Ioline FJ Printer, StudioJet, FJeX Service Manual
Service Manual
Ioline
FJ Printer™
& StudioJet™
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to help. Support information is also available 24/7 on the Ioline Web site—or you may contact Ioline directly:
Ioline Corporation
14140 NE 200th Street
Woodinville, Washington 98072 U.S.A.
Ioline Customer Service Department
Monday through Friday
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Ioline FJ Printer™
& StudioJet™
Service Manual
Images & Illustrations
Figure 1. Proper lifting procedure ...................................................................................... xiii
Figure 2. The Ioline FJ (shown) and FJeX (not shown) Printers Front View. ............ xvi
Figure 3. The Ioline FJ (shown) and FJeX (not shown) Rear View............................. xvii
Figure 4. The Ioline FJ Printer Front View Close-up .................................................... xviii
Figure 5. The Ioline StudioJet Front View .........................................................................xix
Figure 6. Power and communications ports on the Ioline StudioJet .............................. xx
Figure 7. The Ioline FJ Printer. .............................................................................................. 21
Figure 8. Paper direction. ......................................................................................................25
Figure 9. Carriage movement. .............................................................................................. 25
Figure 10. Workfl ow: output direct from CAD software (without FlexPlot). ............ 27
Figure 11. Workfl ow using FlexPlot for fi le conversion and output. ............................. 27
Figure 12. Control Center main menu. ................................................................................ 29
Figure 13. The Ioline FJ Printer power supply. ....................................................................33
Figure 14. Rear power panel assembly..................................................................................33
Figure 15. Pinchwheel assembly..............................................................................................34
Figure 16. Ink cartridges: HP 51645A. ..................................................................................34
Figure 17. FJ Printer logic board. ...........................................................................................34
Figure 18. Printer carriage assembly with cover off. ......................................................... 35
Figure 19. Printer carriage assembly with cover on. ......................................................... 35
Figure 21. Keypad LED error codes. .....................................................................................36
Figure 20. LED lights on the keypad. ..................................................................................... 36
Figure 22. The correct paper feeding path on the Ioline FJ Printer. ..............................43
Figure 23. HP cartridges have an ink level indicator. ............................................................................. 44
Figure 24. The ink cartridge is dirty, dry, or empty. ...........................................................45
Figure 25. The ink cartridge requires cleaning.................................................................... 45
Figure 26. Damaged and dirty print cartridge. ................................................................... 46
Figure 27. The Cartridge Calibration window in the Control Center. ......................... 47
Figure 28. The Motion Adjust window. ................................................................................... 48
Figure 29. The heads are drawing the lines too late on this plot. ..................................48
Figure 30. The Frame Gap window. ...................................................................................... 50
Figure 31. Frame gaps on the plot. ........................................................................................ 50
Figure 32. Occasional frame gaps may indicate that the stand is not level. .................50
Figure 33. The height-adjusting spacer. ................................................................................. 51
Figure 34. The ink stall can crack if the cartridge door is not closed and locked. .....52
Figure 35. If the carriage makes noise, clean or replace the wheel. ............................... 52
Figure 36. A good transitor on the left; the one on the right is blown ........................ 53
Figure 37. Testing the Y-Axis motor. ...................................................................................... 55
Figure 38. Mechanical, electrical and electronic diagnostics fl ow chart. ....................... 63
Figure 39. Left cover removal. ................................................................................................ 65
Figure 40. Right cover removal. ............................................................................................. 65
Figure 41. Bottom cover removal steps. ..............................................................................66
Figure 42. Carriage replacement. ...........................................................................................69
Figure 43. Carriage wheel replacement. ............................................................................... 70
Figure 44. Flex cable replacement. ........................................................................................73
Figure 45. Main logic board replacement. ............................................................................ 74
Figure 46. Power supply replacement. .................................................................................. 77
Figure 47. Bottom cover removal steps. ..............................................................................78
Figure 48. X-axis belt replacement. ....................................................................................... 80
Figure 49. Y-axis belt replacement. ........................................................................................ 81
Figure 50. X-motor replacement. .......................................................................................... 83
Figure 51. Y-transmission replacement. ................................................................................................. 84
Figure 52. FJ Printer chassis BOM (exploded view A) ............................................................... 96
Figure 53. FJ Printer chassis BOM (exploded view B). .............................................................. 97
Figure 54. FJ Printer Parts List BOM .................................................................................................. 98
Figure 55. FJ-eX Printer chassis BOM (exploded view A) .....................................................102
Figure 56. FJ-eX Printer chassis BOM (exploded view B) .....................................................103
Figure 57. FJ-eX Printer Parts List BOM. .......................................................................................104
Figure 58. StudioJet chassis BOM (exploded). .............................................................................108
Figure 59. StudioJet Packing List .........................................................................................................109
Table of Contents
Safety & Cautions
Warranty
Policy
Ioline warranty policy ........................................................................................................... xiv
How to use this manual
Where to fi nd information ................................................................................................ xv
