Sony DPP-M55 User Manual

Digital Color
Printer

3-858-635-12 (1)

Operating Instructions

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

This PRINTER is designed to use PRINT PACK bearing the VP
trademark to yield quality prints.
VP Logomark and Design is a trademark used under license.

DPP-M55

1996 by Sony Corporation

WARNING

Information

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not
expose the unit to rain or moisture.

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

This symbol is intended to alert the
user to the presence of uninsulated
“dangerous voltage” within the
product’s enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk
of electric shock to persons.

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 an 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 symbol is intended to alert the
user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.

Owner‘s Record

The model and serial numbers are located at the rear.
Record the serial number in the space provided below.
Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer
regarding this product.
Model No. DPP-M55
Serial No. _______________________________

CAUTION

TV programs, films, video tapes and other materials may
be copyrighted.
Unauthorized video printing of such materials may be
contrary to the provisions of the copyright laws.

• IBM PC/AT is a registered trademark of International
Business Machines Corporation of the U.S.A.

• MS-DOS and Windows are registered trademarks
licensed to Microsoft Corporation, registered in the
U.S.A. and other countries.

• Macintosh is a trademark licensed to Apple Computer
Inc., registered in the U.S.A. and other countries.

• Adobe and Photoshop are trademarks of Adobe
Systems Incorporated.

• All other 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.

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Table of Contents

Getting Started

What you can do with the Digital Color Printer DPP-M55 ............................................ 4

Loading the print cartridge ............................................................................................. 5

Inserting the print paper ................................................................................................. 6

Printing

Printing an image recorded by Sony Digital Still Camera DSC-F1 ................................. 7

Preparation .............................................................................................................. 7

Printing ..................................................................................................................... 7

For Your Information

Precautions ....................................................................................................................... 8

Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................... 9

If the indicators are on ........................................................................................... 9

If the print paper jammed .................................................................................... 10

Specifications ..................................................................................................................10

Identifying the parts ...................................................................................................... 11

Optional supplies ........................................................................................................... 11

Supplied accessories

Make sure that the following accessories are supplied with your printer.

• Power cord (1)

• CD-ROM (for Windows 95 and Macintosh) (1)

• User’s Guide (for Windows 95) (1)

• User’s Guide (for Macintosh) (1)

• Print paper and cartridge (1 set)

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Getting Started

What you can do with the Digital Color
Printer DPP-M55

The Digital Color Printer DPP-M55 enables you to
directly print the image you recorded using the Sony
Digital Still Camera DSC-F1 without connecting the
printer to the camera.
By connecting the DPP-M55 to your PC or Macintosh,
you can edit images and make prints.

Direct printing of the image
recorded by the Sony Digital Still
Camera

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You don’t have to connect the printer to the camera. The
image data is transmitted from the DSC-F1 to the DPP­M55 via infrared data communication system.
The image data can then be transmitted from the DPP­M55 to the connected PC or Macintosh computer.

Exclusive software to edit images

The DPP-M55 is supplied with a CD-ROM in which you
will find the printer driver and the Printer Utility
software.
You can use the DPP-M55 to print images processed not
only on the supplied Printer Utility but also on an image
processing software such as Adobe Photoshop.

Various printouts from the Printer
Utility

You can edit images and make printouts from the Printer
Utility.
For details, see the ”User’s Guide” either for Windows 95
or for Macintosh depending on your computer.

• Calendar

• Cropping

• Greeting card

• 1/16-size stickers

Getting Started

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