• Introduction
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Disc Placement
Another common problem when using an autoloader is the placement of media onto the spindles. Placing the
media onto the spindles properly can avoid possible picking errors when operating the autoloader. Even
though the autoloader is designed with certain tolerance adjustments to prevent mishandling by the picking
arm, failures may still arise if the spindles are not loaded correctly. All media loaded onto the spindles should
be flat and not slanted at an angle to ensure the picking arm can securely grab the disc with all 3 vacuum
suction heads. Do not load too many discs onto the spindle as well, as this may cause errors in placement
and loading. Diagram 1-1 below demonstrates the proper and incorrect disc placements when loading media
onto the spindles.
Figure 1-1 Disc Placement Illustration
Spindles vs. Bins
The Microboards HCL Series has five spindles for holding CDs and/or DVD’s. Although the manual refers to
them as spindles, many of the messages shown on the LCD display refer to them as bins in order to create
more concise messages. Don’t panic. Spindles and bins are the same.
Microboards Statement Regarding Improper Duplication Microboards Technology fully supports the right of any business, organization, group, or individual to protect
their property from unlicensed, unauthorized, or illegal duplication.
As a user of our equipment, we expect you to support that right as well.
Microboards Technology is neither responsible nor liable for the infringement of any laws regarding the illegal
duplication of property. Microboards Technology products are in no way intended to encourage or condone
such duplication.