What’s in this Service Manual ...................................................................................... xv
Visual Reference Guide
Chapter 1
Overview
Product overview .................................................................................................................. 21
Supported languages ............................................................................................................ 21
FJ Printer Specifi cations ...................................................................................................... 22
FJ-eX Specifi cations .............................................................................................................. 23
StudioJet Specifi cations ....................................................................................................... 24
How the printer works ....................................................................................................... 25
Paper movement .................................................................................................................. 25
Carriage movement ............................................................................................................. 25
Serial number identifi cation ............................................................................................... 25
Glossary .................................................................................................................................. 26
Software setup options ....................................................................................................... 26
Power on .................................................................................................................................... 28
Installing FlexPlot and the Control Center .............................................................. 28
The Control Center ............................................................................................................. 29
Overview ................................................................................................................................ 29
Changing system settings .................................................................................................... 29
Control Center menu bar features .............................................................................. 30
File ......................................................................................................................................... 30
Communications .................................................................................................................. 30
Tools ........................................................................................................................................ 30
Help ......................................................................................................................................... 30
Control Center menu options ........................................................................................ 31
Software Version ................................................................................................................... 31
Cartridge Count ................................................................................................................... 31
Get Plotter Data .................................................................................................................. 31
Plotter Data (check box) .................................................................................................... 31
Line Width .............................................................................................................................. 31
Scale ......................................................................................................................................... 31
Frame Size .............................................................................................................................. 31
Quality Setting ...................................................................................................................... 32
Measurement Units .............................................................................................................. 32
Chapter 2
Nomenclature
Product components ........................................................................................................... 33
Chapter 3
Troubleshooting & Testing
General troubleshooting .................................................................................................... 37
Error messages ....................................................................................................................... 37
Control Center software errors ..................................................................................... 38
Keypad error codes .............................................................................................................. 40
Legend ..................................................................................................................................... 40
Power problems ..................................................................................................................... 41
Communications ................................................................................................................... 41
The Printer won’t respond to the computer ................................................................. 41
Serial communication ......................................................................................................... 41
Common problems .............................................................................................................. 42
Paper problems ...................................................................................................................... 47
Regular or intermittent paper tearing ............................................................................. 47
Media tracking ....................................................................................................................... 48
Print quality problems ........................................................................................................ 48
Line quality ............................................................................................................................. 48
Dirty or damaged cartridge ............................................................................................... 50
Cartridge calibration ........................................................................................................... 50
Calibration overview ........................................................................................................... 50
Cartridge alignment ............................................................................................................. 51
Motion adjustment ............................................................................................................... 52
Frame Gap Adjustment ....................................................................................................... 53
Unexplained frame gaps ...................................................................................................... 54
Frame Size Adjustment ........................................................................................................ 55
Ink cartridge stall problems ............................................................................................... 56
Noisy carriage movement ................................................................................................. 56
Mechanical, electrical, andelectronic diagnostics ................................................... 57
