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Gerber OMEGA 2.6 Getting Started Manual

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  • Page 1: Copyright Notice

    PANTONE® and other Pantone, Inc. trademarks are the property of Pantone, Inc. © Pantone, Inc., 2005. Pantone, Inc. is the copyright owner of color data and/or software which are licensed to Gerber Scientific Products to distribute for use only in combination with Gerber OMEGA 2.6. PANTONE Color Data and/or Software shall not be copied onto another...
  • Page 2 Variables There are many variables in process reproduction of colors generated by the GERBER EDGE and GERBER MAXX, any one of which may affect the quality of the Gerber simulations of PANTONE Colors, including: • Type of media/paper used •...

  • Page 3: Software License Agreement

    SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT This is an agreement between you, the end user, and Gerber Scientific International and its suppliers ("GSI"). By opening the sealed software package or using the GSI Software, you are agreeing to be bound by the terms of this agreement.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Installing a purchasable Gerber Library Pack..................63 Using the Gerber Device Profile Manager..................64 Installing ICC profiles using the Gerber Device Profile Manager ..........64 Filtering ICC profiles using the Gerber Device Profile Manager ..........66 Removing ICC profiles using the Gerber Device Profile Manager..........67 Making the required update to Sabre firmware ................69...
  • Page 6 Finding additional topics in the Topic pane ...................74 Finding previously-viewed topics....................75 Printing topics .............................75 Customer support..........................76 OMEGA 2.6 software support......................76 Gerber hardware..........................76 FastFacts...............................76 Chapter Five: Troubleshooting ....................77 Questions and answers .........................77 Technical support messages .........................78 Chapter Six: HPGL Plotter Installation................. 80 Working with HPGL plotters.......................80...

  • Page 7: Chapter One: Welcome

    Chapter Three: Adding Output Devices gives detailed instructions on installing hardware devices for your system. Please refer to the following manuals for specific device install instructions: GERBER EDGE®, GERBER EDGE FX™, GERBER P2C™, GERBER SOLARA UV2™, GERBER MAXX™ 2, Gerber enVision™, ODYSSEY™ and ODYSSEY XP.

  • Page 8: Full Omega 2.6 Kits

    Software Password Envelope & Card (only in certain OMEGA 1.5x to OMEGA 2.6 upgrades) OMEGA 2.6 System Software CD OMEGA Font & Library CD OMEGA Gerber Profile CD OMEGA Overview CD Manual, OMEGA 2.6 Getting Started Manual, OMEGA 2.5.1 Learning Guide...

  • Page 9: Cd Only Omega 2.6 Kits

    Software Password Envelope & Card (only in OMEGA 1.5x & OMEGA 2.0-2.1 to OMEGA 2.6 Upgrades) OMEGA 2.6 System Software CD OMEGA Overview CD OMEGA Gerber Profile CD OMEGA Font & Library CD Manual, OMEGA 2.6 Getting Started Lit, Read Me First...

  • Page 10: New Features In Omega 2.6

    These are the new feature highlights in OMEGA 2.6: ♦ Windows® Vista® compatibility. ♦ Gerber Sabre™ routers will cut more quickly when contours are processed from ART Path™ rather than in the Sabre firmware. ♦ Cut order sequencing of pre-OMEGA 2.5 vinyl-only jobs is now similar to OMEGA 2.0 sequencing.

  • Page 11: Reference Manual Overview

    Reference Manual Overview The printed OMEGA 2.5 Reference Manual is not included with the OMEGA 2.5 or higher release. You can order it separately, either by returning the Reference Manual coupon, or for OMEGA CD-only kits that do not include a coupon, you can purchase the OMEGA Literature kit.
  • Page 12 OMEGA allows you to share output devices such as a plotter, vinyl printer, or an inkjet printer on networked workstations for remote plotting and printing. Book Sixteen: Matching Colors with ColorID This book explains how to match a source color to another color using Gerber ColorID™.

