Olympus CAMEDIA P-440 manuel d'utilisation

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    DIGIT AL COLOR PRINTER P-440 REFERENCE MANUAL ENGLISH[...]

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    2 Introduction Thank you for purchasing this OL YMPUS 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 chan[...]

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    3 Contents For Safe Use ............................................................................................. 5 ● Handling Precautions ........................................................................................................... ........... 5 Identifying the Parts .............................................................[...]

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    4 1. Input Selection ................................................................................... 74 ● Using xD-Picture Card .......................................................................................................... ........ 74 ● Using a PC Card .............................................................................[...]

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    5 ● 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 print[...]

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    6 Identifying the Par ts ● Printer Body AC power connector This connector is used to connect the power cord. USB connector This connector is used to connect a USB cable from a PC. 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” [...]

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    7 ● Operation Panel MODE SELECTOR DIAL PICTURE SELECT : Selects the picture to be printed. INPUT : Designates the method of data input. P APER: Designates the paper size used for printing. SETUP: Printer adjustment background registration, etc. ST ANDARD: Used for standard printing. CARD: Used for printing on postcards, etc. PHOTO-ALBUM: Used for[...]

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    8 ● Paper Cassette Caution • A spacer for protection during transpor t is attached inside the paper cassette when the printer is shipped from the factor y . 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 factor y . Do not lose this feeder d[...]

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    9 ● 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). ● Installing the Ink Ribbon Caution • P-400 ink ribbon P-RBN cannot be used in this printer for printin[...]

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    10 3 Open the flap on the opposite side. Caution • Do not allow the ink ribbon package to become deformed and do not take out the ink ribbon directly with your hands. 4 Align the installation direction marks ( s • t ) on the flaps on the ink ribbon package and ink cassette (ribbon holder). 5 Attach the ink ribbon to the ink cassette. (Press the[...]

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    11 6 T urn the bobbin in the direction indicated by the arrow to take in the slack of the ink ribbon. 7 Lower the eject levers on both sides of the printer cover and open the printer cover . Caution • Do not touch the inside of the printer when the printer cover has been opened. • Never touch the ther mal head. This can result in burns or a mal[...]

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    12 9 Install the ink cassette in the printer . Push the right side (R) of the ink cassette onto the right wheels of the printer . 10 Push in the left (L) side. (Firmly push all the way into the printer .) 11 Close the printer cover . (Close the printer cover completely until it snaps closed.)[...]

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    13 ● Installing the Paper Cassette 1 The feeder dust cover is attached to the back of the paper cassette. Tip • The feeder dust cover is taped to the paper cassette when shipped from the factor y . Since this feeder dust cover is used when not using the printer for an extended period of time, make sure not to lose it. 2 Open the feeder cover of[...]

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    14 5 Insert print paper with the protective sheet on top. A5 wide-size Protective sheet Raise up the paper guide when using A5 W ide paper . A4-size Protective sheet Install the paper so that all sheets are beneath the side paper guides. A6 wide-size Protective sheet Caution • Make sure to insert the paper with the correct side facing up. • Be [...]

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    15 7 Close the feeder cover of the paper cassette. 8 Open the dust cover in the top of the printer and completely insert the paper cassette. A4-size A5 wide-size A6 wide-size ● Attaching the Paper Output T ray Insert the paper output tray into the bottom of the printer by following the guides.[...]

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    16 ● Connecting the Power Cord and T urning on the Power Switch 1 Plug in the power cord to the printer . 2 Plug in the power cord to an outlet. Caution • Always make sure to use a stationar y 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][...]

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    17 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.[...]

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    18 Connecting to a TV monitor Y ou can connect the printer to a TV monitor and view the same display on that TV as that on the LCD panel. <Connection procedure> 1 Use a of f-the-self VIDEO cable to connect the VIDEO OUT jack on the printer to the VIDEO IN port on the TV monitor . <Viewing pictures> 1 T urn on the TV and set it to the vi[...]

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    19 Using xD-Pictur e Car d Pictures stored on xD-Picture Card can be printed directly by inserting the card into the xD-Picture Card slot in the printer . <Insertion> Insert the xD-Picture Card into the xD- Picture Card slot. Caution • Make sure the xD-Picture Card is aligned properly when inserting into the printer . • Be careful not to [...]

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    20 Using a PC Car d 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 . <Insertion> Insert the CompactFlash, Memory Stick or SmartMedia into the PC card adapter , then insert the PC adapter into the PC card slot. Caution • Th[...]

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    21 Installing the Printer Driver Install the printer driver provided according to the computer being used. Refer to the “Readme” file on the CD-ROM for information on the installation procedure. ● Operating Environment Windows Compatible models: IBM PC/A T and compatibles OS: W indows 98/Me/2000/XP (USB-compatible with PCs pre-installed with [...]

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    22 ● Installation Procedure Windows98/Me/2000/XP 1 T urn on the PC and start W indows. Do NOT connect the printer to the computer at this time. 2 Insert the CD-ROM containing the P-440 printer driver into the PC. 3 Start up the Setup program. q From the CD-ROM, open the “P440PrinterDriver” folder . w Next, double-click on “Setup.exe”.[...]

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    23 4 Select the language that you want to use during setup and then click on the “ OK ” button. 5 The setup program is started and a series of windows are displayed. 6 Click on the “ Next ” button.[...]

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    24 7 Read the license agreement and click “Y es” if you accept the terms of the agreement. 9 Turn on the printer , connect the printer to the computer . For information on the procedure to connect the printer to the computer, refer to page 31. Required files are automatically installed. This completes installation of the P-440 printer driver . [...]

