Epson Stylus Photo R240, Stylus Photo R245, Stylus Photo R250, ME Photo 20 Service Manual

SERVICE MANUAL

Color Inkjet Printer

EPSON Stylus Photo R240/R245/R250

EPSON ME PHOTO 20

SEIJ05011

	PRECAUTIONS
Precautionary notations throughout the text are categorized relative to 1)Personal injury and 2) damage to equipment.
DANGER	Signals a precaution which, if ignored, could result in serious or fatal personal injury. Great caution should be exercised in performing
	procedures preceded by DANGER Headings.
WARNING	Signals a precaution which, if ignored, could result in damage to equipment.

The precautionary measures itemized below should always be observed when performing repair/maintenance procedures.

DANGER

1.ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE PRODUCT FROM THE POWER SOURCE AND PERIPHERAL DEVICES PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE OR REPAIR PROCEDURES.

2.NO WORK SHOULD BE PERFORMED ON THE UNIT BY PERSONS UNFAMILIAR WITH BASIC SAFETY MEASURES AS DICTATED FOR ALL ELECTRONICS TECHNICIANS IN THEIR LINE OF WORK.

3.WHEN PERFORMING TESTING AS DICTATED WITHIN THIS MANUAL, DO NOT CONNECT THE UNIT TO A POWER SOURCE UNTIL INSTRUCTED TO DO SO. WHEN THE POWER SUPPLY CABLE MUST BE CONNECTED, USE EXTREME CAUTION IN WORKING ON POWER SUPPLY AND OTHER ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS.

4.WHEN DISASSEMBLING OR ASSEMBLING A PRODUCT, MAKE SURE TO WEAR GLOVES TO AVOID INJURIER FROM METAL PARTS WITH SHARP EDGES.

WARNING

1.REPAIRS ON EPSON PRODUCT SHOULD BE PERFORMED ONLY BY AN EPSON CERTIFIED REPAIR TECHNICIAN.

2.MAKE CERTAIN THAT THE SOURCE VOLTAGES IS THE SAME AS THE RATED VOLTAGE, LISTED ON THE SERIAL NUMBER/RATING PLATE. IF THE EPSON PRODUCT HAS A PRIMARY AC RATING DIFFERENT FROM AVAILABLE POWER SOURCE, DO NOT CONNECT IT TO THE POWER SOURCE.

3.ALWAYS VERIFY THAT THE EPSON PRODUCT HAS BEEN DISCONNECTED FROM THE POWER SOURCE BEFORE REMOVING OR REPLACING PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARDS AND/OR INDIVIDUAL CHIPS.

4.IN ORDER TO PROTECT SENSITIVE MICROPROCESSORS AND CIRCUITRY, USE STATIC DISCHARGE EQUIPMENT, SUCH AS ANTI-STATIC WRIST STRAPS, WHEN ACCESSING INTERNAL COMPONENTS.

5.REPLACE MALFUNCTIONING COMPONENTS ONLY WITH THOSE COMPONENTS BY THE MANUFACTURE; INTRODUCTION OF SECONDSOURCE ICs OR OTHER NON-APPROVED COMPONENTS MAY DAMAGE THE PRODUCT AND VOID ANY APPLICABLE EPSON WARRANTY.

6.WHEN USING COMPRESSED AIR PRODUCTS; SUCH AS AIR DUSTER, FOR CLEANING DURING REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE, THE USE OF SUCH PRODUCTS CONTAINING FLAMMABLE GAS IS PROHIBITED.

About This Manual

This manual describes basic functions, theory of electrical and mechanical operations, maintenance and repair procedures of the printer. The instructions and procedures included herein are intended for the experienced repair technicians, and attention should be given to the precautions on the preceding page.

Manual Configuration

This manual consists of six chapters and Appendix.

CHAPTER 1. PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS

Provides a general overview and specifications of the product.

CHAPTER 2. OPERATING PRINCIPLES

Describes the theory of electrical and mechanical operations of the product.

CHAPTER 3. TROUBLESHOOTING

Describes the step-by-step procedures for the troubleshooting.

CHAPTER 4. DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY

Describes the step-by-step procedures for disassembling and assembling the product.

CHAPTER 5. ADJUSTMENT

Provides Epson-approved methods for adjustment.

CHAPTER 6. MAINTENANCE

Provides preventive maintenance procedures and the lists of Epson-approved lubricants and adhesives required for servicing the product.

CHAPTER 7. APPENDIX

Provides the following additional information for reference:

•Connector Summary

•Exploded Diagram

•Electrical Circuits

Symbols Used in this Manual

Various symbols are used throughout this manual either to provide additional information on a specific topic or to warn of possible danger present during a procedure or an action. Be aware of all symbols when they are used, and always read NOTE, CAUTION, or WARNING messages.

ADJUSTMENT REQUIRED

CAUTION

CHECK

POINT

Indicates an operating or maintenance procedure, practice or condition that, if not strictly observed, could result in injury or loss of life.

Indicates an operating or maintenance procedure, practice, or condition that, if not strictly observed, could result in damage to, or destruction of, equipment.

May indicate an operating or maintenance procedure, practice or condition that is necessary to accomplish a task efficiently. It may also provide additional information that is related to a specific subject, or comment on the results achieved through a previous action.

WARNING	Indicates an operating or maintenance procedure, practice or
	condition that, if not strictly observed, could result in injury or loss
	of life.

Indicates that a particular task must be carried out according to a certain standard after disassembly and before re-assembly, otherwise the quality of the components in question may be adversely affected.

Revision Status

Revision	Date	Item	Description
A	October 7, 2005	---	First Release
B	March 10, 2006	5.1.2 Adjustments Required After Part	PW Sensor Adjustment (PW Deterioration Adjustment) added after Main
		Replacement (p.129)	Board Replacement(Read OK)
C	October 6, 2006	All	EPSON ME PHOTO 20 is added.
		1.2.1.3 Paper Support (p.11)	Table 1-3 “Exclusive Papers” is modified.
		1.2.1.5 Ink Cartridge Specification (p.15)	EPSON ME PHOTO 20 is added.
		1.6.3 Control Panel Appearance (p.31)	EPSON ME PHOTO 20 is added.
		5.1.2 Adjustments Required After Part	Error correction
		Replacement (p.129)

