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DPP-SV55 V1 (UC, CE)

Install the Sony DPP-SV55 Printer Driver Software for Mac OS 8.5.1/8.6/9.0 Ver. 1.0   (“printer
driver” in this manual) into your Macintosh.

For the connections, refer to “Connecting the printer” of “Operating Instructions  – Basic
Operations.”

Close all programs before running the installer.

The selected language folder opens.

Installation starts.  Follow the instructions on the screen to complete installation.

When the software becomes unnecessary, remove the software as follows: In step 5, click
“Uninstall.”

You can use an application software to print your computer’s hard disk images with the DPP-
SV55 Digital Photo Printer.

Paper/Margin

To make Post Card Size borderless print, click “Post Card” and no
margin icon 

.  To make border Post Card Size print, click “Post

Card” and margin icon 

. To make Small Size print, click “Small.”

Orientation

To print a wide image, click landscape icon 

.

To print a tall image, click portrait icon 

 .

Overcoat

Select the overcoat type (“Glossy”/“Texture”).

Enlarge/Reduce

Select the enlarged or reduced size to be printed.

Specify the printing range and copies.  Then click
“Preview” to display the print preview or “Print”
to start printing.

•We cannot guarantee the printer operations when a

hub is used or when two or more USB devices are
connected to your computer.

•When two or more DPP-SV55 printers are

connected to your computer, you cannot operate
the printer.

•You cannot operate the printer from another USB

device being used simultaneously.

The supplied software enables you to print an image from your Macintosh with the Digital
Photo Printer DPP-SV55. To print an image from the computer, you need a commercially
available printing application software.

To use the supplied software, you need a Macintosh computer that must meet the
following system requirements.

Mac OS 8.5.1/8.6/9.0 should be pre-installed.

USB port should be installed as standard.

32 MB or more (64 MB or more is recommended.)

50 MB or more (It depends on the number of copies you print.)

CD-ROM drive (for software installation)

To make a print as expected, we suggest you use the
application software that allows you to check the print
preview.  Otherwise, make the image size to 1664
(dots) x 2466 (dots) and the resolution to 403 dpi. 

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• Operate the printer on 120 V AC, 60 Hz (for

the US model) 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.

• Never disassemble the printer.
• To disconnect the power cord, pull it out by

the plug. Never pull the power cord itself.

• When the printer is not going to be used for

an extended period of time, disconnect the
power cord from the wall outlet.

• Do not handle the printer roughly.
• To reduce the risk of electrical shock,

always unplug the printer from the
electrical outlet before cleaning and
servicing the printer.

• Avoid placing the printer in a location

subject to:
– vibration
– high humidity
– excessive dust
– direct sunlight
– extremely high or low temperatures

• Do not use electrical equipment near the

printer. The printer will not work properly
in electromagnetic fields.

• The printer is designed to operate

horizontally. Never attempt to operate the
printer in a tilted position.

• Do not place heavy objects on the printer.
• Leave enough room around the printer so

that the ventilation holes are not blocked.
Blocking these holes may cause internal
heat build-up.

If the printer is brought directly from a cold
location to warm location or placed in an
extremely warm or humid room, moisture
may condense inside the unit. In such cases
the printer will probably not work properly
and may even develop a fault if you persist in
using it. If moisture condensation occurs, turn
off the power and do not use the printer for at
least one hour.

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
transporting.

Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a
soft dry cloth, or a soft cloth lightly moistened
with a mild detergent solution. Do not use any
type of solvent, such as alcohol or benzine,
which may damage the finish.

If duplicating documents with the printer, pay
special attention to the following:
• Duplication of banknotes, coins, or

securities is against the law.

• Duplication of blank certificates, licenses,

passports, private securities, or unused
postal stamps is also against the law.

• TV program, films, video tapes, others’

portraits or other materials may be
copyrighted.  Unauthorized video printing
of such materials may infringe the
provisions of the copyright law.

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 cards.

There are two types of “Memory Stick”:
general “Memory Stick” and “MagicGate
Memory Stick.”  The “MagicGate Memory
Stick” is equipped with the MagicGate
copyright protection technology that uses
encryption technology.  You can use both types
of “Memory Stick” with your printer.
However, because the printer does not support
the MagicGate standards, data recorded with
the printer is not subject to MagicGate
copyright protection.

To prevent accidental erasure of important
image data, slide the write protect switch on
the “Memory Stick” to the write protect
position when you just view the images.
Only when you write, delete data, or format a
“Memory Stick,” slide it to the write enable
position.

•You cannot use the PC cards with the 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, bent, 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.

•Avoid using or storing the “Memory Stick” or PC

card in a location subject to:

– extremely high temperature such as the hot

inside of a car or the outdoors exposed to a
burning sun, or a place near a heater.

