Additional Information
3-205-182-13(1)
Troubleshooting
Identifying the parts
Precautions
Cannot print.
Front
If you run into any problems using the printer,
use the following to solve the problem.
If the problem persists, consult your Sony
dealer.
On safety
On moisture condensation
Printer
m Insert the correct set of print cartridge
and print paper.
m Check that the paper tray has paper.
m The thermal head may be overheated.
Leave the printer until the head cools
down and the printer resumes printing.
1 POWER switch
• Operate the printer on 120 V AC, 60 Hz (for If the printer is brought directly from a cold
the US model) or 220 to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz location to warm location or placed in an
(for the models for other areas) only.
• Be careful not to set or drop any heavy
2 INPUT SELECT button
Switches the input among “MEMORY
STICK,” “PC CARD,” or “PC.” (The selected
indicator lights.)
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extremely warm or humid room, moisture
may condense inside the unit. In such cases
MEMORY PC
INPUT
AUTO
CREATIVE
PRINT
POWER
STICK CARD PC
SELECT
ALL DPOF PRINT
MENU
EFFECT
SAVE
Cannot operate the printer after the power
switch is turned on.
objects on the power cord, or to damage the the printer will probably not work properly
3 AUTO PRINT button
power cord in any way. Never operate this
printer with a damaged power cord.
• Should any solid object or liquid fall into
the cabinet, unplug the printer and have it
checked by qualified personnel before
operating it any further.
and may even develop a fault if you persist in
using it. If moisture condensation occurs, turn
off the power and do not use the printer for at
least one hour.
Digital Photo Printer
Selects the automatic printing of “ALL”
images or “DPOF” images. (The selected
printing indicator lights.)
CANCEL
m Connect the AC power cord to an AC
outlet securely.
The television displays no images.
m Remove the jammed paper, if any.
An image in thumbnail list is not properly
displayed or printed.
PICTURE
ENTER
PRINT QTY
PRINT
4 MENU button
Operating Instructions – Software Guide/Additional
Displays the menu to change printer settings.
m Set the input selector of the television to
“VIDEO.”
m Connect the printer to the television
properly and turn them on.
m Insert a “Memory Stick” or PC card
securely. Check that images are recorded.
m Press INPUT SELECT to turn on the
proper indicator.
m If the image is displayed but is not be
printed, the file for printing is damaged.
m If an image is not compatible with DCF
(Design rule for Camera File system), it
may not be printed with the printer even
if it is displayed on the PC monitor.
m Some types of PC card adaptor that is
not compatible with PCMCIAATA
cannot be used with the printer.
Information
5 EFFECT button
Displays the menu to add effects to the
pictures.
On transport
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When you transport the printer, remove the
print cartridge, paper tray, the “Memory
Stick” or PC card from the printer and put the
printer and its peripherals in the original box
with the protective packaging.
This manual describes the additional information and the
installation and basic operations of the software supplied with
the Sony Digital Photo Printer DPP-SV55. First read
“Operating instructions – Basic Operations” and then read
this manual and retain it for future reference.
• Never disassemble the printer.
• To disconnect the power cord, pull it out by
the plug. Never pull the power cord itself.
• When the printer is not going to be used for
an extended period of time, disconnect the
power cord from the wall outlet.
• Do not handle the printer roughly.
• To reduce the risk of electrical shock,
always unplug the printer from the
electrical outlet before cleaning and
servicing the printer.
6 CREATIVE PRINT button
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Displays the menu to make creative prints.
7 SAVE button
Saves an image on a “Memory Stick” or PC
card.
For advanced operation of the printer, also refer to “Operating
Instructions – Advanced Operations.”
If you no longer have the original box and
packing parts, use similar packing material so
that the printer will not be damaged while
transporting.
Cannot remove the print cartridge.
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Cartridge error indicator
The beeps sound.
m Turn the printer off then on. After the
motor sound stops, try to remove the
cartridge.
9 PRINT button
m Check that you operate with the correct
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Paper error indicator
procedures.
qk
qa ENTER/PRINT QTY button
qs CANCEL button
qd Arrow (B/b/V/v) button
On cleaning
The
or
indicator is lit or an error
ql
Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a
soft dry cloth, or a soft cloth lightly moistened
with a mild detergent solution. Do not use any
type of solvent, such as alcohol or benzine,
which may damage the finish.
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message is displayed.
