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Digital Photo Printer

Operating Instructions

Before operating this printer, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference. For using the supplied software, refer to the Sony Digital Photo Printer Utility for MS300/MS300E Users Guide.

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Avant dutiliser cette imprimante, veuillez lire attentivement ce manuel et le conserver pour toute rfrence ultrieure. Pour utiliser le logiciel fourni, reportez-vous au Guide de lutilisateur relatif lutilitaire dimprimante photo numrique (Sony Digital Photo Printer Utility for MS300/MS300E).

DPP-MS300/MS300E

1999 by Sony Corporation

WARNING

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.
For the customers in the U.S.A. WARNING
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help.
This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the products enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

ATTENTION:

Pictures and/or Sound distortion may occur if this product is positioned in close proximity to equipment emitting electromagnetic radiation.

CAUTION

To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert.
The nameplate and graphical symbol are located on the bottom enclosure.

Attention

Sony shall assume no responsibility for any accidental or consequential damages or loss of the recording contents which may be caused by use or malfunction of the printer, Memory Stick or PC card.
For the customers in the U.S.A. and Canada DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM ION BATTERY. LITHIUM ION BATTERY. DISPOSE OF PROPERLY.
You can return your unwanted lithium ion batteries to your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center. Note: In some areas the disposal of lithium ion batteries in household or business trash may be prohibited. For the Sony Service Center nearest you call 1-800-222-SONY (United States only). For the Sony Factory Service Center nearest you call 416-499-SONY (Canada only). Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion battery.
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.
This product conforms with the following European Directives: 72/73EEC, 93/68/EEC (Low Voltage Directive) 83/336/EEC, 92/31/EEC (EMC Directive)
This equipment complies with EN55022 Class B and EN50082-1 for use in the following areas: residential, business, and light-industrial. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits set out in the EMC Directive using a connection cable shorter than 3 meters (9.8 feet).

Television Set input selector to VIDEO.
Memory Stick/PC card selection switch
Video connection cable (supplied)
To VIDEO OUTPUT Notes If the Memory Stick does not fit into the slot properly, confirm the position of the Memory Stick/PC card selection switch and the direction of the notch and arrow on the Memory Stick. Then re-insert it into the slot. Do not attempt to force the Memory Stick into or out of the slot. Otherwise, the Memory Stick or the printer may be damaged. With the notch facing left and the arrow facing forward on the left

Memory Stick

Slide the Memory Stick/PC card selection switch to the right so that the Memory Stick insertion slot opens. With the notch facing left and the arrow facing forward on the left, insert the Memory Stick into the Memory Stick insertion slot until it clicks into place.
Ejecting the Memory Stick Push the Memory Stick further into the insertion slot and let it pop out. After it pops out, remove it slowly.
Tip By using a commercially available PC card adaptor, you can also use Smart Media or other types of compact flash cards (page 46).

Inserting a PC card

Television Set input selector to VIDEO. Memory Stick/PC card selection switch
PC card ejection button Video connection cable (supplied)
To VIDEO OUTPUT With the arrow facing upward on the left Notes If the PC card does not fit into the slot properly, confirm the position of the Memory Stick/PC card selection switch and the direction of the arrow on the PC card. Then re-insert it into the slot. Do not attempt to force the PC card into or out of the slot. Otherwise, the PC card or the printer may be damaged.

PC card

Slide the Memory Stick/PC card selection switch to the left so that the PC card insertion slot opens. With the arrow facing upward on the left, insert the PC card into the PC card insertion slot until it clicks into place.
Ejecting the PC card Press the PC card ejection button. After the PC card pops out, remove it slowly.
Connecting the printer (continued)
Connecting to video equipment
When printing images from video equipment such as a digital still camera or video camera, use the supplied video connection cable to connect the video equipment and the printer. Also connect the printer to the television to display the images to be printed. For printing operations, see page 24.
Digital still camera or video camera equipped with a video output connector Or Video camera or similar device equipped with an S-video output connector
If the video equipment has an S-video output connector Connect it to the S VIDEO INPUT connector of the printer using the optional S-video connection cable so that you can get better picture quality. In this case, you do not need to connect the video connector. When both the S VIDEO INPUT and VIDEO INPUT connectors of the printer are connected The input signals from the S VIDEO INPUT connector are automatically selected. Notes Before making connections, turn off the power of the printer, the video equipment and television. Also refer to the instruction manual of the video equipment.

