G3 Auto Printer For Mac OS X Users Manual Microboards Technology LLC Version 1.
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.
MICROBOARDS TECHNOLOGY, LLC G3 Auto Printer TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction .......................................................................................................................... 5 What’s Included................................................................................................................. 5 System Requirements ....................................................................................................... 6 Assembly and Ink Installation........................
MICROBOARDS TECHNOLOGY, LLC G3 Auto Printer Introduction The Microboards G3 Auto Printer is an auto-loading CD, DVD, and BD disc printer with a 50 disc capacity. Microboards and HP co-developed the printer technology, allowing up to 4800 x 1200 dpi printing.
System Requirements The Microboards G3 Auto Printer has the following minimum requirements and compatibilities: Operating System Mac OS 10.5 to 10.6. Processors Requires Intel Processor. System Memory Minimum 1 GB of system memory. 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.
MICROBOARDS TECHNOLOGY, LLC G3 Auto Printer Installing Ink Cartridges Supported Ink Cartridges The G3 Auto Printer uses a single color ink cartridge. The part number for this cartridge is GX300HC. If other cartridges are installed, the G3 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 G3 Auto Printer system. Use of these types of cartridges will cause the printer to fail.
Installation of Drivers and Software Driver Installation Drivers must be installed on a hard disk. Once you have installed the software, store the original installer disc in a safe place. 1. Insert the Installation CD in your system’s disc drive. Open the disc icon when it appears on the desktop. 2. Double-click on the Microboards Disc Printer.mpkg icon. Follow the on-screen instructions, read and agree to the end user license agreement. 3. When prompted, enter your administrator password. 4.
MICROBOARDS TECHNOLOGY, LLC G3 Auto Printer Front Control Panel The AC power switch located on the back of the G3 Auto Printer must be turned on first in order to supply power to the Front Control Panel. The Power Button on the front panel of the G3 Auto Printer turns the Printer on and off. It may take a few seconds for the Printer to turn on after you press the Power Button. To turn off the power to the printer using the Control Panel, you will need to press and hold the Power Button for 3 seconds.
Using the G3 Auto Printer Creating Disc Labels The first step is to create a disc label of the correct size, 12cm x 12cm. You may use any application you prefer to create your labels. Included on the Installation disc are 2 eps-format templates for you to use. These are essentially blank files of the correct size that show where the outer edge of the disc and the inner hub will the image when your disc label designs are printed.
MICROBOARDS TECHNOLOGY, LLC G3 Auto Printer Microboards Utility Access the Microboards Utility by selecting the System Preferences from the Dock. Select Print & Fax. Highlight the Microboards GX Series icon and click the Utility icon. You can also select Open Printer Utility from the Utilities menu in PrintWrite. The Utility will allow you to access the Printer information as shown below.
Device Information Click the Device Information icon to view Model and Firmware Version of your GX Series printer. Test To confirm the computer is communicating with the G3 Auto Printer, print a Test Disc. This can be done with one of the inkjet printable CD’s included with your G3 Auto Printer, or an inkjet compatible disc you may already have. To print the Test Disc: • Load at least one piece of printable media in the Input hopper. • From the Microboards Toolbox, select Test.
MICROBOARDS TECHNOLOGY, LLC G3 Auto Printer Troubleshooting Printer not printing: 1. Confirm the G3 Auto Printer is plugged into a power source and is turned on. The ON/OFF switch is located at the back of the unit, above the power cable connector. 2. Confirm the green light on the power button is lit on the Control Panel. If AC power is on and the green light is off, press the power button on the Control Panel and wait for several seconds.
Printing Specifications Print Speed: Depends upon percentage of coverage and print mode selected: Photo Normal Mode: Approx. 45 seconds for 100% full-color coverage Text & Graphics Best Mode: Approx. 20 seconds for 100% full-color coverage Text & Graphics Normal Mode: Approx. 12 seconds for 20% coverage Ink Cartridge Types: Microboards GX-300HC Media Types: Inkjet Printable-surface 120mm CD, DVD, and BD optical media Maximum Print Width: 4.
