Sony All in One Printer UP DR80MD User Manual

4-118-614-11(1)  
Digital Color Printer  
Instructions for Use  
UP-DR80MD  
© 2008 Sony Corporation  
 
Important EMC notices for use in the medical environments  
• The UP-DR80MD 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-DR80MD.  
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-DR80MD.  
Guidance and manufacturer’s declaration-electromagnetic emissions  
The UP-DR80MD is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below.  
The customer or the user of the UP-DR80MD should assure that it is used in such an environment.  
Emission test  
RF emissions  
Compliance  
Electromagnetic environment-guidance  
The UP-DR80MD 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.  
Group 1  
CISPR 11  
RF emissions  
The UP-DR80MD 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.  
Class B  
Class A  
CISPR 11  
Harmonic emissions  
IEC 61000-3-2  
Voltage fluctuations/  
flicker emissions  
Complies  
IEC 61000-3-3  
Warning  
If the UP-DR80MD 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.  
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Guidance and manufacturer’s declaration - electromagnetic immunity  
The UP-DR80MD is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The customer or the user of the  
UP-DR80MD should assure that it is used in such as environment.  
IEC 60601 test  
Immunity test  
Compliance level  
6 kV contact  
8 kV air  
Electromagnetic environment-guidance  
level  
Electrostatic  
discharge (ESD)  
6 kV contact  
Floors should be wood, concrete or ceramic tile. If floors are  
covered with synthetic material, the relative humidity should  
be at least 30%.  
8 kV air  
IEC 61000-4-2  
Electrical fast  
transient/burst  
2 kV for power  
supply lines  
2 kV for power  
supply lines  
Mains power quality should be that of a typical commercial or  
hospital environment.  
IEC 61000-4-4  
1 kV for input/  
output lines  
1 kV for input/  
output lines  
Surge  
1 kV differential  
mode  
1 kV differential  
mode  
Mains power quality should be that of a typical commercial or  
hospital environment.  
IEC 61000-4-5  
2 kV common  
mode  
2 kV common  
mode  
Voltage dips, short < 5% U  
< 5% U  
(> 95% dip in U )  
for 0.5 cycle  
Mains power quality should be that of a typical commercial or  
hospital environment. If the user of the UP-DR80MD requires  
continued operation during power mains interruptions, it is  
recommended that the UP-DR80MD be powered from an  
uninterruptible power supply or a battery.  
T
T
interruptions and  
voltage variations  
on power supply  
input lines  
(> 95% dip in U )  
for 0.5 cycle  
T
T
40% U  
40% U  
T
T
(60% dip in U )  
for 5 cycles  
(60% dip in U )  
for 5 cycles  
T
T
IEC 61000-4-11  
70% U  
70% U  
T
T
(30% dip in U )  
(30% dip in U )  
T
T
for 25 cycles  
for 25 cycles  
< 5% U  
< 5% U  
T
T
(> 95% dip in U )  
(> 95% dip in U )  
T
T
for 5 sec  
for 5 sec  
Power frequency  
(50/60 Hz)  
magnetic field  
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.  
IEC 61000-4-8  
NOTE: U is the a.c. mains voltage prior to application of the test level.  
T
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Guidance and manufacturer’s declaration - electromagnetic immunity  
The UP-DR80MD is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The customer or the user of the  
UP-DR80MD should assure that it is used in such as environment.  
IEC 60601 test  
Immunity test  
Compliance level  
Electromagnetic environment-guidance  
level  
Portable and mobile RF communications equipment should  
be used no closer to any part of the UP-DR80MD, 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  
Conducted RF  
IEC 61000-4-6  
3 Vrms  
3 Vrms  
3 V/m  
150 kHz to 80 MHz  
d = 1.2 P 80 MHz to 800 MHz  
d = 2.3 P 800 MHz to 2.5 GHz  
Radiated RF  
3 V/m  
Where P is the maximum output power rating of the  
transmitter in watts (W) according to the transmitter  
manufacturer and d is the recommended separation distance  
in meters (m).  
IEC 61000-4-3  
80 MHz to 2.5 GHz  
Field strengths from fixed RF transmitters, as determined by  
a
an electromagnetic site survey, should be less than the  
b
compliance level in each frequency range.  
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-DR80MD is used exceeds the applicable RF  
compliance level above, the UP-DR80MD should be observed to verify normal operation. If abnormal performance is  
observed, additional measures may be necessary, such as reorienting or relocating the UP-DR80MD.  
b Over the frequency range 150 kHz to 80 MHz, field strengths should be less than 3 V/m.  
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Recommended separation distances between portable and mobile RF communications equipment and the  
UP-DR80MD  
The UP-DR80MD is intended for use in an electromagnetic environment in which radiated RF disturbances are controlled.  
The customer or the user of the UP-DR80MD can help prevent electromagnetic interference by maintaining a minimum  
distance between portable and mobile RF communications equipment (Transmitters) and the UP-DR80MD 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  
80 MHz to 800 MHz  
800 MHz to 2.5 GHz  
d = 1.2 P  
0.12  
0.38  
1.2  
d = 1.2 P  
d = 2.3 P  
0.23  
0.73  
2.3  
0.01  
0.1  
1
0.12  
0.38  
1.2  
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 d in meters (m) can  
be estimated using the equation applicable to the frequency of the transmitter, where P is 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.  
Caution  
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.  
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.  
United States and Canada  
Plug Type  
Cord Type  
HOSPITAL GRADE*  
Min.Type SJT  
Min.18 AWG  
Minimum Rating for Plug 10A/125V  
and Appliance Couplers  
Safety Approval  
UL Listed and CSA  
2. Use the Power Cord (3-core mains lead) / Appliance  
Connector / Plug conforming to the proper ratings  
(Voltage, Ampere).  
*Note: Grounding reliability can only be achieved when the equipment is  
connected to an equivalent receptacle marked ‘Hospital Only’ or ‘Hospi-  
tal Grade’.  
For the customers in Europe  
The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 1-  
7-1 Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan.  
If you have questions on the use of the above Power Cord  
/ Appliance Connector / Plug, please consult a qualified  
service personnel.  
The Authorized Representative for EMC, medical devices,  
and product safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH,  
Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany.  
For any service or guarantee matters, please refer to the  
addresses given in separate service or guarantee  
documents.  
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Table of Contents  
Notes on the Handling of the Ink Ribbon and  
About the Self-Laminating Color Printing Pack  
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Introduction  
Location and Function of  
Parts and Controls  
Features  
Front  
The UP-DR80MD Digital Color Printer is a dye  
sublimation thermal transfer printer providing high quality  
and high resolution printing of computer image data on A4  
or letter size paper in full color (256 gradations process  
and 16.7 million colors).  
System Configuration  
Computer  
Controls the printer  
operations.  
A 1 ON/STANDBY switch/indicator  
USB cable  
When this switch is pressed, the indicator lights, and  
the printer enters the ready state. When it is pressed  
again, the indicator flashes and then goes out, and the  
printer enters the standby state.  
B Paper cover  
Printouts stack here.  
C Paper outlet  
Printouts are ejected here.  
D Vent openings  
UP-DR80MD Digital Color Printer  
E Media tray (page 13)  
The ink ribbon and paper are loaded here.  
F Stopper (page 17)  
Flip this stopper up in order to prevent the ejected  
printouts from falling.  
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Features / Location and Function of Parts and Controls  
 
