Panasonic KX-PX10M User Manual

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Operating Instructions

Home Photo Printer

Model No. KX-PX10M

Home Photo Printer KX-PX10M Operating Instructions

Warranty provided separately

Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic Home Photo Printer.  Please read this manual carefully to ensure proper operation. Especially, be sure

to read the “Important Safety Instructions” (pages 6 – 9) before using this product. Store this manual and warranty in the safe place for future references.

Accessory Purchases

Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books online for all Panasonic Products by visiting our Web Site at:

http://www.pasc.panasonic.com

or, send your request by E-mail to:

npcparts@us.panasonic.com

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Thank you for purchasing a Panasonic Home Photo Printer.

For your future reference

Date of purchase

Serial number (found on the rear of the unit)

Dealer’s name and address

Dealer’s telephone number

Attach your sales receipt here.

Caution:

Note that the images of printed documents will remain on the used ink sheet. Use discretion when disposing of the used ink cassette.

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Before Use

Important Safety Instructions .................................................. 6

Notes on Use ........................................................................... 10

• Usage locations .................................................................. 10

• Storage ............................................................................... 11

• Copy-prohibited items ......................................................... 11

• When disposing of, transferring ownership

or returning the printer ........................................................ 11

Package Contents ................................................................... 12

Names and Functions of Each Part ...................................... 13

Preparation

Connecting a Power Source .................................................. 15

Inserting Battery into the Remote Control ........................... 16

Paper and Ink Cassettes (Sold Separately) .......................... 18

• Handling of paper and ink cassettes ................................... 19

Inserting the Paper ................................................................. 20

Inserting the Ink Cassette ...................................................... 22

Connecting .............................................................................. 24

• Connecting the printer to a digital camera .......................... 24

• Connecting the printer to a TV ............................................ 25

• Connecting the printer to a computer .................................. 25

Before Use Preparation OthersPrinting Changing

Settings

Printing

PictBridge Printing with a Digital Camera ............................ 26

Printing with a TV ................................................................... 28

• Checking the connection to a TV ........................................ 28

• Inserting a memory card ..................................................... 29

• Turning the power on .......................................................... 29

• Changing the language ....................................................... 30

• Printing single image ........................................................... 32

• Printing multiple images ...................................................... 34

• Printing all images on a memory card ................................. 36

• Printing an index ................................................................. 38

• Printing using DPOF settings .............................................. 40

Advanced

Operations

With PC

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Changing Settings

Print Settings .......................................................................... 42

• Printing date ........................................................................ 42

• Borderless printing .............................................................. 44

• Rotating image 180° ........................................................... 46

Image Adjustment ................................................................... 48

Device Settings ....................................................................... 53

Saving Settings ....................................................................... 55

Restoring Default Settings ..................................................... 56

Advanced Operations

Searching for Images ............................................................. 57

• Searching for images by date ............................................. 57

• Exiting search mode ........................................................... 59

Selecting All Images ............................................................... 60

Slide Show ............................................................................... 62

• Starting a slide show ........................................................... 62

• Slide show of selected images ............................................ 64

• Slide show settings ............................................................. 65

Trimming/Rotating Images ..................................................... 67

Creating Calendars ................................................................. 69

Composite Printing ................................................................. 76

LUMIX Baby Mode .................................................................. 82

With PC

Printing with a Computer ....................................................... 84

• System requirements .......................................................... 84

• Installing the printer driver ................................................... 85

• Printing from the computer .................................................. 89

• Status monitor ..................................................................... 89

• License agreement ............................................................. 90

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Others

If a Paper Jam Occurs ............................................................ 91

LED Indicators ........................................................................ 93

Troubleshooting ...................................................................... 94

Message Display ................................................................... 100

Maintenance .......................................................................... 103

Specifications ....................................................................... 104

List of Factory Settings ........................................................ 105

Additional Information ......................................................... 106

Index ...................................................................................... 108

Customer Services .............................................................. 109

Before Use

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Important Safety Instructions

When using this unit, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or personal injury.

1. Read and understand all instructions.

2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the unit.

3. Unplug this unit from wall outlets before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use a dry cloth for cleaning.

4. Do not use this unit near water, for example near a bathtub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, etc.

5. Place the unit securely on a stable surface. Serious damage and/or injury may result if the unit falls.

6. Do not cover air vents on the unit. They are provided for ventilation and protection against overheating. Never place the unit near radiators, or in a place where proper ventilation is not provided.

7. Use only the power source marked on the unit. If you are not sure of the type of power supplied to your home, consult your dealer or local power company.

8. Do not place objects on the power cord. Install the unit where no one can step or trip on the cord.

9. Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords. This can result in the risk of fire or electrical shock.

10.Do not damage the power cord, plug or AC adaptor. Consult your dealer in case where these items need to be repaired.

11. Do not touch the plug with wet hands.

12.Do not use a damaged plug or AC adaptor or slack cord. Insert the power plug fully and firmly.

13.Regularly clear away dust from the power plug.

14.Never push any objects through slots in this unit. This may result in the risk of fire or electric shock. Never spill any liquid on the unit.

15.To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble this unit. Take the unit to an authorized service center when service is required. Opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltages or other risks. Incorrect reassembly can cause electric shock when the unit is subsequently used.

16.Unplug this unit from wall outlets and refer servicing to an authorized service center when the following conditions occur: A. When the power cord is damaged

or frayed.

B. If liquid has been spilled into the

unit.

C. If the unit has been exposed to

rain or water.

D. If the unit does not work normally

by following the operating instructions. Adjust only controls covered by the operating instructions. Improper adjustment may require extensive work by an authorized service center.

E. If the unit has been dropped or

physically damaged.

F. If the unit exhibits a distinct

change in performance.

17.During thunderstorms, avoid using the unit. There may be a remote risk of an electric shock from lightning.

18.Do not place memory cards within reach of infants. If you believe a child has swallowed a memory card, contact a physician immediately.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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Before Use

WARNING:

• To prevent the risk of fire or electrical shock, do not expose the product to rain or any type of moisture.

• Unplug the product from power outlets if it emits smoke, an abnormal smell, or makes an unusual noise. These conditions can cause fire or electric shock. Confirm that smoke has stopped emitting and contact the Panasonic Call Center at 1-800-211PANA (1-800-211-7262).

Battery

To reduce the risk of fire or injury to persons, read and follow these instructions.

• Use only the battery specified.

• Keep coin battery out of the reach of small children.

• Do not charge, disassemble or remodel the coin battery, subject it to pressure or heat, or place it in water or fire.

• Be sure to check the + and – terminals of the coin battery and insert it correctly.

• Do not allow any metallic object (such as necklace or hair pin) to contact the +/– terminals of the coin battery. Place the battery in a plastic bag or other safe container to ensure that it does not come in contact with any metallic objects.

• If fluid leaks from the battery: If fluid should for some reason leak from the battery and it comes in contact with your skin or clothes, be sure to flush the affected area thoroughly with water. Avoid getting any battery leakage in your eyes as this may cause eye damage or loss of eyesight. If you get any battery leakage in your eyes, immediately wash the area with water and consult a physician.

CAUTION:

• The wall outlet shall be installed near the equipment and easily accessible or the power plug or an appliance coupler shall remain readily operable.

• Although the power button is in the “OFF” position, the unit is not completely disconnected from the power supply. Remove the plug from the wall outlet if you will not be using the unit for an extended period of time. Place the unit so the plug can be easily removed.

• Be sure to remove the memory card from the unit before disconnecting the power cord.

• When moving the unit, disconnect the power cord.

• Do not place heavy object on the unit, or sit on it.

• Do not use the unit in a location exposed to sooty or steamy emissions, dampness or excessive dust.

• Avoid placing the unit in locations subject to high temperatures. In particular, avoid placing the unit in locations subject to direct sunlight or close to stoves.

• Take care not to catch your fingers in the opening for the ink cassette and paper cassette.

• Do not touch the paper during printing. Paper moves back and forth 4 times during printing. Do not touch the paper until the printing process has finished.

• Do not touch the thermal head located inside the unit as this may lead to burn injury.

Continued on next page

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Important Safety Instructions

FCC NOTE: (U.S. only)

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.

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

Responsible party: Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 Phone number: 1-800-211-PANA (1-800-211-7262)

FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, follow the attached installation instructions and use only shielded cables when connecting to computer or other devices. Also, any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party respossible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

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Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union

This symbol is only valid in the European Union. If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.

