Panasonic NV-APD1E, NV-APD1EN User Manual

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Digital Photo Printer

Operating Instructions

Bedienungsanleitung

Mode d’emploi

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Model No.

NV-APD1E/EN/B

Before use, please read these instructions completely.

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Lire intégralement ces instructions avant d’utiliser l’appareil.

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Information for Your Safety

Supplied Accessories

WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD AND ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES AND DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK); THERE ARE NOT USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

≥As this equipment gets hot during use, operate it in a

well-ventilated place; do not install this equipment in a confined space such as a book case or similar unit.

≥Do not open the Ink Cassette Side Cover while printing

is in progress. Your fingers could be pinched between the thermal head arms and the Ink Cassette.

IMPORTANT Please respect all copyrights. Whatever you have recorded and created can be used for your personal entertainment only. Under copyright laws, other materials cannot be used without obtaining permission from the holders of the copyrights.

≥Other names, company names, and product names

printed in these instructions are trademarks or registered trademarks of the companies concerned.

Paper Cassette (VXA7334)

Power Cable

K2CQ2DA00002 (NV-APD1E/EN)

K2CJ2DA00002 (NV-APD1EN)

VJA0940 (NV-APD1B)

Important Information (except Clamp Filter for S-VIDEO Cable)

In order to prevent electromagnetic interference, install the Clamp Filter (supplied) on the Cable as shown in the figure above. ≥After passing the Cable through the Clamp Filter and

looping it around once, close the Clamp Filter until it clicks into place.

Paper Guard (VMP6791-2)

Clamp Filter × 2 (for VIDEO Cable and EDIT Cable) (J0KG00000037)

Clamp Filter (for S-VIDEO Cable) (J0KG00000068)

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Caution for AC mains lead (NV-APD1B only)

For your safety, please read the following text carefully. This appliance is supplied with a moulded three-pin mains

plug for your safety and convenience. A 5-ampere fuse is fitted in this plug. Should the fuse need to be replaced, please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of 5-amperes and it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362. Check for the ASTA mark Ï or the BSI mark Ì on the body of the fuse.

If the plug contains a removable fuse cover you must ensure that it is refitted when the fuse is replaced. If you lose the fuse cover, the plug must not be used until a replacement cover is obtained. A replacement fuse cover can be purchased from your local Panasonic Dealer.

IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS UNSUITABLE FOR THE SOCKET OUTLET IN YOUR HOME THEN THE FUSE SHOULD BE REMOVED AND THE PLUG CUT OFF AND DISPOSED OF SAFELY. THERE IS A DANGER OF SEVERE ELECTRICAL SHOCK IF THE CUT OFF PLUG IS INSERTED INTO ANY 13-AMPERE SOCKET.

If a new plug is to be fitted, please observe the wiring code as shown below. If in any doubt, please consult a qualified electrician.

ª IMPORTANT

The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code: Blue: Neutral Brown: Live As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:

The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK.

The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED.

Under no circumstances should either of these wires be connected to the earth terminal of the three-pin plug, marked with the letter E or the Earth Symbol Ó.

ª Before Use

Remove the Connector Cover as follows.

Connector Cover

ª How to replace the Fuse

1) Remove the Fuse Cover with a screwdriver.

Fuse Cover

2) Replace the fuse and attach the Fuse Cover.

Fuse

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Contents

Information for Your Safety................................ 2

Supplied Accessories.........................................2

Caution for AC mains lead

(NV-APD1B only).............................................. 3

IMPORTANT ............................................................... 3

Before Use................................................................... 3

How to replace the Fuse.............................................. 3

Preparation

Controls and Components ................................. 5

Connections......................................................... 6

Connecting With a VCR or a Video Camera ............... 6

Precautions During Setup............................................ 6

Setup for Automatic Printing........................................ 6

Synchronized Functions .............................................. 6

Paper That Can Be Used For Printing......................... 6

Inserting a Card ................................................... 7

When using an SD Memory Card or

a MultiMedia Card ....................................................... 7

When Using a PC Card ............................................... 7

Inserting Paper/Attaching the Paper Guard...... 7

Inserting the Ink Cassette................................... 8

MENU Interface.................................................... 8

MENU Controls .................................................... 8

Basic Functions

Test Print.............................................................. 9

Printing Images From a Card (Card Input) .................. 9

About Multi Page Tiff File ............................................ 9

Printing an Image From a Tape (Video Input) ........... 10

Forwarding/Backwarding the Screen

(For Card Input Only)................................................. 10

Reprinting the Same Image....................................... 10

Printing Multiple Copies of a Single Image................ 10

Stopping Video Input Screen Shaking ....................... 10

Paper Jams ............................................................... 10

Printing Batches/Indexing

(For Card Input Only)..................................... 11

Printing With a DPOF Card

(For Card Input Only)..................................... 11

Using Date Search When Printing

(For Card Input Only)..................................... 12

Copying/Erasing Images from a Card

(For Card Input Only)..................................... 12

Recording Titles onto Cards ............................ 13

Erasing Titles From Cards................................ 13

Recording the Video Input Image on the Card

(Video Input Only).......................................... 14

Viewing Slideshows..........................................14

Multiple Functions

Printing Multiple Screen Shots of the Same

Picture (MULTI FRAME MODE)..................... 15

Card Input.................................................................. 15

Video Input ................................................................ 15

Returning a Multiple Screen To

a Single screen............................................... 15

Printing Multiple Screen Shots of Different

Pictures ...........................................................16

Card Input.................................................................. 16

Video Input ................................................................ 16

Creating a Personalized Picture Calendar ...... 17

Card Input.................................................................. 17

Video Input ................................................................ 17

Altering the Colour of Holidays and Special Days ..... 17

Enlarging Part of a Picture and Printing

(Zoom/Card Input Only) .................................18

Title Functions

Inserting Illustrations and Printing .................. 19

Card Input.................................................................. 19

Video Input ................................................................ 19

Switching Displays

(Indicate/Don’t indicate/Clear).......................20

Inserting Characters and Printing....................20

Inserting Stamps and Printing..........................22

Print in Sepia Tone ............................................ 22

Settings

Settings...............................................................23

Set Number of Prints ................................................. 23

Setting Dates............................................................. 23

Trimming.................................................................... 23

Adjusting Print Picture Quality................................... 24

Adjusting LCD Monitor/Configuring Screen saver ..... 24

Others

After Use............................................................. 24

Precautions ........................................................25

Ink Cassette/Paper Set Notes ................................... 25

Ink Cassette Notes .................................................... 25

Paper/Paper Cassette Notes ..................................... 25

Before, During, and After Printing.............................. 25

Notes on Using 10 × 15 cm printing paper............... 25

Notes on Handling Finished Prints ............................ 26

Notes on Automatic Printing...................................... 26

Notes on Cards.......................................................... 26

Notes on the SD Memory Card Write-Protect

Switch........................................................................ 26

Notes on Storing Settings to the Photo Printer’s

Memory...................................................................... 26

Notes on the Screen Saver ....................................... 26

Notes on Handling the Digital Photo Printer .............. 26

Installation Notes....................................................... 26

Maintenance Notes.................................................... 27

Internal Temperature................................................. 27

Condensation ............................................................ 27

Notes on the LCD Monitor......................................... 27

Q&A.....................................................................27

About Functions......................................................... 27

About the Digital Photo Printer in General................. 27

About Paper and Ink Cassettes ................................. 28

About Unclean Thermal Heads ................................. 28

Before Requesting Service...............................29

Error Messages.................................................. 30

Specifications ....................................................31

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Preparation

Controls and Components

Power Button [Í/|]

Press to turn Digital Photo Printer on/off. When you turn the power on, the LCD Monitor lights up and the STAND BY lamp turns off. When you turn the power off, all images in the Digital Photo Printer’s memory are deleted.

MEMORY Button

Press this button to store the displayed image in the printer’s memory. When storing fast moving images to memory, the memory image may shake. Pressing the button once more will stop the movement, and [FIELD] will display at the lower-left part of the screen.

PRINT Button

Press this button to print images.

2134 Buttons

Use these buttons to select MENU choices and card images.

MENU/ENTER Button

Use this button to display the MENU screen. Use also to enter various selections.

DISPLAY/CANCEL Button

DISPLAY Button: Changes the image display on a card between a Single Screen Display and an Index Display. Use to re-record images to memory. CANCEL Button: Use to cancel printing and other such processes. Use to exit MENU.

