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- Page 1 Series Operator’s Guide Rev.: 112206.1...
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Page 2: Copyright Notice
Other trademarks referred to are the property of their respective trademark or registered trademark holders. Warranty MF DIGITAL warrants to the original purchaser that the equipment that you have purchased is free from defects in materials and workmanship, for a period of time as follows: Duplicator Electronics & Mechanical Parts... -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
ABOUT MF DIGITAL .............................. 5 MF DIGITAL CD D .............. 5 XPECT UPLICATION YSTEM ABOUT THIS MANUAL ............................5 FEATURES OF THE SCRIBE PC........................... 5 INSTALLING THE SCRIBEPC ..........................6 ’ ..............................6 : ............................ 6 HAT YOU WILL ALSO NEED ..................................6 PTIONS .............................. - Page 4 Rev. 112206.1 ........................29 OADING XISTING CRIPT AUDIO IMAGE EDITOR ............................31 ..........................32 UDIO MAGE DITOR OOLBAR ..............................33 DDING RACKS ..............................33 EMOVING RACKS A UPC C ............................34 HANGING ISRC C .................... 34 HANGING ODES ROHIBIT LAGS .......................
- Page 5 Rev. 112206.1 ........................76 NSTALLING ADD ON APPLICATIONS ........................76 ECOMING AN ADD ON DEVELOPER APPENDIX F: SCRIBEPC ALIGNMENT UTILITY..................77 Page 4...
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Page 6: About Mf Digital
ScribePC duplication system. Features of the Scribe PC The Scribe PC Series of copiers is the most advanced series of copiers available today. Features Include: • Networkable: • Data-import: In addition to image file... -
Page 7: Installing The Scribepc
• PC Mouse (P/S2 Style recommended) • PC Keyboard (P/S2 Style recommended) Options • Disc label printers: Supported models include the MF Digital PicoJet thermal inkjet printer, and the Prism Plus Thermal Printer. • MP3 / WMA audio CD batch ripping software •... -
Page 8: Packing Materials
Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS), or a surge protector is highly recommended. The minimum required size is 400VA. Repairs or alterations should only be attempted by authorized factory trained technicians. MF DIGITAL reserves the right to void the warranty if unauthorized service is performed. Page 7... -
Page 9: Removing Packing Restraints
Rev. 112206.1 Removing Packing Restraints The ScribePC ships with a picker arm restraint to reduce the possibility of damage in transit. This restraint must be removed before operation or power-on. Remove the foam block above the transfer arm. Save the foam block, as you will need to return it to its place when transporting the unit in the future. -
Page 10: Starting Up
• If equipped, switch on the power to the printer – With PicoJet let print cartridges park. • Switch the Scribe PC power switch to on position. Note: The ScribePC uses Microsoft’s Windows XP operating system. To get the most out of the ScribePC it is recommended that users supplement this manual with an operating system guide. -
Page 11: Installing The Scribepc Software
Rev. 112206.1 Installing the ScribePC Software YOU LIKELY CAN SKIP THIS STEP Your ScribePC 910x came pre-loaded with the Scribe software already installed. If for any reason you wish to re-install, it is recommended you remove the old version first. To install the ScribePC software: •... - Page 12 Rev. 112206.1 • Click NEXT to continue • If you accept the terms of the license agreement, select “I accept…” then click NEXT to continue. Page 11...
- Page 13 Rev. 112206.1 • Click NEXT to continue, or CHANGE to install to a location other than the default. • Click INSTALL to continue. Page 12...
- Page 14 Rev. 112206.1 • Please wait while the ScribePC software is copied to your hard drive. • Installation is complete. Click FINISH. Page 13...
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Page 15: Quick Start, Making Copies
Starting the ScribePC Application To start the ScribePC application the steps are as follows: • From the desktop of the computer, click the MF Digital Scribe PC Icon • The ScribePC application screen will now be displayed: • Place some blank CDs or DVDs into the input hopper followed by the master CD or DVD you wish to copy. - Page 16 Rev. 112206.1 • Select “Copy and/or verify” and then click NEXT. You will now be prompted: Enter the desired number of copies in the “Quantity” box. If you system is equipped with a printer, you may also check “Print”. If you do so, be sure you have prepared a PRN file as detailed in the section entitled “Creating .PRN Files”.
