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  • Page 1 User’s Guide 4113114-02...
  • Page 2 Neither Seiko Epson Corporation nor its affiliates shall be liable to the purchaser of this product or third parties for damages, losses, costs, or expenses incurred by purchaser or third parties as a result of: accident, misuse, or abuse of this product or unauthorized modifications, repairs, or alterations to this product, or (excluding the U.S.)

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Starting EPSON Total Disc Maker ........
  • Page 4 Notice for CD/DVD writing and printing ........21 Printing on CDs/DVDs with a commercially available software package.
  • Page 5 Using EPSON Total Disc Monitor ........
  • Page 6 Appendix B Product Information Product Parts and Control Panel Functions........90 Product Parts .

  • Page 7: Important Notice And Safety Instructions

    Important Notice and Safety Instructions Important Note You may use the software to operate the EPSON PP-100. You may use the EPSON PP-100 to copy materials onto media, including but not limited to CDs and DVDs. You agree to respect the rights of copyright owners. EPSON shall have no liability for, and you shall hold EPSON harmless from, any copyright infringement by you or your employees, representatives, or agents.

  • Page 8: Choosing A Place For The Product

    ❏ Do not use a damaged or frayed power cord. ❏ If you use an extension cord with the product, make sure that the total ampere rating of the devices plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the cord’s ampere rating. Also, make sure that the total ampere rating of all devices plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed the wall outlet’s ampere rating.

  • Page 9: Using The Product

    ❏ Place the product near a wall outlet where the plug can be easily unplugged. Using the product Observe the following when using the product: ❏ Do not insert objects in the product. ❏ Take care not to spill liquid on the product. ❏...

  • Page 10: Notice For Cd/Dvd Discs

    ❏ Do not shake ink cartridges; this can cause leakage. ❏ Be careful when you handle used ink cartridges, as there may be some ink remaining around the ink supply port. If ink gets on your skin, wash the area thoroughly with soap and water.

  • Page 11: Concerning Incidental Loss Arising Out Of This Product

    -Damage due to natural disaster Epson does not hold any responsibility for lost or damaged data, due to the cause not limited to the above listed, even the product is under warranty period. Concerning incidental loss arising out of this product...

  • Page 12: Warnings, Cautions, And Notes

    The connection of a non-shielded interface cable to this product will invalidate the EMC standards of this device. You are cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by Seiko Epson Corporation could void your authority to operate the equipment. FCC Compliance Statement For American Users This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

  • Page 13: Chapter 1 Using Your Software

    Note: ❏ Working Folder setting is done using Option dialogue of EPSON Total Disc Maker. ❏ Option dialogue will be displayed when starting EPSON Total Disc Maker for the first time. 1. Start EPSON Total Disc Maker. 2. Click Publish.

  • Page 14: Overview Of Applications

    Select a drive with sufficient free space (10 GB or more). 5. Click OK. Overview of Applications The EPSON Total Disc Maker software included with the product allows you to write or 2007/02007/02/22 17:07:16Unlocked and changed. 2/22 17:07:16Unlocked and changed.

  • Page 15: Epson Total Disc Monitor

    EPSON Total Disc Maker, and then click EPSON Total Disc Maker. Getting information through online help You can access online help for EPSON Total Disc Maker from the software or from the Windows Start menu. In EPSON Total Disc Maker window, click the button to display EPSON Total Disc Maker Help.

  • Page 16: Accessing The Printer Driver

    Accessing the printer driver You can access the printer driver from EPSON Total Disc Maker, EPSON Total Disc Setup, most Windows applications, and the Windows Start menu. To make settings that apply only to the application you are using, access the printer driver from that application.

  • Page 17: Getting Information Through Online Help

    Windows 2000: Click Start, point to Settings, and then select Control Panel. 4. Double-click the Add or Remove Programs icon. 5. Choose EPSON Total Disc Maker. 6. Click Change/Remove. 7. Select Remove and click Next. 8. When the confirmation message appears, click Yes.

