Sony UP55MD User manual

2-638-113-34 (1)
Color Video Printer
© 2005 Sony Corporation
UP-55MD
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 reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do
not expose this apparatus 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.
THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED.
To disconnect the main power, unplug the
power plug.
When installing the unit, incorporate a readily
accessible disconnect device in the fixed
wiring, or connect the power plug to an easily
accessible socket-outlet near the unit.
Do not position the ME equipment where it is
difficult to unplug the power plug.
If a fault should occur during operation of the
unit, operate the disconnect device to switch
the power supply off, or unplug the power plug.
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.
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 the State of California, USA only
Perchlorate Material - special handling may apply, See
www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate
Perchlorate Material : Lithium battery contains
perchlorate.
For the customers in Canada
This unit has been certified according to Standard CAN/
CSA-C22.2 No.60601-1.
For the customers in the U.S.A and
Canada
When you use this product connected to 240 V single
phase, be sure to connect this product to a center tapped
circuit.
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,
IEC60950-1, IEC60065 or other IEC/ISO Standards
applicable to the equipments.
2. Furthermore all configurations shall comply with the
system standard IEC60601-1-1. Everybody who
connects additional equipment to the signal input
part or signal output part configures a medical
system, and is therefore, responsible that the system
complies with the requirements of the system
standard IEC60601-1-1. If in doubt, consult the
qualified service personnel.
3. The leakage current could increase when connected
to other equipment.
4. For this particular equipment, all accessory
equipment connected as noted above, must be
connected to mains via an additional isolation
WARNING
Symbols on the products
This symbol indicates the equipotential
terminal which brings the various parts of a
system to the same potential.
This symbol indicates the manufacturer, and
appears next to the manufacturer's name and
address.
Refer to the operating instructions
Follow the directions in the operating
instructions for parts of the unit on which
this mark appears.

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transformer conforming with the construction
requirements of IEC60601-1 and providing at least
Basic Insulation.
5. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
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 IEC60601-
1-2 and CISPR11, Class B, Group 1)
Important EMC notices for use in the medical environments
• The UP-55MD needs special precautions regarding EMC
and needs to be installed and put into service according
to the EMC information provided in this instructions for
use.
• The portable and mobile RF communications equipment
such as cellular phones can affect the UP-55MD.
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-55MD.
Warning
If the UP-55MD should be used adjacent to or stacked with
other equipment, it should be observed to verify normal
operation in the configuration in which it will be used.
Guidance and manufacturer’s declaration-electromagnetic emissions
The UP-55MD is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below.
The customer or the user of the UP-55MD should assure that it is used in such an environment.
Emission test Compliance Electromagnetic environment-guidance
RF emissions
CISPR 11
Group 1
The UP-55MD 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-55MD 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
Class A
Voltage fluctuations/
flicker emissions
IEC 61000-3-3
Complies

