Spectrum2 Thermal Printer Operator’s Guide
Spectrum2 Printer Operator’s Guide Document Revision: 102803 Copyright Notice Copyright ©1996-2002 by MF DIGITAL All rights reserved.
Spectrum2 Printer Operator’s Guide Document Revision: 102803 Table of Contents Introduction 5 Minimum PC Requirements 6 Printer Installation Overview 7 Quick Setup Directions Installation - Unpacking Installation - Parts Identification Installation - Connecting the Printer 8 9 11 12 Spectrum2 Printer Driver Installation 13 Printer Driver Installation for Windows 98 Printer Driver Installation for Windows NT Printer Driver Installation for Windows 2000 and XP Label Software Installation 14 15 1
Spectrum2 Printer Operator’s Guide Cleaning the Print Head Printhead Replacement Printhead Replacement Procedure Document Revision: 102803 34 36 37 Troubleshooting Section Quick Recovery Strategy Test CD Strategy Common Printer Issues Clearing Improper Placement of CD Printer is not printing checklist 39 39 39 39 39 40 Print Quality 42 CD Positioning Errors 42 CD Printing Techniques Section 43 Spectrum2 CD Media & Ribbon Selection Guide 44 Graphics Tips 45 Common Label Issues 47 Strobe Set
Spectrum2 Printer Operator’s Guide Autoloader Port Document Revision: 102803 74 Autoloader Port Pinouts: 74 Error Codes for Status LED 76 4
Spectrum2 Printer Operator’s Guide Document Revision: 102803 Introduction Figure 1: The MF DIGITAL Spectrum2 CD Printer shown Spectrum2 CD Printer The MF DIGITAL Spectrum2 CD Printer is a thermal transfer printer capable of printing labels up to 600 dots per inch (DPI) on several types of CD-R, DVD-R or CD-ROM media surfaces, using appropriate wax/resin thermal transfer ribbons.
Spectrum2 Printer Operator’s Guide • Standard CD-R / DVD-R media tray • Quick change, easy and fast ribbon thread feature • Local store, 1.
Spectrum2 Printer Operator’s Guide Document Revision: 102803 Printer Installation Overview The Spectrum2 User’s Guide includes two Setup sections and Appendix.
Spectrum2 Printer Operator’s Guide Quick Setup Directions Unpack Printer • Remove Printer from shipping box and foam inserts Printer is shipped with: • • • • Power cable Parallel cable Printer Software (CD-ROM disc) Printer is shipped with a black ribbon installed • Serial cable (for automation) Connect printer to computer and power • Parallel cable is (DB-25 to DB-25 type of cable) that connects to computer’s parallel port • Power Cable connects to 110/220 VAC power • Note: power supply is auto switchi
Spectrum2 Printer Operator’s Guide the Spectrum2 Software CD-ROM • The CD labeling software is located in the Spectrum2 Designer directory • Follow standard software install (add program) procedures and select the Setup file for the Spectrum2 Designer application Start CD labeling software (Spectrum2 Designer) • Load blank CD (label side up) into printer (press tray button on printer to open tray) • Click on Spectrum2 Designer Icon to start program • Create Label design and save label to a file • Select S
Spectrum2 Printer Operator’s Guide Document Revision: 102803 Unpacking • Open the top of the box • Lift the Spectrum2 by gripping the underside of the narrow sides of the unit • Set the Spectrum2 and foam on a sturdy, flat surface • Support either end of the Spectrum2 with an arm and carefully pull the foam off the elevated end.
Spectrum2 Printer Operator’s Guide Document Revision: 102803 Installation - Parts Identification You should become familiar with the parts of the printer before attempting to operate it. See the Maintenance section of this manual for help installing printer ribbons.
Spectrum2 Printer Operator’s Guide Document Revision: 102803 Installation - Connecting the Printer Serial Port Parallel (printer) port Power switch Autoloader port Power connection Figure 3: Spectrum2 data and power connections Connecting the Printer The MF DIGITAL Spectrum2 has only three main connections for operation: • AC power connection – for 110/220 VAC power • Parallel port connection – DB-25 “straight through” cable • Serial for automation Before operating the Spectrum2, make sure th
Spectrum2 Printer Operator’s Guide Document Revision: 102803 Spectrum2 Printer Driver Installation Spectrum2 Software The Spectrum2 requires: • Printer Driver for Windows 98, NT, XP, or 2000 • Spectrum2 CD labeling software This software is on the Spectrum2 Software CD included with printer. Printer Driver The printer driver controls the operation for the Spectrum2. The printer driver must be installed prior to using the Spectrum2 for the first time.
