Dymo DiscPainter User manual

CD/DVD Printer
User Guide

Copyright
© 2007 Sanford, L.P. All rights reserved. Version 1.0 Revised 11/07.
No part of this document or the software may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any
means or translated into another language without the prior written consent of Sanford, L.P.
Trademarks
DYMO and DiscPainter are registered trademarks of Sanford, L.P. All other trademarks are the
property of their respective holders.

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Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Printer Overview and Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
System Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Mac OS System Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Windows System Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Your Printer at a Glance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
About Discus for DYMO Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Important Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
For More Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Working with Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
About Printable CDs/DVDs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Loading Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Caring for Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Printing from Mac OS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Controlling Printer Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Controlling Print Quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Controlling Ink Density . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Controlling Disc Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Printing Multiple Copies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Printing to the DiscPainter Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Using Sample Files. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
General Printing Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Printing From Windows. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
About the DiscPainter Status Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Controlling Print Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Controlling Print Quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Controlling Ink Density . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Controlling Disc Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Restoring Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Printing Multiple Copies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Printing to the DiscPainter Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Using Sample Files. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
General Printing Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

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Caring for Your Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Handling Inkjet Cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Using Printer Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Checking the Ink Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Cleaning the Inkjet Cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Purchasing New Inkjet Cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Replacing the Inkjet Cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Cleaning the Printer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Repacking the Printer for Travel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Printing Over a Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Printing to a Shared Printer from Mac OS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Sharing a Printer on a Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Adding a Shared Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Printing to a Shared Printer from Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Sharing a Printer on a Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Installing a Network Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Frequently Asked Questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Installation Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Windows Installation Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Mac OS Installation Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Printing Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Printer Status Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Ink Level Appears Empty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Printing is Too Light or Dark . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Smudges Appear Outside of Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Ink Pools on Disc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Printing a Self-Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Opening the Front Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Printer Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Physical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Power Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Disc Service, Duty Cycle, and Warranty Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Environmental Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Declaration of Conformity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Waste from Electric & Electronic Equipment (WEEE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

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Chapter 1
Introduction
This chapter introduces the DYMO DiscPainter printer and covers the following topics:
•Printer overview and features
•System requirements
•DiscPainter printer at a glance
•Important notes for printing on discs
•Road map for finding more information
Printer Overview and Features
The DiscPainter CD/DVD printer is a color inkjet printer that prints high-quality graphics, text, and
images directly onto inkjet-printable CDs and DVDs with ease and accuracy. Set up is quick and
easy, and can be accomplished in just a few minutes. Regardless of your content (music, video, or
data), you can print attractive, professional-looking text and graphics on discs without using
clumsy adhesive labels.
Below are some of the printer’s most important features:
•Prints clear, attractive designs onto the printable side of CDs and DVDs
• Prints high-resolution, color text and images using RadialPrint
™
Technology (up to 1200 dpi)
•Prints on 120 mm and 80 mm inkjet-printable discs
•Supports full-coverage (hub-printable) discs
•Includes Discus for DYMO software so that you can create your own custom designs
System Requirements
The DiscPainter printer system requirements are as follows:
Mac OS System Requirements
•Mac OS®v10.3/10.4
•512 MB RAM
•USB port (USB 2.0 certified high-speed device works with USB 1.1)
•700 MB hard disk space
Windows System Requirements
•Windows®XP and Vista
•512 MB RAM
•USB port (USB 2.0 certified high-speed device works with USB 1.1)
•700 MB hard disk space

