MediaFORM AP 1301 Manuale
AP-1301 Operator’s Guide
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Copyright Notice
Copyright ©2002 by MediaFORM, Inc. USA. All rights reserved.
This manual and the accompanying illustrations may not be copied, reproduced,
electronically transmitted, or translated into another language, in whole, or in part,
without the written consent of MediaFORM, Inc. USA
MediaFORM, Inc. USA, CD2CD, CD2CD PRO, CD-5400L, CD-5908, CD-5916,
CD-3702, CD-3703, CD-3704, CD-3706P, cdDIRECTOR, AP-1001, AP-1301,
Easi-DAT and Easi-AUDIO are trademarks of MediaFORM, Inc. USA
Other trademarks referred to are the property of their respective trademark or
registered trademark holders.
Warranty
MediaFORM, Inc. USA warrants to the original purchaser that the equipment that you have purchased is free
from defects in materials and workmanship, for a period of time as follows:
Autoloader Electronics & Mechanical Parts 1 year
Thermal Transfer CD Printer 6 months limited warranty
This warranty is applicable when the warranty registration has been completed and returned to MediaFORM,
Inc. USA within a reasonable period of time following the purchase and the warranty is NOT transferable. This
warranty does not apply to malfunctions caused by misuse, negligence, accident, or alteration, nor is
MediaFORM, Inc. USA responsible for consequential damages related to the use of this equipment.
This warranty is made in lieu of any other warranty expressed or implied.
Printer Warranty Policy
Individual printer manufacturers are responsible for the products they provide. As a convenience, MediaFORM,
Inc. USA will honor any service issue related to a defective printer while under its respective manufacturer’s
warranty providing that the printer has been purchased from MediaFORM, Inc. USA either directly or
indirectly. MediaFORM, Inc. USA assumes no responsibility for printers NOT purchased through
MediaFORM, Inc. USA
Piracy
The copying of audio, video, or software without the permission of the copyright holder is illegal. MediaFORM,
Inc. USA accepts no responsibility for the copyright use or misuse of this equipment. It is the sole responsibility
of the user to ensure that the legal rights of copyright in duplicating and printing are respected.
MediaFORM, Inc. USA
122 Oscar Way
Chester Springs, PA 19425
Tel.: (610) 458-9200
Fax.: (610) 458-9554
Email: documentation@mediaform.com
www: http://www.mediaform.com
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Table of Contents
COPYRIGHT NOTICE............................................................................................................................................. 1
ABOUT MEDIAFORM DUPLICATION SYSTEMS.............................................................................................4
WHAT TO EXPECT FROM YOUR MEDIAFORM PRINTING SYSTEM.............................................................................. 4
ABOUT THIS MANUAL........................................................................................................................................... 4
A WORD ABOUT WINDOWS NT 4.0............................................................................................................................ 4
GETTING STARTED................................................................................................................................................ 5
WHAT’S IN THE BOX................................................................................................................................................. 5
Options:................................................................................................................................................................ 5
PACKING MATERIALS ................................................................................................................................................ 5
SETUP ........................................................................................................................................................................ 6
What you will need................................................................................................................................................ 6
Attaching a Monitor.............................................................................................................................................. 7
Attaching the Mouse.............................................................................................................................................. 7
Attaching the Keyboard ........................................................................................................................................ 8
Attaching the Network Cable................................................................................................................................ 8
Attaching the Printer Cable.................................................................................................................................. 9
THE BEST PLACE TO PUT YOUR SYSTEM................................................................................................................. 10
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS............................................................................................................................................. 10
ORIENTATION TO THE DIFFERENT PARTS - AP-1301I.............................................................................................. 11
Front View .......................................................................................................................................................... 11
Rear View............................................................................................................................................................ 11
ORIENTATION TO THE DIFFERENT PARTS – AP-1301T............................................................................................. 12
Front View .......................................................................................................................................................... 12
Rear View............................................................................................................................................................ 12
REMOVING PACKING RESTRAINTS........................................................................................................................... 13
INPUT AND OUTPUT SPINDLES ................................................................................................................................. 13
Assembling The Spindles................................................................................................................................13
Installing The Spindles .................................................................................................................................... 13
Spindle Designations....................................................................................................................................... 14
SYSTEM STARTUP ................................................................................................................................................ 15
ALIGNING THE PRINTER........................................................................................................................................... 16
STARTUP THE AP-1301 SOFTWARE ......................................................................................................................... 19
OPERATION ............................................................................................................................................................ 20
THE LABEL DESIGNER TAB............................................................................................................................... 21
THE LABEL DESIGNER MENU BAR .......................................................................................................................... 22
THE TOOL BAR ........................................................................................................................................................ 22
THE JOB TAB.......................................................................................................................................................... 25
THE JOB MENU BAR ................................................................................................................................................ 25
CREATING A PRINT JOB............................................................................................................................................ 26
JOB ID................................................................................................................................................................ 26
GENERAL OPTIONS.......................................................................................................................................... 26
LABEL FILE ....................................................................................................................................................... 27
QUANTITY.......................................................................................................................................................... 28
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COMMENTS....................................................................................................................................................... 28
OPEN, SAVE AND SUBMIT JOB .................................................................................................................................. 28
STATUS SCREEN.................................................................................................................................................... 30
JOB QUEUE .............................................................................................................................................................. 30
JOB QUEUE SCREEN................................................................................................................................................. 31
RUNNING JOBS......................................................................................................................................................... 32
COMPLETED JOBS .................................................................................................................................................... 32
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About MediaFORM Duplication Systems
Thank you for purchasing MediaFORM’s AP-1301 i/t automated CD
Printing system. MediaFORM manufactures a wide variety of CD
duplication equipment, including a variety of manual and fully automatic
CD duplicators and printers. We hope you will consider us for all of your
duplication needs.
