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- Page 1 072304-510877-(03) DISC PUBLISHER Automated Optical Disc Automated Optical Disc Duplication & Printing System Duplication & Printing System 2003 All rights reserved.
- Page 2 Notices: The information in this document is subject to change without notice. NO WARRANTY OF ANY KIND IS MADE WITH REGARD TO THIS MATERIAL, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. No liability is assumed for errors contained herein or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, performance, or use of this material.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Section 1: Getting Started ...1 A. Choosing a Good Location ...1 B. Unpacking and Inspection...2 C. Identifying the Parts ...2 D. System Requirements ...4 E. Overview of Operation ...5 Section 2: Software and Hardware Set-Up ...8 A. Installing the Mac Software...8 B. -
Page 5: Section 1: Getting Started
Section 1: Getting Started THANK YOU… ...for purchasing the Bravo perfect all-in-one solution for producing professional looking CD-R and DVD-R discs. A wide variety of disc formats are supported, including audio CDs, Video CDs, data discs and more. Operation is simple and completely automatic once a job has been started. -
Page 6: Unpacking And Inspection
B. UNPACKING AND INSPECTION While unpacking your Publisher, inspect the carton to ensure that no damage has occurred during shipping. Make sure that all supplied accessories are included with your unit. The following items should be included: • Optical Disc Publisher •... - Page 7 The Robotic Disc Transporter moves discs from the to a CD/DVD Recorder, to the printer, and finally to the Output Bin. The CD/DVD Recorder is automatically loaded and unloaded by the Publisher’s Robotic Disc Transporter. The Recorder Tray Button manually opens or closes the Recorder Tray.
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Page 8: System Requirements
Rear Panel This illustration shows the input ports found on the rear panel of the Publisher: The USB 2.0 Interface is connected to an open USB 2.0 port on your computer with a standard USB cable, included with your Publisher. Power Input switching power supply. -
Page 9: Overview Of Operation
OVERVIEW OF OPERATION Your new Publisher is an automated, precision device intended for continuous-duty publishing of discs. The following is a description of the complete process of duplicating and printing a CD/DVD job on your Publisher: 1. Up to 25 blank discs may be loaded at one time into the Input Bin. - Page 10 4. The Recorder Tray then automatically shuts. Robotic Disc Transporter will automatically check the certain that only one disc was picked. Through software control, you can perform a test on each disc before recording. If a disc does not pass (meaning that all or part of that disc is not recordable), the Robotic Disc Transporter picks it out of the Reject...
- Page 11 8. Print time varies according to which print mode has been selected (Section D: Printer Settings on page 38 of this manual.). In most cases, print time takes no more than 2 minutes. After printing the first disc, the Publisher's Printer Disc Tray opens automatically.
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Page 12: Section 2: Software And Hardware Set-Up
Section 2: Software and Hardware The installer disc contains a set of programs to design and control the printing of your discs as well as a recording program to author and automate the duplication of your discs. The following steps will guide you through the installation of software and the setup of the Bravo Disc Publisher. -
Page 13: Hardware Setup
B. HARDWARE SETUP Bravo connects to your Mac in just 5 easy steps. To connect your new disc publisher, please do the following: Be sure you have removed the packing tape and cardboard insert prior to applying power. Step 1: Applying Power •... - Page 14 Refer to the following steps when loading discs in to the Publisher: • Open the front cover of the Publisher • The Publisher will automatically position the cartridge carrier and Robotic Disc Transporter to the center position allowing for easy access to the bins. •...
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Page 15: Step 3: Installing Ink Cartridges
Step 3: Installing Ink Cartridges • Press the Ink Cartridge Button Cartridge Carrier to the load position and open the ink cartridge covers • Remove each ink cartridge from its packaging • Slowly remove the tape covering the cartridge's print head, being careful to avoid damaging the barcode label on the underside of the cartridge. -
Page 16: Step 4: Connecting The Usb 2.0 Cable
Step 4: Connecting the USB 2.0 Cable Connect the Publisher to your computer with the beige USB 2.0 Cable. For optimal quality, it is recommended that you run the Configuration Utility as described in the following section. CONFIGURATION UTILITY The Configuration Utility is a program that installs with your Bravo software. - Page 17 INDEX You can also launch the Configuration Utility from the Disc Publisher printer settings in any printing application by clicking File then Print and selecting Publisher Settings. In Publisher Settings you will find a button to launch the Configuration Utility. When launched, the following pane appears: You will see both the Color and Monochrome Ink Levels are displayed.
- Page 18 Clean Cartridge Cartridges that sit idle in the Bravo for a period of time may start to experience some drying of ink in the tiny nozzles that make up the print head. Clicking the Clean Cartridge button will cause the bravo to pick a disc and place in into the printer tray.
