Olympus P 330N User Manual

P-330

Digital color printer

3-865-712-11(1)

Installation Guid e

• This Installation Guide explains h ow to install and use the Digital Color
Printer P-330 for Windows 95/98, 3.1 and Macintosh software.

• Keep this guide handy for future reference and refer to it when requesting
service.

Notice f o r users

Program © 1998 Olympus Optical Co.,

Ltd.

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software described herein, in whole or
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2

Contents

For Windows 95/98

(from page 4)

System requirements ............................. 4

Installing the software ........................... 5

Uninstalling the software ................ 7

Printing ................................................... 8

Stopping printing .......................... 10

Hints for better printout ................. 11

Setting the resolution ........................... 12

Adjusting the picture quality .............. 13

Making the split print ......................... 14

Making multiple prints

at high speed ................................... 15

For Windows 3.1

(from page 17)

System requirements ........................... 17

Installing the software ......................... 18

Uninstalling the software .............. 21

Printing ................................................. 22

Stopping printing ........................... 24

Hints for better printout ............... 24

Setting the resolution ........................ 25

Adjusting the picture quality ............. 26

Making the split print ......................... 27

Making multiple prints

at high speed ................................... 28

For Macintosh

(from page 29)

System requirements ........................... 29

Installing the software ....................... 30

Printing ............................................... 32

Stopping printing .......................... 35

Hints for better printout ................ 35

Adjusting the picture quality .............. 36

Making the split print ......................... 38

Previewing the image ....................... 39

For Windows 95/98/3.1,

Macintosh (from page 41)

Troubleshooting ...................................

41

3

For Windows 95/98

System requirements

Notes

• This software is subject

to be upgraded without

notice.

• The pictures used in

this manual may be

different from the
actual screen of the

software.

Your computer and system software must meet the
following minimum requirements to run the printer

driver.

• IBM PC/AT compatible personal computer

Supporting Windows 95/98 with i486SX and above

CPU (Pentium or later recommended)

• Memory

8MB or more (32 MB or more is recommended
depending on the application software used to print)

• Hard disk space

15MB or more free space (30MB o r more is
recommended)

Larger pictures and more pages require more hard

disk space.

• Video monitor

A video board or video driver which displays 256

colors or better ( 32,000 colors or more is
recommended)

• Drive

CD-ROM drive (needed for installation)

For Windows 95/98

4

For the latest information, refer to the "readme.txt"

contained in the "English\Win95-98" directory of the
supplied CD-ROM.

Installing the software

Install the software containing the printer driver for

Windows 95/98 in the supplied CD-ROM.

Connect the printer to the computer.

1

See the operating instructions of the Digital Color

Printer.
Turn on the printer and the computer. Then start

2

Windows 95/98.

If the following [New Hardware Found] screen is

3

displayed, check [Do not install a driver] and click
[OK].

If the following [Update Device Driver Wizard]

screen is displayed, click [Next] and then [Finish].

For Windows 95/98

5

Notes

• When the d ialog
prompting you to insert

the Windows CD-ROM

or floppy disk appears

during installation,
insert the specified CD-

ROM or floppy disk

and click [OK]. If the
Windows Setup starts

after the Windows CD­ROM is inserted, finish

the Setu p program.

• You can install the

software without
performing ste ps 1
through 3 . Start
Windows 95/98 and

then perform steps 4

through 6. If the dia lo g

of step 3 appears after

the computer is

restarted, perform step

3.

• If the Setup does not

start automatically after

the supplied CD-ROM

is inserted, or if you

stop Setup midway and
resume it later, double-

click the [Setup.exe]

icon contained in the

"English\Win95-98"

directory of the

supplied CD-ROM.

4

Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the CD-ROM

drive.

The Setup starts automatically and the Setup dialog
appears.

Tip

For the latest information,

refer to the "readme.txt"

contained in the
"English\Win95-98"

directory of the supplied

CD-ROM.

For Windows 95/98

6

Click [OK] repeatedly until the screen notifying

5

that the Setup is complete appears.

Click [OK].

6

Installation finishes.

Uninstalling the software

When the driver software becomes unnecessary,
remove all t h e software files from your hard disk as
follows:

Click the Windows [Start] button, click [Settings],

1

and click [Printers].
The [Printers] dialog appears.

Click to select [OLYMPUS P-330].

2

Click [Delete] f r o m the [File] menu.

3

4

Follow the on screen instructions to remove the

OLYMPUS P-330 Printer Driver from your ha rd
disk.

For Windows 95/98

7

Printing

Tip

When you print in 30 6 dpi

in the application

software, set the picture

size up to 1376 x 1024
pixels.

Note

If the message "This
printer is not supported
by the driver currently
associated with it.
Windows will use
OLYMPUS P-330

instead." appears, click
[OK].

Notes

• Use the se t of the print

paper and ink ribbon
cartridge supplied
together in the same

carton. Also make sure

to set [Size] in the

combination shown in

the table. If you us e

them in different

combination, proper
printing results may

not be obtained or

other trouble may

occur.

• For the details on print

paper and ink ribbon

cartridge, refer to the
operating instructions

of the printer.

1

Start the application software used to print, an d
selec t t h e image to be printed.

2

Click [Printer Setup] from the [File] menu of the
application.

The [Print Setup] dialog appears.
Se t the printer.

3

The above dialog is of the OLYMPUS C-2.0W95 as
an example. The dialog differs depending on the
application.

Set [Printer] to [OLYMPUS P-330].
Set [Size] referring to the combination below.

Print paper

loaded

Standard paper

4-,16-Cut Sticker

Passport photo

paper

Ink ribbon

cartridge loaded

Standard type

Standard type

Passport photo

type

[Size] setting

A6 Standard/Sticker
A6 Standard/Sticker

A6 Passport photo

paper

Set [Orientation].
To print in portrait (tall) format, select Portrait.

To print i n landscape (wide) format, select
Landscape.

For Windows 95/98

8

Click [OK] to close the [Print Setup] dialog.

4

Click [Print] from the [File] m enu of the

5

application.
The [Print] dialog appears.

Set [Copies].

6

You can set up to 30 copies. You can print
continuously using the supplied automatic feeder.

The above dialog is of the OLYMPUS C-2.0W95 as
an example. Th e dialog differs depending on the

application.

For Windows 95/98

9

Fo r further settings and

operations

You can make split
printing (page 14), adjust
resolution (page 12 ) or
picture quality (page 13).

Notes on the high speed

print mode

• Data transmission
speed depends on the
computer.

•

If an error occurs, set to

OFF.

Click [OK].

7

The next dialog appears.

Set [Print Mode] to "High speed print mode ON. "

8

The data transmission is accelerated.
Click [Print].

9

The printer starts printing.

Note

If the printing of the data

has already started, don't

try to cancel printing.
Doing so will cause the

paper to jam.

For Windows 95/98

10

Stopping printing

When a "printing" message is on the screen

Click the [Stop] button or the [Cancel] button. The
printing is canceled.

When the data is in the print spooler of Windows
95/98

1

Click [Start].

2

Point to [Settings] and click [Printers].

3

Double-click [OLYMPUS P-330] and open the

[OLYMPUS P-330 ] window.

4

Click the "Document Name" waiting to be printed.
Click [Document] in the menu and then click

5

[Cancel Printing]. Refer to the manual of the

Windows 95/98 for details.

Hints for better printout

To obtain better print result, read the application

software manual carefully. Changing the re so l u t i o n

and image size ar e ver y important.

The following information will be useful.

Make the environment in full-color

With some application software, the colors us e d to

print depends on the display color setting of the

computer you use. To print in full-color, prepare the

environment which can display 64,000 or 16 ,770,000
colors.

