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  1. Gerber FX refills into Edge 1 & 2 Cartridges

    Haven't tried this before, but, if you can figure out a way to fab cap adapters from FX to E1/2, you don't actually need a cart to load the foil in an E1/2. It'll waste some foil through damage when loading but you only need the posts to print it on and Edge 1/2. The FX requires the cassette...
  2. Gerber Envision Cutting Issues 15" Sprocket Plotter

    Is the knocking sound when the tool lifts up and down? If you already swapped the carriage it may be a handful of things. Try these steps: 1. Check ribbon cables connection to the z-board just underneath the carriage (easy for these to not be fully seated) 2. Run a factory default reset on the...
  3. Gerber Edge FX Casette Error Help

    The suggestion by nlnickolatos above your comment is on point. The other common issue this symptom relates to is the foil post heights not being tall enough. Just pull the lower seat cap on the takeup side of the ribbon, wrap a rubber band around the base of the cap and reattach. If the post...
  4. Discussion Gerber Printer Dead Pixel Discussion

    Reseating the connection for the printhead data cable can sometimes fix a misfiring pixel if there is no physical damage to the head visible. You'll need to gently reseat the connection both at the head itself and the board inside the lower assy.
  5. Discussion Gerber Printer Dead Pixel Discussion

    Are those Zebra's direct thermal or do they use thermal transfer ribbons like the Gerber? Direct thermal is much more forgiving for contaminant buildup that is common with precut label rolls. In regards to head cleaning routine. Cleaning it all the time is preferred for my usage, really...
  6. GS15-Plus Starts Cutting in the Wrong Place!

    Open the lowers and air blast or vacuum any talc out that may have gotten onto the boards. If you continue using this on the roller, best create a diaper or shield to catch any more from gathering on the electronics inside. Have you tried simply wrapping the roller with a layer of vinyl instead...
  7. Suggestions Darkening foil color/spectratone

    Bulldogs Maroon should be PMS 505 C from a google search. Quick check shows a close match with Brick Red overprinting Peacock Blue for that value. May not be perfect match but you can see other combos using the Omega color build finder application. Mine is older and doesn't include that newer...
  8. LE Vs 2, swapping parts?

    Power supply I can't confirm, they've changed suppliers over the years with their part number revisions. The last Edge LE I had was several years ago so I could be wrong on this. If believe the Edge 2 foil motor difference was what allowed the step-up to 600x300 dpi, whereas the Edge LE could...
  9. LE Vs 2, swapping parts?

    Power supply, motherboard, and motors are all likely a no. The printhead should be the same but I have never pulled them from each to compare connectors or housing. Fairly certain the printhead between the Edge 2 and FX is identical but can't say for certain regarding the Edge LE
  10. Discussion Realistically pricing my Edge 2/Envision 375 setup

    You can just buy a few sets of adapters and swap them between the ribbons. Don't just buy one in case the teeth get worn out. GMS carries them on this page
  11. Gerber scientific stop manufacturing machines..real or not?

    FrankW brings up a good option for sticking to TT technology with the Spring by EFI; any of the 3rd party duracoat ribbons for the Gerber are the same color standards for the Spring. EFI actually bought the rights to this machine from Matan a few years back. It wouldn't be too surprising for...
  12. Gerber Edge 2 not taking up foil as prints

    Sounds like a wire is getting pinched when you close the hood that breaks the connection to your foil motor. Try adjusting or loosening your upper chassis cable harness.
  13. Cable for MacImprint 2.2 and Edge 2

    Flipped through an old MacImprint user manual. Is the parallel port on your Mac using a PCI card? If so, those were often added after the fact given Macs did not always come with a parallel port. If you have the discs available (and the drive works), you could consider reinstalling the drivers...
  14. Gerber Edge II printing issue

    Should be material based. Vinyl doesn't require topcoats for thermal transfer, 99% IPA would be fine. If it is a print treated substrate, such as polyesters, 99% IPA can degrade the thermal transfer topcoat (if going aggressive, multiple wipe-downs, etc) and ruin print receptivity. Distilled...
  15. Gerber Edge II printing issue

    Have you tried using a higher heat material setting/profile? (Lexedge II, 2mil LabelStock, Scotchcal 280) The OEM Convex heat profiles can be hit or miss on occasion.
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