- Page 19 Alignment Calibration Print Clicking this button will print a test disc that will provide a scale by which to calibrate the Color Ink Cartridge to the Monochrome Ink Cartridge. This is crucial when selecting the Black and Color Ink Cartridge setting in the described in Section D: Printer Settings on page 38 of this manual.
- Page 20 If you do not know the direction and distance to move the image in order to center it on your disc, you can opt to print centering test cartridges installed, and it is connected and ready to receive a print job, and then click the Yes button. The Bravo will pick a disc and print a scale of numbers on it.
- Page 21 INDEX Once the print has finished, you will see the following dialog box: Look at the finished alignment disc and pick the numbers that come closest to lining up with one another. For instance, on the disc shown in this manual, the vertical alignment is 1 and the horizontal alignment is -3.
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Page 22: Section 3: Creating Discs
Section 3: Creating Discs There are two main components to creating discs, printing and recording. The printing for your discs. the data and automate the recording and printing of your discs. This section will describe both of these applications in detail. - Page 23 INDEX Canvas Paint Photo Creating Discs 19...
- Page 24 or PICT file formats. The options on the left-hand side of the screen will allow you to crop, flip the image both horizontally and vertically, rotate 90 both clockwise and counter-clockwise, and resize the image. You can simply grab and drag the image to relocate it on your design. 7.
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Page 25: Using Discribe 5.2
Settings from the Copies and Pages pull down menu. This will allow you to select the printer setting you wish for your print. These settings are described in detail in Section D: Printer Settings on page 38 of this manual. B. - Page 26 Job Pane. 3. Add your audio tracks by dragging AIFF, MP3, WAV, Sound Designer II (SDII) files or tracks to the window. You can drag one or multiple files to the window in any combination. Files that are in MP3, WAV and SDII file...
- Page 27 Note: AIFF Files will need to be in a specific format in order for accept them. Please be sure that your hard disk has enough space for the converted files and that the files adhere to the following guidelines: Stereo •...
- Page 28 INDEX 5. You may preview audio tracks by selecting the desired track and clicking the Play button. If you are satisfied with the content of your audio project, you are ready to write the disc. If you are still in the Discribe Audio Picker window then click the OK button to return to the main...
- Page 29 6. The Robot Write Options window contains selections to help you control the printing of the image, number of discs, recording options and more. Set these options as follows: Kiosk Mode will allow you to increase the capacity of your Bravo from 25 to 50 discs by dispensing finished discs out the front of the unit instead of dropping them to the output...
- Page 30 YOU MUST CLICK Page Setup and set Format For to Disc Publisher II! Also set the option to select a in Section D: Printer Settings on page 38 of this manual. Print Settings will launch the when clicked. These settings are described in detail in section 3-D of this manual.
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Page 31: Data
Stop Job after Number of Writes Fail allows you to decide how many consecutive failures the Publisher will accept prior to canceling a job. 7. Once you have selected your image and chosen your preferred settings in the Robot Write Pane, click Start to begin recording your job. - Page 32 2. Click the Data CD button. You will now see the Data Job Pane. Discribe defaults to a Mac HFS format, if you want the disc to be read on a Windows format PC, you will need to select ISO/9660 as your job type from the drop-down list.
- Page 33 4. Click the Robot Write ... button. 5. The Robot Write Options window contains selections to help you control the printing of the image, number of discs, recording options and more. Set these options as follows: Kiosk Mode will allow you to increase the capacity of your Bravo from 25 to 50 discs by dispensing finished discs out the front of the unit instead of dropping them to the...
- Page 34 Apple's Preview supports including JPEG, TIFF, PICT, PDF, GIF, BMP and more. d. If you do not have an image, click Design Image to launch Discus. YOU MUST CLICK Page Setup and set Format For to Disc Publisher II! 30 Creating Discs INDEX...
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Page 35: Copying A Disc
Also set the option to select a Section D: Printer Settings on page 38 of this manual. Print Settings will launch the Printer Driver settings when clicked. These settings are described in detail in Section D: Printer Settings on page 38 of this manual. g. - Page 36 2. Double click the You will see a splash screen followed by Discribe's Quick Start Menu. 3. Click the Copy a CD/DVD button. 4. Select the drive in your Bravo as the source drive. (Skip to Step 7 to copy a disc with out making a physical image) 5.
- Page 37 If you do not have an image, click Design Image to launch Discus. YOU MUST CLICK Page Setup and set Format For to Disc Publisher II! Also set the option to select a Section D: Printer Settings on page 38 of this manual.
