MF DIGITAL Scribe EC Standalone Series Manual

Scribe EC Standalone Series
Operator’s Guide

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Table of Contents
WELCOME TO THE SCRIBE EC STANDALONE SYSTEM.............................................................................6
COPYRIGHT NOTICE ...................................................................................................................................................6
CD-R/RW RECORDER WARRANTY POLICY ...............................................................................................................6
PIRACY .......................................................................................................................................................................7
END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT ...............................................................................................................................8
ABOUT MF DIGITAL..............................................................................................................................................11
WHAT TO EXPECT FROM YOUR MF DIGITAL CD DUPLICATOR............................................................................11
ABOUT THIS MANUAL..............................................................................................................................................11
GETTING STARTED...............................................................................................................................................12
WHAT’S IN THE BOX................................................................................................................................................12
PACKING MATERIALS...............................................................................................................................................12
THE BEST PLACE TO PUT THE SCRIBE EC STANDALONE .........................................................................................12
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS..............................................................................................................................................13
LOCATION OF SCRIBE EC STANDALONE COMPONENTS ........................................................................14
FRONT VIEW.............................................................................................................................................................14
REAR VIEW ..............................................................................................................................................................14
LOCATION OF CD-R/RW AND DVD ±R/±RW RECORDER PARTS AND CONTROLS............................15
LCD DISPLAY SCREEN AND KEYPAD ......................................................................................................................15
MF DIGITAL PRODRIVE 52X..................................................................................................................................15
PIONEER A06 DVD-R/RW ......................................................................................................................................16
REMOVING PACKING RESTRAINTS................................................................................................................17
INPUT BIN AND OUTPUT SPINDLE ............................................................................................................................17
INSTALLING FIREWIRE CABLES......................................................................................................................18
PREPARING THE SPECTRUM2 PRINTER........................................................................................................20
WHAT’S IN THE BOX (SPECTRUM2 THERMAL TRANSFER).......................................................................................20
PREPARING THE PRISM PLUS PRINTER ........................................................................................................24
WHAT’S IN THE BOX (PRISM PLUS).........................................................................................................................24
PREPARING THE INKJET PRINTER (SIGNATURE IV OR SIG. PRO INKJET) .......................................26
WHAT’S IN THE BOX (SIGNATURE IV OR SIGNATURE PRO INKJET)........................................................................26
SYSTEM STARTUP .................................................................................................................................................28
GENERAL OPERATION ........................................................................................................................................31
FUNCTION KEYS .......................................................................................................................................................31
ALIGNING THE DRIVE BAY................................................................................................................................48

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ALIGNING THE PRINTER ....................................................................................................................................50
SELECTING THE PRINTER ..........................................................................................................................................50
ALIGNING THE PRINTER............................................................................................................................................50
CREATING A HARD DISK IMAGE .....................................................................................................................53
CREATING A SINGLE HARD DISK IMAGE..................................................................................................................53
CREATING MULTIPLE HARD DISK IMAGES ...............................................................................................................56
COPYING FROM A HARD DISK IMAGE...........................................................................................................59
MULTIPLE IMAGES DISABLED ..................................................................................................................................59
MULTIPLE IMAGES ENABLED ...................................................................................................................................60
COMPARING FROM A HARD DISK IMAGE ....................................................................................................62
MULTIPLE IMAGES DISABLED ..................................................................................................................................62
MULTIPLE IMAGES ENABLED ...................................................................................................................................64
ENABLING VERIFY AFTER ........................................................................................................................................66
ERASING CD-RW/DVD-RW DISCS .....................................................................................................................68
CREATING .PRN FILES (SPECTRUM2 PRINTER)..........................................................................................69
CREATING .PRN FILES (PRISM PLUS PRINTER) ..........................................................................................70
CREATING .PRN FILES (INKJET PRINTER) ...................................................................................................71
UTILIZING THE PRINTER OPTION...................................................................................................................72
COPY AND PRINT ......................................................................................................................................................72
PRINT ONLY .............................................................................................................................................................74
VIEWING DEVICE INFORMATION ...................................................................................................................76
WORKING WITH CD-REWRITABLE (CD-RW) DISCS ..................................................................................77
CD-RW SUPPORTED FORMATS ................................................................................................................................77
CD-RW COPYING SPEED .........................................................................................................................................77
SETTING THE INTERNAL CLOCK ....................................................................................................................78
FIRMWARE UPDATES ..........................................................................................................................................80
UTILIZING THE SCRIBE EC STANDALONE SERIES CLIENT....................................................................82
CONFIGURING THE SCRIBE EC STANDALONE SERIES ...............................................................................................82
CONFIGURING THE CLIENT .......................................................................................................................................84
APPENDIX A: SUPPORTED FORMATS .............................................................................................................88

