Primera Disc Publisher XRn User Manual
061507-510991-(01)
© 2007 All rights reserved
USER’S MANUAL
Network Disc
Duplication & Printing System
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Notices: The information in this document is subject to change without notice. NO WARRANTY OF
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Printing History
Edition 1.0, #061507, Copyright 2007, All rights reserved.
FCC Compliance Statement: This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
For Users in the United States: This product is intended to be supplied by a UL listed Direct Plug-
In Power Supply marked "Class 2"or a UL listed ITE Power Supply marked "LPS" with output rated
12VDC, 4.5A or higher. 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. In a domestic environment this product
may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, 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:
• Re-orient 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.
Use of shielded cables is required to comply with the Class A limits of Part 15 of the FCC Rules. You
are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void
your authority to operate and/or obtain warranty service for this equipment.
For Users in Canada: This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise for
digital apparatus set out on the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of
Communications. Le present appareil numerique n'emet pas de bruits radioelectriques depassant les
limites applicables aux appareils numeriques de la class A prescrites dans le Reglement sur le
brouillage radioelectrique edicte par le ministere des Communications du Canada.
CAUTION!
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THE UNIT TO RAIN OR
MOISTURE. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE EXTERIOR
PANELS. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL. OPERATE THE UNIT WITH ONLY THE PROPER ELECTRICAL
SPECIFICATIONS AS LABELED ON THE PRINTER AND AC ADAPTER.
CAUTION!
THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS A LASER DIODE OF A HIGHER CLASS THAN 1. TO ENSURE
CONTINUED SAFETY, DO NOT REMOVE ANY COVERS OR ATTEMPT TO GAIN ACCESS TO
THE INSIDE OF THIS PRODUCT. REFER ALL SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. THE
FOLLOWING LABEL APPEARS INSIDE YOUR UNIT:
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT LASER KLASSE 1
CAUTION!
USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER
THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION.
Table of Contents
Section 1: Getting Started......................................................................................1
A. Choosing a Good Location......................................................................1
B. Unpacking and Inspection.......................................................................2
C. Identifying the Parts .................................................................................3
Section 2: Hardware and Software Set-Up ........................................................6
A. Hardware Setup ........................................................................................6
Step 1: Applying Power ...........................................................................6
Step 2: Installing Ink Cartridges.............................................................6
Step 3: Loading Media .............................................................................7
Step 4: Connecting the Ethernet Cable ..................................................8
B. Install the PTPublisher Client Software ................................................9
C. Installing the Administrator Utility .......................................................9
D. Configuring your Network .....................................................................9
Section 3: Sending Jobs to the XRn...................................................................11
A. Tutorial: Copy a CD or DVD.................................................................11
B. Using PTPublisher..................................................................................16
C. Creating a Print Label Using SureThing .............................................18
D. Using Other Graphics Programs ..........................................................20
E. Archiving Jobs on the XRn....................................................................20
Section 4: Administrator Utility and Advanced Functions ..........................24
A. Administrator Utility..............................................................................24
B. Advanced Printer Driver Settings........................................................29
C. LCD Control Panel Operation ..............................................................36
Section 5: Maintenance and Troubleshooting.................................................41
A. LCD Error Messages...............................................................................41
B. Cleaning the XRn....................................................................................42
C. Performing a Robotic Self-Test..............................................................42
D. Cleaning the Ink Cartridges ..................................................................43
E. Technical Support ...................................................................................43
Section 6: Technical Specifications....................................................................44
Index ........................................................................................................................45
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Getting Started 1
Section 1: Getting Started
THANK YOU…
...for purchasing the Disc Publisher XRn Network Publisher.
XRn is the perfect all-in-one solution for producing professional looking CD, DVD, and Blu-ray (if equipped) discs in a networked
environment. A wide variety of disc formats are supported,
including audio CDs, DVD video, data discs and more.
Operation is simple and completely automatic once a job
has been submitted.
