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Organization of this manual
The following instruction guides are included with this product.
PP-100N Setup Guide Briefly describes how to set up this product with illustrations. See the
PP-100N Administrator’s Guide for more information.
PP-100N User’s Guide (PDF) Presents detailed information users need to know such as how to install
the software, the product functions and operations, as well as
maintenance information.
PP-100N Administrator’s
Guide (PDF)
Presents detailed information necessary for setting up, operating, and
managing this product. It also describes how to troubleshoot various
problems. It is included on the Discproducer Utility & Documents Disc.
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Table of Contents
Trademarks.................................................................. 2
Marks used in this guide...........................................2
Screens appearing in this guide ...............................2
Organization of this manual..................................... 3
■ Table of Contents ...............................................4
Before Using This Product.........6
■ For safe use .........................................................6
Cautions for the power source .................................8
Cautions for using......................................................9
WARNING ................................................................ 11
FCC compliance statement for American users .. 11
For Canadian users .................................................. 11
For California customers only ................................ 11
Indication required for directive 2011/65/EU
(RoHS)........................................................................ 11
■ Cautions for CD/DVD discs..........................12
■ Uses of this product.........................................12
■ Incidental loss arising from the use of this
product..............................................................12
■ Restriction of Use.............................................12
■ Open source software license ........................12
Part Names and Functions.....13
■ Checking the status of this product using the
indicator light display.....................................16
■ Basic operations ...............................................17
Turning on the power .............................................. 17
Turning off the power.............................................. 18
Unlocking the disc cover .........................................19
Opening the disc cover............................................ 20
Closing the disc cover.............................................. 20
Handling stackers.....................................................21
■ Registering the product..................................32
■ Checking and changing user information...35
Checking user information .....................................35
Changing user information.....................................36
Changing password .................................................37
■ Setting for Notification of Job Completion..38
■ Uninstalling the software...............................40
Using Applications..................42
■ EPSON Total Disc Maker ...............................42
What is EPSON Total Disc Maker? ........................42
Starting EPSON Total Disc Maker .........................42
Screen configuration of EPSON Total Disc Maker ..
.....................................................................................43
Displaying EPSON Total Disc Maker Help ..........44
■ EPSON Total Disc Setup.................................45
What is EPSON Total Disc Setup?..........................45
Starting EPSON Total Disc Setup...........................45
Screen configuration of EPSON Total Disc Setup....
.....................................................................................46
Displaying Help of EPSON Total Disc Setup.......49
■ EPSON Total Disc Monitor ............................50
What is EPSON Total Disc Monitor? .....................50
Starting EPSON Total Disc Monitor ......................50
Screen configuration of EPSON Total Disc Monitor
.....................................................................................51
Displaying Help of EPSON Total Disc Monitor...53
■ EPSON Total Disc Net Administrator ..........54
What is EPSON Total Disc Net Administrator?...54
Logging in to EPSON Total Disc Net Administrator
.....................................................................................54
Logging out from EPSON Total Disc Net
Administrator............................................................55
Screen configuration of EPSON Total Disc Net
Administrator............................................................55
Displaying Help of EPSON Total Disc Net
Administrator............................................................59
Preparation..............................24
■ Installing the software ....................................24
Before installation.....................................................24
Installation.................................................................26
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How to Use the Printer Driver..60
■ Displaying the printer driver screen ............60
Displaying from EPSON Total Disc Maker ..........60
Displaying from EPSON Total Disc Setup............61
Displaying from the [Start] menu ..........................62
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■ Setting up the printer driver.......................... 63
[Main] screen.............................................................63
[Utility] screen .......................................................... 65
■ Printer Driver Basics....................................... 66
■ Displaying the printer driver Help .............. 69
Publishing Discs.......................70
■ Types of Publish Mode ................................... 70
Standard Mode .........................................................70
External Output Mode............................................. 71
Batch Mode ............................................................... 72
■ Compatible disc types .................................... 73
Printable disc types .................................................. 73
Writable disc types...................................................74
■ Handling discs.................................................75
Notes on usage .........................................................75
Notes on storage.......................................................76
■ Printable area................................................... 77
Changing the print area .......................................... 78
■ Loading discs...................................................83
■ Flow for publishing discs...............................85
Registering write data ............................................. 85
Creating labels .......................................................... 89
Publishing discs......................................................101
■ Taking out discs.............................................104
■ Performing job operations ...........................106
Checking job information ..................................... 106
Checking the job processing status...................... 107
Pausing jobs ............................................................ 108
Resuming jobs......................................................... 109
Canceling jobs......................................................... 110
Priority Publishing ................................................. 111
■ Convenient features...................................... 112
Creating label templates........................................ 112
Creating copies directly from discs ..................... 113
Creating copies from disc image files ................. 115
Creating same discs as published discs .............. 117
Adjusting print colors............................................ 121
Maintenance.........................123
■ Changing the ink cartridge.......................... 125
Checking the ink levels..........................................125
Replacing the ink cartridges .................................126
■ Checking the print head nozzles ................ 129
How to perform a nozzle check ...........................129
Checking the nozzle check results .......................131
■ Cleaning the print head ............................... 132
How to clean the print head .................................133
■ Print head alignment.................................... 135
■ Correcting the printing position................. 137
■ Cleaning your product................................. 140
Cleaning the exterior..............................................140
Cleaning the interior ..............................................140
Cleaning the air vents ............................................141
■ Replacing the ink pad .................................. 143
How to check when it is time to replace the ink pad
...................................................................................143
■ Precautions for Transporting Your Product
......................................................................... 144
Troubleshooting.................... 146
■ Error messages and remedies ..................... 146
■ Problems and their remedies ...................... 151
Power/control panel problems ............................151
Disc writing problems ...........................................153
Label printing problems ........................................154
Password problems................................................156
Other problems.......................................................156
■ Checking with EPSON Total Disc Monitor .....
......................................................................... 158
■ When discs cannot be published ................ 160
Appendix.............................. 163
■ Product specifications .................................. 163
Basic specifications .................................................163
■ Ink and Disc................................................... 168
Ink cartridges ..........................................................168
Discs .........................................................................168
■ Checking maintenance information........... 123
Checking device information ...............................123
Downloading operation log.................................. 124
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Before Using This Product
For safe use
• To use this product safely, be sure to read this guide as well as the other instruction guides included with this
product before using it.
• Keep this guide at hand so that you can resolve any questions you have about this product.
To prevent harm to customers and other people or damage to property, this guide contains the following symbols and
warning displays for operations and use that may be dangerous. Please read the guide after thoroughly
understanding this information.
If this display is ignored and the product is mishandled, it may result in death or serious
WARNING
CAUTION
injury.
If this display is ignored and the product is mishandled, it may result in bodily harm or
physical damage.
Indicates action that should not
be performed (prohibited).
Indicates that disassembly is
prohibited.
Indicates that touching the
product with wet hands is
prohibited.
Install this product in the following type of place.
Place that is flat and stable
Flat
Indicates that the product must
not come in contact with water.
Indicates that the plug should be
disconnected from the outlet.
Place with the following temperature and
humidity range
• When using this product in a place where static electricity is easily generated, use an
antistatic mat or other product to prevent static electricity.
• Do not install on a surface that is smaller than the base of the product.
If the rubber bases on the bottom of the product extend beyond this surface, it places stress
on the internal mechanisms, which negatively affects disc writing, printing and transporting.
Be sure to install on a flat surface that is wider than the product so that all of the feet on the
base of the product rest firmly on it.
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WARNING
CAUTION
Before Using This Product
• Do not use flammable gas sprays inside or around this product. There is a
risk that gas will build up and a spark may cause a fire.
• Do not install in a place where volatile substances, such as alcohol or paint
thinner, are present or in a place where there is fire.
This may result in electric shock or fire.
Place the product on a flat, stable surface that extends beyond the base of the
product in all directions. If you place the product by the wall, leave more than
10 cm between the back of the product and the wall. The product will not
operate properly if it is tilted at an angle.
Do not install or store in an unstable place (such as on a wobbly or tilted
surface), in reach of children, or in a place subject to vibration from other
machines.
There is a risk that it could drop or fall over, resulting in injury.
Do not install in places where there is excessive moisture or dust, risk of getting
wet, direct sunlight, severe changes in temperature and humidity, or close to
heating and cooling devices.
There is a risk of electric shock, fire, and malfunction or failure of this product.
Do not block the air vents on this product.
Blocking the air vents may result in internal heat build-up and fire.
Do not install in the following types of places.
• Tight spaces where ventilation is poor, such as in a closet or on a bookshelf
• On a rug or bed
If you place the product by the wall, leave more than 10 cm between the
back of the product and the wall. It is also necessary to leave enough space
in front of the product to open and close the disc cover.
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Cautions for the power source
Do not connect or disconnect the power plug with wet hands.
This may result in electric shock.
WARNING
Use only the type of power source indicated on the product’s label.
Also, do not plug the power cord into an outlet with many other cords
connected to it.
Using an out-of-spec power source may result in electric shock or fire.
Do not use a damaged power cord.
This may result in electric shock or fire.
If the power cord is damaged, consult your dealer for repairs.
Observe the following when handling the power cord.
• Do not modify the power cord
• Do not place heavy objects on the power cord
• Do not bend, twist or pull the power cord by force
• Do not wire heating appliances nearby
Be careful when handling the power plug.
