Printer, image output apparatus, and method for guide to slot of recording medium

摘要

The present invention provides a printer comprising: an image read unit which has a slot corresponding to a type of recording medium, and reads an image from a recording medium inserted into the slot; an image obtaining unit which obtains an image showing a shape of the recording medium; an identifying unit which identifies the type of recording medium based on the image showing the shape of the recording medium; a guide unit which guides to and displays a slot corresponding to the identified type; and a print unit which prints the image read from the recording medium, in order to prevent wrong insertion of the recording medium.