Spectrum2 Printer Operator’s Guide Document Revision: 102803 CD Label Software The CD Label Software, which is named Spectrum2 Designer, is used to create the label that will be printed on the CD. The CD Label Software provides tools to incorporate text and graphics of the label. The CD Label program provides convenient CD templates that correspond to a variety of CD media. In addition, the CD Label software can import graphic files (such as entire labels) from other programs.
Spectrum2 Printer Operator’s Guide Document Revision: 102803 • Click Next • To set the Spectrum2 Printer as Default, select Yes (select No if another printer is normally the default printer) • Click Next • When prompted to print test page, select No • Click Finish • Windows 98 requires re-starting computer to complete the installation process Printer Driver Installation for Windows NT In order to print labels on discs, the Spectrum2 printer needs to be connected to a computer that has the Spec
Spectrum2 Printer Operator’s Guide • Click Next • At Printer Name Click Next • Set settings to Not Shared • Click Next • When prompted to print test page, Select No • Click Finish • Re-start Computer 16 Document Revision: 102803
Spectrum2 Printer Operator’s Guide Document Revision: 102803 Printer Driver Installation for Windows 2000 and XP In order to print labels on discs, the Spectrum2 printer needs to be connected to a computer that has the Spectrum2 printer driver software installed. The printer driver software controls the printer's functions and allows adjusting the print density (darkness or lightness of label), and other printing characteristics.
Spectrum2 Printer Operator’s Guide Document Revision: 102803 Label Software Installation The MF DIGITAL Label Software (named Spectrum2 Designer) is a graphics program with built-in disc label templates that allow the design and creation of labels to be printed on CD media. The Spectrum2 Designer software is supplied on the Spectrum2 Software CD-ROM.
Spectrum2 Printer Operator’s Guide Document Revision: 102803 Windows NT: Installation of Spectrum2 Designer Software: • Place Spectrum2 Software CD into CD-ROM drive • From Windows Desktop, Click on: Start Icon, • Select Settings • Click on Control Panel • Double Click on Add/Remove Program Icon • Select Add New Programs, Follow Prompts • Click Install, Browse for CD-ROM drive • Select CD-ROM drive, Double Click on Spectrum2 Designer Folder • Select and Double Click on SETUP.
Spectrum2 Printer Operator’s Guide Document Revision: 102803 Printer Operation Once the Spectrum2 is properly connected to the host computer, printer ribbon installed, and the printer driver and Spectrum2 Designer software are installed on the host computer, the printer is ready for use.
Spectrum2 Printer Operator’s Guide Document Revision: 102803 Printer Ribbon Installation The thermal transfer ribbons used by the Spectrum2 must be installed correctly for proper label printing. See the Maintenance section for ribbon installation instructions.
Spectrum2 Printer Operator’s Guide Document Revision: 102803 CD Label Printing Printing a CD Label with Spectrum2 Designer To begin printing labels on CD media, first follow the Power Up and Loading procedures outlined in the Printer Operation section. 1) Select the Print from the File Menu of the Spectrum2 Designer software 2) Make sure the Spectrum2 is selected as the printer to be used.
Spectrum2 Printer Operator’s Guide Document Revision: 102803 Control Panel Operation Spectrum2 keypad The Control Panel consists of three buttons and status LEDs, which controls the operation of the Spectrum2 as described below. TRAY READY PRINT STATUS START Figure 5: Spectrum2 Control ACTIVE Panel Tray Button The ‘Tray’ button will extend and retract the CD tray. Use this button for manually opening the CD tray for loading and unloading CD media.
Spectrum2 Printer Operator’s Guide Document Revision: 102803 This LED indicates error conditions by flashing error codes (See error code list section) Active LED This LED lights when printer is processing data or printing Manual Loading CD Media Prior to loading the CD Before manually loading or unloading discs into the Spectrum2, first make sure the power is on and the ‘Ready’ LED is on. If the CD tray is already extended, a new CD may be placed with the printable side up on the cushioned surface.
Spectrum2 Printer Operator’s Guide Document Revision: 102803 CD Label Printing For those new to the Spectrum2 CD printer, MF DIGITAL recommends experimenting with a single CD and using a label design that only covers part of the CD (for example a vertical bar). This allows repeated prints on the CD (by rotating the CD) and observing changes made by adjusting the printer driver and label software settings. Many printing issues can be resolved with adjustment of strobe setting, media type, or graphics.