To begin using your XRn, please read this manual carefully.
This Operator's Manual is a complete step-by-step guide to
creating discs and administering your new XRn.
A separate in software Help file is provided that explains the
operation of the PTPublisher client software. This is accessible
via the software's help menu and the ? icon.
Note on Terms and Convention
From this point forward, the following terms and conventions
will apply:
The Disc Publisher XRn will be abbreviated simply as the
"unit" or XRn. Optical discs, which can include many different
types of discs including CD-Rs, CD-RWs, DVD+/-Rs Blu-ray
and more are all referred to as discs. Please note that in order
to copy and record Blu-ray discs, you will need to have purchased the
Blu-ray version of the unit.
A. CHOOSING A GOOD LOCATION
• Place the unit in a location with adequate air circulation to
prevent internal heat build up.
• Do not place the XRn near heat sources such as radiators or
air ducts, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive
dust, mechanical vibration or shock.
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B. UNPACKING AND INSPECTION
The following items are inside the box:
• Disc publisher XRn Network Publisher
• 2 Gray Plastic Input and Output Bins (Located inside
cardboard insert)
• Power Cord
• One Three-Color (CMY) Ink Cartridge
• One Monochrome Black Ink Cartridge
• Client Installation Disc
• 7' Ethernet Cable
• Warranty Card
• 2 Keys
• The Operator's Manual, Quick Start Guide and Other
Printed Information
Remove all packing tape from the unit. Open the front cover
with the key provided and
remove the cardboard insert by
pulling on the right side first.
The cardboard insert (pictured
to the right) prevents the
cartridge carrier from damaging
movement during shipment.
Save the shipping box and
packing materials.
They will come in handy later if you ever need to transport the
unit.
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C. IDENTIFYING THE PARTS
This illustration shows the XRn and its components.
The Robotic Disc Transporter moves discs from the left or
right Bin, to a CD/DVD Recorder, to the printer, and finally to
the Output Bin.
The CD/DVD Recorder is automatically loaded and unloaded
by the units's Robotic Disc Transporter.
The Recorder Tray Button manually opens or closes the
Recorder Tray. In normal operation, the in/out movement of
the Recorder Tray is controlled automatically and this button is
not used.
The Left and Right Bins are situated under the top cover of the
unit. Each bin can hold up to 25 discs. You can designate the
type of disc in each bin in the Administrator Utility
(Section 4A).
Color Cartridge
Black Cartridge
CD/DVD Recorders
Front Cover
LCD
Control Panel
Ink Cartridge Carrier
Robotic Disc Transporter
Output Bin
Right Bin
Recorder Tray Button
CPU
Cover Lock
Left Bin
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The Output bin is located on the front of the unit. The output
bin hold up to 50 discs.
The Front Cover is a durable plastic cover that will protect the
unit from dust and interference.
The Cover Lock allows you to lock the unit to prevent access to
the blank discs and cartridges.
The Ink Cartridge Carrier holds the color and black ink
cartridges.
The LCD Control Panel displays errors and warnings, allows
you to perform administrative functions and run archived jobs.
The CPU is a computer inside the bottom portion of the unit
and runs all the software necessary to publish discs.
Rear Panel
Power Input PortPower Switch Ethernet Port
USB Connection Duplicator Power
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The Power Input Port connects to the included power cable.
The internal power supply is a switching 100V~240V power
supply.
The Power Switch shuts off all power to the unit.
The Ethernet Port connects with the cable included to your
network.
Please Note:
The equipment's Ethernet connection is intended for indoor
connection only. Do not connect to an outdoor cable system.
The USB Connection is connected at the factory and should
not be removed.
The Duplicator Power connection is connected at the factory
and should not be removed.
6 Hardware and Software Setup
Section 2: Hardware and Software
Setup
Setup
This section will describe the step-by-step process of setting
up your unit. This includes information on how to load the
supplies (ink and disc media) necessary to start producing
discs.
