Plotter Hardware Components Chapter; Hardware Summary - Gerber Technology AccuPlot AP-100 User Manual

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Plotter Hardware Components Plotter Hardware Components
This chapter describes the basic physical attributes of the AccuJet and
AccuPlot 100/300 plotter families. Illustrations are included to help you
identify the components that are referenced in procedures. Before operating
any plotter or performing any maintenance, be sure you are familiar with its
hardware and safety features.

Hardware Summary

Hardware Summary
All of the plotters discussed in this guide provide cable driven, X-Y plotting.
The beam moves on the Y-axis. All except the AP-100 and AP-300 models
allow single sheet offloading. Table 3-1 summarizes the physical
characteristics of each model.
Table 3-1 Plotter Physical Characteristics Summary
Model Pen Type Plot Width
AP-100 disposable 1550 mm
(61.0 in.)
AP-110 disposable 1550 mm
(61.0 in.)
AP-300 disposable 2000 mm
(78.7 in.)
AP-310 disposable 2000 mm
cartridge (78.7 in.)
AP-320 disposable 2000 mm
cartridge (78.7 in.)
AP-350 disposable 2400 mm
cartridge (94.5 in.)
AP-360 disposable 2400 mm
cartridge (94.5 in.)
AP-520 longlife 2000 mm
(refillable (78.7 in.)
reservoir)
Figure 3-1 illustrates major components of the AP-100/AP-300 series plotters.
Figure 3-2 illustrates major components of the AccuJet AJ-520 plotter.
Hardware Summary
Roll Single Sheet
Diameter Offloading
165 mm no
(6.5 in.)
241mm yes
(9.5 in.)
165 mm no
(6.5 in.)
241mm yes
(9.5 in.)
241mm yes
(9.5 in.)
241mm yes
(9.5 in.)
241mm yes
(9.5 in.)
241mm yes
(9.5 in.)
Carriage
Cabling Footprint
whip 915 x 2090 mm
(36 x 83 in.)
whip 915 x 2090 mm
(36 x 83 in.)
whip 915 x 2667 mm
(36 x 105 in.)
whipless 915 x 2667 mm
(36 x 105 in.)
whipless 915 x 2667 mm
(36 x 105 in.)
whipless 915 x 3035 mm
(36 x 119.5 in.)
whipless 915 x 3035 mm
(36 x 119.5in.)
whipless 915 x 2667 mm
(36 x 105 in.)
Reverse
Paper
Take-up
no
no
no
no
yes
no
yes
yes
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