FujiFilm FinePix Printer NX-500 Owner's Manual

Power is not supplied.

Power is turned on, but the printer
does not operate.

SmartMedia image does not
appear on the monitor screen.

Image colors are abnormal.

Paper is ejected without being
printed.

Cannot print.

Paper is printed but is not ejected.

Power cord was unplugged while
printing.

The “Insert ” message is
displayed.

“ ” was displayed.

Printed image is fuzzy or there are
vertical scratches running down
the image.

Thank you for purchasing this FUJIFILM product.
This manual explains how to use your FUJIFILM Digital Photo
Printer FinePix Printer NX-500. Before using your printer,
thoroughly read the “Owner’s Manual” and “Safety Notes”.
After reading, store the “Owner’s Manual” and “Safety Notes”
in a safe place.

OWNER’S MANUAL

■Cleaning

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Clean the casing and control panel by wiping gently with
a soft cloth.
For particularly heavy soiling, apply a neutral detergent
diluted with water to a cloth and wipe the casing. Then
use a dry cloth to wipe away any moisture.

■Notes on Using the NX-500

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Place the printer on a horizontal surface. Do not use the
printer on an incline or standing on end.

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Do not use or store the printer in the following locations:

• In direct sunlight

• In extremely hot or cold places

• In places subject to strong vibrations

• In places affected by strong magnetic fields

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Do not leave in a car with the windows closed or other hot
place for a long time. (Use this printer in ambient tempe­ratures between +5°C and +35°C/+41°F and +95°F.

)

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If a radio or radio-cassette player is used near this printer,
a humming sound may be audible during radio
broadcasts. Also, placing this printer close to a VCR may
cause distortion in the television image. If any of these
occur, move the appliance (radio, VCR, etc.)as far as
possible away from the printer.

■When the Printer is Not in Use

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As a rule, the printer should be switched off when it is not
being used.

●

If the printer will be left unused for an extended period,
such as during a vacation, unplug the printer from the
power outlet.

● Print Reservation (Selects multiple images one frame at a time.) ● Print Reservation (All and PROTECT)

● MULTI PRINT

● CALENDAR PRINT ● ID PHOTO PRINT

● DPOF (DPOF PRINT SETTINGS Check) ● EFFECT

● Cleaning the Head

● ROTATE ● SETTINGS

● Handling Motion Pictures

● USB

FGS-002104-FG

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Compatible SmartMedia

Capacity: 2, 4, 8, 16, 32, 64MB (voltage: 3.3V, 5V)

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Format Supported

JPEG, TIFF, BMP (uncompressed, 24 bits full color only)
✽ Design rule for Camera File system-compliant/DPOF-

compatible

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Compatible No. of Pixels

120 (H) × 160 (W) dots to 4,096 (H) × 4,096 (W) dots

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Video output terminal

VIDEO-OUT (rear,1): Pin jack, 1Vp-p, 75Ω, unbalanced,
synchronized negative

(

US/Canada model: NTSC

)

Europe model: PAL

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External Connection Port

USB port

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Paper Feed Method

Automatic feed (max. 20 sheets: standard type)

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Power Requirement

AC 110-120V 60Hz (US/Canada model: NTSC)
AC 220-240V 50Hz (Europe model: PAL)

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Power Consumption

Printing: Approx. 135W max. Standby: Approx. 10W

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Dimensions

270(W)× 80(H)× 290(D) mm/ 10.6 (W) × 3.1(H)×11.4 (D)in

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Mass (Weight)

Approx. 2.8 kg/6.2 lb

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Operating Conditions

+5°C to +30°C (+41°F to +86°F), 15% to 80% RH (no

condensation)

+30°C to +35°C (+86°F to +95°F), 15% to 60% RH (no

condensation)

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Power Cord Length

Approx. 1.8 m/5.9 ft

✽ Specifications subject to change without notice.

SPECIFICATIONS

When the image is selected from the
index screen, PREVIEW screen, or
SLIDE SHOW, and the SET button is
pressed, the RESERVATION menu is
displayed.

