Teac PIJ FlashJet 4800 User Manual

TEAC PIJ FlashJet 4800

CD\DVD Disc Printer

User Manual

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C o p y r i g h t

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Lim i ted Warr a nty

This product is warranted by TEAC America, Inc. against defects in materials and workmanship. LENGTH OF WARRANTY –
This warranty will be effective for both labor and parts, and this warranty will be effective for one (1) year from the date
of original purchase.
WHO MAY ENFORCE THE WARRANTY - This warranty is valid only in the United States, and enforceable only by the original
purchaser. This warranty is not valid outside the United States. WHAT IS NOT COVERED BY THIS WARRANTY

1. Damage to or deterioration of the external cabinet.

2. Damage resulting from accident, misuse, abuse, or neglect.

3. Damage resulting from failure to follow instructions contained in your user’s manual.

4. Damage occurring during shipment of the product (claims must be presented to the carrier).

5. Damage resulting from repair or attempted repair by anyone other than TEAC Service Department.

6. Damage resulting from modification or attempted modification of product not authorized by TEAC.

7. Damage resulting from causes other than product defects, including lack of technical skill, competence, or
experience of the user.

8. Damage to any unit that has been altered or on which the serial number has been defaced, modified or
removed.

9. Damage or malfunction resulting from installation and cabling.

10. For wireless configurations, TEAC cannot be responsible for interference or operation in locations that restrict
range.

11. Damage to or from interconnected network equipment.

12. Data integrity or loss of data.

HOW YOU CAN GET WARRANTY SERVICE –Please contact the TEAC service department for a Return Authorization
number before shipping unit(s) to TEAC. Information required for R/A request should include your name and/or company
name, telephone number, TEAC model, version and serial number(s). Return Authorization (R/A) number must be clearly
marked on the outside of each carton shipped to TEAC. Return merchandise must be packed in original shipping containers
or otherwise packed adequately to prevent damage in shipment. You are responsible for all risk of damage to or loss of
merchandise in transit to TEAC. TEAC reserves the right to reject any merchandise that is not packaged and/or marked as
instructed herein. You must pay any shipping charges if it is necessary to ship the product for service. However, if the
necessary repairs are covered by the warranty, we will pay the return shipping charges to any destination within the United
States. Whenever warranty service is required, you must present a copy of the original dated sales receipt as proof of
warranty coverage. Please contact us at the addresses listed at the end of this warranty statement.

WHAT TEAC WILL PAY FOR –We will pay all labor and material expenses for items covered by the warranty. Payment of
shipping charges is discussed in the next section of this warranty. LIMITATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES
ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE,
ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE LENGTH OF THIS WARRANTY

EXCLUSION OF DAMAGES

TEAC’S LIABILITY FOR ANY DEFECTIVE PRODUCT IS LIMITED TO REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF THE PRODUCT, AT TEAC’S

OPTION. TEAC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES BASED UPON INCONVENIENCE, LOSS OF USE OF THE PRODUCT, LOSS
OF TIME, INTERRUPTED OPERATION OR COMMERCIAL LOSS, LOST PROFITS OR ANY OTHER DAMAGES, WHETHER
INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, PUNITIVE OR OTHERWISE.
SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS AND/ OR DO NOT ALLOW THE
EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS AND
EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC RIGHTS, AND MAY VARY FROM SOME OF THE RIGHTS PROVIDED BY LAW. THESE
RIGHTS MAY VARY FROM STATE TO STATE.

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Piracy Statement

The TEAC Autoloader and Printer Systems are designed to help you easily reproduce
material for which you own the copyright or have obtained permission from the copyright
owner to make copies. Unless you own the copyright or have permission from the
copyright owner to make copies, you may be violating copyright law and be subject to
payment of fines, damages and / or other remedies. TEAC accepts no responsibility for
the use or misuse of this equipment for illegal purposes. If you are uncertain about your
rights, contact your legal advisor.

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Table of Contents

Start Up:

System Description 6
Operating Environment 8
Are you new to CD/DVD Disc Printing? 9
Box Contents 13
Unpacking and inspecting the Printer 14

Installing the FlashJet Printer on a TEAC Autoloader System 17

Printer Preparation 20
Printer-to-Autoloader Alignment 23
Initial CD/DVD Disc Printing Test 27

Basic Printer Operations:

CD/DVD Discs Label Creation 28
Optimizing Print Quality Settings 29

Advanced Printer Operations:

Checking Ink Level 31
Setting print limits at the Inside & Outside Diameter 32
Support for 80mm CD/DVDs and Business Cards 32
Troubleshooting 33

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System Description

Thank you for purchasing the TEAC PIJ FlashJet 4800 CD/DVD Disc Inkjet Printer.
(Hereinafter, FlashJet 4800 printer).

