Axxis Users Manual Last update Aug 2010
Axxis Loading Instructions and Web Path Last update 10-29-9

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Chapter 1.mpg Welcome 31mb
Chapter 2.mpg Unpack and setup printer 72mb
Chapter 3.mpg Install Wasatch rip software 80mb
Chapter 4.mpg Unpack and setup Axxis finisher 102mb
Chapter 5.mpg Load media into printer 99mb
Chapter 5a.mpg Prep the label and print 259mb
Chapter 6.mpg Webbbing the Axxis 156mb
Chapter 7.mpg Cutting Labels 158mb

The Remote Panel Programs allow accessing the functions of the Allen Datagraph Axxis from the computer instead of the front panel of the machine. The Remote Panel programs include the firmware for the your machine. Allen Datagraph recommends that if you are not having any problems with your Centra that you do not upgrade your firmware. Only install the Remote Panel Program. You should only update the firmware after consulting tech support. The build number of the Remote Panel Program must match the build number of the firmware in your Axxis. You can find the firmware build number of the firmware on your Axxis by installing one of the builds, then click on setup -> main menu on the installed program. If the build numbers do not match down load and install the correct remote panel. If you need older versions of the remote panel please send an email to info@allendatagraph.com to request the remote panel program you need. The first three/four numbers of Axxis serial number indicate year and month of manufacture. E.g. D0912 was built in December of 2009.

Title: SmartMark Sensor Page
Abstract: These TSB describe the use of the SmartMark sensor

Title: Analog Accumulator Testing Abstract: If a dancer hits top or bottom during operation there are three possibilities of what is wrong: 1) Potentiometer is broken, 2) Diagnostic 44 needs correction, or 3) Diagnostic 45 has wrong value. The procedure will assist in identifying the issue and correcting. Paper should be webbed so that you perform the whole procedure. This document applies to Axxis Finishers shipped after 5/1/10 Last Update 8-18-10

Title: Plotting with two forces/speeds in single job Abstract: It is sometimes useful to be able to cut with two different forces or two different speeds within the same job. This is easily accomplished by creating artwork that has different colors for each speed/force combination.

Title: using cross over lan cable
Abstract: Default IP address in build 8 software for MMC causes crossover connection between PC and MMC cutters to malfunction. Changing the IP address in the MMC to a non-APIPA address, allows reconnection by windows software without rebooting windows operating system.

Title: SmartMark Sensor Page
Abstract: These TSB describe the use of the SmartMark sensor

Skew Adjustment
Abstract: Adjustment to the loading of the media to correct for minor skew errors without using more than one target. This procedure assumes tracking is working correctly.
Last update 4-16-4

Title: Mandrel Motor Trouble Shooting Abstract: If you have a problem with one of the Mandrel’s not operating you can use this troubleshooting procedure to determine if problem is in the circuit board, the pot or the motor. 
Last update 8-7-6

Title: Display HPGL file contents Build 8
Abstract: This program reads an HPGL file and displays/prints the graphic image that it represents. It also converts the file to a format that is easy for Microsoft Excel to read and graph. The Excel file is written to c:/Program Files/Allen Datagraph/Display HPGL/HpglOutput before combine.xls during the display processing of the file. To graph using Excel, Install Microsoft Excel. Open the file with Excel by double clicking on the filename after locating it with Windows explorer. Then select columns A,B. Click on View, Tools, Chart. Use the graphing tool to generate a scatter plot. New Feature build 6 digitize and send job with origin, skew, and scale. Last update 5-21-3. Size: 953,184 bytes
How to install: Download file, Run Setup, Start, Programs, Allen Datagraph, Display HPGL

Title: Calibration to Size
Abstract: This TSB is written to help users calibrate the size of objects printed to be the same as indicated by the computer cad program. Use the Smart Mark Setup (Calibration, sensor offset, sensor size) if you plan to cut labels.
Last update 8-15-3

Title: Techanical Adjustments to Restore Cut Quality to Normal
Abstract: If cut quality is not as good as when you received your machine there are several mechanical adjustments that can be checked that affect the quality of the objects drawn by the Cypher. 
Last Update 11-13-5

Using the controlled depth adjustment
Abstract: This support bulletin shows the usage of the controlled depth knife holder to allow cutting very thin materials. You would need to use this procedure when higher forces cut through the backer in places and not cut through the material in other places. 
Last update 5-4-4

Electrical Test for Encoder Cypher  
Abstract: This TSB describes a procedure to test the encoders on motors used by Allen Datagraph. You can use this test if you suspect the encoder on your motor is malfunctioning. 
Last Update 10-4-4

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