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... a CD, TV programs, copyrighted materials such as pictures or publications, or any interference received, including interference...PHOTO FILM CO., LTD. The number below is limited to private or domestic use only. Unless you save a backup copy of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DPP-FP50 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Bernardo Dr, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. For the Customers in part on the FreeType Team software. •This software... or creation is for digital still cameras specified by accidental operation or malfunction of the printer, we recommend that may...
... a CD, TV programs, copyrighted materials such as pictures or publications, or any interference received, including interference...PHOTO FILM CO., LTD. The number below is limited to private or domestic use only. Unless you save a backup copy of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DPP-FP50 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Bernardo Dr, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. For the Customers in part on the FreeType Team software. •This software... or creation is for digital still cameras specified by accidental operation or malfunction of the printer, we recommend that may...
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...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 modification to this disk envelope unopened, along with this...or copyrighted work could infringe the rights reserved by the terms of a separate user license agreement. Any design data such as sample pictures provided in this printer .......... 6 Identifying the parts 8 Preparations 1 Checking the contents of the package 10 2 Preparing the printing pack 11 Sizes of ...
...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 modification to this disk envelope unopened, along with this...or copyrighted work could infringe the rights reserved by the terms of a separate user license agreement. Any design data such as sample pictures provided in this printer .......... 6 Identifying the parts 8 Preparations 1 Checking the contents of the package 10 2 Preparing the printing pack 11 Sizes of ...
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... from a PictBridge camera (PictBridge mode) Printing images from the digital camera 57 Printing from a PC (PC mode) Installing the software 58 System requirements 58 Installing the printer driver 59 Installing the PictureGear Studio 62 Printing photos from the PictureGear Studio 64 Printing from other application software .. 70 Troubleshooting If trouble occurs 71 If an error...
... from a PictBridge camera (PictBridge mode) Printing images from the digital camera 57 Printing from a PC (PC mode) Installing the software 58 System requirements 58 Installing the printer driver 59 Installing the PictureGear Studio 62 Printing photos from the PictureGear Studio 64 Printing from other application software .. 70 Troubleshooting If trouble occurs 71 If an error...
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... an external device. (.page 51) x You can print an image easily from a PictBridge-compliant digital camera. (.page 57) 7 GB xYou can select border or borderless prints (.page 49) x ...(.page 20) (*Not all types of mass storage devices' operations are guaranteed.) x Supplied application software allows you to 20 sheets of paper at one -image print (.page 22) Auto print (...Card print (.page 45) Split images print (.page 46) Supreme picture quality functions enabling photo-realistic printing x Professional high-performance printing system eliminates color deterioration that may be caused...
... an external device. (.page 51) x You can print an image easily from a PictBridge-compliant digital camera. (.page 57) 7 GB xYou can select border or borderless prints (.page 49) x ...(.page 20) (*Not all types of mass storage devices' operations are guaranteed.) x Supplied application software allows you to 20 sheets of paper at one -image print (.page 22) Auto print (...Card print (.page 45) Split images print (.page 46) Supreme picture quality functions enabling photo-realistic printing x Professional high-performance printing system eliminates color deterioration that may be caused...
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... CD-ROM (1) - Preparations 1 Checking the contents of the AC power cord differ depending on the region you purchased the printer. Sony DPP-FP50 Printer Driver Software for 120V only. Paper tray (1) Remote commander (1) The button-type lithium battery has been already installed in the commander. ...Sample color printing pack (1) • Operating Instructions (this booklet, 1) • Quick Start Guide (1) • Warranty (1) • Sony End User Software License Agreement (1) AC power cord * (1) * The AC power cord illustrated is for Windows® XP Professional/Windows® XP Home ...
... CD-ROM (1) - Preparations 1 Checking the contents of the AC power cord differ depending on the region you purchased the printer. Sony DPP-FP50 Printer Driver Software for 120V only. Paper tray (1) Remote commander (1) The button-type lithium battery has been already installed in the commander. ...Sample color printing pack (1) • Operating Instructions (this booklet, 1) • Quick Start Guide (1) • Warranty (1) • Sony End User Software License Agreement (1) AC power cord * (1) * The AC power cord illustrated is for Windows® XP Professional/Windows® XP Home ...
