CopyDisc Duplicator Series COMPLETE SOLUTIONS FOR ON-DEMAND CD and DVD PRODUCTION CD-R/DVD±R Automated Duplicator Combined Duplicator and Printer Series OPERATING and MAINTENANCE MANUAL 1
CopyDisc Duplicator Series Thank you for purchasing a Verity Systems CopyDisc Series Duplicator OPERATING and MAINTENANCE MANUAL Document Reference No. TP 000 178 (Ver 1.
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CopyDisc Duplicator Series SOFTWARE WARRANTY (LIMITED) If you discover physical defects in the media on which the software is distributed or in the User’s Manual, Verity Systems will replace the media or manual for a period of ninety (90) days after the purchase by the retail customer. You must return the disk or manual to Verity Systems or an authorized Verity Systems dealer within the warranty period accompanied by proof of purchase.
CopyDisc Duplicator Series RECOMMENDED MEDIA The type and quality of the blank media is one of the most important factors concerning the duplication and printing quality. The better the quality of media you use the better the duplication and printing results will be. Buying brand-name media will almost always result in more reliable and consistent duplication and printing results.
CopyDisc Duplicator Series TABLE OF CONTENTS Section 1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION…………………………….……….8 1.1CopyDisc Platinum Series……………………………………… 8 1.2CopyDisc Platinum XC Series..……………………………….. 8-10 Section 2 SET UP…………………………………………………………... 11-13 2.1Box Contents……………………………………………………. 11 2.2Operating Environment….………………………………….. 12 2.3Power On………………………………………………………. 12 2.4Start Copying…………………………………………………….12 2.5Start Printing (from a pre-created print file (PRN file) on a CD)……….
CopyDisc Duplicator Series 3.4.8.1 Printer…………………………………………………. 19 3.4.8.2 Autoloader……………………………………………. 19 3.4.8.3 Optical Drive…………………………………………. 19 3.4.8.4 Licence Key…………………………………………… 19 3.4.8.5 Operation……………………………………………… 19 3.4.8.6 Menu…………………………………………………… 19 3.4.9Utilities…………………………………………………………… 20-21 Section 4 3.4.9.1 Hard Disc Utilities……………………………………. 20 3.4.9.2 Firmware Utilities….…………………………………. 20 3.4.9.3 Loader Utilities….……………………………………. 20 3.4.9.
CopyDisc Duplicator Series SECTION 1: GENERAL DESCRIPTION 1.1 General Description – CopyDisc Platinum Series The Verity Systems CopyDisc duplicator series provide reliable, unattended duplication of CD-R and DVD±R discs. The range of CopyDisc models are similar in operation but offer a difference in throughput. Each model uses a pick and place mechanism to transfer discs from the Input spindle to the drives and then subsequently remove the discs from the drives and place them on the Output spindle.
CopyDisc Duplicator Series When the duplication process begins, blanks discs are transported one at a time from input basket/spindle No.1 and placed into the waiting drives. Once copied, the discs are transported from the drives onto output spindle No.4. When all the blank discs from input basket/spindle No.1 have been exhausted, the CopyDisc XC automatically moves onto the blank discs from input basket/spindle No.2 As the original output spindle (No.
CopyDisc Duplicator Series IMPORTANT: The CopyDisc XC uses three input baskets/spindles in order to accomplish the 660 disc capacity. The media is moved from spindle to spindle via the drives and/or the printer in a specific cycle and it is therefore essential that certain rules are followed in order to achieve perfect operation. Normally the input baskets/spindles can only be replenished with new media at the end of a spindle cycle and not at the end of or part way through a job.
CopyDisc Duplicator Series SECTION 2: SET UP Your new Verity systems CopyDisc duplicator is designed to allow fast, easy, reliable and unattended duplication of CD-R discs.
CopyDisc Duplicator Series 2.2 Operating Environment Your Verity Systems CopyDisc duplicator system should be used in a climate controlled environment free of dirt, dust, excess humidity, excessive heat or electro-magnetic interference. Allow at least six (6) inches of clearance around the sides and back of the unit for ventilation. Try and provide enough room around the machine to load and unload spindles, and other work of this type. 2.
CopyDisc Duplicator Series 2.5 Start Printing (From a pre-created print file (PRN file) on a CD) This section is only applicable to CopyDisc systems fitted with an integrated Printer. This quick start section assumes the Printer Setup Options are set as shipped from the factory. If they are not or if these instructions do not work then go to the Operation chapter (section 3) of this manual for detailed operating instructions. 1. Load blank printable discs into the input spindle 2.
CopyDisc Duplicator Series SECTION 3: OPERATION This chapter provides detailed operating instructions for your Verity Systems CopyDisc duplicator. Your CopyDisc duplicator has many options and features designed to make it more productive and easier to use. Please read through this chapter carefully so that you can take full advantage of all the features of your system. 3.
