GX-1 Disc Publisher
For Microsoft Windows® 2000 & XP
Users Manual
Microboards Technology LLC Version 1.1
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION..............................................................................................................................................................4
WHAT’S INCLUDED ...........................................................................................................................................................4
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS ...................................................................................................................................................5
ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION...............................................................................................................................5
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS ................................................................................................................................................5
GX-1 Disc Publisher Assembly.....................................................................................................................................5
INSTALLING INK CARTRIDGES...........................................................................................................................................6
Supported Ink Cartridges .............................................................................................................................................6
Loading / Replacing Ink Cartridges.............................................................................................................................6
LOADING DISCS.................................................................................................................................................................7
FRONT PANEL INDICATORS AND BUTTONS........................................................................................................................7
GX-1 DISC PUBLISHER INSTALLATION..............................................................................................................................8
CONNECTING TO A PC.......................................................................................................................................................8
WINDOWS XP....................................................................................................................................................................9
SETTING PRINTER ALIGNMENT..............................................................................................................................12
ALIGNMENT.....................................................................................................................................................................12
Print Test Disc............................................................................................................................................................12
Print Alignment Disc..................................................................................................................................................13
PRINTING PREFERENCES..........................................................................................................................................14
PAPER/QUALITY TAB ......................................................................................................................................................14
Printing Recommendations.........................................................................................................................................14
ADVANCED FEATURES ....................................................................................................................................................15
COLOR TAB.....................................................................................................................................................................15
UTILITY TAB ...................................................................................................................................................................16
Ink Level .....................................................................................................................................................................16
THE GX-1 DISC PUBLISHER AND ZULU2...............................................................................................................17
MANUAL SOFTWARE RE-INSTALLATION............................................................................................................19
SURETHING LABELER SOFTWARE RE-INSTALLATION .....................................................................................................19
ZULU2 SOFTWARE RE-INSTALLATION.............................................................................................................................21
TROUBLESHOOTING...................................................................................................................................................22
PRINTER NOT PRINTING: ..................................................................................................................................................22
DISK LOADING ERROR:....................................................................................................................................................22
LOW INK INDICATION:.....................................................................................................................................................22
DISCS NOT LOADING WHEN PRIN TING FROM SURETHING ................................................................................................22
PRINTING SPECIFICATIONS.....................................................................................................................................23
TECHNICAL SUPPORT................................................................................................................................................23
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Introduction
The Microboards GX-1 Disc Publisher is a single drive, 50 disc, print and record system. The GX-1 combines
industrial strength printing and recording into a single, easy to use duplicator. The system includes one 16x
DVD recorder. Microboards and HP co-developed the printer technology, allowing up to 4800 x 1200 dpi
printing. The Prassi Technology Zulu 2 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, wma or wave files
• Full support for CD Text, Pre-Gap, UPC and ISRC
• Batch mode, allowing up to 8 different masters to be used at a time.
• Multi-borders support.
• Integrated print function with prn or SureThing print files.
What’s Included
When unpacking your GX-1 Disc Publisher system, the following items should be included:
• GX-1 Disc Publisher print and record system
• GX-1 Disc Publisher Quick Start Guide
• GX-1 Unpack Guide
• Print Sample
• Power Cord
• Alignment CD’s
• Blank Printable CD’s
• Users Manual (This document)
• Microboards GX-1 Disc Publisher Install CD (Includes Windows 2000/XP drivers, Zulu2
software and SureThing Label software)
• Microboards GX-200HC 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.
The GX-1 Disc Publisher 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 GX-1 Disc Publisher has the following minimum requirements and compatibilities:
Operating System
Microsoft Windows 2000 with SP4 or Windows XP with SP2.
Processor
Pentium 4 (or equivalent) CPU, running at 2.0 GHz or faster.
System Memory
Minimum 512 MB of system memory. More memory is suggested for DVD recording operation.
Hard Drive Space
Only 10MB of free space is required on the system hard drive for the applications and drivers. For
storing disc images, temporary space is needed for the full disc dimension. That could be up to about
800MB for CD or about 5 GB for DVD.
A separate internal 7200 RPM hard drive is recommended for storing your data. Using the same
hard drive as the operating system can cause the system to perform slowly.
USB Connection
USB 2.0 is required. USB 1.1 is not supported, as using USB 1.1 will result in significantly longer
recording times and the potential for recording failures.
Assembly and Installation
Assembly Instructions
GX-1 Disc Publisher Assembly
Remove the GX-1 Disc Publisher system from the shipping box
and confirm you received all of the items.
Place the GX-1 Disc Publisher on a stable, flat surface. You will
need room both in front and to the left of the system, as discs will
be accessed from both locations.
The input bin posts are pre-installed, with the wide post to the
front.
The Reject Bin is pre-installed on the left side of the GX-1 Disc
Publisher. This bin, which slides out, should be emptied when
you know discs have been rejected.
Slide the 50-disc Output Bin into the channel between the feet at
the front of the GX-1 Disc Publisher.
Input Rods
Output Bin
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Installing Ink Cartridges
Supported Ink Cartridges
The GX-1 Disc Publisher uses a single color ink cartridge. The part number for this cartridge is GX200HC. If other cartridges are installed, the GX-1 Disc Publisher 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 GX-1 Disc
Publisher 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 can be changed while the GX-1 Disc Publisher is on, but it should never be turned on
without an ink cartridge in place.
The GX-1 Disc Publisher system ships with one GX-200HC color ink cartridge.
• Remove the front cover. The print cartridge cradle will be on the right side of the GX-1 Disc
Publisher, 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 print cartridge from its packaging and carefully remove the plastic tape.
Hold the print cartridge so that the copper strip is at the bottom.
• With the front of the new ink cartridge tilted down, slide the cartridge into the cradle.
• Tilt the front of the cartridge back up to lock the ink cartridge in place.
• Replace the front cover.
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Loading Discs
The next step is to load your GX-1 Disc Publisher with output discs. The system will accept CD or
DVD 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-1 Disc Publisher will only accept 12 cm discs.
Business card or 8 cm discs are not supported by this system.
Figure 1 Figure 2
Load the first 5 or 6 discs flat, as seen in figure 1.
Load the rest of the discs at an angle, against the wide input rod, as seen in figure 2.
The GX-1 Disc Publisher will hold a maximum of 50 discs. DO NOT load more than 50 discs in the
system, as this may cause the discs to feed incorrectly.
Front Panel Indicators and Buttons
1. Cancel Button – Pressing the Cancel button cancels the current print job.
2. Print Button – The light on this button will flash when printing is in progress.
3. OK Button – This button will only be used when you are prompted to do so while processing
discs.
4. Power Button and Light – The Power button turns the GX-1 Disc Publisher on and off. It may
take a few seconds for the GX-1 Disc Publisher to turn on after you press the Power button.
The green light at the base of the Power button flashes when the printer is processing.
NOTE: The AC power switch located on the back of the GX-1 Disc Publisher must be turned on first
in order to supply power to the Front Panel.
1. Cancel
2. Print
3. OK
4. Power
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