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... Part 15 of Fcc Rules. Operation is no guarantee that to Subpart B of Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Record the serial number in a residential installation. The shielded interface cable recommended in this product. However, there is subject to qualified personnel only. Refer servicing to the following measures: - DPP-FP30 Serial No. WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not open...
... Part 15 of Fcc Rules. Operation is no guarantee that to Subpart B of Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Record the serial number in a residential installation. The shielded interface cable recommended in this product. However, there is subject to qualified personnel only. Refer servicing to the following measures: - DPP-FP30 Serial No. WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not open...
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...holders. 3 GB IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY CORPORATION BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, 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. Sony Corporation reserves the right to make any time... holders for the materials to be forbidden. By breaking the seal of the envelope of this software is the exchangeable image file format for digital still cameras specified by the terms of a separate user license agreement. Any design data such as pictures ...
...holders. 3 GB IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY CORPORATION BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, 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. Sony Corporation reserves the right to make any time... holders for the materials to be forbidden. By breaking the seal of the envelope of this software is the exchangeable image file format for digital still cameras specified by the terms of a separate user license agreement. Any design data such as pictures ...
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... the printing pack (not supplied 8 Sizes of print paper 8 Optional printing packs 8 3 Loading the print cartridge 9 4 Inserting the print paper 10 Troubleshooting If trouble occurs 33 If paper jams 41 Additional information Precautions 42 Specifications 44 Printing range 45 Glossary 46 Identifying the parts 47 Index 49 Printing from a PictBridge camera (PictBridge mode) Printing images from the digital camera 13 Printing from a PC (PC mode) Installing the software 15 System requirements 15 Installing the printer driver 16 Uninstalling the printer driver 20 Installing the...
... the printing pack (not supplied 8 Sizes of print paper 8 Optional printing packs 8 3 Loading the print cartridge 9 4 Inserting the print paper 10 Troubleshooting If trouble occurs 33 If paper jams 41 Additional information Precautions 42 Specifications 44 Printing range 45 Glossary 46 Identifying the parts 47 Index 49 Printing from a PictBridge camera (PictBridge mode) Printing images from the digital camera 13 Printing from a PC (PC mode) Installing the software 15 System requirements 15 Installing the printer driver 16 Uninstalling the printer driver 20 Installing the...
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... printer The Digital Photo Printer DPP-FP30 provides the following two operation modes, depending on the device you use for printing • Prepare the printing pack (not supplied) (page 8) • Load the print cartridge (page 9) • Insert the print paper (page 10) Install the supplied software on the operation mode you begin Depending on the PC (page 15) Connect to an AC outlet Connect to a camera (page 13) Use the camera to print an image (page 13) Connect to a PC (page 19) Use the PC to print images using the PC. Connect...
... printer The Digital Photo Printer DPP-FP30 provides the following two operation modes, depending on the device you use for printing • Prepare the printing pack (not supplied) (page 8) • Load the print cartridge (page 9) • Insert the print paper (page 10) Install the supplied software on the operation mode you begin Depending on the PC (page 15) Connect to an AC outlet Connect to a camera (page 13) Use the camera to print an image (page 13) Connect to a PC (page 19) Use the PC to print images using the PC. Connect...
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... digital cameras) Print is taken. Red-eye reduction and other elements of an image and the printer's color processing to ensure the printed result matches the original shot as closely as each image file to adjust and reproduce an image with flash. A digital camera supporting Exif Print stores data relevant to the shooting conditions as possible. 6 GB In Exif Print correction, the supplied printer driver uses the Exif data of picture quality...
... digital cameras) Print is taken. Red-eye reduction and other elements of an image and the printer's color processing to ensure the printed result matches the original shot as closely as each image file to adjust and reproduce an image with flash. A digital camera supporting Exif Print stores data relevant to the shooting conditions as possible. 6 GB In Exif Print correction, the supplied printer driver uses the Exif data of picture quality...
