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FCX4000
SERIES
CUTTING PLOTTER
USER'S MANUAL
MANUAL NO.FCX4000-UM-151

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  • Page 1 FCX4000 SERIES CUTTING PLOTTER USER’S MANUAL MANUAL NO.FCX4000-UM-151...

  • Page 3: To Ensure Safe And Correct Use

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

  • Page 5: Preface

    Preface Thank you for choosing a Graphtec FCX4000 Series cutting plotter. The FCX4000 Series cutting plotters employ a digital servo drive system to achieve high-speed and high- precision cutting. To ensure high cutting quality and optimal productivity, be sure to read this User's Manual thoroughly prior to use.

  • Page 6: Special Precautions On Handling Blades

    Special Precautions on Handling Blades Sharp cutter blades are used with this plotter. Handle the cutter blades and plungers with care to prevent bodily injury. The cutter blade must be discarded correctly according to local regulations/laws. Cutter Blades Cutter blades are very sharp. While handling a cutter blade or cutter pen, be careful to avoid cutting your fingers or other parts of your body.

  • Page 7: After Turning On The Cutting Plotter

    If you accidentally cut the electrostatic panel surface, you may get an electric shock. In this case, contact your sales representative or nearest Graphtec vendor. Although you may feel rubber smell, it is not a malfunction of the product. As you use it, the smell gradually reduces.

  • Page 8: About The Words And Phrases In This Text

    About the words and phrases in this text • In this instruction manual, the word "plot" refers to operating the machine and using either the plotting pen or the cutter plunger to cut. • In this instruction manual, the word "media" refers to paper, roll media, sheet media, or marking film. Prior to use Be sure to read the attached TO ENSURE SAFE AND CORRECT USE prior to use.

  • Page 9: Installation Space

    Installation Space Please secure a space for installation as according to the below illustration. CAUTION • Leave sufficient space for operations in front of and behind the cutting plotter. • When installing on a desk or the like, please use a desk with sufficient strength. Shake of the desk at the time of operation can affect the finish quality. 100mm 600mm 600mm 500mm...

  • Page 10: Warning

    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 11: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS TO ENSURE SAFE AND CORRECT USE ......... Preface .
  • Page 12 2.6 About the Initial Setup Screen ......... 2-15 2.7 Selecting Tool Condition .
  • Page 13 4.3 Dual Configuration ........... 4-12 Selecting the user .
  • Page 14 7.4 Setting the Distance Adjust ..........7-12 7.5 Setting Cut Line .
  • Page 15 11-6 Enabling/Disabling the ' : ' and ' ; ' Commands (COMMAND ' : ', ' ; ') ....Moving the Pen While Raised or Lowered in Response to the 'W' Command 11-7 (COMMAND 'W') .
  • Page 16 A.3 External Dimensions ..........FCX4000-50ES .

  • Page 17: Chapter 1: Product Summary

    Chapter 1: Product Summary This chapter explains how to connect this device your computer. PRODUCT SUMMARY 1.1 Checking the Accessories 1.2 Nomenclature 1.3 Connecting to the Computer...

  • Page 18: Checking The Accessories

    Checking the Accessories Accessories Item Q'ty Item Q'ty Power cable 1 pc. USB cable 1 pc. 1 pc. TO ENSURE SAFE AND CORRECT USE 1 set SETUP MANUAL Cutter Blade Manual • Various software • User's Manual (pdf) Cutter plunger (PHP33-CB15N-HS) 1 pc.

  • Page 19: Nomenclature

    Nomenclature (4) Writing panel (3) AC line inlet (7) Y bar (10) Network interface connector (6) Tool carriage (2) Power switch (8) USB interface connector (5) CHART HOLD key (11) USB memory (1) Control panel dedicated port (9) RS-232C interface connector (1) Control panel .........Used to access various cutting plotter functions.

  • Page 20: Connecting To The Computer

    Please install the drive software before connecting. Depending on the port used, use either the USB cable (standard accessories), the RS-232C cable (sold separately) or network (LAN) cable (sold separately) to connect. Use the cables specified by Graphtec, matching the computer that is to be connected.
  • Page 21 Connect the cutting plotter to the computer using the Supplement interface cable. See "9-1 Setting Interface" for the settings of the interface. Connection via USB interface Computer USB cable (standard accessory) Connection via RS-232C interface Computer ComputerRS-232C cable (Optional Accessory)
  • Page 22 Connection via Network (LAN) interface Computer Network (LAN) cable (Optional Accessory)

  • Page 23: Chapter 2: Preparing To Cut

    Chapter 2: Preparing to Cut This chapter describes how to prepare to start the cutting. PRODUCT SUMMARY 2.1 Preparation of Cutter Plunger 2.2 Attaching a Tool 2.3 How to Use the Control Panel 2.4 Loading the Media 2.5 Connecting to the Power 2.6 About the Initial Setup Screen 2.7 Selecting Tool Condition 2.8 Running Cutting Tests 2.9 Display Cutting Area...

  • Page 24: Preparation Of Cutter Plunger

    Preparation of Cutter Plunger This chapter describes the structures and types of the cutter plungers (cutter pens). Cutter Plunger Nomenclature There are three different plungers to suit the diameter of the cutter blade to be mounted (the φ1.5 mm cutter plunger is provided as a standard accessory).

  • Page 25: Structure Of Cutter Plunger

    Structure of Cutter Plunger PHP33-CB09N-HS/ PHP35-CB09-HS/ PHP33-CB15N-HS PHP35-CB15-HS Blade-length adjustment knob Blade-length adjustment knob (Blue) / (Red) Plunger Plunger Cutter blade Cutter blade φ0.9 mm / φ1.5 mm φ0.9 mm / φ1.5 mm Plunger-cap Chuck (Blue) / (Red) Plunger-cap Hole Hole CAUTION < PHP33-CB09N-HS/PHP33-CB15N-HS >...

  • Page 26: Adjusting The Blade Length

    Adjusting the Blade Length Blade length needs to be adjusted to perform optimal cut. Perform few test cuts and set the optimal blade length. CAUTION • To avoid bodily injury, handle cutter blades with care. • It may result in damaging the cutter blade or the writing panel if the blade is extended too much. Make sure the blade length is set less than the thickness of the media. Please always perform "test cut" to adjust the blade length. Supplement • See "Running Cutting Tests" for cutting tests. • See "Adjust the Blade Length Manually" for method to manually adjust the blade length. • If a thin media such as a film is used, use the supplied magnifier to adjust it. Adjust the blade length by turning the blade-length adjustment knob. Turn the knob in direction "A" to extend the blade, or in direction "B"...

  • Page 27: Attaching A Tool

    Attaching a Tool Attach a tool to the cutting plotter. Attaching a Tool When mounting the tool in the tool holder, please note the following. • Push the tool all the way into the holder until its flange contacts the upper part of the holder and then tighten the screw firmly.

  • Page 28: Removing The Tool

    While pushing up the tool holder, push the tool into the holder CAUTION until the flange of tool completely touches the upper part of When pushing the tool holder with your the holder. fingers, the blade tip may be protruding. Take care not to cut your fingers. Tool Bracket to hold tool Flange Tool holder Make sure that the tool bracket is engaged on the tool's...

  • Page 29: How To Use The Control Panel

    How to Use the Control Panel This section explains the function of lamps and keys on the control panel. [USER1/2] key [PAUSE/MENU] key [PAUSE/MENU] lamp USER 1/2 lamp ORIGIN lamp [ORIGIN] key [COPY] key [ESC] key [ENTER] key Screen (LCD) [1, 2, 3, 4] key [SLOW] key [POSITION]...

  • Page 30: Reading The Screen (Lcd)

    COND/TEST ....Displays the screen to set the tool conditions. Use this when checking tool conditions to activate a cutting test. SLOW ......When pressing the POSITION key at the same time, the tool carriage moves slowly. When the "SLOW" icon is displayed on the screen, it works as a menu key. When the [SLOW] key is pressed in the READY screen, the current cutting/plotting area and the position of tool carriage are displayed.
  • Page 31 Default Screen (READY Screen) The condition number (Cut Condition) that has been set is displayed. Supplement • In this manual, this screen is referred as READY screen or READY status. • In this READY status, you can set the cutting and communication conditions by pressing [PAUSE/MENU] or [COND/TEST] key. • When it is in the draft mode, the (D) is displayed after the READY. Screen to set the corresponding conditions is displayed when the [PAUSE/MENU] key or [COND/TEST] key is pressed. [PAUSE/MENU] [COND/TEST] It will return to default screen It will return to default screen when [PAUSE/MENU] key is when [COND/TEST] key is...

  • Page 32: Contents Of Operation From Menu Screen

    Icon of the corresponding operation button is displayed in the screen to change the setting values. Increase or decrease the setting Select the setting by number keys (1, value using POSITION ( ) key. 2, 3, 4) or POSITION ( , , , ) Select the change unit by [SLOW] keys.

  • Page 33: Contents Of Operation From [Cond/Test] Key

    Contents of Operation from [COND/TEST] Key CONDITION screen (1-4): The [COND/TEST] key brings up the SETTING screens, where you can change the tool conditions. [COND/TEST]: This will clear the CONDITION screen and return to default screen. See "2.7 Selecting Tool Condition" for the detailed tool condition. 2-11...

  • Page 34: Loading The Media

    Loading the Media Supplement • This plotter is available with a electrostatic writing panel. • There are media that cannot be held down by any method. Please test before use. • Antistatic-treated media cannot be held down in electrostatic writing panel. • If air gets in between the writing panel and the media during loading, force out the air and ensure that the media is securely attached to the writing panel before cutting. • When cutting a media that doesn’t come with a backing sheet on the electrostatic writing panel, spread a vinyl backing sheet or something similar on the panel before cutting. Replacement of damaged writing panel is available for a fee. • When loading a media that cannot be securely attached on the electrostatic writing panel, reinforce adhesion by using tape on all four sides.

  • Page 35: Connecting To The Power

    Connecting to the Power This section describes how to turn on the power of this plotter. Operation Check that the power switch is turned off. ( " " side) Connect one end of the provided power cord to the FCX4000 AC line inlet and the other end to an electrical socket of the rated supply voltage.
  • Page 36 Turn on the FCX4000 ( "|" side). LCD on the control panel is lit and it becomes READY status. Supplement When turning off the power, wait over 10 seconds before turning on it again, otherwise problems may occur with the display. 2-14...

  • Page 37: About The Initial Setup Screen

    About the Initial Setup Screen The Initial Setup Screen appears only when powering up the machine for the first time after purchase. Here, you can set the display language and length unit. You can also change the settings from the menu after a setup. (Refer to “Display Language Settings (Language)”...

  • Page 38: Selecting Tool Condition

    Selecting Tool Condition Set the “TOOL CONDITION (Cut Condition) No.”, “TOOL”, “OFFSET”, “FORCE”, “SPEED”, and “ACCEL (ACCELERATION)”. LCD Display Tool condition number that is currently being used Selected condition User number Selecting the tool condition number Eight settings (1 to 8) as the tool condition can be stored. By switching this setting, it can be switched to 8 types of label material-specific settings that have been set previously.
  • Page 39 Confirm the setting and press the [ENTER] key. Supplement Setting will be set, and it will return to CONDITION screen (1/4). Press the [ESC] before pressing the [ENTER] key to return to the default screen without changing any settings. Press the [COND/TEST] key. It will return to default screen. Operation Method: Operation with the [ENTER] key Press the [ENTER] key from READY status.

