Sony UP-D898DC User manual

Instructions for Use
Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly
and retain it for future reference.
UP-D898DC
© 2016 Sony Corporation
Digital Graphic Printer
4-593-541-12 (1)
2017-09

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Indications for Use/Intended Use
The Sony UP-D898DC printer is a compact, medical
grade black and white digital printer. It is designed to be
integrated into digital radiology imaging systems such as
mobile c-arm, ultrasound, cardiac cath lab and other
compatible medical imaging systems and produce hard
copy prints of still images captured by these systems for
the patient record or for referrals.
Notes
• Output images from this equipment cannot be used for
diagnostic use.
• This equipment is for medical professionals.
• This equipment is intended for use in medical
environments, such as clinics, examination rooms, and
operating rooms.
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not
expose this equipment to rain or moisture.
To avoid electrical shock, do not open the
cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel
only.
No modification of this equipment is allowed.
WARNING
Symbols on the product
Safety sign
Follow the warnings in the instructions for use
for parts of the unit on which this symbol
appears.
NOTE Background color: Blue
Symbol: White
Consult the instructions for use
Follow the directions in the instructions for
use for parts of the unit on which this symbol
appears.
This symbol indicates the manufacturer, and
appears next to the manufacturer’s name and
address.
This symbol indicates the European
Community representative, and appears next
to the European Community representative’s
name and address.
This symbol indicates the date of
manufacture.
This symbol indicates the serial number.
This symbol indicates the version of the
accompanying document.
Storage and transport temperature
This symbol indicates the acceptable
temperature range for storage and transport
environments.
Storage and transport humidity
This symbol indicates the acceptable humidity
range for storage and transport environments.
Storage and transport pressure
This symbol indicates the acceptable
atmospheric pressure range for storage and
transport environments.
For accessories
This symbol indicates the batch code.
This symbol indicates the do not reuse.

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For 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 against 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.
All interface cables used to connect peripherals must be
shielded in order to comply with the limits for a digital
device pursuant to Subpart B of part 15 of FCC Rules.
For customers in the U.S.A.
Caution
Federal law (United States of America) restricts this
device to sale by or on the order of a licensed healthcare
practitioner.
For customers in Canada
This unit has been certified according to Standard CAN/
CSA-C22.2 No. 60601-1.
Important safeguards and notices for use
in the medical environments
1. All devices connected to the unit must be certified or
compliant according to IEC 60601-1, IEC 60950-1,
and IEC 60065 standards and other IEC/ISO
standards applicable to the devices.
2. Furthermore, the system as a whole must comply with
IEC 60601-1 standards. All peripheral devices
connected to the signal input/output sections of the
unit constitute the medical-use system, and therefore,
the user is responsible for ensuring that the system as
a whole complies with IEC 60601-1 standards. If in
doubt, consult qualified Sony service personnel.
3. Connecting the unit to other devices may increase the
leakage current.
4. For all peripheral devices connected to the unit that
operate on commercial power supplies and do not
comply with IEC 60601-1 standards, incorporate an
isolation transformer that complies with IEC 60601-1
standards and connect to the commercial power
supply via the transformer.
5. The unit generates, uses, and may radiate radio
frequency energy. If it is not installed and used in
accordance with the instruction manual, it may cause
interference on other devices. If the unit causes
interference (which can be determined by
disconnecting the power cord from the unit), try the
following.
– Relocate the unit with respect to the affected
devices.
– Connect the unit and the affected devices to
different branch circuits.
For more information, consult qualified Sony service
personnel.
(Applicable standard: IEC 60601-1-2)