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    25 Mac OS 8.6-9.2 1 Start up the Macintosh and insert the CD- ROM containing the P-440 printer driver . 2 Start up the install program. q From the CD-ROM, open the “ P440PrinterDriver ” folder and then the “ MacOS8.6-9 ” folder . w Next, open the “ English ” folder and double-click on “ Installer ” icon. The install program is start[...]

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    26 4 Read the license agreement and click “ Agree ” if you accept the terms of the agreement. 5 Click on the “ Install ” button. The printer driver is installed. 6 Click on the “ Install ” button. Do not change the folder into which the software is installed. 7 Click on the “ Quit ” button.[...]

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    27 8 Select “ Chooser ” from the Apple menu. q First, turn on the P-440's power and make sure it is connected to a USB port on the Macintosh using the appropriate USB cable. w Using the mode selector dial on the front of P-440, set the input to “ USB ” . After a few seconds, the P-440 should appear in the “ Printer Select ” list. 9[...]

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    28 Mac OS X (version 10.1.2-10.2.5) Tip • Installation of this driver requires the Administrator privilege. 1 Start the Macintosh and insert the CD- ROM containing the P-440 printer driver . 2 Start up the install program. q From the CD-ROM, open the “ P440PrinterDriver ” folder and then the “ MacOSX ” folder . w Double-click on “ P440_[...]

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    29 4 After the installer finishes, start up “ Print Center ” . q From the “ Applications ” folder , open the “ Utilities ” folder . w Double-click the “ Print center ” icon. Print Center is started. e T urn on the P-440's power and make sure it is connected to a USB port on the Macintosh using the appropriate USB cable. For inf[...]

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    30 6 Designate “ USB ” as destination of connection. The “ P-440 ” icon is displayed. 7 Select “ P-440 ” and click on the “ Add ” button. This completes installation of the P-440 printer driver .[...]

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    31 Printing fr om a PC The following provides an explanation of the procedure for printing from a PC. Refer to the “Readme” file in the CD-ROM for information on the printing procedure. Tip • When using the P-440 with a PC, it is necessar y to first install the printer driver (page 21) before connecting your P-440. ● Preparing the P-440 for[...]

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    32 3 Select “ USB ” with the left or right arrow button. The display changes in the manner shown below each time the left or right arrow button is pressed. “ USB ” is displayed at the top of the LCD panel. 4 Make settings from a PC. For W indows, refer to page 33. For Macintosh, refer to page 38. xD-Picture Card PC Card USB[...]

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    33 ● Setting Printer Settings from a PC When Using a Windows • Paper Setting 1 Select “ Control Panel ” and then “ Printers ” . Right click on “ OL YMPUS P-440 ” and display the properties. 2 Click on the “ Paper ” tab to set the paper .[...]

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    34 Paper Size: Select the paper size (A4, A4 postcard, A5 WIDE, A6 WIDE) from the list box. (The printer is not compatible with A4L-size cards only when printing from a PC.) Copies: Set the number of prints (1-50) either by key entry or using the arrow tool. Orientation: Set the paper orientation by clicking the vertical or horizontal radio button.[...]

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    35 • Color Adjustment using the “ Driver ” Setting If you selected the “ Driver ” checkbox under “ Color Adjustment ” in the “ Paper ” tab, you will be able to use a preview display as you adjust the color here. Tip • The color tone of the preview may differ from that of actual prints. The displayed color tone should only be use[...]

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    36 3 Click on “ Apply ” or “ OK ” . • Color Adjustment using the “ ICM ” Setting Enables printing at a color that most closely resembles the color on your computer monitor . Selection is possible among 4 types of renderings that are normally supported under Windows 2000/XP . Picture: Most appropriate for photographs. Graphics: Most ap[...]

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    37 7) While data is transferred or printing is performed, be sure not to remove the USB cable, not to change the printer input selection, or not to turn off the printer power until printing is completed. Otherwise, abnormal printing may be caused. 8) If processing has been interrupted while printing is in progress (while the PRINTING lamp on the pr[...]

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    38 When Using a Macintosh 1 Select P-440 from the Chooser of the Apple menu. For Mac OSX, open the “Utilities” folder from the “Applications” folder , start Print Center , and then select P-440. 2 Select the desired paper settings in the “Page Setup” dialogue box. For Mac OSX, select “File” - “Page Setup” or “File” - “Prin[...]

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    39 3 Click on “ OK ” . The settings are enabled. • Color Adjustment using the “ Driver ” Setting If you selected the “ Driver ” under “ ColorAdjust ” in the “ Paper ” dialog, you will be able to use a preview display as you adjust the color here. Tip • The color tone of the preview may differ from that of actual prints. The [...]

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    40 2 Adjust the color . Gamma: Change the half-tone density ( – 5-5) of R, G and B, respectively , with the control bar or arrow tool. Clicking on “ Same ” allows R, G and B to be changed all at once. Brightness: Change the total picture density ( – 5-5) of R, G and B, respectively , with the control bar or arrow tool. Clicking on “ Same [...]

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    41 • Color Adjustment using the “ ColorSync ” Setting Enables printing at a color that most closely resembles the system profile setting. Selection is possible among 4 types of renderings that are normally supported on a Macintosh com- puter . Picture: Most appropriate for photographs. Graphics: Most appropriate for bar and pie graphs. Match:[...]

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    42 ● Printing from a PC Select a picture with the image editing software of the PC being used and print it out. Tip • Refer to the instruction manual of the image editing software being used for information regarding printing from a PC.[...]

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    43 ● When a Message is Displayed on the PC Windows Error Messages 1. Errors displayed before data transfer (before printing) Description Cause Corrective Measures • The printer is not connected or “ INPUT ” is not set to “ USB ” . • The printer cover is open. • The printer is out of paper . • There is paper remaining in the printe[...]

