Gerber Technology GERBERplotter Infinity Series Parts list manual

Infinity45-85
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GERBERplotter
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GettingStartedManual
ManualdeInicio

Infinity45-85
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GERBERplotter
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GettingStartedManual
ManualdeInicio

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Table of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS ..............................................................II
TABLE OF ILLUSTRATIONS ................................................... IV
INTRODUCTION..........................................................................1
WASTE ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT
(WEEE) ........................................................................................1
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS ........................................................2
CUSTOMER SUPPORT..............................................................3
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS...........................................................4
SAFETY LABELS..........................................................................4
WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS..........................................................4
DANGEROUS PROCEDURES.........................................................4
MOVING MACHINERY...................................................................5
DO NOT REFILL INK CARTRIDGES..................................................5
INK HAZARDS..............................................................................5
SAFE REMOVAL OF BULK INK CARTRIDGE ....................................5
OPERATING THE INFINITY GERBERPLOTTER......................6
BASIC CONCEPTS .......................................................................6
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION.............................................................7
GETTING STARTED PROCEDURES AT-A-GLANCE...............9
HARDWARE INSTALLATION ..................................................10
INVENTORY...............................................................................10
UNPACK/ASSEMBLE ..................................................................11
LEVELING THE INFINITY..............................................................15
CHANGING THE PLOTTER POWER SETTING ................................17
CONNECTING CABLES TO REAR OF PLOTTER.............................19
BULK INK CARTRIDGE INSTALLATION..........................................20
POWERING UP THE PLOTTER.....................................................20
SOFTWARE INSTALLATION...................................................21
COMMUNICATIONS SETUP ....................................................23
SERIAL USE SETUP –INFINITY 45 AND INFINITY 85 .....................23
NETWORK USE SETUP -INFINITY 85 ..........................................23
PLOTTER SETUP.......................................................................23
NETWORK SETUP INTERFACE....................................................24

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LONG-LIFE INK DELIVERY SYSTEM - INFINITY 85 ..............26
DESCRIPTION ...........................................................................26
SYSTEM PRIMING......................................................................27
PRINT HEAD CARTRIDGE INSTALLATION .....................................29
INKJET CARTRIDGE INSTALLATION – INFINITY 45 ............32
PAPER INSTALLATION ...........................................................33
PAPER SUPPLY ROLL................................................................33
PAPER PATH ............................................................................34
PAPER TAKE-UP ROLL..............................................................35
CALIBRATION ..........................................................................40
INKJET CARTRIDGE ALIGNMENT.................................................40
PLOT LENGTH CALIBRATION ......................................................42
TEST PLOT ...............................................................................43
INFINITY USER INTERFACE GUIDE.......................................46
ACCESSING SCREENS...............................................................47
BULK CARTRIDGE PARAMETERS ........................................49
PAPER MONITORING PARAMETERS....................................51
COMMUNICATIONS BAUD RATE...........................................53
SITE REQUIREMENTS ................................................................54
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .....................................................54
PRINT ENGINE ..........................................................................54
HOST CONNECTIVITY ................................................................54
PAPER .....................................................................................54
FLOOR SPACE REQUIREMENTS..................................................54
WEIGHT....................................................................................54
POWER REQUIREMENTS............................................................54
USING THE HP 51645A INKJET CARTRIDGE FOR INFINITY 85......55
TROUBLESHOOTING ..................................................................56
PRINTING TROUBLESHOOTING...................................................56
ERROR HANDLING PROCESS FLOW ...........................................58
ERROR CODES –INFINITY 85 ....................................................59
TROUBLE COMMUNICATING OVER THE NETWORK.......................60
CONSUMABLES.........................................................................62