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Guidance and manufacturer’s declaration - electromagnetic immunity
The UP-55MD is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The customer or the user of the UP-
55MD should assure that it is used in such as 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
±2 kV for power
supply 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 differential
mode
±2 kV common
mode
±1 kV differential
mode
±2 kV common
mode
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
< 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
Mains power quality should be that of a typical commercial or
hospital environment. If the user of the UP-55MD requires
continued operation during power mains interruptions, it is
recommended that the UP-55MD 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 least
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-55MD is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The customer or the user of the UP-
55MD should assure that it is used in such as 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-55MD, 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, ashould 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-55MD is used exceeds the applicable RF
compliance level above, the UP-55MD should be observed to verify normal operation. If abnormal performance is
observed, additional measures may be necessary, such as reorienting or relocating the UP-55MD.
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 law in the relative area or country and the
regulation in the relative hospital.
Warning on power connection
Use a proper power cord for your local power supply.
1. Use the approved Power Cord (3-core mains lead) /
Appliance Connector / Plug with earthing-contacts
that conforms to the safety regulations of each
country if applicable.
2. Use the Power Cord (3-core mains lead) / Appliance
Connector / Plug conforming to the proper ratings
(Voltage, Ampere).
If you have questions on the use of the above Power
Cord / Appliance Connector / Plug, please consult a
qualified service personnel.
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 is connected to an equivalent receptacle marked ‘Hospital Only’
or ‘Hospital Grade’.
For the customers in Europe
This product has been manufactured by or on behalf of
Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-
0075 Japan. Inquiries related to product compliance
based on European Union legislation shall be addressed
to the authorized representative, Sony Deutschland
GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart,
Germany.
For any service or guarantee matters, please refer to the
addresses provided in the separate service or guarantee
documents.
For the customers in Taiwan only
Recommended separation distances between portable and mobile RF communications equipment and
the UP-55MD
The UP-55MD is intended for use in an electromagnetic environment in which radiated RF disturbances are controlled. The
customer or the user of the UP-55MD can help prevent electromagnetic interference by maintaining a minimum distance
between portable and mobile RF communications equipment (Transmitters) and the UP-55MD 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 0.38 0.38 0.73
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.
United States and Canada
Plug Type HOSPITAL GRADE*
Cord Type Min.Type SJT
Min.18 AWG
Minimum Rating for Plug
and Appliance Couplers
10 A/125 V
Safety Approval UL Listed and CSA

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Table of Contents
Introduction
System Overview ................................................... 8
Location and Function of Parts and Controls .... 8
Front Panel ......................................................... 8
Rear Panel ........................................................ 10
Monitor Display ............................................... 10
Preparation
Supplied Accessories ........................................... 12
Connections .......................................................... 12
Connecting Video Equipment .......................... 12
Connecting the Video Monitor ......................... 13
Making Connections to Enable Remote
Control ............................................................ 14
Before Printing ..................................................... 14
Loading an Ink Ribbon Cartridge ..................... 14
Inserting the Paper Tray/Loading Paper ........... 17
Selecting the Input Signal ................................ 19
Setting Date and Time ...................................... 20
Operation
Making Full-Size Image Printouts ..................... 22
Making Printouts with the Desired User Set
Number ........................................................... 24
Making Multiple Copies of Identical Printouts 26
Capturing Another Image While Printing ........ 28
Making Variations of Printouts .......................... 29
Selecting the Memory Mode ............................ 29
Selecting a Memory Page ................................. 30
Making a Printout of Multiple Different Reduced
Images ................................................................... 31
Making Printouts With Date or a Caption ........ 36
Making Printouts With a Caption ..................... 36
Entering a Caption ............................................ 37
Making Printouts with a Date ........................... 40
Deleting Images Stored in Memory ................... 41
Setting the Function of the CLEAR Button ..... 41
Deleting Images Stored in Memory ................. 41
Erasing the Screen Display on the Video
Monitor ................................................................. 43
Storing Image Data on a USB Flash Memory
Device .................................................................... 44
Storing Image Data on a USB Flash Memory
Device ............................................................. 44
Selecting the Printer Operation When the USB
Flash Memory Device Becomes Full ............. 45
Making Printouts with File Names ................... 46
Adjustment
Functions That Can be Set on Menus ................47
Menu Tree .............................................................48
Basic Menu Operations .......................................49
Adjusting the Color and Picture Quality ...........52
Compensating for the Input Signals ..................52
Matching the Video Monitor Color to the Printer
Color ...............................................................52
Adjusting the Printout Color .............................53
When a Black Frame or Lines Show up on the
Printouts ..........................................................56
Fitting the Printout to the Paper ........................57
Adjusting the Color Balance .............................57
Making Various Settings .....................................60
Assigning Functions to the Remote Control
Unit .................................................................60
Adjusting the Brightness of the Printer Window
Display ............................................................62
Selecting Whether the Operation and Error Tones
Sound ..............................................................62
Setting the Baud Rate .......................................62
Displaying the Remaining Amount of the Ink
Ribbon .............................................................62
Registering a User Set .......................................62
Miscellaneous
Precaution .............................................................64
Safety ................................................................64
Installation ........................................................64
Before Transporting the Printer ........................64
Cleaning ............................................................64
Ink Ribbon and Paper .........................................65
Specifications ........................................................65
Error/Warning Messages .....................................67
Error Messages .................................................67
Warning Messages ............................................68
Troubleshooting ....................................................69
If Damage is Suspected .....................................69
If the Paper Jams .................................................70
Index ......................................................................73

