Alea Systems, Inc.
Rev.1.13
Pingo-Photo Rep
User manual
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14.1 System requirements
Any computer with a parallel port or USB port can be used to control the Trace Affex CD-Artist. Depending on
the user's requirements, application programs used with the printer may vary from high end graphics to simple
page layout and word processing programs. Generally, when the print command is issued, the file to be printed
will be spooled to the hard drive allowing the printing to execute as a background operation, with other computer
operations returned to the user. Better performance will be attained if at least 100 MB of hard disc space and
128 MB of RAM are available on the computer. Applications using extensive graphics operations will require
substantially more memory based on the size of the images being printed. High end graphics professionals will
often require 200-400 MB of RAM in a PC.
HP printer drivers are included for Windows operating systems. Mac drivers can be obtained by calling Alea
Systems Technical Support at (301) 776-3754. No other special software is required.
14.2 Cable requirements
The Pingo Photo Rep is connected to the PC by three cables:
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Data Cable: One standard parallel cable: DB25M/Centronics 36M shielded or One Universal Serial Bus
cable (USB).
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Automation control serial cable: one cross-linked DB9 F/F cable to COM1
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CD Printer tray control serial cable: one cross-linked DB9 F/F cable to COM2
Note: If your system is only equipped with USB, you may use standard USB/Serial converters to convert USB to
serial port.
15. Unpacking and setting up the Pingo Rep
The Pingo Photo Rep system is shipped to you packed into three boxes. One wooden box holds the Robotics,
one wooden box holds the Head and a conventional carton box holds the CD Printer.
You should save the boxes after you have installed your Pingo Photo Rep. Our boxes and its packaging material
were designed and tested to ensure that your Pingo Photo Rep can endure rough treatment and still arrive in
working order.
We advise you to hold onto your box in case you ever need to return your Pingo Rep for any reason. If the Pingo
Rep or its components care improperly packed, the standard warranty is void.
Since, we cannot be held responsible for any damage that your Pingo Photo Rep may suffer during shipment,
we invite you to return it to your supplier by the best possible means of transportation.
We believe your Pingo Photo Rep will be most secure only if shipped in an Alea wooden box.
When you receive the Pingo Photo Rep, make sure that:
1 - the shipping box does not have dents or visible damages;
2 - what you have received is conforming to the packing list;
3 - there are no damages to the Pingo Photo Rep and/or its accessories.
In case of damages or if some parts are missing, contact immediately your supplier and/or your shipping agent.
To unpack the Pingo Rep main unit, take the top 6 screws out and remove the wooden lid. As shown below.
