Before use, please read these instructions completely.
Bitte lesen Sie diese Bedieungsanleitung vor der
Inbetriebnahme des Gerätes vollständig durch.
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
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
2
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
3
Press this button to print images.
2134 Buttons
4
Use these buttons to select MENU choices and
card images.
MENU/ENTER Button
5
Use this button to display the MENU screen.
Use also to enter various selections.
DISPLAY/CANCEL Button
6
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]
7
When the Power Cable is connected, the
STAND BY lamp lights up. Printer is on STAND
BY.
LCD Monitor
8
15
16
17
Paper Cassette Insert Location
9
PC Card Eject Button
10
Use to eject PC cards.
PC Card Insert Location
11
SD Memory Card/MultiMedia Card Insert
12
Location
Ink Cassette Eject Lever
13
Pull forward to eject ink cassettes.
Ink Cassette Insert Location
14
System Socket
15
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
16
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
17
Connects the video device’s VIDEO OUT
socket with a VIDEO Cable.
Power Socket
18
Connects the Power Cable (included).
Paper Guard Installation Hole
19
Paper Removal Port
20
18
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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]
1
2
3
and 3 are connected, the image from2 is
2
(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
1
Image is stored to memory, and the video
camera automatically stops.
Pressing the printer’s DISPLAY button: The
2
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
2
1
2
T
M
3
1
2
3
Card
1
Open 1 (Card Door).
Insert the card all the way into the slot.
2
Close 1.
3
[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.
2
[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)
5
8
4
7
6
Inserting Paper/Attaching the Paper Guard
Open the lid of the paper cassette (included) 1, spread
1
out
, and stand up (or push down) 3.
2
≥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
2
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.
3
Installing the Paper Guard.
Insert the included 7 (Paper Guard) into
1111
time.
≥Close the Paper Guard when not using the Digital Photo Printer.
.
3
is the perforation line).
.
3
one side at a
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1
1
2
3
12
Batch
Input
CardSlide
Search
2
DPOF
Inserting the Ink Cassette
Use your finger to push in the hole with the arrow, and
1
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
2
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
1
The Digital Photo Printer is divided into 4 major categories.
MENU Contents
2
Select the specific MENU you desire here.
Description/Control Display
3
The presently selected MENU’s description as well as
control confirmation messages are displayed in this area.
4
2
Input
Search
3
3
Batch
DPOF
CardSlide
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.
1
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.
4
5
6
8
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1,2
3
4,5
(Card Input)
Input
1
Input
Search
Batch
Card Slide
SD / MMC
PC card
Video
C
DPOF
A
A
B
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
1
Using the (2134) buttons, select [Input] under
2
[BASIC], and press
Using the (34) buttons, select [SD/MMC] or [PC card],
3
and press
Using the (2134) buttons, align 1 (blue frame) over
4
the image you wish to print.
≥Pressing B (DISPLAY button) changes the screen between a
Single Screen Display and an Index Display.
Press
5
≥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).
A
(Enter button).
A
(Print button).
C
(Enter button).
A
1
3
2
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
≥Make sure that the connection is correct.
≥Turn on the power.
1 Press A
Using the (2134) buttons, select [Input] under
2
[BASIC], and press
Using the (34) buttons, select [Video], and press
3
(MENU button).
(Enter button).
A
(Enter button).
While watching the screen, press D (Memory button) at
4
the scene you wish to print.
After confirming the still image, press C (Print button).
5
≥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.
D
. After that, pressing
B
again. The shaking will
A
D
Input
Input
Search
Batch
Card
SD / MMC
PC card
Video
DPOF
Slide
A
A
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
D
C
B
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,
1
3
4
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12
13
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
1
3
4
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12
13
14 15 16
17 18 1920
21 22 2324
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.
10
1
2
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
2
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
1 or 2
.
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1
2
3
1
Batch
A
Batch
Input
Card Slide
Search
All pictures
Selected pictures
All index
Selected index
Clear selected mark
Batch
Input
DPOF
DPOF
B
B
C
1
2
5
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
1
Select a picture, and mark it with A ( ●●●● ).
2
Select [Batch] under [BASIC] on the MENU, and press
.
B
3
Select a MENU you wish to use, and press B.
