Tech Tips Library
Edge
Determining The Proper Scanning Resolution For EDGE Printing (10-04-06)
Here is a quick formula to help determine the proper scanning resolution...
How to only view Edge fonts and change their color in Omega (09-11-06)
1. Enter the text edit window 2. Select F3 to change the font 3. ...
Missing or Outdated Parallel Port Device Driver Error (08-01-06)
SOLUTION: to receiving 'Missing or Outdated Parallel Port Device...
Edge Alignment Problem Solution (07-11-06)
When you have an Edge with alignment problems you should check your foils....
Removing "Smearing" or "Bleeding" on trailing edge of EDGE 2 (06-05-06)
If you have OMEGA 1.56 or OMEGA 2.02, you can load a version of the file,...
Running Lexedge material through an EDGE FX (05-01-06)
If you are experiencing issues running Lexedge material through an EDGE...
Image File Resolution When Printing on the EDGE (04-01-06)
When printing image files on the EDGE, the resolution (DPI or Dot per...
Smeared or wrinkled prints (03-06-06)
Issue: Edge prints with wrinkles, marks and/or smeared...
Tip for printing on Static Cling (02-02-06)
When printing on static cling, PVC & Lexedge material with an Edge...
Settings For Printing EDGE Positive (01-03-06)
For a Gerber EDGE: 1. In GSPPLOT, Click on the 123 Icon 2. Click on...
Printing on Static Cling (11-01-05)
To reduce white spots, static build up and other printing errors with the...
Print Timing for your EDGE FX (10-01-05)
1.Use the onboard keypad to find the IP address of your Edge FX. a.From...
It's Good to be Dense! (09-01-05)
I find it very easy to be dense, obviously through the use of GerberColor™...
Static Cling Tip (08-02-05)
To Produce Outstanding Static Cling Prints: Apply masking tape to your...
Vertical Banding Problem (07-01-05)
When you get vertical banding lines, the first thought that comes to mind...
Maintenance on the EDGE and the EDGE 2 (06-01-05)
A large percentage of equipment problems happen as a result of poor...
Get more out of your Gerber Transparent Colors! (05-02-05)
Transparent foils look great when used with reflective or metallic vinyls,...
EDGE does not initialize (04-01-05)
Only Fan comes on when turning Gerber Edge Le or Edge2 on The...
Introducing the EDGE FX! (03-01-05)
The GERBER EDGE FX is an advanced digital printing solution designed for...
How To Print Minutes for EDGE Machines (02-01-05)
We would like to make you aware that there is a way to find out the print...
EDGE Classic or EDGE Trunion will not power up (01-03-05)
NOTE: *This tip applies only to the EDGE Classic or EDGE...
Foil Outdoor Durability (12-01-04)
Expected Performance Life: When printed on Gerber approved vinyl films...
How to properly clean the Gerber Edge, Edge2 or Classic Edge (11-02-04)
IMPORTANT: If you don't clean these areas it will cause streaking, print...
Edge or Edge2 printing Horizontal print lines (10-04-04)
PROBLEM Horizontal printed lines show up on print. These printed are NOT...
Naming Custom Process Colors (09-01-04)
In the Color Edit dialog box of Assign Colors, the Auto Update Name check...
Changing the darkness of the print (08-02-04)
Whether you use the originally-specified vinyl family, or change families...
Mouse locking up when Printing on the EDGE (07-01-04)
We have recently run into issues with new HP 900 Series Deskjet printers. ...
Panel Color Mismatch (06-01-04)
If you are having problems with the colors not matching up from panel to...
Changing the Target Foil (05-03-04)
GSPPlot assigns the first spot color listed in the Print Options dialog...
EDGE Warm Up Error (04-01-04)
If a warm up error occurs on an EDGE, the following steps will determine...
EDGE2 Keypad Test (03-01-04)
To test the keypad, do the following steps: 1.Press Reset so the EDGE2 is...