Mishandling may result in fire.
• Do not leave plugged into a power source having foreign matter such as
dust
• Firmly insert the prongs of the power plug all the way
CAUTION
When you disconnect the power plug from the outlet, be sure to turn off the
power and hold the plug as you pull.
If you stretch the power cord, it may become damaged, which could result in
electric shock or fire.
Be sure your AC power cord meets the relevant local safety standard. Also, do
not use the power cord included with this product with any other devices.
This may result in electric shock or fire.
For safety reasons, be sure to ground the power cord.
The power code included with the product is a 3-pin cable with a power
system grounding (PE) terminal, so connect it to an outlet with a grounding
electrode and ground it securely.
Regularly disconnect the power plug from the outlet and clean the base of the
prongs and between the prongs.
If you leave the power plug connected to an outlet for a long time, the base
of the power plug prongs may become dusty, which may result in short circuit
and fire.
For safety, be sure to disconnect the power plug from the outlet when you will
not be using the product for a long time.
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Cautions for using
Do not continue to use under abnormal conditions such as smoke, unusual
odors or sounds.
WARNING
This may result in electric shock or fire.
Immediately turn off the power, disconnect the power plug from the outlet,
and contact your dealer or the Epson Repair Center about repairs. Servicing
the product yourself is dangerous, so never attempt it.
Do not insert or drop metal or flammable objects into the air vents or other
openings.
This may result in electric shock or fire.
If a foreign object, water or other liquid enters the product, do not continue to
use it.
This may result in electric shock or fire.
Immediately turn off the power, disconnect the power plug from the outlet,
and contact your dealer or the Epson Repair Center about repairs.
Before Using This Product
Do not attempt to service the product yourself
This may result in injury, electric shock, fire or malfunction.
Do not leave containers of water or other liquid on this product.
If water spills on or into the product, this may result in electric shock, fire, or
malfunction.
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CAUTION
Do not step or place heavy objects on top of the product.
Be especially careful in households with small children. There is a risk that it
could fall over or break, resulting in injury.
Do not use the various cables (cords) to connect the product in a way other
than that specified in the instruction guide.
Faulty wiring may result in fire.
Do not connect a telephone line to the Ethernet interface connector.
This may result in damage to the telephone line or this product.
When connecting this product to a computer (or other devices) using a cable,
be careful to orient the connector the right way.
The connectors on the cables have a specific orientation. If you connect
incorrectly oriented connectors to both this product and the computer (or
other devices), this may result in the malfunction of both connected devices.
When storing or transporting this product, do not tilt it, stand it on end, or turn it
upside down.
When transporting the product, be sure to package it in the original box to
protect it from any impact.
For safety reasons, if you move this product, first check that the power is off, the
power plug is disconnected from the outlet, and all of the wires are
disconnected.
When replacing the ink cartridges, be careful that the ink does not contact
your eyes or skin.
Be especially careful because once an ink cartridge is used, there may be
some ink around the ink supply port. If ink gets into your eyes, immediately flush
them with water, and if it gets onto your skin, immediately wash the area with
soap and water. Leaving the ink as is may result in bloodshot eyes or mild
inflammation. In the rare event that there is a problem, immediately consult
with a physician.
Do not disassemble the ink cartridges to replenish or refill the ink.
Do not shake the ink cartridge too hard.
The ink cartridge may leak if you shake it around too much.
Store ink cartridges out of the reach of children. Also, do not ingest the ink.
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Before Using This Product
WARNING
The connection of a non-shielded interface cable to this product will invalidate the EMC standards of this device. You
are cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by Seiko Epson Corporation could void your
authority to operate the equipment.
This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user
may be required to take adequate measures.
FCC compliance statement for American users
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15
of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the
equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance
with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case the user will be
required to correct the interference at his own expense.
For Canadian users
This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
For California customers only
The lithium batteries in this product contain Perchlorate Material - special handling may apply.
See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.
Indication required for directive 2011/65/EU (RoHS)
Manufacturer: SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION
Address: 3-5, Owa 3-chome, Suwa-shi,
Nagano-ken 392-8502 Japan
Telephone: 81-266-52-3131
Fax: 81-266-52-8409
Importer: EPSON EUROPE B.V.
Address: Azië building, Atlas ArenA,
Hoogoorddreef 5,
1101 BA Amsterdam Zuidoost
The Netherlands
Telephone: 31-20-314-5000
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Cautions for CD/DVD discs
Before using this product, run an operation check to make sure it is functioning normally. Also, back up the data on
CD/DVD discs onto separate media as necessary. Data may be damaged or lost at the following times:
• When there is static electricity or electrical noise
• During improper use
• During a malfunction or repair
• When there is damage due to a natural disaster
Even if the product is still under warranty, Epson accepts no responsibility for data that is lost or damaged due to
causes not limited to those listed above.
Uses of this product
This product is for business use and not for household use.
Incidental loss arising from the use of this product
Should you not obtain the results you expect from this product, including the bundled software, we cannot provide
compensation for incidental loss arising from that fact, such as expenses required for the use of this product and lost
earnings that would have been gained through the use of this product.
Restriction of Use
When this product is used for applications requiring high reliability / safety, such as transportation devices related to
aviation, rail, marine, automotive, etc.; disaster prevention devices; various safety devices, etc.; or functional /
precision devices, etc., you should use this product only after giving consideration to including fail-safes and
redundancies into your design to maintain safety and total system reliability. Because this product was not intended
for use in applications requiring extremely high reliability / safety, such as aerospace equipment, main
communication equipment, nuclear power control equipment, or medical equipment related to direct medical care,
etc., please make your own judgment on this product’s suitability after a full evaluation.
Open source software license
This product uses open source software in addition to Epson proprietary software. For a list of the open source
software used in this product as well as license terms for this software, see Open Source Software License Agreement on
the Discproducer Utility & Documents Disc included with the product.
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Part Names and Functions
Front
1Control panel
Part Names and Functions
1
2
3
4
Back
Use to control this product (PP-100N). It also
shows the status of the product and menus.
See “Control panel” on page 15 in this guide for
details on the control panel.
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2 Ink cartridge cover
Open to insert and replace ink cartridges.
3 Disc cover lock
Use the disc cover key to lock and unlock the
disc cover (when the security lock switch is on).
4 Power button
Use to turn the product on and off.
5 Disc cover
Open when loading or taking out discs.
1 Ethernet interface connector
1
2
5
3
4
Plug the Ethernet cable into this connector.
2 AC inlet
Plug the power cord into this connector.
3 Rear printer cover
Open this cover only when a disc is stuck in the
printer tray.
4 Security slot
Allows you to attach a commercially available
antitheft wire.
5Air vents
Expel heat generated inside this product to
prevent the temperature from rising. Leave at
least 10 cm between the back of the product
and the wall for ventilation.
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Inside
8
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
1Drive 1
Writes data on the recording surface of the discs.
2Drive 2
Writes data on the recording surface of the discs.
3 Security lock switch
9
10
Turns the disc cover lock function on and off.
4 Printer
Prints on the label surface of the discs.
5Stacker 3
Use as the disc output stacker. Holds up to about 50 discs.
6Stacker 4
Use as a disc output stacker. Holds up to about 5 discs.
7 Lock lever
Locks and unlocks Stacker 4. Be sure to lock when attaching Stacker 3.
8Arm
Transports discs.
9Stacker 1
Use Stacker 1 as a disc input stacker. Holds up to about 50 discs.
10 Stacker 2
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Use Stacker 2 as a disc input or output stacker. Holds up to about 50 discs.
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Control panel
1
2
3
Part Names and Functions
8910
7
4
1Power LED
Flashes and turns on when the power is turned on.
2BUSY LED
Flashes when a job
3 ERROR LED
Flashes and turns on when an error occurs.
4LCD
Shows menus and messages.
5 EJECT button
Do not use in Standard Mode, External Output Mode, and Batch Mode.
6 button
Confirms the selection and runs processing.
7 ▲/▼ buttons
*
is being processed or a job is being received.
5 6
Moves to different menus.
8 CANCEL button
Cancels the selection.
9 buttons
10 MENU button
*
Job: Processing performed by this product, such as writing and printing data
/
Moves the digit when you change the IP address.
Displays the top menu.
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Checking the status of this product using the indicator light display
This section describes the status of the product using the indicator lights displayed on the control panel.
Indicator light
Power LED
BUSY BUSY LED
ERROR ERROR LED
Flashing/On
On The power is on.
When only the power LED is on, the product is on
standby for data.
Flashing Product is being initialized or is shutting down.
When it flashes together with the ERROR LED, there is a
problem on the unit.
Product is processing a job, is receiving a job, or is
Flashing
On The cover, disc transport system, stacker, drive, or
Flashing The unit is experiencing a problem.
backing up or restoring data.
When the BUSY LED is flashing quickly, a disc is being
ejected, so do not pull out Stacker 4. Discs may be
damaged.
printer is experiencing an error.
Status
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Basic operations
This section describes how to perform basic operations on the product.
Turning on the power
Press the Power button to turn on the power.
The power LED flashes, and then stays on.
Part Names and Functions
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Turning off the power
Press the Power button for 1 to 3 seconds.
The power LED flashes and then turns off, indicating that the power is off.
