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  • Page 2 Copyright © 2008 Systor. All Rights Reserved. Manual revision 1.5...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents DiscMaster 101P - Introduction ..............9 Minimum System Requirements...............9 Unpacking and Inspection ................10 The Printer Parts..................11 The Quick Start Guide.................13 Step 1 - Insert Software CD..............14 Step 2 – Plug In..................15 Step 2 – Plug In..................16 Step 3 – Remove Foam................17 Step 4 –...
  • Page 4 DiscStudio – Graphics Design ..............83 Navigation ....................84 Included Fonts, Backgrounds and Clipart..........85 Opening and Saving Files ..............86 Starting a New File ................86 Saving a File ...................86 Opening a File.................87 Selecting a Template...............88 CD/DVD Disc Settings................89 Using the Drawing Tools ................90 Using the Drawing Tools ................91 General Notes .................92 Description of the Drawing Tools............94...
  • Page 5 Printer Properties Setup ..............137 Printing a CD/DVD ................141 Uninstalling DiscStudio.................150 Supplies .....................151 Ink Cartridges ..................151 CDs and DVDs ..................152 Transporting Your DiscMaster unit............153 DiscMaster 101P AutoPrinter and CD/DVD Publisher FAQ....155 Robotic Issues..................155 Printing Issues..................156 General Issues ..................158 FCC Compliance Statement..............161...

  • Page 7: Discmaster 101P - Introduction

    Though both units share most functions, certain software and disc burning operations mentioned in this manual do not apply to the DiscMaster 101P Auto Printer. Hereafter both the DiscMaster 101P CD/DVD Publisher and the DiscMaster 101P Auto Printer will be referred to as the DiscMaster unit unless features specific to each unit need to be noted.

  • Page 8: Unpacking And Inspection

    Open the parts box and verify that all of listed parts are included with your unit: DiscMaster 101P CD/DVD Publisher OR DiscMaster 101P Auto Printer (2) Black plastic disc baskets 12VDC 4.16A Power Supply...

  • Page 9: The Printer Parts

    The Printer Parts The illustration below shows the DiscMaster 101P CD/DVD Publisher (the DiscMaster 101P Auto Printer is the same with the exclusion of the CD/DVD Recorder and its associated parts) with the front cover open to help you get to know your printer components.
  • Page 10 The Output Disc Basket is where the Disc Transport Robot places the completed Printed/Burned discs during normal operation. The CD/DVD Recorder is the unit in the DiscMaster 101P CD/DVD Publisher where data is burned onto the blank ink-jet Printable discs.

  • Page 11: The Quick Start Guide

    The Quick Start Guide To properly and quickly install your DiscMaster unit and the DiscWorks software, please follow the included Quickstart Guide. The following sections of this manual give the same information though with more detailed information.

  • Page 12: Step 1 - Insert Software Cd

    DiscStudio to avoid having two copies in different locations. See page 148 for this procedure. Always place the DiscMaster 101P Setup CD into the CD-ROM or DVD drive of your computer, BEFORE connecting your computer to the DiscMaster unit.
  • Page 13 DO NOT click NEXT at this point. Note: If this screen does not appear you can manually execute the setup program by browsing to the drive in to which you placed the DiscMaster 101P Setup CD and double click the Setup.exe program on the CD.

  • Page 14: Step 2 - Plug In

    Step 2 – Plug In Unpack the AC Adapter plug-in to the nearest AC power outlet and plug-in the male DC plug to the rear female power port of the DiscMaster unit. DO NOT PRESS THE POWER BUTTON at this time.

  • Page 15: Step 3 - Remove Foam

    Step 3 – Remove Foam After power is applied, the Disc Transport Robot will move from the park position. Lift the front cover and remove the 2 foam blocks as shown. If the robot has not moved, ensure that the power adapter is correctly plugged in.

  • Page 16: Step 4 - Connecting The Discmaster

    Step 4 – Connecting the DiscMaster With your computer turned on, plug the flat end of the USB cable (1) into an available USB 2.0 connection on your computer. Plug the square end of the cable (2) into the USB port on the DiscMaster.

  • Page 17: Step 5 - Power On

    To ensure the correct version of the driver is installed DO NOT let Windows automatically install a driver for your DiscMaster unit. Only install an approved driver from your DiscMaster 101P CD-ROM. Now you can either go Step 6 which installs the DiscWorks software or skip ahead to Step 7 which installs only the printer driver and you may install DiscWorks at a later time.

  • Page 18: Step 6 - Installing Discworks

    Step 6 – Installing DiscWorks In Step 1 (page 15) you inserting the software CD and DiscWorks opened the window shown below. Once you have completed the previous steps (Steps 2-5), click “Next” on the installer screen. Follow the onscreen wizard to install DiscWorks.

  • Page 19: Step 7 - Install Print Driver

    Step 7 – Install Print Driver Windows will automatically detect the DiscMaster unit and display the following screen. Select the option “No, not at this time.” Then click “Next.”...
  • Page 20 Step 7 – Install Print Driver (continued) Select the option “Install from a list or specific location (Advanced)”. Then select “Next.”...
  • Page 21 Step 7 – Install Print Driver (continued) Then select “Search removable media (floppy, CD-ROM...)” Then “Next” (see following image): Once your computer locates and begins copying the drivers from the Systor DiscMaster 101P CD-ROM the message below will appear. Select “Continue Anyway.”...
  • Page 22 Step 7 – Install Print Driver (continued) After the DiscMaster driver installation has completed, the following screen will appear. Click “Finish.”...

