Page 1: Table Of Contents
Quick Setup Directions Installation - Unpacking Installation - Parts Identification Installation - Connecting the Printer PowerPro II Printer Driver Installation Printer Driver Installation for Windows 98 Printer Driver Installation for Windows NT Printer Driver Installation for Windows 2000 Label Software Installation...
Page 2: Printer Ribbon Installation Chart - Part
CD Positioning Errors CD Printing Techniques Section Please see the following CD Printing Techniques Chart for more detailed information on CD Label printing techniques. PowerPro II CD Media & Ribbon Selection Guide Graphics Tips Common Label Issues Strobe Setting Examples CD Media &...
Page 3: Introduction
The PowerPro II Printer Driver for the Windows environment controls the operation and performance configurations for the PowerPro II CD printer. The PowerPro II Printer Driver must be installed prior to printing with the PowerPro II CD printer.
Page 4: Printer Installation Overview
PowerPro II Printer Installation Overview The PowerPro II User’s Guide, includes: Quick Setup Directions These are brief instructions for printer and software setup by technical computer users Standard Setup Directions These are more detailed instructions for printer and software setup...
Page 5: Quick Setup Directions
Click on CD Painter Icon to start program Create Label design and save label to a file Select PowerPro II Printer Driver Select File Menu, then Print, (confirm PowerPro II is selected) then Click OK to print. CopyPro PowerPro II...
Page 6: Installation - Unpacking
Lift the PowerPro II by gripping the underside of the narrow sides of the unit Set the PowerPro II and foam on a sturdy, flat surface Support either end of the PowerPro II with an arm and carefully pull the foam off the elevated end. Repeat for the shipping foam on the other end...
Page 7: Installation - Parts Identification
PowerPro II Installation - Parts Identification You should become familiar with the parts of the printer before attempting to operate it. See the Maintenance section of this manual for help installing printer ribbons. Power switch Control panel Printer ribbon Ribbon supply roller...
Page 8: Installation - Connecting The Printer
Before operating the PowerPro II, make sure these connections have been made: Plug the supplied power cord into the power connection at rear of the PowerPro II Connect the supplied parallel printer cable to the parallel port on the PowerPro II, and to the printer port on your host computer Printer is shipped with a black ribbons installed.
Page 9: Powerpro Ii Printer Driver Installation
This software is on the PowerPro Software CD included with printer. Printer Driver The printer driver controls the operation for the PowerPro II. The printer driver must be installed prior to using the PowerPro II for the first time. The printer driver installation varies with the version of Windows used, see detailed instructions for specific version of Windows.
Page 10: Printer Driver Installation For Windows 98
PowerPro II Printer Driver Installation for Windows 98 In order to print labels on discs, the PowerPro II printer needs to be connected to a computer that has the PowerPro II printer driver software installed. The printer driver software controls the printer's functions and allows adjusting the print density (darkness or lightness of label), and other printing characteristics.
Page 11: Printer Driver Installation For Windows Nt
PowerPro II Printer Driver Installation for Windows NT In order to print labels on discs, the PowerPro II printer needs to be connected to a computer that has the PowerPro II printer driver software installed. The printer driver software controls the printer's functions and allows adjusting the print density (darkness or lightness of label), and other printing characteristics.
Page 12: Printer Driver Installation For Windows 2000
PowerPro II Printer Driver Installation for Windows 2000 In order to print labels on discs, the PowerPro II printer needs to be connected to a computer that has the PowerPro II printer driver software installed. The printer driver software controls the printer's functions and allows adjusting the print density (darkness or lightness of label), and other printing characteristics.
Page 13: Label Software Installation
Click Browse, then browse for CD-ROM drive Select CD-ROM drive, Select CD Painter Folder Select and Double Click on SETUP.EXE from PowerPro II CD-ROM from CD Painter directory and follow Prompts to install the CD Painter software Run the CD Painter software and create a CD label...
Page 14: Windows Nt: Installation Of Cd Painter Software
Click Install, Browse for CD-ROM drive Select CD-ROM drive, Double Click on CD Painter Folder Select and Double Click on SETUP.EXE from PowerPro II CD-ROM from CD Painter directory and follow Prompts to install the CD Painter software After Clicking on Finish, re-start computer...