Video connection cable (not supplied) To VIDEO INPUT
S-video connection cable (not supplied) To S VIDEO INPUT

To VIDEO OUTPUT

: Signal flow
Notes Before making connections or plugging in a cable, turn off the power of the printer, your PC, and the monitor. Also refer to the instruction manual of your PC. Use a shielded printer cable which is shorter than 6 feet 6 inches (2 m). You may not be able to use the printer and the printer driver on a network or a commercially available printer buffer. If your computer does not match the D-sub 25pin plug Use a commercially available cable having an Anfenole full 36-pin plug for the printer, and a plug that is compatible with your computer.

Connecting to a computer

When printing images from an IBM PC/AT compatible computer, connect the printers parallel port to the printer port of your personal computer (PC) and install the supplied Sony Digital Photo Printer Utility for MS300/MS300E. You can transfer the images from a Memory Stick or PC card into your PC hard disk and make a variety of prints. For how to install and operate the software including printing from your PC, refer to the supplied Users Guide. Use a commercially available connection cable with a D-sub 25-pin plug (male) for your computer and an Anfenole full 36-pin plug for the printer:
To the printer port (D-sub 25-pin plug)
Printer cable (not supplied)

an IBM PC/AT compatible

To the parallel port (Anfenole full 36-pin plug)
Connecting the AC power cord
After you make the connections, connect the supplied AC power cord to the AC power connector of the printer and then to the AC outlet.

AC Power cord (supplied)

To the AC outlet Setting Up

Adjusting the clock

By adjusting the clock of the printer, you can record the time when the images were captured from your video equipment. You can also automatically start the calendar with the current month when making a calendar print. Once you adjust the clock, the clock is maintained with the battery even if you turn off the power.
Turn on the power of the printer. The POWER indicator lights up.

POWER switch

POWER indicator
Press MENU. The menu appears on your television.

Cursor

SELECT ALL IMAGES DELETE FORMAT CLOCK SET

Television screen

Note The following CLOCK SET example shows the screen for the DPPMS300.
If the cursor ( ) does not appear on CLOCK SET, press V/ to move the cursor to CLOCK SET and v press ENTER. The CLOCK SET display turns yellow and the clock setting display appears.

Press b. The cursor appears on the month (for the DPP-MS300) or the day (for the DPP-MS300E).

01. 1999 01:00 AM

Cancelling the menu operations Press MENU. The menu display disappears without saving the settings. The printer returns to standby mode. Confirming the clock setting Follow the steps 1 through 3. The current clock setting appears on the screen. To return to the previous screen, press MENU.
Press V/ to set the the month (for the DPP-MS300) v or the day (for the DPP-MS300E). Pressing V increases the item. Pressing v decreases the item.
Press b. The cursor moves to the next item.
Repeat steps 4 and 5 to set all of the items: month, day, year, hour and minute (for the DPP-MS300) or day, month, year, hour and minute (for the DPP-MS300E). If you want to set the previous item, press B.

