Autostar 2000 Installation Guide

Autostar II & Protégé II
Installation Guide
110630-000, Revision E
Use this manual to help you with:
∗ Unpacking,
∗ Installation and Setup,
∗ Cabling, and Control Center (PC) Setup
Rimage Corporation
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FAX: (952) 946-6956
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Notice for USA
Federal Communications Commissions (FCC) 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.
Additional FCC Statement
Any unauthorized modification to this equipment may result in the revocation by the FCC of
the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
Product Safety Statement
This product is in compliance with UL 1950 3rd Edition.
Notice for Canada
Canadian Department of Communications (DOC) Statement
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise for digital apparatus
specified in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of
Communications.
Product Safety Statement
This product is in compliance with CSA C22.2 No.950.
Notice for Europe
European Standards
This product is in conformity with the EMC Directive (89/336/EEC) and the LowVoltage Directive (73/23/EEC) through compliance with the following European
standards: EN 60950, EN 55022 (Class B), EN 50082-1. The CE mark has been
affixed in accordance with the CE Marking Directive 93/68/EEC.
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Rimage Producer II Limited 1 Year Warranty
Rimage warrants, to the original end user only, that all non-consumable parts of the Perfect Image®
Producer II family of automated products will be free from defects in material or workmanship for 12
months, according to the following terms:
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Rimage will replace or repair, at Rimage's discretion, any non-consumable parts found defective
within the Warranty period.
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Valid from the date Rimage ships the product to you.
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Factory depot repair to Rimage Minnesota or Rimage Germany with a typical response of 15
business days (25 business days for International). On-site repair, Advanced Replacement, or
faster response Maintenance Contracts are available for an additional fee.
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Rimage will pay ground service freight charges for components shipped to you.
This Warranty Does Not include the following:
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Work done at the customer's location, or customer's loss of data.
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Shipment costs of equipment or components returned to the Rimage factory.
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Software and/or firmware enhancements released after purchase of the product.
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Equipment or parts that were tampered with, misused, neglected, or that were modified in any
respect without the written consent of Rimage.
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Equipment or parts that have been damaged due to shipping or accidents, or damaged by
lightning, storms, water, or power surges.
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Printer consumables including ribbons, retransfer ribbons, or print head.
You may not assign this Warranty without Rimage's written consent. Rimage is the intended
beneficiary of this Warranty; if there is any inconsistency between this Warranty and any other
agreement included with or relating to Rimage products, this Warranty shall govern. If any term
of this Warranty is illegal or unenforceable, the legality and enforceability of the remaining
provisions are not affected or impaired. This Warranty is to be interpreted under the laws of the
State of Minnesota, without giving effect to conflict of law rules.
Rimage must receive written notice of any claimed defect or failure to perform within five (5) days
after such failure or defect is first observed. For warranty service, call Rimage at (952) 946-0004.
The Limited Warranty set forth above is Rimage's only Warranty in connection with the Rimage
Producer II family of products. All other Warranties, whether written or oral, express or implied,
contractual or statutory, including, but not limited to any Warranties of merchantability or fitness
for any particular purpose are specifically excluded and disclaimed. In no event shall Rimage's
liability under this Warranty exceed the obligation to repair or replace, at Rimage's discretion, a
Warranted product, and, without limiting the foregoing, Rimage's liability under this Warranty shall
not exceed the cost of the covered product.
To check order shipment information, return goods data, shipping details, or tracking specifics on
the Rimage web site go to www.rimage.com and select Order Status.
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Table of Contents
Rimage Producer II................................................................................................................... iv
Limited 1 Year Warranty.......................................................................................................... iv
Introduction------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7
Unpacking the Autoloader......................................................................................................... 8
Unpacking Other Cartons .................................................................................................... 8
Parts List.................................................................................................................................... 8
Rimage Perfect Image® Autostar II/Protégé II.................................................................... 8
Control Center ...................................................................................................................... 9
Everest II Printer ................................................................................................................. 9
Prism Printer........................................................................................................................ 9
User Manuals........................................................................................................................ 9
Installation Requirements....................................................................................................... 10
Weight ................................................................................................................................. 10
Access .................................................................................................................................. 10
Temperature ....................................................................................................................... 10
Electrical Outlets ................................................................................................................ 10
Setting Up ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11
Preparing the Autoloader ........................................................................................................ 12
Installing the Printer............................................................................................................... 13
Preparing the System Layout.................................................................................................. 15
Connecting the Components ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 16
Connecting the Autoloaders .................................................................................................... 17
Connecting the Everest II Printer ..................................................................................... 18
Connecting the Prism Printer............................................................................................ 18
Aligning the Everest II Printer .......................................................................................... 19
Aligning the Prism Printer ................................................................................................ 22
Location of User Manuals .................................................................................................. 24
For More Information ........................................................................................................ 24
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Chapter 1
Introduction
This chapter describes:
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Unpacking the Autoloader – page 8
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Parts List – page 8
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Installation Requirements – page 10
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Unpacking the Autoloader
Note: The term “Autoloader” applies to both the Autostar II and the Protégé II. “Autostar II” and
“Protégé II” will be used only to refer to either autoloader specifically.