• If there are jobs being published or waiting to be published, the power is turned off
after finishing all of the jobs. If an administrator has made the setting for sending email
notifications, after the job processing is finished, a notification email is sent to each
administrator saying that power off processing has begun.
• The power cannot be turned off for about 15 minutes after the power is turned on. The
power turns off automatically 15 minutes after “Power off Please wait” appears on the
LCD.
Turning off the power by force
When you are not able to turn the power off or you need to turn the power off immediately when a problem occurs on
this product, press the Power button for at least 3 seconds. Power off processing starts immediately.
If there were jobs that were in publishing, the jobs are cancelled.
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Part Names and Functions
s
s
Unlocking the disc cover
If the security lock switch is set to on, the disc cover is locked automatically each time it is closed. To unlock the disc
cover lock, use the disc cover key or use the control panel.
Note
If the security lock switch is set to off, the disc cover lock always remains unlocked.
Unlocking the lock using the disc cover key
Insert the disc cover key into the disc cover lock, and turn it to the [UNLOCK] position.
Unlocking the lock using the control panel
Press the MENU button.
1
The disc cover unlock screen appears.
Top menu
Press the button.
2
When the disc cover lock is unlocked, “Disc cover can be opened” appears on the LCD.
Note
If the disc cover is not opened within 5 seconds after the lock is unlocked, the disc cover is
locked again.
Cover unlocked
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Opening the disc cover
If the disc cover is locked, unlock it.
1
See “Unlocking the disc cover” on page 19 in this guide for the procedure to unlock the lock.
Hold the handle, and open the disc cover in the direction indicated by the arrow in the
2
illustration below.
• Do not open the disc cover while a job is being processed (while the BUSY LED flashes).
This could adversely affect the writing or printing quality.
• If you open the disc cover while a job is being processed, an alarm beep sounds and
the status of the current job becomes Standby. If you close the disc cover, job
processing resumes automatically.
• If a job is being processed, first pause the job and then open the disc cover. See
“Pausing jobs” on page 108 in this guide for the procedure to pause a job.
• To ensure safety during arm operation, never insert your hands.
• Do not operate any stackers while the arm is moving. This could damage the arm.
Closing the disc cover
Hold the handle, and close the disc cover in the direction indicated by the arrow in the
illustration below.
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Part Names and Functions
Handling stackers
Load the discs into the stacker. See “Loading discs” on page 83 in this guide. Or take out the published discs from the
stacker. (See “Taking out discs” on page 104 in this guide.) Handle the stacker as shown below.
Stacker 1/Stacker 2
Stacker 1 and Stacker 2 are the same. Handle them in the same way.
Stacker 1
Stacker 2
Remove
Gently lift and pull towards you to take out.
Attach
Line up the indentations and attach.
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Stacker 3
Remove
Hold the handle, lift it up, and then pull towards you to take out.
Attach
• When you insert Stacker 3, first check that there are no discs in Stacker 4, and then
attach it.
• When you use Stacker 3, set the lock to [LOCK], and do not pull out Stacker 4.
Hold the handle, line up the indentations, and attach.
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Stacker 4
• Do not apply strong force to Stacker 4 when handling it.
• When the BUSY LED is flashing quickly, a disc is being ejected, so do not pull out Stacker
4. Discs may be damaged.
• Set the lock lever to [UNLOCK] when using Stacker 4.
Pull out
Hold the Stacker 4 grip and pull out the stacker.
Part Names and Functions
Push in
Hold the Stacker 4 grip and push the stacker in.
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Preparation
Installing the software
This section describes the installation procedure of the software required for using this product (PP-100N). After
setup of this product (see the PP-100N Administrator’s Guide) is completed, use the procedure below to install the
software onto the user’s client computer.
Before installation
This installation procedure installs the following software. (It is also possible to install the printer driver only.)
• Printer driver
• EPSON Total Disc Setup
This software is used to register this product.
• EPSON Total Disc Monitor
This software is used to verify the product status from the client computer.
• EPSON Total Disc Maker
This software is used to edit the write data and the print data for the label surface and to publish using this
product.
• Important Note
You may use the Software to operate the EPSON products. You may use the EPSON
products to copy materials on to media, including but not limited to CDs and DVDs.
You agree to respect the rights of copyright owners. EPSON shall have no liability for,
and you shall hold EPSON harmless from, any copyright infringement by you or your
employees, representatives or agents.
• Be sure to install the software by following the procedure in this guide.
• When installing the software, log on as a user with administrator privileges (belonging to
the administrator group). The software cannot be installed if you log on with user
privileges.
• When EPSON Total Disc Maker is installed, several Windows components may be
installed. Some of the installed components may not be uninstalled (deleted) when
EPSON Total Disc Maker is uninstalled.
• If the system and user language settings are different, the installation procedure may
not be performed properly. Install in an environment where the system and user
languages are the same.
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Software operating requirements
The minimum hardware and software requirements for using the supplied software are shown below.
• Windows XP (32bit, SP3 or later)
∗ Home Edition/Professional
• Windows Vista (32bit/64bit, SP2 or later)
∗ Home Basic/Home Premium/Business/Enterprise/Ultimate
• Windows 7 (32bit/64bit, SP1 or later)
∗ Home Premium/Professional/Enterprise/Ultimate
OS (Operating system)
• Windows Server 2003 (32bit, SP2 or later)
∗ Standard/Enterprise
• Windows Server 2003 R2 (32bit, SP2 or later)
∗ Standard/Enterprise
• Windows Server 2008 (32bit/64bit, SP2 or later)
∗ Standard/Enterprise
• Windows Server 2008 R2 (64bit, SP1 or later)
∗ Standard/Enterprise
Preparation
CPU
Memory
HDD
available
space
Windows XP
Windows Vista
Windows 7
Windows Server 2003
Windows Server 2003 R2
Windows Server 2008
Windows Server 2008 R2
Windows XP
Windows Server 2003
Windows Server 2003 R2
Windows Vista
Windows 7 32bit
Windows 7 64bit
Windows Server 2008
Windows Server 2008 R2
Windows XP 10 GB or more
Windows Server 2003
Windows Server 2003 R2
Windows Vista 25 GB or more
Windows 7 32bit 26 GB or more
Intel Pentium 4 (or compatible processor) 1.4 GHz or faster
processor
Intel Pentium 4 (or compatible processor) 2.0 GHz or faster
processor
512 MB or more
1 GB or more
2 GB or more
12.9 GB or more
Display
Windows 7 64bit 30 GB or more
Windows Server 2008
Windows Server 2008 R2
50 GB or more
XGA (1024 x 768 pixels) or higher
65,536 colors or more
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Interfaces
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Ethernet interface
This interface must meet one of the standards below.
• 100Base-TX
• 1000Base-T
Software
Miscellaneous
• The product may not function properly in environments where third-party writing
software or anti-virus software is installed.
• The source drive should use commands and operations that are compliant with MMC4
or higher, and be capable of reading sub-channels.
Windows Media Player 6.4 or higher already installed
Windows Internet Explorer 6, 7, or 8 already installed
Making music CD:
Requires sound device with appropriate driver installed.
Installation
This section describes the procedure for installing the software.
• To perform installation, the IP address or host name of the product are required.
Confirm the IP address or host name of the product from the administrator.
• If any other software or anti-virus programs are running, exit them before starting the
installation.
Start Windows, and load the Discproducer Utility & Documents Disc (DVD-ROM)
1
supplied with the product into an optical drive of the client computer that can read DVDs.
Note
When the AutoPlay window is displayed in Windows 7, Windows Vista, or Windows Server
2008, click [Run InstallNavi.EXE] to proceed with operation.
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Click [EPSON Total Disc Maker] when the screen shown below is displayed.
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2
If the screen is not displayed. . .
• Windows 7/Windows Vista/Windows Server 2008:
Click [Start] ( in Windows 7 or Windows Vista) - [Computer], and double-click the DVD -ROM icon
to open the DVD. Next, double-click the InstallNavi.EXE icon.
• Windows XP/Windows Server 2003:
Click [Start] - [My Computer], and double-click the DVD -ROM icon to open the DVD. Next, double-click
the InstallNavi.EXE icon.
Preparation
Note
3
When [User Account Control] screen is displayed in Windows 7, Windows Vista, or
Windows Server 2008, click [Allow]. When asked for an administrator password, enter the
password to proceed with operation.
Click [Next].
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Carefully read the license agreement, and if you agree, select [I accept the terms of the
4
license agreement], and click [Next].
Verify the folder where you want to install the software, and click [Next].
5
To change the folder, click [Change] and specify the folder, and then click [Next].
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Insert a check mark for [EPSON PP-100N (Network connection)], and then click [Next].
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6
Check that [Complete] is selected, and click [Next].
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Preparation
Note
To install the printer drivers only, select [Printer Driver].
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Enter the IP address or host name of the product, and click [Next].
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In this example, we enter http://192.168.192.168.
If the IP address or host name of PP-100N is not entered, register this product after the
installation is finished. (See “Registering the product” on page 32 in this guide.)
Click [Install].
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The installation process is started.
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Click [Finish].
10
This completes the software installation.
Preparation
After the installation is completed, EPSON Total Disc Setup will start automatically, and then the [Common Setting
for Publishing] screen will appear. Close the [Common Setting for Publishing] screen because this setting is not
necessary for this product.
If multiple units of this product are connected on the same network, this product must be registered to the client
computer using EPSON Total Disc Setup. See “Registering the product” on page 32 in this guide, and then register
this product.
