Casio LPCW-50 User Manual
LPCW-50
application version 1.0
For Windows
®
User’s Guide
• We recommend that you use this product for printing on blank,
unrecorded CD-R discs and other media.
• Printing on CD-R discs and other media that already has data
recorded on it may cause the data to become corrupted.
• Note that TDK Recording Media Europe S.A. shall not be held
liable for any loss or corruption of data recorded on CD-R
discs and other media arising through the use of this product.
Be sure to read the Safety Precautions contained in this manual
before trying to use for the first time, and always keep this manual
on hand for future reference.
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• Be sure to read this manual carefully before attempting to use the
product for the first time.
Read This First!
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• The contents of the manual are subject to change without notice.
• Due to the time required for printing on paper, contents of the
manual may be outdated by the version of software supplied to you.
Because of this, the software and the contents of the displays it
produces may be different from those described in this manual, or
some items described in this manual may no longer be available.
• The CD/DVD LABEL PRINTER application is an application
designed to run under Windows 98, 98SE, Me, 2000
Professional, or XP.
• The application may not be able to run correctly on certain
system hardware and software configurations.
• See page 17 for information about minimum computer system
requirements.
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Safety Precautions
Thank you for purchasing this quality TDK product. Before using it, be
sure to read the following Safety Precautions. Keep the manual in a
convenient location for future reference when necessary.
Warning
This symbol indicates information that, if ignored or applied
incorrectly, creates the possibility of death or serious personal
injury.
Caution
This symbol indicates information that, if ignored or applied
incorrectly, creates the possibility of personal injury or material
damage.
Examples of graphic markings
indicates something you should not do. The symbol shown
here indicates you should not try to take the unit apar t.
indicates something you should do. The symbol shown here
indicates you should unplug the unit from the wall outlet.
Warning
Smoke, abnormal odor, overheating, and other
abnormalities
Continued use of the product while it is emitting smoke or
strange odor, or overheating creates the risk of fire and
electric shock. Immediately perform the following steps
whenever any of the above symptoms are present.
1. Disconnect the USB cable.
2. Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet.
3. Contact your original retailer.
Power cord, AC adaptor, USB cable
Misuse of the power cord, AC adaptor, or USB cable creates
the risk of fire and electric shock.
Make sure you follow the precautions listed below.
• Use only items that come bundled with the product.
• Use only a power source whose output matches the rating
marked on the plate on the back of the product.
• Never plug the power cord into a wall outlet that is shared
by other devices, or into a shared extension cord.
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Warning
Warning
Power cord, AC adaptor, USB cable
Misuse of the power cord, AC adaptor, or USB cable can
damage it and create the risk of fire and electric shock.
Make sure you follow the precautions listed below.
• Never place heavy objects on these items or subject them
to direct heat.
• Never modify these items or subject them to bending.
• Do not subject these items to twisting or pulling.
• Should the power cord, AC adaptor, or USB cable or its
plug ever become damaged, contact your original retailer.
Power cord, AC adaptor, USB cable
Never touch the power cord, AC adaptor, or USB cable or
its plugs while your hands are wet.
Doing so creates the risk of electric shock.
Dropping and rough treatment
Continued use of the product after it has been damaged due
to dropping or other rough treatment creates the risk of fire
and electric shock. Immediately perform the following steps
if the product should ever become damaged.
1. Disconnect the USB cable.
2. Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet.
3. Contact your original retailer.
Do not disassemble or modify the product.
Never try to take the product apar t or modify it in any way.
Doing so creates the risk of electric shock, burn injury, or
other personal injury.
Leave all internal inspection, maintenance, and repair up to
your original retailer.
Water and foreign objects
Water, liquids, or foreign objects (especially metal) getting
inside the product creates the risk of fire and electric shock.
Immediately perform the following steps if liquid or a foreign
object should ever get inside the product.
1. Disconnect the USB cable.
2. Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet.
3. Contact your original retailer.
Do not incinerate.
