Sony DPP-FP65 Operating Instructions Manual

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Page 1 Owner’s Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. 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-FP65/FP75 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. Than 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 Direct printing LCD screen display ...13 An image preview ...13 Image list ...14...
Page 6 Printing from a Bluetooth- compliant device Printing from a Bluetooth-compliant device ...32 Compatible profiles for Bluetooth communication ... 32 Printing procedures ... 32 Printing from a PC Printing from a PC ...34 Installing the software ...34 System requirements ... 34 Installing the printer driver ...
Page 7: Before You Begin
Identifying the parts For details, see the pages indicated in the parentheses. Illustrations are of the DPP-FP75. The button locations and names of the DPP-FP65 are identical, although the LCD screen size is different. Printer front panel A 1 (on/standby) button/(standby)
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, USB memory, the paper tray, AC adaptor, and other cables.
Page 9: Preparations
About Sony Print Packs (not supplied) Please use a Sony optional color print pack designed for the printer. For details, see 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. Then remove the protective sheet.
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: Direct Printing
Direct printing LCD screen display An image preview On-screen Display: On On-screen Display: Off You can change the image preview view by setting the “On-screen Display” from the menu. (page 27) A Access indication Appears while the printer is accessing a memory card or a USB memory.
Page 14: Image List
Image list Displays a list of the images stored in the selected media. DPP-FP65 DPP-FP75 A Cursor (orange frame) You can move the cursor (selection) by pressing g/G/f/F. B Print quantity setting Appears only when the print quantity is being set.
Page 15: List Of Icons
List of icons The following are the icons displayed on the LCD screen. You can proceed with operations by selecting a desired icon with g/G/f/F, and then pressing ENTER. For detailed explanations, see the pages in the parentheses. Icons Meaning Edit (21) Layout Print (23) ID Photo (24)
Page 16: Basic Printing
Basic printing Inserting a memory card Prepare a memory card that contains images for printing: “Memory Stick”, “Memory Stick Duo”, SD Memory Card, or an xD-Picture Card. Insert the desired card with its labelled surface facing up into the proper slot until it clicks firmly into place.
Page 17 Press PRINT. While the PRINT button is lit in green, the printer is ready for printing. The image being displayed is printed. To print multiple images Repeat steps 2 and 3. To change the print quantity Display the image whose print quantity you want to change, and change the print quantity with f/F.
Page 18: Enjoying Various Printing
Enjoying various printing z Operation using the printer buttons Red-eye Correction Press the (Red-eye Correction) button to correct the red-eye phenomenon of an image automatically. A variety of printing Press MENU and then select an icon of the desired operation. Red-eye Correction MENU .page 20...
Page 19 1 Edit .page 21 You can adjust the size, position, hue or other picture property of the selected image. 2 Layout Print .page 23 You can place multiple photos on split screens to make a print 3 ID Photo Print You can specify the desired width and height of a photo.
Page 20: Red-Eye Correction
Red-eye Correction Display an image that you want to adjust and then press eye Correction). Red-eye Correction of the selected image starts. The results of the adjustment will be displayed on the screen. To display the original image (Before correction) again Press (Red-eye Correction).
Page 21: Editing An Image
Editing an image Enlarging and reducing an image size From the Edit menu (page 19), 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: Printing An Edited Image
When (Brightness) is selected Slider Press g/G to adjust an image while checking the level of brightness, for example. • Brightness: Press G to brighten the picture or g to darken it. • Tint: Press G to make the picture greenish or g to make it reddish.
Page 23: Exiting The Menu
Exiting the menu Press g/G to select then press ENTER. The confirmation window is displayed. Press f/F to select “OK”, and press ENTER. The menu operations are terminated and the window displayed before entering the menu is displayed again. If you press CANCEL or select “CANCEL”...
Page 24: Making An Id Photo
Making an ID photo From the main menu (page 18), press g/G/f/F to select Photo) and then press ENTER. The window used for setting the height and width of an ID Photo is displayed. You can set a maximum size of 7.0 (width) x 9.0 (height) cm.
Page 25: Making Batch Print (Index Print/Dpof Print/Print All)
Making 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 or a USB memory, which allows you to check the contents of the selected media easily. The number of split panes on a sheet is fixed to 8 horizontally by 6 vertically.
Page 26: Changing The Settings
Changing the settings Setting the Date Print When the image is recorded using the DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) format, you can print an image with the date of shooting that is recorded as part of shooting information. You can select “ON” or “OFF” of Date Print and the order of year/month/day.
Page 27: Setting The On-Screen Display
Press g/G to select the desired print finish. Items Procedures Borderless Prints an image without blank space around the image. Borders (Pattern 1): Prints an image with borders around the image, without cutting the image. Borders (Pattern 2): Prints an image while leaving almost-equal borders in the top, bottom, right and left around the image.
