CX-1 Disc Publisher For Microsoft Windows® 2000 & XP Users Manual Microboards Technology LLC Version 1.
• Introduction
MICROBOARDS TECHNOLOGY, LLC CX-1 DISC PUBLISHER TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ..............................................................................................................................................................5 WHAT’S INCLUDED ...........................................................................................................................................................5 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS ..............................................................................
• Introduction
MICROBOARDS TECHNOLOGY, LLC CX-1 DISC PUBLISHER Introduction The Microboards CX-1 Disc Publisher is a single drive, 100 disc capacity print and record system. The CX-1 combines industrial strength printing and recording into a single, easy to use duplicator. The system includes one 18x DVD recorder. Microboards and HP co-developed the printer technology, allowing up to 4800 x 1200 dpi printing.
System Requirements The Microboards CX-1 Disc Publisher has the following minimum requirements and compatibilities: Supported Operating Systems Microsoft Windows 2000 with SP4 or Windows XP with SP2. Processor Pentium 4 (or equivalent) CPU, running at 2.0 GHz or faster. System Memory Minimum 512 MB of system memory. Hard Drive Space Approximately 40MB of free space is required for the applications and drivers. For storing disc images, temporary space is needed for the full disc dimension.
MICROBOARDS TECHNOLOGY, LLC CX-1 DISC PUBLISHER Front Panel Indicators and Buttons Out of Ink LED Cancel Power Button o Out of Media Indicator Power On LED Power Button – The Power button turns the CX-1 Disc Publisher on and off. It may take a few seconds for the CX-1 Disc Publisher to turn on after you press the Power button NOTE: The AC power switch located on the back of the CX-1 Disc Publisher must be turned on first in order to supply power to the Front Panel.
Installing Ink Cartridges Supported Ink Cartridges The CX-1 Disc Publisher uses 1 tri-color ink cartridge and 1 black ink cartridge. The part numbers for these cartridges are V102C (color) and V101B (black). If other cartridges are installed, the CX-1 Disc Publisher will not function. These cartridges are available from any Microboards reseller. Refill kits or non-Microboards ink cartridges are not recommended for use in the CX-1 Disc Publisher system.
MICROBOARDS TECHNOLOGY, LLC CX-1 DISC PUBLISHER Replacing Empty Ink Cartridges The CX-1 Disc Publisher will notify you when either cartridge is completely empty. Since the current print job will be cancelled at that point, it is strongly recommended that you replace the cartridges when you are notified that they are low rather than waiting until they are empty. Since the CX-1 Disc Publisher is designed for unattended operation, however, this may not always be possible.
CX-1 Disc Publisher Installation The CX-1 Disc Publisher installation disk includes an Installer that will walk you through the process step by step. Please use the Installer and follow the installation steps in order. The following installation sections are intended only as a reference for the installation process, not as a guide to installing the CX-1 Disc Publisher. Performing the installation out of order could result in an unsuccessful installation.
MICROBOARDS TECHNOLOGY, LLC CX-1 DISC PUBLISHER Windows XP The Windows Found New Hardware Wizard will appear during any installation, including when using the Installer. Please follow all directions in the order in which they appear when using the Installer. Turn on power to the CX-1 Disc Publisher. Turn on power to the PC.
5. The following screen will appear: 6. Select No, not this time and click Next. 7. Click Next. 8. Click Finish for the next screen. 12 9. Select No, not this time and click Next. 10. Click Next. 11. Click Continue Anyway. 12. Click Finish to complete the installation.
MICROBOARDS TECHNOLOGY, LLC CX-1 DISC PUBLISHER Printing Preferences Access the Printing Preferences by clicking the Start Button on your Windows computer. Select Settings and then select Printers. Right click on the Microboards PF3 icon, then select Printing Preferences. There are 6 tabs across the top of the window. Click each tab to see the available settings. Print Quality Tab The Print Quality tab controls the print resolution.
Print Quality Advanced Features The Print Quality Advanced Features allow you to adjust the amount of ink placed on the disc using the Ink Volume setting, and adjust the Dry Time of the disc. Color Tab Color Options The Color Options setting allows you to specify that the image is to be printed in grayscale. Once Grayscale is selected, the 3 sub-options are enabled. Color Attributes and Color Space Saturation, Brightness and Color Tone allow you to fine tune your print image.
MICROBOARDS TECHNOLOGY, LLC CX-1 DISC PUBLISHER Diameter Settings Tab The Diameter Settings tab allows you to change the size of the print image to accommodate the variety of printable surface area available on media without having to modify the print image itself. Moving from non-hub printable media to hub-printable media, for instance, would only require that you lower the Inner Diameter setting. The Enable Masking option must be checked to use this feature.
