Gerber Technology AccuPlot AP-100 User Manual

AccuPlot and AccuJet Maintenance
5-8 Loading Plotter Paper
7. Attach the paper to the take-up roll:
• Unfold the point of the paper and trim the end with a utility
knife.
• Fasten the paper to the cardboard take-up tube with masking
tape in three places: center, left, and right.
• Turn the take-up roll bar to take up any slack. Lower the paper
grips.
8. Restart the plotter and advance the paper:
• Make sure the sliding covers are closed. Also, check that the
carriage is not all the way to either end of the beam or table.
• Press F2-Resume from the Servo Disable menu to restart the
plotter. Use the Menu key to display page one of the Offline
menu.
• From page one of the Offline menu, press F3-Paper Adv to
display the Paper Advance menu.
• Press F1 two times to advance the paper onto the take-up roll.

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