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Digital Photo
Printer
DPP-FP30
Operating Instructions
Before operating this printer, please read
this manual thoroughly and retain it for
future reference.
2004 Sony Corporation
2-190-186-12 (1)
Before you begin
Preparations
Printing from a PictBridge
camera (PictBridge mode)
Printing from a PC
(PC mode)
Troubleshooting
Additional information
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- Page 1 Digital Photo Printer DPP-FP30 Operating Instructions Before operating this printer, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference. 2004 Sony Corporation 2-190-186-12 (1) Before you begin Preparations Printing from a PictBridge camera (PictBridge mode) Printing from a PC...
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Page 2: Declaration Of Conformity
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-FP30 Serial No. -
Page 3: Notice For Users
For some demonstrations, performances, or exhibits, photography may be forbidden. On trademarks and copyrights • VAIO is the trademark of Sony Corporation. ® • Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries. -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Table of contents Before you begin Overview ... 5 What you can do with this printer ... 5 Features ... 6 Preparations 1 Checking the contents of the package ... 7 2 Preparing the printing pack (not supplied) ... 8 Sizes of print paper ... -
Page 5: Before You Begin
Before you begin Overview What you can do with this printer The Digital Photo Printer DPP-FP30 provides the following two operation modes, depending on the device you use for printing. Printing from a PictBridge camera (PictBridge mode) c Page 13 Connect a PictBridge-compliant digital camera to the printer to print images using the camera. -
Page 6: Features
Features PictBridge-compliant* (page 13) The printer supports the PictBridge standard, so that you can print an image easily from a PictBridge-compliant digital camera. Windows PC support with a convenient USB connection (page 15) By connecting the printer to your PC via a USB connector and installing the supplied printer driver, you can print images from your PC. -
Page 7: Preparations
AC power cord * (1) • Color printing pack (1) • Operating Instructions (this booklet, 1) • Warranty (1) • Sony End User Software License Agreement (1) * The AC power cord illustrated is for 120V only. The plug shape and specifications of the AC power cord differ depending on the region you purchased the printer. -
Page 8: Preparing The Printing Pack (Not Supplied)
In some regions, 3.5 x 5 inch size print paper is not sold. To order printing packs, visit the following web site: www.sony.com/printers Notes on using printing packs • Always use the print cartridge and print paper from the same carton as a set. If you mix cartridges and paper of different types, printing may not be possible. -
Page 9: Loading The Print Cartridge
3 Loading the print cartridge Pull and open the cartridge compartment lid. Insert the print cartridge to the back in the arrow direction until it clicks into place. Close the cartridge compartment lid. Removing the print cartridge When the print cartridge runs out, the ERROR indicator will flash slowly. -
Page 10: Inserting The Print Paper
• Never put your hand into the cartridge compartment. The thermal head reaches high temperatures, especially after repeated printing. • Do not rewind the ink ribbon and use the rewound print cartridge for printing. Otherwise, proper printing result will not be obtained, or even a malfunction may occur. -
Page 11: Remove The Protective Sheet
x To use Post Card (4 x 6 inch) size print paper Press the tray and the back of the tray adaptor to release the locks of the adaptor (1), and remove and lift the tray adaptor from the lock holes (2). Release the lock. - Page 12 Close the paper tray lid (1) and slide it to the paper feeding direction (2). Keep the paper eject tray open. Pull and open the printer’s paper tray compartment lid. Insert the paper tray into the printer. Insert it firmly until it clicks into place.
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Page 13: Printing From A Pictbridge Camera (Pictbridge Mode)
Printing from a PictBridge camera (PictBridge mode) Printing images from the digital camera You can connect a PictBridge-compliant digital camera and print an image directly from your digital camera. Set your digital camera ready for printing with a PictBridge- compliant printer. The settings and operations that are necessary before connection differ depending on the digital camera. -
Page 14: Print An Image
To the PICTBRIDGE connector (USB A-TYPE) Notes • You cannot connect a PictBridge- compliant digital camera and a PC simultaneously to the printer. When printing from a digital camera, remove the PC from the printer. • The connector is designed for the PictBridge only. -
Page 15: Printing From A Pc (Pc Mode)
PictureGear Studio • On copyrights of design materials The copyrights of the design materials contained in this software are owned by Sony Corporation or Sony Music Communications Corporation. Any commercial use is prohibited by the copyrights laws. • Duplication of copyrighted materials, such as photographs, is prohibited except for private or domestic use. -
Page 16: Installing The Printer Driver
• Printer driver for DPP-FP30: The software describes the printer’s requirements and enables printing from the computer. • PictureGear Studio: Sony’s original software application that allows you to handle still images—capturing, managing, processing, and printing. Notes • If a hub is used to connect the printer and... - Page 17 Note In case the installation window is not automatically displayed, double-click the “Setup.exe” of the CD-ROM. Click “Installing Printer Driver”. The “Sony DPP-FP30 - InstallShieldWizard” dialog box appears. Click “Next”. The license agreement dialog box is displayed. Check “I accept the terms of the license agreement”...
