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Casio LPCW-50 Application User Manual

Casio LPCW-50 Application User Manual

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We recommend that you use this product for printing on blank,
unrecorded CD-R discs and other media.
Printing on CD-R discs and other media that already has data
recorded on it may cause the data to become corrupted.
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Be sure to read the Safety Precautions contained in this manual
before trying to use for the first time, and always keep this manual
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  • Page 1: For Windows

    LPCW-50 application version 1.0 For Windows ® User’s Guide We recommend that you use this product for printing on blank, unrecorded CD-R discs and other media. Printing on CD-R discs and other media that already has data recorded on it may cause the data to become corrupted.

  • Page 2: Read This First

    Other company and product names used herein may also be company and product names of others. © Copyright 2002 CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. All rights reserved Be sure to read this manual carefully before attempting to use the product for the first time.

  • Page 3: Safety Precautions

    Safety Precautions Thank you for purchasing this quality TDK product. Before using it, be sure to read the following Safety Precautions. Keep the manual in a convenient location for future reference when necessary. Warning This symbol indicates information that, if ignored or applied incorrectly, creates the possibility of death or serious personal injury.
  • Page 4 Warning Power cord, AC adaptor, USB cable Misuse of the power cord, AC adaptor, or USB cable can damage it and create the risk of fire and electric shock. Make sure you follow the precautions listed below. Never place heavy objects on these items or subject them to direct heat.
  • Page 5 Never pull on the cord or cable. Plug in the power cord into the wall outlet as far as it will Plug in the USB cable into the computer and the printer as far as it will go.

  • Page 6: Operating Precautions

    Never place objects on top of the printer. Never try to take the printer apart. Doing so can lead to malfunction. Never drop the product, tip it over, or subject it to strong impact. Never touch the print head.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Using this Manual ... 9 Button Operations ... 9 How to use this Manual ... 11 LPCW-50 Printer Features ... 12 General Guide ... 16 Using the CD/DVD LABEL PRINTER Application ... 17 Your Computer and Minimum System Requirements ... 17 Installing the CD/DVD LABEL PRINTER Application ...
  • Page 8 Registering and Deleting a Phrase Memor y Entry ... 76 To configure advanced layout settings ... 77 Using Help ... 78 To use Help ... 78 Caring for the Printer ... 79 Phrase Library List ... 80 Troubleshooting ... 80 Error Messages ... 82...

  • Page 9: Unpacking The Printer

    TDK ink ribbon cassette (black) Positioning guide TR-18BK-T * The shape of the power cord that comes with the LPCW-50 printer depends on the geographic area where you purchase it. About the Bundled CD-ROM and CD-R Handling Precautions Handle the disc to avoid finger smudges, dir t, scratches, etc. on either of its surfaces.

  • Page 10: Using This Manual

    Using this Manual This User’s Guide explains operation of the LPCW-50 printer and the CD/DVD LABEL PRINTER application, which is designed to run under Windows® 98, 98SE, Me, 2000 Professional, or XP (referred to in this manual collectively as “Windows”).
  • Page 11 .Click Save. All of the sample screens in this manual show operation under the English version of Windows XP. Screens appear differently when running the application under another operating system. Note that the screen images shown in this manual may differ somewhat from those that actually appear on your computer screen.

  • Page 12: How To Use This Manual

    How to use this Manual Getting Ready Unpacking (page 8) Installing the Software (page 18) Connecting to Your PC (page 21) Removing the Packing Materials/Loading the Ink Ribbon Cassette (page 23) Troubleshooting Guide (page 80) Check this section whenever you run into problems.

  • Page 13: Lpcw-50 Printer Features

    LPCW-50 Printer Features Your LPCW-50 Printer lets you quickly and easily print labels on a CD-R, CD-RW, and other types of discs. Music Discs Labels can include artist names and track titles (page 33). You can also import track names from...
  • Page 14 Important! This printer and its software do not include functions for recording to a CD-R, CD-RW or other types of discs. Data Discs You can import the names of folders and files you plan to store on a disc and print them on its label.
  • Page 15 LPCW-50 Printer Features ® Print with TrueType fonts installed on your PC (page 50). Support for both text and images (page 52). Note that images are printed in monochrome. A collection of preset templates lets you produce great looking labels with...
  • Page 16 A Free Text Template allows more control over the appearance and layout of text (Free Text page 57). A Free Design template gives you almost total freedom for laying out text and images to create exactly the look you want (Free Design page 57).

  • Page 17: General Guide

    Doing so c r e a t e s malfunction. Do this first! The front parts of the printer are se- cured with tape to protect them dur- ing shipment. Make sure you remove the tape before using the printer for the first time.

