HP (Hewlett-Packard) Inkjet Printer User Manual

OptiPrinter PRO CD/DVD Inkjet Printer

OPERATING & MAINTENANCE

COMPLETE SOLUTIONS FOR ON-DEMAND CD & DVD PRODUCTION

Photo-Quality CD/DVD Inkjet Printer

MANUAL

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SYSTEMS, INC.

5441 Merchant Circle, Unit A

Placerville

California

95667

United States

9363

9395

Email: [e-mail]

Thank you for purchasing a Verity Systems

OptiPrinter PRO

OPERATING & MAINTENANCE MANUAL

Document Reference No. TP 000 120 (Rev 1.01)

Production Standard

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VERITY SYSTEMS LTD VERITY

2 Eastern Road
Aldershot
Hampshire
GU12 4TD
United Kingdom

Tel: [phone] Tel: (530) 626­Fax: [phone] Fax: (530) 626­Email: [e-mail]

www.veritysystems.com

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WARNING

To avoid electrical shock hazards, unit covers should only be removed by authorized
personnel.

© COPYRIGHT

This document is the property of Verity Systems and it may not be reproduced, copied
or exhibited to a third party without the written permission of Verity Systems.

Verity Systems reserves the right to amend or modify the specifications and design
criteria applying to these products.

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SOFTWARE WARRANTY (LIMITED)

If you discover physical defects in the media on which the software is distributed
or in the User’s Manual, Verity Systems will replace the media or manual for a
period of ninety (90) days after the purchase by the retail customer. You must
return the disk or manual to Verity Systems or an authorized Verity Systems
dealer within the warranty period accompanied by proof of purchase.

VERITY SYSTEMS DISCLAIMS ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES ON THE
PRODUCT, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY, PERFORMANCE AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE. Verity Systems WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY BUG, ERROR,
OMISSION, DEFECT, DEFICIENCY, OR NONCONFORMITY IN ANY
SOFTWARE. AS A RESULT, THE SOFTWARE IS SOLD “AS IS”, AND THE

PURCHASER ASSUMES THE ENTIRE RISK AS TO ITS QUALITY AND
PERFORMANCE.

VERITY SYSTEMS SHALL IN NO EVENT BE LIABLE FOR DIRECT,
INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, CONTINGENT OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES RESULTING FROM ANY DEFECT IN THE SOFTWARE OR ITS
DOCUMENTATION INCLUDING DAMAGES FROM LOSS OF DATA, EVEN IF
VERITY SYSTEMS OR AN AUTHORIZED VERITY SYSTEMS DEALER HAS
BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. YOU AGREE
THAT VERITY SYSTEMS’ LIABILITY, ARISING OUT OF CONTRACT,
NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY IN TORT OR WARRANTY SHALL NOT
EXCEED ANY AMOUNTS PAID BY YOU FOR THIS PRODUCT.

Any written or oral information or advice given by Verity Systems dealers,
distributors, agents or employees will in no way increase the scope of this
warranty. Nor may you rely on such oral or written communication. Some
states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of implied warranties or
liability for incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or
exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal
rights, and you may also have other rights that vary from state to state.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section 1 INTRODUCTION 7-8

1.1 Overview………………………………………………………………. 7

1.2 Features……………………………………………………………….. 7

1.3 Specifications………………………………………………………… 7-8

Section 2 BOX CONTENTS 8

Section 3 POWER ON 9

Section 4 BUTTONS & LIGHTS 9-10

4.1 Cancel Button…………………………………………………………. 9

4.2 Print Cartridge Status Light………………………………………… 9

4.3 Resume Button & Light………………………………………………9

4.4 Power Button & light………………………………………………… 9

4.5 CD Tray Button……………………………………………………….. 10

Section 5 INSERTING A CD INTO THE OPTIPRINTER PRO 10-11

5.1 Inserting a Standard CD/DVD………………………………………. 10

5.2 Inserting a CD Business Card & Mini Disc………………………. 10-11

Section 6 INSERTING/CHANGING PRINT CARTRIDGES 11

Section 7 INSTALLING PRINTER SOFTWARE 12-13

Section 8 INSTALLING DISCUS (Graphics Software) 13

Section 9 USING DISCUS & PRINTING A CD 13-16

Section 10

SETTING PRINTER PREFERENCES 17-25

10.1 Paper/Quality……………………………………………………….…. 17-18

10.2 Basics.……………………………………………………………….…. 18-19

10.3 Color…………………………………………………………………... 20

10.4 Services…………………………………………………………………21

10.5 Mask Settings………………………………………………………… 21-22

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10.6 Calibration……………………………………………………………... 23-26

