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Ioline
INSTALLATION
The complete setup procedure for Ioline Ae plotters is described in detail in
the Quick Start Guide included with the accessory kit. The following infor-
mation is a brief summary.
Unpack the Plotter
Carefully remove the plotter from the box and place it on a flat-stable surface.
This procedure requires two people. Save all packing materials and the box.
Check the packing list to ensure that all of the accessories are present. See the
Quick Start Guide for more information.
Assemble the Stand
Assemble and level the stand using the hardware included in the accessory kit
and directions outlined in the Quick Start Guide.
Attach the Plotter to the Stand
Caution: Do not hold the plotting head by the bottom edge of the
end plates when attaching it to the stand. Fingers and hands might
get pinched between the end plates and stand legs. Hold the shiny
metal top bars a few inches from the end plates when handling the
head.
Attach the plotter to the stand with the top bars resting in the notches in the
stand legs. Use the hardware as indicated in the Quick Start Guide.
Connect the Plotter to the Computer
Note: Make sure the computer and the plotter have the power turned
off. Ioline recommends using a surge protector power strip for the
plotter and the computer.
Connect the plotter to the computer with a serial cable. A serial cable is pro-
vided in the accessory kit. The serial port on the computer is either a 9 pin or
25 pin male receptacle. If the computer only has 9 pin serial ports, a 9 to 25
pin adapter is necessary. Use the adaptors included in the accessory kit. See
the Quick Start Guide for more connection information.
Select the correct port in the design software or the Control Center after the
cables are correctly connected to the computer and plotter. Consult the design
software manual or the dealer for further information.
Power On
Important: Keep hands and loose clothing away from all moving
parts of the plotter.
Turn on the computer and the plotter to make sure they work. The plotter
power switch is located next to the power cord on the back of the machine,
behind the keypad. The carriage will move toward the keypad side of the
machine when the power is turned on. The red LED on the front panel will
light when the start-up process is finished.
Installing the Ioline Control Center
The Control Center is an interface for adjusting parameters to optimize plot-
ter performance. The plotter comes with a CD-ROM which has the Microsoft
Windows
®
95, 98 and NT (3.51 or greater) version of the Ioline Control Center
program.
1. Turn on the power to the computer.
2. Start Windows
®
.
3. Insert the Ioline CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive (usually D:).
4. The installation program should start automatically. If it does not:
a. Select the Start button.
b. Choose Run.
c. Type D:\IOSETUP (substitute the correct letter if the CD-ROM drive
letter is not D:) and Click OK.
5. Follow the instructions that appear on the screen.
6. The Operation chapter of this manual has details on using the Ioline
Control Center software.
