Epson PP-100 User Manual

User’s Guide

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Copyright and Trademarks

No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Seiko Epson Corporation. The information contained herein is designed only for use with this Epson product. Epson is not responsible for any use of this information as applied to other products.

Neither Seiko Epson Corporation nor its affiliates shall be liable to the purchaser of this product or third parties for damages, losses, costs, or expenses incurred by the purchaser or third parties as a result of accident, misuse, or abuse of this product or unauthorized modifications, repairs, or alterations to this product, or (excluding the U.S.) failure to strictly comply with Seiko Epson Corporation's operating and maintenance instructions.

Seiko Epson Corporation shall not be liable for any damages or problems arising from the use of any options or any consumable products other than those designated as Original Epson Products or Epson Approved Products by Seiko Epson Corporation.

Seiko Epson Corporation shall not be held liable for any damage resulting from electromagnetic interference that occurs from the use of any interface cables other than those designated as Epson Approved Products by Seiko Epson Corporation.

EPSON

Microsoft Corporation.

General Notice: Other product names used herein are for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective owners. Epson disclaims any and all rights in those marks.

is a registered trademark and Exceed Your Vision is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation.

and Windows® are registered trademarks, and Windows Vista™ is a trademark of Microsoft

Important Notice and Safety Instructions

Important Note . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Important Safety Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Setting up the product . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Choosing a place for the product. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Using the product. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Handling ink cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Notice for CD/DVD discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Concerning incidental loss arising out of this product . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

About usage limitation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Warnings, Cautions, and Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Chapter 1 Using Your Software

Adding the product. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Overview of EPSON Total Disc Maker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

EPSON Total Disc Maker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

EPSON Total Disc Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

EPSON Total Disc Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Using EPSON Total Disc Maker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Starting EPSON Total Disc Maker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Overview of Printer Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Accessing the printer driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Uninstalling EPSON Total Disc Maker. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Chapter 2 Publishing Discs

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Turning power on/off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Overview of publishing mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Drive settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Printer settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Notice for CD/DVD writing and printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Printing on CDs/DVDs with a commercially available software package. . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Standard Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

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Loading CDs/DVDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Making disc settings and creating labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Publishing discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

External Output Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Loading CDs/DVDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Making disc settings and creating labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Publishing discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Batch Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Loading CDs/DVDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Making disc settings and creating labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Publishing discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Taking Out Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Canceling Publishing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Chapter 3 Replacing Ink Cartridges

Checking the Ink Cartridge Status. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Precautions on Ink Cartridge Replacement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Replacing an Ink Cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Chapter 4 Maintaining Your Product

Checking the Print Head Nozzles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Using the Nozzle Check utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Cleaning the Print Head. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Using the Head Cleaning utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Using the product buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Aligning the Print Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Using the Print Head Alignment utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Correcting the Printing Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Using the Correcting the Printing Position utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Cleaning Your Product. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Cleaning the exterior of the product. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Cleaning the interior of the product . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Cleaning the filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Transporting Your Product. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Chapter 5 Troubleshooting

Diagnosing the Problem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Error indicators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

EPSON Total Disc Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

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Checking Product Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Using EPSON Total Disc Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Print Quality Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Horizontal banding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Vertical misalignment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Banding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Incorrect or missing colors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Blurry or smeared printout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Miscellaneous Printout Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Incorrect or garbled characters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Incorrect margins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Printout has a slight slant. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Printed side is smeared or scuffed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Printing is too slow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Ink adheres to the recording surface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Disc or the CD/DVD Tray Does Not Feed Correctly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Disc does not feed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Multiple discs feed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Disc jams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Writing Problem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

Cannot write to the disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

The Product Does Not Functiont . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

All lights are off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

Lights came on and then went out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

Only the power light is on. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

The ink light is flashing or is on after you replace the cartridge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

Software cannot be installed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

Ink Pad Nearly Full message is displayed by the software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

Appendix A Where To Get Help

Contacting Customer Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Before Contacting Epson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Help for Users in the United States and Canada. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Help for Users in the Europe (EMEA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

Appendix B Product Information

Product Parts and Control Panel Functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

Product Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Ink and Disc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Ink cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

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Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

For using the product. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

Ink cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Mechanical. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

Electrical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

Environmental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Standards and approvals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Lifetime . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

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Important Notice and Safety Instructions

Important Note

You may use the software to operate the EPSON PP-100. You may use the EPSON

PP-100 to copy materials onto disc, 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.

