3-205-620-11(1) Digital Photo Printer Operating Instructions GB Before operating this printer, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference. Digital Photo Printer Mode d’emploi FR Avant d’utiliser cette imprimante, veuillez lire attentivement ce manuel et le conserver pour toute référence ultérieure. Manual de instrucciones Antes de utilizar esta impresora, lea este manual atentamente y consérvelo para consultarlo en el futuro.
WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. ATTENTION Pictures and/or Sound distortion may occur if this product is positioned in close proximity to equipment emitting electromagnetic radiation.
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. The shielded interface cable recommended in this manual must be used with this equipment in order to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules. CAUTION To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert. CAUTION The nameplate is located on the bottom enclosure.
Table of contents Getting started What you can do with the printer ................... 5 Unpacking the printer ..................................... 7 Identifying the parts ....................................... 8 Using the stylus and operation panel ........... 11 Opening the operation panel ................... 11 Using the stylus ....................................... 12 Setting up 1 Connecting the printer ........................... 14 Inserting a “Memory Stick” or PC card ....
Getting started What you can do with the printer With the Digital Photo Printer DPP-SV77, you can print images stored on a “Memory Stick” or PC card. You can also print easily from your computer. Getting started Photo-realistic printing With its sublimation dye transfer printing system, the printer can make photo-realistic prints meeting a number of different requirements.
What you can do with the printer Printing 25/30 sheets at one time With the supplied paper tray, you can print up to 25 sheets for Post Card size and 30 sheets for Small size print paper at one time. A wide variety of prints available with your printer You can make various types prints such as a standard print, a date print, or an index print of the images stored in a “Memory Stick” or PC card. A variety of image processing functions allow you to magnify/reduce, rotate, flip, or move the image.
Unpacking the printer Make sure that the following accessories are supplied with your printer. • Stylus (1) Getting started • AC power cord (1)* • Video connection cable (1) • CD-ROM (1) • Paper tray (1) • Clamp filter (1) –Sony DPP-SV77 Printer Driver Software for Windows 98/ 98SE/Me/2000 Professional Ver. 1.0 – Sony DPP-SV77 Printer Driver for Mac OS 8.5.1, 8.6, 9.0/9.1 Ver. 1.0 – Memory Stick/PC card Reader Software for Windows 98/ 98SE/Me/2000 Professional Ver. 1.
Identifying the parts For details, see the pages indicated in the parentheses. Printer front panel 1 Operation panel (next page) Push PUSH/OPEN to open the operation panel (page 11). 2 POWER button (pages 19, 23) Lights in orange in the standby mode and lights in green in the power-on mode. 3 “MEMORY STICK” insertion slot (page 14) 4 PC CARD insertion slot (page 14) 5 PC card eject button (page 14) 6 Paper tray compartment lid Insert the supplied paper tray here.
1 2 3 4 5 Printer operation panel 1 PICTURE button (page 24) Switches the thumbnail list and preview image. 2 INPUT SELECT button (page 23) 6 7 8 9 Switches the input. (The selected input indicator qv lights.) 3 LCD screen (next page) Displays the images, menu items, or available options. 4 PRINT QUANTITY (+/–) buttons (page 25) Specifies the print quantity. 5 Arrow (B/b/V/v) buttons (page 13) Moves the cursor to an image or item on the LCD screen 3.
Identifying the parts Paper tray 1 lid 2 Partition 1 Screen 1 Print quantity indication 2 Indicates the print quantity. (In preview, no indication appears when the quantity is set to zero.) 2 Image number 3 “Memory Stick”/PC Card indication Indicates that the type of media currently being used. 4 Cursor (yellow frame) 12 3 4 5 6 78 Indicates that the image with the cursor. 5 Selection (orange) Indicates that the image has been selected.
Using the stylus and operation panel Note on the LCD screen The LCD is manufactured using high-precision technology. You may, however, see brighter points or color shifts on the LCD depending on the viewing angle. This is a normal result of the manufacturing process and does not indicate a malfunction. Opening the operation panel Open the operation panel while pressing PUSH/OPEN. PUSH/OPEN You can rotate the operation panel up to 180 degrees.
Using the stylus and operation panel Using the stylus Press lightly on the button, image or item on the operation panel screen using the point of the supplied stylus. This action is referred to as “tapping” in this manual. Tapping allows you to execute the button function or select an item or image on the screen. After you finish Keep the stylus in the slot on the panel to prevent it from being lost. Notes •Always use the point of the supplied stylus for tapping the screen.
