Olympus P 400 User Manual

DIGITAL COLOR PRINTER
IMPRIMANTE COULEUR NUMÉRIQUE
IMPRESORA DIGITAL EN COLOR

ENGLISH

FRANÇAIS

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Two Corporate Center Drive, Melville, NY 11747-3157, U.S.A. Tel. [phone]

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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

026.jpg 027.jpg 028.jpg 029.jpg 030.jpg

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What you can do with the

P-400 Digital Color Printer

031.jpg 032.jpg 033.jpg 034.jpg 035.jpg

036.jpg 037.jpg 038.jpg 039.jpg 040.jpg

041.jpg 042.jpg 043.jpg 044.jpg 045.jpg

046.jpg 047.jpg 048.jpg 049.jpg 050.jpg

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051.jpg 052.jpg 053.jpg 054.jpg 055.jpg

056.jpg 057.jpg 058.jpg 059.jpg 060.jpg

061.jpg 062.jpg 063.jpg 064.jpg 065.jpg

066.jpg 067.jpg 068.jpg 069.jpg 070.jpg

071.jpg 072.jpg 073.jpg 074.jpg 075.jpg

076.jpg 077.jpg 078.jpg 079.jpg 080.jpg

081.jpg 082.jpg 083.jpg 084.jpg 085.jpg

What you can do with the

P-400 Digital Color Printer

086.jpg 087.jpg 088.jpg 089.jpg 090.jpg

091.jpg 092.jpg 093.jpg 094.jpg 095.jpg

096.jpg 097.jpg 098.jpg 099.jpg 100.jpg

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Procedure for Printing with a Card

Checking, selecting and mode selection for each image is performed while

viewing the display monitor. Please make sure you have a complete

understanding of the meanings and operation of the display monitor.

1. Input Selection 2. Paper Selection

Select the method for input of image data,
either by printing directly from a card or
printing from a PC.

Image Data Input Methods:

• SmartMedia

• PC Card

• USB interface

• Parallel interface

Select the paper type and size.

• Always check that there is paper in the
paper cassette. Place paper of the
designated size if it is not present in the
paper cassette.

Applicable paper sizes:

•A4

• A5 wide

ON

Caution

●From the Start to End of Printing

Procedure for

Printing with a Card

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3. Picture Selection 4. Printing Modes

Select the number of images to be
printed, vertical or horizontal orientation
and trimming.

Caution

• Always make sure to check the vertical
and horizontal orientation of each
photograph when in the photo album
mode.

Types of print designations:

• Single print

• Designated number of prints

• All prints

• DPOF (selected with camera)

Setup

Select the print mode, such as photo­album or card mode.

Available printing modes:

• STANDARD

• CARD

• PHOTO-ALBUM

• INDEX

Go to the
SETUP
mode when
you want to
add a
background
or other
processing.

Procedure for

Printing with a Card

5. Start Printing

When all settings have been
completed, press the PRINT
button while checking the
preview.

Make fine adjustments in image
printing parameters or register
and adjust background images.

6. End Printing

OFF

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Explanation of the LCD Panel

You can check and select pictures or select a printing mode while viewing the LCD panel.

<Input Selection>

Select SmartMedia, PC Card, USB or Parallel to designate the source from which pictures to be printed are to be read.

The current image data input method is
displayed.

<Paper Selection>

Select whether A4 or A5 wide paper.

LCD Panel

Explanation of the

<Setup>

You can make fine adjustments in printed pictures, register background pictures for putting backgrounds on
prints, or adjust the display of a background.

The method for input of image data is selected by
pressing the left or right arrow button.

The paper size to be used is selected by pressing the left or right arrow button.

SmartMadia

Parallel

The paper size being used is displayed.

The parameter that can be changed is displayed.

PC Card

USB

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Parameters can be selected by pressing the up or down arrow button.

The detailed setting menu of the selected parameter is displayed by pressing the left or right arrow
button.

<Printing Modes>

There are four printing modes consisting of STANDARD, CARD, PHOTO-ALBUM and INDEX. You can designate
the orientation of pictures on the paper, print the date or arrange pictures according to a filter for each mode.

