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Using the direct printing function
9 Direct printing (PictBridge)
9
Direct printing
(PictBridg
e)
By connecting the camera to a PictBridge-compatible printer with the USB
cable, you can print out recorded pictures directly. With the camera
connected to the printer, select the pictures you want to print and the number
of prints on the camera’s monitor. It is also possible to print out pictures using
the print reservation data.
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“How to print pictures” (P.125)
To find out if your printer is compatible with PictBridge, refer to the printer’s
instruction manual.
What is PictBridge?
… It is a standard that allows connection of digital
cameras and printers made by different manufacturers and enables direct
printing.
STANDARD
… All printers that support PictBridge have standard print
settings. By selecting
STANDARD on the settings screens (
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P. 132 to
139), you can print images according to these settings. For details on your
printer’s standard settings, refer to the printer’s instruction manual or contact
the printer manufacturer.
TIPS
•
For details of printing paper types, ink cassettes, etc., refer to the
printer’s instruction manual.
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You are recommended to use the optional AC adapter when printing
pictures. If you use the battery, make sure that it is fully charged. If
the camera stops operating while communicating with the printer, the
printer may malfunction or image data may be lost.
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Movies cannot be printed.
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The camera will not enter sleep mode when connected to the USB
cable.
Note