If only one unit of this product is connected, no registration process is necessary.
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Registering the product
To use EPSON Total Disc Maker, you must register this product to the client computer. However, if only one product
is connected, product registration is performed during the software installation process, and so this procedure is not
necessary.
If multiple units of this product are connected on the same network, the registration process must be performed for
each connected product.
Use the following procedure to register the product.
Check that the client computer and this product are connected on the same network and
1
the power for this product is turned on.
If EPSON Total Disc Setup is not running, start EPSON Total Disc Setup.
2
Select [Start] ( in Windows 7 or Windows Vista) - [All Programs] (or [Programs]) - [EPSON Total Disc
Maker] - [EPSON Total Disc Setup].
Click [Add].
3
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Select [Network CD/DVD Publisher], and click [Next].
4
Enter the IP address or host name of the product to be registered, and click [Next].
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Preparation
If the administrator is not already registered, the confirmation message shown below is
displayed.
Clicking [OK] continues with the registration process for the product, but this product
cannot be used until an administrator is registered. Ask the administrator to perform
administrator registration (see “Registering an administrator” in the PP-100N
Administrator’s Guide).
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Enter the name into [Name] and click [OK].
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This name is displayed at [Output device] that is selected in the Publishing screen of EPSON Total Disc Maker.
This completes the product registration.
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Checking and changing user information
User information is registered by the administrator.
After software installation (see page 24 in this guide) is completed, the user must check the registered user
information and change the password.
Check with the administrator for the initial settings for the user name and password. The
user name and password are necessary for checking and changing the user information.
Checking user information
Log in to EPSON Total Disc Net Administrator.
1
See “Logging in to EPSON Total Disc Net Administrator” on page 54 in this guide for the login procedure.
Click the [User information] tab.
2
Preparation
The registered user information is displayed.
• User name: This displays the user name to use when logging in to EPSON Total Disc Net
Administrator.
• Full name: This displays the full name of the user if registered.
• Email address: This displays the email address of the user if registered.
• Authority: This displays “Administrator” if the user is set as an administrator.
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Changing user information
Use the procedure below to change the full name and email address of a user.
Log in to EPSON Total Disc Net Administrator.
1
See “Logging in to EPSON Total Disc Net Administrator” on page 54 in this guide for the login procedure.
Click [Edit user] in the [User information] screen.
2
Change the full name or email address, and click [Save].
3
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Click [OK].
4
The [User information] screen appears.
5
Check that the modified information is correct.
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Preparation
Changing password
The password is used to log in to EPSON Total Disc Net Administrator. Use the following procedure to change the
password.
Manage the password so that it cannot be used by anyone other than you.
Log in to EPSON Total Disc Net Administrator.
1
See “Logging in to EPSON Total Disc Net Administrator” on page 54 in this guide for the login procedure.
Click [Change password] in the [User information] screen.
2
Enter the new password, and click [Save].
3
• Enter from 5 to 16 alphanumeric characters or symbols (“.”, “ -”, “_”) for a password.
• A password is case-sensitive.
• Do not set a date of birth, employee number, or anything else that is easy to guess for a
password.
• Manage the password so that it cannot be used by anyone other than you.
4
Click [OK].
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Setting for Notification of Job Completion
A setting can be made to display a message on the screen that notifies you that a job (or jobs) is finished.
This setting is reflected for all the CD/DVD/BD publishers registered.
Start EPSON Total Disc Setup.
1
See “Starting EPSON Total Disc Setup” on page 45 in this guide for the start procedure.
Click [Common Setting for Publishing] on the [Tool] menu.
2
Click the [Notification Settings] tab.
3
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The [Notification Settings] screen appears.
Check [Display message box] for [Notification Method].
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Preparation
Check the checkbox for either one of the following options:
5
• Notify after each job is finished: A message box (EPSON Total Disc Monitor) notifying that a job is
finished appears everytime each job is finished.
• Notify after all jobs are finished: A message box (EPSON Total Disc Monitor) notifying that all jobs are
finished appears when more than one job is executed and all jobs are
finished.
Click [OK].
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This completes the notification setting of job competition.
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Uninstalling the software
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If the software could not be installed properly, uninstall (delete) the software, and then reinstall.
This section describes the procedure for uninstalling the following software.
• EPSON Total Disc Maker
• EPSON Total Disc Setup
• EPSON Total Disc Monitor
• Printer driver
• In Windows 7, Windows Vista, or Windows Server 2008, you may be asked for an
administrator password or confirmation when uninstalling the software. When asked for
Note
Exit all applications that are running.
1
Open the [Control Panel].
2
Windows 7/Windows Vista:
Click - [Control Panel], in this order.
Windows XP/Windows Server 2008/Windows Server 2003:
Click [Start]
a password, enter the password to proceed with operation.
• When uninstalling the software in Windows XP or Windows Server 2003, log on as a user
with administrator privileges (belonging to the administrator group).
- [Control Panel], in this order.
The Uninstall screen is opened.
3
Windows 7/Windows Vista/Windows Server 2008:
Click [Uninstall a program].
Windows XP/Windows Server 2003:
Double-click [Add or Remove Programs].
Delete EPSON Total Disc Maker.
4
Windows 7/Windows Vista/Windows Server 2008:
Select EPSON Total Disc Maker, and click [Uninstall/Change].
Windows XP/Windows Server 2003:
Select EPSON Total Disc Maker, and click [Change/Remove].
If you cannot perform the uninstallation due to any problem, uninstall the software by
Note
double-clicking setup.exe in the Discproducer Utility & Documents Disc.
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Select [Remove], and click [Next].
5
Follow the on-screen messages to complete the uninstallation process.
Preparation
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Using Applications
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EPSON Total Disc Maker
What is EPSON Total Disc Maker?
EPSON Total Disc Maker is software for editing the write data and the print data for the label surface, and publishing
to this product (PP-100N).
In EPSON Total Disc Maker, the execution of writing data to this product and printing labels is referred to as
“publishing”. Publishing enables this product to write data to a CD or DVD and print the label to create a finished
disc.
Starting EPSON Total Disc Maker
Select [Start] ( in Windows 7 or Windows Vista) - [All Programs] (or [Programs]) -
1
[EPSON Total Disc Maker] - [EPSON Total Disc Maker].
The [Open] dialog box appears.
Click [Cancel].
2
The [Open] dialog box closes and the disc view becomes active.
• If you select a Total Disc Maker data file in the [Open] dialog box and then click
[Open], the selected file opens and the publish view becomes active.
Note
• If you unselect [Show this dialog box at startup] and close the [Open] dialog box, the
[Open] dialog box is not displayed from the next startup.
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Screen configuration of EPSON Total Disc Maker
This section describes the screen configuration of EPSON Total Disc Maker.
See EPSON Total Disc Maker Help for details on use.
Disc view
Starting EPSON Total Disc Maker or clicking [Disc] in another view displays the disc view.
In the disc view, you can edit the data to write to the disc.
Using Applications
Label view
Clicking [Label] in the disc view or publish view displays the label view.
In the label view, you can edit the data for printing on the label surface of the disc.
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Publish view
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Clicking [Publish] in the disc view or label view displays the publish view.
In the publish view, you can publish the writing data and label to this product.
Displaying EPSON Total Disc Maker Help
EPSON Total Disc Maker Help contains the procedures for using and specifications of EPSON Total Disc Maker.
Click [Start] ( in Windows 7 or Windows Vista) - [All Programs] (or [Programs]) - [EPSON
Total Disc Maker] - [EPSON Total Disc Maker Help].
You can also display EPSON Total Disc Maker Help in the following ways:
Note
• Start EPSON Total Disc Maker, and click [Help] on the toolbar.
• Start EPSON Total Disc Maker, and press [F1].
• Start EPSON Total Disc Maker, and click [Help] on the [Help] menu.
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EPSON Total Disc Setup
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What is EPSON Total Disc Setup?
EPSON Total Disc Setup is software for registering the product to the computer. It also allows you to check the
Publish Mode, stacker to be used, drive, etc., as well as the basic settings for publishing discs with this product.
Starting EPSON Total Disc Setup
Using Applications
Note
Select [Start] ( in Windows 7 or Windows Vista) - [All Programs] (or [Programs]) - [EPSON
Total Disc Maker] - [EPSON Total Disc Setup].
EPSON Total Disc Setup starts.
To use EPSON Total Disc Setup, you need to register this product after the installation. See
page 32 in this guide, and then register this product.
You can also start EPSON Total Disc Setup in the following ways:
Note
• Click in EPSON Total Disc Maker.
• Click [Start Total Disc Setup] on the [Tools] menu in EPSON Total Disc Maker.
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Screen configuration of EPSON Total Disc Setup
This section describes the screen configuration of EPSON Total Disc Maker.
See Help of EPSON Total Disc Setup for details on use.
Setup screen
(5)(4)(1) (2) (3) (6)
(1) Add Registers this product.
(2) Remove Deletes the registration for the selected product.
(3) Properties Displays the [Properties] screen for the selected product.
(4) Start Total Disc Net Administrator Starts EPSON Total Disc Net Administrator.
(5) Start Total Disc Monitor Starts EPSON Total Disc Monitor.
(6) Help Displays Help.
- Name Displays the name of the product.
- Model Name Displays the model name of the product (PP-100N).