MAY 10. 1999 09:35 AM

Press ENTER. The clock setting display disappears. Press MENU. The menu disappears and the printer returns to standby mode.
Using print packs (not supplied)
Notes Use the set of print paper and print cartridge supplied together in the same carton. If you use them in a different combination, proper printing results may not be obtained, or a paper jam or other trouble may occur. If there are fingerprints or dusts on the printing surface of the Super Coat print paper, the printing quality may deteriorate. For good printing quality, we suggest you use the automatic feeder VPF-A3. About the number of prints Each print cartridge allows you to print only the same number of prints as the number of print paper supplied in the print pack. If you print with paper that has already been printed once or with left over paper, the cartridge may run out prematurely.
You need an optional print pack designed for the printer. The pack contains print paper and a print cartridge for printing. Select the print pack from the following according to the type of printing you will do: VPM-P50STA Designed for 50 standard prints. Contains one print cartridge for printing 50 sheets and two sets of 25 sheets of standard print paper. VPM-P50WSA Designed for 50 prints of full-screen stickers. Contains one print cartridge for printing 50 sheets and two sets of 25 sheets of adhesive-labels. VPM-P50S02B Designed for 50 prints of 2-split stickers. Contains one print cartridge for printing 50 sheets and two sets of 25 sheets of 2-cut adhesive-labels. VPM-P50S16A Designed for 50 prints of 16-split stickers. Contains one print cartridge for printing 50 sheets and two sets of 25 sheets of 16-cut adhesive-labels. VPM-P50LAB Designed for 50 Super Coat prints. Contains one print cartridge for printing 50 sheets and two sets of 25 sheets of Super Coat print paper.

Insert the print paper sheet by sheet. Use the print paper designated for this printer only.
Turn on the power of the printer. The POWER indicator lights up. Follow printing procedures. After pressing PRINT, the paper supply indicator flashes. For details, see pages 19 to 35.
Insert the print paper straight with its blank printing surface facing up and along the guide to the left of the paper inlet. Insert the paper until less than 2 cm (approx. 0.8 inches) remains. The paper is automatically loaded when printing starts.

Less than 2 cm

Inserting the print paper (continued)
Notes on storing the print paper Avoid placing the print paper in a location subject to: high temperatures high humidity excessive dust direct sunlight When you are going to store partially-used print paper for an extended period of time, store it in its original bag.
When you use the optional automatic feeder VPF-A3
You can automatically print up to 25 sheets. To attach the automatic feeder, press PUSH on the automatic feeder insertion port cover on the front panel of the printer. When you close the cover, press PUSH until it locks. For details, refer to the operating instructions for the automatic feeder VPF-A3.
Printing an image from a Memory Stick or PC card
Notes Avoid getting liquids on the Memory Stick or PC card or using them in areas subject to high humidity. Otherwise, data may be rendered unreadable. The printer can handle and display up to 256 image files. If there are more than 256 images stored in the Memory Stick or PC card, use the supplied Sony Printer Utility for MS300/MS300E to display and handle the remaining images.
You can select an image recorded on the Memory Stick or PC card and print it in full-size ( standard print).

Preparation

Standard print

PRESET PRINT

4 Preparation2

CAPTURE

PICTURE

Preparations

Note Make sure PRESET PRINT is set to OFF.
Turn on the printer and television and set the input selector of the television to VIDEO. The POWER indicator lights up. Set the Memory Stick/PC card selection switch so that the desired insertion slot opens. Set INPUT SELECT to MEMORY STICK/PC CARD.
Printing an image from a Memory Stick or PC card (continued)
Notes When the access indicator is lit, do not eject the Memory Stick or PC card. Otherwise, they may crash. An image which is damaged or has some kind of trouble does not appear in the image list. FILE ERROR appears on the display. If there are no images stored in the Memory Stick or PC card, NO FILE appears on the display. Depending on the type of digital still camera or video camera, it may take some time for the thumbnail list to be displayed. Scrolling the pages When multiple pages exist, you can scroll through the pages. To display the next page (when appears at the bottom-right), move the white frame to the bottom line of the image list and press v. To display to the previous page (when appears at the top-right), move the white frame to the top line and press V. The access indicator flashes and the page changes.

