Sony UPX-C300 Digital Passport - ID Printing System

Designed to eliminate some of the most common passport and ID photo mistakes and help users “get it right” every time, the easy-to-use, next-generation UPX-C300 Digital Passport System makes passports simple for travelers; flexible and profitable for retailers. The system is equipped with a newly developed 8 mega-pixel digital still image camera, Bluetooth™ wireless connectivity, a 3-inch* LCD screen, and Sony’s Auto Face Alignment technology that automatically adjusts and resizes images to fit the required format outlined in the U.S. State Department guidelines.

With the unit’s simple to use three-step operation process, users simply capture an image, adjust image alignment and send to print. Packed with powerful features that increase performance and productivity, the digital passport system includes a quick-view mode, a large strobe flash for high-quality pictures in challenging lighting environments, and a lens that is compatible with multiple light filters.

High-volume retail locations can configure the unit with up to three printers for increased print output and a streamlined workflow. With a print queue function that enables users to store a number of captured images in preview mode and batch-print them altogether; up to five commonly used pre-sets and customizable frame formats; and a print quality adjustment function, this is the next generation digital photo system for today’s level of quality and productivity.

*viewable area, measured diagonally

Large Strobe Flash The UPX-C300 camera offers a large strobe flash increasing the ability to shoot high-quality pictures. Filter Compatibility A camera lens filter thread is equipped to allow a choice of different 52mm filters to be attached, including lens protector or ND filters to reduce light transmission when using an external strobe light.
	3-inch LCD The UPX-C300 digital camera is equipped with a 3-inch LCD that’s approximately twice as large as the previous model. It allows you to adjust the face position of the subject easily and accurately, and also enables easy menu navigation. Security Cable Compatibility The UPX-C300 is equipped with a security slot for protection against theft. This enables the camera operator to connect the unit to a tabletop utilizing many of the third-party security cables available on the market.
Simple steps from image capture to printing

	Easy operation From image capture to printing, all functions - including image size adjustments - can be performed easily from the digital camera. Just click the shutter button to capture image, review the image on the camera’s LCD screen, and then press the PRINT button to effortlessly reproduce photo-quality prints.

Easy Exposure Level Control When previewing an image before printing the camera operator can adjust its exposure by pressing the up and down control buttons on the digital camera for retake. This allows for a quick review of the picture. Automatic Face Alignment* If the camera operator captures an image that is not aligned correctly, the UPX-C300 can automatically adjust the face position so that it fits the frame properly. This automatic face alignment is achieved with the single press of a button, which makes photographing smaller faces such as babies and toddlers much easier.
* Under some circumstances, manual adjustment may be required.

Transfer of Image Data

	Wireless Connectivity The UPX-C300 system incorporates state-of-the-art Bluetooth™ wireless technology, which eliminates cumbersome cable connections between the camera and the printer. Imagine how easy Sony has made it - with no camera-to-printer cable connection required to transfer the images! Thanks to this wireless data transfer capability, the photo printer can be installed in more convenient locations away from the photo studio, such as at the cashier area.
Note: Wireless connectivity is available only between the UPX-C300 camera and the UP-DX100 digital photo printer. Other Bluetooth™ devices cannot be configured with this system.
Preset and Customizable Frame Format The U.S. passport size photo format and other formats used by most major countries around the world are pre-installed in the digital camera for simple and accurate passport photo printing. Moreover, you can customize the frame format to suit other photo requirements - such as an ID - via the easy-to-use Frame Setting wizard. Up to five customized formats can be saved within the digital still camera.
Features
Print Queue Function The UPX-C300 offers a print queue function that enables the camera operator to store a number of captured images after preview and print them all together in one batch, rather than having to print each image as it is captured. Up to 3 UP-DX100 printers can be used per system.
Print Quality Adjustment The UPX-C300 is equipped with a print quality adjustment function that enables color, dark/light, gamma, and sharpness adjustments from the MENU function of the camera. A guide print function is also provided that helps the camera operator to achieve the ideal color reproduction. This function offers a guide print before adjusting print quality to compare it with the result of adjustment.
Color and B/W Printing The system provides both color and black and white (B/W) printing for a variety of UPX-C300 passport/ID photo applications.
Language Support The LCD menu of the UPX-C300 supports the following languages: English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Dutch, Russian and Japanese.
Multiple Printer Connection for High Productivity To increase printing productivity, the UPX-C300 system can be configured wirelessly with up to three printers. This means the camera operator doesn’t have to wait for one print to finish before printing another, and also reduces print pack reloading during busy periods to streamline the work flow process.
Compact, Space-saving Design The space-saving design of the printer enables it to be used in even the smallest retail space, such as the cashier area. It measures only 8 x 3 3/8 x 12 1/8 inches.