Sony DKCC300X User Manual

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Digital Printing

System

UPX-C300

Operating Instructions

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Owner’s Record

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Record these number in the space provided below.

Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your

Sony dealer regarding this product.

Model No. __________________________________

Serial No. __________________________________

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.

For the UP-DX100 Printer, DKC-C300X

Digital Still Camera, and the UPA-AC05

AC Power Adapter

For the customers in the U.S.A.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply

with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to

Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to

provide reasonable protection against harmful

interference in a residential installation. This equipment

generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy

and, if not installed and used in accordance with the

instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio

communications. However, there is no guarantee that

interference will not occur in a particular installation. If

this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio

or television reception, which can be determined by

turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged

to try to correct the interference by one or more of the

following measures:

– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

– Increase the separation between the equipment and

receiver.

– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit

different from that to which the receiver is connected.

– Consult the dealer or experienced radio/TV technician

for help.

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 UP-DX100 Printer

For the customers in the U.S.A.

If you have any questions about this product, you may

call:

Sony Customer Information Service Center

1-800-222-7669 or

http://www.sony.com/

For the UP-DX100 Printer and the

DKC-C300X Digital Still Camera

For the customers in the U.S.A.

This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in

conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

For the customers in Canada

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian

ICES-003.

Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)

this device may not cause interference, and (2) this

device must accept any interference, including

interference that may cause undesired operation of the

device.

The term “IC:” before the radio certification number

only signifies that Industry Canada technical

specifications were met.

WARNING

Declaration of conformity

Trade Name: SONY

Model: UP-DX100

Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.

Address: 16530 Via Esprillo,

San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A.

Telephone Number: 858-942-2230

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.

Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) this device may not cause harmful interference,

and (2) this device must accept any interference

received, including interference that may cause

undesired operation.

For the DKC-C300X Digital Still Camera

For the customers in the U.S.A. and Canada

This equipment complies with FCC/IC radiation

exposure limits set forth for uncontrolled equipment and

meets the FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure

Guidelines in Supplement C to OET65 and RSS-102 of

the IC radio frequency (RF) Exposure rules. This

equipment has very low levels of RF energy that it is

deemed to comply without testing of specific absorption

ratio (SAR).

For the UPA-AC05 AC Power Adapter

For the customers in the U.S.A. and Canada

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Part 15 of

FCC Rules and the Canadian ICES-003.

Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and

(2) this device must accept any interference received,

including interference that may cause undesired

operation.

For the UP-DX100 Printer and the

UPA-AC05 AC Power Adapter

WARNING

This unit has no power switch.

When installing the unit, incorporate a readily

accessible disconnect device in the fixed wiring, or

connect the power plug to an easily accessible socket-

outlet near the unit. If a fault should occur during

operation of the unit, operate the disconnect device to

switch the power supply off, or disconnect the power

plug.

WARNING on Power Connection

Use a proper power cord for your local power

supply.

1. Use the approved Power Cord (2-core mains lead)/

Appliance Connector/Plug that conforms to the safety

regulations of each country if applicable.

2. Use the Power Cord (2-core mains lead)/Appliance

Connector/Plug conforming to the proper ratings

(Voltage, Ampere).

If you have questions on the use of the above Power

Cord/Appliance Connector/Plug, please consult a

qualified service personnel.

For the UP-DX100 Printer and the

DKC-C300X Digital Still Camera

For the customers in Europe

Hereby, Sony Corporation, declares that these “UP-

DX100” and “DKC-C300X” are in compliance with the

essential requirements and other relevant provisions of

the Directive 1999/5/EC.

For details, please access the following URL :

http://www.compliance.sony.de/

For the UP-DX100 Printer, DKC-C300X

Digital Still Camera, and the UPA-AC05

AC Power Adapter

For the customers in Europe

The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation,

1-7-1 Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan.

The Authorized Representative for EMC and product

safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse

61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. For any service or

guarantee matters please refer to the addresses given in

separate service or guarantee documents.

For the Battery

Caution

Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.

Replace only with the same or equivalent type

recommended by the manufacturer.

Dispose of used batteries according to the

manufacturer’s instructions.

