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Chapter 8

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Troubleshooting

P83173A RevA
7/19/10

The printhead nozzles are misfiring.

Print a test job to check
printhead performance.
Clean and swab the
printheads.

See ”Clean Heads Procedure”
on page 78.

The printhead is beyond its recommend
service life.

Replace the printhead.

Seek technical assistance.

Color balance is different between software and print

Cause

Solution

Notes

Not using Gerber-qualified material.

If not, replace with new,
Gerber-qualified material.
Store material in correct
conditions.

See “Choosing a material
type” on page 38 and
“Material storage” on page
17.

Not using the correct Gerber color
profiles for the material.

Verify or change the current
profile.

See “Using RIP software and
profiles” on page 55.

Small text quality is poor

Cause

Solution

Notes

Large Field and/or Step Blending mode
is/are enabled.

Turn off Large Field mode
and/or Step Blending
mode in the printer’s Setup
menu or on the Systems
Settings web page.

See “Large Field mode” on
page 70. See “Step Blending
mode” on page 71. If problem
persists, the printer may need
alignment. Seek technical
assistance.

The ink forms small puddles on the print

Cause

Solution

Notes

There is air in the lines.

Perform a purge to remove
air from ink lines.

See “Purging ink lines to
remove air” on page 87.

Image easily scratches off the material

Cause

Solution

Notes

The material was improperly cleaned or
was not cleaned prior to printing.

Follow manufacturer’s
recommended cleaning
procedures and allow
material to thoroughly dry
before printing.

See “Cleaning the material” on
page 39.

The material is not a Gerber-qualified
material.

Use Gerber-qualified
material or try High Lamp
Spec mode.

See “Lamp Spec Mode” on
page 69.

The environmental conditions are out of
specified range.

Get environmental
conditions within specified
range.

See “Ambient conditions” on
page 170.

Содержание CAT UV

Страница 1: ...Gerber CAT UV Ink Jet Printer Owner s Guide...

Страница 2: ...2 Uni Directional 67 31 6 44 1058 x 720 DPI Quality 1 Bi Directional 70 34 7 42 Quality 1 Uni Directional 56 37 5 53 Quality 2 Bi Directional 39 53 4 76 Quality 2 Uni Directional 28 75 3 106 NOTE Bas...

Страница 3: ...written consent of Gerber Scientific International Inc This document or the contents herein under no circumstances shall be used in the manufacture or reproduction of the article shown and the deliver...

Страница 4: ...gainst harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance...

Страница 5: ...l storage 17 Gerber CAT UV control panel 17 Main control panel 18 Auxiliary keypad 18 Control Panel keys 19 Exploring the printer s menu system 22 Status 22 Setup 22 Calibration 23 Maintenance 23 The...

Страница 6: ...nal overview 56 Canceling a job 57 Flat Bed Printing 58 Printing on the Flat Bed 58 Printing a full bleed Flat Bed job 59 Printing double sided full bleed 60 Roll to Roll Printing 63 Choosing a print...

Страница 7: ...100 Steps for preparing the Gerber CAT UV for two weeks of idle time 100 Steps for restarting the Gerber CAT UV after two weeks of idle time 100 Shutting down the printer for more than two weeks 100 S...

Страница 8: ...or angled nozzles 153 The print is blurred 155 Smearing or fading in the print 155 Color balance is different between software and print 156 Small text quality is poor 156 The ink forms small puddles...

Страница 9: ...st results 4 Select material type if equipped with the Roll to Roll option Roll to Roll Single or Continuous or Flat 5 Load the material Flat Bed or Roll to Roll 6 Adjust the UV shield for rigid mater...

Страница 10: ...iguration is 100 2 5m 254cm Maximum rolled material thickness is 0 030 0 76mm Minimum rolled material width is 24 61cm Minimum sheet size is 12 x 12 30 5cm x 30 5cm The Gerber CAT UV printheads use mu...

Страница 11: ...weekly and monthly maintenance procedures Chapter 7 Gerber CAT UV Web Pages describes the onboard web interface program that can be used to check on the printer s current status and ink status to vie...

Страница 12: ...general safety precautions when operating the Gerber CAT UV Ink Jet Printer CAUTION Use impervious gloves to protect your hands Nitrile gloves of no less than 8 mils have proven impervious for one ho...

Страница 13: ...e shelf or swab the printhead The UV lamp assemblies and interior surfaces of the printer may be hot Be careful not to pinch fingers in drawers pinch wheels and material feed system Use caution when l...

