Sony UP-D71XR User manual

3-206-814-11 (1)
Digital Film Imager
© 2002 Sony Corporation
UP-D71XR
Instructions for Use

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Owner's Record
The model and serial numbers are located at the rear.
Record these numbers in the space provided below.
Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your
Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model No. ____________________
Serial No. ____________________
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to
rain or moisture.
To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer
servicing to qualified personnel only.
THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED.
For the customers in the U.S.A.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection again harmful
interference when the equipment is operated in a
commercial environment. This equipment generates,
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instruction
manual, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. Operation of this equipment in a
residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in
which case the user will be required to correct the
interference at his own expense.
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not
expressly approved in this manual could void your
authority to operate this equipment.
This device requires shielded interface cables to comply
with FCC emission limits.
For the customers in Canada
This unit has been certified according to Standard CSA
C22.2 NO.601.1.
Important safeguards/notices for use in
the medical environments
1. All the equipments connected to this unit shall be
certified according to Standard IEC60601-1,
IEC60950, IEC60065 or other IEC/ISO Standards
applicable to the equipments.
2. When this unit is used together with other equipment
in the patient area*, the equipment shall be either
poweredbyanisolationtransformerorconnectedvia
an additional protective earth terminal to system
ground unless it is certified according to Standard
IEC60601-1.
* Patient Area
3. The leakage current could increase when connected
to other equipment.
4. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate
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. Plug this unit and the
susceptible equipment into different branch circuit.
Consult your dealer. (According to standard
EN60601-1-2 and CISPR11, Class B, Group 1)
Caution
When you dispose of the unit or accessories, you must
obey the law in the relative area or country and the
regulation in the relative hospital.
WARNING
This symbol indicates the equipotential
terminal which brings the various parts
of a system to the same potential.
This symbol is intended to alert the user
to the presence of important operating
andmaintenance(servicing)instructions
in the literature accompanying the
appliance.
R1.5m

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Warning on power connection
Use a proper power cord for your local power supply.
Warning on power connection for medical use
Please use the following power supply cord.
With connectors (plug or female) and cord types other
than those indicated in this table, use the power supply
cord that is approved for use in your area.
*Note: Grounding reliability can only be achieved when the equip-
ment isconnected to an equivalent receptacle marked ‘Hospital Only’
or ‘Hospital Grade’.
United States Canada Continental
Europe
Plug Type HOSPITAL
GRADE* HOSPITAL GRADE* LP-34A
Female end E62405, E35708 LR53182,
LL022442,
LL088408
LS-60
Cord type E159216,
E35496
Min.Type SJT
Min.18 AWG
LL112007-1,
LL20262,
LL32121,
LL84494
Min.Type SJT
Min.18AWG
H05VV-F
Minimum cord
set rating 10A/125V 10A/125V 10A/250V
Safety
approval UL Listed CSA VDE

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Table of Contents
Introduction
About this Manual ................................................. 5
Features .................................................................. 5
Location and Function of Parts and Controls ....6
Front ................................................................... 6
Rear .................................................................... 7
Preparation
Supplied Accessories ............................................. 8
Setting the DIP Switches .......................................9
Connections ............................................................ 9
Installing the Printer Driver Program ............... 10
Operation
Loading Paper .....................................................11
Recommended Paper ........................................ 11
Loading Paper .................................................. 11
Printing .................................................................12
Setting the Print Quantity .................................. 14
Menu Operation .................................................. 15
Adjusting Printout Quality ............................... 15
Setting the Margin Print Option ....................... 16
Setting the Mirror Print Mode ..........................16
Miscellaneous
Precautions ........................................................... 17
Safety ............................................................... 17
Installation ........................................................ 17
Condensation .................................................... 17
Transporting the Printer ................................... 17
Cleaning ........................................................... 17
Specifications ....................................................... 19
Error Messages .................................................... 20
Troubleshooting ................................................... 21
If Damage is Suspected .................................... 21
If the Paper Jams ..............................................21
Index .....................................................................23

