Sony UP-DP10 Operating Instruction

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Digital Photo Printer

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UP-DP10

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WARNING THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED.

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.

If you have any questions about this product, you may call : SONY Customer Information Center 1800-222-SONY (7669) or write to : Sony Customer Information Center 1 Sony Drive, Mail Drop #T1-11, Park Ridge, NJ 07656.

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: SONY Model No: UP-DP10 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 1 Sony Drive, Park Ridge,

NJ.07656 USA

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.

For the customers in the USA

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.

This device requires shielded interface cable to comply with FCC emission limits.

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

Table of Contents

Introduction ............................................................................. 4

Names of Parts ........................................................................ 6

Setup and Connection ............................................................ 7

Installing the Printer Driver .................................................... 9

Preparing to Print.................................................................. 14

Making Printer Setting from your Computer ...................... 20

Miscellaneous........................................................................ 31

What the Digital Photo Printer Can Do ..................................4

Checking the Packing List......................................................4

Requirements..........................................................................5

Attaching the Stands to the Printer .........................................7

Connecting the Printer to a Computer .................................... 7

Connecting the Power Supply ................................................8

Turning the Power On/Off......................................................8

With Windows 98................................................................... 9

With Windows 95................................................................. 12

With the Macintosh OS ........................................................13

Preparing a Print Pack ..........................................................14

Loading the Ink Ribbon Cartridge and Printing Paper .........16

Removing the Ink Ribbon Cartridge and the Printing Paper 19

With Windows...................................................................... 20

With the Macintosh .............................................................. 25

Maintaining the Performance of the Printer ......................... 31

Troubleshooting.................................................................... 31

If the Paper Jams .................................................................. 33

Main Specifications .............................................................. 35

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Table of Contents 3

Introduction

What the Digital Photo Printer Can Do

High-quality Photo Printing

The sublimation printing process used by this printer makes it possible to print images with fine photographic quality.

Prints with no white border

The paper that is used for printing has perforations near both edges that allow you to tear off the blank strips of paper on each edge.

Laminate Patterns

Because laminate processing is performed while photos are printed, the photos will not become discolored over time. You can select from among the following laminate options:

• Glossy: Produces a glossy print.

• Texture: Produces a textured print.

• Matte: Produces a matte print.

Compact, Thin, and Light Design

The printer itself is thin and the size of an A4 sheet. The printer can operate either in a vertical position or in a horizontal position. The printer weighs only 2.7kg, making it light and easy to handle.

Checking the Packing List

Check the contents of the box against the packing list.

Paper supply/eject tray (1)

Stands (2)

Power cord (1) Tray case (1) Ink ribbon cartridge (sufficient for printing 10 sheets) (1) Print paper (5 sheets each of UPC-10P23 and UPC10P34) (1) CD-ROM (driver, application) (1) Operating Manual (this manual) (1) Software license agreement (1) Warranty (1)

Notes

• We recommend saving the box and the packing materials in case it is necessary to transport or ship the printer.

• When shipping the printer, remove the ink cartridge and the paper supply/eject tray from the printer.

Paper Jams Can Be Cleared Easily

If the paper jams, it can be easily cleared simply by removing the cover.

Requirements

When using a Macintosh

Printing processing is performed faster when there is more memory and hard disk space available. Therefore, we recommend allocating as much memory and hard disk space as possible. The following environment is required in order to use the UP-DP10.

When using a Windows computer

< Requirements in order to connect to a

USB port:

• A personal computer on which Microsoft Windows 98 runs normally

• At least 32MB of RAM

• At least 30MB of hard disk space

• A USB port* *Connection requires a USB cable with a

male type A connector and a male type B connector. (Refer to the illustration elsewhere on this page.)

< Requirements in order to connect to a

printer port:

• A personal computer on which Microsoft Windows 98 or Windows 95 runs normally

• At least 32MB of RAM

• At least 30MB of hard disk space

• A printer port* *Please see the user's manual provided with

your computer for the appropriate type of printer cable.

• A Power Macintosh computer running Mac OS

8.6 or later, and which is equipped with a USB port as a standard feature

• ColorSync2.5 or later

• At least 64MB of RAM

• At least 30MB of hard disk space *Connection requires a USB cable with a male

type A connector and a male type B connector. (Refer to the illustration below.)

Male type A connector

Male type B connector

Note

When using device driver (Windows\system\lpt.vxd) version 4.00.953 in Windows 95, normal printing might be impossible. In this event, obtain the most recent driver from your Windows 95 distributor.

