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Gerber P2C™ 1200
User's Manual
IMPORTANT
Before you begin...
Please complete the attached Warranty Registration Card and
return it to Gerber today, or go through the online registration at
http://www.gspinc/products/registration/index.html.
Failure to register may result in delayed responses to your warranty
and service inquiries.

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  • Page 1 User’s Manual IMPORTANT Before you begin... Please complete the attached Warranty Registration Card and return it to Gerber today, or go through the online registration at http://www.gspinc/products/registration/index.html. Failure to register may result in delayed responses to your warranty and service inquiries.
  • Page 2 FCC NOTICE Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Note: This 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.
  • Page 3 Gerber P2C™ 1200 User’s Manual NOTICE Gerber reserves the right to modify the information contained in this User Manual at any time without prior notice. Unauthorised copying, modification, distribution or display is prohibited. All rights reserved. All queries, comments or...
  • Page 4 User’s Manual TRADEMARK ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS GERBER EDGE, EDGE and Gerber Scientific Products are registered trademarks and Gerber P2C and FastFacts are trademarks of Gerber Scientific Products. 3M, Scotchcal, Scotchlite, Controltac, Comply and Panaflex are trademarks of the 3M Corporation. DM/PL and Houston Instrument are trademarks of Summagraphics Corporation.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    1.2.7 CERTIFICATIONS..................11 1.2.8 ENVIRONMENTAL ..................11 1.2.9 ELECTRICAL....................11 GERBER P2C 1200 ACCESSORIES AND CONSUMABLES ......12 GERBER P2C 1200 COMPONENTS ............. 13 1.4.1 REAR PANEL CONTROLS ................13 1.4.2 FRONT PANEL CONTROLS ................15 POWERING UP THE GERBER P2C 1200 ............17 1.5.1...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    2.3.22 CAL. MEDIA ....................65 2.3.23 CAL. OPOS ....................65 2.3.24 OPOS SETTINGS................... 65 CONTOUR CUTTING WITH THE GERBER P2C 1200........67 INTRODUCTION................... 67 GENERAL..................... 69 CREATING THE DESIGN ................70 PLACING THE MARKERS ................71 3.4.1 USING OPOS WITH GERBER OMEGA SOFTWARE........71...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    3.4.2 PLACING THE CROSS-MARKS (WITHOUT OMEGA SOFTWARE) ....73 PRINTING THE DESIGN ................74 LOADING THE GERBER P2C 1200 AND SETTING THE PARAMETERS... 75 REGISTERING THE CROSS-MARKS .............. 75 CUTTING THE CONTOUR ................77 3.8.1 CONTOUR CUTTING GERBER EDGE® GRAPHICS FROM OMEGA ON A GERBER P2C PLOTTER USING OPOS .............

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    TABLES GERBER P2C 1200 SPECIFICATIONS................8 GERBER P2C 1200 MEDIA SPECIFICATIONS............... 8 GERBER P2C 1200 KNIVES, PENS, AND POUNCING TOOLS ........9 GERBER P2C 1200 INTERFACE SPECIFICATIONS............10 GERBER P2C 1200 FIRMWARE .................. 10 GERBER P2C 1200 PERFORMANCE ................10 GERBER P2C 1200 ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS...........

  • Page 9: General Information

    The Gerber P2C 1200 has been designed to reproduce computer-generated graphic images on sheets or rolls of vinyl media. By replacing the knife with a fibre tip pen, the Gerber P2C 1200 can also be used to render previews of new designs on inexpensive paper.
  • Page 10 Gerber P2C™ 1200 User’s Manual • A wide variety of axial cutting speeds (in metric or English units) • Up to four separate user configurations that are stored in the non-volatile memory • Automatic pull from the media roll •...

  • Page 11: Gerber P2C 1200 User's Manual

    Gerber P2C™ 1200 User’s Manual 1.1.2 GERBER P2C 1200 USER’S MANUAL The Gerber P2C 1200 User’s Manual contains the following information: • Complete technical specifications for the Gerber P2C 1200 and compatible media • A complete description of the Gerber P2C 1200’s main components •...

  • Page 12: Specifications

    Rather, performance will depend on the type and size of the media used in addition to other parameters not mentioned here. ** For positioning of the pinch rollers (see Section 1.7) TABLE 1-2: GERBER P2C 1200 MEDIA SPECIFICATIONS General Information...

