GSx USER`S MANUAL - Gerber Scientific Products
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1. Chapter 10 Plotter Adjustments This section contains a troubleshooting guide to help identify possible error conditions according to the symptoms displayed and the recommended adjustment procedures It also contains a brief description of plotter adjustment problems that should be handled by contacting Gerber Field Service Department at 800 828 5406 Note Gerber warranties do not cover unauthorized repair Some service procedures require delicate adjustment of plotter parts If damage to your GSx plotter results from improper unauthorized service repair will NOT be covered by any Gerber warranty Troubleshooting Guide This chart of symptoms is designed to help identify the possible problem and the probable adjustment procedure CAUTION Turn off GSx S plotter and OMEGA or other sign design system before checking connections or attempting to make any adjustments unless otherwise directed Symptom Recommended Procedure 1 Check power cable and plugs 2 Check on off switches 3 Check fuse Poor Performance Perform routine cleaning and lubrication Press Reset on the plotter Verify and resend the job Inconsistent Tool 1 Clean spindle bore and tool holder Material Contact y Change knife blade Check for proper Z home Perform Z Axis Adjustment for Tool Height 41 Symptom Recommended Procedure Jagged or Replace the knife blade Serrated Cutting Edges Closure Problem Check in this order 12. Diagnostic Options The following diagnostics are available RS 232 Loop Back Press the up arrow key to access Used to check internal workings of the communications hardware Beeps indicate a communications error A special loop back test connector is needed for this test See your Gerber distributor Wagon Wheel Test Plot Press the left arrow key to access Used to check X Y Z axes in plot mode and to verify operation after adjustments are made Square Circle Test Plot Press the SLOW key Used to check X Y Z theta axes in cut mode and to verify operation after adjustments are made i 32 X08 Cut Test Press the down arrow key to access Used to test cut quality Note If the plotter consistently fails a special diagnostic contact Gerber Field Service Department at 800 828 5406 or fax at 860 871 3862 Wagon Wheel Test Plot gt To plot the Wagon Wheel test plot 1 u P WU N To access the Wagon Wheel test plot hold the RESET key while powering up Load plotting paper and install the pen holder Press left arrow key to access diagnostic Press RUN SINGLE to plot once or RUN CONT to plot continuously Compare the test plot to the illustration below If the plot is different contact Gerber Field Service Square Circle Test Plot gt To plot the Square Circle test plot 1 u P WwW N To access the Square Circle test plot hold the RESET key while powering up Load vinyl an
3. Suggested Tool Force Settings Material Recommended GS Plotter Starting Tool Force Swivel Knife Controltac 180 Delux 210 Gold Silver Dusted Crystal 210 O5 1 Florescent 210 Scotchcal 220 Translucent 230 Gerber Cal Gerber IP Plus Gerber Mask I amp II Heat Transfer Flock Hot Split Plastisol Metalized Polyester Screen Print 35 Static Cling Sandblast 521 Not recommended for use with GSx Dim Sandblast 522 To determine if adjustment of the tool force setting is required consider that The weed should peel off easily There should be no cuts through the backing material Use the minimum tool force setting that cuts satisfactorily Too much force will reduce edge quality Blade Replacement One carbide knife blade is included with the CSS A A 25 WARNING The blade is very sharp Take care when handling the knife holder and blade CAUTION Blades are fragile and can break Do not use tools to handle new blades gt To replace and adjust the swivel knife blade 1 Remove the plastic adjustment shoe from the base of the tool holder by rotating it counter clockwise until it comes completely off the tool holder Leave the rubber O ring in place With the shoe removed carefully remove the old blade by grasping it with needle nose pliers and pulling gently Install a new blade in the hole provided pushing the blade in gently until completely seated Carefully thread the shoe onto
4. 1 1 1 Tool Kit N Ie je je je fuses Contents of tool kit 1 Pen holder with pen Knife holder with knife Tool lift washers on tool holders Spare life washers Allen wrench Pair tweezers 1 1 2 1 1 1 Pen height gage Chapter 2 Installation Please unpack the plotter boxes and inventory the contents before you begin to assemble the plotter Follow these instructions to install the GSx plotter to any OMEGA Installation of the GSx to other sign design systems is described separately e Note Should you experience difficulty during installation of the GSx to the OMEGA system contact Gerber Field Service Department at 800 828 5406 Plotter Work Area 1 Carefully remove the GSx from its packaging materials and place it near the OMEGA system The cable is 10 feet 3 1 meters long so the plotter need not be located immediately beside the console however it should be close enough so there will be no strain on the cable after installation 2 Place the material roll holder next to the plotter on the right side Connect to the Plotter A CAUTION Be sure power is turned off and the power cord is unplugged at both the OMEGA system and the plotter 1 Insert the 9 pin connector at the end of the RS 232 cable into the 9 pin RS 232 connector on the back of the computer system 2 Carefully align all pins Use the connector thum
5. Material alignment in sprockets 2 Blade position in knife holder If the condition still occurs in NORMAL mode see OMEGA Reference perform the Y Axis Adjustment If the condition occurs when AXIS SWAP in the OMEGA is on make adjustments in this order 1 X axis Adjustment 2 Drum End Play Adjustment 42 Z Axis Tool Height Adjustment Symptoms The tool does not touch the material or touches only between characters The knife does not cut deeply enough The tool height changes in the middle of a job Objective To set the height of the lift fork for consistent contact of tool holder with material Adjustment Procedure 1 Turn off power at the plotter 2 Adjust the pen using the pen height gage See Pen Holder and Pens 3 Install the pen holder in the carriage spindle 4 Turn on the plotter 5 Rotate the cam shaft by hand counter clockwise until the bottom of the lift fork touches the top of the carriage spindle See below a Locate the adjustment pad There should be a gap of 003 to 010 about the thickness of a piece of paper between the pad and the cam shaft If not go to step 12 FHILLE S HEAD SCREW GAM SHAFT 7 If the gap is correct remove the rear cover with molded tool rack Lay the plotter on its left side Remove 2 Phillips head screws from the bottom edge Stand the plotter upright Lift the rear cover straight up 10 11 12 13 14 43 CAUTION Do not rest the plot
