MicroBoards Technology GX Disc Printer User Manual
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Page 1: Users Manual
GX Disc Printer ® For Microsoft Windows 2000 & XP Users Manual Microboards Technology LLC Version 1.0... - Page 2 • Introduction...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
................................5 NCLUDED ..............................6 YSTEM EQUIREMENTS ASSEMBLY AND INK INSTALLATION........................6 ..............................6 SSEMBLY NSTRUCTIONS GX Disc Printer Assembly ............................6 ............................7 NSTALLING ARTRIDGES Supported Ink Cartridges .............................7 Loading / Replacing Ink Cartridges ..........................7 GX DISC PRINTER INSTALLATION ...........................8 PC ...............................8 ONNECTING TO A XP I ............................9... - Page 4 • Introduction...
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Page 5: Introduction
GX DISC PRINTER Introduction The Microboards GX Disc Printer is a manually loaded CD, DVD, and BD disc printer . Microboards and HP co-developed the printer technology, allowing up to 4800 x 1200 dpi printing. SureThing Disc Labeler is packaged with the GX Disc Printer, providing you with an easy tool for designing and printing your labels. -
Page 6: System Requirements
Remove the GX Disc Printer system from the shipping box and confirm you received all of the items. Place the GX Disc Printer on a stable, flat surface. You will need room both above and in front of the system, as discs will be accessed from both locations. -
Page 7: Installing Ink Cartridges
Loading / Replacing Ink Cartridges Cartridges can be changed while the GX Disc Printer is on, but it should never be turned on without an ink cartridge in place. The GX Disc Printer system ships with one GX-300HC color ink cartridge. -
Page 8: Gx Disc Printer Installation
The following installation sections are intended only as a reference for the installation process, not as a guide to installing the GX Disc Printer. Performing the installation out of order could result in an unsuccessful installation. -
Page 9: Windows Xp Installation
Turn on power to the PC. Windows will now boot up and Windows XP will start stating that new hardware is found. Insert the Microboards GX Disc Printer CD into a drive in your computer. The operating system will next display the following screen: 1. - Page 10 10. Click Next. 7. Click Continue Anyway. 8. Click Finish for the next screen. 11. Click Continue Anyway. 9. Select No, not this time and click Next. 12. Click Finish. • GX Disc Printer Installation...
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Page 11: Setting Printer Alignment
Setting Printer Alignment Alignment The GX Disc Printer system has been aligned at the factory. The factory alignment values are on a label on the back of the GX Disc Printer. Follow these steps to enter the factory values: •... -
Page 12: Gx Toolbox
GX Toolbox A shortcut to the GX Toolbox was added to your desktop during the printer installation. Double-click the icon to open the toolbox. For each of the functions, a blank disc will need to be loaded. Print Test Disc To confirm the computer is communicating with the GX Disc Printer, print a Test Disc. -
Page 13: Using The Gx Disc Printer
DVD, or BD 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 Disc Printer will only accept 12 cm discs. -
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 •... -
Page 15: Advanced Features
MICROBOARDS TECHNOLOGY, LLC GX DISC PRINTER 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. -
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, the ink level may not be reported correctly. If the GX 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: Manual Software Re-Installation
This section will only apply to a manual re-installation of the SureThing software package. If you have not yet installed the GX Auto Printer using the Installer, it is recommended that you do so. There are 3 methods of reinstalling SureThing should the need arise: A. -
Page 18: Troubleshooting
Also check to make sure the correct printer port is selected. Red LED Flashing This indicates an out of media state. Load media and press the OK button on the GX Auto Printer to clear the error state. If a dialog appears on the PC stating that the printer did not recognize any media, you will need to press the OK button on the printer and click the OK button in the dialog to clear the error state. -
Page 19: Printing Specifications
Color Technology: HP PhotoREt Memory: 64MB Connectivity: USB. USB 2.0 recommended 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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