How to print photographs directly from a digital camera

Photo Printing Directly From A Digital Camera

Connecting A Digital Camera to the Printer

Caution: When connecting a supported digital camera to the machine, use the USB cable that is provided with the camera for connecting it to a computer. Do not connect any equipment other than the camera ready for 'PictBridge' to the Direct Print Port of the machine. If you do so, electric shock, fire, or damage to the camera could result.

Important information when printing directly from a camera to the printer:

• When printing from the camera, keep the USB connected until the printer is finished printing.
• Avoid connecting the digital camera to the machine while copying, scanning, faxing or printing is in progress.
• When producing photos with the digital camera connected to the machine, it is advisable to use the AC adapter supplied with the camera.
• If the camera battery is used, be sure the batteries are fresh or fully charged.
• Depending on the model or brand of your camera, you may have to select a mode of producing photos compliant with 'PictBridge' before connecting the camera.
• It may be necessary to turn on the camera or select Play mode manually after connecting the camera to the machine. Perform necessary operations according to the instruction manual supplied with your camera.

To prepare for printing directly, please follow this procedure:

1. Ensure that the machine is powered on and open the paper output tray.
   
   
   
   
2. Load paper in the auto sheet feeder (A) or cassette (B).
   
   
   
   
3. Ensure that the camera is turned off.
   
   
4. Connect the camera to the machine using the USB cable (for connection to a computer) supplied with the camera.
   
   (The illustration below shows the MP600. The location of the connection port differs depending on the machine.)
   
   Note: Depending on the camera model/brand, you may have to select a print mode compliant with PictBridge before connecting it to the machine. (For details, refer to the instruction manual supplied with your camera.)
   
   
   
   
5. Turn on the camera and set it in a replay mode.
   
   Note: Some types of cameras turn on automatically when connected to the machine.

To print from a Canon digital camera, please follow this procedure:
(For details, refer to the instruction manual supplied with your camera.)

1. Ensure that the following icon appears on the LCD display of the camera when the machine is correctly connected.
   "Digital camera connected." is displayed on the LCD of the machine.
   
   Note: If the icon is not displayed, turn off the camera and disconnect the USB cable. After connecting the USB cable securely, turn on the camera again. To display the image to print, operate the keys of the digital camera/video camera.
   
   
   
   
2. Display the images you wish to print using the camera's buttons.
   
   
3. Press the <SET> button to display the setting menu.
   
   
   
   
4. Select [Style] or [Paper Settings] and press the <SET> button.
   
   
5. Operate the camera to set Paper size, Media type, and Layout (bordered / borderless).
   
   Note: When Default setting is selected in cameras, printing is done according to the machine settings. You can change the machine settings in PictBridge settings.
   
   Refer to PictBridge settings below for details. Select the paper size, bordered/borderless printing, and date printing settings.
   
   
6. After setting, select [Print], and press <Set> to start printing.

PictBridge settings

Display the PictBridge settings screen.

1. Press the <HOME> (A) button.
   
   
   
   
2. Use the Easy-Scroll Wheel (B) or press the right / left arrow to select [Settings], then press the <OK> button.
   
   
   
   
3. Use the Easy-Scroll Wheel or press the right / left arrow to select [Device settings], then press <OK>.
   
   
4. Use the Easy-Scroll Wheel or press the up / down arrow to select [PictBridge settings] (4), then press <OK>.
   
   
   
   
5. Use the Easy-Scroll Wheel or press the up / down arrow to select the item to set, then press <OK>.
   
   
6. Use the Easy-Scroll Wheel or the up / down arrow to select the applicable one from the list, then press <OK>.
   
   
   
   <1> Page size: You can specify the page size when printing from a PictBridge-supported device.
   8.5"x11"(215x279) / A4 / Stickers / 4"x6"(101.6x152.4) / 5"x7"(127x177.8) / Credit card / 8"x10"(203.2x254.0)
   
   <2> Media type: You can specify the media type when printing from a PictBridge-supported device.
   Photo Plus Glossy / Matte Photo Paper / Plain paper / Glossy Photo Paper / Photo Paper Pro
   
   <3> Print quality: You can adjust image quality when printing from a PictBridge-supported device.
   Standard / High (quality-priority)
   
   
7. Use the Easy-Scroll Wheel or the up arrow to select [Next], then press <OK>.
   
   
8. Use the Easy-Scroll Wheel or the up / down arrow to select the item to set, then press <OK>.
   
   
9. Use the Easy-Scroll Wheel or the up / down arrow to select the applicable one from the list, then press <OK>.
   
   
10. Use the Easy-Scroll Wheel or the up arrow to go to [OK] at the top of the PicrBridge settings screen, then press <OK>.
    
    
    
    <4> Border: You can specify prints with a border / without a border.
    Bordered / Borderless
    
    <5> Photo optimizer pro: Automatically corrects the color and brightness of an image.
    Photo opt. pro ON / Photo opt. pro OFF
    
    <6> Vivid photo: Makes greens and blues brighter.
    Vivid photo ON / Vivid photo OFF
    
    <7> Face brightener: Makes darkened face brighter when printing photos taken against a bright light.
    Face brightener ON / Face brightener OFF
    
    
    
    
    <8> Noise reduction: Reduces the noise which may be seen in the blue areas such as the sky or dark areas of photos.
    Noise reduction ON / Noise reduction OFF
    
    <9> Image optimizer: Smooths out the jaggedness on the contour of an image.
    Image optimizer ON / Image optimizer OFF
    
    <10> Red eye correction: Corrects red-eye caused by reflection when the flash hits a person's eyes.
    Red eye correc. ON / Red eye correc. OFF
    
    <11> Brightness: Adjusts the brightness of a printed image.
    Brightness -2 / Brightness -1 / Brightness standard / Brightness +1 / Brightness +2
    
    
    
    <12> Contrast: Adjusts the contrast of a printed image.
    Contrast -2 / Contrast -1 / Contrast standard / Contrast +1 / Contrast +2
    
    <13> Color hue: Adjusts the color hue of a printed image.
    Color hue red +2 / Color hue red +1 / Color hue original / Color hue yellow +1 / Color hue yellow +2
    
    <14> Effect: Prints a photo using sepia tones only or in the manner of an illustration.
    No effect / Effect: Sepia / Simulate illustration

Recommended paper for camera direct printing :

Note: Different names may be displayed on your camera depending on the model or brand.

Paper settings on camera		Types of paper	Model
Paper Size	Paper Type
10 x 15 cm / 4" x 6"	Photo	Photo Paper Plus Glossy	PP-101
		Photo Paper Plus Semi-gloss	SG-101
			SG-201
		Glossy Photo Paper	GP-401
		Glossy Photo Paper "Everyday Use"	GP-501
		Photo Stickers *	PS-101
	Fast Photo	Photo Paper Pro	PR-101
13 x 18 cm / 5" x 7"	Photo	Photo Paper Plus Glossy	PP-101
5.4 x 8.6 cm / Credit card *	Photo	Glossy Photo Paper	GP-401
10.1 x 18 cm / 4" x 7.1"	Fast Photo	Photo Paper Pro	PR-101
20 x 25 cm / 8" x 10"	Photo	Photo Paper Plus Semi-gloss	SG-201
	Fast Photo	Photo Paper Pro	PR-101
A4 / 8.5" x 11" (Letter)	Photo	Photo Paper Plus Glossy	PP-101
		Photo Paper Plus Semi-gloss	SG-101
		Glossy Photo Paper	GP-401
		Glossy Photo Paper "Everyday Use"	GP-501
	Fast Photo	Photo Paper Pro	PR-101

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