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Your Printer at a Glance
These drawings show the front and back of the printer. The numbers in the illustrations correspond
to the printer part names listed below the figure.
About Discus for DYMO Software
Included with your new printer is Discus for DYMO software. Discus for DYMO software is a
powerful application that allows you to create professional looking CD/DVD designs with a
minimum amount of effort. In addition to printing disc designs on the DiscPainter printer, you can
design and print jewel case covers and inserts, and other types of projects on a standard inkjet
printer. Refer to the Discus for DYMO Online Help for complete information.
You can also print to the DiscPainter printer from other design applications, such as Adobe®
Photoshop®or Illustrator®. See "Printing to the DiscPainter Printer" on page 21.
Important Notes
Below are some things to keep in mind when printing.
•Use only inkjet-printable discs. These usually have a white printing surface. Inkjet-printable
discs are available from your local office supply retailer or online at www.dymo.com.
1 Front cover
2Disctray
3 Power status (see "Printer Status Lights" on page 43 for information)
4 Top cover
5 Ink status (see "Printer Status Lights" on page 43 for information)
6 Front cover release levers (see "Opening the Front Cover" on page 44 for information)
7 USB connection
8 Power connector
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•Only use DYMO-branded inkjet cartridges.
•Do not open the top cover or front cover during printing.
•After printing, wait for the ink to dry completely before touching the disc to avoid smearing
the ink and handle the discs only by the edges.
For More Information
The table below provides a road map to all the DiscPainter-related instructional information.
Information Location/How to Access
Quick Start Guide Included in product package.
DiscPainter Printer
User Guide
Provides complete instructions for using the printer.
Mac OS: Located in the DiscPainter application folder or the Help menu in the
Discus for DYMO software.
Windows: Accessed from the Start menu on the Windows desktop or the Help
menu in the Discus for DYMO software.
Discus for DYMO
Online Help
Provides complete information about the Discus for DYMO software.
Mac OS: Accessed from the Help menu in the Discus for DYMO software.
Windows: Accessed from the Start menu on the Windows desktop or the Help
menu in the Discus for DYMO software.
DiscPainter Web site Use a Web browser to go to: www.dymo.com/discpainter
Complete information about DiscPainter, including the most recent versions of
the software and this User Guide, are available on the DiscPainter Web site.

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Chapter 2
Working with Discs
This chapter describes how the DiscPainter printer works with inkjet-printable discs.
About Printable CDs/DVDs
Inkjet-printable CDs and DVDs are available in two basic sizes (diameters): Standard size (120
mm) and Mini size (80 mm).
Inkjet-printable discs can be hub-printable (also called full face or full coverage) or non hub-
printable. Hub-printable discs allow you to print close to the inner edge of the center hole, while
non hub-printable discs have a larger unprintable area at the center of the disc.
Note The printer does not support printing on business card discs.
Inkjet-printable discs are available with a variety of surface finishes, which are described below.
Note Different disc finishes require different ink densities (the amount of ink deposited by the
printer) in order to optimize print quality. You can adjust the ink density for the various types of
disc finishes. See "Controlling Ink Density" on page 10 (Mac OS) or page 20 (Windows) for
information.
Disc Surface Finish Characteristics
Matte Dull, flat, non-glossy
Glossy Lustrous, shiny
Silver or Color Reflective, mirror-like. Red, blue, green and other colors are also available.
Water-resistant/
Water-proof
Resistant to smearing and color bleeding from contact with liquids.
Non hub-printable disc
Hub-printable disc
Hub

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Drying Time
Drying times will vary based on the disc type and ink density used. Most discs should dry within
seconds; however, depending on ink density, some discs may require much longer to dry. In
general, do not touch the printed surface until you are sure it is dry and only handle the disc by
holding the edge.
Note The printer is designed to print only on inkjet-printable discs. If you print onto discs that are
not inkjet-printable, the ink will not dry correctly and may pool. Not using inkjet-printable discs
may damage your printer.
Designs containing large amounts of black color may be damp after printing. To avoid this, reduce
the amount of black in the design.
Loading Discs
Keep the following important points in mind when loading discs into the printer:
•Never remove a disc during printing (while it is spinning). Always wait for the disc to stop
spinning. The ink status light will blink yellow, which indicates that the disc is finished
printing.
•Avoid touching the bottom part of the disc. Always handle the disc by its outer edge. You can
also support the disc by inserting a finger through its center hole.
•Always use an inkjet-printable disc.
•Before printing, make sure the disc size and other characteristics (finish, hub printable/non-hub
printable, and so on) match the settings defined for the printer. See "Controlling Print Quality"
on page 19 for information on controlling the printer.
•Make sure you insert the disc with the printable surface facing up. The printable surface is
typically white, but can also be silver, red, blue, green, or other colors, depending on the disc’s
finish. See "About Printable CDs/DVDs" on page 5 for information.
To load a disc into the printer
1Carefully raise the front cover to its upright position.
The ink status light on top of the printer blinks yellow.
2If another disc is already on the disc tray, remove the disc, touching the disc only on the outer
edges.
3Place the blank disc onto the center spindle in the disc tray with the printable side up.
4Carefully lower the front cover.
The Ink LED stops blinking. This indicates that you are ready to print on the disc.