Section 11 ERRORS 27

Section 12 TECHNICAL SUPPORT 28

Appendix A

CorelDRAW & Photoshop………………………………………….. 29
Create a Page………………………………………………………… 29
Introducing the Mask……………………………………………….. 29
Understanding the Mask Interface……………………………….. 30
Mask Type……………………………………………………….
Enable Mask……………………………………………………. 30
Standard Area Settings……………………………………….
Hub Area Settings…………………………………………….. 31-32
Mask Origin…………………………………………………….. 32
Parameter Unit…………………………………………………. 32
Templates……………………………………………………………... 32

Appendix B

OTHER GRAPHICS SOFTWARE PACKAGES 29-32

30

30-31

Recommendations 33

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SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION

1.1 Overview

Verity Systems, world leading developers & manufacturers of optical disc duplication & printing
systems, has launched a brand new, drawer mechanism CD/DVD printer: the OptiPrinter PRO.

Working in partnership with Hewlett-Packard, the OptiPrinter PRO brings professional print quality to
the in-house production of CDs, DVDs, CD Business Cards and Mini CDs, delivering outstanding
photo quality images directly onto the surface of discs, enabling customers to choose colorful
backgrounds and images that reflect their company.

What’s more, the OptiPrinter PRO has been specifically designed to provide maximum versatility and
high-speed printing and can be used in a variety of settings. The PC-based OptiPrinter PRO offers
professional desktop printing for the low volume/small business user, while the OptiPrinter PRO can
also be used in conjunction with an autoloader or automated disc duplicator for fast, unattended
printing of greater quantities.

1.2 Features

• Professional, photo quality CD & DVD inkjet printer

• Desk-top printer

• Combine with autoloader

• Direct to surface color inkjet printing

• Laser-sharp printing

• Perfect clean crisp graphics

• High speed printing

• 4800 dpi resolution with 16.7 million colors

• Uses standard, off-the-shelf standard HP print cartridges

• Hewlett-Packard inkjet Technology

• Ultra small ink drops (about 32 per dot)

1.3 Specifications

Minimum System

Requirements: Windows 2000: Pentium 133MHz, 64Mb RAM;

Windows XP: Pentium 233 MHz, 128 Mb RAM

Power Requirement: 100 to 240 VAC, 50/60Hz

Environment: Recommended operating temperature: 15 to 365 °C

Recommended operating humidity: 20 to 80% RH non­condensing

Dimensions: Width: 17.6” (447mm) Depth: 14” (356mm) Height: 6” (152.4mm)

Net Weight: 5.5kg/12.12lbs (approx. without cartridges)

Media Support: Prints directly onto the surface of inkjet printable 120mm CDs &

DVDs, 86x61mm rectangular and 80mm x 61mm & 80mm x
x63mm saddle CD business cards & 80mm mini discs

Connectivity: Bi Universal Serial Bus. 2.0 Full Speed (USB), centronics parallel

IEEE-1284 compliant.

Maximum Resolution: Black: Up to 1200 dpi

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Color: 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi color printing on premium photo

papers with 1200 x 1200 dpi input dpi resolution.
Full color spectrum of 16.7 million colors.
HP PhotoREt III Color Management System

Print Speed: 25% mono coverage @ normal, text quality approx.* 16
seconds per disc
25% mono coverage @ normal, inkjet quality approx.* 19

seconds per disc
100% full color coverage @ normal, inkjet quality approx.*
24 seconds per disc

100% full color coverage @ best Inkjet (PhotoRet) approx.* 52

seconds per disc

100% full color coverage @ photo quality (PhotoRet), approx.*

134 seconds per disc

(*Speeds given are approximations and are dependant on file size,

disc coverage and processing speed)

Cartridges: Dual Ink Cartridges: Standard HP Black Print Cartridge C6656;

Standard HP Tri-Color Print Cartridge C6657 or Standard HP

Photo Print Cartridges C6658

SECTION 2: BOX CONTENTS

Carefully remove your Verity Systems OptiPrinter PRO from its shipping carton and verify that all parts
are present. If there are missing or damaged parts contact Verity Systems or an authorized distributor
immediately.

You should find the following:

Ø Verity Systems OptiPrinter PRO
Ø Power Cable
Ø USB Cable
Ø Quick Start Guide
Ø CD, including Printer Driver, User Manual, Test Image, Templates
Ø 2 Blank Printable CDs
Ø One Black & One Color Cartridge
Ø Discus Graphics Software CD

Note:

Be sure to remove all pieces of protective tape. Remove the tape holding down the printer lid.
Open the lid and remove the piece of foam holding the CD Tray in place.

