Dymo DiscPainter Caring for Your Printer, Handling Inkjet Cartridges, Using Printer Services

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Chapter 5

Caring for Your Printer

This chapter describes how to care for your DYMO DiscPainter printer and covers the following topics:

•Handling print cartridges

•Using printer services

•Replacing the inkjet cartridge

•Cleaning the printer

•Repacking the printer for travel

Handling Inkjet Cartridges

Below are some tips on working with inkjet cartridges.

•Keep new inkjet cartridges in their protective packaging until you are ready to use them.

•Avoid touching the flexible circuit (metallic, gold) portion of the cartridge or placing it other than inside the printer.

•Handle the inkjet cartridge with care: do not drop it or let it fall as this could make it unusable.

Using Printer Services

You can use Printer Services to:

•Display the ink level of the printer’s inkjet cartridge. See "Checking the Ink Level" on page 24 for more information.

•Clean the inkjet cartridge. See "Cleaning the Inkjet Cartridge" on page 25 for more information.

•Order printing supplies. See "Purchasing New Inkjet Cartridges" on page 25 for more information.

•Print a self-test pattern. See "Printing a Self-Test" on page 41 for more information.

The steps for accessing printer services vary somewhat on Mac OS and Windows systems. See the steps below that are appropriate for your operating system.

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Contents CD/DVD Printer User Guide Copyright Contents Page Mac OS System Requirements Printer Overview and FeaturesIntroduction System RequirementsYour Printer at a Glance About Discus for Dymo SoftwareImportant Notes Menu in the Discus for Dymo software For More InformationIntroduction About Printable CDs/DVDs Working with DiscsLoading Discs Caring for Discs Working with Discs Printing from Mac OS Controlling Printer FeaturesControlling Ink Density Controlling Print QualityControlling Disc Settings Customizing the Inner and Outer Diameter Using Sample Files Printing to the DiscPainter PrinterPrinting Multiple Copies General Printing Instructions About the DiscPainter Status Monitor Printing From WindowsControlling Print Options Controlling Print Quality/Speed To select the Disc Settings option Restoring Default Settings To print using the sample files General Printing Instructions Printing From Windows Using Printer Services Caring for Your PrinterHandling Inkjet Cartridges Checking the Ink Level Cleaning the Inkjet Cartridge Replacing the Inkjet CartridgePurchasing New Inkjet Cartridges To replace the inkjet cartridge Repacking the Printer for Travel Cleaning the PrinterTo repack the printer Repacking the Printer for Travel Caring for Your Printer Printing Over a Network Printing to a Shared Printer from Mac OSSharing a Printer on a Network Adding a Shared Printer Click Start and select Printers and Faxes Printing to a Shared Printer from WindowsSelect Share this printer Installing a Network PrinterFrequently Asked Questions Frequently Asked Questions How do I pack the printer for travel? Frequently Asked Questions Mac OS Installation Problems TroubleshootingInstallation Problems Windows Installation ProblemsError Messages Printing ProblemsSmudges Appear Outside of Design Printer Status LightsInk Level Appears Empty Printing is Too Light or DarkClick Continue Opening the Front CoverTo open the disc lid when it is locked Troubleshooting Disc Service, Duty Cycle, and Warranty Specifications Printer SpecificationsPhysical Specifications Power SpecificationsLimited Warranty Declaration of ConformityWaste from Electric & Electronic Equipment Weee Page Printer Specifications Index