The UPCR20L is designed to be a standalone photofinishing 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.

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.

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 digital 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

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 CompactFlash card and then inserted into the expansion slot compartment found on top of the SnapLab UPCR20L printer.

Note: UPCR10L borders are not compatible with UPCR20L.

Borders Included on CD-ROM
3.5 x 5”

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 the same 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 digital 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.

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).

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.

The UPCR20L system is equipped with a security
cable slot.  The printer can be conveniently tethered to deter theft. Visit www.kensington.com for various security-cable solutions.

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.

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.

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

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.  This message reminder minimizes the risk of user leaving their digital media in the printer.

The UPCR20L SnapLab printer supports 12 languages which can be preselected 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.

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.