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4-118-614-11(1)
Digital Color Printer
Instructions for Use
UP-DR80MD
© 2008 Sony Corporation
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You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not Owner’s Record expressly approved in this manual could void your The model and serial numbers are located at the rear. authority to operate this equipment. Record these numbers in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony All interface cables used to connect peripherals must be dealer regarding this product. shielded in order to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of
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Important EMC notices for use in the medical environments • The UP-DR80MD needs special precautions regarding Warning EMC and needs to be installed and put into service The use of accessories and cables other than those according to the EMC information provided in this specified, with the exception of replacement parts sold by instructions for use. Sony Corporation, may result in increased emissions or � The portable and mobile RF communications equipment decreased immunity of the UP-DR80MD.
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Guidance and manufacturer’s declaration - electromagnetic immunity The UP-DR80MD is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The customer or the user of the UP-DR80MD should assure that it is used in such as environment. IEC 60601 test Immunity test Compliance level Electromagnetic environment-guidance level Electrostatic ±6 kV contact ±6 kV contact Floors should be wood, concrete or ceramic tile. If floors are discharge (ESD) covered with synthetic material, the r
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Guidance and manufacturer’s declaration - electromagnetic immunity The UP-DR80MD is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The customer or the user of the UP-DR80MD should assure that it is used in such as environment. IEC 60601 test Immunity test Compliance level Electromagnetic environment-guidance level Portable and mobile RF communications equipment should be used no closer to any part of the UP-DR80MD, including cables, than the recommended separation dista
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Recommended separation distances between portable and mobile RF communications equipment and the UP-DR80MD The UP-DR80MD is intended for use in an electromagnetic environment in which radiated RF disturbances are controlled. The customer or the user of the UP-DR80MD can help prevent electromagnetic interference by maintaining a minimum distance between portable and mobile RF communications equipment (Transmitters) and the UP-DR80MD as recommended below, according to the maximum output power
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Table of Contents Introduction Features ...................................................................8 System Configuration .........................................8 Location and Function of Parts and Controls .....8 Front ....................................................................8 Rear .....................................................................9 Preparation Supplied Accessories ............................................10 Connections ................................
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Introduction Introduction Location and Function of Parts and Controls Features Front The UP-DR80MD Digital Color Printer is a dye sublimation thermal transfer printer providing high quality and high resolution printing of computer image data on A4 or letter size paper in full color (256 gradations process and 16.7 million colors). System Configuration Computer Controls the printer operations. A 1 ON/STANDBY switch/indicator USB cable When this switch is pressed, the indicator lights, and
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Introduction G Indicators Rear The indicators are as shown below: A CLEANING indicator Lights while cleaning is in progress. B RIBBON/PAPER indicator Lights when an error involving the ink ribbon or paper occurs. C ALARM indicator A USB connector Lights when an error such as a paper jam occurs. Connects to a computer equipped with the USB interface (which conforms to USB 2.0), using a USB D PRINT indicator cable (supplied). Lights while printing is in progress. B Equipotential ground termin
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Preparation Preparation Connections After connecting a USB connecting cable (supplied) to the printer and the computer, connect the power cord. For details about the printer connection, refer to the manuals Supplied Accessories for the computer or other peripheral devices. This printer is packed together with the following accessories. Check that nothing is missing from your USB Port Connection package. Paper holder Paper holder UP-DR80MD (pink) (1) (blue) (1) USB cable 1-824-211-41 (SON
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Preparation Notes � Follow the connection procedures described in the computer manual. � Make sure that the USB 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 to a USB hub. Installing the Printer Driver After connecting the printer to your computer, turn on the printer. For details on installation, refer to the install
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Operation Handling paper rolls Operation � Place the paper roll vertically on the stable place, when opening the wrapping. If you open the wrapping holding it with hands or placing it horizontally, you may drop it. Dropping may result in an injury. � Be sure not to open the wrapping with a knife such as a Before Printing cutter. This may damage a paper roll and ink ribbon and you may not be able to use them for printing. Once the printer is connected to the computer (page 10), � Whenever
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Operation 3 Load the ink ribbon in the media tray. Loading the Ink Ribbon and Paper Place the ink ribbon in the media tray so that the IC board of the ink ribbon is positioned as shown in the When using the printer for the first time, it is necessary to figure below. first load the paper and ink ribbon. 1 Make sure that the printer is not performing an operation, and then pull out the media tray. As shown in the figure below, hook your fingers under the bottom edge of the media tray and p
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Operation 5 Insert the paper holders into the paper roll. The hook on the selector snaps into the notch on A pink paper holder and a blue paper holder are the bobbin marked by the arrow. provided with the printer. Insert these paper holders into the ends of the paper roll as shown in the figure below, with the pink paper holder in the end closer to the pink adhesive label and the blue paper holder in the end closer to the blue label. Label (blue) Label (pink) Bobbin Selector Paper holder
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Operation 2 Place the paper roll in the media tray so that the Note arrow on the label points toward the ink ribbon side. You can load the paper roll in the correct Be certain to remove the labels completely. If the direction by matching the colors of the paper labels are not peeled off carefully, they can leave holders inserted into the paper roll with the colors adhesive on the paper. Leaving any of the label in the on the media tray. printer can cause a malfunction. Blue 8 Insert the
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Operation the thermal head could result in a burn. Also, be careful not to scratch the thermal head. 2 Open the cover of the media tray and remove the paper roll. 3 Remove the paper holders from the paper roll. � Removing the adhesive labels before closing the cover can cause a malfunction. If the ink ribbon becomes torn while still in use Cellophane tape, etc., can be used to repair a torn ink ribbon so that the remainder of the ribbon can be used. Note Replacing the Ink Ribbon and Pa
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Operation � Do not open the media tray while printing is in progress. Printing If the media tray is opened, printing stops and the PRINT, ALARM, RIBBON/PAPER, and Before printing CLEANING indicators all light simultaneously. In � Is the printer connected to a computer? (page 10) such an event, press the 1 ON/STANDBY switch � Has the printer driver been installed? (page 11) once to enter the standby state and then press the � Has the media tray been properly loaded? (page 13) switch agai
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Operation When removing and then reloading a partially used paper roll If the paper roll is not tightly rolled, roll it up more tightly before reloading it. Note When removing a partially used paper roll, be sure to place the media tray on a stable surface before beginning. If you drop the media tray while it contains a paper roll, it could cause personal injury. When removing and inserting the media tray, be sure to use both hands, with one hand holding the handle and the other hand su
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Miscellaneous malfunction. Also, if the printing pack is used in this Miscellaneous state, spots are likely to appear on the printout. � To store a half-used printing pack, replace it in its original packing and reseal the package. If possible, keep the sealed printing pack in a cool, dark location. To subsequently use the printing pack, place it, in its sealed Precautions package, in a warm room for several hours. Doing so prevents condensation from forming when the printing pack is re
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Miscellaneous 4 Load the cleaning ribbon. For details on how to load the cleaning ribbon, see Ink Ribbon and Paper steps 2 and 3 of “Loading the Ink Ribbon and Paper” on page 13. Laminate Color Printing Pack UPC-R80MD Contains two color ink ribbons and two rolls of paper (A4- size width). Laminate Color Printing Pack UPC-R81MD Contains two color ink ribbons and two rolls of paper IC board (Letter size width). Printable quantity The number of printouts that can be made with a single set of
