HP FlexJet E User Manual

User GuideIoline FlexJet E & StudioJet Printers

The Ioline FlexJet E Printer Front View.xA. Left End CoverB. Right End CoverC. Take-up MotorD. Stand Leveling FootE. Feed RollF. Take-up ShaftG

Visual Reference GuideThe Ioline FlexJet E Printer Front View Close-upJ. Drive Shaft MarkerK. PinchwheelL. Traverse or Carriage RailM. Carriage As

Visual Reference GuideFigure 5. The Ioline StudioJet Front View.ABCHGMLNKD EEFOIJA. Left End CoverB. Drive Shaft MarkerC. Pinchwheel LeverD. Pinch

Getting StartedThank you for purchasing the Ioline FlexJet E or StudioJet printer.This manual contains instructions and guidelines for setting up, ope

16Ioline FlexJet E User GuideLEFT EDGE OF PLOTLOWER EDGE OF PLOTYHow The Ioline FlexJet E and StudioJet printers WorkThe FlexJet E and StudioJet print

Printer AssemblyUnpacking the PrinterCarefully remove the printer from the box and place it on a at, stable surface. This procedure requires two peop

18Ioline FlexJet E User GuideCable ConnectionsWhen connecting the printer to the computer by serial cable:1. Make sure that power to the printer is o

19Chapter 2: InstallationFigure 10. FlexPlot Serial Port set-up window.Baud RateThe serial port on the printer has an adjustable baud rate. Available

20Ioline FlexJet E User GuideFigure 11. Workow: output direct from CAD software (without FlexPlot).2. Use FlexPlot software to convert les before s

21Chapter 2: InstallationPower OnTurn on the computer and the printer to make sure they both work. The printer power switch is located next to the pow

TrademarksIoline, StudioJet and FlexJet E printers are trademarks of Ioline Corporation. HP is a trademark of the Hewlett-Packard Company. Other produ

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Keypad ControlsThe keypad provides access to the main functions of the printer.Figure 13. The Printer Keypad.Start/StopThe Start/Stop key toggles the

24Ioline FlexJet E User GuideCleanRuns the print heads through a cleaning cycle in the Service Station. Put the printer in STOP mode and wait until th

25Chapter 3: OperationArrow KeysPressing the Arrow keys moves the carriage left or right. The Arrow keys are only active in STOP mode (see Start/Stop)

26Ioline FlexJet E User GuideThe Control CenterOverviewThe Control Center is a utility program that does two things:n Allows you to adjust settings t

27Chapter 3: OperationControl Center Menu Bar FeaturesFile Send Plot File Print a PLT or PLX le. Download Firmware Allows the user to download t

28Ioline FlexJet E User GuideControl Center Menu OptionsFirmware Version and BaseDisplays the current rmware version installed in the printer.Enabled

29Chapter 3: OperationX-axis (paper direction) frame size is 46-in (116.8-cm), maximum is 21600-in (54,864-cm). Default and maximum Y-axis (carriage d

30Ioline FlexJet E User Guide3. Insert the new cartridge with the print head pointing down toward the rear of the stall and at a slight outward angle

31Chapter 3: OperationLoading Paper on the StudioJetSee the StudioJet Quick Start Guide.Loading Paper on the FlexJet E1. Before loading a new paper r

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32Ioline FlexJet E User GuideInstalling the Take-up Shaft(FlexJet E only)The Paper Out sensor on the back of the printer detects when the paper runs o

33Chapter 3: Operationtake-up shaft into place until it is seated in the support block.Feeding Paper(FlexJet E only)Figure 20 represents the proper pa

34Ioline FlexJet E User GuideTape Paper to the Take-up Shaft1. Stand in front of the machine. 2. Place 3 short pieces of masking tape within easy

35Chapter 3: Operation3. Make sure that the paper roll is tight on the feed shaft.4. Move the pinchwheels into their proper positions over a tread a

36Ioline FlexJet E User GuideSet an Origin1. Ensure that cartridges are installed in the carriage stall(s). (See Guidelines for Installing a Cartridg

37Chapter 3: OperationCanceling a Marker Plot1. Press the Start/Stop key to place the printer in STOP mode (red light). The printer will nish printi

38Ioline FlexJet E User GuideManually Freeing the Take-up Shaft(FlexJet E Only)Use this method to remove the take-up shaft from the completed roll wit

39Chapter 3: OperationAutomatically Freeing the Take-Up Shaft(FlexJet E Only)Like the manual method, this method removes the take-up shaft from the co

40Ioline FlexJet E User GuidePrinting to the FloorWith careful setup and constant supervision, the printer will print markers directly onto the oor.

Cleaning the Drive Shaft Clean the drive shaft regularly to assure ac-curate plotting: 1. Turn off the print-er and disconnect the power cord. 2. Ge

Table of ContentsSafety & CautionsVisual Reference GuideChapter 1 OverviewGetting Started ...

