Sony DPP-MP1 User manual

3-206-255-12(1)
2001 Sony Corporation
Digital Photo
Printer
DPP-MP1
Operating Instructions
Mode d’emploi
Manual de instrucciones
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WARNING
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.
For the Customers in the U.S.A.
If you have any questions about this
product, you may call:
Sony’s Business Information Center
(BIC) at 1-800-686-SONY (7669) or
Write to: Sony Customer Information
Services Center
6900-29 Daniels Parkway, PMB 330
Fort Myers, Florida 33912
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: SONY
Model No.: DPP-MP1
Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc.
Address: 680 Kinderkamack
Road, Oradell, NJ
07649 USA
Telephone No.: 201-930-6972
This device complies with Part 15 of
the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions: (1) This
device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
CAUTION (U.S.A. only)
You are cautioned that any changes or
modifications not expressly approved in
this manual could void your authority to
operate this equipment.
This equipment has been tested and
found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part
15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in
a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the
following measures:
–Reorient or relocate the receiving
antenna.
–Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.
–Connect the equipment into an outlet
on a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected.
–Consult the dealer or an experienced
radio/TV technician for help.
The supplied interface cable must be
used with the equipment in order to
comply with the limits for a digital device
pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC
Rules.
For the Customers in Canada
This Class B digital apparatus complies
with Canadian ICES-003.

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Table of Contents
Features .............................. 4
Before Use .......................... 5
Supplied Accessories.......................... 5
About the Printing Pack ..................... 6
Names of Parts.................................... 7
Preparations ....................... 9
1Power Connection ........................ 9
2Loading the Print Cartridge ....... 10
3Loading the Print Paper ............. 11
4Inserting the “Memory Stick”.... 13
Printing.............................. 14
Operation During Printing ................ 14
Printing Images With Print Mark
(DPOF Print) .................................... 15
Assigning a Print Mark................. 15
Bulk printing of images with Print
Mark ......................................... 15
Changing the number of
duplicates .................................. 17
Direct-Select Printing ....................... 18
Selecting an image........................ 18
Printing ......................................... 19
Print settings ................................. 21
PC Interface Kit ................ 23
Preparation.................................... 23
Printing ......................................... 24
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Others................................ 25
Precautions ....................................... 25
Print Cartridge Storage Precautions . 26
Print Paper Storage Precautions ....... 26
“Memory Stick” ............................... 27
Image Files and File Names ............. 28
Troubleshooting................................ 29
Warranty and Service ....................... 33
Specifications ................................... 33

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Features
The Digital Photo Printer DPP-MP1
makes it easy to produce attractive
prints from digital images stored on a
“Memory Stick”, for example with a
Sony CyberShot camera or Handycam
camcorder.
Simple printing of images with
Print Mark
Images that were assigned a Print Mark
on a Sony CyberShot digital camera or
Handycam camcorder can be
automatically printed (DPOF1)
printing). For information on
compatible file formats, see page 34.
1) DPOF = Digital Print Order Format
Direct-selection printing
Still images taken with a Sony
CyberShot digital camera or Handycam
camcorder and stored on a “Memory
Stick”can be printed directly on the
DPP-MP1.
Compact and lightweight
The DPP-MP1 is a compact and
lightweight printer measuring
approximately 66 ×39 ×111 mm and
weighing approximately 260 grams. It
can easily be carried and used
anywhere.
Photo quality printing
The dye sublimation thermal method
produces high-quality prints that rival
actual photos.
Versatile print functions
The DPP-MP1 lets you adjust image
properties (sharpness/brightness),
control date printout, select multi-print
(2/4/8 copies of the same image on one
sheet), and perform various other
functions.
USB connection allows printing
of images stored on a PC
The supplied PC interface kit lets you
print digital images stored on a
computer.
Battery powered operation
(option)
The separately available Battery Kit
makes it possible to produce prints
even when far from an AC power
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Before Use
Before Use
Supplied
Accessories
After unpacking the unit, make sure
that the accessories shown below are
complete.
•AC adapter
•Power cord
–U.S.A. and Canada
–Europe
•Paper tray
•Card size color printing pack
(SVM-24CS)
•Clamp filter (3)
•PC interface kit
–USB cable
–CD-ROM
•Carrying pouch (1)
•Operating Instructions (1)
•Owner registration card (1)
•Warranty (1)
•Sony End User Software License
Agreement (1)

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About the
Printing Pack
To print with this unit, the dedicated
printing pack is required.
Printing pack Application
SVM-24CS Photo paper 12-pack ×2 /
print cartridge for 24 prints
Note
•Be sure to use only the dedicated printing
packs for this unit.
•Do not try to reinsert used print paper or
print cartridges. Otherwise paper jam or
malfunction can occur.