Print a batch of pictures.
1
Print a batch of selected pictures.
2
Index all pictures.
3
Index selected pictures.
4
Clear a batch of selected pictures.
5
≥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
(●●●●)
2
DPOF
Search
Card
Start printing
Return
Slide
A
A
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
1
Select [DPOF] under [BASIC] on the MENU screen, and
press
2
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.
A
.
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1
2
3
Search
Input
Search
2
Year : 2001
Month : October
Date : 1
Year : 2001
Month : October
Date : 31
B
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.
A
1
A
A
≥Select the INPUT method
1
Select [Search] under [BASIC] on the MENU screen, and
press
2
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.
3
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.
.
A
to bring up the MENU screen.
A
A
.
1
2
3
4
Card
Card
Input
Search
Batch
Card
Picture
Title
Stamp
Copy
Delete
DPOF
Slide
A
A
A
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.
1
Select [Card] under the [BASIC] on the MENU screen,
and press
2
Select [Picture], and press A.
3
Select either [Copy] or [Delete], and press A.
4
Select an image, press A, confirm the screen, and press
again.
A
≥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
.
12
A
B
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1
2
3
Card
Card
Batch
Input
Card Slide
Search
Picture
Title
Stamp
Record to SD / MMC
Record to PC card
Delete
DPOF
A
A
A
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.
1
Select [Card] under [BASIC] on the MENU screen, and
press
2
Select [Title], and press A.
3
Select [Record to SD/MMC] or [Record to PC card], and
press
4
Enter the creation date, and press A.
5
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.
A
A
.
.
Card
2
Year : 2001
Month:October
Date : 10
4
5
(When erasing titles)
4
1
Erasing Titles From Cards
Titles recorded on cards can be deleted.
1
A
A
B
A
B
Select [Card] under [BASIC] on the MENU screen, and
press
2
Select [Title], and press A.
3
Select [Delete], and press A.
4
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.
A
.
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1
Input
Search
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.
2
3
4
5
1
Card
Card
Card
Picture
Title
Stamp
Record to SD / MMC
Record to PC card
2
Year : 2001
Month:October
Date : 10
A
≥Select [Video] for the INPUT method.
1
Select [Card] under [BASIC] on the MENU screen, and
press
2
Select [Picture], and press A.
3
Select [Record to SD/MMC] or [Record to PC card], and
press
4
Enter the creation date, and press A.
A
A
.
.
21 buttons: Change numerical value
A
34 buttons: Move cursors
5
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.
C
A
.
.
B
A
1
Viewing Slideshows
The Digital Photo Printer can automatically display a continuous show of
selected pictures within a card.
A
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.
1
Select the pictures, and mark them with A ( ●●●● ).
≥To remove a picture, select the picture and press A. The ●●●●
symbol disappears.
2
Select [Slide] under [BASIC] on the MENU screen, and
press
3
Choose [All pictures], [Selected pictures], or [DPOF],
and press
≥Press C to cancel.
B
.
.
B
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2
3
Slide
A
Input
Search
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
B
B
C
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1
Standard
Multi
Album
Multiple Functions
2
Multi
Card Input
3
4
Video Input
3
Calendar Zoom
Picture 2x
Picture 4x
Picture 9x
Picture 16x
C
A
B
A
A
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
1
Select [Multi] under [FUNCTION] on the MENU screen,
≥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,
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.
A
A
.
.
A
.
.
A
B
C
D
Standard
Calendar Zoom
Multi
Album
B
A
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
. A
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1
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.
2
Album
Card Input
3
4
A
2 pictures
4 pictures
9 pictures
16 pictures
A
D
1
3
C
1
B
2
4
A
≥Select the INPUT method.
ª Card Input
1
Select [Album] under [FUNCTION] on the MENU screen,
and press
2
Choose [2 pictures], [4 pictures], [9 pictures], or [16
pictures], and press
3
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.
4
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)
1
Select all necessary pictures in Step 3, and press A to
go to the MENU screen.
2
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.
.
A
.
A
again will clear the memory.
D
to bring up the MENU screen.
A
.
