Sony UP-DR150 User Manual
2-318-816-35(1)
Digital Photo Printer
Operating Instructions
UP-DR150
© 2004 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.
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Table of Contents
Introduction
Features .................................................................. 4
Basic Application Example ................................ 4
Location and Function of Parts and Controls .... 4
Preparation
Supplied Accessories ............................................. 6
Connections ............................................................ 6
Installing the Printer Driver ................................6
USB Port Connection ......................................... 7
Operation
Loading the Paper Roll and Ink Ribbon ............. 8
Attaching the Paper Holders to the Paper Roll ... 8
Loading the Paper Roll and Ink Ribbon ........... 11
Attaching the Paper Tray .................................. 15
If the Ink Ribbon Breaks during Use ............... 16
Removing the Ink Ribbon and Paper ............... 17
Printing from the Computer ............................... 19
Menu Operations ................................................. 20
Preparation for Menu Operation ...................... 20
Adjusting the Gray Balance .............................21
Displaying the Quantity of Pages Printed ........ 22
Displaying the Firmware Version of the Printer ...
23
Adjusting the Position of the Printout Image ... 23
Miscellaneous
Precautions ...........................................................25
Safety ................................................................ 25
Installation ........................................................ 25
On Transporting the Printer .............................. 25
Cleaning ........................................................... 25
Ink Ribbon and Paper .........................................29
Specifications ........................................................ 29
List of Messages ................................................... 30
Troubleshooting ...................................................31
Index ..................................................................... 33
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Introduction
Location and Function of Parts and Controls
Introduction
Features
The UP-DR150 Digital Photo Printer is a dye
sublimation thermal transfer printer providing high
quality, high resolution (334 dpi), and high speed
printing of computer image data on four sizes of paper
in full color (256 gradations process and 16.7 million
colors).
Basic Application Example
Computer: provides
image data for printing
and printer control
signals
For more details, see the reference pages numbers
enclosed in parentheses.
Front panel
UP-DR150 Digital Photo Printer
Rear panel
A ALARM indicator (30)
Lights in red when the system is initialized, or when
an error occurs.
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Features / Location and Function of Parts and Controls
B LCD (liquid crystal display) (19, 22, 30)
Displays the number of pages printed, or the
amount of ink ribbon remaining. Messages are
displayed when an error or warning condition
occurs.
C Lock lever for the front door
Used to open the front door when loading or
replacing the ink ribbon and paper, or cleaning.
When the front door opens
G Support
Pull out the support when using the 2UPC-R155/
R155H and 2UPC-R156/R156H Printing Pack.
H Front panel
Buttons to be used for menu operation are located
under this front panel.
Key panel section
A EXEC Button (21)
Press this button to print the gray scale adjustment
pattern.
Introduction
A Paper cartridge
The paper roll is placed here.
B Ribbon base
The ink ribbon is attached here.
C Lock lever for the ribbon base
Pull the lever so that you can pull up the ribbon
base.
D Filter
D Ventilation holes
A filter for the cooling fan to prevent the thermal
head from overheating is located.
E Paper Output Slot
Printed pages are output from the printer here.
F Paper tray (15)
The printouts are ejected onto this tray. Adjust the
length of the paper tray according to the printing
pack to be used.
A margin of about 20mm drops into this tray.
B MENU Button (22)
Press this button to carry out menu operations.
Pressing the MENU button changes the printer to
the off-line mode.
C Cursor Buttons (22)
Press these buttons to select the item to be
displayed on the LCD.
D CAL (calibration) button (21)
Press this button to adjust the gray balance.
E PRINT STOP button (20)
Pressing the PRINT STOP button for more than one
second during printing results in cancelling the
number of printings set and clearing the images
stored in the memory. The printer stops printing
when the page currently printing is completed and
ejected.
I - AC IN (Power Source) Connector (6)
Connect the supplied power cord here.
J !POWER switch (19)
Press this switch to turn the printer on or off.
