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User Guide Ioline 301 Software

1. FDLINE imp rt File Tyee import File Nome OLINE 301 SOFTWARE 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 software to monitor performance and maintain it in proper working condition by following the instructions in this User Guide It is the responsibility of the opera tor of the cutter to follow all safety precautions and warnings that are described in this User Guide and the 300 350HF System User Guide I
2. 2 When cutting is interrupted the carriage and material can be moved with the keypad Arrow keys 3 Press the Start Stop key to resume cutting The cutter will return to the original cutting position and continue plotting where it stopped The keypad LED will change from red to green Chapter 2 Overview 23 Make sure that the carriage and material are in the proper position and that an origin is set by pressing Set Origin on the keypad LED is green If registration data are set with the Registration feature a check mark will appear in the box Adjust output using registration data and the 301 will adjust the cut file to the registration points Unchecking this box will send the cut file without adjustment for registration CAUTION gt Make sure that the blade Y tip is not touched while examining a cut This could damage the blade and cause inaccurate cutting 24 loline 301 Software User Guide Use the HP GL PLT format to save the design outline file for cutting later or to keep registra tion data with the file Cancel a Cut 1 2 Press the Start Stop key to place the cutter in Stop Mode red LED Cancel the cut by clicking on the Abort button in the Send File Window Note If this step is skipped the cut will continue when a new origin is set with the Set Origin key Press the Set Origin key to make the signcutter delete the cut data it has already received but has
3. 7 Inthe Color Palette Right Click on the color of your choice The image will reappear as an outline only Welding Letters 1 Click on Cougars with the Pick Tool Go to the Arrange menu Click on Weld A large black arrow will appear 2 With that arrow click on the C in Cougars The cut lines that are in between the letters will disappear Cougars is i D Intersect now one object instead of p ri m Trim seven Figure 43 weld r 3 Click and drag the grips small black squares visible after selecting an object to make the object the desired size Creating a Contour Leave Orignal 1 With Cougars selected open the Effects menu and Target Object select Contour The Con u Other bjeci s CorelDRAW version 7 0 has tour roll up will appear a bug that will cause the welding process explained below to fail If 2 Check the box next to Out Weld To side and enter 25 in the using version 7 0 please call Corel at 800 772 6735 for help Offset box In the Steps box enter 1 Figure 44 Figure 43 The weld roll up E Contour B Outline button NI om om Figure 44 The contour rolls up 3 Click the Color Wheel tab in the Contour dialogue box Click on the Outline icon and select a color for the design Figure 44 4 Click on Apply This will create a 1 4 contour around Cou gars in th
4. ee 24 Create Sew Disk Output Window nuesesessssesssssnnsnsnennsnsnnnnnnsnesnsnennnsnsnnnnnnnennssnsesnnsnnnsnnnen 24 Sew Diski Output OBEIONS 66614 eier 25 Save Design File Status WindoW_ eesessssesesnsnesnsnenesnenenennenennsnenennsnsnennsnsnnsnnsenesnsnennssenesnnen 27 Create Stitches Window ars 28 Registration Window Functions_ uesesessssesssnesennsnennnnennnnennnnennnnnnnnsnsnnnnnnennnnenonnesonnnsnnsnnenn 31 POP Setup 11 55 ee Der se na ee 32 Edit DOSEN ae a 32 FA GUD ainean E E ee 32 E EET N E AE S EE E P E E T E A E T TA 32 CHAPTER 3 Editing Designs sins Edit B l li saws wanna dus nea dans 33 Blue Toolbar Mode ash een 33 Black 1loolbar Mode N aaa 33 Edit Design Functions nu ai ss 34 Blide Toolbar Mode sa adas sd 34 Black Toolbar Mode aussi 35 xii CHAPTER 4 CHAPTER 5 INDEX Tutorials Create Stitches a a ee rege Stend ss so ba ee Flints tor Choosing Stitch Types ans Socstcececsacee cc seeseacepusasentscecctecdeeenieaess Density Values for Zigzag and Satin columns_ ueesesessesesessesesnssenesnenennnnnnnsnnnennnnnnnnnnnnnnne Creating aSeW DISK as so sd sj sg a len Guttn ai DES sebis san did ass ds das Us ing Edit Desien u Removed Bl ck Of Stitches 1 Edit Individual Stitehes a Using Registration 2u 24 r 2 reelle GUtteriPreparat on ae en Open30180fWare ana en Prepare 301 Design Setup u Heer Create Registration Points_ esssesesnenesnsnenennenenennenennn
5. 49 51 Design Window x xi 19 20 23 30 31 34 42 48 Edit design functions 34 Icon 17 Launching 17 Opening a file 17 19 A Abort 24 Accessory Kit 16 57 Acrobat6 Reader 15 Add Corner Buffer Points 29 Adhesive sheet 42 Adjusting blade exposure 20 23 Adjust output using registration data 23 39 45 Adobe Illustrator 48 Appliqu Placement of 28 Apply 22 Arrow keys 23 39 41 44 Automatic Centering 25 B Barudan x xiii 17 18 25 26 46 47 FMC files 46 47 Software 22 disk 47 Bean stitch 37 Black Toolbar Mode x xi 33 35 Segment Level Functions 35 Blade exposure 23 45 Blade holder 44 45 INDEX Block xii 35 40 Remove 40 Blue Toolbar Mode x xi 33 34 35 40 Design Level Functions 34 C Cancel 24 Carriage 19 23 30 39 44 Carriage motion 19 Change Jump 35 Run 35 Single satin stitch 35 Trim 35 Clean 34 Clear digitized points 30 Clip Ends 29 Close 20 34 Close gaps 21 28 Close gaps less than 21 Close Polygons 28 Color 35 Change xiii 26 34 Move before changing 25 Color Stop added to end 26 Color Setup 22 42 45 Color stop 26 Computer 55 Continue with Export 39 Contour 29 Creating 50 51 Layer 42 Control Center 15 23 42 Coordinates Window 31 Copies 22 Copy Margins 22 CorelDRAW x xiii 49 5 I Corners 29 Extend 29 Mitered 29 Short stitching 29 Create Sew Disk 24 31 Create Stitches x xi 20 28 29 37 Create Stitches Window 28 29 Curr
6. Com f Comd Flow Control Com5 Com Digitizing Mode should be selected uk or for proper communication This is the Flow Control default setting C None CTS Hardware C KonRTS Digitizing Cancel Figure 7 Port Setup Window Edit Design Opens the Edit Design Window to allow precise adjustment of in dividual stitches See Chapter 3 to learn about the basic functions of the Edit Design application The Tutorial chapter at the back of this manual step by step instructions on using the Edit Design functions Help Opens the 301 Help File Exit Closes the Design Window and returns to the Main window CHAPTER 3 Editing Designs Using Edit Design The Edit Design application enables you to make subtle changes to individual stitches in a file Figure 18 outlines its basic functions For a more complete demonstration of basic stitch editing see the Chapter 4 There are two editing levels available within Edit Design each identi fied by the color of the toolbar Blue Toolbar Mode Permits changes at the overall design level such as rotating or mir roring a design This is the toolbar that appears when Edit Design is selected under the Design Window Black Toolbar Mode Permits stitch modifications at the segment level also known as Black Toolbar Mode Click the Edit button on the Blue Toolbar then click on a stitch that you d like to edit 301 will display the Black Toolbar and permit you to edit
7. loline Web site 53 Warranty 53 Sydex 46 47 T Tack down Running Stitch 28 Tack down stitch xiii 28 37 Tajima x xiii 17 25 Tech Support 53 54 Test cuts 23 42 TFD x 25 Thread Changing color xiii Toyota xiii 17 Tray motion 19 Trim xiii 25 Trim jump 25 Troubleshooting Radio TV interference 56 Tutorial See Chapter 4 U Undo 34 Unlock 35 USB port l6 Use 2 color stop 26 V Vector segments Close gaps 21 Smoothing 21 Snap to endpoints 43 W Warranty viii 53 Weed 39 Welding xii 49 50 X X 34 35 X axis 19 Y Y axis 19 Z Zigzag Column Stitch 28 Zigzag stitch xii xiii 28 29 37 38 40 Zoom 20 30 34 35 39 41 All 20
