Sony UP-970AD Instructions For Use Manual

Sony UP-970AD Instructions For Use Manual

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2-659-569-12 (1)
Hybrid Graphic
Printer
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Instructions for Use
UP-990AD
UP-970AD
© 2006 Sony Corporation

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  • Page 1 2-659-569-12 (1) Hybrid Graphic Printer _______________________________________ B Instructions for Use UP-990AD UP-970AD © 2006 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 2 This unit has been certified according to Standard CSA C22.2 No.601.1. For the customers in the U.S.A. and Canada Both the UP-990AD and the UP-970AD Hybrid Graphic Printers are Non-Patient Equipment. These units cannot be used in the vicinity of patients. * Patient Vicinity...
  • Page 3 4. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy. If it is not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, it may cause interference to other equipment. If this unit causes interference (which can be determined by unplugging the power cord from the unit), try these measures: Relocate the unit with respect to the susceptible equipment.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Getting Started Overview ... 5 Location and Function of Parts and Controls ... 5 UP-990AD ... 5 UP-970AD ... 7 Paper ... 9 Paper You Can Use ... 9 Loading Paper in the Unit ... 9 Analog Mode Connections ...
  • Page 5: Getting Started

    Getting Started Overview Stable, high-quality printing • Capable of high-resolution images of 12.8 dots/mm. • 8-bit processing provides monochrome printing with up to 256 shades of gradation. A variety of printing modes Single-picture mode Side mode Reverse mode Multi-picture mode A change of settings makes available an even greater number of print modes (see page 22).
  • Page 6: Rear Panel

    F RECEIVING lamp Lights when the printer receives print data from a CUT button (page 22, 33) Press to cut the completed print using the internal paper cutter. FEED button (page 10, 22, 33) Hold down to feed paper. While a print job is in progress, press to cancel the print job.
  • Page 7 Refer to “Warning on power connection” on page 3 and “Warning on power connection for medical use” on page 3. UP-970AD Front Panel A !Power ON/OFF Switch (page 9, 19, 22, 31, 33, Press to turn ON the printer. The LCD display backlight as well as the FEED, COPY, and PRINT buttons light.
  • Page 8: Paper Cutter

    CAPTURE button (page 23) In the multi-picture mode, press to store the print image in memory. This function is not available in the single-picture mode. Note This function is available only in the analog mode. COPY button (page 24) In the multi-picture mode, use this button to print images stored in memory (with the CAPTURE button) side by side on a single sheet.
  • Page 9: Paper

    • Make the menu settings required by the loaded paper type (page 17, 30). Press the power ON/OFF switch to turn on the printer. The LCD display shows the message “SONY UP- 990AD” for the UP-990AD and “SONY UP- 970AD” for the UP-970AD. Notes •...
  • Page 10 Place the paper with the heat sensitive side facing up. The printer will not print if the paper is reversed. Using UPT-210BL thermal film Cannot be used with the UP-970AD. Doing so may cause a malfunction. Correctly Inserted Incorrectly Inserted Place the paper with the heat sensitive side facing up.
  • Page 11 UP-970AD After loading paper, press the FEED button to feed out 15 to 20 cm (6 to 8 inches) of paper. Then use the paper cutter to remove it. Be careful not to touch the paper cutter when cutting the paper.
  • Page 12: Analog Mode

    Analog Mode Connections Notes • Turn off the power to each device before making any connections. • Connect the AC power cord last. • After completing connections, switch to the analog mode before turning on the printer. • The printer will not print images imported via the USB terminal.
  • Page 13: Adjustments And Settings Using The Menu

    Adjustments and Settings Using the Menu You can carry out adjustments and settings to meet your requirements. Those settings and adjustments are retained even if the unit is turned off. You can set up the unit according to its intended purpose, connected equipments or your individual preferences.
  • Page 14: Menu Flow

