510873.qxd 1/13/2004 4:40 PM Page i 101403-510873-(01) TM DISC PUBLISHER USER’S MANUAL Automated Optical Disc Automated Duplication & Printing System Duplication 2003 All rights reserved.
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510873.qxd 1/5/2004 9:59 AM Page iii INDEX Table of Contents Section 1: Getting Started ...............................................................................1 A. Choosing a Good Location ................................................................1 B. Unpacking and Inspection.................................................................2 C. Identifying the Parts ...........................................................................2 D. System Requirements .........................
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10873.qxd 1/5/2004 9:59 AM Page 1 TOC INDEX Section 1: Getting Started THANK YOU… ...for purchasing the BravoTM Disc Publisher. Bravo is the perfect all-in-one solution for producing professional looking CD-R and DVD-R discs. A wide variety of disc formats are supported, including audio CDs, Video CDs, data discs and more. Operation is simple and completely automatic once a job has been started. To begin using your Disc Publisher, please read this manual carefully.
510873.qxd 1/5/2004 9:59 AM Page 2 TOC INDEX B. UNPACKING AND INSPECTION While unpacking your Publisher, inspect the carton to ensure that no damage has occurred during shipping. Make sure that all supplied accessories are included with your unit.
510873.qxd 1/13/2004 TOC 4:40 PM Page 3 INDEX The Robotic Disc Transporter moves discs from the Input Bin, to a CD/DVD Recorder, to the printer, and finally to the Output Bin. The CD/DVD Recorder is automatically loaded and unloaded by the Publisher’s Robotic Disc Transporter. The Recorder Tray Button manually opens or closes the Recorder Tray. In normal operation, the in/out movement of the Recorder Tray is controlled automatically and this button is not used.
510873.qxd 1/13/2004 4:40 PM Page 4 TOC INDEX Rear Panel This illustration shows the input ports found on the rear panel of the Publisher: USB 2.0 Port Power Input Port The USB 2.0 Interface is connected to an open USB 2.0 port on your PC with the USB 2.0 cable, included with your Publisher. The Power Input Port connects to the included 100V~240V 12V switching power supply. D.
510873.qxd 1/5/2004 9:59 AM Page 5 TOC INDEX E. OVERVIEW OF OPERATION Your new Publisher is an automated, precision device intended for continuous-duty publishing of discs. The following is a description of the complete process of duplicating and printing a CD/DVD job on your Publisher: 1. Up to 25 blank discs may be loaded at one time into the Input Bin. 2. The Publisher's integrated Robotic Disc Transporter will first check your recorder drive for a disc by attempting to "pick" from the recorder.
510873.qxd 1/5/2004 9:59 AM TOC 4. Page 6 INDEX The Recorder Tray then automatically shuts. Robotic Disc Transporter will automatically check the Input Bin to make certain that only one disc was picked. Through software control, you can perform a test on each disc before recording. If a disc does not pass (meaning that all or part of that disc is not recordable), the Robotic Disc Transporter picks it out of the CD Tray and sends it to the Reject Area. 5. The Recorder is now writing to the disc.
510873.qxd 1/5/2004 9:59 AM TOC Page 7 INDEX 8. Print time varies according to which print mode has been selected (section 3-A). In most cases, print time takes no more than 2 minutes. After printing the first disc, the Publisher's Printer Disc Tray opens automatically. The Robotic Disc Transporter moves the finished disc to the Output Bin. 9. The process starts over and repeats until all blank discs are gone or the number you have specified via software are copied and printed. 10.
510873.qxd 1/13/2004 4:40 PM Page 8 TOC INDEX Section 2: Hardware and Software Set-Up This section will describe the step-by-step process of setting up your Publisher. This includes information on how to load the supplies (ink and disc media) necessary to start producing discs. QUICKSTART INSTALLER The Installer Disc has a QuickStart menu that will guide you through the process of setting up your duplicator. Please refer to the following for more information on each step: 1. 2.
