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Printing on CD/DVD

Notice for CD/DVD printing
Accessing EPSON Print CD
Positioning the CD/DVD
Printing on a CD/DVD for Windows
Printing on a CD/DVD for Mac OS X

EPSON Print CD bundled with this product allows you to create CD/DVD labels. After you create the CD/DVD label data, you can print on 12-cm CD/DVD and 8-cm CD/DVD with this product. Follow the steps described below for CD/DVD printing.

Before turning on this product, make sure the transportation lock is turned to the unlocked position and this product is connected to your computer.

Press the  On button to turn on this product. The On light on the control panel remains lit, indicating that this product has completed its initialization.

Notice for CD/DVD printing

12-cm CD/DVD

8-cm CD/DVD


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Accessing EPSON Print CD

For Windows

To access EPSON Print CD, double-click the EPSON Print CD icon on the desktop.

Note:
If the EPSON Print CD icon does not appear on the desktop, click Start, point to Programs or All Programs, point to EPSON Print CD, and then click EPSON Print CD.

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.

Note:
To learn how to use EPSON Print CD, see the EPSON Print CD Help.


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Positioning the CD/DVD

Follow the steps below to insert the CD/DVD into the printer.

Caution:
  • Be sure to insert the CD/DVD following the steps described below. If you insert the CD/DVD in a different way, the data or printer may be damaged.

Make sure that the printer is on.

Caution:
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.

Open the front cover by pressing the hollow portion as illustrated, and then push on the CD/DVD guide. The CD/DVD guide slides out.

Place the CD/DVD on the CD/DVD tray with the label surface up.

Note:
Use one CD/DVD at a time.

12-cm CD/DVD

8-cm CD/DVD

It is necessary to use the 8-cm adapter with the CD/DVD tray when printing on 8-cm CD/DVD's. Note the following when setting the 8-cm adapter in the CD/DVD tray.

: Round tab
: Semicircular
: Recutangular tab
: Square hole

To remove the adapter, gently push upwards on the round tabs.

Caution:
  • Before positioning the CD/DVD, make sure that no foreign particles or substances are on the CD/DVD tray, as these may damage the CD/DVD's data side.
  • Be sure to use the CD/DVD tray provided with this product. If you use another CD/DVD tray, there may be a gap in the print position and printing may not be performed properly.

With the CD/DVD loaded printable side up, gently insert the CD/DVD tray along the base of the CD/DVD guide until the marks on the CD/DVD tray and the CD/DVD guide match each other.


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Printing on a CD/DVD for Windows

EPSON Print CD lets you print images on CD/DVD. The following instructions explain how to print on a CD/DVD using EPSON Print CD.

Making the Basic settings

Click Print on the File menu. The Print dialog box appears.

Click Select Printer.

Make sure that EPSON Stylus Photo RX700 Series is selected as the printer.

Select CD/DVD or CD/DVD Premium Surface as the Media Type setting.

Make sure None is selected as the Print Confirmation Pattern setting, and then click Print.

Note:
  • If the print position is misaligned, adjust it using EPSON Print CD.
    For details, see the EPSON Print CD Help. You can also use the CD/DVD Print Position Check sheet that came with this product to check the print position.
  • If the ink smears, adjust the color saturation. For details, see the EPSON Print CD Help.
  • After you finish printing on a CD/DVD, remove the CD/DVD tray and close the CD/DVD guide.

Making the Advanced settings

You can make more complex settings using the printer driver.

Click Print on the File menu. The Print dialog box appears.

Click the Manual Print button.

Make sure that EPSON Stylus Photo RX700 Series is selected as the Name setting.

Select A4 as the Size setting.

Select CD/DVD as the Source setting.

Select Portrait as the Orientation setting.

Click Properties to access the printer driver.

Select CD/DVD or CD/DVD Premium Surface as the Type setting.

Adjust other settings as necessary.

Click OK to close the printer driver.

Click OK to print the file.


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Printing on a CD/DVD for Mac OS X

Making the Basic settings

Select Print from the File menu. The Print dialog box appears.

Click Select Printer.

Select Stylus Photo RX700 from the printer pop-up menu.

Select CD/DVD or CD/DVD Premium Surface as the Media Type setting.

Make sure None is selected as Test Print Pattern setting and click Print.

Note:
  • If the print position is misaligned, adjust it using EPSON Print CD.
    For details, see the EPSON Print CD Help. You can also use the CD/DVD Print Position Check sheet that came with this product to check the print position.
  • If the ink smears, adjust the color saturation. For details, see the EPSON Print CD Help.
  • After you finish printing on a CD/DVD, remove the CD/DVD tray and close the CD/DVD guide.

Making the Advanced settings

You can make more complex settings using the printer driver.

Click Print on the File menu. The Print dialog box appears.

Click Manual Print to access the Page Setup dialog box.

Make sure that Stylus Photo RX700 is selected as the Format for setting.

Select A4 (CD/DVD) as the Paper Size setting.

Select Portrait as the Orientation setting.

Click OK to access the Print dialog box.

Make sure that Stylus Photo RX700 is selected as the Printer setting.

Select Print Settings from the pop-up menu.

Select CD/DVD or CD/DVD Premium Surface as the Media Type setting.

Adjust other settings as necessary and click Print.


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