GX Disc Printer For Microsoft Windows® 7, Vista, and XP Users Manual Microboards Technology LLC Version 1.
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MICROBOARDS TECHNOLOGY, LLC GX DISC PRINTER TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ..............................................................................................................................................................5 WHAT’S INCLUDED ...........................................................................................................................................................5 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS ..................................................................................
Tested to comply with FCC Standard FOR HOME AND OFFICE USE. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
MICROBOARDS TECHNOLOGY, LLC GX DISC PRINTER Introduction The Microboards GX Disc Printer is a manually loaded CD, DVD, and BD disc printer . Microboards and HP co-developed the printer technology, allowing up to 4800 x 1200 dpi printing. SureThing Disc Labeler is packaged with the GX Disc Printer, providing you with an easy tool for designing and printing your labels.
System Requirements The Microboards GX Disc Printer has the following minimum requirements and compatibilities: Operating System Microsoft Windows XP with SP2, Windows Vista, or Windows 7. 32- and 64-bit Operating Systems. Processor Pentium 4 (or equivalent) CPU, running at 2.0 GHz or faster. System Memory Minimum 1 GB of system memory. Hard Drive Space Only 10MB of free space is required on the system hard drive for the applications and drivers.
MICROBOARDS TECHNOLOGY, LLC GX DISC PRINTER Installing Ink Cartridges Supported Ink Cartridges The GX Disc Printer uses a single color ink cartridge. The part number for this cartridge is GX300HC. If other cartridges are installed, the GX Disc Printer 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 GX Disc Printer system. Use of these types of cartridges will cause the printer to fail.
GX Disc Printer Installation The GX Disc Printer 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 GX Disc Printer. Performing the installation out of order could result in an unsuccessful installation.
MICROBOARDS TECHNOLOGY, LLC GX DISC PRINTER Windows 7 and Vista Hardware Installation The Microboards GX Disc Printer Installer should always be run when logged in as user with full Administrator rights. This is required for the driver pre-installation to be successful. Once the GX Disc Printer is plugged into the PC via the USB connection, the hardware will automatically be found and installed on your PC.
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MICROBOARDS TECHNOLOGY, LLC GX DISC PRINTER Setting Printer Alignment Alignment The GX Disc Printer system has been aligned at the factory. The factory alignment values are on a label on the back of the GX Disc Printer. Follow these steps to enter the factory values: • Click on the Start Button on your Windows computer. • Select Settings and then Printers. • Right click the Microboards G Series icon. • Select Printing Preferences. • Select the Alignment Tab. • Click on the .
Using the GX Disc Printer Loading Discs You should always load a disc prior to beginning the printing process. The system will accept CD, DVD, or BD 120 mm (12 cm) inkjet printable discs. If the disc does not have an inkjet printable surface, the ink will not adhere to the surface of the disc. The GX Disc Printer will only accept 12 cm discs. Business card or 8 cm discs are not supported by this system. Place each disc to be printed on the belts in the Input Bin at the back of the GX Disc Printer.
MICROBOARDS TECHNOLOGY, LLC GX DISC PRINTER 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 G Series icon, then select Printing Preferences. There are 7 tabs across the top of the window. Click each tab to see the available settings. Color Tab The Color Tab allows you to specify that the entire image should be printed in grayscale, or printed in sepia.
Advanced Tab The Advanced Tab allows you to Enable Maximum dpi setting and adjust the amount of ink placed on the disc using the Ink Volume setting. Enabling the maximum dpi will result in longer times to process your print image, reducing throughput. To change the Ink Volume, click the drop-down box and select Change. A window will open with a setting bar for the option selected.
MICROBOARDS TECHNOLOGY, LLC GX DISC PRINTER Ink Tab The Ink Levels show how much remains of all 3 colors, Cyan, Magenta and Yellow. NOTE: If you place a used cartridge in the GX Auto Printer, the ink level may not be reported correctly. If the GX can identify the cartridge, it may report the correct ink levels; if not, it will assume that the ink cartridge is new and will show ink levels of 100%. Before each disc is printed, the ink levels are checked.
Print Quality Tab The Print Quality tab controls the print resolution. Print Quality • Best • Normal Print Modes • Text and Graphics • Photo Printing Recommendations Text and Graphics mode is used for printing mainly text information and small, simple graphics. Below are some examples for images in Fast, Normal and Best Modes: Text and Graphics – Fast Text and Graphics – Normal Text and Graphics – Best Photo Mode should be used when printing on the entire disc or when using detailed graphics.
MICROBOARDS TECHNOLOGY, LLC GX DISC PRINTER Manual Software Re-Installation This section will only apply to a manual re-installation of the SureThing software package. If you have not yet installed the GX Disc Printer using the Installer, it is recommended that you do so. There are 3 methods of reinstalling SureThing should the need arise: A.
Troubleshooting Printer not printing 1. Confirm the GX Disc Printer 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 the green light on the power button is lit on the front panel. If AC power is on and the green light is off, press the power button firmly and wait for several seconds. If the light still does not come on, contact Microboards Technical Support. 3.
MICROBOARDS TECHNOLOGY, LLC GX DISC PRINTER Printing Specifications Print Speed: Depends upon percentage of coverage and print mode selected: Photo Normal Mode: Approx. 45 seconds for 100% full-color coverage Text & Graphics Best Mode: Approx. 20 seconds for 100% full-color coverage Text & Graphics Normal Mode: Approx.