Страница 14: ...stions FastFacts are available on the Gerber web site www gspinc com under Support Electronic versions of this manual and other documentation are available from the eService Document Library which can...

Страница 15: ...UV technology to instantly and safely cure inks using low energy and low heat The UV lamps run the full length of the gantry approximately 65 165cm and provide a very specific wavelength of UV light...

Страница 16: ...tdoor life span and may result in outdoor durability of greater or less than three years GerberCAT inks are specifically designed for use with the Gerber CAT UV printer The inks come in four colors Ma...

Страница 17: ...to the material and or printer hardware due to extended lamp exposure when the beam rests in these locations Tip Gerber recommends cleaning rigid material with IP Surface Cleaner or 99 Isopropyl Alcoh...

Страница 18: ...N LOAD HEADS SLEW UNLOAD ROLL TO FLAT INK ROLL BED MENU LEVEL Single z z Cont z z z U V z Printer Ready Screen interface for status messages printer progress and setup controls Navigational keys for s...

Страница 19: ...ision level at time of manufacture See table at the end of this section RUN JOB begins printing the job at the printer or the next job to arrive if in Roll to Roll Continuous mode The RUN JOB key also...

Страница 20: ...key as a shortcut to initiate the End of Day Clean procedure Use the SLEW key to move the gantry along the table on the X axis front to back Press the LOAD UNLOAD key to prepare the printer for loadi...

Страница 21: ...y a second time enables full bleed printing and the LED blinks Flat is the default mode at printer start up and the only mode available for flatbed only printers Press the MENU key to enter the menu s...

Страница 22: ...r detailed instructions Lamp Delay mode allows the user to set the UV lamps to remain on for 10 minutes after completing a job when printing on Flat Bed or Roll to Roll See page 68 for detailed instru...

Страница 23: ...age 82 for detailed instructions Purge to remove air from the ink system by pushing a large quantity of ink through the nozzles See page 87 for detailed instructions Inspect Nozzles allow lowering of...

Страница 24: ...trol panel screen displays the name of the printer and the firmware version that is currently installed The printer then proceeds with a series of internal diagnostics to test the operation of various...

Страница 25: ...um pressure to ensure that no excess ink drips from the printheads Emergency Stop There are two emergency stop button located on either end of the gantry Press either button to immediately shut down t...

Страница 26: ...Shelf Access Door or E Stop message displays the printer displays a Motor Power Cycled message CAUTION During maintenance procedures always wait for printer prompts before lowering the maintenance sh...

Страница 27: ...nect the Gerber CAT UV to the switch and one to connect the computer to the switch The Ethernet switch network interface board and additional cables are readily available at local computer stores Tip...

Страница 28: ...ternet connection does NOT have to be active 2 Enter the IP address for the specific Gerber CAT UV that you wish to access as a web address in the web browser Do not use any slashes or colons 3 Press...

Страница 29: ...figuration Windows Vista Windows 7 or Windows XP CAUTION Use care when entering addresses for the equipment Entering incorrect addresses could damage the network In a large existing network obtain the...

Страница 30: ...r 3 30 Setting up the Gerber CAT UV P83173A RevA 7 19 10 3 Click Network and Sharing Center 4 Click the Manage network connections task on the left side of the screen to open the Network Connections s...

Страница 31: ...ields 8 Enter 192 168 0 1 for the IP address of your computer 9 Press Tab to automatically enter the correct Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 10 Do not enter a Default Gateway if using direct connection or u...

Страница 32: ...l TCP IP Properties dialog box 6 Click Use the following IP address 7 Enter 192 168 0 1 for IP Address 8 Press Tab to automatically enter the correct Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 9 Do not enter a Default...

Страница 33: ...e 122 To view the current network settings in the Menu system NOTE The following screens are examples only your settings may be different 1 From the main control panel press the MENU key The Status sc...

Страница 34: ...remove any contaminated clothing and wash them separately with soap and water CAUTION If ink gets in your eyes immediately rinse your eyes with copious amounts of water for at least 15 minutes and see...

Страница 35: ...ore printing a large job Partial pouches can be reinstalled for use later Receiving an INK Empty Replace Pouch message Occasionally you may get an INK Empty Replace Pouch after replacing an empty pouc...

Страница 36: ...awer clip and remove the pouch The pouch does not have to be completely empty and can be reinstalled later 3 Wipe up any dripped or spilled ink from the bottom of the ink drawer with an all purpose wi...

