Hi-Touch Imaging Technologies 630PL User Manual

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  • Page 1: User Manual

    HiTi Photo Printer 630PL/PS User Manual...
  • Page 2 COPYRIGHT The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice. Hi-Touch Imaging Technologies makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this material, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.
  • Page 3: Fcc Information

    SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Read these instructions carefully. Save these instructions for future reference. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. 2. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. 3.
  • Page 4 instruction, may cause harmful interference to radio communication. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If these equipment doses cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by interference by on or more of the following measures: 1.
  • Page 5: Chapter 1. Welcome

    Chapter 1. Welcome 1-1 Our Invitation to HiTi Photo Printer Family It is our pleasure to have you onboard as the member of HiTi Photo Printer family. We thank you for your patronage and hope this is just the beginning of our long-term association.
  • Page 6 USB feature. Titan of Software Program Our Desiree is a perfect tool that will perpetuate your Photo Printer to its optimal performance. Flexible in design, the software allows you to be creative and innovative. Photo image, calendar, stickers, and many other features will be just a finger away.
  • Page 7 1-2 Inside view of HiTi Photo Printer Led Light Turn the power on. The printer will automatically start to initialize and LED blinking green color about 5 seconds. Then LED turn to stable green color. If not, please begin to check.
  • Page 8 Ventilation Holes Ventilation holes are located in the front and back of the printer. Please allow adequate airflow by removing all matters from the surface of the ventilation holes. These holes are designed to cool down the printer during operation.
  • Page 9 Power Switch This is where printer can be turned on or off. Power Socket Connect your power line here. USB Connector Please connect USB cable to the connector to your other device, such as PC and other peripheral devices. Specification Label...
  • Page 10: Chapter 2 Quick Installation

    4. The main page of the LCD will appear, and ready for the further operation. Note: If the USB cable is connected to PC, the printer will be in PC Mode (Shown on the LCD), the controller function will be disable at the same time.
  • Page 11 - OK : Confirmation. Confirm the image chosen or the result of the image editing. - ESC : Escape to the upper layer or cancel the current job. - Menu : The main page of the OSD. Note: All the jobs in process will be aborted at the same time.
  • Page 12 Press Print again to reconfirm and start printing Note: If two cards (CF and SM) have been already inserted, printer will only let the card inserted first active, if you want to change the memory card status, please: -Pull out the other card...
  • Page 13 -Enhance: Brightness: Right for increase and Left for decrease Contrast: Right increase and Left for decrease Color R/G: Right for more red tone and Left for more green tone Color B/Y: Right for more blue tone and Left for more yellow tone OK: Save the change in enhance and back to Image Editing Page -OK: Save the change and back to Preview Page Note:...
  • Page 14 7. Quick Photo Operation Flow: Preview Page Press the arrow keys to select image you want to print then press OK Start printing 8. DPOF(Digital Printer Order Format) Operation Flow: Press Print to confirm and start printing 9. Print All: Operation Flow: Press Print to confirm and start printing 10.
  • Page 15 1. Please insert "Software CD" into CD-ROM drive. 2. If CD-ROM does not auto start, please double click My Computer Icon in your Window and double click your CD-ROM drive. 3. Select "Install HiTi Photo Printer 630PL/PS Driver" and install.
  • Page 16 4. When you begin install you will see the following screen. 5. When finish, Install Program will ask you to make this printer as default or not.
  • Page 17 2-4 Install Driver (Win2000) 1. Please insert "Software CD" into CD-ROM drive. (Do not plug USB cable to printer or PC this time). 2. If CD-ROM does not auto start, please double click My Computer Icon in your Window and double click your CD-ROM drive.
  • Page 18 3. Select "Install HiTi Photo Printer 630PL/PS Driver" and install. 4. When you begin install you will see the following screen.
  • Page 19 Signature Not Found.” Please press “yes” to continue. 6. Then will disappear this message to tell you finishing. Press OK to continue. 7. At this time, connect USB cable to printer and PC, then power on the machine. Windows 2000 PnP system will find the driver automatically.
  • Page 20 9. Windows 2000 begin to search a device driver have already installed on system. 10. Found a driver without “Digital Signature Not found” warning message. Please press “Yes” to continue. 11. After copy several files, the Windows 2000 system recognize this printer. Installation is finished.
  • Page 21 2. If CD-ROM does not auto start, please double click My Computer Icon in your Window and double click your CD-ROM drive. 3. Select “Install HiTi Photo Printer 630PL/PS Driver” and install. 4. When you begin install you will see the following screen.
  • Page 22 5. Connect USB cable to printer and PC, then power on the machine. 6. Windows XP begins to search a device driver have already installed on system. 7. Windows XP shows driver incompatibility, press “Yes” to continue installation...
  • Page 23 8. After copy several files, the Windows XP system recognize this printer. Installation is finished.
  • Page 24 2-6 Install PhotoDesiree 1. Please insert "Software CD" into CD-ROM drive. 2. If CD-ROM does not auto start, please double click My Computer Icon in your Window and double click your CD-ROM drive. 3. Select "Install PhotoDesiree " and install. 4.
  • Page 25 2-7 Load paper and ribbon 1. There are 3 types of HiTi paper. Photo Paper (portrait view) 4x4 sticker 4/2/4 sticker...
  • Page 26 2. While taking out the paper, please take the longer exterior part of the tear line, in order to prevent your fingerprint on the paper. 3. Please follow the correct way to hold the paper.
  • Page 27 4. Make sure the tear-line under the longer exterior aimed at the notch in paper tray. 5. Press the upper "ID button" to open the "Ribbon Door".
  • Page 28 6. Use your right hand to take right-lower "Ribbon Cartridge" handler. 7. Hold the "Ribbon Cartridge" and place it inside the printer. Please pay attention to meet the “Drive” while putting the "Ribbon Cartridge". 8. When you finished, close "Ribbon Door".
  • Page 29: Install Hardware