STAND BY Lamp [Í]

When the Power Cable is connected, the STAND BY lamp lights up. Printer is on STAND BY.

LCD Monitor

Paper Cassette Insert Location

PC Card Eject Button

Use to eject PC cards.

PC Card Insert Location

SD Memory Card/MultiMedia Card Insert

Location Ink Cassette Eject Lever

Pull forward to eject ink cassettes.

Ink Cassette Insert Location

System Socket

When connected to a Panasonic Digital Video Camera with Edit Cable VW-K5E (sold separately), the printer can automatically search and print a still image marked with a photo index signal. For details, refer to the Digital Video Camera’s manual. In addition, when connected to a VCR or a Digital Video Camera that has a system socket, pressing the Memory Button will display the still screen.

S-VIDEO IN Socket

Connect the video device’s S-VIDEO OUT socket with an S-VIDEO Cable. Pictures with a higher quality than those from the VIDEO IN Socket can be obtained. We recommend using this socket when connecting with devices that have S-VIDEO outputs.

VIDEO IN Socket

Connects the video device’s VIDEO OUT socket with a VIDEO Cable.

Power Socket

Connects the Power Cable (included).

Paper Guard Installation Hole

Paper Removal Port

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Connections

≥When inputting a Card, only connect 4.

The socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.

ªConnecting With a VCR or a Video

Camera (Connect either 2 or 3)

≥We recommend 2 for higher quality images. ≥If both

given priority.

≥All cables are sold separately. They can be used with

accessories to other video devices.

≥Read through the manual of the video device you are

using as well.

≥This printer does not handle wide images. When wide

images are inputted, vertically-stretched prints are produced.

ªPrecautions During Setup

As this printer gets hot during use, operate it in a well ventilated area. Place printer at least 10 cm away from any walls to the left, right, or rear of printer. Do not place any objects on top of printer.

ªSetup for Automatic Printing

≥When these are connected, the printer is able to

automatically search for and print still images marked with photo index signals.

≥A Digital Video Camera with a (mini) system socket is

required.

[Operating After Connecting]

2 3

and 3 are connected, the image from 2 is

(Connect both 1 and 2)

Turn on the printer, and set the [Input] under [BASIC] on the MENU screen to [Video]. Turn on the Digital Video Camera. Perform the automatic printing operations from the Digital Video Camera (for details, refer to the Digital Video Camera’s manual).

ª Synchronized Functions

When both 1 and 2 of the above diagram are connected, the following synchronized functions can be performed.

Pressing the printer’s Memory button: An

Image is stored to memory, and the video camera automatically stops. Pressing the printer’s DISPLAY button: The

image changes, and the video camera automatically starts playing.

≥This operation can only be performed when playing

tapes.

≥Synchronized functions can also be performed using the

same system socket connections with a loaded video.

≥Pressing the video’s stop button will not have any effect.

ª Paper That Can Be Used For Printing

The Digital Photo Printer can use the following types of paper. Use Ink Cassette/Paper Sets that bear the

mark. (Print Sets that bear the µ mark, the ∂ mark, or no mark at all cannot be used.) ≥9 × 12 cm printing paper* *with borders: The Ink

Cassette/Paper Set VW-APA50E is required.

≥16 Pre-Cut Adhesive paper (overcoat type): The Ink

Cassette/Paper Set VW-APASD16E is required.

≥10 × 15 cm printing paper* (overcoat type) *without

borders: The Ink Cassette/Paper Set VW-APKC36E is

required.

≥Use the Ink Cassette with the paper provided in the

same box.

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Inserting a Card

ª When using an SD Memory Card or a MultiMedia

T M

Card

Open 1 (Card Door). Insert the card all the way into the slot.

Close 1.

[Removing the Card]

Open 1.

1111

Push the card.

2222

Remove the card.

3333

Close 1.

4444

ª When Using a PC Card 1

Insert CF Card all the way into 3 (PC Card Adaptor/ Product Sold Separately). Insert 1 into Digital Photo Printer.

[When Removing the Card Adaptor]

Press 2.

1111

Remove 3.

2222

≥Never take the card out or cut the power while the card is being

accessed. This could damage the format of the card and make it unusable.

≥Insert/remove cards only when the power is off. ≥Card images are formatted as JPEG baselines (JFIF, EXIF, DCF

[Design rule for Camera File system], CIFF, SISRIF) TIFF (Baseline TIFF Rev.6.0RGB Full Colour Images compatible). (Some types cannot be fully used)

Inserting Paper/Attaching the Paper Guard

Open the lid of the paper cassette (included) 1, spread

out

, and stand up (or push down) 3.

≥When using 9 × 12 cm printing paper or 16 Pre-Cut Adhesive

paper, stand up

≥When using 10 × 15 cm printing paper, push down

Face the white (print) side of the paper up, and insert

under

4 (5

≥Insert up to 25 sheets of 9 × 12 cm printing paper, or up to 36

sheets of the other types of paper.

≥The paper has perforations along both sides. Insert the sheets in

such a way that the end where the perforations are more distant to the edge faces toward you.

≥Do not fold, bend, or turn paper upside down when inserting into

printer.

Insert the paper cassette all the way into 6.

Installing the Paper Guard.

Insert the included 7 (Paper Guard) into

1111

time.

≥Close the Paper Guard when not using the Digital Photo Printer.

is the perforation line).

one side at a

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Batch

Input

Card Slide

DPOF

Inserting the Ink Cassette

Use your finger to push in the hole with the arrow, and

turn it in the direction of the arrow. Tighten any slack in 1

≥The Ink Cassette is included in the Ink Cassette/Paper Set (sold

separately).

Open 2222 (Ink Cassette Compartment Door), place the

side that contains 3333 (small hole in Ink Cassette) up, insert the Ink Film all the way into the Ink Cassette, and close 2222.

≥Do not touch the Ink Film in the Ink Cassette, and do not pull it out of

the cassette.

≥Close the Ink Cassette Compartment Door. ≥Do not peel off the label on the ink cassette. ≥When all of the ink film in an Ink Cassette has been used up, replace

the Ink Cassette with a new one. Used Ink Cassettes cannot be reused.

1 (Ink Film).

1 1

MENU Interface

MENU Categories

The Digital Photo Printer is divided into 4 major categories.

MENU Contents

Select the specific MENU you desire here.

Description/Control Display

The presently selected MENU’s description as well as control confirmation messages are displayed in this area.

Input

Batch

DPOF

Card Slide

MENU Controls

Use the MENU Mode as follows.

1:Press the MENU button to display the MENU screen. 2:Use the (21) buttons to switch between MENU categories

and MENU contents.

3:Use the (2134) buttons to move within the MENU

Contents. To enter your selection, press 5.

4:Pressing the (1) button in the lower right corner of the MENU

Contents moves you to the MENU Categories.

5:Enter your selection. 6:Exit the MENU.

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1,2

4,5

(Card Input)

Input

Batch

Card Slide

SD / MMC

PC card

Video

DPOF

Basic Functions

Test Print

≥Make sure that paper, the Paper Cassette and the Ink Cassette are all

inserted.

ª Printing Images From a Card (Card Input)

≥Insert a card into the Digital Photo Printer. ≥Turn on the power.

Press

Using the (2134) buttons, select [Input] under

[BASIC], and press Using the (34) buttons, select [SD/MMC] or [PC card],

and press Using the (2134) buttons, align 1 (blue frame) over

the image you wish to print.

≥Pressing B (DISPLAY button) changes the screen between a

Single Screen Display and an Index Display.

Press

≥Printing begins. ≥The “－” symbols all change to “★” symbols. Once they disappear,

printing is complete.

≥Some image on the display may be unsteady depending on the card

being used. If “The picture is unreadable.” or “The card can’t be used.” error message appears, or if “x” symbol appears even though the image is stored, turn off the power, remove the card and re-insert it.

≥A white border may appear around the card’s image, but this will not

affect the printed image.

(MENU button).

(Enter button).

(Print button).

(Enter button).

ª About Multi Page Tiff File

≥Multi Page Tiff file is a file containing multiple picture files within it. Multi

Page Tiff file is indicated by 1 around the file.

≥To print pictures in Multi Page Tiff file, first select a Multi Page Tiff file

that contains the picture, switch screen by pressing 2, and set 3 to the picture you wish to print.

≥The following functions don’t work for the pictures within Multi Page Tiff

file: copy, delete, batch print, batch print of selected pictures, configure DPOF, slide show.

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1,2

4,5

(Video Input)

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ª Printing an Image From a Tape (Video Input)

≥Make sure that the connection is correct. ≥Turn on the power.

