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  • Page 1: User Guide

    ™ Everest Printer User Guide...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Operating System requirements................1 Media requirements....................1 Ribbon requirements ..................... 1 Label design requirements ..................2 Identify the parts of the Everest printer ......... 3 Front view ......................3 Control panel ......................4 Rear view ......................5 Everest printer switches ..................6 Operate the Everest printer .............
  • Page 3 Clean the air filter ....................26 Clean the platen roller ..................27 Learn More ..................29 Everest Printer Specifications ................29 Technical support and product updates .............. 30 Safety information ....................30 Safety testing....................... 31 Rimage Everest Printer Limited 1 Year Warranty ..........32...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Introduction This manual provides the information needed to operate the Rimage Everest printer, identify the parts, and configure printing preferences. To unpack and set up your Everest printer, refer to the Everest Unpacking and Setup Instructions included with your product.

  • Page 5: Label Design Requirements

    The Everest printer Windows compatible software ships with a label editor called CD Designer™, which is installed on your PC during a typical installation of the Rimage software. If you have a Windows based PC, you can use CD Designer to design your labels.

  • Page 6: Identify The Parts Of The Everest Printer

    Identify the parts of the Everest printer Identify the parts of the Everest printer This section describes the Everest printer hardware and features. Front view Side cover latches Side cover Control panel Printer drawer 110632_L...

  • Page 7: Control Panel

    Tip: If all indicator lights are blinking, the printer did not initialize properly. To correct this issue: 1. Remove the power cord. The Everest printer powers down. 2. Set the mode switch to the proper position. For more information, refer to the table on page 6.

  • Page 8: Rear View

    Identify the parts of the Everest printer Rear view USB connector Mode switch Serial connector Voltage switch Power connector Original shipping screw position Shipping screw storage position 110632_L...

  • Page 9: Everest Printer Switches

    Important! You must power off the Everest printer before changing the mode switch. The mode switch is a rotary switch used to set the operational mode of the Everest printer. The printer must be powered off for the mode to be changed. After changing the mode, the printer must be powered on again to recognize the change.

  • Page 10: Operate The Everest Printer

    2-3 minutes to warm up after a job is sent to the printer. • If the Everest printer is on an autoloader, the printer is powered on when the autoloader is powered on. To power off the Everest printer, power off the autoloader.

  • Page 11: Installing The Everest Printer Driver On Macintosh

    Rimage Everest Printer Installing the Everest printer driver on Macintosh Important! To install the Everest printer driver, you must log on with an administrator account. 1. Install the printer driver. a. Insert the software CD in the computer disc drive.

  • Page 12: Placing A Cd On The Printer Drawer

    Operate the Everest printer Placing a CD on the printer drawer Use this procedure to place a disc on the printer drawer. Important! To avoid scratching or damaging the recording surface of the disc, you must place the disc properly on the printer drawer.

  • Page 13: Setting Up Your Printing Preferences On A Windows Pc

    Rimage Everest Printer Setting up your printing preferences on a Windows PC Printing preferences allows you to set up your Everest printer to produce the best possible labels on your discs. Navigate to printing preferences Use either procedure below to navigate to the Everest Printing Preferences.

  • Page 14: Setting Media Size, Media Type, Orientation, And Ribbon Type

    Operate the Everest printer Setting media size, media type, orientation, and ribbon type 1. Navigate to printing preferences (refer to page 10). 2. Select the Main tab. 3. View or change the printing preferences. a. From the Media Type dropdown list, select the appropriate Media Type.

  • Page 15: Setting Print Quality, Color Matching, And Image Adjustments

    Rimage Everest Printer Setting print quality, color matching, and image adjustments 1. Navigate to printing preferences (refer to page 10). 2. Select the Advanced tab. 3. View or change the printing preferences. a. From the Print Quality pane, select the desired Print Quality.

  • Page 16: Setting The Printable Area

    Operate the Everest printer Setting the printable area This functionality allows you to adjust the printable area settings for standard CD/DVD 120 mm media. This allows you to set the outer and inner diameters to print the disc label without overlapping the disc edges.

  • Page 17: Adjusting The Print Alignment And Color Density

    4. From your taskbar, select the Status Monitor. The Status Monitor dialog is active. Tip: On the Status tab, you can view information about the Everest printer such as the current firmware version, the progress of a print job, the installed ribbon type, and the percentage of retransfer sheet remaining.

  • Page 18: Setting Up Your Printing Preferences On A Macintosh

    Setting up your printing preferences on a Macintosh Printing preferences allow you to set up your Everest printer to produce the best possible labels on your discs. Note: The location of the preferences described in this section will change depending on the program used to print the label file.