  • Page 18: Chapter 2 Publishing Discs

    Chapter 2 Publishing Discs Introduction This section guides you through the procedures for creating and printing CDs/DVDs. Note: For information on CDs/DVDs, see the following section. & See “Discs” on page 93. Turning power on/off This section describes how to turn on/off power. Turning power on 1.

  • Page 19: Overview Of Publishing Mode

    To write data to CDs/DVDs and to print labels that you created/edited are called “Publish” New :Only for model with this feature in EPSON Total Disc Maker. The product has three kinds of publishing modes. Standard Mode This mode uses Stacker 1 as the input source, and Stacker 2 or 4 as the output source.

  • Page 20: Drive Settings

    & See “Batch Mode” on page 41. Drive settings Drive to be used Select Drive to Use from the following. Use Both Use both Drive 1 and 2 to write data. Job will be efficiently processed by using 2 drives. If trouble occurrs on either drive and it cannot write data, other drive will be used automatically.

  • Page 21: Notice For Cd/Dvd Writing And Printing

    Show error mark on discs that experience errors If you check this check box, an error mark will be printed on any disc with a write error. This is useful to identify the disc which encountered the write error. The disc with the write error will be ejected to different stackers depending on the print mode.
  • Page 22 3. Change the disc. ❏ Moisture on the printable surface may cause smearing. ❏ When using Epson specified discs, High Speed can not be selected. ❏ Reprinting on the same CD/DVD may not improve the print quality. ❏ Be sure to clean the inside of the stacker before using if there are any dirt.

  • Page 23: Printing On Cds/Dvds With A Commercially Available Software Package

    ❏ Do not touch both surfaces when holding a disc. ❏ The completed job display of EPSON Total Disc Monitor shows the number of successes, number of failures, and number of discs printed. ❏ If the source drive was manufactured before 2003, commands used for reading may not be supported and may result in error.

  • Page 24: Standard Mode

    Standard Mode Loading CDs/DVDs Follow the steps below to load CDs/DVDs. 1. Open the disc cover. 2. Take out Stacker 1. 3. Fan a stack of discs to prevent them from sticking together. Be careful not to scratch the recording side of the disc. Publishing Discs...
  • Page 25 4. Load CDs/DVDs into Stacker 1 with the printable side facing up. Caution: Do not load the discs above the red line marked on the stacker; otherwise, the discs or product may be damaged. 5. Insert Stacker 1. Publishing Discs...

  • Page 26: Making Disc Settings And Creating Labels

    ❏ Do not install Stacker 3. Making disc settings and creating labels After loading discs into the stacker, access EPSON Total Disc Maker to make settings for writing discs, and create the labels printed on the discs. Accessing EPSON Total Disc Maker Click Start, point to All Programs (Windows XP) or Programs (Windows 2000), point to EPSON Total Disc Maker, and then click EPSON Total Disc Maker.

  • Page 27: Making The Stacker Settings

    2007/05/29 10:29:21070511 unlocked and changed 1. Make sure that the product is turned on, and the product and computer are properly connected. 2. Click the Properties icon on the Publish screen of EPSON Total Disc Maker or EPSON Total Disc Setup. Publishing Discs...
  • Page 28 3. Select Standard Mode for Publish Mode. Publishing Discs...

  • Page 29: Publishing Discs

    5. Click OK. Publishing Discs The following instructions explain how to publish CDs/DVDs. 1. Make the publish settings on the Publish screen of EPSON Total Disc Maker. For details, see Help for EPSON Total Disc Maker. Note: To access Help for EPSON Total Disc Maker, select Help from the Help menu.
  • Page 30 2. Click the Publish button. Caution: ❏ Do not open the disc cover while the product is publishing discs, unless the application instructs to add or remove discs. This may affect write quality or print quality. Also, do not put your hands inside the product while beeping as arm is still moving. ❏...