6. EE 8 Power cordia nisnin 9 10 IS BEE 10 26 R RESE KEE 30 Roll holder material 8 15 RUN CONT renei ears 29 RUN SINGLE ciernie 28 Ki Seege 27 28 SOW SLEW ere 27 e HE 2 nosacey awe 16 17 37 38 Square Circle Test Plot 31 32 Stop controlled ee 28 29 Stop CT ReHCH 30 Symptoms plotter adjustment 40 42 45 48 50 r TONE Sege eier 10 34 Tool force 18 19 adjustments eegene 19 lOBDOOK asrina 19 Se 18 24 Tool holder 20 Tool rack molded c eee 21 Tool storage sscsvssticasasesesaasdoeteerss 20 Trouble shooting guide 40 V Vinyl owe Sa eae 15 37 W Wagon Wheel Test Plot 31 32 X X Axis backlash adiustment 45 X Y Theta axes lock pomeout 35 X Y Z axes lock omeout 35 Y Y axis backlash adjustment 0000000 48 Z Z axis tool height adjustment GSx plotter user reference card Key Function Description RUN SINGLE key Plot Press RUN SINGLE to plot single jobs The GSx returns to the off line status as at power up after each job and waits for the operator to press RUN SINGLE key again to plot the next job Controlled Stop Press either RUN key to stop plotting at the next logical break in the program and check current job Do not use slew keys or the orientation for the current job will be lost RUN CONT key Plot Press RUN CONT to plot two or more jobs continuously The
7. GSx plots one job after the other without pausing between them and remains on line until either RUN key is pressed Controlled Stop Press either RUN key to stop plotting at the next logical break in the program and check current job Do not use slew keys or the orientation for current job will be lost Slew Keys The arrow and SLOW keys do not function while a job is Arrow Keys plotting during an error condition or while a RUN light is on even if the plotter is idle Press arrow keys to position carriage and material between jobs e Up and down arrow keys move the carriage spindle between the rear and the front of the plotter e Left and right arrow keys rotate the drum and feed material through the plotter or back toward the roll holder Slow Key Hold the SLOW key while simultaneously pressing any Arrow key This slows carriage movement for exact positioning Reset Key Emergency Stop Press the RESET key to stop GSx i operation clear the current job from the buffer and return the plotter to off line status Clear Press the RESET key to stop the error signal after a power up or plotting failure See Error Conditions Section Access Hold the RESET key at power up to access additional diagnostics See Special Diagnostics Section
8. disconnects Pivot the cover to the side of the plotter 51 X MOTOR L XMOTOR cONNECTOA CABLE A726 7 Locate connector R728 at the end of the X motor cable Disconnect connector R728 8 Locate the three Phillips head screws which hold the X motor bracket against the standoffs on the side plate Remove these screws 9 Remove the X motor 10 Locate the outside drum clamp on the X axis gear Use an Allen wrench to loosen the clamp 11 Locate the centerline of the frame Slide the plotter drum and the X axis gear toward the centerline of the frame and each other Tighten the X axis drum clamp r X AXIS F MOTOR GEAR CLAMP J o FRAME X AXIS GEAR S ERAME CENTERLINE 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 52 Slowly rotate the X axis gear two revolutions Then rotate the X axis gear a quarter turn in the opposite direction Gently try to push the drum from end to end If the adjustment is correct the play will be between 003 and 005 inch Spin the drum If the adjustment is correct the drum will spin without binding If the tests in either step 13 or 14 fail repeat steps 10 through 13 until the drum spins without binding and there is no end play Note You may need to repeat this procedure several times to obtain correct adjustment After the adjustment is correct reinstall the X motor To do so place the X motor on its standoff Make sure the cable extends upward toward the cei
9. has a different colored cap The cap helps lock the tool in place in the carriage spindle during operation In addition red sleeves protect tool tips from accidental damage during storage Remove the protective sleeve before installing a tool holder in the carriage spindle 21 Pen Holder and Pens The pen holder is shipped with a black pen installed After loading the plotting paper install the pen holder in the carriage spindle as follows gt To install the pen holder 1 Select the pen holder with pen installed from the tool rack molded in the rear cover A plastic lift washer is used to reduce friction between the tool holder and the lift fork of the carriage spindle during operation There should be one installed on the pen holder If not slip a lift washer from the Tool Kit over the barrel and slide the washer to the top of the holder Drop the pen holder into the carriage spindle A slot or keyway in the barrel of the pen holder ensures proper orientation If necessary rotate the pen holder until it drops completely into the carriage spindle When the pen holder is in place swing the tool force arm and snap it over the cone shaped cap 5 For plotting start with a tool force setting of about 5 See Plotter User Reference Card If the pen does not make a clear dark line increase the tool force setting 22 Pen Replacement Spare pens in blue and red are included in the tool kit Additional pens are av
10. rotate the cam shaft in either direction from its lowest position slide the adjustment pad downward Retighten the adjustment pad screw Turn off power at the plotter Power up the plotter while holding the RESET key Load paper and install pen holder Press the left arrow key to access the Wagon Wheel Test Plot Press either RUN key to plot Inspect your test plot by comparing to the Wagon Wheel Test Plot illustration Turn off power at the plotter Power up the plotter while holding the RESET key Load vinyl and install knife holder Press the SLOW key to access the Square Circle Test Plot Press either RUN key to plot Inspect your test plot by comparing to the Square Circle Test Plot illustration If symptoms persist return to step 1 or contact the Gerber Field Service Department at 800 828 5406 or fax at 860 871 3862 45 X Axis Belt Adjustment Symptoms Text cut in AXIS SWAP mode has closure problems Objective To adjust the tension of the X motor belt to produce good letter quality in AXIS SWAP mode Adjustment Procedure 1 Turn the plotter power off 2 Remove all tools and material from the plotter A Open the bail arms 4 To remove the front cover lay the GSx us on its left side and remove the 2 Phillips head screws on the bottom edge closest to the front of the plotter Then stand the plotter upright A CAUTION Do not rest the plotter on its right side Do not use the way shaft to lift or turn the plot
11. the knife holder turning it clockwise until it is fully seated This will fully expose the knife blade Rotate the shoe counter clockwise until approximately 005 inches about the thickness of two sheets of paper of the knife showing AN Rubber O ring e a Insert and adjust blade 1 Remove shoe 3 Thread shoe 4 Adjust for proper cut 26 Chapter 6 Operation Power Up When the GSx is turned on the following sequence occurs 1 A short beep sounds the Power light comes on and the RUN CONT and RUN SINGLE lights blink 2 As the GSx performs self check tests the lights over the RUN keys flash and one additional beep sounds A When the self check is complete the lights blink and one beep sounds 4 The plotter beeps and goes off line Only the Power light remains on This is the initial setting at power up A Y Note Rapid continuous beeping and flashing lights may signal a self check error See the Error Conditions section for more information Front Panel The GSx S front panel keys shown below are used to perform all of the ay BS RUN following operations KE ll KNIFE E ba SNG 1 XN A SON Let Position the carriage and E v material PONER A Put the plotter on line for drawing cutting and pouncing Select single or continuous job processing Initialize the knife tool Access diagnostic modes as needed See the
