Sony DPP-SV77 Service Manual
DIGITAL PHOTO PRINTER
DPP-SV77
SERVICE MANUAL
Volume 1 1st Edition
DPP-SV77 V1
! WARNING
This manual is intended for qualified service personnel only.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, fire or injury, do not perform any servicing other than that
contained in the operating instructions unless you are qualified to do so. Refer all servicing to
qualified service personnel.
! WARNUNG
Die Anleitung ist nur für qualifiziertes Fachpersonal bestimmt.
Alle Wartungsarbeiten dürfen nur von qualifiziertem Fachpersonal ausgeführt werden. Um die
Gefahr eines elektrischen Schlages, Feuergefahr und Verletzungen zu vermeiden, sind bei
Wartungsarbeiten strikt die Angaben in der Anleitung zu befolgen. Andere als die angegeben
Wartungsarbeiten dürfen nur von Personen ausgeführt werden, die eine spezielle Befähigung
dazu besitzen.
! AVERTISSEMENT
Ce manual est destiné uniquement aux personnes compétentes en charge de l’entretien. Afin
de réduire les risques de décharge électrique, d’incendie ou de blessure n’effectuer que les
réparations indiquées dans le mode d’emploi à moins d’être qualifié pour en effectuer d’autres .
Pour toute réparation faire appel à une personne compétente uniquement.
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Table of Contents
Manual Structure
Purpose of this manual .............................................................................................. 3
Related manuals......................................................................................................... 3
1. Operating Instructions
2. Service Information
2-1. Main Parts Location ....................................................................................2-1
2-1-1. Main Block Location.................................................................. 2-1
2-1-2. Board Location ...........................................................................2-1
2-2. Removal and Installation of Cabinet...........................................................2-1
2-2-1. Upper Cabinet Assembly ...........................................................2-1
2-2-2. LCD Assembly ...........................................................................2-2
2-3. Sensor Arrangement and Functional Description .......................................2-3
3. Replacement of Main Parts
3-1. Replacement of Board.................................................................................3-1
3-1-1. DK-43 Board ..............................................................................3-1
3-1-2. PW-43 Board..............................................................................3-2
3-1-3. MD-43 Board .............................................................................3-2
3-1-4. JD-43 Board ...............................................................................3-3
3-1-5. PE-43 Board ............................................................................... 3-3
3-1-6. RM-43 Board ............................................................................. 3-4
3-1-7. PR-43 Board ...............................................................................3-4
3-1-8. TP-43 Board ............................................................................... 3-5
3-2. DC Fan ........................................................................................................3-5
3-3. Mechanical Deck Assembly........................................................................ 3-6
3-4. Switching Regulator....................................................................................3-6
3-5. PCMCIA Ejector .........................................................................................3-7
3-6. Thermal Head..............................................................................................3-7
3-7. Paper Feed Frame Assembly....................................................................... 3-8
3-8. Chassis Assembly........................................................................................3-8
3-9. LCD Unit..................................................................................................... 3-9
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4. Service Mode
4-1. Activation ....................................................................................................4-1
4-2. Touch Panel Position Adjustment ...............................................................4-1
4-3. LCD Contrast Check and Adjustment.........................................................4-2
4-4. Video Output Level Check and Adjustment ............................................... 4-2
4-5. Density Adjustment for During Thermal Head Replacement.....................4-3
5. Troubleshooting
5-1. Electrical Troubleshooting ..........................................................................5-1
5-2. Error Display ...............................................................................................5-2
5-3. Mechanical Troubleshooting....................................................................... 5-4
5-4. Upgrade .......................................................................................................5-5
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Purpose of this manual
This manual is the service manual Vol. 1 of Digital Photo Printer DPP-SV77.
This manual describes the information on maintenance and the service information
such as parts replacement, service mode and troubleshooting.
Related manuals
In addition to this “Service Manual Vol. 1”, this unit is provided with the manual
below.
..
..
. Service Manual Vol. 2 (Not supplied for products.)
Part No.: 9-955-297-21
This manual describes the semiconductors, spare parts, block diagrams, schematic
diagrams, and board layouts of this unit.
..
..
. Operating Instruction (Supplied for products.)
Part No.: 3-205-620-11
These manuals describe the information required for the actual management and
operation of this unit.
..
..
. “Semiconductor Pin Assignments” CD-ROM (Available on request)
This “Semiconductor Pin Assignments” CD-ROM allows you to search for
semiconductors used in B&P Company equipment.
Semiconductors that cannot be searched for on this CD-ROM are listed in the
service manual for the corresponding unit. The service manual contains a com-
plete list of all semiconductors and their ID Nos., and thus should be used together
with the CD-ROM.
Part number: 9-968-546-XX
Manual Structure
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Section 1
Operating Instructions
Reprinted from the
operating instructions
DPP-SV77
3-205-620-11(1)
2001 Sony Corporation
Digital Photo
Printer
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Operating Instructions
Before operating this printer, please read this
manual thoroughly and retain it for future
reference.
Digital Photo Printer
DPP--SV77
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WARNING
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.
