Olympus P-200 - Manual

Installing the Software Install the Windows 95/98/Me printer driver software on the provided floppy disk in your PC. This description uses a PC running Windows 98 as an example. Select [Search for the best driver for your device] and click [Next]. Easy installation (plug & play) 1 2 Connect the ...

Insert the floppy disk into the PC's floppy drive. Select [Floppy disk drive] and click [Next]. Follow the on-screen instructions. 4 5 7

Manual installation Click the [Start] button of Windows, point [Setup] and click [Printer]. Double-click the [AddPrinter] icon. The [Add Printer Wizard] dialog box appears. Select [Local printer] as the printer connection destination. Olympus does not guarantee that this printer will operate correct...

Insert the floppy disk into the PC's floppy drive and select [Use disk]. Set the floppy disk drive as the [Copy source of distributed file.] The drive name of the floppy disk drive varies depending on the setup of each PC. Check your PC's instruction manual if you are not sure. When you find the fil...

Printing You can print images created using commercially available image processing or retouching applications using this printer driver software. Run the application and open the images you want to print. Set the image size to 1280 x 960 pixels or less for printing, image processing or retouching. ...

Click [OK] to close the [Printer Setup] dialog box. In the [File] menu, click [Print]. The [Print] dialog box appears. Set the number of prints [Copies]. The print copies can be set up to 25. The dialog box shown above is an example using the Olympus CAMEDIA Master 2.0 application. The contents of d...

To cancel printing When the print monitor is displayed: Click [Cancel printing]. When data is left in the Windows printer spooler: Click the [Start] button. Point [Setup] and click [Printer]. Double-click [OLYMPUS P-200] to open the [OLYMPUS P-200] win- dow. Click the name of the queued document you...

Tips for printing To get the best printing results, be sure to read the instruction manual of the application you are using. Information on how to change the resolution and image size is especially important. In addition, read the following tip. Print in an environment with as large color display ca...

Split Print You can split a sheet of print paper into multiple planes and print the same image on each of them. In the [File] menu of the application, click [Print]. The [Print] dialog box appears. Click [Properties]. [OLYMPUS P-200-LPT1: Properties] appears. Set the split method in the [Paper] shee...

Images can be printed in one of the following split methods. 4-split print 9-split print 16-split print To obtain correct split prints (with an application that prints images ac- cording to the resolution of the printer): Set the resolution to 320 dpi and image size to 1280 x 960 pixels. Please refe...

Adjusting the Image Quality You can adjust the brightness, depth, contrast and sharpness of an image for printing. [Brightness], [Depth] and [Contrast] each can be adjusted in 21 steps between -10 and +10. [Sharpness] can be adjusted in 11 steps between -5 and +5. To return to the default settings, ...

Troubleshooting Guide To solve problems you may experience with the printer driver, check the trou- bleshooting guide before calling for service. If the problem persists, contact you dealer for information what to do next. Please also refer to the Instruction manual provided with the printer. Sympto...

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P-200 Digital Color Printer Instructions Thank you for purchasing this Olympus digital color printer. Before using this product, read this manual carefully to ensure correctuse.

Owner's Record The model and serial numbers arelocated at the rear. Record the serialnumber in the space provided below.You will need to refer to these numberswhenever you call your dealer regard-ing this product.Model No. P-200 Serial No. ______ Declaration of Conformity Trade Name:Model No.: Respo...

Table of Contents Introduction............................................. 4 Precautions .............................................. 4 Safety precautions .................................. 5 Care and storage................................... 10 Getting Started Unpacking the printer................

Introduction Thank you for purchasing this OLYMPUS digital color printer. Read this manual and warrantycarefully. Keep them handy for futurereference and when requesting service. Make sure that the date of purchase anddealer's name are included on your warranty. Precautions Before using the printer,...

Safety precautions It is dangerous to tamper with the printer because this could cause fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in death or seriousinjury. Before use, read the safety precautions carefully andfollow them for proper handling. This manual uses the following icons to indicate hazardou...

WARNING Do not damage the power cord. A damaged power cord may result in fire or electric shock.To prevent the cord from being damaged, DO NOT: Jerk the cord to pull it out. Bend the cord excessively. Heat the cord.Place heavy objects on the cord.Rewire the cord. If the power cord is damaged, contac...

WARNING Do not use the printer in the following places. Unstable or inclined surfaces.Places exposed to dust and other particles (such as outdoors, particularly on a beach). Places subject to rain and water drops, or enclosed places where condensation could occur such as inside a plastic bag. Do not...

WARNING Observe the following when using the optional B-200NH rechargeable battery. Never disassemble, destroy or short-circuit the battery, or throw it in a fire. Doing so may cause an explosion. To recharge the battery, mount it on the printer.If recharging does not finish even though specified re...

