2-318-816-35(1)
Digital Photo Printer
Operating Instructions
UP-DR150
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Introduction
Location and Function
of Parts and Controls
For more details, see the reference pages numbers
enclosed in parentheses.
Features
The UP-DR150 Digital Photo Printer is a dye
sublimation thermal transfer printer providing high
quality, high resolution (334 dpi), and high speed
printing of computer image data on four sizes of paper
in full color (256 gradations process and 16.7 million
colors).
Front panel
Basic Application Example
Computer: provides
image data for printing
and printer control
signals
Rear panel
UP-DR150 Digital Photo Printer
Lights in red when the system is initialized, or when
an error occurs.
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Displays the number of pages printed, or the
amount of ink ribbon remaining. Messages are
displayed when an error or warning condition
occurs.
G Support
Pull out the support when using the 2UPC-R155/
R155H and 2UPC-R156/R156H Printing Pack.
H Front panel
Buttons to be used for menu operation are located
C Lock lever for the front door
under this front panel.
Used to open the front door when loading or
replacing the ink ribbon and paper, or cleaning.
Key panel section
When the front door opens
Press this button to print the gray scale adjustment
pattern.
Press this button to carry out menu operations.
Pressing the MENU button changes the printer to
the off-line mode.
A Paper cartridge
The paper roll is placed here.
Press these buttons to select the item to be
displayed on the LCD.
B Ribbon base
The ink ribbon is attached here.
Press this button to adjust the gray balance.
C Lock lever for the ribbon base
Pull the lever so that you can pull up the ribbon
base.
Pressing the PRINT STOP button for more than one
second during printing results in cancelling the
number of printings set and clearing the images
stored in the memory. The printer stops printing
when the page currently printing is completed and
ejected.
D Filter
D Ventilation holes
A filter for the cooling fan to prevent the thermal
head from overheating is located.
E Paper Output Slot
Connect the supplied power cord here.
Printed pages are output from the printer here.
Press this switch to turn the printer on or off.
The printouts are ejected onto this tray. Adjust the
length of the paper tray according to the printing
pack to be used.
Connects to a computer equipped with the USB
interface (which conforms to USB 2.0), using a
USB cable (not supplied).
A margin of about 20mm drops into this tray.
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Preparation
Connections
After connecting a USB connecting cable (not supplied)
to the printer and the computer, connect the power cord.
For details about the printer connection, refer to the
manuals for the computer or other peripheral devices.
Supplied Accessories
Make certain you have received the following
accessories:
Notes
• Before connecting the printer to the computer, be sure
to install the printer driver.
• Follow the connection procedures described in the
computer manual.
a)
Paper Tray (1)
• Make sure that the interface cable is connected
securely at both ends.
• The printer drive software provided with the printer is
not suitable for using the printer connected to a
network.
• Operation of the printer is not guaranteed for
connection to a USB hub.
b)
Paper holders (2)
• Before connecting the unit using a USB cable (not
supplied), attach a supplied ferrite core to the end of
the cable to be connected to the printer for noise
prevention. For detailed information on how to attach
the ferrite cores, see “Attaching a ferrite core to a USB
AC power cord (1)
Installing the Printer Driver
Install the printer driver provided with the printer. For
detailed instructions on how to install the printer driver,
refer to the Readme.txt file and the install manual
contained on the CD-ROM disc supplied.
CD-ROM (1)
Ferrite core (1)
Operating Instructions (1)
Software License Agreement (1)
Warranty Card (1)
Service and Customer Support
Information (1)
a) Before attaching the paper tray, be sure to remove the
corrugated paper from the inside of the paper tray.
b) The paper holders are stored in the printer. Be sure to
remove the two paper holders from the inside of the
printer before turning the power on.
For details on how to remove them, see step 1 of
Notes
• When taking the printer out of the carton box, be
careful not to hurt your back.
• The packaging materials are needed when
transporting the printer, so we suggest you keep them.
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illustrated, to prevent it from being accidentally
disonnected.
USB Port Connection
When a USB cable of about 5-mm in diameter is
used
UP-DR150
Pass the USB cable under the upper cable stopper as
illustrated below.
to - AC IN
connector
AC power
cord
(supplied)
to
(USB) connector
USB connecting cable
(not supplied)
When a USB cable of about 4-mm in diameter is
used
Pass the USB cable under the lower cable stopper as
illustrated below.
to wall outlet
Computer
Attaching a ferrite core to a USB cable
Before connecting a USB cable (not supplied) to the
printer, you should attach a supplied ferrite core to its
cable for noise prevention. To conform to radiation
standards, attach the supplied ferrite core to the USB
cable of your device as described below.
1
2
Release two stoppers on the ferrite core to open it.
Slip the USB cable through the ferrite core and
position it at the base of the USB connector to the
printer.
When a USB cable of less than 4-mm in
diameter is used
Pass the USB cable between the lower and upper cable
stoppers as illustrated below.
3
Close the ferrite core until you hear a click.
Note
When the ferrite core cannot be secure because the USB
cable is thin, secure it using a tape.
Securing a USB cable
After you connect a USB cable to the printer, it is
recommended that you secure the USB cable as
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• Hold the paper roll with both hands so that you do not
drop it, because it is heavy. Dropping may result in an
injury.
Operation
Loading the Paper Roll
and Ink Ribbon
This section describes how to load the paper roll and ink
ribbon in the preparation to start printing, after
connecting the printer as described on page 6,
Hold the paper roll with both hands.