12. vinyl in the plotter install the knife holder and cut a test plot If symptoms persist return to step 1 Replace the front cover 50 Drum End Play Adjustment Symptoms Text cut in NORMAL mode has closure problems Y axis backlash check procedure shows no problem Objective To slide the plotter drum and X Axis gear toward each other and clamp them in position to remove end play to make sure the drum still rotates without binding Adjustment Procedure 1 Turn the plotter power off 2 Remove all tools and material from the plotter 3 Open the bail arms to free drum 4 There should be end play of about 003 to 005 inch This play exists because the ball bearing has a flexible race N If the amount of play does not exceed 005 inch and all check procedures in this section have failed to reveal the cause of the plotter s symptoms contact Gerber Field Service Department at 800 828 5406 or fax at 860 871 3862 5 If there is more than 003 to 005 inch of play remove the front cover Lay the GSx on its left side and remove the 2 Phillips head screws on the bottom edge closest to the front of the plotter Then stand the plotter upright A CAUTION Do not rest the plotter on its right side Do not use the way shaft to lift or turn the plotter 6 Pull the front cover upwards and at the same time pull one side away from the plotter frame Be careful not to lift the cover so high that the front panel cable
13. you hold the key down Y Note The arrow and SLOW keys do not function during the following conditions m while a job is plotting a during an error condition m ifa RUN light is on even if the plotter is idle 28 init knife Use the INIT KNIFE key to initialize the knife so that the blade faces INIT 0 Press the INIT KNIFE key after loading the knife KNIFE A CAUTION Pressing INIT KNIFE lowers the knife into the vinyl and cuts very short line It is important to have material loaded in the plotter so that the knife does not cut the drum surface Y Note You should initialize the knife before every job if you have changed material or after a new tool has been installed run single RUN Use RUN SINGLE to plot a single job This plot mode allows the SINGLE operator to reposition material between jobs and or to pen plot using paper before cutting vinyl 1 Press RUN SINGLE The light over the RUN SINGLE key Plot comes on and the CSS plots a single job If other plot files are received from the OMEGA while the first job plots then a waiting list or queue of these jobs is created The GSx returns to the off line status after the job plots The GSx waits for the operator to press the RUN SINGLE key again to plot the next job If other jobs are lined up in the queue the green lights above the two RUN keys will flash Controlled Stop Use RUN SINGLE or RUN CONT to pause plotting 1 Press the currently selected RUN
14. 31 BEE eben 31 Drum end play adiustment 50 E Error COUES vig Ee 35 conditions e egie 34 SE EE 34 SIA oeng niga tiS 10 F Front panel 0 eee 26 Fuse replacement E 38 H Helpful hints os SecveisateGes hada ecsseases 17 INIT KNIFE crass stesctatcctianaticecness 28 Initial setting at power up 10 26 Installation pen holder ccccissvdisceaiavenerss 21 DEE ee 8 K Key front panel eee eee 26 Arrow Keys SE INIT KNIFE oiiire 28 RESET EE 30 34 RUN e OH EE 29 32 RUN SINGLE 28 32 34 slew keys Also see Arrow keys 21 slew keys Also see Arrowa keys EE 27 SLOW aeann ees 31 32 el EE 27 L 21 Knife holder 23 Installation c cccccccceseeserees 23 L Light s front panel 31 34 Lubrication routine 0 37 A Maintenance carriage and ball bushing 37 carriage spindle bore 36 cleaning and lubrication 36 fuse replacement 38 sprockets and bail arms 37 tool holders a ysis eet 36 EE 15 P Pen height gauge ee eeeeeeseeeeeeeeee 22 TE PlACCINENME ee 22 P n holder zoeen 21 Pen Holder BEE e EE 21 Plot CONUINUOUS EXETC SE eee 29 single Exercise ege eege 28 Square Circle test plot 33 Square Circle Test Plot 31 32 Wagon Wheel Test Plot 31 32 Plotter add plotter EEN 13 adjustments 5 css sccdsssreesdaccesesteaernd 40 assign default 14 delete plotter eege d er deeg 13 installation
15. Dowel 16 Paper Bail and Wheel Assembly Part 65 Screw of Right and Left Bail Arm Assembly GET EE 17 Screw Part of Right Bail Arm 67 Screw and Washer Assembly 68 Screw 18 Bushing 69 Screw Flat and Lock Washer 20 Plotter Base and Side Plate Assembly 71 Dowel pin same as item 64 23 Drum and 1 Sprocket 72 Screw same as item 64 Assembly 73 Tool Lifter Pivot 24 Drum shaft part of item 23 74 Bearing Cap part of item 82 33 Screw 34 Sprint part of left bail arm assembly 75 Spindle Assembly PP39772C 35 Left Bail Arm Part of Left Bail Arm 81 Nut Assembly 36 Shoulder Screw Long 82 Vertical Lift Carriage and Bearing Cap 37 Front Way 83 Tool force Housing Assembly 38 Carriage Stop Left 84 Bail Arm Screw same as item 14 40 Bushing 85 Wired Photo Interrupter Board Index A Adjustment drum end plan 50 X axis backlash aves 45 Y axis backlash 2 0 anwsindees 48 Z axis tool begbt 42 ATOW eweg 21 B HERE 37 Ee 10 34 LEE 23 25 ansen ege 19 n 23 replacement sisd ceasssaccaeaderdceareat 25 Eugene EE 23 C Cleaning routmne 37 Closure problems 50 Communication parameters 9 Controll Stop gt ene etee Ee 29 Controlled stop 28 Cover plotter front removal 45 48 Cut test SUN 33 D Diagnostic DROE deeg Ee 31 RS 232 Ioop back eee 31 square circle test plot 31 wagon wheel test plot 31 REN EE 31 Diagnostics DOCS SS eege 30 E E
16. GSx USER S MANUAL COPYRIGHT NOTICE COPYRIGHT 2011 Gerber Scientific Products Inc All Rights Reserved 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 GSx In consideration of the furnishing of the information contained in this document the party to whom it is given assumes its custody and control and agrees to the following 1 The information herein contained is given in confidence and any part thereof shall not be copied or reproduced without written consent of Gerber Scientific Products Inc 2 This document or the contents herein under no circumstances shall be used in the manufacture or reproduction of the article shown and the delivery of this document shall not constitute any right or license to do so PRINTED IN U S A G f Knife Mode Switching Corner Correcting Technology IP Plus Gerber Mask and GERBER EDGE are trademarks of Gerber Scientific Products Inc GerberCal is a registered trademarks of Gerber Scientific Products Inc 3 in 1 is a registered trademark of Boyle Midway Inc HP GL is a registered trademark of Hewlett Packard ScotchCal and Scotchlite are trademarks of 3M FCC NOTICE 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 These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harm
