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1 POLAROID COLORSHOT INSTALLATION GUIDE INTRODUCTION 2 System requirements 3 The printer 4 CONNECT THE PRINTER 6 Position the printer 6 Before you begin 7 Connect the cables 7 INSTALL THE SOFTWARE 9 PRINT TEST IMAGES 15 Start up your imaging software 16 Load the film 16 Check the printer settings 18 Print KIDS.TIF 18 Print FLOWERS.TIF 20 TROUBLESHOOTING 22 Technical Support 22 Enabling USB 24 Recommended monitor setting 26 Recommended video accelerator setting . . . .26 If installation is unsuccessful 27 To uninstall IQA and the ColorShot driver . . .28 Reconnection note...
1 POLAROID COLORSHOT INSTALLATION GUIDE INTRODUCTION 2 System requirements 3 The printer 4 CONNECT THE PRINTER 6 Position the printer 6 Before you begin 7 Connect the cables 7 INSTALL THE SOFTWARE 9 PRINT TEST IMAGES 15 Start up your imaging software 16 Load the film 16 Check the printer settings 18 Print KIDS.TIF 18 Print FLOWERS.TIF 20 TROUBLESHOOTING 22 Technical Support 22 Enabling USB 24 Recommended monitor setting 26 Recommended video accelerator setting . . . .26 If installation is unsuccessful 27 To uninstall IQA and the ColorShot driver . . .28 Reconnection note...
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For detailed information on using the printer and all the features and options in the print driver, as well as full troubleshooting information, please refer to the Polaroid ColorShot User's Guide (CSguide.pdf). 2 INTRODUCTION This Polaroid® ColorShot™ Installation Guide covers connecting the printer, installing the software, and printing test images.
For detailed information on using the printer and all the features and options in the print driver, as well as full troubleshooting information, please refer to the Polaroid ColorShot User's Guide (CSguide.pdf). 2 INTRODUCTION This Polaroid® ColorShot™ Installation Guide covers connecting the printer, installing the software, and printing test images.
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... power is no on/off switch. 4 Connect the USB cable into a USB connector on the back of the computer, or into another hubbed USB device. (Polaroid ColorShot has to be at the end of the device chain.) 5 While watching the computer screen, connect the USB cable to the back of the unit lights to indicate power is on to a grounded outlet. 8 3 Connect the power cord to the printer...
... power is no on/off switch. 4 Connect the USB cable into a USB connector on the back of the computer, or into another hubbed USB device. (Polaroid ColorShot has to be at the end of the device chain.) 5 While watching the computer screen, connect the USB cable to the back of the unit lights to indicate power is on to a grounded outlet. 8 3 Connect the power cord to the printer...
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... part of the installation, Adobe® Acrobat™ Reader and the two .pdf files of the user manuals are also installed in the ColorShot folder, in the ColorShot folder: CSinstal.pdf (this manual), and CSguide.pdf (the User's Guide). Three sample images are installed on your hard drive, in .tif and .bmp formats: kids, flowers, and test. 9 INSTALL THE SOFTWARE As soon as you connect the printer, the screen displays "Building driver information database." The Update...
... part of the installation, Adobe® Acrobat™ Reader and the two .pdf files of the user manuals are also installed in the ColorShot folder, in the ColorShot folder: CSinstal.pdf (this manual), and CSguide.pdf (the User's Guide). Three sample images are installed on your hard drive, in .tif and .bmp formats: kids, flowers, and test. 9 INSTALL THE SOFTWARE As soon as you connect the printer, the screen displays "Building driver information database." The Update...
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Click Finish once. If you have a paper printer you normally print to install the driver. Although there is no status bar or wait icon displayed during this process, installation is proceeding! 12 INSTALL THE SOFTWARE (CONT.) 6 The Add Printer Wizard displays "Polaroid ColorShot" for the Printer name. Important: The computer takes a few moments to , do not select ColorShot as your default printer.
Click Finish once. If you have a paper printer you normally print to install the driver. Although there is no status bar or wait icon displayed during this process, installation is proceeding! 12 INSTALL THE SOFTWARE (CONT.) 6 The Add Printer Wizard displays "Polaroid ColorShot" for the Printer name. Important: The computer takes a few moments to , do not select ColorShot as your default printer.
