User Guide Ioline 300/350HF System
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1. ll et a ATTN ITN OTT Adhesive Blade Shee Material _ Figure 26 When the blade is properly ex posed it lightly scores the backing Press the Start Stop button on the front panel until the LED is red Move the carriage until the blade is near the right edge of the material Press the Test Cut key for one second The 300 350HF will cut a test cut pattern Because the blade is just barely exposed the mate rial will not cut or should only be lightly scored at this point 40 loline 300 350HF System User Guide 5 Turn the foot 1 8 turn upward clockwise from below Press the Test Cut key The machine will create the next test cut to the left of the previous test 6 Continue increasing the blade exposure and making test cuts When the blade is properly exposed the test design should completely weed separate from the surrounding material and the blade should lightly score the adhesive sheet Force Adjustment Every type of material requires different cutting force Adjust blade exposure before setting force See instructions above 1 Turn the Force knob down slightly from maximum about one mark and repeat the test cut Use full force if the test cut is not complete 2 If the test cut is complete turn the Force down again and repeat the test cut Continue until the cut is incomplete This indicates that there is not enough force to push the exposed blade fully into th2. LOLINE 300 350HF SYSTEM USER NOTICE Trademarks Ioline is a trademark of Ioline Corporation Other product names logos designs titles words or phrases mentioned within this publication may be trademarks service marks or trade names of Ioline Corpora tion or other entities and may be registered in certain jurisdictions including internationally Ioline Disclaimer IOLINE CORPORATION PROVIDES THIS MANUAL AS IS WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OR MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IN NO EVENT SHALL IOLINE ITS DIRECTORS OFFICERS EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS LOSS OF BUSINESS LOSS OF USE OR DATA INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE EVEN IF IOLINE HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT Limit of Liability Statement It is the responsibility of the operator of the cutter to monitor the performance of the cutter and main tain it in proper working condition by following the instructions in this Quick Start Guide and the 300 350HF System User Guide It is the responsibility of the operator of the cutter to follow all safety precau tions and warnings that are described in this User Guide Ioline Corporation is not responsible for injuries that may oc
3. 22 loline 300 350HF System User Guide This page intentionally left blank An overview of the complete setup procedure is described in detail in the 300 350HF System Quick Start Guide You ll find the Guide on the CD ROM in the Accessory Kit 300 350HF System Assembly Unpack the Cutter 1 Inspect the outside of the box for damage 2 This procedure requires two people Carefully remove the cutter from the box and place it on a flat stable surface Save all packing materials and the box Check the Packing List to ensure that all accessories are present 3 Locate and remove the four shipping screws holding each cor ner of the table assembly See Figure 4 for the location of the table assembly shipping screws Install Software amp Manuals Follow the directions in the 301 Software User Guide to install the Ioline Control Center 301 Software Acrobat Reader and all manuals Connect cutter to Computer Refer to the 300 350HF System Quick Start Guide You will need to select a USB or serial connection and install the 301 hardlock key dongle CHAPTER 2 Assembly amp Setup CAUTION Do not lift the cutter by the tray the dust cover or the carriage rail This may cause permanent damage Use the bottom surfaces of the cutter to lift or move the machine CAUTION The 300 and 350HF Systems are heavy and could cause injury if they fall A minimum of two people are required to safely unpac
4. EE pai E a ie Menay Buiter i Bena poan Stabe e PS pP I Figure 19 Display Menu Plotter Settings Replaces all of the displayed values with the current settings stored in the plotter Factory Defaults Restores factory defaults for all displayed values A dialog box will appear that allows these values to be sent to the plotter ROM Version Displays the current ROM version installed in the plotter Memory Buffer Displays the amount of buffer memory on the logic board This value should be 1024 K 1 Meg Blade Holder Status Displays whether or not the blade holder is installed Motor Voltage Displays the voltage of the motors that are installed in the cutter This option will only work with ROM version 106882 r0 and higher Options Joline JS0HF Control Cerntes Ele Sehp Diray Ostons Cable Test Heb Figure 20 Options Menu Filtering Displays the filtering dialog window Some files don t produce qual ity curves and line structure Enabling the filtering option helps to smooth out some of these lines HP GL Setting Allows the cutter to switch between HPGL 7475 Lower Left and HPGL 7596 Center origin Install New Firmware version 1 Turn the cutter on and wait for it to initialize Press Set Origin The light on the keypad will turn Green 2 Copy the file that was sent to you by Ioline Tech Support or downloaded off the Ioline web site to the hard driv
5. Font Refers to the style and width of a particular design of letters numbers and symbols such as Helvetica Bold or Times Roman Force In cutting the downward pressure exerted on a pen or blade tip to ease cutting through materi als Additional force can be added by adjusting the Control Center Force settings and updating the cut ter Increasing the force will darken pen lines or aid in cutting thicker materials like tag board H HP GL Setting The cutter supports three industry standard cutter languages HPGL 7475 HPGL 7596 and DM PL Most design software uses DM PL or HPGL 7475 which have a lower left origin DM PL cannot be selected in the Control Center because the cutter will automatically recognize it HPGL 7596 uses a center origin so cutting begins at the center of the intended cutting area K Keypad Panel on the right side of the machine where primary plotter functions are accessible Also called the Control Panel 62 loline 300 350HF System User Guide M Mil Thousandths of an inch or milliinches For example 75 mils is the same as 075 inches 1 mil is equal to 025mm Minimum Angle This is the minimum angle for which the machine will perform a blade steering arc O Offset The distance the tip of the blade trails be hind the center of the blade Origin Place marking the zero 0 coordinate on the X or Y axes Used as a starting reference by cut ters for pen or blade paths Ove
6. TESE isian a EE E A O A E EAA OAE A 34 FACIDS aae N E A AEEA ENON 35 Cutting C ttine Material acct casa eth cts sce desc ada tae cecsbactuncane A A ace ach E 37 Loading thetMatenial siisii e n cet eae eA a a eee 37 CHAPTER 5 CHAPTER 6 GLOSSARY INDEX Installing a Blade and the Blade Foot ou ssessscesseesceccsscesssssccssececsesscsssesscsssersceeses 38 Installing a Blade Holder or Pen ou esssecsesesscersscsscesscecsssscesescsccssecscsessceseesscessersceeses 38 Adjusting Blade Exposure and Force oui esessssscecssssseccscsccesscesssssceseececsesscsssessceseessconses 39 Sending a Cut Plot File to the Cutter 0 cssscsssesscecsssesecesceccesscesescsccesecessesscsseesees 40 PACS CUNE amanie hae is anes eens ete ese isi elas dl neicntans 4l Suggested Setting S muotin a a a a A 42 Speed amp 0 el RR N N E a 42 Advanced Cutting coenrocusan iu tach earestean estan es eaceseeceeanametnsenee 43 KISS CUCEING ALIN S SAVON iien e sek E ee a eer heen ein tea lia lashed 43 Prepare tO Cll ten were renee nbn te ae tre eee cer mC e ee ee rete eee Tat te 43 SSRIS CCUG TIS sede fun bisa eae eters O alla eee eat eens 43 Send second CUE TIS raaro r E 45 Communication Testing sissies cis r E EEE 46 COOMMUPICATION ICSE noin E A E EA T N 46 Testing for a Faulty Cutter Serial Port essesessessssesessesesessosesesessesesssseseseseosesessssesessesese 46 Testing for a Faulty Computer Serial Port sesessessesessssesessssesesessore
