Manuale d’uso / di manutenzione del prodotto PP-100 del fabbricante Epson
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User’s Guide 4113114-01.
Copyright and Trademarks 2 Copyright and Trademarks No part of this publication may be re produced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitte d in any form or by any means, electronic, m echanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without t he prior written perm ission of Seiko Epson Corporation.
Contents 3 Copyright and Trademarks Important Notice and Safety Instructions Important Note . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Important Safety Instructions . . .
Contents 4 Loading CDs/DVDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Making disc settings and creating labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Publishing discs .
Contents 5 Checking Product Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Using EPSON Total Disc Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents 6 Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Important Notice and Safety Instructions 7 Important Notice and Safety Instructions Important Note You may use the software to operate t he EPSON PP-100. You may use the EPSON PP-100 to copy materials onto disc, includ ing but not limited to CDs and DVDs.
Important Notice and Safety Instructions 8 ❏ If you use an extension cord with the product, make sure that the total ampere rating of the devices plugged into the ex tension cord does not exc eed the cord’s ampere rating.
Important Notice and Safety Instructions 9 ❏ Leave enough room around the product to allow for su fficient ventilation. ❏ Place the product near a wa ll outlet where the pl ug can be easily unplugged. Using the product Observe the following when using the product: ❏ Do not insert objects in the product.
Important Notice and Safety Instructions 10 ❏ Install the ink cartridge immediately after y ou remove it from its package. If you leave a cartridge unpacked for a long time before using it, normal printing may not be possible. ❏ Use the ink cartridge befor e the expiration date printed on its package.
Important Notice and Safety Instructions 11 Concerning incidental loss ar ising out of this product Should the expected results fr om this product, including bundl ed software, not be obtained, we can.
Important Notice and Safety Instructions 12 WARNING The connection of a non-shielded interface ca ble to this product will invalidate the EMC standards of this device. Yo u are cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by Seiko Epson Corpor ation could void your author ity to operate the equipment.
Using Your Software 13 Chapter 1 Using Your Software Adding the product Use the EPSON Total Disc Setup to add the product (CD/DVD pu blisher) to the computer. 1. Select Start - All Programs (or Programs ) - EPSON Total Disc Maker - EPSON Total Disc Setup .
Using Your Software 14 EPSON Total Disc Setup EPSON Total Disc Setup is a utility to register the produc t to the computer. Using EPSON Total Disc Maker New :For Ink Jet Print er New :For Ink Jet Prin.
Using Your Software 15 From Windows applications 1. Click Print or Print Setup in the File menu. 2. In the window th at appears, click Printer , Setup , Options , Preferences , or Properties . (Depending on your applic ation, you may need to click one or a combination of these buttons.
Using Your Software 16 Windows 2000: Click Start , point to Settin gs , and then select Control Panel . 2. Double-click the Add or Remo ve Prog rams icon. 3. Choose the software you want to uninstall from the list of programs. 4. Click Change/Remove .
Publishing Discs 17 Chapter 2 Publishing Discs Introduction This section guides you thr ough the procedures for creati ng and printing CDs/DVDs. Note: For information on CDs/DVDs, see the following sectio n. & See “Discs” on page 90. Turning power on/off This section describes how to turn on/off power.
Publishing Discs 18 ❏ The product may not be recognized by the compu ter when turning the power back on while fan is operating. In this case, disconnect the USB cable and connect it again.
Publishing Discs 19 You can create up to 100 CD s/DVDs at once without refi lling and taking out discs while publishing. To use this m ode, you need to place St acker 3 into the product. Note: This mode does not use Stacker 4. & See “Batch Mode” on page 40.
Publishing Discs 20 Show error mark on discs that experience errors If you check this check box, an error mark will be printed on any disc with a write error. This is useful to identify the disc which encountered the write error. The disc with the write error wi ll be ejected to different st ackers depending on the print mode.
Publishing Discs 21 ❏ Printing on rib area may re sult in ink sticking, di sc sticking, or color loss. ❏ Try to test print on a spare CD/DVD, and check th e printed surface af ter waiting for one full day, especially bef ore printing a large amount of CDs/DVDs.
