Teac P-55 AutoPrinter User manual

P-55
DISC LABEL PRINTER
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
REV : N
*This manual applies to [Model P-55-110/111/120/121]

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SECTION 1: Table of Contents
SECTION 1: Table of Contents.................................................................................................................2
SECTION 2: IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .............................................................................3
SECTION 3: IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .............................................................................4
SECTION 4: Introduction..........................................................................................................................5
1P-55 Features................................................................................................................................5
2PC Requirements ..........................................................................................................................6
3Features of PHOTO Ribbon and COLOR Ribbon..........................................................................6
SECTION 5: Unpacking and Inspection ...................................................................................................7
SECTION 6: Identifying Parts...................................................................................................................8
SECTION 7: Choosing Adequate Location.............................................................................................10
SECTION 8: Installing and Removing Shipping Protection Materials.....................................................11
SECTION 9: Setting Parallel Interface Mode on PC...............................................................................12
SECTION 10: Installing Disc Label Editor ..............................................................................................13
SECTION 11: Connections.....................................................................................................................15
Connecting PC to P-55 ................................................................................................................15
SECTION 12: Control Panel Features....................................................................................................16
1Choosing between USB Port and Parallel Port............................................................................17
2Indicating Operation State ...........................................................................................................18
SECTION 13: Installing Printer Driver ....................................................................................................19
SECTION 14: Error Messages Explained...............................................................................................21
SECTION 15: Loading Ribbons..............................................................................................................25
1Opening Side Door ......................................................................................................................25
2Loading Ink Ribbon......................................................................................................................26
3Loading Transfer Ribbon .............................................................................................................28
4Checking Remaining Ribbon Amount ..........................................................................................31
SECTION 16: Loading Print Media.........................................................................................................32
SECTION 17: Getting Label Print Job Started........................................................................................33
1Getting Label Print Job Started....................................................................................................33
2Correcting Displacement and Hue Shift Between Colors.............................................................42
3Correcting Colors.........................................................................................................................48
4Beware ........................................................................................................................................55
SECTION 18: Removing Disc Label Editor and Printer Driver ...............................................................57
Uninstalling P-55 Related Information .........................................................................................62
SECTION 19: Maintenance ....................................................................................................................63
SECTION 20: Shipping...........................................................................................................................67
SECTION 21: Specifications...................................................................................................................68
1Printer ..........................................................................................................................................68
2General........................................................................................................................................68
3External Dimensions....................................................................................................................69
SECTION 22: Options ............................................................................................................................70
1Ink and Transfer Ribbons.............................................................................................................70
2Ribbon Cartridges........................................................................................................................70
3Authorized Media.........................................................................................................................70
4Miscellaneous..............................................................................................................................70
SECTION 23: Contact Information .........................................................................................................71

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SECTION 2: 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 is
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 bookcase or similar unit.
• The apparatus draws nominal non-operating
power from the AC outlet with its POWER switch
in the off position.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the
presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.
This appliance has a serial number
located on the rear panel. Please record
the model number and serial number
and retain them for your records.
Modelnumber
Serialnumber
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

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SECTION 3: IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
[Shut-off Timing After Printing]
If you turn off the printer within 10 seconds after a print operation is completed, the thermal head may not
be moved back in place.
With the thermal head not in place, you cannot remove the ribbon cartridges from the printer.
If you try too hard to remove them with such a condition, the printer may be damaged.
Before you turn the unit off, make sure that you keep it running more than 10 seconds after the print
operation is completed.
TO THE USER
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. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference when the
equipment is operated in a commercial
environment. This equipment generates, uses,
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance with the
instruction manual, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area
is likely to cause harmful interference in which
case the user will be required to correct the
interference at his own expense.
CAUTION
Changes or modifications to this equipment not
expressly approved by TEAC CORPORATION
for compliance could void the user’s authority to
operate this equipment.
For the consumers in Europe
WARNING
This is a Class A product. In a domestic
environment, this product may cause radio
interference in which case the user
may be required to take adequate measures.
Pour les utilisateurs en Europe
AVERTISSEMENT
Il s’agit d’un produit de Classe A. Dans un
environnement domestique, cet appareil peut
provoquer des interférences
radio, dans ce cas l’utilisateur peut être amené à
prendre des mesures appropriées.
Für Kunden in Europa
Warnung
Dies is eine Einrichtung, welche die
Funk-Entstörung nach Klasse A besitzt. Diese
Einrichtung kann im Wohnbereich
Funkstörungen versursachen ; in diesem Fall
kann vom Betrieber verlang werden,
angemessene Maßnahmen
durchzuführen und dafür aufzukommen.
For U.S.A
Industry Canada’s Compliance Statement:
This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet a
pp
areil numéri
q
ue de la classe A est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
For Canada
CAUTION

