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Summary of Contents for V24

Page 1: ...1 www isys group com V24 User Guide iSys The Imaging Systems Group Inc Copyright 2009 ...

Page 2: ... ISYS 4797 Fax 403 204 1971 E mail support isys group com THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DOCUMENT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE EXCEPT AS PROVIDED BY LOCAL LAW THE IMAGING SYSTEMS GROUP INC ISYS MAKES NO WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WITH REGARD TO THIS MATERIAL INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ISYS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ...

Page 3: ...on of the V24 Plotter 5 Overview 5 Cable Connections 6 Versatec Interface Setup 8 Driver Installation 9 Quickdraw Media Installation 18 Quickdraw Media for the V24 20 Starting the V24 Plotter 21 Warranty Maintenance and Service 27 ...

Page 4: ...m immediately While iSys assumes no liability for in transit damage we will assist in damage claims with carriers NOTE Save the original packaging materials Any future shipment should be made in the original packaging iSys is not responsible for damage caused in any future shipping due to improper packaging CAUTION During shipment storage or long idle periods place a length of thermal media betwee...

Page 5: ...0 to 104 deg Full Relative Humidity 40 and 70 non condensing Place on a firm flat surface Avoid sources of direct heat and sunlight Allow a minimum of 20 cm 9 in side clearance for proper airflow WARNING The V24 plotter weighs approximately 28 kg 60 lb Use appropriate care when lifting or moving the unit CAUTION Do not touch the thermal print head Natural body oils can damage it Scratches in the p...

Page 6: ... Connections INSTALLING THE DATA CABLE 1 Push the black button on the left side panel figure 3 2 With the black button sticking out pull on the button to open the side panel exposing the data bulkhead figure 4 ...

Page 7: ...nder the right side panel It opens in a similar fashion to the left side panel 2 Push the black button on the right side panel 3 With the black button sticking out pull on the button to open the side panel exposing the AC receptacle 4 Plug the supplied AC power cord into the receptacle figure 7 5 Slide the cord into the slot on the bottom back corner and close the side panel figure 8 6 To lock the...

Page 8: ...on lid latches and lift lid slightly see figure 12 2 Remove 3 screws on each of the left and right side arms of the lid see figure 9 3 Lift up on the lid cover to expose the main control board electronics see figure 10 1 Unplug interface ribbon cable 2 Move interface jumper J9 to select S shortline or L longline 3 Plug interface ribbon cable into the header to match the interface jumper J9 setting...

Page 9: ...tallation Driver is compatible with Microsoft XP Vista and Windows 7 32 64bit Step 1 Go to Windows Start h Settings h Printers and Faxes Step 2 Select Add a Printer on the Left hand side of the window h Press Next ...

Page 10: ...10 Step 3 Welcome to the Add Printer Wizard h Press Next Step 4 Select Local printer attached to this computer h Press Next ...

Page 11: ...11 Step 5 Select Create a new port Type of port h Standard TCP IP Port h Press Next Step 6 Welcome to the Add Standard TCP IP Printer Port Wizard h Press Next ...

Page 12: ...12 Step 7 Enter the printers IP Address into the box h Press Next Step 8 Under Device Type h Select Standard h Generic Network Card h Press Next ...

Page 13: ...13 Step 9 Completing the Add Standard TCP IP Printer Port Wizard h Press Finish Step 10 Select Have Disk ...

Page 14: ...14 Step 11 Select Browse h Locate and select the V24 Driver h Press Ok h Press Next Step 12 Select the iSys V24 Printer h Press Next ...

Page 15: ...15 Step 13 Enter the printer name h Select yes if you would like the iSys V24 to be your default printer or no if you do not h Press Next Step 14 Select a sharing option h Press Next ...

Page 16: ...16 Step 15 Enter a location and a comment h Press Next Step 16 Select Yes or No to print a test page h press Next ...

Page 17: ...17 Step 17 Completing the Add Printer Wizard h press Finish ...

Page 18: ...indle blocks Press down firmly to seat the roll in the blocks Ensure the roll is seated squarely in the blocks figure 13 4 The media unwinds from the bottom of the installed roll 5 The media is threaded as shown in Figure 14 Allow an extra few inches of media through the exit path past the cutter assembly 6 Once the media is through the exit path hold the opposite sides of the media and tug forwar...

Page 19: ... light will display on the Control Panel and Latches Open will appear in the LED display 11 Set Control Panel to ON LINE see Section 8 for information NOTE Ensure the media type shown in the Control Panel Menu corresponds with the actual installed media Refer to Section 8 if changes to settings are required CAUTION The imaging characteristics of approved media are matched to the thermal output of ...

Page 20: ...sharp crisp fine line detail and dense solids It features a protective topcoat that resists water scratching scuffing and marring It is ideally suited for plots requiring frequent handling REPORT PAPER This medium weight high sensitivity paper has a bright white background to produce high contrast output with crisp fine line detail and dense solid fills Report paper is an economical choice for you...

Page 21: ...er rate from the host is slow USING THE CONTROL PANEL The control panel of the V24 consists of an eight segment LED display three indicator lights and four buttons as illustrated in Figure 17 It allows users to check the plotter operating status and operating settings It also provides warning error messages and feedback to the operator Plotter settings and operating conditions can be changed throu...

Page 22: ... not display the item setting until button is released 3 Use the UP DOWN Arrows to change the displayed setting 4 To save the changes put the plotter back ONLINE by pressing the ON OFFLINE button The green ONLINE indicator light will turn on and the display will read Idle MENU SELECTIONS Accesses user modes and function menus Scrolling is from first to last only Moves the arrow up or down to the i...

Page 23: ...trast option in the appropriate menu Move up or down the scale by pressing the up and down arrows Default 0 Range 4 0 4 NOTE If the plot is light be sure the correct media type is selected Increase the contrast level by one and test repeat if needed PLOT TYPE Change the plot type by selecting the Plot Type option in the appropriate menu Move up or down the scale by pressing the up and down arrows ...

Page 24: ...ge the scaling setting by pressing the up or down buttons in the Scaling submenu The UP arrow button accesses the positive stretch increments of 1 40 inch TEST PLT Generates a test plot Five inches of plot are produced in a checkerboard pattern so you can see if the plotter is creating a plot image and feeding the paper correctly and if contrast levels and media settings are acceptable To change f...

Page 25: ...25 Default Off Range Off 1 5 darkest NOTE This setting can make the fill patterns look lighter or darker ...

Page 26: ...ter the image NOTE Auto setting is recommended to help improve nib life If the print head is missing a nib the plot can be shifted and locked in place using the Lock setting BEEPER Controls the audible signal for error messages such as media out warning This sound can be changed Default Off Settings Off turn beeper off on errors Solid beeper on continuous until error cleared Fast P beeper will pul...

Page 27: ... V24 requires little routine or preventative maintenance Recommended maintenance will enhance performance extend useful life and can be performed quickly and easily at the installed location Use 99 9 isopropyl alcohol to clean the print head Check that support shock on the lid assembly is functioning correctly SERVICE CALL Phone 403 204 5212 Toll Free 1 866 415 ISYS 4797 Fax 403 204 1971 Email sup...

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