Primera Bravo se Disc Publisher User manual

110209-510963
USER’S MANUAL For Macintosh and PC
Automated Optical Disc
Duplication & Printing System
AUTOPRINTER
Automated Optical Disc
Duplication & Printing System
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Notices: The information in this document is subject to change without notice. NO WARRANTY OF
ANY KIND IS MADE WITH REGARD TO THIS MATERIAL, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO,
THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE. No liability is assumed for errors contained herein or for incidental or consequential
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Trademark Acknowledgments: Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Printing History
Edition 1.5, #110209, Copyright 2009, All rights reserved.
FCC Compliance Statement: 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.
For Users in the United States: This product is intended to be supplied by a UL listed Direct Plug-
In Power Supply marked "Class 2"or a UL listed ITE Power Supply marked "LPS" with output rated
12VDC, 4.5A or higher. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. In a domestic environment this product
may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy 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
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined 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:
•Re-orient 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.
Use of shielded cables is required to comply with the Class A limits of Part 15 of the FCC Rules. You
are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void
your authority to operate and/or obtain warranty service for this equipment.
For Users in Canada: This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise for
digital apparatus set out on the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of
Communications. Le present appareil numerique n'emet pas de bruits radioelectriques depassant les
limites applicables aux appareils numeriques de la class A prescrites dans le Reglement sur le
brouillage radioelectrique edicte par le ministere des Communications du Canada.
CAUTION!
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THE UNIT TO RAIN OR
MOISTURE. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE EXTERIOR
PANELS. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL. OPERATE THE UNIT WITH ONLY THE PROPER ELECTRICAL
SPECIFICATIONS AS LABELED ON THE PRINTER AND AC ADAPTER.
CAUTION!
THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS A LASER DIODE OF A HIGHER CLASS THAN 1. TO ENSURE
CONTINUED SAFETY, DO NOT REMOVE ANY COVERS OR ATTEMPT TO GAIN ACCESS TO
THE INSIDE OF THIS PRODUCT. REFER ALL SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. THE
FOLLOWING LABEL APPEARS INSIDE YOUR UNIT:
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT LASER KLASSE 1
CAUTION!
USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER
THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION.
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Table of Contents
Section 1: Getting Started......................................................................................1
A. Note on Model Differences .....................................................................1
B. Choosing a Good Location ......................................................................2
C. Unpacking and Inspection.......................................................................2
D. Identifying the Parts .................................................................................3
E. PC System Requirements.........................................................................5
F. Mac System Requirements ......................................................................5
G. Overview of Operation ............................................................................5
Section 2: Hardware and Software Set-Up ........................................................7
A. Installing the PC Software.......................................................................7
B. Installing the Mac Software.....................................................................7
C. Hardware Setup ........................................................................................8
Step 1: Applying Power ...........................................................................8
Step 2: Loading Media .............................................................................8
Step 3: Connecting the USB Cable........................................................10
Step 4: Installing the Ink Cartridge ......................................................12
Step 5: Aligning the Cartridge ..............................................................13
Section 3: Creating Discs .....................................................................................14
A. Tutorial: Copy a Disc (PRINT ONLY FOR AUTOPRINTER USERS)......14
B. Using PTPublisher ..................................................................................17
B1. Project Types.....................................................................................17
B2. Steps to Any Project........................................................................19
Step 1:Add Data..............................................................................19
Step 2:Add Print .............................................................................20
Step 3:Start Project (Summary - Settings).......................................21
B3. Publisher Status ...............................................................................24
B4. Backup Project (PC Disc Publisher Only).........................................25
B5. Rip Audio (PC Disc Publisher Only).................................................28
B6. PTProtect (PC Disc Publisher Only)..................................................29
C. Creating a Print Label Using SureThing (PC) ....................................30
D. Creating a Print Label Using Disc Cover (Mac).................................31
E. Advanced Printer Driver Functions (PC) ............................................35
F. Advanced Printer Driver Settings (Mac).............................................41
G. Using Other Graphics Programs .........................................................47
Section 4: Maintenance and Troubleshooting.................................................48
A. Interpreting the Publisher’s Indicator Lights.....................................48
B. Cleaning the Publisher...........................................................................48
C. Performing a Robotic Self-Test ..............................................................49
D. Cleaning the Ink Cartridges ..................................................................49
E. Technical Support....................................................................................50
Section 5: Technical Specifications....................................................................51
Index ........................................................................................................................52
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Getting Started 1
Section 1: Getting Started
THANK YOU…
...for purchasing the Bravo®Disc Publisher SE. Bravo is the
perfect all-in-one solution for producing professional looking
CD-R and DVD-R discs. A wide variety of disc formats are
supported, including audio CDs, Video Cds, data discs and
more. Operation is simple and completely automatic once a
job has been started.
To begin using your Disc Publisher, please read this manual
carefully. This Operator's Manual is a complete step-by-step
guide to quickly and easily create discs with your new Disc
Publisher.
A separate Help file is provided with your Publisher that
explains the operation of the Software. On a PC this is
accessible via the software's help menu and the ? icon. On a
Mac this accessible in the Disc Publisher folder in the
applications directory.
NOTE ON TERMS AND CONVENTIONS:
From this point forward, the following terms and conventions
will apply:
The Bravo Disc Publisher SE will be abbreviated simply as the
Publisher.
Optical discs, which can include many different types of discs
including CD-Rs, CD-RWs, DVD+/-Rs and more are all
referred to as CDs or discs. Please note that in order to copy
and record DVDs, you will need to have purchased the DVD
version of the Publisher.
A. NOTE ON MODEL DIFFERENCES
The Bravo SE comes in three different models which are:
•Bravo SE AutoPrinter (No Drives) Print Only - See Section
3A, C and D.
•Bravo SE Disc Publisher (DVD Drive) Burns and Prints
CD, DVDs and DVD-DL.
•Bravo SE Blu (BDR Drive)Burns and Prints CD, DVD,
DVD-DL, BDR and BDR-DL.
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