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SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. OPERATE THE UNIT WITH ONLY THE PROPER ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS AS LABELED ON THE PRINTER AND AC ADAPTER. CAUTION! THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS A LASER DIODE OF A HIGHER CLASS THAN 1. TO ENSURE CONTINUED SAFETY, DO NOT REMOVE ANY COVERS OR ATTEMPT TO GAIN ACCESS TO THE INSIDE OF THIS PRODUCT.
Table of Contents Section 1: Getting Started...1 A. Choosing a Good Location ...1 B. Unpacking and Inspection...2 C. Identifying the Parts ...3 D. System Requirements ...5 E. Overview of Operation ...5 Section 2: Hardware and Software Set-Up and Testing ...7 A.
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Section 1: Getting Started THANK YOU… ...for purchasing the ADL-MAX. It is the perfect way for you to add capacity to your existing Disc Publisher system. To begin using your ADL-MAX, please read this manual carefully. This Operator's Manual is a complete step-by-step guide to quickly and easily copy discs with your new ADL-MAX.
UNPACKING AND INSPECTION Make sure that all supplied accessories are included with your unit. The following items should be included: ADL-MAX • Disc Publisher Stand • • 4 Gray Plastic Input and Output Bins • Power Cord and Converter • USB Cable Disc Publisher •...
Pick Button The Robotic Arm transports discs from an Input Bin, to a CD/DVD Recorder, to the printer, and finally to an Output Bin. The Control Panel contains LED Status Lights and Buttons to manually control operation of the Autoloader.
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Pause Button Robotic Arm. It is also used in combination with the Pick Button to perform a reset on the robotics. Sequence Button position to the next. It is used mainly during the set-up and testing procedures. Pick Button drop it in a Bin, the CD Recorder or the Reject area. It is also used in combination with Pause to perform a reset in the robotics.
Most jobs don't fill the entire disc, so recording time is usually less than this. 6. After recording, the Trays open automatically. The Robotic Arm will transport the first disc to the printer. All others will be transported to the Disc Publisher Output Bin temporarily.
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This simultaneous recording and printing of discs greatly increases the throughput of your Disc Publisher. 9. After printing the first disc, the printer's CD Tray opens automatically. The Robotic Arm transports the finished CD-R to the Output Bin.
Section 2: Hardware and Software Set-Up and Testing SOFTWARE INSTALLATION Important Note: You must install the software for your Disc Publisher before you install the ADL-MAX software. The Installer Disc has a menu that will guide you through the process of setting up your Autoloader. Please refer to the following for more information on each step: 1.
B. CONNECTING THE CABLES • Remove the tape securing the arm to the base plate of the Autoloader. • Locate the power cord supplied with your unit. • Plug the adapter into a surge protected outlet, and plug the power plug into the power port on the rear panel of the Publisher.
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Continue Anyway to continue installing the driver for your Autoloader. This driver will not appear as a printer. It will be found in device manager under Universal Serial Bus controllers as ADLMAX Driver. Hardware and Software Set-Up and Testing 9...
C. INSTALLING THE DISC PUBLISHER STAND • Lower the Disc Publisher Stand onto the Autoloader so that the metal tab on the stand overlaps the base plate and the holes on the stand line up with the screw holes on the base plate.
Attach the stand to the unit using the adjustment bolts and • the washers. Do not tighten the bolts at this point! D. INSTALLING THE DISC PUBLISHER • Open the cover of the Disc Publisher. • Lower the Disc Publisher onto the stand. The pegs will correspond with the holes on the bottom of the unit.
Install the cables, ink cartridges etc. according to the • instructions in the Disc Publisher users manual. The software for the Disc Publisher should have been installed before starting the ADL-MAX setup. LOADING MEDIA • Load up to 100 discs in each of the bins. Place them on the mounting pegs Note: Be sure the far left side bin on the Autoloader and Disc Publisher are left empty.
F. CALIBRATING THE AUTOLOADER TO THE DISC PUBLISHER • Calibrate the arm to the Disc Publisher by opening the PrimoDVD software software will detect the ADL-MAX and prompt you to calibrate. Follow the on screen instructions to calibrate the unit. You can recalibrate at any time by opening Primo DVD - Click the robotics menu - select options - Click the Calibrate ADL-MAX button.
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INDEX After calibrating the Disc Publisher position by moving the • stand forward or backward, make sure you tighten the mounting bolts to the stand. 14 Hardware and Software Set-Up and Testing...
Section 3: Running Your First Job A. BURNING AND PRINTING THROUGH PRIMODVD When the Disc Publisher is connected to the ADL-MAX the cover must remain open at all times. Run PrimoDVD jobs just as you normally would or according to the instructions in the Disc Publisher users manual. Other than the cover status and media loading there is no differences in operation.
You may also recalibrate the ADL-MAX by clicking Calibrate ADL-MAX button. Several Last Disc calibration and Bin positions will only be necessary if the Autoloader is having trouble picking from the bins. Follow the onscreen prompts to calibrate the bins. PRINT ONLY USING INSTRUCTIONS)
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INDEX 3. Select your SureThing label file by clicking the Browse button. 4. Enter the number of copies. 5. Click Print. To recalibrate the ADL-MAX, open RoboPrint and click the Robot Options button. Click Calibrate ADL-MAX. Several Calibration Options will be available. Last Disc calibration and Bin positions will only be necessary if the Autoloader is having trouble picking from the bins.
C. CHANGING CARTRIDGES During normal operation you will be prompted to change the cartridge at the same time the low ink warning is displayed. Follow the on-screen instructions to change the cartridge. If it becomes necessary to change cartridges at a time other than when the low ink warning is displayed follow the instructions below: Open Primo DVD or RoboPrint...
Press any button on Control Panel to re-try. B. PAUSE LED Status Condition Normal "waiting" mode On Solid Autoloader is paused. Flashing Autoloader is busy; i.e. motors are running, printer is printing, etc. INDEX Pause LED Power LED Maintenance and Troubleshooting 19...
A. CLEANING THE CASE Use a clean, white rag with a small amount of water or isopropyl alcohol to clean the Autoloader and printer's outside cases and CD trays. Stronger cleaning solutions are NOT recommended because they may damage the paint and plastic materials from which the parts are manufactured.
Section 6: Technical Model Optional Duplicators Disc Publisher II, AutoPrinter II, Minimum System Disc Capacity Operating Systems Interface Power Requirement Weight Dimensions 740.66mmD Certifications Warranty Specifications ADL-MAX Disc Publisher Pro and AutoPrinter Pro See Disc Publisher minimum system requirements 300 disc input, 300 disc output Windows XP and Windows 2000 Robotic Control: USB 12v, 5 amps...
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