DNP DS-SL20 Operating Instructions Manual

Digital Photo Printer

DS-SL20

Operating Instructions

Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference.

© 2011 Dai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd.

3-00D-004-01 (1)

Owner’s Record

The model and serial numbers are located at the rear.
Record these number in the space provided below.
Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your
dealer regarding this product.

Model No. ____________________
Serial No. ____________________

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not
expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.

To avoid electrical shock, do not open the
cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel
only.

THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED.

To disconnect the main power, unplug the AC IN
connector.

CAUTION

Use of controls or adjustments or performance of
procedures other than those specified herein may result in
hazardous radiation exposure.

If you have questions on the use of the above Power Cord /
Appliance Connector / Plug, please consult a qualified
service personnel.

For the customers in the U.S.A.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with
the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15
of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference when
the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instruction manual, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. Operation
of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause
harmful interference in which case the user will be
required to correct the interference at his own expense.

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not
expressly approved in this manual could void your
authority to operate this equipment.

All interface cables used to connect peripherals must be
shielded in order to comply with the limits for a digital
device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules.

For the customers in Europe

The manufacturer of this product is Dai Nippon Printing
Co., Ltd., 1-1-1, Ichigaya Kagacho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo,
Japan.
The Authorized Representative for EMC and product
safety is DNP PHOTO IMAGING EUROPE SAS, ZI
PARIS NORD II - BP 51077, 22 AVENUE DES
NATIONS, PARC SILIC - VILLEPINTE, 95948
ROISSY CDG CEDEX, FRANCE.

This digital photo printer is classified as CLASS 1 LASER
PRODUCT.

CAUTION

The use of optical instruments with this product will
increase eye hazard.

Warning on power connection

Use a proper power cord for your local power supply.

1. Use the approved Power Cord (3-core mains lead) /
Appliance Connector / Plug with earthing-contacts that
conforms to the safety regulations of each country if
applicable.

2. Use the Power Cord (3-core mains lead) / Appliance
Connector / Plug conforming to the proper ratings
(Voltage, Ampere).

This apparatus shall not be used in the residential area.

For the customers in Europe

WARNING

This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment, this
product may cause radio interference in which case the
user may be required to take adequate measures.

For kundene i Norge

Dette utstyret kan kobles til et IT-strømfordelingssystem.

For the customers in the U.S.A.

Lamp in this product contains mercury. Disposal of these
materials may be regulated due to environmental
considerations. For disposal or recycling information,
please contact your local authorities or the
Telecommunications Industry Association
(www.eiae.org).

2

For the State of California, USA only

Perchlorate Material - special handling may apply, See
www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate
Perchlorate Material : Lithium battery contains
perchlorate.

For the customers in Taiwan only

For the customers in Europe

If you want to dispose this product, do not mix
with general household waste. There is a
separate collection system for used electronics
products in accordance with legislation under
the WEEE Directive (Directive 2002/96/EC)
and is effective only within European Union.

For more detailed information about recycling of this
product or battery, please contact your local Civic Office,
your household waste disposal service or the shop where
you purchased the product.

Disposal of waste batteries
(applicable in the European
Union and other European
countries with separate
collection systems)

This symbol on the battery or on the
packaging indicates that the battery provided with this
product shall not be treated as household waste.
On certain batteries this symbol might be used in
combination with a chemical symbol.
The chemical symbols for mercury (Hg) or lead (Pb) are
added if the battery contains more than 0.0005% mercury
or 0.004% lead.
By ensuring these batteries are disposed of correctly, you
will help prevent potentially negative consequences for the
environment and human health which could otherwise be
caused by inappropriate waste handling of the battery. The
recycling of the materials will help to conserve natural
resources.
In case of products that for safety, performance or data
integrity reasons require a permanent connection with an
incorporated battery, this battery should be replaced by
qualified service staff only.
To ensure that the battery will be treated properly, hand
over the product at end-of-life to the applicable collection
point for the recycling of electrical and electronic
equipment.
For all other batteries, please view the section on how to
remove the battery from the product safely. Hand the
battery over to the applicable collection point for the
recycling of waste batteries.