Selecting an image or item on the screen You can select an item on the screen using either of the following methods Getting started Operation panel Screen x Tap directly on the image or item on the screen. The image or item is immediately selected. In this manual, this directtapping method is the primary method used to explain the procedures. x Tap the arrows [B/b/V/v] to move the yellow frame (cursor) to an item or image on the screen and then tap [ENTER].
Setting up 1 Connecting the printer Inserting a “Memory Stick” or PC card Notes •Do not attempt to force a “Memory Stick” or a PC card into or out of the slot. If you do, the “Memory Stick” or the PC card or the printer may be damaged. •When the printer is accessing the “Memory Stick” or PC card and the relevant indicator flashes, do not remove the “Memory Stick” or PC card from the printer. If you do, the “Memory Stick” or the PC card or the printer may be damaged.
Note Insert the PC card only. Do not insert any other objects. Connecting to a television (optional) Television Set the VIDEO/ TV input selector to VIDEO. Video connecting cable (supplied) Notes •The video output to a television is factory-set to Off. To display the image on your TV screen, set it to On on the MENU screen. •Depending on the screen, the display output differs between the television and printer screen.
1 Connecting the printer Connecting the AC power cord After you make the connections, connect the supplied AC power cord to the AC IN connector of the printer and then to an AC outlet. The POWER indicator lights in red. To the wall outlet AC power cord (supplied) Connecting to a computer (optional) Connect the USB connectors of the printer and your computer (Windows PC or Macintosh) with a commercially available USB cable.
When you connect a computer that is already powered on to the USB connector of the printer The PC input indicator lights and the printer enters the PC mode. MEMORY PC STICK CARD PC •Use a USB cable 3 m or shorter in length. •Without connecting a computer that is already powered on to the USB connector, you cannot switch to the PC mode manually by touching [INPUT SELECT]. •When you connect your printer to a television, no pictures are displayed on the television in the PC mode.
2 Preparing the printing pack You need an optional printing pack designed for the printer. The pack contains a set of print paper and a print cartridge for either Post Card size (4x6 inch) or Small size (3.5x4 inch) prints.
3 Loading the print cartridge 1 Press the POWER button to turn on the printer. The POWER indicator lights in green. POWER Setting up 2 Pull and open the cartridge compartment lid. 3 Insert the print cartridge into the printer firmly until it clicks into place and close the cartridge compartment lid.
3 Loading the print cartridge To replace the print cartridge When the print cartridge runs out, the cartridge error indicator lights and an error message appears on the screen. Open the cartridge compartment lid, push up the eject lever, remove the used print cartridge, and then insert a new cartridge. Eject lever cartridge error indicator Notes •Never put your hand into the cartridge compartment. The thermal head reaches high temperatures, especially after repeated printing.
4 Inserting the print paper 1 Open the paper tray lid and set the partition according to the print paper size you want to use. To use Post Card size paper, lay the partition down . To use Small size paper, stand the partition upright. Setting up Partition 2 Set the print paper into the tray. Riffle the print paper. Then insert the print paper with its printing surface (the side with no imprint) facing up and the arrow pointing in the same direction as the arrow in the tray.
4 Inserting the print paper 3 Close the paper tray lid. Then push and open the printer’s paper tray compartment lid and insert the paper tray into the printer. Insert it firmly until it clicks into place. Notes •If print paper does not feed automatically, the paper error indicator lights. Pull out the paper tray and check for a paper jam.
Basic printing operations Printing selected images You can select an image recorded in the “Memory Stick” or PC card and print it at full-size (standard print). 3–6 7 Borderless standard print Input indicators 2 1 Insert a “Memory Stick” or PC card with recorded images into the “Memory Stick” or PC card insertion slot (page 14). 2 Press the POWER button to turn on the printer. The POWER indicator lights in green.
Printing the selected image 4 Tap the image you want to print on the screen. The cursor moves to the tapped image. You can also tap the arrows [B/b/ V/v] to move the cursor (page 13). To display another page When multiple pages exist, you can switch pages. To display the next page, tap the lower part of the scroll bar or tap [v] repeatedly. To display the previous page, tap the upper part of the scroll bar or tap [V] repeatedly.