42Ioline FlexJet E User GuideFigure 29. Calibration screen in Control Center.Cleaning the Support Blocks(FlexJet E Only)When dust and paper residue wi

43Chapter 4: Routine MaintenanceUse the Control Center to Gather the Calibration Data1. Open the Control Center program. 2. Select Tools>Size Cal

44Ioline FlexJet E User GuidePrepare the Printer1. Load the printer with paper. (Follow the loading instructions under the Operation chapter.) Instal

45Chapter 4: Routine MaintenanceMotion Adjust (Carriage Scan Alignment) 1. Press Select Alignment Plot. 2. Browse to the c:\Ioline\Calibration folde

46Ioline FlexJet E User GuideCartridge Maintenance and HandlingA key to maintaining good print quality is proper print cartridge maintenance. During p

47Chapter 4: Routine MaintenanceManual Cleaning ProcedureTo maintain optimal print quality, manually clean cartridges after they sit idle for longer t

48Ioline FlexJet E User GuidePrint Cartridge StorageShort-term Storage (7 days or less)n Simply leave the print cartridge in the machine, capped in t

49Chapter 4: Routine Maintenance3. If you do not see a rmware version displayed, please check connections to the printer. Call Ioline Customer Servi

50Ioline FlexJet E User GuideReset Calibration ValuesPerform the steps below if calibration values have been altered:1. With the printer in STOP mode

General TroubleshootingIf the printer is not working correctly the problem could arise from the computer, the cable, the design software or the printe

Control Center Menu Bar Features ... 27File ...

52Ioline FlexJet E User GuidePrinting QualityGood printing quality is dependent upon a number of different fac-tors. The type of paper, environmental

53Chapter 5: TroubleshootingOKn lpProblem/StatusG OFF OFF OFF Ready to Print, Origin SetR OFF OFF OFF Paused / Ofine, Keypad ActiveR G OFF OFF Power

54Ioline FlexJet E User GuideA marker plot doesn’t start at the correct point on the paperCause:The origin is not set.Solution:Position the pen where

55Chapter 5: TroubleshootingJagged scan alignment.Cause:1. Motion alignment is incorrect.2. Platen or stand is not level.3. Loose carriage pulley c

56Ioline FlexJet E User GuideRegular or intermittent paper tearing.Cause:1. Front dancer bar is not installed. (FlexJet E models only.)2. Paper gets

57Chapter 5: TroubleshootingTake-up roll never rotates, paper loop is too long in front of machine.Cause:1. Take-up motor is unplugged.2. Dancer bar

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Service & SupportIoline has many years of experience working with designers, graders and marker makers. Feel free to contact us if you have questi

60Ioline FlexJet E User Guideprevent damage. Seal the container and note the RMA number near the address block.3. Ship the container using FED-EX or

61Chapter 6: End NotesName:CompanyName:PhoneNumber:Fax:E-mail:Model:SerialNumber*:Date ofpurchase:Dealer:Type of media & ink used:Type ofComputer:

Cartridge Maintenance and Handling ... 46Check Cartridges ...

62Ioline FlexJet E User GuideThe FCC Wants You to Know...This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used prope

AAcceleration – The rate that a printer changes the velocity of the carriage or the paper. Acceleration is measured in units of g (1 g = 32.2 ft/s2).A

6464Ioline FlexJet E User GuideKKeypad – Panel on the right side of the printer where the user controls simple printer functions. Carriage and paper m

65 65 Glossary Throughput – The speed at which a printer com-pletes a job. Represents the ability to process infor-mation and produce an image.Travers

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IndexSymbols51645A 29AAcceleration 63Accessory Kit 17, 31, 41Active print cartridges 27Alignment—See Calibration; See TroubleshootingArc 63Arrow

6868Ioline FlexJet E User GuideUsing the brush 41Clipping 28CommunicationSerial xivCommunications 64Automatic Buffer Closing 27Baud rate 18, 19,

69Index69IndexFeed roll xFeed shaft x, 30, 31, 35, 42, 55, 63, 64Flanged coupling 31Installing feed shaft 31Support block 31File conversion 15Fi

7070Ioline FlexJet E User GuideCartridges in stalls xiiInk 29Ink level indicator 46, 47, 52, 56Empty cartridge 52Maintenance and handling 46–48Re

71Index71IndexPaper motion—See PlotPaper Out sensor 21, 27, 32Paper path 33, 34, 40, 56Correct feeding path 33Feed loop 63Printing to oor 40Pape

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7272Ioline FlexJet E User GuideReset serial port baud rate 25Resolution 64—See also Printing resolutionRestore Factory Default SettingsButton combin

73Index73IndexTake-up motor cable xiTake-up motor outlet xiTake-up sensor xii—See also SensorTake-up shaft x, 16, 25, 32, 33, 34, 36, 37, 38, 39,

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The Ioline FlexJet E and StudioJet printers have many fast moving components. Please read and follow these safety guidelines before beginning operatio