Never dispose of the product by incineration. Doing so creates
the risk of fire and personal injury due to explosion.
Plastic bag precaution
Never place the plastic bags in which the product comes
packed over your head. Doing so creates the risk of
suffocation.
Particular care is required in households where young
children are present.
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Caution
Caution
Power cord, AC adaptor, USB cable
Misuse of the power cord, AC adaptor, or USB cable can
damage it and create the risk of fire and electric shock.
Make sure you follow the precautions listed below.
• Never locate these items near a stove or other source of
intense heat.
• When unplugging the power cord and USB cable, be sure
to grasp the plug. Never pull on the cord or cable.
• Plug in the power cord into the wall outlet as far as it will
go.
• Plug in the USB cable into the computer and the printer
as far as it will go.
• Before leaving the product unattended for long periods
(such as when you go on a trip), unplug the power cord
and USB cable.
• At least once a year, clean away any dust built up in the
area around the prongs of the power cord’s plug.
Keep heavy objects off.
Never place a heavy object on top of the product. Doing so
can cause the object to lose balance and fall, creating the
risk of personal injury.
Location
Avoid the locations listed below for the product. Such
locations create the risk of fire and electric shock.
• Areas subject to high humidity and large amounts of dust
• Food preparation areas or other location subjected to oil
steam
• Near heaters, on a heated carpet, in direct sunlight, in a
closed vehicle parked in the sun, and other areas
subjected to high heat.
Avoid unstable surfaces.
Never place the product on an unstable table, desk, etc.
Doing so can cause the product to fall, creating the risk of
personal injury.
Connection precaution
Connect only items that come bundled with the product to
its connectors. Connecting a non-bundled item creates the
risk of fire and electric shock.
High temperature precaution
Never touch the print head or other metal objects near the
head. These items become very hot, and touching them
creates the risk of burn injury.
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Operating Precautions
Observe the following precautions to ensure that the printer provides
you with the years of trouble-free operation for which it is designed.
• Avoid use in areas subjected to direct sunlight, high humidity, and
temperature extremes.
Operating Temperature Range: 10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F)
• Never allow paper clips, pins, or other similar objects to get inside the
printer mechanism.
• Never place objects on top of the printer.
• Never try to take the printer apart. Doing so can lead to malfunction.
• Never drop the product, tip it over, or subject it to strong impact.
• Never touch the print head.
• Never use excessive force when pulling the disc tray. The disc tray will
not open unless the power cord, AC adaptor, and USB cable are
connected to the printer.
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Contents
Safety Precautions ........................................................ 2
Operating Precautions ................................................... 5
Unpacking the Printer .................................................... 8
About the Bundled CD-ROM and CD-R ............................. 8
Using this Manual .......................................................... 9
Button Operations .......................................................... 9
How to use this Manual ............................................... 11
LPCW-50 Printer Features ........................................... 12
General Guide .............................................................. 16
Using the CD/DVD LABEL PRINTER Application ............. 17
Your Computer and Minimum System Requirements ........ 17
Installing the CD/DVD LABEL PRINTER Application ........ 18
To install the application ................................................ 18
To uninstall the application ............................................ 20
Connecting to a Power Source and a PC ....................... 21
To connect to a power source and a PC ......................... 21
To disconnect from a power source and a PC ................. 22
Loading and Removing the Ink Ribbon Cassette ............. 23
To load the Ink ribbon cassette into the printer ............... 23
To replace the ink ribbon cassette ................................. 26
Label Making Overview
Label Creation Basics .................................................. 27
To create a label .......................................................... 27
To print a label ............................................................. 31
To save label data ......................................................... 32
To quit the CD/DVD LABEL PRINTER application ............. 32
Label Making with Preset Templates
Automated Label Layout ............................................... 33
Using the Assistant Feature ......................................... 35
Using the Assistant screen ........................................... 35
Using the Main Window ............................................... 36
Importing Text Data ..................................................... 38
Importing CD-Text Data for a Music Label ....................... 38
Importing Media Player Data for a Music Label ............... 39
Importing Easy CD Creator Data for a Music Label .......... 41