Electrical problems ............................................................................................................ 57
Troubleshooting sensors .................................................................................................. 57
General mechanical / electrical issues ............................................................................. 58
Simple electrical diagnostics test: ........................................................................... 59
Motor problems ................................................................................................................... 59
Service & support ................................................................................................................. 64
Getting help ............................................................................................................................. 64
Customer service .................................................................................................................. 65
Chapter 4
Repair Procedures
Maintenance procedures ................................................................................................... 67
Repair procedures ................................................................................................................. 67
Requesting service ................................................................................................................ 68
Cover removal procedures ............................................................................................... 69
Carriage Procedures ............................................................................................................ 72
Logic Board Procedures ..................................................................................................... 78
Electrical Procedures .......................................................................................................... 80
Power supply replacement ................................................................................................ 80
Keypad procedures ............................................................................................................... 82
Testing the servo (Y-axis) motor ...................................................................................... 59
Testing the X-axis servo motor ........................................................................................ 60
Logic board assembly troubleshooting ............................................................................ 60
Logic board troubleshooting steps (Revision 2) ............................................................ 62
Left cover removal ............................................................................................................... 69
Right cover removal ............................................................................................................. 69
Left bottom cover removal ................................................................................................ 70
Carriage replacement .......................................................................................................... 72
Carriage Wheel Replacement ............................................................................................ 74
Flex Cable Replacement ..................................................................................................... 76
Logic board replacement .................................................................................................... 78
Note: Follow anti-static procedures ................................................................................ 79
Updating the fi rmware ........................................................................................................ 80
Keypad replacement ............................................................................................................ 82
X-axis belt replacement ...................................................................................................... 84
Y-axis belt replacement ....................................................................................................... 86
X-motor replacement ......................................................................................................... 88
Y-transmission replacement ............................................................................................... 90
Chapter 5
Parts & Drawings
FJ Printer chassis (exploded view A) ............................................................................ 96
FJ Printer Chassis (exploded view B) .......................................................................... 95
FJ Printer Packing List ........................................................................................................ 97
FJ-eX chassis (exploded view A) ................................................................................ 102
FJ-eX chassis (exploded view B) ................................................................................ 103
FJ-eX Packing List .............................................................................................................. 104
StudioJet Chassis ................................................................................................................ 108
StudioJet Packing List BOM .......................................................................................... 109
Index
The Ioline FJ printer and StudioJet have many fast moving compo-
nents. Please read and follow these safety guidelines before beginning operation of the printer:
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 wall outlet).
Be careful with hair, jewelry, or loose clothing near the printer.
They can become caught in the mechanical parts.
Safety &
Cautions
Never attempt to move the carriage by hand when the power is
on. Always use the Arrow keys to move the carriage.
To park the carriage
safely in the Service
Station and protect
the print cartridges,
press the Clean button.
Keep hands away
from the carriage
when the printer is in
operation. The car-
riage will automatically move to touch
the left end plate then
back to the right end
(the Service Station
position) when the power is turned on.
Never insert hands or other objects into the Service Station
area on the right side of the printer. The carriage occasionally
enters this area without warning and could collide with an
obstruction, potentially causing and injury.
Be careful when moving or lifting the printer. Moving the print-
er requires at least 2 people. To avoid injury to your fingers, do
not lift the printer by the end plates. Hold the bottom surfaces
of the end covers to lift or move it. See Figure 1.
Keep fingers away from the drive shaft when the printer is in
operation. Serious injury could result.
Figure 1. Hold the bottom surfaces of the end covers to avoid injury to your
fi ngers.
To improve readability, the
StudioJet is mentioned in this
manual only when necessary to
clarify differences in service or
maintenance procedures vis à vis
the FJ Printer. Unless otherwise
noted, instructions pertaining to
the FJ Printer are identical for the
StudioJet.
Note
xiii
Warranty
Policy
Ioline warranty policy
Ioline Corporation provides a 12 month parts and labor warranty on
all new equipment and 90 days on repaired units, unless specifi cally
noted otherwise. Every unit is recorded by serial number when it
leaves the factory. The warranty period is based on the serial number of the unit and extends from the date of manufacture up to 12
months, plus an extra 3 months for shelf life. Making the total warranty period 15 months from the date of manufacture.
For warranty service, the end user must work through their dealer.
Ioline Customer Service is available to assist Authorized Dealers
with customer and equipment support.
