Brand: EPSON
Category: Camera
Document Type: Manual
Language: EN
Manual for L-400
Uploaded: Nov. 21, 2025, 9:03 p.m.
Manual Publish Date: 2003-04-01
Warranty Information
Refer to your dealer for warranty information, as it may vary by region.
Camera Setup: Install batteries and memory card, then set up initial settings like language, date/time, and video output.
Standard Operation: Learn to hold the camera, take photos using the LCD monitor or viewfinder, zoom, and use different image capture settings. Playback options include single-image viewing, slide shows, and quick reviews.
Advanced Functions: Explore features like Print Image Framer, Macro Mode, Continuous Shooting, Scene Modes, White Balance, and Light Sensitivity adjustments.
Direct Printing: Connect directly to an EPSON printer to print images without a computer, with options for printing selected images or using frames.
Troubleshooting: Covers common issues like camera not turning on, inability to take photos, no playback image, and image problems, with solutions and error message explanations.
Troubleshooting and error codes
| MESSAGE | PROBLEM & SOLUTION |
| PHOTO MODE MESSAGES | |
| This memory card is write-protected. | Problem: Memory card is locked. Solution: Unlock the memory card by hand. (See page 93.) |
| Memory card error. Check the memory card. | Problem: Unspecified memory card problem. Solution: Remove the card and replace it. (See page 16.) Contact the card maker. |
| No memory card inserted. | Problem: The camera has no memory card inserted. Solution: Insert a memory card. (See page 16). |
| The memory card is full. | Problem: No more room for data on the memory card. Solution: Make room by deleting data (See pages 36-37.) or export the data to your computer and then reformat the card. (See page 93.) |
| No Frames. | Problem: No frames stored in the camera. Solution: Load up to 5 frames into the camera. (See pages 48-49.) |
| This Frame file cannot be used with this camera. | Problem: The camera doesn't support the frame. Solution: Reload with different frame that can be used with this camera. (See pages 49.) |
| PLAYBACK MODE MESSAGES | |
| No images | Problem:There are no images recorded on the memory card. Solution: Insert a memory card with images. Also check the image after each shot to confirm. |
| This image cannot be displayed. | Problem: The image file exists but can't be displayed. Solution: Playback System (See page 32.) |
| This file cannot be deleted because this file is locked or cannot be deleted. | Problem: This image has been locked to prevent deletion. Solution: Delete the image with the machine that took the image or locked it. |
| Some files are locked or could not be deleted. | Problem: Some images on this card have been write-protected. Solution: Delete the image with the device that took the image or locked it. |
| The necessary Frame file does not exist or is unusable. | Problem: The picture can't be viewed because there is no file or the link has been broken. Solution: The link has been broken or the frames itself has been deleted. Replace or add a frame linked to this file. (See pages 49.) |
| SET UP MODE MESSAGES | |
| Not enough free space on the memory card. | Problem:Not enough memory left on the card to record the picture. Solution: Either delete some pictures or reformat the card. (See pages 36-37.) |
| Not enough free space in the camera's memory. | Problem: Not enough camera memory to transmit the frame. Solution: Delete one or more PIF frames from camera memory. (See page 48.) |
| A Frame with the same name already exists. Replace it with this Frame? |
Problem:Another frame with this name exists either on the memory card or in the camera. Solution:You may choose to replace it. Please note that the new file will overwrite the existing one. |
| DIRECT PRINTING MESSAGES | |
| Battery power is low. Connect AC adapter. |
Problem: Little battery power remaining. Solution: The camera won't continue to direct print when the power is low. Connect to AC power. |
| Make sure that the printer is on and connected. | Problem: The DP cable is disconnected; the printer selected doesn't support the direct printing; is connected to another device (other than a computer), the printer power is turned off. Solution: Reconnect the camera correctly to the printer and turn the printer power on. (See page 68.) |
| Black ink out. Replace the black ink cartridge. | Problem: The printer is out of black ink. Solution: Replace the black cartridge following the printer instruction booklet. |
| Color ink out. Replace the color ink cartridge. | Problem: The printer is out of colored ink. Solution: Replace the colored cartridge(s) following the printer instruction booklet. |
| Check the ink cartridges. | Problem: An ink cartridge is missing or not set properly in the printer. Solution: Set or reset ink cartridge(s) following the printer instruction booklet. |
| Paper out. Load paper. | Problem: The paper isn't set properly in the printer. Solution: Set or reset the paper following the printer instruction booklet |
| Paper jam. | Problem: A sheet of paper has jammed during printing. Solution: Clear the jam following the printer instruction booklet. |
| This image cannot be printed. | Problem: You have selected an image that can't be printed. Solution: Select another image. |