I previously identified and posted the procedure to print directly to discs using the HP D5160 printer for EMC-7 and 9. Recently I purchased MYDVD10 Premier and like others discovered that once again the HP printers were left out of the label program. After a few days of trial and error I have found a procedure that works. I even uninstalled and reinstalled MYDVD10 premiere to verify the process. I hope it helps everyone here. I suggest that you print this post to make it easier to follow
The following procedure will allow you to print directly to disc on the HP Photosmart D-5160 printer using Roxio's label Creator.
This procedure was figured out using the label creator provided with MYDVD10 Premier. I expect that it should also work with EMC-10. The procedures were also done on Windows XP, therefore, it should work on Vista but file locations may be different.
You will be creating two page files (printing specs for labelor) using Microsoft Wordpad.
A: Create First Page File Using Word Pad
1. Open WordPad
Depress Start
Depress Run
Type Wordpad
Depress OK (wordpad launches)
2. In Word Pad copy and paste OR Type (exactly) the following:
[Page Description]
/* Printer prefrences = (that line only)*/
Name= stringRef:HP-D5160 Not Printing Hub
Paper Height = 5.125
Paper Width = 5.125
Number of Views = 1
; 1 for print directly to disc
Print Type = 1
[View Info 1]
View Type = Disc
[Disc Info 1]
Offset = 6.323 6.425
Inner Radius = 2.05
Outer Radius = 5.8
3. Save The file to the Desktop
In wordpad Depress File
Depress Save (Save Screen opens)
In Save In Location select Desktop from Dropdown choices
In File Name type: HP D5160
In File Type select Rich Text Format (RTF)
Depress Save (save screen closes)
In Wordpad Depress File
Depress Exit
4. Rename Saved File
On your desktop locate the file DP 5160.rtf
Right Click on the file
Select Rename (name highlights)
Change the RTF Extension to JWP
File name becomes DP 5160.jwp
B: Create Second Page File Using Word Pad
1. Open WordPad
Depress Start
Depress Run
Type Wordpad
Depress OK (wordpad launches)
2. In Word Pad copy and paste OR Type (exactly) the following:
[Page Description]
/* Printer prefrences = (that line only)*/
Name= stringRef:HP-D5160 Printing Center Hub
Paper Height = 5.125
Paper Width = 5.125
Number of Views = 1
; 1 for print directly to disc
Print Type = 1
[View Info 1]
View Type = Disc
[Disc Info 1]
Offset = 6.323 6.425
Inner Radius = 1.06
Outer Radius = 5.8
3. Save The file to the Desktop
In wordpad Depress File
Depress Save (Save Screen opens)
In Save In Location select Desktop from Dropdown choices
In File Name type: HP D5160 Hub
In File Type select Rich Text Format (RTF)
Depress Save (save screen closes)
In Wordpad Depress File
Depress Exit
4. Rename Saved File
On your desktop locate the file DP 5160 Hub.rtf
Right Click on the file
Select Rename (name highlights)
Change the RTF Extension to JWP
File name becomes DP 5160 Hub.jwp
C: Move Page Files to Label Creator Page File Folder (procedure for XP Vista may be different)
1. Open My Computer
2. Open Label Creator Page File Folder
Usually in C:\Program Files\Roxio\Label Creator 10\Page Files
3. Drag DP 5160.jwp from desktop to Page file folder
4. Drag DP 5160 Hup from desktop to Page File Folder
5. Close Page File Folder
Depress red X
D: Start Roxio Label Program
E: Design Label
F: Print Directly to Disc on HP D5160 Printer
1. In Label Creator Depress File
2. Depress Print (Print Window Opens)
3. In Print Window Printer Settings: Select HP Photosmart D5100 Series
NOTE: If you have not previously done so, Calibrate your Printer by depressing Calibrate and follow instructions
My settings under the calibrate were TOP: IJ Bottom: IJ Left: J Right: J
7. In Print Window Media Section Select Print to Disc from drop down menu
8. In Print Window Paper Type Select on of the following from the drop down menu
HP-D5160 Printing Center Hub (will print to center spindle)
HP-D5160 NOT Printing Center Hub (will NOT print to center spindle - Most audio CDs)
NOTE: Print Windows Print Preview Screen looks bad. Ignore it. This is why you selected preview before printing in printer properties.
9. In Print Window Depress OK (Window opens telling you to load disc in printer unless selected don't show me again on previous job)
10. Load Disc in Printer and depress OK (Print Preview Window Opens)
11. In Print Preview Window Depress Start Printing (window closes)
NOTE: ON YOUR PRINTER you may have to depress the flashing print button
That's it. When you want to print more labels direct to disc just follow steps in Sections D - F. If you are printing more than one label and haven't closed the label creator program, you may be able to skip some steps as the printer settings should hold (they did for me).
It should also be noted that I am using Memorex Printable DVD and CDs. However, this procedure should work no matter what brand of printable discs you are using.
ROXIO: If you are not in some handshake agreement with EPSON preventing you from showing other print to disc printers feel free to use this procedure and/or page files in a future update. I know It will keep many of your customers happy.