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Before Use
Continued
Names of Parts
For detailed information, refer to the pages shown in brackets.
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1Power switch (pages 15, 19)
2Paper tray
3Paper tray insertion door (page
12)
4Ventilation openings
5Display (page 8)
6SELECT (–/+) buttons
7ENTER/OPTION button
8DPOF button (page 16)
9PRINT/STOP button (pages 16,
20)
0Memory Stick slot (page 13)
qaPrint cartridge door (page 10)
qsPrint cartridge door latch (page
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qdUSB port

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qf qh
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qfPaper exit slot
qgDC 12V connector (page 9)
qhBattery terminal cover
Display
SHARP BRIGHT DATE FIT MULTI
248 USB
TIFF DPOF
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2334 6
5
1Battery capacity indicator
2Print setting display (page 22)
3USB cable connection indicator
4DPOF indicator (page 16)
5ERROR indicator (page 30)
6MS ACCESS indicator (page 13)
7Folder number display (pages
16, 19)
8File number display (pages 16,
19)
9TIFF image indicator (page 20)
0Print count display (pages 16,
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Preparations
Preparations
1Power Connection
Power cord
AC outlet
AC adapter
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2
1Connect the AC adapter to
the DC 12V connector on the
DPP-MP1.
2Connect the power cord to
the AC adapter and to an AC
outlet.
Auto power-off function
The unit will automatically turn itself
off if it is not being used for about 3
minutes (auto power-off function).
While the unit is connected to a PC
with an USB cable, the auto power-off
function is disabled.
Battery Kit (option)
The separately available Battery Kit
MPA-BT1A can be used to power
the unit.
For information on how to mount
the Battery Kit in the unit, refer to
the documentation of the Battery
Kit.
MPA-BT1A DPP-MP1
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2Loading the
Print Cartridge
The print cartridge is supplied as part
of the printing pack (page 6). Mount it
in the unit as shown below.
1Slide the latch of the door
down 1to open the print
cartridge door 2.
1
2
2Remove the ribbon reel
stopper from the print
cartridge.
3Push the print cartridge into
the unit until it audibly snaps
into place. Then close the
print cartridge door.
Replacing the print cartridge
When the print cartridge is used up, the
indication “RIBON” flashes on the
display.
1Open the print cartridge door
as described in step 1 above.
2Grasp the removal knob on
the cartridge and pull the old
cartridge out. Then insert the
new cartridge.
Reel stopper
Removal knob
Display
Removal knob

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Preparations
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If print cartridge does not go in
smoothly
Remove it fully from the unit and then
reinsert it. If the cartridge does not go
in smoothly because the ribbon is slack,
rotate the spool of the cartridge in the
direction shown by the arrow to take up
the slack.
Caution
The interior of the unit can become hot. Do
not put your fingers or other objects into the
print cartridge slot.
3Loading the
Print Paper
The print paper is supplied as part of
the printing pack (page 6).
Mount it in the unit as shown below.
1Open the cover of the paper
tray.
2Place the print paper on the
tray.
Align the paper and place it on the
tray with the protective sheet in
place and facing up.
You can insert up to 12 print
papers (1 pack) at a time.
Note
Do not separate along the perforated
lines before printing.
cover of the
paper tray
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3Close the paper tray cover.
Note
If the print paper is not loaded
properly, the paper tray cover cannot
be closed. Make sure that the paper
tray cover is completely closed.
4Pull out the protective sheet.
5Pull the paper tray door open,
and insert the paper tray into
the unit.
Push the paper tray all the way in,
until it audibly snaps into place.
When printing is completed
Remove the paper tray from the unit
and close the paper tray door.
Notes
•The printing pack contains a print cartridge
for 24 prints and 2 ×12-pack print paper.
Only load half of the print paper at one
time.
•When adding print paper to the paper tray,
take care not to exceed the maximum of 12
sheets. Do not mix different types of print
papers. Otherwise a paper jam can occur.
•Do not write or print anything on the print
paper before inserting it into this unit.
After printing, if you wish to write onto the
image side of the paper, use an oil-based
marker. You cannot further print on the
image side of the paper.
•Do not attach any labels, stamps, stickers
or similar to the print paper before
printing.
•When handling the print paper before
printing, do not touch the image side (the
side where nothing is printed). If there are
fingerprints or dust on the print paper or
the ribbon, print quality may be degraded.
•Be sure to use only the dedicated print
paper for this unit. Otherwise malfunction
can occur.
•Do not fold or crease the print paper.
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Preparations
4 Inserting the
“Memory Stick”
Insert a “Memory Stick”into the unit
as shown below.
Be sure to push the “Memory Stick”all
the way in, until it audibly snaps into
place.
To remove the “Memory Stick”
1Verify that the MS ACCESS
indicator is out. Then push
the “Memory Stick” fully into
the unit.
When you let go, the “Memory
Stick”will pop out slightly.
2Pull out the “Memory Stick”.
Notes
•While the “Memory Stick”is being
accessed, the MS ACCESS indicator lights
up. Do not remove the “Memory Stick”
from the unit during this interval.
Otherwise the unit and/or the “Memory
Stick”may be damaged.
•Do not forcibly push or remove the
“Memory Stick”into or from the unit.
Otherwise the unit and/or the “Memory
Stick”may be damaged.
•While printing is in progress, do not
remove the “Memory Stick”from the unit.
Otherwise the unit and/or the “Memory
Stick”may be damaged.
•The maximum Memory Stick capacity
with which this unit is compatible is 128
MB.
•For information and precautions regarding
the handling of the “Memory Stick”, see
the section “Memory Stick”on page 27.
MS ACCESS indicator
“Memory Stick”
MS ACCESS indicator
Insert with cutoff section
facing left and arrow at
top left.