  • Page 31: External Output Mode

    External Output Mode Loading CDs/DVDs Follow the steps below to load CDs/DVDs. 1. Open the disc cover. 2. Take out Stacker 1. 3. Fan a stack of discs to prevent them from sticking together. Be careful not to scratch the recording side of the disc.
  • Page 32 4. Load CDs/DVDs into Stacker 1 with the printable side facing up. Caution: Do not load the discs above the red line marked on the stacker; otherwise, the discs or product may be damaged. 5. Insert Stacker 1. Publishing Discs...
  • Page 33 6. Take out Stacker 2. 7. Fan a stack of discs to prevent them from sticking together. Be careful not to scratch the recording side of the disc. 8. Load CDs/DVDs into Stacker 2 with the printable side facing up. Caution: Do not load the discs above the red line marked on the stacker;...

  • Page 34: Making Disc Settings And Creating Labels

    ❏ Do not install Stacker 3. Making disc settings and creating labels After loading discs into the stackers, access EPSON Total Disc Maker to make settings for writing discs, and create the labels printed on the discs. Publishing Discs...

  • Page 35: Making The Stacker Settings

    The following instructions explain how to set stackers. 1. Make sure the product is turned on, and the product and computer are properly connected. 2. Click the Properties icon on the Publish screen of EPSON Total Disc Maker or EPSON Total Disc Setup. Publishing Discs...
  • Page 36 3. Select External Output Mode for Publish Mode. Publishing Discs...
  • Page 37 4. Select the type of discs that you loaded into Stacker 1. Publishing Discs...

  • Page 38: Publishing Discs

    Publishing Discs The following instructions explain how to publish CDs/DVDs. 2007/05/29 10:29:21070511 unlocked and changed 1. Make the publish settings on the Publish screen of EPSON Total Disc Maker. For details, see Help for EPSON Total Disc Maker. Note: To access Help for EPSON Total Disc Maker, select Help from the Help menu.
  • Page 39 2. Click the Publish button. Caution: ❏ Do not open the disc cover while the product is publishing discs, unless the application instructs to add or remove discs. This may affect write quality or print quality. Also, for safety reasons, do not put your hands inside the product while beeping as arm is still moving.
  • Page 40 Note: If Windows shuts down while processing a job, the job may be resumed when restarting Windows next time. Publishing Discs...

  • Page 41: Batch Mode

    Batch Mode New :Only for model with this feature Loading CDs/DVDs Follow the steps below to load CDs/DVDs. 1. Open the disc cover. 2. Take out Stacker 1. 3. Fan a stack of discs to prevent them from sticking together. Be careful not to scratch the recording side of the disc.
  • Page 42 4. Load CDs/DVDs into Stacker 1 with the printable side facing up. Caution: Do not load the discs above the red line marked on the stacker; otherwise, the discs or product may be damaged. 5. Insert Stacker 1. Publishing Discs...
  • Page 43 6. Take out Stacker 2. 7. Fan a stack of discs to prevent them from sticking together. Be careful not to scratch the recording side of the disc. 8. Load CDs/DVDs into Stacker 2 with the printable side facing up. Caution: Do not load the discs above the red line marked on the stacker;...
  • Page 44 9. Insert Stacker 2. 10. Insert Stacker 3. Caution: ❏ Make sure that there are no discs in Stacker 3 and 4. ❏ Do not pull out Stacker 4. Be sure to lock the lock lever located on Stacker 4 . Publishing Discs...

  • Page 45: Making Disc Settings And Creating Labels

    11. Close the disc cover. Making disc settings and creating labels After loading discs into the stackers, access EPSON Total Disc Maker to make settings for writing discs, and create the labels printed on the discs. Accessing EPSON Total Disc Maker Click Start, point to All Programs (Windows XP) or Programs (Windows 2000), point to EPSON Total Disc Maker, and then click EPSON Total Disc Maker.

  • Page 46: Making The Stacker Settings

    The following instructions explain how to set stackers. 1. Make sure that the product is turned on, and the product and computer are properly connected. 2. Click the Properties icon on the Publish screen of EPSON Total Disc Maker or EPSON Total Disc Setup. Publishing Discs...
  • Page 47 3. Select Batch Mode for Publish Mode. Publishing Discs...