Publishing Discs 22 ❏ The quality of the blank disc det ermines write quality. It is recommended to use only the specified disc type. ❏ It is recommended that you run a compare while writing data. ❏ Making a backup is recommended if the data is important.
Publishing Discs 23 Note: ❏ Do not open disc cover while runnin g a job (bus y indicator is flashing), unless t he application instructs to add or remove d iscs. This may affect write quality or print quality. Also, for safety reason, do not put your hands inside the pr oduct while bee ping as arm is still moving.
Publishing Discs 24 4. Load CDs/DVDs into Stacker 1 wit h the printable side facing up. c Caution: Do not load the discs above the red line mark ed on the stacker; o therwise, the discs or product may be damaged.
Publishing Discs 25 6. Close the disc cover. c Caution: ❏ Do not yank Stacker 4 when pulling it out to remove published discs. ❏ Do not remove Stacker 4 when the Stacker 4 LED is flashing fast. Discs may be damaged. ❏ Unlock the lock lever when u sing Stacker 4.
Publishing Discs 26 Publishing discs 2007/05/29 10:29 :21070511 u nlocked and chan ged The following instructions expl ain how to publish CDs/DVDs. Note: ❏ Be sure to let CDs and DVDs to dry completely before using them or touchin g the printed surface.
Publishing Discs 27 3. Select Standard Mode for Publish Mode..
Publishing Discs 28 4. Select the type of discs that you loaded into the stacker. 5. Click OK . Publishing Discs 1. Make the publish settings on the Publish screen of EP SON Total Disc Maker. For details, see Help for EPSON Total Disc Maker. Note: To access Help for EPSON Total Disc Maker, sele ct Help from the Help menu .
Publishing Discs 29 2. Click the Publish button. c Caution: ❏ Do not open the disc cover while the product is publishing discs, unless the app lication instructs to add or remove discs. This may affect write quality o r print quality. Also, do not put your hands inside the product while beeping as arm is still moving.
Publishing Discs 30 External Output Mode Loading CDs/DVDs Follow the steps below to load CDs/DVDs. 1. Open the disc cover. 2. Take out Stacker 1. 3. Fan a stack of discs to prevent them from st icking together. Be careful not to scratch the recording side of the disc.
Publishing Discs 31 4. Load CDs/DVDs into Stacker 1 wit h the printable side facing up. c Caution: Do not load the discs above the red line mark ed on the stacker; o therwise, the discs or product may be damaged.
Publishing Discs 32 6. Take out Stacker 2. 7. Fan a stack of discs to prevent them from st icking together. Be careful not to scratch the recording side of the disc.
Publishing Discs 33 9. Insert Stacker 2. 10. Close the disc cover. c Caution: ❏ Do not yank Stacker 4 when pulling it out to remove published discs. ❏ Do not remove Stacker 4 when the Stacker 4 LED is flashing fast. Discs may be damaged. ❏ Unlock the lock lever when u sing Stacker 4.
Publishing Discs 34 Making the stacker settings 1. Make sure the product is turned on, and the product and comput er are properly connected. 2. Click the Properties icon on the Publish screen of EPSON Total Disc Setup.
Publishing Discs 35 3. Select External Output Mode for Publish Mode..
Publishing Discs 36 4. Select the type of discs that you loaded into Stacker 1..
Publishing Discs 37 5. Select the type of discs that you loaded into Stacker 2. 6. Click OK . Making disc settings and creating labels After loading discs into t he stackers, access EPSO N Total Disc Maker to make settings for writing discs, and create the labels printed on the discs.
Publishing Discs 38 Publishing discs 2007/05/29 10:29 :21070511 u nlocked and chan ged The following instructions expl ain how to publish CDs/DVDs. Note: ❏ If the disc is ejected or not fed correctly when you start a CD/DVD print job, make sure you loaded the stacker properly.
Publishing Discs 39 2. Click the Publish button. c Caution: ❏ Do not open the disc cover while the product is publishing discs, unless the app lication instructs to add or remove d iscs. This may affect write quality or print quality. Also, for safety reason, do not put your hands inside the product while beeping as arm is still moving.
