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- Page 1 031004-510873-(02) Automated Optical Disc Automated Optical Disc Duplication & Printing System Duplication & Printing System Ó 2003 All rights reserved.
- Page 2 Notices: The information in this document is subject to change without notice. NO WARRANTY OF ANY KIND IS MADE WITH REGARD TO THIS MATERIAL, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. No liability is assumed for errors contained herein or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, performance, or use of this material.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Section 1: Getting Started ................1 A. Choosing a Good Location ..............1 B. Unpacking and Inspection..............2 C. Identifying the Parts ................2 D. System Requirements .................4 E. Overview of Operation ..............5 Section 2: Hardware and Software Set-Up..........8 QuickStart Installer ..................8 Step 1: Applying Power ................8 Step 2: Loading Media................9 Step 3: Installing Ink Cartridges ............10... -
Page 5: Section 1: Getting Started
Section 1: Getting Started THANK YOU… ...for purchasing the Disc Publisher. Disc Publisher is the perfect all-in-one solution for producing professional looking CD-R and DVD-R discs. A wide variety of disc formats are supported, including audio CDs, Video CDs, data discs and more. -
Page 6: Unpacking And Inspection
B. UNPACKING AND INSPECTION While unpacking your Publisher, inspect the carton to ensure that no damage has occurred during shipping. Make sure that all supplied accessories are included with your unit. The following items should be included: • Optical Disc Publisher •... - Page 7 The Robotic Disc Transporter moves discs from the Input Bin, to a CD/DVD Recorder, to the printer, and finally to the Output Bin. The CD/DVD Recorder is automatically loaded and unloaded by the Publisher’s Robotic Disc Transporter. The Recorder Tray Button manually opens or closes the Recorder Tray.
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Page 8: System Requirements
Rear Panel This illustration shows the input ports found on the rear panel of the Publisher: USB 2.0 Port Power Input Port The USB 2.0 Interface is connected to an open USB 2.0 port on your PC with the USB 2.0 cable, included with your Publisher. The Power Input Port connects to the included 100V~240V 12V switching power supply. -
Page 9: Overview Of Operation
E. OVERVIEW OF OPERATION Your new Publisher is an automated, precision device intended for continuous-duty publishing of discs. The following is a description of the complete process of duplicating and printing a CD/DVD job on your Publisher: Up to 25 blank discs may be loaded at one time into the Input Bin. - Page 10 Transporter will automatically check the Input Bin to make certain that only one disc was picked. Through software control, you can perform a test on each disc before recording. If a disc does not pass (meaning that all or part of that disc is not recordable), the Robotic Disc Transporter picks it out of the CD Tray and sends it to the Reject Area.
- Page 11 more than 2 minutes. After printing the first disc, the Publisher's Printer Disc Tray opens automatically. The Robotic Disc Transporter moves the finished disc to the Output Bin. 9. The process starts over and repeats until all blank discs are gone or the number you have specified via software are copied and printed.
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Page 12: Section 2: Hardware And Software Set-Up
Section 2: Hardware and Software Set-Up This section will describe the step-by-step process of setting up your Publisher. This includes information on how to load the supplies (ink and disc media) necessary to start producing discs. QUICKSTART INSTALLER The Installer Disc has a QuickStart menu that will guide you through the process of setting up your duplicator. -
Page 13: Step 2: Loading Media
Due to the wide variety of printable-surface CD/DVD media, you may find that certain brands of discs provide higher print quality than others. For maximum print quality, use CD/DVD media authorized by Primera. Refer to the following steps when loading discs in to the Publisher: •... -
Page 14: Step 3: Installing Ink Cartridges
carrier and Robotic Disc Transporter to the center position allowing for easy access to the bins. • Load the Input Bin (the bin located on the right-hand side of the Publisher) with 25 blank discs and place the bins on the mounting pegs. -
Page 15: Step 4: Connecting The Usb Cable
Step 4: Connecting the USB 2.0 Cable Connect the Publisher to your PC with your beige USB 2.0 Cable. After a few moments, Windows will tell you it has found new hardware and is looking for software to install it. Hardware and Software Set-Up 11... -
Page 16: Step 5: Installing The Software Suite
Select "Install the software automatically" and click Next. You may see a notice like the one shown here stating that the Optical Disc has not passed Windows Logo Testing. Click Install Anyway to continue installing the printer driver for your Publisher. Step 5: Installing the Software Suite After the printer driver software for the Publisher has installed, click Next and you will see a screen to select the language for... - Page 17 A. Launch PrimoDVD 2.0 Primo DVD 2.0 can be launched from your Start menu. If you have more than one external recordable drive attached to your PC, the following screen will appear when you launch Primo: Clicking the Open/Close button will help you identify the drive installed in your Publisher.