At this time, the FlashJet 4800 CD/DVD Printer is only being supported to operate with the

TEAC Autoloader Systems equipped with TrueNet Networking Software. As soon as we

complete the development of our custom FlashJet Printer Driver we will support the use of

this Printer as a Windows 2000 and XP peripheral, on non-networked TEAC Autoloader
Systems. Contact your dealer, distributor, or TEAC for FlashJet Printer Driver availability

information.

Your new FlashJet 4800 CD/DVD Printer incorporates a commercial grade HP print engine.

It provides outstanding color or black and white printing on CD/DVD discs intended for

use with inkjet printers. Unlike many competitive CD/DVD disc printers your TEAC

FlashJet 4800 uses standard HP #56, #57, and #58 print cartridges which are available

from your local office supply store. You do not have to pay a premium for private labeled
ink cartridges!

CD/DVD labels can be created using virtually any graphics program that can output a
JPEG file. You will have to set the page size and label image location properly. You may
print CD/DVD labels either before or after duplication, but we recommend printing after
duplication. Remember, you can only print on CDs or DVDs intended for inkjet printing.

We strongly discourage using adhesive labels on non-printable CD/DVD discs with the

FlashJet 4800 Printer, or any other TEAC printing or duplication equipment. Damage

caused by using adhesive labels will not be covered under warranty.

You can use existing CD/DVD label files with your new FlashJet 4800 CD/DVD Disc Printer

as long as they can be converted to JPEG files. The JPEG files are processed through our
TrueNet Networking Software to create an appropriate *.prn file. You can not use label

files that have been “ripped” (processed) for any other printer. Consult your TrueNet

manual for additional details.

TEAC TrueNet Networking Software provides a number of unique advantages for the

creation and use of CD/DVD disc labels. A basic label editor is built in for users who do
not have dedicated CD/DVD Disc Label Software, or a preferred graphic program. Label

files can be stored as *.prn files ripped for a specific printer, stored as an*.rpt (TrueNet

Print Template) file that is not printer specific, or ripped for the printer on the target
duplication system without being stored. You do not have to specify which printer is on a

given TEAC Autoloader System. TrueNet will automatically create the proper *.prn file

when the job is assigned to a duplication system.

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The appearance, durability, and drying time of the discs you produce will depend primarily
upon the brand of inkjet printable CDs or DVDs you use. Inkjet printable CD/DVD discs
are available in a wide range of prices, surface colors, and surface treatments. We have
had excellent results using discs from all of the major manufacturers, so we do not restrict
you to specific CD or DVD brands.

The FlashJet 4800 CD/DVD Printer does not support printing on jewel case inserts. The
discs are so attractive you will not want to hide them! Like all TEAC products, the
FlashJet 4800 Printer is sophisticated, but not complicated. The Quick Start sections of
this manual will have you printing discs a few minutes after your Printer is installed.

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Operating Environment

The FlashJet 4800 Printer should be used in a climate controlled environment free of dirt,
dust, excess humidity, excessive heat, and electro-magnetic interference. Excessive dust
and dirt can contaminate printed discs. Excessive humidity can extend ink curing time,
and may also adversely affect printed surface durability. Maintaining a proper operating

environment will also assure maximum life of your TEAC FlashJet Printer. It should be
noted that the same contaminates that adversely affect your new TEAC FlashJet Printer will

also adversely affect the quality of the discs you produce.

Use only HP #56, #57, and #58 Inkjet Cartridges in your FlashJet 4800 Printer. Using
non-HP cartridges, or refilling HP cartridges, will void your warranty.

TEAC is concerned about the environment. We encourage you to properly recycle used ink
cartridges. Your office supply source should be able to assist you with ink cartridge
recycling.

The DC Power Supply should not be placed on the floor where it could be subjected to
physical abuse, moisture, or water damage. Place the D.C. Power Supply on a table top
surface near your Printer.

Keep the CD/DVD Tray inside the Printer unless you are loading or unloading discs. The
FlashJet Tray mechanism is designed for continuous commercial use, but it can be
damaged by abuse when it is extended outside the Printer’s enclosure.

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Are you new to CD/DVD Disc Printing?

Most computer users are familiar with inkjet printing on paper, but many people have no
experience with the differences between printing on paper and printing directly on CDs or
DVDs with inkjet compatible coatings. This section of the manual gives you a brief
overview of CD/DVD disc printing.