Page 15: Printer Operation
See error code listing in the appendix for more details. To shutdown the PowerPro II, make sure no print jobs are executing, and turn the power switch OFF. Always shutdown the PowerPro II with the power switch, and avoid disconnecting the power cord with the power ON.
Page 16: Cd Label Printing
The label image stored in memory is lost after shutdown (power off). Note: A CD label printed on the PowerPro II is stored in the PowerPro II’s memory as long as the PowerPro II is ON. Only one CD label will reside in the PowerPro II’s memory at a time.
Page 17: Control Panel Operation
Start Button The ‘Start’ button is used to re-start printer after and error condition (ex. Ribbon out) is cleared. Pressing 'Start' resets the printer and may allow quick resumption of the print job. (Some errors may require resubmitting the print file after pressing 'Start')
Page 18: Manual Loading Cd Media
Manual Loading CD Media Prior to loading the CD Before manually loading or unloading discs into the PowerPro II, first make sure the power is on and the ‘Ready’ LED is on. If the CD tray is already extended, a new CD may be placed with the printable side up on the cushioned surface.
Page 19: Cd Label Printing
PowerPro II Printing CD Labels For those new to the PowerPro II CD printer, CopyPro recommends experimenting with a single CD and using a label design that only covers part of the CD (for example a vertical bar). This allows repeated prints on the CD (by rotating the CD) and observing changes made by adjusting the printer driver and label software settings.
Page 20: Multi-Tray Feature
Figure 9: Printer with Standard CD tray installed and Business Card CD tray (Oval type) shown Removable CD Tray System The PowerPro II CD Printer uses different CD trays to handle different shaped CDs and DVD discs. CD-R/CD-ROM/DVD Disc Standard Round Disc...
Page 21: Changing The Cd Tray
To Insert CD Tray Turn OFF Power, and remove top cover If there is a CD Tray in printer, remove CD tray from printe Hold CD tray in front of printer, with circular disc end oriented outward Gently guide end of tray into printer...
Page 22: Maintenance: General
Always use the power switch when powering up or shutting down the PowerPro II A power strip (surge protector) is always a good way to protect electronic equipment, but is not meant as a means of turning on/off the power to the PowerPro II CopyPro PowerPro II...
Page 23: Maintenance: Printer Ribbon Installation
PowerPro II be turned OFF during ribbon installation. General information The PowerPro II uses ribbon rollers to hold the supply ribbon (ribbon rolled on tube) and the take up core (empty cardboard tube). The supply ribbon is put on a silver roller and the take up core is placed on a grey...
Page 24 The ribbon is threaded around the chassis and attached to the take up core using the adhesive strip on the end of the ribbon (or adhesive tape). After the rollers are placed in the Printer Chassis, the chassis must be opened to thread ribbon through the printer...
Page 25: Printer Ribbon Installation Chart – Part 1
Take up core is placed in area at in the middle of the printer. Note Take up core Roller has metal shaft with round end that fits into round hole in printer frame Open printer chassis Open printer chassis Pull out chassis knob, to release chassis lock Note: Lift chassis up using handle on side of the chassis.
Page 26: Printer Ribbon Installation Chart – Part 2
Ribbon can also be wound by pressing Start and Print buttons simultaneously Ribbon change complete, check software settings for proper color or black ribbon selection prior to printing. CopyPro PowerPro II Chassis Lock Knob Start & Print keys...
Page 27: Maintenance: Printhead
A damaged printhead may leave “white” vertical lines through all labels, requiring replacement of printhead for proper label appearance. Power Connection Print Control Connection Clean this area Printing Elements Figure 14: Printhead Unit. CopyPro PowerPro II...
Page 28: Printhead Cleaning Procedure
If tray is in, press Tray Button to extend tray Remove the top cover by carefully lifting and pulling forward. Set the cover aside. Open printer chassis by: Pulling chassis release knob and lifting chassis up by chassis handle Remove Ribbon Supply Roller from printer and place on CD Tray, this will expose the printhead.
Page 29: Printhead Replacement
Printhead heating element area is fragile. Important: The printhead's power connector has three black ground wires. The black ground wires must be connected to the pins of the power connector closest to the center of the print head. CopyPro PowerPro II...
