Hardware Specific Issues

Technote #	Date Created	Last Updated	Issue
1569	June 18, 2002	June 14, 2004	When sending a job to a Gerber System 48 router, the depth assigned to the toolpath is being ignored 1. It is important to know that the Super Adapter Card is not capable of translating any depth (z) command whatsoever, only X and Y.Therefore, all depths must be set manually at the router before sending...
1788	March 6, 2000	June 24, 2004	how to use the PS5000 recovery CD The recovery CD is provided to restore the PS5000 core files in case of corrupt data or severe data loss. Using the recovery CD deletes all information on the ps5400 hard drive then re-installs the software...
1312	January 11, 2000	June 4, 2004	fastboard is only driving 1 axis, the vinyl is not rolling through the head. The fastboard is an interface card that opens the Gerber 4b to serial communication from a Computer. The fastboard drives the plotter at a much higher speed than the normal 4b module and therefore can...
1986	September 28, 1999	June 29, 2004	PS5200 has been repeatedly been assigned, but will not apply user designated IP number settings (will not appear on the Network) PS5200 will not take user designated IP number settings (and therefore does not appear on the network). NOTE: This technical note refers to PS5200 machines only....
1985	September 21, 1999	June 29, 2004	PS5000 hardware RIP not seen (visible) on network Ps5000 series not visible on network. Even though plugged in and connected to network cannot be found on network neighbourhood. NOTE: The following procedure should be followed before any other corrective...
1267	June 7, 1999	June 2, 2004	Setting up a Gerber 4E and CADlink Super Adapter Card Note: There is a Gerber how-to document located in the Help and How-to's page of the CADlink website. That document is considered the most complete discussion of setting up/installing CADlink hardware...
2454	May 31, 1999	January 24, 2007	Tips on Setting up and engraving on the Power Plus Board from Signlab Here are some tips for setting up the settings for the CADlink Power Plus board in Signlab. This will allow the user to place the engraving plate CENTERED in the jig and still get the design to engrave...
1559	May 26, 1999	June 11, 2004	Configuring the PS5000 IP Address How to configure the ps5000 series hardware RIP, IP address. If it's the first time you start the PS5000, the small LCD display will prompt you for the IP address. You then use the two small buttons...
1713	May 26, 1999	June 23, 2004	PS5000 works with the Macs attached to the network but not with the PC's The PS5000 computer is installed on a network and appears in the Mac Choosers but not in the Network Neighborhood on the PC. This can happen because the PS5000 has separate setup sections for networking...
1926	May 5, 1999	June 29, 2004	I get 'Waiting for Xoff' message when sending to plotter but plotter doesn't move or plots for a bit and then stops. If, during the plot process, the SignLab program comes back with the message 'Waiting for Xoff', then SignLab has sent a load of information to the plotter and is not getting a return signal. This message...
1939	September 7, 1998	June 29, 2004	Printing fills from Corel 7 using the CADlink GDI Driver Problems were encountered when printing from Corel 7 to the CADlink GDI driver. Strange looking bands appeared through bitmap fills. In the bands the image appeared inverted or distorted or both. These...