MicroBoards Technology PF-Pro Disc Printer User Manual
PF-Pro Disc Printer
For Mac OS X
Users Manual
Microboards Technology LLC Version 1.01
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• Introduction
MICROBOARDS TECHNOLOGY, LLC PF-PRO Disc Printer
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION..............................................................................................................................................................5
WHAT’S INCLUDED ...........................................................................................................................................................5
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS ...................................................................................................................................................6
ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION...............................................................................................................................6
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS ................................................................................................................................................6
PF-Pro Disc Printer Assembly.....................................................................................................................................6
INSTALLING INK CARTRIDGES AND PRINT HEADS.............................................................................................................7
Supported Ink Cartridges .............................................................................................................................................7
Loading / Replacing Ink Cartridges.............................................................................................................................7
Installing / Replacing Printheads.................................................................................................................................7
LOADING DISCS.................................................................................................................................................................8
FRONT PANEL INDICATORS AND BUTTONS........................................................................................................................8
INSTALLATION OF DRIVERS AND SOFTWARE.....................................................................................................................9
Driver Installation........................................................................................................................................................9
CONNECTING TO A MAC....................................................................................................................................................9
Adding the PF-Pro Disc Printer...................................................................................................................................9
SETTING PRINTER ALIGNMENT..............................................................................................................................10
ALIGNMENT.....................................................................................................................................................................10
MICROBOARDS PRINTER UTILITY........................................................................................................................10
SUPPLIES STATUS ............................................................................................................................................................10
DEVICE INFORMATION ....................................................................................................................................................11
CLEAN.............................................................................................................................................................................11
Printhead Maintenance ..............................................................................................................................................11
MANUAL PEN ALIGNMENT..............................................................................................................................................12
SUPPORT..........................................................................................................................................................................12
DISC PRINTING ................................................................................................................................................................12
USING THE PF-PRO DISC PRINTER.........................................................................................................................13
CREATING DISC LABELS..................................................................................................................................................13
LOADING DISCS...............................................................................................................................................................13
PRINTING DISCS ..............................................................................................................................................................13
Page Setup..................................................................................................................................................................13
Changing Print Quality ..............................................................................................................................................14
Changing Print Diameters..........................................................................................................................................14
TROUBLESHOOTING...................................................................................................................................................15
PRINTER NOT PRINTING ...................................................................................................................................................15
LOW INK INDICATION ......................................................................................................................................................15
DISC LOADING ERROR.....................................................................................................................................................15
GAPS OR OVERLAP IN INK COVERAGE.............................................................................................................................15
PRINTING SPECIFICATIONS.....................................................................................................................................16
TECHNICAL SUPPORT................................................................................................................................................16
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• Introduction
MICROBOARDS TECHNOLOGY, LLC PF-PRO Disc Printer
Introduction
The PF-Pro Disc Printer is a robust automated inkjet CD and DVD printing solution. The PF-Pro Disc Printer
has a 100-disc capacity, making the task of printing large numbers of discs fast, easy and hands-free.
Fully Integrated Automation
Microboards combined their patented auto-loading system with HP's new inkjet printer engine to give users
the highest output possible, both in image resolution and print speed. Since the PF-Pro Disc Printer is an
autoloading printer, no calibration of robotics or manual feeding of discs is required. The PF-Pro Disc Printer
connects by a single USB 2.0 interface to your computer.
Flexibility and Speed for Any Application
While the PF-Pro Disc 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. The PF-Pro Disc Printer can be used from any
application, although it is recommended that any artwork you create is 12cm by 12cm in size.
What’s Included
When unpacking your PF-Pro Disc Printer system, the following items should be inclu ded:
• PF-Pro Disc Printer print system
• PF-Pro Disc Printer Quick Start Guide
• Unpack Guide
• Users Manual (This document)
• Power Cord
• USB 2.0 Printer Cable
• Blank Printable CD’s
• Input Bin rods
• 100 disc output assembly
• Microboards PF-Pro Disc Printer Install CD
• 1 each: Microboards PFP-HC-CYAN, PFP-HC-MAGENTA, PFP-HC-YELLOW, and PFP-HC-
BLACK Ink cartridges
• 1 each: CG316A (Yellow and Black) and C9382A (Cyan and Magenta) printheads
If any of these items are missing, please contact your distributor or Microboards Technology
Technical Support department at 952-556-1639.
The PF-Pro Disc 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 PF-Pro Disc Printer has the following minimum requirements and compatibilities:
Operating System
Mac OS 10.4 or above.
Processors
G 4 Power PC Processor, running at 1.2 GHz or faster; -or- Intel Processor
System Memory
Minimum 512 MB of system memory required; 1 GB minimum recommended.
Hard Drive Space
Less than 30MB of free space is required on the system hard drive for the applications and drivers.
USB Connection
USB 2.0 is required.
Assembly and Installation
Assembly Instructions
PF-Pro Disc Printer Assembly
Remove the PF-Pro Disc Printer system from the shipping box and confirm you received all of the
items.
Place the PF-Pro Disc 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.
Install the 2 long input bin posts above the input hopper, with the wide post to the right (shipped
installed).
Install the output bin:
• Align the two holes in the output bin with the holes on the Front of the printer (numbers 1 and 2).
• Secure the output bin with the two thumb screws.
• The output bin should now be securely in place.
• Next, slide in the 100 disc output spindle into place.
The Output Bin is designed to hang over the front edge
of your work surface.
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