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Outline

What This Product Can Do .............................................................8

Applications for This Printer ..........................................................9

Print Services...................................................................................9

Supported Media and File Formats..............................................10

Chapter 2 Preparations

Supplied Accessories ...................................................................11

Controls and Functions ................................................................12

Installation......................................................................................14

Loading the Paper Roll and Ink Ribbon.......................................16

Replacing the Paper Roll and Ink Ribbon ...................................24

Front .................................................................................................... 12

Rear ..................................................................................................... 13

Connecting the Power Cord ................................................................ 14

Adjusting the Display Angle ............................................................... 14

Startup and Shutdown ......................................................................... 15

Handling the paper roll and ink ribbon ............................................... 16

Before Loading the Paper Roll and Ink Ribbon .................................. 16

Unlocking the Ribbon Door ................................................................ 17

Loading the Paper Roll and Ink Ribbon.............................................. 17

Attaching the Scrap Receptacle........................................................... 21

Attaching the Output Tray................................................................... 21

Attaching the Output Cover ................................................................ 23

Checking the Remaining Ink Ribbon .................................................. 23

Unlocking the Ribbon Door ................................................................ 24

Removing the Paper Roll and Ink Ribbon........................................... 24

Loading the Paper Roll and Ink Ribbon.............................................. 26

If the Ink Ribbon Breaks during Use................................................... 26

Chapter 3 Setup

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Table of Contents

Displaying the Administration Screen.........................................28

About Operation Modes ................................................................29

Flow of Operations in Each Mode ...................................................... 30

Basic Settings Used in All Operation Modes..............................31

Selecting the Language ....................................................................... 31

Setting the Time .................................................................................. 32

Setting the Administrator Password .................................................... 32

Selecting the Operation Mode............................................................. 32

Settings in Full Mode and Quick Print Mode...............................33

Setting Prices....................................................................................... 33

Setting the Passwords.......................................................................... 35

Chapter 4 Advanced Settings

Band Pricing...................................................................................36

Setting the Maximum Number of Prints ......................................37

Using Budget Codes .....................................................................38

Setting Cut Mode ...........................................................................39

Watermarking Order Numbers or File Names on Prints ............ 40

Using Expansion CompactFlash Cards.......................................40

Functions That Require an Expansion CompactFlash Card................ 40

Directory Structure for Expansion CompactFlash Folders ................. 40

Installing a CompactFlash Card in the Unit ........................................ 41

Checking the Remaining Capacity on the Expansion CompactFlash

Card............................................................................................ 41

Copying Data from the Supplied CD-ROM........................................ 41

Copying User Created Data................................................................. 42

Deleting All Data on the Expansion CompactFlash Card................... 42

Setting Promotional Images ................................................................ 42

Adding Borders ................................................................................... 43

Adding Text to Images ........................................................................ 43

Printing with Watermarks .............................................................45

Creating Watermark Templates........................................................... 45

Copying Watermark Templates onto the Expansion CompactFlash

Card............................................................................................ 45

Printing with Watermarks ................................................................... 45

Setting Image Preload...................................................................46

Entering Passwords Using Memory Cards (Remote Password

Input) ........................................................................................46

System Settings.............................................................................47

Beep Setting ........................................................................................ 47

Chapter 5 Maintenance

Cleaning..........................................................................................48

Setting the Printer Image Quality.................................................51

Cleaning the Interior............................................................................ 48

Cleaning the Ventilation Filter............................................................ 50

Cleaning the Cabinet ........................................................................... 51

Cleaning the Display ........................................................................... 51

Adjusting the Printer Image Quality ................................................... 51

Adjusting the Gray Balance ................................................................ 52

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Chapter 6 Operation

Setting the Image Quality for an Expansion Printer............................ 53

Displaying Logs .............................................................................53

Displaying the Print Log ..................................................................... 53

Displaying the Sales Log..................................................................... 54

Displaying the System Log ................................................................. 54

Adjusting the Touch Panel ...........................................................55

Restoring the Factory Settings ....................................................55

Starting Operation .........................................................................56

Selecting and Printing Images .....................................................58

Using Border Print.........................................................................59

Using Split Image Print .................................................................60

Using Index Print ...........................................................................61

Printing All Images ........................................................................62

Confirming and Printing the Order ..............................................62

Canceling Print Operations ..........................................................63

Image Editing .................................................................................64

Specifying the Layout (Crop and Rotate)............................................ 64

Inputting Text ...................................................................................... 65

Adjusting the Image Quality ............................................................... 66

Printing in Sepia or Black and White.................................................. 66

Compensating for the Red Eye Effect................................................. 66

Selecting the Print Finish..............................................................67

