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  • Page 1: Users Manual

    G4 Auto Printer For Mac OS X Users Manual Microboards Technology LLC Version 1.1...
  • Page 2 Any unauthorized modification to this equipment may result in the revocation by the FCC of the user’s authority to operate this equipment. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Loading / Replacing Ink Cartridges .................... 7 Installation of Drivers and Software ....................8 Driver Installation ........................8 Connecting to a Mac ........................8 Adding the G4 Auto Printer ......................8 Front Control Panel ........................9 Printer Alignment ..........................9 Alignment ............................9 Creating Disc Labels ........................

  • Page 5: Introduction

    G4 Auto Printer Introduction The Microboards G4 Auto Printer is an auto-loading CD, DVD, and BD disc printer with a 50 disc capacity. Microboards and HP co-developed the printer technology, allowing up to 4800 x 1200 dpi printing. Smile Software’s DiscLabel Label Design Software The Microboards G4 Auto Printer Installation disc includes a copy of DiscLabel Limited from Smile Software for use in designing and printing disc labels on your G4 Auto Printer.

  • Page 6: System Requirements

    System Requirements The Microboards G4 Auto Printer has the following minimum requirements and compatibilities: Operating System Mac OS 10.6 or 10.10 Processors Intel Processor is required System Memory Minimum 1 GB of system memory Hard Drive A separate internal 7200 RPM hard drive is recommended for storing your data. Using the same hard drive as the operating system can cause the system to perform slowly.

  • Page 7: Installing Ink Cartridges

    G4 Auto Printer to fail and may affect your warranty. Loading / Replacing Ink Cartridges Cartridges can be changed while the G4 Auto Printer is on. The Out of Ink LED will light if any cartridge is beginning to run low on ink.

  • Page 8: Installation Of Drivers And Software

    1. Plug in the AC power cord to the back of the G4 Auto Printer. 2. Confirm that the power is turned ON to both the G4 Auto Printer and on your Mac. 3. Connect the square shaped end of the USB cable to the back of the G4 Auto Printer.

  • Page 9: Front Control Panel

    G4 Auto Printer Front Control Panel The AC power switch located on the back of the G4 Auto Printer must be turned on first in order to supply power to the Front Control Panel. The Power Button on the front panel of the G4 Auto Printer turns the G4 Auto Printer Printer on and off.

  • Page 10: Creating Disc Labels

    Loading Discs The next step is to load your G4 Auto Printer with 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.

  • Page 11: Microboards Utility

    Test To confirm the computer is communicating with the G4 Auto Printer, print a Test Disc. This can be done with one of the inkjet printable CD’s included with your G4 Auto Printer, or an inkjet compatible disc you may already have. To print the Test Disc: Load at least one piece of printable media in the Input hopper.

  • Page 12: Disc Printing

    Clicking the Registration button will open your default internet browser to the Microboards Product Registration webpage. When registering your G4 Auto Printer, please be sure you are including the correct serial number, which will be on the back of the G4 and on the box product label. This function requires an internet connection.
  • Page 13 G4 Auto Printer NOTE: If you place a used cartridge in the G4, the ink levels may not be reported correctly. If the Microboards G4 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 14: Using Disclabel Labeling Software

    4. Verify the Printable and Hub Diameters. It is recommended that the Hub Diameter setting be left at the default, as the G4 Auto Printer will mask the image based on the diameter settings that are specified in the printer itself.

  • Page 15: Troubleshooting

    Disc not Advancing: If a disc is not moving to or through the print zone correctly, the rollers in the G4 Disc Publisher may need cleaning. A Cleaning Disc was included with your G4 Disc Publisher.

  • Page 16: Printing Off The Printable Surface

    For technical questions or support issues, contact Microboards Technology technical support: United States Europe Japan PH: 952-556-1639 PH: +44 (0) 845 230 7800 PH: 03-3561-2266 FAX: 952-556-1628 www.microboards.co.uk www.microboards.co.jp support@microboards.com www.microboards.com Please have the Model and Serial Number of your G4 Auto Printer available when contacting Technical Support.
  • Page 17 MICROBOARDS TECHNOLOGY, LLC G4 Auto Printer...

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