Panasonic Home Photo Printer KX PX20M Operating Manual

							Before Use
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 Storage

						

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Names and Functions of Each Part
Front View
  PRINT Lamp 
(Green)
This lamp blinks while 
printing is in progress 
and lights up when 
waiting for printing.
  ACCESS Lamp 
(Green)
This lamp lights 
up or blinks when 
image data is being 
accessed.
  ERROR Lamp 
(Red)
This lamp lights up or 
blinks when an error 
occurs.
  POWER Lamp1 
(Red/Green)Paper Cassette 
Compartment 
Cover
POWER Button
PictBridge Terminal( p. 22)
RETURN Button
DISPLAY Button (
)Switches between 
“Summary View” and 
“Single-Shot View”. Also 
reduces the image size 
(
 p. 65).
PRINT Button (ROTATE)Also rotates the image 
direction ( p. 65).
Remote Control
Receiver
Receives signals from the 
remote control. Do not block.
  Paper Support 
Lever 
( p. 102)
( p. 90)
LED Indicators
1  Power is off (Standby mode): Red (Lit)
  Power is on: Green (Lit)
  The LCD monitor is sleeping: Green (Blink)
  LCD monitor
OK Button
Direction Buttons
Selects menu items 
and images.
MENU Button (+)Also enlarges the 
image size ( p. 65).
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Rear View
  Air VentDo not block.
USB Port( p. 85)
DC IN Port Ink Cassette 
Compartment Cover  Video Output 
Terminal (VIDEO 
OUT)
( p. 80)
Memory Card Slot( p. 24)
  Ink Cassette Eject 
Lever
( p. 21)
  Paper Jam Removal 
Lever
( p. 89)
PRINT Button
DISPLAY Button RETURN Button
SEARCH Button
Searches for 
images of the 
selected time 
period.
TRIMMING ButtonReduces or enlarges the 
image size ( p. 65).
OK Button
ROTATE Button
Rotates images 90 degrees in the 
clockwise direction (
 p. 65).
MENU Button
Remote Control 
Transmitter
  Remote Control
Direction Buttons POWER Button
SLIDE SHOW 
Button
Displays a slide show 
of images on the 
memory card.
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Connecting a Power Source
DC IN port
AC adaptor
  Power cord
1
POWER lamp
Wall outletConnect to household 
power supply (120 V AC)
When the power cord is connected to wall outlet, the POWER lamp lights up in red (standby 
mode).
CAUTION:•  Never touch the power cord during a lightning storm.
•  When you operate this product, the wall outlet should be near the product and easily 
accessible.
•  Use only the included AC adaptor and power cord.
2
3
Inserting Battery into the  Remote Control
Slide the coin battery into place with + 
terminal facing up.
1
2
3
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• To remove the coin battery
Ta b Pressing down on the tab, slide out the 
coin battery and remove.
1
2
Caution
•  Risk of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with type CR2025.
•  Dispose of used batteries according to local regulations.
  Remote control operational range
Remote control receiver
20° vertical range
30° horizontal range
Remote control 
transmitter
Up to 7 m (23′)
Important
•  Make sure there are no objects blocking the path between the printer and the remote control. 
The remote control may fail to operate the printer.
•  Do not allow the printer’s remote control receiver to come in contact with direct sunlight or 
strong fluorescent light. This may prevent the printer from working properly.
For residents of the state of CaliforniaThis product contains a CR Coin Cell Lithium Battery which contains Perchlorate 
Material – special handling may apply.
See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate
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Paper and  Ink Cassettes (Sold Separately)
•  Starter kit is included (5 sheets of postcard size paper).
Use only paper and ink cassettes in the Paper and Ink set described belo\
w.
Paper and ink cassettes are kits consisting of paper and ink together.
Do not use postcard and ink jet type paper.
(This will cause paper jams and the printer to malfunction.)
•  Ensure that only the ink cassette and papers, which come together as par\
t of a set, 
are used with the printer.  The ink cassettes included in the Paper and Ink set provide 
enough ink to print the number of sheets included in the Paper and Ink s\
et. Always replace 
the ink cassette when using a new Paper and Ink set. 
•  Do not mix other Paper and Ink sets, as quality printouts may not be pos\
sible.
Please purchase separately sold accessories from your dealer.
Item Model No. Paper size  Remarks
 Paper and 
Ink set 
(Protective 
coating) KX-PVMS36KM
101 x 152 mm
1 
(3.98 ″ x 5.98 ″) •  Ink cassette x 1 (enough for 36 prints)
•  Postcard size paper ... 36 sheets
(18 sheets x 2 bags)
KX-PVMS108KM 101 x 152 mm
1 
(3.98 ″ x 5.98 ″) •  Ink cassette x 3 (a cassette provides 
enough ink to print 36 sheets)
•  Postcard size paper ... 108 sheets (18 sheets x 6 bags)
KX-PVMS20WM 101 x 180 mm
1 
(3.98 ″ x 7.09 ″) •  Ink cassette x 1 (enough for 20 prints)
•  Wide size paper ... 20 sheets 
(20 sheets x 1 bag)
1  This represents the paper size per sheet (after cutting).
  Paper and Ink set
•  Before using a Paper and Ink set, ensure that you acclimatize the Paper \
and Ink set to  the ambient temperature prior to opening. In particular, if the Paper and Ink set has been 
stored at a low temperature, condensation (
 p. 93) may occur due to the difference in 
temperatures.
•  Avoid storing paper and ink cassettes in places subject to high temperatu\
re, high humidity or  direct sunlight. This may lead to deterioration of print quality or prevent printing capa\
bility.
 During printing
•  Do not open the ink cassette compartment cover, as print quality may be reduced.
•  Do not remove the paper cassette or ink cassette.
•  Do not pull the paper while it is moving.
•  Be sure to remove printed paper before 10 or more sheets have piled up. \
Failure to do so may result in a paper jam. Be particularly sure to remove paper with a h\