7. 60 xiii xiv This page intentionally left blank Please read these safety guidelines before beginning operation of the Ioline 300 350HF Cutter The cutter uses a very sharp blade when cut ting The parts can move quickly Always observe the following safety precautions Keep your body away from the front of the cutter The tray moves freely in this space while the cutter is in operation Posi tion the back of the cutter at least 9 inches away from any wall or objects to permit free movement of the tray Do not try to repair the machine without factory authorization Only qualified service personnel should attempt any disas sembly or access to internal components If external mechanical adjustments are necessary turn off the cutter and disconnect it from all power sources both the computer and the wall outlet Be careful with hair jewelry or loose clothing near the machine to prevent them from becoming caught in the mechanical parts Never move the carriage the part that carries the blade holder or the tray by hand while the power is on Use the Arrow keys Keep hands away from the carriage when the cutter is in operation Use caution when changing a blade in the blade holder See In stalling a Blade amp Blade foot for the recommended procedure Take extreme care when handling the blades They are sharp and could cause injury if mishandled Although the blades are made of a hard material they are brittle and can br
8. To repeat a cut move the pen or blade to a new position with the Ar row keys before pressing the Repeat key Repeat will 1 Cut the last sent file unless the Set Origin key is pressed and a new file is sent to the cutter or until you change settings in the Control Center with the Update Display function 2 If cut files are sent without first resetting the origin they will be continuously stored in memory as if they were one file This allows the user to repeat cut multiple files as a single group In this case pressing the Repeat button will cut all files sent since the last origin was set so long as the buffer size is not ex ceeded When the 1 megabyte buffer size overflows the Repeat function is disabled to prevent the system from potentially cut ting partial files 28 loline 300 350HF System User Guide To avoid communication port conflicts do not simultaneously run more than one application that is communicating with the cutter Certain design software programs override Control Center settings Use the Update Display button before and after a cut is complet ed to verify which program con trols the settings If the settings change use the design software to modify cutting parameters The loline Control Center The Ioline Control Center is a utility program that does three things m Allows adjustment of settings to tailor output from the computer mE Allows a completed cut file to be sent to the cutt
9. Verify that the cutter is connected to the selected port and that the cable connecting the computer to the cutter is not faulty port setup and try again Chapter 5 Repair amp Maintenance 55 L E D Codes Buffer overflow Perform cutter reset as outlined in 300 us 350HF Service Manual Jt Second 2 Communications problems 2 Perform communication test as outlined pause then i g P reer 3 Defective RS 232 chip in Chapter 4 3 Replace the RS 232 chip Outdated firmware Check the Firmware version install firm 3 Second ware if needed Contact loline Tech Support pause then repeat Plotter language syntax error The file being sent to the cutter is not writ Constantly ten in the language that the cutter expected Repeating Open the loline Control Center and run a test file If the error doesn t happen again check the original file for problems Carriage Y Axis jam Check to make sure the carriage moves 3 Second side to side freely and remove all objects pause then causing the jam to occur repeat Table X Axis jam Check to make sure the tray moves in and 3 Second out freely and remove any objects causing pause then the jam to occur repeat Logic board error Call loline Customer Service 2 Red Flash 2 Green Flash repeat o Solid GREEN Light Emitting Diode LED on the keypad Blinking GREEN Light Emitting Diode LED on the keypad Blinking RED Light Emitting Diode LED on the ke
10. drag damage the pen or blade tear the material or cut through the adhesive sheet Chapter 3 Cutter Functions 27 Test Cut Use the Test Cut button to cut a test pattern every time you change fabric type and adjust the force and blade exposure accordingly Test cuts are also handy for checking and if necessary adjust ing Blade Offset and Overcut settings made in the Control Center See the Control Center in the next section for details on blade offset and overcut 1 Make sure that material is loaded in the cutter that the blade holder is properly installed in the carriage Position the blade over the material near the right side of the cutter 2 Check for the red light Press the Start Stop key if it is not on Press the Test Cut key for one second The plotter will cut a small test pattern consisting of a circle within a square 4 Adjust the force and blade exposure up or down with the Force knob and the blade foot Repeat the test cut until the desired line quality is obtained See Cutting Material later in this manual for details on adjusting force and blade exposure 5 Successive test cuts are automatically aligned to the left of the last test cut 6 Ifthe Test Cut key is pressed for three seconds the plotter will cut a 1 9 in x 7 1 in pattern the Ioline Logo Repeat The Repeat key generates one copy of the most recently cut file The cutter must be in Stop Mode red LED to activate Repeat
11. move the table back and forth while the Left amp Right Arrow keys move the carriage side to side Press the Down Arrow key to move the table forward Loosen the thumb screws remove the tray from the machine and place it on a flat surface Pull the backing paper off one side of a sticky sheet see note in margin and align the sheet within the area marked by engraved corner guides on front top surface of the tray Peel off the remaining protective cover sheet from the adhesive sheet Note Keep this cover sheet clean and reapply it at the end of the day to protect the adhesive surface from dust fibers and air Doing so will extend the life of the adhesive sheet Felt and other materials leave heavy fiber residue on the sheet over time You can gently wash the sheet with warm soapy water and let it air dry to remove the filaments and help extend its useful life Put a corner of the material you wish to cut over a corner of the adhesive surface and gently press it down working from one end to the other and pushing out any bubbles as you go See caution in margin Replace the removable tray in the table assembly and retighten the thumb screws Locate the blade holder in the Accessory Kit CHAPTER 4 Cutting CAUTION To prevent the tray from warping and to assure continued cut quality al ways place the tray on a flat even surface before pressing material down on the sticky sheet Light tack sticky sheets have
12. 0 Figure 31 Figure 32 Figure 33 Figure 34 Figure 35 Display TSI sacs sae acl c el giana resale Dx haar ie aR 32 Options SIU seisccsectede ses ccersecer ected cecseecsuere ease ceeteacecatensonsecaltnens nee tecate cesarean 33 Options Menu Calibrations sei ia lucene a a a 34 Options Menu Tes xcasencsdscehssosescuceens dessa hexs siesta e a expense araenses canes 34 PHS UDG EM ss actssvegussc acca ese epcoece est T AAEE 35 Installing the blade and blade foot ou esssssssssecesesescecescececesescscesesescceneeesceees 38 Blade holder in the carriage jaw cssssssssscesssscecessssseecsscececescscsceeesesceceeeeeeceees 39 When the blade is properly exposed it lightly scores the backing 39 Suggested settings by material type 0 0 cssssscessssscecescececescecececeecececeeeeceeseeeses 42 301 Software Main Window rnise anaE A A EA 43 301 Design Setup Window nonora a ANAS 44 Cleaning the traverse extrusion cccscscsssscscecssssssceesssscesscsssscsssesseessesssscessesees 49 A clean blade holder and the blade after cutting several sheets of twill 50 Right side black Philips head Cover screws sssssssseseseceeseseceeeseeceeeseeeeeeeeees 5 Left side black Philips head Cover SCrEWS esssssssecesseseceesestseessceceeeeeeeeeeeeees 5 Removing the right COVER scsssssssssssecesecsssenssceosscesesetseasersassceorscensasensacersacers 5 Turn the cutter over and support the tray with the
13. Cancel 41 Carriage xvi Carriage PCB xix Carriage Ribbon Cable Connection xviii Carriage wheels 49 Cleaning procedures 49 50 Communication Computer Port Test 34 Plotter Port Test 34 Serial 23 31 34 46 53 62 Serial Test 34 Testing 46 USB xvi 23 COM port xx 32 46 47 Computer 59 Computer Port Test 34 Control Center x xii xiii 21 23 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 33 35 37 39 40 41 46 47 54 55 61 Diagnostic tests 28 46 Main Menu 28 Menu Bar 29 31 About 35 Blade Holder Status 32 Calibrate Plotter 34 Calibration 34 Com Port Setup 32 Computer Port Test 34 Contents 35 Display 32 Exit 31 Factory Defaults 32 File 31 Filtering 33 Help 35 HP GL Setting 33 Memory Buffer 32 Motor Voltage 32 Open Settings File 31 Options 33 Plotter Port Test 34 Plotter Settings 32 Plotter Setup 32 ROM Version 32 Save Settings As 3 Send Cut Plot File 31 Serial Test 34 Setup 31 Test 34 Screen Menu xii 29 31 Screen Menu options 29 30 Acceleration 29 Blade Offset 30 Blade Overcut 30 Blade Steering Arc 30 Force 30 Measurement Units 29 Minimum Angle 30 Panel Size 29 Scale 29 Send Settings to Cutter Permanent 29 Send Settings to Cutter Temporary 29 Up Down Delays 30 Update Display 29 Send Settings 29 Setup Screen x 28 Control panel 61 See also Keypad Cooling fan xix Coordinate 6l CorelIDRAW 21 26 Customer Service 57 58 Contact information 58 Cut Sheet 61 Cutter functions 25 36 Cutti
