Epson PictureMate 100 User Manual

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Get to know your PictureMate
Control Panel
Pressing the Mode button will change the following options. Pressing the Layout button will change the following layout
options.
LCD panel
Copies button
Cancel button
Memory card light
Start button
Mode button
Photo/Options button
On button
Power light
Layout button
Print all the photos, print photos pre-selected in your digital
camera when DPOF information is stored on the memory
card, or print directly from a digital camera.
Print selected photos.
Print an index of all the photos.
Display setup and maintenance options.
Print without margins.
Print with margins.
Print 2 per shee t without margins.

Epson PictureMate 100 Specifications

General

Printer Type	Photo Printer
Print Technology	Inkjet
Maximum Print Resolution	5760 x 1440 dpi
Print Size	4 x 6 inches
Connectivity	USB 2.0, PictBridge
Media Type	Photo Paper
Media Size	4 x 6 inches
Ink Type	Dye-based ink
Paper Sizes	4 x 6 inches
Ink Colors	Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black
Memory Card Slots	CompactFlash, Memory Stick, SD Card, MultiMediaCard
Ink Palette	4-color (CMYK)

Summary

Safety Instructions

Important Safety Guidelines

General safety instructions covering printer placement, setup, and basic usage precautions.

Printer Usage and Component Safety

Covers safety for printer operation, memory card use, and optional components like battery and adapter.

Cartridge Handling and Battery Disposal

Preparing to Print

Loading Paper and Handling Prints

Memory Card Operations

Basic Photo Printing

Printing Photos and Index Sheets

Printing Options

Print Modes and Effects

Saving Your Photos to an External Device (Backup)

External Device Backup Options

Printing From External Devices

Printing from Drives and PictBridge Cameras

Instructions for printing from external drives and PictBridge-enabled digital cameras.

Bluetooth Device Printing and Adapter Setup

Instructions for wireless printing via Bluetooth and connecting/disconnecting the adapter.

Bluetooth Settings and Passkey

Replacing the Photo Cartridge

Checking Ink Level and Replacing Cartridge

How to check ink levels and the detailed steps for replacing the photo cartridge.

Cartridge Installation and Removal

Detailed steps for removing the used cartridge and installing the new one correctly.

Maintaining PictureMate

Print Head Maintenance

Covers checking nozzles, cleaning the print head, and aligning the print head for optimal quality.

Printer Exterior Cleaning

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Error Messages and Power Problems

How to interpret error codes and resolve common printer power issues.

Print Quality and Noise Issues

Photo Quality and Paper Feeding Problems

Troubleshooting steps for print quality issues like banding, smearing, and paper feeding problems.

Miscellaneous Printout Problems

Contacting Customer Support

Support Services and Online Resources

Using the Optional Battery

Battery Installation and Removal

Step-by-step instructions for installing and safely removing the optional rechargeable battery.

Battery Charging and Status Check

Printer Specifications

Panel Icon List

Error, Warning, and General Icons

Print and Setup Mode Displays