Mitsubishi CP D2E User Manual

							Loading the ribbon cartridge
Preparation
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When setting a ribbon cartridge aside, keep it upright to protect it from dust.
Do not touch the ribbon or leave a ribbon cartridge in a dusty environment.
Fingerprints or dust on a ribbon may cause printing quality to deteriorate.
If the ribbon has torn, replace the ribbon cartridge with a new one.
Note on ribbon cartridge storage
Store ribbon cartridges in a place that is free from high temperature, humidity, dust, and direct sunlight.
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							Loading paper
Preparation
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 Loading paper 
Loading paper into the paper-cassette
1
Open the paper-cassette cover. 
Slide and pivot the paper-cassette cover following the direction of the arrow. 
2Fan the paper stack properly and load the paper into the paper-cassette with the 
protection sheet facing up.
3Close the cover until it clicks into place. 
Note
Do not load more than 50 sheets in the paper-cassette.
Tip
Use only one pack (25 sheets) of paper at a time. Keep another pack in its original plastic sealed.
Protection sheet
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							Loading paper
Preparation
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Setting the paper-cassette into the printer
1
Open the paper-cassette door. 
When closing the paper-cassette door, push the paper-cassette door tab in as you close the door until it 
clicks into place and locks.
2Remove the protection sheet.
3Insert the paper-cassette all the way. 
Push the paper-cassette until it clicks into place.
To remove the paper-cassette, pull it out holding both sides.
Tip
Printed paper is ejected onto the top of the paper-cassette.  
Note
Do not leave more than paper 25 sheets (1 pack) on the top of the paper-cassette.
Protection sheet
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							Printing pictures from a digital camera
Printing
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Printing
Printing pictures from a digital camera
About PictBridge-compatible digital cameras
You can print pictures directly by connecting your PictBridge-compatible digital camera to the printer.
You can specify the pictures to be printed and the number of prints by following the instructions displayed on 
the LCD screen of the camera while it is connected to the printer.
The printing procedure varies from one digital camera to another. Refer to the manual supplied with your digital 
camera.
You can print pictures based on the print order you entered in Digital Print Order Format (DPOF).
About DPOF (Digital Print Order Format)
You can record the following print order on a card.
Selected images for printing taken by digital camera. 
Number of prints. 
Date and time.
The information is saved on the card in DPOF format. You can take the card to a photo developer service 
supporting DPOF and ask them to print the images based on the print order recorded on the card.
Tips
In PictBridge mode, the initial printer settings are as follows.
Paper size automatically selected according to the paper loaded in the printer.
One-sheet printing selected.
Not edged printing selected.
Date printing disabled.
File name printing disabled.
Notes
Images not taken by a digital camera must be printed by a PC.
The maximum number of digital camera images you can print (both index and regular size) is 200 at one time. If you set 
more, only the first 200 are printed.
While the printer is cooling off, if you cancel the printing, the last image queued will be printed.
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							Printing pictures from a digital camera
Printing
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Connecting a digital camera to the printer
The procedure below assumes that you are connecting a PictBridge-compatible digital camera.
Use the USB cable supplied with the digital camera to connect.
1Turn on the printer.
For details, refer to “Plugging in to an outlet and turning the printer on/off” (gpage 18).
2Plug one end of the USB cable into the USB connector on the digital camera, and 
then plug the other end into the PictBridge connector on the rear of the printer.
3Turn on the digital camera and prepare it for printing.
The Access indicator on the printer turns on for a few moments and then turns off.
For details on how to use the digital camera, refer to the instruction manual supplied with the digital 
camera.
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							Printing pictures from a digital camera
Printing
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Using a digital camera to print
1
Print the desired picture by following the instructions displayed on the digital camera 
screen.
The Access indicator on the printer blinks when printing is in progress. The indicator turns off when 
printing ends. For details on how to use the digital camera, refer to the manual supplied with the digital 
camera.
2When printing is complete, turn off the printer and digital camera, and then 
disconnect the USB cable.
Notes
Printing will stop if you unplug the power plug during printing. The paper should be automatically ejected when you turn 
on the printer again. If it is not, refer to “When paper is jammed” (gpage 36).
Do not open the ribbon cartridge door or remove the paper-cassette during printing.
Do not move the printer during printing.
Do not turn off the printer or digital camera, or disconnect the AC adapter during printing. If you inadvertently turn off the 
printer or disconnect the AC adapter, turn on the printer and then retry printing. If you leave the printer as is, a failure might 
occur.