Important Safety Instructions

Read all the instructions in this section before using the product. Also, be sure to follow all

warnings and instructions marked on the product.

Setting up the product

Observe the following when setting up the product:

❏ Do not block or cover the vents and openings in the product.

❏ Use only the type of power source indicated on the product’s label.

❏ Use only the power cord that comes with the product. Use of another cord may result in

fire or electric shock.

❏ The product’s power cord is for use with this product only. Use with other equipment

may result in fire or electric shock.

❏ Be sure the AC power cord meets the relevant local safety standard.

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❏ Avoid using outlets on the same circuit as photocopiers or air control systems that

regularly switch on and off.

❏ Avoid electrical outlets controlled by wall switches or automatic timers.

❏ Keep the entire computer system away from potential sources of electromagnetic

interference, such as loudspeakers or the base units of cordless telephones.

❏ Do not use a damaged or frayed power cord.

Important Notice and Safety Instructions 7

❏ If you use an extension cord with the product, make sure that the total ampere rating of

the devices plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the cord’s ampere rating. Also, make sure that the total ampere rating of all devices plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed the wall outlet’s ampere rating.

❏ Do not attempt to service the product yourself.

❏ Unplug the product and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the

following conditions: The power cord or plug is damaged; liquid has entered the product; the product has been dropped or the casing is damaged; the product does not operate normally or exhibits a distinct change in performance.

❏ If you plan to use the product in Germany, the building installation must be protected by

a 10 or 16 amp circuit breaker to provide adequate short-circuit protection and over-current protection for the product.

❏ When connecting the product to a computer or other device with a cable, ensure the

correct orientation of the connectors. Each connector has only one correct orientation. Inserting a connector in the wrong orientation may damage both devices connected by the cable.

❏ If damage occurs to the plug, replace the cord set or consult a qualified electrician. If

there are fuses in the plug, make sure you replace them with fuses of the correct size and rating.

❏ Commercially available replacement drives do not function on this product.

Choosing a place for the product

Observe the following when choosing a place for the product:

❏ 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 (3.94") between the back of the product and the wall. The product will not operate properly if it is tilted at an angle.

❏ When storing or transporting the product, do not tilt it, stand it on its side, or turn it

upside down. Otherwise, ink may leak from the cartridges.

❏ Leave enough space in front of the product for the disc cover to be fully opened.

❏ Avoid places subject to rapid changes in temperature and humidity. Also, keep the

product away from direct sunlight, strong light, or heat sources.

❏ Avoid places subject to dust, shocks, or vibrations.

Important Notice and Safety Instructions 8

❏ Leave enough room around the product to allow for sufficient ventilation.

❏ Place the product near a wall outlet where the plug can be easily unplugged.

Using the product

Observe the following when using the product:

❏ Do not insert objects in the product.

❏ Take care not to spill liquid on the product.

❏ Do not use aerosol products that contain flammable gases inside or around this

product. Doing so may cause fire.

❏ Always turn the product off using the P power button. When this button is pressed, the

power light flashes. Do not unplug the product or turn off the power to the outlet

until the power light stops flashing.

❏ Leave the ink cartridges installed. Removing the cartridges can dry out the print head

and may prevent the product from printing.

❏ Be careful not to trap your fingers when closing the disc cover.

❏ The product uses galvanized sheet metal and this may cause rusting at the edges;

however, this does not cause any harm to the function of the product.

❏ Do not place any drink or liquid on the product as penetration by liquid inside the

product will cause a malfunction.

Handling ink cartridges

Observe the following when handling the ink cartridges:

❏ Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of children. Do not allow children to drink from or

handle the cartridges.

❏ Do not shake ink cartridges after opening their packages; this can cause leakage.

❏ Be careful when you handle used ink cartridges, as there may be some ink remaining

around the ink supply port. If ink gets on your skin, wash the area thoroughly with soap and water. If ink gets into your eyes, flush them immediately with water. If discomfort or vision problems remain after a thorough flushing, see a doctor immediately.

❏ Do not remove or tear the label on the cartridge; this can cause leakage.

Important Notice and Safety Instructions 9

❏ Install the ink cartridge immediately after you remove it from its package. If you leave a

cartridge unpacked for a long time before using it, normal printing may not be possible.

