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2-599-949-11 (1) Digital Photo Printer DPP-FP50 Before you begin Preparations Making basic printing Printing using the printer's LCD display Making various printing Printing from a PictBridge camera Printing from a PC Troubleshooting Additional information Operating Instructions Before operating this printer, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference. 2005 Sony Corporation
2-599-949-11 (1) Digital Photo Printer DPP-FP50 Before you begin Preparations Making basic printing Printing using the printer's LCD display Making various printing Printing from a PictBridge camera Printing from a PC Troubleshooting Additional information Operating Instructions Before operating this printer, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference. 2005 Sony Corporation
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... 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 message...
... 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 message...
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If the problem persists, consult your Sony dealer. Troubleshooting If trouble occurs If you run into any , and try to solve the problem. (.page 86) • Is the memory card or an external device ... printer status on the TV monitor. (.page 21) • Are any error messages displayed (cause/ remedies) on . c Insert a memory card or an external device that contains the recorded images. Cause/Solutions c Connect the AC power cord to 20) • Does the memory card or an external device contain images recorded with a digital...
If the problem persists, consult your Sony dealer. Troubleshooting If trouble occurs If you run into any , and try to solve the problem. (.page 86) • Is the memory card or an external device ... printer status on the TV monitor. (.page 21) • Are any error messages displayed (cause/ remedies) on . c Insert a memory card or an external device that contains the recorded images. Cause/Solutions c Connect the AC power cord to 20) • Does the memory card or an external device contain images recorded with a digital...
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... in the memory card or an external device? For a file created with your computer and its file name will be displayed as the file name. Troubleshooting 73 GB The file name is just placed. Press ENTER to select it and specify the print quantity for the image. (.page 24) • There... handle the remaining images. • Did you specify the print quantity in the image list? c When you name or rename an image file on the printer (read error). • Did you name or rename an image file with a PC application, the first 8 characters of its file name includes characters other ...
... in the memory card or an external device? For a file created with your computer and its file name will be displayed as the file name. Troubleshooting 73 GB The file name is just placed. Press ENTER to select it and specify the print quantity for the image. (.page 24) • There... handle the remaining images. • Did you specify the print quantity in the image list? c When you name or rename an image file on the printer (read error). • Did you name or rename an image file with a PC application, the first 8 characters of its file name includes characters other ...
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... printed with the primary images in quality. Troubleshooting • Did you print preview image data? c Depending on the type of the digital camera you delete the preview images, the ...; Did you use the Edit menu to this small image size. Printed results Symptom The printed pictures are using. c An enlarged image, depending on the left, it in process. • Is...Is the print paper jammed? The printed quality of the printing process? Cause/Solutions c When the printer cannot feed the print paper, the / (paper/cartridge error) indicators flash and an error message ...
... printed with the primary images in quality. Troubleshooting • Did you print preview image data? c Depending on the type of the digital camera you delete the preview images, the ...; Did you use the Edit menu to this small image size. Printed results Symptom The printed pictures are using. c An enlarged image, depending on the left, it in process. • Is...Is the print paper jammed? The printed quality of the printing process? Cause/Solutions c When the printer cannot feed the print paper, the / (paper/cartridge error) indicators flash and an error message ...
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...? Set Up - Color Setting (.page 50) - Cause/Solutions c Because of differences in the printer's internal processing and PC software processing, the printed images will be printed. Troubleshooting 77 GB Symptom The picture quality and colors of the image previewed on the screen as just a reference. Menu-Edit-Adjust ..., please regard the image being displayed on the screen differs from the memory card or an external device inserted into the printer's slot and when it was shot with the digital camera? c Set "Date Print" in the Set Up menu to "On". (.page 50) cThe "Date Print" function...