All companies and product names mentioned herein

may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of

their respective companies. Furthermore, “™” and

“®” are not mentioned in each case in this manual.

Duplication, edition, or printing of a CD, TV

programs, copyrighted materials such as pictures or

publications, or any other materials except for your

own recording or creation is limited to private or

domestic use only. Unless you hold copyright or have

permission of copyright holders for the materials to be

duplicated, use of those materials beyond this limit

may infringe the provisions of the copyright law and

be subject to the copyright holder’s claim for damages.

When using photo images with this printer, pay special

attention not to infringe the provisions of the copyright

law. Any unauthorized use or modification of others’

portrait may also infringe their rights.

For some demonstrations, performances, or exhibits,

photography may be forbidden.

Table of Contents

System Overview ................................................... 5

System Configuration ........................................ 5

Operation Flow .................................................. 6

Useful Features .................................................. 6

Flash Modes and Example Shooting

Conditions ........................................................ 7

Flash Mode Setting Parameters .......................... 8

Names and Functions of Parts .............................. 9

Camera ............................................................... 9

Printer ............................................................... 12

Supplied Accessories ........................................... 14

Confirming the Contents .................................. 14

Preparations ......................................................... 14

Preparing the Camera ....................................... 14

Preparing the Printer ........................................ 16

Turning On the Power ...................................... 19

Operations (Shooting and Printing) .................. 20

Taking a Picture ................................................ 21

Printing the Last Picture Taken

(From the Auto-Review Display) ................... 22

Printing a Picture Stored in the Camera’s

Built-In Memory ............................................ 24

Reprinting a Picture Stored in the Printer’s

Memory (COPY PRINT) ............................... 24

Viewing a Picture on the LCD ......................... 24

Deleting a Picture ............................................. 25

Settings ................................................................. 27

Displaying the Shooting Menu ........................ 27

Displaying the Playback Menu ........................ 27

Displaying the SETUP Menu ........................... 28

Menu ..................................................................... 29

Functions of the Menu Items ........................... 29

Setting the Image Resolution ........................... 32

Setting the Auto Erase Mode ........................... 32

Selecting the Flash Mode ................................. 33

Setting the Aperture ......................................... 33

Setting the Shutter Speed ................................. 34

Adjusting the White Balance ........................... 34

Compensating the Exposure ............................. 35

Viewing Information on Captured Images ....... 35

Using the Print Queue Function ....................... 36

Setting up a Frame for Display During

Printing ........................................................... 37

Creating an Additional Frame .......................... 38

Using the Die-cut Print Function ..................... 40

Using the Auto Power Save Function .............. 40

Setting Camera Sounds .................................... 41

Selecting the Language Display ....................... 42

Returning Settings to Defaults ......................... 42

Displaying the Firmware Version ..................... 43

Locking the Camera Menus ............................. 43

Adjusting the Print Quality ................................ 44

Adjusting the Picture Quality ........................... 44

Explanation of Picture Quality Adjustment

Parameters ......................................................45

Guide Print Function ........................................47

Printing Times ..................................................50

Adjusting the Print Position

(PRINT OFFSET) ........................................... 50

Setting the Bluetooth Functions ..........................51

Bluetooth wireless technology ..........................51

The “Basic Imaging Profile” ............................51

Bluetooth Address ............................................51

Passkey Authentication .....................................51

Bluetooth Connection .......................................52

Checking the Bluetooth Connection Statuses of

the Camera (PROPERTY) ..............................52

Confirming the Bluetooth Address of the

Printer .............................................................53

Changing the Passkey .......................................53

Setting the Module Power ................................54

Giving Your Printer a Device Number .............55

Checking the Connection Record of the

Printer .............................................................55

Adding/Registering a Printer ............................56

Removing a Printer ...........................................58

Operation with Several Printers ........................58

Maintaining System Performance ......................59

Camera .............................................................. 59

Printer ...............................................................59

Cleaning ............................................................59

Specifications ........................................................60

Troubleshooting ....................................................62

Camera .............................................................. 62

While Taking Pictures .......................................62

Camera LCD .....................................................62

Printing .............................................................62

Picture Quality ..................................................63

Printer ...............................................................63

Removing Jammed Paper .................................64

Cleaning the Inside of the Printer .....................64

Error Messages .................................................66

Apendix .................................................................67

Print Layouts ..................................................... 67

Index ......................................................................68

System Overview

The Sony UPX-C300 digital printing system is designed

to allow you to take passport photos and similar ID

pictures with a digital camera, and then print them at

high image quality and resolution (403 dpi) in full color

or black & white.