❏ Use the ink cartridge before the expiration date printed on its package.

❏ Do not dismantle ink cartridges or try to refill them. This could damage the print head.

❏ After bringing an ink cartridge inside from a cold storage site, allow it to warm up at

room temperature for at least three hours before using it.

❏ Store ink cartridges in a cool, dark place.

❏ Do not touch the green IC chip on the side of the cartridge. Doing so may prevent

normal operation and printing.

❏ The IC chip on this ink cartridge retains a variety of cartridge-related information such

as the ink cartridge status, so that the cartridge may be removed and reinserted freely. However, each time the cartridge is inserted, some ink is consumed because the product automatically performs a reliability check.

❏ If you remove an ink cartridge for later use, protect the ink supply area from dirt and

dust, and store it in the same environment as the product. A valve in the ink supply port makes covers or plugs unnecessary, but the ink may stain items that come into contact with this area of the cartridge. Do not touch the ink supply port or the surrounding area.

❏ Do not store ink cartridges with the ink supply area facing down. This may result in ink

leakage. Also, dirt attached to the ink supply area may result in the product not functioning properly.

Notice for CD/DVD discs

Before using the product, operation check should be conducted to make sure the

functionality. Also, back up of the data on the CD/DVD should be taken if needed. Data

may be damaged or lost in the following cases:

-Influence of static or electrical noise

-Incorrect usage

-Malfunction or repair

-Damage due to natural disaster

Epson does not hold any responsibility for lost or damaged data, due to the cause not

limited to the above listed, even the product is under warranty period.

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Concerning incidental loss arising out of this product

Should the expected results from this product, including bundled software, not be obtained,

we cannot compensate for incidental loss arising from that fact, such as expenses required

for use of this product and lost earnings that would have been gained through the use of

this product.

About usage limitation

❏ 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.

❏ When copying a CD or DVD, you must meet the conditions that the work recorded on

the discs do not have a copyright, that you have a copyright for the work, that you have received permission from the author, or that copying of the work on-to the discs is legally approved. Copying of a CD or DVD without meeting these conditions is illegal and should not be done.

❏ This product is for business use and not for household use.

Warnings, Cautions, and Notes

Warnings, Cautions, and Notes in this User's Guide as indicated below have the following

meanings.

Warnings

must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury.

Cautions

must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment.

Notes

contain important information and useful tips on the operation of the product.

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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.

FCC Compliance Statement For American Users

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital

device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide

reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.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. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a

particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or

television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the

user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following

measures:

-Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

-Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

-Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver

is connected.

-Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

For Canadian Users

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

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Chapter 1

Using Your Software

Adding the product

Use the EPSON Total Disc Setup to add the product (CD/DVD publisher) to the computer.

1. Select Start - All Programs (or Programs) - EPSON Total Disc Maker - EPSON Total Disc Setup.

The EPSON Total Disc Setup will start.

2. Click Add.

3. Select the product to be added from CD/DVD Publisher List, then click Next.

4. Enter name and click OK.

Adding the product is complete.

Overview of EPSON Total Disc Maker

The EPSON Total Disc Maker software included with the product allows you to write or copy CDs/DVDs, create CD/DVD labels, and publish CDs/DVDs.

EPSON Total Disc Maker

EPSON Total Disc Maker lets you write CDs/DVDs and print CD/DVD labels. The process used to write CDs/DVDs and print CD/DVD labels is called "Publish" in the EPSON Total Disc Maker program. Using EPSON Total Disc Maker, you can also duplicate CDs/DVDs.

EPSON Total Disc Monitor

EPSON Total Disc Monitor is a utility that monitors the product and gives you information about its current status.

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EPSON Total Disc Setup

EPSON Total Disc Setup is a utility to register the product to the computer.

Using EPSON Total Disc Maker

Use EPSON Total Disc Maker to do the following:

❏ Writing data to DVDs, data to CDs, music to CDs, music and data to CDs, or video to

CDs, or copying CD/DVDs.

❏ Creating and editing CD/DVD labels.

Starting EPSON Total Disc Maker

Click Start, point to All Programs (Windows XP) or Programs (Windows 2000), point to EPSON Total Disc Maker, and then click EPSON Total Disc Maker.

For more information, select Help from the Help menu in this software.

Overview of Printer Driver

The printer driver lets you choose from a wide variety of settings to get the best printing results.

