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GRAPHTEC CE3000-40 User Manual

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CE3000-40/60/120
CUTTING PRO
USER'S MANUAL
MANUAL NO. CE3000-UM-151

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  • Page 1 CE3000-40/60/120 CUTTING PRO USER’S MANUAL MANUAL NO. CE3000-UM-151...

  • Page 2: Conventions Used In This Manual

    TO ENSURE SAFE AND CORRECT USE • To ensure the safe and correct use of your cutting plotter, read this manual thoroughly prior to use. • After reading this manual, keep it in a handy location for quick reference as necessary. •...

  • Page 3: Safety Precautions

    No disassembly cause electric shock. • If the cutting plotter requires repairs, contact your sales representative or nearest Graphtec vendor. Do not connect the cutting plotter to a non-rated power supply. • Use of a different supply voltage may result in electric shock or a fire hazard due to current leakage.
  • Page 4 • Use of the cutting plotter in such a condition may result in a fire hazard or electric shock. • After confirming that smoke is no longer being emitted, contact your sales representative or nearest Graphtec vendor for repairs. • Never attempt to perform repairs yourself. Repair work by inexperienced personnel is extremely dangerous.
  • Page 5 • Use of the cutting plotter in such a condition may result in Unplug the power cord from the socket electric shock or a fire hazard due to current leakage. • Contact your sales representative or nearest Graphtec vendor for repairs.
  • Page 6 Safety Precautions (Continued) CAUTION Do not attempt to lubricate the cutting-plotter mechanisms. • Such action may cause it to break down. Prohibited Do not clean the cutting plotter using volatile solvents such as thinner or benzene. • Such action may impair its performance. Prohibited Provide sufficient space around the cutting plotter so that it does not strike any objects in its vicinity during cutting or...

  • Page 7: I Ce3000 Series

    Proper cables and connectors are available from GRAPHTEC’s authorized dealers or manufacturers of computers or peripherals. GRAPHTEC is not responsible for any interference caused by using cables and connectors other than those recommended or by unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment.

  • Page 8: Selecting A Power Cable

    Selecting a Power Cable Reference Plug Configuration Plug Type Power Cable Standards North America ANSI C73.11 UL Listed 125 V NEMA 5-15 10 A UL498/817/62 Type SJT CSA22.2 No.18AWG x 3 NO.42/21/49 300 V, 10 A Europe CEE(7)VII TYPE: H05VV-F 250 V IEC320 3 x 1.0 mm 2...

  • Page 9: Preface

    PREFACE Thank you for choosing a Graphtec CE3000-series cutting plotter. The CE3000-40 cutting plotter uses stepping motors, and the CE3000-60/120 employ a digital servo drive system to achieve high-speed and high-precision cutting. In addition to cutting marking film and other media, it can also be used as a pen plotter.

  • Page 10: Table Of Contents

    ..............................ix 1. INTRODUCTION Checking the Accessories....................1-2 Parts Names and Functions ................... 1-3 Front View (CE3000-40/60)....................1-3 Rear View (CE3000-40/60) ....................1-3 Front View (CE3000-120)....................1-4 Rear View (CE3000-120) ....................1-5 Control Panel........................1-6 Assembling the Stand..................... 1-7 Stand Construction ......................1-7 Stand Assembly Instructions .....................
  • Page 11 3. BASIC SETTINGS AND OPERATIONS Setting the Format of Data to be Received ..............3-2 Setting the Command Mode....................3-2 Setting the STEP SIZE ...................... 3-3 Setting the ORIGIN POINT....................3-3 Setting the Interface Conditions ..................3-4 Setting the Cutter-Pen Conditions................. 3-5 Selecting Cutter-Pen-Condition Setting Areas ..............
  • Page 12 4.19 TEST Mode ........................4-39 Condition-List Printing ..................... 4-39 Self-Test-Pattern Printing ....................4-40 Dump Mode ........................4-40 Cutting Demo........................4-41 4.20 Setting the PEN UP SPEED ..................4-43 4.21 Setting the OFFSET FORCE ..................4-44 4.22 Setting the OFFSET ANGLE ..................4-45 4.23 Setting the STEP PASS....................

  • Page 13: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION Checking the Accessories ............1-2 Parts Names and Functions ...........1-3 Assembling the Stand (CE3000-120: Standard / CE3000-60: Optional) ......1-7 Attaching the Basket ....(CE3000-60/120: Optional) 1-10...

  • Page 14: Checking The Accessories

    Checking the Accessories Check to confirm that all of the standard accessories listed below are present. If any item is missing, please contact your sales representative or nearest Graphtec vendor promptly. AC power cord Quick Start Manual, Usage Precautions 1 each...