Most early CDs, and many current CDs, are CD Audio discs which play at a relatively slow
rotating speed we call 1X. (For the technically curious, Audio CDs rotate at a speed that
varies from about 600 rpm at their inner diameter where playback starts to about 300
rpm at their outer diameter where playback ends.) Applying pre-printed, or post printed,
self-adhesive paper labels became a low cost and popular way for end users to identify
and decorate discs they recorded themselves. An argument can even be made that a
properly applied label helped protect the delicate metallization layer it covered. As optical
disc technology advanced, more discs were used for data recording and recovery, and
rotational speeds increased to improve data transfer rates.

Some current drives rotate at speeds as high as 52X. At these high rotational speeds the
balance of the disc is critical. An off-center label, or a label not fully bonded in place, may
cause the disc to wobble. It is this wobbling that creates the noise you sometimes hear,
especially in laptops. In a worse case scenario the disc, or even a drive, may be damaged
by a wobbling disc. Many optical disc drive manufacturers forbid the use of self-adhesive
labeled discs in their products.

The solution to this problem is to use optical discs with inkjet ink compatible coating, and
an inkjet printer that accommodates optical discs. Although conceptually identical to
inkjet printing on paper, printing aesthetically pleasing and functional labels on CD/DVD
discs require a few additional considerations. These considerations include:

 Should I print before or after I record information on the disc?
 What type or brand of discs should I use?
 Can I use my existing label designs?
 What is “ripping”?
 Can I use my existing label program(s)?
 Are there any special handling considerations for inkjet printable discs before

and/or after printing?

 Can I use third party ink cartridges, or refill my empty HP ink cartridges?
 When should I use HP #56, HP #57, or HP #58 ink cartridges?

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Should I print before or after I record my information on the disc?

There are valid justifications for printing either before or after duplication. If you print
before duplication you run the risk of shipping blank or rejected discs because the discs
are labeled. Printing before duplication allows extra curing time before the discs are
stacked. (Ink transferred from the label of one disc, to the disc above it in the stack, may
cause reading errors.) By printing after duplication, only accepted discs will have labels
on them. Unrecorded rejected discs may be re-usable because they have not been
printed. After weighing all of the factors we implemented printing after duplication as the

default setting on all TEAC Duplicate and Print Systems. (Consult your Duplication

System’s Operators Manual for details on how to alter the print sequence setting.)

What type or brand of discs should I use?

The appearance, durability, and drying time of the discs you produce will depend primarily
upon the brand of ink jet printable CDs or DVDs you use. Inkjet printable CD/DVD discs
are available in a range of prices, surface colors, and surface treatments. We have had
excellent results using discs from all of the major manufacturers, so we do not restrict you
to specific CD or DVD brands. Feel free to experiment with the various print quality
settings available in our TrueNet Label Editor to maximize the appearance of the labels

you create and print. There are no hard and fast rules. Each vendor’s printable coating

will respond differently to the quality settings available.

Special Notes:

You must use inkjet printable CD/DVD discs with your FlashJet 4800 Printer.

Do not try to print on CD/DVD discs intended for use with thermal Printers. Inkjet
ink will not print properly, or cure properly, on disc surfaces intended for thermal
Printers.

Do not try to print on ordinary CD/DVD discs that do not have an inkjet compatible
coating. Inkjet ink will not print properly, or cure properly, on ordinary CD/DVD
discs.

Do not use CD/DVD discs with self-adhesive labels in your TEAC FlashJet 4800
Printer, or in any TEAC Duplication or Printing equipment.

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Can I use my existing label designs?

You can use existing label designs, as long as you can convert them to a JPEG file and

import them into TrueNet’s label editor. (When the FlashJet 4800 Printer Driver is
available this limitation will be eliminated.) You must not use existing *.prn files “ripped”
for a different printer. (See the next paragraph for a brief description of “ripping”.) To

use an existing label design you must:

 Open a saved version of your label file using the graphics program that created it.
 Output your label as a JPEG image.
 Import the JPEG image into the TrueNet Label Editor.
 Save the new label as either an *.prn (printer specific) or an *.rpt (non-printer

specific) file.

 Optimize label quality by test printing the label on your TEAC FlashJet 4800 Printer

using same CD/DVD discs you will use for the printing job. You can adjust label
quality using the TrueNet Label editor.

W hat is “ripping”?

RIP is an acronym for Raster Image Processor. A Raster Image Processor translates a

label file’s data (bitmap images, vector graphics, fonts, jpegs, etc.) into a rasterized

(bitmapped) file unique to a specific type of Printer. Actually, all Printer drivers convert
(RIP) the native graphic files they process to print properly with their Printer’s hardware.
The ripping operation adds specific information to the label file that tells the print head
where and how to place its dots of ink. When you use a Printer attached to your
computer, the ripping operation is handled automatically by the Printer driver. In most
cases you may not even be aware of the ripping operation. Ripping becomes a
consideration when you must transfer a label file to a printing and/or duplication and
printing system for use during an automated printing process. The ripped label file you
transfer using either a network or a disc will typically be called an *.prn file.

