User manual POLAROID PP46D PHOTO PRINTER

Warranty Period: 1 year from date of purchase Date of purchase: Customer Name: Telephone Number: Warranty Conditions 1. This warranty offers free repairs of defects or failures in the product, provided that the product is used in accordance with the instructions given in the user's manual and all cautions, warnings, and indications. To receive repairs under this warranty, please contact Polaroid (see page 27 for details) 2. In the event of transfer of ownership of the product (including receipt as a gift), the store at which the product was purchased may not be able to honor this warranty; in this case, contact Polaroid (details on page 27). 3. Except as specified below, the guarantee covers all defects in material or workmanship of the product. The costs of shipping the product to Polaroid for repairs shall be borne by the customer. The following are not covered by the warranty: Damage resulting from improper usage, or any attempt, by any person other than authorized personnel to modify or repair the product. Damage resulting from the dropping or other shipping related damages after purchase. Damage caused by fire, earthquake, flood, or other act of God, or damages due to abnormal operating conditions including pollution, salt damage, gas damage (sulfides), or irregular power voltage. Any warranty claims made in the absence of this document. Any warranty claims made with missing or altered purchase date or customer name within this document. 4. This warranty is only valid within the country of purchase. 5. This document cannot be re-issued or replaced. Please store this document securely. Note) This warranty covers free repairs based on the above warranty conditions, and does not impair or affect the legal rights of the customer. Please contact Polaroid for information regarding repairs after the period of this warranty expires. Paid repair service is available after the period of this warranty expires for printers that can be repaired to usable status. Parts required for the repair of this unit will be available for 7 years after the discontinuation of this product. If you are interested in a SERVICE CONTRACT, please go to WWW.Polaroid.com "Polaroid" and "pixel design" are registered trademarks of Polaroid Corporation, 1265 Main Street, Waltham, MA 02451, USA http://www.polaroid.com Main Specifications Symptoms and Solutions Troubleshooting Printing Print Setup Parts Names Usage Cautions Address: Safety Precautions Printing Procedures Polaroid PP46d Photo Digital Printer Warranty Sublimation Digital Photo Printer Instruction Manual Preface Thank you for your purchase of a Polaroid PP46d. Please read through this instruction manual and accompanying warranty thoroughly before use. Please store this instruction manual in an easily accessible location. Confirmation of Unit Contents Please confirm that all of the following items are contained in the box upon opening. Contents Confirmation of Unit Contents Printing Procedures Safety Precautions Usage Cautions Parts Names Print Setup Printing Troubleshooting Symptoms and Solutions Main Specifications Support Center Warranty and Conditions AC adapter / Power cable Instruction manual SOFTWARE LICENCE AGREEMENT Printer driver CD Paper guide PP46d * These procedures are for printing out a single print from of an image displayed on the LCD monitor. Please refer to page 16 for other printing modes. Unit rear AC adapter DC plug Connect the power cable (Refer to page 13 for details) Insert a memory card or connect a USB device Compact Flash TM Label (1) Memory card (Refer to page 14 for details) Insert the DC plug of the AC adapter in the DC port, and insert the power plug into a power outlet. USB port DC port Memory StickTM Smart-MediaTM Insert the memory card from your digital camera or camera cellular phone in the memory card slot. After inserting the memory card, this screen will appear, and the first image on the memory will be displayed. * Please do not directly insert Memory Stick Duo or miniSD cards from camera cellular phones directly. Please use a Memory Stick or SD card adapter for these types of media. Power outlet Power plug SD Memory Card Multimedia Card Insert the ink ribbon cassette (Refer to page 10 for details) Memory StickTMDuo miniSD Card Please use appropriate adapters Open the front cover and then the upper cover, and insert the ink ribbon cassette. * Please take up any ink ribbon slack before inserting the ink ribbon cassette. (2) USB connection Ink ribbon cassette Lock ribbon Paper Perforation margin (Large) Paper cassette cover Insert the paper (Refer to page 11 for details) Paper Guide Round indentation After installing the printer driver (on the included CD), connect the printer via a USB cable (sold separately), and follow the computer's on-screen instructions to transfer image data to the printer. Please refer to the manual on