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Operation with non-approved equipment or unshielded cables is likely to result in interference to radio and TV reception. The user is cautioned that changes and/or modifications made to this equipment, without the approval of manufacturer, could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. www.aleratec.com...
Installing Aleratec’s RoboJet Disc Autoloader Software ......7 Setup Autoloader ..................9 Using the RoboJet AutoPrinter ..........13 Powering on the Printer ................13 Getting to know the Aleratec Autoloader application ......16 Using the Aleratec RoboJet Disc Autoloader Application ....18 Troubleshooting ................20 Specifications .................24 Technical Support ................26...
Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Aleratec RoboJet Disc AutoPrinter with Continuous Ink System. Please read this User Guide thoroughly before using this product. Note: Included printer comes with separate User Guide. Please review printer User Guide before installing Disc Autoloader to printer and using Disc AutoPrinter.
Introduction Key Items on the Disc Autoloader A. Disc Holder Post Slots E. Printer Mode Switch B. Disc Load Mechanism F. USB Port C. Disc Bin Holder G. Power Port D. Autoloader Disc Tray www.aleratec.com...
Precautions Before installing your RoboJet Disc AutoPrinter with Continuous Ink System, please read the following. Location Avoid placing the RoboJet Disc AutoPrinter with Continuous Ink System in a location subject to: • High humidity • Mechanical vibration • High temperature •...
Precautions Printer Requirements The disc autoloader is designed to work specifically with the included inkjet printer. Installation on other printers is not supported and will void your warranty. www.aleratec.com...
USB2.0 Hub Note: The printer and disc autoloader must both be connected to your PC using the included hub in order for the RoboJet Disc Autoloader Software to work properly. www.aleratec.com...
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS EXACTLY WHEN TRANSPORTING THE PRINTER WILL VOID THE WARRANTY FOR THIS PRODUCT. Aleratec does not recommend shipping the printer for any reason once it has been filled with ink unless it is being shipped to Aleratec for service with an approved RMA number (provided by Aleratec Technical Support.) www.aleratec.com...
CD/DVD drive that you are using, select “Explore/Open” and double-click on AUTORUN.exe. If your PC does not have an optical drive that can read CDs, contact Aleratec support with your purchase information. 2. Install the Prolific Driver.
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5. The setup wizard will guide you through several screens to configure the installation. Choose a “Typical” setup and continue on until the installation is complete. Once the installation has been completed successfully, you will see shortcuts for the “Aleratec RoboJet Disc Autoloader” application on your desktop. www.aleratec.com...
Installation Set Up Disc Autoloader 1. Make sure that the printer is OFF when setting up the disc autoloader. Open manual feed door on printer. 2. Remove printer “paper feed” tray. www.aleratec.com...
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Installation 3. Insert disc autoloader into printer “disc tray” slots at a 45 degree angle. 45˚ 4. Lay disc autoloader down on table. www.aleratec.com...
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Both the printer and disc autoloader must be connected to your PC using the included USB2.0 hub in order for the disc autoloader software to work properly. USB2.0 Hub Note: Make sure the RoboJet software/driver installation is complete before connecting the disc autoloader to the computer. www.aleratec.com...
Using the RoboJet Disc AutoPrinter Powering on the Printer The design of the printer does not allow for it to power on properly with a disc tray attached. Because of this, the disc autoloader is designed with a physical “Printer Mode Switch” that can be used to simulate the absence of the disc tray.
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Using the RoboJet Disc AutoPrinter Powering on the Printer Power on the printer. Wait for printer to initialize and show a steady green indicator on its power button. www.aleratec.com...
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4. Move Printer Mode Switch to the disc position. 5. Load blank discs. Note: The RoboJet Disc AutoPrinter with Continuous Ink System can process up to 100 standard discs. However, Aleratec HydroGuard inkjet printable discs have a special printable surface that resists moisture, smears and smudges, and is slightly thicker than standard discs.
Using the RoboJet Disc AutoPrinter Getting to know the RoboJet Disc Autoloader application A. Printer Status Panel – Shows the status of your disc autoloader equipped printer, if one is detected. B. Dry Disc Timeout – Sets a delay before dropping a completed disc into the bin for discs that need a little more time to dry.
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Using the RoboJet Disc AutoPrinter Getting to know the RoboJet Disc Autoloader application 1. Once you’ve run the Aleratec RoboJet Disc Autoloader Application, the program will automatically scan for a disc autoloader equipped printer. If the correct components are not found, the Device Status will display “Device Not Ready”...
Using the RoboJet Disc AutoPrinter Using the Aleratec RoboJet Disc Autoloader Application 2. To begin printing, just click on the “Start Autoloader” button. The Device Status will show “Autoloader Started”. www.aleratec.com...
Using the RoboJet Disc AutoPrinter Using the Aleratec RoboJet Disc Autoloader Application 3. You may now use Epson Print CD or any other optical disc printing application to print your discs. When configuring the print settings, make sure to choose the appropriate media type for the printer.
Troubleshooting 1. Autoloader not being detected. ▪ Make sure that both the printer and disc autoloader are connected to the computer using the included USB2.0 hub and that they are connected to the correct hub ports. www.aleratec.com...
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▪ There is a problem with your printer installation. Check to make sure that your printer is being detected properly and that you can print from it. Make sure the disc autoloader unit is positioned correctly (see page 3). 3. Epson “CD/DVD tray not set correctly” warning message appears when printing. ▪ This is normal. Please ignore. www.aleratec.com...
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▪ There are not enough blank discs in the disc autoloader to complete the job. Load blank discs and click the “Continue” button. This error can also happen when a completed disc has not been dispensed properly. If this is the case, clear the disc(s) and click the “Continue” button. www.aleratec.com...
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5. Click the “Tray In” button on the RoboJet Disc Autoloader screen 6. Push the disc tray back into the unit and make sure the “B” and “C” arrows are aligned 7. Make sure the disc autoloader is positioned correctly (see page 3). www.aleratec.com...
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▪ Some types of discs are also “stickier” than others, especially when taken from a brand new spindle. It often helps to “fan” these discs prior to loading them into the disc autoloader (briefly separate each individual disc from the one above and below it on the spindle). www.aleratec.com...
Technical Support After reading this User Guide, if you need additional assistance with this product, please contact Aleratec Technical Support. Our technical staff will be happy to assist you, but they may need your help to better assist you. Calling Aleratec Technical Support without all the necessary information can be both time consuming and frustrating.
If the product fails during normal and proper use within the warranty period, Aleratec, Inc. will, at its option, repair or replace the product at no cost (except shipping and insurance). This limited warranty does not include service to repair damage from improper installation, accident, disaster, misuse, abuse, or modifications to the subsystem, or by any other causes unrelated to defective materials or workmanship.
(even if Aleratec, Inc. has been advised of the possibility of such damages).
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Any service outside the scope of this limited warranty shall be at Aleratec, Inc.’s or its Authorized Service Provider’s rates and terms then in effect.
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