  • Page 48: Publishing Discs

    4. Select the type of discs that you loaded into the stacker. 5. Click OK. Publishing Discs 1. Make the publish settings on the Publish screen of EPSON Total Disc Maker. For details, see Help for EPSON Total Disc Maker. Note: To access Help for EPSON Total Disc Maker, select Help from the Help menu.
  • Page 49 2. Click the Publish button. Caution: ❏ Do not open the covers while the product is publishing discs, unless the application instructs to add or remove discs. This may affect write quality or print quality. Also, for safety reasons, do not put your hands inside the product while beeping as arm is still moving.

  • Page 50: Taking Out Discs

    ❏ Be sure to let CDs and DVDs to dry completely before using them or touching the printed surface. Allow Epson specified discs to dry for at least 1 hour and other types of discs for at least 24 hours.

  • Page 51: Canceling Publishing

    If you need to cancel publishing, follow the instructions below. 2007/04/23 10:15:54070402 unlocked and changed When you start publishing, the screen of EPSON Total Disc Monitor appears on your computer screen. Select the job you want to cancel in the Unfinished Job list, and then select Cancel Job from the Job menu.

  • Page 52: Chapter 3 Replacing Ink Cartridges

    ❏ Epson cannot guarantee the quality or reliability of non-genuine ink. If non-genuine ink cartridges are installed, the ink cartridge status may not be displayed. ❏ When an ink cartridge is running low, the status is displayed on the EPSON Total Disc Monitor. To check the ink cartridge status, do the following: ❏...

  • Page 53: Precautions On Ink Cartridge Replacement

    Ink cartridges with low ink status may not be used when reinserted. ❏ Do not refill the ink cartridges. Other products not manufactured by Epson may cause damage that is not covered by Epson's warranties, and under certain circumstances, may cause erratic product behavior.

  • Page 54: Replacing An Ink Cartridge

    ❏ Do not open the ink cartridge package until you are ready to install it in the product. ❏ To confirm the status of each ink cartridge, see the following section: & See “Using EPSON Total Disc Monitor” on page 76. Replacing Ink Cartridges...
  • Page 55 This table describes the status of the lights and the actions you need to take. Lights Action Ink is low. Obtain a replacement ink cartridge. The ink cartridge has reached its replacement time. Replace the used ink cartridge with a new one. : flashing : on To replace an ink cartridge, follow the steps below.
  • Page 56 3. Push the used cartridge so the cartridge is slightly pushed out. 4. Carefully pull the used cartridge straight out of the slot. Dispose of it properly. Replacing Ink Cartridges...
  • Page 57 ❏ Do not refill the ink cartridge. Other products not manufactured by Epson may cause damage that is not covered by Epson's warranties, and under certain circumstances, may cause erratic product behavior.
  • Page 58 7. When you are finished replacing cartridges, close the ink cartridge cover. Replacing Ink Cartridges...

  • Page 59: Chapter 4 Maintaining Your Product

    Chapter 4 Maintaining Your Product Checking the Print Head Nozzles If you find that the printout is unexpectedly faint or that dots are missing, you may be able 2007/02/22 17:07:16Unlocked and changed. to identify the problem by checking the print head nozzles. You can check the print head nozzles from your computer by using the Nozzle Check utility.

  • Page 60: Cleaning The Print Head

    If any segment of the printed lines is missing, as shown below, this could mean a clogged ink nozzle. & See “Cleaning the Print Head” on page 60 Cleaning the Print Head If you find that the printout is unexpectedly faint or that dots are missing, you may be able In case of High-end IJ LFP, use ...

  • Page 61: Using The Head Cleaning Utility

    Using the Head Cleaning utility Follow the steps below to clean the print head using the Head Cleaning utility. 1. Make sure the product is turned on. 2. Make sure that no lights are indicating errors, and that the disc cover is closed. 3.

  • Page 62: Using The Product Buttons

    Using the product buttons Follow the steps below to clean the print head using the product buttons. 1. Make sure the PC is turned on. 2. Make sure the product is turned on. 3. Make sure that no lights are indicating errors, and that the disc cover is closed. 4.

  • Page 63: Correcting The Printing Position

    1. Make sure that an unprinted disc is inserted in Stacker 1. 2. Make sure that no lights are indicating errors, and that the disc cover is closed. 3. Access the printer driver. See “Accessing the printer driver” on page 16. 4.