✽ When there are reserved images, RESET

can be selected. To clear all the print
reservations, select RESET ALL and
press the SET button.

Select PRINT Q’TY and set the number
of prints by pressing “K” and “L” on the
direction button and then press the SET
button.

✽ In the MULTI mode, PRINT Q’TY is treated

as the frame Q’TY.

The “A” icon and number of prints are
displayed on the reserved images on the
index screen.

✽ The total number of prints is displayed at

the bottom of the index screen.

Press the MENU button. A menu is
displayed. Set PRINT Q’TY from the
“B” PRINT SETTINGS item.

To make multiple copies of the same
image, press the MENU button and set
PRINT Q’TY of the “B ” PRINT
SETTINGS item.

✽ When the print mode is switched, PRINT

Q’TY returns to the initial value (1 frame).

Press the PREVIEW button. Four frames
of each image are displayed in a row in
the specified sequence and can be
verified.

✽ To reset the MULTI mode, select “I”

from the MENU.

To select the images, specify the same
as PRINT RESERVATION for each
image, and set the PRINT Q’TY (frame
Q’TY) of each image to 4 frames.

✽ The same image cannot be specified two

or more times. Specifying the same image
two or more times will change the PRINT
Q’TY (frame Q’TY).

Select RANDOM and 16 SPLIT from the
MENU.

✽ All 16 frames can be different images or

the same image.

Images can be printed on one page by
combining multiple (or the same) image.
The PAPER, MULTI, and SPLIT items in
the MENU can be combined.
The following describes printing four
divisions of four images each using 16
divisions.

Six kinds of calendars can be printed.
Select the desired layout, and press the
SET button.

✽ When the CANCEL button is pressed, the

monitor screen returns to the initial screen.

Specify the desired year and month, and
press the SET button. Then select the
image to be printed from the index screen.

✽ Years and months between January 2000

and December 2010 can be selected.

✽ To make a calendar for a different month,

specify the new month using CALENDAR
SETTINGS in the MENU when printing
each page.

The selected layout and specified
year/month calendar can be verified by
pressing the PREVIEW button.

✽ When printing multiple copies, set PRINT

Q’TY in the MENU.

✽ To clear a calendar, select “I” from the

MENU.

✽ Sticker paper cannot be used.

Images can be printed in four sizes
(approximately 6.0 × 4.5cm, 4.5 × 3.5cm,
4 × 3cm, 3 × 2.4cm) on one page.

✽ Sticker paper cannot be used.

Select the image to be used from the
index screen, and press the SET button.

✽ Printing cannot be reserved.

The zoom and cropping screen is
displayed. Crop the image with the
direction button and enlarge the image
with the ZOOM button.

✽ Crop the image (face, etc.) so that it fits in

the POSITIONING STANDARD.

✽ The image can also be rotated.

The image to which EFFECT is applied is
displayed. Print the image after verifying
the effect.

✽ Two or more effects cannot be applied.

EFFECT can be executed only at the
PREVIEW screen. Display the MENU,
select the type of EFFECT, and press the
SET button.

✽ EFFECT can be used in the NORMAL,

STICKER, MULTI (SAME), and
CALENDAR

modes.

Verify that the lamp inside the DPOF
button is lit, then press the DPOF button.
The images are printed in accordance
with the DPOF settings.

✽ With the NX-500, the DPOF specifications

cannot be set or changed.

✽ The index is 25 divisions.

Only DPOF specified images can be
checked. The “H icon and PRINT Q’TY”
appear on the index screen.

✽ The NX-500 handles “xSTANDARD,

yDATE, z TRIMMING, U INDEX”

DPOF print settings data.

When the PREVIEW button is pressed,
preview images are displayed. When the
PRINT button is pressed, the previewed
images are printed.

To cancel the EFFECT mode, press the
CANCEL button.

✽ The EFFECT mode is automatically reset

when the next image is displayed or the
monitor returns to the index screen.