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How to use
Four publications are available to assist you in setting up, operating
maintaining and servicing the FJ Printer:
FJ Printer Quick Start Guide (or StudioJet Quick Start Guide*)
FJ Printer & StudioJet User Guide
FJ Printer Service Manual
FlexPlot User Guide
Where to fi nd information
The table below provides a quick directory of topics and resources:
Topic Manual
Assembly & setup Quick Start Guide
Paper loading Quick Start Guide
Removing markers User Guide
The Ioline Control Center (adjusting plot
parameters)
Ioline FlexPlot software FlexPlot User Guide
Design software set-up guides FlexPlot User Guide
Maintenance User Guide
Basic troubleshooting User Guide
Advanced troubleshooting for qualifi ed service
personnel
Specifi cations, part names, drawings FlexPlot Service Manual
User Guide
FlexPlot Service Manual
this manual
What’s in this Service Manual
The FJ Printer & StudioJet Service Manual provides extensive
product specifi cations, testing and repair procedures.
Chapter 1 Introductory information and general specifi cations.
Chapter 2 Descriptive drawings listing part names for the FJ
Printer. This section is intended to supplement the
FJ Printer User’s Guide.
Chapter 3 Troubleshooting and testing guide.
Chapter 4 Details for repair and maintenance of the FJ Printer.
Chapter 5 Technical drawings and reference material.
* The FJ Printer and Studio-
Jet have separate Quick Start
Guides. When directed to consult
the Quick Start Guide, please
select the publication relevant to
your Ioline product.
Note
xv
KEY
A
A. Left End Cover
B. Pinchwheel lever
C. Right End Cover
D. Take-up Motor
E. Stand Leveling Foot
F. Feed Roll
G. Take-up Shaft
H. Feed Shaft
I. Dancer Bar
J. Stand
C
B
G
J
I
H
Figure 2. The Ioline FJ (shown) and FJeX (not shown) Printers Front View.
F
D
E
xvi
Visual Reference Guide
KEY
K. Take-up Motor Cable
L. Take-up Motor Outlet
M. Power Switch
N. Serial & USB Ports
M
N
O. Paper Out Sensor
P. Platen Leveling Pad
Q. Cross-member*
* The FJ-eX has two cross-members
O
P
L
K
Figure 3. The Ioline FJ (shown) and FJeX (not shown) Rear View (head titled in maintenance position.)
Q
*
xvii
KEY
R. Drive Shaft Marker
S. Pinchwheel Lever
T. Pinchwheel
U. Traverse or Carriage Rail
V. Carriage Assembly
W. Platen
S
X. Ink Cartridge Latch
Y. Ink Cartridge Stall
Z. Keypad
AA. Service Station
BB. Bottom Sensor
CC. Top Sensor
X
Y
Z
R
T
Figure 4. The Ioline FJ Printer Front View Close-up
xviii
U
V
W
AA
CC
BB
Visual Reference Guide
KEY
A. Left End Cover
B. Drive Shaft Marker
C. Pinchwheel Lever
D. Pinchwheel
E. Drive Shaft
A
O
F. Right End Cover
G. Keypad
H. Stand Leg
I. Inkjet Cartridge
J. Carriage
B
C
D E
K. Stand Leveling Foot
L. Feed Shaft
M. Cross-member
N. Platen
O. Traverse
F
G
H
N
M
L
K
E
Figure 5. The Ioline StudioJet Front View.
J
I
xix
KEY
P
P. Power Switch
Q. Serial (COM) Port
R. Power Cord
Q
R
Figure 6. Power and communications ports on the Ioline StudioJet are located on the back of the right cover.
xx
Product overview
The FJ Printer
is most commonly used
in conjunction
with popular
apparel software for printing marker
patterns, used
in the manufacture of clothing. The Printer
also comes
with FlexPlot
software that
allows printing of the most
popular formats such as AutoCAD® ( DXF), CorelDraw!® ( PLT),
Adobe® Illustrator® ( DXF), Lectra® ( ASTM), Investronica® ( ASTM). In
addition, it plots direct to Gerber® and reads Gerber®-compatible fi le
formats ( STD, PLT or ASTM).
Figure 7. The Ioline FJ Printer.