the driver CD for installation instructions and procedures for the printer driver. Press the lock button and open the side cover. Open the paper cassette cover, and insert the paper with the perforation margin (large) facing towards you. Supported OS: Windows ME, Windows 2000, Windows XP Use a USB cable certified by the USB Implementers Forum as compliant. Set up the paper guide (Refer to page 14 for details) Align the four indentations and set the paper guide in place. * Always use the paper guide when making multiple prints. (Refer to page 13 for details) Turn on the unit power Select button Square indentation Press the Select button to display the image Press the and buttons to display the desired image on the LCD monitor. Printing will begin when the print button is pressed. Caution: The paper will pass in and out of the unit during printing. Please do not touch the paper until printing has been completed and the print has been ejected. (Refer to page 15 for details) Power button Completely close the paper cassette cover, unit side cover, and upper cover, and push the power button. * Printing cannot be performed if the front cover is closed. Print (Refer to page 16 for details) LCD monitor (initial screen) Print button Print completion The image displayed on the screen will be printed. To turn the power off, press and hold the power button for 2 seconds or longer. Printing Procedures Printing Procedures Printing Procedures Safety Precautions (Please follow all instructions) This mark indicates caution points. Safety Precautions In order to prevent harm or physical damage to the user of the unit, other personnel, or surrounding materials, please read and follow the cautions listed below. Failing to heed items with this symbol may result in death or serious injury. Failing to heed items with this symbol may result in physical injury or material damage. Safety Precautions This mark indicates actions that should not be done. This mark indicates actions that must be performed. If the unit produces smoke, unusual amounts of heat, unusual odors, or unusual sounds, immediately discontinue use and remove the power plug from the power outlet (failure to do so may result in fire or electrocution). If water or other foreign materials enter the unit, or the outer case is damaged, immediately discontinue use and remove the power plug from the power outlet (failure to do so may result in fire or electrocution). Do not insert metallic or flammable objects inside the unit (fire, electrocution, or breakage may result. Please keep out of reach of children). During electrical storms, avoid all contact with metallic parts of the printer, as well as the power plug (failure to do so may result in electrocution). Do not handle the power plug with wet hands (electrocution may result). Do not use the printer on unstable surfaces or inclines (doing so may result in injury or breakage). Do not use the printer in unventilated or cramped areas (doing so may result in fire or electrocution). Do not use AC adapters other than the one included with this unit, and do not exceed the capacity of any wiring devices used to supply power to the unit (doing so may result in fire or breakage. Please do not use with power tap splitters). Do not allow the unit to become wet (fire, electrocution, or breakage may result). Plug the power plug in completely (incomplete insertion may result in fire or electrocution). Remove any dust from the power plug.(Short circuits or connection problems may result from dusty or wet power plugs, resulting in a risk of fire or electrocution). Do not place the unit in high temperature areas for prolonged periods of time (external casing may warp, and internal components may be damaged, resulting in a risk of fire, electrocution, or breakage). Do not touch any of the internal components of the printer unless instructed to do so (there is a risk of ones hand becoming caught in the printer's mechanism, as well as a risk of burning. Please keep out of the reach of children). During cleaning and long periods of disuse, please unplug the unit (touching an internal component of the unit while plugged in may result in electrocution). Do not move the unit while it is still connected (doing so may damage connected cords, as well as resulting in a risk of fire or electrocution). Do not place heavy objects on top of the unit, or climb on the unit (external casing may warp, and internal components may be damaged, resulting in a risk of fire, electrocution, or breakage). Do not remove the plug from the cord section of the power cord. Please grasp the power cord by the plug section to unplug the unit (pulling on the cord itself may damage the cord, as well as resulting in a risk of fire or electrocution). Do not place cloth or other materials on top of the unit during use (heat buildup may result in external casing warpage, and internal components may be