Specifications; Troubleshooting - Sony UP-960 Service Manual

Specifications

Thermal head
Thin-film thermal head (with built-in drive
IC ) 1280 dots
Gradation
256
Picture elements
EIA: 1280 × 507 dots
CCIR: 1280 × 607 dots
Print size (at factory setting)
STANDARD mode and WIDE 1 mode
EIA: 190 × 144 mm
CCIR: 190 × 142 mm
SIDE mode
EIA: 243 × 184 mm
CCIR: 243 × 181 mm
Printing speed
EIA: About 10 seconds/screen (aspect
ratio 4:3)
CCIR: About 12 seconds/screen (aspect
ratio 4:3)
Picture memory
2048 × 1024 × 8 bits
Input/output connectors
VIDEO IN (BNC)
EIA or CCIR Composite video signals
1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohms/high-impedance (EIA/
CCIR automatically discriminated)
VIDEO OUT (BNC)
EIA or CCIR Composite video signals
1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohms, loop-through
REMOTE (stereo minijack)
3
2
1
1 GND
2 PRINT SIGNAL (TTL)
When the LOW pulse over 100 msec is
input, printing starts.
3 PRINT BUSY (TTL)
Goes HIGH during printing.
50 Others
Power requirements and consumption
120 V AC, 50/60 Hz, 2.4 A
220 to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz, 1.3 A
Operating temperature
5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95°F)
Operating humidity
20 % to 80 % (no condensation allowed)
Storage and transport temperature
-20°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F)
Storage and transport humidity
20 % to 90 % (no condensation allowed)
Dimensions
Approx. 316 × 132 × 305 mm (w/h/d) (12
1 ⁄
2
× 5 × 12
1 ⁄ 1 ⁄ inches)
4 8
Mass
Approx. 8 kg (17 lb 10 oz), Main unit only
Supplied accessories
Paper roll (UPP-210HD) (1)
BNC – BNC connecting cable (1)
AC power cord (1)
Head cleaning sheet (1)
Instructions for Use (1)
Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.

Troubleshooting

The following troubleshooting checks will help you correct the most common
problems you may encounter with your printer. Before proceeding with these
trouble check, first check that the power cord is firmly connected. should the
problem persist, unplug the printer and contact your Sony dealer or local
authorized Sony service facility.
Symptom Cause/remedy
White specks on first few
When printing with a newly inserted roll of paper, dust on the
printouts. surface of the paper may cause white specks on the printouts.
n Feed the paper by pressing the FEED button until clean
paper appears, then tear off the paper by your hand.
Printing does not start
• Paper does not feed.
when you press the PRINT
n Is the paper slack? (page 40)
or COPY button.
n Is the power turned on?
n Are all connections correct? (page 33)
n Did you press the PRINT button twice in SMALL mode?
(page 42)
• When the alarm buzzer sounds:
n Has the thermal head overheated? The thermal head
may overheat when the printer prints dark image
continuously. In such a case, the PAPER/EMPTY
indicator blinks. Wait until the head cools down.
n Is the video signal of the picture input?
n Is the paper loaded correctly?
• Paper feeds, but printing does not start.
n Is the paper loaded with the thermo-sensitive side up?
(page 40)
Black borders or missing
This may result according to the video signal input to the
portions around printer.
the printout.
n Change the setting of SCAN switches. (page 37)
Paper jam • Open the door panel by pressing the OPEN/CLOSE button,
then slowly pull out the jammed paper slowly and remove it.
• There is condensation within the unit.
n Moving the unit suddenly from a cold place to a warm
place often results in condensation forming. In the event
of condensation forming, remove the paper, turn off the
power and leave the unit for about one to two hours.
Printout is dirty. The thermal head is dirty.
n Clean the thermal head with the supplied head cleaning
sheet. (page 47)
The printer stops printing
This is likely to occur when the printer continuously prints 15
when it prints continuously or more dark pictures. In such a case, the buzzer sounds. This
dark images.
is because there is the protective circuit that guards against
(The alarm buzzer sounds.) heat buildup of the thermal head. Stop printing for a while.
White lines or small letters
Is the INPUT switch of the DIP switches to B & W (ON) when
on the screen are not the input signal is a black and white signal? (page 36)
printed clearly.
Small squares appear over Is the INPUT switch of the DIP switches to COLOR (OFF)
the whole screen.
when the input signal is a color signal? (page 36)
The printout is too dark • Is the 75 ohm switch of the DIP switches set correctly?
or too light.
(page 36)
• Is the GAMMA switches of the DIP switches set correctly?
(page 35)
The printout seems
Is the ASPECT switch of the DIP switches set to 1:1?
stretched. n Set to 4:3. (page 38)
Others 51