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DIGITAL COLOR PRINTER
IMPRIMANTE COULEUR NUMÉRIQUE
IMPRESORA DIGITAL EN COLOR
P-400
EASY PRINTING GUIDE
GUIDE D'IMPRESSION
GUÍA DE IMPRESIÓN FÁCIL
857B037 A20
VT172801
ENGLISH
FRANÇAIS
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  • Page 1 (Letters) Postfach 10 49 08, 20034 Hamburg, Germany. www.olympus-europa.com 2-8 Honduras Street, London EC1Y 0TX, United Kingdom. Tel. 0171-253-2772 DIGITAL COLOR PRINTER IMPRIMANTE COULEUR NUMÉRIQUE IMPRESORA DIGITAL EN COLOR P-400 EASY PRINTING GUIDE GUIDE D’IMPRESSION GUÍA DE IMPRESIÓN FÁCIL 857B037 A20 VT172801 ENGLISH FRANÇAIS...
  • Page 2 OLYMPUS or persons designated by OLYMPUS.
  • Page 3 • INSTALLATION GUIDE This manual provides an explanation of the procedure for DIGITAL COLOR PRINTER ENGLISH P-400 installing the printer driver software. INSTALLATION GUIDE • EASY PRINTING GUIDE (this guide) This guide provides an explanation of the things you can do with...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Operation Panel ... 7 Paper Cassette ... 8 Ink Cassette ...8 What you can do with the P-400 Digital Color Printer ... 9 Types of Prints ... 10 Print Processing ... 13 Procedure for Printing with a Card ... 18 From the Start to End of Printing ...

  • Page 6: For Safe Use

    For Safe Use It is dangerous to tamper with the printer because this can cause fire or electric shock possibly resulting in death or serious injury. Before use, read the safety precautions thoroughly and follow them for proper handling. This manual uses the following icons to indicate hazardous situations. Icon WARNING CAUTION...
  • Page 7 WARNING I If anything strange occurs with the printer, unplug the power cord. If the printer emits smoke, strange smells, or strange sounds, turn off and unplug the printer to prevent fire or electric shock. Then contact your dealer. I Should any liquid or foreign object fall into the printer, unplug the power cord. Do not allow any liquids, metals, or inflammable objects to get into the printer through the vent.
  • Page 8 WARNING I Do not place heavy objects on the printer. Doing so may deform the printer cabinet, resulting in fire or electric shock. If the printer falls out of place or is dropped, it may be damaged. I Do not install the printer in the following places. To prevent fire, electric shock, and printer malfunction do not install the printer in the following places.
  • Page 9 CAUTION I Do not block the vent. Doing so may cause the printer to heat up, possibly resulting in fire or electric shock. • Do not block the top or side vent. • Do not put the printer in the following places. –...
  • Page 10 CAUTION I Unplug the power cord from the power outlet before cleaning the printer. Accidentally touching a non-user-serviceable part may cause electric shock. I Unplug the printer if it will not be used for an extended period of time, for example while you are on a long trip.

  • Page 11: Identifying The Parts

    Identifying the Parts GPrinter Body Operation panel This is used when printing after inserting a card directly into the printer. (Refer to the section on the “Operation Panel” on page 7 for further details.) Printer cover This is opened when installing or replacing the ink cassette.

  • Page 12: Operation Panel

    GOperation Panel Mode selector dial PICTURE SELECT: Selects the picture to be printed. INPUT: Designates the method of data input. PAPER: Designates the paper size used for printing. SETUP: Printer adjustments, background registration, etc. STANDARD: Used for standard printing. CARD: Used for printing on postcards, etc.

  • Page 13: Paper Cassette

    GPaper Cassette Plate lever Feeder dust cover Caution • A spacer for protection during transport is attached inside the paper cassette when the printer is shipped from the factory. Remove this spacer when using the printer. • The feeder dust cover is attached to the back of the paper cassette when the printer is shipped from the factory. Do not lose this dust cover since it is used, for example, when not using the printer for an extended period of time.

  • Page 14: What You Can Do With The P-400 Digital Color Printer

    The P-400 Digital Color Printer enables you to print pictures directly without using a personal computer by using SmartMedia or a PC card. The P-400 lets you first designate the printing mode and then designate the method for processing the printed pictures and so forth by operating the mode selector dial, enabling you to produce a wide variety of prints.

  • Page 15: Types Of Prints

    GTypes of Prints <STANDARD PRINTING> L Sample print Printing Patterns When using A4 paper L Single picture L 4 pictures L 9 pictures This is selected when you want to print out the picture exactly as it is. L 2 pictures L 6 pictures L 15 pictures L 3 pictures...

  • Page 16: Card Printing

    <CARD PRINTING> (Use P-A4P or P-A4L paper.) L Sample print (When using P-A4P paper) Cutout This is selected when you want to create postcards of borderless photographs.

