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MUTOH MC series Operation Instructions Manual

MUTOH MC series Operation Instructions Manual

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MC-SERIES MULTI-TOOL
CUTTING PLOTTERS
OPERATION
INSTRUCTIONS
Part N°. AP-75020
MUTOH EUROPE N.V.
Rev. 1.0 - 18/12/98

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  • Page 1 MC-SERIES MULTI-TOOL CUTTING PLOTTERS OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS Part N°. AP-75020 MUTOH EUROPE N.V. Rev. 1.0 - 18/12/98...
  • Page 2 Operation Instructions MC-Series cutting plotters AP-75020, Rev. 1.0 - 18/12/98...
  • Page 3 This document may not be reproduced by any means, in whole or in part, without written permission of the copyright owner. This document is furnished to support the MUTOH MC Series cutting plotters. In consideration of the furnishing of the information contained in this document, the party to whom it is given assumes its custody and control and agrees to the following: 1.
  • Page 4 Operation Instructions MC-Series cutting plotters AP-75020, Rev. 1.0 - 18/12/98...
  • Page 5 Operation Instructions MC-Series cutting plotters Congratulations with your new MUTOH cutting plotter ! We are happy to find you joining the ever rapidly growing family of MUTOH computer peripherals users. By purchasing an MC-series cutter, you have become the owner of one of the most versatile multiple-tool cutters in the market.
  • Page 6 Operation Instructions MC-Series cutting plotters AP-75020, Rev. 1.0 - 18/12/98...
  • Page 7 Operation Instructions MC-Series cutting plotters TABLE OF CONTENTS MC-SERIES MULTI-TOOL CUTTING PLOTTERS OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS SETTING UP THE CUTTER ................ 1 PREPARING THE CUTTING ENVIRONMENT............1 UNPACKING THE CUTTER..................2 WHAT’S IN THE BOX ?....................2 GETTING TO KNOW THE CUTTER PARTS .............. 3 ASSEMBLING THE PLOTTER ..................
  • Page 8 Operation Instructions MC-Series cutting plotters AP-75020, Rev. 1.0 - 18/12/98...

  • Page 9: Setting Up The Cutter

    Setting up the cutter Operation Instructions MC-Series cutting plotters SETTING UP THE CUTTER PREPARING THE CUTTING ENVIRONMENT The location where you set up your equipment is very important. Please see to it that it meets following conditions : ♦ Power supply of 100 to 120 VAC 50/60 Hz or 200 to 240 VAC 50/60 Hz. ♦...

  • Page 10: Unpacking The Cutter

    • MC plotter unit with roll support system, 2 conveyor rolls and small guiding flanges • Cutting plotter stand • Mutoh MC-Series User’s Guide • Knife holder with depth indication (+ 1 cutting blade) • Set of 2 spare cutting blades 45°...

  • Page 11: Getting To Know The Cutter Parts

    Setting up the cutter Operation Instructions MC-Series cutting plotters GETTING TO KNOW THE CUTTER PARTS N° Part Description Panel with Liquid Crystal Display (4 lines by 16 Control Panel characters), indicator LEDs and control keys. Power Switch Turns the plotter ON or OFF. For safety reasons, the cutter will not work while the Carriage Cover cover is open.
  • Page 12 Setting up the cutter Operation Instructions MC-Series cutting plotters These brackets carry the conveyor rolls. Conveyor Roll Support Brackets 2 pieces - these rolls carry the roll media. Conveyor Rolls These rings are placed alongside the roll media. Media Guiding Rings Hold Lever Raises and lowers the pressure rollers.

  • Page 13: Assembling The Plotter

    Setting up the cutter Operation Instructions MC-Series cutting plotters ASSEMBLING THE PLOTTER After you have selected a suitable location for your cutting plotter, some assembly is necessary before the plotter is ready for use. This section describes how to assemble the stand, how to attach the plotter body to the stand and how to mount the optional media collection bag.
  • Page 14 Setting up the cutter Operation Instructions MC-Series cutting plotters Hook the MC conveyor roll support brackets Left (1) and Right (2) in the key holes of the body (see detail). Attach the plotter body with the brackets to the stand using 4 hex bolts M6 + washers (3). 5.
  • Page 15 Setting up the cutter Operation Instructions MC-Series cutting plotters Only in case the optional media collection basket was ordered, follow steps 6 to 8 to install it. Using 4 hex bolts, short type, fix the bag frame components ( type B ) to the stand. Insert the bag frame components ( type A ) into the bag sleeves.

  • Page 16: Connecting The Cutter To The Computer

    Setting up the cutter Operation Instructions MC-Series cutting plotters CONNECTING THE CUTTER TO THE COMPUTER To make the connection between the cutter and the computer, you are offered two possibilities. The first possibility is a high-speed unidirectional 8-bit parallel Centronics interface. The second possibility is a 2-way RS-232C serial interface. Of course, it is also possible to connect two different computers to the cutter, the first one using the serial interface, the second one using the parallel interface.

