Canon CD-R, Print Manual

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Printing on CD-Rs/DVD-Rs
(CD-R Direct Print)

The CD-R Tray (supplied) allows the printing of images on CD-Rs or DVD-Rs (printable discs). The “CD-

LabelPrint” software provided on the 

Setup Software & User’s Guide CD-ROM

 edits and further processes the 

images for printing.

Items to Prepare

The following items will be needed to print on CD-Rs or DVD-Rs:

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CD-Rs or DVD-Rs (Printable Discs)

Prepare a 12 cm/8 cm size CD-R/DVD-R having a label surface that is compatible with ink-jet printing.

A “printable disc” differs from regular CD-Rs or DVD-Rs in that its printing surface has been specially 
processed to be printed on by an ink-jet printer.

Cautions When Printing on CD-Rs/DVD-Rs

Read the following cautions and instructions when printing on CD-Rs or DVD-Rs:

• Be sure to use the CD-R Tray which is supplied with this printer, and has a “B” on the upper side.

• Do not print on CD-Rs/DVD-Rs that are not compatible with ink-jet printing. The ink may not dry 

and will prevent subsequent use.

• Do not print on the CD-Rs/DVD-Rs’ recording surface. Doing so might prevent the reading of data 

recorded on CD-Rs/DVD-Rs.

• Hold CD-Rs/DVD-Rs by their edges. Take care not to touch either the label surface (printing 

surface) or recording surface.

• Be sure to remove any dirt from the CD-R Tray before placing CD-Rs/DVD-Rs on the CD-R Tray. 

Use of the CD-R Tray in this state may scratch the recording surface of CD-Rs/DVD-Rs.

• Only print on CD-Rs/DVD-Rs after having recorded data. Printing before recording data may result 

in fingerprints, dirt or scratches on the CD-R/DVD-R causing recording errors.

• After printing, allow the printing surface to dry naturally. Avoid using hairdryers or direct sunlight to 

dry the ink. Also, do not touch the printing surface until the ink has dried.

• Do not attach the CD-R Tray while the printer is in operation (POWER lamp is blinking).
• Do not remove the CD-R Tray while printing on CD-Rs/DVD-Rs. Doing so may damage the printer, 

the CD-R Tray or CD-R/DVD-R.

• Do not get dirt on, or scratch the reflectors on the CD-R Tray. If the reflectors on the CD-R Tray 

become dirty, wipe the reflector plate clean with a soft, dry cloth taking care not to scratch the plate.

CD-R Tray

(“B” is molded on the upper side)

8 cm CD-R Adapter

(when printing on only 

8 cm CD-Rs)