  • Page 23: Step 8 - Disc Baskets

    Take note that the notches in the front of the baskets and the rounded rectangle in the center these must be placed correctly to correspond with the notches on the base of the DiscMaster 101P. Incorrect alignment may result in improper operation and damage...

  • Page 24: Step 9 - Install Ink

    Step 9 – Install Ink Open the front cover (the red “Status” light will begin to blink), and press the ink button circled in the picture below. This will move the Disc Transport Robot to the left, and move the cartridge holders to an accessible position. Remove the ink cartridges from their packaging.
  • Page 25 Step 9 – Install Ink (continued) Following the illustration below: Place your fingers behind the tabs on the front of each ink holder. Lift the covers upward to open. Place the ink cartridges into their respective holders taking note to use the correct color-coded holder.

  • Page 26: Step 10 - Start Discdirect

    Step 10 – Start DiscDirect Click on Start > Programs > Systor Systems > DiscDirect (or, simply click on the desktop shortcut to DiscDirect. The first time you run DiscDirect you may be asked to update the firmware. Click yes to continue.

  • Page 27: Step 11 - Ink Alignment

    Step 11 - Ink Alignment You should now see the following message (below) on your screen. If you do not see this make sure DiscDirect is running, raise the lid, and press the Control Button on the DiscMaster unit. Confirm that the ink cartridges are installed, and close the lid.

  • Page 28: Step 12 - Load Printable Disc

    Step 12 – Load Printable Disc Place two blank Ink-jet Printable discs into the Left Input Disc Basket as shown. When finished, close the front cover.

  • Page 29: Step 13 - Cartridge Setup

    Step 13 – Cartridge Setup Once the discs are loaded in the DiscMaster unit and the cover is closed, click YES in the DiscDirect window from Step 11 (page 29). You will now see the following window: Specify the types of cartridges that you have installed, and whether or not you have previously used them.
  • Page 30 Step 13 – Cartridge Setup (continued) On the next screen “Prepare for Alignment,” simply click Continue. The DiscMaster unit will pick one disc from the Input Disc Basket, print an alignment image on it and move it into the Output Basket.

  • Page 31: Step 14 - Best Arrows

    Step 14 – Best Arrows Remove the finished disc and examine the arrows printed on it. Below are examples of good and bad arrow selections: In the next step, you will be prompted to select the best choice among the arrows printed onto your disc.
  • Page 32 Step 15 – Alignment Numbers Using your best judgment pick the arrow that stands out the most on each line. If two arrows stand out equally choose the number in between (i.e., if 8 and 10 look the same, choose 9). Taking note of each letter (A, B, C or D) next to each arrow.
  • Page 33 Step 15 – Alignment Numbers (continued) After that this a window may open on your desktop (see following image). If it does not close automatically click Cancel. The main DiscDirect window will then open. Close DiscDirect for the time being.

  • Page 34: Step 16 - Calibrate Print Position

    The first time you run DiscStudio a Print Setup window will prompt you to select a printer. Please select DiscMaster 101P from the drop down menu and click OK. DiscStudio must be aligned to your printer before you can print CDs or DVDs accurately.
  • Page 35 Step 16 – Calibrate Print Position (continued) The following window will appear: This window provides adjustment for the X and Y positions of the printed image. Don't try to set them manually at this point. Click the Print Alignment Image button in the lower left corner of this window but keep the window open, the DiscMaster unit will pick up a disc from the Input Basket and begin to print.
  • Page 36 Step 16 – Calibrate Print Position (continued) When the disc has finished printing and placed the disc in the Output Disc Basket and the Disc Transport Robot has stopped moving, raise the front cover and remove the printed disc. The printed disc will look like the following image:...
  • Page 37 Step 16 – Calibrate Print Position (continued) Place this disc back into the Input Disc Basket with the arrow on the printed disc pointing directly towards the front of the DiscMaster unit as shown: Close the DiscMaster unit cover and now click the “OK” button in the onscreen window.
  • Page 38 Step 16 – Calibrate Print Position (continued) X Axis alignment Examine the printed CD carefully looking first at the area marked X Axis. Note that (in this grayscale example) the tip of the arrow points to the right edge of the blue line within the letter G. Noting that the actual printed color lines are Green, Blue, Red and Yellow in that order as they go from right to left in this example.
  • Page 39 Step 16 – Calibrate Print Position (continued) To adjust the X Axis alignment, use the Right and Left arrows to scroll through the letters and colors to match as closely as possible those on the printed disc. Note: The values for your printer will almost certainly differ from those shown here, which are examples for illustration only.
  • Page 40 Step 16 – Calibrate Print Position (continued) Y Axis alignment Now examine the area of the CD marked Y Axis. Note that (in this grayscale example) the tip of the arrow points to the beginning edge of the green line within the letter G. Noting that the actual printed color lines are Green, Blue, Red and Yellow in that order as they go from bottom to top in this example.
  • Page 41 Step 16 – Calibrate Print Position (continued) The tip of the black arrow is at the beginning of the green band under the letter G. To adjust the Y Axis alignment, use the Up and Down arrows to scroll through the letters and colors to match as closely as possible those on the printed disc.

  • Page 42: Discdirect - Printing And Burning

    CD/DVD Publishing and gives you full control over all operations of your DiscMaster. DiscDirect software will work with your DiscMaster 101P Auto Printer but due to the lack of a CD/DVD writer the burning functions listed in this manual will be disabled.
  • Page 43 DiscDirect – Printing and Burning (continued) The DiscDirect main window will look like this: You will notice along the left hand side of the window there are a number of radio buttons that let you select the type of job you wish to send to your DiscMaster unit.
  • Page 44 DiscDirect – Printing and Burning (continued) The list window that appears in the middle of the screen shows current jobs that were created in DiscDirect in the order which they were created. This queue list allows you to see the jobs as they are sent to the DiscMaster unit, but also allows you to enable/disable jobs individually or enable/disable all current jobs and allows you to change the order in which the jobs will be sent by selecting the...