– direct sunlight
– high humidity
– corrosive substances
– excessive dust
– electrostatic or electronic noises
– magnetic fields

•Avoid touching the connector of the “Memory

Stick” or contacting it with a metal object.

•When attaching a label to the “Memory Stick” as

specified in the illustration, use the label supplied
for the “Memory Stick” only.  Do not use any other
labels.

•When storing and carrying the “Memory Stick” or

PC card, keep it in its original case to ensure
protection of important data.

•Avoid removing the “Memory Stick” or PC card

from the insertion slot or turning off the power of
the printer while the printer is accessing the
“Memory Stick” or PC card.  Otherwise, data may
be rendered unreadable.

• When using a compact flash card or Smart Media,

use a commercially available PC card adaptor that
is compatible with the card.   Attach the card into
the adaptor and then insert it into the printer.  For
how to install the card and adaptor, refer to the
operating instructions of the PC card adaptor.

•Avoid inserting or removing the compact flash

card or Smart Media into or out of the PC card
adaptor while the PC card adaptor is inserted in
the printer.  The data may be rendered unreadable
or erased.

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Printing system

Sublimation dye transfer printing (Yellow/
Magenta/Cyan 3 pass)

Resolution

403 (H) x 403 (V) dpi

Image processing

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. 60 seconds per sheet (Small Size
Paper)
(excluding the time for data processing and
data transferring from the personal
computer or “Memory Stick” or PC card)

Input/output connectors

USB connector (1)
VIDEO OUTPUT connector (phono jack x 1)

1 Vp-p, 75 ohms (unbalanced),
sync negative

Slot

“Memory Stick” insertion slot (1)
PC card insertion slot (PCMCIA II) (1)

Compatible image file formats

JPEG: 4:4:4, 4:2:2, 4:2:0 (baseline JPEG)
BMP:  24 bits full color, Windows format
(Note that some versions of the file formats
may not be compatible.)

Maximum number of files to be handled

999 files

Print cartridge/Print Paper

See “Using the printing pack” of the
Operating Instructions – Basic Operations.

Power requirements

120 V AC, 60 Hz, 1.16 A

(for the US model)

220 - 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz, 0.62A

(for the models for other areas)

Power consumption (standby mode)

Approximately 1 W

Operating temperature

5 ˚C to 35 ˚C (41 ˚F to 95 ˚F)

Dimensions

Approx. 242 x 72 x 267 mm
(w/h/d, excluding protruding parts)
(9 

5

/

8

  x 2 

7

/

8

 x 10 

5

/

8

 inches)

(363 mm (14 

3

/

8

 inches) of depth when the

paper tray is installed.)

Mass

Approx. 2.1 kg (4 lb 10 oz)
(excluding the 0.1 kg (4 oz) paper tray)

Supplied accessories

See “Unpacking the printer” of the
Operating Instructions – Basic Operations.

Design and specifications are subject to
change without notice.

If you run into any problems using the printer,
use the following to solve the problem.
If the problem persists, consult your Sony
dealer.

m Connect the AC power cord to an AC

outlet securely.

m Set the input selector of the television to

“VIDEO.”

m Connect the printer to the television

properly and turn them on.

m Insert a “Memory Stick” or PC card

securely. Check that images are recorded.

m Press  INPUT SELECT to turn on the

proper indicator.

m Turn the printer off then on.  After the

motor sound stops, try to remove the
cartridge.

m Insert the correct set of print cartridge

and print paper.

m Check that the paper tray has paper.
m The thermal head may be overheated.

Leave the printer until the head cools
down and the printer resumes printing.

m Remove the jammed paper, if any.

m If the image is displayed but is not be

printed, the file for printing is damaged.

m If an image is not compatible with DCF

(Design rule for Camera File system), it
may not be printed with the printer even
if it is displayed on the PC monitor.

m Some types of PC card adaptor that is

not compatible with PCMCIA ATA 
cannot be used with the printer.

m Check that you operate with the correct

procedures.

m Follow the instructions on the screen.

If the print paper jams, the 

paper error

indicator lights and an error message is
displayed.  Printing stops. Turn off and on the
printer and remove the jammed paper from
the paper outlet or take out the paper tray to
remove the jammed paper.

If you cannot remove the jammed paper, contact
your Sony dealer.

Program © 2000 Sony Corporation
Documentation ©2000 Sony Corporation

All rights reserved. This manual or the software
described herein, in whole or in part, may not be
reproduced, translated or reduced to any
machine readable form without prior written
approval from Sony Corporation.
IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY CORPORATION
BE LIABLE FORANY INCIDENTAL, 
CONSEQUENTIAL OR SPECIAL DAMAGES,
WHETHER BASED ON TORT, CONTACT, OR
OTHERWISE, ARISING OUT OF OR IN
CONNECTION WITH THIS MANUAL, THE
SOFTWARE OR OTHER INFORMATION
CONTAINED HEREIN OR THE USE THEREOF.