Page 28: Changing The Color Setting
Press ENTER. The setting is fixed. The Print setup window is displayed again. To redo the operations Press CANCEL. The Print setup window is displayed again. The year, month and day of the shot date are displayed in the same order as the Date Print setting. Changing the Color Setting From the (Print setup) menu,...
Page 29: Hiding Or Showing The Printer Information Display
Press ENTER. The setting is fixed. The Print setup window is displayed again. To redo the operations Press CANCEL. The Print setup window is displayed again. Hiding or showing the Printer information display From the (Print setup) menu, press g/G/f/F to select (Printer information display) and then press ENTER.
Page 30: Printing From A Usb Memory
Printing from a USB memory You can connect a USB memory and the printer, and print an image directly from the USB memory. Notes • We cannot guarantee connection with all types of USB memory. • We cannot guarantee connection with a mass storage-compliant digital camera or photo storage.
Page 31: Printing From A Pictbridge Camera
The required settings and operations that must be completed before connection differ depending on the digital camera. For details, see the operating instructions of your digital camera. (In case of Sony Cyber-shot digital camera, for example, select “PictBridge” mode for “USB Connect”.) Connect the printer to the AC power source (page 12).
Page 32: 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 33 • We can not 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 34: Printing From A Pc
On the supplied CD-ROM The supplied CD-ROM contains the following software: • Printer driver for the DPP-FP65/FP75: The software describes the printer’s requirements and enables printing from the PC. • Picture Motion Browser: Sony’s original software application that allows you to handle photographs and moving images—...
Page 35: Installing The Printer Driver
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. If this occurs, simplify the connections between your PC and the printer. •...
Page 36 Note Use a B-type USB cable shorter than 3m in length. Wait for a while, then check to see that “Sony DPP-FP65” or “Sony DPP-FP75” has been added to the “Printers” or “Printers and Faxes”. When the installation is complete, remove the CD-ROM from your PC and keep it for future use.
Page 37: Uninstalling The Printer Driver
PC, restart your PC, and then follow the installation procedures from step 2 again. • After installation, the “Sony DPP-FP65” or “Sony DPP-FP75” is not yet set as the default printer. Set the printer you use for each application.
Page 38: Installing The Picture Motion Browser
Installing the Picture Motion Browser Follow the procedures below to install the Picture Motion Browser. Notes • Please log on to Windows using a “Computer administrator” user account. • Be sure to close all running programs before installing the software. •...
Page 39: Uninstalling The Picture Motion Browser
PC as follows: Click “Start” - “Control Panel”. The Control Panel is displayed. Open “Add or Remove Programs”. Select “Sony Picture Utility” and click “Change/Remove”. The software uninstallation process starts. Printing photos from the Picture Motion Browser...
Page 40 (print). The Print dialog box is displayed. In the “Printer” drop-down list box, select “Sony DPP-FP65” or “Sony DPP-FP75”. To set the paper orientation or other print options, go to step 6. To print, skip to step 11.
Page 41 Sheet per sheet to be printed. Select “1”. Advanced Specifies the paper size or other options. Click “Advanced. The “Sony DPP-FP65/75 Advanced Options” dialog box is displayed. Items Functions Paper/ • Paper Size: From the drop- Output down list box, select the paper...
Page 42 To print in colors, select “Color”. To print in monochrome, select “Black & White”. Advanced The “Sony DPP-FP65/75 Advanced Options” dialog box is displayed. (page 41) For details, see step 8. Click “OK”. The “Print” dialog box is displayed again.
Page 43: Registering A Browsing Folder
Tips • To select a series of still images in the image area of the main window, click the first image in the series and then click the last image while pressing the Shift key. To select multiple still images not in a sequence, click the images individually while pressing the Ctrl key.
Page 44: Printing From A Commercially-Available Software Application
You can use a commercially-available software application to print an image from the DPP- FP65/FP75. Select “DPP-FP65” or “DPP- FP75” as a printer in the print dialog box, and select the print paper size in the page setup dialog box.
Page 45: Error Messages
Error messages If an error display appears If an error occurs, the following error display may appear on the LCD screen. Follow the solution described here to solve the problem. Error display Meaning/Solutions c There are no image files on the memory card or a USB memory that the printer can handle.
Page 46 Error display Meaning/Solutions c The printer does not support a USB hub or a drive with a built in USB hub. Connect the device directly to the printer or use a device that does not contain a USB hub function. c An incompatible memory card is inserted.
