Pen Types And Their Features - GRAPHTEC CUTTING PRO FC2250 Series User Manual

Chapter 2 CUTTER BLADES, CUTTER PENS AND PENS

2.5 Pen Types and Their Features

Water based fiber-tip pens (KF550 Series)
Recommended media: coated paper, measurement paper
Oil-based ballpoint pens (KB130 Series)
PHP33-BALL
Ballpoint pen plunger
main unit
Assembled ballpoint pen plunger
Recommended media: coated (glossy) paper
PHP32-BALL
Ballpoint pen plunger
main unit
Assembled ballpoint pen plunger
Recommended media: coated (glossy) paper
Disposable ink pen (SD500 series)
Plunger A Plunger
Cap
Recommended media: tracing paper, polyester film,
measurement paper.
CAUTION: Do not mount ink pens in tool holder 2.
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Pen types
KB130 Series PHP33-BALL
Ballpoint pen cartridge Ballpoint pen plunger
end fitting
KB130 Series PHP32-BALL
Ballpoint pen cartridge Ballpoint pen plunger
end fitting
Pen tip Ink reservoir
Pen features
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8 colors are available
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Line width ranges from 0.3 to 0.7 mm
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Easier to handle than other pen types
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Maximum plotting distance: approx. 1000 m
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Suitable for plotting detailed text and images.
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The tip will dry up if the pen is left unused for a long period of
time. Check that the ink is flowing well before using the pen.
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The maximum pen speed is 64 cm/s (40 cm/s when using an
FC2250 series cutting plotter).
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A ballpoint pen plunger is required (PHP33-BALL/PHP32-
BALL)
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Consistent line width (0.2 to 0.3 mm)
Assembling the pen
1. Insert the KB130 series ballpoint pen cartridge into the
PHP33-BALL or PHP32-BALL plunger main unit, and then
screw on the plunger end fitting.
2. If the pen is left unused for a long period of time, the pen tip
will dry out. Test the pen on some scrap paper to check that
the ink is flowing well before using it in the plotter.
Usage precautions
The ballpoint pen's inherent characteristics may cause scratchy
plotted lines. Please follow the guidelines below.
1. Use coated (glossy) paper only. Scratching occurs more
easily on tracing paper or polyester film.
2. If scratching does occur, reduce the plotting speed to around
20 cm/s.
3. Avoid replotting over the same line. Paper fibers may become
caught in the pen tip and cause scratchy plotting.
4. Use only KB130 series ballpoint pens.
5. Clean out the plunger regularly. Dust or dirt will affect the up/
down movement of the pen, and adversely affect the plotted
results.
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Line width can be selected (0.2, 0.3, or 0.5 mm diameters).
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Suitable for detailed drafting
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Easier to handle than refillable ink pens because the ink
reservoir and pen tip are disposable.
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Maximum plotting speed: 30 cm/s (20 cm/s for 0.2 mm
diameter pen tip)
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An ink pen plunger (PHP33-INK) is required.
Assembling the pen (7 steps)
1. Screw the pen tip into the ink reservoir, using the cap shown
in the figure on the left.
2. To draw ink into the pen tip, hold the pen with its tip
downward and shake it gently up and down.
3. Test the pen on some scrap paper. If the ink does not flow
well, repeat Step 2.
4. Screw the plunger into Plunger A as far as it will go.
5. Finally, screw the pen firmly into the plunger.
6. Remove the pen from the plunger and put the cap on after
use.
7. If the ink does not flow smoothly after some period of use,
gently tap the bottom of the pen a couple of times until the ink
flows down into the pen tip. (Be careful. Ink may splatter from
the pen tip.)