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Copyright © 2002-2003 Alea Systems, Inc. Pingo-Photo Rep Pingo-Photo Rep High Performance, Photo-Quality autoloading CD Printer.
Alea Systems, Inc. Rev.1.13 Pingo-Photo Rep User manual 2 All Rights Reserved. No part of this document may be copied or reproduced in any form or by any means without the prior written consent of Alea Systems, Inc. Alea has made every effort to ensure the accuracy of this manual.
Alea Systems, Inc. Rev.1.13 Pingo-Photo Rep User manual 3 1. Introduction to the Pingo-Photo Rep system ................................................................................................ 6 1.1 Software revisions .........................
Alea Systems, Inc. Rev.1.13 Pingo-Photo Rep User manual 4 Alea Systems Limited Warranty Alea Systems warrants to the original purchaser that Alea Systems's unmodified products, other than softwar.
Alea Systems, Inc. Rev.1.13 Pingo-Photo Rep User manual 5 EXPRESSLY SET FORTH HEREIN. NO ALEA SYSTEMS DISTRIBUTOR, AGENT, OR EMPLOYEE IS AUTHORIZED TO MAKE ANY MODIFICATION, EXTENSION, OR ADDITION TO THIS WARRANTY.
Alea Systems, Inc. Rev.1.13 Pingo-Photo Rep User manual 6 1. Introduction to the Pingo-Photo Rep system The Pingo Photo system is comprised of three subsystems: • The CD Printer module • The Pingo Rep autoloader • The Pingo Rep control software for Windows 1.
Alea Systems, Inc. Rev.1.13 Pingo-Photo Rep User manual 7 2.1 Specifications Black print resolution: up to 600 DPI with black pigmented ink Color print resolution: up to 2400X1200 using premium photo .
Alea Systems, Inc. Rev.1.13 Pingo-Photo Rep User manual 8 3. Unpacking the CD Printer and Setting Up Included with the Pingo Photo color CD Printer should be the following items: * Alea CD that includ.
Alea Systems, Inc. Rev.1.13 Pingo-Photo Rep User manual 9 cleaned (simply wipe the ink off with a moist towel) before the CD is re-introduced into the printer. Failure to follow this procedure may result in damage to the CD- Rs. The dimensions of the printable area on different media varies significantly from brand to brand.
Alea Systems, Inc. Rev.1.13 Pingo-Photo Rep User manual 10 Automatic installation : In the Drivers/PC driver directory of the distribution CD, double click on "install_cda_lpt1.bat". This will install the CD Printer to the LPT1 parallel port.
Alea Systems, Inc. Rev.1.13 Pingo-Photo Rep User manual 11 5.6 Recommended Print Settings The Pingo Photo printer has a wide variety of settings that can enhance images, colors, and text. As a minimum quality setting, it is recommended to use any Photo Coat setting as the media type and "Normal" or "Best" for print quality.
Alea Systems, Inc. Rev.1.13 Pingo-Photo Rep User manual 12 5.8 Operation of the Pingo Photo printer When the print image and page setup preparations are complete, load a printable CD-R (the CDs must b.
Alea Systems, Inc. Rev.1.13 Pingo-Photo Rep User manual 13 6. CD Template layout Fig. 4-1 CD print placement referenced to 8.5 X 11 inch letter page. The printable area size shown is maximum possible. Actual print area will vary with media type. Page placement dimensions vary between applications.
Alea Systems, Inc. Rev.1.13 Pingo-Photo Rep User manual 14 7. Printing with Diskus™ or Surething™ label software Please refer to the documentation suplied with the lagel design software The Diskus.
Alea Systems, Inc. Rev.1.13 Pingo-Photo Rep User manual 15 8. Creating Templates and a Print Mask The Pingo Photo is supplied with print mask files for some of the more popular graphics applications. If you are not able to use a supplied mask or need to modify a mask for a different media size, the following procedure can be used as a guide.
Alea Systems, Inc. Rev.1.13 Pingo-Photo Rep User manual 16 Fig. 5-2 Properly placed concentric circles with rectangle mask 7) Create a square larger than the diameter of the larger circle and place it so that there is about a half inch of space on all sides between the circle and square (Fig.
Alea Systems, Inc. Rev.1.13 Pingo-Photo Rep User manual 17 Fig. 5-4 White printing mask layer aligned with non-printing layer 15) Create a new layer and place it below the Printing Mask layer; name this layer CD Content, set it to be visible and to print.
Alea Systems, Inc. Rev.1.13 Pingo-Photo Rep User manual 18 9. Troubleshooting the Pingo Photo If an error condition occurs, the correct approach to resolve the problem will minimize the time lost and the unlikely occurrence of damage to the Pingo Photo.
Alea Systems, Inc. Rev.1.13 Pingo-Photo Rep User manual 19 10.1 Using and Caring for your print cartridges The print cartridge status light flashes when one or both of your print cartridges are low on ink, improperly installed, or malfunctioning. It will also flash if you are trying to use the wrong print cartridge type.
Alea Systems, Inc. Rev.1.13 Pingo-Photo Rep User manual 20 · Once installed, leave the print cartridges in their cradle at all times to keep them from drying out or becoming clogged. · If you store an unsealed print cartridge, do so in an airtight plastic container.
Alea Systems, Inc. Rev.1.13 Pingo-Photo Rep User manual 21 1. In Windows 98, click Start ®Settings®Control Panel. 2. Double click the System icon. 3. Click the Device Manager tab. 4. Click the plus (+) icon next to the Universal Serial Bus Controller option.
