Everest™ Printer User Guide
Contents Contents Introduction ...................................................................................... 1 Printer Requirements.......................................................................................1 Operating System requirements............................................................................ 1 Media requirements............................................................................................... 1 Ribbon requirements ......................................
Rimage Everest Printer Clean the print head ............................................................................................ 24 Clean the tacky rollers......................................................................................... 25 Clean the air filter ................................................................................................ 26 Clean the platen roller ......................................................................................... 27 Learn More ......
Introduction Introduction This manual provides the information needed to operate the Rimage Everest printer, identify the parts, and configure printing preferences. To unpack and set up your Everest printer, refer to the Everest Unpacking and Setup Instructions included with your product. Printer Requirements Operating System requirements The Rimage Everest printer is compatible only with Windows® 2000 and XP, and Macintosh® OSX v 10.3/10.4.
Rimage Everest Printer Label design requirements The Everest printer Windows compatible software ships with a label editor called CD Designer™, which is installed on your PC during a typical installation of the Rimage software. If you have a Windows based PC, you can use CD Designer to design your labels. Note: CD Designer is not Macintosh compatible and will not be installed with the Macintosh compatible software.
Identify the parts of the Everest printer Identify the parts of the Everest printer This section describes the Everest printer hardware and features.
Rimage Everest Printer Control panel The control panel, located on the front of the printer, includes an operator button and four indicator lights. The control panel allows you to monitor and control the Everest printer. # Tip: If all indicator lights are blinking, the printer did not initialize properly. To correct this issue: 1. Remove the power cord. The Everest printer powers down. 2. Set the mode switch to the proper position. For more information, refer to the table on page 6. 3.
Identify the parts of the Everest printer Rear view USB connector Mode switch Serial connector Voltage switch Power connector Original shipping screw position Shipping screw storage position 110632_L 5
Rimage Everest Printer Mode switch Everest printer switches There are two switches on the rear of the Everest printer: the mode switch and the AC voltage switch. Voltage switch Mode switch - Important! You must power off the Everest printer before changing the mode switch. The mode switch is a rotary switch used to set the operational mode of the Everest printer. The printer must be powered off for the mode to be changed.
Operate the Everest printer Operate the Everest printer This section provides the information needed to use your Everest printer. Powering on and off the Everest printer The Everest printer does not have a power switch: Note: The printer will go into sleep mode if it is idle for more than 30 minutes. When this occurs, the printer will take 2-3 minutes to warm up after a job is sent to the printer.
Rimage Everest Printer Installing the Everest printer driver on Macintosh - Important! To install the Everest printer driver, you must log on with an administrator account. 1. Install the printer driver. a. Insert the software CD in the computer disc drive. b. Run the Rimage Everest Installer. c. Select the Install button. The installation begins. d. When the installation is complete, select Quit. The installation completes and the installation window closes. 2.
Operate the Everest printer Placing a CD on the printer drawer Use this procedure to place a disc on the printer drawer. - Important! To avoid scratching or damaging the recording surface of the disc, you must place the disc properly on the printer drawer. 1. To open the printer drawer, press the operator button. Print pad Holding pins 2. Place the disc on the print pad with the printable surface facing up and the stacking ring facing the print pad.
Rimage Everest Printer Setting up your printing preferences on a Windows PC Printing preferences allows you to set up your Everest printer to produce the best possible labels on your discs. Navigate to printing preferences Use either procedure below to navigate to the Everest Printing Preferences. Accessing Printing Preferences through Windows Start menu Note: Using this method, printing preferences are saved in the printer driver settings.
Operate the Everest printer Setting media size, media type, orientation, and ribbon type 1. Navigate to printing preferences (refer to page 10). 2. Select the Main tab. 3. View or change the printing preferences. a. From the Media Type dropdown list, select the appropriate Media Type. b. From the Media Size dropdown list, select the appropriate Media Size. c. Select the desired number of copies. d. Select the desired Orientation. e. From the Ribbon dropdown list, select the appropriate Ribbon Type.