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Important EMC notices for use in medical environments
• The UP-D898DC needs special precautions regarding EMC and needs to be installed and put into service according to
the EMC information provided in the instructions for use.
• Portable and mobile RF communications equipment, such as cellular phones, can affect the UP-D898DC.
WARNING
The use of accessories and cables other than those specified, with the exception of replacement parts sold by Sony
Corporation, may result in increased emissions or decreased immunity of the UP-D898DC.
WARNING
If the UP-D898DC will be used adjacent to or stacked with other equipment, normal operation of the UP-D898DC under
such configurations should be verified via observation.
Guidance and manufacturer’s declaration – electromagnetic emissions
The UP-D898DC is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The customer or
the user of the UP-D898DC should assure that it is used in such an environment.
Emission test Compliance Electromagnetic environment – guidance
RF emissions
CISPR 11 Group 1
The UP-D898DC uses RF energy only for its internal
function. Therefore, its RF emissions are very low
and are not likely to cause any interference in nearby
electronic equipment.
RF emissions
CISPR 11
Class B
The UP-D898DC is suitable for use in all
establishments, including domestic establishments
and those directly connected to the public low-voltage
power supply network that supplies buildings used for
domestic purposes.
Harmonic
emissions
IEC 61000-3-2
Not applicable
Voltage
fluctuations/flicker
emissions
IEC 61000-3-3
Not applicable

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Guidance and manufacturer’s declaration – electromagnetic immunity
The UP-D898DC is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The customer or
the user of the UP-D898DC should assure that it is used in such an environment.
Immunity test IEC 60601
test level
Compliance
level Electromagnetic environment – guidance
Electrostatic
discharge (ESD)
IEC 61000-4-2
±6 kV contact
±8 kV air
±6 kV contact
±8 kV air
Floors should be wood, concrete or ceramic tile. If
floors are covered with synthetic material, the relative
humidity should be at least 30%.
Electrical fast
transient/burst
IEC 61000-4-4
±2 kV for power
supply lines
±1 kV for input/
output lines
±1 kV for input/
output lines
Mains power quality should be that of a typical
commercial or hospital environment.
Surge
IEC 61000-4-5
±1 kV line(s) to
line(s)
±2 kV line(s) to
earth
Not applicable Mains power quality should be that of a typical
commercial or hospital environment.
Voltage dips,
short
interruptions and
voltage
variations on
power supply
input lines
IEC 61000-4-11
< 5% UT
(> 95% dip in
UT)
for 0.5 cycle
40% UT
(60% dip in UT)
for 5 cycles
70% UT
(30% dip in UT)
for 25 cycles
< 5% UT
(> 95% dip in
UT)
for 5 sec
Not applicable Mains power quality should be that of a typical
commercial or hospital environment. If the user of the
UP-D898DC requires continued operation during
power mains interruptions, it is recommended that
the UP-D898DC be powered from an uninterruptible
power supply or a battery.
Power frequency
(50/60 Hz)
magnetic field
IEC 61000-4-8
3 A/m 3 A/m Power frequency magnetic fields should be at levels
characteristic of a typical location in a typical
commercial or hospital environment.
NOTE: UTis the a.c. mains voltage prior to application of the test level.

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Guidance and manufacturer’s declaration – electromagnetic immunity
The UP-D898DC is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The customer or
the user of the UP-D898DC should assure that it is used in such an environment.
Immunity test IEC 60601
test level
Compliance
level Electromagnetic environment – guidance
Conducted RF
IEC 61000-4-6
Radiated RF
IEC 61000-4-3
3 Vrms
150 kHz to
80 MHz
3 V/m
80 MHz to
2.5 GHz
3 Vrms
3 V/m
Portable and mobile RF communications equipment
should be used no closer to any part of the
UP-D898DC, including cables, than the
recommended separation distance calculated from
the equation appliance to the frequency of the
transmitter.
Recommended separation distance
d= 1.2 √P
d= 1.2 √P80 MHz to 800 MHz
d= 2.3 √P800 MHz to 2.5 GHz
Where Pis the maximum output power rating of the
transmitter in watts (W) according to the transmitter
manufacturer and dis the recommended separation
distance in meters (m).
Field strengths from fixed RF transmitters, as
determined by an electromagnetic site survey, a
should be less than the compliance level in each
frequency range. b
Interference may occur in the vicinity of equipment
marked with following symbol:
NOTE 1: At 80 MHz and 800 MHz, the higher frequency range applies.
NOTE 2: These guidelines may not apply in all situations. Electromagnetic propagation is affected by
absorption and reflection from structures, objects and people.
a Field strengths from fixed transmitters, such as base stations for radio (cellular/cordless) telephones and
land mobile radios, amateur radio, AM and FM radio broadcast and TV broadcast cannot be predicted
theoretically with accuracy. To assess the electromagnetic environment due to fixed RF transmitters, an
electromagnetic site survey should be considered. If the measured field strength in the location in which
the UP-D898DC is used exceeds the applicable RF compliance level above, the UP-D898DC should be
observed to verify normal operation. If abnormal performance is observed, additional measures may be
necessary, such as reorienting or relocating the UP-D898DC.
b Over the frequency range 150 kHz to 80 MHz, field strengths should be less than 3 V/m.

