Control Panel Functions

Parts Left soft key Right soft key LCD screen z Print button Cancel button OK button u d l r 4-way scroll button Menu button Open button Display button d On button Power light Save button
Function Functions as shown in the bottom left of the LCD screen. Functions as shown in the bottom right of the LCD screen. Displays the printer status messages, and the panel settings. Press to start printing. Press to cancel the printing or settings. Functions as shown in the LCD screen. Press to move the cursor on the LCD screen. Press to enter the Menu mode for the print settings or maintenance options. Press to open the front cover. Press to change the view of the screen. Press to turn the printer on and off. On when the printer is turned on and ready. Shortcut button to save data to an external device or the internal CD drive (PM 280 only).
PictureMate PM 240 / PM 280

Printer Parts

Top cover: Holds the blank paper straight.
Edge guides: Help load the paper straight. Adjust the both edge guides to fit the width of your paper.
Paper feeder: Holds your paper and feeds it for printing.
Memory card light Handle Memory card slots
CD drive : Reads data from or save data to a CD. (For PictureMate PM 280 only)
Front cover: Receives the ejected paper. Open the cover to insert or eject a memory card.
DC inlet Battery cover: Remove the cover to insert an optional battery. Photo cartridge
EXT. I/F (USB) port: Used to connect the printer to the optional Bluetooth Photo Print Adapter and digital cameras that have USB DIRECT-PRINT functionality.
Photo cartridge lever Cartridge compartment cover USB port for computer: Used to connect the computer and printer together using the USB cable.

Contents

Safety Instructions Important Safety Instructions. 7 Energy Star Compliance. 14 Warnings, Cautions, and Notes. 14 Welcome! A Quick Introduction to the Digital Photography Process. Supported Photo Formats. Where to Find Information. Panel Setting Menu List. Preparing to Print Loading Paper. Paper Handling Instructions. Choosing a Photo Source. Inserting a Memory Card. Inserting a CD into the CD Drive. 18 Basic Photo Printing Changing the View of Photos on the LCD Screen. Printing All Photos. Printing Selected Photos. Printing a Range of Photos. Printing Photos Searching By Date. Printing an Index. Printing Camera-Selected DPOF Photos. Printing Options Making Paper and Print Layout Settings. Touching Up Your Photos (Manual/Auto). Adding the Date. Decorating Your Photo. Cropping and Sizing Your Photos. Removing Red-eye. Rotating a Photo on the LCD Screen. Printing with P.I.F. Frame. 31
Printing From an External Device Printing From an External Drive. 41 Printing From a PictBridge-Enabled Camera. 43 Printing From a Bluetooth Device. 45 Setting PictureMate Preferences Set Operation Sound On or Off. 50 Setting the After Printing Confirmation. 50 Setting the Language on the LCD Screen. 51 Changing the Default Print Settings. 51 Resetting All Print Settings. 52 Saving Your Photos (Backup) Saving Photos to the External Device. 53 Saving Photos to the CD (PictureMate PM 280 Only). 55 Replacing the PicturePack Checking the PicturePack Status. 58 Replacing the PicturePack. 58 Transporting Your PictureMate
Maintaining PictureMate Cleaning and Checking the Print Head Nozzles. 65 Aligning the Print Head. 66 Cleaning PictureMate. 68 Troubleshooting Error/Warning Messages. 69 Printer Power Problems. 70 Print and Noise Problems. 71 Photo Quality Problems. 72 Problems With Paper Feeding. 73 Miscellaneous Printout Problems. 74 Contacting Customer Support Regional Customer Services. 75 Ink, Paper, and Options Ink and Paper. 76 Options. 76 Using the Optional Battery. 77 Printer Specifications Index

