Sony UP-GR700 User Manual
2-891-198-01(1)
Digital Photo Printer
Operating Instructions
UP-GR700
© 2007 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
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
Relationship Between the STATUS Indicator and
the ERROR indicator ........................................ 5
Preparation
Supplied Accessories ............................................. 7
Installing the Printer ............................................. 7
Placing the Printer .............................................. 7
Connections ............................................................ 8
Installing the Printer Driver ................................ 8
USB Port Connection ......................................... 8
Operation
Loading the Paper Roll and Ink Ribbon ............. 9
Loading the Paper Roll and Ink Ribbon ............. 9
Removing the Ink Ribbon and Paper Roll ........14
Printing from the Computer ...............................16
Printing ............................................................. 16
Miscellaneous
Precautions ........................................................... 19
Safety ................................................................ 19
Installation ........................................................ 19
On Transporting the Printer .............................. 19
Cleaning ........................................................... 20
Specifications ........................................................ 22
List of Messages ................................................... 22
Troubleshooting ................................................... 23
If the Ink Ribbon Breaks during Use ...............24
If the Paper Jams .............................................. 25
Index ..................................................................... 26
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Introduction
Location and Function of Parts and Controls
Introduction
Features
The UP-GR700 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 in full color (256
gradations and 16.7 million colors).
For more details, see the reference pages (numbers
enclosed in parentheses).
Front panel
Basic Application Example
Computer: provides
image data for printing
and printer control
signals
UP-GR700 Digital Photo Printer
Rear panel
A Filter cover (21)
Provided to prevent the printer from becoming
clogged with dust.
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Features / Location and Function of Parts and Controls
B Paper output slot
Printed pages are output from the printer here.
C Lock lever for the front door
Used to open the front door when loading or
replacing the ink ribbon and paper roll, or cleaning.
Relationship Between the STATUS Indicator and the ERROR indicator
You can confirm the status of the printer according to the
lighting status of the STATUS and ERROR indicators
located on the front panel.
Introduction
Caution
The front door is very heavy. Be careful when
opening it.
D Paper scrap tray (17)
While printing, a margin is left between printouts.
The excess portions of these margins are cut and
dropped into this paper scrap tray.
E STATUS indicator
Indicates the status of the printer.
For detailed information on how this indicator light
so, and its meaning, see “Relationship Between the
STATUS Indicator and the ERROR indicator” on
page 5.
F ERROR indicator
Indicates the error status of the printer.
For detailed information on how this indicator light
so, and its meaning, see “Relationship Between the
STATUS Indicator and the ERROR indicator” on
page 5.
G Cut button (14)
Press this button using a sharp-pointed object such
as a tip of a mechanical pencil, while the STATUS
indicator is lit in blue to feed roll paper by about 10
cm (4 inches) and chop off the fed excess paper.
H !Power switch
Press this switch to turn the printer on or off.
I - AC IN (power source) connector (8)
Use the proper power cord for your local power
supply (not supplied). Refer to “Warning on power
connection” on page 2.
Indicator status Printer status
STATUS ERROR
Recoverable errors such as
“door open,” “replace
paper,” and so on. The error
message and error number
Not lit
Not lit
Lit
(Blue)
Blinks
(White)
Lit
(Red)
Blinks
(Red)
Lit
(Red)
Blinks
(Red)
are displayed on the
monitor of the computer
connected to the printer.
Solve the problem,
referring to “Recoverable
error numbers and error
messages” on page 23.
Errors requiring you to turn
the printer off and on. Turn
the printer off once, and
then on again. The error
message and error number
are displayed on the
monitor of the computer
connected to the printer.
Solve the problem,
referring to “Error numbers
and error messages
requiring the printer to be
turned off and on” on page
22.
Means “Paper loading is
completed” when loading
or replacing the paper roll
and the ink ribbon.
Means paper roll or the ink
ribbon has been used up.
Load a new paper roll and
ink ribbon.
J USB connector (8)
Connects to a computer equipped with a USB
interface (USB 2.0), using a USB cable (not
supplied).
Blinks
(White)
Lit
(White)
Means image data is being
transferred.
Not lit
Means the printer is
printing.
Not lit
Location and Function of Parts and Controls
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Indicator status Printer status
STATUS ERROR
Means “Initializing
(Starting) Wait for a while.”
