990223-510198-(02)
CD Color Printer II
UserÕs Manual
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Table of Contents
Section 1: Getting Started
A. Choosing a Good Location...............................................................................1
B. Unpacking and Inspection ...............................................................................1
C. Identifying the Parts..........................................................................................2
D. Applying Power.................................................................................................3
Section 2: Ink Cartridges and Printable CD’s
A. About Ink Cartridges and Printable CDÕs .....................................................4
B. Installing an Ink Cartridge ..............................................................................4
C. Loading Blank CD Media.................................................................................6
D. Printing a Self Test.............................................................................................8
E. Replacing or Switching Ink Cartridges..........................................................9
Section 3: Using the CD Color Printer with Windows
A. Connecting the Printer to Your Computer ..................................................12
B. Installing the Printer Driver...........................................................................13
C. Installing the 32-Bit Spooler for Windows 95/98.......................................15
D. Setting Up the Printer Driver ........................................................................17
E. Printing a CD ...................................................................................................25
Section 4: Using the CD Color Printer with Macintosh
A. Connecting the Printer to Your Computer ..................................................27
B. Installing the Printer Driver...........................................................................28
C. The Chooser......................................................................................................29
D. Setting Up the Printer Driver ........................................................................30
E. Printing a CD ...................................................................................................35
Section 5: Using the Print Backgrounder for Macintosh
A. Installing the Backgrounder...........................................................................37
B. Printing with the Backgrounder....................................................................37
C. The Backgrounder Status Window...............................................................38
D. Backgrounder Menus......................................................................................39
E. Problems During a Background Print..........................................................41
Section 6: Interpreting the Printer Indicator Lights...............................................42
Section 7: Maintaining the Printer
A. Cleaning the Ink Cartridge Nozzles.............................................................43
B. Cleaning the CD Tray and Printer Casing...................................................43
C. Clearing a CD Media Jam ..............................................................................43
D. Technical Support............................................................................................44
Section 8: Technical Specifications ...........................................................................45
Appendix A: Interfacing Information
A. Introduction......................................................................................................46
B. Centronics-Type Parallel Interface................................................................46
C. Mini 8-Pin Serial Interface..............................................................................47
D. 6-Pin Minicircular Auxiliary Interface..........................................................48
Index ................................................................................................................................49
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Section 1: Getting Started
THANK YOU…
...for choosing the CD Color Printer II. This printer is the
perfect way for you to label all of your custom CDÕs quickly,
easily, and with a touch of class. The CD Color Printer lets you
print razor-sharp text, vibrant spot colors, and even stunning
photo-realistic photographs directly onto the surface of
printable CDÕs. Operation is simple, quality is high, and
printed images are durable and highly smudge-resistant.
To begin using the printer, please refer to the remainder of this
manual. This UserÕs Manual is your complete step-by-step
guide to quickly and easily setting up and printing with your
new CD Color Printer!
A. CHOOSING A GOOD LOCATION
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Place the printer in a location with adequate air circulation
to prevent internal heat build up.
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Do not place the printer near heat sources such as radiators
or air ducts or in a place subject to direct sun-light,
excessive dust, mechanical vibration or shock.
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Allow for adequate clearance in front of the printer to
accommodate the length of the unit with its CD Tray open.
B. UNPACKING AND INSPECTION
While unpacking your printer, inspect the carton to ensure that
no damage has occurred during shipping. Make sure that all
supplied accessories are included with your unit. The
following items should be included:
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Printer
Power Cord
Printer Software CD
Color Ink Cartridge
Spare Ink Cartridge Holder
Cardboard CD Templates (5)
Warranty Statement and Registration Card
This manual and other printed information
Save the carton and packing materials. They will come in
handy when transporting the printer.
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C. IDENTIFYING THE PARTS
This illustration shows the extended CD Tray and all of the
control buttons and LED indicator lights found on the printer.
The
Power Button turns the printerÕs power ON and OFF.
This button also serves to cancel the current print job if a print
error occurs and to reset the printer for the next print job.
The
CD Tray Button opens or closes the CD Tray for
loading and ejecting CDÕs.
Power Light
Busy Light
Power Button
CD Tray Button
Ink Cartridge Button
Front Cover
CD Tray
The Ink Cartridge Button positions the Cartridge Carrier for
easy ink cartridge replacement.
The Power Light indicates that power is ON. The
Busy
Light indicates that the printer is printing, processing, or is in
some way busy. Both of these lights can also indicate several
other printer conditions. For complete information on these
lights, please refer to Section 6.
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This illustration shows the input ports found on the rear panel
of the printer. Both a parallel and a serial interface port are
provided. If using the printer with Windows, you will use its
Parallel Interface Port. If using the printer with an Apple¨
Macintosh, you will use its Serial Interface Port. Note that the
printerÕs auxiliary port is for factory use only unless otherwise
directed. For more information on each of the interface ports,
please refer to Appendix A.
Parallel Interface Port
Auxiliary Port
Power Port
Serial Interface Port
D. APPLYING POWER
1. Locate the power cord supplied with your printer.
2. Place one end of the cord into the power port on the rear
panel of the printer.
3. Place the other end of the power cord into an available
wall outlet. Once the power cord is connected, the printer
will automatically turn ON.
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Section 2: Ink Cartridges and
Printable CD’s
A. ABOUT INK CARTRIDGES AND PRINTABLE CD’S
For full-color printing, a 3-color ink cartridge is available. This
cartridge contains the three process-color inks of yellow,
magenta, and cyan, which combine to produce up to 16.7
million printable colors. A monochrome ink cartridge is also
available for fast, inexpensive black and white printing.
With either of these ink cartridges, you can print directly onto
virtually any brand of printable-surface CD media. Since
different brands of CDÕs have different printable coatings,
however, you may need to adjust the printer driver settings to
accommodate your specific brand of CD media. Refer to
Section 3 or 4 for further printer driver information.
Due to the wide variety of printable-surface CD media, you
may find that certain brands of CDÕs provide higher print
quality than others. For maximum print quality, use CD media
authorized by the printer manufacturer. Contact your local CD
Color Printer reseller or contact the printer manufacturer
directly for selection and pricing on all printer supplies and
accessories.
B. INSTALLING AN INK CARTRIDGE
1. With the CD Tray closed, open the printerÕs front cover by
pulling down on its top-left corner.
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2. Remove the ink cartridge from its packaging.
3. Remove the tape covering the cartridgeÕs printhead.
DO NOT TOUCH THE COPPER AREA!
4. Press and release the Ink Cartridge button to move the
carrier to the load position.
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Insert the ink cartridge into the cartridge carrier, copper-
end first.
6. Push the cartridge back until it snaps into place.
7. Press and release the Ink Cartridge button again to reset
the cartridge carrier.
8. Close the printerÕs front cover.
NOTE: A Spare Ink Cartridge Holder is included with your printer. This
holder provides a convenient place to store an extra ink cartridge and
also prevents an opened ink cartridge from drying out. To use this
holder, simply insert an Ink Cartridge into the holder, copper-end
first, until it snaps into place.
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C. LOADING BLANK CD MEDIA
The CD Color Printer is capable of printing onto a variety of
CD related media including printable CDÕs, cardboard CD
templates, and jewel case booklets and inserts. Each of these
items is loaded one at a time, before the start of each print job.
Loading a Blank CD
1. With the printerÕs front cover shut, press and release the
CD Tray button.
2. Once the CD Tray is fully extended, place the blank CD
onto the tray with the printable side facing upward.
Handle the CD only along its edges and DO NOT touch
its printable surface.