Страница 37: ...idly lit the reservoir level will eventually fall below the low ink level When this happens the Ink Level LED will begin to blink indicating that an ink pouch is empty If the pouch is allowed to run c...

Страница 38: ...l the correct vacuums are enabled when pressing the LOAD UNLOAD key NOTE When printing long material that crosses into roll to roll area material MUST be taped down to ensure it does not bend upward a...

Страница 39: ...ting or modifying the print gap can result in UV light being reflected into the print heads causing nozzle blockages These failures are not covered under warranty In order to ensure print and printer...

Страница 40: ...e direction pushing the dirt off the edge of the substrate The alcohol should be apparent on the surface 3 Do not wipe the substrate using a circular motion which can result moving the dirt around int...

Страница 41: ...19 10 1 Wipe the material with a clean lint free cloth moistened with distilled water Allow the material to dry completely before printing 2 Prior to loading material into the printer wipe the ends of...

Страница 42: ...media comes to rest on the roll to roll platen which is not part of the vacuum table you must reinforce this area CAUTION You must reinforce material crossing into the roll to roll platen area by tapi...

Страница 43: ...ve the gantry into a position for easy material loading 2 Press the FLAT BED key on the control panel The Flat LED lights to indicate the choice The FLAT BED is selected by default when using a flatbe...

Страница 44: ...material thickness and sets the print gap between the printheads and the material to the proper height 8 Press ENTER on the control panel to return to the Printer Ready message Adjusting the UV shield...

Страница 45: ...anty If the material is thicker than 0 035 0 9mm it will ask the user to position the sliding UV shield adjacent to the right hand side of the board to prevent UV light reflecting off the table back i...

Страница 46: ...hinner material will allow UV light to reflect back into the print heads INCORRECT CORRECT Arrange the boards on the table in order to avoid gaps and prevent reflected UV light by using sacrificial ma...

Страница 47: ...eads causing nozzle blockages These failures are not covered under warranty In order to ensure print and printer favorable conditions are met for each print adhere to the related requirements starting...

Страница 48: ...ngth or width Material size must be set in the RIP and the user must be careful to load the correct size material to accommodate the job The smallest acceptable roll material width is 24 61cm Using ma...

Страница 49: ...eft core flange from the axle 2 Lay the roll of material on a flat horizontal surface and insert the material supply axle into the roll Insert the axle until the material tube fits firmly against the...

Страница 50: ...ition 2 Press the ROLL TO ROLL key on the control panel The Roll to Roll Single LED lights the system beeps three times and the gantry moves into the loading position approximately 12 30 5cm from the...

Страница 51: ...own which is located at the far right edge of the platen Slide the left hold down so that it is 6mm over the material to ensure that the material does note curl or bend during printing 9 If you are us...

Страница 52: ...e trying to tape it onto the roller Press and hold the winder switch for two seconds in either direction Wind or Unwind to disable the automatic winding mechanism 2 Press the slew key on the control p...

Страница 53: ...e material backward down through the roll to roll mechanism 3 Press the LOAD UNLOAD key on the control panel to turn off the Roll to Roll vacuum fans 4 To remove the print from the take up roll press...

Страница 54: ...adhere to the related requirements starting on page 45 The Gerber CAT UV is able to print on a wide variety of materials at widths ranging from 12 30 5cm to 64 162 6cm The printing margins vary depend...

Страница 55: ...ware employs carefully engineered color profiles to produce crisp images and smooth tonal transitions Be sure to choose the correct device profile for the material and print quality that you have chos...

Страница 56: ...nal 67 31 6 44 1058 x 720 DPI Quality 1 Bi Directional 70 34 7 42 Quality 1 Uni Directional 56 37 5 53 Quality 2 Bi Directional 39 53 4 76 Quality 2 Uni Directional 28 75 3 106 NOTE Based on Full Tabl...

Страница 57: ...on the control panel You can clear other jobs in the queue by pressing the CANCEL key as the jobs are received To cancel a job 1 To abort a job press the CANCEL key while the job is running The Cance...

Страница 58: ...roll to roll platen area material by taping down the last foot This will keep materials from bowing in this area and prevent the possibility of head strikes that could ruin the job or the printheads...

Страница 59: ...eady message When the next job is received you will need to press the RUN JOB key to begin printing Printing a full bleed Flat Bed job When in FLAT BED mode the Gerber CAT UV has the ability to print...

Страница 60: ...cured in place If the vacuum alone is not enough to hold down the protective materials then use tape to secure their placement This will prevent the protective material from shifting during printing T...

