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Ioline
SAFETY AND PRECAUTIONS
The plotter has many fast moving components. Please read and follow these
safety guidelines before beginning operation of the plotter.
• Do not try to repair the machine without factory authorization. Only quali-
fied service personnel should attempt any disassembly or access to inter-
nal components. If external mechanical adjustments are necessary, turn
off the plotter and disconnect it from all power sources (both the com-
puter and the wall outlet).
• Be careful with hair, jewelry, or loose clothing near the plotter. They can
become caught in the mechanical parts.
• Never move the carriage by hand. Use the Arrow keys and let the ma-
chine do it.
• Keep hands away from the carriage when the plotter is in operation. The
carriage will automatically move to its right end position when the power
is turned on.
• Be careful when lifting the plotter. Hold the bottom surfaces of the plotter
to lift or move it.
• Keep fingers away from the drive shaft when the plotter is in operation.
THE IOLINE AE APPAREL PLOTTER
Thank you for purchasing an Ioline plotter.
This manual contains instructions and guidelines for setting up, operating
and maintaining the Ioline plotter models 600Ae, 28Ae and Stylist Ae. The
model 600Ae uses a frame sensor to allow ultra long plotting up to 600 yards.
Models 28Ae and Stylist Ae do not use a sensor for frame correction which
limits plotting to 42 yards. The following components are needed to create
plots:
• An Ioline plotter that is installed according to the directions in the Quick
Start Guide.
• A computer system that is properly installed and has a functioning serial
port.
• Design software loaded into the computer according to the installation
instructions. Note: The design software must output plot files in HPGL
7475/7596 or DM/PL format.
• Plotting media and a pen that are within the guidelines stated in the
Operation chapter.
• The Ioline Control Center software. This software is not required but
allows adjustment of plotter settings and can help optimize performance.
The Ioline Control Center will only run on the Windows 95/98/NT oper-
ating systems. Most design software provides drivers for Ioline plotters.
Contact Ioline customer service if you need assistance with drivers.