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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 warnings and instructions marked on the printer.
■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.
■Do not move the print head by hand; otherwise, you may damage the printer.
■Always turn the printer off using the 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 installed.
■Leave the photo cartridge installed. Removing the cartridge can dehydrate the 
print head and may prevent the printer from printing.
■Do not remove the memory card or turn off the printer while the computer and 
the memory card are communicating (when the memory card light is flashing). 
■The methods for using memory cards vary according to card type. Be sure to refer 
to the documentation packaged with your memory card for details. 
■Use only memory cards compatible with the printer. Refer to Compatible 
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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 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 places subject to high temperature, such as your car. 
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.
Photo Cartridge Safety Instructions
■Keep photo cartridges out of the reach of children and do not drink the ink. 
■Do not shake the photo cartridge after removing it from the bag; this can cause 
leakage.
■Be careful when you handle used photo cartridges, as there may be some ink 
remaining around the ink supply ports. If ink gets onto your skin, wash the area 
thoroughly with soap and water. If ink gets into your eyes, flush them 
immediately with water. If discomfort or vision problems continue after a 
thorough flushing, see a doctor immediately.
■Do not remove or tear the label on the cartridge; this can cause leakage.
■Do not dismantle photo cartridges or try to refill them. This could damage the 
print head.
 
						

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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 
up at room temperature for at least three hours before using it.
■Store photo cartridges in a cool, dark place.
■Do not touch the green IC chip on the bottom of the cartridge. Doing so may 
prevent normal operation and printing.
■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.
■Store each photo cartridge so that the bottom of its packaging faces down.
PictureMate Screen (LCD) Safety Instructions
■The LCD screen contains a few small bright or dark spots. These are normal and 
do not mean that the screen is damaged in any way. 
■Only use a dry, soft cloth to clean the LCD screen. Do not use liquid or chemical 
cleansers. 
■If the LCD screen 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. 
 
						

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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
Print direction Bidirectional with logic seeking
Control code ESC/P
® raster
EPSON Remote
 
						

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(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
Paper type Special paper distributed by Epson
 
						

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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.
Do not use a photo cartridge if the date on the package has expired.
Do not leave photo cartridge or PictureMate with photo cartridge exposed to heat 
or direct sunlight. 
Mechanical
Colors Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Red, and Blue
Cartridge life 6 months at 77 °F (25 °C) after opening the package
Temperature Storage: 
–4 to 104 °F (–20 to 40 °C)
1 month at 104 °F (40 °C)
Transit: 
–22 to 140 °F (–30 to 60 °C)
120 hours at 140 °F (60 °C)
Freezing:* 12.2 °F (–11 °C)
Paper path Sheet feeder, top entry
Sheet feeder capacity 20 sheets
 
						

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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
120 V Model 220 V Model 
Input voltage range 108 to 132 V 198 to 264 V
Rated frequency 
range50 to 60 Hz
49.5 to 60.5 Hz
Input frequency range
Rated current 0.4 A 0.25 A 
Power consumption Approx. 13.0 W
(while printing)
Approx. 4.0 W in Sleep 
modeApprox. 13.5 W
(while printing)
Approx. 4.5 W in Sleep 
mode
 
						

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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)