  • Page 15: Parts Names And Functions

    Parts Names and Functions I Front View (CE3000-40/60) Cutting mat Pen carriage Grit roller Pen holder Media set lever Control panel Parallel (Centronics) interface connector Serial (RS-232C) interface connector Push rollers USB interface connector Cutting mat : Cutting or plotting is performed on this mat.

  • Page 16: Front View (Ce3000-120)

    I Front View (CE3000-120) Cutting mat Cutting mat Pen carriage Pen carriage Grit roller Grit roller Pen holder Pen holder Media set lever Media set lever Control panel Control panel Parallel (Centronics) Parallel (Centronics) interface connector interface connector Serial (RS-232C) Serial (RS-232C) interface connector interface connector...
  • Page 17 I Rear View (CE3000-120) Power switch AC power inlet Stock rollers Stoppers Stand AC power inlet : Connects the power cord to the cutting plotter Power switch : Turns the power supply to the cutting plotter on or off Stand : Supports the cutting-plotter unit Stock rollers : Holds the roll media...

  • Page 18: Control Panel

    I Control Panel Indicator Lamp STATUS: Illuminates while the power to the cut- ting plotter is turned on, and goes out when the cutting plotter is in PAUSE status. This lamp flashes when data is being received from an interface, regardless of whether or not the cutting plotter is in PAUSE status.

  • Page 19: Assembling The Stand

    Assembling the Stand (CE3000-120: Standard / CE3000-60: Optional) I Stand Construction The stand is made up of the following parts. Stand feet (L/R) Stand side bars (L/R) Center bar CE3000-60 CE3000-60 CE3000-60 CE3000-120 CE3000-120 CE3000-120 Hexagonal socket bolt Hexagonal socket bolt (M5) x 12 Coin screw x 4 (M6) x 8...
  • Page 20 Step Fasten the stand tops (L/R) to the stand side bars (L/R) with the hexagonal socket bolts (M5), using the Allen wrench. CE3000-60 CE3000-120 Hexagonal Hexagonal socket bolt (M5) socket bolt (M5) Stand top Stand top Stand side bar Stand side bar Step Loosely fasten the stand side bars (L/R) to the center bar with the hexagonal socket bolts (CE3000-60: M5, CE3000/20: M6), using the Allen wrench.
  • Page 21 Step Mount the CE3000 cutting plotter on the stand by inserting the positioning pins on the stand into the posi- tioning holes on the underside of the cutting plotter. Fasten using the four coin screws or hexagonal socket bolts (M6). CE3000-60 cutting plotter Positioning pins...

  • Page 22: Attaching The Basket

    Attaching the Basket (CE3000-60/120: Optional) I Basket Construction The basket is made up of the following parts. Sheet support pipe Sheet Hexagonal socket bolts (M6) x 4 I Basket Attachment Instructions CHECKPOINT At least two people are required for assembly of the basket. Step Detach the four coin screws or hexagonal socket bolts (M6), and separate the cutting plotter from the stand (see “1.3 Assembling the Stand”).
  • Page 23 Step Mount the CE3000 cutting plotter on the stand by inserting the positioning pins on the stand into the posi- tioning holes on the underside of the cutting plotter. Fasten using the four coin screws or hexagonal socket bolts (M6). CE3000-60 cutting plotter Positioning pins...
  • Page 24 Step Pull out the sheet support pipe and attach the sheet. Divide the sheet over the center bar, and then fasten the sheet to the sheet support pipe using the press-studs. CE3000-60 Sheet support pipe Sheet Divide over the center bar Press-studs Divide over the center bar...

  • Page 25: Setting Up The Cutter Plotter

    SETTING UP THE CUTTER PLOTTER Connecting to Your Computer ..........2-2 Turning on the Power ..............2-3 Loading the Medium ..............2-4 Adjusting and Mounting the Cutter Pen ......2-11...

  • Page 26: Connecting To Your Computer

    Use a Centronics-compatible parallel cable, serial cable, or USB cable in accordance with the connection method chosen. Obtain a Graphtec approved interface cable that is compatible with the interface ports (the interface cables are available separately).

  • Page 27: Turning On The Power

    Turning on the Power Connect the cutting plotter to the AC electrical socket using the power cord provided, and turn on the power. Step Check to confirm that the Power switch is turned off (the “O” side is down). Step Connect the cutting-plotter AC power inlet to a correctly rated electrical socket using the power cord pro- vided.

  • Page 28: Loading The Medium

    Load the roll medium onto the roll-medium trays or stand stock rollers. CHECKPOINT The roll-medium trays are provided as standard equipment with the CE3000-40/ 60, but cannot be used with the CE3000-120. The stand is provided as standard equipment with the CE3000-120 and is available as an option with the CE3000-60, but cannot be used with the CE3000-40.
  • Page 29 Placing on the Stand (CE3000-120: Standard / CE3000-60: Optional) Step Fit the stoppers to one of the stock rollers (loosen the screws on the stoppers first). For the CE3000-60: Stock roller Stoppers For the CE3000-120: Stoppers Stock roller Step Position the stock roller with the stoppers towards the front, and place the other stock roller toward the rear to suit the roll-medium size.

