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You see a confirmation screen:

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Select

Yes

, then press

OK

to clean the print head.

Cleaning takes about 60 seconds. PictureMate
makes some noise and you see an

Auto

Cleaning

message.

When cleaning is complete, PictureMate prompts
you to load paper and print a nozzle check
pattern.

6

Press

Print.

PictureMate prints a nozzle check pattern and
displays this screen:

7

Check the pattern to see if there are any gaps or
missing lines.

OK

Needs
cleaning

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Summary of Contents for PictureMate Charm - PM 225 - PictureMate Charm Compact Photo Printer

Page 1: ...CPD 27532 Printed in XXXXXX 411720300 411720300 Snap Print Enjoy Basics PM 225 ...

Page 2: ...lowing Print Packs and accessories are available Product Part Number Glossy photo paper 150 sheets and photo cartridge T5846 Matte photo paper 100 sheets and photo cartridge T5845 M PictureMate rechargeable battery C12C831082 PictureMate carrying case PMBAG06 Epson Bluetooth Photo Print Adapter C12C824383 You can also buy a Print Pack and other PictureMate accessories from an Epson authorized rese...

Page 3: ...e Photos and Print 10 Do More With Your Photos 16 Print From an External Device 22 Print From a Computer 23 Replace Print Pack 28 Take PictureMate With You 32 Set PictureMate Preferences 34 Printer Care and Troubleshooting 37 Notices 47 Index 56 ...

Page 4: ...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 the basic steps shown on the right 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 2 Print Insert your camera s memory ca...

Page 5: ...ou just have to press OK and Print See your online User s Guide for detailed information If you have a PictBridge enabled camera you can connect the camera to PictureMate and control printing right from your camera See page 22 If you want to print outdoors or in other places without convenient electrical outlets you can buy the optional PictureMate battery See your online User s Guide for detailed...

Page 6: ...tcut to the User s Guide is installed from the CD Where to Get a Print Pack and Accessories The PictureMate Print Pack has everything you need to print in one box photo paper and a photo cartridge You can buy a Print Pack wherever PictureMate is sold or from retailers that sell printer supplies The following Print Packs are available You can also buy a Print Pack and other PictureMate accessories ...

Page 7: ...5 PictureMate Buttons Start printing Change the number of photos displayed Turn PictureMate on or off Display optional settings menu Move through photos and menu options Stopprinting or cancel settings ...

Page 8: ...Load paper see page 6 When you finish printing you can remove your memory card see page 8 Inserting Your Memory Card 1 Move the handle to the back Then open the top cover 2 Raise and adjust the photo viewer screen 3 Press the corner of the output tray to open it Prepare to Print ...

Page 9: ... flashing you may lose photos on your card Now you are ready to choose your photos and start printing See page 10 MicrodriveTM CompactFlash Type I and II SDTM Secure Digital and SDHCTM High Capacity miniSDTM and miniSDHC microSD and microSDHC MMCTM MultiMediaCardTM MMCplus MMCmobile and MMCmicro xD Picture CardTM xD Picture Card Type M M and H Sony Memory Stick Memory Stick DuoTM Memory Stick Micr...

Page 10: ... Push in the card and release it then pull it straight out of the slot Bottom slot Push in and release the card release button so it pops out Then push in the button again to eject your card and pull it straight out of the slot Loading Paper Caution Don t load plain paper this may damage PictureMate 1 Move the handle to the back Then open the top cover and raise the photo viewer screen 2 Press the...

Page 11: ...he glossy or whiter side up Slide the edge guides inward slightly Note Load a maximum of 20 sheets at a time Load your paper glossy or whiter side up to prevent smearing 6 Store any unused paper in the original package and keep it flat in a dry area to prevent curling Note When you need more paper order a PictureMate Print Pack See page 28 for more information Load glossy or whiter side up ...

Page 12: ...3 If your camera supports DPOF Digital Print Order Format you can use it to pre select the photos and copies you want to print PictureMate then prints the selected photos See page 14 To view a slideshow of your photos see page 14 To store and display your printed photos see page 15 Viewing Photos on PictureMate PictureMate s photo viewer screen makes it easy to select the photos you want to print ...

Page 13: ... On button to turn it back on Printing Individual Photos You can use the photo viewer screen to select the pictures you want to print 1 After inserting a memory card press l or r to view your photos 2 When you see a photo you want press OK to select it for printing You see the number 1 on the photo indicating that one copy will be printed Note If you want to change the layout or edit your photo pr...

