FARGO electronics FOTO 970627-510489-(04) User manual

970627-510489-(04)
UserÕs Manual
© 1997 by FARGO Electronics, Incorporated
™
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Notices
The information in this document is subject to change without notice.
FARGO ELECTRONICS, INCORPORATED, 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.
FARGO shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental damages in connection with the
furnishing, performance, or use of this material.
This document contains proprietary information which is protected by copyright. All rights are
reserved. No part of this document may be photocopied, reproduced, or translated into another
language without the prior written consent of FARGO Electronics, Incorporated.
Patent Pending.
Trademark Acknowledgments
FotoFUN!, FotoMUG!, and FotoLABEL! are trademarks and FARGO is a registered trademark of FARGO
Electronics, Incorporated. IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines
Corporation. Windows is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Apple and Macintosh are registered
trademarks and QuickDraw and AppleTalk are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. All other
trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Printing History
Edition 1.4, #970627
© Copyright 1997 by FARGO Electronics, Incorporated
All rights reserved.
For Users in the United States:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
¥ Re-orient or relocate the receiving antenna.
¥ Increase the separation between the equipment
and receiver.
¥ Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
¥ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Use of a shielded cable is required to comply with the Class B limits of Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void
your authority to operate and/or obtain warranty service for this equipment.
For Users in Canada:
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise for digital apparatus set out on
the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.
Le present appareil numerique nÕemet pas de bruits radioelectriques depassant les limites applicables
aux appareils numeriques de la class B prescrites dans le Reglement sur le brouillage radioelectrique
edicte par le ministere des Communications du Canada.
CAUTION!
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THE UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE SIDE OR BACK PANELS. NO
USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
OPERATE THE UNIT ONLY ON 100-250 VAC, 50/60 Hz. USE PRINTER ONLY WITH THE POWER
SUPPLY LABELED FOR USE WITH FotoFUN!
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Table of Contents
Section 1: Getting Started
A. Choosing a Good Location..................................................................1
B. Unpacking and Inspection ...................................................................1
C. Identifying the Parts .............................................................................2
Section 2: Photo Ribbon and Paper
A. About Photo Ribbon and Paper..........................................................3
B. Installing Photo Ribbon........................................................................3
C. Installing Photo Paper, Postcards, or Label Paper ...........................5
Section 3: Powering Up FotoFUN!
A. Applying Power ....................................................................................6
B. Printing a Self Test.................................................................................7
Section 4: Using FotoFUN! for Windows
A. Connecting FotoFUN! to Your Computer..........................................8
B. Installing the FotoFUN! Printer Driver...............................................9
C. Setting Up the FotoFUN! Printer Driver ..........................................12
D. Printing a Photo ..................................................................................15
Section 5: Using FotoFUN! for Macintosh
A. Connecting FotoFUN! to Your Computer........................................17
B. Installing the FotoFUN! Printer Driver.............................................18
C. The Chooser .........................................................................................19
D. Setting Up the FotoFUN! Printer Driver..........................................21
E. Printing a Photo...................................................................................23
Section 6: Using the Print Backgrounder for Macintosh
A. Installing the Backgrounder..............................................................25
B. Printing with the Backgrounder........................................................25
C. The Backgrounder Status Window...................................................26
D. Backgrounder Menus .........................................................................27
E. Problems During a Background Print..............................................29
Section 7: Interpreting the FotoFUN! Indicator Lights
A. The on off LED Indicator Light .......................................................30
B. The clear LED Indicator Light ..........................................................30
C. Both LED Indicator Lights.................................................................31
Section 8: Maintaining FotoFUN!
A. Cleaning the Printhead ......................................................................32
B. Cleaning the Outside and Inside of the Printer..............................33
C. Cleaning the Driver Roller.................................................................33
D. Clearing a Paper Jam..........................................................................33
E. Clearing a Ribbon Jam........................................................................34
F. Technical Support.................................................................................34
Section 9: Technical Specifications .............................................................35
Index..................................................................................................................36
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Section 1: Getting Started
THANK YOU…
Éfor choosing FARGOÕs FotoFUN! Digital Color Photo Printer.