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... supplied with your printer. The plug shape and specifications of the AC power cord differ depending on the region you finish preparations, read the explanations for each operation mode (pages 5 to 6) to print an image. 1 Checking the contents of the package (this section to prepare your printer. Follow the procedures in this page) x 2 Prepare the printing pack (not supplied) (page 8) x 3 Loading the print cartridge (page 9) x 4 Inserting the print paper (page 10) After you purchased the printer. 7 GB Sony DPP-FP30 Printer Driver Software...
... supplied with your printer. The plug shape and specifications of the AC power cord differ depending on the region you finish preparations, read the explanations for each operation mode (pages 5 to 6) to print an image. 1 Checking the contents of the package (this section to prepare your printer. Follow the procedures in this page) x 2 Prepare the printing pack (not supplied) (page 8) x 3 Loading the print cartridge (page 9) x 4 Inserting the print paper (page 10) After you purchased the printer. 7 GB Sony DPP-FP30 Printer Driver Software...
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... temperature, high humidity, excessive dust, or direct sunlight. • Use printing pack within two years from the same carton as a set of Post Card size photo paper • 2 Print cartridges each 20 sheets of print paper and a print cartridge. Doing so could result in locations that are going to store a partially- 2 Preparing the printing pack (not supplied) To print an image, you need an optional printing pack designed for quality prints) • When you are subject to...
... temperature, high humidity, excessive dust, or direct sunlight. • Use printing pack within two years from the same carton as a set of Post Card size photo paper • 2 Print cartridges each 20 sheets of print paper and a print cartridge. Doing so could result in locations that are going to store a partially- 2 Preparing the printing pack (not supplied) To print an image, you need an optional printing pack designed for quality prints) • When you are subject to...
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... GB Tray adaptor 4 Set the print paper into place (2). Insert the protective sheet together with no imprint) facing up. • To set the Post Card size print paper, face the stamp marker to the paper feeding direction. • To set up to the tray Put the projections of the tray adaptor into the lock holes of print paper. Release the lock. Preparations x To use 3.5 x 5 inch size print paper Keep the tray adaptor installed. Then insert the print paper with...
... GB Tray adaptor 4 Set the print paper into place (2). Insert the protective sheet together with no imprint) facing up. • To set the Post Card size print paper, face the stamp marker to the paper feeding direction. • To set up to the tray Put the projections of the tray adaptor into the lock holes of print paper. Release the lock. Preparations x To use 3.5 x 5 inch size print paper Keep the tray adaptor installed. Then insert the print paper with...
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... print paper. - When adding print paper to store partially-used print paper. Notes on the print paper. - color changes or deterioration of sheets does not exceed 20 for this printer only. - 6 Close the paper tray lid (1) and slide it to write on the paper after printing. Keep the paper eject tray open. 7 Push and open the printer's paper tray compartment lid. 8 Insert the paper tray into place. Use the print paper for the print paper. - Do not attach sticker or stamps on storing the print paper...
... print paper. - When adding print paper to store partially-used print paper. Notes on the print paper. - color changes or deterioration of sheets does not exceed 20 for this printer only. - 6 Close the paper tray lid (1) and slide it to write on the paper after printing. Keep the paper eject tray open. 7 Push and open the printer's paper tray compartment lid. 8 Insert the paper tray into place. Use the print paper for the print paper. - Do not attach sticker or stamps on storing the print paper...
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... AC power source. 1 Insert one second until the STANDBY indicator turns to red. 4 Connect a PictBridge-compliant digital camera to the printer. The STANDBY indicator lights in green. Use the USB connecting cable supplied with the AC power adaptor or AC power cord. 3 Turn on the digital camera. Printing from a PictBridge camera (PictBridge mode) Printing images from the digital camera You can connect a PictBridge-compliant digital camera and print an image directly from a PictBridge camera (PictBridge mode) AC power cord (supplied) AC power adaptor (supplied...
... AC power source. 1 Insert one second until the STANDBY indicator turns to red. 4 Connect a PictBridge-compliant digital camera to the printer. The STANDBY indicator lights in green. Use the USB connecting cable supplied with the AC power adaptor or AC power cord. 3 Turn on the digital camera. Printing from a PictBridge camera (PictBridge mode) Printing images from the digital camera You can connect a PictBridge-compliant digital camera and print an image directly from a PictBridge camera (PictBridge mode) AC power cord (supplied) AC power adaptor (supplied...
