Great Computer Corporation Vogue TP-183P User manual

Apparel plotter TP-183P
User Manual
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TP-183P User Manual
Table of Contents
T
Ta ab bl le e o of f C Co on nt te en nt ts s
1. General Information
1.1 Introduction 1-1
1.2 Safety Precaution 1-4
2. Installation
2.1 Stand Components 2-1
2.2 Stand Installation 2-2
2.3 Plotter Setup 2-2
2.4 Pen Installation 2-4
2.5 Cable connection 2-5
2.5.1USBInterface 2-5
2.5.2ParallelInterface 2-6
2.5.3 RS-232 Interface 2-6
2.5.4DataTransmitting 2-6
3. The Control Panel
3.1 The LCD Panel 3-1
3.2 Menu in on-line mode 3-2
3.3 Menu in off-line mode 3-3
3.4 Description of menu items 3-4
4. Operation
4.1 Paper Loading 4-1
4.2 Adjusting the plotter 4-3
4.3 Tracking performance 4-4
4.4 Adjusting the plotting force 4-5
5. Maintenance
5.1 Cleaning the apparel plotter 5-1
5.2 Cleaning the Grid Drum 5-1
5.3 Cleaning the Pinch Rollers 5-2
5.4 Cleaning the wheels on carriage 5-2
5.5 Cleaning the Motors 5-2
5.6 Cleaning the PC boards 5-3
6. Trouble Shooting
6.1 Non-Operational Problems 6-1
6.2 Operational Problems 6-2
6.3 Data Communication Problems 6-3
6.4 SoftwareProblem 6-4
6.5 Plotting Quality Problem 6-5
Appendix
A-1 Vogue Specification A-1
A-2 Vogue CAD Output Accessory Instruction A-2

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General Information 1-1
1. General Information
1.1 Introduction
1.1.1 Check supplied items
Please check carefully whether you have received all the items listed below.
If there’s any item missing, consult your local dealer for further assistance.
S St ta an nd da ar rd d I It te em m Q Qu ua an nt ti it ty y
Apparel Plotter 1 set
Stand and Paper Tack-up System
2 pieces of Side Stands
2 pieces of Stand Bases
1 piece of Stand Beam
2 pieces of Paper Take-up and Feed shafts.
2 pieces of Dancer Bars
2 pieces of Paper Hubs ( 2”white colored )
2 pieces of Paper Hubs ( 3”black colored )
4 pieces of Stand-Holding Plug
1 piece of Hexagonal Wrench (M8)Φ6
1 piece of Hexagonal Wrench (M5)Φ4
1 piece of Hexagonal Wrench (M4)Φ3
20 pieces of Hexagonal Bolt
1 set
Accessory Bag
1 piece of Vogue Installation CD
1 piece of AC Power Cord (10A/250V 3M)
1 piece of RS-232C Cable (3M)
1 piece of USB Cable (3M)
1 set of Pen Holder Assembly
1 piece of Disposable Ink Pen
1 piece of Paper Slitter
1 piece of Plotting Pad
1 piece of Corrugated Pipe (30CM)
Warranty Card
1 set

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1.1.2 Front View of TP-183P
Control Panel
1.1.3 Back View of TP-183P
【Figure 1-1】
【Figure 1-2】
Pinch Roller
to hold media in the
process of plotting.
。
Lever
to raise up or lower down
the pinch rollers.
。
Plotting Pad
to protect the pen in the
process of plotting.
consists of 14 control keys, 1
LED, and 1 LCM to show
messages and menus.
Drum Tool Carriage
to perform plotting with
the installed pen.
Alignment Ruler
To help align media with the
clear guideline marks
to help moving media
back and forth during
operation
Slither Groove
to help cut off media
easily along the groove.
Platen
to support media in the
process of plotting.

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1.1.4 Left-Hand Side of TP-183P
【Figure 1-3】
1.1.5 Right-Hand Side of TP-183P
Parallel Interface Connector
to connect the plotter and a computer through
a
p
arallel interface cable.
Serial Interface Connector (RS232C)
to connect the plotter and a computer through
a serial interface cable.
USB Connector
to connect the plotter and a computer through
an USB cable.
AC Power Connector
to insert the AC power cord.
Main Power Switch
On when switches to
[
I
];
Off to
[
O
]
.
Fuse
3 Amp.
【Figure 1-4】Power Switch of Take-up System
On when switches to [I]; Off to [O].

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1.2 Safety Precaution
Make sure the power switch is off before install the plotter.
Handle the plotter carefully to prevent damages.
Choose a proper place where meets the following conditions to set up the plotter
zThe machine can be approached easily from any direction.
zKeep enough space for the plotter, accessories and supplies.
zKeep the working area stable and avoid vibration.
zKeep the temperature between 15 and 30 ( ℃ 60-86oF) in the workshop.
zKeep the relative humidity between 25% and 75% in the workshop.
zProtect the machine from dust and strong air current.
zPrevent the machine from direct sunlight or extremely bright lighting.
Connect the Power Supply Carefully
zCheck the plug of the power cord to see if it mates with the wall outlet. If not,
consult your dealer for further assistance.
zInsert the plug (male) into a grounded power outlet.
zInsert the other end (female) of power cord into the AC connector of the cutting
plotter.
Make sure the power cord of the plotter is connected to a power outlet that is properly
grounded to earth to avoid exposing the plotter from the risk of electric shock.
The plotter must be only operated with a dedicated power outlet without any
branch-circuit power source.

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Installation 2-1
This chapter describes the installation procedure of Stand and Paper Take-Up System.
2.1 Stand Components
Component Quantity Description
2
Side Stand
Roll holder support * 2
Control board * 1
(for Paper Take-Up System)
Dancer guiders * 4
1 Stand Beam
2 Paper Take-Up & Feed Shafts
2 Dancer Bars
2 Stand Base
2. Installation
【Figure 2-1】
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Installation 2-2
2.2 Stand Installation
It is recommended to assemble the stand by at least 2 people to prevent damages from
dropping components onto the ground.
Installation procedure:
1. Fasten 2 sets of side stand and Stand Base by supplied screws.
A H
2. Fasten with Stand Beam by supplied screws.
B
【Figure 2-3】
【Figure 2-2】
A
H
B
A
H
2.3 Plotter Setup
Proceed as following:
Step 1
Place the plotter onto the stand and fasten them up.
(Note: the wire and Control board must be located at the same side)
F
The wire
to connect the power board
of Paper Take-Up System
and
p
lotte
r
Control board
for Paper Take-Up System
F
【Figure 2-4】

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Step 2
Take off the cover of control board.
Step 3
The wire goes through the hole showing in Figure 2-5 to reach power board.
Step 4
Plug in the head to the power connector (see the details in Figure 2-5, 2-6, 2-7 and 2-8).
【Figure 2-5】【Figure 2-6】
The Wire goes
through the hole
Cover
Control Board
【Figure 2-7】
power
JP 6
JP 7
JP 12
【Figure 2-8】
JP 11