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5. Single Master and Multi Master Modes
There are two ways to make copies using the autoloader:
Single Master Mode:
This mode requires that a single master disc is loaded onto the hard drive prior to initiating
the duplication process. This mode is ideal if your job involves one or very few master
disc(s).
Multi Master Mode (Batch Mode):
This mode does not require you to manually pre-load your master onto the HDD. Simply
place the master disc(s) on top of the corresponding stack of blank discs needed for that
particular job. This mode is ideal if you have numerous master discs and fewer copies for
each master disc.
The Multi Master mode uses the Reserve partition to temporarily store the content of the
current master disc for duplication purpose. Once the task is complete and a new master
disc has been detected, the reserve partition's content (of previous master disc) will be
replaced with the content of the new master disc.
You can tell immediately which mode you are in by looking at any of the Copy or Test menus:
The (SM) indicates Single Master Mode, and the (MM) indicates Multi Master Mode.
For example, if you need to make:
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5 copies of job A
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6 copies of job B
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7 copies of job C
Under Multi Master Mode, you would need to follow the below steps:
1. Make sure the Input Spindle is empty.
2. Place 7 blank discs for job C first on the input spindle.
3. Place the master disc for job C on top of the stacked blank discs for job C.
4. Place 6 blank discs for job B on top of the master disc for job C.
5. Place the master disc for job B on top of the stacked blank discs for job B.
6. Place 5 blank discs for job A on top of the master disc for job B.
7. Place the master disc for job A on top of the stacked blank discs for Job A.
Duplicator 2.20
1. Copy (SM)
Duplicator 2.20
1. Copy (MM)