Photo Printer

No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Seiko Epson Corporation. The information contained herein is designed only for use with this Epson printer. Epson is not responsible for any use of this information as applied to other printers. Neither Seiko Epson Corporation nor its affiliates shall be liable to the purchaser of this product or third parties for damages, losses, costs, or expenses incurred by the purchaser or third parties as a result of accident, misuse, or abuse of this product or unauthorized modifications, repairs, or alterations to this product, or (excluding the U.S.) failure to strictly comply with Seiko Epson Corporation's operating and maintenance instructions. Seiko Epson Corporation shall not be liable for any damages or problems arising from the use of any options or any consumable products other than those designated as Original Epson Products or Epson Approved Products by Seiko Epson Corporation. Seiko Epson Corporation shall not be held liable for any damage resulting from electromagnetic interference that occurs from the use of any interface cables other than those designated as Epson Approved Products by Seiko Epson Corporation. EPSON is a registered trademark and PictureMate is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. PRINT Image Matching and the PRINT Image Matching logo are trademarks of Seiko Epson Corporation. Copyright 2001 Seiko Epson Corporation. All rights reserved. USB DIRECT-PRINT and the USB DIRECT-PRINT logo are trademarks of Seiko Epson Corporation. Copyright 2002 Seiko Epson Corporation. All rights reserved. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Apple and Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. DPOF is a trademark of CANON INC., Eastman Kodak Company, Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd. and Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. The BLUETOOTH trademarks are owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc., U.S.A. and licensed to Seiko Epson Corporation. Zip is a registered trademark of Iomega Corporation. SDHC is a trademark. Memory Stick, Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO, Memory Stick PRO Duo, MagicGate Memory Stick, and MagicGate Memory Stick Duo are trademarks of Sony Corporation. xD-Picture Card is a trademark of Fuji Photo Film Co.,Ltd. General Notice: Other product names used herein are for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective owners. Epson disclaims any and all rights in those marks. Copyright 2006 Seiko Epson Corporation. All rights reserved.

If you have to fit a plug: As the colours of the mains lead of the appliance may not match the coloured markings used to identify the terminals in a plug, please observe the following: The blue wire must be connected to the terminal in the plug marked with the letter N. The brown wire must be connected to the terminal in the plug marked with the letter L. If damage occurs to the plug, replace the cord set or consult a qualified electrician.

When using the printer

Observe the following when using the printer: If you use the printer in places where the use of electronic devices is limited, such as in airplanes or hospitals, follow all instructions in those places.

When using a memory card

Use only memory cards compatible with the printer. See Inserting a Memory Card on page 23

When using LCD screen

The LCD screen contains a few small bright or dark spots. These are normal and do not mean that the LCD screen is damaged in any way. Only use a dry, soft cloth to clean the LCD screen. Do not use liquid or chemical cleansers.
When using the optional battery
If battery acid gets into your eyes or on your skin, immediately rinse the affected area thoroughly with water and seek medical treatment. If a battery is swallowed, seek medical treatment immediately. Use only an Epson Li-ion battery model D121A for this printer according to the directions in the user documentation. Replacing the battery with an incorrect model may cause an explosion. Use only AC adapter model A381H to charge the battery and operate the printer. Do not charge or use the battery with devices other than the specified product. Using the battery with other devices may damage the battery or other devices, or may cause an explosion. To protect against short circuits, do not remove the outside case of the battery. Do not handle the battery with wet hands or use them near water. Do not expose the battery to water or high humidity.
If the LCD screen on your printer's control panel is damaged, contact your dealer. If the liquid crystal solution gets on your skin, 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.

If your camera supports DPOF (Digital Print Order Format), you can preselect which photos to print while the memory card is still in your camera. Then, when you insert the card into PictureMate, it knows which photos you chose. See Printing Camera-Selected DPOF Photos on page 31. If you have a PictBridge- or USB DP (USB Direct Print)-enabled camera, you can connect the camera to PictureMate and control printing right from your camera. See Printing From a PictBridge-Enabled Camera on page 43.
Welcome! PictureMate PM 240 / PM 280

Supported Photo Formats

Where to Find Information
All manuals are common to the PictureMate PM 240 and PM 280.

