Table Of Contents - Gerber EDGE FX Installation Manual

Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction......................................................................................................... 1
In this manual.................................................................................................................................... 1
Conventions ...................................................................................................................................... 1
Customer support ............................................................................................................................. 2
Additional sources of information................................................................................................ 2
Chapter 2: Unpacking the GERBER EDGE FX ..................................................................... 3
Preparing for installation.................................................................................................................. 3
Software requirements................................................................................................................... 3
Environmental requirements......................................................................................................... 3
GERBER EDGE FX power requirements...................................................................................... 3
Networking requirements ............................................................................................................. 3
GERBER EDGE FX size and weight.............................................................................................. 4
GERBER EDGE FX space requirements........................................................................................ 4
Storage of materials and foils ........................................................................................................ 5
Unpacking the GERBER EDGE FX printer...................................................................................... 6
Contents of the GERBER EDGE FX shipping box........................................................................ 6
Connecting GERBER EDGE FX........................................................................................................ 9
Chapter 3: Connecting the GERBER EDGE FX to the Computer.................................... 11
Direct connection to the computer with a crossover cable........................................................ 11
Network connection to a network hub or switch using static addresses ................................. 12
Network connection to a network router equipped with DHCP.............................................. 13
Using direct connection .................................................................................................................. 14
Setting the network address of the GERBER EDGE FX from the printer keypad ................... 15
Setting the IP Address and Network Mask of your computer for direct connection .............. 18
Using network connection with static addresses.......................................................................... 22
Setting the IP Address and Network Mask of your computer for connection to a larger
(or existing) network.................................................................................................................... 23
Using DHCP to assign network addresses.................................................................................... 27
Checking network connections ...................................................................................................... 29
Installing Gerber OMEGA 2.1 or higher........................................................................................ 29
Installing the GERBER EDGE FX in OMEGA software................................................................ 30
Chapter 4: Packing the GERBER EDGE FX ........................................................................ 33
Packing the GERBER EDGE FX printer......................................................................................... 33