Verity Systems OptiPrinter PRO OptiPrinter PRO CD/DVD Installation and operation manual

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COMPLETE SOLUTIONS FOR ON-DEMAND CD & DVD PRODUCTION
Photo-Quality CD/DVD Inkjet Printer
OPERATING & MAINTENANCE
MANUAL

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Thank you for purchasing a Verity Systems
OptiPrinter PRO
OPERATING & MAINTENANCE MANUAL
Document Reference No. TP 000 119 (Rev 1.01)
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ERITY SYSTEMS, INC.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section 1 INTRODUCTION 7-8
1.1 Overview……………………………………………………………….
7
1.2 Features………………………………………………………………..
7
1.3 Specifications…………………………………………………………
7-8
Section 2 BOX CONTENTS 8
Section 3 CONNECTING YOUR OPTIPRINTER PRO 9
Section 4 BUTTONS & LIGHTS 9-10
4.1 Cancel Button………………………………………………………….
9
4.2 Print Cartridge Status Light…………………………………………
9
4.3 Resume Button & Light………………………………………………9
4.4 Power Button & light…………………………………………………
9
4.5 CD Tray Button………………………………………………………..
10
Section 5 INSERTING A CD INTO THE OPTIPRINTER PRO 10
5.1 Inserting a Standard CD/DVD……………………………………….
10
5.2 Inserting a CD Business Card & Mini Disc……………………….
10-11
Section 6 INSERTING/CHANGING PRINT CARTRIDGES 11
Section 7 INSTALLING PRINTER SOFTWARE 12-13
Section 8 INSTALLING DISCUS (Graphics Software) 13
Section 9 USING DISCUS & PRINTING A CD 13-16
Section 10
SETTING PRINTER PREFERENCES 17-25
10.1 Paper/Quality……………………………………………………….….
17-18
10.2 Basics.……………………………………………………………….….
18-19
10.3 Colour…………………………………………………………………...
20
10.4 Services…………………………………………………………………21
10.5 Mask Settings…………………………………………………………
21-22
10.6 Calibration……………………………………………………………...
23-25
Section 11 ERRORS 26

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Section 12 TECHNICAL SUPPORT 27
Appendix A
OTHER GRAPHICS SOFTWARE PACKAGES 28-34
CorelDRAW & Photoshop…………………………………………..
28
Create a Page…………………………………………………………
28
Introducing the Mask………………………………………………..
28
Understanding the Mask Interface………………………………..
29-31
Mask Type……………………………………………………….
29
Enable Mask…………………………………………………….
29
Standard Area Settings……………………………………….
29-30
Hub Area Settings……………………………………………..
30
Mask Origin……………………………………………………..
31
Parameter Unit………………………………………………….
31
Templates……………………………………………………………...
31
Appendix B
Recommendations 32
Standard Terms & Conditions 33-36

