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- Page 1 MULTIMEDIA PRINTER GV-PT2 INSTRUCTIONS ENGLISH For Customer Use: Enter below the Serial No. of the GV-PT2U Multimedia Printer. The serial number is located on the bottom of the GV-PT2U. Model No. GV-PT2U Serial No. LPT0002-023B...
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Page 2: Dear Customer
(servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. The GV-PT2 Multimedia Printer should be used with: AC 120 V`, 60 Hz To prevent electric shock and hazards, DO NOT use any other power source. - Page 3 IMPORTANT PRODUCT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Electrical energy can perform many useful functions. But improper use can result in potential electrical shock or fire hazards. This product has been engineered and manufactured to assure your personal safety. In order not to defeat the built-in safeguards, observe the following basic rules for its installation, use and servicing.
- Page 4 1. Accessories To avoid personal injury: • Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table. It may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the product. • Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the product.
- Page 5 As the thermal heads become worn, print quality will gradually decrease. When you notice a decline in quality, it is possible that the heads may need to be replaced. Consult your JVC dealer. MOISTURE CONDENSATION If condensation occurs inside the printer, it may adhere to print paper during printing, causing poor quality prints and paper jams.
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Page 6: Major Features
MAJOR FEATURES This printer allows you to print text or images on standard or seal paper in any of one of several formats. MULTI-PRINT Print 4 or 16 images on one sheet. The same image ... (page 24) INSET PRINT (page 28) - Page 7 •HAPPY BIRTHDAY •CONGRATULATIONS •WISH YOU WERE HERE BUILT-IN CAPTURE FACILITY (page 63) Images stored in the printer can be transferred to your computer. The transferred image can be processed or printed using commer- cially available software. Video cassette label (page 34)
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Page 8: Table Of Contents
Video Cassette Label Print ... 34 Name Sticker Print ... 36 Calendar Print... 38 Stored Title Impose ... 40 Camera Title Impose ... 42 Masking Print ... 44 Snapshot Print ... 46 Editing Index ... 48 PERSONAL COMPUTER PRINTER SECTION INTRODUCTION CONTENTS... - Page 9 INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE OPEN & CLOSE (Basic Operation Procedure) CONTROLS AND OPERATIONS PRINTING PROCEDURE Video Printer Operation ... 63 PC Operation ... 64 Print Operation ... 64 How The Setup Dialog Works... 66 How The Spooler Window Works ... 67...
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Page 10: Controls, Indicators And Connectors
• Lights when the PC mode is on. Remote Control Signal Receiver REMOTE PAUSE connector • Used when printing snapshots or an editing index from a JVC camcorder or video cassette recorder. Connect a commercially available ø3.5mm mini plug to either the camcorder’s editing jack or the video cassette recorder’s... -
Page 11: Rear View
Power Cord • Plug into an AC outlet (AC 120 V). HS-V1U (Ver. 1.08) is not compatible with the GV-PT2U. (If the version number is not printed on the HS-V1U's diskette, that means that the version is 1.08.) A version of HS-V1U compatible with the... -
Page 12: Remote Control Unit
CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS (cont.) Remote Control Unit Transmitter SOURCE select button TITLE button MASKING button MENU control button CURSOR control button OK button POWER TITLE SOURCE MEMORY FRAME MASKING STABILIZER PRINT MENU FORMAT MODE CANCEL POWER button MEMORY button FRAME STABILIZER PRINT button FORMAT control button... -
Page 13: Preparation Of The Remote Control (Rc) Unit
PREPARATION OF THE REMOTE CONTROL (RC) UNIT How to install the batteries Place two R03/AAA batteries in the compartment. Align the batteries as shown. Notes on the batteries Remove the batteries from the RC unit when not using it for a long period. If the RC unit does not work properly, remove the batteries from the unit and let it stand for a while, then replace the batteries... -
Page 14: Connections
Make sure that you have easy access to the AC outlet which the printer is plugged into so that it can be immediately unplugged in case of emergency. Connect the printer power plug to a different AC outlet from the TV and VCR. - Page 15 (editing cable optionally available or provided with a JVC camcorder) Use this cable when using a JVC camcorder equipped with an Editing connector, or a JVC VCR equipped with an R.A. EDIT or SPECIAL FUNCTION connector. Connect to image...
