Primera-technology Disc Publisher Pro Manuel d'utilisateur

020608-510914-(07)USER’S MANUALFor Macintosh and PC© 2008 All rights reservedAutomated Optical DiscDuplication & Printing SystemAutomated Optical

F. OVERVIEW OF OPERATIONYour new Publisher is an automated, precision device intendedfor continuous-duty publishing of discs. The following is adescri

4. The Recorder Trays then automatically shut. If a disc doesnot record properly (meaning that all or part of that disc isnot recordable), the Robot

8. Print time varies according to which print mode has beenselected (Section 3-A). In most cases, print time takes nomore than 2 minutes. After print

Section 2: Hardware and SoftwareSetupSetupThis section will describe the step-by-step process of setting upyour Publisher. This includes information o

c. Double-click on the Disc Publisher Pro Installer.mpkg fileicon. Follow the on-screen instructions.d. The volume containing the operating system sh

• Open the front cover of the Publisher• The Publisher will automatically position the cartridge carrier and Robotic Disc Transporter to the center po

Step 3: Connecting the USB 2.0 CableConnect the Publisher to your PC or Mac with your beige USB 2.0 Cable. If you are using a PC:If you are using a PC

You will see a notice like the one shown below depending onwhich operating system you are using. Click Install Anywayor Install this driver software a

2. Click Add. Select the Disc Publisher Pro from the list ofavailable printers. Click Add again.Step 4: Installing Ink Cartridges• With the cover open

Section 3: Creating Discs on a PCThere are two main components to creating discs, printing andburning. SureThing CD Labeler is used to design the prin

ii Notices: The information in this document is subject to change without notice. NO WARRANTY OFANY KIND IS MADE WITH REGARD TO THIS MATERIAL, INCLUD

3. The Publisher will close the drive and read the contentsof the disc. It will display disc type (CD/DVD) andshow the size of the disc in Megabytes.

4A2 - Double Click on the file to add it to your project.You may add any BMP, JPG or SureThing (.std) file.SureThing files are automatically formated

Choose the 120mm DiscTemplate from the window that appears.Using the buttons on the left navigation window, you mayadd your own background, choose a p

5. You can edit the print settings for this file bychanging the settings that appear.Several preset mediatypes that correspondwith the media availabea

B. USING PTPUBLISHERThe PTPublisher program is divided into six areas. Refer to thefollowing for a description of each area. 1. Open Project Panel Thi

4. Robot Status PanelThis panel displays a picture of currently connected robot. Thecurrent status is also displayed. Important errors such as lowink

C. CREATING A PRINT LABEL USING SURETHINGThe SureThing Disc Labeler software included with yourPublisher is a great tool for creating professional loo

4A. Open the text panel by clickingthe arrow on the text button.Add text by selecting one ofthe options below. To createtext that follows the curve of

Click on the Disc Publisher Pro icon with the right mousebutton and select Printing Preferences.NOTE:Most applications allow you to change these same

Paper SizeThe paper size option will be set to CD for printing onto printable surface CDs and DVDs. The remaining options apply if you have purchased

Table of ContentsSection 1: Getting Started...1A. Choosing a Good L

Ink CartridgeColor + Black is best for images that have large areas of blackgraphics or text. Although you can print these same imageswith just the co

Ink SaturationThis option controls the ink saturation of the printed image.When printing onto the printer manufacturer's TuffCoat CDmedia, this o

Center The Print ImageNOTE: Your printer comes from the factory pre-calibrated to printthe image in the center of the CD. You can use this adjustment

5. Along the Vertical axis of the printed disc, find the numberwhose lines touch. For example, in the above illustration,Enter the number 2 into the V

Clean/PurgeSelect Clean/Purge button to send a simple test pattern to theprinter. Be sure to have a disc in the Publisher's input bin andthe fron

When creating images in other graphics programs we recommend creating a 4.72 x 4.72 square image that has a 300 dpi resolution.F. USING KIOSK MODEKios