1 Press A

Using the (2134) buttons, select [Input] under

[BASIC], and press Using the (34) buttons, select [Video], and press

(MENU button).

(Enter button).

(Enter button). While watching the screen, press D (Memory button) at

the scene you wish to print. After confirming the still image, press C (Print button).

≥Printing begins. ≥The “－” symbols all change to “★” symbols. Once they disappear,

printing is complete.

≥To reenter a picture into memory, press

again will memorize a new image.

≥If the stored image shakes, press

diminish.

. After that, pressing

again. The shaking will

Input

Batch

Card

SD / MMC

PC card

Video

DPOF

Slide

ª Forwarding/Backwarding the Screen

(For Card Input Only)

When 13 or more images are recorded on a card, aligning 1 (blue frame) on the places indicated in the diagram to the left and pressing the

button will forward/backward the screen.

ª Reprinting the Same Image

≥For Card Input, a blue frame will appear in the Index Display after

printing is complete. Press the print button again. For Video Input,

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press the DISPLAY button and re-display the stored image. Press the Print button.

≥If installing a different Ink Cassette before reprinting when using a

card, re-select the image.

ª Printing Multiple Copies of a Single Image

≥Enter the number of prints in [Number] under [OPTION] on the MENU.

The Digital Photo Printer can continuously print up to 10 copies of the

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14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24

same image.

≥The number of pages remaining to be printed (including the currently

printing page) appears in the lower left corner of the screen.

ª Stopping Video Input Screen Shaking

≥When recording moving images, the recorded image may shake. If this

occurs, pressing the Memory button again diminishes the movement. [FIELD] displays on the screen.

ª Paper Jams

≥A “Paper jam has occurred. Remove paper and press [PRINT].” error

message appears. Remove paper out of the left side

, and remove the Ink Cassette. Make sure no more paper is

side

stuck inside, then re-install the Ink Cassette. Press the Print button. The error message will disappear and printing will continue.

≥If you have trouble removing the paper, turn the power off, and then

back on again. Proceed to remove the paper from either

≥If the paper stops moving during print even though no error messages

appear, do not remove the paper. Wait for printing to resume automatically.

or the right

1 or 2

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Batch

Input

Card Slide

All pictures

Selected pictures

All index

Selected index

Clear selected mark

Batch

Input

DPOF

1 2

3 4

Printing Batches/Indexing (For Card Input Only)

Multiple pictures can be automatically printed from a card. Furthermore, 25 frames of images on a card can be indexed and printed.

≥Select the INPUT method

Select a picture, and mark it with A ( ●●●● ).

Select [Batch] under [BASIC] on the MENU, and press

Select a MENU you wish to use, and press B.

Print a batch of pictures.

Print a batch of selected pictures.

Index all pictures.

Index selected pictures.

Clear a batch of selected pictures.

≥Press C to cancel.

≥Pictures will be printed in the order selected. ≥When using [Selected pictures],

is complete. When using [Selected index], marks will not disappear after printing.

≥Individual pictures within a Multi Page Tiff file cannot be selected when

printing a batch of pictures or a batch of selected pictures. All pictures within the Multi Page Tiff file will be printed.

≥All pictures stored to memory will be lost if the power is turned off. ≥If [With date] is selected under [Date], the date will appear on all

indexed pictures. However, dates cannot be verified on the LCD Monitor.

mark will disappear when printing

(●●●●)

DPOF

Card

Start printing

Return

Slide

Printing With a DPOF Card (For Card Input Only)

When a DPOF card that contains pictures and print counts set with a Digital Video Camera or a Digital Still Camera is inserted, printing can be automatically be performed.

≥Select the INPUT method

Select [DPOF] under [BASIC] on the MENU screen, and press

Select [Start printing], and press A.

DPOF stands for Digital Print Order Format. Using a Digital Video Camera or a Digital Still Camera, this adds printing information to stored pictures on cards so they can be applied to DPOF systems.

≥The Digital Photo Printer cannot configure DPOF. ≥Confirm settings on the equipment on which the settings were made. ≥Pictures within Multi Page Tiff file cannot be configured. ≥Setting the print count in [Number] under [OPTION] will have no effect.

Only the DPOF configured print count will be printed.

≥If 100 or more copies are set to be printed on the DPOF settings, only

99 will be printed.

≥If you do not use the DPOF-configuring device to set the date on cards,

they cannot be entered even when printing a batch of pictures.

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Input

Year : 2001

Month : October

Date : 1

Year : 2001

Month : October

Date : 31

Batch

Card

DPOF

Slide

Using Date Search When Printing (For Card Input Only)

Dates are recorded for pictures that were recorded on cards with Digital Video Cameras or Digital Still Cameras. Using this information, pictures taken on the designated date(s) can be printed.

≥Select the INPUT method

Select [Search] under [BASIC] on the MENU screen, and press

Enter the period you wish to search (Begin Search Date/ End Search Date), and press

≥The example to the left shows a search beginning from 10/1/2001

and ending on 10/31/2001.

≥Years can be entered from 1980 to 2040.

Confirm the pictures you found ( ●●●● ), and press B.

≥Press

≥If no images could be found within the designated search period, a “A

picture wasn’t found.” message will appear.

≥To print all images that were found as a batch, return to the MENU

screen and select [Selected pictures], under [Batch] in [BASIC].

≥The selected pictures can also be viewed as a Slide Show.

to bring up the MENU screen.

Card

Input

Batch

Card

Picture

Title

Stamp

Copy

Delete

DPOF

Slide

Copying/Erasing Images from a Card (For Card Input Only)

Images can be mutually copied to or erased from SD Memory/ MultiMedia Cards and PC Cards.

≥Select the card that contains the images you wish to copy or

erase in the INPUT method.

Select [Card] under the [BASIC] on the MENU screen, and press

Select [Picture], and press A.

Select either [Copy] or [Delete], and press A.

Select an image, press A, confirm the screen, and press

again.

≥Press B to cancel.

≥Images within Multi Page Tiff file cannot individually copied or deleted.

Selecting Multi Page Tiff file in [Copy] or [Delete] shows the images on screen, and pressing A then copies or deletes all the images.

≥Images will be permanently deleted. ≥Multiple copies of images cannot be selected at one time.

A B

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Card

Batch

Input

Card Slide

Picture

Title

Stamp

Record to SD / MMC

Record to PC card

Delete

DPOF

Recording Titles onto Cards

The Digital Photo Printer can create titles through its Title Functions (Illustrations ・ Characters ・ Stamps). Created titles can then be

recorded onto cards.

≥Display the created title.

Select [Card] under [BASIC] on the MENU screen, and press

Select [Title], and press A.

Select [Record to SD/MMC] or [Record to PC card], and press

Enter the creation date, and press A.

Confirm the picture, and press A.

≥Press B to cancel.

≥Titles recorded to cards can be used in Panasonic video cameras with

Title Functions. (However, some camera types may not be able to use stamps)

≥Only titles can be recorded to cards. Pictures containing both titles and

images cannot be recorded.

Card

Year : 2001

Month:October

Date : 10

(When erasing titles)

Erasing Titles From Cards

Titles recorded on cards can be deleted.

A B

Select [Card] under [BASIC] on the MENU screen, and press

Select [Title], and press A.

Select [Delete], and press A.

Select a picture, and press A.

≥Press B to cancel. ≥Titles are permanently deleted. ≥Titles on separately sold multi media cards cannot be deleted. ≥When deleting stamps recorded to cards, select [Stamp] after selecting

[Card] under [BASIC] in Step 2.

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Input

Batch

Card

DPOF

Slide

Recording the Video Input Image on the Card (Video Input Only)

Images from the VIDEO or S-VIDEO IN socket can be recorded to cards in the still picture screen.

Card

Picture

Title

Stamp

Record to SD / MMC

Record to PC card

Year : 2001

Month:October

Date : 10

≥Select [Video] for the INPUT method.

Select [Card] under [BASIC] on the MENU screen, and

press

Select [Picture], and press A.

Select [Record to SD/MMC] or [Record to PC card], and

press

Enter the creation date, and press A.

21 buttons: Change numerical value

34 buttons: Move cursors

At the scene you wish to record, press B. Confirm the

still picture and press

≥To reenter a picture into memory, press

≥Press

while the video is playing to cancel.

Viewing Slideshows

The Digital Photo Printer can automatically display a continuous show of selected pictures within a card.