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Contents

	Chapter1			PRODUCT DESCRIPTION			1.4.3 Layout and Paper Type, Paper Size .........................................................			23
							1.4.4	Trimming Function		23
	1.1	Overview			10
							1.4.5 Assignment Rules for Photo Frame Numbers and Rotation			24
		1.1.1	Features		10
							1.4.6	Layout Drawings		25
	1.2	Specifications			11
							1.4.6.1		Border free ........................................................................................	25
		1.2.1	Printer specifications................................................................................		11		1.4.6.2		1-up with borders ..............................................................................	25
		1.2.1.1		Physical Specification .......................................................................	11		1.4.6.3		20-up .................................................................................................	26
		1.2.1.2		Printing Specification........................................................................	11		1.4.6.4		30-up .................................................................................................	26
		1.2.1.3		Paper Support....................................................................................	11		1.4.6.5		80-up .................................................................................................	27
		1.2.1.4		Printing Area .....................................................................................	13		1.4.7 Relation between Paper Type and Quality...............................................			27
		1.2.1.5		Ink Cartridge Specification ...............................................................	15	1.5	USB Direct-Print/PictBridge Functions			28
		1.2.1.6		Electric Specification	15
							1.5.1	Supported Device		28
		1.2.1.7		Environmental Performance	16
							1.5.2 Functions Available from DSC			28
		1.2.1.8		Durability	16
							1.5.3	Operation		28
		1.2.1.9		Safety Standards: EMC	16
							1.5.3.1		Preparation	28
		1.2.1.10 CE Marking			16
							1.5.3.2		Standard Operations	28
	1.3	Interface			17
				............................................................................................................			1.5.3.3 Display when DSC is Connected......................................................			29
		1.3.1	USB Interface...........................................................................................		17		1.5.3.4		Cancel Print.......................................................................................	29
		1.3.2	Standard Card Slots..................................................................................		18		1.5.3.5 Operation when the Printing is Completed.......................................			29
		1.3.2.1		Memory card .....................................................................................	18		1.5.3.6		Exclusive Control Specifications for Paper Type, Size, and Layout 29
		1.3.2.2 Supported power supply voltage.......................................................			18		1.5.3.7 Camera direct error executing other processing (error)....................			29
		1.3.2.3		Multi-slot operations.........................................................................	19	1.6	Control Panel			30
	1.4	Memory Card Print			20
							1.6.1	Buttons .....................................................................................................		30
		1.4.1	Basic Specifications .................................................................................		20		1.6.2	Indicators..................................................................................................		30
		1.4.1.1		File system ........................................................................................	20		1.6.3	Control Panel Appearance .......................................................................		31
		1.4.1.2		Media format.....................................................................................	20		1.6.4 The method of changing mode.................................................................			32
		1.4.1.3		File formats .......................................................................................	20		1.6.5	Operations ................................................................................................		33
		1.4.1.4		Valid image size................................................................................	20		1.6.5.1 Memory card mode/Setup mode/DSC direct mode..........................			33
		1.4.1.5		Maximum number of photo data files...............................................	21		1.6.5.2		Memory Card Insertion/Ejection ......................................................	35
		1.4.1.6		Thumbnail image data.......................................................................	21		1.6.5.3		Connection/Removal of DSC ...........................................................	35
		1.4.1.7		File sorting ........................................................................................	21		1.6.5.4 Low Power Panel Mode....................................................................			35
		1.4.1.8		File sorting rules ...............................................................................	21		1.6.5.5 Paper Thickness Lever Function.......................................................			35
		1.4.1.9 Rules for acquisition of date/time data .............................................			21		1.6.6 Printer Condition and Panel Status ..........................................................			36
		1.4.1.10 Number of sheets which can be printed in total................................			21
		1.4.2	Functions ..................................................................................................		22
		1.4.2.1		List of functions ................................................................................	22
		1.4.2.2 Memory card printing mode .............................................................			22

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Chapter2			OPERATING PRINCIPLES
2.1	Overview...........................................................................................................			40
2.2	Printer Mechanism............................................................................................			40
	2.2.1	Printer Mechanism ...................................................................................		40
	2.2.2	Print Head.................................................................................................		41
	2.2.2.1		Printing Process ................................................................................	42
	2.2.2.2		Printing Method ................................................................................	42
	2.2.3	Carriage Mechanism ................................................................................		43
	2.2.3.1		Carriage Mechanism .........................................................................	43
	2.2.3.2 Carriage Home Position Detection ...................................................			44
	2.2.3.3 Sequence Used for PW Detection.....................................................			44
	2.2.4	Paper Loading/Feeding Mechanism.........................................................		45
	2.2.4.1		Paper Loading Mechanism ...............................................................	46
	2.2.4.2		Paper Feeding Mechanism ................................................................	49
	2.2.5	Ink System Mechanism ............................................................................		50
	2.2.5.1		Capping Mechanism .........................................................................	51
	2.2.5.2		Pump Unit Mechanism .....................................................................	52
	2.2.6	Ink Sequence ............................................................................................		53
2.3	Electrical Circuit Operating Principles .............................................................			54
	2.3.1	C610 PSB/PSE Board ..............................................................................		55
	2.3.2	C606 Main Board.....................................................................................		56
	2.3.2.1		Main Elements ..................................................................................	56
Chapter3			TROUBLESHOOTING
3.1	Overview...........................................................................................................			59
3.2	Error Indications and Fault Occurrence Causes ...............................................			59
3.3	Troubleshooting ................................................................................................			60
	3.3.1	Superficial Phenomenon-Based Troubleshooting....................................		74
Chapter4			DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY
4.1	Overview...........................................................................................................			82
	4.1.1	Precautions ...............................................................................................		82
	4.1.2	Tools.........................................................................................................		82
	4.1.3	Work Completion Checklist.....................................................................		83
4.2	Cautions on Disassembly/Reassembly of Printer Mechanism & How to Ensure
	Quality of Reassembled Printers			84
4.3	Disassembly Procedure.....................................................................................			85
	4.3.1	Paper Support Assy. .................................................................................		86