- Page 18 The SureThing Disc Labeler software included with your Publisher is a great tool for creating professional looking discs. You can use SureThing's Smart Designs to quickly label a disc, or easily import your own design in many popular file formats. The On-Line Help section will provide complete instructions on all the features in this package.
- Page 19 Click Next. 4. Check Use Smart Designs to browse through different built-in designs. Deselect this option if you would like to create your own layout. When finished, click Next. 5. Click Finish. You should now see your basic layout. Simply double click on text boxes to modify the standard text with your information.
- Page 20 or Folders. Select the information you wish to be recorded on your disc. D. Once you have selected the content of the disc, you will need to select the label you designed. Check the Print check box, and click the <…> button to browse to the *.STD file you created.
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Page 21: Section 3: Creating Discs
Printers and Faxes. For XP Home click on Control Panel, then click on Printers and Other Hardware, then click on Printers and Faxes. Click on the Disc Publisher II icon with the right mouse button and select Printing Preferences. Creating Discs 17... - Page 22 NOTE: Most applications allow you to change these same printer driver options from their "Print" and/or "Printer Setup" screens. This means that you don't have to go back to the main printer setup window each time you want to change a setting or option in the printer driver.
- Page 23 specifically for the Publisher by Candela Color Management System. This setting automatically adjusts the color of your image according to predetermined printer profiles and default system profiles. This results in a very precise color match when attempting to print photographic images. Ink Saturation This option controls the ink saturation of the printed image.
- Page 24 2. Click on the Centering Properties Test Print button. The printer will begin printing the calibration test print. When the print is complete, rotate disc 180º and put the disc back in the input bin and repeat step 2 using the same disc. When the second run of the print is compete, you should have a test print that looks something like the following:...
- Page 25 Enable Ink Low Warning This setting lets you enable or disable the warning from the printer to tell you when the ink cartridges are getting low. Ink Levels and Cartridge Maintenance Select this button to display the current ink levels as well as options for cleaning and changing cartridges.
- Page 26 cleaning. If the Yellow, Magenta, Cyan or Black diagonal lines printed on the disc show breaks, repeat the cleaning procedure. If nozzles still appear to be clogged, remove the cartridge and gently wipe the nozzle area sideways with a clean water- dampened cloth.
- Page 27 Kiosk (finished discs deposited out the Front Exit). The default is Normal (Left Bin). Note that this will only have an effect when doing printing only - this will have no affect when recording and printing through PrimoDVD. In PrimoDVD, click Robotics then Options and select Kiosk Mode check box.
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Page 28: Using Surething
Color+Black as a cartridge type in the driver settings, it is important to perform this calibration every time you change a cartridge. To print, click the Alignment Calibration Properties button then click Yes.. The print will look like this: B. USING SURETHING The SureThing Disc Labeler software included with your 10 12 14 Publisher is a great tool for creating professional looking discs. - Page 29 backgrounds included with SureThing, or click Clear if you would like to import your own background or design. Click Next. 4. Check Use Smart Designs to browse through different built-in designs. Deselect this option if you would like to create your own layout. When finished, click Next. 5.
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Page 30: Using Other Graphics Programs
Simply double click on text boxes to modify the standard text with your information. If you want to import your own graphics, click Photos/Clipart to browse for images. Many standard clipart symbols are included with your software. Once you are happy with your design, save it as a SureThing Design (*.STD) format. -
Page 31: Using Primodvd To Create Your Discs
*.STD files As described earlier, these are files created in SureThing CD Labeler. This is the recommended file type for printing as it offers the most flexibility. .PRN files These are files created from virtually any Windows graphics application. Instead of printing to a printer, you print to file. In some programs, you can print directly from that software's Print screen, through the correct printer driver software for the brand and model of printer you've installed on your Publisher,... - Page 32 Operating Screens To keep things simple, there is really only one main operating screen you'll need to know about in order to run the PrimoDVD Software. It is called the Application Window and it looks like this: Drive Status Window Job Set-Up Window Job Status...
