MicroBoards Technology G3 User Manual

G3 Disc Publisher

For Mac OS X

Microboards Technology LLC Version 1.1

Users Manual

Any unauthorized modification to this equipment may result in the revocation by the FCC of the user’s authority to
operate this equipment.

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This

equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna

• Increase the separation between the equipment and antenna

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different than that to which the receiver is connected

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help

This product is in conformity with the EMC Directive (89/336/EEC) through compliance with the following European standards: EN 55022,
EN 55024. The CE mark has been affixed in accordance with the CE Marking Directive 93/68/EEC.

Canadian Department of Communications (DOC) Statement

This Class B digital apparatus complies with the Canadian ICES-003 Issue 4:2004. Cet appareil numerique de la classe B est conforme a la
norme NMB-003

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction .......................................................................................................................... 5

What’s Included.................................................................................................................5

System Requirements....................................................................................................... 6

Assembly and Installation..................................................................................................... 6

Assembly Instructions ....................................................................................................... 6

G3 Disc Publisher Assembly.......................................................................................... 6

Installing Ink Cartridges..................................................................................................... 7

Supported Ink Cartridges ............................................................................................... 7

Loading / Replacing Ink Cartridges ................................................................................ 7

Loading Discs.................................................................................................................... 8

Front Control Panel........................................................................................................... 8

Installation of Drivers and Software................................................................................... 9

Driver and Microboards PrintWrite Installation ............................................................... 9

Connecting to a Mac ......................................................................................................... 9

Adding the G3 Printer..................................................................................................... 9

Printer Alignment................................................................................................................ 10

Alignment........................................................................................................................ 10

Microboards Toolbox.......................................................................................................... 10

Ink Level.............................................................................Error! Bookmark not defined.

Test................................................................................................................................. 11

Clean............................................................................................................................... 11

Utility ..................................................................................Error! Bookmark not defined.

Support............................................................................................................................ 12

Register........................................................................................................................... 12

The G3 Disc Publisher and PrintWrite................................................................................ 12

Print Only without PrintWrite .............................................................................................. 13

Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................. 13

Printer not printing:.......................................................................................................... 13

Disc Loading error........................................................................................................... 13

Low Ink indication............................................................................................................ 13

Printing Specifications........................................................................................................ 14

Technical Support .............................................................................................................. 14

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Introduction

The Microboards G3 Disc Publisher is a single drive, 50 disc, print and record system. The G3 combines
professional quality printing and recording into a single, easy to use duplicator. The system includes one 24x
DVD recorder. Microboards and HP co-developed the printer technology, allowing up to 4800 x 1200 dpi
printing. The Microboards PrintWrite software is a dynamic interface for both beginners and power users.
Easily record DVD Video, DVD data, Audio CD’s, Data CD’s, Video CD’s and much more.

Other features include:

• Asynchronous print and record function

• Creation of audio CD’s from MP3 or wave files

• Batch mode, allowing multiple different masters to be used at a time.

• Integrated print function.

• A cover flow of your recently-used images used for printing.

• Multi-job queueing.

What’s Included

When unpacking your G3 Disc Publisher system, the following items should be included:

• G3 Disc Publisher print and record system

• G3 Disc Publisher Quick Start Guide

• Power Cord

• Blank Printable CDs

• Users Manual (This document)

• Microboards G3 Disc Publisher Install CD (Includes drivers and Microboards PrintWrite

software)

• Microboards GX-300HC Color Ink cartridge (14ml)

• USB Printer Cable

• Input Bin rods (already installed)

• 50 disc output assembly

If any of these items are missing, please contact your distributor or Microboards Technology
Technical Support department at 952-556-1639.

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