  • Page 13: Computer Hardware And Software Requirements

    ♦ 2 USB Ports (OMEGA security key requires 1 USB Port) ♦ Serial Port (9-pin): (for connecting plotters and/or routers) - 2 highly recommended ♦ ECP Parallel Port (25-pin): Required for use with GERBER EDGE 2 (unless you purchase the USB-to-Parallel option)

  • Page 14: Windows Operating Systems Compatibility

    Copy-to-USB parallel security key upgrades or communicate with a GERBER EDGE or EDGE 2 printer via a parallel port when using Vista 64-bit. Gerber recommends that you use Vista 32-bit or upgrade to a GERBER EDGE FX which communicates via an Ethernet cable.

  • Page 15: Chapter Two: Installing Omega Software

    Installation steps ♦ Understanding security issues ♦ Installing the OMEGA 2.6 software ♦ Restart the computer to ensure communication with the GERBER EDGE 2 ♦ Configuring the ports after OMEGA 2.6 installation Understanding security issues All new or upgraded OMEGA 2.6 systems require an OMEGA 2.6 USB security key connected to the system for the software to run.

  • Page 16: Understanding The Sentinel System Driver

    Getting Started Installing OMEGA software Understanding the Sentinel™ System Driver The Sentinel System Driver allows your computer to find and work with your OMEGA 2.6 security key. The Sentinel System Driver version 7.3.2 will be automatically loaded during OMEGA installation. If you are running an older version of the Sentinel System Driver, it will be upgraded to version 7.3.2.

  • Page 17: Installing Omega 2.6 Software For New Users And Graphix Advantage Upgrades

    You may also wish to review information in: ♦ Chapter Three: Adding Output Devices – if you have a Gerber Sabre™ router and you need to update the firmware. ♦ Chapter Six: HPGL Plotter Installation - if you are using a plotter which is not listed in the install screen.

  • Page 18: Installing Omega 2.6 Software

    To begin OMEGA 2.6 installation Note: The security key must be connected at all times for OMEGA 2.6 to run properly. If you need assistance with your system or to locate the USB security key, contact Gerber Technical Support at 860-644-6971.

  • Page 19: Choosing The Setup Type

    7 Choose Install OMEGA 2.6. The Choose Setup Language dialog box opens. Verify the correct language is selected. 8 Click Next. The Welcome to Install Shield Wizard dialog box opens. 9 Click Next. The License Agreement dialog box opens. If you agree to the License Agreement terms, Click Yes.
  • Page 20 Getting Started Installing OMEGA software ♦ If you wish to purchase an option, call your Gerber distributor. You will receive the password when you purchase that option. If you think you have purchased the option and have not received your password, you will need to find your original disk or proof of purchase, and then contact Gerber Technical Support at 860-644-6971.
  • Page 21 5 Please reboot your computer even if you are not prompted to do so. Restarting your computer ensures communications with the GERBER EDGE 2. 6 Click OK. Proceed to “Configuring the ports after OMEGA 2.6 installation” on page To complete a Custom Installation 1 Choose Custom as the setup type from the Setup Type dialog box.
  • Page 22 “Installing fonts from the OMEGA font CD,” on page 61. For more Profile information refer to “Using the Gerber Profile Manager” on page 64. 8 Please reboot your computer even if you are not prompted to do so. Restarting your...

  • Page 23: Installing Omega 2.6 Software For Omega 2.0 - 2.1 Users

    You may also wish to review information in: ♦ Chapter Three: Adding Output Devices – if you have a Gerber Sabre router and you need to update the firmware. ♦ Chapter Six: HPGL Plotter Installation - if you are using a plotter which is not listed in the install screen.
  • Page 24 Getting Started Installing OMEGA software Note: Preference settings from previous OMEGA installations are maintained if a new version is loaded on top of a previous version without doing an uninstall first. 1 Verify that the OMEGA 2.0/2.1 USB security key has been installed correctly. Your existing security key will be updated during the upgrade process.

