Sony UP-D70A Series User manual

Digital Color
Printer
Operating Instructions Page 2
Mode d’emploi Page 38
Bedienungsanleitung Seite 74
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1998 by Sony Corporation
UP-D70A
3-864-122-22 (1)

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English
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.
THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED.
As an ENERGY STAR
Partner, Sony Corporation
has determined that this
product meets the
ENERGY STAR guidelines
for energy efficiency.
Outline of the International ENERGY
STAR Office Equipment Program
The International ENERGY STAR Office Equipment
Program is an international program that promotes
energy saving through the use of computers and
other office equipment. The program backs the
development and dissemination of products with
functions that effectively reduce energy consumption.
It is an open system in which business proprietors
can participate voluntarily. The targeted products are
office equipment such as computers, displays,
printers, facsimiles, and copiers. Their standards and
logos are uniform among participating nations.

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Table of Contents
EN
English
Table of Contents
Introduction About this Manual .............................................................4
System Overview ..............................................................5
System Configuration....................................................... 5
Location and Function of Parts and Controls ................6
Front ................................................................................. 6
Rear .................................................................................. 7
Preparation Supplied Accessories.......................................................8
Assembly.......................................................................... 9
Connections ....................................................................10
Connecting the Computer .............................................. 10
Installing the Printer Driver Program............................. 11
Setting the DIP Switch ................................................... 11
Connecting the AC Power Cord..................................... 12
Setting the SCSI Device Type........................................ 13
Operation Before Printing ................................................................14
Loading an Ink Ribbon Cassette .................................... 14
Loading the Print Paper.................................................. 17
Printing.............................................................................19
Setting the Print Quantity...............................................22
Adjusting the Printouts ..................................................23
Adjusting the Gray Balance ...........................................25
Others Precautions......................................................................27
Safety.............................................................................. 27
Installation...................................................................... 27
On Transportation .......................................................... 28
Cleaning ......................................................................... 28
Ink Ribbon and Print Paper ............................................30
Specifications..................................................................31
Troubleshooting..............................................................32
Error Messages............................................................... 32
If the Paper Jams ............................................................ 34
Index.................................................................................36

4Introduction
Note
Introduction
About this Manual
This manual covers the UP-D70A series digital color printers.
The descriptions given in this manual applies to all of the UP-D70A series.
However, the UP-D70As with 6-digit serial numbers are little different from other
UP-D70As.
Whenever the operation or any other item differs between them, this manual
clearly describes those differences.
Organization of this manual
This manual is divided into four chapters. This section explains the organization of
this manual.
Introduction
Describes the features and system configuration of the digital color printer. Also
provided is information on the location and function of parts.
Preparation
Explains the steps involved in setting up and connecting the printer prior to getting
started —checking the supplied accessories and assembly. Once all assembly and
all connections have been made, there should be no need to perform these
operations again during normal printing operations.
Operation
Describes loading of the ink ribbon cassette and print paper and actual printing
operation. Also provided is information on setting the print quantity and adjusting
the printouts and gray balance.
Others
Provides technical information on the printer, how to handle error messages
displayed in the printer window display, and how to deal with paper jams. Also the
index will assist you to locate the necessary section quickly. Refer to this chapter
when questions arise or problems occur.
Conventions used
Cross reference
Throughout this manual you will find the references to other sections of the manual
that contain related information.
Important note
Be sure to read the sections of the manual marked . They explain points that
you should be aware of to operate the printer correctly and prevent malfunctions.
Trademarks
Macintosh is the trademark of Apple Computer, Inc., USA.
MS-Windows and Windows95 are the trademarks of Microsoft Corporation, USA.

