Rimage DLN5200 User manual

Rimage DLN5200/DL5200™
User Guide
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.

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Contents
Contents
Introduction ...................................................................................... 1
Requirements..................................................................................................1
Software requirements..........................................................................................1
Operating system requirements............................................................................1
Media requirements...............................................................................................1
Ribbon requirements.............................................................................................2
Label design requirements....................................................................................2
Networking ability ............................................................................................2
Identify the parts of the Rimage DLN5200/DL5200........................ 3
Front view..............................................................................................................3
Rear view - Rimage DLN5200...............................................................................6
Rear view - Rimage DL5200.................................................................................7
Operate the Rimage DLN5200/DL5200 ...........................................9
Powering on ..........................................................................................................9
Powering off ........................................................................................................10
Loading discs ......................................................................................................11
Removing or installing the front panel.................................................................11
Maintain the DLN5200/DL5200 ......................................................12
Preventive maintenance schedule ......................................................................12
Aligning the Everest printer.................................................................................12
Operate Gemini Utilities................................................................. 15
Starting Gemini Utilities.......................................................................................15
Changing the autoloader display name...............................................................15
Enabling the beeper............................................................................................15
Learn More...................................................................................... 16
Rimage DLN5200/DL5200 specifications............................................................16
Operator panel error messages ..........................................................................17
Technical support and product updates..............................................................19
Safety information ...............................................................................................19
Safety Testing .....................................................................................................20
Rimage DLN5200/DL5200 Limited 1 Year Warranty/Guarantee ........................21
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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.
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Ribbon requirements
For ribbon requirements, refer to the Everest Printer User Guide.
Label design requirements
For label design requirements, refer to the Everest Printer User Guide.
Networking ability
Using the Rimage Producer Software Suite, you can submit orders to the Rimage DL/DLN5200
from a networked PC or Macintosh. For more information, refer to the Rimage Advanced Setup
Guide at http://www.rimage.com.

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 Transfer
Slides Operator
Panel
Everest
Output
Trays Lift
Arm
Recorders
PC Power
Button
Out
p
ut
Su
pp
l
y
Bin
Note: The PC power button is on only the Rimage DLN5200.
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Operator panel
The operator panel has a two-line LCD
display that informs you of operations or any
conditions that require resolution.
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
Gemini Utilities section on page 15 to see
other options.
Operator Panel
Operator button
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.
O
p
erator Panel
O
p
erator 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.
Lift arm
The lift arm picks and transports the discs.
There are three gripper fingers, located on the
underside of the lift arm, that hold the disc.
You can press a disc up onto the gripper
fingers to check printer alignment or for other
reasons. You can remove the disc by pulling
the disc down away from the lift arm.
Disc present sensor
The disc present sensor is depressed when a
disc is held by the gripper fingers. It is used to
detect the supply bin, recorder trays, or the
print drawer.
Lift Arm
Gripper
Fin
g
ers
Disc Present Sensor

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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 finished and/or failed
discs. The output bin holds up to 75 discs.
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.
Output
Trays
Out
p
ut Bin
Note: Each time you fill the supply bin,
remove the completed discs from the
output bin so the output bin does not
become full.
To lower the output bin, hold the output bin
while lifting the latch. Then lower the output
bin.
To raise the output bin into position, lift the
output bin and then pull the bin latch down to
lock it in place. Bin Latch
pCaution: Do not use the latch to raise the
output bin!
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Rear view - Rimage DLN5200
Printer USB Cable
Printer Control
Cable
Printer Power
Cord
PC Power
Cord
Serial Cable
Mouse Cable Network
Connection
Keyboard
Cable
USB cable
Power
Cord
Monitor
Cable

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Rear view - Rimage DL5200
Note: The 9-Pin serial connector is not used.
Printer Control Cable Printer USB Cable
Printer Power Cord
Printer Control Cable
USB Cable
FireWire Cable
AC Power Cord
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PC power switch
The PC power switch supplies power to the embedded PC and autoloader.
Note: The PC power switch is on only the Rimage DLN5200.
Main power switch
The main power switch is used to apply power to the entire system (printer, embedded PC, and
the autoloader) The Rimage DLN5200 requires both power switches to be switched to the ‘on’
position.
DLN5200DL5200
PC Power Switch
Main Power Switch
Main Power Switch

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Operate the Rimage DLN5200/DL5200
Powering on
Before you begin:
Set up the Everest printer. For more information, refer to the Everest Printer Unpacking and
Setup Guide.
Powering on the Rimage DLN5200
1. Press the PC power switch to the ‘on’
position.
PC Power
Switch
2. Press the main power switch to the ‘on’
position. Main Power
Switch
Note: After pressing the main power
switch to the ‘on’ position, the Everest
printer initializes.
3. Press the PC power button to power on
the embedded PC. When the DLN5200
autoloader has completed the initialization,
the operator panel displays RIMAGE
DLN5200 READY.
PC Power
Button
Powering on the Rimage DL5200
Before powering on the computer attached to the
DL5200, press the main power switch to the ‘on’
position.
When the DL5200 autoloader has completed the
initialization, the operator panel displays RIMAGE
DL5200 READY. Main Power
Switch
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Powering off
Powering off the Rimage DLN5200
1. Close all open applications.
2. To shut down the software, Windows, and the
embedded PC, briefly press the PC power button.
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: Power down takes approximately 30 seconds.
3. After waiting approximately 30 seconds for the PC to
power down, press the main power switch to power off
the DLN5200.
Power off the Rimage DL5200
1. Close all open applications.
PC Power Button
2. Press the main power switch to power off the Rimage DL5200.
DL5200
and then power on the attached computer so the recorders are recognized.
Note: When you start the Rimage DL5200 again, you must first power on the

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Loading discs
The supply bin can be loaded with 50
discs. Use thermal printable discs
compatible with the Everest printer.
1. Open the supply door.
2. Remove the supply bin.
3. Place the discs in the supply bin with
the recording side facing down.
-Important! Hold the discs by the
edge. Fingerprints affect print
quality.
Supply
Door
4. Place the supply bin on the base
plate.
5. Rotate the supply 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.
Su
pp
l
y
Bin
Base Plate
Notch
Front Panel
Installing the front panel
Align the pins to the retaining clips and press
in the front panel.
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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
Cleaning the Rimage
DLN5200/DL5200 Once a week. Using a damp, lint free cloth, remove dust from the autoloader and surrounding work area.
Aligning the Everest printer On installation and as needed. Refer to the instructions
below.
Aligning the Everest printer
When the Everest printer is installed, it may need to be aligned to the lift arm.
Tools Needed: T25 Torx 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 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 print
drawer opens.
c. When the operator panel prompts you to place a disc, place a disc on the print pad.
2. Check the printer alignment.
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.
c. Manually rotate the lead screw
counterclockwise to move the lift arm
down to the print pad.
Lift Arm
Disc
Print Pad
Print Drawe
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3. Check the disc alignment.
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 is not centered side to side on
the print pad, continue to step 4. Print Pad
If the side to side alignment is correct, go
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.
Lead Screw
-Important! Slide the entire
printer, not the drawer.
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 T25 Torx
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 Retaine
r
Ga
p
Distance
6. Exit diagnostics.
a. Press and hold the operator
button to exit diagnostic 4. The
disc is lifted up to the top output
tray and released.
Lift Arm
b. Press the operator button
fourteen times and hold on the
last press to exit diagnostics.
Print Pad
c. Press the operator button one
more time to close the print
drawer. Lead Screw