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GRAPHTEC FC9000 Series User Manual

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  • Page 1 FC9000 SERIES MANUAL NO.FC9000-UM-151 www.delinit.by...

  • Page 3: Preface

    Thank you for choosing a Graphtec FC9000 Series Cutting Plotter. The FC9000 Series Cutting Plotters employ and other media, an FC9000 series plotter can also be used as a pen plotter. To ensure high cutting quality and optimal productivity, be sure to read this User's Manual thoroughly prior to use.

  • Page 4: 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 pen to cut. Prior to use Be sure to read the attached TO ENSURE SAFE AND CORRECT USE prior to use. Otherwise, it may cause an...

  • Page 5: Special Precautions On Handling Blades

    Special Precautions on Handling Blades Sharp cutter blades are used with this plotter. Handle the cutter blades and holders with care to prevent bodily Cutter Blades or other parts of your body. Promptly return used blades to the cutter case provided. Blade tip For the used blade, put it in the supplied cutter blade case and discard them in accordance with the local regulations.

  • Page 6: After Turning On The Plotter

    The Caution Label is located on the machine. Be sure to observe all the cautions on the label. Notes on the Stand Be sure to use only the stand designed for the FC9000 Series with your FC9000 Series plotter. The use of a Notes on the basket...

  • Page 7: Notes On The Paper (Media)

    Notes on the paper (media) Please use the paper (media) in accordance with the following precautions. The paper is sensitive to temperature and humidity, and can start to stretch or contract immediately upon removal from the roll. Cutting/plotting the media immediately after taking it off causes it to stretch and may blur or cause deviations in the images.

  • Page 8: Warning

    USE SHIELDED CABLES To comply with FCC Class A requirements, all external data interface cables and connectors must be dealers or manufacturers of computers or peripherals. GRAPHTEC is not responsible for any interference operate the equipment.

  • Page 9: Installation Space

    Installation space Please secure a space for installation as according to the below illustration. CAUTION Frontward and backward the machine, please take enough space for operation. 100 mm 600 mm 600 mm 500 mm Frontward Top view...

  • Page 10: Selecting A Power Cable

    Selecting a power cable Be sure to refer to the following tables if you wish to use a cable other than the one supplied as an accessory. Table 1. 100 V to 120 V Power Supply Voltage Range Supply Voltage Reference Plug Type Power Cable...

  • Page 11: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Preface ............. . Notes on this Manual .
  • Page 12 Loading Media (Paper or Marking Film) ........Loading roll media .
  • Page 13 Change the cutting condition (Condition No.) ........Reset (Revert to the initial state when the power was turned on.) .
  • Page 14 Chapter 6: Manual Position Adjust .........
  • Page 15 I/F (LAN) ............Setting the DHCP .
  • Page 16 Graphtec Pro Studio / Cutting Master 4 ........
  • Page 17 When it does not work right ..........16-3 When the Cutting Result is Not Good .
  • Page 18 Appendix ........... Options and Supplies .

  • Page 19: Chapter 1: Product Summary

    Chapter 1: Product Summary This chapter explains how to connect this machine to your computer. PRODUCT SUMMARY Checking the Accessories Nomenclature Assembling Connecting to the Computer...

  • Page 20: Checking The Accessories

    Checking the Accessories Accessories Item Q'ty Item Q'ty Power cable 1 pc. USB cable 1 pc. 1 pc. SETUP MANUAL 1 of each TO ENSURE SAFE AND CORRECT USE Cutter Blade Manual Cutter plunger (PHP33-CB09N-HS) 1 pc. Cutter blades (CB09UB (1P)) 1 pc.

  • Page 21: Dedicated Accessories

    Dedicated accessories A stand (with a basket) is supplied. * Dedicated accessories may be different.

  • Page 22: Nomenclature

    Nomenclature Front view This section explains in the FC9000-140. Cutting mat Grit roller position guide Tool carriage Tool holder Cutting groove Pen holder Cross cut unit Pen station Media sensors Control panel Media set lever Grit rollers Power switch Media stopper Push rollers Power switch ......Used to turn the plotter on and off.

  • Page 23: Rear View

    Cross cut unit ......Used for separating media or for crosscutting. Pen station/Pen holder (option 2-pen type only)* ......A second pen is set. * Pen station is an optional item. For details, please contact your dealer. Rear view This will be explained in FC9000-140. USB memory dedicated Push roller hold-down force connector...

  • Page 24: Assembling

    Assembling Mounting the stock shafts This will be explained in FC9000-140. Mounting Set one stopper in the stock shaft. (Keep the stopper screws slightly loose.) Stock shaft Stoppers Slide the stock shaft into the media stocker. Make sure the stock shaft touches the roller. Stock shaft Roller...

  • Page 25: Connecting To The Computer

    Connecting to the Computer Connect the plotter to the computer using the interface cable. Use one of the USB ports, the network (LAN) of the software to be used and the availability of the interface port on the computer. Please install driver software before connecting. Depending on the port used, use one of the USB cable (standard accessories), the network (LAN) cable (commercially available product) or the RS-232C cable (commercially available product) to connect.
  • Page 26 Connection via network (LAN) interface Computer Network (LAN) cable (commercially available product) Connection via RS-232C interface Computer RS-232C cable (commercially available product)(9-pin female - 9-pin female straight connected cable)

  • Page 27: Chapter 2: Preparing To Cut

    Chapter 2: Preparing to Cut This chapter describes how to prepare to start the cutting. PRODUCT SUMMARY Preparation of Cutter Plunger Attaching a Tool Loading Media (Paper or Marking Film) Aligning the Push Rollers About the Default Screen Connecting to the Power How to Use Control Panel Setting Feeding Method Pre Feed of Media (Paper or Marking Film)

  • Page 28: Preparation Of Cutter Plunger

    Preparation of Cutter Plunger This chapter describes the structures and types of the cutter plungers (cutter pens). Cutter plunger nomenclature The plotter cuts using a cutter blade mounted in a plunger. There are two different plungers to suit the diameter mount the cutter blade in the corresponding cutter plunger.

  • Page 29: Structure Of Cutter Plunger

    Structure of cutter plunger PHP33-CB09N-HS/ PHP35-CB09-HS/ PHP33-CB15N-HS PHP35-CB15-HS (blue) / (red) Plunger Plunger Cutter blade Cutter blade Plunger-cap Chuck (blue) / (red) Protective cap Hole Hole CAUTION <PHP33-CB09N-HS/PHP33-CB15N-HS> Please fully insert the cutter blade straight into the plunger cap.. If the cutter blade cannot be inserted straight, please insert the cutter blade after pressing the insertion port of the cutter blade several times.

  • Page 30: Blade Application And Features

    Adjusting the blade length CAUTION It may result in damaging the cutter blade or the cutting mat if the blade is extended too much. Make sure the blade length is set less than the thickness of the media. Supplement See "Running Cutting Tests" for cutting tests. the blade, or in direction "B"...

  • Page 31: Attaching A Tool

    Attaching a Tool Attach a tool (cutter plunger, plotter pen) to the 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 32: Removing The Tool

    Supplement completely touches the upper part of the holder. When using with half cutting and plotter pen, set the seal in Tool Holder (backward), and when using cutting out (perforated cut), set the seal in Tool Holder (forward). Tool holder Bracket to hold tool Flange Tool holder...

  • Page 33: Loading Media (Paper Or Marking Film)

    Loading Media (Paper or Marking Film) Both roll media and sheet media can be used with the FC9000. Load the media according to the instructions given for each type. Use the grit roller on the right side of the media (looking from the front) as a guide when setting it in the media Loading Roll Media Loading Sheet Media Loading roll media...
  • Page 34 Push the tip of the roll media forward from the back of the FC9000. Make sure to pull it so that there is no slackening across the roll media's route. Lock the media stopper (Raise while pulling forward) and pull Supplement it out evenly so that the roll paper is straight.
  • Page 35 Position the media and the push rollers to correspond with the width of the media. When using FC9000-75 The push rollers push down on either side of the media. Use Supplement the grit roller position guide to make sure the push rollers are The media must always be positioned over set on top of the grit rollers.
  • Page 36 When using FC9000-100/140/160 Use the 3 or 4 push rollers to push down the sides and center Supplement of the media. Use the grit roller position guide and make sure The media must always be positioned over the push rollers are on top of the grit rollers. the media sensor.
  • Page 37 When feeding long media (2 meters or less) Position the push rollers at least 5 mm inside the edges of the media. Push roller 5 mm 5 mm Media Pull the media taut to make sure that there is no slack in the conveyance path, and then raise the media set lever to lower the push rollers.
  • Page 38 When the set lever is up (and the media is held down by the Supplement push rollers) and the media stopper is unlocked, pull out the roll media and give it slack. when giving it slack, so please be careful. Create the same amount of slack in the media as will be During continuous operation with roll media, used for the back of the machine.

  • Page 39: Loading Sheet Media

    Loading sheet media This will be explained in FC9000-140. Operation Lower the media set lever to raise the push rollers. Push roller Media set lever Media sensor Make sure that the sheet media completely covers the media sensor. Media sensor Media sensor Media Set parallel to this hole.
  • Page 40 Position the media and the push rollers to correspond with the width of the media. When the FC9000-75 Supplement The push rollers push down on either side of the media. Use The media must be at least 125 mm in length. the grit roller position guide to make sure the push rollers are The media must always be positioned over the media sensor.
  • Page 41 Set straight parallel to the hole of the guide. the sheet media. Media set lever Media Set parallel to this hole. 2-15...

  • Page 42: Aligning The Push Rollers

    Aligning the Push Rollers This section describes how to alignment of the push rollers. Aligning the push roller they are positioned above both the media and the grit rollers. Positioning the push rollers within the grit roller position guides ensures that they are above the grit rollers. Push roller Grit roller position guide (It isn't on the grit roller.)

  • Page 43: When Feeding Long Media (2 Meters Or Less)

    When feeding long media (2 meters or less) Position the push rollers at least 5 mm inside the edges of the media. Push roller 5 mm 5 mm Media When narrow media (160 mm or less) is used Make sure that all push rollers are on the long right grit roller. Use the left side of the grit roller as a starting point and then set the push rollers so that they're on both sides of the media.

  • Page 44: Changing The Hold-Down Force

    Changing the hold-down force The FC9000 requires the push roller hold-down force to be set based on the media's width and material type in order to keep the media in place. Switching (1) Raise the media set lever to lower the push rollers. roller's hold-down force.

  • Page 45: Assignment

    Assignment The hold-down force of push rollers on both ends (left/right) should set to the same force in Strong or Medium. However, when using three or more push rollers, set the hold-down force of the push rollers inside both ends to lower than both ends.

  • Page 46: About The Default Screen

    About the Default Screen can set the display language and length unit. Also, after setup, you can select the menu even from the READY status. See "Display Language Setting (LANGUAGE SELECTION)" and "Display Length Unit Setting (LENGTH UNIT)" in Chapter 10". See "2.6 Connecting to the Power"...

  • Page 47: Connecting To The Power

    Connecting to the Power Turning on the power of the plotter. Operation Check that the power switch is turned off. (the " " side is pressed down) Connect one end of the provided power cord to the FC9000 AC line inlet and the other end to an electrical socket of the rated supply voltage.

  • Page 48: How To Use Control Panel

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

  • Page 49: 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 50 Default screen (Ready Screen): READY 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. Screen to set the corresponding conditions is displayed when the [PAUSE/MENU] key or [COND/TEST] key are pressed.

  • Page 51: 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 value using POSITION ( keys (1, 2, 3, 4) or POSITION ( keys. ) keys. Select the change unit by [SLOW] key.

  • Page 52: Operation From [Cond/Test] Key

    Operation from [COND/TEST] key CONDITION setting screen (1-3) The [COND/TEST] key brings up the SETTING screens, where you can change the media type and tool conditions. Up to 8 CONDITION settings can be saved with different settings in numbers 1 through 8. [COND/TEST] : This will clear the CONDITION setting screen and return to default screen.

  • Page 53: Setting Feeding Method

    Setting Feeding Method Feeding method for the loaded media is set. Operation If you have already loaded the media, the MEDIA TYPE CAUTION menu appears. Select the media type to suit the loaded Before doing the media set selection, make sure media.
  • Page 54 After the media is detected, the plotter is ready to receive Supplement data for cutting or plotting. This status is called "READY The screen below shows that the plotter is status" of the default screen. currently detecting media. become the initial point. If the interface or command settings have not been made, make these settings before sending the data.

  • Page 55: Pre Feed Of Media (Paper Or Marking Film)

    Pre Feed of Media (Paper or Marking Film) The PRE FEED function is used to prevent the loaded media from slipping by automatically advancing the media media feed operations. * When feeding long media 2 meters or more be sure to use the basket (option). Operation Press the [PAUSE/MENU] key in READY status.