Before Use

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Notes on Use

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Usage locations

Printer usage location

Do not use in the following locations:

• Locations subject to a lot of dust or lint, as this may lead to inability to print cleanly.

• In direct sunlight, near an air conditioner, or in any other location where temperature may rise above 95°F (35°C) or fall below 41°F (5°C). There is a risk of causing malfunction, deformation, or damage to the printer.

• On a piano or a carpeted surface. There is a risk of causing damage or discoloration.

• Where it can be exposed to tobacco smoke. There is a risk of causing the printer to malfunction.

Keep away from magnetic and/or electronic hardware.

In order to prevent adverse electromagnetic effects, be sure to operate as far away as possible from the following type of appliances.

• Mobile phones, microwave ovens, electronic game units and stereo speakers.

Do not use the printer vertically.

This may cause the printer to malfunction.

If the printer’s inner components overheat

When the ambient temperature is high or when continuous printing has been performed, printing operations may temporarily halt in order to keep the internal temperature of the printer from rising. Printing will automatically resume when the internal temperature of the printer goes down. Ensure that the printer is used in a well-ventilated location.

When ambient temperatures are low

To maintain high quality image output, the printer does not begin printing until the internal temperature has warmed up, so it may take some time before printing starts. Printing starts automatically once the temperature has risen sufficiently.

To prevent the printer deformation and keep the case finish

Do not spill or allow any volatile solvents, such as benzine, paint thinner, or other solvents or insecticide to come in contact with the printer. Also, do not maintain contact with the printer by rubber or vinyl-coated materials for an extended period of time. This may damage the surface of the printer or cause the case finish to peel.

Required space during printing

Paper is ejected and inserted from the rear panel of this printer during printing. Do not place any objects within 8.7Ǝ (220 mm) of the rear panel of the printer. This may lead to paper jams.

Top view

Paper cassette

8.7Ǝ (220 mm)

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Storage

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Before Use

Storing paper and ink cassettes

After use, remove the paper cassette from the printer, close the cassette lid, leaving any remaining paper in the paper cassette. Then insert the paper cassette into a plastic bag and store so that it lies flat. Avoid placing the paper and ink cassette in locations subject to high temperature, high humidity or direct sunlight. After opening the original packaging, use all the paper as soon as possible.

When the printer is not to be used for an extended period of time

• To conserve electric power, turn off the printer’s power and disconnect the power cord. (The printer will continue to consume approximately 1.5 W of power even after the unit is turned off by pressing the POWER button if it is plugged in.) Leaving the printer idle for long periods may impair functionality. Make sure you turn the printer’s power on and operate the printer at least once every six months.

• Remove the paper cassette, ink cassette and memory card from the printer. Then close the printer covers.

Copy-prohibited items

Copying of software is prohibited

Copying of software supplied with this printer for unauthorized commercial purposes or copying on networks is prohibited.

Copying of prohibited material

Printing of monetary notes or marketable securities is illegal and a criminal offence depending on the intention and means of application of the printed material.

When disposing of, transferring ownership or returning the printer

Note that information you have printed will remain in the ink cassette

after printing. Be sure to dispose of the ink cassette to avoid unexpected damages due to distribution of this information (

p. 23).

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Package Contents

Check that you have all of the following before using the product. If any items are found to be defective or missing during your check, please contact your dealer.

Note that a Paper and Ink set (sold separately) is required in order to print (

p. 18).

Photo printer and accessories

Photo Printer x 1

Postcard size paper cassette x 1

(Part number: PFZCPX1EX)

Power cord x 1

(Part number: PFJA02A007Z)

AC adaptor x 1

(Part number: PFAP1016)

Remote control x 1

(Part number: PFRM0002)

Coin battery (CR2025) x 1

Others

Operating Instructions (this manual) x 1

Quick guide (in Spanish) x 1

Warranty x 1

CD-ROM (Printer Driver) x 1

Video cable x 1

(Part number: VJA0815-A)

Starter kit

• Ink cassette x 1 (for postcard size paper, enough for 5 prints)

• Postcard size paper ... 5 sheets (5 sheets x 1 bag)

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Names and Functions of Each Part

Front View

PRINT Lamp (Green)

This lamp blinks while printing is in progress and lights up when waiting for printing.

ACCESS Lamp (Green)

This lamp lights up or blinks when image data is being accessed.

ERROR Lamp (Red)

This lamp lights up or blinks when an error occurs.

POWER Lamp (Red/Green)

Before Use

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Names and Functions of Each Part (continued)

Rear View

Air Vent

Do not block.

Ink Cassette Eject Lever

( p. 23)

Ink Cassette Compartment Cover

Paper Jam Removal Lever

( p. 92)

Remote Control

USB Port

( p. 25, 88)

Video Output Terminal (VIDEO OUT)

( p. 25, 28)

DC IN Port

Memory Card Slot

( p. 29)

Remote Control Transmitter

POWER Button

Direction Buttons

SLIDE SHOW Button

Displays a slide show of images on the memory card.

MENU Button

ROTATE Button

Rotates images 90 degrees in the clockwise direction

p. 67).

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PRINT Button

OK Button

RETURN Button

DISPLAY Button

SEARCH Button

Searches for images of the selected time period.

TRIMMING Button

Reduces or enlarges the image size

p. 67).

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Connecting a Power Source

POWER lamp

DC IN port

Preparation

AC adaptor

Power cord

Wall outlet

Connect to household power supply (100 V to 240 V AC)

When the power cord is connected to wall outlet, the POWER lamp lights up in red (standby mode).

CAUTION:

• Never touch the power cord during a lightning storm.

• When you operate this product, the wall outlet should be near the product and easily accessible.

• Use only the included AC adaptor and power cord.

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Inserting Battery into the Remote Control

Open the battery cover by sliding in the direction of the arrow.

Slide the coin battery into place with + terminal facing up.

Close the battery cover.

To remove the coin battery

Tab

Pressing down on the tab, slide out the coin battery and remove.

Caution

• Risk of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced.

Replace only with type CR2025.

• Dispose of used batteries according to local regulations.

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Remote control operational range

Preparation

Important

• Make sure there are no objects blocking the path between the printer and the remote control. The remote control may fail to operate the printer.

• Do not allow the printer’s remote control receiver to come in contact with direct sunlight or strong fluorescent light. This may prevent the printer from working properly.

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Paper and Ink Cassettes (Sold Separately)

• Starter kit is included (5 sheets of postcard size paper).

Use only paper and ink cassettes in the Paper and Ink set described below.

Do not use postcard and ink jet type paper.

(This will cause paper jams and the printer to malfunction.)

• Protective coating is applied to the images that printed using paper and ink in the Paper and

Ink set, so that print quality can be maintained over an extended period of time.

• Ensure that only the ink cassette and papers, which come together as part of a set, are used

with the printer. The ink cassettes included in the Paper and Ink set provide enough ink to print the number of sheets included in the Paper and Ink set. Always replace the ink cassette when using a new Paper and Ink set. Paper and ink cassettes are not sold separately.

• The following paper cassette (sold separately) is required in order to print on wide

size paper.

Please purchase separately sold accessories from your dealer.

Item Model No. Paper size Remarks

Paper and Ink set

Paper cassette KX-PVPW1M For wide size paper

1 This represents the paper size per sheet (after cutting).

KX-PVMS36KM

KX-PVMS108KM

KX-PVMS20WM

3.98Ǝ x 5.98Ǝ (101 x 152 mm)

3.98Ǝ x 7.09Ǝ (101 x 180 mm)

• Ink cassette x 1 (enough for 36 prints)

• Postcard size paper ... 36 sheets (18 sheets x 2 bags)

• Ink cassette x 3 (a cassette provides enough ink to print 36 sheets)

• Postcard size paper ... 108 sheets (18 sheets x 6 bags)

• Ink cassette x 1 (enough for 20 prints)

• Wide size paper ... 20 sheets (20 sheets x 1 bag)

Important

• Before using a Paper and Ink set, ensure that you acclimatize the Paper and Ink set to the ambient temperature prior to opening. In particular, if the Paper and Ink set has been stored at a low temperature, condensation may occur due to the difference in temperatures

p. 96, “Condensation”).

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• Avoid storing paper and ink cassettes in places subject to high temperature, high humidity or direct sunlight. This may lead to deterioration of print quality or prevent printing capability.