FotoFUN! is the perfect way for you to print all of your smaller
digital photos and designs at just the right size. With its wide
variety of printing accessories, FotoFUN! is also the perfect way
to print custom photo labels, photo postcards, birth announce-
ments, party invitations, or holiday photo greeting cards. And
with FARGOÕs special FotoMUG!ª kit, you can even print and
transfer all of your favorite photos directly onto coffee mugs.
To begin your color printing adventure, please refer to the
remainder of this manual. The FotoFUN! UserÕs Manual is
your complete step-by-step guide to quickly and easily setting
up and printing with your new FotoFUN! Digital Color Photo
Printer!
A. CHOOSING A GOOD LOCATION
¥ Place FotoFUN! in a location with adequate air circulation
to prevent internal heat build up.
¥ Do not place printer in a location where the ventilation
slots located on the rear of the unit could become blocked.
¥ Do not place printer near heat sources such as radiators or
air ducts or in a place subject to direct sun-light, excessive
dust, mechanical vibration or shock.
¥ Allow for adequate clearance above the printer to
accommodate the height of the printer with its cover open.
B. UNPACKING AND INSPECTION
While unpacking your printer, inspect the carton to ensure that
no damage has occurred during shipping. Make sure that all
supplied accessories are included with your unit. The
following items should be included with FotoFUN!
¥ Printer
¥ Power Supply
¥ Printer Driver Diskette (3.5Ó)
¥ Print Film Kit (36 prints)
¥ Warranty Statement and Registration Card
¥ This manual and other printed information
1 Getting Started
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Save the carton and packing materials. They will come in
handy when transporting the printer.
C. IDENTIFYING THE PARTS
This illustration shows the printerÕs Cover Release Button, the
Paper Input/Output Slot, the on off and clear buttons, and
their LED indicator lights. The on off button turns the
printerÕs power on and off. This button also serves to cancel
the current print job and to reset the printer for the next print
job. Turning the printerÕs power on and off also ejects any
paper left within the printer after a print job is canceled. The
clear button clears all print errors as indicated by its flashing
LED indicator light (see Section 7 for further LED information).
This illustration shows the printerÕs Ventilation Slots, its Power
Input Port, and its Interface Port. The printer ships with either
a parallel or a serial interface port. If using FotoFUN! for
Windowsª, a Parallel Interface Port is provided. If using
FotoFUN! for Apple¨Macintosh¨, a Serial Interface Port is
provided. The printer does not include both interfaces. Please
refer to later sections of this manual for further information on
these ports.
Cover Release Button
Paper Input/Output Slot
on off Button
clear Button
clear LED
on off LED
Interface Port
Power Input Port
Ventilation Slots
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3 Photo Ribbon and Paper
Section 2: Photo Ribbon and Paper
A. ABOUT PHOTO RIBBON AND PAPER
For full-color printing, FotoFUN! has a 3-color ribbon available.
This ribbon consists of a series of three consecutive colored
panels along with a fourth clear overlay panel. The three
colored panels, yellow, magenta and cyan, combine to offer an
almost infinite number of printable colors. The clear overlay
panel is printed last and serves to seal and protect your printed
images from moisture, fingerprints, and UV light.
Although printing with the clear overlay panel is optional, it is
highly recommended that you always utilize the ribbonÕs clear
overlay panel when printing. The clear overlay will greatly
extend the longevity of your prints. Without the clear overlay,
images will fade more quickly. The only time you should not
print with the clear overlay panel is if you plan to transfer the
printed image to a mug (see Section 4 or 5 for instructions on
enabling or disabling the clear overlay print function).
FotoFUN! ribbon comes prepackaged with FARGOÕs special
photo paper in what is called a Print Film Kit. This kit consists
of a 36-print ribbon and 36 sheets of photo paper. A 36-print
Postcard Film Kit and a 36-print FotoLABEL!™Kit are also
available for printing custom photo postcards as well as photo
labels or bumper stickers. FotoFUN! ribbons and paper are not
sold separately.