A CB

≥To view DPOF configured pictures, insert a card with DPOF

settings.

≥Select the INPUT method. ≥To view all pictures or DPOF configured pictures within a card,

begin from Step 2.

Select the pictures, and mark them with A ( ●●●● ).

≥To remove a picture, select the picture and press A. The ●●●●

symbol disappears.

Select [Slide] under [BASIC] on the MENU screen, and

press

Choose [All pictures], [Selected pictures], or [DPOF],

and press

≥Press C to cancel.

Slide

Input

Selected pictures

Batch

Card

All pictures

DPOF

≥Pictures within Multi Page Tiff file cannot be viewed as individual

Slideshows.

≥Pictures may take a few moments to load, depending on the picture

size.

≥Do not remove the card during a Slide Show.

DPOF

Slide

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Standard

Multi

Album

Multiple Functions

Multi

Card Input

Video Input

Calendar Zoom

Picture 2x

Picture 4x

Picture 9x

Picture 16x

Printing Multiple Screen Shots of the Same Picture (MULTI FRAME MODE)

The Digital Photo Printer can divide the screen into 2, 4, 9, or 16 sections, and print multiple screen shots of the same picture.

≥Select the INPUT method.

ª Card Input

Select [Multi] under [FUNCTION] on the MENU screen,

and press

Choose [Picture 2 ×××× ], [Picture 4 ×××× ], [Picture 9 ×××× ], or

[Picture 16 ×××× ], and press

Select a picture, and press B.

Confirm the picture, and press C to print.

≥Press A to bring up the MENU screen. ≥You can also select multiple picture copies and print them as a batch. ≥If [With date] is selected under [Date], the date will appear on each

printed section of the picture. However, dates cannot be verified on the LCD Monitor.

≥When an Ink Cassette for 16 Pre-Cut Adhesive paper is inserted, the

screen will automatically be divided into 16 sections. If the Ink Cassette is removed, the screen will not automatically return to a single screen.

ª Video Input 1

Select [Multi] under [FUNCTION] on the MENU screen,

and press

Choose [Picture 2 ×××× ], [Picture 4 ×××× ], [Picture 9 ×××× ], or

[Picture 16 ×××× ], and press

While watching the screen, press D at the scene you

wish to print.

After confirming the still image, press C to print.

≥To reenter a picture into memory, press B. Pressing

afterwards stores a new image into memory.

≥When an Ink Cassette for 16 Pre-Cut Adhesive paper is inserted, the

screen will automatically be divided into 16 sections. If the Ink Cassette is removed, the screen will not automatically return to a single screen.

Standard

Calendar Zoom

Multi

Album

Returning a Multiple Screen To a Single screen

Dividing and Zooming In on screens are performed in [FUNCTION] (Multi/Album/Calendar/Zoom). To undo these functions, select

[Standard] under [FUNCTION] on the MENU screen, and press single screen will return.

. A

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Multi

Standard

Calendar Zoom

Album

Printing Multiple Screen Shots of Different Pictures

The Digital Photo Printer can divide the screen into 2, 4, 9, or 16 sections, and print multiple screen shots of different pictures.

Album

Card Input

2 pictures

4 pictures

9 pictures

16 pictures

≥Select the INPUT method.

ª Card Input

Select [Album] under [FUNCTION] on the MENU screen,

and press

Choose [2 pictures], [4 pictures], [9 pictures], or [16

pictures], and press

Mark the pictures with D ( ●●●● ) (repeat for the selected

number of pictures on the screen). Then press

return to the screen.

≥If Index Display is not selected, press B before Step 3.

≥Moving the cursor over pictures marked with the ●●●● symbol and

pressing

≥Pictures will display from the top left of the screen in the order they

were selected. (From the right if only 2 pictures)

≥Reselected images will be positioned last.

Confirm the screen, and press C.

≥Press

≥Pictures stored in memory will be deleted one at a time each time

you press

Selecting a Large Amount of Pictures and Printing Multiple ALBUMS as batches (For Card Input Only)

Select all necessary pictures in Step 3, and press A to

go to the MENU screen.

Select [Batch] under [BASIC] on the MENU screen, and

choose [Selected pictures].

≥Ex.) Selecting [4 pictures] and 8 pictures: Selected pictures 1-4 will be

printed on the first sheet, and selected pictures 5-8 will be printed on the second sheet.

again will clear the memory.

to bring up the MENU screen.

Video Input

ª Video Input 1

Select [Album] under [FUNCTION] on the MENU screen,

and press

Choose [2 pictures], [4 pictures], [9 pictures], or [16

pictures], and press

While watching the screen, press D at the scene you

wish to print.

Repeat for the selected number of pictures on the

screen, and press

≥Pressing 1 in the memory screen after pictures have been stored

will delete them one at a time.

Tips for Card Input/Video Input ≥Video Input pictures and pictures from various cards cannot be

combined together.

≥For Card Input, selected images will disappear once printing is

complete.

≥If you change the Ink Cassette type after selecting pictures in Card

Input, you must reselect the pictures.

≥For Card Input, if [With date] is set (P23) under [Date], the date will

appear on each different picture shot. However, dates cannot be verified on the LCD Monitor. When an Ink Cassette for 16 Pre-Cut Adhesive paper is inserted, [16

≥

pictures] will automatically be set in the [Album]. If the Ink Cassette is removed, the screen will not automatically return to a single screen.

after confirmation to print.

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Calendar

Multi

Standard

Calendar Zoom

Calendar type

Set colour

1 month

2 months

12 months

Album

Creating a Personalized Picture Calendar

The Digital Photo Printer can insert a picture and create a 1-month, 2month, or 12-month personalized calendar.

≥Select the INPUT method.

ª Card Input

Select [Calendar] under [FUNCTION] on the MENU

screen, and press

Select [Calendar type], and press A.

Choose [1 month], [2 months], or [12 months], and press A.

Select the beginning year and month for the calendar,

and press

Select a picture, press D, then press B to switch the

screen.

≥If you are not in Index Display, press B before Step 4.

≥When creating 2-month calendars, choose 2 pictures. You cannot

change the picture location on the calendar.

After confirming the picture, press C to print.

≥Press

≥After storing pictures to memory, they can be deleted one at a time

by pressing

to bring up the MENU screen.

Card

Input

Card

Input

Video

Input

Calendar

Date

Calendar type

Month:November

Date : 9

Year : 2001

Month: November

Set colour

Green

Reset

ª Video Input

A B

Select [Calendar] under [FUNCTION] on the MENU

screen, and press

Select [Calendar type], and press A.

Choose [1 month], [2 months], or [12 months], and press A.

Select the beginning year and month for the calendar,

and press

While watching the screen, press D at the scene you

wish to print (repeat once more for 2-month calendars),

and press C to print.

≥To reenter pictures into memory when creating 1-month and 12-month

calendars, press

≥For 2-month calendars, pressing

pictures have been stored will delete them one at a time.

Tips For Card Input/Video Input ≥Characters may appear disfigured in the LCD Monitor, but will not be

so when printed.

≥Video Input pictures and pictures from various cards cannot be

combined together.

≥If you change the Ink Cassette type after selecting pictures in Card

Input, you must reselect the pictures.

≥When an Ink Cassette for 16 Pre-Cut Adhesive paper is inserted, the

screen will automatically be divided into 16 sections. If the Ink Cassette is removed, the calendar screen will not automatically return. For Card Input, selected images will disappear once printing is complete.

≥

. Then press D to store a new picture to memory.

in the memory screen after

ª Altering the Colour of Holidays and Special Days

1111

Select [Set colour], and press A.

Select the date on the calendar that you wish to change

2222

the colour of, and select the colour, and then press

21 Buttons: Date/Colour Change

34 Buttons: Move Cursor

≥

Selecting [Reset] changes the colour settings of all the dates to [Black].

≥The colour of Year, Month and Day displays cannot be selected.

≥Colours set in [Set colour] remain stored even after the power has

been turned off.

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Multi

Standard

Calendar Zoom

Album

Enlarging Part of a Picture and Printing (Zoom/Card Input Only)

The Digital Photo Printer can zoom in on a portion of a picture and print that portion.

≥Select the INPUT method.

Select [Zoom] under [FUNCTION] on the MENU screen,

and press

Select a picture, and press B.

≥If the picture you currently wish to zoom in on is already displayed,

this action is unnecessary.