14. The machine is now in Test Mode 4 If testing the serial COM port press the Start Stop key on the cutter and verify that the handshake line CTS status displayed on the computer screen toggles ON OFF Leave the handshake line ON This is not necessary for the parallel LPT port 5 Press the Repeat key to switch the cutter into Echo Mode The green light will come on 6 Press a key on the computer and verify that the character trans mitted equals the character received If the characters match then the connection between the cutter and computer is work ing properly 7 Select Exit after the communication test is complete 8 Turn off the cutter at the end of the test to exit Test Mode If the results in Step 6 indicated a character mismatch try the next test below to diagnose further Testing for a Faulty Cutter Serial Port The diagnostic module is required for this test 1 Connect the diagnostic module directly to the cutter COM port bottom 2 From the Control Center Main Menu select Test Plotter Port Test 3 Turn on the cutter while holding down the Test Cut key on the keypad Hold down the Test Cut key until the cutter beeps and the light flashes three times The cutter is now in Test Mode 4 Press any Arrow key on the keypad to transmit and receive characters Verify that the cutter beeps 5 Turn off the cutter at the end of the test This will exit Test Mode If this test fails the cutter port is faul
15. a stronger adhesive bond on one side to help prevent slippage during cutting To install peel back the protective paper and feel each side Place the stickiest side of the sheet down on the tray CAUTION Make sure the material does not extend beyond the edge of the table where it could get caught in the cutter DO NOT CUT REGULAR PAPER as it will stick permanently to the adhesive surface Always test a small piece or corner of your materials on the sticky sheet to verify the bond is neither overly strong nor overly loose Change to a different tack sticky sheet if necessary By their very nature materials with loose fibers such as felt reduce the life of sticky sheets 38 loline 300 350HF System User Guide CAUTION Blades are very sharp Y To avoid injury exercise extreme caution when inserting the blade into the blade holder To prevent damage to the blade do not press the blade down on a hard surface when inserting it in the blade holder Installing a Blade and the Blade Foot A blade and a blade holder are included in the Accessory Kit To install the blade and blade foot 1 Remove the foot from the assembly by unscrewing it counter clockwise Slide the blade into the hole in the blade holder until it bottoms out The blade should spin freely Notice the pin on the op posite side of the blade holder it should be sticking out about 3 16 inch Screw the foot onto the blade h
16. achine carefully package the equipment in its original container or packaging equivalent You may purchase shipping containers from Ioline by contacting Ioline Customer Service Ioline is not responsible for any damage due to inadequate or improper packaging 2 Carefully wrap and secure all items in the shipping container to prevent damage Seal the container and note the RMA number near the address block 58 loline 300 350HF System User Guide 3 Ship the container using FED EX or another approved carrier COD shipments ARE NOT ACCEPTED An Ioline representa tive will contact you prior to the start of work with an estimate of repair cost All repairs are warranted for 90 days Customer Service Ioline Corporation is committed to providing quality service and support to our customers If you need assistance with an Ioline prod uct contact your local dealer or Ioline authorized service center You may also contact Ioline Customer Service Department Monday through Friday 7 00 A M 5 00 P M U S Pacific Time Voice 1 425 398 8282 Fax 1 425 398 8383 support ioline com www ioline com Your Comments Are Requested Ioline Corporation is interested in comments on our documentation and products Please send corrections or suggestions to loline Corporation 14140 NE 200th Street Woodinville WA 98072 USA Voice 425 398 8282 Fax 1 425 398 8383 info ioline com www ioline com This User Guide is provided for informational p
17. acking C Sants Thermal fok asm as aegre i0 izo o Easier O O sms o foose fos OO oo fo Conon ims faos degree fos oo po Fer Wihouebackng osmi fao degree fos fioo fso Soft Fer without backing 37 mis 30 degree fos fioo fso Soft Fete With Bacang 26mis 30er fos fioo fo light Canvas OO Siem fos aeree fos O io o fso Sreten Knit abe fiom faoaegee fos oo fno C E E ideal Stena OFBoard d IT mils fas degree io O fso o fso senam O O Sims o feer io ooo o o ooo Neon Mask O fems fos aeree fio OO fso foo Transparency Fim O sms aege o o o ooo Figure 27 Suggested settings by material type Advanced Cutting Kiss cutting a time saver Stacked sheets of material can be kiss cut one layer at a time to create a single piece leaving only one integrated graphic and one Placement stitch to sew Typically the upper material layer s has a pressure sensitive backside which adheres to the layer s below After the top most layer is cut the excess material on that layer is weeded so that the next layer down is accessible After the bottom most layer is cut the design weeds as one piece Prepare to Cut 1 Place bottom material layer onto adhesive sheet and smooth out any air bubbles Place and smooth the foreground material on top of the background material sticky side is down 2 Load blade holder into carriage jaw 3 Adjust the blade and blade holder using the test cut procedure described earlier in this
18. apparel industry for cutting patterns and stencils Throughput The speed at which a cutter completes a job Represents the ability to process information and produce an image V Vector In computerized cutting a line segment between two coordinates on which a pen or blade path can be created for cutting W Weeding Process of pulling extraneous material away from a cut design leaving only the sections representing the intended design X X Axis Theoretical horizontal line providing a lengthwise reference point for cutters Associated with Table movement on the cutter Y Y Axis Theoretical vertical line providing a longi tudinal reference point for cutters Associated with carriage movement on the cutter Symbols 100 21 DAT 21 EXP 21 EXT 21 301 Software 21 23 A Acceleration 29 33 42 61 Accessory Kit 23 Acrobat Reader 23 Adhesive Sheet xvi Adobe Illustrator 21 Appiqu 21 Arc 6l Arrow keys xv 25 26 27 37 41 43 Assembly 23 Axis 6l B Barudan 21 Belt T Connector xix Belt Tensioner Assembly xviii Blade 6l Bevel 6l Installing 38 Type 42 Blade exposure 27 39 40 Adjusting 39 Blade holder xiii xix xx 32 38 50 Cleaning 50 Foot xx Installing 38 Thumb Screw xix INDEX Blade Jaw xix Blade offset 27 30 33 6l Blade Overcut 30 Default setting 30 Blade Removal Pin xx Blade Steering Arc xii 30 61 Buffer size 27 C Calibration xii 33 34
19. avel through thicker material that produce more drag between the blade and the medium Blade Offset The distance the blade tip trails be hind the center of the blade Blade Steering Arc The arc followed by the center of the blade as it rotates around the fixed tip This is used to align the blade in the direction of the next vector so no tearing occurs C Control Panel Panel on the right side of the ma chine where primary plotter functions are accessible Also called the Keypad Coordinate A point that can be referenced by its position on the X or Y axes of a cutter The use of line or arc segments to connect coordinates creates paths for pens and knives to follow when cutting Cut Sheet A single piece of material that is loaded into the cutter GLOSSARY D DM PL Programming instructions language used to connect a cutter with a computer DM PL is used in the plotter drivers of some design programs F File Name Extensions In MS DOS and Windows based programs the three letters after the period in a file name In cut files the three letters denote a file type such as the vector and bitmap based Encapsu lated Postscript EPS and the vector based Hewlett Packard Graphics Language PLT Flange The projecting rim around the edge that holds the pen or blade holder to the tool carriage The cutter automatically recognizes when a pen or blade is installed and changes cutting parameters accordingly