- Page 33 make, etc. In addition, the Job Panels report status information during the running of the job. • Job Status Window. As each Job Panel is formed, an entry is made in the Job Status Window at the lower left side of the main Application Window.
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Page 34: Using Kiosk Mode
Rejects can be identified in the stack because they will not be printed in the same manner as successfully recorded discs. Primera Technology offers an optional Kiosk Mode Kit that contains a third output... -
Page 35: Copying An Audio Disc
bin to collect the discs. This optional bin hangs off of the edge of a table and attaches just under the front lip of the Disc Publisher. This kit is available through your reseller. Kiosk mode is enabled as follows: 1. - Page 36 1. Launch the PrimoDVD Software from your Windows Desktop or program files. 2. Insert the master disc into your PC's CD drive. In the drive list on the left of the screen, select the PC's CD drive by clicking on it. Press F4 or, click the Disc Explorer button.
- Page 37 you have a printer installed and wish to print a print image onto each disc after it has been recorded. There are two types of files supported: *.prn files you've previously created using almost any Windows graphics application, *.std files created using SureThing CD labeler. In the drop down box to the right of the Print checkbox, you can select any recently used *.prn or *.std files.
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Page 38: Section 4: Interpreting The Publisher's Indicator Lights
Section 4: Interpreting the Publisher's Indicator Lights The Power and Busy LED indicator lights located on the top of the Publisher can tell you a lot about what is happening inside the Publisher. To accurately interpret what it means when these lights are on, off, or flashing, please refer to the following: Ink Cartridge Power LED... -
Page 39: Section 5: Maintenance And Troubleshooting
Section 5: Maintenance and Troubleshooting The Publisher is designed to operate for extended periods of time with very little attention. In fact, no regular maintenance is recommended other than cleaning the outside case. NOTE: Do NOT attempt to oil or grease the Publisher's Robotic Arm shaft or other components. -
Page 40: Software Test
C. SOFTWARE TEST This will confirm that the hardware, software and your PC are all communicating properly with each other properly. Follow the procedures listed on the following pages. 1. Launch the software from your Windows Desktop or program menu. The main Application Window will appear. - Page 41 3. In the drop-down menu, go to Services. Click on Check Communications. You will see a dialog box stating, "Communication OK. System Idle." If you do not see this, make sure that all cables are connected securely. Click OK to get back to the main screen. 6.
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Page 42: Recording Errors
D. RECORDING ERRORS If discs are not being recorded properly or are not passing verification, you will want to consult the error log. This is available in PrimoDVD by clicking View, Activity Log then selecting the option to Show At Top or Show at Right from the drop-down Menu. - Page 43 Click Tools, Options and check the box labeled Enable Burn Proof. This option enables the drive to slow down its recording speed to match the data. Click Robotics, Options and deselect Record and Print Simultaneously. This will cause your jobs to take longer, but Maintenance and Troubleshooting 39...
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Page 44: Cleaning The Ink Cartridges
will free more computer resources for recording. Examine the type of recording job you attempting. If you’re attempting to record directly from a CD Reader to the Publisher, the reader or the bus inside your computer may not be able to keep up with recording at 16x speed. Try creating a global image (GI) of the disc as described earlier in this manual and you will most likely have greater success. -
Page 45: Section 6: Technical Specifications
Section 6: Technical Specifications Model Optical Disc Publisher Configurations CD-R Publisher DVD-R Publisher Printing Method Ink-Jet Printing Resolution 4800 x 1200 dpi, 2400 x 1200 dpi, 1200 x 1200 dpi, 600 x 600 dpi Ink Types Dual Cartridges: One 3-color (CMY) cartridge, and one Black Monochrome (K) Media Types... -
Page 46: Index
Index Activity Log ..................28, 29, 38 Algebraic....................18 Alignment Calibration ..............18, 23, 24 Application Window..............28 29, 32, 36 Audio Job, Running .................31 Buffer Under run..................38 Cartridge Type ...................18, 24 CD Tray ...................... 6 Centering Test Print.................19 Color Matching..................18 Connections, Rear Panel ................4 Controls, Front Panel.................2 Disc Output Location ................23 Drive Status Window ................28... - Page 47 Printed in the United States of America P/N 510873...