3. Press and release the
CD Tray button to close the CD
Tray. If you wish, you may also leave the CD Tray open
and it will automatically close at the start of the print job.
Once the CD has been printed, the CD Tray will
automatically re-open so the next blank CD can be loaded.
NOTE: Blank Cardboard CD templates are available for printing inexpensive
test prints and can be printed on both sides. Load in the exact same
fashion as an actual CD.
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Loading a Blank Jewel Case Booklet or Insert
Blank CD jewel case booklets and inserts are available for
creating custom jewel case labels. The jewel case booklet is
what slips into the top lid of the jewel case. The jewel case
insert is what is enclosed along the spine and back of the jewel
case. To load either, refer to the following:
1. With the printerÕs front cover shut, press and release the
CD Tray button.
2. Once the CD Tray is fully extended, place the blank jewel
case media into the CD TrayÕs securing clips as shown
below. Be sure to read the instructions printed on the
media for a description of which tear-off sections of the
media to remove before and/or after printing.
First insert leading edge into printer.
Then, pull back and secure beneath securing clips.
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3. Press and release the
CD Tray button to close the CD
Tray. If you wish, you may also leave the CD Tray open
and it will automatically close at the start of the print job.
Once printing is complete, the CD Tray will automatically
re-open.
In order for the printer to print properly, CD media must be
installed. If you accidentally attempt to print without installing
any media, the CD Tray will open and the printer will pause
until media is loaded and the CD Tray is closed. When closing
the CD Tray, do not manually push on the front of the tray to
close it. Instead, always press the
or close the CD Tray.
CD Tray button to open
IMPORTANT! After you have loaded the CD media, you must also select
the appropriate Media option from within the printer driver
setup window. Please refer to Section 3 or 4 for more
information on selecting printer driver settings.
D. PRINTING A SELF TEST
Now that the printer is set up and print supplies are loaded, a
self test should be performed to check for proper operation of
the printer. A sample of the self test print is shown below. Refer
to the following steps to run a self test:
1. If power is ON, turn it OFF now. The Power light should
be OFF. Verify that print supplies are installed and that the
CD Tray is closed. Also, disconnect the interface cable from
the printer if connected.
2. With the printerÕs front cover shut, press and hold the
CD Tray button as you turn the printer power ON.
3. Continue to hold the
CD Tray button down for
approximately 8 seconds, until you hear the self test begin
to print.
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E. REPLACING OR SWITCHING INK CARTRIDGES
Once you begin using your CD Color Printer on a regular
basis, you will eventually need to replace an empty ink
cartridge or switch between color and monochrome cartridges.
To do this from a Macintosh, Windows 3.1x, or Windows NT,
use the same steps described in Part B of this section. To do
this from Windows 95/98, please refer to the following steps:
1. With the CD Tray closed, open the printerÕs front cover by
pulling down on its top-left corner.
2. If installing a new, replacement ink cartridge, remove the
cartridge from its packaging and remove the tape covering
the cartridgeÕs printhead. DO NOT TOUCH THE
COPPER AREA!
3. If switching between color and monochrome cartridges,
simply remove the extra cartridge from the Spare Ink
Cartridge Holder by grasping the top of the cartridge and
firmly pulling it straight toward you. You will hear the
cartridge snap out of position.
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4. From within the printer driver setup window, click on the
Cartridge button and then on the Change button to move
the carrier to the load position. Note that the printer driver
must be installed and that the printer must be connected to
your computer (see Section 3) in order to complete this
step.
5. Remove the installed ink cartridge by grasping the top of
the cartridge and firmly pulling it straight toward you. You
will hear the cartridge snap out of position. Remove it from
the printer.
6. Insert the replacement or extra ink cartridge into the
cartridge carrier, copper-end first.
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7. Push the cartridge back until it snaps into place.
8. Go back to the printer driver setup window and click on
either the New Cartridge Installed or the Old Cartridge
Installed button to indicate whether you installed a fresh,
new cartridge or simply switched between a previously
used color cartridge and a previously used monochrome
cartridge. The cartridge carrier will return to its home
position. See Section 3-D for more information on these
buttons.
9. Close the printerÕs front cover.
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Section 3: Using the CD Color Printer
with Windows
A. CONNECTING THE PRINTER TO YOUR COMPUTER
The CD Color Printer is designed to be used with nearly any
IBM-PC¨ or compatible running Windows 3.1x, Windows NT,
or Windows 95/98. For best performance, a minimum of a
486/66 computer with 8MB of RAM or higher is recommended.
The printer is equipped with a standard 8-bit Centronics-type
parallel port. This port is the means through which it receives
data from your computer. To connect the printer to your
computer, simply obtain a shielded, bi-directional parallel
cable, and refer to the following steps:
NOTE: For faster printing, your computerÕs parallel port mode should be set
to ECP. If you experience problems with this setting or if your
computerÕs parallel port is not ECP compatible, set your computerÕs
parallel port to the standard ÒPrinter PortÓ setting. Refer to your
computerÕs system documentation for instructions on checking and/or
changing the parallel port mode.
1. Connect the Centronics-type parallel side of the cable to the
printer. Snap the fastening clips into place.
2. Connect the other side to the back of your computer at
LPT1, LPT2, or the PARALLEL connector.
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The printer must have its Power light illuminated to receive
data. If the light is not on, press the
Power button.
B. INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER
The CD Color Printer can be used with virtually any Windows
application program. This is accomplished by installing in
Windows what is called a Òprinter driver.Ó The printer driver is
simply software which gives the printer all the information
needed for printing. Use the following steps to install the printer
driver.
NOTE: This section of the OperatorÕs Manual assumes that you are already
familiar with Windows and know how it operates. If you are not yet
familiar with Windows, consult the appropriate Microsoft
documentation to become familiar with the basics of Windows before
proceeding.
Windows 95/98 or Windows NT
To install the printer driver into Windows 95/98 or Windows NT,
refer to the following:
1. Insert the included CD into your computerÕs CD-ROM drive.
2. Click the Start button, point to Settings, and select Printers.
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3. Double-click on the Add Printer icon. This will launch the
Add Printer Wizard. Click Next, then click Next again.
4. Click the Have Disk button.
5. Click Browse, select your CD-ROM drive, and open the
folder named Windows and NT Software.
6. For Windows 95/98, open the Windows Driver folder and
select the file named CDCOLOR2.INF. For Windows NT,
open the NT Driver folder and select the file named
OEMSETUP.INF. (Example: If you are installing the
Windows 95/98 driver, and your CD-ROM drive is drive
D:, then you would browse to: D:\Windows and NT
Software\Windows Driver. You would then select the file
named CDCOLOR2.INF.) Follow the on-screen instructions
to complete installation. Once installed, the ÒCD Color
Printer IIÓ icon will appear in the PrinterÕs folder.
IMPORTANT! Once the printer driver software is installed, the Image
Placement values labeled on your printerÕs rear panel must
be entered into the printer driverÕs Calibrate window (see
page 22). These values have been optimized specifically for
your printer and allow images to be centered on a CD when
printed.
NOTE: Before installing updated printer driver versions, always delete the
existing printer driver version from your system. To do this, simply
select the printer driver icon from within the Printers folder, and
press the Delete key.
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C. INSTALLING THE 32-BIT PRINT SPOOLER FOR
WINDOWS 95/98
Your CD Color Printer ships with a print utility program called
the 32-Bit Print Spooler. This print spooler is for use only with
Windows 95 or Windows 98. Once installed, the print spooler
is able to process your print jobs and send them to the printer
at consistently faster speeds than if sending print jobs through
the Windows system print spooler. This is especially true if
printing from a somewhat slower computer. As a result, it is
highly recomended that you use the 32-Bit Print Spooler when
printing from Windows 95 or Windows 98.
