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P-440
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  • Page 1 DIGITAL COLOR PRINTER ENGLISH P-440 REFERENCE MANUAL...

  • Page 2: Reading This Manual

    Introduction Thank you for purchasing this OLYMPUS P-440 digital color printer. Read this manual carefully prior to use to ensure correct use of this product. About this Reference Manual • Unauthorized copying or reproduction of any portion of this manual by any means is strictly prohibited.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Installation Procedure ... 22 Printing from a PC ... 31 Preparing the P-440 for Printing ... 31 Setting Printer Settings from a PC ... 33 Printing from a PC ... 42 When a Message is Displayed on the PC ... 43 Printing Procedure When Printing from a Card ...
  • Page 4 When a Problem Occurs ... 140 When a Message is Displayed ... 141 Appendix ... 145 What you can do with the P-440 Digital Color Printer ... 145 Explanation of the LCD Panel ... 149 Introduction to Color Printing ... 151 DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) ...

  • Page 5: For Safe Use

    • When cold air (from an air-conditioner, etc.) blows directly onto the printer • When the printer is moved from a location of low humidity to a location of high humidity When moisture has condensed in the printer, moisture will adhere to the paper, deteriorating print quality or causing paper jams.

  • Page 6: Identifying The Parts

    Printer Body Operation panel This is used when printing by inserting a card (xD-Picture Card/PC 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 7: Operation Panel

    Flashes when a card is begin accessed. Printing: Flashes when data is being received or processed. This lamp lights while the printer is printing. Error: Lights when some type of problem has occurred during printing. A description of the error is displayed on the LCD panel.

  • Page 8: Paper Cassette

    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 feeder dust cover since it is used, for example, when not using the printer for an extended period of time.

  • Page 9: Printer Installation

    15 kg (30 lbs). Installing the Ink Ribbon Caution • P-400 ink ribbon P-RBN cannot be used in this printer for printing. Tear off the center strip on the back of the ink ribbon package along the tear line shown.
  • Page 10 Open the flap on the opposite side. Caution • Do not allow the ink ribbon package to become deformed and do not take out the ink ribbon directly with your hands. Align the installation direction marks (s•t) on the flaps on the ink ribbon package and ink cassette (ribbon holder).
  • Page 11 Caution • Do not touch the inside of the printer when the printer cover has been opened. • Never touch the thermal head. This can result in burns or a malfunction. • The thermal head sensor is extremely sensitive to static electricity. Never touch the thermal head sensor since this has the risk of causing a malfunction.
  • Page 12 Install the ink cassette in the printer. Push the right side (R) of the ink cassette onto the right wheels of the printer. Push in the left (L) side. (Firmly push all the way into the printer.) Close the printer cover. (Close the printer...

  • Page 13: Installing The Paper Cassette

    • The feeder dust cover is taped to the paper cassette when shipped from the factory. Since this feeder dust cover is used when not using the printer for an extended period of time, make sure not to lose it.
  • Page 14 Insert print paper with the protective sheet on top. Install the paper so that all sheets are beneath the side paper A4-size guides. A5 wide-size A6 wide-size Caution • Make sure to insert the paper with the correct side facing up. •...

  • Page 15: Attaching The Paper Output Tray

    Open the dust cover in the top of the printer and completely insert the paper cassette. Attaching the Paper Output Tray Insert the paper output tray into the bottom of the printer by following the guides. A5 wide-size A6 wide-size...

  • Page 16: Connecting The Power Cord And Turning On The Power Switch

    Connecting the Power Cord and Turning on the Power Switch Plug in the power cord to the printer. Plug in the power cord to an outlet. Caution • Always make sure to use a stationary power outlet such as a wall outlet.

  • Page 17: Lcd Panel

    LCD Panel The LCD panel is used to display image data for checking the layout for each of the print modes and display menus and contents. For information on adjusting the brightness of the LCD panel, refer to page 69.

  • Page 18: Connecting To A Tv Monitor

    Connecting to a TV monitor You can connect the printer to a TV monitor and view the same display on that TV as that on the LCD panel. <Connection procedure> Use a off-the-self VIDEO cable to connect the VIDEO OUT jack on the printer to the VIDEO IN port on the TV monitor.

  • Page 19: Using Xd-Picture Card

    • Inserting xD-Picture Card that has been subjected to static electricity into the printer can cause an error in operation. • The printer may not operate properly in the case of pictures that have been edited or processed with a PC.

  • Page 20: Using A Pc Card

    • Inserting a PC Card that has been subjected to static electricity into the printer can cause an error in operation. • The printer may not operate properly in the case of pictures that have been edited or processed with a PC.

