User guide

Setting up for DVD Discs

Some DVD discs have stacking rings on both sides of the disc located near the inner

portion of the disc. Since the CD Printer cannot print over the stacking rings, the

printhead must raise up to prevent printhead damage. The user must change the

Media Type setting so the print driver automatically raises the printhead over the

stacking ring. The label must be designed so there is no required printing in the area

horizontal to the stacking rings.

1. Some media types can print in color. See the Rimage website for a listing of media

brands that can print in color.

2. Install the appropriate monocolor or a color ribbon in the CD Printer if one is not

installed.

3. Select Window’s Start button.

4. Select Printers from the Settings menu.

5. Right click on Rimage Perfect Image Printer PF icon and select Properties.

6. If using Windows NT 4.0 or Windows 2000, select the Device Settings tab. If

using Windows ’98 or ’95, select Device Options tab.

7. Select Installed Ribbon setting and select Monocolor for a monocolor ribbon, or

select Color for a multicolor ribbon.

7. Select RLE Compression and select Yes. This speeds up the data transfer to the

printer and does not affect the print quality.

8. Select the Detect Media Change setting and select No, or uncheck the option

box if using a Rimage transporter. Select Yes, or check the box, if printing

multiple copies to a standalone printer.

With the Detect Media Change option enabled, the printer waits for the user to

remove the printed CD-R before attempting to print the next label on the same

label. The CD must be removed from the print pad and a new CD placed on the

pad within 5 seconds or the software displays an error message.

9. Select Print Strobe setting and set the value from 400 to 475 depending on the

printing surface. See “Optimizing Print Quality” section or look on the Rimage

website for latest information.

10. Disable Perfect Print option. This option is only used for Rimage’s AutoPrinter.

11. If using Windows NT 4.0 or Windows 2000, select the Device Settings tab. If

using Windows ’98 or ’95, select Paper tab.