Can I use my existing label program(s)?

Yes, you should be able to use virtually any CD/DVD Labeling or graphics software to

produce labels for your TEAC FlashJet 4800 Printer, as long as they can output a JPEG file.

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Are there any special handling considerations for inkjet printable discs before
and/or after printing?

All CD/DVD discs should be handled only by their edges to minimize contamination and
damage. CD/DVD discs should also be carefully stored in their original packaging until
they are used. Their storage environment should avoid exposure to extreme humidity.
The coating that allows inkjet printing on CD/DVD discs is typically not as durable as the
disc surface it is applied to. Any scuffs or markings in this coating may affect print
quality. In addition, humidity may soften this coating, and/or slow down the curing
process. To minimize the adverse affects of humidity we suggest you remove your
CD/DVD discs from storage, and place them in the duplication environment, at least 24
hours before they are used. Even after the ink has cured, touching the label surface may
leave a mark on your label. Handle CD/DVD discs by their edges.

Can I use third party ink cartridges, or refill my empty HP ink cartridges?

The short answer is NO! Using third party ink cartridges, or refilling empty HP ink

cartridges, will void your warranty. It should be noted that TEAC, unlike some of our

competitors, does not require you to purchase your ink cartridges from us. You may buy
replacement HP #56, #57, or #58 cartridges from any source you choose.

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When should I use HP #56, HP #57, or HP #58 ink cartridges?

Your TEAC FlashJet 4800 Printer has two ink cartridge holders, but it can use three

different HP ink cartridges, #56 Black, #57 Tri-color, or #58 Photo. The table below
shows acceptable ink cartridge combinations:

To Print: #57 Holder : #56/58 Holder:

Best Graphic Images #57 #56**

Photographic Quality #57 #58

Basic Graphics w/o Black #57 Empty*

Monochrome Black Empty* #56**

Notes:
*= You can leave a cartridge in the holder for these operations.

If you are going to print large areas of black use the #56 cartridge, instead of the
#58 cartridge. Although this may have a small affect on image quality, it will
reduce the amount of ink on the surface of the disc. This will expedite curing and
minimize the possibility of label handling damage.

**= Although we refer to the #56 cartridge as Black, it produces excellent gray
scale images.

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Box Contents

If your shipping carton shows signs of damage notify your shipper immediately, and then
contact your dealer, distributor, or TEAC. It is the shipper’s responsibility to make sure
that the outer carton is delivered intact. Do not attempt to install or operate a system
that has been subjected to abuse during shipping and handling.

Your shipping carton should contain the following items, in addition to this manual.

 TEAC PIJ FlashJet 4800 Printer.

 A.C. Power Cord.

 D.C. Power Supply.

 Two inkjet cartridges (#56 and #57)

 Lots of shipping material, which should be placed back in the carton and saved.

Use this custom packaging if you ever have to transport the system to another
location, or return it for maintenance or repair. Shipping this system in
unauthorized packaging may void warranty coverage.

The FlashJet 4800 Printer requires the use of TrueNet Networking software and hardware.
This software is part of your TEAC Disc Autoloader robotic unit. Consult your TrueNet
Operators Manual for additional information on the use of this Printer, and the features of
TrueNet CD/DVD Label Editing Software.

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Unpacking and inspecting

Before you remove the TEAC FlashJet 4800 Printer from its shipping carton make sure you

have cleared a suitable installation site. The printer will be placed directly onto the TEAC

Autoloader and Printing or Duplication and Printing System.

Remove the Cardboard Accessories Tray that fits into the two foam inserts. The
Accessories Tray contains the AC Power Cord, DC Power Supply, and Ink Cartridges.

Using the handles provided in the foam inserts, remove the Printer with the left and
right foam packing details attached. Place the Printer and foam details on a suitable
work surface and slide the Foam Details off of the Printer. After you remove the
plastic bag, you are ready to install the Printer.

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Let’s take a quick tour of your new TEAC FlashJet 4800 Printer. The photographs below

Control Panel

Disc Tray Door

Access Door

Disc Clamp

Disc Locators

Disc Tray

highlight the unit’s controls, access doors, and connections.