Unpacking and setting up

JPEG TIFF
Make sure your photos meet these requirements for printing with your PictureMate: JPEG files or uncompressed TIFF files only Resolutions ranging from to pixels
See the Start Here to set up your PictureMate and install the software.
Using PictureMate away from home
When taking your PictureMate out with you, bring along the Portable Quick Guide for simple instructions on printing and problem solving.
PictureMate recognizes and prints the first 999 photos on your memory card.
Printing and changing settings
User's Guide - for use without a computer - (this book) explains how to print photos directly from your cameras memory card. It also covers how to print from other devices, replace the PictureMate PicturePack, take care of PictureMate, and troubleshoot problems.
Using your PictureMate with a computer
The on-screen User's Guide on the CD provides comprehensive information and instructions for using PictureMate with a computer.

Paper/Layout menu

For details, see Making Paper and Print Layout Settings on page 32.
cm (in) Borderless, Border, 2 Per Print, 4 Per Print, ID, Half Page, Index (20-up), CD Index, Digital Size Borderless, Border, Greeting Card

Panel Setting Menu List

Select menu
For details, see Basic Photo Printing on page 27.
Select All Select By Date Select Range Slideshow Select Source Select all of the photos on your card. Select photos by the date they were taken. Select a sequence of photos, for example 3 through 8. View all photos in sequence like a slide show. Select the source of the photos when two or more sources are available.

16:9 wide size

Edit menu
Crop Photo Color Effect Crop a part of your photo. (& page 36) Select Black & White to print your photo in black and white. Select Sepia to print your photo in sepia. Select None for no effect. Select Auto Correction and choose a more detailed enhancement option, or change the Brightness, Saturation, and Sharpness levels manually. (& page 33) Select On to correct red-eyes in your photo. (& page 36) You can add, edit, or remove decorations such as pop-up on/from your photos. (& page 35) Rotate your photos by 90 degrees. (& page 37)

Fix Photos

Red-Eye Reduction Decorate Photo

Rotate

Frame menu
Add or delete P.I.F. Frames to or from your photo. You can also update the P.I.F. Frames in PictureMate's internal memory (& page 37)

Borderless Expansion

Adjust the margins that are trimmed when you select Borderless. MAX: No margins are printed. MID: The expansion rate is low. (The margins might be printed.) MIN: The expansion rate is lower than MID. (The margins might be printed.)

Save Photo(s) menu

Bluetooth Save all or some of the photos on a memory card to an external device or to the CD in the CD drive (PictureMate PM 280 only). Direct Print Settings After Printing
Make the Bluetooth settings. (& page 47) If you print from a PictBridge- or USB DP-enabled digital camera, make the basic settings with this function before printing. (& page 43) Decide whether to keep the print settings you selected or return the settings to the default you selected. (& page 50) Select the language to display. Change PictureMates default settings to your own personal preferences. (& page 51) Select the default number to display from: 15 photos, 6 photos, 1 photo (with guide), 1 photo (no guide). (& page 27) Reset to the default settings. (& page 52) Set PictureMate to sound a tone. (& page 50) Select the speed to use when saving to the internal CD drive. You can select from High Speed or Normal. When High Speed is selected, the printer does not perform a verification check. Display guidance for each setting.

Inserting a Memory Card

1. 2. Press the d On button to turn on PictureMate. Make sure the memory card light is off and no cards are in both slots. Then insert a memory card into the correct slot, as shown in the illustration.
1. 2. Press the Menu button. Press the d button to highlight the Select menu, then press the right soft key. Press the d button to highlight Select Source then press the right soft key. Press the d button to choose from Memory Card, External Device, or CD (PictureMate PM 280 only), then press the right soft key. 3.
Caution: Insert just one card at a time. Load your memory card only as shown in the following table or you may damage your printer, memory card, or both. If you insert a card incorrectly, you see an error message on the LCD screen. Remove the memory card and insert it correctly. Do not press the button on the right side of the lower card slot when you insert a CompactFlash card or you cannot remove the card. If the CompactFlash card is not recognized, remove the card and insert it again.

