Polaroid DIGITAL PHOTO PRINTER manual Test the Printer, Print Portrait Test Image

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Polaroid ColorShot Parallel User’s Guide

5.Move the slide control under Display area to the right, to the highest resolution available; 800 x 600 is recommended.

6.Click OK.

Test the Printer

To learn how to use the Polaroid ColorShot printer, Polaroid recommends that you print two test images (portrait and landscape) using MGI PhotoSuite. The test images are located in the Samples folder in the ColorShot folder on your hard drive.

Print Portrait Test Image

1.Start the MGI PhotoSuite software. The MGI PhotoSuite selection window opens.

2.Click on Print Your Photos. The Open Image or Album dialog box displays.

3.Open the Colorshot Samples folder. It is located in the ColorShot folder on your system’s hard drive.

4.Double-click the image file kids.tif. The MGI PhotoSuite window opens with the image displayed.

5.Click Printer Setup on the File menu of the MGI PhotoSuite window.

6.Select Polaroid Parallel ColorShot as the printer.

7.Select Portrait as the Orientation.

8.Click OK.

9.Click the Print Preview icon on the MGI PhotoSuite window tool bar. The MGI PhotoSuite Preview window opens.

10.Click the Size to Fit button on the tool bar.

11.Click the Printer icon on the tool bar.

12.Click OK. If you have not configured the ColorShot print driver to display the Preview window, the image begins printing. If you have configured the print driver as Using Preview, the ColorShot Preview window opens.

13.Click the Printer icon to begin printing.

If this is your first print of the film pack, the printer ejects the film cover first. In a few moments, the printer ejects the image kids.tif.