Contact your local FotoFUN! dealer or contact FARGO directly
at 1-800-327-4690 for selection and pricing on the most current
FotoFUN! supplies, options, and accessories.
B. INSTALLING PHOTO RIBBON
1. Remove the ribbon from its packaging. Try not to touch
the colored portion of the ribbon. Oil or dirt from your
hands can impair print quality.
2. The supply end of the ribbon is the end with the fresh,
unused ribbon on it. The ribbon take-up is the other end.
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3. Place the supply end of the ribbon in between the two
black ribbon drive hubs located towards the rear of the
printerÕs interior. Insert the supply end so that the ribbon
is fed from underneath the ribbon roll. Hint: the ribbon
drive hub on the right-hand side of the printer is spring-loaded.
Use the end of the ribbon core to push in this ribbon drive hub as
ribbon is inserted.
4. Place the take-up end of the ribbon in between the front
ribbon drive hubs. When installed properly, ribbon will
feed from underneath the supply end of the ribbon roll,
up and over the top of the take-up end.
Supply
Take-up
Ribbon
drive hubs Spring-loaded
ribbon drive
hubs
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C. INSERTING PHOTO PAPER, POSTCARDS, OR
LABEL PAPER
FotoFUN! paper is inserted one sheet at a time and only when
the printer prompts you to do so.
1. With ribbon installed and the printer cover closed, send a
print job to FotoFUN!
2. When you hear the printerÕs feed rollers begin to turn, insert
the paper into the printer with the glossy print side facing
down. Note that once the rollers begin to turn, you have
about 20 seconds to insert the paper. If you wait longer than
20 seconds before inserting the paper into the printer, the
feed rollers will stop turning and the clear light will begin
flashing quickly. To resume printing, simply press the clear
button to restart the feed rollers, and insert the paper.
IMPORTANT! Do not touch the printable side of the paper. Oil or dirt from
your hands can impair print quality. Handle blank photo
paper by grasping only the very top or bottom of the sheet.
Also, do not attempt to insert FotoFUN! paper, postcards, or
label paper into a laser printer. This media is sensitive to
extreme heat and could damage a laser printer!
3. Insert paper into the printer until it pauses. Once inserted,
paper will automatically feed and print.
NOTE: As an added feature, it is also possible to pre-load a sheet of paper
before you begin your print job. To do this, simply press the clear
button to start the feed rollers turning. Then, insert a sheet of paper
according to the above instructions. You can now start your print job
and walk away. FotoFUN! will automatically begin printing once it
receives your print job.
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Section 3: Powering Up FotoFUN!
A. APPLYING POWER
The power supply included with FotoFUN! should be properly
configured for the power used in your country. Remove the
power supply from the box and double-check that it is correct.
CAUTION! If you have any doubts about the plug configuration or the
voltage, DO NOT ATTEMPT TO USE THE PRINTER.
Contact the printer reseller or FARGO for information on the
correct power supply configuration.
1. Plug the power cord into the power cord port of the power
supply.
2. Place the DC power plug end of the power supply into the
printerÕs Power Input Port.
3. Place the AC power plug end of the power supply cord
into an available wall outlet.
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Power is automatically applied to the printer when it is plugged
in. Press the on off button if you wish to turn the printer off.
NOTE: Optional external power supply must be a listed Class 2 device with
an output rating of 20 volts and 4 amps DC (direct current).
B. PRINTING A SELF TEST
Now that ribbon is installed and power is connected, a self test
should be performed to check for proper operation of the
printer. A sample of the self test print is shown below. Refer to
the following steps to run a self test:
1. If power is on, turn it off now. The on off light should be off.
Verify that ribbon is installed.
2. With the printerÕs cover closed, press and hold the clear
button.
3. While holding the clear button down, press and release the
on off button. Continue to hold the clear button down
until the self test activates.
4. You should then hear the printerÕs feed rollers begin to turn.
Once these rollers begin to turn, release the clear button
and insert a sheet of photo paper with the glossy print side
facing down. The self test pattern should now be printing.
