Casio CW-100 - DISC TITLE PRINTER User's Guide

For Windows®User’s Guide• We recommend that you print on a disc* before you recordanything on it. Printing on a disc that already has datarecorded on

This printer and its software do not include functions for recording to a CD-R, CD-RW or other types of discs.• Data Discs You can import the names of

10• Print with TrueType fonts installed on your PC (page 39).• Support for both text and images (page 41). Note that images are printed in monochrome.

11• A Free Text Template allows more control over the appearance and layout of text (Free Text → page 46). • A Free Design template gives you almost

12Label Making OverviewLabel Creation BasicsAfter you install the DISC TITLE PRINTER application, connect the printerto your computer, and load an ink

133.Click .This displays the main window for the music label template.Important!You must select a label template before you can perform operationson

144.Input the text data you want.Move the cursor to the label input boxes, and then type in the disctitle, artist names, and track names.The text you

157.Click .This displays a dialog box for selecting the text layout.NoteSee page 37 for details about changing the text layout pattern.8.Click .Sele

1612. Click the Artist Name tab.13.Select 2 for Font Size, and then click OK.This completes input of the label data.NoteSee page 39 for details about

17• The dialog box shown below appears on your computer screen whenthe disc tray opens.1 Shows how the disc should be oriented when placed on the disc

18Printing on a disc that already has somethingprinted on itThis printer will not print properly over a logo or other printing thatis already on a dis

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19To save label data1. Click .2.On the menu that appears, click Save.3.Check the file name and then click Save.The label data is saved in your Window

20Label Making with Preset TemplatesAutomated Label LayoutA selection of content-specific preset label formats makes label creationas easy as selectin

21 Digital Image Label• If you want to create your own original layout, select the Free Text orFree Design template. See “Creating an Original Label L

22Using the Assistant FeatureThe Assistant feature provides you with step-by-step guidance for creatinglabels and performing other operations. The Ass

23Using the Main WindowThe information in this section describes the main window for the musiclabel template.2 File ButtonClicking the button displa

243 Advanced Settings Button Displays a dialog box for more advanced printing and phrase settings(page 61).4 Help Button Displays help.Clicking the

25t Label Preview ImageYou can use this image to get an idea of what your label will look like,before you actually print it.y Eject Button Opens the d

26Importing Text DataImporting data helps to eliminate the need for inputting text by hand. Thefollowing describes the type of text data you can impor

27Important!The DISC TITLE PRINTER application supports display of English, Japa-nese, Korean, and Chinese. Note, however, that your system may notbe

283.After importing the track list, select Export Playlist to File... fromthe File menu, and save data to a playlist file (a file with the file nameex

2ContentsAbout the Bundled CD-ROM and CD-R ... 4Scope of This Manual ... 5

29Importing Easy CD Creator Data for a Music LabelNoteEasy CD Creator• Easy CD Creator is CD-R and CD-RW writing software. DISC TITLEPRINTER applicati

30Importing File and Folder Name for a Data Label orDigital Image LabelUse the following procedures to import a folder name and file names fordata lab

31Importing Data Created with a Previous VersionPerform the following steps to import data from a file that was createdusing a previous version DISC T

32Useful Text Input FunctionsRight-clicking the DISC TITLE PRINTER application main window displaysa shortcut menu of commands that come in handy duri

33Saving Label Data1.Click the button.2.On the menu that appears, click Save.This displays a dialog box for saving label data.• Save: This button a

34Opening a Label Data FilePerform the following steps when you want to open an existing labeldata file.• See page 31 for information about opening a

35Creating a Data Index FileFor a disc that contains so much data that it cannot fit on a label, youcan use the following procedure to create a data i

36Important!With print patterns 8 through q, only one line of text can be printedin each label print area, regardless of the font size (1×, 2×, 3×) se

37To modify a preset print pattern1.On the main window, click .This displays a dialog box for selecting a print pattern.2.Click .This displays a dia

38To modify a preset text layout1.On the main window, click .2.Click .This displays a menu for selecting a text layout.The settings you configure ar

3Configuring Font Settings(Free Text Template, Free Design Template) ... 50Inserting a Label Background Image(Free Text Layout) ...

