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Reference Guide
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How to Print / How to Print
Printing on CDs and DVDs
Notes for CD/DVD printing
How to install, access, and uninstall EPSON Print CD
Positioning the CD or DVD
Printing on a CD/DVD in Windows
Printing on a CD/DVD in Mac OS X
EPSON Print CD, bundled with this printer, allows you to create CD/DVD labels. After you create the CD/DVD label, you can print a 12-cm CD/DVD or 8-cm CD or DVD. Follow the steps described below for CD/DVD printing.
When printing on CDs and DVDs, keep the following points in mind:
Notes for CD/DVD printing
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Use only CDs and DVDs labelled as suitable for printing, for example "Printable on the label surface" or "Printable with ink jet printers".
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For more details on handling CDs and DVDs and guidelines for writing data to a CD or DVD, refer to your CD or DVD documentation.
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A lower level of color saturation is used to ensure print quality when printing on a CD or DVD, as opposed to Epson special paper.
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Do not print on the CD or DVD before writing your data to it. If you do, fingerprints, dirt, or scratches on the surface may cause errors while writing data.
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Try to test printing on a spare CD or DVD.
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The printed surface is easily smeared immediately after printing.
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Let the printed CD or DVD dry for more than 24 hours. Do not insert the printed CD or DVD into a CD/DVD drive before it has completely dried. Do not touch the printed surface before it has completely dried.
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Do not let the printed CD or DVD dry in direct sunlight.
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Depending on the CD or DVD type, smearing may occur depending on the level of color saturation.
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If the printed surface is sticky even after it has dried, the color saturation level may be too high. In that case, lower the level of the color saturation in EPSON Print CD.
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Moisture on the printable surface may cause smearing.
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If you are going to print a large amount of CDs and DVDs, first print on a few spare CDs or DVDs and check the printed surface after one full day.
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If the CD/DVD tray or the internal transparent compartment are accidentally printed on, immediately wipe off the ink.
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Reprinting on the same CD or DVD may not improve the print quality.
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The printable area of CDs and DVDs is illustrated as follows.
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12-cm CD/DVD
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8-cm CD/DVD
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Caution:
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Do not set the inner diameter at less than 43 mm. Although EPSON Print CD allows you to set a value as small as 21 mm, printing the section inside of 43 mm may damage your CD/ DVD drive.
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How to install, access, and uninstall EPSON Print CD
Follow the steps below to install, access, and uninstall EPSON Print CD.
Installing EPSON Print CD
When installing the printer software, EPSON Print CD is also installed. See your Start Here sheet for information on how to install the printer software.
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If you are upgrading from an older version of EPSON Print CD, the old version is automatically overwritten during installation. Follow the on-screen instructions for installation.
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Accessing EPSON Print CD
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To learn how to use EPSON Print CD, select Help Topics from the Help menu in the EPSON Print CD (for Windows) or EPSON Print CD Help from the Help menu (for Mac OS X).
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For Windows
To access EPSON Print CD, double-click the EPSON Print CD icon on the desktop.
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If the EPSON Print CD icon does not appear on the desktop, click Start, point to Programs (2000) or All Programs (Windows XP), point to EPSON Print CD, and then click EPSON Print CD.
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For Mac OS X
To access EPSON Print CD, double-click the Macintosh HD (default hard disk) icon, the Applications folder, the EPSON Print CD folder, then the EPSON Print CD icon.
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Positioning the CD or DVD
Follow the steps below to insert the CD or DVD into the printer.
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Be sure to insert the CD or DVD following the steps described below. If you insert the CD or DVD in a different way (for example, if you insert the CD/DVD tray into the printer when the power is off, and then turn the power on), the printer may be damaged or the CD or DVD may be scratched making the data impossible to read.
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Before printing on a CD or DVD, it is necessary to clean the roller inside of the printer by feeding and ejecting Letter size plain paper.
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Make sure that the printer is on and the power light is not flashing.
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Be sure to insert the CD/DVD tray while the power is on. Otherwise, automatic print position adjustment may not take place after inserting the CD/DVD tray.
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Open the printer cover. Then open the CD/DVD tray guide.
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Close the printer cover.
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Place the CD or DVD on the CD/DVD tray with the label facing up.
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Only print one CD or DVD at a time.