Cartridge

Ink Cartridge

Holders

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Connector access door at the rear

corner of the Printer cabinet

Parallel Port used with TEAC

Automated Systems

USB Port used with Windows

2000 or XP PCs

Power Connector for the DC

Power Supply

Connector for TEAC

Autoloader’s Tray Control Cable

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Installing the InkJet Printer

The FlashJet 4800 Printer is only being supported as part of a TEAC Automated Printing or

Automated Printing and Duplication Systems. These instructions therefore only cover

installation of a TEAC Autoloader, which supports the FlashJet 4800 Printer.

The two large chrome pins on the Printer Mounting Plate are for the P-55 Thermal printer.
Remove these and save for future upgrades. The two smaller chrome pins are for the
FlashJet. Mount the FlashJet printer on to these smaller pins.

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The Printer Support Plate on duplication systems with two bays of recorders will be on a

Tray Control

Ethernet

slight angle. You still use the tall chrome pins as shown above. (Consult you Duplication
System Operators Manual for details).

Connect the Parallel Port, Ethernet Port, and Tray Control Cables on your new TEAC

Autoloader/Printer or Duplicator/Printer System as shown in the photo below.

Printer

Parallel

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Connect the Parallel Port, Tray Control, and DC Power cables to the Printer as shown

Parallel

Tray Control

below. Note the Front-to-Rear Adjustment Knob which you may use later for Printer

alignment. We recommend that you place the Printer’s DC Power Supply module on the

table top near the unit, rather than the floor, to protect it from damage.

Printer

DC Power

Supply

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Printer Preparation

Power ON/OFF

Tray OPEN/CLOSE

Tray OPEN/CLOSE

Power ON/OFF

Flashes to show

Once the Printer is properly located on its mounting plate you can plug the DC Power
Supply into an AC receptacle and turn the Printer on.

Ink Cartridge

Light

On when

Printer is on.

activity or

error.

Light

On when ink

level is low.

Flashes if the

cartridge is not

installed right.

On when the tray

Flashes if there is

Light

is moving.

a tray problem.

CANCEL

Button

Button

Button

To turn the Printer ON, press the Button. The Printer will perform a power on self
test. The Printer is ready when the power on LED stops flashing and stays on.

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When the Printer is ready, open the ink cartridge access door and wait until the ink

towards you.

in the holder.

cartridge carriage stops moving. The FlashJet 4800 Printer holds two HP Ink cartridges.
The left ink cartridge holder always holds an HP #57 Tri-Color ink cartridge. The right ink
cartridge may hold either an HP #56 Black Ink Cartridge, or an HP #58 Photo Ink
Cartridge. If you are printing graphic images and text with black text and/or objects,
install a #56 Black Ink Cartridge in the right ink cartridge holder. If you are printing
photographic images and want the best possible color rendition, install a #58 Photo Ink
Cartridge in the right ink cartridge holder. The photographs below show the proper way
to open and close the ink cartridge holders.

To open the Ink Cartridge Holder,

pull the bottom of the latch

Remove the protective film from

the Ink Cartridge and insert it fully

Close the Ink Cartridge Holder by pressing on

the finger recess. Do not apply excessive

force! If the latch does not close easily make

sure the Ink Cartridge is fully seated in the

holder.

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After both Ink Cartridges are installed, close the Ink Cartridge Access Door. The Printer
will check the Ink Cartridge Holders to make sure both cartridges are properly installed.
When the Ink Cartridge check is successfully completed, the Power ON light will be on
constantly and the Ink Cartridge Light will be off.

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Printer-to-Autoloader Alignment

In order to reliably handle CD/DVD discs, the Robot Arm, Robot Arm Tower, and FlashJet

4800 Printer must be properly aligned. If you purchased a complete TEAC Duplication

System, your unit was aligned and extensively tested prior to being shipped. If there was
no shipping damage, your system should function properly after you install the Printer. A
properly aligned system should handle thousands of discs without a problem, so the
easiest way to verify alignment is to run your system. If your system does not handle
new, name brand, CD/DVD discs reliably, perform the alignment check and adjustment
procedure described below.

If you purchased your Printer separately from the autoloader it is being used with, you
should check, and if necessary adjust, Printer-to-Autoloader Alignment before you use the
system. The alignment check and adjustment procedure that follows should also be used
periodically to maintain reliable disc handling.

To check Printer-to-Autoloader Alignment:

1. From the top level of the main menu scroll down to Utilities and press Enter.

2. Scroll down to Loader Utilities and press Enter.

3. Scroll down to Loader Utilities and press Enter. (Yes! You do this twice.)

4. Scroll down to Calibrate and press Enter. (Every manual loader sequence should
start with a Calibrate to make sure the Robot Arm and Robot Arm Tower start from
their Home position.)

5. Place a small stack of new, name brand, CDs or DVDs in the first supply hopper.

(Refer to your Autoloader’s Operators Manual if you are not sure which supply

hopper is used first.)

