Gerber XLp Installation/configuration Manual

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GERBERSERVICE

XLp GERBERplotter Family

Installation & Configuration

Presented by Ronny Sprangers

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Training Outline

• Overview of XLp Plotter

• Hardware Installation

• Software Installation

• Gerber Device Configuration

• The XLp Interface

• Calibrations

• Maintenance

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Overview

• The XLp 50/95 plotters are easy to use, wide format,
inkjet plotters that provide features such as high
reliability, accuracy and low operation costs.

• They have a multi-functional operator panel with
large LCD display

• They are compatible with existing Gerber products
and they offer a Windows based graphical interface
for intuitive control and status messaging.

• Like the Infinity range, the XLp is also based on the
HP 51645 inkjet cartridge.

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Overview

1.Nip Bar Lever : This
lever controls the Nip
Bar and Pinch Rollers.

2.Front Cover

3.Control Panel : Allows
the operator to perform
manual functions.
Currently only English
and Chinese

4.Feed Roll Bar

5.Paper Take-Up Bar : The
paper can be dropped
onto the floor or wound
up on the Paper Take­Up Bar (CW or CCW)

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Overview: Technical Specifications

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Hardware Installation

• Unpack and assemble the plotter.

• Assembly is fairly simple and you should refer
to the XLp Getting Started Manual and the
XLp Installation Instructions available on
GERBERnet technical library.

• For a live demonstration you can view the
XLp Installation Video, also available on
GERBERnet.

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Hardware Installation (step by step)

1. Upon reception of the
system, please check the
crate for visible damage
and report back to your
local Gerber representative.

2. Remove the top and front
of the plotter crate.

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Hardware Installation (step by step)

3. Remove foam blocks,
paper roll, cross member
and paper bars from the
crate.

Also remove the cardboard
box that is glued on the
bottom of the crate

4. Remove the left and
right base assy from the
crate.

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Hardware Installation (step by step)

5. Unpack and assemble
the plotter stand, using the
M6 screws and 5mm Allen
wrench supplied in the
cardboard box.

6. Remove all protective
plastic from the plotter top
and place it on the stand.

2 persons will be needed
for the lifting

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Hardware Installation (step by step)

7. Secure the plotter top to the
base using the 4 remaining M6
screws and 5mm Allen wrench
supplied.

8. Do not forget to plug in the
connector for the paper supply
motor in the right base assembly

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Hardware Installation (step by step)

9. Make sure the voltage
selection switch on the left
base assembly is set for the
correct value (usually 220V)

10. Remove the screw that
blocks the carriage for
transport.

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Hardware Installation (step by step)

11. Feed the paper through the
system as shown on the drawing to
the left.

Paper can go either clock wise or
counter clock wise depending on
the roll.

Either take up or drop on floor

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Hardware Installation (step by step)

12. Open the little door at the
side of the plotter crate to find
your power cable

13. Plug the cable in the back of
the left base assembly and
power up. After initializing the
carriage and cleaning station the
screen should look like this.

Don’t forget to put the
cartridge(s) in or you will get an
error message.