MicroBoards Technology G3 Auto User Manual
G3 Auto Printer
For Microsoft Windows® 7, Vista, and XP
Microboards Technology LLC Version 2.0
Users Manual
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• Introduction
MICROBOARDS TECHNOLOGY, LLC G3 AUTO PRINTER
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction .......................................................................................................................... 5
What’s Included.................................................................................................................5
System Requirements....................................................................................................... 6
Assembly and Ink Installation............................................................................................... 6
Assembly Instructions ....................................................................................................... 6
Installing Ink Cartridges..................................................................................................... 7
Supported Ink Cartridges ............................................................................................... 7
Loading / Replacing Ink Cartridges ................................................................................ 7
Loading Discs.................................................................................................................... 8
Front Control Panel........................................................................................................... 8
Output Bin Sensor............................................................................................................. 8
G3 Auto Printer Installation .................................................................................................. 9
Connecting to a PC........................................................................................................... 9
Windows 7 and Vista Hardware Installation...................................................................... 9
Windows XP Hardware Installation ................................................................................. 10
Setting Printer Alignment.................................................................................................... 12
Alignment........................................................................................................................ 12
G3 Toolbox......................................................................................................................... 12
Print Test Disc................................................................................................................. 12
Exercise Belt................................................................................................................... 12
Cleaning.......................................................................................................................... 12
Using the G3 Auto Printer .................................................................................................. 13
Loading Discs.................................................................................................................. 13
SureThing Disc Labeler................................................................................................... 13
Creating New Labels.................................................................................................... 13
Printing Labels.............................................................................................................. 13
Printing Preferences........................................................................................................... 14
Color Tab ........................................................................................................................ 14
Advanced Tab................................................................................................................. 15
Diameter Settings Tab..................................................................................................... 15
Ink Tab............................................................................................................................ 16
Alignment Tab................................................................................................................. 16
Print Quality Tab.............................................................................................................. 17
Printing Recommendations .......................................................................................... 17
About Tab........................................................................................................................ 17
Manual Software Re-Installation ........................................................................................ 18
Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................. 19
Printer not printing:.......................................................................................................... 19
Disc Loading error:.......................................................................................................... 19
Low Ink indication:........................................................................................................... 19
Printing Specifications........................................................................................................ 20
Technical Support .............................................................................................................. 20
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• Introduction
MICROBOARDS TECHNOLOGY, LLC G3 AUTO PRINTER
Introduction
The Microboards G3 Auto Printer is a CD, DVD, and BD auto-loading disc printer with a 50 disc capacity.
Microboards and HP co-developed the printer technology, allowing up to 4800 x 1200 dpi printing.
SureThing Disc Labeler is packaged with the G3 Auto Printer, providing you with an easy tool for designing
and printing your labels.
What’s Included
When unpacking your G3 Auto Printer system, the following items should be included:
• G3 Auto Printer print system
• G3 Auto Printer Quick Start Guide
• Print Sample
• Power Cord
• Blank Printable CDs
• Users Manual (This document)
• Microboards G3 Auto Printer Install CD (Includes Windows XP/Vista/7 drivers and SureThing
Label software)
• Microboards GX-300HC Color Ink cartridge (14ml)
• USB Printer Cable
• Disc output assembly
If any of these items are missing, please contact your distributor or Microboards Technology
Technical Support department at 952-556-1639.
The G3 Auto Printer installation disc includes an
Installer that will walk you through the process
step by step. Please perform the installation in
order as specified in the Installer before
connecting to a computer.
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System Requirements
The Microboards G3 Auto Printer has the following minimum requirements and compatibilities:
Operating System
Microsoft Windows XP with SP2, Windows Vista, or Windows 7. 32- and 64-bit Operating Systems.
Processor
Pentium 4 (or equivalent) CPU, running at 3.0 GHz or faster.
System Memory
Minimum 1 GB of system memory.
Hard Drive Space
About 100 MB of free space is required on the system hard drive for the applications and drivers.
Additional drive space will be required for saved disc labels.
USB Connection
USB 2.0 is recommended. USB 1.1 may be used but is not recommended, as using USB 1.1 may
result in more time being necessary for print images to be passed to the printer.
Assembly and Ink Installation
Assembly Instructions
G3 Auto Printer Assembly
Remove the G3 Auto Printer system
from the shipping box and confirm
you received all of the items.
Place the G3 Auto Printer on a
stable, flat surface. You will need
room both in front and behind the
system, as discs will be accessed
from both locations.
The Input Bin posts are preinstalled, with the wide post to the
right.
The 50-disc Output Bin is shipped in
place under the front cover. Lift the
cover to remove the packaging tape
from the Output Bin.
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• Assembly and Ink Installation
MICROBOARDS TECHNOLOGY, LLC G3 AUTO PRINTER
Installing Ink Cartridges
Supported Ink Cartridges
The G3 Auto Printer uses a single color ink cartridge. The part number for this cartridge is GX300HC. If other cartridges are installed, the G3 Auto Printer will not function. These cartridges are
available from any Microboards reseller.
Refill kits or non-Microboards ink cartridges are not recommended for use in the G3 Auto
Printer system. Use of these types of cartridges will cause the printer to fail. Use of these
types of cartridges will void the warranty.
Loading / Replacing Ink Cartridges
Cartridges should be changed while the G3 Auto Printer is on. The cartridge can be replaced during
printing.
The G3 Auto Printer system ships with one Microboards GX-300HC color ink cartridge.
• Lift the front cover with the power on. The print cartridge cradle will move to the right side of
the G3 Auto Printer, as shown below.
• Tilt the old cartridge forward to release the cartridge from the cradle, as shown in the inset
below.
• Lift the old cartridge out of the cradle.
• Remove the new GX-300HC ink cartridge from its packaging and carefully remove the plastic
tape. Hold the ink cartridge so that the copper strip is at the bottom.
• With the front of the new GX-300HC ink cartridge tilted down, slide the cartridge into the
cradle.
• Tilt the front of the GX-300HC ink cartridge back up to lock the ink cartridge in place.
• Lower the front cover.
• The new GX-300HC ink
cartridge will be initialized
by the printer.
The Microboards GX-300HC
Ink Cartridge must be used
or the printer will not
function.
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