6. Scroll down to Load and press Enter. (The Robot Arm should pick up a disc and
return to the Calibrate position.)

7. Scroll up to Extended Diagnostics and press Enter.

8. Scroll down to Set Printer and press Enter. (The Robot Arm should move to its
Printer setting)

9. Open the Printer tray by pressing the Tray Open button on the Printer’s front panel.
(Do not disturb the disc on the Robot Arm.)

Your Printer tray, as viewed from above, should look like the photograph in Figure 1
below, and the LCD Display should look like the photograph in Figure 2 below.

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Figure 1 –Top View of the Printer Tray

Clamp A

Clamp B

Clamp C

Robot Arm

Figure 2 –Printer-to-Autoloader Adjustment Screen

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While carefully watching the disc in the Robot Arm, press the Down Arrow Key one step at
a time until the disc is lowered to a position just above, or slightly in contact with, the
Printer tray. Examine the clearance between Clamps A, B, and C as shown in Figures 3
and 4 below.

Figure 3 –Clamp A Figure 4 –Clamp B or C

(Disc is too close)

Examine the three clamp locations carefully. (Remember, the edge of the disc may be
clear.) The clearance between the disc and Clamp A should be at least 0.020” –the
thickness of a 0.5 mm mechanical pencil lead. The clearance between the disc and
Clamps B and C should be at least 0.030” –the thickness of a 0.7 mm mechanical pencil
lead. If these clearance requirements are met disc alignment is acceptable. If these
requirements are not met repeat the check procedure making sure that the disc does not
get disturbed during Robot Arm positioning. If the requirements are still not met proceed
to the alignment section that follows.

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To adjust Printer-to-Autoloader Alignment:

There are two interrelated adjustments that control Printer-to-Autoloader alignment,
Robot Arm Location and Printer Front-to-Rear Location. The Robot Arm can be rotated
about the center of the Robot Arm Tower by pressing the Left or Right Arrow Keys. The

Disc will move along a circular path when the Robot Arm’s location is adjusted. The

Printer can be moved Front-to-Rear by turning the black adjustment knob located on the
right side of the Printer support. Carefully try both of these adjustments to get the feel of

their affect on disc location. If the disc is accidentally forced into one of the Printer Tray’s
brass clamp cylinders it may slip in the Robot Arm’s disc clamp. If this happens you

should repeat the alignment check procedure to restore the disc to its nominal position.

When the clearance requirements are met, press Enter to store the new Robot Arm
Location. The Printer’s Front-to-Rear Adjustment Knob retains its position due to internal
friction. There is no lock mechanism on this adjustment.

Repeat the check procedure to verify the adjustment now meets its requirements.

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Initial CD/DVD Disc Printing check

The purpose of this check is to make sure your FlashJet 4800 ink cartridges are properly
installed, and the CD/DVD discs you are using are compatible with the inkjet printing
process. One or more Test Label image files have already been transferred to the

Autoloader’s hard disk drive.

1. If they are not already ON, turn ON the TEAC Autoloader and FlashJet 4800 Printer.

2. From the main menu on the LCD Display scroll down to the Start Print Only menu
selection and press Enter.

3. One or more Test Label files may already be loaded on your system’s HDD. If there
is a Test Label file on your system skip step 4 and proceed to step 5. If there are
no Test Label files on your system proceed to step 4.

4. Press the Stop key to return to the main menu’s Start Print Only prompt, and press
Enter. At the read New Print File? Prompt, press Yes, and follow the on-screen
instructions to load Test Label files on your system’s HDD.

5. Place one or more printable CDs or DVDs in the supply hopper your system uses

first. (Consult your system’s Operator Manual if you are not sure which supply

hopper is used first.)

6. Select one of the Test Label files displayed on the LCD screen and press Enter.

7. At the Quantity? Prompt, use the Up Arrow key to select “1”, and press Enter.

8. The Test Label file will be printed, and the printed disc will be placed in the Accept
Hopper. If the label was properly printed, your system is ready for use. If there is
a problem with the test label refer to the appropriate section of the Advanced
Operations portion of this manual.

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CD/DVD Disc Label Creation:

The FlashJet 4800 CD/DVD Disc Printer is only being supported on TEAC TrueNet-based

Autoloader systems. Basic labels can be created using the TrueNet Label Editor, or label
files created using virtually any label or graphics program that can output a JPEG file can
be processed through TrueNet. (Refer to the TrueNet Operator Manual for detailed
instructions.) There are a few key concepts to keep in mind as you prepare and use label
files with the FlashJet 4800 CD/DVD Disc Printer:

 You can not use any *.prn files that were “ripped” for aprinter other than a TEAC

FlashJet 4800 Printer. All *.prn files are printer specific.

