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  • Page 1 Puma III Series User Manual http://www.GCCworld.com V.22 2016 Dec.
  • Page 2 NOTICE GCC reserves the right to modify the information contained in this user manual at any time without prior notice; un-authorized modification, copying distribution or display is prohibited. All comments, queries or suggestions concerning this manual please consult with your local dealer. V.22 2016 Dec.

  • Page 3: Important Information

    Puma III User Manual Important Information Thanks for your purchase of GCC Puma III Cutting Plotter. For your safety and to optimize the performance of the Puma III, please read the user manual completely and keep it in a correct location. PRECAUTIONS IN USE ...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    1.4.4 The Left-hand Side 1.4.5 The Right-hand Side 2. Installation Precaution Stand & Flexible Media Support System (for P3-132) USB Cable Tie and Saddle Desktop Flexible Media Support System (for P3-60 only) Blade Installation 2-10 Cable Connections 2-13 2.6.1 USB Interface 2-13 2.6.1.1 Connecting your GCC cutter...
  • Page 5 Puma III User Manual Reference Parameter setting for different materials 4-11 5. Automatic-Aligning System Introduction AAS Contour Cutting System 5.2.1 Notice for Registration Marks 5.2.2 AAS II on Puma III Printer Test Registration Mark Offset Range Contour Cutting Tips for AAS 6.

  • Page 6: General Information

    The package of the Puma III model contents the items listed below, please check carefully. If you find any item missing, please consult your local dealer for further assistance. 1. Cutting Plotter 2. Stand Set ( for P3-132S only, optional for P3-60)  2 piece of T-shape stand ...

  • Page 7: Product Features

    Puma III User Manual 4. Accessories  1 piece of User’s Compact Disk  1 piece of AC power Cord  1 pieces of data cable (USB cable: 3m) 1 set of Blade Holder Assembly (Installed in tool carriage of the cutting ...

  • Page 8: Appearance Of Puma

    Puma III User Manual Appearance of Puma III 1.4.1 The Front View (Figure 1-1) Grid Drums Tool Carriage move the media back and performs the forth during operation. cutting with the Control Panel installed blade or 14 buttons and 1 Slicer Groove pen with AAS LED and 1 LCM...

  • Page 9: The Back View

    Puma III User Manual 1.4.2 The Back View (Figure 1-2) Pinch Rollers hold the media during cutting. Lever raises or lowers the pinch rollers. Figure 1-2 General Information...

  • Page 10: The Whole View

    Puma III User Manual 1.4.3 The Whole View (Figure 1-3) **Stand for Puma III 60 is an optional item. **Stand for Puma III 132S is a standard item. Roll Holder – holds and supplies the roll media for cutting. Roll Holder Guide Bushes serve to –...

  • Page 11: The Left-Hand Side

    Puma III User Manual 1.4.4 The Left-hand Side (Figure 1-4) Power Switch – On when switches to [I]; Off to [O] Fuse – 3 Amp. AC Power Connector Figure 1-4 1.4.5 The Right-hand Side (Figure 1-5) Serial Interface Connector (RS232C) used to connect the cutting plotter to a computer through a serial interface cable.

  • Page 12: Installation

    Puma III User Manual Chapter 2 Installation Precaution Notice 1  Carefully handle the cutter to prevent any injuries.  Make sure the power switch is off before installing the cutting plotter. Notice 2 A proper place for installation the cutting plotter Please select a proper location that meets the following conditions.

  • Page 13: Stand & Flexible Media Support System (For P3-132)

    Puma III User Manual Stand & Flexible Media Support System (for P3-132) Please follow procedure below to assemble stand and media support system. Step 1 Please examine supplied items in the accessory box of stand carton before you install: Stand is a optional item for Puma III-60, Item List： 2 piece of T-shape stand ...
  • Page 14 Puma III User Manual the holes and tighten them as Figure 2-2. Then the complete picture of stand will be like Figure 2-1. Step 4 Remove the cutting plotter from the carton. Position your stand under the plotter, on the bottom of the plotter, there is one hole on each side in the position corresponding to the locating pins, so the locating pins can be located into the holes.
  • Page 15 Puma III User Manual Step 5 Insert the roll holder support with the screws into the holes of the stand, and then tighten them up as shown in . You could decide roll holder support’s Figure 2-4 position by inserting into different holes. 4 screws Figure 2-4 Roll holder...
  • Page 16 Puma III User Manual Step 7 Lastly, the complete picture will be shown like below. ( Figure 2-6 Figure 2-6 Installation...

  • Page 17: Usb Cable Tie And Saddle

    Puma III User Manual USB Cable Tie and Saddle The USB cable tie and saddle assembly for the stands with Flexible Media Support System only. Step 1 Insert the cable tie into the upper hole of cable saddle from bottom to top. This side up Step 2 Place the USB cable into the cable tie and tighten the cable tie.
  • Page 18 Puma III User Manual Untied way: pull out the cable tie pull up the pin release the cable tie. Pull out the cable tie Pull up the pin Release the cable tie Installation...

  • Page 19: Desktop Flexible Media Support System (For P3-60 Only)

    Puma III User Manual Desktop Flexible Media Support System (for P3-60 only) Step 1 Check three spacer supports on the back of the machine. Step 2 Insert the left and right roll holder base into the spacer supports on the left and right side when 2 inches roll media is used.
  • Page 20 Puma III User Manual Step 3 Press the roll holder base and the installation is complete. Note: Insert the left roll holder base into the middle spacer support and right roll holder base into the right one when 1 inches roll media is used. Installation...

  • Page 21: Blade Installation

    Puma III User Manual 2.5 Blade Installation ! Caution Do not touch the tip of the blade by your fingers. ! Notice The blade is a consumable item, which will affect the cutting quality significantly. Please replace with a new blade when having the following situations: 1.
  • Page 22 Puma III User Manual Step 1 Install blade. (Figure 2-12) Figure 2-12 Step 2 Push the blade to the bottom of the blade holder. (Figure 2-13) Figure 2-13 Step 3 Adjust the blade tip to suitable length by rotating “Blade tip adjustment screw”...
  • Page 23 Puma III User Manual Step 4 Insert the blade holder into tool carriage. Please note the outward ring of the holder must put into the groove of carriage firmly (Figure 2-15) and lock the grip. (Figure 2-16) Figure 2-15 Figure 2-16 Step 5 Reverse steps mentioned above to remove the blade holder.

