Users Manual
Users Manual
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Loading Instructions Last
update 9-10-6
i-536
Addendum Last
update 1-17-6
i-536
Adjustable Parameters Last update 1-17-6
Cart
Assembly Instructions Last update 9-8-6
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Technical Support Bulletins
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: Drawing
Pen Plot Before Rubber Cutting
Abstract: Sometimes it is hard to see where
the knife cuts on rubber to weed it correctly. This option
allows drawing on the rubber prior to cutting the rubber.
Last Update 6-13-6
Title: Setting
the Rubber Anticipation Factor to Correct Thin and Thick
Lines
Abstract: The Rubber cutter has a setting that adjusts
the plotted image to correct the resultant plot.
Last
update 11-13-5
Title: Pinch
Wheel Spring
Abstract: Recommended Pinch Wheel Springs based on Material.
Last
update 9-15-4
Title: Mandatory Rubber Cutter Tuning Change
Applicability: This change required for all 536 and i-TECH
536 Rubber cutters manufactured prior to 4-22-5. Serial numbers
I504517 and less and all serial numbers starting with letter "P".
Abstract: Due to change in the manufacturing process of 3M
rubber the motors on the 536 will overheat when used for
long continuous periods. The new rubber can be identified
by having the rubber out to the edges of the media instead
of the clear plastic backing along the edge. If the motors
are damaged due to the overheating condition the cutter will
have to be returned to the factory for repair. This procedure
modifies the tuning on the 536 to allow using the new rubber
from 3M. Effective Date 4-25-5
Title: Setup
for Window XP/2000 to Eliminate E56, E57, E58 Errors
Abstract: Windows XP default for communications port connected
to cutter causes E56, E57, E58 errors. You need to change
this default before cutter will operate properly. This bulletin
also gives general trouble shooting tips for diagnosing the
cause of system level communication errors. Also a How To
on clearing jobs from the print queue.
Last update 4-2-4
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: Manual
Contour Cutting without SmartMark Option
Abstract: This TSB shows how to send a contour cut to the
cutter with CorelDraw. Requires digitizing site and firmware
dated later that 1-24-03. E.g. All i-TECH cutters and Allen
cutters with firmware version 2.17 or later
Last update 3-20-6
Example
files used in this document
Title: No
Communications to Cutter
Abstract: This TSB is written to help users debug communication
problems where the cutter appears to ignore everything the
computer sends to the cutter. In this document it is assumed
that the cutter is connected to the COM port of your computer.
Last update 10-17-3
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
Mechanical 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 cutter.
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 (cutter/dfs)
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
Upgrade procedure
from rev 1 to rev 3 servo control board
Abstract: in June of 2004 Allen Datagraph released the rev
3 servo control board. This procedure describes the steps
to be taken if you need to install a rev 3 scb in your cutter
and you had a rev 1 scb.
Last Update 1-7-5
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