  • Page 13: Knife, Pen, And Pouncing Tool

    See Appendix A for a complete list of duly certified media suitable for friction drive operation. Plotting Paper Bond paper (120g/m² recommended) 1.2.3 KNIFE, PEN, AND POUNCING TOOL The Gerber P2C 1200 is shipped with two standard knife blades for vinyl media and a black fibre tip pen. Knife Medium Quantity...

  • Page 14: Interface

    38400, 19200, 9600, 4800, 2400 bps : I/O Port connector USB series “B” receptacle Mating connector USB series “B” plug TABLE 1-4: GERBER P2C 1200 INTERFACE SPECIFICATIONS 1.2.5 FIRMWARE Languages DM/PL, HP-GL (758x emulation), HP-GL/2 Supported character sets Standard ASCII Supported fonts Sans serif (single stroke &...

  • Page 15: Certifications

    User’s Manual 1.2.7 CERTIFICATIONS CE-Certification for electrical light industrial environment FCC Class A Comply with UL1950, CSA 950 1.2.8 ENVIRONMENTAL (Gerber P2C 1200 without media) Operating Temperature 15 to 35° C 59 to 95° F Storage temperature -30 to 70° C -22 to 158°...

  • Page 16: Gerber P2C 1200 Accessories And Consumables

    Gerber P2C™ 1200 User’s Manual GERBER P2C 1200 ACCESSORIES AND CONSUMABLES The following accessories and consumables are available for your Gerber P2C 1200: ITEM User’s Manual Power Supply Cables Serial Cable USB Cable Standard knife Standard knife holder Sandblast knife...

  • Page 17: Gerber P2C 1200 Components

    Gerber P2C™ 1200 User’s Manual GERBER P2C 1200 COMPONENTS In order to get better acquainted with your Gerber P2C 1200, examine the following illustrations and read the accompanying descriptions of its components. 1.4.1 REAR PANEL CONTROLS Figure 1-2 shows the location of the main components.
  • Page 18 Serial Bus Specifications Revision 1.1. USB connectivity can be used to establish high-speed bi-directional communication serially between the host computer and the Gerber P2C 1200. (Use either the USB cable or the 9- pin serial cable, but do not use both simultaneously.) 2.

  • Page 19: Front Panel Controls

    Gerber P2C 1200 activity. Each control panel function is explained in Section 2.1. 5. Display: The 16-character display informs the user of the Gerber P2C 1200’s current status as well as any actions that need to be taken.
  • Page 20 8. Cutting strip: The cutting strip prevents damage to the knife tip when the Gerber P2C 1200 is turned on and no media has been loaded. Because cutting takes place on the cutting strip, it is essential that it remain in good condition.

  • Page 21: Powering Up The Gerber P2C 1200

    The wall socket into which the Gerber P2C 1200 is plugged must be of the grounded type. The grounded conductors serving the wall sockets must be properly connected to ground.

  • Page 22: Power-Up Procedure

    1.5.2 POWER-UP PROCEDURE ! To power up the Gerber P2C 1200: 1. Make sure the Gerber P2C 1200 is placed on a flat, level, and sturdy surface. 2. Plug one end of the AC power cord into the AC power cord receptacle on the Gerber P2C 1200’s rear panel.

  • Page 23: Loading Media

    4. Position the two black media guides under the media roll so that the flanges rest in the grooves in the guides. The media roll and guides can be shifted left or right as necessary. 5. Feed the media from the rear of the Gerber P2C 1200 (see Figures 1-5 and 1-6). •...

  • Page 24: Feeding Roll Media Using Media Flanges

    Alignment is less critical when short sheets are being used. If a short sheet is cut off perpendicularly, its front edge can be aligned with the front of the Gerber P2C 1200. FIGURE 1-5 FEEDING ROLL MEDIA USING MEDIA FLANGES...
  • Page 25 Gerber P2C™ 1200 User’s Manual General Information...

  • Page 26: Aligning The Media And Positioning The Pinch Rollers

    User’s Manual 1.6.2 ALIGNING THE MEDIA AND POSITIONING THE PINCH ROLLERS The alignment strips on the front and back of the Gerber P2C 1200 can be used for quick reference if the vinyl is of a standard width: 50cm, 15”/38CM, 16”/41CM, and 24”/61CM (see Figure 1-8).

