Epson PictureMate 100 Specifications

iGet to know your PictureMateControl PanelPressing the Mode button will change the following options. Pressing the Layout button will change the foll

4 Safety Instructions❏ Important: The wires in the mains lead fitted to this appliance are coloured in accordance with following code: Blue - Neutral,

Safety Instructions 5When 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

6 Safety Instructions❏ Do not expose the battery to water or high humidity.❏ Do not drop, puncture, disassemble, mutilate, or short-circuit the batter

Safety Instructions 7When disposing of the optional batteryBefore disposing of the battery, make sure you discharge them completely.Warning:❏ Do not d

8 Safety Instructions❏ Store each photo cartridge so that the bottom of its packaging faces down.ENERGY STAR® ComplianceAs an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Ep

Welcome! 9Welcome!PictureMate™ is your easy-to-use, personal photo lab. Just insert a digital camera memory card and you’re ready to print brilliant p

10 Welcome!Special FeaturesPrinting with your PictureMate becomes even easier with these special features:From the PictureMate LCD panel, you can prin

Welcome! 11Supported Photo FormatsMake sure your photos meet these requirements for printing with your PictureMate: ❏ JPEG files or uncompressed TIFF

12 Preparing to PrintPreparing to PrintBefore you can print, you need to load paper and insert your memory card in PictureMate. Loading PaperFollow th

Preparing to Print 132. Slide the top part of the paper support up gently until it clicks into place. 3. Place your paper against the right edge, with

iiPrinter PartsPaper supportHandleOutput trayMemory card slot coverEXT/IF (USB) port USB port for computerBattery coverPower cableCartridge compartmen

14 Preparing to PrintWhen displaying printouts❏ When displaying your printouts indoors, Epson recommends placing your printouts in glass frames to pre

Preparing to Print 15Push the card in carefully until it stops (it won’t go in all the way).Insert just one card at a time.When it is in, the memory c

16 Basic Photo PrintingBasic Photo PrintingPrinting All Photos1. Press the Mode button to select / .2. Press the or button to select the number o

Basic Photo Printing 172. Press the or button to select the photo you want to print.3. Press the or button to select the number of copies.4. R

18 Printing OptionsPrinting OptionsPrinting Photos in Black and White or SepiaYou can print your photo in black and white or in a sepia tone without c

Printing Options 19❏ If your camera doesn’t support PRINT Image Matching, you can use PhotoEnhance to make adjustments for the type of environment in

20 Printing Options2. To print the date, press the or button to select Date Stamp, then press the Start button.3. Press the or button to sel

Printing Options 21Resetting the printing optionsYou can reset the printing options to the original, default settings.1. Press the Mode button to sele

22 Saving Your Photos to an External Device (Backup)Saving Your Photos to an External Device (Backup)You can save your photo files to one of the follo

Saving Your Photos to an External Device (Backup) 235. Press the Mode button to select .6. Press the or button to select Backup, then press the

iiiContentsSafety InstructionsImportant Safety Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1Warnings, Cautions, and Notes . . . . . . .

24 Printing From an External DevicePrinting From an External DevicePictureMate can print stored photos on a device such as an external hard drive, a B

Printing From an External Device 255. For a CD, MO or Zip drive, insert a CD/DVD, MO or Zip disk with photos into the drive. If you used PictureMate t

26 Printing From an External Device4. Connect your camera’s USB cable to your camera and the EXT/IF port on the back of PictureMate. 5. Use the digita

27Printing From a Bluetooth DeviceAbout the Bluetooth Photo Print AdapterThe optional Bluetooth Photo Print Adapter is a wireless communication module

28Connecting and Disconnecting the Bluetooth Photo Print AdapterConnecting1. Insert the Adapter connector into the EXT/IF port as shown below.Caution:

29Bluetooth SettingsUse the LCD panel on the printer to make settings for Bluetooth wireless communication. See “Making settings” on page 30Outline of

30Making settings1. Connect the Bluetooth Photo Print Adapter to your printer. See “Connecting and Disconnecting the Bluetooth Photo Print Adapter” on

313. Press the or button to select a number for the digit, then press the or button to change the digit.4. Select numbers for the other digits

32 Replacing the Photo CartridgeReplacing the Photo CartridgeChecking the Photo Cartridge Status (Ink Level)When the photo cartridge is low on ink, yo

Replacing the Photo Cartridge 33Replacing the Photo CartridgePictureMate uses photo cartridge equipped with an IC chip. The IC chip accurately monitor

ivMaintaining PictureMateChecking the Print Head Nozzles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39Cleaning the Print Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

34 Replacing the Photo Cartridge1. Make sure that PictureMate is on, but not printing.Note:Check the ink status. See “Checking the Photo Cartridge Sta

Replacing the Photo Cartridge 356. Set the cartridge lock lever in the Release position by sliding the lever to the right, then down and to the left.

