USER’S GUIDE
NOTICE WELCOME MESSAGE Thank you for choosing the Signature Z1 CD/DVD Printer. The Z1 is the perfect tool for labeling all of your custom CDs and DVDs quickly, easily and with a touch of class. The Z1 lets you print text and graphics directly to the surface of discs. Quality is high, operation is simple, and the printed images are smudge resistant and completely waterproof. The information contained in this manual is subject to change without notice.
TABLE OF CONTENTS WELCOMEMESSAGE ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ NOTICE MAINTAINING THE PRINTER Preventative Maintenance Trouble Shooting Error Messages 2 ○ 2 ○ ○ TRADEMARKS ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ INTRODUCING YOUR CD/DVD PRINTER What’s in your printer box Product Specifications Safety Instructions General Features of the CD/DVD Printer Printing Functions SETTING UP THE CD/DVD PRINTER Getting Started
INTRODUCING YOUR CD/DVD PRINTER PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS PRINTER Print Resolution: 200dpi 4x90 degree rotation function supports 4 print areas: Top & Bottom Section - 2 x 0.94" X 2.36" (24mm x 60mm) Left & Right Section - 2 x 0.94" X 1.57" (24mm x 40mm) Input Power Requirements: 100 - 240 V Output Power Requirements: 24V DC Power Consumption: max 14.4W Dimensions of Printer (WxDxH): 9.25" X 7.48" X 2.76" (235mmx190mmx70mm) Weight of Printer: 2.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Please read the safety instructions thoroughly before using the CD/ DVD Printer. PRINTER CABLE Your printer comes with a standard USB cable for connecting the printer to the PC. Danger! Power Cord & AC Adapter A Power Cord and AC Adapter is supplied for connection to a power source.
General Features of the CD/DVD Printer SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Top View Caution! Access Door Please handle the device according to the following instructions, as otherwise it may lead to damage of the printer. • Do not place the product near any heat sources. • Do not pull the power cord or USB cable during unplugging. Grip and pull out the plug directly. • Make sure that the power cord is firmly plugged into the power socket when in use.
Rear View PRINTING FUNCTIONS The CD/DVD Printer provides printing in up to 4 sectional areas to create a CD/DVD label. • Top, right, bottom and left areas each covered at 900 intervals • Easy-to-use selection of areas to edit.
SETTING UP THE CD/DVD PRINTER PRINTING FUNCTIONS Getting Started: Minimum System Requirements The following are the minimum system requirements for using the CD/DVD Printer.
1 . The InstallShield Wizard will guide you through the program setup. INSTALLING APPLICATION SOFTWARE 1 . Insert the CD-ROM in your PC.(If auto run is disabled on your PC, open Windows Explorer and click the CD icon.) 2. The driver set -up instructions will auto-run on the PC. 3. Follow the instructions on the PC and install the “Microsoft®. NET Framework” (if you do not have the Microsoft. NET Framework installed on your PC) 4. Install the “CD/DVD Application”.
3. This starts installation 4. A display screen will appear to let you know when the installation is complete. Click OK. The Microsoft.Net Framework application is now installed. 6. Key in your User Name & Organization Click Next 7. If you want the application to be installed in a folder other than specified, Click Change and input the directory. Click Next 5. **InstallShield will search for the CD-DVD Application on your PC.
8. The InstallShield Wizard will install the CD-DVD Printer Application to the PC. ** Note : Due to stability, the install wizard may ask for a system reboot before the CD/DVD Printer Application is installed. If setup doesn’t continue after a reboot, just re-run the set-up. The installation will continue from the place it was interrupted. 9. Click Finish. The application is now installed.
2 . Click Next. INSTALLING THE USB DRIVER 1. After you have finished the Application Installation, connect Printer to PC through the USB cable. 2. The driver set -up instructions will auto-run on the PC. Follow the instructions on the PC and install the “CSQ200 Driver file”. ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ 1. These instructions are for Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition and Millennium Edition. 3.
6. This starts the installation Click Finish. 5. The Windows driver will search for the CSQ200 driver Click Next.
1. These instructions are for Microsoft Windows 2000 (Professional) ** Note: Depending on your PC configuration, the display screen may not be the same as shown on the picture below. 3. Highlight the icon “Search for a suitable driver for my device”. Click Next. 2. Click Next. • This causes the Found New Hardware Wizard to appear.
4. Click Specify a location. Click Next. Click Browse . It will locate the driver from CD-ROM\\Drivers\win2kXP Click OK. Click Next 6. This starts the installation Click Finish. 5. The Windows driver will search for the CSQ200 driver. Click Next.
1. These instructions are for Microsoft Windows XP ** Note: Depending on your PC configuration, the display screen may not be the same as shown on the picture below. 3. Click “Search for the best in these locations”. Click “Include this location in the search”. Click Browse 4. It will locate the driver from CD-ROM\\Drivers\win2kXP Click OK Click Next 2. Highlight the icon “Install from a list or specific location”. Click Next.