8. tor in the DXF file format or u EZ Ze Finish the design in Adobe Illustrator Choose Export from the Illustrator File menu Enter a file name In the File Format window choose AutoCAD DXF Choose OK A window will appear with export options Choose the following e ACAD Version R14 LT98 LT97 e Number of Colors 256 e Raster File Format BMP e Check Box Export Selected Art Only no preference e Check Box Alter Paths for Appearance no preference e Check Box Outline Text no preference Choose OK Importing DXF files into the 301 SoS YS MN m Setup the 300 and 301 as explained in the Quick Start Guide Start the 301 software by double clicking on the program icon At the main screen press the AutoCAD DXF button Choose the file in the Import File Name window Press the Load Import File button The file is imported into the 301 Design Window Chapter 4 Tutorial 49 Using CorelDRAW to Make a Design This exercise will illustrate the fundamentals of using CorelDRAW to create a design welding letters together creating a contour or background layer and exporting the file in HP GL format for use in the 301 Software These are general steps so may work differently on other versions of CorelDRAW Please contact Corel Corporation for more informa tion on the use and features of CorelDRAW Creating a Design 1 Start CorelDRAW 2 Click on the Text tool then click the cursor anyw
9. Save the File i 1 Exit the Stitch Editor by choosing Exit then click on the Close button Click on Yes to save the changes made during the ses sion Choose No when asked to continue editing the design 2 The standard 301 software screen will appear Click Save File to save the file in the format required by the embroidery ma chine 42 loline 301 Software User Guide Using Registration Registration features allow users to cut or plot around a previously If the Force range is changed created patch chenille design label or printed design All that is in the loline Control Center required is a design file that includes the design outline for digitiz MaKe Sure fnat ae NEW eine ing and a contour layer for cutting around the pattern Ensure the a using ne file is in a format that the 301 can read Please follow the instructions l below for best results Use the cutter User Guide for guidance using the cutter Cutter Preparation vid 1 Prepare the 300 350HF tray with the proper adhesive sheet For example use a high tack sheet for cutting scrim felt 2 Lay material onto tray adhesive sheet and smooth out any The blade tip must clear the bubbles or bumps material when it is not cutting Cutting accuracy is affected if it 3 Adjust cutting force and blade exposure for the material to be does not cut by performing a series of test cuts Open the 301 Software 1 Open the Ioline 301 Software by double clicking
10. button Consecutive clicks of the left mouse button will re select the coordinate 7 Snap To Endpoint 4 Click the right mouse button to accept first registration point Figure 32 Figure 31 Use these buttons to set registration points 5 Under Registration Points click on Set Point 2 6 Position mouse pointer over the desired Registration Point and click left mouse button 7 Click the right mouse button to accept second registration point Figure 32 Figure 32 Design outline with Registration points defined Chapter 4 Tutorial Check the Snap selection box to easily select vector endpoints 43 44 loline 301 Software User Guide Digitize Points from the Cutter u These steps require that the shape be positioned on the tray and ready SE DIE Perum properly 1o to digitize The sample file 2color plt is shown for this demonstration ensure accurate cutting around the object Figure 32 Prepare the Cutter 1 Remove blade holder 2 Install the Registration Tool 3 Use the Arrow keys to position the carriage and table so that cut plot file will be in the positive x and y directions from the origin Figure 33 4 Ifthe keypad light is red press the Set Origin button If not press the keypad Start Stop button until the keypad light turns red then press the Set Origin button The light will turn green Position the registra tion tool to the right and below the area to be cut as
11. is placed where the left mouse button is clicked A small R1 appears to show the R1 point Same as above except an R2 marks the location of the second point Automatically finds the near est vector endpoint when placing the registration point Puts 301 Software in Digitize Point Entry Mode Manually move the carriage and tray so that the digitize toolis positioned over the design in exactly the same place the Regis tration Point R1 is displayed on screen Press the Start Stop button on the keypad to set the digitized point D1 will appear when the point is received by the 301 The same as above except D2 marks the location of the second point Deletes all digitized points dis played on the screen Closes Registration and sends the registration data to the display window Check Show Reg Points to display registration points Displays the Registration Mode and instructions for the next step Shows the x y coordinate location of the cursor Chapter 2 Overview 31 Registration x Display Options Zoom All W Pan mouse b1 Design Setup __Sendto Cutter Registration Points s t Point 1 i Snap To Endpoint Dig tize Points Clear Digitized Pts Help Exit Registration Figure 6 Registration Window 32 loline 301 Software User Guide Port Setup Port Setup Choose the PC serial port where the Select Port cutter is connected Comi C Come
12. keypad light Click on the All button under Zoom in the upper left corner of the screen Click on CUTTER Display Click on Port Setup Figure 23 Verify that the current port matches the port to which the cutter is physically connected to See the cutter User Guide for help identifying the COM port Click OK Click on Send to Cutter Make sure that Adjust output using registration data is checked if the design was digitized Click on Send The cutter will begin the cut sequence Wait until this is finished Remove weed the excess ma terial Remove the cut letters Put them aside to embroider later I inch piece of cloth Load the cutter with the 5 inch edge of the Zoom E material on the long Y edge of the tray _ An CUTTER Display Port Setup Select Port Comi Com Com C Comd C Com C Com Com Com Flow Control Hone CTS Hardware Xon RTS Digitizing Cancel m pr Ludter READY ta Be nen dla io caai Mr Merle Ta Fand FR ma nen Figure 24 Ready to Send Window 40 loline 301 Software User Guide Using Edit Design Remove a Block of Stitches This exercise will demonstrate how to remove a block of stitches from a stitch file with the Edit Design features Remove the Stitches 1 Load fabrics plt into 301 Software Add Outline and Zigzag stitches to the file These steps are described above Press the Edit Design
13. stitches 34 loline 301 Software User Guide Edit Design Functions Figure 18 301 Stitch Editor Blue Toolbar Mode design level functions Blue Toolbar Mode Design Level Functions Close Edit Zoom ESC Move Preferences Color Rotate Mirror Cut Paste Remove Clean X Help Undo Options Closes the editor returns to the Design Window Edit at segment level Black Toolbar Mode Adjust display view of design Escape from the current task Move entire design Cross hair type ruler type etc For color change or background Dual direction in single degrees or 10x Mirror either horizontally or vertically Cut the highlighted portion of the design Paste buffer contents Removes extra jumps extra jumps amp trims or small stitches Removes extra jumps trims and small stitches exit Editor Displays online Help Undo previous changes To edit jumps and trims Chapter 3 Editing Designs 35 Figure 19 301 Stitch Editor Black Toolbar Mode segment level functions Black Toolbar Mode Segment Level Functions Color Exit Change gt Trim Change gt Jump Change gt Run Change gt Single Cut Remainder Move Remainder Zoom Paste lt and gt lt lt and gt gt gt C and lt C gt J and lt J X START Block End Move End Cut Grab All Lock Unlock Double Del Current Record Change the stitch color Returns to Blue Toolbar Mode Change selected to a Trim Stit
