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DVD/CD Tower Publisher SLS, please refer to the “Help” tab in the software included on the Installation CD. We at Aleratec appreciate your selection of our product, and wish you great success and enjoyment of your new 1:7 DVD/CD Tower Publisher SLS.
• Removable Hard Disk Drive to store disc images and label files. • Aleratec only USB fast key instantly connects Hard Drive to a PC. • DVD-ROM drive for fast on the fly copies. • Laser burns disc labels.
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2. Do not place near heat sources such as radiators or air ducts, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust, mechanical vibration or shock. 3. Good care will help assure maximum product life. Improper operating environment and misuse may void the warranty. www.aleratec.com...
SOURCE button will allow you to change the source drive that the duplicator uses for loading master discs. The default for this option is DVD-ROM drive. UP arrow is used to scroll up through functions or menus. DOWN arrow is used to scroll down through functions or menus. www.aleratec.com...
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Note: The HDD will not work unless it is secured in position with the carriage lever and locked with the key. Do not unlock the HDD during operation, as you will destroy any copies you are making. www.aleratec.com...
USB 1.1, as this will greatly affect system performance. If windows displays a message that a fast USB device is detected on a slow USB port, then you will need to upgrade your computer by adding a USB 2.0 port. www.aleratec.com...
LightScribe Software Installation Minimum System Requirements: PC running Windows 2000, XP, or Vista Install the Aleratec File System Manager. First write down the key code labeled “Product Key” on the front of the disc and then put the disc into your PC.
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USB mode is enabled. Note: While in USB mode, the duplicator cannot access the hard drive only the PC can. Also, if you restart the duplicator it will remain in whatever state it was prior to turning off the unit. www.aleratec.com...
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If you open the drive location you will see three or four folders. The “dup” folder is where “.iso” files can be put in for disc burning. The “label” folder is where “.lsi” files created by the LightScribe Template Labeler program will be placed. www.aleratec.com...
Click the shortcut on your desktop, or go to: Start → All Programs→ LightScribe Direct Disc Labeling → LightScribe Template Labeler. Note: Ignore the “LightScribe Disc Insertion” shown below by pressing the OK button. Select a Template. You must choose a template before moving to the next step. www.aleratec.com...
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Select the “Best” contrast mode for the darkest print. ▪ Select the label surface color you wish to label onto. Note: The “LightScribe Duplicator Label Writer” must be selected in the drive menu. ▪ When you are satisfied with the preview, click “Print”. www.aleratec.com...
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LABEL folder or in a subfolder will not be recognized as a label. Create a name for the file and click the “Save” button. The image writing process will begin. When the image process has completed the file should now be located on the “Duplicator” drive in the label folder. www.aleratec.com...
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“Go”. Press the ENT button and the printing process will begin. 10. When the disc printing is complete the drives will automatically eject. If you are printing additional discs, reload the trays and close them manually to continue. www.aleratec.com...
DOWN navigation button to search for it. Press ENT to submit your selection. Go back to the “COPY” menu. Use UP or DOWN arrow button to navigate to the following screen: DUPLICATOR 1.00 1. COPY COPY TEST PRINT SOURCE www.aleratec.com...
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To specify a number less than 4 digits, fill the leading spaces with “0”s (any leading “0” will be skipped). For example, “0234” will give you two hundred and thirty four copies, and “0010” will give you ten copies. www.aleratec.com...
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Now, “0021” is displayed, press ENT once and the cursor moved to OK. ix. Then, press ENT once to submit your counter value. Now you shall see the following screen: Preparing... Waiting for Master COPY TEST PRINT SOURCE Preparing... Waiting for Blanks COPY TEST PRINT SOURCE www.aleratec.com...
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ENT to confirm. You will see the following display: Processing... Please Wait COPY TEST PRINT SOURCE Note: Give the duplicator 10-15 seconds to recognize all the blank discs. If the number of blank discs you inserted doesn’t match the number of discs detected... www.aleratec.com...
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Waiting for Blanks COPY TEST PRINT SOURCE “PASS 7” indicates that you’ve just made 7 successful copies. “FAIL 0” indicates that you have no failure in this run. “7” indicates that you’ve successfully copied 7 copies so far. www.aleratec.com...
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You can continue to copy or you can eject the extras discs. Note: Failed discs will not be ejected automatically. You will need to manually eject these. www.aleratec.com...
Recommended Media Certified LightScribe media is required for burning direct-to disc LightScribe labels. For best results, Aleratec Duplicator Grade LightScribe media is recommended. CD-R LightScribe V1.2 Duplicator Grade Media 100 Pack™ Part No. 110116 CD-R LightScribe V1.2 Duplicator Grade Media 600 Pack™...
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