A. HARDWARE SETUP
Step 1: Applying Power
• Locate the power cord supplied with the unit.
• Place one end of the power cord into the plug on the back
of the unit and
the other end
into a surge
protected
outlet.
• Turn on the
power switch
located on the
back of the
unit above
the fan.
• Unit will initialize for approximately 60 seconds.
Step 2: Installing Ink Cartridges
• Using the LCD Control Panel access the Main Menu of the
XRn by pressing the button.
Choose "Install Cartridges"
• Using the key provided, open the front
cover of the unit. The cartridge carrier
will move to the
load position.
• Open the ink cartridge covers.
• Remove the ink cartridge from its
packaging.
• Slowly remove the tape covering the cartridge's print head,
being careful to avoid damaging the barcode label on the
underside of the cartridge.
Power Switch
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DO NOT TOUCH THE COPPER AREA!
• Insert the ink cartridges into the carrier, copper end first
and snap the cartridge cover in place. Insert the color in
the left holder, monochrome black in the right cartridge
holder.
• Close and lock the unit’s front cover.
Note:
The unit will not function unless the front cover is closed and
locked! Both LED lights inside the cover will be lit when the
cover is locked and closed.
Finally, you must tell the XRn which cartridge was installed by
selecting it using the LCD Control Panel. Choose new color,
new black, new color and black or used cartridge. Choose
used cartridge if you have installed the same cartridges.
Choosing used cartridge will retain the current ink level
values. Choosing new cartridge will reset the appropriate
ink level(s) to 100%.
Step 3: Loading Media (Discs)
NOTE:
Your Printer can print directly onto virtually any brand of printable-
surface CD/DVD media. However, different brands of discs have
different printable coatings. Because of this, you may need to adjust
the printer driver settings to accommodate your specific brand of
CD/DVD media. Refer to Section 4 for further printer driver
information.
For maximum print quality,
use CD/DVD media authorized by Primera.
Refer to the following steps
when loading discs in to
the unit:
1
2
1. Push in
2. Lift Up
Color
Black
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• Using the key provided, open the front cover of the unit.
• The Printer will automatically position the cartridge
carrier and Robotic Disc Transporter to the center position
allowing for easy access to the bins.
• Load the right and left bins with CDs, DVDs, DVD-DL or a
combination. (Each bin can hold only one type of media)
Note the type of media that you are loading in each bin.
You can add this information to the description of the unit
using the Administrator Utility. If you are mixing media
types you must enable bin selection using the
Administrator Utility. See Section 4A of the users manual
for more information about the Administrator Utility.
Step 4: Connect the Ethernet Cable
Connect the unit to the 10/100 or Gigabit Ethernet port with the
provided ethernet cable. The XRn will appear on your network as
XRn-xxxxx where xxxxx is a number between 00001 and 99999.
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B. INSTALL THE PTPUBLISHER CLIENT SOFTWARE
Place the Installer CD in the client
computer's CD/DVD Drive. The
Installer application will automatically
launch in a few moments.
Click Install Client to begin the
installation. By default, any computer
with the PTPublisher Client software
will be allowed to send jobs to the
XRn. This setting can be edited using
the Administrator Utility.
Note:
If the Installer does not start, open My Computer on your
desktop. Double-click the icon of the appropriate CD/DVD
drive containing the Software Installer disc. Double-click
Installer.exe.
C. INSTALLING THE ADMINISTRATOR UTILITY (OPTIONAL)
Install the Administrator Utility only
for users who will need to change
XRn system settings such as adding/
removing authorized users, bin/media
designation, viewing system logs,
deleting archived jobs and designation
users to be notified of system
errors/warnings. Place the Installer
CD in the client computer's CD/DVD
Drive. The Installer application will automatically launch in a
few moments.
Click Install Administrator Utility to begin the installation.
See Section 4A for more information about the Administrator
Utility.
