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Printing on DVD/CDs

Content Id: 8200243900

Solution

Items to Prepare
Cautions When Printing on DVD/CDs
Attaching/Removing the CD-R Tray
Printing on the Label Side of DVD/CDs
Printing with CD-LabelPrint from the Computer
Printing Area

Items to Prepare

The following items are needed to print on DVD/CDs:

CD-R Tray

"G" is on the upper side.

8 cm CD-R Adapter

Needed only when printing on 8 cm DVD/CDs.

Attached to the CD-R Tray when shipped.

Caution

You cannot print on 8 cm DVD/CDs from a PictBridge compliant device. You need to print from the computer to print on 8 cm DVD/CDs.

Printable DVD/CDs

Obtain a 12 cm or 8 cm DVD/CD with a label surface compatible with inkjet printing.

A "printable disc" differs from regular DVD/CDs in that its label surface has been specially processed to be printed on by an inkjet printer.

Cautions When Printing on DVD/CDs

Be sure to use the CD-R Tray supplied with this printer. It has an "G" on the upper side.

Do not print on DVD/CDs that are not compatible with ink-jet printing. The ink will not dry and may cause problems with the disc itself or devices which the disc is loaded onto.

Do not print on the DVD/CDs' recording surface. Doing so will make data recorded on DVD/CDs unreadable.

Hold DVD/CDs by their edges. Do not touch either the label surface (printing surface) or recording surface.

Remove any dirt from the CD-R Tray before placing DVD/CDs on the CD-R Tray. Loading discs in a dirty CD-R Tray may scratch the recording surface of the discs.

After printing, allow the printing surface of the disc to dry naturally. Do not use hairdryers or expose the disc to direct sunlight to dry the ink. Do not touch the printing surface until the ink has dried.

Do not attach the CD-R Tray while the printer is in operation.

Do not remove the CD-R Tray while printing on DVD/CDs. Doing so may damage the printer, the CD-R Tray, or the disc.

Do not get dirt or scratches on the reflectors of the CD-R Tray. The printer may not be able to recognize loading of the DVD/CD, or printing may become misaligned. If the reflectors on the CD-R Tray become dirty, wipe the reflector clean with a soft, dry cloth, taking care not to scratch the plate.

The CD-R Tray may become dirty if software other than CD-LabelPrint or Easy-PhotoPrint EX is used.

Always use the supplied 8 cm CD-R Adapter when printing on 8 cm DVD/CDs.

Always close the Inner Cover after printing on DVD/CDs.

Attaching/Removing the CD-R Tray

- Attaching the CD-R Tray

1. Open the Paper Output Tray (A), then open the Inner Cover (B).

2. Place the DVD/CD.

Caution

Make sure that there is no dirt on the CD-R Tray before placing the DVD/CD on the CD-R Tray.

When placing the DVD/CD on the CD-R Tray, do not touch the printing surface of the disc or the reflectors (C) on the CD-R Tray.

When printing on an 8 cm DVD/CD, attach the supplied 8 cm CD-R Adapter. If you do not, printing quality will be reduced and the DVD/CD may become damaged.

12 cm DVD/CD:

(1) Place the disc on the CD-R Tray with the printable surface facing up.

Do not touch the reflectors (C).

8 cm DVD/CD:

(1) Align the protrusions on both edge of the 8 cm CD-R Adapter with indentations on the CD-R Tray.

(2) Place the 8 cm disc on the CD-R Tray with the printing surface facing up.

3. Place the CD-R Tray.

Caution

Do not attach the CD-R Tray until the message asking you to load the DVD/CD is displayed. Doing so can damage the printer.

Caution

The CD-R Tray may be ejected after a specified period of time has elapsed. In this case, follow the on-screen instructions to place the CD-R Tray.

4. Insert the CD-R Tray straightly until the arrow () on the Inner Cover is almost aligned with the arrow () on the CD-R Tray.

(D) Keep the CD-R Tray level when inserting it.

(E) Align the arrow () on the CD-R Tray with the arrow () on the Inner Cover.

Caution

Do not insert the CD-R Tray beyond the arrow () on the Inner Cover.

- Removing the CD-R Tray

1. Pull out the CD-R Tray.

2. Close the Inner Cover.

Caution

If the Inner Cover is opened, you cannot print on paper as it will not feed properly. Make sure that the Inner Cover is closed.

3. Remove the DVD/CD.

Caution

Do not touch the printable surface when removing the disc from the CD-R Tray.

Caution

Dry the printing surface sufficiently before removing the disc. If you see printing on the CD-R Tray or the transparent parts on inner or outer diameter of DVD/CD, wipe them off after the printing surface is dry.

12 cm DVD/CD:

(1) Remove the disc from the CD-R Tray.

8 cm DVD/CD:

(1) Remove the 8 cm CD-R Adapter from the CD-R Tray.

(2) Remove the 8 cm disc from the CD-R Tray.

Printing on the Label Side of DVD/CDs

The CD-R Tray (supplied) allows the printing of images on printable DVD/CDs.

CD-LabelPrint is bundled application software that allows you to edit and modify data before printing. Install it on your computer to use it.

Caution

We recommend that you test print on an unneeded printable DVD/CD first.

Printing with CD-LabelPrint from the Computer

CD-LabelPrint is bundled application software that allows you to edit and modify data before printing. Install it on your computer to use it. For information on how to install this software, refer to your setup manual.

For details on how to print with CD-LabelPrint, refer to its manual.If you are using Windows, click Start ⋗ All Programs (or Programs in Windows 2000) ⋗ CD-LabelPrint ⋗ Help.If you are using a Macintosh, open Application folder in the location where the MP Drivers were installed ⋗ CD-LabelPrint folder ⋗ Manual folder ⋗ double-click Manual.htm.

Printing Area

Printable DVD/CDs

The printing area of both printable DVDs and CDs is the area excluding the 1 mm area from the internal and external diameters of the label.

Recommended printing area

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