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MUTOH ValueCut VC-600 Maintenance Manual

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MAINTENANCE
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Cutting Plotter
VC-600
VC-1300
VC-1800
管理 No.
VCE-MM-02

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  • Page 1 MAINTENANCE MANUAL Cutting Plotter VC-600 VC-1300 VC-1800 管理 No. VCE-MM-02...

  • Page 2: Revision History

    MAINTENANCE MANUAL REVISION HISTORY Date Sheet No CONTENTS Mar 26, 2013 Release Apr 30,2013 P.31 Changed Main board attachment position P.53-55 Renamed parts P.53-55 Added parts photo P.56 Added Service parts(Pinch Roller, X/Y axis belt) P.57 Correction of dimension(Specification list) Aug 14, 2013 Added VC-1800 Added serial information...

  • Page 3: Important Safety Information

    MAINTENANCE MANUAL Important Safety Information Safety Instructions General and Personal Safety Precautions [PERSONAL SAFETY] For personal safety, observe the following general precautions: A second person should be available to disable the system in an emergency.  Wear appropriate protective gear that fits comfortably. ...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    MAINTENANCE MANUAL TABLE OF CONTENTS REVISION HISTORY ..................2 Important Safety Information ................ 3 Safety Instructions ......................... 3 General and Personal Safety Precautions ................... 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS .................. 4 Introduction and Component ............... 7 A. Main Unit Assembly ........................8 B.
  • Page 5 MAINTENANCE MANUAL Maintenance Diagnostics ......................43 How to Begin Maintenance Diagnostics ..................43 Diagnostics Function Diagram ..................... 44 Diagnostic Test for SRAM and DRAM..................45 Diagnostic Test for Lever Sensor ....................45 Diagnostic Test for Media Sensors ....................46 Diagnostic Test for Width Sensor ....................47 Diagnostic Test for Motor Encoder and Tool Holder Encoder ............
  • Page 6 MAINTENANCE MANUAL Recommend Service Parts List ....................57 Specification ..........................61 Consumable Item List ........................62 Optional Item List ........................62 VCE-MM-02...

  • Page 7: Introduction And Component

    For further Tech Support enquiries and assistance please contact the following Email address: cs_service@mutoh.co.jp The following diagrams represent all of the maintainable mechanical and electronic components of the ValueCut Plotter with corresponding parts lists for convenient identification.

  • Page 10: Left End Assembly

    MAINTENANCE MANUAL C. Left End Assembly : Recommend Service Parts VCE-MM-02...

  • Page 11: Right End Assembly

    MAINTENANCE MANUAL D. Right End Assembly : Recommend Service Parts VCE-MM-02...

  • Page 13: Carriage Assembly

    MAINTENANCE MANUAL F. Carriage Assembly : Recommend Service Parts VCE-MM-02...

  • Page 14: Pinch Roller Assembly

    MAINTENANCE MANUAL G. Pinch Roller Assembly : Recommend Service Parts VCE-MM-02...

  • Page 17: System Diagram And Components Of Main Board

    MAINTENANCE MANUAL System Diagram and Components of Main Board VCE-MM-02...

  • Page 18: System Diagram

    MAINTENANCE MANUAL System Diagram Memory OSC 54MHz OSC 54MHz FLASH 512KBx2 or 512KBx3 54MHz MCF5206EAB54 SRAM DRAM 64KB 1MB or 4MB FPGA TIMER & PWM Generator X Motor Y Motor Driver Driver Driver X Motor Y Motor Encoder Encoder Encoder TIMER &...

  • Page 19: Wiring Diagram

    MAINTENANCE MANUAL Wiring Diagram VCE-MM-02...

  • Page 20: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE MANUAL Maintenance This chapter deals with component replacement and maintenance of the ValueCut Cutting Plotter. It gives detailed step-by-step instruction on how to replace or adjust the components of this machine. Components Replacement and Belt Tension Adjustment Removing the Front, Back, End and Top Covers The following steps are those involved in removal of the front, back, end and top covers.