Страница 61: ...are no gaps between the sign blank and the masking tape or scrap material The scrap material used to protect the table on the sides of sign blank should be approximately the same height as the substr...

Страница 62: ...pe and scrap material Repeat printing on this side 8 Remove all masking tape and scrap material so that the ink does not build up too high and scratch the heads NOTE The scrap material on the back and...

Страница 63: ...the first job but subsequent jobs start without operator initiation when they are received at the printer as long as the printer is in Printer Ready mode When one job finishes the next job begins imme...

Страница 64: ...ckness or even wrinkles in masking tape can cause head strikes or damage to the job When printing on material that has severely curled edges the vacuum table may not completely pull down the material...

Страница 65: ...ng to press Run Job between each one When one job finishes the next job begins immediately on the same material loaded in the printer When all jobs that have been sent are completed the printer waits...

Страница 66: ...job the screen returns to Printer Ready When the next job is received it will begin printing automatically If you send another job to the printer while it is actively printing it will begin as soon a...

Страница 67: ...rs of idle mode the printer will maintain proper printhead temperature and spit ink every 5 minutes to ensure that the printer is prepared to print After two hours of idle time When the printer has be...

Страница 68: ...aintenance function the lamps are turned off but Lamp Delay remains enabled Lamp Delay can be disabled and the lamps turned off in the Setup menu or from the System Settings web page When Lamp Delay i...

Страница 69: ...ure ink Lamp Spec mode activates the UV lamps at a higher temperature than normal and warms the material for 45 60 seconds prior to the start of the job The lamp warm up cycle is longer when the print...

Страница 70: ...r is set to normal mode which enhances details and small text in a print Once Large Field is enabled it remains active until disabled by the operator Large Field mode can also be set on the System Set...

Страница 71: ...ator Step Blending can also be set on the System Setting web page To activate Step Blending mode from the printer s menu 1 From the main control panel press the MENU key The Status screen displays 2 P...

Страница 72: ...lasses Waste ink tray sponge Term Definition Intended Usage Clean Heads Procedure A small amount of ink is pumped from the pouch through the nozzles May be referred to as a prime Routine maintenance I...

Страница 73: ...s 50 250 or 500 count package Use for cleaning the printheads These non scratching lint free swabs are the only swabs recommended for the GERBER CAT UV printhead Waste ink tray sponge A sponge that re...

Страница 74: ...cedure at the end of the print day X Clean ink from the top of the sliding UV shield At every Clean Heads Procedure Clean ink from the right side plate and the side plate between the waste ink tray an...

Страница 75: ...s nitrile gloves at least 8 mils thick Fisher Scientific foam tipped swabs Anticon Gold heavy weight clean room wipes All purpose wipes Waste ink tray sponge GerberCAT Ink Cyan 1 Liter Pouch GerberCAT...

Страница 76: ...ce or removal of the protective coating which can result in lost or angled nozzles that will negatively affect print quality The most effective way to hold the Anticon wipe covered swab is with 2 fing...

Страница 77: ...e nozzle plate using excessive wiping pressure o Think of the nozzle plate as a very sensitive surface and be sure to wipe very gently The point is to make contact with the printhead surface to wick a...

Страница 78: ...an Anticon covered swab moistened with Daily Maintenance Solution as described in the following procedure It is critical that you follow the instructions exactly using only the amount of Daily Mainte...

Страница 79: ...e nozzles 2 The printhead carriage moves to the maintenance location and the screen prompts you to Remove the Head Access Door Press ENTER when done Set the door aside on an all purpose wipe 3 The pri...

Страница 80: ...o front 2 times at a 45 angle using light pressure by holding the swab as close as possible to the middle of the stick between the thumb and index finger as pictured below NOTE There are two printhead...

Страница 81: ...ure to follow the entire procedure to completion before raising shelf Left side plate between waste tray and table Right side plate 16 Dispose of ink and wipes according to state and local laws and re...

Страница 82: ...teps 1 4 below can be performed by first depressing and holding down the PAUSE key and then depressing the CLEAN HEADS key at the same time 1 From the main control panel press the MENU key The Status...

Страница 83: ...ver the foam tipped swab so that a new clean area is located at the swab tip Apply 3 5 drops of Daily Maintenance Solution and then wipe the 2 nd printhead of the same color repeating the previous ste...

Страница 84: ...low If is NOT REQUIRED to replace the waste ink tray sponge at this time proceed to Step 10 6 Wipe out the tray with a clean all purpose wipe If cured ink is present a putty knife and or razor blade c...

