SONY UPCR20L SNAPLAB™ DIGITAL PHOTO PRINTER

This latest addition to the SnapLab family extends the offering of the all-in-one photo finishing solution. With the increasing demand for instant digital photo prints, the SnapLab UPCR20L printer offers small to medium retail environments a high-speed full-featured mini-kiosk solution. Retailers can capture a portion of this growing instant digital photo print market with low capital hardware investment.

Product Description:
The Sony UPCR20L Digital Photo Printer is a higher-featured model adding to the SnapLab family and current UPCR10L model. The UPCR10L SnapLab digital photo printer has been successful in small retail environments as well as event customers who need an on-site digital photo finishing solution in a compact, easy-to-use format.
The SnapLab UPCR20L continues the legacy by offering an entry-level mini-kiosk solution which is less expensive than the traditional terminal + printer kiosk system. The UPCR20L is ideal for small to mid-level retail environments offering print sizes to 6x8. Additionally, the Wireless Shoot & Print feature streamlines the work flow for the event market.

1) Compact and Stylish All-In-One Design

The UPCR20L is designed to be a standalone photo finishing solution using high-performance dye-sublimation thermal transfer print mechanism, touch sensitive LCD and a variety of media input slots. Its compact and stylish design enables this mini-kiosk solution to fit in a small footprint. In addition, the large LCD can be angled for comfortable operation by end-users.
Thanks to the UPCR20L all-in-one design, installation couldn’t be easier. There is no complicated assembly or cabling required. This entry-level mini-kiosk solution is operational in a few minutes so retailers and event managers can be up and running immediately.

2) Easy Operation with Large LCD

With the adoption of a 10.4 inch touch sensitive color LCD (viewable area measured diagonally) and user friendly Graphical User Interface (GUI), performance is an easy and comfortable operation.

End users simply insert the digital media card and touch the on-screen images and buttons to easily perform actions and instantly print digital photos.

3) High-Speed and High-Quality Photo Printing

The UPCR20L digital photo printer offers high-speed printing:

Approximately 8 seconds* for 3.5 x 5 inch prints
Approximately 8 seconds* for 4 x 6 inch prints
Approximately 13 seconds* for 5 x 7 inch prints
Approximately 15 seconds* for 6 x 8 inch prints

This high-speed printing never keeps customers waiting long and thanks to Sony’s dye-sublimation print technology, the UPCR20L delivers superb picture quality every time.
 

* Excludes image processing time

4) Value-Added Photo Prints

The SnapLab UPCR20L digital photo printer offers various prints which can be premium priced vs. a standard 4x6 instant digital photo.
These variations can include:
Border prints
Split image prints
ProMatte finish
Sepia/B&W prints

4-1) Borders

The UPCR20L offers high-quality instant digital prints with the easy addition of printed or transparent borders. Users can easily overlay preloaded images, event logos and design frames without having to use a PC. Border designs can be created utilizing image editing software, such as Adobe® Photoshop®, and then saving the data in a PNG format. Created borders can then be exported in the desired format with the supplied SnapLab utility software. Further, data can be exported directly to a CompactFlash™ card or imported to a CompactFlash card by using the expansion slot on the front the SnapLab printer.

Note! Border data must be preloaded onto a CompactFlashcard and then inserted into the expansion slot compartment
found on top of the SnapLab UPCR20L printer.

Borders Included in CD-ROM

4-2) Split Images

The UPCR20L offers built-in templates (based on media size) that enables users to create a variety of multiple digital photos for novelty products, adding additional value to each print.

 4-3) Sony ProMatte™ Finish                                                                          

An industry first in instant digital photo printing, Sony’s ProMatte
and glossy prints can be produced on the UPCR20L by using thesame print pack. The different finishes are produced using  Sony’s unique lamination technology so there’s no need to change paper to achieve this unique look.

4-4) Sepia and B&W Prints

The UPCR20L can produce Sepia and B&W
transformation functions to allow prints to look
like old time photos.

5) Variety of Photo Print Sizes

The UPCR20L can produce four (4) different print sizes: 3.5x5”, 4x6”, 5x7” and 6x8”. By utilizing the “Half Cut” feature, the 6x8 media roll can be utilized to produce 2-up 4x6 or a 5x7with white border. This allows for ultimate flexibility without having to replace different size print packs.