36 Replacing the Photo Cartridge8. Place the cartridge properly into the cartridge holder, then push it in until you feel resistance and hear the cart

Taking PictureMate With You 37Taking PictureMate With YouPictureMate’s handle makes it easy to carry short distances. If your PictureMate is going to

38 Taking PictureMate With YouCaution:Make sure the photo cartridge is installed before transporting. Don’t place PictureMate on its side or upside do

Maintaining PictureMate 39Maintaining PictureMateChecking the Print Head NozzlesIf you find that the printout is unexpectedly faint or that dots are m

40 Maintaining PictureMateCleaning the Print HeadIf your print quality is not as good as it used to be, if your photos are light or faint, or you are

Maintaining PictureMate 41Aligning the Print HeadIf you have moved PictureMate and print quality is not as good as it was before—for example, you see

42Cleaning PictureMateTo keep PictureMate operating at its best, clean it thoroughly several times a year as follows.1. Turn off PictureMate and unplu

Troubleshooting 43TroubleshootingThe solutions herein are for problems when printing directly from a memory card.Error/Warning MessagesYou can identif

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44 TroubleshootingPrint and Noise ProblemsPictureMate makes an unexpected noise after you install a photo cartridge.The first time you install the pho

Troubleshooting 45Photo Quality ProblemsYou see banding (light lines) in your prints.❏ The print head nozzles may need cleaning; see “Cleaning the Pri

46 Troubleshooting❏ Make sure your paper isn’t damaged, old, dirty, or loaded face down. If it is, reload a new stack of paper with the glossy side up

Troubleshooting 47Miscellaneous Printout Problems The printer prints blank pages.The print head may need cleaning. See “Cleaning the Print Head” on pa

48 Contacting Customer SupportContacting Customer SupportRegional Customer ServicesIf your Epson product is not operating properly and you cannot solv

50 Options and Consumable ProductsOptions and Consumable ProductsOptionsBluetooth Photo Print AdapterBluetooth unit C12C824✽✽✽Note:The asterisk is a s

Options and Consumable Products 51Using the Optional BatteryNote:❏ Install the battery after installing the first photo cartridge and after ink chargi

52 Options and Consumable ProductsNote:Push the battery all the way into the compartment so that it locks into place as shown below.5. Close the batte

Options and Consumable Products 53When PictureMate is on during charging, icon blinks on the LCD panel. When the battery is fully charged, icon ap

54 Printer SpecificationsPrinter SpecificationsPrinter ElectricalRatingPrinterAC AdapterDimensions StorageWidth: 256 mm (10.0 inches)Depth: 154 mm (6.

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Printer Specifications 55Printer Operated by AC AdapterEnvironmental*Without condensationWhen not charging an optional batteryWhen charging an optiona

56 Printer SpecificationsBuilt-in card slots* Maximum capacity is 128 MB.** Adapter required.Card Slots CF Type II card slotCompatible with “CF+ and

Printer Specifications 57Photo CartridgePictureMate Photo Cartridge (T573)* Ink thaws and is usable after approximately 3 hours at 25°C (77°F).Externa

58 Printer Specifications

Index 59IndexAAlign Print Head, 41All photos, 16Auto correct photo, 18BBackup photos, 22Batterybuying, 50using, 51 to 53Black and white printing, 18Bl

60 IndexMarginsincorrect, 47Memory cardadapter, 14compatibility, 14, 56inserting, 14problems, 43, 44removing, 15Memory Stick, 14Microdrive, 14MiniSD c

Panel Icon List 61Panel Icon ListPrinter errors and conditions are displayed with image icons and numerical codes.Error DisplayDisplay MeaningInk out.

62 Panel Icon ListNo memory card is inserted. Insert a memory card.PC connected.Disconnect a PC from the printer.Cartridge compartment cover is open.C

Panel Icon List 63Warning DisplayWaste ink pad in the printer is saturated. Call for service. See “Contacting Customer Support” on page 48Display Mean

64 Panel Icon ListIcon List See “Checking the battery status” on page 53 for the battery icons.InformationThe image is too complex to print with Bluet

Safety Instructions 1Safety InstructionsImportant Safety InstructionsRead all of the instructions in this section before using your printer. Also, be

Panel Icon List 65Print Mode Display Setup/Utilities Mode DisplayDisplay MeaningPrint all photos See “Printing All Photos” on page 16Print an index Se

66 Panel Icon ListSee “Bluetooth Settings” on page 29 on the menus that appear when the optional Bluetooth Photo Print Adapter is connected.Color effe

2 Safety InstructionsWhen setting up your printerObserve the following when setting up the printer:❏ Do not block or cover the vents and openings in t

Safety Instructions 3❏ Never disassemble, modify, or attempt to repair the AC adapter, power cord, printer, and options by yourself except as specific