  • Page 17: Index Printing

    <PHOTO-ALBUM PRINTING> L Sample print (using 3 pictures, stamp and background) <INDEX PRINTING> L Sample print (45 pictures) This is selected when you want to enjoy a large number of pictures by placing them in an album. This lets you create prints in a more memorable presentation by decorating pictures with a frame, background or stamp.

  • Page 18: Print Processing

    GPrint Processing <Filter> This function lets you change the color tone of the picture to sepia or black and white. L Normal <Trimming> This function enables pictures to be printed by enlarging a certain portion of the picture. L Sample print (normal) L Sepia ©...
  • Page 19 <Frame> This function lets you put a frame around a picture in the photo album mode. This results in album prints that create a more memorable impression. L Black line L Shade off Caution • Since the frame overlaps with the picture, the area over which the picture is printed becomes smaller. <Background>...
  • Page 20 You can decorate your prints with enjoyable stamps in the PHOTO-ALBUM and CARD modes. M The following ten stamps are contained in the printer and CD-ROM. 001.jpg 002.jpg 006.jpg 007.jpg M The CD-ROM contains a total of 100 stamp images that can be downloaded to the P-400. 011.jpg 012.jpg 016.jpg 017.jpg 021.jpg 022.jpg...
  • Page 21 031.jpg 036.jpg 041.jpg 046.jpg 051.jpg 056.jpg 061.jpg 032.jpg 033.jpg 037.jpg 038.jpg 042.jpg 043.jpg 047.jpg 048.jpg 052.jpg 053.jpg 057.jpg 058.jpg 062.jpg 063.jpg 034.jpg 035.jpg 039.jpg 040.jpg 044.jpg 045.jpg 049.jpg 050.jpg 054.jpg 055.jpg 059.jpg 060.jpg 064.jpg 065.jpg...
  • Page 22 066.jpg 067.jpg 071.jpg 072.jpg 076.jpg 077.jpg 081.jpg 082.jpg 086.jpg 087.jpg 091.jpg 092.jpg 096.jpg 097.jpg 068.jpg 069.jpg 073.jpg 074.jpg 078.jpg 079.jpg 083.jpg 084.jpg 088.jpg 089.jpg 093.jpg 094.jpg 098.jpg 099.jpg 070.jpg 075.jpg 080.jpg 085.jpg 090.jpg 095.jpg 100.jpg...

  • Page 23: Procedure For Printing With A Card

    Procedure for Printing with a Card GFrom the Start to End of Printing 1. Input Selection Select the method for input of image data, either by printing directly from a card or printing from a PC. Image Data Input Methods: •...

  • Page 24: Printing Modes

    3. Picture Selection Select the number of images to be printed, vertical or horizontal orientation and trimming. Caution • Always make sure to check the vertical and horizontal orientation of each photograph when in the photo album mode. Types of print designations: •...

  • Page 25: Explanation Of The Lcd Panel

    Explanation of the LCD Panel You can check and select pictures or select a printing mode while viewing the LCD panel. <Input Selection> Select SmartMedia, PC Card, USB or Parallel to designate the source from which pictures to be printed are to be read. The method for input of image data is selected by pressing the left or right arrow button.
  • Page 26 <Printing Modes> There are four printing modes consisting of STANDARD, CARD, PHOTO-ALBUM and INDEX. You can designate the orientation of pictures on the paper, print the date or arrange pictures according to a filter for each mode. The number of the page displayed and the total number of pages along with the number of prints are...

  • Page 27: Basic Printing

    Basic Printing The explanation here is given with respect to the method for printing the sample pictures shown in “Types of Prints” (page 10). Try printing directly from a SmartMedia, the major feature of this printer. GCommon Setup The setup procedure described in steps 1 through 6 is the same for all modes. Transferring data to the printer The explanation here describes the procedure for printing when using SmartMedia.
  • Page 28 Select the data input method Select the media that contains the data. Align the mode selector dial to the “INPUT” position. Check that “SmartMedia” is displayed. If it is not, press the right arrow button to display “SmartMedia”. The currently selected input method is displayed on the LCD panel.
  • Page 29 Select the type of paper Align the mode selector dial to the “PAPER” position. Press the right arrow button to select the paper size you want to print. The paper setting menu is displayed on the LCD panel. Caution • Always make sure that the selected paper size matches the size of paper contained in the paper...