4.3.2	Stacker Assy.............................................................................................	86
4.3.3	Printer Cover ............................................................................................	87
4.3.4	Panel Unit.................................................................................................	88
4.3.5	Upper Housing .........................................................................................	90
4.3.6	Print Head ................................................................................................	91
4.3.7	Main Board Unit ......................................................................................	93
4.3.8	Head Cable Frame....................................................................................	95
4.3.9	Printer Mechanism ...................................................................................	96
4.3.10	PS Board Unit ..........................................................................................	99
4.3.11	Waste Ink Pad ........................................................................................	100
4.3.12	ASF Unit ................................................................................................	101
4.3.13	CR Motor ...............................................................................................	103
4.3.14	PF Motor and PF Encoder Sensor..........................................................	104
4.3.15 Carriage Unit, CR Encoder Board, PW Sensor Board, Head FFC ........		106
4.3.16 Shaft Holder Unit ...................................................................................		110
4.3.17 Spur Gear 36.8, Extension Spring 0.143, Clutch ...................................		112
4.3.18 PE Sensor Board and PE Sensor Lever..................................................		113
4.3.19 Upper Paper Guide Unit.........................................................................		114
4.3.20 CR Guide Frame ....................................................................................		115
4.3.21 Paper Eject Frame Unit ..........................................................................		116
4.3.22 Ink System Unit .....................................................................................		118
4.3.23 Front Paper Guide Unit ..........................................................................		120
4.3.24 PF Scale/PG Sensor ...............................................................................		121
4.3.25 PF Roller Unit ........................................................................................		123
Chapter5 ADJUSTMENT
5.1 Adjustment Items Summary ...........................................................................		126
5.1.1	List of Adjustment Items........................................................................	126
5.1.2	Adjustments Required After Part Replacement .....................................	129
5.2 Adjustments by Adjustment Program.............................................................		131
5.2.1	Top margin adjustment ..........................................................................	131
5.2.2	Head Angular Adjustment .....................................................................	131
5.2.3	Bi-D Adjustment ....................................................................................	132
5.2.4	First Dot Adjustment..............................................................................	132
5.2.5	PW Sensor Adjustment ..........................................................................	133
5.2.6	PF Adjustment........................................................................................	134
5.2.7	PF Band Adjustment ..............................................................................	135
5.3 Adjustment Except Adjustment Program .......................................................		136
5.3.1	PG adjustment ........................................................................................	136

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Chapter6 MAINTENANCE
6.1 Overview.........................................................................................................		141
6.1.1	Cleaning .................................................................................................	141
6.1.2	Service Maintenance ..............................................................................	141
6.1.3	Lubrication .............................................................................................	143

Chapter7 APPENDIX

7.1	Connector Summary .......................................................................................	149
	7.1.1 Major Component Unit ..........................................................................	149
7.2	Exploded Diagram ..........................................................................................	150
7.3	Electrical Circuits ...........................................................................................	151

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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

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1.1 Overview

The major features of EPSON color inkjet dot matrix printer EPSON Stylus Photo R240/R245/R250/ME PHOTO 20 are:

1.1.1 Features

Printer functions

As a printer, this unit achieves high-quality output at high speed on plain paper, and uses new inks for improved light fastness, water fastness, gas fastness, rubbing fastness. It includes the following features.

Maximum print resolution: 5760 (H) x 1440 (V) dpi

Separate ink cartridge for each color

ASF (Auto Sheet Feeder) holds up to 100 cut sheets (64g/m2)

Borderless printing

Reduced noise level

Fast and thick draft mode with the combination of real black and composite black

Card reader functions

This unit includes memory card slots that support CompactFlash, SmartMedia, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, Microdrive, SD Memory Card,

and xD-Picture Card standards.

Memory card print functions

This unit can print images from the memory card in memory card slots in stand-alone mode.

USB DIRECT-PRINT/PictBridge functions

This unit can print from Digital Still Camera that is compliant with “USB DIRECT-PRINT”/”CIPA DC-001-2003 Digital Photo Solutions for Imaging Devices” and that is connected by USB cable.

Simultaneous use of functions

Printer functions and card reader functions are independent and can therefore be operated simultaneously from a connected computer.

Easy operation panel

The unit has a simple operation panel equipped with 1.5 inch LCD and 11 buttons including power button, 10 LEDs and provides basic functions only for easy operation.

Exterior design

This unit has operation panel on the front side, which becomes more distinctive but still easier to use.

Figure 1-1. Product’s external view

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

Overview

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1.2 Specifications

1.2.1 Printer specifications

This section covers specifications of the printer.

1.2.1.1 Physical Specification

Weight

5.0kg (without the ink cartridges)

Dimension (Including rubber feet, not including loading tray) 435.9mm (W) x 268.2mm (D) x 171.2mm (H)

1.2.1.2 Printing Specification

Print Method

On demand ink jet

Nozzle Configuration

	Black:	90 nozzles
	Color:	90 nozzles x 3 (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow)
		2.822	8.467		2.822	0.07055	(1/360inch)	0.1411	(2/360inch)
		(40/360inch)	(120/360inch)		(40/360inch)
		#A90	#B90	#C90	#D90
	PaperFeed Direction
			#B89	#C89	#D89
		#A89
			#B88	#C88	#D88
		#A88							(3/360inch)
		A row	B row	C row	D row			0.2117
			#B3	#C3	#D3
		#A3			#D2
			#B2	#C2
		#A2
				#C1
		#A1	#B1		#D1
		Cyan	Magenta	Yellow	Black

Carriage Moving Direction

Figure 1-2. Nozzle configuration

1.2.1.3 Paper Support

Cut sheets

Table 1-1. Cut Sheets

Paper size		Dimensions		Thickness	Weight	Paper type
		Width (PW)	Length (PL)
A4		210 mm	297 mm
Executive		184.2 mm	266.7 mm
		(7.25")	(10.5")
B5		182 mm	257 mm
					64-90 g/m2	Plain paper
A5		148 mm	210 mm	0.08-0.11 mm
Half Letter		139.7 mm	215.9 mm		(17-24(lb))	Recycled paper
		(5.5")	(8.5")
A6		105 mm	148 mm
User		50.8-329 mm	127-1117.6 mm
Defined
CAUTION		It is necessary that there is no wrinkle, nap, tear, fold, so on in
		the form.

The curve of form must be 5mm or below.

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Envelopes

Table 1-2. Envelopes

Paper size		Dimensions		Thickness	Weight	Paper type
		Width (PW)	Length (PL)
No.10*		104.8mm	241.3mm	N/A	75-90g/m2	Bond paper
		(4.125")	(9.5")		(20-24(lb))	Air mail
DL*		110mm	220mm			PPC
C6*		114mm	162mm
220 x 132*		132mm	220mm	0.1	82g/m2
					(22(lb))
Note *: Check that the flap is on the long edge and can be folded.
CAUTION		Poor quality paper may reduce print quality and cause paper
		jams or other problems. If you encounter problems, switch to a
		higher grade of paper.

It is necessary that there is no wrinkle, nap, tear, fold, so on in the form.

Don’t use the adhesive envelopes.

Don’t use sleeve insert envelopes and cellophane window envelopes.

The curve and swell of the form must be 3mm or below

Exclusive papers

Quality: EPSON Exclusive paper

Transparency printing is only available at normal temperature.

