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Troubleshooting

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Recoverable error numbers and error 
messages 

When the following error numbers and error messages 
appear, take the remedy next to each message.

Troubleshooting

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.

Message

Description and remedy

W50

Printer not ready.

W51

Ink ribbon has run out.
Please replace the ink ribbon.

W52

Please place the proper size of paper 
and ink ribbon in the printer.
Also, check the paper size setting of 
the printer driver.

W53

Front door is open.
Please close the door.

W54

Ink ribbon is not set.
Please set an ink ribbon.

W55

Paper roll is empty.
Please replace the paper roll.

W56

Paper is not loaded properly.
Please re-set the paper roll into the 
printer.

W57

Please place the proper size of paper 
and ink ribbon in the printer.
Also, check the paper size setting of 
the printer driver.

W58

Front door is open.
Please close the door.

W59

Received an invalid command.
Please try printing again.

W60

Received an invalid parameter.
Please try printing again.

W61

Printer is initializing.
Please wait a minute.

W73

Failed to detect the ribbon mark.
Please check the ink ribbon.

W74

USB cable is not connected.

W75

Data transfer failed.
Please try printing again.

W78

Ink ribbon is not working.
Please try printing again.

W79

Head unit position is abnormal.
Please try printing again.

Problem

Cause and Remedy

Cannot load the paper

• The paper roll is not load correctly 

to the paper core shaft.

t

Load the paper roll to the paper 
core shaft, paying attention to 
the direction of the seal attached 
to the paper roll. (page 11)

• The paper leading edge of the paper 

is not fed to the correct position.

t

Feed the paper leading edge of 
the paper to the correct position 
where you can see it through the 
three holes. (page 9)

The paper is ejected 
crookedly, or a blank 
portion that is not 
printed appears on the 
printout.

The left plate of the paper core shaft is 
not inserted firmly.

t

Insert the left plate until the white 
portion appears through the four 
holes of the left plate. (page 12)

The printer did not 
feed the correct 
amount of paper 
automatically when 
you closed the front 
door after loading the 
paper roll and ink 
ribbon.

• The printer is not turned on.

t

Turn the printer on.

• The front door is not closed. 

t

Close the front door firmly and 
confirm that the STATUS 
indicator is lit in blue.

Cannot load the ink 
ribbon

You may be trying to load the take-up 
ribbon and supply-side ribbon 
wrongly.

t

Load the ink ribbon after matching 
the colors of the bobbins of the ink 
ribbon and those of ribbon gears of 
the printer correctly. (page 13)

Paper is left even 
though the error 
number “W55” and 
the error message 
“Paper roll is empty. 
Please replace the 
paper roll” are 
displayed.

This is not a malfunction. Extra sheets 
of paper are provided with each roll of 
paper.

t

Remove the current paper roll and 
load a new ink ribbon and paper 
roll. (page 9)

Ink ribbon is left even 
though the error 
number “W51” and 
the error message “Ink 
ribbon has run out. 
Please replace the ink 
ribbon.” are displayed.

This is not a malfunction. Extra ink 
ribbon is provided.

t

Remove the current ink ribbon and 
load a new ink ribbon and paper 
roll. (page 9)

A vertical white stripe 
appears on the 
printout.

Dust may have accumulated on the 
thermal head.

t

Clean the thermal head elements 
with a soft cloth moistened with 
alcohol. (page 20)

Summary of Contents for UP-GR700

Page 1: ...2 891 198 01 1 Digital Photo Printer 2007 Sony Corporation UP GR700 Operating Instructions ...

Page 2: ...an radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expres...

Page 3: ...7 Connections 8 Installing the Printer Driver 8 USB Port Connection 8 Operation Loading the Paper Roll and Ink Ribbon 9 Loading the Paper Roll and Ink Ribbon 9 Removing the Ink Ribbon and Paper Roll 14 Printing from the Computer 16 Printing 16 Miscellaneous Precautions 19 Safety 19 Installation 19 On Transporting the Printer 19 Cleaning 20 Specifications 22 List of Messages 22 Troubleshooting 23 I...

Page 4: ... printing of computer image data in full color 256 gradations and 16 7 million colors Basic Application Example Location and Function of Parts and Controls For more details see the reference pages numbers enclosed in parentheses A Filter cover 21 Provided to prevent the printer from becoming clogged with dust Computer provides image data for printing and printer control signals UP GR700 Digital Ph...

Page 5: ...se the proper power cord for your local power supply not supplied Refer to Warning on power connection on page 2 J USB connector 8 Connects to a computer equipped with a USB interface USB 2 0 using a USB cable not supplied Relationship Between the STATUS Indicator and the ERROR indicator You can confirm the status of the printer according to the lighting status of the STATUS and ERROR indicators l...

Page 6: ...ols 6 Means Initializing Starting Wait for a while Means the print head is cooling or the print head is warming Print mode The printer is ready to print Indicator status Printer status STATUS ERROR Blinks Green Not lit Blinks Blue Not lit Lit Blue Not lit ...

Page 7: ...g it be sure to perform the following installation Placing the Printer Check the location where the printer is to be installed A space of about 25 cm 9 7 8 inches is required as illustrated so that ejected printouts will not be dropped on the floor When the printer is unstable If the printer is unstable when you open the front door attach the two feet supplied to the printer 1 Insert the one foot ...

Page 8: ...ribed in the computer manual Make sure that the interface cable is connected securely at both ends The printer driver 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 via a USB hub Installing the Printer Driver Install the printer driver provided with the printer For detailed instructions on ho...