  • Page 45: Job Types

    Job Types The following are all the job types that can be performed by your DiscMaster unit with the DiscDirect software, and a short description of their purpose and advantages. The Job Types are selected by clicking the different buttons located at the lower left hand side of the main screen: Note: a current DiscDirect job may be saved at any point by clicking on File >...

  • Page 46: Print Only Mode

    Print Only Mode This option allows you to select an image created in DiscStudio (see page 83) or any supported image file and print it on a single or multiple CD/DVD discs. The DiscMaster unit Disc Transport Robot automatically moves the disc from the Input Disc Basket into the printing tray then after printing moves the printed disc to the Output Disc Basket.

  • Page 47: Data Burn Mode

    Data Burn Mode Data Burn Mode uses the integrated CD/DVD recorder in the DiscMaster 101P CD/DVD Publisher to burn data files or disc images onto the specified number of CD/DVD discs. The Disc Transport Robot automatically moves the disc from the Input Disc Basket into the CD/DVD recorder then after recording moves the recorded disc to the Output Disc Basket.
  • Page 48 Data Burn Mode (continued) Options are discussed on page 53. New / Edit brings up the following screen: Upper left box displays all of the folders/files on your computer. This is where you can navigate through your computer to select files to add to your project.
  • Page 49 Data Burn Mode (continued) Select File allows you to select a file from your computer to burn to a disc, such as an ISO (disc image file), or a .dwd file (a Data Burn project previously created in DiscDirect). Please note the small box in the upper right. Click here to select the type of media (CD-R/RW, DVD+-R/RW or DVD+-R/DL) that you will be burning to.
  • Page 50 Data Burn Mode (continued) Example When you have all the files you wish to be burned to disc (see example above) and have selected the type of media, click the Finish button which will prompt you to specify a file name. If you select No to naming the file, DiscDirect will name your project temp.dwd by default.

  • Page 51: Options Button

    Options Button This window allows you to select the type of disc you wish to create. You can create either a CD-ROM/CDDA which is used for almost all general purpose CD players, or a CD-XA which should only be used for very specific applications. Test Write lets you test the compatibility of your disc media with the job to be burned without actually burning the disc.
  • Page 52 Options Button (continued) File Tree Mode allows you to select how the burned disc will be read. In most cases you should leave both ISO 9660 Level 2 AND Joliet checked. This allows wider compatibility of your burned disc with most available CD/DVD readers. Sub Channel Repair should always be checked.

  • Page 53: Audio Burn Mode

    Audio Burn Mode This creates an audio disc that is playable in any music CD player. Audio Burn also gives you the option to print your own label onto the completed disc (see Print Only Mode on page 48), in which case after the disc is removed from the CD/DVD recorder it is placed into the printing tray to be printed before finally being placed into the Output Disc Basket.
  • Page 54 Audio Burn Mode (continued) Audio Files to Burn lists the name of the current burn job to be written with the DiscMaster 101P CD/DVD Publisher. The New/Edit button opens the window shown below where you can drag and drop individual files to create a disc to be burned (see following image).
  • Page 55 Audio Burn Mode (continued) The top left panel in the window shows a tree view of all the files on your computer. The lower left panel shows all the files within any folder selected in the top left panel. The right panel is where you drag and drop files to be burned to your audio CD.

  • Page 56: Mixed Burn Mode

    Mixed Burn Mode Mixed Burn Mode allows you to create a disc with both an Audio section, and a Data section (called CD-Extra). You may add audio tracks at the beginning of the disc, and also create a data portion on the disc (see image): Quantity is where you can manually enter the number of discs you would like to label, or, you may put a check mark by Until Empty,...
  • Page 57 Mixed Burn Mode (continued) New / Edit brings up the following screen: Please note the Audio and Data Buttons on the upper right. The Audio section is always appears first on a Mixed Burn disc. Upon opening this window, the Audio button will be highlighted. Simply navigate around your computer, in the upper-left window, and select the audio tracks that you wish to burn to your disc.
  • Page 58 Mixed Burn Mode (continued) When finished with the audio portion, click the Data button. The screen will change slightly and allow you to add files to your disc (see image): When you have chosen all the files you wish to be burned to disc (see example above) and have named the audio CD to be burned, click the Finish button which will bring you back to the main window.
  • Page 59 DVD Video Burn Mode This is used to burn a DVD Video disc playable in most consumer DVD disc players. To burn a disc in the mode a preexisting “VIDEO_TS” folder must already have been created of your source material from within another program (DiscDirect will not burn encrypted files within a VIDEO_TS directory as used in most commercial titles).

  • Page 60: Disc To Image Mode

    Disc to Image Mode This option is only enabled by turning Enable Advanced Features under the tools menu. This is a used to “rip” a disc to your computer. If your source is a data disc, an “ISO” (a single file, containing the entire contents of the disc) will be saved to your computer.
  • Page 61 Source Drive DiscDirect will scan your computer for available CD/DVD drives, to use as a reader “source” drive. Note: You may also use the drive inside your DiscMaster 101P AP Publisher as the “source”. Folder to Save Images This is optional. If selected (by clicking...

