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... 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 29 Polaroid Offices and Service Centers...
... 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 29 Polaroid Offices and Service Centers...
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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. 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).
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...that follow. Three sample images are installed on your hard drive, in .tif and .bmp formats: kids, flowers, and test. The Update Device Driver Wizard is displayed. Note: As 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). Important: For successful installation, read each screen carefully before proceeding...
...that follow. Three sample images are installed on your hard drive, in .tif and .bmp formats: kids, flowers, and test. The Update Device Driver Wizard is displayed. Note: As 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). Important: For successful installation, read each screen carefully before proceeding...
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If you have a paper printer you normally print to install the driver. Click Finish once. Although there is no status bar or wait icon displayed during this process, installation is proceeding! Important: The computer takes a few moments to , do not select ColorShot as your default printer. 12 INSTALL THE SOFTWARE (CONT.) 6 The Add Printer Wizard displays "Polaroid ColorShot" for the Printer name.
If you have a paper printer you normally print to install the driver. Click Finish once. Although there is no status bar or wait icon displayed during this process, installation is proceeding! Important: The computer takes a few moments to , do not select ColorShot as your default printer. 12 INSTALL THE SOFTWARE (CONT.) 6 The Add Printer Wizard displays "Polaroid ColorShot" for the Printer name.
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If you click Yes to accept the License Agreement, installation proceeds. 13 INSTALL THE SOFTWARE (CONT.) 7 If the print driver is displayed. 9 If you prefer another language, click the list and choose from French, German, Italian or Spanish: 8 Click OK. The License Agreement is not available in the same language as the operating system, the screens appear in English.
If you click Yes to accept the License Agreement, installation proceeds. 13 INSTALL THE SOFTWARE (CONT.) 7 If the print driver is displayed. 9 If you prefer another language, click the list and choose from French, German, Italian or Spanish: 8 Click OK. The License Agreement is not available in the same language as the operating system, the screens appear in English.
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The images are located in the Polaroid ColorShot User's Guide (CSguide.pdf). To configure the print driver for your own use the following tutorial to print two test images. 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 hard drive. 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 own use the following tutorial to print two test images. 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 hard drive. When printing the test images, keep all the print properties at the default settings.
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.... 4 After installing the supplement, you are still unable to install the printer driver after following these steps, contact your computer manual for details on how to the printer. • Click My Computer icon, then click the CD-ROM drive icon. (The Polaroid CD should be located in Integrated Peripherals, Advanced Chip Set, PCI Plug...
.... 4 After installing the supplement, you are still unable to install the printer driver after following these steps, contact your computer manual for details on how to the printer. • Click My Computer icon, then click the CD-ROM drive icon. (The Polaroid CD should be located in Integrated Peripherals, Advanced Chip Set, PCI Plug...
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... the uninstall is empty. 28 TROUBLESHOOTING (CONT.) To uninstall IQA and the ColorShot driver Be sure the print queue is complete, click OK. 10 Close windows until you return to the Control Panel. 11 Double-click Printers. 12 Select the Polaroid ColorShot with the right mouse button. 13 Select Delete from the back of the...
... the uninstall is empty. 28 TROUBLESHOOTING (CONT.) To uninstall IQA and the ColorShot driver Be sure the print queue is complete, click OK. 10 Close windows until you return to the Control Panel. 11 Double-click Printers. 12 Select the Polaroid ColorShot with the right mouse button. 13 Select Delete from the back of the...
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... 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... 23 Cleaning the rollers 25 Cleaning the printer 26 Loading a partially used pack 26 Increasing printer performance 27 Picture and printer problems 28 Printing test images 31 Reconnection note 35 Limited Equipment Warranty 36 FCC Compliance 38 Polaroid Offices and Service Centers 40 Index 45
... 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... 23 Cleaning the rollers 25 Cleaning the printer 26 Loading a partially used pack 26 Increasing printer performance 27 Picture and printer problems 28 Printing test images 31 Reconnection note 35 Limited Equipment Warranty 36 FCC Compliance 38 Polaroid Offices and Service Centers 40 Index 45
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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. This manual (CSguide.pdf) describes the use of the ColorShot printer and the print driver. It also includes tips for best printing results, and a full troubleshooting guide. 2 INTRODUCTION The Polaroid® ColorShot™ Digital Photo Printer is a compact desktop printer designed to the Polaroid ColorShot Installation Guide (CSinstal.pdf).