Importing File and Folder Name
for a Data Label or Digital Image Label ....................... 42
Useful Text Input Functions .......................................... 43
Saving Label Data ........................................................ 44
Opening a Label Data File ............................................. 45
Creating a Data Index File ............................................ 46
Configuring Layout Settings .......................................... 47
To configure layout settings ........................................... 47
Configuring Text Layout Settings .................................... 48
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Configuring Font Settings ............................................. 50
Inserting an Image into a Label ..................................... 52
To input an image from a file ......................................... 52
Capturing a PC Screen Image ........................................ 52
Controlling the Aspect Ratio of an Image ........................ 54
About color images... ................................................... 55
Original Label Making
Creating an Original Label Layout .................................. 57
Free Text Label Template Main Window .......................... 58
Free Design Label Template Main Window ...................... 58
Free Design and Free Text Template Main Windows ........ 59
Toolbars ...................................................................... 59
Configuring Font Settings
(Free Text Template, Free Design Templete) ................ 61
Inserting a Label Background Image
(Free Text Layout) ...................................................... 62
Fields (Free Design Templete) ....................................... 63
Field Types ................................................................... 63
Common Text Field and Image Field Operations ............... 63
Inputting Text into a Text Field (Free Design Templete) ... 64
To input text manually ................................................... 64
To input text imported from a file ................................... 64
To configure font settings for the text in a field ............... 65
To delete a text field ..................................................... 65
Inserting an Image into a Label
(Free Design Templete)............................................... 65
To insert an image into a label ....................................... 65
To delete an image field ................................................ 65
Resizing a Field (Free Design Template) ......................... 66
Aligning and Resizing Fields (Free Design Template) ....... 67
To align fields ............................................................... 68
Configuring Field Properties (Free Design Template) ....... 69
To reposition and resize a field ...................................... 69
Useful Text Input Functions
(Free Text Template, Free Design Template)................. 70
Printing and Other Operations
Printing a Label ........................................................... 72
To print a label ............................................................. 72
Configuring Advanced Settings ..................................... 76
To configure advanced print settings .............................. 76
Registering and Deleting a Phrase Memory Entr y ............ 76
To configure advanced layout settings ............................ 77
Using Help ................................................................... 78
To use Help .................................................................. 78
Caring for the Printer .................................................. 79
Phrase Library List ...................................................... 80
Troubleshooting ........................................................... 80
Error Messages ........................................................... 82
Specifications .............................................................. 83
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Unpacking the Printer
Make sure that all of the items shown below are present as you unpack
the printer. If anything is missing, contact your original retailer.
TDK LPCW-50
CD/DVD LABEL
PRINTER
Power cord*
TDK ink ribbon
cassette (black)
TR-18BK-T
AC adaptor
AD-2105S
Positioning guide
CD/DVD LABEL PRINTER
Application
CD-ROM
USB cable
(1.8 meters)
(5.9 feet)
TDK CD-R 80
About the Bundled CD-ROM and CD-R
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 outwar ds
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 sur faces.
• Use of a disc that is cracked or deformed, or a disc that has adhesive
on it is dangerous. Never use such a disc.
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.
* The shape of the power cord that comes with the LPCW-50 printer
depends on the geographic area where you purchase it.
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Using this Manual
This User’s Guide explains operation of the LPCW-50 printer and the
CD/DVD LABEL PRINTER application, which is designed to run under
Windows® 98, 98SE, Me, 2000 Professional, or XP (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 CD/DVD LABEL PRINTER application has an Assistant feature
that guides you step-by-step through certain operations. (See page
35.)
Help
You can access information about procedures and precautions using the CD/DVD LABEL PRINTER application’s Help feature. (See
page 78.)
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.
