Olympus P-440 Photo Printer User Manual

DIGITAL COLOR PRINTERP-440REFERENCE MANUALENGLISH

103Open the flap on the opposite side.Caution• Do not allow the ink ribbon package to become deformed and do not take out the ink ribbondirectly with

1002Review the pictures that have beenselected for printing with the left or rightarrow button.Previews of pictures selected for printing aresequentia

101●CARD printingUse of the special-purpose card paper lets you make cards from a single picture or multiple selectedpictures.Be sure to use the appro

102B. Setting the Card SizeSelect the card size (layout) of the pictures to be printed for the paper set in “2. Paper Selection”.1Press the MENU butto

103C. Printing the DateThis procedure is used to designate whether the date and/or time at which the picture was taken will bedisplayed on the print.

104D. Selecting FiltersA sepia or black and white filter can be applied to the picture to be printed.1Select “FILTER” by pressing the downarrow button

105E. Selecting StampsTen kinds of stamp images stored in the P-440 can be arranged on a card to be printed.1Select “STAMP” by pressing the downarrow

106The display change in the manner shown below each time the left or right arrow button is pressed.3Once the stamp to be used has beendecided, press

107E-1 Selecting the Stamp SizeThis procedure is used to select the size of the stamp to be printed to one of four sizes.1Select the stamp size with t

1082Once the picture has been turned, press theOK/SELECT button.E-3 Stamp PositionThis procedure is used to select on the position where the stamp is

109F. Confirming the Settings1Press the OK/SELECT button.The display returns to the card printingpreview menu.Caution• The stamp may be clipped if it

116Turn the bobbin in the direction indicated by the arrow to take in the slack of the ink ribbon.7Lower the eject levers on both sides of theprinter

110●PHOTO-ALBUM printingThis mode is selected when you wish to print out pictures in the form of a photo album. You can alsoadd a background or stamp,

111B. Paper OrientationThis mode is used to select the paper orientation of the photo album page to either horizontal(landscape) or vertical (portrait

112C. Selecting Layout TypeThis procedure is used to select the layout of the pictures to be printed using the page orientationselected in procedure B

113A5 WIDE/Vertical (Portrait):A5 WIDE/Horizontal (Landscape):3Once the layout has been selected, pressthe OK/SELECT button.The display returns to the

1142Select date printing with the left or rightarrow button.The display changes in the manner shownbelow each time the left or right arrow buttonis pr

1152Select the filter to be used with the left orright arrow button.The display changes in the manner shownbelow each time the left or right arrow but

1162Select the stamp to be used with the left orright arrow button.A stamp is not printed when “OFF” isdesignated.The display changes in the manner sh

117 F-1 Selecting the Stamp SizeThis procedure is used to select the size of the stamp to be printed to one of foure sizes.1Select stamp size with the

1182Once the position has been selected, pressthe OK/SELECT button.The display returns to the photo-album printingmenu.G. Selecting FramesThis procedu

1192Select the frame using the left or rightarrow button.The display changes in the manner shownbelow each time the left or right arrow buttonis press

129Install the ink cassette in the printer. Pushthe right side (R) of the ink cassette ontothe right wheels of the printer.10Push in the left (L) sid

1202Select a background using the left or rightarrow button.A background is not shown if “OFF” isselected. If “USER” is selected, thebackground pictur

121H-1 Background RotationIf a “USER” registered background has been selected, the background can be rotated.Caution• This procedure cannot be perform

122I. Confirm the Setting1Press the OK/SELECT button.The display returns to the photo-album printingpreview menu.2Review the pictures that have beense

1233Select the number of copies with the up ordown arrow button.The display changes in the manner shownbelow each time the up or down arrow buttonis p

124●PASSPORT printingIn this mode, you can place one picture or reserved multiple pictures for printing onto one sheet ofpaper.Caution• Paper types th

125B. Selecting Layout TypeThe layout of the picture to be printed is selected for the paper set in “2. Paper Selection” (page 78).1Press the MENU but

126A6 WIDE:[For P-440U/P-440U(T)]Input Selection Paper Selection Picture Selection Printing ModesSTANDARDCARDPHOTO-ALBUMPASSPORTINDEXPOWER ONSetupC. S

