CD-R Print Guide Table of Contents Preface 1 Introduction Printing on CD-Rs/DVD-Rs (CD-R Direct Print) Items to Prepare XXXXXXXX ©CANON INC.
Preface Introduction This CD-R Print Guide uses the following symbols to indicate important information. Always observe the instructions indicated by these symbols. Instructions that, if ignored, could result in death or serious personal injury caused by incorrect operation of the equipment. These must be observed for safe operation. Instructions that, if ignored, could result in personal injury or material damage caused by incorrect operation of the equipment. These must be observed for safe operation.
Printing on CD-Rs/DVD-Rs (CD-R Direct Print) The CD-R Tray (supplied) allows the printing of images on CD-Rs or DVD-Rs (printable discs). The “CDLabelPrint” software provided on the Setup Software & User’s Guide CD-ROM edits and further processes the images for printing.
• The CD-R may become dirty if software other than CD-LabelPrint or Easy-PhotoPrint is used. • Be sure to use the supplied 8 cm CD-R Adapter when printing on 8 cm CD-Rs. Attaching the CD-R Tray Preparing the CD-R Tray Feeder 1 Push the upper center ( ) of the Front Cover to open the Paper Output Tray. Paper Output Tray 2 Pull down the Inner Cover forward to open. The Inner Cover functions as the CD-R Tray Feeder.
Placing the CD-R/DVD-R on the CD-R Tray When placing the CD-R/DVD-R on the CD-R Tray, do not touch the printing surface of the disc or the reflectors on the CD-R Tray. 1 Place the disc on the CD-R Tray with the printable surface facing up. Reflector When printing on an 8 cm CD-R, attach the 8 cm CD-R Adapter (supplied). Otherwise, printing quality will be reduced and the CD-R might be damaged. 4 1 Align the protrusions on both edges of the 8 cm CD-R Adapter with indentations on the CD-R Tray.
Placing the CD-R Tray • When printing on the CD-R with the bundled application, do not place the CD-R Tray until a message asking you to insert the CD-R Tray appears on your PC. • If the CD-R Tray is inserted before the printer is ready, it may be ejected. If this happens, insert it again according to the on-screen instructions. 1 Place the CD-R Tray on the CD-R Tray Feeder. CD-R Tray Feeder Insert the CD-R Tray straightly.
Removing the CD-R Tray Removing the CD-R Tray 1 Pull out the CD-R Tray to remove it. 2 Push the CD-R Tray Feeder back in position. Ensure that the CD-R Tray Feeder is closed. If not, you cannot print on paper. 3 Remove the CD-R/DVD-R. Do not touch the printable surface when removing the disc from the tray. Dry the printing surface sufficiently before removing the disc.
Printing on CD-Rs/DVD-Rs - Windows This section describes how to use CD-LabelPrint to print directly on 12 cm CD-Rs and DVD-Rs. Refer to the CD-LabelPrint’s manual for more information about this procedure. To access the manual from the Start menu, click All Programs (or Programs for Windows Me/Windows 2000/Windows 98/Windows 95), CD-LabelPrint, and select Manual.
Printing on the CD-R/DVD-R 1 Click Print. The Print CD Labels dialog box opens. 2 Click Printer. • The Printable Label image on the Print CD Labels dialog box shows the print image of the CD-R Tray (rectangle) and the CD-R (circles). The leading edge of the CD-R Tray is at the bottom of the image. • If the “Dark” setting produces unsatisfactory results (e.g., if images are too dark or characters appear blurred), select Light. Print quality on CDR/DVD-R may vary depending on the media you use.
6 Insert the CD-R Tray as instructed in the message and then click OK. • Do not close the CD-R Tray Feeder during printing on the CD-R. • Refer to the CD-LabelPrint’s manual for more information about CD-LabelPrint.
Printing on CD-Rs/DVD-Rs - Macintosh This section describes how to use CD-LabelPrint to print directly on 12 cm CD-Rs and DVD-Rs. Refer to the CD-LabelPrint’s manual for more information about this procedure. To access the manual, double-click the Manual folder in the CD-LabelPrint folder, and then double-click Manual. Importing the image to print on the CD-R/DVD-R 1 Select Applications from the GO menu. Double-click the CD-LabelPrint folder, and then CD-LabelPrint to start CD-LabelPrint.
Printing on the CD-R/DVD-R 1 Select Page Setup from the File menu. The Page Setup dialog box opens. 2 Specify the required settings. Format for: Paper Size: Orientation: Scale: Select the printer you are using. Select CD-R Tray B. Select the portrait icon. Enter 100%. 3 Click OK. 4 Click Print. The Print Label Sheet dialog box opens. 5 Confirm the changes you made, then click Print.
7 Select Quality & Media from the popup menu. 8 Select Printable disc (recommended) or Printable disc (others) from the Media Type pop-up menu. If the Printable disc (recommended) setting produces unsatisfactory results (e.g., if images are too dark or characters appear blurred), select Printable disc (others). Print quality on CD-R/DVD-R may vary depending on the media you use. 9 Click Print. If the CD-R Tray is previously inserted, it may be ejected.
Troubleshooting Cannot Print on CD-Rs or DVD-Rs Possible Cause Try This CD-R direct print does not start Ensure that the CD-R Tray is properly installed. Correctly install the CD-R Tray, and then press the RESUME/CANCEL button to restart the printing process. Refer to “Attaching the CD-R Tray” on page 3 for proper placing operation. Ensure that the CD-R, or the DVD-R is properly placed on the tray. Correctly place the CD-R or DVD-R on the CD-R Tray, and press the RESUME/CANCEL button.
CD-R Printing Errors Displayed in Windows Possible Cause Try This CD-R Tray or CD-R/ DVD-R not in place Ensure that the CD-R Tray supplied with this printer (“B” is on the upper side) is in place. Correctly attach the CD-R Tray or load CD-R/DVD-R, and press the RESUME/CANCEL button. CD-R/DVD-R not recognized correctly Some CD-Rs/DVD-Rs are not recognized correctly. If this happens, clear the Detects a printable disc on the CD-R tray check box in Custom Setting on the Maintenance tab, and print.
CD-R Printing Errors Displayed in Macintosh Problem Possible Cause Try This “Error No: 1001”* CD-R Tray not in place Ensure that the CD-R Tray supplied with this printer (“B” is on the upper side) is in place. Correctly attach the CD-R Tray, and press the RESUME/ CANCEL button. “Error No: 1002”* CD-R/DVD-R not placed on the CD-R Tray Ensure that the CD-R Tray supplied with this printer (“B” is on the upper side) is in place.
The POWER Lamp Flashes Orange When a printer error occurs, the POWER lamp flashes. The number of flashes indicates the type of error. Count the flashes and take the appropriate action to correct the error. This section deals with errors on the CD-R Tray only. For other errors, refer to the User’s Guide.
CD-R Print Guide Table of Contents Preface 1 Introduction Printing on CD-Rs/DVD-Rs (CD-R Direct Print) Items to Prepare XXXXXXXX ©CANON INC.