The CARD, PHOTO-ALBUM and INDEX modes can be selected in addition
to the STANDARD mode.

Pressing the button displays the detailed settings for each mode.

➞

The number of the page
displayed and the total
number of pages along with
the number of prints are
displayed.

Pages are selected by pressing the left or
right arrow button. The number of prints to
be printed can be changed by pressing the
up or down arrow button.

Settings can be changed by pressing the left
or right arrow button. Settings can be
selected by pressing the up or down arrow
button.

<Picture Selection>

Select pictures to be printed while previewing them on the LCD panel.

The parameter for which details are to be set is displayed when the
button is pressed.

The file name is displayed.

The parameter for which
settings can be changed.

LCD Panel

Explanation of the

The parameter for which
settings can be changed.

Number of prints

Image data is selected by pressing the left
or right arrow button. Pressing the up or
down arrow button rotates the photograph
when in the photo album mode.

Rotates 90 degrees
counter-clockwise

Pressing the button returns the display to the currently selected image.

Caution

• A hyphen is displayed instead when the file name contains elements other than numbers.

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Rotates 90 degrees
clockwise

Settings can be changed by pressing the left
or right arrow button. Settings can be
selected by pressing the up or down arrow
button.

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Basic Printing

The explanation here is given with respect to the method for printing the sample pictures shown in “Types of
Prints” (page 10). Try printing directly from a SmartMedia, the major feature of this printer.

●Common Setup

The setup procedure described in steps 1 through 6 is the same for all modes.

Transferring data to the printer

The explanation here describes the procedure for printing when using SmartMedia.

Basic Printing

1

Remove SmartMedia containing recorded images from the
digital camera.

2

Insert SmartMedia into the SmartMedia slot of the printer.

Refer to the instruction
manual of the digital
camera for the procedure
for removing SmartMedia
from the digital camera.

Insert SmartMedia all the
way into the printer.

Caution

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Be careful not to soil the
contact of the SmartMedia.

• Do not apply excessive
force to the SmartMedia
when handling.

• Do not leave SmartMedia
out in the open after it has
been removed from the
digital camera.

Select the data input method

Select the media that contains the data.

3

Align the mode selector dial to the “INPUT” position.

4

Check that “SmartMedia” is displayed. If it is not,
press the right arrow button to display
“SmartMedia”.

The currently selected input
method is displayed on the
LCD panel.

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Basic Printing

Select the type of paper

5

Align the mode selector dial to the “PAPER” position.

6

Press the right arrow button to select the paper size
you want to print.

The paper setting menu is
displayed on the LCD
panel.

Caution

• Always make sure that the
selected paper size
matches the size of paper
contained in the paper
cassette.

• When you want to print
onto a postcard, use the
special card paper (size P­A4P) sold separately.

Basic Printing

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Once these common settings have been completed, try printing in the STANDARD, CARD, PHOTO-ALBUM or
INDEX mode.

●STANDARD PRINTING (Refer to page 10 for samples of output prints)

In this mode, one picture is printed onto a single sheet of paper.

Select the picture to be printed

1

Align the mode selector dial to the “PICTURE SELECT”
position.

2

Press the left or right arrow button to select the
picture to be printed.

Basic Printing

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3

Standard Printing

Press the OK/SELECT button when the picture you
want to print is displayed.

Press the OK/SELECT
button again to cancel the
selection.

Basic Printing

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4

Align the mode selector dial to the “STANDARD” position.

5

Press the up or down arrow button to select the
number of copies to be printed.

A preview of the selected
picture is displayed on the
LCD panel.

Tip

• The menu is displayed
when the MENU button is
pressed.

• Layout, Print Date and Filter
can be designated when
the button is pressed.

Up to 50 copies can be
selected for printing. From
1 to 9 copies can be
selected individually while
from 10 to 50 copies are
selected in units of 10
copies each.

Caution

Caution

6

Press the PRINT button.

7

The “PRINTING” lamp lights and the paper moves back and
forth through the printer four times after which it exits the
printer. Please wait until the paper has completely exited the
printer.