  • Page 27: Pinch Roller Positioning

    Gerber P2C™ 1200 User’s Manual If the media is too narrow to reach the wide drive sleeve: 1) Position the left edge of the media on the second drive sleeve. 2) If the right edge of the media is located over the wide drive sleeve, position the left pinch roller in the detent above the second sleeve.

  • Page 28: Media Positioning

    3. Raise the pinch roller lever to lower the rollers onto the media and drive sleeves. If the Gerber P2C 1200 is not already turned on, press the power switch located next to the power entry module at the rear of the machine. The following...
  • Page 29 User’s Manual For a manual loading procedure, refer to 2.2.10. When receiving a cut file, the Gerber P2C 1200 will automatically pull a length of media from the roll that is equal to the width of the pinch rollers. Media is then pulled from the roll in increments equal to the width of the pinch rollers.

  • Page 30: Installation Of A Knife, Pen Or Pouncing Tool

    INSTALLATION OF A KNIFE, PEN OR POUNCING TOOL 1.7.1 KNIFE INSTALLATION SAFETY WARNING The Gerber P2C 1200 uses razor-sharp knives. The knife blades may cause serious personal injury if handled without proper care. Exercise caution when operating the Gerber P2C 1200 and when installing,...

  • Page 31: Blade Length Adjustment

    An asterisk (!) appears to indicate Ent er that the pen is now the selected tool. Press twice. Exit The Gerber P2C 1200 will now ask for the drag knife to be inserted into the holder. General Information...

  • Page 32: Pen Installation

    See Section 2.2.4 for information about setting the knife offset. 1.7.2 PEN INSTALLATION The Gerber P2C 1200 can be equipped with a pen, allowing it to be used as a plotter for drawing inexpensive draft plots of new or existing designs on paper.

  • Page 33: Pouncing Tool Installation

    9. Press twice. Exit The Gerber P2C 1200 will now ask for the pen to be inserted into the holder. 10. Secure the pen in the tool clamp. 11. Press any key to continue. 12. See Section 2.2.2 for information about setting the pen pressure.
  • Page 34 10. Press twice. Exit The Gerber P2C 1200 will now ask for the pouncing tool to be inserted into the holder. 11. Secure the pouncing tool in the tool clamp. 12. Press any key to continue.

  • Page 35: Operation

    Gerber P2C™ 1200 User’s Manual 2 OPERATION THE CONTROL PANEL Figure 2-1 shows the Gerber P2C 1200’s control panel. The main functions of the liquid crystal display (LCD) and the control panel keys are explained in the following paragraphs. FIGURE 2-1 GERBER P2C 1200 CONTROL PANEL 2.1.1 THE LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY (LCD)

  • Page 36: The Menu Key

    Gerber P2C™ 1200 User’s Manual The LCD indicates the tool for which the Gerber P2C 1200 is configured: A “K” in the online display indicates that the Gerber P2C 1200 is in drag knife mode. A “P” in the online display indicates that the Gerber P2C 1200 is in pen mode.

  • Page 37: Gerber P2C 1200 Main Menu

    Gerber P2C™ 1200 User’s Manual The menu differs depending on which tool has been selected: (1) PEN operation (2) KNIFE operation (3) POUNCE operation FIGURE 2-2 GERBER P2C 1200 MAIN MENU Operation...

  • Page 38: The Exit Key

    Submenu values can be changed by pressing . But, the jogging keys function differently when the Gerber P2C 1200 is in normal operation: pressing any of the four keys will reposition the origin. Operation...

  • Page 39: Common Menu Items

    Gerber P2C™ 1200 User’s Manual COMMON MENU ITEMS The following subsections explain the Gerber P2C 1200’s different settings. Refer to the flowchart in Figure 2-2. 2.2.1 VELOCITY VELOCITY is used to modify the tool velocity. The velocity can be set between 50 mm/s (2 ips) and 800 mm/s (40 ips).

  • Page 40: Pen Pressure Test Pattern

    Gerber P2C™ 1200 User’s Manual ! To test the pen pressure: 1. Power up the Gerber P2C 1200 and load a piece of bond paper (see Section 1.7). 2. With the Gerber P2C 1200 online, press twice. “PEN PRESSURE” is displayed on the LCD.