    Menu Flow The contents displayed on the LCD changes in sequence as you turn the jog dial as shown in the following menu flow chart, and you can make the settings for each menu item. UP-990AD Menu Flow (1): The single picture mode and multi-picture mode provide different functions. For details, see “Menu List”. (2): The “SIZE.H”, “SIZE.V”...
  • Page 15 UP-970AD Menu Flow (1): The single picture mode and multi-picture mode provide different functions. For details, see “Menu List”. (2): The “SCAN” settings and the signal system of the image to be captured determine the values you can set with the Jog dial.
  • Page 16: Menu List

    BACK: Cancels the setting change and returns to the item selection column. [FE: ON]: Increases the FEED To select the (UP-970AD) paper feed margin between prints. method used after FE:OFF: Sets when printing. reducing the margin or when printing multiple images on the same sheet.
  • Page 17 MEDIA To select the type ME:HG: Uses UPP-210SE. [ME: HD]: Uses UPP- of paper 210HD. ME:BL: Uses UPT-210BL. However, the UP-970AD model cannot use UPT- 210BL. BACK: Cancels the setting change and returns to the item selection column. Item Function...
  • Page 18 BACK: Cancels the setting change and returns to the item selection column. [H:0]: Adjusts the SFT.H To specify the (UP-970AD) position in the horizontal position. The horizontal numeric value displayed by direction of the turning the jog dial depends...
  • Page 19: Basic Menu Operations

    Item Function Settings VIDEO To select the VI:EE: Outputs the signal video signal after it is processed by the output from the printer. [VI:THR]: Outputs the signal VIDEO OUT connector on the directly without processing. rear panel BACK: Cancels the setting change and returns to the item selection column.
  • Page 20 Confirm that “READY” is displayed on the LCD, and press the jog dial. The unit enters the menu mode. When you perform a menu operation for the first time after you purchase the unit, the top item of the “AGC” menu is displayed. If you have performed a menu operation already, the item that you set last is displayed.
  • Page 21: Registering Menu Settings

    Registering Menu Settings You can store up to three sets of settings made using the menu, and you can load the desired setting when needed. The unit retains these settings even if you turn off the power. Note When you use the unit for the first time after you purchase it, factory settings are registered in all three of the stored selections.
  • Page 22: Printing

    Note If “CT:ON” is selected in the “AT.CUT” menu, quickly remove the prints that have been cut. Otherwise, the cut prints may block the paper exit and cause a paper jam to occur. UP-970AD Indicates the UPP-210SE Indicates the UPP-210HD...
  • Page 23 If the printout image is blurred A rapidly moving image may be blurred when printed. Should this occur, make a printout with “ME:FLD” selected in the “MEMRY” menu item. Printing images stored in memory Each time you press the PRINT button, the image is stored in memory.
  • Page 24: Selecting The Printing Direction And Size

    • SIZE.H, SIZE.V (for the UP-990AD only): Configures the width or height of the captured image. • SCAN (for the UP-970AD only): Selects one of three available size settings for the captured image. Selecting the printing direction You can select the printing direction using the “SIDE”...
  • Page 25: Adjusting The Contrast And Brightness

    SIZE.H SFT.V SIZE.V Captured image (Model UP-970AD) You can set the printing range vertically and horizontally using “SFT:V” and “SFT.H” menu items. Also, “0” is the default position when setting the shift with “SFT.H” and “SFT.V”. The value is negative when the default position is shifted to the left (i.e., when...
  • Page 26: Digital Mode

    Digital Mode Connections After connecting the USB connecting cable (supplied) to the unit and the computer, connect the power cord. For details about the unit connection, refer to the manuals for the computer or other peripheral devices. Notes • Before connecting the unit to the computer, turn off the unit, computer, monitor, and all peripheral devices connected to the computer.
  • Page 27: Menu Flow

    Menu Flow The contents displayed on the LCD changes in sequence as you turn the jog dial as shown in the following menu flow chart, and you can make the settings for each menu item. UP-990AD Menu Flow (1): The values you can set with the Jog dial in the analog mode are different from those in the digital mode. Adjustments and Settings Using the Menu...
  • Page 28 UP-970AD Menu Flow (1): The values you can set with the Jog dial in the analog mode are different from those in the digital mode. Adjustments and Settings Using the Menu...
  • Page 29: Menu List

