Epson PP-100AP Guía de usuario

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10WARNINGThe connection of a non-shielded interface cable to this product will invalidate the EMC standards of this device. You are cautioned that cha

100Replacing the Maintenance Box (Only for PP-100AP)The maintenance box is a part that absorbs waste ink ejected during head cleaning or printing. Whe

101Maintenance Do not touch the green IC chip on the maintenance box. Do not touch the ink ejection port of the maintenance box or the inside of the

102Precautions for Transporting Your ProductWhen transporting your product, be sure to use the original box and protective materials to protect it fro

103Maintenance1Turn the product off. See “Turning Off the Power” on page 19.2After the Power light goes off, disconnect the power cord and USB cable.

104TroubleshootingProblems and their RemediesPower/Control Panel Problems Refer to this information together with the EPSON Total Disc Utility Help a

105TroubleshootingDisc Transferring (Input/Output) ProblemsSymptom/Problem Status Check/Remedy ProcedureThe arm does not move. Is there a foreign obje

106Disc Writing Problems (Only for PP-100/PP-50)Symptom/Problem Status Check/Remedy ProcedureA writing error has occurred. Is the disc scratched or di

107TroubleshootingLabel Printing ProblemsSymptom/Problem Status Check/Remedy Procedure Rubbing Lines or streaks are formed Blurriness Text or line

108 Rubbing Lines or streaks are formed Blurriness Text or lines are shaky Incorrect color tones Some colors are not printed Unevenness in the

109TroubleshootingOther ProblemsSymptom/Problem Status Check/Remedy ProcedureUnable to install software Is the USB cable unplugged?Make sure the USB c

11Before Using this ProductFor PP-50This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part

110Checking Lights for ErrorsThe light statuses are indicated as follows. Error Associated with CoversIf resuming label printing after an error, run a

111TroubleshootingError Associated with Disc TransferLightsConditions/RemediesPower BUSY ERROR INKSTACKER1 2 3 4Disc pick errorResolve the problem as

112Disc transfer errorResolve the problem as follows. 1. Turn the product off.2. Remove the disc. 3. Turn the product on and retry to publish a disc.A

113TroubleshootingError Associated with StackerLightsConditions/RemediesPower BUSY ERROR INKSTACKER1 2 3 4Only for PP-100/PP-100APStacker 3 is inserte

114Error Associated with InkStacker 2 (set as the output stacker) is full.Remove published discs from Stacker 2.Stacker 3 is full.Remove published dis

115TroubleshootingError Associated with PrinterLightsConditions/RemediesPower BUSY ERROR INKSTACKER1 2 3 4Only for PP-100APThe maintenance box has rea

116Error Associated with Drives (Only for PP-100/PP-50)LightsConditions/RemediesPower BUSY ERROR INKSTACKER1 2 3 4Drive tray open/close errorResolve t

117TroubleshootingOther ErrorLightsConditions/RemediesPower BUSY ERROR INKSTACKER1 2 3 4Improper status errorTurn the product off and back on.

118Checking with EPSON Total Disc UtilityEPSON Total Disc Utility enables you to check the status of this product and the remedy procedures for errors

119TroubleshootingWhen Discs Cannot be PublishedIf the disc is not published by clicking Publish in the Publish view of EPSON Total Disc Maker, or if

12Cautions for CD/DVD discsBefore using this product, run an operation check to make sure it is functioning normally. Also, back up the data on CD/DVD

120Check 4: Check of printer driver settingsIs the printer registered?1Click [System Preferences] in the Dock.2Click [Print & Scan] ([Print &a

121TroubleshootingIs the printer set to Pause?If Paused is displayed for the product’s icon (EPSON PP-xxx-xxxxxx), follow the steps below to resume th

122If performing all of the above checks still does not resolve the problem, the software may not be installed correctly. Uninstall (delete) the softw

123TroubleshootingDisc Does not Come OutPerform the procedure below if the disc cannot be ejected because the drive tray or printer tray does not come

124Printer Tray Does not Come OutTurn the power of the product off and then on again. If the printer tray still does not come out, perform the procedu

125Troubleshooting5Open the disc cover.6Pull out the printer tray. 7Remove the disc, and close the disc cover. The printer tray automatically closes

126For PP-100AP 1Turn the product off. See “Turning Off the Power” on page 19. 2After the Power light goes off, unplug the power plug from the outlet.

127Troubleshooting 6Grasp the fixture as shown in the figure below, and push the printer tray in the direction of the arrow indicated below. 7Open the

12811Reattach the maintenance box cover. 12Tighten the two screws.13Insert the power plug into the outlet, and turn on the power.

