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XLp Installation & Configuration, June 2010

Service Level

To enter the service level of the XLp interface 
program you are required to enter a password.

The password is unique to every system as it is 
the serial 1 for every digit.

In this case:  serial number 2042100809

password 315321191:

(9 becomes : not 0)

After you click on ‘confirm’ additional 
parameters will become visible.

Summary of Contents for XLp

Page 1: ...1 XLp Installation Configuration June 2010 GERBERSERVICE XLp GERBERplotter Family Installation Configuration Presented by Ronny Sprangers...

Page 2: ...2 XLp Installation Configuration June 2010 Training Outline Overview of XLp Plotter Hardware Installation Software Installation Gerber Device Configuration The XLp Interface Calibrations Maintenance...

Page 3: ...h as high reliability accuracy and low operation costs They have a multi functional operator panel with large LCD display They are compatible with existing Gerber products and they offer a Windows bas...

Page 4: ...r controls the Nip Bar and Pinch Rollers 2 Front Cover 3 Control Panel Allows the operator to perform manual functions Currently only English and Chinese 4 Feed Roll Bar 5 Paper Take Up Bar The paper...

Page 5: ...5 XLp Installation Configuration June 2010 Overview Technical Specifications...

Page 6: ...assemble the plotter Assembly is fairly simple and you should refer to the XLp Getting Started Manual and the XLp Installation Instructions available on GERBERnet technical library For a live demonst...

Page 7: ...uration June 2010 Hardware Installation step by step 1 Upon reception of the system please check the crate for visible damage and report back to your local Gerber representative 2 Remove the top and f...

Page 8: ...2010 Hardware Installation step by step 3 Remove foam blocks paper roll cross member and paper bars from the crate Also remove the cardboard box that is glued on the bottom of the crate 4 Remove the l...

Page 9: ...stallation step by step 5 Unpack and assemble the plotter stand using the M6 screws and 5mm Allen wrench supplied in the cardboard box 6 Remove all protective plastic from the plotter top and place it...

Page 10: ...ne 2010 Hardware Installation step by step 7 Secure the plotter top to the base using the 4 remaining M6 screws and 5mm Allen wrench supplied 8 Do not forget to plug in the connector for the paper sup...

Page 11: ...figuration June 2010 Hardware Installation step by step 9 Make sure the voltage selection switch on the left base assembly is set for the correct value usually 220V 10 Remove the screw that blocks the...

Page 12: ...tion June 2010 Hardware Installation step by step 11 Feed the paper through the system as shown on the drawing to the left Paper can go either clock wise or counter clock wise depending on the roll Ei...

Page 13: ...tle door at the side of the plotter crate to find your power cable 13 Plug the cable in the back of the left base assembly and power up After initializing the carriage and cleaning station the screen...

Page 14: ...r Winplot or AccuMark 8 3 0 or higher If the customer doesn t want to upgrade the AccuMark software then they will have to supply a separate networked Windows PC to run Winplot Software installation i...

Page 15: ...15 XLp Installation Configuration June 2010 Software installation Install Winplot first Then install the XLp Update...

Page 16: ...Software installation Now insert the XLp CD to install the interface program V2 7 1 or higher After the installation of the XLp interface you can plug the USB connector in the plotter and Windows will...

Page 17: ...17 XLp Installation Configuration June 2010 Software installation...

Page 18: ...Start menu point to Control Panel Double click the Gerber Device icon The Gerber Device Configuration window will appear Click the Plotter tab only on AccuMark systems In the Type box select XLP USB...

Page 19: ...19 XLp Installation Configuration June 2010 Gerber Device Configuration Select this plotter type...

Page 20: ...ke the Infinity Interface The XLp Interface has two different windows to chose from when you right click on the plotter icon System Setting Allows you to perform all adjustments and calibrations to th...

Page 21: ...cartridge estimate Progress bar to indicate how much of the current job has been send to the XLp This window will allow you to monitor the ink levels in the cartridges check the status of the plotted...

Page 22: ...ne thickness in dots setting depends on the type of paper used After much testing we have discovered for best print quality ink usage change the Line Width to 3 and select the Economy Mode This value...

Page 23: ...tallation Configuration June 2010 Machine Setting Ink Tab Ink contents can be manually set i e when putting back used cartridges after overnight printing For every cartridge there will be an input box...

Page 24: ...llation Configuration June 2010 Machine Setting Paper Tab Initial length of new paper roll Change take up direction default is CW Perform paper edge sensing at initialize Change paper feed direction d...

Page 25: ...10 Machine Setting System Tab Sets the units of measure ment for the parameters except for calibration Detects and stops plotting when cover is opened Performs extended cartridge test at every initial...

Page 26: ...2010 Machine Setting Communication Used to select the means of communication between Winplot and the XLP When selecting TCP IP an additional field to fill out the IP address will show Currently only...

Page 27: ...calibrations at first install and at cartridge change XLp50 does not have cartridge overlap cartridge separation alignments Each plotter leaves the factory Calibrated and the values stored in the fir...

Page 28: ...ponding numeric value that represents the best match of the two printed lines 3 Add or subtract this value from the displayed value in the XGap box i e if best match is 3 and current X Gap value is 9...

Page 29: ...artridge Overlap calibration NOTE The plotter will begin printing 2 Check the plot for the line and corresponding numeric value that represents the best match of the two printed lines 3 Enter the nume...

Page 30: ...begin printing 2 Check the plot for the line and corresponding numeric value that represents the best match of the two printed lines 3 Add or subtract the numeric value from step 2 from the current v...

Page 31: ...tion NOTE The plotter will begin printing 2 Check the plot for the line and corresponding numeric value that represents the best match of the two printed lines 3 Add or subtract the value from step 2...

Page 32: ...print a 1m square which you then measure and input the exact size in actual length fields After input of the values you click Confirm and then Apply Exit the XLp interface before you do the test agai...

Page 33: ...the XLp interface program you are required to enter a password The password is unique to every system as it is the serial number 1 for every digit In this case serial number 2042100809 password 315321...

Page 34: ...Plot Tab To get additional spacing between jobs Set the plotting speed to a lower value Make sure no one changes the values of X and Y scaling They have to be set at 1 and NOTHING ELSE Allows to swit...

Page 35: ...35 XLp Installation Configuration June 2010 Service Level Ink Tab Can be set to 1 if required note that the system will then react as an XLp50 Will give a message when ink in cartridge becomes low...

Page 36: ...ignals when paper take up motor is running too long paper slipping Signals when paper feed motor is running too long paper slipping Uncheck for drop on floor can also be set on plotter itself but will...

Page 37: ...37 XLp Installation Configuration June 2010 Service Level System Tab Do not touch these values result unknown Resolution should always be on 300DPI...

Page 38: ...en you click Update Firmware a standard browsing window will pop up instructing you to select the firmware file to upload the XLp uses hex files Once selected the system will ask you to confirm twice...

Page 39: ...ghtly oil both round ways at regular intervals 2 3 weeks depending on usage Make sure you do not touch the Code Strip with oil use a small piece of oiled rag to sweep the round ways Make sure the Y En...

Page 40: ...will build up in the cleaning station due to the cleaning cycles where the system purges the jets This can cause print quality issues if the ink builds up near the jets If this occurs it is recommend...

Page 41: ...41 XLp Installation Configuration June 2010 Components left side...

Page 42: ...42 XLp Installation Configuration June 2010 Components Operator Side...

Page 43: ...43 XLp Installation Configuration June 2010 Questions...

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