Страница 85: ...onge is slightly recessed below height of top most surface of waste tray to ensure it does not come into contact with printheads 10 Reinstall the waste ink tray 11 Reinstall the head access door 12 Pr...

Страница 86: ...be disposed of after one hour of exposure time Wear safety goggles to protect your eyes Dispose of used gloves according to local laws and regulations The head access door is designed to trap tiny in...

Страница 87: ...oves should be disposed of after one hour of exposure time Wear safety goggles to protect your eyes Dispose of used gloves according to local laws and regulations CAUTION It is required that only Gerb...

Страница 88: ...printhead This procedure will push ink through the printhead to clear air from the nozzles The printhead carriage moves to the maintenance location and the screen prompts you to Remove the Head Acces...

Страница 89: ...stops 9 Open the first purge valve for the color you wish to purge using the 2mm Allen wrench Turn the wrench to one full turn counterclockwise to open the valve You may find a flashlight helpful whe...

Страница 90: ...R when done 14 The screen prompts you to select another ink color to purge If you wish to purge another ink color use the arrow keys to select Yes The Choose Color screen displays and you can begin th...

Страница 91: ...most printhead from back to front 2 times at a 45 angle using light pressure by holding the swab in the middle of the stick between the thumb and index finger as pictured below CAUTION It is critical...

Страница 92: ...o state and local laws and regulations 26 Raise Maintenance Shelf when complete After raising the maintenance shelf the printer returns to the home position The Printer Ready screen displays Tip After...

Страница 93: ...nter is equipped with a Roll to Roll unit clean the Roll to Roll grit wheels with a stiff brush and adhesive remover to remove any vinyl adhesive or other residue that can be left behind by some mater...

Страница 94: ...months if the printer is equipped with a Roll to Roll unit clean the Roll to Roll rubber drive wheels with an all purpose wipe moistened with isopropyl alcohol Clean both the upper and lower drive whe...

Страница 95: ...s to protect your hands Nitrile gloves of no less than 8 mils have proven impervious for one hour of exposure Gloves should be disposed of after one hour of exposure time Wear goggles to protect you e...

Страница 96: ...e sure to reapply solution on the swab before each touch to ensure it remains saturated 3 Go to Maintenance End of Day Clean and lower the shelf when directed To apply Daily Maintenance Solution DMS N...

Страница 97: ...Add an additional 3 5 drops of GCS to re saturate the foam tipped swab Touch the foam tipped swab to the middle section of the print head Apply light pressure and hold for 2 3 seconds 4 Add an additio...

Страница 98: ...of no less than 8 mils have proven impervious for one hour of exposure Gloves should be disposed of after one hour of exposure time Wear safety goggles to protect your eyes Dispose of used gloves acco...

Страница 99: ...protect your eyes Dispose of used gloves according to local laws and regulations When ever you replace ink pouches wipe up any dripped or spilled ink from the bottom of the ink drawer with an all purp...

Страница 100: ...page 78 This is all you should need to make sure dust has not settled on the heads while the printer sat idle 2 Print a standard Nozzle Out test job to identify any printhead issues that may need to b...

Страница 101: ...g this procedure The bottom of the carriage has a shield hold the shield in place with your fingers while turning the purge valve set screw This will keep the carriage from moving If it does move pull...

Страница 102: ...Ink Drawers 8 After closing any open ink drawers the printer prompts you to Remove the Head Access Door Press ENTER when done Set the door aside on a disposable wipe and press ENTER 9 The printer prom...

Страница 103: ...Purging Verify ink flow and a progress bar displays Observe the flow of ink coming from the purge ports underside the purge block It should be a consistent rapid flow of drips to a steady stream If NO...

Страница 104: ...om dripping during printing and or curing on the Purge Block Press ENTER when done 17 Dispose of used swab according to state and local laws and regulations 18 The printer begins automatic maintenance...

Страница 105: ...to clean the printhead Never use the same Anticon covered swab on two different color printheads 25 Repeat the previous steps for the remaining heads moving from left to right and using a new Anticon...

Страница 106: ...COLOR Purge Valve 1 Press ENTER when done 11 Open the purge valve for the color ink line that has been filled using the 2mm Allen wrench Turn the wrench to one full turn counterclockwise to open the v...

Страница 107: ...n the purge block which is located directly under the purge valves Be sure to swab the entire underside not just the outer edge Do this to remove any remaining ink and flush and prevent it from drippi...