  • Page 24: Cable Connections

    Puma III User Manual 2.6 Cable Connections Puma III communicates with a computer through USB (Universal Serial Bus), or Serial port (RS-232C). This chapter shows you how to connect the cutting plotter to a host computer and how to set up the computer/cutting plotter interconnection.

  • Page 25: Connecting Your Gcc Cutter

    Puma III User Manual 2.6.1.1 Connecting your GCC cutter 1. Turn on the machine. 2. Connect the USB connector to the machine and then USB driver will installed automatically. It will take a few minutes to find the device. Please DO NOT disconnect the USB cable until the installation has completed.
  • Page 26 Puma III User Manual Step 3 Click “Next” to start the driver installation. Step 4 If you were Windows 7and above, please click on the red words to instruct you how to disable Windows Update to allow success driver installation. And then click OK to next step. Step 5 Please make sure the cutting plotter is powered on and connected to theUSB device, and then click OK to next step.
  • Page 27 Puma III User Manual Step 7 The installation will take a few minutes to complete and you will see a message below and click on “OK” upon completion. Enjoy your GCC cutter! Step 8 If you want to install AASII VBA on CorelDRAW and Adobe Illusatrator, exit CorelDRAW and Adobe Illusatrator program, and then click on“Install.”...
  • Page 28 Puma III User Manual (2) If the user selects yes, a second copy of the driver will be installed. (3) For users who have upgraded Adobe Illustrator or CorelDRAW, please go to the AAS Installer page in the Printer Properties window and click “Install”...

  • Page 29: Driver Un-Installation

    Puma III User Manual 2.6.1.3 Driver Un-installation You have to remove previous version driver installed on your PC system completely before you can install the latest version successfully. Please refer to below steps. Step 1 Go to Control Panel\Hardware and Sound\Devices and Printers window.
  • Page 30 Puma III User Manual Step 3 Select “Driver” page Step 4 Select the model and click on “Remove”. Installation 2-19...
  • Page 31 Puma III User Manual Step 5 Select “Remove driver and driver package” and click OK. Step 6 Click Yes and then click “Delete” and “OK,” and the driver installed on PC is completely removed. Installation 2-20...

  • Page 32: Interface

    Puma III User Manual 2.6.2 RS-232 Interface  Connecting to the RS-232 (Serial) Port 1. For IBM PC, PS/2 users or compatibles, connect the RS-232C cable to the serial connector of the assigned serial port (COM1 or COM2) of your host computer.

  • Page 33: Printer Sever Shared Setting

    Puma III User Manual 2.6.4 Printer Sever Shared Setting In “A-PC”, set the printer driver as a shared printer, then use B-PC to connect A-PC’s printer driver via Intranet. A-PC B-PC Intranet USB or COM Step 1 Set A-PC’s printer driver as a shared printer (Right-click on printer icon, choose “Printer properties”.
  • Page 34 Puma III User Manual Step 2 Click “Advanced” tab, then choose “Print directly to the printer” option. Installation 2-23...
  • Page 35 Puma III User Manual Step 3 Send a job from A-PC to the machine to check if A-PC is connected to the machine. Try to send a job to check if the port is working. Step 4 Activate A-PC’s Printer Driver from B-PC’s Network. Step 5 Right-click on the printer icon, and select “Connect”...

  • Page 36: Software Installation

    Puma III User Manual 2.7 Software Installation 2.7.1 GreatCut Installation Step 1 Click GreatCut Registration in installation DVD to go http://gccvoucher.eurosystems.lu/, and then enter your voucher code provided when purchasing GreatCut and click “Go on!” Step 2 Click “Request” to go to registration page. Step 3 Fill in the required information and click “Request license code.”...
  • Page 37 Puma III User Manual Step 4 The registration is completed; you should receive two emails, one is registration confirmation with activation link and another is your license data with .ecf file. Step 5 Check your email to see if you receive the activation link and click the link that will direct you the link for GreatCut download.
  • Page 38 Puma III User Manual Step 6 Or click “Install GreatCut” in installation DVD. Step 7 Select a destination folder. Step 8 Select Typical and click Next. Note: You may select custom setup to install additional drivers. Installation 2-27...
  • Page 39 Puma III User Manual Step 9 Select the folder and click Next. Default program folder in the start menu is GCC\GreatCut 3. Step 10 GreatCut is installing. Step 11 Click Finish to complete installation. Installation 2-28...
  • Page 40 Puma III User Manual Step 12 Before you launch GreatCut, open the .ecf attached to the license data email to install your license data to GreatCut so that you don’t need to fill in your information again. Installation 2-29...
  • Page 41 Puma III User Manual Step 13 If the license do not install successfully, you will need to fill in your license data manually. You can find the details of your license data from the email. Step 14 GreatCut is ready to use now. Installation 2-30...

  • Page 42: Sure Cuts A Lot Installation

    Puma III User Manual 2.7.2 Sure Cuts A Lot Installation (Optional Item) 2.7.2.1 Auto Installation Step 1 Put your installation DVD into your CD-ROM to start the installation. The software is compatible with Windows 7 and above and Macintosh OSX 10.6 and above.
  • Page 43 Puma III User Manual Step 5 Use the default folder (suggested) or select a folder you want to install the Sure Cuts A Lot and press “Next.” Step 6 Tick “Create a desktop icon” if you want to create a shortcut on your desktop, and tick “Associated scut4 extension”...
  • Page 44 Puma III User Manual Step 7 Don’t tick “Install USB Driver” and tick “Launch Sure Cuts A Lot,” and then press “Finish” to compete installation. Step 8 Run Sure Cuts A Lot. Step 9 Press “Activate…”to activate Sure Cuts A Lot. Please make sure it is connected to the internet.
  • Page 45 Puma III User Manual Step 11 Sure Cuts A Lot is ready to use. Note  If you use a trial version to output graphics, meaning you do not enter the software key to activate the Sure Cuts A Lot mentioned above, there will be two extra lines cut through the design, therefore, make sure the Sure Cuts A Lot software is activated before implementing cutting jobs.

