Rimage DL5200 User manual

Rimage DL5200/DLN5200
User Guide

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Contents
Contents
Introduction ...................................................................................... 1
Requirements..................................................................................................1
Software requirements..........................................................................................1
Operating system requirements............................................................................1
Media requirements...............................................................................................1
Ribbon requirements.............................................................................................1
Label design requirements....................................................................................2
Networking ability ............................................................................................2
Identify the parts of the Rimage DLN5200/DL5200........................ 3
Front view........................................................................................................3
Rear view - Rimage DLN5200.........................................................................4
Rear view - Rimage DL5200............................................................................4
Description of Parts.........................................................................................5
Operator panel ......................................................................................................5
Operator button.....................................................................................................5
Beeper...................................................................................................................5
Output trays...........................................................................................................6
Output bin..............................................................................................................6
Operate the Rimage DLN5200/DL5200 ........................................... 7
Powering on.....................................................................................................7
Powering on the Rimage DLN5200.......................................................................7
Powering on the Rimage DL5200 .........................................................................7
Powering off.....................................................................................................8
Powering off the Rimage DLN5200.......................................................................8
Power off the Rimage DL5200..............................................................................8
Loading discs...................................................................................................8
Removing or installing the front panel .............................................................9
Removing the front panel......................................................................................9
Installing the front panel........................................................................................9
Maintain the DLN5200/DL5200 ...................................................... 11
Preventive maintenance schedule.................................................................11
Aligning the Everest printer ...........................................................................11
Operating Gemini Utilities..............................................................................15
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Starting Gemini Utilities.......................................................................................15
Changing the autoloader display name...............................................................15
Enabling the beeper............................................................................................15
Stopping Gemini Utilities.....................................................................................15
Learn More...................................................................................... 17
Rimage DLN5200/DL5200 specifications......................................................17
Technical support and product updates.........................................................18
Safety information..........................................................................................18
Safety testing.................................................................................................19
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Introduction
Introduction
This manual provides the information needed to operate the DLN5200/DL5200 and identify the
parts. To set up and install your DLN5200/DL5200, refer to the Setup and Installation Guide
included with your product.
The Rimage DLN5200 and DL5200 are robotic-controlled
autoloaders containing two recorders, a two-line display
panel, and an Everest™ printer. The Rimage
DLN5200/DL5200 records and prints discs, then places
the finished discs in the output bin, or in one of the five
output trays.
The Rimage DL5200 requires a PC.
The Rimage DLN5200 has an embedded PC and is a
network ready device that receives orders from other
networked computers. You can also operate the Rimage
DLN5200 by attaching a monitor, keyboard, and mouse.
Rimage DLN5200/DL5200
Requirements
Software requirements
DLN5200
The Rimage DLN5200 ships with the correct software installed on the embedded PC. The
Rimage DLN5200 will operate only with the Rimage software installed on the embedded PC.
DL5200
The Rimage DL5200 will operate only with the Producer Software Suite.
Operating system requirements
DLN5200
The DLN5200 has an embedded operating system. The DLN5200 and software will function only
with the embedded operating system.
DL5200
The Rimage DL5200 and the Producer Software Suite run only on Windows 2000, Windows XP,
and Windows Server 2003.
Media requirements
For media requirements, refer to the Everest Printer User Guide.
Ribbon requirements
For ribbon requirements, refer to the Everest Printer User Guide.
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Label design requirements
For label design requirements, refer to the Everest Printer User Guide.
Networking ability
To submit orders from a networked PC, refer to the Rimage Advanced Setup Guide (110721).

Identify the parts of the Rimage DLN5200/DL5200
Identify the parts of the Rimage
DLN5200/DL5200
This section describes the Rimage DLN5200/DL5200 hardware and its features.
Front view
Operator
Button
Printer Operator
Panel
Printer
Output
Trays
Lift Arm
Recorders
Output Bin
Input Bin Supply Door
PC Power
Button
(DLN5200
only)
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Rear view - Rimage DLN5200 Printer USB Cable
Printer Cable
Printer Power Cord
Serial Cable
PC Power Cord
Mouse Cable
(if using) Network
Connection
Keyboard Cable
(if using)
Power Cord
Power Switch
Monitor Cable
(if using)
USB cable
Rear view - Rimage DL5200
Printer Cable Printer USB Cable
Printer Power Cord
Printer Cable
USB Cable
FireWire Cable
Power Cord
Power Switch
Note: The 9-Pin serial connector is not used.