  • Page 41: Knife Pressure

    See Section 1.8.1 for information about installing a knife. ! To test the knife pressure: 1. Power up the Gerber P2C 1200 and load the media (see Section 1.7). 2. With the Gerber P2C 1200 online, press twice. “KNIFE PRESSURE” is displayed on the LCD.
  • Page 42 Always test new settings and/or vinyls by performing a knife depth test on the same type of vinyl. Do not operate the Gerber P2C 1200 if the blade cuts through the media backing, as this will seriously damage the knife and rubber cutting strip.

  • Page 43: Knife Offset

    See Section 1.8.1 for information about installing a knife. ! To test the knife offset: A. Power up the Gerber P2C 1200 and load the media (see Section 1.7). B. With the Gerber P2C 1200 online, press three times. “KNIFE OFFSET”...

  • Page 44: Pounce Pressure

    Operating the Gerber P2C 1200 as a pouncer without first applying a pouncing strip on top of the cutting strip will destroy the cutting strip. 2. Power up the Gerber P2C 1200 and load the media (see Section 1.7). 3. With the Gerber P2C 1200 online, press twice.

  • Page 45: Pounce Gap

    The default pounce gap value is 1 mm. See Section 1.8.3 for information about installing a pounce tool. ! To change the pounce gap: 1. With the Gerber P2C 1200 online, press three times. “POUNCE GAP” is displayed on the LCD.

  • Page 46: User Configurations ("User Config")

    The four user configuration menus (“USER CONFIG 1”, “USER CONFIG 2”, etc.) are maintained independently. Each represents a series of submenus that allow the user to uniquely configure the Gerber P2C 1200's operating parameters. NOTE: Access to some of the submenus will be determined by the plotting language being used.

  • Page 47: Reset

    Gerber P2C 1200 and return it to online status. Ent er 2.2.9 RECUT The RECUT option recuts the last file sent to the Gerber P2C 1200 (provided that the file’s size did not exceed the buffer’s size). ! To recut a graphic: 1.

  • Page 48: Load

    • Press to modify the value in 10mm (0.5”) increments. 5. Press . The Gerber P2C 1200 will load the media according to the Ent er value specified in step 4 and then return to online status. 2.2.11 ALIGN LOAD The ALIGN LOAD submenu is used when contour cutting.

  • Page 49: System Setup

    2.2.12 SYSTEM SETUP The SYSTEM SETUP submenu consists of menu items normally configured when the Gerber P2C 1200 is first set up and the cutting software is installed for the first time. ! To navigate through the SYSTEM SETUP menu: 1.

  • Page 50: Gerber P2C 1200 System Setup

    User’s Manual (* ) (* ) (* * ) (* * ) (* * ) (*) Only available when the tool is set to drag knife (**) Only available with factory installed OPOS FIGURE 2-7 GERBER P2C 1200 SYSTEM SETUP Operation...

  • Page 51: Confidence

    2.3.1 CONFIDENCE The CONFIDENCE cut performs an electrical and mechanical test of the Gerber P2C 1200 to make sure that it is fully operational. A media sheet of at least A3/A- size should be used for this cut. ! To execute a confidence cut: 1.

  • Page 52: Tool

    2.3.3 TOOL The TOOL submenu is used to select the Gerber P2C 1200’s default tool. The default tool is the tool that is activated when the Gerber P2C 1200 is turned on. ! To change the default tool: 1. With the Gerber P2C 1200 online, press .
  • Page 53 User’s Manual • MODE 2 is slower than MODE 1, but offers greater precision because both the Gerber P2C 1200’s speed and pressure vary during cutting. All FLEX-CUT values are displayed in metric regardless of the “MENU UNITS” setting. ! To configure FLEX-CUT: 1.

  • Page 54: Overcut

    The overcut setting can be disabled (=0) or set to any value between 0 and 10. One unit is about 0.1 mm or 0.004 ". The default value is 1. ! To set the overcut parameter: 1. With the Gerber P2C 1200 online, press . “VELOCITY” appears on the display. 2. Press .

  • Page 55: Opticut

    . An asterisk (!) appears to indicate that the new overcut Ent er value has been set. 8. Press twice to return the Gerber P2C 1200 to online status. Exit 2.3.6 OPTICUT OPTICUT enhances the overcut to facilitate weeding. This feature, however, leaves little scratches on the graphic and may not be appropriate for some media.