The 32-Bit Print Spooler is located on the included Printer
Software CD and installs just like any other standard Windows
application program. To install the 32-Bit Print Spooler, refer to
the following:
1. Insert the included CD into your computerÕs CD-ROM
drive.
2. Close down all other software applications.
3. Click the Start button, point to Settings, and select Control
Panel.
4. Double-click on the Add/Remove Programs icon, and
select the Install button.
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5. Click Next, then click on the Browse button.
6. Select your CD-ROM drive, open the folder named
Windows and NT Software, then open the folder named
32 Bit Print Spooler.
7. Double-click on the Setup.exe file, then select the Finish
button to complete installation. When installed, the 32-Bit
Print Spooler icon will appear in the Programs group of the
Start menu.
NOTE: Before installing updated 32-Bit Print Spooler versions, always
uninstall the existing print spooler version from your system. To do
this, simply select 32-Bit Print Spooler from the list of programs in
the Add/Remove Programs Properties window and click on the
Add/Remove button.
To print with the 32-Bit Print Spooler, you must select the Fast
32-bit Spooler option from within the printer driver setup
window as described in Part D of this section. When this
option is selected, the print spooler will automatically open
and close with the start and finish of each print job.
NOTE: You can also manually open the 32-Bit Print Spooler simply by
selecting its icon from the Programs group of the Start menu.
When the 32-Bit Print Spooler is running, its icon will appear in the
Windows 95/98 Task Bar. During a print job, it is sometimes
helpful to click on this icon to bring the 32-Bit Print Spooler status
window to the foreground of your application. This window
provides a number of details about the print jobs being sent to the
printer.
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The Current Job tab tells you the name and size of the file printing,
the progress of the overall print job, as well as the total number of
copies left to print. It also provides buttons which allow you to
pause or cancel the print job at any time during the printing process.
The Settings tab tells you the port and printer to which you are
printing and allows you to configure the timeout settings. In most
instances, these settings will rarely need to be changed. This tab
also provides two other options called Save last job for reprint and
Direct to Port Mode.
When the Save last job for reprint option is selected, the 32-Bit Print
Spooler will automatically save the last print job you sent to the
printer and allow you to instantly reprint the job without the delay
of having to reprocess it. The print job will be saved in the spooler
until another print job is sent and saved over it. If you do not wish
to save the last print job for reprint, deselect this option. To print a
saved job, simply select the Print button from the spoolerÕs Current
Job tab.
The Direct to Port Mode option is selected by default. In most
instances, this option allows the spooler to send data to the printer
at its optimum speed. If, however, you experience problems when
printing with this option selected, simply deselect it and try your
print job again.
The Job Queue tab appears only when a print job is being sent to
the printer. This tab tells you the name and status of each job in the
queue and shows you the order in which the jobs will print if you
have sent multiple jobs to the printer. A control button is also
provided which allows you to delete every job listed in the queue.
To delete the job currently being printed, simply select the Cancel
Print button under the Current Job tab.
D. SETTING UP THE PRINTER DRIVER
Once the printer driver has been successfully installed, you will
need to set the driver up with the appropriate print options.
Refer to the following steps to change or verify your printer
driver options:
1. Click the Start button, point to Settings, and select Printers.
Then, click on the CD Color Printer II icon with the right
mouse button and select Properties if using Windows 95/98
or Document Defaults if using Windows NT.
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2. In Windows 95/98, click on the Details tab of the
Properties window and select the Setup button. In
Windows NT, click on the Advanced tab of the Document
Settings window.
NOTE: Most applications allow you to change these same printer driver
options from their ÒPrintÓ and/or ÒPrinter SetupÓ screens. This
means that you donÕt have to go back to the main printer setup
window each time you want to change a setting or option in the
printer driver. These applications will usually give you the same
choices and options, but in a slightly altered format.
3. In Windows 95/98, the CD Color Printer setup screen
appears. In Windows NT, the CD Color Printer Document
Settings appear. Although each printer driver displays the
print options in a slightly different format, the basic
options are the same. Refer to the remainder of this section
for a description of each printer driver option.
Media
Click on the Media down arrow. A list of media selections
appears. Select the CD option if printing onto printable CDÕs.
Select Booklet if printing onto a jewel case booklet. Select
Insert if printing onto a jewel case insert. When sizing your
images for printing, keep in mind that each type of CD media
has the following maximum printable areas:
CD 4.56Ó round (116mm), Booklet 4.63Ó x 4.67Ó (117.7 x 118.5mm),
and Insert 4.57Ó x 5.9Ó (116 x 150mm). For a complete description
of each type of print media and to see how each is installed, refer
to Section 2.
Ink Cartridge
Select either Color or Monochrome according to the type of
ink cartridge you have installed.
Print Quality
Select the appropriate print quality option for your image.
Keep in mind that Draft provides the lowest quality but fastest
print, and that Photo 600 x 300 provides the highest quality but
slowest print. You may wish to experiment with these options
to see which one is best for your particular CD label.
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Dither Mode
Select this option to choose the appropriate dither mode for
your image. Select Optimize for photos if printing a design
primarily composed of photographic images. Select Optimize
for graphics if mainly printing text, lines, and graphics.
Color Matching
Click on the Color Matching down arrow and choose the color
matching option thatÕs right for you. Select None if you are
more interested in print speed rather than print color, if your
image is created in a CMYK color model, if you have already
color corrected your image for printing, or if you are using
some other third party color matching software.
Select Algebraic if you would like the printer driver to make
very simple color balance adjustments based on an RGB color
model. This option gives you more natural looking images
without actually utilizing any specific color matching software.
Select PrimaColor to enable color matching profiles written
specifically for the CD Color Printer. The PrimaColor by
Candela Color Management System automatically adjusts the
color of your image according to preconfigured printer profiles
and default system profiles. This results in a very precise color
match compliant with ICC standards.
Ink Saturation
This option controls the ink saturation of the printed image.
When printing onto the printer manufacturerÕs TuffCoat CD
media, this option should be left at its default setting of 100%.
When printing onto other brands of printable CD media, you
may need to adjust this control in order to optimize the ink
saturation for the printable surface of your specific CD media.
Click and drag on the slideÕs box, or click on the left and right
arrows to change the ink saturation setting. Moving the slideÕs
box to the left reduces the overall ink saturation, while moving
it to the right increases it.
Rotate 180
Select this option to rotate your printed image 180¡. Although
this option is not relevant when printing onto a CD, it does
provide greater flexibility when printing onto a jewel case
booklet or insert.
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Manual Load
Select this option when you are printing multiple copies of a
single design or if using an auto-loader. If you do not select
this option when printing multiple copies, the printer has no
way of knowing whether or not you have loaded a blank CD
and will print each of the selected number of copies onto the
same CD. When this option is selected, you must press the
CD Tray button after each new CD blank is loaded. This
will close the CD Tray and let the printer know that a fresh CD
is installed and ready to be printed.
Write Direct to Port
Select this option to provide faster print processing if printing
from Windows 3.1x. When selected, this option allows the
printer driver to bypass the Windows 3.1x print manager and
to send all print data directly to the printer. This option
devotes all of your system resources to the current print job,
thereby increasing overall print speed. When the print job is
finished, your system resources will again be devoted to the
normal function of your on-screen applications.