Page 14: ...sheets on the screen before printing Printing All Photos You can print all the photos on your camera s memory card and select the number of copies to print of each photo 1 After inserting a card press Menu 2 Press OK to choose Select Photos then press OK again to choose Select All Photos 3 If you want more than one copy of each picture press r to increase the number of copies or l to decrease it 4...

Page 15: ...s taken on specific dates If you have a lot of photos on your memory card this makes it easier to find the ones you want 1 After inserting a card press Menu 2 Press OK to choose Select Photos 3 Press l or r to highlight Select By Date then press OK You see the following 4 Press l or r to highlight the date you want then press Menu to select it A checkmark appears in the box for the selected date Y...

Page 16: ...he defaults press Menu See page 16 for instructions 3 Make sure you have enough paper loaded then press Print Viewing a Slideshow of Your Photos You can have PictureMate display all the photos on your memory card one by one 1 After inserting a card press Menu 2 Press l or r to highlight Utility then press OK 3 Press OK to select Slide Show After a few moments the slideshow begins PictureMate displ...

Page 17: ... are completely dry Let photos sit for 24 hours before framing After you print the colors on your photos will take some time to set as the ink dries During this time the colors may look different than you expect Displaying Your Photos To ensure photos will last as long as possible display them under glass or in photo albums Keep photos out of the sun to help prevent fading Storing Unused Paper Ret...

Page 18: ...Note The features described in this section do not change or replace the original digital photo file they customize only the print s you make at that time Getting Help You can learn how to improve print quality or handle memory cards paper or photo cartridges 1 Press Menu 2 Press l or r to highlight Help then press OK 3 Press l or r to highlight Improve print quality or Quick Guide then press OK 4...

Page 19: ...omatically expanded and cropped around the edges This may cause part of your image to be cut off You can control the amount of expansion and cropping see page 20 for instructions 5 At the photo selection screen press OK to select the current photo for printing See page 11 To print two or more photos per sheet select multiple copies or multiple photos For example if you want 4 mini wallet photos of...

Page 20: ...hotos and printing will be slower when you use this feature 1 Select a photo with the red eye problem 2 Press Menu 3 Press l or r to highlight Setup then press OK 4 Press l or r to highlight Advanced Settings then press OK 5 Press l or r to highlight Fix Red Eye then press OK 6 Press l or r to highlight On then press OK Fixing Photos PictureMate lets you correct the color and improve the image qua...

Page 21: ...ages that are too dark too bright or backlit This is the default setting P I M This information helps ensure an accurate image reproduction for files that include P I M PRINT Image Matching or Exif Print data None Prints photos as is or bypasses P I M or Exif Print data Select this setting for the fastest printing 5 Press OK to apply the selected setting Note The setting you select applies to all ...

Page 22: ... Then press OK Read the warning message and press OK If you see white lines on the edges of your photos after printing with the Minimum setting repeat steps 1 to 4 and select Middle or Standard Printing Photos in Black and White or Sepia You can print pictures in black and white or in a sepia tone like an old fashioned photo even when the originals are in color Your original images are not changed...

Page 23: ...s setting is available for borderless photos only 1 Select the photos that have text added by your camera 2 Press Menu 3 Press l or r to highlight Setup then press OK 4 Press l or r to highlight Advanced Settings then press OK 5 Press l or r to highlight Camera Text then press OK 6 Highlight On then press OK Note Before you print make sure the Borderless Layout setting is selected See page 17 for ...

Page 24: ...ridge A cable may not be included with your camera 1 Make sure PictureMate is on but not printing 2 Make sure there are no memory cards in PictureMate s slots Note You must remove your memory card or the printer will read photos from the card not from a camera 3 Turn on your camera 4 Connect your camera s USB cable to your camera and the EXT I F port on the back of PictureMate 5 Use your camera s ...

Page 25: ... can even copy files from your computer to the memory card See your online User s Guide for instructions Periodically it s a good idea to check Epson s support website at epson com support for free updates to your PictureMate printer software Download instructions are posted for your convenience Installing Software and Connecting PictureMate DO NOT connect PictureMate to your computer before insta...

Page 26: ... computer 2 Insert the PictureMate CD 3 With Windows Vista if you see the AutoPlay window click the option Run SETUP exe When you see the User Account Control screen click Continue 4 When you see this screen click Install 5 Read the license agreement and click Accept The software starts installing ...