Names of Parts

1234

1 Operation switch

2 Ribbon cartridge cover

3 Lamps

POWER lamp PRINT lamp PAPER lamp RIBBON lamp ALARM lamp

The lamps indicate the printer status by lighting or flashing. For details, refer to page 32.

75 6 8 9

5 Bottom cover

6 USB port

7 Parallel port

8 AC power inlet

9 Ventilation holes

4 Paper supply/eject tray cover

Setup and Connection

Attaching the Stands to the Printer

The stands can be attached by screws. The mounting of the stands depends on whether the printer is going to be used in the vertical position or the horizontal position. (Refer to the illustration.)

Connecting the Printer to a Computer

Notes

• Before connecting the printer to a computer, be certain to first turn off the power for the printer, the computer, the monitor, etc.

• Read the operating manual for the personal computer carefully.

• When connecting to a printer port, we recommend using a shielded printer cable not more than 2m long and with a double-ended ferrite core.

• Make sure that you insert the cable connectors all of the way when making the connections.

• The driver provided with this printer does not support usage through a network.

• Proper operation can not be assured when USB connection is made through a hub.

• The printer cannot be connected using both a USB cable and a parallel cable. Connect it using one type of cable or the other.

When connecting to a USB port

To USB port (B connector end)

USB cable (purchased separately)

To USB port (A connector end)

Note

Only the USB port can be used for connection to a Macintosh computer. (This printer cannot be used with a Macintosh that does not have a USB port as a standard feature.)

Windows 98 computer Macintosh

Setup and Connection

When connecting to a printer port

Printer cable (purchased separately)

To printer port

Windows 95/98 computer

To parallel port (Amphenol 36-pin connector)

Note

When using the printer in fast transfer mode (ECP mode), use an IEEE1284-compliant cable. Note that in order to use fast transfer mode, the parallel port must be set up on the personal computer side. For details, refer to the operating manual for the personal computer.

Turning the Power On/Off

Press the Operation switch so that the POWER lamp is on. To turn the printer off, press the Operation switch again.

Connecting the Power Supply

Plug the female end of the power cord into the AC power inlet on the printer, and then plug the other end into an AC power outlet.

Plug

To outlet

Installing the Printer Driver

With Windows 98

Install the printer driver that is contained in the CD-ROM that is provided with the printer. The “printer driver” is the software that allows you to print on the UP-DP10, using the Print function of typical application software. Before installing the printer driver, turn the computer and the printer off, and then connect the printer to the computer.

When the Printer Is Connected by a USB Cable

1 Turn the printer on first, and then turn the

computer on. Once Windows 98 starts up, the “Add New Hardware Wizard” window appears.

3 Select [Search for the best driver for your

device], and then click [Next]. The window changes as shown below.

4 Place the “Printer Software UP-DP10” CD-

ROM in the CD-ROM drive.

5 Select the [Specify a location] option, click

[Browse], specify the [Win98\English] folder in the CD-ROM, and then click [Next]. The window changes as shown below.

If the “Add New Hardware Wizard” dialog box does not appear when Windows 98 starts up, install the printer by selecting [Start] t [Settings] t [Printers] t [Add Printer].

2 Click [Next].

The window changes as shown below.

6 Click [Next].

After the file is copied, the window changes as shown below.

Installing the Printer Driver

7 Click [Finish].

The window changes as shown below.

8 Click [Next].

The window changes as shown below.

10Select the [Specify a location] option, click

[Browse], specify the [Win98\English] folder in the CD-ROM, and then click [Next]. The window changes as shown below.

11Click [Next].

The window changes as shown below.

9 Select [Search for the best driver for your

device], and then click [Next]. The window changes as shown below.

12If necessary, you can type a name for the

printer in the [Printer name] field. Then, click [Finish]. The window changes as shown below.

13Click [Finish].

The wizard ends. Installation is now complete.

When the Printer Is Connected by a Printer Cable

1 Turn the printer on first, and then turn the

computer on. Once Windows 98 starts up, the “Add New Hardware Wizard” window appears.

If the “Add New Hardware Wizard” dialog box does not appear when Windows 98 starts up, install the printer by selecting [Start] t [Settings] t [Printers] t [Add Printer].

3 Select [Search for the best driver for your

device], and then click [Next]. The window changes as shown below.

4 Place the “Printer Software UP-DP10” CD-

ROM in the CD-ROM drive.