Adjust the image size and resolution (If the
application is to print according to the printer's
resolution)

If you can adjust the image size on your application
software, make the resolution within 306 dpi and size
1376 x 1024 pixels or 153 dpi and size 688 x 51 2 pixels.

If you print an image larger than the above, the image

may be printed split into pieces depending on the

application software. S e t the resolution in the paper

setting dialog according to the image resolution to
make better printout.

For Windows 95/98

11

Setting the resolution

Maximum picture size

• 1376 x 1024 pixels at

306 dpi

• 688 x 51 2 pixels at 15 3

dpi

Tip

To print the picture
smaller than 6 8 8 x 5 12
pixels, select 153 dpi.

Printing is performed
more quickly.

Note

You cannot set Dithering,
Intensity and Color in this
dialog.

You can set the resolution depending on the image you
print.

1

Start the application software us e d to print, and

click [Prin te r Setup] from the [File] men u.

The [Print Setup] dialog appears.

2

Set [Printer] to [OLYMPUS P-330], click [Properties]
and the n click [Graphics].

Set the resolution to 3 06 dpi or 1 5 3 dpi.

3

30 6 dpi is recommended. Set to 153 dpi for a small

image or to print at hi g h speed.

12

For Windows 95/98

4

Click [OK] to close the [Properties] dialog.

5

Click [OK] to close the [Print Setup] dialog.

Adjusting the picture quality

Note

If the application software
has the same adjustment
item as the driver
software, do the
adjustment on the
application software, not
on the driver software. If

you adjust the same item

on both the application
software and the driver

software, the image may

be printed with

unexpected result.

You can adjust the picture quality of the prints.

1

Click [Print] from the [File] menu of the

application, and in the [Print] dialog click [OK].
The [OLYMPUS P-330] dialog appears.

Adjust the picture.

2

Red/Green/Blue

Sharpness

Density

Default
Cancel

Move the Red/Green/Blue sliders to

adjust the level of each color ranging
from +20% (stronger) to -20%
(weaker) by 1%.

Move the slider to adjust the

sharpness by 6 steps ranging from 0, 1

(weak) to 5 (strong).

Move the slider to adjust the density
by 15 steps ranging from +7 (thick) to

-7 (thin).

Click to restore the default settings.

Click to cancel the adjustments and

close the dialog.

For Windows 95/98

13

Making the split print

To make the split print
correctly

If the application is to
print according to the
printer's resolution, set
the image size as follows:

• 68 8 x 51 2 p ix e ls in 153

dpi

• 1376 x 1024 pixels in

306 dpi

See the application's
manual for setting the
image size.

Notes

• Since the length and
breadth ratio of the
image does not match

that of the paper, the

image of the 2-split or
4-split printing is partly

cut off.

• T he 16-split images
printed on the 16-cut
sticker are partly cut off
because the cut size of
the sticker i s smaller
than the printed size.
The 4-split images
printed on the 4-cut
sticker are a lso cut off.

• The 16-split and 4-split

images are adjusted
and printed to the size

of sticker print paper.

• You cannot preview the
printed image.

You can make a 2- , 4- , 9- , or 16-split print with an
image inset in each split-plane.

Click [Print] f r om the [File] menu of the

1

application, and in the [Print] dialog click [OK].
The [OLYMPUS P-330 ] dialog appears.

Select the desired number of images per sheet in

2

[Split].

You can select 1, 2, 4, 9, or 16 images per sheet.

1 image

4 images

2 images

9 images

For Windows 95/98

14

1 6 images

Making multiple prints at high speed

To print multiple copies at high speed or with limited
hard disk space, check [Print directly to the printer] in

the [Spool Settings] window before you start printing.

Click [Start].

1

Point to [Settings] and click [Printers].

2

Double-click [OLYMPUS P-330] and open the

3

[OLYMPUS P-330] window.

Click [Printer] on the menu bar, click [Properties]

4

and click [Details].

Note

You cannot operate the

computer until the

printing is completed.

Click [Transmission retry] of [Timeout settings] to

5

30 0 seconds.

Click [Spool Settings] to open the [Spool Settings]

6

window.

For Windows 95/98

15

Check [Print directly to the prin t er].

7

Click [OK] and close the [Spool Settings] window.

8

Click [OK] and close the [OLYMPUS P-33 0

9

Properties] window.

16

For Windows 95/98

For Windows 3.1

System requirements

Notes

• This software is subject

to be upgraded without

notice.

• The pictures used in
this manual may be
different from the
actual screen of the

software.

Your computer and system software must meet the

following minimum requirements to run the printer

driver.

• IBM PC/AT compatible personal computer

Supporting Windows 3.1 with i386 and above CPU

• Memory

8M B or more ( 3 2 MB or more i s recommended
depending on the application software used to print)

• Hard disk space

15MB or more free space (30MB or more is
recommended)

Larger pictures and more pages require more hard
disk space.

• Video monitor

A video board or video driver which displays 256
colors or better (32,000 colors or more is
recommended)

• Drive

CD-RO M drive (needed for installation)

For the latest information, refer to the "readme.txt"
contained in the "English\Win31" directory of the
supplied CD-ROM.

For Windows 3.1

17

Installing the software

Install the software containing the printer driver for the

Windows 3. 1 in the supplied CD-ROM.

Connect the printer to the computer.

1

See the operating instructions of the Digital Color

Printer.

Turn on the printer and the computer. The n start

2

the Windows 3.1.
Double-click the [Control Panel] icon in the [Main]

3

window.

Double-click the [Printers] icon.

4

3

Fo r Windows 3.1

18

5

Click [Add].

4

5

Click [Install].

6

Insert the supplied CD-ROM.

7

Input "D:\English\Win31" and click [OK].

8

Input your CD-ROM drive for "D." You can also
select f r o m [Browse].

Make sure that "OLYMPUS P-330" is selected and

9

click [OK].

Fo r Windows 3.1

19

Make sure that "OLYMPUS P-330 on LPT1:" is

10

added in the [Installed Printers:] b ox and click

[Connect].

Note

You cannot print without
checking "Fast Printing

Direct to Port."

11

Set [Transmission Retry] to "300," check "Fast

Printing Direct to Port," and click [OK].

12

Click [Close].

Installation finishes.

20

For Windows 3.1

Uninstalling the software

When the driver software becomes unnecessary,
remove all the software files from your hard disk as
follows:

Double-click the [Control Panel] icon in the [Main]

1

window.

Double-click the [Printers] icon in the [Control

2

Panel] window.
Click to select "OLYMPUS P-330 on LPT1:" in the

3

[Installed Printers:] box.

Click [Remove].

4

The confirmation window appears.
Click [Yes].

5

For Windows 3.1

21

Printing

Tip

When you print in 30 6 dpi

in the application

software, set the picture
size to 1376 x 1024 pixels.

Notes

• Use the s e t o f the print

paper and ink ribbon
cartridge supplied
together in the same
carton. Also make sure

to set [Size] in the

combination shown in

the table. If you use

them in different

combination, proper
printing results may

not be obtained or

other trouble may

occur.

• For the details on print

paper and ink ribbon
cartridge, refer to the

operating instructions

of the printer.

1

Start the application software used to print, and
select the image to be printed.

2

Click [Print] from the [File] menu of the

application.

The [Print] dialog appears.

Click [Setup].

3

The [Print Setup] dialog appears.

Se t the printer.

4

The dialog differs depending on the application.

Set [Specific Printer] to [OLYMPUS P-330].

Set [Size] referring to the combination below.

Print paper

loaded

Standard paper

4-,16-Cut Sticker

Passport photo

paper

Ink ribbon

cartridge loaded

Standard type
Standard type
Passport photo

type

[Size] setting

A6 Standard/Sticker
A6 Standard/Sticker

A6 Passport photo

paper

Set [Orientation].