  • Page 40: Setting The Tool Condition

    Setting the Tool Condition This section describes how to make the tool, speed, force, acceleration, and tool number settings. Before cutting media, the following four cutter pen conditions must be specified. • OFFSET • SPEED • FORCE • ACCELERATION CAUTION •...

  • Page 41: Setting The Tool

    Setting the Tool Set the tool type and offset to be used. Set their values in accordance with tool condition of each label material and each tool type. (Refer to “Tool condition for each tool” described above). Operation Press the [COND/TEST] key in the default screen. CONDITION screen (1/4) is displayed.

  • Page 42: Setting The Creasing Mode

    Setting the Creasing Mode When selecting the creasing tool, you can set the spacing, the number of creasing operations and the start and end positions. Creasing mode is enabled only when the tool type is set to the creasing tool (CP001, CT-002). Operation Press the [COND/TEST] key in the default screen.
  • Page 43 Select the mode using the POSITION ( ) keys and press [ESC] key. CREASE setting screen is displayed. <Setting of Spacing> Set the spacing between the lines. Setting range: 0 to 9.99 (mm) Mode 2 Mode 3 (Crease two lines) (Crease three lines) Spacing Spacing Actual data...
  • Page 44 <Setting the Start and End Positions> This setting determines by what margin each end of the creasing line falls short of the corresponding end of the actual data line. Setting range: 0 to 9.99 (mm) CP-001 PM-CT-002 Media Media Specified value Specified value Actual data Actual data Press the [4] key (START).

  • Page 45: Setting The Speed

    Setting the Speed Set the speed of the tool that is used in each of the condition numbers. Setting range : 1 to10 (in 1 cm/s increment), 10 to 75 (in 5 cm/s increment) Operation Press the [COND/TEST] key in the default screen. CONDITION screen (1/4) is displayed.

  • Page 46: Setting The Force

    Setting the Force Set the cutting force that is used in each of the condition numbers. Setting range : 1 to 48 Operation Supplement Press the [COND/TEST] key in the default screen. When "XY FORCE SWITCH" is enabled, the CONDITION screen (1/4) is displayed. following screen is displayed.

  • Page 47: Setting The Acceleration

    Setting the Acceleration Set the acceleration of the tool that is used in each of the tool condition numbers. Setting range : 1 to 10 Operation Press the [COND/TEST] key in the default screen. CONDITION screen (1/4) is displayed. Press the POSITION ( ) key. CONDITION screen (2/4) is displayed.

  • Page 48: Setting The Assign Tool

    Setting the Assign Tool This function enables you to assign Tool Holder 1 and Tool Holder 2 to Condition No. 1 to 8. Supplement To change the tool with application software, it is necessary to enable "Enabling/Disabling the Condition Select Command (TOOL SELECT COMMAND)". Refer to "Enabling/Disabling the Condition Select Command (TOOL SELECT COMMAND)" described later. Operation Press the [COND/TEST] key in the default screen. CONDITION screen (1/4) is displayed. Press the POSITION ( ) key.

  • Page 49: Adjust The Blade Length

    Adjust the Blade Length Optimal cut is not achieved unless the blade length is adjusted in accordance with the used label material and the cutter blade. Perform further adjustment by performing cutting test after adjusting the blade length manually. CAUTION • To avoid bodily injury, handle cutter blades with care. • It may result in damaging the cutter blade or the writing panel if the blade is extended too much.

  • Page 50: Running Cutting Tests

    Running Cutting Tests Test cutting can be performed after making the tool, speed, force, and acceleration settings to ensure that the selected cutting conditions actually produce the desired cutting results. Check how far the blade cuts into the media and how the corners are being cut. If the cutting results are not satisfactory, adjust the various settings and repeat the test cutting until the optimal settings are achieved.

  • Page 51: To Make 3 Cuts With Set Value And ±1 Of Set Value

    To make 3 cuts with set value and ±1 of set value Operation Load the media for test cutting in the plotter. Press the [COND/TEST] key in the default screen. CONDITION screen (1/4) is displayed. Press the POSITION ( ) key (CUT TEST). Supplement It will return to CONDITION screen by pressing the [ESC] key (CANCEL).

  • Page 52: Confirm The Results Of The Cutting Test

    Press the [ENTER] key after completion. It will return to CUT TEST menu screen. Press the [COND/TEST] key. It will return to default screen. Confirm the Results of the Cutting Test Confirm the cutting test results, and adjust to optimal setting. Repeat cutting test and adjustment until optimal cut is achieved.

  • Page 53: Adjust The Blade Length (Blade Length Adjustment By The Cutting Plotter)

    Adjust the Blade Length (Blade Length Adjustment by the cutting plotter) Test cutting must be performed several times in order to confirm the optimal blade length setting. However, if the blade length adjustment function is used, the optimal length can be easily set. Supplement • In the case of the less than 1 mm adjustment , please use the supplied magnifier. • The measured height is a guideline only. After attempting to cut the actual media, please adjust blade length accurately. Operation Load the media for test cutting in the cutting plotter. Press the POSITION ( ) keys to move the tool carriage to the location you wish to perform the blade length...
  • Page 54 As instructed, turn the blade length adjustment knob to the Supplement left to fully retract the blade. See "Structure of Cutter Plunger" for blade length adjustment knob. Blade Set the cutter pen in Tool Holder. Supplement See "Attaching a Tool" for instructions on setting.
  • Page 55 Press the [2] key (CHECK). Supplement You can calculate the height by moving the tool up and down. "T" is the target value of the blade length, The amount and direction to turn the adjustment knob is displayed. and "H" is the current blade height (amount) . Turning the blade length adjustment knob displays the number of turns and direction.

  • Page 56: Display Cutting Area

    Display Cutting Area You can check the width and height of cutting area. Operation Press the [SLOW] key in the default screen. The cutting area is displayed. Release the [SLOW] key. It will return to default screen. 2-34...

  • Page 57: Chapter 3: Basic Operations

    Chapter 3: Basic Operations This chapter describes the basic methods to operate the plotter manually. All the operations described in this chapter is to start from the READY status (media is set) as a general condition. Perform the operation described in this chapter after making the plotter in READY status referring to previous chapter.

  • Page 58: Raise Or Lower The Tool

    Raise or Lower the Tool This is a function to raise or lower the tool (pen). Operation Press the [PAUSE/MENU] key. MENU screen is displayed. Press the [1] key (TOOL). TOOL SETTING (1/4) screen is displayed. Tool is raised or lowered every time the [1] key (TOOL UP/ DOWN) is pressed.

  • Page 59: Move The Tool Carriage

    Move the Tool Carriage Tool carriage can be moved manually using the POSITION key. It also can move the tool carriage to the origin, or move it certain distance to keep it away. Move in Steps Manually It can manually move in steps when the screen is displaying "READY", or when the POSITION ( ) keys is displayed.

  • Page 60: Setting Of Step Movement Distance

    Setting of Step Movement Distance The parameters when setting the cutting direction are determined by the distance of the cutting direction. Operation Press the [PAUSE/MENU] key. MENU screen is displayed. Press the POSITION ( ) key (ADV). ADVANCE setting screen (1/3) is displayed. Press the [1] key (MOVE STEP).

  • Page 61: Move Away The Tool Carriage

    Move Away the Tool Carriage It is possible to move away the tool carriage toward upper right. It makes it easier to confirm the cutting results if you perform this operation after the cutting is completed. Moving away tool carriage Operation Press the [1] key (VIEW) in READY status.

  • Page 62: Change The Cutting Condition (Condition No.)

    Change the Cutting Condition (Condition No.) Go through the following steps to change the Cutting Condition (Condition No.). Operation Press the [ENTER] key in READY status. CONDITION No. selection screen is displayed. Press the [1] to [4] key or the POSITION ( ) keys while Supplement holding down the [ENTER] key to select the cutting condition.

  • Page 63: Setting The Origin Point

    Setting the Origin Point Point where the cutting starts is called origin point. The origin point can be set at any location. New origin point Original origin point How to set the current position to the new origin Press the POSITION ( ) keys to move the tool to the new origin point.

  • Page 64: When Coordinate Axes Rotation Are Set

    Press the [1] key to set the new origin. Then, the ORIGIN lamp lights. In this case, even if turned ON/OFF the power, the set origin is not cleared. “The new origin was recorded” message is displayed on the screen for a few seconds.

  • Page 65: Setting Origin Point When Hp-Gl Is Set

    Setting Origin Point When HP-GL is Set When using the HP-GL command, the origin point is set to either the lower left of the cutting area or the center. Supplement • When using the GP-GL command, this setting does not affect the operation. • See "Settings of Controls from Computer" about setting the COMMAND. Operation Press the [PAUSE/MENU] key. MENU screen is displayed. Press the POSITION ( ) key (I/F).

  • Page 66: Setting The Cutting Direction

    Setting the Cutting Direction Rotate the coordinate axes to change the cutting direction. Supplement The rotation settings will be saved even if the power is shut off. Coordinate axes rotation settings on Coordinate axes rotation settings off Operation Press the [PAUSE/MENU] key. MENU screen is displayed. Press the [3] key (AREA). AREA PARAMETERS screen (1/2) is displayed. Press the [2] key (ROTATE).
  • Page 67 Confirm the setting and press the [ENTER] key. Supplement Setting will be set, and it will return to AREA PARAMETERS screen (1/2). It will return to AREA PARAMETERS screen (1/2) without changing the settings when you Press the [PAUSE/MENU] key. press the (ESC ) key (CANCEL). It will return to the default screen. 3-11...

  • Page 68: Pause And Resume Cutting

    Stop Cutting It will stop cutting when the [PAUSE/MENU] key is pressed while cutting. Operation selection menu is displayed on the screen of the control panel while it is stopped. It is possible to choose either to continue or stop the operation. It is also possible to exchange or reset the media while it is stopped.

  • Page 69: Stop Cutting

    Stop Cutting Operation Press the [PAUSE/MENU] key. Operation will stop and following screen is displayed. Press the [2] key (QUIT JOB). The following screen is displayed. Supplement Confirm if the data transfer from the computer is stopped and • press the [1] key (YES, CLEAR). It will return to operation stop screen without clearing buffer memory when The following screen is displayed, the buffer memory is cleared, and it...

  • Page 71: Chapter 4: Convenient Functions

    Chapter 4: Convenient Functions This chapter describes about the convenient functions of the plotter. PRODUCT SUMMARY 4.1 Settings for Cutting 4.2 Copy (Duplicate Cutting) 4.3 Dual Configuration...

  • Page 72: Settings For Cutting

    Settings for Cutting Settings such as area and width of cutting, page length, mirrored, enlarged, shrunk, etc., can be set. Setting Cutting Area Origin point will be set at lower left of the AREA once the AREA is Supplement set. It is possible to set the origin point at the center when the HP- •...
  • Page 73 Press the POSITION ( ) key. AREA PARAMETERS screen (2/2) is displayed. Press the [1] key (AREA). Supplement • SET LOWER LEFT screen is displayed. Coordinate value displayed here is the distance to the tool carriage from the origin point. • Press [1] key (DEFAULT) if the cutting are is not to change.

