CopyPro PowerPro II Manuel utilisateur
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CopyPro PowerPro II
PowerPro II Printer
Version IIAa
Table of Contents
Introduction 3
Printer Installation Overview 4
Quick Setup Directions 5
Installation - Unpacking 6
Installation - Parts Identification 7
Installation - Connecting the Printer 8
PowerPro II Printer Driver Installation 9
Printer Driver Installation for Windows 98 10
Printer Driver Installation for Windows NT 11
Printer Driver Installation for Windows 2000 12
Label Software Installation 13
Windows 98: Installation of CD Painter software: 13
Windows 2000: Installation of CD Painter software: 13
Windows NT: Installation of CD Painter software: 14
Printer Operation 15
Printer Ribbon Installation 15
CD Label Printing 16
Control Panel Operation 17
Manual Loading CD Media 18
CD Label Printing 19
Multi-tray Feature 20
Changing the CD Tray 21
Maintenance: General 22
Storage 22
Startup and Shutdown 22
Maintenance: Printer Ribbon Installation 23
Installing Print Ribbon 23
Printer Ribbon Installation Chart – Part 1 25
Printer Ribbon Installation Chart – Part 2 26
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Maintenance: Printhead 27
Cleaning the Print Head 27
Printhead Replacement 29
Printhead Replacement Procedure 30
Troubleshooting Section 32
Quick Recovery Strategy 32
Test CD Strategy 32
Common Printer Issues 32
Printer is not printing checklist 33
Print Quality 35
Fuzzy prints and smudges 35
Faded prints 35
Horizontal Streaks or Arc shaped Streaks 35
Sticking or Torn Ribbon 35
CD Positioning Errors 35
CD Printing Techniques Section 36
Please see the following CD Printing Techniques Chart for more detailed
information on CD Label printing techniques. 36
PowerPro II CD Media & Ribbon Selection Guide 37
Graphics Tips 38
Common Label Issues 39
Strobe Setting Examples 41
CD Media & Strobe Setting examples 42
Printer Driver Settings: Win 98 43
Printer Driver Settings: Win 2000 45
Optimizing Color Labels 48
CD Printing Techniques Chart 51
Thermal Transfer & Inkjet CD Printer Comparison 56
Supported Ribbon and Ribbon Specifications 58
Ribbon Usage with a Minimum Print Size 58
Autoloader Port 59
Autoloader Port Pinouts: 59
Error Codes for Status LED 60
Copyright 2002 CopyPro, Inc
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Introduction
Figure 1: CopyPro PowerPro II CD Printer shown with optional Business Card CD Tray
PowerPro II CD Printer
The CopyPro PowerPro II CD Printer is a thermal transfer printer capable of printing
labels up to 600 dots per inch (DPI) on several types of CD-R, DVD-R or CD-ROM
media surfaces, using appropriate wax/resin thermal transfer ribbons. CopyPro’s thermal
transfer CD labeling technology allows creation of cost effective, durable, waterproof
labels that are printed directly on the surface of the disc.
The PowerPro II CD Printer prints CD labels designed using the CopyPro CD Labeling
software (CD Paintersoftware). Labels created with the CD Paintersoftware can
contain text, and graphics. The PowerPro II Printer Driverfor the Windows
environment controls the operation and performance configurations for the PowerPro II
CD printer. The PowerPro II Printer Drivermust be installed prior to printing with the
PowerPro II CD printer.
PowerPro II CD Printer Key features
The CopyPro PowerPro II CD Printer offers several features not found on other CD
printers:
•Instant re-print of last label printed
•Removable CD trays for printing on variety of business card shapes discs
•Flip open chassis to allow easy ribbon changed or printhead maintenance
•Software and hardware support for automated printing systems
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Printer Installation Overview
The PowerPro II User’s Guide, includes:
Quick Setup Directions
•These are brief instructions for printer and software setup by
technical computer users
Standard Setup Directions
•These are more detailed instructions for printer and software setup
by non-technical computer users
General information and Appendix follow Setup Directions
•Printer maintenance
•Ribbon replacement
•Optimizing label print quality
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Quick Setup Directions
Unpack Printer
•Remove Printer from shipping box and foam
inserts
Printer is shipped with:
•Power Cable
•Data cable
•Printer Software (CD-ROM disc)
•Printer is shipped with a black ribbon installed
Connect printer to computer and power
•Data cable is Grey (DB-25 to DB-25 type of
cable) that connects to computer’s parallel port
•Power Cable connects to 110/220 VAC power
•Note: power supply is auto switching and
compatible with 110/220 VAC power
Install Printer Driver Software
•Printer Driver Software is located on PowerPro
Software CD-ROM
•The printer driver are located in PowerPro II
directory
•Follow standard printer driver install or Add
Printer Wizard procedures and select
appropriate drivers the version of Windows on
the computer connected to the printer
Install CD labeling software (CD Painter
Software )
•CD labeling software is located on PowerPro
Software CD-ROM
•The CD labeling software is located in CD
Painter directory
•Follow standard software install (add program)
procedures and select the Setup file forCD
Painter application
Start CD labeling software (CD Painter)
•Load blank CD (label side up) into printer
(Press Tray button on printer to open tray
•Click on CD Painter Icon to start program
•Create Label design and save label to a file
•Select PowerPro II Printer Driver
•Select File Menu, then Print, (confirm
PowerPro II is selected) then Click OK to print.
