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COPYRIGHT NOTICE COPYRIGHT 1995 Gerber Scientific Products, Inc. All Rights Reserved. This document may not be reproduced by any means, in whole or in part, without written permission of the copyright owner. This document is furnished to support the GS750 plus. In consideration of the furnishing of the information contained in this document, the party to whom it is given assumes its custody and control and agrees to the following: 1. The information herein contained is given in confidence, and a
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FCC NOTICE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Opera
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TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION .............................................................................................................. 1 Description ............................................................................................... 1 Performance.............................................................................................. 1 Convenience ............................................................................................. 2 Support Information ......
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Plotter Speed.................................................................................... 27 Pounce Wheel Holder Installation ................................................... 27 Pounce Wheel Replacement ............................................................ 28 Knife Holder and Blades........................................................................ 29 Blade Wear ...................................................................................... 29 Blade Damage.....
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1 INTRODUCTION Description plus The GS 750 is a state of the art 30-inch (762mm) wide plotter designed for use with the GRAPHIX ADVANTAGE system and other sign design systems. Note: When used with GRAPHIX ADVANTAGE systems, the plus GS750 requires GRAPHIX ADVANTAGE 4.3 or higher. When plus GS 750 is used with other sign design systems, contact the plus system manufacturer to obtain a driver for the GS750 . plus The GS750 features Gerber's exclusive Knife Mode Switching™ Technology, which off
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plus 2 GS750 Convenience plus GS750 has many features that make it easy and convenient to use: ! Accepts any standard Gerber materials in 30-inch (762mm) wide rolls. ! Draws, cuts and pounces up to 28 inches (710mm) high. Using the GRAPHIX ADVANTAGE system Panel feature, the plus GS750 can cut text or graphics in strips up to 96 feet long (29 meters) and 28 inches (710mm) wide. ! Adjustable tool force for uniform cutting with the turn of a dial. ! Stepper motor drive for consistent performance a
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Introduction 3 plus If you require assistance installing or operating the GS750 plotter, contact your distributor or GSP Field Service Department " at 800-828-5406 (in the USA), or fax at 203-645-2448 About This Manual This manual explains the installation and operation of the GS750 plus plotter. It assumes the operator is familiar with the GRAPHIX ADVANTAGE system. It tells you how to assemble, install, plus operate, and maintain your GS750 as follows: plus ! The "Introduction" provides inform
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plus 4 GS750 Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: Note: A note contains important information which could affect successful completion of a task. CAUTION: A caution statement contains information which, if not observed, could result in damage to the equipment. WARNING: A warning statement contains information which, if not observed, could result in personal injury.
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5 PACKAGE CONTENTS plus This section lists the contents of the GS750 shipping plus container. As you unpack the GS750 plotter, inspect all items for damage that may have occurred during shipping. Report any damage to your dealer at once. Save all packaging materials in case it becomes necessary to transport the plotter at a future date. The boxes contain: BOX 1: Plotter Stand Kit 1 Plotter stand right leg 1 Plotter stand left leg 1 Vanity panel 3 Roll support bars 1 Plotter stand base 4 Feet wit
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plus 6 GS750 BOX 3: Paper 50 yds. (45 meters) 20 pound paper for drawing and pouncing BOX 4: Vinyl 10 yds. (9 meters) High Performance black vinyl
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7 INSTALLATION Please unpack the plotter boxes and inventory the contents before you begin to assemble the plotter. Follow these plus instructions to install the GS750 plotter to any GRAPHIX plus ADVANTAGE. Installation of the GS750 to other sign design systems is described separately. Note: Should you experience difficulty during installation of the plus GS750 to the GRAPHIX ADVANTAGE system, contact Gerber Field Service Department at 800-828-5406. Plotter Stand Assembly 1. Install six plastic
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Installation 9 5. Insert a screw, with a washer, into each of the holes at each side of the plotter stand base. 6. Verify that the alignment between the plotter stand base and the stand assembly is correct, then tighten the screws. 7. Push a tube cap in each open end of the plotter stand base. 8. Install the feet in the bottom of the stand base. If installing the Caster Option, refer to the instructions packed with the casters. 9. Return the plotter stand to its upright position. Install Plotter
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plus 10 GS750 Mount the Material 1. First insert the material core end plugs (hubs) into the material rolls. To mount a roll of material on a roll support bar, lift the bar to the top of the hole and slide it toward one leg assembly to free the opposite end. 2. After mounting the material on the bar, return the free end to its hole and slide it firmly down into the locked position. Plotter Work Area plus 1. Place the GS750 near the GRAPHIX ADVANTAGE system so that the material feeds toward you.
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Installation 11 Note: If a plotter is already installed in the PLOTTER port on the GRAPHIX ADVANTAGE, use the TABLET port to install a second plotter. Communication Parameters plus If you are connecting the GS750 to a system other than the GRAPHIX ADVANTAGE, the plotter uses these RS-232 communication parameters: Communication Parameters 9600 Baud No Parity 8DataBits 1StopBit Xon/Xoff Flow Control The plotter has a 25DB female connector with these pin assignments: Pin Signal 2Tx 3Rx 4RTS 5CTS 7S
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plus 12 GS750 Power Cords plus 1. Insert the female connector of the GS750 plotter power cord into the socket on the rear panel of the plotter. 2. Connect the power cords for both the GRAPHIX ADVANTAGE plus system and the GS750 to the multiple outlet strip included with the GRAPHIX ADVANTAGE. The strip should be plugged into a standard, grounded electrical outlet (115V +/- 10% AC, 60 Hz or 230V AC, 50 Hz). 3. Turn power on at the system and the plotter. CAUTION: When the power is on, never try t