  • Page 46: Manually Activate Software

    Puma III User Manual 2.7.2.2 Manually Activate Software If the computer connected to cutter doesn’t have internet connection to accomplish above software activation process, you can use “Activate manually” function alternatively to enter the “Activation Code” to start the usage of Sure Cuts A Lot.

  • Page 47: Re-Install Sure Cuts A Lot Software

    Puma III User Manual Step 4 Copy and paste the activation code back into the activation dialog box of Sure Cuts A Lot program and hit ok. 2.7.2.3 Re-install Sure Cuts A Lot Software If you change a new computer, you may need to deactivate your Sure Cuts A Lot software and re-install it on your new device.
  • Page 48 Puma III User Manual Installation 2-37...

  • Page 49: The Control Panel

    Puma III User Manual Chapter 3 The Control Panel This chapter describes the button operations with the LCM menu flowcharts of Puma III. When the cutting plotter is ready for use as described in Chapter 1 & 2, all functions are under default parameters.

  • Page 50: Menu In On-Line Mode

    Puma III User Manual Menu in On-line Mode Power On Puma III in processing GCC Cutter LCM Version- - - Puma III Firmware: Copyright: Place Media And Then Lower Down The Lever Roll Edge Single to select Sizing Media Width Lever Up To Abort Sizing Media Length Lever Up To Abort...

  • Page 51: Menu In Off-Line Mode

    Puma III User Manual Menu in Off-line Mode Press [ON/OFF LINE] to switch to the offline mode Offline For System Setup Force: 80 gf [ FORCE] 5~400 with an increment of 5(gram force) OK:ENTER Offset: 0.275 mm [ OFFSET ] 0.000~1.000 with an increment of 0.025(mm) OK:ENTER Clear Data Memory...
  • Page 52 Puma III User Manual Offline For System Setup 1S:51 F:80 O:0.275 M Select: OK:ENTER Set Smoothing Cut Select: OK:ENTER OverCut: 0.00mm OverCut:0.00-1.00mm with an Select: OK:ENTER increment of 0.05mm Set Tangential Mode Select: OK:ENTER [TOOL SELECT ] Panel Setup Select: OK:ENTER Restore default Select:...

  • Page 53: Menu Items

    Puma III User Manual Menu Items Below describes the functions of menu items Menu or Key Function Setting Default --- Media sizing --- Roll To measure media width. Maximum Tracking 150 meters Edge To measure media width and pull the media back till the front Maximum Tracking paper sensor open.
  • Page 54 Puma III User Manual Square Cut To perform a cutting test at present blade position. For more information, please refer to “4.3 Adjusting the Cutting Force and Offset” to adjust blade force and cutting speed. To repeat AAS jobs automatically without having to operate Repeat AAS on the computer side.
  • Page 55 Puma III User Manual parameters includes Speed, Force, Offset, Up Speed, Quality and Scaling though the latter three will not be displayed in this section. To adjust or check individual parameters, go back to the responding keys on the panel and press “Enter” to confirm.
  • Page 56 Puma III User Manual 9600, e, 7, 1, p 9600pbs, 7 Bits with EVEN Parity 9600, n, 8, 1, p 9600pbs, 8 Bits with NO Parity 9600, o, 8, 1, p 9600pbs, 8 Bits with ODD Parity 9600, e, 8, 1, p 9600pbs, 8 Bits with EVEN Parity 19200, n, 7, 1, p 19200pbs, 7 Bits with NO Parity...

  • Page 57: Operation

    Puma III User Manual Chapter 4 Operation Media Loading 4.1.1 Loading the Sheet Media To load the media properly, please follow the procedures listed below: Pull the lever upward to raise the pinch rollers. (Figure 4-1) Figure 4-1 Load your media on the platen and slide it under the pinch rollers from either the front side or the backside.
  • Page 58 Puma III User Manual White Marks Figure 4-2 Push the lever downward to lower down the pinch rollers. Turn on the power; the machine will be initialized. Then follow the instruction of LCM to measure the size of the media. Note: Move the pinch roller by applying force at the rear portion of the pinch roller support.

  • Page 59: Loading The Roll Media

    Puma III User Manual 4.1.2 Loading the Roll Media Step 1 Firstly, put the roll media guide bushes on two roll holders. (Figure 4-4) Figure 4-4 Step 2 Option A (Use the media flange) Insert a roll media flange at the end of each roll media and tighten the thumbscrew until the roll media is firmly gripped.
  • Page 60 Puma III User Manual Option B Insert the two roll holders into the roll media support set, and then place the roll media directly between the two roll holders. (Figure 4-7) Figure 4-7 Step 3 Load the media on the platen. After loading the roll media, flatten the media on the platen and hold the front edge of the roll media firmly (Figure 4-8) Figure 4-8 Operation...
  • Page 61 Puma III User Manual Step 4 Then turn the roll downward to make an equal tension across the media. (Figure 4-9) Figure 4-9 Step 5 Move the pinch rollers to the precise location and be careful that the pinch rollers must be positioned above the grid drums.

  • Page 62: Tracking Performance

    Puma III User Manual Tracking Performance In order to achieve the best tracking performance for a long plot, please leave the margin of 0.5mm~25mm in the left and right edges of the media.(Figure 4-11) 0.5mm-25mm 0.5mm-25 mm Pinch roller Pinch roller Figure 4-11 Cutting Force and Offset Adjustment Before sending your designs from computer to Puma III for cutting, please make “Cut Test”...
  • Page 63 Puma III User Manual Step 4 If the pattern appears to be BB or CC layout (see Figure 4-12), press [OFFSET KEY] to adjust the offset value until AA pattern is shown. S q u a r e C u t S e l e c t : E n t e r Press...