damaged, resulting in a risk of fire, electrocution, or breakage). Do not use in locations with high grease buildup, high humidity, large amounts of dust, or severe vibration (internal components may be damaged, resulting in a risk of fire or electrocution). Do not damage the power cable or plug (fire or electrocution may result). Do not dismantle or modify the unit (fire, electrocution, or breakage may result). Usage Cautions g Printing Unit rear · Use this printer on a flat, even, stable surface. · During printing, paper will pass in and out of the front and rear paper slits. Do not place any obstacles within 5 cm of the front or back of the printer. · The printer cannot be used while laid on its side. · The printer cannot be directly connected to a digital camera. · Do not move the printer while printing is in progress. · Do not unplug the printer or remove the AC adapter DC plug during printing. Doing so may result in paper jamming. 5cm · Do not turn the power off and on or plug and unplug the USB cable USB port unless necessary. Printer initialization uses some of the ink print ribbon, and repeated power cycling may lower the amount of prints that can be produced. · Moving the printer, ink ribbon cassette, or paper from a cold location to a hot location suddenly may result in condensation. If condensation occurs, do not turn the unit on, but wait until the temperature of the unit has reached that of the room. · Continuous printing of 2 images or more, as well as printing in low or high temperature rooms, may result in printing time taking longer than normal. · When moving the printer, place one hand at the bottom of the unit to prevent slipping. · Use this printer out of the reach of children. gMemory Card · Do not remove memory cards when the printer is operating. Do not subject memory cards to strong vibration or shocks. Doing so may result in damage to memory card data or physical damage. · Do not unplug the printer or remove the AC adapter DC plug during printing. Doing so may result in damage to memory card data or physical damage. · Store memory cards in cool places out of direct sunlight and strong magnetic or static fields. Failure to do so may result in damage to memory card data. · This printer does not support 5V-only memory cards. Please use 3.3V (3V) or 3.3V / 5V dual voltage memory cards. · Printer operation is not guaranteed if objects other than memory cards are inserted in the memory card slot. · We are not responsible for any memory card data lost or damaged through use of this unit. · Backup all data on memory cards in case of accidental data damage or deletion. · Some memory cards may not be usable due to digital camera, camera cellular phone, memory card, or memory card adapter specifications. · Due to their design, memory sticks may take longer to read than memory cards. · To avoid the unlikely possibility of data loss, do not insert or remove memory cards while the printer is powered on. g Ink Ribbon Cassette, Paper When moving, place one hand at the bottom of the printer. gStorage, Maintenance · Please store the printer, ink ribbon cassettes, and paper out of areas with direct sunlight, dust, and extremely high or low humidity or temperatures. · Do not place items on top of the printer. · Do not use benzene, thinner, or other solvents in cleaning the printer. Wipe down the unit with a damp, lint-free cloth with a diluted soap solution, and then with a dry lint-free cloth. · Please refer to these cautions when using a chemical cleaner based wipe. · Please keep the packing materials from the printer's box. They are needed to protect the unit in case shipping or transport becomes necessary. · Only use correct ink ribbon cassette and paper types with this printer. Using other paper or ink ribbon cassette types may result in breakage. · Before using any paper or ink ribbon cassettes, please read their usage instructions and cautions carefully. · Do not touch the print side of the paper. · When holding the paper, only touch the edges of the paper (the outside of the perforations). · Do not scratch the paper or ink ribbon cassettes, or touch the paper or ink ribbon cassettes with wet or sweaty hands. Do not allow the print surface of the paper to become wet. · During printing, do not open the upper or side covers, touch the lock lever, or insert or remove an ink ribbon cassette. · Do not touch or pull the paper during printing. · When storing ink ribbon cassettes or paper, always place the ink ribbon cassette or paper back in the bag in which it came. · Do not reuse old ink ribbon cassettes or paper. · Do not allow paper that has been printed on to come in contact with the following items: document storage files (soft vinyl chloride files), erasers, benzene, thinners, or other organic solvents. · Do not fold or cut the paper perforations before printing. · Always use ink ribbon cassette and paper from the same