Sony DPP-FP97 Operating Instructions Manual

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Page 1 Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom of the printer. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No.: DPP-FP97 Serial No.
Page 2: Regulatory Information
(USB, etc) again. Notice for the customers in the countries applying EU Directives The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. The Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany.
Page 3 Never use the plug without the fuse cover. If you should lose the fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony service station. Duplication, edition, or printing of a CD, TV program, copyrighted materials such as pictures or...
Page 4: Notice For Users
Sony Corporation reserves the right to make any modification to this manual or the information contained herein at any time without notice.
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Notice for users ...4 Before you begin Identifying the parts ...7 Preparations Checking the contents of the package ...9 Setting the ink ribbon ...9 Inserting the print paper ...10 Connecting to the AC power source ...12 Operations in the initial state ...13 Direct printing LCD screen display ...14 An image preview view ...14...
Page 6 Connecting to a High Definition television and Printing ...45 Connecting to a television ... 45 Printing procedures ... 46 Using the printer buttons for printing ... 46 Using the television remote control unit for printing ... 46 Printing from an external device ...48 Printing from a PictBridge digital camera Printing from a PictBridge digital...
Page 7: Before You Begin
Before you begin Identifying the parts For details, see the pages indicated in the parentheses. Printer front panel A 1 (on/standby) button/standby indicator) B MENU button (Index View) (zoom out)/ (zoom in) buttons (.page 16) D LCD screen E ENTER button F Direction (g/G/f/F) buttons G AUTO TOUCH-UP button (.page 20)
Page 8: Ventilation Holes
Printer rear panel A Handle As illustrated below, raise the handle when you carry the printer. When you use the printer, close the handle to its original position. Notes • When you carry the printer, make sure to remove memory cards, external devices, the paper tray, AC adaptor, and other cables.
Page 9: Preparations
About Sony Print Packs (sold separately) Please use a Sony optional color print pack designed for the printer. For details, refer to the supplied “About the Print Packs.” Setting the ink ribbon Pull and open the ink ribbon compartment door.
Page 10: Inserting The Print Paper
Notes • Do not touch the ink ribbon or store the ink ribbon in a dusty location. Fingerprints or dust on the ink ribbon may result in imperfect printing. • Do not rewind the ink ribbon and use the rewound ink ribbon for printing.
Page 11 Close the paper tray cover. Open the slide cover. Insert the paper tray into the printer. Notes • You can set up to 20 sheets of print paper. Riffle the print paper thoroughly. Insert the print paper with the protective sheet facing up. Remove the protective sheet from the tray.
Page 12: Connecting To The Ac Power Source
Connecting to the AC power source Insert the plug of the AC adaptor into the DC IN 24 V jack on the back of the printer. Connect one plug of the AC power cord to the connector of the AC adaptor and the other plug to the wall outlet.
Page 13: Operations In The Initial State
Operations in the initial state When the photo printer is turned on without a memory card inserted or an external device connected, the initial display below appears on the screen. When the printer is not operated for 5 seconds, demo mode is displayed. If any button other than the 1 (on/standby) button is pressed, the screen returns to the initial display.
Page 14: Direct Printing
Direct printing LCD screen display An image preview view On-screen Display: On On-screen Display: Off On-screen Display: Details You can change the image preview view by setting the “On-screen Display” (page 44) from the Display/Printer setup menu. To display a different image, press g/G. A Input/setting indications Input indications and settings information for an image are displayed.
Page 15: Index View
D Image number (folder-file number)* * DCF-compatible files only. In the case of other file formats, only part of the file name will be displayed. E Operation tips F Shot or saved date G Print quantity set H Detailed information display Index View Displays a list of the images contained on the selected medium (Index View).
Page 16: Basic Printing
Switching the image preview view and index view You can switch the display as follows: • To display the index view In an image preview view, press (Index View)/ (Reduce). When an image is enlarged, press , so that the image is reduced to its original scale and then the index view is displayed.
Page 17: Printing Selected Images
Printing selected images This section explains how to display the images of a memory card, an external device, or internal memory on the printer’s LCD screen and print the selected images (direct printing). For how to print from an external device, see page 48.
Page 18: Enjoying Various Printing
Enjoying various printing Operation using the printer buttons AUTO TOUCH-UP Press MENU. Edit page 21 You can adjust the size, position, hue or other picture property of the selected image. Items Procedures Increases or reduces the size of an image. Moves an image.
