T Version 1.1 01/20/03 CD-R/DVD-R Publishing and Printing System Instruction Guide EliteMicro T www.discmakers.
Welcome Congratulations on the purchase of your Disc Makers Elite duplication system. This sturdy unit has been professionally designed and manufactured under strict quality guidelines to provide you with years of dependable and troublefree operation. This instruction guide is designed to allow the user immediate operation of the Elite system. For advanced operation instructions, please refer to the DiscJuggler manual.
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Table of Contents Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Hardware Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Minimum Hardware and Software Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Unpacking the Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Installation FireWire® PCI card into customer supplied PC . . . . . . . .
Description As the smallest and most versatile duplication system on the market today, the EliteMicro offers you endless possibilities to automate your CD-R or DVD/CD-R duplication and printing needs. The EliteMicro includes all the hardware and software for easy installation with customer provided computer hardware. Please be sure to review the minimum computer requirements. Failure to observe these requirements could affect the performance of your EliteMicro and quality of your recorded product.
Hardware Configuration Before starting the installation, please review the following figures showing the EliteMicro Hardware and Functions. Output O CD-R or DVD-R Recorder Printer Adapter Plate T www.discmakers.
Minimum Hardware and Software Requirements Desktop systems change rapidly and the EliteMicro was designed for use with relatively new PC systems. It is recommended that you operate your new EliteMicro with the best possible hardware. This will ensure you a recording and printing system that will operate smoothly and efficiently. The following are minimum requirements for the PC that is to be connected to the EliteMicro.
This brief setup guide is provided to get the EliteMicro operational out of the box. Once you get the system operational, complete online help can be accessed from the DiscJuggler HELP Section. Step 1 Unpacking the Hardware Your EliteMicro system is shipped in one main carton, if the printer adapter kit is ordered, a second carton is included. If you purchased the CD Printer, it is shipped in a separate box. Carefully open the box and remove the top protection cardboard sheet.
View of Contents of Top-Hat Foam Section. EliteMicro Carton with Hardware located in top section. EliteMicro with the Top-Hat Foam section removed. Place a hand on the top piece and the other hand under the unit to remove. Carefully lift out as shown. Remove from bag. NOTE: Do not attempt to raise the CD Pick Arm by hand; the software will position the Pick Arm when the EliteMicro is initialized. T www.discmakers.
Main Carton w/ EliteMicro • Firewire® PCI Card Box • Firewire® Cable • DB9 Serial Loader to PC Cable • AC Power Cord • Installation CD for EliteMicro Software • Hardware Setup Manual Printer Adapter Kit Contents • • • • Printer Guide Plates (2 pcs) Printer Control Cable Printer Parallel Cable Installation CD for Label Printing Software T www.discmakers.
Step 2 Installation of FireWire® PCI card into customer supplied PC. The EliteMicro is shipped with a FireWire® PCI IEEE 1394 Host Adapter in its original carton. Locate this box and remove the PCI Card and the card installation instructions. Please note that the Buslink 1394 PCI card will only work on the following operating systems: Windows 2000 Windows XP Refer to the instruction guide included with the card for details on installing the 1394 PCI Card.
Step 3 Installation of the Printer Adapter Kit Locate the two sheet metal printer guides that are included with the EliteMicro Printer Adapter Kit. Arranve the guides as shown in Figure 9.1 on the next page. Remove the black knob that will hold the two guides together. Place the guides together as shown in 9.2 and then replace the black knob, tighten securely. (hand tighten). Next arrange the guide as shown in Figure 9.
Installation of the CD Printer Figure 9.1 Figure 9.2 Locate the two sheet metal printer guides and arrange as shown, remove black knob. Place the guides together as shown and then replace the black knob, tighten securely. Figure 9.4 Figure 9.3 Next arrange the guide as shown, USING THE INSERTION ANGLE INDICATED, place the EliteMicro Recording unit into the guide. Next insert the CD Printer as shown USING THE INSERTION ANGLE INDICATED, place the CD Printer into the guide. Figure 9.5 Figure 9.
Step 4 Installation and Connection of AC Power, FireWire® and Serial Link Plug the FireWire® and Serial Cable into each of their identified connections located on the rear of the EliteMicro unit. These connections are identical to the common connections of standard computers. Plug the power cord into the power supply of the EliteMicro, also located on the rear side. Plug into a standard 115VAC outlet. Arrange your PC hardware on the same table as the EliteMicro unit.
Step 4 Installation of Startup CD-R Locate the EliteMicro Installation and Support CD-ROM and insert it into your PC’s CD-ROM drive. I t will automatically open to the setup screen shown below. NOTE: If your CD-ROM drive is not set to autoplay, open the CD-ROM and click on Index.htm. Once the Installation CD-R is opened, you will have several options displayed on the screen. Each of these options are outlined on the following page. T www.discmakers.
Choices on the Installation CD-R Install EliteMicro CD-R/DVD-R Software onto your PC Click on this to install your CD-R-DVD-R Recording Software that will master your CD-R-DVD-Rs and control the autoloading-printing process. Install EliteMicro AutoLoader Command Console Program Click on this choice to install your Autoloader Command Console, a support utility for aligning, troubleshooting and upgrading your EliteMicro Autoloader.
Step 5 Installation of DiscJuggler Software The first option is installation of the DiscJuggler recording software. Select Install EliteMicro CD-R/DVD-R Software onto your PC and the software will begin to automatically install. NOTE: Keep the Registration Key [DJ4A-0000-0000-0000-00] on the back of the sleeve handy. You will need to enter this number when installation of the software begins. Pay close attention to the Key and be sure to enter exactly as it is written on the label.
