Canon PIXMA MX310 - Manual (Page 29)

25 Printing Photographs Directly from a Compliant Device
Printing Photographs Directly from a
Compliant Device
You can connect a PictBridge compliant device such as a digital camera, camcorder, or mobile
phone using a USB cable recommended by the device’s manufacturer, and print recorded images
directly without using a computer.
z Connectable Devices
PictBridge is an industry standard enabling a range of digital photo solutions, including the direct
printing of photos from a digital still camera, camcorder or mobile phone* without the need to use
a computer. A device can be connected to this machine for direct printing regardless of the
manufacturer or the model as long as it complies with the PictBridge standard.
* PictBridge compliant digital still cameras, digital camcorders, and camera-equipped mobile
phones are hereafter collectively referred to as “PictBridge compliant device”.
A device with this mark is PictBridge compliant.
z Printable Image Data Format
This machine prints images taken with a DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) ver. 1.0/2.0-
compatible digital camera (Exif ver. 2.2/2.21 compliant), as well as PNG files.
Printing Photographs Directly from a Compliant
Device
To connect a PictBridge compliant device to this machine, use a USB cable recommended by the
device’s manufacturer.
1
Prepare for printing.
(1) Turn on the machine.
See “Turning the Machine On and Off” on page 6.
(2) Load paper.
See “Loading Printing Paper” on page 11.
Caution
Do not connect any equipment other than PictBridge compliant devices to the Direct Print Port of the
machine. If you do so, electric shock, fire, or damage to the machine could result.
Important
Never disconnect the USB cable during printing unless when explicitly allowed to by the PictBridge
compliant device. When disconnecting the USB cable between the PictBridge compliant device and
machine, follow the instructions given in the device’s instruction manual.
Note
When printing photos with the PictBridge compliant device connected to the machine, we recommend the
use of the AC adapter supplied with the device. If you are using the device battery, be sure to charge it
fully.