1272Select the filter to be used with the left orright arrow button.The filter can be selected in the manner shownbelow each time the left or right ar

1282Review the pictures that have beenselected for printing with the left or rightarrow button.Previews of pictures selected for printing aresequentia

129Input Selection Paper Selection Picture Selection Printing ModesSTANDARDCARDPHOTO-ALBUMPASSPORTINDEXPOWER ONSetup●INDEX printingThis mode is select

13●Installing the Paper Cassette1The feeder dust cover is attached to theback of the paper cassette.Tip• The feeder dust cover is taped to the paper c

130B. Paper OrientationThis procedure is used to select paper orientation in order to select whether the index is to be producedusing paper in the ver

131Input Selection Paper Selection Picture Selection Printing ModesSTANDARDCARDPHOTO-ALBUMPASSPORTINDEXPOWER ONSetupC. Selecting Layout TypeThis proce

1322Designate how the date is printed using theleft and right arrow buttons.The display changes as shown below each timethe left or right arrow button

133Input Selection Paper Selection Picture Selection Printing ModesSTANDARDCARDPHOTO-ALBUMPASSPORTINDEXPOWER ONSetupE. Print File NameThis procedure i

134F. Designation of Picture Printing OrderThis procedure is used to select the order in which pictures to be printed are arranged.1Select “SORT” by p

135G. Last Page Processing DesignationIn the case of index printing, there are times when only a small number of pictures are printed on thelast page.

136H. Confirming the Setting1Press the OK/SELECT button.The display returns to the index printingpreview menu.2Review the number of pictures that have

1373Select the number of copies with the upand down arrow buttons.The display changes in the manner shownbelow each time the up or down arrow buttonis

1385. PrintingThe next step is to print pictures selected for printing. Before performing printing, recheck thesettings made for paper usage and pict

1391 Carefully bend along the vertical scored lineson the top and bottom.2 Tear the paper vertically.3Carefully bend along the horizontal scoredlines

145Insert print paper with the protective sheeton top.A5 wide-sizeProtectivesheetRaise up the paper guidewhen using A5 Wide paper.A4-sizeProtective sh

140Check the following items when the printer does not operate as it should or a problem occurs during operation.Problem Cause Corrective ActionPower

141Message Cause Corrective Action• The inserted xD-Picture Card or PCcard cannot be read.• The card (xD-Picture Card or PC Card)has been removed whi

142Message Cause Corrective Action• The printer cover is open.• The power may have been turned onwith the cover open.• An error has occurred.• There i

143Message Cause Corrective Action• The printer is out of paper.• The printer is out of ink ribbon.• Paper of a different size that has beenset is ins

144Message Cause Corrective Action• Background may not be able to beregistered depending on the size andcompression rate of the number ofpixels of the

145AppendixThe P-440 lets you first designate the printing modeand then designate the method for processing theprinted pictures by operating the mode

146◆STANDARDIn this mode, you can select a single picture and print it out on an entire sheet of paper (single pictureprint), print out one picture or

147◆PHOTO-ALBUMThis mode is selected when you wish to print out pictures in the form of a photo album. You can alsoadd a background or stamp to the p

148◆INDEXThis mode is selected when you want to print outthumbnail images of all pictures recorded on a xD-Picture Card or other type of memory card.

149●Explanation of the LCD PanelYou can check and select pictures or select a printing mode while viewing the LCD panel.<Input Selection>Select

157Close the feeder cover of the papercassette.8Open the dust cover in the top of theprinter and completely insert the papercassette.A4-size A5 wide-s

150Pages are selected by pressing the left or right arrowbutton. The number of prints to be printed can bechanged by pressing the up or down arrow but

151●Introduction to Color PrintingDifference Between RGB and CMYHave you ever tried comparing actual printed images and imagesdisplayed on a personal

152●DPOF (Digital Print Order Format)DPOF refers to a format used by DPOF enabled digital cameras to record printing information on a memorycard, such

153SensorThermal head●Cleaning the PrinterAlthough varying according to how much the printer is used, clean the printer when it appearsthat printing q

1543Gently wipe the head with a cotton swabmoistened with a small amount of alcohol.Caution• Be careful not to damage the thermal head.• Handle alcoho