The lamp flashes when the
PRINT button is pressed
after which printing begins.

• The PRINT button is only
enabled during preview in
each mode.

• A certain amount of time
may be required for
printing depending the
printing mode and the
images contained on the
card.

• Although paper
temporarily comes out of
the printer during printing,
do not attempt to forcibly
pull on the paper at this
time. In addition, although
the movement of the paper
may temporarily stop due
to printing processing,
please wait until it has
completely exited the
printer.

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●CARD PRINTING (Refer to page 11 for samples of output prints)

Here, card printing is performed using special card paper (P-A4P). Two pictures are printed out onto a single

piece of special card paper to create postcards.

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Tip

• Place special postcard paper in the paper cassette.

Select the image to be printed

1

Align the mode selector dial to the “PICTURE SELECT”
position.

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2

Press the left or right arrow button to select the first
image to be printed.

3

Press the OK/SELECT button when the picture you
want to print is displayed.

Press the OK/SELECT
button again to cancel the
selection.

4

Press the left or right arrow button to select the
second picture and then press the OK/SELECT
button.

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Card Printing

5

Align the mode selector dial to the “CARD” position.

A preview of the two
pictures that have been
selected are displayed on
the LCD panel.

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6

Press the MENU button.

The menu display is
displayed.

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Caution

Caution

Press the right arrow button to select “Post Card”
for the “Size”.

Tip

• In addition to Size, Print
Date, Filter and Stamp
designation can also be
performed on the menu
display.

• Stamp is only enabled
when only one picture has
been selected.

8

Press the OK/SELECT button.

A preview of the selected
image is displayed on the
LCD panel.

• The number of copies
cannot be set in the Card
mode. Set the required
number of copies for each
picture during picture
selection.

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9

Press the PRINT button.

The lamp flashes when the
PRINT button is pressed
after which printing begins.

Caution

• The PRINT button is only
enabled during preview in
each mode.

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10

The “PRINTING” lamp lights and the paper moves back and
forth through the printer four times after which it exits the
printer. Please wait until the paper has completely exited the
printer.

Caution

• A certain amount of time
may be required for
printing depending on the
printing mode and the
images contained on the
card.

• Although paper
temporarily comes out of
the printer during printing,
do not attempt to forcibly
pull on the paper at this
time. In addition, although
the movement of the paper
may temporarily stop due
to printing processing,
please wait until it has
completely exited the
printer.

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●PHOTO-ALBUM PRINTING (Refer to page 12 for samples of output prints)

In this mode, three pictures are printed onto a single sheet of A4 paper oriented horizontally. In addition, the

photo album can be decorated by arranging a stamp on the print or using a user background.

Here, when a background picture is registered by user registration, the background picture registered in the

printer is deleted. When using a background picture that has been previously registered, proceed to Step 8 of

“Select the picture to be printed” on page 36.

Prepare a background

1

Align the mode selector dial to the “SETUP” position.

2

Press the down arrow button to select the
“Background Setup”, and then press the right arrow
button to display the background selection display.

The setup menu is
displayed.

Tip

• When the picture you want
to use for the background
is on a different card, take
out the card currently in the
printer and insert the card
containing the desired
background picture.

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3

Press the left or right arrow button to select the
picture for which the background is to be registered.

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4

Once you have decided on the picture to be used for

the background, press the OK/SELECT button.

The display on the
background registration
menu changes.

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5

Press the up or down arrow button to select the “Pale
All”, and then press the right arrow button to select
“YES”.

6

Once settings have been completed, press the OK/
SELECT button.

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7

Press the right arrow button to select “YES”, and
then press the OK/SELECT button.

Select the picture to be printed

8

Align the mode selector dial to the “PICTURE SELECT”
position.

The background is
registered and the display
returns to the setup menu.

Caution

• A certain amount of time
may be required for
registration depending on
the number of pixels and
compression ratio of the
background picture. In
addition, some pictures
may not be able to be
registered.

Tip

• Once a picture is registered
for the background, the
registered picture is
retained in memory even if
the power is turned off.