Notes To print a quicklymoving image without blur, select VIDEO MOTION for blur compensation*. To print a still or slightly-moving image in good picture quality, select VIDEO STILL for no blur compensation. Blur compensation for such an image may deteriorate printing resolution. It is not recommended that you select an image while pausing the video equipment because the picture quality will deteriorate. Select the image while playing them back. Set INPUT SELECT before pressing CAPTURE. * Blur compensation When you set INPUT SELECT to VIDEO MOTION, the selected image appears on the screen and a horizontal red line moves from the top to the bottom on the left half of screen, then moves from the top to the bottom on the right half of screen. During this sequence, if there is motion blur on the image, the printer automatically compensates for the image (blur compensation). When the blur compensation ends, the screen becomes dark once and the print image appears on the screen.
You can capture the input image from the video equipment connected to the VIDEO INPUT connector of the printer and print it in full-size ( standard print).

1 Preparation2 1

CLEAR ALL

POWER indicator PICTURE

Turn on the printer and television and set the input selector of your television to VIDEO. The POWER indicator turns on. Set INPUT SELECT to VIDEO MOTION or VIDEO STILL.
To print rapid-motion pictures input from video camera or deck still or slightly-moving pictures input from video camera or deck still pictures input from digital still camera or video camera
Selector position VIDEO MOTION VIDEO STILL VIDEO STILL
Printing an image from video equipment (continued)
Note When the print mode dial (index), is set to you cannot store an image on the memory by pressing CAPTURE.
Set the print mode dial to
Start playback on the video equipment. While the INPUT indicator lights up, the playback picture appears on the screen ( input picture). For details on playing back on your video equipment, refer to the instruction manual of your equipment.

Input image

When you select VIDEO MOTION When you set INPUT SELECT to VIDEO MOTION, the selected image is blurcompensated in step 3. Re-selecting the image Press PICTURE. The playback picture appears on the screen. If you press CLEAR ALL, the printer is reset to standby mode. Perform printing procedures from the beginning.
Press CAPTURE when the picture you want to print appears on the screen. The selected full-size image appears in the center of the screen, and the MEMORY indicator lights up.

Print image

Notes While printing, never move or turn off the printer; the print cartridge or paper may become stuck. If this happens, turn the printer off and on, and resume printing from the beginning. Do not insert another sheet of print paper until you remove the printed sheet. While printing, the print paper is partially ejected from the paper outlet several times. Never pull out the paper forcibly. Avoid storing the paper with the printed faces touching each other or in contact with rubber or plastic products including vinyl chloride or plasticizer for an extended period of time; the ink may transfer on to them.
Printing direction The image displayed your television is printed in the direction as shown below.
When printing ends, a beep sounds and the print paper automatically emerges from the print outlet. Remove the print from the printer. After you remove the print paper, the printing indicator turns off.
Printing the same image again Make sure that the desired image is displayed on the screen, then press PRINT. With the optional automatic feeder VPF-A3, you can print the same image continuously up to 25 times on separate sheets.

Printing the date

Note You can print the date only when the images date data is recorded in the DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) format.
When printing an image in the Memory Stick or PC card, you can print the date recorded together with the still image shot with your digital still camera or video camera.
Before you begin 1 Turn on the printer and television and set the input selector of your television to VIDEO. 2 Set INPUT SELECT to MEMORY STICK/PC CARD. 3 Set PRESET PRINT to OFF.

Set DATE to ON.

Date is not printed. Date is printed.
Note You cannot print the date when you print an image directly from your video equipment.
Select the desired print using the print mode dial. You can select standard printing (page 20), split printing (page 27) or index printing (page 33). Insert a Memory Stick or PC card and select the image(s) for printing. For details of operating procedures, refer to the pages for the corresponding printing mode.
Press PRINT and insert the print paper. The selected image is printed with the date.

