Casio DISC TITLE PRINER User Manual
DISC TITLE PRINTER
Application Version 3.03
E
For Windows
®
User’s Guide
• We recommend that you print on a disc* before you record anything on it. Printing on a
disc that already has data recorded on it can cause the data to become corrupted.
• Note that CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. shall not be held liable for any loss or
corruption of data on discs arising through the use of this printer.
* CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R, etc.
Please keep this User’s Guide and all information handy for future reference.
Important!
The copyright of this User’s Guide and all rights related to the software shall
revert to CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD.
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• Easy CD Creator is a trademark of Roxio, Inc. in the United States.
• Other company and product names used herein may also be company and
product names of others.
© Copyright 2006 CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. All rights reserved.
• Be sure to read this manual carefully before attempting to use the product for
the first time.
Read This First!
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claims by you or any other person or entity that may arise through the use
of this product.
• Reproduction of this manual in any form, either in part or its entirety, is
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LTD. You are granted permission to use this software for your own personal
use. Any and all other use of this software without the express permission
of CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. is forbidden under international copyright
laws.
• The contents of the manual are subject to change without notice.
• The DISC TITLE PRINTER application is an application designed to
run under Windows XP, 2000 Professional, Me, 98SE or 98.
• The application may not be able to run correctly on certain system
hardware and software configurations.
• See the “CW-E60 User’s Guide” sheet for information about minimum
computer system requirements.
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Contents
About the Bundled CD-ROM ................................................ 3
Handling Precautions ........................................................3
Storage Precautions .........................................................3
Using this Manual ................................................................. 4
Button Operations ............................................................. 4
How to use this Manual ........................................................ 5
Features ................................................................................. 6
Label Making Overview
Useful Text Input Functions ............................................... 30
Saving Label Data ............................................................... 31
Opening a Label Data File .................................................. 32
Creating a Data Index File .................................................. 33
Configuring Layout Settings .............................................. 34
To configure layout settings ............................................. 34
Configuring Text Layout Settings ..................................... 35
Configuring Font Settings .................................................. 37
Inserting an Image into a Label ......................................... 39
To input an image from a file ........................................... 39
Capturing a PC Screen Image ........................................ 39
Controlling the Aspect Ratio of an Image .......................41
About color images... ...................................................... 42
Label Creation Basics......................................................... 10
To create a label .............................................................. 10
To print a label.................................................................14
To save label data ........................................................... 17
To quit the DISC TITLE PRINTER application ................17
Label Making with Preset Templates
Automated Label Layout .................................................... 18
Using the Assistant Feature .............................................. 20
Using the Assistant Screen .............................................20
Using the Main Window ...................................................... 21
Importing Text Data ............................................................. 23
Importing CD-Text Data for a Music Label ...................... 23
Importing Windows Media Player Data for a Music Label ..... 25
Importing iTunes Data for a Music Label ......................... 26
Importing Easy CD Creator Data for a Music Label ........27
Importing File and Folder Name
for a Data Label or Digital Image Label ...................... 28
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Original Label Making
Creating an Original Label Layout..................................... 44
Free Text Label Template Main Window .......................... 45
Free Design Label Template Main Window .....................45
Free Design and Free Text Template Main Windows ......46
Toolbars ........................................................................... 46
Configuring Font Settings
(Free Text Template, Free Design Template) ................. 48
Inserting a Label Background Image
(Free Text Template) ........................................................ 49
Fields (Free Design Template) ........................................... 50
Field Types ...................................................................... 50
Common Text Field and Image Field Operations ............ 50
Inputting Text into a Text Field (Free Design Template) ... 51
To input text manually ..................................................... 51
To input text imported from a file ..................................... 51
To configure font settings for the text in a field ................ 52
To delete a text field ........................................................ 52
Inserting an Image into a Label
(Free Design Template) ................................................... 52
To insert an image into a label ........................................ 52
To delete an image field .................................................. 52
Resizing a Field (Free Design Template)........................... 53
Aligning and Resizing Fields (Free Design Template) ..... 54
To align fields .................................................................. 55
Configuring Field Properties (Free Design Template) ..... 56
To reposition and resize a field ........................................ 56
Useful Text Input Functions
(Free Text Template, Free Design Template) ................. 57
About the Bundled CD-ROM
Handling Precautions
• Handle the disc to avoid finger smudges, dirt, scratches, etc. on either of its
surfaces.