1552Remove the used ink ribbon.Disconnect both ends of the bobbins from theink cassette.Tips• The ink cassette can be used repeatedly. Make sure not t

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16●Connecting the Power Cord and Turning on the Power Switch1Plug in the power cord to the printer.2Plug in the power cord to an outlet.Caution• Alway

17LCD PanelThe LCD panel is used to display image data for checking the layout for each of the print modesand display menus and contents.For informati

18Connecting to a TV monitorYou can connect the printer to a TV monitor and view the same display on that TV as that on theLCD panel.<Connection pr

19Using xD-Picture CardPictures stored on xD-Picture Card can be printed directly by inserting the card into thexD-Picture Card slot in the printer.&l

2IntroductionThank you for purchasing this OLYMPUS P-440 digital color printer. Read this manual carefullyprior to use to ensure correct use of this p

20Using a PC CardPictures stored on a SmartMedia card, Memory Stick or CompactFlash can be printed directly byusing the appropriate PC Card adapter in

21Installing the Printer DriverInstall the printer driver provided according to the computer being used. Refer to the “Readme”file on the CD-ROM for i

22●Installation ProcedureWindows98/Me/2000/XP1Turn on the PC and start Windows.Do NOT connect the printer to the computer at this time.2Insert the CD-

234Select the language that you want to use duringsetup and then click on the “OK” button.5The setup program is started and a series ofwindows are dis

247Read the license agreement and click“Yes” if you accept the terms of theagreement.9Turn on the printer, connect the printer tothe computer.For info

25Mac OS 8.6-9.21Start up the Macintosh and insert the CD-ROM containing the P-440 printer driver.2Start up the install program.q From the CD-ROM, ope

264Read the license agreement and click“Agree” if you accept the terms of theagreement.5Click on the “Install” button.The printer driver is installed.

278Select “Chooser” from the Apple menu.q First, turn on the P-440's power and makesure it is connected to a USB port on theMacintosh using the a

28Mac OS X (version 10.1.2-10.2.5)Tip• Installation of this driver requires the Administrator privilege.1Start the Macintosh and insert the CD-ROM con

294After the installer finishes, start up “PrintCenter”.q From the “Applications” folder, open the“Utilities” folder.w Double-click the “Print center”

3ContentsFor Safe Use ...5●Handling Precautions ...

306Designate “USB” as destination ofconnection.The “P-440” icon is displayed.7Select “P-440” and click on the “Add”button.This completes installation

31Printing from a PCThe following provides an explanation of the procedure for printing from a PC. Refer to the“Readme” file in the CD-ROM for informa

323Select “USB” with the left or right arrowbutton.The display changes in the manner shownbelow each time the left or right arrow buttonis pressed.“US

33●Setting Printer Settings from a PCWhen Using a Windows• Paper Setting1Select “Control Panel” and then“Printers”. Right click on “OLYMPUSP-440” and

34Paper Size: Select the paper size (A4, A4 postcard, A5 WIDE, A6 WIDE) from the list box. (Theprinter is not compatible with A4L-size cards only when

35• Color Adjustment using the “Driver” SettingIf you selected the “Driver” checkbox under “Color Adjustment” in the “Paper” tab, you will be able tou

363Click on “Apply” or “OK”.• Color Adjustment using the “ICM” SettingEnables printing at a color that most closely resembles the color on your comput

377) While data is transferred or printing is performed, be sure not to remove the USB cable, not tochange the printer input selection, or not to turn

38When Using a Macintosh1Select P-440 from the Chooser of theApple menu.For Mac OSX, open the “Utilities” folder fromthe “Applications” folder, start

393Click on “OK”.The settings are enabled.• Color Adjustment using the “Driver” SettingIf you selected the “Driver” under “ColorAdjust” in the “Paper”

41. Input Selection ...74●Using xD-Picture Card ...

402Adjust the color.Gamma: Change the half-tone density (–5-5) of R, G and B, respectively, with the control baror arrow tool. Clicking on “Same” all

41• Color Adjustment using the “ColorSync” SettingEnables printing at a color that most closely resembles the system profile setting.Selection is poss