Notes
• Each printing pack contains two sets of the ink ribbon
and paper roll combination. Use the ink ribbon and the
paper roll in the carton as a set. Do not mix with other
varieties of ribbon or paper roll. (See “Ink Ribbon and
• Do not detach the black and white spools of the ink
ribbon until you start loading the ink ribbon.
• A built-in IC chip is located around one side of the
black spool. Be careful not to remove the IC seal,
hurt it, or give it a shock. If you do, you may not be
able to use the ink ribbon any more.
• One set of the ink ribbon and paper roll allows you to
print the following number of sheets.
Print
pack
2UPC-
R153/
R153H
2UPC-
R154/
R154H
2UPC-
R155/
R155H
2UPC-
R156/
R156H
White spool
Printing 610 (sheets) 550 (sheets) 335 (sheets) 295
capacity
(sheets)
Print
size
89×127 mm 102×152
mm
127×178
mm
152×204
mm
3.5×5
inches
4×6 inches 5×7 inches 6×8
inches
Black spool
• Do not replace the printing pack if it has only been
partially used. The number of printouts that can be
printed may not be guaranteed if you replace the ink
ribbon and paper before they have run out.
IC seal into which the IC
chip is built
• Place the paper roll vertically. If you place the paper
roll horizontally, the paper may roll around and fall.
This may cause an injury.
Attaching the Paper Holders to the
Paper Roll
A pink paper holder and a blue paper holder are supplied
with the printer. Attach them to the new paper roll, and
then load the paper roll.
When you use the printer for the first time, start the
operation from step 1 to remove paper holders which
were placed in the printer at the factory.
If you have already removed the paper holders, start the
operation from step 4.
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1
Pull the lock lever for the front door toward you to
open the front door
There are two kinds of paper. One is paper with
127-mm (5-inch) width and the other is paper with
152-mm (6-inch) width.
The blue paper holder has been pre-adjusted for
paper with a 152-mm (6-inch) width.
Paper with 127-mm (5-inch) width: 2UPC-
R153/R153H and 2UPC-R155/R155H
Printing Pack
Shorten the length of the blue paper holder.
2
Pull the lock lever for the ribbon base located on the
front of the ribbon base and pull up the ribbon base.
3
Pull the paper cartridge of the printer toward you.
Take out the packages in which the paper holders
are stored inside the printer.
Then, close the front door in the reverse operation.
4
Adjust the length of the blue paper holder.
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To shorten the length of the blue paper
holder for the left side of the roll
Paper with 152-mm (6-inch) width: 2UPC-
R154/R154H and 2UPC-R156/R156H
Printing Pack
Extend the length of the blue paper holder.
Pinch the two
buttons inward.
Confirm that the arrow
on the shaft of the blue
paper holder is aligned
with the arrow for
R154/R156 on the
label
And then, push
this round part
downward.
Extend the length of the blue paper holder
following the reverse of the operation used for
shortening its lengthl.
v
Turn this round part fully
counterclockwise.
5
Insert the blue paper holder inside the paper roll as
illustrated.
Insert this blue paper holder
into the side to which the
blue tape is attached.
To remove the blue tape from
the cut on the tape, tear and
pull the blue tape after
attaching the paper holders.
A part of the tape remains
inside the case of the paper
roll.
v
Push this round part
upward.
6
Place the paper upside down and attach the pink
paper holder as illustrated.
Confirm that the arrow
on the shaft of the blue
paper holder is aligned
with the arrow for
R153/R155 on the
label
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To confirm that the blue paper holder and the
pink paper holder are securely attached
Note
Hold the paper roll with both hands, because it is
heavy.
Paper with 152-mm (6-inch) width: 2UPC-R154/
R154H and 2UPC-R156/R156H Printing Pack
Insert this pink paper holder
into the side to which the
pink tape is attached.
The concave portion on the
circumference of the blue
paper holder should be
aligned with the one on the
pink paper holder.
To remove the pink tape
from the cut on the tape,
tear and pull the pink tape
after attaching the paper
holders. A part of the tape
remains inside the case of
the paper roll.
Paper with 127-mm (5-inch) width: 2UPC-R153/
R153H and 2UPC-R155/R155H Printing Pack
The concave portion on the
circumference of the blue
paper holder should be
aligned with the one on the
pink paper holder.
Push the knob of the
pink paper holder down
and turn it clockwise
until it stops. After the
pink paper holder is
securely connected to
the blue paper holder
already attached, this
knob will flow up and
down.
Loading the Paper Roll and Ink
Ribbon
When you use the printer for the first time, load the
paper roll and ink ribbon.
Before loading the paper roll in the printer, be sure to
attach the blue and pink paper holders to the left and
right side of the paper roll.
Now the paper roll is ready to be loaded into the
paper cartridge of the printer.
For detailed information on how to attach the paper
holders, see “Attaching the Paper Holders to the Paper
For detailed information on how to remove the paper
and ink ribbon, see “Removing the Ink Ribbon and
Before loading the paper roll and ink ribbon
Confirm that the printer is powered on. If not, turn the
printer power on.
Otherwise, the automatic paper feeding may not be done
correctly after loading of the paper roll and ink ribbon is
completed.
Also, after you have used up one paper roll, clean the
thermal head and rollers before loading a new paper roll
and ink ribbon.
For detailed information on cleaning, see “Before you
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1
Pull the lock lever for the front door toward you to
open the front cover, and then pull the top cover.
Note
If you use the 2UPC-R154/R154H or 2UPC-R156/
R156H Printing Pack with the 152-mm (6-inch) paper
width after using the 2UPC-R153/R153H or 2UPC-
R155/R155H Printing Pack with the 127-mm (5-inch)
paper width, picture quality may deteriorate.