Publishing Discs 40 Batch Mode New :Only for model with this feature Loading CDs/DVDs Follow the steps below to load CDs/DVDs. 1. Open the disc cover. 2. Take out Stacker 1. 3. Fan a stack of discs to prevent them from st icking together. Be careful not to scratch the recording side of the disc.
Publishing Discs 41 4. Load CDs/DVDs into Stacker 1 wit h the printable side facing up. c Caution: Do not load the discs above the red line mark ed on the stacker; o therwise, the discs or product may be damaged.
Publishing Discs 42 6. Take out Stacker 2. 7. Fan a stack of discs to prevent them from st icking together. Be careful not to scratch the recording side of the disc.
Publishing Discs 43 9. Insert Stacker 2. 10. Insert Stacker 3. c Caution: ❏ Make sure that there are no discs in Stacke r 4 when using Stacker 3. ❏ When using Stacker 3, do not pull out Stacke r 4. Be sure to lock the lock lever located on Stacker 4 when you use Stacke r 3.
Publishing Discs 44 11. Close the disc cover. Making disc settings and creating labels After loading discs into t he stackers, access EPSO N Total Disc Maker to make settings for writing discs, and create the labels printed on the discs.
Publishing Discs 45 Making the stacker settings 1. Make sure that the product is turned on, and the product and com puter are properly connected. 2. Click the Properties icon on the Publish screen of E PSON Total Disc Maker or EPSON Total Disc Setup.
Publishing Discs 46 3. Select Batch Mode for Publish Mode..
Publishing Discs 47 4. Select the type of discs that you loaded into the stacker. 5. Click OK ..
Publishing Discs 48 Publishing Discs 1. Make the publish settings on the Publish screen of EP SON Total Disc Maker. For details, see Help for EPSON Total Disc Maker. Note: To access Help for EPSON Total Disc Maker, sele ct Help from the Help menu . 2.
Publishing Discs 49 Taking Out Discs Follow the steps below to take out the published discs from the stackers. 1. Open the disc cover, and take out the stacker. 2. Take out the published discs from the stacker. The output sta cker differs according to the publishing mode.
Publishing Discs 50 Canceling Publishing 2007/04/23 10:15 :54070402 u nlocked and chan ged If you need to cancel publishing, follow th e instructions below. When you start publishing, th e screen of EPSON Total Di sc Monitor appears on your computer screen.
Replacing Ink Cartridges 51 Chapter 3 Replacing Ink Cartridges Checking the Ink Cartridge Status Note: ❏ Epson cannot guarantee the quality o r reliability of non-genuine ink. If non-genuine ink cartridges are installed, the ink ca rtridge status may not be displayed.
Replacing Ink Cartridges 52 Precautions on Ink Cartridge Replacement 2007/03/23 09:39 :18070313 U nlocked and change d Read all the instructions in this se ction before replaci ng the ink cartridges. ❏ This product uses ink cartridges equipped with an IC chip that mo nitors the amount of ink used by each cartridge.
Replacing Ink Cartridges 53 ❏ Do not turn off the product or open ink cartridge co ver while loading ink (power light is flashing). Opening of covers ma y cause the ink to re-load, resulting in more of the ink being consumed. Replacing an Ink Cartridge Note: Do not open the ink cartridge packag e until you are ready to install it in th e product.
Replacing Ink Cartridges 54 Note: Wait for 4 seconds or more before removing the ink cartridge. 3. Push the expended cartri dge so the cartridge is slightly pushed out. (If the ink in the cartridge is low, it is indicated by a flashing ink cartridge light.
Replacing Ink Cartridges 55 c Caution: ❏ Do not touch the green IC chip on the side of the cartridge. This can damage the ink cartridge. ❏ Always install an ink cartridge immediately after removing the old cartridge. If the cartridge is not installed promptly, the print h ead may dry out and be unab le to print.
Replacing Ink Cartridges 56 7. When you are finished replacing cart ridges, close the ink cartridge cover..
