Acronova NK50V User Manual

Acronova Equipment

Installation Guide

Nimbie Sidekick NK50V

Disc Caddy Autoloader

TARTED

Congratulations on purchasing the Nimbie Sidekick NK50V Disc Caddy Autoloader.
NK50V is a state-of-the-art automated disc loader, which requires an Epson Direct-on-
Disc printer and software to operate.

NK50V has a 100 discs or more capacity for automated publishing using software such
as PrintCD, Windows Painter, PhotoShop, Illustrator, CorelDraw and many others.

Please read this manual carefully before using NK50V. This user guide contains all the
information on its operation and maintenance. For additional information please visit
our website. We value your comments and suggestions and thank you for your
purchase.

Package Contents

Before opening the package, carefully inspect for any damage. If there is any sign of
damage, contact the shipping company and your local dealer immediately.

Save the packing materials in case you need to ship or return your product. The
original packaging will ensure the product is protected during transportation. Returning
goods without the original packaging may not protect the product during transportation,
and will void your warranty.

Once you have removed all the parts included with your package please check to see if
any pieces are missing or damaged. If any part is missing or damaged, contact your
local dealer immediately.

The items listed below should be included in the package:

• One Nimbie Sidekick NK50V (with a disc caddy in it)
• Three extension rods
• One power adapter
• Power cord for power adapter
• One USB cable for NK50V to PC
• One disc caddy as replacement
• One Installation disc
• One stand set
• One assembly guide for stand set
• One installation guide / operation manual

A Look at NK50V

Extension Rods:
Attach extension rods on the disc loader for 100-disc operation.

Disc Loader:
Stack the printable discs in this loader
(printable side up).

Output Ramp:
Labeled discs will exit from this slot.

LED Indicator:

Steady-Green:

Ready

Flashing-Green:

Busy

Flashing Red:

Error

Loader Cable (NK50V to Disc Loader):
Ensure cable attached at all times

Latches to Printer (one at each side of NK50V):
These latches shall be inserted into the notches on Epson printer where the front
tray shall be attached when labeling discs (refer to Epson printer user manual).

NSTALLATION

ROCEDURES

Install Epson Device Driver and software

Do not attach NK50V on Epson printer.

Connect Epson printer to PC and complete the installation of Epson printer's
device driver and software.

Insert the front tray to the upper notch on Epson
printer (with a CD symbol by it) for disc-labeling
operation.

Set up Epson printer for CD/DVD printing by
following the steps below:
• Click “Start” > “Settings” > “Printer and Fax”.
• Right-click on the Epson printer and choose

“Property”.

• Click “Printer Settings” to launch the “Printing Preferences” window.
• Under Paper Options, select CD/DVD in both the Source and the Type fields.

Make sure Epson printer itself works fine by running Epson software and manually
label a few discs.

Note:
In case of label misaligned or color mismatched, please refer to Epson
manual troubleshooting.

Remove Epson Printer Parts

For NK50V to attach on, both the front cover and the
front tray shall be removed from Epson printer (refer
to Epson user manual):

Open the front cover and remove the front tray
by lifting it at a 45-degree angle and pulling it
outward gently.

Hold the front cover at sides and press its
center downward with thumbs. Concave the
front cover to loosen the latches until the cover
can be removed from the printer.

Note:
Keep the front tray and the front cover in
case you may need printer service.

Assemble the stand set

For your convenience, NK50V comes with stand
set. Please follow the stand assembly guide to get
it assembled.

Attach NK50V onto Epson printer

The figure to the right illustrates a complete NK50V system sitting on stand set. Follow
the steps below to attach NK50V onto Epson printer:

Turn NK50V on. Wait until the initialization is
complete and the indicator lit up steady-green.

Close all software programs.

Use the USB cable that comes with Epson printer
to connect it to NK50V.

Use the USB cable that comes with NK50V to
connect it to PC.

Place Epson printer on Printer Stand.

Note:
Stand set with NK50V and Epson printer should be placed on a fairly level
surface, flat and firm enough to support the unit and discs.

Tilt NK50V roughly 45 degrees and carefully align the latches on NK50V to the
upper notches on the printer. Insert the latches into the notches to the end. Then,
lay down the NK50V to have it sit on the stand set.

Get a cakebox of 100-disc capacity and place it in front of NK50V to receive output
discs.

Install NK50V Device Driver and Utility Software for NK50V

NK50V device driver and utility software MyNK50V are included in the installation disc
that comes with NK50V. Follow the steps below to complete the installation:

Insert the installation disc into an available optical drive on PC.

After the Main Menu is launched, click Install and follow the on-screen instructions
to get NK50V device driver and utility software MyNK50V installed.

Note:
For Windows Vista user, click Run SETUP.EXE on AutoPlay window to start
installation. When the User Account Control screen pops up, click Continue.

After the utility software MyNK50V installation is complete, a “MyNK50V” shortcut
shall appear on desktop.

Remove the installation disc and keep it safe for future use.

Should above procedure failed to get the device driver installed, follow the steps below
instead:

Close all software on PC.

Turn off NK50V and disconnect its USB cable from PC.

Turn NK50V on. After initialization complete, connect its USB cable to PC.

When Windows System alerts you with “Found New Hardware”, browse the NK50V
installation CD and choose ACAL764.inf as the device driver.

To make sure NK50V device driver has been successfully installed, go to Windows
Device Manager and look for NK50V autoloader device in it.

NK50V

YSTEM

PERATIONS

Check Cable Connections

The block diagram below illustrates a NK50V system. Check up the cable connections
among the NK50V, the printer and the PC.

How to turn on NK50V system

Follow the steps below to turn on NK50V system:

Make sure Epson printer and NK50V are turned off.

Turn on PC. Do not launch MyNK50V utility software.

Note:
In case MyNK50V is still running, close it by clicking the “Stop NK50V” button on
the Main Menu.

Turn on Epson printer and wait until initialization is complete. The indicator on the
printer shall light up steady-green.

Note:
Printer may take up to one minute till initialization is complete.

Turn on NK50V and wait until initialization is complete. The indicator shall light up
steady-green.

At this moment, the system is hardware ready. You can connect the USB cable
from NK50Y to the PC.

Note:
During the whole process, in case there is red light on the printer, please turn off
NK50V and wait for one minute before turn it on again. Refer to Epson user
manual for LED indicator definitions and troubleshooting.

How to turn off NK50V System

Follow the steps below to turn off NK50V system:

Click the Stop NK50V button on Main Menu of MyNK50V.

Close MyNK50V.

Turn off NK50V.

Turn off Epson printer.

Turn off the PC.

UserGuide-NK50V-110524.odt, Manual: v3.00, Part #: 712-NK50-9AC6-6

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