The Epson PictureMate is a small format photo printer that allows you to print photos with or without a computer. The printer has an on-screen display, a one-touch printing option and slots for your camera’s memory cards. Like other printers, the Epson PictureMate’s printer head needs cleaning when your photos become too light, have lines running across the image or colors are missing. The head is easily cleaned through an “Auto Cleaning” function found in the printer’s control menu.