Section 4: Creating Discs on a MacA. TUTORIAL: COPY A CD OR DVD1. Double click the Discribe Icon to launch the program. You will see a splash screen

4. Select the drive that contains your master as the sourcedrive. 5. Click the Burn… button. At this point, if you are using aDisc Publisher Pro or XR

9. YOU MUST CLICK Page Setup and set Format For toDisc Publisher PRO! Also set the option to select a paper size to correspondwith the type of disc yo

B. USING DISCRIBE 5.3B.1 Starting a ProjectThe initial Discribe starter window provides 3 project types:Audio CD, Data CD and Copy CD / DVD. Choose on

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Universal Disk Format (UDF). Use this project type to create adata DVD for a Mac and a PC. DVD Video/Audio. This project type can be used to createDVD

B.4 Queue Projects To queue a project choose the Queue Job button at the bottomof the Data Picker window instead of the Burn button. If youhave not ye

B.5 Robot Write Window For any project Use the Robot Write Window to choose theprint file, change print quality settings and choose the numberof copie

• Kiosk Mode will allow you to increase the capacity of yourDisc Publisher from 25 to 50 (Disc Publisher Pro from 50 to100) discs by dispensing finish

• Check Ignore Read Errors if you know your master mayhave scratches but you would like to copy it anyway. Beaware that copies may not be playable or

4. Before you print or save your image in another format,either hide the template layer or delete the template layer.The circular shape and center cu

The following is a description of the printer driver settings:• Cartridge to useThe Black and Color setting will use both cartridges whenprinting your

• IntensityThe Intensity setting will control the amount of ink saturation on the disc. When printing onto the PrimeraToughCoat discs, 96% is usually

F. CONFIGURATION UTILITYThe Configuration Utility is a program that installs with yourPublisher software. This utility allows you to monitor ink leve

Clean CartridgeCartridges that sit idle in the Publisher for a period of timemay start to experience some drying of ink in the tiny nozzlesthat make u

Section 1: Getting StartedTHANK YOU…...for purchasing the Disc Publisher Pro. It’s is the perfect all-in-one solution for producing professional looki

46 Creating Discs on a MacImage CenteringThe Image Centering button will print a test pattern on yourdisc to help you center the printed image on your

Once the print has finished, you will see the following dialog box:Look at the finished alignment disc and pick the numbers thatcome closest to lining

Section 5: Interpreting the Publisher'sIndicator LightsThe Power and Busy LED indicator lights located on the top ofthe Publisher can tell you a

Section 6: Maintenance andTroubleshootingThe Publisher is designed to operate for extended periods oftime with very little attention. In fact, no regu

C. MAC SOFTWARE TESTThis will confirm that the hardware, software, and your computer are all communicating properly. To perform a software test please

F. TRANSPORTING THE PUBLISHERTo prevent damage to the Publishers robotic arm during shipment, it is important to properly secure it.To prepare for tra

Section 7: Technical SpecificationsModel Optical Disc Publisher ProConfigurations CD-R PublisherDVD+/-R PublisherPrinting Method Ink-JetPrinting Res

Dimensions 17.8"W x 11"H x 17.6"D(452.12mmW x 279.4mmH x 447.4mmD)EMC Certifications FCC Class B, CESafety UL, UL-C, CEWarranty

IndexActivity Log...19Alignment Calibration...

B. UNPACKING AND INSPECTIONWhile unpacking your Publisher, inspect the carton to ensurethat no damage has occurred during shipping. Make sure thatall

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C. IDENTIFYING THE PARTSFront Panel and TopThis illustration shows the Publisher, its Control Panel, Buttons, LED indicator lights, Input and Output B

The Control Panel contains LED Status Lights and Buttons tocontrol the Publisher. The LED Status Lights indicate thatPower is ON. They also blink in c

The Power Input Port connects to the included power cable.The internal power supply is a switching 100V~240V powersupply.The Power Switch shuts off al