Printing from DPOF Settings ........................................................68

Printing with Expansion Printers .................................................69

Connecting the Expansion Printer to the Unit..................................... 69

Confirming Information Related to the Expansion Printer ................. 69

Printing from the Expansion Printer.................................................... 69

Adjusting the Image Quality for the Expansion Printer ...................... 70

Printing From a Computer ............................................................70

Installing the Printer Driver................................................................. 70

Computer Connection Setting ............................................................. 70

Connecting to a Computer................................................................... 71

Appendix

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Table of Contents

Precautions ....................................................................................72

Memory Cards................................................................................73

Notes on Using “Memory Stick”......................................................... 73

Notes on Using Other Types of Memory Cards.................................. 74

Notes on USB Memory ....................................................................... 75

Notes on CDs and DVDs..................................................................... 76

Troubleshooting ............................................................................77

Ink Ribbon and Paper....................................................................78

Specifications ................................................................................79

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Chapter 1 Outline

Outline

What This Product Can Do

This unit reads image data stored on a memory card, CD,
or DVD and allows quick and easy printing of photos taken
with a digital camera or other device.
The product has the following features.

Versatile print services

Besides regular photo printout, the unit can produce split
image prints, prints with borders, and index prints. It also
allows the user to edit images before printing with
functions such as trimming and color adjustment.
Order numbers and file names can be printed as a
watermark, making print sorting easy.

Selectable operation modes

To fit the specific purpose for which the unit is used, Full
mode, Quick Print mode, and Event mode can be selected.

Support for a wide range of memory cards
and CD/DVD support

All major memory card formats used in digital cameras are
supported: “Memory Stick,” xD-Picture Card, SD Card,
MultiMediaCard, CompactFlash card, and Microdrive.
The unit also supports USB memory, CDs and DVDs
created using a computer.

High-speed high-quality printing

Using a newly developed print engine that features a
dyesublimation thermal transfer technology, it is possible
to print images of lasting beauty at high speed.

Chapter

Customizable with original data

By inserting a memory card (expansion CompactFlash
card) carrying promotional images and border data into the
expansion slot, screen savers can be displayed and photos
can be combined with borders for printing.
images can be used for the advertisement and border data.

1) A commercially available CompactFlash card or Microdrive is required.

Printing watermarks for logos and text

By storing logos, text, and other custom designs on an
expansion CompactFlash card and installing the card, you
can print the designs onto photos as watermarks.

Printer expansions

You can connect an additional printer to the USB ports on
the unit. You can load an expansion printer with a paper
size different from the unit to increase the number of print
sizes that are available.

Printing from computers

By connecting the unit to a computer using the supplied
USB cable, data sent from the computer can be printed on
the unit.

1) The supplied printer driver must be installed on the computer before

Compact, integrated body

The display and printer are housed in a single enclosure
which does not take up much space and easily fits on a
shop counter or similar.
In addition, the screen angle can be adjusted to four
different settings to fit operation conditions.

1)

connecting it to the unit.

1

1)

Original

Easy operation by touch panel

A 10.4-inch touch panel display is used, allowing for easy
operation with just a touch of the screen.

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What This Product Can Do

Applications for This Printer

This printer can be used for any of the following
applications. The appropriate operation mode can be
selected according to the intended application.

• Self-service photo kiosk in a store
Customers can bring media containing data for photos
taken with a digital camera to the store and use this unit
themselves to print their photos.
Both Full mode and Quick Print mode are designed for
this type of application.
Full mode provides customers with a wide variety of
options, while Quick Print mode allows customers to
print their photos quickly and easily.
As customers must pay for the photos they have selected
for printing in this application, the unit can be set to
require store staff to confirm the order and input a
password before the photos can be printed.

• Photo printing at events such as parties or weddings
This unit can be used for onsite printing of photos at
events. Both guests and staff can operate the unit to print
photos free of charge.
Event mode is designed for this type of application.
Because photo printing is free of charge, there is no need
to confirm the order or input a password.

Print Services

This unit can print photos taken with a digital camera in
several different ways, as listed below.

Select & Print

This function lets you select the desired images from the
contents of the memory card, specify the number of copies,
and print them.

Border Print

This function lets you select from a variety of border
designs to be printed around the images, or you can input
text to be added to the images.
You can also add your own original border designs.

Split Image

This function lets you print several images on a single sheet.
This function also lets you print images of a prescribed
size, such as for passport photos.