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SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION
1.1 Overview
Verity Systems, world leading developers & manufacturers of optical disc duplication & printing
systems, has launched a brand new, drawer mechanism CD/DVD printer: the OptiPrinter PRO.
Working in partnership with Hewlett-Packard, the OptiPrinter PRO brings professional print quality
to the in-house production of CDs, DVDs, CD Business Cards and Mini CDs, delivering
outstanding photo quality images directly onto the surface of discs, enabling customers to choose
colourful backgrounds and images that reflect their company.
What’s more, the OptiPrinter PRO has been specifically designed to provide maximum versatility
and high-speed printing and can be used in a variety of settings. The PC-based OptiPrinter PRO
offers professional desktop printing for the low volume/small business user, while the OptiPrinter
PRO can also be used in conjunction with an autoloader or automated disc duplicator for fast,
unattended printing of greater quantities.
1.2 Features
•Professional, photo quality CD & DVD inkjet printer
•Desk-top printer
•Combine with autoloader
•Direct to surface colour inkjet printing
•Laser-sharp printing
•Perfect clean crisp graphics
•High speed printing
•4800 dpi resolution with 16.7 million colours
•Uses standard, off-the-shelf standard HP print cartridges
•Hewlett-Packard inkjet Technology
•Ultra small ink drops (about 32 per dot)
1.3 Specifications
Minimum System
Requirements: Windows 2000: Pentium 133MHz, 64Mb RAM;
Windows XP: Pentium 233 MHz, 128 Mb RAM
Power Requirement: 100 to 240 VAC, 50/60Hz
Environment: Recommended operating temperature: 15 to 365 °C
Recommended operating humidity: 20 to 80% RH non-
condensing
Dimensions: Width: 17.6” (447mm) Depth: 14” (356mm) Height: 6”
(152.4mm) Net Weight: 5.5kg/12.12lbs (approx. without
cartridges)
Media Support: Prints directly onto the surface of inkjet printable 120mm CDs
& DVDs, 86x61mm rectangular and 80mm x 61mm & 80mm x
x63mm saddle CD business cards & 80mm mini discs
Connectivity: Bi Universal Serial Bus. 2.0 Full Speed (USB), centronics
parallel IEEE-1284 compliant.
Maximum Resolution: Black: Up to 1200 dpi
Colour: 4800 x 1200 optimised dpi colour printing on premium
photo papers with 1200 x 1200 dpi input dpi resolution.
Full colour spectrum of 16.7 million colours.
HP PhotoREt III Colour Management System

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Print Speed: 25% mono coverage @ normal, text quality approx.* 16
seconds per disc
25% mono coverage @ normal, inkjet quality approx.* 19
seconds per disc
100% full colour coverage @ normal, inkjet quality approx.*
24 seconds per disc
100% full colour coverage @ best Inkjet (PhotoRet) approx.*
52 seconds per disc
100% full colour coverage @ photo quality (PhotoRet),
approx.* 134 seconds per disc
(*Speeds given are approximations and are dependant on file
size, disc coverage and processing speed)
Cartridges: Dual Ink Cartridges: Standard HP Black Print Cartridge
C6656; Standard HP Tri-Colour Print Cartridge C6657 or
Standard HP Photo Print Cartridges C6658
SECTION 2: BOX CONTENTS
Carefully remove your Verity Systems OptiPrinter PRO from its shipping carton and verify that all
parts are present. If there are missing or damaged parts contact Verity Systems or an authorized
distributor immediately.
You should find the following:
ØVerity Systems OptiPrinter PRO
ØPower Cable
ØUSB Cable
ØQuick Start Guide
ØCD, including Printer Driver, User Manual, Test Image, Templates
Ø2 Blank Printable CDs
ØOne Black & One Colour Cartridge
ØDiscus Graphics Software CD
Note:
Be sure to remove all pieces of protective tape. Remove the tape holding down the printer
lid. Open the lid and remove the piece of foam holding the CD Tray in place.
Note:
If your Verity Systems OptiPrinter PRO is damaged during shipment, please contact the
freight carrier first, then, contact your distributor or Verity Systems. You should save your
shipping materials so that if the need arises, you can return your OptiPrinter PRO for
service. This packaging was designed specifically for shipping your OptiPrinter PRO. Other
packaging may not be suitable.