  • Page 30: Loading The Roll Medium

    Loading the Roll Medium Step Lower the media set lever to raise the push rollers. Step Place the roll medium on the roll-medium trays or stand stock rollers, and then pass the leading edge of the medium from the back of the cutting plotter so it emerges from the front, while making sure to remove any slack in the medium conveyance path.
  • Page 31 Step After ensuring that there is no slack in the medium’s conveyance path, raise the media set lever to lower the push rollers and provide slack in the medium for a length corresponding to the length of the medium to be used.

  • Page 32: Loading Sheet Media

    Lower the media set lever to raise the push rollers. Step With the CE3000-40/60, position the edges of the medium flush against the guide lines engraved on the front guide. With the CE3000-120, load the medium, aligning the edges with the upper and lower scales on the front guide.

  • Page 33: Aligning The Push Rollers

    Step Pressing the keys displays “ROLL1 PRESS ENTR”, “ROLL2 PRESS ENTR”, and “SHEET PRESS ENTR”. Select “SHEET PRESS ENTR” and then press the (ENTER) key to confirm the selection. When “SHEET PRESS ENTR” is selected, the front and rear edges are detected. Step After the medium size has been detected, the pen carriage returns to the origin point and the cutting plotter awaits cutting data.
  • Page 34 Check to confirm that they are positioned correctly. For the CE3000-40/60 Position the push rollers over the grit rollers to grip each edge of the medium.

  • Page 35: Adjusting And Mounting The Cutter Pen

    The mini- mum width of the medium that can be set is 50 mm for the CE3000-40/60 and 85 mm for the CE3000-120.

  • Page 36: Cutter-Pen Construction

    I Cutter-Pen Construction The cutting plotter cuts using a cutter blade mounted in a cutter-pen plunger. There are two different cutter- pen plungers to suit the diameter of the cutter blade to be mounted (the 0.9-mm cutter-pen plunger is pro- vided as standard equipment).

  • Page 37: Adjusting The Blade Length

    Step With the blade inserted into the plunger cap, screw on the plunger from above. I Adjusting the Blade Length If the blade is extended too far in relation to the thickness of the medium being cut, it will damage the cut- ting mat.

  • Page 38: Mounting The Cutter Pen

    I Mounting the Cutter Pen After the blade length has been adjusted, mount the cutter pen in the cutting plotter. CAUTION To prevent cutting your fingers, always handle the cutter blade with caution. Step Loosen the pen-holder screw and then mount the cutter pen. Press the plunger in firmly so that it contacts this surface...

  • Page 39: Basic Settings And Operations

    BASIC SETTINGS AND OPERATIONS Setting the Format of Data to be Received .......3-2 Setting the Interface Conditions ...........3-4 Setting the Cutter-Pen Conditions ........3-5 Displaying the Effective Cutting Area .........3-9 Moving the Pen ................3-9 Setting the Initial Cutting Position ..... (Origin Point) Stop Function ................3-10 Moving the Pen Carriage in +100 mm Steps...

  • Page 40: Setting The Format Of Data To Be Received

    Before data is sent from the computer, the format (command mode) of the data sent by the application soft- ware must be checked. The cutting plotter accepts two data formats (command modes): GP-GL (Graphtec) and HP-GL commands. Set the command mode to suit the application used.

  • Page 41: Setting The Step Size

    I Setting the STEP SIZE If the GP-GL command mode is set, it is possible to change the minimum unit of distance that the cutter pen or pen can travel to one of four settings: 0.01 mm, 0.025 mm, 0.05 mm, or 0.1 mm. The default setting is 0.1 mm, so this setting should be changed if your application specifies a different step size.

  • Page 42: Setting The Interface Conditions

    Setting the Interface Conditions The interface conditions must be set if the RS-232C serial interface is being used. The data transfer rate (baud rate), data length, parity settings, and the handshaking mode for the cutting plotter must be set to match those of the computer operating system.

  • Page 43: Setting The Cutter-Pen Conditions

    Setting the Cutter-Pen Conditions Before starting cutting, set the TOOL (cutter blade or pen), cutter-blade length, OFFSET, FORCE, SPEED, and QUALITY settings to ensure the optimal cutting conditions. (1) TOOL (cutter blade or pen): Set to suit the material to be cut. (2) Cutter-blade length: Adjust the blade length by referring to the media thickness table below.