To load the paper roll and ink ribbon
Notes
• Be careful that your fingers or clothing are not pinched
or caught by the front door or the protuberance on the
front door.
• When ejected printouts are left on the paper tray,
remove them before opening the front door so that
they are not scratched or folded.
• Since the thermal head is still very hot just after
printing is finished, be careful not to touch the thermal
head when loading the paper and ink ribbon and be
careful not to damage the thermal head.
2
Pull the lock lever for the ribbon base located on the
front of the ribbon base and pull up the ribbon base.
3
Pull the paper cartridge of the printer toward you.
Thermal head
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Place the paper roll in the paper cartridge.
6
While holding both ends of the paper roll, insert the
paper roll into the paper cartridge. Feed in the paper
with your hand until the marking hole becomes
blue.
Note
Turn the paper roll while pushing it with both hands
so that the paper roll does not loosen.
Marking hole
Thermal head
Caution
Turn the paper roll until the marking hole
becomes blue, while pushing it with both
hands so that the paper roll does not
loosen.
• Since the thermal head is still very hot just after
printing is finished, be careful not to touch the
thermal head when placing the paper roll in the
paper holder. Touching the thermal head may
burn you.
Notes
• Do not place the paper roll on any part of the
printer other than the paper cartridge. Doing so
may damage the printer. Especially do not place
it on the thermal head.
• Be sure to remove all of the pieces of tape
attached to the paper roll. A seal remaining inside
the printer may cause problems.
• Do not touch the printing surface of the paper roll
in the paper holder after loading it. Sweat or dirt
from your hands, or folded paper may have an
influence on the quality of the printout.
7
Push the paper cartridge back in as it was.
5
Remove the tape attached at the center of the paper
roll.
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Pull the ribbon base down.
Note
When attaching the white spool, check that the ink
ribbon does not loosen or is not wrinkled. If the ink
ribbon is wrinkled, smooth it.
Insert the left side of the white spool first,
then the right side and push it until it clicks.
9
Hold both spools and push the black spool into the
black spool holders.
11 Close the front door by pushing it in the center part
of the front door.
Note
• Close the front door after confirming that the
ribbon base is pulled down.
• If you close the front door by pushing it on one
side, the front door may not be completely
locked.
Insert the left side of the black spool first,
then the right side and push it until it clicks.
Caution
Since the thermal head is still very hot just after
printing is finished, be careful not to touch the
thermal head when loading the ink ribbon.
10 Detach the white spool from the black spool. Pull it
upward while winding it off so that the ribbon will
not loosen. And then push it into the white spool
holders.
The printer feeds a certain amount of paper and is
then ready to print.
Notes on storage
• Avoid placing the printer where it will be subject to:
high temperatures,
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high humidity or dust,
direct sunlight.
• After opening the bag, use the ribbon and the paper as
soon as possible.
• When storing after partial use, put the ribbon and the
paper back in their respective bags.
About 30 sheets of printouts can be left on this paper
tray. However, the number of printouts which can be
accumulated on the paper tray changes according to the
environment condition where the printer is used or the
printed image. Remove the printed sheets accumulated
on the paper tray as soon as possible.
Note
Attaching the Paper Tray
When the 2UPC-R155/R155H or 2UPC-R156/R156H
printing pack is used, paper jamming may occur if you
use the paper tray as illustrated above.
Attach the supplied paper tray as illustrated.
For details, see the “When using the 2UPC-R155/
R156/R156H Printing Pack” following.
Scrap stoppers
When using the 2UPC-R155/R155H
Printing Pack
Note
When printing, a margin is left between printouts. The
excess portions of margins are cut and dropped into the
scrap receptacle part of the paper tray. Scrap stoppers are
attached to the tray so that these excess margins are
dropped into the proper part of the paper tray. Be careful
not to bend these scrap stoppers. Doing so may result in
the paper scraps missing the receptacle and being
ejected onto the tray together with the printouts. As a
result, the printouts may be damaged.
Pull the support out, and raise the
stopper.
About 20 sheets of printouts can be left on this paper
tray. However, the number of printouts which can be
accumulated on the paper tray changes according to the
environment condition where the printer is used or the
printed image. Remove the printed sheets accumulated
on the paper tray as soon as possible.
You have to adjust the length of the paper tray according
to the printing pack to be used.
When using the 2UPC-R153/R153H or
2UPC-R154/R154H Printing Pack
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adhesive tape on the end of the lower ribbon of the
black spool.
When using the 2UPC-R156/R156H
Printing Pack
Attach one edge of adhesive
tape over the entire end of the
ribbon and attach the other
edge of the adhesive tape on
the end of the lower ribbon.
Wind the spool
to feed the
ribbon out.
Pull out the support and lay the
stopper down.
About 20 sheets of printouts can be left on this paper
tray. However, the number of printouts which can be
accumulated on the paper tray changes according to the
environment condition where the printer is used or the
printed image. Remove the printed sheets accumulated
on the paper tray as soon as possible.
2
Remove the lower black spool and remove any
slack from the ribbon. Then, attach the ink ribbon
again.
To remove the paper tray
Remove the spool
and attach it again
after removing the
slack from the
ribbon.
Hold both sides of the paper tray with both hands, and
remove the paper tray toward you while pushing it
downward.
If the Ink Ribbon Breaks during Use
The remaining ribbon can be used after repairing it with
adhesive tape.
1
Pull out the upper ribbon of the white spool, attach
one edge of a strip of adhesive tape over the entire
end of the ribbon, then attach the other edge of the
3
4
5
Lift the ribbon base up and pull the paper cartridge
of the printer toward you.
