Sony DPP-SV55 Operating Instructions

Additional Information
Precautions
On safety On moisture condensation
• Operate the printer on 120 V AC, 60 Hz (for If the printer is brought directly from a cold
the US model) or 220 to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz location to warm location or placed in an
(for the models for other areas) only. extremely warm or humid room, moisture
• Be careful not to set or drop any heavy may condense inside the unit. In such cases
objects on the power cord, or to damage the the printer will probably not work properly
power cord in any way. Never operate this and may even develop a fault if you persist in
printer with a damaged power cord. using it. If moisture condensation occurs, turn
• Should any solid object or liquid fall into off the power and do not use the printer for at
the cabinet, unplug the printer and have it least one hour.
checked by qualified personnel before
On transport
operating it any further.
When you transport the printer, remove the
• Never disassemble the printer.
print cartridge, paper tray, the "Memory
• To disconnect the power cord, pull it out by
Stick" or PC card from the printer and put the
the plug. Never pull the power cord itself.
printer and its peripherals in the original box
• When the printer is not going to be used for
with the protective packaging.
an extended period of time, disconnect the
If you no longer have the original box and
power cord from the wall outlet.
packing parts, use similar packing material so
• Do not handle the printer roughly.
that the printer will not be damaged while
• To reduce the risk of electrical shock,
transporting.
always unplug the printer from the
electrical outlet before cleaning and
On cleaning
servicing the printer.
Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a
soft dry cloth, or a soft cloth lightly moistened
On installation
with a mild detergent solution. Do not use any
• Avoid placing the printer in a location
type of solvent, such as alcohol or benzine,
subject to:
which may damage the finish.
– vibration
– high humidity
On restrictions on duplication
– excessive dust
If duplicating documents with the printer, pay
– direct sunlight
special attention to the following:
– extremely high or low temperatures
• Duplication of banknotes, coins, or
• Do not use electrical equipment near the
securities is against the law.
printer. The printer will not work properly
• Duplication of blank certificates, licenses,
in electromagnetic fields.
passports, private securities, or unused
• The printer is designed to operate
postal stamps is also against the law.
horizontally. Never attempt to operate the
• TV program, films, video tapes, others'
printer in a tilted position.
portraits or other materials may be
• Do not place heavy objects on the printer.
copyrighted. Unauthorized video printing
• Leave enough room around the printer so
of such materials may infringe the
that the ventilation holes are not blocked.
provisions of the copyright law.
Blocking these holes may cause internal
heat build-up.
About "Memory Stick" and
PC card
The printer can read and write "Memory Notes
Stick" and PC card (PCMCIA ATA compatible •You cannot use the PC cards with the power
specification of 3V only.
type II flash memory cards with a power
•Do not insert other types of PC card into the
specification of 5V or 3.3/5V). By using a
printer's insertion slot. The printer may be
commercially available PC card adaptor, you
damaged.
can also use Smart Media and other types of
•Do not drop, bent, or submit the "Memory Stick"
compact flash cards. or PC card to external shock.
•Do not disassemble or modify the "Memory Stick"
or PC card.
On "Memory Stick"
•Avoid getting liquids on the "Memory Stick" or
PC card.
There are two types of "Memory Stick":
•Avoid using or storing the "Memory Stick" or PC
general "Memory Stick" and "MagicGate
card in a location subject to:
Memory Stick." The "MagicGate Memory
– extremely high temperature such as the hot
Stick" is equipped with the MagicGate
inside of a car or the outdoors exposed to a
copyright protection technology that uses
burning sun, or a place near a heater.
– direct sunlight
encryption technology. You can use both types
– high humidity
of "Memory Stick" with your printer.
– corrosive substances
However, because the printer does not support
– excessive dust
the MagicGate standards, data recorded with
– electrostatic or electronic noises
the printer is not subject to MagicGate
– magnetic fields
•Avoid touching the connector of the "Memory
copyright protection.
Stick" or contacting it with a metal object.
•When attaching a label to the "Memory Stick" as
To protect "Memory Stick" images
specified in the illustration, use the label supplied
To prevent accidental erasure of important
for the "Memory Stick" only. Do not use any other
image data, slide the write protect switch on labels.
•When storing and carrying the "Memory Stick" or
the "Memory Stick" to the write protect
PC card, keep it in its original case to ensure
position when you just view the images.
protection of important data.
Only when you write, delete data, or format a
•Avoid removing the "Memory Stick" or PC card
"Memory Stick," slide it to the write enable
from the insertion slot or turning off the power of
position. the printer while the printer is accessing the
"Memory Stick" or PC card. Otherwise, data may
Connector
be rendered unreadable.
• When using a compact flash card or Smart Media,
Write enable Write
use a commercially available PC card adaptor that
position protect
is compatible with the card. Attach the card into
position
the adaptor and then insert it into the printer. For
how to install the card and adaptor, refer to the
operating instructions of the PC card adaptor.
•Avoid inserting or removing the compact flash
LOCK LOCK
card or Smart Media into or out of the PC card
adaptor while the PC card adaptor is inserted in
Place the label here
the printer. The data may be rendered unreadable
or erased.