set. Mixing sets may result in printing problems. (Refer to page 26 for details) cCopyright Notice Photography and printing must be done in accordance with all applicable copyright rules and with the consent of the photographic subject. Usage Cautions Usage Cautions Parts Names Front Cover First, open the front cover Print Setup Upper Cover After opening the front over, lift up on the upper cover as shown in the diagram. gInsert the ink ribbon cassette Open the upper cover of the printer. Note: The top cover cannot be opened unless the front cover is open. Pull forward on the catch as shown in the diagram. Unit Front LCD Monitor Print Quantity Buttons Print Button Mode Button Power Button (Press and hold for 2 seconds to turn power off) Select Buttons Paper Slit Side Cover After opening the upper cover, press the side cover lock button and slowly open the side cover. Remove the ink ribbon stopper Remove the ink ribbon stopper, and turn the ink ribbon axle (the ribbon core on the ink supply side) slightly in the direction of the arrow to take up any ink ribbon slack. Note: (Refer to diagram at left) When taking up ink ribbon slack, do not turn the ink ribbon core on the take-up side. Do not touch the surface of the ink ribbon. Fingerprints or other contaminants on the ink ribbon may result in printing problems. * Arrow Axle bottom Supply side Takeup side Compact Flash Slot Print Output Slot Memory Card Slot Smart Media Slot SD Memory Card Slot Multimedia Card Slot Lock Lever (Green) Unit Interior Ink Ribbon Cassette Slot Take up ink ribbon slack * Check ink ribbon orientation when inserting. Check the orientation of the ink ribbon cassette, insert it into the ink ribbon cassette slot, and close the upper cover. Note: When completely inserted, the ink ribbon cassette will click into place, and the lock lever will lock the ink ribbon cassette. To remove the ink ribbon cassette, slide the lock lever out of the locking position before removing the ink ribbon cassette. After ink ribbon initialization is completed, printing will be possible. Unit Rear Paper Slit Paper Guide Ventilation Slits Paper Cassette Lock lever DC Port USB Port Side Cover Lock Button Print Setup Parts Names Print Setup g Insert the paper Side cover lock button While pressing the side cover lock button, open the printer side cover. Notes: 1. The side cover can only be opened when the front cover and top cover are open. 2. When opening the side cover, guide the cover with your hand and open the cover slowly. 3. Remove any surrounding objects before opening the side cover. ! Do not touch any of the interior parts of the printer. Click Close the paper cover until a click is heard. Click Note: Printing is not possible with the front cover closed. Tab Perforation margin (small) Insert the paper with the printing side up, and the large perforation margin at the front. Printing with the paper incorrectly aligned may result in paper jamming. Up to 25 sheets can be loaded in the paper cassette. Please do not overload the cassette. Do not touch the surface of the paper. Fingerprints or other contaminants on the paper surface may result in printing problems. Note: Perforation margin (large) Print Setup While pressing down on the tabs on the right and left of the paper cassette cover, lift upwards. Click Close the side cover until a click is heard, and then close the top cover. Print Setup Printing g Printing overview Printer Front AC Adapter DC Plug Printing Connect the AC adapter DC plug to the DC port, and plug the power plug into the power outlet. gInsert the memory card * Memory cards sold separately. * Supports camera cellular phone memory cards. n Compact FlashTM * Label facing right n XD Picture CardTM * Insert into a Compact Flash adapter to use n Memory StickTM n Smart-MediaTM Insert the ink ribbon cassette and paper. (Refer to pages 10 - 12 for details) Labe l USB port DC Port Power Plug Power Outlet Press the power button. The unit's power will turn on. Check that the startup screen is displayed on the LCD monitor. Memory Stick ProTM If the LCD monitor displays "Insert a memory card or connect a USB device", insert a memory card (refer to page 14 for details), or connect a USB device. n SD Memory Card n Multimedia Card n Memory StickTM Duo n miniSD Card * Use appropriate adapters * Check card orientations when inserting. Set up the paper guide. (Refer to page 14 for details) LCD monitor (initial screen) Printing Memory Card Set up printer options while checking the LCD monitor. (Refer to pages 15-19 for details) USB gSet up the paper guide Match the shapes of the four indentations when placing the paper guide. Press the Print button. The paper will pass in and out of the unit during printing. Please do not touch the paper until printing has been completed and the print has been ejected. Print Button Mode Button Power Button Follow the instructions on the computer screen