Press D, confirm the picture, use the cursor buttons to

move the frame over the portion you wish to zoom in on,

and press

Adjust the size of the frame with the 34 buttons,

enclose the portion you wish to zoom in on, select

Vertical or Horizontal Print with the 21 buttons, and

press

≥Pressing D after pressing the A button returns you to Step 3.

≥The frame alignment displays either Vertical Print or Horizontal

Print.

Press

≥The picture that was magnified displays on the screen after you

press

≥Press

≥[Zoom] cannot be used simultaneously with any function other than

[Standard] under [FUNCTION].

≥The ZOOM magnification size is displayed in a red frame. (ZOOM can

magnify up to 3 times actual size)

≥If the Ink Cassette type is changed after a ZOOM portion is selected,

you must reselect the portion again.

≥Picture quality may deteriorate when magnified. ≥When an Ink Cassette for 16 Pre-Cut Adhesive paper is inserted, the

screen will automatically be divided into 16 sections. If the Ink Cassette is removed, the ZOOM will not automatically return.

to print.

to bring up the MENU screen.

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Illust

Type

Stamp

Title Functions

Illust

Card Input

Video Input

Sepia

Display

2001

No year

January

No month

Inserting Illustrations and Printing

You can insert illustrations stored within the Digital Photo Printer or

within cards onto pictures and print.

≥Select the INPUT method. ≥For Card Input, select the picture you wish to print and enter the

Single Screen Display.

ª Card Input 1

Select [Illust] under [EFFECT] on the MENU screen, and

press

Choose an illustration, and press A.

≥The example to the left shows the [Happy Birthday] illustration.

Choose a year to display on the print, and press A.

≥Years can only be chosen for certain stored illustrations.

≥If you do not wish a year to be displayed, choose [No year].

Choose a month to display on the print, and press A.

≥Months can only be chosen for certain stored illustrations.

≥If you do not wish a month to be displayed, choose [No month].

Press

≥If a title is recorded on a card, it will display after the preset illustration. ≥Created titles (Illustrations ・ Characters ・ Stamps) can be recorded

onto cards.

≥To delete created title displays (Illustrations ・ Characters ・ Stamps),

select [Don't indicate] or [Clear] in [Display] under [EFFECT].

to print.

ª Video Input 1

Select [Illust] under [EFFECT] on the MENU screen, and

press

Choose an illustration, and press A.

≥The example to the left shows the [Happy Birthday] illustration.

Choose a year to display on the print, and press A.

≥Years can only be chosen for certain stored illustrations.

≥If you do not wish a year to be displayed, choose [No year].

Choose a month to display on the print, and press A.

≥Months can only be chosen for certain stored illustrations.

≥If you do not wish a year to be displayed, choose [No month].

While watching the screen, press D at the scene you

wish to print.

Confirm the still picture, and press C to print.

≥To reenter a picture into memory, press B. ≥Created titles (Illustrations ・ Characters ・ Stamps) can be recorded

onto cards.

≥To delete created title displays (Illustrations ・ Characters ・ Stamps),

select [Don't indicate] or [Clear] in [Display] under [EFFECT].

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Display

Illust

Sepia

Don't indicate

Type

Display

Indicate

Clear

Stamp

2 3

Switching Displays (Indicate/Don’t indicate/Clear)

You can switch title displays (Illustrations ・ Characters ・ Stamps) used in P19-P22 Indicate/Don't indicate. Also, you can delete displayed titles by selecting [Clear].

Select [Display], under [EFFECT] on the MENU screen,

and press

Choose [Indicate], [Don't indicate] or [Clear], and press

: Displays the selected title on the screen.

: Temporarily removes the created title from the

screen.

: Deletes the created title, and creates a new one.

Illust

Sepia

Type

Display

Stamp

Inserting Characters and Printing

You can insert characters stored within the Digital Photo Printer onto pictures and print. ≥Select the INPUT method. For Card Input, display the picture you wish

to print in the Single Screen Display. For Video Input, use a still picture.

Select [Type], under [EFFECT] on the MENU screen, and

press

Insert characters.

≥Press A each time you select a character.

≥After choosing all the characters, select

A) Erasing Characters

Select [Delete], and press

B) Switching Characters

Select either [Page 1] or [Page 2], and press

, and press A.

to delete characters one at a time.

to switch characters.

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How are you?

Use the 21 buttons to select the character’s direction,

the 34 buttons to select the character’s size and press

Use the 3421 buttons to position the character’s

location, and press

Use the cursor buttons to choose the character’s

colour and alignment, and press

≥21 Buttons: Change Character’s Colour

to print.

6 Press

≥Turning the power off will delete all inputted characters. ≥Characters may appear disfigured in the LCD Monitor, but will not be

so when printed.

≥The size of characters is restricted by the number of characters. ≥Character fonts cannot be altered.

≥Created titles (Illustrations ・ Characters ・ Stamps) can be recorded

onto cards.

≥To delete created title displays (Illustrations ・ Characters ・ Stamps),

select [Don't indicate] or [Clear] in [Display] under [EFFECT].

How are you?

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Illust

Sepia

Illust

Type

Display

Type

Stamp

Inserting Stamps and Printing

You can insert stamps stored within the Digital Photo Printer onto pictures and print.

≥Select the INPUT method. For Card Input, display the picture you

wish to print in the Single Screen Display. For Video Input, display a still picture.

Select [Stamp], under [EFFECT] on the MENU screen,

and press

Choose a stamp with the 34 buttons, and press A.

Choose the stamp direction with the 21 buttons, the

34 buttons to select the stamp size and press A.

Position the stamp location by moving the center frame

up, down, left, or right with the cursor buttons, and

press

Press

≥Press ≥Created titles (Illustrations ・ Characters ・ Stamps) can be recorded

onto cards.

≥To delete created title displays (Illustrations ・ Characters ・ Stamps),

select [Don't indicate] or [Clear] in [Display] under [EFFECT].

to print.

to bring up the MENU screen.

Print in Sepia Tone

The Digital Photo Printer can print pictures in Sepia tone.

≥Select the INPUT method. For Card Input, display the picture you

wish to print in the Single Screen Display. For Video Input, display a still picture.

Select [Sepia] under [EFFECT] on the MENU screen, and

press

Select [Create sepia style], and press A.

Press C to print.

≥Press A to bring up the MENU screen. ≥[COLOUR], [C-BALANCE] and [AWB] cannot be adjusted when

[Create sepia style] is selected.

≥Titles (Illustrations ・ Characters ・ Stamps) do not become Sepia tone.

Sepia

Display

Create sepia style

Not sepia style

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Number

Picture

Number

Picture

Date

LCD

1 sheet

Date

LCD

Tri m

Settings

ª Set Number of Prints 1

Select [Number] under [OPTION] on the MENU screen,

and press

Use the 21 buttons to select the number of copies, and

press

≥You can choose between 1-10 copies.

ª Setting Dates

DATE PRINTING

It prints the picture with recorded date in the lower right corner.

Select [Date] under [OPTION] on the MENU screen, and

1111

press

Select [With date], and press A.

2222

Date

Tri m

Number

Picture

With date

Without date

Date

LCD

With trim

Without trim

Tri m

ª Trimming

The Digital Photo Printer can trim the horizontal or vertical edges of a picture and stretch it so that the picture fills up the entire print space.

Select [Trim] under [OPTION] on the MENU screen, and

press

Select [With trim], and press A.

≥When [Without trim] is selected, the entire image data will always be fit

within the print paper. (Even borderless paper can contain space)

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1 2 3 4 5 6

Number

Picture

Number

Picture

Date

LCD

Date

LCD

Tri m

ª Adjusting Print Picture Quality

≥Select the picture you wish to adjust, and display it in the Single

Screen Display.

Select [Picture] under [OPTION] on the MENU screen,

and press

Adjust the quality, and press A.

34 Buttons: Item Selection

21 Buttons: Adjust

Adjust the depth of the colour.

Adjust the tint of the colour.

Clarify dark portions.

Adjust picture brightness and shade.

Sharpen outline.

Adjust white balance.

≥Adjustments on the LCD Monitor are approximations.

ª Adjusting LCD Monitor/Configuring Screen saver 1

Select [LCD] under [OPTION] on the MENU screen, and

press

Adjust the LCD Monitor and/or configure the screen

saver, and then press

34 Buttons: Item Selection

21 Buttons: Adjust/Configure

≥All LCD Monitor adjustments will remain in effect until new adjustments

are made.

≥LCD Monitor adjustments will have no effect on print quality. ≥Adjusting the [SHARP] will not cause any changes on the LCD

Monitor.