17. Special Diagnostics and Error Conditions sections for more information A further explanation of key functions and several test exercises follow 27 Slew Keys Use the left and right slew keys to unroll material before plotting to position the tool for plotting and to position the carriage and material between jobs A SLEW KEYS Press the up or down slew keys to move the carriage a gt between the rear and the front of the plotter Press the left or right slew keys to rotate the drum N and feed material through the plotter or back toward the roll holder Slow key SLOW KEY Use the SLOW key to access slow slew mode Slow slew mode moves the platen or tool one step at a time which simplifies precise registration of artwork produced by the GERBER EDGE In normal or slow mode the platen or tool moves A continuously as long as the arrow keys are pressed SLOW To use the slow slew feature 1 Press the SLOW key to select slow slew mode You will hear a single beep indicating the plotter is in slow slew mode When you press an arrow key the platen or tool will move a single step at a time When you press an arrow key the drum or carriage will move at a very slow speed as long as you hold the key down 2 Press the SLOW key again to return to normal mode You will hear two beeps indicating the plotter is in normal slew mode When you press an arrow key the platen or tool will move continuously as long as
18. ailable through a Gerber distributor gt To replace a pen 1 Insert a flat tip screwdriver into the notch at the base of the cone shaped cap see below Pry out the cap 2 Use the Allen wrench supplied with the tool kit to loosen the hex screw located near the tip of the pen Remove the pen through the top of the holder A Insert a new pen tip first into the top of the holder 4 The pen height gage included with the tool kit is a washer 1 8 thick Place the pen height gage on a smooth hard surface like a table top Position the lower end of the pen holder on the gage 5 Push down on the upper end of the pen until the point just touches the table surface 23 6 Use the Allen wrench to tighten the set screw near the tip of the pen Do not over tighten the set screw or the pen could be crushed 7 Replace the cap in the barrel Knife Holder and Blades Gerber blades are extremely wear resistant In testing over 10 000 one inch letters were cut using a single blade before testing was discontinued with the blade still cutting satisfactorily Other blade manufacturers have attempted unsuccessfully to duplicate this cutting precision and durability Gerber warrants cutting quality of the GSx only when Gerber blades are used Blade Wear The knife blade will dull slightly after cutting thousands of characters Blade wear is always a gradual change Adjusting tool force will extend blade life for a period of many days an
19. b screws to secure the cable to the system A Insert the 25 pin connector at the end of the RS 232 cable into the 25 pin RS 232 connector on the back of the plotter 4 Carefully align all pins Secure the cable to the plotter with the connector thumb screws Communication Parameters If you are connecting the GSx IZ to a system other than the OMEGA the plotter uses these RS 232 communication parameters 9600 Baud 1 Stop Bit Xon Xoff Flow Control The plotter has a 25DB female connector with these pin assignments All other pins are not connected 10 Power Cords 1 2 3 LN Insert the female connector of the CS plotter power cord into the socket on the rear panel of the plotter Connect the power cords for both the OMEGA system and the GSx to a multiple outlet strip The strip should be plugged into a standard grounded electrical outlet 115V 10 AC 60 Hz or 230V AC 50 Hz Turn power on at the system and the plotter CAUTION When the power is on never try to manually move the carriage move the drum rotate the tool or force the tool up or down Attempting to manually move the GSx in any axis of movement while the power is on may damage the plotter Power Up Sequence When the GSx is turned on the following sequence occurs 1 2 A short beep sounds the Power light comes on and the RUN CONT and RUN SINGLE lights blink As the GSx performs self check tests
20. continuous mode plot 1 Press either RUN key The GSx stops the plot at the next logical break in the program Do not use slew keys or orientation for the current job will be lost 2 Press either RUN key to resume plotting at the exact same point Continuous Plot Exercise 1 Turn on the GSx Load plotting paper install the pen holder and set the tool force to 5 2 Using the slew keys position the carriage spindle approximately 1 from the front edge of the plotting paper Be sure that there are several inches of paper extending past the carriage spindle and to the left of the plotter 30 A Prepare two plot files If using OMEGA to prepare the files in the Plot Program choose a left Start Position and a right End Position for both plots before sending them to the plotter This will prevent the files from plotting on top of each other If using another layout program be sure to position the files so they will not plot on top of each other Y Note Entering an X Y pre position in the Plot Program is another way to be sure that plots done in the RUN CONT mode will not plot on top of each other See OMEGA Reference 4 Press the RUN CONT key Both jobs will plot without a pause between them reset Use the RESET key to stop plotter operation in case of emergency to clear error signals and to access Special Diagnostics RESET gt To cause an emergency stop Press the RESET key while a job is plotting The followi
21. d even weeks of use Blade Damage CAUTION Carbide blades are brittle and can be ruined by the slightest chip of the cutting tip Because they are ground to a controlled length the blades cannot be re sharpened A sudden decline in cutting quality indicates that the knife blade is chipped Replace and discard any chipped blade Knife Holder Installation Follow these instructions to install the knife holder gt To install a knife holder 1 Load vinyl or other material 2 Select the knife holder that matches the knife mode you want to use A Aplastic lift washer is used to reduce friction between the tool holder and the lift fork of the carriage spindle during operation There should be one installed on the knife holder If not slip a lift washer from the Tool Kit over the barrel and slide the washer to the top of the holder CAUTION Carefully install the knife holder taking care not to strike the tip of the blade against the bore of the carriage spindle 24 4 Aslot or keyway in the barrel of the knife holder ensures proper orientation If necessary rotate the knife holder until it drops completely into the carriage spindle 5 When the knife holder is in place swing the tool force arm and snap it into place over the cone shaped cap 6 Select a tool force setting appropriate for material and blade Approximate tool force settings for cutting other vinyl materials are listed in the chart below See Plotter User Reference Card
22. d install the knife holder Press SLOW key to access diagnostic Press RUN SINGLE to plot once or RUN CONT to plot continuously Compare the test plot to the illustration below If the plot is different contact Gerber Field Service 33 X08 Cut test gt To plot the X08 Cut test 1 2 3 4 5 To access the X08 test plot hold the RESET key while powering up Load vinyl and install the knife holder Press the down arrow to access diagnostic Press RUN SINGLE to plot once or RUN CONT to plot continuously Compare the test plot to the illustration below If the plot is different contact Gerber Field Service Our op inn 128458DESt KOS 34 Chapter 8 Error Conditions The GSx is programmed to detect several mechanical electrical error conditions at power up or during operation When an error condition occurs the plotter will turn off power to the stepper motors flash the RUN lights and sound a steady tone gt To determine the error condition that stopped plotter operation 1 Press the RESET key to clear the error signal flashing lights and steady tone 2 Press the RUN SINGLE key to display the error code number The RUN lights flash the same number of times as the error number once for Error 1 twice for Error 2 etc A short beep indicates the end of the error message Press the RUN SINGLE key again to repeat the message if desired A Press the RESET key to clear the error display mode and