  • Page 64: When Completing The Cutting Job

    Puma III User Manual When Completing the Cutting Job After completing the cutting job, raise the sheet-loading lever, and then remove the material. You can also cut off the finished job by the Safe Blade (a standard accessory) along the knife guide.
  • Page 65 Puma III User Manual • LOAD: This function allows you to load previously saved print driver parameters. • ORIGINAL: This function will load the print driver’s original factory parameter settings. • SAVE TO DEFAULT: This function allows you to save your current print driver parameters as the default startup settings.
  • Page 66 Puma III User Manual To activate the Die Cut function, go to “Option”, tick “Die Cut”, and enter the amount you wish for the “Length” and “Force” of both Die Cut and Kiss Cut, then click “OK” (see figure 3). Note: The length setting for the cutting line of Die Cut is in the...

  • Page 67: Reference Parameter Setting For Different Materials

    Puma III User Manual 4.6 Reference Parameter setting for different materials The following reference parameter is used on GCC verified materials shown in the table. Material Wall stickers Magnets Personalized stickers Window decoration Blade green Blade tip length (mm) 0.28 0.25 Force (g) Speed (cm/sec)

  • Page 68: Automatic-Aligning System

    Puma III User Manual Chapter 5 Automatic-Aligning System Please note that this chapter is only an instruction to AASII; for step-by-step instructions, please refer to the following chapters: 08_A-3 CorelDraw Plug-In, 08_A-4 Illustrator Plug-In, 08_A-5 GreatCut Plug-In. Introduction The Puma III series cutting plotters feature a standard Automatic-Aligning System (AAS II) to guarantee precise contour cutting quality by detecting the registration marks printed around the graphic.

  • Page 69: Aas Contour Cutting System

    Puma III User Manual AAS Contour Cutting System The AAS system has one calibration procedures to ensure maximum accuracy of AAS operation. To operate the AAS you need to learn about the method of media feeding firstly. (Refer to 4.1 Media Loading.) 5.2.1 Notice for Registration Marks The first registration mark is designed to be different in order to identify the origin for AAS auto-detection.

  • Page 70: Aas Ii On Puma

    Puma III User Manual 5.2.2 AAS II on Puma III There are three types of AAS II mark patterns: 4-Point Positioning, Segmental Positioning, and Multiple Copies. Note that before print out your designs by inkjet printers, the registration marks have to be created on your graphic designs by cutting software like SignPal or GCC CorelDraw plug-in.

  • Page 71: Printer Test

    Puma III User Manual 3. Multiple Copies The function is used to duplicate images to let you cut quantities of images at a time.The AAS II sensor will automatically scan registration marks for each individual image to ensure the contour cutting precision. Command: Esc.D3;(XCopies);(YCopies);(Space): ...
  • Page 72 Puma III User Manual the cutting plotter) ■ When the actual cutting line and the printed line need to be changed towards the direction of origin mark, then simply add the negative value of the offset. If the direction is from the opposite of the origin mark, then enter positive values for the offset (see the following figures).

  • Page 73: Registration Mark Offset Range

    Puma III User Manual Registration Mark Offset Range Please correctly load your media (refer to the alignment ruler on the platen) to make sure the registration marks are successfully detected. Deviation exceeds the range below will lead to detection failure. Contour Cutting For accurate contour cutting with AAS function, please proceed the following steps: Step 1...
  • Page 74 Puma III User Manual Step 2 Placing the Registration Marks  The AAS Layout Instruction: * Auto-detection function on the 1 mark covers the grey area Suggested 30mm margin on both left and right sides of media sheet.  Suggested 20~30mm margin on top of media sheet, and at least 50mm margin on ...

  • Page 75: Tips For Aas

    Puma III User Manual Step 4 Load the printout onto cutter ■ The Origin Mark is is different from the rest registration marks. Please make sure the media is fed with correct direction. Step 5 Cut the Contour ■ Send out the command from software to perform the contour cutting job. Tips for AAS For getting better results of contour cutting, there are some tips below for your reference.

  • Page 76: Basic Maintenance

    Puma III User Manual Chapter 6 Basic Maintenance This chapter explains the basic maintenance (i.e. cleaning the cutting plotter) required for the cutting plotter. Except for the below mentioned, all other maintenance must be performed by a qualified service technician. 6.1 Cleaning the Cutting Plotter In order to keep the cutting plotter under good condition and best performance, you need to clean the machine properly and regularly.

  • Page 77: Cleaning The Grid Drum

    Puma III User Manual 6.2 Cleaning the Grid Drum  Turn off the cutting plotter, and move the tool carriage away from the area needed to be cleaned.  Raise the pinch rollers and move them away from the grid drum for cleaning.

  • Page 78: Trouble Shooting

    Puma III User Manual Chapter 7 Trouble Shooting This chapter is to help you correct some common problems you may come across. Prior to getting into the details of this chapter, please be sure that your application environment is compatible with the cutting plotter. Note: Before having your cutting plotter serviced, please make sure that the malfunction is in your cutting...

  • Page 79: Operational Problems

    Puma III User Manual 7.2 Operational Problems Some mechanical problems or failure during operation will cause some problems. The error messages shown on the LCM present the problem first, and followed by recommended actions. If the problem still exists after the recommended actions have been done, have your cutting plotter serviced.

  • Page 80: Communication Problems

    Puma III User Manual 7.3 Cutting Plotter/Computer Communication Problems The messages showed below present problems in relation to cutting plotter/computer communication. Is the connection cable Communication Error connected to the cutting plotter Setup: MISC. key and computer properly? Has the interface setting Refer to Chapter 2- been done correctly? Connecting your cutting...

  • Page 81: Software Problems

    Puma III User Manual 7.4 Software Problems Check the following first: Does your software package indicate that it will work with your computer and cutting plotter? Does your software support HP-GL and HP-GL/2 drivers? (* check the configuration settings of your software.) Does the cutting plotter interface Most well known cutting softwares match the requirements of your...