510873.qxd 1/13/2004 4:40 PM Page 9 TOC INDEX Step 2: Loading Media (Discs) NOTE: Your Publisher can print directly onto virtually any brand of printable-surface CD/DVD media. However, different brands of discs have different printable coatings. Because of this, you may need to adjust the printer driver settings to accommodate your specific brand of CD/DVD media. Refer to Section 3 for further printer driver information.
510873.qxd 1/5/2004 9:59 AM Page 10 TOC INDEX • Load the Input Bin (the bin located on the right-hand side of the Publisher) with 25 blank discs and place the bins on the mounting pegs.
510873.qxd 1/5/2004 9:59 AM Page 11 TOC INDEX Step 4: Connecting the USB 2.0 Cable Connect the Publisher to your PC with your beige USB 2.0 Cable. After a few moments, Windows will tell you it has found new hardware and is looking for software to install it.
510873.qxd 1/5/2004 9:59 AM Page 12 TOC INDEX Select "Install the software automatically" and click Next. You may see a notice like the one shown here stating that the Optical Disc has not passed Windows Logo Testing. Click Install Anyway to continue installing the printer driver for your Publisher. Step 5: Installing the Software Suite After the printer driver software for the Publisher has installed, click Next and you will see a screen to select the language for the software.
510873.qxd 1/5/2004 10:00 AM Page 13 TOC INDEX A. Launch PrimoDVD 2.0 Primo DVD 2.0 can be launched from your Start menu. If you have more than one external recordable drive attached to your PC, the following screen will appear when you launch Primo: Clicking the Open/Close button will help you identify the drive installed in your Publisher. Select this drive from the list and click OK. B. Once Primo DVD 2.0 is opened, you will see a dialog box allowing you to launch SureThing CD Labeler.
510873.qxd 1/5/2004 10:00 AM Page 14 TOC INDEX The SureThing Disc Labeler software included with your Publisher is a great tool for creating professional looking discs. You can use SureThing's Smart Designs to quickly label a disc, or easily import your own design in many popular file formats. The On-Line Help section will provide complete instructions on all the features in this package. The following is a tutorial on creating a basic disc design: 1. Click New... 2.
510873.qxd 1/5/2004 10:00 AM TOC Page 15 INDEX 4. Check Use Smart Designs to browse through different built-in designs. Deselect this option if you would like to create your own layout. When finished, click Next. 5. Click Finish. You should now see your basic layout. Simply double click on text boxes to modify the standard text with your information. If you want to import your own graphics, click Photos/Clipart to browse for images. Many standard clipart symbols are included with your software. 6.
510873.qxd 1/5/2004 10:00 AM Page 16 TOC INDEX Right click in the Data Job Window and select Add Files or Folders. Select the information you wish to be recorded on your disc. D. Once you have selected the content of the disc, you will need to select the label you designed. Check the Print check box, and click the <…> button to browse to the *.STD file you created. E. Select the number of copies you wish to create. F.
510873.qxd 1/5/2004 10:00 AM Page 17 TOC INDEX Section 3: Creating Discs There are two main components to creating discs, printing and burning. SureThing CD Labeler is used to design the printing on your discs. PrimoDVD 2.0 controls the recording and allows you to select the image to be printed to your discs. Both applications will be described in detail in this section. A.
510873.qxd 1/5/2004 10:00 AM TOC Page 18 INDEX NOTE: Most applications allow you to change these same printer driver options from their "Print" and/or "Printer Setup" screens. This means that you don't 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.
510873.qxd 1/13/2004 4:41 PM TOC Page 19 INDEX Select PrimaColor to enable color-matching profiles written specifically for the Publisher by Candela Color Management System. This setting automatically adjusts the color of your image according to predetermined printer profiles and default system profiles. This results in a very precise color match when attempting to print photographic images. Ink Saturation This option controls the ink saturation of the printed image.
510873.qxd 1/5/2004 10:00 AM Page 20 TOC INDEX normally use for your publishing because different brands of discs may vary slightly in size. Also, verify that the Publisher is powered ON and that it is connected to your computer. 2. Click on the Centering Properties Test Print button. The printer will begin printing the calibration test print. 3. When the print is complete, rotate disc 180º and put the disc back in the input bin and repeat step 2 using the same disc. 4.