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Handling of paper and ink cassettes

During printing

• Do not open the ink cassette compartment cover, as print quality may be reduced.

• Do not remove the paper cassette or ink cassette.

• Do not pull the paper while it is moving.

• Be sure to remove printed paper before 10 or more sheets have piled up. Failure to do so may result in a paper jam. Be particularly sure to remove paper with a high degree of curl before it piles up.

• Do not touch the print surface with your fingers.

After printing

• Do not remove unused sheets of paper from the paper cassette. Close the cassette lid, then insert the paper cassette into a plastic bag and store so that it lies flat.

• After removing the paper cassette, close the paper cassette compartment cover to prevent dust from getting inside the printer.

• Remove the ink cassette and store it in a plastic bag or other safe container.

Handling printed paper

• Pay special attention to the following, otherwise discoloration, fading and color transfer may occur.

• Do not allow objects such as vinyl desk mats, name card cases, or plastic erasers to come

in contact with the printed surfaces. When storing printed paper in an album, select holder sleeves made of nylon, polypropylene or cellophane.

• Do not allow any volatile solvents such as alcohol to come in contact with the printed

surface.

• Do not touch the printed surface.

• Do not leave printed surfaces in contact with one another, or place any other papers on

printed surfaces for a certain period of time.

• Do not store printed paper in locations subject to high temperature, high humidity, or direct

sunlight.

• When writing on a printed surface, use permanent markers (oil-based) only. You may use permanent markers (oil-based), water-based markers, pencils and oil-based ball point pens to write on the back of printed papers.

• You can use printed images for your personal enjoyment. Copyright laws prevent their use in any other way without the written permission of the copyright holders.

• Do not reuse paper that has already been printed on.

Preparation

Note

• When cutting paper after printing, fold the paper along the perforated line. Then reverse the fold in the opposite direction and cut the paper along the folded line.

• If you are printing on the reverse side of a sheet with a different printer, the ink may take some time to dry.

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Inserting the Paper

For details on paper, refer to page 18.

Open the paper cassette lid.

• If the lid does not open, slide the lid until “ ” and “ ” marks align (until you hear the lid catch in place).

Slide the lid to align “ ” and “ ” marks.

Tab

• Push in the direction of the arrow.

Click

Insert paper in the paper cassette.

Fan the paper to avoid multi-sheet feeds. Place the paper in the paper cassette without removing protective sheet

so as not to touch the print surface.

• The protective sheet will stick out a little bit.

Remove the protective sheet and close the paper cassette lid.

• Take care not to leave fingerprints on the paper.

• Make sure that the paper cassette and ink cassette size match. If the size of the cassettes does not match, printing will become impossible.

Protective sheet

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Insert the paper cassette to the printer.

Slide the paper cassette lid forward until it catches in place.

Pull the paper stop

upwards.

Open the paper cassette compartment cover and insert the paper cassette firmly while holding the unit.

• Make sure that the positions of the “ attaching the paper cassette.

” and “ ” do not shift when

Click

Firmly insert as far as possible.

Pull the paper stop upwards.

Slide the lid to align “ and “ ” marks.

• If you do not slide the lid far enough, it will not attach properly to the printer.

Paper cassette compartment cover

Preparation

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Important

• Do not load more than 18 sheets of paper (or 20 sheets of wide size paper) in the paper cassette.

• Be sure to remove printed paper before 10 or more sheets have piled up.

• Do not touch the print surface (the plain, glossy side) or allow it to get dirty. Clear prints may become impossible if the print surface gets dirty, stained by fingerprints, or wet with water.

• Do not bend or fold the paper or load it in the cassette with the reverse side facing upward.

• Do not stretch the paper. This may lead to paper jam or prevent printing capability.

• Do not remove the perforated section before printing.

• Do not affix stamps or adhesive seals to the paper before printing.

• Do not print on the paper with a word processor before printing with this printer.

• Do not write on the paper before printing with this printer.

• Do not remove unused sheets of paper from the paper cassette. Close the cassette lid, then insert the paper cassette into a plastic bag and store so that it lies flat.

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Inserting the Ink Cassette

For details on ink cassette, refer to page 18.

If the ink sheet is slack, tighten it.

• Turn in the direction of the arrow displayed on the ink cassette.

Open the ink cassette compartment cover and insert the cassette into the printer.

• Insert the ink cassette as far as it will go with the arrow mark facing forward until it catches in place.

Ink sheet

Turn the spool in the direction of the arrow.

Close the ink cassette

compartment cover.

Ink cassette compartment cover

When using the printer for the first time, be sure to remove the padding used during transportation.

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Removing the ink cassette

Open the ink cassette compartment cover.

Pull the ink cassette eject lever (green) upward.

Pull the ink cassette straight out while grasping both ends of it as shown in the figure to

the right.

Close the ink cassette compartment cover.

• Do not open the ink cassette

compartment cover during printing, as print quality may be reduced.

Preparation

Ink cassette eject lever (green)

Important

• Do not reuse a used ink cassette and be sure to dispose according to local regulations.

• Do not touch or pull on the ink sheet.

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Connecting

You can connect the printer to a digital camera, TV or computer.

Connecting the printer to a digital camera

You can connect the printer to a PictBridge compatible digital camera or digital video camera to print recorded images.

For details on printing operation, refer to page 26.

Sample connection

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Connecting the printer to a TV

You can print images recorded on an SD Memory Card or MultiMediaCard while viewing them on a TV screen.

For details on printing operation, refer to page 28.

Sample connection

Switch the TV to external input mode (for example, “VIDEO IN”).

Yellow

To printer’s video output terminal “VIDEO OUT” on the rear panel

Yellow

Video cable (included)

Preparation

To TV video input terminal

Connecting the printer to a computer

You can connect the printer to a computer to print recorded images.

It is necessary to install a printer driver when connecting to a computer for the first time

p. 85).

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Sample connection

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You can connect the printer to a PictBridge compatible digital camera or digital video camera to print recorded images. An example of connecting to the Panasonic digital camera LUMIX (DMC-FX9) is described here.

• Printer

ACCESS lamp

POWER button

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Follow the on-screen instructions on the digital camera to proceed the printing operation.

When printing has finished, turn the printer off and disconnect the USB cable.

Printing

Important

• Connect only PictBridge compatible devices to the PictBridge terminal.

• Do not disconnect the cable or turn off the power while the ACCESS lamp is lit. (This may damage the data or could result in a malfunction of the printer.)

• Refer to the digital camera’s operating instructions for a description of PictBridge operations.

Note

• Certain PictBridge compatible devices may not operate correctly with this printer.

• If an error occurs, depending on the model, the digital camera may not display or operate properly. Turn the camera and printer off and then turn them back on.

• TIFF format images cannot be printed directly from PictBridge compatible devices such as digital cameras (

• When printing images with DPOF settings from PictBridge compatible devices, settings such as the date are controlled by the DPOF setting.

• Settings on the printer driver ( compatible devices.

• When printing from a PictBridge compatible devices, image adjustments made on the printer side are disabled.

p. 104).

p. 85) have no effect when printing directly from PictBridge

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Printing with a TV

Printer

You can print images stored on SD Memory Card or MultiMediaCard with this printer. The printing procedure is shown below.

Do not change the paper size during operations. Otherwise, printing will be impossible.

Check the connection to the TV.

Select the images you want to print.

Commands can be issued during printing.

• About usable memory cards

This printer supports SD Memory Cards, MultiMediaCards, and miniSD Memory Cards (adaptor required).

• Image formats that can be displayed/printed

This printer is able to display and print JPEG and TIFF format images. However, there are cases when these format images cannot be displayed or printed. No image will be displayed in this case. For details, refer to “Compatible Memory Card” on page 104.

• You can set number of copies.

Insert the memory card.

Turn the printer on.

Print.

Before operation

Perform the procedures in “Preparation” ( p. 15 – 25).

Checking the connection to a TV

Sample connection

Switch the TV to external input mode (for example, “VIDEO IN”).

Yellow

To TV video input terminal

To printer’s video output terminal “VIDEO OUT” on the rear panel

Yellow

Video cable (included)

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Inserting a memory card

• SD Memory Card and MultiMediaCard are not provided with the printer.

Open the ink cassette

compartment cover.

Memory card slot

Insert the

memory card.

Close the ink cassette

compartment cover.

miniSD Memory Card adaptor

First insert the miniSD Memory Card into the card adaptor. Then insert the card adaptor into the memory card slot.

SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard

Insert the memory card with the labelled surface facing upward.

miniSD Memory Card

Important

• Push the memory card all the way in until it clicks into place.

• Do not remove the memory card when displaying images stored on the memory card on a TV.

• To remove the card, push the card in and release.

• To print from a PictBridge compatible device, such as a digital camera, connected directly to the printer, insert the memory card into the device.

Printing

Note

This printer does not support SD Memory Card having more than 2 GB in memory. However, accidental insertion of an SD Memory Card having more than 2 GB in memory will not result in damage to the memory card.

Turning the power on

Press the POWER button. POWER lamp on the printer will light up in green.

• Printer

POWER lamp

Same operations are also possible using the remote control. (For the button names on the remote control, refer to page 14.)

POWER button

Turning off the power

Press the POWER button again. POWER lamp on the printer lights up in red (standby mode).

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Printing with a TV (continued)

Changing the language

You can change the language used for the setting screen.

• Printer

Direction buttons

• The direction buttons are represented in this manual as follows.

Printer

RETURN

Same operations are also possible using the remote control. (For the button names on the remote control, refer to page 14.)

Press (MENU).

Press to select [Settings] and

press

(OK).

Press to select [Device Settings]

Press Up, Down, Left or Right.

Press Up or Down.

Press Left or Right.

and press

(OK).

Press to select [Language] and

press

(OK).

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Press to select the language to

be used and press

(OK).

Press to select [OK] and press

(OK).

• If you select [Cancel] and press (OK) or

press

applied.

If a screen shown to the right is

displayed, press

and press

• Settings will be enabled after the printer is restarted.

(RETURN), changes will not be

to select [Yes]

(OK).

Printing

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Printing with a TV (continued)

Printing single image

Printer

• Printer

Same operations are also possible using the remote control. (For the button names on the remote control, refer to page 14.)

Press to move the cursor and

select the image you want to print.

Direction buttons

RETURN

DISPLAY

Press (PRINT).

Check the preview.

Then press

Or press

press

(OK).

(PRINT).

to select [Print] and

• Printing begins.

• For details on [Print Settings], refer to page 42,

82.

• For details on [Image Adjustment], refer to page

48.

• For details on [Zoom/Rotate], refer to page 67.

“Print” screen

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To stop print job midway

Press (MENU).

Press to select [Cancel Printing] and

press

Press to select [Yes] and press

• The printing for the paper currently being printed will be completed and subsequent printing is halted.

(OK).

Image display

Image number/Total number of images

Shooting date

Print status display

Paper size

To change pages

• When displaying a “Summary View” display

Press

press

• When displaying a “Single-Shot View” display

Press

Printing

to select [Previous] or [Next] and

(OK).

1 The date of the file will be displayed for

images that do not include shooting date information.

Button operation guideCursor

Summary View

2 “P” is displayed for the postcard size paper.

“W” is displayed for the wide size paper.

To switch display

You can switch between “Single-Shot View”

display and “Summary View” display by

pressing

(DISPLAY).

Single-Shot View

Note

• It may take some time until the images are displayed depending on the type of memory card and image format.

• Depending on the type of the memory card used, the image may appear flickered on the TV screen or white bands may appear around the image. This has no effect on the printed image.

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Press to move the cursor and

select the image you want to print.

Press (OK) for the number of

copies you want.

• The number of copies will increase one by one each time you press this button.

• Up to 10 copies can be set for each image.

To reduce the number of copies

Press to select the image and press

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Check the preview.

Then press

Or press

press

• Printing begins.

• The first image is displayed in the preview.

• For details on [Print Settings], refer to page 42,

82.

• For details on [Image Adjustment], refer to page 48.

To stop print job midway

Press (MENU).

Press to select [Cancel Printing] and

press

Press to select [Yes] and press

(OK).

(PRINT).

to select [Print] and

Printing

(OK).

• The printing for the paper currently being printed will be completed and subsequent printing is halted.

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Printing with a TV (continued)

Printing all images on a memory card

You can print all images on a memory card, one image per sheet.

Press (MENU).

Press to select [Printing

Printer

Options] and press

(OK).

Press to select [All Images] and

press

(OK).

Check the preview.

Then press

Or press

press

(OK).

(PRINT).

to select [Print] and

• Printing begins.

• The first image is displayed in the preview.

• For details on [Print Settings], refer to page 42,

82.

• For details on [Image Adjustment], refer to

page 48.

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To stop print job midway

Press (MENU).

Press to select [Cancel Printing] and

press

Press to select [Yes] and press

• The printing for the paper currently being printed will be completed and subsequent printing is halted.

(OK).

Printing

Note

• Up to 99 sheets can be printed by one operation.

• To increase or decrease the number of copies to be made of each image, refer to “Selecting All Images” (

p. 60).

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Printing with a TV (continued)

Printer

Printing an index

You can print an index of images on the memory card, showing 25 thumbnail images per sheet of paper (30 thumbnail images when using wide size paper).

Index print

Press (MENU).

Press to select [Printing

Options] and press

(OK).

Press to select [Index] and press

(OK).

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Check the preview.

Then press

Or press

press

• Printing begins.

• You can select [ON] or [OFF] in the [Date] setting.

• You can select [Oldest to Newest] or [Newest to Oldest] in the [Print Order] setting.

To stop print job midway

(OK).

(PRINT).

to select [Print] and

Printing

Press (MENU).

Press to select [Cancel Printing] and

press

Press to select [Yes] and press

• The printing for the paper currently being printed will be completed and subsequent printing is halted.

(OK).

Note

• Each image is printed as one thumbnail on an index.

• You cannot set the number of copies for index.

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Printing with a TV (continued)

Printer

Printing using DPOF settings

You can select the images to be printed and the number of copies to be made using a DPOF compatible digital video camera or digital camera. When you have inserted a memory card containing DPOF settings into the printer, you can print images according to the setting.

Before operation

Insert the memory card containing images with DPOF settings into the printer ( p. 29).

Press (MENU).

Press to select [Printing

Options] and press

(OK).

Press to select [DPOF] and

press

(OK).

Press to select [Yes] and press

(OK).

• Printing begins.

• Images are printed using the settings (number

of copies, date etc.) specified in the camera or DPOF compatible software.

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To stop print job midway

Press (MENU).

Press

Printing

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Print Settings

Printer

• Printer

Same operations are also possible using the remote control. (For the button names on the remote control, refer to page 14.)

Direction buttons

RETURN

Printing date

You can print image date information (including the shooting date) on the lower right corner of the image.

Press to select [Print Settings]

on the “Print” screen and press

(OK).

Press to select [Date] and press

(OK).

Press to select [ON] and press

(OK).

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Press to select [OK] and press

(OK).

• If you select [Cancel] and press (OK) or

press

applied.

(RETURN), changes will not be

Changing Settings

Note

• Factory setting for [Date] is [OFF].

• Date is not displayed on images displayed on screen.

• To print an image without date information, set [Date] to [OFF] in the [Print Settings].

• If you want to print all images using the same settings, select [Settings] ĺ [Print Settings] on the “Menu” screen and change the desired items (

• You cannot print date for images with no date information stored on a memory card.

• The date information printed for images edited and saved on a computer will differ from the actual image shooting date.

p. 55, “Saving Settings”).

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Print Settings (continued)

Borderless printing

You can select whether to print images with borders or not.

Press to select [Print Settings]

on the “Print” screen and press

Printer

(OK).

Press to select [Borders] and

press

(OK).

Press to select [ON] or [OFF]

and press

(OK).

Press to select [OK] and press

(OK).

• If you select [Cancel] and press (OK) or

press

applied.

(RETURN), changes will not be

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With borders Borderless

Whole part of the image is printed on the paper with margins on the paper edges.

Part of the image is cut off and there is no margin spacing on the paper edges.

Changing Settings

Note

• Factory setting for [Borders] is [OFF].

• If you want to print all images using the same settings, select [Settings] ĺ [Print Settings] on the “Menu” screen and change the desired items (

p. 55, “Saving Settings”).

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Print Settings (continued)

Rotating image 180°

You can rotate the image 180 degrees.

Rotate image 180°

Printer

Upper side of the image appears on the right.

Press to select [Print Settings]

on the “Print” screen and press

(OK).

Press to select [Rotate Image]

and press

(OK).

Upper side of the image appears on the left.

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Press to select [ON] and press

(OK).

Press to select [OK] and press

(OK).

