Casio CW-E60 - Disc Title Printer B/W Thermal... User manual

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CW-E60
User’s Guide
InadditiontoCW-E60operatingprecautions, these instructions
alsoincludeinformationaboutinstallingthesoftwarethatcomes
bundledwiththeCW-E60andhowtoconnectit toyourcomputer.
For information about using the bundled software, see the
documentation on the CD-ROM that comes with the CW-E60.
Besuretoread the SafetyPrecautions contained in this manual
before trying to use the printer for the first time, and always
keep this manual on hand for future reference.
•CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. shall not be held liable for any loss or
claims by you or any other person or entity that may arise through the
use of this product.
•Reproduction of this manual in any form, either in part or its entirety, is
forbidden without the express permission of CASIO COMPUTER CO.,
LTD.You aregrantedpermissiontousethissoftwareforyourownpersonal
use. Anyand all otheruse of thissoftware withoutthe express permission
of CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. is forbidden under international
copyright laws.
•The contents of the manual are subject to change without notice.
•We recommend that you print on a disc* before you record anything on
it. Printing on a disc that already has data recorded on it can cause the
data to become corrupted.
•Note that CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. shall not be held liable for any
loss or corruption of data on discs arising through the use of this printer.
* CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R, etc.
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Important!
The copyright of this User’s Guide and all rights related to the software shall revert
to CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD.
•Microsoft, Windows andWindows NT are registered trademarks or trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries.
•Pentium is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation in the United States.
•Macintosh and Mac OS are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. in the
United States and other countries.
•Adobe and Adobe Acrobat are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated.
•Othercompany andproductnames usedhereinmayalso becompanyand product
names of others.
© Copyright 2006 CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. All rights reserved

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GUIDELINES LAID DOWN BY FCC RULES FOR USE OFTHE UNIT
INTHE U.S.A. (not applicable to other areas).
NOTICE
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation.Thisequipmentgenerates,usesandcanradiateradio frequencyenergy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee
that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does
causeharmfulinterferenceto radioortelevisionreception,whichcanbedetermined
by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected.
•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Caution: Changesormodificationtotheproductnot expresslyapprovedbyCASIO
could void the user’s authority to operate the product.
FCC WARNING
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Proper connectors must be used for connection to host computer and/or
peripherals in order to meet FCC emission limits.
Cable specified for PC Windows®compatible PC to CW-E60

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Declaration of Conformity
Model Number: CW-E60
Trade Name: CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD.
Responsible party: CASIO, INC.
Address: 570 MT.PLEASANT AVENUE, DOVER, NEW JERSEY 07801
Telephone number: 201-361-5400
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.
Safety Precautions
Thank you for purchasing this quality CASIO product.
Before using it, be sure to read the following Safety Precautions.Keep the manual in
a convenient location for future reference when necessary.
Warning
Thissymbolindicates informationthat, ifignoredor appliedincorrectly,creates
the possibility of death or serious personal injury.
Caution
Thissymbolindicates informationthat, ifignoredor appliedincorrectly,creates
the possibility of personal injury or material damage.
Examples of graphic markings
indicatessomethingyou shouldnotdo.Thesymbolshown hereindicates
you should not try to take the unit apart.
indicates something you should do. The symbol shown here indicates
you should unplug the unit from the wall outlet.