Introduction
System Overview / Location and Function of Parts and Controls
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Introduction
System Overview
The UP-55MD is a color video printer that quickly and
easily reproduces images from video equipment such as
a VTR.
The UP-55MD has the following features:
• High picture quality and high print resolution
The printer allows you to print out high resolution
images in full color (with 256 shades per color, a total
of more than 16,700,000 colors in all) in high
resolution print mode (approximately 379 dpi).
• Menu settings to meet your printer’s specifications
By changing the menu settings for the printer, you can
make various types of printouts. You can also add a
caption to the printout. You can carry out ordinary
printer operations using the buttons on your printer
and you can set up the printer interactively by
choosing settings from displayed menus.
• USB host port
The printer is equipped with a USB host port so that
you can store image data captured in the printer in the
USB flash memory in the JPEG (Joint Photographic
Experts Group) format. You can see the image data
captured using a personal computer.
Location and Function
of Parts and Controls
For details, refer to the pages given in parentheses.
Front Panel
APRINT indicator
Lights while the printer is printing.
BALARM indicator (67)
Lights in orange when the ink ribbon or paper is
exhausted, the paper jams, or another problem
occurs.
CPrinter window display
Displays messages that also appear along the
bottom edge of the monitor screen. The printer
window display has a narrower display range and
shows only a limited number of characters. Also
displays the menu screen line at which the cursor is
positioned. If an error occurs, a corresponding error
message is displayed.
The contrast of the printer window display can be
adjusted on the SYSTEM SETUP menu.
(“Adjusting the Brightness of the Printer Window
Display” on page 62.)
DRemote sensor (14)
Aim the head of the remote control unit toward this
sensor.
EDISPLAY button (24, 43)
When the regular screen is displayed, pressing this
button toggles the screen display of messages such
as Q1, A, etc., on and off regardless of the setting of

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Location and Function of Parts and Controls 9
the DISPLAY item in the OUTPUT SETUP menu.
The setting of DISPLAY in the OUTPUT SETUP
menu changes linked with the press of this button.
When the menu is displayed, pressing this button
temporarily clears the menu display. While this
button is held down, the menu display disappears.
FMENU button
Press this button to display or clear the menus.
GF/f/G/g (Cursor) keys
Use to select a desired item from the menu.
Also, these keys are used to position the cursor
(green pointer) on the regular screen when
capturing multiple reduced images.
HCLEAR button (41, 42)
Press this button to clear the images captured in the
memory pages. Which images can be cleared with
the CLEAR button depends on the setting made
with the FUNCTION SETUP menu.
When the clear function of this button is set to OFF,
the buzzer sounds if you press the CLEAR button.
IEXEC button
Press this button to execute the values set with the
COLOR ADJUST menu or to load a user set in the
PRINTER SETUP menu and to register the user set
in the SYSTEM SETUP menu. Also, this button is
used to enter the characters of a caption in the
CAPTION menu.
JLOAD USER button
Press this button to recall a registered user set.
KMULTI PICTURE button (31)
Press this button to select the desired printout type
on the regular screen. When you press this button,
the currently selected printout type is displayed for
a few seconds. Each time you press this button, the
type is switched in the following sequence: 1, 2, 4,
8, 1.... The setting of MULTI PIX on the LAYOUT
SETUP menu changes linked with the press of this
button.
LPRINT QTY (quantity) button (26)
Press this button to set the number of copies on the
regular screen. You can set any number up to 10.
When you press this button, the currently selected
number is displayed for a few seconds. The setting
of PRINT QTY on the PRINTER SETUP menu
changes linked with the press of this button. You
can change the number of copies currently printed
even when the printer is printing.
MCAPTURE button
Press this button to capture an image in a memory
page.
NPRINT button
Press this button to make a printout.
OUSB host port
Insert the USB flash memory into this port.
Note
Be sure not to insert a USB flash memory
manufactured by other manufactures other than
Sony Corporation.
PxSTOP button (23)
Press this button to stop continuous printing. The
printer stops printing after finishing the printing
item currently being printed.
QSOURCE/MEMORY button
Press this button to select which signal is to be
output to the monitor.
The memory image and source image are toggled
each time you press this button.
RMEMORY PAGE button (28, 31, 42)
Press to select the memory page.
SPaper output slot
Printed pages (printouts) are ejected here.
Depending on the curled condition of printouts, the
printer may stop printing and display the message
“REMOVE PRINTS.” In such a case, remove the
printouts accumulated on the paper tray. The printer
will start to print the remaining copies
automatically.
TPaper tray (12, 17)
Load paper into this tray.
U!POWER switch
Press this switch to turn the printer on or off.

