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DIGITAL COLOR PRINTER
ENGLISH
P-440
REFERENCE MANUAL
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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 pr
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Contents For Safe Use .............................................................................................5 Handling Precautions ...................................................................................................................... 5 Identifying the Parts.................................................................................6 Printer Body ........................................................................................................................
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1. Input Selection ...................................................................................74 Using xD-Picture Card .................................................................................................................. 74 Using a PC Card ............................................................................................................................ 76 2. Paper Selection ..................................................................................78 S
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For Safe Use Handling 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
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Identifying the Parts Printer Body Operation panel Paper cassette compartment lid This is used when printing by inserting a card (xD-Picture Card/PC card) directly into the printer. (Refer to the section on the Dust cover “Operation Panel” on page 7 for further The dust cover is opened when details.) the paper cassette is inserted. Cover eject lever Printer cover This is opened when installing or replacing the ink cassette. Power (ON/OFF) switch xD-Picture Card slot xD-Picture Card containing
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Operation Panel ACCES INDICATORS MODE SELECTOR DIAL xD-Picture Card: PICTURE SELECT: Selects the picture to be printed. Lights when xD-Picture Card is designated with INPUT. INPUT: Flashes when a card is begin accessed. Designates the method of data input. PC Card: PAPER: Lights when PC Card is designated with INPUT. Designates the paper size used for printing. Flashes when a card is begin accessed. SETUP: Printing: Printer adjustment background Flashes when data is being received or processed
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Paper Cassette Plate Paper guide (For A5 wide paper) Feeder cover Plate lever Feeder dust cover (Use this as a cover for protecting the paper when not using the printer for an extended period of time.) 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. D
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Printer Installation Printer Installation Site Provide a location for installing the printer that is flat and stable and ensures adequate installation space. Install the printer in a location that is able to withstand weight of approximately 15 kg (30 lbs). When actually installing the printer, allow enough room around the printer so that it is at Provide enough space in front of the least 10 cm (4˝) away from the printer so that the paper output tray wall. can be pulled out. Installing the
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Open the flap on the opposite side. 3 Caution • Do not allow the ink ribbon package to become deformed and do not take out the ink ribbon directly with your hands. aaaaaaa aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa Align the installation direction marks 4 (s•t) on the flaps on the ink ribbon package and ink cassette (ribbon holder). aaaaaaa aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa Attach the ink ribbon to the ink cassette. 5 (Press the ink cassette onto the ink ribbon until all four
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Turn the bobbin in the direction indicated by the arrow to take in the slack of the ink ribbon. 6 aaaaaaa aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa Lower the eject levers on both sides of the 7 printer cover and open the printer cover. Thermal head Sensor Caution • Do not touch the inside of the printer when the printer cover has been opened. • Never touch the thermal head. This can result in burns or a malfunction. • The thermal head sensor is extremely sensitive to static electricity.
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Install the ink cassette in the printer. Push 9 the right side (R) of the ink cassette onto the right wheels of the printer. aaaaaaa aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa Push in the left (L) side. (Firmly push all 10 the way into the printer.) aaaaaaa aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa Close the printer cover. (Close the printer 11 cover completely until it snaps closed.) 12
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Installing the Paper Cassette The feeder dust cover is attached to the 1 back of the paper cassette. Feeder dust cover Tip • The feeder dust cover is taped to the paper cassette when shipped from the factory. Since this feeder dust cover is used when not using the printer for an extended period of time, make sure not to lose it. aaaaaaa aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa Open the feeder cover of the paper 2 cassette. aaaaaaa aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa Remove t
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Insert print paper with the protective sheet 5 on top. Install the paper so that all sheets are beneath the side paper A4-size guides. Raise up the paper guide A5 wide-size when using A5 Wide paper. Protective sheet A6 wide-size Caution • Make sure to insert the paper with the correct side facing up. • Be careful not to touch the paper directly with your hands other than the protective sheet. aaaaaaa aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa Pull out the protective sheet. 6 Protective shee
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Close the feeder cover of the paper 7 cassette. A4-size A5 wide-size A6 wide-size aaaaaaa aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa Open the dust cover in the top of the 8 printer and completely insert the paper cassette. Attaching the Paper Output Tray Insert the paper output tray into the bottom of the printer by following the guides. 15
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Connecting the Power Cord and Turning on the Power Switch Plug in the power cord to the printer. 1 aaaaaaa aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa Plug in the power cord to an outlet. 2 Caution • Always make sure to use a stationary power outlet such as a wall outlet. Tip • It is recommended to connect the ground wire to a grounded terminal. [For customers outside of North America] US and Canadian plugs do not have a separate ground wire. aaaaaaa aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
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LCD Panel The LCD panel is used to display image data for checking the layout for each of the print modes and display menus and contents. For information on adjusting the brightness of the LCD panel, refer to page 69. 17
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Connecting to a TV monitor You can connect the printer to a TV monitor and view the same display on that TV as that on the LCD panel. Use a off-the-self VIDEO cable to connect 1 the VIDEO OUT jack on the printer to the VIDEO IN port on the TV monitor. TV monitor VIDEO IN Turn on the TV and set it to the video 1 input mode. For details of switching to video input, refer to your TV's instruction manual. The content of the LCD panel is displayed on the TV m
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MB MB Using xD-Picture Card Pictures stored on xD-Picture Card can be printed directly by inserting the card into the xD-Picture Card slot in the printer. Insert the xD-Picture Card into the xD- Picture Card slot. Contacts Caution • Make sure the xD-Picture Card is aligned properly when inserting into the printer. • Be careful not to damage or soil the contacts when handling xD- Picture Card. Soiling of the contacts may prevent pictures from being read. • Do not apply excessive forc
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Using a PC Card Pictures stored on a SmartMedia card, Memory Stick or CompactFlash can be printed directly by using the appropriate PC Card adapter in the PC Card slot in the printer. Insert the CompactFlash, Memory Stick or SmartMedia into the PC card adapter, then insert the PC adapter into the PC card slot. Caution • The P-440 is compatible with PC Card Type II. • Do not insert CompactFlash cards, Memory Stick or SmartMedia cards without the appropriate PC Card Adapter. • Refer to
