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  • Page 1 Gerber Jetster™ Eco-solvent Printer Owner's Guide...

  • Page 3: Copyright Notice

    This document may not be reproduced by any means, in whole or in part, without written permission of the copyright owner. This document is furnished to support the Gerber Jetster. In consideration of the furnishing of the information contained in this document, the party to whom it is given assumes its custody and control...

  • Page 4: Fcc Compliance

    FCC Compliance 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 5: Table Of Contents

    Conventions ............................. 2 Customer support ........................... 2 Additional sources of information..................... 2 Safety Labels ............................3 Chapter 2: Installing and Setting up the Gerber Jetster ............ 6 Installation requirements ........................6 Gerber Jetster size and weight......................6 Power supply............................6 Ambient conditions..........................
  • Page 6 Chapter 5: Understanding the Printer Control Panel and Heater Controls....44 Using the printer control panel ......................44 Using the Menu Mode .......................... 48 Using the Heater System control panel....................49 Menu structure overview........................50 Index ............................52...

  • Page 7: Chapter 1: Introduction

    POS displays, and more. The Gerber Jetster comes in two models: ♦ Gerber Jetster 46 – 46 inch (118 cm) printer that produces prints up to 45.67 inches (116 cm) wide ♦ Gerber Jetster 62 – 62 inch (157 cm) printer that produces prints up to 61.02 inches (155 cm) wide The printer offers several print resolutions from the keypad.

  • Page 8: In This Manual

    The following chapters introduce you to the Gerber Jetster, describe the printing process and procedures, and show you how to maintain your printer for maximum quality output. Installing and Setting up the Gerber Jetster directs you in unpacking and setting up the Gerber Jetster and provides environmental recommendations.

  • Page 9: Safety Labels

    Safety Labels Safety Labels are attached to the internal and external area of the printer to alert you to potentially hazardous situations or conditions. The following safety labels are located inside the printer cover: LOADING A SHEET ♦ Align the media with the leading edge of the printing plate.
  • Page 10 CHAPTER 1 Introduction FINE TUNING THE ROLL MEDIA POSITION Turn the screw counterclockwise to Turn the screw clockwise to move the move the media to the right. media to the left. CAUTION ♦ During printing: Do not touch the media. Do not open the cover.
  • Page 11 CAUTION ♦ To move the left pressure roller, put the media hold lever in the UP position. The following label is located on top of the cassette bay. CAUTION ♦ Do not remove ink cassettes when printing. ♦ Do not put fingers in the ink cassette compartment. ♦...

  • Page 12: Chapter 2: Installing And Setting Up The Gerber Jetster

    Gerber Jetster size and weight You must have enough room to maneuver the packed Gerber Jetster to its final location where you can unpack and assemble it. Alternately, you can assemble the Jetster and then wheel it to its final location.

  • Page 13: Ambient Conditions

    Keep ink cassettes out of the reach of children. ♦ The Gerber Jetster ink can freeze if you store your ink below -4°F (-18°C). Store your ink cassettes in a cool place above the freezing point. If the ink freezes, leave your cassettes at room temperature for at least three hours before using them.

  • Page 14: Unpacking Your Gerber Jetster Printer

    CHAPTER 2 Installing and Setting up the Gerber Jetster Unpacking your Gerber Jetster printer The printer body and Roll Take-up system are packed in two separate boxes. Unpack the printer body first. CAUTION: Four people are required to lift the machine out of the box. Protect the printer from shocks.

  • Page 15: Getting To Know The Printer

    Getting to know the printer Right Cover Front Cover Y-rail Cover Operating Panel Left Cover Heater Panel Waste Bottle Media Hold On 62" Model Lever Front Paper Waste Bottle Guide Take-up System Control Box Cartridge Cover 6 Ink Slots Rear Paper Guide Waste Bottle Waste...
  • Page 16 CHAPTER 2 Installing and Setting up the Gerber Jetster Part Description Covers The protective covers protect the printing area. Opening a cover immediately pauses printing which resumes when the cover is closed. Operation Panel Touch keyboard with integrated LCD-Display. Heater Panel Controls the pre- and post-heaters with integrated LCD-Display.