Maintainin g Your Product 57 Chapter 4 Maintaining Your Product Checking the Print Head Nozzles 2007/02/22 17:07 :16Unlock ed and changed. If you find that the printout is unexpectedly faint or that do ts are missing, you may be able to identify the problem by c hecking the prin t head nozzles.
Maintainin g Your Product 58 If any segment of the prin ted lines is missing, as s hown below, this could mean a clogged ink nozzle or a misaligned print head. & See “Cleaning the Pr int Head” on page 58 & See “Aligning the Print Head” on page 60 Cleaning the Print Head New :Depen ds on model.
Maintainin g Your Product 59 Using the Head Cleaning utility Follow the steps below to clean the print head using the H ead Cleaning utility. 1. Make sure the product is turned on. 2. Make sure that no lights are indicating errors, and t hat the disc cover is closed.
Maintainin g Your Product 60 Using the product buttons Follow the steps below to clean t he print head using t he product buttons. 1. Make sure the product is turned on. 2. Make sure that no lights are indicating errors, and t hat the disc cover is closed.
Maintainin g Your Product 61 3. Access the printer driver. See “Accessing the prin ter driver” on page 14. 4. Click the Utility tab, then click the Print Head Alignment button.
Maintainin g Your Product 62 c Caution: ❏ Never use alcohol or thinner to clean the product. These chemicals can dama ge the product. ❏ Take care to prevent water from getting inside th e product. If moisture, dirt, or othe r matter gets inside of the product, besides affecting print qua lity, it may cause the electric circuits to short.
Maintainin g Your Product 63 4. Place the stacker back in the position. c Caution: ❏ Be careful to keep water away from the electronic components. ❏ Do not spray the inside of the product with lubricants. ❏ Unsuitable oils can damage t he mechanism.
Maintainin g Your Product 64 5. Place the filter s back in position. 6. Tighten the screws to cl ose the filter covers. Transporting Your Product If you need to transport your product some dist ance, carefully prep are and repack it. Be sure to use the original box and packing materials.
Maintainin g Your Product 65 6. Attach the protective material s to both sides of the product. 7. Repack the product and accesso ries in the original box. Note: ❏ Keep the product level during tr ansport. ❏ Be sure to remove the protective materials a nd tape from the product before using it again.
Troubleshooting 66 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Diagnosing the Problem Troubleshooting product problems is best handled in two steps: first diagnose the problem, then apply likely solutions unt il the problem is fixed.
Troubleshooting 67 : on, : off, : flashing, : flashing f ast Error associated with cover Error associated with disc transfer Lights Conditions/Remedies Power Busy Error Ink Stacker 1234 Disc cove r or ink cartr idge cover open Close co vers.
Troubleshooting 68 Disc transf er error T ur n of f the product and remo ve the disc. If the same error occurs frequently, contact your dealer. Arm failed to release disc Turn off the product and remove disc. Do not remove disc from the arm by hand if arm is picking up the disc.
Troubleshooting 69 Error associated with stacker Lights Conditions/Remedies Power Busy Error Ink Stacker 1234 Stacker 3 is inserted for Standard Mode or External Output Mode Remove Stacker 3. Stacker 1 is not correctly inse rted Make sure that Stacker 1 is correctly i nserted.
Troubleshooting 70 Error associated with ink Lights Conditions/Remedies Power Busy Error Ink Stacker 1234 Ink low Obtain a replacement ink cartridge. To determine which cartridge is nearly expended, check the ink cartridge status. See “Checking the Ink Cartridge Status” on page 51.
Troubleshooting 71 Error associated with product Lights Conditions/Remedies Power Busy Error Ink Stacker 1234 Ink pad full Please have an authorized Epson service center service the ink pad right away. The pad is full and th e unit can no longe r function.
Troubleshooting 72 Error associated with drive Lights Conditions/Remedies Power Busy Error Ink Stacker 1234 Drive tray open/close error Turn off the product and check inside for any objects. Also, unplug the power cable to clear the error. Then, publish the disc again.
Troubleshooting 73 Other error EPSON Total Disc Monitor If a problem occurs while printing, an error message will appear in the EPSON Total Disc Monitor window. If an error message appears indica ting the parts inside the product are near the end of their service life or the waste ink pad in the product is saturated.