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Table of Illustrations
Figure 1. Infinity GERBERplotter.........................................................7
Figure 2. Control Panel..........................................................................8
Figure 3. Plotter Shipping Container Contents (Typical).....................10
Figure 4. Back Panel Installation.........................................................11
Figure 5. Plotter Assembly ..................................................................12
Figure 6. Nipbar Stop Installation........................................................14
Figure 7. Plotter Leveling....................................................................15
Figure 8. Power Switch Setting............................................................17
Figure 9. Infinity Serial Number Plate (Typical).................................18
Figure 10. Plotter Rear Connections....................................................19
Figure 11. Installing the Bulk Ink Cartridge........................................20
Figure 12. Infinity Installation Screen .................................................21
Figure 13. WinPlot Warning Dialog Box ............................................22
Figure 14. Infinity Network Setup Interface........................................25
Figure 15. Long Life Ink Delivery System..........................................26
Figure 16. Priming Tool.......................................................................27
Figure 17. Disengage CPC Connector From Mounting Clip...............27
Figure 18. Connecting Primer to CPC Connector................................28
Figure 19. Infinity Print Head Cartridge and Tube Assembly .............29
Figure 20. Print Head Cartridge Assembly..........................................30
Figure 21. Inkjet Cartridge Installation................................................30
Figure 22. Paper Supply Roll Installation............................................33
Figure 23. Paper Path...........................................................................34
Figure 24. Paper Take-Up Roll Installation.........................................36
Figure 25. Nipbar Arm Engagement....................................................37
Figure 26. Supply Paper Taped to Take-Up Roll.................................38
Figure 27. Wrapping Supply Paper Around Introduction....................39
Figure 28. Plotter Calibration Screen...................................................40
Figure 29. Inkjet Cartridge Alignment Test.........................................41
Figure 30. Plotter Icon.........................................................................43
Figure 31. WinPlot screen....................................................................44
Figure 32. Choose files to plot screen..................................................44
Figure 33. WinPlot screen....................................................................45
Figure 34. Infinity Plotter Status Screen..............................................46
Figure 35. Infinity User Interface Toolbar...........................................47
Figure 36. Bulk Cartridge Parameters..................................................49
Figure 37. Paper Monitoring Parameters.............................................51
Figure 38. Serial Settings.....................................................................60
Figure 39. Connection Settings............................................................61

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Introduction
The Infinity series of inkjet plotters provide continuous throughput on
constantly moving paper rolls. The Infinity is the most affordable plotter
of its kind.
The Infinity is ideal for plotting in an ultra wide format, yet small enough
to fit into any design or pattern making area. This compact upright
plotter is quiet, easy to install, uses minimal floor space and can be
conveniently set against a wall.
This getting started manual provides information that will quickly get you
familiar with the Infinity plotter. For more extensive information on the
plotter, open the Infinity User Interface on your workstation, click on the
HELP pull down menu, and then select Infinity Help.
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment
(WEEE)
Attention European Union Member States Only!
Your Gerber equipment is labeled with this marking as required by the
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive
2002/96/EC for product placed on the marked after August 13, 2005.
The WEEE Directive mandates the collection and treatment of electrical
and electronic equipment at end of life. Refer to the Directive’s specific
requirements for your region.

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System Requirements
To install and operate the Infinity plotter, your system must meet the
following minimum requirements.
•Windows® 2000 or Windows XP® professional operating
system
•20 MB available hard disk space
•CD-ROM drive
•Mouse pointing device
•Available serial or network port depending on plotter model
•WinPlot version 8.2 or higher
•AccuMark version 8.2.0 or higher

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Customer Support
If you are in the United States and have a question or problem with your
Infinity Plotter, call our toll free number at 1-800-321-2448. If you are
outside the United States, call the sales office where you purchased
your Infinity Plotter. Have the following available:
•Sales order number
•Version numbers of Infinity firmware and software
•Version number of AccuMark software
•Type of hardware used
•Operating system used
•Description of problem
•Purchase date
•Exact wording of any messages seen on your plotter control
panel or on your workstation monitor

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Safety Instructions
This section gives important safety instructions that must be followed to
prevent personal injury, death, or equipment damage. Read and
understand these safety instructions before operating the
GERBERplotter.
Safety Labels
These safety labels are located at various parts of the
GERBERplotter.
Symbol Description
Electrical ground to
frame
Sharp Edge
Do Not Touch
Codestrip
Warnings and Cautions
This Gerber manual contains Warnings and Cautions that precede
steps or procedures. Always follow these precautions to avoid injury
or equipment damage.
Warnings are put before a procedure that could result in personal
injury, death, or equipment damage.
Cautions are put before procedures that could result in equipment
damage.
Dangerous Procedures
Always follow warnings and cautions. Follow all other safety
instructions that are necessary for safe operation of the
equipment in your installation.