ATTENTION
Pictures and/or Sound distortion may occur if
this product is positioned in close proximity to
equipment emitting electromagnetic radiation.
Attention
Sony shall assume no responsibility for any
accidental or consequential damages or loss
of the recording contents which may be
caused by use or malfunction of the printer,
“Memory Stick” or PC card.
For the customers in the U.S.A.
WARNING
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.
Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are located
on the bottom. Record the serial number
in the space provided below. Refer to this
number whenever you call upon your
Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model No. DPP-SV77
Serial No.
If you have any questions about this product, you
may call:
Sony’s Business Information Center (BIC) at 1-
800-686-SONY (7669)
or Write to: Sony Customer Information Services
Center
6900-29 Daniels Parkway, PMB 330
Fort Myerts, Florida 33912
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: SONY
Model No.: DPP-SV77
Responsible Party:
Sony Electronics Inc.
Address: 1 Sony Drive, Park Ridge,
NJ 07656 U.S.A.
Telephone No.:
201-930-6972
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.
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Notice for users
Program © 2001 Sony Corporation
Documentation ©2001 Sony Corporation
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ll rights reserved. This manual or the software
described herein, in whole or in part, may not
be reproduced, translated or reduced to any
machine readable form without prior written
approval from Sony Corporation.
IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY CORPORATION
BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL,
CONSEQUENTIAL OR SPECIAL DAMAGES,
WHETHER BASED ON TORT, CONTACT, OR
OTHERWISE, ARISING OUT OF OR IN
CONNECTION WITH THIS MANUAL, THE
SOFTWARE OR OTHER INFORMATION
CONTAINED HEREIN OR THE USE THEREOF.
By breaking the seal of the envelope of the CD-
ROM package, you accept all the terms and
conditions of this agreement. If you do not
accept these terms and conditions, please
return this disk envelope unopened, along with
the rest of the package, immediately to the
dealer where you obtained it.
Sony Corporation reserves the right to make
any modification to this manual or the
information contained herein at any time
without notice.
The software described herein may also be
governed by the terms of a separate user license
agreement.
User Registration
To receive customer services, complete and
return the registration card included in your
package.
Any design data such as sample pictures
provided in this software cannot be modified or
duplicated except for the purpose of personal
use. Any unauthorized duplication of this
software is prohibited under copyright law.
Please note that unauthorized duplication or
modification of others’ portraits or copyrighted
work could infringe the rights reserved by right
holders.
• Microsoft, MS, MS-DOS and Windows
®
are registered trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation in the United States and
other countries.
• IBM and PC/AT are registered
trademarks of International Business
Machines Corporation.
• MMX and Pentium are registered
trademarks of Intel Corporation.
• Apple, Macintosh, Power Macintosh,
and Mac OS are registered trademarks of
Apple Computer, Inc.
• “Memory Stick,” “MagicGate Memory
Stick” and their logo marks are the
trademarks of Sony Corporation.
• All other 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.
You are cautioned that any changes or
modifications not expressly approved in this
manual could void your authority to operate
this equipment.
The shielded interface cable recommended in
this manual must be used with this
equipment in order to comply with the limits
for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of
Part 15 of FCC Rules.
CAUTION
To prevent electric shock, match wide blade
of plug to wide slot, fully insert.
CAUTION
The nameplate is located on the bottom
enclosure.
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Table of contents
Getting started
What you can do with the printer .................. 5
Unpacking the printer ................................... 7
Identifying the parts ..................................... 8
Using the stylus and operation panel ........... 11
Opening the operation panel .................. 11
Using the stylus ..................................... 12
Setting up
1 Connecting the printer .......................... 14
Inserting a “Memory Stick” or PC card .... 14
Connecting to a television (optional) ....... 15
Connecting the AC power cord ............... 16
Connecting to a computer (optional) ....... 16
2 Preparing the printing pack ................... 18
3 Loading the print cartridge .................... 19
4 Inserting the print paper ....................... 21
Basic printing operations
Printing selected images ............................. 23
Printing all images or DPOF preset images at
one time .............................................. 27
Advanced printing operations
Adding effects to an image ......................... 29
What you can do with the Effect menu .... 29
Changing the image size and position ..... 31
Adjusting the pictures ............................ 32
Adding a special filter to an image .......... 34
Adding drawings, stamps, or
characters (Tool) ................................... 36
What you can do with the Tool sub menu ...
36
Drawing freehand line art (
) ............... 38
Pasting stamps (
) .............................. 40
Typing characters (
) ........................... 42
Making various prints (CREATIVE PRINT) ..... 45
What you can do with the Creative Print
menu .................................................... 45
Making a card ....................................... 47
Making a calendar ................................. 51
Making a split print ............................... 53
Making a sticker .................................... 55
Making an index print ............................ 57
Setting up the printer (MENU) ..................... 59
What you can do with the Menu ............. 59
Changing the printer
preferences (Set Up) .............................. 60
Setting video output and LCD screen
contrast ................................................ 63
Viewing a slideshow ................................... 64
Deleting images .......................................... 65
Printing from your computer
Using your printer with Windows computers ...