to transfer image data to the printer. Round Tabs Round Indentations Square Tabs Square Indentations (Press and hold for 2 seconds to turn power off) When printing has been completed, fold and separate the front and rear margins at the perforations. Notes: Always use the paper guide when printing multiple prints. Failure to do so may result in paper jamming. Do not allow more than 10 sheets to collect in the paper guide. Printing Notes: Insert memory cards completely. Remove memory cards after printing. Use compact flash adapters for XD Picture CardsTM. Do not insert cellular phone Memory StickTM Duo or miniSD Cards directly. Always use Memory StickTM or SD Memory Card adapters. Do not close the front cover when a memory card is inserted in the slot. Printing g Individual parts and their functions Printing gLCD panel display Number of images Note: If the memory card contains 1,000 images or more, only the first 999 will be usable. LCD Monitor Displays different information about the printer. Select Buttons Used to select the desired image from a memory card. Press to advance to the next image, or to return to the previous image. Image Total number of prints Current mode When switching images, this image will appear. gPrint modes Single Print Batch Print All Images DPOF Index Print Button Select Button Quantity Button Usable button display Quantity Buttons Used to select the number of prints. Pressing the + button will increase the number of prints by one, pressing the - button will decrease the number of prints by one. These buttons are also used to select the number of images in a split print (2, 4, 9, 16, or 25) and ID prints (2, 4, 6, 8, mixed). Print Button Starts printing. Once the image to be printed has been selected and the number of prints specified, pressing this button will begin printing. Pressing the button during printing will pause the printing operation. Mode Button Used to select the print mode. The selected print mode is shown in the bottom left corner of the LCD monitor. Pressing the button will cycle through the different print modes. (Refer to the next page for details) Single Print Batch Print All Images DPOF Index Multi ID Print A single copy will be printed of the image displayed. The images and quantities are selected beforehand and printed out as a batch. A single copy will be printed of each image on the memory card. Printing will be performed according to DPOFTM settings. (Perform DPOFTM settings on the digital camera) Printing A page of image thumbnails (25 images) stored on the memory card will be printed. The displayed image will be shrunk and printed multiple times on the same sheet. The following 5 types of split prints can be printed. Printing Multi 2 part split 4 part split 9 part split 16 part split 25 part split ID Print Power Button Turns the power on and off. The printer will only turn off if the power button is held down for 2 or more seconds. If the power button is held down for 2 or more seconds during printing, it will turn off after the current print is finished. Images stored on the memory card and displayed can be printed in the following size. 2 up 4 up 6 up 8 up 30 mm x 40 mm, 50.8 mm x 70 mm 40 mm x 50 mm 30 mm x 40 mm 30 mm x 40 mm 2 up 40 mm x 50 mm mixed 4 up Printing n Single print Single Print mode allows printing a single copy of the currently displayed image. Procedure 1. Press the Mode button until the screen display is as that at right. 2. Press the and buttons to select the image to be printed. 3. Press the Print button to begin printing. Printing nIndex prints This mode allows printing of contact sheets of image thumbnails from images on the memory card. Procedure 1. Press the Mode button until the screen display is as that at right. 2. Press the Print button to begin printing. * Each index print will contain 25 image thumbnails. * Index prints will take longer to produce than normal prints. n Printing 2 or more images (Batch print) This mode allows selection of multiple images and print quantities before batch printing. Procedure 1. Press the Mode button until the screen display is as that at right. 2. Press the and buttons to select the image to be printed. 3. Press the + or - buttons to select the number of prints desired. 4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 above to select other images and quantities. 5. Press the Print button to begin printing. Printing Number of batch printing copies nDPOFTM printing This mode allows printing using DPOFTM settings. (Perform DPOFTM settings on the digital camera) Procedure 1. Press the Mode button until the screen display is as that at right. 