  • Page 18: Using The Cd/Dvd Label Printer Application

    Using the CD/DVD LABEL PRINTER Application This section describes the computer system required to run the CD/ DVD LABEL PRINTER application. Your Computer and Minimum System Requirements The following shows an example of a computer that meets the minimum requirements to run the application. Check to make sure that your com- puter has a similar configuration.

  • Page 19: Installing The Cd/Dvd Label Printer Application

    Important! Be sure to install the CD/DVD LABEL PRINTER application before you connect the printer to your PC. (See page 21.) Connecting before you install the application can result in improper operation. Make sure you quit all other applications running on your PC before starting installation.
  • Page 20 Note The InstallShield Wizard Complete screen may not appear in some cases. If you can see the CD DVD LABEL PRINTER icon on your computer’s desktop, it means that the application is installed pr operly. If you want to change the installation location, click Browse.

  • Page 21: To Uninstall The Application

    Click the Windows Start button, and then click Control Panel. Click the Add or Remove Programs icon. This causes the Add or Remove Programs dialog box to appear. In the list of installed software, click CD/DVD LABEL PRINTER to select it. List of installed software Click the Change/Remove button.

  • Page 22: Connecting To A Power Source And A Pc

    Connecting to a Power Source and a PC Use the power cord and AC adaptor that come bundled with the printer to connect to a power source. Use the bundled USB cable to connect to a PC. Important! Perform the following procedures only after you have installed the CD/ DVD LABEL PRINTER application on your computer (See page 18) .

  • Page 23: To Disconnect From A Power Source And A Pc

    Important! Do not operate the printer while it is standing up on its side. Also, you should not store the printer standing on its side when you are not using it. Note that you cannot load or remove a disc unless both the AC adaptor and USB cable are connected to the printer.

  • Page 24: Loading And Removing The Ink Ribbon Cassette

    Loading and Removing the Ink Ribbon Cassette You must load an ink ribbon cassette into the printer in or der to print. Important! Note that you will not be able to open the disc tray and load the ink ribbon cassette unless the power cord/AC adaptor and USB cable are both connected to the printer.
  • Page 25 Do not press down on the tray with excessive force. Doing so can damage the tray. If you accidentally pull the disc tray out so far that it detaches from the printer unit, carefully replace the end of the tray onto the rail. Open the front cover. Ribbon winder shaft Important! Do not apply excessive force to the ribbon winder shaft.
  • Page 26 Press the disc tray with your hand until it clicks. Important! If you press the Eject button while the disc tray is open, the printer will perform an internal process and emit a noise. This does not indi- cate malfunction.

  • Page 27: To Replace The Ink Ribbon Cassette

    Press the Eject button on the front of the printer. This causes the disc tray to come out par t way. Important! Make sure there is nothing in front of the printer to interfere with movement of the disc tray. Gently pull out the disc tray.

  • Page 28: Label Making Overview

    You can also start up the application by clicking the Windows Start button and then All Programs. Next, point to TDK, and then click CD DVD LABEL PRINTER. Note that the location of the application may be different on your computer, depending on what you specified when you installed it.
  • Page 29 Click This displays the main window for the music label template. Label Preview Image Label Input Boxes Important! You must select a label template before you can perform operations on the main window. Input the text data you want. Move the cursor to the label input boxes, and then type in the disc title, artist names, and track names.
  • Page 30 Configuring Template Setting Click This displays a dialog box for selecting the print pattern. Note See page 47 for details about print pattern setting. Click Click This displays a dialog box for selecting the text layout. Note See page 48 for details about changing the text layout pattern. Click...
  • Page 31 Selecting a Font Click This displays a dialog box for making font settings. Confirm that Title tab is selected. Note If a different tab is displayed, click Title. For Size, select 2. . Click the Artist Name tab. .Select 2 for Size, and then click OK. This completes input of the label data.

  • Page 32: To Print A Label

    Click Carefully pull out the disc tray to the position shown in the illustration. Important! Make sure there is nothing in front of the printer to interfere with movement of the disc tray. This displays a dialog box for printing.

  • Page 33: To Save Label Data

    Check the file name and then click Save. The label data is saved in your Windows My Documents folder. Note See page 44 for details about saving label data. To quit the CD/DVD LABEL PRINTER application . Click On the menu that appears, click Exit. Note You can also quit the application by clicking the upper right corner of a main window.

  • Page 34: Label Making With Preset Templates

    Label Making with Preset Templates Automated Label Layout A selection of content-specific preset label formats makes label creation as easy as selecting the right format and filling in the blanks. The follow- ing procedure shows how to do this, using the music label template as an example.
  • Page 35 Digital Image Label If you want to create your own original layout, select the Free Text or Free Design template. See “Creating an Original Label Layout” on page 57 for more information.