Introduction
About this Manual / Features 5
Introduction
About this Manual
The supplied CD-ROM includes a manual for operating
the printer and a manual for the printer driver.
This section introduces the organization of the manual
for operating the printer.
Introduction
In addition to this chapter overview and the notational
conventions, this chapter describes the printer features
and important issues with which you should be familiar
before using the printer. Also, the part names and printer
functions required for operation are described.
Preparation
Describes assembly and connection and SCSI DIP
switch settings required for first-time installation. These
preparatory procedures need be performed only when
installing the printer, and then as occasion demands.
Operation
Describes loading paper and actual printing operation.
Also provided is information on setting the print
quantity and adjusting the settings using menus.
Miscellaneous
Describes technical details such as specifications and
troubleshooting procedures that can be performed by the
user if a problem occurs.
Notational Conventions
In this manual, information related to operation is
presented according to the following conventions.
Reference Information
Page numbers are provided at points where related
information and operating methods are described
elsewhere in the manual.
Precautionary Notes
is used in this manual to indicate precautions to
be observed for correct use of the printer. To prevent
damage and avoid trouble or unexpected results, pay
careful attention to these precautions, and the
“Precautions” on page 17.
Trademarks
• Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple
Computer, Inc.
• Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft
Corporation in the United States and/or other
countries.
Features
The Sony UP-D71XR Digital Film Imager is a thermal
printer designed to reproduce images transferred from
the computer via the high-speed interface on a thermal
film or thermal paper.
You can print out image data with high picture quality,
in high resolution (300dpi) and 256 shades of gray color
at high speed (about 45 seconds).
About the instruction manual for the
printer driver
The instruction manual for the printer driver for the UP-
D71XR Digital Film Imager is stored on the CD-ROM
supplied with the printer.
For detailed information, read the ReadMe file on the
CD-ROM.
Note

Introduction
Location and Function of Parts and Controls
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Location and Function
of Parts and Controls
For details, refer to the pages indicated in parentheses.
Front
APrinter window display (12, 14, 15, 16, 18)
Displays status messages. When setting the print
quantity, the PRINT QTY (print quantity setting)
menu is displayed. For menu-based operations, the
GRAPHICS (printout adjust) menu, MARGIN
PRINT (margin print setting) menu or MIRROR
menu is displayed here.
Also, you can clean the thermal head following the
instruction message displayed here.
If an error occurs, a corresponding error message is
displayed.
BALARM indicator (20)
Lights in orange when the print paper supply is
exhausted, the paper jams, or another problem
occurs.
CMENU button (15, 16, 18)
Press this button to display or close the
GRAPHICS,MARGINPRINTorMIRROR menu.
Also, press this button when cleaning the thermal
head.
DPRINT QTY (print quantity setting) button (14)
Press this button to display or close the print
quantity setting menu in the printer window
display.
EG, g, F, f(Cursor control) buttons (14, 15, 16,
18)
Use these buttons to increase or decrease a value or
level shown on the menu, or to scroll up and down
through a menu.
FSTOP button (13, 18)
Press this button to stop printing part-way through
a printer job.
GPRINT button (12)
Press this button to print the image data stored in
the memory of the printer.
H!POWER switch (12, 18)
Press to turn the printer on or off.
IEJECT TRAY button (11, 21)
Press this button to eject the paper tray.
JPaper output slot (11, 21)
Printed pages (or printouts) are ejected here.
KPaper tray (11, 21)
Load paper into this tray. Also, ejected printed
pages are accumulated on the cover of this tray.
LRemaining paper confirmation window
You can confirm the amount of paper remaining in
the paper tray here.
MMaintenance door (18)
Open this door when cleaning the thermal head.

Introduction
Location and Function of Parts and Controls 7
Rear
APARALLEL DATA (IEEE1284) connector
(Amphenol 36-pin) (10)
Used to connect a Windows computer via the
parallel interface, using the parallel interface cable.
(not supplied)
BVentilation holes (8, 19)
Provided to prevent the printer from overheating.
Cover these holes with the fan cover and filter
supplied, as required, to prevent the printer from
becoming clogged with dust.
CEquipotential ground terminal
Used to connect to the equipotential plug to bring
the various parts of a system to the same potential.
See “Important safeguards/notices for use in the
medical environments” on page 2.
DDIP switches (9)
Used to set the SCSI ID number and the built-in
terminator to ON or OFF.
ESCSI connectors (Half pitch 50-pin) (10)
Used to connect a Windowsor Macintosh computer
or another SCSI device, through a SCSI cable (not
supplied). The other connector is a loop-through
connector. If one of the two connectors is not being
used, set the terminator of the DIP switch to ON.
See “Setting the DIP Switches” on page 9.
F-AC IN connector (9, 10)
Used to connect the unit to a wall outlet, using the
AC power cord.