1
B
to
16
Video Input
3
D
C
1
ª Video Input
1
Select [Album] under [FUNCTION] on the MENU screen,
and press
2
Choose [2 pictures], [4 pictures], [9 pictures], or [16
pictures], and press
3
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.
A
.
.
A
after confirmation to print.
C
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1
2
3
Calendar
Calendar
Multi
Standard
Calendar Zoom
Calendar type
Set colour
1 month
2 months
12 months
Album
A
A
A
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
1
Select [Calendar] under [FUNCTION] on the MENU
screen, and press
2
Select [Calendar type], and press A.
3
Choose [1 month], [2 months], or [12 months], and press A.
4
Select the beginning year and month for the calendar,
and press
5
Select a picture, press D, then press B to switch the
A
.
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.
6
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.
A
1
.
A
.
4
5
Card
Input
6
Card
Input
5
Video
Input
1
2
Calendar
Calendar
Date
2
D
C
D
Calendar type
Month:November
Date : 9
Year : 2001
Month: November
1
Set colour
Green
Reset
ª Video Input
1
A
B
A
B
1
Select [Calendar] under [FUNCTION] on the MENU
screen, and press
2
Select [Calendar type], and press A.
3
Choose [1 month], [2 months], or [12 months], and press A.
4
Select the beginning year and month for the calendar,
and press
5
While watching the screen, press D at the scene you
A
.
A
.
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.
B
in the memory screen after
1
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
A
A
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.
A
.
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1
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.
2
3
4
5
D
D
C
A
A
A
B
A
≥Select the INPUT method.
1
Select [Zoom] under [FUNCTION] on the MENU screen,
and press
2
Select a picture, and press B.
≥If the picture you currently wish to zoom in on is already displayed,
this action is unnecessary.
3
Press D, confirm the picture, use the cursor buttons to
move the frame over the portion you wish to zoom in on,
and press
4
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.
5
Press
C
≥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.
.
A
.
A
.
A
to print.
.
C
to bring up the MENU screen.
A
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1
Illust
Type
Stamp
Title Functions
2
3
Illust
4
Illust
Card Input
5
Video Input
5
Sepia
2
C
CD
Display
2001
No year
January
No month
Inserting Illustrations and Printing
You can insert illustrations stored within the Digital Photo Printer or
A
A
1
A
A
B
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
2
Choose an illustration, and press A.
≥The example to the left shows the [Happy Birthday] illustration.
3
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].
4
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].
5
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].
.
A
to print.
C
ª Video Input
1
Select [Illust] under [EFFECT] on the MENU screen, and
press
2
Choose an illustration, and press A.
≥The example to the left shows the [Happy Birthday] illustration.
3
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].
4
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].
5
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].
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,
1
and press
Choose [Indicate], [Don't indicate] or [Clear], and press
2
.
A
: Displays the selected title on the screen.
1
: Temporarily removes the created title from the
2
screen.
: Deletes the created title, and creates a new one.
3
A
.
1
2
A)
Illust
Sepia
Type
Display
Stamp
A
A
A
1
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
1
press
Insert characters.
2
≥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
A
.
, and press A.
1
to delete characters one at a time.
A
to switch characters.
A
20
A
B)
A
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3
4
5
How are you?
How are you?
A
A
A
Use the 21 buttons to select the character’s direction,
3
the 34buttons to select the character’s size and press
.
A
Use the 3421 buttons to position the character’s
4
location, and press
Use the cursor buttons to choose the character’s
5
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].
C
A
.
.
A
6
How are you?
C
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1
2
3
4
5
1
Illust
Sepia
Illust
C
Type
Display
Type
Stamp
Stamp
A
A
A
A
A
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.
1
Select [Stamp], under [EFFECT] on the MENU screen,
and press
2
Choose a stamp with the 34 buttons, and press A.
3
Choose the stamp direction with the 21 buttons, the
34buttons to select the stamp size and press A.
4
Position the stamp location by moving the center frame
up, down, left, or right with the cursor buttons, and
press
5
Press
C
≥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].
.
A
.
A
to print.
to bring up the MENU screen.
A
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.
1
Select [Sepia] under [EFFECT] on the MENU screen, and
press
2
Select [Create sepia style], and press A.
3
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.
A
.