Troubleshooting

Cannot print.
If you run into any problems using the printer,
use the following to solve the problem. m Insert the correct set of print cartridge
If the problem persists, consult your Sony and print paper.
dealer. m Check that the paper tray has paper.
m The thermal head may be overheated.
Cannot operate the printer after the power
Leave the printer until the head cools
switch is turned on.
down and the printer resumes printing.
m Connect the AC power cord to an AC
m Remove the jammed paper, if any.
outlet securely. An image in thumbnail list is not properly
The television displays no images. displayed or printed.
m Set the input selector of the television to m If the image is displayed but is not be
"VIDEO." printed, the file for printing is damaged.
m Connect the printer to the television m If an image is not compatible with DCF
properly and turn them on. (Design rule for Camera File system), it
m Insert a "Memory Stick" or PC card may not be printed with the printer even
securely. Check that images are recorded. if it is displayed on the PC monitor.
m Press INPUT SELECT to turn on the m Some types of PC card adaptor that is
proper indicator. not compatible with PCMCIA ATA
Cannot remove the print cartridge. cannot be used with the printer.
The beeps sound.
m Turn the printer off then on. After the
motor sound stops, try to remove the m Check that you operate with the correct
cartridge. procedures.
The or indicator is lit or an error
message is displayed.
m Follow the instructions on the screen.

If paper jams

Take out the
If the print paper jams, the paper error
paper tray to
remove the
indicator lights and an error message is
jammed paper.
displayed. Printing stops. Turn off and on the
printer and remove the jammed paper from
the paper outlet or take out the paper tray to
remove the jammed paper.
Note
Pull out the
If you cannot remove the jammed paper, contact
jammed paper
your Sony dealer. slowly.

Specifications

Printing system Print cartridge/Print Paper
Sublimation dye transfer printing (Yellow/ See "Using the printing pack" of the
Magenta/Cyan 3 pass) Operating Instructions – Basic Operations.
Resolution Power requirements
403 (H) x 403 (V) dpi 120 V AC, 60 Hz, 1.16 A
Gradations (for the US model)
256 levels (8 bits for each Yellow/Magenta/ 220 - 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz, 0.62A
Cyan), approx. 16,770,000 colors (for the models for other areas)
Printing size Power consumption (standby mode)
152.4 (H) x 101.6 (V) mm (maximum, Post Approximately 1 W
Card Size, borderless) (6 x 4 inches) Operating temperature
Printing time 5 ˚C to 35 ˚C (41 ˚F to 95 ˚F)
Approx. 90 seconds per sheet (Post Card Dimensions
Size Paper) Approx. 242 x 72 x 267 mm
Approx. 60 seconds per sheet (Small Size (w/h/d, excluding protruding parts)
Paper) (9 / x 2 / x 10 / inches)
5 7 5
8 8 8
(excluding the time for data processing and (363 mm (14 / inches) of depth when the
3
8
data transferring from the personal paper tray is installed.)
computer or "Memory Stick" or PC card) Mass
Input/output connectors Approx. 2.1 kg (4 lb 10 oz)
USB connector (1) (excluding the 0.1 kg (4 oz) paper tray)
VIDEO OUTPUT connector (phono jack x 1) Supplied accessories
1 Vp-p, 75 ohms (unbalanced), See "Unpacking the printer" of the
sync negative Operating Instructions – Basic Operations.
Slot
"Memory Stick" insertion slot (1)
Design and specifications are subject to
PC card insertion slot (PCMCIA II) (1)
change without notice.
Compatible image file formats
JPEG: 4:4:4, 4:2:2, 4:2:0 (baseline JPEG)
BMP: 24 bits full color, Windows format
(Note that some versions of the file formats
may not be compatible.)
Maximum number of files to be handled
999 files