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Caution
When you dispose of the unit or accessories, you must
obey the laws in the relative area or country and the
regulations in the relative hospital regarding
environmental pollution.
IMPORTANT
The nameplate is located on the bottom.
Caution
Do not use the device in a MR (Magnetic Resonance)
environment.
It may cause a malfunction, fire, and unwanted
movement.
Recommended separation distances between portable and mobile RF communications equipment
and the UP-D898DC
The UP-D898DC is intended for use in an electromagnetic environment in which radiated RF disturbances
are controlled. The customer or the user of the UP-D898DC can help prevent electromagnetic interference
by maintaining a minimum distance between portable and mobile RF communications equipment
(transmitters) and the UP-D898DC as recommended below, according to the maximum output power of the
communications equipment.
Rated maximum output power of
transmitter
W
Separation distance according to frequency of transmitter
m
150 kHz to 80 MHz
d= 1.2 √P
80 MHz to 800 MHz
d= 1.2 √P
800 MHz to 2.5 GHz
d= 2.3 √P
0.01 0.12 0.12 0.23
0.1 0.380.380.73
1 1.2 1.2 2.3
10 3.8 3.8 7.3
100 12 12 23
For transmitters rated a maximum output power not listed above, the recommended separation distance din
meters (m) can be estimated using the equation applicable to the frequency of the transmitter, where Pis the
maximum output power rating of the transmitter in watts (W) according to the transmitter manufacturer.
NOTE 1: At 80 MHz and 800 MHz, the separation distance for the higher frequency range applies.
NOTE 2: These guidelines may not apply in all situations. Electromagnetic propagation is affected by
absorption and reflection from structures, objects and people.
For the customers in the U.S.A.
SONY LIMITED WARRANTY - Please visit
http://www.sony.com/psa/warranty for important
information and complete terms and conditions of
Sony’s limited warranty applicable to this product.
For the customers in Canada
SONY LIMITED WARRANTY - Please visit
http://www.sonybiz.ca/pro/lang/en/ca/article/
resources-warranty for important information and
complete terms and conditions of Sony’s limited
warranty applicable to this product.
For the customers in Europe
Sony Professional Solutions Europe - Standard
Warranty and Exceptions on Standard Warranty.
Please visit http://www.pro.sony.eu/warranty for
important information and complete terms and
conditions.
For the customers in Korea
SONY LIMITED WARRANTY - Please visit
http://bpeng.sony.co.kr/handler/BPAS-Start for
important information and complete terms and
conditions of Sony’s limited warranty applicable to this
product.

