Plextor PlexWriter 48/24/48U, Installation And User Manual

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Section 3. Using Your PlexWriter
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CAUTION : We recommend using a “non-toxic” marker, such as a Sharpie
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pen, that
conforms to the ASTM D-4236 standard. Some permanent markers will damage the
media. Also, do not press too hard when writing on the disc.
Cleaning Discs
For proper read and write performance, your CD-R, CD-RW, and CD-ROM discs
must be clean. Trying to record on a dirty disc may result in a failed session and ruin
the disc.
To clean the disc, wipe the disc using a clean, soft cotton cloth to remove surface dirt
such as fingerprints. Use a straight-line motion, wiping from the center out. Do not
wipe the disc in a circular motion.
Figure 6: Wipe the Disc from the Center Outward
HINT: Keep your discs in jewel cases at all times to prevent them from becoming dirty
or damaged.
Using the Writing Speed Indicator
When you are writing to a CD or CD-RW disc, the color and blink rate of the front-
panel LED indicator indicate the speed of writing, as follows:
LED blink interval in
milliseconds Write speed
Amber, 40 ms 41–48X CD-R;
or Ultra-Speed (24X) CD-RW
Amber, 80 ms 32–40X CD-R;
or High-Speed (10X) CD-RW
Amber, 150 ms 4–31X CD-R;
or Normal Speed (4X) CD-RW
Green blinking BURN-Proof working