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Page 16: Installation Of Ink Cassette
mark Lock lever INSTALLATION OF INK CASSETTE Install the ink cassette included with the optionally available color print paper sheet set. OPEN CASSETTE DOOR Pull the right top of the door in the direction indicated by the arrow to open it. TAKE UP SLACK Turn the roller on the side with the “... - Page 17 PV-50SFAU sheet, wait until printing is finished. If you write something or stick something on before printing, the printer may not work properly. Carefully read the precautions in the color print paper sheet set box and on the back of the color print paper sheet set before using.
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Page 18: Loading The Paper Tray
To printer Printing side Partition panel Detection marks Output tray LOADING THE PAPER TRAY Opening the paper tray Open the lid while pushing Inserting color print paper sheets in the paper tray 1. Keep the partition panel upright. If it is... -
Page 19: Preparation
Use print sheets and ink cassette from the same kit. Open the output tray. Connect image source to the printer (page 14). Plug the printer’s power cable into an AC outlet and press the POWER button. Power comes on and the POWER indicator lights. -
Page 20: Basic Printing
This section explains how to print a single image — for example, if you want to print individual photographs to put in a photo album. TITLE SOURCE FRAME MASKING STABILIZER MENU FORMAT Preparation See page 19. FORMAT SELECT MENU : HORIZONTAL LAYOUT : OFF MULTI... - Page 21 If you want to print multiple copies of the same scene ... select the number of print copies on the PRINTER MENU screen. You can select up to 25 copies (page 22). When printing two or more copies, you can press the CANCEL button on the remote control unit at any time to stop print operation after finishing the currently printing page.
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Page 22: Different Types Of Printing
1 – 99 Setting (with remote control unit) PRESS POWER •Power comes on and POWER indicator lights. PRESS MENU •PRINTER MENU appears on the connected monitor. PRESS CURSOR BUTTONS TO PLACE THE POINTER THE DESIRED ITEM DIFFERENT TYPES OF PRINTING... -
Page 23: Select Layout
4 or 16 in horizontal STROBE <HIGH> layout) STROBE <LOW> : Factory setting. When you unplug the printer and plug it again, the default factory settings are restored. FORMAT SELECT MENU : HORIZONTAL LAYOUT MULTI... -
Page 24: Multi-Print (Same Scene)
Multi-Print (Same Scene) You can print the same image 4 or 16 times on one sheet. TITLE SOURCE FRAME MASKING STABILIZER MENU FORMAT Preparation See page 19. FORMAT SELECT MENU : HORIZONTAL LAYOUT : 16 MULTI CONTENT : SAME PIX SELECT [ / ] OK [ OK ] QUIT [ FORMAT ]... - Page 25 Output tray Print lamp FRAME STABILIZER Switching between ON/OFF of FRAME STABILIZER is not available in Multi-Print (same scene) mode. BEGIN SOURCE PLAYBACK Fast-forward or rewind the source tape to find the desired scene, then start playback a little before the scene. PRESS MEMORY WHEN THE DE- SIRED IMAGE APPEARS •The image is stored in memory and appears...
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Page 26: Multi-Print (Different Scenes)
Multi-Print (Different Scenes) You can print various images on the same print sheet. TITLE SOURCE FRAME MASKING STABILIZER MENU FORMAT Preparation See page 19. FORMAT SELECT MENU : HORIZONTAL LAYOUT : 16 MULTI CONTENT : SELECTED PIX SELECT [ / ] OK [ OK ] QUIT [ FORMAT ] DIFFERENT TYPES OF PRINTING (cont.) - Page 27 •You can select which position to store next by pressing the cursor buttons •With ON SCREEN set to OFF on the PRINTER MENU (Page 22), only the position stored in memory appears on the display. PRESS SOURCE TO CALL UP THE...