Page 19: Print Setup
CreativePrint You can create a Calendar, ID Photo, or other various printouts. Batch Print Slideshow Print setup .page 39 File operation page 26 Scrapbook Calendar Frame Layout print page 35 You can enjoy batch print such as “Index Print,” “DPOF Print,“ and “Print All.”...
Page 20: Correcting A Failed Photo Automatically (Auto Touch-Up)
Correcting a failed photo automatically (AUTO TOUCH-UP) Select the image that you want to adjust and then press AUTO TOUCH-UP. Adjustment of the selected image starts. The adjustment results will be displayed on the screen. When a human face is detected, the face is displayed with a frame as the adjustments proceed.
Page 21: Editing An Image
Editing an image Enlarging and reducing an image size From the Edit menu (page 18), press g/G to select enlarge an image or to reduce it, and then press ENTER. Each time you press the button, the image becomes larger or smaller. You can also use the (zoom in) and buttons to enlarge or reduce the image...
Page 22: Adjusting An Image
Adjusting an image From the Edit menu (page 18), press g/G to select then press ENTER. The Adjust menu is displayed. Press f/F to select the desired adjustment tool and press ENTER. The adjustment screen of the selected tool appears. When “Brightness”...
Page 23 • Fish-eye: Makes the image look like a photo taken with a fish-eye lens. Press ENTER. The filter takes effect. When you have selected “Cross Filter,” “Painting,” or “Single Color,” the setting window is displayed. Move to the next step. Set the level and range.
Page 24: Correcting The Red-Eye Phenomenon
Correcting the red-eye phenomenon When pressing AUTO TOUCH-UP cannot reduce the red-eye phenomenon of a subject shot by flash, you can adjust the image manually. Notes • If you perform additional editing, such as enlarging, reducing the image size, rotating or moving an image, after the red-eye correction, the red-eye correction may not take effect.
Page 25: Printing An Edited Image
Printing an edited image Press PRINT. The print quantity indication is displayed. Set the print quantity. • To increase the print quantity one by one, press f repeatedly. • To reduce the print quantity one by one, press F briefly repeatedly. •...
Page 26: Performing "Creativeprint
Performing “CreativePrint” Using the CreativePrint menu To undo the operation midway Press CANCEL The window of the previous step is displayed. Depending on the step, you may not be able to undo the operation. To exit the CreativePrint menu • Press MENU in the middle of the operations and select “CreativePrint Complete.”...
Page 27 Press /G/f/F to select an image area, then press ENTER. The index view is displayed. Press /G/f/F to select the desired image, then press ENTER. The window used for adjusting the image is displayed. Adjust the image size, position or others of the selected image.
Page 28: Superimposing Characters
x Superimposing a stamp Press /G/f/F to select and then press ENTER. The window used for selecting a stamp is displayed. Press /G/f/F to select the desired stamp and then press ENTER. The selected stamp is displayed in the center of the preview screen. Press /G/f/F to adjust the position of the stamp.
Page 29: Making A Calendar
• To utilize the history Press g/G/f/F to select [F] or [f] and then press ENTER to display and utilize the characters you have input in the past (history). • To change the font Press /G/f/F to select [Font] and then press ENTER.
Page 30 Set the calendar. Press /G/f/F to select the calendar area and press ENTER. The calendar setting window is displayed. Press f/F to select the item that you want to set, and then press ENTER. Item Settings/Procedures Start Y/M Set the first month and the year starting the calendar.
Page 31: Superimposing A Handwritten Message, Stamp Or Preinstalled Phrase On An Image
Item Settings/Procedures Press f/F to select and press ENTER. To exit Modify Calendar window and return to the calendar setting window, press g/G to select press ENTER. You can set “Date color” in the similar procedures. To input characters, see page 28.
Page 32 The window used for specifying cropping area is displayed. Proceed with step To create a message from the history: Press /G/f/F to select the desired message from the history list and then press ENTER. The selected message is placed in the center of the preview screen.
Page 33: Adding A Frame
The window used for adjusting the message is displayed. For how to adjust an image, see step 5 on page 27. Press /G to select and press ENTER. A preview of the superimposed message on the background image is displayed. xTo superimpose a stamp or message To superimpose a stamp or message, see...
Page 34: Making An Id Photo
Adjust an image. For how to adjust an image, see step 5 on page 27. When you adjust an image, the image is added to the image area. To superimpose a stamp or characters, see page 28. Press PRINT. Making an ID Photo From the CreativePrint menu (page 19), press g/G/f/F to select...
Page 35: Performing Batch Print (Index Print/Dpof Print/Print All)
Performing Batch Print (Index Print/DPOF Print/Print All) • Index Print You can print a list (index) of all the images stored in a memory card, an external device, or the printer’s internal memory which allows you to check the contents of the selected media easily.
