Teac DISCATHLON 2 User manual

Specifications
•Fully Automated PC Hosted Printing System
•Install Up to (2) Hi-Res Thermal Re-transfer Disc Printers
•Smudge-Proof, UV Stable and Scratch Resistant
•Dye-Sublimation and Thermal-Fusion Printing
•300 CD or DVD Maximum Disc Capacity
•Prints from Any Label Application
•Supports Edge-to-Edge Borderless Printing
TEAC’s AP-55 Automated Dual Printer Disc Printing System is a PC
hosted system that run automated operations for printing onto disc
surface in high resolution photo color quality. TEAC’s AP-55 auto-
matically prints up to 300 Discs in Max Mode with a mix of CD or DVD
discs.
The AP-55 can also handle various applications from low-volume
production to mass production. Printed images offer excellent resist-
ance to fading. Designed to install up to (2) TEAC P-55 printers for
improved speed.
The AP-55 dual printer system offers the ultimate high-precision
robotic technology and high-resolution printing technology. The end
result is a scratch-proof, water-proof disc with no color fading.
Depending on the application, either the dye-sublimation or thermal
fusion printing method can be selected from the same system.
© 2007 TEAC America, Inc. All rights reserved. All trademarks and registered trademarks mentioned herein are the property of their respective companies.
TEAC America, Inc., 7733 Telegraph Road, Montebello, CA 90640 • Phone [phone], Fax [phone]
www.teac.com/DSPD
Model: AP-55 “DISCATHLON 2”
Robotic Loader
Supported Interface: USB 2.0 (single connection to PC)
Media Stock Capacity: Up to 300 discs
Disc Loading Method: Designated mechanism
Disc Printer
Printer Name: P-55B Thermal Printer
Supported Interface: USB 2.0 (connects to the base unit)
Printing Method: Thermal re-transfer printing or
Dye-sublimation/Thermal-fusion
Print Resolution: 400dpi variable dot technology
Supported Media: TEAC designated thermal printable media
Printable Image Size: 12-cm CD/DVD
Installable Printers: Install Up to 2 Thermal Printers
Print Capacity: Color Ribbon.............. Approx. 500 discs /ribbon
Black Ribbon.............. Approx. 2000 discs /ribbon
Re-transfer Ribbon...... Approx. 500 discs /ribbon
General Specification
Supported Systems: Operating Systems:
Windows 2000, XP Professional
Operating Environment: Temperature: 15°C - 30°C
Humidity: 30% - 70% (no condensation)
Power Requirement: 100VAC - 240VAC ±10%, 50/60Hz
External Dimensions: 20” W x 30.55” D x 21.73” H for 1 printer installed
20” W x 30.55” D x 22.52” H for 2 printers installed
Weight: 125 lbs for 1 printer installed
175 lbs for 2 printers installed
AP-55 Disc Printing System
Automated Dual Printer System
AP-55 Automated Dual Printer System
DSPD-87504/507/10M-DG
AP-55, Automated Dual Printer System shown here with
2 hi-resolution disc printers installed.
Note: Use TEAC recommended media for best results.
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©2007 TEAC America, Inc. All rights reserved. All trademarks and registered trademarks mentioned herein are the property of their respective companies.
TEAC America, Inc., 7733 Telegraph Road, Montebello, CA 90640 • Phone [phone] Fax [phone]
www.teac.com/DSPD DSPD-87504/507/10M-DG
Thermal Dye-Sublimation
Disc Printer
Model: P-55
• Stand-Alone, Hi-Resolution, Thermal Printer
• 4-Color Dye-Sublimation Printing System
• 400 DPI (290 LPI) – Highest
Resolution Available
• Bleed Free, UV Stable & Water-Repellent
• USB 2.0 & Parallel Port Interface
• LOWEST COST PER-PRINTED DISC
with VersaMax Ribbon
USB Auto-Loader System
Model: AL220U
• Stand-Alone 220-Disc Auto-Printer Solution
• Choices of Thermal or Inkjet Printer
• PC/Mac Compatible Thermal or Inkjet Disc
Printer System
• Network Capabilities
• Network Hardware and Software Incuded!
• USB Connectivity
Auto-Publisher System
Model: AP220
• All-In-One Disc Publishing System
• 220 Disc Capacity, and 2 DVD Recorders
• Choices of Thermal or Inkjet Printing
• Duplicate and Print Discs in One Easy Setup
• Network Capabilities
Disc-Publishing System
Model: WP-55T
• Dye-Sublimation Technology
• 300 CD and/or DVD Max. Disc Capacity
• Bleed Free, Water-Repellent & UV-Stable
• On-Demand Network System
• Integrated Internal P4 System,
with Dual SATA Hard Drives
• Features 1 Gigabit Ethernet, PS2 USB and
SVGA ports
Dual Disc Printer Autoloader System
Model: AP-55
• Automated Dual Printing Robotic System
• Install up to (2) Hi-Res Thermal Re-transfer
Disc Printers ( TEAC P-55 )
• Features Dye-Sublimation Thermal-Fusion
Printing System
• 300 CD and/or DVD Max. Disc Capacity
• USB 2.0 connectivity
• Print from Any Label Application
1x1, 1x3, 1x7, and 1x10
CD and DVD Duplicating Systems
CDModels: CDW/D11A/KIT, CDW/D13A/KIT
and CDW/D17A/KIT
DVDModels: DVW/D11A/KIT, DVW/D13A/KIT,
DVW/D17A/KIT and DVW/D110A/KIT
CD: 52X DVD: 16X
• 1x1, 1x3, 1x7 & 1x10 Stand-Alone Duplicators
• Auto-Duplication and Easy Operation
• Multiple Sub-Functions for Maximum
System Capabilities
• High Performance & Fast Record Speeds
TEAC Color Inkjet Disc Printer
Model: PIJ
• Hi-Resolution (4800x1200 dpi)
for High-Quality Images
• Fast Printing Speeds
• Publishing System Ready
• PC or MAC Hosted and Networkable
• Large Ink Capacity
One-Color Thermal Printer
Model: P-11/KIT
• Prints to 4 Separate Areas on Disc
• Low Ink Costs – 200 Prints Per Ribbon
• Compact Design, Light-Weight
• Label Design Software Included
• Easy-to-Use Software
Media Kit and Multipack Cartridges available!
Professional CD Recorder
Model: TASCAM CD-RW901/DS
• Records CD-R and CD-RW
• Durable 2U Rack-Mounted Chassis
• 24-bit A/D and D/A Converters
• MP3 Audio Playback
• Pitch and Key Control
• PS/2 Keyboard Input
Professional CD/Cassette
Recorder with MP3 Playback
Model: TASCAM CC-222MKIII/DS
• Records CD & Cassette media at the same time
• Integrated CD Recorder & Reversible Cassette Deck
• Time Track Increment feature automatically
adds a CD track ID every few minutes
• SPDIF Coaxial and Optical I/O for CD Player
• RIAA Phone Inputs for Recording Vinyl LPs
to CD or Cassette or both at the same time
• MP3 File Playback
• RC-222 Wireless Remote Included!
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