14. the center If this item is not checked the first segment of the design will begin at the current origin and the embroi dery head will stop at end of last stitch segment Move before changing color If checked the embroidery machine will jump to the start of the new color section then change to the new color i e change needles after moving to the new section If un checked the embroidery machine will change to the new color change needles before jumping to the start of the new color section Extra stitch after jumps Check to force the embroidery ma chine to needle down at the start of the first stitch following a jump Trim jump minimum If a single jump stitch exceeds the length specified here it will change to a trim jump Trim 3 Trim 5 The number of consecutive jumps that will trigger an embroidery ma chine trim command Chapter 2 Overview 25 See the Special Cases section in Tutorials for information about using Barudan file formats 26 loline 301 Software User Guide Color Stop added to end Move Pantograph After Placement Stitch Use 2 color stop Save Registration Points HP GL Only Include All Layers HP GL Only If this item is checked a color change record will be appended to the end of the design Commonly used with Barudan FMC set to first needle of color sequence so it is ready for sew ing the design again The Pantograph sometimes called a hoop holds t
15. your local dealer or Ioline Customer Service Contact information is listed under Customer Service in this chapter Any warranty 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 loline 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 machine carefully package the equipment in its original container or packaging equivalent You may purchase shipping containers from loline 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 54 loline 301 Software User Guide 3 Ship the container using FED EX or another approved carrier COD shipments ARE NOT ACCEPTED An loline 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
16. 25 F FCC 56 File formats xiii 17 24 FMC xii 26 46 47 Fonts 49 Creating a Contour 50 Welding 50 Force 23 42 45 G Gaps 21 28 Grab 35 40 Group Internal Polygons 28 H Hardlock Drivers 15 Hardlock Key xi 16 Help xi xii 20 31 34 53 Hoop Moving to place appligu 26 HP GL x 17 20 24 26 42 46 49 51 I Illustrator See Adobe Illustrator Import 17 19 46 48 Import options 17 46 Include All Layers 26 Indent 28 Insert 35 Installation 15 16 Interference problems 56 loline Corporation 54 J Jumps xiii 21 22 25 35 Extra stitch after 25 Trim xiii 25 Viewing on screen 20 K Key See USB key Kiss cut 22 42 45 Kiss Cut ALL 22 L Layer Contour 42 Creating in CorelDraw 49 51 Cut multiple 22 Cutting 45 Preview 22 Renaming 22 Save registration points from 26 Selecting 42 Show all 22 Toggle on off 22 Turning off 22 Letters See Fonts Loading a file 18 Lock 28 35 Double Lock 28 Selected group 35 Unlock 35 Lock Stitch at Start End 28 LPT port 16 M Main Window x 17 Margins 21 22 Around tray edge 21 Between copies 22 Material xiii 20 22 23 26 30 39 42 45 Material Dimensions 22 Media 55 Melco xiii 17 Mirror 21 34 Move 34 Move before changing color 25 Move Pantograph After Placement Stitch 26 Move Remainder 35 N Needle down 21 Needle down after first stitch following jump s 21 Needle up 20 Nest xiii O Ope
17. BE mm RL peban angi 34 mm Satin Cokumm Stitching ker Yu 1 ER Damiy 16 F Bean Stitch oo EJ Maratea slitch erghi m f Add Comer Bulfer Points landen sich inuiti E Sinrlslichir in Carers F Edend Conners e Leck Stich before seed allen jurig M Ckr va Pistpigotet 1 Ci ran FF Doubin kazk Group internal P kro s he Gimel Gulls lo embrodeny resoa Simple Cein ingie F Eimir l Prolrudiny Sicher iY Eirinete Dupic le P krgons he Tackdoen Sean regnert reducto Wt Sete Lance OR Foe cll Seh Hem Figure 21 Creating stitches Sur Seui Dera Hints for Choosing Stitch Types The following table shows the Density Values for Zigzag and Satin columns Density Per Centimeter Percentage VI I V U HET Paf as E m pes BET VIE II o o o a DI THE VO U I VI II VI ER HERE oe VI o BEE NT HE HERTZ 77 VI CI VU 7 I HEHE SE Figure 22 Stitch density values Creating a Sew Disk 1 Chapter 4 Tutorial 39 Choose Save File Click on the output type required by the stitching machine Enter a file name and location for the stitch file Choose Con tinue with Export If a file parameter window appears adjust the settings as neces sary Click Continue Cutting a Design 1 Use the keypad Arrow keys to position the Table and carriage so that the blade tip is over the lower right corner of the material Fabrics plt requires a 5 x Press Set Origin on the keypad to obtain a green
18. Settings Default 22 Recalling 22 Saving 22 Setup Buttons 22 28 Sew disk xi xiii 24 25 39 Create 24 Output Options 25 Save 20 Short Stitching in Corners 29 Show ALL Colors 22 Show First Color Only 22 Show Jumps 20 Show Reg Pts 20 Simple Overlap Logic 28 Single Step 20 Snap selection box 43 Snap to Endpoint 30 Software See 301 Software Control Center or Embroi dery systems Apparel design software 55 speed 44 Start Stop 23 24 30 44 45 Start Stop key 23 24 44 45 START Block 35 Statistics 27 Status Window x xi 24 27 31 Stitch density x xiii 29 37 38 Stitch Display 20 Stitch Editor x 20 34 35 41 Stitches Adding xiii Bean stitch 37 Block of xii 35 40 Choosing 38 Clip ends 29 Close gap 28 Creating 20 28 Delete lock stitches xiii Density xii 28 29 38 Edit 41 Extra stitch after jumps 25 Fragmentation length 28 Lock 28 Locking stitch 35 Moving xiii Outline running stitch x 20 24 26 28 29 37 40 42 43 49 50 Overlap 28 29 Placement 26 37 Placement stitch 26 Remove 40 Satin stitch x xii xiii 20 21 22 25 28 29 33 35 37 38 39 40 4 Stitch Guide 37 Tack down 28 Tack down running stitch 28 37 Zigzag xii 28 37 38 40 Contour 29 Zigzag stitch xii 28 37 38 40 Stitch file See Sew disk Stitch Fragmentation Length 28 Stitch overlap xiii 28 29 Stitch types 37 Stitch width xiii Stop Mode 24 Support 53 53 56 Contact information 54
19. button Click the Edit button in the Blue Toolbar then click any of the zigzag stitches in the triangle in the center of the A the island The Black Toolbar will appear Figure 25 Aik vr uk PPP RE ti bl ab kik k MS Figure 25 Removing the stitch island in the letter A Click on Grab The whole block of stitches will change color and the Blue Toolbar will appear the outline stitch will Click on Cut The stitches on the island will disappear Only remain Repeat the previous steps to remove the outline stitch Repeat this process for the B and the R The design will look like Figure 26 after the Figure 26 Design after removing stitch is edits are complete lands Chapter 4 Tutorial 41 Save the File 1 Exit the Stitch Editor by choosing the Exit Editor button Click on Yes to save the changes made during the session Choose No when asked to continue editing the design te a N Li NAA K i on 2 The standard 301 software screen will appear Click Save File to save the file in the format required by the embroidery ma chine E i Art Fri WW Wt i MY k 7 amp pARAANAI Tr Fu PEERED Edit Individual Stitches The process for editing individual stitches includes creating a stitch arc from the flat stitches generated by the 301 Software Figure 27 Select the first stitch
20. ch Change selected to a Jump Stitch Change selected to a Run Stitch Change selected to a Single Satin Stitch Cut unhighlighted portion of segment Move unhighlighted portion of segment Adjust display view of design in or out Paste unhighlighted portion of segment Move selected segment forward and backward Fast Forward and Fast Backward Forward and Backward to next Color Change Forward and Backward to next Jump Stitch exit Segment Level of Editor Identify start of section for editing Identify end of section for moving Identify end of section for deletion Select segment between previous and next jump Selects all segments within a group i e both islands in B Put a Locking Stitch at start and or end of a selected group Remove Locking Stitches from selected group Split the current segment in the middle Delete the current segment Displays the segment number stitch type and relative and absolute coordinates Row 1 e g 160 Run 30 Shows the segment number in order from start and the type of segment Outline Tack down and Bean stitch 36 loline 301 Software User Guide segments are referred to as Run i e run stitch Satin and Zigzag stitches are referred to as Sngl i e single segments Row 2 Shows the relative coordinates of the segment vector Row 3 Shows the absolute coordinates of the endpoint of the current highlighted segment The coordinate display will