20. be moved with the keypad Arrow keys Press the Start Stop key The keypad LED will change from red to green and the system will resume cutting at the point where the blade was positioned before you put the machine in Stop Mode Canceling a Cut 1 Press the Start Stop key to place the cutter in Stop Mode red LED If using the Control Center software click on the Abort button in the Send File window From third party design software refer to the design software manual or consult the software dealer to determine how to cancel the cut Note If this step is skipped the cut will continue when a new origin is set Press the Set Origin key to erase the last file from the cutter s memory 42 loline 300 350HF System User Guide Suggested Settings There are many variables that affect cutter output quality Ioline recommends using low force and speed settings when making initial test cuts Gradually increase these settings to determine optimal val ues for the material Figure 27 lists settings for a variety of material types Force values are provided as starting reference only Optimal settings may vary due to manufacturer color age and temperature of the material Speed amp Force Settings relate to a clock Material Thickness Blade Acceleration Speed Force Stahl s Tackle Twill 16 mils 30 45 degree 5 00 with heat sensitive backing Stahl s Tackle twil 16 mils 30 45 degree 5 00 with Pressure sensitive b
21. chapter 4 Once the blade is adjusted use the keypad Arrow keys to posi tion the Table and carriage so that the blade holder is over the lower right corner of the material lower left origin of plot file 5 Press Set Origin on the keypad to obtain a green keypad light Send first cut file 1 Open 301 Software 2 Locate the directory and file you wish to open Figure 28 Double click on the file or select the file and click on Load Import File Si inline Wil ADDLINE 301 Cut amp Sew System import File Type lmport File Namae All Foe is fj aphne Bala pl Baridan dint Bawian PDA Laii l Mustrabor Lda i MAP ruap rik ef Moaica oxo Talma lisi j Trade Liin EE a ADC lene 384 Bevinion F Aa Figure 28 301 Software Main Window Chapter 4 Cutting 43 Kiss cutting can create more scrap material for the upper layer s than when you cut each layer separately To determine whether it s best to kiss cut as a single graphic or cut and assemble the pieces separately compare your labor savings with kiss cut ting to the cost of material waste plus the cost in labor of position ing each piece and laying down extra Placement stitches When kiss cutting it s easiest to use materials of similar type and thickness so that the blade does not need to be readjusted 44 loline 300 350HF System User Guide Select Desig
22. cur as a result of unsafe use Ioline Corporation is not responsible for substandard operational performance as a result of failure to maintain the cutter as described in Quick Start Guide and the 300 350HF System User Guide 2003 2006 Ioline Corporation All rights reserved This manual may not be copied photocopied repro duced translated transmitted or converted to any electronic or machine readable form in whole or in part without prior written approval of Ioline Corporation Service and Support If you require assistance with an Ioline product your local Ioline dealer or authorized service center is ready to help Support information is also available 24 7 on the Ioline Web site or you may contact Ioline directly loline Corporation 14140 NE 200th Street Woodinville Washington 98072 U S A loline Customer Service Department Monday through Friday 7 00 A M 5 00 PM U S Pacific Time Voice 425 398 8282 Fax 425 398 8383 techsupport ioline com www ioline com Part Number File 107084 Rev 7 LOLINE 300 350HF SYSTEM IMAGES amp ILLUSTRATIONS Figure I Front view of the 300 System oc essssssessscesecesceseceecsseceeesesceeseesescecesescseenees xvi Figure 2 300 350HF System rear view tray removed eeeeseeseceseeececeseeceeteeeeees xvii Figure 3 300 350HF System bottom view bottom cover removed cece xvii Figure 4 300 350HF System top View ou sscssesecesecsesscesersecececseessscessa
23. e following measures Use only shielded interface cables Reorient the receiving antenna Relocate the host computer with respect to the receiver Move the host computer away from the receiver Plug the host computer into a different outlet so that the host computer and receiver are on different branch circuits If necessary consult the dealer or an experienced radio television technician for additional suggestions How To Identify and Resolve Radio TV Interference Problems a booklet published by the Federal Communications Commission is a helpful reference Please contact the FCC to request a copy www fcc gov Document stock number 004 000 00345 4 This booklet is available from U S Government Printing Office Washington D C 20402 A Acceleration The rate that a cutter changes the velocity of the carriage or Table Acceleration is measured in units of g 1 g 32 2 ft s2 Higher ac celeration can increase throughput but may degrade cut quality Arc A segment of a circle also called a curve Axis The geometric guidelines used to place a coordinate Used to determine pen or blade paths for cutters B Blade Refers to the carbide steel cutting tool used by cutters Blades are specified by offset tip distance from center and angle relative to Table They are designed to work with many different materials Blade Bevel Angle of the vertical cutting edge of a blade Larger angles help the blade tr
24. e material At this point turn the Force knob up one mark which is just enough Verification 1 Press the Test Cut key for 3 seconds The cutter will cut a 1 9 inch x 7 1 inch design the Ioline logo 2 If the cut piece does not separate cleanly and leave a light scor ing on the adhesive sheet try another 1 8 turn upward coun ter clockwise from above of blade exposure and a very slight increase in force Sending a Cut Plot File to the Cutter Always load the cutter and perform test cuts to determine the opti mal settings before sending any files See Adjusting Blade Exposure and Force for more details In addition make sure that the carriage and material are in the proper position and that an origin is set by positioning the blade and pressing Set Origin on the keypad green LED Send the file directly from 301 Software following the directions in the 301 User Guide or use the Ioline Control Center to fine tune set tings and send to cutter From the Ioline Control Center Software 1 From the menu bar select File Send Cut Plot File 2 Either enter the path and file name of the cut or select the cor rect location from the directory file lists in the dialog box For example the path might be C IOLINE lt filename gt plt 4 Select OK Chapter 4 Cutting 41 Pause Cutting 1 Press the Start Stop key to place the cutter in Stop Mode red LED When cutting is interrupted the carriage and tray can
25. e of the computer that is connected to the cutter Open the Ioline Control Center When the Control Center is open Click on Options Install New Firmware Version 5 Click on Begin Version Install The next window shows the file structure on your computer Find the file that was sent to you BIN file Click on the file and click on OK 7 The plotter will beep and the light will turn off as the new firmware begins to load When it s done close the Ioline Control Center and turn the plotter off 8 Turning the plotter back on while pressing and holding the Up Arrow key on the keypad to reset the machine Release the but ton when the carriage starts to move to the left Note When the cutter is reset to factory defaults all user settings such as Acceleration Up amp Down Delay Blade Offset and Angle and Calibration are reset To re calibrate the machine after restoring defaults see Calibrate Plotter below Chapter 3 Cutter Functions 33 34 loline 300 350HF System User Guide Calibration Ioline 35S0HF Control Contor o Eis Setup Display Options Colbie Jest Hep Measurement Unis Calbeate Plotter OE Netric Figure 21 Options Menu Calibration Calibrate Plotter The cutter is calibrated at the factory for maximum accuracy If you feel the machine is not dimensionally accurate please contact Ioline Tech Support for assistance Test lolne JSUHF Lantral Lenter Els Seki Deol Opo