Color Self Test Example: (30% of actual size)
NOTE: If you notice dark lines running the length of your self test print, don’t
worry. These lines will not appear in your output when printing from
your computer. The self test feature is intended only for testing the
mechanical funtions of the printer, not its print quality.
FotoFUN! VER: 1.09 08/09/95
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Section 4: Using FotoFUN! for Windows
A. CONNECTING FotoFUN! TO YOUR COMPUTER
FotoFUN! is designed to be used with nearly any IBM-PC¨or
compatible running Windows 3.1x or Windows 95. For best
performance, a minimum of a 486/66 computer with 8Mb of
RAM or higher is recommended.
The printer is equipped with a standard 8-bit Centronics-type
parallel port. This port is the means through which FotoFUN!
receives data from your computer. To connect FotoFUN! to your
computer, simply obtain a standard computer to printer parallel
cable, and refer to the following steps:
NOTE You may experience printing problems if your computer’s parallel port
mode is set to ECP. For best results, set your computer’s parallel port
to the standard “Printer Port” setting. Refer to your computer’s
system documentation for instructions on checking and/or changing the
parallel port mode.
1. Connect the Centronics-type parallel side of the cable to the
printer. Snap the fastening clips into place.
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2. Connect the other side to the back of your computer at
LPT1, LPT2, or the PARALLEL connector.
The printer must have its clear light illuminated to receive
data. If the light is not on, press the clear button. When
connected properly, both the illuminated on off and clear
lights will remain solid.
B. INSTALLING THE FotoFUN! PRINTER DRIVER
FotoFUN! can be used with virtually any Windows 3.1x/95
application program. This is accomplished by installing in
Windows what is called a Òprinter driver.Ó The printer driver
is simply a diskette with software on it which gives FotoFUN!
all the information needed for printing. Use the following
steps to install the FotoFUN! printer driver. Keep in mind that
the original FotoFUN! printer driver packaged with the printer
must be installed before installing any other printer driver
versions or upgrades.
IMPORTANT! You must keep the original printer driver diskette which
shipped with your printer. This printer driver diskette
includes special print information which is unique to your
specific printer and may be called for when updating printer
drivers. Do not lose this disk!
Windows 95
To install the printer driver into Windows 95, refer to the
following:
1. Insert the printer driver diskette into your computerÕs disk
drive.
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2. Click the Start button, point to Settings, and select
Printers.
3. Double-click on the Add Printer icon.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete installation.
When prompted, do not have Windows print a test print
since you most likely performed a printer self test in
Section 3. When driver installation is complete, the
ÒFARGO FotoFUN!Ó printer icon will appear in the
Printers folder.
5. Once installed, there are a few options you should select
which will help optimize your system for printing. To do
this, click on the ÒFARGO FotoFUN!Ó icon with the right
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mouse button and select the Properties option. Select the
Details tab, then select the Spool Settings button. Select
the Print directly to the printer option and click on OK.
Again from the Details tab, select the Port Settings button.
Deselect the Check port state before printing option and
click on OK. See section C for information on printer
driver settings and options.
NOTE Before installing updated printer driver versions, always delete the
existing printer driver version from your system. To do this, simply
select the printer driver icon from within the Printers folder, and
press the Delete key.
Windows 3.1x
To install the printer driver into Windows 3.1x, refer to the
following:
1. After starting Windows, go to the Main program group
and select Control Panel.
2. From the Control Panel, select Printers.
3. Select Use Print Manager from the bottom left of the
Printers window.
4. Select the Add>> button.
5. Highlight the Install Unlisted or Updated Printer option
from List of Printers.
6. Select the Install button.
7. Insert the supplied Printer Driver diskette into your
computerÕs disk drive. If you insert the diskette in a drive
other than the A: drive displayed in the Install Driver
dialog box, you must change the drive designation. Select
the OK button.
8. ÒFARGO FotoFUN!Ó should now be listed in the Add
Unlisted or Updated Printer dialog box. Select the OK
button. Your PCÕs disk drive will now load the printer
driver. Depending upon your computer, loading will take
about 10 to 20 seconds.