21. change when the mouse pointer is moved to show the current mouse position Create Stitches 1 2 Open a design file Click on the Create Stitches button See Figure 20 for samples and an explanation of the 5 stitch types Select your desired stitch type s Figure 21 Click on OK when finished The design will appear with the stitches imposed over the outline Placement Stitch Placement Tack down Tack down Bean Stitch Stitch Stitch Stitch Stitch Guide An outline stitch of the applique Used to aid the placement of the cloth pieces on the garment A rough stitch to initially apply the cloth design to the garment Holds the cut pieces in place during the embroidery process A decorative stitch consisting of 3 or 5 stitches be tween 2 points This stitch has a thicker appearance than the standard running stitch Light density stitch with adjustable width and offset The lower stitch count usually results in a lower cost A high density stitch with adjustable width and offset High stitch count results in high quality but also often higher cost Figure 20 Descriptions of stitch types CHAPTER 4 Tutorials 38 loline 301 Software User Guide Create Stitches Embroldery Setup Placement Stachding oartlinejk T Zigzag Cotumir Stitching Pirima Hich kredh as Bir dh K Densiy F klaodmum stitch kenagth xe mm So F Tashabown Stitching Contr Cip ends Birmu Heh kr zi hi
22. e 23 Figure 24 Figure 25 Figure 26 Figure 27 Figure 28 Figure 29 Figure 30 Figure 31 Figure 32 Figure 33 Figure 34 Figure 35 Figure 36 Figure 37 Figure 38 Figure 39 Figure 40 Figure 41 Figure 42 Figure 43 Figure 44 IMAGES amp ILLUSTRATIONS The 300 350HF System installation screen uusesessesesesessesennsnenennnnnnnnene 5 301 Software parallel hardlock key ueesesesssesesesesenesnsnensnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnenn 6 Rear view of computer siwsacsusasweasseeudsaekusss se masgsguas 6 301 Software Main Window ddd asas sasasesesssssasssasas s sess 7 DO SoftWare ICON spenen sg nisi s 7 Select import options prior to importing the design file 18 Loading a file into 301 Software ueesesesesssnenesssnsnennnnsnenennsnsnnnennsnnnnnnsnnnnnnnnnenn 18 301 Design Window u 19 301 Design Window function buttons defined uneeeesesseesesesesnenennenn 20 301 Design Setup Window esesssssenesnsnennnnsnnnenennsnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnann 2l Send to Cutter Window sesssessessssessessessssessesrssessroseseesessssnssessreseseesesssss 23 Choose file format to save the cut file nnnneesenesenesesesnsennnennnnnnnnnnnnennn 24 Example of saving a file in Tajima TFD format 25 Save Design File Status Window 000seseessenenennenennnnnnennnennnnnnnnnn 27 Create Stitches Window 0222420202000002020200
23. e selected color Figure 45 5 Open the Arrange menu and select Separate Click the mouse somewhere on the empty page This will deselect both Cou gars and the new background design Saving the File 1 Open the File menu Select Export Select PLT HP GL Plotter File as the file type Name the file Cougars and click OK Accept the default settings for the export process 2 The file is now ready for importing into the 301 Software Dif ferent colors are treated as different layers in the 301 software so the Cougars plt file will open into the 301 with two layers Chapter 4 Tutorial 5 52 loline 301 Software User Guide This page intentionally left blank CHAPTER 5 End Notes Service Support Ioline has many years of experience working with sports and decora tive apparel professionals Feel free to contact us if you have gues 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 Systems Service Manual available upon request from loline Customer Service 3 Consult the support section of the Ioline Web site www ioline com 4 For additional assistance contact
24. 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 the 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 Symbols 100 files xiii 17 301 Software vii ix x xi 17 15 xii 16 30 xiii 17 18 40 41 42 44 45
25. ent Record 35 Customer Service 53 54 Contact information 54 Cut Remainder 35 Cut remainder 35 Cutter display 20 21 30 31 33 34 35 44 45 46 Cutter Size 22 Cutting 39 Avoid cutting a thread 21 Cancel 24 Multiple layers 22 Pausing 23 Send a cut file to the cutter 23 45 Send to cutter 20 Specify number of copies 22 Cutting area 22 D DAT files xiii 17 46 47 Del 35 Density x xii xiii 28 29 37 38 Values 38 Design Center 25 Design Level Functions 34 Design Margins 21 Design Setup 20 21 30 Apply changes 22 Cutting area 22 Dimensions 22 Preview on screen 22 Specify number of copies 22 Design Setup Window 21 Design software 55 Design Window x xi 19 20 23 30 31 34 42 48 Buttons 20 Functions 19 20 Digitize xii 30 44 45 Points 30 44 Digitize Point 44 Digitizing software See 301 Software Dimensions 22 Display 20 21 30 31 33 34 35 44 45 46 Dongle 16 Multiple daisy chaining 16 Double 35 Double Lock 28 DST files xiii 17 DXF files xii 48 E Edit 34 Edit Design 20 31 33 35 40 41 At design level 34 Design Level Functions 34 Segment level 35 Edit stitches xiii Emb 35 Embroidery systems xiii 17 20 22 25 26 37 41 Compatible file formats xiii Embroidery system settings See Sew Disks Output options ESC 34 Exit xi 30 31 35 41 46 Exit Registration 30 EXP files xiii 17 Export x 24 27 39 46 48 51 Extend Corners 29 Extra stitch after jumps
26. from C Ioline Barudan 6 Select the design file name with DAT extension from those listed Chapter 4 Tutorial 47 Barudan FME Mak Handler Exporting pi Avubonobe Lenbering R Nien Bene changing color W ColorfStep added io ond APC Hiss inikdir Diak in Debt A m O M Akernae Shell Cancel Figure 39 Import Barudan design files Saving Barudan FMC dat Files Saving a Barudan DAT file onto a CP M formatted floppy disk re quires an initialization step beforehand This step is NOT necessary if the DAT files are saved onto an MS DOS formatted floppy disk Important This procedure requires that Software 22 disk for Barudan FMC by Sydex is present in the C Ioline subdirec tory Contact Ioline Customer Service for more information 1 Choose the Barudan format from the Save File dialog window Figure 40 Place a floppy disk in the A or B disk drive Press the Initialize button for the correct drive When the process is complete press the Copy File to Drive button to finish the export Barudan FMC Disk Handler J Automatic Centering V Move before changing color 7 Color Stop added to end Initialize Disk in Driv A Initialize Disk in Drive B 7 Alternate Shell Figure 40 Save Barudan design files 48 loline 301 Software User Guide Exporting DXF files from Adobe Illustrator The 301 software will import designs exported from Adobe Illustra
27. h or design files for cutting graphics on the cutter and exports sew disks for use by most popular embroidery machines For more information about Ioline cutters please see the 300 350HF System User Guide 301 Software Features IE Interfaces with Ioline cutters E Imports major embroidery system designs including Tajima DST Melco EXP Toyota 100 and Barudan DAT formats M Imports designs created in CorelDRAW HP GL PLT and makes embroidery sew disks M Nests and cuts multiple copies of pattern outlines minimizing material waste E Includes placement tack down zigzag amp satin stitches Choice of stitch width density and overlap M Edit Stitches Move convert jump to trim add or delete lock stitches Change thread color Make sure 301 software is installed as shown in the Installation sec tion xiv This page intentionally left blank CHAPTER 1 Assembly amp Set up Install loline Software 1 Insert the software CD ROM into the PC s CD ROM drive 2 The installation should start automatically If it does not go to Start Menu gt Run Click on Browse and choose the CD ROM drive usually D N Select tosetup exe then Open and Run 3 Follow the self guided installation instructions to install the Ioline Control Center 301 Software Acrobat Reader and all manuals See Figure 1 Select Components In the options liet below select the checkboxes for the software that you