  • Page 56: Selecting Tool Condition

    2.10 Selecting Tool Condition Set the “TOOL CONDITION (CUT CONDITION) No.”, “TOOL”, “OFFSET”, “SPEED”, “FORCE”, and “ACCEL (ACCELERATION)”. LCD Display TOOL CONDITION number currently used Selected condition User number Tool number currently used Selecting the TOOL CONDITION number (Condition No.) Eight settings (1 to 8) as the TOOL CONDITION can be stored.
  • Page 57 Supplement It will return to CONDITION setting screen (1/3) without changing the settings when you press the [ESC] key before pressing the [ENTER]. Press the [COND/TEST] key. It will return to default screen. Operation: Operation with the [ENTER] key Press the [ENTER] key in the READY status. CONDITION No.

  • Page 58: Setting The Tool Condition

    Setting the tool condition This section describes how to make the tool, speed, force and acceleration settings. Before cutting media, the CAUTION It may result to damaging the cutter blade or the cutting mat if the blade is extended too much. Make sure the blade length is set less than the thickness of the media.
  • Page 59 Reference Pen Conditions for Plotting Pen Pen type Part no. Cut/Force Speed (cm/s) Acceleration KF700 series 10 to 16 Oil-based ballpoint pen KB700-BK 14 to 24 there are no faint lines or other problems during plotting. CAUTION How to Improve Weeding ability We recommend that you observe the following points to improve the weeding ability of media.

  • Page 60: Setting The Tool

    Setting the tool Set the type and offset value of the tool that is used. Operation Press the [COND/TEST] key in the default screen. CONDITION setting screen (1/3) is displayed. Press the [2] key (TOOL). TOOL setting screen is displayed. Supplement Press the [1] key to change the CONDITION No.
  • Page 61 Press the POSITION ( ) keys and increase or decrease the setting value. (1/3). Press the [COND/TEST] key. It will return to default screen 2-35...

  • Page 62: 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 105 (in 5 cm/s increment) Operation Press the [COND/TEST] key in the default screen. CONDITION setting screen (1/3) is displayed.

  • Page 63: 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 Press the [COND/TEST] key in the default screen. CONDITION setting screen (1/3) is displayed. Press the [4] key (FORCE). Supplement FORCE setting screen is displayed.

  • Page 64: 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 8 Operation Press the [COND/TEST] key in the default screen. CONDITION setting screen (1/3) is displayed. Press the POSITION ( ) key.
  • Page 65 (2/3). Press the [COND/TEST] key. Supplement It will return to default screen. Depending on media width, speed and acceleration settings, the acceleration of the default screen is displayed as [*]. In this case, It operates with the value of the calculated acceleration automatically.

  • Page 66: Setting Tool No

    Setting tool No. Set the tool that is used in each of the tool condition numbers. Setting range : 1 to 3 (2 is used only for the optional 2-pen type.) Operation Press the [COND/TEST] key in the default screen. CONDITION setting screen (1/3) is displayed.
  • Page 67 Press the [1] key (1), [2] key (2), or the [3] key (3). Supplement Tool number and installed position Tool Holder (Backward: Half cut/Plotter pen) Tool Holder (Forward: Cutting out) Tool 1: When using a tool installed behind the tool holder Tool 2: When using a tool attached to the pen station with the 2-pen option of this plotter...
  • Page 68 Adjust the blade length manually CAUTION It may result to damaging the cutter blade or the cutting mat if the blade is extended too much. Make sure the blade length is set less than the thickness of the media. Supplement See "Running Cutting Tests"...

  • Page 69: Running Cutting Tests

    2.11 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 repeat the test cutting until the optimal settings are achieved. Cutting test Here, you can either cut one test pattern based on the current values, or do three tests with ±1 values added.

  • Page 70: 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 setting screen (1/3) is displayed. Press the POSITION ( ) key (CUT TEST). Supplement CUT TEST screen is displayed.
  • Page 71 Press the [ESC] key (CANCEL). It will return to CONDITION setting screen. Press the [COND/TEST] key. It will return to default screen. is achieved. Adjustment of Offset Check the corners of the triangles and rectangles. See "Setting the Supplement How to check offset if it is cut too much.
  • Page 72 Adjust the blade length (Automatic Height Adjust) Operation Load the media for test cutting in the plotter. Press the POSITION ( ) keys to move the tool carriage to the location you wish to perform the blade length Press the [COND/TEST] key in the default screen. CONDITION setting screen (1/3) is displayed.
  • Page 73 Supplement left to fully retract the blade. See "Structure of Cutter Plunger" for blade Blade Set the cutter plunger in Tool Holder (Backward). Supplement set in Tool Holder (Backward). It does not apply to Tool Holder (Forward) . See "Attaching a Tool" for instructions on setting.
  • Page 74 Press the [2] key (CHECK). Supplement The height is calculated by moving the tool up and down. "T" is the target value of the blade length, and "H" is the current blade height (amount). displays the number of turns and direction. CAUTION blade length.

  • Page 75: Displaying Cutting Area

    2.12 Displaying Cutting Area Check the width of cutting area. Operation Press the [SLOW] key in the default screen. The cutting area is displayed. When a rewinding device is not installed When a rewinding device is installed Release the [SLOW] key. I will be return to default screen.

  • Page 77: 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 78: 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). TOOLS SETTING (1/4) screen is displayed. Tool is raised or lowered every time the [1] key (TOOL UP/ DOWN) is pressed.

  • Page 79: Move The Tool Carriage And Media

    Move the Tool Carriage and Media Tool carriage and media can be moved manually using the POSITION key. It also can move the tool carriage and media 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 ( ) key is displayed.

  • Page 80: Setting Step Movement Distance

    Setting 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 screen (1/4) is displayed. Press the [1] key (MOVE STEP).

  • Page 81: Move Away The Tool Carriage

    Move away the tool carriage perform this operation after the cutting is completed. <When using Roll Media>: Seen from above Standby position of the pen carriage 100 mm Position of the pen carriage before moving away To the bottom of the cutting area (machine origin point) <When using Sheet Media>: Seen from above To the top of the...

  • Page 82: 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] key (No.1), the [2] key (No.2), the [3] key (No.3), Supplement the [4] key (No.4), the [ ] key (No.5), the [ ] key (No.6), the It will return to state when the power is turned...

  • Page 83: 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 point Move the tool to the new origin point by pressing the POSITION ( ) keys when it is in READY status.

  • Page 84: When Coordinate Axes Rotation Are Set

    When coordinate axes rotation are set If the origin point is moved while the coordinate axes are rotated, the origin point will move as shown below. Supplement See "Setting the Cutting Direction" about the rotation of the coordinate axes. Original origin point New origin point When coordinate axes are rotated after origin point is set...

  • Page 85: 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"...

  • Page 86: Setting The Cutting Direction

    Setting the Cutting Direction Rotate the coordinate axes to change the cutting direction. Reference 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.
  • Page 87 Press the [1] key (ON) or the [2] key (OFF). Supplement It will return to AREA PARAMETERS screen (1/2) without changing the settings when you press screen (1/2). 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 88: Stop 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.
  • Page 89 Stop cutting Operation Press the [PAUSE/MENU] key. Operation will stop and following screen is displayed. Press the [2] key (QUIT JOB). Supplement Following screen is displayed. It will resume cutting by pressing [1] (CONTINUE JOB) key. See "Pause and Resume Cutting". Supplement press the [1] key (YES, CLEAR).

  • Page 91: Chapter 4: Convenient Functions

    Chapter 4: Convenient Functions This chapter describes about the convenient functions of the plotter. PRODUCT SUMMARY Settings for Cutting Copy (Duplicate Cutting) Panel Cutting Cross Cut Force...

  • Page 92: 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- GL is selected.
  • Page 93 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 94: Setting Cutting Width (Expand)

    Setting cutting width (EXPAND) Set the cutting width. It is possible to set that it will cut to the area outside of the push rollers, or not to cut at the ends of the media. Default setting is to the internal edge of the push rollers. It can be set up to 10 mm outside (positive value) or 10 mm inside (negative value) from the default position.

  • Page 95: Setting Length Of The Page

    Press the [2] key (EXPAND). SET EXPAND LIMIT screen is displayed. Supplement If the settings value is set to an area between Press the POSITION ( ) keys and increase or decrease the +1.0 mm and +10.00 mm, transfer direction of the cutting area will also expand 5 mm setting value.
  • Page 96 Operation Press the [PAUSE/MENU] key. MENU screen is displayed. Press the [4] key (MEDIA). MEDIA SETTING screen (1/2) is displayed. Press the [3] key (PAGE LENGTH). PAGE LENGTH screen is displayed. Press the POSITION ( ) keys and increase or decrease the Supplement setting value.

  • Page 97: 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 to do mirroring. Reference This setting will be saved even if the power is shut off. MIRROR mode ON MIRROR mode OFF Operation...

  • Page 98: Set The Enlarge/Shrink Scale (Scale)

    Press the [1] key (ON). Supplement To cancel the MIRROR, press the [2] key (OFF). Supplement It will return to AREA PARAMETERS setting screen (1/2). 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.
  • Page 99 Press the POSITION ( ) keys and increase or decrease the Supplement setting value. Values that can be set are 1/8, 1/4, 1/2, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 (multiplications). Supplement It will return to AREA PARAMETERS screen (1/2) screen (1/2).

  • Page 100: Copy (Duplicate Cutting)

    Copy (Duplicate Cutting) 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 It can not copy if data is more than 1.6 MB because it cannot be stored in the buffer memory of the plotter.
  • Page 101 It will copy in following order when ROTATE is set. Third copy Copy origin point Second Fourth copy First cut First copy copy Origin point Copy space Copy space Fifth copy Sixth copy Operation Plot (cut) the data you want to copy once. Cutting data is stored in the buffer memory.
  • Page 102 Press the [2] key (NUMBER OF COPIES). NUMBER OF COPIES screen is displayed. Supplement Press the POSITION ( ) keys and increase or decrease the Number of copies can be set as much as it setting value. The initial value for the number of copies is always 1.

  • Page 103: When Media Change Mode Is On

    When media change mode is ON The Change Media message appears each time when ending a single cut in Media Change mode. Choosing to change media will instantly detect the media and proceed to a copy area (cut). Media switch copies can be made up to the set copy number (designated number). Operation Plot (cut) the data you want to copy once.
  • Page 104 Supplement NUMBER OF COPIES will be selected and it will return to COPY MODE screen. displayed if the cutting area is smaller than the copy data. Either expand the cutting area, or set the media that is big enough to copy. The plotter starts a copy immediately.

  • Page 105: When Media Change Mode Is Off And Cross Cut Is On

    When Media Change Mode is OFF and Cross Cut is ON. cut when moving to the media feed direction. Supplement When using sheet paper, cross cut cannot be performed. When MIRROR or ROTATE is ON, the registration mark reading data cannot be copied. The copy interval at the CROSS CUT position is automatically set to 20 mm or more.
  • Page 106 It will copy in following order when ROTATE is set. Data that includes registration marks cannot be copied. Third copy Copy origin point Second First cut First copy copy Origin point Cross cut margin Copy Copy space space Cross cut margin It is cross-cut at this position.
  • Page 107 Press the [1] key (MEDIA CHANGE MODE). MEDIA CHANGE MODE screen is displayed. Press the [1] key (OFF). Confirm the settings and it will return to the COPY MODE screen. Press the [2] key (NUMBER OF COPIES). NUMBER OF COPIES screen is displayed. Supplement Press the POSITION ( ) keys and increase or decrease the...
  • Page 108 Supplement "COPY" is displayed on the screen, and it will copy as much as Cutting data is stored even if the media is 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.

  • Page 109: Panel Cutting

    Panel Cutting Supplement When Panel Cutting is on, the machine will begin by dividing up partition length and continue cutting until one of the following data have been cut. Data Breaks: (2) A feed-related command is set. (GP-GL: F, FS commands, HP-GL: AF, AH, PG commands) (3) HP-GL: SP0, NR, GP-GL: J0, SO.
  • Page 110 Press the POSITION ( ) key MEDIA SETTING screen (2/2) is displayed. Press the [3] key (PANEL CUTTING). PANEL CUTTING screen is displayed. Press the [1] key (OFF). PANEL CUTTING setting screen is displayed. Press the [1] key (ON) or the [2] key (OFF). screen.

  • Page 111: Cross Cut Force

    Cross Cut Force The setting range of Cross Cut force is 1 to 48. The force becomes strong when the set value is large. If the medium is thin, set the setting value to a small value, if it is thick, set it large. Reference This setting will be saved even if the power is shut off.
  • Page 112 Press the POSITION ( ) keys and increase or decrease the setting value. Supplement It will return to MEDIA SETTING screen (1/2) when you press the [ESC] key (CANCEL). (2/2). Press the [PAUSE/MENU] key. It will return to default screen.

