HP FlexJet E, StudioJet manual Cad

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20 Ioline FlexJet E User Guide

CAD

Software HPGL

DM/PL

FlexJet E printer

Figure 11. Workflow: output direct from CAD software (without FlexPlot).

2.Use FlexPlot software to convert files before sending them to the printer for output.

The printer includes the FlexPlot software which will convert many different files into a format that is compatible with the printer. It also provides an advanced marker queue manage- ment system and other tools to optimize the performance of the printer.

CAD

SoftwareFlexPlot

[Network]

HPGL

DM/PL

DXF

ASTM 6959

STD

(Alternate Configuration)

CAD Software

+

FlexPlot

FlexJet E printer

Figure 12. Workflow using FlexPlot for file conversion and output.

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Contents User Guide User Notice Ioline Flexjet E Printers Table of Contents Routine Maintenance Glossary Index Page Page Safety & Cautions Visual Reference Guide KM N AB C D E F Chapter Getting StartedHow The Ioline FlexJet E and StudioJet printers Work Ioline FlexJet E User GuideAssembling the Stand Printer AssemblyUnpacking the Printer Attaching the Printer to the StandSerial Configuration Cable ConnectionsCOM Port Installation Other Serial Port SettingsSoftware Setup Options Baud RateCAD Power On Installing FlexPlot and the Control CenterThis page intentionally left blank Keypad Controls Start/StopClean QualitySet Origin Special Key Combinations Control Center Changing System SettingsVariety of settings are adjustable to fit specific needs OverviewCommunications Control Center Menu Bar FeaturesFile ToolsControl Center Menu Options Consumables Printing a Marker General GuidelinesSend marker/plot files Loading Paper on the StudioJet Loading Paper on the FlexJet EInstalling the Take-up Shaft FlexJet E onlyFeeding Paper 2H+ FlexJet ETape Paper to theTake-up Shaft Positioning the PinchwheelsInsert Front Dancer Bar Positioning the pinchwheelsSet an Origin Pausing a Marker PlotInsert Rear Dancer Bar2H+ FJE Models Only Sending Plot FilesCanceling a Marker Plot Removing Markers from the Take-up ShaftManually Freeing Take-up Shaft Manually freeing the take-up shaftAutomatically Freeing the Take-Up Shaft Reattach Paper To the Take-up ShaftPrinting to the Floor Cleaning the Drive Shaft Cleaning the Platen and TraverseCleaning the Support Blocks Size CalibrationPrepare the Printer See the Operation chapter Click on Done when finished Routine Maintenance Use the Control Center to Gather the Calibration DataEnter the Calibration Data Cartridge Calibration Prepare the PrinterMotion Adjust Carriage Scan Alignment Click on Done when finishedFrame Gap Paper Scan Alignment Cartridge Maintenance and Handling Automatic Cleaning ProcedureCheck Cartridges Manual Cleaning Procedure Soft, fiberless, and moistened with deionized waterOpen the latch for the first cartridge and remove it Print Cartridge Storage Update the Firmware Reset Calibration Values General Troubleshooting Media TrackingPrinting Quality Line QualitySerial Communication Keypad Error Codes TroubleshootingCommon Issues Printer does not complete the marker CauseQuick Start Guide to level Regular or intermittent paper tearing Cause FlexJet E Models only This page intentionally left blank Service & Support Getting HelpCustomer Service Your Comments Are Requested700 A.M. 500 P.M. U.S. Pacific Time Before you contact Support… End NotesFCC WantsYou to Know This booklet is available fromGlossary Panel See Frame Glossary This page intentionally left blank Clean ix, 24, 33, 41, 46 Arrow keys ix, 23, 24, 25, 37, 42, 44Calibration 27, 42-46, 49 Baud rate 18, 19, 25, 27, 28, 44, 52 Design software 15, 17, 19, 24, 28, 36, 51, 52, 54, 57, 61DM/PL 15, 19, 20 EPS 27 PLT 27 PLX 27 Feed shaft x, 30, 31, 35, 42, 55, 63File formats 15, 19, 20 IndexMedia 15, 16, 51 Stalls xii, 29Set origin 24, 36, 37, 42, 44, 54, 56 Origin 16, 21, 24, 36, 37, 42, 44, 53, 54, 56Platen xi, xii, xiii, 33, 41, 55, 56 Power cord xiv, 18, 21, 41Power switch xi, xiv, 21 Frame 16, 28, 54Sensor xii, 25 Service Station ix, xii, 21, 24, 33, 36, 46, 48, 50, 53Stop mode 23, 24, 25, 29, 37, 50 Serial port xi, xiv, 15, 17, 18, 19, 25, 52Traverse xii, 41 Unroll v, 23, 25, 32, 37, 39, 50USB xi Index