To print in portrait (tall) format, select Portrait.

To print in landscape (wide) format, select

Landscape.

22

Fo r Windows 3.1

Tip

You can make split prints
(page 27), set resolution

(page 25) or adjust the

picture quality (page 26).

Click [OK].

5

The [Print] dialog appears.

Set [Copies].

6

You can se t up to 30 copies. You can print
continuously using the supplied automatic feeder.

Click [OK].

7

The next dialog appears.

Click [Print].

8

The printer starts printing.

For Windows 3.1

23

Note

If the printing of th e data

has already started, don't

try to cancel printing.

Doing so will cause the
paper to jam.

Stopping printing

When a "printing" message is on the screen

Click the [Stop] button or the [Cancel] button. The
printing is canceled.

When the data is in the Print Manager

Double-click the [Print Manager] in the [Main]

window. Click the "file" waiting to be printed and
then click [Delete].

Hints fo r better printout

To obtain better print result, read the application

software manual carefully. Changing the resolution

and image size are very important.
The following information will be useful.

Make the environment i n full-color

With some application software, the colors used to

print depends on the display color setting of the

computer you use. To print in full-color, prepare the

environment which can display 64,000 or 16,770,000
colors.

24

Adjust the image s iz e and resolution (If the
application is to print according to the printer's

resolution)

If you c an adjust t h e i m ag e s ize o n yo ur application
software, make the resolution within 30 6 dpi and size
1376 x 1024 pixels or 1 53 dpi and size 68 8 x 512 pixels.

If you print a n image larger than the above, the image

may be printed split into pieces depending on the

application software. S et the resolution in the paper

setting dialog according to the image resolution to
make better printout.

For Windows 3.1

Setting the resolution

Maximum picture size

• 13 7 6 x 1 0 2 4 pixels at

306 dpi

• 688 x 51 2 pixels at 153

dpi

Tips

• To print the picture
smaller than 688 x 51 2
pixels, select 15 3 dpi.
Printing is performed
more quickly .

• When the application
software does not h a v e

[Print Quality] setting
in the [Print] dialog,
click [Options] in the

[Print Setup] dialog.

You can se t t he resolution depending on the image yo u
print.

Start the application software used to print, and

1

click [Print] from the [File] menu.

The [Print] dialog appears.
Set [Print Quality].

2

You can select 306 dpi or 153 dpi.
30 6 dpi i s recommended. Set to 1 53 dpi for a sma ll

image o r to print a t high speed.

Click [OK] to close the [Print] dialog.

3

For Windows 3.1

25

Adjusting the picture quality

Note

If the application software
has the same adjustment
item as the driver

software, do the
adjustment on the

application software, not
on the driver software. If

you adjust the same item

on both the application
software and the driver
software, the image may
be printed with

unexpected result.

You ca n adjust the picture quality of the prints.

1

Click [Print] fro m the [File] me nu of the
application, and in the [Print] dialog click [OK].

The [OLYMPUS P-330] dialog appears.
Adjust the picture.

2

Red/Green/Blue

Sharpness

Density

Default

Cancel

Mov e t he Red/Green/Blue sliders to
adjust the level of each color ranging

from +20% (stronger) to -20%
(weaker) by 1% .

Move the slider to adjust the

sharpness by 6 steps ranging from 0, 1
(weak) to 5 (strong).

Move the slider to adjust the density

by 15 steps ranging from +7 (thick) to

-7 (thin).

Click to restore the default setting.

Click to cancel the adjustments and

close the dialog.

For Windows 3.1

26

Making the split print

To make the split print

correctly

If the application is to

print according to the
printer's resolution, set

the image size as follows:

• 688 x 51 2 pixels in 15 3
dpi

• 1376 x 1024 pixels in
306 dpi

Se e the application's

manual for setting the
image size.

Notes

• Since the length and
breadth ratio of the

image does not match

that of the paper, the
image of the 2-split or

4-split printing is partly
cut off.

• The 16-split images
printed on the 16-cut
sticker are partly cut off
because the cut siz e of

the sticker is smaller

than the printed size.

The 4-split images

printed on the 4-cut
sticker are also cut off.

• The 16-split and 4-split

images are adjusted

and printed to the size

of sticker print paper.

• You cannot preview the

printed image.

You can make a 2 - , 4 - , 9 -, or 16-split print with an
image inset in each split-plane.

Click [Print] from the [File] menu of the

1

application, and in the [Print] dialog click [OK].
The [OLYMPUS P-330] dialog appears.

Select the desired number of images per sheet in

2

[Split].

You can select 1, 2, 4, 9, or 16 images per sheet.

1 image

4 images

2 images

9 images

16 images

For Windows 3.1

27

Making multiple prints at high speed

To print multiple copies at high speed or with limited

hard disk space, uncheck [Use Print Manager] i n the

[Printers] dialog before you start printing.

1

Double-click [Control Panel] in the [Main] window,

and then double-click [Printers] to open the

[Printers] dialog.
Uncheck [Use Print Manager].

2

Click [Close] to close the dialog.

3

28

For Windows 3.1

For Macintosh

System requirements

Notes

• If an application to

increase memory

virtually or to

accelerate the process

speed is installed, this
software may not

operate properly.

• If you use a facsimile

modem and set to

automatic reception,
thi s software may no t
operate properly.

• If the printer doesn't
operate when you

connect it to the
modem port, connect it

to the printer port. This
may happen with some

Macintosh models
which incorporate the

modem.

• Th is software is subject

to be upgraded without

notice.

• The pictures used in

this manual may be

different from the
actual screen of the

software.

• This printer driver does

not support

"QuickDraw GX."

• This pr int er driver does

not support printing

via "AppleTalk."

Your computer and system software must meet the
following minimum requirements to run the printer

driver.

• An Apple Macintosh compatible computer with a

68030 processor or later and serial port model

Supporting Apple system software version 7. 1 or
higher.

• Memory

8 MB or more free space

• Hard disk space

10 MB or more free space
Larger pictures and more pages require more hard

disk space.

• Video monitor

A video board or video driver which displays 256

colors or better (32,000 colors or more is

recommended)

• Drive

CD-ROM drive (needed for installation)

For the latest information, refer to the "Readme"
contained in the "English" folder in the supplied CD-

ROM.

For Macintosh

29

Installing the software

Install the software containing the printer driver for the
Macintosh in the supplied CD -ROM.

1

Connect the printer to the computer.

Se e the operating instructions of the Digital Color

Printer.

2

Turn on the printer and the computer. Then start
the Macintosh.

3

Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the CD-ROM

drive.

4

Select the software language by double-clicking the

corresponding folder.

30

For Macintosh

The above screen is an example and may be

different from the actual screen.

Double-click the [Installer] icon.

5

Click [Install].

6

Installation starts up.

When the software is installed successfully, the next

7

screen appears. Click [OK].

For Macintosh

31

Printing

1

Set [Chooser].

Select [Chooser] from the [Apple] menu.
The [Chooser] window is displayed.

Click the [P-330] icon in t he le f t box.
Select the icon in the right box according to the

port you connected the printer.

When the printer is connected to

Printer port

Modem port

Click

Printer icon
Modem icon

32

For Macintosh

Select [ON] or [OFF] for the [Background Print].

Select

ON

OFF

To

Use computer for other work while

printing documents.
Print at high speed, but cannot use

computer for other work.

Click the close button to close the [Chooser]
window.

2

Start the application software us ed to print, and
select the image to be printed.

Tip

When yo u print i n 30 6 dpi

in the application

software, set the picture
size to 1 3 7 6 x 102 4 pixels.