  • Page 113: User Switching

    Dual The plotter can store two types of setting independently. This is called Supplement When User is switched, the plotting data Operator can quickly switch between these settings by the dual disappears. Two operators can save settings of each user's preference separately, or two settings can be saved according to the media so that they can quickly change the condition setting when changing media.
  • Page 114 Press the [2] key (USER CHANGING 1-2) USER CHANGING screen is displayed. Press the [1] key (Yes) or the [ESC] key (No). When the [1] key (Yes) is pressed, the user setting will be changed. When the [ESC] key (No) is pressed, it will return to the ADVANCE screen (3/4).

  • Page 115: 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 drawn on the media using sensors. position discrepancies, high precision cutting can be done. the application software on the computer. See the operation guides of the application software about the This chapter describes the outline of the ARMS (Advanced Registration Mark Sensing System) and how to setup and use the ARMS on the control panel.

  • Page 116: Outline Of Arms

    Outline of ARMS ARMS (Advanced Registration Mark Sensing System) will scan 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 117: Shape (Pattern) Of The Registration Mark And Origin Point

    Shape (Pattern) of the Registration Mark and Origin Point The shapes (patterns) of the registration mark the plotter can scan are following 4 types. MARK TYPE 1 MARK TYPE 2 Origin point Origin point MARK TYPE 3 MARK TYPE 4 Origin point Origin point Supplement...

  • Page 118: Scan Range Necessary To Detect The Registration Mark

    Scan range necessary to detect 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 4...
  • Page 119 <For 4POINTS> MARK TYPE 1 MARK TYPE 2 MARK TYPE 1 MARK TYPE 2 (There are central registration marks.) (There are central registration marks.) MARK TYPE 3 MARK TYPE 4 a=6mm Registration mark scanning area Supplement if you need to use the colored or glossy media. (See "Setting MARK SCAN Mode". )

  • Page 120: Positioning Of The Media And The Registration Mark

    Positioning of the media and the registration mark Place the registration mark away from the edge of media to scan the registration mark. Make sure the push roller location is outside of the registration mark. Draw the registration mark as shown in the next image. MARK TYPE 11 MARK TYPE 2 Unit: mm...

  • Page 121: Automatic Detection Of Registration Mark Position

    Automatic detection of registration mark position The registration mark is detected within area A from the registration mark scanning start position (tool position). When the registration mark is not detected within the area A, then within area B is detected. Only when the Unit: approx.

  • Page 122: Set The Mark Scan Mode

    Setting and Adjustment of ARMS Set the MARK SCAN Mode Checking the recommended setting of registration mark Check the lines of registration mark Test the registration mark sensor Set the registration mark automatic detection Set speed of the registration mark scan Set the MARK SCAN Mode Select the SCAN Mode of the sensor to scan the registration marks.
  • Page 123 Press the [1] key (SCAN MODE). SCAN MODE screen is displayed. Press the [1] key (SCAN MODE). SCAN MODE screen is displayed. Press the POSITION ( ) keys and select the mode. Supplement It will return to ARMS SETTING screen without changing the settings when you press the [ESC] key (PREVIOUS).

  • Page 124: Checking The Recommended Setting Of Registration Mark

    Checking the recommended setting of registration mark The media condition to be used is detected and then recommended conditions such as scan mode / registration mark color / color of background of registration mark are displayed. Operation Press the [PAUSE/MENU] key. MENU screen is displayed.
  • Page 125 The appropriate registration mark color is calculated from the detected media condition and the color is displayed. SCAN MODE: Recommended scanning mode 1/2/3 is Supplement displayed. The display color of "MARK LINE COLOR" is Y: ADJUST LEVEL: Recommended registration mark yellow, M: magenta, C: cyan, K: black, W: white, R: red, G: green or B: blue.

  • Page 126: Check The Lines Of Registration Mark

    Check the lines of registration mark Operation Press the [PAUSE/MENU] key. MENU screen is displayed. Press the [2] key (ARMS). ARMS SETTING screen (1/3) is displayed. Press the [3] key (MARK LINE CHECK). Supplement MARK LINE CHECK screen is displayed. This function is not available when MARK TYPE 3 or MARK TYPE 4 is used.
  • Page 127 The scanning result is displayed on the screen. Supplement In the case of "not good", check the following. Check if the registration mark type is correct. value are correct. Check the recommended value setting again. SCAN MODE : The currently set scanning mode is displayed. Make the registration mark line thicker.

  • Page 128: Test The Registration Mark Sensor

    Test the registration mark sensor If there still is a difference in the cutting, even after performing an CAUTION 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 used evaluating the position of the registration mark plotted and detected as the tool, it may harm the plotter.
  • Page 129 Press the [4] key (TEST ARMS SENSOR). Supplement TEST ARMS SENSOR screen is displayed. It will return to ARMS SETTING screen (2/3) 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.
  • Page 130 Adjusting for the registration mark scan position Sensor to scan the registration mark is positioned away from the tip of the tool (pen tip). Therefore, it is position. If the registration mark is already marked on the media, scan that registration mark, plot another registration value.
  • Page 131 Press the [2] key (ARMS). ARMS SETTING screen (1/3) is displayed. Press the POSITION ( ) key. ARMS SETTING screen (2/3) is displayed. Press the [1] key (SENSOR OFFSET ADJ.). Reference SENSOR OFFSET ADJ. screen is displayed. It will return to ARMS SETTING screen (2/3) without changing the settings when you press the [ESC] key (CANCEL).
  • Page 132 Press [2] key (SCAN). The following message is displayed. Following message is displayed. (grey square area), and press the [ENTER] key. It will scan the registration mark, and then plot the registration mark for comparison. It will return to SENSOR OFFSET ADJ. screen once the plotting is completed.
  • Page 133 Press the [4] key (Y). SENSOR OFFSET ADJ. Y screen is displayed. Press the POSITION ( ) keys and increase or decrease the Supplement setting value. You can set the range between -3.0mm and Set the Y value measured in step 12. +3.0mm.
  • Page 134 Detect the registration mark for adjustment on the media and enter the value media and the cutting position, is described here. Supplement Operation Supplement plotter. See "Loading Media (Paper or Marking Film)" for loading the media. Press the [PAUSE/MENU] key. MENU screen is displayed.
  • Page 135 Press the [2] key (SCAN). Following message is displayed. Press the POSITION ( ) keys and move the tool carriage to the area to start scanning of the registration mark. Registration mark scan area Align the tool to this area Supplement [ENTER] key.
  • Page 136 Press the POSITION ( ) keys and increase or decrease the Supplement setting value You can set the range between -3.0mm and Set the X value measured in step 9. +3.0mm. SENSOR OFFSET ADJ. is selected and it will return to SENSOR OFFSET ADJ.

  • Page 137: Setting The Registration Mark Automatic Detection

    Setting the registration mark automatic detection When setting the registration mark automatic detection to on, the following operations will be performed. registration mark automatic detection, the registration mark is automatically scanned without moving the detect start position of tool. Supplement When setting to OFF, the operation above is not performed.
  • Page 138 Supplemen It will return to ARMS SETTING screen (2/3) (2/3). without changing the settings when you press Press the [PAUSE/MENU] key. the [ESC] key (CANCEL). It will return to the default screen. 5-24...

  • Page 139: Setting Speed Of The Registration Mark Scan

    Setting speed of the registration mark scan Speed of the tool carriage and media to scan the registration mark is set. It may not scan the registration marks or the difference may become large when the speed is too high, but the It is normally set to "NORMAL", but the scanning might improve when it is set to "SLOW"...
  • Page 140 Supplement It will return to ARMS SETTING screen (2/3) (2/3). without changing the settings when you press Press the [PAUSE/MENU] key. the [ESC] key (CANCEL). It will return to default screen. 5-26...

  • Page 141: Set Cross Cut Between Registration Marks

    Set cross cut between registration marks When data is output in the media feed direction, set whether to cross-cut between registration marks. Set cross cut when you want to cross-cut between registration marks in the media feed direction. Supplement Leave a gap of at least 20 mm between the registration marks. Operation Press the [PAUSE/MENU] key.
  • Page 142 Supplement It will return to ARMS SETTING screen (3/3) (3/3). without changing the settings when you press Press the [PAUSE/MENU] key. the [ESC] key (CANCEL). It will return to default screen 5-28...
  • Page 143 Chapter 6: Manual Position Adjust plotting pen) points. The ARMS function can be used for accurately matching up points. PRODUCT SUMMARY Outline of Manual Position Adjust Manual Position Adjust...
  • Page 144 Outline of Manual Position Adjust With the distance. Move the tip of each tool to the appropriate point. origin point. Setting mark scan mode and number of adjustment marks To perform the AXIS ALIGNMENT, set the MARK SCAN MODE to "AXIS ALIGNMENT". Adjust with 2POINTS If the loaded media is tilted as shown below, position of the scanned registration mark is shifted from the position Original registration mark position...
  • Page 145 Adjust with 3POINTS If the loaded media is tilted as shown below, position of the scanned registration mark is shifted from the position Original registration mark position Tilt Difference in X Second registration mark Difference in Y Difference in X First registration mark Original registration mark position...
  • Page 146 Manual Position Adjust Method of Supplement Operation Load the media on which the registration mark patterns are printed. Supplement (See "Loading Media (Paper or Marking Film)".) media within the range of media movement. This is slightly tilted. Media might fall off if the tilting of the media is too large.
  • Page 147 Press the POSITION ( ) key. ARMS SETTING screen (3/3) is displayed. Press the [2] key (MARK SCAN MODE). MARK SCAN MODE screen is displayed. Press the [1] key (MARK SCAN MODE). MARK SCAN MODE setting screen is displayed. Press the [2] key (AXIS ALIGNMENT). Supplement It will return to ARMS SETTING screen without SCAN MODE setting screen.
  • Page 148 Press the [3] key (DURING DETECTION). Supplement The following message is displayed. If the MARK SCAN MODE screen does not appear, press the [2] key (ARMS) in the MENU screen. Press the POSITION ( ) key to move it to the Supplement Pressing the POSITION and [SLOW] keys at the same time will move the tool carriage slower.
  • Page 149 Supplement It will return to default screen without changing completed, and it will return to default screen. the settings when you press the [ESC] key (CANCEL). DISTANCE input screen for point 3 is displayed if it is set to 3POINTS or more, so repeat steps 14 to 16 to set.

  • Page 151: 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 method to prevent these problems.

  • Page 152: Cutting The Corner Of Thick Media Sharp

    Cutting the Corner of Thick Media Sharp 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 153: Setting The Tangential Mode

    Setting the tangential mode Enabled (Mode 1 and Mode 2) and OFF of the tangential mode can be set individually for each of tool condition No. 1 to 8. Operation Press the [COND/TEST] key. CONDITION setting screen (1/3) is displayed. Press the POSITION ( ) key.

  • Page 154: 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 setting screen (1/3) is displayed. Press the POSITION ( ) key. CONDITION setting screen (2/3) is displayed. Press the [4] key (OVERCUT). Supplement OVERCUT screen is display It is enabled when Tangential Mode is set.
  • Page 155 Press the [2] key (START). START screen is displayed. Press the POSITION ( ) keys and increase or decrease Supplement the setting value. You can set the range between 0.0 mm and 0.9 Length for overcut START is selected and return to OVERCUT setting screen.

  • Page 156: Setting Of The Initial Down Force

    Setting of the Initial Down Force The initial down-force setting is effective when tangential mode is selected. 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 157 Supplement It will return to CONDITION setting screen (3/3) (3/3). without changing the settings when you press the [ESC] key (CANCEL). Press the [COND/TEST] key. It will return to default screen.

  • Page 158: 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. 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. Setting range of STEP PASS is from 0 to 20.
  • Page 159 Supplement It will return to TOOLS SETTING screen (1/4) (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 160: Setting The Offset Angle

    Setting the Offset Angle the corner is large. 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. But, if it is set too large, there will be not enough angle control of the blade, and the cut result may differ from what was expected.
  • Page 161 Press the POSITION ( ) keys and increase or decrease Supplement the setting value. You can set the range between 0 and 60. Supplement It will return to TOOLS SETTING screen (1/4) (1/4). without changing the settings when you press the [ESC] key (CANCEL).
  • Page 162 Setting the Distance Adjust DISTANCE ADJUST value corrects any deviation in the length of cut or plotted line segments, which occurs Supplement This setting will be saved even if the power is shut off. Operation Press the [COND/TEST] key. CONDITION setting screen (1/3) is displayed. Press the POSITION ( ) key.
  • Page 163 Press the [1] key (ON). DISTANCE ADJUST becomes ON and [3] key (X) and [4] key (Y) becomes enabled. Press the [3] key (X). X DISTANCE ADJUST screen is displayed. Press the POSITION ( ) keys and increase or decrease Supplement the setting value.
  • Page 164 Supplement It will return to CONDITION setting screen (3/3) (3/3). without changing the settings when you press the [ESC] key (CANCEL). Press the [PAUSE/MENU] key. It will return to default screen. 7-14...

