Casio LPCW-50 User's Guide

application version 1.0For Windows®User’s Guide• We recommend that you use this product for printing on blank,unrecorded CD-R discs and other media.•

91.2.Using this ManualThis User’s Guide explains operation of the LPCW-50 printer and theCD/DVD LABEL PRINTER application, which is designed to run un

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

11How 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 secti

12Your LPCW-50 Printer lets you quickly and easily print labels on a CD-R, CD-RW, and other types of discs.You can also import track names from Window

13This 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

14• Print with TrueType® fonts installed on your PC (page 50).• Support for both text and images (page 52). Note that images are printed in monochrome

15• A Free Text Template allows more control over the appearance and layout of text (Free Text → page 57). • A Free Design template gives you almost t

16General GuideFrontBackFront coverOpen this cover toload or remove theink ribbon cassette.Indicator lamp• Lights when the printer is connectedcorrect

17Using the CD/DVD LABEL PRINTERApplicationThis section describes the computer system required to run the CD/DVD LABEL PRINTER application.Your Comput

18Installing the CD/DVD LABEL PRINTERApplicationThis section describes the steps you need to perform to install the CD/DVD LABEL PRINTER application.I

1Important!The copyright of this User’s Guide and all rights related to the softwareshall revert to CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD.• Microsoft, Windows, Wind

19Important!Be sure to read all of the terms and conditions of the PrecedingLicense Agreement.4.If you agree to be bound by the agreement, click Yes.T

205.Click Yes.This deletes the CD/DVD LABEL PRINTER application.NoteSome files may cause a separate confirmation dialog box to appearbefore they can b

21Connecting to a Power Source and a PCUse the power cord and AC adaptor that come bundled with the printerto connect to a power source. Use the bundl

22Important!• Do not operate the printer while it is standing up on its side. Also,you should not store the printer standing on its side when you aren

23Loading and Removing the Ink RibbonCassetteYou must load an ink ribbon cassette into the printer in order to print.Important!• Note that you will no

244.Gently pull out the disc tray as shown below.Important!• Never use excessive force when pulling the tray.• Do not press down on the tray with exce

256.Position the ink ribbon cassette so the ink ribbon passes under theprint head.Notes• Check to make sure that there is no slack in the ink ribbon.•

26Replacing the Front CoverIf the front cover accidentally becomes detached from the printer,use the following procedure to replace it.1.Connect the p

27Label Making OverviewLabel Creation BasicsNow that everything is set up, let’s try creating a label.This section runs through the basics of label ma

283.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

2Safety PrecautionsThank you for purchasing this quality TDK product. Before using it, besure to read the following Safety Precautions. Keep the manua

29Configuring Template Setting4.Click .This displays a dialog box for selecting the print pattern.NoteSee page 47 for details about print pattern set

30Selecting a Font8.Click .This displays a dialog box for making font settings.9.Confirm that Title tab is selected.NoteIf a different tab is display

312.In accordance with the instructions on the screen, place the disconto the tray.When placing the disc on the tray, take special care that it is ori

323. Close the disc tray.Press the disc tray with your hand until it clicks.4. Click Start printing.• This starts the print operation.• The disc tray

33Label Making with Preset TemplatesAutomated Label LayoutA selection of content-specific preset label formats makes label creationas easy as selectin

34 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

35Using the Assistant FeatureThe Assistant feature provides you with step-by-step guidance for creatinglabels and performing other operations. Clickin

36Using the Main WindowThe information in this section describes the main window for the musiclabel template.2 File ButtonClicking the button displa

375 Assistant Button Displays an Assistant window in the upper right corner of the mainwindow.This button is displayed on the music, data, and digital

38Importing Text DataYou can import CD-Text data or track and incorporate it into the musiclabel template. CD-Text data or track data can be created u

3WarningDo not disassemble or modify the product.Never try to take the product apart or modify it in any way.Doing so creates the risk of electric sho

39Important!The CD/DVD LABEL PRINTER application supports display of English,Japanese, Korean, and Chinese. Note, however, that your systemmay not be

403.After importing the track list, select Export Playlist to File... fromthe File menu, and save data to a playlist file.With Media Player 7.0, it is

41Importing Easy CD Creator Data for a Music LabelNoteEasy CD Creator• Easy CD creator is CD-R and CD-RW writing software. CD/DVDLABEL PRINTER applica

42Importing File and Folder Name for a Data Label orDigital Image LabelUse the following procedures to import a folder name and file names fordata lab

43Useful Text Input FunctionsRight-clicking the CD/DVD LABEL PRINTER application main window dis-plays a shortcut menu of commands that come in handy

