1. Introduction and Setup The following document will provide an overview of the Disc Makers Autograph 7 printer driver. These settings can be found under the Printer and Faxes control panel. In order to access the following menu options right click on the Autograph 7 printer icon and left click on Printing Preferences.
The Autograph 7 printer uses 2 propriety cartridges. These cartridges are needed in order for the printer to function. Use of any other cartridge will cause the unit not to operate and possible damage to the unit. To install the cartridges please power on the printer and left the front cover.
2. Printer Driver 2.1 Paper/Quality a. Print Task Quick Sets This menu option is used to save a custom configuration. Multiple sets can be saved for use on different types if media and/or printed images. This option is available on each tab.
3. Effects 3.1 Resizing Options Activating this option will scale any document sent to the printer to 5”x 5” printable area (the approximate size of a 120mm disc). We recommend to leave this option disabled and to use Discus for proper sizing.
4. Basic 4.1 Copies This setting should not be changed. Changing this option will cause multiple print jobs to load into the print queue causing errors when used with the Elite systems. 4.2 Print Preview This setting should not be changed. Changing this option will cause a dialogue box showing the submitted print job before printing can take place.
4.3.2 Dry Time This should be left at default setting unless otherwise instructed. Changing this will cause the tray to exit printer at a slower rate allowing longer dry time but slowing the duplication process when attached to an Elite system.
5. Color 5.1 Color Options Activating the Print In Grayscale option by left clicking on the check box will disable color printing. 5.2 Color Attributes Adjusting the slide bar either left or right will adjust print qualities 5.3 Color Space This will define the range of colors that can be printed.
6. Mask Settings 6.1 Mask Type Normally this setting should be left at the default of Standard CD/DVD when using the Discus program to create your label. If submitting a JPEG file, changing this option will clip the image to the proper disc dimensions. 6.2 Enable Masking Activating this setting will allow custom print alignment.
When performing a print test, load a printable disc into the printer by first pressing the tray button on the printer. Place a disc on the tray and press the tray button once more to retract tray. Left click on Print Test Page and follow the...
When performing a print test, load a printable disc into the printer by first pressing the tray button on the printer. Place a disc on the tray and press the tray button once more to retract tray. Left click on Align Printer and follow on the onscreen instructions.
7.4 Get Ink Levels Shows an easy to read usage chart of ink in the cartridges. This number represents average as calculated by the driver dependant on images and settings used.
1. Printer tray will not close, opens again immediately after closing. a. If the tray LED is blinking and/or an error message appears stating the printer is out of paper, there is a print job stuck in the printer queue. Perform the following steps: i.
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