Camera Direct Print Function (Pictbridge) - Epson Stylus Photo PX650 Service Manual

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1.7.4 Camera Direct Print Function (PictBridge)

Printing operations (selecting images to be printed, making print settings, starting/
canceling printing, and monitoring print process) can be carried out from a directly
connected DSC (Digital Still Camera) that conforms to the standard described below.
1.7.4.1 Available DSC
Those DSCs which are compliant with one of the following standards.

"CIPA DC-001-2003 Digital Photo Solutions for Imaging Devices"
(DPS Version 1.0)

"CIPA DC-001-2003 Rev.2.0 Digital Photo Solutions for Imaging Devices"
(DPS Version 1.1).
1.7.4.2 Print Settings Available from DSC
The following print settings can be made from the DSC. However, depending on the
DSC, some of the settings may not be available.
Table 1-30. Print Settings Available from DSC
Item
How to specify images Single Sheet/Multiple Sheet/DPOF specified/XHTML-Print
Paper type Plain Paper/Prem. Glossy
Paper size 10 x 15 cm (4" x 6"), 13 x 18 cm (5" x 7"), A4, 16:9 wide, CD/DVD
Layout Borderless, With Border, 2-up, 4-up, 8-up, 20-up, Index
Date On/Off
Quality Draft/Standard/Best
Auto Correct On/Off
Fit to Frame On/Off
Print Image Framer Not available
The following operations are available; Getting the printer status,
Control of printer starting a print job or canceling it immediately or after printing the
current page is finished.
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Specification
Specifications of Each Function
1.7.4.3 General Operation Procedure
C H E C K Before connecting the DSC, check that the printer is in the
P O I N T
following status.
• No print job from a computer is processed or performed.
• Direct print from a memory card is not processed or performed.
• Stand alone copy using the scanner function is not operating.
• Backup of a memory card is not proceeded.
• No error is occurring such as paper out error or ink out error.
The DSC direct print procedure differs depending on the DSC specifications.The
following explains common procedure.
1. Setting on the printer
Before connecting a DSC with a USB cable, make the print settings such as paper
type/size, layout setting on the printer. This may not be required for some DSCs.
2. Setting on the DSC
Make the following settings on the DSC before connecting it to the printer. Some
DSCs may require to first connect to the printer for making the settings.
• When printing multiple images, specify images and number of copies using
the DPOF and Multiple Sheet menus. The menus may not be available on
some DSCs.
• When printing a single image, specify an image and the number of copies.
Specifying the number of copies may not be available on some DSCs.
• Select the paper type/size, layout, and make the Fit to Frame setting if
necessary. These settings may not be available on some DSCs.
3. Starting to print
When the print settings on both the printer and the DSC is completed, follow the
procedure below to start printing.
1. Connect the printer and the DSC with a USB cable. Using a USB cable
included in the DSC package is recommended.
2. Operate the DSC to start printing.
3. Printing is carried out according to the settings made on the DSC. When some
print settings have not been made on the DSC, the corresponding settings
made on the printer are applied.
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