  • Page 74: Setting Mirror

    Setting Mirror There is a function to mirror the cutting by reversing the origin point and coordinate axes. Set the MIRROR setting to on do mirroring. MIRROR mode on MIRROR mode off Operation Press the [PAUSE/MENU] key. MENU screen is displayed. Press the [3] key (AREA).

  • Page 75: Set The Enlarge/Shrink Scale (Scale)

    Confirm the setting and press the [ENTER] key (SET). Supplement Setting will be set, and it will return to AREA PARAMETERS screen (1/2). It will return to AREA PARAMETERS screen (1/2) without changing the settings when you press the [ESC] key (CANCEL). Press the [PAUSE/MENU] key. The tool carriage moves to the coordinate position you set. It will return to default screen.
  • Page 76 Confirm the setting and press the [ENTER] key (SET). Supplement Setting will be set, and it will return to AREA PARAMETERS screen (1/2). It will return to AREA PARAMETERS screen (1/2) without changing the settings when you press the [ESC] key (CANCEL). Press the [PAUSE/MENU] key. It will return to default screen.

  • Page 77: Copy (Duplicate Cutting)

    Copy (Duplicate Cutting) The function to cut specified numbers of cutting data stored in the buffer memory is called COPY. Supplement • Do not send new data to plotter while copying. Cutting data in the buffer memory will be cleared. • Previous cutting data will be cleared and newly sent data will be stored as cutting data if you send new data with 10 seconds or more interval from the time it finished cutting.
  • Page 78 It will copy in following order when COORDINATE AXES ROTATION is set. Copy origin point Third copy First cut First copy Second copy Fourth copy Origin point Copy space Copy space Fifth copy Sixth copy Operation Create one cutting data you want to copy. Cutting data is stored in the buffer memory.

  • Page 79: When Cutting Data Has Registration Marks

    Confirm the setting value and press the [ESC] key Supplement (PREVIOUS). "CANNOT COPY CUT AREA TOO SMALL!" Number of copies will be selected, and it will return to COPY MODE is displayed if the cutting area is smaller screen. than the copy data. Either expand the cutting area, or set the media that is big enough to copy.
  • Page 80 Press the [COPY] key. Supplement • COPY MODE screen is displayed. The CHANGE MEDIA a message is displayed each time when ending a single cut. "If the [ESC] key (CANCEL) is pressed, copying will be suspended and it will return to the default screen. • If there is no data in the buffer memory, "There is no data for copying in the buffer" will be displayed. Please send cutting data.
  • Page 81 Change the media. Supplement "USE THE POSITION KEY TO MOVE TOOL AND THEN PRESS Cutting data is stored even if the media is ENTER." will be displayed on the screen. exchanged. It can be copied as many times until the buffer memory is cleared. It can be copied again after exchanging the media by pressing [COPY] key. The cutting plotter starts a copy immediately after changing the media.

  • Page 82: Dual Configuration

    Dual Configuration This cutting plotter can save independently the two types of settings. Supplement This is called “dual configuration”. Using the dual configuration, the setting can be quickly switched to When the user is switched USER 1 to/from other settings. USER 2, the cutting data will disappear. When worked with two operators, the settings for each operator can be saved separately, in addition, the two types of settings that conform to the media can be saved, the operator can switch quickly the condition settings at the time of the media replacement.

  • Page 83: Chapter 5: Arms (Advanced Registration Mark Sensing System)

    Chapter 5: ARMS (Advanced Registration Mark Sensing System) ARMS (Advanced Registration Mark Sensing System) is a function to scan the registration mark written on the media using sensors. Tilt of the axes and distance can be adjusted with 2POINTS or 3POINTS. 2 axes warp adjustment can be adjusted in addition to axes adjustment (tilt) and distance adjustment with 4POINTS.

  • Page 84: Outline Of Arms

    Outline of ARMS ARMS (Advanced Registration Mark Sensing System) scans the registration mark (reference line) written on the media using sensors. Registration mark scanning accuracy when a designated registration mark is being scanned by this machine is within 0.3 mm. Please take note of the following when scanning a registration mark.

  • Page 85: Scan Range Necessary To Sense The Registration Mark

    Scan Range Necessary to Sense the Registration Mark The range of tool carriage and media movement needed to scan the registration mark is as following. Do not print in the shaded area shown in the Figure below. For 3POINTS MARK TYPE 1 MARK TYPE 2 MARK TYPE 3 MARK TYPE MIRROR 1...
  • Page 86 The area necessary to scan the registration mark when the Mark Distance is set is as following: Do not print in the shaded area shown in the Figure below. For 3POINTS MARK TYPE 1 MARK TYPE 2 MARK TYPE 3 MARK TYPE MIRROR 1 MARK TYPE MIRROR 2 MARK TYPE 4...

  • Page 87: Position Of The Origin Point And The Registration Mark

    Position of the Origin Point and the Registration Mark The origin point after scanning the registration mark will be as shown below. MARK TYPE 1 MARK TYPE 2 MARK TYPE 3 Origin point Origin point Origin point MARK TYPE MIRROR 1 MARK TYPE MIRROR 2 MARK TYPE 4 Origin point...

  • Page 88: Cutting Area When Adjusting The Regisitaration Mark

    Cutting area when adjusting the regisitaration mark Even when adjusting the regisitaration mark, you can cut the outside Supplement of the registration mark (cutting area). If the distortion due to the adjustment is large, there is a possibility that the cutting area is reduced. MARK TYPE 1 MARK TYPE 2 MARK TYPE 3 MARK TYPE MIRROR 1 MARK TYPE MIRROR 2 MARK TYPE 4 Cutout area...

  • Page 89: Media That Registration Mark Cannot Be Sensed

    Media That Registration Mark Cannot be Sensed It may be hard to scan the registration mark as following, depending on the media conditions. • Transparent media Registration mark cannot be scanned because the lighting panel surface is also scanned. • Registration mark other than black line on white background Sensitivity of the sensor is based on the registration mark written in black on white background.

  • Page 90: Setting And Adjustment Of Arms

    Setting and Adjustment of ARMS This section describes the necessary adjustment and settings to correctly scan the registration mark with ARMS. • Setting MARK SCAN MODE and Numbers • Setting Shape (Pattern) of Registration Mark • Setting Registration Mark Size • Setting Mark Distance •...
  • Page 91 3POINTS MARK TYPE 1 MARK TYPE 2 MARK TYPE 3 MARK TYPE MIRROR 1 MARK TYPE MIRROR 2 MARK TYPE 4 Cutout area Cutout area 4POINTS MARK TYPE 1 MARK TYPE 2 MARK TYPE 3 MARK TYPE MIRROR 1 MARK TYPE MIRROR 2 MARK TYPE 4 Cutout area Cutout area...
  • Page 92 1 axis adjustment (2POINT sensing) Supplement • Multiple registration marks (Alignment registration mark) is not available. (See the "Multiple registration marks [Alignment registration mark]) • The printable range on the figure below is for when the Mark Distance is not specified. The cutting area changes depending on the Mark Distance that is set. It will detect the tilt of the printing from 2 registration marks, and cut is performed matching the tilt of the print. MARK TYPE 1 MARK TYPE 2 MARK TYPE 3 MARK TYPE MIRROR 1 MARK TYPE MIRROR 2 MARK TYPE 4 Cutout area...
  • Page 93 4 axes adjustment (4POINTS sensing) Supplement • Distance between the registration marks can be adjusted. • Multiple registration marks (Alignment registration mark) is available. (See the "Multiple registration marks [Alignment registration mark] ") • The printable range on the figure below is for when the Mark Distance is not specified. The cutting area changes depending on the Mark Distance that is set. It will sense the left and right vertical tilts and upper and lower horizontal tilt from 4 registration marks, and cut is performed matching the tilt of the print. Precision of print and cut position will be higher than the 2 axes adjustment. MARK TYPE 1 MARK TYPE 2 MARK TYPE 3...
  • Page 94 Operation Press the [PAUSE/MENU] key. MENU screen is displayed Press the [2] key (ARMS). ARMS SETTING screen (1/5) is displayed. Press the POSITION ( ) key. ARMS SETTING screen (2/5) is displayed. Press the [1] key (MARK SCAN MODE). MARK SCAN MODE screen is displayed Press the [1] key (MARK SCAN MODE).

  • Page 95: Setting Shape (Pattern) Of Registration Mark

    Press the [2] key (NUMBER OF POINTS). NUMBER OF POINTS screen is displayed Press the [1] key (2POINTS), the [2] key (3POINTS) or the [3] key (4POINTS). This will select the number of registration marks and return you to the REGISTRATION MARK MODE setting screen.
  • Page 96 Press the [2] key (REGISTRAION MARK). Supplement • REGISTRAION MARK TYPE setting screen is displayed. It will return to ARMS SETTING screen (2/5) without changing the settings when you press the [ESC] key (CANCEL). • The REVERSE REGISTRATION MARK to ON setting is canceled when the power is turned off. Press the [1] key (TYPE 1), the [2] key (TYPE 2), the [3] key Supplement (TYPE 3), or the [4] key (TYPE 4) For the registration marl patterns, see...

  • Page 97: Setting Distance Adjustment Between The Registration Marks

    Setting Distance Adjustment Between the Registration Marks If the distance between the registration marks is shifted from the original value of the data, the shift is adjusted for the cutting to reflect the ratio, which is calculated from the amount of shift. This is called the distance adjustment between the registration marks.
  • Page 98 Press the [3] key (DISTANCE ADJUST). Supplement DISTANCE ADJUST setting screen is displayed. It will return to ARMS SETTING screen (2/5) without changing the settings when you press the [ESC] key (CANCEL). Press the [1] key (MODE). DISTANCE ADJUST setting screen is displayed. Press the [1] key (USER), the [2] key (CUSTOM), or the [3] Supplement key (STANDARD).

  • Page 99: Setting Registration Mark Size

    Setting Registration Mark Size The size of registration mark that is scanned should be preset. Size of the registration mark that can be set is from 5 mm to 20 mm. If there is unbalance (skewing) or printing error present in the set media, it will be easier to sense registration marks with larger sizes.

  • Page 100: Setting Mark Distance

    Press the [4] key (MARK SIZE). Supplement MARK SIZE setting screen is displayed. It will return to ARMS SETTING screen (2/4) without changing the settings when you press the [ESC] key (CANCEL). Press the POSITION ( ) keys and increase or decrease the setting value. Confirm the settings and press the [ENTER] key (SET). Setting will be set, and it will return to ARMS SETTING screen (2/5).
  • Page 101 Press the POSITION ( ) key twice. ARMS SETTING screen (3/5) is displayed. Supplement Press the [1] key (MARK DISTANCE). It will return to ARMS SETTING screen (3/5) MARK DISTANCE setting screen is displayed. without changing the settings when you press the [ESC] key (CANCEL). Press the [1] key (X). X AXIS setting screen is displayed. Press the [ESC] key and increase or decrease the setting Supplement value.

