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Primera DP-XRn User Manual

Primera technology network disc duplication & printing system user's manual
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061507-510991-(01)
Network Disc
Duplication & Printing System
© 2007 All rights reserved

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  • Page 1 061507-510991-(01) Network Disc Duplication & Printing System © 2007 All rights reserved...
  • Page 2 PANELS. NO USER-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

    D. Using Other Graphics Programs ...20 E. Archiving Jobs on the XRn ...20 Section 4: Administrator Utility and Advanced Functions ...24 A. Administrator Utility...24 B. Advanced Printer Driver Settings ...29 C. LCD Control Panel Operation ...36 Section 5: Maintenance and Troubleshooting...41 A. LCD Error Messages...41 B.

  • Page 5: Section 1: Getting Started

    Section 1: Getting Started ...for purchasing the Disc Publisher XRn Network Publisher. XRn is the perfect all-in-one solution for producing profession- al looking CD, DVD, and Blu-ray (if equipped) discs in a net- worked environment. A wide variety of disc formats are supported, including audio CDs, DVD video, data discs and more.

  • Page 6: Unpacking And Inspection

    The following items are inside the box: Disc publisher XRn Network Publisher 2 Gray Plastic Input and Output Bins (Located inside cardboard insert) Power Cord One Three-Color (CMY) Ink Cartridge One Monochrome Black Ink Cartridge Client Installation Disc 7' Ethernet Cable Warranty Card 2 Keys The Operator's Manual, Quick Start Guide and Other...

  • Page 7: Identifying The Parts

    Output Bin CD/DVD Recorders The Robotic Disc Transporter moves discs from the left or right Bin, 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 units's Robotic Disc Transporter.
  • Page 8 The Output bin is located on the front of the unit. The output bin hold up to 50 discs. The Front Cover is a durable plastic cover that will protect the unit from dust and interference. The Cover Lock allows you to lock the unit to prevent access to the blank discs and cartridges.
  • Page 9 The Power Input Port connects to the included power cable. The internal power supply is a switching 100V~240V power supply. The Power Switch shuts off all power to the unit. The Ethernet Port connects with the cable included to your network.

  • Page 10: Section 2: Hardware And Software Setup

    Section 2: Hardware and Software Setup This section will describe the step-by-step process of setting up your unit. This includes information on how to load the supplies (ink and disc media) necessary to start producing discs. • Locate the power cord supplied with the unit. •...

  • Page 11: Step 3: Loading Media

    DO NOT TOUCH THE COPPER AREA! • Insert the ink cartridges into the carrier, copper end first and snap the cartridge cover in place. Insert the color in 1. Push in 2. Lift Up the left holder, monochrome black in the right cartridge holder.

  • Page 12: Step 4: Connecting The Ethernet Cable

    • Using the key provided, open the front cover of the unit. • The Printer will automatically position the cartridge carrier and Robotic Disc Transporter to the center position allowing for easy access to the bins. • Load the right and left bins with CDs, DVDs, DVD-DL or a combination.

  • Page 13: Install The Ptpublisher Client Software

    Place the Installer CD in the client computer's CD/DVD Drive. The Installer application will automatically launch in a few moments. Click Install Client to begin the installation. By default, any computer with the PTPublisher Client software will be allowed to send jobs to the XRn.
  • Page 14 To disable the Guest account follow this procedure: 1. From any computer that can access the XRn, open a remote desktop connection. Go to Start - All Programs - Remote Desktop Connection. 2. In the window that appears type the name of the XRn. This information can most easily be found on the XRn itself by pressing the Control Panel.

  • Page 15: Section 3: Sending Jobs To The Xrn

    Section 3: Sending Jobs to the XRn Copy CD or Copy DVD can be used to copy any CD or DVD master. This project reads the master disc from your computer's drive to the hard drive of the XRn computer. The master is stored in the Global Image format (*.gi) in a temporary location on the XRn.
  • Page 16 4. Select the print label file by clicking the select a label button. When you have selected print label file, click the next arrow. There are several ways to select a print file. See the explainations below for more information. For any job type you choose you will be prompted to select a label file to print.
  • Page 17 Locations. Click on the Locations tab to display favorite locations such as Desktop, My Documents or My Computer. Browse. Click on the Browse tab to display files in tree view on the left side of the screen. Open and close folders by clicking the + or - next to each folder.
  • Page 18 Choose the 120mm DiscTemplate from the window that appears. Using the buttons on the left navigation window, you may add your own background, choose a pre-made background, choose from several text effects or insert a pic- ture. Click the down arrow on the button to view all options.
  • Page 19 5. You can edit the print settings for this file by changing the settings that appear. Several preset media types that correspond with the media availabe at our webstore are available from the Media drop down box. When you select a media type from this box the Print Quality, Outer Margin and Inner Diameter are automatically adjusted to fit that media.