CopyDisc Duplicator Series 3.2.2 \/ Key (Down arrow) If being prompted to enter a number or character this key decrements the character at the cursor to the next lower character or number. If a menu is being displayed this key moves the cursor to the next menu selection down 3.2.3 < Key (Left arrow) Left arrow– If being prompted to enter a number or character this key moves the cursor 1 character to the left. If a menu is being displayed this key moves the cursor back a step. 3.2.
CopyDisc Duplicator Series This menu option will only be visible if you have a Printer attached to your CopyDisc Platinum Series. Use this option if you only require discs to be printed, and not duplicated. The menu gives the user the option to either load a new PRN files from a CD-R, or select an existing PRN file from the HD. You can also select the quantity required. 3.4.3 Batch Mode Batch Copying CD-R is used for making small quantity copies from multiple masters.
CopyDisc Duplicator Series This mass rejection of blanks is halted by the detection of another master disc. If it is read correctly, then the subsequent blanks will be written to, with its image - etc. etc. 3.4.1.4.1 Mode Press the Start key to begin the Batch Mode process. 3.4.4 Image Manager This menu option is used to maintain image files kept on the hard drive. Disc Manager 3.4.4.2 Load New Disc Image Allows you to load a new Disc image to the HD from a CD-R.
CopyDisc Duplicator Series > key and you are prompted to confirm renaming by selecting either Yes or No with the > cursor. Select Yes and press the > key. You are now prompted to enter the new name. Since there are no letters on the keyboard text must be entered with the arrow keys. When text needs to be entered all available character positions are displayed between square brackets as follows: [ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _] If the initial text is not defined all blanks will be displayed.
CopyDisc Duplicator Series 3.4.8 Setup These menus are used to select various options available on the CopyDisc duplicator. 3.4.8.1 Printer This option allows the printer type to be selected. Under Model, position the > cursor next to the printer you wish to select and then press the > key. Under Status, select whether you wish the printer to be connected or not by positioning the > cursor next to either connected or disconnected and then press the > key. 3.4.8.
CopyDisc Duplicator Series 3.4.9 Utilities The utility menu provides several useful functions required for maintaining and setting up your CopyDisc duplicator. 3.4.9.1 Hard Disk Utilities These utilities are used to set up and maintain the hard drive in your system. The hard drive provides a temporary storage buffer for the CD/DVD images you will be copying or verifying. Show HD Free Space Display the currently available, and used hard drive spaces.
CopyDisc Duplicator Series Calibrate: Check loading arm is operating correctly. 3.4.9.4 About Hardware This function is used to display information about the CopyDisc duplicator, 3.4.9.5 About Firmware This function is used to display information about the firmware installed on the CopyDisc such as version etc.
CopyDisc Duplicator Series SECTION 4: APPENDICES Appendix A Installing The Printer If you have a combined CopyDisc duplicator and printer, please refer to the appropriate appendix at the end of this manual for full instructions on how to fit your printer. Supported Formats Following are supported formats as of this writing. This list is constantly evolving and some drives cannot write some of the formats. Contact your authorised partner/reseller or Verity Systems for an updated list. 1.
CopyDisc Duplicator Series Appendix B: Networked Operation DiscPilot provides networked duplication on all CopyDisc duplicators and combined duplicators and printers as a factory fitted option. This easy to use yet sophisticated and versatile CD and DVD printer management software system, provides multiple users with access to one of Verity Systems range of automatic printers. DiscPilot allows a CopyDisc to act as a peripheral device across a network.
CopyDisc Duplicator Series Appendix C: Menu Structure Following is the Autoloader menu structure.
CopyDisc Duplicator Series Print Only Mode – Only shown on CopyDisc systems fitted with a Printer Batch Mode menu Image Manager – shown on all CopyDisc systems. CopyDisc systems not fitted with a printer will not see the Print Manager branch of this menu.
CopyDisc Duplicator Series Erase Discs menu Compare Discs 26
CopyDisc Duplicator Series Setup Menu Utilities Menu 27
CopyDisc Duplicator Series Appendix D: Technical Support You should first attempt to get technical assistance from your Verity System’s authorised partner or reseller. Verity Systems support personnel can be reached at: UK Support Verity Systems Ltd. Verity House 2 Eastern Road Aldershot Hants, GU12 4TD UK Verity Systems, Inc. 5441 Merchant Circle, Unit A Placerville CA 95667 USA Tel: +44 (0) 1252 796901 Tel: (530) 626-9363 Fax: +44 (0) 1252 316555 Fax: (530) 626 9395 Email: uksupport@veritysystems.
CopyDisc Duplicator Series Appendix E: Routine Maintenance Your CopyDisc unit should be kept clean to ensure a long and reliable service. Cleaning the CopyDisc Always switch off and disconnect the unit from the mains supply before cleaning. If it gets dusty, the casing of your CopyDisc can be cleaned with a small, dry brush. The main shaft should always clear and free from dirt and contaminants.
