Sony UP-D75 User Manual

2-632-686-43(1)

Digital Photo Printer

Operating Instructions

UP-D75

© 2005 Sony Corporation

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.

THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED.

To disconnect the main power, unplug the AC
IN connector.

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).

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.

As an ENERGY STAR Partner,
Sony Corporation has
determined that this product
meets the ENERGY STAR
guidelines for energy
efficiency.

Outline of the International ENERGY STAR
Office Equipment Program

The International ENERGY STAR Office Equipment
Program is an international program that promotes
energy saving through the use of computers and other
office equipment. The program backs the development
and dissemination of products with functions that
effectively reduce energy consumption. It is an open
system in which business proprietors can participate
voluntarily. The targeted products are office equipment
such as computers, displays, printers, facsimiles, and
copiers. Their standards and logos are uniform among
participating nations.

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Table of Contents

Introduction

Features .................................................................. 4

System Configuration .........................................4

Location and Function of Parts and Controls .... 4

Front ................................................................... 4

Rear .................................................................... 5

Preparation

Supplied Accessories ............................................. 6

Assembly ................................................................. 6

Connections ............................................................ 7

Installing the Printer Driver ................................7

USB Port Connection ......................................... 7

Operation

Before Printing ....................................................... 8

Loading an Ink Ribbon Cassette ........................ 8

Loading the Paper ............................................... 9

Printing ................................................................. 11

Setting the Print Quantity .................................. 12

Adjusting the Printouts ....................................... 13

Adjusting the Gray Balance ............................... 14

Miscellaneous

Precautions ...........................................................15

Safety ................................................................ 15

Installation ........................................................ 15

On Transportation ............................................. 15

Cleaning ........................................................... 15

Ink Ribbon and paper ......................................... 17

Specifications ........................................................ 18

Troubleshooting ...................................................19

Error Messages ................................................. 19

If the Paper Jams .............................................. 19

Index ..................................................................... 21

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Introduction

Location and Function of Parts and Controls

Introduction

Features

The UP-D75 Digital Photo Printer is a dye sublimation
thermal transfer printer providing high quality, high
resolution (300 dpi), and high speed printing of
computer image data on A4 size paper in full color (256
gradations process and 16.7 million colors).

System Configuration

The following shows an example printer system
configuration.

Computer
Controls the printer
operations.

For details, refer to the pages indicated in parentheses.

Front

A !POWER switch

Press to turn the printer on or off.

B Fan cover (6, 16)

Provided to prevent the printer from dust.

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C Ribbon door (8)

Pull the tab (marked with PULL) on the top on the
ribbon door to open it when loading an ink ribbon
cassette.

D PRINT QTY (quantity) button (12)

Press this button to display or close the print
quantity setting menu in the printer window
display.

E Printer window display

Displays the status messages. In menu operation,
the print quantity setting menu, printout adjust
menu or gray balance adjust menu is displayed.
If an error occurs, a corresponding error message is
displayed.

F ALARM indicator (19)

Lights in orange when the ink ribbon or paper is
exhausted, the paper jams, or another problem
occurs.

G MENU button (13)

Press this button to display or close the printout
adjust menu in the printer window display.

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Features / Location and Function of Parts and Controls

H Cursor control buttons (12, 13, 14)

Use these buttons to increase or decrease a value
and level shown on the menu, or scroll up and down
through a menu.

Rear

I CAL (Calibration) button (14)

Press this button to adjust the gray balance.

J PRINT button (11, 14)

Press this button to print the image data stored in
the memory of the printer.

K Paper cover (6)

Printouts are ejected here.

L Paper tray (6)

Load paper here. Press the point marked with
PUSH to remove the paper tray.

Introduction

A Cable stopper (7)

Fixes the USB cable to prevent it from being
disconnected.

B USB connector (7)

Connects to a computer equipped with the USB
interface (which conforms to USB 2.0), using a
USB cable (not supplied).

C -AC IN connector (7)

Used to connect to a wall outlet, using the AC
power cord supplied.

Location and Function of Parts and Controls

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Preparation

Assembly

Mount the supplied ink ribbon holder, paper tray, paper
cover, bottom cover and fan cover.

Preparation

Supplied Accessories

This printer is packed together with the following
accessories. Check that nothing is missing from your
package.

Paper tray (1) Paper cover (1)

Ink ribbon holder (1) Bottom cover (1)

Fan cover with a filter (1)

Note

You cannot mount the ink ribbon holder when the
thermal head is locked.
Before assembling, turn on the power of the printer. The
thermal head is unlocked and you can mount the ink
ribbon holder.

Paper cover

Fan cover
with a fiter

Bottom
cover

Ink ribbon holder

Paper tray

Fan cover

Thermal Head Claning Kit (1)
AC power cord (1)
CD-ROM (1)
Ferrite core (1)
Operating Instructions (1)
Warranty Card (1)
Software License Agreement (1)

Note

Filter

Retain the original carton and packing materials in case
you have to transport this unit in the future.

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Supplied Accessories / Assembly

Connections

After connecting a USB connecting cable (not supplied)
to the printer and the computer, connect the power cord.
For details about the printer connection, refer to the
manuals for the computer or other peripheral devices.

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Installing the Printer Driver

Install the printer driver provided with the printer. For
detailed instructions on how to install the printer driver,
refer to the Readme.txt file and the install manual
contained on the CD-ROM disc supplied.

USB Port Connection

Notes

• Follow the connection procedures described in the
computer manual.

• Make sure that the interface cable is connected
securely at both ends.

• The printer drive software provided with the printer is
not suitable for using the printer connected to a
network.

• Operation of the printer is not guaranteed for
connection to a USB hub.

• Before connecting the unit using a USB cable (not
supplied), attach a supplied ferrite core to the end of
the cable to be connected to the printer for noise
prevention. For detailed information on how to attach
the ferrite cores, see “Attaching a ferrite core to a USB
cable” on page 7.

to (USB)
connector

Computer

to - AC IN
connector

AC power
cord
(supplied)

USB
connecting
cable (not
supplied)

to wall outlet

Attaching a ferrite core to a USB cable

Before connecting a USB cable (not supplied) to the
printer, you should attach a supplied ferrite core to its
cable for noise prevention. To conform to radiation
standards, attach the supplied ferrite core to the USB
cable of your device as described below.

1

Release two stoppers on the ferrite core to open it.

2

Slip the USB cable through the ferrite core and
position it at the base of the USB connector to the
printer.

Preparation

3

Close the ferrite core until you hear a click.

Note

When the ferrite core cannot be secure because the USB
cable is thin, secure it using a tape.

Securing a USB cable

After you connect a USB cable to the printer, it is
recommended that you secure the USB cable to prevent
it from being accidentally disonnected using the cable
stopper.

Connections

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