Page 47 When the printer motor is stopped, remove the ink ribbon and insert a new ink ribbon. If you cannot remove the ink ribbon, consult with your Sony dealer or Sony service facilities. c No print paper or cleaning sheet is set in the paper tray. Set the print paper of the displayed size as follows in the paper tray, insert the paper tray into the printer, and then press PRINT.
Page 48: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting If trouble occurs If you run into any problems using the printer, use the following guidance to solve the problem. If the problem persists, consult your Sony dealer. Power Symptom Check The printer cannot • Is the AC power cord...
Page 49 Symptom Check Some images in • There are 7 or more the image list are hierarchies on the memory not displayed or card or a USB memory. not printed even if they are displayed. The file name is • Did you change the file not displayed name of the image with your correctly.
Page 50 Printing Symptom Check Paper does not • Is the print paper properly feed. set in the paper tray? • Are you using print paper that was not designed for the printer? The print paper is • Is this perforations of the ejected without print paper removed? being printed.
Page 51: Printed Results
Printed results Symptom Check The printed • Did you print preview image pictures are data? inferior in quality. • Did you print an image whose size (width or height) is smaller than 480 dots? Is the thumbnail image displayed properly? •...
Page 52 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 inserted into the printer’s slot and when it is printed via a PC.
Page 53 Symptom Check Even if “Borderless” is selected, the image is printed with borders on both sides. The whole area of • Did you select “Borders an image cannot (Pattern 1)”? be printed. The image is • Is the paper tray inserted printed at an angle.
Page 54 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 55 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 56: Connecting With A Computer
— c Please download the printer driver from the Customer support home page — (.page 65). Or contact your Sony dealer. c Follow the procedures in the operating instructions to install the driver (.page 35). If an error occurs, restart your computer and perform the installation procedures again.
Page 57 3. Restart your computer. If these do not solve the problem, consult your Sony dealer or service facilities. c When using an application other than the Picture Motion Browser, an image might be printed with Borders even if you select Borderless Print.
Page 58: If Paper Jams
Check to see if there is jammed paper. If there is, remove it. Note If you cannot remove the jammed paper, contact your Sony dealer.
Page 59: Cleaning
Cleaning If white lines or period-like dots are printed on the pictures, use the cleaning cartridge and cleaning sheet supplied to clean inside the printer. Before you start cleaning the printer, please remove any memory cards, USB memories, or USB cables from the printer. Open the ink ribbon compartment door and if there is an ink ribbon inserted, remove it.
Page 60: 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 61: On Restrictions On Duplication
“Memory Stick” with a capacity of 8GB or less manufactured by Sony Corporation. However, we do not guarantee the operations of all the “Memory Stick” media. The printer is equipped with a slot compatible with both standard-size and Duo-size media.
Page 62: Sd Memory Card
Notes on use • For the latest information on the “Memory Stick” types that the printer supports, see the “Memory Stick” compatibility information on the Sony web site: http://www.memorystick.com/en/support/ support.html (Select the area where you use your printer, and then select “Digital Printer” from each area page.)
Page 63: Notes On Using A Memory Card
Notes on using a memory card • The printer cannot write, delete, or format on a memory card. • When using a card, make sure to check the correct insertion direction of the card and the correct insertion slot. • Do not remove a card or turn off the printer while the printer is reading or accessing data, or the access indicator is flashing.
Page 64 Depth when the paper tray is installed: Approx. 316 mm (12 than the above depth. Mass DPP-FP65: Approx. 1.0 kg (2 lb 4 oz) DPP-FP75: Approx. 1.1 kg (2 lb 7 oz) (excluding the paper tray, ink ribbon, AC Supplied accessories See page 9 of “Operating Instructions”...
Page 65: Printing Range
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. Customer support home page The latest support information is available at the following home page address: http://www.sony.net/ inches (1 728 dots) Borders print range Borderless Print range Perforations 101.6 mm/...
Page 66: Glossary
Glossary DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) This printer conforms to 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 67: Index
Index AC power source 12 Adjusting an image 21 Batch Print 25 Bluetooth device 32 Borders/Borderless print 26, Brightness 22 Cleaning 59 Color settings 28 Connecting AC power source 12 Bluetooth device 32 Digital camera 31, 32 External device 31, 32 PC 36 Date Print 26 DC IN 24 V 12...
Page 68 Stopping printing 43 Supplied accessories 9 Switching the screen display System requirement 34 Tint 22 Trimming Print 17 Troubleshooting 48 Uninstalling Picture Motion Browser Printer driver 37 USB memory 30 Various printing 18 xD-Picture Card Notes on use 62 Types 62 Zooming in/out 14, 21...
Page 72 Printed using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink. Sony Corporation Printed in China...

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