• If you select [Cancel] and press (OK) or

press

applied.

(RETURN), changes will not be

Changing Settings

Note

• Factory setting for [Rotate Image] is [OFF].

• To cancel the [Rotate Image] setting, set it to [OFF] in [Print Settings].

• If you want to print all images using the same settings, select [Settings] ĺ [Print Settings] on the “Menu” screen and change the desired items (

p. 55, “Saving Settings”).

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Image Adjustment

Press to select [Image

Adjustment] on the “Print” screen

and press

Press

(OK).

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After you have made image

adjustment, press

(OK).

Press to select [OK] and press

(OK).

• If you select [Cancel] and press (OK) or

press

applied.

• Select [Reset] and press

saved settings.

Press to select [OK] and press

(OK).

(RETURN), changes will not be

(OK) to return to

Changing Settings

• If you select [Cancel] and press (OK) or

press

applied.

• Select [Reset] and press

saved settings.

(RETURN), changes will not be

(OK) to return to

Continued on next page

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Image Adjustment (continued)

Image Adjustment items

Printer

Effect

Gives special effects to an image when printed. You can select from the following items.

Item Result

OFF Prints images without special effects.

Warm Monochrome Prints images with a warm monochrome effect.

Cool Monochrome Prints images with a cool monochrome effect.

Sepia Prints images with a sepia effect.

Warm Prints images emphasizing warm colors.

Cool Prints images emphasizing cool colors.

Soft Portrait Prints images with a portrait effect.

Embossed Heart Prints images with background pattern of hearts.

Oil Painting Prints images so they resemble oil paintings on canvas.

Japanese Paper Prints images as if drawn on Japanese paper.

Convex Sphere Prints images so they appear convex.

Concave Sphere Prints images so they appear concave.

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Auto Mode

Automatically adjusts the brightness and contrast.

Item Result

OFF No brightness/contrast adjustment.

Auto Adjusts image brightness/contrast automatically.

Soft Skin Adjusts image brightness/contrast to make skin appear smoother.

Vividness Adjusts image brightness/contrast to print more vividly.

Night Scenery Adjusts image brightness/contrast to print night scenery with a more

natural balance between dark and light positions.

Changing Settings

Continued on next page

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Image Adjustment (continued)

Printer

Other Settings

Set brightness and contrast values to suit your taste. (Density/Balance, Color Levels, White Balance, Noise Reduction)

Item Result

Density/Balance Adjusts image brightness, color saturation, contrast, edge

sharpness.

• Brightness: Adjusts image brightness.

• Saturation: Adjusts image color brilliance.

• Contrast: Adjusts image brightness contrast.

• Sharpness: Adjusts image contours.

Color Levels Adjusts image color tones.

Select a color from the color palette.

White Balance Adjusts colors more naturally according to light source.

Select [OFF] or [Auto].

Noise Reduction Reduces the noise in images shot in dark places.

Select [OFF] or [ON].

Note

• Factory settings for [Effect] is [OFF], [Auto Mode] is [Auto], [Noise Reduction] is [ON] and

other settings are [OFF].

•

If you want to print all images using the same settings, select [Settings] ĺ [Image Adjustment] on the “Menu” screen and change the desired items (

• The image on the preview screen is not exact print image, just for your references.

• Adjustments made to the TV display do not affect the print quality.

p. 55, “Saving Settings”).

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Device Settings

You can change the print date format, language used for the setting screen and TV aspect ratio.

Direction buttons

• Printer

RETURN

Same operations are also possible using the remote control. (For the button names on the remote control, refer to page 14.)

Press (MENU).

Printer

Press to select [Settings] and

press

(OK).

Press to select [Device Settings]

and press

(OK).

Press to select the item to be

changed and press

Press

option on the option select screen

to select the desired

(OK).

Changing Settings

and press

(OK).

Continued on next page

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Device Settings (continued)

•

Press to select [OK] and press

(OK).

• If you select [Cancel] and press (OK) or

Printer

press

applied.

When changing the [Language] and [TV

(RETURN), changes will not be

Aspect] settings

If a screen shown to the right is displayed, select

[Yes] and press

• Settings will be enabled after the printer is

restarted.

Item Description

Date Format Specifies print date format as

year (YYYY), month (MM) and day (DD).

Language Changes the display language. Japanese

(OK).

Setting options

(Bold item indicates initial setting)

YYYY/MM/DD DD/MM/YYYY

MM/DD/YYYY

English

Français (French) Franç. (Canada) (Canadian French) Deutsch (German) Italiano (Italian) Español (Spanish)

TV Aspect Changes the aspect ratio of the

TV screen. Select the aspect ratio that matches your TV.

4:3

16:9

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Saving Settings

You can save the customized settings in [Print Settings] and [Image Adjustment]. These settings will be saved even if the printer’s power is turned off.

• Printer

Same operations are also possible using the remote control. (For the button names on the remote control, refer to page 14.)

Changing Settings

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Restoring Default Settings

Performing this operation initializes all settings to the default values (factory settings).

• Printer

Same operations are also possible using the remote control. (For the button names on the remote control, refer to page 14.)

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Searching for Images

Direction buttons

• Printer

RETURN

Same operations are also possible using the remote control. (For the button names on the remote control, refer to page 14.)

Printer

Searching for images by date

You can search for images within a specified period and display these images in “Summary View” display.

Press (MENU).

Press to select [Search] and

press

(OK).

Press to select [Search by Date]

and press

(OK).

Advanced Operations

Continued on next page

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Searching for Images (continued)

Specify the start date and end date.

Moves within the date items (year, month, day).

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Exiting search mode

To return to a “Summary View” display of all images, perform the following procedures.

Press (MENU).

Press to select [Search] and

press

(OK).

Press to select [Cancel Search]

and press

(OK).

When using the remote control

Press the [SEARCH] button on the remote

control.

Select [Cancel Search] and press [OK]

button.

Advanced Operations

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Selecting All Images

You can set the number of copies for all images on the memory card to a single print. After you have selected all images, you can increase or decrease the number of copies to be made for each separate image (

Press (MENU).

p. 34).

Printer

Press to select [Select All/Clear]

and press

(OK).

Press to select [Select All

Images] and press

(OK).

Press to select [Yes] and press

(OK).

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To clear the number of copies for all images

You can set the number of copies for all images to 0.

Press (MENU).

Press to select [Select All/Clear]

and press

(OK).

Press to select [Clear All] and

press

(OK).

Press to select [Yes] and press

(OK).

Advanced Operations

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Slide Show

The slide show features is used to display images on the memory card one-by-one for a specified period of time each. You can change the display time for each image in the [Slide Show Settings].

Slide Show display

Printer

• Printer

Same operations are also possible using the remote control. (For the button names on the remote control, refer to page 14.)

Direction buttons

RETURN

DISPLAY

Starting a slide show

You can start a slide show from the first image on the memory card.

Press (MENU).

Press to select [Slide Show] and

press

(OK).

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Press to select [Start Slide

Show] and press

• To print the currently displayed image, press

(PRINT).

Button functions during a slide show

Button Function

Previous image/Next image

Pause/Resume

Operation guide On/Off

Stops slide show.

Prints currently displayed image.

(OK).

When using the remote control

Press [SLIDE SHOW] button on the remote control to start the slide show.

Advanced Operations

SLIDE SHOW

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Slide Show (continued)

Printer

Slide show of selected images

To display only a selected images in a slide show, first select the images from the “Summary View” display (

Press (MENU).

p. 33).

Press to select [Slide Show] and

press

(OK).

Press to select [Selected

Images] and press

• The slide show of the selected images start.

(OK).

Important

Do not remove the memory card while an image is being displayed. This may damage the memory card or render the memory card inoperable.

Note

It may take some time until the image is displayed, depending on the size of the images. The displayed time may also be longer than the setting time.

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Slide show settings

You can make changes to the various slide show settings in the [Slide Show Settings].

Press (MENU).

Press to select [Slide Show] and

press

(OK).

Press to select [Slide Show

Settings] and press

(OK).

Press to select the item you

want to change and press

(OK).

Advanced Operations

Continued on next page

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Slide Show (continued)

Press to select the desired

Printer

option and press

(OK).

Press to select [OK] and press

(OK).

• If you select [Cancel] and press (OK) or

press

applied.

Item Description

Interval Specifies the display time for

(RETURN), changes will not be

an image.

