HP OptiPrinter PRO 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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ERITY 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 000 119 (Rev 1.01)

Production Standard

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VERITY SYSTEMS LTD V

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Aldershot
Hampshire
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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 CONNECTING YOUR OPTIPRINTER PRO 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

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 Colour…………………………………………………………………... 20

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

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

10.6 Calibration……………………………………………………………... 23-25

Section 11 ERRORS 26

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Section 12 TECHNICAL SUPPORT 27

Appendix A

CorelDRAW & Photoshop………………………………………….. 28
Create a Page………………………………………………………… 28
Introducing the Mask……………………………………………….. 28
Understanding the Mask Interface……………………………….. 29-31
Mask Type………………………………………………………. 29
Enable Mask……………………………………………………. 29
Standard Area Settings……………………………………….
Hub Area Settings…………………………………………….. 30
Mask Origin…………………………………………………….. 31
Parameter Unit…………………………………………………. 31
Templates……………………………………………………………... 31

Appendix B

OTHER GRAPHICS SOFTWARE PACKAGES 28-34

29-30

Recommendations 32

Standard Terms & Conditions 33-36

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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
colourful 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 colour inkjet printing

• Laser-sharp printing

• Perfect clean crisp graphics

• High speed printing

• 4800 dpi resolution with 16.7 million colours

• 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

Colour: 4800 x 1200 optimised dpi colour printing on premium

photo papers with 1200 x 1200 dpi input dpi resolution.
Full colour spectrum of 16.7 million colours.
HP PhotoREt III Colour Management System

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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 colour coverage @ normal, inkjet quality approx.*
24 seconds per disc

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

52 seconds per disc

100% full colour 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-Colour 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 Colour 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

hole on
CD tray

(Fig 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, colour 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

adaptor
part into
locator

hole

Fig. 6 Fig. 5

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SECTION 7: INSTALLING THE PRINTER SOFTWARE

Note:

Your OptiPrinter PRO should not be connected to your PC during the initial software
installation. If connected, remove the USB and power cables from the printer. There
may be variations in the following instructions depending on operating system (2000 or XP)
and configuration.

1. Place the Printer Driver CD into the CD-ROM drive of your PC. The Verity_OptiPrinter Pro

installation wizard should automatically start.

2. Follow the on-screen instructions, clicking Next when prompted. When prompted, click

Install to begin installation.

3. The Digital Signature Not Found message box will appear (see Fig.11). You will be asked if

you wish to continue installation, select Yes. In Windows XP, select Continue Anyway.

4. On the final screen click Finish.

5. Connect the OptiPrinter Pro to your PC via the USB cable.

6. Connect the power cable to the back of the OptiPrinter Pro and plug into the power supply.

Switch on the printer.

7. If the Digital Signature Not Found message box appears again, select Yes to continue

installation. In Windows XP, select Continue Anyway.

8. The Found New Hardware box will appear on screen, which will search for the driver. In

Windows XP select No, not at this time and click Next.

9. At the next box, select Install the software automatically (Recommended) and click Next.

10. If the Digital Signature Not Found message box appears again, select Yes to continue

installation. In Windows XP, select Continue Anyway.

11. When prompted, click Finish.

Fig. 11

Note:

The message, which appears above, is merely precautionary from Windows and it is not
necessary to stop the installation.

Note:

If your PC does not recognize the new OptiPrinter PRO hardware when you first connect it
to your PC, you should load the print driver via the Add Printer icon on your Printer
settings:

a. Place the Print Drive CD into your PC’s CD-ROM drive
b. On you PC’s desktop, select Start, Settings and Printers

c. Double click the Add Printer icon and follow the on screen instructions

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