  • Page 62: Streaming Mode

    Streaming Mode This option is only enabled by turning Enable Advanced Features under the tools menu. Note: This option CANNOT be used to copy copy-protected discs. Streaming Mode will "rip" and then burn discs placed into the Input Disc Basket. To do this, mix any number of master and blank discs in a stack in the Input Disc Basket.
  • Page 63 Streaming Mode (continued) Folder to Save Images This is optional. If selected (by clicking the Select Directory button), in addition to copying the disc, an ISO file (or a set of WAV files, if source is an audio CD), will be written to the path that you specify.

  • Page 64: Auto Insert Mode

    CD/DVD drive. Using the DiscDirect Auto Insert mode and linking it to iTunes, the DiscMaster 101P CD/DVD Publisher will automatically load all music CDs loaded into the Input Disc Basket, rip them with the Internal CD/DVD Recorder and then save them in a format specified by iTunes such as MP3, AAC or AIF.

  • Page 65: Auto Insert Example

    Auto Insert Mode (continued) Below are the command line variables that you may use in the command line arguments to the external application: __SERIAL__ is replaced with disc serial number __DRIVE__ is replaced with drive letter (e.g. C) __LABEL__ is replaced with disc label __SIZE__ is replaced with disc size in bytes __ID__ is replaced with a unique number __ARTIST__ is replaced with disc artist...

  • Page 66: Open Jobs Tab

    Open Jobs Tab This option is only enabled by turning Enable Queue under the tools menu. From the main screen of DiscDirect, please click on Tools > Enable Queue. This will change your screen to look like the following:...
  • Page 67 Open Jobs Tab (continued) This mode (as opposed to “Enable Wizard” mode) is for more advanced users and is not necessary unless you are going to be doing a combination of multiple jobs of varying types (see image): All of the Job Types work as previously mentioned but this allows you to easily setup jobs of different types and set their priority and walk away letting the DiscMaster unit do its work without any user intervention.

  • Page 68: File Types

    File Types Below is a list of file types associated with DiscDirect and DiscStudio: .dwd – a Data Burn job for DiscDirect .dwa – an Audio Burn job for DiscDirect .dwm – a Mixed Burn job for DiscDirect .dwq – save the list of jobs in the Queue in DiscDirect .dst –...

  • Page 69: Discdirect Properties

    DiscDirect. Enable Kiosk Mode changes the DiscMaster 101P CD/DVD Publisher from normal mode and allows printing and burning of up to 100 discs per session. Systor Kiosk Kit must be installed to enable this.
  • Page 70 CD/DVD recorder read and write speed allow you to change the maximum speed of the reading and writing. Although the DiscMaster 101P will default to the fastest speed of the installed CD/DVD recorder there are times you will want to slow the drives down.

  • Page 71: Unit Properties

    Unit Properties From the main window, click on Tools > Unit Properties: Auto Calibrate Robotics will run the calibration test on the currently selected DiscMaster unit and automatically set the internal “settings” for the Disc Transport Robot. Before clicking the Auto Calibrate Robotics button make sure that the Robotic Offsets are all set to zero.
  • Page 72 Unit Properties (Continued) Auto Calibrate Media will run a simulated disc print to the DiscMaster unit to test for function of the internal sensors. Print Tray Disc Detect will manually change the settings of the internal disc detect sensors. Used for factory calibration and testing, settings should not be changed.

  • Page 73: Sample Session: Burning A Cd/Dvd

    This tutorial will walk you through one of the available CD/DVD burning options offered in the DiscDirect software included with your DiscMaster 101P CD/DVD Publisher. Open the DiscDirect program and click the “Open Jobs” tab and the following screen will appear:...
  • Page 74 Sample Session: Burning a CD/DVD (continued) Click on Data Burn job type. The screen will change to the following:...
  • Page 75 Sample Session: Burning a CD/DVD (continued) Click the New/Edit button to open the following window: First select the type of Media you wish to use from the pull down menu at the upper right hand side. Now navigate through the files in the tree view in the upper left hand panel noting that the view will change in the lower panel as you select from the folders in the upper panel.
  • Page 76 Sample Session: Burning a CD/DVD (continued) As you drag in files to be burned you will see the size bar at the bottom of this window scroll from left to right as the maximum capacity of the selected disc is reached. Don't let the size bar run into the red region! Red means that you have exceeded the preset capacity limit of the disc.
  • Page 77 When you are finished you will return to the main window. name of the disc you created is shown in the Job Settings window. All that is left to do is load the DiscMaster 101P CD/DVD Publisher with the correct blank media.
  • Page 78 Sample Session: Burning a CD/DVD (continued) Open the Front Cover of your DiscMaster 101P CD/DVD Publisher. Load the Input Disc Basket with a blank disc of the type matching those you selected in the media window. Close the Front Cover and go back to the DiscDirect window.
  • Page 79 Sample Session: Burning a CD/DVD (continued) Click the GO button. This will send the job to the DiscMaster 101P CD/DVD Publisher and the Disc Transport Robot will pick a disc from the Input Disc Basket and load it into the CD/DVD Recorder.
  • Page 80 Transport Robot will pick up the disc from the tray and place it into the Output Disc Basket. When the Disc Transport Robot has stopped moving you may then open the front cover and remove your disc. Congratulations! You have now burned your first disc using DiscDirect and the DiscMaster 101P.

  • Page 81: Discstudio - Graphics Design

    DiscStudio – Graphics Design The DiscStudio software included with your printer is a full featured software solution for the design and printing of full color labels directly onto ink-jet Printable CD/DVD discs with your new DiscMaster unit. Installation DiscStudio is installed automatically when the DiscWorks software and drivers are installed.