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SECTION 4: 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.
1 P-55 Features
- Full-color, high-quality print
- Photo-quality print with full color 256 gradation levels per color offered by re-transfer printing
- 400dpi high precision and high definition image quality ensured
- Two printing methods available
With the P-55, you can print image using either PHOTO ribbon for dye-sublimation printing or COLOR
ribbon for thermo-fusible printing depending on the image type or purposes.
- If you want to reproduce subtle tonal gradations as seen in photos,
Use PHOTO ribbon, which is excellent in gradation reproductivity.
- If you want to print text on black background,
Use COLOR ribbon, which is best suited to expressing color tone differences.
The P-55 automatically identifies the type of ribbons loaded (*1) and the print setting for the ribbon is
configured.
*1 You must load a correct combination of ink and transfer ribbons into the P-55. If you load a wrong
combination of ribbons, an error message is displayed on the front panel.
- Protective coating applied during print process
The P-55's overcoating capability produces glossy prints free from blurriness and outstanding in
resistance against moisture and scratch.
Excellent weatherproofness and scratchproofness followed by high durability;
Clear coating applied over the surface of the disc printed with the P-55 prevents scratch, moisture and
UV damage, and thus keeps glossy prints free from blurriness and color fade-out with the years.
- Best also for barcode prints (using COLOR ribbon)
When printing bar codes on the label surface, your concern may be with water resistance and durability,
as well as with fine black and white precision prints. The P-55 produces delicate, high-precision black
and white prints provided with durability and resistance against water thanks to its COLOR ribbon print
and overcoating capabilities.
- Printable area from inner edge to outer circular edge
The P-55 can print on the disc surface from the outside edge of the clear inner hub to the outer edge of
a disc (*2) without losing any of the content you want to print.
*2 It is not guaranteed that the P-55 can print a disc from edge to edge. Print performance depends
on the print range that each media manufacturer recommends.
- [Optional ribbons]
COLOR (+P) ribbon is another type of COLOR ribbon available. It can be used for ink jet printable discs
and the like other than our recommended thermal printable discs: (*3) (*4).
*3 This ribbon does not support all kinds of discs.
Neither printing nor recording performance is supported if a disc that is not any of our
recommended thermal printable discs is used for the P-55. You need to check in advance on your
own on what discs the P-55 can print. (For details, contact our sales team.)
*4 To use the COLOR (+P) ribbon, the firmware on the P-55 must be ver.52.00 or later or you need
the utility software ver.2.0.0.10 or later. The COLOR (+P) ribbon is not supported if you use any
version of the firmware or software older than the above versions.

SECTION 4: Introduction
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2 PC Requirements
PC: One running Windows 2000 or Windows XP
Memory: 256MB; 100MB or more space on your hard disk drive
(An appropriate space for storing image data is required)
Operating System: Windows 2000/Windows XP
USB or parallel port on PC required.
3 Features of PHOTO Ribbon and COLOR Ribbon
PHOTO ribbons work the best for high-resolution prints such as photos.
COLOR ribbons are suitable for general-purpose prints including text and illustrations.
Labels printed with the P-55 using PHOTO or COLOR ribbon are highly weatherproofed.
Keep in mind the following when storing ribbons.
1) Store ribbons as they were packed.
2) Avoid high temperature, high humidity and direct sunlight.
(allowable temperature range: 5-30°C, allowable humidity range: 20-80%)
*Operating the P-55 outside the specified temperature range may cause trouble with the system.
3) No condensation is allowed.
4) For high print quality, it is recommended ribbons be used up within 6 months of first opening
the packs.
5) Avoid dust after opening the package.
6) Do not apply any shock to the product unpacked. Applying shock to the product may
misalign the spools of ribbons, resulting in improper printing.
NOTE

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SECTION 5: Unpacking and Inspection
The package contains the following items as well as the P-55 main unit. Please make certain that all the
items are present. If anything is missing or damaged, contact your local dealer.
Accessories for P-55
"Before Getting Started" x1
Utility Software CD-ROM x1
(including Operation Manual, Printer Driver and
Disc Label Editor)
Printed by P-55 (PHOTO)
Ribbon set x1
(Set of ink ribbon and transfer ribbon)
Label print sample
Printed by P-55 (COLOR)
Blank media (CD-R) 10-pack of discs x1
Printer cable x1, USB cable x1
AC power cable
(For U.S.A. and Canada)
(For Europe)
Cleaning kit x1
*Note
*Note: The cleaning kit is optional.