ROTATE can be executed only at the
PREVIEW screen. Display the MENU
and select “S” ROTATE, then press
the SET button.

Each time “K” and “L” on the direction
button is pressed, the image is rotated 90
degrees.

Press the SET button, then verify and
print the image.

✽ To cancel the ROTATE mode, press the

CANCEL button.

✽ The ROTATE mode is automatically reset

when the next image is displayed or the
monitor returns to the index screen.

Always insert one sheet of cleaning
paper (supplied) into the cassette.

✽ Pay careful attention to the direction of the

cleaning paper. Never insert two or more
sheets of cleaning paper.

Press the SET button and execute
cleaning by selecting HEAD CLEANING
from OTHERS on the initial screen.

The USB terminal can be connected to a
personal computer using a commercially
avairable USB cable (sold separately).

✽ When using the NX-500 with USB, refer to

the accessory NX-500 Software Installation
Manual.

✽ Use a USB cable no more than 3m long.

In a motion picture file, the “Y ”
MOTION PICTURE icon is displayed on
the index screen and printed on the print.
Motion pictures can be printed only in the
INDEX print mode. Other modes cannot
handle motion pictures.

✽ Motion pictures are printed with one frame

of the motion picture film as one image.

✽ Compatible motion picture film format:

Fujifilm digital camera recording .AVI

INDEX: Sets the order in which the

images in the SmartMedia are
displayed on the index screen
when SmartMedia is inserted.

SLIDE SHOW:

INTERVAL: Sets the time the images

are switched during a
slide show.

REPEAT: Set s w hethe r or no t t he

slide show is repeated.

LANGUAGE: EN: English

FR: French
GE: German

Change the settings using the direction
button and enter the changes by pressing
the SET button.

Execute by selecting SETTINGS from
OTHERS on the initial screen.

Event Meaning Response

The four PRINT MODE
lamps all light (green).

CHECK PAPER lamp
lights (red).

CHECK PAPER lamp
blinks (red).

All the lamps blink and
the CALL SERVICEMAN
message is displayed on
the screen.

All four PRINT MODE
lamps blink.

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The printer mechanism is being
initialized.

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The paper cartridge is empty.

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The paper cartridge is loaded
wrong way round or upside down.

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Printed paper is jammed on the
cassette.

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Paper cannot be fed correctly.

●

Paper cannot be ejected correctly.

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Mechanism or circuit is not
operating normally.

●

The thermal head temperature is
too high.

Event Check

POWER

MONITOR
SCREEN

OPERATION

PRINT

If the printed images become fuzzy or thin vertical scratches appear running
vertically down the image, clean the head.

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Model

FinePix Printer NX-500

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Print Method

Light-fixing thermal color print system (Thermo­Autochrome system)

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Compatible Paper

Thermo Autochrome Paper (sold separately)

• B-20HG (standard type

)

• B-10S2HG (sticker type, 2 cuts sheet

)

• B-10S4HG (sticker type, 4 cuts sheet

)

• B-10S16HG (sticker type, 16 cuts sheet

)

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Paper Size

100 × 148 mm / 3.9 × 5.8 in

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Print Size

85 × 126 mm / 3.3 × 5.0 in (max.)

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No. of Pixels Printed

1,024 (H) × 1,518 (W) dots (max.)

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Colors Supported /Resolution

256 gradations each color (8bits), 12dots/mm (306dpi)

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Printing Time

Approx. 145 sec./print (min.)

✽ Not including image playback time.
✽ The printing time may vary.

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Print Functions

• NORMAL print • INDEX print (25up)

• ZOOM print

• MULTI print STANDARD paper (2/4/9/16/25up)
STICKER paper (2/4/16up)

• ALL print (Automatically prints all the frames on the

SmartMedia)

• PROTECT print • ID PHOTO print

• CALENDAR print • DPOF print

• EFFECT print (COLOR ENHANCE, OIL PAINTING,

FANTASY, SEPIA, MONOCHROME)

• ROTATE print

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SmartMedia input

SmartMedia slot (front, 1)

Checks the MULTIPLE, CALENDAR, ID
PHOTO, and DPOF PRINT SETTINGS
modes.

