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.
THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED.
To disconnect the main power, unplug the AC IN
connector.
CAUTION
Use of controls or adjustments or performance of
procedures other than those specified herein may result in
hazardous radiation exposure.
If you have questions on the use of the above Power Cord /
Appliance Connector / Plug, please consult a qualified
service personnel.
For the customers in the U.S.A.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with
the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15
of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference when
the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instruction manual, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. Operation
of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause
harmful interference in which case the user will be
required to correct the interference at his own expense.
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not
expressly approved in this manual could void your
authority to operate this equipment.
All interface cables used to connect peripherals must be
shielded in order to comply with the limits for a digital
device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules.
For the customers in Europe
The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 17-1 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.
This digital photo printer is classified as CLASS 1 LASER
PRODUCT.
CAUTION
The use of optical instruments with this product will
increase eye hazard.
Warning on power connection
Use a proper power cord for your local power supply.
1. Use the approved Power Cord (3-core mains lead) /
Appliance Connector / Plug with earthing-contacts that
conforms to the safety regulations of each country if
applicable.
2. Use the Power Cord (3-core mains lead) / Appliance
Connector / Plug conforming to the proper ratings
(Voltage, Ampere).
This apparatus shall not be used in the residential area.
For the customers in Europe, Australia and
New Zealand
WARNING
This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment, this
product may cause radio interference in which case the
user may be required to take adequate measures.
For kundene i Norge
Dette utstyret kan kobles til et IT-strømfordelingssystem.
For the customers in the U.S.A.
Lamp in this product contains mercury. Disposal of these
materials may be regulated due to environmental
considerations. For disposal or recycling information,
please contact your local authorities or the
Telecommunications Industry Association
(www.eiae.org).
GB
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For the State of California, USA only
Perchlorate Material - special handling may apply, See
www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate
Perchlorate Material : Lithium battery contains
perchlorate.
The supplied CD-ROM includes manuals for this printer
(in Japanese, English, French, German, Italian, Spanish,
Greek and Turkish). The copies of these manuals are
created in pdf (Portable Document Format).
Preparations
One of the following programs must be installed on your
computer in order to use the operation manuals contained
on the CD-ROM disc.
• Adobe Reader Version 6.0 or higher
Memo
If Adobe Reader is not installed, you can download it from
the following URL:
http://www.adobe.com/
Adobe and Adobe Reader are trademarks of Adobe Systems
Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries.
Reading the CD-ROM Manual
To read the manual on the CD-ROM, proceed as follows.
1
Insert the CD-ROM disc in your CD-ROM drive.
The manuals are saved in the Instructions For Use
folder.
2
Select and click the manual that you want to read.
Do
This unit reads image data stored on a memory card, CD,
or DVD and allows quick and easy printing of photos taken
with a digital camera or other device.
The product has the following features.
Versatile print services
Besides regular photo printout, the unit can produce split
image prints, prints with borders, and index prints. It also
allows the user to edit images before printing with
functions such as trimming and color adjustment.
Order numbers and file names can be printed as a
watermark, making print sorting easy.
Selectable operation modes
To fit the specific purpose for which the unit is used, Full
mode, Quick Print mode, and Event mode can be selected.
Support for a wide range of memory cards
and CD/DVD support
All major memory card formats used in digital cameras are
supported: “Memory Stick,” xD-Picture Card, SD Card,
MultiMediaCard, CompactFlash card, and Microdrive.
The unit also supports USB memory, CDs and DVDs
created using a computer.
High-speed high-quality printing
Using a newly developed print engine that features a
dyesublimation thermal transfer technology, it is possible
to print images of lasting beauty at high speed.
Memos
• Open the Readme file on the CD-ROM to confirm the
storage folders for any other manuals you want to read.
• The files may not be displayed properly, depending on
the version of Adobe Reader. In such a case, install the
latest version you can download from the URL
mentioned in “Preparations” above.
Note
If you lose the CD-ROM disc or you cannot read it for
some reason, you can purchase a new CD-ROM disc.
Contact your nearest Sony service representative.
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Using the CD-ROM Manual / What This Product Can Do
Easy operation by touch panel
A 10.4-inch touch panel display is used, allowing for easy
operation with just a touch of the screen.
Customizable with original data
By inserting a memory card (expansion CompactFlash
card) carrying promotional images and border data into the
expansion slot, screen savers can be displayed and photos
can be combined with borders for printing.
images can be used for the advertisement and border data.
1) A commercially available CompactFlash card or Microdrive is required.
