Endeavor ™ User Guide 110747-000, Rev.
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Limited 1 Year Warranty Rimage warrants, to the original end user only, that all non-consumable parts of the Rimage Endeavor of automated products will be free from defects in material or workmanship for 12 months, according to the following terms: • Rimage will replace or repair, at Rimage's discretion, any non-consumable parts found defective within the Warranty period. • Valid from the date Rimage ships the product to you.
Table of Contents Limited 1 Year Warranty ..................................................................................................... 4 Precautions ........................................................................................................................... 6 Chapter 1 - Overview ................................................................................................................. 7 Introduction ..............................................................................
Precautions CAUTION Any equipment that has AC line voltage, or low DC voltages, such as switches, power supplies, fuses, fans, non-stepper motors, must be replaced with Rimage–approved components to maintain the safety approval issued by UL. WARNING The laser beam used by this CD-R recorder can be harmful to the eyes. Do not attempt to open the recorder. Do not attempt to view the laser beam. An authorized field technician should perform all service procedures.
Chapter 1 - Overview Introduction This chapter introduces you to the Rimage Endeavor components, front panel operations and other user operations. For specifications, go to Appendix A on page 31. Description The Endeavor is a robotic-controlled CD-R or DVD-R autoloader ("transporter"). It has two recorders, a high quality thermal printer, a lift arm to move discs, and output trays to store completed discs.
Endeavor Parts The figure below shows the basic Endeavor parts. Everest II Printer Operator Button ! Operator Panel " Front Cover # Supply Door $ Supply Bin % Output Drop Bin & Output Trays ' Transfer Slides Recorder Operator Panel The Operator Panel provides a two-Line LCD Display and an Operator Button. The LCD Display provides status reporting during normal operation, or any condition that requires the user to resolve. A buzzer is employed that beeps on failures.
Operator Button The operator button is a push button that opens and closes the printer drawer and runs diagnostics. The LED inside the operator button is on during transporter operation. The LED also flashes during initialization, but is off when there are no transporter operations. Press the button once and the printer drawer opens. Press it again and the drawer closes. Press and hold the button for eight seconds and the transporter enters diagnostic mode.
Output Trays There are five output trays on the outside of the Endeavor. When a disc is recorded and printed, the lift arm moves to a tray position and releases the disc. The disc slides down and out to the end of the tray. There are sensors located on each output tray to detect if a disc is in the tray. See Disc Output Configuration” on page 11 to understand how discs are distributed to the output trays and output bin. The output trays are numbered 1 through 5, with #1 located at the top.
Disc Output Configuration The Endeavor autoloader has five output trays numbered 1 through 5. Production Server software handles these trays in various ways depending on the settings. The Transporter Configuration tab in the Parameters dialog has a Mailbox combo-box with three options for the Endeavor outputs: “Output”, “Res. Output”, and “Don’t Use”. Refer to the Production Server online Helps for more information.
System Switches Power Switch The Power Switch is located on the back corner of the Endeavor. The power switch controls the power for the Endeavor, which then supplies power to the Everest Printer. Voltage Selector Switch The voltage selector switch on the Everest printer must be set to match the AC voltage from the outlet. Selections are 110 VAC or 220 VAC. Mode Switch The Mode Switch is to set the operational mode of the Everest printer. The accepted positions are ‘0’ and ‘1’.
Cable Connections Endeavor has cable connections coming out the back of the transporter frame and the Everest Printer that require connections. These connections are listed here, but the directions for connecting a PC are in the “QuickStart Instructions”.
Chapter 2 – User Operations Introduction This chapter describes Endeavor setup, including: • Loading Discs • Installing Ribbons • Powering on Endeavor • Power-Up Sequence Display Messages • Remove Discs from Output Tray • Removing and Installing the Front Panel Loading Discs You can load up to 50 discs in the supply bin. Use thermal printable discs compatible with the Everest II Printer. 1. Open the autoloader door. 2.
Installing Ribbons To install ribbons in the Everest Printer, stop any operations. Hold the side cover and press the two cover latches. Then allow the side cover to hinge open. See the Everest II Printer User Guide. Cover Latches Everest Printer ! Side Cover Powering on Endeavor Endeavor is powered on by a single switch at the back of the autoloader.
5. EVEREST PRINTER WARMING UP – The Everest printer takes about 5 minutes to warm up when it is first powered up. The LED is no longer flashing. 6. EVEREST ENDEAVOR READY If any error messages occur during the power up sequence, refer to the possible error messages on page 28. Note: The carrot symbol (^) in the upper right corner of the display indicates the Production Server is currently communicating with the Endeavor.
Removing and Installing the Front Panel Grasp the sides of the Front Panel and pull straight out. Do not pull the panel sideways which may damage the operator button. The Front Panel has four pins that are held in with retaining clips. Install the front panel by aligning the pins to the retaining clips and press it in until it snaps in securely.
Chapter 3 - Maintenance Introduction This chapter provides the preventive maintenance required to keep the Endeavor running in top performance. The sections are: • Preventive Maintenance Schedule and Procedures • Cleaning the Endeavor • Printer Alignment • Run the GemUtil program Check the Rimage technical website at http://www.rimage.com/technical/ for additional documentation and procedures. Preventive Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Procedure Schedule Clean the Endeavor Once a week.
5. Press the operator button one more time to move the disc closer to the print pad. 6. Insert a Disc up into the Lift Arm as shown below. The gripper fingers (not shown) will hold the disc. Lift Arm ! Print Pad Disc 7. Manually rotate the leadscrew counterclockwise to move the lift arm all the way down to the print pad. The disc should be placed in the print pad (recessed area).