CopyDisc Duplicator Series Appendix F: CopyDisc Systems with OptiPrinter Pro CD/DVD Printer This section will provide you with detailed information on how to set up and operate your CopyDisc 4 OptiPrinter Pro Platinum combined duplicator fitted with an OptiPrinter Pro inkjet printer. Note: Good quality, inkjet printable discs should be used with the CopyDisc 4 OptiPrinter Pro.
CopyDisc Duplicator Series Carefully position the printer onto the printer plate (figure F2) ensuring that the location pins fit snugly into the location holes on the base of printer itself. Fig. F1 Fig. F2 Location pins Power On Connect the parallel cable and the serial control cable to the printer (figure F3). Now connect the respective Power Cables to the printer and the CopyDisc duplicator and connect to the mains.
CopyDisc Duplicator Series To ensure accuracy follow these steps:1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Have the printer and CopyDisc in a state where there are no jobs running. Scroll down to Utilities using the ▼ key and press ► Use the ▼ key to select Loader Utilities and press ► Use the ▼ key to select ‘Input Bin to Printer’ and press ► The printer tray will open and a disc will be placed onto the tray. Examine where exactly the disc has been placed on the tray. The disc must be 0.5mm (0.
CopyDisc Duplicator Series 14. If the CD does not fit close to the two pins on the tray you will once again need to make adjustments to the position of the printer plate. Continue this process with each drive until the printer is perfectly aligned to receive discs from both the Input spindle and from all the drives. 15. Once the printer plate is in position, tighten the screws on the plate. Fitting the Ink Cartridges 1. Press the Power key to turn on the printer. 2.
CopyDisc Duplicator Series Fig. F9 Note: The message, which appears above, is merely precautionary from Windows and it is not necessary to stop the installation. Note: If your PC does not recognize the new OptiPrinter PRO hardware when you first connect it to your PC, you should load the print driver via the Add Printer icon on your Printer settings: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Place the Print Drive CD into your PC’s CD-ROM drive. On you PC’s desktop, select Start, Settings and Printers.
CopyDisc Duplicator Series Working with CD Label Designer Insert the CD Label Designer CD into your CD-ROM and follow the on screen instructions. Creating a Print File (PRN file) (Standalone) A PRN file must be created and uploaded onto your CopyDisc4 OptiPrinter Pro in order for it to print onto your CDs. Open CD Label Designer software and create your design. (Refer to the Help section or the OptiPrinter Pro manual for full details on how to create images and text).
CopyDisc Duplicator Series Appendix G: CopyDisc systems with Prism AutoPrinter The section will provide you with detailed information on how to set up and operate your CopyDisc 4P combined duplicator and printer fitted with a Prism thermal printer. Note: Your CopyDisc 4P is fitted with a vacuum picker. The mechanical picker is not compatible with the CopyDisc 4P. Box Contents Carefully remove your CopyDisc duplicator and printer from their shipping cartons and verify that all parts are present.
CopyDisc Duplicator Series Unscrew and remove the 4 screws and washers positioned on the top of the CopyDisc drive tower.Turn the printer with plate the correct way up and place the printer and plate over the top of the CopyDisc drive tower matching up the corresponding holes in each corner of the plate with those in each corner of the CopyDisc unit and then loosely screw into place with the four screws and washers just removed, (figure G3). Fig.
CopyDisc Duplicator Series Open printer tray Fig. G5 Adjusting the Printer Position Your CopyDisc 4P now needs to be aligned so that when a disc is released into the printer it fits snugly in the printer tray. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Switch on the Prism printer followed by the CopyDisc duplicator.
CopyDisc Duplicator Series 11. If the disc does not fit within the alignment and centring pins on the printer’s tray, you will once again need to make adjustments to the position of the printer plate. Continue this process with each drive, until the printer is perfectly aligned to receive discs from both the Input spindle and from all the drives. Note: Only tiny movements to the printer plate are required. Use your hand to tap the printer plate into position bit by bit. 12.
CopyDisc Duplicator Series from being installed, please relax this restriction in order to install the Perfect Image printer driver, in the Driver Signing dialog on the Hardware Tab at Start/ Control Panel/ System. If the message is a "warning", press Yes to continue with the installation.) 19. If a message displays asking for the Windows NT CD-ROM, remove the driver disk and insert the Microsoft Windows NT CD-ROM or the requested disk of the Microsoft Windows distribution disks, then click OK. 20.
CopyDisc Duplicator Series Select Printer Print to File Printer Properties Fig. G7 You may wish at this stage to alter your printer properties (i.e. to alter the print resolution or print area). To do this, click the Printer Properties key. The screen below (figure G8) will appear. Fig. G8 For full details, please refer to the Perfect Image® user guide. OK any settings you change. Click OK to print and you will be asked where you want to save the PRN file and to name the file.