Upper slot

Lower slot
Memory card light turns on
SDHC Memory Card xD-Picture Card xD-Picture Card Type M SD Memory Card xD-Picture Card Type H MultiMediaCard miniSDHC card * miniSD card *

CompactFlash

Microdrive
Memory Stick MagicGate Memory Stick Memory Stick PRO microSDHC card * microSD card * Memory Stick Duo * Memory Stick PRO Duo * MagicGate Memory Stick Duo * * Adapter required
The memory card light flashes and then stays on. It takes a few seconds to recognize the memory card. Now you can choose photos and layouts for printing from the LCD screen. See Basic Photo Printing on page 27.
Upper slot Push in the memory card. Pull the memory card out.
For the latest information on memory cards available for your printer, contact your dealer or regional Epson sales office.

Removing the memory card

When you are ready to remove a memory card, make sure the memory card light is not flashing, then remove the memory card from the slot.
Press the button on the right twice.
Pull the memory card out.
Caution: Do not remove a card while the memory card light is flashing; you may lose photos on your card.
Inserting a CD into the CD Drive
You can view and print photos from a CD or save photos to the CD in the PictureMate's CD drive. 1. 2. Make sure PictureMate is on. Gently push a CD into the slot until it goes completely into the printer. A light to the left of the slot flashes to indicate that the CD is being read.

Ejecting the CD

1. Press the 5 eject button near the slot. The CD comes halfway out.

eject button

Remove the CD from the slot.
For how to save photos to the CD, see Saving Photos to the CD (PictureMate PM 280 Only) on page 55

Basic Photo Printing

10. Press the right soft key to open the Paper/Layout menu.
11. Press the d button to highlight the desired paper size, then press the right soft key. 12. Press the d button to highlight the desired layout, then press the right soft key. 13. Press the z Print button to start printing.
Press the z Print button to start printing.
Printing Camera-Selected DPOF Photos
If your camera supports DPOF (Digital Print Order Format), you can use it to preselect which photos and how many copies you want to print. See your cameras manual to choose photos for printing with DPOF, then insert your memory card in PictureMate. PictureMate automatically reads your preselected photos. 1. Load paper and a memory card that contains DPOF data. The screen below appears on the LCD screen.

Printing an Index

Prints all of the photos on your memory card or from the specified external device. The photo number is printed at the lower left and the date or file name is printed at the lower right of each photo. 1. 2. 3. Select the photos to print. Press the Menu button. Press the d button to highlight the Paper/Layout menu, then press the right soft key.
2. 4. Press the d button to highlight the cm (in), then press the right soft key. Press the d button to highlight Index (20-up), then press the right soft key.
Press the right soft key to start printing.
Note: If you want to print all of the photos on the memory card, press the Cancel button. See Printing All Photos on page 27.

Printing Options

Making Paper and Print Layout Settings
You can select the print layout from the following options.
cm (in) size Borderless 16:9 wide size Borderless cm (in) size CD Index Prints 56 photos as thumbnails Digital Size
Set the number of copies for the selected photos, then press the Menu button. Press the d button to highlight the Paper/Layout menu, then press the right soft key.

Border

2 Per Print Greeting Card

4 Per Print

ID Prints two 50.8 50.8 mm size photos and two mm size photos Half Page
Press the d button to highlight the desired size, then press the right soft key. The layout menu is displayed.

Index (20-up)

Printing Options PictureMate PM 240 / PM 280
Press the d button to highlight the desired print layout, then press the right soft key. The selected paper size and layout are displayed in the upper left corner of the LCD screen.
Note: These settings affect only your printed photos. They do not change your original image files. These settings are saved when you turn off the printer or choose a different set of photos, so remember to turn off the settings when you are done.

