Canon pixma mp170

Chapter 7

Printing Photographs Directly From A Digital Camera

Connecting a PictBridge-compliant device such as digital camera, camcorder or mobile phone to the 
machine allows you to print recorded images directly without using a computer.

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To connect a PictBridge-compliant device to this machine, use the USB cable supplied with the 
device.

Turn ON the machine.

Make sure the device is turned OFF.

Load the paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder.

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PictBridge is an industry standard enabling a range of digital photo 
solutions, including the direct printing of photos from compatible digital 
still cameras, camcorders or mobile phones without the need to use a 
computer.

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Canon “Bubble Jet Direct” allows you to print photos from Canon 
“Bubble Jet Direct”-compatible (“PictBridge”-incompatible) digital 
cameras or digital camcorders without a computer, by simply 
connecting the digital camera or digital camcorder to this machine.
*Hereafter, digital still cameras, digital video camcorders and mobile 
phones are collectively called the PictBridge-compliant device.

Do not connect any equipment other than PictBridge-compliant devices 
or Canon Bubble Jet Direct-compatible cameras to the Direct Print Port of 
the machine. Doing so may result in an electric shock, fire, or damage to 
the device.

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When printing photos with the digital device connected to the machine, 
it is advisable to use the AC adapter supplied with the device. If you 
use the device’s battery, be sure to it is fully charged.

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Depending on the model or brand of your device, you may have to 
select a mode for printing photos compliant with “PictBridge” before 
connecting the device.

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You may also have to turn ON the device or select Play mode 
manually after connecting the device to the machine. Perform such 
necessary operations according to the instruction manual supplied 
with your device.

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When printing from your PC, be sure to unplug the cable connecting 
the device.