Страница 108: ...or each color set of printheads The printer prompts you to Raise shelf when done NOTE Prior to raising the Maintenance Shelf be sure to complete all steps for all printheads 26 Dispose of used swabs a...

Страница 109: ...ER when done 10 Open BOTH purge valves for the color you wish to purge using the 2mm Allen wrench Turn the wrench to one full turn counterclockwise to open each valve You may find a flashlight helpful...

Страница 110: ...steps below 15 When all line clearing is complete the system prompts you to Clean the Purge Block Press ENTER when done Moisten a swab by applying 1 drop per side of Daily Maintenance Solution to clea...

Страница 111: ...r reuse old swabs to clean the printhead Never use the same Anticon covered swab on two different color printheads 24 Repeat the previous steps for the remaining heads moving from left to right and us...

Страница 112: ...lowering the maintenance shelf or opening the head access door Performing either of these actions prior to the prompts will cause an emergency stop and require you to redo maintenance procedures from...

Страница 113: ...during this procedure The bottom of the carriage has a shield hold the shield in place with your fingers while turning the purge valve set screw This will keep the carriage from moving If it does mov...

Страница 114: ...ly Maintenance Solution to clean the purge block which is located directly under the purge valves Be sure to swab the entire underside not just the outer edge Do this to remove any remaining ink and p...

Страница 115: ...e middle of the stick between the thumb and index finger as pictured below NOTE There are two printheads for each color 25 Reposition the Anticon wipe over the foam tipped swab so that a new clean are...

Страница 116: ...fy that all printhead nozzles are firing properly The Nozzle Out job is available from the Calibration section of the printer s Menu NOTE A Nozzle Out recommended message appears Print a Nozzle Out jo...

Страница 117: ...ation starting on page 27 The computer does not have to be connected to the internet to access the printer web pages The printer s IP address See Viewing the current network settings on page 33 Access...

Страница 118: ...screen to the other web pages in the program which are described in the following sections 4 Click a link to open the corresponding web page Home page This page displays the printer name the status an...

Страница 119: ...83173A RevA 7 19 10 System Status page The System Status page is available from a link on the Gerber CAT UV Home web page The Printheads section of System Status page displays the status of each print...

Страница 120: ...the Change Settings button activates the new settings NOTE You cannot modify the System Settings while a job is printing Changing the printer name You can assign a unique name for your Gerber CAT UV p...

Страница 121: ...he UV lamps to remain on for 10 minutes after completing a job when printing in Flat Bed or single Roll to Roll mode See Lamp Delay mode on page 68 Lamp Spec Mode Lamp Spec mode is a special UV lamp s...

Страница 122: ...c fixed network settings When entering static addresses for the Gerber CAT UV on a network you must obtain the IP Address Subnet Mask and Gateway from the network administrator or IT department A Gate...

Страница 123: ...C media access control Address uniquely identifies the printer and is not editable CAUTION Use care when entering addresses for the Gerber CAT UV Entering incorrect addresses could damage the network...

Страница 124: ...evA 7 19 10 The Job Status page displays the name of the current job and the pertinent information about it including the size of the job in pixels print mode and the resolution When actively printing...

Страница 125: ...me web page Click the link to open the Diagnostics page where there are links to View the printer Model and Version identification View the Message Log and the Satellite Log Open the Sensors page Open...

Страница 126: ...the Gerber CAT UV Diagnostics web page This page displays the printer s name and version as well as detailed data about individual boards that comprise the system This information is helpful when eval...

Страница 127: ...major errors and should be adequate for most users The highest setting records all messages sent to the printer and is used by Gerber Service for diagnostics When the System Log is turned off set to...

Страница 128: ...oard Gantry board Table board Tip The Master board messages are displayed in the Message Log See page 127 for more information The numbers in the brackets to the left of the message indicate the time...

Страница 129: ...can be IN or OUT of range of the sensor X Axis Limit Sensors Left and Right are located at the Roll to Roll assembly The status can be IN or OUT of range of the sensor Y Axis Home Sensor is located o...

Страница 130: ...r Open indicating that the vacuum is on Ink Pump is the pump located at the back of each ink drawer which pumps the ink to the reservoir The status can be On or Off Vacuum Pump is the pump used to suc...

Страница 131: ...tion Info page The Printer Configuration page is available from a link on the Gerber CAT UV Diagnostics web page The Printer Configuration web page displays information on the current printer and its...

Страница 132: ...est web page allows the operator to test the USB communication with the printer s circuit boards USB testing should only be done at the direction of Gerber Service to troubleshoot problems Press START...