Index Print

This function lets you print all images on a memory card
as thumbnails.
This is convenient for checking the contents of a memory
card and visually sorting through a large number of images
when selecting images for printing.

Express Print

This function lets you print all images on the memory card
in one operation. There is no need to select images.

Chapter 1 Outline

For details, see “About Operation Modes” on page 29.

Print Sizes

You can print in the following sizes, depending on the
printing pack that you are using.

Dimensions: mm (inches) Printing Pack

89 × 127 (3.5 × 5) 2UPC-R203 series,

2UPC-R205 series

102 × 152 (4 × 6) 2UPC-R204 series,

2UPC-R206/C26 series

127 × 178 (5 × 7) 2UPC-R205 series,

2UPC-R206/C26 series

152 × 203 (6 × 8)

1) Can be used for printing when using Cut mode. For details, see “Setting
Cut Mode” on page 39.

2) Commercially available printing packs may vary depending on your
country or region. Consult your local dealer.

3) Can be used for printing when using Cut mode. Images are printed with
blank borders. For details, see “Setting Cut Mode” on page 39.

Memo

2UPC-R206/C26 series

For details on print sizes that can be printed from your
computer using the supplied printer driver, refer to the
operating instructions for the printer driver.

1)

1) 2)

2) 3)

1) 2)

Applications for This Printer / Print Services

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Supported Media and File Formats

Chapter 1 Outline

Supported memory cards

This unit supports the following types of memory cards.

•“Memory Stick”

• “Memory Stick PRO”

• “Memory Stick Duo”

• CompactFlash Card

•SD Card

• miniSD Card

• MultiMediaCard

• xD-Picture Card

• USB memory

1) SDXC is not supported.

For details on “Memory Stick,” “Memory Stick PRO,” and
“Memory Stick Duo,” see “Notes on Using “Memory
Stick”” on page 73.
For details on other types of memory cards, see “Notes on
Using Other Types of Memory Cards” on page 74.
For details on USB memory, see “Notes on USB Memory”
on page 75.

Supported disk types

•CD-R/RW

• DVD-R/RW

Notes

• Writing data to CDs or DVDs is not supported.

• This unit does not support DVD+R(DL)/RW or DVD­RAM.

For details, see “Notes on CDs and DVDs” on page 76.

Supported file formats

This unit supports the file formats listed below. The
maximum data size that can be read by the unit is 8,000 ×
6,000 pixels.

•JPEG
JFIF 4:4:4, 4:2:2, 4:2:0 (baseline JPEG)
* Progressive JPEG and 8-bit grayscale JPEG not

Exif 2.2.1 compliant
DCF 2.0 compliant

•TIFF
Exif 2.2.1 compliant (RGB non-compressed)

•BMP
24-bit Windows format

1)

supported.

(Some format versions may not be supported. In addition,
playback of images edited on a computer may not be
possible.)
Up to eight levels are supported for directories on a
memory card or disc, and up to 9,999 files can be handled
in a single operation. If a file path consists of more than
200 characters or includes non-alphanumeric characters,
the unit may not be able to read the file.
TIFF, BMP, and images with large file sizes may take
longer to load.
The unit does not support files for which the date is before
January 1, 1980 or after December 31, 2079.

About DCF

DCF is the abbreviation for “Design rule for Camera File
System”. It is the standards that have been regulated by
Japan Electronic Industry Development Association, or
JEIDA, to promote environments mainly for users to easily
utilize image files, such as ones from digital still cameras,
among related products. DCF standards, however, do not
guarantee complete compatibility among products.

Trademarks

The following words are trademarks of their respective
owners.

• “Memory Stick” and are trademarks or registered
trademarks of Sony Corporation.

• CompactFlash is a trademark of SanDisk Corporation,
registered in the United States and other countries.

• MultiMediaCard is a trademark of Infineon
Technologies AG.

• Microdrive is a registered trademark of Hitachi Global
Storage Technologies.

• SD, miniSD and SDXC are trademarks of SD-3C, LLC.

• Adobe and Photoshop are either registered trademarks or
trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the
United States and/or other countries.

• xD-Picture Card is a trademark of Fuji Photo Film Co.,
Ltd.

• Other product names are the registered trademarks or
trademarks of their respective manufacturers.

• Rasterize processing for TrueType font is based on
software from the FreeType Team.

• This software is based in part on the work of the
Independent JPEG Group.