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12-cm CD/DVD
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8-cm CD/DVD
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It is necessary to use the 8-cm adapter in conjunction with the CD/DVD tray when printing on 8-cm CDs or DVDs. Line up the tabs on the adapter with the holes on the tray. To remove the adapter, gently push upwards on the round tabs.
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Before positioning the CD or DVD, make sure that no foreign particles or substances are on the CD/DVD tray, as these may damage the CD or DVD's data side.
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Be sure to use the CD/DVD tray provided with this printer. If you use another CD/DVD tray, there may be a gap in the print position and printing may not be performed properly.
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With the CD or DVD loaded printable side up, gently insert the CD/DVD tray along the base of the CD/DVD tray guide until the marks on the CD/DVD tray and the CD/DVD tray guide match each other.
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Press the  paper button. The CD/DVD tray moves into the printer automatically. When the  power light stops flashing, the operation is complete.
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Printing on a CD/DVD in Windows
EPSON Print CD lets you print images on CDs and DVDs. The following instructions explain how to print on a CD or DVD using EPSON Print CD.
Making the Basic settings
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Choose Print from the File menu. The Print dialog box appears.
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Make sure that EPSON Stylus Photo R1800 is selected as the printer.
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Select CD/DVD or CD/DVD Premium Surface as the Media Type setting.
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Select None as the Print Confirmation Pattern setting, and then click Print.
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Choose CD/DVD Premium Surface as the Media Type setting in the Printer Settings dialog box if you are using high quality CDs or DVDs.
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Be sure to let CDs and DVDs dry completely before using them or touching the printed surface. CDs and DVDs printed using CD/DVD Premium Surface as the Media Type setting take longer to dry than those printed using CD/DVD as the Media Type setting. Allow CDs and DVDs printed using the CD/DVD Premium Surface setting to dry for 24 hours.
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If the print position is misaligned, adjust it using EPSON Print CD. For details, refer to the EPSON Print CD Help.
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If the ink smears, adjust the color saturation. For details, refer to the EPSON Print CD Help.
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After you finish printing on a CD or DVD, remove the CD/DVD tray and close the CD/DVD tray guide.
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Making Advanced settings
You can make additional settings using the printer driver.
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Choose Print from the File menu. The Print dialog box appears.
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Click the Manual Print button.
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Make sure that EPSON Stylus Photo R1800 is selected as the Name setting.
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Select A4 as the Size setting.
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Select CD/DVD as the Source setting.
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Select Portrait as the Orientation setting.
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Click Properties to access the printer driver.
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Select CD/DVD or CD/DVD Premium Surface as the Type setting.
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Adjust other settings to meet your individual needs.
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Click OK to close the printer driver.
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Click OK to print your CD or DVD.
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Printing on a CD/DVD in Mac OS X
Making the Basic settings
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Select Print from the File menu. The Print dialog box appears.
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Click the Select Printer button.
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Select Stylus Photo R1800 from the printer list.
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Select CD/DVD or CD/DVD Premium Surface as the Media Type.
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Make sure None is selected as Test Print Pattern setting and click Print.
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Choose CD/DVD Premium Surface as the Media Type setting if you are using high quality CDs or DVDs.
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Be sure to let CDs and DVDs dry completely before using them or touching the printed surface. CDs and DVDs printed using CD/DVD Premium Surface as the Media Type setting take longer to dry than those printed using CD/DVD as the Media Type setting. Allow CDs and DVDs printed using the CD/DVD Premium Surface setting to dry for 24 hours.
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If the print position is misaligned, adjust it using EPSON Print CD.
For details, refer to the EPSON Print CD Help.
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If the ink smears, adjust the color saturation. For details, refer to the EPSON Print CD Help.
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After you finish printing on a CD or DVD, remove the CD/DVD tray and close the CD/DVD tray guide.
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Making Advanced settings
You can make additional settings using the printer driver.
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Choose Print from the File menu. The Print dialog box appears.
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Click the Manual Print button to access the Page Setup dialog box.
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Make sure that Stylus Photo R1800 is selected as the Format for setting.
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Select A4 (CD/DVD) as the Paper Size setting.
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Select the portrait option as the Orientation setting.
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Click OK to access the Print dialog box.
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Make sure that Stylus Photo R1800 is selected as the Printer setting.
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Select Print Settings from the pop-up menu.
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Select CD/DVD or CD/DVD Premium Surface as the Media Type setting.
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Adjust other settings to meet your individual needs and click Print.
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