  • Page 102: Setting Offset Between The Registration Mark And Cutting Origin Point

    Confirm the setting and press the [ESC] key (PREVIOUS). MARK DISTANCE is selected and it will return to MARK DISTANCE screen. Supplement Confirm the setting and press the [ENTER] key (SET). It will return to ARMS SETTING screen Setting will be set, and it will return to ARMS SETTING screen (3/5). without changing the settings when you pressthe [ESC] key (CANCEL).
  • Page 103 Operation Press the [PAUSE/MENU] key. MENU screen is displayed. Press the [2] key (ARMS). ARMS SETTING screen (1/5) is displayed. Press the POSITION ( ) key twice. ARMS SETTING screen (3/5) is displayed Supplement Press the [2] key (AXIS ORIGIN OFFSET). It will return to ARMS SETTING screen (3/5) AXIS ORIGIN OFFSET screen is displayed.
  • Page 104 Confirm the setting and press the [ESC] key (PREVIOUS). Offset value will be selected, and it will return to AXIS ORIGIN OFFSET mode screen. Press the [2] key (Y). Y AXIS setting screen is displayed. Press the POSITION ( ) keys and increase or decrease Supplement the setting value.

  • Page 105: Adjusting For The Registration Mark Scan Position

    Adjusting for the Registration Mark Scan Position Sensor used to detect the registration mark is located in a position away from the blade tip of the tool (pen tip). Therefore, to match the coordinate values that are scanned the registration mark to the positions that are scanned, the adjustment may be required.
  • Page 106 Press the [2] key (ARMS). ARMS SETTING screen (1/5) is displayed. Press the POSITION ( ) key twice. ARMS SETTING screen (3/5) is displayed. Supplement Press the [3] key (SENSOR OFFSET ADJ.). It will return to ARMS SETTING screen (3/5) SENSOR OFFSET ADJ. screen is displayed. without changing the settings when you press the [ESC] key (CANCEL).
  • Page 107 Press [2] key (SCAN). The following message is displayed. Following message is displayed Confirm that the tool is at the position shown in the left image (grey square area), and press the [ENTER] key. It will scan the registration mark, and then plot the registration mark for comparison.

  • Page 108: Sense The Registration Mark For Adjustment On The Media And Enter The Value

    Press the [4] key (Y). SENSOR OFFSET ADJ. Y screen is displayed. Press the [ESC] key key and increase or decrease the setting Supplement value. Set the Y value measured in step 12. Setting range is -2.0 mm to +2.0 mm. Confirm the setting and press the [ESC] key (PREVIOUS). SENSOR OFFSET is selected and it will return to SENSOR OFFSET ADJ.
  • Page 109 Press the [2] key (ARMS). ARMS SETTING screen (1/5) is displayed. Press the POSITION ( ) key twice. ARMS SETTING screen (3/5) is displayed. Press the [3] key (SENSOR OFFSET ADJ.). Supplement SENSOR OFFSET ADJ. screen is displayed. It will return to ARMS SETTING screen (3/5) without changing the settings when you press the [ESC] key (CANCEL).
  • Page 110 Using the scanned registration mark for adjusting, measure Supplement the distance of how much the registration mark for Position of the registration mark is measured comparison needs to be moved so both will overlap, and at the center of the line. record the value. As an example, in the figure above, it needs to move in negative directions for both X and Y directions, so both of the adjustment values will be a negative values.

  • Page 111: Adjusting The Sensor Level

    Confirm the setting and press the [ENTER] key (SET). Supplement Setting will be set, and it will return to ARMS SETTING screen (3/5). It will return to ARMS SETTING screen (3/5) without plotting when you press the [ESC] Press the [PAUSE/MENU] key. key (CANCEL). It will return to the default screen. Adjusting the Sensor Level Scan level (threshold value between the media background color and registration mark lines) of the sensor scanning the registration mark is automatically adjusted.
  • Page 112 Press the POSITION ( ) key twice. ARMS SETTING screen (3/5) is displayed. Press the [4] key (SENSOR ADJUST). Supplement SENSOR ADJUST screen is displayed. It will return to ARMS SETTING screen (3/5) without changing the settings when you press the [ESC] key (CANCEL). Press the [1] key (SCAN). Supplement The following message is displayed. It will return to ARMS SETTING screen (3/5) after setting the sensor level to default when you press the [2] key (DEFAULT).

  • Page 113: Setting The Registration Mark Automatic Sensing

    Setting the registration mark automatic sensing When setting the registration mark automatic sensing to on, the following operations will be performed. Set the registration mark mode to ARMS and during the start of the automatic reading when the current position of the tool is close to the first point (Point 1), by pressing the [ENTER] key* without moving to the sensing start position of tool, the registration mark position will be automatically retrieved.

  • Page 114: Setting Speed Of The Registration Mark Scan

    Press the [1] key (ON) or the [2] key (OFF). Supplement Confirm the setting and press the [ENTER] key (SET). It will return to ARMS SETTING screen (4/5) Setting will be set, and it will return to ARMS SETTING screen (4/5). without changing the settings when you Press the [PAUSE/MENU] key.

  • Page 115: Setting The Scanning Method When Registration Marks Are Scanned ("Ism"/"Normal")

    Press the [2] key (SENSING SPEED). Supplement SENSING SPEED screen is displayed. It will return to ARMS SETTING screen (4/5) without changing the settings when you press the [ESC] key (CANCEL). Press the POSITION ( ) keys and increase or decrease Supplement the setting value. Setting range is 1 to 10 (cm/s). Confirm the setting and press the [ENTER] key (SET). Supplement Setting will be set, and it will return to ARMS SETTING screen (4/5).

  • Page 116: Setting Scan Step When Registration Marks Are Scanned

    Press the POSITION ( ) key twice. ARMS SETTING screen (4/5) is displayed. Press the [3] key (SENSING METHOD). Supplement SENSING METHOD screen is displayed. It will return to ARMS SETTING screen (4/5) without changing the settings when you press the [ESC] key (CANCEL). Supplement Press the [1] key (ISM) or the [2] key(NORMAL). It will return to ARMS SETTING screen The SENSING METHOD is selected.
  • Page 117 Press the [2] key (ARMS). ARMS SETTING screen (1/5) is displayed. Press the POSITION ( ) key three. ARMS SETTING screen (4/5) is displayed Press the [4] key (SCAN STEP). Supplement SCAN STEP screen is displayed. It will return to ARMS SETTING screen (4/5) without changing the settings when you press the [ESC] key (CANCEL).

  • Page 118: Manually Adjusting The Sensor Level (Threshold Value)

    Manually Adjusting the Sensor Level (Threshold Value) The sensing level (threshold value between the media background color and registration mark lines) of the sensor scanning the registration mark can also be manually set. Sensor is adjusted to scan the registration mark written in black lines on white background as the default condition.
  • Page 119 Press the [1] key (TYPE 1, 2), the [2] key (TYPE 3, 4) or the [3] Supplement key (TYPE MIRROR 1, 2). It will return to ARMS SETTING screen without changing the settings when you The registration mark pattern is selected. press the [ESC] key (PREVIOUS).

  • Page 120: Test The Registration Mark Sensor

    Test the Registration Mark Sensor If there still is a difference in the cutting, even after performing an CAUTION adjustment using the registration mark, it is possible to check if there This function performs cutting after the is a problem with the registration mark itself or the application by registration mark is scanned. If a cutter is evaluating the position of the registration mark plotted and sensed used as the tool, it may harm the plotter.
  • Page 121 Press the [2] key (TEST ARMS SENSOR ). Supplement TEST ARMS SENSOR screen is displayed. It will return to ARMS SETTING screen (5/5) without changing the settings when you press the [ESC] key (CANCEL). Press either the [1] key (TYPE 1) or the [2] key (TYPE 2) Supplement depending on the type of the registration mark to be used. It will return to ARMS SETTING screen The following message is displayed.

  • Page 122: Setting The Position Using Arms

    Setting the Position Using ARMS This section describes the method to adjust the position with the operation from control panel using ARMS. There are following 3 methods depending on the number of registration marks scanned. In general, the adjustment becomes more accurate with more registration marks scanned, but it will take longer to adjust. •...
  • Page 123 (See “Setting Registration Mark Size”.) (See “Setting Mark Distance”.) (See “Setting Distance Adjustment Between the Registration Marks”.) (See “Setting Offset Between the Registration Mark and Cutting Origin Points”.) (See “Adjusting the Sensor Level”.) (See “Manually Adjusting the Sensor Level (Threshold Value)”.) Press the [PAUSE/MENU] key.

  • Page 124: Adjust With 3 Points

    Adjust with 3 POINTS 3 POINTS adjustment scans 3 registration marks as shown below, where the adjustment is done measuring the tilting of the X and Y axes and the distance between the registration marks (horizontal and vertical directions). This adjustment is called 2 axis adjustment (tilt adjustment). When the set media is inclined with respect to the X-direction as shown in the following figure, the actually measured position of the registration mark is shifted from the original position.

  • Page 125: Adjust With 4 Points

    2 axes (tilt) adjustment and distance adjustment, so it can adjust more precisely than other methods. Print Data Image is printed tilted and warped GRAPHTEC 2POINT adjusted cut General 1POINT adjusted cut Operation Load the media with registration marks (4POINTS) plotted. Supplement See "Loading Media (Paper or Marking Film)"...
  • Page 126 Set the shape and size of the registration mark, mark Supplement distance, distance adjust mode, offset, paper-weight, sensor It is not necessary to set the MARK level, scan position adjustment, etc., as needed. DISTANCE when it is adjusted manually. (See “Shape (Pattern) of the Registration Mark”.) (See “Setting Registration Mark Size”.) (See “Setting Mark Distance”.) (See “Setting Distance Adjustment Between the Registration Marks”.) (See “Setting Offset Between the Registration Mark and Cutting...

  • Page 127: Adjust Automatically

    Adjust Automatically This section describes the operation to adjust with registration mark Supplement scan by moving to registration mark automatically after setting the See "Adjust Manually" if you are moving ARMS mode and POINTS. manually to registration mark for scanning. Operation Press the [1] key (DURING DETECTION) in the ARMS Supplement SETTING screen (1/5). •...

  • Page 128: Adjust Manually

    Confirm the setting and press the [ENTER] key (SET). Supplement Adjustment by scanning the registration mark is completed, and it will • return to default screen. It will return to default screen without changing the settings when you press the [ESC] key (CANCEL).
  • Page 129 Press the [ENTER] key (SET) ARMS SETTING screen (1/5) is displayed. Press the [1] key (DURING DETECTION) in the ARMS SETTING screen (1/5). The following message is displayed. Press the POSITION ( ) keys and move the tool carriage to the area to start scanning of the registration mark. Supplement Registration mark scan area Left figure is for 4 POINTS. Size and position...
  • Page 130 Press the POSITION ( ) keys and increase or decrease Supplement • the setting value. Measured distance is displayed in the top line in the DISTANCE input screen. Input value (initially same as measured value) is displayed under that. • If the input value is not changed, it will assume that there is no difference betweenthe measured distance and the distance in the data.

  • Page 131: Chapter 6: Manual Position Adjust

    Chapter 6: Manual Position Adjust Here, we will explain how to match up points while manually confirming the media and tool (cutter pen or plotting pen) points. The ARMS function can be used for accurately matching up points. PRODUCT SUMMARY 6.1 Outline of Manual Position Adjust 6.2 Manual Position Adjust...

  • Page 132: Outline Of Manual Position Adjust

    Outline of Manual Position Adjust With manual position adjust, tilt of the axes are adjusted using the 2POINTS, 3POINTS, or 4POINTS adjustment marks (grits or registration marks) as a standard. The distance between each points can also be entered to adjust the distance. Move the tip of each tool to the appropriate point. Use the media with prints (adjustment marks such as grits or registration marks) necessary to get XY axes and origin point.