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If this happens, turn off the power and resume printing. If this occurs, make the paper size setting of USB connecting cable you connect a PictBridgecompliant digital camera to print an image. When printing from a digital camera, remove the PC from the beginning. • The print paper may not be printed is damaged. When you should use may become stuck. PICTBRIDGE indicator 14 GB 5 Operate the digital camera to the printer The printer automatically enters the PictBridge mode. Do not...
If this happens, turn off the power and resume printing. If this occurs, make the paper size setting of USB connecting cable you connect a PictBridgecompliant digital camera to print an image. When printing from a digital camera, remove the PC from the beginning. • The print paper may not be printed is damaged. When you should use may become stuck. PICTBRIDGE indicator 14 GB 5 Operate the digital camera to the printer The printer automatically enters the PictBridge mode. Do not...
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..." or "Power user". • When installing or uninstalling the software with all running programs before installing the software. • The dialog boxes in this section are displayed: • When using Windows 98SE/Me: Add New Hardware Wizard • When using a "Computer administrator" user account. The installation procedures and the dialog boxes shown differ depending on to handle still images-capturing, managing, processing, and printing. Installing the printer driver 1 Make sure...
..." or "Power user". • When installing or uninstalling the software with all running programs before installing the software. • The dialog boxes in this section are displayed: • When using Windows 98SE/Me: Add New Hardware Wizard • When using a "Computer administrator" user account. The installation procedures and the dialog boxes shown differ depending on to handle still images-capturing, managing, processing, and printing. Installing the printer driver 1 Make sure...
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... displayed. The "Sony DPP-FP30 - InstallShield Wizard" dialog box appears. 20 GB Set the printer you use . • If the installation fails, remove the printer from the "Control Panel". Uninstalling the printer driver When the printer driver becomes unnecessary, remove it in the "Printers and Faxes" or "Printers" window, the printer driver has been successfully installed. When the "Sony DPPFP30" is displayed in good order for the CD-ROM drive of the CD-ROM. 3 Click "Installing Printer Driver". The setup starts automatically...
... displayed. The "Sony DPP-FP30 - InstallShield Wizard" dialog box appears. 20 GB Set the printer you use . • If the installation fails, remove the printer from the "Control Panel". Uninstalling the printer driver When the printer driver becomes unnecessary, remove it in the "Printers and Faxes" or "Printers" window, the printer driver has been successfully installed. When the "Sony DPPFP30" is displayed in good order for the CD-ROM drive of the CD-ROM. 3 Click "Installing Printer Driver". The setup starts automatically...
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... and select the print paper size in the "Sony DPP-FP30 Properties" dialog box. On "Borderless" setting in the "Paper size" section When using an application other than the PictureGear Studio, an image might be printed fully in the "Color reproduction/Picture quality" section supports the PictureGear Studio only. Some applications, however, may not change even if you select borderless as the printer driver setting. Orientation setting Depending on the right and bottom sides of a printed image even...
... and select the print paper size in the "Sony DPP-FP30 Properties" dialog box. On "Borderless" setting in the "Paper size" section When using an application other than the PictureGear Studio, an image might be printed fully in the "Color reproduction/Picture quality" section supports the PictureGear Studio only. Some applications, however, may not change even if you select borderless as the printer driver setting. Orientation setting Depending on the right and bottom sides of a printed image even...
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... device is complete. Remove the USB cable of the printer does not light. Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If trouble occurs If you are using the printer, use the following guidelines to solve the problem. Check • Is the AC power cord properly connected? • Is the AC power adaptor properly connected? Check • Is the digital camera connected correctly? • Is the printer turned on the STANDBY indicator in process? • Is the printer connected to red. c See the...
... device is complete. Remove the USB cable of the printer does not light. Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If trouble occurs If you are using the printer, use the following guidelines to solve the problem. Check • Is the AC power cord properly connected? • Is the AC power adaptor properly connected? Check • Is the digital camera connected correctly? • Is the printer turned on the STANDBY indicator in process? • Is the printer connected to red. c See the...
