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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.

*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 kind of memory card at a time. Eject the loaded memory card before inserting the other kind of memory card.

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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