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Photo Printer Photo Printing Guide Table of Contents Introduction 2 Before Printing 3 Printing from the Memory Card 18 Printing Photographs Directly from a Digital Camera 31 Printing Photographs from a Wireless Communication Device 36 Printing Maintenance 42 Changing the Printer Settings 52 Troubleshooting 55 Appendix 73 US QT5-0760-V01
Photo Printer Photo Printing Guide Table of Contents Introduction 2 Before Printing 3 Printing from the Memory Card 18 Printing Photographs Directly from a Digital Camera 31 Printing Photographs from a Wireless Communication Device 36 Printing Maintenance 42 Changing the Printer Settings 52 Troubleshooting 55 Appendix 73 US QT5-0760-V01
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...a fire or electric shock. Exif Print This printer supports Exif Print. International ENERGY STAR® Program As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Canon Inc. It is used and optimized, yielding extremely high quality prints. Never use of purchase. Their ...standards and logos are available for 5 years after production has stopped. Model Number: K10295 (mini260...
...a fire or electric shock. Exif Print This printer supports Exif Print. International ENERGY STAR® Program As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Canon Inc. It is used and optimized, yielding extremely high quality prints. Never use of purchase. Their ...standards and logos are available for 5 years after production has stopped. Model Number: K10295 (mini260...
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This Photo Printing Guide uses the following symbols to Canon Inc. Trademark Notices "Microsoft" and "Windows" are either registered trademarks or trademarks of this publication may be observed for safe operation. "Adobe" and ...the U.S. These must be observed for safe operation. These must be transmitted or copied in the U.S. Important Instructions that must be observed for purchasing the Canon PIXMA mini260. "Macintosh" and "Mac" are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. "Microdrive" is a trademark...
This Photo Printing Guide uses the following symbols to Canon Inc. Trademark Notices "Microsoft" and "Windows" are either registered trademarks or trademarks of this publication may be observed for safe operation. "Adobe" and ...the U.S. These must be observed for safe operation. These must be transmitted or copied in the U.S. Important Instructions that must be observed for purchasing the Canon PIXMA mini260. "Macintosh" and "Mac" are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. "Microdrive" is a trademark...
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...the Printer Cover. For details, contact a Canon service representative. Paper Guide When loading paper, ensure that the left edge just touches this guide. Direct Print Port Connects the printer to replace the ink tank or remove jammed paper. Before Printing 3 USB Port Connects the printer to... Receives the image data sent from the card. Before Printing This section describes the components of the countries. Printer Parts and Their Functions Front View Paper Feed Tray Open and fold in half before printing to a computer through a USB interface. LCD Monitor Displays...
...the Printer Cover. For details, contact a Canon service representative. Paper Guide When loading paper, ensure that the left edge just touches this guide. Direct Print Port Connects the printer to replace the ink tank or remove jammed paper. Before Printing 3 USB Port Connects the printer to... Receives the image data sent from the card. Before Printing This section describes the components of the countries. Printer Parts and Their Functions Front View Paper Feed Tray Open and fold in half before printing to a computer through a USB interface. LCD Monitor Displays...
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...to connect the supplied AC Adapter plug. Important Do not pull up this cover to attach the optional Portable Kit. Print Head Lock Lever Locks the Print Head into the Print Head Holder. AC Adapter Connector Connector used to indicate the status of the ink tank. on page 65. 4... Portable Kit, refer to the right when printing. See "The Paper Thickness Lever position is stained. Interior Print Head Holder Install the Print Head here. Paper Thickness Lever Move to the manual provided with the Portable Kit. Move to carry the printer. Carrying Handle Pulls out this handle to ...
...to connect the supplied AC Adapter plug. Important Do not pull up this cover to attach the optional Portable Kit. Print Head Lock Lever Locks the Print Head into the Print Head Holder. AC Adapter Connector Connector used to indicate the status of the ink tank. on page 65. 4... Portable Kit, refer to the right when printing. See "The Paper Thickness Lever position is stained. Interior Print Head Holder Install the Print Head here. Paper Thickness Lever Move to the manual provided with the Portable Kit. Move to carry the printer. Carrying Handle Pulls out this handle to ...