  • Page 64: Cleaning Your Product

    Cleaning Your Product In case of SPC, use parts. New :Inkjet Only. Cleaning the exterior of the product To keep your product operating at its best, clean it thoroughly several times a year by using the following procedure. Caution: ❏...

  • Page 65: Cleaning The Interior Of The Product

    Cleaning the interior of the product To keep your printouts at their best, clean the inside by using the following procedure. 1. Make sure the product is turned off and all the lights are off, and then unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet.

  • Page 66: Transporting Your Product

    3. Remove the filters from the filter covers. 4. Use a vacuum-cleaner to clean the dust on the filters. 5. Place the filters back in position. 6. Tighten the screws to close the filter covers. Caution: Clean the filter periodically (once in every six months). Transporting Your Product If you need to transport your product some distance, carefully prepare and repack it.
  • Page 67 Caution: ❏ When storing or transporting the product, do not tilt it, stand it up vertically, or turn it upside down. If you need to transport the product, carefully prepare and repack it using the original box and packing materials in order to protect the product from shock. ❏...

  • Page 68: Chapter 5 Troubleshooting

    The information that you need to diagnose and solve most common problems is provided by Help, the control panel, and the EPSON Total Disc Monitor utility. Refer to the appropriate section below.
  • Page 69 : on, : off, : flashing, : flashing fast Error associated with cover Lights Conditions/Remedies Power Busy Error Stacker Disc cover or ink cartridge cover open Close covers. Job is paused since disc cover or ink car- tridge cover was opened while processing the job Wait for the job to resume.
  • Page 70 Error associated with disc transfer Lights Conditions/Remedies Power Busy Error Stacker Disc pick up error Resolve the problem as follows. 1. Open the disc cover and fan the discs inside the input stacker. 2. Close the disc cover and publish disc again.
  • Page 71 Lights Conditions/Remedies Power Busy Error Stacker Disc transfer error Turn off the product and remove the disc. If the same error occurs frequently, contact your dealer. Arm failed to release disc Turn off the product and remove disc. Do not remove disc from the arm by hand if arm is picking up the disc.
  • Page 72 Lights Conditions/Remedies Power Busy Error Stacker Stacker 3 is not correctly inserted for Batch Mode Make sure that Stacker 3 is correctly inserted. Stacker 1 is empty Load discs into Stacker 1. Note: The stacker lamp flashes when the source stacker is out of discs; however, the timing of the light flashing may not match with the timing of the stacker becoming empty.
  • Page 73 Error associated with ink Lights Conditions/Remedies Power Busy Error Stacker Ink low Obtain a replacement ink cartridge. To determine which cartridge is low, check the ink cartridge status. See “Checking the Ink Cartridge Status” on page 52. The ink has reached its replacement time or it is not installed correctly.
  • Page 74 Power Busy Error Stacker Ink pad full Please have an authorized Epson service center service the ink pad right away. The pad is full and the unit can no longer function. Do not attempt to service the unit yourself. Note: If ink pad is nearly full, an "Ink Pad Nearly...
  • Page 75 Disc may have a problem. Replace the disc and resume job. If there is a problem with the drive, change the drive with EPSON Total Disc Setup and resume the job. If the same error occurs frequently, contact your dealer.

  • Page 76: Epson Total Disc Monitor

    There are three ways to access EPSON Total Disc Monitor: ❏ When you send a job to the product, EPSON Total Disc Monitor appears. ❏ In the EPSON Total Disc Maker window, click the Publish button. From the Tool menu, select Start Total Disc Monitor.
  • Page 77 When you access EPSON Total Disc Monitor, the following window appears: EPSON Total Disc Monitor provides the following information: ❏ Job list: You can check a list of jobs (up to 1000 for Unfinished Job and 50 for Finished Job) and its information, and also you can cancel, pause, and restart unfinished jobs.

  • Page 78: Disc Or The Cd/Dvd Tray Does Not Feed Correctly

    Disc or the CD/DVD Tray Does Not Feed Correctly Disc does not feed Remove the stack of discs and make sure of the following: ❏ The disc is not damaged. ❏ The disc is not too old. See the instructions that came with the disc for more information.

