Epson PictureMate 100 User Manual

							
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Get to know your PictureMate
Control Panel
Pressing the Mode button will change the following options.  Pressing the Layout button will change the following layout 
options.
LCD panel
Copies button
Cancel button
Memory card light
Start button
Mode button
Photo/Options button
On buttonPower light
Layout button
Print all the photos, print photos pre-selected in your digital 
camera when DPOF information is stored on the memory 
card, or print directly from a digital camera.
Print selected photos.
Print an index of all the photos.
Display setup and maintenance options.
Print without margins.
Print with margins.
Print 2 per sheet without margins.
 
						

							
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Printer Parts
Paper 
support
HandleOutput trayMemory card 
slot cover
EXT/IF  (USB)  port USB port for computer Battery cover
Power cable
Cartridge 
compartment cover
 
						

							
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Contents
Safety Instructions
Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Warnings, Cautions, and Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Welcome!
A Quick Introduction to the Digital Photography Process9
Supported Photo Formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Where to Find Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Preparing to Print
Loading Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Paper Handling Instructions  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Inserting Your Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Basic Photo Printing
Printing All Photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Printing Selected Photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Printing an Index  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Printing Camera-Selected DPOF Photos. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Printing Options
Printing Photos in Black and White or Sepia  . . . . . . . . .  18
Fixing Your Photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  18
Adding the Date or Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  19
Resetting the printing options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  21
Saving Your Photos to an External Device (Backup)
Printing From an External Device
Printing From an External Drive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  24
Printing From a PictBridge-Enabled Camera . . . . . . . . .  25
Printing From a Bluetooth Device  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  27
Replacing the Photo Cartridge
Checking the Photo Cartridge Status (Ink Level) . . . . . .  32
Replacing the Photo Cartridge  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  33
Taking PictureMate With You
 
						

							
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Maintaining PictureMate
Checking the Print Head Nozzles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Cleaning the Print Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Aligning the Print Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Cleaning PictureMate  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Troubleshooting
Error/Warning Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Printer Power Problems  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Print and Noise Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Photo Quality Problems  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Problems With Paper Feeding   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Miscellaneous Printout Problems  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Contacting Customer Support
Regional Customer Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Options and Consumable Products
Options  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Consumable Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Using the Optional Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Printer Specifications
Index
Panel Icon List
 
						

							
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Photo Printer
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system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, 
mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior 
written permission of Seiko Epson Corporation. The information 
contained herein is designed only for use with this Epson printer. Epson 
is not responsible for any use of this information as applied to other 
printers.
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purchaser of this product or third parties for damages, losses, costs, or 
expenses incurred by the purchaser or third parties as a result of 
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operating and maintenance instructions.
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Safety Instructions1
Safety Instructions
Important Safety Instructions
Read all of the instructions in this section before using 
your printer. Also, be sure to follow all warnings and 
instructions marked on the printer.
When choosing a place for the printer
Observe the following when choosing a place for the 
printer:
❏Place the printer on a flat, stable surface that 
extends beyond the base of the printer in all 
directions. If you place the printer by the wall, 
leave more than 10 cm between the back of the 
printer and the wall. The printer will not operate 
properly if it is tilted at an angle.
❏ When storing or transporting the printer, do not 
tilt it, stand it on its side, or turn it upside down. 
Otherwise, ink may leak from the cartridge. ❏
Leave enough space in front of the printer for the 
paper to be fully ejected.
❏ Avoid places subject to rapid changes in 
temperature and humidity. Also, keep the printer 
and the AC adapter away from direct sunlight, 
strong light, water, or heat sources.
❏ Do not leave the printer in a place subject to high 
temperature, such as in a car. Also, keep the 
printer away from direct sunlight, strong light, 
and heat sources. Otherwise, the printer may be 
damaged or ink may leak.
❏ Avoid places subject to dust, shock, or vibration.
❏ Leave enough room around the printer to allow 
for sufficient ventilation.
❏ Place the AC adapter near a wall outlet where the 
plug can be easily unplugged.
❏ Do not place or store the printer, the AC adapter, 
or the optional battery outdoors.
 