≥When adjusted pictures are recorded to cards, all adjustments will be

lost.

≥Pictures cannot be made black and white by changing the colour

darkness to [-].

≥When the [SAVER] is set to [ON], the screen saver will appear if no

actions are performed within approximately 30 minutes. Press any button to return to the prior screen.

Adjust the darkness of the colour. Clarify dark portions. Set/Remove screen saver.

1,2

3,4

Others

After Use

Turn the power off, and remove the Paper Cassette.

Close 1 (Paper Cassette Door).

Open 2 (Ink Cassette Door), pull 3 (Ink Cassette Eject

Lever) forward, pick up

Cassette) and lift it straight up.

Close 2.

≥If you used a card, remove the card as well. ≥Leave

and 2 closed except inserting/removing each cassette.

(indented portion of the Ink

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Precautions

To ensure high quality, precise printing, always observe the following points. Failure to observe these points can not only result in poor quality prints, but also paper jams, malfunctions and breakdowns of the Digital Photo Printer.

ªInk Cassette/Paper Set Notes

≥Use Ink Cassette/Paper Sets that bear the mark. ≥Use the Ink Cassette with the paper provided in the

same box. One Ink Cassette is designed to provide enough Ink Film to print the number of sheets provided in that Ink Cassette/Paper Set.

≥Do not store the Ink Cassettes or paper under high

temperatures, high humidity, or direct sunlight. Doing so could result in a deterioration of printing quality. They may also become unusable. Do not forcibly pull the Ink Film or paper. Do not allow finger

≥

prints or dust to get attached, and do not get water on them.

≥Do not reuse printed paper or Ink Cassettes that have

already been used up.

≥Do not open the Ink Cassette/Paper Set package

immediately, to become familiar with the surrounding temperature before using it. If the Ink Cassette/Paper Set has been stored at a low temperature, condensation could form when brought into a warmer room.

≥If the Ink Cassette/Paper Set is defective due to a

manufacturing error on the part of Panasonic, we will replace the Ink Cassette/Paper Set with an equivalent Ink Cassette/Paper Set. Panasonic shall not bear any responsibility beyond replacing the product.

ªInk Cassette Notes

≥Do not remove the label from the Ink Cassette. ≥Before inserting an Ink Cassette, take up any slack in

the Ink Film. Take up slack by pressing your finger in the hole with the arrow on it, and turning the spool in the direction of the arrow.

≥Make sure that the Ink Cassette is oriented properly,

and insert it all the way in.

≥If you change the Ink Cassette type after selecting

pictures in Card Input, you must reselect the pictures.

≥If you change the Ink Cassette type after storing pictures

in Video Input, the Input screen may return. To display a stored still picture, press the Display button.

≥When the power is turned on while a used up Ink

Cassette is inserted, it will take some time when the start screen displays. Shutting the power off when the start screen displays may not immediately turn off the printer. (When the start screen appears and the display disappears, then the power can be turned off)

ª Before, During, and After Printing

≥Do not write on the paper before printing on it. ≥Do not forcibly pull out the Ink Cassette or paper, shake

the printer, or add more paper while printing is in progress.

≥Removing the Paper Cassette while printing is in

progress could result in a paper jam in which the jammed paper cannot be pulled out. The jammed paper can only be removed when the Paper Cassette is inserted.

≥While printing is in progress, no other buttons besides

the Display/Cancel button used to cancel multiple prints will work.

≥The printer will make a little noise when printing, but this

is not malfunction.

≥Printing 2 or more pages, or printing in cold or hot

temperatures may take a little more time.

≥If ink or paper runs out while printing is in progress, it is

unnecessary to press the print button again after you replace the ink or paper.

≥If you print a dark image with this Digital Photo Printer, it

may become a lighter print by the AGC (Auto Gain Control).

≥When paper is bent or wrinkled, it may fall out of the

paper exit tray (located above the Paper Cassette).

≥Do not allow more than 10 sheets of printed paper in the

paper exit tray, as doing so may lead to a paper jam.

ª Notes on Using 10 ×××× 15 cm printing

paper

≥When printing borderless prints, select [With trim]. A

blank border can be created around the top, bottom, left and right sides of a picture when selecting [Without trim].

≥When printing with borderless paper, the top, bottom,

left and right sides of the picture will be cut off.

Cutting Borderless Paper After Printing

Fold in both directions along the perforation

lines. Tear along the perforation lines.

≥There are perforation lines on both ends of the

borderless paper. Be sure to tear off both sides.

ªPaper/Paper Cassette Notes

≥Do not fold or bend the paper. Lay it flat, smooth it out,

and insert it into the Paper Cassette with the print side (the glossy side of the paper with no markings on it) up.

≥Do not load too much paper in the Paper Cassette. No

more than 25 sheets of 9 × 12 cm printing paper, or 36 sheets of the other types of paper should be loaded.

≥Do not dirty the print side (white side) of the paper. ≥When printing on the back side of paper with another

printer, the ink may not easily dry depending on the type of printer used.

≥Dust and humidity damage the paper. Remove all

remaining paper from the Paper Cassette, return them to their original bag, and store them flat.

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ª Notes on Handling Finished Prints

In order to preserve finished prints in the best condition, always observe the following points. Failure to observe these points could result in a deterioration of print quality or injury. ≥Do not affix cellophane tape to the printed surface.

Particularly be careful not to let plastic desk pads, business card cases, or plastic erasers come into contact with the printed surface.

≥Do not touch the printed surface with your fingers. ≥Do not spill or apply volatile solvents such as alcohol to

the printed surface. Doing so could result in discolouration or fading.

≥Do not leave printed surfaces in contact with one

another. Doing so could cause colour transfer between the two images. Colour transfer could also occur if a printed surface is left in contact with any other type of paper under pressure for an extended period of time.

≥Do not store prints under conditions of high

temperatures or high humidity. Leaving prints under such conditions for an extended period of time could cause a deterioration in print quality. Do not leave prints exposed to direct sunlight.

≥When prints are to be stored in an album, select an

album that has nylon pockets. Other materials could cause colour transfer or discolouration. (Polypropylene and cellophane are also acceptable materials.)

ª Notes on Storing Settings to the Photo

Printer’s Memory

When the following settings are configured, they will remain stored until they are altered again, even if the power is turned off. (If the Photo Printer’s power is turned off by disconnecting the Power Cable instead of pressing the power button, all configurations will be lost.)

≥[Input], under [BASIC] ≥Creation dates in [Card], under [BASIC] ≥The screen division number in [Multi] and [Album] under

[FUNCTION]

≥[COLOUR] and [BRIGHT] in [LCD], under [OPTION] ≥[Trim], under [OPTION] ≥[Date], under [OPTION] ≥Colour settings in [Set colour], located under [Calendar]

in [FUNCTION]

ª Notes on the Screen Saver

When the same picture displays for an extended period of time, an after-image may be burned into the LCD Monitor depending on the picture. However, the monitor will not be broken. If this occurs, turning off the power and leaving it off for several hours will cause the after-image to disappear. To prevent after-images from occurring, the Photo Printer contains a setting that can cause a screen saver to display if no operations are performed on the printer within 30 minutes.

ª Notes on Automatic Printing

≥Auto Print may stop if the Photo Printer’s speed is

slowed down due to its cooling mechanisms. In this case, perform the Auto Print through the Digital Video Camera again.

≥If several photoshots were recorded consecutively,

some prints may be skipped during Auto Print.

≥If the ink or paper is replaced while Auto Print is in

progress, one image may be inadvertently printed twice.

≥The Auto Print function cannot be used to print multiple

copies of the same image in succession.

≥To stop Auto Print while it is in progress, press the stop

button on the Digital Video Camera. Pressing the CANCEL button on the Photo Printer will not stop Auto Printing.

≥A continuous photoshot pictures cannot be Auto Printed.

ª Notes on Cards

≥If a card’s image does not display properly, turn off the

power, remove the card, and reinsert it.

≥Titles combined with stamps and other such things

recorded to cards may not always display on the Digital Video Camera.

ª Notes on the SD Memory Card Write-

Protect Switch

≥The SD Memory Card has a write-protect switch. Sliding

the switch to [LOCK] prevents the recording of data to the card as well as the deletion of data from the card. Sliding back the switch permits such operations.

LOCK

ª Notes on Handling the Digital Photo

Printer

≥When spraying or using insecticides or other volatile

solvents in the vicinity of the Photo Printer, be careful not to allow any to come into contact with the printer. If such solvents come into contact with the printer, they can damage the outer case and cause the surface to peel. Do not allow rubber or plastic products to be in contact with the printer for extended periods of time either.