  • Page 30: Standard Printing

    Once these common settings have been completed, try printing in the STANDARD, CARD, PHOTO-ALBUM or INDEX mode. GSTANDARD PRINTING In this mode, one picture is printed onto a single sheet of paper. Select the picture to be printed Align the mode selector dial to the “PICTURE SELECT” position.
  • Page 31 Press the OK/SELECT button when the picture you want to print is displayed. Standard Printing Align the mode selector dial to the “STANDARD” position. Press the up or down arrow button to select the number of copies to be printed. Press the OK/SELECT button again to cancel the selection.
  • Page 32 Press the PRINT button. The “PRINTING” lamp lights and the paper moves back and forth through the printer four times after which it exits the printer. Please wait until the paper has completely exited the printer. The lamp flashes when the PRINT button is pressed after which printing begins.

  • Page 33: Card Printing

    GCARD PRINTING Here, card printing is performed using special card paper (P-A4P). Two pictures are printed out onto a single piece of special card paper to create postcards. • Place special postcard paper in the paper cassette. Select the image to be printed Align the mode selector dial to the “PICTURE SELECT”...
  • Page 34 Press the OK/SELECT button when the picture you want to print is displayed. Press the left or right arrow button to select the second picture and then press the OK/SELECT button. Press the OK/SELECT button again to cancel the selection.
  • Page 35 Card Printing Align the mode selector dial to the “CARD” position. Press the MENU button. A preview of the two pictures that have been selected are displayed on the LCD panel. The menu display is displayed.
  • Page 36 Press the right arrow button to select “Post Card” for the “Size”. Press the OK/SELECT button. • In addition to Size, Print Date, Filter and Stamp designation can also be performed on the menu display. Caution • Stamp is only enabled when only one picture has been selected.
  • Page 37 Press the PRINT button. The “PRINTING” lamp lights and the paper moves back and forth through the printer four times after which it exits the printer. Please wait until the paper has completely exited the printer. The lamp flashes when the PRINT button is pressed after which printing begins.

  • Page 38: Photo-Album Printing

    GPHOTO-ALBUM PRINTING In this mode, three pictures are printed onto a single sheet of A4 paper oriented horizontally. In addition, the photo album can be decorated by arranging a stamp on the print or using a user background. Here, when a background picture is registered by user registration, the background picture registered in the printer is deleted.
  • Page 39 Press the left or right arrow button to select the picture for which the background is to be registered. Once you have decided on the picture to be used for the background, press the OK/SELECT button. The display on the background registration menu changes.
  • Page 40 Press the up or down arrow button to select the “Pale All”, and then press the right arrow button to select “YES”. Once settings have been completed, press the OK/ SELECT button.
  • Page 41 Press the right arrow button to select “YES”, and then press the OK/SELECT button. Select the picture to be printed Align the mode selector dial to the “PICTURE SELECT” position. The background is registered and the display returns to the setup menu. Caution •...
  • Page 42 Press the left or right arrow button to select the first image to be printed. Press the OK/SELECT button when the picture you want to print is displayed. Press the OK/SELECT button again to cancel the selection.
  • Page 43 Press the left or right arrow button to select the second picture and then press the OK/SELECT button. Press the left or right arrow button to select the third picture to be printed and then press the OK/SELECT button. Caution •...
  • Page 44 Select a layout Align the mode selector dial to the “PHOTO-ALBUM” position. Press the MENU button. A list of previews is displayed on the LCD panel. The menu is displayed with the “Paper” parameter selected (highlighted).
  • Page 45 Press the right arrow button to select “ ” (Horizontal) for the “Paper ” parameter. Press the down arrow button to select “Layout”, press the left or right arrow button to designate “3 Pic.”, and then press the OK/SELECT button. ©...
  • Page 46 Selecting a stamp Proceed to “Select a background” on page 43 when not using a stamp. Press the down arrow button to change the display, select “Stamp” and then press the right arrow button to display the stamp selection menu. Press the left or right arrow button to select the stamp to be used and then press the OK/SELECT button.
  • Page 47 Press the down arrow button to select the size of the stamp and then press the OK/SELECT button. Press any of the arrow buttons to select the location of the stamp and then press the OK/SELECT button. © © Stamp size is displayed as a percentage.
  • Page 48 Select a background Proceed to “Photo Album Printing” on page 44 when not using a background. Select “Background” by pressing the down arrow button and then designate “User” by pressing the right arrow button. Designate the orientation of the background picture by pressing the up or down arrow button.
  • Page 49 Press the OK/SELECT button. Photo Album printing Press the OK/SELECT button. A preview of the selected picture is displayed on the LCD panel. • Stamps are displayed in black, while the background is displayed in gray.
  • Page 50 Press the up or down arrow button to select the number of copies to be printed. Press the PRINT button. The “PRINTING” lamp lights and the paper moves back and forth through the printer four times after which it exits the printer.

