Hardware and Installation Setup Guide ElitePro with AutoGraph VI Printer CDR/DVDR Publisher
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ElitePro 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 autoloader recording unit is intended for use only by those identities that are the owners of the copyright or are properly licensed to use the copyright.
ElitePro Setup Guide Table of Contents Welcome and Introduction 5 Hardware Overview 6 Unpacking the Hardware (Step 1) 7 Installation of CD Pick Arm (Step 2) 8 Installation and Connection of AC Power Monitor, Keyboard and Mouse (Step 3) 9 Installation of CD Printer (Step 4) 10 Installation of Ink Cartridges (Step 5) 11 Network Connection (Step 6) 12 Turn the System ON and Boot UP (Step 7) 13 Description of Included Software 14 Selecting Recorders & Printing Port with Drive Assigner (Ste
ElitePro Setup Guide Welcome Thank you for purchasing your new standalone autoloader CDR/DVDR publisher. This system has been designed and is manufactured under strict quality guidelines. This product will provide years of dependable and trouble free operation. Description 125/200 Piece Input CDR or DVDR Drives 2-Year Warranty on Robotics Your autoloading duplicator is a multi writer desktop DVD/CD-R copying and printing solution in a single footprint.
ElitePro Setup Guide Hardware Configuration Before starting the installation, please review the following Hardware and Functions.
ElitePro Setup Guide This brief setup guide is provided to get the autoloader 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 system was shipped in 3 separate boxes. The larger box contains the autoloader unit, keyboard, mouse and cables. The remaining two boxes contain the monitor and CD printer. Carefully open the largest box and remove the top protective cardboard sheet.
ElitePro Setup Guide Step 2 Installation of CD Pick Arm The CD pick arm needs to be installed onto the rotate arm. Remove the pick arm from the bubble wrap packaging. Included with the arm will be a bag containing two black plastic retainers. These retainers are used to hold the pick arm onto the rotate arm. Hold the pick arm in one hand. Place the arm onto the slotted resting tray on the upper section of the column.
ElitePro Setup Guide Step 3 Installation and Connection of AC Power, Monitor, Keyboard and Mouse Plug the Monitor, Keyboard and Mouse into each of their color-coded connections located on the rear of the autoloader unit. These connections are identical to the common connections of standard computers. Arrange the Monitor, keyboard and mouse to the right side of the autoloader unit, to allow easy access to the rear of the machine. Plug the AC power cord into the Monitor and into a standard 115VAC outlet.
ElitePro Setup Guide Step 4 Installation of the CD Printer Install the CD Printer and connections per this step. The autoloader is preset for the CD printer and all operating label software and drivers are included with the installation CDROM. Place the printer into the printer holding tray located at the top of the drive stack. Holding the printer with hands on the left and right side, insert the front on the printer at an angle first, and then let the back section “drop into” place.
ElitePro Setup Guide Step 5 Installation of Ink Cartridges When you lift up the front plastic cover of the printer, the ink cartridge holder will slide into the center of the opening enabling you to replace the ink cartridges. If the pickarm will not allow the front plastic cover to open, then you may gently push the pickarm downward by applying downward pressure at the base of the pickarm where it wraps around the column.
ElitePro Setup Guide Step 6 Network Connection You may connect the autoloader to your existing computer network. It may be necessary to change some of the autoloader’s network settings before it will function properly on your network. Connecting the autoloader to your network will allow you to access shared folders and drives on other computers in the network. The DiscJuggler.Net software allows other users on your network to submit CD duplication jobs to the autoloader from their desktop.
ElitePro Setup Guide Step 7 Turn the System ON and Boot UP. Ensure that all the cables are properly connected. Turn on the autoloader by pressing the power switch located on the unit’s front right side. A small green LED located on the front of the unit should light up. If not, check to see that the power supply located at the rear of the unit is turned on and that it is properly connected to a standard working 115V power outlet.
ElitePro Setup Guide The following is a brief description of the functions of each icon. DiscJuggler Pro Local Batch Mode Duplication from any source. ImageJuggler Local FAST Duplicate and Print Mode with asynchronously operation of the drives and the printer. This mode is best used for medium to high volume production tasks. The production output will be significantly higher than the batch mode. To use the ImageJuggler program, you must first create an image of your CD using DiscJuggler Pro.
ElitePro Setup Guide Step 8 Using Drive Assigner to select Recording Drives & Printing Port From the factory, your duplicator is set to use the correct recorder drives and printer port. However, if you ever reinstall or upgrade the DiscJuggler software, it will be necessary to run Drive Assigner to select the CD recording drives and printing port to use with the autoloader. To run Drive Assigner, select Start, All Programs, Padus DiscJuggler, and click on Drive Assigner.
ElitePro Setup Guide Step 9 Load Blank CD’s and Start Duplication You are now ready to begin a job or task on the autoloader. Turn on your unit if you have not already done so. Refer to step seven if necessary. The next steps will take you through a typical setup and usage of the autoloader. It is recommended to follow these steps and produce a test job, then move on to the many other functions and features of the autoloader. Load blank Ink Jet media, data side down, onto the input spindle.
ElitePro 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 autoloader unit is selected, and NOT a recorder on your PC. Next enter the number of Copies or disks you want to produce.
ElitePro Setup Guide Below Copies is an option called Method. The “slider bar” allows you to select your recording speed. The maximum possible speed will depend upon the model of recorder in your unit and the type of media you are using. Since nearly all the CDR and DVDR media on the market today will burn at 24X and 2X respectively, we suggest those as initial recording speeds. Once you successfully complete your first job, you can try to burn at higher speeds.
ElitePro Setup Guide STEP 10 DESIGN PRINT IMAGE (LABEL) FOR MEDIA Note: You must be using an Autograph VI CD Printer in the following steps. If you are using another printer refer to documentation that came with your printer. 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 autoloader.
ElitePro Setup Guide Choose the Print folder at the top. Verify that Discus is set for the Autograph VI.
ElitePro Setup Guide Choose the Text (1) folder at the top. Click on an ABC (2) button and the Centered (3) button. Then click on the New (4) button. Type in the text as shown in the figure below.
ElitePro Setup Guide 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. 1. Click on the Print folder. ! ! ! Click on the Print button. 3. Make sure that the Autograph VI (Lexmark Z55) is selected under Printer Selection. # $ . 4. Choose PRINT TO FILE. " 5. Click on PRINT button. % Type in the print file name: & ' 7. Click the OK button.
ElitePro Setup Guide Note that 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.
ElitePro Setup Guide STEP 11 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.
ElitePro Setup Guide Step 12 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.
ElitePro Setup Guide Step 13 Start The Job Now you are ready for the unit to start a job. Click on the START button. The autoloader should move to the input spindle, pick up the 1st CD (your master) and place it into one of the recorders. The image on the CD will be copied to the hard drive. Then the CD Master will be removed from the Drive and place on the output spindle. Then the autoloader will place a blank CD from the input spindle into each of your CD recorders.
ElitePro 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.
ElitePro Setup Guide Troubleshooting the autoloader The autoloader system is comprised of 4 basic systems that all work together similar to a PC, Scanner and Printer configuration.
