Gerber Technology AccuPlot AP-100 User Manual

Offline Operation
4-28 Diagnostic Tests
TO ACCESS THE DIAGNOSTIC MENUS
1. From page three of the Offline menu, press F2-Diagnostics to display page
one of the Diagnostics menu.
2. From page one of the Diagnostics menu, do one of the following:
• Press F1-Diag Plots to run diagnostic plot tests (page 4-29).
• Press F2-Display Diag to test the control panel display screen (page
4-32).
• Press F3-Key Diag to test control panel keys (page 4-33).
• Press the Menu key to display page two (below). This menu allows
you to check control panel keys.
• Press the Menu key twice to display page three of the Diagnostics
MENU. Page three provides access to Inkjet tests.
• Press F4-Exit to return to the Offline MENU.
DIAGNOSTICS. . .
DIAG PLOTS SERVICE
DISPLAY DIAG EXIT
DIAGNOSTICS. . .
IO DIAGS KEY DIAGS
SERVO DIAGS EXIT
DIAGNOSTICS. . .
INKJET DIAGS
EXIT

Gerber Technology AccuPlot AP-100 Specifications

General

Model	Accuplot AP-100
Category	Plotter
Media Types	Paper, Film
Connectivity	Parallel
Power Requirements	120 VAC

Summary

Introduction to Plotter Systems

Safety Practices and Emergency Stop

Covers essential safety procedures and the function of the emergency stop switch.

Plotter Operation: Starting and Stopping

Power On and Initialization Steps

Guide for powering on the plotter and performing initial setup.

Putting the Plotter Online

Instructions on connecting the plotter to the marking and grading system.

Stopping and Powering Down Procedures

Steps to safely stop plotter operation and shut down the unit.

Plotter Hardware Components

Offline Operation Procedures

Offline Menu Structure and Navigation

Paper Handling and Origin Setting

Servo Control and Plotter Reset

Procedures for disabling/enabling servo power and resetting the plotter.

Parameter Configuration and Settings

Parameter Overview and Modification

Timer Settings and Management

Firmware Updates and Diagnostics

Downloading and Installing Firmware

Step-by-step guide for updating the plotter's firmware.

Diagnostic Test Procedures

Specific Diagnostics (Display, Keys, Inkjet)

Details on running display, key, and inkjet diagnostics.

AccuPlot and AccuJet Maintenance

Loading Plotter Paper Procedures

Pen and Inkjet Cartridge Maintenance