Display the [Page setup] dialog in the [File] menu

3

from the application and set the printing
conditions.

The dialog differs depending on the application

software.

Notes

• Use the se t o f the print

paper and ink ribbon

cartridge supplied
together in the same

carton. Also make sure

to set [Size] in the

combination shown in

the table. If you use

them in different

combination, proper
printing results may
not be obtained or
other trouble may

occur.

• For the details on print
paper and ink ribbon
cartridge, refer to the

operating instructions

of the printer.

Paper

Orientation

Enlarge/Reduce (%) Set the size of the printed image.
Resolution

Print paper

loaded

Standard paper
4-,16-Cut Sticker

Passport photo

paper

When you have set the above, click [OK].

4

Click the box and set the print
paper while referring to the
combinations below.

Select the landscape i c on to print a
wide image. Select the portrait i co n
to print a tal l imag e.

You can set 306 dpi or 153

30 6 dpi is recommended. Set to 153
dpi for a small image or to print at

high speed.

Ink ribbon

cartridge loaded

Standard type
Standard type
Passport photo

type

[Paper] setting

Standard/Sticker
Standard/ Sticker

Passpo rt photo paper

The paper setting dialog closes.

dpi.

For Macintosh

33

Display the [Print] dialog in the [File] menu fro m

5

the application and set the pages and quantity for

printing.

The dialog differs depending on the application

software.

To print a ll t he pages, select [All].
To print the selected pages, input

the pages in the boxes to start and

end the printing with.

You can se t up to 30 copies. You
can print continuously using the
supplied automatic feeder.

Click [OK].

6

Page No.

Print Qty

The printer start s printing.

To adjust t h e picture quality, see page 36 .
To make split printing, se e page 38 .

To preview the printed image, se e page 3 9 .

34

For Macintosh

Stopping printing

When a "printing" message is on the screen

Click the [Stop] button or the [Cancel] button. Or you

may press the period (.) key while holding the
command ( ) key down. The printing is canceled.

When using the Print Monitor

Click the [Cancel] button to cancel printing.

If printing has already started

You cannot stop printing. Wait until the print paper is

outlet.

Hints f o r better printout

To obtain better print results, read the application

software manual carefully. Changing the resolution

and image size are very important.
The following information will be useful.

Adjust the image si ze and resolution

If you can adjust the image size on your application

software, make the resolution within 306 dpi and size
1376 x 10 2 4 pixels or 153 dpi and size 688 x 51 2 pixels.

If you print an image larger than the above, the image

may be printed split into pieces depending on the

application software. S et the resolution in the paper

setting dialog according to the image resolution to
make better printout.

To print characters

Use True Type fonts to avoid jagged edges. Refer to the
Macintosh manual for details.

For Macintosh

35

Adjusting the picture quality

Adjusting the picture quality may result in better
printout depending on images.

Adjust the picture quality as described below.

1

Display the [Print] dialog in the [File] menu from

the application software.

2

Click [Option].

The picture adjust dialog appears.

36

For Macintosh

Note

If the application software
has the same adjustment

item as the driver

software, do the

adjustment on the
application software, not
on the driver software. If

you adjust the same item

on both the application
software and the driver

software, the image may

be printed with

unexpected result.

Adjust the Color Balance, Sharpness and Density.

3

Color Balance

Sharpness

Density

Default

Changes the color balance by adjusting
the balance of red, green and blue.
Move the R/G/B sliders to adjust the
level of each color ranging from 120 %
(stronger) to 80% (weaker) by 1 %. You

can adjust the color balance also on the

[Preview] screen (page 39).

Adjusts the degree of emphasis of

edges in the printout. Move the slider

to adjust the sharpness by 6 steps

ranging from +5 (Hard) to 0 (Soft).

Move the slider to adjust the density by

1 5 steps ranging from +7 (Dark) to -7

(Bright).

Resets the above items to th e default
setting. Color balance becomes 100 %,

sharpness and density become 0.

If you click the [Cancel] button, the adjusting is

canceled and the previous setting is restored.

Click [OK].

4

The [Print] dialog appears.

For Macintosh

37

Making the split print

Tips

• To preview the printed
image, see page 39.

• You can set [Split] also
on the [Preview] screen

(page 39).

Note

The 16-split images
printed on the 16-cut
sticker are partly cut off
due to the size of the
sticker. The 4-split
images printed on the 4-

cut sticker are also cut off.

You ca n make a 2- , 4- , 9 - , or 16-split print with an
image inset in each split-plane.

1

Display the [Print] dialog in the [File] men u fr o m

the application software.

Select the desired number of im ag es per sheet in

2

[Split].

You can select 1, 2, 4, 9, or 16 images per sheet.

1 image

2 images

38

For Macintosh

4 images

1 6 images

9 images

Previewing the image

Previewing function lets you confirm on the monitor

screen how the printed image will appear before

printing.

1

Display the [Print] dialog in the [File] me n u from

the application software.

Click [Preview].

2

The preview screen appears.

You can also set [Split] and adjust color balance on
this screen.

For Macintosh

39

Check that the image i s placed within the print

3

paper, and click [Print this page] or [Print this page
onward].

The printer starts printing.
If you click [Print this page onward], the printer

prints from the current page through the last page.

If you decide not to print the page after

previewing

Click the [Next page] button to go to the next
page if there are more pages. If there are no more
pages, previewing is canceled. The dialog closes.

To cancel previewing, click the [Cancel] button.

The dialog closes.

40

For Macintosh

For Windows 95/98/3.1, Macintosh

Troubleshooting

Use the following measures to solve problems you
experience with your printer. If the problem persists,
contact your dealer for information on what to do next.

The printer prints the image split into pieces.

• The resolution of the image is incorrectly set or the
size of the image is too large.

The edges of the printed image are jagged.

• The image may be stretched as it is being printed.

The edges of the printed characters are jagged.

• As the digital color printer prints in 153 dpi, the

printed characters may look jagged depending on
the size.

Edit the image within 30 6 dpi and 1376 x 1024
pixels or 153 dpi and 68 8 x 512 pi xels.

Edit the image within 306 dpi and 137 6 x 1 024

pixels or 15 3 dpi and 688 x 5 12 pixels.

Print using an application which ca n apply anti-

aliasing to characters.

The printer does not start printing.

• No print paper, no ink ribbon, or paper jam c an be

the cause.

Check the indicators on the printer's front panel

and eliminate the cause by inserting print paper,

etc. Refer to the printer's operating instructions.
Make sure that the correct ink ribbon cartridge is

loaded for the print paper.

• It may take a long time to set up the data for printing

depending on the computer or application software.

It may also take long time when you set to print

many copies.

Wait until the computer completes the processing.

For Windows 95/98/3.1, Macintosh

41

• The printer may be malfunctioning.

Check the indicators of the printer or the error

messages of the computer.

If printer does not start printing in 5 minutes after
print paper is installed when there i s nothing

wrong with the printer or computer, turn of f t h e
printe r and turn i t on again. Then try printing

again. It may take more than 5 minutes when you

set to print many copies.

• The hard disk space is not enough.
Check the hard disk. If there is not enough space,

increase the space enough for the driver software.

• I n t he [Spool Settings] window, [Enable bi-

directional support for this printer] i s selected (for
Windows 95/98).

Select [Disable bi-directional support for this
printer]. In this setting, the print monitor is not
displayed and the high speed print mode is
disabled.

Cannot install from the CD-ROM

• The hard disk free space is not enough.

Check the hard disk. If there is not enough space,

increase the space enough for the driver software.

For Windows 95/98/3.1, Macintosh

42

• Paintings, photographs, and books under copyright cannot be

duplicated without permission of the copyright holder.