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I previously identified and posted the procedure to print directly to discs using the HP D5160 printer for EMC-7 and 9. Recently I purchased MYDVD10 Premier and like others discovered that once again the HP printers were left out of the label program. After a few days of trial and error I have found a procedure that works. I even uninstalled and reinstalled MYDVD10 premiere to verify the process. I hope it helps everyone here. I suggest that you print this post to make it easier to follow
The following procedure will allow you to print directly to disc on the HP Photosmart D-5160 printer using Roxio's label Creator.
This procedure was figured out using the label creator provided with MYDVD10 Premier. I expect that it should also work with EMC-10. The procedures were also done on Windows XP, therefore, it should work on Vista but file locations may be different.
You will be creating two page files (printing specs for labelor) using Microsoft Wordpad.
A: Create First Page File Using Word Pad
1. Open WordPad
Depress Start
Depress Run
Type Wordpad
Depress OK (wordpad launches)
2. In Word Pad copy and paste OR Type (exactly) the following:
[Page Description]
/* Printer prefrences = (that line only)*/
Name= stringRef:HP-D5160 Not Printing Hub
Paper Height = 5.125
Paper Width = 5.125
Number of Views = 1
; 1 for print directly to disc
Print Type = 1
[View Info 1]
View Type = Disc
[Disc Info 1]
Offset = 6.323 6.425
Inner Radius = 2.05
Outer Radius = 5.8
3. Save The file to the Desktop
In wordpad Depress File
Depress Save (Save Screen opens)
In Save In Location select Desktop from Dropdown choices
In File Name type: HP D5160
In File Type select Rich Text Format (RTF)
Depress Save (save screen closes)
In Wordpad Depress File
Depress Exit
4. Rename Saved File
On your desktop locate the file DP 5160.rtf
Right Click on the file
Select Rename (name highlights)
Change the RTF Extension to JWP
File name becomes DP 5160.jwp
B: Create Second Page File Using Word Pad
1. Open WordPad
Depress Start
Depress Run
Type Wordpad
Depress OK (wordpad launches)
2. In Word Pad copy and paste OR Type (exactly) the following:
[Page Description]
/* Printer prefrences = (that line only)*/
Name= stringRef:HP-D5160 Printing Center Hub
Paper Height = 5.125
Paper Width = 5.125
Number of Views = 1
; 1 for print directly to disc
Print Type = 1
[View Info 1]
View Type = Disc
[Disc Info 1]
Offset = 6.323 6.425
Inner Radius = 1.06
Outer Radius = 5.8
3. Save The file to the Desktop
In wordpad Depress File
Depress Save (Save Screen opens)
In Save In Location select Desktop from Dropdown choices
In File Name type: HP D5160 Hub
In File Type select Rich Text Format (RTF)
Depress Save (save screen closes)
In Wordpad Depress File
Depress Exit
4. Rename Saved File
On your desktop locate the file DP 5160 Hub.rtf
Right Click on the file
Select Rename (name highlights)
Change the RTF Extension to JWP
File name becomes DP 5160 Hub.jwp
C: Move Page Files to Label Creator Page File Folder (procedure for XP Vista may be different)
1. Open My Computer
2. Open Label Creator Page File Folder
Usually in C:\Program Files\Roxio\Label Creator 10\Page Files
3. Drag DP 5160.jwp from desktop to Page file folder
4. Drag DP 5160 Hup from desktop to Page File Folder
5. Close Page File Folder
Depress red X
D: Start Roxio Label Program
E: Design Label
F: Print Directly to Disc on HP D5160 Printer
1. In Label Creator Depress File
2. Depress Print (Print Window Opens)
3. In Print Window Printer Settings: Select HP Photosmart D5100 Series
NOTE: If you have not previously done so, Calibrate your Printer by depressing Calibrate and follow instructions
My settings under the calibrate were TOP: IJ Bottom: IJ Left: J Right: J
4. In Print Window Printer Settings Depress Properties (Printer Properties Window Opens)
5. Make Printer Properties as follows:
Print Quality: Best
Paper Type: HP Inkjet Printable CD/DVD
Paper Source: CD/DVD Tray
Landscape
Size: CD/DVD 120mm
Print at Actual Size
Show Preview Before Printing
6. Depress OK (printer properties window closes)
7. In Print Window Media Section Select Print to Disc from drop down menu
8. In Print Window Paper Type Select on of the following from the drop down menu
HP-D5160 Printing Center Hub (will print to center spindle)
HP-D5160 NOT Printing Center Hub (will NOT print to center spindle - Most audio CDs)
NOTE: Print Windows Print Preview Screen looks bad. Ignore it. This is why you selected preview before printing in printer properties.
9. In Print Window Depress OK (Window opens telling you to load disc in printer unless selected don't show me again on previous job)
10. Load Disc in Printer and depress OK (Print Preview Window Opens)
11. In Print Preview Window Depress Start Printing (window closes)
NOTE: ON YOUR PRINTER you may have to depress the flashing print button
That's it. When you want to print more labels direct to disc just follow steps in Sections D - F. If you are printing more than one label and haven't closed the label creator program, you may be able to skip some steps as the printer settings should hold (they did for me).
It should also be noted that I am using Memorex Printable DVD and CDs. However, this procedure should work no matter what brand of printable discs you are using.
ROXIO: If you are not in some handshake agreement with EPSON preventing you from showing other print to disc printers feel free to use this procedure and/or page files in a future update. I know It will keep many of your customers happy.
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