Ioline FlexJet, Service Manual

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Chapter 1: Overview
How the FlexJet works
The Ioline FlexJet combines paper and ink cartridge motion to create
vector outputs in a wide 72-in format. The data are sent to the FlexJet
via either a standard RS-232 serial or USB cable. When a file is sent to
the printer, the electronic system translates the vectors into instruc-
tions for the “X” (paper motion) and “Y” (Ink cartridge motion) mo-
tors. At the same time instructions are sent to the carriage assembly
to apply ink to the paper.
Paper movement
Paper motion is ac-
complished by pull-
ing paper through the
machine with a trac-
tion shaft. The shaft is
connected to the X-axis
motor with a timing belt
transmisison assembly.
The drive-shaft rotates
in one direction.
Carriage movement
The Y-Axis transmission powers a timing belt that transports a V
wheel carriage along the Y-Axis traverse extrusion. The ink cartridg-
es are attached to the carriage and are made to apply ink to the paper
by actuating the electronics of the ink cartridge. When not printing,
the carriage assembly is stored in the FlexJet Service Station to keep
the ink cartridges clean and capped so they don’t dry out.
Serial number
identification
Identification of Ioline
Corporation products is
accomplished by use of
a serial number located
on the back of the right
side cover on the print-
er. You can determine
the model and date of
manufacture using the
following guidelines:
Figure 6. Paper direction.
Figure 7. Carriage movement.