Rimage Everest Printer Setting print quality, color matching, and image adjustments 1. Navigate to printing preferences (refer to page 10). 2. Select the Advanced tab. 3. View or change the printing preferences. a. From the Print Quality pane, select the desired Print Quality. b. From the Color Matching pane, select the desired Color Matching. Note: The default setting for color matching is CMYK. c. From the Image Adjustments dropdown list, select None, High contrast, Vivid color, or Custom.
Operate the Everest printer Setting the printable area This functionality allows you to adjust the printable area settings for standard CD/DVD 120 mm media. This allows you to set the outer and inner diameters to print the disc label without overlapping the disc edges. 1. Navigate to printing preferences (refer to page 10). 2. Select the Advanced tab. 3. View or change the printing preferences. a. To print on the disc hub, in the Printable Area pane, select Print on Hub.
Rimage Everest Printer Adjusting the print alignment and color density 1. Navigate to printing preferences (refer to page 10). 2. Select the Utility tab. 3. From the Utility tab, select Status Monitor. The Status Monitor dialog displays minimized on your taskbar. 4. From your taskbar, select the Status Monitor. The Status Monitor dialog is active.
Operate the Everest printer Setting up your printing preferences on a Macintosh Printing preferences allow you to set up your Everest printer to produce the best possible labels on your discs. Note: The location of the preferences described in this section will change depending on the program used to print the label file. Navigate to printing preferences 1. Open the label file in the application of your choice. 2. From the File menu, select Print. The Print dialog opens. 3.
Rimage Everest Printer Setting color matching, brightness, and threshold 1. Navigate to printing preferences (refer to page 15). 2. From the presets pane popup menu select Everest II Colors. The Everest II Colors pane displays. 3. View or change the printing preferences. a. From the Color Matching dropdown list, select the desired color matching. b. From the Matching Method dropdown list, select the desired matching method. c. To modify the image brightness, move the Brightness slider. d.
Operate the Everest printer Setting the printable area This functionality allows you to adjust the printable area settings for standard CD/DVD 120 mm media. This allows you to set the outer and inner diameters to print the disc label without overlapping the disc edges. 1. Navigate to printing preferences (refer to page 15). 2. From the presets pane popup menu select Printable Area Settings. The Printable Area Settings pane displays. 3. View or change the printing preferences.
Rimage Everest Printer Adjusting the print alignment and color density In the Everest II Utility, you can adjust the print alignment and the color density. # Tip: The Everest II Utility allows you to view information such as the current firmware version, the serial number, and the installed ribbon type. Through the Everest II Utility, you can also update your printer firmware. 1. Navigate to the Everest II Utility.
Maintain the Everest printer Maintain the Everest printer - Important! For optimum performance, keep the Everest printer in a clean, dust-free environment. To keep the Everest printer operating at optimum performance, you must maintain the Everest printer. Maintenance tasks and frequency are described in the table below.
Rimage Everest Printer Changing the print ribbon Before changing the Everest print ribbon, allow time for the new ribbon to become acclimated to the environment. Allow more time for greater temperature and/or humidity differences. - Important! Ribbons must be stored at a temperature between 50°– 90°F (10–32°C). Avoid moisture and direct sunlight. Do not reuse ribbons. Before you begin: Power off the printer. 1. Remove the print ribbon. Cover latches a.
Maintain the Everest printer 3. Install the new print ribbon. a. Remove the new ribbon from the packaging. Large opening Small shaft Tacky roller b. Install the supply roll end of the print ribbon on the top of the carrier. c. Insert the large shaft in the large opening and press the small shaft into place. Note: The ribbon must come over the tacky roller. Supply roll d. Wrap the ribbon around the guide rollers. Guide rollers e. Install the take up roll. f.