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Table of Contents
Getting Started
Overview ................................................................. 9
Location and Function of Parts and Controls .... 9
Front Panel ......................................................... 9
Rear Panel ........................................................ 10
Connections .......................................................... 11
Connecting to the USB Connector ................... 11
Connecting the DC Power Supply Cable ......... 11
Installing the Printer Driver to the Computer ... 11
Paper ..................................................................... 12
Paper You Can Use ........................................... 12
Loading Paper ...................................................... 13
Operation
Adjustments and Settings Using the Menu ....... 16
Menu Flow ....................................................... 16
Menu List ......................................................... 17
Basic Menu Operations .................................... 20
Registering Menu Settings ............................... 21
Printing the Menu List ...................................... 21
Printing ................................................................. 22
Starting a Print Job ........................................... 22
Cutting the Printed Paper ................................. 23
Canceling a Print Job ........................................ 23
Making Copies of the Last Printout ................. 23
Feeding Paper ................................................... 23
Adjusting the Contrast and Brightness ............. 24
Others
Precautions ........................................................... 25
If the printer is not going to be used for a
long time ......................................................... 25
On Safety .......................................................... 25
On Installation .................................................. 25
On the Printer Carriage .................................... 25
On Condensation .............................................. 25
On Life Expectancy .......................................... 25
Using with Devices that Emit Radio Waves ..... 26
Cleaning the Cabinet ........................................ 26
Cleaning the Thermal Head .............................. 26
Cleaning the Platen Roller ................................ 27
Specifications ........................................................ 28
Troubleshooting ................................................... 29
Error Messages .................................................... 30
License .................................................................. 31

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Getting Started
Overview
This unit is a printer that prints images by heating a
thermal head, according to the input image data, and
pressing the head against special thermal printing paper
to print the image on the paper. It features the following
characteristics.
Quiet, high quality, fast printing
• A thin-film thermal head with a built-in high speed
drive IC is equipped, and printing high resolution
images of 12.8 dots/mm is available.
• High quality image (960 × 1280 dots) printing is
available in approx. 1.9 seconds per print when
printing at high speed.
• Can print images up to 4096 × 1280 dots (approx. 320
× 100 mm).
• Monochrome printing with up to 256 shades of
gradation is available.
USB interface
The unit is equipped with a USB connector which
complies with the Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0).
Easy printer settings using a menu
You can make up the settings to meet your requirements
using a menu. You can store up to three settings as a set
of user settings.
Easy paper loading
Free access to the door panel allows you to drop paper
into the unit for easy loading.
Location and Function
of Parts and Controls
For more details, see the referenced page numbers
enclosed in parentheses ( ).
Front Panel
A1On/standby switch (14, 20, 22, 26)
Press the switch to turn on the unit. The indicator
lights in green.
Green: Operating state
Orange: Standby state
Off: Connected external power supply is not
supplying power.
BPrinter window display (LCD: liquid crystal
display) (16, 22)
During normal operation: Back light lights in
green.
When an error occurs: Back light lights in orange,
and an error message is displayed.
During menu operation: The menu is displayed.
In standby state: Back light is off.
CMenu lever (20, 27)
Use to make menu operations.
DCONTRAST control (24)
Adjust the contrast of the printouts.
EBRIGHT (brightness) control (24)
Adjust the brightness of the printouts.
FFEED button (15, 23)
Hold down to feed paper.
While a print job is in progress, press to cancel the
print job.