Two types of print paper are supported: UPC-X46 series,

and UPC-X34 series.

The system adopts Bluetooth wireless technology,

which enables communication between the camera and

printer without using cables.

System Configuration

You can send images from the camera to the printer without a cable.

For details on the Bluetooth function, see “Setting the Bluetooth Functions” on page 51.

You can print pictures with the best face size according to the purpose of the pictures. The face size can be determined

automatically or you can finely adjust it manually while looking at the frame.

The pictures taken can be printed in a variety of layouts for passport photos and similar ID pictures or the size of the

print pack in use.

Note

Camera image data cannot be sent to any other peripheral device but the printer.

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Camera

Printer

Bluetooth transmission

less than 10 m

without obstruction

System Overview

Operation Flow

This system allows you to shoot and print ID pictures in which facial sizes can be adjusted to fit specific frame standards.

Useful Features

Additional frames

If an ID photo frame you desire is not provided or you simply wish to modify one of the ID photo frames provided, you

can register up to five additional frame types.

Die-cut print

You can enable the die-cut print function to print an extra 3 mm around all sides of a picture, creating ideal prints for

die cuts.

Print queue

By enabling the print queue function, you can select multiple pictures and print them one after the other.

Color and black & white adjustments

This system allows you to adjust color and black & white print settings from the camera. You can quickly confirm

adjustment results using the guide print function.

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Shoot

Auto-Review/

Playback

Print Preview Print

Shoot pictures while viewing

the LCD to make sure the

subject’s face fits within the

frame. Use the lines in the

frame to center the face, and

fit the top of the head and

chin perfectly within the

frame.

Review the photo and adjust

the size of the face as

necessary. Press the AUTO

FRAME button to adjust the

face size automatically.

Specify the ID photo frame

type and the number of

prints. If, for example, the

area of the eyes is

predetermined for a

particular ID picture, you can

readjust the face size as

necessary.

The picture displayed during

print preview is automatically

laid out and printed.

System Overview

Flash Modes and Example

Shooting Conditions

The camera offers three flash modes.

When setting up, make sure the distance between the

camera and the subject (L) is set so that apparent face

size fits the selected frame (guidelines) at about

1.8 meter. Minor adjustments to apparent face size can

be made with the zoom.

Auto Flash ( )

The built-in flash fires at optimum brightness for a

subject about 1.8 meter away.

Use the v and V control buttons to set a negative EV

value when the distance L is less than 1.8 meter, or a

positive EV value when the distance is more than

1 meter. Be sure to take a test picture to check the

results. This mode is suitable for indoor ID portraits in

which the built-in flash is the main light source and a

shadow-clearing flash is connected to the camera by

synchronization cord.

Forced flash + manual exposure mode

()

You can manually set aperture and, shutter speed, and

select one of seven flash intensity levels (2 0.5EV) for

the built-in flash before shooting. This mode is suitable

for shooting portraits in which the built-in flash acts as a

trigger for the main light source, an external flash

connected to the camera by synchronization cord.

No flash + manual exposure mode ( )

In this flash mode, the aperture and shutter speed are set

manually, and the built-in flash does not fire.

The built-in flash does not fire. This mode is suitable for

shooting indoors under stable light sources, such as

studio light, video light, and fluorescent light.

Synchronized

flash

Large-size synchronized flash

Studio light (halogen light, etc.)

System Overview

Flash Mode Setting Parameters

The flash mode is factory set to Program, but you can change the setting using the menus if necessary. The shooting

conditions available for configuration differ depending on the flash mode setting, as shown in the table below.

: Default setting

Effects of the F value while shooting

Even if the F value is changed through zoom operations, the flash intensity level and ISO sensitivity are automatically

adjusted before shooting to ensure that the brightness of a captured image will not be affected.