28. he material and moves in x and y directions If this field is checked after the placement outline is sewn the embroidery head will move just beyond the top or bottom border of the outline and 1 color change will occur At this stage the appligue material can be placed The operator has to program the machine to stop at the first color change encountered If checked the procedure above will include 2 consecutive color records The embroidery machine operator may prefer this option program embroidery machine to stop when 2 consecutive color records are encountered Saves the location of the registra tion points in the output file The points will reappear when the file is opened and are reusable Saves registration points from all layers in the output file Chapter 2 Overview 27 Save Design File Status Window After pressing Continue with Export the Save Design File Status Window will appear The following are displayed A summary of the output file statistics Print Specifications function Choose Portrait or to make a hard copy of the export file statistics The options customize the report Save Design File Export continued Design Saved As clolne Data cohor dsi Dimensions in inches Hit ESEE wan Dim nision in Centimeters Hie EO vun BIKIZGNU Stich Cost MEE Colors EEE Print Specifications Mo print Portrait Landscape F clude statistics MT Color print 7 include graphic Print acolo FF Form
29. here near the lower lefthand corner of the page Look at the outline and notice how the individual letters are not actually connected to one 3 Type the word Cougars Highlight the word with the mouse or by pressing Ctrl and Shift then the left Arrow on the key aoter ee eee ere board Figure 41 are the lines the cutter will cut Welding Figure 40 will connect the lines 4 Go to the Font List and select Brush Script MT Cougars will change to a scripted font with all the letters overlapping but not joined Resize the letters by typing 200 in the Font Size List Core DAAW P Gap F Fils fl na ar iee EEE Berge Bet foot a pi Deas A am mm oN ed BV TINO S me Fe It eee AME te T 4 Zu Fi EE SS Dee EO ET EEE gt k E rh q Arrange Effects Pick Menu Menu Remove Color Bim Tool Gl x at T Text Color Palette e Tool lt in a ij tat Eh Page Fa gt Eck or clipe basa kor phar p ra perder en ee Eevee P ls ee Abi pcb dejas Eih eet a Figure 41 CorelDRAW main screen 50 loline 301 Software User Guide Figure 42 Letters before welding and addition of a contour left and with a contour after welding right 5 Click on the Pick Tool 6 Inthe Color Palette Left click on the X which is usually the top box The image will go away
30. hin el Km ikru lat I np B r dz ti FOR anid 1 Fl ltei Conia Cordon Import Hia Hirer ator Lebel wes caunas E Figure 5 301 Software Main Window Opening a File 1 Choose a file type 301 Software can import major embroidery system designs including Tajima DST Melco EXP Toyota 100 and Barudan DAT formats The program also supports CorelDraw HP GL PLT format 2 Check the Import Options by pressing the button and reading the descriptions Figure 6 18 loline 301 Software User Guide import Options M Faster display Linchick this bax if Ehe design window is not displayed property ater mporting 4 design i With emin oidery files assume outline is placement stinch Recall previous import file path Reduces the number of mported arar if objec s of the feet odor are shored on mone Cope all det design Ges from Tagen drfrs A to folder Cones al dal design fics from flopery drive B fo tober Warning This process erases any existing dat files in folder czbol n Banudan M BARUDAN FOR HD DOS s gmienc colors 1 9 as ncoimt r d F DXF linear interpolation for splines Ww DXF enable 256 colors F DXF scale factor ER ir MAP enable use of queue to process maftiple map files Cancel Figure 6 Select import options prior to importing the design file 3 Use the center file window to locate the folder and file to im port The default fo
31. l C Vertical Ruler Type Inches f Centimeter Margins and Copies Design Lett 15 in Margina Bottom 16 i EE f Maximum Copies Horizontal Count X 4 C Set Copy Count s Vertical Court Yy 4 Single Copy Margins Between Horizontal xy 4 Copies Vertical Y 4 nl Material Dimensions Cutter Size Co 175 inf 4445 C 18x24 in Ba 205 inl f 48x30 in Needle down after first stitch following jump s Remove extra pen up movement jumps Remove segments less than Close gaps less than Rotate Mirror Ruler Type Design Margins Copies Color Setup Included Layer s Included Layer s W color 0 W color 1 Pause Between Layers Show ALL colors Show FIRST color only lw Kiss Cut ALL Preview Save Setup Cancel OK Recall Setup Help Apply Detault Setup Figure 0 301 Design Setup Window In rare cases uncheck this box to remove unwanted cuts where a thread is located Combines multiple jumps into a single jump This cleans a design of jumps that trigger automatic thread trimmers Combines small vectors into smoother segments to improve cut ting quality and reduce cutting time Repairs shapes that are not continu ous Gaps affect cutting quality and stitch output Rotates base design Mirrors base design Change default display units Sets the white space border around the tray edge Displays multiple copies of the design so that m
32. lder is C Ioline Data Figure 7 import File Type import File Name raions Data ph kina 361 Revi d n Figure 7 Loading a file into the 301 Software Chapter 2 Overview 19 4 Click on the file name to import If the file is not shown make sure that the file type and folder location are correct 5 Click on Load Import File 6 The Design Window will appear Figure 8 Design Window z Inline Hri Ei Linc E inine fi id att ri nl Y axis ruler Scroll bars carriage motion Design VVindow functions see Figure 9 X axis ruler Tray motion Oa a ae a ee I IT IFA TE EEE SEITE Figure 8 301 Design Window 20 loline 301 Software User Guide Display Options Zoom a CUTTER Display C STITCH Display Show Reg pts v Pan mouse b1 Single Step Send to Cutter Save File Create Stitches Registration Print Port Setup Edit Design Hep Close Figure 9 301 Design Window buttons Functions Zoom All Cutter Display Stitch Display Stitch Count Show Jumps Show Reg Pts Pan Single Step Design Setup Send to Cutter Save File Create Stitches Registration Print Port Setup Edit Design Help Close Enlarges or reduces the view Each increment is twice half size Zooms the display to fit the entire design Shows the cut outline Shows embroidery stitches created with the Crea
33. 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 Reguested loline 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 1 425 398 8282 Fax 1 425 398 8383 info Oioline com www ioline com This User Guide is provided for informational purposes only The contents are subject to change without notice and loline 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 5 End Notes 55 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 56 loline 301 Software User Guide The FCC Wants You to Know This equipment generates and uses radio frequency
34. lps ensure that column stitch end points align more accurately accu rate overlap with placement stitch endpoint s Improves Zigzag stitching on some shapes Removes small segments in the Tackdown and Bean stitches to improve output Closes gaps smaller than 1mm that were left in a polygon and smooths stitching of vectors that do not exactly share end points Create Stitches Minimum stitch length Maximum stitch length Tackdown Stitching Minimum stitch length Maximum stitch length Indent 10 om Bean Stitch Minimum stitch length 10 om Maximum stitch length 3 0 om Indent 20 nm B3 C B 5 l Lock Stitch before and after jump ivf Double lock W Convert outline to embroidery resolution W Eliminate Protruding Stitches vw Tackdown Bean segment reduction Embroidery Setup Zigzag Column Stitching width 40 m Density 4 Overlap 35 W Contour Clip ends Satin Column Stitching Width KU mm Density 16 Overlap 35 th W Add Corner Buffer Points W Shartstitching in Corners W Extend Corners W Close Polygons 1 0 mm i Group Internal Polygons Simple Overlap logic if Eliminate Duplicate Polygons Save Setup Default Setup Cancel OK Recall Setup Help Figure 5 Create Stitches Window Group Internal Polygons Simple Overlap Logic Eliminate Duplicate Polygons Setup Buttons Zigzag Column Stitch Density Zigzag Regroups internal polygons
