DIGITAL COLOR PRINTER ENGLISH P-440 REFERENCE MANUAL Introduction Thank you for purchasing this OLYMPUS P-440 digital color printer. Read this manual carefully prior to use to ensure correct use of this product. About this Reference Manual · · · · 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. · Reading this Manual This manual provides an explanation of the functions, operating procedures and various settings of this printer. Information on items of importance which are related to potential mechanical or operational problems are indicated with a " Caution " warning, while information that will be convenient or beneficial for you to know when using the product are indicated under the heading of " Tip ". Indicates the operating procedure. Operating procedures encircled with a dotted line may be skipped. Operating procedure explained on this page. POWER ON Setup Input Selection Paper Selection Picture Selection Printing Modes Printing 2 Contents For Safe Use ............................................................................................. 5 qHandling Precautions ...................................................................................................................... 5 Identifying the Parts ................................................................................. 6 qPrinter Body .................................................................................................................................... 6 qOperation Panel ............................................................................................................................... 7 qPaper Cassette ................................................................................................................................. 8 qInk Cassette (Ribbon Holder) ......................................................................................................... 8 Printer Installation .................................................................................... 9 qPrinter Installation Site ................................................................................................................... 9 qInstalling the Ink Ribbon ................................................................................................................ 9 qInstalling the Paper Cassette ......................................................................................................... 13 qAttaching the Paper Output Tray .................................................................................................. 15 qConnecting the Power Cord and Turning on the Power Switch ................................................... 16 LCD Panel ............................................................................................... 17 Connecting to a TV Monitor .................................................................. 18 Using xD-Picture Card ........................................................................... 19 Using a PC Card ..................................................................................... 20 Installing the Printer Driver ................................................................... 21 qOperating Environment ................................................................................................................. 21 qInstallation Procedure ................................................................................................................... 22 Printing from a PC .................................................................................. 31 qPreparing the P-440 for Printing ................................................................................................... qSetting Printer Settings from a PC ................................................................................................ qPrinting from a PC ........................................................................................................................ qWhen a Message is Displayed on the PC ...................................................................................... 31 33 42 43 Printing Procedure When Printing from a Card .................................. 47 Setup ....................................................................................................... 48 qBackground Setup ......................................................................................................................... qImage Adjustment (Printing Adjustment) ..................................................................................... qBasic Setup .................................................................................................................................... qClearing the settings (Returning to the Factory Default Settings) ................................................ 48 56 63 72 3 1. Input Selection ................................................................................... 74 qUsing xD-Picture Card .................................................................................................................. 74 qUsing a PC Card ............................................................................................................................ 76 2. Paper Selection .................................................................................. 78 qSetting the Paper ........................................................................................................................... 78 3. Picture Selection and Setting ........................................................... 79 qSelecting and Setting Pictures on a Card ...................................................................................... 79 qPrinting All Pictures on a Card ..................................................................................................... 94 4. Printing Modes ................................................................................... 95 qSTANDARD printing ................................................................................................................... 95 qCARD printing ............................................................................................................................ 101 qPHOTO-ALBUM printing .......................................................................................................... 110 qPASSPORT printing .................................................................................................................... 124 qINDEX printing .......................................................................................................................... 129 5. Printing .............................................................................................. 138 Troubleshooting ................................................................................... 140 qWhen a Problem Occurs ............................................................................................................. 140 qWhen a Message is Displayed .................................................................................................... 141 Appendix ............................................................................................... 145 qWhat you can do with the P-440 Digital Color Printer ............................................................... 145 qExplanation of the LCD Panel .................................................................................................... 149 qIntroduction to Color Printing ..................................................................................................... 151 qDPOF (Digital Print Order Format) ............................................................................................ 152 qCleaning the Printer .................................................................................................................... 153 qReplacing the Ink Ribbon ........................................................................................................... 154 qTo remove Dust on Vent .............................................................................................................. 155 4 For Safe Use qHandling Precautions When moisture has condensed in the printer The formation of water droplets inside the printer is referred to as condensation. Condensation occurs in the following situations. · When the room in which the printer is located is heated rapidly · When cold air (from an air-conditioner, etc.) blows directly onto the printer · When the printer is moved from a location of low humidity to a location of high humidity When moisture has condensed in the printer, moisture will adhere to the paper, deteriorating print quality or causing paper jams. When moisture has condensed or is likely to condense, leave the printer on and wait until there is no possibility for condensation to occur. Do not use solvents such as paint thinner or benzene when cleaning Spraying the printer with insecticide or wiping with paint thinner or benzene may deteriorate or discolor the printer cabinet. When the printer cabinet has become dirty, wipe with a soft cloth. When soiling is particularly heavy, dampen a soft cloth with water or neutral detergent diluted with water, and wipe off the dirt after wringing the cloth out firmly. Do not allow the printer cabinet to be in contact with rubber or vinyl products for an extended period of time. This can cause discoloration or peeling of the coating Extended contact with rubber, vinyl or plastic products can cause discoloring or peeling of the coating. Operate the printer at least once every six months Not operating the printer for a long period of time can impair printer function. Operate the printer at least once every six months. Transporting when Moving, etc. When transporting the printer, place the printer in the packaging materials and container in which it was packaged. When these are no longer available, package the printer with sufficient cushioning materials so that it is able to withstand shocks and impacts during transport. Remove the paper cassette and ink cassette from the printer before transporting. 5 Identifying the Parts qPrinter Body Operation panel This is used when printing by inserting a card (xD-Picture Card/PC card) directly into the printer. (Refer to the section on the "Operation Panel" on page 7 for further details.) Paper cassette compartment lid Dust cover The dust cover is opened when the paper cassette is inserted. Cover eject lever 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. xD-Picture Card slot xD-Picture Card containing recorded pictures is inserted into this slot when printing directly from an xD-Picture Card. PC card eject button This button is pressed to Paper discharge opening remove the PC card. Paper is discharged from this opening after printing. 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 SmartMedia, CompactFlash or Memory Stick data. VIDEO OUT jack This jack is used to connect the printer to a VIDEO IN port on a TV monitor. USB connector This connector is used to connect a USB cable from a PC. AC power connector This connector is used to connect the power cord. 6 qOperation 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 adjustment background registration, etc. STANDARD: Used for standard printing. CARD: Used for printing on postcards, etc. PHOTO-ALBUM: Used for photo-album printing. PASSPORT: Used for passport printing. INDEX: Used for index printing. ACCES INDICATORS xD-Picture Card: Lights when xD-Picture Card is designated with INPUT. Flashes when a card is begin accessed. PC Card: Lights when PC Card is designated with INPUT. Flashes when a ...