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Materials and Tools

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Tool Force Dial

The tool force dial on the front of the housing indicates the tool
force setting and the amount of tool force, or pressure, that is
applied to the tool during operation. This pressure ensures
uniform cuts and pen lines.

Tool force can be adjusted by turning the small knob on the top of
the tool force housing.

Summary of Contents for HS750 Plus

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Page 2: ...ereof shall not be copied or reproduced without written consent of Gerber Scientific Products Inc 2 This document or the contents herein under no circumstances shall be used in the manufacture or repr...

Page 3: ...nce to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own ris...

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Page 5: ...tion Parameters 14 Power up Sequence 15 Selecting the HS750 plus Plotter 16 Assigning Default Plotter 17 MATERIALS AND TOOLS 19 Material Products 19 Loading Material 19 Helpful Hints 21 Tool Force Dia...

Page 6: ...AINTENANCE 55 Cleaning Lubrication 55 Tool Holders Carriage Spindle 55 Z Way Bar Y Lead Screw Theta Way Bar Front Guide Bar 56 Carriage Ball Bushing 57 Sprockets And Bail Arms 57 Fuse Replacement 58 P...

Page 7: ...e blade aligned with the direction of plotting motion for cutting thick materials such as sandblast stencil and for pouncing patterns Swivel Knife Mode cuts faster than tangential knife mode for rapid...

Page 8: ...t This Manual This manual explains the installation and operation of the HS750 plus plotter It assumes you are familiar with the GRAPHIX ADVANTAGE system It tells you how to assemble install operate a...

Page 9: ...rved could result in damage to the equipment WARNING A warning statement contains information that if not observed could result in personal injury Support Information Gerber pioneered plotter technolo...

Page 10: ...is securely packaged in three shipping boxes the Plotter Assembly Box contains the HS750 plus plotter the Control Module Assembly Box contains the control module and the small components box see next...

Page 11: ...Contents Below is a list of the contents of the tool kit See the photograph on the next page for parts identification The photograph may not contain all the parts listed 1 Pen holder with pen 1 Tange...

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Page 13: ...installation process 1 Assembling the Plotter 2 Installing the Interior 3 Connecting the Control Module 4 Connecting the R908 Keyboard Cable 5 Installing the R907 Retaining Clip 6 Finishing the Insta...

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Page 15: ...ends of the stand base OR Thread one jam nut onto the shaft of each caster Thread the casters into the holes near the ends of the stand base 4 Install an end cap in the each of the open ends of the s...

Page 16: ...er from the control module by removing the three screws on the front and the two screws on the back 3 Remove the three screws holding the left end cover of the plotter and remove the cover Remove the...

Page 17: ...trol Module In the control module connect the objects marked R902 R903 R904 etc to their counterparts P902 P903 P904 etc as shown in the illustration Special instructions for connecting the keyboard c...

Page 18: ...The smaller of the two cables inserts into the pins on the right side of P908 The larger cable inserts into the left side of P908 Installing the R907 Retaining Clip The retaining clip secures the R90...

Page 19: ...hen power is on never try to manually move the carriage move the plotter drum rotate the tool or force the tool up or down Attempting to manually move the HS750 plus in any axis of movement while the...

Page 20: ...panel of the plotter 7 Connect the power cords for both the GRAPHIX ADVANTAGE system and the HS750plus to a multiple outlet strip The strip should be plugged into a standard grounded electrical outlet...

Page 21: ...E and SWIVEL KNIFE blink on then off 2 As the HS750 plus performs self check tests the lights over the RUN CONT RUN SINGLE and SWIVEL KNIFE keys flash and two additional beeps sound 3 When the self ch...

Page 22: ...Dialog Box appears 4 Scroll through the list and click on HS750plus in the Plotters list box to highlight it 5 Choose the port in the Ports box that you connected the plotter to 6 Click on Add The add...

Page 23: ...g Box to select a default plotter If only one plotter is installed to the GRAPHIX ADVANTAGE system that plotter is automatically specified as the default plotter 1 Highlight the name of the desired de...

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Page 25: ...ons you should take before and as you load the material These are as follows CAUTION You can load material into your HS750 plus plotter with a tool installed but it is preferable to load material with...

Page 26: ...Material Be sure that the carriage spindle is not located at either extreme end of its travel and that both ends of the rubber drum can be reached easily 2 Open the bail arms at either end of the dru...

