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MicroBoards Technology GX-1 User Manual

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GX-1 Disc Publisher
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For Microsoft Windows
2000 & XP

Users Manual

Microboards Technology LLC
Version 1.1

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  • Page 1: Users Manual

    GX-1 Disc Publisher ® For Microsoft Windows 2000 & XP Users Manual Microboards Technology LLC Version 1.1...
  • Page 2 • Introduction...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    ...14 APER UALITY Printing Recommendations...14 ...15 DVANCED EATURES ...15 OLOR ...16 TILITY Ink Level ...16 THE GX-1 DISC PUBLISHER AND ZULU2 ...17 MANUAL SOFTWARE RE-INSTALLATION ...19 HING ABELER OFTWARE OFTWARE NSTALLATION TROUBLESHOOTING...22 : ...22 RINTER NOT PRINTING :...22 OADING ERROR : ...22...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Introduction The Microboards GX-1 Disc Publisher is a single drive, 50 disc, print and record system. The GX-1 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.

  • Page 5: System Requirements

    The input bin posts are pre-installed, with the wide post to the front. The Reject Bin is pre-installed on the left side of the GX-1 Disc Publisher. This bin, which slides out, should be emptied when you know discs have been rejected.

  • Page 6: Installing Ink Cartridges

    Installing Ink Cartridges Supported Ink Cartridges The GX-1 Disc Publisher uses a single color ink cartridge. The part number for this cartridge is GX- 200HC. If other cartridges are installed, the GX-1 Disc Publisher will not function. These cartridges are available from any Microboards reseller.

  • Page 7: Loading Discs

    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-1 Disc Publisher will only accept 12 cm discs. Business card or 8 cm discs are not supported by this system.

  • Page 8: Gx-1 Disc Publisher Installation

    1. Confirm that the power is turned OFF on the GX-1 Disc Publisher and on your PC. 2. Plug in the AC power cord to the back of the GX-1 Disc Publisher. Do not turn on power to the GX-1 Disc Publisher until an ink cartridge has been installed.

  • Page 9: Windows Xp

    Windows will now boot up and Windows XP will start stating that new hardware is found, much like this screen: Insert the Microboards GX-1 Disc Publisher CD into a drive in your computer. The operating system will next display the following screen: 1.
  • Page 10 5. Select No, not this time and click Next. 6. Click Next. 7. Click Finish for the next screen. 8. Select No, not this time and click Next. • Assembly and Installation 9. Click Next. 10. Click Continue Anyway. 11. Click Finish for the next screen. 12.
  • Page 11 MICROBOARDS TECHNOLOGY, LLC 13. Click Next. 14. Click Continue Anyway. 15. Click Finish for the next screen. 16. Select No, not this time and click Next. GX-1 DISC PUBLISHER 17. Click Next. 18. Click Continue Anyway. 19. Click Finish.

  • Page 12: Setting Printer Alignment

    Alignment The GX-1 Disc Publisher system has been aligned at the factory. The factory alignment values are on a label on the back of the GX-1 Disc Publisher. Follow these steps to enter the factory values: • Click on the Start Button on your Windows computer.

  • Page 13: Print Alignment Disc

    Publisher, referring to the top and left margin sizes, respectively. These can be found on the label on the back of the GX-1 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).

  • Page 14: Printing Preferences

    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 •...

  • Page 15: Advanced Features

    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 created AdobeRGB standard. using GX-1 DISC PUBLISHER...

  • Page 16: Utility 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-1, the ink level may not be reported correctly. If the GX-1 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%.

  • Page 17: The Gx-1 Disc Publisher And Zulu2

    The first time the user launches Zulu2, the software will ask you to configure the GX-1 Disc Publisher system. This only needs to be done the first time the software is used.
  • Page 18 Click the OK button. The system will now initialize the GX-1 Disc Publisher. The belts will be cleared of any discs and any discs in the recorders will be removed and rejected. Once initialization is complete, the system is ready for use.

  • Page 19: Manual Software Re-Installation

    If you have not yet installed the GX-1 Disc Publisher using the Installer, it is recommended that you do so. Installing the GX-1 Disc Publisher in an incorrect order could result in an unsuccessful installation. SureThing Labeler Software Re-Installation Insert the Microboards GX-1 Disc Publisher Installation CD into the CD/DVD ROM drive on your computer.
  • Page 20 If you wish to change the default Install directory, it can be done here. Click Next when completed. Next, you have options to add an icon to your desktop and/or a folder in the Start Menu. Once selected, click Next. Click Start to begin copying the files.

  • Page 21: Zulu2 Software Re-Installation

    MICROBOARDS TECHNOLOGY, LLC Zulu2 Software Re-Installation Insert the Microboards GX-1 Disc Publisher Installation CD into the CD/DVD ROM drive on your computer. The installer should open automatically; click the Cancel button to exit the installer. Click the Start button and select Run from the Start menu. Click the Browse button, go to the CD/DVD drive and highlight PrassiTech Zulu2 (EFIGS).exe.

  • Page 22: Troubleshooting

    Remove any discs that are left on the belt. 2. Lift the cover and check for any discs on the front deck of the GX-1 Disc Publisher. Remove any discs found on the belts. Close the cover.

  • Page 23: Printing Specifications

    Color Technology: HP PhotoREt Memory: 64MB Connectivity: USB 2.0 required Technical Support For technical questions or support issues, please contact Microboards Technology technical support at PH: 952-556-1639, FAX: 952-556-1628, by email at http://www.microboards.com. GX-1 DISC PUBLISHER support@microboards.com or on the web at...

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