DIGITAL PHOTO PRINTER DP-DS620 DP-DS620 (A) User’s Manual ©2014 Dai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd. Version 1.
WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. This apparatus must be earthed. For pluggable equipment, the socket-outlet be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible. To disconnect the main power, unplug the AC IN connector.
dansk Undertegnede Dai Nippon Printing Co.,Ltd. erklærer herved, at følgende udstyr DP-DS620 overholder de væsentlige krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF. Nederlands Hierbij verklaart Dai Nippon Printing Co.,Ltd. dat het toestel DP-DS620 in overeenstemming is met de essentiële eisen en de andere relevante bepalingen van richtlijn 1999/5/EG. suomi Dai Nippon Printing Co.,Ltd.
Table of Contents Introduction �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 5 For Safe Operation �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 5 Caution for installation �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 8 Regulatory compliance statements ������������������������������������������������������������������ 9 Printer Installation ���������������������
Introduction Thank you for purchasing this product. This document explains how to handle and operate this product. Please read this document carefully before use. Be sure to read “For Safe Operation” (P.5-7), and operate the product correctly. For Safe Operation Be sure to read this document before using the product. After reading, keep it in a safe place where it can be easily accessed as needed.
For Safe Operation Warning • This unit has no power switch. When installing the unit, incorporate a readily accessible disconnect device in the fixed wiring, or connect the power plug to an easily accessible socket-outlet near the unit. If a fault should occur during operation of the unit, operate the disconnect device to switch the power supply off, or disconnect the power plug. • Use the product only with the designated voltage and frequency. Improper connection may cause electric shock or fire.
For Safe Operation Caution • Do not install the product in dusty or humid places. This may cause fire or an electric shock, or damage the product. • Do not install the product on an unstable surface. It may fall and cause injury to the user or other people. • Do not allow foreign objects to enter into the product. They may cause an electric shock, a short circuit, a fire, or damage the product. If something falls into the product, immediately unplug the power cord, and then call a service representative.
Caution for installation • Before using the product, read “For Safe Operation” carefully and observe the instructions therein. • Use care when moving the product. Never try to carry the product alone. Dropping it may cause injury or property damage. • Do not use or store the product near a fire, humid places, in direct sunlight, near an air conditioner or heater, or any other location with unusually high or low temperature, strong humidity, or excessive dust.
Regulatory compliance statements For the Customer in USA FCC CAUTION Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
Printer Installation Checking the contents Check that the printer and all the following accessories are included in the package. Printer unit Ribbon cassette *Set in the printer. Remove the wrapping before using them. Paper tray (for L and PC sizes) Power cord Paper holder *Set in the printer.
Printer Installation Name of components Front of the unit Paper output Standby LEDs Scrap box Opening lever Back of the unit ON/Standby switch ON Vent USB port Power inlet Side of the unit Vent Caution • Be careful not to hurt yourself or damage anything on the edges of the printer.
Printer Installation Connecting the power cord and a computer 1 Make sure that the ON/Standby switch of the printer unit is set to Standby. Standby 2 Make sure that the power switch of the computer is set to OFF. 3 Plug the connector of the power cord (supplied) into the printer power inlet. ON/Standby switch Power inlet 4 Plug the power cord into an outlet. 5 Connect the printer and the computer with a USB cable.
Printer Installation Paper and ribbon Prepare the media (paper, ribbon) with the following widths. Ribbon Paper Ribbon cassette Size Paper Ribbon (Ribbon cassette) L , 2L 127 mm in width 134 mm in width PC , A5 152 mm in width 159 mm in width Caution • Set the paper and ribbon without putting them directly on the work surface. If dust or dirt adheres to the media when setting it inside the printer unit, it may adversely affect the print quality.
Printer Installation Setting the media (paper, ribbon) 1 Use the opening lever to open the lock, and then pull out the mechanism unit. Opening lever 2 Lift the paper lever and raise the front cover. Paper Lever Front cover 3 Hold the center of the scrap box and lift it up straight. Scrap box Caution • Do not apply too much strength when pulling the mechanism unit out. If detached, the mechanism unit may fall and cause an injury or damage to surrounding objects.
Printer Installation 4 Remove the paper holder from the printer. 5 Remove the old paper roll from the paper holder, and then set the new paper roll ensuring there are no gaps. If the paper protrudes, remove the roll from the paper holder and set the edge face of paper flat. Set the roll so that there are no gaps. Set the paper so that it does not protrude from the roll. 6 Set the paper holder into the printer. Caution • The paper holders with a new paper roll set on it weigh approximately 2.0 kg.
