Panasonic SV-P20U User Manual

SD Mobile Printer
Operating Instructions
Model No. SV-P20U
Before use, please read these instructions completely.
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For Canadian assistance, please call:1-800-561-5505 or visit us at www.panasonic.ca
VQT0A81-1
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End User License Agreement

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Article 3 Restrictions on Copying the Software
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Article 4 Computer
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Contents
End User License Agreement ................ 2
Information for Your Safety.................... 4
Supplied Accessories ............................ 6
Optional Accessories ............................. 6
Introduction ............................................ 6
Preparation
Controls and Components ..................... 7
Power Supply......................................... 8
Using an AC Adaptor.......................... 8
Using the Battery ................................ 8
Paper/Ink Cassette .............................. 10
Inserting the Ink Cassette .....................11
Inserting an SD Memory Card/
MultiMediaCard.................................... 12
Turning the Power ON ......................... 12
Using the Menu Screen ....................... 13
Menu Interface ................................. 13
Basic Functions
Printing Images.................................... 14
Printing Multiple Screen Shots of
Different Images................................... 16
Printing Multiple Screen Shots of
the Same Images................................. 18
Inserting a Frame Illustration and
Printing................................................. 19
Date Printing........................................ 20
Trimming.............................................. 21
Printing DPOF-set Images................... 22
Adjusting Picture Quality...................... 23
Setting LCD Monitor ............................ 24
After Use.............................................. 25
Cutting the Left and Right Sides of the
Paper After Printing ............................. 26
Connecting with your PC
System Requirements (For Printer Driver
and SD Viewer for Printer)................... 27
Installing the Printer Driver .................. 28
Installing SD Viewer for Printer............ 38
Printing a file from the PC.................... 39
Uninstalling the Printer Driver........... 41
Notes on the Printer Driver............... 41
The Status Monitor ........................... 41
To Delete the Data of the Printing
Job.................................................... 41
To Confirm the USB port .................. 42
Note for installing from the
[Add Printer Wizard] screen.............. 42
Notes on SD Viewer for Printer ........ 42
Messages for Printer Driver.............. 43
Others
Precautions ..........................................44
Ink Cassette/Paper Set Notes .......... 44
Ink Cassette Notes ........................... 44
Paper Notes...................................... 44
Before Printing.................................. 44
During Printing.................................. 44
Notes on Handling Finished Prints ... 45
Optimal Use of the Battery ............... 45
State of Power Lamp While
Charging........................................... 46
Notes on Memory Cards................... 46
About the LCD Monitor ..................... 47
Internal Temperature ........................ 47
About the setting on the menu
screen............................................... 48
Condensation ................................... 48
About Unclean Thermal Heads ........ 48
Notes on Handling the SD Mobile
Printer............................................... 49
Maintenance Notes........................... 50
Messages on the LCD Monitor............. 51
Before Requesting Service .................. 52
Specifications....................................... 54
Limited Warranty (For U.S.A. Only)...... 56
Customer Services Directory
(For U.S.A. Only)..................................58
Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía
española para el uso rápido.................59
Dear Customer,
We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing this Panasonic SD Mobile Printer. Please read these Operating Instructions carefully and keep them handy for future reference.

Information for Your Safety

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.
Notice:
This product has parts that contain a small amount of mercury. It also contains lead in some components. Disposal of these materials may be regulated in your community due to environmental considerations. For disposal or recycling information please contact your local authorities, or the Electronics Industries Alliance: <http://www.eiae.org.>
Do not open the Ink Cassette
Compartment Door 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.
Please note that the actual controls and
components, etc. of your printer may look somewhat different from those shown in the illustrations in these Operating Instructions.
Only an SD Memory card or
MultiMediaCard can be used for this printer.
SD Logo is a trademark.
:
Microsoft
®
and Windows® is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
The other various designations,
company names, brand names, etc. are registered trademarks or trademarks of the respective companies.
The contents or complete reproduction
or copy of these Operating Instructions could be changed without notice.
The USB-IF Logos are trademarks of
Universal Serial Bus Implementers Forum, Inc.
(
00) indicates the page to be
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referred to.
RBRC
Li-ion
A lithium ion/polymer battery that is recyclable powers the product you have purchased. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information
TM
on how to recycle this battery.
FCC Note: (U.S. only)
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, follow the attached
installation instructions and use only shielded interface cables with ferrite core when connecting to computer or peripheral devices. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
Trade Name: Panasonic Model No.: SV-P20U Responsible party: Matsushita Electric Corporation of America One Panasonic
Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094
Support Contact: Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company
1-800-272-7033
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
SV-P20U