  • Page 21: Installing The Printer Driver

    (Installation procedure: For Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2, refer to page 25.) (Installation procedure: For Mac OS X[Ver. 10.1.2-10.1.5, 10.2-10.25], refer to page 28.) Caution • Operation of this printer, the printer driver on a network is not guaranteed. In addition, use with commercially available printer buffers is also not guaranteed.

  • Page 22: Installation Procedure

    Installation Procedure Windows98/Me/2000/XP Turn on the PC and start Windows. Do NOT connect the printer to the computer at this time. Insert the CD-ROM containing the P-440 printer driver into the PC. Start up the Setup program. q From the CD-ROM, open the “P440PrinterDriver”...
  • Page 23 Select the language that you want to use during setup and then click on the “OK” button. The setup program is started and a series of windows are displayed. Click on the “Next” button.
  • Page 24 Click on the “Finish” button. Turn on the printer, connect the printer to the computer. For information on the procedure to connect the printer to the computer, refer to page 31. Required files are automatically installed. This completes installation of the P-440 printer driver.
  • Page 25 Mac OS 8.6-9.2 Start up the Macintosh and insert the CD- ROM containing the P-440 printer driver. Start up the install program. q From the CD-ROM, open the “P440PrinterDriver” folder and then the “MacOS8.6-9” folder. w Next, open the “English” folder and double-click on “Installer”...
  • Page 26 Read the license agreement and click “Agree” if you accept the terms of the agreement. Click on the “Install” button. The printer driver is installed. Click on the “Install” button. Do not change the folder into which the software is installed.
  • Page 27 “Background Print”. However, the print time may be longer than when this option is “Off”. For information on the procedure to connect the printer to the computer, refer to page 31. This completes installation of the P-440 printer driver.
  • Page 28 Mac OS X (version 10.1.2-10.2.5) • Installation of this driver requires the Administrator privilege. Start the Macintosh and insert the CD- ROM containing the P-440 printer driver. Start up the install program. q From the CD-ROM, open the “P440PrinterDriver” folder and then the “MacOSX”...
  • Page 29 Macintosh using the appropriate USB cable. For information on the procedure to connect the printer to the computer, refer to page 31. r Using the mode selector dial on the front of P-440, set the input to “USB”. Click on the “Add” button.
  • Page 30 Designate “USB” as destination of connection. The “P-440” icon is displayed. Select “P-440” and click on the “Add” button. This completes installation of the P-440 printer driver.

  • Page 31: Printing From A Pc

    The following provides an explanation of the procedure for printing from a PC. Refer to the “Readme” file in the CD-ROM for information on the printing procedure. • When using the P-440 with a PC, it is necessary to first install the printer driver (page 21) before connecting your P-440.
  • Page 32 Select “USB” with the left or right arrow button. The display changes in the manner shown below each time the left or right arrow button is pressed. xD-Picture Card “USB” is displayed at the top of the LCD panel. Make settings from a PC. For Windows, refer to page 33.

  • Page 33: Setting Printer Settings From A Pc

    Setting Printer Settings from a PC When Using a Windows • Paper Setting Select “Control Panel” and then “Printers”. Right click on “OLYMPUS P-440” and display the properties. Click on the “Paper” tab to set the paper.
  • Page 34 Paper Size: Select the paper size (A4, A4 postcard, A5 WIDE, A6 WIDE) from the list box. (The printer is not compatible with A4L-size cards only when printing from a PC.) Copies: Set the number of prints (1-50) either by key entry or using the arrow tool.
  • Page 35 Saves the set values. Tips • The procedure for changing color adjustment from the printer and that for changing color adjust- ment from a PC are the same. • Adjustments made using the driver override those made on the printer.
  • Page 36 5) If the printer is turned off or the power cable is removed while printing is in progress, print data may remain in the print spooler. At this time, delete the remaining print data and then execute the next print job.
  • Page 37 Use the following procedure to check that the bi-directional communication function is set to ON. (1) Select “Start” - “Settings” and then “Printers”. (2) Click on “OLYMPUS P-440” to select this printer, right-click to open a pop-up menu, and then click on “Properties”.
  • Page 38 For Mac OSX, select “File” - “Page Setup” or “File” - “Print”. Paper Size: Select the paper size (A4, A4-postcard, A5 WIDE, A6 WIDE) from the pop-up menu. (The printer is not compatible with A4L-size cards only when printing from a PC.) Orientation: Set the paper usage, Vertical (portrait) or horizontal (landscape), by clicking on the icon.
  • Page 39 Click on “OK”. The settings are enabled. Mac OS 8.6-9.2 • Color Adjustment using the “Driver” Setting If you selected the “Driver” under “ColorAdjust” in the “Paper” dialog, you will be able to use a preview display as you adjust the color here. •...
  • Page 40 Saves the set values. Tips • The procedure for changing color adjustment from the printer and that for changing color adjust- ment from a PC are the same. • Adjustments made using the driver override those made on the printer.
  • Page 41 3) This printer driver is not compatible with QuickDraw GX. 4) If you remove the USB cable after the printer driver was installed, wait at least 5 seconds before connecting it again. Otherwise, the printer may not operate properly. You must also wait if you turn the printer ON and OFF or change the input selection.