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Page 17: A Note About "Ignore Low Ink Level
A note about “Ignore Low Ink Level” Competitive systems continue to attempt to print even when cartridges have run out, resulting in ruined discs. PicoJet equipped Scribe PC systems will stop at 4% remaining ensuring you will not waste discs. -
Page 18: The Scribepc Application
Starting the ScribePC Application To start the ScribePC application the steps are as follows: • From the desktop of the computer, click the MF Digital Scribe PC Icon • The ScribePC application screen will now be displayed: Selecting STANDARD or ADVANCED mode When first started, you are in “standard”. - Page 19 Rev. 112206.1 to pre-master any of these types of discs, you will need to Scribe PC’s “Advanced Authoring Tools”. To do so: • Click on the “Settings” TAB now: • Click on and three new TABs will be revealed: Page 18...
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Page 20: Scribepc Application Layout
Rev. 112206.1 • You may toggle between these modes, simply by enabling and disabling the Advanced Authoring Tools. ScribePC Application Layout The ScribePC application is organized into either two or five cards, depending on if Advance Authoring Tools enabled. These cards, referred to as TABs, are accessible by clicking on the desired TAB on the top of the screen. -
Page 21: Settings Editor
The Settings tab is divided into four areas: Version Information, Default folders, Printer, and Communication Ports. The field closest to the top of the tab is the Scribe PC’s version information. This lets you know what version of ScribePC you are currently running. The settings below the version information may be customized. -
Page 22: Application Temp Folder
Rev. 112206.1 Application Temp Folder • To choose an application temp folder, click the Browse button to the right of the Application TEMP folder field. This folder is a temporary location for your CD image to reside before and during duplication. After job completion, the image is removed. -
Page 23: Shake Disc
Rev. 112206.1 to draw blank CD-R media. Likewise, when a job requiring DVD blanks is submitted, the ScribePC will know to which spindle contains DVD-R/+R media. Be sure to fill input spindles only half full, as the first input cannot double as both an input and output spindle an output spindle •... -
Page 24: Data Image Editor
Rev. 112206.1 Data image editor The first step in constructing a CD or DVD is to create an image file. Image files may be made by reading in a physical master, or by pre-mastering the disc in the Data or Audio Imager Editors. The ScribePC creates industry standard data (Mode 1 ISO 9660 level 2 with Joliet extensions) and audio (Red Book) CDs from scratch as well as duplicates of existing CDs authored in most formats. -
Page 25: Image Toolbar
Rev. 112206.1 Image Toolbar Horizontally along the top of the screen is an area which contains ten buttons, from left to right the buttons are: New CD layout, Load CD layout [*.ISC], Save CD layout [*.ISC], CD Image properties, Create CD image [*.ISO], Record CD, Enable inserting entire contents of folder [*.*], Large Icons, Small Icons, List, and Details. -
Page 26: Selecting Cd Capacity
Rev. 112206.1 Selecting CD Capacity Along the bottom of the lower panes is a series of radio button options that are used to select the capacity of the disc you are creating • Click the radio button corresponding to the capacity of the discs loaded into the ScribePC. -
Page 27: Static And Dynamic Content
Rev. 112206.1 • Click the desired file or folder in the bottom left or right pane and drag the item to the recycle bin in the lower right hand corner. This does not delete the actual file, but rather exclude it from the CD or DVD layout. Static and Dynamic Content The ScribePC allows discs to be created from both static and dynamic content. -
Page 28: Saving The Current Disc Image File
Once a data disc image has been created, it must be saved before it can be used by the Scribe PC as a data source for recording. Disc images can either be saved as script files (with an “ISC” extension) or physical image files (with an “.ISO”... - Page 29 Rev. 112206.1 The CD IMAGE PROPERTIES dialog box contains a series of radio buttons as well as a number of information boxes. • Click the radio button corresponding to the logical file system to be used on the CD (ISO 9660, Joliet, or UDF 1.02 for DVD). •...
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Page 30: To Create A Physical Disc Image File
Rev. 112206.1 • Select the volume and directory where you want to save the script file. • Enter the name for the script file and click the Save button. To create a physical disc image file: • Click the Create CD Image button on the toolbar. The screen will now read: Or…... - Page 31 Rev. 112206.1 • Select the desired file and click the Open button. Page 30...
