QUICKSTART GUIDE StudioJet AutoPrinter 50 or 100 Disc AutoPrinter Manual for Models: StudioJet 50™ StudioJet 100™
Recordex® StudioJet 50™/StudioJet 100™ AutoPrinter - QuickStart Guide
IMPORTANT! READ FIRST! The specific return policy for your printer will depend on the return policy of the Recordex retailer/dealer where you purchased your autoprinter. Recordex will not accept any returned printers if the ink cartridges have been installed. Once the printer has been opened and ink cartridges have been installed the user agrees to keep the printer and the 30-day return policy is void.
STEP 1: Unbox and Verify Contents Verify the contents of your package against the image below. Using a pair of scissors cut the plastic packing strip holding the disc tray in place. Remove plastic film from printer chassis. (NOTE: Once plastic film is removed the printer can not be returned for a refund.) Save the box and packaging material for return shipment should your printer require service. NOTE: StudioJet 50 Depicted. StudioJet 100™ will include a 100 capacity output bin and longer input spindles.
STEP 2: Assemble AutoPrinter Slide the output bin into the right front of the printer base. (see Figure 2.1) Figure 2.1 Insert Output Bin Screw the four input spindles down onto the top of the loading mechanism. (see Figure 2.2) Figure 2.2 Assemble Input Spindles Load blank inkjet printable media into the input bin on the top of the printer. (see Figure 2.3) Figure 2.
STEP 3: Connect Power to Printer Figure 3.1 Connect Power 1. Connect the power cord to the power adapter. 2. Connect the power adapter to the printer. 3. Connect the power cord to the wall outlet. NOTE: Use only a grounded outlet. It is highly recommended that you protect your printer from electrical damage by connecting it to a surge protector or an uninterruptible power supply (UPS). STEP 4: Install Ink Cartridges Figure 4.1 Remove Protective Film & Insert Cartridge 1.
STEP 5: Install XP Printer Driver Insert the StudioJe™t Installation Disc into your CD/DVD drive. After a few seconds an installation menu will be displayed. For now you can ignore the install menu. Connect the StudioJet™ to your computer with the supplied USB cable. After a few seconds the computer will report that it has found new hardware. If this does not happen check to make sure there is power to the printer and that the printer is plugged into your computer. Try reconnecting the USB cable.
STEP 5b: Install Vista Printer Driver Insert the StudioJet™ Installation Disc into your CD/DVD drive. After a few seconds an installation menu will be displayed. For now you can ignore the install menu. Connect the StudioJet™ to your computer with the supplied USB cable. After a few seconds the computer will report that it has found new hardware. If this does not happen check to make sure there is power to the printer and that the printer is plugged into your computer.
STEP 6: Install QuickTime 7.0 In order to use the included Discus LE 4 disc label editor software you need to install QuickTime 7.0 or later on your computer. To install QuickTime click on the install button on the Install Menu and follow the installation prompts. (see figure 6.1) NOTE: If the install menu is not showing on your screen make sure the install/setup disc is in your CD/DVD drive.
STEP 8: Using Discus For the First Time The first time you use Discus you will need to unlock the software by entering the software serial number/registration key. This number can be found on the front of your installation disc. If you can’t find your install disc check your DVD/CD drive since you likely just finished installing Discus! The software is quite easy to use and after a few minutes of experimenting you’ll be creating incredible labels.
A: Your Discus serial number is located on the front of your installation & setup disc. A: This will vary greatly based on what you are printing and the print quality setting that you use. We’ve found that we can print 450 to 525 discs with an average amount of text and color coverage (40%). However, when printing photos you may only be able to print 125 to 150 discs before running low on ink. To extend ink life use the lowest print quality acceptable. A: Sure.
SYMPTOM: Discs do not load properly. SOLUTION: Make sure the surface your printer is resting on is level. If necessary use a bubble level to make sure the surface is level both front to back and side to side. SYMPTOM: Images are streaky, washed out, or have small white lines running through them. SOLUTION: Run the clean cartridge utility. See chapter 4 of the user’s guide. SYMPTOM: The printer has stopped and will not resume and there is a disc in the disc tray.
This refers to how the printed image aligns with the outer and inner edge of the disc. The disc is out of alignment if their is uneven white space (I.e. Un-printed) on one or two edges of the disc edge. See the illustration below. Hub-Printable Disc Print Alignment Problem Standard Printable Disc Print Alignment Problem Image is shifted to the right leaving a white space on the left of the disc. The alignment needs adjusted to the left.
To adjust the printer alignment and mask settings you first need to access the printer driver utilities. To do so, follow these simple steps. 1. Open your printers and faxes. 2. Right-click on your StudioJet printer and select Printing Preferences from the drop-down menu. 3. This will open the Printer Preferences Menu where you can select from a number of printer driver utilities and settings. You’ll see a tab for Mask Settings, and one for Alignment.
First, make sure the enable masking check box is checked. If your image is not printing all the way to the outer edge then increase the Outer Diameter setting. If you image is not printing all the way to the inner edge then decrease the Inner Diameter setting. If you are using hub-printable media then check the Printing on Hub check box and set the outer and inner diameter for the Hub Area Settings. If the printer is printing out of alignment you will need to change the “offset”.
Recordex warrants to the original purchaser only that the CD/DVD autoprinter will be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use for a period of one (1) year from the date of original purchase. However, Recordex does not warrant against failures related to poor quality media or the use of refilled or refurbished inkjet cartridges.