• Should the disc become dirty, use an eyeglass cleaning cloth or some other
soft dry cloth to wipe it lightly from the center of the disc outwards towards
its edge. Never use phonograph record cleaner or any other cleaning agent.
• Never write on either of the disc’s surfaces with a pen or pencil or other
sharp writing utensils, or affix a sticker to the disc surfaces.
• Use of a disc that is cracked or deformed, or a disc that has adhesive on it
is dangerous. Never use such a disc.
Other Operations
Configuring Advanced Settings ........................................ 59
To configure advanced print settings ............................... 59
Registering and Deleting a Phrase Memory Entry .......... 59
To configure advanced layout settings ............................ 60
Using Help ........................................................................... 61
To use Help ..................................................................... 61
Phrase Library List ............................................................. 62
Troubleshooting .................................................................. 62
Error Messages ................................................................... 64
Storage Precautions
• Avoid storing discs in areas subjected to high temperature, high humidity, or
direct sunlight.
• When you are not using a disc, store it in its original case.
• Avoid storing a disc so its label comes in direct contact with the surface of a
vinyl case, bag, etc.
Warning!
Never play a CD-ROM disc on any device that is not specifically designed to
play back CD-ROM discs. Audio output at a high volume setting creates the
risk of damaged hearing and damage to audio speakers.
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Using this Manual
This User’s Guide explains operation of the DISC TITLE PRINTER application,
which is designed to run under Windows® XP, 2000 Professional, Me, 98SE
or 98 (referred to in this manual collectively as “Windows”).
Note that this User’s Guide does not contain information about using Windows,
and assumes that you are already familiar with the following standard Windows
operations.
• Mouse operations such as click, double-click, right-click, drag, drag and
drop, etc.
• Menu operations using the mouse
• Text input using the keyboard
• Standard Windows window operations
If you are not already familiar with these and other basic Windows operations,
see the user documentation that came with your PC or Windows package.
Using the Assistant Feature
The DISC TITLE PRINTER application has an Assistant feature that
guides you step-by-step through certain operations. (See page 20.)
Help
You can access information about procedures and precautions using the
DISC TITLE PRINTER application’s Help feature. (See page 61.)
Button Operations
All operations in this manual are performed using the mouse.
Command operations are indicated as shown below.
1.
2.
1. Click the button.
2. On the menu that appears, click New.
• Dialog box button operations are indicated as shown below.
3.
3. Click Save.
• All of the sample screens in this manual show operation under the
English version of Windows XP. Screens appear differently when
running the application under another operating system.
• Note that the screen images shown in this manual may differ somewhat
from those that actually appear on your computer screen.
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How to use this Manual
The sections of this manual are arranged as shown below.
Refer to the indicated pages for details.
Getting Ready
• Installing the Software (See the “CW-
E60 User’s Guide” sheet.)
• For information about connecting the
printer to your computer, see the
“CW-E60 User’s Guide” sheet .
Troubleshooting Guide
(page 62)
• Check this section whenever you run into
problems.
• Here you will find details about online help
and error messages.
Label Making Overview (page 10)
• This section takes you through the basic label creation and printing process, using a
music CD label as an example.
Label Making
Original Label Making
with Preset Templates
Automated Label Layout (page 18)
• This section describes how to create
labels quickly and easily using preset
templates.
• You can select a music label, data label,
or digital image label template.
Creating an Original Label Layout
(page 44)
• This section describes how to layout text
and images to create exactly the type of
look you want.
• A Free Text label template gives you wide
ranging control over text you input into a
label.
• A Free Design label template provides
you with maximum freedom when
creating your label design.
Printing and Other Operations
Printing (page 14)
This section explains how to print a completed label.
Other Operations (page 59)
This section provides details about other settings.
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Features
After using this software to create the labels you want, you can connect your printer to your computer and
print then.