  • Page 82: Navigation

    Navigation The DiscStudio window is divided into several main sections, as shown in the illustration below. Drawing These tools let you draw and manipulate objects of Tools various shapes. You can set line colors, fill colors and gradients, move objects in front of or behind others, and select a grid to make alignment easier.

  • Page 83: Included Fonts, Backgrounds And Clipart

    These fonts extend the selection you already have installed in Windows. By default you'll find these fonts in: C:\Program Files\Systor Systems\DiscWorks\Fonts The fonts are not installed within Windows for use in other programs and are only used within the DiscStudio program. This avoids slow Windows performance that may occur when large numbers of fonts are installed.

  • Page 84: Opening And Saving Files

    Opening and Saving Files To open or save files, or start working on a new label, click on the File option in the upper left of the DiscStudio window. Labels can be opened and saved as single composite files, which include backgrounds, artwork and text.

  • Page 85: Opening A File

    Opening and Saving Files (continued) Opening a File Select File > Open to open an existing label file and if the current label has not been saved prompt you to save it. Note: DiscStudio label files have the extension .dst. The default folder is the MyDocuments folder unless you have changed this when saving a file previously.

  • Page 86: Selecting A Template

    To select a template, click the Select Template button (top right of the Disc Studio screen) and choose a suitable template from the list. The Systor DiscMaster 101P should be selected by default. If you are going to print to another printer (i.e., a desk jet, or laser...

  • Page 87: Cd/Dvd Disc Settings

    CD/DVD that you are printing on from the drop down list, by clicking on the down arrow to the right. If these options are not shown make sure that DiscMaster 101P CD/DVD AutoPrinter is selected from your templates as previously shown.

  • Page 88: Using The Drawing Tools

    CD/DVD Disc Settings (continued) You can also adjust templates to suit your requirements using the sliders or input windows in the Templates section, shown below: All dimensions are in inches (or Metric if selected), and can be set either by moving the sliders or typing values into the text boxes. The changes appear immediately in the Drawing Area of the window.

  • Page 89: Using The Drawing Tools

    Using the Drawing Tools The drawing tools are available from the Drawing Tools section of the interface (shown at the right). To use a tool, click one of the buttons and then click in the drawing area to build your object. To help you align objects accurately, a grid is available by clicking the grid button below the drawing tools:...

  • Page 90: General Notes

    General Notes To draw any object, click the button for the object's tool, and then click with in the drawing area. When you are done, finish the object either by double clicking on the last handle (see image, below) or by releasing the mouse button and clicking once in the same position (as described for each tool in the sections below).
  • Page 91 General Notes (continued) Selecting and Adjusting Objects To select a closed object (rectangle, circle, etc.) left click anywhere within the object. When selected, small black, square handles will appear. Click and drag a handle to reshape or resize that object. To select a line object (curved or straight), left-click anywhere on the line.

  • Page 92: Description Of The Drawing Tools

    Description of the Drawing Tools Note: The following sections refer frequently to Line and Fill properties. For detailed information, see page 109. Open Curve Tool Function Draws a curved line. Position Features Line properties The Open Curve tool lets you draw curved lines. Click the button then click and release to set the starting point in the drawing area.

  • Page 93: Closed Curve Tool

    Description of the Drawing Tools (continued) Closed Curve Tool Draws a curved line with the ends Function connected to make a solid object. Position Line and fill properties, background, Features clipart The Closed Curve tool lets you draw shapes with curved sides. Unlike the Open Curve tool these shapes are closed and can be filled.

  • Page 94: Freehand

    Description of the Drawing Tools (continued) Freehand Draws a freehand shape made of straight line Function segments Position Line properties (for closed shapes use Polygon Features Tool) The Freehand tool lets you draw an object made of line segments. Unlike the Polygon tool (see below) the object is a line, and even if you attempt to close it by putting the end point on the starting point, it remains a line and can not be filled.

  • Page 95: Polygon

    Description of the Drawing Tools (continued) Polygon Draws a closed freehand shape made of Function straight line segments. Position Features Line and fill properties, background, clipart The Polygon tool works much like the Freehand tool, but it creates closed shapes that can be filled. As you create fixed points you'll see that the last one is always connected back to the starting point.

  • Page 96: Rectangle

    Description of the Drawing Tools (continued) Rectangle Function Draws a rectangle (including squares). Position Line and fill properties, background, Features clipart The Rectangle tool draws a rectangle starting from the first point you click. Click the Rectangle tool, click where you want the first corner to be, then hold and drag to set the size and shape.

  • Page 97: Rounded Rectangle

    Description of the Drawing Tools (continued) Rounded Rectangle Function Draws a rectangle with rounded corners. Position Line and fill properties, background, Features clipart The Rounded Rectangle tool behaves much like the Rectangle tool, but lets you have rounded corners. Click where you want the first corner to be, then hold and drag to set the size and shape.

  • Page 98: Ellipse

    Description of the Drawing Tools (continued) Ellipse Function Draws an ellipse (including circles) Position Line and fill properties, background, Features clipart The Ellipse tool lets you draw ellipses and circles. Click where you want one "corner" of the ellipse frame, and drag to create the size and shape you want.

  • Page 99: Halo

    Description of the Drawing Tools (continued) Halo Draws an elliptical "ring" or halo Function (including circular). Position Line and fill properties, background, Features clipart The Halo tool draws a 360° solid elliptical arc such as the one shown at the left, below: When selected, the shape of the inner ellipse can be changed by moving the Inner Shape handle in two dimensions.