K USB connector (7)
Connects to a computer equipped with the USB
interface (which conforms to USB 2.0), using a
USB cable (not supplied).
Location and Function of Parts and Controls
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Preparation
Preparation
Supplied Accessories
Make certain you have received the following
accessories:
Paper Tray
Paper holders
a)
(1)
b)
(2)
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.
Notes
• Before connecting the printer to the computer, be sure
to install the printer driver.
• 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.
AC power cord (1)
CD-ROM (1)
Ferrite core (1)
Operating Instructions (1)
Software License Agreement (1)
Warranty Card (1)
Service and Customer Support
Information (1)
a) Before attaching the paper tray, be sure to remove the
corrugated paper from the inside of the paper tray.
b) The paper holders are stored in the printer. Be sure to
remove the two paper holders from the inside of the
printer before turning the power on.
For details on how to remove them, see step 1 of
“Attaching the Paper Holders to the Paper Roll” on
page 8
Notes
• When taking the printer out of the carton box, be
careful not to hurt your back.
• The packaging materials are needed when
transporting the printer, so we suggest you keep them.
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.
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Supplied Accessories / Connections
USB Port Connection
illustrated, to prevent it from being accidentally
disonnected.
UP-DR150
to (USB) connector
USB connecting cable
(not supplied)
Computer
to - AC IN
connector
AC power
cord
(supplied)
to wall outlet
When a USB cable of about 5-mm in diameter is
used
Pass the USB cable under the upper cable stopper as
illustrated below.
Preparation
When a USB cable of about 4-mm in diameter is
used
Pass the USB cable under the lower cable stopper as
illustrated below.
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.
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.
When a USB cable of less than 4-mm in
diameter is used
Pass the USB cable between the lower and upper cable
stoppers as illustrated below.
Securing a USB cable
After you connect a USB cable to the printer, it is
recommended that you secure the USB cable as
Connections
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Operation
Loading the Paper Roll and Ink Ribbon
This section describes how to load the paper roll and ink
ribbon in the preparation to start printing, after
connecting the printer as described on page 6,
• Hold the paper roll with both hands so that you do not
drop it, because it is heavy. Dropping may result in an
injury.
Operation
Notes
• Each printing pack contains two sets of the ink ribbon
and paper roll combination. Use the ink ribbon and the
paper roll in the carton as a set. Do not mix with other
varieties of ribbon or paper roll. (See “Ink Ribbon and
Paper” on page 29.)
• One set of the ink ribbon and paper roll allows you to
print the following number of sheets.
Print
pack
Printing
capacity
Print
size
2UPCR153/
R153H
610 (sheets) 550 (sheets) 335 (sheets) 295
×127 mm 102×152
89
×5
3.5
inches
2UPCR154/
R154H
mm
4×6 inches 5×7 inches 6×8
2UPCR155/
R155H
127×178 mm152×204
2UPCR156/
R156H
(sheets)
mm
inches
• Do not replace the printing pack if it has only been
partially used. The number of printouts that can be
printed may not be guaranteed if you replace the ink
ribbon and paper before they have run out.
• Place the paper roll vertically. If you place the paper
roll horizontally, the paper may roll around and fall.
This may cause an injury.
Hold the paper roll with both hands.
• Do not detach the black and white spools of the ink
ribbon until you start loading the ink ribbon.
• A built-in IC chip is located around one side of the
black spool. Be careful not to remove the IC seal,
hurt it, or give it a shock. If you do, you may not be
able to use the ink ribbon any more.
White spool
Black spool
IC seal into which the IC
chip is built
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Loading the Paper Roll and Ink Ribbon
Attaching the Paper Holders to the Paper Roll
A pink paper holder and a blue paper holder are supplied
with the printer. Attach them to the new paper roll, and
then load the paper roll.
When you use the printer for the first time, start the
operation from step 1 to remove paper holders which
were placed in the printer at the factory.
If you have already removed the paper holders, start the
operation from step 4.