The DiscJuggler installation will begin with this screen. Click Next. Enter your name and company information and the Registration Key [DJ4A-0000-0000-0000-00] on the back of the CD Sleeve and on the front page of this manual. Pay close attention to the Key and be sure to enter exactly as it is written on the label. Click Complete and Next. T www.discmakers.
The installation is complete. Click Finish and the DiscJuggler Icon will be placed on your desktop. Step 6 Installation of EliteMicro Autoloader Command Console Next you can install the ACC (Autoloader Command Console) program. This is a utility program used to align and support the Elite Autoloading unit. Double click on the Install EliteMicro Autoloader Command Console Program and choose Open from location. The ACC will install, please follow the instructions.
The ACC can allow you to troubleshoot your EliteMicro unit. If any electrical or mechanical issues occur, run the Diagnostics. The ACC Diagnostic routine will test all functions of the autoloader and provide graphical feedback Set positions lets you adjust where the pick arm moves to when loading and dropping media. T www.discmakers.
Firmwave lets you upgrade the loader commands when updates becom available. Calibrate lets you move the pick arm to each position and test if it is in correct allignment. T www.discmakers.
Step 7 Installation of Labeling Software If your EliteMicro was purchased with the Inkjet Printer Adapter Kit, you will need to install the label making software included with the kit. Insert the Discus CD Labeling Software CD-R into your CD-ROM drive on the PC that is connected to the EliteMicro. The menu below will be displayed, choose install to hard disk. NOTE: Be sure that your PC can handle the 500MB and not affect the minimum specifications of the EliteMicro hardware.
Main Desktop Icons ACC is the EliteMicro Autoloader Command Console DiscusLE is the Label Editing Software for inkjet printing on the CD-R-DVD-R DiscJuggler is the recording software that will master, record and print your CD-R-DVD-R product. You are now ready to begin a job. T www.discmakers.
Step 8 Load Blank CDs and Start Duplication You are now ready to begin a CD-R or DVD-R (if your EliteMicro is a DVD-R version) duplication job or task on the EliteMicro. The next steps will take you through a typical setup and usage of the EliteMicro. We recommend that you follow these steps and produce a test job, then move on to the many other functions and features of the EliteMicro. • Load blank inkjet printable CD-Rs or DVD-Rs onto the input spindle.
Important: Because DVD files are generally much larger than CD files, it will take longer for a DVD image to load to the hard drive. • After you have selected Copy CDs and DVDs from the same burner, the panel pictured below will open. If you purchased a CD printer with your Micro, go to the Action section in the upper right portion of the panel. In the pull down section, select Write and Print. • Next, enter the number of copies or discs you want to produce in the Action section in the second field.
Step 9 Set Print Image (Label) for Media The next step is to prepare a print image that can be used by the DiscJuggler software to print text or graphics on your CD-Rs or DVD-Rs. To do this, you will use the Discus labeling software provided with your EliteMicro. • Minimize the DiscJuggler screen and on the desktop, click on the Discus icon. The labeling software will open. • Double click on the label type (CD Label). T www.discmakers.
• You will see a window similar to the illustration below. Click on the Text tab. Click the New button (below the Canvas tab) and type “Test Label.” Click the OK button. The text will appear in the center of the label. • When you move the arrow over the text box, it will change to a hand. Left click and drag the text box to the top of the CD. • You can change the font or enlarge the text with the options on the left side of the window. • The DiscJuggler software uses *.prn files for printing.
• Click the Print to File box (below the properties button), then click the OK button. The pop up window should match the screen below. • You will see a pop up box titled Print to File with a window inside named Output File Name. Type c:\printtest.prn. Be sure to include the *.prn at the end of the file name. Click the OK button and the label in *.prn format will be generated and saved in the highest directory level of your C drive. • Minimize the Discus LE software and maximize the DiscJuggler software.
Step 10 Set Print Image For DiscJuggler Now you have to provide the label print file location to the DiscJuggler. • From the DiscJuggler screen choose the Autoloader tab on the upper left section. • Go to the end of the Good Label field and click on the folder icon. • Open the C:\ folder and choose the printtest.prn file (or the file name that you chose for the test run) • Choose the Open option and DiscJuggler will place this file and location into the Good Label section. T www.discmakers.
Step 11 Cycle Only Option As an option, you can elect to "cycle only" and the software will not record onto the media. Printing will still occur, but the disc will not be recorded on. Check the Cycle Only box in the Autoloader section at the top left to skip recording. T www.discmakers.
Step 12 Start The Job Click on the Start button in the center of the screen and the EliteMicro will begin the duplication and printing process. The CD pick arm will move to the input spindle, pick up the first CD (your master disc) and place it into the recorder drive. The data on the CD or DVD will be copied to the hard drive. Then the master disc will be removed from the drive and placed on the output spindle. The pick arm will then pick up blank discs one at a time and insert them into the writer drive.
Troubleshooting the EliteMicro The EliteMicro is comprised of four basic systems that work together. Generally any issues that come up can be isolated to one of the following components: • PC System / Windows XP • Loader Unit • DiscJuggler software • CD Printer / Discus LE Labeling software If you have difficulty with any one of the four systems, you can run separate tests on each to verify and correct the problem: • On the PC System, click on the My Computer icon and view the connected components.