Table 1-3. Exclusive Papers

	Item	Size	Width	Length	Thickness	Weight
			(PW)	(PL)	(mm)	(g/m2)
	Premium Ink Jet Plain Paper *1	A4	210	297	0.11	80
	Bright White Ink Jet Paper	A4	210	297	0.13	92.5
	Photo Quality Ink Jet Cards	8" x 10"	203.2	254	0.21	180
		5" x 8"	127	203.2
		A6	105	148
	Photo Quality Self Adhesive Sheets	A4	210	297	0.19	167

Table 1-3. Exclusive Papers

	Item	Size	Width	Length	Thickness	Weight
			(PW)	(PL)	(mm)	(g/m2)
Photo Paper		A4*1	210	297	0.23	194
		4" x 6"	101.6	152.4
Photo Stickers 4/16		A6	105	148	0.19	N/A
Premium Glossy Photo Paper		A4	210	297	0.27	255
		5" x 7"*1	127	178
		4" x 6"	101.6	152.4
		3R*2	89	127
Glossy Photo Paper		A4	210	297	0.25	258
		5" x 7"*1	127	178
		4" x 6"	101.6	152.4
Premium Semigloss Photo Paper		A4	210	297	0.27	250
		4" x 6"	101.6	152.4
Matte Paper-Heavyweight		A4	210	297	0.23	167
Double-sided Matte Paper		A4	210	297	0.25	178
Economy Photo Paper *2		A4	210	297	0.23	188
Iron-On Cool Peel Transfer Paper		A4	210	297	0.14	130
Photo Quality Ink Jet paper		A4	210	298	0.12	102
Note *1: Only for Stylus Photo R240/R245.
*2: Only for Stylus Photo R250/ME PHOTO 20.
CAUTION	It is necessary that there is no wrinkle, nap, tear, fold, so on in
	the form.

The curve of form must be 5mm or below.

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1.2.1.4 Printing Area

Cut sheet (standard printing)

Printable area

The print quality is guaranteed for the print area above the 3mm bottom margin. For paper width (PW) and paper length (PL), refer to “1.2.1.3 Paper Support” (p.11).

Refer to the following table.

As for each margin area, refer to Figure 1-3 (p.13).

Table 1-4. Printing Area

Left Margin	Right Margin	Top Margin	Bottom Margin
3mm (0.12")	3mm (0.12")	3mm (0.12")	3mm (0.12")

NOTE: Printouts may get dirt with a bottom margin of less than 28.3mm or a top margin of less than 32.1mm because of an unexpected contact of the Printhead.

In addition, with a bottom margin of less than 28.3mm, printed image near the bottom may be distorted.

	PW
LM		RM
		TM
Direction
FeedPaper	Printable area	PL
		BM
Paper size

Figure 1-3. Printable area Cut sheet (standard printing)

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Cut sheet (border-free printing)

Printable area

For paper width (PW) and paper length (PL), refer to “1.2.1.3 Paper Support” (p.11).

Refer to the following table.

As for each overhang area, refer to Figure 1-4 (p.13).

Table 1-5. Printing Area

Paper size

Left Overhang

Right Overhang

Top Overhang

Bottom Overhang

Photo card

1.83 mm

1.83 mm

2.54 mm

3.53 mm

4hx6h/10x15

2.54 mm

2.54 mm

1.34 mm

2.54 mm

Other

2.54 mm

2.54 mm

2.96 mm

4.02 mm

LO

PW

RO

TO

Direction
Paper Feed	Paper size	PL

BO Printable area

Figure 1-4. Printable area for Cut sheet (border-free printing)

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Envelopes

Printable area

For paper width (PW) and paper length (PL), refer to “1.2.1.3 Paper Support” (p.11).

Refer to the following table.

As for each margin area, refer to Figure 1-5 (p.14).

Table 1-6. Printing Area

Left Margin	Right Margin	Top Margin	Bottom Margin
3mm (0.12")	3mm (0.12")	5mm (0.20")	20mm (0.79")

NOTE: Printouts may get dirt with a bottom margin of less than 20.0mm or a top margin of less than 32.1mm because of an unexpected contact of the Printhead.

In addition, with a bottom margin of less than 20.0mm, printed image near the bottom may be distorted.

		PW
	LM	RM
		TM
		Printable area
	Direction	PL
	Paper Feed
		BM

Paper size

Figure 1-5. Printable area for envelopes

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1.2.1.5 Ink Cartridge Specification

Type/color:		EPSON-brand special ink cartridges
		Table 1-7. Ink Cartridge
Color	Stylus Photo R240/R245		Stylus Photo R250	ME PHOTO 20
Black	T0551		T0561	T0841
Cyan	T0552		T0562	T0842
Magenta	T0553		T0563	T0843
Yellow	T0554		T0564	T0844
Shelf life:		After packing is opened, it is assumed 6 months, and
		assumes two years including this.
Storage Temperature
	Table 1-8. Storage Temperature
	Situation		Storage Temperature	Limit
When stored in individual boxes			-30 oC ~ 40 oC	1 month max. at 40 oC
When installed in main unit			-20 oC ~ 40 oC
Dimension:		12.7mm (W) x 73.46mm (D) x 55.25mm (H)
				12.7mm

Base View

73.46mm

Figure 1-6. Ink cartridge

CAUTION	The ink in the ink cartridge freezes when leaving it in the
	environment of -16°C or under. It takes 3 hours that the frozen ink
	becomes usable when moving it from the environment of -20°C to
	the environment of 25°C.

1.2.1.6 Electric Specification

Primary power input

Table 1-9. Primary power input

	100-120V model			220-240V model
Rated power supply voltage (VAC)	100 ~ 120			220 ~ 240
Input voltage range (VAC)	90 ~ 132			198 ~ 264
Rated current (A)	0.4 (Max. 0.7)			0.2 (Max. 0.3)
Rated frequency (Hz)			50 ~ 60
Input frequency range (Hz)		49.5 ~ 60.5
Power consumption (W)		Approx. 10W
	(Standalone copying, ISO10561 Letter Patter,
	Plain Paper - Text)
		Approx. 1.5W
		(Sleep Mode)
	Approx. 0.2W			Approx. 0.4W
	(Power Off Mode)			(Power Off Mode)

NOTE 1: This product complies with the “Energy Star” standards.

2:If the printer is not operated at all for at least three minutes, the standby function reduces the current to the motor to conserve power.