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Page 28: Inset Print
Inset Print TITLE SOURCE FRAME MASKING STABILIZER MENU FORMAT Preparation See page 19. FORMAT SELECT MENU : HORIZONTAL LAYOUT : OFF MULTI SELECT [ / ] OK [ OK ] QUIT [ FORMAT ] DIFFERENT TYPES OF PRINTING (cont.) POWER 4,10 MEMORY PRINT... - Page 29 FORMAT SELECT MENU : HORIZONTAL LAYOUT MULTI CONTENT : SELECTED PIX SELECT [ / ] SET [ / ] OK [ OK ] QUIT [ FORMAT ] Position of the sub scene to be stored displayed on screen FRAME STABILIZER If MEMORY display is not stable, press F.STABILIZER button to call up “F.STABILIZER ON”...
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Page 30: Strobe Print
Strobe Print The printer stores a selected number of images at short intervals, and print them on one sheet. SOURCE TITLE FRAME MASKING STABILIZER MENU FORMAT Preparation See page 19. FORMAT SELECT MENU : HORIZONTAL LAYOUT : 16 MULTI CONTENT : STROBE... - Page 31 Output tray Print lamp FRAME STABILIZER Switching between ON/OFF of FRAME STABILIZER is not available in the Strobe Print mode. BEGIN SOURCE PLAYBACK Fast-forward or rewind the source tape to find the desired scene, then start playback a little before the scene. PRESS MEMORY WHEN THE DE- SIRED IMAGE APPEARS •The images are automatically stored at...
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Page 32: Vertical Layout Print
Vertical Layout Print An image can be printed on the upper half of a print sheet. TITLE SOURCE FRAME STABILIZER MASKING MENU FORMAT Preparation See page 19. FORMAT SELECT MENU : HORIZONTAL LAYOUT : OFF MULTI SELECT [ / ] OK [ OK ] QUIT [ FORMAT ] FORMAT SELECT MENU... - Page 33 Image on the TV monitor The area within the broken line is stored in memory. Image to be stored FRAME STABILIZER Switching between ON/OFF of FRAME STABILIZER is not available in the Vertical Layout mode. BEGIN SOURCE PLAYBACK Fast-forward or rewind the source tape to find the desired scene, then start playback a little before the scene.
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Page 34: Video Cassette Label Print
Video Cassette Label Print You can print video cassette labels that you can use to record the contents of your video cassettes. Use the optional Color Print Paper Sheet Set PV-25SFSAU. TITLE SOURCE FRAME MASKING STABILIZER MENU FORMAT Preparation See page 19. FORMAT SELECT MENU : HORIZONTAL LAYOUT... - Page 35 Output tray Print lamp FRAME STABILIZER Switching between ON/OFF of FRAME STABILIZER is not available in the Video Cassette Label Print mode. To affix labels on video cassettes ... First cut out the labels and then stick onto video cassettes. BEGIN SOURCE PLAYBACK Fast-forward or rewind the source tape to find the desired scene, then start playback a little...
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Page 36: Name Sticker Print
Name Sticker Print You can print 16 separate copies of the same image. Use the optional Color Print Paper Sheet Set PV-25SFSAU. TITLE SOURCE FRAME MASKING STABILIZER MENU FORMAT Preparation See page 19. FORMAT SELECT MENU : HORIZONTAL LAYOUT : OFF MULTI SELECT [ / ] OK [ OK ]... - Page 37 Output tray Print lamp FRAME STABILIZER Switching between ON/OFF of FRAME STABILIZER is not available in the Name Sticker Print mode. BEGIN SOURCE PLAYBACK Fast-forward or rewind the source tape to find the desired scene, then start playback a little before the scene.