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    44 2. Errors displayed after data transfer (during printing) Description Cause Corrective Measures • The printer cover is open. • There is paper remaining in the printer . • The ink ribbon is not installed. • The printer is out of ink ribbon. • Paper of a different size than the setting is installed in the printer . • An error has occur[...]

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    45 Macintosh Error Messages 1. Errors displayed before data transfer (before printing) Description Cause Corrective Measures • The printer is not connected or “ INPUT ” is not set to “ USB ” . • The printer cover is open. • The printer is out of paper . • There is paper remaining in the printer . • An error has occurred. • Retry[...]

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    46 2. Errors displayed after data transfer (during printing) Description Cause Corrective Measures • The printer cover is open. • There is paper remaining in the printer . • The ink ribbon is not installed. • The printer is out of ink ribbon. • Paper of a dif ferent size than the setting is installed in the printer . • An error has occu[...]

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    47 Printing Pr ocedur e When Printing fr om a Car d[...]

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    48 This mode is used to make fine-adjustments in advance to image printing parameters, or to register and/or adjust background images. A vailable settings: • Background Setup • Image Adjustment • Basic Setup • Clearing the Settings ● Background Setup If you want to add a background to the print, perform the following procedure to register[...]

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    49 Tips • Holding down the left or right arrow button for over 1 second will start automatic advancement of the picture file name (for ward with the right arrow button and backward with the left arrow button). When you reach the desired file name, release the button to stop automatic advancement. The desired picture is displayed. • The backgrou[...]

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    50 B. Adjusting the Background Image This procedure is used in making partial and overall settings for the picture that has been selected as a background image, as well as in the selection of a desired filter . 1 Select whether or not to lighten the overall picture using the left and right arrow buttons. The display changes as shown below each time[...]

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    51 4 Select “ FIL TER ” using the down arrow button. 3 Select whether or not to lighten the edges of the picture using the left and right arrow buttons. The display changes as shown below each time the left or right arrow button is pressed. NO YES The text will turn to green. Input Selection Paper Selection Picture Selection Printing Modes Setu[...]

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    52 6 Select “ TRIMMING ” using the down arrow button. 5 Select the desired filter using the left and right arrow buttons. The display changes as shown below each time the left or right arrow button is pressed. OFF B&W SEPIA The text will turn to green. Input Selection Paper Selection Picture Selection Printing Modes Setup POWER ON[...]

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    53 8 T o trim (crop) the picture, select “ YES ” and press the OK/SELECT button. T rimming is now possible. 7 Select whether or not to trim (crop) the picture using the left and right arrow buttons. The display changes as shown below each time the left or right arrow button is pressed. NO YES ➜ Input Selection Paper Selection Picture Selectio[...]

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    54 10 Once the various settings for the background image have been completed, press the OK/SELECT button. The Background Image menu is displayed. 9 Set the trimming position using the arrow buttons. The trimming range can be selected to one of five levels each in the vertical and horizontal directions. The trimming position is selected by moving th[...]

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    55 C. Registering the Bac kground Ima ge This procedure is used to register settings related to the shading and filter to be used with the background image. 1 Select whether or not to register the background image using the left and right arrow buttons. The display changes as shown below each time the left or right arrow button is pressed. 2 Press [...]

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    56 ● Image Adjustment (Printing Adjustment) This procedure is used to make color and overall image adjustments during printing. If you are performing this procedure immediately after registering a background image, you should be able to skip step 1. 1 Set the mode selector dial to the SETUP position. The Setup menu is displayed. Caution • When [...]

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    57 A. Sharpness Adjustment This procedure is used to adjust sharpness. 1 Press either the left or right arrow button. The sharpness adjustment menu is displayed. Tip • The previously set value is displayed. 3 Press the left or right arrow button. The Image Adjust menu is displayed. Tip • Check that “ SHARPNESS ” is selected (the background [...]

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    58 2 Adjust sharpness with the left or right arrow button. Pressing the right arrow button ( ) increases sharpness. Pressing the left arrow button ( ) decreases sharpness. 3 Once adjustment has been completed, press the OK/SELECT button. The display returns to the Image Adjust menu. Tip • A red ◆ is displayed to the left of the selected setting[...]

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    59 2 Press either the left or right arrow button. The gamma adjustment menu is displayed. Tip • The previously set value is displayed. 3 Select R, G and B levels with the up or down arrow button, and density with the left or right arrow button. Pressing the right arrow button ( ) results in brighter images, while pressing the left arrow button ( [...]

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    60 C. Brightness Adjustment This procedure is used to adjust brightness (brightness of the overall pictures). 1 Select “ BRIGHTNESS ” by pressing the down arrow button. 2 Press either the left or right arrow button. The brightness adjustment menu is displayed. Tip • The previously set value is displayed. 3 Select R, G and B levels with the up[...]

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    61 4 Once adjustments have been completed, press the OK/SELECT button. The display returns to the Image Adjust menu. Tip • A red ◆ is displayed to the left of the selected setting when the brightness is set to a value other than the middle setting. D. Contrast Adjustment This procedure is used to adjust contrast. 1 Select “ CONTRAST ” by pr[...]

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    62 2 Press either the left or right arrow button. The contrast adjustment menu is displayed. Tip • The previously set value is displayed. 3 Select R, G and B levels with the up or down arrow button, and contrast with the left or right arrow button. Pressing the right arrow button ( ) the contrast will be increased, while pressing the left arrow b[...]

