Mitsubishi Electric DIS900D User manual

ID PHOTO SYSTEM
DIS900D
OPERATION MANUAL

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Page
1 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ......................................................................................... 3 - 5
2UNPACKING...................................................................................................................6
3PRINTER SETUP ..................................................................................................... 7 - 9
4CONNECTION..............................................................................................................10
5TAKING A PICTURE ..............................................................................................11 - 13
6 PICTURE QUALITY ADJUSTMENT..................................................................... 14 - 19
7 FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS............................................................................. 20 - 21
8 ADVANCED SETTING.......................................................................................... 22 - 31
9TROUBLESHOOTING..................................................................................................32
10 SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................................................................33
This system complies with the requirements of the EC Directive 89/336/EEC "EMC Directive"
as amended by Directive 93/68/EEC.
The electro-magnetic susceptibility has been chosen at a level that gains proper operation in
residential areas, on business and light industrial premises and on small-scale enterprises,
inside as well as outside of the buildings. All places of operation are characterised by their
connection to the public low voltage power supply system.
CONTENTS
This system is composed by the following components.
CONTENTS
Camera
• System cable
• Operation manual
Printer
• AC cable
• Operation manual
• Ink cassette
• Printer driver
• Spacers
• Screws
Printer
Monitor Tripod
Options
(not provided from Mitsubishi)
System
Flash

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1. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
In the interest of safety, please observe the following precautions:
POWER REQUIREMENT
This system is designed for operation on 120V AC or 220V-240V, 50/60Hz AC. Never connect to any outlet
or power supply having a different voltage or frequency.
WARNING: THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED.
AVERTISSEMENT: CET APPAREIL DOIT ETRE MIS A LA TERRE.
PROTECTIVE MEASURES
IF ABNORMALITIES ARISE, .....
Use of the unit during emission of smoke or abnormal sounds (without adopting countermeasures) is
dangerous. In such a case, unplug the power cord from the source outlet immediately, and request
maintenance service from the sales dealer.
NEVER INSERT ANY OBJECT INTO THE UNIT
Foreign objects of an kind inserted into this unit constitute a safety hazard and can cause extensive damage.
DO NOT PLACE ANYTHING ON THE DIGITAL COLOR PRINTER
Heavy objects placed on the Digital color printer can cause damage or obstruct proper ventilation.
PROTECT THE POWER CORD
Damage to the power cord may cause fire or shock hazard. When unplugging, hold by the plug only and
remove carefully.
DO NOT PLACE WATER CONTAINERS ON THE UNIT
Do not place flower vases, and other water-holding containers on the device. If, for some reason, water
seeps to the inside of the unit, unplug the power cord from the source outlet, and contact the sales dealer. If
used without corrective measures, the unit may be damaged.
"In the interest of safety, avoid handling of liquids near the unit."
DO NOT REMOVE THE CABINET
Touching internal parts is dangerous, and it may lead to malfunction. Contact the sales dealer to carry out
internal checks and adjustments. Before opening the cover to remove jammed paper, etc., be sure to
disconnect the power cord plug.
UNPLUG THE POWER CORD IF THE UNIT IS NOT IN USE
Turn off the MAIN power switch and unplug the power cord if the unit is not in use for extended periods.
WHEN TRANSPORTING THE UNIT
When transporting the unit, remove the sheet cartridge and paper from the paper cassette.
BE CAREFUL AROUND PRINT PAPER EXIT SLOT
Don't insert your hand or any material into the paper exit slot during printing.
Don't touch the cutter blade inside the paper exit slot as this can cause injury.
DO NOT TOUCH THE THERMAL HEAD
Do not touch the thermal head (located inside the unit).
The thermal head is heated to high temperature and may cause injury.