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Page 38: Calendar Print
Calendar Print You can print an image and calendar together. Available only with the vertical layout. TITLE SOURCE FRAME MASKING STABILIZER MENU FORMAT Preparation See page 19. FORMAT SELECT MENU : CALENDAR LAYOUT SELECT [ / ] OK [ OK ] QUIT [ FORMAT ] DIFFERENT TYPES OF PRINTING (cont.) POWER... - Page 39 MAKE/ERASE CALENDAR : 1997 YEAR : JUN MONTH ERASE CALENDAR SELECT [ / ] SET [ / ] OK [ OK ] QUIT [ FORMAT ] MEMORY display on vertical layout appears in the center of screen together with this MAKE/ ERASE CALENDAR display Image on the TV monitor The area within...
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Page 40: Stored Title Impose
Stored Title Impose Five different titles including “HAPPY BIRTHDAY” are stored in the printer and can be called up for superimposed printing. Colors and positions of the titles are set in advance. TITLE SOURCE FRAME MASKING STABILIZER MENU FORMAT Preparation See page 19. - Page 41 PRINTER MENU appears. 2. Press cursor buttons 3. Press cursor buttons 4. Press OK. PRINTER MENU disappears with no message displayed on screen. If you want to change the title ... redo the steps 2 through 4 . PRESS OK •Screen turns blue with “Please wait.”...
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Page 42: Camera Title Impose
Camera Title Impose You can print a scene or image with your own handwritten characters or drawing imposed on it. The title or drawing will cover the entire image area of the color print paper sheet, regardless of the “MULTI” setting. TITLE MASKING MENU... - Page 43 SELECT/ERASE TITLE CAMERA TITLE ERASE TITLE SELECT [ / ] OK [ OK ] QUIT [ TITLE ] SET CAMERA TITLE SET CAMERA TITLE : BLACK : BLACK COLOR COLOR : NO : NO INVERSE INVERSE SELECT [ / ] SELECT [ / ] OK [ OK ] OK [ OK ]...
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Page 44: Masking Print
Masking Print You can print an image inside a frame by masking part of the image. Four different frame shapes are available. Star TITLE SOURCE FRAME MASKING STABILIZER MENU FORMAT Preparation See page 19. SELECT/ERASE MASKING : STAR SHAPE : BLACK COLOR ERASE MASKING SELECT [ / ]... - Page 45 Output tray Print lamp PRESS OK •Screen turns blue with “Please wait.” displayed. The masking superimposed on the image then appears on MEMORY display. •If you want to title-superimpose at the same time, follow the steps 2 through 4 on page •When both the masking and title are super- imposed on the image, the title appears on the frame.
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Page 46: Snapshot Print
Snapshot Print If you have a JVC camcorder with a Snapshot Search function (such as the GR-SV7 and GR- DV1), you can easily locate and print snapshots. TITLE SOURCE FRAME MASKING STABILIZER MENU FORMAT Preparation Connect the camcorder’s editing connector to the PAUSE connector on the printer using the editing cable supplied with the camcorder, or a commercially available ø3.5 mini plug. - Page 47 SHOT BUTTON •Refer to the camcorder’s instruction manual for details. •The camcorder automatically locates the beginning of the snapshot, and the printer stores the scene. •When the number of scenes set in 2 is stored, the MEMORY display is entered.
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Page 48: Editing Index
Editing Index When you edit a source tape using Random Assemble Editing (available on selected JVC camcorders and VCRs), you can print out the scenes at the Edit-In and Edit-Out points you’ve registered. This allows you to make an editing index. - Page 49 EDITING INDEX. PRESS OK •MODE SELECT MENU disappears and EDITING INDEX appears. •16 image sections are displayed regardless of the number of scenes set on the PRINTER MENU. PRESS THE CAMCORDER’S EDIT START BUTTON OR THE VCR’S START BUTTON •Edit indexing begins and the Edit-In and Edit-...