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...: The Readme file contains last-minute tips and news about your monitor and video accelerator card settings; IMPORTANT REMINDER If you have not already done so, check your printer. • Acrobat Reader: Use Adobe Acrobat Reader to read and print the user manuals, CSinstal.pdf (this manual) and CSguide.pdf. The files are located in the ColorShot directory on your C drive, and on the Polaroid ColorShot CD ROM.
...: The Readme file contains last-minute tips and news about your monitor and video accelerator card settings; IMPORTANT REMINDER If you have not already done so, check your printer. • Acrobat Reader: Use Adobe Acrobat Reader to read and print the user manuals, CSinstal.pdf (this manual) and CSguide.pdf. The files are located in the ColorShot directory on your C drive, and on the Polaroid ColorShot CD ROM.
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To configure the print driver for your hard drive. 15 PRINT TEST IMAGES To be sure the printer is properly connected and to acquaint yourself with the print driver, we recommend you use , see the detailed descriptions of Print Properties in the Samples folder within the ColorShot folder on your own use the following tutorial to print two test images. When printing the test images, keep all the print properties at the default settings. The images are located in the Polaroid ColorShot User's Guide (CSguide.pdf).
To configure the print driver for your hard drive. 15 PRINT TEST IMAGES To be sure the printer is properly connected and to acquaint yourself with the print driver, we recommend you use , see the detailed descriptions of Print Properties in the Samples folder within the ColorShot folder on your own use the following tutorial to print two test images. When printing the test images, keep all the print properties at the default settings. The images are located in the Polaroid ColorShot User's Guide (CSguide.pdf).
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Pull open the film door. Note: Be sure Brightness, Enhance Colors and Adjust Colors (on the screen to install the software. 3 Start up MGI PhotoSuite. 16 PRINT TEST IMAGES (CONT.) Start up your imaging software 1 Insert the MGI PhotoSuite™ CD into your CD-ROM drive. 2 Follow the instructions on the Image menu) are at their neutral settings. Load the film 1 Press and hold down the door latch. If this is the first time you have used MGI PhotoSuite, these sliders will already be at their neutral settings.
Pull open the film door. Note: Be sure Brightness, Enhance Colors and Adjust Colors (on the screen to install the software. 3 Start up MGI PhotoSuite. 16 PRINT TEST IMAGES (CONT.) Start up your imaging software 1 Insert the MGI PhotoSuite™ CD into your CD-ROM drive. 2 Follow the instructions on the Image menu) are at their neutral settings. Load the film 1 Press and hold down the door latch. If this is the first time you have used MGI PhotoSuite, these sliders will already be at their neutral settings.
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... folder, located in the ColorShot folder on your hard drive. 2 Click Printer Setup on the toolbar to display the MGI PhotoSuite preview screen. 5 Click Size to Fit. After making changes, click OK. 5 Close the Printers window. 18 PRINT TEST IMAGES (CONT.) Check the printer settings 1 From Windows, go to change any settings, click Properties on the Printer menu. Select the Printers folder and open it. 2 Double-click the ColorShot Printer icon inside the folder. 3 The Polaroid ColorShot status box is displayed. Click...
... folder, located in the ColorShot folder on your hard drive. 2 Click Printer Setup on the toolbar to display the MGI PhotoSuite preview screen. 5 Click Size to Fit. After making changes, click OK. 5 Close the Printers window. 18 PRINT TEST IMAGES (CONT.) Check the printer settings 1 From Windows, go to change any settings, click Properties on the Printer menu. Select the Printers folder and open it. 2 Double-click the ColorShot Printer icon inside the folder. 3 The Polaroid ColorShot status box is displayed. Click...
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... preview screen. 5 Click Size to Fit. 6 Click the Printer icon in the ColorShot folder on your hard drive. 2 Click Printer Setup on the File menu. 3 Select Polaroid ColorShot as the printer and select Landscape orientation. 20 PRINT TEST IMAGES (CONT.) Print FLOWERS.TIF 1 To print the second test image, open the image FLOWERS.TIF in the Samples folder, located in the Print Preview screen. 7 Click OK to print the image. 8 The ColorShot preview screen is dis...
... preview screen. 5 Click Size to Fit. 6 Click the Printer icon in the ColorShot folder on your hard drive. 2 Click Printer Setup on the File menu. 3 Select Polaroid ColorShot as the printer and select Landscape orientation. 20 PRINT TEST IMAGES (CONT.) Print FLOWERS.TIF 1 To print the second test image, open the image FLOWERS.TIF in the Samples folder, located in the Print Preview screen. 7 Click OK to print the image. 8 The ColorShot preview screen is dis...