Spectrum2 Printer Operator’s Guide Document Revision: 102803 Maintenance: General To keep the Spectrum2 functioning at its best, follow these Usage Guidelines: Storage • • Keep the Spectrum2 on a flat, stable surface.
Spectrum2 Printer Operator’s Guide Maintenance: Printer Ribbon Installation Printer ribbon: Supply roller Take up roller Figure 8: Direction of ribbon travel shown with arrows Chassis Lock Figure 9: Printer Chassis shown closed and open 27 Document Revision: 102803
Spectrum2 Printer Operator’s Guide Document Revision: 102803 Installing Print Ribbon The Ribbon Installation procedure is easiest to perform with the CD tray open. It is recommended that the Spectrum2 be turned OFF during ribbon installation. General information • The Spectrum2 uses ribbon rollers to hold the supply ribbon (ribbon rolled on tube) and the take up core (empty cardboard tube).
Spectrum2 Printer Operator’s Guide Document Revision: 102803 Printer Ribbon Installation Chart – Part 1 Remove Cover Locking clips • Remove the top cover by carefully lifting and pulling forward. Remove used ribbon from printer Note: Ribbon rollers are held in place by locking clips secured by thumbscrews. Loosen but do not remove thumbscrews to adjust roller clips.
Spectrum2 Printer Operator’s Guide hole in printer frame Open printer chassis • Open printer chassis • Loosen chassis knob to release chassis lock Note: Lift chassis up using handle on side of the chassis. Printer chassis will stay in vertical position when it is fully opened.
Spectrum2 Printer Operator’s Guide Document Revision: 102803 Printer Ribbon Installation Chart – Part 2 Feed ribbon from Supply to Take up Roller • Take end of ribbon from Supply Roller and pull toward the rear of printer • Take ribbon around backside of Take up Roller • Close printer Chassis Note: Check that Chassis Lock knob has slipped into locked position. • Attach ribbon to Take up Roller New ribbons: the ribbon has a leader with an adhesive strip.
Spectrum2 Printer Operator’s Guide Document Revision: 102803 • Ribbon can also be wound by pressing Start and Print buttons simultaneously • Ribbon change complete - check software settings for proper color or black ribbon selection prior to printing.
Spectrum2 Printer Operator’s Guide Document Revision: 102803 Installing Spacer for Color, Mono-Color Blue and Red Ribbon) A spacer is used to prevent color, mono-color blue and red ribbons from sliding back and forth on the supply spindle. Please see below for installation instructions. • • • The spacer should be positioned opposite the metal pin that fits into the ribbon core. Slide the spacer onto the supply spindle as seen below.
Spectrum2 Printer Operator’s Guide Document Revision: 102803 Maintenance: Printhead Figure 10: Printer open showing printhead Cleaning the Print Head If the CD prints begin to look smeared or develop vertical streaks, it may be time to clean the print head. The printhead uses a row of heat producing "printing elements" to heat the ribbon to transfer label ink to the disc. Typically, the printhead may have a dust particle or possibly a melted piece of ribbon adhered to the heating elements.
Spectrum2 Printer Operator’s Guide Figure 11: Document Revision: 102803 Printhead Unit. Chassis Release Button is located inside case Figure 12: Printhead cleaning with ribbon removed Printhead Cleaning Procedure • If tray is in, press Tray Button to extend tray • Remove the top cover by carefully lifting and pulling forward. Set the cover aside. • Open printer chassis by pulling chassis release knob and lifting chassis up by chassis handle.
Spectrum2 Printer Operator’s Guide • Document Revision: 102803 Printer will wind slack ribbon at power ON, or pressing Start and Tray button simultaneously will also wind slack ribbon. Printhead Replacement Figure 13: Printhead partially removed Replacing the Printhead A damaged printhead may leave “white” vertical lines through all labels, requiring replacement of the printhead for proper label appearance. If the print head must be replaced, use the following guidelines for replacing the print head.
Spectrum2 Printer Operator’s Guide Document Revision: 102803 Important: The printhead's power connection has three black ground wires. The ground wires must be connected to the pins of the power connector closest to the center of the print head.
Spectrum2 Printer Operator’s Guide • Note the position and orientation of the connectors • Remove printhead from cable connectors, and place aside • Attach cable connectors (noting orientation) to new printhead • Lightly hold printhead in place and tighten the two Philips head screws • Close chassis and completely tighten screws • Printer is now ready to resume operation Document Revision: 102803 Printhead Replacement, cont'd.