Turn the paper holder toward the inside of the
printer until the marking hole turns red.
While holding both ends of the paper roll, turn the
paper roll toward you until the marking hole turns
blue.
6
Push the paper cartridge back in as it was, and lower
the ribbon base. Then, close the front door by
pushing it in the center.
The printer feeds a certain amount of paper and is
ready to print.
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Depending on the position of the break in the tape,
the ribbon for one sheet of printed paper may be
lost.
Do not re-use the removed ink ribbon.
4
Push the white spool to the left and pull it toward
you to remove the white spool of the ink ribbon.
Engage both white and black spools of the ink
ribbon.
Note
If you turn the paper roll too far, too much paper
will be fed. This may cause the paper jamming.
Stop turning the paper roll right after the marking
hole turns blue.
Removing the Ink Ribbon and
Paper
When the error message “PAPER END” or “RIBBON
END” appears on the LCD, the paper or ink ribbon
corresponding to the designated number of sheets has
been used up.
Proceed as follows to remove the ink ribbon and paper
roll, and then load a new ink ribbon and paper roll.
1
Remove the scraps of paper ejected and
accumulated in the paper tray.
5
Remove the paper.
1 Pull the ribbon base up.
Note
If scraps of paper have accumulated in the paper
tray, the front door may not open completely.
Discard the scraps of paper ejected each time you
replace the ink ribbon and paper roll with new ones.
2 Pull the paper holder of the printer toward you.
3 Turn both sides of the paper toward the inside
to wind the remaining paper.
2
3
Open the front door.
Caution
Since the thermal head is still very hot just after
printing is finished, be careful not to touch the
thermal head when removing the ink ribbon and the
paper roll from the paper cartridge.
Push the right black spool to the left and pull it
toward you to remove the black spool of the ink
ribbon.
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4 Remove the paper roll.
4
Turn both ends of the paper toward the inside to
wind the remaining paper and attach a piece of tape
to prevent the paper from loosening.
5
6
Load the replacement paper roll.
Pull the ribbon base down. Remove the ink ribbon
and attach the ink ribbon that is paired with the
paper roll loaded in step 5.
7
Close the front door.
A certain amount of paper is automatically ejected
so that the paper where sweat or dirt from your
hands may have accumulated will be cut off.
Be sure to retain the removed paper roll and ink
ribbon as a pair.
5 Remove the pink paper holder from the paper.
Note
If you change ink ribbon and paper roll which have been
partially used, paper equal to several sheets are wasted
and you may not be able to print the number of sheets
specified.
For detailed information on the number of sheets that
6 Remove the blue paper holder.
Reuse the paper holders removed. Do not
discard them.
If you have to replace a partially used
printing pack
Do not replace the printing pack if it has only been
partially used. Return the paper roll and ink ribbon set to
their original packaging after they have been fully
consumed.
If you have to replace a partially used ink ribbon and
paper roll, proceed as follows to replace the partially
used ink ribbon and paper with new ones.
Note
If you change a partially used ink ribbon and paper, the
remaining amount of ink ribbon displayed may not be
correct.
1
2
3
Open the front door.
Pull the ribbon base up.
Pull the paper cartridge toward you, and remove the
paper.
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Identification of the printing pack currently
being used on the LCD
Printing from the
Computer
Before starting to print
• Confirm that the printer and computer are connected
• Confirm that the paper roll and the ink ribbon are
correctly installed (page 11).
• Confirm that the paper tray is adjusted to suite the
• Confirm that compatible ink ribbon and printing paper
are installed (page 29).
Display on the LCD
Printing pack
R153
R154
R155
R156
2UPC-R153/R153H
2UPC-R154/R154H
2UPC-R155/R155H
2UPC-R156/R156H
Notes
• Don’t turn the printer on again within 5 seconds
after turning it off.
• Do not turn the computer off and on again while
it is accessing a hard or another disk.
Note
2
Send the image data from the computer to be
printed.
The printer starts printing.
For details, refer to the instructions for the printer
driver included on the CD-ROM disc supplied.
Do not look into the paper output slot during printing.
The sharp edge of the printout may poke your eye or
face. This may cause loss of sight. Also, do not insert a
foreign object in the paper output slot. The cutter may be
damaged or broken and a piece of the cutter can cut you.
1 While the printer is receiving the image data,
Printing
the following message should appear.
1
LCD
2 The printer starts printing the transferred image
data as soon as the print command is sent from
the computer.
The following message should appear.
Number of pages to be printed
The color indication changes as the color printing
procedes:
StarttYELLOWtMAGENTAtCYANtLAMIt
Finsih.
1
Turn on the printer and computer.
After a few seconds, the following message should
appear on the LCD. While READY is being
displayed on the LCD, the printer is ready to print.
3 After printing is finished, the printed paper is
ejected from the output slot.
The printing time depends on the image size,
ink ribbon and the paper.
Printing pack currently used
Displays the remaining amount of
paper or ink ribbon, whichever is less.
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Once printing has been completed, READY
appears on the LCD again.
Menu Operations
You can adjust or confirm the following items using the
menu.
• Adjustment of the gray balance
• Display of the total quantity of pages printed
• Display of the firmware version of the printer
Note
Do not leave more than 30 sheets of printouts on the
paper tray when using the 2UPC-R153/R153H or
2UPC-R154/R154H Printing Pack. Do not leave more
than 20 sheets of printouts on the paper tray when using
the 2UPC-R155/R155H or 2UPC-R156/R156H Printing
Pack. However, the number of printouts which can be
accumulated on the paper tray changes according to the
environment condition where the printer is used or the
printed image. Remove the printed sheets accumulated
on the paper tray as soon as possible.