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GCOPY button (23)
Press to print another copy of the previous printout.
You can make only one copy each time you press
this button regardless of the print quantity set using
the menu.
HOPEN button (14, 23)
Press to open the door panel. While a print job is in
progress, press to cancel the print job.
IPaper cutter
Cuts the paper as each image is printed.
Rear Panel
ADC connector
Use DC connectors made by Hirose Electric Co.,
Ltd.
Connector name: RM12BPE-4S(71)
Cables: The use of cables of length 1.5 m or shorter
meeting the following specifications is
recommended (60 V voltage rating or higher, 7.5 A
current rating or higher, AWG 20 conductor size or
larger).
For the DC power supply, be sure to use a device
that complies with the IEC 60601-1 standard and is
protected by double insulation or reinforced
insulation.
Be sure to use a power supply device capable of
supplying a voltage of 12 V to 24 V and a current of
8.2 A (at 12 V) to 3.7 A (at 24 V) or more.
However, the device should not be capable of
supplying 240 VA for 60 seconds or more (20 A or
less at 12 V, 10 A or less at 24 V).
Use of power supply devices other than the above
may result in fire or electric shock.
Class I devices should only be connected to a power
outlet that is properly earthed to avoid the risk of
electric shock.
For information on shutting off the main power
supply, refer to the instructions for use supplied
with the power supply device. If the information is
not available for whatever reason, obey the
following for the power supply device.
• To shut off the main power, disconnect the power
plug from the outlet.
• When installing the unit, incorporate a readily
accessible shutoff device in the fixed wiring, or
connect the power plug to a power outlet near the
unit that can be easily accessed during use.
• Do not install the ME unit in a position that will
make unplugging the power plug difficult.
• If a malfunction occurs, cut power via the shutoff
device, or disconnect the power plug from the
outlet.
BUSB connector (11)
Connects to a computer equipped with the USB
interface, using a USB cable compatible with
Hi-Speed USB (sold separately). Do not use USB
cables of length 3 m (9 feet 10 inches) or longer.
12 V to 24 V DC GND
12 V to 24 V DC GND
Warning on power supply devices

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Connections
First, with the DC power supply cable disconnected
from the external power supply, connect the printer and
computer using a USB cable.
Then, with the external power supply turned off, connect
the DC power supply cable. Refer to the instructions for
use of connected devices.
WARNING
Using this unit for medical purposes
The connectors on this unit are not isolated.
Do not connect any device other than one which
conforms to IEC 60601-1 standards.
When an information technology device or AV device
that uses an alternating current is connected, current
leakage may result in an electric shock to the patient or
operator.
If use of such a device is unavoidable, isolate its power
supply by connecting an isolation transformer, or by
connecting an isolator between the connecting cables.
After implementing these measures, confirm that the
reduced risk now conforms to IEC 60601-1 standards.
Notes
• Insert the USB cable connector firmly so that it is fully
inserted.
• Firmly insert and turn the DC power supply connector
until it locks into place.
• The use of the supplied printer driver is not supported
via a network connection.
• Operation is not guaranteed for a USB connection
using a USB hub.
• Use a power supply with 12 V DC/8.2 A or higher
rating or 24 V DC/3.7 A or higher rating for the
external power supply.
• Always turn off the external power supply before
connecting or disconnecting the DC power supply
cable. Failing to turn off the external power supply
may cause a malfunction.
Connecting to the USB Connector
Connecting the DC Power Supply
Cable
Installing the Printer Driver to the
Computer
When you use Windows XP/Windows Vista:
After connecting this unit to the computer, turn on this
unit. For installing, see the Install Guide of the supplied
CD-ROM and the Readme file.
When you use Windows 7/8:
Before connecting this unit to the computer, install the
supplied printer driver to the computer. For installing,
see the Install Guide contained on the supplied
CD-ROM and the Readme file.
to USB connector
USB cable
(sold separately)
UP-D898DC
Lock ring
Align the ridge on the DC
connector with the
groove on the DC power
supply cable connector,
insert, and turn the lock
ring to lock into place.