Chapter 1
Overview
The Ioline FJ Printer can handle many different printing operations
up to 72 inches wide and 600 yards long (85.8 inches and 349.9 yards
for the FJ-eX; 44 inches and 600 yards for the StudioJet. Two industry
standard printer languages ( HPGL 7475, and DM/PL) are supported.
The Ioline FJ Printer also supports direct cable connection from
many popular programs such as PAD®, Scanvec® Optitex®, Polytro-
®
, Ioline IPS software, and other applications.
pon
Supported languages
Language Application
HPGL Direct from software or Ioline FlexPlot.
DM/PL Direct from software or Ioline FlexPlot.
DXF Ioline FlexPlot only.
STD Ioline FlexPlot only.
ASTM 6959 Ioline FlexPlot only.
Ioline syntax Direct special control characters for FJ Printer.
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FJ Printer Specifi cations
Metric Empirical
Throughput 422 m/hour 502 lineal yd/hour
Max. plotting width 1.83 m 72 in
Media width
min.
max.
Marker length 548.6 m
Floor space requirements
Height
Width
Depth
.91 m
1.88 m
(Unattended)
2.4 m x .7 m
.7 m
2.3 m
1.17 m
36 in
74 in
600 yds
(Unattended)
96 in x 26 in
27.5 in
90.5 in
46 in
Weight
Actual
Dimensional (US)
Dimensional (Int’l)
106 kg
156 kg
158.2 kg
234 lbs
344 lbs
348.8 lbs
Paper type Recycled to bond
Feed roll position Front fl oor loading
Paper take-up roll position Ergonomic waist-level off-loading from front
Line thickness Thin, normal or thick
Resolution
Best mode:
Draft mode:
600 dpi
300 dpi
Ink cartridges Off-the-shelf
®
HP
51645A cartridges
PC interface USB / Serial ( RS-232)
Protocol HPGL / DM/PL
Languages DM/PL, DXF, HP-GL, HP-GL/2, MicroJet STD, ASTM
Compatibility
Gerber® ( Accumark®, MicroMark®, and Micro-
®
dynamics
Investronica
), Assyst®, AutoDesk® ( AutoCAD®),
®
, IPS, Lectra®, Scanvec® ( Optitex®),
PAD®, Polygon®, Polytropon® ( PolyPattern®),
®
Vetigraph
and others
Power requirements 85-264 VAC, 0.25 KVA, Single phase, 47-440 Hz
Humidity Non-condensing
Warranty 1-year parts and labor
FJ-eX Specifi cations
Metric Empirical
Throughput 452 m/hour 542 lineal yd/hour
Max. plotting width 2.18 m 85.8 in
Media width
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min.
max.
Marker length 320 m
Floor space requirements
Height
Width
Depth
1.2 m
2.18 m
(Unattended)
2.62 m x .7 m
.7 m
2.6 m
1.17 m
47 in
85.8 in
349.9 yds
(Unattended)
103 in x 27.5 in
27.5 in
102.3 in
46 in
Weight
Actual
Dimensional (US)
Dimensional (Int’l)
125 kg
180 kg
190 kg
276 lbs
397 lbs
418.9 lbs
Paper type Recycled to bond
Feed roll position Front fl oor loading
Paper take-up roll position Ergonomic waist-level off-loading from front
Line thickness Thin, normal or thick
Resolution
Best mode:
Draft mode:
600 dpi
300 dpi
Ink cartridges Off-the-shelf
®
HP
51645A cartridges
PC interface USB / Serial ( RS-232)
Protocol HPGL / DM/PL
Languages DM/PL, DXF, HP-GL, HP-GL/2, MicroJet STD, ASTM
Compatibility
Gerber® ( Accumark®, MicroMark®, and Micro-
®
dynamics
Investronica
), Assyst®, AutoDesk® ( AutoCAD®),
®
, IPS, Lectra®, Scanvec® ( Optitex®),
PAD®, Polygon®, Polytropon® ( PolyPattern®),
®
Vetigraph
and others
Power requirements 85-264 VAC, 0.25 KVA, Single phase, 47-440 Hz
Humidity Non-condensing
Warranty 1-year parts and labor
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StudioJet Specifi cations
Metric Empirical
Throughput 332 m/hour 33.372 lineal yd/hour
Max. plotting width 1.01 m 40 in
Media width
min.
max.