By breaking the seal of the envelope of the CD-
ROM package, you accept all the terms and
conditions of this agreement. If you do not accept
these terms and conditions, please return this
disk envelope unopened, along with the rest of
the package, immediately to the dealer where
you obtained it.

Sony Corporation reserves the right to make any
modification to this manual or the information
contained herein at any time without notice.
The software described herein may also be
governed by the terms of a separate user license
agreement.

Printed in Japan

To receive customer services, complete and
return the registration card included in your
package.

Any design data such as sample pictures
provided in this software cannot be modified or
duplicated except for the purpose of personal
use. Any unauthorized duplication of this 
software is prohibited under copyright law.

Please note that unauthorized duplication or
modification of others’ portraits or copyrighted
work could infringe the rights reserved by right 
holders.

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3-205-183-13(1)

Operating Instructions – Basic Operations

Before operating this printer, please read this manual
thoroughly and retain it for future reference.

This manual explains necessary preparations and basic
operations for the printer.  For advanced operations, refer
to “Operating Instructions  – Advanced Operations.”  For
using the supplied software and for additional infromation,
refer to “Operating Instructions – Software Guide/
Additional Information.”



 2000  Sony Corporation

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DPP-SV55 V1 (UC, CE)

With the Digital Photo Printer DPP-SV55,  you
can print images on a “Memory Stick” or PC
card.  You can also print easily from your
computer.

With sharpness, contrast, tint, and other full-
featured picture adjustment functions, the
printer can make photo-realistic print fitting
for the type of image and your taste.

Even a dark picture with low contrast will be
adjusted and printed in vivid and clear
picture.

You can select from a large, dynamic Post Card
Size print or economical Small Size print.  For
the Post Card Size print, you can also select
borderless or border print.

Just take out a “Memory Stick” or PC card
from your digital still camera and insert it into
the printer.  You can immediately print the
images on the  “Memory Stick” or PC card.
You can also print all the images in a “Memory
Stick” or PC card or the images preset by a
digital still camera at one time.

You can select the print finish either from
glossy or texture.

With the supplied paper tray, you can print
up to 25 sheets for Post Card Size and 30
sheets for Small Size print paper continuously

You can make various prints such as a
standard print, date print, and 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, or move
the image.  You can also add a special effect to
the pictures to produce sepia, monochrome,
or paint pictures.

The CREATIVE PRINT menu allows you to
make more types of prints such as a calendar
card, split images or sticker with framed
images.

With the supplied DPP-SV55 printer driver
software to your computer, you can print the
images from your computer.  With the
supplied “Memory Stick/PC card Reader
Software,” you can view and handle the
images of a “Memory Stick” or PC card
inserted in the printer from your computer.

VIDEO IN

VIDEO OUT

Television
Set the VIDEO/TV
input selector to
VIDEO.

With the notch facing
left and the arrow
facing forward on the
left

•Also refer to the instruction manual of your

computer.

•You may not be able to use the printer and the

printer driver on a network or a commercially
available printer buffer.

•Use a USB cable of 3 m or shorter.

1 Connecting to the television

Connect the VIDEO OUT connector of the
printer to the video input of the television to
display the images to be printed.

•Before making connections or plugging in a

cable, turn off the power of the printer and the
television.

•When you connect your printer to the personal

computer, you do not need connect your printer
to the television.

2 Inserting a “Memory Stick” or PC card

❒ Inserting a “Memory Stick”

Insert the “Memory Stick” into the “MEMORY
STICK” insertion slot until it clicks into place.

Push the “Memory Stick” further into the
insertion slot and let it pop out.  Then remove
it slowly.

❒ Inserting a PC card

Insert the PC card into the PC CARD insertion
slot until it clicks into place.

Press the PC CARD ejection button.  After the
PC card pops out, remove it slowly.

3 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 the AC
outlet.
The POWER indicator lights in red.

Connect the USB connectors of the printer and your computer with a commercially
available USB cable.  By installing the supplied driver software into your computer, you
can print an image from your computer’s hard disk.   With the “Memory Stick/PC card
Reader Software,” you can also transfer the images from a “Memory Stick” or PC card into
your computer’s hard disk.
For how to install and operate the software, refer to the supplied “Operating Instructions –
Software Guide/Additional Information.”

•Do not attempt to force the “Memory Stick” or the

PC card into or out of the slot.  Otherwise, 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 INPUT SELECT
indicator flashes, do not remove the “Memory
Stick” or PC card from the printer.  Otherwise, the
“Memory Stick” or the PC card or the printer may
be damaged.