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SPECIAL (Print Variation)

Perform various settings and head
cleaning.

●

OTHERS (Various Operations)

Press the MENU button. A menu is
displayed. Select ALL or PROTECT from
the “P” FRAME SELECTION item
and then press the SET button.

✽

Frame-by-frame reservation is cleared and the
number of prints specified by the “

B

” PRINT

SETTINGS item becomes the PRINT Q’TY.

✽ To clear all the print reservations, select

RESET ALL and press the SET button.

●

Is the power cord unplugged from the power outlet?

●

A safety device may have operated. Unplug the power cord from
the power outlet, wait a few minutes, and then plug it back in and
turn on the power.

●

Is the SmartMedia loaded correctly?

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Is the video cable connected corrected?

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Is the monitor input switch set to the VIDEO position?

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Is the monitor adjusted correctly?

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Is the picture quality adjusted correctly?

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Is the special paper cartridge being used?

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Is the paper cartridge loaded wrong way around?

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Is the CHECK PAPER lamp lit, or blinking?

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Is the paper cartridge loaded correctly?

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Insert the power plug into an AC outlet and turn on the power by
pressing the POWER button. After the NX-500 mechanism is
initialized, the paper is ejected and the power is turned off.

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Is the SmartMedia inserted correctly?

●

When “Check ” was displayed, the contents of the SmartMedia
may be a file that cannot be used by the NX-500 and cannot be
printed.

●

Remove the SmartMedia, then insert the SmartMedia into the
SmartMedia slot again.

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Do not touch the SmartMedia while the BUSY lamp is lit or blinking.

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Clean the head with the accessory cleaning paper.

●

Leave the printer for a short time.

●

Once the printer mechanism is initialized, the NORMAL
mode lamp will light.

●

Check the cartridge paper in the cassette and load it
correctly.

●

Remove the paper on the cassette.

●

Unplug the printer from the power outlet, wait a few
minutes, and then plug it back in and switch it on.

●

If the same problem recurs, contact your Fuji dealer or
authorized Fuji service facility.

●

Unplug the printer from the power outlet, wait a few
minutes, and then plug it back in and switch it on.

●

If the same problem recurs, contact your Fuji dealer or
authorized Fuji service facility.

●

Once the thermal head temperature is normal, the lamp
for the selected print mode only will light.

ADVANCED

TECHNIQUES

ADVANCED

TECHNIQUES

BB11630-100(1

)

MISCELLANEOUS NOTE

WARNING

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage”
within the product’s enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of
electric shock to persons.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the
presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing)instructions in the
literature accompanying the appliance.

For customers in the U.S.A.
FCC Statement

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)This
device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)this
device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.

CAUTION

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with
the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of
the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses,
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more
of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV

technician for help.
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not
expressly approved in this manual could void your warranty.

For customers in Canada
CAUTION

This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the
Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.

Owner’s Record

The model and serial numbers are located on the rear
panel. Record the serial number in the space provided
rear. Refer to these whenever you call upon your Fuji
dealer regarding this product.

Model No. FinePix Printer NX-500

CAUTION:TO REDUCE THE RISK OF

ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO NOT REMOVE

COVER (OR BACK).

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED

SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The graphical symbols are located on the bottom of the case.

■Notes on Copyright

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The use of prints made using images other than
those created or photographed by you without the
permission of the copyright holder is prohibited under
copyright law, except where the prints are for
personal use only.

■Cooling Fan Operation

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When the temperature inside the printer rises to a certain
level, a cooling fan automatically begins to operate.
Similarly, when the temperature inside the printer drops
below a certain level, the cooling fan automatically stops.

■Thermal Head Wear

●

The thermal head will wear out, which results in
diminished print quality. When this occurs, the thermal
head must be replaced. Contact your Fuji dealer.