Alea Systems, Inc. Rev.1.13 Pingo-Photo Rep User manual 22 required, but will only apply with prior notification to the customer. Call or email for current bench fees and labor rates. 13. Introduction to Pingo-Photo Rep The Pingo Photo by Alea Systems, inc.
Alea Systems, Inc. Rev.1.13 Pingo-Photo Rep User manual 23 14.1 System requirements Any computer with a parallel port or USB port can be used to control the Trace Affex CD-Artist. Depending on the user's requirements, application programs used with the printer may vary from high end graphics to simple page layout and word processing programs.
Alea Systems, Inc. Rev.1.13 Pingo-Photo Rep User manual 24 Take the top foam out and free the main unit. If you want to keep the wooden box unfolded, take the main unit out of it. If you want to keep the wooden box folded (to save space), take the bottom 6 screws out, lift the wooden frame and fold it.
Alea Systems, Inc. Rev.1.13 Pingo-Photo Rep User manual 25 Inspect the head to find any damage that may have been caused by transportation. The proper shape of the head is shown above.
Alea Systems, Inc. Rev.1.13 Pingo-Photo Rep User manual 26 • Gently try to move the CD Printer to verify that its sits firmly on its base. • Take the Pingo Rep top cover and put it back on its base.
Alea Systems, Inc. Rev.1.13 Pingo-Photo Rep User manual 27 15.1 Connecting Pingo-Photo Rep to a PC Printer connector (Parallel and USB) Printer status connector (DB9) Power connector.
Alea Systems, Inc. Rev.1.13 Pingo-Photo Rep User manual 28 1. Connect the serial cable between the PC COM1 and the Pingo Rep Head control connector. 2. Connect the serial cable between the PC COM2 and the CD Printer DB9 connector. 3. Connect the printer Cable.
Alea Systems, Inc. Rev.1.13 Pingo-Photo Rep User manual 29 15.2 Align the CD Printer and run system diagnostics Before the Pingo Photo Rep can be successfully operated you have to verify that: • Power cord is inserted in its receptacle • CD Printer, COM1 and COM2 cables are properly connected to the PC and to the Pingo Rep.
Alea Systems, Inc. Rev.1.13 Pingo-Photo Rep User manual 30 1 1 5 5 . . 2 2 . . 1 1 H H o o w w t t h h e e C C D D R R c c a a r r r r i i e e r r w w o o r r k k s s The Pingo Rep carrier sub system (the beak) is responsible for moving the CDR from any element to any other element of the system.
Alea Systems, Inc. Rev.1.13 Pingo-Photo Rep User manual 31 To test the switches, please follow the instructions below: Test the CD GRABBER SWITCH Click on the Down arrow button to move the head down. While the beak is traveling down, push the little plastic pin up as shown below.
Alea Systems, Inc. Rev.1.13 Pingo-Photo Rep User manual 32 Test the LOST CD SWITCH While the Pingo Rep is in running the SELF TEST cycle, hold the CD down with two fingers while the CD picker attempts to grab it. The CD Picker will attempt to grab the CD twice.
Alea Systems, Inc. Rev.1.13 Pingo-Photo Rep User manual 33 • Close the tray. • Open the tray. • Move the CD picker tip back into the CD hub. Close the CD Picker and move the CD back into the input CD Magazine. 16. Replacing ink cartridges • Remove the four hand screws and gently pull the top cover toward you till it stops.
Alea Systems, Inc. Rev.1.13 Pingo-Photo Rep User manual 34 • While the power is on, lift the CD Printer cover as shown below • The Ink Cartridges will move immediately toward the center of the CD Printer. • Insert the ink cartridges. • Close the CD Printer Tray • Gently push the top cover back.
Alea Systems, Inc. Rev.1.13 Pingo-Photo Rep User manual 35 17. Starting the Pingo Rep Application 17.1 Set up the Pingo Rep options: • From the desktop of the computer, click on the Pingo Rep icon .
Alea Systems, Inc. Rev.1.13 Pingo-Photo Rep User manual 36 The SET UP option is organized by three tabs (General, Ports, and Robotics). The "GENERAL" section is divided in three areas: The LOADING MODE deals with the sequencing of the CD Magazines.
Alea Systems, Inc. Rev.1.13 Pingo-Photo Rep User manual 37 The "PORT " section is divided in two areas: The SERIAL PORT section deals with the detection of the serial ports used to control the Pingo Rep Head and the CD Printer tray. The selection can be done automatically or you can select which port drives the Head or the tray.
Alea Systems, Inc. Rev.1.13 Pingo-Photo Rep User manual 38 17.2 Start the autoloader When the print image and page setup preparations are complete, load the printable CD- Rs (the CDs must be coated wi.
Alea Systems, Inc. Rev.1.13 Pingo-Photo Rep User manual 39 • To start loading the CD on the CD Printer tray, click on the Start button. • If you have chosen to print from a .PRN file, the display show the following window: • To continue, browse to insert the file name and the number of copies.
Alea Systems, Inc. Rev.1.13 Pingo-Photo Rep User manual 40 To continue the job, reload the empty CD Magazine and click on "Retry". To start a fresh load of 300 CD, load all magazines and reset the input. If you decide to quit the CD Printing, click on the STOP button.
Alea Systems, Inc. Rev.1.13 Pingo-Photo Rep User manual 41 18.2 Pingo Photo Error list “11”: Tray jammed on initialization. “12”: Tray not at home when “R” command issued. “13”: Tray did not reach TOF or retracted position. “14”: Tray did not reverse after reaching TOF.
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