9. Select the Set As Default Printer button in the Printers
window. FotoFUN! has now been selected as your default
(main) printer. If you wish to use another printer later, you
must de-select FotoFUN! and switch back to the other
printerÕs driver.
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10. Finally, select the Connect button. Check that the box
called Fast Printing Direct to Port is selected. Although
this option is not necessary, it helps optimize printer driver
speed and performance. Select OK to exit the Connect
window. Select Close to exit the Printers window. See
section C for information on printer driver settings and
options.
C. SETTING UP THE FotoFUN! PRINTER DRIVER
Once the printer driver has been successfully installed, you
will need to set the driver up with the appropriate print
options. Refer to the following steps to change or verify your
printer driver options:
1. If using Windows 95, go back to the Printers folder (see
step 2 on page 10). Then, click on the FARGO FotoFUN!
icon with the right mouse button and select Properties.
The Properties window will appear. If using Windows
3.1x, go back to the Control Panel and the Printers group
(see steps 1 and 2 on page 11).
2. In Windows 95, click on the Details tab of the Properties
window and select the Setup button. In Windows 3.1x,
select the Setup button.
NOTE Most applications allow you to change these same printer driver
options from their “Print” and/or “Printer Setup” screens. This
means that you don’t have to go back to the main printer setup
window each time you want to change a setting or option in the
printer driver. These applications will usually give you the same
choices and options, but in a slightly altered format.
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3. The FARGO FotoFUN! Printer screen appears. Change the
options as follows:
Paper Size
The size of FARGOÕs special photo paper is exactly 4Ó x 7.7Ó
(102 x 196mm). The maximum printable area of this paper is
4Ó x 6Ó (102 x 152mm), leaving a non-printable margin of about
.5Ó (13mm) at the top of the sheet and 1.2Ó (30mm) at the
bottom. When printing in landscape orientation, this non-
printable margin shifts to .5Ó on the left-hand side of the sheet
and 1.2Ó on the right-hand side.
If you have a 4Ó x 6Ó image and you wish to print it at the
maximum 4Ó x 6Ó size, select the Borderless paper size option.
If you wish to have a .2Ó (5mm) border placed around your
image, select the Border paper size option. In order to achieve
a .2Ó border, this option reduces the maximum printable area
from 4Ó x 6Ó to 3.6Ó x 5.6Ó (91 x 142mm). Click on the Paper
Size down arrow and choose the paper size thatÕs right for
your image. These two drawings illustrate the maximum
printable area for each paper size option.
Max. Print
Area
4" x 6"
Max. Print
Area
3.6" x 5.6"
Borderless Border
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Ribbon Type
Indicates that you are printing with Color ribbon.
Color Matching
Click on the Color Matching down arrow and choose the color
matching option thatÕs right for you. Select None if you are
more interested in print speed rather than print color, if you
have already color corrected your image for printing, or if you
are using some other third party color matching software.
Select Algebraic if you would like the printer driver to make
very simple, yet fast, color balance adjustments. This option
gives you more natural looking images without actually
utilizing any specific color matching software and without
slowing down the processing speed of the printer driver.
Select FargoColor to enable color matching profiles written
specifically for FotoFUN!. This option automatically adjusts the
color of your image according to preconfigured printer profiles
and default system profiles. This results in a very precise color
match compliant with ICC standards. Since the default system
profiles provided are generic, the colors of some monitors may
still vary slightly from your output. As a solution, raw printer
profiles are provided in case you would like to combine your
custom monitor profiles with the printer profiles.
Intensity
This option controls the lightness and darkness of a printed
image. Click on the left and right arrows or click and drag on
the slideÕs adjustment box to change the amount of heat used
in the printing process.
Overlay
Select this option to utilize the ribbonÕs clear, protective overlay
panel. This option should always be selected when printing,
except when printing mug transfers. Do not select this option
if printing mug transfers since the overlay will impair the
quality of the transferred image.
FotoMUG! Settings
When this option is selected, the FotoFUN! printer driver will
automatically optimize itself for printing mug transfers. Your
image will automatically be reversed so as to appear in Òmirror
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imageÓ format when printed, the Overlay option will automat-
ically become inactive, and the Intensity will automatically
increase to the recommended setting of 85%. When deselected,
all options will return to their default settings. Select this
option only when printing images for mug transfers.