1
Pull the lock lever for the front door toward you to
open the front door
There are two kinds of paper. One is paper with
127-mm (5-inch) width and the other is paper with
152-mm (6-inch) width.
The blue paper holder has been pre-adjusted for
paper with a 152-mm (6-inch) width.
Paper with 127-mm (5-inch) width: 2UPCR153/R153H and 2UPC-R155/R155H
Printing Pack
Shorten the length of the blue paper holder.
2
Pull the lock lever for the ribbon base located on the
front of the ribbon base and pull up the ribbon base.
3
Pull the paper cartridge of the printer toward you.
Operation
Take out the packages in which the paper holders
are stored inside the printer.
Then, close the front door in the reverse operation.
4
Adjust the length of the blue paper holder.
Loading the Paper Roll and Ink Ribbon
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To shorten the length of the blue paper
holder for the left side of the roll
Pinch the two
buttons inward.
Paper with 152-mm (6-inch) width: 2UPCR154/R154H and 2UPC-R156/R156H
Printing Pack
Extend the length of the blue paper holder.
Confirm that the arrow
on the shaft of the blue
paper holder is aligned
with the arrow for
R154/R156 on the
label
Operation
v
Turn this round part fully
counterclockwise.
v
Push this round part
upward.
And then, push
this round part
downward.
Extend the length of the blue paper holder
following the reverse of the operation used for
shortening its lengthl.
5
Insert the blue paper holder inside the paper roll as
illustrated.
Insert this blue paper holder
into the side to which the
blue tape is attached.
To remove the blue tape from
the cut on the tape, tear and
pull the blue tape after
attaching the paper holders.
A part of the tape remains
inside the case of the paper
roll.
6
Place the paper upside down and attach the pink
paper holder as illustrated.
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Loading the Paper Roll and Ink Ribbon
Confirm that the arrow
on the shaft of the blue
paper holder is aligned
with the arrow for
R153/R155 on the
label
Note
Hold the paper roll with both hands, because it is
heavy.
Insert this pink paper holder
into the side to which the
pink tape is attached.
To remove the pink tape
from the cut on the tape,
tear and pull the pink tape
after attaching the paper
holders. A part of the tape
remains inside the case of
the paper roll.
Push the knob of the
pink paper holder down
and turn it clockwise
until it stops. After the
pink paper holder is
securely connected to
the blue paper holder
already attached, this
knob will flow up and
down.
Now the paper roll is ready to be loaded into the
paper cartridge of the printer.
To confirm that the blue paper holder and the
pink paper holder are securely attached
Paper with 152-mm (6-inch) width: 2UPC-R154/
R154H and 2UPC-R156/R156H Printing Pack
The concave portion on the
circumference of the blue
paper holder should be
aligned with the one on the
pink paper holder.
Paper with 127-mm (5-inch) width: 2UPC-R153/
R153H and 2UPC-R155/R155H Printing Pack
The concave portion on the
circumference of the blue
paper holder should be
aligned with the one on the
pink paper holder.
Loading the Paper Roll and Ink Ribbon
When you use the printer for the first time, load the
paper roll and ink ribbon.
Before loading the paper roll in the printer, be sure to
attach the blue and pink paper holders to the left and
right side of the paper roll.
For detailed information on how to attach the paper
holders, see “Attaching the Paper Holders to the Paper
Roll” on page 8.
For detailed information on how to remove the paper
and ink ribbon, see “Removing the Ink Ribbon and
Paper” on page 17.
Operation
Before loading the paper roll and ink ribbon
Confirm that the printer is powered on. If not, turn the
printer power on.
Otherwise, the automatic paper feeding may not be done
correctly after loading of the paper roll and ink ribbon is
completed.
Also, after you have used up one paper roll, clean the
thermal head and rollers before loading a new paper roll
and ink ribbon.
For detailed information on cleaning, see “Before you
replace a paper roll with a new one” on page 26.
Loading the Paper Roll and Ink Ribbon
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