  • Page 51: Index Printing

    GINDEX PRINTING In this mode, an index of all images contained on the SmartMedia card are printed on a single page. Up to 45 images can be printed on a single sheet of A4 paper oriented vertically. The file name is always printed. The date may also print depending on the size of the index.
  • Page 52 Press the right arrow button to select “ ” (Vertical) for “Paper”. Press the down arrow button to select “Layout”, press the right arrow button to designate “45 Pic.”, and then press the OK/SELECT button. Press the down arrow button to select “Sort” and then press the right arrow button to select “Up”.
  • Page 53 Index printing Press the OK/SELECT button. Press the up or down arrow button to select the number of copies to be printed. Press the PRINT button. A preview of the index page is displayed on the LCD panel. Up to 50 copies can be selected for printing.
  • Page 54 The “PRINTING” lamp lights and the paper moves back and forth through the printer four times after which it exits the printer. Please wait until the paper has completely exited the printer. Caution • Printing in the index mode may take some time depending on the number of prints.

  • Page 55: Appendix

    Appendix GIntroduction to Color Printing Difference Between RGB and CMY Have you ever tried comparing actual printed images and images displayed on a personal computer? Have you ever noticed the differences in their colors? Could this be a malfunction in the printer? The answer is probably no.

  • Page 56: Dpof (Digital Print Order Format)

    DPOF function, thereby eliminating the need to make the settings on the printer. Therefore, using a DPOF-compatible printer makes printing easy. The P-400 is compatible with DPOF selection of images, quantity, rotation and trimming. When a SmartMedia or PC card is inserted into the printer, DPOF information is read from the media and image selection is performed automatically.

  • Page 57: Changing Color By Adjusting The Printer

    GChanging Color by Adjusting the Printer The color tone of prints can be changed using the four parameters of sharpness, gamma, brightness and contrast. Adjustment Procedure Align the mode selector dial to the “SETUP” position. Press the up or down arrow button to select “Image Adjust”...
  • Page 58 Press the up or down arrow button to select the parameter you want to change among “Sharpness”, “Gamma”, “Brightness” and “Contrast”, and then press the right arrow button. Once values have been designated with the left or right arrow button, press the OK/SELECT button. Refer to samples for details regarding color changes.
  • Page 59 Sharpness 1 (–2) Gamma R:1, G:1, B:1 (–2) Brightness R:1, G:1, B:1 (–2) Contrast R:1, G:1, B:1 (–2) 3 (standard) R:3, G:3, B:3 (standard) R:3, G:3, B:3 (standard) R:3, G:3, B:3 (standard) 5 (+2) R:5, G:5, B:5 (+2) R:5, G:5, B:5 (+2) R:5, G:5, B:5 (+2)

  • Page 60: Troubleshooting

    GTroubleshooting Check the following items when the printer does not operate as it should or a problem occurs during operation. <When a Problem Occurs> Problem Power does not • The power cord may not be plugged come on • There may be a problem with the power outlet.

  • Page 61: When A Message Is Displayed

    <When a Message is Displayed> Message • The inserted SmartMedia or PC card cannot be read. • The card (SmartMedia or PC Card) has been removed while the printer was operating. • A card (SmartMedia or PC Card) has not been inserted into the printer. •...
  • Page 62 • Turn off the power, close the cover and then turn the power back on again. • Contact the nearest service department of Olympus. • Remove the unnecessary paper. • Remove the paper cassette, turn off the power and then turn it back on again.
  • Page 63 Message • The printer is out of paper. • The printer is out of ink ribbon. • Paper of a different size that has been set is installed in the printer. • Paper has been installed that is different from the paper setting, or the paper setting for card printing is incorrect.
  • Page 64 Message • Background may not be able to be registered depending on the size and compression rate of the number of pixels of the picture. • A background has not been registered. • Data has not been downloaded. Cause • Register a different picture for the background.
  • Page 65 Take out the paper cassette. If the paper cassette cannot be removed, contact the nearest service department of Olympus. Open the door and take out the ink cassette. If the ink cassette cannot be removed, contact the nearest service department of Olympus.
  • Page 66 When there is paper in the upper portion of the printer: Close the door since there is the risk of damaging the thermal head. Pull out the paper.
  • Page 67 When there is paper inside the printer: Pull out the paper. Be careful not to damage the thermal head at this time. When there is paper in the lower portion of the printer: Pull out the paper. Thermal head...

  • Page 68: Specifications

    GSpecifications Dimensions Weight Power supply Rated power consumption Printing system Resolution Gradations Printing head dots Effective printing width Maximum printing area Paper feed system Ink ribbon Paper output tray Printing colors Paper types Printing size Printing time Card inputs Printing layout Printing options Compatible image file formats Image display LCD panel...

  • Page 69: Service

    GService G Since the warranty will be presented to you by the store where you purchased the P-400, make sure the name of the store and the date of purchase are written on the warranty. If they are not, immediately request the store to write them on the warranty.

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