 The FlashJet 4800 will automatically adjust its print settings based upon the ink

cartridges you have installed, but the label files you create may require additional
Print Quality setting changes to optimize the appearance of your CD/DVD disc
labels. The two main factors affecting Print Quality are the inkjet compatible
coating on the CDs or DVDs you use, and the content of your label. This is why it is
important to test your labels using the CD or DVD discs you plan to use for each
printing project.

 If your label design includes large areas of black, or black text, we suggest you use

the #56 Black rather than the #58 Photo Ink Jet Cartridge. This will minimize both
ink cost and ink curing time.

 There are many advantages to using TEAC TrueNet Networking with your FlashJet

4800 CD/DVD Disc Printer:

 TrueNet knows what type of printer is installed on each Autoloader in

your network. It will automatically “rip” a label file or template to
match each Printing, or Duplication and Printing, system on your
network as the job is processed.

 Labels may be stored as printer specific, “ripped”, *.prn files, or non-

printer specific “templates”. Template files can be easily modified to

incorporate content changes.

 With TrueNet, label files can be stored on any HDD in the network.

This includes HDDs in networked PCs. Label files do not have to be

loaded on each Autoloader’s HDD.

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Optimizing Print Quality Settings

Default Prin

t Quality Settings

Print Media

Options

Print Quality

Options

FlashJet 4800 CD/DVD Disc Printers will select default Print Quality settings based upon
the ink cartridges it detects in its two ink cartridge holders. For example, the Print Quality
settings when a #56 Black cartridge is in the right hand holder will not be as “high” as

they would be if a #58 Photo cartridge was detected. If the Printer’s default settings

provide acceptable label quality with the media you are using, you do not have to change
anything. If you want to optimize your label’s Print Quality follow the procedure described
below. (The procedure depicted below is based upon the TrueNet Label Editor.)

Figure 1 –Label Editor Screen Figure 2

Figure 3 Figure 4

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Whether you create your labels using the TrueNet Label editor, or use the Label Editor to
convert artwork you prepared with other programs, print quality optimization controls are
available in the Printer Setup menu. There are four Print Media and four Print Quality
options to choose from. In general, each group of options is ranked from lowest quality at
the top of each sub-menu to highest quality at the bottom of each sub-menu. It should
also be noted that the FlashJet 4800 Printer will modify its internal settings based upon
the ink cartridges installed in its holders.

Although the Printer Setup Menu controls are called Media Type and Media Quality, the
settings actually alter inkjet print resolution and vary the quantity of ink deposited on the

disc’s coating. Increasing ink jet print resolution generally improves the appearance of a

label at the expense of print time. Higher quality images typically take longer to print.
(This could be a consideration if you are duplicating discs that have a small amount of
content on an autoloader system with 4 or more recorders.) Increasing the amount of ink
deposited also tends to improve label quality, but too much ink may saturate the coating
and never cure properly. Uncured ink is subject to handling damage and, even worse,

may transfer to the “lens” surface of an adjacent disc.

Because inkjet compatible coatings vary from manufacturer to manufacturer, lot to lot,
and media type to media type we unfortunately can not provide any firm guidelines.
Based upon extensive testing with CD/DVD discs from many manufacturers, we usually:

 Avoid the Plain Media Type setting because we do not recommend the paper labels

this setting was intended for.

 Set Media Type to Premium.

 Set the Print Quality to Normal.

 Use #57 Tri-color and #56 Black cartridges for labels that contain graphics and

text. This cartridge also creates exceptional gray scale images.

 Use #57 tri-color and #58 Photo cartridges for labels that contain photographs.

 Do a test print using discs from the lot we intend to use in production.

 Modify these basic settings, as required, to optimize label aesthetics, curing time,

and duplication system throughput.

It should be noted that at the time this manual was written there were no Advanced
Options in the Printer Setup dialog box.

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Checking Ink Cartridge Level

The ink level of the cartridges installed in the FlashJet 4800 can be checked using
autoloader utilities. It should be noted that the percent remaining shown is a
conservative estimate. The cartridge may still print properly for a while, even if the level
shown is 0%.

1. From the top level of the main menu scroll down to Utilities Menu and press

Enter.

2. From the top level of the Utilities Menu scroll down to Printer Utilities and press

Enter.

3. From the top level of the Printer Utilities Menu scroll down to Printer Ink Level

and press Enter. The display will show the approximate % of ink remaining in
each cartridge.

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Setting print limits at the Inside & Outside Diameter

area.

