Primera Technology Automated Optical Disc Printing System User Manual

nozzles are not fully clear after a few cleaning prints, it may be

necessary to remove the cartridge and actually clean the print

head by gently blotting the nozzles with a moist cloth or paper

towel and replace it in the Printer.  

Change Cartridge

If you need to change cartridges, it is a good idea to use the

Change Cartridge button in the Configuration Utility.  This

ensures the most accurate tracking of ink levels.  To change a

cartridge, click the Change Cartridge button.  The cartridge

holder will move to the center of the Printer to make it 

easier to install the cartridges.  Lift the top cover and install the

cartridges and described in Section 2 of this manual.  You will

be prompted to let the system know whether or not you are

installing a new or used color or monochrome cartridge.  Once

installed, click the OK button and the system will update your

cartridge levels.

Alignment Calibration

 Print

The Cartridge Alignment prints a test print and then 

automatically scans the print to configure your printer for 

bidirectional printing and to align the color and black 

cartridges for Color+Black printing. It is important to perform

this calibration every time you change a cartridge. If you forget

to perform this calibration you will be prompted to do so

before your first print from the new cartridge.

Image Alignment

The Image Alignment button will allow you to nudge the

image up, down, left, or right on your disc.  To center the

image, click the Image Alignment button.  You will be 

prompted with a choice to print a test print or simply enter

values to nudge the image alignment on the disc.
If you do not know the direction and distance to move the

image in order to center it on your disc, you can opt to print

the 

centering test print

.  Make sure the Printer has discs and

ink cartridges installed, and it is connected and ready to

receive a print job, and then click the Yes button.  The Printer

will pick a disc and print a scale of numbers on it.  You will be

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