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. This manual (CSguide.pdf) describes the use of the ColorShot printer and the print driver. It also includes tips for best printing results, and a full troubleshooting guide. 2 INTRODUCTION The Polaroid® ColorShot™ Digital Photo Printer is a compact desktop printer designed to the Polaroid ColorShot Installation Guide (CSinstal.pdf).
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9 CONFIGURE THE DRIVER You can select paper orientation, use controls to lighten or darken the print, and apply Polaroid's patented image enhancement technology (IQA™). Here you can configure the driver for details. See the following for each image before printing by using the Properties dialog box. Here you also choose the Preview option and film type.
9 CONFIGURE THE DRIVER You can select paper orientation, use controls to lighten or darken the print, and apply Polaroid's patented image enhancement technology (IQA™). Here you can configure the driver for details. See the following for each image before printing by using the Properties dialog box. Here you also choose the Preview option and film type.
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... print queue. 4 If you selected the USB port (not an LPT port) for the ColorShot printer. 10 CONFIGURE THE DRIVER (CONT.) Check the printer settings 1 From Windows, go to review the settings, click Properties on the Printer menu. Set Properties 1 Display the Polaroid ColorShot Properties dialog box as described below. Note: You can select it . 2 Double-click...
... print queue. 4 If you selected the USB port (not an LPT port) for the ColorShot printer. 10 CONFIGURE THE DRIVER (CONT.) Check the printer settings 1 From Windows, go to review the settings, click Properties on the Printer menu. Set Properties 1 Display the Polaroid ColorShot Properties dialog box as described below. Note: You can select it . 2 Double-click...
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The image is horizontal. The image is rotated 90 degrees on the Polaroid film, for a better fit. • Select Landscape if your hard drive (ColorShot folder) during installation They can override this choice for the current image from within the application. • Select Portrait if your image is vertical. Note: The following sample images are copied to your image is printed with the wide white border at the bottom. see pages 31 - 34. You can be printed out as a test; 11 CONFIGURE THE DRIVER (CONT.) Graphics tab ORIENTATION Select a default orientation.
The image is horizontal. The image is rotated 90 degrees on the Polaroid film, for a better fit. • Select Landscape if your hard drive (ColorShot folder) during installation They can override this choice for the current image from within the application. • Select Portrait if your image is vertical. Note: The following sample images are copied to your image is printed with the wide white border at the bottom. see pages 31 - 34. You can be printed out as a test; 11 CONFIGURE THE DRIVER (CONT.) Graphics tab ORIENTATION Select a default orientation.
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... to see a preview of copies to compensate for a slight speed variation.) Leave it off for the software. RESTORE DEFAULTS Click to lightest. 13 CONFIGURE THE DRIVER (CONT.) INTENSITY The Intensity control offers five settings, from darkest to recall the default settings. Slide the control toward Darkest to make the image darker...
... to see a preview of copies to compensate for a slight speed variation.) Leave it off for the software. RESTORE DEFAULTS Click to lightest. 13 CONFIGURE THE DRIVER (CONT.) INTENSITY The Intensity control offers five settings, from darkest to recall the default settings. Slide the control toward Darkest to make the image darker...
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IMAGE ENHANCEMENT IQA (Image Quality Assurance) Technology is currently loaded. Select the film type that is a Polaroid-patented image enhancement software designed to display a drop-down list of film types. 14 CONFIGURE THE DRIVER (CONT.) Device Options tab FILM TYPE Click the Film Type arrow to produce brighter colors in images that have not been previously enhanced.
IMAGE ENHANCEMENT IQA (Image Quality Assurance) Technology is currently loaded. Select the film type that is a Polaroid-patented image enhancement software designed to display a drop-down list of film types. 14 CONFIGURE THE DRIVER (CONT.) Device Options tab FILM TYPE Click the Film Type arrow to produce brighter colors in images that have not been previously enhanced.