  • Page 165: Setting Cut Line Pattern

    Setting Cut Line Pattern Lines can be cut with perforated lines so the cut parts will not fall off. There are 8 different patterns of perforated lines set as 0 to 7, and the ratio of cut and uncut part differs in each (tool is raised or the force is decreased for following length every 8 mm of the cut).
  • Page 166 Operation Press the [COND/TEST] key. CONDITION setting screen (1/3) is displayed. Press the POSITION ( ) key. Supplement CONDITION setting screen (3/3) is displayed. It will return to default screen without changing the settings when you press the [CONDITION] key. Press the [3] key (CUT LINE PATTERN).
  • Page 167 Press the [2] key (TYPE No.). TYPE No. screen is displayed. Press the POSITION ( ) keys and select the TYPE No. Supplement TYPE No. will be selected and it will return to CUT LINE PATTERN CUT L and UP L is displayed when the TYPE screen.
  • Page 168 If the "USER" is chosen in step 8, press the [3] key (CUT Supplement L.) and the [4] key (UP L.) to set the cut length and tool up If the TYPE No. 0 to 7 is selected in step length.
  • Page 169 Setting Initial Blade Control Position Adjust direction. The Initial Blade Control 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. Selecting "2mm BELOW" will change the Initial Blade Control Position to 2 mm below the cutting start point (2 mm from the edge of the point from which the media will be shifted.) that has been set.
  • Page 170 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 (2 mm BELOW), the [2] key (Y OUTSIDE) or Supplement the [3] key (SPECIFIED Y POSITION).

  • Page 171: Setting The Offset Force

    Setting the 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 172: In The Case Of Tool 1 - Tool 3

    Setting Adjustment Between the Tools If there is a misalignment between the tools, you can correct the misalignment by using this function. In the case of Tool 1 - Tool 3 If there is a misalignment in the cutting/plotting between Tool 1 (tool attached to the backward of the tool holder) Supplement Set "TOOL NO.
  • Page 173 Press the POSITION ( ) keys to move the tool carriage Supplement to the position where the test pattern is plotted. It will return to TOOL OFFSET ADJ. screen Move it inside of a cutting area greater than 50 mm on both without changing the settings when you press the X and Y axes.
  • Page 174 Press the POSITION ( ) keys and increase or decrease the Supplement setting value. You can set the range between -3.0 mm and +3.0 mm. Press the [4] key (Y=+0.0mm). Press the POSITION ( ) keys and increase or decrease the Supplement setting value.

  • Page 175: Between Tools 1 And 2

    Between tools 1 and 2 (Option 2-pen type only) If there is a misalignment in the cutting/plotting between Tool 1 (tool attached to the backward of the tool holder) Supplement Set "TOOL NO. SETTING" of tool condition 1 to 1 and set "TOOL" to Cutter. Set "TOOL NO.
  • Page 176 Press the [1] key (TOOL 1-2). TOOL OFFSET ADJ. screen is displayed. Press the [2] key (TEST PATTERN). The following message is displayed. Press the POSITION ( ) keys to move the tool carriage Supplement to the position where the test pattern is plotted. It will return to TOOL OFFSET ADJ.
  • Page 177 Using "+" plotted with the cutter plunger (Tool 1) as a reference, measure how much the "+" cut by the pen plunger (Tool 2) deviates. (For example, in the case shown in the X = + * mm, Y = - * mm.) "+"...
  • Page 178 TOOL OFFSET ADJ. screen is displayed. Repeat steps 4 to 13 until the misalignment between the two tools is corrected. Supplement It will return to TOOLS SETTING screen (1/4) screen. without changing the settings when you press the [ESC] key (CANCEL). Press the [PAUSE/MENU] key.

  • Page 179: Cross Cut The Roll Paper

    Cross cut the roll paper The operation to separate media is called "Cross Cut". You can manually cross-cut at any position or cross-cut automatically at the end of cutting. CAUTION Supplement Cross Cut is available only when using roll media. Sheet media cannot be cross-cut. Clean the cutting groove regularly with a cotton bud or the like.

  • Page 180: Cut Width

    Cut Width The movement range of the blade in Cross Cut operation is from the outer edge of the leftmost grit roller to the outer edge of the rightmost grit roller. The media should be set within this range. Grit roller Supplement Replace the cross cut unit as per the following guidelines.

  • Page 181: Automatically Cross-Cut

    Automatically cross-cut When plotting with the supplied software, you can cross-cut automatically after plotting is completed. For details, see the manual of the supplied software. When Apparel (AP) mode setting is set to Enabled, Cross Cut is performed with timeout and separator command without receiving cross cut command.

  • Page 183: Chapter 8: Settings Regarding Cutting Time

    Chapter 8: Settings Regarding Cutting Time operation. It is best to cut slowly and carefully to cut precisely, but the speed is required to enhance the operational and the contents of the cutting data. This chapter describes the settings affecting the cutting time. In addition to this chapter, there are settings affecting the cutting times in following places.

  • Page 184: Sorting The Cutting Data

    Sorting the Cutting Data When sorting cutting data, cutting is performed collectively so that the amount of movement in the media feed There are two types of sorting, area sort and tool sort. Area sort : The cutting data is sorted so that the amount of movement in the media feed direction is from point to point.
  • Page 185 Press the [2] key (DATA SORTING). DATA SORTING screen is displayed. Press the [1] key (AREA). AREA screen is displayed. Press the [1] key (OFF) or the [2] key (ON). Press the [ESC] key (PREVIOUS). DATA SORTING screen is displayed. Press the [2] key (TOOL).

  • Page 186: Perform Automatic Pre Feed When Cut Data Is Received

    Perform Automatic Pre Feed When Cut Data is Received cutting data. "Pre feeding" to prevent the shifting of media can be done automatically. Also, the media will be unrolled from the roll before cutting when rolled media is to be used. "Pre Feed of Media (Paper or Marking Film)"...
  • Page 187 Press the [1] key (OFF). AUTO PRE FEED setting screen is displayed. Press the [1] key (ON) or the [2] key (OFF). Supplement AUTO PRE FEED will be selected and it will return to AUTO PRE FEED It will return to MEDIA SETTING screen (1/2) screen.

  • Page 188: Perform Automatic Pre Feed When Media Is Set (Initial Feed)

    Perform Automatic Pre Feed When Media is Set (Initial Feed) It can be set to automatically feed and return the length of the page when the media is loaded and the media set lever is raised. This is equal to automatically perform the "Pre Feed" to prevent the shifting of the media. "Pre Feed of Media (Paper or Marking Film)"...

  • Page 189: Setting Feed Speed For Pre Feed

    Setting Feed Speed for Pre Feed Set the speed of media transfer during the feed (media carry) of auto media transfer of received cut data, leveling of the initial feed etc. Set the feed speed to "SLOW" if the media shifts during the pre feed if the media is heavy or slippery. It is normally set to "NORMAL".
  • Page 190 Press the [1] key (SLOW) or the [2] key (NORMAL). Supplement It will return to MEDIA SETTING screen (2/2) without changing the settings when you press the [ESC] key (CANCEL). Press the [PAUSE/MENU] key. It will return to default screen.

  • Page 191: Setting The Moving Speed

    Setting the MOVING SPEED MOVING SPEED is the speed the tool moves when it is raised (tool up state). The cutting time in total becomes short if you set the MOVING 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 192 Press the POSITION ( ) keys and increase or decrease Supplement the setting value. You can set to AUTO, 10, 20, 30, 40, 50 or 60 cm/s. It will be same speed as tool is lowered when AUTO is selected. Supplement It will return to TOOLS SETTING screen (3/4) (3/4).

  • Page 193: Setting The Tool Up Move

    Setting the Tool Up Move Tool up movement is when you continuously receive tool up movement coordinate news from the computer connected to the FC9000 and set whether to move to every coordinate in order or go directly to the last one. There are following 2 settings for TOOL UP MOVE.
  • Page 194 Press the [1] key (ENABLED) or the [2] key (DISABLED). Supplement It will return to TOOLS SETTING screen (3/4) (3/4). without changing the settings when you press the [ESC] key (CANCEL). Press the [PAUSE/MENU] key. It will return to default screen. 8-12...

  • Page 195: 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 "HIGHER POSITION" if the media is thick. Usually, set to the "NORMAL POSITION". Supplement This setting will be saved even if the power is shut off. Operation Press the [PAUSE/MENU] key.
  • Page 196 Press the [1] key (NORMAL POSITION) or the [2] key (HIGHER POSITION). Supplement It will return to TOOLS SETTING screen (3/4) (3/4). without changing the settings when you press the [ESC] key (CANCEL). Press the [PAUSE/MENU] key. It will return to default screen. 8-14...

  • Page 197: Chapter 9: Setting Regarding Interface

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

  • Page 198: Setting Interface

    Setting Interface This section describes how to set the interface. The plotter has USB, network (LAN) and RS-232C* interfaces, and these interfaces are switched automatically. To use one of the interfaces on this plotter, you need to install the driver software on the PC. * RS-232C interface depends on the sales area.

  • Page 199: Rs-232C Interface

    RS-232C interface 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 FC9000. If there is a mistake in the settings an error may displayed in the plotter and lack of data can cause a malfunction.

  • Page 200: Clearing The Buffer Memory

    Clearing the Buffer Memory This function allows you to clear all the output data in the plotter's buffer memory. CAUTION Do not execute the BUFFER CLEAR function until the operation of the plotter is stopped. Operation Press the [PAUSE/MENU] key. MENU screen is displayed.

  • Page 201: I/F (Lan)

    I/F (LAN) Set the network interface (LAN). Supplement When you change the settings of the network, the plotter is reset. To connect through a network (LAN), it is necessary to set the following items. Set the DHCP Set the IP address Set the subnet mask Set the gateway Display the MAC address...
  • Page 202 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). DHCP screen is displayed. Press the [1] key (ON) or the [2] key (OFF). Supplement It will return to INTERFACE screen (2/3) without changing the settings when you press the [ESC]...

  • Page 203: Set Ip Address, Subnet Mask, Gateway

    Set IP address, subnet mask, gateway When [OFF] is selected in DHCP setting, set these items. When [ON] is selected in the DHCP setting, the IP address, subnet mask and gateway obtained from the DHCP server are displayed. Operation Press the [PAUSE/MENU] key. MENU screen is displayed.
  • Page 204 Press the POSITION ( ) keys to set the IP address. Supplement Press the [SLOW] key to select the setting digits. It will return to NETWORK (LAN) setting screen. Press the [3] key (SUBNET MASK). SUBNET MASK setting screen is displayed. Press the POSITION ( ) keys to set the subnet mask.
  • Page 205 Supplement It will return to NETWORK (LAN) setting screen. When you press the [ ] key on the NETWORK (LAN) setting screen, the Mac address is displayed. Supplement When the setting is changed, the plotter will be reset and default screen It will return to INTERFACE screen (2/3) without will be displayed.

  • Page 206: Connecting With Rs-232C

    Connecting with RS-232C For the RS-232C settings, you can recall any setting by storing the four different setting types of 1 to 4. See "Switching the setting number you want to use" to recall the setting you want to use and See "Changing/ Storing the RS - 232C Setting"...

  • Page 207: Changing/Storing The Rs-232C Setting

    Press the POSITION ( ) key. RS-232C No. selecting screen will be displayed. Press the POSITION ( ) keys to select the setting number. Supplement You can set from setting no. 1 to 4. It will return to RS-232C setting screen. Press the [PAUSE/MENU] key.
  • Page 208 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) without RS-232C setting screen is displayed. changing the settings when you press the [ESC] key (CANCEL). Press the [1] key (BAUD RATE).
  • Page 209 Press the [3] key (PARITY). PARITY screen is displayed. Press the [1] key (NONE), [2] key (EVEN) or the [3] key (ODD). Supplement The parity will be selected and it will return to RS-232C setting screen. Match it to the software you are using. It will return to RS-232C setting screen (2/3) without changing the settings when you press the [ESC] key (PREVIOUS).

  • Page 211: Chapter 10: Settings Regarding Operation Environment

    Chapter 10: Settings Regarding Operation Environment This chapter describes setting regarding the operation environment. PRODUCT SUMMARY 10-1 Related to menu display 10-2 Related to sensor 10-3 Related to plotter environment 10-1...

