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MicroBoards Technology PF3-1000 User Manual

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PF-3 Print Factory
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Vista, XP, & 2000

Users Manual

Microboards Technology LLC
Version 2.00

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  • Page 1: Users Manual

    PF-3 Print Factory ® For Microsoft Windows Vista, XP, & 2000 Users Manual Microboards Technology LLC Version 2.00...
  • Page 2 • Introduction...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    OLOR Color Options ...13 Color Space ...13 ...13 IAMETER ETTINGS ...14 ...14 LIGNMENT Alignment ...14 ...14 BOUT THE MICROBOARDS PRINTER TOOLBOX ...15 LEANING ...15 ALIBRATION UTOMATIC ARGIN ALIBRATION ...16 RINT ...16 XERCISE USING SURETHING DISC LABELER Creating New Labels ...16 Printing Labels ...16...
  • Page 4 • Introduction...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    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. Since the PF-3 Print Factory is an autoloading printer, no calibration of robotics or manual feeding of discs is required.

  • Page 6: System Requirements

    Install the output bin: • Align the two holes in the output bin with the holes on the front of the printer (numbers 1 and 2). • Secure the output bin with the two thumb screws.

  • Page 7: Front Panel Indicators And Buttons

    Front Panel. Power On LED – This LED will show green when the power to the printer is on. Cancel Button – Pressing the Cancel button cancels the current print job.

  • Page 8: Installing Ink Cartridges

    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. Use of non-Microboards cartridges will cause the printer to fail. Use of refilled cartridges may cause the PF-3 Print Factory to fail and may affect your warranty.

  • Page 9: Replacing Empty Ink Cartridges

    6. After the disc ejects, click the OK button on the Out of Ink message. Any time you change ink cartridges, you should always wait until the printer has primed the cartridges before sending it a print job. The priming cycle will take 70-80 seconds to complete after the door is closed.

  • Page 10: Pf-3 Print Factory Installation

    RUNNING THE INSTALLER LOCATED ON THE INSTALLATION DISK!! The connection between the PC and the Microboards PF-3 Print Factory is done with one USB cable. 1. Confirm that the AC power cord to the back of the PF-3 Print Factory is connected and that the switch in the back is ON.

  • Page 11: Windows Vista Hardware Installation

    MICROBOARDS TECHNOLOGY, LLC Windows Vista Hardware Installation The Microboards PF-3 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 PF-3 is plugged into the PC via the USB connection, the hardware will automatically be found and installed on your PC.

  • Page 12: 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.

  • Page 13: Color Tab

    MICROBOARDS TECHNOLOGY, LLC Color Tab Color Options The Color Options settings allow you to Print in grayscale or Print in sepia. If grayscale is selected, the High Quality and Black print cartridge only options are enabled. High Quality will use the color cartridges to create a composite black.

  • Page 14: Ink Tab

    Use the accompanying graphic on the Alignment tab as a guide for what needs to be done if the image is not centered. About Tab The About tab provides you with contact information for the worldwide Microboards offices. • Assembly and Installation...

  • Page 15: The Microboards Printer Toolbox

    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.

  • Page 16: Automatic Margin Calibration

    Exercise Belt This utility should be run if the printer has been idle for an extended period of time, and can be run multiple times if necessary. The belts will run at high speed for a period of time to recondition the belts.

  • Page 17: Software Re-Installation

    Toolbox Re-Installation The Microboards Toolbox will be installed automatically during the initial installation of the PF-3 Print Factory 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 on your Windows desktop.

  • Page 18: 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.

  • Page 19: Troubleshooting

    2. Masking has been disabled, or the diameters are incorrect. See page 14 for details. “No Printers Connected” Message The Microboards Printer Toolbox did not detect a connected printer. Verify that the PF-3 Print Factory is connected and powered on. You may need to reboot your PC.

  • Page 20: Out Of Ink Message

    If you do not wait for the cartridge priming cycle to complete and you have additional print jobs waiting in the print queue, you may have to clear the print queue before the printer will respond. During the PF-3 installation, a shortcut to a utility to clear the print queue was added to your PC. Please note that this utility will clear all print jobs currently in the print queue for any printer.

  • Page 21: Printing Specifications

    Print Quality, Color: up to 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi Warranty: One Year Limited Warranty Ink Cartridge Types: Microboards V102C (Color) and V101B (Black) Label Editing Software: SureThing™ CD/DVD Labeler Microboards Edition for Windows included Any unauthorized modification to this equipment may result in the revocation by the FCC of the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

  • Page 22: Technical Support

    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 Please have the Model and Serial Number of your PF-3 Print Factory available when contacting Technical Support. Date of Purchase:...
  • Page 23 MICROBOARDS TECHNOLOGY, LLC PF-3 PRINT FACTORY...

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