67
System requirements .............................. 67
Installing the software ........................... 68
Using the reader software ...................... 75
Printing from a software application ........ 76
Using your printer with Macintosh
computers ............................................ 78
System requirements .............................. 78
Installing the printer driver ..................... 78
Printing from a software application ........ 80
Additional information
Precautions ................................................ 82
About the “Memory Stick” and PC
card media ........................................... 84
On “Memory Stick”
............................... 84
To protect “Memory Stick” images
......... 84
Notes on use ......................................... 85
Troubleshooting ......................................... 86
If paper jams ......................................... 88
Specifications ............................................. 89
Index .......................................................... 90
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Getting started
Getting started
What you can do with the printer
With the Digital Photo Printer DPP-SV77, you can print images stored on a
“Memory Stick” or PC card. You can also print easily from your computer.
Photo-realistic printing
With its sublimation dye transfer printing system, the printer can make
photo-realistic prints meeting a number of different requirements.
Super Coat 2 feature
The Super Coat 2 enables high durability and moisture or fingerprint
resistance, keeping your prints in good picture quality for an extended
period of time.
Easy stylus operations on the color LCD screen
With the color touch-sensitive LCD screen, you can easily perform the
operations with the touch of a stylus and preview the images to be printed.
To select an image or an item, just tap the screen lightly with the stylus
supplied with your printer. A series of screen-activated operations will
navigate you though the printing process.
To view the images on a wider screen, you can also connect your printer to
your television.
Auto Fine Print 2 function
Even a dark picture with low contrast can be adjusted and printed as a vivid
and clear picture.
Selection of print sizes and border/borderless print formats
You can select from a large, dynamic Post Card size print or an economical
Small size print. For the Post Card size print, you can also select a borderless
or border print format.
Direct printing of
“Memory Stick” or PC card images
Just take a “Memory Stick” or PC card from your digital still camera and
insert it into the printer. You can immediately print any of the images in the
“Memory Stick” or PC card. You can also print all the images in a “Memory
Stick” or PC card or the images preset by a digital still camera at one time.
Selection of print finish
You can select the print finish from either glossy or texture.
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What you can do with the printer
Printing 25/30 sheets at one time
With the supplied paper tray, you can print up to 25 sheets for Post Card size
and 30 sheets for Small size print paper at one time.
A wide variety of prints available with your printer
You can make various types prints such as a standard print, a date print, or
an index print of the images stored in a “Memory Stick” or PC card. A
variety of image processing functions allow you to magnify/reduce, rotate,
flip, or move the image. You can also add a special effect to the picture to
produce sepia, monochrome, or paint pictures, or use tools to paint freehand
drawings, add stamps, or input characters on an image.
An even wider variety of prints using the Creative Print menu
The Creative Print menu allows you to make even more types of prints such
as a calendar, a card, split images, a sticker with framed images.
Making a convenient USB connection with your computer
By installing the supplied DPP-SV77 printer driver software on your
computer, you can print images from your computer. With the supplied
“Memory Stick/PC card Reader Software,” you can view and handle the
images in a “Memory Stick” or PC card inserted in the printer from your
computer.
On the demonstration mode
You can view the demonstration of the DPP-SV77 features.
Turn on the power of the printer while the “Memory Stick” or PC card is not
inserted. The demonstration button is displayed in the lower-right on the
screen. Tap the button to start the demonstrations. The DPP-SV77 features
will be shown in order. To stop the demonstrations, tap anywhere on the
screen.
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Unpacking the printer
Make sure that the following accessories are supplied with your printer.
• AC power cord (1)*
• Video connection cable (1)
• Paper tray (1)
• Stylus (1)
• CD-ROM (1)
–Sony DPP-SV77 Printer Driver
Software for Windows 98/
98SE/Me/2000 Professional
Ver. 1.0
–Sony DPP-SV77 Printer Driver
for Mac OS 8.5.1, 8.6, 9.0/9.1
Ver. 1.0
–Memory Stick/PC card Reader
Software for Windows 98/
98SE/Me/2000 Professional
Ver. 1.0
• Clamp filter (1)
• Operating Instructions (1)
• Warranty (1)
• Sample Printing Pack (1)
• Owner registration card (1)
• Sony End User Software License Agreement (1)
*Note
The AC power cord illustrated is for 120V only. The plug shape and specifications
change depending on the region you use the printer.
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For details, see the pages indicated in
the parentheses.
Printer front panel
1 Operation panel (next page)
Push PUSH/OPEN to open the operation
panel (page 11).
2 POWER button (pages 19, 23)
Lights in orange in the standby mode
and lights in green in the power-on
mode.
3 “MEMOR Y STICK” insertion slot
(page 14)
4 PC CARD insertion slot (page 14)
5 PC card eject b utton (page 14)
6 Paper tray compartment lid
Insert the supplied paper tray here.
7 Cartridge compartment lid (page
19)
8 Print cartridge eject lever (page
20)
Push up to eject the print cartridge.