5 Select the [Specify a location] option, click

[Browse], specify the [Win98\English] folder in the CD-ROM, and then click [Next]. The window changes as shown below.

2 Click [Next].

The window changes as shown below.

6 Click [Next].

The window changes as shown below.

Installing the Printer Driver

7 If necessary, you can type a name for the

printer in the [Printer name] field. Then, click [Finish]. After the file is copied, the window changes as shown below.

8 Click [Finish].

The wizard ends. Installation is now complete.

With Windows 95

1 Turn the printer on first, and then turn the

computer on. Once Windows 95 starts up, the “Update Device Driver Wizard” window appears.

If the “Update Device Driver Wizard” dialog box does not appear when Windows 95 starts up, install the printer by selecting [Start] t [Settings] t [Printers] t [Add Printer].

2 Click [Next].

The window changes as shown below.

Notes

• The driver does not support connection with a USB cable under Windows 95. Use a printer cable.

• The installation procedure may differ from the procedure described here, depending on the Windows 95 version that you are using. If that is the case, refer to your Windows 95 operating manual for instructions.

3 Select [Other Locations].

The window changes as shown below.

4 Place the “Printer Software UP-DP10” CD-

ROM in the CD-ROM drive.

5 Click [Browse], specify the [Win95\English]

folder in the CD-ROM, and then click [OK]. The window changes as shown below.

6 Click [Finish].

The window changes as shown below.

With the Macintosh OS

Install the printer driver that is contained in the CD-ROM that is provided with the printer.

1 Place the “PRINTER SOFTWARE UP-

DP10” CD-ROM in the Macintosh’s CDROM drive. The “PRINTER SOFTWARE” icon appears on the desktop.

2 Double-click the “Driver” icon to open the

folder.

3 Double-click the “Chooser” icon to open the

folder.

4 Double-click the “UP-DP10 Install-E” icon

to start installation.

5 Follow the instructions displayed on the

screen in order to complete the installation process.

7 If necessary, you can type a name for the

printer in the [Printer name] field. Then, click [Finish]. After the file is copied, the wizard ends. Installation is now complete.

z Hint

If a message such as "Cannot find XX" appears when the file is supposed to be copied, click [Browse], specify the [Win95\English] folder on the CD-ROM again, and then click [OK].

6 After installation is complete, restart the

Macintosh.

Note

Before using the printer driver, please take a moment to read the “ReadMe” file in the “Chooser” folder.

Preparing to Print

Preparing a Print Pack

In order to print, it is necessary to prepare a Sony Print Pack (printing paper and an ink ribbon cartridge, sold as a set). A Sony Print Pack must be purchased separately. The following table lists the types of Sony Print Packs available.

Product No.

UPC10P23

UPC10P34

UPC10S01

Note

Type

Photocards

Glossy photostickers

Size/number of sheets

100 × 180 mm (100 × 152 mm after cutting) 25 sheets

100 × 180 mm (100 × 134 mm after cutting) 25 sheets

100 × 180 mm 25 sheets

Features

These sheets produce prints that have no white border when photos taken with a digital camera that has a 2:3 aspect ratio (V:H) are printed on these sheets and the border is then cut off along the perforations.

These sheets produce prints that have no white border when photos taken with a digital camera that has a 3:4 aspect ratio (V:H) are printed on these sheets and the border is then cut off along the perforations.

These sheets have no perforations, and are backed with an adhesive. The maximum printing area is 100 × 155 mm.

If “Border” is selected in the printer driver, each of the print sizes will be reduced somewhat.

Notes on Using Print Packs

• The ink ribbon cartridge is designed to allow you to print an image on each of the sheets in the Print Pack.

• If photos taken with a digital camera that has a 3:4 aspect ratio (V:H) are printed on the paper in a UPC-10P23 Print Pack, a white border may remain even after cutting along the left and right perforations, or a portion of the top and bottom of the image may not be printed on the paper.

• If photos taken with a digital camera that has a 2:3 aspect ratio (V:H) are printed on the paper in a UPC-10P34 Print Pack, the printed image may extend beyond the left and right perforations, or white border may appear at the top and bottom of the paper.

• Use the ink ribbon cartridge and paper that share the same product number together. Using an ink ribbon cartridge from one type of Print Pack with paper from another type of Print Pack may result in poor image quality, malfunction or other difficulties.

• When changing the ink ribbon cartridge and paper from one type of Print Pack to another, be sure to change BOTH the ink ribbon cartridge and the paper, as a set.