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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
• Unpacking (page 8)
• Installing the Software (page 18)
• Connecting to Your PC (page 21)
• Removing the Packing
Materials/Loading the Ink
Ribbon Cassette (page 23)
Troubleshooting Guide
(page 80)
• Check this section whenever you run into
problems.
• Here you will find details about online
help and error messages.
Label Making Overview (page 27)
• 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 33)
• 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 57)
• 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 (page 72)
This section explains how to print a completed label.
• Simply place the CD-R onto the tray as instructed by the message that appears on the screen.
• This section also provides details about other settings.
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LPCW-50 Printer Features
Your LPCW-50 Printer lets you quickly and easily print labels on a CD-R, CD-RW, and other types of discs.
• Music Discs
Labels can include artist names and track titles (page 33).
You can also import track names from
Windows Media
Creator, or you can import CD-Text
from a CD (page 38).
• Screen shots shown in this manual
are based on Media Player for
Windows XP.
TM
Player, or Easy CD
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Important!
This printer and its software do 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 33 and 42).
• 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 33 and 42).
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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LPCW-50 Printer Features
• Print with TrueType
PC (page 50).
• Support for both text and images (page 52).
Note that images are printed in monochrome.
• A collection of preset templates lets
you produce great looking labels with
minimum effort.
®
fonts installed on your
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• A Free Text Template allows more control
over the appearance and layout of text (Free
Text → page 57).
• 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 57).
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General Guide
Front
Front cover
Open this cover to
load or remove the
ink ribbon cassette.
Indicator lamp
• Lights when the printer is connected
correctly to a PC.
• Flashes when printing is in progress.
Carriage
Print head
Disc positioning guides
Disc tray
These guides help to position the disc
correctly when you place it onto the
tray.
Eject button
Press to open the disc
tray.
Back
If the disc tray will not open due
to printer malfunction, you can
open it manually by inserting a
thin, pointed object (at least 20
mm long, and less than 1.5 mm
thick) into this hole.
Use this hole to manually open
the disc tray only when absolutely necessary. Do not use it
normally to open the tray.
* Do not use an object with an
easily breakable tip. Doing so
creates the risk of
malfunction.
Do this first!
The front parts of the printer are secured with tape to protect them during shipment. Make sure you remove
the tape before using the printer for
the first time.
AC adaptor terminal
Connect the bundled AC
adaptor here.
USB port
Connect the bundled USB cable here when connecting to
your PC.
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Using the CD/DVD LABEL PRINTER Application
This section describes the computer system required to run the CD/
DVD LABEL PRINTER application.
Your Computer and Minimum System Requirements
PC
The following shows an example of a computer that meets the minimum
requirements to run the application. Check to make sure that your computer has a similar configuration.
Hard disk
Color display
Capable of displaying
at least 256 colors.
Keyboard
Computer
With a display adaptor that supports at
least 256 colors.
CD drive
Mouse
Minimum System Requirements
OS: Microsoft® Windows® 98, 98SE, Me, 2000 Professional, or XP
PC: IBM PC/AT or compatible with the following specifications.
• Windows 98, 98SE, Me, 2000 Professional, or XP pre-installed
• Pentium®II 266MHz or higher CPU or CPU recommended for running
the OS you are using.
• USB port
Memory: 64MB minimum (128MB minimum recommended)
Hard disk: At least 40MB available for installation of this application, at
least 60MB available for running the application.
Display: Color display (256 colors minimum, High-Color recommended),
compatible with Windows 98, 98SE, Me, 2000 Professional,
or XP, and capable of being connected to your computer.
Resolution: 800 × 600 or higher
Pointing device: Mouse or other equivalent device compatible with Win-
dows 98, 98SE, Me, 2000 Professional, or XP
Keyboard
CD drive
• The application may not run correctly on certain system hardware and
software configurations.
• Operation under Windows 3.1, 95, and NT®, on a Macintosh®, and
under Mac® OS is not supported.