Flash Mode Flash Control Aperture Shutter Speed White Balance Exposure

Compensation

Controlled Flash

without pre-flash

Program with Zoom and EV Fixed

(Open)

Fixed

(1/250)

Program –2.0EV to 0EV to

+2.0EV (in 1/4EV

steps)

Forced Flash

without pre-flash

7 steps

(100/70/50/35/25/18/12%)

without Preflash

F4.7

(F4.7 or F5.6)

1/250

(1/2 to 1/1000 [s])

5500K

(Program, 3000 to

7000K or OnePush)

–1.0EV to 0EV to

+2.0EV (in 1/4EV

steps)

Exhibit Flash No Lighting F4.7

(F4.7 or F5.6)

1/250

(1/2 to 1/1000 [s])

Auto

(Program, 3000 to

7000K, OnePush)

–1.0EV to 0EV

+2.0EV (in 1/4EV

steps)

Names and Functions of Parts

For details, see the pages in parentheses.

Camera

Front

A Flash (7, 8)

Fires according to the FLASH MODE setting.

B Tripod screw hole (16)

Used to attach the camera to the tripod.

C Lens (f=12.5 to 25.0 mm (1/2 to 1"), F-4.7 (W) to

F-5.5 (T))

Autofocus lens with 2x optical zoom.

D Lens filter thread

Used to attach a commercially available lens filter (ø 52

mm).

E Release button (21)

Press this button to capture the image shown on the LCD

and record it to the camera’s built-in memory.

Pressing the button halfway activates the autofocus

function, and pressing it all the way releases the shutter.

The captured image is compressed and saved in JPEG

format.

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Names and Functions of Parts

Rear

A LCD screen

Use it to display images captured by the lens, play back

images, or display menu.

When the Bluetooth function is active, the icon is

displayed.

B /COLOR/B&W (Delete/Color/Black & white)

button (23, 25)

Delete

During Auto Review mode or image playback, pressing

this button deletes the image displayed on the LCD.

Color/Black & white

While the print preview screen is displayed, pressing

this button selects whether to print in color or black &

white.

C AUTO FRAME (automatic position matching)

button (22, 23)

While the ADJUST screen is displayed, pressing this

button automatically determines a face size to fit the

frame.

D PRINTER button (58)

Selects a printer when multiple printers are used.

E Standby lamp

Indicates the camera’s status.

When the mode switch is

F On/standby switch (19, 20)

Turns camera power on or sets it to standby.

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Lamp status Camera status

Lights (orange) Normal operation

Flashing (orange) The camera is starting up or Bluetooth

authentication is in progress. Or, AUTO

ERASE is off and the internal memory

is full so that no more images can be

stored.

Flashing rapidly

(orange)

The camera is preparing to take the next

picture, the flash is being charged, or

data is being stored.

Flashing (red) This indicates there is little battery

power left if batteries are used.

Flashing rapidly (red) The camera is shutting down.

Lights (red) This indicates camera malfunction.

Contact your nearest Sony dealer or

Sony Service Center.

Lamp status Camera status

Lights (green) Normal operation

Flashing (green) The camera is starting up or Bluetooth

authentication is in progress.

Flashing (red) This indicates there is little battery

power left if batteries are used.

Flashing rapidly (red) The camera is shutting down.

Lights (red) This indicates camera malfunction.

Contact your nearest Sony dealer or

Sony Service Center.

Names and Functions of Parts

G Zoom lever (21, 22, 23)

When the mode switch is set to

Adjusts the angle of view. In most forms of ID, the size

of the face in the photo is regulated. By using the zoom

function, you can adjust the size of the face while

maintaining a fixed camera position. Up to 2× zoom is

available.

T: Telephoto zoom.

W: Wide-angle zoom.

When the mode switch is set to

During playback, switches between nine-picture

multiple display and single-picture display.

T: Nine-picture multiple display is switched to single-

picture display.

W: The display is toggled between a single-picture

display and a nine-picture multiple display.

When displaying the ADJUST screen

Zooms in or out of the displayed image.

T ( ): Zoom in on an image.

W ( ): Zoom out of a zoomed in image.