Spectrum2 Printer Operator’s Guide Document Revision: 102803 Troubleshooting Section Quick Recovery Strategy • Clear error condition (if needed, see Error Code Chart at end of this document) • Press “START” key (to reset printer) or power printer OFF and then power back ON • Re-try printing label Test CD Strategy • For testing printer issues, make sure a CD is loaded in printer’s CD Tray • To conserve media while testing, test print with small label and rotate the CD after each print.
Spectrum2 Printer Operator’s Guide Document Revision: 102803 Printer is not printing checklist Use list below to determine cause for non-printing printer error. Cables and connections • Check “Status” LED for flashing Error Code. (See ERROR CODES Chart below) • Check all power connections, and make sure the printer is ON and “Ready” LED is ON. • Make sure the printer cable is connected to the parallel port on the Spectrum2, and to the printer port of the host computer.
Spectrum2 Printer Operator’s Guide Document Revision: 102803 • As the computer starts up it will display a message on how to check computer BIOS setup.
Spectrum2 Printer Operator’s Guide Document Revision: 102803 Print Quality Fuzzy prints and smudges • • • • • • Make sure the CD print surface is a printable (lacquer or matte) surface. Check the CD surface for fingerprints, oils, etc Clean the printing surface of the CD Make sure the print ribbon is a supported ribbon type Check the CD position Check the Printing Alignment in the CD labeling software Faded prints • • Check the Strobe setting (this controls darkness or lightness of print density).
Spectrum2 Printer Operator’s Guide Document Revision: 102803 CD Printing Techniques Section The Spectrum2 CD Printer offers a convenient way to print labels on CDs, this section describes ways to get the best possible printouts within the printer's labeling capabilities.
Spectrum2 Printer Operator’s Guide Document Revision: 102803 Spectrum2 CD Media & Ribbon Selection Guide For best results, use the CD Media and Ribbon Section Guide to choose the appropriate CD Media, Ribbon, and Printer Strobe setting for your CD labeling job.
Spectrum2 Printer Operator’s Guide Label Graphics Labels the print best in monocolor are: • Text only • Line art and Clip art • Mixed text and graphics • Mixed graphics • Photos with limited grayscale range Labels the print best in color are: • Text only • Line art and Clip art • Mixed text and graphics • Mixed graphics • Photos with limited range of colors • Spot colors Document Revision: 102803 Labels that may not print properly are: • Large single color areas • Reversed out graphics (example: clear
Spectrum2 Printer Operator’s Guide Color Graphics Document Revision: 102803 Most clip art in Windows Meta File format (WMF) provide good results. JPEG, BMP, and TIFF files may use dithering of CMY colors; you may need to use a Photo or Paint program to adjust color density to achieve best results. Full disc single color graphics and reversed out graphics are not recommended for thermal transfer CD printers.
Spectrum2 Printer Operator’s Guide Document Revision: 102803 Common Label Issues Issue Label is too light or too dark Cause Strobe Setting is either to high or too low. The Strobe Setting controls printhead heat and print density. Possible Correction If label is too dark decrease Strobe Setting. If label is too light increase Strobe Setting. Make changes in 5 unit increments. Curved marks in graphic Strobe Setting is too high. Decrease strobe setting.
Spectrum2 Printer Operator’s Guide Photo or Paint program and imported to label program) Graphics appear light or incomplete Some colors in graphic not optimized for CD printer Vertical line across label White vertical line through label indicates printed requires cleaning Unprinted area or marks on label Possible finger print or dust interferes with printing 48 Document Revision: 102803 density of text prior to import to the label program. Also change CMYK values to minimize dithering.
Spectrum2 Printer Operator’s Guide Strobe Setting Examples Strobe Setting Examples 1 Strobe setting is too low • Print is light or no print at all • Shaded graphics light or not printed 2 Strobe setting is correct • Text and graphics are clear • Shaded graphics are clear 3 Strobe setting is too high Case 1 - strobe is set a little too high • Print and graphics too dark Case 2 - strobe is much too high • Print and graphics very uneven • Ribbon is tearing 49 Document Revision: 102803
Spectrum2 Printer Operator’s Guide Document Revision: 102803 CD Media & Strobe Setting examples Recommended CD media, ribbon type and strobe setting A Silver CD discs (also called lacquer finish disc) A Recommendations: • Use with black ribbon • Strobe setting: 54 B White Coated CD discs (with smooth surface) B Recommendations: • Use with black ribbon • Strobe setting: 54 • Use with color ribbon • Strobe setting: 54 C White Coated CD discs (with rough surface for use with inkjet type C
Spectrum2 Printer Operator’s Guide Document Revision: 102803 Printer Driver Settings: Win 98 The key printer driver settings for the Spectrum2 CD printer are: • Strobe Setting (controls lightness and darkness of label) • Color or Black Ribbon selection. This setting needs to match the type of ribbon (black or color) installed in the printer.
