Primera Signature, Inscripta rinter Autoloader Operator's Manual

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Operator's Manual
For Use With the
Signature
®
III CD Color Printer or
Inscripta™ Thermal CD Printer
Two Carlson Parkway North
Plymouth, MN 55447-4446 U.S.A.
Phone: 1-800-797-2772
763-475-6676
FAX: 763-475-6677
Internet: www.primeratechnology.com

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  • Page 1 Operator’s Manual For Use With the Signature ® III CD Color Printer or Inscripta™ Thermal CD Printer Two Carlson Parkway North Plymouth, MN 55447-4446 U.S.A. Phone: 1-800-797-2772 763-475-6676 FAX: 763-475-6677 Internet: www.primeratechnology.com...
  • Page 3: Printing History

    © 2000 All rights reserved. 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.
  • Page 4 TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THE UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE EXTERIOR 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.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents SECTION 1: GETTING STARTED Introduction ... 6 Choosing a Good Location ... 6 Unpacking and Inspection ... 6 Identifying the Parts ... 6 System Requirements ... 8 SECTION 2: HARDWARE AND CABLE SET-UP Connecting the Parts and Interface Cables ... 9 Hardware Test...
  • Page 6: Section 1: Getting Started

    . . . for purchasing a Conductor Printer Autoloader. This device automates the transport of up to 50 optical discs (CD-R, DVD-R, etc.) per batch into and out of a Primera Technology Signature III CD Color Printer or Inscripta Thermal CD Printer. Designed for reliable, unattended operation, Conductor will automatically and effortlessly print anything from a just a few CDs to hundreds or thousands of discs per day.
  • Page 7 Front Panel and Top Figure 1: Conductor and Signature III CD Color Printer Thermal CD Printer Figure 2: Conductor and Inscripta Thermal CD Printer Ink Jet CD Printer CD Printer Tray Input Bin Robotic Arm Sequence Button Control Output Bin...
  • Page 8: Rear Panel

    An upgrade to a Composer is accomplished by adding Windows CD-R or DVD-R drive. Contact your reseller or the factory for information on how to accomplish this upgrade. Your printer autoloader configuration will use only the Printer Control Port and the Power Input Port.
  • Page 9: Section 2: Hardware And Cable Set-Up

    Conductor. See illustration below for the slot locations. For the Signature III CD Color Printer, the stand is attached so that it is centered on Conductor as shown in Figure 6. For the Inscripta Thermal CD Printer, the printer is mounted on...
  • Page 10 Figure 6: Attaching the Printer Stand Make sure that the Printer Control Cable is routed neatly out the back of the Printer Stand so that it can be connected to your printer. If you are using the Inscripta Thermal CD Printer, you will also need to install a Tray Support Bracket to the top cabinet of the Conductor.
  • Page 11 7. Connect both ends of the Parallel Cable. One end is connected to the Parallel Input Port on the rear panel of the printer. The other end is connected to your PC’s Parallel Printer Output Port. Be sure that your PC’s LPT1 port (or other parallel port) is set to ECP mode. If you don’t know how to do this, consult your printer and PC technical manuals for more information.
  • Page 12: Hardware Test

    Figure 13: Tray Open Button on Signature III 6. Press the Pick Button. The CD will drop into the printer tray. If it does not drop perfectly into place, you will need to adjust the printer stand’s Mounting Plate. This is accomplished by loosening the three Phillips-head adjusting screws and moving the printer slightly in one direction or another until the disc is dropped perfectly into the printer’s tray.
  • Page 13: Printing Your First Job

    As an alternative to the procedure explained in the printer stand instruction sheet, simply remove the adjustable printer stand top plate. Align the printer and allow it to sit on the stand without the aid of the Locating Pins. Of course, you’ll need to be careful not to bump the printer.
  • Page 14: Section 3: Interpreting The Led Status Lights

    Dropped a disc c. Discs out Robotic arm stalled; probably hit something while moving. Press any button on Control Panel to re-try. Condition Normal “waiting” mode Conductor is paused. Conductor is busy; i.e. motors are running, printer is printing, etc.
  • Page 15: Section 4: Maintenance And Troubleshooting

    Use a clean, white rag with a small amount of water or isopropyl alcohol to clean the Duplicator 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. Always disconnect your Conductor and printer power cords before cleaning.
  • Page 16: Section 5: Technical Specifications

    Certifications Warranty Conductor Printer Autoloader Controlled by Primera Technology Signature, Signature II or Signature III CD Color Printers or Inscripta Thermal CD Printer Pentium II/III or Celeron Processor (or equivalent) at 233 MHz or higher, 32MB RAM, one free ECP parallel printer port, 2MB available...
  • Page 17: Index

    Printer Control ... 8, 9 Power Input... 8, 9 Printer Driver Software ... 13 Printers Inscripta Thermal CD Printer...6, 7, 9, 10, 16 Signature I and II ... 6, 12, 16 Signature III ... 6, 7, 9, 11, 12, 16 Resetting the Robotics... 15 Specifications ...
  • Page 18 Tech Support ... 15 Tray Support Bracket... 10 Unpacking... 6 Printed in the United States of America P/N 082100-510148...

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