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Warning
Smoke, abnormal odor, overheating, and other
abnormalities
Continued use of the product while it is emitting smoke or strange odor,
or overheating creates the risk of fire and electric shock. Immediately
perform the following steps whenever any of the above symptoms are
present.
1. Disconnect the USB cable.
2. Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet.
3. Contact your original retailer.
Power cord, AC adaptor, USB cable
Misuse of the power cord, AC adaptor, or USB cable creates the risk of
fire and electric shock.
Make sure you follow the precautions listed below.
•Use only items that are specified for the product.
•Use only a power source whose output matches the rating marked on
the plate on the back of the product.
•Never plug the power cord into a wall outlet that is shared by other
devices, or into a shared extension cord.
Power cord, AC adaptor, USB cable
Misuse of the power cord, AC adaptor, or USB cable can damage it and
create the risk of fire and electric shock. Make sure you follow the
precautions listed below.
•Never place heavy objects on these items or subject them to direct
heat.
•Never modify these items or subject them to bending.
•Do not subject these items to twisting or pulling.
•Should the power cord, AC adaptor, or USB cable or its plug ever
become damaged, contact your original retailer.
Power cord, AC adaptor, USB cable
•Never touch the power cord, AC adaptor, or USB cable or its plugs
while your hands are wet. Doing so creates the risk of electric shock.
•Neverusethe power cord orACadaptorin areaswhereit may become
wet.Water creates the risk of fire and electric shock.
•Never place a vase or any other liquid container on top of the power
cord, AC adaptor, or USB cable. Water creates the risk of fire and
electric shock.

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Warning
Dropping and rough treatment
Continued use of the product after it has been damaged due to dropping
or other rough treatment creates the risk of fire and electric shock.
Immediatelyperform thefollowingsteps ifthe productshouldever become
damaged.
1. Disconnect the USB cable.
2. Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet.
3. Contact your original retailer.
Do not disassemble or modify the product.
Never try to take the product apart or modify it in any way. Doing so
creates the risk of electric shock, burn injury, or other personal injury.
Leave all internal inspection, maintenance, and repair up to your original
retailer.
Water and foreign objects
Water, liquids, or foreign objects (especially metal) getting inside the
product creates the risk of fire and electric shock. Immediately perform
the following steps if liquid or a foreign object should ever get inside the
product.
1. Disconnect the USB cable.
2. Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet.
3. Contact your original retailer.
Do not incinerate.
Never dispose of the product by incineration.Doing so creates the risk of
fire and personal injury due to explosion.
Plastic bag precaution
Never place the plastic bags in which the product comes packed over
your head. Doing so creates the risk of suffocation.
Particularcareisrequiredinhouseholdswhereyoungchildrenarepresent.

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Caution
Power cord, AC adaptor, USB cable
Misuse of the power cord, AC adaptor, or USB cable can damage it and
create the risk of fire and electric shock. Make sure you follow the
precautions listed below.
•Never locate these items near a stove or other source of intense heat.
•When unplugging the power cord and USB cable, be sure to grasp the
plug.Never pull on the cord or cable.
•Plug in the power cord into the wall outlet as far as it will go.
•Plug in the USB cable into the computer and the printer as far as it will
go.
•Before leaving the product unattended for long periods (such as when
you go on a trip), unplug the power cord and USB cable.
•When not using the printer, be sure to unplug the AC adaptor from the
power outlet and disconnect the USB cable from the printer's USB port.
•At least once a year, unplug the AC adaptor from the electrical outlet
and clean any dust built up between the prongs of the power plug.
Connection precaution
Connect only items that are specified for the product to its connectors.
Connectinganon-specified itemcreatesthe riskoffire andelectricshock.
Keep heavy objects off.
Never place a heavy object on top of the product.Doing so can cause the
object to lose balance and fall, creating the risk of personal injury.
Location
Avoidthelocationslisted belowfor theproduct.Such locations create the
risk of fire and electric shock.
•Areas subject to high humidity and large amounts of dust
•Food preparation areas or other location subjected to oil steam
•Nearheaters, onaheated carpet,indirect sunlight, inaclosed vehicle
parked in the sun, and other areas subjected to high heat.
Avoid unstable surfaces.
Never place the product on an unstable table, desk, etc. Doing so can
cause the product to fall, creating the risk of personal injury.
High temperature precaution
Never touch the print head or other metal objects near the head.These
items become very hot, and touching them creates the risk of burn injury.

