Sony Ultrasound Printer Replacement Paper — Full Compatibility Index (2026)

Quick Answer

Every current Sony ultrasound paper — UPP-110S, UPP-110HG, UPP-110HD, and UPP-210HD — has a drop-in compatible Durico ULSTAR equivalent in stock at Precision Imaging Supply. Find your printer in the index below, confirm the finish your workflow needs, and order the matching Durico grade. Clinics switching from OEM media typically save 25–30% per roll.

How to Use This Compatibility Index

If you run a Sony ultrasound printer, you have two ways to look up replacement paper: by the paper code printed on your current roll or box (UPP-110S, UPP-110HG, UPP-110HD, UPP-210HD), or by the printer model on the front panel (UP-D898MD, UP-X898MD, UP-D897MD, and so on). This index covers both.

One clarification before the charts: Precision Imaging Supply stocks Durico ULSTAR compatible media only — not Sony-branded paper. Durico is an FDA-registered, ISO 9001/14001/13485-certified manufacturer that self-manufactures its thermal media in South Korea, and each ULSTAR grade is engineered as a drop-in replacement for a specific Sony paper type. Every recommendation below traces directly to Durico's own published compatibility chart.

Master Chart: Sony Paper Code → Durico Equivalent

The roll geometry matters more than most buyers realize — a mismatched width will not load, and a mismatched length changes how often staff swap rolls. For the full explanation of why 18m vs 20m rolls exist, see the guide to thermal paper roll geometry.

Printer-by-Printer Index: Which Durico Paper Fits Your Sony Printer

Durico documents its 110mm compatibility at the series level: the ULSTAR-1100 grades are rated for Sony's UP-895, UP-897, and UP-898 Series printers. The large-format ULSTAR-2100HD is rated for Sony's UP-970 / 971 / 990 / 991AD large-format printers. Here is how the common model numbers map:

Within the 895/897/898 families, the paper bay is the same story: all three Durico 110mm grades load and print. The choice between them is a finish decision, not a fit decision. If you are unsure whether your 897 and 898 units can share stock, the comparison of the UP-D897MD vs UP-D898MD paper question walks through it.

Sony's Type Codes, Decoded

Sony labels its thermal media by type: Type I is the standard matte grade (UPP-110S), Type II is high-density with a semi-gloss surface (UPP-110HD and the large-format UPP-210HD), and Type V is the high-gloss grade (UPP-110HG). Durico mirrors the same three-tier system:

• Standard (1100S) — matte finish, the most economical grade. The workhorse for everyday clinical documentation, high-volume OB/GYN scanning, and veterinary practices.
• High-density (1100HD / 2100HD) — semi-gloss surface tuned for rich blacks and precise grayscale gradation, favored in radiology and cardiology workflows where contrast carries diagnostic weight.
• High-gloss (1100HG) — the most glossy surface, built for photorealistic reproduction. The usual pick for 3D/4D keepsake prints and patient-facing images.

Not sure which finish your department actually needs? The deep-dive on UPP-110HG vs UPP-110HD vs UPP-110S compares the three grades use case by use case.

Why the Durico Equivalents Are Drop-In Compatible

Compatibility is not just matching the width. Durico builds its ULSTAR media on a five-layer construction — polypropylene film substrate, UV-cured glossy layer, protective layer, thermal coat, and back-coat — with a built-in anti-electrostatic layer that helps protect the printer's thermal head. The coating is formulated for smooth head matching, so the printer's thermal head glides over the surface the way it does with OEM stock.

In day-to-day handling, the media is engineered to resist water, fingerprints, and ultrasound gel drops, tear cleanly across the roll, and lie flat with minimal curl for easy filing. Each roll ships individually sealed in a foil pouch, which protects the thermal coating from humidity and light until the roll goes into the printer. On image quality, Durico's own published position is qualitative and confident: first-class color intensity from its highest black density coating, with precise grayscale gradation.

