MicroBoards Technology PF-2 User Manual

Print Factory

Getting Started

Quick Start Guide

Microboards Technology LLC Version 1.0

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Microboards Technology Print Factory

This Quick Start Guide steps you through the basics of installation and printing. For more detailed information, please
refer to the Users Manual located on the Print Factory CD.

What’s Included

When unpacking your Print Factory system, the following items should be included:

Print Factory printing system
Power Cord
Alignment CD’s
Blank Printable CD’s
Manual (This document)
Microboards Print Factory CD (Includes Windows 2000 and XP drivers and Surething Label Software)
Manual CD
HP C8842A Versatile Black Ink cartridge
HP C6578D Color Ink cartridge
USB Cable

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

Front Panel Indicators and Buttons

1) Cancel Button – Pressing the Cancel button cancels the current print job.

2) Print Cartridge Status Light – The light inside the Print Cartridge Status symbol flashes when a print cartridge is
low on ink or incorrectly installed, or the printer’s cover is open.

3) Resume Button and Light – The Resume light flashes when an action is required, such as loading a disc or clearing
a jam. When the action is completed, press the resume button to continue printing.

4) Power Button and Light – The Power button turns the printer on and off. It may take a few seconds for the printer
to turn on after you press the Power button. The green light next to the Power button flashes when the printer is
processing.

NOTE: The AC power switch located on the back of the printer must be turned on first, in order to supply
power to the Front Panel.

Loading / Replacing Ink Cartridges

The Print Factory system ships with standard HP ink cartridges. The black ink cartridge is specifically designed for fast
drying applications. We highly recommend using the C8842A black cartridge for printing on CD or DVD discs. The HP
51645A black cartridge is supported with the printer, but should only be used in PHOTO mode. It can take longer for the
black ink to dry when using the HP 45 cartridge.

1) Plug in the AC power cord to the back of the printer and into a power source.

2) Turn on the AC power switch located on the back of the printer.

3) Press the Power button to turn on the printer (if the green power indicator light is not on).

4) Open the top cover. The print cartridge cradle moves to the center of the printer.

5) Raise the cradle latch.

6) If replacing an ink cartridge, lift the old cartridge out of the cradle.

7) 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.

Black Cartridge

Color Cartridge

Pull tab to remove the plastic tape.

8) Push the print cartridge firmly into the cradle.

9) Secure the cradle latch.

10) Close the printer cover.

Connecting to a Computer

You have two options when connecting to a computer, USB and Parallel. You will need to decide which method is
available on your computer. Follow the instructions listed below.

Parallel Port

Confirm that your PC is turned off.
Plug the printer cable into the back of the printer.
Use the locking clips to secure the connection.
Plug the other end of the cable into the parallel port on the back of the PC.
Secure the connection by screwing in the two posts.
Proceed to “Installing the printer driver” to complete the installation.

USB Port

Confirm the PC is turned off.
Plug the small end of the USB cable into the back of the printer.
Install the larger end of the USB cable into an available USB port on the PC.
Confirm that both ends are securely in place.
Proceed to “Installing the printer driver” to complete the installation.

Installing the Printer Driver

USB Port and Parallel Port

The install procedure is the same for both the Parallel and USB port connections. Windows 2000 and Windows XP will
find the new hardware at boot up and step you through the installation process.

1. Once you have the printer connected to your PC, as described above, in the Connecting to a Computer USB Port

or Parallel Port, turn on the power to the printer and then to your computer.

2. When the system boots up, the computer will state that it has found new hardware.