23. ean them immediately dry the sprockets and drum with a lint free cloth 4 Place one drop of oil in each pin of the sliding sprocket at the front of the plotter 5 Slide the sprocket back and forth to work the oil into the bushing 6 Oil the bail arm pins Do not oil excessively Fuse Replacement Two spare fuses are included with the GSx Plotter The fuse holder is located between the on off switch and the power cord connector on the rear panel of the plotter gt To replace the fuse AN WARNING Turn off power at the plotter and the system and disconnect from the power supply 1 Unscrew and remove the RS 232 cable from the rear panel of the Gg 2 Remove the plotter power cord from the socket A Find the small notch at the right edge of the black plastic plate on the rear panel 39 4 Insert a flat tip screwdriver into the notch and flip the black plastic plate open 5 Pull out the light gray fuse carriers one at a time Note that each carrier has a white arrow on it and that the arrow points downward as do the two arrows on the black plastic plate 6 Examine each fuse Remove any blown fuse Install a new fuse of the same type and rating in the same place 7 Reinsert each carrier with the arrow pointing downward Be sure the carriers are inserted all the way Close the black plastic plate firmly 8 Reinstall the power cord and the cable connector Turn the power on at the system and at the plotter 40
24. f the rubber drum can be reached easily A Open the bail arms at either end of the drum by pulling them up and away from the drum 4 Using the slew arrow keys rotate the drum until three closely spaced pins are visible These three sprocket pins are used to align the material gt To feed and align material 1 Feed material under the black cam shaft and over the rubber drum See the illustration below 2 Place the holes in the material over the sliding sprocket pins first Match the three closely spaced sprocket pins and holes 17 3 Slide the material and the sliding sprocket to reach the fixed sprocket and place the material over these sprocket pins 4 Center the bail arms over the sprockets Move the adjustable bail arm at the rear of the plotter slightly forward or backward to accommodate small differences in the material width Securely close the front bail arm first and then the rear bail arm Helpful hints When you change materials open the bail arms and roll the material back onto the roll Tape the ends securely to prevent the roll from unraveling Before unrolling vinyl for a job determine how much material you need Check the length of the longest line in the job or the width of an automatically laid out sign or digitized design Remember that if you are plotting in the Axis Swap mode you need to consider the height of the job rather than its width The most practical way to unroll material for a job is
25. ful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own risk This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadi an Department of Communications Le present appareil numerique n emet pas de bruits radioelectriques depassant les limites applicables aux appareils numeriques de la classe B prescrites dans les Reglements sur le brouillage radioelectrique edicte par le Ministere des Communications du Canada Table of Contents EER Ea i AE EA AEE E E AO EE Eegen 3 EhapterTtzlnttrog VO 5 PYOSCHAP UL OM ise oss sees Fess Secyesh een eben Fegats Labecevone tes besda etches T E E Fasten bees 5 BEIKO m a Dei ALE sy eege Eed E Ae EE e an tie el E adheres ETA 5 GONVENICICE EE 5 SUpport Iorma ionas oee aere eer 6 About THS Man TEE 6 en EE 7 Package Contents iseni paean A eege 7 Chapter 2 InstallatoggegeeegueegeEeegbereret ebe Eege ebe 8 Plotter Work tR Ei EEDA EEA ele eae tn ete ae ee to eet a eg ene iced ne ae 8 Connect to the Plotter eegene gd AEEEeE 9 C
26. ide range of colors Also available are direct cut screenprint stencil ruby photo film paint masking material rubber sandblast stencil material and heat transfer materials Consult your Gerber distributor for further information about available materials colors and prices Always insist on Gerber authorized materials for highest quality results To load material CAUTION Gerber recommends that you load material without a tool in the carriage to prevent damaging the knife blade 1 Slide the roll of material to be used onto the roll holder Pull the end of the material away from and over the top of the roll holder toward the plotter CAUTION When power is on the carriage spindle must be moved only by using the slew keys Attempts to manually move the plotter drum rotate or force the tool up or down will damage the plotter CAUTION While power is off center the carriage by gently pushing toward the center of its travel Take care to move the carriage slowly and firmly by gripping the right end of the carriage housing not by gripping the carriage spindle CAUTION Do not use the way shafts to lift or turn the GSx S This will damage the system and reduce plotting accuracy 16 2 Center the carriage spindle preferably by using the slew keys see Front Panel section or manually with certain precautions as outlined here Be sure that the carriage spindle is not located at either extreme end of its travel and that both ends o
27. ing regular vinyl set the tool force setting at 1 The knife will not pivot at corners and will begin to cut through the material if the pressure is set too high Heavier material such as reflective vinyl requires increased tool force settings Worn blades require increased tool force settings Before cutting refer to the Plotter User Reference Card at the back of this manual for suggested tool force settings for different tools and materials Set the tool force accordingly If you find that different tool force settings produce more satisfactory results with your particular system tools and materials be sure to mark the preferred settings on your card for future use 19 Adjustments Several factors affect tool force and require setting changes Type of material See Plotter User Reference Card Knife and tool Drawing cutting and and blade angle all affect the tool force setting Blade wear Increase tool force after several thousand cuts Gerber recommends experimenting with tool force settings as well as keeping a logbook of the settings Refer to the Plotter User Reference Card for guidelines 20 Chapter 5 Tools and tool handling Storage A tool rack is molded into the rear cover of the GSx The pen holder knife holder and pounce wheel holder may be removed from the tool kit and stored here for easy access Ere q Tool Holders For quick identification each tool holder
