Barbie Doll'd Up Nails Digital Nail Printer FAQ's

1. Where can I purchase replacement ink cartridges and polish for my Barbie Doll'd Up Nails Digital Nail Printer?

2. Can I download the Barbie Doll'd Up Nails Digital Nail Printer software online?

3. Do I have all the parts I need to use the Barbie® Doll’d Up Nails™ digital nail printer?

4. How do I install the Barbie® Doll’d Up Nails™ digital nail printer software?

5. How do I Install the Barbie® Doll’d Up Nails™ digital nail printer ink cartridge?

6. How do I properly connect the Barbie® Doll’d Up Nails™ digital nail printer to my computer?

7. How do I align the Barbie® Doll’d Up Nails™ digital nail printer?

8. How do I print on my fingernail using the Barbie® Doll’d Up Nails™ digital nail printer?

9. When trying to take a picture or print I receive a Camera/Printer is busy error. How do I fix this?

10. When trying to take a picture or print I receive a Camera/Printer has failed error. How do I fix this?

11. Will my Barbie® Doll’d Up Nails™ digital nail printer work with Windows™ 7?

12. What are the system requirements’ for my Barbie® Doll’d Up Nails™ digital nail printer?




1. Where can I purchase replacement ink cartridges and polish for my Barbie Doll'd Up Nails Digital Nail Printer?

You can get the ink cartridge here and the polish here.

2. Can I download the Barbie Doll'd Up Nails Digital Nail Printer software online?

The software can be downloaded online here.

3. Do I have all the parts I need to use the Barbie® Doll’d Up Nails™ digital nail printer?

The following items are in the Barbie® Doll’d Up Nails™ digital nail printer package.
Please be sure to unpack the box completely.

• Printer
• Power adaptor
• USB cable
• Ink Cartridge inside foil pouch
• White polish
• Pre-print coat
• Top coat
• CD-ROM
• Alignment card
• Quick Start guide
• Instruction manual


4. How do I install the Barbie® Doll’d Up Nails™ digital nail printer software?

Installation Instructions

Note: DO NOT Plug in the printer until installation is complete.

• The Install Shield Wizard will launch when the disc is inserted.
     - If it does not, you can manually launch the disc through My Computer.
• Click Install to begin the driver installation.
• Follow the prompts.
     - When the Microsoft® Logo Testing Software Installation screen appears, click Continue Anyway.
• Driver installation will complete. Click Finish.
• The Software Installation Wizard will start. Click Next.
• Accept the Doll'd Up Nails licensing agreement. Click Next.
• Follow the prompts to complete installation.
• When installation is complete. Click finish.


5. How do I Install the Barbie® Doll’d Up Nails™ digital nail printer ink cartridge?

Ink Cartridge Instructions

• Remove the ink cartridge from the packaging
• Remove the tape, being careful not touch the contacts.
• Open the printer lid. The ink cartridge carrier will move to the right.
• Press down on the black lever to open the carrier.
• Insert the ink cartridge, contact end first.
• Close the cartridge carrier lid until it snaps into place.
• Close the printer lid.

6. How do I properly connect the Barbie® Doll’d Up Nails™ digital nail printer to my computer?

Driver Installation Instructions (Note: Do Not Plug the printer into the computer until the software is installed.)

• Install the software.
• Plug the printer into the power outlet and then the computer.
     - If your computer doesn't recognize the printer, unplug the USB cable, wait a few seconds and reconnect.
     - If problems persist, please consult the troubleshooting section of the instruction manual.

7. How do I align the Barbie® Doll’d Up Nails™ digital nail printer?

Camera Alignment Instructions

• Launch the software.
• The camera settings window will appear.
• Insert the alignment card.
• The bars above and to the left of the camera window adjust the pink oval to align with the printer alignment card.
• The bar to right of the camera window adjusts the zoom.
• The Brightness and Contrast can be adjusted by the bars at the top of the camera settings window.
• Click Save.
• Click OK.

Printer Alignment Instructions

• Click the printer button located near the alignment adjustment bar.
• A vertical red line will print alignment card.
     - If the line is directly in the center, the printer is properly aligned.
          • Click Save.
          • Click Ok.
     - If the line is right of center, move the scroll bar to the left. If the line is left of center, move the scroll bar to the right.
          • Click the printer icon to test again.
          • Repeat process until the line is centered


8. How do I print on my fingernail using the Barbie® Doll’d Up Nails™ digital nail printer?

Printing Instructions

• Apply the White Polish and Clear Pre-print Coat. (Note: The Pre-print coat must be applied before printing nail designs to prevent smearing.)
• Launch the software.
• Click Design & Print.
• Place your finger into the finger slot pressing back until the wall moves and the mechanism rises up.
• Click the camera icon.
• Press the left button on the printer when it flashes.
• Remove your finger.
• Select a design.
• Use the tools to adjust the design.
• Click the print icon.
• Place your finger into the finger slot pressing back until the wall moves and the mechanism rises up.
• Line your finger up with the design on the computer screen.
• Press the flashing button on the printer.
• When printing is complete, press down on the finger slot and carefully remove your finger.
• Let the design dry.
• Apply a top coat to keep the image.


9. When trying to take a picture or print I receive a Camera/Printer is busy error. How do I fix this?

The Camera/Printer busy error appears when there is a communication error between the printer and the computer. To correct this issue:

• Close the software.
• Open Control Panel.
• Open the Printers & Faxes control panel.
• Double-click the Mattel Barbie Doll’D Up Nails Printer.
• Delete any nail prints that are in the queue.


10. When trying to take a picture or print I receive a Camera/Printer has failed error. How do I fix this?

The Camera/Printer has failed error appears when there is a communication error between the printer and the computer. To correct this issue:

• Close the software
• Unplug and Re-plug in the power cord and USB. Wait for the printer to turn on.
• Restart the software.


11. Will my Barbie® Doll’d Up Nails™ digital nail printer work with Windows™ 7?

The Barbie® Doll’d Up Nails™ digital nail printer is not designed to work with Windows™ 7.

12. What are the system requirements’ for my Barbie® Doll’d Up Nails™ digital nail printer?

The system requirements’ for the Barbie® Doll’d Up Nails™ digital nail printer is:

• Windows™ XP or Windows™ Vista.
• Pentium® III 800 MHz or above (Intel® Core 1.8 GHz or above recommended)
• 512 MB of RAM (1GB of RAM or above recommended)
• Screen resolution 1024 x 768
• 800 MB free hard drive space
• DirectX® 9.0c or above
• USB 2.0
• Internet Explorer® 6.0 or later with SP1 and Macromedia® Flash Plug In.
• Internet Connection recommended (Internet connection required for updates only)

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