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Operating Precautions
Observe the following precautions to ensure that the printer provides you with the
years of trouble-free operation for which it is designed.
•Avoid using the printer in areas exposed to direct sunlight, and in areas subjected
to high humidity, electrostatic charge, sudden temperature changes, and
temperatureextremes. OperatingTemperatureRange:10°C to 35°C(50°F to95°F)
•Never subject the printer to strong impact or shock.
•Never allow paper clips, pins, or other similar objects to get inside the printer
mechanism.
•Place the printer on a level surface when printing.A tilted surface can make normal
printing impossible.
•Unclear printing can indicate a dirty print head. If printing becomes unclear, clean
the printer head referring to the "Caring for the Printer" explanation on page 24.
•Using the printer in a location where it is exposed to direct sunlight or other strong
light can cause malfunction of its photo sensor.Use the printer in a location where
it is not exposed to strong light.

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AC adaptor (AD-2105S)
USB cable
Application CD-ROM
DISC TITLE PRINTER
SOFTWARE
Power cord
CW-E60 Printer
Positioning guide
Ink ribbon cassette
Unpacking
Check to make sure all of the following items are included.
User Documentation
The CW-E60 comes with the two types of user documentation described below.
■ Printed Documentation
1CW-E60 User’s Guide (this manual)
■ PDF File Documentation (CD-ROM)
2DISC TITLE PRINTER Application User’s Guide

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About the Bundled CD-ROM
Handling Precautions
•Whenhandlingthe disc,avoidgetting fingersmudges,dirt,scratches,etc.on either
of its surfaces.
•Should the disc become dirty, use an eyeglass cleaning cloth or some other soft
cloth to wipe it lightly from the center of the disc outwards towards its edge.Never
use phonograph record cleaner or any other cleaning agent.
•Never write on either of the disc’s surfaces with a pen or pencil, or affix a sticker to
the disc surfaces.
•Use of a disc that is cracked or deformed, or a disc that has adhesive on it is
dangerous.Never use such a disc.
Storage Precautions
•Avoid storing discs in areas subjected to high temperature, high humidity, or direct
sunlight.
•When you are not using a disc, store it in its original case or in a commercially
available CD case.
•Avoid storing a disc so its label comes in direct contact with the surface of a vinyl
case, bag, etc.
Warning!
Never play a CD-ROM disc on any device that is not specifically designed to play
backCD-ROMdiscs.Audio outputat ahigh volumesettingcreatestheriskof damaged
hearing and damage to audio speakers.

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Minimum System Requirements
OS: Microsoft® Windows® XP, 2000 Professional, Me, 98SE, or 98
(English/French/German/Italian/Spanish Version)
Computer: IBM PC/AT with the following specifications.
•Windows XP, 2000 Professional, Me, 98SE, or 98 pre-installed
•Pentium®II 266MHz or higher CPU or CPU recommended for running the OS you
are using.
•USB port
Memory: 64MB minimum (128MB minimum recommended)
Hard disk: At least 40MB available for installation of these applications, at least
60MB available for running the applications.
Display: Color display (256 colors minimum, Full-Color recommended), compatible
with Windows XP, 2000 Professional, Me, 98SE, or 98, and capable of
being connected to your computer.
Resolution: 800 x 600 or higher
Pointing device: Mouse or other equivalent device compatible with Windows XP,
2000 Professional, Me, 98SE, or 98
Keyboard
CD drive
•The applications may not run correctly on certain system hardware and software
configurations.
•Operation under Windows 3.1, 95, and NT®, on a Macintosh®, and under Mac®
OS is not supported.
•Operation of the applications are not guaranteed on a computer upgraded to XP,
2000 Professional, Me, 98SE, or 98.
•Operation under Windows XP Professional x64 Edition is not supported.

