Olympus P 400 User Manual

DIGITAL COLOR PRINTER
IMPRIMANTE COULEUR NUMÉRIQUE
IMPRESORA DIGITAL EN COLOR

ENGLISH

FRANÇAIS

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P-400

EASY PRINTING GUIDE
GUIDE D’IMPRESSION
GUÍA DE IMPRESIÓN FÁCIL

ESPAÑOL

857B037 A20 VT172801

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing this OLYMPUS P-400 digital color printer. Read this manual
carefully prior to use to ensure correct use of this product.

Notes

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and 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 and 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.

Information

This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Notes

• Unauthorized copying or reproduction of any portion of this manual by any means
is strictly prohibited.

• All contents of this manual are subject to change without notice.

• Please be aware that the manufacturer does not assume responsibility for
circumastances in any from that occur as a result use of this product.

• Please be aware that the manufacturer does not assume responsibility for damage
and so forth caused by improper use of the product by the customer, handling of the
product not in accordance with the contents of this manual, or repairs or alterations
made on the product by a third party other than a representative of OLYMPUS or
persons designated by OLYMPUS.

• Please be aware that the manufacturer does not assume responsibility for conditions
caused by the installation of options or consumables other than genuine OLYMPUS
products or OLYMPUS quality certified products.

●Types and Uses of Instruction Manuals

P-400

DIGITAL COLOR PRINTER
IMPRIMANTE COULEUR NUMÉRIQUE
DIGITAL-FARBDRUCKER
IMPRESORA DIGITAL EN COLOR

INSTRUCTIONS
MODE D’EMPLOI
BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG
INSTRUCCIONES

ENGLISH

FRANÇAIS

DEUTSCH

VJ192301

ESPAÑOL

This digital color printer comes with four instruction manuals. Please make sure
you have a thorough understanding of the contents of these manuals so that you
can use them corresponding to the particular situation.

• READ THIS FIRST

This manual provides an explanation of the preparations made
for use of this printer. Always make sure to read this manual
first.

• INSTALLATION GUIDE

DIGITAL COLOR PRINTER

P-400

INSTALLATION GUIDE

ENGLISH

This manual provides an explanation of the procedure for
installing the printer driver software.

DIGITAL COLOR PRINTER
IMPRIMANTE COULEUR NUMÉRIQUE
IMPRESORA DIGITAL EN COLOR

P-400

EASY PRINTING GUIDE
GUIDE D’IMPRESSION
GUÍA DE IMPRESIÓN FÁCIL

ENGLISH
FRANÇAIS
ESPAÑOL

• EASY PRINTING GUIDE (this guide)

This guide provides an explanation of the things you can do with
this printer along with the procedures for printing with the printer
alone.

• INSTRUCTIONS

This manual provides detailed explanations of the functions and
setting procedures of this printer. In addition, it also provides a
detailed explanation of the procedure for operating the printer
with a personal computer.

Table of Contents

For Safe Use ........................................................................... 1

Identifying the Parts .............................................................. 6

Printer Body .................................................................................................................. 6

Operation Panel .............................................................................................................7

Paper Cassette................................................................................................................8

Ink Cassette ................................................................................................................... 8

What you can do with the P-400 Digital Color Printer ........ 9

Types of Prints .............................................................................................................10

Print Processing ........................................................................................................... 13

Procedure for Printing with a Card..................................... 18

From the Start to End of Printing ................................................................................18

Explanation of the LCD Panel ............................................. 20

Basic Printing ....................................................................... 22

Common Setup ............................................................................................................22

STANDARD PRINTING ............................................................................................25

CARD PRINTING ......................................................................................................28

PHOTO-ALBUM PRINTING.....................................................................................33

INDEX PRINTING ..................................................................................................... 46

Appendix............................................................................... 50

Introduction to Color Printing .....................................................................................50

DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) ............................................................................ 51

Changing Color by Adjusting the Printer ....................................................................52

Troubleshooting...........................................................................................................55

Specifications .............................................................................................................. 63

Service .........................................................................................................................64

For Safe Use

It is dangerous to tamper with the printer because this can cause fire or electric shock possibly resulting in
death or serious injury. Before use, read the safety precautions thoroughly and follow them for proper
handling.

This manual uses the following icons to indicate hazardous situations.

Icon Description

Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, may cause

WARNING

CAUTION

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to
alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s
enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock.
Do not open.

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 injury
and/or property damage.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the
presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance. See instruction manual.

CAUTION: Hot surface. Keep fingers and other body parts away from the hot surface.

NOTE: Electrostatic sensitive devices. Keep fingers and other body parts away from the

devices.