Spectrum2 Printer Operator’s Guide Document Revision: 102803 discs. While the value of the Auto Setting is not shown, typically for black ribbon it is 54 and for a color ribbon is 54. • For manually setting the Strobe Setting, use the Slider Bar to adjust strobe over a range of values. In general, higher strobe settings results in darker labeling. • If label is too dark reduce strobe setting by 5 units and re-print, repeat this process until proper print out is obtained.
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Spectrum2 Printer Operator’s Guide Document Revision: 102803 Spool Settings • Set spool settings as indicated below: • Go to Printer Properties • Click the Details tab and click Spool Settings • If you are operating a standalone printer click Spool print jobs so program finishes printing faster. • If you are operating with automation click Print directly to printer.
Spectrum2 Printer Operator’s Guide Document Revision: 102803 Printer Driver Settings: Win 2000 / XP Strobe and Ribbon Color Settings The key printer driver settings for the Spectrum2 CD printer are: • Strobe Setting (controls lightness and darkness of label) • Color or Black Ribbon selection (this setting needs to match the type of ribbon, mono-color or color, installed in the printer) To adjust Printer Driver settings from Windows 2000: • From Windows Desktop, Click on: Start Icon • Select Setting
Spectrum2 Printer Operator’s Guide Document Revision: 102803 Strobe Setting Adjustment Ribbon Color Setting: this should match type of ribbon installed in printer Strobe Setting: the higher the value, the darker the label • From the Printing Preferences Window • Click on Print Strobe number box • Strobe value may be set by clicking the Auto check box (recommended) or manually by slider bar selection (for fine tuning the darkness or lightness of print).
Spectrum2 Printer Operator’s Guide Document Revision: 102803 • For Auto setting: use Auto Checkbox to set Strobe to Auto. When checked, printer will use factory default settings that should work with most standard CD discs. While the value of the Auto Setting is not shown, typically for black ribbon it is 54 and for a color ribbon is 54. • For manually setting the Strobe Setting, use the Slider Bar to adjust strobe over a range of values. In general, a higher strobe setting results in darker labeling.
Spectrum2 Printer Operator’s Guide Document Revision: 102803 Printer Driver Settings: Win NT 4.0 Strobe and Ribbon Color Settings The key printer driver settings for the Spectrum2 CD printer are: • Strobe Setting (controls lightness and darkness of label) • Color or Black Ribbon selection (this setting needs to match the type of ribbon, mono-color or color, installed in the printer) To adjust Printer Driver settings from Windows NT 4.
Spectrum2 Printer Operator’s Guide Document Revision: 102803 Strobe Setting Adjustment Ribbon Color Setting: this should match type of ribbon installed in printer Strobe Setting: the higher the value, the darker the label • From the Printer Properties Window • Click on Print Strobe number box • Strobe value may be set by clicking the Auto check box (recommended) or manually by slider bar selection (for fine tuning the darkness or lightness of print).
Spectrum2 Printer Operator’s Guide Document Revision: 102803 the value of the Auto Setting is not shown, typically for black ribbon it is 54 and for a color ribbon is 54. • For manually setting the Strobe Setting, use the Slider Bar to adjust strobe over a range of values. In general, a higher strobe setting results in darker labeling. • If label is too dark, reduce strobe setting by 5 units and re-print. Repeat this process until proper print out is obtained.
Spectrum2 Printer Operator’s Guide Spool Settings (cont.) • With the Spectrum2 printer selected, click File / Print / Properties. • Click the Advanced tab • Click on Metafile Spooling • If you are operating a standalone printer click Off. • If you are operating with automation click On.
Spectrum2 Printer Operator’s Guide Document Revision: 102803 Optimizing Color Labels Optimizing Color Labels For full color printing, the Spectrum2 CD Printer uses a paneled ribbon that includes a Cyan (blue), Magenta (Red), and Yellow panels, commonly referred to as CMY colors. The printer mixes (by dithering) these colors to create the colors on the label. Mixing the CMY panels creates a range of colors. For example, green would be a mix of blue and yellow, and black a mix of all three panels.
