User Guide Includes key information about the operation and use of your Elite Series duplicator Elite_Series_User_Guide_lp03.
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Contents Chapter 1: Automating Disc Duplication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 System overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 ElitePRO components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Standard Elite requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Disc duplicator capabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Powering on the Duplication System . . .
Chapter 4: Using Discus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Specifying print regions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 To adjust print regions in Discus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Creating disc labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 To import user graphics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 To add text to an image. . . . . . .
Elite Series User Guide 1 Chapter 1: Automating Disc Duplication Disc Makers Elite series duplicators bring a broad range of disc publishing capabilities to your home or business. Engineered to deliver consistent, reliable performance for many years, the Elite series provides automated duplication and label printing of discs, handling a variety of formats and sizes of CDs, CD-ROMs and DVDs. You can create up to 175 discs during a single operation.
Automating Disc Duplication 2 SYSTEM OVERVIEW Elite series duplicators feature all of the hardware and software tools that you need to publish and print CDs or DVDs, either from an existing disc master or an image created from a disc-ready set of files. These capabilities let businesses or individuals experience the benefits of cost-effective disc duplication to distribute information to current and prospective customers, staff members in different locations, trading partners, and other audiences.
Elite Series User Guide 3 DISC DUPLICATOR CAPABILITIES Elite series duplicators can: • • • • • Produce up to 175 discs from a master or an image during a single session. Automatically perform a series of duplication operations from a number of different disc masters placed on the input spindle (referred to as relay mode). Support all common CD and DVD formats, including DVD double layer (DL). Perform essential tasks—such as Disc to Disc copies and Print Label—through keyboard hotkeys.
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Elite Series User Guide 5 Chapter 2: Getting the Best Duplication Results High-speed disc duplication requires very high quality media, a dedicated host computer, fast hard drives, and a well-tuned system. Follow the guidelines in this section to get optimal results from your Elite series duplication system. TIPS ON MEDIA USE High-speed duplicators, such as the Elite series models, work best with very high quality media that supports optimal recording speeds (we recommend Disc Makers Ultra media).
Getting the Best Duplication Results 6 DEDICATED SYSTEM USE If you have an ElitePRO duplicator, it may be tempting to consider using the duplicator as an additional computer system within your group or department, since it has the full capabilities of a typical desktop system. While this is certainly a possibility, we recommend that you use the ElitePRO only as a dedicated system for duplication use.
Elite Series User Guide 7 Chapter 3: Using FlexWare FlexWare unlocks the potential of your Elite series duplicator, providing access to duplication, printing, image management, and utility tasks. The shortcut for FlexWare appears on the upper left portion of the screen. Double-click the shortcut to start the program or select the program from the Windows Start menu. The opening FlexWare program screen appears. image from it, and uses that image for the duplication process.
Using FlexWare 8 As you complete a duplication project using values that you may want to access again for a later project, use the Save As option on the File menu in FlexWare to choose a name and destination for the stored file. Similarly, using Discus, the label printing program that works with FlexWare, you can create and store labels for reuse—either using graphics provided in Discus or your own imported graphics. Clicking the Create Disc Labels option opens the starting screen for Discus.
Elite Series User Guide 9 that minimizes disc errors for improved audio fidelity on CDs. • • • • Make any custom settings using the options under Advanced, if required. The Advanced settings let you determine if each copied disc will be verified and also let you perform a Test Write or Test Print operation before initiating the full-scale duplication. RAW write performs a bit-by-bit copy operation without enabling error correction. R-W (CD+G) lets you copy discs in Karaoke format.
Using FlexWare 10 7 Check the DVD box if your relay mode operation consists of DVDs to be copied. 8 Set the Copies setting to Auto. Auto must be selected for relay mode to be used. 9 Ensure that the Print checkbox is deselected (unless you want to use the same label for each of the discs being duplicated; if so, select the Print checkbox and choose a print label file with a .PRN extension. 10 Select the Write Speed from the drop-down list. Auto allows FlexWare to determine the optimal speed.
Elite Series User Guide 11 DUPLICATING DISCS FROM IMAGES You can start a duplication job from any valid disc image that has been pre-stored on your system. To create a disc from an image 1 Choose the Duplicate Disc from Image option from the FlexWare program menu. 2 In the Image selection area, choose the filename and location for the image to be used for the disc write operation. 3 If you want to print a label on the disc, select the Print checkbox and choose the appropriate .
Using FlexWare 12 An image for a double-layer DVD duplication, for example, can require nearly 8GB of storage space. If you regularly save image files to the hard drive, you should periodically purge those that are not routinely required. Otherwise, you hard drive will soon fill to capacity. 5 An event log of the completed operation is shown in the program window. You can save the job if you want to use the same .