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Welcome to the Scribe EC Standalone System
Copyright Notice
Copyright ©2003 by MF DIGITAL. All rights reserved.
This manual and the accompanying illustrations may not be copied, reproduced,
electronically transmitted, or translated into another language, in whole, or in part,
without the written consent of MF DIGITAL.
MF DIGITAL, 5000 series, Director EC, Scribe EC, Scribe EC Standalone,
are trademarks of MF DIGITAL.
Other trademarks referred to are the property of their respective trademark or
registered trademark holders.
CD-R/RW Recorder Warranty Policy
Individual CD-R/RW recorder manufacturers are responsible for the products they provide. As a convenience,
MF DIGITAL will honor any service issue related to a defective recorder while under its respective
manufacturer’s warranty providing that the recorder has been purchased from MF DIGITAL either directly or
indirectly. MF DIGITAL assumes no responsibility for products NOT purchased through MF DIGITAL.
Piracy
The copying of audio, video, or software without the permission of the copyright holder is illegal. MF
DIGITAL. accepts no responsibility for the copyright use or misuse of this equipment. It is the sole
responsibility of the user to ensure that the legal rights of copyright in duplicating are respected.
Corporate Headquarters:
MF DIGITAL
121 Carolyn Blvd.
Farmingdale, NY 11735
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: mailto:[email protected]
www: http://www.MFDIGITAL.com

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End User License Agreement
•You have acquired a device (“Scribe EC Standalone Series CD-R/RW duplicator”) that includes software licensed by MF
DIGITAL from Microsoft Licensing Inc. or its affiliates (“MS”). Those installed software products of MS origin, as well as
associated media, printed materials, and “online” or electronic documentation (“SOFTWARE”) are protected by
international intellectual property laws and treaties. The SOFTWARE is licensed, not sold. All rights reserved.
•IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THIS END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT (“EULA”), DO NOT USE THIS DEVICE OR
COPY THE SOFTWARE. INSTEAD, PROMPTLY CONTACT MF DIGITAL FOR INSTRUCTIONS ON RETURN OF
THE UNUSED DEVICE (S) FOR A REFUND. ANY USE OF THE SOFTWARE, INCLUDING BUT NOT
LIMITED TO USE ON THE DEVICE, WILL CONSTITUTE YOUR AGREEMENT TO THIS EULA (OR
RATIFICATION OF ANY PREVIOUS CONSENT.)
•GRANT OF SOFTWARE LICENSE. This EULA grants you the following license:
⇒You may use the SOFTWARE only on the DEVICE.
⇒NOT FAULT TOLERANT. THE SOFTWARE IS NOT FAULT TOLERANT. MF DIGITAL HAS
INDEPENDENTLY DETERMINED HOW TO USE THE SOFTWARE IN THE DEVICE, AND MS HAS
RELIED UPON MF DIGITAL TO CONDUCT SUFFICIENT TESTING TO DETERMINE THAT THE
SOFTWARE IS SUITABLE FOR SUCH USE.
⇒NO WARRANTIES FOR THE SOFTWARE. THE SOFTWARE is provided “AS IS” and with all faults.
THE ENTIRE RISK AS TO SATISFACTORY QUALITY, PERFORMANCE, ACCURACY, AND
EFFORT (INCLUDING LACK OF NEGLIGENCE) IS WITH YOU. ALSO, THERE IS NO
WARRANTY AGAINST INTERFERENCE WITH YOUR ENJOYMENT OF THE SOFTWARE OR
AGAINST INFRINGEMENT. IF YOU HAVE RECEIVED ANY WARRANTIES REGARDING THE
DEVICE OR THE SOFTWARE, THOSE WARRANTIES DO NOT ORIGINATE FROM, AND ARE NOT
BINDING ON, MS.
⇒Note on Java Support. The SOFTWARE may contain support for programs written in Java. Java technology is
not fault tolerant and is not designed, manufactured, or intended for use or resale as online control equipment in
hazardous environments requiring fail-safe performance, such as in the operation of nuclear facilities, aircraft
navigation or communication systems, air traffic control, direct life-support machines, or weapons systems, in
which the failure of Java technology could lead directly to death, personal injury, or severe physical or
environmental damage. Sun Microsystems. has contractually obligated MS to make this disclaimer.
⇒No Liability for Certain Damages. EXCEPT AS PROHIBITED BY LAW, MS SHALL HAVE NO
LIABILITY FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES
ARISING FROM OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE USE OR PURPOSE. IN NO EVENT SHALL MS
BE LIABLE FOR ANY AMOUNT IN EXCESS OF U.S. TWO-HUNDRED FIFTY DOLLARS (U.S.
$250.00).
⇒Limitations on Reverse Engineering, De-compilation, and Disassembly. You may not reverse engineer, de-
compile, or disassemble the SOFTWARE, except and only to the extent that such activity is expressly permitted
by applicable law notwithstanding the limitation.
⇒SOFTWARE TRANSFER ALLOWED BUT WITH RESTRICTIONS. You may permanently transfer rights
under this EULA only as part of a permanent sale or transfer of the Device, and only if the recipient agrees to this
EULA. If the SOFTWARE is an upgrade, any transfer must also include all prior versions of the SOFTWARE.
⇒EXPORT RESTRICTIONS. You acknowledge that SOFTWARE is of US-origin. You agree to comply with
all applicable international and national laws that apply to the SOFTWARE, including the U.S. Export
Administration Regulations, as well as end-user, end-use and country destination restrictions issued by U.S. and
other governments. For additional information on exporting the SOFTWARE, see
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About MF DIGITAL
Thank you for purchasing MF DIGITAL’s Scribe EC Standalone
autoloading CD duplicator. MF DIGITAL manufactures a wide variety of
CD/DVD duplication equipment, including manual and fully automated CD
and DVD duplicators and printers. We hope you will consider us for all of
your duplication needs.
What To Expect From Your MF DIGITAL CD Duplicator
Your MF DIGITAL Scribe EC Standalone duplicator is professionally
designed and manufactured to give you years of trouble free operation. To
avoid accidental damage to your new duplicator, please read and
understand this manual thoroughly before operating the unit.
About This Manual
This manual is written for both novice and experienced users. Please read
through this Operator’s Guide from beginning to end before using the unit.
Once having read the manual, follow along chapter by chapter. This will
provide the necessary understanding of your new Scribe EC Standalone
duplicator.

