MX Disc Publisher For Microsoft Windows® 7, Vista, and XP Users Manual Microboards Technology LLC Version 2.
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MICROBOARDS TECHNOLOGY, LLC MX Disc Publisher TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction ....................................................................................................................................................... 5 What’s Included ............................................................................................................................................... 5 System Requirements .................................................................................................
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MICROBOARDS TECHNOLOGY, LLC MX Disc Publisher Introduction The MX Disc Publisher is a robust automated inkjet CD and DVD disc publishing solution. The MX Disc Publisher Series includes the MX-1 and the MX-2. The MX-1 has a single recording drive, while the MX-2 has 2 recording drives for added throughput. Both MX Disc Publisher models have a 100-disc capacity, making the task of burning and printing large numbers of discs fast, easy and hands-free.
System Requirements The Microboards MX Disc Publisher has the following minimum requirements and compatibilities: Supported Operating Systems Windows 7, Vista or XP with SP2. 32-bit or 64-bit. Processor Pentium 4 (or equivalent) CPU, running at 3.0 GHz or faster. System Memory Minimum 1 GB of system memory. Hard Drive Space Approximately 180MB of free space is required on the system hard drive for the applications and drivers. A separate internal 7200 RPM hard drive is recommended for storing your data.
MICROBOARDS TECHNOLOGY, LLC MX DISC PUBLISHER Installing Ink Cartridges and Print Heads Supported Ink Cartridges The MX Disc Publisher uses 3 color and 1 black ink cartridges. The part numbers for these cartridges are PFP-HC-CYAN, PFP-HC-MAGENTA, PFP-HC-YELLOW, and PFP-HC-BLACK. If other cartridges are installed, the MX Disc Publisher will not function. These cartridges are available from any Microboards reseller.
Loading Discs The next step is to load your MX 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 MX 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 MX DISC PUBLISHER MX Disc Publisher Installation The MX Disc Publisher installation disc 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 MX Disc Publisher. Performing the installation out of order could result in an unsuccessful installation.
Windows 7 and Vista Hardware Installation The Microboards MX Disc Publisher 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 MX is plugged into the PC via the USB connection, the hardware will automatically be found and installed on your PC. During the driver pre-installation, you may need to verify that you would like to install the drivers.
MICROBOARDS TECHNOLOGY, LLC 5. Select No, not this time and click Next. The following screen will appear: 6. Click the Next button and the files will be copied from the CD. 11 MX DISC PUBLISHER 7. If this screen appears, click Continue Anyway. 8. The Hardware installation is complete.
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 PF-Pro icon, then select Printing Preferences. There are 6 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. You also have access to More Color Options from this tab.
MICROBOARDS TECHNOLOGY, LLC MX DISC PUBLISHER Advanced Tab The Advanced Tab allows you to Enable Maximum dpi setting, adjust the amount of ink placed on the disc using the Ink Volume setting, and adjust the Dry Time of the disc. Enabling the maximum dpi will result in longer times to process your print image, reducing throughput. To change the Ink Volume or Dry Time, click the drop-down box and select Change. A window will open with a setting bar for the option selected.
Alignment Tab The Alignment tab allows you to change the printer alignment settings. The Resolution setting should always be set at .1mm for best results. Alignment values will move the print image on the disc. Increasing the Top alignment value will move the print image down on the disc, while decreasing it will move the image up on the disc. Increasing the Left alignment value will move the print image to the right on the disc, while decreasing it will move the image left.
MICROBOARDS TECHNOLOGY, LLC MX DISC PUBLISHER The Microboards Printer Toolbox Toolbox Icon in Tool Tray To access the Microboards Toolbox, click located in the tool tray on the lower right Select the Microboards PF-Pro and click the a particular maintenance function of the selected printer. the toolbox icon of your desktop. buttons to access Toolbox for the Print Test Page To confirm the computer is communicating with the MX Disc Publisher, print a Test Page.
Clean the Printheads The printheads may require cleaning if the printed images show streaks of color. This may occur if the MX has been idle for an extended period of time. • Click the Clean the Printheads button on the main Toolbox window. • Load a blank piece input hopper before button. The media the belts and be cleaning image.
MICROBOARDS TECHNOLOGY, LLC MX DISC PUBLISHER Pen Health If you suspect that the printheads are not functioning correctly due to print quality issues, the Pen Health function can be used to determine the health of the 2 printheads. Each test will require one unprinted disc. The pattern to the right will be printed out in both of the colors of the printhead being tested; magenta and cyan will be on one test, yellow and black on one disc.
The MX Disc Publisher Software Your MX Disc Publisher will use Microboards PrintWrite as the Disc Publishing software. If your PC has Windows XP (Service Pack 2 minimum required) or Windows Vista as the Operating System, PrintWrite will be installed as the default disc publishing software. All printing and burning must be done using PrintWrite. Microboards PrintWrite PrintWrite is not supported on any PC running Windows 2000 as the Operating System.
MICROBOARDS TECHNOLOGY, LLC MX DISC PUBLISHER PF Pro Series Toolbox Re-Installation The Microboards PF Pro Series Toolbox will be installed automatically during the initial installation of the MX Disc Publisher from the Installation CD. The Toolbox installation is hidden at that time, but the successful installation of the Toolbox can be verified by the presence of the Toolbox icon in the tool tray in the lower right corner of your Windows desktop. 1. Load the MX Disc Publisher Installation CD. 2.
SureThing Labeler Software Re-Installation There are 3 methods of reinstalling SureThing should the need arise: A. (Recommended) Insert the Microboards MX 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 the Disc Publishing software, SureThing, and the Toolbox.
MICROBOARDS TECHNOLOGY, LLC MX DISC PUBLISHER Troubleshooting Printer not printing 1. Confirm the MX 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 LED on the power button is lit on the front panel, as shown below. If AC power is on and the green LED is off, press the power button and wait for several seconds. If the LED still does not come on, contact Microboards Technical Support.
Gaps or Overlap in Ink Coverage There are 2 possible causes: 1. If the gaps or overlaps are widely spaced, you may be printing in Draft Mode. Change Mode to Text & Graphics or Photo. See page 12 for details. 2. The printheads need to be realigned. Please refer to page 15 for details. “No Printers Connected” Message The Microboards Printer Toolbox did not detect a connected printer when the PC was started. Verify that the MX Disc Publisher is connected and that the printer is powered on.
MICROBOARDS TECHNOLOGY, LLC MX DISC PUBLISHER Specifications DVD Recorder Drive: Power Supply: Weight: Connectivity: Warranty: Media Types: DVD-+R/RW/DL CD-R/RW Recorder Auto Detect AC Power: 90VAC – 240VAC, 47Hz – 63Hz MX-1: 58 lbs; MX-2: 63 lbs. USB 2.