Preparation
Supplied Accessories
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Preparation
Supplied Accessories
This printer is packed together with the following
accessories. Check that nothing is missing from your
package.
Note
Retain the original carton and packing materials in case
you have to transport this unit in the future.
To attach the fan cover with the filter
The fan cover is provided to prevent the printer from
becoming clogged with dust. Attach the fan cover with
the filter onto the ventilation holes as required.
To attach the tray guide cover to the printer
Insert the tray guide cover to the slits until it stops.
Paper tray (1) AC power cord (1) a)
Warranty card (1) (for the customers in the U.S.A. and
Canada only)
CD-ROM (1)
Thermal head cleaning kit (1)
Cleaning sheets (2)
Operation Guide (1)
Software License Agreement (1)
a) When you use the printer inthe U.S.A. or Canada, use the
AC power cord supplied. When you use the printer in a
country other than the U.S.A. or Canada, use the proper
AC power cord for your local power system.
Fan cover with a filter (1)
Tray guide cover (1)
Filter
Fan cover
Slits

Preparation
Setting the DIP Switches / Connections 9
Setting the DIP Switches
The DIP switches on the rear panel of the printer
determine the on/off state of the internal SCSI bus
terminator and the SCSI device ID number.
When shipped from the factory, the DIP switches are set
up as follows:
Terminator ON/OFF setting
If the printer is located at the physical end of the SCSI
bus, this switch should be set to ON. Otherwise, if
another device is at the end of the bus, this switch should
be set to OFF.
a) Factory setting
SCSI ID Setting
The SCSI ID selected must be different from that of any
other device on the bus. If two SCSI devices have the
same ID, a malfunction will occur.
a) The SCSI ID is set to 1 at the factory.
Connections
The printer connects to either a Windows or Macintosh
computer via the SCSI interface. The printer can also
connect to a Windows computer via the parallel (IEEE
1284) interface.
Notes
• Connect the AC power cord last.
• When you use the printer in the U.S.A. or Canada, use
the AC power cord supplied. When you use the printer
in a country other than the U.S.A. or Canada, use the
proper AC power cord for your local power system.
• Before connecting the AC power cord, make sure to
turn off the power switches on your computer and any
peripheral equipment.
• Be sure to connect one printer to onecomputer. Do not
connect two computers to one printer.
• Do not connect the computer to both the PARALLEL
DATA connecter and theSCSI connector of theprinter
at the same time.
• Grasp the connector at the end of the cable, and firmly
insert it into the socket.
• The total length of SCSI cabling used with a single-
host computer should be less than 6 meters.
• The parallel data cable should be less than 3 meters
long and should conform to the Centronics
specifications for printer cables.
• Avoid sending parallel data to the printer while the
printer is processing SCSI commands, and vice versa.
• Cable connection requirements vary depending on
computers and peripherals. For the details of your
installation, please refer to the manuals for your
computer and peripherals.
Switch ON OFF
TERMINATOR Internal Terminator
ON a) Internal Terminator
OFF
SCSI ID SCSI ID Switch
421
0000
1a) 001
2020
3021
4400
5401
6420
7421
(Factory setting)

Preparation
Connections
10
When connecting a printer via the parallel
interface
When connecting a printer via the SCSI
interface
Note
If the printer is connected atthe physicalend of the SCSI
bus, set the built-in terminator to ON (“Setting the DIP
Switches” on page 9).
Installing the Printer Driver
Program
The printer driver program should be installed before
starting operation.
The instruction manual for the printer driver for the UP-
D71XR Digital Film Imager is stored on the CD-ROM
supplied with the printer.
For detailed information, read the ReadMe file on the
CD-ROM.
to -AC IN to PARALLEL DATA
Parallel data cable
(shielded type)
AC power
cord
Computer
to -AC IN to SCSI
SCSI cable
(shielded type)
AC power
cord
Computer