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9

Press the left or right arrow button to select the first
image to be printed.

10

Press the OK/SELECT button when the picture you

want to print is displayed.

Press the OK/SELECT
button again to cancel the
selection.

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11

Press the left or right arrow button to select the
second picture and then press the OK/SELECT
button.

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Press the left or right arrow button to select the third
picture to be printed and then press the OK/SELECT
button.

Caution

• The order of selected
pictures is the same as the
order of the file names. This
order cannot be changed.

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Select a layout

13

14

Align the mode selector dial to the “PHOTO-ALBUM”
position.

Press the MENU button.

A list of previews is
displayed on the LCD
panel.

The menu is displayed with
the “Paper” parameter
selected (highlighted).

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15

Press the right arrow button to select

“

” (Horizontal) for the “Paper ” parameter.

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Press the down arrow button to select “Layout”, press

the left or right arrow button to designate “3 Pic.”,
and then press the OK/SELECT button.

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Selecting a stamp

Proceed to “Select a background” on page 43 when not using a stamp.

17

18

Press the down arrow button to change the display,
select “Stamp” and then press the right arrow button
to display the stamp selection menu.

➞

Press the left or right arrow button to select the stamp
to be used and then press the OK/SELECT button.

The display changes to the
menu for selecting stamp
size.

➞

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19

Press the down arrow button to select the size of the
stamp and then press the OK/SELECT button.

➞

Stamp size is displayed as a
percentage.

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Press any of the arrow buttons to select the location
of the stamp and then press the OK/SELECT button.

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Select a background

Caution

Proceed to “Photo Album Printing” on page 44 when not using a background.

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22

Select “Background” by pressing the down arrow
button and then designate “User” by pressing the
right arrow button.

Designate the orientation of the background picture
by pressing the up or down arrow button.

The image is rotated by 90
degrees whenever the up or
down arrow button is
pressed.

• The top, bottom or sides of
the background picture
may be cut off if the picture
orientation does not match
the paper setting.

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Press the OK/SELECT button.

Photo Album printing

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Press the OK/SELECT button.

A preview of the selected
picture is displayed on the
LCD panel.

Tip

• Stamps are displayed in
black, while the
background is displayed in
gray.

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Caution

Caution

Press the up or down arrow button to select the
number of copies to be printed.

Up to 50 copies can be
selected for printing. From
1 to 9 copies can be
selected individually while
from 10 to 50 copies are
selected in units of 10
copies each.

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27

The “PRINTING” lamp lights and the paper moves back and
forth through the printer four times after which it exits the
printer. Please wait until the paper has completely exited the
printer.

Press the PRINT button.

The lamp flashes when the
PRINT button is pressed
after which printing begins.

• The PRINT button is only
enabled during preview in
each mode.

• A certain amount of time
may be required for
printing depending on the
printing mode and the
images contained on the
card.

• Although paper
temporarily comes out of
the printer during printing,
do not attempt to forcibly
pull on the paper at this
time. In addition, although
the movement of the paper
may temporarily stop due
to printing processing,
please wait until it has
completely exited the
printer.

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●INDEX PRINTING (Refer to page 12 for samples of output prints)

In this mode, an index of all images contained on the SmartMedia card are printed on a single page. Up to 45

images can be printed on a single sheet of A4 paper oriented vertically. The file name is always printed. The

date may also print depending on the size of the index.

Select a layout

1

Align the mode selector dial to the “INDEX” position.

2

Press the MENU button.

A preview of the picture
layout is displayed on the
LCD panel.

Tip

• In the case of a large
amount of image data
resulting in multiple pages,
only the last page is
displayed.

The menu is displayed with
the “Paper” parameter
selected (highlighted).

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3

Press the right arrow button to select “ ” (Vertical)
for “Paper”.

4

5

Press the down arrow button to select “Layout”, press
the right arrow button to designate “45 Pic.”, and
then press the OK/SELECT button.

Press the down arrow button to select “Sort” and
then press the right arrow button to select “Up”.