Supplied Accessories

Optional Accessories

AC Adaptor (VSK0624)
Power Cable (K2CA2EA00002)
USB Connection Cable (K2KZ4CB00002)
Head Cleaner (VFQ0106)
Ink Cassette/Paper set (For trial/20 sheets)
CD-ROM (Printer Driver, SD Viewer for Printer)(VFF0167)
Carrying Case (RFC0069-H)
Battery Pack (CGR-S601)
Ink Cassette/Paper set (VW-CSA20/VW-CSASD8)

Introduction

This printer is used to print still pictures recorded on a card taken by a digital camera or other digital device using an SD/MultiMediaCard. Install the accessory printer driver on your personal computer to use the printer with your PC.
Battery Pack (CGR-S603)
Í
MENU
DISPLAY
123 4
PAPER IN
8 9
11
10
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Preparation

Controls and Components

1
Power Button [ ]
Hold down (for about 2 seconds) to turn on/off the SD Mobile Printer.
2
Menu Button [MENU]
Use this button to display the Menu screen.
3
Display Button [DISPLAY]
Use this button to enter various selections in the Menu screen. Use to change the screen between a Preview Display and an Index Display.
4
[2], [1] Button
Use these buttons to select Menu items and images on the index screen.
5
Power Lamp [ON]
When you turn the power on, the Power Lamp turns on.
6
Print Lamp [PRINT]
When this Lamp lights up, the printer is ready to print.
7
Error Lamp [ERROR]
This lights when normal printing is no longer possible because, for example, the printing paper or ink has run out.
8
Paper Insert Slot [PAPER IN 4]
Insert a sheet of paper here.
9
Paper Exit Slot
A printed sheet of paper exits here.
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ON
5
PRINT
6
ERROR
7
14
Do not insert a sheet of paper into this slot. It may result in a paper jam or unit failure.
10
Memory Card Slot
This is where the Memory Card is inserted.
11
Memory Card Door [SD CARD
12
Ink Cassette Insert Location
Insert the Ink Cassette.
13
Ink Cassette Eject Lever
Slide to eject the Ink Cassette.
14
Ink Cassette Compartment
17
1615
3]
Door
15
Paper Sliding Slot
This slot is the opening for sliding the paper in and out while printing. Do not touch the paper while printing.
16
USB Terminal [USB]
Connect the accessory USB cable here for connection to your PC.
17
Battery Eject Lever [BATTERY EJECT
Slide to remove the Battery.
18
Card Compartment Window
19
LCD Monitor
Menu Screen or Index screen etc. is displayed here.
20
Battery Holder
Attach the battery here.
21
DC Input Socket [DC IN 4.9V]
Connect the AC Adapter (supplied accessory) to supply the power.
19
2]
20 21
1
2
DC IN 4.9V
2
DC IN 4.9V
1
2
1

Power Supply

ª Using an AC Adaptor
1
Connect the DC Input Lead to the [DC IN 4.9V] socket on the SD Mobile Printer.
2
Connect the AC main Lead to the AC Adaptor and the AC Outlet.
1
Hold down the Power Button [ ] for about 2
seconds, and the printer is on.
The SOCKET OUTLET SHALL BE INSTALLED NEAR THE EQUIPMENT AND SHALL BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE
ª
Using the Battery
Attach the Battery 1 to the Battery
1
Holder on the SD Mobile Printer 1 and slide it forward until it locks with a click. 2 Connect the AC mains Lead to the AC
2
Adaptor and to an AC Outlet. (Refer to the description above.)
The [ON] Lamp flashes.
Leave them as above until the Power
3
Lamp [ON] goes off.
When recharging is completed, the
goes off.
Remove the AC Adaptor to use the Battery.
.
[ON] Lamp
Ejecting the Battery
Slide and hold the Battery Eject Lever 2 toward the direction shown by the arrow battery to eject
2
.
and slide the
1
2
2
1
CAUTION
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
When recharging, turn off the power of the printer.Remove the battery if the printer is left unused for a
long time.
When the battery is fully charged, up to 24 sheets
can be printed in succession when the ambient temperature is 77 degrees F/25 degrees C.
Typical charging time to fully charge the battery is
about 170 minutes (68 degrees F/20 degrees C and humidity 60 %). Higher or lower ambient temperature may cause a variation in the actual charging time.
When the Power Lamp flashes more quickly or
slowly (or turns off), some abnormality may have occurred. Refer to State of Power Lamp While Charging on page 46.