26. eak if dropped or mishandled SAFETY amp CAUTIONS XV xvi VISUAL REFERENCE GUIDE Left end cover Dust cover Carriage design may vary Adhesive sheet mounted Right end cover Keypad Tray removeable OZXTA 7 I Origin starting point Thumb nuts 2 Table non removeable Leg 2 Power switch Power connector Serial port USB port Figure Front view of the 300 System and a close up photo of the port and power swith on the back of the machine Serial Number Plate Rear Assembly 7 Panel E Table Assembly Figure 2 300 350HF System rear view tray removed Power Supply Logic Board X Axis See also Figure 7 Motor Assembly Figure 3 300 350HF System bottom view bottom cover removed Tray Strip Adhesive holds down removeable tray Sheet Shipping Screw Shipping Screw drive belt lt Removeable Tray Thumb Screws Figure 4 300 350HF System top view xvii VISUAL REFERENCE GUIDE X Axis Transmission Assembly Keypad Assembly Right End Plate __ Y Axis Transmission Rear Panel Assembly Figure 5 300 350HF System right view with cover removed Belt Tensioner Assembly Left End Plate Figure 6 300 350HF System left view with cover removed Sv Regulator Parallel Port Connection E lt Y Axis Motor ENC E lt X Axis Motor ENC Programmable ROM xviii Figure 7 Logic board Re
27. ed with the cutter imports a wide vari ety of file types and provides a fast and easy method of creating sew disks for automated sewing machines For designs stitched around the outline only such as sports lettering you will find Ioline s 301 software faster and easier to learn than most embroidery design software This guide demonstrates how to successfully install and operate this system You will quickly learn how to Cut appiqu materials using designs from Tajima EXT Melco EXP Barudan DAT or Toyota 100 formats After sewing these cut pieces will be exactly covered by embroidery machine stitches See the 301 Software Quick Start Guide for more de tailed instructions E Cut appiqu materials from designs created in CorelDRAW or Adobe Illustrator These cut pieces can then be heat pressed or sewn onto garments Prepare a wide variety of fabrics for successful cutting Automatically create sew disks and outline stitch instructions for your designs E Control puckering and fraying when working with difficult materials E Create text and multi color designs CHAPTER 1 Overview The installation instructions contained in this manual are intended to help save you time and money Read them through before beginning Should you have any questions loline technical support is available Monday Fri day from 8 a m to 6 p m Pacific time at 425 398 8282 Or E mail techsupport ioline com
28. er m Includes several diagnostic tests for troubleshooting Etl Control Center Setup PlotterList loline 300 loline 200 Smar Trac lS loline 100 Classic Plus Classic Plotter Present Figure 15 Control Center Setup Screen loline 300 Control Center Fie Setup Dil Options Coalivete Test Help Messement Units Engish Metric Up ms joo CA Blade Steeing Aic Xis h Sond T miley B empoiary mits UF settings to nts eneo remaner AE E Figure l6 Control Center Main Menu Changing System Settings A variety of settings are adjustable to fit specific needs m The cutter must be in Start Mode green LED on when chang ing system settings Press the Start Stop key and make sure the green keypad light is on before changing any settings m The Screen Menu displays the commonly adjusted settings The Menu Bar contains utilities and less common cutter settings m The selected changes will be in effect only after one of the Send Settings buttons is pushed Screen Menu Options Measurement Units English or Metric units are available when adjusting settings Panel Size The Panel Size is the maximum cuttable area The factory set and maximum X Axis Panel length is 18 25 inches long 50 cm The maximum Y Axis Panel size is 32 25 inches The material moves along the X Axis the carriage moves along the Y Axis Scale The factory set Scale is 100 The cutter cuts the exact si
29. flicts 28 Power connector xvi Power supply xvii Power supply connection xviii Power switch xvi Programmable ROM xviii R Radio frequency 60 Rear assembly panel xvii Repair 57 58 Factory authorization xv Repair and Maintenance 49 56 Repeat 27 Resolution 62 Return Material Authorization RMA 57 Right end cover xvi Right End Plate xviii RS 232 COM port xx 55 S Safety 52 Safety amp cautions xv 23 Scale 29 Sending a cut plot file 40 Send Settings to Cutter Permanent 29 Temporary 29 Serial cable receptacle xx Serial communications 62 Serial connection xviii Serial number plate xvii Serial port xvi Faulty 46 47 Serial Test 34 Service 57 Under warranty 57 Service amp support 57 Servo motor connection xviii Set Origin xii 26 27 33 40 41 43 53 Sew disks 21 Shipping screw xvii Software See 301 Software Control Center or Embroi dery software Apparel design software 21 59 Control Center 21 Speed xii xiii 26 39 42 Start Stop 25 26 27 28 37 39 41 45 46 53 START Mode 25 STOP Mode 25 Suggested settings 42 Support 57 57 60 Contact information 58 loline Web site 57 Warranty 57 System settings xii 28 T Table xvi Table assembly xvii Tajima 21 Tech Support 57 58 Test cut xii 27 29 39 40 46 Repeat 27 Throughput 62 Thumb nuts xvi Top spring wheel xix Top traverse wheel xix Top wheel lock xix Toyota 21 Traverse xiii xix 49 Traverse wheel x
30. ix Tray xvi xix Tray assembly xix Tray strip xvii Troubleshooting 53 55 301 Software errors 54 Common problems 53 Control Center software errors 54 Error messages 54 L E D codes 55 Radio TV interference 60 U Up Down Delays 30 Update Display 27 28 29 USB port xvi 23 User Guide viii V Vector 62 Voice coil Wires xix W Warranty 57 Weeding 62 X X Axis 62 X Axis Motor ENC xviii X Axis transmission xviii Y Y Axis 62 Y Axis motor ENC xviii Y Axis transmission xviii
31. k the cut ters and attach them to the stand 24 loline 300 350HF System User Guide This page intentionally left blank CHAPTER 3 Cutter Functions Keypad Controls The keypad r provides access y to the main cutter func tions These functions can Se l Origin gt ron Tan 1 ees foe then be fine B f A VY tuned using the Control Center software Figure 13 The cutter keypad Start Stop The Start Stop key toggles communication on and off between the computer and the cutter If theStart Stop key is pressed during cut ting or plotting e g the cutter is placed in Stop Mode the machine will finish cutting the current vector and stop The Arrow keys are active when in Stop Mode When the Start Stop key is pressed again Start Mode cutting will resume exactly where it stopped START Mode OK green Arrow keys inoperable cut ter online ready to receive instructions STOP Mode OK red Arrow keys operable cutter offline not ready to receive instructions 26 loline 300 350HF System User Guide Arrow Keys on Never pull or push the tray into position or manually slide the amp carriage Always use the Arrow keys to move the tray material backward or forward or the carriage from side to side The cutter must be in Stop Mode see Start Stop above for the Arrow keys to function Set Origin Design software usually places the origin in the lower left corner of a plot o
32. moveable tray non removeable Figure 8 Tray amp table assembly Tray assembly Pal E i Main Voice coil Top Spring Wheel Voice coil Wires Top Wheel Lock Ko ai l D Belt T Connector N Belt T Connector a 7 i T A Blade AET Holder if a Thumb Cooling Fan C ad p i T N l l CT Blade Holder Blade Jaw Figure 9 Carriage assembly with blade holder installed Top Traverse Wheel Flex Cable Socket spring loaded Belt T Connector Belt T Connector GO od Traverse Traverse Wheel Wheel xix Figure 10 Carriage assembly rear view VISUAL REFERENCE GUIDE Blade E Je Removal paz ie Blade l Pin i p Holder pushto Body remove blade pe eee SSN Foot o l e Ring Sd Figure Blade holder assembly left with foot center with foot removed right removing blade Switch Cord RS 232 COM port Power Power Serial Cable Receptacle Figure 2 Rear panel assembly If you are installing the Ioline 301 Software only refer to the 301 Software User Guide Getting Started Thank you for purchasing an Ioline 300 350HF System This Ioline System provides a simple and economical method for cut ting appliqu sports letters and other graphics for use in the manu facture of decorative apparel athletic uniforms and other products Ioline s 301 Software packag
33. n Setup Under the Color Setup heading select K C ALL Kiss Cut All Figure 29 Design Setup Adjust Imported Design i W Weede down After first stitch following jumpis ncluded Laverna S Included Layer s M Remove extra pen up movement Gumps I Remove Segmentsiessthay o2 fosi N cor Cr Cnr Design hargnes C Set Copy Count s Vertical Count Y 1 Margins Between Horizontal XX 5 in i Vertical VE Sy Material Dimensions Cutter Size Oo 1775 inf 4509 cm 18x24in YY 29 75 in 75 57 48x30 in Figure 29 301 Design Setup Window 5 Under the Color Setup heading select the color that corre sponds to the top layer of the design to be cut This should be the profile with the smallest outline 6 Select OK 7 Select Send to Cutter 8 Select OK Send second cut file 1 When the first cut is done press the Start Stop button the light should turn Red and move the tray forward Weed the excess material around the top graphic Press Start Stop button on the keypad The light will return to Green and the tray and head will move back to the original starting point Under the Color Setup heading select the color next upper most layer of the design and deselect the color that was just cut The profile of this next layer should have a larger outline than the previously cut layer Figure 29 Select OK Select Send to Cutter After it has finished cutting weed away