         
G Indicators  
The indicators are as shown below:  
Rear  
A CLEANING indicator  
Lights while cleaning is in progress.  
B RIBBON/PAPER indicator  
Lights when an error involving the ink ribbon or  
paper occurs.  
C ALARM indicator  
A
USB connector  
Lights when an error such as a paper jam occurs.  
Connects to a computer equipped with the USB  
interface (which conforms to USB 2.0), using a USB  
cable (supplied).  
D PRINT indicator  
Lights while printing is in progress.  
B
Equipotential ground terminal connector  
Used to connect to a ground (equipotential) plug to  
bring the various parts of the system to the same  
potential.  
The location and cause of an error can be determined  
according to which of the indicators (PRINT,  
ALARM, RIBBON/PAPAER and CLEANING) are  
on or flashing. For details, refer to “Explanation of  
C Vent openings  
H STOP button (page 17)  
Press this button to stop a continuous printing  
operation.  
D ~AC IN connector (page 10)  
Use the power cord provided.  
When this button is pressed, the printer returns to  
ready state after the current page is printed and  
ejected.  
E Security slot  
Used to attach a security cable.  
F USB cable stopper (page 10)  
Fixes the USB cable to prevent it from being  
disconnected.  
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Location and Function of Parts and Controls  
 
 
Preparation  
Connections  
After connecting a USB connecting cable (supplied) to the  
printer and the computer, connect the power cord. For  
details about the printer connection, refer to the manuals  
for the computer or other peripheral devices.  
Supplied Accessories  
This printer is packed together with the following  
accessories. Check that nothing is missing from your  
package.  
USB Port Connection  
Paper holder  
(pink) (1)  
Paper holder  
(blue) (1)  
UP-DR80MD  
USB cable 1-824-211-41 (SONY) (1)  
Before Using this Printer (1)  
CD-ROM (1)  
Cleaning ribbon (1)  
Software License Agreement (1)  
Note  
to (USB)  
connector  
to ~AC IN connector  
Power cord  
Retain the original carton and packing materials in case  
you have to transport this unit in the future.  
to wall outlet  
USB connecting  
cable (supplied)  
Computer  
Securing the USB cable  
After you connect the USB cable to the printer, it is  
recommended that you use the cable stopper to secure the  
USB cable to prevent it from being accidentally  
disconnected.  
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Supplied Accessories / Connections  
 