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Installation - Unpacking
Figure 2:PowerPro II, unboxed, but still in protective shipping foam
Unpacking
•Open the top of the box
•Lift the PowerPro II by gripping the underside of the narrow sides of the unit
•Set the PowerPro II and foam on a sturdy, flat surface
•Support either end of the PowerPro II with an arm and carefully pull the foam off the
elevated end. Repeat for the shipping foam on the other end
Note:
•Printer is shipped with black ribbon installed
•Printer is shipped with top cover secured by plastic wrap
Re-packing for shipment
•Important: Make sure Printer Chassis is locked. Check by lifting chassis up, chassis
should not move. To re-lock, pull Chassis Lock Knob out, then release and check by
lifting chassis, when locked the chassis will not open. (See Parts Identification
section for location of Chassis Lock Knob)
•When re-packing for shipment, secure outer top cover by plastic wrap or tape before
placing printer into foam pieces
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Installation - Parts Identification
You should become familiar with the parts of the printer before attempting to operate it.
See the Maintenance section of this manual for help installing printer ribbons.
•Power switch
•Control panel
•Printer ribbon
•Ribbon supply roller
•Take-up roller (geared)
•Roller clips
•CD Tray
•Parallel Port
•Power Cord
•Autoloader Port
Printer ribbon:
Supply roller
Take up roller
Roller clips
Control panel
CD Tray
Tray Release button
Chassis Lock Knob
Power Switch
Power and Data connectors
Chassis
Note: Chassis flips up to
allow ribbon replacement
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Installation - Connecting the Printer
Figure 3: PowerPro II data and power connections
Connecting the Printer
The CopyPro PowerPro II has two main connections for operation:
•AC power connection – for 110/220 VAC power
•Parallel port connection – DB-25 “straight through” cable
Before operating the PowerPro II, make sure these connections have been made:
•Plug the supplied power cord into the power connection at rear of the PowerPro II
•Connect the supplied parallel printer cable to the parallel port on the PowerPro II, and
to the printer port on your host computer
•Printer is shipped with a black ribbons installed. If a printer ribbon is not installed,
follow the instructions in the Installing Print Ribbonsection
Power switch
Power connection Parallel port
Autoloader port
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PowerPro II Printer Driver Installation
Figure 4: PowerPro Software CD
PowerPro Software
The PowerPro II requires:
•Printer Driver for Windows 98, NT, or 2000
•PowerPro CD labeling software
This software is on the PowerPro Software CD included with printer.
Printer Driver
The printer driver controls the operation for the PowerPro II. The printer driver must be
installed prior to using the PowerPro II for the first time. The printer driver installation
varies with the version of Windows used, see detailed instructions for specific version of
Windows. The printer driver allows the CopyPro CD Labeling software or other labeling
programs to be used with the printer.
CD Label Software
The CD Label Software, which is named CD Painter, is used to create the label that will
be printed on the CD. The CD Label Software provides tools to incorporate text and
graphics of the label. The CD Label program provides convenient CD templates that
correspond to a variety of CD media. In addition, the CD Label software can import
graphic files (such as entire labels) from other programs.
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Printer Driver Installation for Windows 98
In order to print labels on discs, the PowerPro II printer needs to be connected to a
computer that has the PowerPro II printer driver software installed. The printer driver
software controls the printer's functions and allows adjusting the print density (darkness
or lightness of label), and other printing characteristics. Typically, when printing a disc
label, the printer driver dialog box is displayed showing the name of the printer and
choices for selecting number of copies and selecting printer properties. Listed below are
instructions for installing the PowerPro printer driver for Windows 98.
Printer driver installation for Windows 98:
•Place PowerPro II CD-ROM disk into computer's CD-ROM drive
•Click on Start from Windows Menu Bar
•Select Settings
•Click on Printers
•Double click Add Printer
•Click Next
•Click Have Disk button
•Click Browse, under Drive List Box, select the CD-ROM drive that contains
PowerPro II CD-ROM disk
•Double Click Drivers PowerPro 2A folder
•Click on Win98 folder
•Select PPRO_2A.INF and then Click OK
•Click OK again
•Confirm that CopyPro PowerPro 2A is selected and Click Next
•Select LPT1: Port
•Click Next
•To set the PowerPro II Printer as Default, select Yes (select No if another printer is
normally the default printer)
•Click Next
•When prompted to print test page, select No
•Click Finish
•Windows 98 requires re-starting computer to complete the installation process
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