• Olympus reserves the right to alter the features and contents

of this guide without obligation or advance notice.

• Olympus reserves the right to alter the features and contents

of this publication of specifications without obligation or
advance notice.

• Olympus assumes n o responsibility whatsoever with respect

to the use of the information contained in this written material
or of the software.

© OLYMPUS OPTICAL CO., LTD. 1998. Al l rights reserved.

43

Digital Camera

P-300U

Digital color printer

3-861-012-11(1)

Instructions

•Thank you f or purchasing t his Olympus digital color printer.

• Before using this product, read this manual careful ly to ensure
correct use.

Owner's Record

The model and serial numbers are located at
the rear. Record the serial number i n th e
space provided below. Refer to them
whenever you call upon your dealer
regarding this product.
Model No. P-300U

No.

Serial

________

Information

This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of t he F CC rules.
These limits ar e designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, an d can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio
communications.
However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off a nd on , the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference
by one or more of the following measures:

- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

- Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.

- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.

- Consult the dealer or an experienced
radio/TV technician for help.

You are cautioned that any changes or
modifications not expressly approved in this
manual could void your authority to operate
this equipment.

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name:
Model No.:
Responsible Party:
Address:
Telephone No.:

This device complies with Part 15 of the FC C Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions: (1 ) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

OLYMPUS
P-300U
OLYMPUS AMERICA INC.
2 Corporate Center Drive, Melville, New York 11717-3157, U.S.A.
516-844-5000

2

Table of contents

Introduction................................................................................ 4

Precautions................................................................................. 4

Safety Precautions ..................................................................... 4

Getting Started

Unpacking the printer............................................................. 10

What you can do with the Digital

Color Printer P-300U......................................................... 11

Identifying the parts................................................................ 12

Loading the ink ribbon cartridge .......................................... 14

Inserting the print paper ........................................................ 16

Inserting the print paper into

the automatic feeder ......................................................... 16

Installing the automatic feeder to the printer ............... 18

Printing

Printing an image recorded by OLYMPUS

Digital Cameras................................................................. 19

DIGITAL VISION D-320L/D-220L/D-220

Digital Cameras................................................................. 19

DIGITAL VISION D-300L/D-200L

Digital Cameras................................................................. 22

DIGITAL VISION D-600L/D-500L

Digital Cameras................................................................. 25

Printing an image from the computer.................................. 26

Printing while directly inserting print paper ...................... 28

For Your Information

Troubleshooting....................................................................... 29

If the indicators are on...................................................... 30

If the print paper is jammed ............................................ 32

Specifications............................................................................33

Precautions on the ink ribbon cartridge

and print paper.................................................................. 34

3

Introduction

Precautions

Thank you for purchasing this

OLYMPUS digital color printer.

Read this manual and warranty for
future reference and use them when

requesting service.
Make sure that the date of purchase and

dealer's name are included on your

warranty.

Safety precautions

Before using the printer, read the safety

precautions given on pages 4 through 9

and follo w them to ensure proper

handling. Keep this manual handy for

future reference.

Restrictions on duplication

If duplicating documents with the
printer, pay special attention to the
following.

• Duplication of banknotes, coins, or
securities is against the law.

• Duplication of blank certificates,

licenses, passports, private securities,

or unused postal stamps is also against
the

law.

• Paintings, photographs, and books

under copyright cannot be duplicated

without permission of the copyright
holder, unless you use the duplications

for private purpose.

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, r ea d t h e safety

precautions thoroughly and follow them for proper

handling.

This manual uses the following icons to indicate

hazardous situations.

Icon

WARNING

NOTE

4

Description

Indicates a hazardous situati o n that, if not

avoided, may cause fire or electric shock
possibly resulting in death or serious injury.

Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not
avoided, may cause an electric shock or

other accidents possibly resulting in minor

injury and/or property damage.

WARNING

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 electri c shock. Then contact
Olympus.

Should an y liquid or foreign object penetrate the printer, unplug

the power cord.

Do not allow any liquids, metals, or inflammable objects to infiltrate the

printer through the vent. Th i s may cause fire or e lectric shock. Turn off

and unplug th e printer, and then contact Olympus.

If the printer cabinet is damaged, unplug the power cord.

Using the printer when the cabinet is damaged may cause fire or
electric shock. Turn off and unplug the printer, and then contact
Olympus.

If the power cord is damaged, unplug it.

A damaged power cord may result in fire or electric shock. Turn the
printer off and unplug the power c or d whil e being careful no t to touch
the wires in the cord. Then contact Olympus.

Do not dama ge the power cord.

A damaged power cord may result in fire or electric shock.

To prevent the cord from being damaged, p ay attention to the

following.

• Do not pull the cord with a jerk.

• Do not bend the cord excessively.

• Do not heat the cord.

• Do not place heavy objects on the cord.

• Do not rewire the cord.

If the power cord is damaged, contact Olympus.

5

WARNING

Do not disassemble or modify the printer.

The printer has both ho t and high voltage parts on the inside. To
prevent an electric shock or printer malfunction, do not attempt to
disassemble or modify the printer . For service or repair, contact

Olympus.

Do not place liquids on the printer.

Should any liquid penetrate the printer, it may result in fire or electric
shock.

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 cause

damage.

Do not install the printer in the follow ing p laces.

To prevent fire, electric shock, and printer malfunction do not install
the printer in the following places.

• Dusty, humid, or oily places

Should any du s t or liquid penetrate the printer, it may result in fire
or electric shock.

• Extremely hot places

Do not expose the printer to direct sunlight or extremely high

temperature such as near a heater. Doing so may deform the printer
cabinet, resulting in fire or electric shock.

Use the printer at the ambient temperature of 41 to 95 ° F (5 to 3 5 °C)
and humidity of 20 to 8 0 %.

Do not use th e printer with a power supply other than that
specified.

Incorrect voltage may damage prin te r parts, possibly resulting in fire or
electric shock.

Connect the power cord correctly.

For example, if the power cord is plugged in loosely, it may cause a fire

or electric shock. Push the plug all the way into the outlet.

6

WARNING

Make sure that excessive d u s t and foreign matter do not
accumulate on the power cord.

Dust and foreign matter conduct electricity, which can cause fire and
electric shock. If excessive dust and foreign matter accumulate on the
cord, unplug the cord and remove them.

Immediately unplug the power cord when an electric storm starts
outside.

The induced electricity from storms may cause fire, electric shock, or

printer malfunction.

Do not overload the power outlet.

This printer should be plugged into a separate 110 -120 V AC , 60 Hz

circuit. If the printer is on a circuit with other appliances, an overload

may cause fi r e or electric shock.

7

NOTE

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 sid e vent.

• Do not put the printer in the following places.

- Badly-ventilated place

- On a soft surface like a ru g or bed

Do not put the printer on an unstable surface such as a shaky
table.

If the printer falls out of place, it may injure someone. This may also
damage the printer or cause the printer to malfunction.

Do not touch the non-user-serviceable parts inside the printer.

Doing so may cause injury or burns. This applies especially to children

and thos e unfamiliar wit h the printer.

Do not move the printer while the power cord is taut.

Doing so may damage the cord, possibly resulting in fire or electric
shock. When moving the printer, unplug and bundle the power cord.

Do not pull the cord with a jerk.

To unplug the power cord, hold it by the plug.

Pulling the cord may damage it, possibly resulting in fire or electric
shock.

Do not hold t he p ower cord plug with wet hands.

Doing so may cause an electric shock. Be sure hands are dry before

handling.

8

NOTE

Unplug t h e power cord from the power outlet before cleaning the
printer.

Accidentally touching a non-user-serviceable part may cause electric
shock.

Unplug the printer if it is not used f or an e x t ended period of time,
for example while you are on a long trip.