  • Page 21: Replacing The Pinch Roller Sets

    MAINTENANCE MANUAL To Remove the Top Cover: 1. Unscrew the two screws at each end of the 2. Unplug the Control Panel Cable before Top Cover. removing the top cover completely. Replacing the Pinch Roller Sets The following steps are those involved in replacing pinch roller sets. To Unlatch the Pinch Roller Lever: 1.
  • Page 22 MAINTENANCE MANUAL To Remove the Square Bar Holding Bracket: 1. Unscrew the 2 bracket screws. 2. Remove the bracket and washer. To Remove the Pinch Roller Sets: 1. Slide the pinch roller to the notch at the 2. Remove the pinch roller set through the right end of the Square Bar.

  • Page 23: Replacing The Tool Carriage

    MAINTENANCE MANUAL Note: When re-installing the Pinch Roller Set, the Cam Roller must be aligned squarely to the Square Bar. Note: When aligning the Cam Roller please remember to keep the release grip locked down. Release Grip Cam Roller Note: Pinch-roller is color-coded by pressure force. When replacing the pinch-roller, make sure to replace all the pinch-rollers with the same color.
  • Page 24 MAINTENANCE MANUAL To Remove the Tool Carriage cover: 1. Depress the two locking clips at the top of the Tool Carriage Cover and pull the Cover away. To Prepare the Tool Carriage for Removal: 1. Pop up the plastic locking pins using a 2.
  • Page 25 MAINTENANCE MANUAL Belt A Belt B 3. Unbolt and remove nut A and B, and then unscrew both Bolt A and Bolt B until they are flush with the bracket. To Remove the Tool Carriage: 1. Separate the Sprung Washer/Rollers as seen in the figure above.
  • Page 26 MAINTENANCE MANUAL 2. Swing the Tool Carriage down and out while keeping the Sprung Washer/Rollers apart. Note1: To install a new Tool Carriage or replace the original Tool Carriage simply reverse the steps for Tool Carriage removal. Note2: Remember to separate the Sprung Washer/Rollers, and then place them on the Carriage track before you swing the Tool Carriage back into place VCE-MM-02...

  • Page 27: Replacing The Y-Motor

    MAINTENANCE MANUAL Replacing the Y-Motor The following steps are those involved in the replacement of the Y-motor: 1. Loosen the all 3 tension-bracket retaining screws as well as the tension adjustment screw, but do not remove them. 2. Depress the jumper clips, and pull to 3.
  • Page 28 MAINTENANCE MANUAL Note1: To install or replace the Y-motor, simply reverse the steps to remove it. Note2: After the Y-motor is in place, you must adjust the Y- motor belt tension as described in the Y-motor belt tension adjustment section of this chapter. Note3: Make the Y-motor jumper reconnection the last step after the Y-motor tension belt adjustment when you have finished installing or replacing the Y-motor.

  • Page 29: Replacing The Vcm Pc Board

    MAINTENANCE MANUAL Replacing the VCM PC Board The following is what is involved in replacement of the VCM PC board. 2. Unplug the two sensor connectors, and then unscrew the two PC board screws to remove the board. Note1: If the Pinch Roller Sensor is still not effective after replacement the Tool Carriage or the Flat Cable may need replacement.

  • Page 30: Main Board Connection Or Replacement

    MAINTENANCE MANUAL Main board Connection or Replacement Main board connection or replacement must follow the following steps to be sure that no damage comes to either service personnel or the components: Note1: To ensure absolute safety for service personnel and components, please follow the safety instruction at the beginning of this manual, before installing or replacing any current carrying components T Parallel Port Connector o unplug the jumpers and connectors from the main board...
  • Page 31 MAINTENANCE MANUAL 1. Unscrew and remove the 5 restraining screws, and the pop out support to completely remove the main board. Note: To install or replace the main board simply reverse the steps to remove it. Note: Main board attachment position changed as below (refer to the below image) from the “Serial Interface connector (RS-232C) 9pin type machines.(Serial see below) Remove the X motor before replacing the Main board.