• Music Discs
Labels can include artist names and track titles (page 18).
You can also impor t track names from Windows Media
Player, iTunes, or Easy CD Creator, or you can import CDText from a CD (page 23).
• Screen shots shown in this manual are based on Windows
Media Player for Windows XP.
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TM
Important!
This software does not include functions for recording to a CD-R, CD-RW or other types of discs.
• Data Discs
You can import the names of folders and files
you plan to store on a disc and print them on
its label. You can also type in information
manually (pages 18 and 28).
• Digital Image Discs
You can import recording dates and image
descriptions from your PC and print them on
the label. You can also type in information
manually (pages 18 and 28).
Business report.xls
Holiday work.xls
New employees research data.doc
Weekly meeting summary.doc
New order.xls
Counter error data.doc
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Features
• Print with TrueType® fonts installed on your PC
(page 37).
• Support for both text and images (page 39).
Note that images are printed in monochrome.
•
A collection of preset templates lets you
produce great looking labels with minimum
effort.
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• A Free Text Template allows more control over the
appearance and layout of text (Free Text → page
44).
• A Free Design Template gives you almost total
freedom for laying out text and images to create
exactly the look you want (Free Design → page
44).
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Label Making Overview
Label Creation Basics
Now that everything is set up, let’s try creating a label.
This section runs through the basics of label making, from layout, to printing,
and saving the label in a file.
Example: Music CD label
To create a label
1. On your Windows desktop, double-click the DISC TITLE PRINTER short
cut icon.
Note
You can also start up the application by clicking the Windows Start button
and then All Programs. Next, point to CASIO, and then click DISC TITLE
PRINTER. Note that the location of the application may be different on
your computer, depending on what you specified when you installed it.
After DISC TITLE PRINTER application starts up, a label template selection menu appears.
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2. Click .
This displays the main window for the music label template.
Label Preview Image
3. Input the text data you want.
Move the cursor to the label input boxes, and then type in the disc title,
artist names, and track names.
The text you input appears in the preview image on the screen.
Label Input Boxes
Important!
You must select a label template before you can perform operations on the
main window.
Warning message
Important!
The warning message “Printing string is overflow” appears when the text
data you input does not fit inside the print area.
See “Configuring Text Layout Settings” (page 35) and “Configuring Font
Settings” (page 37) for information about adjustments you can make to
help the text fit.
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Configuring Template Setting
4. Click .
This displays a dialog box for selecting the text layout.
6. Click .
7. Click .
Note
See page 35 for details about changing the text layout pattern.
5. Click .
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8. Click .
This displays a dialog box for selecting the print pattern.
Note
See page 34 for details about print pattern setting.
9. Click .
12. For Font Size, select 2.
Selecting a Font
10. Click .
This displays a dialog box for making font settings.
11. Confirm that Title tab is selected.
Note
If a different tab is displayed, click Title.
13. Click the Artist Name tab.
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14. Select 2 for Font Size, and then click OK.
This completes input of the label data.
Note
See page 37 for details about font settings.
To print a label
Important!
•
See the separate “Printing Precautions” sheet for important information
about printing conditions.
•
This printer supports printing on 12cm diameter discs only. Attempting
to print on a CD-R single or on a business card CD-R can cause damage
to the printer.
•
We recommend that you use this product for printing on blank,
unrecorded media. Printing on media that already had data recorded
on it may cause the data to become corrupted.
•
Place the printer on a level surface when printing. A tilted surface can
make normal printing impossible.
•
Make sure an ink ribbon cassette is loaded in the printer .
1. Connect the printer to your computer.
• See the “CW-E60 User’s Guide” sheet for more information.
2. Click .
This displays a dialog box for printing (page 16).
3. With the area of the disc you want to print on facing downwards, slide the
disc from right to left into the slit along the top of the printer.
Important!
••
• Handle the disc gently when sliding it into place. Rough handling can
••
damage the disc.
••
• Check to make sure that there is no dirt, dust, or other foreign matter on
••
the disc. Dirt or dust can scratch the recording surface of the disc and
make it impossible to record data onto it.