Page 36: Viewing A Slideshow
Viewing a Slideshow Showing a Slideshow From the menu, press g/G to select (Slideshow) and then press ENTER. The Slideshow menu is displayed. Press f/F to select “Switch,” and then press ENTER. The window used to specify the way images are switched is displayed. Items Procedures Manual...
Page 37: File Operations
File operations Copying images You can copy an image from a memory card or the printer’s internal memory to another memory card, the internal memory, or an external device connected to the PictBridge/ EXT INTERFACE connector. To copy an image from the printer’s internal memory Turn on the printer without a memory card inserted or an external device connected.
Page 38: Deleting Selected Images
selected images” on page 38 to delete unnecessary images from the internal memory. • While copying images, do not turn off the printer or remove the memory card or external device from the printer. The printer, memory card, or external device may be damaged or the data may be lost.
Page 39: Formatting The Internal Memory
Notes “Memory Stick” media, • When you format a the images on it are deleted. • During formatting, do not turn off the printer or remove the memory card. The printer or the memory card may be damaged. Or the image may be lost.
Page 40: Making A Date Print
Making a Date Print From the menu, press g/G to select (Print setup) and then press ENTER. The Print setup menu is displayed. Press f/F to select [Date Print], and press ENTER. The Date Print setting window is displayed. To print an image with the shooting date, press f/F to select [Date].
Page 41 Item Settings Date Print Date/Time, Date Off* Borders Pattern 1/Pattern 2 Prints an image with borders around the image. To print Borderless* Auto Touch-up You can specify the correction level each for the following elements when the Setting AUTO TOUCH-UP button is pressed. You can select “Off,” “Standard*,” “Strong.”...
Page 42 Item Settings Auto Fine Print 6 Photo*/Vivid Pages Per Sheet 4-split/9-split/ 16-split Off* Adjusts the colors and sharpness of a print. Press g/G to select a color element Color Setting ( “R” (red), “G“ (green), or “B” (blue)) or “S” (Sharpness), and then press f/F to set the level.
Page 43: Changing The Display/Printer Setup
Changing the Display/ Printer setup From the menu, press g/G to select (Display/Printer setup) and then press ENTER. The Display/Printer setup menu is displayed. Press f/F to select the desired setting item, and press ENTER. The setting window for the selected item is displayed (next page).
Page 44 Item Settings Index View Number Order* Shoot. Date Listing Order Ascending* Descending Icon Off* Date Display Set the displayed order of the date (Year, Month, and Day) from the following: Order • Y-M-D LCD Backlight Set the brightness level of the LCD Backlight from the following: Bright*/Dark On-screen Display In an image preview, you can select the information display as follows: On*/Off/Details...
Page 45: Connecting To A High Definition Television And Printing
Connecting to a High Definition television and Printing The printer supports the (High- HDMI Definition Multimedia Interface) output. By connecting the printer to a television equipped with an input, you can view higher HDMI precision photos on the television and perform printing operations.
Page 46: Printing Procedures
Notes • We cannot guarantee operations with all types of televisions. • When you are using a Sony TV, you cannot use the TV remote control to operate the printer if the TV does not support “BRAVIA” Sync. • To operate the printer, the %5$4, [Enter], [Return] buttons of the remote control should support the HDMI control.
Page 47: On Bravia Phototv Hd
(print). What is “BRAVIA” Sync The “BRAVIA” Sync is a name of a feature of Sony products that uses the HDMI control signals and enables you to control linked operations of a “BRAVIA” Sync-ready product from a BRAVIA control unit.
Page 48: Printing From An External Device
For details, refer to the operating instructions of the external device. (In case of Sony Cyber-shot digital camera, for example, select “Normal” mode or “Mass Storage” mode for the “USB Connect.” ) Connect the printer to the AC power source (page 12).
Page 49: Printing From A Pictbridge Digital Camera
For details, refer to the operating instructions of your digital camera. (In case of a Sony Cyber-shot digital camera, for example, select “PictBridge” mode for the “USB Connect.”) Connect the printer to the AC power source (page 12).
Page 50: Printing From A Bluetooth-Compliant Device
Depending on the area, the use of the adaptor may violate the local radio wave regulations and may be subject to penalty. • In some regions, the Sony DPPA-BT1 Bluetooth USB adaptor is not sold. Compatible profiles for...
Page 51: Transferring An Image To A Memory Card
• We cannot guarantee that this product works with all devices enabled with Bluetooth wireless technology. • Sony cannot assume any responsibility for any information leakage that may be caused in Bluetooth communications. • Sony cannot accept responsibilities for any failure...
Page 52: Printing From A Pc