• Never touch the printing side (the blank, glossy side) of the paper or the ink ribbon. Doing so could leave fingerprints, which will harm image quality.

• If it is necessary to change the ink ribbon cartridge or to add more paper while printing is in progress, do not turn off the printer. If you turn off the printer, the image that is stored in the printer’s memory will be lost.

• Ink ribbon cartridges cannot be re-used.

• If a paper jam occurs, do not just pull the paper out. Remove the paper by following the procedure described in “If the Paper Jams” (page 33).

• If the ink ribbon breaks, you can tape it back together with cellophane tape. For details, refer to “If the Ink Ribbon Breaks” (page 34).

Notes on Storing Ink Ribbon Cartridges and Paper

• Do not keep partially used ink ribbon cartridges or unused, opened paper in dusty locations. Dust on the printing surfaces will harm image quality.

• If you will not be using a partially used ink ribbon cartridge or unused, opened paper for an extended period of time, place them back in their original bags for storage.

• Do not store ink ribbon cartridges and paper in hot or humid locations, or in direct sunlight.

Preparing to Print

Loading the Ink Ribbon Cartridge and Printing Paper

Loading the Ink Ribbon Cartridge

Note

Do not touch the ink ribbon. Fingerprints on the ink ribbon may harm the image quality.

1 Take up any slack in the ink ribbon by turning in the direction indicated

by the arrow. The ink ribbon could become damaged if you load the ribbon while it is slack.

2 Open the ribbon cartridge cover.

WARNING

Components located behind the ribbon cartridge door become very hot. To avoid burns, never put your hand inside the opening.

3 Grasp the handle on the ink ribbon cartridge, and make sure that the ink

ribbon cartridge is facing the right way. Align the protuberances on the cartridge with the grooves in the printer and slide the cartridge in as far as it will go.

4 Close the ribbon cartridge cover, and then make sure that the RIBBON

lamp has turned off.

Loading the Printing Paper

Note

Never touch the printing side (the blank, glossy side) of the paper. Doing so could leave fingerprints, which will harm image quality.

1 Fan the paper thoroughly.

If the paper is curled, uncurl it.

2 With the printing surface (glossy side) facing up, place the paper in the

paper supply/eject tray, making sure that the paper is under the tabs at the end of the tray.

Stopper

Printing surface

Tabs

Preparing to Print

Notes

• Do not place more than 25 sheets in the tray at one time.

• When loading printing paper in the tray, make sure that all of the paper is completely inside of the tray.

• Do not use paper that is significantly curled.

• When outputting multiple sheets of paper to the eject surface of the paper supply/eject tray, raise the stopper.

3 Open the paper supply/eject tray cover.

4 Align the protuberances on the tray with the grooves in the printer, slide

the tray in as far as it will go, and then make sure that the PAPER lamp has turned off.

Stopper

Notes

• Do not allow more than 10 sheets of paper to accumulate on the eject surface of the paper supply/eject tray.

• To prevent dust contamination, attach the provided tray cover to the paper supply/eject tray when you take the tray out of the printer.

The printer is now ready to print. To print, first read “Preparing to Print” (page 14). Once printer setup is complete, use the Print function in any typical application software to print.

Removing the Ink Ribbon Cartridge and the Printing Paper

Removing the ink ribbon cartridge

1 Open the ribbon cartridge cover. 2 Grasp the handle and pull the cartridge out.

Removing the printing paper

1 Pull the paper supply/eject tray out of the printer. 2 Lift the metal plate at the bottom of the paper supply/eject tray, and then

pull out the printing paper.

Making Printer Setting from your Computer

With Windows

Before printing from an application, it is necessary to set the printer properties. The printer properties can be displayed by means of either of the following methods:

• Select [Start] t [Settings] t [Printers]. Select the UP-DP10 icon, and then select [File] t [Properties]. Settings made through this method become the initial printer settings for printing in all applications.

• From an application’s [File] menu, select the item that is used for printer setup. In some applications, these settings can be made in the print dialog box. Settings made by this method are generally only valid until you quit the application.

The “SONY UP-DP10: Properties” dialog box has tabs that are standard for the OS, and tabs that are specific to the UP-DP10. The following section explains the tabs that are specific to the UP-DP10: [Paper] and [Graphics]. Note also that although the sample screens are taken from Windows 98, the setting items, methods, etc., are identical in Windows 95.

[Paper] tab settings

This tab is used to make basic printing settings, such as the paper type, number of copies, the printing quality, etc. Make sure these settings have been made before printing anything.

