Microboards G3 Disc Publisher

[tab:Overview] The latest disc publishing innovation from Microboards, the G3 Disc Publisher is your economical solution for producing professionally finished CDs, DVDs, or even Blu-ray Discs from the comfort of your desktop. Whether you're a garage band producing copies of your album, a church administrator producing sermons on DVD, or a wedding photographer preparing a disc of a client's photos, you'll quickly find that the advantages of the G3 Disc Publisher are numerous.  Utilizing Microboards PrintWrite2, the G3 offers networking capabilities allowing users to easily operate and manage their prints remotely. With a sleek 50-disc input and fully-enclosed output bin, the G3's small footprint allows disc production to take place in even the smallest of offices or workspaces. Write discs at top speeds with a robust combo drive (48X CD, 24X DVD, 12X Blu-ray optional). Discs drop one at a time into the recorder, using Microboards' patented gravity-fed disc singulator technology. Once recording has completed successfully, the disc is sent to the printer. Integrated HP inkjet technology produces vibrant, 4800dpi labels using a single tri-color cartridge (GX-300-HC). One cartridge can print up to 200 full-color discs, saving you money when compared with other disc printers in the industry. Printed discs are deposited into a convenient internal output bin. Whether you're printing one disc or fifty, the G3 makes the task effortless with included PrintWrite 2 software—created by Microboards specifically for Microboards products, so you know it's reliable! PrintWrite 2 is unique in its ability to provide advanced publishing options for the advanced user, all the while maintaining a simple flow for beginners. PrintWrite 2 allows users to set up jobs and walk away, leaving the G3 to handle the workload, or even run jobs over a network. Connected to a Mac or PC using a single USB 2.0 cable, the G3 will produce virtually any format of disc on a variety of operating systems (see Specifications tab for complete information). The G3—making your life that much more painless! [tab:Specifications]

	G3 Disc Publisher Specifications
Part No.	G3P-1000 (CD/DVD) G3PBD-1000 (Blu-ray/CD/DVD)
Recorders	1
Disc Input	50
Typical Weekly Throughput	25-100 Discs
Burn Speed	24X DVD / 48X CD / 12X BD
Ink Cartridges	Single Cartridge: GX-300-HC
Printing Technology	HP thermal inkjet
Cost per Disc	About 11 cents per disc (full-color, full-coverage)
Print Resolution	4800 dpi
Recording Software	PrintWrite 2 (PC) PrintWrite (Mac)
Label Design Software	SureThing (PC) Disc Label (Mac)
Compatible Operating Systems (PC)	Windows XP (32-bit only) Windows Vista, Windows 7 (32-bit and 64-bit)
Compatible Operating Systems (Mac)	OS 10.5, 10.6, 10.7 (Intel chipset only)
Minimum Processor (PC)	Intel Core2Duo or equivalent
Minimum Processor (Mac)	Intel-based only
Minimum RAM	2 GB RAM required
Hard Drives	20 GB or more free hard drive space for CD/DVD jobs. 50 GB or more free hard drive space for Blu-ray jobs. Second hard drive recommended for storage of disc images.
Connectivity	USB 2.0
Weight	26.5 lbs. (12kg)
Dimensions	17.7" x 9.1" x 15.7" (45cm x 23cm x 40cm) (Add 2"/5cm H when input rods are installed)

[tab:Manuals] Documentation includes Quick Reference Guides & User Manuals

	Microboards G3 Disc Publisher PDF Brochure
Windows
	Documentation for PC Installations
Mac
	Documentation for Mac Installations

[tab:Accessories]

Ink Cartridge (CMY)	VideoWrite USB Key
GX-300-HC	Available with 100, 500, 1000, or 5000 Disc Credits >> Learn More.

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Now with Mac, Windows 7 and 64-bit support!

VideoWrite What is your DVD video worth? Microboards VideoWrite will help you protect it. VideoWrite is a new, easy-to-use, highly secure method for applying copy protection to DVD Videos produced on Microboards disc publishers. >> Learn More.

Windows

	PrintWrite 2 PrintWrite 2 disc publishing software (screenshot at right) brings all current Microboards disc publishers to life with ingenious new features, a simplified one-screen interface, and networking capabilities. Designed by Microboards engineers specifically for use with the G3, CX-1, MX-1, and MX-2 Disc Publishers. >> Learn More.Full installer includes all software and drivers necessary to install and operate your Microboards Disc Publisher Download: G3 Publisher Installer with PrintWrite
	G3 Publisher Printer DriverDownload: G3 Publisher Printer Driver Windows Support: XP / Vista / 7 (32 & 64-bit) Size: 15 MB | Release Date: 3/26/2010
	Microboards Automation DriverDownload: For Windows XP, Windows 7, and Vista 32-bit (Version: 6.1 | Size: 3.3 MB) For Windows Vista 64-bit (Version 5.4.0 | Size: 3 MB)
	SureThing Label DesignerDesign disc labels by adding backgrounds, pictures, and text. Print directly from SureThing or use with PrintWrite for full publishing needs. Comes standard with all disc publishers and disc printers. SureThing 5 CD/DVD Labeler Software Download: Standard - English (Version: 5.2.640.0 | Size: 15 MB) Multilanguage - additional language support for Spanish, German, French, & Chinese Version: 5.2.640.1 | Size: 36 MB

Mac

	PrintWrite (Mac)PrintWrite Mac was designed specifically by Microboards to bring full-fledged disc publishing to a hungry Mac market. The dashboard-style view gives a detailed overview of everything currently happening—job status, job list, system status, ink levels, and more, making it easy to monitor and navigate. All jobs can be saved and retrieved for future use. >> Learn More.
	G3 Series Printer DriverDownload: G3 Series Printer Driver Mac Support: OS 10.5, 10.6 & 10.7, Size: 19.8 MB | Release Date: 4/15/2010
	Microboards Automation Driver (For use with Printwrite Mac on all publisher models)Download: 32-bit Driver | Supports All 32-bit Intel Mac OSx versions 10.5 through 10.7 64-bit Driver | Supports 64-bit Intel Mac OSx versions 10.6 & 10.7 - Install both versions if unsure which bit version of the OSx is enabled
	Disc Label from Smile SoftwareLike SureThing for the PC, Disc Label is the Mac label design software that comes standard with all Microboards disc publishers and disc printers. Download: Smilesoft Disclabel Label Design Software (Version: 6.3.1) - Quick reference guide Mac Templates - for use in Adobe and other image software (.eps format)

[tab:Video]   [tab:Warranty] Microboards MicroCare Warranty MicroCare from Microboards offers the added insurance for your Microboards product in the event of a hardware failure. Should a problem arise, we want you to take comfort in knowing you can have a new unit up and running in 48 hours. By purchasing a MicroCare Rapid Replacement contract, you are guaranteed superb service, and in the event of a return-to-factory repair, we will cross-ship you a new or like-new replacement unit so that you will be up and running within 48 hours, saving you time and preventing loss of profit. Microboards Extended Warranty Beyond the initial one year parts and labor warranty Microboards offers an additional 1 and 2 years of depot warranty giving you up to three years of protection. If problems arise, send your unit back to Microboards for repair and Microboards will cover the cost to repair your system and the return shipping. One year or two year extended warranties are available within 30 days from original purchase of Microboards products. Standard Warranty All Microboards products feature a one year parts and labor warranty for service performed at depot. Learn More >> [tab:Free Print Sample] [tab:Contact Support] [tab:END]