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Inspect the shipping container for damage. Notify the shipper if there is damage. Keep the
equipment’s shipping container in the event you want to send the unit(s) back for
upgrades or servicing.
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To remove the Rimage equipment, follow the illustrated instructions located on the
shipping container.
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Lift the autoloader out of the box carefully. Do not grab the lift column or door when
pulling it up from the crate.
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Inspect all parts for any signs of damage. Notify the shipper if you find damage.
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Use a solid, level surface to set the autoloader on.
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If the carton was stored in a cold environment, allow the autoloader to reach room
temperature before turning on the power.
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Either an Everest II Printer or a Prism Printer is shipped with the autoloader. The
printer is shipped in a separate box. Carefully remove the printer from the other box and
allow the printer to reach room temperature.
Unpacking Other Cartons
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Remove all parts and check them against the parts list in this guide.
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Remove the plastic packaging material from the components and discard along with the
packing boxes.
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Remove the foam pieces from under the top cover of the Prism Printer.
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See Everest Unpacking Instructions to remove internal shipping pieces and the shipping
screw.
Parts List
Depending on the configuration of your Rimage Perfect Image® Producer System, you should
find the following main components in their respective carton(s). If anything is missing,
contact Rimage at one of the telephone numbers listed on page ii.
Rimage Perfect Image® Autostar II/Protégé II
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Autoloader
Autoloader AC power cord
4-Bin carousel
Firewire cable
USB cable
9-Pin serial cable
PS-2 serial cable
Producer Software Suite disc (contains CD Designer software)
Autostar II and Protégé II Installation Guide (this document) and related manuals
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Control Center
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Control Center (Dell PowerEdge)
Control Center power cord
Monitor (computer screen)
Monitor power cord
Mouse
Keyboard
Mouse Pad
Everest II Printer
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Everest II Printer
Transfer Ribbon is in the accessory box
Color Ribbon (CYM) is in the accessory box
Black Ribbon is in the accessory box
Prism Printer
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Prism Printer
Black Ribbon is installed in the Printer
User Manuals
All the manuals are installed on the Control Center in an Acrobat format (pdf).
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Autostar II & Protégé II Installation Guide – This guide is also installed on the Control
Center in the Rimage menu.
Autostar II & Protégé II User Guide – This guide is installed on the Control Center in the
Rimage menu.
CD Designer User Guides – This guide is installed on the Control Center in the Rimage
menu.
Prism Printer User Guide – This guide is installed on the Control Center in the Rimage
menu.
Everest II Printer User Guide – This guide is installed on the Control Center in the Rimage
menu.
Advanced Setup Guide – This guide is located in the located in the Rimage menu under
Manuals. It provides the network administrator with the requirements so orders can be
submitted across the network.
Software Suite 6 Getting Started Guide – Once the system is installed, this guide provides
the operators how to create discs with the Rimage Producer System.
Software User Guides – See the online helps in each software application.
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Installation Requirements
Install the autoloader and Control Center in a clean, dust-free, smoke-free environment.
Weight
A complete system with autoloader, Monitor, Keyboard with Mouse, and Control Center
weighs approximately 200 pounds. Be sure the table or surface where it will be permanently
kept is capable of supporting this weight.
Access
In addition to having easy access to the keyboard, ensure that:
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users have easy access to the front of the Control Center and the autoloader
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the autoloader’s door can be opened (to the right as you face the autoloader)
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the carousel can be easily removed from the autoloader.
Position the autoloader close enough to the Control Center so the cables can be connected.
Temperature
Provide a climate-controlled environment where temperatures are maintained at
60°- 77° F (15.5°- 25° C), limited by the recorder; and the relative humidity is regulated at 50–
80%, non-condensing.
Electrical Outlets
The autoloader, Control Center, and Monitor must be electrically grounded. Three outlets are
required. The autoloader is delivered with a three-prong power cord that must be plugged
into a three-hole, grounded electrical outlet.
WARNING
Proper grounding is necessary to prevent users from being exposed to a serious shock
hazard and to prevent damage to the equipment.
