Olympus P-400 User Manual Page 1

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5 USCAUTION Unplug the power cord from the power outlet before cleaning the printer.Accidentally touching a non-user-serviceable part may cause elect

6 USIdentifyingthe PartsIdentifying the Parts●Printer BodyOperation panelThis is used when printing after insertinga card directly into the printer. (

7 USIdentifyingthe Parts●Operation PanelMode selector dialPICTURE SELECT:Selects the picture to be printed.INPUT:Designates the method of data input.P

Identifyingthe Parts8 US●Paper CassetteCaution• A spacer for protection during transport is attached inside the paper cassette when the printer is shi

9 USWhat you can do with theP-400 Digital Color PrinterWhat you can do with theP-400 Digital Color PrinterPrint Processing MethodPrinting ModeLayout D

10 USWhat you can do with theP-400 Digital Color Printer●Types of Prints<STANDARD PRINTING>This is selected when you want to print out the pictu

11 USWhat you can do with theP-400 Digital Color Printer<CARD PRINTING> (Use P-A4P or P-A4L paper.)This is selected when you want to create post

12 USWhat you can do with theP-400 Digital Color Printer<PHOTO-ALBUM PRINTING>This is selected when you want to enjoy a large numberof pictures

13 USWhat you can do with theP-400 Digital Color Printer●Print Processing<Filter>This function lets you change the color tone of the picture to

14 USWhat you can do with theP-400 Digital Color Printer<Background>You can also incorporate registered pictures or your favorite pictures on a

IntroductionThank you for purchasing this OLYMPUS P-400 digital color printer. Read this manualcarefully prior to use to ensure correct use of this pr

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18 USProcedure forPrinting with a CardProcedure for Printing with a Card●From the Start to End of PrintingChecking, selecting and mode selection for e

19 USProcedure forPrinting with a CardSelect the number of images to be printed, vertical or horizontal orientation and trimming. • Always make sure

20 USExplanation of theLCD PanelExplanation of the LCD PanelYou can check and select pictures or select a printing mode while viewing the LCD panel.&l

21 USExplanation of theLCD Panel<Picture Selection>Select pictures to be printed while previewing them on the LCD panel.The parameter for which

22 USBasic PrintingBasic PrintingThe explanation here is given with respect to the method for printing the sample pictures shown in “Types ofPrints” (

23 USBasic PrintingSelect the data input methodSelect the media that contains the data.3Align the mode selector dial to the “INPUT” position.The curre

24 USBasic PrintingSelect the type of paper5Align the mode selector dial to the “PAPER” position.The paper setting menu isdisplayed on the LCDpanel.Ca

●Types and Uses of Instruction ManualsThis digital color printer comes with four instruction manuals. Please make sureyou have a thorough understandi

25 USBasic Printing1Align the mode selector dial to the “PICTURE SELECT”position.2Press the left or right arrow button to select thepicture to be prin

26 USBasic Printing4Align the mode selector dial to the “STANDARD” position.5Press the up or down arrow button to select thenumber of copies to be pri

27 USBasic Printing7The “PRINTING” lamp lights and the paper moves back andforth through the printer four times after which it exits theprinter. Pleas

28 USBasic Printing●CARD PRINTING (Refer to page 11 for samples of output prints)Here, card printing is performed using special card paper (P-A4P). Tw

29 USBasic Printing3Press the OK/SELECT button when the picture youwant to print is displayed.Press the OK/SELECTbutton again to cancel theselection.4

30 USBasic PrintingCard Printing5Align the mode selector dial to the “CARD” position.6Press the MENU button.The menu display isdisplayed.A preview of

31 USBasic Printing7Press the right arrow button to select “Post Card”for the “Size”.8Press the OK/SELECT button.A preview of the selectedimage is dis

32 USBasic Printing10The “PRINTING” lamp lights and the paper moves back andforth through the printer four times after which it exits theprinter. Plea

33 USBasic Printing●PHOTO-ALBUM PRINTING (Refer to page 12 for samples of output prints)In this mode, three pictures are printed onto a single sheet o

34 USBasic Printing4Once you have decided on the picture to be used forthe background, press the OK/SELECT button.The display on thebackground registr

35 USBasic Printing5Press the up or down arrow button to select the “PaleAll”, and then press the right arrow button to select“YES”.6Once settings hav

36 USBasic Printing7Press the right arrow button to select “YES”, andthen press the OK/SELECT button.8Align the mode selector dial to the “PICTURE SEL

