Rimage AutoPrinter IITM User Guide
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Rimage AutoPrinter II Support information US, Asia/Pacific, Mexico/Latin America Europe Rimage Corporation 7725 Washington Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55439 USA Attn: Rimage Services Rimage Europe GmbH Hans-Böckler-Straße 7 63128 Dietzenbach, Germany Service: Tel: +49-(0) 6074-8521-0 FAX: +49-(0) 6074-8521-21 North America: 800-553-8312 Asia/Pacific, Mexico/ Latin America: 952-946-0004 FAX: 952-946-6956 Rimage Europe Technical Website Rimage Support Website http://www.rimage.de/support.
Contents Contents Introduction ...................................................................................... 1 Identify AutoPrinter II parts ............................................................. 2 Front view.............................................................................................................. 2 Rear view .............................................................................................................. 2 Power switch ......................................
Rimage AutoPrinter II ii
Introduction Introduction Rimage offers two Producer II AutoPrinters: the AutoEverest and the AutoPrism. The primary difference between the two is the CD printer. Note: Where possible, references in the manual are either to the AutoEverest or the AutoPrism, but where appropriate, AutoPrinter will be used to refer to them collectively.
Rimage AutoPrinter II Identify AutoPrinter II parts Front view AutoEverest AutoPrism Rear view AutoEverest AutoPrism Power switch The power switch is located on the back corner of the AutoPrinter. The power switch controls the power for the AutoPrinter and attached printer. Note: The Prism printer has a power switch, but the Everest printer does not. When you have initially powered everything on, it is unnecessary to power off the Prism printer using the Prism printer power switch.
Identify AutoPrinter II parts Operator panel The Operator panel has four LEDs (Light-Emitting Diodes) and an Operator Button. Operator Button Each time you press the Operator Button, the carousel rotates to the next bin. Status LEDs The LEDs on the operator panel provide the following operational information. LED Name LED Color Functionality Fault Amber The Fault LED is on when an error is detected. Carousel Present Amber The Carousel Present LED is on when the Carousel is removed.
Rimage AutoPrinter II Lift arm parts This is the bottom view of the lift arm assembly. Gripper Hub The Gripper Hub holds the disc in place while the lift arm moves to and from the carousel, and printer. Disc Release Button Press this button so that discs can be placed on or removed from the gripper hub. Once the button is released, the gripper hub holds the disc. Index Sensor This sensor is used with the Perfect PrintTM feature, which detects an index mark on silk-screened discs.
Operate the AutoPrinter II Operate the AutoPrinter II Installing the carousel You may load discs in the bins before installing the carousel. - Important: To prevent errors, the carousel should be installed before operating the software or powering on the AutoPrinter. 1. Slide the Carousel in so that the Shaft slides in the slot opening of the Bearing Guide. 2. Lower the carousel with the Top Support Bearing dropping in to the Bearing Guide. 3.
Rimage AutoPrinter II Installing ribbons To install ribbons in the printer, stop any operations. To change ribbons in a Prism printer, refer to the Prism Printer User Guide. To change ribbons in an Everest II printer, refer to the Everest II Printer User Guide. Printing discs To print discs, use CD Designer or other software application to design and print your labels. Refer to your printer user guide to configure the printer driver settings. 1. Place discs in bin 1 and 2 of the AutoPrinter. 2.
Operate the AutoPrinter II Aligning the Everest II printer After installing the printer, or if discs are not placed on the printer properly, the printer may need an alignment to the gripper arm. Required Tool: T25 Torx driver. 1. Prepare the AutoPrinter for alignment. a. Power on the AutoEverest by pressing the AutoEverest power switch. Wait for the unit to complete the warm-up initialization, indicated by the Activity LED coming on. The Everest printer takes about 2 minutes to complete the initialization.
Rimage AutoPrinter II b. If the disc is not centered on the print pad, loosen the two Side to Side Alignment Screws. c. Slide the printer, NOT the printer drawer, until the side gaps are equal. d. Tighten the two Side to Side Alignment Screws. 3. To perform the front to back alignment procedure, turn the Front to Back Alignment Screw until there is a 1/16” (1.5mm) gap between the front edge of the disc and the raised edge of the Disc Retainer.
Operate the AutoPrinter II b. To place a disc in the Gripper, press the disc up into the Gripper while pressing the Disc Release Button. c. Release the button. The Gripper holds the disc. d. To open the print drawer, press the Unit Attention Button. e. Slowly, move the Lift Arm down until the disc is just touching the Print Pad. 3. Check the side to side alignment. a. Observe the left edge of the disc and the raised edges of the Print Pad as shown by the arrows. b.
Rimage AutoPrinter II 4. To perform the front to back alignment procedure, turn the Front to Back Alignment Screw until the disc hangs over the front edge of the Print Pad by 0.010” – 0.015” (0.38 mm). Tip: You can use the T25 Torx driver or a 5/32” Allen wrench to turn the Front to Back Alignment Screw. 5. After the printer is aligned, raise the Lift Arm out of the way of the Print Drawer. 6. Close the Print Drawer by pressing the Unit Attention Button. 7.
Learn More Learn More AutoPrinter II Specifications Standard System AutoPrinter autoloader, a Rimage Everest II or Prism printer, and CD Designer software disc. Software requirements CD Designer or other graphical application Input bin capacity 300 Discs Output capacity 300 Discs Physical size Width – 15.063” (38.4 cm) Height – 22.375” (56.8 cm) Depth – 22.625” (57.5 cm) Weight with Everest II printer – 97 lb (44.1 kg) Weight with Prism printer – 73 lb (33.
Rimage AutoPrinter II Technical support and product updates - Important! Register your Rimage AutoPrinter II online or complete and return the registration card so Rimage can notify you of upgrades as they become available. http://www.rimage.com/support_printers.html Support for the Rimage AutoPrinter II is available through your authorized reseller. Safety information This manual and the indications on the product allow proper and safe operation.
Learn More Rimage AutoPrinter Limited 1 Year Warranty Rimage warrants, to the original end user only, that all non-consumable parts of the AutoPrinter 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.
