MF Digital P55 User Manual

Rev. 6-22-07

Unpacking and Inspection

The packing-case contains the following items, as well as the P-55 itself. Please make certain that
all the items are present.

Accessories for P-55

"Before Getting Started" x1

Ribbon set x1
(Set of ink ribbon and re-transfer ribbon)

Blank media (CD-R) 10-pack of discs x1 Printer cable x1, USB cable x1

Utility Software CD-ROM x1

(including Operation Manual, Printer

Driver and Disc Label Editor)

Printed by P-55 (PHOTO)

Label print sample printed by P-55

Printed by P-55 (COLOR)

AC power cable

(For U.S.A. and Canada)

(For Europe)

Unpacking and Inspection

To prevent the product from being damaged in shipment, cushioning materials and xing metal are
used to secure the internal parts to the unit. Make sure all those protection materials are removed
before use. For the future shipment, keep the xing metal and packing (3 types) in the packaging
box along with packing materials.

To prevent the product from being damaged in shipment, install the shipping protection materials in
reverse order to the removal procedure.

The P-55 is a precision machine. Be careful not to drop or subject the unit to severe impact (it
weighs more than 22 kg).

This product internally reaches a high temperature when in use. Before installing the shipping
materials in the unit, leave it turned o for a while (1 hour) to cool it o completely.

Make sure the ink ribbon and transfer ribbon are removed when the shipping protection materials
are installed in the unit. Note

1. Peel o adhesive tape A from the top left of the unit and press unlock button B to open side door

C .

2. Loosen the screw
marked

3. Peel o adhesive tape
cushions

4. Pull out ribbon cartridge
for the moment.

5. Flip down lock lever

Do not t

be da

F to keep it for future use.

I by pulling them toward you.

ry to forcibly close the side door without ipping down the lock lever, or the side door may

maged.

D and pull out the metallic bar E . Insert the removed metallic bar into position

G , ip up lock lever H to unlock the ribbon cartridge and remove two

J , remove cushion K and then put back the ribbon cartridge to its place

H to lock the ribbon cartridge in place and lift up the side door until it locks.

Identifying the Parts

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4

5

6

7

2

1

Exhaust Fan (on the right side)

This is an air outlet for dropping the temperature inside the unit. Do not let foreign objects get in
through this opening, or the results may be damage to the unit and could hazardous to the
operator. Place the unit in an adequate location.

3

8

2 Side Door Unlocking Button

Pressing this button opens the side door. The side door is locked when the unit is turned on

3 Side Door

You need to open this door when changing ink cartridges.
Keep this door closed when the unit is functioning.

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10

9

4 Ink Ribbon Cartridge

This is a cartridge for ink ribbon.
(As shipped from the factory, the cartridge does not contain ink ribbon.)

5 Re-transfer Ribbon Cartridge

This is a cartridge for re-transfer ribbon.
(As shipped from the factory, the cartridge does not contain re-transfer ribbon.)

6 Lock Lever

This is for locking the ribbon cartridge in place.

7 Tray Door

The tray slides out. Do not place any objects in front of this door.

8 Tray
9 Tray Adapter Lock Switch
10 Tray Adapter
11 Control Panel

Identifying the Parts

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12

18

12

STATUS AUX Connector (optional)

This connector allows connection of the P-55 to an extern al device for the combined use with the robotics system.
*Please contact us before use.

13 Parallel Port Multi-connector

This provides a parallel interface between your PC's printer port and the P-55 over the supplied
printer cable.

14 Intake Fan (with lter)

This opening is for dropping the temperature inside the unit. Obstructing this opening may
result in failures. Place the unit in an adequate location.

13

14

16

17

15 Power Switch

This rocker switch turns power to the unit on and o.
end of the switch, and powers down when pressing “
(The internal cooling fan stops only in about 10-20 minutes after the unit switches into the Standby ode.)

” end.

16 AC Power Input Socket

Plug in here the power cable. (To drop the tem perature inside the unit, the fan continues
to rotate for about 10 to 20 minutes after switching o the power. For this interval of time,
do not unplug the power cable.)

Connections .

17 Heater Voltage Selector Switch

This selects the voltage to supply to the internal heater.

For U.S.A. and Canada

The Heater Voltage Selector Switch is preset to “100-120V” at the factory.
Selecting a wrong voltage may cause the printer to malfunction.