  • Page 82: Cutting Quality Problems

    Puma III User Manual 7.5 Cutting Quality Problems Note: The daily maintenance of your cutting plotter is very important. Be sure to clean up the grid drum and pinch rollers regularly for better cutting accuracy and output quality. Is the blade installed correctly and the blade holder fastened securely? Refer to Chapter 2.3 Is the blade dull...
  • Page 83 Puma III User Manual Puma III Specification Model Name/No. P3-60 P3-132S Operational Method Roller-Type Max. Cutting Width 600 mm (23.6 in) 1300 mm (51.18 in) Max. Cutting Length 50 m(164 ft) Max. Media Loading Width 719 mm (28.3 in) 1470 mm (57.87 in) Min.
  • Page 84 Puma III User Manual  The above listed specification values are effective only when operated with media certified by GCC. Puma III Specification...

  • Page 85: Blade Specification

    Puma III User Manual Blade Specification For cutting thick fluorescent and reflective vinyl. Also for cutting detailed work in standard vinyl. 20200159G The blade is 45° with Red Cap (5-unit package), 0.25 mm offset, and 2 mm blade diameter. For cutting reflective vinyl, cardboard, sandblast, flock, and stencil sharp edge.
  • Page 86 Puma III User Manual About the Tool A generic term referring to the blade that cuts the sheet, the pen that does plotting, and the LED bombsight (option) used for pointing to the reference point. OFFSET is the distance that the blade tip is displaced from the centerline of the blade. Blade Central line Blade tip...

  • Page 87: Coreldraw Plug-In Instruction

    Puma III User Manual CorelDRAW Plug-In Instruction AASII VBA Installer is applicable for CorelDRAW Version 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18 Installation Please refer to Step 8 in Chapter 2.7.1.2 Driver Installation to install AAS plug-in for CorelDRAW. Run CorelDRAW AAS Plug-in Step 1 Run CorelDRAW to edit your graphics and select all images at once when you wish to plot.
  • Page 88 Puma III User Manual Step 3 Click on “Apply” and select whether you would like to add the registration marks by page size or by object. Step 4 Now you can print out the image file with registration marks. Note: “Add Registration Mark by Object” will be the default selection if you click on the image whereas “Add Registration Mark by page size”...
  • Page 89 Puma III User Manual Add Registration Mark by page size If you tick “Add Registration Mark by page size” as shown in the figure below and click “Apply”, your registration marks will be created automatically (please see Figure A3-1). Note: The length setting will be in the range of 5-25mm according to your page size.
  • Page 90 Puma III User Manual Workable area It allows users to edit and cut graphics in the area outside the registration marks when adding registration marks by page. For A4 size media sheet, the workable area is 2.5mm extended from the registration mark on left and right sides and 4.5mm extended from the registration mark on top side.
  • Page 91 Puma III User Manual Add Registration Mark by Object If you tick “Add Registration Mark by Object”, you will be offered three options of registration marks as shown below. 4-Point Positioning  Length: The length of marks  Range: 5mm~50mm ...
  • Page 92 Puma III User Manual 4-Point Positioning 4-Point Positioning  Length: The length of marks  Range: 5mm~50mm  Optimized Setting: 25mm  Thickness: The line thickness of marks  Range: 1mm~2mm  Optimized Setting: 1mm  Margin: The distance between marks and images ...
  • Page 93 Puma III User Manual Note: 1. To save your materials, in addition to amending object margins, you can also adjust the length of the registration marks (5mm minimum) when you apply 4-Point Positioning (see table 1 for suggestions based on different material sizes). The smaller the size is, the smaller the distance between the object and the registration marks is (see the figures below).
  • Page 94 Puma III User Manual Segmental Positioning For precise cutting quality, it is suggested to select “Segmental Positioning” when you are working on an extra long or large-sized image to increase cutting accuracy. Segmental Positioning  X Step: The distance of intermediate position on the X axis ...
  • Page 95 Puma III User Manual Multiple Copies It is suggested to select “Multiple Copies” when you would like to make several copies of one image on your material to increase cutting accuracy. Multiple Copies  No. of X Copies: The numbers of copies on X axis ...
  • Page 96 Puma III User Manual Contour cutting through CorelDraw Step 1 Position the paper with registration marks printed by your printer on the GCC cutter. Step 2 Select “FilesPrint”. Figure A3-13 Note: if you use CorelDraw X5 and later, you must follow the steps below. Step 1 Click the “color”...
  • Page 97 Puma III User Manual Step 2 Go to the “Layout” page and select Bottom left corner at “Reposition images to”. Figure A3-15 Step 3 Click “Print”. CorelDRAW Plug-In...

