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Primera Primera Signature Z1 manual

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    USER’S GUIDE[...]

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    2 Thank you for choosing the Signature Z1 CD/DVD Printer. The Z1 is the perfect tool for labeling all of your custom CDs and DVDs quickly , easily and with a touch of class. The Z1 let s you print text and graphics directly to the surface of discs. Quality is high, operation is simple, and the printed images are smudge resistant and completely wate[...]

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    3 WELCOME MESSAGE 2 NOTICE 2 TRADEMARKS 2 INTRODUCING YOUR CD/DVD PRINTER 4 ~ 8 What’s in your printer box Product Specifications Safety Instructions General Features of the CD/DVD Printer Printing Functions SETTING UP THE CD/DVD PRINTER 8~21 Getting Started : Minimum System Requirement Installing Application Software Installing USB Driver Uninst[...]

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    4 CD / DVD Printer Driver CD-ROM Power Cord AC Adapter USB Cable Ribbon Cartridge Blank CD-R for T est Printing PRINTER Print Resolution: 200dpi 4x90 degree rotation function supports 4 print areas: T op & Bottom Section - 2 x 0.94" X 2.36" (24mm x 60mm) Left & Right Section - 2 x 0.94" X 1.57" (24mm x 40mm) Input Power [...]

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    5 PRINTER CABLE Y our printer comes with a standard USB cable for connecting the printer to the PC. Power Cord & AC Adapter A Power Cord and AC Adapter is supplied for connection to a power source. APPLICA TION SOFTW ARE The CD/DVD Printer’s application software enables you to design your CD/DVD label, and communicate your print command to th[...]

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    6 Caution! Please handle the device according to the following instructions, as otherwise it may lead to damage of the printer. • Do not place the product near any heat sources. • Do not pull the power cord or USB cable during unplugging. Grip and pull out the plug directly . • Make sure that the power cord is firmly plugged into the power so[...]

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    7 AC adapter terminal USB Port Figure 3 Rear View AC adapter terminal • Connect the supplied AC adapter to the printer’s AC adapter terminal (Refer to Figure 3) for connection to power source. Printer’s USB port • Connect the supplied USB cable to the USB port (Refer to Figure 3) for connection to your PC. PRINTING FUNCTIONS The CD/DVD Prin[...]

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    8 • Support for T ext Label Editing Font setting variations Selection of font Selection of font size Paragraph setting Bullets and Numbering Setting T ables insertion Copy , Cut and Paste features for easy import/export of rich text • Easy to understand window layout Immediate print preview in window layout Word processor style layout gives max[...]

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    9 INST ALLING APPLICA TION SOFTW ARE 1 . Insert the CD-ROM in your PC.(If auto run is disabled on your PC, open Windows Explorer and click the CD icon.) 2. The driver set -up instructions will auto-run on the PC. 3. Follow the instructions on the PC and install the “Microsoft®. NET Framework” (if you do not have the Microsoft. NET Framework in[...]

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    10 6. Key in your User Name & Organization Click Next 5. **InstallShield will search for the CD-DVD Application on your PC. 3. This starts installation 4. A display screen will appear to let you know when the installation is complete. Click OK. The Microsoft.Net Framework application is now installed. 7. If you want the application to be instal[...]

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    11 9. Click Finish. The application is now installed. 8. The InstallShield Wizard will install the CD-DVD Printer Application to the PC. ** Note : Due to stability , the install wizard may ask for a system reboot before the CD/DVD Printer Application is installed. If setup doesn’t continue after a reboot, just re-run the set-up. The installation [...]

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    12 INST ALLING THE USB DRIVER 1. After you have finished the Application Installation, connect Printer to PC through the USB cable. 2. The driver set -up instructions will auto-run on the PC. Follow the instructions on the PC and install the “CSQ200 Driver file”. 1. These instructions are for Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition and Millennium E[...]

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    13 5. The Windows driver will search for the CSQ200 driver Click Next. 6. This starts the installation Click Finish.[...]

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    14 1. These instructions are for Microsoft Windows 2000 (Professional) ** Note: Depending on your PC configuration, the display screen may not be the same as shown on the picture below. 2. Click Next. • This causes the Found New Hardware Wizard to appear. 3. Highlight the icon “Search for a suitable driver for my device”. Click Next.[...]

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    15 5. The Windows driver will search for the CSQ200 driver. Click Next. 6. This starts the installation Click Finish. 4. Click Specify a location. Click Next. Click Browse . It will locate the driver from CD-ROMDriverswin2kXP Click OK . Click Next[...]