Making split prints

Printing images from a Memory Stick or PC card
You can make prints divided into multiples of 1/2-, 1/4- or 1/16-size pictures. You can select the same image, or different images for the split print.
Before you begin 1 Turn on the printer and television and set the input selector of your television to VIDEO. 2 Set INPUT SELECT to MEMORY STICK/PC CARD. 3 Set PRESET PRINT to OFF. 4 Insert a Memory Stick or PC card into the Memory Stick or PC card insertion slot.
Select the type of split using the print mode dial. You can select 2-split, 4-split, 16-split planes of the same image or different images.

2-split printing using different images 2-split printing using the same image
4-split printing using different images Printing the date You can print the date recorded on the image by setting DATE to ON. 16-split printing using different images
4-split printing using the same image
16-split printing using the same image
Making split prints (continued)
Select the image. When selecting the same image for all the split planes: 1 Press the arrow buttons to move the white frame to the image you want to print, then press ENTER. (The blue frame appears inside the white frame.) 2 If you want to make other same image prints, repeat step 1. When selecting different images for each split plane:
Re-selecting the image Move the white frame to the image you want to cancel and press ENTER. The blue frame disappears and the selection is canceled. If you want to re-select the image after displaying the actual print image, press PICTURE to return to the thumbnail screen, then repeat step 2. Re-selecting the type of split Press PICTURE so that the thumbnail screen appears. Re-select the split type using the print mode dial. You can use the selected images, or change the selection. Canceling the operation Press CLEAR ALL. The selected image is removed and the printer returns to standby mode. Perform printing procedures from the beginning. Note If you press PRINT when the actual print image is displayed, only the displayed image is printed.
1 Press the arrow buttons to move the white frame to the image you want to print, then press ENTER. (The blue frame appears inside the white frame.) 2 Repeat step 1 to select images for the split planes in the desired order. The pictures are placed from the upper left to the lower right on the sheet in order of the selection, not in order of the image list. You can also select an image from different pages. If you select more images than the number of split planes, the images are automatically placed on the next print. Displaying the actual print image Press CAPTURE. The actual print image with the white frame (for the same image split printing) or the blue frame (for different image split printing) appears in the center of the screen. To display multiple split prints, press V or v. To return to the thumbnail list, press PICTURE.
4-split printing using different images
Press PRINT and insert the print paper. The selected images are printed.
Printing images from video equipment
You can make prints divided into multiples of 1/2-, 1/ 4- or 1/16-size pictures. You can also select the same image, or different images for the split print.

Before you begin 1 Turn on the printer and television and set the input selector of your television to VIDEO. 2 Set INPUT SELECT to VIDEO MOTION or VIDEO STILL.
16-split printing using different images
Select the image. When selecting the same image for all the split planes: 1 Turn on your video equipment and start playback. 2 Press CAPTURE when the picture you want to print appears on the screen. The memory image is displayed in the split planes selected in the step 1. When selecting different images for each split plane:
When you select 4split printing
When you select VIDEO MOTION When you set INPUT SELECT to VIDEO MOTION, the selected image is blurcompensated in step 2. Re-selecting the image Press CLEAR ALL. The selected image is removed and the printer returns to standby mode. Perform printing procedures from the beginning. You can also press CAPTURE again while the MEMORY indicator is flashing to reselect the image. When you select split printing with the same image, you can also press PICTURE to display the input picture, then reselect a new image. Note You cannot select a number of images that exceeds the number of selected split planes.
1 Turn on your video equipment and start playback. 2 Press CAPTURE when the picture you want to print appears on the screen. The memory image is displayed in the first plane of the split planes selected in the step 1. 3 Press PICTURE so that the input picture appears in the screen. 4 Repeat steps 2 through 3 until you select images for all of the split planes. The selected pictures are allocated as follows: upper left n upper right n lower left n lower right.
When you select 4-split printing

Making a calendar

You can make a 12-month calendar with an image from a Memory Stick, PC card or video equipment. Before you begin 1 Turn on the printer and television and set the input selector of your television to VIDEO. 2 When printing from a card, set INPUT SELECT to MEMORY STICK/PC CARD. When printing from video equipment, set INPUT SELECT to VIDEO MOTION or VIDEO STILL. 3 Set PRESET PRINT to OFF.