129TroubleshootingDisc Recording Surface is Stained with InkWhen the disc recording surface is stained with ink, the printer tray may be dirty. Clean

13Basic OperationsBasic OperationsParts NamesFrontBack1 Control panelUse to control the product. It also shows the status of the product. See “Control

1305Open the disc cover.6Pull out the printer tray. 7Use a soft cloth to wipe off any dirt on the printer tray. 8Close the disc cover. The printer t

131TroubleshootingFor PP-100AP 1Turn the product off. See “Turning Off the Power” on page 19. 2After the Power light goes off, unplug the power plug f

132 6Grasp the fixture as shown in the figure below, and push the printer tray in the direction of the arrow indicated below. 7Open the disc cover.8Pu

133Troubleshooting12Reattach the maintenance box cover. 13Tighten the two screws.14Insert the power plug into the outlet, and turn on the power.

134AppendixWhere to Get HelpBefore Contacting EpsonIf your Epson product is not operating properly and you cannot solve the problem using the troubles

135AppendixHelp for AustraliaContacts for information, support, and services are:Epson Australia Pty Ltd3 Talavera RoadNorth Ryde NSW 2113AustraliaPho

136Product SpecificationsBasic SpecificationsExternal dimensions and weightPP-100PP-100APPP-50Item DescriptionExternal dimensions 377 mm (W) x 465 mm

137AppendixJob processingFigures below are based on Mac OS X v10.7. PP-100PP-100APPP-50Depending on the operating environment and discs used, the writ

138Number of connectable products*: Guaranteed number of products that can process jobs published from one connected PC at the same time.More than one

139AppendixInk cartridgeDrive specifications (Only for PP-100/PP-50)Item DescriptionForm Separate ink cartridge for each colorColor Black, cyan, magen

14Inside 1Drive 1Writes data on the recording surface of the discs. 2Drive 2Writes data on the recording surface of the discs. 3 PrinterPrints on the

140Electrical specificationsEnvironmental conditionsInterfacesItemDescriptionPP-100 PP-100AP PP-50Rated voltage AC 100 to 240 V Rated frequency 50 to

141AppendixStandards and approvalsPP-100/PP-100APPP-50Item DescriptionSafety UL60950-1CAN/CSA-C22. 2 No. 60950-1EMC FCC Part 15 Subpart B Class BCAN/C

142Lifetime (PP-100AP)*: With bidirectional printingThe maintenance box is estimated to need replacing after about 30,000 discs. Based on printing 3,0

143AppendixConsumablesInk cartridges and Maintenance Box You can use the following ink cartridges with this product:To purchase Discproducer exclusive

15Basic Operations1DriveWrites data on the recording surface of the discs. 2 PrinterPrints on the label surface of the discs. 3Stacker 3Use as the dis

16Control panel*Job: Processing performed by this product, such as writing and printing data1 Power lightFlashes or turns on when the power is turned

17Basic OperationsLights for the Status of the ProductThis section describes the status of the product using the lights displayed on the control panel

18* PP-50 does not have the STACKER 4 light. STACKER1/2/3/4*STACKER lightOn The stacker is overloaded or full.Flashing The stacker is empty or not cor

19Basic OperationsTurning Power On/OffThis section describes how to turn the power on and off.Turning On the Power1Connect the power cord.2Press the p

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20Opening/Closing the Disc CoverWhen you load discs into the input stackers or take out discs from the output stackers, open and close the disc cover

21Basic OperationsClosing the Disc CoverHold the handle, and close the disc cover in the direction indicated by the arrow in the illustration below. F

22Handling StackersHandle the stackers as shown below. Stacker 1/Stacker 2Stacker 1 and Stacker 2 are the same. Handle them in the same way.AttachLine

23Basic OperationsStacker 3Attach (Only for PP-100/PP100AP)Hold the handle, line up the indentations, and attach. Remove (Only for PP-100/PP100AP)Hold

24Stacker 4 (Only for PP-100/PP-100AP)Pull outHold the Stacker 4 grip and pull out the stacker. Push inHold the Stacker 4 grip and push the stacker in

25Software SettingsSoftware SettingsThis section describes the basic settings of the software required for using the product (PP-100/PP-100AP/PP-50) a

26System RequirementsThe minimum hardware and system requirements for using the supplied software are shown below. OS (Operating system) Mac OS X v10

27Software SettingsProperties SettingAfter installing the software and adding the printer (For these procedures, see Setup Guide for Mac.), follow the

28The Properties screen appears.4Set Stacker Settings, Drive Settings (only for PP-100/PP-50), and Printer Settings (only for PP-100/PP-50).See EPSON

29Software SettingsCommon Settings for PublishingFollow the steps below to set Working Folder, Notification Settings, and Write Settings.Setting a Wor

3Organization of this ManualThe following instruction guides are included with this product. For Windows OSFor Mac OSSetup Guide Briefly describes how

30Notification Settings (Only for PP-100AP)Follow the steps below to set the buzzer function that lets you know when jobs end with the PP-100AP.1Start