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SECTION 3: POWER ON
1. Connect the power cable to the printer and plug into the power supply.
2. Power up the OptiPrinter PRO by pressing the Power Button. (See Fig. 1)
3. The Power Button light will flash for a short period then remain illuminated.
SECTION 4: BUTTONS & LIGHTS
The Printer Buttons let you turn the printer on & off, cancel a print job, open & close tray or resume
printing. The lights give you visual clues about the status of the printer.
4.1 Print Cancel Button
Pressing the Print Cancel Button cancels the current print job.
3.2 Print Cartridge Status Light
This light flashes when a print cartridge is low in ink or incorrectly installed, or the printer’s
top cover is open.
4.3 Resume Button & Light
This light will flash when an action is required such as loading a CD or clearing a CD jam.
When the action is completed, press the Resume Button to continue printing.
The OptiPrinter Pro also has a multiple print capability. If a multiple print command is
sent from a PC, the first CD is printed as normal. Then when the CD tray is ejected, the
resume light will flash. Place a new CD into the tray and press the Resume button. The CD
tray will retract and the CD will be printed and so on for the number of copies requested.
4.4 Power Button & Light
The Power Button turns the printer on and off. It may take a few seconds for the printer to
turn on after you press the Power button. The green light flashes when the printer is
processing.
Fig. 1
CD Tray Button
Print Cancel Button
Print Cartridge Status Light
Resume Button & Light
Power Button & Light

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Caution!
Always use the Power button to turn the printer on and off. Using a power strip,
surge protector, or a wall-mounted switch to turn the printer on and off may cause
printer failure.
4.5 CD Tray Button
Pressing this button will slide the CD tray back and forth into the printer.
SECTION 5: INSERTING A CD INTO THE PRINTER
5.1 Standard (120mm) CDs & DVDs
With your OptiPrinter PRO switched on, push the CD Tray Button on the front of the printer
(see Fig.1 on the previous page) and the CD tray will slide out. Place a CD onto the tray
ensuring that the disc sits against the two pins at the front of the tray as shown below in
Fig. 2
When you send your image to printer, the CD Tray will tray slide back into the printer and
printing will commence.
5.2 CD Business Cards & Mini Discs (option)
The OptiPrinter PRO will also print directly onto inkjet printable CD Business Cards
(rectangular and saddle/hockey rink) and Mini Discs, via the special adaptors (Fig. 3),
which can be purchased separately (see your dealer for details). The adaptors come in two
parts.
1. Open the CD tray by pressing the CD tray button on the front of the printer.
2. Place Part 1 of the adaptor onto the CD tray making sure that the 2 pins on the tray
fit snugly into the corresponding holes on the adaptor part (Fig. 4).
Position the CD so that the
edge of the CD sits against the
edge of the two pins.
Fig. 2
Fig. 3
Part 1
Part 2
Fig. 4
Fit Part 1
onto the 2
locating
pins on
the CD
tray