  • Page 36: Using The Assistant Feature

    Assistant screen appears whenever you start up the CD/DVD LABEL PRINTER application. Using the Assistant Screen When you are unsure of CD/DVD LABEL PRINTER application opera- tions... Follow the instructions on the Assistant screen for quick and easy la- button on the bels.

  • Page 37: Using The Main Window

    Impor t Output a list of file names on a printer (page Quit the CD/DVD LABEL PRINTER application Click a file name to display the corresponding label data.
  • Page 38 Eject Button Opens the disc tray. This button performs the same operations as the Eject button on the front of the printer (page 16). Important! The Eject button is disabled while a printing operation is in progress.

  • Page 39: Importing Text Data

    CD-Text is text data on a CD that provides the disc title, artist names, track names, and other information. You can import such text using the CD/DVD LABEL PRINTER application and incorporate it into mu- sic labels. Note that some CDs may not contain CD-Text data.

  • Page 40: Importing Media Player Data For A Music Label

    Media Player is an application that lets you playback and manage multimedia files that are on your computer or the Internet. CD/ DVD LABEL PRINTER application lets you impor t play lists created using Media Player. This capability is supported for data created using Media Player 7.0 or higher.
  • Page 41 With Media Player 7.0, it is not necessar y to copy the music. Note See Media Player online help for full details about its operation. Start up the CD/DVD LABEL PRINTER application. On the music label main window, click the On the menu that appears, click Import and then Import Media Player Track Data.

  • Page 42: Importing Easy Cd Creator Data For A Music Label

    Easy CD Creator Easy CD creator is CD-R and CD-RW writing software. CD/DVD LABEL PRINTER application suppor ts project lists created using Easy CD Creator for incorporation into a music label. This capability is supported for data created using Easy CD Creator 4.0 and 5.0.

  • Page 43: Importing File And Folder Name For A Data Label Or Digital Image Label

    Importing File and Folder Name for a Data Label or Digital Image Label Use the following procedures to import a folder name and file names for data label or digital image label. To import a folder name On the data label template or digital image label template main win- dow, move the cursor to the label input box where you want to import the folder name, and then click Click Import and then Import Folder Name.

  • Page 44: Useful Text Input Functions

    Useful Text Input Functions Right-clicking the CD/DVD LABEL PRINTER application main window dis- plays a shortcut menu of commands that come in handy during text input. Before text editing When text has been edited 1 Copy Copies the selected text to the clipboard.

  • Page 45: Saving Label Data

    Saving Label Data Click the button. On the menu that appears, click Save. This displays a dialog box for saving label data. Save: This button appears if this is the first time you are saving the label data. Clicking this button saves the data, assigning the title name as the file name.

  • Page 46: Opening A Label Data File

    Opening a Label Data File Perform the following steps when you want to open an existing label data file. Click the button. On the menu that appears, click Open. This displays a dialog box for selecting the file you want to open. Select the name of the file you want to open, and then click Open.

  • Page 47: Creating A Data Index File

    Creating a Data Index File For a disc that contains so much data that it cannot fit on a label, you can use the following procedure to create a data index file that you can print out on a computer printer. Click the button.

  • Page 48: Configuring Layout Settings

    For text input For image input Available Print Patterns The 11 CD/DVD LABEL PRINTER print patterns are shown below. Text areas Image area Important! With print patterns 8 through q, only one line of text can be printed in each label print area, regardless of the font size (1 , 2 , 3 ) set- ting.

  • Page 49: Configuring Text Layout Settings

    Location Digital Image Label Image Information Available Text Layouts The 10 CD/DVD LABEL PRINTER text layouts are shown below. Note Layouts 3 4 5 6, 9, and 0 allow fewer characters per line than the other layouts. Meaning Centered in the label area.
  • Page 50 To configure text layout settings Click the panel. This displays a menu for selecting a text layout. Click the text layout to which you want to change. This causes the text layout panel and the label preview image to change in accordance with the text layout you selected.

  • Page 51: Configuring Font Settings

    Configuring Font Settings Use the procedures in this section to control the font, attribute, and size settings of label text. On the main window, click the button. This displays a dialog box for configuring font settings. Select a tab and then make the settings you want. The tabs that appear on the above dialog box depend on the type of label template you are using.
  • Page 52 In the Font Size group, select the font size you want. Important! You can input text for up to six text input areas in a single label. Note that the number of lines you can input is af fected by the font size you select.