Page 27: ...tureMate software is installed Note If you see a screen like this one remove your memory card and click the X in the corner to close it Note PictureMate is automatically set as your default printer If you have another printer you can change this setting in the Windows Control Panel 7 When you see the Bonus Software Installation screen select the items you want and click Install ...

Page 28: ...r s Guide for detailed instructions Installing Software for Macintosh Before you start make sure PictureMate is NOT connected to your Macintosh and does NOT have a memory card inserted in it 1 Press the P On button to turn on PictureMate 2 Insert the PictureMate CD 3 Double click the Epson icon 4 When you see this screen click Install 5 Read the license agreement and click Accept 6 Follow the on s...

Page 29: ...you re using Mac OS X 10 3 9 or 10 4 11 continue with the next step 8 When you see this screen click Add Printer 9 Follow the steps on the right side of the screen to add PictureMate 10 Follow the on screen instructions to install the rest of your software and register PictureMate 11 When you re done eject the CD Now you can print photos from your Macintosh on PictureMate see the online User s Gui...

Page 30: ...ckage Caution To ensure good results use a genuine PictureMate photo cartridge and do not refill it Other products may cause ink spills or other damage to your printer not covered by Epson s warranty Buying a Print Pack You can buy a PictureMatePrint Pack wherever PictureMate is sold or from retailers that sell printer supplies The following Print Packs are available You can also buy a Print Pack ...

Page 31: ... the cartridge read the Photo Cartridge Safety Instructions on page 49 1 Make sure PictureMate is on but not printing 2 Open the cartridge door on the back of PictureMate 3 Slide the cartridge lever left to the Release position Caution Do not try to pull out the cartridge without moving the lever 4 Pull out the cartridge and dispose of it properly For appropriate disposal check local resources for...

Page 32: ... other damage to PictureMate not covered by Epson s warranty 5 Remove the new photo cartridge from its package Caution Don t touch the small green circuit board Install the photo cartridge immediately If you leave a cartridge unpacked for a long time before using it normal printing may not be possible 6 Slide the cartridge straight into the slot label side up until it clicks into place Note The ca...

Page 33: ...your Print Pack at any time 1 Press Menu 2 Press l or r to highlight Maintenance then press OK 3 Highlight view the photo cartridge status and press OK You see the status displayed on the photo viewer screen 4 Press OK to exit Note If the screen displays a Photo Cartridge low message you should buy a new PictureMate Print Pack See page 28 for details The gray square represents the ink level ...

Page 34: ... cold PictureMate may be damaged or ink may leak 1 Press the P On button to turn PictureMate off 2 Wait until the On light goes out then unplug the power cable from the power outlet 3 Remove all paper and printed photos 4 Lower the screen then close the paper support and output tray 5 Unplug the power adapter and any connected USB cable or device Place the power cable and adapter in the PictureMat...

Page 35: ...er or go to www MyPictureMate com See page 46 for more information on purchasing PictureMate supplies and accessories With a fully charged battery you can print about 100 photos Note See the online User s Guide for detailed instructions on installing and using the optional rechargeable battery ...

Page 36: ...ettings for Bluetooth printing see your online User s Guide Return the settings to their defaults see page 35 Turning Print Preview Off or On When you press the Print button you see a screen that lets you confirm your selected photos and settings for example Then you press Print again to start printing If you don t want to see this screen before printing you can turn it off You will only need to p...

Page 37: ...eensaver then press OK 5 Press l or r to choose Off or On then press OK Changing PictureMate s Language You can change the language on PictureMate s screen to French Portuguese or Spanish 1 Press Menu 2 Press l or r to highlight Setup then press OK 3 Press l or r to highlight Language then press OK 4 Press l or r to choose the language you want then press OK Caution If you change the language all ...

Page 38: ...36 3 Press l or r to highlight Restore Defaults then press OK You see this message 4 Press l or r to select Yes or No then press OK 5 Press OK to exit ...

Page 39: ... get help on page 46 Cleaning the Print Head If your print quality is not as good as it used to be if photos are too light are missing colors or have lines running through them PictureMate s print head nozzles may need cleaning Note If the screen displays a Photo cartridge low message you may not be able to clean the print head until you replace the photo cartridge Follow these steps to clean the ...

Page 40: ...reMate makes some noise and you see an Auto Cleaning message When cleaning is complete PictureMate prompts you to load paper and print a nozzle check pattern 6 Press Print PictureMate prints a nozzle check pattern and displays this screen 7 Check the pattern to see if there are any gaps or missing lines OK Needs cleaning ...