Paper/Ink Cassette

The following Ink Cassette/Paper Sets may be used for this printer in addition to the paper/ink cassette supplied.
Paper That Can Be Used For Printing
ª
The SD Mobile Printer can use the following types of paper. (optional)
Credit Card Size 2-1/8"t3-3/8"(54t86 mm) Printing Paper :
The Ink Cassette/Paper Set (VW-CSA20). This is a set consisting of an ink cassette and 20 sheets of standard paper.
8 Pre-Cut Adhesive Paper*:
The Ink Cassette/Paper Set (VW-CSASD8). This is a set of an ink cassette and 20 sheets of an over-coating type of adhesive paper.
*All accessories may not be available in all markets.
When taking the paper out of the package, remove
sheets one at a time in order from the bottom sheet (opposite to the protection sheet). Then, carefully stack the sheets by pulling them out about 3 cm/1 inch off the package (Pay attention not to contact the paper with the adhesive portion
.
of the package)
Please read the Precautions carefully. (llll ≥Handle the paper carefully, since surface of the paper is scratched easily.Printing on paper with a flawed surface causes white patches on printed image.When using adhesive paper, do not peel off the seal, otherwise, a paper jam or failure
may be caused.
Use the ink cassette and paper contained in the box (The Ink Cassette/Paper Set). The
ink cassette is designed to print the number of sheets contained in the Ink Cassette/ Paper Set.
When using adhesive paper, the picture printed may be displaced with reference to the
cutting frame.
Do not fold or bend the paper. Insert it into the Paper Insert Slot with the [PRINT SIDE]
facing upwards.
1
44)
1
10
1
1

Inserting the Ink Cassette

1
After removing the stopper 1, turn the hole in the direction of the arrow to clear any slack in the Ink Film.
2
Open Ink Cassette Compartment Door
2.
3
Push it into the direction shown by the arrow until it clicks into place.
4
Close 2.
2
2
2
3
3,4
Ejecting the Ink Cassette
Slide the Ink Cassette Eject Lever 3 to take out the Ink Cassette.
Do not touch the Ink Film in the Ink Cassette, and do
not pull it out of the cassette.
It is recommended that you do not pull out the Ink
Cassette before the full consumption of ink, because the Ink Film may sag when resetting the Ink Cassette.
Confirm that there is no paper and then remove or
replace the Ink Cassette.
Do not eject the Ink Cassette during printing.Close the Ink Cassette Compartment Door during
printing.
After removing the Ink Cassette, pack it back into its
original case.
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1
1

Inserting an SD Memory Card/ MultiMediaCard

1
Slide the Memory Card Door 1, and flip it to open.
2
Hold the Memory Card placing the cut off
1
1
2
2,3
corner 2 at the front with the label facing up, and then insert it fully into the Memory Card Slot horizontally.
When inserted correctly, a clicking noise will be
heard.
3
Close the Memory Card Door 1.
After inserting the Memory Card, reverse the
procedure in step 1 to close the Memory Card Door.
The actual time to read all the images from the
Memory Card will vary, depending on the number and size of the photos.
While the [CARD ACCESS] sign is being displayed
in red, never take the card out or turn the power off.
If images cannot be recognized by this printer, t” is
displayed on the index screen.