  • Page 53: Inserting An Image Into A Label

    Inserting an Image into a Label You can use either of following two methods to input an image into a label. Inputting an image from a file Capturing a PC screen image Important! To input an image into a label, you need to select print patter n 6 or pattern 7 (page 47), or a setting that is marked with Advanced Print Pattern Settings dialog box (page 48).
  • Page 54 Display the screen you want to capture. On the Windows task bar, click CD/DVD LABEL PRINTER. This displays the main window. On the main window, click the button. This displays the Image dialog box. Click Capture. This minimizes the main window.

  • Page 55: Controlling The Aspect Ratio Of An Image

    After making sure the preview shows the image you want, click OK. Note that the layout preview image on the main window shows a monochrome version of the image you selected. Note See page 55 for information about monochrome conversion dithering settings.

  • Page 56: About Color Images

    Maintain Aspect Ratio On Maintain Aspect Ratio Off Note that the Image Position settings appear dimmed and are not available when the Maintain aspect ratio check box is cleared. While an image is displayed in the preview area of the Image Set- tings dialog box, select the setting you want under Image Position.
  • Page 57 Select “Pattern” or “Error Diffusion” and then click OK. The dithering setting you select is reflected in the label preview image on the screen. Difference between Pattern and Error Diffusion Dithering With both dithering methods and dark colors are printed blacker, while light colors are a lighter shade of gray.

  • Page 58: Original Label Making

    Original Label Making Creating an Original Label Layout There are two templates for creating an original label layout: the Free Text label template and the Free Design label template. For details about more basic label creation procedures, see the steps under “Automated Label Layout”. Free Text Label Template The Free Text label template lets you input text using many of the same techniques available on a word processor application.

  • Page 59: Free Text Label Template Main Window

    Free Text Label Template Main Window Free Design Label Template Main Window 1 Print Pattern Panel 7 Measurement Unit Button 5 Insert Text 8 Work Area Size 2 Toolbar 1 Print Pattern Button Button Insert Image Panel Button 2 Toolbar 9 Insert Image Button 3 Work Area...

  • Page 60: Free Design And Free Text Template Main Windows

    Free Design and Free Text Template Main Windows Free Text Template 1 Print Pattern Panel This panel shows the location and orientation of the printing on the currently selected label. Click this panel when you want to change the text layout. 2 Toolbar Contains a selection of useful editing tools.
  • Page 61 Free Design Template See “Free Text Template” for information about 1 and 3. 5 Layout Button Alignment The commands in this submenu align fields on a reference field. –Left Aligns the selected fields on their left sides. –Center Horizontally Aligns the selected fields on their horizontal centers.

  • Page 62: Configuring Font Settings (Free Text Template, Free Design Templete)

    Configuring Font Settings (Free Text Template, Free Design Template) This section describes how to configure font settings for text you input manually into the work area, or text you import (page 38). You can select font, font size, font style, and text alignment fr om the toolbar.

  • Page 63: Inserting A Label Background Image (Free Text Layout)

    Inserting a Label Background Image (Free Text Layout) On the main window, click Click , and then select the image you want to inser t. The image appears in the preview image on the main window. One image can be inser ted per label area. After you insert an image into print pattern text.

  • Page 64: Fields (Free Design Templete)

    Fields (Free Design Templete) This section contains general information about fields. It also explains operations that are common to both text and image fields. Field Types A field is a kind of box you can inser t into the work area to hold text or an image.

  • Page 65: Inputting Text Into A Text Field (Free Design Templete)

    Inputting Text into a Text Field (Free Design Templete) The following describes how to input, edit, and delete text. To input text manually On the main window, click This inserts a text field into the upper label area. Type in the text you want. To input text imported from a file Use this procedure below to import text from a CD-Text, Media Player, or Easy CD Creator file, and input it into a label.

  • Page 66: To Configure Font Settings For The Text In A Field

    Click Batch or Separate. The text you input here appears in the work area and the label preview image. Note When you import file names and folder names, click OK. When you import file names and folder names, each name is in- serted into its own field.

  • Page 67: Resizing A Field (Free Design Template)

    Resizing a Field (Free Design Template) Use the procedures in this section when you want to change the size of a field. Important! Note that the result obtained when you resize a field depends on whether it is a text field or an image field. Select the field you want to resize so it is enclosed by a gray selection boundary.

  • Page 68: Aligning And Resizing Fields (Free Design Template)

    You can use the following procedures for both text fields and image fields. I What is alignment? The CD/DVD LABEL PRINTER application lets you align multiple fields vertically or horizontally in relation to a reference field that you specify. Example: To center fields vertically...