About Tab The About tab provides you with contact information for the worldwide Microboards offices. The Microboards Printer Toolbox To access the Microboards Toolbox, double-click the toolbox icon located in the tool tray. Select the Microboards PF3 and click the buttons to access a particular maintenance function of the Toolbox for the selected printer. The Toolbox should be left running at all times in order to provide you with low ink warnings.
MICROBOARDS TECHNOLOGY, LLC CX-1 DISC PUBLISHER Automatic Margin Calibration If the alignment of the discs is severely out of position, use this button to have the printer find the location of the media. Place an unprinted disc in the input hopper. Use the same media normally used during printing to ensure a better calibration. Press the Automatic Margin Calibration button. The disc will load and the print carriage will first find the top and bottom of the disc.
The CX-1 Disc Publisher and Zulu2 All printing and burning is done using Zulu2. If you are only printing and not burning, you can print directly from SureThing. The Print Only feature under the Robotics menu will launch SureThing. The first time the user launches Zulu2, the software will ask you to configure the CX-1 Disc Publisher system. This only needs to be done the first time the software is used.
MICROBOARDS TECHNOLOGY, LLC CX-1 DISC PUBLISHER You will see an entry labeled “USB Serial Port (COMx)” entry for each CX-1 Disc Publisher you have installed. The COMx will be the COM port number to be entered into the Configure screen. Select the COM Port as found on the Computer Management screen. Next, select the Drive. This drive will be used as the recorder. Finally, select the Printer.
Zulu2 and Print Only Mode While the CX-1 Disc Publisher was designed to be operated in Burn and Print mode, you can also use the CX-1 as a disc printer. SureThing Disc Labeler software is included with the CX-1 Disc Publisher, but you can print using many applications. The image being printed should always be 120mm by 120mm. Selecting the Print Only option in the Robotics menu will launch SureThing. You will be able to print directly from SureThing.
MICROBOARDS TECHNOLOGY, LLC CX-1 DISC PUBLISHER Software Re-Installation The information in this section will only apply to a manual re-installation of the individual software packages. If you have not yet installed the CX-1 Disc Publisher using the Installer, it is recommended that you do so. Installing the CX-1 Disc Publisher in an incorrect order could result in an unsuccessful installation.
SureThing Labeler Software Re-Installation There are 3 methods of reinstalling SureThing should the need arise: A. (Recommended) Insert the Microboards CX-1 Disc Publisher Installation CD into the CD/DVD ROM drive on your computer and select the Repair option when the installer starts. Click the SureThing Disc Labeler button to reinstall SureThing. Clicking the Install Both Applications button will reinstall both SureThing and the Toolbox. Follow these steps once the SureThing installer launches: 1.
MICROBOARDS TECHNOLOGY, LLC CX-1 DISC PUBLISHER Troubleshooting Printer not printing 1. Confirm the CX-1 Disc Publisher is plugged into a power source and is turned on. The ON/OFF switch is located at the back of the unit, above the power cable connector. 2. Confirm that the Power LED on the front control panel is on. If not, press the Power button on the panel. 3. Confirm the CX-1 Disc Publisher is connected to the computer with a USB cable.
Low Ink Warning You will be provided with a warning when either of the ink cartridges is running low. Check the Ink tab in the Printer Preferences to determine which cartridge is running low. When the estimated ink level reaches 0%, a message warning you that the ink cartridge is empty will appear. It is strongly recommended that you replace the cartridge when the warning indicates the ink level is at 0%. Continuing to run the CX-1 Disc Publisher with an empty cartridge may damage the printer.
MICROBOARDS TECHNOLOGY, LLC CX-1 DISC PUBLISHER Printing Specifications Print Speed: Depends upon percentage of coverage and print mode selected Photo: • • Approx. 115 seconds for 100% full-color coverage, Photo Best Mode Approx. 80 seconds for 100% full-color coverage, Photo Normal Mode Text & Graphics: • • • • Approx. 65 seconds for 100% full-color coverage, Text & Graphics Best Mode Approx. 25 seconds for 100% full-color coverage, Text & Graphics Normal Mode Approx.
Technical Support For technical questions or support issues, contact Microboards Technology technical support: United States PH: 952-556-1639 FAX: 952-556-1628 support@microboards.com www.microboards.com Europe PH: +44 (0) 845 230 7800 www.microboards.co.uk Japan PH: 03-3561-2266 www.microboards.co.jp Please have the Model and Serial Number of your PF-3 Print Factory available when contacting Technical Support.