5 Tap [ENTER] or PRINT QUANTITY [+]. The image is selected and its frame turns orange. The print quantity becomes “1.” Orange frame (selection) Tap PRINT QUANTITY [+] or [–] to set the number of copies to be printed. Each time you tap [+] or [–], the print quantity increases or decreases. You can set the print quantity from 0 to 30. Print quantity To cancel the selection Tap [–] repeatedly until the print quantity becomes “0.” The orange frame disappears and the selection is canceled.
Printing the selected image 7 Press the PRINT button. Printing starts. During printing, the PRINT indicator lights. The printing process bar and the approximate printing time are displayed on the screen. PRINT When you start printing while the preview image is displayed An dialog box appears to ask whether you want to print the image being displayed or all the selected images. Tap to select either of the two options to start printing.
Printing all images or DPOF preset images at one time You can print all the images stored in a “Memory Stick” or PC card at one time. You can also print multiple images preset by your digital still camera (DPOF) at one time. What is “DPOF”? The “DPOF” (Digital Print Order Format) is a format used to record the information necessary for automatically printing images shot with a digital still camera at a printing shop or with a home-use printer.
Printing all images or DPOF preset images at one time 4 Do either of the following: • To print all the images, press the ALL button. • To print the preset images, press the DPOF button. When you select All, all the images in the thumbnail list are displayed with an orange frame. When you select DPOF, only the preset images are displayed with an orange frame. ALL 5 Press the PRINT button. Printing starts.
Advanced printing operations Adding effects to an image What you can do with the Effect menu The Effect menu allows you to edit, adjust or add special filters to an image. To display the main Effect menu, tap [EFFECT] on the operation panel: Tap the Effect sub menu item and add an effect to an image. Functions Edit Enlarges, reduces, rotates, or flips an image horizontally. (Page 31) Adjustment Adjusts the brightness, color depth, tint, and sharpness of the image.
Adding effects to an image Notes •If the “Memory Stick” or PC card is in write protect status, you cannot save an image in the “Memory Stick” or PC card. •While saving the image, do not turn off the power or remove the “Memory Stick” or PC card from the insertion slot. The “Memory Stick” or PC card may be damaged. To print the edited image Tap PRINT QUANTITY [+] or [–] to set the copies to be printed and then press the PRINT button in the Effect main or sub menus.
Changing the image size and position The Edit sub menu allows you to enlarge, reduce, rotate, or flip an image. 1 Select the image to be edited in the thumbnail list or tap the selected image or [PICTURE] to display its preview. 2 Tap [Effect]. The main Effect menu is displayed. 3 Tap [Edit]. The Edit sub menu is displayed. Tap the desired item to edit the image. Item Procedures Zoom –/+ Each time you tap [+] or [–], the image is enlarged or reduced.
Adding effects to an image Note The picture quality of an enlarged image may be deteriorated depending on the size of the image. 5 Tap [Back]. The main Effect menu is displayed again. You can select another Effect sub menu, save or print the image, or exit the Effect menu (page 29). Adjusting the pictures The Adjustment sub menu allows you to adjust brightness, color deepness, tint, or sharpness levels of the image pictures.
4 Tap the desired adjustment item. The adjustment screen of the selected item is displayed. 5 Tap the upper or lower part on the slider to adjust the image. Procedures Brightness Tap the lower part of the slider to darken the image or the upper part to brighten the image. Color Depth Tap the lower part of the slider for light colors, or the upper part for deep colors. Tint Tap the lower part of the slider to make the image reddish, or the upper part to make the image bluish.
Adding effects to an image 6 Tap [Back] . The Adjustment sub menu is displayed again. You can select another adjustment item to proceed with further adjustments. 7 Tap [Back]. The main Effect menu is displayed again. You can select another Effect sub menu, save or print the image, or exit the Effect menu (page 29). Adding a special filter to an image The Filter sub menu allows you to add a special effect to an image to print in monochrome, paint, or sepia tone.
4 Tap a filter you want to add to an image. Items Filters Paint Makes the image look like a painted picture. Sepia Makes the image look like an old photograph with faded colors. Monochrome Makes the image into a monochrome picture. Normal Removes any added filter(s) from the image. Note The picture of the image being displayed on the screen may differ from that of the printed image. 5 Tap [Back]. 35 GB Advanced printing operations The main Effect menu is displayed again.
Adding drawings, stamps, or characters (Tool) What you can do with the Tool sub menu The Tool sub menu allows you to add freehand drawings, or input selected stamps or characters to an image. Follow the procedures below to display the Tool sub menu. To display the Tool sub menu, tap [Tool] in the main Effect menu (page 29) or CREATIVE PRINT menu (page 45). Tools box Preview Tap the desired tool in the Tools box and draw freehand lines, put on stamps, or input character in the preview.