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Getting Started
Carefully remove the Scribe EC Standalone duplicator from the shipping
container. Inspect the contents, and verify them against the packing slip.
Report any errors in shipping as soon as possible.
What’s In The Box
Your new Scribe EC Standalone duplicator includes:
•Scribe EC Standalone duplicator
•Power cord
•Firmware CD
•Operator’s Guide (on CD)
•MF DIGITAL Product & Warranty Registration card
Packing Materials
Please retain the original box and packaging in the event that the unit
requires future servicing. This will help to reduce the possibility of damage
occurring in transit.
The Best Place To Put The Scribe EC Standalone
The best operating location for the Scribe EC Standalone duplicator is in a
climate-controlled area, free of dirt, dust, humidity, excessive heat, direct
sunlight, and electronic or electromagnetic interference. Room temperature
should be between 65 and 75 degrees Fahrenheit, or between 18 and 23
degrees Celsius. Place the Scribe EC Standalone on a solid, steady work
surface, and allow sufficient room for all incidental work materials. Provide
at least six inches of clearance on all sides of the unit for ventilation.

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Safety Precautions
The system is shipped with a three-prong power connector, and must be
used with a properly grounded AC receptacle. DO NOT try to defeat the
third “ground” prong. All computer peripherals must be properly grounded,
and the Scribe EC Standalone is no exception. The use of a power
conditioner, such as an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) or a surge
protector, is highly recommended. The minimum required size is 500VA.
Repairs or alterations should only be attempted by authorized, factory-
trained technicians. MF DIGITAL reserves the right to void the warranty if
unauthorized service is performed.

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Location Of Scribe EC Standalone Components
Front View
Rear View

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Location Of CD-R/RW and DVD ±R/±RW Recorder Parts And Controls
LCD Display Screen And Keypad
MF Digital ProDRIVE 52x
Legend
1. Disc tray - Discs are loaded and removed from this tray. Pressing the eject button will open the tray when the
power is switched on to the Scribe EC Standalone.
2. Emergency eject pinhole - In the event that the disc tray will not open by pressing the eject button, insert the
tip of a large paper clip into this hole and push.
3. Earphone jack
4. Volume Control
5. Read and write status LEDs - These indicators light up when the recorder is reading or writing.
6. Eject button - This button is used to open or close the disc tray.

