Manufacturer: Sony | Model: UP-D897 A6 Digital Thermal Printer | Part number: UP-D897 (also written UPD897)

The Sony UP-D897 (UPD897) is a Refurbished A6-format direct thermal B&W medical printer for surgical procedure documentation. Although discontinued by Sony, Ampronix maintains exchange inventory and provides professional service and repair for the UPD897 — including unit exchange, board-level repair, and media supply.

Key capabilities

• 325 DPI direct thermal resolution with true 256 gray levels for precise diagnostic hardcopy
• Print speed of approximately 2.0 seconds per A6 sheet (High Speed Mode)
• USB connectivity for integration with endoscopy processors and imaging workstations
• Compatible with UPP-110 series media — same paper stock as current Sony UP-D898MD
• Compact tabletop footprint: 154 × 88 × 240 mm — integrates beside OR carts and endoscopy towers
• Ampronix Certified Refurbished | Up to 1-Year Warranty | Free Evaluation — Part# UP-D897 / UPD897

Where it is used

The Sony UP-D897 is found in GI endoscopy suites, laparoscopic ORs, urology labs, and ultrasound imaging rooms that installed it before its discontinuation. Ampronix supports ongoing use of installed UP-D897 units through repair, exchange, and media supply.

Ampronix service capabilities

• Board-level repair for main PCB, print head driver, and power regulation circuits
• Thermal print head replacement and calibration
• Roller and media tray service
• Unit exchange — swap a failed UP-D897 for a certified Refurbished replacement unit
• UPP-110 series media supply — maintain your existing installation with compatible paper stock

Specifications at a glance

• Model / Part number: UP-D897 / UPD897
• Print resolution: 325 DPI
• Print speed: ~2.0 seconds (High Speed Mode)
• Gray levels: True 256
• Interface: USB
• Power: AC 100–240V, 50/60Hz, 1.5A–0.8A
• Dimensions: 154 × 88 × 240 mm (6 1/8 × 3 1/2 × 9 1/2 in)
• Condition: Refurbished

Frequently asked questions

• Does Ampronix repair the Sony UP-D897? — Yes. Ampronix provides free evaluation, board-level repair, and replacement exchange solutions for the Sony UP-D897 (UPD897). Call for current exchange availability and overnight shipping options.
• UP-D897 vs UP-D898MD — which should I use? — The UP-D898MD is the current Sony replacement for the UP-D897, offering a slightly faster 1.9-second print time. Both use the same UPP-110 series media, so media supply is unaffected when transitioning. Ampronix supplies both new UP-D898MD units and refurbished UP-D897 exchange units.
• Is UP-D897 media still available? — Yes. UPP-110 series thermal paper (UPP-110S/5, UPP-110HD, UPP-110HG) is still current Sony media and works in both the UP-D897 and UP-D898MD. Ampronix supplies it alongside service.

Ampronix provides professional sales, service, repair, and exchange replacement for the Sony UP-D897 and the broader Sony UP-D series medical printer line.

The Sony UP-D897 is also referenced as the Sony UPD897. Ampronix provides sales, service, repair, and replacement exchange solutions for the Sony UPD897.

Model: UP-D897 / UPD897

Also referenced as: SonyUPD897, Sony-UP-D897, UPD897, UP-D897, part number UPD897, REF UP-D897.