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Page 32: Audio Image Editor
Rev. 112206.1 Audio Image Editor The ScribePC creates industry standard audio (Red Book) CDs from scratch that can be played on any home, car or portable compact disc audio player or computer CD or DVD-ROM drive. Audio tracks are created using any combination of 44.1 kHz, 16 bit stereo WAV or MP3 files. -
Page 33: Audio Image Editor Toolbar
Rev. 112206.1 Audio Image Editor Toolbar Horizontally along the top of the screen is an area which contains ten buttons, from left to right the buttons are: New CD layout, Load CD layout [*.ISC], Save CD layout [*.ISC], CD Image properties, Create CD image [*.IMG], Record CD, Large Icons, Small Icons, List, Details. -
Page 34: Adding Tracks
Rev. 112206.1 Adding Tracks • As depicted below, drag one or more WAV / MP3 files onto the text "The end" as it appears in the top left corner of the bottom pane. Multiple files may be selected by pressing and holding down the SHIFT or CTRL key while clicking on the tracks. -
Page 35: Changinga Upc Code
Rev. 112206.1 Changing A UPC Code The UNIFORM PRODUCT CODE (UPC) is an optional 13-digit descriptor that can be written into an audio CD. To change the UPC code: • Click the CD Image Properties button on the Image toolbar. The screen will now read: •... - Page 36 Rev. 112206.1 To change an ISRC code: • Right click the desired audio track in the lower left pane, and select Edit. The screen will now read: • Enter the code in the ISRC line and click the OK button. Valid codes start with two-letter country code, followed by ten digits.
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Page 37: Inserting, Editing And Removing Silence
Rev. 112206.1 Inserting, Editing And Removing Silence When assembling an audio CD disc image the ScribePC application does not insert silences (gaps) between tracks. To insert silence between tracks: • Right click on an audio track. • Select “Insert silence.” To edit the amount of silence between tracks: •... -
Page 38: Inserting, Editing And Removing Subindexes
Rev. 112206.1 Inserting, Editing And Removing Subindexes Subindexes are markers used by CD audio players to locate specific points inside an audio track. Subindex 0 indicates the start of any silence before the beginning of a track and subindex 1 indicates the beginning of a track’s audio material. -
Page 39: Saving The Current Audio Disc Image
Once an audio disc image has been created it must be saved before it can be used by the Scribe PC as an audio source for recording. Disc images are saved as script files (with an “ISC” extension).Image Scripts may be easily edited later while physical images cannot and must be regenerated.. -
Page 40: Loading An Existing Script File
Rev. 112206.1 • Select the volume and directory where you want to save the physical image file. • Enter the name for the physical image file and click the Save button. Loading An Existing Script File Once a data disc image script file has been saved it can be modified at a later date. -
Page 41: Job Manager Tab
The middle pane is the ACTIVE JOBS window that lists all the jobs currently being recorded or printed by the SCRIBE PC. Information displayed for each job includes its assigned Job name, type of job, total number of requested CDs, the... -
Page 42: The Production Process
Yes button. To stop the job click the No button and the remainder of the job will be aborted. The SCRIBE PC will then advance to produce the next job in the queue according to its priority. - Page 43 Rev. 112206.1 The Creating new job ‘New Job’ wizard offers six options. Type of Jobs: Archive only This option allows you to read in the top most disc (Read-in) in the input bin. The disc is saved to the hard drive as an image file.
- Page 44 Rev. 112206.1 Data import Unlike ARCHIVE, or reading-in a master to an image file, Data-import allows you to copy the contents of the CD or DVD as files and folders to a user defined local or network location. You can even set up multiple batches with one batch writing to one location, and the other writing to their own user defined paths...
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Page 45: Archive Only - Reading In A Master Disc
(fig. 1) 2. Click browse and select the “Image file path” for the file that you would like to archive. This lets the SCRIBE PC know where to place your file and what name to give your file. (fig. 2) 3. - Page 46 Rev. 112206.1 (fig. 3) 4. The “Job parameters” will then be displayed. Give your job a name and select a priority. 5. Click “Finish” and the SCRIBE PC will run the job. (fig. 4) Page 45...
