait until the LCD screen goes blank, then  unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet. 
3. Remove...

38Taking PictureMate With You
Caution:Make sure the photo cartridge is installed before 
transporting. Don’t place PictureMate on its 
side or upside down, or ink may leak. 
Note:
If your prints don’t look as good after PictureMate has 
been moved, try aligning the print head. See “Aligning 
the Print Head” on page 41. 
 

Maintaining PictureMate39
Maintaining PictureMate
Checking the Print Head Nozzles
If you find that the printout is unexpectedly faint or 
that dots are missing, you may be able to identify the 
problem by checking the print head nozzles.
1. Make sure that PictureMate is turned on and no 
warnings or errors are displayed on the LCD 
panel.
2. Load a sheet of paper. See “Loading Paper” on  page 12.
3. Press the Mode button to select  .
4. Press the   or   button to select  Check Ink 
Nozzles . 5. Press...

40Maintaining PictureMate
Cleaning the Print Head
If your print quality is not as good as it used to be, if 
your photos are light or faint, or you are missing colors 
in your prints, your print head nozzles may be 
clogged. 
Note:
❏ Print head cleaning consumes some ink. To avoid 
wasting ink, clean the print head only if print quality 
declines; for example, if the printout is blurry or the 
color is incorrect or missing.
❏ Use the Nozzle Check function first to confirm that the 
print head needs to...

Maintaining PictureMate41
Aligning 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.
1. Make sure that PictureMate is turned on and no warnings or errors are displayed on the LCD 
panel.
2. Load a sheet of photo pa per. See “Loading Paper” 
on page 12.
3. Press the Mode button to select  .
4. Press the   or   button to select  Align...

42
Cleaning PictureMate
To keep PictureMate operating at its best, clean it 
thoroughly several times a year as follows.
1. Turn off PictureMate and unplug the power cord.
2. Remove any paper from the paper support.
3. Use a soft brush to carefully clean away all dust and dirt from the paper support.
4. If the outer case or the inside of the paper support  is dirty, wipe it with a soft, clean cloth dampened 
with mild detergent. Keep the output tray closed 
to prevent water from getting inside....

Troubleshooting43
Troubleshooting
The solutions herein are for problems when printing 
directly from a memory card.
Error/Warning Messages
You can identify many common printer problems 
using the display on your printer’s LCD panel. See 
“Panel Icon List” on page 61.
Printer Power Problems
LCD panel is off
❏Press the  d On  button to make sure that the 
printer is on.
❏ Turn off the printer and make sure that the power 
cord is securely plugged in.
❏ Make sure that your outlet works and is not...

44Troubleshooting
Print 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 
and a half 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 is performing...