  • Page 44: Selecting Cutter-Pen-Condition Setting Areas

    To preserve the pen life, set the FORCE to the lowest setting, and set the SPEED after checking to confirm that there are no faint lines or other problems during plotting. CHECKPOINT • If the SPEED and QUALITY settings are set to high values, the cut/plotted results will have a coarser finish, but the overall cutting/plotting time will be reduced.

  • Page 45: Setting Offset

    Step Select the setting area (condition number) to be set, and move the symbol to the position shown below using the key. 0 9 U + 1 2 3 3 0 2 Step Press the key to select “09U,” “15U,” “15B,” or “PEN.” Once set, press the (ENTER) key.

  • Page 46: Setting Speed

    Step Press the key to select the value to be changed in the range specified below. CE3000-40/60: “1” to “31” CE3000-120: “1” to “38” Once set, press the (ENTER) key. If other conditions are to be set, press the key to move symbol to the parameter to be set.

  • Page 47: Displaying The Effective Cutting Area

    Step Press the key to select the value to be changed in the range specified below CE3000-40: Fixed to “1” CE3000-60: “1”, “2”, “3” CE3000-120: “1”, “2”, “*” Once set, press the (ENTER) key. If other conditions are to be set, press the key to move symbol to the parameter to be set.

  • Page 48: Stop Function

    When the Origin is Moved After Rotating the Coordinate Axes Moving the origin when the coordinate axes have been rotated gives the following results. When the Coordinate Axes are Rotated After Moving the Origin Point When the coordinate axes are rotated after the origin point is moved, the origin point is reset as shown in the figure below.

  • Page 49: Moving The Pen Carriage In +100 Mm Steps

    Step Pressing the (PAUSE) key while cutting or plotting is stopped cancels the pause function and restarts cutting or plotting. To completely abort cutting or plotting, stop sending data from the computer or press the (NEXT) or (PREV.) key until the following menu is displayed. C L E A R B U F F E R Step Press the...

  • Page 50: Test Cutting

    Test Cutting Test cutting can be performed after selecting the TOOL (cutter blade) and specifying the cutter-blade length, OFFSET, FORCE, SPEED, and QUALITY settings to ensure that the selected cutting conditions actually produce the desired cutting results. Check how far the blade cuts into the film and how corners are being cut;...

  • Page 51: Function Settings And Operations

    FUNCTION SETTINGS AND OPERATIONS PAUSE Menu List ................4-2 Setting the FEED function ............4-3 Setting AUTO PRE-FEED ............4-4 Setting TANGENTIAL Mode .............4-5 Auto-Registration-Mark-Reading Settings (Factory Option)................4-6 Clearing the Buffer Memory ..........4-19 Aligning the Coordinate Axes ..........4-20 Distance Adjustment ...............4-22 Setting the PAGE LENGTH ............4-24 4.10 Setting the Cutting/Plotting Area ........4-25...

  • Page 52: Pause Menu List

    PAUSE Menu List Pressing the (PAUSE) key in READY mode displays the PAUSE menu, enabling the various settings to be made. Select the required menu by scrolling through the list using the (NEXT) and (PREV.) keys. 4.2 Setting the FEED function F E E D 4.3 Setting the AUTO PRE-FEED A U T O P R E F E E D...

  • Page 53: Setting The Feed Function

    Setting the FEED function The FEED function feeds the medium forward and backward to leave faint tracks of the grit rollers on it and prevent the media from slipping during a cutting or plotting operation. Step F E E D Press the (PAUSE) key to switch to PAUSE mode.

  • Page 54: Setting Auto Pre-Feed

    Setting AUTO PRE-FEED When the AUTO PRE-FEED function is set to “ON,” the medium is automatically fed forward and back- ward by the preset length when data is received. This operation leaves traces of the grit rollers on the media and prevents it from slipping during a cutting or plotting operation. Similarly, if roll media is used, the medium is automatically pulled out by the cutting plotter.

  • Page 55: Setting Tangential Mode

    Setting TANGENTIAL Mode This function should be used for the cutting of thick media (more than 0.3 mm in thickness) and when the cutter blade is not able to turn properly due to the cutting depth, resulting in discrepancies between the start and finish point and the inability to cut sharp corners.

  • Page 56: Auto-Registration-Mark-Reading Settings

    Step Press the (ENTER) key or move the cursor to the right-hand side using the key, and then press the key again to display the menu shown below. If the distance adjustment is set for the setting area selected, the distance adjustment will be displayed here. Either press the (ENTER) key or move the cursor to the right-hand side and press the key.

  • Page 57: Registration-Mark Pattern

    The registration-mark conditions that can be read by the cutting plotter are as follows. • Registration-mark line width: 0.3 mm to 1.0 mm (The registration-mark center lines are used as the ref- erence points.) • Registration-mark size: 5 mm to 20 mm (See “Setting the Registration-mark Size.”) •...