  • Page 212: Related To Menu Display

    10-1 Related to menu display Display language setting (LANGUAGE SELECTION) This function sets the language used on the display. One of ten languages can be selected: English, Japanese, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, Korean, and Chinese. Operation Press the [PAUSE/MENU] key in the default screen. MENU screen is displayed.

  • Page 213: Display Length Unit Setting (Length Unit)

    Display Length Unit Setting (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 in the default screen. MENU screen is displayed. Press the POSITION ( ) key (ADV.).

  • Page 214: Related To Sensor

    10-2 Related to sensor Enabling/Disabling the media sensors (MEDIA SENSOR) CAUTION Normally, please use it while set to "ENABLED". Turn it DISABLED when setting undetectable media with high transmittance. Operation Press the [PAUSE/MENU] key in the default screen. MENU screen is displayed. Press the POSITION ( ) key (ADV.).

  • Page 215: Enabling/Disabling The Push Roller Sensors (Push Roller Sensor)

    Press the [1] key (ENABLED) or the [2] key (DISABLED). Supplement It will return to ADVANCE screen (4/4) without changing the settings when you press the [ESC] Press the [PAUSE/MENU] key. key (CANCEL). It will return to default screen. Enabling/Disabling the push roller sensors (PUSH ROLLER SENSOR) This function enables or disables the push roller sensors that detect the width of the media.
  • Page 216 Press the [2] key (PUSH ROLLER SENSOR). PUSH ROLLER SENSOR screen is displayed. Press the [1] key (ENABLED), the [2] key (INSIDE Supplement DISABLED), or the [3] key (DISABLED). If "DISABLED" is selected, push roller detection is not performed. It will not generate error even if the inner push rollers are not on the grit rollers when the "INSIDE DISABLED"...

  • Page 217: Related To Plotter Environment

    10-3 Related to plotter environment Fan suction setting (FAN POWER) It may not feed properly if the media is thin, so set to "WEAK". Operation Press the [PAUSE/MENU] key in the default screen. MENU screen is displayed. Press the POSITION ( ) key (ADV.). ADVANCE screen (1/4) is displayed.

  • Page 218: Enabling/Disabling The Beep Setting (Beep For Key Operation)

    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 in the default screen. MENU screen is displayed. Press the POSITION ( ) key (ADV.).

  • Page 219: Low Movement Speed Setting By Position Key (Posi. Key Speed + Slow Key)

    Low Movement Speed Setting by POSITION key (POSI. KEY SPEED + SLOW KEY) Press the POSITION ( ) key and the [SLOW] key simultaneously to set the movement speed when moving the tool carriage. Operation Press the [PAUSE/MENU] key in the default screen. MENU screen is displayed.

  • Page 220: High Movement Speed Setting By Position Key (Posi. Key Speed)

    High Movement Speed Setting by POSITION key (POSI. KEY SPEED) Press the POSITION ( ) key to set the movement speed when moving the tool carriage. Operation Press the [PAUSE/MENU] key in the default screen. MENU screen is displayed. Press the POSITION ( ) key (ADV.). ADVANCE screen (1/4) is displayed.

  • Page 221: Pause Key Select Setting (Pause/Menu Key Setting)

    Pause key select setting (PAUSE/MENU KEY SETTING) Set the screen to be displayed when the [PAUSE / MENU] key is pressed during receiving data. Operation Press the [PAUSE/MENU] key in the default screen. MENU screen is displayed. Press the POSITION ( ) key (ADV.). ADVANCE screen (1/4) is displayed.

  • Page 222: Lcd Contrast Setting (Lcd Contrast)

    LCD contrast setting (LCD CONTRAST) You can set the contrast of the LCD display on the control panel. Operation Press the [PAUSE/MENU] key in the default screen. MENU screen is displayed. Press the POSITION ( ) key (ADV.). ADVANCE screen (1/4) is displayed. Press the POSITION ( ) key twice.

  • Page 223: Chapter 11: Settings Of Controls From Computer

    Chapter 11: Settings of Controls from Computer This chapter describes setting regarding the controls from the computer. PRODUCT SUMMARY 11-1 Related to command processing 11-2 Related to GP-GL command 11-3 Related to HP-GL command 11-1...

  • Page 224: Related To Command Processing

    11-1 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.

  • Page 225: 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 226: Related To Gp-Gl Command

    11-2 Related to GP-GL command This section is useful only 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.

  • Page 227: Enabling/Disabling The ' : ' And ' ; ' Commands (Command ' : ', ' ; ')

    Enabling/Disabling the ' : ' and ' ; ' commands (COMMAND ' : ', ' ; ') effect. In this case, set the ' : ' and ' ; ' commands to DISABLED. Operation Press the [PAUSE/MENU] key in the default screen. MENU screen is displayed.

  • Page 228: 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') Here, you can change the settings for the 'W' command, which is a GP-GL arc cutting command. This function set the operation upon receipt of the 'W' command for the drawing of arcs. lowered status when it is set to TOOL DOWN.

  • Page 229: Related To Hp-Gl Command

    11-3 Related to HP-GL command This section is useful only when using the HP-GL command Model ID response (HP-GL MODEL EMULATED) This function set the operation upon receipt of the "OI" command requesting for the model ID. The reply will be 7550 when set to 7550, and 7586 when set to 7586.

  • Page 230: Circle-Command Resolution Setting (Circle Resolution)

    Circle-command resolution setting (CIRCLE RESOLUTION) This function set the sets the resolution upon receipt of the circle-command for the HP-GL pen plotter arc cutting command. Select from "AUTO" or "DEFAULT" of 5 degrees. Operation Press the [PAUSE/MENU] key in the default screen. MENU screen is displayed.

  • Page 231: Chapter 12: Data Link

    Chapter 12: Data Link This chapter describes setting regarding the data link. PRODUCT SUMMARY 12.1 Select Connection Destination 12.2 Data Link with USB Memory 12.3 Output with a BarCode 12.4 Start Mark Auto Scan 12.5 Communication Timeout 12.6 Skew Scanning 12-1...

  • Page 232: Select Connection Destination

    12.1 Select Connection Destination Dedicated data created previously with application software etc. is output to the cutting plotter. It can be saved in USB memory and output the data saved in USB memory, or output via server (personal computer) using network (LAN) cable or USB cable. Operation Press the [PAUSE/MENU] key.

  • Page 233: Data Link With Usb Memory

    12.2 Data Link with USB Memory Dedicated data created previously with application software etc. can be saved in the USB memory and output from the cutting plotter. Data link can be performed by selecting data from the plotter menu. Supplement File name Scroll is displayed after a few moments after selecting the item.
  • Page 234 Press the [1] key (USB DRIVE). Press the [2] key (SELECTS DATA FILE). Supplement SELECTS DATA FILE screen is displayed. If the USB memory is not inserted, the following is displayed. If there is no data in the USB memory, the following screen is displayed.

  • Page 235: Output With A Barcode

    12.3 Output with a BarCode the barcode can be printed with the design and the registration marks. When cutting with the cutting plotter, the barcode is scanned and the cut data (XPF) that has been saved to a USB memory that matches the barcode is detected. Standard barcode Roll paper barcode Barcode...
  • Page 236 Press the [3] key (BARCODE CUT). Supplement The following message is displayed. If the USB memory is not inserted, the following is displayed. When the Rotation is set to ON, the following Press the [1] key (STANDARD BARCODE ) or the [2] key display is displayed.
  • Page 237 Supplement When cutting is completed, it will become READY status. following screen is displayed. 12-7...

  • Page 238: Start Mark Auto Scan

    12.4 Start Mark Auto Scan When the start mark auto scan is set to ON, the following operation is performed. If the tool is close to the start mark, pressing the [ENTER] key will automatically scan the start mark without moving the tool to the scan start position.
  • Page 239 Supplement It will return to DATA LINK setting screen (2/2) without changing the settings when you press the [ESC] key (CANCEL). Press the [PAUSE/MENU] key. It will return to default screen. 12-9...

  • Page 240: Communication Timeout

    12.5 Communication Timeout When the communication is lost during connecting to the data link server, the connection will be canceled after a certain period of time has elapsed. You can set the time until it is canceled. Operation Press the [PAUSE/MENU] key. MENU screen is displayed.
  • Page 241 Supplement It will return to DATA LINK setting screen (2/2) without changing the settings when you press the [ESC] key (CANCEL). Press the [PAUSE/MENU] key. It will return to default screen. 12-11...

  • Page 242: Skew Scanning

    12.6 Skew Scanning When continuous operation is performed, it is possible to set how much skew allowed by detecting media skew by comparing the start mark positions of the start page and the current page. For continuous operation, see “Application of barcode cut (continuous operation)”. Operation Press the [PAUSE/MENU] key.
  • Page 243 Supplement Setting will be confirmed and it will return to DATA LINK screen (2/2). It will return to DATA LINK screen (2/2) without changing the settings when you press the [ESC] key (CANCEL). Press the [PAUSE/MENU] key. It will return to default screen. 12-13...

  • Page 245: Chapter 13: Apparel (Ap) Mode

    Chapter 13: Apparel (AP) Mode Apparel (AP) mode is a function to use this plotter in combination with CAD for apparel. This chapter describes Apparel (AP) Mode setting. PRODUCT SUMMARY 13.1 Apparel (AP) Mode 13.2 Overview of Axis Adjustment 13.3 Adjusting Coordinate Axes 13.4 Set F Command of Cutting (F_CUT)

  • Page 246: Apparel (Ap) Mode

    13.1 Apparel (AP) Mode When Apparel Mode is set to Enabled, this function is available. For applications other than it, set to OFF. When Apparel Mode is set to Enabled, the following functions etc.are available. F command CUT DEMO Time out Separator Test cut When Apparel Mode is set to Enabled, the following functions etc.
  • Page 247 Press the [3] key (AP MODE). AP MODE screen is displayed. Press the [1] key (ENABLED). Press the [PAUSE/MENU] key. Supplement It will return to default screen. When Apparel Mode is enabled, "AP" is displayed behind the Ready. 13-3...

  • Page 248: Alignment Mark

    13.2 Overview of Axis Adjustment Move the tip of each tool to the appropriate point. Alignment mark The number of alignment marks is 2 points. The position of each alignment mark is as shown in the following Alignment with 2 points 2nd point 1st point or origin point Example of axis adjustment...

  • Page 249: Setting Axis Alignment

    13.3 Adjusting Coordinate Axes Supplement After aligning, the alignment will be canceled when the following occurs. · A new origin point is set. · The media again is set. · The Rotation is set. (Please set the Rotation before axis alignment.) The axis alignment point at this time moves according to the Rotation setting.

  • Page 250: Starting Point Setting

    Press the [1] key (AXIS MODE). AXIS MODE screen is displayed. Press the [2] key (AXIS ALIGNMENT). Supplement It will return to AXIS SETTING screen (1/1) without changing the settings when you press the [ESC] key (CANCEL). Press the [PAUSE/MENU] key. It will return to default screen.
  • Page 251 Press the [PAUSE/MENU] key. MENU screen is displayed. Press the [2] key (AXIS). AXIS SETTING screen (1/1) is displayed. Press the [1] key (AXIS POINT SETTING). The following message is displayed. Press the POSITION ( ) keys to move the tip of the tool Supplement to the alignment mark position.
  • Page 252 Supplement It will return to default screen without scanning when you press the [ESC] key (CANCELN). Press the POSITION ( ) keys to move the tip of the tool Supplement to the alignment mark position. Pressing the POSITION and [SLOW] keys at the Move the tool to the new origin point (Point you want to be the origin same time will move the tool carriage faster.

  • Page 253: Set F Command Of Cutting (F_Cut)

    13.4 Set F Command of Cutting (F_CUT) With the feed command in the GP-GL command, set to Cross Cut (ON) / Not (OFF). When this function is enabled, even if a parameter that does not cut the paper with the feed command is sent, Cross Cut is activated.

  • Page 254: Cutting A Cut Demo

    13.5 Cutting a CUT DEMO To check the operation of this plotter, plot a pattern of cut demo. CAUTION start moving instantly when you select the test pattern plotting. Operation Supplement For more information about how to load a media, see "Load the media (paper)".
  • Page 255 Press the [4] key (CUTTING DEMO). CUT DEMO screen is displayed. CAUTION operating properly and safely. Do not place you hand around the moving areas. The tool carriage will start moving, so Press the [1] key (START). Supplement CUT DEMO plotting starts. It will return to TEST screen without outputting a CUT DEMO when you press the [ESC] key (CANCEL).

  • Page 256: Setting A Time Out

    13.6 Setting a Time Out Regarding the timeout settings, when the data input time to the interface becomes equal to or longer than the cross cut will be performed. Reference This setting will be saved even if the power is shut off. Operation Press the [PAUSE/MENU] key.
  • Page 257 Press the POSITION ( ) keys and increase or decrease the Supplement setting value. You can set 0, 1, 2, 3, 5, 10, 20, 30, 60 or 120 (sec.). If 0 sec. is set, crosscut due to timeout is not performed.