Depending upon the brand of your computer, you may or may
not wish to select this option when printing. For most
computers, selecting this option will enhance the rasterizing
and printing process. In this case, the Write Direct to Port
option should be selected. For some computers, however, this
option may not be supported by the particular brand of PC and
should not be selected.
Fast 32-bit Spooler
Select this option for consistently faster print processing under
Windows 95/98. This option is only selectable if operating
under Windows 95/98 and if the included 32-Bit Print Spooler
software has been installed. When selected, this option allows
the printer driver to send all print jobs to the 32-Bit Print
Spooler rather than to the Windows system print spooler. See
Part C of this section for complete details on the 32-Bit Print
Spooler. This option and the 32-Bit Print Spooler software will
not function in Windows 3.1x or Windows NT.
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Orientation
Select either Portrait or Landscape according to the orientation
of your jewel case booklet/insert design. An icon illustrating
each orientation helps your remember the difference between
the two. This option does not apply when printing onto a CD.
Cartridge
Select this button to display the type of ink cartridge currently
installed, its current ink levels, as well as options for cleaning
and changing a cartridge. Note that the ink cartridge type and
ink levels can only be reported when operating under
Windows 95/98.
Select the Clean button to send a simple test print pattern to
the printer. Be sure to have a CD template installed. This test
print pattern purges the ink cartridge nozzles and lets you
know if any one of the Yellow, Magenta, or Cyan nozzles is
clogged. If one of these colors does not appear on the test print,
clean the copper end of the cartridge with an alcohol pad, and
repeat the cleaning procedure. If after several cleanings a color
still does not appear on the test print, the cartridge may be
damaged or empty and may need to be replaced.
Select the Change button to install a fresh, new ink cartridge or
to switch back and forth between a previously used color
cartridge and a previously used monochrome cartridge. After
the cartridge has been replaced according to the instructions in
Section 2-E, select either the New Cartridge Installed button or
the Old Cartridge Installed button accordingly. These
selections are necessary for the printer to accurately keep track
of ink cartridge ink levels.
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Calibrate
Select this button to display options for fine-tuning the position
of your printed image and the size of a CDÕs non-printable
center. This button also allows you to calibrate the offset for bi-
directional printing in the Draft Print Quality Mode. The
following gives a complete description of each of the
Calibration options.
IMPORTANT! The Image Placement values labeled on your printerÕs rear
panel must be entered into the Vertical and Horizontal boxes
prior to printing. These values have been optimized
specifically for your printer and allow images to be centered
on a CD when printed.
When facing the printer, the Vertical adjustment moves the
printed image toward the printer if a positive number is
entered and away from the printer if a negative number is
entered. The Horizontal adjustment moves the printed image
toward the left-hand side if a positive number is entered and
toward the right-hand side if a negative number is entered. The
Center Size adjustment enlarges the non-printable center if a
positive number is entered and reduces its size if a negative
number is entered. As a rule, an adjustment of 12 pixels is
equivalent to approximately 1 millimeter. Once you have
entered the optimum calibration values, you will most likely
not need to change them again. The following diagram
illustrates exactly how each of these adjustments affect the
printed image.
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Printer
+ Vertical
Center Size
- Horizontal
+ Horizontal
- Vertical
Extended CD Tray
HINT: Notice the direction the Vertical and Horizontal adjustment
arrows point within the Calibration window are representative of
the direction the printed image moves on the CD.
If you ever wish to verify your factory-recommended Vertical
and Horizontal calibration settings, you can run a simple
calibration procedure to assure that your images will be centered
when printed on a CD. To do this, refer to the following steps:
1. Verify that a cardboard CD template and a color ink cartridge
are installed in the printer. Also, verify that the printer is
powered ON and that it is connected to your computer.
2. Click on the Test Print button of the Image Placement box
within the Calibration window. The printer will begin
printing the calibration test print.
3. When the print is complete, rotate the CD template
180¼ in the CD Tray and repeat step 2 using the same
CD template.
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4. When the second run of the print is compete, you should
have a test print that looks like the following:
-15
-15
-12
-12
-9
-9
-6
-3
0
-6
-3
0
Vertical Calibration
Find the number
whose lines touch
3
3
6
6
9
9
12
15
Horizontal Calibration
Find the number whose lines touch
12
15
1 5 1 2 9
6
3
0
- 3 - 6 - 9 - 1 2 - 1 5
3 - 6 - 9 - 2 1 - 5 1 -
-15 -12 -9 -6 -3
0
3
6
9
12 15
5 1 2 1
0
-15-12 -9 -6 -3
0
3
6
9
12 15
1 5
1 2
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H o r i z o n t a l C a l i b r a t i o n
1 5
1 2
9
9
6
3
6
3
0
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t i r c e a V l C a l i b r a t i o n
- 3
- 6
- 6
- 9
- 9
- 1 2
- 1 5
- 1 2
- 1 5
5. Along the Vertical axis of the printed CD template, find the
number whose lines touch. For example, in the above
illustration, the number would be -6. Enter that number
into the Vertical box of the Calibration window. Repeat this
same step for the Horizontal axis.
6. Select the OK button. The numbers you entered will stay
the same until you change them. Your images should now
be centered when printed on a CD.
The Calibration window also displays an Offset Calibration
option which is selectable only when printing with the Draft
Print Quality option selected. When printing in Draft quality,
the printer will print on both the left and right cartridge
movements. Although this is a very fast way to print, it can
sometimes make your CD image appear uneven around the
edges. To remedy this, the following procedure can be done to
optimize Draft quality printing.
1. Verify that a cardboard CD template and an ink cartridge
are installed in the printer. Also, verify that the printer is
powered ON and that it is connected to your computer.
2. From the printer driver setup window, select the Ink
Cartridge type you have installed (Color or Monochrome).
3. Select the Calibrate button, and click on the Offset
CalibrationÕs Test Print button. The printer will begin
printing a calibration test print.
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4. After printing is completed, find the line that is the
straightest, and enter the number next to this line in the
Offset box.
5. Select the OK button. The number you entered will stay the
same until you change it. Printing should now be optimized
for Draft quality. Note that it is recommended you repeat
this procedure every time a new or different ink cartridge is
inserted whenever you are printing in Draft quality.
After your selections have been made, close out of the printer
setup window. You are now ready to go to an application
program and print. All printer driver selections will stay the
same until you change them.
E. PRINTING A CD
Now that you have hooked up the printer, loaded the print
supplies, and installed the printer driver, you are ready to print
you first CD label. Follow these steps to print your first image:
1. Go to your favorite graphics application program. Or, install
and open the Windows CD creation software included with
your printer.
2. Open or create the image file you wish to print. If using a
program other than the included Windows CD creation
software, you will need to create a custom page or canvas
size in your program according to the type of label you
intend to create. The following tips will help you do this:
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If creating a label for a CD, set your page size to 4.56Ó x
4.56Ó (116 x 116mm). Although your image will appear
square on screen, the printer driver will automatically
crop your image to the round shape of a CD for
printing. The driver will also automatically crop out the
center 1.6Ó (41mm) of your image to accommodate a
CDÕs non-printable center hub. If you would like to
better visualize where the round outside edge and the
round non-printable center of a CD will fall in relation to
your image, simply draw one circle with a 4.56Ó
(116mm) diameter and another with a
1.6Ó (41mm) diameter. Then, center both circles within
your active page or canvas area. These circles will serve
as a guide while designing your image. Be sure to delete
these circles before printing.
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If creating a label for a jewel case Booklet, set your
page size to 4.63Ó x 4.67Ó (117.7 x 118.5mm).
