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Alea Systems HP DeskJet 9xx User Manual

High performance, photo-quality autoloading cd printer
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Pingo-Photo Rep
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High Performance, Photo-Quality autoloading CD Printer
Copyright © 2002-2003 Alea Systems, Inc.

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  • Page 1 Pingo-Photo Rep Pingo-Photo Rep High Performance, Photo-Quality autoloading CD Printer Copyright © 2002-2003 Alea Systems, Inc.
  • Page 2 Tel: (301) 776-3754 Fax: (301) 776-7561 e-Mail: support@alea.com Internet: http://www.alea.com Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. Windows 95, 98 and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation HP is a registered trademark of Hewlett-Packard Company User manual...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    5.1 Connecting the Pingo Photo for WINDOWS... 9 5.2 Installing the Ink Cartridges... 9 5.3 Installing the Printer Driver Software (WINDOWS-Parallel)... 9 5.4 Installing the Printer Driver Software (Mac - USB) ... 10 5.5 Graphics Applications ... 10 5.5 Using the Alea Systems Template Files ... 10 5.6 Recommended Print Settings...
  • Page 4 "as is" pursuant to Alea Systems's separate Software License Agreement and Limited Warranty. This warranty is only valid if HP brand ink cartridges are used. The use of any other brand of cartridge will result in this warranty being void.
  • Page 5 Alea Systems, Inc. Rev.1.13 Pingo-Photo Rep EXPRESSLY SET FORTH HEREIN. NO ALEA SYSTEMS DISTRIBUTOR, AGENT, OR EMPLOYEE IS AUTHORIZED TO MAKE ANY MODIFICATION, EXTENSION, OR ADDITION TO THIS WARRANTY. IN NO EVENT WILL ALEA SYSTEMS BE LIABLE FOR SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE ALEA SYSTEMS'S PRODUCTS, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOST PROFITS OR OTHER MONETARY LOSS, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, OR LOSS OF BUSINESS INFORMATION, OR ANY CLAIM BY YOU BASED ON A THIRD...

  • Page 6: Introduction To The Pingo-Photo Rep System

    Load control is derived from the printer's movements; therefore, no special software is required. Any program or system that will print using the HP printer drivers will operate the Pingo Photo. The printer controller functions are totally independent of the data stream between the computer and printer.

  • Page 7: Specifications

    High end graphics professionals will often require 200-400 MB of RAM in a PC. HP printer drivers are included for Windows operating systems. Mac drivers can be obtained by calling Alea Systems Technical Support at (301) 776-3754. No other special software is required.

  • Page 8: Unpacking The Cd Printer And Setting Up

    Pingo Photo. The area is defined within the portrait letter page settings of the HP page setup dialog box. Any characters or graphics appearing beyond this area should be blocked out with a printable white mask so they will not be printed. Any real print characters appearing on either side of the defined area will cause ink to be deposited on the tray.

  • Page 9: Manufacturing And Testing The Printer

    4.3 Ink Cartridge Life Ink cartridge life is a direct function of the print content. The HP DeskJet Printer uses a color cartridge and a black cartridge. The cartridges can be replaced independently to reduce cost. Although the actual quantities of CDs produced will vary widely based on image content and color requirements, for CDs with nominal ink coverage for text and a logo, the cartridges may last up to 500 discs.

  • Page 10: Installing The Printer Driver Software (Mac - Usb)

    Double click on the file to start the decompression. The application, Pingo Photo 4.31 Installer, will now appear. Double click on it to start the installation. Follow the instructions shown to complete the installation. Once installed, go to the chooser to select the printer for printing. You are now ready to begin printing.

  • Page 11: Recommended Print Settings

    To print on either media type, the media should be loaded printable side facing up. To print on CD-R media place the disc in between the 3 metal tabs and send the print job to the printer. For multiple prints, an operator will need to remove and replace each CD as it is completed.

  • Page 12: Operation Of The Pingo Photo Printer

    - most major manufacturers offer printable surface CD-Rs in white and silver) into the tray. Verify that the printer is on and ready. Define your print settings (see Section 4.5) and issue the print command. The print image will spool to the system hard disk drive and then begin sending data to the printer.