Preparation for Menu Operation
The MENU button allows you to carry out menu
operations. Buttons to be used for menu operation,
including the MENU button, are located under the front
panel. Usually these buttons are hidden under the front
panel. To use them, you have to remove the front panel.
1
Remove the lower part of the front panel and pull it
upward to remove the front panel completely.
Adjust the length of the paper tray according to the
Printing Pack to be used.
To stop printing midway
Press and hold the PRINT STOP button for more than
one second. The page currently being printed is
completed and ejected. After the printout is ejected, the
information display returns to READY. The image data
stored in the memory and the number of printings set in
the queue are cancelled.
The key panel section appears.
Memory capacity
Image data transferred from the computer is stored in the
memory of the printer. Data for one more image can be
stored in addition to that of the one being printed.
If the printer does not print
When an error message is displayed on the LCD, you
cannot operate the printer. Take remedies according to
Notes on storing your printouts
• Avoid exposure to direct sunlight, or conditions of
high temperature and high humidity, which could
cause the colors to fade.
• Avoid applying tape to a printout, and avoid contact
with plastic objects such as erasers and desk mats.
• Do not allow alcohol or other volatile organic solvents
to come into contact with the printouts.
2
Carry out the operation using these buttons
including the MENU button.
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To close the front panel
Note
Catch the two protuberance located on the upper part of
the front panel in the groove of the printer and fix the
lower parts of the front panel with the magnets.
The gray balance of images cannot be adjusted during
printing.
2,7,8,9,10
3
1,6,11
Note
Be sure to attach the front panel correctly. If not, dust
may accumulate on the printout. This may have an
influence on the picture quality of the printouts.
1
2
Press the CAL button.
The printer is switched to off-line.
Press the F and f buttons to select GRAY PATCH
PRINT.
Adjusting the Gray Balance
Use the ink ribbon with the paper that is supplied as a set
in the same package. The gray balance of the printer is
set to No. 0, which is designated as the achromatic color,
as the factory setting. If you want to change the gray
balance, proceed as follows. This setting is retained even
when the printer is turned off.
Press F and f to display GRAY PATCH PRINT.
There may be differences among packages where the ink
ribbon and paper rolls are contained as a set due to
handling during transportation and storage.
3
Press the EXEC button.
The printer returns to the on-line mode and starts
printing.
When using the 2UPC-R153/R153H or 2UPC-
R154/R154H, gray adjustment patterns Group A
and Group B are printed on two sheets separately.
When using the 2UPC-R155/R155H or 2UPC-
R156/R156H, gray patterns Group A and Group B
are printed on one sheet.
4
5
6
Look at the printout of Group A to determine the
best gray balance from this group.
Next, look at the printout of Group B to determine
the best gray balance from this group, too.
Press the CAL button.
The printer is switched to off-line.
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8
Press the F and f buttons to select GRAY ADJUST
Displaying the Quantity of Pages
Printed
The total number of printings done since turning on the
printer can be displayed. If no printings have been done
since the printer was turned on, “0” is displayed on the
information display. Also, the total number of printings
made so far since you started to use the printer can be
displayed.
[A].
The printer enters the gray balance adjustment
mode.
Press F and f to display GRAY
ADJUST [A].
2
Press the G and g buttons to display the pattern
number determined in step 4.
For example, select 18 if you determined that
pattern No. 18 in the sample provides the best color
tone of the gray balance.
1,3
Press G and g to display 18.
9
Press the F and f buttons to select GRAY ADJUST
[B].
The printer enters the adjustment mode of the color
tone of the gray balance.
1
2
Press the MENU button.
The printer is switched to off-line.
Press the F and f buttons to select the item you
want to be displayed.
Press F and f to display GRAY
ADJUST [B].
To display the total number of printings
since turning on the printer:
Select “CURRENT PRINTS.”
Press F and f to display CURRENT PRINTS.
10 Press the G and g buttons to display the pattern
number determined in step 5.
For example, select 39 if you determined that
pattern No. 39 in the sample provides the best gray
balance.
Total number of printings since turning on the printer
Press G and g to display 39.
11 Press the CAL button.
The printer returns to the on-line mode.
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To display the total number of printings
made so far since you started to use the
printer:
3
Press the MENU button after confirming.
The printer returns to the on-line mode, and the
ONLINE indicator lights.
Select “TOTAL PRINTS”.
Adjusting the Position of the
Printout Image
Press F and f to display TOTAL PRINTS.
You can adjust the position of the printout image as
shown in the illustration in step 3, below, for the 2UPC-
R153/R153H and the 2UPC-R155/R155H. Adjust the
image position, as required, or when the blank portion
appears on the edge of the printout.
Total number of printings since turning on the printer
3
Press the MENU button after confirming.
The printer returns to the on-line mode, and the
ONLINE indicator lights.
1,4
2
3
Displaying the Firmware Version of
the Printer
The version of the firmware of the printer can be
displayed.
2
1,3
1
2
Press the MENU button.
The printer is switched to the off-line mode.
Press the F and f buttons to display PRINT
OFFSET.
Press F and f until PRINT OFFSET appears.
The offset amount for the current position
1
2
Press the MENU button.
The printer is switched to off-line.
Press the F and f buttons to display VERSION.
3
Press the G and g buttons to shift the printout image
to the desired position, while looking at the
printout.
Press F and f to display VERSION.
L1: Moves to the left by 0.6 mm from the default
position.