31Software SettingsWrite Settings (Only for PP-100/PP-50)Follow the steps below to set Write Speed and Write Verification with the PP-100/PP-50.1Start

32Uninstalling the SoftwareIf the software could not be installed properly, uninstall (delete) the software, and then reinstall it. 1Turn off the prod

33Software Settings9Select EPSON Total Disc Maker, and click Uninstall.10When the uninstall complete screen appears, click Quit.12

34Using SoftwareEPSON Total Disc MakerWhat is EPSON Total Disc Maker?EPSON Total Disc Maker is software for registering the write data* and the print

35Using SoftwareScreen Configuration of EPSON Total Disc MakerThis section describes the screen configuration of EPSON Total Disc Maker. See EPSON Tot

36Label viewClicking Label in Disc view displays Label view. In Label view, you can edit the data for printing on the label surface of the disc.

37Using SoftwarePublish viewClicking [Publish] in Disc view or Label view displays Publish view. In Publish view, you can publish the writing data an

38EPSON Total Disc UtilityWhat is EPSON Total Disc Utility?EPSON Total Disc Utility is software for displaying the product’s current status, remaining

39Using SoftwareScreen Configuration of EPSON Total Disc UtilityThis section describes the screen configuration of EPSON Total Disc Utility. See EPSON

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40Properties screen (General screen)On the Main screen, double-click a model name for Device Name or click [Properties] to display the device’s Prop

41Using SoftwareMaintenance Info screenIn the Maintenance Info screen, you can check maintenance information for your product. See “Checking Maintenan

42About screenIn the About screen, you can check the serial number and versions for your product.

43Using SoftwarePrinter Utility screenIn the Utility screen, you can run various maintenance functions to maintain the print quality.  For details on

44Printer DriverWhat is Printer Driver?The printer driver is software for the necessary settings to publish discs from commercially available applicat

45Using SoftwareScreen Configuration of Printer DriverThis section describes the screen configuration of the printer driver. Print Settings areaIn the

46Input StackerAllows you to select the stacker where the discs to be written/printed are set. Output Stacker Allows you to select the stacker to whic

47Using SoftwareColor Options areaIn Color Options area, you can adjust print colors.Display the printer driver screen, and select Color Options to di

48Publishing DiscsCompatible Disc TypesPrintable disc and writable disc types differ. When using this product for both printing and writing*, use disc

49Publishing DiscsWritable Disc TypesThe PP-100 and PP-50 can write to the following types of disc. Type Capacity CharacteristicsCD-R 650/700 MBThe re

5 Job Operations ...72Pausing/Cancelling Jobs...72Priority Publis

50Handling DiscsNotes on Usage Do not touch the recording surface when holding a disc.  Handle discs carefully to ensure fingerprints, dirt, dust, m

51Publishing DiscsNotes on storage Do not place discs in a location where they will be subject to high temperature and humidity such as locations und

52Printable AreaThe printable area is the area of the label surface on which printing is possible. The printable area and recommended print area are s

53Publishing DiscsSetting the Print AreaSelect from Standard and Wide, or set an arbitrary size (User Defined label size). The print areas of Standard

54Flow for Publishing DiscsThis section describes how to publish discs using the product. The publishing procedure differs, depending on whether you p

55Publishing DiscsWhen publishing with the other applications* Registering write data is not available with the PP-100AP.With the PP-100 or PP-50, if

56Selecting Publish ModeSetting the most suitable publish mode for the usage or number of discs to be published enables efficient disc publishing.Sele

57Publishing DiscsExternal Output mode: When you want to publish two type of discs without having to change discsThis mode uses Stacker 1 and Stacker

58Batch mode: When you want to publish a large number of discs with least laborThis mode uses Stacker 1 and Stacker 2 as the input stackers for discs,

59Publishing DiscsFor PP-50Standard mode: When you want to publish up to 50 identical discs at onceThis mode uses Stacker 1 as the input stacker for d

6Before Using this ProductFor Safe Use To use this product safely, be sure to read this guide as well as the other instruction guides included with t

60Loading DiscsThis section describes how to load discs into the input stacker, and insert it. 1Fully separate the discs to prevent them from sticking

61Publishing DiscsFor PP-504Insert the stacker, and close the disc cover. Publish Mode Input Stacker Number of DiscsStandard Mode Stacker 1 Up to appr

62Registering Write Data (Only for PP-100/PP-50)This section describes how to register data to be written in Disc view of EPSON Total Disc Maker. In t

63Publishing Discs4Drag and drop any image data to write to the CD from Finder.The data that you drag and drop appears in the data list. The registrat

64Creating LabelsCreate a label design in Label view (See “Label view” on page 36.) of EPSON Total Disc Maker. In the label view, an image of the prin

65Publishing DiscsPublishing DiscsThis section describes how to publish a job for publishing discs to the product in Publish view of EPSON Total Disc

663Make sure that discs are loaded in the input stacker correctly.See “Loading Discs” on page 60.4Click Publish.EPSON Total Disc Utility starts, and t

67Publishing DiscsSetting Printer Driver and Publishing DiscsThis section describes how to set the printer driver (setting for label print and registe

686Select Print Settings.The Print Setting area appears.