• Printer driver for the DPP-FP97: The software describes the printer’s requirements and enables printing from the PC. • PMB (Picture Motion Browser): Sony’s original software application that allows you to handle photographs and moving images— this includes capturing, managing, processing, and printing.
Page 53: Installing The Printer Driver
Drive: CD-ROM drive (to be used for software installation) Notes • If a hub is used to connect the printer and your PC, or if two or more USB devices, including other printers, are connected to your PC, trouble may occur.
Page 54 If you install the new version of printer driver, you can use the new version of printer driver. Click “Install.” Installation starts. When the “Sony DPP-FP97 printer driver has been successfully installed.” dialog is displayed, click “Finish.” Press the 1 (on/standby) button to turn on the printer.
Page 55: Installing The Pmb (Picture Motion Browser)
• If the installation fails, remove the printer from your PC, restart your PC, and then follow the installation procedures from step 1 again. • After installation, the “Sony DPP-FP97” is not yet set as the default printer. Set the printer you use for each application.
Page 56: Printing Photos From The Pmb (Picture Motion Browser)
• Double-click (PMB) on the Windows desktop. • Click “Start” - “All Programs” - “Sony Picture Utility” - “PMB.” When the PMB is started for the first time, the dialog box used to register a viewed folder is displayed.
Page 57 Select the photos that you want to print and click (print). The Print dialog box is displayed. In the “Printer” drop-down list box, select “Sony DPP-FP97.” To set the paper orientation or other print options, go to step 6. To print, skip to step 11. Items...
Page 58 Sheet per sheet to be printed. Select “1.” Advanced Specifies the paper size or other options. Click “Advanced.” The “Sony DPP-FP97 Advanced Options” dialog box is displayed. Items Functions Paper/ • Paper Size: From the drop- Output down list box, select the paper...
Page 59 To print in colors, select “Color.” To print in monochrome, select “Black & White.” Advanced The “Sony DPP-FP97 Advanced Options” dialog box is displayed. (page 58) For details, see step 8. Click “OK.” The “Print” dialog box is displayed again.
Page 60: Registering A Browsing Folder
When using an application other than the PMB, an image might be printed with borders even if you select “ON” for “Borderless Print” in “Printer Features” of the “Sony DPP-FP97 Advanced Options” dialog box. When you select the borderless print option, the printing range information for borderless printing will be supplied to the application.
Page 61 When the software application you use has Borders/Borderless setting, we suggest you select “ON” for “Borderless Print” in “Printer Features” of the “Sony DPP-FP97 Advanced Options” dialog box as the printer driver setting. Print quantity setting Depending on the software application you are...
Page 62: Error Messages
If an error occurs, the following error messages may appear on the LCD screen. Follow the procedures provided in the solutions an error message shows. If the same message appears frequently even after taking the recommended measures, consult your Sony dealer. Memory cards and external device Error messages No image file.
Page 63: Ink Ribbon
External devices and PictBridge-compliant devices Error messages Incompatible USB device. Check device’s USB setting. Do not connect any more USB hubs. Write error in the External Device. Ink ribbon Error messages No ink ribbon. Insert P size ink ribbon and press [PRINT]. End of ink ribbon.
Page 64: Print Paper
(.page 9, 10) c Paper has jammed. See “If paper jams” (.page 76) and remove any jammed paper from the printer. If the jammed paper cannot be removed, contact the Sony service facilities.
Page 65: Troubleshooting
If the problem persists, consult your Sony dealer. To confirm and evaluate error occurrence and improvement, Sony may check the data of the internal memory within the minimum possible range. Please be assured that we do not copy or save the content or data.
Page 66 Symptom Check Some images in • Are thumbnail images the index view are displayed in the index view? not displayed or not printed even if they are displayed. • Does the mark displayed below appear in the index view? • Was the image created on your PC? •...
Page 67 Symptom Check Some images in • Is there a folder whose the index view are hierarchy exceeds 8 in the not displayed or memory card, the internal not printed even if memory, or an external they are displayed. device? The file name is •...
Page 68: Printed Results
Symptom Check Paper does not • Are you using print paper feed. that was not designed for the printer? The print paper is • Is the perforations of the ejected without print paper removed? being printed. • Are you using print paper that was not designed for the printer? Printed results...
Page 69 Symptom Check The picture quality and colors of the image previewed on the screen differs from those printed. The printed image differs when an image is printed directly from the memory card, the internal memory, and an external device connected to the printer and when it is printed via a PC.
Page 70 Symptom Check Even though “Borderless” is selected in the Print setup, the image is printed with borders on both sides. The whole area of • Did you set “Pattern 1” in an image cannot the Print setup menu? be printed. The image is •...