Troubleshooting 74 When you access EPSON Total Disc Moni tor, the follow ing window appears: EPSON Total Disc Monitor provi des the following information: ❏ Job list: You can check a list of jobs (up to 1000 for Unfinished J ob and 50 for Finis hed Job) and its information, and also you can c ancel, pause, and restar t unfinished jobs.
Troubleshooting 75 Horizontal banding ❏ Make sure the printabl e side of the disc is fa ce up in the Stacker. ❏ Run the Head Cleaning utility to clear any clo gged ink nozzles. & See “Cleaning the Prin t Head” on page 58. ❏ Use ink cartridges within six m onths after opening the packages.
Troubleshooting 76 ❏ Use genuine Epson ink cartridges. ❏ Check the H ink light. If the light is flashing, replace the appropriate ink cartridge. & See “Replacing an In k Cartridge” on page 53. ❏ Make sure the label type select ed in the printer dr iver is appropriate fo r the type of disc loaded in the product.
Troubleshooting 77 ❏ If you have just replaced an ink cartridge, make sure the date on the box has not expired. If you have not us ed the product for a long time, replace the ink cartridges. & See “Replacing an In k Cartridge” on page 53. Blurry or smeared printout ❏ Use genuine Epson ink cartridges.
Troubleshooting 78 Incorrect margins ❏ Check the Inner/Outer Diameter settings in your applicat ion. Make sure that the margins are within the pr intable area of the disc. & See “Printabl e area” on page 92. ❏ Make sure the printer driver settings are approp riate for the label size you are using.
Troubleshooting 79 ❏ If you print continuously fo r an extended period, the disc may tempor arily stop feeding or the printing may pause for a while. Thi s is to slow down the printing speed and prevent the product mechanism from overheati ng and being damaged.
Troubleshooting 80 Multiple discs feed ❏ Make sure the disc stack fits un der the red line on the stacker. ❏ Make sure none of the discs are damaged. ❏ Remove the stack of discs and make sure that the discs are not too thin. & See “Discs” on page 90.
Troubleshooting 81 ❏ The printable side of the discs are face up in the stacker. ❏ The stack of discs was fanned before loading. ❏ The stack of discs is not loaded abov e the red line on the stacker. ❏ The number of discs in the stac ker does not exceed the limit specif ied for that disc.
Troubleshooting 82 Lights came on and then went out The product’s voltage may not matc h the outlet rating. Turn of f the product and unplug it immediately. Then ch eck the label on the back of the product. c Caution: If the voltage does not match, DO NOT PLUG YOUR PRODUCT BACK IN.
Troubleshooting 83 ❏ Are you using a USB hub? The USB cable s hould be connected di rectly between the PC and the product. When installing the software, make sure to turn the product off; th en start installation. Ink Pad Nearly Full message is displayed by the software Ink pad is nearly full.
Where To Get Help 84 Appendix A Where To Get Help New :See comments to select sections you need. The word "other" indicates products except for inkjet, SPC, Page, and SIDM.
Where To Get Help 85 This site will provide the end user with access to t he latest drivers and FAQs. Help for Users in the Europe (EMEA) Contacts f or inf or mation, suppor t, and services are: W eb site URL: http://www .
Product Informatio n 86 Appendix B Product Information Product Parts and Control Panel Functions New :Dep ends o n model Product Parts a. Ink cartridge cover: Secures the ink cartridge s. Open only when installin g or replacing ink cartridges. b. Control Panel: Use th e button and monitor th e lights to control your product.
Product Informatio n 87 c Caution: Before opening the disc remover cover, be su re to unplug the powe r cable from the wall outlet. Be sure to attach this cover while in use. e. AC inlet: Plug in the power cord. f. USB connector: Connects a USB cable from your computer to the prod uct.
Product Informatio n 88 Control Panel Buttons Lights k. Arm: Transports discs. l. Stacker 1: Use Stacker 1 as a disc input stacker. Holds up to 50 discs. m. Stacker 2: Use Stacker 2 as a disc input or output stacker. Holds up to 50 discs. n. Lock lever: Use this lever to lock or unlock Stacker 4.
