Panasonic SD Mobile Printer Sv P20u Operating Instrucitons Manual

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Messages on the LCD Monitor
MessageRemedy
This  picture is unreadable.Either the image format is incompatible or the data 
has been destroyed.
There is no SD/MMC card inserted.Insert the SD Memory Card or MultiMediaCard.
Card can’t be used.Insert a card which can be used.
There is no picture.Use a card with images recorded on it.
Now searching.The card is being read. Please wait for a while.
There is no ink cassette.Insert an Ink Cassette.
Paper jam has occurred.Remove the jammed paper.
There is no ink.Replace the Ink Cassette with a new one.
Temperature is too high, please wait.Wait for a moment. (Internal temperature)
Image Printing. Please wait do not 
remove paper.Please wait.
External light is entering the printer 
mechanism. Please reposition the 
printer.A strong light is streaming in through the paper 
sliding slot. Because this may cause a malfunction, 
adjust the direction of the printer.
Insert paper to print.Insert the printing paper correctly.
Remove paper.Remove the paper.
This function can’t be used because 
there is no card.Insert the card.
This function is not available 
because this card can’t be used.Insert the proper card.
This function can’t be used because 
there is no picture on the card.Use a card with images recorded on it.
This function can’t be used because 
no files have DPOF setting.DPOF-set files are not available and DPOF-printing 
cannot be activated.
Battery  needs to be recharged.Recharge the battery.
Printing Image from PC.Printing an image on the PC.
This item can be set up only while 
using AC Adapter.This item can be set only when the AC adaptor is 
connected.
Last print job interrupted. To abort 
push [MENU].If you wish to continue printing, wait until the 
message disappears.


						

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Before Requesting Ser vice
If the trouble persists even when the action suggested below has been taken, press the 
Power Button to turn off the power and disconnect and re-connect the Power Cable.
1: The power cannot be switched on.
1: The power plug is not plugged in 
correctly.
2: The printer does not print.
2-1: The Ink Cassette is not oriented 
properly, or was not pushed all the 
way in.
2-2: There is slack in the Ink Film.
Take up the slack in the Ink Film.
2-3: The internal temperature of the 
printer is too high. Wait for a while.
2-4: Condensation has formed. Wait for a 
while.
3: Printing is not of the expected 
quality.
3-1: The paper being used is not of the 
specified type.
3-2: The paper was not loaded correctly.
3-3: Thermal head is dirty. Clean it with 
the supplied Head Cleaner.
4: The printed pictures are distorted.
4-1: The printer is located near a 
television, video game, or other 
source of electromagnetic waves.
Move the printer so that it is at least 
1 m away from the television, video 
game, etc.
4-2: The printer is located near a stereo 
speaker, large motor, or other source 
of a strong magnetic field.
Move the printer away from the 
device generating the magnetic field.
5: Paper jams occur frequently.
5: The paper is creased or curled.
6: Battery runs down quickly.
6-1: Are you using the Battery in an 
extremely cold place? In cold places, 
the operating time of the Battery 
becomes shorter.
6-2: Has the Battery worn out? If the 
operating time is still too short even after the Battery is fully charged, the 
Battery has worn out.
7: The  [CARD ACCESS] sign remains 
displayed for a long time.
7: High resolution images take a long 
time to read. The following are 
approximate reading times per 
resolution.
640t480 (VGA) :About 4 seconds
1280t960 (1.3 million pixels) :
About 12 seconds
1600t1200 (2 million pixels) :
About 20 seconds
2240t1680 (4 million pixels) :
About 40 seconds
8: Printing starts but printer stops 
operating midway.
8: When the ambient temperature or the 
temperature within SD Mobile Printer 
is low, the printer feeds the paper but 
stops operating to warm itself for a 
while. Wait for one or two minutes 
until the temperature rises.
9: If Two SD Mobile Printers are 
connected to the PC, printing does 
not occur.
9: Two or more SD Mobile Printers 
connected to one PC do not operate 
normally. Do not connect two or more 
SD Mobile Printers.
10: The Power Lamp starts flashing 
while the printer is printing.
10: The flashing Power Lamp indicates 
that the number of printable copies is 
reduced. (A few more copies can be 
printed.) When the Power Lamp 
flashes more frequently, printing will 
stop. (If a sheet of paper is being 
printed, printing will stop after printing 
has been completed.)


						

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11: The date when the image was 
recorded and the one when it was 
printed are different.
11: If an image is processed or saved on 
a PC, the date it was processed or 
saved will be printed.
12: You wish to stop printing.
12: You are not allowed to stop printing 
while printing is in process. After a 
sheet is printed, change the number 
of prints, etc. from the menu.
13: When the DPOF printing was 
carried out, multiple images have 
been automatically printed.
13: If you print with the Print Style set to 
[Select 8], a DPOF-set image is 
automatically selected and eight 
images will be printed.
14: DPOF setting is not available on 
the printer.
14: DPOF set with equipment or software 
that allows DPOF-setting. (This 
printer can use information DPOF-set 
by other equipment, but cannot carry 
out DPOF-setting.)


