DIGITAL PHOTO PRINTER DP-DS620 Series DP-DS820 Series User’s Manual ©2016 Dai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd. Version 2.
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. This unit has no power switch.
italiano Il fabbricante, [Dai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd.], dichiara che il tipo di apparecchiatura radio [DPDS620 / DP-DS820] è conforme alla direttiva 2014/53/UE. Il testo completo della dichiarazione di conformità UE è disponibile al seguente indirizzo Internet: http://www.dnpphoto.eu/en/home български С настоящото [Dai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd.] декларира, че този тип радиосъоръжение [DPDS620 / DP-DS820] е в съответствие с Директива 2014/53/ЕС.
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.
Table of Contents Introduction �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 6 For Safe Operation �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 6 Caution for installation �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 9 Printer Installation �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 10 Checking the contents �����
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.6-8), 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.
Printer Installation Checking the contents Check that the printer and all the following accessories are included in the package. Printer unit Scrap box * The shape differs depending on the country, region or the application. (DP-DS620 Series only) Paper tray (for L and PC sizes) Ribbon cassette *Set in the printer. Remove the wrapping before using them. 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 (Paper Holder), Ribbon (Ribbon Cassette) Prepare the media (paper, ribbon) with the following widths. DP-DS620 Series Type Paper (Paper holder) DP-DS820 Series (5 x 7") PC, 2PC, (6 x 9") (8 x 10"), (8 x 12") (A4) Width : 127 mm Width : 152 mm Width : 203 mm Width : 210 mm L-Spacer Ribbon (Ribbon Cassette) Width : 134 mm Width : 159 mm Width : 217 mm * There are 2 kinds of media in DP-DS820 Series. Please prepare necessary media.
Printer Installation Setting the media (paper, ribbon) 1 Use the opening lever to open the lock, and then pull out the mechanism unit. 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. • When removing the paper holders to change the paper roll etc., make sure to place them on the clean surface. Never place them directly on the table or work spaces. If dust or dirt adheres to the media when setting the paper holder inside the printer unit , it may adversely affect the print quality. 5 Remove the old paper roll from the paper holder, and then set the new paper roll ensuring there are no gaps.
Printer Installation You can change the paper width of the paper holder (DP-DS820 Series only). Move the flange by rotating the paper holder while pulling the nob as shown in the figures to switch between A4 and 8 inch widths. Reverse the procedure to change from 8 inch width to A4 width. Use both paper holders set to the same width. Nob Flange A4 8inch A4 width 8 inch width 6 Set the paper holder into the printer. Set the seal on the paper (→PULL) in the same direction as show on the right.
Printer Installation 9 Remove the ribbon cassette from the printer unit. • When setting the media, make sure to use the plastic bag or sheet covering the media. Never put it directly on the table, floor or work spaces. 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. 11 Install the ribbon cassette to the printer unit. Install the cassette here.
Printer Installation 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. Caution • Make sure that the scrap box is installed when printing. If not installed, your fingers may get caught in the moving parts and be injured.
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.18 Set the scrap box in the printer. P.16 Paper error Set the paper properly. P.
Troubleshooting POWER RIBBON PAPER Head cool down The print heads are being cooled. This error is cleared automatically. ERROR 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.
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.
Repacking Transporting the printer requires the reuse of the original packing materials. The printer must be packed in the same way it was at the time of purchase. If the original packaging materials are not used and the printer is not packed correctly, the printer may be broken during transport. Remove all Accessories and Attachments from the printer (print media ink ribbon, paper roll, USB cable, power cable and paper tray) and store or transport them separately.
Specifications Model DP-DS620 Print method Thermal dye sublimation transfer Width direction Resolution Paper feed direction DP-DS820 11.8 dot/mm (300 dpi) High-speed 11.8 dot/mm (300 dpi) High-quality 23.6 dot/mm (600 dpi) Print size Paper / ink ribbon set capacity Interface Dimensions Weight 89 mm x 127 mm (3.
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