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DNP DS-ID400 Operating Instructions Manual

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Digital Photo Printer
DS-ID400

Operating Instructions

Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and
retain it for future reference.
3-00D-053-12 (1)
© 2012 Dai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd.

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Digital Photo Printer DS-ID400 Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference. 3-00D-053-12 (1) © 2012 Dai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd.
  • Page 2 The Authorized Representative for EMC and product To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not safety is DNP PHOTO IMAGING EUROPE SAS, ZI expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. PARIS NORD II - BP 51077, 22 AVENUE DES...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Chapter 1 Overview What This Product Can Do ............. 6 Information Updates ................7 Supported Storage Media and File Formats ......... 7 Chapter 2 Preparation Supplied Accessories ..............9 Names and Functions of Parts ............. 10 Front ....................10 Rear .....................
  • Page 4 Configuring Settings for Printing with Wireless LAN SD Cards..................21 Supported Wireless LAN SD Cards ............ 21 About the Supplied Wireless LAN SD Cards ........21 Configuring the Wireless LAN SD Card ..........21 Formatting Wireless LAN SD Cards........... 22 Using Expansion SD Cards ............
  • Page 5 Layout List..................38 Troubleshooting ................39 Printer ....................39 Wireless LAN SD Cards ..............39 Error Messages ..................40 Specifications ................41 Table of Contents...

  • Page 6: Chapter 1 Overview

    Overview Chapter Logo printing What This Product Can You can include logos on photo printouts by inserting an SD card on which the logos, text, or original designs are stored into the unit (see page 23). Printing from computers When the unit is connected to a computer via a USB cable, This unit allows you to transfer image data from data sent from the computer can be printed on the unit (see commercially available digital cameras via wireless LAN...

  • Page 7: Information Updates

    Information Updates Supported Storage Media and File Formats For the latest information, visit the DS-ID400 support site (http://dnpphoto.net/support-e/). Supported storage media The unit supports the following storage media. • SD cards • USB memory devices 1) SDXC is not supported.
  • Page 8 Trademarks • SD and SDXC are trademarks of SD-3C, LLC. • Other product names are the registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective owners. • Rasterize processing for TrueType font is based on software from the FreeType Team. • This software is based in part on the work of the Independent JPEG Group.

  • Page 9: Chapter 2 Preparation

    Preparation Chapter Supplied Accessories Make sure that the following accessories are supplied. Paper trays (2, large/small) Cleaning cartridge (1) Guideline sticker sheet (1) Wireless LAN SD cards (2) (one card comes inserted in the printer’s SD card slot) Ferrite core (1) CD-ROM (1) Before Using this Printer (1) * Only with models supplied with wireless LAN SD cards...

  • Page 10: Names And Functions Of Parts

    Names and Functions of Parts Front (13) (14) (5)(6) (8)(9) (10) (11) (12) (1) SD card slot (8) EXEC button Insert an SD card or wireless LAN SD card here. When operating the menu, press this to execute selected menu items. (2) USB port (device) (9) Control button Use this to connect the unit to a computer via a USB...

  • Page 11: Rear

    (13) Cartridge compartment Slowly blinking (green): Wireless network connection is established and all DPOF print marks are canceled, or Insert the print cartridge here. cleaning is in progress. (14) Cartridge release lever Rapidly blinking (green): Image data is being received, or storage media is being accessed.

  • Page 12: Installation

    Installation Loading Print Packs Connecting the Power Cord Handling Print Packs Attach the ferrite core to the end of the power cord (not Notes supplied) that connects to the unit. • A print pack contains a print cartridge and print paper. Position the ferrite core about 3 cm (1 inch) away Be sure to use the print cartridge and print paper...

  • Page 13: Loading Print Packs

    Inserting the print paper Loading Print Packs Set the print paper inside the paper tray. Loading the print cartridge Press the PUSH OPEN area at the top of the cartridge compartment cover to open it. Cartridge compartment cover Insert the print paper with the protective sheet facing Insert the print cartridge until it clicks into place.

  • Page 14: Replacing Print Packs

    Fully insert the paper tray. Replacing Print Packs If the print cartridge or print paper runs out during printing, the status indicator lights orange and an error message appears. Perform the following to replace the print pack. Removing the Print Cartridge Press the PUSH OPEN area at the top of the cartridge compartment cover to open it.