Settings For Printing EDGE Positive (02-02-04)
We have received several calls requesting additional information on...
OMEGA Printing Clear on Images (01-07-04)
We have received several calls regarding OMEGA printing a Cyan or Magenta...
Basic Scanning Tip for EDGE Output (12-01-03)
If you have experienced difficulties with scanning in documents this tip...
Color Shift Between Panels (08-01-03)
IMPORTANT: The Flip Panel Feature is only in Omega 1.56 SYMPTOMS:...
Halftone Management (07-01-03)
What is a halftone? A halftone is the dot pattern the printer lays down...
Windows Drivers For The Gerber EDGE2 (06-01-03)
We have had several calls with customers that are experiencing problems...
Cut Lines With Print As Process (05-01-03)
We have had several calls with customers losing cut lines when they use...
Printing Raster Images with OMEGA 1.56 and Higher (04-01-03)
Have you ever noticed that your raster images do not look like they...
Maintenance Schedule for the GERBER EDGE (03-01-03)
The GERBER EDGE is a thermal transfer printer that requires very little...
GerberColor Foil Cartridge Outdoor Durability Charts (02-01-03)
Expected Performance Life: When printing on Gerber approved vinyl...
Double Hit For Colors That Stay True In Backlit Applications (01-01-03)
Our New GerberColor Transparent Foils are great for backlit applications....
Data Errors When Printing To the Gerber Edge (12-01-02)
The technical department has received several calls from customers...
What is the Gerber EDGE? (11-01-02)
Q. What is the GERBER EDGE? A. The GERBER EDGE is a thermal transfer...
Proper LPI Settings (10-01-02)
Advantage is please to be able to provide you with information on the...
Omega
Conversion from Gerber EDGE to EDGE FX (05-01-08)
Reasons why you might want to upgrade from an older EDGE to a new EDGE...
Configuring the ports after Omega 2.6 installation (03-04-08)
After installing the Omega 2.6 software it is important to instruct your...
OMEGA Keyboard Shortcuts Accelerate your Workflow (02-05-08)
Save Time, Design More Quickly with Accelerator Keys Many computer...
How to embed images into Omega 2.5 files (01-02-08)
With Omega 2.5, you can embed full color images (tif, jpg, gif, etc) into...
How to preview Omega plt files using thumbnail view in XP: (12-01-07)
1. Go to the website "advtech.cc" 2. In the middle of the page it reads...
Better Image Editing in Omega 2.5.1 (01-04-07)
With Omega 2.5.1, you now have more features to edit your imported...
How to embed images into Omega 2.5 files (10-04-06)
With Omega 2.5, you can embed full color images (tif, jpg, gif, etc.) into...
How to Backup Fonts for Omega (09-11-06)
Since you backup your jobs, it’s always a good idea to backup your fonts...
How to preview Omega plt files using thumbnail view in XP: (08-01-06)
1. Go to the website "advtech.cc" 2. In the middle of the page it reads...
How to print samples of installed fonts in Omega (07-11-06)
1. Right click the GSP Tray: the rainbow "G" in the bottom right...
Importing Vector Clipart from the Internet for Windows 2000 or higher (06-05-06)
A great site to find vector clipart is found on Microsoft's own website. ...
Embedding Images in Omega 2.5 (05-01-06)
In Omega 2.5 when you import an image you can now embed the image so that...
Avoid material run-out on the Graphtec 7000 (04-01-06)
An issue running Graphtec 7000 plotters with Omega 2.5 has been...
What’s New in OMEGA 2.5 (03-01-06)
GERBER OMEGA 2.5 includes many new features for improving design and...
Small Dots and Good Coverage (11-01-05)
Use Gerber Halftone for Images 1. Place an image in Composer (JPG, TIF,...
GSP Plot Patch (10-01-05)
This GSPPlot Update is intended for installation on OMEGA 2.1.0.21 systems...