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Page 18: Power Source
Connect the printer to the AC power source. 1 Insert one plug of the supplied AC power cord to the supplied AC power adaptor. 2 Insert the other plug of the AC power cord to the wall outlet. 3 Insert the plug of the AC power adaptor to the DC IN jack of the printer. - Page 19 To USB Windows PC connector Note Use a commercially available A-B TYPE USB-compatible connecting cable shorter than 3m in length. The type of USB cable you should use may differ depending on the computer. For details, see the instructions manual of your computer.
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Page 20: Uninstalling The Printer Driver
3. • After installation, the “Sony DPP-FP30” is not set as the default printer. Set the printer you use for each application. • Before you use the printer, read the Readme file (the Readme folder of the CD- ROMcEnglish foldercReadme.txt). - Page 21 Click “Next”. The license agreement dialog box is displayed. Check “I accept the terms of the license agreement” and click “Next”. If you check “I do not accept the terms of the license agreement”, you cannot proceed with uninstallation. The dialog box used for confirming uninstallation is displayed.
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Page 22: Installing The Picturegear Studio
Installing the PictureGear Studio Install the PictureGear Studio to your computer. Turn on your computer and start Windows. • When installing or uninstalling the software in Windows Professional, log on Windows as the user name of “Administrator” or “Power user”. •... - Page 23 The dialog box to specify the destination folder is displayed. Check the destination and then click “Next”. To specify a different destination folder, click “Browse”, The “PictureGear Studio Media Watcher” dialog box is displayed. To register the Media Watcher, check “Register the PictureGear Studio Media Watcher in the startup folder.”...
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Page 24: Uninstalling The Picturegear Studio
• The PictureGear Studio supplied with the DPP-FP30 has the following limitations: – In PhotoCollection, you cannot select paper other than “Sony”. – In PrintStudio, you cannot create or print “Label”. – In PrintStudio, you cannot create or print a “Sticker, name card, or card”. -
Page 25: Printing Photos From The Picturegear Studio
Click “Yes”. The deletion complete dialog box is displayed. Click “Finish”. The relevant files are deleted. Tips You can also remove the software from the Control Panel. Select “Add/Remove Programs” from the “Control Panel.” Then select PictureGear Studio and click “Remove”. - Page 26 Make sure to set the print quantity in this dialog box. Even if you set the number of copies in “Paper/Output” tab of the “Sony DPP-FP30 Properties” dialog box, the print quantity will not be reflected. Click “Sony”, and then select the DPP-F series paper size of the paper you use.
- Page 27 Print the selected page only The image being displayed in the “Print Preview” will be printed. Printer Select “Sony DPP-FP30”. Border Free Print • When checked, an image will be printed without margins around it. • When unchecked, an image will be printed with margins around it.
- Page 28 Items Functions Copies Specify the number of copies to be printed. Note Depending on the application software you use, the print quantity setting of the application has priority over that specified here. Enlarge/ Specify the percentage to Reduce enlarge or reduce the size of an image when printed.
- Page 29 Items Functions •ICM (system): From the “Settings” drop-down list box, select either of the following correction method: – Graphics: when graphics or vivid colors are used. – Match: when you want to match colors. – Pictures: when a photograph or pictures are printed.
- Page 30 Items Functions Print settings Adjusts the color elements and sharpness. Adjusts the red and blue elements. The higher you set the level, the more reddish the picture becomes as if it receives red light. The lower you set the level, the darker the picture becomes as if light blue is added.
- Page 31 When “Print preview” is checked in step 8 The preview window is displayed. Check the adjustment results and then click “Print”. Printing resumes. Notes • Never move or turn off the printer while it is printing; the print cartridge or paper may become stuck.
