Olympus Stylus 500 Digital - Manual (Page 111)

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Printing pictures
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Print settings (DPOF)
Print reservation allows you to save printing data (the number of prints and the date/
time information) with the pictures stored on the card.
With print reservation, you can print out pictures easily either at home using a
personal DPOF-compatible printer or at a print shop that supports DPOF. DPOF is
a standard format used to record automatic print information from digital cameras.
You can print out pictures automatically, at home or at a photo shop, by storing data,
such as which pictures you want to print and the number of prints, on the card.
Pictures with print reservations can be printed using the following procedures.
Printing using a DPOF-compatible photo shop.
You can print the pictures following the print reservation data.
Printing using a DPOF-compatible printer.
Printing is possible directly from thr special printer without using a computer.
For more details, refer to the printer’s instruction manual. A PC card adapter
may also be necessary.
How to make print reservations
TIPS
Relation between printing and record mode when shooting
The resolution of a computer/printer is generally based on the number of dots
(pixels) per square inch. That is indicated by dpi (dots per inch). The higher the
dpi value, the better the printed results. Keep in mind, however, that the dpi of
the picture does not change. This means that when you print an image with a
higher resolution, the size of the printed picture will be smaller. Although you
can print magnified images, picture quality will decrease.
If you want to print large, high-quality pictures, set the record mode as high as
possible when taking the pictures.
g“Record mode” (P.25)
Note
• DPOF reservations set by another device cannot be changed by this camera.
Make changes using the original device.
• If a card contains DPOF reservations set by another device, entering
reservations using this camera may overwrite the previous reservations.
• If there is not enough space in the card memory, you may not be able to enter
the reservation data. “CARD FULL” will be displayed.
• You can make DPOF print reservations for up to 999 images per card.
• Even if an image appears with the message “PICTURE ERROR”, it may be
possible to make print reservations. In this case, the print reservation icon ( <)
does not appear when the image is displayed for full view. < appears when
multiple images are displayed (index display), allowing you to confirm the print
reservation.
• Not all functions may be available on all printers, at all print shops, or at all
photo labs.
• Print reservation may take a little time when saving printing data to a card.