Introduction
Blinks
(Green)
Not lit
Means the print head is
cooling or the print head is
warming.
Blinks
(Blue)
Lit
(Blue)
Not lit
Print mode. The printer is
ready to print.
Not lit
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Location and Function of Parts and Controls
Preparation
Supplied Accessories
Make certain you have received the following
accessories.
Caution
The UP-GR700 is very heavy. The printer should be
carried by two persons. Be careful when taking the
printer out the shipping box.
Feet (2)
CD-ROM (including the operating
instructions and printer driver)
Before Using this Printer (1)
Software License Agreement (1)
Warranty Card (1)
Installing the Printer
Before setting up the unit and using it, be sure to perform
the following installation.
Placing the Printer
Check the location where the printer is to be installed. A
space of about 25 cm (9 7/8 inches) is required as
illustrated, so that ejected printouts will not be dropped
on the floor.
About 25 cm (9 7/8 inches)
When the printer is unstable
If the printer is unstable when you open the front door,
attach the two feet (supplied) to the printer.
Preparation
Note
The packaging materials are needed when transporting
the printer, so we suggest you keep them.
1
Insert the one foot along the rail located on one side
of the bottom of the printer.
Rail
Foot
Supplied Accessories / Installing the Printer
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2
Insert the other foot along the rail located on the
other side of the bottom of the printer.
Connections
After connecting a USB connecting cable (not supplied)
to the printer and the computer, connect the power cord.
For details about connecting the printer, refer to the
manuals for the computer or other peripheral devices.
Notes
Preparation
• 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 driver 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 via a USB hub.
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 installation manual
contained on the CD-ROM disc supplied.
USB Port Connection
UP-GR700
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Connections
to - AC IN
connector
AC power
cord (not
supplied)
to wall outlet
to (USB)
connector
USB
connecting
cable (not
supplied)
Computer
Operation
Loading the Paper Roll and Ink Ribbon
Recommended printing pack
The following printing pack is made especially for
the UP-GR700.
Be sure to use the ink ribbon and the paper roll in the
carton as a set.
2UPC-R710 Self-Laminating Color Printing
Pack
Ink ribbon for printing: 2
Paper roll: 2 rolls
One set of the ink ribbon and paper roll allows you to
print about 170 printouts of 203 × 254 mm size (8 × 10
inch size).
You can make printouts of either 203 × 254 or 203 × 305
mm size (8 × 10 or 8 × 12 inch size) using the 2UPCR710 Self-Laminating Color Printing Pack. 203 × 254
mm size (8 × 10 inch size) is the default setting.
You can select the desired size for your printouts using
the printer driver.
For detailed information, refer to the instructions for the
printer driver included on the CD-ROM disc supplied.
Note
When you make only 203 × 254 mm size (8 × 10 inch
size) printouts, one set of the ink ribbon and paper roll
allows you to print about 170 printouts. However, if you
make printouts of 203 × 305 mm size (8 × 12 inch size)
too, using the same roll of ink ribbon, the total number
of printouts will decrease. Also, some portion of the ink
ribbon may be left over. Do not use this left-over ink
ribbon. Replace both the paper roll and ink ribbon at the
same time.
Notes on handling the paper roll and ink
ribbon
• One set of the ink ribbon and paper roll allows you to
print about 170 printouts of 203 × 254 mm size (8 × 10
inch size). 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.
• We recommend that you put on gloves when handling
the paper roll.
• Stand the paper roll up vertically. If you place the
paper roll horizontally, the paper roll may roll around
and fall. This may cause an injury.
• Hold the paper roll with both hands so that you do not
drop it, because it is heavy. Dropping it may cause in
an injury.
Hold the paper roll with both hands.
Loading the Paper Roll and Ink Ribbon
When you use the printer for the first time, load the
paper roll and ink ribbon.
If the paper roll or the ink ribbon runs out while printing
is in progress, replace both paper roll and ink ribbon at
the same time. When you replace the used up paper roll
and ink ribbon with the new ones, you have to remove
the old ink ribbon and paper roll first.
For detailed information on how to remove the paper roll
and ink ribbon, see “Removing the Ink Ribbon and
Paper Roll” on page 14.
When using the printer for the first time
When you use the printer for the first time, be sure to
remove packing materials put in the printer before
loading the paper roll and ink ribbon.
Operation
Loading the Paper Roll and Ink Ribbon
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