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Spectrum2 Printer Operator’s Guide Document Revision: 102803 In addition to the standard colors are the basic colors, which provide more color choices, but may appear to print lighter than they appear on-screen. Additional colors Seven basic colors (Note: white is not Preparing Color Graphics for import into the CD Label Program The CD Label Program allows import of several standard graphics files, including versions of BMP, JPG and TIF file formats.
Spectrum2 Printer Operator’s Guide Document Revision: 102803 Advanced Recommendations: • In Photo and Paint programs, if possible, select colors that mix only two of the three CMY colors to minimize dithering. • In Photo and Paint programs, adjust contrast and brightness settings to make "brighter" and denser images. • In Photo and Paint programs, use the color saturation adjustment (Ex. color curves) to increase color density of graphic.
Spectrum2 Printer Operator’s Guide Document Revision: 102803 CD Printing Techniques Chart Use this chart to help address printing issues. Area Issue Reason Suggestion Additional tips A With black ribbon: Text created in the Spectrum2 Designer program does not print clearly. Check Strobe setting...setting of too high or too low will affect text quality. If strobe is too high you may have a ribbon tear or hear a ”crackle” sound while printing, indicating ribbon is overheated.
Spectrum2 Printer Operator’s Guide 3. Change to white coated CD media for better results Document Revision: 102803 White coated media provides flatter / smoother printing surface compared to some types of silver CD media Text or graphics at top or bottom of disc is not printing or is cutoff Printer may not print completely to edge disc See above.
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Spectrum2 Printer Operator’s Guide Document Revision: 102803 CD Printing Techniques Chart E With color ribbon: Text created in the Spectrum2 Designer program does not print clearly For best text quality use one of the printer’s seven primary colors as a text color. F With color ribbon: Text created in a 3rd party graphics program does not print clearly The text may be a bitmap or JPEG graphic, with a color that does not print well.
Spectrum2 Printer Operator’s Guide Document Revision: 102803 CD Printing Techniques Chart GI Vertical “White” line or “non printing line” is across disc label Printhead has a particle of ribbon or dust stuck to it. Clean printhead Tip: If strobe setting is too high, this may cause ribbon to melt and ribbon particle stick to printhead. It is possible that printhead is damaged and needs replacement. If cleaning printhead does not correct problem.
Spectrum2 Printer Operator’s Guide Document Revision: 102803 Thermal Transfer & Inkjet CD Printer Comparison The Spectrum2 series of printers use thermal transfer technology to apply resin type ink to the surface of a plastic CD or DVD disc. Thermal transfer printers have a print head that heats portions of a ribbon as disc moves under the printer head, as the disc goes past the print head the resin type ink cools and adheres to the surface of the disc.
Spectrum2 Printer Operator’s Guide applications white inkjet type coated media graphics on silver / gold media Document Revision: 102803 Printer allows wide range of label types Spot color on silver on white coated media Mixed text and color graphic on white coated media Not recommended Permanent Labeling labeling applications of disc Disc that will be handled in wet or humid conditions (ink will smear) 72 Full color photos or graphics covering the entire label area of the disc Thermal Transfer Pri
Spectrum2 Printer Operator’s Guide Document Revision: 102803 Supported Ribbon and Ribbon Specifications The MF DIGITAL Spectrum2 supports the following thermal transfer ribbons.
Spectrum2 Printer Operator’s Guide Document Revision: 102803 Autoloader Port Connector and Signal information: Pin Number Signal Name I/0 Function Logic 1 (5 Volts) Logic 0 1 CPBSY Output Printer Busy Printer Busy Printer Available 2 CTOUT Output Tray Out Tray Extended Tray Retracted 3 CTIN Output Tray In Tray Retracted Tray Extended 4 CCDINTRAY Output CD on Tray CD Present No CD Present 5 P_CCMD Input Print Buffer Command No Action Prints label image in buffer 6 O_CCMD
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Spectrum2 Printer Operator’s Guide Document Revision: 102803 Error Codes for Status LED The Status LED is located on the front of the printer. Number of Flashes Area to check Action 1 Timeout Power OFF / Power ON printer 2 Ribbon out Install new ribbon, press START 3 No CD 4 Tray error No CD in tray. Place CD in Tray, press START to continue. Press START to home tray 5 Head motor error Power OFF / Power ON printer 6 Memory error 7 Print buffer overflow Memory error detected.