  • Page 79: Multiple Discs Feed

    Multiple discs feed ❏ Make sure the disc stack fits under the red line on the stacker. ❏ Make sure none of the discs are damaged. ❏ Remove the stack of discs and make sure that the discs are not too thin. &...

  • Page 80: Writing Problem

    If your discs jam frequently, make sure of the following: ❏ The discs are smooth, not damaged. ❏ You are using a high-quality discs. ❏ The printable side of the discs are face up in the stacker. ❏ The stack of discs was fanned before loading. ❏...

  • Page 81: Horizontal Banding

    Good sample Good sample “Horizontal banding” on page 81 “Vertical misalignment” on page “Horizontal banding” on page 81 “Vertical misalignment” on page “Incorrect or missing colors” on “Blurry or smeared printout” on page 82 page 83 Horizontal banding ❏ Make sure the printable side of the disc is face up in the Stacker. ❏...

  • Page 82: Vertical Misalignment

    ❏ Use genuine Epson ink cartridges. ❏ Check the H ink light. If the light is on, replace the appropriate ink cartridge. & See “Replacing an Ink Cartridge” on page 54. ❏ Make sure the label type selected in the printer driver is appropriate for the type of disc loaded in the product.

  • Page 83: Blurry Or Smeared Printout

    & See “Replacing an Ink Cartridge” on page 54. Blurry or smeared printout ❏ Use genuine Epson ink cartridges. ❏ Make sure the product is on a flat, stable surface that extends beyond the base in all directions. The product will not operate properly if it is tilted.

  • Page 84: Incorrect Margins

    Incorrect margins ❏ Check the Inner/Outer Diameter settings in your application. Make sure that the margins are within the printable area of the disc. & See “Printable area” on page 97. ❏ Make sure the printer driver settings are appropriate for the label size you are using. Check the Main window.

  • Page 85: Ink Adheres To The Recording Surface

    ❏ If you print continuously for an extended period, the disc may temporarily stop feeding or the printing may pause for a while. This is to slow down the printing speed and prevent the product mechanism from overheating and being damaged. If this happens, you can continue to print, but we recommend stopping and leaving the product for about thirty minutes with the power on.

  • Page 86: Only The Power Light Is On

    PC and the product. ❏ The output device may not be recognized in the environment with Windows Media Player 7 installed. In this case, uninstall the EPSON Total Disc Maker and restart the computer, then reinstall the EPSON Total Disc Maker.

  • Page 87: Ink Pad Nearly Full Message Is Displayed By The Software

    Ink Pad Nearly Full message is displayed by the software Ink pad is nearly full. Please have an authorized Epson service center replace the ink pad right away. The pad is nearly full, and the unit will stop functioning when the pad becomes full.

  • Page 88: Appendix A Where To Get Help

    New :For All products Before Contacting Epson If your Epson product is not operating properly and you cannot solve the problem using the troubleshooting information in your product documentation, contact customer support services for assistance. If customer support for your area is not listed below, contact the dealer where you purchased your product.

  • Page 89: Help For Users In The Europe (Emea)

    Contacts for information, support, and services are: Web site URL: http://www.discproducer.epson-europe.com If you need the latest drivers, FAQs, manuals, or other downloadable, access the site at: http://download.epson-discproducer.com Or contact your local distributor or Epson sales company. Where To Get Help...

  • Page 90: Appendix B Product Information

    Appendix B Product Information Product Parts and Control Panel Functions New :Depends on model Product Parts a. Ink cartridge cover: Secures the ink cartridges. Open only when installing or replacing ink cartridges. b. Control Panel: Use the button and monitor the lights to control your product. See the next section for details.
  • Page 91 e f g h e. AC inlet: Plug in the power cord. USB connector: Connects a USB cable from your computer to the product. g. Interface cable locking saddle: Use this for directing and gathering the cable. h. Air Vent: Leave at least 10 cm (3.94") between the back of the product and the wall for ventilation.