35. n if you intend to cut multiple layers that must be on top of one another after a cut Opens a preview window that displays the results of changes in Design Setup Save and Recall custom settings with these buttons Pressing the Default button will reset all settings to the factory default Applies the changes in the Design Setup Window without closing it Sending a Cut File to the Cutter Pressing the Send to Cutter button displays the window shown in Figure 11 Pressing Send will transmit the design displayed in the Design Window to the cutter m Send to Cutter READY to send current display to cuter Move Cotter Tray Forward WY Save MGIT Cancel O sand sar Figure I Send to Cutter Window Before Sending Always load the cutter and make test cuts to determine the correct settings before sending any files See the Adjusting Blade Exposure and Force sections of the 300 350HF System User Guide for more details Send the file directly from the 301 software following the directions later in this manual or 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 Data lt filename gt plt 3 Select OK Pause Cutting 1 Press the Start Stop key to place the cutter in Stop mode red LED
36. n0nn0nnnennonnnnnnennnnnnennnnnnnnn 29 30 Registration Window Functions ueeeeseseseessnenesnsnenennsnnnenennnnnnnnnnnnnn 31 Port Setup Window suis mad s 32 301 Stitch Editor Blue Toolbar Mode design level functions 34 301 Stitch Editor Black Toolbar Mode segment level functions 35 Descriptions of stitch types ana 37 Creating Stieches ana E 38 Stitehdensiy valles ienesa ers ea 38 select a Port Window ee 39 Ready to Send Window 000020000000ssnsennsnnnnnnnnnnnenennnnnnennnnnnennnnsnnnnnene 39 Removing the stitch island in the letter A 40 Design after removing stitch islands ueesesssesesesesesnsnsenennsnennnnsnnnnnnnnnnnn 40 Select the first stitch you wish to edit ueesesesessesenesnesenennnnsnennnnnnennnnnnnnenennn 4 The bottom stitches will align in an arc after editing eeeee 41 Th complet d dissbsuwsdadeatseeasad esa uausbaus us audus ne 4l Choose the layer that contains the outline to cut ueenesessesesesesenenennnennnn 42 Use these buttons to set registration points sesssesssseesssresserrsesreseseesesees 43 Design outline with Registration points defined nneee 43 Setting the Origin for digitizing on the cutter ssesseseessssesrssesesseseseeseseeee 44 Choosing a digitizing point on the cutter unsessesesessssenennnnnnennnnsnennnnnnnnnnnnen 44 Digitizer point displayed on screen sssesesessssss
37. ning a file 18 Options 34 Origin 23 24 25 44 Outline Running Stitch 28 Outline stitch 28 37 40 Output Window 24 Overlap xiii 28 29 P Pan 20 30 Pantograph See Hoop Parallel hardlock key x 16 Paste 34 35 Pause 23 Placement of appliqu 37 Placement stitch xiii 26 37 PLT files xiii 17 20 24 42 46 Polygon 28 Internal 28 Port Setup 20 31 Preferences 34 Preview 22 Print 20 Specifications 27 Printer port 16 R Radio frequency 56 Registration x xi xii 20 23 26 30 31 42 43 44 46 Create Registration Points 43 Cutter Preparation 42 Exit 30 Set Point 30 43 Set Point 2 30 43 Status Window 31 Registration functions 30 3 Clear digitized points 30 Set Point 30 Set Point 2 30 Registration Mode 31 Registration points x 20 23 26 31 43 46 Saving to a file 26 Registration Tool 44 Registration Window x xi 20 30 Remove 34 Block of Stitches 40 Remove extra pen up movement jumps 21 Remove segments less than 21 Repair 53 54 Repeat 45 Return Material Authorization RMA 53 Rotate 21 34 Ruler units 21 S Satin Column Stitch 29 Satin stitch xii xiii 29 35 37 38 Save Design File Status Window 27 Save File xi 20 24 39 41 46 47 Save Registration Points 26 Segment Cut 35 Move 35 Split See Double Segment Level Functions 35 Send to Cutter x 20 23 30 39 45 Service 53 Under warranty 53 Set Origin 23 24 25 44 Set Point 30 43 44 45
38. nnnenesnenennnsenesssnenennensnnsnenennsnssennsnenne Disitize Points from the Cutter ee Preparethe C lter rasieren Digitize the Polhte ea re sia send Adjusted File to Cutter 2 ie Saving Registration Points in a File _ eeseseesessssesesnensnnsnenennsnenennnnenennenennnnenennsnenennsnenunenen Special Cases cna a ER E E R Importing Barudan FMC dat Files srrecnesacnin iron Ann EAER Saving Barudan FMC dat Files sormieni a A sg Exporting DXF files from Adobe Illustrator unssesesesesesesenenensnnenenenenennnnnnenennne Importing DXF files into 301 ck Using CorelDRAW to Make a Design neseesesenenenennnennnnenenennnnnnenenennnennee Creating D lefizsd ad ds a needa tat VVeldihs Letters is ss ds das dk Creatine a GORCOUF se as na oj svainis SWINE NEFIE ss a s aa ea a ais ss OO End Notes Service amp Sup Or seis cies hee tae eel co re Getin HeD ocana ete en ny ae nu A ere Te CUSCOMEr Service anna abe Your Comments Are Requested uesesessssesessssesnsnssnnnsnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnsnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn Before you contact Support ueseessessssesesnssesnnnsnnsnnnennsnnnnnnnnnnnnnsnennnnnsnsnsnnnnnnssnsnsennnnne The FCC Wants You to Know uesesssesessssesnsnssennsnssnnnnnsnnsnsnnnnnsnnnnnsnsnennnsnsnsnnnnnnsnnsnnnnnn BOSKIEL aneignen alias FOREWORD Introduction 301 software is designed to work with Ioline cutters It imports and digitizes stitc
39. not yet plotted Save File and Create Sew Disk The Save File Window will appear when the Save File button is pressed Figure 12 Choose a format to save the sew data IMPORTANT will save current display only Select File Format Barudan FOR HD u01 Barudan FMC dat HPGL plotter pit Melco exp Tajima TFD dst Toyota 100 Figure 2 Choose file format to save the cut file Create Sew Disk Output Window 1 2 3 4 5 Choose a format The Export Window will appear See Figure 13 Choose the path and file name Check the appropriate boxes in the Options list see below Press Continue with Export The Save Design File Status Window appears Export to embroidery machine disk file Tajima TFD disk file dst Select destination drive folder for exported file p Copy tad feae Data File name gt TRO Labet rector Options F Miye betore changing coke M Esia sich afa eps z FF Trkmti uTp miri FM Tim fF Trim t r t Format Floppy Disk l stich ALA Be tp Amin Beare Cancel Comins with Export Figure 3 Example of saving a file in Tajima TFD format Sew Disk Output Options TFD Label Tajima Only Includes a file description in the header portion of a Tajima file Automatic Centering If checked the center of the design will be at current origin of the em broidery head Design will start at the center and return to
40. oints in a File Itis possible to store the registration points that are created for a design 1 Select Exit Regis tration or click on HPGL plotter disk file piti X In upper right Ener en si Fid er DOETS corner of display mr an pm window ES u ell 4 2 Click the Save File button 3 Select HP GL plotter PLT Ex RT es port window will amm ath open Figure 38 tana Da 4 Select the drive directory for the Figure 38 Export Save window for HP GL file exported file 5 Type a file name 6 Ensure that the following check boxes are checked e Include Registration Points e Include all Layers 7 Click on Continue with Export Special Cases Importing Barudan FMC dat Files Barudan DAT format may exist on an MS DOS disk or on a Baru dan FMC CP M format disk If you wish to import export from a Barudan FMC disk you must first copy the files from the Barudan FMC disk to path C Ioline Barudan Important This procedure requires that Software 22 disk for Barudan FMC by Sydex is present in the C Ioline subdirec tory Contact Ioline Customer Service for more information 1 Place the Barudan FMC disk into drive A or B 2 Press Import Options in the Main 301 Window Choose Copy A or Copy B to move all DAT files from the disk to C Ioline Barudan Figure 39 4 After copying files from FMC disk exit the options window and select Barudan DAT 5 Select to import
