Gerber EDGE FX - Handling the Foil; Storing and Cleaning the Foil

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CHAPTER 3
Material and Foil Handling
Handling the foil
GERBER EDGE FX Foil Cartridge Assembly Foil Blister Package
GerberColor EDGE FX Foil is specially designed for use with the GERBER EDGE FX. The EDGE
FX Foil Cartridge Assembly consists of an EDGE FX Foil Caddy, a removable Foil Insert with an
RFID identifier label, and a Foil ID Card. The new Foil Cartridge design includes these unique
features:
♦ Reloadable Foil Caddy.
♦ Foil lengths from 15 to 91 meters.
♦ Intelligent Foil Cartridge (RFID) identifies the type of foil and remaining length on the
roll.
♦ Larger diameter foil core tube improves registration.
When the intelligent EDGE FX Foil Cartridges are loaded into the GERBER EDGE FX, it
compares the foil ID and length of the roll to job requirements and notifies user of any
discrepancies.
Storing and cleaning the foil
Foil Inserts and Cartridge Assemblies must be stored between 40º and 90º F (4º to 32º C), in a
dry environment that is protected from direct sunlight.
Assembled Foil Cartridges should be stored in the original cardboard sleeves.
Foil is especially susceptible to static electricity which can attract dust and dirt. When the Foil
Insert is not installed in the Foil Caddy store it in the original Blister Package. The Foil ID Card
that is used in the Foil Caddy should also be returned to the slot in the Blister Package when
stored for easy identification of the foil.
If you need to clean the foil or assembled cartridges to remove any contaminates, spray it lightly
with a compressed air, ultra-filtered, non-residue dust remover, such as Chemtronics®
Ultrajet®. If the contaminates can not be removed, slew the foil when it is loaded in the
GERBER EDGE FX so that the area is rolled beyond the print head. See “Advancing (slewing)
the foil” on page 44.