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Reference Guide
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How to Print
Printing on CDs and DVDs
Notice for CD/DVD printing
How to Open EPSON Print CD
Preparing CDs or DVDs data
Cleaning the Printer before printing on CDs or DVDs
Positioning the CD or DVD
Printing on a CD or DVD
Print position adjustment
EPSON Print CD bundled with this printer allows you to create designs for CDs and DVDs. After you create the CD/DVD design, you can print on a 12-cm CD or DVD or an 8-cm CD or DVD. Follow the steps below for CD/DVD printing.
When printing on a CD or DVD, keep the following points in mind:
Notice for CD/DVD printing
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Use only CDs or DVDs that are labeled 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 or 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 when printing on a CD or DVD than is used when printing on Epson special paper to ensure print quality.
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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 a test print on an extra CD or DVD.
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The printed surface is easily smeared immediately after printing.
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Be sure to let CDs and DVDs dry completely before using them or touching the printed surface.
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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 or DVDs, first print a test print on a few discs and check the printed surface after one full day.
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If the CD/DVD tray or the internal compartment are accidentally printed on, immediately wipe off the ink.
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Reprinting on the same CDs or DVDs may not improve the print quality.
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The printable area of a CDs or DVDs is illustrated as follows.
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8-cm CDs or DVDs
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How to Open EPSON Print CD
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To learn how to use EPSON Print CD, select Help Topics from the Help menu in EPSON Print CD (for Windows) or EPSON Print CD Help from the Help menu (for Macintosh).
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For Windows
To open 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 (Windows Me, 98, and 2000) or All Programs (Windows XP), point to EPSON Print CD, and then click EPSON Print CD.
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For Mac OS 8.6 to 9.x
To open EPSON Print CD, double-click the Macintosh HD (default hard disk) icon, then the EPSON Print CD folder, then the EPSON Print CD icon.
For Mac OS X
To access Macintosh HD, double-click the Applications folder, then the EPSON Print CD folder, then the EPSON Print CD icon.
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Preparing CD/DVD data
Before you print, create the CD or DVD design using EPSON Print CD.
Refer to the table below on how to write text and create backgrounds using EPSON Print CD.
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How to write text
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How to create a background
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For Windows
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Click the Text button on tool bar. Click the Text tab, type characters in the Text box, and then click OK. The characters are displayed on the label. Drag the text to move it where you want it.
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Click the Background button on the tool bar. Select the image that you want to use in the Select Background box, then click OK. The background image that you selected is displayed on the label.
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For Macintosh
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Click the Text button on the tool palette. Click the Text Settings tab, type characters in the text box. The characters are displayed on the label. Drag the text to move it where you want it.
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Click the Background button on the tool palette. Click the Select Background button. Select the background image you want to use, and then click Open. Click OK. The background image you selected is displayed on the label.
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For details, refer to the EPSON Print CD Help. Select Help Topics from the Help menu in EPSON Print CD (for Windows) or EPSON Print CD Help from the Help menu (for Macintosh).
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Cleaning the Printer before printing on a CD or DVD
Before printing on a CD or DVD, it is necessary to clean the roller inside the printer by feeding and ejecting letter size plain paper. This is to prevent any dirt on the roller from adhering to the printable surface of the CD or DVD.
Clean this roller only once for each session when you are printing CDs or DVDs. You do not need to do this for each CD or DVD.
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Make sure that the printer is on.
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Open the paper support, then slide up the extension.
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Lower the output tray and slide out the extension.
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Check that no warnings or errors are displayed on the LCD panel.
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Load letter size paper in the sheet feeder.
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Press the  Maintenance button in Advanced mode. Then press the  button to highlight Paper Feed/Paper Eject and press the OK button. The paper is fed.
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Press the OK button again. The paper is ejected.
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Repeat the above steps 5 to 7 several times.
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Positioning the CDs or DVDs
After you have finished cleaning the printer, insert the CD or DVD into the printer as described below.
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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, the data or printer may be damaged.
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Make sure that the printer is on.
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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 pull down the CD/DVD guide.
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Place the CD or DVD on the CD/DVD tray with the label surface up.
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Use one CD or DVD at a time.
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12-cm CD or DVD
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8-cm CD or 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. Holding the 8-cm CD/DVD adapter so that the raised grooves are facing downwards and the semi-circular tabs are aligned with the semi circular holes, gently press the 8-cm adapter into the CD/DVD tray, as if it were a CD. It should gently click into place. The single rectangular tab should also fit neatly into the indentation at the top of the CD/DVD 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.
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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 guide until the arrows on the CD/DVD tray and the CD/DVD guide are lined up, as shown.
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Insert the CD/DVD tray so that it passes under the small rollers on both sides of the CD/DVD slot.
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Close the printer cover.