           
Notes  
• Follow the connection procedures described in the  
computer manual.  
• Make sure that the USB cable is connected securely at  
both ends.  
• The printer driver software provided with the printer is  
not suitable for using the printer connected to a network.  
• Operation of the printer is not guaranteed for connection  
to a USB hub.  
Installing the Printer Driver  
After connecting the printer to your computer, turn on the  
printer. For details on installation, refer to the install guide  
and ReadMe file included on the supplied CD-ROM.  
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Connections  
 
   
Handling paper rolls  
Operation  
• Place the paper roll vertically on the stable place, when  
opening the wrapping. If you open the wrapping holding  
it with hands or placing it horizontally, you may drop it.  
Dropping may result in an injury.  
• Be sure not to open the wrapping with a knife such as a  
cutter. This may damage a paper roll and ink ribbon and  
you may not be able to use them for printing.  
• Whenever you set down a paper roll, place it standing on  
its end as show in the figure below. If you place it on its  
side, it could roll of the surface and fall, possibly causing  
personal injury.  
Before Printing  
Once the printer is connected to the computer (page 10),  
before you can actually begin printing you must load the  
paper and the ink ribbon as described below.  
Notes on the Handling of the Ink  
Ribbon and Paper  
Compatible ink ribbon and paper  
• Be sure to use only ink ribbon and paper that is intended  
specifically for use with this printer.  
• Always use the ink ribbon and paper provided in the  
same package together. Each printing pack contains two  
ink ribbons rolls and two paper rolls.  
• For details on the ink ribbon and paper that can be used  
• Always hold a paper roll securely with two hands.  
Dropping a paper roll could cause personal injury. Any  
dust on the printing surface will result in poor printout  
quality.  
Handling the ink ribbon  
• Do not separate the two spools of the ink ribbon before  
loading it in the printer.  
• An IC board is built into one of the spools. Do not touch  
the terminals of the IC board, and do not allow them to  
come into contact with metal objects, etc. Furthermore,  
do not strike, bend or drop the ink ribbon; doing so could  
make the ink ribbon unusable.  
Hold securely with two hands  
Notes on storing ink ribbons and paper  
• Do not store ink ribbons and paper in locations exposed  
to high temperatures, high humidity, dust, or direct  
sunlight.  
• Do not open the ink ribbon and paper packages until you  
are ready to use them.  
• If it is necessary to store a partially used ink ribbon or  
paper roll for an extended period of time, it is  
recommended that they be stored in their original bags.  
IC board  
• Do not attempt to re-use a used ink ribbon.  
• Do not rewind the ink ribbon.  
• Do not touch the surface of the ink ribbon, and do not  
leave it exposed in a dusty location. Fingerprints and  
dust on the surface of the ink ribbon can cause smudges  
in printed output, and can damage the thermal head.  
• Since, like other color dyes, the dyes used in this ink  
ribbon may discolor over time, the product will neither  
be replaced nor be warranted against any color change.  
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Before Printing  
 
     
3
Load the ink ribbon in the media tray.  
Place the ink ribbon in the media tray so that the IC  
board of the ink ribbon is positioned as shown in the  
figure below.  
Loading the Ink Ribbon and Paper  
When using the printer for the first time, it is necessary to  
first load the paper and ink ribbon.  
1
Make sure that the printer is not performing an  
operation, and then pull out the media tray.  
As shown in the figure below, hook your fingers under  
the bottom edge of the media tray and pull the tray  
out, using your other hand to support the media tray  
from the bottom.  
IC board  
Lock released  
Note  
If there is any slack in the cleaning ribbon after it is  
placed in the tray, take up the slack by turning the  
spool in the direction indicated by the arrow in the  
following figure.  
The media tray is normally locked in place when it is  
in the printer. The lever that releases the media tray is  
located behind the bottom edge of the tray. To unlock  
the tray, simply pull the lever with your fingers.  
Notes  
Direction to  
turn spool  
• Be careful not to drop the media tray when pulling  
it out. Dropping the media tray may result in an  
injury. When pulling out and inserting the media  
tray, hold the handle part with one hand and support  
the media tray from the bottom with the other hand,  
while making sure both of your hands are securely  
holding the media tray.  
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Set the selector for the paper holder (blue).  
Turn the knob on the paper holder (blue) selector to  
match the size of the paper roll.  
Selector  
• Do not leave the media tray partially opened. When  
performing work on the media tray, pull it out of the  
printer completely.  
• Perform the work while the removed tray is placed  
on a stable surface.  
• Do not set the media tray down in a dusty location.  
Dust can cause smudges in printed output, and can  
damage the thermal head.  
2
Separate the two spools of the ink ribbon.  
Knob  
The selector settings and paper rolls correspond as  
follows.  
• A4 (A4 size):  
LT (letter size):  
UPC-R80MD  
UPC-R81MD  
• 8" (8-inch width): Not used  
Note  
Do not turn the selector beyond the range of the paper  
size marks when setting it. Doing so may result in  
damage.  
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Before Printing  
 