- Host Name Displays the host name or IP address of the product.
- Status Displays the product status.
- Waiting Displays the number of unfinished jobs.
- Transmitting Displays the number of jobs being transmitted.
- Available Space Displays the available space on the product’s internal HDD.
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Using Applications
[Properties] screen
Click [Properties] in the Setup screen to display the [Properties] screen.
Click the [General] tab, [Maintenance Info] tab, and [About] tab in the [Properties] screen to display each screen.
[General] screen
Item Description
Name Displays the name of the product. The name can also be changed here. Do
not use Unicode characters.
Host name Displays the host name or IP address of the product.
Stacker Settings Allows you to check the settings for the Publish Mode and type of disc to load
in the stacker.
Drive Settings Allows you to check the settings for the drive to use and the number of write
retries after an error occurs during disc writing.
Printer settings Displays the [Main] screen of the printer driver.
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[Maintenance Info] screen
Item Description
Number of printed discs Displays the cumlative number of printed discs.
Service life of Drive 1/
Drive 2
Displays the service life of the drive. When the value is close to 100%, it is time
to replace it.
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[About] screen
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Using Applications
Item Description
Serial number Displays the serial number of the product.
Autoloader Displays the firmware version of the product’s internal autoloader.
Printer Displays the firmware version of the product’s internal printer.
Drive 1 Displays the firmware version of the product’s internal CD/DVD Drive 1.
Drive 2 Displays the firmware version of the product’s internal CD/DVD Drive 2.
Displaying Help of EPSON Total Disc Setup
Help of EPSON Total Disc Setup contains the procedures for using and specifications of EPSON Total Disc Setup.
Start EPSON Total Disc Setup.
1
See “Starting EPSON Total Disc Setup” on page 45 in this guide for the start procedure.
Click [Help] on the toolbar.
2
You can also display Help of EPSON Total Disc Setup in the following ways:
Note
• Start EPSON Total Disc Setup, and press [F1].
• Start EPSON Total Disc Setup, and click [Help] on the [Help] menu.
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EPSON Total Disc Monitor
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What is EPSON Total Disc Monitor?
EPSON Total Disc Monitor is software for displaying the product’s current status, remaining ink, job information, and
other information. You can also pause/cancel jobs or change the order of jobs to be processed.
Starting EPSON Total Disc Monitor
Note
Click [Start] ( in Windows 7 or Windows Vista) - [All Programs] (or [Programs]) -
1
[EPSON Total Disc Maker] - [EPSON Total Disc Monitor].
When more than one unit is connected, select the product for which to display the status,
2
and click [OK].
EPSON Total Disc Monitor starts.
Note
To start EPSON Total Disc Monitor, you need to register this product after the installation.
See page 32 in this guide, and then register this product.
You can also start EPSON Total Disc Monitor in the following ways:
• Click in EPSON Total Disc Maker/EPSON Total Disc Setup.
• Click [Start Total Disc Monitor] on the [Tools] menu in EPSON Total Disc Maker/EPSON
Total Disc Setup.
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Screen configuration of EPSON Total Disc Monitor
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This section describes the screen configuration of EPSON Total Disc Monitor.
See Help of EPSON Total Disc Monitor for details on use.
(5)(4)(1) (2) (3)
(6)
(7)
Using Applications
(8)
(9)
(1) Pause Pauses the selected job.
(2) Resume Resumes the selected job.
(3) Cancel Cancels the selected job.
(4) Priority Publishing Processes the selected job before the others.
(5) Finished job details Displays the selected finished job details.
(6) Help Displays Help.
(7) Operation Guidance
(8) Ink status Displays the remaining ink.
(9) Printer status Displays the printer status.
(10)
CD/DVD drive status Displays the CD/DVD drive status.
Displays the product’s status or the content and message of an error.
(10)
(11)
(11)
Stacker status Displays the stacker status.
The number of printable labels is an estimate of how many more the same type of labels as
Note
last time can be printed. This value may differ slightly from the actual value due to factors
such as the printing data and printing environment. Values up to 1000 are displayed as
“1000 or more”, and quantities less than 1000 discs are displayed in 10-disc units.
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Click the [Unfinished Job] tab and [Finished Job] tab to display each screen.
[Unfinished Job] screen
The [Unfinished Job] screen displays information on jobs with the status of Waiting, Publishing, Paused, Pausing,
Canceling, Standby, or Recovering. Right-click a job to select [Pause Job], [Resume Job],[Cancel Job], or [Priority
Publishing].
Item Description
Job Name Displays the job name. The job name is set automatically from, for example,
the volume label of writing data registered with EPSON Total Disc Maker.
Status Displays the job status.
Publisher Displays the publisher of the job.
Copies Displays the number of discs published normally / the total number of discs to
be published.
Type Displays a job type such as Print, Write, or Publish (print and write).
Input Stacker Displays the disc input stacker number.
Output Stacker Displays the disc output stacker number.
Time Needed Displays the estimated time for the period from the start to end of job
processing.
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[Finished Job] screen
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The [Finished Job] screen displays information on jobs for which publishing is finished.
Item Description
Job Name Displays the job name.
Status Displays the status when the job finished.
Using Applications
Publisher Displays the publisher of the job.
Successful Displays the number of discs for which printing, writing, publishing, or the like
was successful.
Failed Displays the number of discs for which printing, writing, publishing, or the like
failed.
Quantity Displays the number of discs specified to be created.
Type Displays the job type.
Output Stacker Displays the disc output stacker number.
Displaying Help of EPSON Total Disc Monitor
Help of EPSON Total Disc Monitor contains the procedures for using and specifications of EPSON Total Disc Monitor.
Start EPSON Total Disc Monitor.
1
See “Starting EPSON Total Disc Monitor” on page 50 in this guide for the start procedure.
Click [Help] on the toolbar.
2
You can also display Help of EPSON Total Disc Monitor in the following ways:
Note
• Start EPSON Total Disc Monitor, and press [F1].
• Start EPSON Total Disc Monitor, and click [Help] on the [Help] menu.
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EPSON Total Disc Net Administrator
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What is EPSON Total Disc Net Administrator?
EPSON Total Disc Net Administrator is an internal Web application of this product for performing tasks such as
managing jobs, users, and data for maintenance.
EPSON Total Disc Net Administrator displays different screens and functions depending on the authority of user
logged in.
Logging in to EPSON Total Disc Net Administrator
Turn the product on.
1
Enter any of the product’s IP address, host name, and FQDN in the address bar of Internet
2
Explorer.
Example: When the product’s IP address is 192. 168. 192. 168: http://192. 168. 192. 168
You can also start EPSON Total Disc Net Administrator in the following ways:
• Click in EPSON Total Disc Maker/EPSON Total Disc Setup.
Note
• Click [Start Total Disc Net Administrator] on the [Tools] menu in EPSON Total Disc Maker/
EPSON Total Disc Setup.
• If notification email transmission is set by the administrator, click the URL in the email sent
from EPSON Total Disc Net Administrator.
Enter the user name and password, and click [Login].
3
• The first time you log in, confirm the user name and password with the administrator.
After you log in, change your password first. (See “Changing password” on page 37 in
this guide for the procedure to change your password.)
• Manage the password so that it cannot be used by anyone other than you.
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Using Applications
Logging out from EPSON Total Disc Net Administrator
Click [Logout] in the upper right of the screen.
Screen configuration of EPSON Total Disc Net Administrator
This section describes the screen configuration of EPSON Total Disc Net Administrator.
See Help of EPSON Total Disc Net Administrator for details on use.
Click the [Job management] tab, [User information/User management] tab, [System settings] tab (administrator
only), and [Maintenance] tab to display each screen.
[Job management] screen
The [Job management] screen displays the jobs published to this product. If you use search options, a job list of the
search results is displayed in accordance with the conditions specified.
Click [Details] to display the [Job details] screen.
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[Job details] screen
The [Job details] screen displays details on Jobs. You can use the job information of a finished disc to publish another
disc with the same content.
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Using Applications
[User information]/[User management] screen
The [User information (User management)] screen displays the user information for the currently logged in user. If an
administrator is logged in, the screen displays the information of all registered users.
Click [Change password] to display the [Change password] screen. Click [Edit] to display the [Edit user] screen.
<When a user other than an administrator is logged in>
<When an administrator is logged in>
[Change password] screen
The [Change password] screen allows the password of the currently logged in user to be changed. If the currently
logged in user is an administrator, the passwords of all registered users can be changed.
[Edit user] screen
The [Edit user] screen allows the full name and mail address of the currently logged in user to be edited. If the
currently logged in user is an administrator, the full names, email addresses, and authorities of all registered users can
be edited.
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[System settings] screen (administrator only)
Click the [Output device] tab, [Network] tab, [Email] tab, and [Date/Time] tab to display each screen.
[Output device] screen
The [Output device] screen allows you to check and change the settings of this product such as the Publish Mode,
drive, and adding of error marks.
[Network] screen
The [Network] screen allows you to check and change the product’s network settings.
[Email] screen
The [Email] screen allows you to set notification email transmission related to, for example, disc publishing and ink
information.
[Date/Time] screen
The [Date/Time] screen allows you to set the product’s internal clock.
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[Maintenance] screen
Click the [Device] tab and [Data] tab to display each screen.
Using Applications
[Device] screen
The [Device] screen displays the product’s drive usage status and the number of printed discs.