  • Page 133: Manual Position Adjust

    Manual Position Adjust Method of manual position adjust is described here. Supplement • Adjustment will be cleared if the following is done after setting the adjustment. • Set new origin point. • Set rotation or mirror. (Set the rotate or mirror prior to the axis adjustment) • When the inclination of the axis is too large when setting the first and second point, the first and third point, the third and fourth point, or the second and fourth point, "Angle adjustment error, please reset" will be displayed. After setting the media so as to make the inclination small, please perform adjustment operations. • Axis adjustment will be cleared when point 1 and point 2 is set to same point. Operation Load the media with adjustment mark in the plotter (Refer to the "Loading the Media") Set a cutter plunger or a pen in the tool holder. Press the [PAUSE/MENU] key.
  • Page 134 Press the [1] key (MARK SCAN MODE). MARK SCAN MODE setting screen is displayed. Press the [1] key (MARK SCAN MODE). MARK SCAN MODE setting screen is displayed. Supplement Press the [3] key (AXIS ALIGNMENT). It will return to MARK SCAN MODE setting MARK SCAN MODE will be selected and it will return to MARK SCAN screen without changing the setting when MODE setting screen.
  • Page 135 Press the [1] key (DURING DETECTION) in ARMS SETTING screen (1/5). Following message is displayed. Press the POSITION ( ) key and match the tool tip to the adjustment point (adjustment registration mark). Supplement Confirm the position of the tool, and if it is OK, press the •...
  • Page 136 Confirm the setting and press the [ENTER] key (SET). Supplement The adjustments based on the registration mark scanning will be • It will return to default screen without completed, and it will return to default screen. changing the settings when you press the [ESC] key (CANCEL).

  • Page 137: Chapter 7: Setting Regarding Cutting Quality

    Chapter 7: Setting Regarding Cutting Quality There are times that ideal cutting may not be possible, such as the lines may shift, corners deform, or uncut sections occur, due to the characteristics of the media (thickness, how hard it is, etc.) or the shape of the blades, when the actual cutting is done.

  • Page 138: To Cut The Corner Of Thick Media Sharply

    To cut the corner of thick media sharply Outline of Tangential Mode The blade needs to be facing toward the direction of cut when cutting the media. The tip of the blade is shaped as shown so the blade is facing the cutting direction even when it is cutting curved lines or corners. The tip of the blade is off from the rotation axis of the blade (CUTTER OFFSET).

  • Page 139: Setting The Tangential Mode

    Setting the Tangential Mode ON/OFF and the mode of the tangential mode can be set individually for each of tool condition No. 1 to 8. Operation Press the [COND/TEST] key. CONDITION screen (1/4) is displayed. Press the POSITION ( ) key. CONDITION screen (2/4) is displayed.

  • Page 140: Setting The Length Of Overcut

    Setting the Length of Overcut Set the length of overcut with tangential mode. Operation Press the [COND/TEST] key. CONDITION screen (1/4) is displayed. Press the POSITION ( ) key. CONDITION screen (2/4) is displayed Press the [4] key (OVERCUT). OVERCUT setting screen is displayed. Press the [1] key (Condition No.
  • Page 141 Press the [2] key (START). Overcut length for START setting screen is displayed Press the POSITION ( ) keys and increase or decrease Supplement the setting value. Setting range is 0.0 mm to 3.0 mm. Confirm the setting value, and press the [ESC] key (PREVIOUS). Overcut length for START will be selected, and it will return to OVERCUT setting screen.

  • Page 142: Setting The Initial Down Force

    Setting the Initial Down Force The initial down force setting is effective when tangential mode is selected. Tangential mode is generally used for the cutting of thick media. With thick film, additional time is required for the cutter blade to penetrate the media fully, even when the necessary cutting force is applied. The cutting operation starts before the cutter blade has fully penetrated the media, causing uncut sections to be left.
  • Page 143 Confirm the setting and press the [ENTER] key (SET). Supplement Setting will be set, and it will return to CONDITION screen (3/4). It will return to CONDITION screen (3/4) without changing the settings when you press the [ESC] key (CANCEL). Press the [COND/TEST] key. It will return to default screen.

  • Page 144: Setting The Step Pass

    Setting the Step Pass It may not cut the curved line smoothly if there is very short lines in the curve. It will cut in the units of the specified value when the STEP PASS is used, which allows to control the short lines with certain length, resulting to stable rotation of the blade for higher cut quality.
  • Page 145 Confirm the setting and press the [ENTER] key (SET). Supplement Setting will be set, and it will return to TOOLS setting screen (1/4). It will return to TOOLS SETTING screen (1/4) without changing the settings when you press the [ESC] key (CANCEL). Press the [PAUSE/MENU] key. It will return to default screen.

  • Page 146: Setting The Offset Angle

    Setting the Offset Angle This plotter analyzes the cutting data, and controls the angle of the cutter blade tip if the change in the angles of the corner is large. Angle control is applied if there is larger angle change than the angle specified as reference angle. The time to cut is shortened by setting large value for the reference angle, since it will only apply blade control when there are angles with large angle change, hence reducing the time to make the blade control.
  • Page 147 Press the POSITION ( ) keys and increase or decrease the setting value. Supplement Setting range is 0 to 60. Confirm the setting and press the [ENTER] key (SET). Supplement Setting will be set, and it will return to TOOLS setting screen (2/4). It will return to TOOLS SETTING screen (2/4) without changing the settings when you press the [ESC] key (CANCEL).

  • Page 148: Setting The Distance Adjust

    Setting the Distance Adjust DISTANCE ADJUST value corrects any deviation in the length of cut or plotted line segments, which occurs depending on the media being used. DISTANCE ADJUST value for the deviation is specified as a percentage of the total distance. For example, a setting of +0.05% adjusts a distance of 1000 mm by 1000 x 0.05% = 0.5 mm, making 1000.5 mm.
  • Page 149 Press the [2] key (X). X DISTANCE ADJUST setting screen is displayed. Press the POSITION ( ) keys and increase or decrease Supplement the setting value. Setting range is -0.25% to +0.25%. Confirm the setting value, and press the [ESC] key (PREVIOUS). X DISTANCE ADJUST will be set, and it will return to DISTANCE ADJUST screen.

  • Page 150: Setting Cut Line

    Setting Cut Line After turning on the power or changing pen condition settings, touch the blade to the media and adjust the blade direction. The processing in the part is not cut with perforation patter is adjusted in "UP MODE". The perforation setting can be set for each condition number.
  • Page 151 Press the [1] key (Condition No.). CONDITION No. selection screen is displayed. Press the POSITION ( ) key and select the CONDITION Confirm the setting and press the [ESC] key (PREVIOUS). CONDITION No. is selected and return to CUT LINE PATTERN setting screen.
  • Page 152 Press the POSITION ( ) keys and increase or decrease Supplement the setting value. • Setting range is 0.01 mm to 100.00 mm. • Digits of settings can be changed by pressing the [SLOW] key. Confirm the setting and press the [ESC] key (PREVIOUS). CUT LENGTH will be set and it will return to CUT LINE CONDITION screen.
  • Page 153 Press the POSITION ( ) keys and set the UP MODE. Supplement • The value set here is the FORCE at the part that is not cut. When “UP” is set, the tool up is started. • By entering the smaller value than the FORCE at the time of the normal cut, the Confirm the setting and press the [ESC] key (PREVIOUS).

  • Page 154: Setting The Initial Blade Angle Position

    Setting the Initial Blade Angle Position After turning on the power or changing pen condition settings, touch the blade to the media and adjust the blade direction. The INITIAL BLADE ANGLE POSITION will need to be set in order to make sure the area is not damaged and that the blade properly makes contact with the media.
  • Page 155 Press the POSITION ( ) key. TOOLS SETTING screen (4/4) is displayed. Press the [2] key (INITIAL B. ANGLE POSITION). INITIAL BLADE ANGLE POSITION setting screen is displayed. Press the [1] key (2mm BELOW), the [2] key (Y OUTSIDE), the [3] key (XY OUTSIDE) or the [4] key (SPECIFIED POSITION).

  • Page 156: Settings For Offset Force

    Settings for OFFSET FORCE Slight cut operation is performed before the actual cut operation to align the blade toward the cutting direction. Lower FORCE is necessary compared with the normal cutting, so it is possible to set lower FORCE as an OFFSET FORCE.

  • Page 157: Setting The Overlay Cut Function

    Setting the Overlay Cut Function The Overlay Cut function enables repeated cutting to be performed on a medium that cannot be cut with one cutting operation. In the first cutting operation, a cutting force that is lighter than the specified FORCE value is used to leave cutting trace marks on the medium.
  • Page 158 Press the [2] key (NUMBER FOR OVERRLAY CUT). NUMBER FOR OVERRLAY CUT screen is displayed. Press the POSITION ( ) keys and increase or decrease Supplement the setting value. Setting range is (OFF) or 2 to 9 (time). Confirm the setting and press the [ENTER] key (SET). Supplement Setting will be set, and it will return to CONDITION screen (4/4).

  • Page 159: Setting The Tool Offset Adjust

    Setting the Tool Offset Adjust The Tool Offset Adjust is a function to correct displacement between the Tool Holder 1 and the Tool Holder 2. First, plot (cut) a crosshair (the reference line) with the tool that set to the Tool Holder 2, then plot (cut) another crosshair with the tool that set to the Tool Holder 1.
  • Page 160 Press the [2] key (TEST PATTERN). The following message is displayed. Press the POSITION ( ) keys to move the tool carriages Supplement to the position to plot a test pattern. • Press the [ESC] key (Return) to return to Be sure to move it inside of a plotting range greater than 50 the TOOL OFFSET ADJ setting screen mm on both the X and Y axes.
  • Page 161 Press the POSITION ( ) key and increase or decrease the Supplement setting value. Setting range is -2.0 mm to +2.0 mm. Confirm the setting value and press the [ESC] key (PREVIOUS). TOOL OFFSET ADJ setting screen is displayed. Press [4] key (Y=+0.0 mm). TOOL OFFSET ADJ (Y) setting screen is displayed. Press the POSITION ( ) key and increase or decrease the Supplement...

  • Page 163: Chapter 8: Settings Regarding Cutting Time

    Chapter 8: Settings Regarding Cutting Time Time necessary for cutting depends on the speed to move the tool and media, and efficiency of the operation. It is best to cut slowly and carefully to cut precisely, but the speed is required to enhance the operational efficiency. The setting needs to be in good balance considering the characteristics of the media and tools, and the contents of the cutting data.

  • Page 164: Sorting The Cutting Data

    Sorting the Cutting Data By sorting the cutting data, you can reduce the unnecessary movement of the tool exchange during the cutting and shorten the cutting time. When performing the sorting process in this plotter, it may take some time. Receiving the data sorted by the application software, after setting the sorting process of the plotter to OFF, can be processed faster.
  • Page 165 Press the [1] key (DATA SORTING). DATA SORTING setting screen is displayed Press the [1] key (OFF). DATA SORTING setting screen is displayed Press the [1] key (OFF), [2] key (1) or the [3] key (2). Confirm the setting and press the [ENTER] key (SET). Supplement Setting will be set, and it will return to TOOLS SETTING screen (2/4).