Enhancements to your Omega software (09-01-05)
Gerber has recently released several Updates for Omega software. Check...
Gerber Palette vs. Spectratone (08-02-05)
When coloring in Omega and exporting to Onyx, do not use the typical...
'Color Raster to Vector' Command (07-01-05)
The "Color Raster to Vector" command in Omega is disguised by the language...
Printing Font Lists or Font Samples in OMEGA (06-01-05)
In Omega, the list of fonts on the system can be printed in the actual...
.OCX Errors with Omega Installations on Windows XP (05-02-05)
Sometimes during the install of Omega (all versions) on Windows XP, there...
Quick way to select items in design (04-01-05)
There are many ways to select items in your Omega software. However one of...
Omega 2.1 now available! (03-01-05)
GERBER OMEGA 2.1 includes a number of enhancements based on customer...
OMEGA Ruler Settings (02-01-05)
Here are the steps to customize the ruler in OMEGA: 1. In OMEGA, Right...
Sorting Vinyl Colors in OMEGA (01-03-05)
There is a way to sort the colors that appear on the Vinyl Color Palette. ...
Vertical Panel Line Fix (12-01-04)
In older versions of Omega some customers experience an issue with...
Error Message: No shapes found in file (11-02-04)
The information in this article applies to: • Imported Image • Image...
Registering Gerber Products Online (10-04-04)
Gerber Software Products can be registered online. Currently the Gerber...
Calibrating a plotter to a printer (09-01-04)
1. Click Setup > Device Select to open the Plotter/Printer Select dialog...
Changing Digitizing Beeps (08-02-04)
You can change the OMEGA line and curve digitizing beeps to be different...
Video Drivers & OMEGA Preview (07-01-04)
If you have problems with the preview screen being blank in OMEGA, the...
Paper Printing Pure White with Omega (06-01-04)
When paper printing in OMEGA, sometimes the area in the file that is...
Viewing Images in the Design (05-03-04)
When creating and viewing a design, OMEGA allows you to work with either...
Posterizing a Job (04-01-04)
If you would like to Posterize a job follow these steps: 1. Select the...
Pre-Shuffle (03-01-04)
Pre-Shuffle determines if there is sufficient vinyl on the roll or sheet...
Expand Strokes Command in Omega 2.0 (02-02-04)
Did you know that OMEGA 2.0 can convert strokes into Vector shapes? Many...
AutoBackup Feature in Omega 2.0 (01-07-04)
Did you know that OMEGA 2.0 automatically saves an open document for you. ...
URW and Gerber Font Preview in Omega 2.0 (12-01-03)
The tech team has been getting several calls on how to properly preview...
Keep Cuts when using "Print as Process™” (09-01-03)
In Omega 1.56 whenever you wanted to print a spot job as a process job you...
Copying Segments of a vector shape in Omega 2.0 (08-01-03)
The tech team has been getting several calls on how to properly copy...
OMEGA 2.0 - Sorting Color Palettes (07-01-03)
SYMPTOMS After Installing the OMEGA 2.0 upgrade, the Vinyl Palette is...
Supported Operating Systems for OMEGA™ (06-01-03)
The following table describes the operating systems that are supported for...
Minimum System Requirements for Omega 2.0 (05-01-03)
(Note: Running OMEGA™ software on minimum system requirements will be very...
Understanding Smooth, Sharp and Symmetric (04-01-03)
The tech team has been getting several calls on why use smooth, sharp or...
This System Not Licensed for OMEGA - Error When Opening Composer (03-01-03)
IMPORTANT: Make sure the correct sentinel driver is installed and...
OMEGA 1.56 new palettes for Adobe Illustrator and CorelDraw (02-01-03)
This is only used for Gerber 220, 225, Quantum 2000, or Quantum 4000...
Networking Plotters and Gerber EDGE2 using Omega software (01-01-03)
Establishing a network connection to the GERBER EDGE® and OMEGA™ plotters...