Tip

• When “Last Page” is
selected on the menu
display followed by
selecting “Don’t print”,
printing of the several
pictures assigned to the last
page is not performed,
making it possible to save
on paper.

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Index printing

6

7

Press the OK/SELECT button.

Press the up or down arrow button to select the
number of copies to be printed.

A preview of the index page
is displayed on the LCD
panel.

Up to 50 copies can be
selected for printing. From
1 to 9 copies can be
selected individually while
from 10 to 50 copies are
selected in units of 10
copies each.

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8

Press the PRINT button.

The lamp flashes when the
PRINT button is pressed
after which printing begins.

Caution

• The PRINT button is only
enabled during preview in
each mode.

9

Caution

The “PRINTING” lamp lights and the paper moves back and
forth through the printer four times after which it exits the
printer. Please wait until the paper has completely exited the
printer.

• Printing in the index mode
may take some time
depending on the number
of prints.

• Although paper
temporarily comes out of
the printer during printing,
do not attempt to forcibly
pull on the paper at this
time. In addition, although
the movement of the paper
may temporarily stop due
to printing processing,
please wait until it has
completely exited the
printer.

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Appendix

●Introduction to Color Printing

Difference Between RGB and CMY

Have you ever tried comparing actual printed images and images
displayed on a personal computer? Have you ever noticed the
differences in their colors? Could this be a malfunction in the
printer? The answer is probably no. This is due to different types of
color generation systems used between printers and PCs.

Television and Computer displays express various colors by
combining three colors referred to as the three primary colors of
light, namely red (R), green (G) and blue (B). Any color can be
created with these three colors. In addition, mixing equal amounts
of these three colors results in the color white (W).

This method is referred to as the additive color process because it
represents any color by adding the primary colors together in
different proportions.

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The three basic colors used by printers are magenta, cyan and yellow.
Any color can be printed using these three colors. Mixing equal
amounts of these three colors results in the color black. This method
is referred to as the subtractive color process because various colors
are expressed by absorbing a portion of the color white while
reflecting the remaining colors.

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Tip

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

●DPOF (Digital Print Order Format)

DPOF refers to a format used by DPOF enabled digital cameras to record on a memory card printing information,
such as the images to be printed or the number of prints. DPOF enables those images to be printed, or the number
of prints to be designated with a digital camera that supports DPOF function, thereby eliminating the need to
make the settings on the printer. Therefore, using a DPOF-compatible printer makes printing easy. The P-400 is
compatible with DPOF selection of images, quantity, rotation and trimming. When a SmartMedia or PC card is
inserted into the printer, DPOF information is read from the media and image selection is performed automatically.
To re-enable DPOF selection, remove the card and then reinsert.

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●Changing Color by Adjusting the Printer

The color tone of prints can be changed using the four parameters of sharpness, gamma, brightness and

contrast.

Adjustment Procedure

1

Align the mode selector dial to the “SETUP” position.

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2

Press the up or down arrow button to select “Image
Adjust” and then press the right arrow button.

The printer adjustment
menu is displayed.

3

Press the up or down arrow button to select the
parameter you want to change among “Sharpness”,
“Gamma”, “Brightness” and “Contrast”, and then
press the right arrow button.

Refer to samples for details
regarding color changes.

4

Once values have been designated with the left or
right arrow button, press the OK/SELECT button.

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Sharpness

Gamma

R:1, G:1, B:1 (–2) R:3, G:3, B:3 (standard) R:5, G:5, B:5 (+2)

1 (–2) 3 (standard) 5 (+2)

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Brightness

R:1, G:1, B:1 (–2) R:3, G:3, B:3 (standard) R:5, G:5, B:5 (+2)

Contrast

R:1, G:1, B:1 (–2) R:3, G:3, B:3 (standard) R:5, G:5, B:5 (+2)

●Troubleshooting

Check the following items when the printer does not operate as it should or a problem occurs during operation.

<When a Problem Occurs>

Problem Cause Corrective Action

Power does not
come on

Unable to print from
a card

Unable to print from
PC

Unable to print
correctly

• The power cord may not be plugged
in.