Identifying the parts

Front
Printer
1 POWER switch
2 INPUT SELECT button
1 2 3456 7 Switches the input among "MEMORY
STICK," "PC CARD," or "PC." (The selected
indicator lights.)
MEMORY PC INPUT AUTO CREATIVE
POWER STICK CARD PC SELECT ALL DPOF PRINT MENU EFFECT PRINT SAVE
3 AUTO PRINT button
Selects the automatic printing of "ALL"
CANCEL
images or "DPOF" images. (The selected
printing indicator lights.)
PICTURE ENTER PRINT
4 MENU button
PRINT QTY
Displays the menu to change printer settings.
5 EFFECT button
qf qd qs qa q; 9 8
Displays the menu to add effects to the
pictures.
6 CREATIVE PRINT button
qg qh qj
Displays the menu to make creative prints.
7 SAVE button
Saves an image on a "Memory Stick" or PC
card.
8 Cartridge error indicator
9 PRINT button
0 Paper error indicator
qk qa ENTER/PRINT QTY button
qs CANCEL button
ql
w;
qd Arrow (B/b/V/v) button
qf PICTURE button
wa
Switches the thumbnail list and preview
image.
qg PC card eject button
qh PC CARD insertion slot
qj "MEMORY STICK" insertion slot
qk Cartridge compartment lid
ql Paper tray compartment lid
w; Print cartridge eject lever
wa Print cartridge
Rear
1 USB connector
1 2 3
2 AC IN connector
3 VIDEO OUT connector
Paper tray
1
1 lid
2 Partition
2
Screen
Thumbnail list
1 Print preset (DPOF) indication
Indicates the image is DPOF preset for
12 3 4 5 6
7 8
printing by a digital still camera.
2 Image number
3 "Memory Stick"/PC Card indication
Indicates the type of current media.
9
4 Protect indication
q;
Indicates the image is protected by a digital
still camera.
5 Cursor (yellow frame)
Indicates the image with the cursor.
6 Selection (orange)
Indicates the image is selected.
qa 7 Image quantity indication
Displays the quantity of all the images inside
the card when no image is selected.
Displays the quantity of the selected images
when an image is/images are selected.
Preview image
8 Print cartridge indication
Indicates the type of print cartridge currently
loaded (S: Small Size).
1q; 2 3 7 8
9 Scroll bar
Indicates the position of the image currently
displayed or selected in the total number of
images.
9 0 Print quantity indication
Indicates the print quantity specified by
pressing ENTER button.
qa Guide message
Displays the simplified instructions for the
next step.
qa
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Digital Photo Printer
Operating Instructions – Software Guide/Additional
Information
This manual describes the additional information and the installation
and basic operations of the software supplied with the Sony Digital
Photo Printer DPP-SV55. First read "Operating instructions – Basic
Operations" and then read this manual and retain it for future
reference.
For advanced operation of the printer, also refer to "Operating
Instructions – Advanced Operations."
DPP-SV55
 2000 Sony Corporation

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WHETHER BASED ON TORT, CONTACT, OR
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