■Condensation

●

Note that the following can result in the formation of
condensation in the printer:

• Placing the printer in very humid or steamy locations

• Moving the printer from a cold outdoor location into a

warm room.

• Moving the printer suddenly from an air-conditioned
room into a very warm and humid environment.

Note

●

Using the printer when condensation has formed inside
the printer can cause faults or abnormal operation, such
as impaired image quality, uneven color distribution and
paper jams.

●

To dispel any condensation inside the printer, plug the
printer power cord into a power outlet, turn on the power
by pressing the POWER button, and leave the printer for
approximately 2 hours. The inside of the printer will warm­up and dry out.

EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

We
Name: Fuji Photo Film (Europe)G.m.b.H.
Address: Heesenstrasse 31, 40549 Dusseldorf, Germany

declare that the product
Product Name: FUJIFILM Digital Photo Printer FinePix Printer NX-500
Manufacturer’s Name: Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd.
Manufacturer’s Address: 26-30, Nishiazabu 2-chome, Minato-ku, Tokyo 106-8620, Japan

is in conformity with the following Standards

Safety: EN60065
EMC: EN55022:94 +A1:95, EN61000-3-2:95 +A1:98 +A2:98, IEC61000-3-2:95 +A1:97 +A2:98

EN55024:98

following the provisions of the EMC Directive (89/336/EEC, 92/31/EEC and 93/68/EEC)and Low Voltage Directive
(

73/23/EEC).

Dusseldorf, Germany June 1, 2000

Place Date Signature/Managing Director

◆ TROUBLESHOOTING ◆

✽ When the PREVIEW button is pressed,

zooming and cropping can be performed
again.

✽ To print multiple copies, set PRINT Q’TY

in the MENU.

✽ When the CANCEL button is pressed, the

monitor screen returns to the index
screen.

✽ To cancel the ID PHOTO mode, select

“I” from the MENU.

SmartMedia
hood

Selection Frame

7 Slide the lock lever in the arrow
direction and 8 open the cassette cover.

✽ Do not get the acrylic window at the back

of the cassette or the code label on the
back of the cartridge dirty. If the window or
label gets dirty, images may not be printed
at optimum sharpness and number of
divisions.

Remove the cartridge from its protective
package and peel off the gripping tape.

✽ The protective package is used to store an

unfinished cartridge. Do not throw it away.

While matching the positioning marks on
the cassette and cartridge, insert the
cartridge into the cassette, and gently
close the cassette cover.

✽ Be sure the paper does not protrude from

the cartridge.

Open the paper cassette slot.

✽ Be sure that foreign matter does not enter

the cassette slot.

Paying careful attention to the direction of
the cassette, insert the cassette straight
into the cassette slot.

✽ If the printer will not be used for a long

time, remove the cassette and store the
cartridge in the protective package.

Turn on the monitor power and switch the
printer to the connected monitor input
mode.

✽ For information on monitor switching, refer

to the instruction manual that comes with
the monitor.

Press the POWER button to turn on the
power. When the power comes on, the
initial screen appears on the monitor
screen. When the POWER button is
pressed again, the power goes off.

✽ When the power comes on, the NX-500

enters the “” NORMAL print mode.

Twenty-five images can be printed on one
sheet of paper. This is convenient when
indexing the images in SmartMedia.

✽ If there are no images to be printed, set

the cursor to the selected frame (blue
frame) and press the SET button, then
select CANCEL from the reservation menu
and press the SET button.

✽ Sticker paper cannot be used.

Normal size finish.

✽ Printing can be reserved. The PRINT SIZE

can also be selected from the MENU.

✽ Sticker paper cannot be used.

When the PRINT MODE button is
pressed on the index screen, the print
mode is switched while displaying the
index screen.

✽ If the preview screen is being displayed,

the screen is switched to the index screen
and the print mode is switched.

At the initial screen, select the print mode
using the direction button. Enter the
selected mode by pressing the SET
button.