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    63 E. Completion of Image Adjustment Image adjustment is completed by enabling the values that have been set for each parameter . 1 Press the OK/SELECT button when image adjustment has been completed. The display returns to the Setup menu. ● Basic Setup This procedure is used to set the margin, fit the image, select the number of frames for index[...]

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    64 2 Select “ BASIC SETUP ” by pressing the down arrow button. 3 Press the left or right arrow button. The Basic Setup menu is displayed. The background will turn to orange. Input Selection Paper Selection Picture Selection Printing Modes Setup POWER ON[...]

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    65 Tips • Selecting [LEFT/BOTTOM ] creates a margin on the left side of paper using horizontal (landscape) orientation, and on the bottom of paper using vertical (por trait) orientation. • Selecting [RIGHT/TOP] creates a margin on the right side of paper using horizontal (landscape) orientation, and on the top of paper using vertical (por trait[...]

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    66 2 Select whether to scale the size of the picture to fit onto the card or to print the picture full size. The display changes as shown below each time the left or right arrow button is pressed. B. Fit to Image Area This procedure is used to select how the printer will scale and print images that do not match the selected print size. 1 Select “[...]

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    67 C. Index Display Selection This procedure is used to switch between a 4 frame and 9 frame thumbnail index display . 1 Select “ INDEX DISPLA Y ” using the down arrow button. 94 2 Select the number of frames to be displayed in the thumbnail index. The display changes as shown below each time the left or right arrow button is pressed. The text [...]

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    68 2 Designate the manner in which the printed date is to de displayed with the left or right arrow button. The display changes in the manner shown below each time the left or right arrow button is pressed. D. Designating Date Order This procedure is used to designate the manner in which the printed date is displayed. 1 Select “DA TE” using the[...]

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    69 E. Adjusting the LCD Panel Brightness This procedure is used to adjust the brightness of the LCD panel. 1 Select “ LCD ADJUSTMENT ” using the down arrow button. 2 Adjust the brightness of the LCD panel using the left and right arrow buttons. Pressing the right arrow button makes the LCD panel lighter , and pressing the left arrow button make[...]

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    70 F . Exif Print This procedure is used to designate whether Exif printing is performed or not. If Exif printing is set, print conditions such as brightness and contrast are automatically corrected in accordance with the picture taking information contained in the image data. 1 Select “ Exif Print ” by pressing the down arrow button. 2 Select [...]

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    71 ➜ G. Completing the Settings Setting is completed by enabling each of the setting of Basic Setup. 1 Press the OK/SELECT button. The display returns to the setup menu. Input Selection Paper Selection Picture Selection Printing Modes Setup POWER ON[...]

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    72 ➜ 2 Select “ ALL CLEAR ” using the down arrow button. ● Clearing the Settings (Returning to the Factory Default Settings) This procedure is used to return all settings made in the printer to their factory defaults. 1 Set the mode selector dial to the SETUP position. The Setup menu is displayed. The background will turn to orange. Input S[...]

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    73 3 Press either the left or the right arrow button. The ALL CLEAR screen appears. 4 Select whether or not to clear all of the settings using the left and right arrow buttons. The display changes as shown below each time the left or right arrow button is pressed. NO YES 5 Press the OK/SELECT button. The display returns to the Setup menu. ➜ Input[...]

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    74 1. Input Selection Select the source from where image data is to be loaded, either from xD-Picture Card or a PC card. ● Using xD-Picture Card 1 Insert the xD-Picture Card into the xD-Picture Card slot. 2 Set the mode selector dial to the INPUT position. 3 Select “xD-Picture Card” with the left or right arrow button. The display changes in [...]

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    75 The xD-Picture Card access lamp flashes when image data is being transferred from the xD- Picture Card. Caution • Never remove the xD-Picture Card while the xD-Picture Card access lamp is flashing. This can damage the xD-Picture Card and prevent it from being used. When loading of image data is completed, the number of image data files on the [...]

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    76 ● Using a PC Card 1 Insert the PC card into the PC card slot. 2 Set the mode selector dial to the INPUT position. 3 Select “ PC Card ” with the left or right arrow button. The display changes in the manner shown below each time an arrow button is pressed. xD-Picture Card PC Card USB POWER ON Input Selection xD-Picture Card PC card USB Setu[...]

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    77 The PC Card access lamp flashes and the image files are loaded from the PC card. Caution • Never remove the PC Card while the PC Card access lamp is flashing. This can damage the PC Card and prevent it from being used. When loading of image data is completed, the number of image data files on the PC card and DPOF selections, when that data is [...]

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    78 2. Paper Selection Select whether A4, A5 wide or A6 wide paper . ● Setting the Paper 1 Set the mode selector dial to the P APER position. 2 Select “ P APER ” with the left or right arrow button. The icon of the selected paper size is displayed on the LCD panel. The display changes as shown below each time an arrow button is pressed. A4 A5 [...]

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    79 3. Pictur e Selection and Setting Pictures are selected using the LCD panel. Settings made in this section include how may prints are to be printed, whether the picture is to oriented vertically or horizontally relative to the paper , and whether or not trimming is to be performed on image data. ● Selecting and Setting Pictures on a Card A. Pi[...]

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    80 3 Confirm the picture displayed on the LCD panel is the picture to be printed. B. Picture Rotation This procedure is used to designate whether the picture to be printed is to be oriented vertically or horizontally on the paper set in “ 2. Paper Selection ” . (Image rotation is only reflected in prints in the ALBUM mode.) 1 Select the desired[...]

  • Page 81

    81 2 Once the picture orientation has been decided, press the OK/SELECT button. Tips • A “ (select mark) ” is displayed on the LCD panel containing the picture selected for printing. • A “ (select mark) ” is displayed when a picture has been selected by the camera. • When desiring to cancel a picture, display that picture and press th[...]

