GX Auto Printer For Microsoft Windows® 2000 & XP Users Manual Microboards Technology LLC Version 1.
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MICROBOARDS TECHNOLOGY, LLC GX AUTO PRINTER TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ..............................................................................................................................................................5 WHAT’S INCLUDED ...........................................................................................................................................................5 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS ..................................................................................
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MICROBOARDS TECHNOLOGY, LLC GX AUTO PRINTER Introduction The Microboards GX Auto Printer is a CD, DVD, and BD auto-loading disc printer with a 50 disc capacity. Microboards and HP co-developed the printer technology, allowing up to 4800 x 1200 dpi printing. SureThing Disc Labeler is packaged with the GX Auto Printer, providing you with an easy tool for designing and printing your labels.
System Requirements The Microboards GX Auto Printer 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. Hard Drive Space Only 10MB of free space is required on the system hard drive for the applications and drivers. Additional drive space will be required for saved disc labels. USB Connection USB 2.
MICROBOARDS TECHNOLOGY, LLC GX AUTO PRINTER Installing Ink Cartridges Supported Ink Cartridges The GX Auto Printer uses a single color ink cartridge. The part number for this cartridge is GX300HC. If other cartridges are installed, the GX Auto 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 Auto Printer system. Use of these types of cartridges will cause the printer to fail.
GX Auto Printer Installation The GX Auto 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 Auto Printer. Performing the installation out of order could result in an unsuccessful installation.
MICROBOARDS TECHNOLOGY, LLC GX AUTO PRINTER Windows XP Installation 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 Auto Printer. Turn on power to the PC. Windows will now boot up and Windows XP will start stating that new hardware is found. Insert the Microboards GX Auto Printer CD into a drive in your computer.
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MICROBOARDS TECHNOLOGY, LLC GX AUTO PRINTER Setting Printer Alignment Alignment The GX Auto Printer system has been aligned at the factory. The factory alignment values are on a label on the back of the GX Auto 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 on the Microboards GX Series icon. • Select Printing Preferences. • Select the Utility Tab. • Click on the .
GX Toolbox A shortcut to the GX Toolbox was added to your desktop during the printer installation. Double-click the icon to open the toolbox. For each of the functions, a blank disc will need to be loaded. Print Test Disc To confirm the computer is communicating with the GX Auto Printer, print a Test Disc. This can be done with one of the inkjet printable CD’s included with your GX Auto Printer, or an inkjet compatible disc you may already have.
MICROBOARDS TECHNOLOGY, LLC GX AUTO PRINTER Using the GX Auto Printer Loading Discs The next step is to load your GX Auto Printer 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 Auto Printer will only accept 12 cm discs. Business card or 8 cm discs are not supported by this system.
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.
MICROBOARDS TECHNOLOGY, LLC 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.
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 GX Auto Printer is printing off the media. Ink Level The Ink Levels show how much remains of all 3 colors, Cyan, Magenta and Yellow.
MICROBOARDS TECHNOLOGY, LLC GX AUTO 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 Auto 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 Auto 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 AUTO PRINTER 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.
