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- Page 1 Using Your Ae Apparel Plotter Copyright © 2000, Ioline Corporation, All Rights Reserved Printed in the United States of America PN 107027 R1 November, 2000 All Trademarks Are The Property Of Their Respective Owners...
- Page 2 Ioline Figure 1. The Ioline Model 600Ae Plotter. A. Pinchwheel B. Drive Shaft Marker C. Carriage D. Platen E. Sensor (600Ae only) Carriage Rail G. Pinchwheel Lever H. Keypad...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE ........22 Cleaning the Drive Shaft ........22 SAFETY AND PRECAUTIONS ........ 4 Calibration ............22 THE IOLINE AE APPAREL PLOTTER ....4 Cleaning the Platen .......... 23 How The Ioline Plotter Works ......5 Cleaning the Support Blocks ......23 INSTALLATION ............ -
Page 4: Safety And Precautions
600Ae uses a frame sensor to allow ultra long plotting up to 600 yards. nal components. If external mechanical adjustments are necessary, turn Models 28Ae and Stylist Ae do not use a sensor for frame correction which off the plotter and disconnect it from all power sources (both the com- limits plotting to 42 yards. -
Page 5: How The Ioline Plotter Works
Long plots are accomplished by breaking the plot file into frame segments and rolling the completed frames onto a take-up shaft. The model 600Ae can roll 600 yards onto the take-up shaft in one plotting sequence. The 28Ae and Stylist Ae can create a marker no longer than 42 yards but can accumulate 100 yards from multiple plot files on the take-up shaft. -
Page 6: Installation
Power On Important: Keep hands and loose clothing away from all moving The complete setup procedure for Ioline Ae plotters is described in detail in parts of the plotter. the Quick Start Guide included with the accessory kit. The following infor- Turn on the computer and the plotter to make sure they work. -
Page 7: Operation
Ioline OPERATION Set Origin The Set Origin key sets the initial origin or starting position for the marker. It is best to set a new origin before plotting each marker. KEYPAD CONTROLS To set a new origin, press Start/Stop until the keypad LED is red (Stop mode). - Page 8 Use black ink or 3. After the second frame starts plotting, press the Set Gap but- contact the distributor or Ioline Customer Service for details. ton. The plotter will move the carriage and material to the center of the last horizontal mark made at the beginning of •...
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Page 9: The Ioline Control Center
THE IOLINE CONTROL CENTER 1. Check that the pen has ink and is drawing dark lines. Higher The Ioline Control Center is a utility program that does three things: force may darken the line. Red ink will not work with the •... -
Page 10: Changing System Settings
Menu Bar Features Scale The Ioline Control Center provides comprehensive help files to explain the functions of the software options. Below is a brief summary Menu Bar items. The factory-set Scale is 100%. The plotter will produce a plot in the exact size of any plot file that is sent. - Page 11 30 ips (inches per second) or 76 cm/sec on the 600Ae and 20 ips for more details. (inches per second) or 51 cm/sec on the 28Ae and Stylist Ae. The setting range 2. Send a plot file to the plotter that has at least three frames.
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Page 12: Plotting A Marker
Paper General Guidelines Ioline recommends 27 - 35 pound recycled or bond paper, 36” to 74” (91 to 1. Good paper loading makes good plots. Please see the following sections 188 cm) wide. about properly loading paper. -
Page 13: Loading The Feed Roll
Ioline Loading the Feed Roll 4. This step is very important. Center the paper roll on the feed shaft by sliding the feed shaft left or right through the paper roll. Make sure the 1. Before loading a new paper roll always make sure the drive shaft is clean. -
Page 14: Loading The Take-Up Shaft
Ioline Loading the Take-Up Shaft 4. If rolling up more than 42 yards on the take-up shaft (model 600Ae only), install the paper guide flanges. Make sure the hub with the thumbscrew is Caution: Never touch the take-up key or flanged coupling while on the outside of the flange. -
Page 15: Feeding Paper
3. Turn on the power to the plotter if it is not already on. Pinchwheel Lever Front Top Bar Rear Top Bar Platen Take-up Shaft Feed Roll Proper Paper Paper Path When Path Ready to Plot Figure 10. The correct paper feeding path on the Ioline Ae Plotters. -
Page 16: Taping Paper To The Take-Up Shaft
Ioline Taping Paper to the Take-Up Shaft 5. Align the paper by gently moving it left and right until the tension feels even. Attach the paper to the take-up shaft with the tape stuck to the 1. Stand in front of the machine. -
Page 17: Taping Paper (Optional Method)
Ioline Taping Paper (Optional Method) Positioning the Pinchwheels Note: It is important for these procedures that the paper roll is cen- Note: This method is useful for accurate alignment of the first few tered on the feed shaft. frames but is not always necessary. -
Page 18: Insert The Dancer Bars
Ioline Insert the Dancer Bars Set an Origin 1. Ensure that a pen is installed in the carriage jaw. See the previous section, Important: Do not turn the feed or take-up roll by hand during Installing a Pen, for more details. -