For Europe

The Heater Voltage Selector Switch is preset to “220-240V” at the factory.
Selecting a wrong voltage may cause the printer to malfunction.

18 USB 2.0 Compatible Connector (Hi-Speed support)

SECTION 10 : Installing the Printer Driver

If both the PC and P-55 are on before installing the driver, turn o the PC rst and then the P-55,

Then, turn on the P-55 rst and then the PC again.

The window Found New Hardware Wizard appears on
the screen.

If you are asked, “Can Windows connect to Windows
update to search for software?” select No, not at this
time and then click Next .

Select Install the software automatically
(Recommended) and click Next .

The window Hardware Installation appears on the
screen. Click Continue Anyway .

The window Please wait while the wizard installs
the software appears on the screen. Wait until the
window appears indicating the wizard is completed.

SECTION 10 : Installing the Printer Driver

The message indicates the software has been installed

successfully. Click Finish .

*In Windows, click Start , select Printers and Faxes ,and

make sure the icon representing TEAC P-55 Disc Label
Printer is displayed on the screen.

To restart the computer, in Windows, click Start and
then Shut Down . Select Restart from the pull-down
menu, and click OK .

NOTE

[Printer driver operation modes]
The P-55 printer driver has the two modes.

1. [Standard Mode]

Allows the P-55 to print when the P-55 is online or connected to your Windows computer.
The computer communicates with the P-55 to obtain the info rmation such as ribbon type, remaining ribbon amount and
operation status.

2. [Remote Mode]

Allows the P-55 to create PRN les (*Note1) when the P-55 is oine or not connected to your Windows computer.
You need to specify the ribbon type you want to use in Printing Preferences as the P-55 does not communicate directly
with your PC for the information.

To switch the P-55 printer driver between standard mode and remote mode, execute the application tool setmode.exe. To
locate the tool, double-click the icon for the attached CD-ROM “P-55 UTILITY SOFTWARE” to open. Double-click the
folder “Support” and then “SetMode.”

When The P-55 and Duplicator Are Purchased Together
The SureThing Software Is Pre-Installed At The Factory*

*2000 & 9000 Series Only

1. Place CD in Drive. Installation will start automatically.

2. Click “I Accept” to the licensing and warranty information.

3. Click “Next” to begin software installation.

4. Click “Next” to add a shortcut to your desktop and start menu.

5. Click“Next” to Complete the software installation.

6. When installation is complete, click “Finish” to exit,
and Double Click the Sure Thing icon on your desktop.

Important Notes

Note:

The maximum resolution for a .STD file is 600 dpi.
If print image exceeds 600 dpi, a .PRN file must
be used.

Note:

When submitting the PDF file to print, please
make sure the Default printer is the P-55.
(For Example If printing to P55 - P55
must be the default printer)

Any Questions Please Contact
Technical Support
631 249-9393 ext 310

Creating an STD file

1. Open SureThing CD Label Software as shown in Fig. 1.

2. Add text and images to your label.

3. Save the STD file that you just created and you are

ready to go!

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Note:

For information on creating .PRN files, Please see your
user manual. The user manual is located on the User
Manual CD that came with your MF Digital Duplicator.

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2. Loading Ink Ribbon

Loading Ribbons

Ink Ribbon Cartridge

1) Flip up the lock lever that holds the
Ink ribbon cartridge in place.

2) Take out the ink ribbon cartridge by
Pulling it toward you.

3) Take the ink ribbon out from the package
And remove all the pads from the ribbon as
Shown on the left.

*Ribbon specications and appearance

Are subject to
Change for Improvement without notice.

Loading Ribbons

4) Place the ink ribbon with the take-up shaft on

the left and the supply shaft on the right, and

their protrusions facing you and their

openings facing away from you.

5) Insert the open end of the take-up shaft into

the hole provided in the cartridge (for ease of

work, we recommend holding the shaft by

inserting your index nger into its open end),

and snap the protrusion at the other end of

the shaft into the cut-o in the cartridge.

6) In a similar way, put the supply shaft into the

ink ribbon cartridge.

7) Turn the take-up shaft clockwise to take up

ribbon slack.

NOTE

If you perform the next step without taking up ribbon slack, there is a chance that the ribbon might

be broken.

8) Mount the ink ribbon cartridge in the P-55

itself.