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Chapter 2
Setting Up
This chapter explains:
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Preparing the Autoloader – page 12
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Installing the Printer – page 13
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Preparing the System Layout – page 15
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Preparing the Autoloader
This section explains how to prepare the autoloader.
Procedure
1. Place the autoloader on a table that can hold at least 200 pounds, and with enough space
to open the front door. Also, keep in mind that you will need to position the autoloader
very close to the Control Center, as the Firewire connection cables are limited in length (2
meters).
2. Open the front door of the autoloader, then remove the Shipping Foam inserted above the
Carousel.
3. Remove the tape from the Mailbox Feed Tray.
1 – Lift Arm
3 – Carousel
2 – Shipping Foam
4 – Mailbox Feed Tray
4. Using a diagonal cutter, remove the plastic tie wrap that is around the pulley belt at the
top of the lift assembly. (A spare tie-wrap is provided if you need to reship the
autoloader. It is taped to the inside of the door.)
Caution
Be careful not to cut any of the surrounding cable or belt.
1 – Tie-wrap
2 – Belt
5. Go to “Installing the Printer” section on the next page.
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Installing the Printer
1. If a Prism Printer is being installed, go to step 6. If an Everest Printer is being installed,
go to step 2.
2. Before the Everest Printer can be installed, the unpacking directions that came with the
printer must be completed first. Refer to the unpacking directions.
3. Set the AC Voltage Selector Switch on the back of the Everest II Printer to match the AC
outlet voltage.
WARNING – 220/115 VAC
Set the AC Voltage Selector Switch to match the AC voltage from the source before
plugging the unit into the AC outlet.
4. Set the Mode Switch to position 1 with a small flat-blade screwdriver. The recessed line on
the switch indicates the selected mode.
5. Remove the Shipping Screw from the back of the printer and install it in the Retaining
Hole as shown below. The shipping screw prevents the drawer from moving during
shipment.
1 – AC Voltage Selector Switch
2 – Mode Switch
4 - Remove Shipping Screw from here
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3 - Recessed Line
5 - Retaining Hole
6. Open the Autoloader’s side cover.
7. Set the printer on the Printer Plate so the printer feet drop into the Rounded Slots of the
Printer Plate as shown below. The printer alignment will be checked later in the
installation procedure. Cables will be connected later.
1 – Printer Plate
2 – Rounded Slots
3 – Side Cover
8. If the printer does not have the print ribbon(s) installed, refer to the printer user guide.
9. Go to “Preparing the System Layout”, page 15.
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Preparing the System Layout
The Control Center is the publishing system’s computer and must be placed near enough to
the autoloader so that the cables can be connected. A second autoloader may also be
connected to the Control Center.
Note: The figure above shows the dimensions for and Autostar II. The Protégé II has a height of
29.6” (75.1 cm). Each autoloader has an open door depth of 39.0” (99.1 cm).
There should also be sufficient room around each autoloader to allow the door to be opened
and the carousel to be removed.
Procedure
1. Place the Control Center in a close location.
2. Place the monitor in the intended location.
3. Place the keyboard in front of the monitor.
4. Place the mouse next to the keyboard.
5. Power off the Control Center (at the front), the autoloader (at the back), and the monitor
(at the front).
6. Go to Chapter 3, “Connecting the Components” on page 16.
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Chapter 3
Connecting the Components
This chapter explains:
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Connecting the Autoloaders – page 17
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Connecting the Prism Printer – page 18
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Aligning the Everest II Printer – page 19
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Aligning the Prism Printer – page 22
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Location of User Manuals – page 24
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Connecting the Autoloaders
Find all of the cables needed for the Control Center, keyboard, mouse, monitor, and the
autoloader. Three AC outlets are required.
1. Connect the USB Cable to the Control Center, and then to the rear of the autoloader.
2. Connect the Serial Control Cable (RS-232) to the COM 1 port on the Control Center, and
then to the rear of the autoloader.
3. If two or more autoloaders are to be connected, the PC in this case has multiple serial
cable connections. Connect the second serial cable to the second autoloader’s serial control
connection.
4. Connect the AC power cord to the back of the autoloader, and then plug it into a grounded
electrical outlet. Do not power the system on yet.
5. Connect the Firewire cable to the Control Center, and then to the rear of the autoloader.
1 – USB Connection
3 – AC Power
2 – Serial Control Connection
4 – Firewire Connection
6. Connect the remaining autoloaders to the Control Center. The Control Center has more
cable connections based on the system that was ordered.
