S420 - Printer HITI - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL S420 HITI

Before using HiTi photo printer, please check the printer package content for the following items:

HiTi Photo Printer x 1
LCD Controller x 1
Power Cord x 1
USB Cable x 1

※ For the connection between the photo printer and the computer

Paper Cassette x 1
» Hi Ti Bag x 1 (including following items...)

A. Printer User Manual x 1
B. Quick Guide x 1
C. Notice Sheet x 1
D. Warranty Card x 1
E. Master CD x 1

» IDésirée Bag x 1 (including following items...)

A. IDésirée User Manual x 1
B. IDésirée Installation CD x 1

※ The package content varies according to different areas.

S420 | Outline

▶ Get to know S420 03

Installing S420 04

▶ Standalone printing ▶ A. Home Menu Introduction 09

B. Main Function Instruction 10

C. Special Function Instruction 16

PC-link Printing 22

Troubleshooting 23

Contact HiTi 24

To ensure proper printer operation, please read the following instructions thoroughly before using the S420 photo printe.

LCD controller

1 3 BSC 4 CK 5 PRINT 2 EDIT 6

1. TFT Color LCD
2. Directional Button
3. [ESC]
4. [OK]
5. [PRINT]
6. [EDIT]

▶ Front view

Ahiti 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

1. Ribbon Door Button
2. Ribbon Door
3. Indicator
4. MMC/ SD/ MS Memory Card Slot
5. CF Memory Card Slot
6. USB Host Slot
7. Paper Cassett e Door

▶ Back view

Diagram of a device rear panel with labeled ports and connectors, showing internal components like socket, switch, and cable.

1. Hatchback
2. Heat Ventilation
3. Power Switch
4. Power Cord Socket
5. Controller Socket
6. USB Port

Installing LCD controller

Connect the LCD controller to S420

Line drawing of a medical device with attached tubing and control panel (no text or symbols)

LCD controller installation is complete.

Installing ribbon cartridge

Illustration of a hand inserting a device into an open storage unit with an orange arrow indicating the internal mechanism (no text or symbols present)

Push the ribbon door button to open the ribbon door.

Line drawing of a hand inserting a card into a device (no text or symbols visible)

Install the ribbon cartridge inserting the left (indicated by the arrow) side of the ribbon first followed by the right side.

3 Ahiti

The ribbon has to be installed in the printer properly.

Line drawing of a file printer with a paper sheet and a 'Ahit' logo on the cover (no text or symbols on the device itself)

Close the ribbon door to complete the ribbon installation.

Loading photo papers

Broadside

Follow the demonstration to correctly remove photo papers from the packing.

Line drawing of a hand inserting a device into a computer chassis (no text or symbols)

Open the paper cassette cover.

3 whiti - whiti - whiti whiti whiti whiti

Load photo papers into the paper cassette and then close the cover.

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Open the paper cassette door on the printer and insert the paper cassette.

※Please hold the perforated side of photo paper and avoid touching the surface when taking them out from the packing

Powering up the printer

Diagram of a computer monitor with attached cables and ports, showing no text or symbols

Plug the power cord into the power cord socket at the back of the printer.

Line drawing of a device with an orange arrow pointing to a control panel (no text or symbols)

Turn on the power.

Installation of Dust Proof Case

This side faces up. Latch Latch

Installing the dust proof case

Installing the dust proof case

Gently insert the latch into the corresponding latch receiver opening on one side first, then gently push the latch on the opposite end of the dust proof case into the corresponding latch receiver opening to finish the installation.

Disassembling of the dust proof case

Disassembling of the dust-proof case

Hold the end of dust proof case firmly and gently push the dust proof case downward to uninstall the dust proof case.

Warning

Incorrect installation or disassembly way break the latch.

A. Home Menu Introduction

1 2 3 4 7 8 9 10 ESC OK 11 12 13 14

1. Image device from USB host 6. Printing control by
2. Image device from CF/Micro Drive
3. Image device from SD / MMC / MS / MS Pro
4. Matte effect ON
5. Printing control by S420
6. PHOTO
7. STICKER
8. IMAGE DEVICE
9. Cancel or go back
10. ID PHOTO
11. INDEX
12. SETUP
13. Confirm or continue

S420 | Standalone printing

B. Main Function Instruction

▶ Photo

1

Six grayscale photo icons arranged in a 2x2 grid, each containing a distinct icon (e.g., laptop, document, card) with no visible text or symbols.

Choose [PHOTO], and press [OK] to continue.

PHOTO Quick Print Batch Print Print All ESC OK

Select [Batch Print], and then press [OK] to continue.*

3

001 002 ESC OK

Pick a photo for output, and then press [OK] to continue or press [EDIT] to start editing. As to how to edit photos, please see Special Function Introduction for detail.

4

Copies x 01 ESC OK

Use directional button to determine the number of copies, and then press [OK] to go back image navigator.

001 x03 002 ESC OK

The number of copies chosen is displayed at lower right corner. Repeat step 3 and step 4, when everything is done, please press [PRINT] to start printing.