Page 30: Printhead Replacement Procedure
To replace printhead, you will need the following tools: Phillips-head screwdriver Important: Always turn power off and unplug printer prior to removing print head. Important: The printhead is fragile, avoid touching the printing element, always store printhead on soft area such as clean paper towel Wait until all printing has finished, and remove any CD still on the Tray.
Page 31 PowerPro II Printhead Replacement, cont'd. Figure 18: Printhead is retained by Philips type screws accessed from top of printer Figure 19: Printhead power and data cables shown after printhead screws removed CopyPro PowerPro II...
Page 32: Troubleshooting Section
Troubleshooting Section Quick Recovery Strategy Clear error condition (if needed, see Error Code Chart at end of this document) Press “START” key (to reset printer) or power Printer OFF and then back ON Re-try printing label Test CD Strategy For testing printer issues, make sure a CD is loaded in printer’s CD Tray...
Page 33: Printer Is Not Printing Checklist
From Windows, select FILE menu, then PRINT, a dialog box will appear and the PowerPro II printer should be listed. If not click on dialog box to select PowerPro II. If PowerPro II is not shown as a selection, then the PowerPro II printer driver needs to be installed.
Page 34 Parallel Port Mode setting shows: ECP or EPP Change to: Normal Exit the BIOS settings by selecting Exit with saving changes. Shutdown then re-start computer, then start CD Painter Program and try printing a CD label. CopyPro PowerPro II...
Page 35: Print Quality
Lower or reduce Strobe Setting Clean the Printhead CD Positioning Errors Reload CD on tray according to the loading instructions in the Printer Operation section of this manual. Make sure the CD centering pin is positioning the CD when the tray closes. The CD centering pin should touch only the outside edge of the CD.
Page 36: Cd Printing Techniques Section
PowerPro II CD Printing Techniques Section The PowerPro CD Printer offers a convenient way to print labels on CDs, this section describes ways to get the best possible printouts within the printer's labeling capabilities. Please see the following CD Printing Techniques Chart for more detailed information on CD Label printing techniques.
Page 37: Powerpro Ii Cd Media & Ribbon Selection Guide
PowerPro II PowerPro II CD Media & Ribbon Selection Guide For best results, use the CD Media and Ribbon Section Guide to choose the appropriate CD Media, Ribbon, and Printer Strobe setting for your CD labeling job. Label Project: Black Text &...
Page 38: Graphics Tips
If using Photo or Paint programs, save files as 300 or 600 DPI JPEG files, with images sized for placement on CD. Import graphic file to CD Painter. Set Printer Driver for 300 or 600 DPI mode accordingly prior to printing.
Page 39: Common Label Issues
Label is too light or too dark Curved marks in graphic Graphics or text are not printed near CD edge or hub CopyPro PowerPro II CD Label Text and Graphics Examples Cause Strobe Setting is either to high or too low. The Strobe Setting controls printhead heat and print density.
Page 40 Graphics appear light or incomplete Vertical line across label Unprinted area or marks on label CopyPro PowerPro II Low-resolution graphics appear jagged or rough. Graphics re- sized to larger size lose resolution. Text color not optimized for CD printer...
Page 41: Strobe Setting Examples
Shaded graphics are clear Strobe setting is too high Case 1 - strobe is set a little too high Print and graphics too dark Case 2 - strobe is much too high Print and graphics very uneven Ribbon is tearing CopyPro PowerPro II...
Page 42: Cd Media & Strobe Setting Examples
Use with color ribbon Strobe setting: 45 White Coated CD discs (with rough surface for use with inkjet type CD printer) Recommendations: Not recommended, light poor quality output will result Disc's rough surface does not accept label ink properly CopyPro PowerPro II...
Page 43: Printer Driver Settings: Win 98
For Auto setting: use Auto Checkbox to set Strobe to Auto. When checked printer will use factory default settings, that should work with most standard CD discs. While the value of the Auto Setting is not shown, typically for black ribbon it is 15 and for a color ribbon is 15.
Page 44 Note: recommended Dithering setting is the Course selection Click the Color button Select following: If black ribbon is installed in printer select: Black and White only If color ribbon is installed in printer select: Color without image matching CopyPro PowerPro II Black &...