To exit the Tool sub menu Tap [Done]. When the dialog box used for saving the image is displayed, tap [Yes] to save the edits or [No] to cancel them. When both a “Memory Stick” and a PC card are inserted, a dialog box to select the destination is also displayed. Tap the desired destination. To print the edited image Tap PRINT QUANTITY [+] or [–] to set the copies to be printed and then press the PRINT button in a Tool sub menu. The currently displayed image will be printed.
Adding drawings, stamps, or characters (Tool) Drawing freehand line art ( ) You can use the pencil tool to draw freehand line art on an image. 1 In the Tool sub menu (page 36), tap (Pencil tool). The pencil tool mode is selected. The tool button turns orange. 2 To select the stroke weight for the pencil drawings, tap (thin) or (thick). 3 To select the color for the pencil drawings, tap (Color). The color selection screen is displayed. 4 Tap the desired color box.
6 Tap [ENTER]. The drawing you made is fixed and pasted to the image. Note Once you tap [ENTER], you cannot delete the drawing. Repeat steps 2 through 6 to draw other line art. The drawings are pasted on the image in the same manner. 8 Tap (Pencil tool) to release the pencil tool mode. The tool button turns yellow. You can use another tool, exit the Tool menu, or print the image (page 36).
Adding drawings, stamps, or characters (Tool) Pasting stamps ( ) You can use the stamp tool to paste selected stamp(s) to an image. 1 In the Tool sub menu (page 36), tap (Stamp tool). The stamp selection screen is displayed. The tool button turns orange. 2 Tap the desired stamp. The tapped stamp is selected and the stamp selection screen is closed. 3 Tap on the preview image where you want to paste the stamp. The selected stamp is pasted onto the preview image in an all black silhouette.
To move the stamp Tap the arrows [B/b/V/v] to move the stamp in the desired direction. 5 Tap [ENTER]. The stamp is fixed to the image. Note Once you tap [ENTER], you cannot move or delete the stamp. 6 To paste the same stamp(s), repeat steps 3 through 6. The stamps are pasted on the image. 7 Tap (Stamp tool) to release the stamp tool mode. The tool button turns yellow. You can use another tool, exit the Tool menu, or print the image (page 36).
Adding drawings, stamps, or characters (Tool) Typing characters ( ) You can use the type tool to input characters to an image. Characters are input one line at a time. 1 In the Tool sub menu (page 36), tap (Type tool). The tool button turns orange. The character input screen is displayed. Switch the Alphanumeric and Symbolic input screens. Character input box Select color and font (5 fonts available) for the characters.
To select the color The characters are input in the color displayed next to [Font Color]. To select a different color, tap [Font Color] and then tap the desired color box on the color selection screen. To delete characters in the input box • To delete a character before the cursor, tap [Delete]. Each time you tap [Delete], the character before the cursor is deleted. Input a new character. • To delete a character in the middle of the input box, tap the space after the character you want to delete.
Adding drawings, stamps, or characters (Tool) 5 To adjust the character size, tap make it smaller. to make it larger or to To erase the characters input Tap [Redraw]. The characters just pasted are erased from the preview. To move the characters Tap the arrows [B/b/V/v] to move the characters in the desired direction. 6 Tap [ENTER]. The characters are fixed to the image. Note Once you tap [ENTER], you cannot move or delete the characters. 7 To input the same character(s), repeat steps 4 through 6.
Making various prints (CREATIVE PRINT) What you can do with the Creative Print menu The Creative Print menu allows you to make a variety of prints. To display the main Creative Print menu, tap [CREATIVE PRINT] on the operation panel: Tap the Creative Print sub menu item and make a variety of prints. Functions Card Adds a selected greeting and your input message to make an original card. (Page 47) Calendar Add a calendar of selected month(s) to an image or images to make an original calendar.
Making various prints (CREATIVE PRINT) To display the preview image only Tap [PICTURE] on the operation panel. Only the preview image is displayed. To return to the previous screen, tap [PICTURE] or tap anywhere on the preview image. To print the Creative Print image Tap PRINT QUANTITY [+] or [–] to set the copies to be printed and then press the PRINT button. The currently displayed Creative Print image will be printed. Notes It may take longer to process a created image after you press the PRINT button.