Introduction
Location and Function of Parts and Controls
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Rear Panel
A-AC IN connector (12, 13, 14)
Use a proper power cord for your local power
supply (not supplied).
Refer to “Warning on power connection” on page 6
and “Warning on power connection for medical
use” on page 6.
B
REMOTE 1 connector (special mini jack) (14)
Used to connect an RM-5500 Remote Control Unit
(not supplied) to be used as a wired remote control
unit.
CREMOTE 2 connector (stereo mini jack) (14)
Used to connect an RM-91 Remote Control Unit
(not supplied) or an FS-24 Foot Switch (not
supplied).
DRS-232C connector (14)
Used to connect a computer to control the printer.
For details, contact your nearest Sony dealer.
EDip switches
Used to set the video signal system to select either
NTSC or PAL video system.
When the dip switch 1 is set to the lower position,
the NTSC video system is selected.
When the dip switch 1 is set to the upper position,
the PAL video system is selected.
Note
To set the dip switch, turn the power off once, then
change the setting. If you change the setting with
the power on, this mode will not be switched.
FOUTPUT (RGB/YCbCr/SYNC) connectors
(12)
Used to connect the video equipment with RGB/
YCbCr input connectors.
GINPUT (RGB/YCbCr/SYNC) connectors/
75Ωtermination ON/OFF switch (12)
INPUT connector: Used to connect the video
equipment with RGB/YCbCr output connectors.
75Ω ON/OFF switch: Normally set this switch to
ON. Set it to OFF if the input signal should drop
when you connect additional equipment to the
video equipment.
HS-VIDEO IN/S-VIDEO OUT (S-video signal
input/S-video signal output) connectors (12, 13)
S-VIDEO IN connector: Used to connect to the
video equipment with Y/C separated output
connector.
S-VIDEO OUT connector: Used to connect to the
video equipment with Y/C separated INPUT
connector.
IVIDEO IN/VIDEO OUT connectors (Composite
video signal input/composite video signal
output)//75Ωtermination ON/OFF switch (12,
13)
VIDEO IN connector: Used to connect to the video
equipment with a composite video signal output
connector.
VIDEO OUT connector: Used to connect to the
video equipment with a composite video signal
input connector.
75Ω ON/OFF switch: Normally set this switch to
ON. Set it to OFF if the input signal should drop
when you connect additional equipment to the
video equipment.
JEquipotential ground terminal connector
Used to connect to the equipotential plug to bring
the various parts of a system to the same potential.
Refer to “Important safeguards/notices for use in
the medical environments” on page 2.
Monitor Display
When the printer is connected to the video monitor and
you first turn on the printer, the following regular screen
message appears.
When the MENU button is pressed, the menu screen
displayed.