• There may be a problem with the
power outlet.

• The inserted card may not be able to
be read.

• There may be no image data on the
card.

• The card may be damaged.

• The interface cable may be

disconnected.

• The specifications of the interface
cable may not be correct.

• The input mode may be set
incorrectly.

• The printer driver may not be installed
or incorrect.

• There may be something wrong with
the image data.

• The ink ribbon may not be installed
properly.

• The cause may be the settings for
filter, color tone or paper orientation.

• The printing head may be soiled.

• Turn off the printer power and check

the plug of the power cord.

• Try plugging in the power cord of
another electrical appliance and check
if it operates properly when plugged
into that power outlet.

• Check if the card is inserted properly.

• Check whether the card contains

image data.

• Check for soiling of the card contacts
and the use of the card.

• Check the connection of the interface
cable.

• Check whether a bi-directional
parallel cable (Windows) or USB
cable (Windows 98, Macintosh) is
being used.

• Check the connection method
(Parallel, USB) and input mode.

• Check whether the printer driver is
installed correctly. Try re-installing as
necessary.

• Check the image data with a digital
camera, PC, etc.

• Check the installation of the ink
ribbon and ink cassette.

• Check each setting.

• Clean the printing head.

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<When a Message is Displayed>

Message Cause Corrective Action

• The inserted SmartMedia or PC card
cannot be read.

• The card (SmartMedia or PC Card)
has been removed while the printer
was operating.

• A card (SmartMedia or PC Card) has
not been inserted into the printer.

• Unable to read image data.

• Take out the card and re-insert it

properly. Try using a different card if
the pictures can still not be read.

• Take out the card (SmartMedia or PC
Card) and properly re-insert it.

• Insert a card (SmartMedia or PC
Card).

• Try re-inserting the card correctly. If
image data is still unable to be read,
try using a different SmartMedia or
PC Card.

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• There is no data recorded on the
inserted SmartMedia or PC card.

• Pictures have not been selected.

• Use a SmartMedia or PC card that

contains image data.

• Perform the procedure for selecting
pictures.

Message Cause Corrective Action

• The printer cover is open.

• The power may have been turned on

with the cover open.

• An error has occurred.

• There is unnecessary paper remaining

in the printer.

• The power may have been turned off
during the previous printing.

• Properly close the printer cover.

• Turn off the power, close the cover

and then turn the power back on again.

• Contact the nearest service department
of Olympus.

• Remove the unnecessary paper.

• Remove the paper cassette, turn off the

power and then turn it back on again.

• The temperature of the thermal head is
too high.

• Paper has become jammed in the
printer.

• Wait 30 - 100 seconds until the
thermal head cools.

• Printing resumes automatically after
the thermal head has cooled.

• Stop printing and remove the jammed
paper.

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Message Cause Corrective Action

• The printer is out of paper.

• The printer is out of ink ribbon.

• Paper of a different size that has been

set is installed in the printer.

• Paper has been installed that is
different from the paper setting, or
the paper setting for card printing
is incorrect.

• Add paper.

• Replace the ink ribbon.

• Either install paper in the printer that

matches the paper setting or change
the paper setting to match the paper.

• Correct the paper setting.

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• USB is selected for the input.

• Parallel is selected for the input.

• When printing directly from a card,

select SmartMedia or PC Card for
INPUT.

• When printing directly from a card,
select SmartMedia or PC Card for
INPUT.

Message Cause Corrective Action

• Background may not be able to be
registered depending on the size and
compression rate of the number of
pixels of the picture.

• A background has not been registered.

• Data has not been downloaded.

• Register a different picture for the

background.

• Register a background.

• Turn off the power of the printer and

then turn it back on again.

• Try transmitting the data again while
making sure to follow the procedure
described in this manual.

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<If the Print Paper becomes Jammed>

Correct the problem by following the procedure below when paper has become jammed in the printer during
printing.

1

2

Turn off the power.

Take out the paper cassette.

If the paper cassette cannot be removed,
contact the nearest service department of
Olympus.

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3

Open the door and take out the ink
cassette.