  • Page 20: Using Ptpublisher

    When the job starts the Status window will appear. Here you can view the status of the printer, the robot, and the drive. You can also view a log of all activity or cancel the job while its in progress.
  • Page 21 Important errors such as low ink will be displayed here. Click "more status" to view status regarding the printer, recorder drive, currently running jobs and job history log. You may also click "Change Robot" to change the robot that this particular job will be submitted to.

  • Page 22: Creating A Print Label Using Surething

    This screen changes depending on the selected panel option. It can display project steps such as Adding data and Adding a print file. It can also display robot status. Finally, the support center is displayed here any time you click on the help icon. Navigate through the project steps by clicking the next arrow at the bottom right.
  • Page 23 1. Open the SureThing program. Choose the 120mm DiscTemplate from the window that appears. 2. Open the background panel by click the arrow on the back- ground button. Add your own background to the label by choosing Select Backgound. 3A. Browse to the location of your background image.

  • Page 24: Using Other Graphics Programs

    4B. You may also choose from several SureThing smart designs. These design templates automatically position your text and use certain text effects to give your label a professional look. You can easily toggle through smart designs by using the middle toggle button on the toggle bar below the label.
  • Page 25 3. On the Summary screen you will notice an Archive Job check box. Check the Archive Job box. Three text fields will appear below the check box. Fill them out with the information requested. 4. Click Go to start the job. Once the Go button has been pressed the data is sent to the XRn.
  • Page 26 5. Once the data has been completely transferred to the XRn the archive job screen will be displayed. 6. Choose the name of the job that you submitted and click Go again. To access and submit previously archived jobs follow this procedure: From the client software 1.
  • Page 27 3. The archive job screen will be displayed. Choose the name of the job that you submitted, set the number of copies and click Go. From the LCD Control Panel Choose Archived Job from the main menu. Browse the available jobs using the >...

  • Page 28: Section 4: Administrator Utility And Advanced Functions

    Section 4: Administrator Utility and Advanced Functions Install the administrator utility only for users who will need to change XRn system settings such as adding/ removing authorized users, bin/media designation, viewing system logs, deleting archived jobs and designation users to be notified of system errors/warnings.
  • Page 29 Manage which users can send jobs to the XRn. There are three methods of user administration. You can choose the one that fits your situation best. The first method is set by default. 1. Allow All Users to Submit Jobs - Any users with PTPublisher installed can submit jobs to the XRn (default).
  • Page 30 It is recommend that one or more persons are designated as XRn custodian who is responsible for refilling bins, changing cartridges, and generally making sure that the system is ready for jobs. To help with this responsibility you can create a list of users to notify of system errors or warnings.
  • Page 31 If a job calls for media that has not been designated in the admin utility, the user will be prompted of this fact but will be allowed to send the job anyway. The XRn will then pick from the default bin as specified in this window. Below are a few scenarios that may provide some clarification: Scenario One: The left bin is designated as DVD and the right bin is designated as CD.
  • Page 32 View and sort logs for all jobs submitted to the XRn. View job details or delete jobs that have been archived by users. Using the slide bar at the bottom of the screen you can also adjust the amount spaced reserved for non-archived jobs. This conversely affects space available for archived jobs so that any remaining space can be used for archived jobs.