Page 9: ... roll and ink ribbon at the same time Notes on handling the paper roll and ink ribbon One set of the ink ribbon and paper roll allows you to print about 170 printouts of 203 254 mm size 8 10 inch size 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 ...

Page 10: ...e printer power on Otherwise the automatic paper feeding may not be done correctly after loading of the paper roll and ink ribbon is completed Loading the paper roll and ink ribbon Notes We recommend that you put on gloves when handling the paper roll Be careful that your fingers or clothing are not pinched or caught by the front door or the protuberance on the front door Since the thermal head is...

Page 11: ...he paper core shaft into the center of the paper roll Note Pay attention to the direction of the seal attached to the paper roll Note When attaching the paper roll be sure not to damage the paper roll with the paper core shaft 6 Push the left plate removed in step 4 back onto the shaft firmly Paper core shaft Pushing the lever to the inside in the direction of the arrow remove the left plate m Rig...

Page 12: ... holding both ends of the paper from the paper roll insert the paper between the guide rollers and feed it in with your hands until the paper end appears on the other side 11 Insert the paper from the paper roll into the guide plate until you can see the paper through the three holes shown below When the paper appears through the three holes the paper from the paper roll is set at the correct posi...

Page 13: ...n push the black bobbin of the supply side ribbon into the black bobbin bearing 13 Push the bobbin with the gear of the take up ribbon into the ribbon gear of the take up side and then insert the white bobbin of the take up ribbon into the white bobbin bearing Note After attaching the take up ribbon make sure that the ink ribbon does not loosen or is not wrinkled If the ink ribbon is wrinkled smoo...

Page 14: ...er and cut it five times manually by pressing the cut button 1 Press the cut button once using a sharp pointed object such as a the tip of a mechanical pencil The paper is fed about 10 cm 4 inches and chopped off 2 Press the cut button four more times Removing the Ink Ribbon and Paper Roll When the STATUS indicator blinks in white and the ERROR indicator blinks in red the paper or ink ribbon has b...

Page 15: ...he left and pull it toward you to remove the supply side ribbon 4 Remove the paper roll 1 Turn both side of the paper toward the inside to wind the remaining paper 2 Remove the paper roll 3 Remove the left plate of the paper core shaft as illustrated 5 Load the new paper roll and ink ribbon For details see Loading the Paper Roll and Ink Ribbon on page 9 Pushing the levers inside to the direction o...

Page 16: ...the lamination type is Glossy For detailed information refer to the instructions for the printer driver included on the CD ROM disc supplied To select the size of printouts You can make printouts of either 203 254 or 203 305 mm size 8 10 or 8 12 inch size using the 2UPC R710 Self Laminating Color Printing Pack 203 254 mm size 8 10 inch size is the default setting You can select the desired size fo...

Page 17: ...rinter Also an error message appears on the monitor of the computer Take remedies according to the advice given in List of Messages on page 22 and Troubleshooting on page 23 If the paper or ink ribbon runs out while printing If the paper or ink ribbon runs out while printing the ERROR indicator starts blinking in red and the error message appears on the monitor of the computer For detailed informa...

Page 18: ...ng 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 ...

Page 19: ...unit may not offer full performance On condensation 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 may not work properly and may even develop a fault if you persist ...

Page 20: ...mal head and paper feeding section When a vertical white stripe appears on the printout or the color distribution becomes uneven clean the thermal head and the paper feeding section such as guide rollers bottom section and paper tray section Also it is recommended that you clean the thermal head and paper feeding section whenever you replace the ink ribbon and paper roll To clean the thermal head ...

Page 21: ...ently this indicates that the head is in the cooling state clean the filter If the filter is dirty the time required for cooling the thermal head is lengthened and this causes the printing time to become longer 1 Remove the air filter cover 2 Remove the air filter and then shake the air filter gently to remove dust 3 Clean the air filter cover 4 Remove dust from the groove on the printer 5 Reset t...

Page 22: ...mputer connected to the printer Please take the remedial actions shown next to the message to correct the problem Error numbers and error messages requiring the printer to be turned off and on When the following error numbers and error messages appear on the monitor you should turn the printer off Please take the remedial actions shown next to the message to correct the problem Then turn the print...

Page 23: ...o the direction of the seal attached to the paper roll page 11 The paper leading edge of the paper is not fed to the correct position tFeed the paper leading edge of the paper to the correct position where you can see it through the three holes page 9 The paper is ejected crookedly or a blank portion that is not printed appears on the printout The left plate of the paper core shaft is not inserted...

Page 24: ...sive tape over the entire end of the ribbon then attach the other edge of the adhesive tape on the end of the take up side ribbon 5 Turn the take up side ink ribbon several times to remove the slack from the ribbon 6 Turn the power of the printer on After confirming that the red ERROR indicator goes off press the cut button using a sharp pointed object such as the tip of a mechanical pencil to cho...

Page 25: ...r on 2 Open the front door 3 Remove the ink ribbon 4 Take out the leading edge of the paper and check whether or not a paper jam has occurred 5 If the leading edge of the paper is bent or folded cut this portion off in a straight line using a pair of scissors 6 Wind back the leading edge of the paper back onto the paper roll 7 Turn the printer on again 8 Set the roll paper and ink ribbon again 9 A...

Page 26: ...g 9 loading the ink ribbon 13 note on handling 9 note on storage 16 recommended printing pack 9 removing 14 when the ink ribbon brakes 24 when using the printer for the first time 9 Paper scrap tray 17 Part Names and Functions Front panel 4 Rear panel 4 Precautions condensation 19 Installation 19 on transportation 19 Safety 19 Preparation 7 Printer Installing 7 transporting 19 Printer driver insta...

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