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BE CAREFUL WITH THE PRINTING UNIT
Don't move the unit while the drawer is open. This may cause injury.
Be careful not to catch your finger in the printing unit while the drawer is being closed.
CONNECTION CABLES
Only use the cables provided.
INSTALLATION LOCATIONS
MAINTAIN GOOD VENTILATION
Ventilation slots and holes are provided on the top, sides and bottom of this unit. Place the unit on a hard
and level surface and locate at least 10 cm from walls to insure proper ventilation. When putting the unit on
the system rack, ensure there is a space between the unit and the back of the rack.
UNSUITABLE LOCATIONS
Avoid uneven surfaces or hot-springs areas where hydrogen sulfide and acidic ions are likely to be
generated.
PLACES WITH HIGH HUMIDITY AND DUST
Do not place the unit in locations with high humidity and dust. They can cause extensive damage. Avoid
places where unit is likely to be exposed to oily fumes and vapours.
PLACES LIKELY TO BE EXTREMELY HOT
Places exposed to direct sunlight, or near heating appliances can attain extremely high temperatures, which
may deform the cabinet, or cause other damage.
PLACE THE UNIT ON A HORIZONTAL SURFACE
The unit is likely to be affected if it is placed in slanted conditions or in unstable places.
PROTECT AGAINST DEW FORMATION
In extremely cold regions, if the unit is moved quickly from an extremely cold place to warmer one, dew is
likely to be formed.
If dew is formed, printing is not possible.
OPERATING AMBIENT TEMPERATURE RANGE
The operating ambient temperature range is 5°C- 40°C, and humidity of 20-80%. When using the unit on the
system rack, be sure to keep this ambient temperature inside the rack.
FOR LONG OPERATING LIFE
UNSUITABLE MATERIALS FOR THE DIGITAL COLOR PRINTER
Coat flaking and deformation are likely to occur if the unit is wiped with chemical dusters, benzine, thinner or
any other solvent, if rubber or PVC items are left in contact with the unit for extended duration, or if the unit
is sprayed with insecticide.
CARE OF THE CABINET
Unplug and clean with a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild soap and water solution. Allow to dry
completely before operating. Never use petroleum based solutions or abrasive cleaners.
HEAD ABRASION
The thermal head, like the video head, wears out. When it is abraded, it becomes hard to print out fine
details of the picture. In such a case, it is necessary to replace the thermal head. Consult with the sales
dealer for replacing the head.

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CAUTION ON RELOCATING
When transporting this unit, make sure it is not likely to be subjected to impacts. They can be a prime cause
for damage. Also, make sure to disconnect the power cord from the power outlet, and all cables from the
devices.
CONNECTING DEVICES
Read thoroughly "Operating Precautions" of the instruction booklets for the devices connected with the
Digital color printer.
The power cord must be disconnected after printing is over.
OTHER CAUTIONS
Dust or other foreign matter adhering to the print paper or the sheet cartridge, or deformation resulting from
exposure to extremely low or high temperatures could cause loss of colour, uneven colour or lines, or
wrinkles in the print images.
NOTE:
YOUR UNDERSTANDING IS REQUESTED FOR THE LOSS OF IMAGES IN MEMORY DUE TO THE
SUDDEN OCCURRENCE OF A MALFUNCTION.

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2. UNPACKING
Take the unit out of the box by the following procedures. Make sure to check the contents.
PRINTER
1Open the top of the box.
2 Remove the accessory box.
3 Remove the cushion above the unit.
4Take the unit out of the box carefully.
Make sure to keep the unit horizontal.
Then, unwrap the packing.
• Accessory box
Power cord
Ink cassette
Operation manual
Printer driver
CAMERA, ETC.
1Open the top of the box.
2Take out the system cable and
operation manual.
3 Remove the top cushion.
4 Take the camera out of the box
carefully.

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3. PRINTER SETUP
UNLOCK THE PRINTING UNIT
See CP900DW(ID) operation manual for details.
RELEASING THE PRINTING UNIT LOCK
1 Press down the knob to pull out the tray.
Before printing a photo, install print paper and ink cassette.
INSTALLING PRINT PAPER
Do not remove the seal on the print paper yet.
1 Insert the print paper roller with gear on the left.
Press the folder 1 as shown right, and set the print paper roller.
2Set the other side of roller without gear.
2 Shift the printing unit lock switch to the right (UNLOCK).
Front side
Left side Right side
Gear Seal

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3Remove the seal, and insert the edge of the print paper
right below the roller cover with arrow marks towards the
front panel.
Make sure to insert the paper straight.
4 Feed the print paper through the paper outlet by hand.
5 Pull both sides of the print paper to eliminate slack.
INSTALLATION OF INK SHEET
INSTALLING THE INK SHEET
Load the ink sheet into the cassette before inserting the cassette
into the printer.
1Put the ink sheet rollers with flat tops into the holes of ink
cassette.
Put the white roller (rolled with ink sheet) to the ink cassette first.
Then, put the colored roller (without ink sheet) to the ink
cassette.
2 Position the other sides of rollers. Set IC at this time.
IC chip with the IC holder is attached to the ink sheet.
Set the IC holder to the ink cassette as shown right.
NOTE
• Do not remove the IC chip or IC holder from the ink sheet.
Removal of the IC will stop the printer from functioning
correctly.
•Set the projected part of the IC holder to the correct position
as shown below.
arrow marks
Projected part
colored roller white roller
IC holder