Rimage Everest Printer Changing the retransfer ribbon Before changing the Everest retransfer ribbon, allow time for the new ribbon to become acclimated to the environment. Allow more time for greater temperature and/or humidity differences. Ribbons must be stored at a temperature between 50°– 90°F (10–32°C). Avoid moisture and direct sunlight. Do not reuse ribbons. Before you begin: Power off the printer. Cover latches 1. Remove the retransfer ribbon. a.
Maintain the Everest printer 2. Discard the used retransfer ribbon. Supply roll 3. Install the new retransfer ribbon. a. Remove the retransfer ribbon from the packaging. b. With the supply roll on the left side, slide both retransfer rolls under the retransfer ribbon carrier. c. Install the supply roll on the left side of the carrier and snap the roll into place. d. Bring the take up roll up and around the guide rollers and snap the roll into place. Take up roll e.
Rimage Everest Printer Cleaning the Everest printer Clean the print head Before you begin: Power off the printer. 1. Access the print head. a. Press the two cover latches to release the side cover. b. Lower the side cover. c. Open latch 1. d. Remove the print ribbon carrier. For specific instructions, refer to page 20. 2. Clean the print head. Latch 1 Printhead p Caution! Wipe the print head from one end to the other. Do not stop wiping in the middle of the print head.
Maintain the Everest printer Clean the tacky rollers Before you begin: Power off the printer. 1. Remove the print ribbon. For specific instructions, refer to page 20. Ribbon carrier 2. To access the tacky rollers, remove the supply roll (the unused portion) of the print ribbon from the print ribbon carrier. Tacky roller 1 3. Clean the tacky rollers. a. Apply isopropyl alcohol to the sponge swab. b. Use the sponge swab to clean tacky roller 1. c.
Rimage Everest Printer Clean the air filter Before you begin: Power off the printer. 1. Remove the air filter. a. At the rear of the Everest printer, remove the two screws holding the fan cover. Fan cover b. Remove the air filter. 2. Clean the air filter. a. Use water to clean the air filter. Screws b. Allow the air filter to dry. 3. Prepare the printer for use. a. When the air filter is dry, place it inside the fan cover. b. Use the two screws to attach the fan cover. c. 26 Power on the printer.
Maintain the Everest printer Clean the platen roller - Important! The platen roller should be cleaned only if you notice a diminished print quality, such as white specks on the printed disc. Before you begin: 1. Ensure that the printer is powered off. 2. At the back of the printer, change the mode switch to position 3 (Diagnostic Mode). 3. Power on the printer. 1. Access the platen roller. a. Press the two cover latches to release the side cover. b. Lower the side cover. c. Open latches 1, 2, and 3. d.
Rimage Everest Printer 6. Prepare the printer for use. a. Install the print ribbon carrier. b. Install the retransfer ribbon carrier. c. Close all latches. d. Close the side cover. e. Turn the mode switch to the correct operating position. For more information, refer to page 6. f. 28 Power on the printer. The printer is ready.
Learn More Learn More Everest Printer Specifications Item Description Printing Speed (including drawer cycle time) 60 seconds or less for CMY color coverage. 66 seconds for CMY+W First print is 5 minutes, which includes warm-up time.
Rimage Everest Printer Technical support and product updates Support for the Rimage Everest printer is available through your authorized reseller. - Important: Register your Rimage Everest printer so we can notify you of upgrades as they become available. Safety information This manual and the indications on the product allow proper and safe operation. The indication marks below help protect you and other persons from injury, and equipment from damage.
Learn More Safety testing Product name: Everest printer Model: CDPR21 Notice for USA Federal Communications Commissions (FCC) Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Rimage Everest Printer Rimage Everest Printer Limited 1 Year Warranty Rimage warrants, to the original end user only, that all non-consumable parts of the Everest Printer or Everest II Printer will be free from defects in material or workmanship for 12 months, according to the following terms: • Rimage will replace or repair, at Rimage's discretion, any non-consumable parts found defective within the Warranty period. • Valid from the date Rimage ships the product to you.