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Introduction
System Overview
The Sony UP-D70A digital color printer is designed to reproduce computer images
on A4 size and A4+ size print paper.
You can print out image data of MS-Windows or Macintosh graphics application
software in high resolution (300dpi) and 256 shades of gray or in full color
(16,700,000 colors).
System Configuration
The following shows an example printer system configuration.
About the instruction manual of the printer driver
The instruction manual for the printer driver is stored on the supplied CD-ROM.
For detailed information, read the ReadMe file on the CD-ROM.
Computer
Controls the printer
operations.
Digital color printer

6Introduction
7MENU button (13, 23, 25)
Press this button to display or close the
printout adjust menu, gray balance adjust
menu and SCSI device type setting menu in
the printer window display.
8Cursor control buttons (13, 22, 23, 25)
Use these buttons to increase or decrease a
value and level shown on the menu, or scroll
up and down through a menu.
9STOP button (20)
Press this button to stop printing part-way.
0PRINT button (19, 20, 22)
Press this button to print the image data
stored in the memory of the printer.
!¡ Paper cover (9)
Printouts are ejected here.
!™ Paper tray (9)
Load print paper here. Press the point
marked with PUSH to remove the paper
tray.
Location and Function of Parts and Controls
For details, refer to the pages indicated in parentheses.
Front
1UPOWER switch
Press to turn the printer on or off.
2Fan cover (9, 28)
Provided to prevent the printer from dust.
3Ribbon door (14)
Pull the tab (marked with PULL) on the top
on the ribbon door to open it when loading an
ink ribbon cassette.
4PRINT QTY (quantity) button (22)
Press this button to display or close the print
quantity setting menu in the printer window
display.
5Printer window display
Displays the status messages. In menu
operation, the print quantity setting menu,
printout adjust menu or gray balance adjust
menu is displayed.
Also, SCSI device type is dipslayed.
If an error occurs, a corresponding error
message is displayed.
6ALARM indicator (32)
Lights in orange when the ink ribbon or print
paper is exhausted, the paper jams, or another
problem occurs.

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Introduction
Rear
1PARALLE DATA IN (Amphenol 36-
pin) (10)
Used to connect a Windows computer via the
parallel interface, using the parallel interface
cable. (not supplied)
2SCSI Connectors (11)
Used to connect a Windows or Macintosh
computer or another SCSI device, through the
SCSI cable. The other connector is loop-
through connector. If either of the two
connectors is not being used, set the
terminator of the DIP switch to ON.
(See “Setting the DIP Switch” on page 11.)
3DIP switch (11)
Used to set the SCSI ID number and the built-
in terminator to ON or OFF.
(See “Setting the DIP Switch” on page 11.)
4⁄AC IN connector (12)
Used to connect to a wall outlet, using the AC
power cord supplied.
UP-D70A UP-D70A (with 6-digit serial
numbers)

8Preparation
Preparation
Supplied Accessories
This printer is packed together with the following accessories. Check that nothing
is missing from your package.
Notes
•Retain the original carton and packing materials in case you have to transport this
unit in the future.
•When transporting the pritner, lock the thermal head. (For detailed information
on how to lock, see page 28.)
Paper tray (1) Paper cover (1)
Ink ribbon holder (1)
Fan cover with a filter (1)
Fan cover Filter
Bottom cover (1)
AC power cord (1)
CD-ROM (1)
Operating Instructions (1)
SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT

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Preparation
Assembly
Mount the supplied ink ribbon holder, paper tray, paper cover, bottom cover and
fan cover.
Note
You cannot mount the ink ribbon holder when the thermal head is locked.
Before assembling, turn on the power of the printer. The thermal head is unlocked
and you can mount the ink ribbon holder.
When transporting the pritner, lock the thermal head. (For detailed information on
how to lock, see page 28.)
Paper cover
Paper tray (page 17)
Ink ribbon holder (page 14)
Bottom cover
Fan cover with a fiter
(page 28)

10 Preparation
Connections
Connecting the Computer
The printer connects to a Windows computer via either the SCSI interface or the
parallel interface. The printer can also connect to a Macintosh computer via the
SCSI interface.
Notes
•Before connecting the cable, make sure to turn off the power switches on your
computer and any peripheral equipment.
•Be sure to connect one printer to one computer. Do not connect two computers to
the printer.
•Do not connect the computer equipped with the SCSI interface and parallel
interface to both of the PARALLEL DATA IN connecter and SCSI connecter of
the printer at the same time.
•Grasp the connector at the end of the cable, and firmly insert it into the socket.
•The total length of the 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 confirm to
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.
When connecting a printer via the parallel interface
Parallel data cable
(shielded type)