  • Page 258: Setting A Separator

    13.7 Setting a Separator sent. All data up to the data break will be plotted, after it, cross cut will be performed. GP-GL separator Set the separator at GP-GL. Reference This setting will be saved even if the power is shut off. Operation Press the [PAUSE/MENU] key.

  • Page 259: Hp-Gl Separator

    Press the POSITION ( ) keys to change the setting. Supplement You can set to "FS", "H", "J 0", "F" or "-". When set to "-", cross cut by separator is not performed. Supplement It will return to INTERFACE screen (4/4) without changing the settings when you press the [ESC] key (CANCEL).
  • Page 260 Press the [3] key (HP-GL SEPARATOR). HP-GL SEPARATOR screen is displayed. Press the POSITION ( ) keys to change the setting. Supplement You can set to "IN", "DF", "PS", "IW", "SC", "IP", "SP", "NR", "PG", "AH", "AF" or "-". When set to "-", cross cut by separator is not performed.
  • Page 261 13.8 Dedicated data that was created by the application software can be saved in the USB memory and output from the cutting plotter. Supplement Only 1-byte alphanumeric characters (ASCII) are supported. Limit of the number of display characters is 25 characters. More characters than 25 can be displayed by scrolling. Scroll is displayed after a few moments after selecting the item.
  • Page 262 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 there is no data in the USB memory, the following screen is displayed. Press the POSITION ( Supplement Press the POSITION (...

  • Page 263: Running Cutting Tests

    13.9 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 repeat the test cutting until the optimal settings are achieved. Cutting test Here, you can cut the test pattern based on the current values.
  • Page 264 After completing it, press the [ENTER] key. CONDITION setting screen is displayed. Press the [COND/TEST] key. It will return to default screen. achieved. Adjustment of offset Supplement How to check offset Check if the offset value is set correctly by following. Increase the offset value.
  • Page 265 Adjustment when using cutter plunger extended. Adjustment when using plotting pen without any faint lines. See "Setting the Force" for setting the FORCE. 13-21...

  • Page 266: Cross Cut Settings

    13.10 Cross Cut Settings not. Reference This setting will be saved even if the power is shut off. Operation Press the [PAUSE/MENU] key. MENU screen is displayed. Press the [4] key (MEDIA). MEDIA SETTING screen (1/3) is displayed. Press the POSITION ( ) key. MEDIA SETTING screen (3/3) is displayed.
  • Page 267 Supplement It will return to MEDIA SETTING screen (3/3) without changing the settings when you press the [ESC] key (CANCEL). Press the [PAUSE/MENU] key. It will return to default screen. 13-23...

  • Page 268: Setting Rear Margin

    13.11 Setting Rear Margin During timeout or when making cross cut with separator setting, the media is cross-cut t at the position where the margin value set here is added to the maximum value of + X plotted. Cross Cut position Value of rear margin (+X) Rear position plotted Reference...
  • Page 269 Press the POSITION ( ) key. MEDIA SETTING screen (3/3) is displayed. Press the [2] key (SPACE REAR). SPACE REAR screen is displayed. Press the POSITION ( ) keys to change the setting. Supplement You can set the range between 7.0 mm and +30.0 mm.

  • Page 270: Setting The Number Of Pre Feeds

    13.12 Setting the Number of Pre Feeds Set the number of pre feeds to prevent deviations from occurring when the roll media is pulled out. During the pre feed, the grit roller leaves traces on the paper. Pre feeds can be repeated after paper exposure time has elapsed. This function is available when the Initial Feed or if Panel Cutting is ON.
  • Page 271 Supplement It will return to MEDIA SETTING screen (3/3) without changing the settings when you press the [ESC] key (CANCEL). Press the [PAUSE/MENU] key. It will return to default screen. 13-27...

  • Page 272: Setting Paper Exposure Time

    13.13 Setting Paper Exposure Time This function sets the time the paper/media is acclimated to the operating environment after being pulled off the After the initial feed is complete, the paper will be fed backwards to half the preset feed length and exposed for the set amount of time.
  • Page 273 Press the POSITION ( ) keys to change the setting. Supplement You can set to 0, 60, 120, 180, 300, 420 or 600 (sec.). Supplement It will return to MEDIA SETTING screen (3/3) without changing the settings when you press the [ESC] key (CANCEL).

  • Page 275: Chapter 14: Cutting With Supplied Application Software

    Chapter 14: Cutting with supplied application software This chapter describes how to cut with supplied application software PRODUCT SUMMARY 14.1 Basic operation of printing and cutting 14.2 Basic operation of barcode 14.3 Application of barcode cutting (continuous operation) 14-1...

  • Page 276: Basic Operation Of Printing And Cutting

    Because the procedure differs for each application, see the following depending on the application you want to use. Graphtec Pro Studio / Cutting Master 4 Step 1: Create registration mark (alignment mark) data. Step 2: Create design data for printing and cutting.
  • Page 277 Select a type of registration mark on the "DesignCentral" screen. Press the "Options". Specify the length and thickness of the registration mark on the displayed "Graphtec Mark Options" screen. Press the “OK”. Press the on the "DesignCentral" screen. Registration marks are created on the design screen.
  • Page 278 When using Cutting Master 4 Create rectangles on the design screen using the "Rectangle" tool in Adobe Illustrator or CorelDRAW. In Adobe Illustrator, select the rectangle and then select "Cutting Master 4" - "Registration Marks" from the File menu. In CorelDRAW, select "Launch" - "Registration Marks (CM4)"...
  • Page 279 Create print design for printing and cutting. MARK TYPE 1 MARK TYPE 2 Create cut design for printing and cutting. When using Graphtec Pro Studio Select the print data and select "Effects" - "Contour Cut Supplement Mark". If this setting is not performed, "Step 4: Cut the Select the offset value of contour on the "DesignCentral"...
  • Page 280 Operation Print design data for printing and cutting. When using Graphtec Pro Studio Select the printer to use from the Print menu of Graphtec Pro Studio and print the created data. When using Cutting Master 4 Print using the Adobe Illustrator or CorelDRAW function.
  • Page 281 When the "Cut Contour" screen is displayed displayed. Follow the instructions on the screen to select the model name to use. For USB connection, select the "Graphtec USB". For network connection, select the "TCP/IP" and then enter the IP address of the cutting plotter.
  • Page 282 Using the cutting plotter's POSITION ( ) key, move the tool to the lower right registration mark (within the red rectangle). Studio. Registration marks are scanned. Cutting starts when all registration marks are detected. MARK TYPE 1 MARK TYPE 2 Supplement If a registration mark scanning error occurs, check the registration marks etc.
  • Page 283 When the "Cut Contour" screen is displayed displayed. Follow the instructions on the screen to select the model name to use. For USB connection, select the "Graphtec USB". For network connection, select the "TCP/IP" and then enter the IP address of the cutting plotter.
  • Page 284 Using the cutting plotter's POSITION ( ) key, move the tool to the lower right registration mark (within the red rectangle). Registration marks are scanned. Cutting starts when all registration marks are detected. MARK TYPE 1 MARK TYPE 2 Supplement If a registration mark scanning error occurs, check the registration marks etc.

  • Page 285: Graphtec Studio

    Graphtec Studio Step 1: Create registration mark (alignment mark) data. When printing and cutting, it is necessary to attach registration marks (alignment marks) in order to know exactly the printing position. Margin is necessary around the registration marks. When printing on sheet media, the following margins are required.
  • Page 286 Pay attention to the following when printing to prevent registration mark scan from failing when cutting. Set the enlarge/shrink scale to 100%. Set the printing position (center/lower left etc.) to "Not change". Operation Select the printer to use from the Print menu of Graphtec Studio and print the created data. 14-12...
  • Page 287 Step 4: Cut the printed media. Cut the media prepared in Step 3 with the cutting plotter. Operation Load the printed media on the cutting plotter. Supplement For loading media, see "Loading Media (Paper or Marking Film)". MARK TYPE 1 MARK TYPE 2 Select the "By Color"...
  • Page 288 Open the "Cutting Plotter" screen. Using the cutting plotter's POSITION ( ) key, move the tool to the lower right registration mark (within the red rectangle). MARK TYPE 1 MARK TYPE 2 Move here Move here Press the "Send Cut Job". Supplement When registration mark scanning starts and all registration If a registration mark scanning error occurs,...

  • Page 289: Basic Operation Of Barcode

    Step 4: Save cutting data in USB memory. Step 5: Cut the printed media. Supplement Graphtec Studio does not have a barcode function. Graphtec Pro Studio / Cutting Master 4 Step 1: Create registration mark (alignment mark) data and design data for printing and cutting.
  • Page 290 MARK TYPE 2 Registration mark Registration mark Press the "Options" on the "DesignCentral" screen. The "Graphtec Mark Options" screen is displayed. Check the "Use Barcode" and select the "Standard" from the "Barcode Type". Press the “OK”. Press the on the "DesignCentral" screen.
  • Page 291 When using Cutting Master 4 In Adobe Illustrator, select "Cutting Master 4" - "Registration Marks" from the File menu. In CorelDRAW, select "Launch" - "Registration Marks (CM4)" from the tool bar. * If selecting from the application launcher in CorelDRAW version X7 or earlier and, the Registration Marks screen will be displayed.
  • Page 292 When the "Cut Contour" screen is displayed displayed. Follow the instructions on the screen to select the model name to use. For USB connection, select the "Graphtec USB". For network connection, select the "TCP/IP" and then enter the IP address of the cutting plotter.
  • Page 293 When the "Cut Contour" screen is displayed displayed. Follow the instructions on the screen to select the model name to use. For USB connection, select the "Graphtec USB". For network connection, select the "TCP/IP" and then enter the IP address of the cutting plotter.
  • Page 294 Step 5: Cut the printed media. Using the cutting data saved in the USB memory in Step 4, cut the media prepared in Step 3 with the cutting plotter. Operation Load the printed media on the cutting plotter. Supplement MARK TYPE 1 MARK TYPE 2 For loading media, see "Loading Media (Paper or Marking Film)".
  • Page 295 Press the [3] key (BARCODE CUT). Supplement The following message is displayed. If the USB memory is not inserted, the following screen is displayed. Press the [1] key (STANDARD BARCODE). When the ROTATE is set to ON, the following The following message is displayed. screen is displayed.
  • Page 296 Using the the cutting plotter's POSITION ( ) key, move Supplement If the start mark cannot be scanned, check the press the [ENTER] key. print result of start mark and the detect start position etc. The barcode is scanned, the corresponding data is read out from the USB memory, and cutting starts when the registration mark is completed to scan.

  • Page 297: Application Of Barcode Cutting (Continuous Operation)

    Step 7: Cut the printed media. Supplement Graphtec Studio does not have a barcode (continuous operation) function. In continuous operation, even if paper feed command and cross cut command are included in the data, it becomes invalid. When using a basket, please do not let the media protrude from the basket.
  • Page 298 When barcode cutting is performed in continuous operation, it is necessary to attach a special barcode called "Roll media barcode". Operation Create registration marks and a barcode for data link (continuous operation). When using Graphtec Pro Studio Select "Effects" - "Page Contour Cut Mark". Select a type of registration mark on the "DesignCentral" screen. 14-24...
  • Page 299 Press the "Options". Specify the length and thickness of the contour cut mark on the displayed "Graphtec Mark Options" screen. Check the "Use Barcode". Select the "Roll Media" from the "Barcode Type". The margins of the printer driver selected in the changing the printer, acquire margin information by pressing the "Get Printer Margins".
  • Page 300 When using Cutting Master 4 In Adobe Illustrator, select "Cutting Master 4" - "Registration Marks" from the File menu. In CorelDRAW, select "Launch" - "Registration Marks (CM4)" from the tool bar. Set type, thickness and length of registration mark. Check the "Use Barcode". Select the "Roll Media"...
  • Page 301 Step 3: Print design data. After creating the design, print it on the media. Supplement Pay attention to the following when printing to prevent registration mark scan from failing when cutting. Set the enlarge/shrink scale to 100%. Set the printing position (center/lower left etc.) to "Not change". In continuous operation, it is necessary that two or more data are printed on the roll media.
  • Page 302 When the "Cut Contour" screen is displayed displayed. Follow the instructions on the screen to select the model name to use. For USB connection, select the "Graphtec USB". For network connection, select the "TCP/IP" and then enter the IP address of the cutting plotter.
  • Page 303 When the "Cut/Plot" screen is displayed for the Press the "Send". Follow the instructions on the screen to select the model name to use. For USB connection, select the "Graphtec USB". For network connection, select the "TCP/IP" and then enter the IP address of the cutting plotter.
  • Page 304 Switch to Cutting Master4. <Windows> <Mac> 14-30...
  • Page 305 Step 5: Start data link server. Operation Start the data link server. When using Graphtec Pro Studio Click on the "Data Link" icon. Supplement Each time the icon is clicked, start/stop of the datalink The cutting plotter supports only one data server is switched.
  • Page 306 When using Cutting Master 4 Click on the "Data Link" icon. Supplement Each time the icon is clicked, start/stop of the datalink The cutting plotter supports only one data link server is switched. server. Connecting multiple data link servers to a single cutting plotter may not work In the start state, a red frame is displayed around the properly.
  • Page 307 Step 6: Set up cutting plotter. Set the data link connection method to receive cutting data from the data link server. Operation Press the [PAUSE / MENU] key. MENU screen is displayed. Press the POSITION ( ) key (LINK). DATA LINK screen (1/2) is displayed. Press the [1] key (DESTINATION).
  • Page 308 Step 7: Cut the printed media. Cut the media prepared in Step 3 with the cutting plotter. Operation Load the printed media on the cutting plotter. Supplement MARK TYPE 1 MARK TYPE 2 For loading media, see "Loading Media (Paper or Marking Film)".
  • Page 309 Using the POSITION ( ) key, move the tool to the black Supplement If the start mark cannot be scanned, check the print result of start mark and the detect start position etc. MARK TYPE 1 MARK TYPE 2 G1100JMAA-F G1100JMAA-F Move here Move here...