  • Page 32: Firmware Upgrade

    MAINTENANCE MANUAL Firmware Upgrade When you change the Main board, it is necessary to upgrade firmware to latest version. This is done as follows: Note1: A main board is required to be pre-programmed with a loader in order to become flash able for firmware uploading.

  • Page 33: Enter Back Up Values

    MAINTENANCE MANUAL Enter Back up values Requires restore when updating the firmware and restore will initialize all the settings. Only "AAS Offset X/Y", "Scale Length/Width" values can be backed-up even performing restore. Press "TOOL SELECT" key and enter to tool setting menu. Offline For System Setup 72 F...

  • Page 34: Initialize All Settings

    MAINTENANCE MANUAL Press "ENTER" key. Offline For System Setup Note: Only "AAS Offset X/Y", "Scale Length/Width" can be backed-up. Note: If you want to Initialize the backup value, please go to Initialize all settings Initialize all settings Completely initialize all the settings including backed-up "AAS Offset X/Y", "Scale length/Width" values.
  • Page 35 MAINTENANCE MANUAL Press "CUT TEST" key and "ON/OFF LINE" key at the same time. BackUp Setting N:ONLINE Ok:ENTER Press "ENTER" key. Sure to Backup N:ONLINE Ok:ENTER Press "DATA CLEAR" key. Restore default ? Select:{} Ok:ENTER Press "ENTER" key then all the setting values will be initialized. Re-Power On Please Turn off the power after initialization.

  • Page 36: Restore The Settings

    MAINTENANCE MANUAL Restore the settings Return to the default value except backed-up values. Press "TOOL SELECT" key and enter to tool setting menu. Offline For System Setup 72 F 80 O0.250M Select:{} Ok:ENTER Press " " key twice and display the restore menu. ｾｯﾃｲ...

  • Page 37: Factory Default Parameter

    MAINTENANCE MANUAL Factory default parameter Factory default parameter information is attached under the machine. Below are the items for setup. Numbers shown in each parenthesis below are the example numbers of this machine (serial# L75354). AAS Offset (X= -0.6, Y= -0.5) Scale Length (Length: 500 / 496.4 mm) Width Length (Width: 500 / 500.2 mm) AAS Offset setup steps...

  • Page 38: Replacement Of Fuses

    MAINTENANCE MANUAL Replacement of Fuses The Fuse pops out for easy replacement as follows: Handling clip 1. With your fingers apply equal pressure to both of the holding clips on the Fuse housing, and push it out. Note: Position of the fuse (inlet switch) depends on the model. VC-600/1300:Leftside VC-1800:Right side VCE-MM-02...

  • Page 39: Adjusting The Tool Carriage Transmission Belt

    MAINTENANCE MANUAL Adjusting the Tool Carriage Transmission Belt When you replace the tool carriage or belt itself, the belt tension needs to be adjusted. This is done as follows: 3. Use a tension gauge to measure the belt's tension by placing the gauge's push arm to the 1.

  • Page 40: Adjusting The X Motor Tension Belt

    MAINTENANCE MANUAL Adjusting the X Motor Tension Belt 1. Loosen the 4 retaining screws locking the X-motor bracket in place. 2. Place the push-pull tension gauge's hook-arm at the hole of X motor bracket and pull the motor toward yourself along the direction parallel to the racket edge, and keep it at the 4kg tension position.

  • Page 41: Adjusting The Y Motor Tension Belt

    MAINTENANCE MANUAL Adjusting the Y Motor Tension Belt 1. Loosen the 3 retaining screws locking the tension bracket in place but do not remove them. 2. Place the push-pull tension gauge's hook-arm at the hole of Y motor bracket and pull the motor toward yourself along the direction parallel to the line that passes through...
  • Page 42 MAINTENANCE MANUAL Tighten the tension screw to retain the tension. Note: The belt connecting the drive pulley and Y motor needs to be tightened up with a tension of 4 VCE-MM-02...

