Sony DKCC300X User Manual

Digital Printing System

4-109-584-11(1)

Operating Instructions

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UPX-C300

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 Sony 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.

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/

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

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.

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 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.

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 UP-DX100 Printer and the DKC-C300X Digital Still Camera

For the customers in Europe

Hereby, Sony Corporation, declares that these “UPDX100” 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 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 socketoutlet 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, 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.

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

Table of Contents

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.

Bluetooth transmission

Camera

Printer

EXEC

less than 10 m without obstruction

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.

ALARM

Note

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

System Overview

Operation Flow

STD

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1/250 F4.7

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

Shoot

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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.

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Useful Features

Auto-Review/

Playback

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1/250 F4.7

Review the photo and adjust the size of the face as necessary. Press the AUTO FRAME button to adjust the face size automatically.

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Print Preview Print

Bluetooth

1. Sony UP-DX100

EU : Passport

45 35mm 8

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.

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.

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.

Large-size synchronized flash

Synchronized flash

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.

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.

Flash Mode Flash Control Aperture Shutter Speed White Balance Exposure

Compensation

Controlled Flash without pre-flash

Forced Flash

without pre-flash

Exhibit Flash No Lighting F4.7

Program with Zoom and EV Fixed

7 steps

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

without Preflash

(Open)

F4.7

(F4.7 or F5.6)

: 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.

Fixed

(1/250)

1/250

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

1/250

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

Program –2.0EV to 0EV to

5500K

(Program, 3000 to

7000K or OnePush)

Auto

(Program, 3000 to 7000K, OnePush)

+2.0EV (in 1/4EV

–1.0EV to 0EV to +2.0EV (in 1/4EV

–1.0EV to 0EV +2.0EV (in 1/4EV

steps)

System Overview

Names and Functions of Parts

For details, see the pages in parentheses.

Camera

2345

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.

Names and Functions of Parts

Rear

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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

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)

Flashing (red) This indicates there is little battery

Flashing rapidly (red) The camera is shutting down.

Lights (red) This indicates camera malfunction.

The camera is preparing to take the next picture, the flash is being charged, or data is being stored.

power left if batteries are used.

Contact your nearest Sony dealer or Sony Service Center.

When the mode switch is

Lamp status Camera status

Lights (green) Normal operation

Flashing (green) The camera is starting up or Bluetooth

Flashing (red) This indicates there is little battery

Flashing rapidly (red) The camera is shutting down.

Lights (red) This indicates camera malfunction.

authentication is in progress.

power left if batteries are used.

Contact your nearest Sony dealer or Sony Service Center.

Names and Functions of Parts

F On/standby switch (19, 20)

Turns camera power on or sets it to standby.

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.

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 NHAA, 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.

H PRINT button (23)

When the mode switch is set to or during autoreview 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.

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.

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.

Names and Functions of Parts

Printer

Front

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ALARM

Bluetooth antenna (inside)

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.

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.

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.

Names and Functions of Parts

Rear

- AC IN

123

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

Names and Functions of Parts

Supplied Accessories

Preparations

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)

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.

Camera

Supplied Accessories

to power outlet

UPA-AC05 AC power adaptor (supplied)

AC 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.

Close the external connector cover and press down while sliding it to make sure it locks into place.

Close the 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.

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.

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)

Note

The batteries are fully discharged. Shooting is disabled.

Insert the four size AA batteries.

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.

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.

Camera

Tripod

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.

Preparations

To load the print paper

Note

Load the print paper into the paper tray.

Print paper

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.

L P

T O

T E

Do not touch the printing surface. Fingerprints or dust on the printing surface may lower the print quality.

Notes on loading the print paper

• 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.

Notes on storage

• 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.

PUSH OPEN

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.

Tray cover

To load the print cartridge

Press the upper portion of the print cartridge cover where PUSH OPEN is written to open it.

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.

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I G I

T A

P H

T O

I N

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

Cartridge release lever

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T O

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Print cartridge cover

Insert the print cartridge into the cartridge slot, and push until it clicks into place.

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Print cartridge

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.

Close the print cartridge cover.

Press the EXEC button.

Preparations

• When you turn on the printer with no print cartridge loaded, the lamp lights.

• 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.

Notes on storage

• 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

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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

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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.

Preparations

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.

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.

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)

Taking a Picture

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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 .

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.

Power source (AC power adaptor or battery indicator)

Bluetooth indicator

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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

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

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Shooting conditions

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.

Operations (Shooting and Printing)

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