When mounting the ribbon cartridge, push it

directly and slowly. If you try to force it in

slantwise, there is a chance that the ribbon

might be broken. If the ribbon clogs

somewhere, take out the cartridge, take up

ribbon slack again, and slowly re-insert the

cartridge.

Loading Ribbons

3. Loading Re-transfer Ribbon

Re-transfer Ribbon Cartridge

1) Flip up the lock lever that holds the

re-transfer ribbon cartridge in place.

2) Take out the re-transfer ribbon cartridge by

pulling it toward you

3) Take the transfer ribbon out from the package

and remove all the pads from the ribbon as

shown on the left.

*Ribbon specications and appearance are

subject to change for improvement without

notice.

Loading Ribbons

4) Place the re-transfer ribbon with the supply

shaft on the left and the take-up shaft on the

right, and their protrusions facing you and their

openings facing away from you.

5) Insert the open end of the take-up shaft into

the hole provided in the cartridge (for ease of

work, we recommend holding the shaft by

inserting your index nger into its open end),

and snap the protrusion at the other end of

the shaft into the cut-o in the cartridge.

6) In a similar way, put the supply shaft into the

re-transfer ribbon cartridge.

7) Turn the take-up shaft clockwise to take up

ribbon slack.

NOTE

If you perform the next step without taking up ribbon slack, there is a chance that the ribbon might

be broken.

8) Mount the re-transfer ribbon cartridge in the

P-55 itself.

When mounting the ribbon cartridge, push it

directly and slowly. If you try to force it in

slantwise, there is a chance that the ribbon

might be broken. If the ribbon clogs

somewhere, take out the cartridge, take up

ribbon slack again, and slowly re-insert the

cartridge.

Loading Ribbons

9) Once both the ink ribbon cartridge and the

re-transfer ribbon cartridge have been

mounted, lock them in place by ipping down

the lock lever.

10) After locking the ribbon cartridge in place,

make sure that ribbon slack has been

removed before closing the side door.

NOTE

- The side door is designed so as not to close unless you lock the ribbon cartridges in place with
the lock lever. If you try to forcibly close the side door, there is a chance that the side door might
be damaged.

- Caution in ribbon replacement: It is imperative to take out the cartridge from the P-55. If you try
to force the ribbon replacement with the cartridge mounted, there is a chance that the ribbon or
components involved might be damaged.

- Be sure to change the ink ribbon when it is fully consumed, which yields the error message

"No INK Ribbon" or "No TFR Ribbon". (If you open and close the side door without changing a
fully consumed ribbon, a tape that holds the ribbon shaft and the ribbon itself in place may be
peeled o and thus the ribbon may get stuck in the mechanism, likely causing the printer to go
out of order).

- Avoid dust to store the ribbon installed in the ribbon cartridge.

Loading Ribbons

4. Checking the Remaining Ribbon Amount

3 Ink Remain

When the P-55 is Ready as the LCD indicates,
press the SELECT button as many times as
necessary for "Ink Remain" to appear on the LCD,
and then press the ENTER button.

3 TRF 99%

INK 99%

The re-transfer ribbon's remaining amount is
indicated on the upper line and the ink ribbon's
remaining amount on the lower line, expressed as a
percentage.

(The remaining ribbon amount shown on the LCD is not absolute but just a rough "barometer".)

*The P-55 displays the remaining ink level for the ink ribbon as “INK FF%” if no single print

operation is performed after the P-55 is turned on.

Once a print operation is performed, the display changes to a numerical value “INK nn%”

indicating an estimate of the remaining ink in the ribbon.

Re-Order Information

P55 Dye Sublimation Re-Transfer Printer Supplies

P55-CRS -- Color Ribbon Set 500 - 1 color (500) & 1 transfer (500)
P55-PRS -- Photo Ribbon Set 500 - 1 photo (500) & 1 transfer (500)
P55-BR -- Black Ribbon 2000 - NO transfer (order 2 P55-TR)
P55-TR -- Transfer Ribbons 1000 - 2 ea.Transfers (500)
P55-CK -- P55 Cleaning Kit
P55-CINK -- Ribbon Rack for Color & Photo Ribbon
P55-CIBK -- Ribbon Rack for Black Ribbon
P55-CTRFR -- Ribbon Rack for Transfer Ribbon

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