44Saving 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

45Opening a Label Data FilePerform the following steps when you want to open an existing labeldata file.1.Click the button.2.On the menu that appear

463.Select the folder for which you want to create a data index, and thenclick OK.This displays the Save As dialog box.4.Specify the folder in Save in

47Important!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

48Configuring Text Layout SettingsYou can select from a number of different layouts for the text on yourlabels.About the Layout PanelThis Displays a m

4CautionLocationAvoid the locations listed below for the product. Suchlocations create the risk of fire and electric shock.• Areas subject to high hum

49To 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

503.Click the L button in Font.4.Select the font you want from the list that appears.5.In the Font Style group, select one or more of the available op

516.In the Font Size group, select the font size you want.Important!You can input text for up to six text input areas in a single label. Notethat the

52Inserting 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

532.Display the screen you want to capture.3.On the Windows task bar, click CD/DVD LABEL PRINTER.This displays the main window.4.On the main window, c

547.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

55Maintain Aspect Ratio OnMaintain Aspect Ratio OffNote that the Image Position settings appear dimmed and are notavailable when the Maintain aspect r

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

57Original Label MakingCreating an Original Label LayoutThere are two templates for creating an original label layout: the Free Text label template an

58Free Text Label Template Main WindowFree Design Label Template Main Window1 Print Pattern Panel2 Toolbar3 Work Area6 Print Area3 Work Area7 Measurem

5Operating PrecautionsObserve the following precautions to ensure that the printer providesyou with the years of trouble-free operation for which it i

59Free Design and Free Text Template Main WindowsFree Text Template1 Print Pattern PanelThis panel shows the location and orientation of the printing

60Free Design TemplateSee “Free Text Template” for information about 1 and 3.5 Layout ButtonAlignmentThe commands in this submenu align fields on a re

61Configuring Font Settings (Free Text Template, Free Design Template)This section describes how to configure font settings for text you inputmanual

62Inserting a Label Background Image (Free Text Layout)1.On the main window, click .2.Click , and then select the image you want to insert.• The i

63Fields (Free Design Templete)This section contains general information about fields. It also explainsoperations that are common to both text and ima

64Inputting Text into a Text Field (Free Design Templete)The following describes how to input, edit, and delete text.To input text manually1.On the

652.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

66Resizing 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

67Aligning and Resizing Fields (Free Design Template)A selection of useful commands makes it possible to instantly positionfields on a label and to

68To 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

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69Configuring Field Properties (Free Design Template)Clicking the button and then Properties displays a dialog box that youcan use to change the p

70Useful Text Input Functions(Free Text Template, Free Design Template)This section describes various useful functions you can access on theshortcut m

71q UserShows a list of preset phrases registered by you. Clicking a phraseinserts it at the current cursor position. See page 76 for informationabout

72Printing a LabelPerform the steps below to print label data on the printer.Important!•See the separate “Quick Start Guide” sheet for important infor

732.Place the disc whose label you want to print into the disc tray.Make sure you check the print layout and orientation before placingthe disc onto t

745.Close the disc tray.Press the disc tray with your hand until it clicks.6.Click Start Printing.This starts the first printing.Important!Never disco

75Positioning the Disc on the TrayUse the positioning guide to adjust the position of the disc on thetray in the following cases.• When the label of t

76Configuring Advanced SettingsOn the main window or the print dialog box, click . This displays adialog box for making advanced label creation or pr

77To configure advanced layout settingsUse the following procedure to save the settings of a layout you create,and to control what appears when you cl

78Using HelpThe online help feature lets you access the following type of information.• Information about functions and supplementary information• Sof

7Configuring Font Settings ... 50Inserting an Image into a Label ... 52To

79Caring for the PrinterA dirty print head can make it impossible to obtain good printing results.Perform the following steps to clean the print head

80Phrase Library ListThe following is a list of the built-in phrase library contents. See page 43and 70 for information about using phrase.Phrase Memo

81Any of the followingcan interfere withproper printing.• A disc label that isnot smooth.• A disc label thathas a design orlines printed on it.• A dis

82Message Recommended Action PageThe label file cannot beimported because it iscorrupted or anunsupported format.The text data cannot beimported becau

83SpecificationsPrintingResolution: 200dpiApproximate Speed: 9.0mm per second (black ink ribbon)5.1mm per second (silver, red, or blue inkribbon)Print

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8Unpacking the PrinterMake sure that all of the items shown below are present as you unpackthe printer. If anything is missing, contact your original