10. Press the right soft key to preview the print settings. 11. Press the right soft key to open the Paper/Layout menu. 12. Press the d button to highlight the desired paper size, then press the right soft key. 13. Press the d button to highlight the desired layout, then press the right soft key.
Follow the steps below to update the P.I.F. Frames in PictureMate. 1. Connect or insert the device that contains P.I.F. Frames for updating. Press the Menu button. Press the d button to highlight the Frame menu, then press the right soft key. Press the d button to highlight Update Frames, then press the right soft key. If a confirmation message is displayed telling you that PictureMate will clear the print settings, press the right soft key to select Yes. Press the d button to select the source to update the P.I.F. Frame, then press the right soft key.
4. 14. Press the z Print button to start printing. 5.
Updating P.I.F. Frames in PictureMate
PictureMate stores P.I.F. Frame data within itself. You can copy the P.I.F. Frames in the following devices and update the P.I.F. Frames in PictureMates internal memory. Memory card External device CD media in the internal CD drive (PictureMate PM 280 only) 6.
Caution: Do not connect or remove a memory card, an external device, or a CD, and do not move PictureMate while updating P.I.F. Frames.
The P.I.F. Frame list is displayed. Select the P.I.F. Frame to update. The current data volume for the allocated space for P.I.F. Frame is shown on the right. P.I.F. Frame data that exceeds 100% is not updated. Note: Frames stored in PictureMate's internal memory are checked. Frames read from the connected device are not checked. You can select or deselect the Frames to store in the internal memory by using the OK button.
Press the right soft key to update.
Printing From an External Device
PictureMate can print stored photos on a computer or on another device such as an external hard drive, a Bluetooth-enabled device, or a digital camera. Note: Illustrations in this section show the PictureMate PM 240. The instructions for the PM 280 are the same. 3. 2. Make sure there are no memory cards in PictureMates memory card slots. The card light should be off. Note: If a memory card is inserted, the printer will read photos from the card, not from an external drive. If PictureMate is connected to a computer, disconnect it or turn off the computer.

Saving Photos to the CD (PictureMate PM 280 Only)
You can save photo data on a memory card to the CD in PictureMates internal CD drive. Afterwards, you can print the photos that you saved to a CD. If the photo data is larger than the CD capacity, you can save the data separately on several CDs.

Precautions

Do not insert media or material other than 12-cm CD, such as 8-cm CD, into the CD drive. Doing so may cause the printer to malfunction or you may not be able to eject.
Caution Do not remove the drive or memory card while the photos are being saved, or you may lose photos on your card or drive. You can save photos multiple times to the same disk or drive until it is full. Each time you save photos on the same disk or drive, they are saved in a new folder. The first folder is named 001, the second folder is named 002, and so on. If you save on a CD-R/DVD-R, PictureMate names the CD-R/DVD-R Photo.
While saving your data to a CD, be aware of the following points to keep your photo data safe. If the save fails, data that is being saved or saved data may not be read. Even if you avoid the following, a writing error may occur. Use an authentic brand and refer to its documentation to store the CD safely. Avoid turning off PictureMate. The CD itself may be damaged and may not be reused later.
To protect your data from vibrations, shocks, and static electricity, do not touch PictureMate while saving. Do not eject the CD or operate the printer. Before writing data to the CD using battery power, make sure the battery is charged in advance, or there is enough power charge. Do not replace the battery, connect or disconnect the AC cable, or change the power source between AC power and battery. Avoid replacing the photo cartridge or loading paper. Do not move or carry your PictureMate. The backed up CD is ejected automatically when the back up is finished. Leave more than 10 cm space around the CD drive slot. Do not vibrate or shock the printer. Do not connect or disconnect a USB cable. Do not open or close the top cover.
Inserting a CD in the CD drive
1. Before you start, check that your CD meets the following specifications. Only 12-cm CDs are compatible with this printer.
CD-R CD-RW High CD-RW Multi CD-RW Ultra
Supports both 650 MB (74 min.) and 700 MB (80 min.) capacities for each of the above media.
Make sure PictureMate is on. If you do not want to save all of the photos, select the photos to save. If you want to save all of the photos, proceed to the next step.
Gently push a CD into the slot until it goes completely into the printer. A light to the left of the slot flashes to indicate that the CD is being read.
Select All Photos or Selected Photos, then press the right soft key. On the confirmation screen, confirm the number of photos to save, then press the right soft key to proceed. If a message asking if you want to print an index of the saved photo(s) is displayed, select Yes or No. If you select Yes, the printer starts printing photos to be saved in CD Index layout after saving the photos to a disk. This layout prints a maximum of 56 thumbnails. Load 4x6 inch photo paper in the paper feeder. Follow the instructions on the LCD screen to save photos. After PictureMate has saved the photo data to a CD, it ejects the CD. Remove it from the slot. When you save to several CDs, insert another CD and continue backing up.