  • Page 42: Printing From A Pc

    Printing from a PC Select a picture with the image editing software of the PC being used and print it out. • Refer to the instruction manual of the image editing software being used for information regarding printing from a PC.

  • Page 43: When A Message Is Displayed On The Pc

    When a Message is Displayed on the PC Windows Error Messages 1. Errors displayed before data transfer (before printing) Description • The printer is not connected or “INPUT” is not set to “USB”. • The printer cover is open. • The printer is out of paper.
  • Page 44 • Contact the nearest service department of Olympus. • OK button: Cancels printing. • Either insert different ink ribbon or change the paper setting (refer to page 33). • OK button: Cancels printing. • Turn the printer power off and then on again.
  • Page 45 • Retry button: Printing can be printer. • Cancel button: Cancels printing. • Contact the nearest service Corrective Measures continued after removing the error. continued after removing the error. continued after removing the error. continued after removing the error. department of Olympus.
  • Page 46 • The printer cover is open. • There is paper remaining in the • The ink ribbon is not installed. • The printer is out of ink ribbon. • Paper of a different size than • An error has occurred.

  • Page 47: Printing Procedure When Printing From A Card

    Printing Procedure When Printing from a Card...

  • Page 48: Setup

    Setup This mode is used to make fine-adjustments in advance to image printing parameters, or to register and/or adjust background images. Available settings: • Background Setup • Image Adjustment • Basic Setup • Clearing the Settings Background Setup If you want to add a background to the print, perform the following procedure to register and adjust the background image.
  • Page 49 POWER ON A. Selecting the Background Image It is possible to use the image data included when this printer was shipped as a background image. It is also possible to use any other image data that you may like. Scroll through the pictures using the left and right arrow buttons.
  • Page 50 Setup POWER ON B. Adjusting the Background Image This procedure is used in making partial and overall settings for the picture that has been selected as a background image, as well as in the selection of a desired filter. Select whether or not to lighten the overall picture using the left and right arrow buttons.
  • Page 51 Setup POWER ON Select whether or not to lighten the edges of the picture using the left and right arrow buttons. The display changes as shown below each time the left or right arrow button is pressed. Select “FILTER” using the down arrow button.
  • Page 52 Setup POWER ON Select the desired filter using the left and right arrow buttons. The display changes as shown below each time the left or right arrow button is pressed. B&W Select “TRIMMING” using the down arrow button. Input Selection Paper Selection SEPIA Picture Selection...
  • Page 53 Setup POWER ON Select whether or not to trim (crop) the picture using the left and right arrow buttons. The display changes as shown below each time the left or right arrow button is pressed. To trim (crop) the picture, select “YES” and press the OK/SELECT button.
  • Page 54 Setup POWER ON Set the trimming position using the arrow buttons. The trimming range can be selected to one of five levels each in the vertical and horizontal directions. The trimming position is selected by moving the guidelines to the desired location with the up, down, left and right arrow buttons.
  • Page 55 Setup POWER ON C. Registering the Background Image This procedure is used to register settings related to the shading and filter to be used with the background image. Select whether or not to register the background image using the left and right arrow buttons.

  • Page 56: Image Adjustment (Printing Adjustment)

    Set the mode selector dial to the SETUP position. The Setup menu is displayed. Caution • When printing from a computer these settings may be override by settings in the printer driver. Select “IMAGE ADJUSTMENT” using the down arrow button. Input Selection Paper Selection Picture Selection...
  • Page 57 Setup POWER ON Press the left or right arrow button. The Image Adjust menu is displayed. • Check that “SHARPNESS” is selected (the background color should be orange) and then proceed to sharpness adjustment. If “SHARPNESS” is not selected, select it with the up or down arrow button.
  • Page 58 Setup POWER ON Adjust sharpness with the left or right arrow button. Pressing the right arrow button ( increases sharpness. Pressing the left arrow button ( decreases sharpness. Once adjustment has been completed, press the OK/SELECT button. The display returns to the Image Adjust menu. •...
  • Page 59 Setup POWER ON Press either the left or right arrow button. The gamma adjustment menu is displayed. • The previously set value is displayed. Select R, G and B levels with the up or down arrow button, and density with the left or right arrow button.
  • Page 60 Setup POWER ON C. Brightness Adjustment This procedure is used to adjust brightness (brightness of the overall pictures). Select “BRIGHTNESS” by pressing the down arrow button. Press either the left or right arrow button. The brightness adjustment menu is displayed. •...
  • Page 61 Setup POWER ON Once adjustments have been completed, press the OK/SELECT button. The display returns to the Image Adjust menu. • A red is displayed to the left of the selected setting when the brightness is set to a value other than the middle setting.
  • Page 62 Setup POWER ON Press either the left or right arrow button. The contrast adjustment menu is displayed. • The previously set value is displayed. Select R, G and B levels with the up or down arrow button, and contrast with the left or right arrow button.

