Polaroid GL10 Instant Mobile Printer User Manual
- June 6, 2024
- Polaroid
Table of Contents
- Safety Information
- Product Diagram
- Installing and Charging the Battery
- Installing ZINK Paper®
- Printing: Camera Cell Phone
- Printing: Computer
- Reprint Last Image
- Printing: Digital Camera
- Printing with Borders
- Troubleshooting
- References
- Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
- Download This Manual (PDF format)
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Instant Mobile Printer
User Manual
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Safety Information
This Instant Mobile Printer has been tested and is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
NOTICE
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class
B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does not cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver
- Connect the equipment into an outlet or on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any
other antenna or transmitter.
This equipment complies with the FCC/IC radiation exposure limits set forth
for uncontrolled equipment and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure
Guidelines in Supplement C to OET62 and RSS-102 for the IC radio frequency
(RF) Exposure rules. This equipment has very low levels of RF energy that is
deemed to comply without maximum permissive exposure evaluation (MPE).
It is desirable that it be installed and operated with at least 20 cm or more between the radiator and person’s body (excluding extremities: hands, wrists, feet, and ankles). This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and the RSS-Gen of IC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of this device.
CAUTION
RISK OF EXPLODING IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE.
BATTERY CAUTIONS
- Use only the provided charger with this product.
- Only charge the battery as recommended by the instructions.
- The battery provided with his product is intended for this product only.
- Prolonged use of the printer will result in the battery becoming warm.
BATTERY WARNINGS
- Avoid contact with leaking or a damaged battery.
- Do not short battery terminals.
- Adult supervision is recommended when product is used by young children.
- Avoid areas of excessive heat or moisture.
- Do not disassemble the battery.
This product contains electrical or electronic materials. The presence of these materials may, if not disposed of properly, have potential adverse effects on the environment and human health. Presence of this label on the product means it should not be disposed of as unsorted waste and must be collected separately. As a consumer, you are responsible for ensuring that this product is disposed of properly. To find out how to properly dispose of this product, please go to www.polaroid.com and click on “Company“ or call the customer service number for your country listed in the instruction manual.
Product Diagram
| Color| | Action| Communication
---|---|---|---|---
Green|
| Solid| Power on, template disabled
Orange|
| Solid| Power on, template enabled
Green|
| Pulse| Receiving data, printing, cooling
Orange|
| Pulse| Receiving data, printing, cooling with template
| Red|
| Pulse (1x speed)| Out of paper, non-feed,
noncompatible paper
Red|
| Pulse (3x speed)| Paper jam
Red|
| Solid| Template error
| Green|
| Solid| Fully charged
Orange|
| Solid| Low Battery
Red|
| Solid| Out of battery / Recharge
battery
Green|
| Pulse| Charging from AC adapter
Installing and Charging the Battery
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Remove battery door cover
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Install battery
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Replace battery door cover
Installing ZINK Paper®
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Press and release latch on the ZINK Paper® tray door.
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Unrwrap the 10-pack of ZINK Paper®.
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Slide the 10-pack of ZINK Paper® into the printer. Make sure the blue ZINK SmartSheet® is placed with the barcode down. Close the ZINK Paper® tray door.
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Press and hold the POWER button to turn on the printer. When you turn the printer on, the ZINK SmartSheet® will automatically eject.
To charge the battery:
- Install the battery (see above steps).
- Connect the AC adapter to the printer and the power source.
- urn on the printer.
Notes:
- Before using the printer on battery power, fully charge the battery for 2.5 hours.
- You can print photos while plugged into the power source.
Notes:
- The printer must be empty before refilling. Do not fill the printer with more than one 10-pack of ZINK Paper®. Having more than 10 sheets of ZINK Paper® may damage the printer.
- Avoid bending the ZINK Paper®.
- Only hold the ZINK Paper® by its edges; avoid touching the printing surface with your fingers.
- If the warning LED is flashing, push the Reprint button and release after 3 seconds.
Printing: Camera Cell Phone
Passcode: 6-0-0-0
For specific printing directions for your phone, visit
www.polaroid.com.
The following is an example for connecting to the printer and print your
images.
The terminology used in your cell phone may be different.
- Select the image you would like to print from the stored images on your camera cell phone. In the “options” menu, select “send via Bluetooth.” Search for devices and select the Polaroid printer and print.
- If you are unable to print from “send via Bluetooth,” select “connectivity” or “Bluetooth” under the “settings” or “tools” menu. Search for devices and select the Polaroid printer. Once paired, go back to stored images and select the image you want to print. In the “options” menu, select “beam” or “send via Bluetooth”. Select the Polaroid printer and print.
- If your camera cell phone does not include “send via Bluetooth” under the “options” menu, select the image you want to print. Select the “options” menu and select “print via Bluetooth”. Search for devices, select the Polaroid printer, and print.
For Android phones, download the free Polaroid Grey Label app from the Market to add cool effects to your photos before printing.
Printing: Computer
Visit www.polaroid.com to download the printer application and instructions
for printing from your Windows or Mac computer.
*USB cable not included.
Reprint Last Image
If the printer has not turned off, you may reprint the last image printed. Push the Reprint button and release after 3 seconds.
Printing: Digital Camera
For specific print directions for your digital camera, please review your
digital camera user’s manual or manufacturer’s website.
The following is an example for connecting to the printer and print your
images. The terminology used in your camera may be different.
- Connect your digital camera and printer to determine if a print option or printer icon is automatically displayed on the camera screen.
- If no print option appears, select “menu” and navigate to confirm that PictBridge is enabled. Note: if “USB” is displayed under “settings” then PictBridge is NOT enabled.
- Once PictBridge is enabled, select the image you want to print and follow the on-screen instructions to print.
Notes: :
- Do not disconnect the USB cord until entire printing process is complete.
- Do not turn off the printer while printing.
- Do not open ZINK Paper® tray door while printing.
- To print the date on your photo, ensure the Date Stamp feature on your digital camera is enabled.
Printing with Borders
The GL10 prints full bleed by default.
To enable the Polaroid Classic Border format:
- Press and hold the “Reprint” button for 5 seconds.
- The LED will change from green to orange.
To print without the Polaroid Classic Border format:
- Press and hold the “Reprint” button for 5 seconds.
- The LED will change from orange to green.
For more information on printing with customizable borders, visit www.polaroid.com to download the printer application and instructions for creating your customized border.
Troubleshooting
Problem | Solution |
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The photo has streaks | DO NOT: Send another image to be printed. DO: Turn off |
the printer. Open the ZINK Paper® tray door and remove the ZINK Paper®. Place
one blue ZINK SmartSheet® (with the barcode facing down) in the paper tray.
Close the ZINK Paper® tray door and turn the printer on. The ZINK SmartSheet®
will automatically eject. Open the ZINK Paper® tray door and reload the ZINK
Paper®.
The paper jammed before printing
(nothing has been ejected)| DO NOT: Send another image to be printed. DO: Open
the ZINK Paper® tray door. Check to see if there is ZINK Paper® in the tray.
If so, ensure the ZINK Paper® is loaded correctly. Press the “Reprint” button
to resume printing.
The paper jammed while printing (part
of the image has already ejected)| DO NOT: Pull out paper. DO: Turn off the
printer. Wait 5 seconds, turn the printer back on. Printer will eject current
photo. To reprint, resend your photo to the printer.
f all else fails…| DO: Turn off the printer. If the printer will not power
off, disconnect the AC adapter. Remove the battery cover and the battery.
Replace the battery and battery cover. Turn on the printer.
For additional troubleshooting and frequently asked questions, visit
www.polaroid.com.
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