Setting options

(Bold item indicates initial setting)

3 seconds, 5 seconds, 7 seconds, 10 seconds

Pattern Specifies the transition

effect.

Operation Guide Toggles the display of the

operation guide shown on the slide show screen.

Normal:

Switches images quickly. Pattern 1: Switches images from top to bottom. Pattern 2: Switches images from the center toward the outside. Pattern 3: Switches images with a mosaic effect. Random: Randomly switches the Pattern 1 through 3 and Pattern 4 (where images are switched from the outside toward the center).

ON, OFF

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Trimming/Rotating Images

You can reduce/enlarge or rotate an image and print. These settings are available on the “Print” screen (

• Printer

p. 32).

Direction buttons

RETURN

Advanced Operations

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Press (OK) when finished editing

the image.

• A preview is displayed.

Press (PRINT).

Or press

press

To stop print job midway

Press (MENU).

Press to select [Cancel Printing] and

press

to select [Print] and

(OK).

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Creating Calendars

You can create original calendars with your favorite images.

Do not change the paper size during operations. Otherwise, printing will become impossible.

Printer

• Printer

Select layout.

Press (MENU).

Press to select [Printing

Options] and press

Direction buttons

RETURN

(OK).

• Remote control

Direction buttons

ROTATE TRIMMING

Advanced Operations

Continued on next page

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Creating Calendars (continued)

Press to select [Calendar]

Printer

and press

(OK).

Press to select the desired

layout and press

(OK).

Press to select [Start Year/

Month] and press

(OK).

Specify the start year and

month, and press

Moves between the year and month setting items.

Sets the year or month.

(OK).

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Press to select [Start Day]

and press

(OK).

Press to select the

start day of week and press

(OK).

Press to select [OK] and

press

(OK).

Advanced Operations

Continued on next page

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Creating Calendars (continued)

Select image.

Press to select the image

insert position and press

Printer

(OK).

• The selected image position is outlined with a yellow border.

Press to select an image

and press

(OK).

• To switch to “Single-Shot View” display,

press

Edit the image using

(Rotate), (Move) and

press

(DISPLAY).

(Reduce/Enlarge),

(OK).

• The image during editing is outlined with a blue border.

• Use the remote control to reduce/

enlarge or rotate an image. These features cannot be controlled on the main unit.

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Add clip art.

Press to select [Add Clip

Art.] and press

• Up to 8 clip art can be applied.

Press to select clip art

and press

(OK).

Edit the clip art using

(Reduce/Enlarge),

(Rotate), (Move) and

press

(OK).

• The clip art during editing is outlined

with a blue border.

• Use the remote control to reduce/

enlarge or rotate an image. These features cannot be controlled on the main unit.

• When you press

for the clip art will disappear.

(OK), the border

Advanced Operations

Continued on next page

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Creating Calendars (continued)

Print.

Press (PRINT).

Printer

Or press

and press

to select [Print]

(OK).

Press to select [Yes] and

press

• Printing begins.

• The display will return to the “4 Print”,

1 when printing starts. (The same

step screen appears when you select [No].)

To stop print job midway

Press (RETURN).

Press to select [Yes] and press

(OK).

Press (RETURN).

Press to select [Cancel

Printing] and press

Press to select [Yes] and press

(OK).

• The printing for the paper currently being printed will be completed and subsequent printing is halted.

(OK).

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To return to the “Menu” screen

Press (RETURN).

Press to select [Yes] and press (OK).

Note

• The preview is not exact print image. Actual printouts may differ from the preview.

• The yellow border surrounding images is not printed.

• You cannot change [Print Settings] items ( p. 42, 82) while creating a calendar.

• To adjust the image quality while creating a calendar, select [Settings] ĺ [Image Adjustment] on the “Menu” screen (

• [Image Adjustment] settings can be made only for images while creating a calendar.

p. 55, “Saving Settings”).

Advanced Operations

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Composite Printing

You can create composite images, by adding a frame and clip art.

Do not change the paper size during operations. Otherwise, printing will become impossible.

• Printer

• Remote control

Direction buttons

RETURN

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Press to select

[Composite] and press

(OK).

Press to select the desired

layout and press

(OK).

Advanced Operations

Continued on next page

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Composite Printing (continued)

Select image.

Press to select the image

insert position and press

(OK).

• The selected image position is outlined with a yellow border.

Press

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Add clip art.

Press to select [Add Clip

Art.] and press

• Up to 8 clip art can be applied.

Press to select clip art

and press

(OK).

Edit the clip art using

(Reduce/Enlarge),

(Rotate), (Move) and

press

(OK).

• The clip art during editing is outlined

with a blue border.

• Use the remote control to reduce/

enlarge or rotate an image. These features cannot be controlled on the main unit.

• When you press

for the clip art will disappear.

(OK), the border

Advanced Operations

Continued on next page

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Composite Printing (continued)

Print.

Press (PRINT).

Printer

Or press

and press

to select [Print]

(OK).

Press to select [Yes] and

press

• Printing begins.

• The display will return to the “4 Print”,

1 when printing starts. (The same

step screen appears when you select [No].)

To stop print job midway

Press (RETURN).

Press to select [Yes] and press

(OK).

Press (RETURN).

Press to select [Cancel

Printing] and press

Press to select [Yes] and press

(OK).

• The printing for the paper currently being printed will be completed and subsequent printing is halted.

(OK).

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To return to the “Menu” screen

Press (RETURN).

Press to select [Yes] and press (OK).

Note

• The preview is not exact print image. Actual printouts may differ from the preview.

• The yellow border surrounding images is not printed.

• You cannot change [Print Settings] items ( p. 42, 82) while creating a composite image.

• To adjust the image quality while creating a composite image, select [Settings] ĺ [Image Adjustment] on the “Menu” screen (

• [Image Adjustment] settings can be made only for images while creating a composite image.

p. 55, “Saving Settings”).

Advanced Operations

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LUMIX Baby Mode

If age information has been recorded for images using LUMIX Baby mode with a Panasonic LUMIX digital camera, the age is printed in the lower left of the image.

• Printer

Same operations are also possible using the remote control. (For the button names on the remote control, refer to page 14.)

Direction buttons

RETURN

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Press to select [OK] and press

(OK).

• If you select [Cancel] and press (OK) or

press

applied.

(RETURN), changes will not be

Press (PRINT).

Or press

press

To stop print job midway

Press (MENU).

Press to select [Cancel Printing] and

press

Press to select [Yes] and press

(OK).

• The printing for the paper currently being printed will be completed and subsequent printing is halted.

to select [Print] and

(OK).

Advanced Operations

Note

• For details on settings available in LUMIX Baby mode, refer to the operating instructions provided with the Panasonic LUMIX digital camera.

• Factory setting for [LUMIX Baby] is [OFF].

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Printing with a Computer

Printer

You can perform printing operation on a computer. After installing the printer driver (

p. 85), perform print operations using image printing software. Ensure that your computer’s configuration is compatible for use with this printer (

table below).

System requirements

Computer IBM® PC/AT® compatible

CPU Intel® Pentium® II or Celeron® 500 MHz or higher

OS Microsoft® Windows® 98 Second Edition

Microsoft® Windows® Me Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Professional Microsoft® Windows® XP Home Edition/Professional

Memory Windows Me/Windows 98 SE:

64 MB or above (128 MB minimum recommended) Windows XP/Windows 2000: 128 MB or above (256 MB minimum recommended)

Required Hard Disk Space

Display High Color (16 bit) or higher

Interface USB port

Disc Drive CD-ROM drive (required for installation)

Other Mouse or equivalent device

• Operation is not necessarily guaranteed with the above environments.

• Operation is not guaranteed on Macintosh Computers.

• Operation is not guaranteed on Windows 3.1, Windows 95, Windows 98 or Windows NT®

environments.

• Operation is not guaranteed with operating system upgrades.

• Not compatible with multi-CPU configured environments.

• Compatible with Windows XP SP1 or SP2 environments.

120 MB minimum

Desktop area 800 x 600 pixels or higher

Important

Do not play the supplied CD-ROM on an audio CD player. Doing so may emit loud sound resulting in damage to the speaker.

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Installing the printer driver

•

To print from the computer, you must first install the printer driver to your computer as follows. For details on printer driver operations, see the printer driver’s help.

Important

• Do not connect the printer to a computer before installing the printer driver. Also, be sure to turn off the printer’s power before making connections.

• When the “Found New Hardware Wizard” screen appears during the installation, click [Cancel] on the screen.