  • Page 17: Assembling The Printer

    Assembling the printer Two people are required to assemble the stand. Four people are required to lift the printer onto the assembled stand. CAUTION: Before lifting the printer body out of the box, make sure to remove all plastic wrapping materials so that you can handle the printer directly. To assemble the printer stand 1 Unpack the stand and assemble it by screwing the left and right stand legs to the cross beam (upper bar) (1) and to the cross bar (lower bar) (2).
  • Page 18 CHAPTER 2 Installing and Setting up the Gerber Jetster 4 Fasten the left end plate temporarily with 2 bolts and washers (use a 3 mm hex key) onto the bracket. 5 Hold firmly to the top of the leg assembly and push the endplate as high possible on the leg assembly, so you can easily screw the printer body onto the stand.
  • Page 19 7 Fasten the right end plate temporarily with 2 bolts and washers (use a 3 mm hex key) onto the bracket. 8 Hold firmly to the top of the leg assembly and push the endplate as high possible on the leg assembly, so you can easily screw the printer body onto the stand.
  • Page 20 CHAPTER 2 Installing and Setting up the Gerber Jetster To assemble the printer on the stand CAUTION: At least four people are needed to lift and assemble the printer on the stand. When taking the main unit out of the carton, remove the plastic wrapping first and handle the printer directly.
  • Page 21 To attach the sensor assembly 1 The sensor assembly should be mounted on the right side of the stand. Take the sensor bracket and put it through the outer slot hole of the sensor assembly. 2 Hook the sensor bracket over the leg of the stand. Latch the sensor bracket before the assembly is bolted to the motor box.
  • Page 22 CHAPTER 2 Installing and Setting up the Gerber Jetster 5 Plug the sensor serial connector into the bottom of the motor box. To prepare the printer 1 Remove the blue tape and open the cover of the printer. 2 Loosen the wing screw that is fixed to the printing table (4). See illustration.

  • Page 23: Connecting Parallel Interface

    Connect to the printer with an interface cable for the connection system you will use. Connect to the host computer with another interface cable. Note: For optimum output, please use a cable length recommended by Gerber. The use of an unnecessarily long cable may affect your data transmission. To maximize output,...

  • Page 24: Tips On Using High-Speed Ecp Parallel Communication

    CHAPTER 2 Installing and Setting up the Gerber Jetster Tips on using high-speed ECP parallel communication The parallel port setting on the printer is set to BI CENTRO as the default, (see Menu Mode Operation – Menu Structure Overview). Your printer is ready for high-speed bi-directional communication.

  • Page 25: Connecting The Power Cable/Disconnect Device

    Connecting the power cable/disconnect device In this procedure you will connect the power cable and the disconnect device. The disconnect device is the plug on the power supply cord. To connect the power cable 1 Make sure the printer’s power switch is turned OFF. 2 Make sure the power of the Heating System and the Roll Take-Up System are turned OFF.

  • Page 26: Chapter 3: Preparing For A Job

    Each cassette contains a sensor that monitors the ink supply. As the ink is used, the amount is monitored. When the cassette reaches a low ink level the Gerber Jetster displays a message to install a new ink cassette.
  • Page 27 Use the special Eco-solvent Transition Liquid. When using your Gerber Jetster printer for the first time, install 6 cassettes in the cassette slots located at the back of the printer. The cassette slots are clearly marked with the ink name.

  • Page 28: Performing A Head Wash

    Note: If the cover is open or the hold lever is up, the initialization routine will not start. 3 Slide the 6 Eco-solvent Transition Liquid cleaning cassettes into their cartridge positions. (The Gerber Jetster reads the label and automatically detects the cleaning cassettes.) The display is: Change Tank NO 4 Check if the Waste Bottle is empty.

  • Page 29: Installing The Ink Cassettes

    Slots 5 and 6 however are NOT keyed. Please make sure to install the ink cassettes into the correct slot. All RIP software drivers developed according to Gerber guidelines require: ♦ Slot 5 to contain: Light Cyan...
  • Page 30 3 When the ink refilling is complete, the display is: Paper end The printer is now ready to print. Note: If the initial ink replenishment fails, perform head cleaning several times. If the ink replenish still fails after several head cleaning cycles, contact Gerber Field Service.

  • Page 31: Adjusting The Print Head Height

    The Gerber Jetster uses Gerber-certified coated media specially designed for use with Eco-solvent inks. The Gerber Jetster accepts sheet media or roll media in a variety of materials such as vinyl and banner media. The minimum sheet size is 8.5" x 11" (216 mm x 279 mm) and the maximum media width is: ♦...

  • Page 32: General Recommendations For Printer Media

    ♦ Do not use media that is creased, blemished, torn, or curled. ♦ Problems caused by using media other than that specified by Gerber will not be covered by warranty. Always use cut media or roll media specified by Gerber.