CopyDisc Duplicator Series Appendix H: CopyDisc Systems with Teac P-55 Thermal Printer The section will provide you with detailed information on how to set up and operate your CopyDisc 4P-55 Platinum combined duplicator and TEAC P-55 thermal re-transfer printer. Note: Good quality, thermal printable discs (specific for thermal re-transfer printing) should be used with the CopyDisc 4P-55. Note: Your CopyDisc4 P-55 is fitted with a vacuum picker.
CopyDisc Duplicator Series Fix bracket to CopyDisc with 6 screws Fix plate to CopyDisc with 4 screws and 4 washers Fig. H1 Fig. H2 Remove the TEAC P-55 from its packaging. You will notice that the base of the printer has 2 location holes, (figure H3), which directly mirror the location pins situated on the printer plate. Carefully position the printer onto the printer plate (figure H4) ensuring that the location pins fit snugly into the location holes on the base of printer itself. Locator holes Fig.
CopyDisc Duplicator Series Press the “power on” button on the back of the printer. The display on the printer should read Ready. Press the Select button until the LCD display shows Interface…. The printer should be factory set to read Interface Parallel. If this is the case, press the Select button again until the screen reads Ready. Note: If the printer reads Interface USB, press Enter then Select to change it to Interface Parallel. Press Enter.
CopyDisc Duplicator Series 9. Before tightening the screws on the printer plate, you need to ensure that discs removed directly from the drives will also position correctly in the printer tray. Ensure the printer tray is closed. 10. Place CDs into all drives and allow the discs to spin up and down. 11. Wait until the light on the front of the top drive has gone out (i.e. drive is no longer busy). 12. On the LCD panel move the > cursor to Drive to Printer, select Drive 1 and then press the > key.
CopyDisc Duplicator Series Printing To the CopyDisc 4P-55 (Standalone) A PRN file must be created and uploaded onto your CopyDisc4 P-55 in order for it to print onto your CDs. Open Disc Label Editor design software and create your design. (Refer to the Disc label Editor Help section or the TEAC P-55 manual for full details on how to create images and text). Once you are happy with your design you are ready to create a PRN file. Select Print from the tool menu.
CopyDisc Duplicator Series Appendix I: CopyDisc Systems with Puma On-Disc Printer This section will provide you with detailed information on how to set up and operate your CopyDisc with Puma combined duplicator fitted with an OptiPrinter Pro inkjet printer. Note: Good quality, inkjet printable discs should be used with the Puma On-Disc Printer. Note: Your CopyDisc is fitted with a mechanical picker, which enables you to print right to the centre of full-face printable, inkjet discs.
CopyDisc Duplicator Series Carefully position the printer onto the printer plate (figure F2) ensuring that the location pins fit snugly into the location holes on the base of printer itself. Fig. F1 Fig. F2 Location pins Power On Connect the parallel cable and the serial control cable to the printer (figure F3). Now connect the respective Power Cables to the printer and the CopyDisc duplicator and connect to the mains.
CopyDisc Duplicator Series To ensure accuracy follow these steps:7. Have the printer and CopyDisc in a state where there are no jobs running. 8. Scroll down to Utilities using the ▼ key and press ► 9. Use the ▼ key to select Loader Utilities and press ► 10. Use the ▼ key to select ‘Input Bin to Printer’ and press ► 11. The printer tray will open and a disc will be placed onto the tray. 12. Examine where exactly the disc has been placed on the tray. The disc must be 0.5mm (0.
CopyDisc Duplicator Series 24. If the CD does not fit close to the two pins on the tray you will once again need to make adjustments to the position of the printer plate. Continue this process with each drive until the printer is perfectly aligned to receive discs from both the Input spindle and from all the drives. 25. Once the printer plate is in position, tighten the screws on the plate. Fitting the Ink Cartridges 6. Press the Power key to turn on the printer. 7.
CopyDisc Duplicator Series Fig. F9 Note: The message, which appears above, is merely precautionary from Windows and it is not necessary to stop the installation. Note: If your PC does not recognize the new Puma hardware when you first connect it to your PC, you should load the print driver via the Add Printer icon on your Printer settings: 9. Place the Print Drive CD into your PC’s CD-ROM drive. 10. On you PC’s desktop, select Start, Settings and Printers. 11.
CopyDisc Duplicator Series Working with CD Label Designer Insert the CD Label Designer CD into your CD-ROM and follow the on screen instructions. Creating a Print File (PRN file) (Standalone) A PRN file must be created and uploaded onto your CopyDisc in order for it to print onto your CDs. Open CD Label Designer software and create your design. (Refer to the Help section or the OptiPrinter Pro manual for full details on how to create images and text).
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