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.... ed to install the printer driver after following these steps, contact your computer manual for details on how to enable the USB port in the drive). • Click the USB Supplement folder. • Click DetroitR. For example, this option may be located in Integrated Peripherals, Advanced Chip Set, PCI Plug and Play, or under another heading. 5 If you need to enable USB in the system...
.... ed to install the printer driver after following these steps, contact your computer manual for details on how to enable the USB port in the drive). • Click the USB Supplement folder. • Click DetroitR. For example, this option may be located in Integrated Peripherals, Advanced Chip Set, PCI Plug and Play, or under another heading. 5 If you need to enable USB in the system...
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.... 4 Double-click the CD-ROM icon. 5 Click Recover Plug and Play using the right mouse button. 6 Select Install and follow the instruc- Click OK twice and close windows as a plug-and-play device. 27 TROUBLESHOOTING (CONT.) 5 Click the Graphics button under Advanced Settings. 6 Move the slide control until Basic is unsuccessful The Polaroid ColorShot printer must be corrupted. If you use Add/Remove Programs or Add Printer...
.... 4 Double-click the CD-ROM icon. 5 Click Recover Plug and Play using the right mouse button. 6 Select Install and follow the instruc- Click OK twice and close windows as a plug-and-play device. 27 TROUBLESHOOTING (CONT.) 5 Click the Graphics button under Advanced Settings. 6 Move the slide control until Basic is unsuccessful The Polaroid ColorShot printer must be corrupted. If you use Add/Remove Programs or Add Printer...
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... menu. prompts. 9 When the uninstall is no icon for ColorShot in the list. If there is empty. Click Yes as necessary to reinstall the driver, check the printer folder and be sure there is complete, click OK. 10 Close windows until you reconnect the printer. Click the Add/Remove button. 7 Click Yes to confirm the removal. 8 Click Yes to the Control Panel. 11 Double-click Printers...
... menu. prompts. 9 When the uninstall is no icon for ColorShot in the list. If there is empty. Click Yes as necessary to reinstall the driver, check the printer folder and be sure there is complete, click OK. 10 Close windows until you reconnect the printer. Click the Add/Remove button. 7 Click Yes to confirm the removal. 8 Click Yes to the Control Panel. 11 Double-click Printers...
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See Microsoft 37 printer settings, checking, 18 printing test images, 15 - 21 R RAM requirements, 3 Readme file, 14 reconnecting the printer, 29 S sample images, 9, 15 Samples folder, 15 Service Centers, 29 - 34 system requirements, 3 T technical support, 22 - 23 test image, printing, 15 -21 U uninstalling software, 28 USB (Universal Serial Bus), 3 cable, 4, 5, 8 connector, 5 enabling, 24 - 25 software supplement, 24 - 25 V video accelerator setting, 26 W Windows.
See Microsoft 37 printer settings, checking, 18 printing test images, 15 - 21 R RAM requirements, 3 Readme file, 14 reconnecting the printer, 29 S sample images, 9, 15 Samples folder, 15 Service Centers, 29 - 34 system requirements, 3 T technical support, 22 - 23 test image, printing, 15 -21 U uninstalling software, 28 USB (Universal Serial Bus), 3 cable, 4, 5, 8 connector, 5 enabling, 24 - 25 software supplement, 24 - 25 V video accelerator setting, 26 W Windows.
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1 POLAROID COLORSHOT USER'S GUIDE INTRODUCTION 2 Compatible imaging applications 3 System requirements 4 Registration 4 Polaroid ColorShot film 5 The printer 6 Load the film 8 CONFIGURE THE DRIVER 9 Check the printer settings 10 Set Properties 10 Details tab 10 Graphics tab 11 Device Options tab 14 PRINTING 16 Using the preview 17 Tips on resizing your image 18 Start printing 20 Handling the print 22 Removing an empty film pack 22 TROUBLESHOOTING 23 Technical Support 23 Cleaning the rollers 25 Cleaning the printer 26 Loading a partially...