  • Page 33: Loading Roll Media

    Loading roll media Following this procedure to load Roll media without the Take-up system. When Roll media is selected, the Gerber Jetster will search for the front edge of the roll before printing. To load roll media 1 Open the cover, check that the head is in a position where it will not touch the media keeper blades on the pressure rollers.
  • Page 34 CHAPTER 3 Preparing for a Job Note: All Gerber recommended roll media is rolled with the printable side facing out, so that you can load the roll media easily. 5 Install the scroller slip ring onto the scroller. Slide the scroller slip ring on the left side of the scroller (side with fixed flange).
  • Page 35 9 Pull out the media at the front side and make sure at least 1.5 feet (0.5 m) hangs out in front of the printer. 10 Turn the scroller by hand and wind up several turns of roll media until just a few inches sticks out past the printer table.
  • Page 36 CHAPTER 3 Preparing for a Job Note: The guideline (holes) is a guide. There is a possibility of a jam if the pressure roller is not holding the left edge of the media and the pressure roller is near the right edge. Either hold the left edge of the media completely with the pressure roller or slide it so that the pressure roller is about 5 mm away from the right edge of the media and the right edge of the media within 5 mm to the left or right of the guideline (holes).

  • Page 37: Using The Roll Take-Up System

    The Roll Take-up System winds the printed media onto a receiver roll so that it does not touch the floor. The Roll Take-up System is extremely helpful for large prints. When Take-up is selected, the Gerber Jetster does not search for the front edge of the media before printing. To use the Roll Take-up System 1 Open the cover and put the hold lever in the UP position by tilting it upwards.

  • Page 38: Removing The Roll Media From The Printer

    CHAPTER 3 Preparing for a Job 6 Feed the media forward by pressing the [SHIFT] + [ADVANCE] keys simultaneously until the media reaches the cardboard core on the take-up system. 7 Fix the media on the empty cardboard core with self-adhesive tape strips in the middle of the media.

  • Page 39: Using The Pre- And Post-Heaters

    See "Using the Heater System control panel” on page 49 for more information on changing the heater temperature. Note: Gerber recommends using coated media for best results. Adjusting the print origin The Origin-Reset function allows you to move the horizontal origin, effectively changing the offset from the right border.
  • Page 40 CHAPTER 3 Preparing for a Job To set the print origin 1 Press the [MENU] key to enter the Menu Mode. Plot OK 2 When in Menu Mode, the key usage changes according to the labels in the yellow section on the control panel. Bring up the menu by pressing the [Menu Up] Command key or [Menu Down] key.

  • Page 41: Eliminating Micro-Banding

    Eliminating Micro-banding The nominal paper movement accuracy is ± 0.1 percent, or ±1 mm per meter of moving distance. Different media types may show different behavior and when the paper movement error exceeds the target specification, banding can occur. This banding can take the form of thin dark horizontal bands, or thin white horizontal bands (gaps in the printing).
  • Page 42 CHAPTER 3 Preparing for a Job 4 Press the [Menu Up] key or [Menu Down] key to display StepAdjst StepAdjst: Change 5 If the display is instead of press the [VALUE +] or [VALUE -] key to select Clear Change press [ENTER].

  • Page 43: Chapter 4: Printer Maintenance

    Chapter 4: Printer Maintenance Performing daily maintenance At the beginning of every day (or before printing an important print), print a Check Nozzle pattern to determine the need for head cleaning. Depending on the results of the Check Nozzle pattern, choose a cleaning cycle and then reprint the Check Nozzle pattern again. To print the Check Nozzle pattern 1 On the Jetster keypad, press and hold the [SHIFT] + [MEDIA] keys for two seconds to print a Check Nozzle pattern.

  • Page 44: Replacing The Ink Cassettes

    ♦ [5]: indicates: Light Cyan ♦ [6]: indicates: Light Magenta CAUTION: Only use original Gerber Eco-solvent ink cassettes. For each cassette, there is a correct slot and a correct insertion direction. Open the ink cassette just before inserting it into the slot.

  • Page 45: Cleaning The Head Cleaning Wiper

    To replace the ink cassette 1 If the display is: No Ink Pull out the empty or in-operational ink cassette. 2 Unwrap a new ink cassette. 3 Insert a new ink cassette into the slot. 4 When insertion/replacement of ink cassettes has been performed correctly, the display will show the following message if media is loaded and the printer is ONLINE: Plot OK Cleaning the head cleaning wiper...

