MicroBoards Technology G4 Manuale utente

G4 Auto Printer

For Mac OS X

Users Manual

Microboards Technology LLC Version 1.1

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. 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) throu h compliance with the followin European standards:

EN 55022, EN 55024. The CE mark has been affixed in accordance with the CE Markin 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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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction ...................................................................................................................................... 5

What’s Included ............................................................................................................................ 5

System Requirements ................................................................................................................... 6

Assembly and Ink Installation ........................................................................................................... 6

Assembly Instructions ................................................................................................................... 6

G4 Auto Printer Assembly ......................................................................................................... 6

Installing Ink Cartridges ................................................................................................................ 7

Supported Ink Cartridges ........................................................................................................... 7

Loading / Replacing Ink Cartridges ............................................................................................ 7

Installation of Drivers and Software ............................................................................................... 8

Driver Installation ....................................................................................................................... 8

Connecting to a Mac ..................................................................................................................... 8

Adding the G4 Auto Printer ........................................................................................................ 8

Front Control Panel ....................................................................................................................... 9

Printer Alignment ............................................................................................................................. 9

Alignment ...................................................................................................................................... 9

Creating Disc Labels ................................................................................................................... 10

Loading Discs ............................................................................................................................. 10

Printing Discs .............................................................................................................................. 10

Microboards Utility ......................................................................................................................... 11

Clean Pen ................................................................................................................................... 11

Device Information ...................................................................................................................... 11

Test ............................................................................................................................................ 11

Disc Printing ............................................................................................................................... 12

Support ....................................................................................................................................... 12

Supplies ...................................................................................................................................... 12

Registration ................................................................................................................................ 12

Recycling .................................................................................................................................... 12

Supply Levels ................................................................................................................................ 12

Using DiscLabel Labeling Software ................................................................................................ 14

Printing your Disc Labels ............................................................................................................ 14

Saving your Disc Labels as a PDF .............................................................................................. 14

Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................................. 15

Printer not printing ..................................................................................................................... 15

Disc Loading error ...................................................................................................................... 15

Disc not Advancing .................................................................................................................... 15

Low Ink indication ....................................................................................................................... 15

Printing off the Printable Surface ................................................................................................ 16

Out of Media Indicator on Front Printer Panel ............................................................................. 16

Printing Specifications .................................................................................................................... 16

Technical Support .......................................................................................................................... 16

MICROBOARDS TECHNOLOGY, LLC G4 Auto Printer

Introduction

The Microboards G4 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.

Smile Software’s DiscLabel Label Design Software

The Microboards G4 Auto Printer Installation disc includes a copy of DiscLabel Limited from Smile Software

for use in designing and printing disc labels on your G4 Auto Printer. The DiscLabel application is full-

featured for printing discs on the G4 Auto Printer. Advanced features such as printing jewel case inserts or

disc labels on equipment other than a Microboards Disc Printer can be added with an upgrade to the Full

version, available from Smile Software.

To upgrade to the Full version, visit Smile Software’s website, smilesoftware.com. Click the link to DiscLabel

for information on pricing and to purchase the upgrade

What’s Included

When unpacking your G4 Auto Printer system, the following items should be included

• G4 Auto Printer

• G4 Auto Printer Quick Start Guide

• Print Sample

• Power Cord

• Cleaning Disc

• Users Manual (This document)

• Microboards G4 Auto Printer Install CD

• Input Bin rods (already installed)

• 1 V102C Tri-color ink cartridge

• 1 V101B Black ink cartridge

• 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.

System Requirements

The Microboards G4 Auto Printer has the following minimum requirements and compatibilities

Operatin System

Mac OS 10.6 or 10.10

Processors

Intel Processor is required

System Memory

Minimum 1 GB of system memory

Hard Drive

A separate internal 7200 RPM hard drive is recommended for storing your data. Using the same

hard drive as the operating system can cause the system to perform slowly.

USB Connection

USB 2.0 is required. USB 1.1 is not supported, as using USB 1.1 will result in significantly longer

recording times and the potential for recording failures.

Assembly and Ink Installation

Assembly Instructions

G4 Auto Printer Assembly

Remove the G4 Auto Printer system

from the shipping box and confirm

you received all of the items.

Place the G4 Auto 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.

The Input Bin posts are pre-

installed, with the wide post to the

right.

The 50-disc Output Bin is shipped in

place under the front cover. Lift the

cover to remove the packaging tape

from the Output Bin.

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Installin Ink Cartrid es

Supported Ink Cartrid es

The G4 Auto Printer uses 1 tri-color ink cartridge and 1 black ink cartridge. The part numbers for

these cartridges are V102C (color) and V101B (black). If other cartridges are installed, the G4 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 G4 Auto

Printer s stem. Use of non-Microboards cartridges will cause the printer to fail. Use of

refilled cartridges ma cause the G4 Auto Printer to fail and ma affect our warrant .

Loadin / Replacin Ink Cartrid es

Cartridges can be changed while the G4 Auto Printer is on. The Out of Ink LED will light if any

cartridge is beginning to run low on ink.

• With the printer on, open the front cover.

• Lift the cartridge latch by lifting the center of the front of the latch.

• If replacing an empty ink cartridge, remove the cartridge that needs changing by sliding the

cartridge towards the front of the Printer.

• Remove each new print cartridge to be installed from its packaging.

• Remove the protective covering from the printheads before installing the cartridges.

• Slide the correct ink cartridge into the correct slot – color on the left, black on the right.