Marker length 548.6 m
Floor space requirements
Height
Width
Depth
.2 m
1.11 m
(Unattended)
2.4 m x .7 m
1.17 m
2.26 m
.66 m
8 in
44 in
600 yds
(Unattended)
96 in x 26 in
46 in
89 in
26 in
Weight
Actual
Dimensional (US)
Dimensional (Int’l)
53 kg
54 kg
53.1 kg
116 lbs
117 lbs
117.1 lbs
Paper type 27# recycled to 150 lb tag board
Feed roll position Front fl oor loading
Paper take-up roll position Ergonomic waist-level off-loading from front
Line thickness Thin, normal or thick
Resolution
Best mode:
Draft mode:
600 dpi
300 dpi
Ink cartridges Off-the-shelf
®
HP
51645A cartridges
PC interface USB / Serial ( RS-232)
Protocol HPGL / DM/PL
Languages DM/PL, DXF, HP-GL, HP-GL/2, MicroJet STD, ASTM
Compatibility
Gerber® ( Accumark®, MicroMark®, and Micro-
®
dynamics
Investronica
PAD
graph
), Assyst®, AutoDesk® ( AutoCAD®),
®
®
, IPS, Lectra®, Scanvec® ( Optitex®),
, Polygon®, Polytropon® ( PolyPattern®), Veti-
®
and others
Power requirements 90-264VAC, 0.25 KVA, Single phase, 47-66 Hz, 80W
Humidity Non-condensing
Warranty 1-year parts and labor
How the printer works
The Ioline FJ Printer combines paper and ink cartridge motion to
create vector outputs in a wide 72 in format. The data are sent to the
printer via either a standard RS- 232 serial or USB cable. When a fi le
is sent to the printer, the electronic system translates the vectors into
instructions for the “X” ( paper motion) and “Y” ( Ink cartridge motion) motors. At the same time instructions are sent to the carriage
assembly to apply ink to the paper.
Paper movement
Paper motion is accomplished by pulling paper through the
machine with a traction shaft. The shaft is
connected to the X-axis
motor with a timing belt
transmisison assembly.
The drive-shaft rotates
in one direction.
Figure 8. Paper direction.
Chapter 1: Overview
25
Carriage movement
The Y-Axis transmission powers a timing
belt that transports a V
wheel carriage along
the Y-Axis traverse
extrusion. The ink
cartridges are attached
to the carriage and are
made to apply ink to
the paper by actuating
the electronics of the
ink cartridge. When not
printing, the carriage
assembly is stored in the
Service Station to keep the ink cartridges clean and capped so they
don’t dry out.
Figure 9. Carriage movement.
Serial number identifi cation
Identifi cation of Ioline Corporation products is accomplished by use
of a serial number located on the back of the right side cover on the
printer. You can determine the model and date of manufacture using the following guidelines:
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* FJ-eX model serial numbers
begin with the code “FJEX”:
Note
FJEX
StudioJet models begin with
“STUDIOJET”:
STUDIOJET
FJ8* 03 26 01
{
Glossary
BOM Bill(s) of Material for Assembly
Bottom Pan Metal housing protecting the underside of the printer.
Carriage The component that holds the ink cartridges. It traveles
Keypad Where the user controls simple printer functions. Carriage
Traverse Assembly The structure that supports and guides the carriage as-
{
along the Y-Axis on the traverse assembly.
and media motion is accessible from here during stop
mode.
sembly.
{
{
Number of machine manufactured in that week
Week of manufacture
Year of manufacture
Model number
An expanded Glossary is available
in the User Guide.
Note
X-Axis The direction of the paper moving through the machine.
Y-Axis The direction of the carriage moving back and forth.
Software setup options
Ioline recommends using FlexPlot for marker making on the FJ
Printer. FlexPlot offers the most robust and fl exible workfl ow
available for creating output. It’s especially useful when many fi le
formats are used, a common situation for service bureaus. To set-up
and learn how to use the software, see the FlexPlot User Guide.