[Data] screen
Click [Download] in [Download operation log] to download information related to operation of the product. Use the
operation log for maintenance and support.
If the currently logged in user is an administrator, data such as the product’s setting information and job history can
be backed up and restored. Furthermore, the product can be restored to the initial state.
Displaying Help of EPSON Total Disc Net Administrator
Help of EPSON Total Disc Net Administrator contains the procedures for using and specifications of EPSON Total
Disc Net Administrator.
Start EPSON Total Disc Net Administrator.
1
See “Logging in to EPSON Total Disc Net Administrator” on page 54 in this guide for the start procedure.
Click [Help] in the top right.
2
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How to Use the Printer Driver
Displaying the printer driver screen
In the printer driver screen, you can change the printer driver settings and perform maintenance, such as running
nozzle checks and cleaning the print head.
The printer driver screen can be displayed from EPSON Total Disc Maker, EPSON Total Disc Setup, and the [Start]
menu.
Displaying from EPSON Total Disc Maker
Start EPSON Total Disc Maker.
1
See “Starting EPSON Total Disc Maker” on page 42 in this guide for the start procedure.
Click [Print Settings] in the [Tool] menu.
2
The printer driver screen appears.
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Displaying from EPSON Total Disc Setup
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Start EPSON Total Disc Setup.
1
See “Starting EPSON Total Disc Setup” on page 45 in this guide for the start procedure.
Select this product, and click [Properties].
2
How to Use the Printer Driver
Note
Click [Set Printer].
3
You can also display the properties screen by clicking [Properties] in the [Edit] menu.
The printer driver screen appears.
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Displaying from the [Start] menu
Open [Devices and Printers] (or [Printers]/[Printers and Faxes]).
1
Windows 7:
Click - [Control Panel] - [Devices and Printers], in this order.
Windows Vista/Windows Server 2008:
Click [Start] ( in Windows Vista) - [Control Panel] - [Printers], in this order.
Windows XP Professional:
Click [Start] - [Printers and Faxes], in this order.
Windows XP Home Edition/Windows Server 2003:
Click [Start] - [Control Panel] - [Printers and Faxes], in this order.
Right-click [EPSON PP-100NPRN], and click [Printing Preferences].
2
The printer driver screen appears.
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How to Use the Printer Driver
Setting up the printer driver
[Main] screen
Make basic label printing settings in the [Main] screen.
If displayed from EPSON Total Disc Maker:
The settings are only reflected in EPSON Total Disc Maker. The settings are lost when you exit EPSON Total Disc
Maker.
See “Displaying from EPSON Total Disc Maker” on page 60 in this guide for the printer driver displaying procedure.
If displayed from EPSON Total Disc Setup or the [Start] menu:
The information you set is saved as the printer driver settings, and after this, it is reflected in the EPSON Total Disc
Maker settings and other application print settings.
See “Displaying from EPSON Total Disc Setup” on page 61 in this guide or “Displaying from the [Start] menu” on
page 62 in this guide for the printer driver displaying procedure.
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Input Stacker Allows you to select the stacker where the blank discs are set.
Output Stacker Allows you to select the stacker to which to output published discs.
Allows you to select the type of disc label to be printed.
Label Type
Color/Black Select [Color] to print in color, and select [Black] for monochrome printing.
If you print on the matte label type of Epson specified discs, select [CD/DVD
Premium Label].
Quality/
Speed
Mode
Setting
Label Size
Copies Allows you to specify the number of copies to write/print. (0 to 1000)
Ink Levels Shows the approximate level of ink remaining in the ink cartridges.
Drying Time
Print Preview
High Speed
(Bidirectional
printing)
Color
Settings
1: Print quality is the priority.
2: Printing speed is the priority.
This is set to [1] if [Label Type] is set to [EPSON Specified CD/DVD Label].
If you check this, the printing speed increases because it prints when the
print head is moving either left or right.
Uncheck this to print in a single direction, which improves the print quality.
However, the printing speed slows down.
Click this to display the [Color Settings] screen (see page 122 in this guide).
Allows you to set the print colors.
Allows you to select from among the following label sizes from commercially
available software.
• Standard: Outside Diameter 116.0 mm, Inside Diameter 45.0 mm
• Wide: Outside Diameter 116.0 mm, Inside Diameter 25.5 mm
• User defined label size: Allows you to set a custom size
Allows you to set the time it takes to dry the ink on the discs in the printer tray
after label printing is finished.
Select this checkbox to confirm an image of the printing results on screen
before printing when you print from commercially available software.
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How to Use the Printer Driver
[Utility] screen
In the [Utility] screen, you can run various maintenance functions to maintain the print quality as well as make
settings for running the printer driver.
Nozzle Check
Head Cleaning
Print Head Alignment
Correcting the Printing
Position
Allows you to print a pattern for checking if the print head is clogged. Check
the printed pattern to see whether or not the print head is clogged.
See “How to perform a nozzle check” on page 129 in this guide for details on
how to use this function.
Allows you to clean the print head. Run this when the print head is clogged.
See “How to clean the print head” on page 133 in this guide for details on how
to use this function.
Adjusts the alignment when the printing results show gaps in vertical lines or
appear blurry.
See “Print head alignment” on page 135 in this guide for details on how to use
this function.
Allows you to adjust the printing position up, down, left, or right. Run this if you
have checked the printing results on your CD/DVD and found that the printing
position has shifted.
See “Correcting the printing position” on page 137 in this guide for details on
how to use this function.
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Printer Driver Basics
When you print labels using commercially available software, you set the printer driver to be used and the size of the
paper to be printed.
This section describes how to print labels using data created in Microsoft Office Word.
Start WordPad.
1
Click [Print] in the [File] menu.
2
Select EPSON PP-100NPRN as the printer to use, and click [Apply].
3
Click [Cancel] to close the [Print] screen.
4
Click [Page Setup] in the [File] menu.
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Set [Size] and [Margins] as shown below, and click [OK].
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[Size] setting:
Standard In [Width] and [Height], 124 x 124 mm are set.
Wide In [Width] and [Height], 124 x 124 mm are set.
Custom Size Allows you to set the values you want in [Width] and [Height].
[Margins] settings:
Set each of [Left], [Right], [Top], and [Bottom] to 2 mm.
How to Use the Printer Driver
When you print using software other than EPSON Total Disc Maker, create the print data
Note
Create the data to be printed.
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Click [Print] in the [File] menu.
8
using the following settings.
Paper size: 124×124 mm
Top, bottom, left, and right margins: 2 mm.
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Click the [Preferences] button.
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Setup the printer driver and click [OK].
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See “Setting up the printer driver” on page 63 in this guide for details on the printer driver settings.
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Click [Print].
Printing starts.
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Displaying the printer driver Help
This section describes how to display the printer driver Help.
How to display the EPSON printer driver Help
Click the [Help] button.
How to Use the Printer Driver
How to display an explanation of an option
To display an explanation of an option, right-click over the option you want to know about, and click the Help button.
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Publishing Discs
Types of Publish Mode
This product has the following Publish Modes: Standard Mode, External Output Mode, and Batch Mode.
Standard Mode
This mode uses Stacker 1 as the input stacker for discs. You can select Stacker 2 or Stacker 4 as the output stacker.
If you select Stacker 2 as the output stacker, you can publish up to 50 discs without having to replenish the discs or
take out published discs.
If you select Stacker 4 as the output stacker, you can easily take out published discs without even having to pause a
job during publishing.
Repeatedly replenishing and taking out discs allows for the continuous publishing of up to 1,000 discs.
Blank discs
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1
23
4
Blank discs
1
23
4
4
4
Published discs
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Published discs
Blank discs
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External Output Mode
You can select Stacker 3 or Stacker 4 as the output stacker. If you select Stacker 4 as the output stacker, you can easily
take out published discs without even having to pause a job during publishing.
The External Output Mode allows you to use the product in the following ways according to the application.
• Loading a different type of disc into each stacker
If, for example, CD-Rs are loaded in Stacker 1 and DVD-Rs are loaded in Stacker 2, a user can just select a stacker as
necessary to publish the required discs without having to change the discs.
Blank discs
1
1
Blank discs
1
4
Published discs
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4
23
23
Published discs
Blank discs
4
1
23
4
Published discs
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Blank discs
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Published discs
• Continuous publishing of the same type of disc
If the same type of discs are loaded in Stacker 1 and Stacker 2 and [Auto] is selected for the input stacker setting, up to
100 CDs/DVDs can be continuously published by taking out published discs without replenishing discs. Up to 1000
CDs/DVDs can be continuously published in a single job by replenishing discs and taking out published discs.
Blank discs
1
23
Blank discs
4
4
Published discs
Blank discs
1
23
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Blank discs
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Batch Mode
This mode uses Stacker 1 and Stacker 2 as the input stackers for discs, and Stacker 2 and Stacker 3 as the output
stackers.
Loading 50 discs in each of Stacker 1 and Stacker 2 allows for the continuous publishing of 100 copies of the same disc
without having to replenish the discs or take out published discs. Repeatedly replenishing and taking out discs allows
for the continuous publishing of up to 1,000 discs. If you use this mode, be sure to insert Stacker 3.
Blank discs
1
23
4
Blank discs
Published discs Published discs
4
Blank discs
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Compatible disc types
Printable disc and writable disc types differ. When using this product for both printing and writing, use discs that are
compatible with both.