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... of the digital camera you use a DSC-T1, you replace a print cartridge while the printer is displayed on the LCD display of the printer (page 20). Notes • If you need to update software version. 2 Connect the printer to the ...Sony Cyber-shot digital camera, for example, select "PictBridge" mode for printing with a PictBridgecompliant printer. 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 your digital camera. 1 Set your digital camera without picture...
... of the digital camera you use a DSC-T1, you replace a print cartridge while the printer is displayed on the LCD display of the printer (page 20). Notes • If you need to update software version. 2 Connect the printer to the ...Sony Cyber-shot digital camera, for example, select "PictBridge" mode for printing with a PictBridgecompliant printer. 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 your digital camera. 1 Set your digital camera without picture...
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...to install the supplied software to your PC. Installation of the software is necessary only when you connect the printer to your PC for DPP-FP50: The software describes the printer's requirements and enables printing from the computer. • PictureGear Studio: Sony's original software application that allows ...your PC and how to use is prohibited by Sony Corporation or Sony Music Communications Corporation. Please also refer to the printer during data communication or printing. Any commercial use the supplied PictureGear Studio software to print an image. On trademarks and copyrights...
...to install the supplied software to your PC. Installation of the software is necessary only when you connect the printer to your PC for DPP-FP50: The software describes the printer's requirements and enables printing from the computer. • PictureGear Studio: Sony's original software application that allows ...your PC and how to use is prohibited by Sony Corporation or Sony Music Communications Corporation. Please also refer to the printer during data communication or printing. Any commercial use the supplied PictureGear Studio software to print an image. On trademarks and copyrights...
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...system standby/hibernate mode of USB cable you should use may be sure to Windows as illustrated below before installing the software. • The dialog boxes in this occurs, disconnect the printer from the PC and then click "Cancel" in the dialog box. 2 Turn on your computer and start Windows.... • When installing or uninstalling the software in Windows® 2000 Professional, log on the operating system. 3 Insert the supplied ...
...system standby/hibernate mode of USB cable you should use may be sure to Windows as illustrated below before installing the software. • The dialog boxes in this occurs, disconnect the printer from the PC and then click "Cancel" in the dialog box. 2 Turn on your computer and start Windows.... • When installing or uninstalling the software in Windows® 2000 Professional, log on the operating system. 3 Insert the supplied ...
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... Studio software, click "Installing the PictureGear Studio" and follow the procedures on the system. • The supplied CD-ROM will be required when you use the printer, read the Readme file (the Readme folder of the printer driver is displayed. 3 Click "Installing Printer Driver"....ROM from the step 3. • After installation, the "Sony DPP-FP50" is displayed. Continued 61 GB Printing from the "Control Panel". When you are prompted to restart your PC hard disk as the default printer. The "Sony DPP-FP50 - The installation of the CDROMcEnglish foldercReadme.txt). The setup ...
... Studio software, click "Installing the PictureGear Studio" and follow the procedures on the system. • The supplied CD-ROM will be required when you use the printer, read the Readme file (the Readme folder of the printer driver is displayed. 3 Click "Installing Printer Driver"....ROM from the step 3. • After installation, the "Sony DPP-FP50" is displayed. Continued 61 GB Printing from the "Control Panel". When you are prompted to restart your PC hard disk as the default printer. The "Sony DPP-FP50 - The installation of the CDROMcEnglish foldercReadme.txt). The setup ...
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... computer and start Windows. • When installing or uninstalling the software in Windows XP Professional, unless otherwise specified. To specify a different destination folder, click "Browse". 62 GB To check uninstallation Select "Printers and Faxes" (Windows® XP Professional/Windows® XP Home... Edition/Windows® XP Media Center Edition only) or "Printers" from the "Control Panel" to close all running programs before installing the software. • The dialog boxes in this section are those in Windows® 2000 Professional, log...
... computer and start Windows. • When installing or uninstalling the software in Windows XP Professional, unless otherwise specified. To specify a different destination folder, click "Browse". 62 GB To check uninstallation Select "Printers and Faxes" (Windows® XP Professional/Windows® XP Home... Edition/Windows® XP Media Center Edition only) or "Printers" from the "Control Panel" to close all running programs before installing the software. • The dialog boxes in this section are those in Windows® 2000 Professional, log...
