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- Page 1 Desktop 4500 System Installation and User Guide Includes Liberty Printer 110715-000 Revision D Use this manual to help you • Select and configure your PC. Install and cable the Desktop autoloader and printer. • • Operate autoloader functions.
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Page 2: Notice For Usa
EN 55022: 1998 + Amd. 1: 2000 Class B Limit; EN 55024; EN 60950. The CE mark has been affixed in accordance with the CE Marking Directive 93/68/EEC. Liberty Printer – Model CDPR3 Notice for USA Tested to Comply with FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE. - Page 3 Rimage™ is a trademark of the Rimage Corporation. Perfect Image® is a registered trademark of the Rimage Corporation. Dell is registered trademark of Dell Computer Corporation. Firewire is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. All other trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
- Page 4 LIMITED 1-Year Warranty Rimage warrants, to the original end user only, that all non-consumable parts of the Rimage Desktop 4500 products will be free from defects in material and workmanship for 12 months, according to the following terms: Rimage will replace or repair, at Rimage's discretion, any non-consumable parts •...
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Safety Precautions ... vi Overview -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------7 Box Contents... 7 Setup Computer -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------8 Install Computer Hardware ... 8 Install Carousel --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------9 Desktop 4500 Setup ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 10 Install Printer ... 10 Connect Cables... 11 Install Liberty Printer Driver ... 14 Install Printer Driver on Windows 2000 ... -
Page 6: Safety Precautions
Find Additional Information ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 53 Online Help ... 53 Online Manuals... 54 Technical Support and Product Updates ... 54 Related Documents ... 54 Desktop 4500 Specifications ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 55 Liberty Printer Specifications----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 56 Computer Specifications ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 57 Computer Requirements ... 57 CD and DVD Recording Software Disclaimer This Product, Software, or Documentation may be designed to assist you in reproducing material in which you own the copyright or have obtained permission to copy from the... -
Page 7: Overview
Chapter 1 – Overview Overview This manual provides the information needed to unpack, install, and operate the Desktop 4500 autoloader and Liberty printer. The Desktop 4500 consists of an autoloader that can move discs from a three-bin carousel to recorders, and a printer, all integrated into one machine. -
Page 8: Setup Computer
Chapter 2 – Installation Setup Computer If a Rimage Control Center (PC) came with your system, the software is already installed. Go to the “Desktop 4500 come with a computer, the following procedures describe how to configure a computer for the Desktop 4500 autoloader. The computer must meet certain specifications in order to handle two to four recorders and the printing process. -
Page 9: Install Carousel
Install Carousel 1. Place the carousel on the carousel platter so the alignment hole is aligned with the alignment pin. 2. Press the carousel down firmly. 3. Go to the “Desktop 4500 1 – Carousel 2 – Alignment Hole Setup” on page 10. 3 –... -
Page 10: Desktop 4500 Setup
Desktop 4500 Setup Proceed through the following directions to set up your system. You may need a 5/32” Allen wrench and a T10 Torx screwdriver to align the printer. Install Printer The following procedure explains how to install the Liberty printer on the Desktop 4500. -
Page 11: Connect Cables
Connect Cables The Desktop 4500 and the Liberty printer require one AC outlet. The PC requires two AC outlets. The Desktop 4500 and Liberty printer features a universal power supply that automatically switches between 120 and 220 Volts. The recorders in the Desktop 4500 are controlled through a Firewire host adapter card. - Page 12 5. Connect one end of the autoloader control cable to the rear of the autoloader so the key of the autoloader control cable is facing up as shown in the picture on the right side. 6. Connect the opposite end of the autoloader control cable to the Liberty printer so the key is facing to the left as shown here.
- Page 13 7. Connect the matching end of the USB cable to the printer. 1 – USB Cable 2 – Autoloader Control Cable 8. Connect the other end of the USB cable to the USB connection on the PC. 1 – USB Cable Installation...