• Quit all other active applications.

• Once you have installed the printer driver, do not shut down or log off your computer while printing is in process. Doing so prevents the printer from printing properly.

• To insure against data loss or deletion of any data, ensure that you make a backup copy of the software contained on the CD-ROM.

• For Windows XP and Windows 2000, log on as system administrator or have a similar level of authorization to install the printer driver.

The following descriptions are intended for Windows XP. The displayed messages and procedures may vary slightly depending on the OS.

Start the computer and insert the supplied CD-ROM.

• The menu screen is displayed.

If the menu screen is not displayed…

1. Open [My Computer].

2. Open the CD-ROM drive and double-click [Setup.exe] on the CD-ROM.

Click [KX-PX10 Printer Driver] on the menu screen.

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Printing with a Computer (continued)

•

Select the language for the installation.

Click [Next].

• When the screen displaying the message “Before setup, make sure the printer is off.” appears, click [OK].

Printer

Read the License Agreement carefully. Select [I accept the terms of the license agreement] and click [Next].

( p. 90)

If you do not agree to the conditions of

the license agreement, click [Cancel].

The installation process will be discontinued.

Click [Install].

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Connect the printer to the computer

•

with the USB cable when “Connect the printer and switch it on.” screen is displayed. Then turn the printer on.

( p. 88)

If “Printer not found. Check the

connection.” screen is displayed

Make sure that the USB cable is connected properly and the printer is turned on, and then click [Retry].

Click [Finish].

The installation process has completed.

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Connecting with a personal computer

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Printing from the computer

•

Use the application software installed on your computer to print images from the computer. Refer to the application software’s operating instructions for details on the printing operation.

Open the image file to be printed

using the application software.

Print the image file.

• Make sure that printer paper size setting on the application software matches the size of the paper and ink cassette in the printer. If the

different size paper is selected on the application software, printing will become impossible.

• A status monitor window ( displayed during printing.

see below) is

Status monitor

When attempting to print from application software, a status monitor showing the progress of the current print job will be displayed. The status monitor will not be displayed under the following conditions:

• When you have selected a different printer  Select this printer.

• When there are still previously initiated active print jobs remaining in the print queue  Delete any unwanted print jobs.

Click this button when you want to stop printing.

Deleting unwanted print jobs

• For Windows XP:

Select [Start] ĺ [Control Panel] ĺ [Printers and Other Hardware] ĺ [Printers and Faxes] and then double-click the icon for this printer. Select the unwanted print jobs and press the Delete key.

• For Windows 2000/Me/98 SE:

Select [Start] ĺ [Settings] ĺ [Printers] and then double-click the icon for this printer. Select the unwanted print jobs and press the Delete key.

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Important

Do not shut down or log off your computer while printing is in process. Doing so prevents the printer from printing properly.

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Printing with a Computer (continued)

Printer

License agreement

Please read the following license agreement carefully.

End-User License Agreement

THIS IS A LEGAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN YOU AND PANASONIC COMMUNICATIONS CO., LTD. (“PANASONIC”) WITH RESPECT TO THE SOFTWARE PROGRAM (“SOFTWARE”). CAREFULLY READ ALL THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS AGREEMENT PRIOR TO INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE. INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE INDICATES YOUR ACCEPTANCE OF THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS. If you do not agree to these terms and conditions, do not install the SOFTWARE.

1. COPYRIGHT:

The SOFTWARE is protected by copyright laws and international treaty provisions, and all other applicable laws. You acknowledge that you are receiving only a LIMITED LICENSE TO USE the SOFTWARE and related documentation, and that you shall obtain no title, ownership nor any other rights in or to the SOFTWARE and its related documentation, all of which title and rights shall remain with PANASONIC or its licensor.

2. LICENSE:

(1) You may use the SOFTWARE solely for the purpose of operation of your Panasonic

Printer which is compatible with the SOFTWARE.

(2) You may make a copy of the SOFTWARE for the use defined in subparagraph (1)

above, or for internal back-up purpose only.

(3) You may transfer your rights under this License Agreement on a permanent basis,

provided that you transfer this Agreement, all copies of the SOFTWARE, all related documentation and your Panasonic Printer, and the recipient thereof agrees to the terms of this Agreement.

3. RESTRICTIONS:

You may not reverse engineer, decompile or disassemble the SOFTWARE, except as expressly permitted by applicable laws. You may not use, copy, modify, alter, rent, lease or transfer the SOFTWARE, its related documentation, or any copies thereof, in whole or in part, except as expressly provided in this Agreement. You may not export the SOFTWARE in contravention of any applicable U.S. or foreign export laws and regulations.

4. TERM:

This license is effective until terminated. You may terminate this Agreement at any time by destroying the SOFTWARE and related documentation and all copies thereof. This license will be terminated if you fail to comply with any term or condition of this Agreement. Upon such termination, you agree to destroy the SOFTWARE, all copies thereof and related documentation.

5. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY:

THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED “AS IS” WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY. PANASONIC (INCLUDING MATSUSHITA ELECTRIC INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD. AND ITS AFFILIATE COMPANIES, IN THIS ARTICLE) DOES NOT MAKE OR PASS ON TO YOU OR OTHER THIRD PARTY, ANY WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. WITHOUT LIMITING THE GENERALITY OF THE FOREGOING, PANASONIC DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE SOFTWARE WILL BE ERROR-FREE OR THAT IT WILL MEET YOUR REQUIREMENTS. PANASONIC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGE SUFFERED BY YOU INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, EVEN IF PANASONIC HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. NOTWITHSTANDING THE FOREGOING, IF THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS HEREOF CONTRADICT THE LAWS OF THE JURISDICTION IN WHICH YOU LIVE, THIS LICENSE AGREEMENT SHALL BE MODIFIED TO THE EXTENT SUCH LAWS REQUIRE.

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If a Paper Jam Occurs

The error message “Paper is jammed.” is displayed on the TV screen or status monitor of the computer screen.

Turn off the printer’s power once and turn it back on again with both the paper cassette and ink cassette still inserted.

• Jammed paper will be ejected from the front panel may be ejected from both the front panel

and the rear panel .)

Remove the paper from the front panel

or the rear panel . (Paper

or rear panel .

Remove the ink cassette to verify that there is no more

paper lodged inside the printer.

Replace the ink cassette.

Front panel

Rear panel

Opening for removing paper jams

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If a Paper Jam Occurs (continued)

If paper is not ejected

Turn off the power and remove the paper cassette.

Important

If the paper has stopped moving and no error message appears, wait for a while, leaving the paper as it is.

Note

When printing from a computer, printing sometimes continues after jammed paper is removed.

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LED Indicators

The operational and error status of the printer is displayed using a combination of lit and blinking LED indicators. Messages can be displayed on TV screen and the status monitor of the computer screen ( p. 100).

When operations are normal

Status POWER lamp ERROR lamp ACCESS lamp PRINT lamp

Power is off

(Standby mode)

Power is on

Loading image

Lit (Red)

Lit (Green)

Lit/Blink (Green)

Printing

Lit (Green)

Blink (Green)

Waiting to

temperature is too

high or too low)

1 When temperature is too high or too low, the printer will temporarily enter Waiting mode

(

(when

p. 10).

Lit (Green)

When an error occurs (For details, refer to page 100.)

Status POWER lamp ERROR lamp ACCESS lamp PRINT lamp

Paper/ink error

Lit (Green)

Paper jam

Lit (Green)

Lit (Red)

Blink (Red)

Internal printer

error

Blink (Red)

2 Sometimes the PRINT lamp blinks or lights up during printing.

Blink (Red)

Others

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Troubleshooting

Follow the procedures described below. If you are not able to solve the problem, contact your dealer.

Power source

Problem Cause and Remedy Page

The power is not on. • Are the power cord and AC adaptor connected

correctly?  Connect the power cord and AC adaptor correctly. 15

Printing (with TV, digital camera or computer)

Problem Cause and Remedy Page

The ink cassette cannot be inserted.

• Not able to print.

• Blank paper comes out.

• When attaching the ink cassette, if it does not catch in place when inserted, manually rotate the ink sheet reel slightly as described below and try again.

Ink sheet

Rotate the reel on the other side in the direction of the arrow to take up the slack of the ink sheet.

• Have you inserted the ink cassette as far as it will go?  Insert the ink cassette all the way in.

• Does the ink sheet have slack?  Flatten out the ink sheet.

