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Disc Makers MacElite 2 Setup Manual

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MacElite Setup Guide
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  • Page 1 Service and Contact Information Free lifetime technical support. Disc Makers' Technical Support Department is here to help you every step of the way with your duplication system. Our goal is to minimize your downtime and maximize the return on your investment.
  • Page 2 Sanyo is a registered trademark of Sanyo Corporation. Discus is a trademark of Magic Mouse Productions, Inc. MacElite is a trademark of Disc Makers. Discribe is a trademark of CharisMac Engineering. All other trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Welcome and Introduction Hardware Overview Minimum Hardware & Software Requirements Unpacking the Hardware (Step 1) Installation of CD Pick Arm (Step 2) Installation of CD Printer and Ink Cartridges (Step 3) Connection of AC Power, FireWire® and Serial Adapter (Step 4) Installation of Discribe, CD Printer &...

  • Page 4: Welcome And Introduction

    MacElite Setup Guide Welcome Thank you for purchasing the MacElite CDR/DVDR publisher. This system has been designed and is manufactured under strict quality guidelines. This product will provide years of dependable and trouble free operation. Description 125/200 Piece Input CDR or DVDR Drives 2-Year Warranty on Robotics The MacElite is a multi writer desktop CD-R or DVD/CD-R copying and printing solution in a single footprint.

  • Page 5: Hardware Overview

    Hardware Overview Before starting the installation, please review the MacElite Hardware and Functions Note that the front CD ROM and Hard Drive light are only available on SA models.

  • Page 6: Minimum Hardware & Software Requirements

    Customer Minimum Hardware and Software Requirements Desktop systems change rapidly and the MacElite was designed for use with Macintosh systems that are relatively new. It is recommended that you operate your new MacElite with the best possible hardware. This will ensure that your recording and printing system will operate smoothly and efficiently. The following are minimum requirements for the Macintosh to which the MacElite is to be connected.

  • Page 7: Unpacking The Hardware (Step 1)

    This brief setup guide is provided to get the MacElite operational out of the box. Once you get the system operational, complete on line help can be accessed from the PDF manual located in the Discribe application folder. Step 1 Unpacking the Hardware: Your system was shipped in 1 box containing the MacElite unit, USB to serial adapter, software and cables.

  • Page 8: Installation Of Cd Pick Arm (Step 2)

    Step 2 Installation of CD Pick Arm The CD pick arm needs to be installed onto the rotate arm. Remove the pick arm from the bubble wrap packaging. Included with the arm will be a bag containing two black plastic retainers. These retainers are used to hold the pick arm onto the rotate arm.

  • Page 9: Installation Of Cd Printer And Ink Cartridges (Step 3)

    MacElite Setup Guide Step 3 Installation of the CD Printer and Ink Cartridges. Place the printer into the printer holding tray located at the top of the drive stack. Holding the printer with a hand on each side, insert the front of the printer while elevating the back. Then let the back section “drop into”...

  • Page 10: Connection Of Ac Power, Firewire® And Serial Adapter (Step 4)

    MacElite Setup Guide Step 4 Connection of AC Power, FireWire® and Serial Adapter Place your Macintosh on the same table as your MacElite unit if you have not already done so. Plug the FireWire® cable into its identified connector located on the rear of the MacElite unit. Connect the other end of the FireWire®...
  • Page 11 Please review your entire unit and be sure that you have the following: Four cables connected to the MacElite unit 1. Serial cable running from your USB to serial adapter to the serial port on the rear of the MacElite. 2.

  • Page 12: Adaptor Drivers (Step 5)

    Macintosh's CD ROM drive. The CD should mount on your Desktop. Double click on the CD and double click on the “Discribe for Disc Makers” icon that appears. Follow the on screen directions to install the Discribe duplication software, CD printer and USB to serial adaptor drivers.