9 Print cartridge (pages 18, 19)
(Not supplied)
Printer rear panel
1 USB connector (page 16)
Connects to the USB connector of your
computer.
2 VIDEO OUT connector (page 15)
Connects to the VIDEO input of your
television.
3 AC IN connector (page 16)
4 Ventilation holes
Identifying the parts
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Getting started
q; qa qs qd qf qg qh
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Printer operation panel
The buttons on the LCD touch-sensitive
operation panel (1 through 9) are
designated with square brackets in this
manual (ex. [PICTURE]).
1 PICTURE button (page 24)
Switches the thumbnail list and preview
image.
2 INPUT SELECT button (page 23)
Switches the input. (The selected input
indicator qv lights.)
3 LCD screen (next page)
Displays the images, menu items, or
available options.
4 PRINT QUANTITY (+/
–) buttons
(page 25)
Specifies the print quantity.
5 Arrow (B/b/V/v) buttons (page
13)
Moves the cursor to an image or item on
the LCD screen 3.
6 MENU button (pages 59)
Displays the Menu screen.
7 EFFECT button (page 29)
Displays the Effect menu.
8 CREA TIVE PRINT button (page 45)
Displays the Creative Print menu.
9 ENTER button (page 13)
Selects the image(s) or item(s) indicated
using the cursor on the screen.
0 ALL button (page 28)
Selects automatic printing of all images.
qa DPOF button (page 28)
Selects automatic printing of all DPOF
images.
qs Stylus (page 12)
Used to select an item on the screen.
Place the stylus in the slot to prevent it
from being lost.
qd PRINT button (pages 26, 28)
qf “MEMORY STICK”/PC CARD/PC
input indicators (pages 17, 23)
The indicator for the current input signal
lights.
qg
Paper error indicator (pages 22,
88)
qh
Cartridge error indicator (page
20)
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2
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qa
q;
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6
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Thumbnail list
Paper tray
1 lid
2 Partition
Screen
1 Print quantity indication
Indicates the print quantity. (In preview,
no indication appears when the quantity
is set to zero.)
2 Image number
3 “Memory Stick”/PC Card indication
Indicates that the type of media currently
being used.
4 Cursor (yellow frame)
Indicates that the image with the cursor.
5 Selection (orange)
Indicates that the image has been selected.
6 The quantity of selected images/
the total image quantity
When no image is selected, only the total
image quantity is displayed.
7 Print cartridge indication
Indicates the type of print cartridge
currently loaded (P: Post Card size/S:
Small size).
8 Scroll bar
Indicates the position of the image
currently displayed or selected from
among the total number of images.
9 Print preset (DPOF) indication
Indicates the image is DPOF preset for
printing from a digital still camera.
0 Guidance message
Displays simplified instructions for the
next step.
qa Protect indication
Indicates the image is protected by a
digital still camera.
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Getting started
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Using the stylus and operation panel
Most operations on the DPP-SV77 are carried out by tapping an item or
button on the touchscreen of the operation panel. This section explains how
to use the stylus and touchscreen.
Note on the LCD screen
The LCD is manufactured using high-precision technology. You may, however, see
brighter points or color shifts on the LCD depending on the viewing angle. This is a
normal result of the manufacturing process and does not indicate a malfunction.
Opening the operation panel
Open the operation panel while pressing PUSH/OPEN.
PUSH/OPEN
You can rotate the operation panel up to 180
degrees. Use the panel at an appropriate
angle such that you can view the screen
clearly and can perform the stylus operations
easily.
After you finish
•To keep the touchscreen safe and clean, we recommend you close the operation
panel after you finish using your printer.
•Keep the stylus in the slot on the panel to prevent it from being lost.
•If the screen becomes soiled, wipe it with a soft dry cloth such as a cloth used to
clean your eyeglasses.
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Using the stylus
Press lightly on the button, image or item on the operation panel
screen using the point of the supplied stylus.
This action is referred to as “tapping” in this manual. Tapping allows you to
execute the button function or select an item or image on the screen.
After you finish
Keep the stylus in the slot on the panel to prevent it from being lost.
Notes
•Always use the point of the supplied stylus for tapping the screen. Never use a real
pen, pencil, or other sharp object to write on the screen.
•In case you lost the supplied stylus, you can use Sony optional accessory.
Using the stylus and operation panel
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Selecting an image or item on the screen
You can select an item on the screen using either of the following methods
Operation panel
Screen
x Tap directly on the image or item on the screen.
The image or item is immediately selected. In this manual, this direct-
tapping method is the primary method used to explain the procedures.
x Tap the arrows [B/b/V/v] to move the yellow frame (cursor)
to an item or image on the screen and then tap [ENTER].
The item or image is selected after you tap [ENTER].
Note
In some steps or operations, the following restrictions apply in selecting an item or
image. Follow the guidance message displayed on the screen:
•You can use only arrow [B/b/V/v] or direct tapping to select an item.
•You can use only the vertical arrow [V/v] or horizontal arrow [B/b] buttons.