  • Page 25: Choosing The Setup Type

    Options can be added at this time, or at a later date. ♦ If you wish to purchase an option, call your Gerber distributor. You will receive the password when you purchase that option. If you think you have purchased the option and have not received your password, you will need to find your original disk or proof of purchase, and then contact Gerber Technical Support at 860-644-6971.
  • Page 26 “Installing fonts from the OMEGA Font CD”, on page 61. For more Profile information refer to “Using the Gerber Profile Manager” on page 63. 5 Please reboot your computer even if you are not prompted to do so. Restarting your computer ensures communications with the GERBER EDGE 2.
  • Page 27 2 Choose the components you want to install. A check mark appears next to those programs. The space required for each component is shown. Tip: To deselect a program with a check mark, click the checkbox. The check mark disappears. 3 Click the Change button in the Select Components dialog box to open the Select Sub- components dialog box.
  • Page 28 “Installing fonts from the OMEGA Font CD”, on page 61. For more Profile information refer to “Using the Gerber Profile Manager” on page 64. 9 Reboot your computer even if you are not prompted to do so. Restarting your...

  • Page 29: Installing Omega 2.6 Software For Omega 1.5X Users

    OMEGA 2.6 USB security key. Using a permanent marker record the Gerber serial number from your original security key onto the upgrade USB key (refer to “Locating the System ID and Serial Number” on page 72).

  • Page 30: Installing Omega 2.6 Software

    Getting Started Installing OMEGA software The first procedure describes a system that has either: ♦ An existing OMEGA 1.5x parallel security key and an available USB port. ♦ An existing OMEGA 1.5x USB security key and two USB ports (one for the existing USB key and one available for the upgrade OMEGA 2.6 USB key).
  • Page 31 8 Click OK. The Welcome dialog box opens. Click Next. 9 The Gerber Copy to USB Security Key dialog box opens. Follow the instructions in the dialog box. The original OMEGA 1.5x security key should be installed in the usual parallel or USB port and the new OMEGA 2.6 USB security key should be installed in...
  • Page 32 Users outside of the USA should return the original parallel security key to the distributor. Click Next. Note: If you have not already done so, using a permanent marker record the Gerber serial number from your original security key onto the new USB key. The serial number is important to have when ordering options for your OMEGA system, as well as when seeking assistance from GSP Technical Support.
  • Page 33 14 Proceed to step #9 (Software License Agreement) in “Installing OMEGA 2.6 software for New Users and GRAPHIX ADVANTAGE Users” on page 13. To install a new OMEGA 2.6 USB security key on a system with only one USB port WARNING: Do not exit or cancel the OMEGA 2.6 installation procedure once it has begun.
  • Page 34 6 A message about the Sentinel Driver being upgraded displays. 7 Click OK. The Welcome dialog box opens. Click Next. 8 The Gerber Copy to USB Security Key dialog box opens. Follow the instructions in the dialog box. (Only the original 1.5x security key should be installed.) Click Next.
  • Page 35 OMEGA 1.5x security key to GSP in the provided envelope or give it to your distributor. Click OK. Note: If you have not already done so, using a permanent marker record the Gerber serial number from your original security key onto the new USB key. The serial number is important to have when ordering options for your OMEGA system, as well as when seeking assistance from GSP Technical Support.
  • Page 36 Getting Started Installing OMEGA software 16 Proceed to step #9 (Software License Agreement) in “Installing OMEGA 2.6 software for New Users and GRAPHIX ADVANTAGE Users” on page 13.

  • Page 37: Configuring The Ports After Omega 2.6 Installation

    Parallel ports should be turned off as described in the following procedure. Note: To run a GERBER EDGE 2 the Port Type must be an ECP port or the EDGE 2 will not function properly. To determine port configuration 1 Click Start >...

  • Page 38: Activating Arabic Language Support

    Getting Started Installing OMEGA software Activating Arabic language support Arabic language support is available for OMEGA 2.6 or higher on Windows XP, Windows 2000, or Windows Vista. Enabling Arabic for OMEGA requires the following steps: ♦ Enable Arabic support in Windows XP, 2000, or Vista. ♦...

  • Page 39: Chapter Three: Adding Output Devices

    1 Turn on Install Plotters/Printers checkbox in the OMEGA Setup Complete dialog box to open the Add or Delete Gerber Vinyl Printer(s) dialog box. 2 If you are installing a vinyl printer use one of the procedures in “Installing vinyl printers.”...