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Page 51: Personal Computer Printer Section
The Readme.TXT file provides additional information for setup and information that is not included in the instruction manual. Please read the file before installing the provided software program. q You can find the latest information (in English) on the provided software program at our www server: <www>http://www.jvc-victor.co.jp/... -
Page 52: Introduction
REQUIRED HARDWARE qBi-Directional 25-pin printer interface q486DX2 or higher CPU OPERATING ENVIRONMENT qPersonal computer with Microsoft * Windows * Operating System Version 3.1 (also verified to run with Microsoft Windows 95) * Microsoft and Windows United States and other countries. -
Page 53: Software Features
A commercially available printer cable (3 m or shorter). Use one capable of all-pin wiring. Some PCs are compatible only with a particular design of printer cable. Consult your dealer before purchasing a cable. When using a printer cable which is over 3 m long, a transmission error may occur. (Example) 25-pin male... -
Page 54: Peripheral Unit Connections
q When connecting components, make sure all units are turned off. Machine with S-Video or Video output connector PERIPHERAL UNIT CONNECTIONS (Set the input select switch to VIDEO (EXT.IN)) To VIDEO INPUT To VIDEO To S-VIDEO OUTPUT OUTPUT connector connector An S-Video cable connection is recommended for optimal image quality. - Page 55 Rear panel jack To VIDEO OUTPUT connector Printer Front panel jack REMOTE PAUSE S INPUT VIDEO To S-VIDEO INPUT connector To VIDEO INPUT connector VIDEO OUTPUT PARALLEL connector Commercially available printer cable (bi- directional parallel interface) Parallel (printer) connector...
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Page 56: Installing The Software
•If you agree with the Software License Agreement, type [Yes]. If not, type [No] to quit the program. •When the setup is complete, the “JVC GV-PT2 Capture” icon appears on the screen. •[Normal installation completed] message is displayed. Click the <Reboot> button. - Page 57 . GV-PT2 Installer Original directory Directory to copy to C:\WINDOWS\JVC Group Name to JVC GV-PT2 Capture Cancel Information(V) Type the name of a program, folder, or document, and Windows will open it for you. a:\setup Cancel P l e a s e r e a d t h e f o l l o w i n g c o n t r a c t .
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Page 58: Getting Started
If you’re using Windows 3.1, open the JVC GV-PT2 Capture group on the program manager and double-click the JVC GV-PT2 Capture icon. If you’re using Windows 95, select JVC GV-PT2 Capture on the start menu and start it. OPEN & CLOSE (Basic Operation Procedure) - Page 59 Once the program has loaded, Windows 3.1 displays the screen shown below. Control menu button File(F) Edit(E) Image(I) Window(W) Help(H) The titlebar and menubar look different on Windows 95. Control menu button File(F) Edit(E) Image(I) Window(W) Help(H) CLOSING THE PROGRAM Double-click the control menu button in Windows 3.1 or click Close GV-PT2 Capture Utility (X) on the [File (F)] menu.
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Page 60: Controls And Operations
Exit Ca pt u r e Ut ilit y (X ) CONTROLS AND OPERATIONS Edit(E) Image(I) Window(W) Help Select to capture the image stored in printer into the computer. Select to change the file content without changing the file name. This erases all the content previously entered. - Page 61 Edit(E) Undo(Z) Copy(C) Rotate 90 Clockwise(9) Rotate 90 Counterclockwise(0) Resize(S) Change Color Mode(C) Captured image File(E) Edit(E) Image(I) Window(W) Help(H) Click Undo when you want to restore the previous image. Edit(E) Undo(Z) Copy(C) Rotate 90 Clockwise(9) Rotate 90 Counterclockwise(0) Resize(S) Change Color Mode(C) Captured image File(E) Edit(E) Image(I) Window(W) Help(H)
- Page 62 Window(W) Tile(T) Cascade(C) Arrange Icons 1 Capture1 2 Capture2 3 Capture3 4 Capture4 • Tile File(F) Edit(E) Image(I) Window(W) Help(H) • Arrange Icons File(F) Edit(E) Image(I) Window(W) Help(H) Help(H) Contents(I) About GV-PT2 Capture Utility(A) CONTROLS AND OPERATIONS (cont.) Arranges the captured images side by side and stacked one upon another. A maximum of four tiles are visible at one time.