37 USBasic Printing9Press the left or right arrow button to select the firstimage to be printed.10Press the OK/SELECT button when the picture youwant

38 USBasic Printing11Press the left or right arrow button to select thesecond picture and then press the OK/SELECTbutton.12Press the left or right arr

39 USBasic Printing13Align the mode selector dial to the “PHOTO-ALBUM”position.14Press the MENU button.Select a layoutA list of previews isdisplayed o

40 USBasic Printing15Press the right arrow button to select“” (Horizontal) for the “Paper ” parameter.16Press the down arrow button to select “Layout”

41 USBasic Printing17Press the down arrow button to change the display,select “Stamp” and then press the right arrow buttonto display the stamp select

42 USBasic PrintingStamp size is displayed as apercentage.19Press the down arrow button to select the size of thestamp and then press the OK/SELECT bu

43 USBasic PrintingSelect a backgroundProceed to “Photo Album Printing” on page 44 when not using a background.21Select “Background” by pressing the

44 USBasic Printing23Press the OK/SELECT button.24Press the OK/SELECT button.Photo Album printingA preview of the selectedpicture is displayed on theL

Table of ContentsFor Safe Use ... 1Identifying the Parts ...

45 USBasic Printing25Press the up or down arrow button to select thenumber of copies to be printed.27The “PRINTING” lamp lights and the paper moves ba

46 USBasic Printing●INDEX PRINTING (Refer to page 12 for samples of output prints)In this mode, an index of all images contained on the SmartMedia car

47 USBasic Printing3Press the right arrow button to select “ ” (Vertical)for “Paper”.4Press the down arrow button to select “Layout”, pressthe right a

48 USBasic Printing6Press the OK/SELECT button.Index printingA preview of the index pageis displayed on the LCDpanel.Up to 50 copies can beselected fo

49 USBasic Printing9The “PRINTING” lamp lights and the paper moves back andforth through the printer four times after which it exits theprinter. Pleas

50 USAppendixAppendix●Introduction to Color PrintingDifference Between RGB and CMYHave you ever tried comparing actual printed images and imagesdispla

51 USAppendix●DPOF (Digital Print Order Format)DPOF refers to a format used by DPOF enabled digital cameras to record on a memory card printing inform

52 USAppendix1Align the mode selector dial to the “SETUP” position.2Press the up or down arrow button to select “ImageAdjust” and then press the right

53 USAppendix4Once values have been designated with the left orright arrow button, press the OK/SELECT button.Refer to samples for detailsregarding co

54 USAppendixBrightnessR:1, G:1, B:1 (–2) R:3, G:3, B:3 (standard) R:5, G:5, B:5 (+2)Sharpness1 (–2) 3 (standard) 5 (+2)GammaR:1, G:1, B:1 (–2) R:3, G

1 USFor Safe UseIt is dangerous to tamper with the printer because this can cause fire or electric shock possibly resulting indeath or serious injury.

55 USAppendix●TroubleshootingCheck the following items when the printer does not operate as it should or a problem occurs during operation.<When a

56 USAppendix<When a Message is Displayed>Message Cause Corrective Action• The inserted SmartMedia or PC cardcannot be read.• The card (SmartMed

57 USAppendixMessage Cause Corrective Action• The printer cover is open.• The power may have been turned onwith the cover open.• An error has occurred

58 USAppendixMessage Cause Corrective Action• The printer is out of paper.• The printer is out of ink ribbon.• Paper of a different size that has been

59 USAppendixMessage Cause Corrective Action• Background may not be able to beregistered depending on the size andcompression rate of the number ofpix

60 USAppendix1<If the Print Paper becomes Jammed>Correct the problem by following the procedure below when paper has become jammed in the printe

61 USAppendixWhen there is paper in the upper portion of the printer:Close the door since there is the risk ofdamaging the thermal head.Pull out the p

62 USAppendixWhen there is paper inside the printer:Pull out the paper.Be careful not to damage the thermal head atthis time.When there is paper in th

63 USAppendix●SpecificationsDimensionsWeightPower supplyRated power consumptionPrinting systemResolutionGradationsPrinting head dotsEffective printing

64 USAppendix●Service● Since the warranty will be presented to you by the store where you purchased the P-400, make sure thename of the store and the

2 USWARNING If anything strange occurs with the printer, unplug the power cord.If the printer emits smoke, strange smells, or strange sounds, turn of

65 USAppendix

3 USWARNING Do not place heavy objects on the printer.Doing so may deform the printer cabinet, resulting in fire or electric shock. If the printer fa

4 USCAUTION 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 s