						

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Specifications
SD Mobile Printer (Panasonic SV-P20U) Information for Your Safety
Power Consumption: Approx. 8.6 W 
Printing System: Line thermal transfer with Variable Dot system
Printing Speed: Approx. 95 sec./sheet (AC Adapter) Approx. 120 sec./sheet (Battery)
Monitor: 1.5-inch LCD
Print Media
Ink Film: Cassette type (exclusive), 3 color field successive  printing (magenta, yellow, cyan, overcoat) 
Printing Paper*: Credit Card Size 2-1/8 t3-3/8 (54 t86 mm) 
Printing Paper ,  8 Pre-Cut Adhesive Paper
(Picture Dimensions)
 Printing Paper: 2-1/8 t3-3/8 (54 t86 mm) 
(After cut)
 8 Pre-Cut Adhesive Paper:11/16 t7/8 
(17.3 t22 mm) (After cut)
Paper Feeding System: Manual insertion 
Number of printing pixels: 290 t290 dpi
Functions: Full-picture print, 8-picture print
Print Head: Film thermal head, 11.4 dots/mm (290 dpi)
Input Socket: USB terminal (Up to 12 Mbps)
Compatible Cards: SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard
Format: DOS Format
Image Format: JPEG Baseline system (SD-Picture, DCF [Design  rule for Camera File system], Exif, JFIF, CIFF, 
SISRIF),TIFF (no compression) (Baseline TIFF 
Rev.6.0 RGB Full color Images compatible)
Number of Pixels: 6144 t4096 Max, Sampling ratio 4:4:4, 4:2:2, 
4:2:0, 4:1:1
Thawing Time: Approx. 4 seconds (VGA)/20 seconds (2 Mega 
pixels)
Allowable Temperature: For operation: 0 xC~40 °C
For storage:  `10 °C~50 °C
Allowable Humidity: For operation: 35 %~80 % For storage: 0 %~90 % 
External Dimensions: Approx. 4-3/8 t1-3/8 t2-11/16  
(110 (W) t34.2 (H) t68 (D) mm) (Wit hout 
protruding portion)
Weight: Approx. 9.4 oz (265
g  ) (without Battery, Ink 
Cassette, SD Memory Card)
*All accessories may not be available in all markets. Power Source: DC 4.9 V (AC Adaptor), 
DC 3.7 V (Battery)


						

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AC Adaptor (Panasonic VSK0624) Information for Your Safety
Dimensions Approx. 2-5/16 t1-7/32 t3-25/32  
(59 (W) t31 (H) t96 (D) mm)
Weight Approx. 4.6 oz (130
g  )
Battery Pack 
(Panasonic CGR-S603) Information for Your Safety
Dimensions Approx. 25/32 t53/64 t2-5/32  
(20 (W) t21 (H) t55 (D) mm)
Weight Approx. 1.4 oz (40
g  )
Power Source: AC 110-240 V 50/60Hz
Input Current: 0.3 A
DC Output DC 4.9 V, 1.8 A 
Nominal Voltage: 3.7 V
Nominal Capacity: 1,350 mAh 


						

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Limited Warranty (For U.S.A. Only)
PANASONIC SD Products
Limited Warranty
Limited Warranty Coverage
If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship, 
Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company or Panasonic Sales Company (collectively 
referred to as “the warrantor”) will, for the length of the period indicated on the chart 
below, which starts with the date of original purchase (“warranty period”), at its option 
either (a) repair your product with new or refurbished parts, or (b) replace it with a new or 
a refurbished product. The decision to repair or replace will be made by the warrantor.
During the “Labor” warranty period there will be no charge for labor.  During the “Parts” 
warranty period, there will be no charge for parts. You must carry-in or mail-in your 
product during the warranty period.  If non-rechargeable batteries are included, they are 
not warranted.  This warranty only applies to products purchased and serviced in the 
United States or Puerto Rico. This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser of 
a new product which was not sold “as is”.  
A purchase receipt or other proof of the original purchase date is required for warranty 
service.
Carry-In or Mail-In Service
For Carry-In or Mail-In Service  in the United States call 1-800-272-7033. 
For assistance in Puerto Rico call Panasonic Sales Company (787)-750-4300 or fax 
(787)-768-2910.Panasonic Consumer Electronics 
Company, Division of Matsushita 
Electric Corporation of America 
One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New 
Jersey 07094Panasonic Sales Company,
Division of Matsushita Electric of 
Puerto Rico, Inc.
Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5, San 
Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto 
Rico 00985
Product or Part Name
SD Multi AV Device, SD Mobile Printer 
CMOS Camera Assembly
Rechargeable Battery Pack,  SD Memory Card,  AC Adaptor 
USB Reader-Writer (in exchange for defective item)  (except items listed below)Labor
Ninety (90) days  
Ninety (90) days  
Not Applicable  
Ninety (90) days  Parts
One (1) year  
        