The FJ Printer is designed to work in many different production
environments. The type of marker printing you do will often determine your preferred communication method. Two typical methods
for sending markers are:
1. Plot directly from the marker or design software to the
printer. (See Figure 10.)
Unlike other marker printers, the FJ Printer is capable of oper-
ating as a stand-alone device with no extra software running
on the computer. This method works if your CAD software includes a driver for any Ioline product, such as the Ioline 600Ae
or the Summit 2200. It will also work if the CAD software can
create a compatible HPGL- or DM/ PL- formatted fi le.
CAD
Software
HPGL
DM/PL
FJ Printer
Figure 10. Workfl ow: output direct from CAD software (without FlexPlot).
Chapter 1: Overview
27
2. Use FlexPlot software to convert fi les before sending them
to the printer for output.
The FJ Printer includes the FlexPlot software which will con-
vert many compatible fi le formats. It also provides an advanced
marker queue management system and other tools to optimize
the performance of the printer.
CAD
Software
[Network]
FlexPlot
HPGL
DM/PL
DXF
ASTM 6959
STD
(Alternate Confi guration)
CAD
Software
+
FlexPlot
Figure 11. Workfl ow using FlexPlot for fi le conversion and output.
FJ Printer
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Caution
Keep hands and loose
clothing away from all
moving parts of the
printer. Make sure the Service
Station area is not obstructed.
Power on
Turn on the computer and the printer to make sure they both work.
The printer power switch is located next to the power cord on the
back of the machine, behind the keypad. When the printer is powered up, the carriage will move toward the left side of the machine,
then return to the opposite side to park in the Service Station. The
OK light will turn red and the Square light will turn green on the
front panel after the start-up process has fi nished.
Installing FlexPlot and
the Control Center
The FJ Printer includes two software interfaces: FlexPlot and the
Control Center. FlexPlot will import and queue marker fi les from
many design programs to optimize production operations. The
Control Center is an interface for adjusting parameters to optimize
printer performance. The printer comes with a CD-ROM which has
Microsoft Windows® 98/2000/XP versions of the programs as well
as PDF user guides and the required Adobe® Acrobat® reader.
1. Power on the computer and Windows®.
2. Insert the Ioline CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive (usually D:).
3. The installation program should start automatically. If it does
not:
a. Select the Start button.
b. Choose Run.
c. Type D:\IOSETUP (substitute the correct letter if the CD-
ROM drive letter is not D:) and Click OK.
4. Follow the instructions that appear on the screen.
5. The FlexPlot User Guide has details on using the FlexPlot
software. In this manual, see the section The Control Center for
more details about the Control Center software.
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The Control Center
Overview
The Control Center is a utility program that does two things:
Allows you to adjust settings to tailor output (e.g. scale, line
width) from the computer.
Provides an interface to send completed fi les to the printer.
To avoid communication port
confl icts, do not simultaneously
run more than one application
that communicates with the
printer.
Note
Figure 12. Control Center main menu.
Changing system settings
A variety of settings are adjustable to fi t specifi c needs:
Make sure the printer power is on and that the initialization
process is complete. The carriage will park, the keypad OK
light will turn red and the Square light will turn green.
The Screen Menu displays the primary settings that are adjust-
able. The Menu Bar contains utilities for setting up the Control
Center and calibrating the pinter.
Changes only take effect after one of the Send buttons is
pushed.
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Control Center menu bar features
File
Download Firmware Allows the user to download the
latest fi rmware version. See the User
Guide for more information.
Send Plot File Print a PLT or PLX fi le.
Exit Exit the Control Center.
Communications
Settings Select the COM port and baud rate
to match the printer.
Send Command Permits advanced users to manually
enter commands.
Tools
Aux Sensor Stops printer when paper runs out.
Cartridge Calibration Displays tools to adjust print car-
tridge alignment. See the User Guide
for more details.
Size Calibration Allows adjustment of the size cali-
bration settings. See the User Guide
for more details.
About Your FlexJet Displays license information and
print head activation status.
FlexJet Licensing Enter new license information for
upgrades in this window.
Help
About Displays Control Center version
information.
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