28. key during a job to pause the job The GSx s stops the job at the next logical break in the program Q K Note Do not use slew keys or orientation for the current job will be lost 2 Press either RUN key to resume plotting at the exact same point Single Plot Exercise 1 Turn on the GSx Load plotting paper test the pen manually install the pen holder and set the tool force to 5 29 2 Using the slew keys position the carriage spindle approximately 1 from the front edge of the plotting paper Also be sure that there are several inches of paper extending past the carriage spindle and to the left of the plotter 3 Send a plot file to the CS plotter 4 Press the RUN SINGLE key to plot the test exercise run cont Use RUN CONT to access the continuous plotting mode and maximize the plotter s productivity RUN CONT gt To plot in continuous mode 1 Press RUN CONT The light above the RUN CONT key comes on and the GSx plots one job after the other without waiting for user prompting between the jobs The GSx creates a waiting list or queue of jobs to be plotted When one job finishes plotting the next job waiting in the queue begins immediately When all jobs in the queue are plotted the GSx remains on line until the operator presses either RUN key or the RESET key to return to off line status Controlled Stop Use RUN CONT or RUN SINGLE to pause plotting and check the current job gt To stop a
29. ling Loosely install the three screws removed in step 8 Each must have a 8 lock washer and 8 flat washer The lock washer must be closest to the screw head While applying pressure tighten the three screws Turn on power to the plotter Load vinyl in the plotter install the knife holder and cut a test plot If closure problems persist repeat the Adjustment Procedure from step 1 If no closure problem appears select AXIS SWAP mode Cut a test plot If closure problems persist repeat the X Axis Backlash Adjustment Procedure If no closure problem appears reinstall the front cover GSx Plotter Assembly The numbers refer to drawings on subsequent pages 53 1 Spacer 45 Screw Bracket to Standoff Screw Washer Nut Special Motor to Bracket 2 Motor Bracket Y Axis 47 Cam Motor Bracket Assembly 3 Motor Connector and Pinion Y Axis 48 Sensor Disk and Cam Assembly 4 Jackshaft Pulley and Bracket 49 Standoff Assembly 50 Idler Pulley Bracket Assembly 2 1 Bearing 51 Belt Assembly Y Axis 6 Pulley Modification 52 Rearway Grooved 7_ Belt Timing X Axis 53 Spacer 8 Screw 54 Retainer 9 Motor and Pulley 55 Bearing 13 Spring Part of Right Bail Arm 56 Screws Assembly P39771C 57 Roller Assembly 14 Bail Arm Screw 58 Carriage Stop Right 15 Bail Arm Part of Bail Arm 63 Screw Assembly 64
30. log box Click Close You will return to GQMgr Note For each plotter you add a number is added after the plotter model number for example GSx 1 for the first plotter added GSx 2 for the second Delete Plotters gt To remove plotters from the system 1 2 Open GQMer Click Install in the drop down menu select plotter The Add or Delete Plotter Router s dialog box opens Select the plotter you want to delete in the Installed Plotter Router s dialog box to highlight it Click Delete The plotter will be removed from the list Click Close You will return to GQMgr 14 Assign Default Plotter A default plotter can be assigned if more than one plotter is connected to OMEGA Note There must be two or more plotter names in the Ready for Plotting box to select a default plotter If only one plotter is installed to the OMEGA system that plotter will automatically be assigned as the default plotter gt To assign a default plotter 1 Highlight the name of the desired default plotter in the Installed Plotter Router s dialog box 2 Click Preference An asterick will appear to the left of the plotter name A Click Close You will return to GQMgr 15 Chapter 4 Materials and Tools Materials The GSx uses the same plotting materials as all Gerber plotters Gerber vinyl products in high performance or intermediate grades are available in translucent reflective or metallic finishes and come in a w
31. n stand the plotter upright 4 Pull the front cover upwards and at the same time pull one side away from the plotter frame Be careful not to lift the cover so high that the front panel cable disconnects Pivot the cover to the side of the plotter WI Wi Wu AW UA WA 5 10 11 12 49 Locate the jack shaft gear and the Y motor pinion These two gears are meshed together Gently attempt to rotate the jack shaft gear With one finger on the motor pinion notice if the jack shaft gear moves while the pinion remains stationary If the pinion moves with the jack shaft gear so there is no backlash go to the section for Drum End Play Adjustment Lens JACKSHAFT GEAR By MOTOR Y MOTOR PINION If the Y motor pinion remains stationary so there is backlash locate the two Phillips head screws Only one screw is visible Loosen these screws which hold the Y motor bracket against the side plate Apply light pressure upward to tighten the mesh of the jack shaft gear and the Y motor pinion CAUTION Forcing the jack shaft gear and Y motor pinion to mesh too tightly can cause the jack shaft gear to wear prematurely If you adjust the mesh too loosely poor letter quality will result However it is safer to tighten the mesh gradually cut a test plot then tighten again than to adjust the mesh too tightly While holding the motor bracket in place tighten the two bracket screws Turn the plotter power on Load
32. ng sequence occurs 1 GSx S operation stops immediately 2 The current job is cleared All other jobs in the queue remain intact 3 The GSx returns to off line status as at power up gt To clear an error signal Press the RESET key to clear an error signal steady tone and flashing lights after a power up or plotting failure See the Error Conditions section gt To access diagnostics Hold the RESET key at power up to access additional diagnostics See the Special Diagnostics section 31 Chapter 7 Special Diagnostics In addition to the self check tests that are part of the power up sequence the GSx S plotter can perform other special diagnostics The steps to access these diagnostics and their functions are outlined below gt To access special diagnostics 1 Hold down the RESET key during power up 2 When a steady tone sounds release the RESET key There will be two beeps followed by three beeps as the self check tests are completed Then the lights above the RUN CONT and RUN SINGLE keys will alternate These alternating lights mean that RESET was held at power up and that a special diagnostic can now be performed A Access one of the special diagnostics described next by pressing the slew key noted in the description kr Note Only one special diagnostic can be accessed at each power up sequence To access another diagnostic turn the plotter power off and then on again as described above
