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Sony UP-DR150 Operating Instructions Manual

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2-318-816-35(1)
Digital Photo Printer
Operating Instructions
UP-DR150
© 2004 Sony Corporation
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  • Page 1 2-318-816-35(1) Digital Photo Printer Operating Instructions UP-DR150 © 2004 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 2 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.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    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 ...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    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).
  • Page 5 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.

  • Page 6: Preparation

    Preparation Supplied Accessories Make certain you have received the following accessories: Paper Tray Paper holders 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.

  • Page 7: Usb Port Connection

    USB Port Connection UP-DR150 to - AC IN connector (USB) connector USB connecting cable (not supplied) Computer 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.

  • Page 8: Operation

    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, Notes • Each printing pack contains two sets of the ink ribbon and paper roll combination.
  • Page 9 Pull the lock lever for the front door toward you to open the front door Pull the lock lever for the ribbon base located on the front of the ribbon base and pull up the ribbon base. Pull the paper cartridge of the printer toward you. Take out the packages in which the paper holders are stored inside the printer.
  • Page 10 To shorten the length of the blue paper holder for the left side of the roll Pinch the two buttons inward. Turn this round part fully counterclockwise. Push this round part upward. Loading the Paper Roll and Ink Ribbon Paper with 152-mm (6-inch) width: 2UPC- R154/R154H and 2UPC-R156/R156H Printing Pack Extend the length of the blue paper holder.

  • Page 11: Loading The Paper Roll And Ink Ribbon

    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.
  • Page 12 Note If you use the 2UPC-R154/R154H or 2UPC-R156/ R156H Printing Pack with the 152-mm (6-inch) paper width after using the 2UPC-R153/R153H or 2UPC- R155/R155H Printing Pack with the 127-mm (5-inch) paper width, picture quality may deteriorate. To load the paper roll and ink ribbon Notes •...
  • Page 13 Place the paper roll in the paper cartridge. Thermal head Caution • Since the thermal head is still very hot just after printing is finished, be careful not to touch the thermal head when placing the paper roll in the paper holder.
  • Page 14 Pull the ribbon base down. Hold both spools and push the black spool into the black spool holders. Insert the left side of the black spool first, then the right side and push it until it clicks. Caution Since the thermal head is still very hot just after printing is finished, be careful not to touch the thermal head when loading the ink ribbon.

  • Page 15: Attaching The Paper Tray

    high humidity or dust, direct sunlight. • After opening the bag, use the ribbon and the paper as soon as possible. • When storing after partial use, put the ribbon and the paper back in their respective bags. Attaching the Paper Tray Attach the supplied paper tray as illustrated.

  • Page 16: If The Ink Ribbon Breaks During Use

    When using the 2UPC-R156/R156H Printing Pack Pull out the support and lay the stopper down. About 20 sheets of printouts can be left on this paper tray. However, the number of printouts which can be accumulated on the paper tray changes according to the environment condition where the printer is used or the printed image.

  • Page 17: Removing The Ink Ribbon And Paper

    Depending on the position of the break in the tape, the ribbon for one sheet of printed paper may be lost. Note If you turn the paper roll too far, too much paper will be fed. This may cause the paper jamming. Stop turning the paper roll right after the marking hole turns blue.
  • Page 18 4 Remove the paper roll. 5 Remove the pink paper holder from the paper. 6 Remove the blue paper holder. Reuse the paper holders removed. Do not discard them. If you have to replace a partially used printing pack Do not replace the printing pack if it has only been partially used.

  • Page 19: Printing From The Computer

    Printing from the Computer Before starting to print • Confirm that the printer and computer are connected (page 6). • Confirm that the paper roll and the ink ribbon are correctly installed (page 11). • Confirm that the paper tray is adjusted to suite the paper to be used (page 10).