Operation
Loading Paper 11
Operation
Loading Paper
Recommended Paper
The following paper is made especially for the UP-
D71XR.
• UPT-735BL Blue Thermal Film printing pack
Contains blue thermal transparent film.
100 sheets of 8 × 10 inches size film
• UPP-725 Thermal Paper printing pack
Contains thermal paper.
100 sheets of 8 × 10 inches size paper
Be sure to use paper made expressly for the UP-D71XR.
If you use other paper, the quality of the printout cannot
be guaranteed. Use of another type of paper may also
cause malfunction of the printer.
Loading Paper
Follow the steps below to load the print paper.
When you use the printer for the first time, start from
step 2.
Notes
• When loading paper on the paper tray, do not turn off
the power. If you turn off the power, the image data
stored in the memory will be lost.
• When handling the paper, do not touch the printing
surface.Dust, fingerprints,orsweatarelikelyto cause
unsatisfactory printing.
1 Push the EJECT TRAY button on the front panel.
The paper tray is ejected.
2 Open the paper tray cover by puttingyour fingers in
the grooves on both sides of the paper tray, and
pulling it upward in the direction of the arrow.
Note
If the old printing surface protection sheet remains
in the paper tray, remove it.
3 Place the paper in the paper tray so that the printing
surface faces down, with the printing surface
protection sheet on the bottom.
When loading UPT-735BL Blue Thermal
Film
When loading UPP-725 Thermal Paper
Push the EJECT TRAY button.
Blue thermal film: place the film sheets in the paper tray
with the printing surface facing down.
Squared-off corner
Printing surface
protection sheet
Front
Thermal paper: place the sheets in the paper tray with
the printing surface facing down.
Printing surface
protection sheet
Front

Operation
Printing
12
Notes
• The paper tray holds up to 100 sheets of paper. If
you exceed this limit, paper jams may occur.
• Do not mix paper of different types.
• When adding paper to the paper tray, remove the
printing surface protection sheet of the new paper
and place the new paper on the top of the paper
already in the paper tray.
• Load the paper so that it lays flat in the paper tray.
If the paper is curled, it will overflow the paper
tray and the printing position may shift. If this
happens, load fewer sheets in the paper tray.
• If you place the paper in the paper tray with its
printing surface facing up, itis recommended that
you clean the thermal head with the thermal head
cleaning kit (supplied). See “Cleaning the
thermal head” on page 17.
When you use UPT-735BL film, the error
message “REMOVE PAPER AND PRESS [g]”
mayappearif youprinton thewrongside. Insuch
a case, remove the film sheets which have not yet
been used from the printer and replace them
properly.
4 Close the tray cover and slide the paper tray into the
printer until it clicks into place.
Notes on storing the paper
• Do not leave the paper in direct sunlight or bright
room light. Store in a dark area at low temperature
(30°C (80°F) or lower) and low humidity. We
recommend storing the paper in a polypropylene
pouch in a cabinet.
• Do not allow any volatile organic solvent such as
alcohol to come in contact with the paper. Be careful
when storing the paper.
• Do not stack paper on or under a freshly developed
diazo copy sheet as this could cause the film to turn
black.
• Use the original package for storing unused paper.
Printing
Before printing
• Ensure that the printer is properly connected to the
computer (page 9).
• Ensure that the paper is properly loaded in the paper
tray (page 11).
1 Turn on the power of the printer and computer.
After a few seconds, the printer window display
should appear as shown here. When READY is
displayed, the printer is ready to print.
Notes
• When the printer is connected to the computer
through the SCSI bus, turn on the power of the
printer before turning on the computer.
• Do not turn the computer on or off while it is
accessing a hard or floppy disk.
2 Send the image data from the computer to the
printer, then enter the print command or press the
PRINT button of the printer.
1While the printer is receiving image data from
the computer, the following message appears:
The data is stored in the memory of the printer.
Printer window display STOP button
21
Print quantity
Indicates that data is being transferred.

