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■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.
 

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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
Warning: This product contains chemicals, including lead, known to the State of 
California to cause birth defects and other reproductive harm. Wash hands after 
handling the power supply.
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Be sure to follow all...

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■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. 
■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...

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■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 reduced print quality. For best results, use up the photo 
cartridge within six months of installing it.
■After bringing a photo cartridge inside from a cold storage site, allow it to warm 
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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 at any time, Epson cannot guarantee the quality of any 
non-Epson brand or type of paper. Printing method On-demand ink jet
Nozzle configuration 90 nozzles × 6
Colors: yellow, magenta, cyan, photo black, red, blue...

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 prevent print quality problems, use PictureMate Photo Paper.
Do not load curled or folded paper.
Photo Cartridge
Size 4 × 6 inches
Paper type Special paper distributed by Epson
Size 4 × 6 inches
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(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 photo cartridge, so even if the cartridge is refilled, the IC 
chip will report that it is empty.
 Other products may cause damage to your printer 
not covered by Epson’s warranty.
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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 (305 mm) 
Height: 6.4 inches (163 mm)
Weight 5.5 lb (2.5 kg) without photo cartridge
Printable area Border printing: 0.12 inch (3 mm) margin for all sides of 
paper
Borderless printing: no margins
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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
Storage:*, ** 5 to 85% RH
Model A251B A251E
Input AC 100 - 120 V, 50 - 60 Hz AC 220 - 240 V, 50 - 60 Hz
Output DC 42 V, 0.4 A DC 42 V, 0.4 A
Temperature 41 to 95°F (5 to 35 °C) 41 to 95°F (5 to 35°C)