Product Informatio n 89 For details on error status, se e the following instructions. & See page 66. Ink and Disc Ink cartridges New :Depends on model (See Spec) You can use the following in k car.
Product Informatio n 90 Discs New :Depe nds on model (See Spec) Epson offers the specified CD-R and DVD-R discs for all your printing needs. System Requirements For using the product New :Depends on model (See Spec) Windows requirements To use this product, you must have any of the following Wind ows operating systems installed.
Product Informatio n 91 Technical Specifications Disc New :Depends on model (See Spec) Note: ❏ Since the quality of any particular brand or type of disc may be changed by the manufacturer at any time, Epson cannot attest to the quality of any brand or type of disc.
Product Informatio n 92 ❏ Avoid storing under high temper atures and high humidity, which may result in blurriness and stickiness of the printing surface. ❏ When storing, keep the disc in its disc case and avoid letting film or cards touch the printing surface.
Product Informatio n 93 c Caution: ❏ Make sure to set the inner diameter and the outer diameter with in the areas sho wn above. Printing on sections outside the printable area may damag e your CD/DVD drive. ❏ The EPSON Total Disc Maker can set between in ner diameter of 18 mm to outer diameter of 119.
Product Informatio n 94 c Caution: ❏ Epson recommends the use of genuine Epson ink cartridges. Other produ cts not manufactured by Epson may cause damage that is not covered by Epson’s warranties, and under certain circumstance s , may cause erratic behavior.
Product Informatio n 95 Note: Check the label on the back of the product for its voltage. Environmental New :Depends on model (See Spec) *1 Without condensa tion Standards and approvals New :Depends o.
Product Informatio n 96 Lifetime Epson estimates lifetime for components of this pr oduct to be as follows: Expected Lifetime: Ink pad life: About 30,000 discs printed Burner life: About 16,000 to 40,000 discs burned The product's ink pad is expect ed to become saturated and need replacing after printing about 30,000 discs.
Index 97 A Aligning print head , 60 B Banding , 75 , 76 Blurry prints , 77 C Cable connector , 87 Canceling printing , 50 CD/DVD printable a rea , 92 printing , 22 , 30 , 40 publishing , 26 , 38 , 44 .
Index 98 correcting , 61 Printing canceling , 50 Print quality, improving , 74 Print speed, increasing , 78 Problems banding , 75 , 76 blurry prints , 77 diagnosing , 66 incorrect characters , 77 inco.
Un punto importante, dopo l’acquisto del dispositivo (o anche prima di acquisto) è quello di leggere il manuale. Dobbiamo farlo per diversi motivi semplici:
Se non hai ancora comprato il Epson PP-100 è un buon momento per familiarizzare con i dati di base del prodotto. Prime consultare le pagine iniziali del manuale d’uso, che si trova al di sopra. Dovresti trovare lì i dati tecnici più importanti del Epson PP-100 - in questo modo è possibile verificare se l’apparecchio soddisfa le tue esigenze. Esplorando le pagine segenti del manuali d’uso Epson PP-100 imparerai tutte le caratteristiche del prodotto e le informazioni sul suo funzionamento. Le informazioni sul Epson PP-100 ti aiuteranno sicuramente a prendere una decisione relativa all’acquisto.
In una situazione in cui hai già il Epson PP-100, ma non hai ancora letto il manuale d’uso, dovresti farlo per le ragioni sopra descritte. Saprai quindi se hai correttamente usato le funzioni disponibili, e se hai commesso errori che possono ridurre la durata di vita del Epson PP-100.
Tuttavia, uno dei ruoli più importanti per l’utente svolti dal manuale d’uso è quello di aiutare a risolvere i problemi con il Epson PP-100. Quasi sempre, ci troverai Troubleshooting, cioè i guasti più frequenti e malfunzionamenti del dispositivo Epson PP-100 insieme con le istruzioni su come risolverli. Anche se non si riesci a risolvere il problema, il manuale d’uso ti mostrerà il percorso di ulteriori procedimenti – il contatto con il centro servizio clienti o il servizio più vicino.
