MicroBoards Technology GX Auto Printer User Manual
GX Auto Printer
For Microsoft Windows® 7, Vista, and XP
Microboards Technology LLC Version 1.3
Users Manual
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MICROBOARDS TECHNOLOGY, LLC GX AUTO PRINTER
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION..............................................................................................................................................................5
WHAT’S INCLUDED ...........................................................................................................................................................5
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS ...................................................................................................................................................6
ASSEMBLY AND INK INSTALLATION.......................................................................................................................6
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS ................................................................................................................................................6
GX Auto Printer Assembly............................................................................................................................................6
INSTALLING INK CARTRIDGES...........................................................................................................................................7
Supported Ink Cartridges .............................................................................................................................................7
Loading / Replacing Ink Cartridges.............................................................................................................................7
GX AUTO PRINTER INSTALLATION.........................................................................................................................8
CONNECTING TO A PC.......................................................................................................................................................8
WINDOWS 7 & VISTA HARDWARE INSTALLATION ............................................................................................................9
WINDOWS XP HARDWARE INSTALLATION........................................................................................................................9
SETTING PRINTER ALIGNMENT..............................................................................................................................11
ALIGNMENT.....................................................................................................................................................................11
GX TOOLBOX.................................................................................................................................................................11
PRINT TEST DISC.............................................................................................................................................................11
EXERCISE BELT...............................................................................................................................................................11
CLEANING .......................................................................................................................................................................11
USING THE GX AUTO PRINTER................................................................................................................................12
LOADING DISCS...............................................................................................................................................................12
SURETHING DISC LABELER.............................................................................................................................................12
Creating New Labels ..................................................................................................................................................12
Printing Labels...........................................................................................................................................................12
PRINTING PREFERENCES..........................................................................................................................................13
COLOR TAB.....................................................................................................................................................................13
More Color Options....................................................................................................................................................13
ADVANCED TAB..............................................................................................................................................................14
DIAMETER SETTINGS TAB...............................................................................................................................................14
INK TAB ..........................................................................................................................................................................15
ALIGNMENT TAB.............................................................................................................................................................15
PRINT QUALITY TAB .......................................................................................................................................................16
Printing Recommendations.........................................................................................................................................16
ABOUT TAB.....................................................................................................................................................................16
MANUAL SOFTWARE RE-INSTALLATION............................................................................................................17
TROUBLESHOOTING...................................................................................................................................................18
PRINTER NOT PRINTING ...................................................................................................................................................18
RED LED FLASHING........................................................................................................................................................18
DISK FEED ERROR ...........................................................................................................................................................18
LOW INK INDICATION ......................................................................................................................................................18
PRINTING SPECIFICATIONS.....................................................................................................................................19
TECHNICAL SUPPORT................................................................................................................................................19
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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.
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
du Canade.
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MICROBOARDS TECHNOLOGY, LLC GX AUTO PRINTER
Introduction
The Microboards GX 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 GX Auto Printer, providing you with an easy tool for designing
and printing your labels.
What’s Included
When unpacking your GX Auto Printer system, the following items should be included:
• GX Auto Printer print system
• GX Auto Printer Quick Start Guide
• Print Sample
• Power Cord
• Alignment CD’s
• Blank Printable CD’s
• Users Manual (This document)
• Microboards GX 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 GX 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 GX 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 2.0 GHz or faster.
System Memory
Minimum 1 GB of system memory.
Hard Drive Space
Only 10MB 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
GX Auto Printer Assembly
Remove the GX Auto Printer system from the shipping box and
confirm you received all of the items.
Place the GX Auto Printer on a stable, flat surface. You will need
room 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 Auto
Printer. 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 Auto Printer, shown below.
Input Rods
Output Bin
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