  • Page 98: Illustrator Plug-In Instruction

    Puma III User Manual Illustrator Plug-In Instruction AASII VBA Installer is applicable for Adobe Illustrator Version CS4, CS5, CS6, CC. Installation Please refer to Step 8 in Chapter 2.7.1.2 Driver Installation to install AAS plug-in for Adobe Illustrator. Printer Setting Step 1 Go to Control Panel, right click on the printer and select Printer Properties to open the Printer Properties page...
  • Page 99 Puma III User Manual Step 2 Go to the Advanced page and make sure the “Enable advanced printing features” box is unchecked. Illustrator Plug-In...
  • Page 100 Puma III User Manual User Instructions Step 1 Open Illustrator. Step 2 Edit your image and create a contour line (Note: you must have the line width set as 0.001mm). Contour line Step 3 Click on the image and apply the AAS function (FileScripts_AASII_Plug_In). Illustrator Plug-In...
  • Page 101 Puma III User Manual Step 4 Select the registration marks needed Step 5 Three types of registration marks are introduced here: 4-Point Positioning, Segmental Positioning and Multiple Copies. Note: The values entered in the “4-Point Positioning” section (length, thickness and margin) Step 6 Confirm the registration marks (the 4-Point Position mark is used as an illustration in the will still be applied when you tick “Segmental Positioning”...
  • Page 102 Puma III User Manual Step 6 Confirm the registration marks (the 4-Point Position mark is used as an illustration in the following steps). Step 7 Click on the blank area on the page and then click “Document Setup”. Illustrator Plug-In...
  • Page 103 Puma III User Manual Step 8 Hit “Edit Artboards”. Click on “Presets → Fit Artboard to Artwork bounds”. Step 9 Illustrator Plug-In...
  • Page 104 Puma III User Manual Step 10 Please move your mouse to the tool bar on the left when step 9 is finished and then click “Selection Tool”. Step 11 This will take you back to the edit mode. Illustrator Plug-In...
  • Page 105 Puma III User Manual Step 12 Print out the file with the contour line and the registration marks. Step 13 Place the printed file on the cutter, lower the pinch rollers and then position the carriage at the origin of the registration marks. Step 14 Send the file to the cutter.
  • Page 106 Puma III User Manual Step 15 Select the cutter model, position the object in the bottom left corner. Step 16 Your job is now completed. Illustrator Plug-In...
  • Page 107 Puma III User Manual Add Registration Mark by page size If you want to create registration mark by page size, select the object, go to “Scripts” under “File” and select “_AASII_Plug_In” Tick “Make by page size” and click “Apply” and the registration mark will be created on the 4 corners of the page automatically, sown as below.
  • Page 108 Puma III User Manual Workable area It allows users to edit and cut graphics in the area outside the registration marks when adding registration marks by page. For A4 size media sheet, the workable area is 2.5mm extended from the registration mark on left and right sides and 4.5mm extended from the registration mark on top side.
  • Page 109 Puma III User Manual Add Registration Mark by Object If you add registration mark by Object, you will be offered three options of registration marks. Firstly, select the graphic which you want to add registration mark on and go to “Scripts” under “File”...
  • Page 110 Puma III User Manual Three types of registration marks 4-Point Positioning 4-Point Positioning  Length: The length of marks  Range: 5mm~50mm  Optimized Setting: 25mm  Thickness: The line thickness of marks  Range: 1mm~2mm  Optimized Setting: 1mm ...
  • Page 111 Puma III User Manual Note: 1. To save your materials, in addition to amending object margins, you can also adjust the length of the registration marks (5mm minimum) when you apply 4-Point Positioning (see table 1 for suggestions based on different material sizes). The smaller the size is, the smaller the distance between the object and the registration marks is (see the figures below).
  • Page 112 Puma III User Manual Segmental Positioning For precise cutting quality, it is suggested to select “Segmental Positioning” when you are working on an extra long or large-sized image to increase cutting accuracy. Segmental Positioning  X Step: The distance of intermediate position on the X axis ...
  • Page 113 Puma III User Manual Multiple Copies It is suggested to select “Multiple Copies” when you would like to make several copies of one image on your material to increase cutting accuracy. Multiple Copies  No. of X Copies: The numbers of copies on X axis ...