  • Page 17: Connecting The Power Cable

    Setting up the cutter Operation Instructions MC-Series cutting plotters CONNECTING THE POWER CABLE 1. Make sure the plotter’s power switch is turned OFF. 2. Plug the plotter-end of the power cable into the connector at the back of the plotter. 3.

  • Page 18: Changing The Set-Up Language Of Your Cutter

    Setting up the cutter Operation Instructions MC-Series cutting plotters CHANGING THE SET-UP LANGUAGE OF YOUR CUTTER It is possible to change the user language of your cutter, thus changing the set-up sheet language. Changing the set-up language can be done by pressing two keys simultaneously during power-up.

  • Page 19: Preparing For A Job

    Preparing for a Job Operation Instructions MC-Series cutting plotters PREPARING FOR A JOB This section covers the tasks you should perform as you prepare to run a job: • Loading the media • Adjusting the knife depth • Installing a tool •...
  • Page 20 Preparing for a Job Operation Instructions MC-Series cutting plotters You can load either cut sheet or roll material into the cutter. CUT SHEET MEDIA ROLL MEDIA 1. Close the safety cover (1), put the pressure rollers (2) in the “up” position using the media hold lever (3), make sure the stocker (4) is into place and turn the power switch (5) ON.
  • Page 21 Preparing for a Job Operation Instructions MC-Series cutting plotters Please do not use the marker lines to align a roll of media ! They are for use with cut sheets only ! Rolls can only be correctly installed using the EQUAL TENSION METHOD. Î...

  • Page 22: Adjusting The Knife Depth

    Operation Instructions MC-Series cutting plotters ADJUSTING THE KNIFE DEPTH Two types of high-quality knife holders are available for the MUTOH cutting plotters. No matter which type of knife holder you are using, adjusting the knife depth is a very important parameter when it comes to making high-quality outputs. Always make sure that the knife blade protrudes enough from the holder to cut through the vinyl and glue layer, but not the backing.
  • Page 23 Preparing for a Job Operation Instructions MC-Series cutting plotters KNIFE HOLDER WITHOUT NONIUS KNIFE HOLDER WITH NONIUS 2) Turning the set screw (3) clockwisely 2) Take the base part and the ring in your left will make the blade protrude out of hand and twist the shaft until the knife tip the edge of the base part (1).

  • Page 24: Installing A Tool

    Preparing for a Job Operation Instructions MC-Series cutting plotters INSTALLING A TOOL For your MC-series cutting plotter, a number of different tools are available. Each of these carries a unique identification mark called the tool ID-mark. The ID-mark consists of 4 rings either in Silver or Black, which allow the cutter’s automatic tool recognition system to determine which types of tools are available in the cutter’s stocker/carousel.
  • Page 25 Preparing for a Job Operation Instructions MC-Series cutting plotters Please check whether the tools are loaded correctly. Incorrectly installed tools may cause picking and/or replacing problems. When loaded correctly, the tool is securely held; it is straight and its tip is inside the pen cap.

  • Page 26: Setting The Cutting Force / Test Squares

    Preparing for a Job Operation Instructions MC-Series cutting plotters SETTING THE CUTTING FORCE / TEST SQUARES In order to get excellent cutting quality, it is important to take good care to adjust the cutting force. A design should always be cut with the lowest possible pressure. This minimises blade wear and gives better quality.

  • Page 27: Offset Principle

    • Accurate measurement of the OFFSET to be used is very difficult and requires specialised equipment. You should therefore adjust the offset (2) by checking real cutting results on the media you will use. MUTOH helps you doing this by way of a semi-automatic offset adjustment routine, which has been integrated into your cutter.

  • Page 28: Offset Adjustment Procedure

    Preparing for a Job Operation Instructions MC-Series cutting plotters OFFSET ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE In order to obtain perfect quality, MUTOH recommends you to perform an offset adjustment routine each time you change cutting blades or switch to another type of media.
  • Page 29 Preparing for a Job Operation Instructions MC-Series cutting plotters SEMI-AUTOMATIC OFFSET ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE (Only if OFFSET MODE is set to Fine Tune ) 1. Make sure the cutter is ready to start with a cutting job. Media has to be loaded and a knife holder with well adjusted blade depth has to be available in the tool carousel.
  • Page 30 Preparing for a Job Operation Instructions MC-Series cutting plotters LIMITED OFFSET ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE (Only if OFFSET MODE is set to Base Tune) To perform the limited offset adjustment procedure follow steps 1 to 5 from the semi-automatic offset procedure. • The LIMITED OFFSET ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE is only possible if the OFFSET MODE is set to Base Tune.

