Gerber Technology GERBERplotter MP Series User manual

GERBERplotter™ MP Series
User Manual

GERBERplotter™ MP Series
User Manual

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Table of contents
1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 About the GERBERplotter MP Series 3
1.2 Customer support 3
1.3 Customer solution centers 4
1.4 Advanced technology centers 4
1.5 Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) 4
1.6 Health and safety 5
2. HARDWARE ASSEMBLY
2.1 GERBERplotter MP Series description 9
2.2 Hardware assembly 10
2.2.1 Contents and required tools 10
2.2.2 Assembly procedure 12
3. INSTALLATION AND CONFIGURATION OF THE SOFTWARE
3.1 Introduction 37
3.2 Installation 38
3.3 Conguration 44
3.3.1 Server Manager Server settings 45
3.3.2 Server Manager (IP manager) 47
3.3.3 Server Manager (additional connections) 48
3.3.4 User Manager (connections manager) 48
3.3.5 User Manager (configuration settings) 49
3.3.6 User Manager Configuration Samples 50
3.3.7 License Registration 54
4. UPDATING WINPLOT OR ACCUMARK
4.1 Introduction 57
4.2 Installation Requirements 57
4.3 Installing the Software Update 57
4.4 Using WinPlot and AccuMark 61

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5. PLOTTER OPERATION
5.1 Loading a roll of paper 65
5.2 Paper run 67
5.3 Feeding paper and removing the paper roll 74
5.3.1 Manual advance 75
5.3.2 Automatic advance 75
5.3.3 Removal of the printed paper roll 79
5.4 Display 80
5.4.1 Start and self test 81
5.4.2 Print settings 82
5.4.3 Print tests 84
5.4.4 Length adjust 86
5.4.5 User adjust calibration 87
5.4.6 Auto test 98
5.4.7 Test motor X (print head movement) 99
5.4.8 Test motor Y (paper movement) 100
5.4.9 Test encoder strip 101
5.4.10 Configuration 102
5.5 Pre-printing checklist 110
6. USING THE SOFTWARE
6.1 User Interface (User Manager) 113
6.1.1 User Manager main window 113
6.1.2 Connecting to a server 122
6.1.3 Sending jobs to the plotter 122
6.1.4 Default settings 127
6.1.5 Extensions 129
6.1.6 File settings 130
6.1.7 Language and units 131
6.1.8 Information about versions 133
6.1.9 Previewing 133
6.1.10 History 134
6.1.11 Sending jobs automatically 136
6.1.12 Calibration from User Manager 139
6.1.13 Plugins and options 141
6.2 Plotter server (Server Manager) 142
6.2.1 Running Server Manager 143
6.2.2 Main window of Server Manager 144
6.2.3 Language settings 146
6.2.4 Information about versions 147

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7. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
7.1 Managing software 151
7.1.1 Updates 151
7.1.2 Other actions 155
7.2 Managingthermware 157
7.2.1 Firmware back-up 158
7.2.2 Updating firmware 159
7.2.3 Versions 160
7.2.4 Configuration backup 160
7.2.5 Restoring the configuration 161
7.2.6 Replacing the main board 161
8. TROUBLESHOOTING
8.1 Plotter error list 165
8.1.1 Error messages on display 165
8.2 Software 166
8.3 Mechanics & electronics 168
9. GLOSSARY

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Introduction
Technical datasheet
Customer support
Health and safety

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1.1 About the GERBERplotter MP Series
The GERBERplotter MP Series are ideal for plotting in an ultrawide format, yet are small enough to t into any de-
sign pattern making area. These plotters are quiet, easy to install, use minimal oor space, and can be conveniently
set against a wall. The GERBERplotter MP Series inkjet plotters are easy to use and feature high reliability, accu-
racy, and low operational costs. They are compatible with all Gerber products and offer a Windows-based graphical
interface for intuitive control and status messaging.
Technical datasheet
Power consumption 70W minimum
Power supply 85/264V auto switch
Interface USB 2.0 & LAN (optional)
Inkjet technology HP 1645 compatible | Xaar (optional)
Inkjet heads HP 1 7 2 / 3 / 4 | Xaar 1 / 2
Paper (g) Starting at 20 g/m2
Paper (oz) Starting at 0.70548oz/m
Noise level < 40 dB
File formats accepted HPGL / HPGL2 / ISO
Package dimensions (1.8 m plotter) 2820 mm x 540 mm x 700 mm
(111.023 in. x 21.25 in. x 27.55 in.)
Package dimensions (2.2 m plotter) 3220 mm x 540 mm x 700 mm
(130.00 in. x 21.25 in. x 27.55 in.)
Net Weight (1.8 m plotter) 112 kg (247 lbs.)
Crated Weight (1.8 m plotter) 142 kg (313 lbs.)
Net Weight (2.2 m plotter) 118 kg (260 lbs.)
Crated Weight (2.2 m plotter) 152 kg (335 lbs.)
1.2 Customer support
Contact a Service Support Center with support or technical questions.
Please have the following information available prior to contacting Gerber support.
Service Support Center
Center phone number
Sales order number
Purchase date
Product name and type GERBERplotter MP Series
Optional equipment used