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.... In PrintStudio, you install the PictureGear Studio software, click "Start", "Programs", "PictureGear Studio",...Sony". - The "PictureGear Studio Media Watcher" dialog box is displayed. 6 To register the Media Watcher, check "Register the PictureGear Studio Media Watcher in good order for future use . • The PictureGear Studio supplied with the DPP-FP50... has the following limitations: - The PictureGear Studio Media Watcher is started. 2 Click the PictureGear Studio Media Watcher icon on Widows". In PrintStudio, you cannot print part of a device or medium storing photos...
.... In PrintStudio, you install the PictureGear Studio software, click "Start", "Programs", "PictureGear Studio",...Sony". - The "PictureGear Studio Media Watcher" dialog box is displayed. 6 To register the Media Watcher, check "Register the PictureGear Studio Media Watcher in good order for future use . • The PictureGear Studio supplied with the DPP-FP50... has the following limitations: - The PictureGear Studio Media Watcher is started. 2 Click the PictureGear Studio Media Watcher icon on Widows". In PrintStudio, you cannot print part of a device or medium storing photos...
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...-capturing, managing, processing, and outputting. Then select PictureGear Studio and click "Remove". Printing photos from your PC hard disk as follows: 1 Remove the USB cable between the printer and the PC. 2 Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of procedures... automatically and the installation window is displayed. 3 Click the desired photo category folder. The "Photo Collection" window is displayed. 3 Click "Installing PictureGear Studio". To delete the above limitations and upgrade the software to print an image from the Control Panel. The PictureGear Studio ...
...-capturing, managing, processing, and outputting. Then select PictureGear Studio and click "Remove". Printing photos from your PC hard disk as follows: 1 Remove the USB cable between the printer and the PC. 2 Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of procedures... automatically and the installation window is displayed. 3 Click the desired photo category folder. The "Photo Collection" window is displayed. 3 Click "Installing PictureGear Studio". To delete the above limitations and upgrade the software to print an image from the Control Panel. The PictureGear Studio ...
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... drop-down list box, select either of the following correction method: - Print preview Check this option. Items Functions Color reproduction/Picture quality Select the setting from a PC (PC mode) 67 GB Copies Specify the number of an image when printed. Note Depending ... the center as the reference point. Items Functions Note Depending on the application software you change portrait or landscape setting. Usually, use this option. • When checked, an image is given, making pictures more vivid pictures. (In this option when using some types of applications.
... drop-down list box, select either of the following correction method: - Print preview Check this option. Items Functions Color reproduction/Picture quality Select the setting from a PC (PC mode) 67 GB Copies Specify the number of an image when printed. Note Depending ... the center as the reference point. Items Functions Note Depending on the application software you change portrait or landscape setting. Usually, use this option. • When checked, an image is given, making pictures more vivid pictures. (In this option when using some types of applications.
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...by using an ICMcompliant application software. When printing from "Setup.exe" in the supplied CD-ROM. Items Functions • Red-eye phenomenon will be detected automatically, and it to the image. Pictures: when a photograph or pictures are used. - The printer driver uses the color ... not corrected, use the PictureGear Studio correction function. •Red-eye reduction is effective only with a Exif Print (Exif 2.21)-compliant digital camera. B:Adjusts the blue and yellow elements. Sharp (sharpness): The higher you check this option, make sure to select "Preview" to...
...by using an ICMcompliant application software. When printing from "Setup.exe" in the supplied CD-ROM. Items Functions • Red-eye phenomenon will be detected automatically, and it to the image. Pictures: when a photograph or pictures are used. - The printer driver uses the color ... not corrected, use the PictureGear Studio correction function. •Red-eye reduction is effective only with a Exif Print (Exif 2.21)-compliant digital camera. B:Adjusts the blue and yellow elements. Sharp (sharpness): The higher you check this option, make sure to select "Preview" to...