       
5
Insert the paper holders into the paper roll.  
The hook on the selector snaps into the notch on  
the bobbin marked by the arrow.  
A pink paper holder and a blue paper holder are  
provided with the printer. Insert these paper holders  
into the ends of the paper roll as shown in the figure  
below, with the pink paper holder in the end closer to  
the pink adhesive label and the blue paper holder in  
the end closer to the blue label.  
Label (blue)  
Label (pink)  
Bobbin  
Selector  
Paper holder (blue)  
Note  
There are two hooks on the selector: one indicated by  
the V mark and the other on the opposite side of the  
selector. Do not install the selector so that the hook on  
the side opposite of the V mark is in the notch on the  
bobbin marked by the arrow, as doing so could result  
in damage to the paper holder.  
Paper holder (pink)  
Notes  
• If the edges of the paper on the ends of the paper roll  
are not even, it is necessary to make the edges even  
(being careful not to crumple the edges while doing  
so) before placing the paper roll in the media tray.  
Using a paper roll with uneven edges can cause a  
malfunction.  
2 Turn the selector in the direction indicated by the  
arrow in the figure below until it clicks into place.  
• Do not strike or squeeze the paper roll. Doing so  
could break or bend the paper roll, and could result  
in poor printing quality.  
• If inserting the paper holder into the paper roll is  
difficult when loading the paper roll, squeeze the  
roll from both sides to restore its shape.  
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Load the paper roll in the media tray.  
1 Open the media tray cover.  
• Correctly insert the paper holders all the way.  
If the paper holder selector comes off  
The selector could come off if you drop the blue paper  
holder. Follow the procedure described below to  
reattach the selector to the paper holder.  
1 As shown in the figure below, put the selector in  
the bobbin, line up the V mark on the selector  
with the arrow on the bobbin, and then push the  
selector into place.  
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Before Printing  
 
   
2 Place the paper roll in the media tray so that the  
arrow on the label points toward the ink ribbon  
side. You can load the paper roll in the correct  
direction by matching the colors of the paper  
holders inserted into the paper roll with the colors  
on the media tray.  
Note  
Be certain to remove the labels completely. If the  
labels are not peeled off carefully, they can leave  
adhesive on the paper. Leaving any of the label in the  
printer can cause a malfunction.  
Blue  
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Insert the media tray into the printer.  
Push the media tray in until it clicks into place.  
Pink  
3 Close the media tray cover so that it clicks into  
place.  
Notes  
• Dropping the media tray while it is loaded with  
paper and ink ribbon could cause personal injury.  
Always use two hands when carrying the media  
tray, supporting the media tray from the bottom.  
Note  
Once the paper roll has been loaded, do not touch the  
printing surface (the inner surface of the paper roll).  
Fingerprints or sweat on the surface of the paper, or  
even creases in the paper, could result in poor printing  
quality.  
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Carefully peel off the adhesive labels from the paper  
roll in the direction indicated by the arrow.  
• Make sure that the leading edge of the paper does  
not extend to the ink ribbon. If the leading edge of  
the paper touches the ink ribbon, it can cause a  
malfunction.  
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Before Printing  
 
     
the thermal head could result in a burn. Also, be  
careful not to scratch the thermal head.  
2
3
Open the cover of the media tray and remove the  
paper roll.  
Remove the paper holders from the paper roll.  
• Removing the adhesive labels before closing the  
cover can cause a malfunction.  
If the ink ribbon becomes torn while still in use  
Cellophane tape, etc., can be used to repair a torn ink  
ribbon so that the remainder of the ribbon can be used.  
Note  
Replacing the Ink Ribbon and Paper  
Once the ink ribbon or paper have been used to print the  
specified number of sheets, follow the procedure described  
below to replace the ink ribbon and paper.  
Be sure to retain the paper holders for use with the  
next paper roll. Do not discard the paper holders.  
4
Remove the ink ribbon.  
Notes  
• Be sure to replace the ink ribbon and the paper roll at the  
same time.  
• The ink ribbon and paper roll both contain excess  
material. Even if there appears to be some excess ink  
ribbon or paper remaining, replace both with a new ink  
ribbon and paper roll. Attempting to use the remaining  
excess ink ribbon or paper can cause a malfunction.  
Roll together the two spools of the ink ribbon that you  
just removed.  
1
Make sure that the printer is not performing an  
operation, and then pull out the media tray.  
Notes  
• If the media tray does not pull out, do not force it  
out. Press the 1 ON/STANDBY switch to enter the  
standby state, and then press the switch again to turn  
the printer ON. Try pulling the media tray again  
after the printer finishes initializing.  
• After a printing operation is completed, the thermal  
head is very hot. When pulling out the media tray,  
be careful not to touch the thermal head. Touching  
5
Load the new ink ribbon and paper.  
For details on how to load ink ribbon and paper, refer  
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Before Printing  
 