L2: Moves to the left by 1.2 mm from the default
position.
R1: Moves to the right by 0.6 mm from the default
position.
Version of the firmware of the printer
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R2: Moves to the right by 1.2 mm from the default
position.
L2, L1
R1, R2
L2, L1
R1, R2
For the 2UPC-R153/
R153H
For the 2UPC-R155/
R155H
To return to the default position
Display 0.
4
Press the MENU button after completing the
adjustment.
The printer returns to the on-line mode.
Access the following site to get the latest information on
the printer.
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Miscellaneous
If you obstruct ventilation holes, the unit may not offer
full performance.
On condensation
Precautions
• If the printer is subjected to wide and sudden changes
in temperature, such as when it is moved from a cold
room to a warm room or when it is left in a room with
a heater that tends to produce quantities of moisture,
condensation may form inside the printer. In such
cases the printer will probably not work properly, and
may even develop a fault if you persist in using it. If
moisture condensation forms, turn off the power and
leave the printer standing for at least one hour.
• If the printing pack is subjected to wide and sudden
changes in temperature, condensation may form on
the ink ribbon or paper inside. This will cause the
printer to malfunction. Also if the printing pack is
used in this state, spots are likely to appear on the
printout.
Safety
• Operate the printer using the power source specified in
• Be careful not to damage the power cable by placing
or dropping heavy objects on it; it is dangerous to use
the unit with a damaged power cable.
• If you do not intend to use the unit for a long time,
disconnect the power cable.
• Unplug the power cable by grasping the plug, not the
cable itself.
• Do not disassemble the unit. There is a danger of
electric shock from the internal parts.
• To store a half-used printing pack, replace it in its
original packing and reseal the package. If possible,
keep the sealed printing pack in a cool, dark location.
To subsequently use the printing pack, place it, in its
sealed package, in a warm room for several hours.
Doing so prevents condensation from forming when
the printing pack is removed from its package.
• Be careful not to spill water or other liquids on the
unit, or to allow combustible or metallic material to
enter the cabinet. If used with foreign matter in the
cabinet, the unit is liable to fail, or present a risk of fire
or electric shock.
• If the unit malfunctions or if a foreign body falls into
the cabinet, disconnect the power immediately and
consult your Sony service facility or your Sony dealer.
On Transporting the Printer
Installation
• Avoid placing the unit in a location subject to:
– mechanical vibration
– high humidity
– excessive dust
Do not transport the printer with the supplied
accessories, ink ribbon and paper roll attached. Doing so
may cause a malfunction. It is recommended that you
store the ink ribbon and paper roll in the package they
came in after you remove them.
– direct or excessive sunlight
– extremely high or low temperatures
• Ventilation holes are provided to prevent the unit from
overheating. Be careful not to obstruct them with other
objects or by covering the unit with a cloth etc.
Cleaning
Note
Be sure to turn off the power of the printer before
cleaning it.
Ventilation holes
When the cabinet becomes dirty
Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a soft dry
cloth, or a soft cloth lightly moistened with a mild
detergent solution.
Do not use any type of solvent, such as alcohol or
benzine or chemical cloth, which may damage the
finish.
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To clean the platen roller, pinch roller, and
cleaning roller used for removing dust
accumulated on the paper:
Clean the rollers gently with a soft cloth moistened with
alcohol.
Before you replace a paper roll with a new
one
Before loading a new paper roll after you have used up
one paper roll, perform the following cleaning
operation.
Platen roller
Note
Cleaning roller to remove
dust accumulated on the
paper
Since the thermal head is still very hot just after printing
is finished, be careful not to touch the thermal head
when cleaning. Touching the thermal head may burn
you.
To clean the thermal head:
Clean the thermal head heating elements, ribbon guide,
and the cleaning roller for the ink ribbon gently with a
soft cloth.
Thermal head heating elements
Cleaning roller for the ink ribbon
Pinch roller
Clean the rollers gently with a soft cloth moistened
with alcohol while turning the roller.
Ribbon guide
To clean the paper feed roller:
Clean the roller gently with a soft cloth moistened with
alcohol while turning the pinch roller.
Clean area around the thermal head gently with a soft
cloth moistened with alcohol.
Paper feed roller
Note
If you intend to use the printer just after you have
cleaned it, be sure to use it only after it has dried
completely.
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After the filter has been dried completely, reset the
filter on the front panel as it was.
Note
The surface of the rubber roller is soft and easily
scratched. When cleaning it, be careful not to scratch
and not to push on the surface of the rubber roller
strongly. Doing so may cause the picture quality of the
printouts to deteriorate.
When the following symptoms appear
When the message “HEAD IN COOLING”
begins to appear on the information display
frequently:
Ventilation holes are provided on the front and rear of
the printer. Clean the filter on the front panel of the
printer. If the filter is dirty, the time required for cooling
the thermal head is lengthened and this causes the
printing time to become longer.
5
Close the front door by pushing it in the center part
of the front door.
1
Pull the lock lever for the front door toward you to
open the front cover.
Note
If you close the front door by pushing it on one side, the
front door may not be completely locked.
If white stripes or scratches appear on the
printout:
2
3
Remove the filter.
When you make printouts using the 2UPC-R153/
R153H/R155/R155H Printing Pack, after you have used
several rolls of the 2UPC-R154/R154H/R156/R156H
Printing Pack, the printout quality may deteriorate. For
example, white stripes or scratches may appear on the
printout.
Wash the filter with water to remove the dust.
Note
Do not rub the netting of the filter roughly.
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In such a case, clean the thermal head gently with a soft
cloth moistened with alcohol.