  • Page 40: Installing Vinyl Printers

    GERBER EDGE FX which communicates via an Ethernet cable. Alternately, you can render on a Vista 64-bit system and output to a GERBER EDGE or EDGE 2 using a separate OMEGA Plot Station installed on a Windows XP or 2000 computer. See the compatibility chart on page 8 for details.
  • Page 41 6 If you wish to modify which profiles display in OMEGA, click the Profile Manager button to open the Gerber Device Profile Manager dialog box. Turn on which profiles that you want to appear (EDGE, EDGE 2, EDGE FX, or MAXX 2) and uninstall any...
  • Page 42 7 Click Close to close the Add or Delete Gerber Vinyl Printer(s) dialog box. Installing a GERBER EDGE using a generic USB-to-Parallel cable You can install a GERBER EDGE as a USB device using a generic USB-to-Parallel available at local computer stores. Most of these generic USB-to-Parallel cables use the standard Windows drivers to communicate with the printer.
  • Page 43 Right-click the GSPTray icon that is found on the bottom right of your Windows task bar and choose Install Vinyl Printer. The Local tab displays. 2 Choose a GERBER EDGE or GERBER EDGE 2 and click USB for the Local Port. 3 Click Add to open the Add - Name Device dialog box.
  • Page 44 To assign the Vendor I.D. and Product I.D. for the USB-to-Parallel cable Once you have installed the GERBER EDGE, you must assign the USB cable Vendor I.D. and Product I.D. to the USB port using the GERBER EDGE Properties dialog box.
  • Page 45 USB Information fields. 5 Click Preference to save the settings. 6 Click OK to return to GQ Manager. The GERBER EDGE should be ready to print via the USB-to-Parallel cable. Note: GSP has had success with several USB-to-Parallel cables that are readily available in the...
  • Page 46 OMEGA 2.5 or higher using a custom USB-to-Parallel cable. The kit is purchased separately from OMEGA software. Note: Not all USB ports have the capabilities to drive the GERBER EDGE 2. This option may require the purchase of a third-part PCI or PCMCIA USB card (especially if you are using a laptop computer), to connect to the GERBER EDGE/EDGE 2.
  • Page 47 ♦ Laptop computers: externally powered PCMCIA card with 2 USB ports ♦ Desktop computers: PCI card with 2 USB ports Tip: Gerber has had success with the following USB cards. You may have success with other manufacturer's cards. Belkin® USB 2.0 PCI card Adaptec®...
  • Page 48 Getting Started Adding Output Devices Windows XP Windows 2000 5 When the following dialog box displays, turn on “Search removable media (floppy CD-ROM…” or “Optional search locations: CD-ROM drives” and click Next. Windows XP Windows 2000 6 When the Windows XP Wizard locates the driver on the CD, the following Hardware Installation warning displays.
  • Page 49 8 If you see one of the previous dialog boxes, you will need delete the driver and reinstall it through Control Panel as described in the following procedure. If the installation was successful, one of the following dialog boxes displays and you can click Finish to close the Wizard.
  • Page 50 Getting Started Adding Output Devices To delete and reinstall the USB-to-Parallel driver Note: The following procedure assumes that Control Panel is using Category View rather than Classic View. 1 Click Start > Control Panel to display one of the following dialog boxes. Windows XP Windows 2000 2 For Windows XP, click the Performance and Maintenance icon to display the following...
  • Page 51 Windows 2000 illustration. There is no need to reinstall the driver. Windows XP Windows 2000 6 Select the device: (with the yellow exclamation mark) and GERBER USB to Parallel Cable press Delete on the keyboard. When the uninstall message displays, click OK.

  • Page 52: Installing The Gerber Edge/Edge 2 As A Usb Printer

    Installing the GERBER EDGE/EDGE 2 as a USB printer Install the GERBER EDGE/EDGE 2 as a USB device via GSPTray or GQ Manager. Note: This procedure assumes that you have already installed OMEGA 2.5.1 or higher which is required to install the GERBER EDGE/EDGE 2 as a USB device.

  • Page 53: Errors And Possible Solutions

    5 Close the Add or Delete Gerber Vinyl Printer(s) dialog box. Errors and Possible Solutions If you encounter a Data Error 3 when sending the first job to the GERBER EDGE/EDGE 2 do the following: ♦ Abort the job at the GERBER EDGE by pressing on the printer control panel.