•Libtiff
Copyright © 1988-1991 Sam Leffler
Copyright © 1991-1997 Silicon Graphics, Inc.
Permission to use, copy, modify, distribute, and sell this
software and its documentation for any purpose is
hereby granted without fee.

•Zlib
© 1995-2002 Jean-loup Gailly and Mark Adler

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Supported Media and File Formats

Preparations

Supplied Accessories

Make certain you have received the following accessories:

Chapter

2

Chapter 2 Preparations

Output tray (1) Output tray adapter (1)

*

Cleaning ribbon (1) Ribbon tray

Paper adapter (pink)

* These items are located inside the printer and must be removed when loading or removing paper.

For details on removing these items, see “Loading the Paper Roll and Ink Ribbon” on page 16.

*

(1)

(1) Paper core* (1) Paper adapter (blue)* (1)

Output cover (1)

USB cable (1)
CD-ROM (1)
Before Using This Printer (1)

Scrap receptacle (1)

Notes

• When taking the unit out of the carton box, be careful not
to hurt your back.

• The packaging materials are needed when transporting
the unit, so we suggest you keep them.

• Before transporting the unit, remove the ink ribbon and
paper roll from the unit.

• Before transporting the unit, also remove any paper
remnants from the scrap receptacle. The paper remnants
may slip into the inner parts of the unit and result in
damage if not removed.

Supplied Accessories

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Controls and Functions

Front

Chapter 2 Preparations

(4) (5) (6) (7)

Output tray removed

(8) (9)(10) (11)

(2) (1) (3)

(2) Memory card slots

(A) (B) (C)

(E) (F)(D)

(A) USB port (USB memory) (page 57)

Holds a USB memory device with stored image data.

(B) SD Card/MultiMediaCard slot (page 57)

Holds an SD Card, miniSD Card, or MultiMediaCard
with stored image data.

(C) “Memory Stick” slot (page 57)

Holds a “Memory Stick” with stored image data.

(D) Access indicator

Lights when a memory card is inserted a slot, and
flashes when a memory card is being accessed.

(12)

(1) Display

Shows the operation screen. Because the display is a touch
screen, the user simply touches the field for the desired
operation. The angle of the display can be adjusted for best
viewing.

(E) xD-Picture Card slot (page 57)

Holds an xD-Picture Card with stored image data.

(F) CompactFlash card slot (page 57)

Holds a CompactFlash card with stored image data.

Note

To avoid loss of image data or damage to the main unit,
never attempt to insert a “Memory Stick,” SD Card, or
MultiMediaCard into a CompactFlash type adapter set in
the CompactFlash slot.

(3) CD/DVD-ROM drive

Holds a CD or DVD with stored image data. You cannot
write to the CD or DVD.

(4) Output tray (page 21)

Collects printouts that are ejected.

(5) Output stopper (page 22)

Adjust the position according to the printout size. There
are three positions to which to adjust.

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Controls and Functions

(6) Output tray adapter (page 22)

Attach this to the output tray to prevent printouts from
falling out.

(7) Output cover

Attach this to the output tray to prevent printouts from
ejecting too far out of the output slot when printing.

(8) Output slot

Printouts are ejected from here.

(9) Ribbon door (page 20)

Open and close this when replacing the ink ribbon.
This does not open when the unit is turned on. For details,
see “Loading the Paper Roll and Ink Ribbon” on page 16.

(10) Paper door (page 18)

Open and close this when replacing paper rolls.
This does not open while printing is in progress.

(11) Paper door lever

Use this to open the paper door.

When the paper and ribbon doors are open

(A) (B)

Rear

(1) (2) (3)

Chapter 2 Preparations

(6)(5)(4)

(1) Filter cover

The ventilation filter is located under here.

(C) (D)

(A) Paper core

Insert this into the paper roll.

(B) Ribbon tray

Place the ink ribbon here.

(C) Paper adapter (blue)

(D) Paper adapter (pink)

Attach the paper adapters to the printer when using the
2UPC-R203/R205 series printing pack.

(12) Scrap receptacle (page 21)

Margins of empty space are crated between each printout.
These margins are cut off during printing and dropped into
this receptacle.

(2) Display stand

Use this stand to adjust the angle of the display.

(3) Extension connector cover

The connectors that are required when using extension
functions are located under here.