1)
Original
Printing from wireless devices
Using an optional Bluetooth USB adaptor1), you can
wirelessly send images from Bluetooth-compatible
devices such as mobile phones and print. The versatile
print services available when printing from a memory card
are also available when sending images via Bluetooth
communication.
Using an optional wireless adapter
2)
, you can send images
from a digital camera with wireless functions and print the
images without touching the unit.
An expansion CompactFlash card is necessary to use this
function.
1) For more on compatible Bluetooth USB adaptors, see “Optional
accessories” on page 31 of “Specifications.” The adaptor may not be
commercially available depending on your country or region. Consult
your local Sony dealer.
2) A Silex Technologies SX-WSG1 is required. This device may not be
commercially available depending on your country or region. Consult
your local Sony dealer.
For information on supported digital cameras and further details on this
unit, please visit the UP-CR25L support page at
http://www.sony.net/snaplab.
Printing watermarks for logos and text
By storing logos, text, and other custom designs on an
expansion CompactFlash card and installing the card, you
can print the designs onto photos as watermarks.
Information Updates
For the latest information, please visit the UP-CR25L
support page at http://www.sony.net/snaplab.
Printer expansions
You can connect an additional printer to the USB ports on
the unit.
size different from the unit to increase the number of print
sizes that are available, or load the same paper size to
enable the expansion printer to continue printing
automatically when the unit runs out of paper.
1) For information on supported printers and further details, please visit the
1)
You can load an expansion printer with a paper
UP-CR25L support page at http://www.sony.net/snaplab.
Printing from computers
By connecting the unit to a computer using the supplied
USB cable, data sent from the computer can be printed on
the unit.
1) The supplied printer driver must be installed on the computer before
1)
connecting it to the unit. For the latest information on the printer driver,
please visit the UP-CR25L support page at http://www.sony.net/snaplab.
Compact, integrated body
The display and printer are housed in a single enclosure
which does not take up much space and easily fits on a
shop counter or similar.
In addition, the screen angle can be adjusted to four
different settings to fit operation conditions.
Information Updates
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Installation
Startup and Shutdown
Startup
Connecting the Power Cord
Connect the power cord to the ~ AC IN connector on the
back of the unit, and then connect the plug to a power
outlet.
UP-CR25L
to - AC IN
connector
AC power cord
(not supplied)
1
Verify that no memory card is inserted in any of the
front-side memory card slots of the unit. Then turn on
the POWER switch.
The unit starts up, and the Start Guide screen appears.
To secure the power cord
Wrap the cable clamp around the power cord, and fasten it
securely as shown.
If the ink ribbon or paper roll is empty, the following
screen appears.
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Installation
Shutdown
1
Complete any pending operations, and then bring up
the Start Guide screen.
2
Verify that no memory card is inserted in any of the
front-side memory card slots of the unit. Then turn off
the POWER switch.
Note
Loading the Paper Roll
and Ink Ribbon
Unlocking the Ribbon Door
The ribbon door is locked for safety when the unit is turned
on. To unlock the door, proceed as follows and display the
administration screen.
1
Turn on the power and start the unit.
The Start Guide screen appears.
If an ink ribbon or paper roll is not loaded, an error
message appears.
2
Touch the top left corner of the screen twice in
succession.
The password entry screen appears.
After turning off the unit, wait at least 5 seconds before
turning it on again.
3
Enter the administrator password using the numeric
keypad, and touch [OK].
(The factory default setting for the password is
“9999.”)
The administration screen appears.
When the administration screen appears, the ribbon
door will unlock.
Loading the Paper Roll and Ink Ribbon
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Loading the Paper Roll and Ink
Ribbon
When you use the unit for the first time, load the paper roll
and ink ribbon.
2
Remove the paper core.
3
Insert the paper core into the paper roll.
To load the paper roll
Note
Be careful that your fingers and clothing are not caught in
the paper door or on the protuberance in the opening of the
door.
1
Press and lower the paper door lever, hold the paper
door at the center portion, and pull the door forward
until it locks into the open position.
The two sides of the paper core are the same shape.
You can insert either side.
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Loading the Paper Roll and Ink Ribbon
4
Depending on the width of your paper roll, attach or
remove the paper adapters.
Paper with 127-mm (5-inch) width: 2UPC-R253/
R255 series Printing Pack
Attach the blue paper adapter to the left side of the unit,
and the pink paper adapter to the right side. (The unit is
factory shipped with the paper adapters attached.)
bluepink
Press the portions indicated by the arrows until the tabs at
the top lock into place.
Paper with 152-mm (6-inch) width: 2UPC-R254/
R256/C560 series Printing Pack
Remove the blue and pink paper adapters.