Operation
Printing 13
2The stored image data is printed as soon as the
print commandis entered from the computer or
the PRINT button of the printer is pressed.
3It takes about 45 seconds for a printout to
emerge from the paper outlet. However,
printing time depends on the size of the image.
Once printing has been completed, the printer
returns to standby status.
Notes
• While printing, do not remove the paper tray pressing
the EJECT TRAY button or do not open the
maintenance door.
• Do not pull the paper out until the printer finishes
printing.
• To prevent paper jamming, do not allow more than 10
printouts to remain on the paper cover.
To stop receiving data or to stop printing
midway
Press the STOP button. Orsend the stop command from
the computer. Data reception is halted midway and the
printer is reset to standby status. When the printing job
is cancelled midway, the following message appears.
After the partially printed paper remaining in the printer
is ejected, the printer is reset to standby status.
Note
When a computer with the Windows operating system is
used, the computer may hang up if you press the STOP
button while transferring data. It is recommended that
you cancel printing from the computer side.
About memory
The image data sent from the computer is stored in the
memory of the printer. The data for one image to be
printed can be stored.
To reprint an image
Execute the print operation using the print menu of the
computer again or press the PRINT button of the printer.
The image data stored in the memory is printed again.
If the printer does not print
The printer will fail to print in the following cases:
• An error message is displayed in the printer window
display. Take remedies according to “Error Messages”
on page 20.
• When the printer is turned off, transferred image is
erased from memory, so there is nothing to print. Send
the image data to the printer again to print it.
Notes on storing your printouts
• Do not leave the printouts in direct sunlight or bright
room light. Store in a dark area at low temperature
(30°C (80°F) or lower) and low humidity. We
recommend storing the printouts in a polypropylene
pouch in a cabinet.
• Do not allow any volatile organic solvent such as
alcohol to come in contact with the printouts.
Adhesion to cellophane tape or PVC will cause fading
of the printout. Be careful when storing the printouts.
• Do not stack the printouts on or under a freshly
developed diazo copy sheet as this could cause the
film to turn black.
Indicates that the printer is printing.

Operation
Setting the Print Quantity
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Setting the Print
Quantity
You can set a print quantity value of up to 10 copies
before or during printing.
1 Press the PRINT QTY button.
The print quantity setting menu is displayed in the
printer window display.
2 Set the quantity by pressing the Gor gbutton.
G: The number decreases.
g: The number increases.
When you keep the button pressed, the number
changes quickly.
3 To exit from the print quantity setting menu, press
the PRINT QTY button again.
The printer window display returns to standby
status andyou can print the number ofcopies based
on the new setting.
When the printer runs out of paper during
printing
Load more paper in the paper tray and press the PRINT
button. The printer prints the remaining copies.
Notes
• When you turn off the power, the print quantity setting
is reset to 1.
• You can also set the print quantity from the printer
driver supplied with the printer. When the settings of
the printer and the application software are different,
the most recently set quantity becomes the effective
one.
• The “QTY” value in the printer window display
decreases each time one printout comes outto indicate
the remaining copies to be printed.
1, 2 3
Indicates the type of paper loaded in the paper tray.
FILM: Blue thermal film
PAPER: Thermal paper
This number changes.
New setting

