GX-2 Disc Publisher For Microsoft Windows® 2000 & XP Users Manual Microboards Technology LLC Version 1.
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MICROBOARDS TECHNOLOGY, LLC GX-2 DISC PUBLISHER TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ..............................................................................................................................................................5 WHAT’S INCLUDED ...........................................................................................................................................................5 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS ..............................................................................
• Introduction
MICROBOARDS TECHNOLOGY, LLC GX-2 DISC PUBLISHER Introduction The Microboards GX-2 Disc Publisher is a single drive, 50 disc, print and record system. The GX-2 combines industrial strength printing and recording into a single, easy to use duplicator. The system includes one 16x DVD recorder. Microboards and HP co-developed the printer technology, allowing up to 4800 x 1200 dpi printing. The Prassi Technology Zulu 2 software is a dynamic interface for both beginners and power users.
System Requirements The Microboards GX-2 Disc Publisher has the following minimum requirements and compatibilities: Operating System 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. More memory is suggested for DVD recording operation. Hard Drive Space Only 10MB of free space is required on the system hard drive for the applications and drivers.
MICROBOARDS TECHNOLOGY, LLC GX-2 DISC PUBLISHER Installing Ink Cartridges Supported Ink Cartridges The GX-2 Disc Publisher uses a single color ink cartridge. The part number for this cartridge is GX300HC. If other cartridges are installed, the GX-2 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 GX-2 Disc Publisher system.
Loading Discs The next step is to load your GX-2 Disc Publisher with output discs. The system will accept CD or DVD 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-2 Disc Publisher will only accept 12 cm discs. Business card or 8 cm discs are not supported by this system. Figure 1 Figure 2 Load the first 5 or 6 discs flat, as seen in figure 1.
MICROBOARDS TECHNOLOGY, LLC GX-2 DISC PUBLISHER GX-2 Disc Publisher Installation The GX-2 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 GX-2 Disc Publisher. Performing the installation out of order could result in an unsuccessful installation.
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 GX-2 Disc Publisher. Turn on power to the PC. Windows will now boot up and Windows XP will start stating that new hardware is found, much like this screen: Insert the Microboards GX-2 Disc Publisher CD into a drive in your computer.
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MICROBOARDS TECHNOLOGY, LLC GX-2 DISC PUBLISHER Setting Printer Alignment Alignment The GX-2 Disc Publisher system has been aligned at the factory. The factory alignment values are on a label on the back of the GX-2 Disc Publisher. Follow these steps to enter the factory values: • Click on the Start Button on your Windows computer. • Select Settings and then Printers. • Right click on the Microboards GX Series icon. • Select Printing Preferences. • Select the Utility Tab. • Click on the .
Print Alignment Disc NOTE: The Alignment Disc should always be printed using Photo mode for the best accuracy. There are factory default alignment values for the TOP and LEFT values for your GX-2 Disc Publisher, referring to the top and left margin sizes, respectively. These can be found on the label on the back of the GX-2 Disc Publisher. You may need to adjust the values, depending on the images you are printing. To run the alignment utility, first set the Top and Left values are 0 (zero). 1.
MICROBOARDS TECHNOLOGY, LLC GX-2 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 GX Series icon, then select Printing Preferences. Paper/Quality Tab Print Quality • Best • Normal • Fast Print Modes • Text and Graphics • Photo Printing Recommendations Text and Graphics mode is used for printing mainly text information and small graphics.
Advanced Features 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 Saturation, Brightness and Color Tone allow you to fine tune your print image. Color Space defines the range of colors that can be printed. sRGB/sYCC will be the setting selected unless your image specifically was created using the AdobeRGB standard.
MICROBOARDS TECHNOLOGY, LLC GX-2 DISC PUBLISHER Utility Tab The Resolution setting should always be set at .1mm for best results. Alignment values will move the print image on the disc. The Outer and Inner Diameters will change the size of the area to be printed. To avoid excessive ink buildup, these values should never be set so that the GX2 Disc Publisher is printing off the media.
The GX-2 Disc Publisher and Zulu2 All printing and burning is done using Zulu2. Do not print using SureThing, as SureThing does not control the loading and unloading process. The first time the user launches Zulu2, the software will ask you to configure the GX-2 Disc Publisher system. This only needs to be done the first time the software is used. When launching Zulu2 for the first time, the following screen appears: When the GX-2 Disc Publisher is installed, Windows creates a new COM port.
MICROBOARDS TECHNOLOGY, LLC GX-2 DISC PUBLISHER You will see an entry labeled “USB Serial Port (COMx)” entry for each GX-2 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 recorder. Finally, select the Printer.
Manual 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 GX-2 Disc Publisher using the Installer, it is recommended that you do so. Installing the GX-2 Disc Publisher in an incorrect order could result in an unsuccessful installation. Zulu2 Software Re-Installation There are 3 methods of reinstalling Zulu2 should the need arise: A.
MICROBOARDS TECHNOLOGY, LLC GX-2 DISC PUBLISHER SureThing Labeler Software Re-Installation There are 3 methods of reinstalling SureThing should the need arise: A. (Recommended) Insert the Microboards GX-2 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 All Applications button will reinstall Zulu2, SureThing, and the Toolbox.
Troubleshooting Printer not printing: 1. Confirm the GX-2 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 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-2 DISC PUBLISHER Printing Specifications Print Speed: Depends upon percentage of coverage and print mode selected Approx. 45 seconds for 100% full-color coverage, Photo Normal Mode Approx. 20 seconds for 100% full-color coverage, Text & Graphics Best Mode Approx.
