Dell CDPR3 manual User Operations, Loading Discs, Handling CDs, Bin Configuration

User Operations

The user of the Desktop 4500 fills the carousel with blank discs, removes the completed discs, and changes ink cartridges. Other user operations are performed in the software. Refer to the Software Suite 6 Getting Started Guide and Online Helps.

Loading Discs

Discs may be loaded with the carousel installed or removed from the Desktop 4500. When loading discs, make sure the recording side is facing down. The carousel bins may be configured in the Production Server as input bins or output bins. To add more discs or remove completed discs when an order is in process, refer to the “Reloading Discs” section on the next page.

Handling CDs

Hold the discs by the outer edge so you do not put fingerprints on either the top or bottom surfaces. Fingerprints on the top can affect printing. It is recommended to wear lint-free gloves. Place discs in the supply bin with the print side facing up. Most discs have an extruded stacking ring (see next figure) that identifies the bottom of the disc. Some DVD-R discs may have a stacking ring on both sides. The recording side has a shiny surface and the print side has a matte surface.

Bin Configuration

Bins 1 and 2 are configured as the default supply and output bins. The Desktop 4500 starts picking unrecorded discs from bin 2 and places the completed and failed discs into bin 3. When Bin 2 is empty, it picks discs from bin 1 and places them into bin 2. When removing the completed discs, the reject discs should be removed from the completed discs. The rejects should have a reject label printed on the disc unless that function was disabled in the Production Server options. Refer to the Reject Pattern Printing options located in the Printing Parameters of the Production Server.

Another option is to configure the bins so there is one input bin, one output bin and one reject bin. Refer to the Production Server online help file for directions.

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