Operation
Menu Operation 15
Menu Operation
You can set the following items using the relevantmenu:
• Adjusting printout quality
• Setting the margin print option
• Setting the mirror function
Besides the above menus, there is a cleaning menu. For
detailed information on this menu, see “Cleaning the
thermal head” on page 17.
Notes
• The next printout will be printed with the values most
recently set. You cannot adjust the setting during
printing. Once you have adjusted and stored the
settings, the printer operates according to those
settings until their values are modified.
• If you do not press any button for approximately 15
seconds after pressing the MENU button, the printer is
automatically reset to standby status.
• For adjusting printout quality and margin print option
settings, you can also adjust the settings from the
printer driver supplied with the printer. The settings
adjusted using the printer driver take precedence,
when you print the image by sending the print
command from the computer. When you print the
imagebypressing thePRINTbutton,settings adjusted
using the menus on the printer take precedence.
Adjusting Printout Quality
You can adjust the picture quality of a printout with the
MENU button before printing.
1 Press the MENU button.
2 Display the GRAPHICS menu by pressing the For
fbutton, then press the gbutton.
The printer enters the printout adjustment mode.
The first item of the printout adjustment menu
(DARK) appearsintheprinterwindowdisplay. The
default or preset level is shown both as a value and
graphically.
3 Perform the desired adjustment.
1Select the item to be adjusted by using the For
fbutton.
F: Scrolls up to the previous item.
f: Scrolls down to the next item.
2Adjust the level by pressing the Gor gbutton.
You can adjust the level of the tone for DARK
and LIGHT and GAMMA of the half tone
between –32 to +32. The center of the graph
and the value 0 is the standard level.
g: Increases the level (up to +32).
G: Decreases the level (down to –32).
The SHARPNESS can be adjusted among 4
levels: NONE /LOW/MIDDLE/HIGH.
Example: To set the level of DARK to 12
Press the gbutton twelve times.
4 Press the MENU button again to exit from the
printout adjust menu.
The printer returns to standby status.
1, 4 2, 3
Adjustment
item Adjustment
Tone DARK Adjust the dark areas
of the images
LIGHT Adjust the light areas
of the images
Sharpness SHARPNESS Outlines are blurred
or emphasized.
Half tone GAMMA Adjust the density of
the half tones.
Default level (or preset level)
The value changes.
Moves to the level 12 position.

Operation
Menu Operation
16
Setting the Margin Print Option
You can set whether the right and left margins of the
printout are to be printed or not.
1 Press the MENU button.
2 Display the MARGIN PRINT menu on the printer
window display by pressing the For fbutton, then
press the gbutton.
The MARGIN PRINT menu appears.
The printer enters the margin print setting mode.
3 Select the desired setting by using the For f
button.
If you select ON, go onto step 4. If you select OFF,
skip to step 5.
4 Set the print density of the margin by pressing the
Gor gbutton.
You can set the print density to any of 256 steps
from 00 to FF.
G: The print density becomes lighter (up to 00).
g: The print density becomes darker (up to FF).
5 To exit from the margin print setting mode, press
the MENU button again.
The printer returns to standby status.
Setting the Mirror Print Mode
You can print image data transferred from the computer
in right or left reverse (mirror) mode.
1 Press the MENU button.
2 Display the MIRROR menu on the printer window
displayby pressing theFor fbutton, then press the
gbutton.
The MIRROR menu appears.
The printer enters the mirror print setting mode.
3 Select the desired setting by using the For f
button.
4 To exit from the mirror print setting mode, press the
MENU button again.
The printer returns to standby status.
Desired margin print option Select
To print the margin. ON
To leave the margin blank (i.e.,
unprinted). OFF
1, 5 2, 3, 4
Position < > over the desired setting by
pressing the For fbutton.
Display the desired print density of the margin
print area by pressing the Gor gbutton.
Print mode Select
To print the image in mirror
mode. ON
To print the image in the normal
direction. OFF
1, 4 2, 3
Position < > over the desired setting by
pressing the For fbutton.