  • Page 82

    82 2 Select the desired area using the up, down, left and right arrow buttons. Pressing the up and down arrow buttons moves the selected area up and down, while pressing the left and right arrow buttons moves the selected area to the left and right. T o cancel the procedure and return to the previous display , press the INDEX button. 3 Press the EN[...]

  • Page 83

    83 4 Scroll around the picture using the up, down, left and right arrow buttons. Pressing the up and down arrow buttons scrolls up and down in the picture, while pressing the left and right arrow buttons scrolls left and right. Tip • If you press the ROT A TE button before the enlarged display , the picture is rotated 90 degrees counterclockwise [...]

  • Page 84

    84 D. Picture Index Display All of the pictures contained on an xD-Picture Card or other media can be displayed in either 4 frame or 9 frame, thumbnail index. This is convenient, for example, when searching for a picture that you want to print. Tip • Per form the procedure to switch between a 4 frame and 9 frame thumbnail index in “ Basic Setup[...]

  • Page 85

    85 E. Selecting the Number of Prints This procedure is used to select the number of copies to be printed for the picture displayed. 1 Press the MENU button. The picture select menu is displayed. ➜ 3 Select the desired picture using the left and right arrow buttons. Pressing the right arrow button moves the selection to the next image, while press[...]

  • Page 86

    86 2 Select the number of copies to be printed with the left or right arrow button. Tips • Up to a maximum of 50 copies can be printed. • When more than 50 copies are seleced in DPOF data, the number of prints is set to 50. • If “ 0 ” pictures is designated, either printing is not selected or canceled, and the picture is not printed. • [...]

  • Page 87

    87 2 Select trimming with the left or right arrow button. The display changes in the manner shown below each time the left or right arrow button is pressed. When trimming has not been selected: When trimming has already been selected: OFF NEW ON OFF NEW Proceed to step 2 of “ H. Setting the T rimming Position ” (page 92) when not performing tri[...]

  • Page 88

    88 G. Selecting the T rimming Size The trimming size is selected by adjusting the size of the guidelines. The picture is trimmed (cropped) to the size outlined by those guidelines. There are 2 methods of selecting the trimming size: “ Free T rimming ” which enables a 10-position adjustment of each vertical and horizontal guideline and “ 3:4 T[...]

  • Page 89

    89 3 Press the OK/SELECT button. The bottom and right guidelines can now be adjusted. T o return to the previous display , press the MENU button. ➜ 4 Adjust the bottom and right guidelines using the up, down, left and right arrow buttons. Each guideline can be moved to any point within the 10-position adjustment area. Pressing the up and down arr[...]

  • Page 90

    90 1 Press the OK/SELECT button. T rimming is now possible. ➜ 3:4 T rimming 5 Once the trimming size has been selected, press the OK/SELECT button. The display changes to that for setting the trimming position. ➜ Input Selection Paper Selection Picture Selection POWER ON Setup Green Green White White[...]

  • Page 91

    91 2 Select the trimming size using the ENLARGE button or the INDEX button. The vertical:horizontal ratio is changed to a 3:4 ratio with 10-position adjustment possible. Pressing the ENLARGE button increases the trimming size, while pressing the INDEX button decreases it. 3 Once the trimming size has been selected, press the OK/SELECT button. The d[...]

  • Page 92

    92 H. Setting the T rimming Position 1 Designate the trimming position with the four arrow buttons. Pressing the up and down arrow button moves the trimming range up and down, while pressing the left and right arrow button moves the trimming range to the left and right. 2 Press the OK/SELECT button. This completes setting of trimming. Tip • When [...]

  • Page 93

    93 3 Press the OK/SELECT button. This completes print selection for the displayed picture. Once picture selection and setting have been completed, proceed to “ 4. Printing Modes ” (page 95). Caution • Although the picture that has actually been trimmed is not displayed on the LCD panel, the trimming mark is shown. ➜ Input Selection Paper Se[...]

  • Page 94

    94 ● Printing All Pictures on a Card It is convenient to use the “ ALL SELECT ” function when you want to print out all the image data recorded on a card. 1 Press the MENU button and the picture select menu will be displayed, then press the down arrow button to select “ ALL SELECT ” . 2 Set “ SELECT ” with the left or right arrow butt[...]

  • Page 95

    95 4. Printing Modes The P-440 has five printing modes: ST ANDARD, CARD, PHOTO-ALBUM, P ASSPOR T and INDEX. These modes make it possible to change the layout on the paper , print the date, or arrange the pictures using filters. ● ST ANDARD printing In this mode, you can select a single picture and print it out on an entire sheet of paper (single [...]

  • Page 96

    96 B. Selecting Layout T ype The layout of the picture to be printed is selected for the paper set in “ 2. Paper Selection ” . 1 Press the MENU button. The standard printing menu is displayed. 2 Select the layout with the left or right arrow button. The display changes in the manner shown below each time the left or right arrow button is presse[...]

  • Page 97

    97 A5 WIDE: Tip • The picture layout is displayed in gray . 3 Once the layout has been decided, press the OK/SELECT button. The display returns to the standard printing menu. C. Printing the Date This procedure is used to designate whether the date and/or time at which the picture was taken will be displayed on the print and, if it will be, wheth[...]

  • Page 98

    98 2 Select date printing with the left or right arrow button. The display changes in the manner shown below each time the left or right arrow button is pressed. OFF DA T E TIME DA T E • TIME OFF : The date is not printed. DA TE : The date is printed. TIME : The 24 hour time is printed. DA TE • TIME : Both the date and time are printed. The dat[...]