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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 electric shock. Then contact your dealer.

■ Should any liquid or foreign object fall into the printer, unplug the power cord.

Do not allow any liquids, metals, or inflammable objects to get into the printer through the
vent. This may cause fire or electric shock. Turn off and unplug the printer, and then contact
your dealer.

■ 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 your dealer.

■ 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 cord while being careful not to touch the wires in the cord. Then contact your dealer.

■ Do not damage the power cord.

A damaged power cord may result in fire or electric shock.
To prevent the cord from being damaged, pay 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 your dealer.

■ Do not disassemble or modify the printer.

The printer has both hot 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 your dealer.

■ Do not place liquids on the printer.

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

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WARNING

■ Do not place heavy objects on the printer.

Doing so may deform the printer cabinet, resulting in fire or electric shock. If the printer falls
out of place or is dropped, it may be damaged.

■ Do not install the printer in the following places.

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

• Dusty, humid, or oily places
Should any dust or liquid get into 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 35 °C) and humidity of 30 to
85 %.

■ Do not use the printer with a power supply other than that specified.

Incorrect voltage may damage printer 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.

■ Make sure that excessive dust 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 clean it.

■ 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 120 V AC, 50/60 Hz circuit. If the printer is on
a circuit with other appliances, an overload may cause fire or electric shock.

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CAUTION

■ Do not block the vent.

Doing so may cause the printer to heat up, possibly resulting in fire or electric shock.

• Do not block the top or side vent.

• Do not put the printer in the following places.
– Badly-ventilated place
– On a soft surface like a rug 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 those unfamiliar
with the printer.

■ Do not move the printer when 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 on the cord may damage it, possibly resulting in fire or electric shock.

■ Do not hold the power cord plug with wet hands.

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

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CAUTION

■ Unplug the 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 will not be used for an extended period of time, for
example while you are on a long trip.

Otherwise, deteriorated insulation or leakage current may cause fire 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 at the printer

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

Moisture in the air 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.

NOTE

■ 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 or plastic products for an extended period of time.

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Identifying the Parts

●Printer Body

the Parts

Identifying

Operation panel

This is used when printing after inserting

a card directly into the printer. (Refer to

the section on the “Operation Panel” on

page 7 for further details.)

Printer cover

This is opened when installing

or replacing the ink cassette.

Power (ON/OFF) switch

Paper output tray

This is pulled out when

printing.

Paper discharge opening

Paper is discharged from this

opening after printing.

Paper cassette compartment lid

Dust Cover

The dust cover is opened when the

paper cassette is inserted.

Cover eject lever

SmartMedia slot

SmartMedia containing recorded

images is inserted into this slot

when printing directly from a

SmartMedia.

PC card eject button

This button is pressed to remove

the PC card.

PC card slot

This slot is for inserting PC cards complying with PC standard ATA

specifications (PCMCIA). Type II PC cards can be used.

Use a PC card adapter or similar device when printing CompactFlash or

memory stick data.

USB connector

This connector is used to connect

a USB cable from a computer.

Parallel connector

This connector is used to connect

a parallel cable from a computer.

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AC power connector

This connector is used to connect

the power cord.

●Operation Panel

Mode selector dial

PICTURE SELECT:

Selects the picture to be printed.

INPUT:

Designates the method of data input.

PAPER:

Designates the paper size used for printing.

SETUP:

Printer adjustments, background registration, etc.

STANDARD:

Used for standard printing.

CARD:

Used for printing on postcards, etc.

PHOTO-ALBUM:

Used for photo-album printing.

INDEX:

Used for index printing.

Access Lamps

SmartMedia:

Lights when SmartMedia is designated with INPUT.

Flashes when a card is being accessed.

PC Card:

Lights when PC Card is designated with INPUT.

Flashes when a card is being accessed.

PRINTING

Flashes when data is being received or processed.

This lamp lights while the printer is printing.

ERROR

Lights when some type of problem has occurred during

printing. A description of the error is displayed on the LCD

panel.

LCD Panel

This displays images desired to be printed,

contents of settings, etc.

PRINT Button

This is pressed when

starting printing.

the Parts

Identifying

MENU/PRINT CANCEL Button

These buttons are used to display detailed

parameters of each mode and to cancel

printing.

OK/SELECT Button

This button is used to make detailed settings

for each mode or switching select on and off

when printing a single picture.

(Arrow) Buttons

These are used to select detailed

parameters and settings for each mode.

(LCD Adjustment) Button

This is used when adjusting the brightness

of the LCD panel.