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1 Connecting the printer
Inserting a “Memory Stick” or PC card
Notes
•Do not attempt to force a “Memory Stick” or a PC card into or out of the slot. If
you do, the “Memory Stick” or the PC card or the printer may be damaged.
•When the printer is accessing the “Memory Stick” or PC card and the relevant
indicator flashes, do not remove the “Memory Stick” or PC card from the printer. If
you do, the “Memory Stick” or the PC card or the printer may be damaged.
Printing an image from a
“Memory Stick”
Insert the “Memory Stick” into the “MEMORY STICK” insertion slot until it
clicks into place.
“Memory Stick”
With the notch facing left and the arrow facing
forward on the left
To eject the “Memory Stick”
Push the “Memory Stick” further into the insertion slot and let it pop out.
Then remove it slowly.
Note
Insert the “Memory Stick” only. Do not insert any other objects.
Printing an image from a PC card
Insert the PC card into the PC CARD insertion slot until it clicks into place.
PC CARD eject button
PC card
To eject the PC card
Press the PC CARD eject button. After it pops out, remove it slowly.
Setting up
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Setting up
Note
Insert the PC card only. Do not insert any other objects.
Connecting to a television (optional)
You can use the color LCD screen of the printer to select items or view the
images to be printed. To display images or items on a wider screen, you can
also connect the VIDEO OUT connector of the printer to the video input of a
television.
Television
Set the VIDEO/
TV input
selector to
VIDEO.
Video connecting cable (supplied)
Notes
•The video output to a television is factory-set to Off. To display the image on your
TV screen, set it to On on the MENU screen.
•Depending on the screen, the display output differs between the television and
printer screen.
•Before making connections or plugging in a cable, turn off the power of the printer
and the television.
•When using a commercially available video cable, use a cable 3 m or shorter in
length.
•When you connect your printer to a personal computer, you do not need to connect
your printer to a television.
• You cannot tap to operate on the TV screen.
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1 Connecting the printer
To the wall
outlet
AC power cord
(supplied)
Windows/Macintosh
computer*
To USB connector
To USB connector
Connecting the AC power cord
After you make the connections, connect the supplied AC power cord to the
AC IN connector of the printer and then to an AC outlet.
The POWER indicator lights in red.
Connecting to a computer (optional)
Connect the USB connectors of the printer and your computer (Windows PC
or Macintosh) with a commercially available USB cable. By installing the
supplied driver software on your computer, you can print an image from your
computer’s hard disk.
With the “Memory Stick/PC Card Reader Software,”
you can also transfer images from a “Memory Stick” or PC card to your
computer’s hard disk.
For details on how to install and operate the software, see “Printing from your
computer” (pages 67–81).
*Note
The Reader software supports Windows only.
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Setting up
When you connect a computer that is already powered on to the
USB connector of the printer
The PC input indicator lights and the printer enters the PC mode.
Notes
•Use a USB cable 3 m or shorter in length.
•Without connecting a computer that is already powered on to the USB connector,
you cannot switch to the PC mode manually by touching [INPUT SELECT].
•When you connect your printer to a television, no pictures are displayed on the
television in the PC mode. This is not due to trouble with the printer.
•Refer to the instruction manual of your computer for further information.
•You cannot use the printer and the printer driver on a network or with a
commercially available printer buffer.
Note on using a USB cable
If your USB cable is not equipped with a clamp filter, attach the supplied clamp filter
near the printer’s USB connector of the cable .
To attach the clam filter, release the lock of the clamp filter with a screwdriver or a
similar tool, contain the cable, and lock the filter in place as illustrated below. Please
attach the filter as nearest the printer’s USB connector as possible.
MEMORY
STICK
PC
CARD PC
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2 Preparing the printing pack
You need an optional printing pack designed for the printer. The pack contains
a set of print paper and a print cartridge for either Post Card size (4x6 inch) or
Small size (3.5x4 inch) prints.
Select the printing pack according to the type of printing you intend to do:
Printing pack Contents
SVM-25LS 25 sheets of Post Card size photo paper/Print cartridge for
25 prints
SVM-25LW 25 sheets of Post Card size sticker/Print cartridge for 25
prints
SVM-30SS 30 sheets of Small size photo paper/Print cartridge for 30
prints
SVM-30SW 30 sheets of Small size stickers/Print cartridge for 30 prints
SVM-30SW09 30 sheets of Small size 9-split stickers/Print cartridge for 30
prints
Notes
•Use the printing pack for this printer only.
•Always use the print cartridge designed for the size of the print paper you use. If
you mix cartridges and paper of different types or size, printing may not be
possible, or a paper jam or other trouble may occur.
•Do not use the same print paper or print cartridge twice. Otherwise, a malfunction
or breakdown may occur.
•Do not touch the ink ribbon of the print cartridge or the printing surface of the print
paper. If there are fingerprints or dust on the printing surface or the ink ribbon, the
printing quality may deteriorate.
•For high quality prints, avoid placing the printing pack in locations that are subject
to high temperature, high humidity, excessive dust, or direct sunlight.
•When storing a partially-used pack of the print cartridge and print paper, store it in
its original bag or in a similar container.