Select dial.

(calendar print) using the print mode

Calendar print

1 1999
Select the image for printing. When printing from a Memory Stick or PC card 1 Insert a Memory Stick or PC card into the Memory Stick or PC card insertion slot. 2 Press the arrow buttons to move the white frame to the image you want to print, then press ENTER. (The blue frame appears inside the white frame.) 3 Press CAPTURE.
Making a calendar (continued)
When you select VIDEO MOTION When you set INPUT SELECT to VIDEO MOTION, the selected image is blurcompensated in step 2. Selecting a different image When printing from a Memory Stick or PC card: Press V or v to display the next or previous image in the image thumbnail list. To return to the thumbnail list, press PICTURE. When printing from video equipment: Press PICTURE to display the input images and re-select the image for printing again. You can also press CAPTURE again while the MEMORY indicator is flashing to re-select the image. Note If you do not adjust the clock correctly, the calendar does not start with the current month. See Adjusting the clock on page 12 to set the clock.

MS/PC CARD FULL

LOCKED
Deleting Memory Stick or PC card images
Notes An image, once deleted, will be lost forever. Before deleting an image, double-check that it is the right one. You can delete up to 256 images. If the Memory Stick or PC card is in write protect status, you cannot delete the images. If the image is protected, the protect mark (H) appears left above the image of the thumbnail list on the screen. FILE PROTECT is displayed if you try to delete the image. To release protection, refer to the operating instructions of your digital still camera or video camera. While DELETING is displayed, do not turn off the power, remove the Memory Stick or PC card from the insertion slot, or press other operation buttons on the printer. The Memory Stick or PC card may be damaged. Cancelling the deletion Make sure that CANCEL is selected in step 3 and press ENTER. Cancelling the menu operations Press MENU. The menu display disappears without saving the settings.
You can delete the images on a Memory Stick or PC card. Before you begin 1 Turn on the printer and television and set the input selector of your television to VIDEO. 2 Set INPUT SELECT to MEMORY STICK/PC CARD. 3 Set PRESET PRINT to OFF. 4 Insert a Memory Stick or PC card into the Memory Stick or PC card insertion slot.
Select the image to be deleted. 1Press the arrow buttons to move the white frame to the image you want to delete, then press ENTER. (The blue frame appears inside the white frame.) 2If you want to delete other images, repeat step 1.
Press MENU. The menu appears on the television.
Press V/ to move the cursor ( ) to DELETE and v press ENTER. The confirmation dialog appears.

SELECT ALL IMAGES

DELETE

FORMAT CLOCK SET

DELETE? OK CANCEL
Press B to select OK and press ENTER. The selected images are deleted. Press MENU. The menu display disappears and the printer returns to standby mode.
Notes When you format a Memory Stick or PC card, all the images including protected files are deleted. Before formatting, double-check the contents. If the Memory Stick or PC card is in write protect status, you cannot format the images. Check that the Memory Stick or PC card is in the write enable status. While FORMATTING is displayed, do not turn off the power, remove the Memory Stick or PC card from the insertion slot, or press other operation buttons on the printer. The Memory Stick or PC card may be damaged. If a disk error occurred during formatting or the formatted card cannot be read or written with your digital still camera, format it again with the digital still camera. Cancelling the formatting Make sure that CANCEL is selected in step 2 and press ENTER.

Formatting the card

You can format a Memory Stick or PC card. Before you begin 1 Turn on the printer and television and set the input selector of your television to VIDEO. 2 Set INPUT SELECT to MEMORY STICK/PC CARD. 3 Set PRESET PRINT to OFF. 4 Insert a Memory Stick or PC card into the Memory Stick or PC card insertion slot.
Press MENU. The menu appears on the television. Press V/ to move the cursor ( ) to FORMAT v and press ENTER. The confirmation dialog appears.