  • Page 63: Basic Setup

    Setup POWER ON E. Completion of Image Adjustment Image adjustment is completed by enabling the values that have been set for each parameter. Press the OK/SELECT button when image adjustment has been completed. The display returns to the Setup menu. Basic Setup This procedure is used to set the margin, fit the image, select the number of frames for index display, designates the order of the displayed date and make other basic settings.
  • Page 64 Setup POWER ON Select “BASIC SETUP” by pressing the down arrow button. Press the left or right arrow button. The Basic Setup menu is displayed. Input Selection Paper Selection Picture Selection Printing Modes The background will turn to orange.
  • Page 65 Setup POWER ON A. Setting the Border Margin This procedure is used to select how the printer will scale and print images that do not match the selected print size. Select the margin area using the left and right arrow buttons.
  • Page 66 Setup POWER ON B. Fit to Image Area This procedure is used to select how the printer will scale and print images that do not match the selected print size. Select “FIT to IMAGE AREA” using the down arrow button.
  • Page 67 Setup POWER ON C. Index Display Selection This procedure is used to switch between a 4 frame and 9 frame thumbnail index display. Select “INDEX DISPLAY” using the down arrow button. Select the number of frames to be displayed in the thumbnail index. The display changes as shown below each time the left or right arrow button is pressed.
  • Page 68 Setup POWER ON D. Designating Date Order This procedure is used to designate the manner in which the printed date is displayed. Select “DATE” using the down arrow button. Designate the manner in which the printed date is to de displayed with the left or right arrow button.
  • Page 69 Setup POWER ON E. Adjusting the LCD Panel Brightness This procedure is used to adjust the brightness of the LCD panel. Select “LCD ADJUSTMENT” using the down arrow button. Adjust the brightness of the LCD panel using the left and right arrow buttons. Pressing the right arrow button makes the LCD panel lighter, and pressing the left arrow button makes it darker.
  • Page 70 Setup POWER ON F. Exif Print This procedure is used to designate whether Exif printing is performed or not. If Exif printing is set, print conditions such as brightness and contrast are automatically corrected in accordance with the picture taking information contained in the image data. Select “Exif Print”...
  • Page 71 Setup Input Selection Paper Selection Picture Selection Printing Modes POWER ON G. Completing the Settings Setting is completed by enabling each of the setting of Basic Setup. Press the OK/SELECT button. The display returns to the setup menu.

  • Page 72: Clearing The Settings (Returning To The Factory Default Settings)

    Setup POWER ON Clearing the Settings (Returning to the Factory Default Settings) This procedure is used to return all settings made in the printer to their factory defaults. Set the mode selector dial to the SETUP position. The Setup menu is displayed.
  • Page 73 Setup POWER ON Press either the left or the right arrow button. The ALL CLEAR screen appears. Select whether or not to clear all of the settings using the left and right arrow buttons. The display changes as shown below each time the left or right arrow button is pressed.

  • Page 74: Input Selection

    1. Input Selection Select the source from where image data is to be loaded, either from xD-Picture Card or a PC card. Using xD-Picture Card Insert the xD-Picture Card into the xD-Picture Card slot. Set the mode selector dial to the INPUT position.
  • Page 75 • An error message is displayed on the LCD panel when an inserted xD-Picture Card does not contain image data, the xD-Picture Card is unable to be recognized, or the xD-Picture Card is removed from the printer while accessing is in progress. Select the paper.

  • Page 76: Using A Pc Card

    POWER ON Using a PC Card Insert the PC card into the PC card slot. Set the mode selector dial to the INPUT position. Select “PC Card” with the left or right arrow button. The display changes in the manner shown below each time an arrow button is pressed.
  • Page 77 • An error message is displayed on the LCD panel when an inserted PC card does not contain image data, the PC card is unable to be recognized, or the PC card is removed from the printer while accessing is in progress.

  • Page 78: Paper Selection

    Setting” (page 79). Tips • The printer cannot determine the actual size of the paper loaded in the printer so make sure the selected size matches. • If the paper setting is set to A5 WIDE and pictures are printed out on A4 paper, the pictures are printed out within the A5 WIDE range.

