Printing a Disc Label

    18-Jun-2013
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    Solution

    About this page
    This page is for the PRO-1 with firmware version 2.000 or later.
    Check your PRO-1 firmware version while referring to [ How to upgrade the firmware ], and upgrade the firmware if necessary before going through this page.

    With the upgraded firmware, you can perform the following:
    - Printing in the color hue (in the PRO Mode) that looks like the one on the monitor
    - Reducing the Fine Art Paper margin (from 35 mm to 30 mm)
    - Printing on Canvas paper
    CAUTION
    The latest version of the printer driver needs to be installed.
    With Mac OS X v10.4, the above new features are not available.

    Cautions When Printing on the Disc Label
    • Be sure to use the Disc Tray supplied with this printer. It has an "H" on the upper side.
    • Do not print on printable discs that are not compatible with inkjet printing. The ink will not dry and may cause problems with the disc itself or devices which the disc is loaded onto.
    • Do not print on the printable discs' recording surface. Doing so will make data recorded on discs unreadable.
    • Hold the printable discs by their edges. Do not touch either the label surface (printing surface) or recording surface.
    • Remove any dirt from the Disc Tray before placing printable discs on the Disc Tray. Loading discs in a dirty Disc Tray may scratch the recording surface of the discs.
    • After printing, allow the printing surface of the disc to dry naturally. Do not use hairdryers or expose the disc to direct sunlight to dry the ink. Do not touch the printing surface until the ink has dried.
    • Do not attach the Disc Tray while the printer is in operation.
    • Do not remove the Disc Tray while printing on printable discs. Doing so may damage the printer, the Disc Tray, or the disc.
    • Do not get dirt or scratches on the reflectors of the Disc Tray. The printer may not be able to recognize loading of the printable disc, or printing may become misaligned. If the reflectors on the Disc Tray become dirty, wipe the reflector clean with a soft, dry cloth, taking care not to scratch the plate.
    • The Disc Tray may become dirty if software other than Easy-PhotoPrint EX is used.
    • Always use the supplied 3.15 inches / 8 cm Disc Adapter when printing on 3.15 inches / 8 cm printable discs.
    • Always close the Inner Cover after printing on printable discs.

    Items to Prepare
    The following items are needed to print onto the printable disc:

    • Disc Tray
    "H" is on the upper side.

    • 3.15 inches / 8 cm Disc Adapter
    Needed only when printing on 3.15 inches / 8 cm printable discs.
    Attached to the Disc Tray when shipped.

    • Printable Discs
    Obtain a 4.72 inches / 12 cm or 3.15 inches / 8 cm printable disc with a label surface compatible with inkjet printing.
    A "printable disc" differs from regular BD/DVD/CDs in that its label surface has been specially processed to be printed on by an inkjet printer.

    Attaching the Disc Tray
    IMPORTANT
    • Do not attach the Disc Tray until the message asking you to load the printable disc is displayed. Doing so can damage the printer.
    • If paper is loaded on the Manual Feed Tray, remove it before printing.

    1. Open the Paper Output Tray (A) slowly.

    2. Open the Inner Cover (B).

    3. Place the printable disc on the Disc Tray.
    IMPORTANT
    • Make sure that there is no dirt on the Disc Tray before placing a printable disc on the Disc Tray.
    • When placing a printable disc on the Disc Tray, do not touch the printing surface of the disc or the reflectors (C) on the Disc Tray.

    • 4.72 inches / 12 cm printable disc:
    (1) Place the printable disc on the Disc Tray with the printable surface facing up.

    • 3.15 inches / 8 cm printable disc:
    (1) Align the protrusions on both edges of the 3.15 inches / 8 cm Disc Adapter with indentations on the Disc Tray.
    (2) Place the 3.15 inches / 8 cm printable disc on the Disc Tray with the printing surface facing up.

    4. Attach the Disc Tray to the printer.
    IMPORTANT
    • Do not attach the Disc Tray while the printer is in operation (The POWER lamp is flashing).
    REFERENCE
    • The printer may eject the Disc Tray while it is preparing for printing. In this case, wait until the POWER lamp stops flashing and stays lit, then follow the on-screen instructions to attach the Disc Tray again.

    5. Insert the Disc Tray straight until the arrow ( ) on the Inner Cover is almost aligned with the arrow ( ) on the Disc Tray.
    (D) Keep the Disc Tray level when inserting it.
    (E) Align the arrow ( ) on the Disc Tray with the arrow ( ) on the Inner Cover.
    IMPORTANT
    • Do not insert the Disc Tray beyond the arrow ( ) on the Inner Cover.

    Removing the Disc Tray
    1. Pull out the Disc Tray.

    2. Close the Inner Cover.
    IMPORTANT
    • If the Inner Cover is opened, you cannot print on paper as it will not feed properly. Make sure that the Inner Cover is closed.


    3. Remove the printable disc from the Disc Tray.
    IMPORTANT
    • Do not touch the printing surface when removing the disc from the Disc Tray.
    REFERENCE
    • Dry the printing surface sufficiently before removing the disc. If you see printing on the Disc Tray or the transparent parts on inner or outer diameter of the printable disc, wipe them off after the printing surface has dried.

    • 4.72 inches / 12 cm printable disc:
    (1) Remove the printable disc from the Disc Tray.

    • 3.15 inches / 8 cm printable disc:
    (1) Remove the 3.15 inches / 8 cm Disc Adapter from the Disc Tray.
    (2) Remove the 3.15 inches / 8 cm printable disc from the Disc Tray.

    - Storing the Disc Tray
    When you do not use the Disc Tray, keep it in the Disc Tray Storage Compartment located under the Top Cover.
    IMPORTANT
    • The Disc Tray cannot be used if it becomes warped. Be sure to keep the Disc Tray on a flat place.

    Printing Disc Labels
    You can create personalized disc labels using your favorite photos and print them.


    IMPORTANT
    Do not set the disc tray until a message prompting you to load a printable disc appears.
    Loading a printable disc while the machine is operating may damage the machine.

    1. Start My Image Garden.

    2. Select the image(s) you want to use for a disc label.

    3. Click Disc Label from New Art.
    The Select Theme and Main People dialog box appears.

    4. Set the theme, Paper Size, etc., then click OK.
    The disc label appears in the My Art view.
    REFERENCE
    • Even if a high priority is set, the person may not be placed in the item depending on the selected theme.
    • The layout may not be as expected depending on the photo information or analysis results of the selected images.

    5. Edit the item according to your preference.
    REFERENCE
    • In the Advanced Settings dialog box displayed by clicking Advanced... at the bottom of the screen, you can set the print area. If Advanced... is not displayed, click (Right Scroll).
    • When Identifying people... appears at Unregistered People in Global Menu, the result may not be as expected since automatic placement does not apply to images for which analysis has not been completed.

    6. Click Print at the bottom right of the screen.
    The print settings dialog box appears.

    7. Set the number of copies to print, the printer and paper to use, etc.

    8. Click Print.
    REFERENCE
    • You can correct or enhance images before printing.
    • You can swap images in items.