You can adjust the inside and outside diameters of the label your FlashJet 4800 will print

using TrueNet’s Label Editor. To adjust the print range inside or outside diameter use the

Options pull down menu and select Settings. The dialog box depicted below will be
displayed.

Use this setting

to reduce the

outside

diameter of the

print range.

Increasing the

Disc Margin

reduces the

print area.

Use this setting

to change the

inside diameter

of the print

range. The Hub

Size can be

increased or

decreased to

alter the print

Refer to the TrueNet Operators Manual for additional details.

Support for 80mm CD/DVDs and Business Cards

Support for 80 mm CD/DVDs and Business Cards is not available for this FlashJet Printer.

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Troubleshooting

The answers to many questions may be found in the 30 pages of the manual that precede
this Troubleshooting Guide. In order to keep this troubleshooting guide concise, the
reader may be referred to the appropriate page(s) in the manual.

Troubleshooting Guide Index:

The ink stays wet 34

The Printer gives tray errors after a disc is inserted 34

The Printer is not being recognized by the Autoloader 34

My labels are not centered on the discs 34

The Printer is printing in areas of the discs that are not coated 34

The Printer does not accept my *.prn files 35

The black areas of my labels are too wet 35

Printing takes too long 35

Print quality is not acceptable 36

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The ink stays wet:

1. The CD/DVDs are not coated for ink jet printing. Replace the media.

2. The CD/DVDs are intended for THERMAL rather than INK JET printing.
Replace the media.

3. Too much ink is being applied to the discs. Try different Print Quality
settings. Refer to page 27 of this manual.

The Printer gives tray errors after a disc is inserted:

1. The most likely cause is Printer-to-Autoloader Alignment. Refer to page 24
of this manual.

The Printer is not being recognized by the Autoloader:

1. Are all of the cables properly installed? See pages 18 and 19.

2. Was the Printer ON when the Autoloader was turned ON?

My labels are not centered on the discs:

1. Was your label artwork centered when you processed it through the TrueNet
Label Editor? (The version of TrueNet available when this manual was
written did not support the moving of imported JPEG images. You may have
to resize images in their native programs before you import them.)

2. Your Printer may not be properly calibrated. Refer to page 33 of this
manual.

The Printer is printing in areas of the discs that are not coated:

1. Adjust the labels inside and/or outside diameter limits using the Options –
Settings feature of TrueNet’s Label Editor. Refer to page 37 of this manual.

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The Printer does not accept my *.prn files:

1. All *.prn files are Printer specific. You can only use *.prn files created for the
FlashJet 4800 Printer. At the time this manual was written the only way to
create proper *.prn files for the FlashJet 4800 Printer required the use of the
TrueNet Label Editor.

The black areas of my labels are too wet :

1. This usually happens when the #58 Photo cartridge is used for labels with
large areas of black, and the Print Quality settings are not optimized. Try
replacing the # 58 Photo cartridge with a #56 Black cartridge.

2. If the problem persists, try adjusting the Print Quality settings. Refer to
page 27 of this manual.

Printing takes too long:

1. In general, higher quality printing increases printing time. Try adjusting the
print quality settings. It should be noted that sometimes “lower quality”
settings will produce excellent results with significant reductions in printing
time. Refer to page 27 of this manual.

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Print quality is not acceptable:

1. If the printing is faint, or off color, you may be out of ink on one of the
cartridges. Check ink level. Refer to page 32 of this manual.

2. If the printing is not flowing or curing properly, the coating may not be ink
jet compatible. Try a different media.

3. Many print quality problems result from the compatibility of the CD/DVDs ink
jet coating. It may not be simply a manufacturer issue. For example, a

manufacturer’s silver media may not work well with a particular label file, ink

jet Printer type, or print quality setting, but their white media may do an
exceptional job. The key to a consistent print process is finding media that
meets your quality and cost objectives. You may find optimum results using
white discs from one manufacturer and silver discs from a different
manufacturer.

4. To avoid unpleasant surprises in production, test print each new lot of media
with the label file you plan to print. This gives you the opportunity to
optimize print settings and/or spot a compatibility problem before it affects
your production schedule.

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Technical Support

For technical support, please contact the TEAC America Support Center

TEAC America, Inc. (USA)
Technical Support
Telephone: [phone] • Fax: [phone]

Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 pm PST
http://www.teac.com/DSPD/techsupport-America.htm
E-mail: [e-mail]

To contact the TEAC Service Center in the United States:

Tel: [phone] or 1-323-727-7616
Fax: [phone]

E-mail: [e-mail]
TEAC America, Inc. 7733 Telegraph Road
Montebello, California 90640

TEAC PIJ FlashJet 4800 Color Printer

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All rights reserved.

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