When the cover is lifted open the printhead carriage may not stop instantaneously. 5.2 Electrical danger The plotters electronics and motors are enclosed by the right side cover.

During a normal work shift the plotter is not continually monitored by the plotter operator.

One person may assume complete responsibility for plotter operation and maintenance, except when loading new paper rolls or when the plotter must be moved, in which cases at least two persons should participate.

The STREAM JET plotter may be employed either as a single work station or as part of a network in which plot commands are sent from remote sources.

Description of the plotting system and utilisation The STREAM JET plotter is a CAD (computer assisted design) station used principally in the apparel industry.

The CAD program is used to create pattern markers which are utilised as guides for cutting fabric into individual garment pieces.

The plotter is employed to print the pattern markers on many types of paper in varying widths.

The paper with the traced pattern marker is then laid over the fabric to be cut.

The fabric cutting operator then uses the lines of the pattern design that have been traced on the paper as a guide to accurately cut the fabric into garment pieces.

Algotexs STREAM JET plotting system is comprised essentially of two distinct and functioning units.

A workstation equipped with a personal computer (Pentium, or more recent CPU), monitor, keyboard and mouse.

The computer must have the Algotex plotting program installed in Windows 98se - XP or Windows NT - 2000 environment.

Marker files are transferred to the computer by means of disks or a network.

A STREAM JET plotter with one printhead.

The printhead employs 128 nozzles that spray ink onto the print surface.

The STREAM JET plotters are assembled by Algotex and are used to manage pattern marker designs and print the designs in relatively wide and long formats on paper.

Fig. 4-1 Pg 08 STREAM JET Plotter Users Manual 4.3 Description of the plotter STREAM JET plotters are constructed on robust metal frames.

The frame is supported by four adjustable feet used to regulate plotter levelling and assure stability.

The print carriage moves on a track horizontally from right to left, and vice-versa, while the printhead prints on the vertically moving paper.

An aluminum paper feed spool is located at the rear of the plotter.

Paper rolls of varying widths are loaded onto the feed spool.

The paper take-up and paper feed mechanism is equipped with a paper tension bar, sensor, and a paper advance encoder that insures that the paper to advances regularly, allowing for real, non-stop plotting.

A Moveable top cover B Printhead carriage C Front display D Keypad E Ink tank F Right side cover G Paper feed spool H Paper take-up spool I Front cover J Paper slide cylinder K Left side cover STREAM JET Plotter Users Manual Pg 09 Plotter: Front Right Side Front Display - Keypad Connector Panel Plotter: Rear Left Side Pg 10 STREAM JET Plotter Users Manual 4.4 Electrical layout A system employing an encoder controls paper advancement during plotting so as to maintain exact printing coordinates.

The system gathers data received from the encoders and in turn sends data and commands to the motors controlling paper advancement as well as the motor that drives the printing equipment.

Plotter motorization 1) The 35V (or 60V) direct current servomotor with control encoder that drives the print carriage is enclosed by the fixed cover on the right side of the plotter.

The 12V (or 24V) direct current geared motors that drive the two paper spools are enclosed by the fixed cover on the right side of the plotter.

Plotter safety features and devices All potentially dangerous plotter movements are under protective covering.

The moveable top cover encloses the printing area and the potentially dangerous lateral movement of the printhead carriage.

The top cover is equipped with a magnetic switch that interrupts plotting when the top is raised.

The paper feed spool and the paper take-up bar are both equipped with a blocking mechanism that impedes the left end of the spool from moving out of position.

The right side cover, fixed to the plotter frame, encloses the electronics and motors that drive the plotter.

The side covers should be removed only by trained personnel when the plotter is not in operation.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 5.1 Danger of entanglement with the printhead carriage ATTENTION Do not reach into the print carriage area immediately after opening the top cover.

Always operate the STREAM JET plotter with the moveable top cover in the closed position.

When the cover is lifted open the printhead carriage may not stop instantaneously.

Electrical danger The plotters electronics and motors are enclosed by the right side cover.

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