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Disc Makers MacElite 2 User Manual

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Instructions to get your Elite Series duplicator
set up, powered, and running with a Mac
Setting up the equipment
The Disc Makers Elite2™ duplicator is both Mac and PC compatible, engineered
for easy setup and simple use. These instructions cover the setup and use of the
Elite2 with a Macintosh computer that meets the minimum hardware and software
requirements (refer to Meeting the setup requirements for details). To use the Elite2
with a PC, refer to the Getting Started Guide in the PC installation package.
The procedures in this guide explain how to connect the duplicator to a Mac,
connect all components, prepare the printer for use, install the software, run the
Discribe program for the first time, and perform a simple disc copy and print opera-
tion. Once you have completed the steps in this guide, refer to the Elite Series Mac
User Guide for more information about using your duplicator.

Choosing a setup location

Set up the duplicator on a sturdy, vibration-free work surface away from sources of
airborne contaminants and strong electromagnetic fields. The duplicator should

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  • Page 1: Choosing A Setup Location

    Mac Setting up the equipment The Disc Makers Elite2™ duplicator is both Mac and PC compatible, engineered for easy setup and simple use. These instructions cover the setup and use of the Elite2 with a Macintosh computer that meets the minimum hardware and software requirements (refer to Meeting the setup requirements for details).
  • Page 2 Elite2 for Mac Getting Started Guide also be set up away from direct sunlight or very strong artificial light; the optical sensors inside the unit may not operate properly if ambient light levels are too high. For consistent duplication results, whether attended or unattended, we strongly recommend the use of an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) for isolating the duplication system and printer from the effects of AC power fluctuations or brief power outages.
  • Page 3 Installing Input and Output Spindles Locate the 3 Input and 1 Output rods. Screw in the input rods in the designated labeled area located in the front right of the base of the Elite system.. Screw in the Output rod to the right of the Input area. Connecting the duplicator to a computer Power down the selected host computer.
  • Page 4 Elite2 for Mac Getting Started Guide Preparing the printer. At the back of the duplicator cabinet, connect the AC power cord to the unit. Connect the other end to a UPS device, AC power strip, or AC wall outlet. Connect the AC power adapter for the printer to the AC power cord. Plug one end into the printer DC input connector and the other end into a UPS device, AC power strip, or AC wall outlet.

  • Page 5: Preparing The Printer

    Preparing the printer The disc printer included with the Elite2 duplicator features its own power supply and in- dividual controls. Before using the printer or the duplicator, install the two print cartridges included in your installation package as described in the following sections. Powering on the printer Check to ensure that the AC adapter at the back of the printer is connected to the printer power input and a power source.
  • Page 6 Elite2 for Mac Getting Started Guide Open the latch on the left cartridge holder, labeled 27C, by pushing upward on it. Unwrap the color cartridge (only Disc Maker 27C cartridge will function in the printer), remove the tape from the ink nozzles, and insert the cartridge into the holder. The cartridge should slide easily into place—you do not need to force it.

  • Page 7: Installing The Software

    Discribe Robot software, an application that manages the disc duplication and printing process. • Disc Makers Autoloader Software, the drivers and utilities that operate the duplicator To install the software Complete the installation procedures as described in the following steps. You must have rights as administrator of the Mac to perform the installation.
  • Page 8 Press the power switch on the front of the printer cabinet to apply power to the printer. If the Disc Makers Autoloader Software has been properly installed and the duplicator is connected to the computer and powered on, the equipment will be recognized by...
  • Page 9 Adding the disc printer The Disc Makers Autoloader Installation procedure copies the necessary print driver file for the disc printer to your Macintosh computer. To enable the printer for use with the Discribe application, you need to add the printer to your list of available printer selections.
  • Page 10 Copy a master with Discribe Robot Select the Discribe Robot folder from the Applications options and start the Discribe Disc Makers program. The Quick Start window appears. Click the Copy a CD/DVD button. Discribe displays the CD/DVD Copy dialog box.
  • Page 11 Elite2 for Mac Getting Started Guide Place a master disc—either a CD or DVD that is not copy protected—into one of the available disc drives in your system. Select the Source location for the master from the options displayed in the drop-down list. Discribe displays the size of the copy opera- tion as soon as the program reads the disc.
  • Page 12 Elite2 for Mac Getting Started Guide Accept the default options and click the Start button. Discribe uses the robot arm to select the blank disc from the input spindle and transfer it to a disc recorder. The pro- gram then displays the Write Progress window, indicating the percentage of comple- tion as the copy operation progresses.

  • Page 13: Printing A Disc

    To test disc movement in and out of the recorders, ensure that the Move in and out of recorder option is selected. Set the Number of discs to move to 2. Click Start to initiate the test Discribe proceeds to select and load one disc at a time from the input to a disc recorder.
  • Page 14 Elite2 for Mac Getting Started Guide printer, disc printer, and choose the appropriate page size—in this case Disc. Place a disc with a printable label surface into the input bin of the duplicator. Click the Print button to perform the disc printing operation. Discribe uses the robot arm to load the printable disc into the printer and print the label.

  • Page 15: Solving Common Problems

    Elite2 for Mac Getting Started Guide Combining duplication and printing Discribe Robot software and the Disc Makers Elite Series duplicator can combine duplication and printing operations so that you can load a stack of blank, printable discs and produce a finished set of ready-to-ship discs.

  • Page 16: Getting Additional Help

    Elite2 for Mac Getting Started Guide When I try to run Discribe, the Disc Makers Autoloader does not appear in the window for set- ting up write operations. Discribe must be able to identify the Autoloader when the program starts. Check to make sure that all cables are properly connected and the autoloader is powered on.

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