  • Page 33: Advanced Printer Driver Settings

    PTPublisher client software. The rest of the settings can be accessed in the following manner. In order to access the printer driver you will need to connect to the XRn via remote desktop. You may also hook up a monitor and keyboard to the XRn to gain access.
  • Page 34 Click on the Disc Publisher XR icon with the right mouse button and select Printing Preferences. This setting is automatically set to CD/DVD from the PTPublisher client software and should not be set on the XRn. This setting can be set from the PTPublisher client software and should not be set on the XRn.
  • Page 35 Select Algebraic if you would like the printer driver to make very simple color balance adjustments based on an RGB color model.
  • Page 36 ON and that it is connected to your computer. Click on the Centering Properties Test Print button. The printer will begin printing the calibration test print. When the print is complete, rotate disc 180º and put the disc back in the input bin and repeat step 2 using the same disc.
  • Page 37 6. Select the OK button. Your images should now be centered when printed on a disc. After your selections have been made, close out of the printer setup window. You are now ready to go to an application program and print. All printer driver selections will stay the same until you change them.
  • Page 38 Select Clean button to send a simple test pattern to the printer. Be sure to have a disc in the XRn's input bin and the front cover closed. The test pattern, shown below, purges ink through nozzles of your ink cartridge to clear any blockages.
  • Page 39 The Alignment Calibration allows you you create a test print that will provide you with values to configure your printer for Bi-Di- Printing and to align the color and black cartridges for Color+Black printing. If Bi-Di Printing is enabled, or if you use...

  • Page 40: Lcd Control Panel Operation

    Using the LCD Control Panel you can change the cartridge(s), run archived jobs, access utilities, restart the system or view errors and warnings. Below is a description of the basic operation and a description of the menus. Press Press Press to return to the previous menu.
  • Page 41 Main Menu The Main Menu allows access to all of the functions of the LCD Control Panel. Press the > Archived Jobs Install Cartridges Tools Shutdown / Re-start Archived Jobs The Archived Jobs function allows access to any of the archived jobs stored on the unit.
  • Page 42 Use the > Printer Operations About Reset PTP Service Printer Operations - Allows access to clean print and other printer maintenance. About - Displays version information. Reset PTP Service -Starts and stops job processing service. This will correct some problems with the unit and is faster than restarting the XRn.
  • Page 43 Cancelling Jobs When Jobs are running you may cancel them from the LCD Control Panel. The Busy status screen is displayed when jobs are in progress. Press the to access the cancel jobs sub-menu. Jobs Remaining: 1 Discs Remaining: 2 Ink: C=100% B=100% Press for Menu...
  • Page 44 • The LCD goes into power save mode after 90 minutes of non-use. This means the screen becomes very dim. Simply press any button to return the brightness level to normal. • The LCD screen will automatically revert to the Idle or Busy Status screen after 30 seconds of non-use.

  • Page 45: Section 5: Maintenance And Troubleshooting

    Section 5: Maintenance and Troubleshooting There are several error messages or warnings that will appear on the LCD Display. Below is a descriptions of each and their possible solutions. Input Empty. The left or right bin is out of discs. Add the discs specified in the control panel.

  • Page 46: Cleaning The Xrn

    XRn's outside case and trays. This type of cleaner is very effective on inks that may accumulate on the printer tray. Stronger cleaning solutions are NOT recommended because they may damage the paint and plastic materials from which the parts are manufactured.

  • Page 47: 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. If you are having print quality problems, follow the steps below: 1.

  • Page 48: Section 6: Technical Specifications

    Section 6: Technical Specifications Model Printing Method Processor Memory Hard Drive Printing Resolution Ink Types Media Types Maximum print width Disc Capacity Interface Operating Tempature Power Requirement Weight Dimensions Certifications Safety Warranty Technical Specifications XRn Network Publisher Ink-Jet Celeron D 2.93 GHz 250 GB SATA 4800 x 1200 dpi, 2400 x 1200 dpi, 1200 x 1200 dpi, 600 x 600 dpi...

  • Page 49: Index

    Index Administrator ...9, 10 Alignment Calibration...30, 35 Archived Job ...20, 22, 28, 37 Bin selection ...8, 26, 27, 41 BMP ...12, 13, 20 Cancelling Jobs...39 Cartridge Type ...30 Centering Test Print...32 Change Robot ...17 Cleaning the Ink Cartridges ...43 Cleaning the XRn...42 Color Matching...31 Create a Label ...13 Description of XRn ...24...
  • Page 53 Printed in the United States of America P/N 510991...

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