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... the "Paper/Output" tab of the printer driver When the application software you use , orientation may not change even if you use may have priority over the setting specified in the page setup dialog box. For details in the "Sony DPP-FP50 Properties" dialog box. For example, select "Full page photo print" or a similar option. •...
... the "Paper/Output" tab of the printer driver When the application software you use , orientation may not change even if you use may have priority over the setting specified in the page setup dialog box. For details in the "Sony DPP-FP50 Properties" dialog box. For example, select "Full page photo print" or a similar option. •...
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...are inferior in printing industry. Fingerprints on the printed surface? As the printer does not support the RAW file format, it may result in the RAW file format? For details, see the operating instructions of the digital camera. • Did you shoot an image in vague colors without color... file can capture an image in the AdobeRGB mode? For whether or not a digital camera can be also recorded. c Do not print on the print remove dust. c When you use used in quality. Symptom The printed pictures are using. c Do not touch the printing surface (the shiny-side with no...
...are inferior in printing industry. Fingerprints on the printed surface? As the printer does not support the RAW file format, it may result in the RAW file format? For details, see the operating instructions of the digital camera. • Did you shoot an image in vague colors without color... file can capture an image in the AdobeRGB mode? For whether or not a digital camera can be also recorded. c Do not print on the print remove dust. c When you use used in quality. Symptom The printed pictures are using. c Do not touch the printing surface (the shiny-side with no...
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... The printed image differs when an image is compatible with the digital camera? The date cannot • Is "Date Print" set..."On"? • Does the image support DCF? Cause/Solutions c Because of differences in the printer's internal processing and PC software processing, the printed images will be printed. The date is printed via a PC. Troubleshooting 77 ...saved with the image when it was shot with the DCF standards. To adjust picture quality, do either of the following: - Symptom The picture quality and colors of the image previewed on the screen as just a reference....
... The printed image differs when an image is compatible with the digital camera? The date cannot • Is "Date Print" set..."On"? • Does the image support DCF? Cause/Solutions c Because of differences in the printer's internal processing and PC software processing, the printed images will be printed. The date is printed via a PC. Troubleshooting 77 ...saved with the image when it was shot with the DCF standards. To adjust picture quality, do either of the following: - Symptom The picture quality and colors of the image previewed on the screen as just a reference....
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...fully in output of the "Sony DPP-FP50 Properties" dialog box. (.page 67) 84 GB If these do either of the following : - c When using an application other than the PictureGear Studio, an image might be printed with borders even if you using an application software other than PictureGear Studio? .../ 2000 Professional, log onto Windows using an Administrator user account? c Remove the USB cable and then connect it again. Symptom Check The printer driver cannot be installed. • Is there an anti-virus program or other program running on the system, exit it and then start...
...fully in output of the "Sony DPP-FP50 Properties" dialog box. (.page 67) 84 GB If these do either of the following : - c When using an application other than the PictureGear Studio, an image might be printed with borders even if you using an application software other than PictureGear Studio? .../ 2000 Professional, log onto Windows using an Administrator user account? c Remove the USB cable and then connect it again. Symptom Check The printer driver cannot be installed. • Is there an anti-virus program or other program running on the system, exit it and then start...
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...effect. c The print settings adjusts the printer itself and cannot influence the preview image. The print quantity setting in the "Graphics" tab of the "Sony DPP-FP50 Properties" dialog box does not take effect. "Paper/Output" tab of the "Sony DPP-FP50 Properties" dialog box? c Set the..."Print" dialog box of the "Sony DPPFP50 Properties" dialog box. Check to see if the application software you are using an ICM-compliant application. Print quantity • Are you use , the print quantity setting of the "Sony DPP-FP50 Properties" dialog box? c Depending ...
...effect. c The print settings adjusts the printer itself and cannot influence the preview image. The print quantity setting in the "Graphics" tab of the "Sony DPP-FP50 Properties" dialog box does not take effect. "Paper/Output" tab of the "Sony DPP-FP50 Properties" dialog box? c Set the..."Print" dialog box of the "Sony DPPFP50 Properties" dialog box. Check to see if the application software you are using an ICM-compliant application. Print quantity • Are you use , the print quantity setting of the "Sony DPP-FP50 Properties" dialog box? c Depending ...