Pf3 microboard printer not working

I had a HP that wouldn't print because the Cart. were past a certain date. I finally just went in to the pc and set the date back, and the Cart. worked fine.

Reset the printer , turn off, and disconnect the power cord or USB by 1 minutes and reconnect again. and try again.
However if the problem persist, unintall the software and reinstall again , and try again.
Otherwsie you mus contact to the supplier manufacturer via ONLINE chat for to get support.

GOD BLESS YOU

You don't need cd just go to this link and download drivers:

http://www.microboards.com/support/Default.aspx?id=1308

Microboards' New DX-1 Disc Publisher to Ship Microboards’ New Print & Burn DVD/CD Duplicator Ships

Industrial quality of DX-2 and Print Factory in a Compact Package with the DX-1
Chanhassen, MN, August 17, 2004 —Microboards is shipping a new disc creation system (MSRP $2,995) with a high-speed DVD/CD recorder and industrial printing technology from HP to give users professional publishing in a petit package. Combined with custom label design and recording software, the system makes in-house disc creation easy and inexpensive.
Microboards' New DX-1 Disc Publisher to Ship Microboards’ New Print & Burn DVD/CD Duplicator Ships

Industrial quality of DX-2 and Print Factory in a Compact Package with the DX-1
Chanhassen, MN, August 17, 2004 —Microboards is shipping a new disc creation system (MSRP $2,995) with a high-speed DVD/CD recorder and industrial printing technology from HP to give users professional publishing in a petit package. Combined with custom label design and recording software, the system makes in-house disc creation easy and inexpensive.

Microboards' New DX-1 Disc Publisher to Ship Microboards’ New Print & Burn DVD/CD Duplicator Ships

Industrial quality of DX-2 and Print Factory in a Compact Package with the DX-1
Chanhassen, MN, August 17, 2004 —Microboards is shipping a new disc creation system (MSRP $2,995) with a high-speed DVD/CD recorder and industrial printing technology from HP to give users professional publishing in a petit package. Combined with custom label design and recording software, the system makes in-house disc creation easy and inexpensive.

You've got an expensive unit (see below for Press Release), with a built-in CD/DVD reader/writer.
Given that your unit could be six years old, it's possible that the reader/writer has "died".

It seems to be a "stand-alone" unit -- not something that requires either Mac OSx or Windows XP/Vista/7 to operate.

I'm guessing that _ANY_ IDE (not 'SATA') HP-brand reader/writer, provided that it has a "LightScribe" capability, could be purchased, and could be inserted to replace the "dead" reader/writer. For about $100, it's worthwhile to try this "substitution" to revive your unit.
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Microboards' New DX-1 Disc Publisher to Ship
Microboards’ New Print & Burn DVD/CD Duplicator Ships

Industrial quality of DX-2 and Print Factory in a Compact Package with the DX-1

Chanhassen, MN, August 17, 2004 — Microboards is shipping a new disc creation system (MSRP $2,995) with a high-speed DVD/CD recorder and industrial printing technology from HP to give users professional publishing in a petit package. Combined with custom label design and recording software, the system makes in-house disc creation easy and inexpensive.

The Microboards G3 is the worst duplicator I have ever owned. It has worked a total of 4 times, no response from the company, software is terrible and faulty and I'm pretty much over it. Good luck.

you can now get continuous inking systems for the microboards pf-pro machines

see here:
http://www.jpldisplays.com.au/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=4150

I´ve had that same "problem" once.In this case the "problem" was with discs.They were thinner than those that I normally use. You could try with different discs.
Jouni

make sure the cartridge reader is no more then 1mm away from the cartridge as it slides past! also check the microswich which is ont he print head slider

Di arleady did the first thing that we advise of customers to do - reload the PF-2 print drivers. Since that did not work you a most likely looking at needing the print engine replaced. This typically costs $600+ depending on how full of ink the inside of your printer is. Hoefully your printer is still under warranty with Microboards. If not, you can call Microboards at 952.556.1639 or check ou this repair company

http://www.techwaredist.com/repairshop.asp

I don't have a pf3, but I have been using 3 of the pf2s over the past year. I use them pretty heavily for large printing projects and they have held up pretty well (with a little maintenance from time to time), so I would hopefully expect the same performance from the pf3...

The cost per print will vary, of course, depending on the coverage and quality of printing (photo mode uses more ink than graphic mode). I have been recording how many discs I can do of certain jobs per full cartridge and have found the cost per print range to vary between 20 - 35 cents.

I'm also not sure if the pf3 uses proprietary color ink cartridges (the black are not) like the pf2s, but I found only one reliable company that can refill them that has helped us lower our ink expenses... http://www.emeraldrecycle.com/

Good luck in making a decision!