  • Page 54: Remote Vinyl Printers

    Deleting a local vinyl printer To delete a local vinyl printer 1 Open the Add or Delete Gerber Vinyl Printer(s) dialog box using one of the methods on page 33. The Local tab displays. 2 Choose the printer from the Installed Vinyl Printer to be deleted.
  • Page 55 2 Click the Browse button to open the Browse for Folder dialog box. 3 Select the correct drive (Gspqueue folder) for the networked printer. 4 Click OK to return to the Add or Delete Gerber Vinyl Printers dialog box with the Remote Path filled in.
  • Page 56 9 Click Close to close the Add or Delete Gerber Vinyl Printer(s) dialog box. To delete a remote vinyl printer 1 Open the Add or Delete Gerber Vinyl Printer(s) dialog box using one of the methods on page 33. The Local tab displays.

  • Page 57: Networked Vinyl Printers

    3 Choose an available thermal printer from the list. 4 If you are installing the GERBER EDGE FX and it is visible on the network, it appears in the Devices Found drop down list. Choose which GERBER EDGE FX to install from the Device Found list.
  • Page 58 Getting Started Adding Output Devices 6 Click OK to return to the Network tab. The name of the newly installed Gerber thermal printer appears in the Installed Vinyl Printer(s) section of the Add or Delete Vinyl printer(s) dialog box. 7 To install or modify which profiles display in OMEGA, click the Profile Manager button to open the Gerber Device Profile Manager dialog box.

  • Page 59: Adding Or Deleting An Ink Jet Printer

    4 Click Delete. 5 Click Close. 6 The next time that you access the Add or Delete Gerber Vinyl Printer(s) dialog box, the selected printer will be removed from the Installed Vinyl Printers field. Adding or deleting an ink jet printer Note: This procedure is for the original Gerber ImageRIP option and legacy Gerber ink jet printers.
  • Page 60 You can also use the Device Profile Manager to uninstall or reinstall profiles. For complete help on this topic, press F1 while in the Device Profile Manager dialog box. 6 Click OK to return to the Add or Delete Gerber Vinyl Printer(s) dialog box. To delete a local ink jet printer 1 Open the Add or Delete Gerber ImageRIP Printer(s) dialog box using one of the methods on page 33.

  • Page 61: Adding Or Deleting A Plotter

    Two types of plotters can be installed with your OMEGA system, local and remote. Many Gerber plotters are installed via a COM port, but some plotters such as the Gerber P2C™ can be installed using a USB port. In addition to installing the USB plotter in OMEGA, you will need to install the plotter driver that came with the equipment.
  • Page 62 To install a plotter via a USB port This procedure assumes you have a Gerber P2C plotter and a Gerber P2C driver disk. If you are installing another USB plotter, see the documentation that came with the plotter for specific instructions.
  • Page 63 5 Choose the Gerber P2C (or other compatible USB plotter) and click USB for the Local Port. 6 Click Add to open the Add - Name Device dialog box. 7 Accept the default name or enter your own description for the device. The description appears in the output dialog boxes.
  • Page 64 Product ID dialog box. To delete a local plotter 1 Open the Add or Delete Gerber Plotter/Router(s) dialog box using one of the methods on page 33. The Local tab displays. 2 In the Available Plotter/Router(s) list box select the plotter to be deleted.
  • Page 65 Note: You must map a network drive to the remote plotter. You will get errors if you browse through Network Neighborhood to select the drive. 1 Open the Add or Delete Gerber Plotter/Router(s) dialog box using one of the methods on page 33.
  • Page 66 Plotter/Router(s) section of the Add or Delete Plotter/Router(s) dialog box. 10 Click Close to return to the Plotter/Printer Select dialog box. To delete a remote plotter 1 Open the Add or Delete Gerber Plotter/Router(s) dialog box using one of the methods on page 33. 2 Click the Remote tab.

  • Page 67: Installing Fonts From The Omega Font Cd

    Uninstalled Fonts list and appear in the Installed Fonts list. If the font is part of a purchasable font pack, the Gerber Font Pack Purchase password dialog box displays so that you can enter a password.

  • Page 68: Uninstalling Fonts

    4 Enter the Password from the Password Envelope provided when you purchased the font pack. If your password is missing contact your Gerber distributor or GSP Technical Support. Please have your OMEGA serial number, GSP System identification number, and your sales order number available when you call.