Page 27: ...ockets at the rear of the plotter slightly forward or backward to accommodate small differences in the material width 6 Securely close the adjustable bail arm over the adjustable sprockets HELPFUL HIN...

Page 28: ...rial rather than just enough in case your estimate is not accurate You may also pull material from the roll by hand This may be the simplest method if you are plotting relatively small jobs When you h...

Page 29: ...of the housing indicates the tool force setting and the amount of tool force or pressure that is applied to the tool during operation This pressure ensures uniform cuts and pen lines Tool force can be...

Page 30: ...nd 1 When cutting regular vinyl in swivel knife mode set the tool force setting at 1 The swivel knife will not pivot at corners and will begin to cut through the material if the pressure is set too hi...

Page 31: ...colored cap The cap helps lock the tool in place in the carriage spindle during operation In addition red sleeves protect tool tips from accidental damage during storage Remove the protective sleeve...

Page 32: ...nd snap it over the tool cap 5 For pen plotting either swivel knife or tangential knife mode is acceptable Start with a tool force setting between 5 and 1 If the pen does not make a clear dark line in...

Page 33: ...e top of the holder 4 The pen height gage included with the tool kit is a washer 1 8 inch thick Place the pen height gage on a smooth hard surface like a table top Position the lower end of the pen ho...

Page 34: ...e drum axis Use this position to produce small holes in lightweight paper or for light dusting applications OFF CENTER HOLES The second keyway holds the tool at 11 degrees off center to the direction...

Page 35: ...ce swing the tool force arm and snap it over the cap 5 Check the pounce wheel position by looking under the carriage to make sure the wheel is oriented at the desired angle 6 Pouncing generally requir...

Page 36: ...ials such as sandblast stencil To install a knife holder 1 Load vinyl or other material 2 Select the knife holder that matches the knife mode you want to use 3 A plastic lift washer is used to reduce...

Page 37: ...orce setting on the plotter for various reasons Primary considerations for changing the settings include the knife mode chosen and the kind of material used Refer to the HS750plus Tool Force Settings...

Page 38: ...Silver Dusted Crystal 210 05 1 30 HS 42 Florescent 210 Scotchcal 220 Translucent 230 Gerber Cal Gerber IP Plus Gerber Mask I II 1 30 HS 42 Heat Transfer Flock Hot Split Plastisol Metalized Polyester S...

Page 39: ...djustment required The weed should peel off easily but the knife should not cut through the backing material Cutting quality is dependent more on the amount of knife blade exposed than on the tool for...

Page 40: ...re available from your Gerber distributor Included with the HS750 plus are five carbide knife blades one installed in the tangential knife holder two tangential knife spares one installed in the swive...

Page 41: ...e the vertical distance The knife blade tip is very delicate and can easily be broken by the use of such instruments CAUTION Knife tool blades are brittle Do not strike the tip against the carriage sp...

Page 42: ...the rubber O ring in place 2 With the shoe removed care fully remove the old blade by grasping it with needle nose pliers and pulling gently 3 Install a new blade in the hole provided pushing the blad...

Page 43: ...nd RUN SINGLE lights on and a three second beep Lights are returned to normal state when a key is pressed Power Up When the HS750plus is turned on the following sequence occurs 1 The light labeled POW...

Page 44: ...arriage and material Put the plotter on line for drawing cutting and pouncing Select single or continuous job processing Select knife mode Initialize knife tool Access diagnostic modes as needed See t...

Page 45: ...rough the plotter or back toward the roll holder Press the up or down slew keys to move the carriage between the rear and the front of the plotter The slew and SLOW keys do not function during the fol...

Page 46: ...e press the SLOW key again You will hear two beeps indicating the plotter is in normal slew mode 2 Hold down a left or right slew key for more than 2 seconds and the drum will ramp up to a high speed...

Page 47: ...l not allow you to change knife mode in the midst of a job You must take the plotter off line to switch modes and be between jobs If you attempt to change modes and are unable to do so press RESET and...

Page 48: ...is created in the GRAPHIX ADVANTAGE The HS750 plus returns to the off line status after the job plots It remains in the knife mode selected The HS750 plus waits for the operator to press the RUN SING...