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Page 38: Streaming (Automated Copying Of Multiple Original Discs)
Print Settings will launch the when clicked. These settings are described in detail in Section D: Printer Settings on page 38 of this manual. g. Set Print disc before recording/Record disc before printing. Record disc before printing is recommended for most jobs to avoid printing on discs that do not burn properly. - Page 39 each of the five discs, load two blanks followed by the original, then two more blanks followed by the next original and so forth. Blanks NOTE: If you plan to use both bins, doubling the amount of discs you can copy. 5.
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Page 40: Queuing Jobs
This will launch the queue the individual images for printing. Click Design Image if you wish to design labels in Discus. If you already have the images you wish to print, drag them into the queue area or click Add. The order of the image files in the queue will need to match the order of the originals stacked in your 6. - Page 41 4. The Job Details pane contains selections to help you control the printing of the image, number of discs, recording options and more . Here is a description of the items you will find in this pane: • Kiosk Mode will allow you to increase the capacity of your Bravo from 25 to 50 discs by dispensing finished discs out the front of the unit instead of dropping them...
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Page 42: Printer Options
• Print Settings will launch the settings when clicked. These settings are described in detail in Section D: Printer Settings on page 38 of this manual. • Print disc before recording is recommended for most jobs to avoid printing on discs that do not burn properly. - Page 43 1. From Discus, Discribe, or any printing application, click the Page Setup and set Format For to Disc Publisher II. 2. The paper sizes for the Disc Publisher II refer to the type of disc to which you will be printing. The available sizes are: CD/DVD, Business Card Disc, 80mm CD and Hockey Rink Disc.
- Page 44 Print Settings Click Print Setup to see the driver window and all of its settings. You will want click the Copies and Pages button and select Publisher Settings option in the drop-down menu to see the full pane and access all the The following is a description of the printer driver settings: •...
- Page 45 • Kiosk Mode Kiosk Mode will allow you to increase the capacity of your Bravo from 25 to 50 discs by dispensing finished discs out the front of the unit instead of dropping them to the output bin. This allows you to place blank discs in both the and output bins doubling your capacity.
- Page 46 are using. For the discs that Primera sells, use the following guide for Inner Diameter: − 38.3 mm for Primera's ToughCoat CDR − 24.9 mm for the Hockey Rink Disc, Business • Outer Margin The Outer Margin refers to where the printing will cut off around the outer edge of your disc.
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Page 47: Section 4: Interpreting The Publisher's Indicator Lights
Section 4: Interpreting the Publisher's Indicator Lights The Power and Busy the Publisher can tell you a lot about what is happening inside the Publisher. To accurately interpret what it means when these lights are on, off, or flashing, please refer to the following: Ink Cartridge on solid both lights are blinking... -
Page 48: Section 5: Maintenance And Troubleshooting
Section 5: The Publisher is designed to operate for extended periods of time with very little attention. In fact, no regular maintenance is recommended other than cleaning the outside case. NOTE: Do NOT attempt to oil or grease the Publisher's Robotic Arm shaft or other components. -
Page 49: Software Test
C. SOFTWARE TEST This will confirm that the hardware, software, and your computer are all communicating properly. To perform a software test please do the following: 1. Launch Discribe. 2. Click one of the options from the quick-launch menu (i.e. Data CD). -
Page 50: Cleaning The Ink Cartridges
E. CLEANING THE INK CARTRIDGES It may be necessary to clean the ink cartridge nozzles if you notice reduced print quality, or if you suspect an cartridge nozzle has become slightly dried out or clogged. Refer to Section 3 for more information on performing a clean function through the Publisher's F. -
Page 51: Section 6: Technical Specifications
Section 6: Technical Specifications Model Configurations Printing Method Printing Resolution Ink Types Media Types Maximum print width Recommended System Disc Capacity Recordable Formats Operating Systems Interface Power Requirement Weight Dimensions Certifications Safety Warranty INDEX Optical Disc Publisher CD-R Publisher DVD-R Publisher Ink-Jet 4800 x 1200 dpi, 1200 x 1200 dpi, 1200 x 600 dpi, 600 x 600 dpi... -
Page 52: Index
Index Audio Job, Running ...21 CD Tray ...6 Centering Test Print ...16 Configuration Utility...12, 13, 14, 40, 42 Connections, Rear Panel...4 Controls, Front Panel ...2 Discribe...4, 8, 18, 20, 21, 22, 23, 27, 31, 32, 34, 36, 39, 41, 45 Discus ...18, 20, 25, 30, 31, 33, 35, 37, 38, 39 Enable Low Ink Warning ...42 Identifying the Parts ...2... - Page 53 Printed in the United States of America P/N 510877...