Page 71 Saving or deleting an image Symptom Check You cannot save • Is the memory card an image. protected? • Is the write-protect switch of the memory card in the LOCK position? • Is the memory card full? You cannot delete •...
Page 72 Connecting with a digital camera or other external device Symptom Check The PictBridge • Is the digital camera mark does not connected correctly? appear on the LCD • Is the 1 (on/standby) button screen of the turned on? digital camera. •...
Page 73: Connecting With A Computer
— c Please download the printer driver from the Customer support home page. Or contact your Sony dealer. c Follow the procedures in the operating instructions to install the driver (.page 53). If an error occurs, restart your computer and do the installation procedures again.
Page 74 3. Restart your computer. If these do not solve the problem, consult with your Sony dealer or service facilities. c When using an application other than the PMB, an image might be printed with borders even if you select borderless print.
Page 75 Turn off the printer using the 1 (on/ — standby) button and then turn it on again. After the motor sound stops, try to remove the ink ribbon. If this does not solve the problem, contact Sony service facilities or your Sony dealer.
Page 76: If Paper Jams
Check to see if there is jammed paper. If any, remove it. Note If you cannot remove the jammed paper, contact your Sony dealer.
Page 77: Cleaning
Cleaning If white lines or period-like dots are printed on the pictures, the thermal transfer head may be soiled with the dust accumulated inside the printer. Clean inside the printer using the supplied cleaning cartridge and sheet. Before you start cleaning the printer, please remove any memory cards, USB memories, or USB cables from the printer.
Page 78: Additional Information
Additional information Precautions On safety • Be careful not to set or drop any heavy objects on the power cord, or to damage the power cord in any way. Never operate this printer with a damaged power cord. • Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet, unplug the printer and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further.
Page 79: On Cleaning
The printer supports FAT32. The printer has been demonstrated as operable with a “Memory Stick” media with a capacity of 16GB or less manufactured by Sony Corporation. However, we do not guarantee the operations of all the “Memory Stick” media.
Page 80: Sd Memory Card
Sony using authentication and encryption. The printer does not support 8 bit parallel data transfer. Notes on use • Do not insert more than one “Memory Stick” media at the same time, which may cause trouble with the printer.
Page 81: Xd-Picture Card
xD-Picture Card With the SD memory Card/xD-Picture Card dual-format slot of the printer, you can use an xD-Picture Card . Not all the memory card operations are supported and we do not guarantee proper operations for all types of xD- Picture Card.
Page 82: Specifications
Specifications x Printer Printing method Dye sublimation printing (Yellow/ Magenta/Cyan 3 pass) Resolution 300 (H) 300 (V) dpi × Image processing per dot 256 levels processing (8 bits for each Yellow/Magenta/Cyan) Printing range 1 800 dots × 1 200 dots Printing size P (4 ×...
Page 83 Fine Print 6: On (Photo) (When displaying on the LCD screen) When printing a photo (Approx.4.3 MB file size) taken by a Sony digital still camera containing effective picture elements of approximately 12 100 000 or equivalent, and then saved in a “Memory Stick”...
Page 84: Printing Range
Printing range P size 95.5 mm/ inches (1 128 dots) The above illustrations are those when an image with a 2:3 aspect ratio is printed. The printing range differs for a border or a borderless print. 152.4 mm/6 inches (1 800 dots) 146.3 mm/5 inch (1 728 dots) 101.6 mm/...
Page 85: Glossary
Glossary DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) This printer conforms with the DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) standard established by JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association) to maintain file exchangeability and compatibility between digital cameras and related products.
Page 86: Index
Index AC power source 12 Adding a filter 22 Adding a frame 33 Adjusting an image 20, 22 Adjusting the size and position 27 Associated file indication 14 Auto Fine Print6 42, 59 AUTO TOUCH-UP 20, 41, Batch Print 35 Bluetooth device 50 Borders/Borderless 41, 59 Brightness 22...
Page 87 PictBridge camera 49 PictBridge/EXT INTERFACE connector 48, 49, 50 PMB (Picture Motion Browser) 55 Preinstalled phrase 32 Preview 14 Print All 35 Print quantity 15, 17, 25 Print setup 39 Printer information display Printing Calendar 29 Edited image 25 Framed image 33 From a Bluetooth device From a commercially available application 60...
Page 88 Printed using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink. Sony Corporation Printed in China...

Sony DPP-FP97 Operating Instructions Manual

Before You Begin

Preparations

Direct Printing

Printing from a Pictbridge Digital Camera

Printing from a Bluetooth-Compliant Device

Compliant Device

Printing from a PC

Error Messages

Troubleshooting

Additional Information

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