Страница 133: ...19 10 Statistics The Statistics page is available from a link on the Gerber CAT UV Diagnostics web page It provides links to detailed statistics pages for many of the printer components These statisti...

Страница 134: ...des a list of the 124 most recent errors The list includes the error number time of the error relative to when the printer was powered on and the number of power cycles when the error occurred When th...

Страница 135: ...CALIBRATION section includes the following displayed settings and calibrations X Gantry Home Offset L R is a setting that can not be updated by the operator Z Beam Home Offset L R is a setting that c...

Страница 136: ...white spaces between print passes or keep passes from over printing and creating darker bands This tool improves the print quality of images and text for a specific mode i e Performance 1 Performance...

Страница 137: ...the job in the design to reflect this percent difference in order to achieve desired end print dimensions and then re RIP Tip If print gaps notable white space between passes are occurring in the pri...

Страница 138: ...Measure the distance from the left edge of the material to the outside edge of the L shaped image and make note of the value which you will need later in this procedure 7 Measure the distance from the...

Страница 139: ...roduction Uni Bi and Quality Uni Bi calibrations align the printheads ink output for crisp images and text If the printhead is not spitting accurately run the Production and Quality Horizontal Alignme...

Страница 140: ...st aligned to the black line underneath it NOTE Only even numbered reference lines are provided An appropriate odd numbered value should be entered if the most suitable test line is between the two ev...

Страница 141: ...lue 5 to it and enter 7 in Cyan 1 Left field Continue to enter the new alignment values for all of the color print heads Left and Right in the UNI DIR columns 7 Click the Save Settings button to accep...

Страница 142: ...ne 10 through 10 that are best aligned to the black line underneath it NOTE Only even numbered reference lines are provided An appropriate odd numbered value should be entered if the most suitable tes...

Страница 143: ...is 2 add the new value 5 to it and enter 7 in Cyan 1 Left field Continue to enter the new alignment values for all the color print heads Left and Right in the BI DIR columns 7 Click the Save Settings...

Страница 144: ...the print job Loading firmware upgrades The Gerber CAT UV operating system software firmware is upgradeable New versions of firmware may be released periodically to fix problems that occur during norm...

Страница 145: ...e This may take one to two minutes 3 You can download the update file from the GERBERnet library 4 To download from the GERBERnet library go to http www gerberscientific net GSP eService SoftwareDownl...

Страница 146: ...he printer also displays a progress bar which reflects the status as each board is updated The front panel will display the updating process A warning message displays to leave the printer s power on...

Страница 147: ...says Cancel Update Mode Click this button to ensure that the system is no longer in update mode Contacts web page The Gerber CAT UV Contacts page is available from the Contacts link on the Home page...

Страница 148: ...Printer issues Quality of printed output Job data errors Job status common printer messages Error messages Running the control panel screen test Checking network connections Pausing a job due to data...

Страница 149: ...uck on Check the Shelf screen Cause Solution Notes The Emergency Stop interlock circuit is open The maintenance shelf is lowered Ensure that the maintenance shelf is raised the head access door is ins...

Страница 150: ...on page 48 The environmental conditions are out of specified range Use the printer within the environmental specifications See Ambient conditions on page 170 There is foreign material in the Roll to...

Страница 151: ...m the pouch when it is removed from the printer Ink pouch valve is broken replace the pouch See Loading the inks on page 34 Ink is dripping out of the heads Cause Solution Notes Air is in the lines Pe...

Страница 152: ...See Missing Nozzles above Not printing in a Bidirectional mode Switch to a Unidirectional mode or a higher level mode which has more passes and can minimize the appearance of banding See Print mode op...

Страница 153: ...ngled nozzles Cause Solution Notes Not performing the daily maintenance procedures Perform a Clean Heads procedure whenever the Clean Heads LED is lit before printing and an End of Day Clean at the en...

Страница 154: ...Prints on page 45 Using improper cleaning materials Always use Fisher Scientific swabs from Gerber Never use other swabs which can cause printhead damage ALWAYS cover swabs with Anticon cloths when c...

Страница 155: ...hly dry before printing See Cleaning the material on page 39 The protective film has not been removed from rigid material Remove protective film Follow manufacturer s recommended cleaning procedures a...

Страница 156: ...re enabled Turn off Large Field mode and or Step Blending mode in the printer s Setup menu or on the Systems Settings web page See Large Field mode on page 70 See Step Blending mode on page 71 If prob...