Write Direct to Port
Selecting this option allows the FotoFUN! printer driver to
bypass the Windows 3.1 print manager or the print spooler of
Windows 95 and to send all print data directly to the printer.
When selected, this option devotes all of your system resources
to the current print job, thus, increasing print speed and
quality. When the print job is finished, your system resources
will again be devoted to the normal function of your on-screen
applications.
Depending upon the brand of your computer, you may or may
not wish to select this option when printing. For most
computers, selecting this option will enhance the rasterizing
and printing process. In this case, the Write Direct to Port
option should be selected. For some computers, however, this
option may not be supported by the particular brand of PC and
should not be selected.
Orientation
Select either Portrait or Landscape. Selecting Portrait causes
the image to print in a vertical orientation. Selecting
Landscape causes the image to print in a horizontal
orientation. An icon illustrating the printed page helps you
remember the difference between the two.
4. After your selections have been made, close out of the
printer setup window. You are now ready to go to an
application program and print. All printer driver
selections will stay the same until you change them.
D. PRINTING A PHOTO
Now that youÕve hooked up FotoFUN!, loaded the ribbon, and
installed the printer driver, youÕre ready to print your first
digital color photograph. Follow these steps to print your first
image:
1. Go to your favorite Windows application program.
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2. Open the image file you wish to print. For best results, use
only 24-bit color, 203 dpi (or higher) images and print at an
image size of approximately 100%. Over-enlarging an
image or printing lower dpi images will cause your photos
to appear jaggy or pixelized when printed. Likewise,
printing file formats with less than 16.7 million colors (such
as 256 color GIF files) will cause your photos to appear
rough or grainy when printed.
3. If you intend to print a borderless print, you must also
make sure that your image size is just a bit larger than
4Ó x 6Ó. This will assure that your image will bleed off the
sides of the printed sheet. Use the programÕs cropping and
resizing options to properly size your images. Remember,
however, not to increase or decrease the size of your image
too much.
4. Once you are ready to print, select Print Setup from the
programÕs File menu to verify that the printer driver
settings are correct for your image. Once the driver is set,
select Print from the programÕs File menu.
5. The FotoFUN! printer driver will then begin to process the
image. Depending upon the size of the image and the
processing speed of your computer, processing time can
take from several seconds to a few minutes.
6. Once processing is complete, you will hear the printerÕs
feed rollers begin to turn. At this time, insert a sheet of
FotoFUN! paper into the printer with the glossy print side
facing down. Remember, you have about 20 seconds to
insert the paper. Insert the paper until it pauses. After the
pause, FotoFUN! will automatically feed the paper and
print the first color (yellow) followed by the two remaining
colors (magenta and cyan). The clear overlay panel will
print last. Wait until all the panels have printed and until
the sheet is fully ejected before trying to pull it out of the
printer.
7. If everything looks good, congratulations! YouÕve
successfully set up and printed with your new FotoFUN!
Digital Color Photo Printer.
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Section 5: Using FotoFUN! for Macintosh
A. CONNECTING FotoFUN! TO YOUR COMPUTER
FotoFUN! is designed to be used with any Apple Macintosh
supporting Color QuickDrawª and running system software
7.0 or higher. For best performance, a Macintosh with a 68040
processor and 8Mb of RAM (or higher) or a PowerMac with
8Mb of RAM (or higher) is recommended. The FotoFUN!
printer driver is accelerated for use with a PowerMac.
FotoFUN! cannot be used with the Macintosh Plus, SE, or
Classic since these models do not support Color QuickDraw.
The printer is equipped with a high-speed serial port. This
port is the means through which FotoFUN! receives data from
your computer. This port is not AppleTalkª compatible. To
connect FotoFUN! to your computer, simply obtain a standard
serial cable with an 8 pin mini-DIN connection on each end,
and refer to the following steps:
1. Connect one end of the serial cable to the printer.
2. Connect the other end of the cable to either the Printer or
Modem port of your Macintosh.
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