Elite Series User Guide 13 you may want to experiment with smaller cache sizes. • To set the cache size 1 Select the Cache option on the Settings menu. 2 Choose a cache size (or No Cache) by selecting one of the available settings. A check mark appears beside your selection and the new value is immediately applied. CHOOSING A BURN SETTING Under the Settings menu, FlexWare gives you the option to select a technique for controlling the burn technique used during duplication: Burn Safe or Burn Smart.
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Elite Series User Guide 15 Chapter 4: Using Discus Discus makes it easy to use your own graphics for disc labels or to choose from a wide selection of existing images, fonts, and design options to create striking graphics for your discs. The Discus program can be run directly from FlexWare and the printer control settings can be accessed from the Print tab within Discus.
Using Discus 16 3 Place the cursor over the control knob on the lower slider bar. The pop-up box shows the measurements. The default is 42 mm. You can check your recordable media print surface dimensions by measuring from the open area of the hub to where the print surface begins. Set this adjustment to correspond with the media that you’re using. 4 Open the printer tray by pressing the lower button on the printer cabinet and place a blank disc in the tray. 5 Click the Test Print button.
Elite Series User Guide 17 and other properties of the selected graphic. Adjust these settings until you have the image positioned and processed the way that you want it. 4 You can create a composite image by importing two or more graphics and then positioning them to occupy different areas on the disc surface. The eye symbol on the image browser selections determines whether or not an image is displayed.
Using Discus 18 6 When you are satisfied with the appearance of the label, you can save it for later use. Select Save from the File menu and choose a suitable location. If you select a destination under My Documents, FlexWare Files, Print Files, your label will appear among the option under Old Projects when you first start Discus. 7 If you want to print the label from FlexWare, click the Print tab and make any quality setting adjustments.
Elite Series User Guide 19 Chapter 5: Using Utilities Use the FlexWare utilities, available through the Utilities icon in the main program or the initial easy access icons that appear when FlexWare first starts, to perform a number of useful operations. You can diagnose operational problems, update your equipment, align the automated mechanisms for the duplicator robotics, manually control the unit, as well as calibrate and configure the duplicator.
Using Utilities 20 To print a test label 1 Place a blank printable disc in the input spindle, label side up. 2 Open the Utilities option and click the Print Test Label button. 3 The Diagnostics load the printable disc into the printer and print a test pattern on the surface. 4 The completed test print disc is unloaded onto the output spindle. To run diagnostics 1 2 3 4 Unload any discs from the printer and drives. Click the Run Diagnostics button.
Elite Series User Guide 21 UPDATING THE FIRMWARE The firmware for the autoloader controller and the printer controller should be updated periodically when new releases are available. This ensures that your duplicator will continue to operate efficiently and eliminates any known problems with autoloader or printer controls. To update the firmware 1 If you have received a notice that a firmware update is available or if you have checked the Disc Makers site (www.dmelite.
Using Utilities 22 Caution: If performed improperly, this procedure can cause problems with the duplicator operations. Consult with Disc Makers support if you need assistance with this procedure. To use the manual controls 1 Open the Utilities option and select the Manual Control tab. 2 Click the Calibrate button to gain access to the single-step controls. FlexWare displays the available buttons. 3 Use the buttons to test individual functions.
Elite Series User Guide 23 UPGRADING THE SYSTEM and your image files are stored (usually Volume C:) and click the Analyze button. Disk Defragmenter provides a visual indication of the fragmented files on the hard drive volume and offers a recommendation in a popup box as to whether you should defragment the volume or not. If you make hardware additions to your duplicator, you must use the Upgrade dialog box to register the change to the system.
Using Utilities 24 4 Press the lower button on front of the printer cabinet to extend the tray. 5 6 Clean the surface with a lint-free cloth. Press the button again to close the printer tray. Note: Avoid using any harsh cleaners or abrasive materials on the drive trays. A cloth moistened with a mild soap solution can be used for stronger cleaning as long as the surface is dried thoroughly and no moisture is allowed to enter the interior of the drive.
Elite Series User Guide 25 Chapter 6: Troubleshooting FAQ Many common duplicator problems can be quickly solved by referring to the following list of Frequently Asked Questions. SYSTEM PROBLEMS My system won’t shut down while FlexWare is active. Finish all current duplication tasks and close the FlexWare application before shutting down your system. If FlexWare is performing any tasks, shutdown is prevented to avoid the possibility of inadvertently interrupting a duplication job.
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