Troubleshooting Material Scans - Gerber SOLARA UV2 Owner's Manual

CHAPTER 4
Loading Inks and Materials

Troubleshooting material scans

Most material scan errors can be resolved simply by adjusting the UV shields on either side of
the material. If you receive a ERROR: MATERIAL SCAN message after attempting a material
scan, use the following charts to determine the cause of the problem and the possible solution. If
the error messages continue after attempting the remedy, call Gerber Service for assistance.
Note: Slew the material forward so that only fresh un-printed material is over the platen to
insure the most accurate material scan.
Error Message
ERROR: MATERIAL SCAN
No Shield Hole Left
Adjust LF Shield Pos
(Press a Key)
ERROR: MATERIAL SCAN
LF Shield Hole Small
Clean LF Hole Debris
ERROR: MATERIAL SCAN
LF Shield Hole Large
Clean Shield Surface
ERROR: MATERIAL SCAN
LF Hole Near Edge
Clean Holes/Surface
ERROR: MATERIAL SCAN
No LF Shield Gap
Move Shield .25-.5"
ERROR: MATERIAL SCAN
LF Shield Gap Small
Move Shield .25-.5"
ERROR: MATERIAL SCAN
LF Shield Gap Large
Move Shield Closer
ERROR: MATERIAL SCAN
LF Matl Not Found
ReLoad Matl to Left
ERROR: MATERIAL SCAN
Undetected RT Shield
Clean RT Hole Debris
Material
Vinyl Carriage scanned more than 12" from Home without finding the hole in
the LEFT shield. Check LEFT shield alignment. Check for dust, debris,
or
and/or obstructed shield hole and/or slot in platen. Check for proper
Rigid
alignment of material edge sensor.
Vinyl Carriage located LEFT shield hole, but the hole was less than ¼" in
width. Check for dust, debris, and/or partially obstructed shield hole
or
and/or slot in platen.
Rigid
Carriage located LEFT shield hole, but the hole was larger than ½" in
Vinyl
width or the edge of the hole was not found after looking ¾". Check for
or
dust or debris on shield surface. Check LEFT shield alignment. Check for
Rigid
proper alignment of material edge sensor.
The edge of the LEFT shield was found too close to the hole in the
Vinyl
shield. Check for dust or debris on shield surface. Check for dust, debris,
or
and/or partially obstructed shield hole and/or slot in platen. Check for
Rigid
proper alignment / installation of material edge sensor.
No gap was found between the LEFT shield edge and the material edge
Rigid
after searching for 2". Adjust the LEFT shield and/or the material such
that the gap is between ¼" and ¾" wide. Check for dust, debris, and/or
partially obstructed slot in platen.
Rigid The gap between the LEFT shield and the edge of the material is less
than ¼". Adjust the LEFT shield and/or the material so that the gap is
between ¼" and ¾" wide. Check for dust, debris, and/or partially
obstructed slot in platen.
Rigid The gap between the LEFT shield and the edge of the material is more
than ¾". Adjust the LEFT shield and/or the material such that the gap is
between ¼" and ¾" wide. Check for proper alignment / installation of
material edge sensor.
Rigid The material edge was not found after scanning 2". Check material
loading placement. Adjust the LEFT shield and/or the material so that
the gap is between ¼" and ¾" wide. Check LEFT shield alignment.
Check for proper alignment of material edge sensor.
Rigid The carriage traveled to the end of travel. No RIGHT gap or RIGHT shield
hole was found. Check for dust, debris, and/or partially obstructed
shield hole and/or slot in platen. Check for proper alignment or
installation of material edge sensor.
Possible Causes and Solutions
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