H PRINT button (23)

When the mode switch is set to or during auto-

review display, press this button to print the image

displayed on the LCD. Press the button once to make the

adjust screen appear, and press the button again to send

the image data to the printer for printing.

I b v V B control buttons

When the mode switch is set to

Use v or V to change the exposure compensation value

(EV value).

When the mode switch is set to

Use b or B to select a playback image to display on the

LCD.

When the ADJUST screen is displayed

Use these buttons to move the displayed image up,

down, left, or right.

When navigating menus

Use these buttons to select and set menu items.

J ENTER button

Press this button to confirm a selection or operation.

During auto-review display or image playback, pressing

this button displays the ADJUST screen.

While the ADJUST screen is displayed, pressing this

button applies the image size adjustments and returns to

the previous screen display.

K MENU button (26, 28)

Press this button to display menus. You can also press

this button to exit menus or return to auto-review display

from the ADJUST screen.

Note

If you use the MENU button to exit a menu or return to

auto-review display from the ADJUST screen, any

adjustments you have made will not be applied.

L Mode switch (19, 24)

You can switch between the following two modes.

: Shooting mode

: Playback mode

M Battery compartment lid (15)

Insert four commercially available Sony AA NiMH

(nickel-metal hydride) rechargeable batteries (type NH-

AA, max. 2700 mAh).

N External connector cover (14, 15)

Open it when connecting to the AC power adaptor or

external flash.

O DC IN (14)

Connects to the supplied AC power adaptor.

P FLASH jack

Connect a cord from an external flash that supports an X

contact.

When an external flash that supports an X contact is

connected with the synchronization cord, the flash lights

synchronizing with the shutter.

Names and Functions of Parts

Printer

Front

A 1 (On/Standby) button/lamp (19)

When you press this button, the lamp lights and power is

supplied to the printer. When you press the button again,

the lamp turns off and the printer enters standby status.

B Paper tray slot (17)

Insert the paper tray here.

C Operation display

When the printer is on, information such as operation

status and menu items display here.

D MENU button (31)

Press this button to display menus or cancel changes

made in menus.

E EXEC (Execute) button (24, 50)

Press this button to execute menu items selected while

navigating menus and after exchanging the ribbon

cartridge.

F Control button (24, 50)

When navigating menus, use this to select and set menu

items.

G Lamps

lamp: Lights when the Bluetooth function

is enabled.

PRINT lamp: Lights when printing is in progress, and

flashes when the printer is receiving image data.

lamp: Lights when the paper or print cartridge

runs out or the paper and print cartridge differ in

size.

ALARM lamp: Lights when an error such as a paper

jam occurs.

H Print cartridge cover (18)

When inserting or removing print cartridges, press the

area where PUSH OPEN is written to open the cover.

I Print cartridge slot (18)

Insert the print cartridge here.

J Cartridge release lever (18)

Raise this when removing a print cartridge.

Note

This lever is disabled while printing is in progress.

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Bluetooth antenna (inside)

Names and Functions of Parts

Rear

A Paper jam cover (64)

When a paper jam occurs, remove this cover and remove

the jammed paper.

B -AC IN connector (19)

Connect to a power outlet using the power cord.

C USB connector

Not used on this system

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- AC IN

Supplied Accessories

Confirming the Contents

Make sure that the following accessories are supplied

with your system.

Paper tray for the UPC-X46 series (1)

Paper tray for the UPC-X34 series (1)

Tray cover (1)

UPA-AC05 AC power adaptor (1)

Cleaning cassette (1)

Warranty card (1)

Operating Instructions (1)

Quick Reference Guide (1)

Preparations

Preparing the Camera

Slide to open the external connector cover.

Connect the supplied UPA-AC05 AC power

adaptor to the DC IN jack on the camera, and

connect the AC adaptor to a power outlet with the

power cord.

Note

Make sure that the AC power adaptor is near the power

outlet during use. If the camera malfunctions,

immediately disconnect the AC power adaptor from the

power outlet to cut off power supply.

Camera

UPA-AC05 AC power

adaptor (supplied)

AC power cord

to power outlet

Preparations

Close the external connector cover and press down

while sliding it to make sure it locks into place.