22
2
3
Sepia
Sepia
Display
Create sepia style
Not sepia style
C
A
A
A
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1
2
1
Number
Number
Picture
Number
Picture
Date
LCD
1 sheet
Date
LCD
Tri m
Tri m
A
A
A
Settings
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
2
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
A
A
.
A
.
.
2
1
2
Date
Tri m
Number
Picture
With date
Without date
Date
LCD
With trim
Without trim
Tri m
A
A
A
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.
1
Select [Trim] under [OPTION] on the MENU screen, and
press
2
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)
A
.
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1
2
1
2
1
2
3
1
2
3
4
5
6
Number
Picture
Number
Picture
Date
LCD
Date
LCD
Tri m
Tri m
A
A
A
A
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,
1
and press
Adjust the quality, and press A.
2
34 Buttons: Item Selection
21 Buttons: Adjust
Adjust the depth of the colour.
1
Adjust the tint of the colour.
2
Clarify dark portions.
3
Adjust picture brightness and shade.
4
Sharpen outline.
5
Adjust white balance.
6
≥Adjustments on the LCD Monitor are approximations.
Select [LCD] under [OPTION] on the MENU screen, and
press
Adjust the LCD Monitor and/or configure the screen
2
saver, and then press
34 Buttons: Item Selection
21 Buttons: Adjust/Configure
1
2
3
≥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.
.
A
.
A
Adjust the darkness of the colour.
Clarify dark portions.
Set/Remove screen saver.
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1,2
3,4
2
3
1
4
Others
After Use
Turn the power off, and remove the Paper Cassette.
1
Close 1 (Paper Cassette Door).
2
Open 2 (Ink Cassette Door), pull 3 (Ink Cassette Eject
3
Lever) forward, pick up
Cassette) and lift it straight up.
Close 2.
4
≥If you used a card, remove the card as well.
≥Leave
and 2 closed except inserting/removing each cassette.
1
(indented portion of the Ink
4
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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
1
lines.
Tear along the perforation lines.
2
≥There are perforation lines on both ends of the
borderless paper. Be sure to tear off both sides.
1
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.
2
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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
2
≥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 SystemThermal sublimation transfer printing system
Printing Speed9 × 12 cm printing paper: Approx. 85 sec./sheet, 16 Pre-Cut adhesive paper: Approx. 95 sec./
Picture Memory8 bit, 1 frame
Print Media
Ink FilmCassette type (exclusive), 3 colour field successive printing (yellow, magenta, cyan) 9 × 12 cm
Printing Paper9 × 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 Quality256 gradations of each colour
Number of printing
pixels410 × 410 dpi
Number of CopiesVideo/Card mode: Max. 10 sheets
FunctionsVideo mode:Single Screen, Multiple Screen (Album/Multi Frame), Calendar, Title, Character
Print HeadFilm thermal head, 16,13 dots/mm (410 dpi)
Input Socket
S-VIDEO IN SocketY (luminance signal) 1Vp-p, 75 ohm, C (colour signal) 0,3Vp-p, 75 ohm (rear:1)
VIDEO IN Socket1 Vp-p, 75 ohm (rear:1)
System SocketDVC link miniDIN5 pin (rear:1)
CardSD Memory Card/MultiMedia Card (side:1), PC Card (TYPE II) (side:1)
Input SwitchVideo mode: S-VIDEO takes precedence when both S-VIDEO and VIDEO are connected.
LCD Monitor4,0 inch 110.000 pixels TFT
Compatible Cards
CardsSD Memory Card, MultiMedia Card, PC card (PCMCIA2.1/JEIDA4.2 and PCMCIA ATA 1.02
FormatDOS Format
Image FormatJPEG baseline system (JFIF, EXIF, DCF (Design rule for Camera File system), CIFF, SISRIF),
Number of Pixels320 × 240(QVGA)~6144 × 4096, Sampling ratio 4:4:4, 4:2:2, 4:2:0, 4:1:1
Thawing TimeApprox. 7 seconds (1.300.000 pixels)
Allowable Temperature Not in use: -20°C~55°C In use: 5°C~35°C
Allowable HumidityNot in use: 0%~90% In use:35%~80%
External DimensionsApprox. 246(W) × 187(H) × 155(D) mm
WeightApprox. 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/
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