Ioline Summit, Service Manual

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Technical Bulletin Frame Gap or Overlap/Summit
If your Summit marker plotter is exhibiting gapping of overlapping between frames,
check the following:
1. Level the stand. If the stand is twisted the paper will not feed properly.
2. Clean the platens with a clean cloth and isopropyl alcohol, then lightly wipe the
platens with silicone to reduce friction
3. Clean the take-up and feed shaft support blocks with a clean rag and isopropyl
alcohol. Lightly lubricate the blocks with silicone lubricant to reduce friction.
4. Verify the frame sensor is enabled and the light is illuminated. Display the
plotter settings in the Summit Control Center software by selecting “Display”
then “Plotter Settings”. If the sensor is disabled, enable the sensor by clicking
on the box to the left of the sensor enable dialogue. Click on the button at the
bottom of the screen labeled “Send As New Default” to save the settings
permanently in the plotters memory.
5. Clean the sensor lens with a cotton swab and isopropyl alcohol.
6. Adjust the sensor height to optimize frame mark recognition (see “Box Style
Frame Sensor Adjustment” Technical Bulletin).
7. Review your paper loading process. Make sure the paper is pulled taut, tight and
square when attaching it to the take-up shaft. See pages 34 to 41 of your Users
Guide to Operations for proper paper loading.
8. Ensure the paper hubs are secured tightly into the paper roll and that the paper
hub lock screws are secured tightly onto the feed shaft.
9. Verify the (4) set screws (1/8” hex) that secure the outer take-up shaft to the
inner shaft are tight. The (2) set screws are located at each end of the outer
take-up shaft
10. If the plotter frame setting in the control center is smaller than the apparel
software frame setting, it may cut off the top part of the frame. If the plotter
frame setting is larger than the software setting, the sensor mark will be made
several inches above the last frame and can cause a frame gap. To prevent this
gap, assure that the plotter frame setting in the control center matches the
software setting.