Teac P-55KIT User manual

P-55KIT/P-55
DISC LABEL PRINTER
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1) Read these instructions.
2) Keep these instructions.
3) Heed all warnings.
4) Follow all instructions.
5) Do not use this apparatus near water.
6) Clean only with dry cloth.
7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
8) Do not install near any heat sources such as
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the
polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug
has two blades with one wider than the other. A
grounding type plug has two blades and a third
grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong
are provided for your safety. If the provided plug
does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician
for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or
pinched particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the
apparatus.
11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by
the manufacturer.
12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or
table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with
the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution
when moving the cart/apparatus combination to
avoid injury from tip-over.
13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms
or when unused for long periods of time.
14) Refer all servicing to qualified service
personnel. Servicing is required when the
apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as
power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has
been spilled or objects have fallen into the
apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain
or moisture, does not operate normally, or has
been dropped.
• Do not expose this apparatus to drips or
splashes.
• Do not place any objects filled with liquids, such
as vases, on the apparatus.
• Do not install this apparatus in a confined space
such as a book case or similar unit.
• The apparatus draws nominal non-operating
power from the AC outlet with its POWER switch
in the off position.

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Table of Contents
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS................................................................................ 2
Section 1: Introduction............................................................................................................ 5
Section 2: Unpacking and Inspection ..................................................................................... 7
Section 3: Identifying the Parts............................................................................................... 8
Section 4: Choosing an Adequate Location.......................................................................... 11
Section 5: Removing Shipping Materials.............................................................................. 13
Section 6: Setting the Parallel Interface Mode on the PC .................................................... 14
Section 7: Installing the Label Editor .................................................................................... 15
Section 8: Connections......................................................................................................... 17
Section 9: Installing the Printer Driver .................................................................................. 19
Section 10: Control Panel Features...................................................................................... 20
Section 11: Error Messages Explained................................................................................. 23
Section 12: Loading Ribbons................................................................................................ 26
Section 13: Loading Print Media........................................................................................... 33
Section 14: Getting Label Print Job Started.......................................................................... 34
Section 15: Maintenance ...................................................................................................... 43
Section 16: Packing.............................................................................................................. 45
Section 17: Specifications..................................................................................................... 46
Section 18: Options .............................................................................................................. 48
Section 19: Contact Information ........................................................................................... 49

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Section 1 : Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the TEAC P-55.
The P-55 is a label printer suited to printing a high quality of label on a moderate amount of CD or
DVD.
This manual provides information on installing the P-55, connecting it to your PC, loading ribbons,
etc. When necessary, please refer to your PC's manual, too.
Please read this manual in full before using your P-55 to take a maximum advantage of its
capabilities.
P-55 Features
Thermal re-transfer printer capable of generating photo-quality full color output at 24 bits and 256
gradation levels per color.
Variable dot technology implemented, enabling the high output resolution of 400 dpi.
Overcoating prevents scratch, moisture and UV damage, and thus keeps glossy prints free from
blurriness and color fade-out with the years.
PC Requirements:
PC: One running Windows 2000 or Windows XP
Memory: 256MB; 100MB or more space on your hard disk drive
(plus, an appropriate space for storing image data)
Operating System: Windows 2000/Windows XP
Your PC has to have a parallel port.

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Comparative Table of Photo and Color Ribbons
Understanding the characteristics of both types of ribbon will be helpful in determining which is best
suited to your print work.
Type
Photo Ribbon
(wound on white shaft)
Color Ribbon
(wound on black shaft)
Price Higher than color ribbon A
Economical than photo
ribbon
G
Quality of Photos Equivalent to photo E Good for illustration G
Quality of Letters Inferior to color ribbon G
Crisp thin lines
(bar code capable)
E
Single Color Print None G
Any color available
(bar code capable)
E
Fade-Out with Time UV-resistant overcoating G
UV-resistant ink and
overcoating
E
Durability
Scratch-resistant
overcoating
E
Scratch-resistant
overcoating
E
Media
Accommodation
Specified media G Specified media E
Where:
E stands for Excellent;
G for Good;
A for Average; and
B for Bad.
NOTE
Keep in mind the following when storing ribbons.
1) Store ribbons as they were packed.
2) Avoid high temperature, high humidity and direct sunlight. (Ambient temperature between 5°C
and 30°C; Atmospheric humidity between 10% and 80%)
3) No condensation is allowed.
4) For high print quality, it is recommended ribbons be used within 6 months of first opening the
packs.
5) Avoid dust after opening the package.

