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NOTE: This manual explains how to safely operate the DVP-P1EX and DVP-P1U.
Any information regarding only one of these products will be labeled as such.
Please read these instructions carefully before using the printer. Make sure to read and under-
stand the section “SAFETY  PRECAUTIONS”  on  pages  4 to  11.  Keep this  manual in a safe
place for later reference.
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Warning
TO PREVENT THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE
FOR AMERICAN USERS
i This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B dig-
ital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to pro-
vide  reasonable  protection  against  harmful  interference  in  a  residential  installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interfer-
ence to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will
not  occur  in  a  particular  installation.  If  this  equipment  does  cause  harmful  interfer-
ence to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equip-
ment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
h Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
h Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
h Connect  the  equipment  to  an  outlet  on  a  circuit  different  from  that  to  which  the
receiver is connected.
h Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
i Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compli-
ance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Tested To Comply With FCC Standards
FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
Declaration of Conformity
Model Number : DVP-P1U
Trade Name : SANYO
Responsible party : SANYO FISHER COMPANY
Address : 21605 Plummer Street, Chatsworth, California 91311
Telephone No. : (818) 998-7322
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the fol-
lowing two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this  device  must  accept  any  interference  received,  including  interference  that
may cause undesired operation.
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FOR CANADIAN USERS
i This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
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BEFORE READING THE MANUAL
Design © 2003 SANYO Electric Co., Ltd.
Program © 2003 SANYO Electric Co., Ltd.
Documentation © 2003 SANYO Electric Co., Ltd.
Copyright 2003 SANYO Electric Co., Ltd. All rights reserved.
All other company and product names are registered trademarks or trademarks of their
respective owners.
Caution
i It is forbidden to copy this manual, whole or in part, without prior written permission.
i All  images  and  illustrations  given  in  this  manual  are  for  explanation  purposes  and
may differ slightly from that of the actual product. Also, actual specifications are sub-
ject to change without prior notice and therefore may differ from the contents of this
manual.
i Sanyo Electric shall not be held responsible for any problems resulting from the use
of this printer.
i Sanyo  Electric  declines  all  responsibility  for  damages  due  to  improper  use  of  the
printer, failure to adhere to the instructions given in this manual, or repairs or changes
done by those other than a technician authorized by the manufacturer.
i Sanyo  Electric  shall  not  be  held  responsible  for  any  damage  caused  by  optional
devices or consumable items used with the printer other than those supplied with the
printer or those specified by Sanyo Electric.
i Sanyo Electric shall not be held responsible for any losses or loss of revenue result-
ing from the loss of data caused by the malfunction, or the repairing of a malfunction,
of the printer.
Symbols used in this manual
NOTE
Points giving some extended instructions or special points to pay atten-
tion to.
Points that may prove useful when using the DVP-P1.
In case a problem occurs, this may help in certain situations.
Points that require special attention.
HINT
HELP
CAUTION
see page xx Refer to the page indicated in brackets for detailed information.
i The numbers in the illustrations (2-1, 2-2 etc.) correspond to the numbered steps in
the procedures.
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CONTENTS
BASIC OPERATION.................................................................................................  2
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS.........................................................................................  4
FOR CORRECT USE OF YOUR PRINTER...........................................................  12
CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES ......................................................  15
SEPARATELY SOLD ACCESSORIES ..................................................................  16
OUTLINE
SPECIAL FEATURES OF THE PRINTER .............................................................  17
PART NAMES ........................................................................................................  18
SETUP
POWER CONNECTION .........................................................................................  21
INSTALL THE INK RIBBON ...................................................................................  22
LOADING THE PAPER ..........................................................................................  24
INSERT THE CARD ...............................................................................................  27
PRINTING
SETTING THE PRINT MODE ................................................................................  29
INDEX PRINTS.......................................................................................................  30
INDEX SELECT PRINTS........................................................................................  32
ID-SIZE PRINTS.....................................................................................................  34
PRINT ONE IMAGE................................................................................................  36
PRINT ALL IMAGES...............................................................................................  38
DPOF PRINTING....................................................................................................  40
OTHER PRINT SETTINGS ....................................................................................  42
PRINTING FROM YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA (PictBridge printing)........................  44
TROUBLESHOOTING
TROUBLESHOOTING............................................................................................  45
APPENDIX
SPECIFICATIONS..................................................................................................  48
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BASIC OPERATION
Basic printing procedure
1  Install the ink ribbon (see page 22).
h The ink ribbon and paper are not supplied with this
printer. Please purchase them separately (see page
16).
2  Load the paper (see page 24).
3  Connect  the  AC  adapter,  and  turn  on  the  power
(see page 21).
4  Insert the card (see page 27).
5  Make an index print (see page 30).
h Each  sheet  of  an  index  print  contains  up  to  20
images.
h Once  you  are  familiarized  with  the  operation,  you
can select the image to print by specifying its image
number (see page 36).
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6  Index select printing (see page 32).
h Confirm the image number on the index print, spec-
ify the image number with the printer, and print.
h In addition, you can make ID-size prints, or you can
make prints according to the DPOF settings. And of
course you can print all the data in the card, or print
just one image.
h When  not  using  the  printer,  remove  the  ink  ribbon
and paper, and store them in the box in which they
were purchased in a place protected from heat and
light.
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 (see page 34)
DPOF printing
 (see page 40)
Print all images
 (see page 38)
Print one image
 (see page 36)
k Other print settings  (see page 42).
i You  can  specify  borderless  prints,  date  imprint  and  sharpness  printing  (except  for
Index prints).
k PictBridge compliant
This printer is PictBridge compliant. PictBridge is a standard that enables direct printing
from a digital still camera to the printer. With PictBridge printing, the print functions are
controlled by your camera’s print settings.
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
About the printer
CAUTION
k If the printer makes a strange noise, emits a strange odor, or if smoke
comes out from it, immediately turn off the power and unplug it from
the power outlet.
i If  the  printer  is  used  under  these  conditions,  it  may
cause a fire or electric shock. Immediately turn off the
printer,  unplug  it  from  the  power  outlet,  and  wait  to
make  sure  no  more  smoke  comes  from  the  printer.
Then  take  it  to  the  dealer  for  service.  Do  not  try  to
repair or open the printer yourself.
k Do not modify or open the cabinet.
i Do not touch any internal parts, as doing so may cause
a fire or electric shock.
Any  internal  check,  setting,  or  repair  should  be  per-
formed by the dealer.
k Do not insert objects in the printer.
i Do  not  insert  metallic  or  flammable  objects  into  the
ventilation holes, card slots, or ink ribbon slot, or allow
such  objects  to  fall  in.  It  may  cause  a  fire  or  electric
shock.  Be  especially  careful  with  regard  to  this  point
when children are present.
i In the event that an object was inserted in or has fallen
into the printer, turn off the  printer,  unplug  it  from the
power  outlet,  and  contact  the  dealer.  If  the  printer  is
operated as is, it may cause a fire or electric shock.
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