  • Page 20: Menu Operations

    Once printing has been completed, READY appears on the LCD again. Note Do not leave more than 30 sheets of printouts on the paper tray when using the 2UPC-R153/R153H or 2UPC-R154/R154H Printing Pack. Do not leave more than 20 sheets of printouts on the paper tray when using the 2UPC-R155/R155H or 2UPC-R156/R156H Printing Pack.

  • Page 21: Adjusting The Gray Balance

    To close the front panel Catch the two protuberance located on the upper part of the front panel in the groove of the printer and fix the lower parts of the front panel with the magnets. Note Be sure to attach the front panel correctly. If not, dust may accumulate on the printout.

  • Page 22: Displaying The Quantity Of Pages Printed

    Press the F and f buttons to select GRAY ADJUST [A]. The printer enters the gray balance adjustment mode. Press to display GRAY ADJUST [A]. Press the G and g buttons to display the pattern number determined in step 4. For example, select 18 if you determined that pattern No.

  • Page 23: Displaying The Firmware Version Of The Printer

    To display the total number of printings made so far since you started to use the printer: Select “TOTAL PRINTS”. Press to display TOTAL PRINTS. Total number of printings since turning on the printer Press the MENU button after confirming. The printer returns to the on-line mode, and the ONLINE indicator lights.
  • Page 24 To return to the default position Display 0. Press the MENU button after completing the adjustment. The printer returns to the on-line mode. Access the following site to get the latest information on the printer. http://www.sony.net/Products/DP-driver/ Menu Operations R1, R2...

  • Page 25: Miscellaneous

    • If the unit malfunctions or if a foreign body falls into the cabinet, disconnect the power immediately and consult your Sony service facility or your Sony dealer. Installation • Avoid placing the unit in a location subject to: –...
  • Page 26 Before you replace a paper roll with a new Before loading a new paper roll after you have used up one paper roll, perform the following cleaning operation. Note Since the thermal head is still very hot just after printing is finished, be careful not to touch the thermal head when cleaning.
  • Page 27 Note The surface of the rubber roller is soft and easily scratched. When cleaning it, be careful not to scratch and not to push on the surface of the rubber roller strongly. Doing so may cause the picture quality of the printouts to deteriorate.
  • Page 28 In such a case, clean the thermal head gently with a soft cloth moistened with alcohol. Clean both ends of the thermal head gently with a soft cloth moistened with alcohol. Caution Since the thermal head is still very hot just after printing is finished, be careful when cleaning it.

  • Page 29: Ink Ribbon And Paper

    Ink Ribbon and Paper Each printing pack contains two sets of the ink ribbon and paper roll combination. Be sure to use the ink ribbon and the paper roll in the carton as a set. 2UPC-R153 series Self-Laminating Color Printing Pack Contains color ink ribbon and paper.

  • Page 30: List Of Messages

    MECHA TROUBLE Mechanical trouble has occurred in the printer. t Contact your supplier or the nearest Sony Service Center. MEDIA MISMATCH An incompatible ink ribbon and paper roll are loaded. tLoad the compatible ink ribbon and paper roll taken from the same package.

  • Page 31: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Before submitting the product for repair, please recheck the following. If the unit still does not operate properly, contact your supplier or the nearest Sony Service Center. Problem Cause and Remedy Cannot load the paper • The paper holders are attached...
  • Page 32 Problem Cause and Remedy A vertical white stripe Dust may have accumulated on the appears on the thermal head. tClean the thermal head elements printout. with a soft cloth moistened with alcohol. (page 27) The blank portion The image may be shifted. appears on the edge of tShift the printout image to the the printout.

  • Page 33: Index

    Index Accessories supplied confirmation 6 Adjusting the gray balance 21 Basic Application Example 4 Cable stopper securing USB cable 7 Cleaning before replacing a paper roll with a new one 26 cabinet 25 paper feed roller 26 platen roller, pinch roller and cleaning roller 26 thermal head 26 Connections 6...
  • Page 34 Sony Corporation...

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