Epson PictureMate 100 User Manual

							
Safety Instructions5
When using LCD
❏The LCD panel contains a few small bright or dark 
spots. These are normal and do not mean that the 
LCD monitor is damaged in any way. 
❏ Only use a dry, soft clot h to clean the LCD panel. 
Do not use liquid or chemical cleansers. 
❏ If the LCD panel on your printers control panel 
is damaged, contact your dealer. If the liquid 
crystal solution gets on your hands, wash them 
thoroughly with soap and water. If the liquid 
crystal solution gets into your eyes, flush them 
immediately with water. If discomfort or vision 
problems remain after a thorough flushing, see a 
doctor immediately. 
When using the optional Bluetooth Photo 
Print Adapter
Refer to the Bluetooth Photo Print Adapters 
documentation for the safety instructions.
When using the optional battery
❏I f  b a t t e r y  a c i d  g e t s  i n t o  yo u r  e y es  o r  o n  y o u r  s k i n ,  
immediately rinse the affected area thoroughly 
with water and seek medical treatment. If a 
battery is swallowed, seek medical treatment 
immediately.
❏ Use only an Epson Li-ion battery model EU-112 
for this printer according to the directions in the 
user documentation. Replacing the battery with 
an incorrect model may cause an explosion.
❏ Use only AC adapter model A361H to charge the 
battery and operate the printer.
❏ Do not charge or use the battery with devices 
other than the specified product. Using the 
battery with other devices may damage the 
battery or other devices, or may cause an 
explosion.
❏ To protect against short  circuits, do not remove 
the outside case of the battery.
❏ Do not handle the battery with wet hands or use 
them near water.
 
						

							
6Safety Instructions
❏Do not expose the battery to water or high 
humidity.
❏ Do not drop, puncture, disassemble, mutilate, or 
short-circuit the battery.
❏ Do not place the battery near or into fire or water.
❏ Do not use the battery that is leaking or damaged 
in any way.
❏ Do not charge the battery on devices except this 
printer.
❏ Do not charge the battery near open flame or in 
very hot locations.
❏ Keep the battery away from heat sources.
❏ Do not leave the battery in a vehicle to prevent the 
battery from overheating.
❏ Do not insert objects into any openings as they 
may touch dangerous voltage points or 
short-circuit components.
❏ Prevent the battery from coming into contact with 
metal objects that could short-circuit it, such as 
coins or keys. ❏
Do not solder wires or terminals directly to the 
battery.
❏ Do not touch battery terminals.
❏ Keep the battery away from open flame if they 
leak or smell strange.
❏ If overheating, discoloration, or deformation 
occur, remove the battery from the printer and do 
not use it.
❏ Charge the battery before using it if it has not been 
used for a long period.
When storing the optional battery
❏When not using the printer for a long period of 
time, remove the battery from the printer and 
store them separately to avoid over-discharging 
the battery.
❏ Do not store the battery where the temperature or 
humidity is very high.
❏ Store the battery out of children’s reach.
 
						

							
Safety Instructions7
When disposing of the optional battery
Before disposing of the battery, make sure you 
discharge them completely.Warning:❏ Do not dispose of batteries as ordinary refuse. 
Instead, dispose of them in a collection or 
recycle box in accordance with local laws.
❏ Do not incinerate or dispose of the battery in 
fire.
For European users:
Do not dispose of batteries as ordinary refuse. Instead, 
dispose of them in a recycle box in accordance with 
local laws.
When handling photo cartridges
Observe the following when handling photo 
cartridges: ❏
Do not shake photo cartridge after removing it 
from the bag; this can cause leakage.
❏ Do not remove or tear the label on the cartridge; 
this can cause leakage.
❏ Do not use a photo cartridge beyond the date 
printed on the cartridge carton: otherwise, it may 
result in reduced print quality. For best results, 
use up the photo cartridge within six months of 
installing it.
❏ Do not dismantle photo cartridges or try to refill 
them. This could damage the print head.
❏ After bringing a photo cartridge inside from a 
cold storage site, allow it to warm up at room 
temperature for at least three hours before using 
it.
❏ Store photo cartridges in a cool, dark place.
❏ The IC chip on the photo cartridge retains a 
variety of cartridge-related information, such as 
the amount of ink remaining, so that the cartridge 
may be removed and reinstalled freely. However, 
each time the cartridge is inserted, some ink is 
consumed because the printer automatically 
performs a reliability check.
 
						

							
8Safety Instructions
❏Store each photo cartridge so that the bottom of 
its packaging faces down.
ENERGY STAR® Compliance
As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, 
Epson has determined that this 
product meets the 
ENERGY STAR® 
guidelines for energy efficiency.
The International 
ENERGY STAR® Office Equipment 
Program is a voluntary partnership with the computer 
and office equipment industry to promote the 
introduction of energy-effi cient personal computers, 
monitors, printers, fax machines, copiers, scanners, 
and multifunction devices in an effort to reduce air 
pollution caused by power generation. Their 
standards and logos are uniform among participating 
nations.
Warnings, Cautions, and Notes
Warnings must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury.
Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to your 
equipment.
Notes
contain important information and useful tips on the 
operation of your printer.
 