Miscellaneous
Precautions 17
Miscellaneous
Precautions
Safety
• Operate the printer using the power source specified in
“Specifications” on page 19.
• Be careful not to damage the AC power cord by
placingordroppingheavyobjectsonit; itisdangerous
to use the unit with a damaged AC power cord.
• If you do not intend to use the unit for a long time,
disconnect the AC power cord.
• Unplug the AC power cord by grasping the plug, not
the cable itself.
• Do not disassemble the unit.
• Do not remove the cover. There is a danger of electric
shock from the internal parts.
• Be careful not to spill water or other liquids on the
unit, or to allow combustible or metallic material to
enter the cabinet. If used with foreign matter in the
cabinet, the unit is liable to fail, or present a risk of fire
or electric shock.
• If the unit malfunctions or if a foreign body falls into
the cabinet, disconnect the power immediately and
consult your dealer.
Installation
• Avoid placing the unit in a location subject to:
– mechanical vibration
– high humidity
– excessive dust
– direct or excessive sunlight
– extremely high or low temperatures
• Ventilation holes are provided to preventthe unitfrom
overheating.Becarefulnotto obstructthem withother
units or by covering the unit with a cloth etc.
Condensation
• If the printer is subjected to wide and sudden changes
in temperature, such as when it is moved from a cold
room to a warm room or when it is left in a room with
a heater that tends to produce large amounts of
moisture, condensation may form inside the printer. In
such cases theprinter will probably notwork properly,
and may even develop a fault if you persist in using it.
Ifmoisturecondensationforms,turnoffthepowerand
allow the printer to stand for at least one hour.
• If the paper is subjected to wide and sudden changes
in temperature, condensation may form on the paper
in the paper tray. This will cause the printer to
malfunction. Also, if the paper is used in this state,
spots are likely to appear on the printout.
• To store a half-used package of paper, replace the
paper in its originalpacking and reseal thepackage. If
possible, before using sealed paper, place it, in its
sealed package, in a warm room for several hours.
Doing so prevents condensation from forming when
the paper is removed from its package.
Transporting the Printer
Before transporting the printer, remove the supplied
accessories and then put them back into their original
packing. Transporting the printer with the supplied
accessories still installed may cause malfunctions.
Cleaning
Cleaning the cabinet
Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a soft dry
cloth, or a soft cloth lightly moistened with a mild
detergent solution. Do not use any type of solvent, such
as alcohol or benzine, which may damage the finish.
Note
Be sure to turn off the power of the printer before
cleaning it.
Cleaning the thermal head
Clean the thermal head and roller in the following
situations using the head cleaning sheet (supplied) and
roller cleaning sheet (supplied):
• When a vertical white stripe appears on the printout
• When a scratch appears on the printout
If white stripes still appear even though you have
cleaned the thermal head and roller with the cleaning
sheets, clean the thermal head using the thermal head
cleaning kit (supplied).
To clean the thermal head and roller
Proceed as follows to clean the thermal head and roller
with the head cleaning sheet and roller cleaning sheet
(supplied).
1 Remove the paper tray from the printer, and then
remove the paper from the paper tray.

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Precautions
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2 Place the head cleaning sheet in the paper tray, and
insert the paper tray in the printer.
3 Press the MENU button.
4 Display the CLEANING item on the printer
window display by pressing the For fbutton, then
press the gbutton.
The printer enters the cleaning mode.
5 Press the gbutton.
Cleaning is started. When cleaning has been
completed, the head cleaning sheet is ejected.
The printer returns to standby status.
6 Remove the paper tray again, place the roller
cleaning sheet in the paper tray, and re-insert the
paper tray.
7 Repeat steps 3, 4 and 5 to clean the roller.
8 Load the paper removed in step 1 and re-insert the
paper tray.
To clean the thermal head
If the printout quality deteriorates, for example, when
white strips still appear on the printouts, even after you
have cleaned the thermal head and roller using the
cleaningsheets, you should clean the thermalhead using
the thermal head cleaning kit (supplied).
For detailed information on how to use the thermal head
cleaning kit, refer to the operating instructions supplied
with the thermal head cleaning kit.
1 Press the G, g, and STOP buttons simultaneously.
The thermal head is released.
2 Press the POWER switch to turn off the printer.
3 Remove the screw from the maintenance door
located on the left side panel and open the door.
4 Insert the cleaning tip holder until it stops, then pull
it toward you until the open window on the holder
fully appears.
Insert and pull out the holder about three times.
5 Remove the cleaning tip holder and close the
maintenance door.
6 Put the screw removed in step 3 back on the
maintenance door.
Note
Be sure to close the maintenance door and fasten it
with the screw. If the maintenance door is not
locked completely, the maintenance door may
open, and the printer stops the job while printing.
7 Press the POWER switch to turn on the printer
again.
Head cleaning sheet
(Place this side up when loading.)
Paper fed direction
Hole
Paper tray
Roller cleaning sheet
(Place this side up when loading.)
Paper fed direction
Hole
Paper tray
Open window