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Installing the Software
This document explains how to install the bundled software on a computer running
the English version ofWindows XP.For details about basicWindows operations, see
the user documentation or help for your computer.
Precautions when Installing and Uninstalling
•You need to be logged in to your computer with as an administrator (Windows XP)
or with Administrative privileges (Windows 2000) in order to install or uninstall the
software.
Software and User Documentation
Printing Software
DISC TITLE PRINTER Application
User Documentation (PDF Files)
DISC TITLE PRINTER Application User’s Guide
Adobe Reader
To Install Software
Important!
•Be sure to install the software before you connect the printer to your computer.
Connecting before you install the software can result in improper operation.
•Make sure you quit all other anti-virus and other applications running on your
computerbefore startinginstallation.Installing whileotherapplications arerunning
can result in incorrect installation.You can restart the applications after installation
is complete.
•If you leave an anti-virus application running, it may display error and warning
message during the installation procedure. If this happens, perform the following
steps.
1After installation is complete, uninstall the software you just installed.
2Exit the anti-virus application and any other applications currently running on
your computer.
3Re-install the software.
4After installation is complete, re-start the applications you exited in step 2.

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■ To install the printing software
The examples in this manual show installation from a CD-ROM drive named drive D:.
1. StartupWindows,and placethe DISCTITLE PRINTER SOFTWARE
CD-ROM into your computer’s CD-ROM drive.
The installer should start up automatically, and display the screen shown below.
If the installer does not start up automatically
1On the Windows Start menu, click Run.
2TypeD:\Setup.exe.Beusetochangethe“D”totheactualnameofyourcomputer’s
CD drive. See the user documentation that comes with your computer for
information about the name of its CD drive.
3Click OK.
This starts the installer on the CD-ROM.
•If you want to cancel installation, click the Cancel button on each of the installer
screens.
2. Select the language of the version you want to install, and then click
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3. Click Next.
This displays the “Preceding License Agreement”.
Be sure to read the “Preceding License Agreement”.
4. After reading the agreement, click Yes.
This displays the “Software End User License Agreement”.
Be sure to read the “Software End User License Agreement”.
5. After reading the agreement, click Yes.
This displays the Choose Destination Location screen.
6. Check the install destination location, and then click Next.
•If you want to change the installation location, click Browse.
•Clicking Next starts installation.
7. The InstallShield Wizard Complete screen will appear after
installation is complete.Click Finish.
Check to make sure that everything was installed correctly.
•DISC TITLE PRINTER Application: If you installed this application following the
above steps, there should be a DISC TITLE PRINTER shortcut icon on your
Windows desktop.

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Installing Adobe Reader
Your computer must have Adobe Reader or Acrobat Reader 4.0 or higher installed in
order to view the PDF file user documentation for the DISCTITLE PRINTER.If your
computer does not have one of these readers installed, perform the following proce-
dure to install Adobe Reader 6.0 from the CD-ROM.
■To install Adobe Reader
1. PlacetheCD-ROMthat comeswiththeprinterintotheCDdriver ofyour computer.
2. When the installer screen for the printing software appears, click Cancel to
cancel it.
3. Navigate to the Adobe Reader folder on the CD-ROM, where you will find fold-
ers whose names indicate the language version: English, French, German, Ital-
ian, Spanish. Open the folder whose language matches that of your computer
operating system. In the folder, open the file named Readme_casio.txt, and
carefully read its contents.After you are finished, close the Readme_casio.txt
file. Be sure to read the entire contents of the Readme_casio.txt file.
4. Insidethefolderwhere theReadme_casio is located,double-clickthe filenamed
AdbeRdr60_xxx_full.exe.
•The “xxx” portion of the file name will be a three-letter code indicating the
language of the file contents.
Double-clicking the file will start installation of Adobe Reader.
Follow the instructions that appear on your computer screen to complete instal-
lation.

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To Read the Contents of a Manual in a PDF file
1. Place the CD-ROM that comes with the printer into the CD drive of your computer.
2. When the installer screen for the printing software appears, click Cancel to
cancel it.
3. Navigate to the User’s Guide folder on the CD-ROM, where you will find folders
whose names indicate the language version: English, French, German, Italian,
Spanish.Open the folder whose language matches that of your computer oper-
ating system. Depending on the documentation you want to view, double-click
the PDF file in the folder you opened to view its contents.
•The examples in the User’s Guide use the contents of the English-language
documentation.
To Uninstall Printing Software
1. Click the Windows Start button, and then click Control Panel.
2. Double click the Add or Remove Programs icon.
This causes the Add or Remove Programs dialog box to appear.
3. In the list of installed software, click DISCTITLE PRINTER to select
it.
4. Click the Change/Remove button.
5. ClickYes.
Note
•Some files may cause a separate confirmation dialog box to appear before
they can be deleted. If you are unsure about whether you should keep a file,
select No.
6. Click OK.
This completes the printing software uninstall operation.