    2-8 Install Hardware 1. Connect "Power Cord" to "AC power connector". 2. Connect "USB Cable" to printer. Connect the other side to PC.
  • Page 30 3. Turn on "AC power Switch". 4. When LED turns stable green, the printer is ready. If LED turns green blinking or orange, please check all the printer status. 5. You will see "New Hardware found" message on the screen.
  • Page 31 2-9 Print 1 Photo 1. Click the image from the Left Window. 2. Change layout style to portrait.
  • Page 32 3. Fit to width. 4. Press "Drag Down to Queue" icon. 5. Press "Print" icon , then Print it. 6. If success, you will see print progress bar appear.
  • Page 33: Chapter 3. Photodesiree

    Chapter 3. PhotoDesiree This chapter is devoted to provide you with comprehensive detail information on the functions of our PhotoDesiree software. PhotoDesiree gives you quality studio result inside the crazy surroundings of your computer. It changes ordinary to extraordinary. It is the vehicle that brings countless moments alive.
  • Page 34 Before you run PhotoDesiree, please preset your display at resolution of 800 x 600 pixels or 1024 x 768 pixels and Hi Color (16bit or higher) or True Color (24 bit) mode.
  • Page 35 3-2 Basic Operation Concepts Follow the step for printing. Step A: Select image file. Step B: Layout your image, Adjust color effects. Step C: Drag to Print Queue, then print.
  • Page 36 1. Mouse select originated function. When you open file, you can drag mouse to select multiple files. 2. Drag and Drop operation. We can do 2 styles drag and drop. Path A: file windows layout windows. Path B: Printing queue Layout windows.
  • Page 37 3. HTF format file When you drag HTF (HiTi Format) format file, screen will display following message. HTF : special format for HiTi PhotoDesiree. HTF is including original printing data and original layout. HTF as COLLECTION: You can save HTF, as your editing/layout project file.
  • Page 38 3-3 Functional Icons PhotoDesiree can be started from the shortcut in the Windows Start menu or double clicking icon on your desktop. File Window Add Image Twain DPOF Thumbnail View Detail View Delete Direct Indexed Printing Right pointing Arrow Brings you images or files that you wish to view and refine.
  • Page 39: Layout Window