  • Page 311: Chapter 15: Maintenance

    Chapter 15: Maintenance This chapter describes the settings for the maintenance. PRODUCT SUMMARY 15.1 Daily Maintenance 15.2 Replacing Cutter Blade 15.3 Cleaning the Cutter Pen 15.4 Cutter Plunger Exchange 15.5 Setting the Alarm for Degree of Wear (BLADE WEAR ALARM) 15.6 Replacing the Cross Cut Unit 15-1...

  • Page 312: Daily Maintenance

    15.1 Daily Maintenance Daily maintenance During the course of daily plotter operation, 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. (3) Clean the cutting mat using a dry cloth.

  • Page 313: Replacing Cutter Blade

    15.2 Replacing Cutter Blade Replace the cutter blade by referring to the structure diagram of the cutter pen. CAUTION PHP33-CB09N-HS/ PHP35-CB09-HS/ PHP33-CB15N-HS PHP35-CB15-HS (Blue)/(Red) Plunger Plunger Cutter blade Cutter blade Plunger-cap Chuck (Blue)/(Red) Protective cap Hole Hole Operation B arrow and pull the blade into the plunger. PHP33-CB09N-HS/PHP33-CB15N-HS One scale unit Scale...
  • Page 314 Turn the plunger cap or the chuck in the counter-clockwise direction to remove it from the plunger. Remove the blade from inside the plunger cap or the chuck. Take a new blade out of its pack. Insert the new blade into the hole provided in the plunger cap or the chuck.

  • Page 315: Cleaning The Cutter Pen

    15.3 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 Cleaning Please clean off paper dust and media powder build up from the blade.

  • Page 316: Cutter Plunger Exchange

    15.4 Cutter Plunger Exchange 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 exchange the cutter plunger. PHP33-CB09N-HS/ PHP35-CB09-HS/ PHP33-CB15N-HS...

  • Page 317: Setting The Alarm For Degree Of Wear (Blade Wear Alarm)

    15.5 Setting the Alarm for Degree of Wear (BLADE WEAR ALARM) This function allows to measure the cut distance of pen or cutter blade and use it as a guide 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.
  • Page 318 Press the [1] key (BLADE WEAR DETECT.). BLADE WEAR DETECT. screen is displayed. Press the [1] key (ON) or the [2] key (OFF). Setting will be confirmed and it will return to BLADE WEAR DETECT. screen. Press the [2] key (SET BLADE GROUP). SET BLADE GROUP screen is displayed.
  • Page 319 Press [3] key (ALARM DISTANCE). ALARM DISTANCE screen is displayed. Press the POSITION ( ) key to select the tool condition Supplement number (CONDITION No.). You can set the range between 1 and 8. Press the POSITION ( ) key and increase or decrease the Supplement setting value.
  • Page 320 Press the [1] key (Yes, I clear). CLEAR B. WEAR is cleared, it will return to CLEAR B. WEAR VALUE GROUP screen. Press the [ESC] key (CANCEL). GROUP screen. Press the [PAUSE/MENU] key. It will return to default screen. 15-10...

  • Page 321: Replacing The Cross Cut Unit

    15.6 Replacing the Cross Cut Unit Replace the cross cut unit used to cut off the media after cutting. Supplement Please replace the cross cut unit according to the guidelines below. Operation Check that the power switch is turned off. (the " " side is pressed down) Remove the screw holding the cross cut unit in place, and CAUTION...
  • Page 322 Remove the protective cover from the replacement cross cut unit. Be sure to remove the protective cover while holding the part Protective cover Attach the replacement cross cut unit, and tighten the screw CAUTION to hold it in place. The cross cut unit uses a very sharp blade. Take care not to cut yourself on the blade.

  • Page 323: Chapter 16: Troubleshooting

    Chapter 16: Troubleshooting Refer to this chapter if you feel something is wrong, or it does not work right. PRODUCT SUMMARY 16.1 Troubleshooting 16.2 Printing the Setting of the Plotter 16.3 Creating Test Pattern 16.4 Creating CUTTING PRO 16.6 Self Diagnostic Test 16-1...

  • Page 324: Troubleshooting

    AC line inlet and the electrical outlet. Check that the power is supplied to the electrical outlet. Contact your Graphtec customer center if the problem still exists. The ROM or RAM is defective. Contact your Graphtec customer center if the on the LCD panel.

  • Page 325: When It Does Not Work Right

    Media sensor may be Contact your sales representative Enabling/Disabling the defective. or the Graphtec call center. Set the Media Sensors (MEDIA media sensor to DISABLED to use the SENSOR) plotter temporarily. Push rollers are not set Check the position of the push rollers.
  • Page 326 Make is so no direct sunlight shines. There may be defective in the Contact your sales representative or operation of the media set the Graphtec call center. lever sensor. Operation restriction Please leave it until the temperature blinks and the cutting is applied because the goes down.

  • Page 327: When The Cutting Result Is Not Good

    When the Cutting Result is Not Good Symptom Possible Cause Solution Blade and OFFSET does not match. Change the OFFSET. It is rounded: Increase the OFFSET It is too sharp: Decrease the OFFSET The blade inside the plunger doesn't turn Remove dirt from inside the plunger.

  • Page 328: Error Messages In Gp-Gl Command Mode

    Error Messages in GP-GL Command Mode Error LCD Display Cause Solution Displayed E02001 Press the [ENTER] key. command. Noise came in when the computer was turned on. of the software. Reset the interface settings of the software. output device has been changed. The plotter's interface conditions have Reset the interface settings of the plotter.

  • Page 329: 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. 2. The plotter's interface conditions have changed. Perform following if these are the cause of the problem. Error LCD Display Cause...
  • Page 330 Error LCD Display Cause Solution Displayed E03013 A parameter outside of the permissible Check the program. Error 13 command. E03014 Too many parameters in the I/O related Check the program. Error 14 command. E03015 Framing error, parity error, or overrun error Set the RS-232C transmission condition.

  • Page 331: Arms Error Messages

    ARMS Error Messages Error LCD Display Cause Solution Displayed E04001 Reload the media. large. E04004 It is over the setting range of the distance Reset to smaller value. E04005 Could not scan the registration marks. Check the registration scan position. E04006 Amount of data has exceeded the I/O Decrease the data.
  • Page 332 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 333 Error LCD Display Cause Solution Displayed E04024 Registration mark was not detected. Change the color of the registration mark. Check the media. Check the print position of the registration mark. E04025 Registration mark was not detected. Change the color of the registration mark. Check the media.

  • Page 334: Other Error Messages

    Cause Solution Displayed E01001 The plotter is defective. Contact your sales representative or the to E01005 Graphtec call center. E01006 The plotter is defective. Contact your sales representative or the Graphtec call center. E01007 The plotter is defective. Contact your sales representative or the Graphtec call center.
  • Page 335 Error LCD Display Cause Solution Displayed E01019 The plotter is defective. Load on the motor was too large. and turn on the plotter after turning it off once. Do not use heavy media. E01021 The plotter is defective. Load on the motor was too large. and turn on the plotter after turning it off once.
  • Page 336 Error LCD Display Cause Solution Displayed E05011 Barcode cutting is not available when Set Mirror is set to OFF to use Barcode Mirror is set to ON. cutting. E05012 memory (USB memory). (USB memory). E05013 Start mark cannot be scanned. Check the print result of start mark.

  • Page 337: Caution Message

    Caution Message Symptom LCD Display Description W06008 When command is set to auto, the DUMP mode is not available. W06009 When panel cutting has been set to ON, the following functions are not available. 16-15...

  • Page 338: Printing The Setting Of The Plotter

    16.2 Printing the Setting of the Plotter Condition setting list can be printed when you need to check the current setting of the plotter. CAUTION to move immediately after selecting to print the CONDITION list. Once you start printing, pause/cancel cannot be performed in the middle. Operation Supplement See "Loading Media (Paper or Marking Film)"...
  • Page 339 Press the [1] key (DONE 1/2) or the [2] key (DONE 2/2). Supplement Press the [ESC] key (CANCEL CONDITION) to return to the TEST screen without printing the list. Move the tool carriage to print start position by pressing the POSITION ( ) keys.

  • Page 340: Creating Test Pattern

    16.3 Creating Test Pattern Create a self-test pattern to check the operation of the plotter. CAUTION to move immediately after selecting to plot the test pattern. Operation Supplement See "Loading Media (Paper or Marking Film)" for loading the media. Set the pen tool to the tool holder (Backward) and select the Supplement condition where the pen tool is set.
  • Page 341 CAUTION Do not place your hand around the moving areas. The tool carriage will start moving, so Press the [1] key (DONE). Supplement Plotting of the test pattern starts. It will return to TEST screen without printing by pressing the [ESC] key (CANCEL SELF TEST). Turn the power off to stop the printing.

  • Page 342: Creating Cutting Pro

    16.4 Creating CUTTING PRO Create a test pattern to check the operation of the plotter. CAUTION to move immediately after selecting to plot the test pattern. Operation Supplement See "Loading Media (Paper or Marking Film)" for loading the media. Set the pen tool to the tool holder (Backward) and select the Supplement condition where the pen tool is set.
  • Page 343 CAUTION Do not place your hand around the moving areas. The tool carriage will start moving, so Press the [1] key (START). Supplement Start the CUTTING PRO. It will return to TEST screen without printing by pressing the [ESC] key (CANCEL). After the completion of print, the TEST screen (1/2) is displayed.
  • Page 344 16.5 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 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.
  • Page 345 Press the [3] key (DATA DUMP). DATA DUMP start screen is displayed. CAUTION Do not place your hand around the moving areas. The tool carriage will start moving, so Press the [1] key (DONE). Supplement It will return to TEST screen without printing by pressing the [ESC] key (CANCEL DATA DUMP).

  • Page 346: Self Diagnostic Test

    16.6 Self Diagnostic Test Operation status can be tested by self-diagnostic test by operating the sensors and switches following the instruction on the screen. Supplement Diagnostic test can be performed only right after the power is turned on. DIAGNOSTICS cannot be selected from the menu once any operation, such as loading media, is performed.
  • Page 347 Press the [1] key (DIAGNOSTICS). DIAGNOSTICS start screen is displayed. Press the [1] key (START). Messages for testing are displayed on the screen. Operate the keys and the sensors following the instructions on the screen. "OK" will be displayed if the operation is detected correctly, and next test will start.

  • Page 348: Reading The Error Message

    Reading the error message Contents of most current 32 errors can be checked. Errors before that are not recorded. Operation Press the [PAUSE/MENU] key in the default screen. MENU screen is displayed. Press the POSITION ( ) key (ADV.). ADVANCE screen (1/4) is displayed. Press the POSITION ( ) key twice.
  • Page 349 Press the [1] to [4] keys to see the contents of the error. Error message corresponding to the pressed key is displayed. Press the [ENTER] key (CONFIRM) when the error message Supplement Press the POSITION ( ) key in the screen of It will return to ERROR MESSAGES screen.

  • Page 351: Chapter 17: Option

    Chapter 17: Option This chapter describes about the options. PRODUCT SUMMARY 17.1 Pouncing (Punch Continuous Holes) 17.2 2-Pen Assignment (Switching the Tools) www.delinit.by 17-1...

