Microtech X3 User manual

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Contents
Introducing the X3 .......................................................................................................1
About This Guide ...................................................................................................................................1
Components of the X3 .................................................................................................3
Basic Operation.....................................................................................................................................3
Front Panel .............................................................................................................................................4
Inside the X3 ..........................................................................................................................................6
Behind the X3.........................................................................................................................................8
Specications ......................................................................................................................................10
The X3 Desktop....................................................................................................................................11
Setting Up the X3 .......................................................................................................13
X3 Production Workspace.................................................................................................................13
Checking Your Shipment....................................................................................................................14
Unpacking the X3 ................................................................................................................................14
Assembling the X3 ..............................................................................................................................15
Making Connections...........................................................................................................................16
Printer Installation Basics .................................................................................................................17
Installing a Printer...............................................................................................................................18
Conguring a Printer for the X3 ........................................................................................................19
Networking the X3 ..............................................................................................................................22
Preparing the X3 for Production Use ......................................................................25
Powering Up the X3 ............................................................................................................................25
Performing a Calibration Test ...........................................................................................................26
Calibrating the X3 Printer Position ...................................................................................................27
Performing a Read/Write Test ..........................................................................................................29
Powering Down the X3.......................................................................................................................40
Maintaining the X3 .....................................................................................................41
Replacing Recorder Drives ...............................................................................................................42
Getting X3 Help ...........................................................................................................45

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Regulatory Compliance Statements
Notice for USA
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION COMPLIANCE STATEMENT
is equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. ese limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. is equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user
will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
Modications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment under FCC rules.
Notice for Europe
EUROPEAN COMMISSION DECLARATION OF COMPLIANCE
We: Microtech Systems, Inc.
1164 Triton Drive
Foster City, CA 94404 U.S.A.
Hereby declare that the equipment listed herein
Product Name: Microtech X3, TEAC DiscSprinter-300
Model Name: X3, AP-300
Conforms to the following harmonized directives and standards of the European
Council Directive 2004/108/EC - EMC Directive
EN 55022:2007 (Class A ITE radiated and conducted emissions)
EN 55024:2010 (Immunity)
Test Information is contained in a report by Atlas Compliance & Engineering, Inc.
Dated May 25, 2012
Report No.: 1220MTSx3_ce
Council Directive 2006/95/EC - Low Voltage Directive
EN 60950-1:2006 (Safety)
Test Information is contained in a report by Atlas Compliance & Engineering, Inc.
Dated June 4, 2012
Report No.: 1220MTSx3_60950
Mark Soldan
Director of Product Engineering
© 2012 Microtech System, Inc. All rights reserved.
X3 Disc Production System Hardware Manual
is manual, as well as the hardware and soware described in it, is furnished under license and may be used or copied only in accordance with
the terms of such license. e content of this manual is furnished for informational use only, is subject to change without notice, and should not be
costrued as a commitment by Microtech Systems, Inc. Microtech Systems, Inc. assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that
may appear in this book.
Trademarks
X3, Microtech Systems, and the Microtech Systems logo are trademarks of Microtech Systems, Inc. DiscSprinter and TEAC are trademarks of TEAC
Corporation. All other products, names, and services are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
Microtech Systems, Inc., 1164 Triton Drive, Suite 100, Foster City, CA 94404 USA
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Introducing the X3
Introducing the X3
Congratulations on your acquisition of the X3 – a fully automated production system
from Microtech Systems for advanced disc publishing of CD, DVD, and Blu-ray
discs.
e X3 combines a 300-disc capacity, advanced control features, and a small footprint
to form an ideal solution for media production, publishing, duplication, and data
storage for a variety of users.
Designed for reliable, high-quality output, the X3 can be congured with either of
two dierent disc label printing technologies, monochrome thermal or full color
thermal with outstanding resolution and durability. ImageAligner is an optional add-
on that makes it simple to add custom printed text to your pre-printed discs. With
this feature installed, you can over-print PRN or PDF graphics or text on pre-printed
discs.
Features
• 3-spindle disc input allows mixed media types (CD, DVD or Blu-ray)
• Reliable, robust hoist/picker mechanism for high-volume output
• Triple drive system with redundancy and fail-over maximizes up-time
• Multiple printer options for best label print cost, speed, or durability.
• Modest footprint for ecient use of space
• Lock-down input secures data and prevents tampering
• Security enclosure protects blank media and all moving components
• Mail drop slot for external media output from securely locked enclosure
• Works with Microtech’s soware suite or 3rd party applications via
Microtech’s Universal API
• Supplied 19-inch monitor, keyboard, and mouse
About This Guide
is document familiarizes you with the X3, explains the simple steps required to
unpack, set-up and test your unit before using it in production, and explains proper
maintenance. Technical support information is provided in the Technical Support
section.