  • Page 56: Emulate

    Gerber P2C™ 1200 User’s Manual 2.3.7 EMULATE The EMULATE submenu is used to select the Gerber P2C 1200’s active cutting/plotting language. NOTE The active cutting/plotting language MUST match the language set in the cutting software. Always select a language that is supported by the host computer's cutting software.

  • Page 57: Baud Rate

    Gerber P2C 1200 and the host computer. NOTE The Gerber P2C 1200’s active baud rate setting MUST match the host computer's baud rate setting. The baud rate can be set to any of the following values: 2400 bps, 4800 bps, 9600 bps, 19200 and 38400 bps.

  • Page 58: Parity

    2.3.9 PARITY The PARITY submenu is used to set the byte format and parity type for RS-232-C serial communication between the Gerber P2C 1200 and the host computer. NOTE The Gerber P2C 1200’s parity setting MUST match the host computer’s parity setting.

  • Page 59: Rts/Dtr

    ! To perform the RS-232-C test: 1. Unplug the RS-232-C data cable from the Gerber P2C 1200’s rear panel. 2. Use a loopback test cable to connect pin 2 of the Gerber P2C 1200’s data connector to pin 3; connect pin 7 to pin 8.

  • Page 60: Align Mode

    6. Press ten times. “RS232 TEST” appears on the display. 7. Press . The Gerber P2C 1200 will start transmitting and receiving Ent er data at all available baud rates and parity settings. The length of the transmissions will vary because of the different baud rates used. The Gerber P2C 1200 then checks the hardware handshake lines.

  • Page 61: Autoload

    2.3.13 AUTOLOAD AUTOLOAD determines the manner by which media is pulled from the roll. When AUTOLOAD is ON, the Gerber P2C 1200 will automatically unroll the media as needed. When AUTOLOAD is OFF, the user should manually unroll sufficient media for the job.

  • Page 62: Default Menu

    The following message will be displayed: Exit <<< INSERT DRAG KNIFE PRESS ANY KEY TO CONTINUE <<< Because the drag knife is the default tool for the four user configurations, the Gerber P2C 1200 expects a drag knife to be installed. Operation...

  • Page 63: Menu Units

    Gerber P2C™ 1200 User’s Manual 8. Insert a drag knife into the holder. 9. Press any key to return the Gerber P2C 1200 to online status. 2.3.16 MENU UNITS The MENU UNITS submenu is used to select English or metric menu units.

  • Page 64: Media Sensor

    6. Press again. The date of the revision is displayed. Ent er 7. Press twice to return the Gerber P2C 1200 to online status. Exit 2.3.18 MEDIA SENSOR The MEDIA SENSOR submenu is used to activate or deactivate the media sensor.
  • Page 65 User’s Manual ! To test the media sensor: 1. Entering from the front, insert media into the Gerber P2C 1200. 2. Adjust the pinch rollers accordingly. 3. Situate the media so that the front half of the sensor is covered.

  • Page 66: Calibrate X/Y

    14. Press to end the test. Exit 15. Insert media into the Gerber P2C 1200 from the back and prepare it for normal operation. If the Gerber P2C 1200 begins the normal loading process, then the sensitivity adjustment was successful If the Gerber P2C 1200 fails to go online and continues to display “INSERT...
  • Page 67 Ent er 5. Press twice. “CALIBRATE X/Y” appears on the display. 6. Press . The Gerber P2C 1200 will cut (or plot) one line along the X- Ent er axis and one line along the Y-axis. 7. Remove the media.

  • Page 68: Coil Setup

    To view the coil settings, press Ent er THE COIL SETTINGS SHOULD ONLY BE MODIFIED BY A CERTIFIED GERBER REPAIR TECHNICIAN • To return the Gerber P2C 1200 to online status from within any of the coil settings, press twice. Exit Operation...

  • Page 69: Cal. Media

    OPOS calibration is performed at the factory. However, OPOS may need to be recalibrated if the Gerber P2C 1200 ceases to produce precise contour cuts. ! To calibrate the OPOS: See Section 11.1 (“OPOS CALIBRATION”) in the OPOS manual.

