Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product PF-Pro Disc Printer MicroBoards Technology
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PF-Pro Disc Printer For Mac OS X Users Manual Microboards Technology LLC Version 1. 01.
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MICROBOARDS TECHNOLOGY, LLC PF-PR O Di sc Printer 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................... ........................................... 5 W HAT ’ S I NCLUDED .
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MICROBOARDS TECHNOLOGY, LLC PF-PR O Di sc Printer 5 Introduction The PF-Pro Disc Printer i s a robust automated inkje t CD and DVD printing solution. The PF-Pro Disc Printer has a 100-disc capacity, making the task of prin ting large numbers of discs fa st, easy and hands-free.
• Assembly and Installation 6 1 2 System Requirements The Microboards PF-Pro Disc Pri n ter has the following minimum requirements and compatibilities: Operating System Mac OS 10.
MICROBOARDS TECHNOLOGY, LLC PF-PR O Di sc Printer 7 Installing Ink Cartridges and Print Heads Supported Ink Cartridges The PF-Pro Disc P rinter uses 3 color and 1 black ink cartridges. The part numbers for these cartridges are PFP-HC-CYAN, PFP-HC-MAGENTA , PFP-HC-YELLOW, and PFP-HC-BLACK.
• Assembly and Installation 8 Loading Discs T h e n e x t s t e p i s t o l o a d y o u r P F - P r o D i s c P r i n t e r with output discs. The sy stem will accept CD o r DVD 120 mm (12 cm) inkjet printable discs. If the di sc does not have an inkjet p rintable surface, the ink will not adhere to the surface of the disc.
MICROBOARDS TECHNOLOGY, LLC PF-PR O Di sc Printer 9 Installation of Drivers and Software Driver Installation Drivers must be installe d on a hard disc. Once yo u have installed the software, sto re the original installer disc in a safe place. 1. Insert the Installation CD in your system’s di sc drive.
• Setting Printer Alignment 10 Setting Printer Alignment Alignment The PF-Pro Disc Printer system has been align ed at the factory, but may need to be adjusted depending on the type of media a nd media print surf ace on wh ich you are printing. Follow the se steps to adjust the alignment: • Click System Preferences in the Dock.
MICROBOARDS TECHNOLOGY, LLC PF-PR O Di sc Printer 11 Device Information This page shows the Firmware version and Serial Number of the PF-Pro Disc Printer. Clicking the Print Configurat ion Page button will print out a test disc. Clean The Clean page allows you to run a cleaning cycle on the ink cartridge.
• Microboards Printer Utilit y 12 Manual Pen Alignment Pen Alignment should be perform ed when a new printhead is installed. If you expe rience a decrease in print quality with an instal led printhead, you may need to perform this service. • Load 4 pieces of blank, unprinted media into the input hopper.
MICROBOARDS TECHNOLOGY, LLC PF-PR O Di sc Printer 13 Using the PF-Pro Disc Printer Creating Disc Labels The first step is to create a disc label of the co rrect size, 12cm x 12cm. You may use any applicatio n you prefer to create your labels. Included on the Installation disc are 2 eps-form at templates for you to use.
• Using the PF-Pro Disc Printer 14 Changing Print Quality To change the Print Qua lity, click the Advanced button on the Print screen. Select the Medi a type/Quality option from the list circl ed to the right. The settings to the right will appea r.
MICROBOARDS TECHNOLOGY, LLC PF-PR O Di sc Printer 15 Troubleshooting Printer not printing 1. Confirm the PF-Pro Disc Printer is plugged into a power source and is turned on. The ON/OFF switch is locate d at the back of the unit, above the power cabl e connector.
• Technical Supp ort 16 Printing Specifications Print Speed: Depends upon percentag e of coverage and print mode sele cted: • Approx. 45 seconds for 100% full- color coverage, Photo Normal Mode • Approx. 20 seconds for 100% full- color coverage, Text & Graphics Best Mode • Approx.
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