When using batteries

For the camera in this system, you can use four size AA

Nickel Metal Hydride batteries available commercially.

Use the following steps to insert the batteries into the

camera.

Note

Use only Sony NH-AA (max. 2700 mAh) batteries.

Slide the battery compartment cover at the rear of

the camera to open it.

Insert the four size AA batteries.

Close the cover and press down while sliding it to

make sure it locks into place.

Power Status Indicators

When using an AC power supply

The icon appears at the bottom right of the camera’s

LCD.

When using batteries

When the battery charge is getting low, the following

icons appear at the bottom right of the camera’s LCD.

Use these to get a general idea of when to replace the

batteries.

Note

Connecting the AC adapter while the batteries are inside

the camera will not recharge the batteries. To recharge

the batteries, use the specifically designed battery

charger.

Indicator Power status

The batteries are sufficiently charged.

The battery charge is getting low, but you

can continue shooting. Ready the AC

power adapter or a new set of batteries.

The battery charge is low, and shooting

will be disabled shortly. Use the AC power

adapter or replace the batteries.

(flashing)

The batteries are fully discharged.

Shooting is disabled.

Preparations

To attach the tripod

You can attach the camera to a tripod using the tripod

screw hole located on the underside of the camera.

Note

Tighten the screw for the tripod securely. If the screw is

loose, the camera may fall off. However, using too much

force when tightening may damage the screw hole.

Make sure that the screw is inserted straight before

tightening it.

Preparing the Printer

Before using the printer for the first time, perform the

following steps to insert the print cartridge and paper

tray. These preparations are not required at every use.

Perform them only when necessary.

Print packs

In order to print, a print pack designed for this printer

(UPC-X46 series, or UPC-X34 series) (not supplied) is

required. A print pack is a set consisting of print paper

and a print cartridge.

Notes

• Do not rewind the ink ribbon and use the rewound

print cartridge for printing. Doing so may produce

incorrect printing results or damage the printer.

• Only use print packs designed for this printer.

• Always use sets of print cartridges and print paper that

match in size. Using a print cartridge together with

print paper of a different size may produce incorrect

printing results or cause paper jams and other

problems.

• Do not print on used print paper. Printing an image

twice on the same paper will not make the image

darker and may damage the printer.

• Avoid touching the printing surface of the print paper

and the ink ribbon of the print cartridge, and avoid

storing print packs in locations subject to high

temperatures and humidity, excessive dust, or direct

sunlight. Fingerprints or dust on the printing surface or

ink ribbon may lower the print quality.

• When removing partially used print cartridges and

print paper from the printer for storage, store them in

their original packaging.

Camera

Tripod

Preparations

To load the print paper

Load the print paper into the paper tray.

Riffle through the print paper before loading it with

the printing surface (the side without imprinting)

facing up. Make sure that the arrow on the

protective sheet is pointing in the same direction as

the arrow on the tray. You can load up to 25 sheets

when using the UPC-X46 series and 30 sheets when

using the UPC-X34 series.

Remove the protective sheet on the print paper.

Note

Be sure to keep the protective sheet as it is used

when cleaning the inside of the printer.

Insert the paper tray into the printer until it clicks

into place.

Note

Do not touch the printing surface. Fingerprints or

dust on the printing surface may lower the print

quality.

• Load UPC-X46 series print paper into the large paper

tray and UPC-X34 series print paper into the small

paper tray. Mismatch between the paper and tray sizes

may result in a paper jam.

• Do not remove or insert the paper tray while printing

is in progress.

• If the print paper does not feed automatically, the

lamp lights and a message displays. Pull out the

paper tray, and check for a paper jam.

• When loading additional print paper into the tray,

make sure that the total number of sheets does not

exceed 25 for the UPC-X46 or 30 for the UPC-X34

series. Do not load different types of paper in the tray

together. Doing so may result in a paper jam.

• Do not write or print text on the print paper before

printing. The printer may not be able to print on paper

that has been written on. When writing on an image

after printing, use an oil-based ink pen. Text from

word processors cannot be printed on the print surface.

• Do not attach stickers or tape on the print paper before

printing.

• Do not print on used print paper. Printing an image

twice on the same paper will not make the image

darker and may damage the printer.

