A6 Colour Dye-sublimation Video Printer

The UP-21MD Sony colour video printer requires very little space thanks to its compact design. With a width of only 212mm it is possible to arrange it alongside other equipment.
The UP-21MD uses Sony’s dye sublimation printing technology in A6 format with more than 400 dpi - and takes only 17 seconds to print.
The easy-to-maintain UP-21MD can be conveniently replenished with media from the front.

2 or 4-split mode

1, 2 or 4 images can be reproduced in one print.

Print media

Two different print packs may be used with the UP-21MD. The UPC-21S colour print pack contains 3 rolls of ink ribbon and S-format print media (100mm x 90mm) for 240 prints.
The UPC-21L colour print pack contains 4 rolls of ink ribbon and print media in L format (144mm x 100mm) for 200 prints. The choice between large-format L and small-format S allows for more flexibility and gives two cost options

Short print times in A6 format

Prints can be produced in 17 seconds* with the durable, recently developed A6 format print media.
*in high-speed mode with the UPC-21S colour print pack

Compact dimensions

The dimensions of the UP-21MD are 212mm (W) x 125mm (H) x 395mm (D). It weighs 6.5kg. Thanks to the compact 212mm width, it requires minimal space alongside other equipment.

Four frame memories

The UP-21MD is equipped with four integrated frame memories, so that up to four complete colour images can be saved simultaneously at full resolution. While one frame is being printed from one memory, other frames can be saved in the other memories. Multiple images, 2 or 4 split, can be saved in the frame memories and can be printed out as a single print.

Front control panel

The UP-21MD is designed to be controlled from the front. Menu settings can be easily selected using the buttons at the front of the device.

Versatile analog/video inputs and outputs

The UP-21MD accepts analogue RGB, S-video (Y/C) and composite video signals.

RS-232C Connector

An RS-232C connector enables the printer to be controlled from external devices such as a computer.

Supplied Accessories

AC Power Cord
Instruction Manual
Paper Tray
Colour Print Pack for 10 prints

Printing Method Colour dye-sublimation
Resolution 403 dpi (1664 dots)
Colour gradations 256 gradations for yellow, magenta, cyan; over 16.7 million colours per dot

Effective print pixels NTSC, PAL S format 1524 x 976 dots
L format 2032 x 1452 dots
S format 1524 x 1176 dots
L format 1524 x 1458 dots

Printed area NTSC, PAL S format
Full frame 95.8 x 72.4mm
Dual split 68.3 x 47.5mm

L format
Full frame 126.9 x 91.5mm
Dual split 87.7 x 63.2mm
Quadruple split 63.5 x 45.7mm

S format
Full frame 95.8 x 72.7mm
Dual split 68.3 x 47.7mm

L format
Full frame 126.9 x 91.9mm
Dual split 87.7 x 63.4mm
Quadruple split 63.5 x 45.9mm
Paper size
A6 S-Format 100 x 90 mm
A6 L-Format 144 x 100 mm

Print time (high-speed mode) NTSC, PAL UPC-21S approx. 16 seconds
UPC-21L approx. 25 seconds
UPC-21S approx. 17 seconds
UPC-21L approx. 25 seconds

Remote Controller Remote 1 (Special mini jack) for optional RM-5500 unit
Remote 2 (3,5mm mini jack) for optional RM-91, FS-20/FS-36 units
RS-232C (D-sub 25-pin) for external computer
Frame memory 4 frame memory*

Inputs/Outputs Video, S-Video, RGB
Paper Tray Capacity
L tray format: Max. 50 sheets
S tray format: Max. 80 sheets

Power requirements
100-120V, 50/60Hz
220-240V, 50/60Hz
Dimensions (WHD) 212 (W) x 125 (H) x 395 (D) mm
Mass approx. 6.5kg
Safety standards UL2601-1, CSA C22.2 No. 601.1, EN60601-1 CE: LVD, MDD
Power Consumption 100-120 V: 1.8 A, 220-240V: 1.0A