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Components of the X3
Components of the X3
is section presents the main parts of the X3. Understanding them is essential to
properly operating and maintaining your system. We’ll start by briey reviewing what
the X3 does.
Basic Operation
e X3 is a publishing system for optical disc media. e word publishing is used
because it includes an entire set of features related to a production-oriented output
solution. e features include:
• Copying (duplication)
• Publishing (unique content)
• Printing and labelling
• Performing operations in volume
• Performing operations automatically
• Providing a record of the operations
e X3 acquires a master image of some digital content (the “original”) and
reproduces it onto one or more output discs (the “copies”). e X3 can acquire a
master image in several ways: (i) from a disc supplied by an operator, (ii) from a
network location, or (iii) from another system – typically a business application – to
which the X3 has been interfaced.
An image can consist of a single content object, or it can be assembled “on the y”
by combining various content objects from various sources, consisting of dissimilar
source formats.
Before starting a job, the user places blank discs onto three 100-disc spindles inside
the unit. e spindles may hold dierent media types (CD or DVD, for example), and
the X3 automatically selects from the three available bays to duplicate the content.
Aer a copy has been made, identifying information (a label, code, or volume
number, etc.) can be automatically printed on the disc via an attached printer. Labels
can be as extensive as full-color images with integrated text or as simple as a few
black words. It’s easy to create labels with MyDisc or DiscPrint, Microtech soware
tools included with the X3. Completed discs can be collected from the external mail
slot feature on the front or a designated output spindle inside the unit.
For most systems, interacting with the X3 – to set up a job, for example – occurs via a
19-inch external monitor, keyboard and mouse included with the X3 system.

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Front Panel
e gure below shows the front of the X3 with its main door closed. Let’s
take a quick tour.
Handles
e sides of the X3 have handles that you should use when moving or liing
the system. e handles help ensure a secure grip on the unit.
Main Door
e Main Door hangs on two hinges along the le side and includes a key lock
on the right front for securing the door and internal components. When the
door is unlocked, you can swing it open from right to le to access the media
spindles and other internal components and controls.
A mail slot in the front delivers nished discs or rejects externally from a
securely locked system.
Figure 1
X3 Front View
Status Indicator Light
Printer
Main Door
Door Handle
Security Lock
External Output
Mail Slot
Lifting
Handles

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Components of the X3
Security Lock
e Security Lock can be used to prevent access to the X3 cabinet.
External Output Mail Slot
Output discs are collected in the External Output Mail Slot. You can congure
the mail slot for completed discs or rejects. A 100-disc output spindle inside
the X3 also collects nished discs, but the mail slot allows output from a se-
cured system. (An excessive number of rejects typically indicates input media
of poor quality or a hardware error that needs correction.)
Status Indicator
A status indicator light located on the top of the unit ashes red for error
conditions, such as an empty printer ribbon or door open during job process-
ing. e status indicator light glows blue when the X3 system is idle and green
when processing jobs.
Power Switches
A power switch, accessible inside the main door on the le side, turns the X3
on or o. Because it is inside the locked door, this switch is available only to
the operator of the system. (Additional power switches are located on the back
of the X3 printer and duplication units.)

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Inside the X3
e gure below shows the X3 with the main door open. Inside the X3 are
the printer drawer and controls, media recorders, elevator and hoist (picker)
mechanism, media spindles, controls, and status display. ese parts are
described from top to bottom.
Printer
e X3 includes a printer mounted on the top of the X3 chassis to print iden-
tifying information (such as a label) on a copied disc.
Quick-Change Recorders
e X3 uses up to three quick-change Optical Disc Recorders for all opera-
tions. e drives are separately housed, and each one slides in and out of its
compartment in the X3, making drive replacement quick and easy.
Replacing the recorders is covered in the section Replacing Recorder Drives
later in this guide.
Note: although the recorder drives are quick-change, they are not hot
swappable. Always power down the X3 before replacing a recorder.
Figure 2
X3 Front View, Main
Door Open
Spindle Access Button
Spindle LED Indicator
Carousel
Media Spindles
Power On/Off Button
Label Printer Tray
Hoist/Picker
Mail Chute
Quick Change Disc Recorders