MicroBoards GX-1 - Manual

MICROBOARDS TECHNOLOGY, LLC GX-1 DISC PUBLISHER 7 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 o...

• Assembly and Installation 8 GX-1 Disc Publisher Installation The GX-1 Disc Publisher installation disk includes an Installer that will walk you through the process step by step. Please use the Installer and follow the installation steps in order. The following installation sections are intended on...

MICROBOARDS TECHNOLOGY, LLC GX-1 DISC PUBLISHER 9 Windows XP The Windows Found New Hardware Wizard will appear during any installation, including when using the Installer. Please follow all directions in the order in which they appear when using the Installer. Turn on power to the GX-1 Disc Publishe...

• Setting Printer Alignment 12 Setting Printer Alignment Alignment The GX-1 Disc Publisher system has been aligned at the factory. The factory alignment values are on a label on the back of the GX-1 Disc Publisher. Follow these steps to enter the factory values: • Click on the Start Button on your W...

MICROBOARDS TECHNOLOGY, LLC GX-1 DISC PUBLISHER 13 Print Alignment Disc NOTE: The Alignment Disc should always be printed using Photo mode for the best accuracy. There are factory default alignment values for the TOP and LEFT values for your GX-1 Disc Publisher, referring to the top and left margin ...

• Printing Preferences 14 Printing Preferences Access the Printing Preferences by clicking the Start Button on your Windows computer. Select Settings and then select Printers . Right click on the Microboards GX Series icon, then select Printing Preferences . Paper/Quality Tab Print Quality • Best • ...

MICROBOARDS TECHNOLOGY, LLC GX-1 DISC PUBLISHER 15 Advanced Features Advanced Features allow you to adjust the amount of ink placed on the disc using the Ink Volume setting, and adjust the Dry Time of the disc. Color Tab Saturation , Brightness and Color Tone allow you to fine tune your print image....

• 16 Utility Tab The Resolution setting should always be set at .1mm for best results. Alignment values will move the print image on the disc. The Outer and Inner Diameters will change the size of the area to be printed. To avoid excessive ink buildup, these values should never be set so that the GX...

MICROBOARDS TECHNOLOGY, LLC GX-1 DISC PUBLISHER 17 The GX-1 Disc Publisher and Zulu2 All printing and burning is done using Zulu2. Do not print using SureThing, as SureThing does not control the loading and unloading process. The first time the user launches Zulu2, the software will ask you to confi...

MICROBOARDS TECHNOLOGY, LLC GX-1 DISC PUBLISHER 19 Manual Software Re-Installation The information in this section will only apply to a manual re-installation of the individual software packages. If you have not yet installed the GX-1 Disc Publisher using the Installer, it is recommended that you do...

MICROBOARDS TECHNOLOGY, LLC GX-1 DISC PUBLISHER 21 Zulu2 Software Re-Installation Insert the Microboards GX-1 Disc Publisher Installation CD into the CD/DVD ROM drive on your computer. The installer should open automatically; click the Cancel button to exit the installer. Click the Start button and ...

• Troubleshooting 22 Troubleshooting Printer not printing: 1. Confirm the GX-1 Disc Publisher 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 front pan...

MICROBOARDS TECHNOLOGY, LLC GX-1 DISC PUBLISHER 23 Printing Specifications Print Speed: Depends upon percentage of coverage and print mode selected Approx. 45 seconds for 100% full-color coverage, Photo Normal Mode Approx. 20 seconds for 100% full-color coverage, Text & Graphics Best Mode Approx...