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Printing
Operation During
Printing
Print paper moves back and
forth
During printing, the print paper passes
four times back and forth between the
paper exit slot and the top of the paper
tray. When printing is completed, the
paper is ejected from the paper exit
slot.
Notes
•Place the unit on a flat, level surface for
printing. If there is for example a raised
section or a wall behind the unit, paper
jams can occur.
•Before starting to print, make sure that
there are no obstructions behind the unit
which could block the smooth exit of the
paper. There should be a clearance of at
least 12 cm.
•Do not place any objects on top of the
paper tray.
•Do not touch the paper during printing, and
do not try to pull the paper out.
•Do not pull the paper tray out of the unit
during printing.
•Do not open the print cartridge door or
remove the print cartridge from the unit
during printing.
•Never move the unit during printing, and
do not turn off the power. Otherwise a
paper jam may occur or the unit may be
damaged. If the power was interrupted
during operation, turn the power on again
and repeat the procedure.
Print paper
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Printing
Printing Images
With Print Mark
(DPOF Print)
This unit supports DPOF (Digital Print
Order Format) which enables bulk
printing of images on a “Memory
Stick”to which a Print Mark has been
assigned, for example with a Sony
CyberShot digital camera or Handycam
camcorder.
Assigning a Print Mark
1Insert the “Memory Stick”into
the Sony CyberShot digital
camera or Handycam
camcorder.
2Select the image you want to
print.
3Assign a Print Mark as
described in the
documentation of the camera
or camcorder. This
information should be found
in a section entitled
“Selecting Images for Print”
or “Assigning Print Marks”or
similar.
4Verify that a Print Mark ( )
is shown with the image on
the LCD of the Sony
CyberShot digital camera or
Handycam camcorder.
Bulk printing of images
with Print Mark
1Push down the power switch
and slide it to the right, to turn
the unit on.
The indication “SETUP”flashes
on the display, and then changes
to “READY”.
Note
Do not remove or insert the print
cartridge while the “SETUP”
indication is flashing on the display.
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2Insert the “Memory Stick”into
the unit.
The highest file number for an
image with Print Mark is shown.
If a “Memory Stick”that has only
one folder is inserted, the folder
number is not shown.
3Press the DPOF button.
The unit enters the DPOF mode,
and the indication “DPOF”
appears on the display. The total
number of specified prints is
shown on the display for about 1
second.
The folder number, file number,
and number of duplicates for the
first image with a Print Mark
appear on the display.
If only one folder is available, no
folder number is shown.
DPOF
In this condition, you can use the
SELECT (–/+) buttons to check
the folder numbers, file numbers,
and number of duplicates for the
images with Print Mark.
4Make the print settings as
required.
You can make settings for image
quality, print format, etc. For
details, see “Print Settings”on
page 21.
5Press the PRINT/STOP
button to start printing.
During printing, the indication
“PRINT”is shown on the display.
6Remove the printed paper.
If you have specified several
prints, remove the prints one by
one after they are finished.
7Fold the edges of the paper
and remove them along the
perforated lines.
Turning the power off
•Push down the power switch and
slide it to the left until the indication
on the display disappears.
•Even if you do not use the power
switch, the unit will automatically
turn itself off after about 3 minutes
(auto power-off function).
(Folder number)
File number
Number of
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Printing
To cancel the operation while
printing is in progress
If you have specified several prints but
want to cancel the operation before it is
completed, press the PRINT/STOP
button. The indication “WAIT”appears
on the display, and printing stops after
the current print is finished.
If unit runs out of paper or print
cartridge ribbon while printing
If the unit runs out of paper while
printing, the indication “PAPER”
flashes on the display. If the print
cartridge ribbon runs out, the indication
“RIBON”flashes on the display.
To continue the current operation, load
print paper or replace the print cartridge
without turning the unit off. Press the
PRINT/STOP button to resume
printing.
To turn off DPOF mode