  • Page 58: Medium And Registration-Mark Position

    Reading range required for the detection of registration marks The range required for the detection of registration marks is as shown below. Registration-mark pattern 1 Registration-mark pattern 2 a=6mm a=6mm Registration-mark reading range Registration-mark reading range CHECKPOINT • Incorrect detection may occur if there are marks other than registration marks within the reading range.

  • Page 59: Drawing Origin Point

    Drawing origin point The drawing origin point following reading of the registration marks will be at the bottom-right registration mark, as shown below. Registration-mark pattern 1 Registration-mark pattern 2 Origin point Origin point I Setting the Registration-Mark Mode For two-point alignment, the origin and X-axis registration marks are read, F E E D whereas for three-point alignment, the origin, X-axis, and Y-axis for adjustment of the axis (angle) alignment and distance are read.
  • Page 60 Step Use the keys to select “OFF,” “2 POINT,” or “3 POINT,” and then press the (ENTER) key to confirm. Step When “2 POINT” or “3 POINT” is set, the sensors read the registration marks as soon as the medium is loaded (media set lever raised), and the following is displayed.
  • Page 61 Setting the Registration-mark detection movement distance This sets the distance between the registration marks and changes the initial registration-mark scanning position. Avoiding reading areas that obviously do not include registration marks increases the registration- mark reading speed and minimizes the possibility of incorrect reading due to other marks on the medium. Registration-mark pattern 1 Registration-mark pattern 2 Set the registration-...

  • Page 62: Setting The Registration-Mark Pattern

    Step Press the (PAUSE) key to cancel PAUSE mode. CHECKPOINT • This setting is retained in the memory even when the power is turned off. • If the detection movement distance is set to 0 mm, the sensor continues detect- ing between the registration marks without skipping until it detects the next mark.

  • Page 63: Setting The Registration-Mark Mode

    Step Press the (PAUSE) key to cancel PAUSE mode. CHECKPOINT The registration-mark conditions that can be read by the cutting plotter are as fol- lows. • Registration-mark line width: 0.3 mm to 1.0 mm (The registration-mark center lines are used as the data.) •...
  • Page 64 Step Use the keys to set the value within the range “5 mm” to “20 mm,” and then press the (ENTER) key to confirm. To cancel, press the (NEXT) or (PREV.) key. Step Press the (PAUSE) key to cancel PAUSE mode. Setting the Registration-mark Distance Adjustment This automatically adjusts the distance between registration marks, rounding down to the nearest 1 mm, 5 mm, or 10 mm.
  • Page 65 Setting the Registration-mark Origin Point If the registration-mark origin point is not set, it will be positioned as shown in the figures below. This func- tion should be set when it is required to move the origin point from this position. Registration-mark pattern 1 Registration-mark pattern 2 New origin...
  • Page 66 Adjusting the Registration-mark Reading Sensor (1) This adjusts the position of the sensor for the reading of registration marks. The adjustment crosshairs are plotted after crosshairs already plotted have been read, and the difference between the two is input to adjust the position.
  • Page 67 Step Move the cursor to the digit to be entered using the keys, use the keys to increase or decrease the values (or display/don’t display “-” for the space to the right of “=”), and then press the (ENTER) key to confirm. If there is no offset, simply press the (ENTER) key.
  • Page 68 Step Press the (NEXT) or (PREV.) key until the following menu is displayed. M A R K A D J 2 S C A N Step Move the cutter pen to the position for plotting of the crosshairs using the , and (POSI- TION) keys, and press the...

  • Page 69: Clearing The Buffer Memory

    Clearing the Buffer Memory This function deletes the data sent to the cutting plotter. It is used to abort cutting while it is in progress. Step F E E D Press the (PAUSE) key to switch to PAUSE mode. A U T O P R E F E E D T A N G E N T I A L Step A U T O R E G .

  • Page 70: Aligning The Coordinate Axes

    Aligning the Coordinate Axes This function is used to compensate for any offset in the origin or angular deviation in the coordinate axes that occurs when a medium plotted in another plotter is loaded or when a previously plotted medium is reloaded.
  • Page 71 Step Use the , and (POSITION) keys to move the cutter pen to alignment point 2 (any point on the X-axis for the previously plotted medium). The coordinates displayed here indicate the distance from alignment point 1. P T 2 Step Press the (ENTER) key to calculate the X-axis angle of inclination and align the axes.

  • Page 72: Distance Adjustment

    Distance Adjustment This function corrects any deviation in the length of cut or the plotted line segments, which occurs depend- ing on the medium being used. The adjustment value for the deviation is specified as a percentage of the total distance. For example, a setting of 0.05% adjusts a distance of 2 m (2,000 mm) by +1 mm (2000 x 0.05% = 1 mm), to become 2,001 mm.
  • Page 73 Step Select “X” or “Y” using the key. Use the keys to increase or decrease the setting within the range of “-2.00%” to “+2.00%,” and then press the (ENTER) key to confirm. If the condition- setting area is set for TANGENTIAL mode, the TANGENTIAL-mode setting will be displayed. Press (ENTER) again.