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INSTALLING THE INK CASSETTE
1Eliminate any slack of the ink sheet.
Hold the colored roller and turn the white roller.
2Insert the ink cassette with the ink sheet into its
compartment.
Put the ink cassette with flat top side to each 1. Then, set the
other side (with handle) as shown right. When exchanging the
ink sheet, remove the cassette by holding the handle.
INSERT THE PRINTING UNIT
1Push the printing unit until it is locked into place.
2After plugging the power cord, press POWER button on the
front panel.
3 Press FEED&CUT button.
The print paper is automatically cut after feeding about 10 cm (4
inches).
4Repeat the above step 3 once or twice.
Feeding the print paper will eliminate fingerprints and dust during
handling. The printing unit is initialized.
NOTE
An IC is built in the ink sheet. This is the IC chip, not a battery.
This IC is safe to be thrown away with normal waste.

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4. CONNECTION
Connect the components as follows.(example)
Make sure to turn off each device when connecting.
After connecting the cables, make sure to set the cover over the terminals on the camera.
(See page 21 for removing and setting the cover.)
CABLE CONNECTION
System cable
AC power
cord
(supplied
with the
printer)
Monitor (option)
Flash
(option)
To AC LINE
To USB
To
OPTION I/F
External flash
(option)
DPS system

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You can take up to four pictures (without Compact FlashTM), and
choose the best one.
1 Connect the camera and the printer.
2Turn on the printer.
The camera is also turned on.
3 Switch the camera to CAMERA mode.
• When the camera is turned on, it is set to CAMERA mode.
•If PLAY mode is selected, press CAMERA/PLAY button.
•The printing area, face guide, multi format setting, color
setting and memory position are displayed.
4Select the type of multiple picture (1, 2, 4, 4D, 6, 16 or 1L) by
MULTI button.
Each time the button is pressed, the format changes.
1 1-image (75x100mm) 2 2-image (50.8x74mm)
4,4D 4-image (36.5x48mm) 6 6-image (30x35mm)
16 16-image (19x25mm)
1 2 4
4D 6 16
5Press T (+) or W (-) button to adjust the size to fit the face in
the face guide.
Adjust the position where:
• The face is positioned just within the upper and lower
horizonetal lines on the LCD.
• The nose is aligned with the vertical line at the center of
the LCD.
5. TAKING A PICTURE
CAMERA mode
Printing
area
F a c e
guide
Multi format setting
Color setting
Memory position

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Focus mark
Shows memorization completed.
Position the image memorized
(when using Compact Flash)
PLAY mode mark
Position the image memorized
(when not using Compact Flash)
6 Press EV button to adjust brightness when taking picture.
EXP. is displayed. NOTE
•If FLASH : OFF is selected on CAPTURE menu, EV is
displayed.
7 Press T (+) or W (-) button to adjust the brightness.
To make an image brighter, increase the value.
To make an image darker decrease the value.
8Press SET button.
9 Press SHOT button halfway to adjust focus.
During focus adjusting, the focus mark ( ) is blinking.
When focus is adjusted, the focus mark stops blinking.
A Press SHOT button down completely to take a picture.
The image is memorized in the camera. When an image is
memorized, II mark will appear.
The camera is switched to PLAY mode. A mark will be
displayed.
NOTE
• Four images can be memorized in the camera.
•When a Compact Flash is inserted, the images are
memorized in the Compact Flash first.
BWhen taking more pictures, press CAMERA/PLAY button.
Switch the camera to CAMERA mode. Then, repeat the above
steps 9 to 10.
•If brightness of the image is not adjusted correctly, repeat
the above steps 6 to 10.

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Printed
image
CSwitch the camera to PLAY mode to print a picture.
Press CAMERA/PLAY button.
DSelect the image to be printed.
Press T (+) or W (-) button to select the image.
E Print the image.
Press PRINT button.
Refer to page 14 to get maximum quality of your pictures.
Deleting the memorized images (when using a Compact
FlashTM)
1Set the camera to PLAY mode.
2Display the image to be deleted by pressing T (+) or W (-)
button.
The position number of the image being selected blinks.
3 Press SET button.
The image to be deleted is selected.
4 Select ONE or ALL by pressing T (+) or W (-) button.
When selecting ONE, the image displayed will be deleted.
5 Select YES and press SET button.
The image is deleted.

