MicroBoards Technology PrintFactory PF-3 Bedienungsanleitung

PF-3 Print Factory

For Microsoft Windows®7, Vista, and XP

Users Manual

Microboards Technology LLC Version 3.00

MICROBOARDS TECHNOLOGY, LLC PF-3 PRINT FACTORY

TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION..............................................................................................................................................................5

WHAT’S INCLUDED ...........................................................................................................................................................5

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS ...................................................................................................................................................6

ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION...............................................................................................................................6

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS ................................................................................................................................................6

PF-3 Print Factory Assembly.......................................................................................................................................6

FRONT PANEL INDICATORS AND BUTTONS........................................................................................................................7

LOADING DISCS.................................................................................................................................................................7

INSTALLING INK CARTRIDGES...........................................................................................................................................8

Supported Ink Cartridges .............................................................................................................................................8

Loading / Replacing Ink Cartridges .............................................................................................................................8

Replacing Empty Ink Cartridges...................................................................................................................................9

PF-3 PRINT FACTORY INSTALLATION..............................................................................................................................10

CONNECTING TO A PC.....................................................................................................................................................10

WINDOWS 7AND VISTA HARDWARE INSTALLATION.......................................................................................................11

WINDOWS XP HARDWARE INSTALLATION......................................................................................................................11

PRINTING PREFERENCES..........................................................................................................................................12

COLOR TAB.....................................................................................................................................................................12

More Color Options....................................................................................................................................................12

ADVANCED TAB..............................................................................................................................................................13

DIAMETER SETTINGS TAB ...............................................................................................................................................13

INK TAB ..........................................................................................................................................................................14

ALIGNMENT TAB.............................................................................................................................................................14

PRINT QUALITY TAB .......................................................................................................................................................15

Printing Recommendations.........................................................................................................................................15

ABOUT TAB.....................................................................................................................................................................15

THE MICROBOARDS PRINTER TOOLBOX............................................................................................................16

CLEANING .......................................................................................................................................................................16

PEN CALIBRATION...........................................................................................................................................................16

AUTOMATIC MARGIN CALIBRATION ...............................................................................................................................17

PRINT TEST DISC.............................................................................................................................................................17

EXERCISE BELT...............................................................................................................................................................17

USING SURETHING DISC LABELER........................................................................................................................17

Creating New Labels ..................................................................................................................................................17

Printing Labels...........................................................................................................................................................17

SOFTWARE RE-INSTALLATION...............................................................................................................................18

TOOLBOX RE-INSTALLATION ..........................................................................................................................................18

SURETHING LABELER SOFTWARE RE-INSTALLATION .....................................................................................................19

TROUBLESHOOTING...................................................................................................................................................20

PRINTER NOT PRINTING ...................................................................................................................................................20

OUT OF MEDIA INDICATOR ON FRONT PRINTER PANEL...................................................................................................20

GAPS OR OVERLAP IN INK COVERAGE.............................................................................................................................20

PRINTING OFF THE PRINTABLE SURFACE.........................................................................................................................20

“NO PRINTERS CONNECTED”MESSAGE ..........................................................................................................................20

LOW INK WARNING.........................................................................................................................................................20

OUT OF INK MESSAGE.....................................................................................................................................................21

PRINTING SPECIFICATIONS .....................................................................................................................................22

TECHNICAL SUPPORT ................................................................................................................................................23

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) through compliance with the following European standards: EN 55022,

EN 55024. The CE mark has been affixed in accordance with the CE Marking 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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Introduction

The PF-3 Print Factory is a robust automated inkjet CD and DVD printing solution. The PF-3 Print Factory has

a 100-disc capacity, making the task of printing large numbers of discs fast, easy and hands-free.

Fully Integrated Automation

Microboards combined our patented auto-loading system with HP's proven inkjet printer technology to give

users the highest output possible, both in image resolution and print speed. Since the PF-3 Print Factory is an

autoloading printer, no calibration of robotics or manual feeding of discs is required. The PF-3 Print Factory

connects by a single USB 2.0 interface to your computer.

Flexibility and Speed for Any Application

While the PF-3 Print Factory 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. With the included design software, users can enjoy its

benefits whether making a few discs or a few hundred.

What’s Included

When unpacking your PF-3 Print Factory system, the following items should be included:

•PF-3 Print Factory print system

•PF-3 Print Factory Quick Start

Guide

•Users Manual (This document)

•Power Cord

•USB 2.0 Printer Cable

•Blank Printable CD’s

•3 Input Bin rods

•100 disc output assembly

•Microboards PF-3 Print Factory

Install CD (Includes Windows

2000/XP drivers, Printer Toolbox,

and SureThing Label software)

•1 V102C Tri-color ink cartridge

•1 V101B Black ink cartridge

•Print Sample

If any of these items are missing, please contact your distributor or Microboards Technology

Technical Support department at 952-556-1639.