OMEGA Importing Fix (12-01-02)
The technical department has received several calls from customers...
Materials Update For OMEGA Software (11-01-02)
This Materials Update provides new software print settings to improve...
Changing Line Spacing in Omega 1.56 (10-01-02)
Since the release of the new OMEGA 1.56, the Technical Department has...
Router
Router Electric Spindle Care and Maintenance (03-04-08)
Warm Up Applying load to a cold spindle will cause premature failure of...
Sample Auto-Carve Jobs (02-05-08)
The exercises below take you through sample jobs, each demonstrating a...
Producing ADA Signage with Braille Interpreter (01-02-08)
These are instructions for Graphix Advantage/Omega Systems with the...
Art Cam V-Carve & Engraving Tool Path Tolerance (12-01-07)
The default tolerance of 0.001” is a sufficient tolerance for most tool...
GerberCUT Option (01-04-07)
GerberCUT is an option for your Gerber Sabre™ Router that allows you to...
Removing the Z-Axis lead screw (09-11-06)
1. Using the keypad, move the carriage to the center of the beam and move...
A design that was created in Composer is not showing up in Artpath. Why? (08-01-06)
Make sure that the shapes you wish to rout in this job have "cuts on."...
Sabre Z Encoder Pulse Adjustment (07-11-06)
Summary: The following explains the procedure for setting the z-axis...
AR600 Belt Adjustment Procedures (06-05-06)
X Axis Power up the AR600 and Orient the system. If the unit does not...
ATC Initialization Procedure (Firmware L & N) (05-01-06)
(Before using Colombo Spindle be sure to run the Motor Warmup) 1. If all...
Installation for 1/8" Router Bit and Sleeve (04-01-06)
The 1/8" sleeve is used to hold bits with a 1/8" shank in a 1/4"...
Collet and Bit Maintenance for ALL Gerber Routing Systems (03-01-06)
The two most important components of your Gerber routing system are the...
Step Height Gauge (02-06-06)
The Step Height Gauge enhances the depth accuracy of Gerber Routing...
Changing the Deceleration Overload Protection Value on D200 Spindle controller (01-03-06)
1. Press the M button to place the controller into Manual Programming...
Setting up the Router Control Station (D200, AR400/600) (11-01-05)
Your Router Control Station is capable of supporting several different...
Electric Spindle Care and Maintenance (10-01-05)
Advantage is pleased to be able to provide you with information on how to...
Securing Material to your Router (09-01-05)
As any CNC operator will tell you the biggest challenge surrounding any...
Cutting Rigid Digital Prints with a Sabre Router (08-02-05)
It seems these days that many of your customers are looking for custom cut...
Routing a Two Sided Oval/Circle Shaped Sign (07-01-05)
Routing an oval sign on both sides can be tricky. Use the following...
Installing the Swivel Knife Assembly on a Gerber Router (06-01-05)
The Swivel Knife comes with a spring-loaded, solid carbide blade. It is as...
Configuring the ARCStation FAX-11 Board to work with your router (05-02-05)
Note: This procedure is for ARC Stations with Firmware D.8 or lower 1....
Sabre Router Drive Train Technology (04-01-05)
Lead Screw vs. Rack & Pinion - Key Competitive Difference A significant...
Brass Cutting guide for Gerber Routing Systems (03-01-05)
Materials The type of brass that works best is Half Hard, Leaded...
Guide to Cutting Aluminum (02-01-05)
Aluminum is an attractive and durable material for interior and exterior...
Error Code Listing for ARC Stations at Firmware F.4 and above (01-03-05)
Error Number Error Description 0002 thru 0255 HARDWARE PROBLEM Remedy:...
Shipping Weights for Gerber Routing Systems (12-01-04)
Dimension 200 Routing Systems Item Description Packaging Wt. ...
Sabre T-Vac Table Option (11-02-04)
The T-Vac Table Option provides capabilities for the Sabre 404 and Sabre...