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Location and Function of Parts and Controls 11
For detailed information on the menu screen, see “Menu
Tree” on page 48.
AC (caption)/F (file name) display section
C is displayed when the printer is set to print a
caption.
F is displayed when the printer is set to print a file
name.
BRemaining amount of ink ribbon display section
Displays the remaining amount of ribbon (indicates
the number of printouts that can still be made with
the ribbon).
CMessage display section
Messages are displayed.
Usually messages are displayed on the top line of
the screen.
Urgent messages are displayed on the center of the
screen.
DS or M (image type) display section
Indicates the type of image being displayed on the
monitor screen.
S (Source): The image from the input signal
source is displayed on the screen.
M (Memory): The image captured in memory is
displayed on the screen.
EPrinter operation mode display section
Indicates the printer operation mode (type of
printouts such as multiple reduced images).
AType of printout
Indicates the type of printout.
When SEPARATE (image with white borders)
is set to ON on the LAYOUT SETUP menu,
the borders are displayed on the screen.
BPosition of the cursor
Indicates the position where the cursor is
currently placed and where an image will be
captured.
FMemory page display section
Indicates the currently selected memory page.
While the image in the memory page is being
printed, the memory page indication blinks. The
memory page whose memory image is queued to be
printed blinks.
GQ (print quantity) display
Indicates the number of copies to be printed. This
item blinks while the printer is busy.
HPrinter setting status display section
The corresponding currently selected status is
displayed when either MULTI PICTURE or PRINT
QTY button is pressed.
Position of the cursor:
1st position of four reduced images
Full-size image Two reduced
images
Eight reduced
images
Four reduced
images

Preparation
Supplied Accessories / Connections
12
Preparation
Supplied Accessories
The 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 the unit in the future.
• Remove the ink ribbon cartridge and paper tray when
transporting the printer.
Connections
To enable printing, video equipment to act as an input
signal source, and a video monitor to display images or
menus must be connected.
The following diagrams illustrate how to make the input,
output and remote control connections. Use this as a
guide when connecting the cables required to transmit
signals to and from the equipment to be used for
printing.
Notes
• Turn off the power of each device before attempting to
make any connections.
• Connect the AC power cord last.
Connecting Video Equipment
Connect the video equipment providing the video
images to be printed.
Connect the video equipment which will be used in
actual printing, using the following diagram as a guide.
Before connecting the video equipment, see “Important
safeguards/notices for use in the medical environments”
on page 2.
Paper tray (1)
Ink ribbon holder (1)
CD-ROM (1)
Before Using this Printer (1)
Instructions for Use (1)
Service Contact List (1)