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Printing on a CD or DVD
EPSON Print CD lets you print images on a CD or DVD.
For Windows
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Click Print on the File menu. The Print dialog box appears.
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Make sure that EPSON Stylus Photo R300 Series is selected as the printer type.
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Select None as the Print Confirmation Pattern setting, and then click OK.
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If EPSON Stylus Photo R300 Series is not selected, click the Printer Settings button and select the appropriate printer name in the Printer Setting dialog box, then click OK.
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Be sure to let CDs and DVDs dry completely for 24 hours before using them or touching the printed surface.
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If an error message appears on the LCD panel or computer screen, follow the instructions on the LCD panel to clear the error.
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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 guide.
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For Mac OS 8.6 to 9.x
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Click Page Setup in the File menu. The Page Setup dialog box appears.
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Select A4 as the Paper Size.
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Select Manual Feed as the Paper Source.
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Select Portrait as the Orientation.
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Click OK to close the Page Setup dialog box.
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Select Print from the File menu. The Print dialog box appears.
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Select CD/DVD as the Media Type.
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Select None as the Test Print Pattern setting.
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Click Print to start printing.
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Be sure to let CDs and DVDs dry completely for 24 hours before using them or touching the printed surface.
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If an error message appears on the LCD panel or computer screen, follow the instructions on the LCD panel to clear the error.
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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 guide.
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For Mac OS X
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Click Page Setup on the File menu. The Page Setup dialog box appears.
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Select Stylus Photo R300 for the Format for setting.
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Select A4 as the Paper Size.
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Select Portrait for the Orientation.
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Click OK to close the Page Setup dialog box.
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Select Print from the File menu. The Print dialog box appears.
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Select Stylus Photo R300 for the Printer setting.
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Select Print Settings from the pop-up menu.
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Select CD/DVD as the Media Type.
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Be sure to let CDs and DVDs dry completely for 24 hours before using them or touching the printed surface.
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Select EPSON Print CD from the pop-up menu.
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Make sure None is selected as Test Print Pattern setting and click Print.
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If an error message appears on the LCD panel or computer screen, follow the instructions on the LCD panel to clear the error.
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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 guide.
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Print position adjustment
If you notice after printing that the print position is misaligned, adjust it as follows.
For Windows
Printing the print position check pattern
First print the print position check pattern for checking the print gap.
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Place the CD-R Print Position Check sheet on the CD/DVD tray and then insert the CD/DVD tray in the printer.
 See Positioning the CD/DVD
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If the print position check sheet is warped, flatten it before loading it.
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Double-click the EPSON Print CD icon on the desktop to open EPSON Print CD.
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If the EPSON Print CD icon does not appear on the desktop, click Start, point to Programs (Windows Me, 98, and 2000) or All Programs (Windows XP), point to EPSON Print CD, and then click EPSON Print CD.
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Click Inner/Outer Diameter Settings on the File menu. The Inner/Outer Diameter Settings dialog box appears.
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Select 12-cm CD or DVD, and then click OK.
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Select Print from the File menu. The Print dialog box appears.
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Make sure that EPSON Stylus Photo R300 Series is selected as the printer type.
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If EPSON Stylus Photo R300 Series is not selected, click the Printer Settings button and select the appropriate printer name in the Printer Setting dialog box, then click OK.
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If the Adjust Print Position setting is not None, click Adjust Print Position. The Adjust Print Position dialog box appears. If the setting is None, proceed to step 9.
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Click Reset, and then click OK to return to the Print dialog box.
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Select Print Position Confirmation Pattern as the Print Confirmation Pattern setting, and then click OK.
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Measuring the print position gap
On the printed check sheet, take the measurements shown in the illustration using a ruler.
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Make sure that the ruler passes through the center of the circle when measuring.
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If you print the position check pattern on a CD or DVD instead of a check sheet, be sure to include the inner transparent section of the CD or DVD in the measurement, or your measurement will be incorrect. Measure the distance from the circumference of CD/DVD tray's center circle to the crossline on the check pattern.
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Entering the measurements in EPSON Print CD
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Choose Adjust Print Position from the File menu. The Adjust Print Position dialog box appears.
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Select the Enter Values check box, and then specify the measured values for Height(Top) and Width(Right).
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Click OK.
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If you reinstall EPSON Print CD, readjust the print position.
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If you readjust the print position, click Reset, and then print a position check pattern.
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You can adjust the print position manually without printing the check pattern. Open the Adjust Print Position dialog box. Make sure the Enter Values check box is not selected, then drag the sample label image or use the scroll bar to adjust the settings for Width(Right) and Height(Top), then click OK.
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For Mac OS 8.6 to 9.x
Printing the print position check pattern
First print the print position check pattern for checking the print gap.