33. ommunication Darameterg s in esesssesenisssesisseieersi iseen Seienn ii seene isare o eie eeii soosse sesiis 9 POWeer EOE E E E E S E E N E E E A EE E 10 Power Up Sequences iiine e o E Ta e a a ea den ten bea telomeric Gis 10 Chapter 3 Setup scot A eee ee ee ee re ae 11 Plotter SelectiOricxi sis ee SA Eege ES aL I i Es ee IE 11 Se lo De ie EE 13 Delete de ES Rr I a a a a a aa 13 Assign De ta lt Plotter E 14 Chapter 4 Materials and Tools s s csssssssseerseessesnensnsneeeeensensneneneneneneneneneneeeeeeneneneneans 15 Materials stinnen a a Ee a a a a bene baie 15 errereen D E I ELE AIE ee E E EAE EE 18 Chapter 5 Tools and tool handling sssssssscseessssssesneneneeeeensensneneneeeenenenensneneeeneenenenennaes 20 Dag A E O A TS 20 AKE IM m alo EE 20 Pen Hold rand Penson oante os R EEA NR a A ts eats BA I Bee ety a ed 21 Knife Holder and Blad ES a a EE 23 Chapter 6 personne Seele eege 26 POWeE SU pics teen reiege eet 26 Bron Patiel s i xsvsie Ser e EE ob ved aks takes AE E CaRUALE ES pantie Pet et 26 Chapter 7 Special Diagnostics sssssssssesssseeseseseeerereeeeeseseseseseseseseneneneneneneeenenenenenenenens 31 DiagmOstic Coon e ir E Seege deene 31 Chapter 8 Error Conditions 2 25 052 cece Se E 34 Chapter 9 Maintemannce sscscssssssssssseeneceeessensnenreesssnsneneneneeesenseneneneneacenenenenseneeeeesneneneraes 36 Cleaning and Lubrication EEN 36 Buse Replacements lt s2
34. return to the initial off line status 35 Error Codes The error code numbers and suggested operator responses are listed below Error code numbers are also listed on the User Reference Card Error Number Description Operator Response 1 Program checksum Try power up again failure RAM memory failure Try power up again RS 232 test failure Try power up again 4 Illegal plot data Check plot data command resubmit job 5 Corrupt data Check plot data resubmit job Buffer overflow Contact Gerber Field Service 7 UART error Only occurs as part of self test try power up again Z axes lock time out Power up again holding RESET key Z axis error Turn off system check connectors 10 Theta home failure Turn off system check connectors Error code occurs in Special Diagnostic mode if axes remain locked more than 30 minutes If the plotter consistently fails the self check tests contact Gerber Field Service Department at 800 828 5406 or fax at 860 871 3862 36 Chapter 9 Maintenance This section includes instructions for routine cleaning and lubrication fuse replacement and adjustments to keep the GSx plotter in good working order Cleaning and Lubrication Routine cleaning and lubrication should be done monthly or after every 160 hours of use whichever occurs first Isopropyl alcohol should be used to clean dirty parts Note When alcohol is used lubricate the parts immediately to prevent co
35. rrosion Use light oil such as 3 in 1 Oil for all lubrication except as noted Tool Holders AND Carriage Spindle BORE Y Note The spindle bore should be cleaned daily A CAUTION Do not use oil to lubricate tool holders or spindle bore There is a very close fit between the pen knife and pounce wheel holders and the carriage spindle bore Any dirt or build up in the bore or on the tool holder restricts motion and can produce inconsistent results 1 Once a day clean the spindle bore and tool holders with isopropyl alcohol using a clean dry lint free cloth on the tool holders and a clean dry cotton swab in the bore 2 Wipe the tool spindle with a soft lint free dry cloth Dust hair silicon and other debris can greatly affect tool performance and letter quality 37 Carriage and Ball Bushing 1 Use a lint free cloth and alcohol to clean any dust or debris from the front way drive shaft cam shaft and rear way Rotate the cam shaft and move the carriage assembly for access to the entire length of these shafts FRONT way CAM SHAFT j NEAR WAY 2 The rear way and front way should be given a light coat of oil This is best done by applying with a lint free cloth Sprockets AND Bail Arms 1 Inspect the teeth of the drum sprockets for adhesive buildup from the use of vinyl films 2 Usea small stiff brush such as a toothbrush dipped in alcohol to clean the sprockets 38 A After using alcohol to cl
36. rt GS15Plus COMI GS750 GS750Plus com2 GSx15 DG Bus GX4 15 GX4 15GS GX4 30 GX4 30G5 HPGL_15 Installed Plotter R outers Preference GS 15Plus 1 COM1 Deltas i enVision375 1 COM1 Gees GS750Plus 1 COM1 Odyssey48P 1 COM1 4 Click the Com Port to which the plotter is connected Com 1 through 7 in the ports box Click Add An Add Name Device dialog box opens Read the on line instructions then click OK Add Name Device You can type a name for this device or you can use the name supplied below When you have finished click OK The name must be unique within the installed list Note After installing the device you should check to make sure you have ICC profiles installed for this device This can be checked using the Profile Manager Device Name GSX15Plus 2 Select GSx15 HS in the Installed Plotter Router s box then click Preference Note The default plotter is noted by an asterick to the left name in the installed plotter list box 7 Click Close You will return to GQMgr 8 13 The GSx15 plotter can now be accessed through OMEGA Add Plotters Multiple plotters can be added to your system They must be added one by one 1 2 3 A zt Click the plotter you wish to add from the plotters list box Click the port it will be connected to Click Add The highlighted plotter is added to the Installed Plotter Router s dia
37. sttecsiercet sccess sibs erneierter che enee eelster eet 38 Chapter 10 Plotter Adjustment ccssssssseressssssnenensneeeeeneenenenenrenenenenensneneeeseenenenennaes 40 Troubleshooting Guides sur urea esoe perder ee ease evaneas Eege 40 Z Axis Tool Height Adiustment ue 42 XK AXIS Belt AGjUStMen EE 45 Y Axis Backlash Adjustment cccccccccsccecesetesesesesnsnenesescsesescecesesesesesesesnansnsnessscseseeceeeenenesesesesnananey 48 Drum End Play Adjustment EEN 50 EE 53 Chapter 1 Introduction Description The G f is a state of the art 15 inch 38 1 cm plotter designed for use with the OMEGA system and other sign design systems Note When the GSx S is used with other sign design systems contact the system manufacturer to obtain a driver for the GSx Performance The GSx is designed to precisely register graphics up to 50 yards 45 7 meters long using carbide blades for crisp sharp cuts It cuts up to 25 faster than comparable plotters for rapid cutting of all but the most demanding materials such as sandblast stencil Gerber s exclusive Corner Correcting Technology assures sharp easy to weed corners Able to handle complex jobs the GSx cuts at 4 7 inches 11 9 cm per second on a straight line When used with OMEGA the GSx S uses the Plot Spooler feature to receive and plot files while the operator continues to design at the system Convenience The GSx s has many features
38. ter CER SCREWS 5 Pull the front cover upwards and at the same time pull one side away from the plotter frame Be careful not to lift the cover so high that the front cable disconnects Pivot the front cover to the side of the plotter 6 Locate the X belt Press gently on the belt There should be little or no spring If the belt is loose or springy go to Step 7 7 Ifthe X motor belt requires adjustment locate the four X motor mounting screws Phillips head screws Loosen these screws which hold the X motor bracket against the standoffs on the side plate 8 Pull the motor up until the belt becomes tight T X MOTOR r X MOTOR MOUNTING SCREWS x MOTOR MOUNTING SCREWS 46 10 11 12 13 47 Tighten the four screws Turn on power at the plotter Load viny in the plotter and install the knife holder Select AXIS SWAP mode and cut a test plot If symptoms persist repeat the Adjustment Procedure Replace the front cover 48 Y Axis Backlash Adjustment Symptoms Text cut in NORMAL mode has closure problems Objective To adjust the mesh of the jack shaft gear with the Y motor pinion to produce good letter quality in NORMAL mode Adjustment Procedure 1 Turn the plotter power off 2 Remove all tools and material from the plotter 3 To remove the front cover lay the GSx on its side and remove the 2 Phillips head screws on the bottom edge closest to the front of the plotter The
