Epson PP-100N User Guide

User’s Guide
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Trademarks

Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista, Windows Server, and Internet Explorer are registered trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation.
Adobe is a trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated.
EPSON is a registered trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation in Japan and other countries/regions.
Other product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

Marks used in this guide

The following marks are used in this guide to indicate important information.
Indicates information with which you must comply when using this product. Ignoring this information and mishandling the product may cause it to fail or malfunction.
Indicates an additional explanation or information we want you to know.

Screens Procedures in this guide

Unless otherwise indicated, the Windows screens appearing in this guide are Vista screens.

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 Procedures in this guide..............................2
Organization of this manual.....................................3
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
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.................................................................27
Registering the product ..................................32
Checking and changing user information ...35
Checking user information .....................................35
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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
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
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 Product144
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 .............................. 162
Product specifications...................................162
Basic specifications................................................. 162
Ink and Disc ................................................... 167
Ink cartridges..........................................................167
Discs .........................................................................167
Checking maintenance information........... 123
Checking device information ............................... 123
Downloading operation log.................................. 124
Changing the ink cartridge.......................... 125
Checking the ink levels .........................................125
Replacing the ink cartridges.................................126
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Before Using This Product

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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
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
http://www.epson.com/
Importer: EPSON EUROPE B.V.
Address: Azië building, Atlas ArenA,
Hoogoorddreef 5,
1101 BA Amsterdam Zuidoost
The Netherlands
http://www.epson.com/europe.html
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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

2
1
4
5
3
1
4
2
3
5
Front
1 Control panel
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.
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).
Part Names and Functions
Back
4Power button
Use to turn the product on and off.
5Disc cover
Open when loading or taking out discs.
1 Ethernet interface connector
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.
4Security slot
Allows you to attach a commercially available antitheft wire.
5 Air 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
4
2
1
5
6
7
9
8
10
3
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
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.
7Lock 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
Use Stacker 2 as a disc input or output stacker. Holds up to about 50 discs.
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Control panel
2 3
1
4
5 6
7
8910
/
1Power LED
Flashes and turns on when the power is turned on.
2BUSY LED
Part Names and Functions
Flashes when a job
3ERROR 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
Moves to different menus.
8CANCEL button
Cancels the selection.
9 buttons
*
is being processed or a job is being received.
Moves the digit when you change the IP address.
10 MENU button
Displays the top menu.
*
Job: Processing performed by this product, such as writing and printing data
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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
Powe r 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
Notes
Top menu
Cover unlocked
Notes

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.
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.
Press the button.
2
When the disc cover lock is unlocked, “Disc cover can be opened” appears on the LCD.
If the disc cover is not opened within 5 seconds after the lock is unlocked, the disc cover is locked again.
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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
Stacker 1
Stacker 2

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.
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 (32 bit, SP3 or later)Home Edition/Professional
Windows Vista (32 bit/64 bit, SP2 or later)Home Basic/Home Premium/Business/Enterprise/Ultimate
Windows 7 (32 bit/64 bit, SP1 or later)Home Premium/Professional/Enterprise/Ultimate
Windows 8 (32 bit/64 bit)
Windows 8 Pro (32 bit/64 bit)
Windows 8.1 (32 bit/64 bit)
Windows 8.1 Pro (32 bit/64 bit)
OS (Operating system)
Windows Server 2003 (32 bit, SP2 or later)Standard/Enterprise
Windows Server 2003 R2 (32 bit, SP2 or later)Standard/Enterprise
Windows Server 2008 (32 bit/64 bit, SP2 or later)Standard/Enterprise
Windows Server 2008 R2 (64 bit, SP1 or later)Standard/Enterprise
Windows Server 2012 (64 bit)Standard/Essentials
Windows Server 2012 R2 (64 bit)Standard/Essentials
Preparation
CPU
Memory
Windows XP Windows Vista Windows 7 Windows 8 Windows 8.1 Windows Server 2003 Windows Server 2003 R2
Windows Server 2008 Windows Server 2008 R2 Windows Server 2012 Windows Server 2012 R2
Windows XP Windows Server 2003 Windows Server 2003 R2
Windows Vista Windows 7 32bit Windows 8 32bit Windows 8.1 32 bit
Windows 7 64bit Windows 8 64bit Windows 8.1 64 bit Windows Server 2008 Windows Server 2008 R2 Windows Server 2012 Windows Server 2012 R2
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
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Windows XP 10 GB or more
HDD available space
Display
Interfaces
Windows Server 2003 Windows Server 2003 R2
Windows Vista 25 GB or more
Windows 7 32 bit Windows 8 32 bit Windows 8.1 32 bit
Windows 7 64 bit Windows 8 64 bit Windows 8.1 64 bit
Windows Server 2008 Windows Server 2008 R2
Windows Server 2012 Windows Server 2012 R2
12.9 GB or more
26 GB or more
30 GB or more
50 GB or more
170 GB or more
XGA (1024 x 768 pixels) or higher
65,536 colors or more
Ethernet interface
This interface must meet one of the standards below.
100Base-TX
1000Base-T
Software
Miscellaneous
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.
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.
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Installation

Notes
Notes
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)
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supplied with the product into an optical drive of the client computer that can read DVDs.
Preparation
When the AutoPlay window is displayed, click [Run InstallNavi.EXE] to proceed with operation.
Click [EPSON Total Disc Maker] when the screen shown below is displayed.
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If the screen is not displayed, click [Start] ( ) - [Computer], and double-click the DVD -ROM icon to open the DVD. Next, double-click the InstallNavi.EXE icon in the DVD-ROM.
When [User Account Control] screen is displayed, click [Allow]. When asked for an administrator password, enter the password to proceed with operation.
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Click [Next].
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Carefully read the license agreement, and if you agree, select [I accept the terms of the
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license agreement], and click [Next].
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Verify the folder where you want to install the software, and click [Next].
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To change the folder, click [Change] and specify the folder, and then click [Next].
Insert a check mark for [EPSON PP-100N (Network connection)], and then click [Next].
Notes
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Check that [Complete] is selected, and click [Next].
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Preparation
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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