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General Guide
Front
Back
Cassette cover
Open this cover to
load or remove the
ink ribbon cassette.
Indicator lamp
•Lights when the printer is
connected correctly to a PC.
•Flashes when printing is in
progress.
Slit
Slide the disc to be
printed into the slit.
AC adaptor terminal
Connect the bundled AC
adaptor here.
USB port
Connect the bundled USB
cable here when connecting
to your PC.
Print Head Release Lever Hole

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If you are unable to remove the disc from the printer due to printer malfunction, click
the Eject button on the MainWindow of the DISC TITLE PRINTER Application and
then remove the disc.If your computer is frozen up, restart it and then click the Eject
button.For details about how to use the DISCTITLE PRINTER Application software,
see the "DISC TITLE PRINTER Application User's Guide" (PDF file). If you are still
unableto removethedisc afterperforming theaboveoperations,perform thefollowing
steps to remove the disc from the printer.Normally, you should not use the following
procedure to release the print head. Use this procedure only when the print head
fails to release normally due to malfunction.
1. Insert a thin object* into the hole and slide in the direction indicated by the arrow.
•
This will cause the print head to release the disc so you can remove it from the printer.
2. The release lever will return to its original position automatically.
*Use an object that is at least 30mm (1-3/16") long and no thicker than 1.5mm (1/
16"). Do not use a toothpick or other object with an easily breakable tip. Doing so
creates the risk of printer malfunction.
■Opening and Closing the Cassette Cover
Press down on the edge of the cassete cover and then open the cover.
To close the cassette cover
•Whenclosing thecover, hookit ontothe printeratthelocationshownin theillustration
and then swing the cover closed.
•Press down on the cassette cover until you hear it click securely closed.
Important!
•Take care when opening and closing the cassette cover, and never try to force it
past its normal range of movement.Excessive force creates the risk of malfunction
of and damage to the printer.
Hook

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Connecting to your Computer
Important!
•Perform the following procedures only after you have installed the software on
your computer.
•Use only the USB cable that comes bundled with the printer.
To Connect toYour Computer
1. Connect the power cord to the AC adaptor.
2. Connect the USB cable to the USB port
of your computer.
Important!
•Be sure you connect directly to the
USB port of the computer. Connect-
ing through a hub or chaining through
another USB device may cause
misoperation.
•The first time you connect the USB
cable, you have to remove the sticker
covering the printer’s USB port.
3. Plug the AC adaptor plug into the print-
er’s AC adapter terminal (1), and then
plug the power cord into a household
power outlet (2).
Important!
•Use only the AC adaptor that comes
bundled with the printer.
•Take care that you do not excessively
bend or twist, or pull on either end of
the power cord (points marked A and
B in the illustration).Take care that the
power cord is not bent excessively at
thesepoints whenstoringthecord.Any
oftheconditionsmentionedabovecan
cause breaks in the wiring of the cord.
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4. Connect the USB cable to the USB port
of the printer.
Installing the USB Driver
A USB driver installation Wizard starts up automatically the first time you con-
nect the printer to your computer after installing the DISC TITLE PRINTER ap-
plication. Follow the instructions that appear on the display to install the USB
driver.
•If you are runningWindows XP, the message
shown nearby will appear during USB driver
installation. When it does, click Continue to
proceed with the installation.
•If you are runningWindows 2000, the “Digital
Signature Not Found” error message may
appear during USB driver installation. If it
does,clickYes toproceedwiththeinstallation.
•The above messages do not appear on a
system running Windows ME, 98SE, or 98.