3:If the panel button is not operated at all for at least 13 minutes, the LCD panel is go out.s

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1.2.1.7 Environmental Performance

Table 1-10. Environmental Performance

		Condition		Temperature	Humidity*2
		Operating		10 ~ 35°C*3	20 ~ 80% *3
		Not operating*1		-20 ~ 40°C*4	5 ~ 85%
Note *1:		After unpacking (storage)
*2:		No condensation
*3:		Under the following conditions
*4:		One month when at 40°C

90

80

70

60

Humidity (%) 50

40

30

20

				27
10		20			30		35		40

Temperature (°C)

Figure 1-7. Temperature/Humidity range

1.2.1.8 Durability

	Total print life:	10,000 pages (black only, A4), or five years
		(whichever comes first)
	Print Head Life:	Six billion shots (per nozzle) or five years
		(whichever comes first)

1.2.1.9 Safety Standards: EMC

220-240V model

	Safety standards:	EN 60950
	EMI:	EN 55022(CISPR Pub.22) class B
		AS/NZS CISPR22 class B

1.2.1.10 CE Marking

220-240V model

Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC: EN60950

EMC Directive 89/336/EEC:	EN55022 Class B
	EN61000-3-2
	EN61000-3-3
	EN55024

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1.3 Interface

The EPSON Stylus Photo R240/R245/R250/ME PHOTO 20 provides the following interface.

1.3.1 USB Interface

Standards

“Universal Serial Bus Specifications Revision 2.0”

“Universal Serial Bus Device Class Definition for Printing Devices Version 1.1” (printer unit)

“Universal Serial Bus Mass Storage Class Bulk-Only Transport Revision 1.0” (storage unit)

Transfer rate:		480 Mbps (High Speed Device)
Data format:		NRZI
	Compatible connector:	USB Series B
	Recommended cable length:	2 [m] or less

Connector signal layout

Table 1-11. Connector pin assignment and signals

Pin No.

Signal name

I/O

Function description

1

VCC

---

Cable power. Max. power consumption is 2mA.

2

-Data

Bi-D

Data

3

+Data

Bi-D

Data, pull up to +3.3V via 1.5K ohm resistor.

4

Ground

---

Cable ground

Pin #2

Pin #1

Pin #3			Pin #4

Figure 1-8. USB pin Assignment

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1.3.2 Standard Card Slots

1.3.2.1 Memory card

Table 1-12. Memory card

Memory card standards		Slots	Supported memory cards
Compact	CF+ and CompactFlash	CF Type II slot	• CompactFlash
Flash	Specification Revision 1.4		(memory card only)
	compliant		• Microdrive
SmartMedia	SmartMedia Standard 2003	SmartMedia slot	• SmartMedia
	compliant		(maximum capacity: 128 MB)
Memory	Memory Stick Standard	Memory Stick/	• Memory Stick
Stick	version 1.3 compliant	Memory Stick	(maximum capacity: 128 MB,
		PRO slot	including versions with
			memory select function)
			• MagicGate Memory Stick
			(maximum capacity: 128 MB,
			copy protection function is not
			supported)
			• Memory Stick Duo
			(requires Memory Stick Duo
			adapter)
			• MagicGate Memory Stick Duo
Memory	MemoryStick Standard		• Memory Stick PRO
Stick PRO	Memory Stick PRO Format		(copy protection function is not
	Specifications version 1.0		supported)
	compliant		• Memory Stick PRO Duo
			(requires Memory Stick Duo
			adapter)
SD	SD Memory Card	SD/MMC slot	• SD (Secure Digital) memory
	Specifications/PART1.		card
	Physical Layer Specification		• miniSD card
	Version 1.0 compliant		(requires SD adapter)
MultiMedia	MultiMediaCard Standard		MultiMediaCard
Card	compliant
xD-Picture	xD-Picture CardTM Card	xD-Picture Card	• xD-Picture Card
Card	Specification Version 1.20	slot	• xD-Picture Card Type M
	Type M compliant

CAUTION	Note the following caution points when handling the memory card.
		Since the SD card and Memory Stick share the same slot, only
		one can be inserted at a time.
		Since the SmartMedia and xD-Picture Card share the same
		slot, only one can be inserted at a time.

When a memory card is being accessed, be sure to keep the memory card slot’s cover closed and do not touch the memory card.

1.3.2.2Supported power supply voltage

3.3V/5V (both)

3.3V (only)

NOTE 1: 3.3V power is supplied to media that support both 3.3V and 5V.

2:Maximum current to memory card is 500mA.

3:5V type memory cards are not supported.

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	1.3.2.3 Multi-slot operations	Details
	Overview	Access priority
	There is only one type of card that can be used to simultaneously access both	The access priority among slots is assigned as:
	a connected computer and the direct printing function.	1: CF (Microdrive)
	The slots have assigned priority to determine which slot will be accessed first	2: SmartMedia/xD-Picture Card
		3: Memory Stick (Memory Stick PRO)/SD (MMC)
	when cards are inserted in several slots at once.
	To select a card that has been inserted in a non-active slot, the card in the	Slot selection when power is turned on
	active slot must first be removed.	If cards are inserted in several slots when the power is turned on, the active
	• Direct printing	slot is determined by the priority ranks listed above.
		Example: If Smart Media and Memory Stick are both inserted at power-on,
	Only the image files in the active slot are valid and have assigned frame
	numbers. The number of images will not change if a card is also inserted in	the SmartMedia slot becomes the active slot.
	a non-selected slot.	Slot selection after power is turned on
	• Connection to computer (Windows)
		When a card is removed from the active slot, the slot with the next-highest
	Only one drive is displayed at a time as a “removable disk” and only the
		priority becomes the active slot (if a card has been inserted into it). There is no
	card that is in the active slot can be accessed via the removable disk. A card
		need to re-insert any card before accessing it. If no slots contain any cards, the
	that has been inserted into a non-selected slot cannot be accessed.
		highest-priority slot (CF Microdrive) again becomes the active slot.
	• Connection to computer (Macintosh)
		Cards can be removed from non-selected slots in any order.
	Only the card in the active slot can be mounted on the desktop. A card that
		Example: If a memory stick and CF card are inserted while SmartMedia is
	has been inserted into a non-selected slot cannot be mounted on the desktop.
		selected, CF becomes selected (active) once SmartMedia is
		removed.

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1.4 Memory Card Print

1.4.1 Basic Specifications

1.4.1.1 File system

DCF Version 1.0 or 2.0 is the file system that can be used with this unit’s stand-alone printing functions. Operation is not guaranteed when any other file system is used. The file system used by the card reader function depends on the host’s specifications. For a detailed description of the DCF specifications, see the “Design Rule for Camera File System Standard, DCF Version 2.0, JEIDA-CP-3461”.

1.4.1.2 Media format

Media must be formatted according to the DCF Version 1.0 or 2.0 standard.

DOS FAT formats (FAT12, FAT16) and single partition (basic partition)

1.4.1.3 File formats

The file formats supported by this unit are described below.