  • Page 46: Replacing The Head Cleaning Wiper

    CHAPTER 4 Printer Maintenance CAUTION: Wipe the cleaning wiper without your hand coming into direct contact with the head cap unit that is located near the cleaning wiper. Otherwise oil may get on the cleaning wiper and you will not be unable to clean the head properly. Do not lift up the cleaning wiper when you are cleaning it or it will be unable to clean the head properly.

  • Page 47: Replacing The Cutting Blade

    This may cause low quality cut edges when sheeting off. In this case, replace or clean the cutting blade and clean the cutter slot. The cutting blade is a consumable item, so if the blade loses sharpness, replace it. Gerber recommends replacing the cutting blade regularly. The durability of the cutting blade may differ depending on the kind or thickness of the media that is used.

  • Page 48: Replacing The Spittoon Pads

    To replace the spittoon pads 1 Using tweezers remove the spittoon pad(s), located near the print head home position and at the left end of the printer (if you have a Gerber Jetster 62). Place the soiled pads in the plastic disposal bag.
  • Page 49 Spittoon near the print Spittoon Pad head home position 2 Insert the new pad(s). Note the replacement pads may be thicker and only one may fit in the spittoon. 3 Seal the plastic disposal bag and place it in the trash.

  • Page 50: Chapter 5: Understanding The Printer Control Panel And Heater Controls

    Understanding the Printer Control Panel and Heater Controls The Gerber Jetster has two control panels: a printer control panel and a heater system control panel. Review the following sections for detailed information on using the control panels. Using the printer control panel Your printer is equipped with a direct access control panel that allows you to activate all frequently used functions from the keyboard.
  • Page 51 ERROR LED The ERROR LED is ON after an error has occurred or to indicate a possible hazardous situation. The LED will go OFF if the error is corrected or after pressing the [CANCEL] key. The [CANCEL] key is a special key, controlling both the CANCEL Key CANCEL function as well as the Cut Media sheet-off function.
  • Page 52 CHAPTER 5 Understanding the Printer Control Panel and Heater Controls RESOLUTION Key Press [RESOLUTION] to set the output resolution to 360 DPI, 720 DPI or 1440 DPI. The set-up can only be changed in the printer idle status. When selecting RESOLUTION, both LEDs ON indicates that the printer is operating in one of the 3 available 1440 DPI modes (horizontal, vertical or diagonal).
  • Page 53 SHIFT Key Press [SHIFT] with other keys to activate Head Align, Manual roll feed (forward or reverse), Nozzle check print, Test print or Set-Up List. When in Menu Mode, press [SHIFT] to back out of menu levels or switch back to ONLINE level from top level. Press the [MENU] key to switch from ONLINE status to MENU Key Menu Mode.

  • Page 54: Using The Menu Mode

    CHAPTER 5 Understanding the Printer Control Panel and Heater Controls Note: When the [DATA] light is ON (receiving) or blinking (processing), all the keys are disabled, except the [CLEANING] key. While you are in the Setup menu the keys are operational when receiving data.

  • Page 55: Using The Heater System Control Panel

    Using the Heater System control panel 1 = Controls Front Heater 2 = Controls Rear Heater 3 = Power Switch FRONT HEATER Key The [FRONT HEATER] key sets the temperature for the front heater. The maximum temperature is 50° C (122° F). Press the up and down arrow buttons to select an appropriate temperature.

  • Page 56: Menu Structure Overview

    CHAPTER 5 Understanding the Printer Control Panel and Heater Controls Menu structure overview Bold items are default settings. Online Command Command MH-GL2 / MHGL, GL2 / Printer command language MENU RTL-PASS selection PlotArea Normal / Expend Set-up hard clip area depending of media size.
  • Page 57 Print modes accessible via the control panel The following print modes are predefined as Draft, Normal and Quality. These modes may be overwritten from the RIP software on the host computer using the printer manager commands. Panel LEDs Print Mode ft²/h Output Resolution (dpi) 360 –...

  • Page 58: Index

    Index Index Absobent pads, replacing ........42 FastFacts ..............2 Accessories ............... 8 Fax number ............... 2 Advance manual feed..........47 Front heater ............. 49 Aligning media............29 Alignment ............... 35 Ambient conditions ........... 7 Gaps, eliminating ............ 35 Assembling the printer ..........14 Guideline holes ............
  • Page 59 Rear heater .............. 49 Media Resolution ............. 1, 46, 51 aligning ............... 29 Reverse manual feed ..........46 key............... 46 Roll media............... 27 loading roll ............27 aligning ............... 29 loading with Take-up System......31 removing ............. 32 removing roll............32 Roll Take-up System..........

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