igh degree of curl 
before it piles up.
•  Do not touch the print surface with your fingers.
Handling
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 After printing
•  Do not remove unused sheets of paper from the paper cassette. Close the cassette lid, then 
insert the paper cassette into a plastic bag and store so that it lies flat.
•  After removing the paper cassette, close the paper cassette compartment cover to prevent 
dust from getting inside the printer.
•  Remove the ink cassette and store it in a plastic bag or other safe container.
  Handling printed paper
•  Pay special attention to the following, otherwise discoloration, fading and color transfer may 
occur. 
•  Do not allow objects such as vinyl desk mats, name card cases, or plastic erasers to come 
in contact with the printed surfaces. When storing printed paper in an album, select holder 
sleeves made of nylon, polypropylene or cellophane.
•  Do not allow any volatile solvents such as alcohol to come in contact with the printed 
surface.
•  Do not touch the printed surface.
•  Do not leave printed surfaces in contact with one another, or place any other papers on 
printed surfaces for a certain period of time.
•  Do not store printed paper in locations subject to high temperature, high humidity, or direct 
sunlight.
•  When writing on a printed surface, use permanent markers (oil-based) only. You may use 
permanent markers (oil-based), water-based markers, pencils and oil-based ball point pens 
to write on the back of printed papers.
•  You can use printed images for your personal enjoyment. Copyright laws prevent their use in 
any other way without the written permission of the copyright holders. 
•  Do not reuse paper that has already been printed on. 
  In the case where a picture was printed to only a portion of the paper, do not attempt to 
reuse and print a second image on the same sheet at a later time. Doing so will damage the 
print ink cartridge and could permanently damage the printer.
Note
•  When cutting paper after printing, fold the 
paper along the perforated line. Then reverse 
the fold in the opposite direction and cut the 
paper along the folded line.
•  If you are printing on the reverse side of a 
sheet with a different printer, the ink may take 
some time to dry.
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Inserting the Paper
For details on paper, refer to page 16.
  Open the  paper cassette lid.
Ta b
•  Push in the 
direction of the 
arrow.
•  If the lid does not open, slide the 
lid until “
” and “ ” marks align 
(until you hear the lid catch in 
place).
Slide the lid to align 
“ ” and “ ” marks.Click
  Insert paper in the paper cassette.
• Do not reuse paper that has already been printed on.
1
Adjust the feeding stop 
according to the paper size 
you want to use.Postcard size paper
  Protective 
sheet
Pull the feeding stop upwards.
Wide size paper
  Protective 
sheet
Push the feeding stop down.
2
Fan the paper to avoid 
multi-sheet feeds.
Place the paper in the 
paper cassette without 
removing protective sheet 
so as not to touch the print 
surface.
•  The protective sheet will stick out 
a little bit.
3
Remove the protective 
sheet and close the paper 
cassette lid.
•  Take care not to leave fingerprints 
on the paper.
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Important
•  Do not load more than 18 sheets of paper (or 20 sheets of wide size paper) in the paper 
cassette.
•  Be sure to remove printed paper before 10 or more sheets have piled up.
•  Do not touch the print surface (the plain, glossy side) or allow it to get dirty. Clear prints may 
become impossible if the print surface gets dirty, stained by fingerprints, or wet with water.
•  Do not bend or fold the paper or load it in the cassette with the reverse side facing upward.
•  Do not stretch the paper. This may lead to paper jam or prevent printing capability.
•  Do not remove the perforated section before printing.
•  Do not affix stamps or adhesive seals to the paper before printing.
•  Do not print on the paper with a word processor before printing with this printer.
•  Do not write on the paper before printing with this printer.
•  Do not remove unused sheets of paper from the paper cassette. Close the cassette lid, then 
insert the paper cassette into a plastic bag and store so that it lies flat.
  Insert the paper cassette to the printer.
1
Slide the paper cassette lid 
forward until it catches in 
place.Pull the paper 
stop upwards.
Click
Slide the lid to align “
” 
and “ ” marks.
•  If you do not slide the 
lid far enough, it will not 
attach properly to the 
printer.
2
Pull the paper stop 
upwards.
3
Open the paper cassette 
compartment cover and 
insert the paper cassette 
firmly while holding the 
unit.
•  Make sure that the positions of 
the “” and “ ” do not shift when 
attaching the paper cassette.
•  If the positions of the “ ” and “ ” 
are misaligned, paper may not feed 
correctly.
Firmly insert 
as far as 
possible.Paper cassette 
compartment cover
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Inserting the  Ink Cassette
For details on ink cassette, refer to page 16.
1
If the ink sheet is slack, tighten 
it.
•  Turn in the direction of the arrow displayed 
on the ink cassette.
Turn the spool 
in the direction 
of the arrow.Ink sheet
2
Open the ink cassette 
compartment cover and insert 
the cassette into the printer.
•  Insert the ink cassette as far as it will go 
with the arrow mark facing forward until it 
catches in place.
•  If you cannot insert the ink cassette until it 
catches in place (
 p. 92).
Ink cassette 
compartment 
cover
When using the printer for the first 
time, be sure to remove the padding 
used during transportation.
Ink cassette
3
Close the ink cassette 
compartment cover.
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