						

							
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When setting up your printer
Observe the following when setting up the printer:
❏Do not block or cover the vents and openings in 
the printer.
❏ Power supply cords should be placed to avoid 
abrasions, cuts, fraying, crimping, and kinking. 
Do not place objects on top of power-supply cords 
and do not allow the AC adapter or power-supply 
cords to be stepped on or run over. Be particularly 
careful to keep all power-supply cords straight at 
the ends and the points where they enter and 
leave the AC adapter.
❏ Use only the power-supply  cords that comes with 
this product. Use of another cord may result in fire 
or electrical shock, or injury.
❏ The AC adapter model A361H is designed for use 
with the printer with which it was included. Do 
not attempt to use it with other electronic devices 
unless specified. ❏
Use only the type of power source indicated on 
the AC adapters label, and always supply power 
directly from a standard domestic electrical outlet 
with the AC power cord that meets the relevant 
local safety standards.
❏ Avoid using outlets on the same circuit as 
photocopiers or air control systems that regularly 
switch on and off.
❏ Avoid using electrical outlets controlled by wall 
switches or automatic timers.
❏ Keep the entire computer system away from 
potential sources of electromagnetic interference, 
such as loudspeakers or the base units of cordless 
telephones.
❏ Do not use a damaged or frayed power cord, AC 
adapter, and the optional battery.
❏ If you use an extension cord with the printer, 
make sure that the total ampere rating of the 
devices plugged into the extension cord does not 
exceed the cord’s ampere rating. Also, make sure 
that the total ampere rating of all devices plugged 
into the wall outlet does not exceed the wall 
outlet’s ampere rating.
 
						

							
Safety Instructions3
❏Never disassemble, modify, or attempt to repair 
the AC adapter, power cord, printer, and options 
by yourself except as specifically explained in the 
printers guides.
❏ Unplug the printer and the AC adapter, remove 
the optional battery from the printer, and refer 
servicing to qualified service personnel under the 
following conditions:
The power cord or plug is damaged; liquid has 
entered the printer, the AC adapter, or the 
optional battery; the printer, the AC adapter or 
the optional battery has been dropped or the 
casing damaged; the printer, the AC adapter or 
the optional battery does not operate normally or 
exhibits a distinct change in performance. (Do not 
adjust controls that are not covered by the 
operating instructions.)
❏ Do not use with wet hands.
❏ If you plan to use the AC  adapter in Germany, the 
building installation must be protected by a10 or 
16 amp circuit breaker to provide adequate 
short-circuit protection and over-current 
protection for this printer.For United Kingdom, Singapore, and Hong Kong 
users
❏ Replace fuses only with fuses of the correct size 
and rating.
Safety requirements
Mains plug:
Use a 3-pin mains plug that  is registered with the 
Safety Authority.
Flexible cord:
Use a double insulated flexible cord that is certified* 
to the relevant IEC or BS standards.
Appliance connector:
Use an appliance connector certified* to the relevant 
IEC or BS Standards.
* certified by member of IECEE CB Scheme.
For United Kingdom users
The following safety information applies to the AC 
adapter.
❏ Warning:  Refer to the rating plate for the voltage 
and check that the appliance voltage corresponds 
to the supply voltage.
 
						

							
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❏Important:  The wires in the mains lead fitted to 
this appliance are coloured in accordance with 
following code: Blue - Neutral, Brown - Live
If you have to fit a plug:
❏ As the colours of the mains lead of the appliance 
may not match the coloured markings used to 
identify the terminals in a plug, please observe the 
following:
The blue wire must be connected to the terminal 
in the plug marked with the letter N.
The brown wire must be connected to the terminal 
in the plug marked with the letter L.
❏ If damage occurs to the plug, replace the cord set 
or consult a qualified electrician.
When using the printer
Observe the following when using the printer:
❏If you use the printer in places where the use of 
electronic devices is limited, such as in airplanes 
or hospitals, follow all instructions in those 
places. ❏
Do not insert objects through the slots in the 
printer.
❏ Take care not to spill liquid on the printer and the 
AC adapter.
❏ Do not put your hand inside the printer or touch 
the photo cartridge during printing.
❏ Always turn the printer off using the  d On  
button. Do not unplug the printer or turn off the 
power to the outlet until the power light goes out.
❏ Before transporting the printer, make sure that the 
photo cartridge is in place.
❏ Leave the photo cartridge installed. Removing the 
cartridge can dehydrate the print head and may 
prevent the printer from printing.
When using a memory card
❏Use only memory cards compatible with the 
printer. Refer to Inserting Your Memory Cards.