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Gerber Technology MP+ 1800 User Manual

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FOR MP+ PLOTTERS
TECHNICAL GUIDE
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Gerber Technology MP+ 1800 Specifications

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ModelMP+ 1800
CategoryPlotter
ManufacturerGerber Technology
Max Plot Width72 inches
Media TypeMylar
Resolution0.0005 inches
InterfaceRS-232
Maximum Media Width193 cm (76 in)
Cutting SpeedUp to 113 cm/sec (44.5 in/sec)

Summary

Technic Mode

Calibration Procedures

Offset Calibration

Adjusting the distance between cartridges in the X-axis.

Overlap Calibration

Adjusting the distance between cartridges in the Y-axis.

Paper Advance Calibration

Calibrating the Y-axis encoder for accurate paper feed.

Fine Angle Adjustment

Performing a precise angle test with all installed cartridges.

Parallelism Adjustment

Ensuring equal deck height across measurement points for parallelism.

Bidirectional Printing Alignment

Adjusting print height for alignment in bidirectional printing.

Troubleshooting Guide

Plotter Firmware Issues

Troubleshooting common issues related to plotter firmware versions.

No Power Up Issues

Steps to diagnose and resolve plotter power-up failures.

Memory Fault Troubleshooting

Resolving issues related to plotter RAM memory accessibility.

SD Card Not Working

Troubleshooting problems with the plotter's SD card.

USART Bus Error

Diagnosing and fixing errors on the USART bus.

Plotter Movement Alerts

Troubleshooting common plotter movement errors and alerts.

Overspeed Errors

Diagnosing and fixing plotter overspeed conditions.

Overload Errors

Resolving overload conditions in plotter motors.

Motors Driver Failed

Troubleshooting issues with motor driver firmware.

Encoder Error

Diagnosing and resolving X-axis encoder errors.

Movement Failed Errors

Troubleshooting general plotter movement failures.

Paper Jam Issues

Resolving problems related to paper jams and movement mismatch.

Software Errors on Printing

Diagnosing and resolving software-related printing errors.

Plotter Sensor Troubleshooting

Guide to diagnosing and resolving issues with plotter sensors.

No Pens Detected

Troubleshooting when the plotter does not detect available cartridges.

Cartridge Not Detected (4PH)

Troubleshooting cartridge detection failures on 4PH plotters.

Printing Quality Issues

Main issues related to the overall print quality of the plotter.

Smart Check List

Service Notes

FFC Flat Flexible Cable Replacement

Guide for replacing the FFC flat flexible cable.

Encoder Strip Replacement

Instructions for replacing the plotter's encoder strip.

Carriage Electronic Board Replacement

Guide for replacing the carriage electronic board (PH board).

Master Board Replacement & Firmware Installation

Procedures for replacing the master board and installing firmware.

Plotter Type Identification

Master Board Replacement Procedure

Step-by-step guide for replacing the plotter's master board.

Activate DFU Mode

Instructions for activating Device Firmware Upgrade mode.

MP+ Firmware Installation Scenarios

Firmware Installation (MP)

Guide for installing firmware on MP plotters using Gerber Maintenance Tools.

Firmware Installation (MP+ Upgrade Kit or MP+)

Option 1: SD Card Full Installation

Installing firmware using an SD card.

Option 2: Firmware Install using Server Manager

Installing firmware via Server Manager.

MP+ Start-Up Lock Issues

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