  • Page 114: Greatcut Plug-In Instruction

    Puma III User Manual GreatCut Plug-In Instruction The user manual of GreatCut software is available on the GCC installation DVD. GCC AASII System Below is a step-by-step instruction of using the AAS function in GreatCut software through CorelDRAW and Adobe Illustrator. Edit your image in CorelDRAW 4-Point Positioning Step 1...
  • Page 115 Puma III User Manual Step 2 Complete contour line settings (including contour offset value) and press Calculate to confirm. Contour offset is the distance between the object and the contour line. Contour lines will be added to the images. GreatCut Plug-In...
  • Page 116 Puma III User Manual Tips: Vector object to create round outline In general for vector objects you will get better results with the outline function. You will see the difference between "Normal" and "Round" in sharp corners. The picture is shown as below: Normal Round...
  • Page 117 Puma III User Manual Step 3 Press the Settings icon on the GreatCut toolbar. Step 4 Press the button on the right of Jog marks. GreatCut Plug-In...
  • Page 118 Puma III User Manual Step 5 Adjust the size, object margin and line thickness of your registration marks in the Setup-Jog Marks window and click OK. 4-Point Positioning  Size: The length of marks  Range: 5mm~50mm  Optimized Setting: 25mm ...
  • Page 119 Puma III User Manual Step 7 Click the Set Jog Marks Icon on the GreatCut toolbar. The system will create the 4 marks as shown in the picture below. GreatCut Plug-In...
  • Page 120 Puma III User Manual Note: 1. To save your materials, in addition to amending object margins, you can also adjust the length of the registration marks (5mm minimum) when you apply the above function(see table 1 for suggestions based on different material sizes). The smaller the size is, the smaller the distance between the object and the registration marks is (see the figures below).
  • Page 121 Puma III User Manual Output Step 1 Select both the entire object (including registration marks and the contour line) and press the Cut icon on the GreatCut toolbar. Step 2 The system will activate GreatCut automatically and import the registration marks and contour line to GreatCut.
  • Page 122 Puma III User Manual Step 3 Select Output under File. Step 4. Select Cut with AAS in Mode/Tool in the Output to device window. Complete the settings of AAS Offset, Pressure, Speed, Material width and so on. GreatCut Plug-In...
  • Page 123 Puma III User Manual Step 5 Click output and the object will be sent to GCC Cutting Plotter. GreatCut Plug-In...
  • Page 124 Puma III User Manual Note: The difference amount Number of outputs, Number of copies, and Step count in the Output window. 1. When Number of outputs is set as 2, the square and the triangle will be cut 1 time and then the square and the triangle will be cut 1 time at next position.
  • Page 125 Puma III User Manual Advanced Settings Segmental Positioning For precise cutting quality, it is suggested to apply “Segmental Positioning” by adjusting the x and y distance when you are working on an extra long or large-size image to increase cutting quality.
  • Page 126 Puma III User Manual The system will create the marks as shown in the picture below. Y axis X axis Segmental Positioning Follow the same steps in the Output section to output your image to GCC Cutting Plotter. GreatCut Plug-In...
  • Page 127 Puma III User Manual Multiple Copies Follow the same steps in the 4-Point Positioning section to complete the contour line setting and registration mark creation procedures. When you apply the “Multiple Copies” function, the value that has been set in this section will still be applied.
  • Page 128 Puma III User Manual Click on the Multi-copy Icon on the GreatCut toolbar and complete the Number in X/Y (the number of copies desired on the X/Y axis) and Distance in X/Y (distance between each copy) settings then click OK. Note: The spacing of vertical &...
  • Page 129 Puma III User Manual The system will create several copies of the object with registration marks as shown in the picture below. Follow the same steps in the Output section to output your image to GCC Cutting Plotter. GreatCut Plug-In...
  • Page 130 Puma III User Manual Edit your image in Adobe Illustrator 4-Point Positioning Step 1 Create a new file in Adobe Illustrator. Step 2 Select the image and go to Contour in GreatCu in File. GreatCut Plug-In...
  • Page 131 Puma III User Manual Step 3 Complete contour line settings (including contour offset value) and press Calculate to confirm. Contour offset is the distance between the object and the contour line. Contour line is now added to the object. GreatCut Plug-In...
  • Page 132 Puma III User Manual Tips: Vector object to create round outline In general for vector objects you will get better results with the outline function. You will see the difference between "Normal" and "Round" in sharp corners. The picture is shown as below: Normal Round...
  • Page 133 Puma III User Manual Step 4 Click Settings on GreatCut under File. Step 5 Press the button on the right of Jog marks. GreatCut Plug-In...
  • Page 134 Puma III User Manual Step 6 Adjust the size, object margin and line thickness of your registration marks and click OK. 4-Point Positioning  Size: The length of marks  Range: 5mm~50mm  Optimized Setting: 25mm  Object margin: The distance between marks and images ...
  • Page 135 Puma III User Manual Step 8 Click Set Jog Marks on GreatCut under File. The system will create the 4 marks as shown in the picture below. GreatCut Plug-In...
  • Page 136 Puma III User Manual Output Step 1 Select both the entire object (including registration marks and the contour line) then click Cut on GreatCut under File. Step 2 The system will activate GreatCut automatically and import the registration marks and contour line to GreatCut.
  • Page 137 Puma III User Manual Step 3 Select Output under File. Step 4 Select Cut with AAS in Mode/Tool in the Output to device window. GreatCut Plug-In...
  • Page 138 Puma III User Manual Step 5 Click output and the object will be sent to GCC Cutting Plotter GreatCut Plug-In...
  • Page 139 Puma III User Manual Note: The difference amount Number of outputs, Number of copies, and Step count in the Output window. 1. When Number of outputs is set as 2, the square and the triangle will be cut 1 time and then the square and the triangle will be cut 1 time at next position.
  • Page 140 Puma III User Manual Advanced Settings Segmental Positioning For precise cutting quality, it is suggested to apply “Segmental Positioning” by adjusting the x and y distance when you are working on an extra long or large-size image to increase cutting quality.
  • Page 141 Puma III User Manual Step 1 Click on the Set Jog Marks Icon on the GreatCut toolbar and 4 marks will be created as shown in the picture below. GreatCut Plug-In...
  • Page 142 Puma III User Manual Step 2 Follow the same steps in the 4-Point Positioning section to complete the contour line setting and registration mark creation procedures. When you apply the “Multiple Copies” function, the value that has been set in this section will still be applied.
  • Page 143 Puma III User Manual Step 4 Click Multi-Copy on GreatCut under File. GreatCut Plug-In...
  • Page 144 Puma III User Manual Step 5 Complete the Number in X/Y (the number of copies desired on the X/Y axis) and Distance in X/Y (distance between each copy) settings then click OK. Note: The spacing of vertical & horizontal (Offset X & Y) should be ≥ 20mm or = 0mm; users are advised to set the Distance in X/Y as 0 mm to remove the space between each copy to avoid the waste of materials.