Preparation
Connections 13
Connecting the Video Monitor
Connect a video monitor to view captured images and to
check those to be printed. Connect a suitable video
monitor which will be used in actual printing, using the
following diagram as a guide.
Video equipment
to RGB/
YCbCr output
connectors
to composite
video output
connector
to S VIDEO
output
connector
75-ohm
coaxial cable
with BNC
connectors
Connecting
cable (with
DIN 4-pin
connectors)
to RGB/YCbCr/
SYNC c) INPUT
to S
VIDEO
INPUT
to VIDEO
INPUT
to AC IN
AC power cord
(not supplied)
to wall outlet
a) Two kinds of 75 Ωtermination switches are provided, one
is for the RGB/YCbCr input and the other is for the
composite video signal. Normally set this switch to ON.
Set it to OFF if the level of the input signal drops because
the signal is divided to additional video equipment other
than the printer.
b) Set the dip switches to match your video signal system.
Set the switch 1 to the lower position to set the video signal
system to NTSC. Set the switch 1 to upper position to set
the video signal system to PAL. To switch the video signal
system, turn the power off once, then change the setting.
Then, turn the power on again. If you change the setting
with the power on, this mode will not be switched.
c) When YCbCr signal is input, it is not necessary to connect
to the SYNC connector.r.
75-ohm
coaxial cable
with BNC
connectors
75-ohm
termination
switch a)
Dip switch b)
to RGB/YCbCr
input
connectors c)
to composite
video input
connector
75-ohm
coaxial cable
with BNC
connectors
75-ohm
coaxial cable
with BNC
connectors
Connecting
cable (with
DIN 4-pin
connectors)
to RGB/YCbCr/
SYNC OUTPUT b)
to S VIDEO
OUTPUT
a) Set the dip switches to match your video signal system
Set the switch 1 to the lower position to set the video
signal system to NTSC. Set the switch 1 to upper
position to set the video signal system to PAL. To switch
the video signal system, turn the power off once, then
change the setting. If you change the setting with the
power on, this mode will not be switched.
b) When connecting the video monitor only to the RGB/
YCbCr/SYNC OUTPUT connector without connecting
to SYNC connector, set OUTPUT SYNC in the
OUTPUT SETUP menu to ON.
c) When YCbCr signal is output, it is not necessary to
connect to the SYNC connector.
Video monitor
to wall outlet
to AC IN
AC power cord
(not supplied)
to VIDEO
OUTPUT
to S VIDEO
input
connector
Dip switch a)

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14
Making Connections to Enable
Remote Control
The printer can be controlled remotely by connecting an
RM-5500 Remote Control Unit (not supplied), an RM-
91 Remote Control Unit (not supplied), an FS-24 Foot
Switch (not supplied), or a personal computer.
Before Printing
Before printing, but after mounting the paper tray on the
printer and making the necessary connections (see
“Connections” on page 12), perform the following as
preparation.
• Loading an ink ribbon (See below.)
• Loading paper (See page 17.)
• Selecting the input signal (See page 19.)
• Setting the date and time (See page 20.)
Notes
• Use the ink ribbon and paper contained in the same
package as a pair. Before attempting to load an ink
ribbon or paper, make sure that the combination of the
ink ribbon and paper is compatible.
• When either an ink ribbon or paper has been
exhausted, replace both the ink ribbon and paper at the
same time.
• Use only ink ribbon and paper designed for use with
this printer. Failing to do so is likely to result in
malfunctions. (See“Ink Ribbon and Paper” on page
65.)
Loading an Ink Ribbon Cartridge
To make printouts, an ink ribbon cartridge (an ink ribbon
holder which has been loaded with an ink ribbon) and
paper must be loaded. This section describes how to set
the ink ribbon into the supplied ink ribbon holder and to
load the ink ribbon cartridge in the printer.
When you use the printer for the first time, start the
operation to load the ink ribbon cartridge from step 4.
Notes
• When you use the printer for the first time, the
thermal head may be out of position. Before
attempting to load the ink ribbon cartridge, turn
on the power under the condition where the front
door is closed so that the thermal head is placed at
the correct position.
• If a blank sheet of paper is ejected, and the message
“RIBBON END” appears, the ink ribbon has been
exhausted. Replace the paper together with the ink
ribbon. Do not reuse the ejected blank paper.
• Once an ink ribbon has been completely used up,
replace it. An ink ribbon is not reusable.
• Do not rewind the ink ribbon for reuse.
• Do not touch the ink ribbon or place it in a dusty
location. Finger prints or dust on the ink ribbon will
result in imperfect printing or malfunction of the head.
Remote
control
connecting
cable
(supplied with
the RM-5500)
to REMOTE 1 to REMOTE 2
to AC IN
AC power
cord (not
supplied)
Computer a)
a) When connecting a personal computer, select the
appropriate baud rate from the SYSTEM SETUP menu.
(See “Setting the Baud Rate” on page 62.)
b) You can also use the remote control unit as a wireless
unit. In such a case, aim the head of the remote control
unit at the remote sensor on the printer. With fresh
batteries, the range of the remote control unit is about 3
meters.
RS-232C cable
RM-91 (not supplied)
FS-24 (not supplied)
RM-5500 b) (not supplied)
to wall outlet
to RS-232C