34. ng xii 26 27 37 46 Cancel 41 Loading the Material 37 Pause 41 Repeat 27 Suggested settings 42 D Design software 21 28 41 53 54 59 61 62 Diagnostic tests 28 46 Digitizing software See 301 Software Disassembly procedures 50 52 DM PL 6l Dongle See Hardlock key Drive belt xvii Drivers 21 Dust cover xvi E Embroidery software 21 28 F Fan Connectors xviii FCC 60 File formats 21 Firmware xii 33 55 Install new 33 Force xii xiii 26 27 29 30 39 40 42 61 Adjusting 39 40 Default settings 30 G Getting started 21 Connecting to computer 23 H Hardlock key 23 Help 57 loline Support 57 HP GL 33 6l I Illustrator 21 Interference problems 60 loline Corporation 58 J Jaw Flange xx K Key See USB key Keypad xii xvi xviii 25 61 Arrow keys 25 Controls 25 27 Keypad Assembly xviii Keypad Connection xviii Kiss cutting xiii 43 45 L Left end cover xvi Left end plate xviii Leg xvi Logic board x xvii xviii 55 M Main Voice coil xix Material 42 Thickness 42 Measurement Units 29 Media 59 Melco 21 Minimum Angle 30 62 Motor assembly xvii O Offline 25 Offset 62 Origin x xii xvi 26 27 33 40 41 43 53 62 Lower left location 26 Origin point 26 Overcut 27 30 62 Overlap 62 P Packing List 23 Panel 62 Panel Size 29 Parallel port connection xviii Pause xiii 4l Plotter Port Test 34 Plotter settings 2l Port con
35. nt Calbeate Test Heb Figure 22 Options Menu Test Serial Test Tests the serial connection between the plotter and the computer See Communication Testing for more information Computer Port Test Tests the serial port on the computer with a special tool available from Ioline See Communication Testing for more information Plotter Port Test Tests the serial port on the plotter with a special tool available from Ioline See Communication Testing for more information dl ee ab wo fo ae l hai aaa a T n a Figure 23 Help Menu Contents Lists the contents of the help screen About Provides revision information about the Ioline Control Center software Chapter 3 Cutter Functions 35 36 loline 300 350HF System User Guide This page intentionally left blank Cutting Material Most of the time design files are sent directly from 301 Software to the plotter If you require greater control over plotter settings you can use the loline Control Center software to make adjustments test cutter communication and send design files Before cutting material follow the steps below to turn the cutter on load the material install a blade holder adjust the blade and set an origin Loading the Material 1 Press the Start Stop button on the keypad when the light turns red the cutter will be off line and the Arrow keys can be used to position the blade holder The Up and Down Arrow keys
36. o operate properly the blade must be able to rotate freely in the holder Over time the blade holder has a tendency to accumulate fuzz especially when cutting loosely woven fabric Regularly remove any residue that clings to the blade holder to assure optimum cutting Figure 31 A clean blade holder left and a blade after cutting several sheets of twill right CAUTION General Disassembly lt These diagnostic pro P roced ures cedures may present an electric shock hazard and should only be performed by qualified technical personnel The following procedures describe the basic disassembly of the cutter to gain access to the keypad power and drive components Please pay close attention to the Caution notes Removing the End Covers 1 Turn off the cutter and unplug the computer data and power cables 2 Remove the two black phillips head screws and the single silver phillips head screw on the bottom of the cover then remove the right cover To access the rear black screw you may have to move the tray forward Figure 32 3 Remove the two black phillips head screws and the left cover Figure 33 Chapter 5 Repair amp Maintenance 5 Front Cover Screw right side ra i Rear Cover Screw right side Front Cover Screw i th l Rear Cover Screw left side left side Move cover to the right and rotate to the front when it reaches the keypad control knobs Figure 34 Removing the right c
37. older clockwise Stop before the blade emerges from the hole in the foot The blade is prop erly exposed for test cutting if you lightly draw your fingertip over the top of the foot and can just barely graze the tip of the blade Figure 24 Installing the blade and blade foot Installing a Blade Holder or Pen 1 Rotate the thumb screw on the carriage until there is enough room to insert the blade holder or pen If using a blade holder or plotter pen slip the flange into the slot in the carriage jaw If using a regular pen position the tip 1 10 inch off of the platen when the jaw is in the up position The cutter can hold any pen with a maximum barrel diameter of 7 8 in 22 mm Tighten the thumb screw until the blade or pen is secure Blade Holder Chapter 4 Cutting 39 Figure 25 Blade holder in the carriage jaw Carriage shown with cover removed Adjusting Blade Exposure and Force Properly adjust blade exposure and force to achieve good cutting results Adjusting Blade Exposure 1 On the keypad turn the Force knob clock wise to maximum Set the Speed to 50 The maximum force setting in the Control Center for the 300 is 700g in the 2000g for the 350HF and is not adjustable Check that the blade tip is not visible when viewing the blade from the side This tech nique approaches the correct blade exposure from too little with no chance of having too much which could damage the blade
38. oting Start with the basics when troubleshooting the 300 350HF System Consider whether the problem may be related to the computer a cable the design software or the cutter Did you recently change or upgrade your computer operating system install new peripherals or software Any of these can cause conflicts Consult the product manuals or call the manufacturer or dealer if it appears that fault may lie with the computer or software If you suspect a problem with the 300 350HE cutter begin by making sure power is on and that the cable between the machines is securely connected Test the connection using the methods described in the Communication Testing section of this chapter Consult the following chart for more detailed troubleshooting techniques Common Problems The cut file doesn t start in the The Origin has not been set Press the Set Origin button on correct place on the tray the keypad with the blade positioned where the cut file should start After sending a file the 300 doesn t There is a communication problem Make sure the serial or parallel port cut or the 300 is in Stop Mode red on the computer and the 300 are LED configured properly Or press the Start Stop button on the key pad to obtain a green LED 54 loline 300 350HF System User Guide Error Messages Error messages that are specific to the 300 350HF are divided into two categories software errors and LED codes Software error
39. over 52 loline 300 350HF System User Guide CAUTION 1 The cutter is very heavy Y and could cause an injury if it falls Do not attempt to move this system alone Use two people CAUTION Do not lift the cutter by Y its top dust cover or the tray assembly Use the bottom surfaces of the end plates for lifting and moving the plotter Removing the Bottom Cover for Internal Access Tools Required e Phillips head screw driver e Two people capable of lifting 50 pounds each e Grounding strap optional Perform the Following Disassembly 1 Turn off and unplug the computer Disconnect the data cables 2 Move the carriage assembly to the right side of the cutter 3 Remove the right side cover See the previous section 4 With two people flip the cutter over onto it s top dust cover Place the right side cover under the tray so the machine doesn t fall over while it s on it s top Figure 35 5 Remove the Phillips screws from the bottom cover Figure 36 6 While removing the bottom cover take care in unplugging the fan wire from the logic board Important Consult Ioline Customer Service or the 300 350HF Service Manual before proceeding further Bottom Cover Place Right Side Cover under tray Figure 35 Turn the cutter over above and support the tray with the right side cover Locate and remove the bottom cover screws Chapter 5 Repair amp Maintenance 53 Troublesho