  • Page 69: To Align Fields

    To align fields Drag the mouse on the label so the fields you want to align or resize are enclosed in the selection boundar y. Thin boundary Selection boundary The reference field is surrounded by a relatively thick gray boundary, while other selected fields are surrounded by thin boundaries.

  • Page 70: Configuring Field Properties (Free Design Template)

    Configuring Field Properties (Free Design Template) Clicking the button and then Properties displays a dialog box that you can use to change the properties of a field. Note The unit of measurement (millimeters, pixels, inches) used on the Field Properties dialog box is the same as that selected with the ruler unit of measurement button (Page 59).

  • Page 71: Useful Text Input Functions (Free Text Template, Free Design Template)

    Useful Text Input Functions (Free Text Template, Free Design Template) This section describes various useful functions you can access on the shortcut menu that appears when you right-click on the Free Text label template or Free Design label template. Right-clicking the mouse while the cursor is located in the work area displays one of the shortcut menus shown below.
  • Page 72 q User Shows a list of preset phrases registered by you. Clicking a phrase inserts it at the current cursor position. See page 76 for information about registering preset phrases. Note See the “Phrase Library List” on page 80 for more information. w Return to Original Size (Image Field only) This command change the size of the field so the image within it is the same size it was when captured or imported.

  • Page 73: Printing And Other Operations

    Auto Disc Tray Operation Setting item on the Print tab of the Ad- vanced Settings dialog box. In this case, click the Print dialog box or press the Eject button on the front of the printer. See page 16 for more information.
  • Page 74 Place the disc whose label you want to print into the disc tray. Set the disc onto the tray so it is inside of these raised guides. Make sure you check the print layout and orientation before placing the disc onto the tray. Important! Check to make sure that there is no dirt, dust, or other foreign matter on the disc tray or the disc.
  • Page 75 Close the disc tray. Press the disc tray with your hand until it clicks. Click Start Printing. This starts the first printing. Important! Never disconnect the AC adaptor, power cord, or USB cable while a print operation is in progress. Doing so creates the risk of malfunction. The disc tray opens slightly after printing is complete.
  • Page 76 Positioning the Disc on the Tray Use the positioning guide to adjust the position of the disc on the tray in the following cases. When the label of the disc already has logos or other markings When performing separate upper block and lower block printings When the label of the disc already has logos or other markings Note that you cannot print over a logo.

  • Page 77: Configuring Advanced Settings

    Shift the slider left or right to adjust print density when printing is too dark or too light. Auto Disc Tray Operation Setting Use this setting to control whether the printer unit’s disc tray should be opened automatically or manually before printing is started. After everything is the way you want, click OK.

  • Page 78: To Configure Advanced Layout Settings

    To configure advanced layout settings Use the following procedure to save the settings of a layout you create, and to control what appears when you click the Print Pattern panel and Text Layout panel. On the main window or print dialog box, click the Click the Other tab.

  • Page 79: Using Help

    Using Help The online help feature lets you access the following type of information. Information about functions and supplementar y information Software version information Connection on the TDK Website To use Help On the main window, click the button. Click Help. Use standard Windows online help procedures to find the informa- tion you need.

  • Page 80: Caring For The Printer

    23 for information about opening the disc tray and front cover, and page 22 for information about disconnecting cables. Press the Eject button on the front of the printer or click the button on the main window. This causes the disc tray to come out par t way.

  • Page 81: Phrase Library List

    Omnibus My Favorites Troubleshooting Consult this troubleshooting guide whenever you star t to have problems with the printer or application. If you cannot find the solution to your problem below, contact your original retailer. Symptom Possible Cause G Nothing works.
  • Page 82 Symptom Possible Cause G Printing is not Any of the following clear. can interfere with G Printing is proper printing. A disc label that is poor quality. G Printing is too not smooth. light. A disc label that has a design or lines printed on it.

  • Page 83: Error Messages

    Eject could not be Make sure the printer is performed because the connected correctly to printer is turned off or it your PC. is not connected to the Make sure the printer is computer. Correct the connected correctly to a problem and then try power source.

  • Page 84: Specifications

    Specifications Printing Resolution: 200dpi Approximate Speed: 9.0mm per second (black ink ribbon) 5.1mm per second (silver, red, or blue ink ribbon) Print System : Thermal transfer Print Width : Approximately 16mm Print Length : Approximately 74mm Actual printing speed depends on printing environment, conditions, etc.
  • Page 85 TDK Recording Media Europe S.A. Z.I. Bommelscheuer P.O. Box 120 L-4902 Bascharage Grand Duchy of Luxembourg MO0209-A...

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