The PF-3 Print Factory 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.

System Requirements

The Microboards PF-3 Print Factory has the following minimum requirements and compatibilities:

Supported Operating Systems

Microsoft Windows 7, Windows Vista, or Windows XP with SP2. 32- and 64-bit Operating Systems.

Processor

Pentium 4 (or equivalent) CPU, running at 2.0 GHz or faster.

System Memory

A minimum of 1 GB is required.

Hard Drive Space

Approximately 115 MB of free space is required for the applications and drivers.

USB Connection

USB 2.0 is required.

Assembly and Installation

Assembly Instructions

PF-3 Print Factory Assembly

Remove the PF-3 Print Factory system from the shipping box and confirm you received all of the

items.

Place the PF-3 Print Factory 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 into the input hopper by screwing them

down onto the screw mounts on the left side of the input hopper. Install

the wide post on the right side of the input hopper.

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.

Plug in the PF-3 Print Factory with the AC power cord provided.

Turn on the PF-3 using the switch on the back of the unit.

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Front Panel Indicators and Buttons

oPower Button – The Power button turns the PF-3 Print Factory on and off. It may take a few

seconds for the PF-3 Print Factory to turn on after you press the Power button

NOTE: The AC power switch located on the back of the PF-3 Print Factory must be

turned on first in order to supply power to the Front Panel.

oPower On LED – This LED will show green when the power to the printer is on.

oCancel Button – Pressing the Cancel button cancels the current print job.

oOut of Media Indicator Button – Pressing this button will clear any media feed issues. This

button has an LED that will flash amber when a media feed issue is occurring.

oOut of Ink LED – This LED will be on if the cartridges are missing or if there is an issue with

either of the cartridges.

Loading Discs

The PF-3 Print Factory 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 PF-3 Print

Factory 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 PF-3 Print Factory will hold a maximum of 100 discs. DO NOT load more than 100 discs in the

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

Power Button Power On LED

Cancel Out of Media

Indicator

Out of Ink LED

Installing Ink Cartridges

Supported Ink Cartridges

The PF-3 Print Factory 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 PF-3 Print

Factory 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 PF-3 Print

Factory system. Use of non-Microboards cartridges will cause the printer to fail. Use of

refilled cartridges may cause the PF-3 Print Factory to fail and may affect your warranty.

Loading / Replacing Ink Cartridges

Cartridges can be changed while the PF-3 Print Factory 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 and wait for the print carriage to move to the center

of the printer.

•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 the 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.

Any time you change ink cartridges, you should always wait until the printer has primed the

cartridges before sending it a print job. The priming 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.

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Replacing Empty Ink Cartridges

The PF-3 Print Factory will notify you when either cartridge is completely empty. Since the current

print job will be cancelled at that point, it is strongly recommended that you replace the cartridges

when you are notified that they are low rather than waiting until they are empty.

Since the PF-3 Print Factory is designed for unattended operation, however, this may not always be

possible. If you see the Out of Ink message on your PC, please perform these steps:

1. Open the front door of the PF-3 Print Factory.

2. When the carriage moves to center, remove the ink cartridge specified in the message.

3. Replace the cartridge and close the front door.

4. Press the Cancel button on the front printer control panel.

5. Wait for the printer to prime the cartridge. The priming cycle will

take approximately 70-80 seconds to complete. Do not perform the

next step until the priming cycle completes.

6. After the disc ejects, click the OK button on the Out of Ink message.

Any time you change ink cartridges, you should always wait until the printer has primed the

cartridges before sending it a print job. The priming cycle will take 70-80 seconds to complete

after the door is closed.

PF-3 Print Factory Installation

The PF-3 Print Factory 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 only as a reference for the installation process, not as

a guide to installing the PF-3 Print Factory. Performing the installation out of order could result in an

unsuccessful installation.

The PF-3 Print Factory Installation Quick Reference Guide will show you the order in which the

installation will occur.

Installation should always be done when logged in as a user with full Administrator rights.

Connecting to a PC

DO NOT CONNECT YOUR PF-3 PRINT FACTORY TO A COMPUTER BEFORE

RUNNING THE INSTALLER LOCATED ON THE INSTALLATION DISK!!

The connection between the PC and the Microboards PF-3 Print Factory is done with one USB cable.

1. Confirm that the AC power cord to the back of the PF-3 Print Factory is connected and that the

switch in the back is ON.

2. Confirm that your PC is powered on.

3. Connect the square shaped end of the USB cable to the back of the PF-3 Print Factory.

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

your PC.

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