  • Page 74: Setting The

    I N I T . D O W N F O R C E –The cutting plotter is mounted on its stand. L E N G T H U N I T –Graphtec-specified film is used with the stipulated set- ting conditions. Film: 3M plastic-backed film Setting conditions: Cutter speed, 30 cm/s max;...

  • Page 75: Setting The Cutting/Plotting Area

    4.10 Setting the Cutting/Plotting Area This function allows the area in which cutting/plotting will be performed to be specified, thereby preventing cutting/plotting outside the specified area. This function enables more efficient use of the film through the specification of uncut portions of a film that have already been cut, to avoid the previously cut areas. Note that setting of the cutting/plotting area also repositions the origin point in accordance with the movement of the cutting area.

  • Page 76: Expanding The Cutting/Plotting Area

    CHECKPOINT The following message is displayed if the lower-left and upper-right settings are not separated by a distance of at least 5 mm. If this message appears, reset the lower- left and upper-right positions. W R O N G P L O T A R E A 4.11 Expanding the Cutting/Plotting Area This function allows the width of the cutting/plotting area to be extended by 9.5 mm on both sides, for a total increase of 19 mm, enabling cutting to be performed up to the area in which the pinch rollers are posi-...

  • Page 77: Rotating The Coordinate Axes

    4.12 Rotating the Coordinate Axes This function allows the cutting/plotting origin and coordinate axes to be rotated as shown below. New origin When axis-coordinate rotation is “on” When axis- coordinate rotation is “off” Origin Step F E E D Press the (PAUSE) key to switch to PAUSE mode.

  • Page 78: Cutting/Plotting Using The Buffer Memory

    4.13 Cutting/Plotting Using the Buffer Memory (COPY Function) This function is used to make duplicate copies of cutting or plotting data that has been sent from the com- puter and is retained in the cutting plotter’s internal memory. copy 6th copy copy 5th copy copy...
  • Page 79 If the data to be copied does not fit within the cutting/plotting area, the following message is displayed in step 5. C A N N O T C O P Y Use the , and (POSITION) keys to change the initial copying position or load a medium with an area of sufficient size to fit the copied data.

  • Page 80: Sorting Settings

    4.14 Sorting Settings This function sorts and cuts or plots the cutting/plotting data stored in the buffer memory to minimize the amount of medium feed required. This is useful for data requiring a large number of movements on the drawing with the pen raised. If the data received has been sorted using the application software, sorting the data using the cutting plotter may require additional time.

  • Page 81: Interface Settings

    4.15 Interface Settings The interface conditions must be set if the RS-232C serial interface is used, to ensure that the data-trans- fer rate (baud rate), data length, and parity settings for the cutting plotter match those set in the application software or computer operating system.

  • Page 82: Setting The Format Of Data To Be Received

    Before data is sent from the computer, the format (command mode) of data sent by the application soft- ware must be checked. The cutting plotter accepts two data formats (command modes): GP-GL (Graphtec) and HP-GL commands. Set the command mode to suit the application used.

  • Page 83: Setting The Origin Point

    Step Press the (ENTER) key to display the step-size setting menu. S T E P S I Z E 0 . 1 0 0 m m Step Use the keys to select “0.100 mm,” “0.050 mm,” “0.025 mm,” or “0.010 mm,” and then press (ENTER) key to confirm.

  • Page 84: Blade Wear Detection

    4.17 Blade Wear Detection (When Blade Wear Setup is On) This function calculates the total cutting distance of the cutter blade to indicate when it requires replace- ment. This should be used purely as a guide, as the actual cutter-blade wear will vary depending on the material cut and the cutting conditions (e.g., force) used.

  • Page 85: Setting Wear-Rate Groups

    ISetting Wear-Rate Groups F E E D This registers setting areas in groups. A U T O P R E F E E D Step T A N G E N T I A L Press the (PAUSE) key to switch to PAUSE mode. A U T O R E G .

  • Page 86: Setting Wear-Rate Factors

    I Setting Wear-Rate Factors This sets factors corresponding to the differences in wear rates due to different materials and cutting con- ditions. Step Press the (PAUSE) key to switch to PAUSE mode. Step Press the (NEXT) or (PREV.) key until the following menu is displayed. B L A D E W E A R S E T U P Step Press the...
  • Page 87 Step Press the (ENTER) key to display the wear-rate setting submenu, and then press the (NEXT) or (PREV.) key until the following menu is displayed. C L E A R G R O U P Step Press the (ENTER) key to display the wear-rate clear menu. C L E A R G R O U P 1 <...

