Rimage 360i™ User Guide This manual provides the information needed to operate the Rimage 360i and identify the parts. To set up and install your Rimage 360i, refer to the Rimage 360i Setup and Installation Guide.
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Introduction Introduction This manual provides the information needed to operate the Rimage 360i and identify the parts. To set up and install your Rimage 360i, refer to the Rimage 360i Setup and Installation Guide. Requirements Software requirements The Rimage 360i will operate only with the Rimage 360i Software. Operating System requirements The Rimage 360i and software run only on Windows 2000, and Windows XP, and Windows 2003.
Rimage 360i Label design requirements The Rimage 360i Software includes a label editor called CD Designer™, which is installed on your system. You can use CD Designer to design your labels. If you have another software application that you prefer, you can create a label and save it as an Acrobat®(.pdf) file, a .jpg file, or a .tiff file. - Important! Only the Acrobat (.pdf) file can print directly to the Rimage 360i.
Identify the parts of the Rimage 360i Identify the parts of the Rimage 360i This section describes the Rimage 360i hardware and its features.
Rimage 360i Rimage 360i Buttons On the right side of the Rimage 360i, there is one button. Pause button • Press this button once to pause the Rimage 360i. • Press this button again to return to normal operation. Inside the front cover of the 360i, there are three buttons. To access these buttons, open the front cover. n Warning: Touch only the buttons indicated below. Touching the inner parts of the 360i may cause equipment failure or injury and may void your warranty.
Identify the parts of the Rimage 360i Rimage 360i Project Status Indicator (PSI) On the front of the Rimage 360i is the Project Status Indicator (PSI), made up of 5 LEDs. LED: Light-emitting diode. A type of diode that emits light when current passes through it. The PSI communicates Rimage 360i, disc, printer, and recorder status.
Rimage 360i Rear view Filter Cover Rear Cover Power Switch Power Cord Port USB 2.
Operate the Rimage 360i Operate the Rimage 360i This section provides the information that you need to produce CDs or DVDs with the Rimage 360i. Powering on the Rimage 360i 1. To power on the 360i, press the power switch on the rear of the 360i. The Rimage 360i initializes. 2. To power off the 360i, press the power switch again. Pausing the Rimage 360i Before you load or unload discs from the Rimage 360i, you must pause it. 1. To pause the 360i, press the pause button once. The 360i pauses.
Rimage 360i Loading the discs 1. Open the input door. 2. Place up to 25 discs in the disc input with the printable side facing out. 3. Close the input door.
Operate the Rimage 360i Select your printing preferences Printing Preferences allows you to set up and run your Rimage 360i to produce the best possible label on your discs. Through Printing Preferences, you can: # Tip: For additional information about these features, access the online help in Printing Preferences.
Rimage 360i Setting the print quality Use this procedure to change the print quality for your images, if necessary. 1. Navigate to Printing Preferences (refer to page 9). 2. Select the Disc/Quality tab. 3. In the Disc Options panel, select the appropriate Type from the drop-down list. 4. In the Print Quality panel, select the desired print quality. When you select a print quality, the following information about the quality displays: • Black render dpi • Color input dpi • Color output 5.
Operate the Rimage 360i Adjusting the ink volume used This functionality allows you to adjust the amount of ink that is used. 1. Navigate to Printing Preferences (refer to page 9). 2. Select the Basics tab. 3. Select Advanced Features. The Advanced Features window opens. 4. To increase or decrease the ink volume or dry time, move the Ink Volume and Dry Time sliders. - Important! Do not select the Low Memory checkbox. 5. Select OK. The Advanced Features window closes. 8.
Rimage 360i # Tip If you print on areas of the disc where the surface is not suitable for printing, the ink can smear or run. Changing or enabling masking This functionality allows you to adjust the non-printable area, or mask, settings for standard CD/DVD 120 mm media. 1. Navigate to Printing Preferences (refer to page 9). 2. Select the Mask Settings tab. 3. To enable mask settings, select the Enable Masking checkbox. 4. Change the mask settings as desired. 5.
Operate the Rimage 360i # Tip: The image below shows a disc with no stacking ring. Printing on hub without a stacking ring This functionality allows you to print on the full surface of a disc that has no stacking ring. If you print on areas of the disc where the surface is not suitable for printing, the ink can smear or run. 1. Navigate to Printing Preferences (refer to page 9). 2. Change mask settings. a. Select the Mask Settings tab. b. Select the Enable Masking checkbox. c.
Rimage 360i Centering the image on the disc The Rimage 360i provides two ways to center the image on the disc. You can use the Auto Centering method or the Manual Centering method. The Auto Centering method is accurate to within +/- 0.5 mm. You can improve the centering position accuracy with the manual centering adjustment to better than +/- 0.2 mm. For optimal print quality, use this procedure to center the image on the disc.
Maintain the Rimage 360i Maintain the Rimage 360i The procedures in this section will help keep your Rimage 360i in optimum operating condition. General Cleaning # Tip: To keep your Rimage 360i clean, keep it in a dust free environment. # Tip: Use only Rimage inkjet print cartridges and, for best results, follow the guidelines below: • • Keep print cartridges sealed in the original package until they are needed. Store print cartridges at room temperature (60 - 78 degrees F or 15.6 to 26.
Rimage 360i Replace Consumables Replacing the fan filter The fan filter is a consumable item. You will need to change the fan filter after 20 ink cartridges. Use this procedure to change the fan filter. 1. On the rear of the Rimage 360i, press the tab on the filter cover and lift up the filter cover. 2. Remove the filter. 3. Place the new fan filter in the fan filter retainer. 4. Firmly press the fan filter cover back into place.
Maintain the Rimage 360i Replacing the ink cartridges Use this procedure to change the ink cartridges on your Rimage 360i. - Important! You must use the appropriate ink cartridges in one of the configurations as stated on page 1 of this document. 1. Open the ink cartridge access door. The ink cartridge carriage moves to an accessible position on the carriage guide. 2. When the ink cartridge carriage has stopped moving, lift the ink cartridge latch to the open position. 3.
Rimage 360i Learn More Rimage 360i Specifications Standard System One disc recorder, Rimage 360i with Rimage 360i Disc Color Printer, and software. Software requirements Rimage 360i Software Input bin capacity 25 Discs Output capacity 25 Discs Physical size Width – 15.25” (38.7 cm) Height – 19.00” (48.3 cm) Depth – 20.00” (50.8 cm) Weight – 25 lb (11.
Learn More Technical support and product updates Support for the Rimage 360i is available through your authorized reseller. - Important! Register your Rimage 360i online or complete and return the registration card so Rimage can notify you of upgrades as they become available. Safety information This manual and the indications on the product allow proper and safe operation. The indication marks below help protect you and other persons from injury, and equipment from damage.
Rimage 360i Safety testing Product name: Rimage 360i Model: RAS17 Notice for USA Tested to Comply with FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
Learn More Rimage 360i Limited 1 Year Warranty Rimage warrants, to the original end user only, that all non-consumable parts of the Rimage 360i Autoloader products will be free from defects in material and workmanship for 12 months, according to the following terms: • Rimage will provide 30 days of free telephone support beginning on the day that the Rimage software is activated. Telephone support after the free 30 day period will be provided pursuant to Rimage’s then current standard support charges.
