MicroBoards Technology G4 User Manual

G4 Auto Printer

For Microsoft Windows® 8, 7, Vista, and XP

Users Manual

Microboards Technology LLC Version 1.01

MICROBOARDS TECHNOLOGY, LLC G4 AUTO PRINTER

TABLE OF CONTENTS

NTRODUCTION

HAT’S INCLUDED

YSTEM REQUIREMENTS

SSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION

SSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

G4 A

NSTALLING INK CARTRIDGES

UPPORTED INK CARTRIDGES

OADING / REPLACING INK CARTRIDGES

OADING DISCS

RONT CONTROL PANEL

G4 A

UTO PRINTER INSTALLATION

ONNECTING TO A

INDOWS 7 AND VISTA HARDWARE INSTALLATION

INDOWS XP HARDWARE INSTALLATION

RINTING PREFERENCES

OLOR TAB

ORE COLOR OPTIONS

DVANCED TAB

IAMETER SETTINGS TAB

NK TAB

LIGNMENT TAB

RINT QUALITY TAB

RINTING RECOMMENDATIONS

BOUT TAB

HE MICROBOARDS PRINTER TOOLBOX

EN CALIBRATION

RINT TEST DISC

DVANCE CONVEYOR

SING SURETHING DISC LABELER

REATING NEW LABELS

RINTING LABELS

OFTWARE RE-INSTALLATION

OOLBOX RE-INSTALLATION

URETHING LABELER SOFTWARE RE-INSTALLATION

ROUBLESHOOTING

RINTER NOT PRINTING

ISC LOADING ERROR

ISC NOT ADVANCING

OW INK INDICATION

RINTING OFF THE PRINTABLE SURFACE

UT OF MEDIA INDICATOR ON FRONT PRINTER PANEL

APS OR OVERLAP IN INK COVERAGE

“NO P

RINTERS CONNECTED” MESSAGE

UT OF INK MESSAGE

RINTING SPECIFICATIONS

ECHNICAL SUPPORT

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

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:

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part

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Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna

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Increase the separation between the equipment and antenna

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

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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 du Canade.

MICROBOARDS TECHNOLOGY, LLC G4 AUTO PRINTER

Introduction

The G4 Auto Printer is a robust automated inkjet CD and DVD printing solution. The G4 Auto Printer has a 50-disc capacity, making the task of printing large numbers of discs fast, easy and hands-free.

Fully Integrated Automation

Microboards combined our patented auto-loading system with HP's proven inkjet printer technology to give users the highest output possible, both in image resolution and print speed. Since the G4 Auto Printer is an autoloading printer, no calibration of robotics or manual feeding of discs is required. The G4 Auto Printer connects by a single USB 2.0 interface to your computer.

Flexibility and Speed for Any Application

While the G4 Auto Printer 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.

What’s Included

When unpacking your G4 Auto Printer system, the following items should be included:

• G4 Auto Printer print system

• G4 Auto Printer Quick Start Guide

• Users Manual (This document)

• Power Cord

• USB 2.0 Printer Cable

• 3 Input Bin rods

• 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.

• Microboards G4 Auto Printer Install CD (Includes Windows XP, Vista, and Windows 7 drivers, Printer Toolbox, and SureThing Label software)

• 1 V102C Tri-color ink cartridge

• 1 V101B Black ink cartridge

• Print Sample

• Cleaning Disc

The G4 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.

System Requirements

The Microboards G4 Auto Printer has the following minimum requirements and compatibilities:

Supported Operating Systems

32-bit: Microsoft Windows 8, 7, Windows Vista, or Windows XP with SP2. 64-bit: Microsoft Windows 8, 7, Windows Vista.

Processor

Intel Core 2 Duo or equivalent.

System Memory

A minimum of 1 GB is required.

Hard Drive Space

Approximately 115 MB of free space is required for the applications and drivers.

USB Connection

USB 2.0 is required.

Assembly and Installation

Assembly Instructions

G4 Auto Printer Assembly

Remove the G4 Auto Printer system from the shipping box and confirm you received all of the items.

Place the G4 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 pre-installed, 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.

MICROBOARDS TECHNOLOGY, LLC G4 AUTO PRINTER

Installing Ink Cartridges

Supported Ink Cartridges

The G4 Auto Printer uses 1 tri-color ink cartridge and 1 black ink cartridge. The part numbers for these cartridges are V102C (color) and V101B (black). If other cartridges are installed, the G4 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 G4 Auto

Printer system. Use of non-Microboards cartridges will cause the printer to fail. Use of

refilled cartridges may cause the G4 Auto Printer to fail and may affect your warranty.

Loading / Replacing Ink Cartridges

Cartridges can be changed while the G4 Auto Printer is on. The Out of Ink LED will light if any cartridge is beginning to run low on ink.

• With the printer on, open the front cover.

• Lift the cartridge latch by lifting the center of the front of the latch.

• If replacing an empty ink cartridge, remove the cartridge that needs changing by sliding the

cartridge towards the front of the Printer.

• Remove each new print cartridge to be installed from its packaging.

• Remove the protective covering from the printheads before installing the cartridges.

• Slide the correct ink cartridge into the correct slot – color on the left, black on the right.

• Lower each cartridge latch until it locks into place by applying gentle pressure to the finger

depression. Do not try to force the latch down.

• Close the front cover.

• Wait for the cartridge priming cycle to complete before sending any print jobs to the printer.

The priming cycle will take approximately 70-80 seconds.

Any time you change ink cartridges, you should always wait until the printer has primed the cartridges before sending it a print job. The priming cycle will take 70-80 seconds to complete after the door is closed.

Inserting or Removing a Cartridge

After lifting the cartridge latch,

slide the cartridge back to insert,

or forward to remove.

Lowering the Cartridge Latch

The latch on the right in is the

correct position. The left latch is

being closed.

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