≥When not using the Photo Printer for extended periods

of time, turn off the power and disconnect the Power Cable from the outlet to conserve energy. (0,04A of electricity are still used when the power button alone is turned off and the computer is on STAND BY.) Since damage to the printer may be incurred, turn on the power at least once every 6 months and use the Photo Printer.

≥When transporting this printer, during a move for

example, pack the printer back into its original case. If you no longer possess the case, wrap the printer in a blanket or some other such cloth material to prevent any damage. (Remove the Paper Cassette and the Ink Cassette, and close the lid.)

ª Installation Notes

≥Install the Photo Printer away from other devices that

generate magnetic fields.

≥The magnetic fields generated by stereo speakers or

large motors will distort the pictures produced by the Photo Printer. Electromagnetic waves produced in this Photo Printer and in televisions, video games, and other devices can cause mutual interference, disrupting both the display on the television screen and the print picture.

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ªMaintenance Notes

≥Do not use Benzene, paint thinner, or other solvents to

clean the printer. Most of the printer surface is plastic. Do not use solvents such as Benzene and paint thinner to wipe the printer since they can damage the surface of the printer and cause the surface to peel. To clean the surface, wipe up any dust with a soft, dry cloth. If the Photo Printer is particularly dirty, soak the cloth in kitchen detergent (neutral) diluted with water and wring out thoroughly. Then, wipe off the dust with the cloth and wipe again with a dry cloth. When using a synthetic cloth, follow the precautions in the cloth’s usage instructions.

ªInternal Temperature

≥Although it varies with the ambient temperature, if the

internal temperature of the Photo Printer rises above a certain level while printing, the error message “The temperature of the device is too high, please wait.” will appear on the LCD Monitor. In this situation, the printing operation will halt temporarily. This is not a malfunction. After waiting for a few minutes for the temperature to drop (four or five minutes at the most), the Photo Printer will automatically resume printing. The printing operation may be halted temporarily in any of the following cases,

which will result in a longer than normal printing time. 1 When printing images continuously 2 When the ambient temperature is high 3 When the internal temperature of the printer rises

quickly because the ventilation holes or other parts are blocked

≥Note that if two or more of these conditions exist,

printing will take even longer. Therefore, make every

effort to find a well-ventilated location for installing this

printer.

ªCondensation

≥When a bottle is taken out from a refrigerator in summer

and left standing for a while for instance, droplets of

water will form on it. This phenomenon is known as

condensation. Condensation will form if the printer or Ink

Cassette/Paper Set is moved to a location with a

considerable difference in temperature or humidity, such

as: 1 A high-humidity location, such as one filled with steam 2 When suddenly moved from an air-conditioned

environment to one with high temperatures and high

humidity 3 A room that has just been heated If condensation occurs, turn the power on and wait for 2

hours. If the paper or rollers are damp with condensation, the printed surface that is produced may be dirty.

ªNotes on the LCD Monitor

≥If the printer becomes extremely cold as may occur in

cold environments, the LCD Monitor may display images darker than usual when the power is turned on. Normal brightness will return once the internal temperature rises.

≥The LCD Monitor is made of high-precision technology.

It contains over 99,99% quality pixels. However, a minuscule amount of pixels (less than 0,01%) may contain defects or may constantly emit a certain colour (red, blue, or green). This is not a malfunction of the monitor, and will have no effect on prints.

Q&A

ª About Functions

1: When printing, what is the difference between

“Photo Shot” and normal video images?

1: When an image is shot using the “Photo Shot”

function of a Digital Video Camera, the result will be a high-quality image with little noise or distortion. Therefore, a print of this image will be of higher quality than a print of a normal video image.

2: What kind of Video Cameras can be connected to

the Digital Photo Printer?

2: Any type of Video Camera that is equipped with an

S-VIDEO OUT Socket or a VIDEO OUT Socket can be used.

3: Can the Photo Printer print images from HDTV

broadcasts?

3: No, because the video signals are different.

4: What should I do about poor colouring?

4: The colour and other parameters can be adjusted by

selecting [Picture], under [OPTION] on the MENU screen.

5: Is it possible to insert a title for each [Album]

Mode screen?

5: No, it is not possible in normal [Album] Mode. It is

possible in [Multi] Mode, but it is not possible to insert a different title for each mini-frame.

6: Why do pictures get cut off when I print them on

borderless paper?

6: Borderless paper designed for 10 × 15 cm printing

paper pictures have a length-width ratio of 1: . The length-width ratios of Digital Video Cameras are 3:4, so the top and bottom portions of pictures will be cut when printing on borderless paper.

ª About the Digital Photo Printer in

General

7: What is the “thermal sublimation transfer

printing system”?

7: This is a type of printing method offering excellent

image quality. Other methods exist, such as the direct thermal printing method.

8: What does “256 colour gradations” mean?

8: It means that the Digital Photo Printer can express

256 gradations of colour between white and the darkest colour formed by the 3 primary colours. Because each of the 3 colours can be expressed in 256 gradations, the total numbers of colours is 256

× 256 × 256 (approximately 16.780.000 full colours).

9: How do the Ink Cassettes and paper work?

9: The Ink Cassettes contain 3 colours in one unit:

cyan, magenta, and yellow. The printing paper has a special coating that improves the adhesion of the ink.

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10: What is the maximum number of picture files that

the Photo Printer can handle?

10: The Photo Printer can handle up to 65.536 files.

11: Regarding cards, how many pixels can the Photo

Printer handle in an image?

11: The Photo Printer can deal with up to approximately

25 million (6.144 × 4.096) pixel images.

12: How should I store my prints?

12: We recommend keeping them in an album. When

doing so, make sure that the pockets are made of nylon, polypropylene, or cellophane. Using other materials may result in colour transfer or discoloration.

ªAbout Paper and Ink Cassettes

13: How should I store the Ink Cassettes and paper

after having opened them?

13: Do not leave the Ink Cassettes or paper in a location

exposed to direct sunlight, or in a location subjected to high temperature or high humidity. Place the cassette or paper back in its original bag, and then store them flat. These supplies should be used as soon as possible after they are opened.

14: What kind of paper can the Digital Photo Printer

print on?

14: The Digital Photo Printer can print on 9 × 12 cm

printing paper, 16 Pre-Cut adhesive paper, and 10 × 15 cm printing paper. Do not use other types of paper, since doing so could cause paper jams or other malfunctions. Use the special Ink Cassette/ Paper Set when printing.

ª About Unclean Thermal Heads

If a line appears across a printed picture and pictures cannot be printed clearly, Thermal head (the 1 portion on the below picture), located in the insertion portion of the Ink Cassette, may be dirty. In that case, insert a cotton swab (about 15cm in length) all the way into the Ink Cassette and clean thermal head. ≥Be sure to disconnect the Power Cable from the outlet

before cleaning thermal head.

≥Do not insert your finger into the Ink Cassette Insert

Location, as an injury may result.

15: Can the Digital Photo Printer print images

continuously?

15: If [Number] is selected under [OPTION] on the

MENU screen, up to 10 sheets can be printed continuously. Do not allow more than 10 sheets of printed paper collect in the paper exit tray, as doing so may lead to a paper jam.

16: How many sheets can be printed with a single Ink

Cassette?

16: An Ink Cassette can print the number of sheets that

are included in the same Ink Cassette/Paper Set. For example, the Ink Cassette/Paper Set VW-APA50E is intended for 50 sheets, so the Ink Cassette can print 50 sheets. Ink Cassettes cannot be rewound and used again.

17: What kinds of Ink Cassettes and printing paper

can I use with the Digital Photo Printer?

17: Use Ink Cassette/Paper Sets that bear the

mark.

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Before Requesting Service

If the trouble persists even when the action suggested below has been taken, press the Power Button to turn off the power or disconnect and re-connect the Power Cable.

1: The power cannot be switched on.

1: The power plug is not plugged in correctly.

2: No picture appears on the screen.

2-1: The external video source is not connected properly.

(Video Input) 2-2: The card is not properly inserted. 2-3: A card with a different format than that which can be

used by the Photo Printer is being used.

→ Pictures from the card cannot be printed with the

Photo Printer.

9: Paper jams occur frequently.

9-1: More than 36 sheets of paper (or 25 sheets of 9 ×

12 cm printing paper) have been loaded in the Paper Cassette.

9-2: The paper is creased or curled.