  • Page 31: Performing A Test

    Preparing for a Job Operation Instructions MC-Series cutting plotters PERFORMING A TEST In your cutting/drawing plotter, two test plots have been integrated. Both of them are available via the TEST button. Following tests are available: • Test Square : To perform a small test cut to check cutting force and offset. •...
  • Page 32 Preparing for a Job Operation Instructions MC-Series cutting plotters 8. Using the JOG-keys place the tool head 8. When ENTER is pressed, cutting will where you want the test square to be start. The following test plot will be cut. located.

  • Page 33: Fixed Knife System

    Preparing for a Job Operation Instructions MC-Series cutting plotters FIXED KNIFE SYSTEM When using thicker media such as sandblast or harder material such as reflective film, you will get better cutting quality when using the fixed knife system. To use the Fixed Knife System, you will need the fixing bracket which is part of your cutting plotter’s accessories kit.
  • Page 34 Preparing for a Job Operation Instructions MC-Series cutting plotters g) The bracket should hinge easily (4) and you should be able to close it and tighten the screw (5) so that the tool is locked firmly into place. h) The illustrations below show exactly at which height the tool should be inserted into the head.
  • Page 35 Preparing for a Job Operation Instructions MC-Series cutting plotters • Open the protective cover, loosen and remove the locking screw. Put it into a safe place for future use. • Remove the Tool (Knife) from the tool head. • Set a new Tool selection (Automatic, Knife 1,…) by pressing the TOOL button.

  • Page 36: Guided Tour Around The Keyboard

    Understanding the Control Panel Operation Instructions MC-Series cutting plotters UNDERSTANDING THE KEYBOARD & MENU STRUCTURE GUIDED TOUR AROUND THE KEYBOARD In this section, we shall get acquainted with following items : • General description of each key. • Available menus. •...
  • Page 37 Understanding the Control Panel Operation Instructions MC-Series cutting plotters N° Description ENTER To confirm actions, requested changes and store new settings. To enter a next menu level when changing settings. EXIT To cancel actions or return to previous menu levels. UP / NEXT To increase values during adjustment procedures or select the next item in a list of available items.
  • Page 38 Understanding the Control Panel Operation Instructions MC-Series cutting plotters The PAGE key is used to initiate the media feed and the PAGE manual or automatic sheet-off function. (Sheet-off only works with a knife installed in stocker position 8) SPEED Gives direct access to speed functions. Gives direct access to force functions.
  • Page 39 Understanding the Control Panel Operation Instructions MC-Series cutting plotters Resets all parameters and clears the buffer. 13. RESET The settings key allows the user to view or change a 14. SETTINGS number of special settings, most of which are only used when setting up the cutting plotter for the first time or when reconfiguring the plotter for a special application.
  • Page 40 Understanding the Control Panel Operation Instructions MC-Series cutting plotters • The JOG-keys are always active (ON-LINE / OFF-LINE 16. JOG-keys / protective cover open / closed). • The JOG-keys enable the user to manually move the tool head and the media. This can be necessary in order to examine specific details of the sign or to set a new origin.

  • Page 41: Keyboard Concept

    Understanding the Control Panel Operation Instructions MC-Series cutting plotters KEYBOARD CONCEPT In order to limit the amount of keystrokes to perform plotter adjustments directly from the keyboard, your plotter control panel has been equipped with a number of keys, each one of them giving direct access to a specific function or parameter.

  • Page 42: Menu Structure - Overview

    Understanding the Control Panel Operation Instructions MC-Series cutting plotters MENU STRUCTURE - OVERVIEW On the next pages you will find a menu organisation chart for each of the 3 available operating modes. The three modes which we distinguish are : •...
  • Page 43 Understanding the Control Panel Operation Instructions MC-Series cutting plotters OFF-LINE WITH NO MEDIA LOADED * O FF - LINE * SE TTING S No Med ia Load ed Com m u n ication PAG E Defau lt 1 ... 5 SHUFFLE User Defin ed Lan g u ag e...
  • Page 44 Understanding the Control Panel Operation Instructions MC-Series cutting plotters OFF-LINE WITH MEDIA LOADED * O F F - LIN E * SE TTING S Med ia Load ed PAG E Com m u n ication SH UF F LE Defau lt 1 ... 5 User Defin ed Len g th Sp eed...

  • Page 45: Overview General Settings

    1 mm 2 mm 3 mm 4 mm 5 mm 6 mm 7 mm 8 mm 9 mm 10 mm Dash Space Dash line 100 mm adjustable per mm. Default is 10 mm Speed Control HIGH MEDIUM AF / AH MUTOH HPGL2 AXIS Mode PLOTTER CUTTER IP convert Roll Limit SHUFFLE LENGTH...

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