Troubleshooting

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

<When a Problem Occurs>

Problem

 

Cause

 

Corrective Action

 

 

 

 

Power does not

• The power cord may not be plugged

Turn off the printer power and check

come on

 

in.

 

the plug of the power cord.

 

There may be a problem with the

Try plugging in the power cord of

 

 

power outlet.

 

another electrical appliance and check

 

 

 

 

if it operates properly when plugged

 

 

 

 

into that power outlet.

 

 

 

 

 

Unable to print from

The inserted card may not be able to

Check if the card is inserted properly.

a card

 

be read.

Check whether the card contains

 

There may be no image data on the

 

image data.

 

 

card.

Check for soiling of the card contacts

 

The card may be damaged.

 

and the use of the card.

 

 

 

 

 

Unable to print from

The interface cable may be

Check the connection of the interface

PC

 

disconnected.

 

cable.

 

The specifications of the interface

Check whether a bi-directional

 

 

cable may not be correct.

 

parallel cable (Windows) or USB

 

The input mode may be set

 

cable (Windows 98, Macintosh) is

 

 

incorrectly.

 

being used.

 

The printer driver may not be installed

Check the connection method

 

 

or incorrect.

 

(Parallel, USB) and input mode.

 

 

 

Check whether the printer driver is

 

 

 

 

installed correctly. Try re-installing as

 

 

 

 

necessary.

 

 

 

 

 

Unable to print

There may be something wrong with

Check the image data with a digital

correctly

 

the image data.

 

camera, PC, etc.

 

The ink ribbon may not be installed

Check the installation of the ink

 

 

properly.

 

ribbon and ink cassette.

 

The cause may be the settings for

Check each setting.

 

 

filter, color tone or paper orientation.

Clean the printing head.

 

The printing head may be soiled.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Appendix

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Olympus P-400 manual Troubleshooting, 55 US, Problem Cause Corrective Action

P-400 specifications

The Olympus P-400 is a professional-grade dye-sublimation printer recognized for its exceptional print quality and versatility. It is particularly popular among photographers and businesses in need of high-quality photo printing. The P-400 employs advanced technology to produce vibrant, durable prints with a smooth finish.

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