MicroBoards Technology MX SERIES, User Manual

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Installing Ink Cartridges and Print Heads 

Supported Ink Cartridges 

The MX Disc Publisher 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.  If 
other cartridges are installed, the MX Disc Publisher 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 MX Disc 

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

refilled cartridges may cause the MX Disc Publisher to fail. 

Loading / Replacing Ink Cartridges 

Cartridges can be changed while the MX Disc Publisher is on, but it should never be turned on 
without an ink cartridge in place.  An LED will light above any cartridge that needs to be replaced. 

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Lower the ink door.      

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If replacing an empty ink cartridge, remove the color 
that needs changing by pulling straight out. 

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

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Slide the correct ink cartridge into the correct slot with 
the arrows pointing down, as shown to the right. 

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Raise the ink door and latch it back into place.  The 
printer will be ready after the ink cartridges pressurize 
and the Media Feed button LED goes out. 

Installing / Replacing Printheads 

The 2 Printheads are not installed when you receive the MX Disc Publisher, and must be installed 
prior to using the printer.  The printhead models are CG316A (yellow and black) and C9382A (cyan 
and magenta). 

1.  Raise the top Printhead Access Door.   
2.  If you are setting up the MX Disc Publisher for the first time, remove 

any packaging materials from around the printhead carriage. 

3.  If you are replacing printheads and the printhead carriage is not 

parked all the way to the left, turn on the MX Disc Publisher.  With the 
Printhead Access Door opened, press and hold the Media Feed 
button until the carriage moves to the left and locks into position. 

4.  Lift the cradle latch.  If you are replacing the currently installed 

printheads, remove the printheads by lifting the blue handle of each 
and gently pulling up on each handle. 

5.  Remove the printheads from the packaging.   
6.  Gently shake each printhead 6 times prior to removing the orange 

protective caps.  Save the caps!  If you remove the printheads from 
the MX Disc Publisher, they should be recapped to avoid clogging the 
printheads and ink valves.  

7.  Gently press the printheads into the cradle, installing the correct 

printhead in the correct slot.  

DO NOT FORCE THE PRINTHEADS 

INTO PLACE.

8.  Lower the cradle latch carefully. 
9.  Lower the top Printhead door.  The printhead carriage will return to 

the right and will be primed by the printer if the power is on.