39Configuring Font SettingsUse the procedures in this section to control the font, attribute, and sizesettings of label text.1.On the main window, cli

406.In the Font Size group, specify the number of lines and the font size.To do this: Select this number of line option:Print 6 lines per label 6 line

41Inserting an Image into a LabelYou can use either of following two methods to input an image into a label.• Inputting an image from a file• Capturin

422.Display the screen you want to capture.3.On the Windows taskbar, click DISC TITLE PRINTER for CW-100.This displays the main window.4.On the main w

437.After making sure the preview shows the image you want, click OK.Note that the layout preview image on the main window shows amonochrome version o

44Maintain Aspect Ratio OnMaintain Aspect Ratio OffNote that the Image Position settings appear dimmed and are notavailable when the Maintain aspect r

452.Select “Pattern” or “Error Diffusion” and then click OK.The dithering setting you select is reflected in the label preview imageon the screen.Diff

46Original Label MakingCreating an Original Label LayoutThere are two templates for creating an original label layout: the Free Text label template an

47Free Text Label Template Main WindowResizing the Work AreaYou can resize the work area by dragging its rightside, bottom, or lower right corner.• Re

48Free Design and Free Text Template Main WindowsFree Text Template1 Print Pattern PanelThis panel shows the location and orientation of the printing

4About the Bundled CD-ROM and CD-RHandling Precautions• Handle the disc to avoid finger smudges, dir t, scratches, etc. on eitherof its surfaces.• Sho

495 Image ButtonClick this button to input an image or to select a background image(page 51).6 Print ButtonPrints the label (page 16).Free Design Temp

50Configuring Font Settings (Free Text Template, Free Design Template)This section describes how to configure font settings for text you inputmanual

51Inserting a Label Background Image (Free Text Template)1.On the main window, click .2.Click or , and then select the image you want to insert.

52Fields (Free Design Template)This section contains general information about fields. It also explainsoperations that are common to both text and ima

53Inputting Text into a Text Field (Free Design Template)The following describes how to input, edit, and delete text.To input text manually1.On the

542.Click Batch or Separate.• The text you input here appears in the work area and the labelpreview image.Note• When you import file names and folder

55Resizing a Field (Free Design Template)Use the procedures in this section when you want to change the size ofa field.Important!Note that the result

56Aligning and Resizing Fields (Free Design Template)A selection of useful commands makes it possible to instantly positionfields on a label and to

57To align fields1.Drag the mouse on the label so the fields you want to align or resizeare enclosed in the selection boundary.Selection boundary• The

58Configuring Field Properties (Free Design Template)Clicking the button and then Properties displays a dialog box that youcan use to change the p

51.2.Using the Assistant FeatureThe DISC TITLE PRINTER application has an Assistant feature thatguides you step-by-step through certain operations. (S

59Useful Text Input Functions(Free Text Template, Free Design Template)This section describes various useful functions you can access on theshortcut m

60q UserShows a list of preset phrases registered by you. Clicking a phraseinserts it at the current cursor position. See page 62 for informationabout

61Configuring Advanced SettingsOn the main window or the print dialog box, click or . This dis-plays a dialog box for making advanced label creatio

62Registering and Deleting a Phrase Memory EntryYou can register frequently used terms and phrases for instant recallwhenever you need them. See “Usef

63To configure advanced layout settingsUse the following procedure to save the settings of a layout you create,and to control what appears when you cl

64Using HelpThe online help feature lets you access the following type of information.• Information about functions and supplementary information• Sof

65Phrase Library ListThe following is a list of the built-in phrase library contents. See page 32and 59 for information about using phrase.Phrase Memo

66Symptom Possible Cause Recommended Action Symptom Possible Cause Recommended Action● Printing color isdifferent fromwhat I expected.● Printing ismis

67Message Recommended Action PageThe label file cannot beimported because it iscorrupted or anunsupported format.The text data cannot beimported becau

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63.Click Save.• All of the sample screens in this manual show operation underthe English version of Windows XP. Screens appear differentlywhen running

7How to use this Manual• This section takes you through the basic label creation and printing process, using a music CD label as an example.The sectio

After using this DISC TITLE PRINTER application to create the labels you want, you can connect your printer to your computer and print them. You can a