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Rimage Producer™ IIIN+ User Guide 8100N, 7100N, 6100N, and 6100 This manual provides the information needed to operate, identify the parts of, and configure the printing preferences for the Rimage Producer III. To set up and install your Rimage Producer III...
Contents Introduction ..............................1 About this User Guide ....................................1 About Your Product ....................................... 1 Important Information ............................. 3 Support Information ...................................... 3 Learn More Online ......................................3 Technical Support ......................................3 Optical Disc Recording Software Disclaimer ..............................4 Safety and Compliance Information ................................4 Safety Precautions .....................................
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This manual provides the information needed to operate, identify the parts of, and configure the printing preferences for the Rimage® Producer™ 8100N, 7100N, 6100N, and 6100. These products are part of the Rimage Producer IIIN and III series of products. The terms ‘Producer III’ and ‘autoloader’ are used throughout this document to refer to these products.
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Support for the Rimage Producer III is available through your authorized reseller. Important! Make sure to register your Producer III so Rimage can notify you of upgrades as they become available. Registration for products using Rimage software versions 8.2 or higher is now managed through the Rimage website at www.rimage.com/support/warranty-registration...
An authorized applications outside North America, refer to the technician should perform all service procedures. nearest Rimage office for assistance in selecting a locally approved power cord. • Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may •...
Important Information Compliance Information Product Producer Product Model Producer 6100 (PIII) RAS24 Producer 6100N (PIIIN) RAS24E Producer 7100N (PIIIN) RAS19E Producer 8100N (PIIIN) RAS18E Notice for USA NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Note: The Producer 6100, 6100N, and 8100N have an external output bin. See the Input bin capacity note above for additional information. Networking To submit orders from a networked PC, refer to the Rimage Advanced Setup (Networking) Guide. Power 100 – 240 VAC, 60/50 Hz, 4.7 – 3.7 Amp, 500 watt maximum Specifications are continued on page 7.
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• Partition two is used for the Rimage System Folder **These optimum PC specifications are recommended if you are using the Rimage Producer 6100 to record DVD/BDs. Throughput is based on this system configuration. For optimum performance, use a PC with these specifications.
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Identify the Parts of the Producer III Identify the Parts of the Producer III Note: Your system may not look exactly like the system pictured. Front View 7100N and 8100N Status Light (Optional) Operator Button Operator Panel Disc Dispenser (8100N only) Lift Arm Output Bin (8100N only) Recorder(s)
Rimage Producer™ IIIN+ User Guide 7100N/8100N/6100N/6100 Back View 7100N/8100N Power Switch Power Cord Network Cable 6100 6100N Power Switch Power Switch Power Cord USB Cable Network Cable Power Cord 2001475_A...
After initialization, the Producer IIIN displays the name of the embedded PC. Refer to the section on page 23 to see other options. Operate Gemini Utilities Note: The caret symbol ‘^’ in the upper right corner of the operator panel indicates that the Rimage software is currently communicating with the autoloader. Operator Button Open the front door to access the operator button.
Rimage Producer™ IIIN+ User Guide 7100N/8100N/6100N/6100 Operate the Producer III This section provides the information that you need to produce discs with the Producer III. Power On the Producer III Before you begin: The carousel must be installed before you power on the system. For more information about installing the carousel, refer to Install the Carousel section on page 13.
Remove the carousel from the autoloader to load or unload discs. Important! If the Rimage software is currently running an operation on the autoloader, wait for the software to complete the operation, or pause the software operation before removing the carousel.
Rimage Producer™ IIIN+ User Guide 7100N/8100N/6100N/6100 Load the Discs You can load up to 100 discs in each bin. You can either remove the carousel to load discs, or use the procedure below to place discs in a bin. Open the front door.
Maintain the Producer III Maintain the Producer III Use the information in this section to keep your Producer III in optimal operating condition. Overview Regular preventative maintenance of your Producer III can help to ensure error-free recordings and clean printed labels. Maintenance involves cleaning the system and aligning the printer on top of the autoloader.
Perform only the diagnostic tests provided below. Do not attempt to perform other diagnostic tests without the • assistance of a Rimage trained technician. Make sure that the Producer III is not in an error state before you perform any of the diagnostic tests.
Maintain the Producer III Exit Diagnostic Mode If a diagnostic test is currently in process, press the operator button once to stop the test. Note: To exit diagnostic test 1 (carousel diagnostic test), press and hold the operator button to stop the test and return to diagnostic mode.
Rimage Producer™ IIIN+ User Guide 7100N/8100N/6100N/6100 Manually, slowly move the lift arm and disc down into the bin. Make sure that the disc does not interfere with the carousel as it moves into the bin. Important! If the disc interferes with the carousel in step 7, the lift arm may be miscalibrated or there may be an issue with the hardware that positions the carousel.
Maintain the Producer III Press the operator button to begin the test. • The lift arm moves down into bin 1. • The lift arm picks up and releases the disc to measure the gripper length. • The lift arm moves up to the top position. •...
Rimage Producer™ IIIN+ User Guide 7100N/8100N/6100N/6100 Manually, slightly rotate the carousel so that the distance between the edges of the carousel and the edge of the disc is equal on all four points, as shown. Note: The edge of the disc should not touch any part of the carousel.
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Maintain the Producer III Open the top access cover. Top Access Cover Tip: Look down through the top opening to observe the printer alignment. Align the printer. Slowly move the lift arm down until the disc touches the recessed print pad. Lift Arm Printer Button Side to Side Alignment...
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Rimage Producer™ IIIN+ User Guide 7100N/8100N/6100N/6100 If the disc is not centered front to back on the print pad, align the printer front to back by turning the front to back alignment screw until the gap between the raised edge of the disc retainer and the disc is correct.
Operate Gemini Utilities Operate Gemini Utilities The Rimage Producer Software Suite includes an application called Gemini Utilities, which is used to change the display name of the Producer III and to enable the beeper. Tip: To access Gemini Utilities for the Producer 6100N, 7100N or 8100N, use the remote desktop connection from a networked PC, or connect a monitor, keyboard, and mouse to the Producer 6100N, 7100N or 8100N.
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