  • Page 166: Setting The Tool Up Move

    Setting the Tool Up Move When the coordinate information to move in a state in which the tool is raised is received continuously from the computer connected to this plotter, "TOOL UP MOVE" is used to set whether to move to every coordinate in order or go directly to the last one .
  • Page 167 Press the [1] key (ENABLED) or the [2] key (DISABLED). Confirm the setting and press the [ENTER] key (SET). Supplement Setting will be set, and it will return to TOOLS SETTING screen (3/4). It will return to TOOLS SETTING screen (3/4) without changing the settings when you press the [ESC] key (CANCEL).

  • Page 168: Setting The Tool Up Speed

    Setting the Tool Up Speed TOOL UP SPEED is the speed the tool moves when it is raised. The cutting time in total becomes short if you set the TOOL UP SPEED to fast speed even though the speed of the tool when it is cutting (lowered) is set to slow speed for the hard to cut media (hard or sticky).
  • Page 169 Press the POSITION ( ) keys and increase or decrease Supplement the setting value. • Values that can be set are AUTO, 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70 and 75 cm/s. • It will be same speed as tool is lowered (TOOL DOWN) when AUTO is selected. Confirm the setting and press the [ENTER] key (SET). Supplement Setting will be set, and it will return to TOOLS SETTING screen (3/4).

  • Page 170: Setting The Tool Up Height

    Setting the Tool Up Height The TOOL UP HEIGHT is the height of the tool position when the tool is raised. Set to "HIGHT POSITION" if the media is thick. Usually, set to the "NORMAL POSITION". Supplement This setting will be saved even if the power is turned off. Operation Press the [PAUSE/MENU] key. MENU screen is displayed.
  • Page 171 Press the [1] key (NORMAL POSITION) or the [2] key (HIGHER POSITION). Confirm the setting and press the [ENTER] key (SET). Supplement Setting will be set, and it will return to TOOLS SETTING screen (3/4). It will return to TOOLS SETTING screen (3/4) without changing the settings when you press the [ESC] key (CANCEL).

  • Page 173: Chapter 9: Setting Regarding Interface

    Chapter 9: Setting Regarding Interface This chapter describes setting regarding interface. PRODUCT SUMMARY 9.1 Setting the Interface 9.2 Clearing the Buffer Memory 9.3 I/F (LAN) 9.4 When Connecting the RS-232C Interface...

  • Page 174: Setting The Interface

    Setting the Interface This section describes how to set the interface. This plotter has the USB, RS-232C and Network (LAN) interfaces, which switches each interface automatically. To use one of the interfaces on this cutting plotter, you need to install the driver software on the PC. For the installation of the driver software, see “Setup Manual”.

  • Page 175: Rs-232C Interface

    RS-232C Interface When using the RS-232C interface, set the command settings, step size settings (when using GP-GL commands), origin point settings for HP-GL (when using HP-GL commands), and transfer conditions for the RS- 232C interface. The transfer conditions for the RS-232C interface can be set from the operations panel. The transfer condition should be set to the same in the software used and in the FCX4000.

  • Page 176: Clearing The Buffer Memory

    Clearing the Buffer Memory This function allows you to clear all the output data in the cutting plotter's buffer memory. CAUTION • Do not execute the BUFFER CLEAR function until the computer has completed data output. • If you clear the buffer while the computer is still sending data to the plotter, the data received up to the time that PAUSE mode was selected is cleared but the computer resumes sending subsequent data which remains in the buffer.

  • Page 177: I/F (Lan)

    I/F (LAN) Set the network interface (LAN). Supplement When you change the settings of the network, the cutting plotter is reset. To connect through a network (LAN), it is necessary to set the following items. • Set the DHCP • Set the IP address • Enter the subnet mask • Enter the gateway •...
  • Page 178 Press the POSITION ( ) key. INTERFACE screen (2/3) is displayed. Press the [3] key (LAN). Network (LAN) setting screen is displayed. Press the [1] key (DHCP:OFF). DHCP setting screen is displayed. Press the [1] key (ON) or the [2] key (OFF). Supplement Confirm the setting and press the [ENTER] key (SET).

  • Page 179: Set Ip Address, Subnet Mask And Gateway

    Set IP address, Subnet Mask and Gateway When the DHCP is set to [OFF], Set IP address, subnet mask and gateway. When the DHCP is set to [ON], IP address, subnet mask and gateway obtained from the DHCP server are displayed.
  • Page 180 Press the POSITION ( ) keys and set the IP address. Supplement By pressing the [SLOW] key, you can change the digit of the setting. Confirm the setting and press the [ESC] key (PREVIOUS). Network (LAN) setting screen is displayed. Press the [3] key (SUBNET MASK). SUBNET MASK setting screen is displayed. Press the POSITION ( ) keys and set the subnet mask.
  • Page 181 Confirm the setting and press the [ESC] key (PREVIOUS). Supplement Network (LAN) setting screen is displayed. When you press the [ ] key in the Network (LAN) setting screen, the Mac address is displayed. Supplement Confirm the setting and press the [ENTER] key (SET). It will return to INTERFACE screen (2/3) When the settings are changed, the cutting plotter is reset and default without changing the settings when you screen is displayed.

  • Page 182: When Connecting The Rs-232C Interface

    When Connecting the RS-232C Interface For the RS-232C settings, it is possible to call any setting by storing the three different setting types of 1 to 3. See "Switching Setting Numbers" to call out the settings to use, and see "Changing and Storing RS-232C Settings"...

  • Page 183: Changing And Storing Rs-232C Settings

    Press the POSITION ( ) key. RS-232C setting number select screen is displayed. Press the POSITION ( ) keys, and select the settings Supplement number. Setting numbers is 1 to 3. Confirm the setting and press the ESC key (PREVIOUS). It will return to RS-232C setting screen. Confirm the setting and press the [ENTER] key (SET).
  • Page 184 Press the POSITION ( ) key. INTERFACE screen (2/3) is displayed. Supplement Press the [2] key (RS-232C). It will return to INTERFACE screen (2/3) RS-232C setting screen is displayed. without changing the settings when you press the [ESC] key (CANCEL). Press the [1] key (BAUD RATE). Supplement BAUD RATE setting screen is displayed. Baud rate can be selected from 19200, 9600, 4800, 2400, 1200, 600 or 300.
  • Page 185 Press the [1] key (8 BIT) or the [2] key (7 BIT). Supplement • DATA BIT will be set, and it will return to RS-232C setting screen. Match the setting value of the application being used currently. • It will return to RS-232C setting screen without changing the settings when you press [ESC] key (CANCEL).

  • Page 187: Chapter 10: Setting Regarding Operation Environment

    Chapter 10: Setting Regarding Operation Environment This chapter describes setting regarding the operation environment 10-1...

  • Page 188: Related To Menu Display

    Related to Menu Display Display Language Setting (LANGUAGE SELECTION) This function sets the language used on the display. You can choose from 10 languages: English, Japanese, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, Chinese, and Korean. Operation Press the [PAUSE/MENU] key. MENU screen is displayed Press the POSITION [ ] key (ADV.).

  • Page 189: Setting The Display Length Unit (Length Unit)

    Setting the Display Length Unit (LENGTH UNIT) The coordinate values that appear on the display and the other parameters for various settings can be changed to either meter or inch display. Operation Press the [PAUSE/MENU] key. MENU screen is displayed Press the POSITION [ ] key (ADV.). ADVANCE screen (1/3) is displayed.

  • Page 190: Related To Plotter Environment

    Related to Plotter Environment Enabling/Disabling the Beep Setting (BEEP FOR KEY OPERATION) This function selects whether to enable or disable the beep that is emitted whenever a control panel key is pressed. Operation Press the [PAUSE/MENU] key. MENU screen is displayed Press the POSITION [ ] key (ADV.). ADVANCE screen (1/3) is displayed.

  • Page 191: Setting The Force (Switching Xy Force)

    Setting the force (SWITCHING XY FORCE) This is used to switch the FORCE for each X and Y directions. Set the FORCE to ENABLED or DISABLED. Operation Press the [PAUSE/MENU] key. MENU screen is displayed Press the POSITION [ ] key (ADV.). ADVANCE screen (1/3) is displayed. Press the POSITION ( ) key.

  • Page 192: Setting The Position Key Low Speed (Posi. Key Speed + Slow Key)

    Setting the position key low speed (POSI. KEY SPEED + SLOW KEY) Use the POSITION ( ) keys to set the speed in the case of slow-moving. Operation Press the [PAUSE/MENU] key. MENU screen is displayed Press the POSITION [ ] key (ADV.). ADVANCE screen (1/3) is displayed. Press the POSITION ( ) key. ADVANCE screen (2/3) is displayed.

  • Page 193: Setting The Position Key High Speed (Posi. Key Speed)

    Setting the position key high speed (POSI. KEY SPEED) Use the POSITION ( ) keys to set the speed in the case of fast-moving. Operation Press the [PAUSE/MENU] key. MENU screen is displayed Press the POSITION [ ] key (ADV.). ADVANCE screen (1/3) is displayed. Press the POSITION ( ) key. ADVANCE screen (2/3) is displayed.

  • Page 194: Setting The Display Of The Position Key (Tool Position)

    Setting the display of the position key (TOOL POSITION) Set whether to display the tool position when the [SLOW] key is pressed. Operation Press the [PAUSE/MENU] key. MENU screen is displayed Press the POSITION [ ] key (ADV.). ADVANCE screen (1/3) is displayed. Press the POSITION ( ) key. ADVANCE screen (2/3) is displayed.

  • Page 195: Setting The Pause Key (Pause/Menu Key Setting)

    Setting the pause key (PAUSE/MENU KEY SETTING) Set the screen to be displayed when the [PAUSE/MENU] key is pressed during data reception. Operation Press the [PAUSE/MENU] key. MENU screen is displayed Press the POSITION [ ] key (ADV.). ADVANCE screen (1/3) is displayed. Press the POSITION ( ) key. ADVANCE screen (3/3) is displayed.

  • Page 196: Setting The User Key (User Key Setting)

    Setting the user key (USER KEY SETTING) Set whether to use the switching of the [USER 1/2] key. Operation Press the [PAUSE/MENU] key. MENU screen is displayed Press the POSITION [ ] key (ADV.). ADVANCE screen (1/3) is displayed. Press the POSITION ( ) key. ADVANCE screen (3/3) is displayed. Press the [2] key (USER KEY SETTING).

  • Page 197: Setting The Draft Mode (Draft Mode)

    Setting the draft mode (DRAFT MODE) Set whether to use the draft mode. When the draft mode is enabled, the “D” is displayed in the READY screen and the screen during operation. CAUTION When setting to ENABLED, the cutting operation is faster, but the cutting quality is not guaranteed. Operation Press the [PAUSE/MENU] key. MENU screen is displayed Press the POSITION [ ] key (ADV.). ADVANCE screen (1/3) is displayed.
  • Page 198 Confirm the setting and press the [ENTER] key (SET). Supplement Setting will be set, and it will return to ADVANCE screen (3/3) . It will return to ADVANCE screen (3/3) without changing the settings when you Press the [PAUSE/MENU] key. press the ESC key (CANCEL). It will return to default screen. 10-12...

  • Page 199: Chapter 11: Settings Of Controls From Computer

    Chapter 11: Settings of Controls from Computer This chapter describes setting regarding the controls from the computer. 11-1...