  • Page 69: Installing A Purchasable Gerber Library Pack

    GCA files in that folder are included. You can use the Gerber Library files off the OMEGA 2.5 (or higher) Font CD or you can copy the Library folders from the Font CD and paste them onto your computer in the following location: C:\GSP\Library (where C: is the designation of the hard drive where OMEGA is installed).

  • Page 70: Using The Gerber Device Profile Manager

    Profiles are no longer automatically installed during OMEGA installation. You must install profiles from the Gerber Device Profile CD. If you delete device profiles using the Gerber Profile Manager, they are removed permanently from your system. If you want these profiles in the future, you must reinstall them from the original Gerber Device Profile CD.
  • Page 71 2 Choose a device from the Device(s) list. 3 Click Install From… to open the Browse for Folder dialog box. 4 Insert the Gerber Device Profiles CD in the CD drive of your computer. Browse to the CD drive and open the GspProfiles folder.

  • Page 72: Filtering Icc Profiles Using The Gerber Device Profile Manager

    Filtering ICC profiles using the Gerber Device Profile Manager Only the profiles for the printers highlighted in the Device(s) list of the Gerber Device Profile Manager dialog box are available in OMEGA. You may select one or more devices from the list using the Windows standard Ctrl+click or Shift+click conventions.

  • Page 73: Removing Icc Profiles Using The Gerber Device Profile Manager

    Gerber Device Profile Manager. Removing profiles for equipment that is not in your workflow makes it easier to select the correct profile. Note: If you delete device profiles using the Gerber Device Profile Manager, they are removed permanently from your system. If you want these profiles in the future, you must reinstall them from the Gerber Device Profile CD.
  • Page 74 Getting Started Adding Output Devices 4 Click Uninstall. The selected profiles are permanently removed from your system and no longer display in the Install Information list. 5 Click OK.

  • Page 75: Making The Required Update To Sabre Firmware

    GSP Flash Downloader program on the CD. GSP Flash Downloader is the program used to upgrade the operating system in your Gerber Sabre to a new revision level. It accomplishes the same thing as installing new integrated circuit chips into the Sabre.
  • Page 76 Adding Output Devices If the operating system is at Rev level L.2 or L.2E, it will work with the OMEGA version of ART Path. However, Gerber recommends that you upgrade to the latest operating system. To update your Sabre router’s firmware 1 Determine to which COM port the Sabre is connected.

  • Page 77: Troubleshooting The Sabre Firmware Update

    Troubleshooting the Sabre firmware update If you choose the wrong device or you choose the wrong COM port, the following message appears in the Status/Download History box: Error: No response from device. Abnormal Termination - Download NOT successful. After selecting the correct COM port or device, run the upgrade again by pressing Download.

  • Page 78: Chapter Four: Beyond Getting Started

    Registration card The fastest way to register OMEGA is ONLINE at: www.gspinc.com/products/registration/omega. If you do not have Internet access, please complete and return the registration form to Gerber ® Scientific Products . You may also fax this form to 860-871-3862 Attention: Technical Support.

  • Page 79: Getting Help Right In Omega 2.6

    2 Click System Identification String from the list. The Gerber System ID message box opens. 3 The Gerber System ID dialog box provides the System ID and System Serial Number. (The System ID number is also printed on a label on the security key.) Getting Help right in OMEGA 2.6...

  • Page 80: Finding A Topic

    Getting Started Beyond Getting Started Finding a topic The Navigation pane on the left side of the window contains three tabs – the Contents tab (shown in the illustration), the Index tab, and the Search tab. The Contents tab is arranged in the same order as the Table of Contents of the reference manual and is synchronized with the topic displayed in the Topic pane in the right side of the window.

  • Page 81: Finding Previously-Viewed Topics

    If you click the Prev or Next arrows, you sequentially step forward and backward through the main help topics in the order in which they appear in the Table of Contents. You can also click on one of the topics which are also shown to the right. The down arrow list (shown below as Book 1) provides Browse Sequences of related topics.

