ENCAD NovaCut 24 Manuel utilisateur

NovaCut User's Guide

User's Guide

for

NovaCut 24 and NovaCut 54

P/N 208700-1 Rev. B

(text P/N 208399-1)

ENCAD®, NOVACUTTM and Quality Imaging SuppliesTM are trademarks of ENCAD, Inc.

HP-GL, HP-GL/2, and HP RTL are registered trademarks of Hewlett-Packard Company.

Other trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

No part of this manual may be copied or distributed, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a

retrieval system, or translated in any human or computing language, in any form or by any

means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic or otherwise, or disclosed to a third party without the

express written permission of ENCAD, Inc., 6059 Cornerstone Court West, San Diego, CA

92121, U.S.A.

REVISION

HISTORY

Rev. A January 1997

Rev. B May 1997

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FCC Statement (U.S.A.)

The United States Federal Communications Commission has specified that the following notice be brought to

the attention of users of the ENCAD printers.

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION RADIO AND

TELEVISION INTERFERENCE FOR CLASS B DEVICE

Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to

Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful

interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency

energy, and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to

radio communications.

User Instructions:

If the equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by

turning the equipment on and off, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the

following measures:

 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

 Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

 Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

 Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by ENCAD, Inc. could void the users authority to operate

the equipment.

Note: This product was FCC certified under test conditions that included the use of shielded I/O cables and

connectors between system components. To be in compliance with FCC regulations, the user must use

shielded cables and connectors and install them properly.

VDE Statement

Hiermit wird bescheinigt, daß der Drucker in Übereinstimmung mit den Bestimmungen der BMPT-AmstbIVfg

234/1991 funkentstört ist. Der vorschriftsmäßige Betrieb mancher Geräte (z.B. Meßsender) kann allerdings

gewissen Einschränkungen unterliegen. Beachten Sie deshalb die Hinweise in der Bedienungsanleitung.

Dem Zentralamt für Zulassungen im Fernmeldewesen würde den Inverkehrbringen dieses Gerätes angezeigt

und die Berechtigung zur Überprüfung der Serie auf die Einhaltung der Bestimmungen eingeräumt.

Industry Canada

This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment

Regulations.

Cet apparell numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Réglement sur le matériel brouilleur du

Canada.

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WARRANTY CLAIMS

United States

ENCAD®, Inc., warrants its printers (PRODUCT) to be free from defects in workmanship and

materials for a period of one year from the date of purchase. In order to submit a Warranty claim,

please contact the ENCAD Help Desk at (619) 452-4350.

ENCAD reserves the right to make changes or improvements to Products, without incurring any

obligation to similarly alter Products previously purchased.

Buyers sole and exclusive rights pursuant to this Warranty shall be for the repair or replacement of

defective Product. ENCAD specifically disclaims any and all other warranties, expressed or implied,

including but not limited to, implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular

purpose. In no event shall ENCAD be liable for any loss of profit or other commercial damages,

special, incidental or consequential damages, or any other damages or claims, whatsoever.

This Warranty gives Buyer specific legal rights, and Buyer may also have other rights that vary

from state to state.

This Warranty applies only to printers purchased from ENCAD, or authorized ENCAD distributors

or dealers. The intent of this Warranty is to repair or replace defective Products subjected to

normal wear and tear, when operated according to ENCAD instructions.

This warranty does not cover damage to the Product resulting from the following:

 Accident or negligence.

 Unauthorized modification of the Product.

 Adverse environmental conditions.

 Service of the Product by other than an ENCAD authorized service provider.

 Unauthorized or improper use, including but not limited to:

- Use in applications for which the Product was not designed.

- Using cartridges, ink, or media other than ENCAD QIS PROe products.

- Lubricating any part of the printer.

Internationally: Contact your dealer or distributor for warranty information.

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Material safety data sheet

To obtain information on the proper use, handling, and disposal of any

ENCAD QIS ink, consult the material safety data sheet included in the

ink kit or obtain a copy from ENCAD, Inc. at:

6059 Cornerstone Court West

San Diego, California 92121-3734

(619) 452-4350

International users should contact their local dealer or distributors.

