Gerber EDGE FX User Manual

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CHAPTER 2
Installing the GERBER EDGE FX
Direct connection to the computer with a crossover cable
When the GERBER EDGE FX ships its default network setting is a static network address
designed for direct connection to a computer using a crossover cable. See the following
illustration. See “Using direct connection” on page 10 for more detailed instructions. If your
computer us
es high speed internet access via a DSL modem, you will need to obtain a switch to
connect the GERBER EDGE FX and the modem to the computer. See the following scenarios
“Network connection to a network hub or switch using static addresses” or “Network
connection to a network router equipped with DHCP.”
Network connection to a network hub or switch using static addresses
Some locations may connect the EDGE FX to a new or existing network that uses static network
addresses. Two typical scenarios are shown in the following illustrations: a new network or an
existing network. See “Using network connection with static addresses” on page 17 for more
detailed instructi
ons.
• Contact network administrator to
obtain compatible IP address for
GERBER EDGE FX.
• Connect GERBER EDGE FX to
network hub/switch with straight-
through Category 5 RJ45 Ethernet
cables (or crossover cables if hub is
auto-sensing).
• Use GERBER EDGE FX keypad to
assign a static IP address provided
by network administrator.
• Existing computers and equipment
retain static addresses (no need to
change).
• Install OMEGA 2.1 or higher.
• Install GERBER EDGE FX in OMEGA
using the Browse button in GSPTray.
GERBER
EDGE FX
Network cables
Other
computer or
equipment
Other
computer or
equipment
Network hub,
switch, or
server
Existing Network using Static IP Addresses
Existing
computer
with OMEGA
2.1 or higher
Assign compatible
static IP address
Existing static
IP address
Existing static
IP address
Existing static
IP address
Possible
internet
connection
Default static IP address
GERBER
EDGE FX
Computer
with OMEGA
2.1 or higher
Crossover cable
Direct Connection
• Connect computer and GERBER EDGE FX with
crossover cable.
• GERBER EDGE FX uses default static network
address (no need to change settings.)
• Computer uses default Automatic Private IP
Addressing (no need to assign network addresses).
• Install OMEGA 2.1 or higher.
• Install GERBER EDGE FX in OMEGA using the
Browse button in GSPTray.
• Turn on GERBER EDGE FX before turning on
computer.
• TIP: Assign static address to computer if boot times
are excessive.
Default automatic IP address

Gerber EDGE FX Specifications

General

Print Technology	Thermal transfer
Resolution	300 dpi
Connectivity	Parallel
Media Types	Vinyl, Reflective
Max Media Width	15 in (381 mm)
Max Print Width	11.8 in (300 mm)