  • Page 99

    99 2 Select the filter to be used with the left or right arrow button. The filter can be selected in the manner shown below each time the left or right arrow button is pressed. OFF B&W SEPIA OFF : Filter processing is not performed. B&W : Pictures are printed in black and white. SEPIA : Pictures are printed with a sepia tone. E. Confirming [...]

  • Page 100

    100 2 Review the pictures that have been selected for printing with the left or right arrow button. Previews of pictures selected for printing are sequentially displayed each time the left or right arrow button is pressed, making it possible to check pictures before they are printed. 3 Select the number of copies to be printed with the up or down a[...]

  • Page 101

    101 ● CARD printing Use of the special-purpose card paper lets you make cards from a single picture or multiple selected pictures. Be sure to use the approved P-A4P paper for the “ POSTCARD ” setting and P-4AL paper for the “ 4 PRECUT ” setting. Caution • When using postcard paper , the image is scaled to fit the cutout which may result[...]

  • Page 102

    102 B. Setting the Card Size Select the card size (layout) of the pictures to be printed for the paper set in “ 2. Paper Selection ” . 1 Press the MENU button. The card printing menu is displayed. 2 Select the layout with the left or right arrow button. The display changes in the manner shown below each time the left or right arrow button is pr[...]

  • Page 103

    103 C. Printing the Date This procedure is used to designate whether the date and/or time at which the picture was taken will be displayed on the print. Also, whether it will be just the date, just the time or both the date and time. 1 Select “ PRINT DA TE ” by pressing the down arrow button. 2 Select date printing with the left or right arrow [...]

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    104 D. Selecting Filters A sepia or black and white filter can be applied to the picture to be printed. 1 Select “ FIL TER ” by pressing the down arrow button. 2 Select the filter to be used with the left or right arrow button. The filter can be selected in the manner shown below each time the left or right arrow button is pressed. OFF B&W [...]

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    105 E. Selecting Stamps T en kinds of stamp images stored in the P-440 can be arranged on a card to be printed. 1 Select “ ST AMP ” by pressing the down arrow button. Caution • If multiple pictures have been selected for printing the “ ST AMP “ option is not available. • T o use stamps select, one picture at a time for printing. 2 Selec[...]

  • Page 106

    106 The display change in the manner shown below each time the left or right arrow button is pressed. 3 Once the stamp to be used has been decided, press the OK/SELECT button. POWER ON Input Selection Paper Selection Picture Selection Printing Modes STANDARD CARD PHOTO-ALBUM PASSPORT INDEX Setup OFF[...]

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    107 E-1 Selecting the Stamp Size This procedure is used to select the size of the stamp to be printed to one of four sizes. 1 Select the stamp size with the up or down arrow button. The display changes in the manner shown below each time the up or down arrow button is pressed. XL L M S 2 Once the stamp size has been selected, press the OK/SELECT bu[...]

  • Page 108

    108 2 Once the picture has been turned, press the OK/SELECT button. E-3 Stamp Position This procedure is used to select on the position where the stamp is to be printed. 1 Select the position where the stamp is to be arranged with the arrow buttons. The position of the stamp moves each time the arrow buttons are pressed. 2 Once the position has bee[...]

  • Page 109

    109 F . Confirming the Settings 1 Press the OK/SELECT button. The display returns to the card printing preview menu. Caution • The stamp may be clipped if it is positioned too close to an edge. Tip • When a stamp has been selected, the area indicated by the black square surrounded by a white frame indicates the stamp. 2 Review the pictures that[...]

  • Page 110

    110 ● PHOT O-ALBUM printing This mode is selected when you wish to print out pictures in the form of a photo album. Y ou can also add a background or stamp, or decorate pictures with a frame. Caution • If you selected “FIT to IMAGE AREA” (page 66), the image will be printed within a 3:4 vertical:horizontal ratio frame which may result in pa[...]

  • Page 111

    111 B. Paper Orientation This mode is used to select the paper orientation of the photo album page to either horizontal (landscape) or vertical (portrait). 1 Press the MENU button. The photo-album printing menu is displayed. 2 Select the paper orientation with the left or right arrow button. The display changes in the manner shown below each time t[...]

  • Page 112

    112 C. Selecting Layout T ype This procedure is used to select the layout of the pictures to be printed using the page orientation selected in procedure B. 1 Select “ LA YOUT ” by pressing the down arrow button. 2 Select the layout with the left or right arrow button. The display changes in the manner shown below each time the left or right arr[...]

  • Page 113

    113 A5 WIDE/V ertical (Portrait): A5 WIDE/Horizontal (Landscape): 3 Once the layout has been selected, press the OK/SELECT button. The display returns to the photo-album printing menu. D. Printing the Date This procedure is used to designate whether the date and/or time at which the picture was taken will be displayed on the print. Also, whether it[...]

  • Page 114

    114 2 Select date printing with the left or right arrow button. The display changes in the manner shown below each time the left or right arrow button is pressed. OFF DA T E TIME DA T E • TIME OFF : The date is not printed. DA TE : The date is printed. TIME : The 24 hour time is printed. DA TE • TIME : Both the date and time are printed. The da[...]

  • Page 115

    115 2 Select the filter to be used with the left or right arrow button. The display changes in the manner shown below each time the left or right arrow button is pressed. OFF B&W SEPIA OFF : Filter processing is not performed. B&W : Pictures are printed in black and white. SEPIA : Pictures are printed with a sepia tone. F . Selecting Stamps[...]

  • Page 116

    116 2 Select the stamp to be used with the left or right arrow button. A stamp is not printed when “ OFF ” is designated. The display changes in the manner shown below each time the left or right arrow button is pressed. 3 Once the stamp to be used has been selected, press the OK/SELECT button. Input Selection Paper Selection Picture Selection [...]