  • Page 200: Related To Command Processing

    Related to Command Processing Setting the Command (COMMAND) There are 2 types of commands, the GP-GL and the HP-GL, that the plotter can use. Match the setting to the used software, or set it to AUTO. Supplement • Automatic detection of the command may make mistake depending on the data. It will give error or malfunction when it has made mistake. In that case, set the command before using. • Always send the data when the plotter is in READY status during the automatic detection of the command. • Once the data is cut with the automatic detection of the command, it will be ready to automatically detect next command 10 seconds after completing the cutting. Send next data after 10 seconds has past after previous cutting when sending data with different command.

  • Page 201: Priority Of Tool Condition Selection (Condition Priority)

    Priority of Tool Condition Selection (CONDITION PRIORITY) Select the priority of the setting created by different method when the tool condition is set. All the tool condition that is received from the computer will be ignored, and only the setting and change of the tool condition from the control panel is accepted when MANUAL is selected.

  • Page 202: Enabling/Disabling The Condition Select Command (Tool Select Command)

    Enabling/Disabling the Condition Select Command (TOOL SELECT COMMAND) Setting for what to do when the condition select command ("J" in GP-GL, and "SP" in HP-GL) is received. It will ignore the condition select command when set to DISABLED. Operation Press the [PAUSE/MENU] key in the default screen. MENU screen is displayed.

  • Page 203: Related To Gp-Gl Command

    Related to GP-GL Command This section is useful when using the GP-GL command. Setting the Step Size (GP-GL STEP SIZE) The distance to travel with 1 step can be changed. Match the setting value of the application to be used. Operation Press the [PAUSE/MENU] key in the default screen. MENU screen is displayed.

  • Page 204: Enabling/Disabling The ' : ' And ' ; ' Commands (Command ' : ', ' ; ')

    Enabling/Disabling the ' : ' and ' ; ' Commands (COMMAND ' : ', ' ; ') If the first part of the data is lost when the GP-GL command is set, these commands may be having an adverse effect. In this case, set the ' : ' and ' ; ' commands to DISABLED. Operation Press the [PAUSE/MENU] key in the default screen.

  • Page 205: Moving The Pen While Raised Or Lowered In Response To The 'W' Command (Command 'W')

    Moving the Pen While Raised or Lowered in Response to the 'W' Command (COMMAND 'W') You can set the pen operation when the 'W' command is received, which is a GP-GL arc cutting command. This function sets the pen operation upon receipt of the 'W' command for the cutting of arcs. The pen will move to the specified starting position in the raised status when it is set to TOOL UP, regardless of the pen’s conditions.

  • Page 206: Related To Hp-Gl Command

    Related to HP-GL Command This section is useful when using the HP-GL command. Model ID Response (HP-GL MODEL EMULATED) This function sets the operation upon receipt of the "OI" command requesting for the model ID. The reply will be 7550 when set to 7550B, and 7595 when set to 7595A. Operation Press the [PAUSE/MENU] key in the default screen.

  • Page 207: Setting The Circle-Command Resolution (Circle Resolution)

    Setting the Circle-Command Resolution (CIRCLE RESOLUTION) This function sets the resolution upon receipt of the circle-command for the HP-GL pen plotter arc cutting command. Select either "AUTO" or "DEFAULT", which is 5 degrees. Operation Press the [PAUSE/MENU] key in the default screen. MENU screen is displayed. Press the POSITION [ ] key (I/F).

  • Page 209: Chapter 12: Offline Output

    Chapter 12: Offline Output This chapter describes setting regarding the offline output. PRODUCT SUMMARY 12.1 Offline Output from USB Memory 12.2 Output with a Bar Code 12-1...

  • Page 210: Offline Output From Usb Memory

    12.1 Offline Output from USB Memory Dedicated data that was preliminarily created by the application software can be saved in the USB memory and output from the cutting plotter. Select the data from the menu of the plotter, and then output it in offline. Supplement •...
  • Page 211 Press the [1] key (SELECTS DATA FILE). Supplement • SELECTS DATA FILE screen is displayed. If the USB memory is not inserted, the following screen is displayed. • If the output data is not saved in the USB memory, the following screen is displayed.

  • Page 212: Output With A Bar Code

    12.2 Output with a Bar Code The information related to the output file is preliminarily bar-coded using the Cutting Master4 and Graphtec Pro Studio, etc. and it can be printed with the design and the registration marks. When cutting with the cutting plotter, the bar code is scanned and the cut data (xpf) that has been saved to a USB memory that matches the bar code is detected.
  • Page 213 Press the POSITION ( ) keys and move the tool to the start mark position. Start mark Bar code Confirm the tool position and press [ENTER] key. Supplement • The bar code is scanned. When completed, the following screen is When the start mark is not detected, the displayed.

  • Page 215: Chapter 13: Maintenance

    Chapter 13: Maintenance This chapter describes the settings for the maintenance. PRODUCT SUMMARY 13.1 Daily Maintenance 13.2 Replacing Cutter Blade 13.3 Cleaning the Cutter Pen 13.4 Replacing the Cutter Plunger 13.5 Setting the Alarm for Degree of Wear (BLADE WEAR ALARM) 13-1...

  • Page 216: Daily Maintenance

    13.1 Daily Maintenance Daily Maintenance During the course of daily maintenance be sure to observe the following precautions: (1) Never lubricate the mechanisms of the plotter. (2) Clean the plotter's casing using a dry cloth that has been moistened in a neutral detergent diluted with water. Never use thinner, benzene, alcohol, or similar solvents to clean the casings;...

  • Page 217: Replacing Cutter Blade

    13.2 Replacing Cutter Blade Replace the cutter blade by referring to the structure diagram of the cutter pen. CAUTION To avoid bodily injury, handle cutter blades with care. Supplement For more information about the structure of the Cutter Plunger, see “Cutter Plunger Structure”. PHP33-CB09N-HS/ PHP35-CB09-HS/ PHP33-CB15N-HS PHP35-CB15-HS Blade-length adjustment knob Blade-length adjustment knob (Blue) / (Red) Plunger Plunger Cutter blade Cutter blade φ0.9mm / φ1.5mm φ0.9mm / φ1.5mm Plunger-cap...
  • Page 218 Turn the plunger cap in the counter-clockwise direction to remove it from the plunger Remove the blade from inside the plunger cap. Remove a new blade from its pack. Insert the new blade into the hole provided in the plunger cap. With the blade inserted into the plunger cap, screw on the plunger from above.

  • Page 219: Cleaning The Cutter Pen

    13.3 Cleaning the Cutter Pen Letting leftover media and paper dust build up on blades can dull them and cause them to deteriorate. Be sure to clean the cutter pen regularly and remove build up. CAUTION To avoid bodily injury, handle cutter blades with care. Operation Clean off paper dust and media build up from the blade. After cleaning it, return it to its proper place.

  • Page 220: Replacing The Cutter Plunger

    13.4 Replacing the Cutter Plunger The tip of the cutter plunger gets worn down due to friction with the media. When the tip of the cutter plunger gets worn down, cut quality suffers. When the tip of the plunger cap gets worn down, it is recommended that you replace it with the new cutter plunger. PHP33-CB09N-HS/ PHP35-CB09-HS/ PHP33-CB15N-HS...

  • Page 221: Setting The Alarm For Degree Of Wear (Blade Wear Alarm)

    13.5 Setting the Alarm for Degree of Wear (BLADE WEAR ALARM) This function measures the distance of cuts made by the plotter to determine when the cutter blade should be replaced. BLADE WEAR DETECT ON/OFF, SET BLADE GROUP, ALARM DISTANCE and BLADE WEAR DETECT settings are required. Operation Press the [PAUSE/MENU] key in the default screen. MENU screen is displayed.
  • Page 222 Press the [1] key (ON) or the [2] key (OFF). Confirm the setting and press the [ENTER] key (SET). Setting will be set, and it will return to BLADE WEAR ALARM SETUP screen. Press the [2] key (SET BLADE GROUP). SET BLADE GROUP setting screen is displayed.
  • Page 223 Press the POSITION ( ) keys and select the group No. Supplement (GROUP NO.). Setting range is 1 to 8.. Press the POSITION ( ) key and increase or decrease the setting value. Supplement Setting range is 500 m to 5000 m (100 m step) Confirm the setting and press the [ENTER] key (SET). Setting will be set, and it will return to BLADE WEAR ALARM SETUP screen.
  • Page 224 Press the [ESC] key (CANCEL). Setting will be set, and it will return to BLADE WEAR ALARM SETUP setting screen. Press the [PAUSE/MENU] key It will return to default screen. 13-10...

  • Page 225: Chapter 14: Troubleshooting

    Chapter 14: Troubleshooting Refer to this chapter if you feel something is wrong, or it does not work right. It also describes the settings of the plotter, confirming the cutting data, and method to create test patterns. PRODUCT SUMMARY 14.1 Troubleshooting 14.2 Printing the Setting of the Cutting Plotter 14.3 Plotting the Test Pattern 14.4 Plotting the CUTTING PRO...

  • Page 226: Troubleshooting

    Check that the power is supplied to the electrical outlet. Contact your sales representative or nearest Graphtec dealer if the problem still exists. • Nothing is displayed on the LCD panel. The plotter is defective. Contact your sales representative or nearest Graphtec dealer if the problem still exists.

  • Page 227: When It Does Not Work Right

    The plotter is defective. Contact your sales representative or the Graphtec call center. • It is cutting with origin point Data created with lower left Reset the origin point to center on Setting Origin Point When...

  • Page 228: When The Cutting Result Is Not Good

    When the Cutting Result is Not Good Symptom Possible Cause Solution • Corners are rounded. Blade and OFFSET does not match. Change the OFFSET. • Corners are too sharp. It is rounded: Increase the OFFSET It is too sharp: Decrease the OFFSET •...

  • Page 229: Error Messages In Gp-Gl Command Mode

    Error Messages in GP-GL Command Mode Error LCD Display Cause Solution Displayed E02001 • The plotter received an unrecognizable Press the [ENTER] key. command. • Noise came in when the computer was Configure to drive the plotter from the menu turned on.

  • Page 230: Error Messages In Hp-Gl Command Mode

    Error Messages in HP-GL Command Mode If any of the following command errors occur, they are nearly always caused by following 2 reasons. 1. The configuration regarding the output device in the application software has changed. 2. The plotter's interface conditions have changed. Perform following if these are the cause of the problem.
  • Page 231 Error LCD Display Cause Solution Displayed E03014 Too many parameters in the I/O related Check the program. command. E03015 Framing error, parity error, or overrun error Set the RS-232C transmission condition. has occurred. E03016 Interface buffer memory has overflowed. Set the RS-232C transmission condition. 14-7...

  • Page 232: Arms Error Messages

    ARMS Error Messages Error LCD Display Cause Solution Displayed E04001 Tilt to adjust with AXIS ALIGNMENT is too Reload the media. large. E04002 It is over the setting range of the distance Reset to smaller value. adjust. E04003 Failed to adjust the sensor level. This media cannot be used.
  • Page 233 Error LCD Display Cause Solution Displayed E04012 It has exceeded detection area while Check the media. Check the print position detecting the registration mark. of the registration mark. E04013 It has exceeded detection area while Check the media. Check the print position detecting the registration mark.
  • Page 234 Error LCD Display Cause Solution Displayed E04024 Registration mark was not detected. Redo the sensor level adjustment. Change the color of the registration mark. Check the media. Check the print position of the registration mark. E04025 Registration mark was not detected. Redo the sensor level adjustment.