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Accessing the printer driver

You can access the printer driver from most Windows applications and the Windows Start menu.

To make settings that apply only to the application you are using, access the printer driver from that application.

To make settings that apply to all your Windows applications, access the printer driver from the Start menu.

Refer to the following sections to access the printer driver.

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From Windows applications

1. Click Print or Print Setup in the File menu.

2. In the window that appears, click Printer, Setup, Options, Preferences, or Properties. (Depending on your application, you may need to click one or a combination of these buttons.)

From the Start menu

1. Windows XP: Click Start, Control Panel, then click Printers and Faxes. (If the Control Panel is in Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware, then click Printers and Faxes.)

Windows 2000:

Click Start, point to Settings, then click Printers or Printers and Faxes.

2. Select the printer, then click Printing Preferences in the File menu.

Getting information through online help

You can access online help for items in the printer driver from your application or the Windows Start menu. & See “Accessing the printer driver” on page 14.

In the printer driver window, try one of the following procedures.

❏ Right-click the item, then click Help.

❏ Click the button at the top right of the window, then click the item (for Windows XP

and 2000 only).

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Uninstalling EPSON Total Disc Maker

You can uninstall applications you do not need. Follow the steps below.

Note:

❏ To uninstall applications, you must log on as a user with administrative privileges (belonging to

the Administrators group).

❏ When installing the application, various Microsoft components may be installed. Some of them

may not be uninstalled when uninstalling the application.

1. Windows XP: Click Start, and then select Control Panel.

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Windows 2000:

Click Start, point to Settings, and then select Control Panel.

2. Double-click the Add or Remove Programs icon.

3. Choose the software you want to uninstall from the list of programs.

4. Click Change/Remove.

5. When the confirmation message appears, click Yes.

6. Follow the on-screen instructions.

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Chapter 2

Publishing Discs

Introduction

This section guides you through the procedures for creating and printing CDs/DVDs.

Note:

For information on CDs/DVDs, see the following section. & See “Discs” on page 90.

Turning power on/off

This section describes how to turn on/off power.

Turning power on

1. Connect the power cable.

2. Press P power button until the power light flashes.

Power light flashes in green, then stays on.

Turning power off

Press the P power button for more than 1 second. The power light will flash in green then turn off; then power is turned off.

Caution:

❏ Fan will operate after turning power off, but it will automatically stop after 15 minutes.

❏ If the product is operating, wait for 10 seconds after operation is stopped, then turn off

power.

❏ The product may not be recognized by the computer when the power is turned back on

while fan is operating. In this case, disconnect the USB cable and connect it again.

Note’

❏ If turning off the product while power on the PC is on, follow the procedure below. If the product

is turned off without following the procedure, data in the PC maybe damages.

If Total Disc Maker, Total Disc Monitor, or Total Disc Setup is running, close the application.

2. Double click "Safely Remove Hardware" on the task tray.

3. Select DVD drive on the product and select Stop.

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❏ The product may not be recognized by the computer when turning the power back on while fan

is operating. In this case, disconnect the USB cable and connect it again.

Overview of publishing mode

To write data to CDs/DVDs and to print labels that you created/edited are called “Publish” in EPSON Total Disc Maker. The product has three kinds of publishing modes.

Standard Mode

This mode uses Stacker 1 as the input source, and Stacker 2 or 4 as the output source.

When Stacker 2 is selected as the output source, up to 50 CDs/DVDs can be created at once. Also, if you refill discs to the input stacker and take out published discs from the output stacker at the same time, up to 1000 CDs/DVDs can be published in a single job.

If Stacker 4 is selected as output source, discs can be removed without stopping the product while running a job.

Note:

This mode does not use Stacker 3.

& See “Standard Mode” on page 22.

External Output Mode

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This mode uses Stacker 1 and 2 as the input sources, and Stacker 4 as the output source.

Different types of discs (CD and DVD) can be loaded into each of the 2 stackers and can create different types of discs. This is ideal for creating small batches of discs at once.

If Auto is selected for Input Stacker setting, up to 100 CDs/DVDs can be created at once. If a setting other than Auto is selected, up to 50 CDs/DVDs can be created at once.

Since discs are ejected to Stacker 4, discs can be removed without stopping the product while running a job.

Note:

This mode does not use Stacker 3.

