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HP FlexJet E, StudioJet Routine Mainte- nance, Cartridge Maintenance and Handling

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52 Ioline FlexJet E User Guide

Printing Quality

Good printing quality is dependent upon a number of different fac- tors. The type of paper, environmental conditions, and operator habits are only a few of the variables that can affect the quality of a plot. It is important that the printer is loaded and maintained according to the guidelines under the Operation chapter.

If the scans (printing from a single pass) do not line up, see the sections on calibrating the printer in the Routine Maintenance chapter.

Line Quality

If the line quality is uneven try the follow- ing, in the order listed below:

1.Press Start/Stop then the Clean keys on the keypad to automatically clean the cartridges.

2.Inspect the ink level window on cartridge. If it is black, then the cartridge is empty. Replace it with a new one.

3.Remove the cartridge(s) and manu- ally clean the print head with a (de- ionized) water-moistened, lint-free cloth. (See Cartridge Maintenance and Handling under the Routine Mainte- nance chapter for more information.)

Black means empty

Figure 36. HP cartridges have an ink level indicator.

iNote

Use the Page Advance and Power Switch key combination to reset baud rate:

+ 10

Hint

Use the Control Center to change the baud rate to match the design software.

4.Plot on undamaged or higher quality paper that is free of wrinkles and bubbles.

5.Use genuine HP 45 cartridges as recommended by Ioline.

6.Contact an Ioline distributor or Ioline Customer Service if you need further help.

Serial Communication

The serial port on the printer has an adjustable baud rate. Available speeds are 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, and 115200. It is critical that the Control Center, FlexPlot or design software use the same baud rate that the printer is using.

If there is ever any doubt about what baud rate the printer is using, Ioline recommends resetting it to the default of 38400. To reset the baud rate:

1.Turn off the power to the printer.

2.Press and hold the Page Advance key while turning power on.