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the Parts

Identifying

●Paper Cassette

Plate

Paper guide
(for A5 wide paper)

Plate lever

Feeder dust cover

Feeder cover

Caution

• A spacer for protection during transport is attached inside the paper cassette when the printer is shipped from the
factory. Remove this spacer when using the printer.

• The feeder dust cover is attached to the back of the paper cassette when the printer is shipped from the factory. Do
not lose this dust cover since it is used, for example, when not using the printer for an extended period of time.

●Ink Cassette

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Ink cassette

What you can do with the
P-400 Digital Color Printer

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

What you can do with the

P-400 Digital Color Printer

K : Available / × : Not available

Print Processing Method

Printing Mode

STANDARD KK × K ×××K

CARD *1 K × K ××KK

PHOTO-ALBUM KKKKKKKK

INDEX K *2 K ×× ×××

*1 It is necessary to perform layout using special-purpose paper.

*2 The date and time are printed automatically, and may or may not be printed depending on the size of the index.

Tip

• Please note that the types of processing available for prints varies according to the respective printing
mode.

Layout Date/Time

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Paper

Vertical/Horizontal

Filter Frame

Background

Stamp Trimming

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●Types of Prints

<STANDARD PRINTING>

▲ Sample print

What you can do with the

P-400 Digital Color Printer

Printing Patterns
When using A4 paper

This is selected when you want to print out the picture
exactly as it is.

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▲ Single picture

▲ 4 pictures

▲ 9 pictures

▲ 2 pictures ▲ 3 pictures

▲ 6 pictures ▲ 8 pictures

▲ 16 pictures

▲ 15 pictures

<CARD PRINTING> (Use P-A4P or P-A4L paper.)

This is selected when you want to create postcards of
borderless photographs.

▲ Sample print

(When using P-A4P paper)

➞

Cutout

What you can do with the

P-400 Digital Color Printer

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<PHOTO-ALBUM PRINTING>

▲ Sample print (using 3 pictures, stamp and

What you can do with the

P-400 Digital Color Printer

This is selected when you want to enjoy a large number
of pictures by placing them in an album. This lets you
create prints in a more memorable presentation by
decorating pictures with a frame, background or stamp.
You can also enjoy pictures in the form of an album
simply by filing the prints.

background)

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<INDEX PRINTING>

This is selected when you want to view a list of all
pictures recorded on SmartMedia or other medium.
This function is convenient when you want to view
the contents, such as when you have not decided which
picture you want to print or when you want to save
data.

▲ Sample print (45 pictures)

●Print Processing

<Filter>

This function lets you change the color tone of the picture to sepia or black and white.

▲ Normal ▲ Sepia ▲ B/W

What you can do with the

P-400 Digital Color Printer

<Trimming>

This function enables pictures to be printed by enlarging a certain portion of the picture.

➞

▲ Sample print (normal) ▲ Sample print (trimming)

Trimming those portions of the

picture that you do not want

results in greater emphasis of

the persons or objects being

photographed.

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<Frame>

This function lets you put a frame around a picture in the photo album mode. This results in album
prints that create a more memorable impression.

▲ Black line

What you can do with the

P-400 Digital Color Printer

▲ Shade off

<Background>

You can also incorporate registered pictures or your favorite pictures on a photo background in the
PHOTO-ALBUM mode. This results in album prints that create a more memorable impression.

▲ White frame

▲ Metal

Caution

• Since the frame overlaps with the picture, the area over which the picture is printed becomes smaller.

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▲ Tile 1 ▲ Tile 2

▲ Shadow

▲ Wood

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▲ Sample print (Using Tile 1)

▼ The following background pictures are contained in the CD-ROM. Picture bg002.jpg is also contained in the printer.

▲ bg001.jpg ▲ bg002.jpg ▲ bg003.jpg ▲ bg004.jpg ▲ bg005.jpg

▲ Tile 3 ▲ Tile 5▲ Tile 4

<Stamp>

You can decorate your prints with enjoyable stamps in the PHOTO-ALBUM and CARD modes.

▼ The following ten stamps are contained in the printer and CD-ROM.

001.jpg 002.jpg 003jpg 004.jpg 005.jpg

006.jpg 007.jpg 008.jpg 009.jpg 010.jpg

▼ The CD-ROM contains a total of 100 stamp images that can be downloaded to the P-400.

011.jpg 012.jpg 013.jpg 014.jpg 015.jpg

016.jpg 017.jpg 018.jpg 019.jpg 020.jpg

021.jpg 022.jpg 023.jpg 024.jpg 025.jpg

What you can do with the

P-400 Digital Color Printer

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What you can do with the

P-400 Digital Color Printer

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What you can do with the

P-400 Digital Color Printer

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