Rimage PrismPlus! User's Guide download pdf (Page 8)

Ribbon Types and Consumption

A single color ribbon, such as a black ribbon, consumes only the total linear amount of

text or graphics that is printed. If only one line of text is printed on the whole disc,

only that amount of ribbon is used. One roll of a black or monocolor ribbon can print a

minimum of 1500 discs with full printing coverage if the single-pass option is used.

A multicolor ribbon uses two- or three-color panels for each printed disc. Each panel

has the yellow, magenta, and cyan colors required to make a dithered color by blending

the proper amount of each color. Black is made from a combination of each color. One

roll of a multicolor ribbon can print a maximum of 500 discs, regardless of printing

coverage.

Printing Software

The Rimage Perfect Image

CD Designer is a label editing software package that

controls the Standalone CD printer. If you have another Windows printing program,

you can use it to create and print CDs by using the Rimage Perfect Image Print

Driver.

Printer Driver

The Perfect Image

Printer Driver controls the print quality, color print mode, and

compensation for different print surfaces. Use Windows NT (4.0), 2000, or XP to

access halftone settings that control color rendering for optimum color quality. There

is a difference in dithering between Windows NT (4.0) and Windows 2000 due to the

operating system’s color dithering. Windows NT 4.0 uses a dot-on-dot halftoning while

Windows 2000 uses an angled screen. Windows ’95 and ’98 operating systems may also

be used, and will produce good results in most applications.

Print Driver settings may need changing to obtain the best print quality. These driver

settings are found throughout this guide.

Prism Series 5 Printer

The Prism Series 5 version of the Prism printer has the following features:

• Universal Serial Bus (USB) 1.0 support. The USB connection can only be used

with Windows 2000 or XP. The parallel port is disabled whenever an active

USB cable is plugged into the Prism Series 5 printer.

• Higher printing speed. The electronics in the Prism Series 5 printer allows for

30% faster printing. This is possible with either the parallel or USB interface.

• Printhead Integrity Check (PIC) circuit. The printhead is electrically tested

every time the drawer is opened without a disc present on the tray. This is not

a fatal error, but it does warn you that the printhead needs to be replaced. If

you are experiencing poor print quality, but the printer is passing the PIC test,

it may be that the printhead is dirty and needs cleaning. See Error 15 on page

48 for information.

• Flash support. The Prism Series 5 printer has a different flash file than the

Series 4 (formerly referred to by its bitmap 2 circuit board). If either series, 5

or 4, is programmed with the wrong flash, the printer will remain in boot

mode, as indicated by a flashing Power LED.

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