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Page 14: Install Liberty Printer Driver
9. Connect the printer power cord from the autoloader to the printer. 10. Check all the cable connections as shown in the picture below. Remember, do NOT power on the Desktop system until instructed. 11. Connect all remaining cables to the monitor, mouse, keyboard, and the AC power cords. 12. -
Page 15: Install Printer Driver On Windows 2000
Install Printer Driver on Windows 2000 1. Insert the OfficeNet Software Suite disc in the CD-ROM drive. 2. An MSI prompt may appear as below. Select OK and the software will repair itself. If it does not appear, go to step 5. 3. - Page 16 9. A “Digital Signature Not Found” dialog displays, indicating that the driver is not signed, select Yes to continue 10. After the Digital Signature Not Found window closes, apply power to your printer by switching the power switch on the back of the autoloader. 11.
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Page 17: Install Printer Driver On Windows Xp
13. Use Windows’ Start|Programs|Rimage|Utilities|Disc Color Tray Controller to start the Rimage Tray Controller. The tray controller is used with the printer driver to move the printer tray in and out. 14. Go to the “Install Ink Install Printer Driver on Windows XP 1. - Page 18 6. When the Windows Logo testing dialog box appears as shown, select Continue Anyway. 7. When a second Windows Logo testing dialog window appears, select Continue Anyway. 8. When the all prompts are gone, apply power to the autoloader. Several devices are found and displayed in the icon tray area. Installation 1 –...
- Page 19 9. When the Found New Hardware Wizard window displays, select Next. The next window displays the wizard searching for files. Installation...
- Page 20 10. The next window displays “Disc Color Printer – Firmware missing”. This is normal for this printer since it automatically loads the latest firmware from the PC after the driver is installed. Select Continue Anyway. 11. Select Finish. 12. The prior steps (9-11) are repeated three more times (once for each of the Plug and Play components related to this Printer Driver).
- Page 21 13. Use Windows’ Start|All Programs|Rimage|Utilities|Disc Color Tray Controller to start the Rimage Tray Controller. The tray controller is used with the printer driver to move the printer tray in and out. 14. Go to the “Install Ink Cartridges” section on page 22. Installation...
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Page 22: Install Ink Cartridges
Install Ink Cartridges The printer is shipped without ink cartridges installed. Before installing the ink cartridges in the Liberty printer, allow the cartridge to reach room temperature before installing it. Store ink cartridges at a temperature between 50–90°F (10–32 °C) and avoid moisture and direct sunlight. -
Page 23: Align Ink Cartridges
5. Install the ink cartridge into the cartridge cradle so the label is facing toward you. Caution: The black ink cartridge can be damaged when installing it in the printer. Use minimal force when installing the Ink cartridge; it takes little pressure to install an ink cartridge. - Page 24 3. Select the Advanced tab. 4. Select the Align Cartridges button. If the buttons are grayed out, the tray controller must be started. For Windows 2000, s Windows’ Start|Programs|Rimage|Utilities|Disc Color Tray Controller to start the Rimage Tray Controller. elect Windows’ Start|All Programs|Rimage|Utilities|Disc For Windows XP, s Color Tray Controller to start the Rimage Tray Controller.
- Page 25 7. When prompted, press the disc button on the printer to close the tray and start the printing test. 8. There are four pattern groups (A, B, C, D) printed on the disc. Each group has a numbered index, shown as a set of numbers from 1 to 21. Locate the two lines that make the straightest line and enter the matching index value for each lettered group.
- Page 26 11. When prompted, press the Disc button to print the following test pattern on a disc. 12. The black and magenta lines should be straight as shown above. If they are not inline with each other, repeat the alignment process starting at step 5. 13.
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Page 27: Check Printer Tray Alignment To The Picker
Check Printer Tray Alignment to the Picker For the Desktop 4500 autoloader to operate with the printer, the printer tray must be aligned to the picker. The printer adjustment plate is factory adjusted but it may move after shipment. Therefore, it may be necessary to check the printer alignment after installation. - Page 28 6. Press the Disc button and the printer tray comes out. If the tray does not come out, go to page for help. 7. Manually rotate the leadscrew counterclockwise to lower the picker down to the printer tray. The leadscrew can only be rotated if the picker motor is not energized.
- Page 29 9. If the printer needs to move left or right, loosen the side-to-side screws (T10) and move the printer until the picker fingers are centered over the hole. 10. If the printer needs to move forward or backwards, turn the front-to-back screw (5/32” Allen screw) counterclockwise to move the printer back, or clockwise to move it forward so the picker fingers are aligned over the hole.
