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Ioline
O
Origin - Point marking the zero (0) coordinate on the X and Y axes. Used as a
starting reference by plotters for pen paths. On Ioline plotters the origin is set
with the Set Origin key on the keypad.
P
Panel - A panel is the plot area that is drawn without advancing the paper.
Service loops (take-up and feed) are established based on the X axis length of
the panel. Maximum panel size is 46” (116.8 cm) long by 72” (182.9 cm)
wide. Multiple panels are rolled up on the take-up shaft. In general the panel
size should match the frame size in the design software.
Paper Hub - Device that holds the feed paper roll in position on the feed
shaft.
Parallel Communications - Method of sending information from a computer
to a plotter by sending 1 byte (8 bits) at a time through a cable. This method
is faster than serial communication. The parallel port on a PC is a female
(small holes) connector.
Pen Delay - The amount of time, in milliseconds, that the pen hesitates when
actuated (up or down).
Pinchwheel - Roller wheels that push the paper against the drive shaft when
lowered into position by the square shaft.
Pinchwheel Lever - Lever connected to the square shaft that, when actuated,
raises and lowers the pinchwheels..
Platen - Curved surface that houses the drive shaft and supports the material
during plotting.
Plotter - A device that uses coordinates and vectors to create images. In
electronic marker making, plotters recreate vectors on material with a set of
coordinates stored in a computer file.
R
Resolution - The smallest distance that a plotter can move the material or the
carriage. Plotter resolution affects the accuracy of plot file reproduction on
the material.
Roll Feed - A method of pulling material from a roll for plotting. Works in
conjunction with panels.
S
Serial Communications - Method of sending information from a computer
to a plotter by sending 1 bit at a time through a cable. The serial port on a PC
is a male (small pins) connector.
Service Loop - Slack material between the material roll and the plotter. Also
called the feed loop.
Square Shaft - Shaft that raises and lowers the pinchwheels when rotated.
Located behind the traverse assembly.
Start Point - The origin of a plot file. The plotter requires that an origin is set
before receiving a plot file.
Support Blocks - Plastic parts that hold the feed shaft and take-up shaft.
T
Take-Up Loop - Slack material between the plotter and the take-up shaft. The
front dancer bar holds the take-up loop taut during plotting.
Take-Up Motor - The motor that rotates the take-up shaft on the Ioline Ae
Plotters.
Take-Up Shaft - Metal rod that the plotted markers are rolled onto. The take-
up shaft is driven by the take-up motor.
Throughput - The speed at which a plotter completes a job. Represents the
ability to process information and produce an image.
Top Bar - Metal bars in the front and rear of the plotter that hold the feed loop
and take-up loop vertical.
Traverse - Structure that supports and guides the carriage and holds the
pinchwheel assemblies.
V
Vector - In computerized apparel plotting, a line segment between two coor-
dinates on which a pen path is created.
X
X - Axis - Theoretical horizontal line providing a lengthwise reference point
for plotters. Associated with paper movement over the platen on the plotter.
Y
Y - Axis - Theoretical vertical line providing a longitudinal reference point
for plotters. Associated with carriage movement on the plotter.