    Layout Window Photo paper Sticker 4X4 Sticker 4/2/4 Fit to Height Fit to Width Delete All Edit in ImagEnhancer Edit External Image Editor Gray scaled icon Save Image It is full selection of printing formats. Standard A6 photo and variety of different format can be comprised in this section.
  • Page 40 Images can be save as in album format for easy access. If there are on albums, some icons will be gray-scaled. Execute the final printer command to the printer for image print out. Reset and clean the bottom window for next...
  • Page 41 3-4 Photo printing 1. Click the image from the Left Window. 2. Change layout style to portrait.
  • Page 42 3. Fit to width. 4. Click the downward arrow for printing queue. 5. Click the "Print Queue" icon for print out.
  • Page 43 3-5 ImagEnhancer: light on your photo 1. Click the image from the Left Window. 2. Change layout style to portrait.
  • Page 44 3. Fit to width. 4. Click on editor for ImagEnhancer. Templates of different designs will appear on the left window.
  • Page 45 5. Double click your favorite template. 6. Click on the Text Icon to key in your content, such as “My girl friend Lisa”, and choose correct font style.
  • Page 46 7. Click the finish check on the bottom right. 8. Click the downward arrow for printing queue. 9. Click the Print Queue for print out.
  • Page 47 3-6 Calendar 1. Click the image from the Left Window. 2. Click on editor for ImagEnhancer. 3. Click on the top add calendar. 4. Click year and month follow by type of format and background color. Click the finish check on the bottom left.
  • Page 48 5. Click the finish icon on the bottom and click finish check icon on the follow page. 6. Click the downward arrow for printing queue. 7. Click the Print Queue to print out.
  • Page 49 3-7 ID Picture 1. Click the image from the Left Window. 2. Click on Photo Icon and drag the box right below Photo Icon and select ID One Inch or Two Inches. 3. Drag the box right next to the ID card box for picture combinations. 4.
  • Page 50: Business Card

    3-8 Business Card 1. Click the image from the Left Window. 2. Click on Photo Icon and drag the box right below Photo Icon and select Business Card. 3. Drag the box right next to the business card box for picture combinations. 4.
  • Page 51 5. Click on the Text Icon on the top for text editing and color selection. Finish by Clicking Ok Icon. 6. Click on the bottom left for color and contrast adjustment or Click on the bottom right for rotation and size adjustments. Click the finish check on the bottom right and return back to main menu.
  • Page 52 7. Click the downward arrow for printing queue. 8. Click the Print Queue for print out.
  • Page 53 3-9 Book Marker 1. Click the image from the Left Window. 2. Click on Photo Icon and drag the box right below Photo Icon and select Book Marker. 3. Drag the box right next to the Book Marker box for picture combinations. 4.
  • Page 54 3-10 Sticker 1. Click the image from the Left Window. 2. Click on Sticker Icon. 3. Drag the box right next to the Sticker box for picture combinations. 4. (If need) Use ImagEnhancer to Add colored and transparent text. Add colored and transparent calendar. Rotate and resize photo.
  • Page 55 3-11 Magic Coating and Mirabella Entering into the Magic Coating function, you may choose the built-in horoscope signs or Twelve Branches patterns, or import your image to do some watermark editing: 1. Duplicate to full page (Duplicate): you can decide whether or not import your image to the full page duplication 2.
  • Page 56 You may decide to use which method to convert you color graphic file into a black and white watermark file. 1. Threshold Method (Threshold): The threshold method will convert the image to a black and white graphic file with large contrast. 2.
  • Page 57 After the configurations are set up, you can save it as a self-defined template for later use. Mirabella Mirabella makes use of the analytical printing method to have 9 kinds of unspecific effects for the image. You just need to select your favorable color expression on the monitor screen directly, and you can adjust the color of the image immediately.
  • Page 58: Chapter 4. Driver Details

    Chapter 4. Driver Details 4-1 Driver Setting (Win98) You can find driver setting under Control Panel/Printers. Just choose it and right click “Properties”, the display every details. The printer driver is divided into six different categories:...
  • Page 59 4-1-1 General This Category gives you greater flexibility in printing out photo of your liking. It prints out draft copies of your photos with selection window on the top for image selection and page divider. Upon selecting your photos, please click the bottom preview bottom for draft print out for your review.
  • Page 60 You can drag down the right arrow to make your selection. Use the printer driver below for printing icon provides a full range of driver that you could utilize for printing.
  • Page 61: Color Management