  • Page 79: Picture Selection And Setting

    3. Picture Selection and Setting Pictures are selected using the LCD panel. Settings made in this section include how may prints are to be printed, whether the picture is to oriented vertically or horizontally relative to the paper, and whether or not trimming is to be performed on image data. Selecting and Setting Pictures on a Card A.
  • Page 80 POWER ON Setup Confirm the picture displayed on the LCD panel is the picture to be printed. B. Picture Rotation This procedure is used to designate whether the picture to be printed is to be oriented vertically or horizontally on the paper set in “2. Paper Selection”. (Image rotation is only reflected in prints in the ALBUM mode.) Select the desired orientation using the ROTATE button.
  • Page 81 POWER ON Setup Once the picture orientation has been decided, press the OK/SELECT button. Tips • A “ (select mark)” is displayed on the LCD panel containing the picture selected for printing. • A “ (select mark)” is displayed when a picture has been selected by the camera. •...
  • Page 82 POWER ON Setup Select the desired area using the up, down, left and right arrow buttons. Pressing the up and down arrow buttons moves the selected area up and down, while pressing the left and right arrow buttons moves the selected area to the left and right.
  • Page 83 POWER ON Setup Scroll around the picture using the up, down, left and right arrow buttons. Pressing the up and down arrow buttons scrolls up and down in the picture, while pressing the left and right arrow buttons scrolls left and right.
  • Page 84 POWER ON Setup D. Picture Index Display All of the pictures contained on an xD-Picture Card or other media can be displayed in either 4 frame or 9 frame, thumbnail index. This is convenient, for example, when searching for a picture that you want to print.
  • Page 85 POWER ON Setup Select the desired picture using the left and right arrow buttons. Pressing the right arrow button moves the selection to the next image, while pressing the left arrow button moves the selection to the previous image. Pressing the ENLARGE button displays only the selected picture on the screen.
  • Page 86 POWER ON Setup Select the number of copies to be printed with the left or right arrow button. Tips • Up to a maximum of 50 copies can be printed. • When more than 50 copies are seleced in DPOF data, the number of prints is set to 50. •...
  • Page 87 POWER ON Setup Select trimming with the left or right arrow button. The display changes in the manner shown below each time the left or right arrow button is pressed. When trimming has not been selected: Proceed to step 2 of “H. Setting the Trimming Position”...
  • Page 88 POWER ON Setup G. Selecting the Trimming Size The trimming size is selected by adjusting the size of the guidelines. The picture is trimmed (cropped) to the size outlined by those guidelines. There are 2 methods of selecting the trimming size: “Free Trimming” which enables a 10-position adjustment of each vertical and horizontal guideline and “3:4 Trimming”...
  • Page 89 POWER ON Setup Press the OK/SELECT button. The bottom and right guidelines can now be adjusted. To return to the previous display, press the MENU button. Adjust the bottom and right guidelines using the up, down, left and right arrow buttons.
  • Page 90 POWER ON Setup Once the trimming size has been selected, press the OK/SELECT button. The display changes to that for setting the trimming position. 3:4 Trimming Press the OK/SELECT button. Trimming is now possible. Input Selection Paper Selection Green Green Picture Selection White White...
  • Page 91 POWER ON Setup Select the trimming size using the ENLARGE button or the INDEX button. The vertical:horizontal ratio is changed to a 3:4 ratio with 10-position adjustment possible. Pressing the ENLARGE button increases the trimming size, while pressing the INDEX button decreases it.
  • Page 92 POWER ON Setup H. Setting the Trimming Position Designate the trimming position with the four arrow buttons. Pressing the up and down arrow button moves the trimming range up and down, while pressing the left and right arrow button moves the trimming range to the left and right.
  • Page 93 POWER ON Setup Input Selection Paper Selection Picture Selection Press the OK/SELECT button. This completes print selection for the displayed picture. Once picture selection and setting have been completed, proceed to “4. Printing Modes” (page 95). Select mark Trimming mark Caution •...

  • Page 94: Printing All Pictures On A Card

    • If after canceling previous selections you wish to use DPOF data, remove and reinsert the xD- Picture Card or PC Card. Note that removing the card will reset setting made with the printer. Press the OK/SELECT button.

