Printing Wirelessly From a Bluetooth Device

To send and print photos wirelessly from Bluetooth-enabled devices, such as digital still cameras, digital video cameras, PDAs, mobile phones, and computers, you can use the optional Bluetooth Photo Print Adapter, available from Epson.

The Epson Bluetooth Photo Print Adapter (part# C12C824142) is available from your authorized Epson dealer or the Epson StoreSM at www.epsonstore.com (U.S. sales only). In Canada, please call (800) 463-7766 for dealer referral.

For product information or to find the nearest authorized dealer, please call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766).

Note: While PictureMate complies with the Bluetooth specification, it is not guaranteed to work with all devices enabled with Bluetooth wireless technology.

The communication range of the Epson Bluetooth Photo Print Adapter is approximately 30 feet (10 meters); however, this may vary depending on conditions, such as obstacles between devices, signal quality, magnetic fields, static electricity and electromagnetic interference, software, operating system, reception sensitivity, and antenna performance.

The following profiles are available for the adapter: Basic Imaging Profile (BIP), Hardcopy Cable Replacement Profile (HCRP), Object Push Profile (OPP), and Basic Print Profile (BPP).

Caution: Do not remove the adapter while it is communicating with another device or while PictureMate is printing (while the adapter's blue light is flashing). Doing so may cause PictureMate to malfunction.

See these sections for instructions on using the adapter:

Printing With Bluetooth

  1. Make sure PictureMate is on but not printing.

    2. Caution: Do not connect the Bluetooth Photo Print Adapter while PictureMate is printing; this may cause PictureMate to malfunction.

  2. Fold up the top of the Bluetooth Photo Print Adapter.



  3. Plug the adapter into the EXT/IF port on the back of PictureMate.



    4. Note: The Bluetooth Photo Print Adapter light comes on for one second. If the light does not turn on, disconnect the adapter, then reconnect it.

  4. Make sure you are within about 30 feet of PictureMate, then select the photo you want to print from your Bluetooth device and send it to PictureMate as follows:
    • For Windows, send photos directly to PictureMate with your Bluetooth file sharing program. See the documentation included with your computer's Bluetooth adapter for details on setting up Bluetooth file sharing and sending files.
    • For Mac OS X 10.2 or later, double-click the Bluetooth File Exchange utility in your Utilities folder. Then follow the on-screen steps to choose a photo file, discover your printer, and send the photo.
    • For cell phones, cameras, and PDAs, see your product's documentation for instructions on setting up Bluetooth file sharing and sending files.

      • Printing starts automatically.

      If you are trying to print a large or complex image, you may see an error message on the PictureMate screen. Try printing the image from a memory card or from your computer instead of Bluetooth.

      Note: To print from a device with encryption, to use pairing, to use a passkey, or to adjust Bluetooth settings, see Choosing Bluetooth Settings.

Disconnecting the Bluetooth Photo Print Adapter

Make sure PictureMate isn't printing, then pull the adapter out, as shown.

Caution: Do not remove the adapter when its blue light is flashing; this may cause PictureMate to malfunction.

Choosing Bluetooth Settings

If necessary, use the PictureMate buttons to choose settings for Bluetooth wireless communication. You may need to enter a passkey for PictureMate, or turn on encryption, depending on the settings for the Bluetooth-enabled device from which you want to print.

  1. On the Main Menu, press  or to highlight More Options, then press OK.



  2. Press  or to view the Bluetooth options:



  3. Select a Bluetooth option and press OK to select the settings listed below.
    Option
    Settings
    Description
    BT Device Name

    PictureMate-(number)
    (Default = 0)
    If multiple Bluetooth-enabled printers are in the same communication range, you can distinguish them by assigning each a unique number (from 0 through 9). To make the Device Name Setting take effect, turn PictureMate off and then back on.
    BT Comm. Mode

    Discoverable
    This mode allows Bluetooth-enabled devices to freely discover PictureMate and send print jobs.
    Not discoverable
    This mode prevents unknown devices from discovering the printer. To print in this mode, first search for PictureMate once in Discoverable mode. After your device has discovered PictureMate, it will subsequently be able to communicate with and print from it in this mode.
    Pairing (Bonding)
    This mode requires that a four-digit Passkey be entered into a device before it can communicate with and print from PictureMate.
    BT Encryption

    On/Off
    (Default = Off)
    Select On to encrypt communication. Encryption requires that a four-digit Passkey be entered into a device before it can communicate with and print from PictureMate.
    BT Passkey

    Any four-digit number
    (Default = 0000)
    Bluetooth PIN
    The Passkey Setting allows you to set the four-digit Passkey that must be entered into a device before printing if Pairing (Bonding) is selected as the Communication Mode or if Encryption is On.
    BT Device Address

    Set at the factory
    (Example) 11-11-11-11-11-11
    Displays the unique Bluetooth Device Address of PictureMate.