  • Page 19: Setting Color Matching, Brightness, And Threshold

    Rimage Everest Printer Setting color matching, brightness, and threshold 1. Navigate to printing preferences (refer to page 15). 2. From the presets pane popup menu select Everest II Colors. The Everest II Colors pane displays. 3. View or change the printing preferences.

  • Page 20: Setting The Printable Area

    Operate the Everest printer Setting the printable area This functionality allows you to adjust the printable area settings for standard CD/DVD 120 mm media. This allows you to set the outer and inner diameters to print the disc label without overlapping the disc edges.

  • Page 21: Adjusting The Print Alignment And Color Density

    In the Everest II Utility, you can adjust the print alignment and the color density. Tip: The Everest II Utility allows you to view information such as the current firmware version, the serial number, and the installed ribbon type. Through the Everest II Utility, you can also update your printer firmware.

  • Page 22: Maintain The Everest Printer

    The platen roller should be cleaned only if you notice a diminished print quality, such as white specks, on the printed disc. Required tools: Tip: For best results, use the Everest cleaning kit, which includes the tools listed below. • Sponge swabs with long handles •...

  • Page 23: Changing The Print Ribbon

    Rimage Everest Printer Changing the print ribbon Before changing the Everest print ribbon, allow time for the new ribbon to become acclimated to the environment. Allow more time for greater temperature and/or humidity differences. Important! Ribbons must be stored at a temperature between 50°– 90°F (10–32°C). Avoid moisture and direct sunlight.
  • Page 24 Maintain the Everest printer 3. Install the new print ribbon. Large Small Tacky roller a. Remove the new ribbon opening shaft from the packaging. b. Install the supply roll end of the print ribbon on the top of the carrier.

  • Page 25: Changing The Retransfer Ribbon

    Rimage Everest Printer Changing the retransfer ribbon Before changing the Everest retransfer ribbon, allow time for the new ribbon to become acclimated to the environment. Allow more time for greater temperature and/or humidity differences. Ribbons must be stored at a temperature between 50°– 90°F (10–32°C). Avoid moisture and direct sunlight.
  • Page 26 Maintain the Everest printer 2. Discard the used retransfer ribbon. Supply roll 3. Install the new retransfer ribbon. a. Remove the retransfer ribbon from the packaging. b. With the supply roll on the left side, slide both retransfer rolls under the retransfer ribbon carrier.

  • Page 27: Cleaning The Everest Printer

    Rimage Everest Printer Cleaning the Everest printer Clean the print head Before you begin: Power off the printer. 1. Access the print head. a. Press the two cover latches to release the side cover. b. Lower the side cover. c. Open latch 1.

  • Page 28: Clean The Tacky Rollers

    Maintain the Everest printer Clean the tacky rollers Before you begin: Power off the printer. 1. Remove the print ribbon. For specific Ribbon instructions, refer to page 20. carrier 2. To access the tacky rollers, remove the supply roll (the unused portion) of the print ribbon from the print ribbon carrier.

  • Page 29: Clean The Air Filter

    Before you begin: Power off the printer. 1. Remove the air filter. Fan cover a. At the rear of the Everest printer, remove the two screws holding the fan cover. b. Remove the air filter. 2. Clean the air filter.

  • Page 30: Clean The Platen Roller

    Maintain the Everest printer Clean the platen roller Important! The platen roller should be cleaned only if you notice a diminished print quality, such as white specks on the printed disc. Before you begin: 1. Ensure that the printer is powered off.
  • Page 31 Rimage Everest Printer 6. Prepare the printer for use. a. Install the print ribbon carrier. b. Install the retransfer ribbon carrier. c. Close all latches. d. Close the side cover. e. Turn the mode switch to the correct operating position. For more information, refer to page 6.

  • Page 32: Learn More

    Monochrome, CMY, and CMY+W Equivalent of 160 LPI (Lines Per Inch) using variable dot Print Quality technology Media Types CDs or DVDs with Everest-compatible coating Ribbons Monochrome (Black) CMY (Cyan, Magenta, and Yellow) CMY+W (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and White) Retransfer Ribbon = 1000 discs...

  • Page 33: Technical Support And Product Updates

    Rimage Everest Printer Technical support and product updates Support for the Rimage Everest printer is available through your authorized reseller. Important: Register your Rimage Everest printer so we can notify you of upgrades as they become available. Safety information This manual and the indications on the product allow proper and safe operation. The indication marks below help protect you and other persons from injury, and equipment from damage.

  • Page 34: Safety Testing

    Learn More Safety testing Product name: Everest printer Model: CDPR21 Notice for USA Federal Communications Commissions (FCC) Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

  • Page 35: Rimage Everest Printer Limited 1 Year Warranty

    Rimage Everest Printer Limited 1 Year Warranty Rimage warrants, to the original end user only, that all non-consumable parts of the Everest Printer or Everest II Printer will be free from defects in material or workmanship for 12 months, according to the following terms: •...

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