 Six (6) months

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 Limited Warranty Limits And Exclusions
This warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials or workmanship, and 
DOES NOT COVER normal wear and tear or cosmetic damage.  The warranty ALSO 
DOES NOT COVER damages which occurred in shipment, or failures which are caused 
by products not supplied by the warrantor, or failures which result from accidents, 
misuse, abuse, neglect, mishandling, misapplication, alteration, faulty installation, set-up 
adjustments,  misadjustment of consumer controls, improper maintenance, power line 
surge, lightning damage, modification, or commercial use (such as in a hotel, office, 
restaurant, or other business), rental use of the product,  service by anyone other than a 
Factory Servicenter or other Authorized Servicer, or damage that is attributable to acts of 
God.
THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT AS LISTED UNDER “ LIMITED 
WARRANTY COVERAGE”.  THE WARRANTOR IS NOT LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL 
OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS 
PRODUCT, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY.  (As 
examples, this excludes damages for lost time, travel to and from the servicer, loss of 
media or images, data or other memory content. The items listed are not exclusive, but 
are for illustration only.)  ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING 
THE WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, ARE LIMITED TO THE  PERIOD OF THE 
LIMITED WARRANTY.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential 
damages, or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the exclusions may not 
apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which 
vary from state to state. If a problem with this product develops during or after the 
warranty period, you may contact your dealer or Servicenter. If the problem is not 
handled to your satisfaction, then write to the warrantors Consumer Affairs Department 
at the addresses listed for the warrantor.
PARTS AND SERVICE WHICH ARE NOT COVERED BY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY 
ARE YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.

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Customer Services Directory (For U.S.A. Only)
As of January 2002
For  Product  Information,  Operating  Assistance,  Literature  Request, 
Dealer  Locations,  and  all  Customer  Service  inquires  please  contact: 
1-800-272-7033, Monday-Friday 9am-9pm  Saturday-Sunday 9am-7pm, EST. 
or  send  e-mail:  [email protected]                     
Service in Puerto Rico   Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico, Inc. Panasonic Sales Company/ Factory Servicenter:          
Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5  San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985             ,
Phone (787) 750-4300 Fax (787) 768-2910      
Centralized Factory Servicenter  Panasonic Services Company  
1705 N. Randall Road, 
Elgin, IL 60123-7847
Attention: SD Products Repair       
Please carefully pack and ship, prepaid and insured, to the Elgin Centralized Factory 
Servicenter. 
Customer’s in Puerto Rico, please ship or carry in to location below (“Service in Puerto Rico”). 
Product Repairs
MAIL TO  :
Web Site: http://www.panasonic.comYou  can  purchase  parts,  accessories  or  locate  your
nearest  servicenter  by  visiting  our  Web  Site.               
Accessory Purchases: 
1-800-332-5368 (Customer Orders Only)   
Panasonic Services Company 20421 84th Avenue South, Kent, WA 98032         
(6 am to 5 pm Monday - Friday; 6 am to 10:30 am Saturday; PST)
(Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, American Express, Check)              

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Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía 
española para el uso rápido
ªPreparación
1Conecte el cable de entrada DC a la toma 
de corriente [DC IN 4.9V] en la Impresora 
Portátil SD.
2Conecte el cable de la red de 
alimentación CA al adaptador CA y a la 
toma CA.
3Después de haber retirado el taco 1, gire 
en la dirección de la flecha para evitar  
que la película de tinta quede floja.
4Abra la puerta del compartimento del 
cartucho de tinta 2.
5Empuje en la dirección de la flecha hasta 
que se ajuste en su lugar haciendo clic.
6Cierre 2.
7Abra la puerta de la tarjeta de memoria 
3.
8Coloque la tarjeta de memoria con el 
ángulo cortado 4 delante con la etiqueta 
mirando hacia arriba y luego insértelo 
por completo en la ranura de la tarjeta de 
memoria horizontalmente. 
9Cierre la puerta de la tarjeta de memoria 3.
DC IN 4.9V
1
2
2
25,6
1
3
4
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Impresión de imágenes
1Instale la batería o enchufe en el 
adaptador CA y presione el botón [   ] 
durante unos 2 segundos 
aproximadamente.
2Presione el botón [2 1] para seleccionar 
una imagen deseada.
3Presione el botón [DISPLAY].
4Introduzca una hoja de papel con [PRINT 
SIDE ] mirando hacia arriba en la ranura 
[PAPER IN 
4] (ranura superior) 1.
≥El papel se moverá adelante y atrás diversas 
veces y saldrá por la ranura de salida del papel. 
A continuación, se podrá retirar el papel de la 
ranura de salida del papel 
2.
5Cuando termine de imprimir, saque el 
papel horizontalmente.
Í
1
PAPER IN
4
5 2
3
MENUDISPLAY
MENUDISPLAY
Standard
DISPLAY:Print this picture.Date
StandardInsert paper to print.Date

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