If the ink cassette cannot be removed, contact
the nearest service department of Olympus.

When there is paper in the upper portion of the printer:

4

5

Close the door since there is the risk of
damaging the thermal head.

Pull out the paper.

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When there is paper inside the printer:

➜

6

When there is paper in the lower portion of the printer:

Pull out the paper.

Be careful not to damage the thermal head at
this time.

Thermal head

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7

Pull out the paper.

●Specifications

Dimensions

Weight

Power supply

Rated power consumption

Printing system

Resolution

Gradations

Printing head dots

Effective printing width

Maximum printing area

Paper feed system

Ink ribbon

Paper output tray

Printing colors

Paper types

Printing size

Printing time

Card inputs

Printing layout

Printing options

Compatible image file formats

Image display LCD panel

PC interface
(Printer-Driver)

D275 mm × W422 mm × H311 mm (including the size of the printer body)

24.9 lb

120 V AC, 50/60 Hz

180W 2.3A

Sublimation dye transfer printing

314 dpi

256 levels per dot

2400 dots

194 mm

2400 × 3200 dots (194 × 258 mm)

Cut sheets, paper cassette (capacity: 50 sheets)

Refillable cartridge (capacity: 50 sheets)

Capacity: 50 sheets

3 colors of Y, M and C, and a light-resistant OP layer (protective layer)

Standard paper, A4 (297 mm × 210 mm)
Standard paper, A5 wide (210 mm × 200 mm)
L-size card paper (L-size, 89 mm × 119 mm × 4 sheets) A4
Postcard paper (postcard, 100 mm × 148 mm × 2 sheets) A4

A4 194 mm × 258 mm (2400 ×3200 dots)
A5 194 mm × 162 mm (2400 × 2000 dots)

Maximum size A4 picture, 90 seconds (excluding data transmission and
developing times)

SmartMedia: 3 V (3.3 V), 4, 8, 16, 32, 64M bytes
PCMCIA (memory card) Type II

Multiprints (Standard)
Photo-album prints
Index prints
Postcard and L-size prints

Stamp, Background, Frame, Filter, Date and Rotation

DCF-compatible, JFIF and EXIF-compatible, DPOF-compatible (picture
selection, no. of prints, trimming)

Monochromatic, 16 gradations, 128 dots x 128 dots (32 mm x 32 mm)

IEEE1284 (Parallel)

Windows95, 98 (CPU: Pentium or higher)
WindowsNT 4.0 (CPU: Pentium or higher, local PC only)
Windows2000 (CPU: Pentium or higher, local PC only)

Operating temperature range

USB

Windows98 (CPU: Pentium or higher)
Windows2000 (CPU: Pentium or higher, local PC only)

Macintosh OS8.6/OS9 (New G3, iMac, iBook or later)

41-95°F (5-35°C), 30-85% (for guaranteed picture quality)

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●Service

● Since the warranty will be presented to you by the store where you purchased the P-400, make sure the

name of the store and the date of purchase are written on the warranty. If they are not, immediately request
the store to write them on the warranty. Make sure to keep the warranty in a safe place after carefully
reading its contents.

● If you have any questions regarding after-sales service for this printer or if a problem should happen to

occur with the printer, consult the store where the P-400 was purchased or one our service stations. In the
event this product has malfunctioned during the course of proper handling in accordance with the
instruction manual, repairs will be performed free of charge based on the conditions of the warranty for
period of 1 full years from the date of purchase.

● Repairs and other servicing performed after the warranty period has expired are performed at regular service

rates as a general rule. Additional charges for shipping are to be borne by the customer.

● Repair parts relating to performance for this printer will be retained by the manufacturer for a period of 5

years following discontinuation of production. Consequently, repairs will be accepted during this period as
a general rule. Furthermore, since there are cases in which repairs can still be performed even after the
above period has expired, please inquire at the store where the P-400 was purchased or your nearest service
station. (Repair parts relating to performance indicate those parts that are required to maintain the
performance of the product.)

● The manufacturer is not responsible for incidental damages caused by this printer (miscellaneous costs

required for printing).

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