  • Page 117

    117 F-1 Selecting the Stamp Size This procedure is used to select the size of the stamp to be printed to one of foure sizes. 1 Select stamp size with the up or down arrow button. The display changes in the manner shown below each time the up or down arrow button is pressed. XL L M S 2 Once the stamp size has been selected, press the OK/SELECT butto[...]

  • Page 118

    118 2 Once the position has been selected, press the OK/SELECT button. The display returns to the photo-album printing menu. G. Selecting Frames This procedure is used to select a frame for each picture. Frames are pre-registered in the P-440. 1 Select “ FRAME ” by pressing the down arrow button. ➜ The text will turn to green. Input Selection[...]

  • Page 119

    119 2 Select the frame using the left or right arrow button. The display changes in the manner shown below each time the left or right arrow button is pressed. OFF SHADO W BLA CK LINE WHITE WOOD MET AL SHADE OFF OFF : No frame is printed. BLACK LINE : A black line is printed around the picture. WHITE : A white line is printed around the picture. SH[...]

  • Page 120

    120 2 Select a background using the left or right arrow button. A background is not shown if “ OFF ” is selected. If “ USER ” is selected, the background pictures registered in “ Background Setup ” (page 48) can be used. “ USER ” : A user registered background is used filling the entire sheet. “ TILE ” : Small pictures are arran[...]

  • Page 121

    121 H-1 Background Rotation If a “ USER ” registered background has been selected, the background can be rotated. Caution • This procedure cannot be performed if “ TILE ” or “ TILE (gradation) ” has been designated. 1 Select the background orientation using the ROT A TE button. The picture is rotated 90 degrees in a counter - clockwis[...]

  • Page 122

    122 I. Confirm the Setting 1 Press the OK/SELECT button. The display returns to the photo-album printing preview menu. 2 Review the pictures that have been selected for printing with the left or right arrow button. Previews of pictures selected for printing are sequentially displayed each time the left or right arrow button is pressed, making it po[...]

  • Page 123

    123 3 Select the number of copies with the up or down arrow button. The display changes in the manner shown below each time the up or down arrow button is pressed. In the case of photo-album printing, be sure to check the vertical (portrait) and horizontal (landscape) layout of the pictures (page 80). Tips • Up to a maximum of 50 prints can be de[...]

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    124 ● P ASSPORT printing In this mode, you can place one picture or reserved multiple pictures for printing onto one sheet of paper . Caution • Paper types that can be used for P ASSPORT printing are only A4 and A6 WIDE. A5 WIDE paper cannot be used for P ASSPORT printing. When performing P ASSPORT printing, be sure to set A4 or A6 WIDE paper a[...]

  • Page 125

    125 B. Selecting Layout T ype The layout of the picture to be printed is selected for the paper set in “ 2. Paper Selection ” (page 78). 1 Press the MENU button. The passport printing menu is displayed. 2 Select the layout with the left or right arrow button. The display changes in the manner shown below each time the left or right arrow button[...]

  • Page 126

    126 A6 WIDE: [For P-440U/P-440U(T)] Input Selection Paper Selection Picture Selection Printing Modes STANDARD CARD PHOTO-ALBUM PASSPORT INDEX POWER ON Setup C. Selecting Filters A sepia or black and white filter can be applied to the picture to be printed. 1 Select “ FIL TER ” with the down arrow button. The text will turn to green. Tips • Th[...]

  • Page 127

    127 2 Select the filter to be used with the left or right arrow button. The filter can be selected in the manner shown below each time the left or right arrow button is pressed. OFF B&W SEPIA OFF : Filter processing is not performed. B&W : Pictures are printed in black and white. SEPIA : Pictures are printed with a sepia tone. D. Confirming[...]

  • Page 128

    128 2 Review the pictures that have been selected for printing with the left or right arrow button. Previews of pictures selected for printing are sequentially displayed each time the left or right arrow button is pressed, making it possible to check pictures before they are printed. 3 Select the number of copies to be printed with the up or down a[...]

  • Page 129

    129 Input Selection Paper Selection Picture Selection Printing Modes STANDARD CARD PHOTO-ALBUM PASSPORT INDEX POWER ON Setup ● INDEX printing This mode is selected when you want to print out thumbnail images of all pictures recorded on a xD- Picture Card or other type of memory card. This is convenient when you have not decided which pictures you[...]

  • Page 130

    130 B. Paper Orientation This procedure is used to select paper orientation in order to select whether the index is to be produced using paper in the vertical (portrait) or horizontal (landscape) direction. 1 Press the MENU button. The index printing menu is displayed with “ PAPER ” selected. 2 Select paper orientation with the left or right ar[...]

  • Page 131

    131 Input Selection Paper Selection Picture Selection Printing Modes STANDARD CARD PHOTO-ALBUM PASSPORT INDEX POWER ON Setup C. Selecting Layout T ype This procedure is used to select the layout of pictures to be printed for the selected paper orientation in step 2 of “B. Paper Orientation”. 1 Select “LA YOUT” by pressing the down arrow but[...]

  • Page 132

    132 2 Designate how the date is printed using the left and right arrow buttons. The display changes as shown below each time the left or right arrow button is pressed. OFF : The date is not printed. DA TE : The date is printed. TIME : The 24 hour time is printed. D. Printing the Date This procedure is used to designate whether the date or time at w[...]