If creating a label for a jewel case Insert, set your page
size to 4.57Ó x 5.9Ó (116 x 150mm).
3. Once you have created your image and are ready to print,
select Print Setup (or the equivalent) from the programÕs
File menu to verify that the printer driver settings are
correct for your image. Be sure the proper Media and Ink
Cartridge options are selected according to the supplies
you have installed in the printer. Once the driver is set,
select Print from the programÕs File menu.
4. The printer driver will then begin to process the image.
Depending upon the size of the image and the processing
speed of your computer, processing time can take from
several seconds to a few minutes.
5. Once processing is complete, the printer will begin to print.
Print time will vary depending on whether you are
printing with a color or monochrome cartridge and on
which Print Quality setting you selected. When printing is
complete, the CD Tray will automatically open and remain
fully extended until the next print job is received.
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Section 4: Using the CD Color Printer
with Macintosh
A. CONNECTING THE PRINTER TO YOUR COMPUTER
The CD Color Printer is designed to be used with any Apple
Macintosh supporting Color QuickDrawª and running system
software 7.0 or higher. For best performance, a Macintosh with
a 68040 processor and 8MB of RAM (or higher) or a
PowerPCª with 8MB of RAM (or higher) is recommended.
The printer driver is accelerated for use with a PowerPC.
The printer is equipped with a high-speed serial port. This port
is the means through which the printer receives data from your
computer. This port is not AppleTalkª compatible. To connect
the printer to your computer, simply obtain a standard serial
cable with an 8 pin mini-DIN connection on each end, and
refer to the following steps:
1. Connect one end of the serial cable to the printer.
2. Connect the other end of the cable to either the Printer or
Modem port of your Macintosh.
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The printer must have its Power light illuminated to receive
data. If the light is not on, press the
Power button.
B. INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER
The CD Color Printer can be used with virtually any Macintosh
application program. This is accomplished by installing what is
called a Òprinter driver.Ó The printer driver is simply software
which gives the printer all the information needed for printing.
Use the following steps to install the printer driver.
NOTE: This section of the OperatorÕs Manual assumes that you are already
familiar with a Macintosh Operating System (OS) and know how it
operates. If you are not yet familiar with a Macintosh OS, consult the
appropriate documentation to become familiar with the basics before
proceeding.
1. After starting your Macintosh, insert the supplied Printer
Software CD into your computerÕs CD-ROM drive, and
open the Macintosh Software folder
2. Click on the READ ME file(s) to get the latest information
on the driver and the installation process. When you are
finished reading, select Quit from the File menu.
3. Double-click on the CD Color Printer II Installer icon.
CD Color Printer II Installer
Install CD Color Printer II Driver
Install Color Matching Software
4. When the Installer window appears, select the options you
would like the installer program to install. In most
instances, the default selections will suffice. For a
description of each of these options, refer to the notes
found in the box directly above these options (use the up
and down arrows to scroll through the notes). Once the
desired options are selected, click on Install. The
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appropriate files will automatically install onto your
computer. An alert box will then display indicating that
installation is complete.
5. Click on OK to exit the installer. Driver installation is now
complete.
C. THE CHOOSER
The Chooser is a Desk Accessory in the Apple menu. Before you
can use the printer, you need to select the CD Color Printer II
driver using the Chooser. This instructs your Macintosh to send
print jobs to the CD Color Printer II instead of to some other
printer you may already have connected to your system. Refer
to the following steps to select the CD Color Printer II driver:
1. Select Chooser from the Apple menu.
2. The Chooser displays an icon for all the printer drivers
installed in the System Folder. Among these, you should see
the icon for the CD Color Printer II driver you just installed.
If you do not see the icon, go through the installation
procedure again making sure the Install driver and prefs
option is selected. Once you locate the CD Color Printer II
icon, click on the icon to select it.
CD Color Printer II
3. Select either the Modem or Printer Port to indicate to which
port the serial interface cable was connected. If the Printer
port is selected, AppleTalk should remain inactive while
printing unless you are using AppleTalk through your
Ethernet port. AppleTalk does not apply when printing with
the Modem port selected.
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4. Select either On or Off to enable or disable the printerÕs
Background Printing function. When enabled, this function
allows you to work in the foreground of your application
program while printing in the background. Please refer to
Section 5 for more information on background printing.
The next time you open the Chooser, the selected driver will no
longer be highlighted. The Chooser remembers, however,
which driver is the current one but does not display it when
opened.
D. SETTING UP THE PRINTER DRIVER
Once the printer driver has been successfully installed, you will
need to set the driver up with the appropriate print options. To
change or verify your printer driver options, select Page Setup
from the File menu and change the options as follows:
CD Color Printer II
High
PrimaColor
Media
Click on the Media down arrow. A list of media selections
appears. Select the CD option if printing onto printable CDÕs.
Select Booklet if printing onto a jewel case booklet. Select
Insert if printing onto a jewel case insert. When sizing your
images for printing, keep in mind that each type of CD media
has the following maximum printable areas:
CD 4.56Ó round (116mm), Booklet 4.63Ó x 4.67Ó (117.7 x 128.5mm),
and Insert 4.57Ó x 5.9Ó (116 x 150mm). For a complete description
of each type of print media and to see how each is installed, refer
to Section 2.
Ink Cartridge
Select either Color or Monochrome according to the type of
ink cartridge you have installed.
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Print Quality
Select the appropriate print quality option for your image. Keep
in mind that Draft provides the lowest quality but fastest print,
and that Photo provides the highest quality but slowest print.
You may wish to experiment with these options to see which one
is best for your particular CD label.
Dither Mode
Select this option to choose the appropriate dither mode for
your image. Select Best For Photos if printing a design
primarily composed of photographic images. Select Best For
Graphics if mainly printing text, lines, and graphics.
Color Matching
Click on the Color Matching box and choose the color matching
option thatÕs right for you. Select None if you are more
interested in print speed rather than print color, if you have
already color corrected your image for printing, or if you are
using some other third party color matching software.
Select Algebraic if you would like the printer driver to make
very simple color balance adjustments. This option gives you
more natural looking images without actually utilizing any
specific color matching software.
Select PrimaColor to enable color matching profiles written
specifically for the CD Color Printer. The PrimaColor by
Candela Color Management System automatically adjusts the
color of your image according to preconfigured printer profiles
and default system profiles. This results in a very precise color
match compliant with ICC standards.
Select ColorSync to perform a ColorSyncª match on the image
to be printed. This option enables ColorSync to color correct
your image according to preset printer profiles and the selected
system profile. A default system profile is installed into the
ColorSync Preferences folder. For best results, however, it is
recommended that you use the specific profile for your monitor.
To select this profile, select Control Panels from the Apple
menu, and double-click on ColorSync System Profile. Then,
click on the Set Profile… button, and select the specific profile
for your monitor. If you cannot find your monitorÕs profile,
select the default system profile called Default CD Monitor.
Click on the Select button. The profile is now selected.
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Ink Saturation
This option controls the ink saturation of the printed image.
When printing onto the printer manufacturerÕs TuffCoat CD
media, this option should be left at its default setting of 100%.
When printing onto other brands of printable CD media, you
may need to adjust this control in order to optimize the ink
saturation for the printable surface of your specific CD media.
Click and drag on the slideÕs box, or click on the left and right
arrows to change the ink saturation setting. Moving the slideÕs
box to the left reduces the overall ink saturation, while moving
it to the right increases it.