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Section 2 : Unpacking and Inspection
The packing-case contains the following items, as well as the P-55 itself. Please make certain that
all the items are present. If anything is missing or damaged, contact your dealer.
Accessories for P-55 and P-55KIT Accessories for P-55KIT ONLY
Utility Software CD-ROM x1 (including
Operation Manual, Printer Driver and
Disc Label Editor)
Photo ribbon (colored, white shaft) x1
Printer cable x1
Re-transfer photo ribbon (transparent,
white shaft) x1
Cleaning kit x1
Blank media (CD-R) 10-pack of discs x1
"Before Getting Started" x1

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Section 3 : Identifying the Parts
Exhaust Fan (on the right side)
This is an air outlet for dropping the temperature inside the unit. Do not let foreign objects get in
through this opening, or the results may be damage to the unit and could hazardous to the
operator. Place the unit in an adequate location.
Side Door Unlocking Button
Pressing this button opens the side door. The side door is locked when the unit is turned on (for
how to unlock the lock when the unit is turned on, see Section 12, Loading Ribbons).
Side Door (for ribbon replacement)
You need to open this door when changing ink cartridges.
Keep this door closed when the unit is functioning.
Ink Ribbon Cartridge
This is a cartridge for ink ribbon. (As shipped from the factory, the cartridge does not contain ink
ribbon.)
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Re-transfer Ribbon Cartridge
This is a cartridge for re-transfer ribbon. (As shipped from the factory, the cartridge does not
contain re-transfer ribbon.)
Lock Lever
This is for locking the ribbon cartridge in place.
Tray Door
The tray slides out. Do not place any objects in front of this door.
Tray
Tray Adapter Lock Switch
Tray Adapter
Control Panel
(LCD Display, Indicators and Buttons explained in Section 10, Control Panel Features.)
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STATUS AUX Connector (optional)
This connector is not used when using the P-55 alone.
Parallel Port Multi-connector
This provides a parallel interface between your PC's printer port and the P-55 over the supplied
printer cable.
Intake Fan (with filter)
This opening is for dropping the temperature inside the unit. Obstructing this opening may result
in failures. Place the unit in an adequate location. (See Section 4, Choosing an Adequate
Location.)
Power Switch
This rocker switch turns power to the unit on and off. The unit powers up when pressing the ON
end of the switch, and powers down when pressing the STANDBY end. (The internal cooling fan
stops only in about 10-20 minutes after the unit switches into the Standby mode.)
AC Power Input Socket
Plug in here the power cable. (To drop the temperature inside the unit, the fan continues to rotate
for about 10 to 20 minutes after switching off the power. For this interval of time, do not unplug the
power cable.)
NOTE
The product for U.S.A., Canada and Europe does not include a power cable. See Section 8,
Connections.
Heater Voltage Selector Switch
This selects the voltage to supply to the internal heater. As shipped from the factory, this switch is
set to "100-120V". Change the setting depending on your local line voltage. If this switch is not set
correctly, failures may result.
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Section 4 : Choosing an Adequate Location
The P-55 has been shipped with some internal parts fixed in place with special materials to prevent
the unit from being damaged during transportation. Be sure to remove all shipping materials before
use by referring to Section 5, Removing Shipping Materials.
Avoid placing objects in front of the disc tray, or they might cause damage to the tray driving
mechanism.
Ambient temperatures should be between 15 and 30 degrees centigrade and atmospheric humidity
should be between 30 and 70%.
Inside the P-55 there are components that cause heat buildup (such as thermal print head and heat
roller). So you should be concerned with air circulation.
CAUTION
Do not block the lateral exhaust opening and the rear intake opening by walls or other obstacles
(a free space of more than 10cm/4 inches is a must). Heat trapped inside the unit might result in
fire or other hazards, as well as malfunctioning and/or deterioration in print quality.
Place the P-55 on a stable, horizontal surface free from mechanical vibration or shock.
To maintain consistent print quality, avoid places where temperatures sharply change because of
the direct sunlight or nearby heating apparatuses.
Avoid dusty places, or the print quality might deteriorate or the printer might suffer failures.
Never install the P-55 close to windows through which rain droplets can sneak in, which might
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WARNING
Areas indicated by the hazardous heat warning label are very hot while the power is turned on or
just after turning off the power.
WARNING
Do not put your fingers or sleeves close to the tray sliding in or out. They can be got in, possibly
causing injuries.
CAUTION
Never switch on power to the P-55 without removing shipping materials. Otherwise, failures may
result.