2. Press the Print button to begin printing. * DPOFTM Settings DPOFTM (Digital Print Order Format) is a recording format for digital cameras. It allows storage of printing quantities for individual prints for automatic printing. The PP46d supports DPOFTM printing, and when using DPOF mode will use the DPOFTM settings found on the memory card to select the images and quantities to be printed. Printing 2 part split 2 part split 4 part split 4 part split 9 part split 9 part split 16 part split 16 part split 25 part split 25 part split n Printing all images individually This mode allows printing a single copy of all images on the memory card. Procedure 1. Press the Mode button until the screen display is as that at right. 2. Press the Print button to begin printing. nMulti prints This mode allows images to be shrunk and printed multiple times on the same sheet. 5 types of split prints can be printed. Procedure 1. Press the Mode button until the screen display is as that at right. 2. Press the and buttons to select the image to be Number of image copies per sheet printed. 3. Press the + or - buttons to select the number of image copies per sheet. Button Button 4. Press the Print button to begin printing. Printing n ID print ID Photo Type Settings Mode This mode allows the printing of ID photos of the selected image. Procedure 1. Press the Mode button until the screen display is as that at right. 2. Press the and buttons to select the image to be printed. 3. Press the + or - buttons to select the desired image size. Button Button 2UP 50.8 x 70 mm 2UP 50.8 x 70 mm 4UP 40 x 50 mm 4UP 40 x 50 mm 6UP 30 x 40 mm 6UP 30 x 40 mm Printing gStopping printing When printing jobs involve multiple prints, such as batch or index prints, printing can be stopped. Procedure 1. During printing, press the Print button. "Pause after completing current print" will be displayed. (Refer to image at right) 8UP 30 x 40 mm 8UP 30 x 40 mm mixed 4UP + 2UP mixed 4UP + 2UP Printing will pause when the current print finishes. 4. Press the Print button to switch to the Image orientation settings submenu. 2 Once the image currently being printed finishes, the screen at right will be displayed. To continue printing, press the Print button again. To cancel printing, press the Mode button. Image Orientation Settings Submenu This submenu allows the ID photo to be oriented as desired. Procedure Press the button once rotates the image 90 degrees clockwise. Press the button once rotates the image 90 degrees counterclockwise. PRINT Button: Begins printing. MODE Button: Returns to ID photo type settings mode (the image will revert to its previous orientation) If the head is on the left side Printing gAdjusting the brightness and sharpness The brightness and sharpness of prints can be adjusted. * Any settings changes will be lost when the power is turned off. Procedure 1. Press the Mode button for 3 seconds or more to display the settings mode screen. (Refer to picture at right) 2. Press the or buttons to select the setting item. 3. Press the + or - buttons to change the values. Press the Print button. n Brightness Printing Press the button If the head is on the right side settings +1 +2 n Sharpness settings +1 +2 -2 -1 0 -2 -1 0 Press the button If the head is vertical Dark Bright Soft Sharp Settings Mode Screen 4. Press the Mode button for 3 seconds or more to close the settings mode screen. Press the Print button. Printing g Image rotation Procedure 1. Choose the image you wish to rotate. 2. Press the - key for 3 seconds or more. 3. The image will rotate 180 degrees. * "Single Print" and "Batch Print" modes only Troubleshooting gIf the ink ribbon runs out during printing: Open the upper cover and replace the ink ribbon cassette with a new cassette. (Please refer to page 10 for details) Ink ribbon cassette * Remove the old ink ribbon cassette and insert the new ink ribbon cassette. Print 3 seconds or more The printer will automatically resume printing. g Error messages If there is a problem during printing, an error message will appear onscreen. Ribbon outage screen* Please refer to page 22. Unreadable card screen The inserted memory card cannot be read. gIf the paper runs out during printing: Paper outage screen* Please refer to page 22. No image data screen There is no image data on the memory card. Paper jam screen* Please refer to page 23. Unprintable image screen There are images on that cannot be printed with this printer. Paper cassette Side cover open screen The side cover must be completely closed for printing to be performed. Close the side and upper covers and the printer will automatically resume printing. Note: If the printer runs out of paper while printing, do not turn off the power. Turning off the power will clear the current print settings. * For more details regarding problems during printing, please refer to page 22, "Troubleshooting". Troubleshooting Open the upper and side covers, and add paper to the paper cartridge. (Please refer to pages 11 - 12 for details) Printing Troubleshooting g If the paper jams: Remove the paper from the back or front slits. Note: Do not pull forcefully on the paper to remove it, or breakage may occur. Paper