42●Printing from a PCSelect a picture with the image editing software of the PC being used and print it out.Tip• Refer to the instruction manual of th

43●When a Message is Displayed on the PCWindows Error Messages1. Errors displayed before data transfer (before printing)Description Cause Corrective M

442. Errors displayed after data transfer (during printing)Description Cause Corrective Measures• The printer cover is open.• There is paper remaining

45Macintosh Error Messages1. Errors displayed before data transfer (before printing)Description Cause Corrective Measures• The printer is not connecte

462. Errors displayed after data transfer (during printing)Description Cause Corrective Measures• The printer cover is open.• There is paper remaining

47Printing Procedure When Printing from a Card

48This mode is used to make fine-adjustments in advance to image printing parameters, or toregister and/or adjust background images.Available settings

49Tips• Holding down the left or right arrow button for over 1 second will start automatic advancement ofthe picture file name (forward with the right

5●Handling PrecautionsWhen moisture has condensed in the printerThe formation of water droplets inside the printer is referred to as condensation.Cond

50B. Adjusting the Background ImageThis procedure is used in making partial and overall settings for the picture that has been selected as abackgroun

514Select “FILTER” using the down arrowbutton.3Select whether or not to lighten the edgesof the picture using the left and right arrowbuttons.The disp

526Select “TRIMMING” using the downarrow button.5Select the desired filter using the left andright arrow buttons.The display changes as shown below ea

538To trim (crop) the picture, select “YES”and press the OK/SELECT button.Trimming is now possible.7Select whether or not to trim (crop) thepicture us

5410Once the various settings for thebackground image have been completed,press the OK/SELECT button.The Background Image menu is displayed.9Set the t

55C. Registering the Background ImageThis procedure is used to register settings related to the shading and filter to be used with thebackground image

56●Image Adjustment (Printing Adjustment)This procedure is used to make color and overall image adjustments during printing. If you areperforming this

57A. Sharpness AdjustmentThis procedure is used to adjust sharpness.1Press either the left or right arrow button.The sharpness adjustment menu is disp

582Adjust sharpness with the left or rightarrow button.Pressing the right arrow button ( )increases sharpness.Pressing the left arrow button ( )decrea

592Press either the left or right arrow button.The gamma adjustment menu is displayed.Tip• The previously set value is displayed.3Select R, G and B le

6Identifying the Parts●Printer BodyAC power connectorThis connector is usedto connect the powercord.USB connectorThis connector is usedto connect a US

60C. Brightness AdjustmentThis procedure is used to adjust brightness (brightness of the overall pictures).1Select “BRIGHTNESS” by pressing thedown a

614Once adjustments have been completed,press the OK/SELECT button.The display returns to the Image Adjust menu.Tip• A red ◆ is displayed to the left

622Press either the left or right arrow button.The contrast adjustment menu is displayed.Tip• The previously set value is displayed.3Select R, G and B

63E. Completion of Image AdjustmentImage adjustment is completed by enabling the values that have been set for each parameter.1Press the OK/SELECT but

642Select “BASIC SETUP” by pressing thedown arrow button.3Press the left or right arrow button.The Basic Setup menu is displayed.The backgroundwill tu

65Tips• Selecting [LEFT/BOTTOM] creates a margin on the left side of paper using horizontal (landscape)orientation, and on the bottom of paper using v

662Select whether to scale the size of thepicture to fit onto the card or to print thepicture full size.The display changes as shown below each timeth

67C. Index Display SelectionThis procedure is used to switch between a 4 frame and 9 frame thumbnail index display.1Select “INDEX DISPLAY” using thed

682Designate the manner in which the printeddate is to de displayed with the left or rightarrow button.The display changes in the manner shownbelow ea

69E. Adjusting the LCD Panel BrightnessThis procedure is used to adjust the brightness of the LCD panel.1Select “LCD ADJUSTMENT” using thedown arrow

7●Operation PanelMODE SELECTOR DIALPICTURE SELECT:Selects the picture to be printed.INPUT:Designates the method of data input.PAPER:Designates the pap

70F. Exif PrintThis procedure is used to designate whether Exif printing is performed or not. If Exif printing is set,print conditions such as bright