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Page 47: Copy And / Or Verify
SCRIBE PC will archive (read-in) the contents of the master and copy the contents to as many discs as are indicated in the quantity box. If the SCRIBE PC detects another master during the copy process, the SCRIBE PC will reject the additional master. - Page 48 Competitive systems continue to attempt to print even when cartridges have run out, resulting in ruined discs. PicoJet equipped Scribe PC systems will stop at 4% remaining ensuring you will not waste discs. Optionally you can choose to ignore this safeguard to glean the last few discs out of a cartridge.
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Page 49: Relay Mode Job
Rev. 112206.1 Relay mode job Relay mode allows you to make multiple copies of multiple masters. Simply load the unit with the desired number of blank discs, then the master such that the master sits on top of the blanks. Then load in more blanks followed by the next master and so on. The end result will be copies of each master placed in to the input bin(s). - Page 50 (fig.4). 6. The Job parameters will then be displayed. Give your job a name and select a priority. 7. Click Finish and the SCRIBE PC will run the job. (fig. 4) 7. The Job parameters will then be displayed.
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Page 51: Print Only Job
(fig. 2) resulting in ruined discs. PicoJet equipped Scribe PC systems will stop at 4% remaining ensuring you will not waste discs. Optionally you can choose to ignore this safeguard to glean the last few discs out of a cartridge. -
Page 52: Multi-Disc Archive - Reading In Several Masters At A Time
Rev. 112206.1 Multi-disc Archive – reading in several masters at a time Similar to an archive job, used to read-in an existing master disc to create an image file, multi-disc archive lets you read in several masters in batch. DVDs will be saved as .UDF files and CDs to .IMG files. - Page 53 Rev. 112206.1 select the desired destination folder, if other than the default, then enter the desire filename and click the ‘Save’ button when you are happy with your entry. Be sure to always leave the .IMG filename extension (fig 4). (fig.
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Page 54: Data Import - Ripping Data Cds Or Dvds
Rev. 112206.1 Data Import – Ripping data CDs or DVDs While the Archive, or multi-disc Archive job options allow you read in a CD or DVD to create a single file image of that disc, a ‘Data import’ job allows you to copy the director structure of a CD or DVD to local or network storage location. - Page 55 Rev. 112206.1 Click on the ‘Next’ button if you wish to use this method, or… Option 2 – Customized ‘Customized’ allows you to choose the sub-folder name of each disc in the batch to rip. This sub folder will be created within the main destination folder.
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Page 56: Log Files
Rev. 112206.1 Log Files The Scribe PC maintains two log files; JOB.LOG and JOB.LOG.CSV. These files are written to the folder defined on the settings TAB. JOB.LOG This is a simple text file that can be viewed using Notepad, Wordpad, Word or any text other word processor. -
Page 57: Network Client Software
You can do either by copying the file to a server, a share on the PC you wish to give client privileges too, or use the Scribe PC and write the file to disc. -
Page 58: Using The Client Software
The Scribe network client, is virtually identical to the Scribe PC software itself. It allows you to remotely do almost most everything you can on the Scribe PC copier itself. This does NOT include the premium utilities as detailed in Appendix C. - Page 59 • Left click on the appropriate ScribePC. This list displays computers by their network name. Then click OK. • The familiar Scribe PC application will open up. Its use is the same as the Scribe PC, so please refer to previous pages on how to use the software.
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Page 60: Appendix A: Creating .Prn Files (Prism Plus)
Rev. 112206.1 Appendix A: Creating .PRN Files (Prism Plus) Printer Driver setup Before you create your first print label, you must first set a couple of printer defaults. Once you have done this, you need not repeat this step again unless you reinstall the printer driver. - Page 61 Click on Print and give your file a name (Fig. E.). It is a good idea to Click on BROWSE and choose the labels folder defined on the settings TAB of the Scribe PC software. • Click on PRINT when you are satisfied (Fig D) and the PRN file will be created.
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Page 62: Appendix B: Creating .Prn Files (Picojet)
Rev. 112206.1 Appendix B: Creating .PRN Files (PicoJet) If you have not already read the manual that accompanied your PicoJet printer, now would b a good time. Here is a recap on h0w to make “.PRN” files for use with your PicoJet CD / DVD printer and Scribe{C copier. -
Page 63: Making A .Prn Label File
Rev. 112206.1 Making a .PRN label file • Select the MF Digital PicoJet 600 and click “Finish”. • Design your CD / DVD label. Page 62... - Page 64 Enter a filename to save your label to a SureThing “.STD” file. This file cannot be used as the print file for your MF Digital Copier but can be useful if later editing is needed. To create the compatible file, a PRN file, click on FILE-PRINT: •...