510873.qxd 1/5/2004 10:00 AM TOC Page 21 INDEX 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. Enable Ink Low Warning This setting lets you enable or disable the warning from the printer to tell you when the ink cartridges are getting low.
510873.qxd 1/5/2004 10:00 AM TOC Page 22 INDEX Select Clean button to send a simple test pattern to the printer. Be sure to have a disc in the Bravo's input bin and the front cover closed. The test pattern, shown below, purges ink through nozzles of your ink cartridge to clear any blockages. The test pattern will show if the nozzles require any further cleaning.
510873.qxd 1/5/2004 10:00 AM TOC Page 23 INDEX Select the Details button for information on the drivers, firmware, alignment and number of discs printed with your Publisher. Disc Output Location This can be set either Normal (Left Bind acts as output), or Kiosk (finished discs deposited out the Front Exit). The default is Normal (Left Bin). Note that this will only have an effect when doing printing only − this will have no affect when recording and printing through PrimoDVD.
510873.qxd 1/5/2004 10:00 AM Page 24 TOC INDEX Alignment Calibration The Alignment Calibration allows you you create a test print that will provide you with values to configure your printer for Bi-Di- Printing and to align the color and black cartridges for Color+Black printing. If Bi-Di Printing is enabled, or if you use Color+Black as a cartridge type in the driver settings, it is important to perform this calibration every time you change a cartridge.
510873.qxd 1/5/2004 10:00 AM TOC Page 25 INDEX 1. Click New... 2. Select CD Color Printer under Label Products and click Next. 3. Click Browse to look through the many built-in backgrounds included with SureThing, or click Clear if you would like to import your own background or design. Click Next.
510873.qxd 1/5/2004 10:00 AM Page 26 TOC INDEX 4. Check Use Smart Designs to browse through different built-in designs. Deselect this option if you would like to create your own layout. When finished, click Next. 5. Click Finish. You should now see your basic layout. Simply double click on text boxes to modify the standard text with your information. If you want to import your own graphics, click Photos/Clipart to browse for images. Many standard clipart symbols are included with your software. 6.
510873.qxd 1/5/2004 10:00 AM TOC Page 27 INDEX Your Publisher will support two types of print files in PrimoDVD 2.0: • • *.STD - SureThing CD Labeler *.PRN - Print files created through the Publisher Printer Driver *.STD files As described earlier, these are files created in SureThing CD Labeler. This is the recommended file type for printing as it offers the most flexibility. .PRN files These are files created from virtually any Windows graphics application.
510873.qxd 1/5/2004 10:00 AM Page 28 TOC INDEX Operating Screens To keep things simple, there is really only one main operating screen you'll need to know about in order to run the PrimoDVD Software.
510873.qxd 1/5/2004 10:00 AM Page 29 TOC INDEX Job Status Window. As each Job Panel is formed, an entry is made in the Job Status Window at the lower left side of the main Application Window. When jobs are started, this list displays the status of each job, including the number of discs copied and the number remaining. This window may be hidden by clicking on the Show Job List Panel under the View menu. One other sub-window available is called the Activity Log Panel.
510873.qxd 1/5/2004 10:00 AM Page 30 TOC INDEX After your job(s) have been set up, each one may be started by clicking on the red "Record" button at the top of the Job Setup Panel. Here's what the Job Setup Panel looks like: Record Pause Stop While jobs are running, they may be paused or stopped by clicking on the appropriate buttons on the Job Setup Panel. The Pause Button will allow the current recording to finish, then suspends operations on that job.
510873.qxd 1/5/2004 10:00 AM Page 31 TOC INDEX table and attaches just under the front lip of the Bravo. This kit is available through your reseller. Kiosk mode is enabled as follows: 1. In PrimoDVD 2.0 click Robotics then Options from the main menu. 2. In the Options dialog box, check the option labeled Enable Kiosk Mode. 3. If you would like the Bravo to physically print the word "Reject" on rejected discs, select the Print "Reject" option.
