I recently took delivery of an Olmec OP1000 and thought it would be useful to pass on my “learning experience” which may save a few others from tearing their hair out the way I did.
First of all, I must say that the OP1000 is a brilliant machine. Compared to my superannuated Mitsubishi 8000 it is lightening fast and produces flatter prints, quite important in some circumstances. To be fair to the Mitsubishi, the picture quality is no better, but nevertheless, excellent.
Here are two problems I had (both of which could have been avoided had I read the manual properly, but how many men do that?)
1. If the printer is plugged into a different USB port from the previous one your computer will detect it as a new printer and you’ll not be able to use it without reinstalling the drivers. I did this, deleted the old printer, and it didn’t work. Many hours, and many delete, reinstalls later, I discovered that, to fully delete the printer you must, in addition to deleting it in “Control Panel” “Printers” you need also delete the driver by going to File, Server Properties, clicking the “Drivers” tab and removing the Olmec Driver. It then reinstalls perfectly. Incidentally, the manual says don’t install on a USB hub but I can’t avoid this. It works fine PROVIDED the hub is always plugged into the same USB port on your computer / laptop and the printer is plugged into the same port on the hub, it’s that critical.
2. I’ve seen some comments on various forums about a yellow cast on the prints. I had this too until I realised that the printer comes without the ICC profile enabled. Just go to “Printing Preferences” “Color Adjustment” and tick the “Color Matching” box on the left and you’ll see a world of difference.
Don’t be put off by any negative comments you’ve read elsewhere. The OP1000 is a brilliant printer and superb value for money and I'll be happy to discuss this and pass on what little knowledge I have to anyone who is interested.