Manual Load
Select this option when you are printing multiple copies of a
single design or if using an auto-loader. If you do not select
this option when printing multiple copies, the printer has no
way of knowing whether or not you have loaded a blank CD
and will print each of the selected number of copies onto the
same CD. When this option is selected, you must press the
CD Tray button after each new CD blank is loaded. This
will close the CD Tray and let the printer know that a fresh CD
is installed and ready to be printed.
Orientation
Select either Portrait or Landscape according to the orientation
of your jewel case booklet/insert design. An icon illustrating
each orientation helps your remember the difference between
the two. This option does not apply when printing onto a CD.
Enlarge/reduce
This option alters the size of the printed image between the
integers of 25% and 400%. A setting of 100% indicates the
document will be printed at actual size. Please note that
significantly enlarging or reducing the image may cause the
image to appear pixelated or ÒjaggyÓ when printed.
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Cartridge
Select this button to display options for changing or cleaning an
ink cartridge.
Select the Change button to move the printerÕs ink cartridge
carrier to the load position in order to change ink cartridges.
Note that pressing the printerÕs Ink Cartridge button serves
this same purpose. See Section 2 for further information on
changing ink cartridges.
Select the Clean button to send a simple test print pattern to
the printer. Be sure to have a CD template installed. This test
print pattern purges the ink cartridge nozzles and lets you
know if any one of the Yellow, Magenta, or Cyan nozzles is
clogged. If one of these colors does not appear on the test print,
clean the copper end of the cartridge with an alcohol pad, and
repeat the cleaning procedure. If after several cleanings a color
still does not appear on the test print, the cartridge may be
damaged or empty and may need to be replaced.
Calibrate
Select this button to display options for fine-tuning the position
of your printed image and the size of a CDÕs non-printable
center.
IMPORTANT! The Image Placement values labeled on your printerÕs rear
panel must be entered into the Vertical and Horizontal boxes
prior to printing. These values have been optimized
specifically for your printer and allow images to be centered
on a CD when printed.
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When facing the printer, the Vertical adjustment moves the
printed image toward the printer if a positive number is
entered and away from the printer if a negative number is
entered. The Horizontal adjustment moves the printed image
toward the left-hand side if a positive number is entered and
toward the right-hand side if a negative number is entered.
The Center Size adjustment enlarges the non-printable center if
a positive number is entered and reduces its size if a negative
number is entered. As a rule, an adjustment of 12 pixels is
equivalent to approximately 1 millimeter. Once you have
entered the optimum calibration values, you will most likely
not need to change them again. The following diagram
illustrates exactly how each of these adjustments affect the
printed image.
Printer
+ Vertical
Center Size
- Horizontal
+ Horizontal
- Vertical
Extended CD Tray
If you ever wish to verify your factory-recommended Vertical
and Horizontal calibration settings, you can run a simple
calibration procedure to assure that your images will be
centered when printed on a CD. To do this, refer to the
following steps:
1. Verify that a cardboard CD template and a color ink
cartridge are installed in the printer. Also, verify that the
printer is powered ON and that it is connected to your
computer.
2. Click on the Test Print button of the Printing Position
Calibration window. The printer will begin printing the
calibration test print.
3. When the print is complete, rotate the cardboard CD
template 180¡ in the CD Tray and repeat step 2
using the same CD template.
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4. When the second run of the print is compete, you should
have a test print that looks like the following:
-15
-15
-12
-12
-9
-9
-6
-3
0
-6
-3
0
Vertical Calibration
Find the number
whose lines touch
3
3
6
6
9
9
12
15
Horizontal Calibration
Find the number whose lines touch
12
15
1 5 1 2 9
6
3
0
- 3 - 6 - 9 - 1 2 - 1 5
3 - 6 - 9 - 2 1 - 5 1 -
-15 -12 -9 -6 -3
0
3
6
9
12 15
5 1 2 1
0
-15-12 -9 -6 -3
0
3
6
9
12 15
1 5
1 2
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H o r i z o n t a l C a l i b r a t i o n
1 5
1 2
9
9
6
3
6
3
0
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- 3
- 6
- 6
- 9
- 9
- 1 2
- 1 5
- 1 2
- 1 5
5. Along the Vertical axis of the printed CD template, find the
number whose lines touch. For example, in the above
illustration, the number would be -6. Enter that number
into the Vertical box of the Calibration window. Repeat this
same step for the Horizontal axis.
6. Select the OK button. The numbers you entered will stay
the same until you change them. Your images should now
be centered when printed on a CD.
After your selections have been made, select the OK button to
save your printer driver selections and to exit the Page Setup
window. You are now ready to go to an application program
and print. All printer driver selections will stay the same until
you change them.
E. PRINTING A CD
Now that you have hooked up the printer, loaded the print
supplies, and installed the printer driver, you are ready to print
you first CD label. Follow these steps to print your first image:
1. Go to your favorite graphics application program.
2. Open or create the image file you wish to print. You will
need to create a custom page or canvas size in your
program according to the type of label you intend to create.
The following tips will help you do this:
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If creating a label for a CD, set your page size to 4.56Ó
x 4.56Ó (116 x 116mm). Although your image will
appear square on screen, the printer driver will
automatically crop your image to the round shape of a
CD for printing. The driver will also automatically
crop out the center 1.6Ó (41mm) of your image to
accommodate a CDÕs non-printable center hub. If you
would like to better visualize where the round outside
edge and the round non-printable center of a CD will
fall in relation to your image, simply draw one circle
with a 4.56Ó (116mm) diameter and another with a 1.6Ó
(41mm) diameter. Then, center both circles within your
active page or canvas area. These circles will serve as a
guide while designing your image. Be sure to delete
these circles before printing.
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If creating a label for a jewel case Booklet, set your
page size to 4.63Ó x 4.67Ó (117.7 x 118.5mm).
If creating a label for a jewel case Insert, set your page
size to 4.57Ó x 5.9Ó (116 x 150mm).
3. Once you have created your image and are ready to print,
select Page Setup (or the equivalent) from the programÕs
File menu to verify that the printer driver settings are
correct for your image. Be sure the proper Media and Ink
Cartridge options are selected according to the supplies
you have installed in the printer. Once the driver is set,
select Print from the programÕs File menu.
4. The printer driver will then begin to process the image.
Depending upon the size of the image and the processing
speed of your computer, processing time can take from
several seconds to a few minutes.
5. Once processing is complete, the printer will begin to print.
Print time will vary depending on whether you are
printing with a color or monochrome cartridge and on
which Print Quality setting you selected. When printing is
complete, the CD Tray will automatically open and remain
fully extended until the next print job is received.
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Section 5: Using the Print Backgrounder
for Macintosh
The printer driver for Macintosh provides a background print
utility called the Print Backgrounder. This print utility is turned
on or off through the Chooser. When the Backgrounder is
turned on, it allows you to conveniently continue working in
the foreground of your application while printing in the
background. When Backgrounder is turned off, all print jobs
are processed immediately in the foreground of your
application. The Backgrounder offers many helpful features
which are described further in this section.
A. INSTALLING THE BACKGROUNDER
The Backgrounder is installed by selecting the Install
Background Print Utility option from within the printer
driverÕs installer program. This option is NOT selected by
default, so if you did not select the Backgrounder option when
installing the printer driver, it is most likely not installed. To
install the Backgrounder, simply go through the printer driver
installation procedure described in Section 4-B making sure
that the Install Background Print Utility option is selected.
The Backgrounder installs into the Extensions folder of your
startup drive. Once installed, Backgrounder will automatically
open and close with the start and finish of each print job. To
manually open Backgrounder, double-click on the Print
Backgrounder icon within the Extensions folder.