Problem
Position of the thermal head
Dark portions soak
Move the position by one notch toward
into the light portions the T side.
of the printout.
Clean both ends of the thermal head gently
with a soft cloth moistened with alcohol.
To adjust the position of the thermal head
Thermal head adjustment mechanism plates are
provided at both ends of the thermal head.
When you adjust the position of the thermal head, adjust
both ends to the same position.
1
2
Insert the head of the screws driver into the groove
on the adjustment screw.
Turn the adjustment screw toward the T side or S
side by one notch according to the severity of the
problem until the protuberance locates at the proper
position and you hear a click.
Right side
Caution
Since the thermal head is still very hot just after printing
is finished, be careful when cleaning it.
If you use the printer in a high or low
temperature
You should be very careful when you use the printer in
cold or hot places.
Protuberance
The operating temperature range at which the
performance of the printer is guaranteed is between 5°C
and 35°C.
You may need to adjust the position of the thermal head
in order to accommodate the printer to the environment
in which you use it.
3
Perform the same adjustment for the other side of
the thermal head repeating steps 1 and 2.
Left side
When you make a lot of printouts of images
containing very dark portions in a high
temperature environment approaching 35°C
Adjust the position of the thermal head if the following
problems occur:
Problem
Position of the thermal head
The printout has
shrunk.
Move the position by one notch toward
the T side.
Protuberance
Whitish spots occur on Move the position by one notch toward
the dark portions of
the S side.
the printout.
When you use the printer in a low temperature
environment approaching 5°C
Adjust the position of the thermal head if the following
problems occur:
Problem
Position of the thermal head
The printout has
shrunk.
Move the position by one notch toward
the T side.
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Ink Ribbon and Paper
Specifications
Each printing pack contains two sets of the ink ribbon
and paper roll combination.
Power requirements
100 to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
5 to 2.5 A max. (while printing)
Be sure to use the ink ribbon and the paper roll in the
carton as a set.
Input current
Operating temperature range
5 to 35°C
Operating humidity range
20 to 80%
2UPC-R153 series Self-Laminating Color
Printing Pack
Contains color ink ribbon and paper.
Ink ribbon for printing: 2 rolls
L-size print paper: 2 rolls
External dimensions
Approx. 280 × 356 × 463 mm (WHD)
1
1
1
(11 / ×14 / ×18 / inches)
8
8
8
(including the maximum projecting
parts)
2UPC-R154 series Self-Laminating Color
Printing Pack
Contains color ink ribbon and paper.
Ink ribbon for printing: 2 rolls
King-size print paper: 2 rolls
Approx. 280 × 356 × 451 mm (WHD)
1
1
7
(11 / ×14 / ×17 / inches)
8
8
8
(excluding the maximum projecting
parts)
Mass
Approx. 20 kg (44 lb 1 oz) (printer
only)
2UPC-R155 series Self-Laminating Color
Printing Pack
Contains color ink ribbon and paper.
Ink ribbon for printing: 2 rolls
2L-size print paper: 2 rolls
Printing system Dye sublimation thermal transfer
Thermal head 13.1 dot/mm, 2048 elements (334 dpi)
Gradations
Picture size
8 bits each for yellow, magenta and
cyan
2UPC-R153/R153H: 89 × 127 mm
(3.5 × 5 inches)
2UPC-R154/R154H: 102 × 152 mm
(4 × 6 inches)
2UPC-R155/R155H: 127 × 178 mm
(5 × 7 inches)
2UPC-R156 series Self-Laminating Color
Printing Pack
Contains color ink ribbon and paper.
Ink ribbon for printing: 2 rolls
2KG-size print paper: 2 rolls
2UPC-R156/R156H: 152 × 204 mm
(6 × 8 inches)
Printing capacity
• Each printing pack contains two sets of the ink ribbon
and paper combination. One set of the ink ribbon and
paper allows you to print the following number of
sheets.
Printable pixels 2UPC-R153/R153H: 1210 × 1728 dots
2UPC-R154/R154H: 1382 × 2048 dots
2UPC-R155/R155H: 1728 × 2380 dots
2UPC-R156/R156H: 2048 × 2724 dots
(The top and bottom and right and left
portions will not be printed by about
1.5 mm.)
Print
pack
2UPC-
R153/
R153H
2UPC-
R154/
R154H
2UPC-
R155/
R155H
2UPC-
R156/
R156H
Printing 610 (sheets) 550 (sheets) 335 (sheets) 295
Printing time 2UPC-R153/R153H: Approx. 7 sec.
2UPC-R154/R154H: Approx. 7 sec.
2UPC-R155/R155H: Approx. 13 sec.
2UPC-R156/R156H: Approx. 15 sec.
Input connector AC IN (for power)
capacity
(sheets)
Print
size
89×127 mm 102×152
mm
127×178
mm
152×204
mm
3.5×5
inches
4×6 inches 5×7 inches 6×8
inches
Interface
Accessories supplied
Paper tray (1)
Hi-Speed USB (USB2.0)
Note
Paper holders (2)
Power Cord (1)
Ferrite core (1)
CD-ROM (1)
However the number of sheets that can be printed may
not be guaranteed if you replace the ink ribbon and paper
before the ink ribbon and paper run out.
Software License Agreement (1)
Operating Instructions (1)
Warranty Card (1)
Service and Customer Support Info. (1)
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Self-Laminating Color Printing Pack
2UPC-R153 series
List of Messages
Messages appear on the LCD under the following
conditions. Please take the remedial actions shown next
to the message to correct the problem.