Do not unplug the USB cable during printing.
Wait at least 10 seconds after unplugging the USB cable before plugging it back in, or vice versa.
Sample digital camera screen
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							Printing pictures from a PC
Printing
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Printing pictures from a PC
Installing the printer driver (during initial setup)
Supported Windows operating systems: Windows 2000/XP
Supported Macintosh operating systems: Mac OS X v10.4
1Start up your PC, and then insert the software CD-ROM supplied with the printer into 
the CD-ROM drive.
If you are using Macintosh, double click the [Installer] icon displayed on the desktop to begin 
installation.
2Install the printer driver by following the instructions displayed on the screen.
For details, refer to the instruction manual supplied with the PC.
Note
Images that were not taken by a digital camera must be printed by a PC.
Note
Before connecting the printer to a PC, you must install the printer driver.
Tip
For details, refer to the Installation Guide on the software CD.
Tip
If your PC with a USB connector is one of the following, operation is not guaranteed.
–The operating system is Windows 95/NT 4.0/98/98SE/ME.
–Mac OS 8.6-9.2.
–Your PC’s USB connector was added using an extension card or similar means.
–Your PC was shipped without a pre-installed OS or was home-built.
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							Printing pictures from a PC
Printing
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Connecting a PC to the printer
Use a commercially available USB cable (A-B type, less than 3m (9.8 ft.)).
1Plug one end of the USB cable into the USB port on the PC, and then plug the other 
end into the USB connector on the rear of the printer.
2Turn on the printer.
Printing pictures
1
In your application, display and select the pictures to be printed.
2On the print screen, select [CP-D2E] from the available printer list.
3On the print setting screen, check the properties, and then start printing.
For details, refer to “Setting the print properties” (gpage 29).
Notes
When this printer is connected both to a PC and a PictBridge-compatible digital camera, it assigns higher priority to the 
digital camera. Disconnect the digital camera.
This printers performance is not guaranteed in a network environment.
This printers performance is not guaranteed when connected to a USB hub.
Note
[Print] operations and printer selection vary depending on the application. Refer to the manual supplied with your 
application.
Notes
Printing will stop if you unplug the power cord during printing. The paper should be automatically ejected when you turn 
on the printer again. If it is not, refer to “When paper is jammed” (gpage 36).
Do not open the ribbon cartridge door or remove the paper-cassette during printing.
Do not move the printer during printing.
Do not turn off the printer or PC, or disconnect the AC adapter during printing. If you inadvertently turn off the printer or 
disconnect the AC adapter, turn on the printer and then try printing again. If you leave the printer as is, a failure might 
occur.
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							Printing pictures from a PC
Printing
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Setting the print properties
If you are using Windows:
Select [Printing Preferences] from the File menu. On the [MITSUBISHI CP-D2E Printing Preferences] 
screen, use the [Paper] and [Color Adjustment] tabs to change the number of copies, and to make adjustments 
to the color settings.
Paper setup screen: The following items can be set.
Color Adjustment screen: The following items can be set.
ItemContents
Paper Size 4 × 6 inch (100 × 148 mm)
Copy Count Select from 1 to 50.
Orientation Select [Landscape] or [Portrait].
Print Area Select [Not Edged] or [Edged].
Enlarge/Reduce Set the print size from 25 to 400%.
Sharpness Select the [Sharpness] among [OFF], [Soft], [Normal], or [Hard].
ItemContents
Tone Adjust the [Tone] from -5 (Lightest) to +5 (Strongest) among the [Red], [Green], 
and [Blue].
Saturation Set the [Saturation] from 0 to +10 (Strongest).
Brightness Set the [Brightness] from -5 (Darkest) to +5 (Brightest).
Contrast Set the [Contrast] from -5 (Lightest) to +5 (Strongest).
Paper setup screen Color Adjustment  screen
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							Printing pictures from a PC
Printing
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If you are using Macintosh:
Select [Page Setup] and [Print] from the File menu to change the paper size, number of copies, and to make 
adjustments to the color settings.
Page Setup screen: The following items can be set.
Note
The screens are those in Mac OS X v10.4. They may differ depending on the operation system.
ItemContents
Settings Select [Page Attributes].
Format for Select [CP-D2E].
Paper Size Select one of the following paper styles.
Edged 4 × 6 inch (100 × 148 mm).
Not Edged 4 × 6 inch (100 × 148 mm).
Orientation Select print orientation.
Scale Enter the scale.
Page Setup screen
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