D200, AR600 Router Initialization Procedure (10-04-04)
1.Load Material on Router table 2.Move Router Motor over starting...
General modeling features in ArtCam Pro (09-01-04)
Clear the view to provide an area to try the general modelling...
Brass Cutting guide for Gerber Routing Systems (08-02-04)
Materials The type of brass that works best is Half Hard, Leaded...
Installation Diagram for 1/8” (3mm) Router Bit and Sleeve (07-01-04)
The 1/8” sleeve is used to hold bits with a 1/8” shank in a 1 /4”...
Replacing a Sacrificial Table Surface on Sabre Series Routers (06-01-04)
(Firmware L, N & Q) Removal of Sintra mats: The first step is to run a...
Collet and Bit Maintenance for ALL Gerber Routing Systems (05-03-04)
The two most important components of your Gerber routing system are the...
Paneling a job in ArtCAM (04-01-04)
The EXAMPLE used to explain how to panel is a 20” x 20” piece and the...
Sabre Router G Code Information (03-01-04)
This document presents information about the numerical coding, commonly...
Slicing a Deep Relief (02-02-04)
As we get more involved in sign making, woodworking, architectural and...
Changing Default Toolpath in Artcam Pro (01-07-04)
This feature can be very useful for the Default toolpath in ArtCAM to be...
Foolproof vector import from Corel Draw to ArtCAM (12-01-03)
To import successfully into ArtCAM any file type you must not contain text...
ArtCAM – Things you may not know (09-01-03)
Vectors 1. When you align two vectors the first vector selected is...
Creating a Macro for Braille on ADA signs (08-01-03)
Instructions for use with Microsoft Windows 95 "Recorder" utility ...
Re-Programming Procedure for Commander SE Spindle Controller (07-01-03)
The SE Series Controller has a built-in Memory Module that stores the...
Instructions for Creating Embossed Effect (back-lit) with ArtCAM Pro (06-01-03)
These instructions are designed to show how you would do this in a piece...
Dimension 200 Z Axis Carriage Replacement (05-01-03)
Slew the beam to the front of the table and the carriage to the right...
Router Mist Coolant Mixing Ratios (04-01-03)
Gerber Cool Gerber cool mist coolant is red in color and is used only...
Configuring the FAX-13 ARCS Board (03-01-03)
This document is a step-by-step method for the Configuration of the Fax-13...
Replacing a Sacrificial Table Surface on Sabre Series Routers (02-01-03)
(Firmware I.4 or Lower) Removal of Sintra mats: The first step run a...
Sabre Router Initialization Procedure (Firmware L & N) (01-01-03)
Advantage is please to be able to provide you with information on the...
Router Tips & Tricks (12-01-02)
CREATING A MACRO FOR BRAILLE ON ADA SIGNS Advantage is please to be...
Replacing Sacrificial Table Surface - D200 (10-01-02)
1. Removal of Sintra mats: The first step run a scribe mark along the...
Wide Format
Creating pop out decals using the Graphtec FC7000 (05-01-08)
Make sure you have a sharp blade and that its extended length is set to...
LoPass vs. HiPass on the HP Z6100 (03-04-08)
The HP Z6100 offers both LoPass and HiPass mode options. These settings...
HP z Series Profiling Tips (02-05-08)
The following information was gathered by the ONYX Profiling Lab while...
Fixing the Connection for Onyx and Colorspan (01-08-08)
First, Try this: 1. Go to Start - Settings - Control Panel 2. Go into...
Backing up printer profiles in Onyx (01-02-08)
There are three possible ways of backing up your printer profiles: 1....
Troubleshooting CUT-Server 2 (for RS232 Issues) (12-01-07)
Serial: When CUT-Server 2 hangs on opening communication, or immediately...
SEH Print Server setup for Mutoh printers (08-16-07)
Change to Graphtec Firmware Version 1.8 (03-23-07)
The new 1.8 firmware version changes the way the plotter operates in the...