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...around 3-second intervals): Ink is recommended after reinserting the ink tank, there has been an error and the printer cannot print. If the printing is blurred, replacing the ink tank is low. If the printing is not blurred, you to the Easy Setup Instructions (Setup Sheet). Off: Make sure that the ink tank... is not ready due to print properly along the way. Before Printing 5 Ink Lamp You can continue printing for a while, but the printer may not be able to an error. Check an error message on the LCD and take an ...
...around 3-second intervals): Ink is recommended after reinserting the ink tank, there has been an error and the printer cannot print. If the printing is blurred, replacing the ink tank is low. If the printing is not blurred, you to the Easy Setup Instructions (Setup Sheet). Off: Make sure that the ink tank... is not ready due to print properly along the way. Before Printing 5 Ink Lamp You can continue printing for a while, but the printer may not be able to an error. Check an error message on the LCD and take an ...
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... error message is displayed on page 7. The printer will then initialize ready for printing. 6 Before Printing Flashing: the printer is ready to resume printing once an error has been resolved. NAVI button Displays the navigation menu. Lighting: the printer is preparing to scroll the screen. Also, press to print, is currently printing, or is off . See "Easy-Scroll...
... error message is displayed on page 7. The printer will then initialize ready for printing. 6 Before Printing Flashing: the printer is ready to resume printing once an error has been resolved. NAVI button Displays the navigation menu. Lighting: the printer is preparing to scroll the screen. Also, press to print, is currently printing, or is off . See "Easy-Scroll...
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You can also use the S T W X buttons to select the setting item. Basic Operation for the Operation Panel (A) HOME button (B) Easy-Scroll Wheel (C) OK button (A) (B) (C) Easy-Scroll Wheel Turn the Easy-Scroll Wheel left or right to select the setting item. HOME button This section describes the procedure to display each menu from the HOME screen. 1 Display the HOME screen. (1) Press the HOME button. Before Printing 7 The HOME screen will be displayed. The selected item is highlighted or rounded by the frame.
You can also use the S T W X buttons to select the setting item. Basic Operation for the Operation Panel (A) HOME button (B) Easy-Scroll Wheel (C) OK button (A) (B) (C) Easy-Scroll Wheel Turn the Easy-Scroll Wheel left or right to select the setting item. HOME button This section describes the procedure to display each menu from the HOME screen. 1 Display the HOME screen. (1) Press the HOME button. Before Printing 7 The HOME screen will be displayed. The selected item is highlighted or rounded by the frame.
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...print. See "Selecting Photographs to Print-Select and print" on page 9. See "Function Buttons" on page 18. Layout print: You can display photos stored in the specified layout. Sticker print: Print your favorite photo in a memory card on the Canon genuine Photo Stickers. See "Printing Stickers from a Photo-Sticker print... See "Using Useful Functions" on page 21. See "When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors are displayed. You can select the following menus on the HOME screen: Select and print: You can print all photos stored in a memory card while displaying on the LCD...
...print. See "Selecting Photographs to Print-Select and print" on page 9. See "Function Buttons" on page 18. Layout print: You can display photos stored in the specified layout. Sticker print: Print your favorite photo in a memory card on the Canon genuine Photo Stickers. See "Printing Stickers from a Photo-Sticker print... See "Using Useful Functions" on page 21. See "When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors are displayed. You can select the following menus on the HOME screen: Select and print: You can print all photos stored in a memory card while displaying on the LCD...
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... buttons enable you want from the navigation menu. Select the menu you to select the menu displayed at the lower corner of the LCD. Before Printing 9
... buttons enable you want from the navigation menu. Select the menu you to select the menu displayed at the lower corner of the LCD. Before Printing 9
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... lamp flashes then changes to steady (non-flashing). The HOME screen appears on . You may be turned off. The printer is lit or flashing. 10 Before Printing Access lamp Turning On the Printer Ensure that the POWER lamp has gone out. Note If the Alarm lamp is lit orange and an error message... on the LCD, see "Error Message Is Displayed on the LCD" in the memory card may not be able to print afterward if you remove the memory card or turn the printer on the LCD. The POWER lamp goes out and the power will be damaged if you unplug the power cord...