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Page 32: Printing From Other Application Software
“Full page photo print” or a similar option. • Set a larger value in the “Enlarge/ Reduce” text box in the “Paper/ Output” tab of the “Sony DPP-FP30 Properties” dialog box. If borders remain on the right and bottom sides of a printed image even after you set a larger value, check “Upper left reference”. -
Page 33: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting If trouble occurs If you run into any problems using the printer, use the following guidelines to solve the problem. If the problem persists, consult your Sony dealer. Power Symptom Check The printer • Is the AC power cord... -
Page 34: Connecting With A Computer
Cause/Solutions c Please download the printer driver from the Customer support home page (.page 41). Or contact your Sony dealer. c Follow the procedures in the operating instructions to install the driver (.page 16). If an error occurs, restart your computer and do the installation procedures again. - Page 35 3 Wait for 5 to 10 seconds, and then connect the AC adaptor again. 4 Restart your computer. If these do not solve the problem, consult with your Sony dealer or service facilities. c Remove the USB cable and then connect it again.
- Page 36 – Set a larger value in the “Enlarge/Reduce” text box in the “Paper/Output” tab of the “Sony DPP-FP30 Properties” dialog box. (.page 28) – If borders remain on the right and bottom sides of a printed image even after you set a larger value, check “Upper left reference”.
- Page 37 Printing When you place print paper in the paper tray and start printing, paper feeding error may occur: the printer does not feed paper; the printer may feed overlapped paper; or the printer may feed paper diagonally. If this occurs, check the items listed in the following symptom “Paper does not feed”.
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Page 38: Printed Results
Printed results Check Symptom • Did you print preview The printed image data? pictures are inferior in quality. • Did you allow dust to get on the print cartridge? • Did you allow dust or finger prints to get on the printed surface? •... - Page 39 Check Symptom The picture quality and colors of the image previewed on the screen of the digital camera differs from those printed. • Is the aspect ratio of the The image image correct? cannot be printed fully in the print range.
- Page 40 STANDBY button and then turn it on. After the initial motion stops, try to remove the cartridge. If this does not solve the problem, contact Sony service facilities or your Sony dealer. c Paper is jammed. See “If paper jams”...
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Page 41: If Paper Jams
Pull out the jammed paper slowly. Note If you cannot remove the jammed paper, contact your Sony dealer or service facilities. To turn off the printer Keep pressing STANDBY for longer than one second until the STANDBY indicator turns to red. -
Page 42: 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... - Page 43 On moisture condensation If the printer is brought directly from a cold location to a warm location or placed in an extremely warm or humid room, moisture may condense inside the unit. In such cases the printer will probably not work properly and may even develop a fault if you persist in using it.
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Page 44: Specifications
Specifications x Printer Printing method Dye sublimation printing (Yellow/ Magenta/Cyan 3 pass) Resolution 300 dpi x 300 dpi Image processing per dot 256 levels (8 bits for each Yellow/ Magenta/Cyan), approx. 16 770 000 colors Printing size Post Card (4 x 6 inch) size: 101.6 x 152.4 mm (maximum, borderless) 3.5 x 5 inch size... -
Page 45: Printing Range
Printing range Postcard size 152.4 mm/6 inch (1 800 dots) 95.5 mm/ inch (1 128 dots) 146.3 mm/5 3.5 x 5 inch size 127 mm/5 inch (1 500 dots) 83.9 mm/ inch (990 dots) 122 mm/4 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. -
Page 46: Glossary
Glossary Auto Fine Print 3 The function automatically corrects the picture quality so that an image may be printed in more vivid, clear and beautiful pictures. It is especially effective for a darker image with low contrast. The pictures are corrected to reproduce natural skin colors, vivid tree leaf green, or clear sky blue. -
Page 47: Identifying The Parts
Identifying the parts For details, see the pages indicated in the parentheses. Printer 1 Paper tray compartment lid (pages 2 STANDBY button (pages 13, 18) • To turn on the printer, press STANDBY to turn on the STANDBY indicator in green. -
Page 48: Paper Tray
9 Ventilation holes USB connector (page 19) Connects to the USB connector of your qa DC IN jack (pages 13, 18) Insert the AC power adaptor supplied here, and then connect the AC power adaptor and the wall outlet with the supplied AC power cord. -
Page 49: Index
Index Symbols 3.5 x 5 inch size 8 AC power adaptor 7, 13, 18 AC power cord 7, 13, 18 Auto Fine Print 3 6, 46 Border/borderless print Cartridge compartment lid 9 Cleaning Outsides the printer 43 Connecting Computer 19 PictBridge-compliant digital camera 13 To AC outlet 13, 18... - Page 52 Sony Corporation Printed in China...