     
Do not open the media tray while printing is in  
progress.  
Printing  
Before printing  
• Is the printer connected to a computer? (page 10)  
• Has the printer driver been installed? (page 11)  
• Has the media tray been properly loaded? (page 13)  
If the media tray is opened, printing stops and the  
PRINT, ALARM, RIBBON/PAPER, and  
CLEANING indicators all light simultaneously. In  
such an event, press the 1 ON/STANDBY switch  
once to enter the standby state and then press the  
switch again to turn the printer ON, and check that  
there is no paper jam or the ink ribbon is not broken.  
Also, if printing was partway through, cut off the  
used part of the paper roll with a pair of scissors or  
the like before using the printer.  
1 ON/STANDBY switch  
Paper outlet  
Paper cover  
Notes  
Storing printed images  
• Avoid storing printouts in a location subject to high  
temperatures, high humidity, excessive dust or direct  
sunlight. Such conditions could result in fading.  
• Do not stick tape on a printout. Also, do not let printouts  
come into contact with materials which contain  
plasticizers, such as erasers or desk mats.  
• Do not allow volatile organic solvents, such as alcohol,  
to come into contact with printouts.  
Stopper  
STOP button  
Cancelling continuous printing  
Press the STOP button. Printing of the current item  
finishes, and then the printer enters the ready state once the  
printout is ejected.  
1
Press the printer 1 ON/STANDBY switch to turn on  
the power of the printer.  
The 1 ON/STANDBY indicator lights and  
initialization of the printer begins.  
When printing is disabled  
The PRINT, ALARM, RIBBON/PAPER, and  
CLEANING indicators light simultaneously during  
initialization of the printer, and go out when  
initialization is complete.  
The printer will not operate if the ALARM, RIBBON/  
PAPER or CLEANING indicator is on. For details, see  
If the ink ribbon runs out while continuous  
printing  
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3
Turn the computer on.  
The printer terminates the printing operation. Once the  
new ink ribbon is loaded, the printing operation  
automatically resumes and the remaining images are  
printed.  
Using the computer, initiate a printing operation.  
The PRINT indicator flashes while the image data is  
being received, and then remains steadily lit while  
printing is in progress.  
Using the stopper  
To prevent ejected printouts from falling off of the paper  
cover, insert your finger in the depression on the edge of  
the stopper and then flip the stopper up in the direction  
indicated by the arrow in the diagram below.  
Notes  
• Do not place objects on the paper cover that will  
obstruct printing. Doing so may result in damage.  
• Although the paper being printed may come into  
view in the paper outlet while printing is in  
progress, do not touch the paper until printing is  
completed. Doing so could result in misoperation.  
• Do not allow more than 10 printouts to accumulate  
on the paper cover. Leaving too many printouts on  
the paper cover could cause a paper jam.  
• Do not press the 1 ON/STANDBY switch to enter  
the standby state while printing is in progress.  
Doing so may cause a paper jam or the ink ribbon to  
break.  
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Printing  
 
     
When removing and then reloading a partially  
used paper roll  
If the paper roll is not tightly rolled, roll it up more tightly  
before reloading it.  
Note  
When removing a partially used paper roll, be sure to place  
the media tray on a stable surface before beginning.  
If you drop the media tray while it contains a paper roll, it  
could cause personal injury.  
When removing and inserting the media tray, be sure  
to use both hands, with one hand holding the handle  
and the other hand supporting the media tray from the  
bottom.  
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Printing  
 
 
malfunction. Also, if the printing pack is used in this  
state, spots are likely to appear on the printout.  
• To store a half-used printing pack, replace it in its  
original packing and reseal the package. If possible, keep  
the sealed printing pack in a cool, dark location. To  
subsequently use the printing pack, place it, in its sealed  
package, in a warm room for several hours. Doing so  
prevents condensation from forming when the printing  
pack is removed from its package.  
Miscellaneous  
Precautions  
Safety  
• Operate the printer using the power source specified in  
• Be careful not to damage the power cable by placing or  
dropping heavy objects on it; it is dangerous to use the  
unit with a damaged power cable.  
• If you do not intend to use the printer for a long time,  
press the 1 ON/STANDBY switch on the printer to  
enter the standby state and then remove the power plug.  
• Unplug the power cable by grasping the plug, not the  
cable itself.  
On Transportation  
When transporting the printer, be certain to first  
remove all accessories, including the ink ribbon and  
paper. Carrying the printer with accessories installed can  
later cause the printer to malfunction. It is recommended  
that the ink ribbon and paper roll be stored in their original  
bags.  
Cleaning  
• Do not disassemble the unit. There is a danger of electric  
shock from the internal parts.  
• Be careful not to spill water or other liquids on the unit, or  
to allow combustible or metallic material to enter the  
cabinet. If used with foreign matter in the cabinet, the unit  
is liable to fail, or present a risk of fire or electric shock.  
• If the unit malfunctions or if a foreign body falls into the  
cabinet, disconnect the power immediately and consult  
your Sony service facility or your Sony dealer.  
Note  
Before you clean the printer, be sure to press the 1 ON/  
STANDBY switch to enter the standby state and then  
remove the power plug.  
When the cabinet becomes dirty  
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 benzene  
or chemical cloth, which may damage the finish.  
Installation  
• Avoid placing the unit in a location subject to:  
– mechanical vibration  
– high humidity  
– excessive dust  
– direct or excessive sunlight  
Cleaning the internals of the printer  
– extremely high or low temperatures  
Ventilation holes are provided on the back of the unit to  
prevent the unit from overheating. Be careful not to  
obstruct them with other objects or by covering the unit  
with a cloth etc.  
If printouts begin to appear with lines or marks on them,  
clean the internals of the printer according to the procedure  
described below.  
To maintain print quality, we recommend that you perform  
regular cleaning once a month or once after every 10  
printing packs used.  
On condensation  
• If the printer is subjected to wide and sudden changes in  
temperature, such as when it is moved from a cold room  
to a warm room or when it is left in a room with a heater  
that tends to produce quantities of moisture,  
condensation may form inside the printer. In such cases  
the printer will probably not work properly, and may  
even develop a fault if you persist in using it. If moisture  
condensation forms, turn off the power and leave the  
printer standing for at least one hour.  
1
Make sure that the printer is not performing an  
operation, and then pull out the media tray.  
2
3
Confirm whether there is paper inside.  
Remove the ink ribbon.  
For details on how to remove the ink ribbon, see step  
• If the printing pack is subjected to wide and sudden  
changes in temperature, condensation may form on the  
ink ribbon or paper inside. This will cause the printer to  
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Precautions  
 