How to get proper justification on the Solara UV2 using Onyx software (01-04-07)
First, under Configure Printer, select the Page Sizes tab. Make sure the...
Solara Queue Issue (09-11-06)
Problem: Attempting to queue a GERBER SOLARA™ job in ImageRIP Pro™ or...
Troubleshooting CUT-Server 2 (for RS232 Issues): (08-01-06)
Serial: When CUT-Server 2 hangs on opening communication, or...
Upgrading Key to FlexiSIGN Pro 8.0 (07-11-06)
When you upgrade to Flexi 8, you will receive a new key in the box with...
Mimaki Plotters not cutting correctly from Onyx Cut Server (05-01-06)
We have recently run across an issue with Mimaki Plotters not cutting...
PhotoPrint5 Questions (04-01-06)
Will PhotoPrint5 work with Windows XP and will it open Corel Draw 12 files...
Changing Mimaki Plotter Defaults Through Onyx (03-01-06)
Situation: Onyx cut Server Software not changing defaults on the plotter....
Onyx Cut Server Software not changing defaults (02-01-06)
Situation: Onyx Cut Server Software not changing defaults on the plotter,...
Organizing multiple printers in Onyx (01-03-06)
Category: Onyx PosterShop or ProductionHouse To simplify organizing...
Graphtec Plotter Calibration - FC5100 (11-01-05)
For this procedure, you will need a sheet of unlined paper and a pen tool...
Dampers & Ink Line Cracks (10-01-05)
Dampers are the ink reservoirs that lead to the print heads. When dampers...
Getting Auto-Update for Onyx 6.0 (09-01-05)
In time, every software program needs tweaking. Auto update allows users...
Preventing Damage to Vinyl with Onyx (08-02-05)
To override heat settings on the Mutoh or Mimaki: 1. From the Production...
User Guides for your Mutoh (07-01-05)
Every once in a while, you need the manual that came with your printer. ...
UV-Cured Inks Dry Instantly!!! - Introducing the Gerber Solara (06-01-05)
The Gerber Solara, introduced in March 2005, is the first of a new series...
Adding page sizes in Onyx (04-01-05)
Select the printer in which you want to change pages sizes Adding a...
Flexi Sign Shortcut Keys (03-01-05)
File Menu Ctrl + N = New Ctrl + O = Open Ctrl + F4 = Close Ctrl +...
FLEXI Tip: Quick Zoom IN and OUT (02-01-05)
If you have a scroll mouse, it is really easy to zoom in and out very...
FLEXI TIP - What is the difference between the bitmap trace tools? (01-03-05)
Bitmaps must be converted to vector objects before they can be sent to a...
Flexi Software – Auto Serialize - Basic Text Replacement (12-01-04)
Step 1: Create your design and background. Step 2: Click the ARRANGE...
Five Q & A’s about the Mimaki JV3 Printer (11-02-04)
1. What is the printing speed? A. Maximum speed is 3.5min/1m2 (360 x...
Common Laminating Problems– Part III of III (10-04-04)
In Feed Waves: Bubbles or wrinkles in the laminated print generally caused...
Common Laminating Problems - Part II of III (09-01-04)
Print Curl (Coiling): Occurs when the laminated media curls up on the...
Common Laminating Problems – Part I of III (08-02-04)
Hot Spots on the rollers: If the laminator is left idle and the rollers...
Matching Materials (07-01-04)
Make sure when laminating the you match the types of materials for best...
Helpful hints for laminating; Mutoh/Onyx heat setting (06-01-04)
Wide Format Tips & Tricks #1 - June 2004 Mutoh Falcon Outdoor II / Onyx...
ONYX Tip - Organizing multiple printers (05-03-04)
Category: Onyx PosterShop or ProductionHouse Applies to: Customers...
Lamination – Wrinkling of Material (04-05-04)
The biggest cause of wrinkling or lines in lamination is the material not...