- Page 65 Folder will not automatically be created. Folders in the path MUST already exist. It is a good idea choose the labels folder defined on the settings TAB of the Scribe PC software. • You have usefully created a PRN file! Note:.
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Page 66: Appendix C: Creating & Using Adobe Acrobat Pdf Files
Adobe Acrobat File .PDF file format for printing. To make this process simple, MF Digital has created PDF templates for you to design your artwork on. These templates are located on our tech support page at: http://www.mfdigital.com/techsupport.html... - Page 67 Fig. F Note: When submitting PDF files for printing via the network client. The drivers for the printer attached to the Scribe PC, must also be loaded on the PC running the client software. Fig. G Page 66...
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Page 68: How To Setup Sure Thing Cd Labeler To Merge With Acsv Document
How to setup SureThing CD Labeler to Merge with a CSV document. Your Scribe PC Series software now allows you to print using the SureThing Document file, STD for short. Using this file type gives you the flexibility to print unique information on your discs. To take advantage of this feature. -
Page 69: Creating Your Data Merge File (Csv)
Rev. 112206.1 Note: Up to now, you could print this label and it would remain constant for each disc you planned to print. But we want to print some information that is unique for each disc. To do this, a merge field must be added and we have to tell SureThing where to get this data from so it can print it. - Page 70 Rev. 112206.1 Using Excel: This example shows how to create a CSV using Microsoft Excel. The screenshot has been blown up to make viewing easier. As shown, each name is put on a separate line. Each line represents a record. This example has 1 field with 4 records.
- Page 71 Rev. 112206.1 Step 3: Now that we have our CSV file all set, lets Merge it with our STD File. In SureThing, click the Insert Menu, and choose Insert Merge Field. The Insert Field Dialog appears. Step 4: Now click the Set Merge File button.
- Page 72 Rev. 112206.1 You’ll notice the window in the center of Insert Field Dialog has now changed. It now contains the name of Field 1. This is the Field that we are going to use. Select it and Press the Insert button. The field will be inserted behind this dialog.
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Page 73: Using Headers In Your Csv Document
Rev. 112206.1 Step 5: From the File Menu, choose Save, choose a location, give the STD a filename, and click Save. Using Headers in your CSV Document If you would like your CSV Document to contain headers., this option is supported and can be easily be implemented. - Page 74 Rev. 112206.1 In this example, please note the option, “use first record for field names” is checked which is indicated by the red box. Selecting this option tells SureThing that your CSV contains Headers and the first record contains field names.
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Page 75: Scribe Client And Std Files With Merge
Rev. 112206.1 As you can see the field has been inserted but with the name of the field, “Names”. Now you can save the document. Scribe Client and STD Files with Merge Although Scribe Client supports the printing of STD files, it DOES NOT support STD files with merge. If you wish to print STD Files with Merge you can take advantage of the UNC Method. -
Page 76: Appendix E: Premium Utilities
• Riptastic for MF Digital CD Ripper • Platinum Backup for MF Digital Riptastic for MF Digital Load the Scribe PC with your audio CDs and quickly and easily rip your entire collection of CDs with this screaming fast and easy-to-use MP3 and WMA CD ripper. -
Page 77: Back-Up Platinum For Mf Digital
SWM-RIPTASTICM57C Backup Platinum for MF Digital SWM-HANDYBACKUP *** To order add-on software, contact your reseller or MF Digital at (001) 631-249-9393 x205 Installing add-on applications Documentation for the use of the application accompanies the software itself. Simply run the SETUP for the desire application(s). Any number of add-on applications may be installed at one time. -
Page 78: Appendix F: Scribepc Alignment Utility
Rev. 112206.1 Appendix F: ScribePC Alignment Utility If Needed (Pre-Aligned at Factory) Insert the ScribePC CD into the CD-ROM drive of your PC. Click on setup.exe of the alignment utility (fig. 1). Click OK (fig. 1). Click the button indicated in (fig. 2). Enter a name for the group where the Alignment Utility will be located.
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