  • Page 13: Cd Template Layout

    The printable area size shown is maximum possible. Actual print area will vary with media type. Page placement dimensions vary between applications. Business card CDs (63mm X 80MM) use exactly the same print center coordinates for each printer. User manual Rev.1.13...

  • Page 14: Printing With Diskus™ Or Surething™ Label Software

    Alea Systems, Inc. Rev.1.13 Pingo-Photo Rep 7. Printing with Diskus™ or Surething™ label software Please refer to the documentation suplied with the lagel design software The Diskus software is shown on the desk top as follows: The Sure Thing software is shown on the desk top as shown below: User manual...

  • Page 15: Creating Templates And A Print Mask

    Alea Systems, Inc. Rev.1.13 Pingo-Photo Rep 8. Creating Templates and a Print Mask The Pingo Photo is supplied with print mask files for some of the more popular graphics applications. If you are not able to use a supplied mask or need to modify a mask for a different media size, the following procedure can be used as a guide.
  • Page 16 Alea Systems, Inc. Rev.1.13 Pingo-Photo Rep Fig. 5-2 Properly placed concentric circles with rectangle mask 7) Create a square larger than the diameter of the larger circle and place it so that there is about a half inch of space on all sides between the circle and square (Fig. 5-2). The square should not extend more than 5.60 inches below the top of the page.
  • Page 17 Alea Systems, Inc. Rev.1.13 Pingo-Photo Rep Fig. 5-4 White printing mask layer aligned with non-printing layer 15) Create a new layer and place it below the Printing Mask layer; name this layer CD Content, set it to be visible and to print. 16) Place some graphics or text on the CD Content layer (Fig.

  • Page 18: Troubleshooting The Pingo Photo

    The Printer will provide many hours of service with minimal maintenance. Alea systems suggests the machine be kept clean of any obvious dirt and debris. Because the printer ejects ink onto the CD's in a fine mist, ink will eventually appear on the printer case. Follow the cleaning instructions provided below: To remove stains, smudges and/or dried ink from the exterior of the printer, use a soft cloth moistened with water.

  • Page 19: Using And Caring For Your Print Cartridges

    BLACK HP C6615d SERIES TRI-COLOR HP C6578 SERIES When a print cartridge runs out of ink, leave the empty cartridge in the cradle until you can replace it. The printer does not print with only one print cartridge in the cradle.

  • Page 20: Cleaning Ink Cartridges

    · Do not unplug the printer until printing is complete and the print cartridge cradles have returned to their home position on the right side of the printer. The print cartridges will dry out if not stored in their home position.

  • Page 21: Support Of Your Printer

    If you see a USB host controller and a USB root hub listed, USB is probably enabled. If you have multiple hubs on the USB chain, try connecting your printer to a different hub or to another USB device. Also, make sure the cable connections are firm.

  • Page 22: Introduction To Pingo-Photo Rep

    Load control is derived from the printer's movements; therefore, no special software is required. Any program or system that will print using the HP printer drivers will operate the Pingo Photo . The printer controller functions are totally independent of the data stream between the computer and printer.

  • Page 23: System Requirements

    High end graphics professionals will often require 200-400 MB of RAM in a PC. HP printer drivers are included for Windows operating systems. Mac drivers can be obtained by calling Alea Systems Technical Support at (301) 776-3754. No other special software is required.
  • Page 24 Alea Systems, Inc. Take the top foam out and free the main unit. If you want to keep the wooden box unfolded, take the main unit out of it. If you want to keep the wooden box folded (to save space), take the bottom 6 screws out, lift the wooden frame and fold it.
  • Page 25 Locate the CD Printer position adjusting plate and the pins. Take the CD Printer with both hands and position it carefully on the bottom of the Pingo Rep base. Make sure that the CD Printer holes slide over the adjusting plate pins as shown below.
  • Page 26 CD Printer locking holes CD Printer position adjusting plate and pins (2) Gently try to move the CD Printer to verify that its sits firmly on its base. Take the Pingo Rep top cover and put it back on its base.