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    16 1. These instructions are for Microsoft Windows XP ** Note: Depending on your PC configuration, the display screen may not be the same as shown on the picture below . 2. Highlight the icon “Install from a list or specific location”. Click Next. 3. Click “Search for the best in these locations”. Click “Include this location in the searc[...]

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    17 6. Click “Continue Anyway” This starts the installation 7. Click Finish. 5. The Windows driver will search for the CSQ200 driver Click Next.[...]

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    18 UNINST ALLING THE APPLICA TION SOFTW ARE 1. Click the Windows Start button, point to Settings , and then click Control Panel. 2. Once the control panel window appears, double click Add / Remove Programs. 3. Once the dialogue box appears, click CD/DVD Printer Application in the list of installed software. 4. Click the Remove button. Once the file[...]

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    19 3) Connect the USB cable to the USB port of the PC. MAKING CONNECTIONS 4) Connect the USB cable to the USB port of the printer The side with the arrow should be pointing down. • Do not disconnect the AC Adapter, power cord or USB cable during the printing process as it may cause the printer to malfunction. • Only use the power cord and AC Ad[...]

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    20 LOADING THE RIBBON CARTRIDGE 5. Position the ribbon cartridge so that the ribbon passes under the cartridge bar. 6. Press the ribbon cartridge against the carriage until the cartridge is in line with the carriage bar. 7. Click the OK button on the cartridge dialogue box and the cartridge will move back to the home position, or “Cancel” to ex[...]

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    21 6. Click the OK button on the cartridge dialogue box and the cartridge will move back to the home position, or cancel to exit. 7. Close the printer access door. Caution ! Do not apply too much force to the ribbon winder shaft as it may lead to damage. USING THE PRINTER CD/DVD CA TCH Figure 4 CD/DVD CD/DVD CA TCH press and release Figure 5 Loadin[...]

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    22 CREA TING A LABEL 1. Place the disc onto the CD catch with its printing surface facing up. Do not place the printing surface facing downward as it will damage the disc. 2. On the Windows desktop, double-click the icon and the main application window will appear. Alternatively , you can also run the application by clicking the Start button follow[...]

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    23 Y ou can import images into the label from files or folders. 1. Click on any label boxes to import the images. 2. Click on the “Switch to image edit mode” icon. 3. A window “Area” will appear. 4. Click on the “Insert/Change image” icon 5. A window “Image Attributes” will appear “Image Position” and “Scaling” can be adjust[...]

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    24 MAINT AINING THE PRINTER Preventative Maintenance • Always maintain the print head in clean condition. For cleaning, use a cotton swab moistened with alcohol or commercially available cassette tape recorder head cleaning kit to clean the print head (Refer to Figure 6) • Prevent dust from collecting on the exterior surface by cleaning with a [...]

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    25 CLEANING THE PRINT HEAD A dirty print head will produce bad print quality . Perform the following steps to clean the print head when it becomes dirty . Note: Use a cotton bud stick or other soft material to clean the print head. 1. Click on file and select “Clean Print Head…” on the drop down menu. (See Figure 7) Figure 7 3. The Carriage w[...]

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    26 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Solution Printer or PC application hangs 1)Ensure that all the connectors are connected properly . 2)Ensure that the application software is installed: -Disconnect the USB cable and reinstall the CD/DVD printer application software. -Reconnect the cable. 1)If the print head is dirty , clean the print head as described in [...]

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    27 ERROR MESSAGES Y ou may sometimes receive the following common error messages while using the printer . Please follow the following instructions if you encounter them. Error Message Action No ribbon cartridge in the printer . The ribbon is finished. Not enough ribbon for the next printing. Load a ribbon cartridge in the printer and try again. Fo[...]

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    28 SIGNA TURE Z1 LIMITED W ARRANTY A. What is Covered. Primera technology , Inc. “PRIMERA” warrants to the original purchaser that the product enclosed with this Limited Warranty statement and used in the country of purchase will conform to the manufacturer’s specifications and be free from defects in workmanship and materials for a period of[...]

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    29 service are your responsibility . If a claimed defect cannot be identified or reproduced in service, you will be held responsible for costs incurred. IMPORT ANT : if using a mechanical switch box between this product and another product, be certain that it includes surge protection. Non-warranty damage to your product could result from the use o[...]

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    30 Some states and/or countries do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts and some states and/or countries do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation and exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other legal [...]

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