... lamp flashes then changes to steady (non-flashing). The HOME screen appears on . You may be turned off. The printer is lit or flashing. 10 Before Printing Access lamp Turning On the Printer Ensure that the POWER lamp has gone out. Note If the Alarm lamp is lit orange and an error message... on the LCD, see "Error Message Is Displayed on the LCD" in the memory card may not be able to print afterward if you remove the memory card or turn the printer on the LCD. The POWER lamp goes out and the power will be damaged if you unplug the power cord...
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... bound with staples or glue Paper with adhesives Paper decorated with glitter, etc * Non-Canon genuine paper Before Printing 11 Using such paper will not only produce unsatisfactory results, but can also cause the printer to load paper. Loading Printing Paper This section describes the available paper size and media type, and how to...
... bound with staples or glue Paper with adhesives Paper decorated with glitter, etc * Non-Canon genuine paper Before Printing 11 Using such paper will not only produce unsatisfactory results, but can also cause the printer to load paper. Loading Printing Paper This section describes the available paper size and media type, and how to...
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Note If paper is curled, gently bend the corners in half. (2) Press the ON/OFF button. Note Set the Paper Thickness Lever to the left, only if ink smudges or the printed surface is set to the right. See "Turning On the Printer" on the printer. (1) Open the Paper Feed Tray and fold it . Loading Paper 1 Turn on page 10. 2 Flatten the four corners of the paper before loading it in the opposite direction until the paper becomes completely flat. 3 Ensure that the Paper Thickness Lever is stained. 12 Before Printing
Note If paper is curled, gently bend the corners in half. (2) Press the ON/OFF button. Note Set the Paper Thickness Lever to the left, only if ink smudges or the printed surface is set to the right. See "Turning On the Printer" on the printer. (1) Open the Paper Feed Tray and fold it . Loading Paper 1 Turn on page 10. 2 Flatten the four corners of the paper before loading it in the opposite direction until the paper becomes completely flat. 3 Ensure that the Paper Thickness Lever is stained. 12 Before Printing
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Photo stickers Card Shorter margin Note Do not touch the printed surface until it is fully inserted. For specific drying times, refer to the instructions packaged with print side facing up. Before Printing 13 4 Load the paper. (1) Insert the paper into the Auto Sheet Feeder with your media. When loading the credit card sized paper, load sheets in the portrait position (feed from the short side). (3) Slide the Paper Guide against the left side of the stack of paper. (2) Align the paper with the right edge of the Auto Sheet Feeder and insert the paper until the ink dries.
Photo stickers Card Shorter margin Note Do not touch the printed surface until it is fully inserted. For specific drying times, refer to the instructions packaged with print side facing up. Before Printing 13 4 Load the paper. (1) Insert the paper into the Auto Sheet Feeder with your media. When loading the credit card sized paper, load sheets in the portrait position (feed from the short side). (3) Slide the Paper Guide against the left side of the stack of paper. (2) Align the paper with the right edge of the Auto Sheet Feeder and insert the paper until the ink dries.
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... in . Note You may cause the print side to be able to 1 sheet Page Size Media Type [4"×6" (101.6×152.4)] [Photo Paper...Loading paper in stacks may not be marked as it is fed in a mobile phone or a PDA on sticker paper, see "Printing Photographs from a Wireless Communication Device" on page 36. Using Genuine Media Media Type Paper Support Load Limit Photo Paper Pro*1 101.6×... 20 sheets Photo Stickers*2 101.6×152.4 mm/ 4"×6": up to purchase some Canon genuine papers depending on your country. 14 Before Printing In this case, load one sheet at a time. *2 When...
... in . Note You may cause the print side to be able to 1 sheet Page Size Media Type [4"×6" (101.6×152.4)] [Photo Paper...Loading paper in stacks may not be marked as it is fed in a mobile phone or a PDA on sticker paper, see "Printing Photographs from a Wireless Communication Device" on page 36. Using Genuine Media Media Type Paper Support Load Limit Photo Paper Pro*1 101.6×... 20 sheets Photo Stickers*2 101.6×152.4 mm/ 4"×6": up to purchase some Canon genuine papers depending on your country. 14 Before Printing In this case, load one sheet at a time. *2 When...