: 001 / 001 : 001 / 001 ESC

S420 is processing the job.

S420 | Standalone printing

B. Main Function Instruction

ID Photo

1

ID PHOTO

Choose [ID PHOTO], and press [OK] to continue.

ID PHOTO 25 x 35 mm 2 x 6 35 x 45 mm 2 x 4 45 x 65 mm 2 x 2 50 x 50 mm 2 x 3 50 x 50 mm 3 x 2 60 x 90 mm 1 x 2 60 x 90 mm 2 x 1 Combo A Combo B Combo C ESC OK

Select an ID format, and then press [OK] to continue.

3

ESC OK

Load images into column highlighted.

4

001 002 ESC OK

Select an image, and then press [OK] to continue.

ESC OK

Repeat step 3 and step 4 to finish loading images into the second column.

Copies x 03 ESC SWOP

When all columns are filled, please determine the number of copies and press [PRINT] to start printing.

S420 | Standalone printing

B. Main Function Instruction

▶ Sticker

1

1 M STICKER

Choose [STICKER], and press [OK] to continue.

STICKER 1 x 1 4 x 4 4/2/4 ESC OK

Select a sticker, and then press [OK] to continue.

3

ESC OK

Load images into column highlighted.

4

001 002 ESC OK

Pick an image, and then press [OK] to continue.

ESC OK

Repeat step 3 and step 4 to continue filling the rest of the columns.

Copies x 03 ESC SWOP

When all columns are filled, please choose the number of copies and press [PRINT] to start printing.

S420 | Standalone printing

B. Main Function Instruction

▶ Index

1

1 M INDEX

Choose [INDEX], and press [OK] to continue.

INDEX A x B : 5 x 4 A x B : 6 x 5 A x B : 8 x 7 ESC OK

Select an index format, and then press [OK] to continue.

3

INDEX : 100 : 008 Print ? ESC OK

The printer automatically counts the copy of prints based on the index format. Please press [OK] or [PRINT] to start printing or press [ESC] to go back.

▶ Image-device

1

2 M 1 2 81 IMAGE DEVICE

Choose [IMAGE DEVICE], and press [OK] to continue.

IMAGE DEVICE 1 SD/MS 2 CF I/II USB 1 2 3 4 5 6 ESC OK

Select an image device as the image source, and then press [OK] to save the setting.

2 M 1 2 3 IMAGE DEVICE

The selected image device is displayed in blue.

B. Main Function Instruction

▶ Setup

1

I M SETUP

Choose [SETUP], and press [OK] to continue.

SETUP Language LinkPrint Quick Preview Printer Setting PIN Code Counter Cleaning Mode About ESC OK

Language: Accessible languages on S420 may vary from region to region.

3

SETUP Language LinkPrint Quick Preview Printer Setting PIN Code Counter Cleaning Mode About ESC OK

LinkPrint: Users are allowed to control the S420 by using the LCD controller or by using a digital camera.

4

SETUP Language LinkPrint Quick Preview Printer Setting PIN Code Counter Cleaning Mode About ESC OK

Quick Preview: Choose between 2 or 6-image navigator. The image navigator can display up to 6 image per page.

SETUP Language LinkPrint Quick Preview Printer Setting PIN Code Counter Cleaning Mode About ESC OK

Printer Setting: Allows users to enable or disable Auto-Color and Matte effect, adjust LCD screen, color setting, and print position.

SETUP Language LinkPrint Quick Preview Printer Setting PIN Code Counter Cleaning Mode About ESC OK

PIN Code: To assure printer security, a PIN code can be set. Once set, the PIN code would have to be entered when the printer reboots or the printing list is being cleared.

B. Main Function Instruction

▶ Setup

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SETUP Language LinkPrint Quick Preview Printer Setting PIN Code Counter Cleaning Mode About ESC OK

Counter: The user is allowed to reset the counter if the PIN code is correctly entered.

SETUP Language LinkPrint Quick Preview Printer Setting PIN Code Counter Cleaning Mode About ESC OK

Cleaning Mode: HiTi strongly suggest users to utilize this function frequently to keep the printer in optimal condition.

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SETUP Language LinkPrint Quick Preview Printer Setting PIN Code Counter Cleaning Mode About ESC OK

About: It displays information about the current printer firmware, color table version, and controller firmware version.

C. Special Function Instruction

▶ Image adjuster & enhancer

1

001 002 ESC OK

In the image navigator, select an image and press [EDIT] to adjust and enhance the selected image.

Move

Select an image editing function and press [OK] to start editing.

3

Portrait of a smiling man in formal attire against a blue background, with no visible text or symbols.

Example on 'Move': Use directional button to adjust the position of output image.

4

Video player interface with a portrait photo and playback controls labeled ESC and OK

Example on 'Contrast': Use directional button to adjust the contrast of output image.

Profile photo of a smiling man in formal attire with music player control buttons below showing playback controls

Example on 'Color R/ G': Use directional button to adjust the level of red or green.