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3. Open the printer cover
4. Using your hand, slowly slide the CD tray back into the printer until approximately 1
inch of the CD tray remains protruding from the front of the printer.
5. Fit Part 2 of the adaptor matching the pin on the adaptor to the hole on the CD tray
(Fig 5 & Fig. 6).
6. Close the printer cover and press the CD tray button so that the CD tray slides out.
7. Place the inkjet printable CD Business Card or Mini Disc into the adaptor, ensuring
that it sits completely flat (Fig. 6).
8. As the tray slides back into the printer, Part 2 of the adaptor closes against the discs
and holds it securely in place for printing.
SECTION 6: INSERTING/CHANGING THE PRINT CARTRIDGES
1. Press the Power Button to turn on the printer
2. Open the top cover
3. Lift the print cartridge latch to the open position (Fig. 7)
4. Slide the print cartridge out of the cradle (Fig. 8)
5. Remove the plastic tape from the print cartridge (Fig. 9)
6. Hold the cartridge so that the copper strip is on the bottom and rear
7. Slide the cartridge firmly into the cradle, colour on the left, black on the right. (Fig. 10)
8. Push down the print cartridge latch until it snaps closed. Close the top cover.
Fig. 8Fig. 7
Fig. 9 Fig. 10
Fig. 6Fig. 5
Locator
hole on
CD tray
Fit
adaptor
part into
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SECTION 7: INSTALLING THE PRINTER SOFTWARE
Note:
Your OptiPrinter PRO should not be connected to your PC during the initial software
installation. If connected, remove the USB and power cables from the printer. There
may be variations in the following instructions depending on operating system (2000 or XP)
and configuration.
1. Place the Printer Driver CD into the CD-ROM drive of your PC. The Verity_OptiPrinter Pro
installation wizard should automatically start.
2. Follow the on-screen instructions, clicking Next when prompted. When prompted, click
Install to begin installation.
3. The Digital Signature Not Found message box will appear (see Fig.11). You will be asked if
you wish to continue installation, select Yes. In Windows XP, select Continue Anyway.
4. On the final screen click Finish.
5. Connect the OptiPrinter Pro to your PC via the USB cable.
6. Connect the power cable to the back of the OptiPrinter Pro and plug into the power supply.
Switch on the printer.
7. If the Digital Signature Not Found message box appears again, select Yes to continue
installation. In Windows XP, select Continue Anyway.
8. The Found New Hardware box will appear on screen, which will search for the driver. In
Windows XP select No, not at this time and click Next.
9. At the next box, select Install the software automatically (Recommended) and click Next.
10. If the Digital Signature Not Found message box appears again, select Yes to continue
installation. In Windows XP, select Continue Anyway.
11. When prompted, click Finish.
Note:
The message, which appears above, is merely precautionary from Windows and it is not
necessary to stop the installation.
Note:
If your PC does not recognize the new OptiPrinter PRO hardware when you first connect it
to your PC, you should load the print driver via the Add Printer icon on your Printer
settings:
a. Place the Print Drive CD into your PC’s CD-ROM drive
b. On you PC’s desktop, select Start, Settings and Printers
c. Double click the Add Printer icon and follow the on screen instructions
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d. When prompted, select Local Port
e. When the Wizard asks for the name of the printer, click the Have Disk button and
navigate to the enu/drivers/win2k_xp/OptiPrinter_Pro.inf file on the CD-ROM
and select Open and then OK.
f. The driver will begin to install on your PC.
g. Whenever prompted click Next.
h. When complete, select Finish and the Verity Systems OptiPrinter PRO print driver
icon will appear in your printer settings
i. The Digital Signature Not Found message box (see Fig. 11) will appear. You will
be asked if you wish to continue installation, select Yes. In Windows XP, select
Continue Anyway.
SECTION 8: INSTALLING DISCUS (Graphics Software)
Insert the Discus CD into your CD-ROM and follow the on-screen instructions.
SECTION 9: USING DISCUS SOFTWARE
Note:
Before using Discus, you need to disable the OptiPrinter PRO's built in mask.
a. On your desktop, click Start, Settings and then open your Printers folder.
b. Right click the Verity Systems OptiPrinter PRO icon, and select “Properties” from
the popup menu.
c. Click “Printing Preferences…“ and open the “Mask settings” tab
d. Unclick the “Enable Masking” checkbox and click OK
Open Discus by clicking on its icon on your desktop. The screen on the next page will open.
Select a label type
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Use the tabs along the top to create your artwork
Canvas: Select a blank canvas or choose from a wide selection of backgrounds
included with Discus.
Paint: Draw and colour your own vector shapes
Photo: Import jpeg, gif, tiff or BMP image files
Text: Add & manipulate text to your design
Note:
Full details of how to use Discus can be seen by clicking the Help Button on the Discus
interface.
Fig. 13