  • Page 13: Aligning Printer Cartridges (Step 6)

    MacElite Setup Guide Step 6 Resetting the Ink Monitor and Aligning Printer Cartridges Check to see that your CD printer is turned on. Open the printer tray by pressing the lower button on the front face of the printer and place a printable CD or cardboard disk in the CD tray.
  • Page 14 MacElite Setup Guide The Cartridge Alignment Screen will open. Select Manual Alignment. Be certain that you have a printable CD in the printer’s CD tray and that the tray is closed. Then click on the button labeled Continue. The CD printer will print a pattern on the CD and the window shown below will open.

  • Page 15: Setting Paper Type & Print Quality (Step 7)

    MacElite Setup Guide Step 7 Setting Paper Type & Print Quality Optimum printing results on CDs are obtained when the paper type is set to Coated and the print quality is set to Better. The following steps will guide you through making these necessary changes. This only needs to be done once.

  • Page 16: Installation Of The Discus Cd Label Making Software (Step 8)

    MacElite Setup Guide Step 8 Installation of the Discus CD Label Making Software Insert the Discus CD into the CD ROM drive of your Macintosh. Open your Applications folder and create a folder named Discus. Double click on the icon of the mounted Discus CD on your desktop. Copy all of the files from the CD to your new Discus folder.

  • Page 17: Using Discus To Design Cd/Dvd Labels (Step 9)

    MacElite Setup Guide Step 9 Using Discus to Design CD/DVD Labels If you did not purchase a CD printer, then you may skip ahead to the next step. If you wish to print a label on your CDs, then you will need to prepare it before you begin duplicating your CDs.
  • Page 18 The Canvas tab allows you to select various background designs that are included with Discus for your label. The Photo tab allows you to import pictures into your Discus label. In this way, you can use existing labels that are in standard graphical formats.
  • Page 19 MacElite Setup Guide Experiment with all of your various creative options. Once you have designed your label, click on File, Save, and save your label to a convenient location. This will create both, a Discus label file that you can edit later and a bitmap file for use in automated printing.

  • Page 20: Using Discribe To Duplicate Cd/Dvds (Step 10)

    MacElite Setup Guide Step 10 Using Discribe to Duplicate Existing CD/DVDs The following pages provide a guide for using the Discribe software to duplicate an existing CD/DVD. Ensure that all the cables are properly connected. Turn on the MacElite by pressing the power switch located on the unit’s front right side.
  • Page 21 G. If you have a bitmap image from Discus to print on your CD, please follow steps 1-4 below. If you don't wish to print, skip to step H on the next page. For help designing your label in Discus, please see the previous step, Using Discus to Design CD/DVD Labels.
  • Page 22 H. Click the Robotic Write button. I. Unchecking the “Clear robot before writing” will stop the duplicator from physically checking each drive for disks before the start of each job. J. Click the Start button. K. Then click OK on the next window that asks, “Write data and finalize disk?”...

  • Page 23: Using Discribe To Author New Cd/Dvds (Step 11)

    MacElite Setup Guide Step 11 Using Discribe to Author New CD/DVDs The following pages provide a guide for using the Discribe software to create new CD/DVDs from files on your hard drive A. Ensure that your MacElite and CD printer are turned on and properly connected to your Macintosh. B.
  • Page 24 G. Click on the Robotic Write button. The window shown to the lower right will open. H. If you have a bitmap image from Discus to print on your CD, please follow steps 1-2 below. If you don't wish to print, skip to step I below.

  • Page 25: Using Discribe For A "Print Only" Job

    MacElite Setup Guide Step 12 Using Discribe for a “Print Only” Job. It is possible to use the MacElite for automated printing on CD/DVD media without writing any data. To do this, launch Discribe and select Data CD from the start up screen. Select a single data file and the bitmap label that you wish to print as shown in Step 11, Using Discribe to Author New CD/DVDs.

  • Page 26: Troubleshooting Guide

    MacElite Setup Guide Troubleshooting the MacElite The MacElite systems is comprised of 4 basic systems that all work together similar to a Macintosh, scanner and printer configuration. Generally any items that come up can be isolated to one of the following components: 1) Macintosh System / Mac OS X Program / FireWire Port 2) Loader Unit 3) Discribe Copy Software...

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