39. ter on its right side Do not use the way Shaft to lift or turn the plotter Locate the Z motor collar clamp between the sensor disk and the drive motor at the end of the cam shaft Use the Allen wrench to ensure that the set screw in the collar clamp is tightened securely CAM SHAFT SENSO DIRE 8 OTOA Replace the rear cover Replace the rear cover Load paper in the plotter Run a multiple line test plot If symptoms persist turn the plotter power off Rotate the cam shaft by hand until the lift fork is at its lowest position Continue to rotate the cam shaft in the same direction Do this until the lift fork starts to lift upward from the spindle Then rotate the cam shaft back until it is approximately halfway between the highest and lowest positions At its lowest position the lift fork should touch the top of the spindle If the lift fork appears to be adjusted correctly go to step 17 If the lift fork does not touch the top of the spindle or if it does not lift up when the cam shaft is rotated to either side locate the screw in the center of the adjustment pad 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 44 PHILLPS HEAD SCREW CAM SHAFT ADJUST MENT PAD Loosen the screw in the center of the adjustment pad with a Phillips head screwdriver Note If the lift fork does not touch the top of the spindle slide the adjustment pad upward If the lift fork remains touching the spindle when you
40. that make it easy and convenient to use Accepts any standard Gerber materials in 15 inch wide rolls Draws cuts and pounces up to 12 75 inches 32 4 cm high Using the OMEGA system Panel feature the GSx can cut text or graphics in strips up to 96 feet 29 3 meters long and 12 75 inches 32 4 cm wide Adjustable tool force for uniform cutting with the turn of a dial Stepper motor drive for consistent performance and easy maintenance On board 4K buffer in addition to OMEGA buffers Quick installation Simple to use keypad requires minimum training Support Information If you require assistance please contact your Gerber distributor or contact the Gerber Technical Support fax 860 871 3862 phone 800 828 5406 EES gspservice gspinc com a www gspinc com About This Manual This manual explains the installation and operation of the GSx plotter It assumes the operator is familiar with the OMEGA software system It tells you how to assemble install operate and maintain your GSx l Pus as follows The Introduction provides information about the GSx and a list of contents of the shipping crates Installation contains instructions for plotter assembly and connection to OMEGA Set Up contains instructions for managing plotters Materials and Tools gives information about material loading the vinyl and use of the tool force dial Tools and Tool Handling disc
41. the lights over the RUN keys flash and one additional beep sounds A When the self check is complete the lights blink and the plotter beeps The plotter beeps and goes off line Only the power light remains on This is the initial setting at power up Note Rapid continuous beeping and flashing lights may signal a self check error See the Error Conditions section for more information 11 Chapter 3 Set up After connecting the plotter to OMEGA you will use the GQMer program in OMEGA to make the GSx15 accessible When using the GSx15 with sign design systems other than OMEGA contact the system manufacturer to obtain a driver for the GSx15 S installation instructions and setup information Plotter Selection 1 Open GQMgr Gerber Scientific Products GOQMer File View Pause Resume Info Terminate DoNext Install Help bl ur x Dm on LPT1 GerberEDGE2 Idle 172 20 210 58 GerberEDGE_FX 1 Idle 172 20 150 50 GerberMAXX2 1 Idle COM1 enVision375 1 Idle 9600 n 8 1 COM1 Odyssey48xP 1 Idle 57600 n 8 1 COM1 GS750Plus 1 Idle 9600 n 8 1 1 GSKI5Plus 1 Idle 9600 n 8 1 2 Click Install in the drop down menu select plotter The Add or Delete Plotter Router s dialog box opens 3 Click the GSx15 in Available Plotter Router s to highlight it zt 12 Add or Delete Plotter Router s Local Remote Available Plotter Router s on local system GS15 E Local Po
42. to use the slew keys on the plotter It is best to unroll more than enough material rather than just enough in case your estimate is not accurate You may also pull material from the roll by hand This may be the simplest method if you are plotting relatively small jobs When you have advanced enough material for the job feed it back through the plotter or otherwise position it appropriately according to the tool start position selected from OMEGA If you have a large quantity of material piling up on the table be sure to arrange the material in loose accordion folds so it can feed easily Make sure the material is positioned to feed straight into the plotter rather than at an angle 18 Tool Force Dial The tool force dial on the front of the housing indicates the tool force setting and the amount of tool force or pressure that is applied to the tool during operation This pressure ensures uniform cuts and pen lines Tool force can be adjusted by turning the small knob on the end of the tool force housing as shown in the illustration below Settings The Plotter User Reference Card at the end of this manual lists approximate tool force settings Be sure to refer to this list of settings when changing materials or applications Below are some initial suggestions For drawing start with a tool force setting of about 5 If your pen does not make a clear dark line you may wish to increase the tool force setting When cutt
43. usses procedures on using and replacing the pen knives and pounce wheel Operation provides information about plotter operation and slew key functions Special Diagnostics presents examples and instructions for diagnostic tests Error Conditions lists common error conditions and corrective procedures Service and Maintenance provides cleaning lubricating and fuse replacement instructions Plotter Adjustments includes a troubleshooting guide as well as symptoms of plotter adjustment problems Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual A kr Note A note contains important information which could affect successful completion of a task A CAUTION A caution statement contains information which if not observed could result in damage to the equipment AN WARNING A warning statement contains information which if not observed could result in personal injury Package Contents This section lists the contents of the GSx the GSx S plotter inspect all items for damage that may have occurred during shipping Report any damage to your dealer at once Save all packaging materials in case it becomes necessary to transport the plotter at a future date plus shipping container As you unpack The GSx S package contains the following GSx plotter assembly 1 User s Manual Roll holder Warranty card Plotter power cord Service contract 10 foot RS 232 cable
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