Handling Cd Media; Cleaning Discs - Plextor PX-W4012TU Installation And User Manual

Section 4. Using Your PlexWriter
2. Lay a blank CD in the depression in the tray, label side up. The CD should lie flat
in the tray.
3. Press the eject button again and the tray will slide shut within seconds.
NOTE: Always use the eject button to close the tray in a smooth and secure manner.
Closing the tray by pressing the front of the drawer by hand is not recommended and
risks damage or premature wearing of the mechanism and your CDs.

Handling CD Media

Take care when handling blank CD-R and CD-RW media. Dust, scratches, and
fingerprints on either side of the disc can cause write errors during recording. When
picking up or holding blank media you can either place your fingers along the outer
edge of the disc, or place one finger through the center hole and one finger on the
outer edge. Once you have finished creating a disc, label it by writing on the top
using permanent ink.
CAUTION: We recommend using a "non-toxic" marker, such as a Sharpie pen, that
conforms to the ASTM D-4236 standard. Some permanent markers will damage the
media. Also, do not press too hard when writing on the disc.

Cleaning Discs

For proper read and write performance, your CD-R, CD-RW, and CD-ROM discs
must be clean. Trying to record on a dirty disc may result in a failed session and ruin
the disc.
To clean the disc, wipe the disc using a clean, soft cotton cloth to remove surface dirt
such as fingerprints. Use a straight-line motion, wiping from the center out. Do not
wipe the disc in a circular motion.
Figure 6: Wipe the Disc from the Center Outward
HINT: Keep your discs in jewel cases at all times to prevent them from becoming dirty
or damaged.
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