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6. PICTURE QUALITY ADJUSTMENT
ADJUSTING PICTURE QUALITY
Adjusting the image source first is the key to get maximum
picture quality.
CAMERA ADJUSTMENT
Always adjust the camera setting first. Only after you are sure
that the camera is providing the best picture quality and color
balance, should you adjust the printer setting.
Make sure to adjust the camera setting in the same condition
which you actually take a picture.
ADJUSTING THE CENTER VALUE OF THE
IMAGE BRIGHTNESS
1Press CAMERA/PLAY button to select CAMERA mode.
2Press T(+) or W(-) button to set the zoom.
3 Press SET button for more than 3 seconds.
MENU is displayed.
4 Press T(+) or W(-) button to select CAPTURE.
5 Press SET button.
The CAPTURE menu is displayed.
6Press T(+) or W(-) button to select FLASH : ON and press
SET button.
EXP. CENTER menu appears.
•If OFF is selected on FLASH, EXP. CENTER menu does
not appear.
FLASH : ON FLASH : OFF

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7Change EXP. CENTER value.
Repeat increasing the EXP.CENTER value by 5 starting from
260. (Use T(+) button to increase the value.)
Take a picture and check the brightness in the picture at every
increase of the EXP.CENTER value.
As the EXP. CENTER value increases, the image gets
brighter, however, the image stops getting brighter at a certain
value.
This is the maximum EXP. CENTER value.
8Set EXP. CENTER value.
Decrease the maximum EXP. CENTER value by 5. Set this
value as EXP. CENTER. (Use W(-) button to increase the
value.)
The value decreased from the maximum EXP. CENTER value
depends on the flash in use.
9 Press SET button.
A Press T(+) or W(-) button to select <BACK to finish the iris
setting menu.
B Press SET button.

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camera
a piece of
white paper
actual distance of the
person who is taking the
picture
ADJUSTING THE COLOR OF IMAGE (WHITE BALANCE)
Default setting is flash light W.B. If you are not satisfied with this
setting, please proceed as follows.
1Place a piece of white paper in front of the camera and
display it to cover the LCD.
Place the white paper at the actual position of a person who is
taking a picture from the camera.
NOTE
The memorized picture should not be completely white. It is
necessary that the picture is a little bit dark, means slightly
gray.
Also, the back flash should be turned off.
2 Take a picture.
Press SHOT button.
3Press CAMERA/PLAY button to switch the camera to
CAMERA mode.
4 Press SET button for more than 3 seconds.
MENU is displayed.
5 Press T(+) or W(-) button to select WB.
6 Press SET button.
The WB menu is displayed.

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7Press T(+) or W(-) button to select LOCK and press SET
button.
LOCK menu appears.
8Press T(+) or W(-) button to select IN and press SET button.
The camera automatically starts adjusting white balance, and
completes setting in a few seconds.
9Repeat pressing T(+) or W(-) button to select <BACK then
press SET button to finish the white balance setting menu.

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FINE-ADJUSTING OF COLOR
1 Press SET button for more than 3 seconds.
MENU is displayed.
2 Press T(+) or W(-) button to select COLOR.
3 Press SET button.
The COLOR menu is displayed.
If B/W button on the camera is pressed, B/W menu is
displayed.
4Press T(+) or W(-) button to select a, b or c, then press SET
button.
5 Change the value of each item to get the best color.
COLOR :
R Adjusts red-subcontrast of the printed image.
B Adjusts blue-subcontrast of the printed image.
HUE Adjusts tint of the printed image.
STEP Sets the variation of R, B and HUE.
B/W :
Y Adjusts yellow-subcontrast of the printed image.
M Adjusts magenta-subcontrast of the printed image.
C Adjusts cyan-subcontrast of the printed image.
6 Press SET button.
The changed value is saved.
7Select <BACK by pressing T (+) or W (-) button, then press
SET button.
MENU is displayed.

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8Select <EXIT and press SET button to go back to CAMERA
mode.
If you wish to reset the settings, select RESET. Then select
YES and press SET button.

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7. FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS
CAMERA (FRONT)
CAMERA (REAR)
1
2
E
D
C
1
A
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7
6
5
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1 FLASH SOCKET
2 LENS
1 SET BUTTON
Press for 3 seconds to display MENU.
Press to select a menu item to be
changed and save the settings.
Repress to exit the menu mode.
2 W(-) BUTTON
Press to zoom down an image or
select a menu item. In PLAY mode,
use to select the memorized picture.
3 T (+) BUTTON
Press to zoom up an image or select a
menu item. On PLAY mode, use to
select the memorized picture.
4 EV BUTTON
Press to change the exposure in Flash
ON mode. In Flash OFF mode, the
shutter speed can be changed.
Set Flash ON or OFF on CAPTURE
menu. (See page 27.)
5 B/W BUTTON
Press to select the black and white
image setting.
6 MULTI BUTTON
Press to select multi image print. The
mode changes in the order of 1, 2, 4,
4D, 6, 16, 1L.
7 COLOR BUTTON
Press to select the image colour setting
between a, b and c.
FG
H
I
B
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