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Setting up
POWER
3 Loading the print cartridge
1
Press the POWER button to turn on the printer.
The POWER indicator lights in green.
2
Pull and open the cartridge compartment lid.
3
Insert the print cartridge into the printer firmly until it clicks
into place and close the cartridge compartment lid.
The side with the Sony logo
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3 Loading the print cartridge
To replace the print cartridge
When the print cartridge runs out, the
cartridge error indicator lights and
an error message appears on the screen.
Open the cartridge compartment lid, push up the eject lever, remove the used
print cartridge, and then insert a new cartridge.
Notes
•Never put your hand into the cartridge compartment. The thermal head reaches
high temperatures, especially after repeated printing.
•Do not use the same print cartridge twice. Otherwise, a malfunction or breakdown
may occur.
•If the print cartridge does not click into place, remove it and
then re-insert it. If the ink ribbon is too slack to be loaded,
wind the ink ribbon in the direction of the arrow to remove
the slack.
•If the print cartridge is not loaded when you turn on the printer, the
cartridge
error indicator lights up.
•When placing the print cartridge on a desk or other surface, stand it vertically so
that dust will not get on the ink ribbon.
•Do not touch the ink ribbon or place the print cartridge in a dusty location.
Fingerprints or dust on the ink ribbon may result in imperfect printing.
•Do not change the print cartridge while operating the printer.
Notes on storing the print cartridge
•Avoid placing the print cartridge in a location subject to high temperatures, high
humidity, excessive dust or direct sunlight
•When you are going to store a partially-used cartridge, store it in its original bag.
cartridge error
indicator
Eject lever
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Setting up
Partition
4 Inserting the print paper
1
Open the paper tray lid and set the partition according to the
print paper size you want to use.
To use Post Card size paper, lay the partition down .
To use Small size paper, stand the partition upright.
2
Set the print paper into the tray.
Riffle the print paper. Then insert the print paper with its printing surface
(the side with no imprint) facing up and the arrow pointing in the same
direction as the arrow in the tray.
When inserting paper, insert the protective sheet together with paper into
the tray. After you have placed the paper into the tray, remove the
protective sheet.
You can set up to 25 sheets for Post Card size and 30 sheets for Small size
print paper. When inserting Small size print paper, set it behind the
partition.
Note
Do not touch the printing surface. Fingerprints on the printing surface may result
in imperfect printing.
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When inserting Small
size print paper
Printing surface
Arrow
Paper
Front side
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4 Inserting the print paper
3
Close the paper tray lid. Then push and open the printer
’s
paper tray compartment lid and insert the paper tray into the
printer.
Insert it firmly until it clicks into place.
Notes
•If print paper does not feed automatically, the
paper error indicator lights. Pull
out the paper tray and check for a paper jam.
•When adding print paper to a partially full tray, make sure that the total number of
sheets does not exceed 25 for the Post Card size or 30 for the Small size print paper.
Do not place different types or sizes of paper in the tray. Otherwise, a paper jam or
malfunction may occur.
• If the print paper runs out when you press PRINT, a warning sound beeps and the
paper error indicator lights.
•Do not write or type on the printing surface of the paper before printing. If you
want to write greetings or draw on the printed surface after printing, use an oil ink
pen.
•Do not attach stickers or anything else on the printing surface before printing.
•Do not remove the backing from sticker print paper before printing is completed.
Otherwise, jams or printer damage may occur.
•Do not print on the same print paper twice. Otherwise, a malfunction or
breakdown may occur.
•Avoid storing the paper with the printed faces touching each other or in contact
with rubber or plastic products including vinyl chloride or plasticizer for an
extended period of time; color changes or deterioration of the printed image may
occur.
•Before printing, do not fold or bend the print paper.
Notes on storing the print paper
•Avoid placing the print paper in a location subject to high temperatures, high
humidity, excessive dust or direct sunlight
•When you are going to store partially-used print paper, store it in its original bag.
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Basic printing operations
POWER
MEMORY
STICK
PC
CARD PC
MEMORY
STICK
PC
CARD PC
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Operation panel
Yellow frame (cursor)
Basic printing operations
Printing selected images
You can select an image recorded in the “Memory Stick” or PC card and print
it at full-size (standard print).
Borderless
standard print
3–6
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Input indicators
2
1
1
Insert a “Memory Stick” or PC card with recorded images into
the “Memory Stick” or PC card insertion slot (page 14).
2
Press the POWER button to turn on the printer.
The POWER indicator lights in green.
When you connect your printer to your television
Turn on the television and set the input selector of the television to “VIDEO.” The
printer images are displayed on the television.
3
Tap [INPUT SELECT] on the operation panel repeatedly with the
supplied stylus until the
“MEMORY STICK
” or PC CARD
indicator turns on.
Thumbnails of the images stored in the “Memory Stick” or PC card are
displayed on the screen.
Or
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Tap the image you want to print on the screen.
The cursor moves to the tapped image. You can also tap the arrows [B/b/
V/v] to move the cursor (page 13).