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Notes
• When this unit is turned on, do not make the computer
which is connected to this unit standby (suspended) or
pause mode. It may cause a malfunction.
• If a UP-X898MD/D898MD printer driver is already
installed, first uninstall the driver and then install the
UP-898 series printer driver contained on the supplied
CD-ROM.
Paper
Use only Sony UPP-110S/110HD/110HG paper
designed for use with this unit. High print quality cannot
be guaranteed if any other paper is used with this unit,
and such paper could damage the unit.
You cannot use the UPP-110HA as specified for the
UP-D890 series printer.
Paper You Can Use
Print paper characteristics are as follows.
Notes on storing and handling paper
Do not re-use
Doing so may result in malfunction and
negatively affect printing results.
Storing unused paper
• Store unused paper at a temperature below 30 °C
(86 °F) in a dry location that is not exposed to direct
sunlight.
• Do not store unused paper near volatile liquids or
allow the paper to contact any organic volatile liquid,
cellophane tape, or any compound of vinyl chloride.
Loading paper
• Handle the paper carefully when loading not to touch
the printing surface with your fingers.
Inspection gel, fingerprints or perspiration could cause
pictures to blur.
• After removing the label from the leading edge of the
paper, pull the paper out 15 cm to 20 cm (6 inches to
8 inches) before printing. Label adhesive remaining on
the paper could spoil a picture.
• If you reuse paper that has been removed once, pull
out 15 cm to 20 cm (6 inches to 8 inches) before
printing. If the dust, etc. exists, it could spoil a picture.
Print Characteristics Paper Type
TYPE I (Normal) UPP-110S
TYPE II (High Density) UPP-110HD
TYPE V (High Glossy) UPP-110HG

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Storing printouts
• To prevent printouts from fading or changing color,
store them in a cool, dry location where the
temperature is not higher than 30 °C (86 °F).
• Store printouts in a polypropylene pouch or between
sheets of paper that contain no plastic.
• Do not store printouts where they will be exposed to
direct sunlight or high humidity.
• Do not store printouts near volatile liquids or allow the
prints to contact any organic volatile liquid,
cellophane tape, or any compound of vinyl chloride.
• To prevent fading, do not stack printouts on or under a
diazo copy sheet.
• To mount printouts on another sheet of paper, use
double-sides tape or a water base adhesive.
Discarding printer paper
Do not incinerate waste printer paper.
Discard of waste printer paper in accordance with
hospital rules, and local and regional laws.
Loading Paper
When loading paper, make sure to follow the notes of the
symbols on the unit.
Caution
A paper cutter is mounted in the unit. When
loading paper, be careful not to touch the
paper cutter. Touching the paper cutter may
cause injury.
Caution
Do not insert your finger into the back of the
paper tray. Your finger may become stuck in
an internal gap, which may lead to injury.
Caution
Do not touch any unit circuitry and the patient at the
same time.
If the unit malfunctions, it may generate voltage that
could be harmful to the patient.
Notes
• Before loading paper in the unit, see “Paper”
(page 12).
• Always handle paper carefully when loading to avoid
adversely affecting the quality of the printouts. Never
bend or crease the paper and never touch the printing
surface with your fingers. Inspection gel, fingerprints
or perspiration could cause pictures to blur.
• Do not use any paper other than UPP-110S/110HD/
110HG paper. (page 12)
• Be sure to set “-PP.TYPE” of the “CONFIG.” menu to
the paper to be used. (page 18) You can confirm the
media currently selected on the LCD.
For detailed information on how to confirm, see
“Paper currently selected” (page 23).
Caution
A paper cutter is mounted in the unit. When loading
paper, be careful not to touch the paper cutter. Touching
the paper cutter may cause injury.

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1 Press the 1On/standby switch to on.
When paper is not loaded yet, the back light on the
LCD lights in orange and the message “EMPTY” is
displayed.
2 Press the OPEN button to open the door panel.
3 Remove the label from the leading edge of the
paper, pull out about 15 cm to 20 cm (6 inches to
8 inches) of the paper, and then set the paper roll in
the paper tray.
Note
When installing/removing the paper to/from the
paper tray, be careful not to drop the paper or put
the paper on desk, etc., with the surface of the paper
facing downward. If any dirt or other matter
adheres to the print side of the paper, the paper may
become unusable.
Remove label and pull out
15 cm to 20 cm (6 inches to
8 inches).
Load the paper in the orientation shown in
the diagram. Printing is not possible if the
paper is reversed.
Make sure that the paper is set
straight.

