Printing Photographs Directly from a Compliant Device

You can connect a PictBridge compliant device such as a digital camera, camcorder, or mobile phone using a USB cable recommended by the device’s manufacturer, and print recorded images directly without using a computer.

„Connectable Devices

PictBridge is an industry standard enabling a range of digital photo solutions, including the direct printing of photos from a digital still camera, camcorder or mobile phone* without the need to use a computer. A device can be connected to this printer for direct printing regardless of the manufacturer or the model as long as it complies with the PictBridge standard.

*PictBridge compliant digital still cameras, digital camcorders, and camera- equipped mobile phones are hereafter collectively referred to as “PictBridge compliant device”.

A device with this mark is PictBridge compliant.

„Printable Image Data Format

This printer prints images taken with a DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) ver. 1.0/2.0-compatible digital camera (Exif ver. 2.2/2.21 compliant), as well as PNG files.

Printing Photographs Directly from a Compliant Device

To connect a PictBridge compliant device to this printer, use a USB cable recommended by the device’s manufacturer.

Caution

Do not connect any equipment other than PictBridge compliant devices or the optional Bluetooth unit BU-20 to the Direct Print Port of the printer. If you do so, electric shock, fire, or damage to the printer could result.

Important

zSet up the printer according to your setup sheet before you start printing.

zNever disconnect the USB cable during printing unless when explicitly allowed to by the PictBridge compliant device. When disconnecting the USB cable between the PictBridge compliant device and printer, follow the instructions given in the device’s instruction manual.

Note

When printing photos with the PictBridge compliant device connected to the printer, we recommend the use of the AC adapter supplied with the device. If you are using the device battery, be sure to charge it fully.

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Prepare for printing

(1)Turn on the printer.

See “Turning On/Off the Printer” on page 6.

(2)Load paper.

See “Loading Printing Paper” on page 8.

Connect the PictBridge compliant device to the printer.

Note

Depending on the model or brand of your device, you may have to select a print mode compliant with PictBridge before connecting the device. You may also have to turn on the device or select Play mode manually after connecting the device to the printer.

Perform necessary operations on the PictBridge compliant device before connecting it to this printer according to instructions given in the device’s instruction manual.

(1)Make sure that the PictBridge compliant device is turned off.

(2)Connect the PictBridge compliant device to the printer using a USB cable recommended by the manufacturer of the device.

The device turns on automatically.If your device does not turn on automatically, turn it on manually.(3)Set up the PictBridge compliant device for direct printing.will appear on the LCD of the device when the printer is correctly connected.

Printing Photographs Directly from a Compliant Device

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