• Operation of this application is not guaranteed on a computer upgraded
to Windows 98, 98SE, Me, 2000 Professional, or XP from another
OS.
USB port
The locations of the various ports may be different on your computer.
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Installing the CD/DVD LABEL PRINTER Application
This section describes the steps you need to perform to install the CD/
DVD LABEL PRINTER application.
Note
Depending on how your PC is configured, the above screen may not
appear automatically. If this screen does not appear on your computer, click the Windows Start button and then select Run. On the
dialog box that appears, type in E:\Setup\Setup.exe and then click
OK.
Important!
• Be sure to install the CD/DVD LABEL PRINTER application before you
connect the printer to your PC. (See page 21.) Connecting before you
install the application can result in improper operation.
• Make sure you quit all other applications running on your PC before
starting installation. Installing while other applications are running can
result in incorrect installation.
• The examples in this manual show installation from a CD drive named
drive E:.
To install the application
1.
Start up Windows, and place the CD/DVD LABEL PRINTER Application CD-ROM into your computer’s CD drive.
• The installer should start up automatically, and display the screen
shown below.
2.
Select the language of the version you want to install, and then click
OK.
3.
Click Next.
This causes the Preceding License Agreement to appear.
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Important!
Be sure to read all of the terms and conditions of the Preceding
License Agreement.
4.
If you agree to be bound by the agreement, click Ye s .
This causes the Software End User License Agreement to appear.
Important!
Be sure to read all of the terms and conditions of the Software End
User License agreement.
5.
If you agree to be bound by the agreement, click Ye s .
6.
Check the installation location, and then click Next.
• This starts installation.
• A screen appears to let you know when the installation is complete.
Note
The InstallShield Wizard Complete screen may not appear in some
cases. If you can see the CD DVD LABEL PRINTER icon on your
computer’s desktop, it means that the application is installed properly.
If you want to change the installation location, click Browse.
7.
Click Finish.
A CD DVD LABEL PRINTER shortcut icon should be on your W indows desktop.
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To uninstall the application
1.
Click the Windows Start button, and then click Control Panel.
2.
Click the Add or Remove Programs icon.
This causes the Add or Remove Programs dialog box to appear.
3.
In the list of installed software, click CD/DVD LABEL PRINTER to
select it.
List of installed software
4.
Click the Change/Remove button.
5.
Click Yes.
This deletes the CD/DVD LABEL PRINTER application.
Note
Some files may cause a separate confirmation dialog box to appear
before they can be deleted. If you are unsure about where you should
keep a file, select No.
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Connecting to a Power Source and a PC
Use the power cord and AC adaptor that come bundled with the printer
to connect to a power source. Use the bundled USB cable to connect to
a PC.
3.
Connect the AC adaptor to the printer’s AC adaptor terminal 1, and
then plug the power cord into a household power outlet 2 .
2
Important!
Perform the following procedures only after you have installed the CD/
DVD LABEL PRINTER application on your computer (See page 18) .
To connect to a power source and a PC
1.
Connect the power cord to the AC adaptor.
2.
Connect the USB cable to the USB port of the PC.
Important!
Be sure you connect directly to the USB port of the PC. Connecting
through a hub or chaining through another USB device may cause
misoperation.
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Important!
• Make sure you use a standard household power outlet rated for
the voltage specified on the rating plate on the back of the printer.
• Use only the power cord and AC adaptor that come with the printer.
4.
Connect the USB cable to the USB port of the printer.
The side with the arrow should be pointing down.
• The first time you connect the USB cable, you have to remove the
tape covering the printer’s USB port.
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Important!
• Do not operate the printer while it is standing up on its side. Also,
you should not store the printer standing on its side when you are
not using it.
• Note that you cannot load or remove a disc unless both the AC
adaptor and USB cable are connected to the printer.
Connecting for the First Time
• A USB driver installation Wizard starts up automatically the first
time you connect the printer to your computer after installing the
CD/DVD LABEL PRINTER application. Follow the instructions that
appear on the display to install the USB driver.