Page 49: ...tinuous plotting mode and maximize the plotter s productivity To plot in continuous mode 1 Select either swivel or tangential knife mode by pressing the SWIVEL KNIFE key When swivel knife mode is sele...

Page 50: ...tall the pen holder and set the tool force to 5 2 Using the slew keys position the carriage spindle approximately 1 from the front edge of the plotting paper Also be sure that there are several inches...

Page 51: ...operation stops immediately 2 Only the current job is cleared all other jobs in the queue remain intact 3 The HS750 plus returns to off line status as at power up To clear an error signal Press the R...

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Page 53: ...d that a special diagnostic can now be performed 3 Access one of the special diagnostics described next by pressing the slew key noted in the description Note Only one special diagnostic can be access...

Page 54: ...tter consistently fails a special diagnostic contact Gerber Field Service Department at 800 828 5406 or fax at 203 645 2448 WAGON WHEEL TEST PLOT To plot the Wagon Wheel Test Plot 1 Load plotting pape...

Page 55: ...e holder tangential or swivel 2 Press SLOW key to access diagnostic 3 Select swivel or tangential knife mode according to the knife holder loaded 4 Press RUN SINGLE to plot once or RUN CONT to plot co...

Page 56: ...d the RESET key while powering up 2 Load vinyl and install the knife holder 3 Press the down arrow to access diagnostic 4 Press RUN SINGLE to plot once or RUN CONT to plot continuously 5 Compare the t...

Page 57: ...e job has exceeded the boundaries of the plotter There is no recovery and the job must be sent again with a starting position that allows the job to fit within the plotting area 3 second steady tone l...

Page 58: ...n lights flash the same number of times as the tens error number Press the RUN CONT key again to repeat the message if needed 3 Press the RUN SINGLE key to hear the number of beeps which represent the...

Page 59: ...ervice 5 Peripheral control chip error Call Gerber Field Service 6 Heartbeat error Call Gerber Field Service 7 Motor encoder failure Call Gerber Field Service 8 X motor encoder failure Call Gerber Fie...

Page 60: ...overheated Allow plotter to cool down or move it to a cooler area Call Gerber Field Service 20 Illegal interrupt error Try power up again Call Gerber Field Service 21 Unknown interrupt error Try power...

Page 61: ...lubricate the parts immediately to prevent corrosion Use a light oil such as 3 IN ONE for all lubrication except as noted TOOL HOLDERS CARRIAGE SPINDLE Note Do not lubricate the tool holders or spindl...

Page 62: ...shafts Look for any vinyl pieces adhering to these parts Use isopropyl alcohol to clean excessively dirty parts Lubricate the Z way bar the theta way bar and the front guide bar immediately after cle...

Page 63: ...uide bars should be given a light coat of oil This is best done by applying with a lint free cloth 3 Place one or two drops of oil on each side of the ball bushing and in the oil hole as indicated SPR...

Page 64: ...cket back and forth to work the oil into the bushing Oil the bail arm pins Do not oil excessively Fuse Replacement The fuse holder is located between the on off switch and the power cord connector on...

Page 65: ...he notch and flip the black plastic plate open z 4 Pull out the light gray fuse carriers one at a time Note that each carrier has a white arrow on it and that the arrow points downward as do the two a...

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Page 67: ...t also contains a brief description of plotter adjustment problems that should be handled by contacting Gerber Field Service 800 828 5406 Note Gerber warranties do not cover unauthorized repair Some s...

Page 68: ...ress RESET button Verify and resend the job Inconsistent tool material contact Clean spindle bore and tool holder Change knife blade Check for proper Z home Perform Z adjustment for tool height Jagged...

Page 69: ...atic electricity is a serious threat to modern integrated circuits Before reaching into the interior of the plotter or handling any components touch any bare metal of the plotter surface This discharg...

Page 70: ...in the Appendix and the HS750plus Plotter Parts List for part identifica tion Numbers in parentheses in the text refer to the numbers in the diagram A DETAIL and B DETAIL refer to parts identified in...

Page 71: ...ut the double thickness of a piece of vinyl 8 When adjusted replace the cover load vinyl and run a test Theta Axis Tool Rotation Adjustment SYMPTOMS Letters have jagged or serrated edges The tool lose...

Page 72: ...sk To do so loosen the Allen set screw on the silver clamp next to the disk 48 This allows the disk to be slid forward or backward When the disk is centered tighten the Allen set screw If the disk is...