7. Connect the AC power cord to Control Center, and then to the grounded electrical outlet.
8. Connect the keyboard cable to the rear of the Control Center.
9. Connect the mouse cable to the rear of the Control Center.
10. Connect the monitor cable to the rear of the Control Center.
11. Connect the AC power cord to the monitor, and then plug it into the grounded electrical
outlet.
12. Go to “Connecting the Everest Printer” on page 18, or “Connecting the Prism Printer” on
page 18.
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Connecting the Everest II Printer
Complete details of the Everest II Printer are located in the Everest II User Guide.
1 – AC Power Cable
3 – USB Cable
2 – Serial Cable
4 – Mode Switch
5 – AC Voltage Switch
1. Remove the Everest II Printer from its box. Be sure to remove the shipping screw and
inserts according to the instructions provided with the printer.
2. Connect the AC Power Cable from the internal autoloader port to the rear of the Everest
II Printer.
The AC Voltage Switch and Mode Switch should be set.
3. Connect the USB Cable (for label data) from the internal autoloader port to the rear of the
Everest printer.
4. Connect the Serial Cable (for command data) from the internal autoloader port to the rear
of the Everest printer.
5. Align the Everest II Printer as explained in the “Aligning the Everest II Printer” section
on page 19.
6. The printer should be in a clean, dust-free environment to minimize any impurities
getting in the printed image.
7. After all of the cables are connected and the power cords are plugged into their AC outlets,
and the print ribbon was installed, power on the autoloader, Control Center, and monitor.
If the Control Center boots before the autoloader is powered on, the recorders will not be
recognized by the Control Center.
Connecting the Prism Printer
1. Lift the Prism Printer up from the Printer Plate and move the rear outward as shown in
the picture below. This provides access to connect the cables. Be careful of the lift arm!
2. Connect the internal USB Cable to the rear of the Prism Printer.
3. Connect the Serial Cable to the rear of the Prism printer.
4. Connect the AC Power Cable to the rear of the Prism Printer.
5. Change the Power Switch to the ‘On’ position.
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6. After all of the cables are connected to the printer, place the printer back into the printer
plate slots.
7. Align the Prism Printer as explained in the “Aligning the Prism Printer” section on page
22.
1 – Prism Printer
4 – AC Power Cable
2 – Printer Plate
5 – Power Switch
3 – Serial Cable
6 – USB Cable
Aligning the Everest II Printer
After installing the printer, it may need an alignment to the gripper arm. You will need a T25
Torx driver and a 5/32” Allen driver.
1. Power on the autoloader by pressing the autoloader power switch. Wait for the unit to
complete the initialization. The Everest II Printer takes about 1 to 2 minutes to complete
the initialization.
2. Manually move the lift arm to the top of the autoloader.
3. Place a disc in the gripper by pressing the disc up into the gripper while pressing the disc
release button.
1 – Lift Arm
3 – Disc Release Button
2 – Sensor Switch
4 – Gripper
4. Make sure the lift arm is at the top. Then press the Printer Button to open the printer
drawer.
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5. Close and re-open the front door of the autoloader. This frees the lift arm so you can move
it.
6. Slowly move the lift arm down until the disc is just touching the Print Pad.
1 – Side-to-Side Alignment
4 – Holding Pins
2 – Printer Button
5 – Print Pad
3 – Lift Arm
7. If the disc is not centered side-to-side on the print pad, continue to the next step. If the
side-to-side alignment is good, as shown in the above figure, go to step 9.
8. To perform the side-to-side alignment procedure, loosen the side-to-side screws. Slide the
printer, NOT the drawer, in small increments until the side edges of the disc and printer
pad are aligned. Then tighten the side-to-side screws.
1 – Side-to-Side Adjustment Screw
2 – Front-to-Back Adjustment Screw
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9. To see the front-to-back alignment, turn the Front-to-Back Alignment Screw until there is
a gap between the front edge of the disc and the disc retainer.
1 – Gap
2 – Disc Retainer
10. Press and hold the Disc Release Button while lifting the lift arm up.
11. There should be a gap between the centering pin and the edge of the disc center hole as
shown here. If it does not meet this requirement, move the lift arm down while holding
the disc release button and release the button to hold the disc and make the necessary
adjustments.
1 – Gap
4 – Print Drawer
2 – Disc
5 – Print Pad
3 – Centering Pin
12. Once the printer is aligned, raise the lift arm out of the way of the print drawer.
13. Close the print drawer by pressing the Printer Button.
14. Press the Disc Release Button to remove the disc from the gripper.
15. Close the front door of the autoloader.
16. Close the side-cover if it is open.
17. Place the autoloader cover on top of the autoloader.
18. If you want to connect the system to the network, or you are adding a second Control
Center to the network, refer to the Advanced Setup Guide located in the Rimage menu
under Manuals.