SELECT ALL IMAGES DELETE

FORMAT

CLOCK SET

FORMAT? OK CANCEL
Press B to select OK and press ENTER. The Memory Stick or PC card is formatted. Press MENU. The menu display disappears and the printer returns to standby mode.

Precautions

On safety
Operate the printer on 110 to 120 V AC (for the DPPMS300) or 220 to 240 V AC (for the DPP-MS300E), 50/60 Hz only. Be careful not to set or drop any heavy objects on the power cord, or to damage the 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. 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.

On installation

Avoid placing the printer in a location subject to: vibration high humidity excessive dust direct sunlight extremely high or low temperatures 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.

On moisture condensation

If the printer is brought directly from a cold location to warm location or placed in an extremely warm or humid room, moisture may condense inside the unit. 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 occurs, turn off the power and do not use the printer for at least one hour.

On transport

When you transport the printer, remove the print cartridge from the printer and put the printer in the original box with the protective packaging. 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.

On cleaning

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.
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. Paintings, photographs, and books under copyright cannot be duplicated without permission of the copyright holder, unless you use the duplications for private purposes.

About Memory Stick

Memory Stick is the removable storage media used with a digital still camera, video camera, or PC. You can easily display, save and delete the images.
Notes on using the Memory Stick
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 next page, use the label supplied for the Memory Stick only. Do not use any other labels. Do not drop, bent, or submit the Memory Stick to external shock. Do not disassemble or modify the Memory Stick. Avoid getting liquids on the Memory Stick. Avoid using or storing the Memory Stick 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 high humidity corrosive substances excessive dust When storing and carrying the Memory Stick, keep it in its original case to ensure protection of important data. Avoid removing the Memory Stick from the insertion slot while the access indicator is litthe printer is reading or writing the data on the Memory Stick.
In the following cases, the stored data may be damaged or erased: when turning off the power of the printer or when removing the Memory Stick from the insertion slot while the printer is accessing the Memory Stick. when using the Memory Stick near magnets or magnetic fields

To protect images

If the indicators are on

If you cannot print, check the indicators on the front panel.
INPUT indicator MEMORY indicator Paper supply indicator Cartridge error indicator Printing indicator
Note The POWER indicator always lights up while the printer is turned on.
The cartridge error indicator lights. m The print cartridge is not loaded. Insert the print cartridge (page 15). m The print cartridge has run out. Change the print cartridge (page 16). The printer will start printing automatically. Both the cartridge error and paper supply indicators flash. m The combination of the print paper and print cartridge is not proper. Use the correct type of print paper for the print cartridge you are using (page 14). When you use the optional automatic feeder, remove it the from the printer, then insert the print paper and reinstall the automatic feeder. The paper supply indicator and printing indicators light up. m No paper is inserted. Insert the print paper (page 17). When you use the optional automatic feeder, remove it the from the printer, then insert the print paper and reinstall the automatic feeder.
The MEMORY indicator flashes. m The printer is processing the data for storing to the internal memory. It takes some time before it can operate again. The cartridge error, paper supply and printing indicators flash. m Print paper is jammed. See If the print paper is jammed on page 52. The cartridge error, paper supply, printing, INPUT, and MEMORY indicators flash. m An error has occurred. Turn off the printer, then turn on again.
If the print paper is jammed
If the print paper is jammed, the cartridge error, paper supply and printing indicators flash and printing stops. Turn off the power and remove the jammed paper. Remove the jammed paper from the paper outlet on the rear panel.

Print paper

Pull out the jammed paper slowly.
Remove the jammed paper from the automatic feeder.
Notes When you print from video equipment, printing may not resume automatically even after you have removed the jammed paper. In this case, turn the power off and on. Then, try printing from the video equipment after capturing the desired image again. If you cannot remove the jammed paper, contact your Sony dealer.