Turning the Power ON

Install the battery or plug in the AC
1
adaptor (llll 8) and hold down the [ ] button for about 2 seconds.
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The [ON] Lamp is turned on.The LCD monitor is turned on 2 seconds after
turning on the [ON] Lamp.
The [CARD ACCESS] sign is displayed in red
while the images in the Memory Card are being read.
If no operation is performed with the printer for
about 10 minutes (about 5 minutes when the Memory Card inserted into the Printer contains no images) when using the battery, it automatically turns off the power. (llll
44)
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2
3
4
5
MENU
DISPLAY
MENU 1/2
Print style
Number of copies
Date print
DPOF
OK SETSELECT
MENU
DISPLAY
MENU 1/2
Print style
Number of copies
Date print
DPOF
OK SETSELECT
MENU
DISPLAY
MENU
DISPLAY
MENU 1/2
Print style
Number of copies
Date print
DPOF
OK SETSELECT
Standard
1
OFF
PRINT
Standard
2
OFF
PRINT
Standard
1
OFF
PRINT

Using the Menu Screen

Use the Menu Mode as follows.
1
Turn the printer on. (llll 12)
2
Press the [MENU] button.
The Menu screen is displayed.
3
Press the [DISPLAY] button to select the item to be set.
With each press of the [DISPLAY] button, the
next item is highlighted.
4
Press the [21] button to set the selected item to a desired mode.
When adjusting the quality of printed images or
LCD monitor, press [1] to display the setting screen. (l 23, 24)
5
Press the [MENU] button.
The setting selected on the Menu screen will be
cancelled when the printer is turned off.
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Menu Interface
1 Print style (llll 14) 2 Number of copies (llll 15) 3 Date print (llll 20) 4 DPOF (llll 22) 5 Frame (llll 19) 6 Trimming (llll 21) 7 Picture (llll 23) 8 LCD (llll 24)
MENU 2/2
Frame
Trimming
Picture
LCD
OK SETSELECT
ON
ADJUST
ADJUST
13
2
3
4
5
Standard
Date
MENU
DISPLAY
Standard
Date
MENU
DISPLAY
MENU
DISPLAY
MENU 1/2
Print style
Number of copies
Date print
DPOF
OK SETSELECT
DISPLAY:Print this picture.
Insert paper to print.
Standard
1
OFF
PRINT

Basic Functions

Printing Images

1
Insert a Memory Card, and Turn on the
(
Printer.
The Index picture screen is displayed.
2
Press the [21] button to select a desired image.
Each time the button is pressed, the next image
is framed by a blue line.
When 7 or more images are recorded on a card,
pressing the [21] button will move the screen forward/backward the screen.
3
Press the [DISPLAY] button.
The preview image is displayed. (Each time the
[DISPLAY] button is held down, the preview image switches to the Index screen and vice versa.)
If you wish to print the previewed image as is,
proceed to Step 8.
4
Press the [MENU] button.
The Menu screen is displayed.
5
Press the [DISPLAY] button to select [Print style] and press the [ to set it to a desired mode.
[Standard]: Prints an image [Copy 8]: Prints 8 screen shots of the
[Select 8]: Prints 8 screen shots of the
12)
llll
21] button
same picture. (l 18)
different pictures. (l 16)
14
MENU
DISPLAY
6
7
8
MENU 1/2
Print style
Number of copies
Date print
DPOF
OK SETSELECT
MENU
DISPLAY
Standard
Date
MENU
DISPLAY
Standard
1
OFF
PRINT
Insert paper to print.
Press the [DISPLAY] button to select
6
[Number of copies] and press the [ button to set the number of the print. Press the [MENU] button.
7
The preview image is displayed.
Insert a sheet of paper with the [PRINT
8
SIDE ] upward into the [PAPER IN (Upper slot) 1.
Make sure the paper is fed into the [PAPER
IN 4] slot on the unit. The Paper will then start to print. (If the Paper is not fed, push paper lightly to begin paper feed process.)
The LCD monitor is turned off during the
printing operation. (l 24)
The paper is moved forward and backward
several times and exits from the Paper Exit Slot. The printed paper is then ready to be removed from the Paper Exit Slot
2
.
Do not insert the paper into the Paper Exit Slot
because this may result in a paper jam or a unit failure.
After completion of the printing, pull out
9
the printed paper horizontally.
21]
4] slot
9
PAPER IN
15
2
3
MENU
DISPLAY
MENU 1/2
Print style
Number of copies
Date print
DPOF
OK SETSELECT
MENU
DISPLAY
Select 8
OFF
PRINT
After the image is finished printing, a message will
be displayed to feed in the next sheet of paper.
Do not touch the paper during printing.Do not open the Ink Cassette Compartment Door
during printing.
When the printer stops during printing, refer to
Internal Temperature page 47.
Please read the Precautions carefully. (
44)
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If the [ON] Lamp flashes, the battery will run down
shortly. Recharge the battery or connect the AC adaptor.
If messages are displayed, refer to “Messages on
the LCD Monitor on page 51.
Since the paper slides forward and back during
printing, keep a gap of at least 10 cm/4 inch or more around the printer during the print process.