Page 19: Sending Plot Files
The Ioline Control Center software can be used to send a completed marker plot file to the plotter. Open the Ioline Control Center as described earlier in 1. Press the Start/Stop key to place the plotter in Stop mode (red LED). -
Page 20: Removing Markers From The Take-Up Shaft
Ioline Removing Markers from the Take-Up Shaft 5. Repeat this procedure until all of the markers are unwound. 6. Cancel the automatic unroll feature at any time by pressing any keypad Note: Except when the feed roll is changed, it is best to leave the key except the Roll arrow keys. -
Page 21: Reattach Paper To The Take-Up Shaft
Ioline • Automatically Freeing The Take-Up Shaft with the Motor Reattach Paper to the Take-Up Shaft Note: The take-up shaft is very heavy when many plots have been Note: Except when the feed roll is changed, it is best to leave the rolled up. -
Page 22: Routine Maintenance
Ioline ROUTINE MAINTENANCE Gather the Calibration Data 1. Open the Ioline Control Center program. Cleaning the Drive Shaft 2. Select Calibrate, Calibrate Plotter from the Control Center menu bar. A window like Figure 16 will appear. Warning: Do not use any water, brushes with metal bristles or clean- ing agents (except alcohol) to clean the plotter. -
Page 23: Cleaning The Platen
Ioline Cleaning the Platen As the plotter is used, dust and paper residue will accumulate on the platen. This debris may accumulate as often as every two weeks. 1. Turn off power to the plotter. ~40 in. 2. Dampen a lint-free cloth with isopropyl (pharmacy) alcohol and gently wipe the platen until any accumulated residue is removed. -
Page 24: Communication Testing
3. Turn on the plotter while holding down the Roll key on the keypad. the computer and plotter serial (COM) ports. It is available from Ioline or an Continue holding down the Roll key until the plotter beeps and the light authorized dealer. -
Page 25: Troubleshooting
Ioline TROUBLESHOOTING t t o If the system is not working correctly the problem could be with the computer, o i t the cable, the design software, or with the plotter. Changes to the computer operating system or the installation of new peripherals or software might o i t cause conflicts. - Page 26 Ioline . t f . t f t i s (This Page Intentionally Left Blank) t r i t i s . s t . s l...
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Page 27: Loss Of Registration Between Frames
Refer to the Preventative Maintenance chapter. details). If the frame sensor is OFF mark the check box and send settings • Contact an Ioline distributor or Ioline Customer Service if damaged equip- to the plotter so that it functions properly. -
Page 28: Error Messages
Ioline Error Messages t t o Error messages that are specific to the plotter are divided into two categories; o i t Software Errors and LED Codes. Software errors present themselves on the r e t t o l r e t computer screen and usually indicate a communication problem. -
Page 29: Led Codes
Ioline LED Codes n i l , e s . . . o i t r t s i t a i t a s t s o i t n i l i t s o i t o i t l p . -
Page 30: Testing The Frame Sensor
This function is useful for adjusting sensor height. (This Page Intentionally Left Blank) 6. If no beep is heard the sensor might need adjustment or is defective. Contact an Ioline distributor or Ioline Customer Service for details. -
Page 31: End Notes
Ioline or the dealer for technical support. Getting Help Name: Ioline is committed to providing the highest quality service and support to its Company Name: customers. If you need assistance with an Ioline plotter, a number of resources... -
Page 32: The Fcc Wants You To Know
User Guide. It is the responsibility of the operator of the plotter to follow all safety precautions and warnings that are described in this User Guide. Ioline is not responsible for injuries that may occur as a result of unsafe operating procedures. Ioline is not responsible for substandard op- erational performance as a result of failure to maintain the plotter as described in this User Guide. -
Page 33: Glossary
Dancer Bar - Rod that holds the feed loop and take-up loop taut during HPGL Setting - Ioline plotters support three industry standard plotter lan- plotting. guages: HPGL 7475, HPGL 7596, and DM/PL. Most design software uses DM/PL or HPGL 7475 which have a lower left origin. - Page 34 Paper Hub - Device that holds the feed paper roll in position on the feed Take-Up Motor - The motor that rotates the take-up shaft on the Ioline Ae shaft.
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Page 35: Index
Ioline INDEX Computer Port Test 10 Computer Serial Port 24 Control Center 6, 7, 9, 10, 22 Symbols Control Panel 7, 33 Coordinate 33 9 to 25 pin adapter 6 Customer Service 32 Acceleration 11, 33 Dancer Bar 33 Accessory kit 6... - Page 36 Pausing 19 Pen 11, 12, 22 Install New Firmware 10 Pen Delay 34 Installation 6 Pen Down Delay 27 Ioline Corporation 32 Peripherals 25 Pinchwheel 2, 34 Pinchwheel Lever 2, 34 Pinchwheels 17, 21 Jaw 12 Platen 2, 12, 23, 34...
- Page 37 Ioline Roll Feed 34 Taping Paper 16, 17 Roll Key 20 Test 10 ROM Version 10 Testing the Frame Sensor 30 Throughput 33, 34 Top Bar 34 Tracking 27 Safety 4 Traverse 34 Save Settings As 10 Troubleshooting 25 Scale 10, 22...
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