6) Various Digital Media Inputs

The UPCR20L accepts today’s most popular digital media. These include memory cards, USB flash memory and CD/DVD disc (read-only; CD-R/RW, DVD-R/RW).

7) Wireless Shoot-to-Print Feature

With the use of digital cameras capable of FTP auto file
transfers (i.e. Nikon D300, Canon D40), the UPCR20L can be
used to automatically receive and print images. The images
are transferred via wireless (Wi-Fi) or wired (10/100 Base T)
connection and stored in a HOT folder in the expansion
CompactFlash card as an FTP server.
This new feature allows event photographers to concentrate
on photo shoots not print management. This feature
dramatically improves and streamlines the professional photographer’s workflow at event venues and allows for one-man operation. In the HOT folder, photographers can select either:
Erase printed images after print: As name implies, once images are printed the files are deleted (stored in the camera memory card)
Leave printed images after print: Photographer can re-print saved images upon request. Further, it’s possible to overlay borders, logos, photographers name, event name or custom designed frame onto all transferred images

Note! Requires a Silex USB Wireless Adapter and CompactFlash card (purchased separately). Necessary data must be preloaded onto the CF card and inserted into printer’s expansion slot.

8) Security Cable Compatibility

The UPCR20L system is equipped with a security
cable slot. The printer can be conveniently
tethered to deter theft.

9) Simple Firmware Updates

UPCR20L printer firmware can be updated via memory card or CD/DVD disks. Updates can be performed easily from the “system log” in the administrator menu. Firmware available at www.sony.net/snaplab.

10) Easy Maintenance

The front-loading and auto-loading mechanism of the
UPCR20L enables easy replacement of paper roll and
ribbon. Simply open the front door and insert paper roll
and ribbon.
For added security, the ribbon door locks while power is
on. If necessary, lock can be released in administration
menu.
To help prevent defects such as white stripes and
speckled scratches, thermal heads and rollers should be
cleaned periodically. The recommendation is cleaning
after every 2,000 prints. Cleaning is easy by utilizing the
cleaning ribbon and cleaning sheet.

11) Watermark Order Numbers & File Names on Prints

The order number or file name can be printed by the UPCR20L on the edge of each digital photo in a “watermark” fashion. By using reflection and angling the photo, the order numbers and file names can be seen. This feature allows the user to easily sort the prints by order numbers or re-print images by using the file name.
 

12) Screen Saver Customization
When the printer is not in operation, owners can display their promotional images on the UPCR20L color LCD. These images can be company logos, promotional information such as new seasonal borders, price promotion etc. A maximum of five (5) images can be displayed sequentially as promotional images.

The custom promotional image can be created using photo editing software and preloaded onto a CompactFlash card and inserted into the expansion slot.
File Name: promo1.bmp/jpg ˜ promo5.bmp/jpg
Size: 640 x 480 pixel
Format: BMP 24Bits Windows Format or JPEG
 

13) Image Preload Function

The printer owner can select whether data for ordered images are preloaded into the UPCR20L before printing starts. If the image preload is enabled, data for ordered are loaded from a memory card or CD/DVD onto the CompactFlash card before printing starts. When loading is completed, a message prompting the user to remove the memory card or CD/DVD disc is displayed.

14) Multiple Language Support

The UPCR20L SnapLab printer supports 12
languages which can be pre-selected from the
administration menu. Owners can select 6 of
the 12 offered languages to be displayed.

15) Job Ticket Printing

Job tickets can be printed either on thermal paper utilizing an Epson TM88III/IV receipt printer or directly on the photo paper** used in the UPCR20L SnapLab printer. This feature allows the customer to bring up the printed job ticket to the cashier for order payment. The barcode can be included on the job ticket via special files in the expansion Compact Flash.

* The necessary data needs to be created and preloaded onto the expansion CF card.
** Special data is required for job printing on the UPCR20L’s photo paper. Please contact Sony marketing for further information

16) Large Image Preview

A large image preview screen is available by touching the magnifying glass icon. This allows customers to check the detail of the photo before ordering a final print.

17) Band Pricing

Setting band pricing is easy on the UPCR20L SnapLab
printer. Owners can vary the price per print based on
the number of prints ordered. This allows volume
discounts for large orders. If desired, an initial fee can
also be preset as a service charge to be added to every
customer order regardless of the final order quantity.

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