41. oline Corporation is not responsible for injuries that may occur as a result of unsafe use Ioline Corporation is not responsible for substandard operational performance as a result of failure to maintain the software or cutter as described in this User Guide and the 300 350HF System User Guide Ioline makes no warranty regarding the accuracy of the documentation or system 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 700 A M 500 PM U S Pacific Time Voice 425 398 8282 Fax 425 398 8383 techsupport ioline com www ioline com Part Number File 107647 Rev 4 IOLINE 301 SOFTWARE Figure Figure 2 Figure 3 Figure 5 Figure 4 Figure 6 Figure 7 Figure 8 Figure 9 Figure 10 Figure Il Figure 12 Figure 13 Figure 14 Figure 15 Figure 16 Figure 17 Figure 18 Figure 19 Figure 20 Figure 21 Figure 22 Figur
42. on the sun icon on the desktop or in Start gt Programs gt loline Browse to the Design file folder Click on a File Type button i e HP GL PLT Open the file by double clicking on the name in the file list aE 4 m The Design Window will appear Prepare the 301 Design Setup 1 Click on Design Setup Color Setup 2 Under the heading Included Layens Sitch Order Color Setup select the Top 6 color layer that shows Bottom ES the pattern for registra tion that the 300 will cut around Verify that Kiss Cut All is selected This Figure 30 Choose the layer that con feature is checked by de tains the outline to cut fault See Figure 30 3 Select OK Fabrics plt requires a 5x1 l inch piece of cloth Load the cut ter with the 5 inch edge of the material on the long Y edge of the tray Create Registration Points Registration points are features used to align the pattern plot that you wish to cut or plot around Greater distance between the regis tration points will result in greater accuracy in the adjusted plot cut file Points should be chosen that are easily selectable from the pat tern sharp corners rather than curves 1 Click on the Registration button The 301 enters Registration Mode 2 Under Registration Points Ne Ta click on Set Point 1 Figure Registration Points a Set Point 1 3 Position mouse pointer over gen desired Registration Point Sei Point 2 and click the left mouse
43. ore than one design is cut at a time Select Maximum to fill the tray Set Copy Count and Horizontal and Vertical counts for the desired number of copies 22 loline 301 Software User Guide Margins Between Copies Material Dimensions Cutter Size Color Setup Included Layers Cut Order Stitch Order Pause Between Layers Show ALL Colors Show First Color Only Kiss Cut ALL Preview Setup Buttons Apply Control the space between copies Changes the dimensions of the displayed cutting area to match the material size Change cutting area for different cutter models Toggles one or more layers on or off for cutting or editing stitches Enables user to rename layers Displays the list of layers imported from the plot file Change the numbering in this column to determine the order each layer is cut when the file is sent to the cutter Change the numbering in this column to determine the order each layer is stitched when the sew disk is created When enabled the cutter will stop cutting between each consecutive layer and enter Stop red keypad light mode The user must press the Start Stop key green keypad light on the cutter to resume cutting This immediately displays all layers in the design Turn off layer zero to get rid of unwanted jump stitch cuts Turns on only the first layer and hides all other layers This is a specialty function for Kiss Cutting Turn Kiss Cut ALL o
44. ou want to cut All Color Setup colors with checked boxes Jocluded Layens stitch Order selected will be cut For the Top b 2color plt file check only Bottom color 1 the contour color uncheck color 0 Figure 36 E o 2 Select Send to Cutter The Figure 36 Turn the cut layer ON be box next to Adjust output fore sending to the cutter using registration data should be checked If not file will not be adjusted using registration data 3 Remove the registration tool and install the blade holder Force and blade exposure must be properly adjusted before sending See the cutter User Guide for more information 4 Click on Send See Figure 37 for completed cut Figure 37 Completed cut using regis tration The steps described in Digi tize Points from Cutter and Send Adjusted File to Cutter should be repeated for each shape that requires registration If the file did not cut completely through the material make test cut s to readjust the blade exposure and or force Once properly adjusted press the Repeat but ton to recut or replot the adjusted file Chapter 4 Tutorial Digitize points are reusable to save time when using registra tion to Kiss Cut or cut multiple contours of the same design CAUTION Pressing the Set Origin gt then Repeat keypad but tons will shift the starting location of the cut and could ruin the output 45 46 loline 301 Software User Guide Saving Registration P
45. sesssssssssesesessesesesesesssssseseseseese 45 Turn the cut layer ON before sending to the cutter uunessseseseeneneeeeeen 45 Completed cut using registration seeseseesesesreseeresesresessssesesresesreseerosesresestes 45 Export Save Window for HP GL file eesesssesesesssssesesnssennsnnnnnennnenn 46 Import Barudan design files _ uusesesesesessesesnsnsnenennsnsnennsnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn 47 Save Barudan design files _ 2u0u00200000022000000000000nnnnenennnnnnenenesnenenenesnenenesnsnnnenennn 47 CorelDRAW mai sereen une ae 49 Letters before and after welding and addition of a contour uneeee 50 The weld roll up tasks as r s s ni 50 Phecontour rolls 1P esxeaawa aade nn anas 5 TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS FOREWORD Introduction zsuwmeseussaimessdsda nt s ss xiii 301l Software Features rn el ol edt keinster el xiii CHAPTER 1 Assembly amp Set up Install lolilne Software veraa sg E dnineune 5 Installing the Flardlock Key a nee 6 CHAPTER 2 Overview Launching 301 Software ana u 7 penis dbil s s ssansmas as ms nn AS 7 PESsieiVVINdOW sists ksi ae Eat 9 alU 3 61 i 0 1 cia PASS SA ES S A 20 Design Setup VVINdOW 2a 21 Sending a Cut File to the Cutter eesesesnsnesesnenennsnsnenesnenennnnenennsnenennenennsnenennsnsnennsnenesnnnen 23 Fause CUINE ze A A N EN 23 Gancelaielitsa ss ag ee a s j 24 Save File and Create Sew Disk 2
46. shapes with their respective external polygons so that the entire group is processed at once the default Left unchecked shapes process in the order of the original import file Sets the stitch overlap direction to the outside for internal polygons When left unchecked the default the over lap on internal polygons falls to the inside See note in side column Duplicate polygons exact same shape and segment count are elimi nated to improve processing Use these buttons to Save and Recall custom settings Pressing the Default button will reset all settings to the factory default Puts a zigzag stitch around a polygon See the Stitch Density Table Fig ure 22 in Chapter 4 for stitch cm values Chapter 2 Overview 29 Internal polygons shapes that lie within the boundaries of another polygon have a default overlap direction toward the inside away from the external polygon For some designs you may want to change the direction to the outside toward the external polygon using Simple Overlap Logic For example to prevent the white space in the center of a capital letter A from closing up 30 loline 301 Software User Guide Overlap Zigzag Contour Clip Ends Satin Column Stitch Density Satin Overlap Satin Add Corner Buffer Points Short Stitching in Corners Extend Corners Percentage of the column width that overlaps the outline A 50 overlap places half the