Making a card You can add a greeting and your own message to images and make an original card like the one shown on the right. 1 Tap [Card] in the main Creative Print menu. The print size selection screen is displayed. Select the print paper size you want to use. Advanced printing operations To return to the main Creative Print menu Tap [Back]. 2 Tap the desired paper size icon. The screen used for selecting a template of the selected paper size is displayed.
Making various prints (CREATIVE PRINT) 3 Tap the desired template. A preview of the selected template is displayed. The preview allows you to check the preceding procedures. Greeting area Image area Character input area 4 Tap each area on the preview to enter a greeting, image(s), or characters. You can choose them in any order. x Entering a greeting 1 Tap the greeting area. The screen used for selecting a greeting is displayed. 2 Tap the desired greeting.
x Entering characters When you choose a template with characters, you can enter your own characters. Tap the character input area to display the character input screen. For how to input characters, see “Typing characters” on page 42. x Selecting image(s) 1 Insert a “Memory Stick” or PC card into the printer and tap an image area. The thumbnail list used for selecting an image is displayed. The screen used to adjust the image size, position, angle, and brightness is displayed.
Making various prints (CREATIVE PRINT) 4 Tap [Done]. A preview reflecting your selections up to the preceding step is displayed. The selected image is displayed in the image area. When you choose a template with multiple images, repeat steps 1 through 4 to select the remaining image(s) for each image area. 5 50 GB Check the preview and perform any of the procedures explained in “During or after the Creative Print procedures” on page 45.
Making a calendar You can add a selected calendar to an image or images to make an original calendar. 1 Tap [Calendar] in the main Creative Print menu. The print size selection screen is displayed. Select the print paper size you use. To return to the main Creative Print menu Tap [Back]. 2 Tap the desired paper size icon. The screen used for selecting a calendar template for the selected print paper size is displayed. Advanced printing operations To return to the previous screen Tap [Back].
Making various prints (CREATIVE PRINT) 4 Tap each area on the preview to set the calendar and add image(s). You can choose them in any order. x Selecting image(s) Tap the image area to select and adjust an image. For details, see “Selecting image(s)” on page 49. x Setting the calendar 1 Tap the calendar area. The screen used for setting the calendar is displayed. 2 In the “Start Month” line, set the year and month to start the calendar.
Making a split print You can make a print with 4-split, 9-split, or 16-split images. 1 Tap [Split Images] in the main Creative Print menu. The print size selection screen is displayed. Select the print paper size you use. To return to the main Creative Print menu Tap [Back]. 2 Tap the desired paper size icon. Advanced printing operations The screen for selecting the split image template for the selected print paper size is displayed. To return to the previous screen Tap [Back].
Making various prints (CREATIVE PRINT) 3 Tap the desired template. The preview of the selected template is displayed. The preview allows you to check the preceding procedures. 4 Tap an image area. When you choose a template with multiple images, you can select from any image area. 5 Select and adjust an image. For details on selecting an image, see “Selecting image(s)” on page 49.
Making a sticker You can add a frame to each of the 9-split images to make a 9-split image sticker. Note You can make a sticker using Small size print paper only. Before you start making a sticker, insert Small size print paper into your paper tray. Making a 9-split image sticker with a frame 1 Tap [Sticker] in the main Creative Print menu. The screen used for selecting a sticker template for the Small size print paper is displayed.
Making various prints (CREATIVE PRINT) 3 Tap an image area. When you choose a template with multiple images, you can select from any image area. The screen used for selecting a frame is displayed. 4 Tap the desired frame. The screen used for selecting an image is displayed. 5 Select and adjust the desired image. For details on selecting an image, see “Selecting image(s)” on page 49. 6 Repeat steps 3 and 5 to add framed image(s) to the remaining image area(s).
Making an index print You can make an index print of the images in the “Memory Stick” or PC card. 1 Tap [Index Print] in the main Creative Print menu. The print size selection screen is displayed. Select the print paper size you use. To return to the main Creative Print menu Tap [Back]. 2 Tap the desired paper size icon. The title selection screen is displayed. 3 Note Patterns differ depending on the paper size and whether you input a title or not. 4 Tap the desired pattern of image alignment.
Making various prints (CREATIVE PRINT) 5 Tap [Done]. • When you select [On], the character input screen is displayed. Enter a title. For how to input characters, see “Typing characters” on page 42. After you enter your characters, the pattern setting screen is displayed. • When you select [Off], the pattern setting screen is displayed immediately. 6 Check the preview and press the PRINT button.