  • Page 43: Troubleshooting

    MAINTENANCE MANUAL Troubleshooting Maintenance Diagnostics This section provides maintenance diagnostics as troubleshooting aids. This diagnostic feature is to check hardware to find out which components are good or defective. Using this diagnostic test facility enables the diagnosing of the hardware components. How to Begin Maintenance Diagnostics To start the Maintenance Diagnostics facility hold down the On/Off Line button and CUT TEST button while turning on the cutter.

  • Page 44: Diagnostics Function Diagram

    MAINTENANCE MANUAL Diagnostics Function Diagram System cannot go on testing, LCM display current message SRAM OK more than 3 seconds. XMb DRAM OK Exit Diagnostic Test Cancel key Please Reset Machine Initial State >key Check Lever Sensor? Down Movement ? <key >key <key...

  • Page 45: Diagnostic Test For Sram And Dram

    MAINTENANCE MANUAL Diagnostic Test for SRAM and DRAM This test provides the ability to diagnose the SRAM and DRAM. If these two components are bad, replace them. Otherwise the cutting plotter will not work properly. Diagnostic Test for Lever Sensor This feature diagnoses the lever sensor.

  • Page 46: Diagnostic Test For Media Sensors

    MAINTENANCE MANUAL Diagnostic Test for Media Sensors This test is to diagnose the media sensors. If they are faulty, the cutting plotter cannot detect the media length correctly. You can see the current front and rear sensor condition, you can turn it on or off to see if sensors are out of order or not.

  • Page 47: Diagnostic Test For Width Sensor

    MAINTENANCE MANUAL Diagnostic Test for Width Sensor If the sensor is faulty, the cutter cannot sense the media width correctly. Refer to the maintenance chapter to replace it. You must first move the tool carriage to the rightmost position; the lever must be down to do this.

  • Page 48: Diagnostic Test For Motor Encoder And Tool Holder Encoder

    MAINTENANCE MANUAL Diagnostic Test for Motor Encoder and Tool Holder Encoder This feature provides the ability to diagnose the X and Y motor encoder and tool holder encoder. If the encoder is defective, the cutting plotter cannot work properly. To check if the encoder is bad or good, you can apply a slight force to the tested part (such as a drum, the tool carriage or the tool holder) then examine the readings.

  • Page 49: Holder Encoder Test

    MAINTENANCE MANUAL Holder Encoder Test Holder Encoder ? Select:{} Ok:ENTER [ENTER] Key Move Holder Up/Down [ON/OFF LINE] Key Wait for 3 seconds Seconds later Holder Encoder Value 1234 ON/OFF VCE-MM-02...

  • Page 50: Diagnostic Test For Motor Movement

    MAINTENANCE MANUAL Diagnostic Test for Motor Movement This feature is to diagnose the X and Y motors and drivers. If you encounter a motor movement problem, try to change the main board first. If the problem still remains after replacing the main board, try replacing the motor.

  • Page 51: Carriage Movement

    MAINTENANCE MANUAL Carriage Movement? Carriage Movement ? Select:{} Ok:ENTER [ENTER] Key Y Motor Moving Now [ON/OFF LINE] Key ON/OFF [Right] Key Y Motor Moving Now Right ON/OFF [Left] Key Y Motor Moving Now Left ON/OFF Holder Movement? Holder Down ? Select:{} Ok:ENTER [ENTER] Key...

  • Page 52: Diagnostic Test For Interface

    MAINTENANCE MANUAL Diagnostic Test for Interface This is a function that is not normally used in maintenance work. Check RS-232 9600 ? Check RS-232 9600? Select:{} Ok:ENTER [ON/OFF LINE] Key [ENTER] Key Receive file from PC 1048576 Byte ON/OFF Check RS-232 19200 ? Check RS-232 19200? Select:{} Ok:ENTER...

  • Page 53: Problems And Solutions

    MAINTENANCE MANUAL Problems and Solutions This section discusses typical problems you may encounter while operating the cutting plotter and offers you possible solutions. The line quality is not good enough at the corner or the end point. [Causation and recovery:] Forgetting to fasten the tool (Fasten it.) ...

