Epson PictureMate User Manual

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The EPSON StatusMonitor window appears, showing the approximate amount 
of ink left in the photo cartridge. 
Buying a PictureMate Print Pack
The PictureMate Print Pack (part# T5570) has everything you need to print in one 
box: 100 sheets of PictureMate Photo Paper and a new PictureMate Photo Cartridge.
Note: If you are out of PictureMate Photo Paper, but do not see the Replace 
cartridge message, you can still print. Use Epson Premium Glossy Photo Paper, 
Borderless 4 × 6 inches (part# S041727).
You...

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You can also buy the Print Pack from the Epson Store at (800) 873-7766 or visit 
www.epsonstore.com (U.S. sales only). In Canada, please call (800) 463-7766 for 
dealer referral.
Note: Use your photo cartridge within six months of installing it and before the 
expiration date on the package.
Visit www.MyPictureMate.com for information about PictureMate, special offers, 
and accessories. 
Removing the Used Photo Cartridge
Make sure you have a new PictureMate photo cartridge before you begin. Once you...

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3. Flip the handle over to the front. 
4. Open the cartridge door. 
5. Move the lever to the 
Release position by sliding it in the direction shown. This 
releases the cartridge. 
 

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6. Carefully pull out the cartridge and dispose of it properly. 
Warning: Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of children and do not drink the ink.
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 in its package. Then unwrap 
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3. Slide the cartridge straight into the slot, label side up, until it is fully inserted. 
Push in both sides evenly to make sure it is not crooked. 
If either side is sticking out, remove the cartridge and reinsert it so the cartridge is 
straight.
Crooked Straight
 

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4. Move the lever right to the Lock position. If it does not lock in place, the 
cartridge is crooked; you need to push in whichever side is sticking out too far. 
(See step 3.
) 
Caution: If the cartridge is not inserted correctly, ink may leak out.
5. Close the cartridge door. Make sure it is completely closed.
6. Move the handle over to the back. 
7. Reconnect the power cord. If you’re using a computer or external drive, reconnect 
the USB cable to PictureMate. 
8. Turn PictureMate back on. 
 

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When PictureMate recognizes the new photo cartridge, it starts charging the ink 
and you see an ink charging message. When charging is complete, you can begin 
printing again. 
Taking PictureMate With You
PictureMate’s handle makes it easy to carry short distances. If 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 
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5. Disconnect the power cord and any connected USB cable from the back of 
PictureMate. 
6. Pack both the PictureMate and its power cable in the box that PictureMate came 
in, or in the optional Carrying Case. 
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 Directly From...

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Caution: Never use a hard or abrasive brush, or alcohol or thinner for cleaning; 
they can damage the components and case.
Don’t get water on the components and don’t spray lubricants or oils inside 
PictureMate.
Improving Print Quality
If your print quality is not as good as it used to be, if your photos are too light or faint, 
or if you are missing colors in your prints, you may need to clean the PictureMate 
print head. You can check to see if your print head needs cleaning before you actually...

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2. Press  or   to highlight Maintenance, then press OK.
3. Press  or   to highlight 
Clean Print Head, then press OK.
4. When you see this message, press 
OK to begin cleaning the print head. 
The cleaning takes about 40 seconds, during which the message
 Cleaning print 
head. Please wait
. appears on the screen and PictureMate makes some noise.
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.
5. When cleaning is...