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How to / Using a Memory Card from the Computer

Loading Memory Cards

Loadable storage media
Data format on a memory card
Inserting memory cards

Loadable storage media

Digital photographs are stored either in the digital camera's built-in memory or in card-type memory which can be inserted and removed from the camera. The latter is referred to as "storage media". The types of storage media that can be used with this printer are shown below.

Note:

appearance may vary.

See Data format on a memory card for the specifications of memory cards that can be used with the printer.


CompactFlash	Microdrive

Memory Stick	SmartMedia

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Data format on a memory card

You can use image files that meet the following requirements with this printer.

Digital camera	Based on DCF version 1.0 standards^*1
File format	JPEG format image files^*2 taken with a DCF version 1.0 standard-compliant digital camera
Image size	Vertical160 to 4200 pixels, horizontal 160 to 4200 pixels
Number of files	Up to 999 files on a memory card

^*1: DCF stands for the "Design rule for Camera File system" standards, set by the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA).

^*2: Meets Exif version 1.0/2.0/2.1/2.2.

Note:

The file names containing double-byte characters are not valid when printing directly from a memory card.

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Inserting memory cards

Turn the printer on, then insert a memory card as shown in the illustration.

Compact Flash/Microdrive

Memory Stick

SmartMedia

Caution:

Insert a SmartMedia so the top of the card (the black side) faces upward, as shown in the illustration.

Loading a memory card in other way may damage the printer, memory card, or both.

Do not insert several kinds of memory cards at the same time. Eject any loaded memory card before inserting any others.

Note:

When you insert a memory card, the message "A memory card has been inserted. Counting images." appears on the display, and the Print Mode is initialized.

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