PF-3 Print Factory For Microsoft Windows® 2000 & XP Users Manual Microboards Technology LLC Version 1.
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MICROBOARDS TECHNOLOGY, LLC PF-3 PRINT FACTORY TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ..............................................................................................................................................................5 WHAT’S INCLUDED ...........................................................................................................................................................5 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS ...............................................................................
• Introduction
MICROBOARDS TECHNOLOGY, LLC PF-3 PRINT FACTORY Introduction The PF-3 Print Factory is a robust automated inkjet CD and DVD printing solution. The PF-3 Print Factory has a 100-disc capacity, making the task of printing large numbers of discs fast, easy and hands-free. Fully Integrated Automation Microboards combined our patented auto-loading system with HP's proven inkjet printer technology to give users the highest output possible, both in image resolution and print speed.
System Requirements The Microboards PF-3 Print Factory 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 35MB of free space is required for the applications and drivers. USB Connection USB 2.0 is required.
MICROBOARDS TECHNOLOGY, LLC PF-3 PRINT FACTORY 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 PF-3 Print Factory on and off. It may take a few seconds for the PF-3 Print Factory to turn on after you press the Power button NOTE: The AC power switch located on the back of the PF-3 Print Factory must be turned on first in order to supply power to the Front Panel.
Installing Ink Cartridges Supported Ink Cartridges The PF-3 Print Factory 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 PF-3 Print Factory 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 PF-3 Print Factory system.
MICROBOARDS TECHNOLOGY, LLC PF-3 PRINT FACTORY Replacing Empty Ink Cartridges The PF-3 Print Factory 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 PF-3 Print Factory is designed for unattended operation, however, this may not always be possible.
PF-3 Print Factory Installation The PF-3 Print Factory 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 PF-3 Print Factory. Performing the installation out of order could result in an unsuccessful installation.
MICROBOARDS TECHNOLOGY, LLC PF-3 PRINT FACTORY Windows XP Hardware 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. Insert the Microboards PF-3 Print Factory CD into a drive in your computer. Follow the instructions provided by the installer. Connect the PF-3 Print Factory to the PC only when you are prompted to.
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.
MICROBOARDS TECHNOLOGY, LLC PF-3 PRINT FACTORY 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.
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. The Outer and Inner Diameters will change the size of the area to be printed.
MICROBOARDS TECHNOLOGY, LLC PF-3 PRINT FACTORY 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.
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.
MICROBOARDS TECHNOLOGY, LLC PF-3 PRINT FACTORY 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 PF-3 Print Factory using the Installer, it is recommended that you do so. Installing the PF-3 Print Factory 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 PF-3 Print Factory 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 PF-3 PRINT FACTORY Troubleshooting Printer not printing 1. Confirm the PF-3 Print Factory 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 On LED on the front control panel is on. If not, press the Power button on the panel. 3. Confirm the PF-3 Print Factory is connected to the computer with a USB cable.
Out of Ink Message If you do not change the cartridge when the Low Ink warnings first appear, you will run the risk of draining the cartridge completely, affecting print quality and potentially damaging the printer. The Out of Ink message will appear when the ink levels of specified the cartridge can no longer be safely used. It is strongly recommended that you do not wait for the ink to be completely drained. You should change the cartridges when or shortly after the Low Ink warning appears.
MICROBOARDS TECHNOLOGY, LLC PF-3 PRINT FACTORY 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.
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