Otherwise, deteriorated insulation or leakage current ma y cause f ir e or
electric shock.

Beware of moisture condensation.

Moisture condensation means that water vapor in the air becomes
liquid and sticks to the printer surface. This phenomenon is caused by
the following.

• Rapidly heating the room in which the printer is placed

• Cool air (from an air conditioner, etc.) blown directly to the printer

• Moving the printer from a cold place to a warm place

Moisture in the ai r will condense on the paper, deteriorating print
quality or causing paper jams.

Under conditions where moisture condensation has occurred or may
occur, keep the printer turned on and wait until there is no possibility
that condensation will occur.

Do not spray volatile solvent on the printer or allow the printer to
be in contact with rubber or plastic products for an extended
period of time.

For example, spraying an insecticide on the printer or wiping it with
thinner or benzine may deteriorate or discolor the printer cabinet.
Such deterioration and discoloring also occurs if the printer is in
contact with rubber o r plastic products for an extended period of time.

9

Getting Started

Unpacking the printer

Make sure that the following accessories are supplied

with your printer.

• Automatic feeder (1)

• Power cord (1)

• CD-ROM (for Windows 95, 3. 1 and Macintosh) (1)

10

• Instruction Manual (1)

• Installation Guide (1)

• Sample kit (Ribbon, 10 sheets of exclusive paper)

• Connecting cable for
D-600L/D-500L

Digital Cameras (1 )

• Connecting cable for computer (for Macintosh x 1 ,

for I B M PC/AT a nd compatibles x 1 )

• Warranty card (1)

• Registration card (1)

Getting Started

What you can do with the Digital

Color Printer P-300U

The Digital Color Printer P-300U enables you to

directly print the image you recorded using the

OLYMPUS Digital Cameras.

By connecting the P-300U to your PC or Macintosh,
you can make prints of images from your computer.

Direct printing of the image recorded by the

OLYMPUS Digital Camera

You can print just by pressing the direct print button.

(Se e pages 1 9 to 25 for the models you can use with
P-300U.)

Printing of the image from a PC o r Macintosh

The P-300U is supplied with a CD-ROM in which you
will find the printer driver for Windows 95 , 3 .1 and
Macintosh.

Printing 30 sheets continuously

The supplied automatic feeder enables you to print up
to 30 sheets continuously.

Getting Started

11

Identifying the parts

Se e the pages given in parenthesis for us e of the parts.

Paper outlet (p. 3 2)
Serial port (p. 1 9 , 22,27)
Parallel port (p. 25,26)
Power switch (p. 18)

AC power connector (p. 18)

Direct print button (p. 21,24)
Automatic feeder compartment lid

(p. 18)

READY indicator (p. 19, 22, 25, 28,

30,31)
PRINTING indicator (p. 28-31)

RIBBON indicator (p. 30, 31)

Paper inlet for manual feeding (p. 28)
PAPER indicator (p. 30, 31)
Cartridge compartment li d (p. 1 4 )
Eject lever (p. 15)
Ink ribbon cartridge (p . 14,15)

Getting Started

12

Automatic feeder

Connectin g terminal

Window showing number of copies

(number of copies) dial (p. 21 , 24)

Cover (p. 16 )
Spacer (p. 16)
Slide switch (p. 16 )

Getting Started

13

Loading the ink ribbon cartridge

Insert the ink ribbon cartridge into the printer.
Use only the ink ribbon cartridge supplied with the

print paper packed in the same carton.

While pressing down the lever, open the cartridge

1

compartment lid.

2

Wind up the ink ribbon to remove the slack.

While pressing the center

of the r ee l, wind the ink
ribbon in the direction o f

the arrow.

14

Getting Started

Wind the ribbon until
the black line comes

to th e lef t edge.

Insert the ink ribbon cartridge firmly until it clicks

3

into place and dose the cartridge compartment lid.

Labeled side

Caution

Never put your hand into
the cartridge
compartment. The
thermal head reaches
high temperatures,
especially after repeated
printing.

Notes

• When installing the ink
ribbon cartridge, stand
it as illustrated so that
dust will not get on the
ink ribbon.

If the cartridge compartment lid does not close

Remove the ink ribbon cartridge, and then reinsert it.

To remove the used ink ribbon cartridge

Open the cartridge compartment lid and push up the
eject lever.

To load the half-used ink ribbon cartridge

While pressing the center
of the reel, wind the ink
ribbon in the direction of
the arrow.

Wind the ribbon until
the black line comes
to the left edge.

• Do not touch the ink
ribbon or place the ink
ribbon cartridge in a
dusty location.
Fingerprints or dust on
the ink ribbon may
result in imperfect
printing.

If ink ribbon should tear

Repair the ribbon with transparent tape. There should

be no problem with using the remaining portion of the

ribbon. Before loading the ink ribbon cartridge into the
printer, turn the reel until the transparent tape hides.

Repair with
transparent tape.

Getting Started

15

Inserting the print paper

You can use the print papers mentioned in "Optional
supplies (print packs)" on page 34 .

First insert the print paper into the supplied automatic
feeder, and then install the automatic feeder to the
printer.

You may insert the print paper di rectly into the
printer.

Notes

• Insert the print paper

with the glaring/shiny

side facing up. Face

down the side on

which "OLYMPUS" is

printed for stickers, and
that the stamp mark is

printed for standard

papers.

• Do not touch the
printing surface (the
sid e where nothing is

printed).

• Do no t place the print
paper in a dusty
location. Fingerprints
or dust on the printing

surface may result in

imperfect printing.

• Use the print paper
recommended for this
printer only. If you use
a different type of
paper, it may cause
problems and the

printer may not print

properly.

• To prevent paper from

jamming, do not insert

another sheet of print
paper before you take
out the printout.

• Do not write or type

anything on the reverse

side o f the print paper
before printing. This
may cause paper

jamming, or failure in

printing.

Inserting th e print paper into the

automatic feeder

To open the cover, slide the front switch to the

1

right.

Adjust the spacer for the print paper you are using.

2

To print on a standard paper or (16-cut) sticker,

stand the spacer up.

Getting Started

16

• You cannot type on the
printing surface; use an

oil ink p en to write

greetings or other

characters or drawings
on the printing surface.

• The automatic feeder
can hold up to 30 sheets

of standard paper or

sticker paper. When
you add paper to a

partially full feeder, be
careful that the total

number of sheets does
not exceed thi s l im i t to
prevent paper jams.

• Do not place different
types of paper in the
automatic feeder to

prevent paper jams.

• Do not use the sticker
papers which have

been peeled off.

• Do not fold or bend the
print paper.

To avoid paper jamming, fan the print paper.

3

Make sure not to touch the printing surface

(glaring/shiny side).

4

Insert print paper with its printing surface
(glaring/shiny side) facing up.

You can load up to 30 sheets of standard paper int o
the automatic feeder.

Do not push the paper too hard i nto the automatic
feeder. Make sure that the metal tabs in the
automatic feeder are not covered by the paper.

Printing surface

Face down the side on

which "OLYMPUS" is
printed for stickers, and

that the stamp mark is

printed for standard

papers.

front

Close the automatic feeder cover.

5

Getting Started

17

Inserting the print paper (continued)

Installing th e automatic feeder to the

printer

Connect the supplied power cord to the printer,

1

and then to the AC outlet.

Power cord
(supplied)

to the AC out let

Push the automatic feeder compartment.

2

The lid of the automatic feeder compartment opens.

Push the

mark.

To close the lid, press until it clicks shut.

Insert the automatic feeder firmly int o the

3

compartment.