Printable disc types
The product can print on 12-cm CD/DVD discs that support using an inkjet color printer to print on the label surface*.
*
Discs for which “printable label surface,” “inkjet printer compatible,” or the like is specified in the instructions for
the discs.
• The product supports discs for inkjet printers.
• Coated discs other than EPSON specified CDs/DVDs are not supported.
• 80-mm discs are not supported.
• Do not use discs that have lens cleaner, CD/DVD labels or stickers, or condensation on
them. Doing so may result in an malfunction or failure.
• Do not use a cracked, warped, or deformed disc. The disc may break into pieces inside
the product, resulting in a malfunction, or an injury when the disc is taken out.
• With some discs, ink may get on the recording surface if the discs are stacked
immediately after printing. We recommend using a disc you do not need to do a test
print to check the print quality. Wait at least 24 hours before checking the color.
• With some discs, the printing position may be shifted. Perform the print head alignment
and the printing position correction. See “[Utility] screen” on page 65 in this guide for
details on print head alignment and printing position correction.
• If you use discs with a small stack ring (concentric circular projection), the discs may
stick to each other before or after printing.
• Even if the same data is printed on identical discs, the same print results may not be
able to be achieved because of the individual differences (variations) of each disc.
Note
Disc quality may affect print quality. We recommend using EPSON specified CDs/DVDs.
Epson offers specified CD-R and DVD-R discs for all your printing needs.
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Writable disc types
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The product can write the following types of disc.
Type Capacity Characteristics
CD-R 650/700 MB
4.7 GB (single
DVD-R
DVD+R
DVD-R DL
DVD+R DL
sided, single
layer)
4.7 GB (single
sided, single
layer)
8.5 GB (single
sided,
double layer)
8.5 GB (single
sided,
double layer)
• 80-mm discs are not supported.
• Do not use discs that have lens cleaner, CD/DVD labels or stickers, or condensation on
them. Doing so may result in an malfunction or failure.
• Do not use a cracked, warped, or deformed disc. The disc may break into pieces inside
the product, resulting in a malfunction, or an injury when the disc is taken out.
• Writing (reading) may not be performed properly if a disc has a slight scratch or is dirty.
Be sufficiently careful when handling discs.
• Depending on the discs used, writing may not be able to be performed properly at the
speed recommended for the disc. If this happens, write at a slower speed. In particular,
we recommend writing to DVD±R DL at a slow speed.
The rewriting and deleting of data is not possible once data has been
written.
The rewriting and deleting of data is not possible once data has been
written.
This is a standard DVD defined by the DVD Forum.
The rewriting and deleting of data is not possible once data has been
written.
This is a standard DVD defined by the DVD+RW Alliance.
The rewriting and deleting of data is not possible once data has been
written. This disc allows double-layer recording on a single side. This
increases the capacity, thus enabling recording for a long time or
recording of high-quality video.
This is a standard DVD defined by the DVD Forum.
The rewriting and deleting of data is not possible once data has been
written. This disc allows double-layer recording on a single side. This
increases the capacity, thus enabling recording for a long time or
recording of high-quality video.
This is a standard DVD defined by the DVD+RW Alliance.
• Disc quality may affect write quality. We recommend using EPSON specified CDs/DVDs.
Note
Epson offers the specified CD-R and DVD-R discs for all your printing needs.
• See EPSON Total Disc Maker Help for details on writable disc types.
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Handling discs
Notes on usage
• Do not touch the recording surface when holding a disc.
• Handle discs carefully to ensure fingerprints, dirt, dust, moisture, scratches, etc., do not
get on the label surface and recording surface. Gently wipe off any dust, dirt, and the
like with a soft dry cloth or a commercially available CD cleaner. Do not use benzene,
thinner, or antistatic agents.
• Do not drop a disc, or subject it to an impact.
• Do not apply excessive force by, for example, pinching with a clip or bending.
• Do not attach an adhesive sticker to a disc. Doing so may result in writing, printing, or
playing no longer being possible.
• Do not use discs in a place where lots of dirt and dust are present.
• If writing and printing are performed separately, we recommended performing writing
before printing.
• Leaving discs stacked may result in them sticking to each other.
• Directly touching or getting moisture on the printing surface immediately after printing
may result in blurring.
• Let discs dry sufficiently after printing. However, let them dry naturally. Do not use a
dryer or other means.
• Text can only be written on the printing surface. When writing, use a felt tipped pen or
other writing instrument with a soft tip. Do not use a ballpoint pen, pencil, or other
writing instrument with a hard tip. Also, do not attempt to erase text once it has been
written.
• Do not use a disc printed with this product in an auto loading mechanism, a drive with
a holding mechanism that has diameter of 33 mm or more, or an in-car drive. Also, do
not leave a disc in equipment for a long period of time.
• A published disc may not be able to be recognized if it is incompatible with the drive or
player.
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Notes on storage
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• Do not place discs in a location where they will be subject to high temperature and
humidity such as locations under direct sunlight, near heating equipment.
• Do not place discs in locations where temperatures vary greatly. Doing so may result in
condensation.
• Do not place an object on a disc.
• When storing discs, keep them in their disc cases and take care that film, card, or other
material does not touch the printing surface. Such materials may scratch the printing
surface.
• Do not store discs in soft cases or bags which may touch the printing surface directly.
Doing so may result in discs sticking, uneven color, or discoloration.
• Do not store discs with part of the printing surface covered. Doing so may cause
uneven color or discoloration.
• Back up (copy) important data just in case. When storing data for a long period of
time, we recommend backing it up periodically.
See the handling instructions of the discs for other handling procedures and precautions
Note
for discs.
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Printable area
The printable area is the area of the label surface on which printing is possible.
The printable area and recommended print area are shown in the table below. Printing will be done in the gray area in
the figure below.
• Printing outside of the recommended print area may result in the discs or tray
becoming dirty, peeling off or blurring of the print, or discs sticking together.
• If you print outside of the printing range (ink absorbing layer) of the discs you are using,
the ink printed outside the printing area will not fix. Check the label print range of the
discs you are using before configuring the setting.
Printable area Recommended print area
Inside Diameter
Outside Diameter
Inside diameter Outside diameter Inside diameter Outside diameter
18.0 mm 119.4 mm 45.0 mm 116.0 mm
Set the print area in [Set Inside/Outside Diameter] of EPSON Total Disc Maker or [Label Size] on the printer driver
screen. Select from [Standard] and [Wide], or set an optional size. (See “Changing the print area” on page 78 in this
guide for how to set an optional size.)
The print areas of [Standard] and [Wide] are shown in the table below. Printing will be done in the gray area in the
figure below.
Inside Diameter
Outside Diameter
Standard Wide
Inside Diameter
Inside Diameter
Outside Diameter
Inside diameter Outside diameter Inside diameter Outside diameter
45.0 mm 116.0 mm 25.5 mm 116.0 mm
Outside Diameter
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Changing the print area
Changing the print area setting allows you to print the label at a size other than standard and wide.
EPSON Total Disc Maker:
Use the following procedure to set an optional print area.
Start EPSON Total Disc Maker.
1
See “Starting EPSON Total Disc Maker” on page 42 in this guide for the start procedure.
Click [Label].
2
The label view appears.
Click [Set Inside/Outside Diameter] on the toolbar.
3
The [Print Area Inside/Outside Diameter] dialog box appears.
Set the inside and outside diameters of the print area, and the rib area.
4
Setting item Description
Inside Diameter
Outside Diameter
Mask Rib Area
Rib Inside Diameter
Rib Width Set the width of the rib area. You can set a value within the range of 0.01 to 1.15.
Set the inside diameter of the label. You can set a value within the range of 1.80
to 5.00.
Set the outside diameter of the label. You can set a value within the range of
7.00 to 11.94.
Select this to mask the rib area.
Rib refers to the protruding section of the disc inside circumference.
Masking the rib area enables you to prevent ink running onto the rib when a
printed disc and rib touch in the output stacker.
Set the inside diameter of the rib area. You can set a value within the range of
2.70 to 5.00.
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• Before printing, check that the set print area does not exceed the print area of the
discs you are using.
• Printing on the stack ring (concentric circular projection) portion may result in uneven
coloring.
• Printing on the stack ring (concentric circular projection) portion may result in ink
getting on the discs, peeling off, or discs sticking together after printing.
Click [OK].
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The set inside and outside diameters are reflected in the edit area.
Printing from commercially available software
Use the following procedure to register a user defined label size (label size not provided with the printer driver).
Display the setting screen of the printer driver.
1
See “Displaying from EPSON Total Disc Setup” on page 61 or “Displaying from the [Start] menu” on page 62
in this guide for the display procedure.
Select [User Defined] for [Label Size].
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Enter the settings for [Name of Custom Label Size], [Inside diameter], and [Outside
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diameter], and click [Save].
Setting item Description
Enter the name of the user defined label size (number of characters: up to 24
Name of Custom
Label Size
characters).
If characters that are 4 bytes are used, the number of characters you can use
becomes less than the above.
Inside Diameter
Outside Diameter
Mask Rib Area
Rib Inside Diameter
Rib Width
Printing inside the rib area may result in ink getting on discs, discs sticking together, or
discoloration.
