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Ioline 100 User Manual

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Copyright © 2004, Ioline Corporation, All Rights Reserved
Printed in the United States of America
Text Revision 1, PN 107204
February, 2004
All Trademarks Are The Property Of Their Respective Owners
USING YOUR
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Ioline 100 Specifications

General IconGeneral
InterfacesSerial
Repeatability±0.1 mm
Resolution0.025 mm
InterfaceSerial
Power Requirements50/60 Hz

Summary

Safety and Precautions

General Safety Guidelines

Essential safety guidelines to follow before operating the cutter.

Installation

Unpacking the Cutter

Instructions for safely removing the cutter from its packaging.

Assembling the Cradle

Steps for assembling the cradle and attaching the cutter.

Attaching the Cutter

Process for securely attaching the cutter to its stand or base.

Preparing the Work Area

Guidelines for setting up a clean and spacious work environment.

Connecting to the Computer

Procedure for connecting the cutter to the computer via serial or parallel cable.

Powering On the System

Steps for turning on the computer and cutter correctly.

Installing the Ioline Control Center

Instructions for installing the Control Center software from the CD-ROM.

Operation

Keypad Controls Overview

Description of the cutter's keypad and its main functions.

Start/Stop Function

How to start, stop, and resume cutting operations using the Start/Stop key.

Using the Arrow Keys

Functionality of arrow keys for material and carriage movement.

Setting the Origin Point

Procedure for setting the initial starting position for a design cut.

Adjusting Cutting Speed

How to adjust the cutter's speed using the Speed knob.

Adjusting Cutting Force

How to adjust the force applied to the blade using the Force knob.

Operational Features

Test Cut Procedure

Procedure to cut a test pattern for determining optimal force and blade exposure.

Repeat Function

How to reproduce the most recently created design using the Repeat key.

The Ioline Control Center

Changing System Settings

Adjusting cutter parameters via the menu and Control Center.

Menu Bar Features

Summary of functions available within the Control Center menu bar.

Screen Menu Options

Details on adjustable settings like Measurement Units, Panel Size, and Scale.

Blade Settings

Information on blade length settings for pouncing and tag board.

Update Display Function

How to update displayed screen values with current cutter settings.

Sending Settings to Cutter

Options for sending temporary or permanent settings to the cutter.

Acceleration and Delays

Adjusting acceleration and up/down delays for cutter movement.

Force, Overcut, and Offset

Configuring force, blade overcut, and blade offset for precise cutting.

Minimum Angle Setting

Setting the minimum angle for blade steering arc performance.

Cutting a Design

General Cutting Guidelines

Essential tips for successful design cutting operations.

Powering On the Cutter

Steps for turning on the computer and cutter for operation.

Loading Material Correctly

Guides on how to properly load various types of material into the cutter.

Aligning Material and Pinchwheels

Process for aligning material and pinchwheels for accurate cuts.

Pinchwheel Adjustments

Adjusting Pinchwheel Force

Details on adjusting pinchwheel spring force for different material types.

Locking Pinchwheels Off Platen

How to lock idler pinchwheels off the platen to prevent ink smearing.

Blade Installation and Adjustment

Installing Blade and Foot

Procedure for installing the blade and blade foot into the blade holder.

Installing Blade Holder or Pen

Guides on inserting blade holders or pens into the carriage jaw.

Adjusting Blade Exposure and Force

How to properly adjust blade exposure and force for optimal cutting.

File Transfer and Cut Control

Sending Cut Files

Process for transferring design files from software or Control Center to the cutter.

Pausing and Resuming Cuts

Instructions on how to pause and resume a cutting job.

Canceling a Cutting Job

Steps to abort a cutting job from design software or Control Center.

Suggested Settings for Materials

Guidelines for Plotting Pens

Special Cutting Features

How to Pounce

Steps for using the pounce feature to create perforated patterns.

Stencil Cutting

Instructions for using the Tag Board Cutout feature for stencil creation.

Communication Testing

Communication Test

Tests communication between computer and cutter on parallel or serial ports.

Testing Cutter Serial Port

Diagnoses issues with the cutter's serial COM port.

Testing Computer Serial Port

Diagnoses issues with the computer's serial COM port.

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting Chart

A chart listing common problems and their potential solutions.

Troubleshooting Details

LED Codes Explained

Explains the meaning of different front panel LED light combinations.

Parallel Port Troubleshooting

Steps to resolve parallel port communication and BIOS setting issues.

Routine Maintenance

Replacing the Blade

Procedure for safely removing and installing a new cutting blade.

Cleaning the Drive Shaft

Instructions for cleaning the drive shaft to ensure accurate cut lines.

Cutter Calibration

Entering Calibration Data

Steps to input measured calibration data into the Control Center.

End Notes and Support

Getting Help and Resources

Resources and contact information for customer support and assistance.

Administrative and Support Information

FCC Compliance Information

Information regarding FCC compliance and radio frequency interference.

Customer Feedback and Service

Invitation for feedback and details on contacting customer service.

Limit of Liability Statement

Statement defining operator responsibility for cutter performance and safety.

Glossary of Terms

Index

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