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User Guide
Ioline FlexJet E & StudioJet Printers
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User Notice Trademarks Ioline, StudioJet and FlexJet E printers are trademarks of Ioline Corporation. HP is a trademark of the Hewlett-Packard Company. Other product names, logos, designs, titles, words or phrases mentioned within this publication may be trademarks, service marks, or trade names of Ioline Corporation or other entities and may be registered in certain jurisdictions including internationally. Ioline Disclaimer IOLINE CORPORATION PROVIDES THIS MANUAL “AS IS” WITHOUT WARRANTY OF
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Ioline FlexJet E Printers User Guide
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Table of Contents Safety & Cautions Visual Reference Guide Chapter 1 Overview Getting Started ................................................................................................. 15 How The Ioline FlexJet E and StudioJet printers Work ................................ 16 Chapter 2 Installation Printer Assembly .............................................................................................. 17 Unpacking the Printer .....................................................
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Control Center Menu Bar Features ............................................................... 27 File ........................................................................................................................................... 27 Communications .................................................................................................................. 27 Tools .............................................................................................................
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Cartridge Maintenance and Handling ............................................................ 46 Check Cartridges ................................................................................................................. 46 Automatic Cleaning Procedure ......................................................................................... 46 Manual Cleaning Procedure ............................................................................................... 47 Print Cartridge
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Safety & Cautions The Ioline FlexJet E and StudioJet printers have many fast moving components. Please read and follow these safety guidelines before beginning operation of the printer: n Do not try to repair the machine without factory authoriza- tion. Only qualified service personnel should attempt any disassembly or access to internal components. If external mechanical adjustments are necessary, turn off the printer and disconnect it from all power sources (both the computer and the wa
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Visual Reference Guide KEY A. Left End Cover G. Feed Shaft B. Right End Cover H. Dancer Bar C. Take-up Motor I. Stand D. Stand Leveling Foot AA. Power Switch E. Feed Roll BB. Serial Port F. Take-up Shaft CC. USB Port Rear Panel Behind Right End Cover AA BB CC B A F C H I G E D x The Ioline FlexJet E Printer Front View.
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Visual Reference Guide KEY J. Drive Shaft Marker Q. Ink Cartridge Stall K. Pinchwheel R. Pinchwheel Lever L. Traverse or Carriage Rail S. Keypad M. Carriage Assembly T. Service Station N. Platen U. Take Up Sensors P. Ink Cartridge Latch P Q R L S J K M N T U The Ioline FlexJet E Printer Front View Close-up
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Visual Reference Guide KEY A. Left End Cover F. Right End Cover K. Stand Leveling Foot B. Drive Shaft Marker G. Keypad L. Feed Shaft C. Pinchwheel Lever H. Stand Leg M. Cross-member D. Pinchwheel I. Inkjet Cartridge N. Platen E. Drive Shaft J. Carriage O. Traverse A F C D E B G O H N M L K J E I Figure 5. The Ioline StudioJet Front View.
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Chapter 1 Overview Unless otherwise noted, diagrams and descriptions de- picting Ioline FlexJet E printer models also apply to the Ioline StudioJet in this manual. Getting Started Thank you for purchasing the Ioline FlexJet E or StudioJet printer. This manual contains instructions and guidelines for setting up, operating and maintaining your Ioline printer. The following compo- nents are needed to create markers: n A FlexJet E printer assembled according to the directions out- lined in the Fle
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16 Ioline FlexJet E User Guide How The Ioline FlexJet E and StudioJet printers Work The FlexJet E and StudioJet printers create printed images through synchronized media and carriage motion. Files are sent to the printer * from a computer or file server via a serial or USB connection. When the printer receives a file, the electronic logic system translates the vector image into X-axis (paper motion) and Y-axis (carriage mo- tion) instructions and uses digital feedback to ensure plot accuracy
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Chapter 2 Installation An overview of the complete setup procedure is described in detail in the FlexJet E Printer and StudioJet Quick Start Guides (provided in the Accessory Kit). Printer Assembly Caution Do not hold the printer Unpacking the Printer head by the bottom edge of the end plates when Carefully remove the printer from the box and place it on a flat, attaching it to the stand. Fingers stable surface. This procedure requires two people. Check the pack- and hands might get pinch
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18 Ioline FlexJet E User Guide Cable Connections When connecting the printer to the computer by serial cable: 1. Make sure that power to the printer is off. Power is off when the switch is in the “0” position, and is turned on when placed in the “1” position. 2. Connect the supplied serial cable and power cord to the panel on the back right end cover of the printer. Lock the serial cable to the port on the printer with the thumb screws. COM Ports Figure 8. The serial cable and power Figu
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19 Chapter 2: Installation Figure 10. FlexPlot Serial Port set-up window. Baud Rate The serial port on the printer has an adjustable baud rate. Available speeds are 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, and 115200. The default is set at the factory to 38,400. The baud rate is adjustable in the Control Center in the Communications>Settings window. Other Serial Port Settings You may also need to set additional serial port settings, for instance, when you use a terminal program. The recommended configura
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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
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21 Chapter 2: Installation Power On Caution Keep hands and loose Turn on the computer and the printer to make sure they both work. clothing away from all The printer power switch is located next to the power cord on the moving parts of the back of the machine, behind the keypad. When the paper is properly printer. Make sure the Service loaded and the printer is powered up, the carriage will move toward Station opening in the right end the left side of the machine, then return to the opp
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