Printing from Memory Media (Direct Print)

This category describes how to print from memory media.
The Direct Print function is available only for the Color imageCLASS MF9170c/MF9150c.



Printing with Direct Print

You can print data from a memory medium, such as a SD Card, by directly inserting it into the machine and selecting the desired image on the display. You do not need to connect the machine to your computer.


Memory Media Supported by This Machine

Data Supported by This Machine

Inserting Memory Media

Removing Memory Media

Printing from Memory Media

Index Printing


Selecting All Files in Folder


Selecting Files by Date


Selecting Files by Extension



Memory Media Supported by This Machine

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The memory media listed below are compatible with this machine.


USB Memory/Memory cards that can be directly inserted into the slot:
  • USB Memory
  • SD Secure Digital memory card
  • SDHC memory card
  • Compact Flash (CF) Card: supports Type I/II (3.3 V)
  • Microdrive
  • Memory Stick
  • Memory Stick PRO

Memory cards that can be inserted in the slot using an adapter:
  • If one of the following memory cards is inserted without an adapter, the card may get stuck in the slot. Be sure to attach an adapter to the memory card before inserting it into the slot.
  • miniSD Card*1
  • microSD Card*2
  • Memory Stick Duo*1
  • Memory Stick PRO Duo*1

*1 Use the special adapter provided with the card.
*2 Use the SD Card Adapter provided with the card.



Data Supported by This Machine

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Note the followings so you can use an appropriate memory media.

  • Supported file systems of a memory are FAT 16 and FAT 32.
  • You can not select the data contained in other folder at once.
  • You can not select a data in a lower level folder.
  • The following data can be used:
  • JPEG (DCF/Exif2.21/JFIF)
  • TIFF
  • The size of the TIFF image cannot be scaled for printing. If the size of the TIFF image exceeds the size of the selected paper, only the part that fits on the paper is printed.


Inserting Memory Media

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  • When a memory medium is inserted into the slot, the access lamp lights up. Do not touch the memory medium at this point because the machine is accessing to the data in the memory medium. Doing so may damage the machine and the memory media.
  • When inserted, some memory media protrude from the slot. Do not force them into the slot any further. Doing so may damage the machine and the memory media.
  • Make sure that the memory medium is correctly oriented before inserting it into the slot. Forcing an improperly positioned memory medium into the slot may damage the memory medium and/or the machine.
  • Depending on the SD card, it may take a few seconds to recognize it.
  • How to insert a memory medium

Insert only one memory medium into the slot. Confirm that the Access lamp has lit up.


Media Type Inserting Media
  • USB Memory
  • SD Secure Digital memory card
  • SDHC memory card
  • Memory Stick
  • Memory Stick PRO
  • Memory Stick Duo*1
  • Memory Stick PRO Duo*1
  • miniSD Card*1
  • microSD Card*2
  • Compact Flash (CF) Card
  • Microdrive

*1 Be sure to attach the memory medium to the special adapter before inserting it into the slot.
*2 Use "SD Card Adapter" Provided with the card.



Removing Memory Media

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  • Do not remove the memory medium when the access lamp is blinking. The blinking lamp indicates that the machine is accessing the data in the memory medium. The data may be damaged if you remove the memory medium at this point.
  1. Make sure that the access lamp is not blinking, then remove the memory medium from the slot.


Printing from Memory Media

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  1. Insert a memory medium into the slot.
  1. Confirm that the access lamp has lit up.
  1. Press (Main Menu).
  1. Use [], [] or (Scroll Wheel) to select <Direct Print>, then press [OK].
  1. Use [], [] or (Scroll Wheel) to select the memory medium that stores the data that you want to print, then press [OK].

If you want to print an index of all the files in the selected memory medium, see "Index Printing."

  1. Use [], [] or (Scroll Wheel) to select the folder that contains the data that you want to print, then press [OK].

If you select data which is saved outside the folder, skip to step 8.

  • If you want to select the data from the displayed images, press the left Any key to change the display method from <Folder/File Name Display> to <Image Display>, then press [OK].



You can select the desired data by sorting all data according to date or extension. If you want to sort data by date, see "Selecting Files by Date." If you want to sort data by extension, see "Selecting Files by Extension."

  1. Use [], [] or (Scroll Wheel) to select the data that you want to print, then press [OK].
  • In the <Image Display> mode, the screen below appears. Use [], [] or (Scroll Wheel) to select the data that you want to print, then press [OK].