Page 41: ...in Note You can run a nozzle check before you clean the print head Follow steps 1 through 3 on page 37 Then select Nozzle Check Aligning the Print Head If you have moved PictureMate and print quality is not as good as it used to be if your prints look fuzzy or have light or dark lines running through them you may need to align the print head 1 Load paper in PictureMate so you can print the head al...

Page 42: ...me you align the print head Cleaning Inside PictureMate To make sure your pictures look their best you may need to use a cleaning sheet to clean inside the printer Typically this is done only if you notice lines of ink smearing on the front and back of your prints Load several sheets of PictureMate paper 1 Press Menu 2 Press l or r to highlight Maintenance then press OK 3 Press l or r to select Cl...

Page 43: ... Don t get water on the components and don t spray lubricants or oils inside PictureMate Printing and Operation Problems The On light and photo viewer screen don t turn on Press the P On button to turn on PictureMate Make sure the power cable and AC adapter are securely connected at both ends Make sure your power outlet works and is not controlled by a wall switch or timer If you re using the opti...

Page 44: ...oaded correctly and make sure the handle is not resting on the paper See page 8 The printer lid paper support snaps off Replace the lid by inserting the hinges in the brackets Your memory card does not work correctly Insert only one card at a time Make sure you are using a compatible memory card See page 6 PictureMate recognizes and can print the first 9 990 photos on a memory card Photos must be ...

Page 45: ...s protection software and try installing again Make sure your system meets the requirements listed in your online User s Guide To print over a network see the online User s Guide for instructions on setting up printing Print Quality Problems You see banding light lines in your prints The print head may need cleaning See page 37 Be sure to print with the glossy or whiter side of the paper face up T...

Page 46: ...ee page 20 The print head may need cleaning See page 37 The photo cartridge may be old or low See page 28 to replace it Colors may change slightly after your print dries Wait for 24 hours and check your photo again Turn on the Fix Photo or P I M setting See page 18 Problems With Paper Feeding Paper doesn t eject fully or is wrinkled The paper may be damp Load new paper Paper doesn t feed correctly...

Page 47: ...t to help prevent curling Miscellaneous Printout Problems PictureMate prints blank pages The print head may need cleaning See page 37 The borders or layout are incorrect Select a different Layout setting See page 17 if printing directly from PictureMate or your online User s Guide if printing from a computer When you print borderless photos PictureMate automatically expands your images If your pho...

Page 48: ... located on the bottom of PictureMate Proof of purchase such as a store receipt and date of purchase Computer configuration Description of the problem Then call U S 562 276 7282 6 AM to 6 PM Pacific Time Monday through Friday Canada 905 709 2567 6 AM to 6 PM Pacific Time Monday through Friday Days and hours of support are subject to change without notice Toll or long distance charges may apply Pur...

Page 49: ...nt the printer from printing or cause ink to leak out 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 se...

Page 50: ...otocopiers or air control systems that regularly switch on and off Avoid using electrical outlets controlled by wall switches or automatic timers Keep the entire computer system away from potential sources of electromagnetic interference such as loudspeakers or the base units of cordless telephones Do not use a damaged or frayed power cord or the AC adapter or optional battery if damaged If you us...

Page 51: ... 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 ...

Page 52: ...he printer without charge for parts or labor If Epson authorizes an exchange for the defective unit Epson will ship a replacement printer to you freight prepaid so long as you use an address in Canada or the U S excluding Puerto Rico and U S Possessions Shipments to other locations will be made freight collect You are responsible for securely packaging the defective unit and returning it to Epson ...

Page 53: ...TATEMENT OR REPRESENTATIONS MADE BY ANY OTHER PERSON OR FIRM ARE VOID IN NO EVENT SHALL EPSON OR ITS AFFILIATES BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE EPSON PRODUCT WHETHER RESULTING FROM BREACH OF WARRANTY OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY IN NO EVENT SHALL EPSON OR ITS AFFILIATES BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES OF ANY KIND IN EXCESS OF THE ORIG...

Page 54: ...r PictureMate printer The included cartridge contains enough ink to allow borderless color printing of about the number of included paper sheets The other comments above also apply to the cartridge and paper included in the printer box PictureMate Print Pack Satisfaction Guarantee If you are dissatisfied because you receive fewer prints than the number of sheets of paper stated on your PictureMate...

Page 55: ... Copy of PictureMate printer receipt d Remaining paper which was included in the PictureMate printer box Customer claim status inquiries 800 305 7305 Declaration of Conformity According to 47CFR Part 2 and 15 for Class B Personal Computers and Peripherals and or CPU Boards and Power Supplies used with Class B Personal Computers We Epson America Inc Located at MS 3 13 3840 Kilroy Airport Way Long B...