Printing Multiple Screen Shots of Different Images

This printer can divide the screen into 8, and print multiple screen shots of different images.
1
Insert a Memory Card, and Turn on the Printer.
The Index picture screen is displayed.
2
1
Press the [MENU] button.
The Menu screen is displayed.
3
Press the [DISPLAY] button to select [Print style] and press the [ to set it to [Select 8].
(
12)
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21] button
16
4
5
6
MENU
DISPLAY
Select8
Select 7 pictures by [DISPLAY].
MENU
DISPLAY
Select8
Date
MENU
DISPLAY
DISPLAY:Reselect
Insert paper to print.
Press the [MENU] button.
4
Press the [21] button to select a image
5
and press the [DISPLAY] button.
The selected image is marked with [¥]
the bottom-right corner of it.
Repeat step 5 and select 8 images.
6
After selecting 8 images, the preview image is
displayed.
Images are arranged in the order selected (in
the order they were marked).
Insert a sheet of paper. (llll 15)
7
Use of the Ink Cassette/Paper Set
(VW-CSASD8)* is recommended.
*All accessories may not be available in all markets.
When using adhessive paper, the picture printed
may be displaced with reference to the cutting frame.
Even if you select 7 images or less, multiple screen
shots of different images can be printed. On inserting a sheet of paper, the index picture screen switches to the preview image and the image is printed.
Select eight images, then print them. If you print
seven images or less, the blank space cannot be used for additional printing.
NOTE: The date will not be printed, even if the
date feature is selected.
1
on
17
2
MENU
DISPLAY

Printing Multiple Screen Shots of the Same Images

This printer can divide the screen into 8, and print multiple screen shots of the same images.
3
4
5
MENU 1/2
Print style
Number of copies
Date print
DPOF
OK SETSELECT
MENU
DISPLAY
MENU
DISPLAY
Copy8
Date
DISPLAY:Print this picture.
MENU
DISPLAY
Copy 8
OFF
PRINT
1
Insert a Memory Card, and Turn on the
1
Printer.
The Index picture screen is displayed.
2
Press the [MENU] button.
(
12)
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The Menu screen is displayed.
3
Press the [DISPLAY] button to select [Print style] and press the [
21] button
to set it to [Copy 8].
4
Press the [MENU] button.
5
Press the [21] button to select a desired image and press the [DISPLAY] button.
The preview image is displayed.
6
Insert a sheet of paper. (llll 15)
Use of the Ink Cassette/Paper Set
(VW-CSASD8)* is recommended.
*All accessories may not be available in all markets.
When using adhesive paper, the picture printed may
be displaced with reference to the cutting frame.
NOTE: The date will not be printed, even if the
date feature is selected.
18
Copy8
Date
Insert paper to print.
2
MENU 2/2
Frame
Trimming
Picture
LCD
OK SETSELECT
MENU
Standard
Date
DISPLAY
Insert paper to print.
ON
ADJUST
ADJUST

Inserting a Frame Illustration and Printing

You can insert illustrations stored in this printer into the image and print it.
1
Proceed to steps 1 through to 4 on page 14.
The Menu screen is displayed.
2
Press the [DISPLAY] button to select [Frame] and press the [ select a desired illustration.
After selecting the frame illustration, press the
[MENU] button.
3
Insert a sheet of paper. (llll 15)
The image with the frame illustrations are
printed.
NOTE: The date will not be printed, even if the
date feature is selected.
When [Copy 8] is selected, 8 images with frame
illustration are printed. When [Select 8] is selected, a frame illustration is printed around the whole (8) images.
When the frame illustration is selected, border areas
of the image are cut off.
21] button to
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