71➜G. Completing the SettingsSetting is completed by enabling each of the setting of Basic Setup.1Press the OK/SELECT button.The display returns to th

72➜2Select “ALL CLEAR” using the downarrow button.●Clearing the Settings (Returning to the Factory Default Settings)This procedure is used to return

733Press either the left or the right arrowbutton.The ALL CLEAR screen appears.4Select whether or not to clear all of thesettings using the left and r

741. Input SelectionSelect the source from where image data is to be loaded, either from xD-Picture Card or a PCcard.●Using xD-Picture Card1Insert the

75The xD-Picture Card access lamp flashes whenimage data is being transferred from the xD-Picture Card.Caution• Never remove the xD-Picture Card while

76●Using a PC Card1Insert the PC card into the PC card slot.2Set the mode selector dial to the INPUTposition.3Select “PC Card” with the left or righta

77The PC Card access lamp flashes and theimage files are loaded from the PC card.Caution• Never remove the PC Card while the PC Card access lamp is fl

782. Paper SelectionSelect whether A4, A5 wide or A6 wide paper.●Setting the Paper1Set the mode selector dial to the PAPERposition.2Select “PAPER” wi

793. Picture Selection and SettingPictures are selected using the LCD panel. Settings made in this section include how may printsare to be printed, wh

8●Paper CassetteCaution• A spacer for protection during transport is attached inside the paper cassette when the printer isshipped from the factory.

803Confirm the picture displayed on the LCDpanel is the picture to be printed.B. Picture RotationThis procedure is used to designate whether the pictu

812Once the picture orientation has beendecided, press the OK/SELECT button.Tips• A “ (select mark)” is displayed on the LCD panel containing the pic

822Select the desired area using the up, down,left and right arrow buttons.Pressing the up and down arrow buttons movesthe selected area up and down,

834Scroll around the picture using the up,down, left and right arrow buttons.Pressing the up and down arrow buttons scrollsup and down in the picture,

84D. Picture Index DisplayAll of the pictures contained on an xD-Picture Card or other media can be displayed in either 4 frame or9 frame, thumbnail i

85E. Selecting the Number of PrintsThis procedure is used to select the number of copies to be printed for the picture displayed.1Press the MENU butto

862Select the number of copies to be printedwith the left or right arrow button.Tips• Up to a maximum of 50 copies can be printed.• When more than 50

872Select trimming with the left or rightarrow button.The display changes in the manner shownbelow each time the left or right arrow buttonis pressed.

88G. Selecting the Trimming SizeThe trimming size is selected by adjusting the size of the guidelines. The picture is trimmed (cropped)to the size out

893Press the OK/SELECT button.The bottom and right guidelines can now beadjusted.To return to the previous display, press theMENU button.➜4Adjust the

9●Printer Installation SiteProvide a location for installing the printerthat is flat and stable and ensures adequateinstallation space. Install the pr

901Press the OK/SELECT button.Trimming is now possible.➜3:4 Trimming5Once the trimming size has been selected,press the OK/SELECT button.The display c

912Select the trimming size using theENLARGE button or the INDEX button.The vertical:horizontal ratio is changed to a 3:4ratio with 10-position adjust

92H. Setting the Trimming Position1Designate the trimming position with thefour arrow buttons.Pressing the up and down arrow button movesthe trimming

933Press the OK/SELECT button.This completes print selection for the displayedpicture. Once picture selection and setting havebeen completed, proceed

94●Printing All Pictures on a CardIt is convenient to use the “ALL SELECT” function when you want to print out all the image datarecorded on a card.1P

954. Printing ModesThe P-440 has five printing modes: STANDARD, CARD, PHOTO-ALBUM, PASSPORT andINDEX. These modes make it possible to change the layo

96B. Selecting Layout TypeThe layout of the picture to be printed is selected for the paper set in “2. Paper Selection”.1Press the MENU button.The sta

97A5 WIDE:Tip• The picture layout is displayed in gray.3Once the layout has been decided, pressthe OK/SELECT button.The display returns to the standar

982Select date printing with the left or rightarrow button.The display changes in the manner shownbelow each time the left or right arrow buttonis pre

992Select the filter to be used with the left orright arrow button.The filter can be selected in the manner shownbelow each time the left or right arr