B. PRINTING WITH THE BACKGROUNDER
With the Backgrounder turned on in the Chooser, select Print
from the File menu to print your image. A message appears
telling you the image is being spooled to disk for Background/
Later processing. Once the message disappears, background
processing has begun so your application is free to be used for
other work.
The print job is processed automatically by the Backgrounder.
Other documents can be printed and, in turn, will be processed
by Backgrounder. While Backgrounder is running, you can quit
the current application and start another without disturbing
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your print jobs. Backgrounder processes all print jobs in the
order in which they were sent to the printer.
C. THE BACKGROUNDER STATUS WINDOW
Status of currently processing print job
List of
queued
print
“On hold”
print job
jobs
Print job in which a print error has occurred
The Backgrounder status window gives you detailed
information about the status of the print job currently
processing and about each print job waiting in the queue. The
status of the job currently processing displays at the top of the
status window. The message indicates how much of the job has
been processed and displays any other relevant information.
This line is blank if, for example, you manually start
Backgrounder and no job is currently being processed.
The list of queued jobs displays below the current job in the
order in which they were sent to the printer. Some applications,
however, may put each page of the document into a separate
spool file, creating a different job in the queue for each page.
Print jobs are always added to the bottom of the queue. When
the job currently processing is complete, the spool file for that
job is deleted from the hard disk, and the top-most job in the
queue is then processed.
Jobs that are Òon holdÓ are displayed at the bottom of the job
list in italic font. A job goes on hold when it has been canceled
or when an error is detected during processing. An overall
status message about the Backgrounder displays in the lower
left corner of the window. The normal message is ÒAvailable,Ó
indicating that the Backgrounder can process jobs immediately
or add them to the queue.
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D. BACKGROUNDER MENUS
File menu
Open Status Window and Close Status Window: Opens and
closes the Backgrounder status window. The Backgrounder
continues to work if the status window is closed.
Log Files: The Backgrounder has the ability to create and
maintain a sequential history file, or Log file, of Backgrounder
print jobs. This Log file can be enabled and manipulated with
the following commands of the File menu:
New Log File: Selects a new file in which to maintain your
ongoing Backgrounder printing log.
Save Copy of Log as: Saves the current Log file to a new
file name or location of your specification.
Start Recording Log: Begins logging print history. Before
the Log file is started, you are asked to specify a Log file in
which to save your processed print job entries. When
logging begins, this option dims.
Stop Recording Log: Stops logging print history. This
option dims once print logging stops.
Get Info: Provides additional information about the currently
selected print job. Click on the processing job or any job in the
queue, before selecting Get Info. Double-clicking on a job in
the status window is a shortcut for Get Info.
Quit: Exits the Backgrounder. Note that you cannot quit while
a job is being processed (see Stop Processing on the following
page). All jobs in the queue are retained and processed when
Backgrounder is next started.
NOTE: The spool files are stored in the ÒSpool Folder,Ó inside the ÒSystem
Folder.Ó If these files are deleted, the corresponding print jobs will be
lost, and must be printed again.
Admin menu
Stop Processing: Stops the Backgrounder from processing any
jobs, although it will still receive them and add them to the
queue. A dialog box is displayed if Stop Processing is selected
while Backgrounder is processing a job, asking when the job
should be put on hold. The Backgrounder status box in the
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lower left-hand corner of the window indicates that
Backgrounder has stopped.
You cannot quit from Backgrounder while it is processing a job.
Stop Processing must first be selected to cancel the processing
job and stop Backgrounder. When Backgrounder stops, the
menu changes to Continue Processing. When this option is
selected, the server starts processing the top job in the queue.
Preferences: Presents a dialog box containing options for fine-
tuning the Backgrounder. Background printing priority
determines how much time your Mac spends processing the
image, and how much time it spends in the foreground
application (interpreting mouse clicks, key presses, etc.). When
the priority is set to High, Backgrounder processes the image
faster, but the foreground application may become less
responsive. With the priority set to Low, Backgrounder takes
longer to process the image, yet the responsiveness of the other
applications is improved.
Jobs menu
All commands in the Jobs menu act on the currently selected job.
Hold: Prevents an individual job from being processed. Jobs
that are Òon holdÓ are displayed in italic font at the bottom of
the queue. Placing a job on hold is useful if you wish to create
a print job at present, yet save its processing until later.
If Hold is selected on the job currently processing, the job is
canceled before it is placed on hold. Canceling the current job
can take some time, since the printer software may be
performing a lengthy task that cannot be interrupted.
Remove Hold: Moves the job from the hold section of the list
and places it at the bottom of the waiting queue.
Delete: Permanently removes the selected print job. The
corresponding spool file is deleted from the Spool Folder. Use
this command only when you are sure that you do not wish to
process the job. Note that the job currently processing cannot
be deleted (this happens automatically when it is printed
successfully).
Move Job Up and Move Job Down: Adjusts the position of the
selected job in the queue, allowing you to prioritize jobs. The
queue is processed in top-to-bottom order.
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E. PROBLEMS DURING A BACKGROUND PRINT
Errors that are detected during a background print must be
reported. The Backgrounder, however, cannot simply present a
dialog box as soon as the error occurs, since the dialog could
obscure work that is being done in the foreground. Error
dialogs appear immediately, however, if the Backgrounder is in
the foreground when the error is detected.
If operating in the background, Backgrounder stops processing
until it is brought to the front. When Backgrounder detects an
error, it beeps and visually indicates an error condition. This
error condition is signaled by alternately flashing between the
Application menu and the Backgrounder icon. A small
diamond symbol is also displayed next to the Backgrounder
icon within the Application menu.
Complete and save any work in the foreground application
before bringing the Backgrounder to the front. Once
Backgrounder is in the foreground, the error dialog displays
and processing continues or is canceled. Some errors force
Backgrounder to stop processing all jobs.
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Section 6: Interpreting the Printer’s
Indicator Lights
The Power and Busy LED indicator lights located on the top of
the printer can tell you a lot about what is happening inside the
printer. To accurately interpret what it means when these lights
are on, off, or flashing, please refer to the following:
Power Light
Busy Light
Power Light
on solid
Busy Light Printer
off
on solid
Is ready to receive a print job.
on solid
on solid
Is processing and printing an image.
blinking slowly Has received a print job and is
waiting for you to load CD media
or has a print media jam.
If media loading is required, simply
load media into the CD Tray
according to Section 2-C and press
the
CD Tray button to resume
printing. If print media is jammed,
clear the media from the printer and
turn the printer OFF and ON to reset
for the next print job.
blinking
on solid
Is not receiving print data properly.
Turn the printer OFF and ON to reset
and cancel print job from your
computer. Before sending next print
job, make sure you are using a
shielded interface cable and that it is
properly connected.
both lights are flashing
alternately with each other
Has either the wrong ink cartridge or
no ink cartridge installed.
See Section 2-B or 2-E for more
information on changing or replacing
ink cartridges.
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Section 7: Maintaining the Printer
The CD Color Printer is designed to require very little
maintenance. Nevertheless, there are a few procedures you can
perform on a regular basis or as needed to ensure your
printerÕs best performance.
A. CLEANING THE INK CARTRIDGE NOZZLES
It may be necessary to clean the ink cartridge nozzles if the
printer does not seem to be laying down ink evenly or if you
suspect an ink cartridge nozzle has become slightly dried out
or clogged. Refer to the cleaning procedure explained within
the Cartridge button description of Section 3-D or 4-D to clean
the cartridge nozzles.