510873.qxd 1/5/2004 10:00 AM TOC Page 32 INDEX 2. Insert the master disc into your PC's CD drive. In the drive list on the left of the screen, select the PC's CD drive by clicking on it. Press F4 or, click the Disc Explorer button. 3. The Disc Explorer Window will be displayed. Check in the Disc Explorer that the source disc is correctly read. (Click on the Force Refresh button if the Auto Refresh checkbox is not checked). 4. To copy the entire CD, press the big Global-Image button.
510873.qxd 1/13/2004 TOC 4:41 PM Page 33 INDEX Also in the Image Job dialog box, check the box labeled Print if you have a printer installed and wish to print a print image onto each disc after it has been recorded. There are two types of files supported: *.prn files you've previously created using almost any Windows graphics application, *.std files created using SureThing CD labeler. In the drop down box to the right of the Print checkbox, you can select any recently used *.prn or *.std files.
510873.qxd 1/5/2004 10:00 AM Page 34 TOC INDEX Section 4: Interpreting the Publisher's Indicator Lights The Power and Busy LED indicator lights located on the top of the Publisher can tell you a lot about what is happening inside the Publisher.
510873.qxd 1/5/2004 10:00 AM Page 35 TOC Section 5: INDEX Maintenance and Troubleshooting The Publisher is designed to operate for extended periods of time with very little attention. In fact, no regular maintenance is recommended other than cleaning the outside case. NOTE: Do NOT attempt to oil or grease the Publisher's Robotic Arm shaft or other components.
510873.qxd 1/5/2004 10:00 AM Page 36 TOC INDEX C. SOFTWARE TEST This will confirm that the hardware, software and your PC are all communicating properly with each other properly. Follow the procedures listed on the following pages. 1. Launch the software from your Windows Desktop or program menu. The main Application Window will appear. Select the Publisher Drive by clicking on its icon on the left hand side of the screen. 2. From the main Application Window, click on Robotics.
510873.qxd 1/5/2004 10:00 AM Page 37 TOC INDEX 3. In the drop-down menu, go to Services. 4. Click on Check Communications. You will see a dialog box stating, "Communication OK. System Idle." If you do not see this, make sure that all cables are connected securely. 5. Click OK to get back to the main screen. 6. Click on Robotics again. 7. Select Manual Movements. 8. Load at least 4-5 discs into the Input Bin. 9. Click on Start Test.
510873.qxd 1/5/2004 10:00 AM Page 38 TOC INDEX D. RECORDING ERRORS If discs are not being recorded properly or are not passing verification, you will want to consult the error log. This is available in PrimoDVD by clicking View, Activity Log then selecting the option to Show At Top or Show at Right from the drop-down Menu. This will show a history of tasks performed by PrimoDVD. If there are errors, you will see them in this list.
510873.qxd 1/5/2004 10:00 AM TOC Page 39 INDEX Click Tools, Options and check the box labeled Enable Burn Proof. This option enables the drive to slow down its recording speed to match the data. Click Robotics, Options and deselect Record and Print Simultaneously. This will cause your jobs to take longer, but will free more computer resources for recording.
510873.qxd 1/13/2004 4:41 PM Page 40 TOC INDEX Examine the type of recording job you attempting. If you’re attempting to record directly from a CD Reader to the Publisher, the reader or the bus inside your computer may not be able to keep up with recording at 16x speed. Try creating a global image (GI) of the disc as described earlier in this manual and you will most likely have greater success. E.
510873.qxd 1/13/2004 4:41 PM Page 41 TOC INDEX Section 6: Technical Specifications Model Optical Disc Publisher Configurations CD-R Publisher DVD-R Publisher Printing Method Ink-Jet Printing Resolution 4800 x 1200 dpi, 2400 x 1200 dpi, 1200 x 1200 dpi, 600 x 600 dpi Ink Types Dual Cartridges: One 3-color (CMY) cartridge, and one Black Monochrome (K) Media Types Printable Surface CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R, DVD RAM Maximum print width 4.
510873.qxd 1/5/2004 10:00 AM Page 42 TOC Index Activity Log ..................................................................................28, 29, 38 Algebraic....................................................................................................18 Alignment Calibration ................................................................18, 23, 24 Application Window ..............................................................28 29, 32, 36 Audio Job, Running ...............................
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