  • Page 145: Signpal 12 Instruction

    Puma III User Manual SignPal 12 Instruction The SignPal 12 Software is Windows System compatible and all versions support the AAS II contour cutting function. SignPal 12 Instruction Index: [1] Installing the SignPal 12 software [2] Set up your GCC Cutter on Production Manager [3] SignPal AAS II Quick Start [4] SignPal 12 Features List [1] Installing the SignPal 12 software...
  • Page 146 Puma III User Manual (1) Install and activate software on an online computer 1. Launch your browser and type https://www.saicloud.com in address bar and press enter, then input your activation code, then click Activate, activation code can be found in the code label in software package. 2.
  • Page 147 Puma III User Manual 3. Check your mailbox and click website link in the email then complete the information fields. SignPal 12 Instruction...
  • Page 148 Puma III User Manual 4. Open Autorun in the WinRAR file. Then install software step by step by following the wizard. SignPal 12 Instruction...
  • Page 149 Puma III User Manual 5. Paste your code into activation code field. 6. Select language you need, click OK and finish installation. SignPal 12 Instruction...
  • Page 150 Puma III User Manual (2) Install and activate software on an offline computer 1. Open Autorun in the WinRAR file. Then install software step by step by following the wizard. SignPal 12 Instruction...
  • Page 151 Puma III User Manual 2. Record your computer ID in the dialog box below and look up your computer name, You can find your computer name by right-click on My Computer and choose Properties. 3. Launch your browser on another online computer and type https://www.saicloud.com in the address bar and press enter, then input...
  • Page 152 Puma III User Manual 4. In login section, click I am new to the SAi Cloud and input your email address, then click Create Account, an email will be sent to your mailbox. 5. Check your mailbox and click website link in the email then complete the information fields.
  • Page 153 Puma III User Manual 6. Click “License Manager” can’t connect and input your computer ID and computer name that you recorded for the offline computer before, then click Create license Now and Download License, save license file to local. SignPal 12 Instruction...
  • Page 154 Puma III User Manual 7. Copy license file to offline computer via a removable disk device, then import it. 8. Select language you need, then click OK and finish installation. SignPal 12 Instruction...
  • Page 155 Puma III User Manual (3) Transfer license on an online computer 1. Open License Manager from Start menu. 2. Click Remove License From This computer, Now you can install the software on another computer. SignPal 12 Instruction...
  • Page 156 Puma III User Manual (4)Transfer license on an offline computer 1. Open License Manager from Start menu. 2. Click Remove License From This computer, then record removal code in license dialog box. 3. Launch your browser on another online computer, access https://www.saicloud.com and login with your account.
  • Page 157 Puma III User Manual [2] Set up your GCC Cutter on Production Manager 1. Open Production Manager 12 2. Choose and set up your GCC cutter. (Note that AAS II System only works on RX II, Jaguar V LX, Puma III, Expert II LX models.) SignPal 12 Instruction...
  • Page 158 Puma III User Manual SignPal 12 Instruction...
  • Page 159 Puma III User Manual 3. Select File > Print Setup in SignPal Software and select the printer. SignPal 12 Instruction...
  • Page 160 Puma III User Manual 4. Select File > Document Setup in SignPal and select paper size . SignPal 12 Instruction...
  • Page 161 Puma III User Manual [3] SignPal AASII Quick Start 1. Use the Rectangle Tool to create a rectangle. 2. Select Effect > Contour Cut. Then click ‘Apply’ in DesignCentral window. SignPal 12 Instruction...
  • Page 162 Puma III User Manual 3. Apply the contour cut mark of GCC AASII by selecting Effect > Contour Cut Mark. 4. Select “GCC AASII” in SignPal DesignCentral window to create the AAS II registration marks (4-Point Positioning) and click ‘Apply’ in DesignCentral window. SignPal 12 Instruction...
  • Page 163 Puma III User Manual 5. There are three types of GCC AASII registration marks: 4-Point Positioning, Segmental Positioning, and Multiple Copies. To make ‘Segmental Positioning’ marks, please select “GCC Segmentation” in DesignCentral window and then click ‘Apply’. 6. For ‘Multiple Copies’, this function is not available in SignPal. Currently the ‘Multiple Copies’...
  • Page 164 Puma III User Manual 8. Set the Scale as 100% in Print page. 9. Load the printout vinyl on the plotter and select File > Cut Contour to send data. You can preview the job and change cutter’s parameter settings in ‘Properties’ tab of Cut Contour window.
  • Page 165 Puma III User Manual SignPal 12 Instruction...
  • Page 166 Puma III User Manual [4] SignPal 12 Features List Expert Apprentice Text ● ● Text Tool ● Arc Text ● Path Text ● ● Vertical Text ● Vertical Path Text ● Kerning ● ● Break Apart/ Join Drawing ● ● Bezier ●...
  • Page 167 Puma III User Manual ● Scissors ● Make Right Angle ● Break Path ● Join Paths ● Align Horizontal ● Align Vertical ● Align Points Apply Length and ● Angle ● Remove Tiny Objects ● Vector Eraser ● Cleaver by Path Working with Files ●...
  • Page 168 Puma III User Manual ● ● Align ● ● Spacing ● ● Rotate ● ● Resize ● ● Deskew ● ● Mirror ● Step and Repeat Effects ● Combine ● Outline ● ● Contour Cut ● ● Contour Cut Mark ●...

  • Page 169: Sure Cuts A Lot

    Puma III User Manual Sure Cuts A Lot There are basic instructions of Sure Cut A Lot below. If you need detailed instruction, please refer to Sure Cut A Lot Help. 1. Select the cutter you want to output and change the work area. Step 1 Run Sure Cuts A Lot software.
  • Page 170 Puma III User Manual Step 3 Select company / brand as GCC and select model you want to output and then click the “<--Add to list” button. Step 4 Select GCC on the left and click “Done.” Step 5 If you want to change the material size and orientation, you can fill a proper value in the Document window.
  • Page 171 Puma III User Manual 2. Insert Graphics from Library Step 1 Select graphics from library to insert a selected design. 3. Draw Text Click on the T icon at left side to create the text and select the font you like at text window. Sure Cuts A Lot...
  • Page 172 Puma III User Manual 4. Import Design If you have created your design in other design software, go to “import” or “place image” under file to import it, SCA supports svg, scut, scal, pdf, ai. wpc eps, bmp, gif, jpg and png files.
  • Page 173 Puma III User Manual 5. Convert Image to Cutting File Step 1 Go to Trace Image under File, or select Trace Image button on the toolbar to open the setting window. Step 2 Click on “Choose an image” to input the image, adjust Image Settings and Output Settings, and click OK.
  • Page 174 Puma III User Manual 6. Cut the Design Step 1 Click on the “Cutter” button on the toolbar and Cut Settings window will appear. Step 2 Click on “Settings…” to open GCC Cutter Settings window. Note  The origin point is on the bottom right. Step 3 Adjust Registration Marks setting under GCC Cutter Settings window if needed.
  • Page 175 Puma III User Manual Step 4 Adjust Blade Offset, Overcut Value, Multi-Cut and Quality under Cut Settings window if needed. *Blade Offset: set the offset value according to different blade, for a standard blade, set the offset value at 0.25mm, 0.5mm for an optional advanced blade and 0mm for an optional plotting pen.
  • Page 176 Puma III User Manual Step 5 Under “Cut Settings” section, there are some useful functions. After setting the parameters, click on “Cut” to send the data to the GCC cutter and the GCC cutter will start the cutting job. *Cut Mode: there are “WSIWYG” and “Origin Point” options, WSIWYG means what you see is what you get, the cutter will output the graphic at same position in preview window.
  • Page 177 Puma III User Manual 7. Print and Cut Your Design The Print and Cut function allows you to print the graphics from Sure Cuts A Lot to printer, and then put the printed materials on the GCC cutter to cut out the contour of printed jobs from Sure Cuts A Lot.
  • Page 178 Puma III User Manual Step 3 Click on “Print…” to open printer setting window and click OK. Step 4 Print your design with registration marks out. Step 5 Load the printed media to the GCC cutter. Step 6 Press “Next” and then press “Scan+Cut”, and then the GCC cutter will detect the registration marks and cut the contour lines automatically.
  • Page 179 Puma III User Manual Tips Test Connection function can save your materials.  Click on “Test Connection” to exam if set the connection properly. Sure Cuts A Lot...

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