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Summa D60 Plotter help needed – "Error in X axis"
I have a Summa D60 SE Plotter, which has, of late, been returning an "error in X axis," which is causing the machine to abort the plot. This is causing a large amount of scrapped vinyl. There does not seem to be a set pattern to this behaviour, it will do 6 or 7 perfect plots and the next will abort. I have noticed that the track made by the pinch rollers is quite pronounced, but I’ve no idea how, or if, the pressure of the pinch rollers can be adjusted. Any help on this subject would be gratefully received.
Regards,
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Have you checked to make sure there is nothing interfering with the grit rollers, ie small scrap of vinyl? It may also be a warning of a potential motor problem.
I had a similar problem with one of my Summas, and some mornings I needed to lower the cutting speed until it "warmed up". There was no apparent reason for the x axis error that I could find. I dont think its a problem with your pinch rollers, however there are members here better qualified to answer that than I.
Unfortunately the machine "died" 2 weeks ago but I did get 3 good years (6-9 hours work 7 days per week) out of it even with the intermittent x axis error. (it was probably 8 years old when I acquired it) The point being that I’m not suggesting yours is near death.
What speed are you cutting at?
Steff
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