< [Paper Type]

Select the type of Print Pack that has been loaded in the printer from among Photocard [UPC-10P23], Photocard [UPC-10P34], and Glossy photosticker [UPC-10S01].

< [Orientation]

Select the printing orientation as either [Portrait] or [Landscape].

< [Copies]

The number of copies can be set in a range from “1” to “25.”

< [Scaling]

Specify the enlargement/reduction ratio. Any integer value ranging from “10%” to “400%” can be set for this ratio.

< [Border]

If this checkbox is checked (on), prints are printed with a white border around the edges. If this option is selected, the image size that can be printed is reduced.

< [Image Layout]

This item becomes valid if “UPC-10S01” is selected for the paper type.

• If [1 up] is selected, then only one image is printed on each sheet.

• If [16 up] is selected, then 16 identical thumbnail images are printed on each sheet.

< [Laminate Pattern]

Use this item to select one of the following three laminate processing options for the print surface:

• If [Glossy] is selected, prints are produced with a glossy finish.

• If [Texture] is selected, prints are produced with a textured finish.

• If [Matte] is selected, prints are produced with a matte finish.

< [About...]

Clicking this button displays the version information for the printer driver.

< [Restore Defaults]

Clicking this button restores all of the settings under the [Paper] tab to their initial values.

Making Printer Setting from your Computer

[Graphics] tab settings

This tab is used to make settings related to images, such as the printing color and brightness. Adjust these settings when you are not satisfied with the final results of printing or when you need to make advanced adjustments. Select either [Digital Camera Correction], [Color Balance], [Tone Curve], or [Sharpness] in the [Color Correction] list box. The settings that can be made underneath change, depending on which choice is selected. To cancel any changes you have made and restore the initial settings, click [Restore Defaults] on each screen.

< [Digital Camera Correction]

Select this screen when printing an image from a digital camera in order to correct the intensity and the saturation.

• If you click the [Use Digital Camera Correction] checkbox so that it is in the checked (on) state, image correction processing that is suited for digital camera images is performed on the image.

• Optimal processing can be performed by selecting [Auto].

• Selecting [Custom] allows you to manually set [Intensity] and [Saturation].

Note

Setting [Saturation] to “0” causes the original saturation component to be used, but setting [Intensity] to “0” does not cause the original intensity component to be used.

< [Color Balance]

Use this screen to adjust the color balance of the printer, either by dragging the sliders left or right, clicking on [ v ] or [ V ], or by inputting a value directly through the keyboard.

< [Tone Curve]

You can adjust values output by the printer with respect to values input by choosing a tone curve setting of [Hard] or [Soft].

Making Printer Setting from your Computer

< [Sharpness]

Use this screen to adjust the contour emphasis of the image, either by dragging the sliders left or right, clicking on [ v ] or [ V ], or by inputting a value directly through the keyboard. Increasing the setting increases the contour emphasis of the image.

With the Macintosh

Selecting the UP-DP10 with the Chooser

This operation with the Chooser must be performed the first time that you use the UP-DP10,, and whenever you have been using another printer and now want to use the UP-DP10.

1 Select the Chooser from the Apple menu.

The Chooser window opens.

2 Select the UP-DP10 icon from among the icons displayed on the left side

of the Chooser window. The UP-DP10 printers that are connected are then listed in the listbox on the right side of the Chooser window.

3 Select the UP-DP10 name in the listbox.

4 Close the Chooser window.

Making Printer Setting from your Computer

Page Setup

The “Page Setup” dialog box is used to make basic printing settings, such as the paper type, the printing quality, etc. Make sure these settings have been made before printing anything. To display the “Page Setup” dialog box, select “Page Setup” from the “File” menu. All of the items in the “Page Setup” dialog box are described below.

< “Paper Type”

Select the type of Print Pack that has been loaded in the printer from among “UPC-10P23,” “UPC-10P34,” and “UPC-10S01.”

< “Scale”

Specify the enlargement/reduction ratio. Any integer value ranging from “25%” to “400%” can be set for this ratio.

< “Orientation”

Select the printing orientation.

< “Image Layout”

This item becomes valid if “UPC-10S01” is selected for the paper type.

• If “1 up” is selected, then only one image is printed on each sheet.

• If “16 up” is selected, then 16 identical thumbnail images are printed on each sheet.

< “Laminate Pattern”

Use this item to select one of the following three laminate processing options for the print surface:

• If “Glossy” is selected, prints are produced with a glossy finish.