JPEG files (*.JPG)

These are photo data files that comply with the Exif Version 2.21 standard. (Exif version 1.0/2.0/2.1/2.2/2.21)

Camera specification files (*.MRK)

These are definition files used when in camera specification mode. An “AUTOPRINT.MRK” file whose full path name is no longer than 32 characters is valid.

PRINT Image Framer (P.I.F.) definition file (*.USD)

File to define the layout in accordance with the PRINT Image Framer specifications. Files only in the “¥EPUDL¥” directory are available. Compatible with Print Image Framer Rev.2.1.

PRINT Image Framer (P.I.F.) definition file (*.FD2)

File to define the layout in accordance with the PRINT Image Framer specifications. All files in the memory card are targeted for search. Compatible with Print Image Framer Rev 3.1.

File contents are divided into complete type and template type.

Template type: The frame only on which image data is printed is specified.

Provides nearly identical functions as those supported with the current P.I.F. Rev.3.1.

Complete type: Print layout information, image data and frame data is

contained in one package. Printing is performed using this file only without specifying photos.

Note: As a general rule, this unit will support up to level 1 of P.I.F. Rev.3.1

Note, however, any file that is saved in the following directories or their sub-directories cannot be included as files to be printed.

Directories containing system properties or hidden properties

“RECYCLED”

Windows directory for deleted files

“PREVIEW”

Directories containing CASIO’s DSC thumbnail images

“SCENE”

Directories containing data for CASIO’s DSC Best Shot function

“MSSONY”

Directories containing SONY’s DSC e-mail image data, voice memos, video files, or non-compressed images

“DCIM¥ALBUM¥IMAGE”

CASIO DSC album data save directory

1.4.1.4 Valid image size

The maximum image size handled by this unit is:

	Horizontal:	80 ≤ X ≤ 9200 (pixels)
	Vertical:	80 ≤ Y ≤ 9200 (pixels)

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1.4.1.5 Maximum number of photo data files

This unit can handle up to 999 photo data files. If the amount of photo data to be recorded exceeds the capacity of one memory card, this unit uses file sorting rules to sort the photo data into valid photo data in frames numbered from 1 to 999. Although it is possible to print photo data files with frame numbers over 999 that have been specified for printing by camera specification files, the maximum number of frames that can be specified is 999 frames.

If you insert a memory card that contains over 999 photo data files, only files up to 999 will be printed by the “Print All” or “Print index sheet” functions.

1.4.1.6 Thumbnail image data

This unit handles thumbnail image data in the DCF Version 1.0 or 2.0 format (Exif format, 160 x 120 pixels).

During this unit’s Index sheet and memory card printing modes, the layout is 80 thumbnails per sheet (when using plain paper or special paper in high-speed print mode).

1.4.1.7 File sorting

This unit stores all photo data files in the memory, using the photo data files’ full-path file names (for example, “¥DCIM¥100EPSON¥EPSN0000.JPG”), and assigned photo frame numbers. Since photo frame numbers are assigned based on this unit’s own proprietary file sorting rules, the assigned frame numbers do not necessarily match those indicated by digital cameras.

1.4.1.8 File sorting rules

This unit sorts photo data files based on the following prioritization rule.

File name is sorted in ASCII order as full path name.

Note: Sorting results are not guaranteed if two files have matching fullpath file names. (Matching full-path file names are not allowed under the DOS specification.)

1.4.1.9 Rules for acquisition of date/time data

The following priorities are used to fetch date and time information from photo data files.

1.Date/time data that complies with the standard format (Exif) for digital cameras

2.Date/time data that complies with the DOS standard file system (file time stamps)

3.Fixed values (01/01/1980, 00:00:00)

Note that the date/time data assigned to individual photo data files does not necessarily match the date/time when the photo was actually taken. The photo date/time may be modified due to the digital camera’s calendar settings (presence/absence of functions, incorrect date/time settings, etc.), processing of the photo data after the photo was taken, or subsequent saving of data. In such cases, this unit performs the relevant processing based on the most recently modified date/time data.

1.4.1.10 Number of sheets which can be printed in total

Printing sum total number of sheets presupposes that it is possible to 999 sheets. Moreover, the printing sum total number of sheets per sheet is possible to 99 sheets.

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1.4.2 Functions

1.4.2.1 List of functions

The memory card print menu and its settings are listed in the following table. The values shown in this table indicate the total number of options and the number of pages or copies that can be printed consecutively.

Table 1-13. List of functions

	Memory card	Mode selection	Layout	Paper type	Paper	Page/
	printing				size	copies
	Print selected	Print Select	• Standard	• Plain Paper	3	1
	image*1		• Border free	• Photo Paper
			• Border free	• Matte Paper
	Print all images	Print All/	• Standard	• Plain Paper	3	1
		PictBridge	• Border free	• Photo Paper
			• Border free	• Matte Paper
	DPOF*2	Print Select	• Standard	• Plain Paper	3	1 to 99
			• Border free	• Photo Paper
			• Border free	• Matte Paper
	Print index sheet	Print Index Sheet	None	Plain Paper	1	1

Note *1: “Print selected image” will be selected as default function of Memory Card Print. *2: It is available only “DPOF” file exists in the memory card.

1.4.2.2 Memory card printing mode

Print selected image

This function prints selected image file stored in the memory card. As shown below, the number of printed pages depends on the number of copies to be printed.

Print all images

This function prints all of the image files stored in the memory card. As shown below, the number of printed pages depends on the number of copies to be printed.

DPOF printing

In this mode, the photo frame numbers previously specified via the camera are printed in the number of pages specified via the camera. Only the paper type and layout are specified on the printer side. If the layout assigned multiple photos per output sheet, photos that have different frame sizes are automatically assigned in the specified number of pages in numerical order (of the specified photo frame

numbers). If index print mode was set via the camera, this unit will print in DPOF index layout. (When in DPOF print mode, the mode cannot be switched by writing the print file specification from the host after inserting the memory card.)

Print index sheet printing

This function prints thumbnail images (stored in the memory card) onto an order sheet (form) that is marked for selecting images.