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Section 5 : Removing Shipping Materials
The P-55 has been shipped with some internal parts fixed in place with special materials to prevent
the unit from being damaged during transportation. Be sure to remove all shipping materials before
use.
NOTE
The P-55 is a precision machine. Be careful not to drop or subject the unit to severe impact (it
weighs more than 22 kg).
1. Peel off adhesive tape from the top left of the unit and press unlock button to open
side door .
2. Remove screw and pull out metallic bar that fixes the heat roller in place. (Store the
bar for future use by attaching it to where marked .)
3. Peel off adhesive tape , flip up lock lever to unlock the ribbon cartridge and remove two
cushions by pulling them toward you.
IMPORTANT
Store the packing-case together with the cushions in case you need to transport the unit.
4. Pull out ribbon cartridge , remove cushion and then put back the ribbon cartridge to its
place for the moment. (You may want to keep the cartridge removed to load ribbons as
discussed later, in Section 12.)
5. Flip down lock lever to lock the ribbon cartridge in place and lift up the side door until it locks.
NOTE
Do not try to forcibly close the side door without flipping down the lock lever, or the side door may
be damaged.
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Section 6 : Setting the Parallel Interface Mode on the PC
To use the P-55, you need to set your PC's parallel port to ECP mode.
This setting is made in the BIOS setup. For how to do this, refer to your PC's manual.

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Section 7: Installing the Label Editor
Insert the supplied Utility Software CD-ROM into your PC's DVD/CD-ROM drive and an installation
wizard will automatically start.
If the installation wizard does not start automatically, click Start Menu My Computer
CD-ROM SETUP.
"Choose Setup Language" window comes up.
Select ENGLISH and click OK.
"InstallShield Wizard" window comes up.
Click Next.
"License Agreement" window comes up.
Click Yes.

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"Choose Destination Location" window comes up.
Click Next.
"Start Copying Files" window comes up.
Click Next.
"InstallShield Wizard Complete" window comes
up.
Click Finish.
"Disc Label Editor Setup Complete" comes up.
Place a check beside "Yes, I want to restart my
computer now" and click Finish.
The P-55 is now ready to be used after once
restarted.
When you install the Label Editor, the printer driver also is copied to the hard disk drive.

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Section 8 : Connections
Printer Cable
CAUTION
For U.S.A. and Canada
The P-55 does not come standard with a power cable.
Use a UL or CSA approved cable, type SJT or SVT, No.18AmG. For cable connector, use one
rated at more than 7A and 125V.
For Europe
The P-55 does not come standard with a mains plug/connector and mains cable.
Use a mains plug conforming to CEE7, a connector conforming to EN60320-1, and a mains
cable conforming to CEE13. The connector must be rated at more than 10A and 250V.
As shipped from the factory, the heater voltage selector switch is set to "100-120V".
Making sure that the shipping materials (three cushions and one heat roller fixing bar) have been
removed, plug the end of the power-supply cable into a wall outlet.
CAUTION
Never switch on power to the P-55 without removing three cushions and the heat roller fixing bar,
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Press the power switch on the rear panel of the P-55 to turn it on.
The LCD display on the front control panel will change as follows:
Initial RAM
TEAC P-55
RevXX.XX
Initial
Warming up
It takes a few minutes for the warming up
process to complete.
Ready
or
ERROR
No XXX Ribbon
This message appears when the ribbon
cartridge is not loaded.

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Section 9 : Installing the Printer Driver
If your PC and the P-55 printer are both turned on, turn off the PC, followed by the P-55.
Switch on power to the P-55, followed by your PC.
"Found New Hardware Wizard" window comes up.
Place a check beside "Install the software
automatically (Recommended)" and click Next.
"Please select the best match for (...)" window comes
up.
Choose "TEAC P-55 Disc Label Printer" and click
Next.
"Hardware Installation" window comes up.
Click "Continue Anyway"
"Completing the Add Printer Driver Wizard" window
comes up.
Click Finish.
Re-boot the computer by selecting Start Turn Off
Computer Restart.

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Section 10 : Control Panel Features
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LCD display: reports status information, etc.
READY lamp: lights up to show that the printer is ready and can start printing.
A circle (o) is displayed in the upper right corner of the LCD to indicate that the disc tray holds a
print medium.
ERROR lamp: lights up when an error develops.
A brief error message is displayed on the LCD. For details on error messages, refer to the next
section, Error Messages Explained.
LOAD/EJECT button: lets the tray slide out and in. This button is not available in the process of
printing (that is, when "Busy" is shown on the LCD).
SELECT button: rotates the function through the following:
1 Data Clear: clears all image data read from the PC.
2 Unlock Door: unlocks the side door.
3 Ink Remain: shows the ink ribbon's and the re-transfer ribbon's remaining amounts.
4 Printed No.: shows the total amount of discs printed on so far. When the indication exceeds
10,000, this is a time to replace the thermal print head (and the halogen lamp), so
contact our customer service representative.
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