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Moving Machinery
Keep hands away from moving machine parts to prevent
personal injury. Make sure no one else is near the machine
during operation.
Do not refill ink cartridges
Refilling processes and the use of incompatible inks may
disrupt the printing system, potentially resulting in damage to
the printing device, reduced print quality, and user
dissatisfaction. Order approved ink cartridges from Gerber
Technology. Refer to Consumables in the manual Appendix.
Ink Hazards
Ink used in the Bulk System (Infinity 85) may cause the
following health issues.
•Contact with skin or eyes may result in irritation.
•Inhalation may cause drowsiness or dizziness.
•Ingestion may result in nausea, vomiting, and
diarrhea.
Safe Removal of Bulk Ink Cartridge
De-energize the bulk ink system by pushing the Access
Pens button on the Infinity control panel (to move the head
off the parking position) before removing the bulk ink
cartridge (Infinity 85). Failure to comply could result in the
accidental discharge of ink from the bulk ink cartridge.

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Operating the Infinity GERBERplotter
Basic Concepts
The Infinity is an easy to use, wide format, inkjet plotter that provides
features such as constant throughput, high reliability, accuracy, and
low operational costs. It is compatible with all GERBER and most
other CAD systems and it offers a Windows based graphical
interface for intuitive control and status messaging.
The quality and performance of the Infinity plotter is dependent on
three things: the inkjet cartridges themselves, how well the plotter is
calibrated, and the alignment of the paper path. Using genuine HP
inkjet cartridges is the best means of ensuring consistent print
quality. If the inkjet cartridge (Infinity 45), or a print head cartridge or
bulk ink cartridge (Infinity 85) is low on ink or has been damaged,
the print quality may suffer.
The output quality of the Infinity plotter is also dependent on how
well it is calibrated. The Infinity plotter comes with two main
procedures for calibration: Inkjet Cartridge Alignment and Plot
Length calibration. The Inkjet Cartridge Alignment compensates for
slight mechanical differences in cartridges and the Plot Length
calibration makes sure that paper is accurately being pulled through
the plotter. These two calibrations should be performed anytime
something on the plotter changes, e.g., new cartridges are installed,
new paper is loaded, or the plotter is moved.
How well the paper flows through the system has an affect both on
the quality of the plot and the consistency of the resulting take-up
roll. Leveling the Infinity plotter is an important aspect of how well
the paper moves through the plotter. If the plotter is not level, the
paper will not feed evenly onto the platen surface and will not wind
consistently onto the paper take-up core. Anytime the plotter is
moved, it should be leveled following the procedure in this manual.
Adherence to GERBER recommendations for preventive
maintenance makes sure that optimum mechanical performance of
your Infinity series plotter is achieved.

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System Description
Figure 1. Infinity GERBERplotter
Key to Figure
1-Front Cover, 2-Drive Roll, 3-Paper Supply Mandrel,
4-Paper Take-up Mandrel, 5-Bulk Ink Cartridge (Infinity 85),
6-Control Panel
1 – Front Cover
The front cover provides access to change inkjet cartridges and to
load paper. The front cover must be in the down position for the
Infinity to plot.
2 – Drive Roll
The drive roll moves at a constant speed and “pulls” the paper
through the plotter.
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3 – Paper Supply Mandrel
The paper supply mandrel holds the roll of paper that will be used to
plot on. The paper supply mandrel is adjustable so that different
widths of paper may be used.
4 – Paper Take-up Mandrel
After a plot is complete, the Infinity plotter can either drop the plot
onto the floor or wind it up onto an unused paper core. The paper
take-up mandrel is driven by a motor and is used to wind the
completed plot onto the paper core.
5 – Bulk Ink Cartridge
This pressurized cartridge holds the ink for the Infinity 85 plotter.
Access Pens must be pushed before removing the bulk ink
cartridge. Failure to comply could result in the discharge of ink from
the pressurized bulk ink cartridge.
6 – Control Panel
The control panel is used to provide direct control over the Infinity 45
and the Infinity 85 plotters.
Figure 2. Control Panel
Key to Figure
1-Menu Display, 2-Select (make menu choice), 3-Online (toggle
online/offline), 4-Cancel (clear plotter memory/return head to parking
station), 5-Plotter I/O (On/Off) Switch (turn plotter on and off),
6-*Access Pens (Toggles head between parking station and safe
location where cartridges can be replaced), 7-Paper Advance
(advance paper), 8-Menu (sequence through menus)
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45 Infinit
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85
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Getting Started Procedures At-A-Glance
This flow chart illustrates the manual section headings that will quickly
take you through all facets of getting your Infinity Plotter installed and
operational.
Hardware
Installation
Software
Installation
Communication
Setup
Ink Cartridge
Installation
Paper Installation
Calibration
Test Plot