Power

switch

18

Getting Started

Printing

Printing an image recorded by OLYMPUS Digital Cameras

You can directly print the image recorded by

OLYMPUS Digital Cameras.
Printing operation differs depending on the model as

described below.

DIGITAL VISION D-320L/D-220L/D-220

Digital Cameras

Note

Before printing, be sure to
close the lens barrier o f

the digital camera.

Check that the printer and digital camera are

1

turned off.

Connect the serial port of the printer to the data in/

2

out port of the digital camera with a direct print

cable of the serial type (not supplied).

Direct print cable of

the serial type
(not supplied)

to data in/out port

Turn on the printer.

3

• Make sure that the READY indicator of the
printer turns on.

• Make sure that the control panel of the digital

camera turns on and then go e s off after a few
seconds.

to serial port

continued

Printing

19

Printing an image recorded by OLYMPUS Digital Cameras

(continued)

Press the LCD ON/OFF butto n of t he digital

4

camera to turn on the playback mode.

Control panel

LC D ON/OFF button

Frame backward and
forward buttons

Select the photo to be printed using the frame

5

backward and forward buttons on the digital
camera.

20

Printing

Notes

• Press the direct print
button only after the

image you had selected

was displayed.

• We recommend using
the digital camera with
the AC power adapter.

• It may take longer to
print the photo

recorded in HQ mode

than other modes of
D-320L.

To stop continuous

printing

Se t th e dial o f t he

automatic feeder to 1.
The printer stops after the
current printing.

Tips

• Besides the above
standard print,

Random print, Multi
print, Mirror print,
Index print, and Date

print are available. See
the instruction manual
of the digital camera for

details.

• The image displayed on

the digital camera is

printed in the direction

as shown below.

Displayed image

Turn the dial of the automatic feeder to set the

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number of copies to be printed.
You can set 1, 2, 3,5,10,15 or 3 0 copies.

Turn the dial until the desired number appears in
the window. Make sure it clicks at that time.

Otherwise, you may get the wrong number of
copies.

When you want to have other number of copies, set

the dial to 30. Remove the automatic feeder from

the printer and insert the necessary sheets

(maximum 30 sheets). Then install the automatic

feeder to the printer.

Dial t o set the number

of copies

When you want to print only one, you may insert

the print paper directly into the printer (see page

28).

Press the direct print button o f the printer to start

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printing.

The printer prints the number of copies you have
set.

If print papers run out on the way of printing,
remove the automatic feeder f ro m the printer and

insert the print paper. Then install the automatic

feeder to the printer. The printer prints the

remaining copies.

Printed image

Printing

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Printing an image recorded by OLYMPUS Digital Cameras

(continued)

DIGI TAL VISION D-300L/D-200L Digital

Cameras

Note

Before printing, be sure to

close the lens barrier of

the digital camera.

Check that the printer and digital camera are

1

turned

off.

Connect the serial port of the printer to the

2

communication port of the digital camera with the

Macintosh connecting cable (supplied).

Macintosh |

connecting cable

(supplied)

to communication

port

Turn on the printer.

3

to serial port

• Make sure that th e READY indicator of the
printer turns on.

• Make sure that the control panel of the digital

camera turns on and then goes off after a few

seconds.

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Printing

4

Press the LCD ON/OFF button o f th e digital

camera to turn on the playback mode.

Control panel

LCD ON/OFF button

Frame backward and

forward buttons

Select the photo to be printed using the frame

5

backward and forward buttons on the digital
camera.

continued

Printing

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Printing an image recorded by OLYMPUS Digital Cameras

(continued)

Notes

• Press the direct print
button only after the

image you had selected

was displayed.

• We recommend using

the digital camera with
the AC power adapter.

To stop continuous

printing

Se t th e dia l o f the

automatic feeder to 1.

The printer stops after the
current printing.

Tip

The image displayed on
the digital camera is
printed in the direction as

shown below.

Displayed image

Turn the dial of the automatic feeder to set the

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number of copies to be printed.
You can set 1,2, 3,5,10,15 or 3 0 copies.

Turn the dial until the desired number appears in
the window. Make sure it clicks at that time.

Otherwise, you may get the wrong number of
copies.

When you want to have other number of copies, set

the dial to 30. Remove the automatic feeder from

the printer and insert the necessary sheets

(maximum 30 sheets). Then install the automatic

feeder to the printer.

Dial to set the number

of copies

When you want to print o nly one , you may insert

the print paper directly into the printer (see page

28).

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Printing

Printe d image

Press the direct print button of the printer to start

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printing.

The printer prints the number of copies you have

set.
If print papers run out on the way of printing,

remove the automatic feeder f r o m the printer and

insert the print paper. Then install the automatic
feeder to the printer. The printer prints the

remaining copies.

Tips

• One-sheet print, Index
print, Multi print,
Mirror print, All print,

Random print, and

Date print are available.
Se e the instruction

manual of the digital
camera for details.

• The image displayed on
the digital camera is
printed in the direction
as shown below.

Displayed image

DIGITAL VISION D-600L/D-500L Digital

Cameras

1

Check that the printer and digital camera are
turned

off.

Connect the parallel port of the printer to the

2

printer port of the digital camera with the supplied

direct print cable.

Direct print cable of

the parallel type

(supplied)

to printer port

Turn on the printer.

3

Make sure that the READY indicator of the printer
turns on.

Press the power button of the digital camera to turn

4

it on.

to parallel port

Printed image

Operate the digital camera to print.

5

Se e the instruction manual of th e digital camera.
You cannot use the direct print button of the
printer.

Printing

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Printing an image from the computer

To print an image from the computer, first install the

supplied printer driver to your computer.

1 Connect to the computer

Notes on connection

• Use a shielded printer
cable which is shorter

than 2m.

• Connect only one of the

serial or parallel cable.

• If a camera is

connected, you cannot

print from the
computer. Disconnect
the camera.

For IBM PC/AT:

If your computer does
not match the plug

Use a commercially
available cable having an
Anfenole 36-pin plug to

connect to the printer and

a matching plug to

connect the computer.

Connect the printer to your computer.

power to the computer and to the printer before
connecting.

To make the connection, also refer to the computer's
manual.

Connecting to an IBM PC/AT and its compatible

Use the supplied cable.

Turn off the

Note

You may not be able t o
use the printer and the
driver software on the
network or a

commercially available
printer buffer.

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Printing

For Macintosh:

If your computer doe s

not m a tc h the plug

Use a commercialy

available cable having a
Mini DIN 8-pin plug to

connect the printer and a

matching plug to connect

the computer. (Standard
Macintosh serial cable)

Note

You cannot use the
printer and the driver

software on a network.
Connect the printer

directly to the computer.

Connecting to a Macintosh and its compatible

Use the supplied cable(Mini DIN 8-pin/Mini DIN
8-pin).

Note on the power

If you connect the printer

to the computer via other
devices (such as
OLYMPUS ES-10 fi lm

scanner), turn on all

devices connected.

Tip

The image of the

computer is printed in the

direction as shown below.

Image of the computer

Printed image

2 T urn on t he printer and the

computer

3 Install the printer driver

Se e the supplied Installation Guide for the installation
procedure.

4 Feed the data from the computer

Se e the supplied Installation Guide for the printing
operation.

Printing

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Printing while directly inserting print paper

1

Send the print command from the computer or
digital still camera.

The PAPER indicator ( ) is on, and then the

READY indicator starts flashing.

Left guide

Less than 13/16

inches (2 cm)

Notes

• Align the print paper to
the le ft guide, and

insert the print paper

straight.

• When you insert the
paper manually,

remove the automatic

feeder.

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Printing

Insert a sheet of print paper int o the paper inlet

2

until less than 13/16 inches (2 cm) of the print

paper is left out of the paper inlet.