  • Page 27: Connecting Pingo-Photo Rep To A Pc

    Alea Systems, Inc. Rev.1.13 Pingo-Photo Rep 15.1 Connecting Pingo-Photo Rep to a PC Printer connector (Parallel and USB) Power connector Printer status connector (DB9) User manual...
  • Page 28 COM1 1. Connect the serial cable between the PC COM1 and the Pingo Rep Head control connector. 2. Connect the serial cable between the PC COM2 and the CD Printer DB9 connector. 3. Connect the printer Cable. 4. Power on the CD Printer and the Pingo Rep first, then the PC.

  • Page 29: Align The Cd Printer And Run System Diagnostics

    Power cord is inserted in its receptacle CD Printer, COM1 and COM2 cables are properly connected to the PC and to the Pingo Rep. The Pingo Rep program has been successfully installed in you Windows 98, ME, XP, 2000 or NT To start the Pingo Rep system, please follow this sequence: Switch the Pingo Rep power on.

  • Page 30: How The Cdr Carrier Works

    To grab the CD, close the CD Picker. Place the CD on the open tray of the CD Printer. Verify that the CD is properly centered on the tray as Depicted below. If necessary, release the CD Printer alignment screws and center the tray.
  • Page 31 Click on the DOWN ARROW button to move the head down toward the center of the INPUT magazine or any CD Writer/CDR Printer tray where you have already placed a CDR. While the beak is traveling down, press the tip of the beak upward as shown below. The beak motion will stop at once and the CD Picker will be retracted NO FREE PATH TO MOVE immediately.

  • Page 32: Align The Cd Printer

    To grab the CD, close the CD Picker. Place the CD on the open tray of the CD Printer. Verify that the CD is properly centered on the tray as Depicted below. If necessary, release the CD Printer alignment screws and center the tray.

  • Page 33: Replacing Ink Cartridges

    READ CAREFULLY: Make sure the CDR is dropped in the center of the CD Printer tray. If necessary to align the tray to the beak, move the printer slightly Front/Back or Right/Left till the beak enter the CDR hub freely.
  • Page 34 Alea Systems, Inc. While the power is on, lift the CD Printer cover as shown below The Ink Cartridges will move immediately toward the center of the CD Printer. Insert the ink cartridges. Close the CD Printer Tray Gently push the top cover back. Mount and tight the four hand screws.

  • Page 35: Starting The Pingo Rep Application

    Alea Systems, Inc. 17. Starting the Pingo Rep Application 17.1 Set up the Pingo Rep options: From the desktop of the computer, click on the Pingo Rep icon The Pingo Rep application screen will now be displayed: If the Pingo Rep is unable to detect the hardware, the following screen is displayed: If the hardware detection succeeded, the Pingo Rep goes in idle mode.
  • Page 36 Print from File (.PRN): This option requires that you create the CD label file first. The .PRN file is created when you print to a file rather than directly to the printer. You are required to assign a file name before you save it.
  • Page 37 The SERIAL PORT section deals with the detection of the serial ports used to control the Pingo Rep Head and the CD Printer tray. The selection can be done automatically or you can select which port drives the Head or the tray.

  • Page 38: Start The Autoloader

    The loader will then check the hopper for discs. Finally, the picker will return to home position (The first CD Magazine on the right side of the CD Printer tray). Pingo Rep is ready for a print job.
  • Page 39 Alea Systems, Inc. To start loading the CD on the CD Printer tray, click on the Start button. If you have chosen to print from a .PRN file, the display show the following window: To continue, browse to insert the file name and the number of copies.

  • Page 40: Troubleshooting Pingo Rep

    If this happens, cancel the print job at the PC, then turn off the printer power and wait until the PC indicates that the print job has been deleted. Then turn off the main power to the system. Turn on the main power, then the printer power.

  • Page 41: Pingo Photo Error List

    “14”: Tray did not reverse after reaching TOF. “15”: Print did not complete within allotted time. “16”: Printer EEPROM setup is lost. “17”: Tray did not reach home position from “F” command. “18”: Tray should be at home, but sensor not indicating correct tray position.

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