& See “External Output Mode” on page 30.

Batch Mode

This mode uses Stacker 1 and 2 as the input source, and Stacker 2 and 3 as the output sources.

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You can create up to 100 CDs/DVDs at once without refilling and taking out discs while publishing. To use this mode, you need to place Stacker 3 into the product.

Note:

This mode does not use Stacker 4.

& See “Batch Mode” on page 40.

Drive settings

Drive to be used

Select Drive to Use from the following.

Use Both

Use both Drive 1 and 2 to write data. Job will be efficiently processed by using 2 drives. If trouble occurrs on either drive and it cannot write data, other drive will be used automatically.

Use Drive 1 Only

Use only Drive 1.

Use Drive 2 Only

Use only Drive 2.

Number of write retries

Select 0 to 9 for the Number of write retries.

the Number of write retries is a setting to retry writing if a write error occurs.

Setting the Number of write retries will enable the job to continue without pausing if a write error occurrs.

Printer settings

Printer name

Select Printer Name

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Show error mark on discs that experience errors

If you check this check box, an error mark will be printed on any disc with a write error. This is useful to identify the disc which encountered the write error.

The disc with the write error will be ejected to different stackers depending on the print mode.

❏ Standard Mode: Ejected to Stacker 4

❏ External Output Mode: Ejected to Stacker 4

❏ Batch Mode: Ejected to Stacker 2 or 3

Note:

The error mark will not be printed in the following cases.

❏ The job was cancelled

❏ An incorrect disc type was found in the stacker

❏ Fatal error

❏ Not enough ink was left to print the error mark

Notice for CD/DVD writing and printing

❏ Store the stacker out of direct sunlight. A warped or damaged stacker may stop the

product from operating normally.

❏ Use only CDs/DVDs labeled as suitable for printing, for example “Printable on the label

surface” or “Printable with ink jet printers.”

❏ For more details on handling CDs/DVDs and for guidelines for writing data to

CDs/DVDs, refer to your CD/DVD documentation.

❏ Do not print on the CD/DVD before writing your data to it. If you do, fingerprints, dirt, or

scratches on the surface may cause errors while writing data.

❏ When using the product for the first time after storing it for a long time or after an error,

dead pixels or ink stains may appears and print quality may be reduced. If publishing large a number of discs, check print quality of the first disc published. If a dead pixel is found, run Head Cleaning.

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❏ When writing and printing discs separately, its is recommended to print after writing. If

you write discs after printing, ink may cause discs to stick to each other and result in a transport error, or dirt, stains, or scratches on the disc may cause a write error.

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❏ Printing on rib area may result in ink sticking, disc sticking, or color loss.

❏ Try to test print on a spare CD/DVD, and check the printed surface after waiting for one

full day, especially before printing a large amount of CDs/DVDs.

❏ After printing the first copy, check the print quality to see if any dots are missing.

❏ Before using or touching the printed surface of your CDs/DVDs, make sure they are

completely dry and keep them out of direct sunlight.

❏ Depending on the CD/DVD type, smearing may occur, depending on the level of color

saturation.

❏ If the printed surface is sticky even after it has dried, the color saturation level may be

too high. In that case, lower the level of the color saturation in the Color Settings dialog box of the printer driver.

❏ Moisture on the printable surface may cause smearing.

❏ When using Epson specified discs, High Speed can not be selected.

❏ Reprinting on the same CD/DVD may not improve the print quality.

❏ Be sure to clean the inside of the stacker before using.

❏ Please check disc before printing, as the size of the receptor may vary.

❏ Ink may not bond if printed outside the receptor.

❏ Turning the product on or off while a disc is in the printer tray may cause a malfunction.

Make sure the disc is removed before turning the product on or off.

❏ Data may be lost depending on the disc or storing condition; therefore, store important

data on multiple discs. Epson does not guarantee the data against loss.

❏ Do not insert a disc between DVD drive 1 and DVD drive 2, as you may not be able to

remove it.

❏ Do not insert an object like a screwdriver or clip into the CD/DVD slots as this may

cause a malfunction.

❏ Do not use a disc created with this product with an auto loading mechanism, drive with

holding mechanism of more than 33 mm in diameter, or automotive equipment. Depending on the environment used, printing surface may stick.

❏ A published CD/DVD may not be readable on another type of drive or player due to

compatibility.