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Specifications 19
Cleaning the filter
Ventilation holes are provided on the right side and the
rear of the printer to prevent the unit from overheating.
When the message “CLEAN FAN FILTER” appears on
the printer widow display, the filter covering the
ventilation holes on the rear of theunit has become dirty.
To clean the filter, proceed as follows.
1 Remove the fan cover, then remove the filter.
2 Clean the fan using a vacuum cleaner or the like.
Notes
• Be careful thatthe filter does not get caught in the
vacuum cleaner.
• Do not rub the net of the filter roughly.
3 Reset the filter and the fan cover on the side panel
as they were.
Specifications
Power requirements
100 to 120 V AC, 50/60 Hz
(for 100 to 120 V AC users)
220 to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
(for 220 to 240 V AC users)
Power consumption
2.9 A (for 100 to 120 V AC users)
1.3 A (for 220 to 240 V AC users)
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 About 412 × 210 × 431 mm (w/h/d)
(16 3/8 × 8 3/8 × 17 inches)
Mass Approx. 15.5 kg (34 lb 3 oz)
Printing system Thermal printing
Thermal head 2,560 elements, 11.8 dot/mm (300dpi)
Gradations 256 levels
Maximum print size
232.2 × 196.4 mm
Picture elements2,743 × 2,320 dots (w/h)
Printing time Approx. 45 seconds
Picture memory 16 M bytes (4,096 × 4,096 × 1 × 8 bits)
Interface SCSI × 2,
(Half pitch 50-pin connector)
PARALLEL DATA × 1,
(Amphenole 36-pin connector)
Accessories supplied
Paper tray (1)
Fan cover with a filter (1)
Thermal Head Cleaning Kit (1)
Cleaning sheets (2)
Tray guide cover (1)
AC power cord (1) a)
Operation Guide (1)
CD-ROM (1)
Warranty card (1) (for the customers in
the U.S.A and Canada)
SOFTWARE LICENSE
AGREEMENT (1)
a) When you use the printer in the U.S.A. or
Canada, use the AC power cord supplied.
When you use the printer in a country
other than the U.S.A. or Canada, use the
proper AC power cord for your local
power system.
Filter
Fan cover

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Error Messages
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Accessories supplied separately
Blue Thermal Film Printing Pack
UPT-735BL
Thermal Paper Printing Pack UPP-725
Medical Specifications
Protection against electric shock:
Class I
Protection against harmful ingress of
water: Ordinary
Degree of safety in the presence of
flammable anesthetics or oxygen:
Not suitable for use in the presence
of flammable anesthetics or oxygen
Mode of operation:
Continuous
Design and specifications are subject to change without
notice.
Error Messages
If a problem occurs, the ALARM indicator lights and an
error message stating the problem appears on the printer
window display. Note the message and perform
whatever action is necessary to solve the problem.
Error messages Possible causes and remedies
IMAGE TOO LARGE The size of the printout is set beyond
the printing limits.
tAdjust the printing size from the
computer. For detailed information,
refer to the manual for the printer
driver on the CD-ROM (supplied).
HEAD IN COOLING The thermal head has overheated.
tLeave the printer until the head
cools down and this message
disappears.
HEAD IN HEATING The thermal head is warming up.
tLeave the printer until the head has
warmed up and this message
disappears.
CLEAN FAN FILTER The filter has become dirty.
tRemove the fan cover on the side
panel of the printer and then
remove the filter. Clean the filter
(page 19).
NO IMAGE DATA No image data is stored in the printer
memory.
tTransfer the image data from your
computer (page 12).
NO PAPER The print paper has run out.
tLoad the paper into the paper tray
(page 11).
PLEASE WAIT When you press the STOP button or
turn off the power while printing, this
message appears. The paper remains in
the printer.
tWait for the printer to eject the
paper.
CHECK PAPER AND
PRESS [g]The paper may be jammed.
tRemove jammed paper from the
printer, if there is any. Ensure that
no paper has jammed, then press
the gbutton (page 21).
REMOVE PAPER
AND PRESS [g]• The print paper has jammed.
tRemove jammed paper from the
printer and press the gbutton
(page 21).
• When a UPT-735BL Blue Thermal
Film printing pack is used, the
image transferred may be printed
on the wrong side of the paper.
tLoad the blue thermal films in
the paper tray correctly
(page 11).
NO TRAY The paper tray is not installed.
tInstall the paper tray (page 12).