Setting up the printer (MENU) What you can do with the Menu The Menu allows you to change the printer settings, set up the screen, perform slideshow, or delete images. To display the Menu screen, tap [MENU] on the operation panel: Tap the Menu sub menu item and add an effect to an image. Functions Set Up Change the printing preferences including the Auto Fine Print 2, date print, finish, or borderless print settings. You can also set clock and beep.
Setting the printer (MENU) Changing the printer preferences (Set Up) The Set Up sub menu allows you to change the printing preferences including Auto Fine Print 2, date print, finish, or borderless print settings. You can also set clock and beep. 1 Tap [MENU]. The Menu screen (page 59) is displayed. 2 Tap [Set Up]. The Set Up sub menu is displayed. 3 Tap the setting items you want to select. A green mark indicates the setting item has been selected.
Items Settings Contents Date Print On Prints an image with the date recorded together with the image shot with your digital still camera. Note You can print the date only when the image’s date data is recorded in the DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) format. Auto Fine Print 2 Off* Prints an image without the date print data. On Corrects an image automatically for printing in better picture quality, especially effective for a dark or low-contrast image.
Setting the printer (MENU) Items Date/Clock setting Settings Contents You can set the internal clock to record the date you saved the image in the “Memory Stick” or PC card. 1 Tap [Set Up]. 2 Tap v/V above and below the day to set the day. 3 Tap the month box and tap v/V to set the month. 4 Set the year, the hour and minutes in the same way. 5 Tap [Set Up] again to start the internal clock. Note Items which cannot be changed are displayed in gray and cannot be selected. 4 Tap [Back].
Setting video output and LCD screen contrast You can set the video output to a television and adjust the LCD screen contrast of the printer. 1 Tap [MENU]. The Menu screen (page 59) is displayed. 2 Tap [Screen Setup]. The Screen Setup screen is displayed. 4 Set the video output or LCD screen contrast.
Viewing a slideshow You can perform a slideshow of the images saved in a “Memory Stick” or PC card. When you want to search for an image, you can find it easily using the slideshow. Note Before you begin, make sure that neither the ALL nor the DPOF button is pressed. 1 Tap [MENU]. The Menu screen (page 59) is displayed. 2 Tap [Slideshow]. The Slideshow screen is displayed. 3 In the Switch Time line, tap [Quick] to switch images quickly or [Slow] to switch them slowly. 4 Tap [Enter].
Deleting images You can delete images in the “Memory Stick” or PC card. You can also format the “Memory Stick.” Notes Deleting selected image(s) 1 Tap [MENU]. The Menu screen (page 59) is displayed. 2 Tap [Delete Image]. The Delete Image screen is displayed. Continued 65 GB Advanced printing operations •During deleting or formatting, do not turn off the power or remove the “Memory Stick” or PC card from the insertion slot. The “Memory Stick” or PC card may be damaged.
Deleting images 3 Tap [Delete Image]. The thumbnail list is displayed. When you display a preview image in step 1, the cursor is set to that image. To return to the Menu screen Tap [Back]. 4 Tap the image that you want to delete and tap [ENTER] on the operation panel. A confirmation dialog box is displayed. 5 Tap [Yes] to delete the image or [No] to cancel deletion. The selected image is deleted. To delete other images, repeat steps 4 and 5. 6 To exit the Menu, tap [MENU].
Printing from your computer Using your printer with Windows computers The supplied software enables you to print an image stored on your computer’s hard disk with the Digital Photo Printer DPP-SV77. You can also view, copy, or transfer images stored in a “Memory Stick” or PC card inserted in the printer from your computer’s monitor. To print an image from the computer, you need commercially available printing application software.
Using your printer with Windows computers Installing the software Install the printer driver and Memory Stick/PC card reader software contained on the supplied CD-ROM to your computer’s hard disk. When using Windows 98/98SE/Me Installing the USB driver 1 2 Turn on your computer and the printer. Start Windows and then connect your computer and the printer. When the computer detects the printer, the “Add New Hardware Wizard” dialog box is displayed.
5 Insert the supplied CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive and check “CD-ROM drive.” Then click “Next.” Installation starts. When installation ends, the “Finish Setup” dialog box appears. Note During installation, you may be asked to insert the Windows OS CD-ROM. 6 Click “Finish.” The Sony DPP-SV77 USB driver is installed. Note After you click “Finish,” you may be prompted to restart the computer. To check the installation 1 Click “Start,” point to “Settings” and then click “Control Panel.
