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Panasonic KX-PX20M Table of Contents, Preparation, Printing, Changing Settings, Before Use

Models: KX-PX20M

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Table of Contents
Before Use
Package Contents	3
Important Safety Instructions	6
Notes on Use	10
Names and Functions of Each Part	12
Preparation
Connecting a Power Source	14
Inserting Battery into the Remote Control	14
Paper and Ink Cassettes (Sold Separately)	16
Handling	16
Inserting the Paper	18
Inserting the Ink Cassette	20
Printing
PictBridge Printing with a Digital Camera	22
Printing with the LCD Monitor	24
Changing the language	26
Simple Mode and Normal Mode	28
Printing single image	30
Printing multiple images	32
Printing all images on a memory card	34
Printing an index	35
Printing using DPOF settings	37
Changing Settings
Print Settings	39
Printing date	39
Borderless printing	41
LUMIX Date Printing	43
Image Adjustment of Printing image	45
Device Settings	50
Saving Printer Settings	53
Restoring Default Settings	54

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Accessory Purchases Operating Instructionsnpcparts@us.panasonic.com Home Photo PrinterNotation in these operating instructions Date of purchase Serial number found on the rear of the unitDealer’s name and address Dealer’s telephone number Thank you for purchasing a Panasonic Home Photo PrinterPhoto printer and accessories Package ContentsOthers Table of Contents Changing SettingsPreparation PrintingChanging Advanced With PC Settings Operations Others Advanced OperationsWith PC Before Use Preparation PrintingImportant Safety Instructions SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONSBattery Continued on next pageFCC NOTE U.S. only Important Safety InstructionsInformation on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union This symbol is only valid in the European UnionBefore Use Notes on Use Usage locationsWhen disposing of, transferring ownership or returning the printer StorageAbout the LCD monitor Copy-prohibited itemsNames and Functions of Each Part Front ViewRemote Control Rear ViewBefore Use SEARCH ButtonConnecting a Power Source Inserting Battery into the Remote ControlTo remove the coin battery Remote control operational rangePreparation Handling Paper and Ink set Paper and Ink Cassettes Sold SeparatelyDuring printing After printing Handling printed paperPreparation Do not reuse paper that has already been printed onAdjust the feeding stop 1 according to the paper size you want to use Inserting the PaperOpen the paper cassette lid Insert paper in the paper cassetteInsert the paper cassette to the printer Slide the paper cassette lidforward until it catches in placeInserting the Ink Cassette If the ink sheet is slack, tighten itClose the ink cassette 3 compartment cover For details on ink cassette, refer to pageRemoving the ink cassette Notice of Ink CassettesOpen the ink cassette 1 compartment cover Pull the ink cassette as shown in the figure to the rightPictBridge Printing with a Digital Camera Insert the memory card into the digital cameraTurn the digital camera on and set it to PictBridge mode Turn the printer onWhen printing has finished, turn the printer off and disconnect the Follow the on-screen instructions on the digital camera to proceed5 the printing operation 6 USB cable PrintingPerforming the procedures in Preparation p. 14 Printing with the LCD MonitorInserting a memory card You can print images stored on SD Memory Card or MultiMediaCardTurning the power on Turning off the power Standby modePrinter PrintingPress to select Device Settings 2 and press OK Printing with the LCD Monitor continuedChanging the language 1 Press MENUTo cancel changes Press to select OK and press OKPress to select Cancel and press OK or press RETURN PrintingSimple Mode and Normal Mode Printing with the LCD Monitor continuedSwitching Simple Mode and Normal Mode PressMENU Press to select To Normal Mode and press OKPrinting single image Press to move the cursor and select the image you want to print2 Press PRINT Check the preview Then press PRINT Printing with the LCD Monitor continuedImage display Summary View To switch displayPrinting To change pagesPrinting multiple images 1 Press to move the cursor and select the image you want to printPress OK to set the number of copies Repeat steps 1 and 2 to specifyPrinting Check the preview Then press PRINTTo stop print job midway Printing all images on a memory card Press MENU Press to select Printing Options and press OKPress to select Print All Images and press OK Check the preview Then press PRINTPrinting an index 1 Press MENU Press to select Printing Options and press OKPress to select Print Index and press OK PrintingPrinting with the LCD Monitor continued Check the preview Then press PRINTPrinting using DPOF settings Before operationPress to select Print DPOF and press OK Press to select Yes and press OKPrinting with the LCD Monitor continued To stop print job midwayPrint Settings Changing SettingsPrinting date Press to select Print Sttngs on the “Print” screen and press 1 OKPress to select OK and press OK Print Settings continuedTo cancel changes Borderless printing Press to select Borders and press OKPress to select ON or OFF and press OK Changing SettingsPrint Settings continued To cancel changesWith borders BorderlessLUMIX Date Printing Press to select Print Sttngs on the Print screen and press 1 OKPress to select LUMIX Date and press OK Press to select ON and press OKSamples of LUMIX Date printing Print Settings continuedTo cancel changes Shooting date, etcImage Adjustment of Printing image Press to select Image Adjust on the “Print” screen and press 1 OKYou can adjust the image quality on “Image Adjustment” screen to select the item to beImage Adjustment of Printing image continued After you have made image adjustments by pressing , press 4 OKTo cancel changes Press to select OK and press