Epson 297 - User Manual

Some of the best times are on vacation with friends. Share the great adventures when you return with a photo book that
you can create quickly using a small photo album and personalized cover that slips into the first sleeve. Pre-print postcard
backs before you leave, apply a 4x6 print (take your PictureMate
®
Personal Photo Lab along for on the spot printing), and
send to friends to highlight your travels as you go, or customize cards with your favorite photos to send when you return.
Download files FREE here at EpsonCreativeZone.com and you’ll see how fast and easy it is to organize and share
your travel photos.
Materials Suggested:
(Not all are required) For printing: Epson Borderless 4"x6" Premium Glossy Photo Paper, Epson PictureMate™
Personal Photo Lab and an Epson Stylus Photo Printer.
Travel - Themed Brag Book:
Step 1: Click on the brag book file (front) to open as a .jpg, or import into your preferred layout or
photo editing program
.
Step 2: Type your traveler’s name, date, etc. inside the brown boxes.
Step 3: Click on the brag book file (back) to open as a .jpg, or import into your preferred layout or
photo editing program
.
Step 4: Print your front and back brag book covers. Remember to choose the correct paper size and paper
type setting in your printer driver.
Step 5: Trim the covers along the page design edge.
Step 6: Using your favorite adhesive, attach the covers to a store-bought 4"x6" album.
Travel - Themed Postcards:
Step 1: Click on your desired postcard design (front) to open as a .png, or import into your preferred layout
or photo editing program.
Step 2: Add your digital photo onto a new layer behind the postcard template layer. Crop and/or resize,
and move photo to fit within the open window of the template.
Step 3: Add your journaling, captions and dates using the text tool on a new layer above the accordion
background template layer.
average per project
Share your adventures with a quick and easy
photo book and personalized postcards.
Project #297:
Travel Brag Book
& Postcards
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Epson 297 Specifications

General

Brand	Epson
Model	297
Category	Printer
Language	English

Summary

Travel Brag Book

Brag Book Step 1

Click on the brag book file (front) to open as a .jpg, or import into your preferred layout.

Brag Book Step 2

Type your traveler's name, date, etc. inside the brown boxes provided.

Brag Book Step 3

Click on the brag book file (back) to open as a .jpg, or import into your preferred layout.

Brag Book Step 4

Print your front and back brag book covers using correct paper settings.

Brag Book Step 5

Trim the covers along the page design edge for a neat finish.

Brag Book Step 6

Attach the covers to a store-bought 4"x6" album using adhesive.

Travel Postcards

Postcard Step 1

Click on your desired postcard design (front) to open as a .png or import into layout.

Postcard Step 2

Add your digital photo onto a new layer behind the template layer.

Postcard Step 3

Add journaling and captions using the text tool on a new layer.

Postcard Step 4

Print your postcard front, ensuring correct paper size and type settings.

Postcard Step 5

Download the postcard (back) design to open as a .jpg or import.

Postcard Step 6

Print your postcard back, using the correct paper size and type settings.

Postcard Step 7

Adhere prints back-to-back using spray adhesive or a sticker maker.

Postcard Step 8

Handwrite your personal message and address the postcard.