Disconnect the power cord and any connected USB cable from the back of PictureMate. Pack the power cord, AC adapter, paper, spare photo cartridge, and all manuals in the travel case. Pack PictureMate and the travel case in the box that PictureMate came in.
PictureMate PM 240 / PM 280 Transporting Your PictureMate
Caution: Make sure the photo cartridge is installed before transporting. Do not place PictureMate on its side or upside down, or ink may leak.
Note: If your prints do not look as good after PictureMate has been moved, try aligning the print head. See Aligning the Print Head on page 66.
Transporting Your PictureMate PictureMate PM 240 / PM 280

Maintaining PictureMate

Cleaning and Checking the Print Head Nozzles
If your print quality is not as good as it used to be, if your photos are light or faint, or you are missing colors in your prints, your print head nozzles may be clogged. Note: Print head cleaning consumes some ink. To avoid wasting ink, clean the print head only if print quality declines; for example, if the printout is blurry or the color is incorrect or missing. Use the Nozzle Check function first to confirm that the print head needs to be cleaned. This saves ink. If a message on the LCD screen tells you that the cartridge needs replacement or is low on ink, you cannot clean the print head. You must first replace the photo cartridge. Make sure that PictureMate is turned on and no warnings or errors are displayed on the LCD screen. 7. Press the right soft key, then press the z Print button to print the nozzle check pattern. 2. Load a sheet of paper. See Loading Paper on page 20. Press the Menu button. Press the d button to highlight the Maintenance menu, then press the right soft key. Press the d button to highlight Auto Cleaning, then press the right soft key. If a confirmation message is displayed, press the right soft key to select OK. The cleaning starts. The processing icon appears on the screen while cleaning is in progress.
PictureMate PM 240 / PM 280 Maintaining PictureMate
Examine the nozzle check pattern you printed.

Aligning the Print Head

If you have moved PictureMate and the print quality is not as good as it was beforefor example, you see misaligned vertical lines or light or dark horizontal bandingyou may need to align the print head. 1. Make sure that PictureMate is turned on and no warnings or errors are displayed on the LCD screen. Load a sheet of photo paper. See Loading Paper on page 20. Press the Menu button. Press the d button to display the Maintenance menu, then press the right soft key. Press the d button to highlight Head Alignment then press the right soft key.
Below are sample printouts.

Needs Cleaning

The above sample may be shown in black and white, but the actual test prints in color (Black, Cyan, Magenta and Yellow).

Colors in your photo are wrong or missing. Make sure the Color Effect setting is set to None for color photos. The print head nozzles may need cleaning; see Cleaning and Checking the Print Head Nozzles on page 65. The photo cartridge may be old or low on ink. To replace the cartridge, see Replacing the PicturePack on page 58.
Load paper glossy side up. Load up to a maximum of 20 sheets for photo papers. Place the paper in the center and slide both edge guides against it, but not so tight that paper cannot move. Do not load plain paper; this may damage PictureMate. Make sure you are using available paper for PictureMate (see Ink and Paper on page 76). Store paper flat to help prevent curling.
If you have a border on one side of your photo but not the other, make sure the paper is placed in the center of the paper feeder. Slide the edge guides against the paper. If the subject of your photo is very close to the edge of the image, you can change the amount of cropping around the edge of the image for Borderless printing by using Borderless Expansion from the Setup menu. If you see a white line around the edge of the print, select MID or MAX.
Miscellaneous Printout Problems
The printer prints blank pages. The print head may need cleaning. See Cleaning and Checking the Print Head Nozzles on page 65. The borders or layout are incorrect. Check your Layout setting to see if it is correct. See Making Paper and Print Layout Settings on page 32.
The wrong photo is printed. If your camera supports DPOF, you can preselect photos so PictureMate will print only the ones you want. See Printing Camera-Selected DPOF Photos on page 31. If your camera is PictBridge- or USB DP-enabled, you can connect it to PictureMate and control printing from your camera. See Printing From a PictBridge-Enabled Camera on page 43.
Contacting Customer Support
Regional Customer Services
If your Epson product is not operating properly and you cannot solve the problem using the troubleshooting information in your product documentation, contact customer support services for assistance. If customer support for your area is not listed below, contact the dealer where you purchased your product. Customer support will be able to help you much more quickly if you give them the following information: Product serial number (The serial number label is usually on the back of the product.) Product model Product software version (Click About, Version Info, or similar button in the product software.) Brand and model of your computer Your computer operating system name and version Names and versions of the software applications you normally use with your product