  • Page 15: Repairing Breaks In The Ink Ribbon

    Repairing Breaks in the Ink Ribbon Inserting Storage Media The remaining ribbon can be used after repairing it with (SD Cards / USB Memory adhesive tape. Devices) Remove the print cartridge. Pull the ribbon on the spool, attach one edge of a strip Insert and remove storage media only when the unit is in of adhesive tape along the entire length of the ribbon’s standby mode and [READY] appears on the LCD display.

  • Page 16: Startup And Shutdown

    Startup and Shutdown Startup Press and hold the on/standby button for at least 1 second to turn on the unit. The unit starts up, and [READY] appears on the LCD display. If there is no print cartridge or print paper loaded, the status indicator lights orange and an error message appears on the LCD display.

  • Page 17: Chapter 3 Settings

    Settings Chapter After preparing the unit, configure language settings, ID Note photo printing, and other settings. The menu screens cannot be displayed while error messages appear on the LCD display. Resolve the error, and press the MENU button when [READY] appears on the display.

  • Page 18: Selecting The Language

    Selecting the Language Configuring Settings for ID Photo Prints Select the display language of menus and error messages that appear on the LCD display. Selecting the Layout Press the MENU button. Select the layout you want to print from the ID photo Press on the control button to display [SYSTEM] layout templates stored on the unit or on an expansion SD...

  • Page 19: Selecting Color Or Monochrome For Prints

    Press to select the layout name you want to Turning auto alignment ON configure. Press the MENU button. Press to switch between [ENABLE] and [DISABLE]. Press on the control button to display [ID PHOTO SETTINGS] on the LCD display. Repeat steps 6 and 7 if you want to configure other layouts.

  • Page 20: Adjusting The Exposure Automatically

    Press on the control button to display [PRINT SETTINGS] on the LCD display. Press [PRINT OFFSET] appears. Press to display [FILENAME PRINT]. Press to switch between [ON] and [OFF] for file information printing. When you finish configuration, press the EXEC button.

  • Page 21: Configuring Settings For Printing With Wireless Lan Sd Cards

    Configuring a card for use with the digital Configuring Settings for camera Printing with Wireless Insert the wireless LAN SD card into the SD card slot on the unit. LAN SD Cards Press the MENU button. This function is only available on models that are supplied Press on the control button to display [WIRELESS with wireless LAN SD cards.

  • Page 22: Formatting Wireless Lan Sd Cards

    Formatting Wireless LAN SD Cards Using Expansion SD Wireless LAN SD cards that have been formatted on a Cards camera or computer may not operate properly on this unit. In such cases, use the SD Formatter software provided by the SD Association to reformat the cards. An SD card (expansion SD card) for storing essential data You can download SD Formatter from the following Web and settings is required to use the following functions:...

  • Page 23: Adding Logos

    If you print photos with a logo selected, the logo will be Saving layouts included on the prints. Save created layouts to the “\DNP\DSID400\IDPhoto” To disable logo printing folder on the expansion SD card. Select [NONE] in step 6 above, and press the EXEC button to disable logo printing.

  • Page 24: Chapter 4 Operation

    Operation Chapter This chapter focuses on print operations using wireless • External flash LAN SD cards while also describing other print methods. Use a device that is compatible with your digital camera. Guide number of about 25 is recommended. • Diffuser Note Diffusing surface of about 100 ×...

  • Page 25: Wireless Connection

    Three sizes of guideline stickers are supplied: 69 mm • If the card for use with the digital camera is inserted in (2.7"), 71 mm (2.8"), and 76 mm (3.0"). Use the sticker the printer, or the card for use with the printer is inserted size that matches the size of the monitor on your digital in the digital camera, proper network connection will not camera.

  • Page 26: Shooting Id Photos And Printing Wirelessly

    • If the size of the face does not match the frame, align the Shooting ID Photos and face so that it fits within the frame while keeping it as large as possible. Printing Wirelessly Shooting Photos Shooting configurations Configure settings for shooting according to your digital camera and shooting environment.

  • Page 27: Saving Printed Photos Onto Usb Memory Devices

    Check that the antenna icon appears on the unit’s LCD Saving Printed Photos onto USB display and that wireless connection is established. Memory Devices For details on checking the connection, see “Wireless connection” on page 25. If you insert a USB memory device into the unit’s USB port (host), the photo that was sent from the digital camera Use the digital camera’s DPOF print mark function to and printed will also be saved to the USB memory device.