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Before Printing 15
1 Open the front door by pulling the front door
toward you.
2 Remove the ink ribbon cartridge.
If you can not remove the ink ribbon
cartridge
The thermal head may be out of position.
In such a case, close the front door, and turn the
power off, then back on again. After a while, start
the operation from step 1 again.
3 Detach the spent ink ribbon from the ink ribbon
holder.
4 Load the new ink ribbon into the ink ribbon holder.
1Holding the ink ribbon firmly, remove the gear
cover.
Pushing the ink ribbon spool that takes up the ink
ribbon in the direction of the arrow, remove the
spool from the side with the gray gear.
Pushing the ink ribbon spool that sends the ink
ribbon in the direction of the arrow, remove the
spool from the side with the white gear.
Gear cover
To avoid dropping the ink ribbon, make
sure that you hold it firmly.

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2Place the ink ribbon with the white gear as
illustrated.
3Place the ink ribbon with the gray gear in the
same way as explained in step 2.
4Eliminate any slack in the ribbon by turning the
gears.
If the ribbon is left slack, it may be damaged
when the ink ribbon cartridge is inserted into
the printer.
5 Insert the ink ribbon cartridge until it stops.
If the ink ribbon cartridge cannot be
inserted
In such a case, close the front door, and turn the
power off, then back on again. Insert the ink ribbon
cartridge again.
2Press the other side of the ink ribbon
until you hear it click into place.
1Press the white gear of
the ink ribbon.
Match the color of the
gear of the ink ribbon
spool and the color of the
ink ribbon holder.
1Press the gray gear of
the ink ribbon.
2Press the other side of the ink ribbon
until you hear it click into place.
Turn the gears in the direction of
the arrows until any slack is
eliminated and the magenta
section of the ink ribbon appears.

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Before Printing 17
6 Close the front door.
Notes
When handling the ink ribbon:
• Do not rewind the ink ribbon for reuse.
• When handling the ink ribbon, be careful not to touch
the surface of the ink ribbon. Dust or finger prints are
likely to cause unsatisfactory printing or malfunction
of the head.
When storing ink ribbon:
• Avoid placing the ink ribbon in a location subject to:
– high temperatures
– high humidity
– excessive dust
– direct sunlight
• Store a partially used ink ribbon in its original
packaging.
If your ink ribbon should tear
Repair the tear with transparent tape. There should be no
problem with using the remaining portion of the ribbon.
Inserting the Paper Tray/Loading
Paper
To load paper in the paper tray and insert the paper tray
into the printer, follow the procedure below. Be careful
not to touch the printing surface of the paper.
When you use the printer for the first time, start the
operation to insert the paper tray from step 2.
Notes
• Use only the paper recommended. Failing to do so is
likely to result in malfunctions such as paper jams.
(See “Ink Ribbon and Paper” on page 65.)
• When a blank sheet of paper is ejected and the
message “RIBBON END” appears, the ink ribbon has
been exhausted. Replace the paper together with the
ink ribbon. Do not use the ejected blank paper.
• Be careful when removing and inserting the paper
tray. If you are not careful, you may drop the printer.
1 Push the paper tray to remove it.
2 Place the paper in the paper tray so that the printing
surface faces up with the protection sheet on top.
Notes
• Do not add only the paper. When the paper supply
has been exhausted, replace both the ink ribbon
and paper at the same time. If you add paper
while printing, this may cause the paper jam.
• When handling the paper, do not touch the
printing surface. Dust or finger prints are likely to
cause unsatisfactory printing or malfunction of
the head. Grasp the paper by the printing surface
protection sheet.
• Load the paper so that it lays flat in the paper tray.
If the paper is curled, it will overflow from the
paper tray and paper may not be fed properly. Be
sure to riffle the paper along with the
Transparent tape
Turn the gray gear of the spool that takes up the
ink ribbon in the direction of the arrow to remove
any slack until the transparent tape cannot be
seen.

