Primera Disc Autoloader ADL-MAX User Manual

Primera technology disc autoloader user's manual

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091506-510975-(01)
DISC AUTOLOADER
© 2006 All rights reserved.

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  • Page 1 091506-510975-(01) DISC AUTOLOADER © 2006 All rights reserved.
  • Page 2 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.
  • 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 ...3 D. System Requirements ...5 E. Overview of Operation ...5 Section 2: Hardware and Software Set-Up and Testing ...7 A.
  • Page 4 Interactive Feature in this PDF Document There are interactive features that will allow you to jump to different locations within the document. Each listing in the Table of Contents is interactive. Place the cursor on either the words or the page number. A small hand with a pointing finger icon appears.
  • Page 5: Section 1: Getting Started

    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.
  • Page 6: Unpacking And Inspection

    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 •...
  • Page 7: Identifying The Parts

    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.
  • Page 8 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.
  • Page 9: System Requirements

    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.
  • Page 10 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.
  • Page 11: Section 2: Hardware And Software Set-Up And Testing

    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.
  • Page 12: Connecting The Cables

    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.
  • Page 13 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...
  • Page 14: Installing The Disc Publisher Stand

    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.
  • Page 15: Installing The Disc Publisher

    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.
  • Page 16: Loading Media

    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.
  • Page 17: Calibrating The Autoloader To The Disc Publisher

    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.
  • Page 18 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...
  • Page 19: Section 3: Running Your First Job

    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.
  • Page 20: Printing Only Using Roboprint (Autoprinter Instructions)

    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)
  • Page 21 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.
  • Page 22: Changing Cartidges

    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...
  • Page 23: Section 4: Interpreting The Autoloader's Led Status Lights

    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...
  • Page 24: Section 5: Maintenance And Troubleshooting

    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.
  • Page 25: Section 6: Technical Specifications

    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...
  • Page 26: Index

    Index AutoPrinter ...16 Cables ...8 Calibration...16 Connections, Rear Panel ...4 Controls, Front Panel...3 Driver ...9 Identifying the Parts...3 Input Bins ...4 LED Status Lights ...3, 19 Loading Media...12 Location...1 Maintenance...20 Mounting Pegs...2, 10, 12 Output Bins...4 Overview of Operation...5 Pause Button...4 Pick Button ...4 Power Port...4 PrimoDVD Software ...13...
  • Page 27 Printed in the United States of America P/N 510975...

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