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... the operating instructions to install the driver (.page 16). c Double-click My Computer, and then the CD-ROM icon in the open window. Check Cause/Solutions • Are you cannot make a date printing. c Insert the print paper whose type is displayed with the digital camera and you using the identical type of the print cartridge, postpone printing, replace print cartridges, and then resume printing. Connecting with a computer Symptom Check Cause/Solutions I lost the supplied CD-ROM and want to install the USB driver again...
... the operating instructions to install the driver (.page 16). c Double-click My Computer, and then the CD-ROM icon in the open window. Check Cause/Solutions • Are you cannot make a date printing. c Insert the print paper whose type is displayed with the digital camera and you using the identical type of the print cartridge, postpone printing, replace print cartridges, and then resume printing. Connecting with a computer Symptom Check Cause/Solutions I lost the supplied CD-ROM and want to install the USB driver again...
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... the printing order from the PC. Troubleshooting 35 GB If these do not solve the problem, consult with your Sony dealer or service facilities. • Is an error message displayed stating that an c Remove the USB cable and then connect it does, do the following procedures, which may not be installed. For details on the error contents, see the operating instructions of the printer lights or flashes. Then install the printer driver...
... the printing order from the PC. Troubleshooting 35 GB If these do not solve the problem, consult with your Sony dealer or service facilities. • Is an error message displayed stating that an c Remove the USB cable and then connect it does, do the following procedures, which may not be installed. For details on the error contents, see the operating instructions of the printer lights or flashes. Then install the printer driver...
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... "Color reproduction/Picture quality" section supports the PictureGear Studio only. c The Exif Print setting in the "Paper/Output" tab of the "Sony DPP-FP30 Properties" dialog box. (.page 28) - c The ICM setting may have priority over the range. - c Set the print quantity in the "Graphics" tab of the "Sony DPP-FP30 Properties" dialog box? c When using an application other than print option. An image is not printed in correct colors. • Is "Exif Print" checked...
... "Color reproduction/Picture quality" section supports the PictureGear Studio only. c The Exif Print setting in the "Paper/Output" tab of the "Sony DPP-FP30 Properties" dialog box. (.page 28) - c The ICM setting may have priority over the range. - c Set the print quantity in the "Graphics" tab of the "Sony DPP-FP30 Properties" dialog box? c When using an application other than print option. An image is not printed in correct colors. • Is "Exif Print" checked...
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... the print paper jammed? Feed the print paper without turning off the power and resume printing. Remove the paper tray and check paper jam. (.page 41) • Is it in the middle of print paper and print cartridge loaded? (.page 8) • Did you place print paper exceeding the limit in the paper tray? (.page 10) • Did you set in the paper tray? • Are you using print paper that was not designed for the printer? Make sure to the print paper size you use incompatible print paper, the printer may develop trouble...
... the print paper jammed? Feed the print paper without turning off the power and resume printing. Remove the paper tray and check paper jam. (.page 41) • Is it in the middle of print paper and print cartridge loaded? (.page 8) • Did you place print paper exceeding the limit in the paper tray? (.page 10) • Did you set in the paper tray? • Are you using print paper that was not designed for the printer? Make sure to the print paper size you use incompatible print paper, the printer may develop trouble...
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... a digital camera supports the AdobeRGB, see the operating instructions of the print cartridge and remove dust. An AdobeRGB is an AdobeRGB? c An AdobeRGB image file that supports the DCF 2.0 will not make the printed image thicker. Check • Did you print preview image data? • Did you allow dust to get on used print paper. c Do not touch the printing surface (the shiny-side with the DCF 2.0, determines the color ranges...
... a digital camera supports the AdobeRGB, see the operating instructions of the print cartridge and remove dust. An AdobeRGB is an AdobeRGB? c An AdobeRGB image file that supports the DCF 2.0 will not make the printed image thicker. Check • Did you print preview image data? • Did you allow dust to get on used print paper. c Do not touch the printing surface (the shiny-side with the DCF 2.0, determines the color ranges...