- Page 30 14. Rotate the leadscrew counterclockwise to move the picker up from the printer tray. 15. Press the disc button to close the tray. If the printer tray does not close, close the tray controller application and open it again. Wait for the tray controller to initialize, about 60 seconds, and press the disc button to close the tray.
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Page 31: Tray Controller Help
Tray Controller Help This section is a helpful procedure if the printer tray did not come out after pressing the disc button. 1. Make sure the USB cable is plugged in at the printer and the PC. 2. Make sure the tray controller application is running. This is seen in the icon tray as shown here. -
Page 32: Desktop 4500 Parts
Chapter 3 – User Guide Desktop 4500 Parts This section identifies the Desktop 4500 parts. The Desktop 4500 has several major functional parts: the Carousel, the Disc Recorders, the Liberty printer, and the Operator Panel. Front View 1 – Picker 2 –... -
Page 33: Operator Panel
Operator Panel The Desktop 4500 has an Operator Panel located on the right side of the autoloader. The following Status Lights (LEDs) provide you with operational information. Power LED The green Power LED lights whenever the power switch is on. Active LED The yellow Active LED lights when there is communication through the autoloader control port. -
Page 34: Rear View
Rear View 1 – Firewire Cable 2 – Autoloader 3 – Printer Power Cord 4 – USB Cable User Guide Reference 5 – Liberty Printer 6 – Autoloader Control Cable 7 – Autoloader Control Cable 8 – Serial Port (not used) 9 –... -
Page 35: Liberty Operator Panel
Liberty Operator Panel The Liberty printer operator panel has three buttons and four LEDs to indicate certain conditions. 1 – Cancel Button 2 – Ink Cartridge Status LED Cancel Button: Not used. Ink Cartridge Status LED: Flashes when an ink cartridge is low on ink, incorrectly installed, or when the printer cover is open. -
Page 36: User Operations
User Operations The user of the Desktop 4500 fills the carousel with blank discs, removes the completed discs, and changes ink cartridges. Other user operations are performed in the software. Refer to the Software Suite 6 Getting Started Guide and Online Helps. Loading Discs Discs may be loaded with the carousel installed or removed from the Desktop 4500. -
Page 37: Reloading Discs
Reloading Discs The carousel may be reloaded at the time it runs out of discs, or it may be reloaded while discs are recording. To reload while orders are still in process, pause the Desktop 4500 by pressing the operator button. The carousel may be manually rotated to reload discs in the bins. -
Page 38: Label Design Requirements
Label Design Requirements This section provides some things you need to consider before you create a label. Your first consideration is the media you will use. Select media that has an ink printable surface. The OfficeNet software comes with a label editor called “CD Designer” which is installed on your system. -
Page 39: Replace Ink Cartridge
Replace Ink Cartridge When one of the ink cartridges requires replacement, use the Production Server software, or use the operator button to pause the processing of orders. The Liberty printer uses the following ink cartridges: Ink Cartridge Black (Single Cartridge) 12 Pack of Black Cartridges Color (Single Cartridge) 10 Pack of Color Cartridges... - Page 40 6. Carefully remove the plastic tape from the new cartridge. Hold the ink cartridge so you do not touch the copper strip (see below). Do not remove the copper strips and do Not touch the ink nozzles! 1 – Plastic Tape 7.
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Page 41: Ink Cartridge Status
Ink Cartridge Status When the top cover is open, the ink cartridge cradle moves so that its arrow points to one of the ink cartridge status indicators, indicating the cartridge status as shown below. 1 – Color Ink Cartridge Trouble 2 –... -
Page 42: Change Printer Driver Settings
Change Printer Driver Settings You can change the printer driver properties to select print quality, print orientation, ink volume, or other image adjustments. You can right-click and select 1. On the menu, point to Start 2. Right-click the printer you want to change on the shortcut menu, and then click Printing dialog box opens. - Page 43 5. Select to open the Advanced Features dialog displays. Advanced Features 6. Adjust the if desired. Drag the slider to the left for lighter images Ink Volume (less ink) or to the right for denser images (more ink). Select Dry Time Low Memory Mode dialog.