  • Page 95: Printing Modes

    4. Printing Modes The P-440 has five printing modes: STANDARD, CARD, PHOTO-ALBUM, PASSPORT and INDEX. These modes make it possible to change the layout on the paper, print the date, or arrange the pictures using filters. STANDARD printing In this mode, you can select a single picture and print it out on an entire sheet of paper (single picture print), print out one picture or up to a maximum of 16 selected multiple pictures on an A4 sheet of paper or divide a picture up into a maximum of 6 prints on A5 wide paper.
  • Page 96 POWER ON Setup Input Selection B. Selecting Layout Type The layout of the picture to be printed is selected for the paper set in “2. Paper Selection”. Press the MENU button. The standard printing menu is displayed. Select the layout with the left or right arrow button.
  • Page 97 POWER ON Setup Input Selection A5 WIDE: • The picture layout is displayed in gray. Once the layout has been decided, press the OK/SELECT button. The display returns to the standard printing menu. C. Printing the Date This procedure is used to designate whether the date and/or time at which the picture was taken will be displayed on the print and, if it will be, whether it will be just the date, just the time or both the date and time.
  • Page 98 POWER ON Setup Input Selection Select date printing with the left or right arrow button. The display changes in the manner shown below each time the left or right arrow button is pressed. DATE TIME OFF : The date is not printed. DATE : The date is printed.
  • Page 99 POWER ON Setup Input Selection Select the filter to be used with the left or right arrow button. The filter can be selected in the manner shown below each time the left or right arrow button is pressed. B&W : Filter processing is not performed. B&W : Pictures are printed in black and white.
  • Page 100 POWER ON Setup Input Selection Review the pictures that have been selected for printing with the left or right arrow button. Previews of pictures selected for printing are sequentially displayed each time the left or right arrow button is pressed, making it possible to check pictures before they are printed.

  • Page 101: Card Printing

    Setup Input Selection POWER ON CARD printing Use of the special-purpose card paper lets you make cards from a single picture or multiple selected pictures. Be sure to use the approved P-A4P paper for the “POSTCARD” setting and P-4AL paper for the “4 PRECUT”...
  • Page 102 Setup Input Selection POWER ON B. Setting the Card Size Select the card size (layout) of the pictures to be printed for the paper set in “2. Paper Selection”. Press the MENU button. The card printing menu is displayed. Select the layout with the left or right arrow button.
  • Page 103 Setup Input Selection POWER ON C. Printing the Date This procedure is used to designate whether the date and/or time at which the picture was taken will be displayed on the print. Also, whether it will be just the date, just the time or both the date and time. Select “PRINT DATE”...
  • Page 104 Setup Input Selection POWER ON D. Selecting Filters A sepia or black and white filter can be applied to the picture to be printed. Select “FILTER” by pressing the down arrow button. Select the filter to be used with the left or right arrow button.
  • Page 105 Setup Input Selection POWER ON E. Selecting Stamps Ten kinds of stamp images stored in the P-440 can be arranged on a card to be printed. Select “STAMP” by pressing the down arrow button. Caution • If multiple pictures have been selected for printing the “STAMP“ option is not available. •...
  • Page 106 STANDARD CARD Setup Input Selection Paper Selection Picture Selection Printing Modes PHOTO-ALBUM POWER ON PASSPORT INDEX The display change in the manner shown below each time the left or right arrow button is pressed. Once the stamp to be used has been decided, press the OK/SELECT button.
  • Page 107 Setup Input Selection POWER ON E-1 Selecting the Stamp Size This procedure is used to select the size of the stamp to be printed to one of four sizes. Select the stamp size with the up or down arrow button. The display changes in the manner shown below each time the up or down arrow button is pressed.
  • Page 108 Setup Input Selection POWER ON Once the picture has been turned, press the OK/SELECT button. E-3 Stamp Position This procedure is used to select on the position where the stamp is to be printed. Select the position where the stamp is to be arranged with the arrow buttons.
  • Page 109 Setup Input Selection POWER ON F. Confirming the Settings Press the OK/SELECT button. The display returns to the card printing preview menu. Caution • The stamp may be clipped if it is positioned too close to an edge. • When a stamp has been selected, the area indicated by the black square surrounded by a white frame indicates the stamp.