• Do not fold or bend the print paper before printing.

Doing so may damage the printer.

• When paper is ejected after printing, do not allow

more than five sheets to accumulate in the paper tray.

Doing so may result in a paper jam.

• Avoid storage in locations subject to high

temperatures and humidity, excessive dust, or direct

sunlight.

• Do not store print paper sheets with their printing

surfaces touching each other. Also, do not allow

printing surfaces to remain in contact with plastic or

rubber materials containing vinyl chloride or

plasticizers for extended periods of time. Doing so

may result in discoloration or bleaching.

• When removing unused print paper from the printer

for storage, store it in its original packaging.

Print paper

PUSH OPEN

Notes on loading the print paper

Notes on storage

Preparations

To attach the tray cover

Keep the supplied tray cover on the paper tray when not

in use to protect the print paper inside from dust and

other particles. You can attach a tray cover to any of the

UPC-X46, and UPC-X34 series’ paper trays.

To load the print cartridge

Press the upper portion of the print cartridge cover

where PUSH OPEN is written to open it.

Insert the print cartridge into the cartridge slot, and

push until it clicks into place.

Close the print cartridge cover.

Press the EXEC button.

To replace the print cartridge

When the print cartridge runs out, the lamp lights

and an error message appears on the operation display.

Perform the following steps to replace the print

cartridge.

Press the upper portion of the print cartridge cover

where PUSH OPEN is written to open it.

Raise the cartridge release lever.

The cartridge is released, allowing you to pull it out.

Insert a new print cartridge, and close the cover.

Press the EXEC button.

Notes

• Never put your hand into the cartridge slot as the

inside can reach high temperatures.

• Do not rewind the ink ribbon and use the rewound

print cartridge for printing. Doing so may produce

incorrect printing results or damage the printer.

• If the print cartridge does not insert properly, remove

it once before reinserting it. If the ink ribbon is too

slack to be loaded, remove the slack by winding the

ink ribbon in the direction of the arrow while pressing

the spool. This is the only time the ink ribbon should

be wound.

• When you turn on the printer with no print cartridge

loaded, the lamp lights.

Tray cover

Print cartridge cover

Print cartridge

Cartridge release lever

Preparations

• Do not touch the ink ribbon or place the print cartridge

in a dusty location. Fingerprints or dust on the ink

ribbon may lower the print quality.

• Do not remove or insert print cartridges while printing

is in progress.

• Avoid storage in locations subject to high

temperatures and humidity, excessive dust, or direct

sunlight.

• When removing a partially used print cartridge for

storage, store it in its original packaging.

To connect the printer to a power outlet

Connect the printer to a power outlet using the power

cord.

Turning On the Power

Turn on the printer.

Check that Ready BT RSSI [- - - -] appears on the

operation display.

Set the mode switch on the camera to .

Set the on/standby switch on the camera to ? (on).

When turning on the camera for the first time, the

default setting screen appears.

For details on default settings, see “The first time

you turn on the camera (default setting)” on page

20.

The camera starts searching for the printer, and

“DISCOVERING” appears on the LCD. When the

camera finds the printer, “DISCOVERED” appears,

and the printer name and Bluetooth address are

displayed in black on the LCD. If the color of the

printer name and Bluetooth address do not change

to black but remain in gray, set the printer and

camera to standby mode and perform steps 1

through 3 again.

Notes on storage

Printer

Power cord

to power outlet

SH OPEN

Operations (Shooting and Printing)

Press any button on the camera.

The Bluetooth display is turned off, and you can

start taking a picture.

If the printer name and Bluetooth address are still

displayed in gray, and “DISCOVERED” does not

appear, or “NO PRINTER” appears, see “Adding/

Registering a Printer” on page 56, and take appropriate

action. If the problem still persists, contact your Sony

dealer or your Sony service facility.

The first time you turn on the camera

(default setting)

When you turn on the camera the first time, the default

setting screen appears before your camera connects to

the printer via Bluetooth. Use the following steps to

select a language and a region.

Press the v or V control button to select a language

and then press then ENTER button.

The REGION screen appears.

Press the v or V control button to select a region,

and then press the ENTER button.

A screen appears for you to confirm the selected

language and region.