Contents

Page Trademarks Ioline Disclaimer Limit of Liability Statement Service and Support Ioline Corporation Page SAFETY & CAUTIONS VISUAL REFERENCE GUIDE CHAPTER Page Troubleshooting End Notes GLOSSARY INDEX Page Page Do not try to repair the machine without factory authoriza- tion Only qualified service personnel should attempt any Be careful with hair, jewelry, or loose clothing near the printer Never attempt to move the carriage by hand when the power is on Arrow Left End Cover G. Feed Shaft Right End Cover H. Dancer Bar Take-upMotor Drive Shaft Marker Ink Cartridge Stall Pinchwheel Pinchwheel Lever Traverse or Carriage Rail Feed Shaft Stand Leg Cross-member Inkjet Cartridge Drive Shaft Thank you for purchasing the Ioline FlexJet E or StudioJet printer Quick Start Guide Depending on the communications setup, Ioline ible files iNote 16Ioline FlexJet E User Guide from a computer or file server via a serial or USB When the printer receives a file, the electronic logic system translates The FlexJet E and StudioJet printers break the plot file into Jet plots to the floor (provided in the Unpacking the Printer Carefully remove the printer from the box and place it on a flat See the FlexJet E printer or StudioJet for more information COM Ports Baud Rate Other Serial Port Settings Software Setup Options CAD Software HPGL FlexJet E printer SoftwareFlexPlot DXF Square finished Circle Paper Out Start/Stop 22 Ioline FlexJet E User Guide Start/Stop Start Stop Paper Advance START mode Origin Marker Arrow Keys Page Advance Page Advance Unroll (FlexJet E Only) Unroll Material 26Ioline FlexJet E User Guide The Control Center is a utility program that does two things: nProvides an interface to send completed files to the printer Provides an interface to Changing System Settings File See the section Downloading Firm ware in the Routine Maintenance Exit the Control Center Communications (check box) Quality Setting Line Width Measurement Units Paper Ink 30Ioline FlexJet E User Guide firmly while rotating the top of cartridge toward the back of the See Figure The basic steps required to print a marker on the printer are: 1.Turn the printer and computer power on See the StudioJet Quick Start Guide Before loading a new paper roll always make sure the drive shaft is clean Routine Maintenance section for more details 2.Place a paper hub in each end of the paper roll using a rubber mallet (FlexJet E only) Removing Markers from the Take-up Proper Paper Path 1H FlexJet E 2H+ FlexJet E 34Ioline FlexJet E User Guide 1.Stand in front of the machine Place 3 short pieces of masking tape within easy reach on the top cover 4.Grasp the front edge of the paper with both hands and pull for the proper paper path.) Do not place pinchwheels over drive shaft bearings.) 36Ioline FlexJet E User Guide 2H+ FJE Models Only Feeding Paper light). The printer will finish printing the current scan and pause To stop the computer from sending plot files to the printer Abort Use the keypad a new plot file as described earlier Page 1.Tape the loose end of the roll down so that it cannot flap free Manually Freeing the Take-Up above in the flanged coupling is perpendicular to the opening in the 40Ioline FlexJet E User Guide floor. This method is NOT intended for Thread the paper on the front of the machine. It should drape off the platen, over the feed roll, and onto the floor Set an origin normally and begin plotting. Make sure that the Clean the drive shaft regularly to assure accurate plotting: Turn off the print er and disconnect the power cord Gently remove Prepare the Printer (See the Operation chapter) Use the Control Center to Gather the Calibration Data 1.Open the Control Center program Select Tools>Size Calibration Send Size Plot 44Ioline FlexJet E User Guide Cartridge Alignment nMotion Adjustment aligns scans in the direction of carriage travel Motion Adjustment nFrame Gap aligns scans in the direction of paper movement Motion Adjust (Carriage Scan Alignment) 1.Press Select Alignment Plot 2.Browse to the c:\Ioline\Calibration folder. Select the 40X8.plt test file 3.The Motion Adjust box has one number for adjustment. The default value is Motion Adjust 46Ioline FlexJet E User Guide A key to maintaining good print quality is proper print cartridge maintenance. During printing, ink-spray,paper fibers and dust can Check Cartridges If you experience print quality problems, first verify that the ink Manual Cleaning Procedure A Cloth Should Be: Should NOT Be: 48Ioline FlexJet E User Guide Short-termStorage (7 days or less) Simply leave the print cartridge in the machine, capped in the If the cartridge was not in the Long-termStorage (greater than 7 days) If you do not see a firmware version displayed, please check Update the Firmware 1.Choose File>Download Firmware from the menu bar 2.Press the Select Firmware button Select Firmware Reset CalibrationValues User Guide peripherals or software might cause conflicts. If the computer or the tracking difficulties try the following suggestions: nInstall paper correctly. See the Operation chapter for more details Install paper correctly Make sure the paper path and dancer bar is set correctly (as shown in Cartridge Maintenance and Handling Routine Mainte- nance Continue holding the No Parity Xon/ Xoff Legend G 54 Ioline FlexJet E User Guide Page 56 Ioline FlexJet E User Guide (FlexJet E Models only) 58 Ioline FlexJet E User Guide 1.First, refer to this User Guide for answers to your specific ques- tions Many detailed troubleshooting and repair issues are listed in the FlexJet E & StudioJet Printers Service Manual Consult the support section of the Ioline Web site: www.ioline. com ARE NOT ACCEPTED Chapter 6: End Notes Name: Company Phone Number: 62Ioline FlexJet E User Guide nUse only shielded interface cables nReorient the receiving antenna nRelocate the host computer with respect to the receiver nMove the host computer away from the receiver Acceleration – Arc – Axis – Bottom Cover – Control Panel – See Keypad Keypad – Control Panel Mil – Origin – Panel – See Frame Throughput – Traverse – USB – Vector – X-Axis 66 Ioline FlexJet E User Guide 17, 31 Arrow keys ix, 23, 24, 25, 37, 42, 44 Baud rate 18, 19, 25, 27, 28, 44, 52, 57—Seealso Serial port Adjusting 19 Power cord 18, 21, 41 68Ioline FlexJet E User Guide Baud rate 18, 19, 25, 27, 28, 44, 52 26— 17 29— Feed shaft x, 30, 31, 35, 42, 55, 63 File formats 15, 19, 20 27 EPS 27 PLT 27 70Ioline FlexJet E User Guide 46, 47, 52 46–48 Stalls xii, 29 OK light 21, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 33, 36, 37, 46, 47, 49, 50, 53 Page 72Ioline FlexJet E User Guide Sensor xii, 25 Serial port xi, xiv, 15, 17, 18, 19, 25, 52 Service Station ix, xii, 21, 24, 33, 36, 46, 48, 50, 53 27, 42 xii— Take-upshaft x, 16, 25, 32, 33, 34, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 42, 64 Installation Traverse xii, 41 51–58— 54–56