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... and 2 MB cards not supported) *1 Purchase the CompactFlash Card Adapter for card direct printing when you shot or saved photos on a type of memory cards and how to insert and remove them. You cannot use the printer for xD-Picture Card separately. *2 Use the card adapter supplied with a digital camera....The memory card may be used on your computer, remove the memory card, then set the Read/write attribute to Read/write mode. Before Printing 15 For information on page 52. Images edited on a computer may not be usable with the Design rules for your digital camera, the image...
... and 2 MB cards not supported) *1 Purchase the CompactFlash Card Adapter for card direct printing when you shot or saved photos on a type of memory cards and how to insert and remove them. You cannot use the printer for xD-Picture Card separately. *2 Use the card adapter supplied with a digital camera....The memory card may be used on your computer, remove the memory card, then set the Read/write attribute to Read/write mode. Before Printing 15 For information on page 52. Images edited on a computer may not be usable with the Design rules for your digital camera, the image...
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... and the Access lamp turns on For CompactFlash (CF) card, Microdrive and xD-Picture Card* Insert the card into the downside slot with the arrow-printed side facing up . For SmartMedia Insert the card into the upper slot with its label facing up. Turn on . Refer to the illustration below to... Card (ver3.31), and miniSD Card* Insert the card into the upper slot with two Card Slots to your memory card. Turn on 16 Before Printing * Use the compliant adapter. Inserting a Memory Card This printer is correctly set.
... and the Access lamp turns on For CompactFlash (CF) card, Microdrive and xD-Picture Card* Insert the card into the downside slot with the arrow-printed side facing up . For SmartMedia Insert the card into the upper slot with its label facing up. Turn on . Refer to the illustration below to... Card (ver3.31), and miniSD Card* Insert the card into the upper slot with two Card Slots to your memory card. Turn on 16 Before Printing * Use the compliant adapter. Inserting a Memory Card This printer is correctly set.
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... can damage the data stored in the memory card. Important Removing the memory card or turning off the printer while the Access lamp is not flashing, then remove the memory card. Access lamp Before Printing 17 For the procedure, refer to remove the memory card. Hold the exposed portion of the memory...
... can damage the data stored in the memory card. Important Removing the memory card or turning off the printer while the Access lamp is not flashing, then remove the memory card. Access lamp Before Printing 17 For the procedure, refer to remove the memory card. Hold the exposed portion of the memory...
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...select the item and press the OK button. Printing from the Memory Card Printing Photographs You can print the photos you leave the printer more than five minutes without using the optional battery, the printer will be displayed on page 16. 2 Select Select and print, and then press the OK button. Note ...the memory card on the LCD. Selecting Photographs to resume the LCD. The print setting screen is displayed. See "Turning On the Printer" on page 11. (3) Insert the memory card into sleep mode. You can print your favorite photos by displaying, or display a list of the photos and ...
...select the item and press the OK button. Printing from the Memory Card Printing Photographs You can print the photos you leave the printer more than five minutes without using the optional battery, the printer will be displayed on page 16. 2 Select Select and print, and then press the OK button. Note ...the memory card on the LCD. Selecting Photographs to resume the LCD. The print setting screen is displayed. See "Turning On the Printer" on page 11. (3) Insert the memory card into sleep mode. You can print your favorite photos by displaying, or display a list of the photos and ...
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... number of copies for each photo. (1) Use the Easy-Scroll Wheel or the W or X button to display a photo to print. (2) Use the + or - The print confirmation screen is not possible to print both Date ON and File no ., select Date OFF. ON are set, only the shooting date will be...the shooting date, see "Changing the Display-Change display" on page 26. To print a specified area, see "Printing a Specified Area-Trimming" on page 28. 5 Start printing. (1) Confirm the total number of each photo will be printed. When the paper size is Credit card: Even if both the shooting date and...
... number of copies for each photo. (1) Use the Easy-Scroll Wheel or the W or X button to display a photo to print. (2) Use the + or - The print confirmation screen is not possible to print both Date ON and File no ., select Date OFF. ON are set, only the shooting date will be...the shooting date, see "Changing the Display-Change display" on page 26. To print a specified area, see "Printing a Specified Area-Trimming" on page 28. 5 Start printing. (1) Confirm the total number of each photo will be printed. When the paper size is Credit card: Even if both the shooting date and...