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UP-D70/D70A (UC,CE)
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Introduction
About this Manual
This manual covers the following UP-D70 series digital color printers.
• UP-D70
• UP-D70A
Whenever the operation or any other item differs between the modes, this manual
clearly describes those differences.
Organization of this manual
This manual is divided into four chapters. This section explains the organization of
this manual.
Introduction
Describes the features and system configuration of the digital color printer. Also
provided is information on the location and function of parts.
Preparation
Explains the steps involved in setting up and connecting the printer prior to getting
started —checking the supplied accessories and assembly. Once all assembly and
all connections have been made, there should be no need to perform these
operations again during normal printing operations.
Operation
Describes loading of the ink ribbon cassette and print paper and actual printing
operation. Also provided is information on setting the print quantity and adjusting
the printouts and gray balance.
Others
Provides technical information on the printer, how to handle error messages
displayed in the printer window display, and how to deal with paper jams. Also the
index will assist you to locate the necessary section quickly. Refer to this chapter
when questions arise or problems occur.
Conventions used
Cross reference
Throughout this manual you will find the references to other sections of the manual
that contain related information.
Important note
Be sure to read the sections of the manual marked . They explain points that
you should be aware of to operate the printer correctly and prevent malfunctions.
Trademarks
PostScript is the trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated.
Macintosh is the trademark of Apple Computer, Inc., USA.
MS-Windows and Windows95 are the trademarks of Microsoft Corporation, USA.
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Introduction
System Overview
The Sony UP-D70/D70A digital color printer is designed to reproduce computer
images on A4-size and Letter-size print paper.
You can print out image data of MS-Windows or Macintosh graphics application
software in high resolution (300dpi) and 256 shades of gray or in full color
(16,700,000 colors).
Installing the TMax P891
a)
Color Connectivity Controller to the printer explanstion
slot makes the printer to fully support the PostScript
TM
, a widely used by
computers, printers, and imagesetters.
System Configuration
The following shows an example printer system configuration.
About the instruction manual of the printer driver
The instruction manual for the printer driver is stored on the supplied CD ROM.
For detailed information, read the ReadMe file on the CD-ROM.
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a) The Color Connectivity Controller TMax P891 is available from TopMax Corporation.
Computer
Controls the printer
operations.
Digital color printer
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Introduction