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Hardware Installation
Inventory
1. Open the shipping container.
2. Take inventory of the contents to become familiar with
the plotter components and parts (Figure 3). The plotter
will be assembled in the next section of the manual.
Figure 3. Plotter Shipping Container Contents (Typical)
Shipping Container Contents:
•Plotter
•Support Columns (2)
•Paper Supply Mandrel (with adjustable locking hub)
•Paper Take-up Mandrel (with adjustable locking hub)
•Back Panel
•Paper Roll (30 yard roll for test and diagnostics)
•Documentation
•Long Life Ink Delivery System – (2) Print head cartridge
assemblies, (2) 350 ml bulk ink cartridge (Infinity 85)
•Ink Priming Tool (Infinity 85)

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•Accessories Kit Box:
•Network Interface Cable – 14 feet (Infinity 85)
•Inkjet Cartridge – (1) HP 51645A cartridge (Infinity 45)
•Nipbar Stops (2) with attaching hardware
•Column Cutout Cover (Column Wire Cap)
•Accessories Kit Bag
•Serial Interface Cable – 7.6 m (25 ft)
•Power cord
•Software
•110 volt/220 volt label
Unpack/Assemble
1. Remove the left and right support columns. Place them
about 2.4 meters (8 feet) apart.
2. Temporarily remove the bolts and washers
(4 places each column) from the back panel.
3. Loosely attach the back panel to the rear of the support
columns with bolts and flat washers previously removed
(Figure 4).
Figure 4. Back Panel Installation
Key to Figure
1-1/4 x 20 x 1 Inch Bolts, 2-Flat Washers
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4. Temporarily remove the plotter mounting bolts and
washers from the top inside of each support column (6
places each support column)
CAUTION: Use care to avoid damaging the
two connectors illustrated in
Figure 5 during installation of the
plotter on the support columns.
5. Lift the plotter from the shipping container using the wood
handles. Carefully set the plotter on the two support
columns.
Detail A
Figure 5. Plotter Assembly
Key to Figure
1-M6 x 25 Bolts, 2-Split Washers, 3-Flat Washers, 4-M6 x 50 Bolts,
5-Connectors
See
Detail A
1, 2, 3
(2 bottom
holes)
2, 3, 4
(4 top holes)
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6. Attach the plotter to the top four mounting holes of each
support column with bolts, split washers, and flat washers
removed earlier.
7. Remove the tie wrap holding the electrical connector to
the right side wood handle.
8. Remove bolts securing the temporary wood handles to
the bottom of the plotter. Save handles and bolts for
future use.
9. Remove the plastic wrap holding the electrical connector
to the right support column.
10. Attach the plotter to the bottom two mounting holes of
each support column with bolts, split washers, and flat
washers removed in step 4 (Figure 5).
11. Tighten the back panel attaching hardware that was
loosely installed.
12. Connect the male and female electrical connectors on
the right side of the plotter together, and then place them
inside the support column cutout (Figure 5).
13. Install the support column cover in the right column
cutout by pushing it in place.
14. Install right and left nipbar stops on the plotter with
screws (2 places each support column).

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Figure 6. Nipbar Stop Installation
Key to Figure
1-M5 x 10 Screws (2 places each stop), 2-Nipbar Stop (2 places)
15. Remove these packing materials if present:
•plastic wrap securing plotter cover
•tie wrap securing the drive belt
CAUTION: Do not manually move the head
into the parking position or
damage to the plotter may result.
16. Manually move the plotter head to the mid-plotter position
to make sure it travels smoothly, but do not manually
move the head into the parking position.
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