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Digital Photo
Printer
DPP-FP67/FP77
Operating Instructions
Before operating this unit, please read "Read This First" and
"About the Print Packs" supplied and this manual, "Operating
Instructions," thoroughly and retain them for future reference.
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-FP67/FP77
Serial No. ________________________
These models are not available in every country
and region.
© 2009 Sony Corporation
Please read the supplied "Read This First"
and "About the Print Packs."
4-129-145-12 (1)
Before you begin
Preparations
Direct printing
Printing from a PictBridge
camera
Printing from a Bluetooth-
compliant device
Printing from a PC
Error messages
Troubleshooting
Additional information
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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-FP67/FP77 Serial No. ________________________ These models are not available in every country and region.
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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...
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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 an initial state ...13 Direct printing LCD screen display ...14 An image preview ...14... - Page 6 Printing from a Bluetooth- compliant device Printing from a Bluetooth-compliant device ...35 Compatible profiles for Bluetooth communication ... 35 Printing procedures ... 35 Printing from a PC Printing from a PC ...37 Installing the software ...37 System requirements ... 37 Installing the printer driver ...
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Page 7: Before You Begin
Before you begin Identifying the parts For details, see the pages indicated in the parentheses. Illustrations are of the DPP-FP77. The button locations and names of the DPP-FP67 are identical, although the LCD screen size is different. Printer front panel A 1 (on/standby) button/STANDBY indicator B CANCEL/... -
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 (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.
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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 An Initial State
Operations in an initial state When the photo printer is turned on without a memory card inserted or a PC connected, the initial display below appears on the screen. When the printer is not operated for 5 seconds, demo mode is displayed. If any other button 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 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 30) A Access indication Appears while the printer is accessing a memory card or a USB memory. -
Page 15: Image List
Image list Displays a list of the images stored in the selected media. DPP-FP67 DPP-FP77 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 16: 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 (23) Layout Print (25) Batch Print (26) -
Page 17: Basic Printing
Basic printing Inserting a memory card Prepare a memory card that contains images for printing: “Memory Stick” media, “Memory Stick Duo” media, 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 18 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.
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Page 19: Enjoying Various Printing
Enjoying various printing z Operation using the printer buttons Exposure and Red-eye Correction Press the AUTO TOUCH-UP button to automatically adjust a photo with problems, such as being backlit, or showing the red-eye phenomenon. A variety of printing Press MENU and then select the icon of the desired operation. AUTO TOUCH-UP MENU .page 22... - Page 20 1 Edit .page 23 You can adjust the size, position, hue or other picture property of the selected image. 2 Layout Print You can place multiple photos on split screens to make a print. 3 Batch Print .page 26 You can print a large number of images of a memory card or USB memory at one time. 4 Calendar .page 27 You can create an original calendar by selecting images.
- Page 21 6 Print setup .page 29 You can change the settings during printing, the printer settings, and on-screen display settings.
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Page 22: Exposure And Red-Eye Correction
Exposure and Red-eye Correction Display an image that you want to adjust and then press the AUTO TOUCH-UP button. The 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 the AUTO TOUCH-UP button. -
Page 23: Editing An Image
Editing an image Enlarging and reducing an image size From the Edit menu (page 20), 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: : up to 200% : down to 60% Press PRINT. -
Page 24: 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 25: 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 26: Making Batch Print (Index Print/Print All/Dpof Print)
Making Batch Print (Index Print/Print All/DPOF Print) • 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 27: Making A Calendar
Making a Calendar You can create a calendar by combining an image stored on the memory card or USB memory device and a desired template. From the main menu (page 19), press g/G/f/F to select (Calendar) and then press ENTER. The window used for selecting the calendar template, is displayed. -
Page 28: Making An Id Photo
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. Press /G to select the month or year and press f/F to set the number. Press ENTER. -
Page 29: Changing The Settings
Press f/F to select ENTER. The window used for selecting an image is displayed. Press g/G/f/F to select the desired image, and then press ENTER. The window used for adjusting the image position is displayed. For adjustment, see step “Adjusting an image”... -
Page 30: Setting The Print Finish (Borders/Borderless Print)
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. Setting the print finish (Borders/Borderless Print) From the (Print setup) menu, press g/G/f/F to select (Borders/Borderless Print) and then press ENTER. -
Page 31: 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 32: Resetting To The Default Setting
Resetting to the Default Setting You can reset all the settings to the default settings. From the (Print setup) menu, press g/G/f/F to select (Default Setting) and then press ENTER. The confirmation window is displayed. Press f/F to select “OK” and press ENTER. - Page 33 Notes • While the access indicator of a USB memory is flashing, never turn off the power of the printer. The data stored in the USB memory may be damaged. We cannot compensate for any damages that may be caused by data loss or damage. •...