7. Click Finish. 5. The Windows driver will search for the CSQ200 driver Click Next. 6.
MAKING CONNECTIONS UNINSTALLING THE APPLICATION SOFTWARE The application software for the CD/DVD Printer must be installed on your PC before connecting the power supply. 1. Click the Windows Start button, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel. 2. Once the control panel window appears, double click Add / Remove Programs. 1) Connect the power cord to the AC adapter. 3. Once the dialogue box appears, click CD/DVD Printer Application in the list of installed software. 4. Click the Remove button.
MAKING CONNECTIONS LOADING THE RIBBON CARTRIDGE 3) Connect the USB cable to the USB port of the PC. 1. Tighten the ribbon in the ribbon cartridge by turning the hub using an object with sharp end. The printer will malfunction if the ribbon is slack. Pen Cartridge 4) Connect the USB cable to the USB port of the printer 2. Start the CD/DVD printer application. 3. Click the “Change Cartridge” icon The side with the arrow should be pointing down.
LOADING THE RIBBON CARTRIDGE REPLACING THE RIBBON CARTRIDGE 5. Position the ribbon cartridge so that the ribbon passes under the cartridge bar. Cartridge 1. Start the CD/DVD Printer Application Cartridge Bar 2. Click the “Change Cartridge” icon Access door on the window application to move the cartridge holder to the “change cartridge position” or “cancel” to exit. 3. Open the printer access door. 4. Pull out the ribbon cartridge from its position.
USING THE PRINTER 6. Click the OK button on the cartridge dialogue box and the cartridge will move back to the home position, or cancel to exit. CD/DVD CATCH press and release CD/DVD 7. Close the printer access door. CD/DVD CATCH Figure 4 Figure 5 Loading a Printable Disc 1. Open the printer access door Caution ! Do not apply too much force to the ribbon winder shaft as it may lead to damage. 2. Place blank printable disc firmly onto the CD/DVDcatch (Refer to Figure 4) 3.
CREATING A LABEL 6. Configure the layout setting. Make the selection by clicking the respective pattern icon on the top of the editing window. 1. Place the disc onto the CD catch with its printing surface facing up. Do not place the printing surface facing downward as it will damage the disc. 2. On the Windows desktop, double-click the 7. Select a font • Select the font type, size, style and text alignment in the editing window.
IMPORTING IMAGES 6. Click on the “Load Image”. The file dialog box will appear, select the directory and the file that you want to insert. You can import images into the label from files or folders. 1. Click on any label boxes to import the images. 7. Click OK. 2. Click on the “Switch to image edit mode” icon. 8. The image will be imported to the label box. 3. A window “Area” will appear. 4. Click on the “Insert/Change image” icon 5.
MAINTAINING THE PRINTER CREATING CURVY TEXT 1. Click on any label box to import the curvy text 2. Click on the “Curved Text” icon 3. A window “Area” will appear Print head beneath carriage bar Figure 6 Preventative Maintenance 4. Click on the “Enter Text” • Always maintain the print head in clean condition. For cleaning, use a cotton swab moistened with alcohol or commercially available cassette tape recorder head cleaning kit to clean the print head (Refer to Figure 6) icon 5.
CLEANING THE PRINT HEAD 3. The Carriage will move to the cleaning position. Unplug the Power Cable and the USB Cable before cleaning the Print Head. Click Ok. A dirty print head will produce bad print quality. Perform the following steps to clean the print head when it becomes dirty. Note: Use a cotton bud stick or other soft material to clean the print head. 4. Use a cotton bud stick moistened with alcohol to clean the print head.
TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Unable to print Solution 1)Ensure that all the connectors are connected properly. No response from 2)Ensure that the application software is installed: my printer -Disconnect the USB cable and reinstall the CD/DVD printer application software. -Reconnect the cable. Poor printer quality 1)If the print head is dirty, clean the print head as described in the preventive maintenance above. 2)If the printing density is improper, adjust the printing desity.
ERROR MESSAGES You may sometimes receive the following common error messages while using the printer. Please follow the following instructions if you encounter them. Error Message No ribbon cartridge in the printer. Action Load a ribbon cartridge in the printer and try again. Follow the procedure under the section on “ loading the ribbon cartridge” The ribbon is finished. Unload the ribbon cartridge and load a new one. Follow the procedure under the section on “Replacing the ribbon cartridge.
replace the defective unit at no charge to you. Primera will provide 30 days of free telephonebased technical support beginning after the first call is placed. After 30 days has lapsed, there will be a $10.00 fee per incident. Technical support via email is provided at no charge. Contact support@primera.com or call 763-475-6669. SIGNATURE Z1 LIMITED WARRANTY A. What is Covered. Primera technology, Inc.
PERSON OR FIRM ARE VOID. THE DURATION OF ANY WARRANTIES, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ON YOUR PRIMERA PRODUCT SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE DURATION SET FORTH ABOVE. NEITHER PRIMERA TECHNOLOGY, INC.
Some states and/or countries do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts and some states and/or countries do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation and exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other legal rights, which vary from state to state and/or country to country.
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