When recieving the FREEStyler it is important to inspect the crate for damage. If there is damage please document and notify EXILE Technologies. If no damage is found proceed to the next step. When lifting the FREEStyler out of the shipping box be careful to lift it out from the metal chassis underneath.
2. FREEStyler Print Utility Software Installation The FS Print Utility Software Installer is located on the SCREENMAKER RIP USB Dongle. A copy can also be found on the CD/DVD inside the SCREENMAKER RIP/FS Print Utilty DVD Box. On the PC that is to be attached to the FREEStyler (in the Screen room) RUN (or double click) the MiniFB Installer application from either the CD or the USB Drive/Dongle and follow the step by step prompts and instructions.
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MiniFB (FREEStyler) Print Utility... This can be found on the bottom right of the Windows Screen where the hidden icons reside: Click on the Exile icon and select ‘Heads’ Then select ‘Change Heads’. This will move the print carriage in position to change the print cartridges out.
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Place the cartridge on the green cartridge reader, an acceptance bleep will sound, then insert the cartridge into its slot: Press ‘OK’ on the LED touch screen to complete the fitting of the cartridge, a bar will be displayed on the green cartridge reader to show the cartridge has been accepted and will indicate the ink level in that cartridge.
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If you are installing more that one print cartridge a Horizontal & Vertical alignment test should also be performed. Tape some paper or ink jet film on to a spare Screen frame to run these tests as they may need to be run multiple times to achieve optimum print quality.
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VERTICAL ALIGNMENT TEST Use the FS Print Utility to select this option from the ‘Alignment’ Menu: This shows the relative vertical position of the 4 print heads relative to the first head > T1. This requires a mechanical adjustment of the print heads. T2,T3 & T3 have a screw adjustment on the front of each head which can be turned clockwise (CW) or counter-clockwise (CCW) as re- quired.
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To print a file select ‘Single Print from file’ or ‘Single Print from list’ from the MiniFB ‘Print’ menu: Then Press OK from the FREEStyler front panel menu to start the print: To check progress double click on the ‘E’ EXILE icon: Progress will display in this window:...
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You can create a queue of files to print by importing them into the MiniFB Print Utility using the ‘+’ Add File button as shown: Similarly files can be deleted from the list using the ‘X’ Delete button. The files will appear in print order in a list in the left hand window. They can then be printed one at a time using the ‘Multiple print’...
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6. Printer Offsets By default all jobs will print offset to the back left hand side of the FREEStyler: TRI-LOCK PINS PRINT ORIGIN: X OFFSET = 0 Y OFFSET = 0 TRI-LOCK The default start position can be adjusted using the X and Y offsets in the Printer Offset menu: Please note that adjusting these to a value other than 0 will result in reducing the maximum Image area of 20x29”.
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7. Maintenance WEEKLY: Use a wet lint free cloth to clean the Wiper blades in the Printhead Service Station. Clean any excess ink from the flatbed and any other areas where there may have been ink spillage MONTHLY: Take out the Service Station Tray by undoing the red screw: (or more frequently depending on usage) Separate into its two parts by removing the two screws and wash under a tap.
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