Page 56: ...rence levels which exceed the limits established by the FCC for this equipment It is the responsibility of the user to obtain and use a shielded equipment interface cable with this device If this equipment has more than one interface connector do not leave cables connected to unused interfaces Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user s authority to op...

Page 57: ...ademarks Epson Exceed Your Vision is a registered logomark and PictureMate Charm is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation Epson Connection is a service mark of Epson America Inc SD is a trademark SDHC is a trademark Memory Stick Memory Stick Duo Memory Stick PRO Memory Stick PRO Duo Memory Stick Pro HG Duo Memory Stick Micro MagicGate Memory Stick and MagicGate Memory Stick Duo are trademarks of ...

Page 58: ...1 Blurry prints 43 to 44 Border layout 17 problems 45 Borderless layout 17 problems 45 Borderless expansion 20 Button Menu 16 On 23 26 32 41 47 C Cable power 32 USB 22 23 25 27 Camera printing from 22 printing text from 21 selected photos DPOF 14 camera 22 Care of photos 15 Care of PictureMate 37 40 Case optional 32 CD Index layout 17 CD installing software from 27 Charging photo cartridge 42 Choo...

Page 59: ...Customizing PictureMate 34 to 36 Cut off photos fixing 20 D Date printing photos by 13 Default settings 36 Display preferences 10 Displaying prints 15 DPOF Digital Print Order Format 14 E Effects color 20 Epson accessories 4 28 32 46 technical support 46 Exif Print 19 Expansion borderless 20 External device port 22 printing from 22 F Faint prints 44 G Gaps in image 37 to 39 44 Grainy prints 43 H H...

Page 60: ...icense agreement 24 Lights memory card 7 to 8 On 41 47 Lines in photos fixing 37 to 39 43 Loading paper 8 45 M Macintosh installing software for 26 to 27 Maintenance 37 40 Manuals 4 25 Margins incorrect 20 45 selecting 17 Memory card adapters 7 compatibility 7 light 7 to 8 problems 42 removing 8 23 Menu button 16 Missing colors 44 N Network installation 43 Noise PictureMate 42 Nozzles checking 38 ...

Page 61: ...8 45 output tray 32 storing 15 support 8 32 Photo choosing 10 14 correction 18 displaying 15 DPOF 14 fixing 18 fixing cut off 20 paper 28 quality problems 43 remove red eye 18 slideshow 14 storing 15 viewing 10 14 Photo cartridge buying 4 28 door 29 to 31 information 51 to 53 release lever 29 30 safety instructions 49 status 31 ...

Page 62: ...ing on 23 26 41 Power cable 32 Preferences setting 34 to 36 Previewing printing 11 to 14 Print preview 11 to 14 speed increasing 43 Print head aligning 39 40 cleaning 37 to 39 43 PRINT Image Matching 19 Print Pack buying 4 28 information 51 to 53 replacing 28 status 31 Print quality problems 43 Printing all photos 12 black and white 20 from camera 22 from external device 22 individual photos 12 ph...

Page 63: ...r 30 Replacing photo cartridge 28 Resetting preferences 34 to 36 S Safety instructions 47 Saving power 11 Screen adjusting angle 10 blank 11 41 display options 10 instructions on 16 problems 41 safety instructions 50 using 10 40 Sepia 20 Service 46 Settings default 36 Several photos selecting 12 Slideshow 14 Slow printing 43 Smeared prints 43 to 44 Software installing 23 27 43 Speed increasing pri...

Page 64: ...echnical support 46 Troubleshooting 37 45 Turning printer on or off 23 26 32 41 47 U USB cable 22 23 25 27 User s Guide 4 25 W Wallet size photos 17 Warranty 50 to 51 Where to get help 46 Windows installing software for 23 to 26 ...

Page 65: ...lowing Print Packs and accessories are available Product Part Number Glossy photo paper 150 sheets and photo cartridge T5846 Matte photo paper 100 sheets and photo cartridge T5845 M PictureMate rechargeable battery C12C831082 PictureMate carrying case PMBAG06 Epson Bluetooth Photo Print Adapter C12C824383 You can also buy a Print Pack and other PictureMate accessories from an Epson authorized rese...

Page 66: ...CPD 27532 Printed in XXXXXX 411720300 411720300 Snap Print Enjoy Basics PM 225 ...

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