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4 Close the door panel by pushing it.
Notes
• Make sure that the paper is loaded straight. If it is
skewed, this could cause the paper to jam.
• If you did not pull out enough paper in step 3, press the
FEED button to feed some more paper out of the unit
without pulling out the paper.

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Operation
Adjustments and Settings Using the Menu
You can carry out adjustments and settings to meet your requirements. Those settings and adjustments are retained even
if the unit is turned off.
You can set up the unit according to its intended purpose, connected equipments or your individual preferences.
You can store up to three settings as a set of user settings.
Menu Flow
The contents displayed on the LCD change in sequence as you operate the menu lever, as shown in the following menu
flow chart, and you can make the settings for each menu item.

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Menu List
This section describes the menus displayed as you operate the menu lever. The setting surrounded by
indicates the default setting.
Item Function Settings
HISTORY Displays up to five recently
used menus according to the
menu operation history. “NO
ITEM” is displayed as the
default.
PRT.HELP Prints description of
operation method. (English
only)
LIST: Prints list of operating instructions.
HELP.1: Prints instructions of “Contrast and Brightness Control.”
HELP.2: Prints instructions of “Print direction and feed control.”
ADJUST Displays menu for adjusting
image quality.
-BRIGHT Adjusts brightness of printouts.
You can set between –64 -- [0] -- +64.
-CONTRA Adjusts contrast of printouts.
You can set between –64 -- [0] -- +64.
-GAMMA Select the type of gamma.
When “P.TYPE:S” of the “-PP.TYPE” is selected, GAMA1 is selected.
GAMA4: Softest gradation
GAMA3: Hard gradation
[GAMA2]: Standard
GAMA1: Soft gradation
-SHARP Adjusts the sharpness of the printout to any of 15 levels, from [0] to 14.
The outline of the printout is most emphasized at the setting of 14 and no
emphasis at the setting of “0” (default value).
-TONE Adjusts density of the half tone.
You can set between –32 -- [0] -- +32.
DIGITAL Displays menu of settings to
print from computer.
-DRIVER Select the printer driver to use for this unit.
[DRV:898]: Use the driver for UP-898 series.
DRV:897: Use the driver for UP-D897.
-RESIZE Select whether or not the image is enlarged.
[RSIZ:OFF]: Prints the image at its original size.
RSIZ:ON: Prints the image at a larger size, according to the paper size set
by the printer driver.
PRT.MENU Prints current settings by
menu list.
MENU:OK Prints by pushing the menu lever.
PREF. Displays menu to set printout
conditions.
-BACWRD a) Select whether the top or bottom of the screen is to be printed first.
BACW:ON: Starts to print in the reverse direction (from the top of the
screen).
[BACW:OFF]: Starts to print in the normal direction (from the bottom of
the screen).
-INFO Select whether the print conditions are to be printed under image.
[INFO:OFF]: Does not print information.
INFO:ADJ: Prints image quality adjustment value.
-INVERT Set the printout to either positive printout or negative printout.
INV:NEG: Makes negative printouts.
[INV:POS]: Makes normal printouts.
-MIRROR Prints image inverting right and left.
MIRR:ON: Inverts right and left of image.
[MIRR:OFF]: Does not invert image.
-SIDE b) Switch the printer paper orientation.
SIDE:ON: Print images with portrait orientation.
[SIDE:OFF]: Print with same image orientation displayed on the monitor
screen.
“SIDE:OFF” is selected when “-DRIVER” is fixed to “DRV:898” in the
DIGITAL menu.
-QTY Set the print quantity.
QTY: [1] -- 10: You can make 1 -- 10 copies of the same printout.

