Sony UP-D75 User Manual

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Before Printing
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Operation
Before Printing
This section describes the operations that must be 
performed prior to starting printing. This explanation 
assumes that the printer has already been installed and 
that all connections have been made.
• Loading an ink ribbon cassette (on this page)
• Loading the paper (page 9)
Once these operations have been completed, there 
should be no need to perform them again during routine 
printing.
Notes 
• When replacing the ink ribbon or paper, do not turn off 
the power. Turning off the power will cause the image 
stored in the memory to be lost.
• After replacing the ink ribbon or paper, perform the 
gray balance adjustment. (See “Adjusting the Gray 
Balance” on page 14
.)
• Use the ink ribbon suitable for the type of print 
material. Before attempting to load an ink ribbon, 
make sure that the combination of the ribbon and 
paper is compatible. (See “Ink Ribbon and paper” on 
page 17.
)
• Use only ink ribbon and paper designed for use 
with this printer. Failing to do so is likely to result 
in unsatisfactory printing or malfunctions.
 (See 
“Ink Ribbon and paper” on page 17.)
Loading an Ink Ribbon Cassette
Load the ink ribbon to the supplied ink ribbon holder, 
and load the ink ribbon cassette (referring to the ink 
ribbon holder loaded with the ink ribbon) to the printer’s 
ribbon compartment.
Notes
• When you use the printer at the first time, the thermal 
head was locked at the factory. Turn on the printer first 
to unlock the thermal head, then start to load an ink 
ribbon cassette.
• Once an ink ribbon has been completely used, replace 
it. Ink ribbons are not reusable.
• Do not rewind the ink ribbon for reuse.
• Do not touch the ink ribbon or place it in a dusty 
location. Finger prints or dust on ink ribbon will result 
in imperfect printing.
1
Open the ribbon door by pulling the tab on the 
ribbon door and marked with PULL.
2
Remove the ink ribbon cassette by pressing the 
EJECT button.
The ink ribbon cassette pops out.
Note
Never put your hand into the ink ribbon 
compartment. The thermal head becomes very hot. 
You may burn yourself if you touch it.
3
Detach the used ink ribbon from the ink ribbon 
holder.
1
Remove the spool 
with the ink ribbon, 
while pressing in 
the arrow 
direction.
2
Remove the 
other spool.