To display another page
When multiple pages exist, you can switch pages. To display the next page, tap the
lower part of the scroll bar or tap [v] repeatedly. To display the previous page, tap
the upper part of the scroll bar or tap [V] repeatedly.
To display a preview image
While the cursor is on the image, tap the image again or tap [PICTURE].
A preview of the selected image is displayed.
To display a preview of different images, tap the arrows [B/b/V/v]. The
preview of the previous (B), next (b), upper (V) or lower (v) image is
displayed.
To display the thumbnails again, tap anywhere on the preview image or
tap [PICTURE].
Note
While the screen display is switching or the printer is accessing the “Memory Stick”
or PC card (with the relevant input indicator blinking), do not eject or insert the
“Memory Stick” or PC card. Otherwise, they may crash.
Printing the selected image
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Print quantity
5
Tap [ENTER] or PRINT QUANTITY [+].
The image is selected and its frame turns orange. The print quantity
becomes “1.”
6
Tap PRINT QUANTITY [+] or [
–] to set the number of copies to
be printed.
Each time you tap [+] or [–], the print quantity increases or decreases. You
can set the print quantity from 0 to 30.
To cancel the selection
Tap [–] repeatedly until the print quantity becomes “0.” The orange frame
disappears and the selection is canceled.
To print multiple images at a time
Repeat steps 4 through 6 to select other images and set the desired print quantity
for each of them.
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Orange frame (selection)
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PRINT
Printing the selected image
7
Press the PRINT button.
Printing starts. During printing, the PRINT indicator lights. The printing
process bar and the approximate printing time are displayed on the screen.
When you start printing while the preview image is displayed
An dialog box appears to ask whether you want to print the image being displayed
or all the selected images. Tap to select either of the two options to start printing.
To stop printing
Tap [Cancel] on the screen or tap [ENTER] on the operation panel. Printing from
the next print will be canceled.
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When printing ends and the print paper automatically emerges
from the paper outlet, remove the printed paper from the
printer.
Notes
• When the “MEMORY STICK” or PC CARD indicator blinks or the data access message
appears, do not eject the “Memory Stick” or PC card. Otherwise, they may crash.
•While printing, never move or turn off the printer; the print cartridge or paper may
become stuck. If this happens, turn the printer off and on, and resume printing from
the beginning.
•While printing, the print paper is partially ejected from the paper outlet in stages.
Never pull out the paper forcibly until the PRINT indicator turns off and the print
paper emerges automatically.
•When using Small Size stickers, do not leave more than 10 sheets of the ejected
printed paper on the paper tray.
•Depending on the file type and size of an image, it may take from 5 to 60 seconds to
display a preview image on the screen.
•Depending on the type of digital still camera, it may take some time for the
thumbnail list to be displayed.
•When the width or height of an image is smaller than 480 dots, the
image is displayed in a small size. You can print the image but the
printing quality is rough due to its small image size.
•When you view the printer’s images on a large-screen television, the pictures may be
distorted. To view them in better picture quality, display the preview image.
•When using your printer in low ambient temperatures, the black lines may be
displayed on the LCD display, which is not of a printer’s malfunction. You can print
an image without problem.
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Basic printing operations
1
Insert the “Memory Stick” or PC card storing the images into
the “Memory Stick” or PC card insertion slot (page 14).
2
Press the POWER button to turn on the printer.
The POWER indicator lights in green.
When you connect your printer to your television
Turn on the television and set the input selector of the television to “VIDEO.” The
printer images are displayed on the television.
3
Tap [INPUT SELECT] on the operation panel repeatedly until the
“MEMORY STICK
” or PC CARD indicator turns on.
Thumbnails of the images stored in the “Memory Stick” or PC card are
displayed on the screen.
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5
4
Input indicators
2
1
Printing all images or DPOF preset images at
one time
You can print all the images stored in a “Memory Stick” or PC card at one
time. You can also print multiple images preset by your digital still camera
(DPOF) at one time.
What is “DPOF”?
The “DPOF” (Digital Print Order Format) is a format used to record the information
necessary for automatically printing images shot with a digital still camera at a printing
shop or with a home-use printer. The printer can automatically print the preset number
of copies of the images preset with DPOF. For details, see the operating instructions of
the digital still camera you are using.
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Printing all images or DPOF preset images at one time
4
Do either of the following:
• To print all the images, press the ALL button.
• To print the preset images, press the DPOF button.
When you select All, all the images in the thumbnail list are displayed
with an orange frame. When you select DPOF, only the preset images are
displayed with an orange frame.
5
Press the PRINT button.
Printing starts. When you select All, all the images in the “Memory Stick”
or PC card are printed one by one in the order of their image numbers.
When you select DPOF, the preset images are printed.
To stop printing
Tap [Cancel] on the screen or tap [ENTER] on the operation panel. Printing will be
canceled from the next print.
6
When printing ends and the print paper automatically emerges
from the paper outlet, remove the printed paper from the
printer.
For notes giving further information during or after printing, see page 26.
To return to the usual printing mode
Press the ALL or DPOF button again.
