Gerber EDGE FX User Manual

Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction..............................................................................................................1
In this manual...........................................................................................................................................2
Support Information................................................................................................................................2
Additional sources of information ........................................................................................................2
Conventions..............................................................................................................................................3
Chapter 2: Installing the GERBER EDGE FX............................................................................5
Unpacking or repacking the GERBER EDGE FX.................................................................................5
Contents of the shipping box ..............................................................................................................5
Environmental requirements .................................................................................................................6
Power requirements ................................................................................................................................6
GERBER EDGE FX back panel............................................................................................................6
Powering on the GERBER EDGE FX.....................................................................................................7
Connecting the GERBER EDGE FX to your computer .......................................................................7
Direct connection to the computer with a crossover cable .............................................................8
Network connection to a network router equipped with DHCP...................................................9
Using direct connection ........................................................................................................................10
Setting the network address of the GERBER EDGE FX from the printer keypad .....................11
Setting the IP Address and Network Mask of your computer for direct connection................13
Using network connection with static addresses ..............................................................................17
Setting the IP Address and Network Mask of your computer for connection to a larger (or existing)
network ................................................................................................................................................18
Using DHCP to assign network addresses.........................................................................................22
Checking network connections............................................................................................................24
Installing Gerber OMEGA 2.1 or higher.............................................................................................24
Installing the GERBER EDGE FX in OMEGA software....................................................................25
Chapter 3: Material and Foil Handling ................................................................................ 27
Recommended material ........................................................................................................................27
Storing the material ............................................................................................................................27
Cleaning the material .........................................................................................................................27
Normalizing the material ..................................................................................................................27
Handling the foil....................................................................................................................................28
Storing and cleaning the foil .............................................................................................................28
Assembling and disassembling the EDGE FX Foil Cartridge..........................................................29
Chapter 4: Designing Jobs for the GERBER EDGE FX........................................................ 33
Use the material and foil for which the job was designed ............................................................33
Substitute material or foils when a change is required .................................................................33
Choose the appropriate color profile when printing an image ....................................................33
Choose the correct print mode..........................................................................................................33
Adjust the Darkness settings.............................................................................................................33
Chapter 5: Operating the GERBER EDGE FX ....................................................................... 35
Understanding the control panel.........................................................................................................35
Printing a job ..........................................................................................................................................36
Homing the printer.............................................................................................................................36

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)