Page 73: ...roduce good letter quality in Axis Swap mode ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE Please call Gerber Field Service at 800 828 5406 for assistance You may find it helpful to refer to the plotter diagram in the Appendi...

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Page 75: ...plotter Gerber Field Service may refer you to this diagram to help you identify parts when you need to make plotter adjustments The names of the parts are listed in the HS750 plus Plotter Parts List f...

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Page 77: ...Plotter Adjustments 71 HS750plus Parts List...

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Page 79: ...6 Strap Cover Stop 2 Req d 7 Screw 6 32 x 25 with Lockwasher 4 Req d 8 Washer Nylon Spacer 4 Req d 9 Long Bail Arm Assy Right 10 Bail Arm Pivot 4 Req d 11 Pin Dowel 375 4 Req d 12 Connecting Link 2 Re...

Page 80: ...x 75 Panhead 4 Req d 37 Washer Lock 010 4 Req d 38 Washer Flat 010 4 Req d 39 Screw 8 18 x 5 AB 4 Req d 40 Left Endplate 41 Base Machining 42 Drum Assy 43 Shoulder Screw 8 32 x 1 0005 2 Req d 44 Shor...

Page 81: ...Washer Lock 002 2 Req d 63 Screw 2 56 x 375 2 Req d 64 Screw M3 x 5 6g x 8mm 4 Req d 65 Washer Lock 005 4 Req d 66 Lifter Motor Plate 64 Screw M3 x 5 6g x 8mm 4 Req d 65 Washer Lock 005 4 Req d 66 Li...

Page 82: ...Screw 6 32 x 375 3 or 4 Req d 84 Theta Motor Assy 88 Front Trim Assy 89 Screw 6 32 x 75 90 Stripper 2 Req d 91 Bearing 375 x 875 x 281 5 Req d 92 Screw 4 40 x 25 3 Req d 93 Leadscrew Spring Stop 94 Le...

Page 83: ...Front Idler Pulley Assy 109 Front Idler Sleeve 110 Force Arm Cover 111 Screw 4 40 x 25 4 Req d 112 Retainer 2 Req d 113 Worm Shaft 114 Worm Mod 115 Screw 2 56 x 093 2 Req d 116 Lower Worm Bushing 117...

Page 84: ...129 Torsion Shaft 130 Washer Flat 006 131 Torsion Spring 132 Spring Winder Plate 133 Spacer 134 Worm Gear Mod 135 Screw 2 56 x 375 136 Tool Force Arm Assy 137 Spring Guide Washer 138 Bearing 2 Req d...

Page 85: ...oder failure Call Gerber Field Service 10 Z motor encoder failure Call Gerber Field Service 11 Theta motor encoder failure Call Gerber Field Service 12 Power relay off Try power up again or call Gerbe...

Page 86: ...up again Call Gerber Field Service 22 Theta home error Try power up again 23 Z home error Try power up again 24 Y home error Try power up again 25 Data overflow only for HPGL data Check communication...

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Page 89: ...ition in the job and resuming the job when RUN CONT is pressed again Slew Keys Arrow Keys The arrow and SLOW keys do not function while a job is plotting during an error condition or while a Run light...

Page 90: ...ted Tool Force Settings Reference Card Material Recommended Starting Tool Force Tangential Knife Blade HS Plotter Swivel Knife Controltac 180 Delux 210 Gold Silver Dusted Crystal 210 05 1 30 HS 42 Flo...

Page 91: ...e spindle bore 55 Cleaning routine 55 57 Closure problems 67 Communication parameters 14 Control module 11 Customer support 3 Cut test X08 50 Cutting 1 2 24 33 41 D Default Plotter 16 changing 17 Diag...

Page 92: ...se 44 single exercise 43 square circle test 48 49 wagon wheel test 47 48 Plot Spooler 1 Plotter assembly 9 connection 13 installation 7 selecting 16 speed 28 Plotters adjustments 61 64 default 17 Plot...

Page 93: ...ent 34 Theta axis adjustment 65 Theta way bar 56 Tool force 23 adjustments 25 chart 31 dial 23 housing 23 logbook 25 settings 24 26 Tool height adjustment 64 Tool holder 25 55 Tool kit 5 Tool rotation...

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