• Lower each cartridge latch until it locks into place by applying gentle pressure to the finger

depression. Do not try to force the latch down.

• Close the front cover.

• Wait for the cartridge priming cycle to complete before sending any print jobs to the printer.

The priming cycle will take approximately 70-80 seconds.

Any time you chan e ink cartrid es, you should always wait until the printer has primed the

cartrid es before sendin it a print job. The primin cycle will take 70-80 seconds to complete

after the door is closed.

Lowering the Cartridge Latch

The latch on the right in is the

correct position. The left latch is

being closed.

Inserting or Removing a Cartridge

After lifting the cartridge latch,

slide the cartridge back to insert,

or forward to remove.

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. If you will be using DiscLabel to design your print images, simply copy the DiscLabel file

from the installation disc to any location on your Mac.

3. Double-click on the Microboards Disc Printer.mpk icon. Follow the on-screen instructions,

read and agree to the end user license agreement.

4. When prompted, enter your administrator password.

5. When prompted, click Install.

6. Once the installation has completed, click Finish.

Connectin to a Mac

DO NOT CONNECT YOUR G4 AUTO PRINTER BEFORE RUNNING THE INSTALLER

LOCATED ON THE INSTALLATION DISK!!

The connection between the Mac and the Microboards G4 Auto Printer is done with one USB 2.0

cable.

1. Plug in the AC power cord to the back of the G4 Auto Printer.

2. Confirm that the power is turned ON to both the G4 Auto Printer and on your Mac.

3. Connect the square shaped end of the USB cable to the back of the G4 Auto Printer.

4. Connect the flat, rectangular end of the USB cable into a USB 2.0 port in

your Mac.

Addin the G4 Auto Printer

Once the drivers and software have been installed and the G4 Auto Printer

connected, the Microboards G4 Printer needs to be added.

1. Click System Preferences in the Dock and select Print & Fax.

2. If the Microboards G4 is not already showing, click the Add or +

button to add a printer.

Select Microboards G4 from the list and

click the Add button.

3. Once the G4 Auto Printer has been added,

it will appear in the available printers list as

shown below.

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Power Button

Cancel Button

Ink Light

Media Light

Power/ ctivity

Light

Output Bin

Indicator

Front Control Panel

The AC power switch located on the back of the G4 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 G4 Auto Printer turns the G4 Auto Printer Printer on and

off. It may take a few seconds for the G4 Auto Printer Printer to turn on after you press the Power

Button. This does not affect power to the drive within the G4 Auto Printer.

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. Once the Ink Light, Media Light, and Power Light begin flashing, you can

release the Power Button.

The green Power/Activity Li ht flashes when the printer is active, either while printing or initializing.

The Cancel Button can be used to discontinue printing. When using PrintWrite, this will only affect

the current disc being printed. If printing through other applications, this will either cancel the entire

print job or just the current disc depending on the label being printed and the application being used.

Any disc being printed when the Cancel button is pressed will be ejected into the Output bin.

If a disc is not detected

during printing, the Media

Li ht will flash. Verify that

you have discs in the input

hopper and press the Media

Light to load and print the

next disc.

The Ink Li ht will come on if

the ink cartridge is low or

empty.

The Output Bin Indicator

will light if the Output Bin is

full, and will flash as a

reminder to clean the rollers.

Printer Ali nment

Verif the printer alignment the first time ou use the Publisher. You ma need to align our

printer before the printed images will be centered on our media. Changing the brand or t pe

of media ou are using ma also require small alignment adjustments.

Ali nment

• Click System Preferences in the Dock.

• Select Print & Fax.

• Double-click the Microboards G4 icon.

• Click the Printer Setup button.

• Click the Utility button to open the Microboards Toolbox.

• Click the Open Printer Utility button.

• Click the Disc Printin icon.

• Enter the alignment changes into the Top and Left Side

boxes. These settings change the size of the top and left

margins, respectively. Decreasing the values moves the image up or to the left, increasing

adjusts down or to the right.

• Click the Apply Now button.

• Verify the alignment by printing a full coverage image. The image should print centered on

the disc. If not, adjust the Top and Left Side alignment values according to the graphic on

the Alignment tab and repeat.

Usin the G4 Auto Printer

Creatin 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 (see page 14 for information on creating labels using DiscLabel).

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. One is for use with non-hub printable media (36mm

hub), while the other is to be used with hub printable media. Simply copy your artwork into these files

to create an easy disc label.

These files do not need to be used, but are provided for an easy reference when creating labels.

Loadin Discs

The next step is to load your G4 Auto Printer with 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 of the disc. The G4 Auto Printer will only accept 12 cm discs. Business card or

8 cm discs are not supported by this system.

Figure 1 Figure 2

Load the first 5 or 6 discs flat, as seen in figure 1.

Load the rest of the discs at an angle, against the wide input rod, as seen in figure 2.

The G4 Auto Printer will hold a maximum of 50 discs. DO NOT load more than 50 discs in the

system, as this may cause the discs to feed incorrectly.

Printin Discs

While the Microboards G4 Auto Printer will print from any application, you should always choose the

Microboards G4 printer and 120mm disc in the Format For and Paper Size Page Setup selections,

respectively.

Please note that the Paper Size setting ma need to be set each time an image is printed,

depending on the Operating S stem and application ou are using.

It is hi hly recommended that the ima e you are printin is 120mm by 120mm. Havin a

different size ima e may result in the improper placement of the ima e on the disc.

Printing prior to burning an media is not recommended!!

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