When removing the SmartMedia, 8
always grasp the SmartMedia and pull it
out 7 while pushing in the SmartMedia
hood.

✽ Do not remove the SmartMedia while the

BUSY lamp is lit or blinked.

With the printer power turned on, insert
the SmartMedia into the SmartMedia slot
with the terminals (gold-color portion)
upwards and push it in until it clicks.

✽ Do not touch the SmartMedia terminals.

Prints one image on 2, 4, or 16 divisions
sticker paper.

✽ Printing can be reserved.

When sticker paper is loaded, the
number of divisions is automatically
selected.

✽ When standard paper is loaded, or there is

no paper, the screen from which the
number of divisions is selected is
displayed. Select the number of divisions
as required.

Verifies MULTIPLE, CALENDAR, and ID
PHOTO printing and DPOF setting
verification. For more information, see the
back of this page.

Automatically and sequentially displays
the images in the SmartMedia.

✽ Printing can be reserved.
✽ Make slide show settings using

SETTINGS.

✽ The printing mode is the “” NORMAL

mode.

Performs various settings and head
cleaning. For more information, see the
back of this page.

Select the image to be printed at the
selected frame (blue frame) using the
direction button.

✽ When the SET button is pressed, printing

can be reserved.

✽ When “I ” is selected at the MENU

from the index screen, the monitor returns
to the initial screen.

When zooming, the image can be
cropped using the direction button. When
the PRINT button is pressed, the image
range being displayed is printed.

✽ ZOOM can be canceled by canceling

preview or changing the image.

When the ZOOM button “+” is pressed,
the image is magnified up to five times.
When the ZOOM button “

–” is pressed,

the image returns to normal size.

✽ This function can be used in the

NORMAL, STICKER, MULTI (SAME), and
CALENDAR modes.

The print mode icon, zoom display,
filename/date, and the number of prints
of the protected (in certain cases) and
displayed image are displayed along the
bottom of the screen.

✽ The above screen shows the NTSC

model. The date order differs in the PAL
model (day, month, year).

When the PREVIEW button is pressed,
the print image is displayed. Advance to
the next image using “K” and “L” on
the direction button.

✽ When the SET button is pressed, printing

can be reserved. [NORMAL, STICKER,
MULTI (SAME)]

✽ Only the screen being displayed is printed.

<The print mode icon>

: NORMAL

5: INDEX

V: STICKER

2: SLIDE SHOW
3: MULTI (RANDOM)
4: MULTI (SAME)
0: CALENDAR
1: ID PHOTO
H: DPOF

The print mode icon, index screen’s page
quantity, filename/date, and total number
of prints are displayed along the bottom
of the screen.

✽ The above screen shows the NTSC

model. The date order differs in the PAL
model (day, month, year).

When the PRINT button is pressed,
printing starts.

✽ During printing, the BUSY lamp lights and

the PRINT lamp blinks.

✽ Do not touch the paper during printing.
✽ Do not remove the SmartMedia or

cassette during printing.

At the end of printing, the printed paper is
ejected and the BUSY lamp goes off.

✽ Do not allow a large number of sheets of

printed paper to pile up on the cassette.

✽ Do not touch the paper while it is being

ejected.

When the DPOF lamp is lit, DPOF printing
is possible. When the DPOF button is
pressed, printing is performed in accor­dance with the DPOF PRINT SETTINGS.

✽ With the NX-500, DPOF settings is

impossible. Specify DPOF settings with a
device (digital camera, etc) that allows
DPOF settings.

✽ During printing, the DPOF button lights.

Printing can be halted by pressing the
CANCEL button.

✽ The image being printed is printed even if

the CANCEL button is pressed.

When the CHECK PAPER lamp is lit and the message “REFILL PAPER CASSETTE” is displayed, load a new cartridge into the cassette. Set a new cartridge into the cassette as described in the “Inserting the Cartridge” item.

Remove the SmartMedia and turn off the
power.