Table 1-14. Memory card printing mode

Setting	Memory card printing mode	Description	Option, setting range, etc.
Layout	• Print selected image	Sets print	Fixed in combination with paper type
(no menu)	• Print all images	layout	and paper size (refer to “1.4.3 Layout
	• DPOF printing		and Paper Type, Paper Size” (p.23))
Paper type	• Print selected image	Sets paper	Plain Paper, Photo Paper or Matte
	• Print all images	type	paper
	• DPOF printing
	Print index sheet printing	Fixed	Plain Paper
Paper size	• Print selected image	Sets paper	A4, 10x15/4”x6” or 13x18/5”x7”
	• Print all images	size
	• DPOF printing
	Print index sheet printing	Fixed	A4
Pages/	Print selected image	Sets number	1 to 99 copies (default is 1 copy).
copies	Print all images	of printout	1
	DPOF printing		The number of copies specified via
			the camera is used.
			The setting range is 1 to 99 copies
			(default is 1 copy).
	Print index sheet printing	Fixed	Fixed as 1 page (can vary according
			to the number of image files)
Quality	• Print selected image	Sets print	Fixed according to paper type (refer
	• Print all images	quality	to “1.4.7 Relation between Paper
	• DPOF printing		Type and Quality” (p.27))
	Print index sheet printing	Fixed	Prints it by the quality of Plain Paper.
			Only the Color print is
			supported.

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1.4.3 Layout and Paper Type, Paper Size

The layout/paper type and size combinations that can be selected are listed below.

Table 1-15. Layout and Paper Type, Paper Size

Layout	Paper type	Paper size	Description
Border free	Photo Paper	A4	Prints with no margins along top, bottom and both
		10x15	sides
		13x18
1-up with	Plain Paper	A4	Prints with 3mm margins along top, bottom and
borders		10x15	both sides
		13x18
20-up	---	10x15	Prints 20 frames per page, laid out in 5 columns and
		13x18	4 rows (For DPOF index print only)
30-up	---	13x18	Prints 30 frames per page, laid out in 5 columns and
			4 rows (For DPOF index print only)
80-up	---	10x15	Prints 80 frames per page, laid out in 10 columns
		13x18	and 8 rows (For DPOF index print only)

1.4.4 Trimming Function

A trimming function is provided as a means of coordinating photo data with the types of photo frames handled by this unit. This function is always activated so that printing photo data is in shapes that fit these photo frames.

This function is described briefly below.

The printed photo frame and the photo to be printed are matched in length along one side and the photo is resized along the perpendicular side to fit the frame on that side. Any part of the photo that does not fit within the photo frame is trimmed away (not printed).

The image below shows an example in which the photo data is aligned vertically with the photo frame.

These parts are	Photo frame
trimmed.	(print area)

The image below shows an example in which the photo data is aligned horizontally with the photo frame.

Photo frame (print area)

These parts are trimmed.

Figure 1-9. Trimming Function

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1.4.5Assignment Rules for Photo Frame Numbers and Rotation

The rules concerning photo frame numbers that are referenced when assigning photos are described below. The numbers shown in each diagram and photo frame below indicate the photo frame numbers used for various types of layout.

The direction of the number shown in each photo frame matches the direction of the printed photo to which the horizontal photo data was allocated. When there are more pixels vertically than horizontally, the vertical photo data is allocated instead, and the number shown in the figure below is then rotated 90° before being printed. In Index printing mode, the numbers are printed as they are shown below, regardless of the shape of the photo data.

However, when the photo data has an equal number of pixels vertically and horizontally the photos are printed without rotation, regardless of the layout.

NOTE: The vertical photo data refers to when the photo data file itself is set for a vertical (portrait) orientation. Photo data is defined as the vertical photo data if it is taken by a digital camera with a portrait position detecting function.)

Top edge

<Border-free>

<1 sheet with borders>

<20-up>

	1	2	3	4	5
	6	7	8	9	10
	11	12	13	14	15
	16	17	18	19	20
	21	22	23	24	25
	25	26	27	28	30
		<30-up>

1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
9	10	11	12	13	14	15	16
17	18	19	20	21	22	23	24
25	26	27	28	29	30	31	32
33	34	35	36	37	38	39	40
41	42	43	44	45	46	47	48
49	50	51	52	53	54	55	56
57	58	59	60	61	62	63	64
65	66	67	68	69	70	71	72
73	74	75	76	77	78	79	80

<80-up>

Figure 1-10. Assignment Rules for Photo Frame Numbers and Rotation

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1.4.6 Layout Drawings

1.4.6.1 Border free

		C
G	E	A	F

Printable

area

D B	Paper

1.4.6.2	1-up with borders
			A
	G	E	C	F

B D	Printable area

H

Figure 1-11. Border free

Table 1-16. Border free (unit: mm)

Paper type	A	B	C	D	E	F	G	H
A4	210	297	215.08	305.04	2.54	2.54	2.96	4.02
10x15	101.6	152.4	106.68	160.53	2.54	2.54	2.82	3.6
13x18	127	178	132.08	186.04	2.54	2.54	2.96	4.02

H

Figure 1-12. 1-up with borders

Table 1-17. 1-up with borders (unit: mm)

	Paper type	A	B	C	D	E	F	G	H
	A4	210	297	204	291	3	3	3	3
	10x15	101.6	152.4	95.6	146.4	3	3	3	3
	13x18	127	178	121	172	3	3	3	3

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1.4.6.3 20-up

		A
G	E	K	F

J

J

B	L
	J

J

D

H	I	I	I	C

Figure 1-13. 20-up

Table 1-18. 20-up (unit: mm)

	Paper	A	B	C	D	E	F	G	H	I	J	K	L
	type
	10x15	101.6	152.4	20	20	6.1	6.3	19.8	20.3	3	3	89.3	112.3
	13x18	127	178	29	24.6	3	3	5	10	1.7	10	121	163

1.4.6.4 30-up

A

G

E

F

B

J

D

H	C
I

Figure 1-14. 30-up

Table 1-19. 30-up (unit: mm)

	Paper	A	B	C	D	E	F	G	H	I	J
	type
	13x18	127	178	20	20	4.5	4.5	14	14	4.5	6

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1.4.6.5	80-up
		A
		J
		I
		H
	L	G	K
	M
	N
	O
P
B
			F
			D
	Q	E	C

1.4.7 Relation between Paper Type and Quality

In this mode, printing is always in color (CMYK), not black ink only.

Table 1-21. Relation between Paper Type and Quality

Paper type	Print resolution (H x V dpi)	Dot size
Plain Paper	720 x 720	VSD3
Photo Paper	1440 x 720	VSD3
Matte Paper	1440 x 720	VSD3
Index sheet (Plain Paper)	360 x 360	VSD1

Figure 1-15. 80-up

Table 1-20. 80-up (unit: mm)

	Paper	A B C D E F G H I J K L M													N O P Q
	type
	A4	210	297	20	20	2	5	18	62	106	150	18	26	76	126	176	226	26

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1.5 USB Direct-Print/PictBridge Functions

The printer can print from Digital Still Camera that is compliant with the following specifications.