Manufacturing pedigree matters in medical consumables, and it is worth repeating: Durico is FDA registered, certified to ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 13485, and manufactures its own media rather than outsourcing production.

The Mitsubishi Crossover — One Grade Only

A frequent point of confusion: only the Durico 1100HG carries a documented Mitsubishi compatibility, covering Mitsubishi's P93 and P95 printers (media codes K95H / K91HG / KP91HG). The 1100S, 1100HD, and 2100HD grades PIS stocks are Sony-only. Durico does make separate "MIBI" variants for Mitsubishi's standard and high-density media codes, but those are different grades that Precision Imaging Supply does not currently stock. If you run a mixed Sony-and-Mitsubishi fleet, the 1100HG is the one roll that serves both.

What It Costs

Current Precision Imaging Supply pricing at the time of publication:

Ten-roll boxes of the 110mm grades are also available at a lower per-roll cost: 1100S 10-roll, 1100HG 10-roll, and 1100HD 10-roll. Sony OEM — original equipment manufacturer, meaning Sony-branded — media is sold through medical resellers at prices that vary by channel and volume, but Durico's published position is a savings of 25–30% compared to competing product, and that range matches what switching clinics typically report.

Printers Not on This Chart

Older Sony units such as the UP-890MD, UP-870MD, UP-860MD, and UP-850MD are not listed in Durico's published compatibility chart, which documents the UP-895 / 897 / 898 Series and the UP-970–991AD large-format line. Rather than guess, treat those legacy models as unverified: check your printer's manual for its rated Sony media type, and contact Precision Imaging Supply before ordering so compatibility can be confirmed for your specific unit. An honest "let's verify first" beats a jammed printer and a wasted box of rolls.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Durico paper really compatible with Sony ultrasound printers?

Yes — for the models on this chart. Durico publishes its own compatibility matrix rating the ULSTAR-1100 grades for Sony's UP-895 / 897 / 898 Series and the ULSTAR-2100HD for the UP-970 / 971 / 990 / 991AD large-format printers. Each grade matches the corresponding Sony paper's width, length class, and media type.

Will using compatible paper void my Sony printer warranty?

Warranty terms are set by Sony and your service agreement, so review yours. In practice, US warranty law (the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act) generally prevents a manufacturer from voiding a warranty simply because a consumable from another brand was used, unless that consumable is shown to have caused the damage. Durico's anti-electrostatic layer is specifically designed to protect the thermal head.

Which Durico grade should I order if I currently use UPP-110S?

The Durico 1100S is the direct equivalent — same 110mm × 20m roll, same Type I standard matte class. Loading and printing are unchanged.

Can my UP-898 printer use all three 110mm grades?

Yes. The UP-895, UP-897, and UP-898 Series all accept the standard, high-gloss, and high-density 110mm grades. Pick by finish: matte for everyday documentation, high-gloss for keepsake prints, high-density for contrast-critical studies.

Does any Durico grade work with Mitsubishi printers?

From the PIS lineup, only the 1100HG — it is rated for Mitsubishi P93 and P95 printers in addition to the Sony series. The 1100S, 1100HD, and 2100HD are Sony-only grades.

Where is Durico paper manufactured?

Durico self-manufactures its thermal media at its headquarters plant in South Korea, under FDA registration and ISO 9001 / 14001 / 13485 certification.

How is the paper packaged for storage?

Every roll arrives individually sealed in a foil pouch inside a 5-roll (or 10-roll) box, protecting the thermal coating from humidity and light until you load it.

Order Your Compatible Paper

Match your printer above, then order the Durico grade that fits your workflow — all four are in stock and ship from Precision Imaging Supply:

• Durico 1100S — Sony UPP-110S compatible paper (standard matte)
• Durico 1100HG — Sony UPP-110HG compatible paper (high-gloss)
• Durico 1100HD — Sony UPP-110HD compatible paper (high-density)
• Durico 2100HD — Sony UPP-210HD compatible large-format paper

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.