On installation
• Avoid placing the printer in a location
subject to:
m Follow the instructions on the screen.
qf PICTURE button
Switches the thumbnail list and preview
image.
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vibration
high humidity
excessive dust
direct sunlight
qg PC card eject button
qh PC CARD insertion slot
qj “MEMORY STICK” insertion slot
qk Cartridge compartment lid
ql Paper tray compartment lid
w; Print cartridge eject lever
wa Print cartridge
On restrictions on duplication
If duplicating documents with the printer, pay
special attention to the following:
• Duplication of banknotes, coins, or
securities is against the law.
• Duplication of blank certificates, licenses,
passports, private securities, or unused
postal stamps is also against the law.
• TV program, films, video tapes, others’
portraits or other materials may be
copyrighted. Unauthorized video printing
of such materials may infringe the
If paper jams
extremely high or low temperatures
Take out the
paper tray to
remove the
• Do not use electrical equipment near the
printer. The printer will not work properly
in electromagnetic fields.
• The printer is designed to operate
horizontally. Never attempt to operate the
printer in a tilted position.
• Do not place heavy objects on the printer.
• Leave enough room around the printer so
that the ventilation holes are not blocked.
Blocking these holes may cause internal
heat build-up.
If the print paper jams, the
paper error
indicator lights and an error message is
displayed. Printing stops. Turn off and on the
printer and remove the jammed paper from
the paper outlet or take out the paper tray to
remove the jammed paper.
jammed paper.
Rear
1 USB connector
2 AC IN connector
3 VIDEO OUT connector
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Note
Pull out the
jammed paper
slowly.
DPP-SV55
If you cannot remove the jammed paper, contact
your Sony dealer.
provisions of the copyright law.
2000 Sony Corporation
Paper tray
1 lid
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About “Memory Stick” and
PC card
Specifications
Notice for users
Program © 2000 Sony Corporation
Documentation ©2000 Sony Corporation
The printer can read and write “Memory
Stick” and PC card (PCMCIA ATA compatible
type II flash memory cards with a power
specification of 5V or 3.3/5V). By using a
commercially available PC card adaptor, you
can also use Smart Media and other types of
compact flash cards.
Notes
Printing system
Print cartridge/Print Paper
See “Using the printing pack” of the
Operating Instructions – Basic Operations.
Power requirements
User Registration
To receive customer services, complete and
•You cannot use the PC cards with the power
specification of 3V only.
Sublimation dye transfer printing (Yellow/
Magenta/Cyan 3 pass)
Resolution
return the registration card included in your
package.
All rights reserved. This manual or the software
described herein, in whole or in part, may not be
reproduced, translated or reduced to any
machine readable form without prior written
approval from Sony Corporation.
•Do not insert other types of PC card into the
printer’s insertion slot. The printer may be
damaged.
•Do not drop, bent, or submit the “Memory Stick”
or PC card to external shock.
•Do not disassemble or modify the “Memory Stick”
or PC card.
•Avoid getting liquids on the “Memory Stick” or
PC card.
•Avoid using or storing the “Memory Stick” or PC
card in a location subject to:
– extremely high temperature such as the hot
inside of a car or the outdoors exposed to a
burning sun, or a place near a heater.
– direct sunlight
Screen
403 (H) x 403 (V) dpi
120 V AC, 60 Hz, 1.16 A
Any design data such as sample pictures
provided in this software cannot be modified or
duplicated except for the purpose of personal
use. Any unauthorized duplication of this
software is prohibited under copyright law.
Thumbnail list
Image processing
(for the US model)
1 Print preset (DPOF) indication
Indicates the image is DPOF preset for
printing by a digital still camera.
256 levels (8 bits for each Yellow/Magenta/
Cyan), approx. 16,770,000 colors
Printing size
152.4 (H) x 101.6 (V) mm (maximum, Post
Card Size, borderless) (6 x 4 inches)
Printing time
220 - 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz, 0.62A
(for the models for other areas)
Power consumption (standby mode)
Approximately 1 W
Operating temperature
5 ˚C to 35 ˚C (41 ˚F to 95 ˚F)
Dimensions
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IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY CORPORATION
BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL,
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CONSEQUENTIAL OR SPECIAL DAMAGES,
WHETHER BASED ON TORT, CONTACT, OR
OTHERWISE, ARISING OUT OF OR IN
CONNECTION WITH THIS MANUAL, THE
SOFTWARE OR OTHER INFORMATION
CONTAINED HEREIN OR THE USE THEREOF.