• If “Texture” is selected, prints are produced with a textured finish.

• If “Matte” is selected, prints are produced with a matte finish.

< “Border”

If this checkbox is checked (on), prints are printed with a white border around the edges. If this option is selected, the image size that can be printed is reduced.

Printing Settings

The “Print” dialog box appears if “Print” is selected from the “File” menu. Select either “General” or “Color Correction” from the pop-up menu near the top of the dialog box to set various items.

“General” settings

< “Copies”

Set a value from 1 to 25.

< “Pages”

Specify the range of pages to be printed.

• If “All” is selected, all pages will be printed.

• If “From: To:” is selected, the specified range of pages is printed. Input the values in these fields through the keyboard.

“Color Correction” settings

The “Color Correction” screen is used to make settings related to images, such as the printing color and brightness. Adjust these settings when you are not satisfied with the final results of printing or when you need to make advanced adjustments. When “Color Correction” is selected in the “Print” dialog box, a new pop-up menu appears. Each if these items is explained below.

Making Printer Setting from your Computer

< “Digital Camera Correction”

Select this screen when printing an image from a digital camera in order to correct the intensity and the saturation.

• If you click the “Use Digital Camera Correction” checkbox so that it is in the checked (on) state, image correction processing that is suited for digital camera images is performed on the image.

• Optimal processing can be performed by selecting “Auto.”

• Selecting “Custom” allows you to manually set “Intensity” and “Saturation.”

Note

Setting “Saturation” to “0” causes the original saturation component to be used, but setting “Intensity” to “0” does not cause the original intensity component to be used.

• Click “Restore Defaults” to return all of the settings on this screen to their initial values.

< “Color Balance”

Use the scroll bars on this screen to adjust the color balance of the printer.

• Click “Restore Defaults” to return all of the settings on this screen to their initial values.

< “Tone Curve”

You can adjust values output by the printer with respect to values input by choosing a tone curve setting of “Hard” or “Soft”.

< “Sharpness”

Use the scroll bar on this screen to adjust the contour emphasis of the image. Increasing the setting increases the contour emphasis of the image.

• Click “Restore Defaults” to return the settings on this screen to their initial values.

Making Printer Setting from your Computer

< “ColorSync”

The following items can be set if the “Use ColorSync” option is on:

• In the “Profile” pop-up menu, specify the UP-DP10 profile.

• In the “Intent” pop-up menu, select one of the following for color reproduction mapping: Perceptual (Images) Saturation (Graphics) Relative Colormetric Absolute Colormetric

• In the “Quality” pop-up menu, select one of the following for the color mapping quality: Best Normal Draft

Miscellaneous

Maintaining the Performance of the Printer

The following items should be noted in order to maintain the performance of the printer. Also refer to the sections “Warning” (page 2).

Notes on Use

• If the printer will not be used for an extended period of time, remove the paper supply/eject tray from the printer and store it in the tray case, turn off the printer, and then unplug the power cord.

• When transporting the printer, remove all accessories from the printer. Carrying the printer while any accessories are still in the printer can result in damage to the printer.

Condensation

Water droplets (called “condensation”) may form inside the printer if it is moved from a cold location to a warm one, or if it is placed in a humid room. Operating the printer while condensation is present could not only cause the printer to operate incorrectly, but could also result in damage to the printer. If there is any possibility that there is condensation inside the printer, turn the power off and allow the printer to sit until the condensation evaporates.

Cleaning the Printer

• Before cleaning the printer, turn the power off and unplug the power cord.

• If the cabinet is dirty, dampen a cloth with water or a mild, dilute detergent solution, wring the cloth out thoroughly, and then wipe the dirt away. Afterwards, wipe away any moisture with a dry cloth.

• Do not use paint thinner, benzene, alcohol, chemical dust cloths, or other materials that could harm the finish of the cabinet.

Troubleshooting

What to do

Before sending the printer for repair, repeat the checks. If it still doesn’t operate properly, please consult the store from which you purchased the printer or you Sony service center.

Symptom

Power does not go on.

Printer does not print

Cannot remove the ink ribbon cartridge

Cause/Remedy

• Check that the printer’s power cord is plugged in properly.

t Properly connect the power

cord as explained in “Connecting the Power Supply” (page 8).

• Check that the ink ribbon cartridge and printing paper are properly loaded.

t Properly load the ink ribbon

cartridge and printing paper as explained in “Loading the Ink Ribbon Cartridge and the Printing Paper” (page 16).