  • Page 110: Photo-Album Printing

    POWER ON Setup Input Selection PHOTO-ALBUM printing This mode is selected when you wish to print out pictures in the form of a photo album. You can also add a background or stamp, or decorate pictures with a frame. Caution •...
  • Page 111 POWER ON Setup Input Selection B. Paper Orientation This mode is used to select the paper orientation of the photo album page to either horizontal (landscape) or vertical (portrait). Press the MENU button. The photo-album printing menu is displayed. Select the paper orientation with the left or right arrow button.
  • Page 112 POWER ON Setup Input Selection C. Selecting Layout Type This procedure is used to select the layout of the pictures to be printed using the page orientation selected in procedure B. Select “LAYOUT” by pressing the down arrow button. Select the layout with the left or right arrow button.
  • Page 113 POWER ON Setup Input Selection A5 WIDE/Vertical (Portrait): A5 WIDE/Horizontal (Landscape): Once the layout has been selected, press the OK/SELECT button. The display returns to the photo-album printing menu. D. Printing the Date This procedure is used to designate whether the date and/or time at which the picture was taken will be displayed on the print.
  • Page 114 POWER ON Setup Input Selection Select date printing with the left or right arrow button. The display changes in the manner shown below each time the left or right arrow button is pressed. DATE TIME OFF : The date is not printed. DATE : The date is printed.
  • Page 115 POWER ON Setup Input Selection Select the filter to be used with the left or right arrow button. The display changes in the manner shown below each time the left or right arrow button is pressed. B&W : Filter processing is not performed. B&W : Pictures are printed in black and white.
  • Page 116 POWER ON Setup Input Selection Select the stamp to be used with the left or right arrow button. A stamp is not printed when “OFF” is designated. The display changes in the manner shown below each time the left or right arrow button is pressed.
  • Page 117 POWER ON Setup Input Selection F-1 Selecting the Stamp Size This procedure is used to select the size of the stamp to be printed to one of foure sizes. Select stamp size with the up or down arrow button. The display changes in the manner shown below each time the up or down arrow button is pressed.
  • Page 118 POWER ON Setup Input Selection Once the position has been selected, press the OK/SELECT button. The display returns to the photo-album printing menu. G. Selecting Frames This procedure is used to select a frame for each picture. Frames are pre-registered in the P-440. Select “FRAME”...
  • Page 119 POWER ON Setup Input Selection Select the frame using the left or right arrow button. The display changes in the manner shown below each time the left or right arrow button is pressed. BLACK LINE WHITE METAL WOOD : No frame is printed. BLACK LINE : A black line is printed around the picture.
  • Page 120 STANDARD CARD PHOTO-ALBUM POWER ON Setup Input Selection Paper Selection Picture Selection Printing Modes PASSPORT INDEX Select a background using the left or right arrow button. A background is not shown if “OFF” is selected. If “USER” is selected, the background pictures registered in “Background Setup”...
  • Page 121 POWER ON Setup Input Selection H-1 Background Rotation If a “USER” registered background has been selected, the background can be rotated. Caution • This procedure cannot be performed if “TILE” or “TILE (gradation)” has been designated. Select the background orientation using the ROTATE button.
  • Page 122 POWER ON Setup Input Selection I. Confirm the Setting Press the OK/SELECT button. The display returns to the photo-album printing preview menu. Review the pictures that have been selected for printing with the left or right arrow button. Previews of pictures selected for printing are sequentially displayed each time the left or right arrow button is pressed, making it possible to check pictures before they are...
  • Page 123 POWER ON Setup Input Selection Select the number of copies with the up or down arrow button. The display changes in the manner shown below each time the up or down arrow button is pressed. In the case of photo-album printing, be sure to check the vertical (portrait) and horizontal (landscape) layout of the pictures (page 80).

  • Page 124: Passport Printing

    POWER ON Setup Input Selection PASSPORT printing In this mode, you can place one picture or reserved multiple pictures for printing onto one sheet of paper. Caution • Paper types that can be used for PASSPORT printing are only A4 and A6 WIDE. A5 WIDE paper cannot be used for PASSPORT printing.
  • Page 125 POWER ON Setup Input Selection B. Selecting Layout Type The layout of the picture to be printed is selected for the paper set in “2. Paper Selection” (page 78). Press the MENU button. The passport printing menu is displayed. Select the layout with the left or right arrow button.
  • Page 126 POWER ON Setup Input Selection A6 WIDE: [For P-440U/P-440U(T)] [For P-440E/P-440E(G)] Tips • The picture layout is displayed in gray. • For jobs with “S” indicated on the display, a reserved image is printed onto a full sheet of paper. •...
  • Page 127 POWER ON Setup Input Selection Select the filter to be used with the left or right arrow button. The filter can be selected in the manner shown below each time the left or right arrow button is pressed. B&W : Filter processing is not performed. B&W : Pictures are printed in black and white.
  • Page 128 POWER ON Setup Input Selection Review the pictures that have been selected for printing with the left or right arrow button. Previews of pictures selected for printing are sequentially displayed each time the left or right arrow button is pressed, making it possible to check pictures before they are printed.