  • Page 100: Arc

    Description of the Drawing Tools (continued) Draws an elliptical arc (including circular Function arcs) Position Line and fill properties, background, Features clipart An elliptical arc looks like this: It is a solid object that can be filled. The position and shape can be adjusted in a variety of ways.
  • Page 101 Description of the Drawing Tools (continued) Arc (continued) The Inner Shape handle moves in two dimensions to control the shape of the inner ellipse only. Use any of the outer handles to control the shape of the outer ellipse. Use the grid to help adjust the arc to be circular, if required.

  • Page 102: Line

    Description of the Drawing Tools (continued) Line Function Draws a straight line. Position Features Line properties The Line tool draws a straight line at any angle between any two points. Click the tool, click and hold to set the starting point, drag the line to set the angle and length, then release and click again to set the end point.

  • Page 103: Clipart

    Description of the Drawing Tools (continued) Clipart Draws an elliptical "ring" or halo (including Function circular). Position Features Line and fill properties, background, clipart The Clipart Tool, allows you to insert an image onto your label. It can be from the clipart library, or an image of your own. Simply click on the Clipart Tool, and then click anywhere in the drawing area.

  • Page 104: Arrow

    Description of the Drawing Tools (continued) Arrow Function Draws a straight arrow in any direction Position Features Line properties, arrow properties The Arrow tool works just like the Line tool but generates heads and tails for the arrows. Click the tool, click the point where you want the arrow “head”...

  • Page 105: Text

    Description of the Drawing Tools (continued) Text Function Places straight or curved text on the label. Position Features Text properties The Text tool lets you place text anywhere on the drawing area. The font, size, color, edge and shadow properties can be set using the text properties, either before or after the text is created.

  • Page 106: Manipulating Objects

    Manipulating Objects The attributes of objects can be changed by selecting the object and then utilizing the options on the right (see image):...
  • Page 107 Manipulating Objects (continued) Shape: Any selected shape (other than line or arrow), may be changed to another shape, by selecting another shape from the dropdown box (see image): Keep Symmetric: When checked, if the shape is resized, it will be centered, and will also be sized symmetrically.
  • Page 108 Manipulating Objects (continued) Border: The border of objects may be changed here (Color, Size, Dash style, and Cap style). See image: Arrow: The properties of an arrow (Begin Style & Size, End Style & Size), may be changed from the following section (see image): Defaults: The defaults button (lower right of window) can be very useful.

  • Page 109: Line And Fill Properties

    Line and Fill Properties DiscStudio lets you set a number of parameters that control both lines and fills (the color, background, patterns and images that fill areas of solid figures). You can set these properties before or after an object is created, and you can set properties that apply to all subsequently created objects until they are changed.

  • Page 110: Patterns And Gradients

    Line and Fill Properties (continued) Patterns and Gradients In addition to solid and transparent colors, objects can be filled with an image, gradients, and patterns. An image is a graphic file on your computer (such as the included clipart or your own image). A gradient is a combination of colors where one color gradually shifts to another color.

  • Page 111: Fill Image

    Line and Fill Properties (continued) Fill Image Select this to fill the selected object with an image (such as the included clipart or your own image):...

  • Page 112: Fill Pattern

    Line and Fill Properties (continued) Fill Pattern Select this to apply a pattern to an object. The following window will appear where you can choose the pattern, and the colors for the pattern:...

  • Page 113: Fill Gradient

    Line and Fill Properties (continued) Fill Gradient Select this to apply a gradient fill to an object. The following window will appear where you can choose the colors, transparency, and shading style:...

  • Page 114: Duplicating Objects

    Duplicating Objects Objects can be duplicated and used as often as required. Each duplicate is actually a new object, so its properties can be adjusted after it has been created. For example, you could have the same object in different places on your label, but having different colors in each place.

  • Page 115: Using Levels

    Using Levels DiscStudio provides extensive level support. This allows objects to be moved in front of or behind other objects. Used in conjunction with transparency, a useful range of effects may be obtained. Click on Arrange in the upper left of the main window (see image): To utilize these functions, simply select an object, and then choose one of the above options to change its order on the page.
  • Page 116 Using Levels (continued) Next, we will select the ellipse and slide it so that it overlaps the rectangle. The ellipse appears to slide behind the rectangle because its level is behind the level of the rectangle. Note: Objects are created in the foreground, so more recent objects will appear to be in front of older ones.

  • Page 117: Transparency And Levels

    Transparency and Levels Transparency can be used with levels to allow objects to "show through" other objects. In the left image below, the ellipse is behind an opaque rectangle (the rectangle's transparency is zero). In the right image, the rectangle's transparency has been set to 50%.

  • Page 118: Zoom

    Zoom You can zoom in and out to make working with small objects easier using the three Zoom buttons: Zoom in makes the image larger Zoom out makes the image smaller Zoom full size returns to the full sized label When you click a zoom tool, the mouse pointer changes to a magnifying glass with a + (zoom in) or –...

  • Page 119: Using Backgrounds And Clipart

    Using Backgrounds and Clipart DiscStudio includes a large selection of backgrounds and clipart. These are stored in subfolders of the DiscStudio program folder, and are shown as thumbnails when you use the Select Background or Select Clip Art buttons. Backgrounds can be applied to either the entire CD/DVD or to any selected object.

  • Page 120: Adjusting The Background Image

    Using Backgrounds and Clipart (continued) Adjusting the Background Image Once a background has been applied, click Adjust Background to open the adjustment overlay. Use the arrows (or type in + or – X and Y values) to move the left, right, top or bottom margins of the background image, and the Background Scale slider, to adjust the size of the image within the design area.