  • You can select data by entering the desired copy quantity with - (numeric keys) instead of pressing [OK].
  • You can select multiple data at once from one folder.
  • You can not select the data contained in other folders at once.
  1. Press the right Any key to select <Print Settings>.

In the <Image Display> mode, the screen below appears.

  1. Use [], [] or (Scroll Wheel) to select the desired setting, then press [OK].

The followings are the settings that can be made:

  • <Color>: Selects full color or B&W.
  • <Drawer 1>: Selects paper for printing.
  • <Layout>: Specifies the layout.
  • To make this setting, see the detailed procedures below.
  • <Copies>: Selects print quantity.
  • <Print Date>: Prints the shooting date on data.
  • To make this setting, see the detailed procedures below.
  • <Print File Name>: Prints the file name on data.
  • To make this setting, see the detailed procedures below.
  • <Vivid Photo>: Makes green and blue more lively.
  • <Brightness>: Adjusts brightness.
  • <Halftones>: Optimizes data for printing.
  • The <Halftones> default setting is <Auto>. <Gradation> is suitable for photos taken with a digital camera and <Error Diffusion> is suitable for scanned images. In <Auto> mode, printing from a memory card is automatically processed with <Gradation> and printing from USB memory is automatically processed with <Error Diffusion>. For optimal images, select <Error Diffusion> when printing scanned images stored in memory cards. When printing photos stored in a USB memory, select <Gradation>.
  • Print settings cannot be specified to each file except for <Copies> (print quantity).

  • If you select <Layout>:
  • The print quantity is limited to one.
  • Only JPEG data can be printed. Even if the selected files contain TIFF data, only JPEG data is printed.
  • The print size is adjusted automatically to fit on one sheet of paper.
  • The order of the images in the layout cannot be specified.
  • This setting cannot be used with two-sided printing.
  • A blank space for printing the date and file name is left below the printed image even if <Print Date> or <Print File Name> is set to <Off>.

  • 1. Use [], [] or (Scroll Wheel) to select the layout type, then press [OK].

  • 2. Use [], [] or (Scroll Wheel) to select <Yes>, then press [OK].

  • If you select <Print Date> or <Print File Name>:
  • Only JPEG data can be printed. Even if the selected files contain TIFF data, only JPEG data is printed.
  • The file name can consist of up to 20 characters.

  • 1. Use [], [] or (Scroll Wheel) to select <On>, then press [OK].
  1. Press (Start) to start printing.

When printing is complete, remove the memory media.

  • Do not remove the memory medium when the access lamp is blinking. The blinking lamp indicates that the machine is accessing the data in the memory medium. The data may be damaged if you remove the memory medium at this point.


Index Printing

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You can print an index of the data saved on a memory medium.


Remark
  • This function is only available for JPEG. If the selected medium contains TIFF files, they are not printed.
  1. Insert a memory medium into the slot.
  1. Confirm that the access lamp has lit up.
  1. Press (Main Menu).
  1. Use [], [] or (Scroll Wheel) to select <Direct Print>, then press [OK].
  1. Press the right Any key to select <Index Print>.
  1. Use [], [] or (Scroll Wheel) to select the desired memory medium, then press [OK].
  • You can not select multiple memory media or folders at once.
  • If you want to print only the data that is saved outside folders, press the right Any key to select <Set>. Then skip to step 8.
  1. Use [], [] or (Scroll Wheel) to select the desired folder, then press the right Any key to select <Set>.

If the selected folder contains a subfolder, the files in that folder will not be printed.

  • The maximum depth of a sub-folder you can select is 20.
  1. Use [], [] or (Scroll Wheel) to select the desired setting, then press [OK].

Press [OK] after making each setting.

  • <Color>: Selects full color or B&W.
  • <Drawer 1>: Selects paper source for printing.
  1. Press (Start).

When printing is complete, remove the memory media.

  • Do not remove the memory medium when the access lamp is blinking. The blinking lamp indicates that the machine is accessing the data in the memory medium. The data may be damaged if you remove the memory medium at this point.


Selecting All Files in Folder

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You can print all files in the selected folder.