cannot be removed while printing. Symptoms and Solutions Before sending a unit to be repaired, please check the following list of printer problems and their possible causes. If the problem still cannot be resolved, please contact Polaroid. See page 27 for details. Symptom The printer cannot be turned on Cause / Solution Cause: The AC adapter is not properly connected. Solution: Connect the AC adapter properly. (Please refer to page 13, "Printing " for details) Turn the power off (press the Power button for 2 seconds or more), and turn the power back on. Power Button * There are unprintable images * Images cannot be confirmed Cause: The image is not supported by the printer. Solution: This printer is for printing photographs taken by digital cameras and cellular phones. Some images created or altered on computer or other equipment cannot be printed. For more details on supported formats, please refer to page 26, "Main Specifications". If the paper cannot be removed through the steps above, turn off the power, open the side cover, and gently remove the paper manually. Note: When manually removing the jamed paper from the interior of the unit, be careful not to touch any of the interior components, as they become hot when printing. Print quality is low Cause: The paper has been loaded upside-down. Solution: Please insert the paper correctly. * Pull gently. Paper can sometimes be removed more easily if the power has been turned off and back on again. (When removing paper from the interior by opening the side cover, always unplug the unit first) If the paper cannot be removed through the steps above, please contact Polaroid. See page 27 for details. Cause: Condensation has occurred. Solution: Please wait until the condensation has evaporated. Symptoms and Solutions Troubleshooting Cause: The ink ribbon or paper are dirty. Solution: Please use a clean ink ribbon and clean paper. * Please refer to page 7, "Usage Cautions" for details regarding ink ribbon cassettes and paper. Symptoms and Solutions Main Specifications Item Printing Method Resolution Gradation Print Sizes Print Speed Print Resolution Paper Supply Interfaces Image Formats Dimensions Sublimation thermal transfer 300 dpi 256 steps / color (16.7 million colors) 150 x 100 mm 4" x 6" Approximately 90 seconds (Not including image processing time) 1816 x 1240 Cassette Microcut paper, no border CF, SM, MS, SD, MMC media slot (4 in 1 slot for all cards other than CF), USB 1.1 DCF compliant Exif Ver. 2.1 [JPEG compliant TIFF compliant ) DPOFTM support (Ver 1.0)] 238 (D) x 102 (W) x 188 (H) mm AC adapter Input: 100 V - 240 V, 48 - 61 Hz Output: 19 VDC 49 W or less 2.0 kg (not including AC adapter) Supported OS: Windows Me, Windows 2000, Windows XP Specification Symptom Print quality is low Cause / Solution Cause: The correct paper is not being used. Solution: Please use the correct paper. Cause: The paper is not aligned correctly. Solution: Please insert the paper correctly. The printing alignment is off The paper jams Cause: There are 26 or more sheets in the paper cassette. Solution: Please put no more than 25 sheets in the paper cassette. Cause: The paper guide is not set up. Solution: When printing more than one image, always use the paper guide. Power Power Consumption Weight Printer Driver Paper / Ink Ribbon Cassettes Model PM46d Contents 4" x 6" 150 x 100 mm size paper 18 sheets x 2 / 36 sheet ink ribbon cassette Cause: There are too many prints in the paper guide. Solution: Please make sure that no more than 10 sheets are in the paper guide at any time. · Always use the correct paper and ink ribbon cassettes. · Always use the paper and ink ribbon cassette from the same package. Do not mix package contents. Cause: Symptoms and Solutions Folded paper, curved paper, or paper with removed perforations is being used. Solution: Do not use folded or curved paper. Do not remove the perforated margins before printing. * 1. This printer is for printing photographs taken by digital cameras and cellular phones. Some images created or altered on computer or other equipment cannot be printed. * 2. DPOF (TM) (Digital Print Order Format) features may be called by different names, such as "print specification", "print reservation", "print marking" and the like by different camera manufacturers. Please check with the manual for the appropriate camera. · All company and product names appearing in this manual are the registered trademarks of their respective owners. · All specifications, depictions, and designs presented in this manual are subject to change without notice for the purpose of technical improvements. All photographs and printing samples may differ slightly from the actual product due to the printing process used in this manual. · All images and print examples have been added in during layout, and are not photographic likenesses. 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