    4-1-3 Color Management This feature allows you to connect or disconnect from various different software setting that will effect the coloration of the printer out. You may selection them from the window below. Please press Add or Cancel bottom to make your selection.
  • Page 62 4-1-4 Sharing This feature is ONLY available when you install “Microsoft Networks". It is using this printer in a local LAN environment. You can share it as a public printer,...
  • Page 63 Titles Gives you a choice between Full Page or 2” ID photo Printer mode Provides range of printer speeds for your selection. Copies edit box set the number of copies that you may want to print.
  • Page 64 4-1-6 Tools...
  • Page 65 Position Calibrating 1. According to your print out, choose the perfect one that matches the sticker dimension. 2. You must fill in the number of PART A and PART B in order to adjust the horizontal and vertical margin. Color Preference Setting 1.
  • Page 66 4-1-7 About This section shows the detail copyright information of this driver and web site address for any inquiries.
  • Page 67 If other part we not mentioned, please take reference with same part on Windows 98. 4-2-1 General "General" tab only display general info of printer. You can change Location, and Add comment if you want to share with others. Please press Printer Preferences… button.
  • Page 68: Printer Preferences

    4-2-2 Printer Preferences When you press “Preference” will appear 3 tabs. These 3 tabs functions are the same as win98 driver. Please "win98 driver settings" for details.
  • Page 69 4-2-3 Ports HiTi printer will create “virtual Printer port” for printing through USB. All you need to do is to make sure that your Printer status is “Connected”.
  • Page 70 4-3 Preview function in driver In Windows 98 /2000, the preview part is the same. Function: Before you printing, if you have checked the box of “Run preview” from the contents of “Setting” tab, preview application will run for the final checking.
  • Page 71: Uninstall Driver

    4-4 Uninstall Driver 4-4-1 Uninstall Win98 driver Driver Uninstalling happened on: If you want to complete uninstall your printer driver, or you want to change new driver. 1. Action: Use Control Panel/Printers/ Choose "Uninstall HiTi USB Photo Printer 630PL/PS", then press "Add/Remove".
  • Page 72 2. Then begin to uninstall driver. 3. Wait the program finished this procedure. 4. Uninstall program will prompt you to restart Windows.
  • Page 73 4-4-2 Uninstall Win2000 driver 1. Under Control Panel/Add Remove Programs, you can find "Uninstall HiTi USB Photo Printer". 2. Then begin to uninstall driver. 3. No system restart required. Finished Uninstall driver.
  • Page 74 4-4-3 Uninstall WinXP driver 1. Under Control Panel/Add Remove Programs, you can find “Uninstall HiTi USB Photo Printer”. 2. Then begin to uninstall driver.
  • Page 75 3. Uninstall program will prompt you to restart Windows.
  • Page 76: Chapter 5. Troubleshooting

    5-1 Orange LED and Troubleshooting In normal condition, the LED on the front panel of your printer shows a green light, which is steady during idling, and blinking during operation. Once the printer detects a problem, the orange LED blinks periodically. The number of...
  • Page 77 If you are not using PhotoDesiree for printing, make sure the setup for paper type is correct in the printer driver as below: Change the setting for paper type at [Control panel]/[Printer]/HiTi USB Photo Printer /[Property]/[Paper Type].
  • Page 78 (4) Insufficient hard disk space; (5) Insufficient onboard memory 8 times Improper action of printer head assistance. Please reboot and check if the printer can automatically resume normal operation. If such problem reoccurs, please contact the distributor or Hi-Ti for repair.
  • Page 79: Error Message And Solution

