MicroBoards Technology GX Disc Printer User Manual

MicroBoards Technology GX Disc Printer User Manual

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GX Disc Printer
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For Microsoft Windows
Vista, XP, and 2000

Users Manual

Microboards Technology LLC
Version 1.1

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Summary of Contents for MicroBoards Technology GX Disc Printer

  • Page 1: Users Manual

    GX Disc Printer ® For Microsoft Windows Vista, XP, and 2000 Users Manual Microboards Technology LLC Version 1.1...
  • Page 2 • Introduction...
  • 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 ........................9...
  • Page 4 • Introduction...
  • 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 Vista Hardware Installation

    Insert the Microboards GX Disc Printer CD into a drive in your computer. Follow the instructions provided by the Installer. Connect the GX Disc Printer to the PC only when you are prompted to. Once the GX Disc Printer is connected, the operating system will next display the following screen: 1.
  • Page 10 9. Select No, not this time and click Next. 5. Select No, not this time and click Next. 10. Click Next. 6. Click Next. 11. Click Continue Anyway. 7. Click Continue Anyway. 12. Click Finish. 8. Click Finish for the next screen. • GX Disc Printer Installation...
  • 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: 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 13: Printing Preferences

    GX DISC PRINTER 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. Print Quality Tab Print Quality •...
  • Page 14: Color Tab

    Color Tab Color Space defines the range of colors that can be printed. sRGB/sYCC will be the setting selected unless your image specifically created using AdobeRGB standard. Click the Advanced color settings button on the Color tab to access the controls.
  • Page 15: Ink Tab

    The Outer and Inner Diameters will change the size of the area to be printed. To avoid excessive ink buildup, these values should never be set so that the GX Disc Printer is printing off the media. The default diameter settings are...
  • Page 16: 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 Disc Printer using the Installer, it is recommended that you do so. There are 3 methods of reinstalling SureThing should the need arise: A.
  • Page 17: 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 Disc 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 18: Printing Specifications

    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 GX Disc Printer available when contacting Technical Support. • Printing Specifications...
  • Page 19 MICROBOARDS TECHNOLOGY, LLC GX DISC PRINTER...

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