On “Memory Stick”
3 “Memory Stick”/PC Card indication
Please note that unauthorized duplication or
modification of others’ portraits or copyrighted
work could infringe the rights reserved by right
holders.
There are two types of “Memory Stick”:
general “Memory Stick” and “MagicGate
Memory Stick.” The “MagicGate Memory
Stick” is equipped with the MagicGate
copyright protection technology that uses
encryption technology. You can use both types
of “Memory Stick” with your printer.
However, because the printer does not support
the MagicGate standards, data recorded with
the printer is not subject to MagicGate
copyright protection.
Indicates the type of current media.
4 Protect indication
Indicates the image is protected by a digital
still camera.
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Approx. 90 seconds per sheet (Post Card
Size Paper)
Approx. 242 x 72 x 267 mm
5 Cursor (yellow frame)
Approx. 60 seconds per sheet (Small Size
Paper)
(w/h/d, excluding protruding parts)
Indicates the image with the cursor.
By breaking the seal of the envelope of the CD-
ROM package, you accept all the terms and
conditions of this agreement. If you do not accept
these terms and conditions, please return this
disk envelope unopened, along with the rest of
the package, immediately to the dealer where
you obtained it.
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(9 /8 x 2 /8 x 10 /8 inches)
– high humidity
– corrosive substances
– excessive dust
– electrostatic or electronic noises
6 Selection (orange)
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Indicates the image is selected.
(excluding the time for data processing and
data transferring from the personal
computer or “Memory Stick” or PC card)
Input/output connectors
USB connector (1)
(363 mm (14 /8 inches) of depth when the
paper tray is installed.)
Mass
qa 7 Image quantity indication
Displays the quantity of all the images inside
– magnetic fields
the card when no image is selected.
Approx. 2.1 kg (4 lb 10 oz)
(excluding the 0.1 kg (4 oz) paper tray)
•Avoid touching the connector of the “Memory
Stick” or contacting it with a metal object.
•When attaching a label to the “Memory Stick” as
specified in the illustration, use the label supplied
for the “Memory Stick” only. Do not use any other
labels.
•When storing and carrying the “Memory Stick” or
PC card, keep it in its original case to ensure
protection of important data.
•Avoid removing the “Memory Stick” or PC card
from the insertion slot or turning off the power of
the printer while the printer is accessing the
“Memory Stick” or PC card. Otherwise, data may
be rendered unreadable.
• When using a compact flash card or Smart Media,
use a commercially available PC card adaptor that
is compatible with the card. Attach the card into
the adaptor and then insert it into the printer. For
how to install the card and adaptor, refer to the
operating instructions of the PC card adaptor.
•Avoid inserting or removing the compact flash
card or Smart Media into or out of the PC card
adaptor while the PC card adaptor is inserted in
the printer. The data may be rendered unreadable
or erased.
Displays the quantity of the selected images
when an image is/images are selected.
Sony Corporation reserves the right to make any
modification to this manual or the information
contained herein at any time without notice.
The software described herein may also be
governed by the terms of a separate user license
agreement.
VIDEO OUTPUT connector (phono jack x 1) Supplied accessories
Preview image
8 Print cartridge indication
Indicates the type of print cartridge currently
loaded (S: Small Size).
To protect “Memory Stick” images
To prevent accidental erasure of important
image data, slide the write protect switch on
the “Memory Stick” to the write protect
position when you just view the images.
Only when you write, delete data, or format a
“Memory Stick,” slide it to the write enable
position.
1 Vp-p, 75 ohms (unbalanced),
sync negative
See “Unpacking the printer” of the
Operating Instructions – Basic Operations.
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9 Print quantity indication
Indicates the print quantity specified by
pressing ENTER button.
Slot
“Memory Stick” insertion slot (1)
PC card insertion slot (PCMCIA II) (1)
Compatible image file formats
JPEG: 4:4:4, 4:2:2, 4:2:0 (baseline JPEG)
BMP: 24 bits full color, Windows format
(Note that some versions of the file formats
may not be compatible.)
Design and specifications are subject to
change without notice.
0 Scroll bar
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Indicates the position of the image currently
displayed or selected in the total number of
images.
qa Guide message
Connector
Displays the simplified instructions for the
next step.
Write
protect
Write enable
position
Maximum number of files to be handled
999 files
position
qa
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LOCK
LOCK
Place the label here
Printed in Japan
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