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MicroBoards Technology CX-1 User Manual

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CX-1 Disc Publisher
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For Microsoft Windows
2000 & XP
Users Manual
Microboards Technology LLC
Version 1.00

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  • Page 1 CX-1 Disc Publisher ® For Microsoft Windows 2000 & XP Users Manual Microboards Technology LLC Version 1.00...
  • Page 2 • Introduction...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    ARGIN ALIBRATION ................................17 RINT ................................17 XERCISE USING SURETHING DISC LABELER ........................17 Creating New Labels ..............................17 Printing Labels ................................17 THE CX-1 DISC PUBLISHER AND ZULU2........................18 ............................20 RINT ............................20 OBOTICS TILITIES Enable Configure Dialog............................20 Exercise Belts ................................20 Unload the Drive ................................20 SOFTWARE RE-INSTALLATION ..........................21 ............................21...
  • Page 4 • Introduction...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Flexibility and Speed for Any Application While the CX-1 Disc Publisher was designed to fill a need in the high-volume arena, it also has the ability to print at 4800 x 1200 dpi on both DVD and CD media. With the included design software, users can enjoy its benefits whether making a few discs or a few hundred.

  • Page 6: System Requirements

    Assembly and Installation Assembly Instructions CX-1 Disc Publisher Assembly Remove the CX-1 Disc Publisher system from the shipping box and confirm you received all of the items. Place the CX-1 Disc Publisher on a stable, flat surface. You will need room both in front and behind the system, as discs will be accessed from both locations.

  • Page 7: Front Panel Indicators And Buttons

    Load the rest of the discs at an angle, against the wide input rod, as seen in figure 2. The CX-1 Disc Publisher will hold a maximum of 100 discs. DO NOT load more than 100 discs in the system, as this may cause the discs to load incorrectly.

  • Page 8: Installing Ink Cartridges

    CX-1 Disc Publisher to fail and may affect your warranty. Loading / Replacing Ink Cartridges Cartridges can be changed while the CX-1 Disc Publisher is on. The Out of Ink LED will light if any cartridge is beginning to run low on ink.

  • Page 9: Replacing Empty Ink Cartridges

    CX-1 DISC PUBLISHER Replacing Empty Ink Cartridges The CX-1 Disc Publisher will notify you when either cartridge is completely empty. Since the current print job will be cancelled at that point, it is strongly recommended that you replace the cartridges when you are notified that they are low rather than waiting until they are empty.

  • Page 10: Cx-1 Disc Publisher Installation

    2. Confirm that your PC is powered on. 3. Connect the square shaped end of the USB cable to the back of the CX-1 Disc Publisher. 4. Connect the flat, rectangular end of the USB cable into a USB 2.0 port in...

  • Page 11: Windows Xp

    Insert the Microboards CX-1 Disc Publisher CD into a drive in your computer. Follow the instructions provided by the installer. Connect the CX-1 Disc Publisher to the PC only when you are prompted to. The operating system will next display the following windows: 1.
  • Page 12 9. Select No, not this time and click Next. 5. The following screen will appear: 10. Click Next. 6. Select No, not this time and click Next. 11. Click Continue Anyway. 7. Click Next. 12. Click Finish to complete the installation.

  • Page 13: Printing Preferences

    MICROBOARDS TECHNOLOGY, LLC CX-1 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 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 14: Print Quality Advanced Features

    Print Quality Advanced Features Print Quality 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 Color Options The Color Options setting allows you to specify that the image is to be printed in grayscale.

  • Page 15: Diameter Settings Tab

    To avoid excessive ink buildup, these values should never be set so that the CX-1 Disc Publisher is printing off the media. The Parameter Unit should remain on the 0.1mm setting for maximum precision.

  • Page 16: About Tab

    About Tab The About tab provides you with contact information for the worldwide Microboards offices. The Microboards Printer 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.

  • Page 17: Automatic Margin Calibration

    It is not necessary to load any media for this utility. Using SureThing Disc Labeler SureThing Disc Labeler is included with the CX-1 Disc Publisher and will be installed during the CX-1 Installation. For more information on using SureThing, please refer to the SureThing Help menu.

  • Page 18: The Cx-1 Disc Publisher And Zulu2

    SureThing. The Print Only feature under the Robotics menu will launch SureThing. The first time the user launches Zulu2, the software will ask you to configure the CX-1 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 CX-1 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: Zulu2 And Print Only Mode

    Zulu2 and Print Only Mode While the CX-1 Disc Publisher was designed to be operated in Burn and Print mode, you can also use the CX-1 as a disc printer. SureThing Disc Labeler software is included with the CX-1 Disc Publisher, but you can print using many applications.

  • Page 21: Software Re-Installation

    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 CX-1 Disc Publisher using the Installer, it is recommended that you do so. Installing the CX-1 Disc Publisher in an incorrect order could result in an unsuccessful installation.

  • Page 22: 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 CX-1 Disc Publisher Installation CD into the CD/DVD ROM drive on your computer and select the Repair option when the installer starts.

  • Page 23: 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 CX-1 Disc Publisher. Remove any discs found on the belts. Close the cover.

  • Page 24: Low Ink Warning

    During the CX-1 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 25: Printing Specifications

    MICROBOARDS TECHNOLOGY, LLC CX-1 DISC PUBLISHER Printing Specifications Print Speed: Depends upon percentage of coverage and print mode selected Photo: • Approx. 115 seconds for 100% full-color coverage, Photo Best Mode • Approx. 80 seconds for 100% full-color coverage, Photo Normal Mode Text &...

  • Page 26: Technical Support

    Technical Support 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 PF-3 Print Factory available when contacting Technical Support.

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