    Item Function Settings [FE: ON]: Increases the FEED To select the (UP-970AD) paper feed margin between prints. method used after FE:OFF: Sets when printing. reducing the margin or when printing multiple images on the same sheet.
  • Page 30 MEDIA To select the type ME:HG: Uses UPP-210SE. [ME: HD]: Uses UPP- of paper 210HD. ME:BL: Uses UPT-210BL. However, the UP-970AD model cannot use UPT- 210BL. BACK: Cancels the setting change and returns to the item selection column. MENU To print the menu...
  • Page 31: Basic Menu Operations

    Basic Menu Operations This section describes the basic menu operation which are common to each menu, taking “How to set the printing direction” as an example. Press the power ON/OFF switch to ON to turn the unit on. The back light on the LCD lights in green. Confirm that “READY”...
  • Page 32: Registering Menu Settings

    To continue menu operations Make settings by repeating steps 3 to 5. To end the menu operation Display “BACK” by turning the jog dial after performing the operation of step 5. Press the jog dial. The unit exits the menu mode. Menu lock function If the message “LOCK”...
  • Page 33: Printing

    If “CT:ON” is selected in the “AT.CUT” menu, quickly remove the prints that have been cut. Otherwise, the cut prints may block the paper exit and cause a paper jam to occur. UP-970AD Indicates the UPP-210SE Indicates the UPP-210HD Making Copies of the Last Printout Press the COPY button.
  • Page 34: Adjusting The Contrast And Brightness

    To make multiple copies of the same printout Press the COPY button as many times as necessary while copying the first printout. With each press of the COPY button, a buzzer sounds and the number of images set in the “QTY” menu is printed. To interrupt copying To cancel a print job in progress, press the OPEN/ CLOSE button, FEED button or CUT button.
  • Page 35: Others

    The safety earth should be properly established. Caution on the paper cutter A paper cutter is mounted with the UP-970AD. When loading a paper or cleaning the UP-970AD, be careful not to touch the paper cutter. Touching the paper cutter may cause injury.
  • Page 36: Maintenance

    Carry out the head cleaning operation using the menu. Note A paper cutter is mounted with the UP-970AD. When cleaning the thermal head, be careful not to touch the paper cutter. Touching the paper cutter may cause injury.
  • Page 37: Cleaning The Platen Roller

    • Turn the platen roller with hands. • The UP-970AD is provided with a paper cutter. Take proper care to avoid cutting yourself. Press the OPEN/CLOSE button to close the paper door.
  • Page 38 Goes HIGH during printing. Addition of interface USB (USB 2.0 compatible) Accessories provided Print media (1) USB Cable 1-824-211-41 (SONY) (1) BNC Cable 1-551-475-32 (SONY) (1) Thermal head cleaning sheet (1) Media label (1) CD-ROM (Operating Instructions, printer driver, printer driver install...
  • Page 39 Goes HIGH during printing Addition of interface USB (USB 2.0 compatible) Accessories provided Print media (1) USB Cable 1-824-211-41 (SONY) (1) BNC Cable 1-551-475-32 (SONY) (1) Thermal head cleaning sheet (1) Media label (1) CD-ROM (Operating Instructions, printer driver, printer driver install...
  • Page 40: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Before you call for service, please check the problems and solutions described below. If you cannot solve the problem, contact the nearest authorized dealer. Symptom Causes/remedies First few prints New paper roll just installed? tIf a new roll of paper has just been spotted with small dots.
  • Page 41: Error Messages

    No video signal is input. tInput a video signal. ME:NG The “MEDIA” menu item settings are not correct. tCheck whether the “MEDIA” settings suit loaded printing paper. tThe UP-970AD cannot use UPT- 210BL. Use UPP-210SE or UPP- 210HD printing paper. Error Messages...
  • Page 42: Index

    Index Analog Mode 12 Connections 12, 26 connecting to the USB connector 26 installing the printer driver 26 notes 12, 26 Digital Mode 26 Error messages 22, 33, 41 Getting Started 5 Location and function of parts and controls front panel 5, 7 rear panel 6, 8 Maintenance cleaning sheet 36...
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