Setting the range outside of the recommended print area (inside diameter of 45.0 mm or
more and outside diameter within 116.0 mm) and printing may result in the discs or tray
Note
becoming dirty, peeling off or blurring of the print, or discs sticking together. Check the
label print range of the discs you are using before configuring the setting. See “Printable
area” on page 77 in this guide for details on the recommended print area.
Set the inside diameter of the label. You can set a value within the range of 180
to 500 (18.0 to 50.0 mm).
Set the outside diameter of the label. You can set a value within the range of 700
to 1,194 (70.0 to 119.4 mm).
Select this to mask the rib area.
Rib refers to the protruding section of the disc inside circumference.
Masking the rib area enables you to prevent ink running onto the rib when a
printed disc and rib touch in the output stacker.
Set the inside diameter of the rib area. You can set a value within the range of
270 to 500 (27.0 to 50.0 mm).
Set the width of the rib area. You can set a value within the range of 1 to 115 (0.1
to 11.5 mm).
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Click [OK].
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The new user defined label size is registered in [Name of Custom Label Size] of the [Main] screen.
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When printing with software other than EPSON Total Disc Maker, use the following settings
to create print data.
Note
• Paper size: 124 x 124 mm
• Margins on all sides: 2 mm
Changing and deleting label sizes
This section describes how to change and delete registered user defined label sizes.
Display the setting screen of the printer driver.
1
See “Displaying from EPSON Total Disc Setup” on page 61 or “Displaying from the [Start] menu” on page 62
in this guide for the display procedure.
Select [User Defined] for [Label Size].
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Select the label size to change or delete from [Custom Label Size List] on the left of the
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screen. To change the registered settings, edit the settings on the right of the screen.
Click [Save] to change the registered settings. Click [Delete] to delete the label size.
4
Click [OK] when the confirmation message appears.
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Loading discs
This section describes how to load discs in the stacker, and insert the stacker.
Load the discs in a stacker. Do not load discs in the drives or printer. Furthermore, do not
load discs between Drive 1 and Drive 2. They may become unable to be taken out.
Fully separate the discs to prevent them from sticking together.
1
• Be sufficiently careful not to scratch a disc.
• If a long time elapses after discs are loaded in the stacker, the separated discs may
stick together again. Fan the discs again if a long time has elapsed since they were
loaded.
Take out the input stacker and load the discs into it.
2
Do not replenish or remove discs while the stacker is attached to this product. Be sure to
remove the stacker beforehand.
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Place the label surface facing upwards.
The stacker to use as the input stacker differs depending on the set Publish Mode. Confirm the input stacker in
the following table.
Publish Mode Input Stacker Number of Discs
Standard Mode Stacker 1 Up to approximately 50 discs
External Output Mode
(Different types of discs can be loaded into Stacker 1
and Stacker 2.)
Batch Mode Stacker 1 Up to approximately 50 discs
Stacker 1 Up to approximately 50 discs
Stacker 2 Up to approximately 50 discs
Stacker 2 Up to approximately 50 discs
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• Do not load discs above the red line on the stacker. The product may malfunction, or
the discs may be damaged.
• Make sure that the bottom of the stacker is not dirty before loading the discs.
• For Batch Mode and when Stacker 3 is set as the output stacker for External Output
Mode, make sure that no discs are loaded in Stacker 3 and Stacker 4. Also, set the lock
lever to the [LOCK] position, and do not pull out Stacker 4.
• Stacker 3 is not used in Standard Mode and when Stacker 4 is set as the output stacker
for External Output Mode. Remove Stacker 3.
Insert the stacker, and close the disc cover.
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Flow for publishing discs
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This section describes how to publish discs with EPSON Total Disc Maker.
See “Screen configuration of EPSON Total Disc Maker” on page 43 in this guide for the screen configuration of
EPSON Total Disc Maker.
See “Printer Driver Basics” on page 66 in this guide for printing data created with other
Note
Registering write data
Register write data in the disc view of EPSON Total Disc Maker.
software.
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Note
This section describes an example of the procedure to publish photo data CDs.
Start EPSON Total Disc Maker.
1
See “Starting EPSON Total Disc Maker” on page 42 in this guide for the start procedure.
The disc view appears.
Select [Data CD] for [Type], and click [Apply].
2
There is no need to register write data if you only want to print disc labels.
If the disc type you want to publish differs from that set for the input stacker, ask the
administrator to change the disc type of the input stacker.
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Click [Change Setting].
3
Select [File system], and click [OK].
4
In this example, [Joliet (Windows compatible + ISO 9660)] is selected.
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Enter any name for [Volume Label].
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In this example, we enter [20090101].
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Click [Start Explorer].
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Clicking [Auto Insert Data...] enables you to set for Merge data and burn. See EPSON Total
Note
Disc Maker Help for details.
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Drag and drop any image data to write to the CD from Explorer.
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Drag and Drop
The data that you drag and drop appears in the data list.
• If you changed data after it was registered, click [Format Check].
• When the registered data does not comply with the restrictions of the selected file
system, the [File System Restrictions] dialog box appears. Furthermore, depending on
the added data, the [File System Restrictions] dialog box may appear before you click
Note
The registration of write data is now finished.
Next, create a label.
[Format Check]. See EPSON Total Disc Maker Help for details on file system restrictions.
• If you click [Create Disc Image] of the [File] menu after registering the write data, the
registered data is saved as a disc image file. A disc image file is used when creating
CD/DVD copies of the registered data. See “Creating copies from disc image files” on
page 115 in this guide for the procedure to create CD/DVD copies.
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Creating labels
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Create a label design in the label view of EPSON Total Disc Maker.
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Note
In the label view, an image of the print results of the label appears. You can edit the label while checking the image of
the print results.
There is no need to create a label if you only want to write data to discs.
Selecting a template
EPSON Total Disc Maker is provided with various types of template. Using templates allows you to easily create
labels with sophisticated designs.
In the [Template] screen, you can select a template from [Data], [Photo], and [Music and Video] in accordance with the
type of data to write.
If you save the created data as a template, you can also select that template. See
Note
In this example, we use a template for photos.
Click [Label].
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The label view appears.
Select [Source]. To use a template you created, click , and specify the folder in which
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the template is stored.
In this example, we select [Photo].
“Creating label templates” on page 112 in this guide for the procedure to create
templates.
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Select the template to use, and click [Apply].
3
In this example, we use the image in the top left of the screen.
Check that the image in the top left of the thumbnail screen is selected, and click [Apply].
A print image of the template appears.
Select a background (see page 91 in this guide), edit the items (see page 92 in this guide), and adjust the layout (see
page 99 in this guide) as necessary.
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Selecting a background
In the [Background] screen, you can select a background color and gradation. You can also insert an image you like as
the background.
Select [Type].
1
In this example, we select [Gradation].
Select the colors for [Start color] and [Finish color], and select the gradation type.
2
In this example, we select black for [Start color], and gray for [Finish color].
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Editing items
In the [Edit Item] screen, you can insert and edit items such as text, images, thumbnails, barcodes, folder trees, and
shapes.
In this example, we edit text, delete an item, and insert a thumbnail and barcode.
Editing text
Click [DISC TITLE] in the edit area.
1
Enter the text you want to place in [Text].
2
In this example, we enter “Sample Images”.
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Click [Sub Title] in the edit area, and set for the text.
3
In this example, we set black for [Text Color].
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Delete the “Sub Title” from [Text], and click [Auto Insert Data].
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Set Auto Data and Properties, and click [OK].
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For example, if today's date is December 2, 2008, and you want the date 01/01/2009 to appear, select “Date,”
and set [Addition Unit] to “Day” and [Addition Time] to “30,” which will add 30 days to today's date.
The date appears.
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Deleting items
Right-click the item you want to delete in the edit area, and select [Delete Item].
In this example, we delete [Data Name].
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The item is deleted.
Inserting thumbnails
Click a thumbnail in the edit area.
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Click , specify the folder in which the image you want to insert as the thumbnail is
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stored or click [Auto Insert Data].
In this example, we click [Auto Insert Data].
Check that [Target Folder] is selected in [Auto Data], and click [OK].
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Thumbnails of the image data registered in “Registering write data” on page 85 in this guide appear.
Inserting barcodes
• When printing barcodes and 2D codes, be sure to use Epson brand ink cartridges.
• When printing barcodes and 2D codes on discs that are not EPSON specified CD/DVDs,
check whether the printed barcodes or 2D codes can be read correctly by a scanner.
• Do not place barcodes and 2D codes where they overlap with other print data, or
where they extend out of the print area.
• Barcodes and 2D codes use the ratio of black to white to indicate information. If ink
penetration results in a deterioration in the ratio of black to white, barcodes and 2D
codes may not be able to be read correctly. Check whether the printed barcodes and
2D codes can be read correctly by a scanner.
• If a barcode printed with bidirectional printing cannot be read correctly, align the print
head (see page 135 in this guide) and then print the barcode, or print the barcode
with unidirectional printing.
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Click [Barcode], and click the location you want to place the barcode.
1
Select [Type] and [Entry Method].
2
In this example, we select “QR Code” and enter text.
The barcode appears.
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Adjusting layout
In the [Layout] screen, you can make fine adjustments to the layout of the items you inserted.
Select the item for which you want to adjust the layout.
1
In this example, we select a barcode.
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Click [Align Vertical Center of Disc].
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The barcode appears in the vertical center position of the disc.
Once the settings for creating a label are complete, publish the disc.
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