  • Page 28: Printing Photos Stored On Storage Media

    Press to select the image file you want to print. Printing Photos Stored on DCF-standard files will be displayed in order, starting with the most recent files (i.e., files that include the Storage Media highest numbers in their names). Press the EXEC button. You can print photos that are stored on SD cards or USB memory devices.

  • Page 29: Reprinting The Photo Printed Last (Copy Print)

    Reprinting the Photo Printing from Computers Printed Last (Copy Print) When the unit is connected to a computer via a commercially available USB cable, data sent from the The data for the last photo that was printed is stored on the computer can be printed on the unit.
  • Page 30 Notes • Before connecting the unit to the computer, make sure that the unit is turned off. If the unit is turned on, it may not be recognized properly. • Operation is not guaranteed with connections via USB hubs. Printing from Computers...

  • Page 31: Chapter 5 Maintenance

    Maintenance Chapter Open the cartridge compartment cover, and remove Cleaning the print cartridge. Insert the supplied cleaning cartridge, and close the cartridge compartment cover. Cleaning the Inside of the Printer If white lines or dots appear on printed photos, clean the inside of the printer using the supplied cleaning cartridge (white) and the protective sheet contained in the print pack.

  • Page 32: Adjusting Print Settings

    Adjusting the quality for monochrome Adjusting Print Settings prints After step 3 in “Adjusting the quality for color prints,” press on the control button to display [COLOR The print quality and print position can be adjusted on this ADJUST B/W] and enter the quality adjustment mode for unit.

  • Page 33: Adjusting The Print Position

    pressing for CYN-RED weakens red, while cyan, its Memo complementary color, is strengthened. You can adjust contrast by adjusting DARK and LIGHT simultaneously. Adjusting both in the + direction using Strong strengthens contrast, while adjusting both in the – direction using weakens it.

  • Page 34: Restoring The Default Settings

    Restoring the Default Updating the Firmware Settings You can update the unit’s firmware. For information on the latest firmware, visit the DS-ID400 You can return the settings on the unit to their factory support site (http://dnpphoto.net/support-e/). default settings. Save the firmware update to an SD card or USB Press the MENU button.

  • Page 35: Appendix

    Appendix that tends to produce quantities of moisture, Precautions condensation may form inside the unit. Using the unit in such cases may result in errors and even malfunctions. If condensation forms, turn off the power and leave the unit standing for at least one hour. Installation •...

  • Page 36: Notes On Storage Media

    Notes on using SD cards Notes on Storage Media • Be sure to read the operating instructions accompanying your memory card before using it. • Do not format the supplied wireless LAN SD cards. • Do not attempt to use any memory card that is not This unit supports SD cards and USB memory devices.
  • Page 37 • Compatibility is not guaranteed for all USB memory devices. Notes on Storage Media...

  • Page 38: Layout List

    Layout List The following layouts for ID photos are preinstalled on the unit. a: Photo size (width) b: Photo size (height) c: Offset (distance between top of frame and head) d: Face size Layout name Description Photo size Offset Face size Number of photos on (W×H, mm) (mm)

  • Page 39: Troubleshooting

    Wireless LAN SD Cards Troubleshooting Symptom Cause/remedy Before sending the unit out for servicing, check the items Connection cannot be The wireless LAN SD cards are listed below. If the problem persists, contact your dealer. established. not inserted. Insert a wireless LAN SD card into both the unit and the digital camera.

  • Page 40: Error Messages

    Symptom Cause/remedy Error Messages Images cannot be If the unit and the digital camera transferred. are out of range or the signal is weak, the transfer rate may drop, Display Cause/remedy increasing the transfer time, or SET NEW RIBBON The print cartridge is not inserted connection may not be PUSH [EXEC] properly.

  • Page 41: Specifications

    Display Cause/remedy Specifications NO IMAGE DATA Printable image files cannot be found on the storage media when trying to print from storage media. Printable data does not exist on Power requirements the internal memory when trying 100 to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz to perform copy print.
  • Page 42 Maximum number of pixels to be handled JPEG: 8,000 (H) × 6,000 (V) or 8,000 (V) × 6,000 (H) pixels TIFF: 8,000 (H) × 6,000 (V) or 8,000 (V) × 6,000 (H) pixels Maximum number of files to be handled 9,999 files for each storage media Accessories supplied Paper trays (2, large/small)

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