1.5.1 Supported Device

USB DIRECT-PRINT

The device that is compliant with “USB DIRECT-PRINT” specification.

CIPA DC-001-2003 Digital Photo Solutions for Imaging Device

The device that is compliant with “CIPA DC-001-2003 Digital Photo Solutions for Imaging Devices” specification.

1.5.2 Functions Available from DSC

Following functions are available.

Implementation of each function depends on the DSC.

Table 1-22. Functions Available from DSC

Function	USB Direct-Print Functions		PictBridge Functions
Specify picture	OK		OK
	(single picture or DPOF)		(single picture, multiple pictures
			or DPOF)
Specify paper type	OK		OK
	(Plain paper, Photo paper,		(Plain paper and Glossy paper)
	Glossy paper and Matte paper)
Specify paper size		OK
	(A4, 5x7in., 4x6in., 8x10in. and Letter)
Specify layout	OK		OK
	(borderless, Single. 2up, 4up,		(borderless, Single, 2up, 4up,
	8up are available for DPOF)		8up, 20up and Index)
Specify date print	OK		OK
	(Enable or Disable)
Specify print quality	NG		OK
Automatic correction	OK		NG
	(Enable or Disable)
Cropping	OK		OK
	(Any area of rectangle. This		(Any area of rectangle)
	function is available for Single
	picture print only)

Table 1-22. Functions Available from DSC

Function	USB Direct-Print Functions		PictBridge Functions
PRINT Image Framer	OK		---
	(Enable or Disable)
Status acquisition		OK
Start print		OK
Stop print immediately		OK
Stop print at the end of page		OK
Reset printer	OK		---

1.5.3 Operation

1.5.3.1 Preparation

Conditions described below are required before starting printing.

The printer is not printing from the PC.

The printer is not printing from the memory card slot.

The printer is not performing the backup of the memory card.*

The error (paper empty, ink end, etc.) is cleared.

Note *: PictBridge only.

1.5.3.2 Standard Operations

Standard operations are described below. These operations depends on the DSC.

1.Preparation at the printer

Some settings are required before connecting with the DSC. If your DSC can set these settings, preparation at the printer is not required.

1-1. Choose the Paper Type, Paper Size and Layout to the desired setting. 1-2. Change More Options if necessary (e.g. Automatic Correction, Filter and

Date print)

2.Preparation at the DSC

Some operations are necessary before connecting to the printer.

2-1. Set the DPOF (or select pictures*) if printing multiple picture.

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2-2. Choose the picture when Single picture print and set area to crop if necessary.

2-3. Choose the Paper Type, Paper Size, Quality and Layout if these settings can be specified from DSC.

Note *: PictBridge only.

3.Start printing

3-1. Connect the DSC to the printer with a USB cable. The cable that works well with the DSC is recommended.

3-2. Start print by operating form the DSC.

3-3. The Printer print by printing conditions from DSC, if the DSC dose not designate the printing parameter, the printer prints it by using the printing condition that is registered to the printer.*2

When this unit is connected to a DSC that supports the USB DIRECT-PRINT protocol (Revision 1.0), print settings, image selection, status monitoring, and print start/stop commands can be controlled from the DSC.*1

Note *1: USB Direct-Print only. *2: PictBridge only.

1.5.3.3 Display when DSC is Connected

When DSC is connected with the above conditions, “Camera Connected” icon will be displayed on the LCD and the “Print All” LED will be turned on.

1.5.3.4 Cancel Print

This unit can be canceled from the DSC. The “Stop” button of the printer is also available.

1.5.3.5 Operation when the Printing is Completed

Disconnect the USB cable after the printing is completed if you’d like to print from the memory card

1.5.3.6Exclusive Control Specifications for Paper Type, Size, and Layout

Depending upon the DSC and printer settings, there may be some combinations of paper type, size, and layout settings that are not supported by this printer.

In such a case, the paper type is given priority; paper size and layout are changed to settings that will allow printing (the initial settings made on the printer’s operation panel for the paper type given priority) and the document is printed.

1.5.3.7 Camera direct error executing other processing (error)

When unsupport equipment are connected during the other processing is executed (error), the camera direct error is displayed after other processing execution (error). When the unsupport equipment is connected and other processing ends, it doesn't become a camera direct mode and the camera direct error is not displayed.

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Revision C

1.6 Control Panel

1.6.1 Buttons

The control panel contains following 11 buttons, which are used to set and execute various operations.

All of them are non-lock type buttons.

	Table 1-23. Buttons
Button	Function
Power Button	Execute turning on/off this unit.
Mode Button	Selects one of memory card print mode.
Setup/Utilities Button	Make transition from “Memory Card mode” to “Setup mode”.
Up/Down Button	sets number of copies.
Left/Right Button	Select print image.
Paper Type Button	Select paper type.
Paper Size Button	Select paper size.
Start Button	Start card print.
Stop/Clear Button	Stop job of printing or sometimes work at the printing.
	Clear the setting value at the non-printing

Refer to “1.6.5.1 Memory card mode/Setup mode/DSC direct mode” (p.33) for details about each button.

1.6.2 Indicators

The control panel contains 1.5” LCD and 10 LEDs, and one LED is located near the card slot, which are used to indicate various status.

		Table 1-24.
	LED	Function
Power LED [Green]		Light at stand-by. Blink while some operation is proceeding.
Mode LED 1-3		Light one of them while some memory card print function
		showing below is ready or proceeding.
	1st [Green]	Print Select
	2nd [Green]	Print All/PictBridge
	3rd [Green]	Print Index Sheet
Paper Type LED 1-3		Light one of them showing which paper type below is selected.
	1st [Green]	Plain Paper
	2nd [Green]	Photo Paper
	3rd [Green]	Matte paper
Paper Size LED 1-3		Light one of them showing which paper size below is selected.
	1st [Green]	A4
	2nd [Green]	10x15/4"x6"
	3rd [Green]	13x18/5"x7"
1.5inch LCD		Display photo, print number, error, setting, etc.
Card Access LED [Green]*		Light when available memory card is in a slot. Blink when
		accessing to the card.

Note *: An another LED is located near the memory card slot and the printer status is indicated with the LED.

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1.6.3 Control Panel Appearance

Power LED 1.5inch LCD Up/Down Button

Paper Type LED 1-3

Standard version

Power Button

Stop/Clear Button

Mode LED 1-3

Paper Type Button

Setup/Utilities Button

Start Button

	Mode Button	Left/Right Button Paper Size LED 1-3 Paper Size Button
Premium version			Asia version

ME PHOTO 20

Figure 1-16. Control panel

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