••
• Sliding the disc onto the slit with the recording side facing you will result
••
in printing on the recording side of the disc, which will make the disc
unrecordable.
4. Slide the disc to the left as far as it will go.
• Make sure you slide the disc to the left as far as it will go. Normal printing
may not be possible if the disc is not positioned properly inside the printer.
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5. Use the positioning guide to position the disc.
Positioning
guide
Printing will
appear here.
1Insert a thin object* into the hole and slide in the direction indicated by
the arrow.
• This will cause the print head to release the disc so you can remove
it from the printer.
• Adjust the position of the disc so its logo or marking is parallel with the
positioning guide and slit.
• Note that the printer cannot print in an area of the disc that already has a
logo or other markings.
• You can skip this step if the disc you are using does not have a logo or
other markings on it.
6. Click Start printing.
• This star ts the print operation.
• Never disconnect the AC adaptor or USB cable while a printing operation
is in progress.
• Do not touch the disc while printing is in progress. Make sure there is
nothing to the right of the printer that can obstruct movement of the disc
when it exits the slit.
• Never open the cassette cover while a print operation is in progress.
Doing so can scratch the disc or cause malfunction of the printer.
• If you are unable to remove the disc from the printer due to printer
malfunction, click the Eject button on the Main Window (page 21) and
then remove the disc. If your computer is frozen up, restart it and then
click the Eject button. If you are still unable to remove the disc after
performing the above operations, perform the following steps to remove
the disc from the printer. Normally, you should not use the following
procedure to release the print head. Use this procedure only when the
print head fails to release normally due to malfunction.
Print Head Release Lever Hole
2The release lever will return to its original position automatically.
* Use an object that is at least 30mm (1-3/16") long and no thicker than
1.5mm (1/16"). Do not use a toothpick or other object with an easily
breakable tip. Doing so creates the risk of printer malfunction.
7. When printing is complete, slide the disc to the right and remove the disc
from the printer.
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■ Print Dialog Box
1
23 4 6
1
23 456
• Either of the two screens shown above will appear, depending on the
model of the printer connected to your computer.
1 These images shows how the disc needs to be positioned in accord-
ance with the currently selected print pattern.
2 Click this button to start printing.
3 Click this button when you want to skip printing of the upper label
area (Label 1) and print the lower label area (Label 2).
4 Click this button to cancel printing.
5 This is the eject button. Click it to open the disc tray. Eject button
operation is not supported with the CW-E60.
6 This is advanced settings button. Click it to configure printer, preset
phrase, and other settings.
■ Printing Both Label 1 and Label 2
After printing of the upper label area (Label 1) is complete, rotate the
disc 180 degrees, and then click Start Printing again.
• This starts printing of the lower label area (Label 2).
Positioning guide
When printing in two locations on the same disc, be
sure to use the positioning guide to position the disc
for the second printing. Adjust the angle of the disc
so the second printing is aligned correctly with the
first printing.
Label 1
Label 2
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To save label data
1. Click .
2. On the menu that appears, click Save.
3. Check the file name and then click Save.
The label data is saved in your Windows My Documents folder.
Note
See page 31 for details about saving label data.
To quit the DISC TITLE PRINTER application
1. Click .
2. On the menu that appears, click Exit.
Note
You can also quit the application by clicking the button in the upper
right corner of a main window.
Important!
You cannot quit the application while a print operation is in progress. Wait
until printing is finished before you quit.
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Label Making with Preset Templates
Automated Label Layout
A selection of content-specific preset label formats makes label creation as
easy as selecting the right format and filling in the blanks. The following procedure shows how to do this, using the music label template as an example.
1. On the main window, click .
2. On the menu that appears, click New.
This displays a dialog box for selecting the label template.
3. Click the label template you want to use.
• You can select from among five label templates. Selecting a template
displays its main window, which contains the elements for the template
you select.
• Input the text you want.
Music Label
Select one of these preset
templates for easy label creation.
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Select one of these templates to
Data Label
create an original layout (page 44).
Digital Image Label
• If you want to create your own original layout, select the Free Text or Free
Design template. See “Creating an Original Label Layout” on page 44 for
more information.
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