    If you see error message on the screen, do not press [Yes] immediately, record the message first. Please follow the method described in this section for troubleshooting. Note: After you press [Yes] in the error message window, the printer will reset, and the problem may be cleared during “Reset”. Error...
  • Page 80 Close the ribbon cartridge to the fixed position. Do NOT tear the paper immediately because the paper is stuck in the roller of the printer and cannot be removed. Please turn off your printer first. After 5 seconds, power on the printer.
  • Page 81 Intel Chipset Software: http://support.intel.com/support/chipse Via Chipset Software: http://www.via.com.tw/jsp/en/dr/driver.j Turn off the printer and the PC. Reboot after 5 seconds. If the problem is still there, please contact Hi-Ti or distributor for assistance. Please refer to the installation guide for the installation of the driver.
  • Page 82 The resolution The resolution of the of the monitor screen should be set to setting is too 800X600 or above to make the bundled “PhotoDesiree” software run properly. Please set the resolution of the screen to 800X600 or above. You may set the resolution of the screen at the Windows [Start]/Control panel]/[Monitor]/[Setup].
  • Page 83: Chapter 6. Q&A Of Frequently Asked Questions

    Chapter 6. Q&A of Frequently Asked Questions Operation Problem Installing and Uninstalling Driver Printing Problem Photo output quality Problem Where Can I Get Service for This Product Basic Requirements for Widnows Operating System Problem of Running PhotoDesiree...
  • Page 84: Operating Problem

    Please use Hi-Ti photo paper and sticker. How to get the driver of Hi-Ti Digital Photo Printer? When you purchase Hi-Ti Digital Photo Printer, the driver is bundled in a CD. In addition, you also can download it from the Hi-Ti website: http://www.hi-ti.com/downloads.html...
  • Page 85 Please do not let your operating system enter the suspend or sleep mode. 2. If you are using the USB hub to connect the printer, we recommend you to connect the device to the first level of the hub.
  • Page 86 Q21: When should I change the ribbon cartridge? A21: The Hi-Ti Photo Printer - 630PL/PS will detect the ribbon cartridge automatically. When the ribbon cartridge is used up, the message of “Out of ribbon”...
  • Page 87 Photo Printer, or get more information from the Hi-Ti website: http://www.hi-ti.com/Taiwan/wheretobuy.htm Q28: If I am not using the Hi-TiDigital Photo Printer very often, can we put the ribbon cartridge in the printer all the time? A28: Hi-Ti recommends that stores the ribbon cartridge into the sealed palastic bag to avoid moisture, heat, or contamination by dust if the printer is not used for long time.
  • Page 88 Installing and Uninstalling Driver When I see “Add New Hardware” in the Windows 98 SE operating system that I am using before the Hi-Ti Digital Photo Printer driver is installed, what should I do? 1. Cancel the windows of “Installing Driver”.
  • Page 89 3. After you click the installation, the driver window will appear, please select “Yes”. 4. The files will be copied to your hard disk, and the window will show “Do you want to set the Hi-Ti Photo Printer 630PL/PS as the default printer?” 5. After you selected, the installation is completed.
  • Page 90 How can I uninstall the Hi-Ti Digital Photo Printer driver in Windows 98 SE correctly? 1. Press "Start/Setup/Control panel/Add/Delete Program/Uninstall HiTi USB Photo Printer 630PL/PS. Press “Add or Delete". 2. The window for uninstalling the printer driver will appear. Press “Start”.
  • Page 91: Printing Problem