When the extension connector cover is open

(A) (B) (C)

(D)

(A) RS-232C connecter

Allows connection of a commercially available
thermal sheet printer or similar device.

(B) USB port (device) (page 70)

Use the supplied USB cable to connect the unit to a
computer.

1)Operation is not guaranteed when connected by a USB hub.

1)

Controls and Functions

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(C) USB port (host) × 2

Allows connection of a USB device.
You can connect a commercially available card reader
or USB memory device to this port and use it to read

1)

data.
You can also connect an expansion printer.

Installation

Connecting the Power Cord

1)Correct operation with every card reader and USB memory device is
not guaranteed.
Operation is not guaranteed when connected by a USB hub.
PictBridge is not supported.

Chapter 2 Preparations

(D) Expansion CompactFlash card slot

When using features such as border print or
promotional images, insert the expansion
CompactFlash card here.

(4) POWER switch

Turns the unit’s power on or off.

(5) ~ AC IN (power source) connector (page 14)

Connect the power cord here.

(6) Security slot

Allows you to attach a wire lock to prevent theft.

Connect the power cord to the ~ AC IN connector on the
back of the unit, and then connect the plug to a power
outlet.

DS-SL20

to AC IN
connector

AC power cord
(not supplied)

To secure the power cord

Wrap the cable clamp around the power cord, and fasten it
securely as shown.

Adjusting the Display Angle

The display angle can be adjusted to make the display
more easily viewable. Four settings are available for angle
adjustment.

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Installation

Startup and Shutdown

Startup

1

Verify that no memory card is inserted in any of the
front-side memory card slots of the unit. Then turn on
the POWER switch.

If the ink ribbon or paper roll is empty, the following
screen appears.

Shutdown

1

Complete any pending operations, and then bring up
the Start Guide screen.

Chapter 2 Preparations

The unit starts up, and the Start Guide screen appears.

For details on subsequent steps, see “Operation” on
page 56.

2

Verify that no memory card is inserted in any of the
front-side memory card slots of the unit. Then turn off
the POWER switch.

Note

After turning off the unit, wait at least 5 seconds before
turning it on again.

Installation

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Loading the Paper Roll and Ink Ribbon

Handling the paper roll and ink ribbon

Chapter 2 Preparations

Notes

• Hold the paper roll with both hands so that you do not
drop it, because it is heavy. Dropping may result in an
injury.

• Each printing pack contains two sets of the ink ribbon
and paper roll combination. Use the ink ribbon and the
paper roll in the carton as a set. Do not mix with other
varieties of ribbon or paper roll. (See “Ink Ribbon and
Paper” on page 78.)

• The ink ribbon and paper roll are not meant to be used up
completely. Even if there is some ink ribbon and paper
remaining, be sure to load a new ink ribbon and paper
roll as a set. Using leftover paper may result in
malfunction.

• The number of sheets that can be printed differs
depending on the printing pack. One set of the ink ribbon
and paper roll allows you to print the following number
of sheets.

Printing
pack

Print
capacity

Print
size

2UPC­R203
series

770 sheets 700 sheets 400 sheets 350 sheets

89 × 127 mm102 × 152 mm127 × 178 mm152 × 203

3.5 × 5
inches

2UPC­R204
series

4×6
inches

2UPC­R205
series

5×7
inches

2UPC­R206/
2UPC-C26
series

mm

6×8
inches

• Do not replace the printing pack if it has only been
partially used. If the paper roll or ink ribbon is replaced
after only partial use, the above print capacities are not
guaranteed.

• When setting the paper roll down, place it vertically as
shown. If you place the paper roll horizontally, the paper
may roll around and fall. This may cause an injury.

Hold the paper roll with both hands.

• Do not detach the black and white spools of the ink
ribbon until you start loading the ink ribbon.

• An IC chip is embedded in the black spool. Do not touch

the terminals on the IC chip with your hands or metal
objects, and do not dent, drop, or otherwise apply
shock to the IC chip. Doing so may cause the ink ribbon

to become unusable.

White spool

Black spool IC chip

Before Loading the Paper Roll and Ink Ribbon

Confirm that the unit is powered on. If not, turn the power
on.
Otherwise, the automatic paper feeding may not be done
correctly after loading of the paper roll and ink ribbon is
completed.
Clean the thermal head and rollers regularly, whenever
you load a new paper roll and ink ribbon.
For detailed information on cleaning, see “Cleaning the
Interior” on page 48.