Note:

If your Verity Systems OptiPrinter PRO is damaged during shipment, please contact the freight
carrier first, then, contact your distributor or Verity Systems. You should save your shipping
materials so that if the need arises, you can return your OptiPrinter PRO for service. This
packaging was designed specifically for shipping your OptiPrinter PRO. Other packaging may
not be suitable.

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SECTION 3: POWER ON

1. Connect the power cable to the printer and plug into the power supply.

2. Power up the OptiPrinter PRO by pressing the Power Button. (See Fig. 1)

3. The Power Button light will flash for a short period then remain illuminated.

SECTION 4: BUTTONS & LIGHTS

The Printer Buttons let you turn the printer on & off, cancel a print job, open & close tray or resume
printing. The lights give you visual clues about the status of the printer.

Print Cancel Button

CD Tray Button

Print Cartridge Status Light

4.3 Resume Button & Light

4.4 Power Button & Light

4.1 Print Cancel Button

Pressing the Print Cancel Button cancels the current print job.

3.2 Print Cartridge Status Light

This light flashes when a print cartridge is low in ink or incorrectly installed, or the printer’s
top cover is open.

This light will flash when an action is required such as loading a CD or clearing a CD jam.
When the action is completed, press the Resume Button to continue printing.

The OptiPrinter Pro also has a multiple print capability. If a multiple print command is sent
from a PC, the first CD is printed as normal. Then when the CD tray is ejected, the resume
light will flash. Place a new CD into the tray and press the Resume button. The CD tray will

retract and the CD will be printed and so on for the number of copies requested.

The Power Button turns the printer on and off. It may take a few seconds for the printer to turn
on after you press the Power button. The green light flashes when the printer is processing.

Power Button & Light

Fig. 1

Resume Button & Light

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Position the CD so that the

Part 1

Part 2

Fit Part 1

the CD

tray

Caution!

Always use the Power button to turn the printer on and off. Using a power strip, surge
protector, or a wall-mounted switch to turn the printer on and off may cause printer
failure.

4.5 CD Tray Button

Pressing this button will slide the CD tray back and forth into the printer.

SECTION 5: INSERTING A CD INTO THE PRINTER

5.1 Standard (120mm) CDs & DVDs

With your OptiPrinter PRO switched on, push the CD Tray Button on the front of the printer
(see Fig.1 on the previous page) and the CD tray will slide out. Place a CD onto the tray
ensuring that the disc sits against the two pins at the front of the tray as shown below in Fig. 2

When you send your image to printer, the CD Tray will tray slide back into the printer and
printing will commence.

5.2 CD Business Cards & Mini Discs (option)

The OptiPrinter PRO will also print directly onto inkjet printable CD Business Cards
(rectangular and saddle/hockey rink) and Mini Discs, via the special adaptors (Fig. 3), which
can be purchased separately (see your dealer for details). The adaptors come in two parts.

1. Open the CD tray by pressing the CD tray button on the front of the printer.

2. Place Part 1 of the adaptor onto the CD tray making sure that the 2 pins on the tray fit
snugly into the corresponding holes on the adaptor part (Fig. 4).

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Fig. 3

edge of the CD sits against the
edge of the two pins.

Fig. 2

onto the 2
locating
pins on

Fig. 4

OptiPrinter PRO CD/DVD Inkjet Printer

Locator

Fit

3. Open the printer cover

4. Using your hand, slowly slide the CD tray back into the printer until approximately 1
inch of the CD tray remains protruding from the front of the printer.

5. Fit Part 2 of the adaptor matching the pin on the adaptor to the hole on the CD tray (Fig

hole on
CD tray

5 & Fig. 6).

6. Close the printer cover and press the CD tray button so that the CD tray slides out.

7. Place the inkjet printable CD Business Card or Mini Disc into the adaptor, ensuring that
it sits completely flat (Fig. 6).

8. As the tray slides back into the printer, Part 2 of the adaptor closes against the discs
and holds it securely in place for printing.

SECTION 6: INSERTING/CHANGING THE PRINT CARTRIDGES

1. Press the Power Button to turn on the printer

2. Open the top cover

3. Lift the print cartridge latch to the open position (Fig. 7)

4. Slide the print cartridge out of the cradle (Fig. 8)

5. Remove the plastic tape from the print cartridge (Fig. 9)

6. Hold the cartridge so that the copper strip is on the bottom and rear

7. Slide the cartridge firmly into the cradle, color on the left, black on the right. (Fig. 10)

8. Push down the print cartridge latch until it snaps closed. Close the top cover.

Fig. 8 Fig. 7

Fig. 9 Fig. 10

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adaptor
part into
locator
hole

Fig. 6 Fig. 5