C. Special Function Instruction

▶ LCD Adjustment

1

1 M SETUP

Choose [SETUP], and press [OK to continue.

SETUP Language LinkPrint Quick Preview Printer Setting PIN Code Counter Cleaning Mode About ESC OK

Select [Printer Setting] and press [OK] to continue.

3

Printer Setting Auto Color Matte LCD Adjustment Color Setting Print Position ESC OK

Choose [LCD Adjustment] and press [OK] to continue.

4

Close-up of crayon spines in a cup against a blue sky, with no visible text or symbols on the crayons or background.

Choose an item for LCD adjustment. Note that in LCD adjustment, only the properties of Contrast, Brightness, Color R/G, Color B/Y, Position, and Default Setting can be adjusted.

C. Special Function Instruction

▶ Color Setting

1

1 M SETUP

Choose [SETUP], and press [OK] to continue.

SETUP Language LinkPrint Quick Preview Printer Setting PIN Code Counter Cleaning Mode About ESC OK

Select [Printer Setting] and press [OK] to continue.

Printer Setting Auto Color Matte LCD Adjustment Color Setting Print Position ESC OK

Choose [Color Setting] and press [OK] to continue.

4

001 002 ESC OK

Select a reference image saved in the memory card for color calibration, then press [OK] to continue.

Contrast

Note that in color setting, only the properties of Contrast, Brightness, Sharpness, Color R/ G, Color B/ Y, and Position can be adjusted.

C. Special Function Instruction

▶ Print Position

1

1 M 1 2 3 SETUP

Choose [SETUP], and press [OK] to continue.

SETUP Language LinkPrint Quick Preview Printer Setting PIN Code Counter Cleaning Mode About ESC OK

Select [Printer Setting] and press [OK] to continue.

Printer Setting Auto Color Matte LCD Adjustment Color Setting Print Position ESC OK

Choose [Print Position] and press [OK] to continue.

4

Please insert 4x4 or 4/2/4 sticker ESC OK

Place 4x4 or 4/2/4 sticker into the paper cassette for calibration reference.

Print Position A 5 B 5 ESC OK

Based on the printout of 4x4 or 4/2/4 sticker, adjust the parameters in the A and B column if needed, then press [OK] to save values.

C. Special Function Instruction

▶ Cleaning Mode

1

1 M SETUP

Choose [SETUP], and press [OK] to continue.

SETUP Language LinkPrint Quick Preview Printer Setting PIN Code Counter Cleaning Mode About ESC OK

Select [Cleaning Mode] and press [OK] to continue.

Please remove the ribbon ESC OK

Before the cleaning process begins, please remove the ribbon cartridge from the printer and press [OK] to start the cleaning job.

S420 | Standing alone printing

C. Special Function Instruction

Bluetooth Dongle

whiti USB Host Slot

Plug the Bluetooth dongle into the USB Host Slot.

2 PHOTO

The USB source will be shown in blue color as in ( [icon] )

3 PHOTO

Choose [Photo], [Sticker] or [ID Photo] to print the image. *

Illustration of a mobile phone and computer with a circular arrow indicating data transfer (no text or symbols)

After choose [Photo], [Sticker] or the ID Layout of [ID Photo], The photo printer will remind you that the blue tooth dongle is working. Select the image and trans the image from the image source to S420.

* Blue tooth dongle function can't be used in the [Index].

▶ Connect the PC and Printer

Diagram showing connection between a computer monitor and an ATM device with Korean text label

▶ Install the Printer Driver

Installing Printer Driver Press Start to install HT: 5420 Start Exit

Installing Printer Driver... Setup program copy driver filesfinished. Please connect USB cable to the printer for completing installation. This driver has been carefully tested to comply with Windows. If a Digital Signature Not Found warning dialog box appears during the installation, please click Yes to to continue the installation process.

Insert the Mater CD to run the installation. Power on the printer to continue.

found new hardware wizard! Please wait while the wizard installs the software... M1:1 S420

The PC is installing the printer driver.

Completed the Found New Hardware Wizard The wizard has installed initiating the software for HKEY 2.0.20 Click Finish to close the wizard

Installation completed.

▶ Install the IDésirée (Please see the user guide of IDésirée for detail.)

▶ Indicator Status

	Problem Status
Blinking x 1	Cover Open	▸ Open and close the ribbon door again.
Blinking x 2	Ribbon Missing	▸ Re-install the ribbon cartridge
Blinking x 3	Ribbon Out	▸ Replace the ribbon cartridge
Elinking x 4	Paper Out	▸ Re-install photo papers and re-check consumables status
Blinking x 5	Paper Jam	▸ Open the ribbon door and remove the jammed paper.
Blinking x 6	Paper Mismatch	▸ Please use S420-compatible consumables and check if consumables are correctly placed in the paper cassette.

Note :

If your problems are not listed above, please contact HiTi service center nearest to you.
Note that during printer operation, it is normal for the LCD controller to become warm to touch.