             
4
Load the cleaning ribbon.  
For details on how to load the cleaning ribbon, see  
Ink Ribbon and Paper  
Laminate Color Printing Pack UPC-R80MD  
Contains two color ink ribbons and two rolls of paper (A4-  
size width).  
Laminate Color Printing Pack UPC-R81MD  
Contains two color ink ribbons and two rolls of paper  
(Letter size width).  
IC board  
Printable quantity  
The number of printouts that can be made with a single set  
of ink ribbon and paper is shown below.  
Note  
Printing pack  
Number of sheets  
Print size  
UPC-R80MD UPC-R81MD  
If there is any slack in the cleaning ribbon after it is  
placed in the tray, take up the slack by turning the  
spool in the direction indicated by the arrow in the  
following figure.  
50 sheets  
A4  
50 sheets  
Letter  
Notes  
• Do not change the ink ribbon and paper roll when they  
are only partially used. Doing so can cause problems.  
The number of printouts indicated above is not  
quarantined.  
• When the ink ribbon is used up, replace both the ink  
ribbon and the paper roll.  
Direction to  
turn spool  
5
6
Insert the media tray into the printer.  
When the printer finishes initializing, the  
CLEANING indicator flashes and cleaning starts  
automatically.  
When cleaning is completed, the CLEANING  
indicator turns off.  
Make sure that the printer is not performing an  
operation, and then pull out the media tray.  
7
8
9
Remove the cleaning ribbon.  
Load the ink ribbon.  
Insert the media tray into the printer.  
Notes  
• Store the cleaning ribbon in a location without dust (such  
as in a bag).  
• Place the removed media tray on a stable surface when  
loading and removing the cleaning ribbon.  
• Dropping the media tray while paper is loaded may  
result in an injury. When pulling out and inserting the  
media tray, hold the handle part with one hand and  
support the media tray from the bottom with the other  
hand, while making sure both of your hands are securely  
holding the media tray.  
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Ink Ribbon and Paper  
 