Revised 8/17/98

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Contents Page Contents Install the Polaroid ColorShot Hardware and Software Before You Install the ColorShot Hardware and SoftwareSystem Requirements Install the Polaroid ColorShot Hardware Install the Polaroid ColorShot Software Install the Free Image Editing Software MGI PhotoSuiteInstall MGI PhotoSuite Load Film into the Polaroid ColorShot PrinterMGI PhotoSuite Online Help Set Printer Details Configure the Print DriverRecommended Monitor Settings Set Printer GraphicsSet Device Options Print Portrait Test Image Test the PrinterUninstall the Polaroid ColorShot Software TroubleshootingPrint Landscape Test Image Add a PrinterElectronic Switching Devices Delete the ColorShot PrinterDelete ColorShot Entries From Your Registry Increasing Printer Performance Operating TipsLoading a Partially Used Pack Previewing Before PrintingPrinting Scanned Photographs Printing Digital Camera PhotographsCommunication Errors Out of Memory ErrorImage File Size Technical Support Polaroid Offices and Service CentersAustralia Belgique/BelgiëDeutschland DanmarkEspaña FranceMéxico JapanNederland New ZealandPortugal ÖsterreichPuerto Rico Schweiz/Suisse/SvizzeraSverige Limited Equipment Warranty Installieren der Polaroid ColorShot- Hard- und -Software Bevor Sie die ColorShot Hard- und -Software installierenSystemanforderungen Installieren der Polaroid ColorShot-Hardware Installieren der Polaroid ColorShot-Software MGI PhotoSuite-Online-Hilfe Installieren von MGI PhotoSuiteEinlegen des Films in den Polaroid ColorShot- Drucker Konfigurieren des Druckertreibers Einstellen der DruckerdetailsEinstellen der Druckergrafik Empfohlene Monitoreinstellungen DruckertestEinstellen der Geräteoptionen Drucken des Hochformat-Testbilds Assistent für die Druckerinstallation FehlerbeseitigungDrucken des Querformat-Testbilds Deinstallieren der Polaroid ColorShot-Software Löschen des ColorShot-DruckersLöschen von ColorShot-Einträgen aus Ihrer Registrierung Tips zum Betrieb Elektronische UmschalterErhöhung der Druckerleistung DruckvorschauEinlegen einer teilweise benutzten Packung Drucken von gescannten Fotos Drucken von Fotos von digitalen KamerasBilddateigröße Technischer Kundendienst KommunikationsfehlerSpeicherüberlauffehler Polaroid-Niederlassungen und Servicezentren Polaroid GmbH Sprendlinger Landstraße Offenbach Tel México Portugal Beschränkte Produktgewährleistung Requisitos del sistema Instalación del hardware y software de Polaroid ColorShotAntes de instalar el hardware y software de ColorShot Instalación del hardware de Polaroid ColorShot Instalación del software de Polaroid ColorShot Ayuda en pantalla de MGI PhotoSuite Instalación de MGI PhotoSuiteConfiguración del controlador de impresión Carga de película en la impresora Polaroid ColorShotDefinición de los detalles de la impresora Definición de los gráficos de la impresoraDefinición de las opciones de dispositivo Configuraciones recomendadas para el monitor Prueba de la impresoraImpresión de una imagen de prueba vertical Impresión de una imagen de prueba horizontal Agregar impresora Solución de problemasDesinstalación del software de Polaroid ColorShot Eliminar la impresora ColorShotEliminar entradas de ColorShot del registro Dispositivos electrónicos de conmutaciónAumento del rendimiento de la impresora Consejos sobre el funcionamientoPresentación preliminar antes de imprimir Carga de paquetes utilizados parcialmenteImpresión de fotografías exploradas Errores de comunicación Impresión de fotografías tomadas con cámara digitalTamaño del archivo de imagen Servicio técnico Error de memoria agotadaOficinas y Centros de servicio de Polaroid España México Portugal Garantía limitada del equipo Configuration minimale Avant dinstaller le matériel et le logiciel ColorShotInstallation du matériel ColorShot de Polaroid Installation du logiciel ColorShot de Polaroid Installation de MGI PhotoSuite Chargement du film dans limprimante ColorShot de PolaroidAide en ligne de MGI PhotoSuite Configuration du pilote dimprimante Définition des détails de limprimante Définition des graphiques de limprimanteDéfinition des options de périphérique Réglage du moniteur Test de limprimanteImpression de limage de test Portrait Impression de limage de test Paysage DépannageDésinstallation du logiciel ColorShot de Polaroid Ajout dimprimanteSuppression de limprimante ColorShot Boîtiers électroniques de partage dimprimantes Amélioration des performances de limprimante Conseils dutilisationAperçu avant impression Chargement dun film partiellement utiliséTaille du fichier image Impression de photos numériséesAssistance technique Erreurs de communicationErreur de manque de mémoire Australie Bureaux Polaroid et centres dassistanceBrésil DanemarkEspagne ItalieJapon Pays-Bas MexiqueNouvelle-Zélande NorvègePorto Rico FinlandeSuède Royaume-Uni Garantie limitée sur léquipementRequisiti di sistema Prima di installare l’hardware e il software di ColorShotInstallazione dell’hardware di Polaroid ColorShot Installazione del software di Polaroid ColorShot Guida in linea di MGI PhotoSuite Installazione di MGI PhotoSuiteConfigurazione del driver di stampa Impostazione dei dettagli della stampante Impostazione della grafica della stampanteImpostazione delle opzioni Impostazione del monitor consigliata Prova della stampanteStampa di un’immagine di prova con orientamento verticale Stampa di un’immagine di prova con orientamento orizzontale Disinstallazione del software di Polaroid ColorShot Risoluzione dei problemiAggiunta di una stampante Eliminazione della stampante ColorShotEliminazione delle voci ColorShot dal registro Dispositivi elettronici di commutazioneOttimizzazione delle prestazioni della stampante SuggerimentiUso dell’anteprima prima della stampa Caricamento di una confezione parzialmente usataStampa di fotografie sottoposte a scansione Dimensione dei file immagine Errori di comunicazioneStampa di fotografie acquisite con una fotocamera digitale Errore Memoria esaurita Assistenza tecnicaUffici e centri di assistenza Polaroid Brasil Italia Norge Garanzia limitata

DIGITAL PHOTO PRINTER specifications

The Polaroid Digital Photo Printer is a modern gadget that marries nostalgia with cutting-edge technology, allowing users to print high-quality photos directly from their digital devices. Enjoying a resurgence in popularity, Polaroid printers generate instant prints that appeal to the creative spirit and the desire for tangible memories.

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In conclusion, the Polaroid Digital Photo Printer is an impressive device that combines ease of use, quality printing, and mobility. With its blend of nostalgic instant prints and modern technology, it continues to capture the hearts of photography enthusiasts and casual users alike, enriching the way we commemorate life's moments.