• Have you inserted the paper cassette as far as it will go?  Insert the paper cassette all the way in.

• Does the size of paper cassette and ink cassette match?  Make sure that the paper cassette and ink cassette

sizes match.

• Have you been printing continuously or printing when the room temperature is high?  Printing operations may temporarily halt in order

to keep the internal temperature of the printer from rising. The PRINT lamp will change to lit status at this time. This is not a malfunction. Please wait until the internal temperature of the printer goes down.

• Has the ink in the ink cassette run out?  Replace the ink cassette.

Make sure that the side of the ink cassette with an arrow symbol is facing upward. Rotate the reel on this side about 90 degrees in the direction of the arrow and allow the ink sheet to slacken slightly.

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Problem Cause and Remedy Page

Printing time is unusually long.

There is a noise during printing.

The printer printed a different number of copies than selected.

• Unsatisfactory print quality

• Horizontal lines appear across the printed image.

• Printing will require additional time when printing more than 2 sheets in succession or when the printer’s internal temperature is excessively high.

• The printer makes noise when the ink and paper are being fed out during printing. This is normal.

• When printing using DPOF settings, only the number of copies set by DPOF will be printed.

• Even if the number of copies has been set to each image when selecting images, only one copy will be printed if “All Images” or “ Index” is selected.

• Are you using different paper than that which is indicated?  Insert the paper exclusive for this printer.

• Does the ink sheet have slack?  Flatten out the ink sheet.

• Have you inserted the paper with the wrong side facing up?  Make sure that you insert the paper with the print side

(glossy surface) facing up.

• Print quality may be poor if there is condensation to a difference in temperatures.  Wait for approximately 2 hours from the time the

printer’s power was turned on before attempting to resume printing.

• Are the thermal heads dirty?  Clean the thermal heads

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• Paper jams occur frequently.

• Paper does not feed.

• Have you loaded more than 18 sheets of paper (or more than 20 sheets of wide size paper) in the paper cassette?  Reduce the number of sheets.

• Have you inserted curled paper?  Do not use curled paper.

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Troubleshooting (continued)

Problem Cause and Remedy Page

Part of the printed image is cut off.

There is an unexpected margin on the printed images.

• Have you used application software to enlarge the

image beyond the printing range of this printer?  Reduce the image size so that it fits within the

printer’s printing range.

• Is [Borders] of the digital camera or printer driver

to [Off]?  Select [On] under [Borders].

• Is [Borders] of the digital camera or printer driver

to [On]?  Select [Off] under [Borders].

set

1 Condensation

Water droplets will form after a bottle has been removed from a refrigerator during the summer season or in a warm environment. This formation of water droplets is called condensation. Condensation that forms on printed paper and the printer roller and that has not yet dried may cause smudging on the printed image.

2 Cleaning thermal heads

If photo images are marred by horizontal lines and you are not able to print high-quality photo images, use a commercially available cotton swab, approximately 6Ǝ (15 cm) in length, to clean the full length of the thermal heads in the ink cassette slot.

• Do not clean the thermal heads

immediately after printing.

• Disconnect the power cord and remove the ink cassette before cleaning the thermal heads.

• Do not insert your fingers in the ink cassette slot while cleaning the thermal heads as this may lead to injury.

Bottom of the printer

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Thermal heads

3 Printer driver

For operation details, see the help on the supplied CD-ROM.

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Printing (with TV)

•

Problem Cause and Remedy Page

• Printer does not operate when the button is pressed.

• The menu is not displayed even when the MENU button is pressed.

No image is displayed.

• Has the printer unit become hot?

• Have you inserted the memory card correctly?

• Have you inserted a memory card that is not compatible

• Is the video format incorrect?

 If the inside of the unit becomes hot, buttons may

stop functioning and the printer may stop midway through printing. If this happens, the PRINT lamp will light. This is not a malfunction. Please wait for the temperature to go down.

 Insert the memory card correctly.

with this printer?  Check that the format of the memory card is

compatible with the printer.

 Change the video format as follows.

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Changing the video format

The video format varies depending on the country or region. Follow the procedure below to change the video format.

DISPLAY

POWER

Others

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Troubleshooting (continued)

Problem Cause and Remedy Page

It takes considerable time for the image to be displayed.

It takes considerable time for the initial screen to be displayed.

The image is distorted.

The remote control does not work.

• It may take some time until the image is displayed, depending on the image format or size of the image. This is not a malfunction.

• Do you have many images stored on the memory card?  It may take some time until the image is displayed.

This is not a malfunction.

• Is the printer located close to any devices that may be emitting electric waves or magnetic waves?  Make sure the printer is not set close to any game

devices, stereo speakers or large format monitors, etc.

• Are there any obstacles between the printer and the remote control?  Remove any obstacles that may be in the way.

• Are you pointing the remote control at the remote control receiver on the printer?  Make sure that you are aiming the remote control at

the printer’s remote control receiver.

• Is the battery used up?  Replace the battery with new one.

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Printing (with a computer)

Problem Cause and Remedy Page

• Don’t know how to stop the printing process when printing from a computer.

• Printing has started after starting the computer.

• Cannot start printing from the computer.

• ERROR lamp on the printer is lit or blinking when printing from the computer.

• Click [Cancel Printing] on the status monitor.

• Select [Start] ĺ [Printers and Faxes] (or [Start] ĺ [Settings] ĺ [Printers]) and then double-click the icon for this printer. Then select [Printer] ĺ [Cancel All Documents] (or [Purge Print Documents]).

• Check the information displayed on the status monitor. 89

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Problem Cause and Remedy Page

The printed image has poor tone balance.

• The printed image is too bright.

• There is too much image noise in the dark areas of the printed image.

A message indicating “The USB port cannot be located” is displayed on the computer.

• You can adjust the image quality on the [Image Adjustment] tab of the printer driver

• Changing [Auto Mode] setting to [Off] on the [Image Adjustment] tab of the printer driver these problems.

• Have you connect the printer to USB port that supports printers?  USB ports are displayed as [USB001] and [USB002].

Check the USB port configuration.

may improve

Checking method

• For Windows XP Select [Start] ĺ [Control Panel] ĺ [Printers and Other Hardware] ĺ [Printers and Faxes] and open [Properties] window for this printer. Select USB ports on [Ports] tab.

• For Windows 2000 Select [Start] ĺ [Settings] ĺ [Printers] and open [Properties] window for this printer. Select USB ports on [Ports] tab.

• For Windows 98 SE/Me Select [Start] ĺ [Settings] ĺ [Printers] and open [Properties] window for this printer. Select USB ports on [Print to the following port] on [Details] tab.

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4 Printer driver

For operation details, see the help on the supplied CD-ROM.

Others

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Message Display

•

Paper cassette and ink cassette related messages

LED indicators

POWER lamp ERROR lamp ACCESS lamp PRINT lamp

Lit (Green)

1 Sometimes the PRINT lamp blinks or lights up during printing.

Lit (Red)

Messages

Message Remedy Page

Load a new ink cassette. (U02/U03/U04)

Load the ink cassette. (U10/U12/U13/U14/U1A/ U1B/U1C)

Load paper. (UA0/UA1/UA2)

Load the paper cassette. (U27/UA3/UA4/UA5/UAD/ UAE/UAF)

• Replace with a new ink cassette as ink has run out. 22

• Insert the ink cassette. 22

• Load paper into the paper cassette. 20

• Insert the paper cassette with paper. 20

Incorrect ink cassette size. (U43/U44/U45)

Incorrect paper cassette size. (UAA/UAB/UAC)

Paper cassette and ink cassette sizes do not match. (U19)

• Insert the ink cassette of correct size. 18

• Insert the paper cassette of correct size. 18

• Insert an ink cassette and paper cassette of the

same size.

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Panasonic KX-PX10M User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Table of Contents

Important Safety Instructions

Notes on Use

Package Contents

Names and Functions of Each Part

Connecting a Power Source

Preparation

Inserting Battery into the Remote Control

Paper and Ink Cassettes (Sold Separately)

Inserting the Paper

Inserting the Ink Cassette

Connecting

Printing with a TV

Print Settings

Image Adjustment

Device Settings

Saving Settings

Restoring Default Settings

Searching for Images

Advanced Operations

Selecting All Images

Slide Show

Trimming/Rotating Images

Creating Calendars

Composite Printing

LUMIX Baby Mode

Printing with a Computer