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Figure 4. The Ioline FlexJet Printer Front View Close-up (safety cover lifted for clarity.)

Q. Ink Cartridge Stall

R. Cartridge Stall Latch

S. Pinchwheel Lever

T. Keypad

U. Service Station

(Beneath Cover)

V. Take-up Sensor

W. Platen

X. Pinchwheel

Y. Drive Shaft Marker

Z. Traverse

AA. Carriage Assembly

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Default Chapter5
- Table of Contents5
Safety & Cautions9
Visual Reference Guide11
Chapter 1 Overview13
Getting Started13
- Figure 5. the X- and Y-Axes and Origin14
How the Ioline Flexjet Works14
Chapter 2 Installation15
Flexjet Assembly15
- Unpacking the Printer15
- Assembling the Stand15
- Attaching the Printer to the Stand15
- Connect the Flexjet to the Computer: Overview15
- Cable Connections16
- Serial Configuration16
- COM Port16
- Figure 8. Flexplot Serial Port Set-Up Window17
- Baud Rate17
- Other Serial Port Settings17
- Software Setup Options17
- Figure 10. Workflow Using Flexplot for File Conversion and Output18
Power on19
Installing Flexplot and the Control Center19
Chapter 3 Operation21
Keypad Controls21
- Start/Stop21
- Clean22
- Quality22
- Set Origin22
- Arrow Keys23
- Page Advance23
- Unroll23
Special Key Combinations23
- Roll up23
- Reset Serial Port Baud Rate23
- Restore Factory Default Settings23
- Figure 13. Flexjet Control Center Main Menu24
The Flexjet Control Center24
- Overview24
- Changing System Settings24
Control Center Menu Bar Features25
- File25
- Communications25
- Tools25
- Help25
Control Center Menu Options26
- Software Version26
- Cartridge Count26
- Get Plotter Data26
- Plotter Data (Check Box)26
- Scale26
- Frame Size26
- Loop Length26
- Line Width26
- Figure 14. the Hewlett-Packard 51645A ('45' Cartridges)27
- Quality Setting27
- Measurement Units27
Consumables27
- Paper27
- Ink27
- Guidelines for Installing a Cartridge27
Printing a Marker28
- Overview28
- General Guidelines28
- Power on29
- Figure 16. Installing the Feed Shaft29
Loading Paper29
Installing the Take-Up Shaft30
- Figure 17. Installing the Take-Up Shaft30
- Figure 18. the Correct Paper Feeding Path on the Ioline Flexjet Printer31
Feeding Paper31
- Figure 19. Taping the Paper to the Take-Up Shaft32
Tape Paper to the Take-Up Shaft32
Positioning the Pinchwheels32
- Figure 20. Positioning the Pinchwheels for 72-In (183-CM) Paper33
Insert the Dancer Bars33
Set an Origin34
Sending Plot Files34
Pausing a Marker Plot34
Canceling a Marker Plot35
Removing Markers from the Take-Up Shaft35
Manually Freeing the Take-Up Shaft36
Automatically Freeing the Take-Up Shaft37
Reattach Paper to the Take-Up Shaft37
- Figure 25. Paper Path for Printing to the Floor38
Printing to the Floor38
Chapter 4 Routine Maintenance39
- Figure 26. Cleaning the Drive Shaft39
Cleaning the Drive Shaft39
Cleaning the Platenand Traverse39
- Figure 27. Calibration Screen in Control Center40
Cleaning the Support Blocks40
Size Calibration40
- Prepare the Printer (See the Operation Chapter)40
Cartridge Calibration42
- Prepare the Printer42
- Figure 30. the Cartridge Alignment Box43
- Cartridge Alignment43
- Motion Adjust (Carriage Scan Alignment)43
- Frame Gap (Paper Scanalignment)44
Cartridge Maintenance and Handling44
- Check Cartridges44
- Figure 32. the Frame Gap Box44
- Automatic Cleaning Procedure45
- Manual Cleaning Procedure45
Print Cartridge Storage46
- Short-Term Storage (7 Days or Less)46
- Long-Term Storage (Greater than 7 Days)46
Updating Firmware Using the Control Center46
- Summary46
- Prepare the Flexjet for a Firmware Update46
- Check the Current Firmware Version46
- Update the Firmware47
Manually Updating Firmware Using Teraterm48
- Summary48
- Prepare to Update the Firmware48
- Setup Teraterm48
- Update Firmware49
- Reset Calibration Values49
Chapter 5 Troubleshooting51
General Troubleshooting51
Media Tracking51
Printing Quality52
Line Quality52
Serial Communication52
Keypad Error Codes53
- Legend53
Common Issues54
Chapter 6 End Notes57
Service & Support57
Getting Help57
Customer Service58
Your Comments Are Requested58
Before You Contact Support59
The FCC Wants You to Know60
- This Booklet Is Available from60
Glossary61
Index65

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