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HiT i Photo Printer x 1 LCD Controller x 1 Power Cord x 1 USB Cable x 1 ※ For the connection between the photo printer and the computer Paper Cassette x 1 Hi T i Bag x 1 (including following items… ) A. B. C. D. E. 01 ※ The package content varies according to different areas. Check the P ac k age Conten t Before using HiT i photo printer , pl[...]
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Outline Get to know S420 Standalone printing PC-link P rinting Installing S420 T roubleshooting Contact HiT i 03 04 22 23 24 09 10 16 02 A. Home Menu Introduction B. Main Function Instruction C. Special Function Instruction[...]
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T o ensure proper printer operation, please read the following instructions thoroughly before using the S420 photo printe. LCD controller 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Front view 1. Ribbon Door Button 2. Ribbon Door 3. Indicator 4. MMC/SD/MS Memory Card Slot 5. CF Memory Card Slot 6. USB Host Slot 7. P aper Cassett e Door 1. Hatchback 2. Heat V entilatio n 3. [...]
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Installing LCD controller LCD controller installation is complete. 04 Installing S420 Connect the LCD controller to S420 1 2[...]
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Installing ribbon cartridge Push the ribbon door button to open the ribbon doo r . 2 Install the ribbon cartridge inserting the left (indicated by the arrow) side of the ribbon first followed by the right side. The ribbon has to be installed in the printer properl y . Close the ribbon door to complete the ribbon installation. 05 Installing S420 1 3[...]
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Loading photo papers 1 2 Open the paper cassette cove r . 3 Load photo papers into the paper cassette and then close the cove r . 4 Open the paper cassette door on the printer and insert the paper cassette. ※ 06 Broadside Installing S420 Follow the demonstration to correctly remove photo papers from the packing. Please hold the perforated side of[...]
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P owering up the printer T urn on the powe r . 07 Installing S420 Plug the power cord into the power cord socket at the back of the printer . 1 2[...]
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Installation of Dust P roof Case Installing S420 Gently insert the latch into the corresponding latch receiver opening on one side first, then gently push the latch on the opposite end of the dust proof case into the corresponding latch receiver opening to finish the installation. Hold the end of dust proof case firmly and gently push the dust proo[...]
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1. Image device from USB host 6. P rinting control by digital camera 7. PHOT O 8. STICKER 12. INDEX 13. SETUP 14. Confirm or continue 9. IMAGE DEVICE 10. Cancel or go back 4. Matte effect ON 5. P rinting control by S420 A. Home Menu Introduction 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 11 12 13 14 10 Standalone printing 11. ID PHOT O 3. Image device from SD / MMC / MS / [...]
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取消 確認 取消 確認 Choose [PHOT O] , and press [OK] to continue. Select [Batch P rint] , and then press [OK] to continue. * 1 2 P ick a photo for output, and then press [OK] to continue or press [EDIT] to start editing. As to how to edit photos, please see Special Function Introduction for detail. 3 取消 確認 取消 確認 The number o[...]
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Choose [ID PHOT O] , and press [OK] to continue. Select an ID format, and then press [OK] to continue. 1 2 Load images into column highlighted. 3 R epeat step 3 and step 4 to finish loading images into the second column. 4 5 6 Select an image, and then press [OK] to continue. When all columns are filled, please determine the number of copies and pr[...]
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12 Choose [STICKER] , and press [OK] to continue. Select a sticker , and then press [OK] to continue. 1 2 Load images into column highlighted. 3 R epeat step 3 and step 4 to continue filling the rest of the columns. 4 5 6 P ick an image, and then press [OK] to continue. When all columns are filled, please choose the number of copies and press [PRIN[...]
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Choose [INDEX] , and press [OK] to continue. Select an index format, and then press [OK] to continue. 1 2 The printer automatically counts the copy of prints based on the index format. Please press [OK] or [PRINT] to start printing or press [ESC] to go back. 3 Select an image device as the image source, and then press [OK] to save the setting. 1 2 [...]
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Choose [SETUP] , and press [OK] to continue. Language: Accessible languages on S420 may vary from region to region. 1 2 LinkP rint: Users are allowed to control the S420 by using the LCD controller or by using a digital camera. 3 P rinter Setting: Allows users to enable or disable Auto-Color and Matte effect, adjust LCD screen, color setting, and p[...]
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Counter: The user is allowed to reset the counter if the PIN code is correctly entered. Cleaning Mode: HiT i strongly suggest users to utilize this function frequently to keep the printer in optimal condition. 7 8 About: It displays information about the current printer firmware, color table version, and controller firmware version. 9 B. Main Funct[...]
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In the image navigator , select an image and press [EDIT] to adjust and enhance the selected image. Select an image editing function and press [OK] to start editing. 1 2 Example on ‘Move’: Use directional button to adjust the position of output image. 3 Example on ‘Color R/G’: Use directional button to adjust the level of red or green. 4 5 [...]
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17 Choose [SETUP] , and press [OK to continue. Select [P rinter Setting] and press [OK] to continue. 1 2 Choose [LCD Adjustment] and press [OK] to continue. 3 4 Choose an item for LCD adjustment. Note that in LCD adjustment, only the properties of Contrast, Brightness, Color R/G, Color B/Y , Position, and Default Setting can be adjusted. C. Special[...]
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1 2 3 Note that in color setting, only the properties of Contrast, Brightness, Sharpness, Color R/G, Color B/Y , and Position can be adjusted. 4 5 Select a reference image saved in the memory card for color calibration, then press [OK] to continue. C. Special Function Instruction Color Setting Choose [SETUP] , and press [OK] to continue. Select [P [...]
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19 1 2 3 Based on the printout of 4x4 or 4/2/4 sticker , adjust the parameters in the A and B column if needed, then press [OK] to save values. 4 5 Place 4x4 or 4/2/4 sticker into the paper cassette for calibration reference. C. Special Function Instruction P rint Position Choose [SETUP] , and press [OK] to continue. Select [P rinter Setting] and p[...]
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C. Special Function Instruction Cleaning Mode 1 2 3 Choose [SETUP] , and press [OK] to continue. Select [Cleaning Mode] and press [OK] to continue. Before the cleaning process begins, please remove the ribbon cartridge from the printer and press [OK] to start the cleaning job. 20 Standalone printing[...]
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Standing alone printing C. Special Function Instruction Bluetooth Dongle 1 Plug the Bluetooth dongle into the USB Host Slot. 3 4 Choose [P hoto] , [Sticker] or [ID P hoto] to print the image. * After choose [P hoto] , [Sticker] or the ID Layout of [ID P hoto] , The photo printer will remind you that the blue tooth dongle is working. Select the imag[...]
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22 Insert the Mater CD to run the installation. P ower on the printer to continue. 1 2 The PC is installing the printer driver . Installation completed. 3 4 PC-link Printing Connect the PC and P rinter Install the P rinter Driver Install the IDésirée (Please see the user guide of IDésirée for detail.) 7[...]
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Note ： If your problems are not listed above, please contact HiT i service center nearest to you. Note that during printer operation, it is normal for the LCD controller to become warm to touch. Open and close the ribbon door again. R e-install the ribbon cartridge R eplace the ribbon cartridge Please use S420-compatible consumables and check if [...]
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P/N:39.P2000.E1 1 2007 HiT i Digital, Inc.[...]