  • Page 235: Other Error Messages

    Cause Solution Displayed E01001 to The plotter is defective. Contact your sales representative or E01005 nearest Graphtec dealer. E01006 The plotter is defective. Contact your sales representative or nearest Graphtec dealer. E01007 The plotter is defective. Contact your sales representative or nearest Graphtec dealer.
  • Page 236 14-12...
  • Page 237 Error LCD Display Cause Solution Displayed E05012 The appropriate file cannot be found in the Save the appropriate file in the external external memory (USB memory). memory (USB memory). E05013 The START MARK is not recognized. Change the printing state of bar code. Move the tool carriage above the START MARK.

  • Page 238: Caution Message

    Caution Message Error LCD Display Description Displayed W06008 When command is set to auto, the DUMP mode is not available. W06013 The USER KEY is enabled. 14-14...

  • Page 239: Printing The Setting Of The Cutting Plotter

    14.2 Printing the Setting of the Cutting Plotter Condition setting list can be printed when you need to check the current setting of the cutting plotter. CAUTION • Do not place you hand around the moving areas. The tool carriage will start moving, so there is a chance of injury. Tool carriage will start to move immediately after selecting to print the CONDITION list •...
  • Page 240 Press the [1] key (DONE 1/2) or the [2] key (DONE 2/2). Supplement Message to confirm tool position is displayed. Press the [ESC] key (CANCEL CONDITION) to return to the TEST menu screen without printing the list. Press the POSITION ( )keys and move the tool carriage to print start position.

  • Page 241: Plotting The Test Pattern

    14.3 Plotting the Test Pattern To check the operation of the cutting plotter, plot a self-test pattern. CAUTION Do not place your hand around the moving areas. The tool carriage will start moving, so there is a chance of injury. Tool carriage will start to move immediately after selecting to plot the test pattern. Operation Set a media larger than A3 size. Supplement See "Loading Media " for loading the media. Set the pen tool to the tool holder and select the condition Supplement where the pen tool is set.
  • Page 242 Confirm that the pen tool is set. Confirm that moving parts of tool and media are safely CAUTION operated. Do not place your hand around the moving areas. The tool carriage will start moving, so there is a chance of injury. Press the [1] key (DONE). Supplement Plotting of the test pattern starts. It will return to TEST menu screen without printing when you press the [2] key (CANCEL SELF TEST).

  • Page 243: Plotting The Cutting Pro

    14.4 Plotting the CUTTING PRO To check the operation of the cutting plotter, plot a test pattern. CAUTION Do not place your hand around the moving areas. The tool carriage will start moving, so there is a chance of injury. Tool carriage will start to move immediately after selecting to plot the test pattern. Operation Set a media larger than A3 size. Supplement See "Loading Media " for loading the media. Set the tool to the tool holder and select the condition where Supplement the tool is set.
  • Page 244 Confirm that the tool is set. Confirm that moving parts of tool and media are safely CAUTION operated. Do not place your hand around the moving areas. The tool carriage will start moving, so there is a chance of injury. Press the [1] key (DONE). Supplement Plotting of the CUTTING PRO starts. It will return to TEST menu screen without printing when you press the [ESC] key (CANCEL SELF TEST).

  • Page 245: Confirming The Cutting Data

    14.5 Confirming the Cutting Data Output of the dump list of the cutting data received by the plotter is possible. It is used to check if the transmission of cutting data is performed correctly. CAUTION Do not place your hand around the moving areas. The tool carriage will start moving, so there is a chance of injury. Tool carriage will start to move immediately after selecting to print the dump list. Supplement • There may be a difference in the RS-232C transmission condition or the command setting when the printed output and the display of transmission data does not match. Check the transmission condition and the command.
  • Page 246 Press the [3] key (DATA DUMP). DATA DUMP start screen is displayed. Confirm that the pen tool is set. CAUTION Confirm that moving parts of tool and media are safely Do not place your hand around the moving operated. areas. The tool carriage will start moving, so there is a chance of injury.

  • Page 247: Plotting The Sample Cut Pattern

    14.6 Plotting the Sample Cut Pattern To check the operation of the plotter, plot a sample cut pattern. CAUTION Do not place your hand around the moving areas. The tool carriage will start moving, so there is a chance of injury. Tool carriage will start to move immediately after selecting to print the dump list. Operation Set the media to cut a sample pattern. Supplement See "Loading Media " for loading the media. Set the tool to the tool holder and select the condition where Supplement the tool is set.
  • Page 248 Press the [1] key (SAMPLE CUT). Supplement SAMPLE CUT screen is displayed. The contents of the sample cut screen depend on the command setting. Confirm that the tool is set. Confirm that moving parts of tool and media are safely CAUTION operated. Do not place your hand around the moving areas. The tool carriage will start moving, so there is a chance of injury.

  • Page 249: Self Diagnostic Test

    14.7 Self Diagnostic Test Operation status can be tested by self diagnostic test by operating the sensors and switches following the instruction on the screen. Operation Turn the power on. Press the [PAUSE/MENU] key in the default screen. MENU screen is displayed. Press the POSITION ( ) key (TEST).

  • Page 250: Reading The Error Message

    Press the [1] key (DONE). Message for testing is displayed on the screen. Operate switches and sensors following the instructions on the screen. "OK" will be displayed if the operation is detected correctly, and next test will start. It will return to TEST menu screen once all the test items are completed. Test items are as following.
  • Page 251 Press the POSITION ) key. ADVANCE screen (3/3) is displayed. Press the [3] key (ERROR MESSAGES). ERROR MESSAGES list screen is displayed. Left column is time Supplement the error occurred, and right column is the type of the error. 4 error •...
  • Page 253 Appendix This chapter describes the specification of the cutting plotter. PRODUCT SUMMARY A.1 Main Specifications A.2 Supplies A.3 External Dimensions A.4 Menu Tree A.5 Default menu setting...

  • Page 254: Main Specifications

    Main Specifications FCX4000-50ES FCX4000-60ES Configuration Flatbed Drive system Digital servo Media hold-down method Electrostatic adhesion Cutting area 660 mm × 488 mm 976 mm × 660 mm Mountable media width 536 mm 708 mm Specifiable speeds 75 cm/s (Omnidirection) Max. acceleration 9.8 m/s (Omnidirection) Specifiable speeds...

  • Page 255: A.2 Supplies

    Supplies Supplies Item Model Contents Cutter plunger PHP33-CB09N-HS 1 pc: φ0.9 cutter plunger (for CB09UB)) PHP33-CB15N-HS 1 pc: φ1.5 cutter plunger PHP35-CB09-HS 1 pc: φ0.9 cutter plunger (for CB09UB) PHP35-CB15-HS 1 pc: φ1.5 cutter plunger Water-based fiber-tip pen plunger PHP31-FIBER Water based fiber-tip pen plunger (1 set) Water-based fiber-tip pen KF700-BK...

  • Page 256: A.3 External Dimensions

    External Dimensions FCX4000-50ES 1089 Unit: mm Dimensional accuracy: ±5mm...

  • Page 257: Fcx4000-60Es

    FCX4000-60ES 1405 Unit: mm Dimensional accuracy: ±5mm...

  • Page 258: Fcx4000-60Es (With Option Stand

    FCX4000-60ES (With option stand) 1405 Unit: mm Dimensional accuracy: ±5mm...

  • Page 259: Menu Tree

    Menu Tree Default screen CONDITION setting screen (1/4) [COND/TEST] [ENTER] [COPY] CONDITION setting screen (2/4) CONDITION setting screen (3/4) CONDITION Continued setting screen (4/4)
  • Page 260 Default screen CONDITION (Continued) setting screen (3/4) CONDITION SETTING screen (4/4) TOOLS MENU screen SETTING screen (1/4) [PAUSE/MENU] TOOLS SETTING screen (2/4) TOOLS SETTING screen (3/4) TOOLS Continued setting screen (4/4)
  • Page 261 Default screen TOOLS (Continued) SETTING screen (4/4) TOOLS SETTING screen (4/4) ARMS MENU screen SETTING screen (1/5) [PAUSE/MENU] ARMS SETTING screen (2/5) ARMS SETTING screen (3/5) ARMS Continued SETTING screen (4/5)
  • Page 262 Default screen ARMS (Continued) SETTING screen (3/5) ARMS SETTING screen (4/5) ARMS SETTING screen (5/5) AREA MENU screen SETTING screen (1/2) [PAUSE/MENU] AREA SETTING screen (2/2) Continued A-10...
  • Page 263 Default screen (Continued) INTERFACE MENU screen setting screen (1/3) [PAUSE/MENU] INTERFACE setting screen (2/3) INTERFACE setting screen (3/3) ADVANCE MENU screen setting screen (1/3) [PAUSE/MENU] ADVANCE Continued setting screen (2/3) A-11...
  • Page 264 Default screen ADVANCE (Continued) setting screen (1/3) ADVANCE setting screen (2/3) ADVANCE setting screen (3/3) TEST MENU screen setting screen (1/2) [PAUSE/MENU] TEST setting screen (2/2) Continued A-12...
  • Page 265 Default screen (Continued) MEM. MENU screen setting screen (1/1) [PAUSE/MENU] Default screen (Finish) A-13...

  • Page 266: Default Menu Setting

    Default menu setting Menu items Setting items Initial value TOOLS SETTING TOOL INTERVAL ADJUSTMENT 0.0mm/0.0mm STEP PASS OFFSET FORCE OFFSET ANGLE DATA SORTING TOOL SELECT COMMAND SETTING ENABLED TOOL UP MOVE DISABLED TOOL UP SPEED 30 cm/s TOOL SELECT PAUSE SETTING DISABLED CONDITION PRIORITY PROGRAM...
  • Page 267 Menu items Setting items Initial value INTERFACE SETTING COMMAND AUTO HP-GL ORIGIN POINT LOWER LEFT HP-GL MODEL EMULATED 7595 GP-GL STEP SIZE 0.100mm RS232C No.1 (FORWARDING CONDITION NUMBER) RS232C: FORWARDING CONDITION RS232C NO.1: 9600/8/NONE/HARD BAUD RATE/BIT LENGTH/PARITY/ RS232C NO.2: 9600/7/EVEN/HARD HANDSHAKE RS232C NO.3: 9600/8/EVEN/XONXOFF LAN DHCP...
  • Page 268 Menu items Setting items Initial value TOOL Condition No. Condition No. 1 SETTING TOOL SPEED FORCE ACCELERATION OFFLINE NUMBER SET TANGENTIAL MODE CONDITION NO. 1 OVERCUT (START / END) 0.0/0.0 CREASING SET Condition No. -/ Mode 1/ the number of creasing 1/0.00mm INITIAL DOWN FORCE PERFORATION PATTERN...

  • Page 269: Index

    INDEX Sign Contents of Operation from Menu Screen ..2-10 Continuously Move Manually ....1, 2, 3, 4 .
  • Page 270 LANGUAGE SELECTION ..... . Raise or Lower the Tool ......10-2 LCD Display .
  • Page 271 Setting the Force ......2-24 Setting the Initial Blade Angle Position ... . . 7-18 USB cable .
  • Page 273 Specifications are subject to change without notice. FCX4000 User's Manual FCX4000-UM-151 September 25, 2017 1st edition-01 GRAPHTEC CORPORATION...

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