Press the v or V control button to select OK, and

then press the ENTER button.

To set the printer and camera to standby

mode

When you finish your operation, set the printer and

camera to standby mode.

Press the on/standby button to set the printer to

standby mode. The lamp goes out, and the printer is

set to standby mode.

Set the on/standby switch on the camera to 1

(standby).

The camera stores the latest setting data in memory and

enters standby mode. While the camera is storing data,

the clock appears on the LCD, and the standby lamp is

lit. During transfer of data for storage, do not disconnect

the AC power adaptor or remove the batteries.

Note

If you cut off the power supply by disconnecting the AC

power adaptor or removing the batteries while the

camera transfers settings data to memory, any new

settings may be lost, and the camera may revert to its

previous settings.

Operations

(Shooting and Printing)

Image resolution settings

If you want to place priority on picture quality, we

recommend setting RESOLUTION to HIGH in

advance.

For details on how to select an image resolution, see

“Setting the Image Resolution” on page 32.

Shooting condition settings

The shooting condition settings on the camera are

factory set to allow shooting without manual

configuration, but you can change the shooting

conditions as necessary using Shooting menu.

We recommend configuring the settings to match your

usage environment.

For details on setting the shooting conditions, see

“Flash Mode Setting Parameters” on page 8.

Note

Images may be damaged and the camera may not

operate properly if power is cut off while shooting or

deleting pictures. Make sure that the AC power adaptor

does not disconnect and the battery compartment cover

does not open during operation.

Operations (Shooting and Printing)

Taking a Picture

Point the camera at the subject, and adjust the frame

while monitoring the camera LCD.

Pressing the zoom lever allows you to adjust the

frame by zooming.

T: Telephoto zoom.

W: Wide-angle zoom.

When composing the picture, make sure the

subject’s face fits within the frame on the LCD.

Enlarge the face as much as possible while keeping

the entire face within the frame.

Press the release button halfway to focus.

Once the subject is in focus, a green focus mark

appears on the LCD.

If the focus mark turns red when you press the

release button halfway, the picture is not in focus.

Slowly press the release button halfway again.

Press the release button halfway until the focus

mark turns green, then press the button the rest of

the way.

A picture is taken, and it appears immediately on

the LCD. This feature is known as the auto-review

display. The picture is also simultaneously stored in

the camera’s internal memory. During the transfer

of data to memory, the standby lamp rapidly flashes

orange. Once the data is stored and the built-in flash

is charged for the next picture, the standby lamp lits

orange.

Pictures can be printed directly from the auto-review

display without switching the mode switch setting.

For details, see “Printing the Last Picture Taken (From

the Auto-Review Display)” on page 22.

To take the next picture, press the release button or zoom

lever to turn off the auto-review display, and then repeat

steps 2 and 3.

To delete the last picture taken

Perform the following steps to delete the last picture

taken while it appears in the auto-review display.

Press the button.

A screen asking you to confirm deletion appears.

Select OK by pressing the v control button, and

then press the ENTER button.

The picture displayed on the LCD is deleted, and

the camera returns to Shooting mode.

The LCD in Shooting mode

The following is an example of how the LCD may

appear when the mode switch is set to .

Note

To make it easy to determine the frame of the subject,

this camera keeps the brightness of the LCD at a certain

level, regardless of the exposure, brightness of the

subject, or lighting conditions of the surrounding areas.

For this reason, the brightness of the LCD is different

from the actual brightness of the captured image.

2, 3

0.00

STD

W T

037

0.00

1/250 F4.7

Print queue icon

Remaining number of pictures

(Estimated number that can be

captured at the set resolution)

Exposure compensation

1) Appears when the Bluetooth module is set to ON.

2) Appears when the release button is pressed halfway.

3) Appears when the print queue function is enabled.

4) Appears when the zoom lever is pressed.

5) Settings for shutter speed and aperture appear when the

release button is pressed.

6) Appears when the v or V control button is used to change

the exposure compensation value, or when the release

button is pressed halfway.

Shooting conditions

Zoom bar

Focus mark

Flash mode

Resolution

Power source (AC power adaptor or battery indicator)

Bluetooth indicator

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