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Pioneer A06 DVD±R/±RW
Legend
1) Disc Tray - Discs are loaded and removed from this tray. Pressing the eject button will open the tray when
the power to the Scribe EC Standalone is switched on.
2) Headphone Jack – Connect headphones here.
3) Volume Control Knob – This controls the volume level of the headphones.
4) Disc Indicator – Light indicates presence of disc in drive.
5) Ventilation Hole – Do not block.
6) Ventilation Hole – Do not block.
7) Eject Button – This button is used to manually open the disc tray.
8) Emergency Eject Pinhole – In the event that the disc tray will not open by pressing the eject button, insert
the tip of a large paper clip into this hole.
Removing Packing Restraints
The Scribe EC Standalone ships with a picker arm restraint to reduce the
possibility of damage in transit. This restraint must be removed before
operation or power-on. Gently remove the zip tie and foam from around the
transfer arm. Save the foam tube, as you will need to return it to its place
when transporting the unit in the future.
Input Bin And Output Spindle
The input bin and the output spindle and bins serve as the containers to
store up to 200 blank and recorded discs per bin (up to 600 total depending
on printer option).

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Installing Firewire Cables
Please install the firewire cables as illustrated below. Plug one end firewire
cable into the rear of the main fire wire controller card (A) and the other
end of the firewire cable into the rear of the drive tower (B). Do the same
for each firewire cable provided with your system.

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Preparing the Spectrum2 Printer
What’s In The Box (Spectrum2 Thermal Transfer)
•Spectrum2 printer
•Power cord
•Parallel printer cable
•Printer user guide
•Spectrum2 Designer software and printer driver CD
•Printer ribbon
•MF DIGITAL Product & Warranty Registration card
(fig. 0) Cabling arrangement for Spectrum2 Printer

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1. With a Phillips head
screwdriver, remove the rubber
feet from the bottom of the
printer (fig. 1).
2. You will also want to remove
the small plate from the bottom
of the printer (fig. 1).
3. Using the flat head screws
provided, attach the printer
plate to the bottom of the
printer as seen in (fig. 1a).
(fig. 2)
(fig. 1)
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(fig. 3)
1. Place the printer / plate onto
the drive bay (fig. 3).
Note: Picture of main body
may vary
2. Use the dotted line at the rear
of the drive bay to guide the
positioning of the printer on
the drive tower (fig. 4).
3. After placing the printer on
the drive tower, use the
“Printer Alignment” function
to align the printer. Please
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(fig. 5)
7. Once you are satisfied with the printer
alignment, tighten the thumb-screws
located on both sides of the printer (fig.
5).

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Preparing the Prism Plus Printer
What’s In The Box (Prism Plus)
•Prism Plus printer
•Power cord
•Parallel printer cable
•Printer user guide
•CD Designer software and printer driver CD
•Printer ribbon
•Prism Plus Product & Warranty Registration card
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1. With a Torx head
screwdriver, remove the
rubber feet from the
bottom of the printer (fig.
1).
2. Using the flat head screws
provided, attach the
printer plate to the bottom
of the printer as seen in
(fig. 2).
NOTE: Fi
g
3 – Fi
g
5 shows placement o
f
Spectrum 2 printer. Placement for Prism
Plus is similar.
3. Place the printer / plate
onto the drive bay (fig. 3)
4. Use the dotted line at the
rear of the drive bay to
guide the positioning o
f
the printer on the drive
tower (fig. 4)
5. After placing the printer
on the drive tower, use the
“Printer Alignment”
function to align the
printer. Please refer to p.
30 for details.
6. Once you are satisfied
with the printer
alignment, tighten the
thumb-screws located on
both sides of the printer
(
fi
g
. 2
)
(
fi
g
. 1
)
(
fi
g
. 3
)
(
fi
g
. 4
)
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Preparing The Inkjet Printer (Signature IV or Sig. PRO Inkjet)
What’s In The Box (Signature IV or Signature PRO Inkjet)
•Signature IV or Signature PRO printer
•Power adapter
•Printer software CD
•Color ink cartridge
•Spare ink cartridge holder
•Warranty statement and registration card
•Operator’s manual
(
fi
g
. 1
)
1. Using needle nose pliers,
remove the rubber feet from
the bottom of the printer (fig.
1).
2. Screw the printer plate to the
bottom of the inkjet printer as
seen in (fig. 2).
(
fi
g
. 2
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3. Place the printer / plate onto
the drive bay (fig. 3).
4. Use the dotted line at the rear o
f
the drive bay to guide the
positioning of the printer on the
drive tower
5. After placing the printer on the
drive tower, use the “Printer
Alignment” function to align the
printer. Please refer to p. 30 for
details.
6. Once you are satisfied with the
printer alignment, tighten the
thumb-screws located on both
sides of the printer (fig. 4).
(fig. 3)
(fig. 4)