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Before Printing
18
protection sheets before placing the paper in
the paper tray.
3 Remove the protection sheet placed on the top of
the paper.
4 Slide the paper tray back into the printer until it
clicks into place.
Note
If you cannot insert the paper tray completely,
check whether any paper is left inside the printer. If
you find a left sheet, slowly pull it straight out.
How to use the paper eject stopper
To keep ejected printouts on the paper tray, pull the
paper eject stopper on the paper tray out until it clicks.
Note
Do not leave more than 10 sheets of ejected printouts.
Doing so may cause a paper jam.
When storing the paper
• Avoid storing the paper in a location subject to:
– high temperatures
– high humidity
– excessive dust
– direct sunlight
• Use the original package for storing unused paper.
Riffle the paper with
the protection sheet.
Place paper with the arrow
pointing in the same
direction as in the tray.
Pull the paper eject stopper
on the paper tray out until it
clicks.

Preparation
Before Printing 19
Selecting the Input Signal
Before printing, select the appropriate input signal (the
input connector to which the signal to be printed is being
input) VIDEO, S VIDEO, or COMP.
1 Turn on the video monitor and the printer.
2 Press the MENU button and display the INPUT
SETUP menu by pressing the F, f, Gor gbutton.
3 Select INPUT SEL by pressing the For fbutton.
4 Select the desired input signal by pressing the Gor
gbutton.
When you select COMP.
When you use the RGB/YCbCr INPUT connectors
to input the image data, select the appropriate type
of the input signal.
1Select INPUT FORM by pressing the fbutton.
1
2, 5 2, 4, 5
2, 3
Highlight IN in green by pressing the F, f, Gor gbutton,
then the INPUT SETUP menu appears.
Highlight INPUT SEL in green by pressing
the For fbutton.
Source signal of the
image to be printed
Video monitor and
printer window display
(the selected input
signal is spelled out)
Signal from video
equipment connected to the
VIDEO IN connector
V tVIDEO
Signal from video
equipment connected to the
S VIDEO IN connector
SV t S-VIDEO
Signal from video
equipment connected to the
RGB/YCbCr/SYNC
INPUT connectors
CtCOMP.
Highlight the desired input signal in green
by pressing the Gor gbutton. The selected
input signal turns green and is spelled out.
Highlight INPUT FORM in green by
pressing the fbutton.

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Before Printing
20
2Select the type of the input signal.
The format of the component signal output from the
RGB/YCbCr/SYNC OUTPUT connector depends
on the component signal selected here.
5 Press the MENU button.
The normal screen appears.
Setting Date and Time
The printer adds a time stamp when the captured image
data is stored on an external USB flash memory device.
Also, you can make a printout with the date when the
image was printed. To put the correct time stamp or to
print the correct printing date on printouts, you have to
set the correct date and time.
Note
The factory-installed battery is for monitoring.
If date and time display lags, the battery may be drained.
Please contact your Sony service facility or your Sony
dealer.
1 Turn on the video monitor and the printer.
2 Press the MENU button and display the LAYOUT
SETUP menu by pressing the F, f, Gor gbutton.
3 Select CLOCK ADJUST by pressing the For f
button.
Signal input to the RGB/
YCbCr/SYNC INPUT
connectors
Select
RGB input signal RGB
YCbCr input signal YCbCr
Highlight the desired input signal in green
by pressing the Gor gbutton.
1
2, 7 2, 4
2, 3 4, 5 6
Switch LAY to green by pressing the F, f, Gor gbutton,
then the LAYOUT SETUP menu appears.
Highlight CLOCK ADJUST in green by
pressing the For fbutton.