1 POLAROID COLORSHOT USER'S GUIDE INTRODUCTION 2 Compatible imaging applications 3 System requirements 4 Registration 4 Polaroid ColorShot film 5 The printer 6 Load the film 8 CONFIGURE THE DRIVER 9 Check the printer settings 10 Set Properties 10 Details tab 10 Graphics tab 11 Device Options tab 14 PRINTING 16 Using the preview 17 Tips on resizing your image 18 Start printing 20 Handling the print 22 Removing an empty film pack 22 TROUBLESHOOTING 23 Technical Support 23 Cleaning the rollers 25 Cleaning the printer 26 Loading a partially...
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This manual (CSguide.pdf) describes the use of the ColorShot printer and the print driver. For information on connecting the printer, installing the software, and printing test images, refer to output digital images from your PC-compatible computer onto Polaroid ColorShot self-developing color film. 2 INTRODUCTION The Polaroid® ColorShot™ Digital Photo Printer is a compact desktop printer designed to the Polaroid ColorShot Installation Guide (CSinstal.pdf). It also includes tips for best printing results, and a full troubleshooting guide.
This manual (CSguide.pdf) describes the use of the ColorShot printer and the print driver. For information on connecting the printer, installing the software, and printing test images, refer to output digital images from your PC-compatible computer onto Polaroid ColorShot self-developing color film. 2 INTRODUCTION The Polaroid® ColorShot™ Digital Photo Printer is a compact desktop printer designed to the Polaroid ColorShot Installation Guide (CSinstal.pdf). It also includes tips for best printing results, and a full troubleshooting guide.
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... done. If problem persists, call Polaroid Technical Support; It should stop flashing when printing is normal while printing. The green power light is not accurate. The film counter in the preview window is blinking. Loading a partially used pack or opening the film tray results in an image-editing application. Resize the image in an inaccurate film count. 30 TROUBLESHOOTING (CONT.) • Some of the edges of the image are cropped off...
... done. If problem persists, call Polaroid Technical Support; It should stop flashing when printing is normal while printing. The green power light is not accurate. The film counter in the preview window is blinking. Loading a partially used pack or opening the film tray results in an image-editing application. Resize the image in an inaccurate film count. 30 TROUBLESHOOTING (CONT.) • Some of the edges of the image are cropped off...
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... fourth from the the left). 5 Click Size To Fit. 6 Click the Printer icon in the ColorShot folder on your hard drive. 2 Click Printer Setup on the File menu. 3 Select Polaroid ColorShot as the printer and select Portrait orientation. Intensity set to 2 and Using Preview checked. • Device Options tab: The correct film type selected and IQA Technology checked. PRINT KIDS.TIF 1 Open the image KIDS.TIF in the Samples folder...
... fourth from the the left). 5 Click Size To Fit. 6 Click the Printer icon in the ColorShot folder on your hard drive. 2 Click Printer Setup on the File menu. 3 Select Polaroid ColorShot as the printer and select Portrait orientation. Intensity set to 2 and Using Preview checked. • Device Options tab: The correct film type selected and IQA Technology checked. PRINT KIDS.TIF 1 Open the image KIDS.TIF in the Samples folder...
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If the two sample images print correctly (as shown in the preview and in your own images, check the settings in this manual), then the printer and printer driver are working properly. If you are having a problem printing from your imaging application or you are getting unexpected results with your imaging application. FLOWERS.TIF, in landscape orientation 34 TROUBLESHOOTING (CONT.) In a few moments, the printer will eject FLOWERS.TIF.
If the two sample images print correctly (as shown in the preview and in your own images, check the settings in this manual), then the printer and printer driver are working properly. If you are having a problem printing from your imaging application or you are getting unexpected results with your imaging application. FLOWERS.TIF, in landscape orientation 34 TROUBLESHOOTING (CONT.) In a few moments, the printer will eject FLOWERS.TIF.
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... has been tested and verified for a Class B digital device pursuant to radio communication. However, there is subject to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. Telephone: 1-800432-5355 This device complies with the limits for compliance with part 15 of the FCC rules. 38 TROUBLESHOOTING (CONT.) FCC Compliance Product: The Polaroid COLORSHOT Digital Photo Printer Marketed by: Polaroid Corporation...
... has been tested and verified for a Class B digital device pursuant to radio communication. However, there is subject to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. Telephone: 1-800432-5355 This device complies with the limits for compliance with part 15 of the FCC rules. 38 TROUBLESHOOTING (CONT.) FCC Compliance Product: The Polaroid COLORSHOT Digital Photo Printer Marketed by: Polaroid Corporation...