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Loading the Paper Roll and Ink Ribbon

Note

If you use the 2UPC-R204 series, 2UPC-R206 series, or
2UPC-C26 series Printing Pack with the 152-mm (6-inch)
paper width after using the 2UPC-R203 series or 2UPC­R205 series Printing Pack with the 127-mm (5-inch) paper
width, white stripes may appear on either side of printouts.

Be sure to clean the inside of the printer before printing
(page 48).

Unlocking the Ribbon Door

The ribbon door is locked for safety when the unit is turned
on. To unlock the door, proceed as follows and display the
administration screen.

2

Touch the top left corner of the screen twice in
succession.

The password entry screen appears.

1

Turn on the power and start the unit.

The Start Guide screen appears.

If an ink ribbon or paper roll is not loaded, the
following error message appears.

3

Enter the administrator password using the numeric
keypad, and touch [OK].
(The factory default setting for the password is
“9999.”)

The administration screen appears.
When the administration screen appears, the ribbon
door will unlock.

Chapter 2 Preparations

Loading the Paper Roll and Ink Ribbon

When you use the unit for the first time, load the paper roll
and ink ribbon.

To load the paper roll

Notes

• Be sure to remove the output cover, output tray, and
scrap receptacle before loading the paper roll.

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• Be careful that your fingers and clothing are not caught
in the paper door or on the protuberance in the opening
of the door.

1

Press and lower the paper door lever, hold the paper
door at the center portion, and pull the door forward
until it locks into the open position.

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3

Insert the paper core into the paper roll.

The two sides of the paper core are the same shape.
You can insert either side.

Notes

• If the edges of the paper on the roll are not aligned
before inserting the paper core, be sure to align them
while being careful not to bend or damage them. Not
doing so may result in malfunction.

2

Remove the paper core.

• If the leading edge of the paper is bent or damaged
as a result of a paper jam, for example, be sure to use
scissors to cut off the damaged portion, as shown,
before inserting the paper.

• Do not bump the paper roll against hard objects or
squeeze it tightly. Doing so may bend or crease the
paper and affect print quality.

4

Depending on the width of your paper roll, attach or
remove the paper adapters.

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Loading the Paper Roll and Ink Ribbon

Paper with 127-mm (5-inch) width: 2UPC-R203/
R205 series Printing Pack

Attach the blue paper adapter to the left side of the unit,
and the pink paper adapter to the right side. (The unit is
factory shipped with the paper adapters attached.)

blue pink

Press the portions indicated by the arrows until the tabs at
the top lock into place.

Paper with 152-mm (6-inch) width: 2UPC-R204/
R206/C26 series Printing Pack

Remove the blue and pink paper adapters.

5

Load the paper roll.

Be sure to load the paper roll with the arrow on the seal
pointing inside the unit.

Notes

• To prevent the paper roll from sliding off, hold both
sides of the paper core when loading it into the unit.

• Do not touch the print surface (inner surface of the
paper) after the paper is loaded. Fingerprints, sweat,
and creases in the paper may affect print quality.

• Be sure to insert the paper roll fully into the unit.

6

Remove the seal affixed to the paper roll.

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Note

Store removed paper adapters in a safe place.

Note

Be sure to remove the seal completely. In addition,
remove the seal slowly to avoid leaving parts of the
adhesive on the paper. If any part of the seal is left
inside the printer, malfunctions may occur.

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7

Close the paper door, and press the center of the door
until it clicks into place.

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Notes

• If you close the door by pressing only its sides, the
door may not lock into place properly.

• When closing the paper door, be sure that the front
edge of the paper is not caught in the door.

Note

After removing the ribbon tray, do not insert your hand
into the opening in the unit. Touching the protrusions
or movable parts inside the unit may result in bodily
injury or malfunction of the unit. In particular,
touching the thermal head when it is hot immediately
after printing may result in burns.

3

Detach the white spool of the ink ribbon from the black
spool.

4

Gently unravel the ribbon without loosening it, and
place it in the ribbon tray.

To load the ink ribbon

1

Pull the ribbon door toward you to open it.

2

Remove the ribbon tray.

Place the white spool in the front holder and the black
spool in the rear holder as shown.

Note

If the ink ribbon is loosely raveled around the spools
or there is any slack or creases in the ink ribbon, wind
the spools to tighten the slack and smooth out the
creases.

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Loading the Paper Roll and Ink Ribbon

5

Hold the center of the ribbon tray, and load it into the
unit.