  • Page 88: Raising And Lowering The Pen

    4.18 Raising and Lowering the Pen This function raises and lowers the pen. Step F E E D Press the (PAUSE) key to switch to PAUSE mode. A U T O P R E F E E D T A N G E N T I A L Step A U T O R E G .

  • Page 89: Test Mode

    4.19 TEST Mode The cutting plotter has four test modes: “Condition print (COND. PAT.)” for the printing of setting details, “Self-test” for checking accuracy, “Dump mode” for checking data transfers from the computer, and “Cutting demo (CUT. DEMO)” for the cutting of a demo pattern. These should be used to check the vari- ous settings and to check for problems.

  • Page 90: Self-Test-Pattern Printing

    I Self-Test-Pattern Printing This function prints out a self-test pattern to check the accuracy of the cutting plotter. Step Mount a plotting pen in the pen carriage, and set the conditions to suit the pen used (e.g., force, pen speed settings).

  • Page 91: Cutting Demo

    Step Press the (PAUSE) key to switch to PAUSE mode. Step Press the (NEXT) or (PREV.) key until the following menu is displayed. T E S T M O D E Step Press the (ENTER) key to display the test-mode submenu, and press the (NEXT) or (PREV.) key until the following menu is displayed.
  • Page 92 Step Press the (NEXT) or (PREV.) key until the following menu is displayed. T E S T M O D E Step Press the (ENTER) key to display the test-mode submenu, and press the (NEXT) or (PREV.) key until the following menu is displayed. C U T D E M O Step Press the...

  • Page 93: Setting The Pen Up Speed

    C O P Y (ENTER) key to confirm. S O R T CE3000-40: “AUTO” “10” “20” “30” “40” cm/s CE3000-60/120: “AUTO” “10” “20” “30” “60” cm/s R S - 2 3 2 C...

  • Page 94: Setting The Offset Force

    Use the keys to select the value to be set, and then press the C O P Y (ENTER) key to confirm. S O R T CE3000-40/60: “1” to “31” CE3000-120: “1” to “38” R S - 2 3 2 C...

  • Page 95: Setting The Offset Angle

    4.22 Setting the OFFSET ANGLE This function sets the reference value used to adjust the cutter-blade offset angle to correspond to the dis- placement of the traveling angle as defined by the coordinate movement data received. The cutter blade is controlled above the angle specified.

  • Page 96: Setting The Step Pass

    4.23 Setting the STEP PASS Reducing this setting increases image quality by enabling smooth cutter-blade tip control when arcs are cut. The STEP PASS setting specified is used as the unit for blade tip control, with blade tip control omitted for any data below the STEP PASS setting.

  • Page 97: Setting The Initial Down Force

    4.24 Setting the Initial Down Force The initial down-force setting is useful when TANGENTIAL mode is selected (for the cutting of thick media). With thick film, additional time is required for the cutter blade to penetrate the film fully, even when the nec- essary cutting force is applied.

  • Page 98: Setting The Length Unit

    4.25 Setting the LENGTH UNIT This function specifies the units for coordinates displayed in millimeters or inches. Step F E E D Press the (PAUSE) key to switch to PAUSE mode. A U T O P R E F E E D T A N G E N T I A L Step A U T O R E G .

  • Page 99: Setting And Using The Special Functions

    Setting and Using the Special Functions Description of Special Functions A ........5-2 Setting Special Functions A ...........5-4 Description of Special Functions B ........5-4 Setting Special Functions B ...........5-5...

  • Page 100: Description Of Special Functions A

    Description of Special Functions A The cutting plotter is provided with the special functions described below. These functions are specified only in special situations, and are not normally used. I Enabling/Disabling the “:” and “;” Commands (when the COMMAND setting is GP-GL) This function enables or disables the “:”...

  • Page 101: Enabling/Disabling Pen Up Move

    I Enabling/Disabling PEN UP MOVE This function sets whether the pen will travel to each point specified or only from the initially specified point to the last specified point when consecutive commands are received specifying pen movement while it is raised.

  • Page 102: Setting Special Functions A

    Setting Special Functions A Step Turn on the cutting plotter while holding down the key. The menus for setting the special functions are displayed. In GP-GL command mode In HP-GL command mode " : " , " ; " E N A B L E D M O D E L 7 5 5 0 "...

  • Page 103: Setting Special Functions B

    Setting Special Functions B Step Turn the cutting plotter on while holding down the (ENTER) and (ORIGIN) key simultaneously. The special functions B setting menu is displayed. D I S P L A Y E N G L I S H Step Use the keys to select the desired display language, and then press the...

  • Page 104: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING The Cutting Plotter Does Not Operate When Turned On ......................6-2 The Cutting Plotter Does Not Operate Correctly .....6-2 The Cutting Results Are Unsatisfactory ......6-3 An Error Message Was Displayed .........6-4...

