PowerPro II
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CopyPro PowerPro II
Printing CD Labels
For those new to the PowerPro II CD printer, CopyPro recommends experimenting with a
single CD and using a label design that only covers part of the CD (for example a vertical
bar). This allows repeated prints on the CD (by rotating the CD) and observing changes
made by adjusting the printer driver and label software settings.
Many printing issues can be resolved with adjustment of strobe setting, media type, or
graphics. For printing questions please contact your PowerPro dealer, if possible save
label file in question for review.
Guidelines using appropriate ribbon, media, and graphics
1)
Use of appropriate CD-R media for the thermal transfer printing
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Silver media works best with a black ribbon
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White thermal transfer type media with a smooth surface works best with color
ribbon
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White inkjet type media with a rough surface will not provide good results
2)
Use of appropriate strobe setting (which controls the darkness or lightness of the
label) for the type of CD-R media and label design
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PowerPro II printer driver software's "Auto" strobe setting should work with most
media
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If label is too light try increasing the strobe setting in increments of 5 until label
has best appearance. If printing does not improve try another brand of CD-R
media.
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If label is too dark light try decreasing the strobe setting in increments of 5 until
label has best appearance. If printing does not improve try another brand of CD-
R media. Typical strobe settings: Silver media 15, and white coated media 18
3)
Use of appropriate text or graphics that are within the range of printer capabilities,
labels that print best include:
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Text only, line art, and clip art
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Mixed text and graphics
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Photos with limited range of colors
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Spot colors
4)
Labels that may not print properly are:
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Large single color or revered out text or graphics
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Photos with wide range of color gradient