47. shown Press the Set Ori gin button on the keypad Figure 33 Setting the Origin for digi tizing on the cutter Digitize the Points 1 In301 Software under Digitize Points click on Set Point 1 Two clicks may be required The LED light on the keypad will turn red 2 Using the cutter keypad Arrow keys position the carriage and tray so that the registration tool tip is over the First Digitize Point that corresponds to the registration point selected above Figure 34 Figure 34 Choosing a digitizing point Turn the speed knob all the way on the cutter down counterclockwise for pre cise carriage and tray movement Digitize Points must be carefully 3 Press Start Stop key on keypad selected to ensure accuracy of ee M the adjusted file 4 301 Software will display the new digitize point on screen Fig ure 35 and will change the LED light to green 5 In 301 Software click on Set Point 2 under Digitize Points Two clicks may be required The LED light on the keypad will turn red 6 Repeat Step 2 for the sec ond digitizer point 7 Press Start Stop key on the keypad 8 301 Software will display the second digitize point on screen as a DZ to RZ Figure 35 and will change the LED light to green Figure 35 Digitizer point displayed on screen Send Adjusted File to Cutter 1 Select Design Setup Under the heading Color Setup check the color box es for only the layers y
48. stitch on one side of the outline and half on the opposite side Creates a smoother appearance by graduating the transition between zigzag columns Removes the first and last stitch Handy for removing protruding stitches Places a satin stitch around the poly gon See the Stitch Density Table Fig ure 22 in Chapter 4 for stitch cm values Percentage of the column width that overlaps the outline A 50 overlap places half the stitch on one side of the outline and half on the opposite side Smooths the corner transitions Also referred to as mitred corners Lessens the density of stitch end points in corners Sharpens corners Leave unchecked to blunt corners Registration Window Functions Zoom Pan Design Setup Send to Cutter Registration Set Point 1 Registration Set Point 2 Snap to Endpoint Digitize Set Point 1 Digitize Set Point 2 Clear Digitized Points Exit Registration Status Window Coordinates Window Enlarges or reduces the view Each increment is twice half size Recenters the screen over the cursor when the left mouse button is clicked in the Design Window Displays adjustable design settings e g margins active layers etc Sends the design to the cutter En sure that the cutter is in Start green LED mode with material loaded and the blade properly adjusted Puts 301 Software in Registration Point Entry Mode The first regis tration point
49. te Stitches function The approximate number of stitches in the dis played design Active when embroidery stitches are displayed under the Stitch Display When in Stitch display shows all PenUp needle up movement as dashed lines Displays registration points in the Design Window if they are available Recenters the screen over the cursor when the left mouse button is clicked in the Design Window Displays the vectors in the design file one at a time Clicking the button displays the next vector Displays all of the adjustable settings that modify the design Sends the current design to the cutter Ensure that the cutter is in Start green LED mode with mate rial loaded and blade properly adjusted Saves the stitch file in an embroidery machine or HP GL PLT format Allows the user to create and modify stitches Opens the Registration Window for digitizing and cutting around a preprinted image Sends the current view to a Windows printer Configures the PC port connected to the cutter Opens the Stitch Editor application for manual stitch editing Provides assistance for 301 software Closes the Design Window Chapter 2 Overview 21 Design Setup Window Design Setup Adjust Imported Design i Needle down After first stitch following jumps W Remove extra pen up movement jumps W Remove Segments less than W Close gaps less than Rotate fe oF C gor C 180 f 270 Mirror None Horizonta
50. teed after print F dk C m Cancel Figure 14 Save Design File Status Window 28 loline 301 Software User Guide The term polygon refers to an enclosed vector shape Create Stitches Window Placement Stitch Tack down Stitch Indent Tackdown Bean Stitch Indent Bean B3 B5 Stitch Fragmentation Length Lock Stitch at Start End Double Lock Convert Outline to Embroidery Resolution Eliminate Protruding Stitches Tackdown Bean Segment Reduction Close Polygons Makes an outline of the polygon to aid placing the piece An indented stitch that tacks the let ter or shape down to the fabric Specifies the amount the tack down stitch is indented from the polygon This stitch resembles tiny beans Three stitches are placed back and forth between two points and stitched in a single line Specifies the amount the bean stitch is indented from the polygon B3 and B5 define the number of back and forth bean stitches Breaks all stitches which exceed the entered length into smaller pieces A triangular sequence of 3 very small stitches are added to the start and end of each group of stitches This secures locks the stitching to prevent unraveling Makes the lock stitch a star shaped 5 stitch pattern instead of the trian gular 3 stitch pattern This setting is recommended to improve durability Outlines are adjusted so coordinates are all evenly divisible by 4 This he
51. would like to have installed The disk space lieks reflect Ihe requirements of the options you have selected pr loire Control Center fr 301 Cut and Sew Software Y Adobe Acrobat Reader 13997 k FF 300 User Guide 592 k 7 300 Quick Start Guide 3530 k FF 301 Digitizing Addendum 295 k Disk Space Required Disk Space Remaining ca Figure The 300 350HF System installation screen 4 A window may appear asking to install Hardlock Drivers Answer Yes to all questions 5 Restart the computer if requested 16 loline 301 Software User Guide Installing the Hardlock Key 301 Software requires a hardlock key or Dongle Without it the software will not work The hardlock key is packaged in the Accessory Kit It plugs into a PC printer LPT or USB port See Figures 2 and 3 loline 301 hardlock dongle Back of computer Figure 2 301 Software USB hardlock key Figure 3 Rear view of computer show ing correct installation of the parallel hardlock and printer cable CHAPTER 2 Overview Launching 301 Software 1 Locate then double click on the Ioline 301 Floh sun icon By default this icon is placed on the desktop after installation lolin 501 2 The Main Window will appear Figure 5 Figure 4 301 Software icon te foline 201 DAI 301 Cut amp Sow System ka CJ Fir 2 Fi S TI Fa Imp rt Fil Type AE Forma Load Inport File Fr c
52. you wish to edit l T Prepare to Edit Li H reti ir L 1 Reload fabrics plt into the 301 Software Recreate the stitch file Start the Stitch Editor These steps are described above F He Vip 1a A Furl i TILTI i TE TEN 2 Press the Zoom button Click in the editing window near the center of the A with the left mouse button Left click KE a aL i1 V J fo Fir ji 3 Choose Level 3 If required use the scroll bars to reposition the image so that the stitches in Figure 27 are visible i AY I ki i El ay I Modify the Stitches sf 1 Choose the Edit button Left click on the stitch shown in Figure 27 Figure 28 The bottom stitches will align in an arc after editing 2 Click on the small square at the end point of the selected stitch with the right mouse button Right click Moving the mouse will reposition the stitch end point Drag the end point so that it looks like the Figure 28 When the stitch end point is positioned properly Left click on the mouse to release it in the new position 5 Use the Right and Left Arrow keys in the Black Toolbar to select the next stitch in the row 6 Repeat Steps 2 through 4 for the remaining stitches in the row 7 Repeat the process for the stitches in the bottom row of the island in the A Use Figure 29 as a guide Figure 29 The completed edit

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