Identify the parts of the Rimage DLN5200/DL5200
Description of Parts
Operator panel
The operator panel has a two-line display that
informs you of operations or any conditions
that require operator intervention.
The Rimage DLN5200 displays the name of
the embedded PC or product name after it
initializes. The computer name is displayed by
default. This is helpful in identifying the
embedded PC on the network. Refer to the
Operate Gemini Utilities section on page 15 to
see other options.
Operator button
Operator Panel
The operator button is a push button used to
open and close the print drawer. The operator
button is only accessed by removing the front
panel.
Press the operator button to open the print
drawer. Press it again to close the print
drawer.
Operator Panel
Operator Button
Beeper
The Rimage DLN5200/DL5200 has a beeper that sounds when user intervention is required.
Read the condition on the operator panel or at the client application and take appropriate action
to correct the problem. To stop the beeping, open the supply door.
To change the number of beeps or to disable the beeper, refer to the Enabling the beeper section
on page 15.
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Output trays
The Rimage DLN5200/DL5200 is configured
with five output trays and an output bin. When
a disc is recorded and printed, the lift arm
moves the disc to the output bin or one of the
output trays. The disc slides out to the end of
the tray. The sensor located on each output
tray detects if a disc is in the output tray. The
output trays are numbered 1 - 5, with 1
located at the top.
Output bin
The output bin receives completed and/or
failed discs. The output bin holds up to 75
discs.
1. To remove discs from the output bin,
hold the output bin with one hand while
moving the bin latch up and then lower
the bin.
Note: Each time you fill the input bin,
remove the completed discs from the
output bin so the output bin does not
become full.
Output
Trays
Output Bin
2. To raise the output bin into position, lift
the output bin and then pull the bin latch
down to lock it in place.
pCaution: Do not use the latch to raise
the output bin! Bin Latch

Operate the Rimage DLN5200/DL5200
Operate the Rimage DLN5200/DL5200
Powering on
Before you begin:
Set up the Everest printer. For more information, refer to the Rimage Everest Printer™ setup
guide.
Powering on the Rimage DLN5200
1. Ensure the PC power switch is in the on
position.
2. Press the main power switch on the rear
of the autoloader to power on the
autoloader.
PC Power
Switch
Power Switch
Note: After powering on the
autoloader, the printer initializes.
3. Press the PC power button on the front of
the autoloader to power on the embedded
PC. When the DLN5200 autoloader has
completed the initialization, the operator
panel displays RIMAGE DLN5200 READY.
Powering on the Rimage DL5200
PC Power
Button
Before powering on the computer attached to the
DL5200, power on the DL5200 by pressing the main
power switch.
When the DL5200 autoloader has completed the
initialization, the operator panel displays RIMAGE
DL5200 READY.
Power Switch
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Powering off
Powering off the Rimage DLN5200
1. Close all open applications.
2. Briefly press the PC power button to shut down the
software, Windows, and the embedded PC.
pCaution: Do not press and hold the PC power
button. If you press and hold the PC power button,
the embedded PC will not shut down properly. This
may cause data loss or corruption.
Note: Powering off the DLN5200 takes
approximately 30 seconds.
3. When the PC has powered off, press the main power
switch to power off the DLN5200.
PC Power Button
Power off the Rimage DL5200
1. Close all applications.
2. Press the main power switch to power off the Rimage DL5200.
Note: When you start the Rimage DL5200 again, you must first power on theDL5200
and then power on the attached computer so the recorders are recognized.
Loading discs
The input bin holds up to 50 discs. Use the
recommended Rimage media with the Everest
printer.
1. Open the supply door.
2. Remove the input bin.
Supply
Door