✽ Do not turn off the power during printing or

when the BUSY lamp is lit.

Remove the cassette from the printer and
close the paper cassette slot.

Place the used cartridge in the protective
package. Always store the cartridge by
folding the opening of the protective
package closed.

● Accessories ● Paper ● Inserting the Cartridge

● Loading the Cassette ● Turning the Power On and Off

● STICKER PRINT

●

SPECIAL (Print Variation)

● SLIDE SHOW ●

OTHERS (Various Operations)

● Using the Index Screen

● Viewing the Index Screen ● PREVIEW ● ZOOM

● PRINT ● DPOF Print

●

Halting Printing...

●

When the Printer Runs Out of Paper

●

After the End of Printing

●

Loading the SmartMedia

●

Selecting the Print Mode

● NORMAL PRINT ● INDEX PRINT

7 Connect the video output terminal

(VIDEO-OUT) of the NX-500 to the
video input terminal (VIDEO-IN) of the
monitor using a video cable.

✽ For a description of the video input

terminal (VIDEO-IN), refer to the
monitor instruction manual.

8 Connect the power cable to the power

connector of the NX-500, and plug the
power plug into an AC outlet.

✽ The shapes of the plug and socket-

outlet depends on the country of use.

✽ The socket-outlet shall installed near

the equipment and shall be easily
accessible.

When the MENU button is pressed, a
menu is displayed. Select the desired
item using “K ” and “L ” on the
direction button and press the SET
button.

Select setting using “M” and “N” on
the direction button and change the
settings using “K” and “L” on the
direction button. Return to the MENU
display by pressing the SET button.

✽ The contents of the setting item

depend on the PRINT mode. Only the
items that can be set in the selected
mode are displayed.

When the MENU button is pressed,
all the settings are verified.

✽ When the multiple divisions count or

other item is changed, the preview
display is updated.

Menus

Factory Default

Settings Explanation

BPRINT PRINT Q’TY 1 1 to 99 Sets the number of prints. (When the PRINT MODE is

SETTINGS switched, the number of prints returns to the initial

value.)

AUTO ADJ. YES YES/NO Optimum compensation is applied according to the

photographed scene.
✽ For instance, for back lit scenes, the subject is often

dark. This function applies compensation so the
subject is beautifully printed.

PRINT DATA DATE

NO/DATE/FILE NAME

The date, or filename, can be printed on the print in
alphanumeric characters.

• The date, or filename, is printed on the print in
orange.

• The date is not printed on images that do not have
print data.

PRINT SIZE MAX MAX/NORM Selects the printing area.

• MAX: Entire print area (The image may be cut.)

• NORM: Entire image area (The white space on the

printing surface increases.)

CALENDAR SETTINGS

<SET> — For details, see the back of this page.

PAPER

STANDARD

STANDARD/STICKER

Selects the paper.

MULTI RANDOM RANDOM/SAME Selects the MULTI mode menu.

• RANDOM: Multiple images can be specified.

• SAME: Uses the same image.

SPLIT 16

STANDARD 2/4/9/16/25

Selects the number of divisions.

STICKER 2/4/16

PFRAME ALL — <SET> Reserves printing of all the frames. (The number of

SELECTION

prints is the number specified by PRINT settings.)

PROTECT

()

— <SET> Reserves printing of protected frames only. (The

number of prints is the number specified by PRINT
settings.)

RESET ALL — <SET> Cancels printing reservation of all frames.

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COLOR ADJ

BRIGHTNESS 0 –3 to +3

CONTRAST 0 –3 to +3

SHARPNESS 0 –3 to +3

HUE 0 –3 to +3

COLOR 0 –3 to +3

REFFECT

COLOR ENHANCE

— <SET> Produces a brilliant color effect.

OIL PAINTING — <SET> Produces an oil painting image.

FANTASY — <SET> Produces a bright effect.

SEPIA — <SET> Produces a sepia image.

MONOCHROME

— <SET> Produces a monochrome image.

