23AppendixPrinting Photographs Directly from a Digital CameraConnecting a digital still camera or camcorder to the printer allows you to print recorded images directlywithout using a computer. This printer supports both “PictBridge” and Canon “Bubble Jet Direct.” Connecting to a Digital CameraDo not connect any equipment other than the camera ready for “PictBridge” or Canon “Bubble JetDirect” to the Direct Print Port of the printer. If you do so, electric shock, fire, or damage to the cameracould result.1 Turn on the printer.Make sure the camera is turned off.2 Load the paper in the printer.3 Connect the digital camera to the printer.(1) Connect the camera to the printer using the USB cable (for connection to a computer) supplied withthe camera.• PictBridge is an industry standard enabling a range of digital photo solutions, including the directprinting of photos from a digital still camera or a digital video camcorder* without the need to usea computer.• Canon “Bubble Jet Direct” allows you to print photos from a Canon “Bubble Jet Direct”compatible (“PictBridge” incompatible) digital camera or digital video camcorder without acomputer by simply connecting the digital camera or digital video camcorder to this printer.* Hereafter, the digital still camera and digital video camcorder are collectively called a digitalcamera or camera.• When producing photos with the digital camera connected to the printer, it is advisable to use theAC adapter supplied with the camera. If you use the camera battery, be sure to charge it fully.• The Print Head cannot be aligned using the controls of the digital camera. For information on howto align the Print Head from the printer, see page 13.• Depending on the model or brand of your camera, you may have to select a mode of producingphotos compliant with “PictBridge” before connecting the camera.You may also have to turn on the camera or select Play mode manually after connecting the camerato the printer.Perform necessary operations according to the instruction manual supplied with your camera.• When printing from your PC, be sure to unplug the cable connecting the digital camera.