10: The MENU screen does not appear.

10: Printing is in progress.

→ Wait until printing is complete.

11: It takes a long time for an image to appear.

11: Depending on the image system for storing images in

the card and its capacity, it can take 20 to 30 seconds to display the image.

→ This is not a malfunction.

3: The printer does not print.

3-1: The Ink Cassette is not oriented properly, or was not

pushed all the way in. 3-2: There is slack in the Ink Film.

→ Take up the slack in the Ink Film. 3-3: The Paper Cassette is not oriented properly, or was

not pushed all the way in. 3-4: The paper was loaded back and front in the reverse

side. 3-5: The internal temperature of the printer is too high.

→ Wait.

4: Printing is not of the expected quality.

4-1: The paper being used is not of the specified type. 4-2: The paper was not loaded correctly. 4-3: Thermal head is dirty. 4-4: Condensation has formed.

→ Wait.

5: The printed colours are not right.

5: The print image has not been adjusted correctly.

6: The printed pictures are distorted.

6-1: The printer is located near a television, video game,

or other source of electromagnetic waves.

→ Move the printer so that it is at least one meter

away from the television, video game, etc. 6-2: The printer is located near a stereo speaker, large

motor, or other source of a strong magnetic field.

→ Move the printer away from the device generating

the magnetic field.

7: Pressing the MEMORY button does not store the

picture in memory.

7: The MEMORY screen is displayed.

→Press the DISPLAY button and change over to the

INPUT screen.

8: The printer does not respond when a button is

pressed.

8-1: The internal temperature of the printer is too high.

→ Wait. 8-2: Printing is in progress.

→ Wait until printing is complete.

12: Pictures found using Date Search cannot be

printed as a batch.

12: After finding the pictures through Date Search, you

did not return to the MENU screen and choose [Batch] on [BASIC] to [Selected pictures].

13: The number is different than that selected in

[Number], under [OPTION].

13: The printer is performing a DPOF print.

→ Only the number of pages configured with DPOF will be printed.

14: Images stored in a card cannot be copied.

14-1:There are no images stored in the card. 14-2:The INPUT method was not correctly selected. 14-3:The card is write-protected. 14-4:The card's memory has been used up.

15: Images in the card cannot be erased.

15-1:There are no images stored in the card. 15-2:The INPUT method was not correctly selected. 15-3:The picture is set to write-protect in the camera or

computer. → Change the write-protect setting in the camera or

computer, and then erase.

16: The video image was stored in the card, but the

image is not clear.

16: In some cases, image compression may deteriorate

the quality of image when storing. → This is not a malfunction.

17: Video images cannot be recorded in the card.

17-1:The INPUT method is not set to [Video]. 17-2:The card is set to write-protect. 17-3:The card’s capacity is full.

→ Either erase unnecessary images, or use another card with sufficient capacity.

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Error Messages

≥This function can't be used because there is no

picture on the card.

→ Use a card with images recorded on it.

≥This function is not available because the card can't

be used.

→ An incompatible card is being used. Insert a card that the Photo Printer can use.

≥The illustration is unreadable.

≥Please wait.

→ Wait for a moment.

≥Cannot delete.

→ Either the files in the card are set to write-protect, or the files are damaged. They cannot be deleted on the Photo Printer.

≥Cannot copy.

→ Either no images are recorded on the card, or the card is set to write-protect. Use each card to remove writeprotection.

≥This function can't be used because the card is read

only.

→ The card is set to write-protect. Refer to each card’s manual for specific instructions on how to remove the card’s write-protection.

≥This function can't be used because there is no

card.

→ Insert the card.

≥The stamp is unreadable.

≥It can't be deleted because the card is read only.

→ The card is set to write-protect. Refer to each card’s manual for specific instructions on how to remove the card’s write-protection.

≥Set paper cassette.

→ Insert the Paper Cassette.

≥There is no ink cassette.

→ Insert the Ink Cassette.

≥Paper is incorrect.

Paper jam has occurred.

→ Remove the jammed paper, and insert the specified printing paper.

≥Paper jam has occurred.

→ Remove the jammed paper.

≥Cannot record.

→ An incompatible card is being used. Use a card that is compatible with the Photo Printer.

≥The card is full.

→ There is no space left on the card. Either erase unnecessary images or use another card.

≥Please wait for a while.

→ Wait for a moment.

≥If F00 or other error messages appear, contact your

nearest Panasonic dealer.

≥There is no paper cassette.

→ Insert the Paper Cassette.

≥Ink cassette is incorrect.

→ Use the specified Ink Cassette.

≥There is no ink.

→ Replace the Ink Cassette with a new one.

≥Paper is incorrect.

Set properly.

→ Insert the specified printing paper correctly.

≥Set paper.

→ Insert paper into the Paper Cassette.

≥The temperature is too high, please wait.

→ Wait for a moment.

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Specifications

Information for Your Safety

Power Supply AC220-240 V 50/60 Hz Input Current During Printing: Approx. 0,8 A When on: Approx. 0,13 A, When off (STAND BY): Approx. 0,04 A

Printing System Thermal sublimation transfer printing system Printing Speed 9 × 12 cm printing paper: Approx. 85 sec./sheet, 16 Pre-Cut adhesive paper: Approx. 95 sec./

Picture Memory 8 bit, 1 frame Print Media

Ink Film Cassette type (exclusive), 3 colour field successive printing (yellow, magenta, cyan) 9 × 12 cm

Printing Paper 9 × 12 cm printing paper, 16 Pre-Cut adhesive paper (100 × 148 mm) (postcard size), 10 × 15

Paper Feeding System Automatic paper feed (holds 25 sheets of 9 × 12 cm printing paper, 36 sheets of 16 Pre-Cut

Picture Quality 256 gradations of each colour Number of printing

pixels 410 × 410 dpi Number of Copies Video/Card mode: Max. 10 sheets Functions Video mode: Single Screen, Multiple Screen (Album/Multi Frame), Calendar, Title, Character

Print Head Film thermal head, 16,13 dots/mm (410 dpi) Input Socket S-VIDEO IN Socket Y (luminance signal) 1Vp-p, 75 ohm, C (colour signal) 0,3Vp-p, 75 ohm (rear:1) VIDEO IN Socket 1 Vp-p, 75 ohm (rear:1) System Socket DVC link miniDIN5 pin (rear:1) Card SD Memory Card/MultiMedia Card (side:1), PC Card (TYPE II) (side:1) Input Switch Video mode: S-VIDEO takes precedence when both S-VIDEO and VIDEO are connected. LCD Monitor 4,0 inch 110.000 pixels TFT Compatible Cards Cards SD Memory Card, MultiMedia Card, PC card (PCMCIA2.1/JEIDA4.2 and PCMCIA ATA 1.02

Format DOS Format Image Format JPEG baseline system (JFIF, EXIF, DCF (Design rule for Camera File system), CIFF, SISRIF),

Number of Pixels 320 × 240(QVGA)~6144 × 4096, Sampling ratio 4:4:4, 4:2:2, 4:2:0, 4:1:1 Thawing Time Approx. 7 seconds (1.300.000 pixels) Allowable Temperature Not in use: -20°C~55°C In use: 5°C~35°C Allowable Humidity Not in use: 0%~90% In use:35%~80%

External Dimensions Approx. 246(W) × 187(H) × 155(D) mm Weight Approx. 2,4 kg

sheet, 10 × 15 cm printing paper: Approx. 130 sec./sheet

printing paper (yellow, magenta, cyan), 10 × 15 cm printing paper, 16 Pre-Cut adhesive paper (yellow, magenta, cyan, overcoat)

cm printing paper (100 × 170 mm, 100 × 150 mm after cut) (Picture dimensions) 9 × 12 cm printing paper: 90 × 120 mm, 16 Pre-Cut adhesive paper: 85 × 113 mm 10 × 15 cm printing paper: 100 × 150 mm (after cut)

adhesive paper/10 × 15 cm printing paper)

Input, Sepia Print, Stamp

Card Mode: Single Screen, Multiple Screen (Album/Multi Frame), Calendar, Zoom, Title,

Character Input, Sepia Print, Stamp, Batch Print/Index Date Print, Date Search, Trimming, Card Storage, Card Erase, Card Copy, Slide Show, DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) compatible

compatible)

TIFF (Baseline TIFF Rev.6.0 RGB Full Colour Images compatible)

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Printed in Japan

VQT9463

S0901Kz0( 1100 A)

Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.

Web site: http://www.panasonic.co.jp/global/