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Caring for Discs
This section contains information on how to care for your discs.
Keep the following tips in mind:
•Always place discs back in their protective covers when not in use.
•Make sure the printing is completely dry before inserting a disc into its cover. If you are not
sure the ink is completely dry, leave the disc to set overnight.
To clean the printable side of a disc
♦Using a clean, dry, lint-free cloth, gently wipe off the disc.
Note Avoid getting moisture on the printable surface of the disc. Moisture can smear the ink.

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Chapter 3
Printing from Mac OS
The chapter describes how to print on a DYMO DiscPainter printer from Mac OS and covers the
following topics:
•Controlling printer features
•Printing from other software
Note See "Using Printer Services" on page 25 for information about using printer services from
Mac OS or Windows.
Controlling Printer Features
You can control several printer features for your DYMO DiscPainter printer, including:
•Print quality
•Ink density
•Inner and outer diameter
Note This section describes how to define print options when using your DiscPainter printer with
other applications. For information on using the printer with the Discus for DYMO software, see
the Discus for DYMO Online Help.
To control printer features
1From any application that supports printing, select Print from the File menu.
The Print dialog box is displayed.
2Select DiscPainter from the Printer menu.
3Select Printer Features from the menu below the Presets menu.
The Printer Features properties are displayed.

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4Make any necessary adjustments to the settings. The settings are described in detail in this
chapter.
5When you are finished selecting printer features, click Print.
Controlling Print Quality
The Print Quality setting you choose is determined by the complexity of your design and the type
of disc you are using. Generally, to obtain the most vibrant color and highest quality print results,
choose Best as the print quality and use a glossy-surfaced disc.
The Print Quality settings are described below.
In general, higher quality print requires longer print times. Print speed depends on many factors:
the amount of computer memory you have, the complexity of your design, the number of colors in
your design, and so on.
To select a Print Quality setting
♦From the Print dialog box, select the quality you want from the Print Quality drop-down list.
Controlling Ink Density
Inkjet-printable discs are coated with a special material that allows the ink to adhere to the surface.
Each disc manufacturer uses their own formula for this coating, making the ink absorption
characteristics different from manufacturer to manufacturer. The Ink Density setting allows you to
select the amount of ink used when printing your designs based on the type of disc you are using
and the look you prefer.
Print Quality Description
Draft Uses image smoothing and halftoning to produce full-color print quality. Draft is best
for designs without intense colors or solid backgrounds, or designs that are mostly text.
Normal Produces full-color print quality superior to Draft mode; the resulting image is suitable
for most applications. Images require about twice as long to print as in Draft mode.
Best
Produces the best full-color print quality available. Best quality is recommended for
designs with vibrant colors. Images require about twice as long to print as in Normal
mode.

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The Ink Density control on the DiscPainter Properties dialog box has settings for matte, glossy, and
color or silver discs.
Begin by choosing the Ink Density setting that most closely matches your disc type. Then,
experiment with the settings to see what looks best for your disc and design.
To select the ink density
♦From the Print dialog box, select the setting that you want to use from the Ink Density drop-
down list.
You might find that you prefer settings other than those recommended. Select a finish (matte,
glossy, or color) that matches your disc. If the results are not what you expected, try printing with a
different ink density setting.
Controlling Disc Settings
As with any other printer, the paper size selected determines the area to be printed. Before printing,
you must make sure that the Paper Size selected matches the disc that you are going to print on.
Four paper sizes are pre-defined for the printer:
•Standard (120 mm) Hub Printable
•Standard (120 mm) Non-Hub Printable
•Mini (80 mm) Hub Printable
•Mini (80 mm) Non-Hub Printable
Setting Description
Matte 1 - 5
Uses less ink and the printed image is less dense. Recommended setting for inkjet-
printable discs with a matte finish. Most inkjet-printable discs have a matte finish.
Default setting is Matte 5.
Glossy 6 - 7
Uses slightly more ink than the matte settings. Recommended setting for inkjet-
printable discs with a glossy finish. Glossy discs will have a shiny surface similar to
glossy photo paper.
Color 8 - 9 Uses more ink and the printed image is more dense. Recommended setting for inkjet-
printable discs with a silver or colored finish.

