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Technical Specifications Disc New :Depends on model (See Spec) Note: ❏ Since the quality of any particular brand or type of disc may be changed by the manufacturer at any time, Epson cannot attest to the quality of any brand or type of disc. Always test samples of disc stock before purchasing large quantities or printing large jobs. ❏ Poor quality disc may reduce print quality and cause disc jams or other problems. If you encounter problems, switch to a higher grade of disc. ❏ The specified disc is for ink jet printers. Thermal transfer discs are not supported. ❏ The specified disc has a moisture adhesive ink receptor layer on the label surface. If stored stacked, especially under high humidity and high temperature conditions, discs may adhere to each other. If an automatic duplication machine is used, please check the disc before using. ❏ Please treat the recording surface (blue green colored side) and printing surface carefully so they do not have fingerprints, dirt, dust, water, or scratches. Dust and dirt on the recording surface should be wiped gently with soft dry cloth, commercially available CD cleaner, or ethyl alcohol. Do not use benzine, thinner, or antistatic material. CD/DVD: Type Outer diameter Inner diameter Thickness Label side Specified disc CD-R, DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-R DL, DVD+R DL 120 mm ± 0.3 mm (4.724 ± 0.012") 15 mm + 0.1/- 0 mm (0.591 +0.004"/-0") 1.2 mm + 0.3/- 0.1 mm (0.047 +0.012"/-0.004") Printable *Glossy labels other than the specified disc are not supported. CD-R, DVD-R Notes for handling the disc ❏ The specified discs hava a moisture-adhesive ink receptor layer on the label surface. If stored stacked, especially under high humidity and high temperature conditions, disc may adhere to each other. If an automatic duplication machine is used, please check the disc before using. ❏ Let the discs dry naturally after printing. Touching the surface with your hand or splashing the surface with water right after printing may result in blurriness and stickiness. Product Information 91

Section	Page
Copyright and Trademarks	2
Contents	3
Important Notice and Safety Instructions	7
Important Note	7
Important Safety Instructions	7
Setting up the product	7
Choosing a place for the product	8
Using the product	9
Handling ink cartridges	9
Notice for CD/DVD discs	10
Concerning incidental loss arising out of this product	11
About usage limitation	11
Warnings, Cautions, and Notes	11
Using Your Software	13
Adding the product	13
Overview of EPSON Total Disc Maker	13
EPSON Total Disc Maker	13
EPSON Total Disc Monitor	13
EPSON Total Disc Setup	14
Using EPSON Total Disc Maker	14
Starting EPSON Total Disc Maker	14
Overview of Printer Driver	14
Accessing the printer driver	14
Uninstalling EPSON Total Disc Maker	15
Publishing Discs	17
Introduction	17
Turning power on/off	17
Overview of publishing mode	18
Drive settings	19
Printer settings	19
Notice for CD/DVD writing and printing	20
Printing on CDs/DVDs with a commercially available software package	22
Standard Mode	22
Loading CDs/DVDs	22
Making disc settings and creating labels	25
Publishing discs	26
External Output Mode	30
Loading CDs/DVDs	30
Making disc settings and creating labels	37
Publishing discs	38
Batch Mode	40
Loading CDs/DVDs	40
Making disc settings and creating labels	44
Publishing discs	44
Taking Out Discs	49
Canceling Publishing	50
Replacing Ink Cartridges	51
Checking the Ink Cartridge Status	51
Precautions on Ink Cartridge Replacement	52
Replacing an Ink Cartridge	53
Maintaining Your Product	57
Checking the Print Head Nozzles	57
Using the Nozzle Check utility	57
Cleaning the Print Head	58
Using the Head Cleaning utility	59
Using the product buttons	60
Aligning the Print Head	60
Using the Print Head Alignment utility	60
Correcting the Printing Position	61
Using the Correcting the Printing Position utility	61
Cleaning Your Product	61
Cleaning the exterior of the product	61
Cleaning the interior of the product	62
Cleaning the filter	63
Transporting Your Product	64
Troubleshooting	66
Diagnosing the Problem	66
Error indicators	66
EPSON Total Disc Monitor	73
Checking Product Status	73
Using EPSON Total Disc Monitor	73
Print Quality Problems	74
Horizontal banding	75
Vertical misalignment	76
Banding	76
Incorrect or missing colors	76
Blurry or smeared printout	77
Miscellaneous Printout Problems	77
Incorrect or garbled characters	77
Incorrect margins	78
Printout has a slight slant	78
Printed side is smeared or scuffed	78
Printing is too slow	78
Ink adheres to the recording surface	79
Disc or the CD/DVD Tray Does Not Feed Correctly	79
Disc does not feed	79
Multiple discs feed	80
Disc jams	80
Writing Problem	81
Cannot write to the disc	81
The Product Does Not Functiont	81
All lights are off	81
Lights came on and then went out	82
Only the power light is on	82
The ink light is flashing or is on after you replace the cartridge	82
Software cannot be installed	82
Ink Pad Nearly Full message is displayed by the software	83
Where To Get Help	84
Contacting Customer Support	84
Before Contacting Epson	84
Help for Users in the United States and Canada	84
Help for Users in the Europe (EMEA)	85
Product Information	86
Product Parts and Control Panel Functions	86
Product Parts	86
Control Panel	88
Ink and Disc	89
Ink cartridges	89
Discs	90
System Requirements	90
For using the product	90
Technical Specifications	91
Disc	91
Ink cartridges	93
Mechanical	94
Electrical	94
Environmental	95
Standards and approvals	95
Interface	95
Lifetime	96

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Product Information

Technical Specifications

Disc

New :Depends on model (See Spec)

Note:

❏

Since the quality of any particular brand or type of disc may be changed by the manufacturer at

any time, Epson cannot attest to the quality of any brand or type of disc. Always test samples

of disc stock before purchasing large quantities or printing large jobs.

❏

Poor quality disc may reduce print quality and cause disc jams or other problems. If you

encounter problems, switch to a higher grade of disc.

❏

The specified disc is for ink jet printers. Thermal transfer discs are not supported.

❏

The specified disc has a moisture adhesive ink receptor layer on the label surface. If stored

stacked, especially under high humidity and high temperature conditions, discs may adhere to

each other. If an automatic duplication machine is used, please check the disc before using.

❏

Please treat the recording surface (blue green colored side) and printing surface carefully so

they do not have fingerprints, dirt, dust, water, or scratches. Dust and dirt on the recording

surface should be wiped gently with soft dry cloth, commercially available CD cleaner, or ethyl

alcohol. Do not use benzine, thinner, or antistatic material.

CD/DVD:

Notes for handling the disc

❏

The specified discs hava a moisture-adhesive ink receptor layer on the label surface. If

stored stacked, especially under high humidity and high temperature conditions, disc

may adhere to each other. If an automatic duplication machine is used, please check

the disc before using.

❏

Let the discs dry naturally after printing. Touching the surface with your hand or

splashing the surface with water right after printing may result in blurriness and

stickiness.

Type

CD-R, DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-R DL, DVD+R DL

Outer diameter

120 mm ± 0.3 mm (4.724 ± 0.012")

Inner diameter

15 mm + 0.1/- 0 mm (0.591 +0.004"/-0")

Thickness

1.2 mm + 0.3/- 0.1 mm (0.047 +0.012"/-0.004")

Label side

Printable

*Glossy labels other than the specified disc are not

supported.

Specified disc

CD-R, DVD-R