Note: For more information on Contacting Customer Support, see the Online User's Guide included in the software CD-ROM.
Europe URL http://www.epson.com Select the Support section of your local EPSON web site for the latest drivers, FAQs, manuals and other downloadables. Check your Pan-European Warranty Document for information on how to contact EPSON Customer support.
PictureMate PM 240 / PM 280 Contacting Customer Support

Ink, Paper, and Options

Ink and Paper
The following photo cartridge and Epson special paper are available for PictureMate. This information is only for standalone operation.
PictureMate PicturePack (PictureMate Photo Cartridge and 50 sheets of PictureMate Photo Paper) PictureMate PicturePack (PictureMate Photo Cartridge and 150 sheets of PictureMate Photo Paper) Epson Premium Glossy Photo Paper cm (in.) T5844
Note: The availability of special paper varies by location. Please check your local Epson customer support Web site where to buy or visit your local dealer. & See Contacting Customer Support on page 75 If you want to use paper other than the types listed above, refer to the online Users Guide manual.

Options

S041706 S041729 S041822 S041826
Bluetooth Photo Print Adapter
Bluetooth Photo Print Adapter 2 C12C82438* Note: The asterisk is a substitute for the last digit of the product number, which varies by location. & See Printing From a Bluetooth Device on page 45
Epson Premium Semigloss Photo Paper cm (in.) Epson Ultra Glossy Photo Paper cm (in.)

S041765 S041926 S041943

* For update information, check the Epson support site.
Ink, Paper, and Options PictureMate PM 240 / PM 280

Lithium Ion Battery

An optional rechargeable battery means you can use PictureMate without the AC adapter. Lithium Ion Battery C12C83108, model D121A Note: The asterisk is a substitute for the last digit of the product number, which varies by location. For details on using the optional battery, see the following section.
When you copy data on a computer to your memory card, confirm that there is enough power in the battery. If the battery runs out, saving is canceled, and corrupted data may remain on the memory card.
For safety instructions for the battery, see When using the optional battery on page 11.

Installing the battery

Follow the steps below to install the battery. 1. Make sure that PictureMate is turned off. Unplug the AC adapter from the printer. Press the release latch and remove the battery cover as shown below.
Using the Optional Battery
Note: Install the battery after installing the first photo cartridge and after ink charging is finished. You cannot save data on the memory card to an external device when using the battery. Connect the AC adapter to PictureMate when you save data.

PictureMate PM 240 / PM 280 Ink, Paper, and Options
Insert the battery into the compartment in the direction shown below until it is fixed in place.
Attach the battery cover as shown below.

Removing the battery

1. 2. Make sure that PictureMate is turned off. Press the release latch and pull out the battery.

Charging the battery

After installing the battery, charge the battery using the AC adapter. 1. 2. Make sure that the battery is installed. Connect the power cord and AC adapter, then plug in PictureMate. When PictureMate is off, the power light blinks during charging. When the battery is fully charged, the power light turns off. When PictureMate is on during charging, icon blinks on the LCD screen. When the battery is fully charged, icon appears.
Note: The battery may not be charged correctly if the temperature of the operation is not guaranteed.