5
Load the paper roll.
Be sure to load the paper roll with the arrow on the seal
pointing inside the unit.
Note
To prevent the paper roll from sliding off, hold both
sides of the paper core when loading it into the unit.
6
Remove the seal affixed to the paper roll.
7
Close the paper door, and press the center of the door
until it clicks into place.
To load the ink ribbon
Note
Store removed paper adapters in a safe place.
1
Pull the ribbon door toward you to open it.
2
Remove the ribbon tray.
3
Detach the white spool of the ink ribbon from the black
spool.
Loading the Paper Roll and Ink Ribbon
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4
Gently unravel the ribbon without loosening it, and
place it in the ribbon tray.
Place the white spool in the front holder and the black
spool in the rear holder as shown.
5
Hold the center of the ribbon tray, and load it into the
unit.
Attaching the Output Tray
When printing, printouts are ejected from the printer and
collect in the output tray.
1
Attach the output tray to the printer.
6
Close the ribbon door.
Attaching the Scrap Receptacle
When printing, a margin of empty space is left between
each printout. These excess portions are cut off and
dropped into the scrap receptacle. Remove scraps from the
receptacle as soon as possible.
Attaching the output tray adapter
The output tray adapter prevents printouts from sticking
out of the output tray.
Use the adapter when printouts curl as shown.
Adjusting the output stopper position
Adjust the position of the output stopper according to the
printout size and amount of curling. There are three
positions to which to adjust.
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Loading the Paper Roll and Ink Ribbon
Attaching the Output Cover
Attach the output cover to the output tray. Doing so
prevents minor cuts and injuries that may result from
printouts ejecting quickly out of the output slot while
printing.
To attach the output cover
Displaying the
Administration Screen
Proceed as follows to display the administration screen.
Notes
• Before you can make settings on the administration
screen, you must enter the administrator password. In the
factory default condition, the administrator password is
set to “9999.”
• If a memory card is inserted in any of the front-side
memory card slots of the unit, the administration screen
does not come up. Remove any memory cards first, and
then repeat the procedure.
1
At the Start Guide display, touch the top left corner of
the screen twice in succession.
The password entry screen appears.
2
Enter the administrator password using the numeric
keypad.
Displaying the Administration Screen
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3
Touch the [OK] button.
The administration screen appears.
By touching one of the tabs at the top of this screen,
you can select the respective category to make
settings.
(Screens) tab
Lets you select the language display and configure
settings such as those for the screen saver.
(System) tab
Let’s you select the operation mode, set the clock, and
configure settings such as those for connecting the unit
to a computer.
You can also perform thermal head cleaning and touch
panel adjustment from this tab.
(Pricing) tab
Lets you set the currency to use and the price of prints.
(Administration) tab
Lets you limit the number of prints per order and make
password settings.
The print logs and system logs can also be displayed
from this tab.
(Template) tab
Lets you copy data such as templates for border prints
onto an expansion CompactFlash card.
You can also enter the text that will be added to images
from this tab.
(Printer settings) tab
Lets you configure settings such as those for printing
by order number or file name, as well as cutting mode
settings.
You can also perform print quality adjustment from
this tab.
4
When the setting is complete, touch the button.
Specifications
Power requirements
100 to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Input current6.3 to 3.2 A max. (while printing)
Operating temperature range
10 to 35 °C
Operating humidity range
20 to 80% (no condensation)
External dimensions
Approx. 338 × 442 × 454 mm (WHD)
3
(13
/8 × 17 1/2 × 17 7/8 inches)
(excluding the maximum projecting
parts)
MassApprox. 23 kg (50.71 lb) (printer only)
Printing system Dye sublimation thermal transfer
Resolution330 dpi
Gradation8 bits (256 levels) each for Yellow,
Magenta, Cyan
Picture size2UPC-R253 series:
89 × 127 mm ±2 mm
(3.5 × 5 inches ±
2UPC-R254 series:
102 × 152 mm ±2 mm
(4 × 6 inches ±
49 × 152 mm ±2 mm
(2 × 6 inches ±
2UPC-R255 series:
127 × 178 mm ±2 mm
(5 × 7 inches ±
127 × 127 mm ±2 mm
(5 × 5 inches ±
89 × 127 mm ±2 mm
(3.5 × 5 inches ±
2UPC-R256/C560 series:
152 × 203 mm ±2 mm
(6 × 8 inches ±
152 × 178 mm ±2 mm
(6 × 7 inches ±
102 × 152 mm ±2 mm
(4 × 6 inches ±