Using your printer with Windows computers Installing the printer driver and reader software 1 Insert the supplied CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive and click “Start,” and then click “Run.” The “Run” dialog box is displayed. 2 Input “D:\Setup.exe” (When your CD-ROM drive is the D: drive) then click “OK.” If your CD-ROM drive is not the D: drive, input the appropriate drive name. You can also input the location of the installer by clicking the “Browse” button.
7 Check “Local printer” and click “Next.” The dialog box used to select the manufacturer and model of the printer is displayed. 8 Click “Have Disk.” The “Install From Disk” dialog box is displayed. 9 Click “Browse.” The following dialog box is displayed. 10 In the Drives box, select the CD-ROM drive. The following dialog box is displayed. “WIN98” folder. 12 Make sure that “DPPSUSB.inf” is selected in the File name box and then click “OK.” The dialog box to select the model name is displayed.
Using your printer with Windows computers 13 Select “Sony DPP-SV77” and click “Next.” Copying of files starts. The dialog box used to select the port is displayed. Note During installation, you may be asked to insert the Windows OS CD-ROM. 14 Select “Sony DPPUSB1: Sony Digital Photo Printer” in the list and click “Next.” The dialog box used to select the printer name is displayed. It is factoryset to “Sony DPP-SV77.” If you want to use another name, input the name in the text box. 15 Click “Finish.
2 Turn on the printer and then connect the printer and the computer via their USB ports. Note Make sure to turn on your printer before connection. 3 Wait for the USB driver to be installed automatically and for the following dialog box to disappear. Note If the “Add New Hardware Wizard” dialog box is displayed instead of the above window, follow the instructions on the screen to install the “USB Printing Support.
Using your printer with Windows computers 8 Click “Next.” The “Setup Complete” dialog box is displayed. 9 Click “Finish.” The Readme file is displayed. “Sony DPP-SV77” is added to the “Printers” window. Notes • If you cannot install the printer driver with the supplied setup program, see “About the Printer Driver for Windows 2000 Professional” in the Readme file contained on the supplied CD-ROM (“Readme\English\readme.txt).
4 Click “Yes.” The relevant files are removed from your computer’s hard disk. Using the reader software You can view the “Memory Stick” or PC card inserted in the printer as a drive on your computer’s monitor. In the “My Computer” or “Windows Explorer” window, double-click “Sony DPP-SV77.” 2 Click “Memory Stick” or the PC card icon. The images stored in the “Memory Stick” or PC card inserted in the printer are displayed.
Using your printer with Windows computers Printing from a software application You can use the “Print ”command of a software application to print an image from your computer’s hard disk with the DPP-SV77 Digital Photo Printer. Notes • This sections explains the settings and operations with a typical application as an example. Depending on the application, print settings and operations may differ. For the details, refer to the manual of your application.
3 Set “Orientation.” To print in portrait (tall) format, select “Portrait.” To print in landscape (wide) format, select “Landscape.” To set properties of the printer Click “Properties” to display the “Properties” dialog box. ❒ Graphics tab You can set the used resolution when printing an image. You cannot specify dithering, intension or color. ❒ Device Options tab You can select finish from either “Glossy” or “Texture.” 4 5 Click “OK” to close the “Print Setup” dialog box.
Using your printer with Macintosh computers The supplied software enables you to print an image from your Macintosh with the Digital Photo Printer DPP-SV77. To print an image from the computer, you need a commercially available printing software application. System requirements To use the supplied software, you need a Macintosh computer that must meet the following system requirements. OS: Port: RAM: Hard disk space: Drive: Mac OS 8.5.1/8.6/9.0/9.1 should be pre-installed.
3 Insert the supplied CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. 4 Select the software language by double-clicking the corresponding folder on the CD-ROM. The selected language folder opens. 5 6 Double-click “Setup Program.” Click “Install.” Installation starts. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete installation. Uninstalling the printer driver 79 GB Printing from your computer When the software becomes unnecessary, remove the software as follows: In step 6, click “Uninstall.
Using your printer with Macintosh computers Printing from a software application You can use a software application to print images stored in your computer’s hard disk using the DPP-SV77 Digital Photo Printer. Notes • This sections explains the settings and operations using a typical application as an example. Depending on the application, print settings and operations may differ. For the details, refer to the manual of your application.