NOTE 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 vent. Do not put the printer in the following places. - Place with poor ventilation - On a soft surface like a rug or bed Do not put the printer on an unstable surfac...

Care and storage Beware of moisture condensation. Moisture condensation means that water vapor in the air becomes liquid andsticks to the printer surface. This phenomenon is caused by the following. Rapidly heating the room in which the printer is placedCool air (from an air conditioner, etc.) blown...

Getting Started Unpacking the printer Make sure that the following accessories are suppliedwith your printer. If you are missing any of theseaccessories, contact your dealer immediately. E2AC AC power adapter (1) Paper feed cassette (1) CB-200UC power cord (1) Rear cover (installed to the printer bo...

What you can do with the P-200 digital color printer Easy printing of images recorded in SmartMedia orCompactFlash You can print images from SmartMedia or CompactFlash recorded with Olympus digital cameras. Making a variety of prints You can make a variety of prints including split printswith multip...

13 Identifying the parts POWER button Cooling fan window PRINT button Control panel Card cover Rechargeable battery unlock lever DC power input connector IEEE1284 26-pin parallel interfaceconnector Paper feed cassette compartmentcover Cartridge compartment lid Ink ribbon cartridge SmartMedia slot Co...

Operation Panel PRINT button (+) and (-) buttons SmartMedia/Compact Flash buttonDATE buttonNUMBER buttonSPLIT buttonSHARPNESS buttonPRINT MODE buttonPOWER buttonACCESS/CHARGE indicatorERROR indicatorPAPER/RIBBON alarm indicatorPRINTING indicator Control Panel Frame Number/File name/Numberof print co...

Setting up the printer Connecting the power supply To supply power from the provided AC adapter 1. Plug the printer power cord into the AC adapter. 2. Plug the AC adapter power cord into a wall outlet, then plug the other end of the printer power cord into the printer's DC power input connector. 3. ...

Notes • Recharging time varies depending on the remaining battery power and environmentalconditions. • Even when the battery is installed, it is not recharged while the printer is set to ON.Recharging only takes place when the printer is OFF. • Once you started recharging, it is recommended that you...

4. Remaining battery power indication The remaining battery power is indicated for 12 seconds after the printer is turned ON and during printing. The remaining battery power indicator segments light according to the following. lights (turns off automatically): The battery is fully charged. You can p...

Loading the ink ribbon cartridge Note • When using the ink ribbon cartridgecompartment for the first time, remove the head protection sheet from theinside. Always use the ink ribbon cartridge and print paper supplied together in the same carton. Open the cartridge compartment lid of the printer by p...

If the cartridge compartment lid does not close: Remove the ink ribbon cartridge, and then re-insert it. Cautions • The cartridge compartment may become very hot during or after operation. Do not insert your finger or hand inside thecartridge compartment. When placing an ink ribbon cartridge on some...

Storage precaution • Do not store an ink ribbon cartridge in aplace subject to high temperature or humidity, excessive dust or direct sunlight. Handling the ink ribbon cartridge To replace an ink ribbon cartridge Open the cartridge compartment lid, take out the usedink ribbon cartridge and replace i...

Loading print paper Cautions • Be careful not to stain or damage the paper feed guide. • Do not touch the print surface (the glossy surface with nothingprinted on it) when handling print paper. • Do not leave print paper in a place subject toexcessive dust. Clearprints cannot be obtained if dust or ...

Note • If you need to transport the paper feed cassettewith print paper loaded in it, put the paper feedcassette in a bag or othercontainer. Storage precautions • Do not store print paper in a place subject to high temperature or humidity, excessive dust or direct sunlight. • When it is necessary to...

Basic Printing Printing images recorded on the card (SmartMedia or CompactFlash) The following procedure describes how to select asingle image from the card and print it on a single (full-screen) screen Standard print Every time you press the PRINT MODE button, theprint mode changes in the following...

Note • When you use a card that contains images captured by a different camera, the frame numbersdisplayed by yourcamera may notcorrespond with the onesshown by the printer. Tomake sure that theprinter prints the correctimage, use the indexprint function (see page33). Or, if your cameracan display f...

• SmartMedia cards always have priority, even when aCompactFlash card has already been inserted first. If you want to use data from the CompactFlash card,press the SmartMedia/Compact Flash button to select it. • Keep the card cover open while SmartMedia is inserted in the printer. <Control panel ...

• If CompactFlash cannot be inserted easily, do not force it in, but remove it,check the CompactFlash insertion orientation andretry insertion from the beginning. • The image recorded in CompactFlash should be printed as it wasrecorded using anOlympus digital camera. Proper display and printing perf...

Printing Press the (+) or (-) button to select the framenumber of the image to be printed. To change the frame number display to file name display: The frame number display on the control panel can be switched to file name display. Press and hold the DATEand NUMBER buttons simultaneously for about 2...