General Operating Safety

The use of a <HAR> cord set (rated 10A, 250VAC) with the proper plug

configuration for the country where the device will be used, is required

for continued safety compliance

Ein harmonisiertes (<HAR>) Netzkabel (min. 10A, 250V~) mit dem

vorgeschriebenen Netzstecker für das entsprechende Land in dem das

Gerät installiert wird, ist unbedingt notwendig für die elektrische

Sicherheit.

El uso de cable poder <marcado HAR> (capacidad de 10A, 250V~), con

el enchufe apropiado para el país donde se use el producto, es requerido

para acatamiento de seguridad eléctrica.

L' emploi d' un cordon surmoulé <HAR> (estimé 10A, 250V CA) avec

la configuration de la fiche convenable pour le pays où l' appareil sera

utilisé, est exigé pour la conformité à la sécurité continuée.

Other reference materials

In addition to this User Guide, the following additional guides are included

with your printer:

NovaCut Quick Start - Tells you how to assemble and install the

printer's hardware, load paper, fill ink reservoirs, load cartridges, install

cutter blades, and get started.

Software Drivers - Readme files on the driver disks contain information

for installing and using the various drivers and utilities.

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Manual conventions

➪Indicates a procedure for you to follow in order to perform a specific

function. Read the accompanying explanatory text before following the

step-by-step procedure.

!Indicates a warning. Ignoring the warning can damage the printer or

result in an unsatisfactorily printed image.

✓Indicates a tip or suggestion that can make using the printer easier or

improve your printed images.

Manual organization

It is not necessary to read this manual from cover to cover. Reading

Chapters 1 through 3 will give you an understanding of printer's basic

operation. Your particular needs will determine how you use the rest of

the guide.

Chapter 1 Introduction - Introduces NovaCut and provides basic

guidelines for getting the best print quality.

Chapter 2 Getting started - Describes the printer's components and

explains the basic steps needed for using the printer after it has been

assembled and connected to your computer. Includes procedures for

installing and priming ink cartridges, loading media, and installing the

cutter pen.

Chapter 3 Common functions - Explains how to set parameters

common to both printing and cutting modes.

Chapter 4 Setting printing options - Explains how to set options in

printing mode.

Chapter 5 Setting cutting options - Explains how to choose the

correct cutting blade, install and adjust it, and how to define cutting

parameters.

Chapter 6 Preparing NovaCut for transport or storage - Explains

how to drain the ink delivery system and prepare the printer for shipping

or storage.

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Chapter 7 Maintenance - Includes instructions for periodic mainte-

nance functions such as changing to another type of ink, and periodic

maintenance, downloading new firmware, and performing a data dump.

Appendix A Calibration - Explains what to look for in the calibration

plots and how to make the adjustments.

Appendix B Installing additional memory - Explains how to install

additional memory for printing large raster files.

Appendix C Menu tree - Explains the menu structure.

Appendix D Error messages - Explains the error messages and

provides suggestions of what to do when you see them.

Appendix E Glossary - Explains terms used in the manual.

Appendix F Technical information - Lists the technical specifications

for NovaCut series printers.

Appendix G Ordering Supplies - Includes a complete list of ENCAD

QIS media, ink, cartridges, and spare parts and information for ordering

supplies for your printer.

Appendix H Interface considerations - Provides the printer's serial

cable requirements and configuration settingsfor serial and parallel

interfaces.

Appendix I Troubleshooting - Provides answers to commonly asked

questions and solutions to typical problems.