SROTATE ——<SET> Rotates the image in 90-degree steps.

IINITIAL ——<SET> When “I” is selected and the SET button is

SCREEN pressed, the monitor screen returns to the initial

screen.

INITIALIZE MENU

——<SET> Returns the items displayed in each menu to their

initial value.

✽ For more infor-

mation, see the
back of this page.

For a description of Print Reservation, SPECIAL, and OTHERS, see the back of this page.

Video cable (pin plug) ................... 1

Power cable ................................... 1

Loading cassette ........................... 1

Owner’s Manual ............................ 1

Safety Notes .................................. 1

Cleaning paper .................. 5 sheets

CD-ROM ........................................ 1

Software Installation Manual ......... 1

Noise suppression core ................ 1

✽ The image can

be selected at the
index screen.

Gripping tape

✽ For more infor-

mation, see the
back of this page.

Positioning
mark

●

aSmartMedia slot Insert the SmartMedia here.

●

bSET button Use to specify the print mode, print reservation, and to display the next menu

on the MENU screen.

●

cCHECK PAPER lamp The lamp will turn on when the printer runs out of paper and will blink when the

paper is jammed.

●

dBUSY lamp Blinks when accessing the SmartMedia and lights when the printer is printing.

✽ Do not touch the SmartMedia while this lamp is blinking or lit.

●

ePrint mode lamps The lamp of the selected print mode lights.

●

fPRINT MODE button Use to select the NORMAL, INDEX, or STICKER mode.

●

gCANCEL button Used to cancel the settings during MENU setting, or to halt printing.

●

hPRINT button Starts printing.

●

iDPOF button Prints according to DPOF specification. (The lamp lights when the printer is

ready to print.)

●

jUSB terminal Use to connect to a personal computer by using a commercially avairable

USB cable.

●

kPREVIEW button Use to view the image to be printed. (The display depends on the print mode.)

●

lZOOM button Use to enlarge (up to five times) the image on the preview screen.

●

mDirection button Use to select the print mode and image at the initial, index, and preview

screens and to change the menu selections and settings.

●

nMENU button Use to turn the menu display on and off.

●

oPaper cassette slot Insert the cassette here.

●

pPower button Switches the printer on and off.

●

qPOWER lamp Lights when the printer is on.

●

rPower plug socket The power cable connects to this socket.

●

sVideo output terminal Use to connect the printer to a monitor using a video cable.

(VIDEO-OUT)

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<Compatible Paper>

Thermo Autochrome Paper (sold
separately)

• B-20HG (standard type)

• B-10S2HG (sticker type, 2 cuts sheet)

• B-10S4HG (sticker type, 4 cuts sheet)

• B-10S16HG

(sticker type, 16 cuts sheet)

✽ The cartridge is vulnerable to direct

sunlight and high temperature and
humidity. Do not store it other than inside
of its protective package.

✽ Do not attempt to insert or remove paper

into or from the cartridge. It will cause the
paper to jam.

✽ Use unpacked cartridges as quickly as

possible. The use of a cartridge that has
exceeded its valid period may cause a
decrease in its printing quality.

◆ MENUS ◆◆ COMPONENT NAMES ◆

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BASIC

PROCEDURES

BASIC

PROCEDURES

Select LANGUAGE using the direction
button. Then use “K” and “L” to select
your language and press the SET button
to end this menu.

EN: English
FR: French
GE: German

Select OTHERS at the initial screen
using the direction button. Then press the
SET button.

● Selecting the Language

Select SETTINGS. Then press the SET
button.

The print quality can be adjusted. Changes can be
verified on the monitor screen.
✽ Sharpness cannot be verified on the monitor

screen.

CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK,

MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG
TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

Note on using the power cable.

● Connecting the Printer

To reduce interference for extraneous electrical noise, attach
the noise suppression core to the power cable before
connection.

Note on using the printer in the U.S.A. and Canada.

Noise
Suppression core

Press until
it clicks shut.