69Publishing Discs7Configure each setting.See “Print Settings area” on page 45 for details.8Click Print.EPSON Total Disc Utility starts, and the disc

7Before Using this ProductInstall this product in the following type of place. Place that is flat and stablePlace with the following temperature and h

70Taking out discsWhen the publishing process finishes, follow the steps below to take out published discs. For PP-100/PP-100APThe stacker used as the

71Publishing DiscsFor PP-50The stacker used as the output stacker differs depending on the publish mode. Confirm the output stacker in the following t

72Job OperationsProcessing performed by this product, such as writing and printing data, is called a “job.”After publishing a job with EPSON Total Dis

73Publishing DiscsPriority PublishingIf you need to process a job before the others when more than one job is being published, follow the steps below.

74Convenient FeaturesPrinting on User Defined Label Size DiscsSet an arbitrary size if you print on discs whose label size is other than Standard and

75Convenient FeaturesCreating Disc Copies (Only for PP-100/PP-50)With EPSON Total Disc Maker, you can create CD/DVD copies using an original disc or a

763Configure each setting.See EPSON Total Disc Maker Help for details.The registration of write data is now finished.

77Convenient FeaturesCreating Copies from Disc Image FilesThis section describes how to create CD/DVD copies using a disc image file. 1Start EPSON Tot

78Adjusting Print ColorsThis section describes how to adjust the colors of print data. If you wish, you can make color adjustments at the time of prin

79Convenient FeaturesThe adjusting procedure differs, depending on whether you publish with EPSON Total Disc Maker or with other applications.When pub

8Cautions for the Power SourceWARNINGDo not connect or disconnect the power plug with wet hands. This may result in electric shock. Use only the type

80MaintenanceReplacing the Ink CartridgeChecking the Ink LevelsWhen it becomes time to replace even one of the six ink cartridges, printing is no long

81MaintenanceHow to Replace the Ink CartridgesThis section describes how to replace the ink cartridges, using light magenta as an example. The replace

823Take the ink cartridge out of its package. 4Use the label color to check where to set the ink cartridge, and gently push the new ink cartridge into

83Maintenance5Close the ink cartridge cover.  Do not turn off the power or open the ink cartridge cover during ink charging. These actions cause the

84Checking the Print Head NozzlesIf the print head nozzles are clogged, the printing may be faint even though there is ink, or unusual colors may be p

85Maintenance4Click Print.The disc on which the nozzle check pattern was printed is output to Stacker 3 or Stacker 4. 5Check the printed nozzle check

86Cleaning the Print HeadHead cleaning is a function for cleaning the surface of the print head to maintain the print quality. Run head cleaning if th

87MaintenanceHow to Clean the Print HeadThere are the following two ways to run head cleaning.  Running it using the control panel on the product Ru

883Click Start.The BUSY light flashes, and head cleaning starts. When head cleaning is finished, the BUSY light goes off.

89MaintenanceAligning the Print HeadIf the print position when the print head moves from right to left is not aligned with the print position when the

9Before Using this ProductCautions for UsingWARNINGDo not continue to use under abnormal conditions such as smoke, unusual odors or sounds. This may r

904Click Print.The disc on which the print head alignment pattern was printed is output to Stacker 3 or Stacker 4.5Check the printed print head alignm

91Maintenance6Select the number of the pattern with the fewest vertical lines. In the illustration above, the pattern with the fewest vertical lines i

92Correcting the Printing PositionAdjust the printing position if it has shifted towards the top, bottom, left, or right. 1Set one unprinted disc into

93Maintenance4Click Print.The disc on which there are five lines printed on the top, bottom, left and right respectively as well as one blue upward-po

945Click Finish if the lines on the top, bottom, left and right are evenly printed on the label surface. If they are not printed evenly, adjust the al

95MaintenanceCleaning Your ProductTo keep your product operating at its best, clean it by using the following procedure. Cleaning the Exterior1Turn th

96Cleaning the Air Vents (Only for PP-100/PP-50)1Turn the product off. See “Turning Off the Power” on page 19.2After the Power light goes off, unplug

97MaintenanceChecking Maintenance InformationThis section describes how to check information that is useful when carrying out maintenance and providin

98Maintenance information of your product appears.PP-100PP-100APPP-50Item DescriptionNumber of printed discs Cumulative number of discs the product ha

99MaintenanceReplacing the Ink Pad (Only for PP-100/PP-50)The ink pad is a part that absorbs waste ink ejected during head cleaning or printing. When