Notes

• Always hold the center of the ribbon tray when
loading it into the unit. If you hold the tray by any
other part, your fingers may get caught while
inserting the tray and injuries may result.

• Be sure to insert the ribbon tray fully into the unit.

6

Close the ribbon door.

Attaching the Scrap Receptacle

When printing, a margin of empty space is left between
each printout. These excess portions are cut off and
dropped into the scrap receptacle. Remove scraps from the
receptacle as soon as possible.

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Notes on storage

• Avoid placing the unit where it will be subject to:
– high temperatures,
– high humidity or dust,
– direct sunlight.

• After opening the bag, use the ribbon and the paper as
soon as possible.

• When transporting or storing the paper roll and ink
ribbon after partial use, we recommend putting them
back into their respective bags.

Note

If the scrap receptacle becomes too full, scraps that are cut
off may be unable to eject. This may result in malfunction.
Remove scraps from the receptacle as soon as possible,
and be sure to empty the receptacle whenever you replace
a paper roll.

Attaching the Output Tray

When printing, printouts are ejected from the printer and
collect in the output tray.

1

Attach the output tray to the printer.

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Attaching the output tray adapter

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The output tray adapter prevents printouts from sticking
out of the output tray.
Use the adapter when printouts curl as shown.

To remove the output stopper

Note

About 40 printout sheets can be stored in the output tray in
most cases. However, this number can vary greatly
depending on the amount of curling in printouts. In
general, you should remove ejected printouts as soon as
possible.

Adjusting the output stopper position

Adjust the position of the output stopper according to the
printout size and amount of curling. There are three
positions to which to adjust.

Note

If the output stoppers are not positioned correctly, paper
jams may occur.

To attach the output stopper

To remove the output tray

Hold the output tray on both sides, and (1) raise the tray
while (2) pulling it toward you.

(2)

(1)

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Attaching the Output Cover

2

Touch the top right corner of the Start Guide screen
twice in succession.

Attach the output cover to the output tray. Doing so
prevents minor cuts and injuries that may result from
printouts ejecting quickly out of the output slot while
printing.

To attach the output cover

Checking the Remaining Ink Ribbon

You can check the amount of ink ribbon that remains from
the Start Guide screen.

The confirmation screen for the remaining ink ribbon
appears.

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Print Size

Displays the size selected for prints.

Ribbon Remain

Displays the remaining number of prints for the ink ribbon.
When the remaining number of prints reaches 0, replace
the ink ribbon and paper roll.
For details, see “Loading the Paper Roll and Ink Ribbon”
on page 16.

1

Display the Start Guide screen.

button

Displays the number of prints since the last head cleaning.
If the “Cleaning is necessary” message appears to the right
of the number of prints, touch the button to perform
cleaning.

Information on additional printers

If another printer is connected to this unit, Print Size and
Ribbon Remain information for the additional printer
appears here.

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Replacing the Paper Roll and Ink Ribbon

If the paper roll or ink ribbon runs out while printing, the
following error message appears. Proceed as follows to
replace the paper roll and ink ribbon.

Chapter 2 Preparations

2

Enter the administrator password using the numeric
keypad, and touch [OK].
(The factory default setting for the password is
“9999.”)

The ribbon door unlocks, and the error message screen
returns. The key icon at the top left changes to “!,”
indicating that the door is unlocked.

Unlocking the Ribbon Door

1

Touch the top left corner of the error message screen
twice in succession.

The password entry screen appears.

Removing the Paper Roll and Ink Ribbon

Note

The ink ribbon and paper roll are not meant to be used
up completely. Even if there is some ink ribbon and
paper remaining, be sure to load a new ink ribbon and
paper roll as a set. Using leftover paper may result in
malfunction.

1

Remove the output cover and output tray.

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Replacing the Paper Roll and Ink Ribbon

2

Remove and empty the scrap receptacle.

Note

If the scrap receptacle becomes too full, scraps that are
cut off may be unable to eject. This may result in
malfunction. Be sure to empty the scrap receptacle
each time you replace the paper roll.

4

Remove the paper roll.

5

Remove the paper core from the paper roll.

Chapter 2 Preparations

3

Press and lower the paper door lever, hold the paper
door at the center portion, and pull the door forward
until it locks into the open position.

Note

The paper core is reusable. Do not throw it away.

6

Pull the ribbon door toward you to open it.

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