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SECTION 6: Identifying Parts
1 Exhaust Fan (on the right side)
This is an air outlet for dropping the temperature inside the unit. Do not block this opening with foreign
objects or insert them into the unit through the opening. Failure to follow these instructions may result in
damage to the unit and injury to the operator. Place the unit in an adequate location. See SECTION
7:Choosing Adequate Location.
2 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 15: Loading Ribbons.)
3 Side Door
You need to open this door when removing the cartridges to replace ink and transfer ribbons or perform
maintenance work. Keep this door closed when the unit is in operation.
4 Ink Ribbon Cartridge
This is a cartridge for ink ribbon.
(As shipped from the factory, the cartridge does not contain any ink ribbon.)
5 Transfer Ribbon Cartridge
This is a cartridge for transfer ribbon.
(As shipped from the factory, the cartridge does not contain any transfer ribbon.)
6 Lock Lever
This is for locking the ribbon cartridges in place.
7 Tray Door
The tray slides out. Do not place any objects in front of this door.
8 Tray
9 Tray Adapter Lock Switch
10 Tray Adapter
11 Control Panel
(LCD, indicators and buttons explained in SECTION 12: Control Panel Features.)
（Right side）

SECTION 6: Identifying Parts
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12 STATUS AUX Connector (optional)
This connector allows connection of the P-55 to an external device for the combined use with the robotics
system.
*Please contact us before use. (See SECTION 23: Contact Information.)
13 Parallel Port Multi-connector
This provides a parallel interface between your PC's printer port and the P-55 over the supplied printer
cable.
14 Intake Fan (with filter)
This opening is for dropping the temperature inside the unit. Do not block the opening with foreign objects
or insert them into the unit through the opening. Failure to follow these instructions may result in damage
to the unit and injury to the operator. Place the unit in an adequate location.
15 Power Switch
This rocker switch turns power to the unit on and off. To turn on the unit/printer, press the “ |” end of the
switch. of the switch. To turn off the unit/printer, press the “ ” end.
(The internal cooling fan stops only in about 10-20 minutes after the unit switches into the
Standby mode.)
16 AC Power Input Socket
Plug in here the power cable. (To drop the temperature inside the unit, the fan continues to revolve for
about 10 to 20 minutes after the power is shut off to the unit. For this interval of time, do not unplug the
power cable.)
17 Heater Voltage Selector Switch
This selects the voltage to supply to the internal heater.
Selecting a wrong voltage may cause the printer to malfunction.
For U.S.A. and Canada
The Heater Voltage Selector Switch is preset to “100-120V” at the factory.
For Europe
The Heater Voltage Selector Switch is preset to “220-240V” at the factory.
18 USB 2.0 Compatible Connector (Hi-Speed support)
(*Note) USB 2.0 interface is compatible with USB 1.1.
To take advantage of the USB 2.0 high speeds, your PC needs to have USB 2.0 capability.
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SECTION 7: Choosing Adequate Location
- The P-55 is a precision machine. Be careful not to drop or expose the unit to severe impact (it weighs
more than 22 kg).
- 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 8: Installing and Removing Shipping Protection Materials.
- The Heater Voltage Selector Switch is preset at the factory according to the sales region.
Selecting a wrong voltage may cause the printer to malfunction.
For U.S.A. and Canada: The Heater Voltage Selector Switch is preset to “100-120V” at the factory.
For Europe: The Heater Voltage Selector Switch is preset to “220-240V” at the factory.
- 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 °C and 30 °C and 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.
Do not block the lateral exhaust opening and the rear intake opening with walls or other objects
(a free space of more than 10cm/4 inches is a must). Heat trapped inside the unit might result in
injury to yourself or others as well as damage to the unit and degradation of 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 cause
malfunctioning.
Areas indicated by hazardous heat warning labels are very hot while the power is turned on or
just after the power is turned off.
The temperature of the ribbon cartridges reaches about 30 °C to 35 °C while the printer is running or
right after the power is shut off. On such conditions, the heat cover is at a temperature of about 74 °C to
80 °C. Touching the heat cover or around the cover may burn your skin or injure you.
(To cool the printer to 30 °C or below, leave it as it is for about 40 minutes after the power is shut off to
the unit.)
Keep your fingers or clothes such as sleeves away from the tray while it is opening or closing.
Failure to follow this instruction may cause your fingers or part of your body to get caught in
the tray and injured.
DO NOT turn on the P-55 without removing shipping protection materials. Failure to follow the
instruction may cause the unit to malfunction.
WARNING
CAUTION
WARNING
CAUTION