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3. Place the discs in the input bin with the
recording side facing down.
-Important! Hold the discs by the
edge. Fingerprints affect print quality.
4. Place the input bin on the base plate.
Input Bin
5. Rotate the input bin until it drops into the
notches.
6. Close the supply door.
Removing or installing the front panel
Removing the front panel
Grasp the sides of the front panel and pull out.
Note: The front panel has four pins that
are held in with retaining clips.
Installing the front panel
Base Plate
Notch
Front Panel
Align the pins to the retaining clips and press
into place.
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Maintain the DLN5200/DL5200
Maintain the DLN5200/DL5200
The procedures in this section will help keep your DLN5200/DL5200 in optimum operating
condition.
Preventive maintenance schedule
Maintenance Procedure Schedule
Once a week. Using a damp, lint free cloth, remove dust from
the autoloader and surrounding work area.
Cleaning the Rimage
DLN5200/DL5200
On installation and as needed. Refer to the instructions
below.
Aligning the Everest printer
Aligning the Everest printer
When the Everest printer is installed or replace, you may need to align it to the lift arm.
#Tools Needed: Torx T25 driver
Before you begin:
Power on the Rimage DLN5200/DL5200 autoloader. Wait for the unit to initialize.
Note: The Everest printer takes 2 to 3 minutes to complete the initialization.
1. Select Diagnostic test 4 - jog lift diagnostic.
a. Press and hold the operator button to place the unit in diagnostics mode. The operator
panel indicates when to release the button.
b. When the operator panel displays 01 CYCLE OUTPUTS DIAGNOSTIC, press the
operator button four times and hold on the fourth press. This selects the JOG LIFT
DIAGNOSTIC TEST. The lift arm moves down toward the print drawer as the printer
tray opens.
c. When the operator panel prompts you to place a disc, place a disc on the print pad.
2. Check the printer alignment.
Printer Tra
a. Press the operator button to move
the lift arm closer to the print pad.
b. Press the operator button again
and the lift arm moves down and
picks up the disc.
Lift Arm
Disc
Print Pad
y
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c. Manually rotate the lead screw
counterclockwise to move the lift arm
down to the print pad.
3. Check the disc alignment.
Print Pad
Lead Screw
To see if the disc is centered, observe
the gap between the edge of the disc and
the raised edges as shown by the
arrows.
If the disc requires side to side
alignment, continue to step 4.
If the disc requires front to back
alignment, continue to step 5.
4. If necessary, perform a side to side
alignment.
a. Loosen the two side to side
alignment screws.
b. Slide the printer until the side gaps
are equal.
-Important! Slide the entire
printer, not the printer tray.
c. Tighten the two side to side
alignment screws.
Front to Back Alignment Screw
Side to Side Alignment Screws

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5. If necessary, perform a front to back
alignment.
a. Turn the front to back alignment
screw until there is a 1/16” (1.5mm)
gap between the front edge of the
disc and the raised edge of the disc
retainer.
#Tip: You can use the Torx T25
driver, or 5/32” Allen wrench, to
turn the front to back alignment
screw.
b. When the printer is aligned, rotate
the lead screw to raise the lift arm
up about 1.0” (2.5 cm).
Disc Retainer
6. Exit the diagnostic test.
Gap Distance
Lift Arm
Print
Pad
Lead
Screw
a. Press and hold the operator button to exit diagnostic test 4. The disc is lifted up to the
top output tray and released.
b. Press the operator button fourteen times and hold on the last press to exit diagnostics.
c. Press the operator button one time to close the printer tray.
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Maintain the DLN5200/DL5200
Operating Gemini Utilities
The Rimage Producer Software Suite includes an application called Gemini Utilities, which is
used to update the autoloader firmware. It may also be used to change the display name of the
Rimage DLN5200/DL5200 and to enable the beeper. The Rimage DLN5200 displays the
computer name on the operator panel. The computer name is helpful when identifying the
computer on the network.
#Tip: To access Gemini Utilities on a DLN5200, use the remote desktop connection from a
networked PC, or connect a monitor, keyboard, and mouse to the DLN5200.
Starting Gemini Utilities
1. Close all applications.
2. In Rimage Service Manager, stop all Rimage
Services.
Note: Refer to your Rimage Software online
help for additional information.
3. Navigate: Start > Programs > Rimage > Utilities
> Gemini Utilities. Gemini Utilities opens.
are complete,
restart the Rimage Services.
Note: When the desired tasks
Changing the autoloader display name
Use Gemini Utilities to enter the name displayed on the operator panel.
1. Select the Override Name checkbox.
2. Clear the Use Computer Name checkbox.
3. In the Display Name field, enter the new name.
4. Select Set DiscLab Params to save the settings.
Enabling the beeper
You can change the number of beeps that occur when there is an error.
1. In the # of Beeps on Fault field, select or enter the number of beeps you wish to hear when
there is an error.
#Tip: Entering 0 (zero) in the # of Beeps on Fault field disables the beeper.
2. Select Set DiscLab Params to save the settings.
Stopping Gemini Utilities
Select Exit to close Gemini Transporter Utilities.
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