  • Page 105: The Cutting Plotter Does Not Operate Correctly

    AC line inlet and the electrical outlet. The STATUS lamp on the The cutting plotter is defective. Contact your sales representative or control panel lights up, but nearest Graphtec dealer. nothing appears on the dis- play panel. The Cutting Plotter Does Not Operate Correctly Symptom...

  • Page 106: The Cutting Results Are Unsatisfactory

    The Cutting Results Are Unsatisfactory Symptom Cause Solution The cut corners are too The cutter offset does not match Adjust the cutter offset value. rounded or too pointed. the blade type used. Corners are rounded: Increase the value. Corners are pointed: Reduce the value. The medium curls up at the The blade offset angle is too small.

  • Page 107: An Error Message Was Displayed

    Scraps of the medium in the moving parts are impeding operation. If this problem occurs frequently, contact your sales representative or nearest Graphtec dealer. SPEED ERROR is displayed. The pen carriage was subjected to external pres- Turn the cutting plotter off The POWER lamp flickers.

  • Page 108: Error Messages In Gp-Gl Command Mode

    Error messages in GP-GL command mode Error message Cause Solution GP-GL ERROR 1 An unrecognizable command was received. Noise was received when the computer was turned Press the ENTER key to cancel the error. The software command settings for controlling the Set the software command settings cutting plotter have been changed.

  • Page 109: Error Messages In Hp-Gl Command Mode

    Error messages in HP-GL command mode Error message Cause Solution HP-GL ERROR 1 An unrecognizable command was received. Noise was received when the computer was turned Press the ENTER key to cancel the error. The software command settings for controlling the Set the software command settings cutting plotter have been changed.

  • Page 110: Appendix

    APPENDIX APPENDIX Appendix A Main Specifications ..........A-2 Appendix B Options and Supplies ..........A-3 Appendix C External Dimensions ..........A-4 Appendix D Menu Tree ..............A-6...

  • Page 111: Appendix A Main Specifications

    1,487 x 656 x 1188 mm Weight 9.4 kg 11.2 kg 39.1 kg *1: Varies depending on the type of Graphtec-authorized film and the cutting conditions *2: HP-GL is a registered trademark of Hewlett-Packard Company. *3: Including the stand A – 2...

  • Page 112: Appendix B Options And Supplies

    Appendix B Options and Supplies I Options Designation Part No. Description Stand ST0045 Stand for CE3000-60 Basket PG0016 Basket for CE3000-60 PG0007 Basket for CE3000-120 Loupe PHP-61LOUPE Loupe with 6x magnification I Supplies Designation Part No. Description Cutter holder PHP32-CB09N 1 holder for the 0.9-mm-diameter supersteel blade PHP32-CB15N 1 holder for the 1.5-mm-diameter supersteel blade...

  • Page 113: Appendix C External Dimensions

    Appendix C External Dimensions I CE3000-40 Units: mm Dimensional accuracy: ±5 mm I CE3000-60 Units: mm Dimensional accuracy: ±5 mm A – 4...
  • Page 114 I CE3000-60 (When mounted on optional stand) Units: mm Dimensional accuracy: ±5 mm I CE3000-120 1487 Units: mm Dimensional accuracy: ±5 mm A – 5...

  • Page 115: Appendix D Menu Tree

    Appendix D Menu Tree F E E D A U T O P R E F E E D The Registration Mark Sensor function is an option. T A N G E N T I A L M A R K M O D E A U T O R E G .
  • Page 116 Connecting to your computer......2-2 Loading the roll medium ........2-6 Control panel........... 1-6 Loading the Roll Medium on the Roll-Medium Cutter blade (CB09UA) ........1-2 Trays (CE3000-40/60) ........2-4 Cutter plunger ..........1-2 Cutter-pen construction......... 2-12 Cutting demo..........4-41 Main specifications ......... A-2 Cutting mat..........
  • Page 117 Moving the pen while raised or lowered in response to the “W” command (when the Self-test-pattern printing ........4-40 COMMAND setting is GP-GL) ..... 5-2 Serial (RS-232C) interface connector..1-3, 1-4 Setting FORCE ..........3-7 Setting OFFSET ..........3-7 NEXT .............. 1-6 SETTING PRIORITY ........5-2 Setting QUALITY ..........3-8 Setting special functions ......
  • Page 118 Test cutting ........... 3-12 TEST mode........... 4-39 The cutting plotter does not operate correctly ............6-2 The cutting plotter does not operate when turned On ............. 6-2 The cutting results are unsatisfactory ..... 6-3 The initial down force ........4-47 Troubleshooting ..........
  • Page 119 The specifications, etc., in this manual are subject to change without notice. CE3000-UM-151 February 27, 2003 1st edition-01 GRAPHTEC CORPORATION...

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