• If you are running Windows XP, the message shown below will
appear during USB driver installation. When it does, click Continue
Anyway to proceed with the installation.
To disconnect from a power source and a PC
1.
Unplug the USB cable from the PC and printer.
2.
Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet, and then unplug the AC
adaptor from the printer.
1
1
2
Important!
Never disconnect the AC adaptor, power cord, or USB cable while a
print operation is in progress. Doing so creates the risk of malfunction.
2
• If you are running Windows 2000, the warning message “Digital
Signature Not Found” may appear during USB driver installation.
When it does, click Ye s to proceed with the installation.
• The above messages do not appear on a system running Windows
98, 98SE, or ME.
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Loading and Removing the Ink Ribbon Cassette
You must load an ink ribbon cassette into the printer in order to print.
Important!
• Note that you will not be able to open the disc tray and load the ink
ribbon cassette unless the power cord/AC adaptor and USB cable are
both connected to the printer. See “Connecting to a Power Source and
a PC” on page 21 for more information.
• The carriage is secured in place by packing material to protect it against
damage. Before using the printer for the first time, use the procedure
on page 24 of this manual to remove the packing material.
• When the ink ribbon cassette requires replacement, purchase a TR-
18 ink ribbon cassette.
Rotate in the direction
of the arrows.
Important!
Loading the ink ribbon cassette while the ribbon is slack can lead to
malfunction.
3.
Press the Eject button on the front of the printer.
To load the Ink ribbon cassette into the printer
1.
Remove the stopper from the ink ribbon cassette.
Stopper
2.
Insert a pen or other similar object into the ink ribbon cassette’s hub,
and rotate the hub to take up any slack.
• To rotate the hub, it is best to use an object whose surface is not
too smooth.
• If the ribbon is very slack, you may need to rotate the hub a number
of times.
Eject button
This causes the disc tray to come out part way.
Important!
Make sure there is nothing in front of the printer to interfere with
movement of the disc tray.
Note
You can also open the disc tray by clicking the button (page 37)
on the CD/DVD LABEL PRINTER application screen.
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4.
Gently pull out the disc tray as shown below.
Disc tray
Important!
• Never use excessive force when pulling the tray.
• Do not press down on the tray with excessive force. Doing so can
damage the tray.
• If you accidentally pull the disc tray out so far that it detaches from
the printer unit, carefully replace the end of the tray onto the rail.
5.
Open the front cover.
Ribbon winder shaft
Front Cover
Before using the printer for the first time...
When you purchase the printer, the carrier is secured in place by
packing materials at the locations shown in the illustration below.
Important!
Be sure to perform the procedures from page 18 through page 24
of this manual before removing the packing material.
Carefully pull out the packing materials in the direction
indicated by the arrows.
Important!
Never perform any of the following actions while the carriage packing material is in place. Doing so creates the risk of printer malfunction.
• Continually pressing the Eject button on the front of the printer.
• Continually clicking the button on the CD/DVD LABEL PRINTER
application main window.
• Print operation.
Important!
Do not apply excessive force to the ribbon winder shaft. Doing so can
cause the shaft to bend.
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6.
Position the ink ribbon cassette so the ink ribbon passes under the
print head.
Print head
8.
Close the front cover.
Ink ribbon
Notes
• Check to make sure that there is no slack in the ink ribbon.
• If the ribbon is slack, perform step 2 of this procedure to tighten it
up.
7.
Gently press the Ink ribbon cassette against the carriage until you
hear it click securely into place.
Carriage
Important!
Always make sure you close the front cover before closing the disc
tray.
9.
Close the disc tray.
Press the disc tray with your hand until it clicks.
Important!
If you press the Eject button while the disc tray is open, the printer
will perform an internal process and emit a noise. This does not indicate malfunction.
Note
The color of the disc you are printing on can cause printing to become a different color than that expected from the ink ribbon you are
using.
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