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Setting Up Card Slot as Memory Card Drive of Computer

The card slot of the printer can also be used as the memory card drive of the computer.

Important

  • When Read/write attribute in Other device settings under Device settings is set to Writable from USB PC using the operation panel of the printer, you cannot print photos on a memory card using the operation panel of the printer. After using the card slot as the memory card drive of the computer, remove the memory card and be sure to set Read/write attribute to Not writable from PC. When you turned off the printer, Writable from USB PC will be canceled and the setting is returned to Not writable from PC when you turn on the printer next time.

  1. Check that printer is turned on.

  2. Make sure memory card is not set.

    If the memory card is set, remove it from the card slot.

  3. Select (Setup) on the HOME screen.

  4. Select Device settings.

    The Device settings screen is displayed.

  5. Select Other device settings.

  6. Select Read/write attribute.

  7. Check message that is displayed and select OK.

  8. Select a read/write attribute to specify setting.

    Writable from USB PC

    The card slot is used as the memory card drive of a computer connected to the printer via USB. Data can be written on the memory card from the computer.

    Not writable from PC

    The card slot is used only for reading. Be sure to select this mode when printing photos from a memory card.

    Important

    • When Writable from USB PC is selected, the auto power off setting is inactive.

      For more on the auto power off setting:

Important

  • If you use the card slot as the memory card drive of the computer, you need to perform a "safe removal" operation on your computer before physically removing the memory card from your printer.

    • For Windows:

      Right-click the Removable Disk icon and click Eject. If Eject is not displayed on the screen, make sure the Access lamp is not flashing and remove the memory card.

    • For macOS:

      Drag the (Mount drive) icon into the Trash.