  • Page 121: Adding Your Own Backgrounds Or Clipart

    Using Backgrounds and Clipart (continued) Adding Your Own Backgrounds or Clipart Bitmap images created by other graphics programs, imported from digital cameras, scanners or any other source can be used by DiscStudio as backgrounds or clipart. Usable Image Types You can add images with any of the following formats: Type Extension Notes...

  • Page 122: Insert Data Field

    Insert Data Field In addition to the text formatting functions outlined earlier, there is a “Data” function, which has been added to DiscStudio (see image). These buttons are visible in the lower right of the screen, when a text box is being edited or created: Selecting this option you will see the following window: These are helpful features to add data functions to your label.

  • Page 123: Data Field List

    Insert Data Field (continued) Data Field List: Select this option to see the following window: This is used to store Data Fields that you have created. In the example above, three have been created, and can easily be added, edited or deleted by the buttons on the right.

  • Page 124: Text

    Text DiscStudio offers a wide range of text options. Adding Text to your Label To add text to your label click the Text tool button, then move the mouse pointer to the approximate position in which you want the text to appear, and click again. Note: We recommend adding text as the last step in creating your label because, text with complex formatting involves considerable computing time and may slow down moving, adjusting or creating...

  • Page 125: A Sample Text Session

    A Sample Text Session The simplest way to explain the use and the associated options and effects of the text tool is to use an example and create some fancy text for a label. Once you understand the steps involved, you'll be able to experiment and create virtually any effect you want.

  • Page 126: Step 2 - Setting The Typeface And Size

    A Sample Text Session (continued) Step 2 – Setting the Typeface and Size Click on the existing text in the drawing area. Click the Font tab. The new window lets you select Font, Font Style and Size, as well as a couple of simple effects. We're going to use a more entertaining font: House of Fun.

  • Page 127: Wordwrap

    A Sample Text Session (continued) Wordwrap As you are typing text in the text area on the right of the screen, the text box will automatically resize itself. For an example, see the images below. In the second box, the Enter key has been pressed after the word “some,”...
  • Page 128 A Sample Text Session (continued) The style of the text may also be changed (see image): This function allows the user to have unparalleled control over the positioning of the text. This is a very powerful function and warrants taking the time to experiment with it in order to achieve optimum results.

  • Page 129: Effects

    A Sample Text Session (continued) Effects By clicking the Effects tab additional effects can be applied to your text. See image below:...

  • Page 130: Edge

    A Sample Text Session (continued) Edge: The outer edge of the text can be changed from the Style pull-down menu (this is different from the Styles under the Format menu): The Size menu underneath the Style pull down menu is used to change the width of the effect when using the Glowing and Neon styles.
  • Page 131 A Sample Text Session (continued) Shadow effects can also be applied to your text (see following image). To utilize Shadow effects, place a check in the Enable box. The X and Y positions of the shadow may be adjusted. In addition, the shadow of the text may also be blurred and / or made partially transparent: Summary...

  • Page 132: Questions And Answers (Faq) Discstudio

    Questions and Answers (FAQ) DiscStudio In this section you will find answers to some questions that may arise during the operation of DiscStudio: Q. Why can't I import a particular TIFF file for use as a background? A. TIFF allows programmers to select from a wide array of optional features depending on their requirements.
  • Page 133 Questions and Answers (FAQ) (continued) Q. DiscStudio occasionally crashes or exhibits odd behavior (objects can't be selected "ghost" images appear, etc.). A. Make sure you have the latest updates for your version of Windows. Some errors of this type have been traced to the use of an outdated version of the "gdiplus.dll"...
  • Page 134 Questions and Answers (FAQ) (continued) Q. How can I delete a background image? I added the image when I started my drawing and now I don't want it, but UNDO would cause me to lose all the changes since then. A.

  • Page 135: Sample Session: Printing A Cd/Dvd

    Sample Session: Printing a CD/DVD Printer Properties Setup As installed, the printer driver is set for optimal printing for most Ink-jet Printable discs. The following shows you how to change the settings to suit your taste and your particular media. To change these settings run DiscStudio.
  • Page 136 Sample Session: Printing a CD/DVD (continued) Click File > Printer Setup to open the following window: If you have more than one printer installed on your computer make sure “SySTOR DiscMaster 101P” is selected in the pull down Name window.
  • Page 137 To change specific quality settings from their defaults, click the Properties button. This will open the Document Properties window shown below: Since the DiscMaster 101P will always automatically load a disc for a print job your Paper Source will always be set to “Automatically Select”.
  • Page 138 Sample Session: Printing a CD/DVD (continued) The Quality setting simply determines the DPI (dots per inch) being printed. Best setting is 4800 DPI on glossy media and 2400 DPI on all other media, Normal setting is 600 DPI, and Draft setting is 300 DPI. 1200 DPI can be selected from the Advanced options when the Custom checkbox is checked.