Page 45: Printer Driver Settings: Win 2000
(black or color) ribbon installed in the printer) To adjust Printer Driver settings from Windows 2000: From Windows Desktop, Click on: Start Icon Select Settings, Click on Printers Right Click on PowerPro II Icon, Click Printing Preferences, Follow Prompts Click Paper Quality Tab Ribbon Color Settings...
Page 46 (for fine tuning the darkness or lightness of print) For Auto setting: use Auto Checkbox to set Strobe to Auto. When checked printer will use factory default settings, that should work with most standard CD discs.
Page 47 If this occurs, reduce the strobe setting, and check printout, if print out is fuzzy cleaning the print head may be required (see Maintenance Section for print head cleaning information). CopyPro PowerPro II...
Page 48: Optimizing Color Labels
Cyan (blue), Magenta (Red), and Yellow panels, commonly referred to as CMY colors. The printer mixes (by dithering) these colors to create the colors on the label. Mixing the CMY panels creates a range of colors. For example, green would be a mix of blue and yellow, and black a mix of all three panels.
Page 49 The CD Label Program allows import of several standard graphics files, including versions of BMP, JPG. And TIF file formats. The PowerPro II prints at 300 and 600 DPI modes, so graphics should be set for 300 DPI resolution and properly sized for the disc label.
Page 50 In Photo and Paint programs, use the color saturation adjustment (Ex. color curves) to increase color density of graphic Figure 22: For graphics created in Photo and Paint programs, adjust the color curves to increase color density of graphic for best color output CopyPro PowerPro II...
Page 51: Cd Printing Techniques Chart
Check strobe Text have light setting. See above. horizontal lines Strobe setting is too high, causing ribbon to wrinkle CopyPro PowerPro II Suggestion Additional tips Try a Strobe setting CD media may not of 15 and increase be suitable for...
Page 52 DPI, which will have a “rough” or cause them to “jagged” quality appear very small when imported into CD Painter label program CopyPro PowerPro II Suggestion Additional tips 1. Move text or Graphic away from edge or hub area 2. Adjust Disc Template.
Page 53 Low resolution graphics may have been “expanded” or “stretched” to larger size Low resolution graphics (72 DPI) appear CopyPro PowerPro II Use high resolution When creating graphics for best graphics, create looking 300DPI or graphics close to 600DPI printout size used on CD label.
Page 54 See above. out or are not completely IF Strobe setting printing OK, graphic may be too light. CopyPro PowerPro II Adjust to color of Tip: If adjusting the text to more colors does not closely match the provide good printer’s seven...
Page 55 CopyPro service department Dot or spec on Dust particles on disc label ribbon cause spots on disc label CopyPro PowerPro II Clean printhead Tip: If strobe setting is too high, this may cause ribbon to melt and ribbon particle stick to printhead.
Page 56: Thermal Transfer & Inkjet Cd Printer Comparison
PowerPro II Thermal Transfer & Inkjet CD Printer Comparison The PowerPro II series of printers use thermal transfer technology to apply resin type ink to the surface of a plastic CD or DVD disc. Thermal transfer printers have a print head that heats portions of a ribbon as disc moves under the printer head, as the disc goes pass the print head the resin type ink cools and adheres to the surface of the disc.
Page 57 Permanent Labeling labeling applications of disc Disc that will handled in wet or humid conditions (ink will smear) CopyPro PowerPro II on white coated media Mixed text and color graphic on white coated media Full color photos or Thermal Transfer...
Page 58: Supported Ribbon And Ribbon Specifications
PowerPro II Supported Ribbon and Ribbon Specifications The CopyPro PowerPro II supports the following thermal transfer ribbons. Vendor Ribbon Type CopyPro Black Rimage Full Color Ribbon Usage with a Minimum Print Size The amount of ribbon used will vary depending on the particular print, and the amount of CD surface the print is intended to cover.
Page 59: Autoloader Port
P_CCMD and O_CCMD must receive a logic low pulse of at least 70ms for the command to be valid. CopyPro Autoloaders send valid P_CCMD and O_CCMD pulses of 800ms. Autoloader Port Pinouts: Figure 23: CopyPro PowerPro II Function Output Printer Busy Printer Busy...
Page 60: Error Codes For Status Led
PowerPro II Error Codes for Status LED The Status LED is located on the front of the printer. Number of Area to check Flashes Timeout Ribbon out No CD Tray error Head motor error Memory error Print buffer overflow Positioning...

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