Страница 157: ...r black for 4 color CMYK black See design program documentation Something is blocking the UV light Lower the maintenance shelf and look up in the gantry to see if jammed material or tape is stuck to t...

Страница 158: ...tion Notes All communication cables are not connected properly Check and reconnect communication cables as necessary If problem persists seek technical assistance The computer from which you are sendi...

Страница 159: ...continue Starting Angled Nozzle Job Angled Nozzle job is beginning to print Starting Nozzle Out Job Nozzle Out job is beginning to print Unloading Material Vacuum table turn OFF and gantry raises fro...

Страница 160: ...e printing Head Cleaning Displays during a Clean Heads procedure INK COLOR Empty An ink pouch is empty The printer pauses until a new ink pouch is installed and the reservoir fills A suspended job may...

Страница 161: ...purge valves on purge block for ink undergoing urge process Please wait Printer is performing operation and will prompt again when ready Please wait 5 minutes Printer is performing required operation...

Страница 162: ...Table vacuum is OFF Displays to indicate the status of the table vacuum Updating Front Panel Firmware Displays at start up when the front panel board is being updated Printer power must remain on or...

Страница 163: ...technical assistance ERROR Cannot save Pouch Contents Unable to save new pouch contents Attempt to set the pouch contents again by opening and closing the ink drawer Cycle power and try again If prob...

Страница 164: ...Not Found Multiple Satellite Boards not found at power up Cycle power If problem persists see Message Log for more details Seek technical assistance Multiple Inks Empty Multiple ink pouches are empty...

Страница 165: ...e control panel screen test 1 Cycle the power to the printer Turn off the power to the printer and wait 10 seconds 2 Turn on the power to the printer 3 Immediately hold down the LEFT RIGHT and BACK ke...

Страница 166: ...e the carriage to the home position temporarily while it waits for data When sufficient data is received printing will automatically resume When a job pauses due to slow data reception the Printing jo...

Страница 167: ...rinter back on 2 Immediately press the PAUSE and MENU keys while the control panel LEDs are lit and hold them down until the word Gerber appears on the display This takes approximately 20 seconds Rele...

Страница 168: ...re Version Lamp Delay Purge Inspect Nozzles Clear Ink Line Fill Ink Line Park Position Cal End of Day Clean Clean Heads Test Jobs Lamp Spec Mode IP Address Subnet Mask DHCP Large Field Step Blending M...

Страница 169: ...is clean and lubricate the rails check the steel belts and drive belts Y Axis clean and lubricate the rails and bearings and check the tension and tracking of the steel belt and drive belt Z Axis clea...

Страница 170: ...This is the responsibility of the customer Crate Flatbed only Configuration Crated Size Crated Weight 1 140 long x 35 25 wide x 78 high 356cm cm x 89cm x 198cm 1 043 lbs 473kg 2 119 long x 35 25 wide...

Страница 171: ...dense metal components and ink in the system to warm to the specified operating temperature Power requirements Gerber recommends that you leave the Gerber CAT UV powered on at all times Do not turn t...

Страница 172: ...ware are reversed Locating the serial number The printer serial number is located on the gantry Slew the gantry all the way to the front maintenance shelf end of the printer and look underneath the le...

Страница 173: ...authorized RIP software has been approved to work with the Gerber CAT UV and GerberCAT inks and qualified materials Following is a list of approved software at the time of this document s printing Co...

Страница 174: ...ata starvation 168 Default settings 169 Diagnostics web page 126 Draft mode 56 Electrical safety 12 E mail address GSP 13 Emergency stop 25 Error messages 164 Factory defaults 169 FastFacts 14 Fax num...

Страница 175: ...ngs static 124 web page 124 Networking cables 27 checking connection 168 fixed address 27 setting IP of computer 29 setting printer address 28 setting subnet mask of computer29 view current settings 3...

Страница 176: ...cleaning 95 Run Job key 19 Running multiple jobs 66 single job 64 Safety electrical 12 ink disposal 12 ink handling 12 personal 13 ventilation 13 Screen test 167 Sensors web page 130 Serial number lo...

Страница 177: ...127 View Satellite page 129 View System Log web page 128 Vinyl cleaning 40 loading 48 removing 54 Waste ink tray cleaning 84 Web interface numeric units 123 printer name 122 system log level 122 Web p...

Страница 178: ...Index 178 P83173A RevA 7 19 10...

Страница 179: ...179 P83173A RevA 7 19 10 83 Gerber Road South Windsor CT 06074 9864 USA www gspinc com P83173A Rev A...

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