• Check that the ink ribbon cartridge cover is closed.

t Close the ink ribbon

cartridge cover.

• Check that the bottom cover is closed.

t Close the bottom cover.

• The printer may have overheated.

t Wait for a while, then try

printing again.

• Operation of the printer may have been prematurely interrupted, leaving the teeth of the ink ribbon cartridge gear engaged.

t Turn the printer’s operation

switch back on, then remove the ink ribbon cartridge after the sound of operation stops.

Miscellaneous

Symptom

Paper jams

The ALARM lamp is lit

The printed result does not look clean.

Cause/Remedy

• Check whether you have loaded more than 25 sheets of paper in the paper supply/eject tray.

t Load no more than 25

sheets of paper in the paper supply/eject tray at a time.

• Check whether more than 10 sheets of paper have accumulated on the eject surface of the paper supply/eject tray.

t Do not allow more than 10

sheets of paper to accumulate on the eject surface.

• Check whether the paper is wrinkled or curled.

t Remove any wrinkled or

curled paper.

• Check whether paper has jammed.

t Clear the jam as explained

in “If the Paper Jams” (page 33).

• Check whether the ink ribbon has broken.

t Correct the problem as

explained in “If the Ink Ribbon Breaks” (page 34).

• Check whether you are printing on the right side of the paper.

t Properly load the printing

paper as explained in “Loading the Printing Paper” (page 17)

• Check whether the ink ribbon cartridge or printing paper are dirty.

t Load a new ink ribbon

cartridge or clean printing paper.

Status Indications

The printer status is indicated by the POWER, PRINT, PAPER, RIBBON, and ALARM lamps lighting or flashing. If the printer is in an abnormal condition, take whatever action is called for by the status indicated by the lamps.

Lamp

POWER PRINT

PAPER

RIBBON

Lit

a • The power is on. a • Printing is in progress.

a • The printer is out of paper.

a • The end of the ink ribbon

Printer status and action

Flashing

a • The printer is receiving

image data.

t Load more paper in

the paper supply/

• There is too much

• The printer cannot use the

• No ink ribbon cartridge has

• The ink ribbon cartridge that

eject tray. (page 17)

accumulated ejected paper in the paper supply/eject tray.

t Remove the

accumulated ejected paper from the paper supply/eject tray.

type of paper that has been loaded.

t Once the paper has

been ejected, load the correct type of paper in the paper supply/eject tray. (pages 14, 17)

has been reached.

t Install a new ink

ribbon cartridge. (pages 16, 19)

been installed.

t Install an ink ribbon

cartridge. (page 16)

has been installed is not compatible with this printer.

t Install the correct ink

ribbon cartridge. (pages 14, 16)

Lamp

ALARM

All lamps

Lit

a • There is a paper jam inside

a • The ribbon cartridge cover

a • A problem has occurred

Printer status and action

Flashing

the printer.

t Remove the jammed

• The ink ribbon has broken.

• The bottom cover is open.

paper. (see below)

t Repair the ink ribbon

with cellophane tape. (page 34)

is open.

t Close the cover. t Close the cover.

that requires repair by service personnel.

t Contact your dealer

or the nearest Sony Service Center.

If the Paper Jams

If the paper jams while the printer is printing, the ALARM lamp will light. Press the Operation switch to turn the printer off, and then press the Operation switch to turn the printer on again. The paper inside the printer will be ejected automatically. If this procedure does not clear the paper jam and the ALARM lamp remains lit, follow the procedure described below to remove the jammed paper.

1 Turn the printer off and unplug the power

cord.

2 If there are any printed sheets in the paper

supply/eject tray, remove those sheets, and then remove the tray.

3 Open the ribbon cartridge cover, and remove

the ink ribbon cartridge.

Note

If you cannot remove the ink ribbon cartridge, contact your dealer or the nearest Sony Service Center.

4 Remove the jammed paper.

• If you cannot remove the jammed paper, or if you cannot see the jammed paper, follow the procedure described below.

• If you were able to completely remove all of the jammed paper, skip ahead to step 7.

5 Remove the bottom cover by pressing on the

marks and then sliding the cover down.

Miscellaneous

6 Remove the jammed paper.

If it is hard to remove the jammed paper, turn the dial in the direction indicated by the arrow.

Notes

• If you cannot remove the jammed paper, contact your dealer or the nearest Sony Service Center.

• Do not attempt to print again on the jammed paper that you removed.

WARNING

Never touch components inside the unit.

• Injury can result from sharp edges inside the unit.