ALL
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Advanced printing operations
Advanced printing operations
Adding effects to an image
What you can do with the Effect menu
The Effect menu allows you to edit, adjust or add special filters to an image.
To display the main Effect menu, tap [EFFECT] on the operation
panel:
Tap the Effect sub menu item and add an effect to an image.
Sub menu Functions
Edit Enlarges, reduces, rotates, or flips an image horizontally.
(Page 31)
Adjustment Adjusts the brightness, color depth, tint, and sharpness
of the image. (Page 32)
Filter Adds a special filter to an image to print monochrome,
sepia, or painted pictures. (Page 34)
Tool Adds freehand drawings, stamps or input characters to
an image. (Page 36)
Exit Exits the Effect menu.
To save the image with the selected effects
Tap [Exit] in the main Effect menu or [Effect] either in the Effect main or sub
menus. When a dialog box for saving is displayed, tap [Yes] to save the edited
image or [No] to cancel it.
When both a “Memory Stick” and a PC card are inserted, a dialog box to select
the destination is also displayed. Tap the desired destination.
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Adding effects to an image
Notes
•If the “Memory Stick” or PC card is in write protect status, you cannot save an image
in the “Memory Stick” or PC card.
•While saving the image, do not turn off the power or remove the “Memory Stick” or
PC card from the insertion slot. The “Memory Stick” or PC card may be damaged.
To print the edited image
Tap PRINT QUANTITY [+] or [–] to set the copies to be printed and then press
the PRINT button in the Effect main or sub menus. The currently displayed
image will be printed.
Notes
•It may take longer to process an edited image after you press the PRINT button.
•Do not remove the “Memory Stick” or PC card while in the Effect mode. If you do,
the Effect mode ends forcibly and any editing you have done is canceled.
To change the printer settings midway
You can tap [MENU] and change the settings.
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Changing the image size and position
The Edit sub menu allows you to enlarge, reduce, rotate, or flip an image.
1
Select the image to be edited in the thumbnail list or tap the
selected image or [PICTURE] to display its preview.
2
Tap [Effect].
The main Effect menu is displayed.
3
Tap [Edit].
The Edit sub menu is displayed.
4
Tap the desired item to edit the image.
Item Procedures
Zoom –/+ Each time you tap [+] or [–], the image is enlarged
or reduced.
Move Tap [Move] and then tap the arrows [B/b/V/v] to
move the image in the desired direction. Then tap
[ENTER] to fix the position.
Rotate 90° Each time you tap [Rotate 90°], the image rotates
90° clockwise.
Mirror Each time you tap [Mirror], the image flips
horizontally.
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Note
The picture quality of an enlarged image may be deteriorated depending on the size
of the image.
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Tap [Back].
The main Effect menu is displayed again. You can select another Effect sub
menu, save or print the image, or exit the Effect menu (page 29).
Adjusting the pictures
The Adjustment sub menu allows you to adjust brightness, color deepness,
tint, or sharpness levels of the image pictures.
1
Select the image to be adjusted in the thumbnail list or tap the
selected image or [PICTURE] to display its preview.
2
Tap [Effect].
The main Effect menu is displayed.
3
Tap [Adjustment].
The Adjustment sub menu is displayed.
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Tap the desired adjustment item.
The adjustment screen of the selected item is displayed.
5
Tap the upper or lower part on the slider to adjust the image.
Items Procedures
Brightness Tap the lower part of the slider to darken the image or
the upper part to brighten the image.
Color Depth Tap the lower part of the slider for light colors, or the
upper part for deep colors.
Tint Tap the lower part of the slider to make the image
reddish, or the upper part to make the image bluish.
Sharpness Tap the lower part of the slider for weaker sharpness, or
the upper part for dark colors.
Tip
To adjust the level, you can also use the arrows [V/v].
Notes
• The dispaly reflects the adjustment only after you tap [Back]. You cannot make
adjustments while viewing the screen.
• The picture quality of the image being displayed on the screen may differ from
that of the printed image.
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Adding effects to an image
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Tap [Back] .
The Adjustment sub menu is displayed again. You can select another
adjustment item to proceed with further adjustments.
7
Tap [Back].
The main Effect menu is displayed again. You can select another Effect sub
menu, save or print the image, or exit the Effect menu (page 29).
Adding a special filter to an image
The Filter sub menu allows you to add a special effect to an image to print in
monochrome, paint, or sepia tone.
1
Select the image to be filtered in the thumbnail list or tap the
selected image or [PICTURE] to display its preview.
2
Tap [Effect].
The main Effect menu is displayed.
3
Tap [Filter].
The Filter sub menu is displayed.
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Tap a filter you want to add to an image.
Items Filters
Paint Makes the image look like a painted picture.
Sepia Mak es the image look like an old photograph with faded
colors.
Monochrome Makes the image into a monochrome picture.
Normal Removes any added filter(s) from the image.
Note
The picture of the image being displayed on the screen may differ from that of the
printed image.
5
Tap [Back].
The main Effect menu is displayed again. You can select another Effect sub
menu, save or print the image, or exit the Effect menu (page 29).
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