						

							
Welcome!9
Welcome!
PictureMate™ is your easy-to-use, personal photo lab. 
Just insert a digital camera memory card and you’re 
ready to print brilliant photos. Because PictureMate is 
light and portable, you can print whenever and 
wherever you take pictures.
A Quick Introduction to the Digital 
Photography Process
With film cameras, the process 
was simple; buy film, take 
pictures, leave the film at the 
photo lab, and come back later 
for your photos and negatives. 
Since you had negatives, you 
could take them back later if 
you wanted reprints.
The digital process is simple too, and it gives you 
complete control. Just follow these basic steps:1. Review and Delete
After you finish taking your 
photos, review them on your 
digital camera’s screen. Delete 
the photos you don’t want to 
print or keep.
2. Print
Insert your camera’s memory 
card in PictureMate, choose 
your photos, and print.
3. Save
To preserve your digital photo 
files (just like film negatives), 
save them to a CD or your 
computer. Then you can reprint 
them any time.
4. Clear the Memory Card
After you save your photo files, delete them from your 
memory card so you have room for more photos.
 
						

							
10Welcome!
Special Features
Printing with your PictureMate becomes even easier 
with these special features:
From the PictureMate LCD panel, 
you can print all your photos or you 
can select just the ones you want. 
See “Basic Photo Printing” on page 
16.
If your camera supports DPOF 
(Digital Print Order Format), you 
can pre-select which photos to print 
while the memory card is still in 
your camera. Then, when you 
insert the card into PictureMate, it 
knows which photos you chose. See 
“Printing Camera-Selected DPOF 
Photos” on page 17. 
If you have a PictBridge
®- or USB 
DP (USB Direct Print)-enabled 
camera, you can connect the 
camera to PictureMate and control 
printing right from your camera. 
See “Printing From a 
PictBridge-Enabled Camera” on 
page 25. If you have a Bluetooth
®-enabled 
PDA, mobile phone, or computer, 
you can send photos wirelessly to 
PictureMate for printing. You just 
need the optional Epson
® 
Bluetooth Photo Print Adapter. See 
“Printing From a Bluetooth 
Device” on page 27.
If you want to print in other places 
without convenient electrical 
outlets, you can buy the optional 
PictureMate battery. See “Options 
and Consumable Products” on 
page 50.
Note:
PictureMate also supports P.I.M. (PRINT Image 
Matching™) image enhancement standard that is built into 
many cameras. To see if your camera is P.I.M.-enabled, see 
your cameras documentation. 
LCD panel
DPOF
 
						

							
Welcome!11
Supported Photo Formats
Make sure your photos meet these requirements for 
printing with your PictureMate: 
❏JPEG files or uncompressed TIFF files only
❏ Resolutions ranging from 80 ×80 to 4600 ×4600 
pixels 
PictureMate recognizes and prints the first 999 photos 
on your memory card. 
Where to Find Information
Unpacking and setting up
See your  Start Here  to unpack, set 
up, and use your PictureMate. 
Printing and changing settings
Basic Operation Guide  (this book) 
explains how to print photos 
directly from your camera’s 
memory card. It also covers how to 
print from other devices, replace 
the PictureMate Photo Cartridge, 
take care of PictureMate, and 
troubleshoot problems.
Using your PictureMate with a computer
The on-screen  Users Guide on the 
CD provides comprehensive 
information and instructions for 
using PictureMate with a 
computer. 
JPEG TIFFStart Here
Basic Operation 
Guide
 
						

							
12Preparing to Print
Preparing to Print
Before you can print, you need to load paper and insert 
your memory card in PictureMate. 
Loading Paper
Follow these steps to load PictureMate Photo Paper:Caution:Do not load plain paper; this may damage 
PictureMate.  1. Move the handle to the back and down. Then 
open the paper support and output tray.
Note:
Keep the handle all the way down when printing, to 
allow paper to feed through.
output tray
handle
paper support
 
						

							
Preparing to Print13
2. Slide the top part of the paper support up gently until it clicks into place. 
3. Place your paper against  the right edge, with the 
glossy side up. 
Note:
Make sure paper is glossy side up to prevent smearing.
4. Slide the left edge guide against the paper. Make  sure it is snug, but not so tight that paper can’t 
move. 
Note:
When you need more paper, order a PictureMate 
PicturePack. See “Consumable Products” on page 50 for 
more information. Paper Handling Instructions
When storing printouts
❏ Do not touch the printed side or stack your 
printouts until the ink is dry.
❏ To avoid scratching the image, be sure not to rub 
the printed side of the paper. If the printed side is 
rubbed too strongly, ink may come off the paper.
❏ Do not stack printouts with the image sides 
touching.
❏ Do not stack printouts and conventional film 
photographs with the image sides touching.
❏ If you stack printouts, place a sheet of plain paper 
or other absorbent paper between the individual 
prints.
When storing unused paper
Return any unused paper to the original package, and 
store it away from extreme temperatures, high 
humidity, and bright lights.
Edge guide Load glossy side up
 
						

							
14Preparing to Print
When displaying printouts
❏When displaying your printouts indoors, Epson 
recommends placing your printouts in glass 
frames to preserve the  colors in your image.
❏ Avoid displaying your printouts outdoors or in a 
place exposed to direct sunlight to prevent fading.
 Note:
For best results, allow your prints to dry thoroughly for 24 
hours before framing.
Inserting Your Memory Card
1. Press the  d On  button to turn on PictureMate. 
2. Open the memory card cover.  3. Insert the memory card 
into the correct slot, as 
shown in the illustration.
Microdrive™ 
CompactFlash® (Type I + II)
Sony Memory Stick
®
Memory Stick Duo™ *
Memory Stick PRO™
Memory Stick PRO Duo™
 *
MagicGate™ Memory Stick
MagicGate Memory Stick Duo™ *
 SD (Secure Digital) miniSD™ card **
MMC™ (MultiMediaCard™) xD-Picture Card™
xD-Picture Card™ Type M
SmartMedia™ 
Top:
Middle:
Bottom:
* Requires Memory Stick 
Duo adapter
** Requires miniSD adapter