40. owering the pen or blade Under normal circumstances this setting does not require adjustment Thick material e g Felt may require a delay of 25 to 50 ms The factory set up and down delays are both 0 milliseconds ms or 0 thousandths of a second Force The minimum and maximum force settings adjust by turning the Force knob on the cutter The Force value remains fixed in the Con trol Center The factory set and default minimum is 10 grams The maximum value is 700 grams for the 300 System and 2000 grams for the 350HF Blade Overcut Blade Overcut is the distance the blade travels beyond the end of a cut Blade Overcut ensures that each cut actually reaches the point where one cut line meets and slightly overlaps another cut line This ensures that all of the pieces of the design are completely cut with no undercuts The factory set Blade Overcut is 10 mils This setting is ignored when a pen is installed in the carriage Blade Steering Arc Blade Offset The Blade Offset is nominally 094 mils but specific blades can vary within a tolerance For close work make tiny test cuts at alternate settings then pick the best one to maintain maximum accuracy This setting is ignored when a pen is installed in the carriage Minimum Angle This is the minimum angle for which the cutter blade will perform a blade steering arc For a very tiny cut a small or zero angle should be specified For larger cuts a greater angle of up to 45 degree
41. rcut Distance the blade travels beyond the end of each cut vector Overlap Amount of material cut in one panel or tile that duplicates what is done in the previous panel or tile The overlapped image allows for alignment when assembling and installing a large image P Panel Production area of a cutter Cutters have a size limit along the Y axis a few inches less than the width of the cutter and the X axis If a job exceeds the production area consecutive panels must be set up by the design software Also called tiling Panel ing a long cut will increase accuracy Plotter A device that uses coordinates and vec tors to create images In electronic cutting plotters recreate vectors on material with a set of coordinates stored in a computer file R Resolution The smallest distance that a cutter can move the material or the carriage Plotter resolution affects the accuracy that a plot file is reproduced on the material S Serial Communications Method of sending infor mation from a computer to a cutter by sending 1 bit at a time through a cable The serial port on a PC is a male small pins connector Stencil A thin sheet of material into which a design is cut When a stencil is placed on another substrate and paint or ink is applied the image represented by the cut out portion of the stencil is printed on the substrate below it T Tag Board A heavy paper usually 150 pound that is used in the
42. rienting the cut as shown in Figure 14 a ee ee e E e R Tama me pan Cee aN DSi o Ej Taan oe rae a F _ re i Ea Oo lE Origin on a jea Origin in ad aA SY i CorelIDRAW hy s T i F 2 i a a Ny Bs ine ee el ee s _ ha el Eg ae wey ey Figure l4 Origin point The Set Origin key on the 300 350HF System sets the initial Origin or starting position for the blade If an Origin is not set before send ing a file to the cutter the machine will begin cutting at the location where the Origin was last set To set anew Origin make sure the cutter is in Stop Mode red light on Use the Arrow keys to move the blade or pen to the preferred starting point of the cut then press the Set Origin key The cutter will then be ready to accept cut plot files Speed Use the Speed knob on the front panel of the cutter to adjust cutting speed Turn the knob clockwise to increase the speed or counter clockwise to decrease the speed Set the speed according to the type of cutting and material being used See Cutting Material in Chapter 4 Force Adjust the force by using the Force knob on the front panel Turn the knob clockwise to increase the pressure exerted on the pen or blade See Cutting Material in Chapter 4 for the recommended settings The range of force available at the knob is NOT ADJUSTABLE in the Ioline Control Center Note Using too much force can cause excessive
43. right side cover 52 TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY amp CAUTIONS VISUAL REFERENCE GUIDE CHAPTER 1 CHAPTER 2 CHAPTER 3 CHAPTER 4 xii Overview Getting Started nsei sodenn aa a Eaa E aa teii 21 Assembly amp Setup 300 350HF System Assembly oun cccscssssssessessssssssscssesesessessesesssscsessseseesseeseseeeees 23 Unpack the CUS aia Siaiies rest E Utama sin darcy meatus 23 Install Software amp Manuals ou cccssssssssesesescssesescesesssceeescseeseseseeeeeceseseceeeeseeeeesecsess 23 Connect the cutter to the Computer oo csessssesesceeeececceeecseseeseeeeeceeeeeeeseeeeees 23 Cutter Functions Keypad C ntrols csi cosas cscs pesca OET R 25 AOW KEYS Taione a E EA 26 SCE OFIBIN aonne A E A A E T E cote 26 SPCC re E EE EE 26 LO O a AE E E E E E E T E VENE 26 TESE CUC cursaron iari A A EE A EE 27 PSC AG onte n A E A E eee sates 27 The loline Control Center once ccsesssssseseessesceceeceesescecesscescscnsenssesescnceeseseesceseesenes 28 Changing System Settings eroana a E O O E ENVER 28 Sereen Menu ODHONS smontani enda a N vestactecetnteees aha deh leaders 29 Blade Stecrne AARC tornon a a O E O A ceed ens stakk 30 a a E A E A A E iain 3 SCUD reae terse see ese neo eee 3 DIS DAY orientari A a RE AE E a eocenceaenesie 32 ODPHONS rarere e E E E E ve 33 Install New Firmware version csssssscsssssscsesssssssssssssesscesssssceressscessecscsescsseescsscesseenses 33 COANE ACIONN srsedo e ea E I O ET 34
44. s is best The factory set value works well with most files Adjusting this setting for small cuts may improve performance This setting is ignored when a pen is installed in the carriage Menu Bar Items The menu items along the top of the screen allow adjustment of a variety of settings for computer control of the Ioline plotter File management plotter setup and serial port testing can all be accessed from the menu bar File lobe SUHF Control Center Fle Setup Display Options Calbrete Test Heb Figure 17 File Menu Send Cut Plot File Use this option to send plot files PLT format to the cutter Open Settings File Opens custom settings for the cutter that have been stored with the Save Settings As option described below Once the settings file is loaded use the Send Settings buttons described in the Screen Menu Options section Save Settings As Allows custom settings to be saved to a file so that they can be sent to the cutter at a later time To retrieve these files use Send Settings File above Exit Close the Ioline Control Center Figure 18 Setup Menu Chapter 3 Cutter Functions 3 loline 300 350HF System User Guide Plotter Setup Allows selection of the plotter model and COM port Com Port Setup Provides a list of available COM ports Display bolie SSOUHF Control Lentet Fie Setup Display Options Calbsate Test Help Habire Sehe Appaeioi POr oT
45. s pres ent themselves on the computer screen and usually indicate a com munication problem LED codes are visible below the keypad on the front panel and can be green red or a combination of both The LED code table in this section helps isolate obvious external or commu nication problems More comprehensive mechanical and electronic troubleshooting techniques are described in the 300 350HF System Service Manual Control Center Software Errors Could not open COMx or LPTx Green light not illuminated or cutter not connected to COMx or LPTx Wrong loline plotter model Please try again The software could not locate the cutter on the specified COM or LPT port The software opened the port but could not get a response to the cutter The Control Center cannot match the cutter that was chosen at Start Up with the one found during initial ization 301 Software Errors Verify that the cutter is connected to that port or check that the oper ating system recognizes the port This situation can occur if you try to interact with the cutter while it is in operation If so wait for the 300 to finish cutting and resend the file Otherwise verify that the cutter is connected to the selected port and that the cable connecting the com puter to the cutter is not faulty Select the correct plotter from the list Unable to open Comm X Please verify The cutter is not plugged in or is connected to the wrong port
46. sesseseseseosesesesseseseseese 47 Repair and Maintenance Cleaning the Traverse Extrusion and Carriage Wheels 00 0 csesceeeeeeeees 49 Cleaning the Blade Holder ou ccssssssesssceseceeescsceneecsceseseseeessceneeeceecaeeceeeeeeeceeses 50 General Disassembly Procedures ou cccsssssssssssssscsssscsccsescsesssessssessescaesaesesseseenesess 50 Removing che End C Overs oozaro se citer tars cavossse eee tte T tamawnanl 50 Removing the Bottom Cover for Internal ACCESS ou eeesssesssceseessceececeseeesceceeseneeeecsees 52 Troubleshooting xsccsxeccntestcecussetesd ehcsacre aces esac OTONA ee ease ee eee 53 COMMON PEO DISIMNS dagran Ea ended eh apie ER 53 Error Messages weaves cette taeda a E E E ae aa seenten oem geen 54 Control Center Software Errors oc cssssscssscsssssscsscecscsssssssssssssscessceesesecersscecessscsesesseeees 54 SUI DOM Warned ERrOn Sx ccctectesenceves E terse sensed es cee to caesar eels ha tetas 54 LED COGS arnor aneian a acta eta A E sheuastnesiva ponte EEA 55 Service amp SUDPOFE sarina EE O 57 Getting Help orrainn E A eoiaaes 57 End Notes C stOMeEr SERVICE saan ee ee 58 Your Comments Are Requested ooo ccccssssssssssssssesesesceeescsceecsceecsescecesesceeeeescesesescenees 58 Before you Contact Support on csesssesssseseeseseseeescesesesceesscscesescesssseceseeseeeseseeeeeseceees 59 The FCC Wants You to Know oun ccccsssssssssssesescsecscscenesccceescensscscenescsceseaeseencscaeaeseenses 60 BOOKIOT fesse eke EA