8. If the disc is not centered side-to-side on the print pad, continue to step 9. You can see if the disc is not centered by observing the gap between the disc and the edges as shown by the arrows. If the side-to-side alignment is good, go to step 10. 9. To perform the side-to-side alignment procedure, loosen the two Torx side-to-side screws. Slide the printer, NOT the drawer, in small increments until the side edges of the disc and print pad are aligned. Then tighten the two Torx side-to-side screws.
10. Turn Front-to-Back Alignment Screw until there is a 1/16” (1.5mm) gap between the front edge of the disc and the raised edge of the disc retainer. Disc Retainer Gap Distance 11. Once the printer is aligned, rotate the leadscrew to raise the lift arm. 12. Pull the disc down from the gripper fingers. 13. Press and hold the operator button to exit diagnostic test 4. 14. Press the operator button fourteen times and hold on the last press to exit diagnostics. 15.
Gemini Utilities The Rimage Gemini Utilities program is used to update the controlling autoloader’s firmware and to check the number of discs printed. It can also be used to change the serial number of the autoloader and the name of the Endeavor. You must close Production Server before starting Gemini Utilities. To start Gemini Utilities, select Windows' Start|Programs|Rimage|Utilities|Gemini Utilities.
Chapter 4 - Diagnostics and Error Messages Introduction This chapter provides Endeavor diagnostic testing and error message information. The Button Diagnostics allows you troubleshoot the Endeavor autoloader and components.
Diagnostic Tests 01 – Cycle Outputs Diagnostic This test runs discs from the supply bin and places a disc in tray #1, the next disc into tray #2, and continues through tray #5, and then the output bin. Once the output trays are filled, the rest of the discs are placed in the output bin. The process stops when the supply bin is empty or the user presses the operator button. Place six discs in the supply bin to run one disc to each output tray and output bin. Press the operator button once to stop the test.
2. Remove disc from the supply bin. 3. Select Diagnostic #2. The process starts by detecting what elements (printer, or recorder) are in the autoloader. It moves the lift arm down close to the supply bin, and then moves the lift arm to the top of the column. The Endeavor opens the print drawer and closes it to see if there is a disc in the printer. It moves the lift arm down to retrieve a disc from the supply bin.
04 – Jog Lift Diagnostic Use this test to help align the printer and recorders. PRESS/REL to JOG HOLD to EXIT. After pressing the operator button, the motor energy is released so the Leadscrew can be rotated by hand to move the lift arm for finer movements. A disc can be placed in the gripper fingers to check alignments. See “Printer Alignment” directions on page 18. Press and hold the operator button to exit this test.
sensor. When the lift arm is at the top, the sensor is blocked. Move the lift arm down to unblock the sensor. Press the operator button to exit the test. Below is the bottom view of the lift arm. Lift Home Sensor ! Gripper Fingers Media Plunger/Disc Present Sensor " Lift Arm 07 – Gripper Media Diagnostic This test is to check the Disk Present Sensor located inside the lift arm. The sensor is blocked when the Media Plunger is pressed upward when a disc is gripped in the Gripper Fingers.
of the tray with tray #1 located at the top. Select this test and place a disc in the tray and the panel displays “Blocked”. Remove the disc from the tray and the panel shows “Unblocked”. Press the operator button to exit the test. Tray Sensor Output Tray 10 – Output Tray 2 Diagnostic See diagnostic test #9. 11 – Output Tray 3 Diagnostic See diagnostic test #9. 12 – Output Tray 4 Diagnostic See diagnostic test #9. 13 – Output Tray 5 Diagnostic See diagnostic test #9.
NO DISPENSER DETECTED – The dispenser is the mechanism that contains the output trays, transfer slides, and dispenser circuit board. The circuit board detects discs as they move down the transfer slide. Check the cable connection to the dispenser circuit board or connection to the internal circuit board. OUTPUT TRAY X OUTPUT FAIL – A disc was dropped into the #X output tray and the tray sensor detected that the disc did not slide past the tray sensor. This stops the autoloader from further movement.
EVEREST PRINTER RAISE P.H. ERR. – Send the Everest Printer to the factory for service. EVEREST PRINTER RETRANSFER OUT – The retransfer ribbon is at the end of the roll and a retransfer ribbon must be installed. EVEREST PRINTER RETRANSFER GONE – The retransfer ribbon is not installed and a retransfer ribbon must be installed. EVEREST PRINTER RIBBON OUT – The print ribbon is out and a print ribbon must be installed. EVEREST PRINTER R.T. DOWN SENSOR – Send the Everest Printer to the factory for service.
Appendix A - Specifications This appendix provides Endeavor physical, technical and printer-related specifications. Endeavor Specifications Standard System Two disc recorders; a Rimage Endeavor autoloader, an Everest II Printer, and complete software suite. Configurations CD or DVD. Features • • • Environmental Specifications Easy to read LCD display. One button operation. External collating discs trays prevents interrupting operation (5-tray collator for sorting individual jobs).
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Appendix B - Safety Precautions This instruction 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. To ensure safety, please read the precautions and familiarize yourself with their meaning before using the equipment. Serial Cable Warning: This product contains chemicals, including lead, known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Mesures de sécurité. Ce manuel d'instruction et les indications sur le produit permettent l'exploitation sûre appropriée et par l'utilisateur. Les marques suivantes d'indication aident à protéger vous et d'autres personnes contre des dommages, et équipement des dommages. Veuillez lire les précautions et familiarisez-vous avec leur signification avant d'employer l'équipement pour assurer la sûreté.
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