  • Page 352: Pouncing (Punch Continuous Holes)

    17.1 Pouncing (Punch Continuous Holes) Pouncing is a method used to create a punched outline on media. Attaching the Pouncing Tool Mounting Loosen the tool holder screw. Bracket to hold tool Tool holder Tool holder Bracket to hold tool While pushing the tool holder in the upward direction, push Supplement Attach the pouncing tool to the half cutting (backward) side.

  • Page 353: Removing The Pouncing Tool

    Flange Bracket to hold tool Removing the Pouncing Tool When removing the pouncing tool, turn it counterclockwise to remove the perforating tool. Setting the Pouncing Tool Set the distance of the holes when continuous holes are to be punched. Operation Press the [COND/TEST] key in the default screen.
  • Page 354 Press the POSITION ( ) keys and set the POUNCE. Press the [3] key (WIDTH). Supplement WIDTH setting screen is displayed Setting range is between 1.0 and 99.0 mm. Press the POSITION ( ) keys and increase or decrease the setting value.

  • Page 355: 2-Pen Assignment (Switching The Tools)

    17.2 2-Pen Assignment (Switching the Tools) 2-pen type is optional depending on region. For details, please contact the distributor where you purchased. 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 356: Removing The Tool

    Supplement completely touches the upper part of the holder. When using with half cutting and plotter pen, set the seal in Tool Holder (backward), and when using cutting out (perforated cut), set the seal in Tool Holder (forward). Bracket to hold tool Tool holder Flange Tool holder...

  • Page 357: Attaching A Pen

    Attaching a pen Attach a pen to the pen station. Please make sure to attach the pen to the pen station when setting up a pen. is moving. Operation You can attach the pen by opening up the holder on the pen Holder Supplement in place.

  • Page 359: Chapter 18: Take-Up

    Chapter 18: Take-up This chapter describes how to take up function (option). PRODUCT SUMMARY 18.1 Precautions (Take-up) 18.2 Nomenclature (Take-up) 18.3 Preparation for plotting/cutting (Take-up) 18.4 Troubleshooting (take-up) 18.5 Appendix (Take-up) 18-1...

  • Page 360: Precautions (Take-Up)

    18.1 Precautions (Take-up) The TAKE-UP unit is an optional product for FC 9000-140/160. Notes on the basket Be sure to use the supplied basket. If not used, it will affect the take-up operation. Note on the media (paper) Please observe the following precautions. Cut media cannot be used.

  • Page 361: Notes On Plotting Data

    About using strong resilient media. The roll media taken up may swell and affect the take-up operation. If the roll media swells, put tension on the roll media by inserting a paper core with the same width into the slack part of the roll media. The swell may stop. Be sure to try it before using it. When a heavy paper core is used, the media deviations may occur.

  • Page 362: Nomenclature (Take-Up)

    18.2 Nomenclature (Take-up) Front View This section explains in the FC9000-140. Media guide Flange guide stopper Flange guide Paper core for take-up Take-up roller (following) Sensor guard bar Roller lock plate Take-up sensor unit Take-up roller (drive) Take-up roller (drive/following) Media guide ......Supports media feeding.

  • Page 363: Rear View

    Rear view This section explains in the FC9000-140..Supports media feeding. 18-5...

  • Page 364: Preparation For Plotting/Cutting (Take-Up)

    18.3 Preparation for plotting/cutting (Take-up) Loading roll media (paper) This section explains in the FC9000-140. CAUTION Deviations and errors may result if the stock shaft is misaligned when plotting begins. Mounting (Mounting the stock shaft) Set up the stopper supplied in the cutting plotter in one stock shaft.
  • Page 365 Operation (Loading roll media) Lower the media set lever to raise the push rollers. Push roller Media set lever Media sensor Supplement both ends of the paper core of the media as shown in the * Secure the roll media so that there is no gap between The maximum diameter of roll media that can be loaded is 180 mm and the maximum skewing.
  • Page 366 Load the roll media on the stock shaft so that the tip of roll CAUTION media is facing upward. If the screw of the stopper is loose, media skew Determine the position of the roll media and hold the roll may occur.
  • Page 367 Lock the media stopper (Raise while pulling forward) and pull Supplement it out evenly so that the roll media is straight. Please load so When cutting, slide to unlock the media stopper that the roll media always rests on the media sensor. (Pull down the media stopper.).

  • Page 368: Preparing For Take-Up

    Preparing for take-up This section explains in the FC9000-140. CAUTION Deviations and errors may result if the stock shaft is misaligned when plotting begins. Always open the basket during the take-up operation. Due to the structure, the roll media is slacked by about 200 mm after the completion of the take-up operation. Attaching (Setting the paper core) both ends of the paper core for take-up as shown in the * Secure the roll media so that there is no gap between the...
  • Page 369 rubber part and take-up roller (following). guide, it can cause take-up problems. Stopper Flange guide Take-up roller (following) Take-up roller (drive) CAUTION media skew may occur. Please tighten the * If the end faces are not aligned properly, the roll media may not be taken up well.
  • Page 370 Cut the loaded roll media (or media of the same width) to about 1.2 m and prepare the support media. Make the cutting end face as straight as possible. Same width as loaded roll media 90° 90° 90° 90° Paste a support media straight and evenly to the paper core for take-up.
  • Page 371 Hold the center portion of the media guide and pull it along the groove in the media guide bracket. Media guide Media bracket Media guide surface. Media Support media At this time, the support media is in tension state. 18-13...
  • Page 372 Stick and secure the loaded roll media and the support media using tape. At the time of pasting, make sure that the end of the roll media is facing up and stick straight. The overlapping area should be approximately 1 cm. * Please change the pasting place according to the media length.

  • Page 373: Set The Take-Up Function

    Set the take-up function When using the take-up function, set the take-up sensor to ON and AUTO PRE FEED (PrFEED) to ON, and set CAUTION When taking up, do not cut the perforations. In consideration of overlapping with the support media, print a design with a margin of approx. 500 mm at the leading edge of the roll media.
  • Page 374 Press the [4] key (TAKE-UP). TAKE-UP screen is displayed. Press the [1] key (TAKE UP SENSOR). TAKE-UP SENSOR screen is displayed. Press the [1] key (ON) or the [2] key (OFF). Supplement Setting will be confirmed and it will return to TAKE-UP screen. It will return to MEDIA SETTING screen (2/2) without changing the settings when you press the [ESC] key (CANCEL).
  • Page 375 Operation: Set AUTO PRE FEED (PrFEED) to ON Press the [PAUSE/MENU] key. MENU screen is displayed.. Press the [4] key (MEDIA). MEDIA SETING screen (1/2) is displayed. Press the [2] key (AUTO PRE FEED). AUTO PRE FEED screen is displayed. Press the [1] key (OFF).
  • Page 376 Increase or decrease the setting value using POSITION ( Supplement key. The feed length can be set in units of 0.1 m. You can set the range between 0.5m and 50.0 Press the [SLOW] key to change the setting digits. The feed length will be selected and it will return to AUTO PRE FEED screen.

  • Page 377: Troubleshooting (Take-Up)

    The TAKE-UP is not set to ON. Make sure that the TAKE-UP is set to Setting the take-up function Machine failure. Contact your sales representative or the Graphtec customer center if the problem still exists. Media take-up is skewed Possible Cause Solution...

  • Page 378: Take-Up Operation Is Performed Arbitrarily

    Take-up operation is performed arbitrarily Possible Cause Solution Reference Sensor response does not stop. Make sure that the sensor unit is not Preparing to Cut (Take-up) blocked by media or a basket. Roll media is loosely taken up Possible Cause Solution Reference Media is strong resilient.

  • Page 379: Appendix (Take-Up)

    18.5 Appendix (Take-up) TAKE-UP unit TAKE-UP unit for FC 9000-140 for FC 9000-160 (OPH-A43) (OPH-A43) Max. take-up length 80 m Accuracy guaranteed take-up length Rollable paper width 200 to 1372 mm 200 to 1626 mm Loadable roll media weight 20 kg Loadable roll media diameter 180 mm 18-21...
  • Page 380 External Dimensions Unit: mm Dimensional accuracy: ±5mm FC9000-140 FC9000-160 External dimensions 1970 x 1151 (840) x 1232 2224 x 1151 (840) x 1232 (approx.) (W × D1 (D2) × H)* Unit: mm Weight ( Approx.)* 81 kg 88 kg *: Stand and basket are included. 18-22...
  • Page 381 Appendix PRODUCT SUMMAR Options and Supplies External Dimensions Menu Tree Initial Setting...
  • Page 382 FC9000-75 FC9000-100 FC9000-140 FC9000-160 32bit CPU Grit-rolling plotter Drive Digital servo Max. Cut Area 762 mm × 50 m 1067 mm × 50 m 1372 mm × 50 m 1626 mm × 50 m Guaranteed precision 742 mm × 15 m 1047 mm ×...
  • Page 383 Options and Supplies Supplies Item Model Contents Cutter plunger PHP33-CB09N-HS PHP33-CB15N-HS PHP35-CB09-HS PHP35-CB15-HS PHP31-FIBER Oil-based ballpoint pen plunger PHP34-BALL KF700-BK 1 set (10 pcs. Black) KF700-RD 1 set (10 pcs. Red) Oil-based ballpoint pen KB700-BK 1 set (10 pcs. Black) Pouncing pen PPA33-TP12 Cross cut blade...

  • Page 384: External Dimensions

    External Dimensions Unit: mm Dimensional accuracy: ±5mm FC9000-75 FC9000-100 FC9000-140 FC9000-160 External dimensions 1360 × 1151 (840) × 1232 1665 × 1151 (840) × 1232 1970 × 1151 (840) × 1232 2224 × 1151 (840) × 1232 (approx.) (W × D1 (D2) × H)* Unit: mm *: Stand and basket are included.
  • Page 385 Menu Tree * Menu tree when AP mode is disabled Default screen CONDITION setting (1/3) [COND/TEST] [ENTER] [COPY] CONDITION setting (2/3) CONDITION setting (3/3) Continued...
  • Page 386 Default screen (Continued) MENU screen TOOLS SETTING (1/4) [PAUSE/MENU] TOOLS SETTING (2/4) TOOLS SETTING (3/4) TOOLS SETTING (4/4) Continued...
  • Page 387 Default screen (Continued) MENU screen ARMS SETTING (1/3) [PAUSE/MENU] ARMS SETTING (2/3) ARMS SETTING (3/3) Continued www.delinit.by...
  • Page 388 Default screen (Continued) MENU screen AREA PARAMETERS (1/2) [PAUSE/MENU] AREA PARAMETERS (2/2) Continued...
  • Page 389 Default screen (Continued) MENU screen MEDIA SETTING (1/2) [PAUSE/MENU] MEDIA SETTING (2/2) * When the TAKE-UP unit is attached Continued...
  • Page 390 Default screen (Continued) MENU screen INTERFACE (1/3) [PAUSE/MENU] INTERFACE (2/3) * When the RS-232C interface is installed INTERFACE (3/3) Continued A-10...
  • Page 391 Default screen (Continued) MENU screen ADVANCE (1/4) [PAUSE/MENU] ADVANCE (2/4) ADVANCE (3/4) ADVANCE (4/4) * FC9000-100/140/160 only Continued A-11...
  • Page 392 Default screen (Continued) MENU screen TEST (1/2) [PAUSE/MENU] TEST (2/2) Continued A-12...
  • Page 393 Default screen (Continued) MENU screen DATA LINK (1/2) [PAUSE/MENU] DATA LINK (2/2) Default screen (Finish) A-13...
  • Page 394 Initial Setting Menu items Setting item Initial value TOOLS SETTING TOOL OFFSET ADJ. – (TOOL) STEP PASS OFFSET FORCE OFFSET ANGLE DATA SORTING CONDITION PRIORITY PROGRAM TOOL SELECT COMMAND SETTING ENABLED TOOL UP MOVE DISABLED MOVING SPEED AUTO TOOL UP HEIGHT NORMAL POSITION BLADE WEAR ALARM SETUP INITIAL B.
  • Page 395 Menu items Setting item Initial value ADVANCE MOVE STEP 0.1mm (ADV.) LANGUAGE SELECTION Select when initially turning on power LENGTH UNIT Select when initially turning on power BEEP FOR KEY OPE. POSI. KEY SPEED + SLOW KEY 1cm/s POSI. KEY SPEED 10cm/s AP MODE DISABLED...
  • Page 397 INDEX Sign ....... . 4-23 ..... 16-22 1, 2, 3, 4 .
  • Page 398 Gateway ........Operation key ....... 2-22 GP-GL command .
  • Page 399 Setting Cut Line Pattern ..... . . 7-15 Tool holder ......1-4, 2-5, 17-5 Setting cutting area .
  • Page 401 FC9000 Series User's Manual FC9000-UM-151 JUNE 20, 2019 1st edition-01 GRAPHTEC CORPORATION...
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