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Aligning the Prism Printer
After installing the Prism printer, it may need an alignment to the gripper arm. You will need
a T25 Torx driver and a 5/32” Allen driver.
1. Power on the autoloader by pressing the Prism Printer power switch and the autoloader
power switch. Wait for the unit to complete the initialization.
2. Manually move the lift arm to the top of the autoloader.
3. Place a disc in the gripper by pressing the disc up into the gripper while pressing the disc
release button.
1 – Lift Arm
3 – Disc Release Button
2 – Sensor Switch
4 – Gripper
4. Make sure the lift arm is at the top. Then press the Printer Button to open the printer
drawer. The LEDs on the printer start flashing.
5. Close and re-open the door. This frees the lift arm so you can move it.
6. Slowly move the lift arm down until the disc is just touching the Print Pad.
1 – Side-to-Side Alignment
4 – Holding Pins
2 – Printer Button
5 – Print Pad
3 – Lift Arm
7. If the disc is not centered side-to-side on the print pad, continue to the next step. If the
side-to-side alignment is good, as shown in the above figure, go to step 9.
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8. To perform the side-to-side alignment procedure, loosen the side-to-side screws. Slide the
printer, NOT the drawer, in small increments until the side edges of the disc and printer
pad are aligned. Then tighten the side-to-side screws.
1 – Side-to-Side Alignment Screws
2 – Front-to-Back Alignment Screws
9. To see the front-to-back alignment, release the disc on the print pad by holding the disc
release button and then lift the arm up. The center hole of the disc should have a gap of
1/32”. Lower the arm down and you should see that the centering pin should have a space
between itself and the recessed groove of the gripper hub.
To obtain these requirements, turn the Front-to-Back Alignment Screw to move the
printer in and out.
1 – Gap
4 – Gap
2 – Disc
5 – Print Drawer
3 – Centering Pin
6 – Gripper Hub
10. Once the printer is aligned, raise the lift arm to the top of its travel.
11. Close the print drawer by pressing the printer button.
12. Press the disc release button to remove the disc from the gripper.
13. Close the front door of the autoloader.
14. Close the side-cover if it is open.
15. Place the Prism Printer’s top cover on top of the printer.
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16. Place the autoloader cover on top of the autoloader.
17. If you want to submit orders across the network, refer to the Advanced Setup Guide
located in the Rimage menu under Manuals. To learn how to run the software, go to
Software 6 Getting Started Guide.
Note: If the Control Center boots before the autoloader is powered on, the recorders will not be
recognized by the Control Center. Reboot the computer if the recorders are not recognized.
Location of User Manuals
User manuals are installed on the system in the Rimage folder. They are also located on the
Producer Software Suite disc found in the \Manuals\ folder. The Adobe Acrobat Reader is
required to read and print these user guides, and it is included on the Software disc and is
installed from the disc.
The autoloader documentation includes:
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Autostar II and Protégé II User Guide – This manual is found in the Rimage
Manuals menu
Prism Printer User Guide – This manual is found in the Rimage Manuals menu
Everest II Printer User Guide – This manual is found in the Rimage Manuals
menu
CD Designer User Guide – This manual is found in the Rimage Manuals menu
Advanced Setup Guide – This manual is found in the Rimage Manuals menu
Online Helps – for each Rimage Producer Software Suite application
Software Suite 6 Getting Started Guide – Shipped with Autostar II or Protégé II
systems
ProNet Installation Guide- this manual is found in the Rimage Manuals menu if
you want to runs the Production Server and Image Server as NT Services
For More Information
Complete the Rimage Product Registration at http://www.rimage.com (select Product
Registration) to activate your free year of software updates and support.
The Rimage Perfect Print feature lets you align customized graphics and text on pre-silk
screened CD-R's that reflect your color standards, logos, and graphics. More information on
Perfect Print is available at http://www.rimage.com/Technical/index.html.
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The full Perfect Print spec can be downloaded in Acrobat format from the Rimage ftp site at
ftp://ftp.rimage.com/Public/Systems/Manuals/PerfectPrintSpec.pdf.
For Rimage technical information: http://www.rimage.com/Technical/Producer/index.html.
Rimage general information is at http://www.rimage.com.
To obtain supplies (e.g., CD-R Media, Jewel Cases, Diskettes, and Printer Ribbons) go to
http://www.rimage.com/Products/1116/cdmedia.htm.
To complete the Rimage Installation Survey, go to
http://www.rimage.com/gs_form/survey.htm.
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