D. CONFIGURING YOUR NETWORK
The XRn has the Guest account enabled by default. This
allows for easy and immediate use of the unit. However, this
may not be the most secure practice and may violate some
network administrator security policies.
Note:
If you add this unit to your network domain it is highly
recommended that you disable the guest account on the XRn.
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To disable the Guest account follow this procedure:
1. From any computer that can access the XRn, open a remote
desktop connection. Go to Start - All Programs - Remote
Desktop Connection.
Note:
You may also hook up a monitor and keyboard to the XRn to
gain access. If this is the case, skip to step 4.
2. In the window that appears type the name of the XRn.
This information can most easily be found on the XRn itself
by pressing the button at the main menu of the LCD
Control Panel. The name will be in the following format:
XRN-xxxxx where xxxxx equals a number between 0001
and 99999.
3. Click Connect.
4. You will be prompted for a username and password.
Enter the following to access the Administrator account:
Username: XRnAdmin
Password: NetworkDP1
You now have full access to the XRn computer
5. Go to User Accounts
6. Click XRnGuest
7. Select turn off guest account.
You will now need to add the XRn to a workgroup or to a
domain so that users will be able to send jobs to it.
Workgroups are typically found on smaller networks. Domains
are found on medium to large networks. If you don't know
what either of these are and you don't have a network
administrator then you probably will want to add the XRn
to a workgroup. Follow the instructions below to add the XRn
to a work group.
1. Right click on the My Computer Icon on your desktop
2. Click on the Computer Name tab.
3. In the Workgroup box type the name of the existing workgroup. To find the name of the workgroup, perform this
same three step procedure on an existing computer. The
workgroup name should already be populated. Use this
same name for the XRn.
If you have a domain, ask your network administrator to add
the XRn to the domain using the same procedure they would
use to add any other new computer.
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Section 3: Sending Jobs to the XRn
A. TUTORIAL: COPY A CD OR DVD
Copy CD or Copy DVD can be used to copy any CD or
DVD master. This project reads the master disc from your
computer's drive to the hard drive of the XRn computer. The
master is stored in the Global Image format (*.gi) in a
temporary location on the XRn. The XRn uses this temporary
file to make all subsequent copies that are requested. The
master disc is read only once to create the initial temporary file.
Recommended for: All CD, DVD or BDR types (Audio CD,
Data CD, Software Install Disc, Video CD, DVD, DVD-ROM,
DVD+/-DL, etc.). This is best used for single runs where you
will not need to make additional copies of the master disc a
later time.
1. Select Copy Project from the Starter Window or the New
Project Panel. A Copy Project sub menu will be displayed.
Choose Copy CD or Copy DVD. Step one of the Copy Disc
wizard will be displayed.
2. You will be prompted to place the disc you would
like to copy into the drive inside your computer. The tray
door will open automatically. Place the disc in the drive
and click OK.
3. The XRn will close the drive and read the contents
of the disc. It will display disc type (CD/DVD) and
show the size of the disc in Megabytes. Verify this
information is correct and click the next arrow to continue.
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4. Select the print label file by clicking the select a
label button. When you have selected print label
file, click the next arrow. There are several ways to
select a print file. See the explainations below for
more information.
For any job type you choose you will be prompted to select
a label file to print. You may select an existing label, create
a label or choose to print nothing. Simply click the next
arrow to print nothing on the disc. Otherwise follow the
steps below.
4A. Select a Label
4A1 - Click the Select a Label button to open a browse
window to choose your print file. Use the Favorites,
Browse or Find Tabs on the bottom of the left pane to find
the print file or click the Look In drop down to find the
file.
4A2 - Double Click on the file to add it to your project.
You may add any BMP, JPG or SureThing (.std) file.
SureThing files are automatically formated correctly. BMP
or JPG files should be 4.72" x 4.72" square. For best print
quality the image resolution should be atleast 300 dpi.
Use the tabs on the top left to browse in explorer mode or
search for files. Below is a description of each of the search
types.
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