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Page 63: Printing Procedure
Refer to page 19. VIDEO PRINTER OPERATION Make sure that the ON LINE lamp is off (in video printer mode). •If it is on, press and hold the SOURCE button for at least two seconds to turn off the lamp. -
Page 64: Pc Operation
Set up the printer. (Example) •Windows 95 Select [Print (P)] of the File menu to call up the print display. Select [JVC GV-PT2] in the printer name box. •Windows 3.1 Select [Printer Setup (R)] of the File menu to call up the printer setup display. Select [JVC GV-PT2] as the printer name. - Page 65 •Click [OK] on the display on page 64 to open the [Spooler] window. When the all the print data is transferred to the printer (the spooler bar reaches the end), printing starts. • When printing is finished, press and hold the SOURCE button for at least two seconds to turn the ON LINE lamp off (video printer mode).
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Page 66: How The Setup Dialog Works
. [Normal (N)] Click to set contrast and brightness to normal. . [Help (H)] Click to call up help information. . [Version (A)] Click to display the GV-PT2 printer driver version. Cancel Normal(N) High Help(H)… Bright... -
Page 67: How The Spooler Window Works
Help(H) Transmitting now. . Spooler bar box Displays progress of the data transfer from PC to printer. Print starts when the bar is fully down. . Help button Click to call up help information for the spooler window. Same as [Help] on the menu bar. -
Page 68: Troubleshooting
Power is turned on, or title impose or masking data are being prepared. Printer internal temperature rises. The message may remain for about 3 minutes until the printer has cooled down. Ink cassette not set or improperly set. Insert the ink cassette until it clicks and close the cover. - Page 69 WHAT TO DO IF ANY OF THE MESSAGES BELOW APPEAR VIDEO PRINTER MODE Message Paper jammed. Remove paper. Close back door. PC mode is selected. Video printer mode is selected. Waiting for transfer of captured data. Transferring cap- tured data!!
- Page 70 With the printer ON LINE lamp on, [File]-[Capture New] is selected on the Capture Utility window. Press and hold the printer ON LINE button for at least 2 seconds to turn the lamp off. Then store the image to be printed, select “CAPTURE” on the MODE SELECT MENU and press OK.
- Page 71 Printing will be cancelled. Appears when: Action: The printer is in video printer mode when a print command is issued from the PC. Press and hold the printer ON LINE button for at least 2 seconds to turn the lamp on.
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Page 72: Other Problems
The colors on the TV screen may be somewhat different from those actually printed, which is normal with this Printer. you are making multiple prints of images recorded in “SQUEEZE” or “CINEMA” mode. -
Page 73: Output Tray
WHEN PAPER JAMS Unplug the power cord. •The stored image disappears. Remove the jammed sheet from the output tray. Output tray If no paper is jammed in the output tray Remove the paper tray and remove the jammed sheet. If no paper is jammed in the slot of the paper tray Remove the jammed paper removing door and remove the paper. -
Page 74: Specifications
Power Power consumption Signal Print format Print quality Print medium Connectors Operating temperature Operating humidity Storage temperature Operating position Dimensions Weight Design and specifications subject to change without notice. AC 120 V `, 60 Hz During printing : Approx. 63 W, 1.0 A When idle : Approx. -
Page 75: Index
42 Number of Images ... pg. 64 pg. 60 pg. 60 ON SCREEN ... pg. 17 pg. 23 PRINTER MENU ... pg. 48 pg. 68–71 Snapshot Print ... Stored Title Impose ... Strobe Print ... pg. 23 Strobe Speed ... - Page 76 COPYRIGHT© 1997 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD. JVC COMPANY OF AMERICA DIVISION OF US JVC CORP. 41 Slater Drive, Elmwood Park, N.J. 07407 JVC CANADA INC. 21 Finchdene Square, Scarborough Ontario M1X 1A7 Printed in Japan U/U(C) 0197MNV...