Printer Installation 7 While pressing the paper holder, rotate the paper in the direction of the arrow and advance the leading edge until the buzzer beeps. The flashing LED (orange) turns off. 8 Set the scrap box and close the front cover. 9 Remove the ribbon cassette from the printer unit. 10 Remove the old ribbon from the ribbon cassette and set the new ribbon. Take-up side Supply side Rotate in the direction of the arrow to take up the slack.
Printer Installation 11 Install the ribbon cassette to the printer unit. Install the cassette here. Set the cassette so that the supply side is at the front. 12 Close the mechanism unit. When the mechanism unit is closed, the printer starts paper initialization. (Five blank sheets are output.) Paper initialization cuts off the outer layer of the paper that may be dirty. Note that paper initialization is not carried out if the printer ON/Standby switch is set to ON after the paper is set.
Printer Installation Paper tray installation You may install the paper tray when using L or PC size paper rolls. Up to 50 sheets can be stored, however it is recommended to remove the sheets regularly. 1 Attach the paper tray to the scrap box. Insert the tray horizontally. 2 Lower the paper tray to set it. Caution • Storing too many sheets may cause a malfunction. • Do not apply too much strength on the paper tray. Otherwise, it may be damaged.
Printer Installation Disposing of paper scrap Paper scraps generated when the paper is cut are collected in the scrap box. Be sure to empty the scrap box when replacing the paper. 1 Release the opening lever, and pull out the mechanism unit. 2 Lift the paper lever and raise the front cover. 3 Hold the center of the scrap box and lift it up straight. Scrap box 4 Set the scrap box and close the front cover. 5 Close the mechanism unit. Caution • Never remove the scrap box diagonally.
Troubleshooting Error display The LEDs condition (lit, flashing, off) indicates the product status. lit, LED display flashing, off. Status Condition Refer to POWER RIBBON PAPER Paper end Set a new roll of paper. P.14 Ribbon end Set a new ribbon. P.14 Door is open (no paper) Properly set the paper and then close the mechanism unit. P.14 Door is open Close the mechanism unit. P.17 Paper error Set the paper properly. P.14 Ribbon error Set the ribbon properly. P.
Troubleshooting Solving errors 1 Release the opening lever, and pull out the mechanism unit. 2 Remove the ribbon cassette front the printer unit. 3 Perform the action corresponding to the error. “The printer is jammed with paper” (see this page), “The ribbon is caught in the printer” (see P.22), “The printer stopped with the paper partially cut” (see P.23), “The power has been cut during printing” (see P.23) The printer is jammed with paper 1 Pull out the jammed paper.
Troubleshooting The ribbon is caught in the printer 1 Pull out the ribbon. 2 Cut the ribbon. 3 Remove the ribbon that remains in the printer unit carefully. Any pieces of ribbon left inside the printer may affect the print quality. In such cases, clean the platen roller. (see “Platen roller” P.24). 4 Reattach the ribbon with tape or similar material. Fix with tape. 5 Rotate the take-up roller until the part attached with tape cannot be seen anymore.
Troubleshooting The printer stopped with the paper partially cut 1 Set the ON/Standby switch to Standby and then ON again. The paper jam is released and the cutter blade returns to its standby position. • If you cannot release the paper, contact a service representative. 2 Remove the partially printed part of paper from the printer. Next, refer to “The printer is jammed with paper” (see P.21).
Cleaning Platen roller If indents appear at the same places on the printout at a regular interval (approximately every 50 mm), or if the back of the printout (white side) is dirty, clean the platen roller. There may be dust, dirt, adhesive, etc. from the ribbon or paper on the platen roller. 1 Prepare a piece of gauze or other soft cloth moistened with ethyl alcohol. 2 Perform the steps 1 to 4 of “Setting the media (paper, ribbon)”. 3 Wipe off all the dirt while turning the platen roller.
Specifications Print method Resolution Print size Paper /ink ribbon set Thermal dye sublimation transfer Standard 11.8 × 11.8 dot/mm (300 × 300 dpi) High quality 11.8 × 23.6 dot/mm (300 × 600 dpi) 23.6 × 23.6 dot/mm (600 × 600 dpi) L (3.5×5) 89 mm × 127 mm PC (6×4) 101 mm × 152 mm 2L (7×5) 127 mm × 178 mm A5 (6×8) 152 mm × 203 mm PC (6×4) 400 sheets 2L (7×5) 230 sheets A5 (6×8) 200 sheets Interface USB2.