  • Page 133

    133 Input Selection Paper Selection Picture Selection Printing Modes STANDARD CARD PHOTO-ALBUM PASSPORT INDEX POWER ON Setup E. Print File Name This procedure is used to designate whether or not the file name will be displayed on the print. 1 Select “ PRINT FILE NAME ” using the down arrow button. 2 Select whether or not the file name will be p[...]

  • Page 134

    134 F . Designation of Picture Printing Order This procedure is used to select the order in which pictures to be printed are arranged. 1 Select “ SOR T ” by pressing the down arrow button. 2 Select the order of pictures with the left or right arrow button. The display changes in the manner shown below each time the left or right arrow button is[...]

  • Page 135

    135 G. Last Page Processing Designation In the case of index printing, there are times when only a small number of pictures are printed on the last page. When this occurs, this setting can be useful for setting the printer to not print the last page, thereby saving on paper and ink ribbon costs. 1 Select “ LAST PAGE ” by pressing the down arrow[...]

  • Page 136

    136 H. Confirming the Setting 1 Press the OK/SELECT button. The display returns to the index printing preview menu. 2 Review the number of pictures that have been selected for printing with the left or right arrow button. ➜ ➜ Pictures not displayed in the INDEX mode, but rather a preview of the pictures is displayed using gray squares. Input Se[...]

  • Page 137

    137 3 Select the number of copies with the up and down arrow buttons. The display changes in the manner shown below each time the up or down arrow button is pressed. Tips • Up to a maximum of 50 prints can be designated. • The number of prints can be designated one print at a time for 1-9 prints, and in units of 10 prints each for 10 to 50 prin[...]

  • Page 138

    138 5. Printing The next step is to print pictures selected for printing. Before performing printing, recheck the settings made for paper usage and pictures. 1 Press the PRINT button. Printing is executed. Caution • The time required for printing varies according to the picture size and compression ratio of the digital camera used to take the pic[...]

  • Page 139

    139 1 Carefully bend along the vertical scored lines on the top and bottom. 2 T ear the paper vertically . 3 Carefully bend along the horizontal scored lines on the top and bottom. 4 T ear the paper horizontally . Tips • The “ PRINTING ” lamp lights when printing is in progress. • Continuously press the MENU/PRINT Cancel button to cancel pr[...]

  • Page 140

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

  • Page 141

    141 Message Cause Corrective Action • The inserted xD-Picture Card or PC card cannot be read. • The card ( xD-Picture Card or PC Card ) has been removed while the printer was operating. • A card (xD-Picture Card or PC Card) has not been inserted into the printer . • Unable to read image data. • There is no data recorded on the inserted xD[...]

  • Page 142

    142 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. • The temperature of the thermal head is too high. • Paper has bec[...]

  • Page 143

    143 Message Cause Corrective Action • The printer is out of paper . • The printer is out of ink ribbon. • Paper of a dif ferent 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. • Paper has been installed that is di[...]

  • Page 144

    144 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. • Register a different picture for the background. • Register a background.[...]

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    145 Appendix The P-440 lets you first designate the printing mode and then designate the method for processing the printed pictures by operating the mode selector dial, enabling you to produce a wide variety of prints. Y ou can even enjoy creating your own original prints. Please note that the types of print processing that are available vary in ea[...]

  • Page 146

    146 ◆ ST ANDARD In this mode, you can select a single picture and print it out on an entire sheet of paper (single picture print), print out one picture or up to a maximum of 16 selected multiple pictures on an A4 sheet of paper or divide a picture up into a maximum of 6 prints on A5 wide paper . In addition, you can also print out pictures selec[...]

  • Page 147

    147 ◆ PHOT O-ALBUM This mode is selected when you wish to print out pictures in the form of a photo album. Y ou can also add a background or stamp to the paper or decorate pictures with a frame. (page 1 10) ◆ P ASSPORT In this mode, you can place one picture or different pictures for printing onto one sheet of paper . This mode is useful for pr[...]

  • Page 148

    148 ◆ INDEX This mode is selected when you want to print out thumbnail images of all pictures recorded on a xD- Picture Card or other type of memory card. This is convenient when you have not decided which pictures you want to print or when you want to obtain a list of image data. (page 129) Tip • The file name is printed on the print. Dependin[...]

  • Page 149

    149 ● Explanation of the LCD Panel Y ou can check and select pictures or select a printing mode while viewing the LCD panel. <Input Selection> Select xD-Picture Card, PC Card or USB to designate the source from which pictures to be printed are to be read. The method for input of image data is selected by pressing the left or right arrow but[...]

  • Page 150

    150 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. <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. <Print[...]

  • Page 151

    151 ● 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 dif ferent types of color generation syste[...]

  • Page 152

    152 ● DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) DPOF refers to a format used by DPOF enabled digital cameras to record printing information on a memory card, 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[...]

  • Page 153

    153 Sensor Thermal head ● Cleaning the Printer Although varying according to how much the printer is used, clean the printer when it appears that printing quality has decreased significantly . In addition, since the inside of the printer may be hot immediately after use, wait for a while after turning off the power before cleaning. 1 T urn of f t[...]

  • Page 154

    154 3 Gently wipe the head with a cotton swab moistened with a small amount of alcohol. Caution • Be careful not to damage the thermal head. • Handle alcohol with care. (Alcohol is flammable. T urn of f the printer and make sure the printer and thermal head have completely cooled before cleaning with Alcohol.) • Never touch the thermal head d[...]

  • Page 155

    155 2 Remove the used ink ribbon. Disconnect both ends of the bobbins from the ink cassette. Tips • The ink cassette can be used repeatedly . Make sure not to discard the ink cassette. • Used ink ribbon (including the bobbins) are made of plastic. Dispose of these in accordance with the disposal procedures in your area. 3 Install a new ink ribb[...]

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