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Software (include version number)
1.3 Customer solution centers
Gerber’s worldwide customer solution centers are staffed by multilingual, trained experts at all hours. To nd a local
customer solution center, visit http://www.gerbertechnology.com/en-us/customersupport.
1.4 Advanced technology centers
Gerber’s Advanced Technology Centers are dynamic hubs for product demonstrations, software testing, system
training, engineering, and R&D activities.
North America
Phone: [phone] (toll-free in USA)
1.860.871.8082 (outside USA)
1.866.796.8570 (Spanish)
China
Phone: [phone]
1.5 Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE)
All Gerber equipment is labeled as required by the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive
2002/96/EC for products released after August 13, 2005. The WEEE Directive mandates the collection and treat-
ment of electrical and electronic equipment at end of life. Refer to the Directive’s specic regional requirements.

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Warning and cautions
Warnings and cautions precede some steps or procedures.
Always follow these precautions to prevent personal injury or equipment damage.
·Warnings are put before procedures 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 necessary safety instructions to ensure safe equipment operation.
Do not do maintenance alone
Do not perform equipment maintenance alone.
Make sure another person is present to administer emergency rst aid.
Safety instructions
Read and understand all safety instructions before operating the GERBERplotter MP Series, to prevent personal
injury, death, or equipment damage.
Safety labels
Safety Labels are located at various parts of the GERBERplotter MP Series.
1.6 Health and safety
Symbol Description
Look at the instructions
Warning
Sharp edge, do no touch codestrip

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Energized circuits
Ensure the power cord is grounded and correctly connected. Circuits must be de-energized before trained person-
nel can work safely. There must be a main switch that is compatible with local electrical codes to de-energize each
power supply.
Do not operate in an explosive atmosphere
Use caution when handling ammable liquids, such as cleaning solvents. Do not operate equipment near ammable
gases.
Moving machinery
Keep hands away from all moving plotter parts to prevent personal injury. Make sure no one else is near the plotter
during operation.
Replacing parts
Notify a Gerber Field Service Representative of any broken or missing parts.
Do not use parts or modications that are not approved by Gerber Scientic, Inc., because equipment damage or
personal injury could result.
Clothing
Do not wear loose clothing, neck chains, neckties, jewelry, or have long hair near the plotter.
Failure to comply could result in personal injury.
Ink cartridges
Relling cartridges or using incompatible inks could result in equipment damage.
Use only approved ink cartridges from Gerber Scientic, Inc.
Ink hazards
If removed from the ink cartridge, the ink may have the following effects:
· Contact with skin or eyes may cause irritation.
· Inhalation may cause drowsiness or dizziness.
· Ingestion may cause nausea, vomiting, and/or diarrhea.

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GERBERplotter MP Series description
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Group Manager
FTP printing queues with extended multiple functions.
One-Step Print
One-step auto-install function for small groups or individual users.
High precision speed printing
Two or four inkjet print heads. This is ideal for dimensional and cutting quality control. Plot output can either be
taken up on a reversible take-up shaft or removed directly from the front delivery system.
2.1 GERBERplotter MP Series description
Paper output
Ultralight aluminum take-up bar
(up to 200 mm diameter, 7.874
inch) or free-paper-on-front
delivery.
Rapid Paper Exchange
Rapid paper roll exchange
system is specically de-
signed for the present-day
marker-to-cut manufacturing
environment.
OEM
Customized software
and display.
EMC
Electromagnetic Com-
patibility.
GERBER Ultra
Reduced ink consumption com-
pared with conventional systems.
Allows inkjet head cleaning and
parking using appropriate soft-
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2.2 Hardware assembly
2.2.1 Contents and required tools
The plotter packaging contains the parts you need to assemble the plotter. The following tools are not in the box:
Allen wrench, Torx® keys, and wrenches. Individual components for the assembly and the reference codes used for
them are detailed below.
CN231 CN211 CN212 CN201
CN227
CN205
CN229
CN206
CN309 (Box2)
CN308 (Box1)
CN319 (Box3)
CN207
CN221
CN225
CN009
The plotter packaging contains three boxes that contain small components (wheels, screws, electronics, etc.).
Do not open these smaller boxes until you reach the steps for which they are needed. The number of boxes may
vary, depending on any options you ordered.
To assemble the plotter, you need the following tools: No. 4 and 6 Allen or hex keys, 10, 13, and 17 mm wrenches, a
Torx T20 and T30, and a bubble level.
keysNo.3, 4, 5, and 6 Allen wrench
10mm/13mm/17mm LevelTorx T30
CN139 (Box6)
Documentation
CN316 (Box7)