Sony UPP-110HG Compatible Paper — Durico 1100HG High-Gloss Replacement (2026)

Quick Answer

Looking for Sony UPP-110HG thermal paper? Durico 1100HG is a fully compatible high-gloss replacement for the same 110mm × 18m spec, the same glossy A6 image quality, and it ships from Precision Imaging Supply. It drops straight into the Sony UP-X898MD, UP-D898MD, and UP-D898DC (plus older 895/897-series units) with no printer settings to change. A 5-roll box is $64.95; a 10-roll box is $129.95.

Sony UPP-110HG at a glance — and the compatible Durico answer

If a box of Sony UPP-110HG just ran out mid-clinic, you don't need a lecture — you need paper that fits. UPP-110HG is Sony's high-gloss ("HG") black-and-white thermal print media: a 110mm-wide, 18-meter roll that produces A6-size prints with a bright, reflective surface. It's the paper practices reach for when the print is going home with a patient — OB/GYN keepsake images, 3D/4D souvenir photos, and any presentation-grade output where a glossy finish matters.

The Durico ULSTAR-1100HG is engineered as a drop-in equivalent to Sony UPP-110HG. Same roll geometry, same high-gloss surface class, same target printers. You load it exactly the way you load the Sony roll, and the printer treats it identically because the physical and thermal specs match. Below is the compatibility map, the technical reason it works, honest pricing, and the questions buyers ask most.

Compatibility table

Sony printers that use UPP-110HG / Durico 1100HG:

Any Sony ultrasound or medical B&W printer that lists UPP-110HG as compatible media will accept the Durico 1100HG roll. The high-gloss line is most common on the flagship 898/X898 family, but the same 110mm high-gloss roll also serves the older 895 and 897 units when a practice prefers a glossy finish over standard matte.

Why the Durico 1100HG is genuinely compatible

"Compatible" isn't a marketing word here — it's a set of physical specs that have to match for a thermal printer to produce a clean image. Four things matter, and Durico 1100HG matches Sony UPP-110HG on all four.

1. Roll geometry

Thermal printers are mechanically fussy about roll width, roll length, and core diameter. UPP-110HG is a 110mm-wide roll, 18 meters long. Durico 1100HG is built to the same 110mm × 18m format, so it seats correctly on the spindle, tracks straight past the thermal head, and cuts to the same A6 print size (roughly 200 prints per roll). No spacers, no adapters, no jamming from a roll that's a millimeter off.

2. Surface finish

The "HG" in both names stands for high-gloss. This is the differentiator versus standard (110S) and high-density (110HD) media. The glossy top-coat gives prints a reflective, photo-like surface — the reason imaging centers use it for keepsake and presentation prints rather than routine documentation. Durico 1100HG carries the same high-gloss surface class, so a 3D/4D souvenir image looks the way patients expect it to look.

3. Thermal sensitivity

A thermal print head applies heat, and the paper's coating darkens in response. If the paper's sensitivity is wrong for the printer, you get prints that are too faint or too muddy. Durico calibrates the 1100HG's thermal response to Sony's printer output, which is why you don't need to change any density or contrast settings when you switch — the printer's default UPP-110HG profile produces a correct image on the Durico roll.

4. Durability and archive quality

High-gloss thermal media is chosen partly for how well the image holds up. Durico 1100HG is manufactured in South Korea with a coating built for humidity and handling resistance, so keepsake prints survive being carried in a bag, stuck on a fridge, or filed for reference. For a deeper look at how long thermal prints actually last, see our guide on OEM vs. compatible ultrasound thermal paper.

Price and savings: Sony OEM vs. Durico 1100HG

OEM — original equipment manufacturer — Sony-branded UPP-110HG typically runs somewhere between $110 and $180 per 10-roll box depending on the medical reseller, which works out to roughly $11 to $18 per roll. Pricing swings widely because glossy media is a specialty item and resellers mark it up differently.

Durico 1100HG from Precision Imaging Supply is straightforward:

• Durico 1100HG — 5-roll box: $64.95 ($12.99/roll)
• Durico 1100HG — 10-roll box: $129.95

In the 10-roll box, Durico 1100HG still lands at or below most OEM pricing while delivering the identical 110mm × 18m high-gloss spec. The savings are real but honest: how much you save depends entirely on what you'd otherwise pay Sony, and glossy OEM media is where practices tend to overpay most. Buy the finish you need at a fair per-roll price and skip the specialty markup.

Which Durico finish is right for you?