  1. Insert a memory medium into the slot.
  1. Confirm that the access lamp has lit up.
  1. Press (Main Menu).
  1. Use [], [] or (Scroll Wheel) to select <Direct Print>, then press [OK].
  1. Use [], [] or (Scroll Wheel) to select the desired memory medium, then press [OK].
  1. Use [], [] or (Scroll Wheel) to select the folder that contains the files that you want to print, then press [OK].
  1. Press the left Any key to select <Display/Select>.
  1. Use [] or (Scroll Wheel) to select <Change File Selection>, then press [OK].
  1. Use [] or (Scroll Wheel) to select <Specify Conditions>, then press [OK].
  1. Press [OK] to select <Select All>.
  1. Use [], [] or (Scroll Wheel) to select the desired setting, then press [OK].
  1. Press (Start) to start printing.

When printing is complete, remove the memory media.

  • Do not remove the memory medium when the access lamp is blinking. The blinking lamp indicates that the machine is accessing the data in the memory medium. The data may be damaged if you remove the memory medium at this point.


Selecting Files by Date

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You can print only the selected files saved within the specified range of dates or all files on the specified dates.

  1. Insert a memory medium into the slot.
  1. Confirm that the access lamp has lit up.
  1. Press (Main Menu).
  1. Use [], [] or (Scroll Wheel) to select <Direct Print>, then press [OK].
  1. Use [], [] or (Scroll Wheel) to select the desired memory medium, then press [OK].
  1. Press the left Any key to select <Display/Select>.
  1. Use [] or (Scroll Wheel) to select <Change File Selection>, then press [OK].
  1. Use [] or (Scroll Wheel) to select <Specify Conditions>, then press [OK].
  1. Select the files by specifying dates.

  • If you want to print only the selected files saved within the specified range of dates:

  • 1. Use [], [] or (Scroll Wheel) to select <Specified Date>, then press [OK].

  • 2. Use [], [] or (Scroll Wheel) to select the start date, then press [OK].

  • 3. Use [], [] or (Scroll Wheel) to select the end date, then press [OK].

  • 4. Use [], [] or (Scroll Wheel) to select the file that you want to print, then press [OK].

  • 5. Press the right Any key to select <Print Settings>.

  • If you want to print all files on the specified dates:

  • 1. Use [], [], or (Scroll Wheel) to select <Specify Date Select All>, then press [OK].

  • 2. Use [], [] or (Scroll Wheel) to select the start date, then press [OK].

  • 3. Use [], [] or (Scroll Wheel) to select the end date, then press [OK].
  1. Use [], [] or (Scroll Wheel) to select the desired setting, then press [OK].
  1. Press (Start) to start printing.

When printing is complete, remove the memory media.

  • Do not remove the memory medium when the access lamp is blinking. The blinking lamp indicates that the machine is accessing the data in the memory medium. The data may be damaged if you remove the memory medium at this point.


Selecting Files by Extension

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You can print only the selected files or all files of the specified extension.

  1. Insert a memory medium into the slot.
  1. Confirm that the access lamp has lit up.
  1. Press (Main Menu).
  1. Use [], [] or (Scroll Wheel) to select <Direct Print>, then press [OK].
  1. Use [], [] or (Scroll Wheel) to select the desired memory medium, then press [OK].
  1. Press the left Any key to select <Display/Select>.
  1. Use [] or (Scroll Wheel) to select <Change File Selection>, then press [OK].
  1. Use [] or (Scroll Wheel) to select <Specify Conditions>, then press [OK].
  1. Select the files by specifying extensions.

  • If you want to print only the selected files of the specified extension:

  • 1. Use [], [] or (Scroll Wheel) to select <Specify Extension>, then press [OK].

  • 2. Use [], [] or (Scroll Wheel) to select the desired extension, then press [OK].

  • 3. Use [], [] or (Scroll Wheel) to select the file that you want to print, then press [OK].

  • 4. Press the right Any key to select <Print Settings>.

  • If you want to print all files of the specified extension:

  • 1. Use [], [] or (Scroll Wheel) to select <Specify Ext. Select All>, then press [OK].

  • 2. Use [], [] or (Scroll Wheel) to select the desired extension, then press [OK].
  1. Use [], [] or (Scroll Wheel) to select the desired setting, then press [OK].
  1. Press (Start) to start printing.

When printing is complete, remove the memory media.

  • Do not remove the memory medium when the access lamp is blinking. The blinking lamp indicates that the machine is accessing the data in the memory medium. The data may be damaged if you remove the memory medium at this point.