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Default Inside Diameter and Outside Diameter values are assigned to each of the paper size
options. However, you can change these values if you need to expand or reduce the printable area
on the disc (see "Customizing the Inner and Outer Diameter" on page 12 for information).
To select the disc setting
1Choose Page Setup from the File menu.
2Select Page Attributes from the Settings drop-down list.
3Select DiscPainter from the Format for drop-down list.
4From the Paper Size drop-down list, select the disc setting that matches the size and type of
inkjet-printable disc you are using.
5Click OK.
Customizing the Inner and Outer Diameter
You can customize the inner and outer diameters appropriate for the discs you are using. The inner
and outer dimensions of inkjet-printable discs are not standardized and you might find that you
need to specify different inside and outside diameter values to match the discs you buy.
For example, if you find that a batch of inkjet-printable discs you purchase has a printable area
between 25 mm and 118 mm, you can specify 25 mm for the Inner Diameter and 118 mm for the
Outer Diameter. With these settings, designs you print would appear in the area 25 mm to 118 mm
from the disc’s center.

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To control the Inner and Outer Diameter
♦From the Print dialog box, select the desired inner and/or outside diameter from the Inner
Diameter in MM and/or Outer Diameter in MM drop-downs, respectively.
Printing Multiple Copies
You can easily print multiple copies of the same disc image. After each print job is finished
printing, the Ink LED on top of the printer blinks yellow to indicate the print job is finished. You
can then remove the finished disc and insert a blank disc for the next print job.
When printing multiple copies, you can configure the printer to beep after each disc is finished
printing to let you know when to insert a new disc.
To turn on the disc-finished-printing beep
♦Select Beep When Finished Printing check box.

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Printing to the DiscPainter Printer
This section describes the steps required to print images to your printer from applications other than
the Discus for DYMO software. The printing process varies to some degree with different
applications. Sample files for several common applications are provided to simplify printing from
these programs.
For details about printing using a particular program, see the documentation included with that
program. For information on using the printer with the Discus for DYMO software, see the Discus
for DYMO Online Help. Below are some general tips on using the printer with other applications.
To configure your application to print to the DiscPainter printer
•Set up a paper size that matches the size of the disc you are using.
For example, if printing to a Standard (120 mm, 4.7") disc, set up a paper size of 120 mm wide
and 120 mm high; if printing to a Mini (80 mm, 3.15") disc, set up a paper size of 80 mm wide
and 80 mm high.
•Set all the margins to 0.
The new document is a 120 mm or 80 mm square with no margins on any of the four sides. By
defining the appropriate paper size, your design will be centered on the paper.
Using Sample Files
Sample files for several popular graphics design programs are included in the Sample Documents
folder. These sample files contain the proper page settings for printing a CD/DVD design to the
DiscPainter printer.
Sample files are provided for the following programs:
•Photoshop®
•Illustrator®
•QuarkXPress®
•InDesign®
To create disc designs using one of the sample files
1From the application program, select the program’s file open command and navigate to the
Sample Documents folder in the DYMO DiscPainter folder.
2Select and open the sample file appropriate for the program you are using.
A blank document, pre-configured with the proper DiscPainter printer settings, is displayed.
3Create your design and print.
Note Make sure you set the printer features that are appropriate for the type of disc you are using.
General Printing Instructions
When you are ready to print an image onto a disc, follow the steps below.
To print to a DiscPainter printer
1Insert a blank disc into the printer (see "Loading Discs" on page 6 for information).
2Select Print (this command is typically accessed from the application’s File menu). The Print
dialog box is displayed.

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3Select the DiscPainter printer. (If you don’t see a list or menu used to select printers, see the
documentation included with the program for instructions on selecting printers.)
4Select Printer Features from the menu below the Presets menu.
5Select the desired features from the Printer Features menus. See "Controlling Printer
Features" on page 9 for details about the printer features.
6Click Print.
During printing, the Print Progress dialog box is displayed. This dialog box shows the progress of
the current print job (percentage completed, from 0% to 100%), the copy currently being printed,
and the total number of copies (“Printing copy 1 of 2,” for example).
To cancel the current print job
♦Click Cancel Printing in the Print Progress dialog box. Printing stops at the point the printer
receives the cancel printing instruction. The disc tray moves back to the home position.

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