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Sony UP-GR700 Operating Instructions Manual

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2-891-198-01(1)
Digital Photo Printer
Operating Instructions
UP-GR700
© 2007 Sony Corporation
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  • Page 1 2-891-198-01(1) Digital Photo Printer Operating Instructions UP-GR700 © 2007 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 Relationship Between the STATUS Indicator and the ERROR indicator ... 5 Preparation Supplied Accessories ... 7 Installing the Printer ... 7 Placing the Printer ...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    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). Basic Application Example...

  • Page 5: Relationship Between The Status Indicator And The Error Indicator

    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. Caution The front door is very heavy. Be careful when opening it.
  • Page 6 Indicator status Printer status STATUS ERROR Means “Initializing (Starting) Wait for a while.” Blinks Not lit (Green) Means the print head is cooling or the print head is warming. Blinks Not lit (Blue) Print mode. The printer is ready to print. Not lit (Blue) Location and Function of Parts and Controls...

  • Page 7: 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...

  • Page 8: Connections

    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 to - AC IN connector AC power cord (not...

  • Page 9: 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...

  • Page 10: Before Loading The Paper Roll And Ink Ribbon

    Pull the lock lever for the front door up to open the front door. If you release the lever after pulling it up, the front door will come forward and open automatically. Note The front door is heavy. Be careful when opening it. Remove the large cushion placed on the front door.
  • Page 11 Take out the paper core shaft stored inside the printer. Paper core shaft Remove the left plate of the paper core shaft as illustrated. Pushing the lever to the inside in the direction of the arrow, remove the left plate. Left plate Right plate Insert the shaft attached to the right plate of the...
  • Page 12 Push the shaft coming out from the left plate in so as to lock the right plate. Be careful not to push this lever. Confirm that the white portion appears through these four holes. Note Confirm that the right plate is locked securely. While holding both ends of the paper core shaft with the paper roll, insert it into the printer.
  • Page 13 Then, the STATUS indicator on the printer lights in blue while the ERROR indicator is still lit in red. Lit in blue Lit in red Load the ink ribbon after you finish loading the paper roll. White bobbin with a gear Take-up ribbon White bobbin Black bobbin with a gear...

  • Page 14: Removing The Ink Ribbon And Paper Roll

    ribbon gear of the take-up ribbon in the direction of the arrow. Close the front door by pushing it in the center of the door. Note If you close the front door by pushing it on one side, the front door may not be completely locked. After the door is closed The printer performs the initial operation.
  • Page 15 thermal head when removing the ink ribbon and the paper roll. Push the white bobbin to the left and pull it toward you to remove the take-up side ribbon. Push the black bobbin to the left and pull it toward you to remove the supply-side ribbon.

  • Page 16: Printing From The Computer

    Notes on storage • Avoid placing the bag in which the paper roll and the ink ribbon are contained where it will be subject to high temperatures, high humidity, dust, or direct sunlight. • After opening the bag, use the ribbon and the paper roll as soon as possible •...
  • Page 17 For detailed information on the installation of the printer, see “Placing the Printer” on page 7. STATUS indicator Turn on the printer and computer. The STATUS indicator blinks in green and the printer is initializing. After a few seconds, the STATUS indicator lights in blue.
  • Page 18 paper scrap tray into holes on the paper scrap tray receptacle part of the printer. Notes on storing your printouts • Avoid exposure to direct sunlight, or conditions of high temperature and high humidity, which could cause the colors to fade. •...

  • Page 19: 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 20: Cleaning

    It is recommended that you store the ink ribbon and paper roll in the package they came in after you remove them. Attach the tape next to the left side of the ink ribbon base as illustrated. Tape Put the large cushion back in place in the front door. Put the paper core shaft, without a paper roll, inside the printer.

  • Page 21: Cleaning The Filter

    If the dust can not be removed even by shaking the filter or the filter is very dirty Replace the filter with a new one. For detailed information on the replacement air filter, contact your Sony Service Center. Groove Precautions...

  • Page 22: Specifications

    Specifications Power requirements 100 to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Input current 3 A to 1.3 A max. (while printing) Operating temperature range 5°C to 35°C (35°F to 95°F) Operating humidity range 20 % to 80 % External dimensions Approx. 370 × 350 × 400 mm (WHD) (14 5/8 ×...

  • Page 23: 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 roll is not load correctly to the paper core shaft.

  • Page 24: If The Ink Ribbon Breaks During Use

    If the Ink Ribbon Breaks during Use The remaining ribbon can be used after repairing it with adhesive tape. Note Before starting to repair the broken tape, be sure to turn the printer off. In this case, data will be lost. Remove the torn ink ribbon, there may be a portion of the paper half printed.

  • Page 25: If The Paper Jams

    If the Paper Jams When the ERROR indicator lights in red and on the monitor of the computer connected to the printer, the error number “E05” and the error message “Paper jam during feeding,” are displayed, the paper jam has occurred.

  • Page 26: Index

    Index Accessories supplied confirmation 7 Basic application example 4 Cleaning cabinet 20 filter 21 paper feeding section 20 thermal head 20 Connections 8 ERROR indicator Relationship between the STATUS indicator and ERROR indicator Error messages 22, 23 Error numbers 22, 23 Features 4 Introduction 4 Messages...
  • Page 27 Sony Corporation...

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