OKImage Adjustment items ResultAdjusts image brightness/contrast to print night scenery with a more Image Adjustment of Printing image continuedAuto Mode Other Settings ChangingSettingsDevice Settings 1 Press MENU Press to select Settings and press OKPress to select Device Settings and press OK Press to select the item to be changed and press OKPress to select the desired option on the option select screen 5 and press OK Press to select OK and press OKTo cancel changes Changing SettingsDevice Settings continued Setting optionsDescription MM/DD/YYSaving Printer Settings Change various setting1 Press MENU Press to select Settings and press OK Changing SettingsRestoring Default Settings Press to select Defaults and press OK1 Press MENU Press to select Settings and press OK PrinterSearching for Images 1 Press MENU Press to select Search and press OKPress to select Search by Date and press OK Advanced OperationsSpecify the start date and end date Searching for Images continuedPress OK Press to select Cancel Search and press OK Exiting search mode1 Press MENU Press to select Search and press OK Advanced OperationsSelecting All Images Press MENU Press to select Select All/Clear and press OKPress to select Select All and press OK Press to select Yes and press OKTo clear the number of copies for all images 1 Press MENU Press to select Select All Clear and press OKPress to select Clear All and press OK to select YesSlide Show 1 Press MENU Press to select Slide Show and press OKPrinter Slide Show displayPress to select All images and press OK Advanced OperationsButton FunctionSlide Show continued Slide show of selected imagesPress MENU Press to select Slide Show and press OK Press to select Selected images and press OKSlide show settings Press to select Slide Show Setting and press OKPress to select the item you want to change and press OK Press to select the desired option and press OKSlide Show continued To cancel changesPress to select OK and press OK Remote control Trimming/Rotating ImagesPress to select Zoom/Rotate on the “Print” screen and press 1 OK PrinterPress OK when finished editing the image Trimming/Rotating Images continuedPress PRINT To cancel changesCreating Calendars Select frameYou can create original calendars with your favorite images Remote controlCreating Calendars continued Press to select Print Calendar and press OKPress to select the desired frame and press OK Press to select Start Year Month and press OKPress to select Start Day and press OK Press to select the start day of week and press OKPress to select OK and press OK Advanced OperationsEdit the image using Reduce/Enlarge Select imagePress to select the image insert position and press 1 OK Press to select an image and press OKEdit the clip art using Reduce/Enlarge Add clip artPress to select Add Clip Art and press OK Press to select clip art and press OKCreating Calendars continued PrintPress PRINT To return to the “Menu” screen Advanced OperationsComposite Printing You can create composite images by adding a frame and clip artRemote control Select framePress to select Print Composite and press OK Press to select the desired frame and press OKAdvanced Operations Continued on next pageComposite Printing continued Edit the image using Reduce/EnlargeSelect image Press to select the image insert position and press 1 OKEdit the clip art using Reduce/Enlarge Add clip artPress to select Add Clip Art and press OK Press to select clip art and press OKto select Cancel and Composite Printing continuedPrint Press PRINTTo return to the “Menu” screen Advanced OperationsTo printer’s video output terminal “VIDEO OUT” on the rear panel Printing with a TVYellow Video cable included Yellow To TV video input terminal System requirements Printing with a ComputerWith PC Installing the printer driver Printing with a Computer continued PCStart the computer and insert the supplied CD-ROM Click KX-PX20 Printer Driver on the menu screenSelect the language for the installation Click Install 6 WithPCClick Next Read the License Agreement p. 87 carefullyThe installation process has completed Then turn the printer onClick Finish Printing with a Computer continued PCConnecting with a personal computer Uninstalling the printer driverWith PC Rear panel ofOpen the image file to be printed 1 using the application software Printing from the computerStatus monitor Print the image fileLicense agreement With PCEnd-User License Agreement 1. COPYRIGHTIf a Paper Jam Occurs 1 cassette still insertedRemove the paper from the front 2 panel or rear panel Remove the ink cassette to verify that there is no moreIf paper is not ejected Turn off the power and remove the paper cassetteOthers LED Indicators When operations are normalTroubleshooting Power sourceLCD monitor OthersTroubleshooting continued PrintingThe ink cassette cannot be insertedOthers The printer printedTroubleshooting continued 3 Cleaning thermal headsPrinting Bottom of the printerOthers sleep mode followingPrinting PC Troubleshooting continuedChecking method Others4 Printer driver Message Display Paper cassette and ink cassette related messagesPaper size error/Paper jam Internal errorOthers 3 Numbers and/or letters will appear in place ofMessage Display continued OthersOthers Maintenance When the feed roller and/or paper support lever are dirtyWiping the printer surface Air ventsSpecifications OthersList of Factory Settings Specifications continuedAdditional Information OthersExif Printing PictBridgeAdditional Information continued TrademarksWarranty Limited Warranty CoverageCarry-In or Mail-In Service Panasonic Home Photo Printer Limited WarrantyWarranty continued Limited Warranty Limits And ExclusionsCustomer Services Customer Services DirectoryService in Puerto Rico Accessory PurchasesIndex Others Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc CopyrightOne Panasonic Way, Secaucus, New Jersey Home Photo Printer KX-PX20M Operating Instructions