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❏ The quality of the blank disc determines write quality. It is recommended to use only the

specified disc type.

❏ It is recommended that you run a compare while writing data.

❏ Making a backup is recommended if the data is important. Recorded data may degrade

over long storing periods. It is recommended to make backups periodically.

❏ Do not shock or vibrate the product while reading or writing, as this may result in

malfunction of the drive or make the disc unusable.

❏ Do not use a cracked, warped, or deformed discs because it may break in pieces inside

the product and cause malfunction or injury.

❏ A disc may become unreadable or unwritable if it has a small scratch or dirt; therefore,

please handle it with care.

❏ Do not touch both surfaces when holding a disc.

❏ Created discs may not be readable in some players.

❏ The completed job display of EPSON Total Disc Monitor shows the number of

successes, number of failures, and number of discs printed.

Printing on CDs/DVDs with a commercially available software package

When you print on CDs/DVDs with a commercially available software package that supports CD/DVD printing, you have to make the following settings.

Size 124 x 124 mm (4.88 x 4.88")

Type CD/DVD Label, CD/DVD Premium Label, or EPSON

Specified CD/DVD Label

Margins on all sides 2 mm (0.08")

Standard Mode

Loading CDs/DVDs

Follow the steps below to load CDs/DVDs.

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Note:

❏ Do not open disc cover while running a job (busy indicator is flashing), unless the application

instructs to add or remove discs. This may affect write quality or print quality. Also, for safety reason, do not put your hands inside the product while beeping as arm is still moving.

❏ Beep will sound if you open disc cover while running a job, and the job will pause. Closing the

disc cover automatically resume the job.

❏ Pause a job if you need to open the disc cover.

1. Open the disc cover.

2. Take out Stacker 1.

3. Fan a stack of discs to prevent them from sticking together. Be careful not to scratch the recording side of the disc.

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4. Load CDs/DVDs into Stacker 1 with the printable side facing up.

Caution:

Do not load the discs above the red line marked on the stacker; otherwise, the discs or

product may be damaged.

5. Insert Stacker 1.

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6. Close the disc cover.

Caution:

❏ Do not yank Stacker 4 when pulling it out to remove published discs.

❏ Do not remove Stacker 4 when the Stacker 4 LED is flashing fast. Discs may be

damaged.

❏ Unlock the lock lever when using Stacker 4.

❏ If you use Stacker 4 for output, do not install Stacker 3.

Making disc settings and creating labels

After loading discs into the stacker, access EPSON Total Disc Maker to make settings for writing discs, and create the labels printed on the discs.

Accessing EPSON Total Disc Maker

Click Start, point to All Programs (Windows XP) or Programs (Windows 2000), point to EPSON Total Disc Maker, and then click EPSON Total Disc Maker.

To learn how to use EPSON Total Disc Maker, go to the Help menu.

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Publishing discs

The following instructions explain how to publish CDs/DVDs.

Note:

❏ Be sure to let CDs and DVDs to dry completely before using them or touching the printed

surface. Allow Epson specified discs to dry for at least 1 hour and other types of discs for at least 24 hours.

❏ If the print position is misaligned, adjust it using the printer driver. For details, refer to the printer

driver Help.

❏ If the ink smears, adjust the color saturation. For details, refer to the printer driver Help.

Making the stacker settings

1. Make sure that the product is turned on, and the product and computer are properly connected.

2. Start EPSON Total Disc Setup, select Properties from Edit menu.

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3. Select Standard Mode for Publish Mode.

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4. Select the type of discs that you loaded into the stacker.

5. Click OK.

Publishing Discs

1. Make the publish settings on the Publish screen of EPSON Total Disc Maker. For details, see Help for EPSON Total Disc Maker.

Note:

To access Help for EPSON Total Disc Maker, select Help from the Help menu.

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2. Click the Publish button.

Caution:

❏ Do not open the disc cover while the product is publishing discs, unless the application

instructs to add or remove discs. This may affect write quality or print quality. Also, do not put your hands inside the product while beeping as arm is still moving.

❏ If you need to open the disc cover, pause or cancel your job before opening the disc

cover.

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External Output Mode

Loading CDs/DVDs

Follow the steps below to load CDs/DVDs.

1. Open the disc cover.

2. Take out Stacker 1.

3. Fan a stack of discs to prevent them from sticking together. Be careful not to scratch the recording side of the disc.

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