   
Degree of safety in the presence of a  
flammable anesthetic mixture with air  
or with oxygen or nitrous oxide:  
Not suitable for use in the presence of  
a flammable anesthetic mixture with  
air or with oxygen or nitrous oxide  
Mode of operation:  
Specifications  
Power requirements  
100 to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz  
3.4 to 1.4 A  
Operating temperatures  
5 °C to 35 °C (41 °F to 95 °F)  
Operating humidity  
20% to 80% (no condensation)  
Operating pressure  
700 hPa to 1,060 hPa  
Storage and transport temperature  
–20 °C to +60 °C (–4 °F to +140 °F)  
Storage and transport humidity  
20% to 80% (no condensation)  
Storage and transport pressure  
700 hPa to 1,060 hPa  
Input current  
Continuous  
Notes  
Always verify that the unit is operating properly before use.  
SONY WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES OF ANY  
KIND INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO,  
COMPENSATION OR REIMBURSEMENT ON  
ACCOUNT OF FAILURE TO PRINT CONTENT OF ANY  
TYPE OR LOSS OF DATA DUE TO FAILURE OF THIS  
UNIT OR ITS PRINTING MEDIA, ASSOCIATED  
SOFTWARE, EXTERNAL STORAGE, OR OTHER  
EXTERNAL DEVICE.  
SONY WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES OF ANY  
KIND INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO,  
COMPENSATION OR REIMBURSEMENT ON  
ACCOUNT OF THE LOSS OF PRESENT OR  
Dimensions  
Weight  
Approx. 317 × 425 × 207 mm (w × d × h)  
Approx. 11.5 kg  
Printing system Dye transfer sublimation thermal printing  
Thermal head 11.83 dot/mm, 2,560 dots (301 dpi)  
PROSPECTIVE PROFITS DUE TO FAILURE OF THIS  
UNIT, EITHER DURING THE WARRANTY PERIOD OR  
AFTER EXPIRATION OF THE WARRANTY, OR FOR  
ANY OTHER REASON WHATSOEVER.  
Gradations  
8-bit (256-level) processing each for  
yellow, magenta, and cyan  
Maximum print size  
A4 size: 202 × 287 mm  
Letter size: 208 × 269 mm  
Picture elements  
About the Self-Laminating Color  
Printing Pack (UPC-R80MD/R81MD)  
A4 size: 2,392 dots × 3,400 dots  
Letter size: 2,464 dots × 3,192 dots  
Approximately 76 seconds (A4 size)  
Approximately 72 seconds (Letter size)  
Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0)  
Printing time  
Interface  
Accessories supplied  
Paper holder (pink) (1)  
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.  
Paper holder (blue) (1)  
Cleaning ribbon (1)  
For the customers in Europe  
The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 1-  
7-1 Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan.  
The Authorized Representative for EMC, Medical devices,  
and product safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH,  
Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany.  
TEL: (0)711 5858 0 FAX: (0)711 5858 235  
USB cable 1-824-211-41 (SONY) (1)  
Before Using this Printer (1)  
CD-ROM (1)  
Software License Agreement (1)  
Optional accessories  
Ink ribbon/paper roll  
Self-Laminating Color Printing Pack  
UPC-R80MD  
Self-Laminating Color Printing Pack  
UPC-R81MD  
Precautions  
• Store unopened paper rolls in a cool dark place.  
• Open paper rolls only when ready to use.  
• Please refer to the printer’s instruction manual about  
how to load the paper roll.  
Design and specifications are subject to change without  
notice.  
• Promptly load the paper roll into the tray and place into  
the printer.  
• This paper roll is specifically designed for Sony printers.  
Do not use with printers from other manufacturers.  
Medical Specifications  
Protection against electric shock:  
Class I  
Protection against harmful ingress of  
water:  
Ordinary  
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Specifications  
 
   
Symptom  
Possible causes and remedies  
Troubleshooting  
If a problem appears, check the following troubleshooting  
guide first and perform whatever action is necessary to  
solve the problem. If the problem persists, turn off the  
printer and consult with your Sony dealer.  
The media tray  
cannot be opened.  
The power may have been turned off  
during the printing operation.  
tPress the 1 ON/STANDBY switch  
to turn on the power of the printer  
and initialize the printer.  
The printer may not have been able to  
recover from an error.  
tPress the 1 ON/STANDBY switch  
to enter the standby state and then  
press the 1 ON/STANDBY switch  
again to turn on the power. If the  
media tray still cannot be opened,  
press the 1 ON/STANDBY switch  
to enter the standby state and then  
disconnect the power cord and  
contact your dealer.  
Symptom  
Possible causes and remedies  
The printer does not  
print even though  
images are being sent  
The printer is in the standby state (the  
1 ON/STANDBY indicator is not lit).  
t Press the 1 ON/STANDBY switch.  
The printer is not connected properly.  
t Check the connections (page 10).  
from the computer.  
The printer does not  
print.  
An indicator on the printer is  
displaying an error status.  
on page 23 and take the appropriate  
action.  
The fan turns when  
the printer is in the  
ready state.  
The printer is performing temperature  
control. This is not a malfunction.  
The paper roll cannot  
be loaded in the  
media tray.  
The paper roll is being loaded with the  
colors of the paper holders and the  
colors on the media tray incorrectly  
matched.  
t Load the paper roll so that the  
colors of the paper holders and the  
colors on the media tray match  
The paper does not  
feed.  
The paper roll is loaded with the colors  
of the paper holders and the colors of  
the labels affixed to the paper roll  
incorrectly matched.  
t Load the paper roll so that the  
colors of the paper holders and  
colors of the labels affixed to the  
paper roll match (page 14).  
The paper roll is loaded with the left  
and right reversed (when the paper roll  
has been reloaded).  
t Load the paper roll in the proper  
direction (page 15).  
The paper holder selector does not  
match the size of the paper roll.  
t Set the selector properly (page 13).  
The label affixed to the paper roll has  
not been peeled off.  
t Peel the label off properly  
The paper roll is wound to loosely.  
t Rewind the paper roll and then load  
The leading edge of the paper roll is  
folded.  
t Cut off the folded part so that the  
paper becomes straight (page 24).  
The print area is  
printed offset.  
The paper holder selector does not  
match the size of the paper roll.  
tSet the selector properly (page 13).  
There are marks and  
stripes on the print  
side.  
The thermal head is dirty.  
t Perform the cleaning operation  
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Troubleshooting  
 