  • Page 92: Control Panel

    k. Arm: Transports discs. Stacker 1: Use Stacker 1 as a disc input stacker. Holds up to 50 discs. m. Stacker 2: Use Stacker 2 as a disc input or output stacker. Holds up to about 50 discs. n. Lock lever: Use this lever to lock or unlock Stacker 4. Lock the lever when you use Stacker 3 in Batch mode.

  • Page 93: Ink And Disc

    C13S020450 Yellow C13S020451 Black C13S020452 To purchase a PP-100 Series exclusive ink cartridge, check with the dealer where you purchased your PP-100 or access either of the following urls: http://www.discproducer.epson-europe.com (Europe) http://www.discproducer.epson.com (United States and Canada) Discs Epson offers the specified CD-R and DVD-R discs for all your printing needs.

  • Page 94: System Requirements

    System Requirements For using the product New :Depends on model (See Spec) Windows requirements To use this product, you must have any of the following Windows operating systems installed. Operating system Windows XP Service Pack 2 or higher Windows 2000 Service Pack 4 or higher Pentium 4 1.4 GHz or higher processor Memory 512 MB RAM or more...

  • Page 95: Technical Specifications

    ❏ Since the quality of any particular brand or type of disc may be changed by the manufacturer at any time, Epson cannot attest to the quality of any brand or type of disc. Always test samples of disc stock before purchasing large quantities or printing large jobs.
  • Page 96 ❏ Do not apply excess force, like pinching with a clip, or bend. ❏ Do not attach an adhesive sticker to the disc. This may result in the disc being unable to record or play. ❏ Do not use in a place where lots of dirt and dust are present. ❏...
  • Page 97 Printable area Printable area is the area for the label printing. The printable area can be set from Set Inner/Outer Diameter screen of the EPSON Total Disc Maker. In the Set Inner/Outer Diameter screen, you can select Standard, Wide, or set manually.

  • Page 98: Ink Cartridges

    Printing on sections outside the printable area may damage your CD/DVD drive. ❏ The EPSON Total Disc Maker can set between inner diameter of 18 mm to outer diameter of 119.4 mm (0.71 to 4.70"). However, printing outside printable area (45 to 116 mm) may result in sticking, staining of disc tray, peeling of print, and blurring of print.

  • Page 99: Job Processing

    ❏ Use the ink cartridge before the expiration date printed on its package. ❏ Do not refill the ink cartridge. Other products not manufactured by Epson may cause damage that is not covered by Epson's warranties, and under certain circumstances, may cause erratic behavior.

  • Page 100: Printing

    Printing Printing method On demand inkjet Head Number of nozzles 180 per color Resolution Speed: 1,440 x 720 dpi Quality: 1,440 x 1,440 dpi dpi: dots per inch Write speed CD-R 40x / 32x / 24x /16x / 10x / 4x DVD-R 12x / 8x / 6x / 4x / 2x / 1x DVD+R...

  • Page 101: Environmental

    EN55022 Class B EN61000-3-2 EN61000-3-3 EN55024 Interface New :Depends on model (See Spec) High-Speed USB Lifetime Epson estimates lifetime for components of this product to be as follows: Expected Lifetime: Ink pad life: About 10,000 to 40,000 discs printed Product Information...
  • Page 102 Burner life: About 8,000 to 30,000 discs burned The product's ink pad is expected to become saturated and need replacing after printing about 10,000 to 40,000 discs. The burner life estimate is the combined life for the two burners, with the low estimate based on burning DVDs only, and the high estimate based on burning CDs only.

  • Page 103: Index

    Nozzle check Driver Windows accessing for Windows uninstalling Paper printable area feeding problems printing jams printable area specifications EPSON Printer settings Total Disc Maker accessing for Windows EPSON Total Disc Maker Print head description aligning Error indicators checking cleaning Index...
  • Page 104 correcting Printing canceling connector Print quality, improving Print speed, increasing Problems Windows banding accessing printer settings blurry prints status monitor diagnosing incorrect characters incorrect colors margins paper feeding paper jams printer does not print print speed smeared prints Product buttons checking status cleaning transporting...

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