• Burns can result from touching hot internal components.

If the Ink Ribbon Breaks

1 Use scissors to cut off any segment of the

ribbon that is crinkled, and then use clear cellophane tape to mend the ink ribbon.

2 Turn the ink ribbon cartridge over, turn the

gear in the direction indicated by the arrow, and advance the ribbon until the cellophane tape is no longer visible.

Cellophane tape

7 Replace the bottom cover, the paper supply/

eject tray, and the ink ribbon cartridge.

8 Plug the power cord back in, and then turn on

the printer.

Note

Any image that was in the printer’s memory will have been lost. Perform the print operation on the personal computer again.

Main Specifications

Power supply

100 to 120 VAC (50 Hz/60 Hz)

Current consumption

1.0 Amax. at 120 VAC

Operating temperature

5 to 35 ˚C

Storage/transport temperature

–20 to 60 ˚C

Operating humidity

20 to 80 %

Maximum dimensions

208 × 303 × 71 mm (W × H × D)

Weight Approximately 2.7 kg (main unit only) Printing method

Four-surface sequential sublimation

thermal transfer process

(yellow, magenta, cyan, laminate)

Printing resolution

295 × 295 dpi

Printing gradations

256 gradations (yellow, magenta, cyan) Approximately 16.77 million colors

Number of printing pixels (maximum)

Print Pack Type

UPC-10P23 UPC10P34 UPC10S01

Printing time

85 seconds or less

(during full printing; excludes image transfer time)

Number of copies that can be set

1 to 25 sheets

Paper supply method

Autofeed from paper supply tray

Maximum capacity of paper supply tray

25 sheets

Paper eject method

Front ejection Sheets are ejected in order on top of

paper supply tray

Effective printing pixels

1162 × 1765 dots 1162 × 1563 dots 1162 × 1800 dots 1200 × 1800 dots

Image transfer pixels

1200 × 1800 dots 1200 × 1600 dots

Ribbon cartridge

Can print 25 sheets Inputs AC IN (power inlet) Thermal head

11.6 dots/mm

Accessories

Paper supply/eject tray (1)

Power cord (1)

Stands (2)

Tray case (1)

Ink ribbon cartridge (sufficient for

printing 10 sheets) (1)

Print paper (5 sheets each of UPC-

10P23 and UPC-10P34) (1) CD-ROM (1) Operating Manual (1) Software license agreement (1) Warranty (1)

Supplies sold separately

Photocard Print Pack UPC-10P23 Photocard Print Pack UPC-10P34 Glossy Photostickers Print Pack UPC-

10S01

Parallel Interface

Control connectors

IEEE1284-B connector (D-sub 36 pin) Input: 5V maximum (TTL) Output: 5V maximum (TTL)

Data transfer method

8 bits, parallel, IEEE STD 1284-1994

compliant

• Compatible

• Reverse Nibble

• ECP

Logic level

TTL

Miscellaneous

Parallel Interface Connector Pin Assignments

Pin No.

1 I nStrobe HostClk HostClk 2 I/O Data1 (LSB) 3 I/O Data2 4 I/O Data3 5 I/O Data4 6 I/O Data5 7 I/O Data6 8 I/O Data7 9 I/O Data8 (MSB) 10 O nACK PtrClk PeriphClk 11 O Busy PtrBusy PeriphAck 12 O PError 13 O Select Xflag Xflag 14 I nAutoFd HostBusy HostAck 15 Not defined 16-17 GND 18 O Peripheral Logic High

19-30 GND 31 I nInit nInit 32 O nFault nDataAvail 33 Not defined 34 Not defined 35 Not defined 36 I

I/O Signal

Interface mode

Compatible

(pull up to +5V with 1k Ω)

nSelectln

Nibble ECP

AckDataReq nAckReverse

IEEE 1284 Active

nReverseRequest nPeriphRequest

IEEE 1284 Active

USB Interface

Data transfer method

Complies with Universal Serial Bus

Specification Revision 1.0

USB Interface Connector Pin Assignments

Pin No.

The specifications and appearance of this printer are subject to change without notice.

I/O Signal Function

VCC Cable power, maximum

current I/O -Data Data I/O +Data Data, pull up to +3.3V by

a 1.5 Ω resistor

Ground Cable ground

Within the bi-directional parallel interface (IEEE STD 1284-1994) standard, the UP-DP10 supports Compatible mode, Reverse Nibble mode, and ECP mode.

Sony UP-DP10 Operating Instruction

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual