510975.qxd 9/28/2006 9:38 AM Page i 091506-510975-(01) USER’S MANUAL DISC AUTOLOADER © 2006 All rights reserved.
510975.qxd 9/28/2006 9:38 AM Page ii Notices: The information in this document is subject to change without notice. NO WARRANTY OF ANY KIND IS MADE WITH REGARD TO THIS MATERIAL, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. No liability is assumed for errors contained herein or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, performance, or use of this material.
510975.qxd 9/28/2006 9:38 AM Page iii Table of Contents Section 1: Getting Started..............................................................................1 A. Choosing a Good Location ................................................................1 B. Unpacking and Inspection.................................................................2 C. Identifying the Parts ...........................................................................3 D. System Requirements .................................
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10975.qxd 9/28/2006 9:38 AM Page 1 TOC INDEX Section 1: Getting Started THANK YOU… ...for purchasing the ADL-MAX. It is the perfect way for you to add capacity to your existing Disc Publisher system. To begin using your ADL-MAX, please read this manual carefully. This Operator's Manual is a complete step-by-step guide to quickly and easily copy discs with your new ADL-MAX. A separate User's Guide is provided with your Disc Publisher that explains its operation.
510975.qxd 9/28/2006 9:39 AM Page 2 INDEX TOC B. UNPACKING AND INSPECTION Make sure that all supplied accessories are included with your unit.
510975.qxd 9/28/2006 9:39 AM Page 3 INDEX TOC C. IDENTIFYING THE PARTS Front Panel and Top This illustration shows the Autoloader, its Control Panel, Buttons, LED indicator lights, Input/Output Bins and other components.
510975.qxd 9/28/2006 9:39 AM Page 4 INDEX TOC The Pause Button immediately pauses the motion of the Robotic Arm. It is also used in combination with the Pick Button to perform a reset on the robotics. The Sequence Button moves the Robotic Arm from one position to the next. It is used mainly during the set-up and testing procedures. The Pick Button is used to manually pick up a disc and to drop it in a Bin, the CD Recorder or the Reject area.
510975.qxd 9/28/2006 9:39 AM Page 5 TOC INDEX D. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS Please refer to the PC system requirements for Duplicator that will be used with the unit. NOTE: The ADL-MAX is not Macintosh compatible. E. OVERVIEW OF OPERATION The following is a description of the complete process of copying and printing a CD job on your Autoloader: 1. Up to 300 blank discs may be loaded at one time. Each Input/Output Bin will hold 100 discs.
510975.qxd 9/28/2006 TOC 9:39 AM Page 6 INDEX 8. Once recording has started, the recorded discs from the previous round will be transported to the Input Bin temporarily, and will then be transported to the printer for printing. This simultaneous recording and printing of discs greatly increases the throughput of your Disc Publisher. 9. After printing the first disc, the printer's CD Tray opens automatically. The Robotic Arm transports the finished CD-R to the Output Bin. 10.
510975.qxd 9/28/2006 9:39 AM Page 7 INDEX TOC Section 2: Hardware and Software Set-Up and Testing A. SOFTWARE INSTALLATION Important Note: You must install the software for your Disc Publisher before you install the ADL-MAX software. The Installer Disc has a menu that will guide you through the process of setting up your Autoloader. Please refer to the following for more information on each step: 1. Place the Autoloader Installer CD in your CDRom Drive.
510975.qxd 9/28/2006 9:39 AM Page 8 INDEX TOC B. CONNECTING THE CABLES • • • • Remove the tape securing the arm to the base plate of the Autoloader. Locate the power cord supplied with your unit. Plug the adapter into a surge protected outlet, and plug the power plug into the power port on the rear panel of the Publisher. Connect the unit to your PC with your beige USB Cable. Power • USB After a few moments, Windows will tell you it has found new hardware and is looking for software to install it.
510975.qxd 9/28/2006 TOC 9:39 AM Page 9 INDEX You may see a notice like the one shown here stating that the software has not passed Windows Logo Testing. Click Continue Anyway to continue installing the driver for your Autoloader. This driver will not appear as a printer. It will be found in device manager under Universal Serial Bus controllers as ADLMAX Driver.
510975.qxd 9/28/2006 9:39 AM Page 10 INDEX TOC C. INSTALLING THE DISC PUBLISHER STAND • Lower the Disc Publisher Stand onto the Autoloader so that the metal tab on the stand overlaps the base plate and the holes on the stand line up with the screw holes on the base plate. • Attach the appropriate mounting pegs to the stand.
510975.qxd 9/28/2006 9:39 AM Page 11 INDEX TOC • Attach the stand to the unit using the adjustment bolts and the washers. Do not tighten the bolts at this point! D. INSTALLING THE DISC PUBLISHER • • Open the cover of the Disc Publisher. Lower the Disc Publisher onto the stand. The pegs will correspond with the holes on the bottom of the unit. There are several sets of holes on the bottom of the Disc Publisher. The pegs fit in the front-most and outer most set of holes.
510975.qxd 9/28/2006 9:39 AM Page 12 TOC • INDEX Install the cables, ink cartridges etc. according to the instructions in the Disc Publisher users manual. The software for the Disc Publisher should have been installed before starting the ADL-MAX setup. E. LOADING MEDIA Load up to 100 discs in each of the bins. Place them on the mounting pegs of the unit. Note: Be sure the far left side bin on the Autoloader and Disc Publisher are left empty.
510975.qxd 9/28/2006 TOC 9:39 AM Page 13 INDEX F. CALIBRATING THE AUTOLOADER TO THE DISC PUBLISHER • Calibrate the arm to the Disc Publisher by opening the PrimoDVD software or the RoboPrint Software. The software will detect the ADL-MAX and prompt you to calibrate. Follow the on screen instructions to calibrate the unit. You can recalibrate at any time by opening Primo DVD Click the robotics menu - select options - Click the Calibrate ADL-MAX button.
510975.qxd 9/28/2006 9:39 AM Page 14 TOC • INDEX After calibrating the Disc Publisher position by moving the stand forward or backward, make sure you tighten the mounting bolts to the stand.
510975.qxd 9/28/2006 TOC 9:39 AM Page 15 INDEX Section 3: Running Your First Job A. BURNING AND PRINTING THROUGH PRIMODVD When the Disc Publisher is connected to the ADL-MAX the cover must remain open at all times. Run PrimoDVD jobs just as you normally would or according to the instructions in the Disc Publisher users manual. Other than the cover status and media loading there is no differences in operation.
510975.qxd 9/28/2006 9:39 AM Page 16 TOC INDEX You may also recalibrate the ADL-MAX by clicking Calibrate ADL-MAX button. Several calibration options are available. Last Disc calibration and Bin positions will only be necessary if the Autoloader is having trouble picking from the bins. Follow the onscreen prompts to calibrate the bins. B. PRINT ONLY USING ROBOPRINT (AUTOPRINTER INSTRUCTIONS) When the AutoPrinter or Disc Publisher is connected to the ADL-MAX the cover must remain open at all times.
510975.qxd 9/28/2006 9:39 AM Page 17 INDEX TOC 3. Select your SureThing label file by clicking the Browse button. 4. Enter the number of copies. 5. Click Print. To recalibrate the ADL-MAX, open RoboPrint and click the Robot Options button. Click Calibrate ADL-MAX. Several Calibration Options will be available. Last Disc calibration and Bin positions will only be necessary if the Autoloader is having trouble picking from the bins. Follow the on-screen prompts to calibrate the bins.
510975.qxd 9/28/2006 9:39 AM Page 18 TOC INDEX C. CHANGING CARTRIDGES During normal operation you will be prompted to change the cartridge at the same time the low ink warning is displayed. Follow the on-screen instructions to change the cartridge. If it becomes necessary to change cartridges at a time other than when the low ink warning is displayed follow the instructions below: 1. Open Primo DVD or RoboPrint 2. Go the Robotics Menu - Options (Robot Options button in RoboPrint) 3.
510975.qxd 9/28/2006 9:39 AM Page 19 INDEX TOC Section 4: Interpreting the Autoloader's LED Status Lights The LED Status Lights are located on the front Control Panel. They can tell you a lot about what is happening at any given moment with the unit, including a number of error conditions. To accurately interpret what is meant when the lights are on, off, or flashing, please refer to the following chart: Pause LED Power LED A. POWER LED Status Condition Off No Power. Plug in the Power Adapter.
510975.qxd 9/28/2006 9:39 AM Page 20 INDEX TOC Section 5: Maintenance and Troubleshooting The unit is designed to operate for extended periods of time with very little attention. In fact, no regular maintenance is recommended other than cleaning the outside case. NOTE: Do NOT attempt to oil or grease the unit’s Robotic Arm shaft or other components. You will likely cause more harm than good! Any moving parts are designed to be run for the life of the machine with no additional lubrication required. A.
510975.qxd 9/28/2006 9:39 AM Page 21 INDEX TOC Section 6: Technical Specifications Model ADL-MAX Optional Duplicators Disc Publisher II, AutoPrinter II, Disc Publisher Pro and AutoPrinter Pro Minimum System See Disc Publisher minimum system requirements Disc Capacity 300 disc input, 300 disc output Operating Systems Windows XP and Windows 2000 Interface Robotic Control: USB Power Requirement 12v, 5 amps Weight 24 lbs. (10.87kg) Dimensions 17.80”W x 15.10”H x 29.16”D 740.66mmD 452.
510975.qxd 9/28/2006 9:39 AM Page 22 Index AutoPrinter ......................................................................................16 Cables ...............................................................................................8 Calibration.......................................................................................16 Connections, Rear Panel .................................................................4 Controls, Front Panel...............................................
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