  • Page 139: Printing A Cd/Dvd

    Sample Session: Printing a CD/DVD (continued) Printing a CD/DVD This is a short tutorial to get you up to speed on the easiest way to print an image created in DiscStudio onto an ink-jet printable CD or DVD disc. Run DiscDirect and the following screen will appear:...
  • Page 140 Sample Session: Printing a CD/DVD (continued) If the screen looks different than this, click on the Open Jobs tab. Then Under Job Type click Print Only. This will change the window to this:...
  • Page 141 Sample Session: Printing a CD/DVD (continued) Now click on the DiscStudio button in the lower right of the screen. This will open the DiscStudio program showing the following window:...
  • Page 142 Sample Session: Printing a CD/DVD (continued) As stated earlier, the options for creating a label in DiscStudio allow for an almost infinite variety of design options. For this tutorial, the simplest way to create a label will be shown. From the above window click the Background Image button on the right hand side of this window.
  • Page 143 Sample Session: Printing a CD/DVD (continued) Again, for this tutorial you will just be shown the basics of the DiscStudio software. Select the 3dclocks.jpg image, then click the Open button. This will bring you back to the main DiscStudio window with the 3dclocks.jpg image centered in the window as shown:...
  • Page 144 Sample Session: Printing a CD/DVD (continued) Now click the File > Save As, to open a standard Windows save dialog: DiscStudio saves its created labels as .dst files, so select where you want this label to be saved, type a name for it, then click Save. In this example we have saved it to the My Documents folder and named it sample.dst.
  • Page 145 Sample Session: Printing a CD/DVD (continued) You will see that the file path of the saved file was automatically placed into the Printer Label box. The DiscDirect window will now show the following:...
  • Page 146 Sample Session: Printing a CD/DVD (continued) Open the front cover of your DiscMaster 101P. Load the Input Disc Basket with a few ink-jet printable discs as shown. Close the front cover and go back to the DiscDirect window:...
  • Page 147 For this tutorial leave the Quantity at 1. Now click the GO button in the lower right hand side to send this job to the DiscMaster 101P. Within a few seconds the Disc Transport Robot will pick a disc from the Input Disc Basket place it into the Print Tray and begin printing.

  • Page 148: Uninstalling Discstudio

    For a complete uninstallation, remove these entries and folders manually by deleting the folder: C:\Program Files\Systor Systems\DiscStudio (and all of its subdirectories). If you are uninstalling DiscStudio prior to installing DiscWorks, you...

  • Page 149: Supplies

    Supplies Ink Cartridges Your DiscMaster unit uses standard Lexmark ink cartridges which are widely available: Color – full ink: Lexmark 26 Color – half/full ink: Lexmark 27 Black – full ink: Lexmark 16 Black – half/full ink: Lexmark 17 Note: The full ink cartridges are more economical if you normally print many discs over a short period of time.

  • Page 150: Cds And Dvds

    Supplies (continued) CDs and DVDs Ink-jet printable CDs and DVDs are now widely available at computer and office supply stores. Your DiscMaster unit can use: Standard CD/DVD (normal or "full face ") Mini CD/DVD (normal or "full face") – requires an adaptor available at www.ESYSTOR.com Business Card CD/DVD in 63, 61 or 57 mm sizes –...

  • Page 151: Transporting Your Discmaster Unit

    Transporting Your DiscMaster unit IMPORTANT: Remove ALL ink cartridges from the DiscMaster unit PRIOR to shipping!!! Before transporting your DiscMaster unit you must do the following: With the printer powered ON, run the DiscDirect program and click on Tools > Unit Properties, to see the following screen: Click the Park for Shipping button.
  • Page 152 Transporting Your DiscMaster unit (continued) Carefully close the printer cover. Click the OK button. The printer will automatically turn off. The printer should now be packed in the original shipping carton, along with all of included accessories.

  • Page 153: Discmaster 101P Autoprinter And Cd/Dvd Publisher Faq

    DiscMaster 101P AutoPrinter and CD/DVD Publisher FAQ Robotic Issues Q: The picker head will not pick up CDs correctly or the picker won’t move far enough down to pick up. What causes this? A: First, you will want to open the lid and place something such as a folded piece of paper, cardboard, etc., into the sensor slot on the...

  • Page 154: Printing Issues

    If it will not pick with this test please contact Technical Support for further assistance. Q: I need to transport my unit and I can’t access the software to park the arm A: Place the foam in the right hand output bin. Hold down the power button and plug in only the power.
  • Page 155 Q: My image is not straight on the CD when it prints. The image overlaps onto the center. How can this be fixed? A: In Disc Studio, go to file > printer alignment > print alignment image. Once this prints, place the CD back into the tray or left basket with the arrow pointing out of the unit.

  • Page 156: General Issues

    A: Make sure there are no open windows asking you to align the print carts. A: Go into your Printers and Faxes menu and verify that the print job was sent to the DiscMaster 101P. General Issues Q: My unit is acting sporadically when powered up. The picker moves back and forward, and the tray won’t open –...
  • Page 157 Q: My copies won’t play. A: Verify that the unit is plugged directly into a USB 2.0 port in the back of your computer. A: Remove all external USB devices. This includes USB hubs, external hard drives, jump/flash drives, and other printers. Keyboards and mice are fine.
  • Page 158 Q: A disc is stuck on the tray of the printer A: Open the lid and press the power button. The printer tray will slide out. Closing the lid will allow the tray to retract. Q: When I open DiscDirect I get an error message saying the DiscMaster drivers are not installed.

  • Page 159: Fcc Compliance Statement

    FCC Compliance 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 161 Systor Systems Limited Warranty Limited One-Year Parts & Labor Warranty Systor Systems, Inc. or “Systor” warrants that the product purchased is free of defects in material and workmanship under normal use during the first year after the original purchase date. Should your product prove to be defective during the first year, please contact by phone or email Systor’s...
  • Page 162 Systor Systems, Inc is here to assist you with your product. We offer a one year product warranty to guarantee your product performs smoothly. Systor Systems Technical Support: 866-777-1766 techsupport@esystor.com Customer service and technical support representatives are available Monday through Friday, 7:30 am to 5:30 pm (PST).
  • Page 164 Copyright © 2008 Systor. All Rights Reserved. Manual revision 1.5...

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