47. sscessesssscessesees xvii Figure 5 300 350HF System right view with cover removed cceesseseceeeeeees xviii Figure 6 300 350HF System left view with cover removed cseseseeeeseeeeeeeees xviii Fig r 7 Logic DOA sc recc eases Pinca ca to Sacssanceesss oncunieeesstevsin EEES xviii Figure 8 Tray amp table assembly ssscaccevscscececcscvsauaccevsabensassdeaaaseesbstiadactacesac eons oesaectesaatneeiccece xix Figure 9 Carriage assembly with blade holder installed 0 eeseseceeeececeeeeeeceees xix Figure 10 Carriage assembly rear view ssssssccsssseseccecessccesscecesesescseeceseeceeeaesceeeeeseaees xix Figure 12 Rear panel assembly 0 ts ssscsssessscecsesscecesessscesscsececesessscsessesscecesseesceesessescesses xx Figure I 1 Blade holder assembly 0 cesssssscscessssecseesesceceessceceseecsceneesececeecesacceesecseseeeeees XxX Figure l3 The cutter keypad veerwenuisinaie n a 25 Fig re l4 Orien pont sesssnrokane enaa a a 26 Figure 15 Control Center Setup Screen s sessesesseesssesesresessosrsresessoseseeserresereseeresessesesees 28 Figure 16 Control Center Main Menu snseesosessosessessssessssesesoseseoseseosesesserrsseressosesessesesees 28 Figure IZ Fil Menu rseson rae n A EEE EROR 3 Fig re 16s Setup Menut orny er E NENE S EE 3 Figure 19 Figure 20 Figure 21 Figure 22 Figure 23 Figure 24 Figure 25 Figure 26 Figure 27 Figure 28 Figure 29 Figure 3
48. the excess material Chapter 4 Cutting 45 Kiss cutting can also be performed in reverse The benefits include The ability to weed all layers of fabric together No blade foot adjustment re quired for layers of like fabric Materials with a paper backing e g twill can be cut normal or mirrored To reverse kiss cut cut the background bottom layer first then lay on and cut the next layer repeating for each layer until all layers have been cut 46 loline 300 350HF System User Guide Communication Testing The Control Center features three diagnostic tests that help identify and isolate communication problems Two of these tests require a di agnostic module available from Ioline or an authorized dealer The module works on both the computer and cutter serial COM ports Communication Test To diagnose communication issues between the computer and plot ter parallel LPT or serial COM ports select Control Center Test Menu The diagnostic module is not required to run this test 1 Turn the plotter off and connect it to the computer via a serial or parallel port cable See the section Connect the Cutter to the Computer in the Chapter 2 for more details 2 Start the Ioline Control Center Select Test Communication Test from the menu bar at the top of the window 3 Turn on the cutter while holding down the Test Cut key on the keypad until the cutter beeps and the light flashes three times
49. ty Chapter 4 Cutting 47 Testing for a Faulty Computer Serial Port The diagnostic module is required for this test 1 Connect the diagnostic module directly to the COM port on the computer If the computer COM port has a 9 pin connector use a 9 pin to 25 pin adapter between the COM port and diagnostic module From the Control Center Main Menu select Test Computer Port Test Verify that the COM port selected is the correct one If it is not select the proper COM Port Verify the CTS handshake line is on Press any key on the computer keyboard and verify that the character transmitted equals the character received Select the Exit button at the end of the test This will exit Test Mode If this test fails the computer port is faulty 48 loline 300 350HF System User Guide This page intentionally left blank CHAPTER 5 Repair and Maintenance Cleaning the Traverse Extrusion and Carriage Wheels Over time dust and debris can accumulate on the traverse extrusion Figure 30 To keep it clean wipe the traverse down from time to time with a lint free cloth dampened with pharmacy grade isopro pyl alcohol Start where the carriage wheels ride on the rail Move the carriage side to side while wiping to clean the entire surface i Figure 30 Cleaning the traverse extrusion 50 loline 300 350HF System User Guide Cleaning the Blade Holder The 300 350HF System employs a drag knife style blade T
50. urposes only The contents are subject to change without notice and Ioline Corpora tion assumes no responsibility for any errors that are contained herein No part of the 300 or 350HF Systems User Guide may be copied disseminated or distributed without the express written consent of Ioline Corporation Chapter 6 End Notes 59 Before you contact Support Please gather the following information about your printer before contacting Ioline or your dealer for technical support Name Company Name Phone Number Fax E mail Model Serial Number Date of purchase Dealer Type of media amp ink used Type of Computer Type of design software New software or peripherals Service history 60 loline 300 350HF System User Guide The FCC Wants You to Know This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy and if not installed and used properly in strict accordance with manufac turer instructions it may cause interference to radio and television reception Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation If this equipment does cause inter ference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on you are encouraged to try to correct the problem by one or more of th
51. ypad 56 loline 300 350HF System User Guide This page intentionally left blank CHAPTER 6 End Notes Service amp Support Ioline has many years of experience working with sports and decora tive apparel professionals Feel free to contact us if you have ques tions or to share information Getting Help Ioline is committed to providing the highest quality service and support to its customers If you need assistance with an Ioline 300 or 350HF System a number of resources are available 1 First refer to this User Guide for answers to your specific questions 2 Many detailed troubleshooting and repair issues are listed in the 300 350HF System Service Manual available upon request from Ioline Customer Service 3 Consult the support section of the Ioline Web site www ioline com 4 For additional assistance contact your local dealer or Ioline Customer Service Contact information is listed under Customer Service in this chapter Any watranty servicing of this product not specifically described in this manual must be authorized in writing by Ioline Customer Service You may obtain service by calling or faxing Ioline Customer Service The technicians will help you determine the nature of the problem If factory repair is necessary you will receive a RMA Re turn Material Authorization Please gather the information indicat ed on the next page before contacting Ioline or your dealer 1 When returning a m
52. ze specified in the file If the scale is 50 the cutter reduces the cut size by half The scale of the cutter ranges from 1 to 999 X and Y Axes are set independently Update Display Use this option to update all of the screen values with the current settings stored in the cutter For example using Update Display af ter a blade is inserted in the carriage will update the Control Center Force settings Send Settings to Cutter Temporary For on screen changes to take effect the changes must be sent to the cutter Send Settings to Cutter Temporary changes settings for the current session When the cutter is turned off permanent settings will be restored upon reboot Whenever settings change repeat the Test Cut procedure to ensure satisfactory results Send Settings to Cutter Permanent Sends the current on screen settings to the cutter and saves them to be used with subsequent jobs Acceleration Determines how quickly the pen or blade will reach full speed when starting or ending a cut line Use the Control Center to change the setting within a range of 0 5 to 1 0 g for the 300 System 0 1 to 1 0 g for the 350HF The factory set Acceleration is 1 0 g For time con suming or difficult cuts or when you need maximum accuracy use lower acceleration settings Chapter 3 Cutter Functions 29 30 loline 300 350HF System User Guide Up Down Delays The delay setting controls the cutter pause interval after lifting or l
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