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MicroBoards Technology GX-2 User Manual

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GX-2 Disc Publisher
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For Microsoft Windows
2000 & XP
Users Manual
Microboards Technology LLC
Version 1.0

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Summary of Contents for MicroBoards Technology GX-2

  • Page 1 GX-2 Disc Publisher ® For Microsoft Windows 2000 & XP Users Manual Microboards Technology LLC Version 1.0...
  • Page 2 • Introduction...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    ..............................15 APER UALITY Printing Recommendations............................15 ..............................16 DVANCED EATURES ..................................16 OLOR ...................................17 TILITY Ink Level ..................................17 THE GX-2 DISC PUBLISHER AND ZULU2 .......................18 MANUAL SOFTWARE RE-INSTALLATION ......................20 ..........................20 OFTWARE NSTALLATION .....................21 HING ABELER OFTWARE NSTALLATION TROUBLESHOOTING..............................22 : ..............................22 RINTER NOT PRINTING :..............................22...
  • Page 4 • Introduction...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    GX-2 DISC PUBLISHER Introduction The Microboards GX-2 Disc Publisher is a single drive, 50 disc, print and record system. The GX-2 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 6: 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-2 Disc Publisher. This bin, which slides out, should be emptied when you know discs have been rejected.

  • Page 7: Installing Ink Cartridges

    Installing Ink Cartridges Supported Ink Cartridges The GX-2 Disc Publisher uses a single color ink cartridge. The part number for this cartridge is GX- 300HC. If other cartridges are installed, the GX-2 Disc Publisher will not function. These cartridges are available from any Microboards reseller.

  • Page 8: 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-2 Disc Publisher will only accept 12 cm discs. Business card or 8 cm discs are not supported by this system.

  • Page 9: Gx-2 Disc Publisher Installation

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

  • Page 10: 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-2 Disc Publisher CD into a drive in your computer. The operating system will next display the following screen: 1.
  • Page 11 MICROBOARDS TECHNOLOGY, LLC GX-2 DISC PUBLISHER 5. Select No, not this time and click Next. 9. Click Next. 6. Click Next. 10. Click Continue Anyway. 7. Click Finish for the next screen. 11. Click Finish for the next screen. 8. Select No, not this time and click Next.
  • Page 12 17. Click Next. 13. Click Next. 14. Click Continue Anyway. 18. Click Continue Anyway. 19. Click Finish. 15. Click Finish for the next screen. 16. Select No, not this time and click Next. • Assembly and Installation...

  • Page 13: Setting Printer Alignment

    Alignment The GX-2 Disc Publisher system has been aligned at the factory. The factory alignment values are on a label on the back of the GX-2 Disc Publisher. Follow these steps to enter the factory values: • Click on the Start Button on your Windows computer.

  • Page 14: 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-2 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 15: Printing Preferences

    GX-2 DISC PUBLISHER 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 •...

  • Page 16: Advanced Features

    Advanced Features 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 Saturation, Brightness and Color Tone allow you to fine tune your print image. Color Space defines the range of colors that can be printed.

  • Page 17: 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-2, the ink level may not be reported correctly. If the GX-2 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 18: The Gx-2 Disc Publisher And Zulu2

    The first time the user launches Zulu2, the software will ask you to configure the GX-2 Disc Publisher system. This only needs to be done the first time the software is used.
  • Page 19 Click the OK button. The system will now initialize the GX-2 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 20: Manual 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 GX-2 Disc Publisher using the Installer, it is recommended that you do so. Installing the GX-2 Disc Publisher in an incorrect order could result in an unsuccessful installation. Zulu2 Software Re-Installation There are 3 methods of reinstalling Zulu2 should the need arise: A.

  • Page 21: Surething Labeler Software Re-Installation

    SureThing Labeler Software Re-Installation There are 3 methods of reinstalling SureThing should the need arise: A. (Recommended) Insert the Microboards GX-2 Disc Publisher Installation CD into the CD/DVD ROM drive on your computer and select the Repair option when the installer starts.

  • 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-2 Disc Publisher. Remove any discs found on the belts. Close the cover.

  • Page 23: Printing Specifications

    Print Quality, Color: up to 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi, with HP PhotoREt 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 support@microboards.com or on the web at http://www.microboards.com.

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