To turn off the DPOF mode after
printing, press the DPOF button once
more. The indication “DPOF”
disappears from the display and the
normal indication is shown again.
Changing the number of
duplicates
The number of duplicates for a Print
Mark image that has been set with the
digital camera can be changed on the
DPP-MP1. To do this, perform the
operation described below after step 3
in the section “Bulk printing of images
with Print Mark”(page 15). The unit
must be in DPOF mode (“DPOF”
indication shown on display).
1Select the Print Mark image
for which you want to make
the change.
Use the SELECT (–/+) buttons to
call up the file number of the
desired image. Then press the
ENTER button. The indication for
the number of duplicates flashes
and can now be changed.
DPOF
2Change the number of
duplicates.
Use the SELECT (–/+) buttons to
set the number.
3Press the ENTER button.
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4Repeat steps 1 - 3 as
necessary.
Perform steps 1 -3 for all other
images for which you want to
change the number of duplicates.
Note
This change will not be recorded on the
“Memory Stick”.
Direct-Select
Printing
Images stored on a “Memory Stick”
can be selected at the DPP-MP1 for
printing.
Selecting an image
1Insert the “Memory Stick”in
the Sony CyberShot digital
camera or Handycam
camcorder.
2Verify the folder number and
file number of the image that
you want to print on the LCD
of the Sony CyberShot digital
camera or Handycam
camcorder.
Example from CyberShot
h /cMw I E
10:30 PM 2001 7 4100-0028
6 / 8
640
Example from Handycam
U^POO@
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POO|OOOU
640
For information on folder numbers and
file numbers, see page 30.
Folder number
File number
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Printing
Printing
1Push down the power switch
and slide it to the right, to turn
the unit on.
The indication “SETUP”flashes
on the display, and then changes
to “READY”.
Note
Do not remove or insert the print
cartridge while the "SETUP" indication
is flashing on the display.
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3, 4, 5
Push
2Insert the “Memory Stick”into
the DPP-MP1.
The file with the highest number is
indicated.
If a “Memory Stick”that has only
one folder is inserted, the folder
number is not shown.
3Use the SELECT (–/+)
buttons.
•If a folder number is not shown,
the file number flashes.
•If a folder number is shown, the
folder number flashes.
Repeatedly press the SELECT
(–/+) buttons to select the folder
number, and press the ENTER
button. The file number flashes.
4Repeatedly press the
SELECT (–/+) buttons to
select the image file number,
and press the ENTER button.
The number of duplicates
flashes.
5Repeatedly press the
SELECT (–/+) buttons to
select the number of
duplicates, and press the
ENTER button.
•The flashing stops and the
display stays lit.
•To reselect images for printing,
start over with the folder
number selection.
(Folder number)
File number
Number of
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6Make the print settings as
required.
You can make settings for image
quality, print format, etc. For
details, see “Print settings”on
page 21.
7Press the PRINT/STOP
button to start printing.
During printing, the indication
“PRINT”is shown on the display.
8Remove the printed paper.
If you have specified several
prints, remove the prints one by
one after they are finished.
9Fold the edges of the paper
and remove them along the
perforated lines.
Turning the power off
•Push down the power switch and
slide it to the left until the indication
on the display disappears.
•Even if you do not use the power
switch, the unit will automatically
turn itself off after about 3 minutes
(auto power-off function).
To cancel the operation while
printing is in progress
If you have specified several prints but
want to cancel the operation before it is
completed, press the PRINT/STOP
button. The indication “WAIT”appears
on the display, and printing stops after
the current print is finished.
Printing images in TIFF (non-
compressed) format
If the image specified in step 5 above is
a TIFF image, the indication “TIFF”
appears on the display.
If unit runs out of paper or print
cartridge ribbon while printing
If the unit runs out of paper while
printing, the indication “PAPER”
flashes on the display. If the print
cartridge ribbon runs out, the indication
“RIBON”flashes on the display.
To continue the current operation, load
print paper or replace the print cartridge
without turning the unit off. Press the
PRINT/STOP button to resume
printing.