B. CLEANING THE CD TRAY AND PRINTER CASING
If ink gets on the printerÕs CD Tray, it may stain if left on the
tray too long. To avoid this, simply wipe off any ink from the
CD Tray as soon as you notice it. Use a lint-free cloth slightly
moistened with isopropyl alcohol to wipe off the CD Tray. If
necessary, use these same items to wipe off the outside casing
of the printer. Always disconnect your printer’s power cord
before cleaning. Do not allow alcohol to drip inside the
printer. Resume printer operation only after the printer is
completely dry.
C. CLEARING A CD MEDIA JAM
If CD Media becomes jammed inside the printer, first press the
CD Tray button to try and eject the media. If this does
not work, turn the printer power OFF and gently try to clear or
remove the CD media manually.
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D. TECHNICAL SUPPORT
If you have difficulty operating your CD Color Printer, the
procedures in this manual should, in most cases, solve the
problem. If you still have difficulty, contact the technical
support number listed on the insert in this manual. Technical
support representatives are available Monday through Friday,
7:30 AM to 5:30 PM Central Standard Time.
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Section 8: Technical Specifications
Print Method:
Thermal Ink-Jet
Print Resolution:
Normal: 300 x 300 dpi
Highest Quality: 600 x 300 dpi
Print Speed:
Depends upon coverage and print quality mode;
from one to four minutes per full-color CD with 100%
coverage, less than 30 seconds for monochrome black
(15% coverage)
Colors:
16.7 million colors or black monochrome
Printer Driver:
Windows 3.1x/Windows NT/Windows 95/98 or
Macintosh Color QuickDraw
Interface:
Standard 8-Bit Centronics-type Parallel (IBM- PC) and
High-Speed Serial (Macintosh),
Auxiliary Port (Transporter)
3-Color (C, M, Y)
Ink Cartridges:
Black Monochrome (K)
Media:
Printable-surface CD-RÕs, cardboard CD templates,
jewel case booklets and inserts
System Requirements:
Recommended: 486/66 MHz or Pentiumª, 8MB RAM, 100MB free
hard drive space or Macintosh 68040 processor or
PowerPC, 8MB RAM, 100MB free hard drive space
Dimensions:
Weight:
10.5"W x 7.5"H x 10.5"D (266mmW x 190mmH x 266mmD)
8.5lbs (3.9 kg)
Temperature:
Operating:
Storage:
Humidity:
10¼C to 43¼C
-20¼C to 60¼C
Operating:
Storage:
Supply Voltage:
20% to 80% (RH non-condensation)
5% to 80% (RH non-condensation)
100-120 VAC 0.45A 50Hz/60Hz
220-240 VAC 0.25A 50Hz/60Hz
USA Ñ UL1950
Safety:
Canada Ñ C22.2 No. 950-93
Europe Ñ EN60950
Safety Approvals:
EMC:
UL, UL-C, CE
USA Ñ FCC Class B
Canada Ñ CRC c1374, Class B
Europe Ñ IEC 801-2,-3,-4, CISPR 22-B, CE
CE
EMC Approvals:
Warranty:
One year parts and labor
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Appendix A: Interfacing Information
A. INTRODUCTION
The CD Color Printer is equipped with both a standard 8-bit
centronics-type parallel interface port and a high-speed serial
interface port. These communication ports are the means
through which the printer receives data from your computer.
This section describes the pin assignments and signal
specifications for each of these ports as well as for the printerÕs
auxiliary interface port.
B. CENTRONICS-TYPE PARALLEL INTERFACE
The Centronics-type parallel interface is the most widely
used printer interface due to its simplicity, speed, and
standardization throughout the computer industry. The
printerÕs parallel interface connector is a standard 36-pin Amp
type with two metal-wire retaining clips. It mates with a
standard computer to printer parallel cable. For best results,
always use a shielded, bi-directional parallel cable which is
less than 6 feet in length.
Pin assignments are as follows:
WIRE DIAGRAM
DB36P
DB25P
25
13
19
PIN 1
1
1
2
2
3
3
4
4
5
5
6
6
7
7
8
8
9
9
10
10
11
11
12
12
13
13
14
14
32
15
31
36
16
17
36
18
14
PIN 1
THROUGH 3019
SHELL
THROUGH 25
SHELL
TABLE A-1: Parallel Interface Pin Assignments
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C. MINI 8-PIN SERIAL INTERFACE
The mini 8-pin serial interface connector is the standard
interface used by Macintosh. The printerÕs serial port mates
with a standard computer to printer serial cable. For best
results, always use a high-quality serial cable which is less than
6 feet in length.
Pin assignments are as follows:
8
7
4
6
5
3
2
1
Pin Number Signal Name Signal Description
1
HSKo
External Clock Output
± 2V < Vout < ± 3.6V; Rout < 450½
2
3
4
HSKi
TxD-
GND
Not Connected
Not Connected
Signal ground. Connected to
logic and chassis ground.
5
RxD-
Receive data (inverted);Vih = 0.2V;
Vil = -0.2V; Rin > 12K½
6
7
8
TxD+
GPi
Not Connected
Not Connected
RxD+
Receive data. Received uninverted
at SCCÕs RxD. Vih = 0.2V;
Vil = -0.2V; Rin > 12K½
TABLE A-2: Serial Interface Pin Assignments
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D. 6-PIN MINICIRCULAR AUXILIARY INTERFACE
The 6-pin minicircular auxiliary interface is used for connecting
the printer with auxiliary equipment such as a CD transporter/
auto-loader.
Pin assignments are as follows:
6
5
4
3
2
1
Uses 5v logic @ 5mA
Pin Number
Signal Description
1
Busy - Output is high when the printer is busy
or moving the CD Tray.
2
3
4
Tray Out - Output is high when the CD Tray
is fully ejected.
Tray In - Output is high when the CD Tray is
fully inserted.
CD In - Output is high when the CD Tray is in
and a CD is present.
5
6
Ground.
Tray In/Out - A low input moves the CD Tray
in if it is out, and out if it is in.
TABLE A-3: Auxiliary Interface Pin Assignments
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Index
Algebraic.....................................................................................19, 31
Auxiliary Port ...............................................................................3, 48
Backgrounder ...................................................................................37
Booklet.................................................................................................7
Busy Light .....................................................................................2, 42
Calibrate ......................................................................................22, 33
Cartridge......................................................................................21, 33
CD’s ..................................................................................................4, 6
CD Tray................................................................................................2
CD Tray Button ..................................................................................2
Chooser..............................................................................................29
Color Matching ..........................................................................19, 31
Dither Mode ...............................................................................19, 31
Ink Cartridges ........................................................................4, 18, 30
Ink Cartridge Button.........................................................................2
Ink Saturation ............................................................................19, 32
Insert ....................................................................................................7
Interface Port ..........................................................................3, 46, 47
Jewel Case Booklet............................................................................7
Jewel Case Insert ...............................................................................7
Manual Load ..............................................................................20, 32
Media ...........................................................................................18, 30
Orientation..................................................................................21, 32
Parallel Port ............................................................................3, 12, 46
Print Quality...............................................................................18, 31
Printable CD’s ....................................................................................4
Printer Driver .............................................................................13, 28
Power Button ......................................................................................2
Power Light ..................................................................................2, 42
Rotate 180..........................................................................................19
Self Test ...............................................................................................8
Serial Port ...............................................................................3, 27, 47
Technical Support............................................................................44
32-Bit Print Spooler...................................................................15, 20
Write Direct to Port .........................................................................20
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