Battery performance

PictureMate PM 240

PictureMate PM 280

Checking the battery status
The battery status is always displayed at the top right corner of the LCD screen.
Icon Status Sufficient battery power
Charging Time Continuous Print Time Number of Prints
Approx. 120 minutes (Approx. 150 minutes at maximum) Approx. 100 minutes * Approx. 100 sheets (in.) * Approx. 60 minutes ** Approx. 60 pages **
* When printing from a memory card with a fully charged, fresh battery, at room temperature. The number of sheets varies depending on the memory card, data size, and other conditions. ** When printing from CD drive with a fully charged, fresh battery, at room temperature. The number of sheets varies depending on the data size, and other conditions.
When the icon is green, battery power is low. When the icon is red, battery power is almost empty. Battery power is running out.

Auto Power Off

When the battery is used to power PictureMate, PictureMate will automatically turn off to save battery power if it is idle for about 15 minutes. Note: When a memory card is inserted and PictureMate is connected to a computer, it will not turn off automatically.

Battery is charging.

Battery is fully charged.

Printer Specifications

Mechanical
Model name Dimensions PictureMate PM 240 Storage Width : 215 mm (8.5 inches) Depth : 152 mm (6.0 inches) Height : 145 mm (5.7 inches) Printing Width: 215 mm (8.5 inches) Depth: 339 mm (13.3 inches) Height: 261 mm (10.3 inches) Printable area PictureMate PM 280 Storage Width : 215 mm (8.5 inches) Depth : 152 mm (6.0 inches) Height : 178 mm (7.0 inches) Printing Width: 215 mm (8.5 inches) Depth: 339 mm (13.3 inches) Height: 293 mm (11.5 inches)

Compatible memory cards

CompactFlash Memory Stick* Memory Stick PRO Memory Stick Duo** Memory Stick PRO Duo** MagicGate Memory Stick* MagicGate Memory Stick Duo** Microdrive SDHC Memory Card SD Memory Card miniSDHC card** miniSD card** microSDHC card** microSD card** MultiMediaCard xD-Picture Card xD-Picture Card Type M xD-Picture Card Type H

SD/ MMC card slot

Voltage Requirements
3.3 V 3.3 V/5 V Combined use Maximum current is 500 mA
* Maximum capacity is 128 MB. ** Adapter required.
Note: For the latest information on memory cards available for your printer, contact your dealer or regional Epson sales office.

Photo Cartridge

PictureMate Photo Cartridge
Color Black, Cyan, Magenta and Yellow Use within 6 months of opening the package. Storage: -30 to 40 C (-22 to 104 F) 1 month at 40 C (104 F) Freezing:* -15 C (5 F)

CD drive

This specifications are for PictureMate PM 280 only. Compliant CD (Read and Write)
CD-R CD-RW HIgh CD-RW Multi CD-RW Ultra
Cartridge life Temperature
* Ink thaws and is usable after approximately 3 hours at 25 C (77 F).
All of the above media types support both 650 MB (74 min) and 700 MB (80 min) capacities.

External Storage Devices

Connectivity Universal Serial Bus* Bit rate: 480 Mbps (High speed device) Connector type: USB Series A Data Encoding: NRZI

Drive Transfer rate

AC power Read and verify rate Writing rate 24x CAV CD-ROM 8x CD-R, 4x CD-RW Multi, 8x CD-RW High, 8x CD-RW Ultra Use with battery 12x CAV CD-ROM 8x CD-R, 4x CD-RW Multi, 8x CD-RW High, 8x CD-RW Ultra
Recommended cable length: Less than 1.8 meters
* Not all USB devices are supported. Contact your regional customer support for details.

Standards and Approvals

U.S. model: Safety EMC UL60950-1 CSA No.60950-1 FCC Part15 Subpart B Class B CAN/CSA-CEI/IEC CISPR22 Class B European model: EMC EN55022 Class B EN55024 EMC Directive 89/336/EEC Australian model: (For PictureMate PM 240/250 only) EMC AS/NZS CISPR22 Class B