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Once your artwork is complete, select the “Print” tab
Choose the OptiPrinter Pro from the Select template menu
Next, select Setup…. Choose the Verity Systems OptiPrinter PRO from the drop-down list of
printers and ensure the Paper Size is set to A4 (210 x 297mm), Source is set at Upper Tray and
that Orientation is set at Portrait.
Note:
It is important that these settings are adhered to when printing with the OptiPrinter PRO.
To ensure that your image is positioned correctly, select “Test Print”.
A series of black circles will print onto the CD as shown in Fig. 15
You may find that the circles do not print centrally onto the disc as shown in Fig. 16, in which case
you need to adjust the position of the template in Discus.
Diameter Adjusters
Fig. 14
Nudge Keys
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Use the nudge keys (as shown in Fig. 14 on the previous page) to move your template back & forth
and up & down until your test prints centrally onto your disc.
Once the test print has been perfected, you are now ready to print the artwork you created.
Place a blank CD into the CD tray. On the print tab, select “Print”. Ensure that the OptiPrinter PRO
has been selected from the Print Properties and select “Print” again. Your OptiPrinter PRO will
begin to print your disc.
Note:
The printing surface on printable discs sometimes differs from manufacturer to
manufacturer. Use the Diameter Adjuster (see Fig.14 on previous page) to alter the
printable area of our disc.

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SECTION 10: SETTING PRINTER PREFERENCES
You can choose a number of printing options on your OptiPrinter PRO from the Printer Preferences
menu.
10.1 Paper/Quality
This screen allows you to select the appropriate output quality for your disc.
Disc Surface Type
Select the type of surface you want to print on from this drop down list. Choose from:
White Inkjet; Premium Inkjet; Other Inkjet; Premium Glossy; Premium Plus Glossy;
Premium Matt; Colorfast Glossy; Glossy; 4800x1200dpi; Other Photo Quality; Text Quality
The choice you make here will depend on the image you wish to print. If you are printing
basic text, select Text Quality. If printing basic graphics, select White Inkjet. For images
where only the very best will do, such as high-resolution photos, select Premium Inkjet or
Premium Matt or Glossy.
Print Quality
There are 6 options to choose from:
•FastDraft: Prints at the fastest speed while using the least amount of ink.
•Fast Normal: Prints faster then Normal mode and at a higher quality than
FastDraft.
•Normal: Prints faster than Best and at a higher quality than Fast Normal.
•Best: Provides high quality printing
•Maximum dpi: Provides the highest quality printing but requires longer to print
than Best and requires a large amount of disk space.
Fig. 17

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Print Task Quick Sets
In addition to using the Disc Surface Type and Print Quality options to set your output
quality, the OptiPrinter PRO is pre-programmed with nine print settings:
•Default
•Premium Photo Quality Matt (4800x1200 dpi)
•Premium Photo Quality Glossy (4800x1200 dpi)
•Photo Quality Matt (PhotoRET)
•Photo Quality Glossy (PhotoRET)
•Best Inkjet (PhotoRET)
•Normal Inkjet (600x600 dpi)
•Normal Text (300x300 dpi)
•Fast Text (300x300 dpi)
Selecting a setting will automatically select the most suitable disc surface and print quality
for the job in hand.
Example
If you select Premium Photo Quality Matt (4800x1200 dpi), the Disc Surface Type is
automatically set to Premium Matt whilst the Print Quality Type is automatically set to
Maximum dpi.
You can delete these pre-programmed settings and even create your own using the Save
and Delete buttons.
10.2 Basics
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This tab allows to you:
a. Select multiple copies to print in the Copies field.
b. Click the Print Previewcheckbox and a preview of your print image will
automatically appear on screen each time you print.
c. Select Advanced Features and you are presented with the following
options (Fig.19):
Ink Volume: Select this feature to lessen or increase the amount of ink used
to print a document.
Dry time: Select this feature to increase the time the printer holds a
document
After printing if ink on your printed document smears.
Low Memory Mode: Select this option to allow the draft to be printed if your
computer does not have enough memory or disk space to print a document.
Fig. 19

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10.3 Colour
Saturation: Intensity of printed colour
Brightness: Lightness or darkness or printed colours
Colour Tone: Warmth or coolness of printed colours
Colour Space: Defines the range of colours that can be printed.
sRGB/sYCC is an appropriate colour space for most print
jobs.
Adobe RGB is an emerging colour space that offers more
colours than sRGB/sYCC, but which only works for images.
Fig. 20