High-gloss isn't always the answer. Match the paper to the job:

• High-gloss (1100HG / UPP-110HG) — patient keepsakes, 3D/4D souvenir prints, OB/GYN baby photos, anything presentation-grade. This page's focus.
• Standard (1100S / UPP-110S) — daily clinical documentation, high-volume scanning, best value. See the Sony UPP-110S compatible paper guide.
• High-density (1100HD / UPP-110HD) — high-contrast grayscale for diagnostic clarity in radiology and cardiology. See the Sony UPP-110HD compatible paper guide.

All three Durico finishes share the same 110mm width and fit the same Sony printer families — the difference is the surface, not the fit.

Who actually needs high-gloss paper

High-gloss media earns its place in specific workflows, and knowing whether you're one of them saves you from paying a gloss premium you don't need. The clearest case is anywhere the print leaves the building. 3D/4D ultrasound studios hand patients a souvenir image, and a glossy, photo-like finish is what makes that keepsake feel worth keeping — a matte documentation print doesn't land the same way. OB/GYN practices printing the classic profile shot for expectant parents are in the same boat: the reflective surface reads as "photo," not "receipt."

Beyond keepsakes, high-gloss is common wherever an image will be presented rather than filed — a print shown to a referring physician, included in a patient consultation, or displayed as an example. The gloss coat also gives slightly higher perceived contrast on mid-tone grayscale, which is why some sonographers simply prefer the look of UPP-110HG across the board. If your prints mostly go straight into a chart or a folder, standard 110S media is the more economical fit; if they're meant to be seen and kept, high-gloss 1100HG is the right call.

Switching from Sony UPP-110HG to Durico 1100HG

There's no migration project here — that's the point of a drop-in equivalent. When your current Sony roll runs out, load the Durico 1100HG the same way: seat the 110mm roll on the spindle, feed it past the thermal head, and close the tray. Because the roll geometry and thermal sensitivity match Sony's spec, the printer's existing UPP-110HG media setting produces a correct image with no density or contrast adjustment. Your sonographers won't notice a workflow difference; the first print out of the box looks like the last print off the Sony roll.

The only practical change is where the reorder comes from and what it costs. Many practices keep one box of each finish on the shelf — standard for daily documentation, high-gloss for keepsakes — and simply reorder from Precision Imaging Supply as each runs low. If you're standardizing a multi-room imaging center, the 10-roll box cuts down on reorder frequency.

Frequently asked questions

Is Durico 1100HG really compatible with my Sony printer?

Yes. If your Sony printer uses UPP-110HG media — the UP-X898MD, UP-D898MD, UP-D898DC, and the older 895/897-series units all do — the Durico 1100HG is built to the same 110mm × 18m high-gloss spec and loads and prints identically. There are no settings to change.

Will using compatible paper void my printer warranty?

Using a compatible consumable does not automatically void a printer warranty. Under U.S. law (the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act), a manufacturer generally can't void your warranty simply because you used a third-party consumable, unless they can show that consumable caused a specific failure. Durico 1100HG is engineered to Sony's media spec precisely so it runs clean and doesn't stress the print head.

Does it print as well as the Sony original?

For the high-gloss keepsake and presentation prints UPP-110HG is used for, Durico 1100HG delivers the same glossy A6 output because the surface finish and thermal sensitivity are matched. You use the printer's existing UPP-110HG density profile — no re-calibration.

Where is Durico paper manufactured?

Durico thermal media is manufactured in South Korea to a consistent, humidity-resistant standard — not a generic bargain coating. Consistent manufacturing is what keeps print density and image quality even from roll to roll.

How fast does it ship?

Durico 1100HG is stocked and ships from Precision Imaging Supply. Orange County clinics can get free next-day delivery on qualifying orders; everyone else ships promptly from in-stock inventory.

What's the minimum order?

You can order a single 5-roll box ($64.95) or step up to the 10-roll box ($129.95) to reorder less often. Higher-volume imaging centers can reach out to discuss volume orders.

Can Durico 1100HG replace Mitsubishi glossy paper too?

The 1100HG product page notes cross-compatibility with Mitsubishi K91HG / KP91HG high-gloss media. If you run a mixed Sony/Mitsubishi fleet, confirm your exact printer model, but the high-gloss 110mm roll is designed to serve both.

Ready to reorder?

Stop overpaying for specialty glossy media. The Durico 1100HG High-Gloss Ultrasound Thermal Paper is a fully compatible Sony UPP-110HG replacement at $64.95 for a 5-roll box, in stock and ready to ship. Running a busy imaging center? The 10-roll box means fewer reorders through the year.

About Morgan Hayes

Morgan Hayes is the imaging supply specialist behind Precision Imaging Supply's resource center. With over a decade tracking the medical thermal printing market, Morgan helps imaging departments, OB/GYN clinics, veterinary practices, and independent ultrasound centers navigate the maze of printer-and-paper compatibility — including the Durico drop-in alternatives that save practices 30–50% versus OEM Sony media without compromising print quality.