2UPC-R154 series
2UPC-R155 series
2UPC-R156 series
Messages and error messages causing
the ALARM indicator to turn on
When the ALARM indicator on the front panel lights in
red, a message or an error message appears on the LCD.
Please take the remedial actions shown next to the
message to correct the problem.
Design and specifications are subject to change without
notice.
Message
Description and Remedy
CHECK PAPER
Paper corresponding to the designated
number of sheets has been used up.
tLoad a new ink ribbon and paper
CHECK PAPER &
RETRY
•
Paper cannot be fed or ejected
correctly.
tLoad the paper roll correctly.
•
The end of the paper may be folded
or bent.
tCheck whether or not the paper
is folded or bent. If it is, cut the
folded part of the paper off and
load the paper roll again.
CHECK RIBBON
•
•
The ink ribbon may have broken.
tRepair it with adhesive tape.
Ink ribbon corresponding to the
designated number of sheets has
been used up.
tLoad a new ink ribbon and paper
roll. (page 8)
•
The ink ribbon is not loaded
correctly.
DOOR OPEN
The front door is open.
tClose the front panel until it is
locked securely (page 14).
MECHA TROUBLE Mechanical trouble has occurred in the
printer.
t Contact your supplier or the
nearest Sony Service Center.
MEDIA MISMATCH An incompatible ink ribbon and paper
roll are loaded.
tLoad the compatible ink ribbon and
paper roll taken from the same
package. (page 29)
NO PAPER
There is no paper roll loaded.
NO RIBBON
There is no ink ribbon loaded.
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Description and Remedy
Troubleshooting
PAPER END
Paper corresponding to the designated
number of sheets has been used up.
tLoad a new ink ribbon and paper
roll. (page 8)
Before submitting the product for repair, please recheck
the following. If the unit still does not operate properly,
contact your supplier or the nearest Sony Service Center.
RIBBON END
Ink ribbon corresponding to the
designated number of sheets has been
used up.
Problem
Cause and Remedy
tLoad a new ink ribbon and paper
Cannot load the paper
•
The paper holders are attached
without matching the color of the
paper holders and the tapes attached
on the paper roll correctly.
roll. (page 8)
RIBBON ERROR
Something is wrong with the data on
the IC seal attached to the ink ribbon.
tReplace the ink ribbon and paper
roll with a new ink ribbon and
paper roll. (page 8)
tAttach the paper holders to the
paper roll correctly. (page 8)
The paper roll is inserted with the
right and left sides reversed.
•
UNKNOWN
RIBBON
•
The ink ribbon that is not supported
by the current firmware version of
the printer may be loaded.
tConfirm the version of the
firmware of the printer, and then
access the site to get the latest
information on the printer, or
contact your supplier or the
nearest Sony Service Center.
tInsert the paper roll in the paper
cartridge correctly. (page 11)
The printer does not
feed the correct
•
•
The printer is not turned on.
tTurn on the printer on.
amount of paper
automatically when
you close the front
door after loading the
paper roll and ink
ribbon.
The paper holders are attached to
the paper roll without matching the
color of the paper holders and the
tapes on the paper roll and that
paper roll with the paper holders are
inserted with the right and left sides
reversed.
•
A different ink ribbon for the
printer may be loaded.
tConfirm whether or not the
loaded ink ribbon is for the
printer. (page 29)
tAttach the paper holders to the
paper roll correctly, and then
insert this paper roll in the paper
11)
Other messages
When the following messages appear even though the
ALARM indicator does not light, take the remedy next
to each message.
Cannot load the ink
ribbon
You may be trying to load the spools of
the ink ribbon wrongly.
tLoad the ink ribbon after matching
the colors of the spools of the ink
ribbon and those of the spool
holders of the printer correctly.
Message
Description and remedy
HEAD IN COOLING The thermal head is too hot.
NO PAPER is
The paper roll is not loaded correctly.
tWait for the message to disappear.
displayed even though tLoad the paper roll correctly.
Printing will then resume
automatically.
a paper roll is loaded.
NO RIBBON is
The ink ribbon is not loaded correctly.
PLEASE WAIT
The printer has ejected a printout
because it has received a stop
command or the printer has stopped
printing due to some problem.
tWait for the message to disappear.
displayed even though tLoad the ink ribbon correctly.
an ink ribbon is
loaded.
Paper is left even
This is not a malfunction. Extra sheets
though PAPER END of paper are provided with each roll of
is displayed.
paper.
tRemove the current paper roll and
load a new ink ribbon and paper
roll. (page 8)
Ink ribbon is left even This is not a malfunction. Extra ink
though RIBBON END ribbon is provided.
is displayed.
tRemove the current ink ribbon and
load a new ink ribbon and paper
roll. (page 8)
HEAD IN COOLING The filter may be dirty.
is displayed
frequently.
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Cause and Remedy
A vertical white stripe Dust may have accumulated on the
appears on the
printout.
thermal head.
tClean the thermal head elements
with a soft cloth moistened with
alcohol. (page 27)
The blank portion
The image may be shifted.
appears on the edge of tShift the printout image to the
the printout.
desired position. (page 23)
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Index
P
A
Paper and ink ribbon
Accessories supplied
Paper holder
Paper holders
Paper tray
B
adjusting the length of the paper
C
Cable stopper
Cleaning
Part Names and Functions
Precautions
before replacing a paper roll with a
platen roller, pinch roller and
D
Printing pack
Displaying
F
S
I
Ink ribbon
Ink ribbon and paper
T
U
M
Menu operations
adjusting the position of the
displaying the firmware version of
displaying the quantity of pages
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