When the unit starts printing, the print paper is

automatically loaded into the printer.

For Your Information

Troubleshooting

Use the following measures to solve problems you may
experience with your printer. If the problem persists,
contact your dealer for information on what to do next.

• The power is not turned on.

Connect the AC power cord to an AC outlet

securely.

• Cannot remove the ink ribbon cartridge.

Turn the printer of f then on. After the motor

sound stops, try to remove the cartridge.

• Printing takes longer than usual.
If the PRINTING indicator is flashing, see "If the

indicators are on."

• Cannot print.

Connect the printer to the digital camera or to the

computer properly.

Install the printer driver in the computer.

If the READY indicator is not on, see "If the
indicators are on."

• The beeps sound.
Insert the print paper to the automatic feeder.

Insert the ink ribbon cartridge properly.

See "If the indicators are on."

• Cannnot make the direct-print.

In case of DIGITAL VISION D-320L/D-220L/D­220, D-300L/D-200L, if you press the direct print
button before turning on the LCD of the camera,
an error occurs. Turn off the printer and the
camera. Check the connection, and try printing
again af t er several seconds.

continued

For Your Information

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Troubleshooting (continued)

If the indicators are on

If you cannot print, check the indicators on the front
panel.

• The RIBBON indicator is on.

• The PAPER indicator ( ) i s on.

• The PRINTING indicator is flashing.

The ink ribbon cartridge is not loaded.
The ink ribbon has run out. Change the ink ribbon

cartridge. The printer will start printing

automatically.

No print paper is inserted in the automatic feeder.
Remove the automatic feeder fro m the printer.

Insert the print paper and install the automatic
feeder to the printer.

No print paper is inserted.

Next printing command i s input during printing.

Wait until the printer starts printing.

It takes some time to start printing or to print

continuously. Wait until the printer starts
printing.

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For Your Information

• The READY indicator does not light or all indicators
are flashing.

Print paper is jammed.

Remove the jammed paper from the paper outlets

on the front and rear panels.
Remove the automatic feeder f r om the printer and

se e i f th e paper jammed.

• The PRINTING indicator and the PAPER indicator

( ) are flashing.

The camera battery is low. Change the battery or

use the AC adapter. Turn off the printer and the

camera. Then try printing again.

• The RIBBON indicator and the PAPER indicator ( )

are flashing.

The communication data has noise. Turn off the

printer and the camera. Then try printing again.

For Your Information

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Troubleshooting (continued)

If the print paper is jammed

Notes

• If the READY indicator
does not turn on after
having removed the

jammed paper, turn the
power off and on again.

Try printing from the

camera or computer

again.

• If you cannot remove
the jammed paper,

contact Olympus.

If the print paper is jammed, all indicators flash and
printing stops. Turn off the power and remove the

jammed paper.

Remove the jamm e d paper from the paper outlet

on the rear panel

Pull out the jammed
paper slowly.

Remov e t h e jammed paper from the paper inlet on

the front panel

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For Your Information

Pull out the jammed

paper slowly.

Remove the jammed paper from the automatic

feeder

Pull out the jammed

paper slowly.

Specifications

Printer

Printing system

Effective pixels
Printing size

Gradations

Printing time (excluding data transmission time)

Input/output connectors

Ink ribbon cartridge

Print paper

Power requirements
Operating temperature
Operating humidity
Dimensions

Mass

Sublimation dye transfer printing

(Yellow/Magenta/Cyan 3 pass)
1376

(H) x

1024
4 ½ (H) x 3 3/8 (V) inches
(114

x 85 mm)

(V) dot

256 levels (8 bits), per color (24 bits)
Approx. 16 million colors

Approx. 95 seconds per sheet
Centronics Parallel Interface

Mini DIN 8-pin Serial Interface
For standard paper, sticker, 16-cut

sticker: 60 sheets
Standard paper, sticker, 16-cut sticker

paper
4 x 5 5/8 inches (100 x 140 mm)
110 - 120 V AC, 60 Hz, 0.9 A
41 °F to 95 °F
20 % to 80 %

Approx. 10 7/8 x 2 7/8 x 14 3/8 inches
(w/h/d, excluding protruding parts)

(274

Without the automatic feeder:

Approx. 10 7/8 x 2 7/8 x 9 5/8 inches
(w/h/d, excluding protruding parts)

(274
Approx. 4 lb 7 oz (2.0 kg)

(5°C

x 73 x 362 mm)

x 73 x 242 mm)

to 35 °C)

Automati c feeder

Maximum printing quantity

Print paper

Operating temperatures
Operating humidity

Dimensions

Mass

30 sheets (standard paper)

Standard paper, sticker, 16-cut sticker

4 x 5 5/8 inches (100 x 140 mm)

41 °F to 95 °F (5 °C to 35 °C)
20 % to 80 %

Approx. 5 7/8 x 1 5/1 6 x 7 3/8 inches (w/h/d,
excluding protruding parts)

(149

x 32 x 185 mm)

Approx. 13 o z (3 60 g )

Supplied accessories

Se e pa ge 1 0 .

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

For Your Information

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Precautions on the ink ribbon

cartridge and print paper

Notes on storing the ink ribbon cartridge

• Avoid placing the cartridge in a location subject to:

- high temperatures

- high humidity

- excessive dust

- direct sunlight

• When you are going to store a partially-used

cartridge for an extended period of time, store it in

its original bag.

Notes on storing th e print paper

• Avoid placing the print paper in a location subject to:

- high temperatures

- high humidity

- excessive dust

- direct sunlight

• When you are going to store the partially-used print
paper for an extended period of time, store it in it s

original bag.

•Avoid storing the paper with the printed faces

contacting each other to prevent the ink on one face

fro m transferring on to another face.

• Do not allow the printed faces to come into contact

with rubber or plastic products including vinyl

chloride or plasticizer for an extended period of time

to prevent the ink from transferring on to them.

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For Your Information

Read the notes printed on the ink ribbon cartridge and
printing paper package, along with the notes described
here.

Optional supplies (print packs)

You need an optional set of print paper and ink ribb

cartridge for printing.

Make sure to use the following set.

Standard set P-60NE (Standard papers)

One ink ribbon cartridge and 60 she et s of standard

papers

Sticker (1-cut) set P-60NS1E (Adhesive-label sheets)

One ink ribbon cartridge and 60 sheets of 1-cut sticker

Sticker (16-cut) set N-60NS16E (Adhesive-label
sheets)

One ink ribbon cartridge and 60 sheets of 16-cut sticker

• IB M PC/AT i s a registered trademark o f International
Business Machines Corporation of the U.S.A.

• MS-DOS and Windows are registered trademarks licensed to
Microsoft Corporation, registered in the U.S.A. a nd other
countries.

• Macintosh is a trademark licensed to Apple Computer Inc.,

registered in the U.S.A. and other countries.

• All other product names mentioned herein may be the
trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective

companies.

Furthermore, "™" and "®" are not mentioned in each case in

this manual.

© OLYMPUS OPTICAL CO., LTD. 1997. Al l rights reserved

• No portion of this manual may be copied or reproduced by
any means without the prior written permission of
OLYMPUS.

• All contents of this manual are subject to change without

notice.

• All specifications and design are subject to change without

notice.

• OLYMPUS shall assume no responsibility for any problems
caused by this product. OLYMPUS shall also assume no

responsibility for any accidental or consequential damages

(including lost business benefits, suspended business

activities, and lost information) caused by use or malfunction
of the product, eve n i f the damages are possibly attributable to
the product. When filing for damages, the user cannot claim

compensation higher than the cost for which he / s he

purchased the product, even if the damages result from
breach of contract, illegal operations (including errors), and
problems with the product's reliability.

For Your Information

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