 
Indicator  
Status  
Possible causes and remedies  
Explanation of Indicators  
All of  
On  
The printer is initializing.  
tAfter pressing the 1 ON/  
STANDBY switch to turn on the  
printer, this indicator remains lit  
while the printer is initializing.  
Wait until initialization is  
complete.  
CLEANING,  
RIBBON/  
PAPER,  
ALARM,  
and PRINT  
The meanings of the indicators on the printer when they  
are on or flashing are described below.  
Indicator  
Status  
Possible causes and remedies  
The media tray was opened during  
printing.  
1 ON/  
STANDBY  
(green)  
On  
The printer is turned on.  
Flashing The printer is entering the standby  
state.  
tPress the 1 ON/STANDBY  
switch to enter the standby state,  
press the 1 ON/STANDBY  
switch again to turn on the  
power, and then check the ink  
ribbon and paper roll.  
CLEANING On  
(orange)  
The cleaning ribbon is loaded.  
tRemove the cleaning ribbon.  
Flashing Cleaning in progress.  
A serious failure has occurred.  
tPress the 1 ON/STANDBY  
switch to enter the standby state,  
and then press the 1 ON/  
STANDBY switch again to turn  
on the power. If the printer is still  
unable to recover from the  
failure, press the 1 ON/  
RIBBON/  
PAPER  
(orange)  
On  
One of the following causes.  
A paper roll has not been loaded.  
t Load a paper roll (page 14).  
An ink ribbon has not been loaded.  
tLoad an ink ribbon (page 13).  
The ink ribbon has been used up.  
tLoad a new ink ribbon and paper  
STANDBY switch to enter the  
standby state and then  
disconnect the power cord and  
contact your dealer.  
A ribbon error has occurred.  
tCheck that an ink ribbon has  
been loaded properly.  
The paper roll is the wrong size.  
tSet the paper holder selector  
properly (page 13).  
1)  
During continuous printing, the PRINT indicator lights at the  
same time if there are still images remaining.  
1)  
ALARM  
(orange)  
On  
On  
On  
One of the following causes.  
The media tray is not closed.  
tClose the media tray properly.  
A paper jam has occurred in the  
printer.  
tRemove the jammed paper  
The paper outlet is full of printouts.  
tRemove the printouts that are  
blocking the paper outlet.  
RIBBON/  
PAPER,  
One of the following causes.  
The paper roll has run out.  
tLoad a new ink ribbon and paper  
A paper feed error has occurred.  
tCheck the ink ribbon and paper  
roll.  
A paper eject error has occurred.  
tCheck the ink ribbon and paper  
roll.  
1)  
ALARM  
PRINT  
(green)  
Printing is in progress.  
Flashing Image data is being received.  
Flashing The printer is waiting until the thermal  
slowly  
head reaches a temperature at which  
printing is possible. Once that  
temperature is reached, the PRINT  
indicator will light.  
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Explanation of Indicators  
 
   
If there is no printing on the paper  
Make sure that the leading edge of the paper is not  
creased or wrinkled.  
If the leading edge is creased or the paper is wrinkled,  
cut off the leading edge or wrinkled portion with a  
pair of scissors or the like.  
If a paper jam occurs  
While the printer is printing, if the ALARM indicator  
lights and any of the following messages appears on the  
computer monitor, it is possible that a paper jam has  
occurred in the printer:  
“A paper jam has occurred. Remove the jammed paper.”  
“A paper jam has occurred. Printing has stopped. Remove  
the jammed paper and then resume printing.”  
“There is a problem with a motor or a sensor. Printing has  
stopped. Turn the printer off and then back on again, and  
then resume printing.”  
If a paper jam has occurred, follow the procedure  
described below to check the status of the paper roll.  
3
4
Tighten any looseness in the paper roll (page 18), and  
close the media tray cover until it snaps into place.  
1
Make sure that the printer is not performing an  
operation, and then pull out the media tray.  
Insert the media tray into the printer.  
Lock released  
To the printer  
Note  
Notes  
If the media tray does not pull out, do not force it out.  
Press the 1 ON/STANDBY switch to enter the  
standby state, and then press the switch again to turn  
the printer ON. Try pulling the media tray again after  
the printer finishes initializing.  
• When removing the paper roll, be sure to place the media  
tray on a stable surface before beginning.  
• If you drop the media tray while it contains a paper roll,  
it could cause personal injury. When removing and  
inserting the media tray, be sure to use both hands, with  
one hand holding the handle and the other hand  
supporting the media tray from the bottom.  
• When cutting the paper roll, be sure to cut so that the  
leading edge of the paper is straight. Loading the paper  
into the printer with the leading edge cut as follows may  
result in damage to the printer.  
2
Open the media tray cover, check whether there is  
printing on the paper, and cut the paper.  
Cut the paper as follows.  
If there is printing on the paper  
Cut off the printed portion with a pair of scissors.  
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If a paper jam occurs  
 
   
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