...? Set Up - Color Setting (.page 50) - Cause/Solutions c Because of differences in the printer's internal processing and PC software processing, the printed images will be printed. Troubleshooting 77 GB Symptom The picture quality and colors of the image previewed on the screen as just a reference. Menu-Edit-Adjust ..., please regard the image being displayed on the screen differs from the memory card or an external device inserted into the printer's slot and when it was shot with the digital camera? c Set "Date Print" in the Set Up menu to "On". (.page 50) cThe "Date Print" function...
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...-eye reduction. Cause/Solutions c In the Creative Print menu, templates are red. Cause/Solutions c Adjust an image by selecting Menu - Edit - Troubleshooting 79 GB Red-eye reduction does not take effect. Edit - Red-eye reduction. (.page 34) c Set the size of the adjustment frame to...if other editorial operations such as enlarging, reducing the size of , rotate, or move an image after the red-eye reduction? Symptom Check The picture is too bright, dark, reddish, yellowish, or greenish. Settings Symptom The "Borders" "Yes/No" setting does not take effect. • ...
...-eye reduction. Cause/Solutions c In the Creative Print menu, templates are red. Cause/Solutions c Adjust an image by selecting Menu - Edit - Troubleshooting 79 GB Red-eye reduction does not take effect. Edit - Red-eye reduction. (.page 34) c Set the size of the adjustment frame to...if other editorial operations such as enlarging, reducing the size of , rotate, or move an image after the red-eye reduction? Symptom Check The picture is too bright, dark, reddish, yellowish, or greenish. Settings Symptom The "Borders" "Yes/No" setting does not take effect. • ...
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...) The print cartridge cannot be removed. After the motor sound stops, try to be overheated. As soon as the data processing finishes, the printer starts printing. • Are the / (paper/ cartridge error) indicators flashing? c Paper is jammed. c Paper is jammed. If jammed paper cannot...ribbon in green? See "If paper jams" (.page 89) and remove jammed paper from the printer. If this does not solve the problem, contact Sony service facilities or your Sony dealer. Troubleshooting 81 GB c If no indicator is too slack to remove the cartridge. Others Symptom I cannot ...
...) The print cartridge cannot be removed. After the motor sound stops, try to be overheated. As soon as the data processing finishes, the printer starts printing. • Are the / (paper/ cartridge error) indicators flashing? c Paper is jammed. c Paper is jammed. If jammed paper cannot...ribbon in green? See "If paper jams" (.page 89) and remove jammed paper from the printer. If this does not solve the problem, contact Sony service facilities or your Sony dealer. Troubleshooting 81 GB c If no indicator is too slack to remove the cartridge. Others Symptom I cannot ...
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...images from the Customer support home page (.page 96). If an error occurs, restart your Sony dealer. c Exit all applications and then install the driver again. Then install the printer driver again. Troubleshooting 83 GB If an error message is an error with the CD-ROM, you read it.... a computer Symptom Check The images of the problem. Or contact your computer and do the installation procedures again. Follow the procedures in the printer are not displayed on the PC. Follow the operating instructions to obtain a new one. c If there is displayed on the error contents...
...images from the Customer support home page (.page 96). If an error occurs, restart your Sony dealer. c Exit all applications and then install the driver again. Then install the printer driver again. Troubleshooting 83 GB If an error message is an error with the CD-ROM, you read it.... a computer Symptom Check The images of the problem. Or contact your computer and do the installation procedures again. Follow the procedures in the printer are not displayed on the PC. Follow the operating instructions to obtain a new one. c If there is displayed on the error contents...
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...dialog box of the "Sony DPP-FP50 Properties" dialog box? Print quantity • Are you use, the print quantity setting of the "Sony DPP-FP50 Properties" dialog box does not take effect. c Set the print quantity in the printer driver dialog box. Troubleshooting 85 GB Check Cause/... adjusts the printer itself and cannot influence the preview image. Symptom Colors are not reproduced correctly. c Depending on the application you using an ICM-compliant application. Preview image does not reflect the print settings in the "Color reproduction/Picture quality" section...