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Chapter 1 Introduction .............................................................1-1

Printing with NovaCut ............................................................................ 1-2

Cutting with NovaCut ............................................................................. 1-2

Obtaining quality results with NovaCut ................................................... 1-3

Chapter 2 Getting started .........................................................2-1

Using the Control Panel ......................................................................... 2-3

Choosing menus and commands .......................................................... 2-5

Selecting the operating mode ................................................................ 2-5

Loading media ....................................................................................... 2-7

Moving the carriage ............................................................................. 2-12

Installing the cutters ............................................................................ 2-12

Filling the ink reservoir ......................................................................... 2-17

Priming the ink delivery lines ............................................................... 2-22

Filling the ink cartridges ...................................................................... 2-26

Installing the ink cartridges .................................................................. 2-28

Running the print test .......................................................................... 2-31

Aligning the ink cartridges ................................................................... 2-32

Chapter 3 Common functions .................................................3-1

Reverting to default settings (INITIAL) .................................................... 3-2

Printing the current settings .................................................................. 3-4

Choosing a language ............................................................................. 3-5

Selecting the Command mode .............................................................. 3-5

Selecting the origin position (HP-GL mode only) .................................... 3-8

Moving the origin point ........................................................................... 3-9

Aligning the coordinate axes of print and cutting data (AXIS) ............... 3-11

Clearing the internal buffer (BUF. CLR) ................................................ 3-15

Outputting a demo cut and print image ................................................ 3-16

Setting the page length ....................................................................... 3-17

Setting the space between consecutive pages of roll media ................ 3-18

Setting the cross cutter control status ................................................. 3-19

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Chapter 4 Setting printing options ..........................................4-1

Selecting the Command mode .............................................................. 4-1

Taking the printer offline/canceling a print .............................................. 4-2

Print modes ........................................................................................... 4-2

The menu display in print mode ............................................................. 4-4

Choosing Print mode ............................................................................. 4-7

Choosing a User mode .......................................................................... 4-8

Defining a User Mode ............................................................................ 4-9

Chapter 5 Setting cutting options ...........................................5-1

The cutting file ....................................................................................... 5-1

Tips for cutting....................................................................................... 5-1

Choosing the cutter blade ...................................................................... 5-2

Cutter pen nomenclature ....................................................................... 5-3

Replacing the cutter blade ..................................................................... 5-4

Adjusting the Blade Length ................................................................... 5-5

Choosing Cutting mode ......................................................................... 5-8

Changing cutting parameters ................................................................. 5-9

Cutter offset ......................................................................................... 5-13

Testing cutter settings ......................................................................... 5-14

Loading media for cutting .................................................................... 5-15

Reloading media for cutting ................................................................. 5-16

Selecting the RTS Control Status (GP-GL Mode Only) ........................ 5-16

Auxiliary functions for Cutting mode .................................................... 5-17

Using the Copy function ...................................................................... 5-23

Rotating the coordinate axes (ROTATE) .............................................. 5-25

Enabling/disabling Mirror mode ............................................................ 5-26

Scaling an image (SCALE) .................................................................. 5-28

Chapter 6 Preparing NovaCut for transport

or storage ....................................................................................6-1

Removing the ink cartridges .................................................................. 6-2

Purging ink delivery lines ....................................................................... 6-4

Removing ink from the ink reservoirs...................................................... 6-7

Cleaning the service station ................................................................... 6-8

Returning the printer for service ............................................................. 6-8

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Chapter 7 Maintenance .............................................................7-1

Changing ink types................................................................................ 7-1

Removing the reservoirs ......................................................................... 7-6

Installing new cartridges ........................................................................ 7-7

Periodic cleaning ................................................................................... 7-9

Cleaning the service station ................................................................. 7-13

Cleaning ink from clothing ................................................................... 7-14

Downloading new firmware ................................................................... 7-15

Enabling Data Dump mode .................................................................. 7-16

Appendix A Calibration ................................................................ A-1

Appendix B Installing additional memory ..................................... B-1

Appendix C Menu tree ................................................................. C-1

Appendix D Error messages ........................................................ D-1

Appendix E Glossary ................................................................... E-1

Appendix F Technical information ................................................ F-1

Appendix G Ordering supplies...................................................... G-1

Appendix H Interface considerations ............................................ H-1

Appendix I Troubleshooting ........................................................ I-1

Index ................................................................................. Index-1

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