  • Page 129: Index Printing

    POWER ON Setup Input Selection INDEX printing This mode is selected when you want to print out thumbnail images of all pictures recorded on a xD- Picture Card or other type of memory card. This is convenient when you have not decided which pictures you want to print or when you want to obtain a list of image data.
  • Page 130 POWER ON Setup Input Selection B. Paper Orientation This procedure is used to select paper orientation in order to select whether the index is to be produced using paper in the vertical (portrait) or horizontal (landscape) direction. Press the MENU button. The index printing menu is displayed with “PAPER”...
  • Page 131 POWER ON Setup Input Selection C. Selecting Layout Type This procedure is used to select the layout of pictures to be printed for the selected paper orientation in step 2 of “B. Paper Orientation”. Select “LAYOUT” by pressing the down arrow button.
  • Page 132 POWER ON Setup Input Selection D. Printing the Date This procedure is used to designate whether the date or time at which the picture was taken will be displayed on the print and, if it will be, whether it will be the date or time. Select “PRINT DATE”...
  • Page 133 POWER ON Setup Input Selection E. Print File Name This procedure is used to designate whether or not the file name will be displayed on the print. Select “PRINT FILE NAME” using the down arrow button. Select whether or not the file name will be printed using the left or right arrow button.
  • Page 134 POWER ON Setup Input Selection F. Designation of Picture Printing Order This procedure is used to select the order in which pictures to be printed are arranged. Select “SORT” by pressing the down arrow button. Select the order of pictures with the left or right arrow button.
  • Page 135 In the case of index printing, there are times when only a small number of pictures are printed on the last page. When this occurs, this setting can be useful for setting the printer to not print the last page, thereby saving on paper and ink ribbon costs.
  • Page 136 POWER ON Setup Input Selection H. Confirming the Setting Press the OK/SELECT button. The display returns to the index printing preview menu. Review the number of pictures that have been selected for printing with the left or right arrow button. Paper Selection Picture Selection Pictures not displayed in...
  • Page 137 POWER ON Setup Input Selection Select the number of copies with the up and down arrow buttons. The display changes in the manner shown below each time the up or down arrow button is pressed. Tips • Up to a maximum of 50 prints can be designated.

  • Page 138: Printing

    • The PRINT button is enabled during preview in each mode (STANDARD, CARD, PHOTO-ALBUM, PASSPORT and INDEX). • The paper will start to come out of the printer during printing, but do not pull out the paper. Wait until the paper has been automatically discharged onto the paper output tray.
  • Page 139 PRINT button to resume printing. • Since printing is performed by using one color each of Y (yellow), M (magenta) and C (cyan) and an overcoating, the printer head passes back and forth over the paper four times to print one color print.

  • Page 140: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting 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 141: When A Message Is Displayed

    • A card (xD-Picture Card or PC Card) has not been inserted into the printer. • Unable to read image data. • There is no data recorded on the inserted xD-Picture Card or PC card.
  • Page 142 • 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 143 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 144 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. Cause • Register a different picture for the background.

  • Page 145: Appendix

    Appendix What you can do with the P-440 Digital Color Printer The P-440 Digital Color Printer enables you to load, select and print pictures directly from an xD- Picture Card or a PC card without using a personal computer. Printing Mode...
  • Page 146 STANDARD In this mode, you can select a single picture and print it out on an entire sheet of paper (single picture print), print out one picture or up to a maximum of 16 selected multiple pictures on an A4 sheet of paper or divide a picture up into a maximum of 6 prints on A5 wide paper.
  • Page 147 PHOTO-ALBUM This mode is selected when you wish to print out pictures in the form of a photo album. You can also add a background or stamp to the paper or decorate pictures with a frame. (page 110) PASSPORT In this mode, you can place one picture or different pictures for printing onto one sheet of paper. This mode is useful for printing a passport photo.
  • Page 148 INDEX This mode is selected when you want to print out thumbnail images of all pictures recorded on a xD- Picture Card or other type of memory card. This is convenient when you have not decided which pictures you want to print or when you want to obtain a list of image data.

  • Page 149: 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 xD-Picture Card, PC Card or USB 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 150 <Printing Modes> There are five printing modes consisting of STANDARD, CARD, PHOTO-ALBUM, PASSPORT 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 CARD, PHOTO-ALBUM, PASSPORT and INDEX modes can be selected in addition to the STANDARD mode.

  • Page 151: Introduction To Color Printing

    • For example, if magenta (M) seems to be a little too strong during printing, this can be compen- sated for by slightly increasing the green (G) with an adjustment of the printer.

  • Page 152: Dpof (Digital Print Order Format)

    The P-440 is compatible with DPOF selection of images, quantity, rotation and trimming. When an xD- Picture Card or PC card is inserted into the printer, DPOF information is read from the media and image selection is performed automatically. If you do not use DPOF selection, select “CANCEL” for the “ALL...

  • Page 153: Cleaning The Printer

    Although varying according to how much the printer is used, clean the printer when it appears that printing quality has decreased significantly. In addition, since the inside of the printer may be hot immediately after use, wait for a while after turning off the power before cleaning.

  • Page 154: Replacing The Ink Ribbon

    Caution • Be careful not to damage the thermal head. • Handle alcohol with care. (Alcohol is flammable. Turn off the printer and make sure the printer and thermal head have completely cooled before cleaning with Alcohol.) • Never touch the thermal head directly with your fingers.

  • Page 155: To Remove Dust On Vent

    Remove the used ink ribbon. Disconnect both ends of the bobbins from the ink cassette. Tips • The ink cassette can be used repeatedly. Make sure not to discard the ink cassette. • Used ink ribbon (including the bobbins) are made of plastic. Dispose of these in accordance with the disposal procedures in your area.
  • Page 156 ©2003 OLYMPUS CORPORATION VT615701...

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