Note • If your digital camera does not assign file names using 7 digits, use the frame number display function (withthe FRAME indicator lit). The corresponding framenumbers can be checkedby performing indexprinting (see page 33). Caution • When the button function is switched to the frame numberdisp...

Cautions • Never attempt to insert or remove theSmartMedia orCompactFlash card whilethe ACCESS/CHARGEindicator on theoperation panel is blinking. Otherwise, the card's formatting may bedestroyed, making itunusable. • Do not insert or remove the SmartMedia orCompactFlash card during printing. Otherwi...

Other Printing Functions Making split prints You can select the same image for 2-split, 4-split, 9-splitor 16-split planes and print them on single sheet ofprint paper. SPLIT button NUMBER button (+) and (-) buttons PRINT button PRINTING indicator PAPER/RIBBON alarm indicator Before you begin printi...

Press the NUMBER button to select the number ofprint copies displaySelect the desired number of print copies with the (+) or (-) button. Any number between 1 and 25 can be selected (see step 2 on page 28). Press the PRINT button. The PRINTING indicator lights and the image will be printed in the sel...

Select the last frame number (FRAME) by pressing the NUMBER button, then select the desired frame number where you want to start printing with the (+) or (-) button.(30 images including and located before the selected frame number or file name will be printedin reverse order.) <Frame No. designat...

Printing all recorded images in a SmartMedia or CompactFlash card Note • In all-frame printing, all recorded images on the card will be printed in reverse order startingfrom the selected frame.Make sure that the last frame number is displayed as the startingframe number whenprinting all images. Othe...

Printing DPOF-reserved images You can print all the images reserved for DPOFprinting by the digital camera. Images can be printed as one full size image per sheet. However, note thatcertain digital cameras do not have the DPOF facility. For DPOF setting, refer to your digital camera'sinstruction man...

Notes • DPOF allows printing of images designated byOlympus digital camerasprovided with the DPOFreservation facility. • When DPOF reservation is used, only sharpness can be adjusted with this printer. • If trimming is specified in the DPOF reservation,printing may take longer. • DPOF reservation is...

Adjusting the sharpness Note • With some types of images, the contour may be excessively enhanced. Press the SHARPNESS button to select the degree of contour correction in prints. SHARPNESS button Every time you press the SHARPNESS button, theindicator changes in the order of NORMAL, SOFT andSHARP. ...

For Your Information Troubleshooting Use the following measures to solve problems you mayexperience with your printer, and also read the Installa-tion Guide provided with the optional P-200 connec- tion kit. If the problem persists, contact you dealer. For Your Information Cannot turn the printer ON...

For Your Information The control panel displays 000 when the card is inserted. There is no recognizable image data on the card. Check your camera's manual to confirm that itsrecording format is compatible with the printer (DCF/EXIF). The error display (-E-) appears when the card is inserted. The car...

The ERROR, PAPER/RIBBON and PRINTING indicators blink. Paper is jammed. Remove jammed paper. (See below.) The ACCESS/CHARGE indicator blinks. The SmartMedia or CompactFlash card is being accessed. Wait a few minutes without removing the card. For Your Information The ERROR indicator blinks. The cart...

If you open the cartridge compartment lid bymistake during printing: 1. Close the cartridge compartment lid to eject print paper automatically. 2. If the print paper is not ejected automatically, remove the paper feed cassette and remove the print paper projecting from the paper feed cassette compar...

About the ink ribbon cartridge and print paper For Your Information Always use the ink ribbon cartridge and print paper specified by Olympus. They are available by ordering the followingOlympus model number (as of October 2000). Print Pack, Standard Set: The standard set contains an ink ribbon cartr...

Specifications Printer Printing system Sublimation dye transfer printing4-pass printing (Yellow/Magenta/ Cyan and protective overcoat layer) Resolution 320 dpi Effective pixels 1280 (H) x 960 (V) dots (maximum) Print paper size 4.9 x 3.1 inches (125.6 x 80 mm) Printing size 4 (H) x 3 (V) inches (max...

FCC notice This equipment generates and uses radio frequencyenergy and if not installed and used properly, that is, in strict accordance with the manufacturer's instructions, may cause interference to radio and television recep-tion. It has been type tested and found to comply withthe limits for a C...

Accessories Print pack (standard set, P-25N) Dedicated rechargeable battery (B-200NH) PC connection kit, parallel (C-P20P) PC connection kit, USB (C-P20U) Gadget bag for P-200SmartMedia (8 MB/16 MB/32 MB/64 MB) For Your Information (as of October 2000) 47

Print index Standard print Split printing (Page 31) 2-split print 4-split print 9-split print 16-split print Index printing (Page 33) Date printing (Page 37) IBM PC/AT is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation of the U.S.A.Microsoft and Windows are registered trademark...