Aleratec RoboJet Disc Autoloader User Guide

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4.    Move Printer Mode Switch to the disc position.
 
 
 
 
 
 
5.    Load blank discs. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Note: The RoboJet Disc Autoloader can process up to 100 standard discs.  However, Aleratec HydroGuard inkjet printable discs have a special printable surface that resists moisture, smears and smudges, and is slightly thicker than standard discs.  As a result, the unit can only process up to 85 HydroGuard discs before completed discs in the output bin must be removed. Some types of discs are also “stickier” than others, especially when taken from a brand new spindle.  It often helps to “fan” these discs prior to loading them into the Autoloader (briefly separate 
each individual disc from the one above and below it on the spindle).
 
6.    Now you are ready to print discs! 
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A. Printer	Status	Panel – Shows the status of your RoboJet Disc 
Autoloader equipped printer, if one is detected.
B. Dry	Disc	 Timeout – Sets a delay before dropping a completed disc into 
the bin for discs that need a little more time to dry.
C. Refresh	Devices	button – Rescans your hardware to identify your 
RoboJet Disc Autoloader equipped printer.
D. Flip	Down	button – Sends a command to the autoloader to release a 
disc that is in the disc tray to the disc bin.
E. Tray	In	button – Sends a command to the autoloader to load the disc 
tray into the printer.
F. Device	Status – Shows the status of RoboJet Disc Autoloader.
G. Load	Disc	button – Sends a command to the autoloader to load a disc 
into the disc tray.
H. Flip	Up	button – Sends a command to the autoloader to reset the disc 
release hinge on the disc tray to its normal position.
I. Tray	Out	button – Sends a command to the autoloader to unload the 
disc tray from the printer.
J. Start	Autoloader 	button – Prepares the autoloader for printing discs.  
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1. Once you’ve run the Aleratec RoboJet Disc Autoloader Application, the 
program will automatically scan for an autoloader equipped printer.  If 
the correct components are not found, the Device Status will display 
“Device Not Ready” and no printer will show up in the Printer Status 
Panel. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
If this happens, please check that your printer and autoloader are installed 
correctly and being recognized properly by your computer.  Once all the 
components are installed properly, click the “Refresh Devices” button to 
re-scan your computer’s hardware. 
 
Successful detection will show a “Device Ready” status. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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1. To begin printing, just click on the “Start Autoloader” button.  The 
Device Status will show “Autoloader Started”. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
	
	  
						

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2. You may now use Epson Print CD or any other optical disc printing 
application to print your discs.  When configuring the print settings, 
make sure to choose the appropriate media type for the printer.  
                         
                       
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
3. When your discs are printing, an Epson “CD/DVD tray not set 
correctly” warning message will appear.  Please ignore this warning. 
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Trouble\fhooting
1.	Autoloader	not	being	detected.
 ▪Make sure that both the printer and Autoloader are connected to  
the computer using the included USB2.0  
hub and that they are connected to  
the correct hub ports. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
2.	Disc	is	loading,	but	nothing	is	getting	printed.
 ▪There is a problem with your printer installation.  Check to make 
sure that your printer is being detected properly and that you can 
print from it. Make sure the Autoloader unit is positioned correctly 
(see page 3).
3.	Epson	“CD/DVD	tray	not	set	correctly”	warning	message	appears	
when	printing.
 ▪This is normal.   
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4.	 “Source	Selected..”	Error
 ▪The printer is still in “paper” printing mode instead of “disc” 
printing mode.  Push the Printer Mode Switch on the Autoloader to 
the “disc” position. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
5.	 “Unload	Disc	Error”
 ▪A completed disc has not been dispensed properly into the disc 
collection bin.  Clear the disc and click the “Continue” button.
6.	 “No	Disc	Loaded..”	Error	
 ▪There are not enough blank discs in the Autoloader to complete 
the job.  Load blank discs and click the “Continue” button.
This error can also happen when a completed disc has not been 
dispensed properly.  If this is the case, clear the disc(s) and click the 
“Continue” button.
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7.	 Disc	tray	hinge	gets	stuck	in	the	“open”	position.
1.   Abort any ongoing processes.
2.   Stop the RoboJet Disc Autoloader application by clicking the  
 “Stop Autoloader” button
3.    Click the “Tray Up” button on the RoboJet Disc Autoloader screen
8.	 Disc	tray	gets	misaligned	(not	being	pulled	into	the	 Autoloader	
correctly).
1.   Abort any ongoing processes
2.   Stop the RoboJet Disc Autoloader application by clicking the  
  “Stop Autoloader” button
3.   Slide the Printer Mode Switch to the “paper” position
4.   Remove the RoboJet Disc Autoloader from the printer
5.   Click the “Tray In” button on the RoboJet Disc Autoloader screen
6.   Push the disc tray back into the unit and make sure the “B”  
  and “C” arrows are aligned
7.   Make sure the Autoloader is positioned correctly (see page 3).
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7.   Click the “Tray Out” button so that the tray is pulled into the    
 Autoloader
8.    Reattach the Autoloader to the printer and slide the Printer Mode  
 Switch back to the “disc” position
9.	 The	disc	bin	is	getting	too	full	for 	operation	prior	to	100	discs.	
 ▪Optical discs vary in thickness depending on the type, 
manufacturing and coatings.  Thicker discs will take up more space 
in the disc bin and reduce the total capacity of the Autoloader.  The 
unit has been designed so that you can remove completed discs 
while a job is in progress, allowing you to increase a job’s capacity. 
10.	 Discs	are	frequently	getting	stuck	when	being	loaded	from	the	
dispenser	or	dropping	into	the	disc	bin.	
 ▪Some types of discs are also “stickier” than others, especially when 
taken from a brand new spindle.  It often helps to “fan” these discs 
prior to loading them into the Autoloader (briefly separate each 
individual disc from the one above and below it on the spindle).
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Specification\f
Compatible Printers• Epson Artisan 50 or equivalent
Disc Capacity• 100
System Requirements• Pentium III 1GHz, 1GB DRAM (2GB DRAM 
recommended) Windows 7, XP, Vista, 2000 SP4
• 2 Available USB2.0 ports
Operation Environment• Operating Temperature: 50º F to 90º F (10º C to 32º C)
• Humidity: 15% to 80%
Dimensions (without disc bin or guide rods)• Width  12.75 inches (324mm)
• Height 7.75 inches (197mm)
• Length 11 inches (280mm)
Weight• 1.2kg / 2.6lb
Electrical Specifications• Input Voltage 100-240V AC
• Input Frequency 50/60 Hz