...dialog box of the "Sony DPP-FP50 Properties" dialog box? Print quantity • Are you use, the print quantity setting of the "Sony DPP-FP50 Properties" dialog box does not take effect. c Set the print quantity in the printer driver dialog box. Troubleshooting 85 GB Check Cause/... adjusts the printer itself and cannot influence the preview image. Symptom Colors are not reproduced correctly. c Depending on the application you using an ICM-compliant application. Preview image does not reflect the print settings in the "Color reproduction/Picture quality" section...
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Cancel protect then try again. To resume printing, set the cleaning cartridge. (.page 89) Troubleshooting 87 GB Release the protect and retry deleting. Protected. external device status with a one having sufficient memory space. No print cartridge. If... card/External Device has appear frequently, check the memory card or an trouble. Release the protect and retry formatting. Set the print cartridge into the printer. (.page 13) If "for ### size" (###: Postcard, 3.5 x 5 inch) appears, set the print cartridge for the ### Size and press [PRINT]. Release the write-...
Cancel protect then try again. To resume printing, set the cleaning cartridge. (.page 89) Troubleshooting 87 GB Release the protect and retry deleting. Protected. external device status with a one having sufficient memory space. No print cartridge. If... card/External Device has appear frequently, check the memory card or an trouble. Release the protect and retry formatting. Set the print cartridge into the printer. (.page 13) If "for ### size" (###: Postcard, 3.5 x 5 inch) appears, set the print cartridge for the ### Size and press [PRINT]. Release the write-...
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Unplug the AC power cord of the protective sheet you cannot remove the jammed paper, contact your Sony dealer. Pull out the jammed paper slowly. Note If you use for cleaning. 89 GB If there is print paper in the optional printing pack. 1 ... are printed on the size of the printer and remove the jammed paper from the paper outlet or take out the paper tray to remove the jammed paper. Troubleshooting 3 Remove the paper tray from the tray. 4 Attach or remove the tray adaptor depending on the pictures, use the protective sheet supplied in the...
Unplug the AC power cord of the protective sheet you cannot remove the jammed paper, contact your Sony dealer. Pull out the jammed paper slowly. Note If you use for cleaning. 89 GB If there is print paper in the optional printing pack. 1 ... are printed on the size of the printer and remove the jammed paper from the paper outlet or take out the paper tray to remove the jammed paper. Troubleshooting 3 Remove the paper tray from the tray. 4 Attach or remove the tray adaptor depending on the pictures, use the protective sheet supplied in the...
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... of the unit 8 PC mode 58 PictBridge 98 PictBridge mode 57 PICTBRIDGE/CAMERA 20 PICTURE 23 Picture quality 67, 68 Post card size 11 Preview 69 Preview image 23 Print cartridge 11..., 12 Inserting/removing 12 Print paper Inserting/removing 13 Sizes 11 Print quantity 25 Print settings 68 Print settings (Set Up) 30, 48 Printer...72, 98 Transport 91 Tray adaptor 13 Troubleshooting 71 U Undoing the operations 39 Uninstalling Picture Gear Studio 64 Printer driver 61 USB connector 60 V VIDEO OUT connector 18 W Wallpaper ...
... of the unit 8 PC mode 58 PictBridge 98 PictBridge mode 57 PICTBRIDGE/CAMERA 20 PICTURE 23 Picture quality 67, 68 Post card size 11 Preview 69 Preview image 23 Print cartridge 11..., 12 Inserting/removing 12 Print paper Inserting/removing 13 Sizes 11 Print quantity 25 Print settings 68 Print settings (Set Up) 30, 48 Printer...72, 98 Transport 91 Tray adaptor 13 Troubleshooting 71 U Undoing the operations 39 Uninstalling Picture Gear Studio 64 Printer driver 61 USB connector 60 V VIDEO OUT connector 18 W Wallpaper ...