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...®. If you want to recall the default settings. Also, turn off IQA for images obtained from the Internet, and for comparison. 15 CONFIGURE THE DRIVER (CONT.) • Turn on IQA Technology for general photographic images that have been scanned using default settings, or images that have been color-corrected in...
...®. If you want to recall the default settings. Also, turn off IQA for images obtained from the Internet, and for comparison. 15 CONFIGURE THE DRIVER (CONT.) • Turn on IQA Technology for general photographic images that have been scanned using default settings, or images that have been color-corrected in...
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...Picture and printer problems Problem Solution Print is not what you expected (in color, brightness, or some other imaging characteristic). Print is too dark. Increase intensity in the Graphics tab of the Properties dialog box, in the print driver. Try lightening it in a photo-editing application,... or try applying IQA, which is on the Device Options tab of the Properties dialog box, in the print driver. Print out the sample images provided on page 31 for comparison; see Printing test images on the Polaroid ColorShot...
...Picture and printer problems Problem Solution Print is not what you expected (in color, brightness, or some other imaging characteristic). Print is too dark. Increase intensity in the Graphics tab of the Properties dialog box, in the print driver. Try lightening it in a photo-editing application,... or try applying IQA, which is on the Device Options tab of the Properties dialog box, in the print driver. Print out the sample images provided on page 31 for comparison; see Printing test images on the Polaroid ColorShot...
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... edges of the image are cropped off in an inaccurate film count. Imaging application cannot communicate with the print driver (Print dialog box or preview screen does not appear). If problem persists, call Polaroid Technical Support; The film counter in an image-editing application. Resize the image in the preview window is.... Be sure to preview what will appear in the print before it is printed. The counter resets when you did not expect, or • The printer creates multiple partial prints for details. see page 23.
... edges of the image are cropped off in an inaccurate film count. Imaging application cannot communicate with the print driver (Print dialog box or preview screen does not appear). If problem persists, call Polaroid Technical Support; The film counter in an image-editing application. Resize the image in the preview window is.... Be sure to preview what will appear in the print before it is printed. The counter resets when you did not expect, or • The printer creates multiple partial prints for details. see page 23.
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... Open the image KIDS.TIF in the Samples folder in the ColorShot folder on your hard drive. 2 Click Printer Setup on the toolbar (the fourth from the the left). 5 Click Size To Fit. 6 Click the Printer icon in the Print Preview screen. Intensity set to their default ...1 Start up MGI PhotoSuite and be sure all the ColorShot Properties are set to their default settings (see Configure the driver for details): • Graphics tab: Portrait Orientation; Click OK. 4 Click the Print Preview icon on the File menu. 3 Select Polaroid ColorShot as the printer and select Portrait orientation.
... Open the image KIDS.TIF in the Samples folder in the ColorShot folder on your hard drive. 2 Click Printer Setup on the toolbar (the fourth from the the left). 5 Click Size To Fit. 6 Click the Printer icon in the Print Preview screen. Intensity set to their default ...1 Start up MGI PhotoSuite and be sure all the ColorShot Properties are set to their default settings (see Configure the driver for details): • Graphics tab: Portrait Orientation; Click OK. 4 Click the Print Preview icon on the File menu. 3 Select Polaroid ColorShot as the printer and select Portrait orientation.
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If you are having a problem printing from your imaging application or you are working properly. 34 TROUBLESHOOTING (CONT.) In a few moments, the printer will eject FLOWERS.TIF. FLOWERS.TIF, in your imaging application. If the two sample images print correctly (as shown in the preview and in this manual), then the printer and printer driver are getting unexpected results with your own images, check the settings in landscape orientation
If you are having a problem printing from your imaging application or you are working properly. 34 TROUBLESHOOTING (CONT.) In a few moments, the printer will eject FLOWERS.TIF. FLOWERS.TIF, in your imaging application. If the two sample images print correctly (as shown in the preview and in this manual), then the printer and printer driver are getting unexpected results with your own images, check the settings in landscape orientation