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CLEAN.TH Starts head cleaning. CLEAN:OK Starts the head cleaning by pushing the menu lever.
CONFIG. Displays menu for settings
relating to operation.
-AUT.LCK Select whether to lock BRIGHT control and CONTRAST control
automatically.
ALCK:ON: Always lock automatically. Unlock by pushing and holding
the menu lever for three seconds at STANDBY. The controls are locked
after ten seconds of no operation.
[ALCK:OFF]: Does not lock automatically. Lock/unlock the controls by
pushing and holding the menu lever for three seconds.
-BEEP Select whether the operation tone sounds. Error tones sound regardless of
the setting.
BEEP:OFF: The operation tone does not sound.
[BEEP:ON]: The operation tone sounds.
-BLANK Adjust the blank space length.
BLNK:L: Lengthens the blank space.
[BLNK:S]: Shortens the blank space.
Adjust the length of the top blank space (BACW:OFF) or the bottom
blank space (BACW:ON).
-FEED Select the paper feed length to be used after printing.
[FEED:ON]: Feeds extra blank paper between prints.
FEED:OFF: Feeds less paper between prints to conserve paper, or when
printing multiple pictures on the same sheet without cutting.
More pictures can be printed on one roll when there is only a little space
between printed pictures. Feed the desired length of the paper to leave a
margin, using the FEED button before cutting the paper.
-PP.TYPE Select paper to use.
[P.TYPE:HG]: Use UPP-110HG.
P.TYPE:HD: Use UPP-110HD.
P.TYPE:S: Use UPP-110S.
-RESET Resets the menu items to the default setting (initialization).
[RESET:OK]: Resets the settings to the default.
-LOAD Loads the registered menu settings.
LOAD:3: Loads the “SAVE:3” settings registered using the SAVE menu
item.
LOAD:2: Loads the “SAVE:2” settings registered using the SAVE menu
item.
[LOAD:1]: Loads the “SAVE:1” settings registered using the SAVE menu
item.
-SAVE Register up to three settings.
SAVE:3: Registers the menu settings as No. 3.
SAVE:2: Registers the menu settings as No. 2.
[SAVE:1]: Registers the menu settings as No. 1.
-G.MODE Switch the gamma mode.
[G:MODE1]: Print with UP-X898MD/D898MD-equivalent gamma.
G:MODE2: Print with gamma closely matching the display.
-SPEED Select the printing speed.
When you use the UPP-110HD paper, you cannot select HI (high speed
printing).
If the speed is locked to the system in use, “SP: LOCK” is displayed and
the speed cannot be changed by moving the menu lever up/down.
[SP:HI]: Prints at high speed.
SP:NOR: Prints at the normal speed.
SERIAL.N Displays serial numbers of
the product.
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a) The printing direction is as follows.
b) The printer paper orientation is as follows.
When “BACW:OFF” is selected When “BACW:ON” is selected
Image on monitor screen When “SIDE:OFF” is selected
When “SIDE:ON” is selected

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Basic Menu Operations
This section describes the basic menu operations which
are common to each menu, taking settings for printing
direction as an example.
1 Press the 1On/standby switch to on.
The back light on the 1On/standby switch and
LCD lights in green.
2 Confirm that “READY” is displayed on the LCD,
and push the menu lever.
The unit enters the menu mode.
Menu item is displayed on the LCD.
3 Display “PREF.” by shifting the menu lever up or
down.
4 Push the menu lever or shift it to the right.
The unit enters the menu mode in which you can set
printing condition. The menus have “-” in front of
their name.
5 Display “-BACWRD” by shifting the menu lever
up or down.
6 Push the menu lever or shift it to the right.
The unit enters the mode in which you can select
the printing direction.
“BACW:OFF,” which is the default setting, is
displayed on the LCD. “BACW:OFF” is the
currently selected setting.
In this menu operation, you will change the setting
to “BACW:ON.”
7 Display “BACW:ON” by shifting the menu lever
up, and then push the menu lever.
“BACW:ON” is registered as the printing direction.
“-BACWRD” is displayed on the LCD.
Note
If about 20 seconds elapse without making any
menu operation after you have displayed the menu
item or setting, the display returns to “READY” on
the LCD and the unit exits the menu mode. In such
a case, the setting of “-BACWRD” is not changed.
LCD