  • Page 71: Introduction

    CONTOUR CUTTING WITH THE GERBER P2C 1200 This section contains general information on using the OPOS feature of the GERBER P2C 1200. See specific instructions at the end of this chapter on contour cutting graphics sent from OMEGA to a GERBER P2C plotter with OPOS.
  • Page 72 Gerber P2C™ 1200 User’s Manual shrinkage, or printing inaccuracies, the cut contour can be scaled to fit the printed graphic. NOTE: The scale can only be adjusted by a few percentage points. " OPOS can compensate for any combination of the three preceding situations.

  • Page 73: General

    Gerber P2C™ 1200 User’s Manual 2. XY-Alignment: Compensates for errors in graphic rotation and skewness. Skewness errors occur when the graphic’s X and Y Axes are not perpendicular. This alignment method requires that the Origin and one point along both the X and Y Axes be specified. Distance parameters are not required.

  • Page 74: Creating The Design

    2. Place cross-marks around the design. 3. Print out the design with the cross marks. 4. Load the printed design into the Gerber P2C 1200. Set the cross-mark parameters in the Gerber P2C 1200 if using the XY-adjustment method. 5. Execute the special load procedure.

  • Page 75: Placing The Markers

    3.4.1 Using OPOS with OMEGA Software 3.4.2 Placing the Cross-Marks (without OMEGA Software) 3.4.1 USING OPOS WITH GERBER OMEGA SOFTWARE To use the P2C OPOS feature with OMEGA, you must first print the job with OPOS targets (markers). These special targets are used to align the job on P2C plotters that are equipped with OPOS.
  • Page 76 Gerber P2C™ 1200 User’s Manual The Target Configuration dialog box also controls the foil used to print the targets. By default, the targets are printed using the darkest foil in the job. Depending on the foil colors in the job (and vinyl color), the darkest foil may not provide adequate contrast for OPOS to acquire the target.

  • Page 77: Placing The Cross-Marks (Without Omega Software)

    Gerber P2C™ 1200 User’s Manual Proceed to Section 5, “Printing the Graphic.” The graphic will automatically be printed with 2 mm targets located at the proper distance from the printed image and the edge of the media, with the spacing set in the Target Configuration dialog box.

  • Page 78: Printing The Design

    Gerber P2C™ 1200 User’s Manual • The exact distance between the cross-marks must be known only when using the XY-adjustment method. Measure this distance in the design software, not on the media! ⇒ Place the cross-marks as far apart as possible for maximum accuracy.

  • Page 79: Loading The Gerber P2C 1200 And Setting The Parameters

    Origin point Y-axis point LOADING THE GERBER P2C 1200 AND SETTING THE PARAMETERS 1. Load the printout into the Gerber P2C 1200 as described in section 1. • Make sure that the marker indicating the Origin is situated at the bottom right corner of the Gerber P2C 1200.
  • Page 80 Gerber P2C™ 1200 User’s Manual 2. Press Ent er 3. Use the keys to position the knife tip directly above the origin marker. 4. Press Ent er During this entire procedure, make sure that the knife does not rotate, which may cause an offset error.

  • Page 81: Cutting The Contour

    8. Press Ent er CUTTING THE CONTOUR To cut Gerber graphics see sections 3.8.1 through 3.8.4. When using other software, follow the specific instructions for contour cutting provided in your software’s documentation. If such instructions are not available, perform the following steps: 1.

  • Page 82: Contour Cutting Gerber Edge® Graphics From Omega On A Gerber P2C Plotter Using Opos

    3.8.1 CONTOUR CUTTING GERBER EDGE® GRAPHICS FROM OMEGA ON A GERBER P2C PLOTTER USING OPOS When printing a job on the GERBER EDGE and cutting it on a GERBER P2C plotter, be sure to choose the GERBER P2C model you wish to use in GSPPlot prior to printing the graphic.
  • Page 83 Note: Maximum height of a GERBER EDGE panel in GSPPlot is 10.790” when cutting a GERBER EDGE print on a P2C plotter. After printing your graphic, load the material on the GERBER P2C plotter and from GSPPlot click on the Cut icon (F8).

  • Page 84: Contour Cutting Gerber Maxx 2™ Graphics From Omega On The P2C Plotter Using Opos

    3.8.2 CONTOUR CUTTING GERBER MAXX 2™ GRAPHICS FROM OMEGA ON THE P2C PLOTTER USING OPOS When printing a job on the GERBER MAXX 2 and cutting it on a GERBER P2C plotter, be sure to choose the GERBER P2C model you wish to use in GSPPlot prior to printing the graphic.