    (with a slight noise) to locate the labeled mark on the ribbon. After it is found, the photo printer will start printing. If not, the paper will withdraw. If you hear the sound of rotation, but the printer still shows the error message of “Out of ribbon”...
  • Page 92 I do? 1. Make sure the printer and computer are connected properly. 2. Make sure the power of the printer has not been broken down. 3. Make sure you are not printing from two printers. 4. Do not start any other application program during printing.
  • Page 93 USB printer, and lower the transmission speed. Intel Chipset Software: http://support.intel.com/support/chipsets/ Via Chipset Driver: http://www.via.com.tw/jsp/en/dr/driver.jsp 6. Turn off the printer and PC. Turn on the power again after 5 seconds. 7. If the problem is still there, please contact Hi-Ti or its distributor for assistance.
  • Page 94 USB printer, and lower the transmission speed. Intel Chipset Software: Via Chipset Driver: 6. Turn off the printer and PC. Turn on the power again after 5 seconds. 7. If the problem is still there, please contact Hi-Ti or its distributor for assistance.
  • Page 95 Reboot the computer and printer, and print again. 2. Make sure you have installed the Hi-Ti Photo Printer 630PL/PS driver. Q15: What should I do if I see the error message of “Paper empty” in Windows 98, ME, and 2000 operating system? A15: 1.
  • Page 96 Please refer to related documents and website of manufacturers for color matching systems. 4. To assure the photo printed from Hi-Ti Digital Photo Printer is close to the one you see on screen, please confirm the following: 1) Calibrate your monitor.
  • Page 97 Hi-Ti recommends you to use 1200x1600 or above for printing graphic files. How to improve the problem of printing at incorrect starting point? 1. Check the version of your Digital Photo Printer driver is correct. 2. Check whether the position of paper is placed properly from the torn edge.
  • Page 98 2. Do not use the recycled ribbon cartridge for printing. Q16: Why there is horizontal dash lines on the output photo? A16: The input AC voltage may be not stable. Do not use the printer with other device consuming high electricity.
  • Page 99 1-inch photo or 2-inch photo. Q19: How do I execute the printing test for “Position calibration” and adjust the setting? A19: 1. Click “Start/Setup/Printer/HiTi USB Photo Printer 63xPL/Contnet/Tool”. 2. Click Color Setting/White Skin Optimization/Printing Calibration Sketch to run the printing test.
  • Page 100: Operating System

    1. You may buy the ribbon cartridge, photo paper, and sticker from the Hi-Ti distributor. 2. Visit our Hi-Ti website: What should I do if the new printer does not come with an USB cable? Please contact the distributor whom you bought the printer: http://www.hi-ti.com/Taiwan/wheretobuy.htm...
  • Page 101 To maximize the function of the Hi-Ti printer and its related software, your system and hardware equipment should have the following configurations or above: PC compatible with Microsoft Windows operating system, and the recommended processor is at least 500 MHz or faster.
  • Page 102 What should I do if my graphic file is smaller than the image frame? To avoid too much blank along the edges, you can manually adjust the graphic file according to the proportion by appropriate height, width, or from the image editor of ImagEnhancer to adjust the size until it is the same size of the image frame.
  • Page 103 A16: Link to the Hi-Ti website by clicking the HI-Ti logo on the upper left corner to download the updated functions of this software. Hi-Ti Website︰www.hi-ti.com...
  • Page 104: Specification

    Specification Model HiTi 630PL Print Method Dye Diffusion Thermal Transfer Color Continuous-tone output, 256-level each color Resolution 300x300dpi, equals to inkjet 4800dpi Print Pixel 1200x1800 pixels(300x300dpi), Print Size 4x6 inches Paper Size 4x7 inches with detachable boundary Paper Cassette 25 sheets Ribbon Cartridge 50 prints (YMCO) I/O Interface USB 1.1...
  • Page 105: Limited Warranty Statement

    1 year A. Extent of Limited Warranty 1. Hi-Touch Imaging Technologies (HiTi) warrants to the end-user customer that the HiTi products specified above will be free from defects on materials and workmanship for the duration specified above, which duration begins on the date of purchase by the customer.
  • Page 106 5. If HiTi receives, during the applicable warranty period, notice of a defect in any software, media, or ink cartridge product, which is covered by HiTi's warranty, HiTi shall replace the defective product.
  • Page 107 1. To the extent that this Warranty Statement is inconsistent with local law, this Warranty Statement shall be deemed modified to be consistent with such local law. Under such local law, certain disclaimers and limitations of this Warranty Statement may not apply to the customer.
  • Page 108: Customer Technical Support

    1. Printer S/N. 2. Printer Model No. 3. Printer driver version (you can get it from "Control Panel/Printer/HiTi 630 photo printer/Properties/About") 4. PhotoDesiree version. (you can get version number from PhotoDesiree) 5. Brand name/Model/System configuration of your PC.
  • Page 109 Contact Info Hi-Touch Imaging Technologies. Address: 3F, 31, Shuang-Shih Rd. Sec.3, Pan-Chiao City, Taipei County 220, Taiwan Tel: +886-2-82583060 FAX: +886-2-82583062 Web: http://www.hi-ti.com http://www.hitouchimaging.com/contactus.asp E-mail:...

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