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Place the CD-R Print Position Check sheet attached to the CD/DVD tray and then insert the CD/DVD tray in the printer.
See Positioning the CD or DVD
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If the print position check sheet is warped, flatten it before loading it.
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Double-click the Macintosh HD (default hard disk) icon, then the EPSON Print CD folder, then the EPSON Print CD icon.
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Click Change CD or DVD Inner/Outer Diameter on the File menu. The Change CD or DVD Inner/Outer Diameter dialog box appears.
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Select 12-cm CD or DVD, and then click OK.
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Click Page Setup on the File menu. The Page Setup dialog box appears.
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Select Letter as the Paper Size.
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Select Manual Feed as the Paper Source.
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Select Portrait as the Orientation.
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Click OK to close the Page Setup dialog box.
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Choose Print from the File menu. The Print dialog box appears.
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If the Horizontal and Vertical settings under Fine-tune Print Position are not 0.0mm, click Position Adjustment. The Fine-tune Print Position dialog box appears. If the setting is 0.0mm, proceed to the step 13.
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Click Reset, and then click OK to return to the Print dialog box.
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Select CD or DVD as the Media Type setting.
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Select Print Position Check Pattern as the Test Print Pattern setting, and then click Print.
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Measuring the print position gap
On the printed check sheet, take the measurements shown in the illustration using a ruler.
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Make sure that the ruler passes through the center of the circle when measuring.
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If you print the position check pattern on a CD or DVD instead of a check sheet, be sure to include the inner transparent section of the CD/DVD in the measurement or your measurement will be incorrect. Measure the distance from the circumference of CD/DVD tray's center circle to the crossline on the check pattern.
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Entering the measurements in EPSON Print CD
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Choose Fine-tune Print Position from the File menu. The Fine-tune Print Position dialog box appears.
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Select the Value Entry check box, and then specify the measured values for Top Space and Right Space.
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Click OK.
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If you reinstall EPSON Print CD, readjust the print position.
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If you readjust the print position, click Reset, and then print a position check pattern.
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You can adjust the print position manually without printing a check pattern. Open the Fine - tune Print Position dialog box. Make sure the Value Entry check box is not selected, then drag the sample label image or use the scroll bar to adjust the settings for Top Space and Right Space, then click OK.
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For Mac OS X
Printing the print position check pattern
First print the check pattern to check the print gap.
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Place the CD-R Print Position Check sheet on the CD/DVD tray, then insert the CD/DVD tray in the printer.
See Positioning the CD/DVD
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If the print position check sheet is warped, flatten it before loading it.
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Double-click the Macintosh HD (default hard disk) icon, then the Application folder, then the EPSON Print CD folder, then the EPSON Print CD icon.
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Click Change CD/DVD Inner/Outer Diameter in the File menu. The Change CD/DVD Inner/Outer Diameter dialog box appears.
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Select 12-cm CD/DVD, then click OK.
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Click Page Setup on the File menu. The Page Setup dialog box appears.
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Select Stylus Photo R300 as the Format for setting.
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Select Letter as the Paper Size.
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Select Portrait as the Orientation.
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Click OK to close the Page Setup dialog box.
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Choose Print from the File menu. The Print dialog box appears.
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Select Stylus Photo R300 as the Printer setting. Select Print Settings from the pull-down menu. Select CD or DVD as the Media Type Setting.
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Select EPSON Print CD from the pull-down menu. If the Horizontal and Vertical settings under Fine-tune Print Position are not 0.0mm, click Position Adjustment. The Fine-tune Print Position dialog box appears. If the setting is 0.0mm, proceed to the step 14.
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Click Reset, and then click OK to return to the Print dialog box.
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Select Print Position Check Pattern as the Test Print Pattern setting, and then click Print.
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Measuring the print position gap
On the printed check sheet, take the measurements shown in the illustration using a ruler.
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A: Height
B: Width
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Note:
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Make sure that the ruler passes through the center of the circle when measuring.
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If you print the position check pattern on a CD or DVD instead of a check sheet, be sure to include the inner transparent section of the CD/DVD in the measurement or your measurement will be incorrect. Measure the distance from the circumference of CD/DVD tray's center circle to the crossline on the check pattern.
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Entering the measurements in EPSON Print CD
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Choose Fine-tune Print Position from the File menu. The Fine-tune Print Position dialog box appears.
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Select the Value Entry check box, and then specify the measured values for Top Space and Right Space.
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Click OK.
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If you reinstall EPSON Print CD, readjust the print position.
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If you readjust the print position, click Reset, and then print a position check pattern.
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You can adjust the print position manually without printing the check pattern. Open the Fine - tune Print Position dialog box. Make sure the Value Entry check box is not selected, then drag the sample label image or use the scroll bar to adjust the settings for Top Space and Right Space, then click OK.
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