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11 Direct printing (PictBridge)
Using the direct printing function
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.
g
“Print setting (DPOF)” (P.176)
To find out if your printer is compatible with PictBridge, refer to the printer’s
instruction manual.
What is PictBridge?
… It is the standard for connecting digital cameras and
printers of different makers and printing out pictures directly.
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STANDARD
… All printers that support PictBridge have standard print
settings. Selecting
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STANDARD on the setting screens (
g
P.189 to 195),
images are printed according to these settings. See the instruction manual for
your printer for its standard settings or inquire of the printer manufacturers.
• 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.
• Images recorded in RAW data and movies cannot be printed.
• The camera will not enter sleep mode when connected to the USB cable.
Note