What to expect from your MediaFORM printing System
This printing system was professionally designed and manufactured to give
you years of trouble free operation. To avoid accidental damage, please be
sure to read this manual thoroughly before operating your unit.
Note: It is also important to note that this unit, while it is essentially
a PC equipped with Windows NT 4.0 Workstation, is a
dedicated duplication appliance. The removal or addition of
any software components may compromise this unit’s
operation. Please make every attempt to leave this unit “as is”
and dedicated to the task of printing CDs.
About This Manual
Please read through this manual thoroughly before starting the unit. Once
you have finished reading, follow along chapter by chapter with the unit in
front of you. This will give you the firmest understanding of how to operate
this system
A word about Windows NT 4.0
It is this manual’s focus to cover the application software at the heart of the
AP-1301. This system is built on Microsoft’s Windows NT 4.0 Workstation
Operating System. Windows NT is a very complex and powerful operating
system, which for our purposes, is touched only briefly. For the fullest
understanding, consider purchasing a Windows NT 4.0 Workstation guide.
There have been many such books published on this topic, and you will
find them readily available at a local bookstore.
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Getting Started
Carefully remove your new CD printing system from the shipping
container. Please inspect the contents and verify it against your packing
slip. Be sure to report any errors in shipping as soon as possible.
What’s In The Box
Your new AP-1301i or t includes the following:
•AP-1301 base unit
•Power cord
•Three spindles. These serve as the containers to hold both printed and
unprinted CD-Rs
•This manual
•Printer: The AP-1301t includes the MediaFORM Spectrum2 CD Printer
(Thermal Printing), while the AP-1301i includes the Primera Signature
III and IV CD-R Printer (Ink jet)
•AP-1301t PDS Printer docking station (AP-1301t Only).
Options:
•If the AP-1301i is purchased, the AP-1301t PDS docking station may be
purchased as an option so that the unit can be used with both ink jet and
thermal printing solutions.
•Signature III or IV CD-R Printer
•MediaFORM Spectrum CD printer (Thermal transfer based technology
requires AP-1301t PDS docking station)
•Additional ink (AP-1301i) or printer ribbons (AP-1301t)
•SVGA Monitor
•Keyboard and mouse
Packing Materials
It is always a good idea to save the original packaging in case the unit
requires service in the future. This will prevent further damage from
occurring in transit, as the result of a poorly packed system.
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Setup
Before the unit can be operated, you will need to setup the different
components.
What you will need
You will need the following
•MediaFORM AP-1301 base unit
•MediaFORM Spectrum2 CD Printer (Requires the MediaFORM AP-
1301t PDS docking station) or Primera Signature III or IV printer (AP-
1301i).
•Parallel printer cable (included with printer)
•Various included cables
•Quality blank CD-R’s. Thermal white printable is recommended for the
AP-1301t and Ink Jet White Printable for the Ap-1301i. While the use
of media with adhesive labels may work, it is not recommended nor
supported.
•SVGA monitor (Sold Separately) capable of a minimum 800 x 600
resolution at 75Hz.
•Keyboard with DIN style connector (Sold Separately)
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Attaching a Monitor
Place the monitor on either side of the AP-1301. Connect the male DB-15
(15-pin) connector of the monitor cable to the female DB15 connector on
the AP-1301 base unit. Connect the monitor’s power cable to the AC wall
jack. Reference the documentation that accompanied the monitor if you
need help
Attaching the Mouse
Either a Microsoft compatible serial or P/S2 mouse may be used. For a
serial mouse, use the DB-9 male connector located on the back of the AP-
1301 base unit. For a P/S2 mouse, use the mini DIN connector located on
the back of the AP-1301 base unit.
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Attaching the Keyboard
Connect the keyboard to the large DIN located on the back of the AP-1301
base unit.
Attaching the Network Cable
If you wish to connect the AP-1301 to your network, connect a suitable
patch cord to the RJ-45 network port on the back of the AP-1301 base unit.
Use a category 3 or better patch cable for 10Base-T and category 5 for
100Base-TX.
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Attaching the Printer Cable
Connect the printer cable included with your printer to the female DB-25
connector on the back of the AP-1301 base unit. Connect the other end to
the port on the back of the printer. Use only IEEE-1284 compatible printer
cables.
With you printer placed on the deck of the Ap-1301, attach the printer and
power cables.
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