  • Page 54: The Lines Quality Is Wavy

    MAINTENANCE MANUAL Pre-run the media back and forth using the arrow key will help. (Reload the media and pre-run.)  The edge of the media is not straight. (Change the media.) Media is too thin. (Change it.)  Drum is coated with paper chips or dust. (Clean the surface of drum.) ...

  • Page 55: Carriage Locked, Cannot Move

    MAINTENANCE MANUAL Carriage locked, cannot move. [Causation and recovery:] The spring loading bearing of carriage is damaged. (Change the carriage set.)  The carriage belt is too tight. (Adjust the belt tension.)  Some fasten screws are loose so that the shaft bearing of carriage belt drops. (Fasten the ...

  • Page 56: There Are Some Unexpected Lines On The Final Plot

    MAINTENANCE MANUAL The driver board set is damaged. (Change it.)  The linear bearing shaft of VCM is rusty. (Change the Carriage set.)  The two small bearings clamp the linear bearing shaft too tight. (Adjust them).  There are some unexpected lines on the final plot. [Causation and recovery:] The blade holder is not installed properly.

  • Page 57: Appendix

    MAINTENANCE MANUAL Appendix Recommend Service Parts List Part no. Part name VC-600 VC-1300 VC-1800 Location Control panel assembly(MUT) A-13 ME-G290072900G-00 Control Panel Board assembly A-37 ME-G29005258G-00 Control Panel Sticker.(MUT) ME-G234000330G-00 Watch dog-Interface converter board Assembly D-20 ME-G29005256G-00 Motor Assembly C-16, D-19 ME-G29001804G-00 VCE-MM-02...

  • Page 58: Maintenance Manual

    MAINTENANCE MANUAL Part no. Part name VC-600 VC-1300 VC-1800 Location Flat cable Assembly VC6 (L=120cm) F-S20 ME-G290071460G-00 Flat cable assembly VC13 (L=195cm) F-S20 ME-G290071420G-00 Flat cable assembly VC18 (L=250cm) F-S20 ME-G290071450G-00 Pinch roller Assembly A-35 ME-G29002348G-00 AASII carriage board assembly F-38 ME-G29004369G-00 Paper Sensor Assembly VC6/VC13...

  • Page 59: Maintenance Manual

    MAINTENANCE MANUAL Part no. Part name VC-600 VC-1300 VC-1800 Location Paper Sensor Assembly VC18 H-15 ME-G29004856G-00 Carriage assembly VC6/VC13 A-36 ME-G29004680G-00 Carriage assembly VC18 A-36 ME-G29005316G-00 2 in 1 Cutter main board ME-G29005378G-00 250W Isolated Dual Output with PFC Function(PID-250C) ME-G24500083G-00 VCE-MM-02...

  • Page 60: Maintenance Manual

    MAINTENANCE MANUAL Part no. Part name VC-600 VC-1300 VC-1800 Location Pinch Roller G-01 ME-G20200003G-00 X - axis Belt (2GT-L210-W10) D-01 ME-G20600009G-00 Y – axis Belt (2GT-L172-W10) C-01 ME-G20600007G-00 VCE-MM-02...

  • Page 61: Specification

    The specification and data sheet may vary with different materials used. In order to obtain the  best output quality, please maintain the machine regularly and properly. MUTOH reserves the right to change the specifications at any time without notice.  The above listed specification values are effective only when operated with media certified by ...

  • Page 62: Consumable Item List

    MAINTENANCE MANUAL Consumable Item List Item Number Item Name VC-CHD Cutting Blade Holder VC-CBRE5 Cutting Blade Red Cap (45 ﾟ 0.25) (5pcs/box) Cutting Blade Green Cap (60 ﾟ 0.5) (1pcs/box) VC-CBGR1 Cutting Blade Blue Cap (60 ﾟ 0.25) (1pcs/box) VC-CBBU1 VC-CBBK1 Cutting Blade Black Cap (42 ﾟ...
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