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Page 34: Printing From A Pictbridge Camera
For details, refer to 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 35: 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 36 • 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...
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Page 37: Printing From A Pc
• Printer driver for the DPP-FP67/FP77: 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 38: Installing The Printer Driver
Connector: USB connector 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 39 B-TYPE (the connector type of the printer side) cable shorter than 3m in length. Wait for a while, then check to see that “Sony DPP-FP67” or “Sony DPP-FP77” has been added to the “Printers” or “Printers and Faxes.”...
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Page 40: Uninstalling The Printer Driver
PC, restart your PC, and then follow the installation procedures from step 1 again. • After installation, the “Sony DPP-FP67” or “Sony DPP-FP77” is not yet set as the default printer. Set the printer you use for each application. -
Page 41: Installing The Pmb (Picture Motion Browser)
Click “Start” - “Control Panel.” The Control Panel is displayed. Click “Uninstall a program.” Depending on the operating system, it may be called “Programs and Features” or “Add or Remove Programs.” Select “Sony Picture Utility” and click “Change/Remove.” The software uninstallation process starts. -
Page 42: Printing Photos From The Pmb (Picture Motion Browser)
Windows desktop. • Click “Start” - “All Programs” (or “Programs” with Windows 2000) - “Sony Picture Utility” - “PMB.” When the PMB is started for the first time, the dialog box used to register a viewed folder is displayed. If images have already been saved in the “Pictures”... - Page 43 In the “Printer” drop-down list box, select “Sony DPP-FP67” or “Sony DPP-FP77.” To set the paper orientation or other print options, go to step 6. To print, skip to step 11. Items Functions Printer Select the printer you are using: “Sony DPP-FP67”...
- Page 44 Click “Advanced.” The “Sony DPP-FP67/77 Advanced Options” dialog box is displayed. Items Functions Paper/ • Paper Size: From the drop- Output down list box, select the paper size you actually use for printing: P size (post card size)/L size Note: L size print paper is not sold in some regions.
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Page 45: Registering A Browsing Folder
Click “OK.” The “Print” dialog box is displayed again. Click “Print.” Printing starts. For the details of the properties of the PMB, refer to the PMB help. Note You cannot print a motion-picture file or RAW data files. 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. -
Page 46: Printing From A Commercially Available Software Application
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-FP67/77 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 47: 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 48 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 49 Error display Meaning/Solutions c No paper tray is inserted in the printer. Set the print paper or cleaning sheet into the paper tray, insert the paper tray into the printer, and then press PRINT. (.page 10)
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Page 50: 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 51 Symptom Check Some images in • Are there 7 or more the image list are hierarchies on the memory not displayed or card or the 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 52 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.
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Page 53: 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 54 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 55 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 56 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. •...
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Page 57: Connecting With A Computer
— c Please download the printer driver from the Customer support home page — (.page 67). Or contact your Sony dealer. c Follow the procedures in the operating instructions to install the driver (.page 38). If an error occurs, restart your computer and perform the installation procedures again. - Page 58 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 PMB, an image might be printed with Borders even if you select Borderless Print.
- Page 59 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.
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Page 60: 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 61: 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. 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. -
Page 62: 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 63: On Restrictions On Duplication
The printer supports FAT32. The printer has been demonstrated as operable with a “Memory Stick” media with a capacity of 8 GB or less manufactured by Sony Corporation. However, we do not guarantee the operations of all the “Memory Stick” media media. -
Page 64: Sd Memory Card
Notes on use • Do not insert more than one “Memory Stick” media at the same time, which may cause trouble with the printer. • If you insert a “Memory Stick Micro” media into the printer without an “M2” adaptor, you may be unable to remove the “Memory Stick Micro”... -
Page 65: 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 66 Print Settings: Borderless, No date print inches) When printing a photo (Approx. 4.3 MB file size) taken by a Sony digital still camera containing inches) effective picture elements of approximately 12 100 000 pixels or equivalent. Time required from when the PRINT button is inches) pressed to when printing is finished.
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Page 67: 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 68: 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 69: Index
Index AC power source 12 Adjusting an image 23 Batch Print 26 Bluetooth device 35 Borders/Borderless Print 30 Brightness 24 Calendar 27 Cleaning 61 Color settings 31 Connecting AC power source 12 Bluetooth device 35 Digital camera 34 External device 34, 35 PC 39 Date Print 29 DC IN 24 V 12... - Page 70 Saturation 24 Screen indications 14 SD Memory Card Insert 17 Notes on use 64 Types 64 Setting the print quantity 17 Sharpness 24 Specifications 65 Stopping printing 45 Supplied accessories 9 Switching the screen display System requirement 37 Tint 24 Trimming Print 18 Troubleshooting 50 Uninstalling...
- Page 72 Printed using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink. Sony Corporation Printed in China...