  • Page 85: Contour Cutting Gerber Jetster™ Graphics From Omega Imagerip On The Gerber P2C Plotter Using Opos

    3.8.3 CONTOUR CUTTING GERBER JETSTER™ GRAPHICS FROM OMEGA IMAGERIP ON THE GERBER P2C PLOTTER USING OPOS When printing a job on the Gerber Jetster and cutting it on a GERBER P2C plotter, be sure to choose the GERBER P2C model you wish to use in ImageRIP prior to printing the graphic.

  • Page 86: Imagerip Pro™ By Onyx And Cut Through A Cut-Server On The Gerber P2C Plotter Using Opos

    In ImageRIP RIP-Queue you must select which plotter you will use to cut the graphic prior to printing. To do this: select the printer and click on Change. Click on Setup and then click on the Options tab. Choose Gerber P2C Plotters under Contour Cutting and then click OK.
  • Page 87 Gerber P2C™ 1200 User’s Manual The Quickset that you use to open the file with must be setup for contour cutting. To check this, click on Edit Quickset, and choose the quickset that you will use. If you have not created quicksets, <Default> will be your quickset.
  • Page 88 Gerber P2C™ 1200 User’s Manual After printing your graphic, load the material on the P2C plotter. Open Cut-Server and select the GERBER P2C plotter. Click on Load Cut File. Type the number that is printed next to the barcode and click OK.
  • Page 89 Gerber P2C™ 1200 User’s Manual The job will be sent to the plotter and the plotter will read: “Set Sensor Above First Marker” Use the slew key to set OPOS above the first target. Push the enter key on the plotter.
  • Page 90 4 GENERAL INFORMATION MAINTENANCE & CLEANING The Gerber P2C 1200 has a number of sliding surfaces made of smooth metals and plastics. They are virtually friction-free and require no lubrication. They will, however, collect dust and lint, which may affect the Gerber P2C 1200’s performance.

  • Page 91: Cleaning The Sensor

    CLEANING THE DRIVE SLEEVES 4.1.2 CLEANING THE SENSOR The sensor is located on the right side of the Gerber P2C 1200 just behind the widest of the three drive sleeves (refer to Figure 1-2). With use, the sensor may accumulate residue from the media, causing the Gerber P2C 1200 to malfunction.

  • Page 92: Operating Voltage

    The power entry module detects the line voltage and switches automatically between 110V and 230V. The fuse is at the back of the Gerber P2C 1200 next to the power inlet (refer to Figure 1-2). The fuse rate is 2.0A Slo-Blo for all voltage ratings.
  • Page 93 2. If the documentation does not contain specific cabling instructions, use the Gerber cable specifications recommended for your computer. The Gerber P2C 1200 comes with serial and USB connectors. If both ports are connected at the same time, the port that receives data first will stay active and the other will be deactivated.

  • Page 94: Rs232 Interface Notes

    Press the “Start” button and select “Settings”, followed by “Control Panel”. Click the “System” icon and select the “Device Manager”. Right-click the on the name of the port that is connected to the Gerber P2C 1200 and click “Properties.” Select the “Port Settings” tab to set the port settings.

  • Page 95: Available Serial Signals

    User’s Manual 5.2.3 AVAILABLE SERIAL SIGNALS If you are making your own cable, only a few of the Gerber P2C 1200’s pins will actually need to be connected to the host computer. To ensure optimal results, the cable length should not exceed 4.8 m (16 feet). It should be taken...

  • Page 96: Usb Interface Notes

    CD-ROM drive and follow the instructions on the screen. 4. The device driver will be installed. 5. Restart the computer. Next to the Gerber P2C 1200’s USB connector is a small light emitting diode (LED) that will either be on, blinking or off. •...

  • Page 97: Installing The Usb Software On A Macintosh Computer

    Next to the Gerber P2C 1200’s USB connector is a small light emitting diode (LED) that will either be on, blinking or off. If the LED is off, the Gerber P2C 1200 and the computer are not communicating and all connections must be re- examined.

  • Page 98: Appendix A

    Types of media A wide range of vinyl types has been evaluated and extensively tested on the Gerber P2C 1200. Only duly certified media should be used to ensure operation in compliance with the Gerber P2C 1200’s functional specifications, as listed in Section 1 of the User’s Manual.
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