5 Click “OK” to close the dialog box and select “Print” from the “File” menu. The “Print” dialog box appears. 6 Print range Specify the pages to start and end printing. To print all the pages, select “All.” Copies Enter the number of copies to be printed. Preview Displays a print preview. Set the print range and copies and click “Print.” The printer starts printing. To stop printing, click “Cancel.
Additional information Precautions On safety • Operate the printer on 120 V AC, 60 Hz (for the 110 to 120V area) or 220 to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz (for the models for other areas) only. • Be careful not to set or drop any heavy objects on the power cord, or to damage the power cord in any way. Never operate this printer with a damaged power cord. • Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet, unplug the printer and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further.
On transport On restrictions on duplication When you transport the printer, remove the print cartridge, paper tray, the “Memory Stick” or PC card from the printer and put the printer and its peripherals in the original box with the protective packaging. If you no longer have the original box and packing parts, use similar packing material so that the printer will not be damaged while being transported.
About the “Memory Stick” and PC card media The printer can read and write “Memory Stick” and PC card (PCMCIA ATA compatible type II flash memory cards with a power specification of 5V or 3.3/ 5V). By using a commercially available PC card adaptor, you can also use Smart Media and other types of compact flash memory cards. On “Memory Stick” “Memory Stick” is a removable storage media used with a digital still camera, video camera, or PC. You can easily display, save or delete images using this medium.
Notes on use • You cannot use PC cards with a power specification of 3V only. • Do not insert other types of PC card into the printer’s insertion slot. The printer may be damaged. • Do not drop, bend, or submit the “Memory Stick” or PC card to external shock. • Do not disassemble or modify the “Memory Stick” or PC card. • Avoid getting liquids on the “Memory Stick” or PC card or using them in areas subject to high humidity. Otherwise, data may be rendered unreadable.
Troubleshooting If you run into any problems using the printer, use the following guidelines to solve the problem. If the problem persists, consult your Sony dealer. When you are printing from your computer, also refer to the computer manual. Cannot operate the printer after the power switch is turned on. m Connect the AC power cord to an AC outlet securely. The LCD screen of the printer displays no images. m Insert a “Memory Stick” or PC card securely.
m An image which is damaged or has some kind of problem will not appear in the image list. A file error message appears on the display. If there are no images stored in the “Memory Stick” or PC card, the no file message appears on the display. m If an image is not compatible with DCF (Design rule for Camera File system), it may not be printed using the printer even if it is displayed on the PC monitor. m The printer can handle and display up to 999 image files.
Troubleshooting If paper jams If the print paper jams, the paper error indicator lights and an error message is displayed. Printing stops. Turn the printer off and remove the jammed paper from the paper outlet or take out the paper tray to remove the jammed paper. Take out the paper tray to remove the jammed paper. Pull out the jammed paper slowly. Note If you cannot remove the jammed paper, contact your Sony dealer.
Specifications Printing system Sublimation dye transfer printing (Yellow/Magenta/Cyan 3 pass) Resolution 403 (H) x 403 (V) dpi Gradations 256 levels (8 bits for each Yellow/ Magenta/Cyan), approx. 16,770,000 colors Printing size 152.4 (H) x 101.6 (V) mm (maximum, Post Card Size, borderless) (6 x 4 inches) Printing time Approx. 90 seconds per sheet (Post Card Size Paper) Approx.
Index A F P AC power cord 16 Adding a special filter to an image 34 Adjusting the picture quality 32 ALL button 28 Auto Fine Print 61 Filter 34 Finish Border/Borderless print 61 Glossy 61 Texture 61 Formatting the “Memory Stick” 66 Front panel 8 Paper error indicator 22, 88 Paper jams 88 Paper tray 10, 21 Pasting stamps 40 PC Card Inserting/removing 14 Note on use 85 PC input indicator 17 Pencil tool 38, 39 PICTURE 24 Post Card size 18 POWER button 19, 23 Preview image 24 PRINT button 26 Print cartridg
R Reader software 75 Rear panel 8 S Selecting A frame 56 An item on the screen 13 Image(s) 49 Setting Calendar 52 Printer details 60 Slideshow 64 Small size 18 Specifications 89 Stamp tool 40 Stylus 12 Supplied accessories 7 System requirements Macintosh 78 Windows 67 T Additional information Tapping 12 Template 47 Thumbnails 86 Tool menu 36 Troubleshooting 86 Type tool 42, 44 U Uninstalling the software 74, 79 USB connector 16 V VIDEO OUT connector 15 Video output setting 63 91 GB
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