- Page 44 Adjust the Color ) as needed. Color Tone • Print in Grayscale • Saturation Vibrant • Brightness • Color Tone • Factory Settings factory set defaults. Select OK to accept all the changes, or select Cancel to ignore the changes. User Guide Reference tab settings ( Print in Grayscale...
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Page 45: Advanced Tab
Advanced Tab The Advanced tab provides access to diagnostic functions, alignments, and a flash update function. The Advanced tab also displays Liberty status information, including Driver, Printer, TCH, Loader, and Status information. Driver - displays the installed Liberty Printer Driver version number. Printer - displays the port number, serial number, and firmware version of the printer. -
Page 46: Printing
Printing The Printing section allows you to run a test print without running the complete system. A print file (.prn) must be created prior to running this operation. 1. At the Printing Preferences dialog. 2. Select the Print File purposes. The file you select must have been prepared for the Liberty printer. The label file will be printed as many times as set in the User Guide Reference dialog, select the... -
Page 47: Settings
Settings The Settings selection lets you elect whether to ignore the Disc switch, run the Masker application, and/or hide the Status dialog box. Ignore Disc Switch If selected, causes the printer not to wait for the activation of the disc switch before printing. -
Page 48: Maintenance
Maintenance The maintenance section allows you to select alignment functions, diagnostics, or update the flash. Center Image – The Center Image function is only required if the print is not centered on the label. Directions are found below. Align Cartridges – directions are found on page 23. Diagnostics –... - Page 49 5. Select the Print Test Pattern button and the printer tray opens. 6. Place a full sized disc (120mm) on the printer tray. 7. When prompted, press the Disc button to close the printer tray. 8. When it has finished printing, rotate the disc 180 degrees. Align three of the position lines, located on the outer edges of the disc, to the tray bracket edge as shown here.
- Page 50 9. Select the Print Test Pattern button again. 10. When prompted, press the Disc button to close the printer tray. 11. When done printing, remove the disc. 12. Look at where each long line crosses the set of index lines. 13.
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Page 51: Update Autoloader Flash
24. Select the Disc button to close the printer tray. 25. Close the Printing Preference window. Diagnostics At the tab under Advanced device tests. Mech Select Power Off Power On button to resume operation. Power ON Cartridges Select the button to verify if the ink cartridges are authentic ink cartridges. Validate Select the button to test communications between the printer and the cartridges. -
Page 52: Tray Controller
3. Insert Rimage software suite disc into the CD-ROM drive or download the latest flash version from the Rimage web site. 4. Unzip the flash file if it was downloaded from the website. 5. From the menu bar, select Options/Update Transporter Flash. 6. -
Page 53: Find Additional Information
Find Additional Information Each software module contains online Help. Help features a Table of Contents pane on the left side of the window and the selected topic on the right. You may need to resize the windows to fit your screen. Locate your printed Software Suite 6 Getting Started Guide for a short tutorial on creating your first disc. -
Page 54: Online Manuals
Online Manuals Many other user manuals are installed in the Rimage folder and are organized by type as shown here: Technical Support and Product Updates Support for the Desktop 4500 is available directly from your authorized reseller. If you have difficulty using the Desktop 4500, please review the User Guide before calling. -
Page 55: Desktop 4500 Specifications
Appendix Desktop 4500 Specifications Print Technology Disc Capacity Configurations Printing Resolution Height Width Depth Weight Power Operating Temperature Humidity Certifications Interfaces Software Recorders Required AC Outlets *Allow an additional 3.5 inches (9 cm) at the back of the autoloader for attached cables. -
Page 56: Liberty Printer Specifications
Liberty Printer Specifications This appendix provides Liberty printer specifications, related documentation. The Rimage Liberty printer specifications are provided in the table below. Printing Speeds Color Spectrum Droplet Size Pixel Density Ink Cartridges Printing Direction Printing Modes Print Quality Media Types Cartridge Capacity Physical Properties Printing Resolution... -
Page 57: Computer Specifications
Computer Specifications The computer selection is crucial for good system operation. In the following pages are minimum and recommended specifications for CD-R and DVD-R recorders. The computer must be dedicated just for running the Desktop autoloader. Computer Requirements These are the minimum and recommended requirements to operate a CD-R Rimage system.