  • Page 82: Customer Support

    Getting Started Beyond Getting Started Customer support If you have questions about OMEGA 2.6, contact Gerber Technical Support by any of the methods listed below. If you are a Support First™ member, use your toll-free assistance number. phone: 860-644-6971 fax: 860-871-3862 e-mail: gspservice@gspinc.com...

  • Page 83: Chapter Five: Troubleshooting

    Right-click the GSPTray icon from the Startup status bar. Choose System Identification String from the menu list. The serial number is also located on the security key. When I try to install the software, I get an error message telling me to close all Gerber applications? It probably means that you minimized a Gerber program to an icon, rather than closing it (GSPPlot or GSPTray, for example).

  • Page 84: Technical Support Messages

    Getting Started Troubleshooting I sent a job to the GERBER EDGE through the Plot program. Nothing prints or else a data error occurs. What should I do? ♦ Be sure that the GERBER EDGE cable is attached directly to an LPT port and not to a switch box.
  • Page 85 The CD-Rom drive or the CD may be defective. Try installing from a networked CD-Rom drive. Gerber recommends at least nnn MB of memory...Do you want to continue? If you continue without adding the recommended amount of memory, your system will operate more slowly and you may not be able to output large jobs.

  • Page 86: Chapter Six: Hpgl Plotter Installation

    Verify that communications settings for your plotter match the communications settings for OMEGA 2.6. This is important for users of non-Gerber plotters so that you can set up your plotter appropriately since OMEGA 2.6 communication settings cannot be changed.

  • Page 87: Customizing Plotter Setup

    Note: Contact Technical Support at (860) 644-6971 for other ways to verify communication settings. Customizing plotter setup If your HPGL plotter does not appear in the plotter list in the Add or Delete Plotter/Router(s) dialog box, you can use the following procedure to set up OMEGA 2.6 to communicate with the plotter.
  • Page 88 Getting Started HPGL Plotter Installation To change the cutting area of the plotter 1 Change the 0 (HPGLTEMP=9999,1.016,0,13.00,59,3,1.0,1.0,com2) to the actual cutting length (X axis) of the plotter. Note: A value of 0 means there is no limit to length. Usually this means the plotter is capable of cutting an entire roll of material (50 yards).

  • Page 89: Chapter Seven: Networking Devices

    Connecting and sharing output devices To set up the GSP OMEGA network, you’ll need to first physically connect the output devices (plotters, Gerber thermal printers, and inkjet printers) to the workstations. Refer to the owner’s manuals that came with the output devices for instructions.
  • Page 90 Getting Started Networking Devices To share the Queue folder 1 Using the previous illustration as a guide, on Computer A open Windows Explorer. 2 Right-click the Queue folder and choose Sharing and Security to open the Queue Properties dialog box Share tab. 3 Turn on: Share this folder.
  • Page 91 7 Click Add… to open the Select Users and Groups dialog box. 8 Enter the computer name with which you will share the gspqueue folder, or click Advanced… to open the expanded Select Users or Groups dialog box. 9 Click Find Now to display a list of users on the network. Select the user (computer) with which you will share the gspqueue folder.
  • Page 92 2 Double-click the icon that represents your Computer A. 3 Right-click the gspqueue folder and select Map Network Drive. 4 Choose a drive designation and click OK. Note: For more information on adding devices using Gerber Tray, refer to “Using GSPTray.”...

  • Page 94: Index

    · 34 installing as USB · 46 USB-to-Parallel · 36, 40 Accelerator keys · 11, 17 Add or Delete Gerber Vinyl Printer(s) dialog box · 35 Add or Delete ImageRip Printer dialog box · FastFacts · 76 Add or Delete Plotter/Router dialog box ·...
  • Page 95 mapping to the GSPQUEUE folder · 86 sharing the Queue folder · 84 New Features · 4 ImageRIP printer, adding or deleting · 53 Inkjet printer adding local · 53 adding or deleting · 53 OMEGA adding remote · 55 Device Manager ·...
  • Page 96 removing profiles · 67 Profiles filtering · 66 Technical support · 76 installing · 64 messages · 78 removing · 67 Troubleshooting · 77 Properties dialog box · 58 Sabre firmware update · 71 Typical installation · 13, 14, 19, 20 Queue folder ·...

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