Operate the Prism Printer
This section provides information needed to operate your Prism printer.
Power On and Off the Prism Printer
Power On or Off a Standalone Printer
1.
Press the power switch on the rear of the printer. The printer powers on and
initializes.
2.
Press the power switch again. The printer powers off.
Power On or Off a Printer Connected to an Autoloader or
AutoPrinter
Follow these steps if your Prism is connected to an autoloader or AutoPrinter:
Note: The power switch on the printer must remain in the 'on' position.
1.
Power on the autoloader or AutoPrinter. The printer powers on and initializes.
2.
Power off the autoloader or AutoPrinter. The printer powers off.
Place a Disc on the Printer Tray
1.
Press the operator button to open the printer tray.
Place one disc on the rubber pad between the two retaining pins and the centering pin.
2.
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Important! Place the disc with the recording side facing down. The recording side has a raised stacking ring close to
the hub. If a disc is inserted with the stacking ring facing up, the print head could be damaged.
Notes:
•
If the disc is resting on the retaining pins, the printer tray will not close.
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The characteristics of the print pad and plate vary between the standalone and automated models. The
automated model has a hole through the center of the plate; the standalone model does not. All models have a
centering pin.
3.
Press the operator button. The printer tray closes.
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Operate the Prism Printer
Power Switch
Plate
Centering Pin
Retaining Pins
Printer Tray
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