EliteMicro CDR / DVDR Publisher Hardware Installation and Setup Guide USB 2.
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EliteMicro Setup Guide FOREWORD It is illegal to duplicate copyrighted discs for any reason other than personal use, unless you happen to be the copyright owner. The EliteMicro recording unit is intended for use only to those identities that are the owners of the copyright or are properly licensed to use the copyright.
EliteMicro Setup Guide Table of Contents Welcome and Introduction 5 Hardware Configuration 6-7 Minimum PC Hardware Requirements 8 Unpacking the Hardware 9-10 Carton Contents 11 Installation of Printer Adapter Kit 12-13 Connection of the EliteMicro 14 Startup CDROM 15-16 Installation of Recording Software 17-19 Installation of Autoloader Command Console 20-22 Installation of Labeling Software 23 Disabling CD ROM “Auto-Run” 24 Arranging Icons & Turning Unit On 25 Set Up a Job 26-28
EliteMicro Setup Guide EliteMicro™ and Inkjet Printer. Welcome Thank you for choosing the EliteMicro CDR / DVDR publisher. This system has been designed and manufactured under strict quality guidelines. This product will provide years of dependable and trouble free operation. Description 50 Piece Input A CDR or DVDR Drive 2 Year Warranty on Robotics The EliteMicro is a single writer desktop CDR or DVD/CDR copying and printing solution in a single footprint.
EliteMicro Setup Guide Hardware Configuration Before starting the installation, please review the following figures showing the EliteMicro Hardware and Functions 6
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EliteMicro Setup Guide Customer Minimum Hardware and Software Requirements Desktop systems change rapidly and the EliteMicro was designed for use with PC systems that are relatively new models. 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 to which the EliteMicro is to be connected. These are very important.
EliteMicro Setup Guide 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 and 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.
EliteMicro Setup Guide EliteMicro Carton with Hardware located in top section View of Contents of Top-Hat Foam 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.
EliteMicro Setup Guide Main Carton w/ EliteMicro USB 2.
EliteMicro Setup Guide Step 2 Installation of the Printer Adapter Kit Locate the two sheet metal printer guides that are included with the EliteMicro Printer Adapter Kit. Refer to Figure 9.1 on the next page and arrange the guides as shown. 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.
EliteMicro Setup Guide Installation of the CD Printer Figure 9.1 Locate the two sheet metal printer guides and arrange as shown, remove black knob Figure 9.2 Place the guides together as shown and then replace the black knob, tighten securely. Figure 9.3 Next arrange the guide as shown, USING THE INSERTATION ANGLE INDICATED, place the EliteMicro Recording unit into the guide. Figure 9.
EliteMicro Setup Guide Step 3 Installation and Connection of AC Power, USB 2.0 and Serial Link Plug the USB 2.0 and Serial Cables 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. Arrange your PC hardware on the same table as the EliteMicro unit. Connect the other ends of the USB 2.0 and Serial Cables to their respective connections on your PC.
EliteMicro Setup Guide Installation of Startup CDR Locate the EliteMicro Installation and Support CDROM, insert into your PC’s CDROM drive and it will automatically open to the setup screen shown below. Note: If your CDROM drive is not set to autoplay, open the CDROM and click on click_here.htm. Once the Installation CDR is deployed, you will have several options displayed on the screen. Each of these options are briefly outlined on the following page.
EliteMicro Setup Guide Choices on the Installation CDR Install EliteMicro CDR/DVDR Software onto your PC Click on this to install your CDR-DVDR Recording Software that will master your CDRDVDR’s 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. You may have to install the .
EliteMicro Setup Guide Step 4 Installation of Recording Software The first option is installation of the recording software. Select Install EliteMicro CDR/DVDR 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. Play close attention to the Key and be sure to enter exactly as it is written on the label.
EliteMicro Setup Guide The DiscJuggler installation will begin with this screen. Click Next. Enter your name and company information and the Registration Key [DJ4A-0000-00000000-00] on the back of the CD Sleeve and on the front page of this manual. Play close attention to the Key and be sure to enter exactly as it is written on the label.
EliteMicro Setup Guide Click complete and Next The installation is complete. Click Finish and the DiscJuggler Icon will be placed on your desktop.
EliteMicro Setup Guide Step 5 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. NOTE: If at the beginning of the installation the installer cannot locate the Microsoft Dot.
EliteMicro Setup Guide The ACC allows you to troubleshoot and update 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 provider graphical feedback. The Comm Port setting enables you to chose between using COM1 and COM2 when communicating with the EliteMicro. This choice depends upon which of your PC’s serial ports you plugged the EliteMicro’s serial cable into.
EliteMicro Setup Guide This screen provides an easy way to update the AutoLoader’s firmware if changes are made in the future. This screen offers an easy way to recalibrate your unit if the need should ever arise.
EliteMicro Setup Guide Step 6 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. Locate the Discus CD Labeling Software CDR and insert into your CDROM 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 requirements of the EliteMicro hardware.
EliteMicro Setup Guide Step 7 Disabling Auto-Insert Notification for your CD ROM Drives If your computer automatically tries to play a music CD, or launch a program when a data CD is inserted into your CD ROM drive, then you will need to turn off your computer’s “AutoRun” feature. You MUST disable Auto-Run for the EliteMicro’s recorder. Otherwise, when you insert a master CD to be copied, your computer will try to automatically play or run whatever is on that CD.
EliteMicro Setup Guide Arranging the Icons on your Desktop Once your system has rebooted, depending on where the three icons were placed on your desktop, you will want to arrange the icons as follows: ACC is the EliteMicro Autoloader Command Console DiscusLE is the Label Editing Software for inkjet printing on the CDRDVDR DiscJuggler is the recording software that will master, record and print your CDR/DVDR product.
EliteMicro Setup Guide Step 8 Load Blank CD’s and Start Duplication You are now ready to begin a job or task on the EliteMicro. Turn on your unit if you have not already done so. Refer to the previous page if necessary. The next steps will take you through a typical setup and usage of the EliteMicro. It is recommended to follow these steps and produce a test job, then move on to the many other functions and features of the EliteMicro. Load blank Ink Jet media, data side down, onto the input spindle.
EliteMicro Setup Guide After you have selected Copy CDs and DVDs from the same burner, the panel below will open. Choose ACTION from the upper right section. On the PULL DOWN select Write and Print if you have a CD/DVD printer. Otherwise, select Write. Under the Source and Destination tab, ensure that the Micro unit is selected, and NOT a recorder on your PC. Next enter the number of Copies or disks you want to produce, we have chosen 25 as shown below.
EliteMicro Setup Guide Below Copies is an option called Method. The “slider bar” allows you to select your recording speed. By default, the slider will be all the way to the right, which is the fastest speed possible. The maximum possible speed will depend upon the model of recorder in your unit and the type of media you are using. If your first job is a data CD, select 24X as your speed by sliding the bar to the left. If you are duplicating an audio CD, choose 16X as your speed.
EliteMicro Setup Guide Step 9 SET PRINT IMAGE (LABEL) FOR MEDIA Next you have to prepare a print image that can be used by the DiscJuggler Software to print text or graphics on top of the media. To do this you will have to use the Discus labeling software provide with the EliteMicro. Minimize the DiscJuggler Software and on the Desktop, Click on the Discus CD Labeling ICON. The Discus Software will open. When the Discus screen below opens, click on CD Label.
EliteMicro Setup Guide Choose the Print folder at the top. Click on Select Template and choose the Primera Signature. Then click on the Text folder.
EliteMicro Setup Guide Discus will display the Text folder. Click on an ABC button and the Centered button. Then click on the image of the CD. Now type in a simple test label as shown in the figure below. Once you have completed your test label, save it by clicking on File and Save. Choose a path that will be easy to access from DiscJuggler, such as My Documents or the Desktop. Now click on the Print folder and click on the Print button.
EliteMicro Setup Guide Next you will have to choose a file name for the PRINT (PRN) file. This can be the same as your label file; however, it is necessary to include the “.prn” at the end of the name. In the example below we have created printtest.prn Click on OK and the Discus Label Software will create the prn file in the same location that you saved your label file. You can minimize the labeling software and maximize the DiscJuggler software.
EliteMicro Setup Guide Step 10 SET PRINT IMAGE FOR DiscJuggler Now you have to provide the label print file location to the DiscJuggler. From the DiscJuggler Software choose the AUTOLOADER tab on the upper left section. Then click on the folder ICON to the right of the GOOD LABEL file panel. Then choose BROWSE and point to the Directory that you stored your print images and choose the printtest.prn file or the one that you created.
EliteMicro Setup Guide Step 11 Cycle Only Option As an option you can elect to “cycle only” and the software will not “RECORD” onto the media. Instead it will run through all functions BUT RECORD. Check the Cycle Only box to skip recording.
EliteMicro Setup Guide Step 12 Start The Job Now you are ready for the unit to start a job. Click on the START button. The EliteMicro should move to the input spindle, pick up the 1st CD (your master) and place it into the recorder. The image on the CD will be copied to the hard drive. Then the CD Master will be removed from the Drive and place onto the output spindle. Then the EliteMicro will pick up a blank media and insert it into the recorder. The image will be recorded onto the media.
EliteMicro Setup Guide Using Drive Assigner If Your Unit is trying to use CD/DVD Recorders on your PC, try the following: Due to the fact that DiscJuggler is an open platform that looks at the entire PC system for writers, it can sometimes try to assign your PC’s internal writer to the autoloader. Follow this procedure to eliminate this occurrence: Select Start, All Programs, Padus DiscJuggler, and click on Drive Assigner. DiscJuggler will review the system and display the devices that it has located.
EliteMicro Setup Guide Troubleshooting the EliteMicro The EliteMicro systems is comprised of 4 basic systems that all work together similar to a PC, Scanner and Printer configuration. Generally any items that come up can be isolated to one of the following components: 1) PC System / Windows® Program 2) Loader Unit 3) DiscJuggler Copy Software 4) CD Printer / 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.
