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FC4500/4510
CUTTING PRO
USER'S MANUAL
MANUAL NO.FC4500-UM-151
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  • Page 1 FC4500/4510 CUTTING PRO USER’S MANUAL MANUAL NO.FC4500-UM-151 www.delinit.by...

  • Page 2: To Ensure Safe And Correct Use

    TO ENSURE SAFE AND CORRECT USE TO ENSURE SAFE AND CORRECT USE • To ensure safe and correct use of your plotter, read this Manual thoroughly before use. • After having read this Manual, keep it in a handy location for quick reference as needed. •...

  • Page 3: Safety Precautions

    If the plotter requires repair, contact your sales representative • or nearest Graphtec vendor. After confirming that smoke is no longer being generated, contact your sales representative or nearest Graphtec vendor to request repair. • Never try to perform repair yourself.
  • Page 4 Safety Precautions Safety Precautions Do not allow dust or metallic matter to adhere to the Do not use the power cord if it is damaged. power plug. • Use of a damaged cord may result in electrical shock or a fire •...
  • Page 5 Use of the plotter in such status may result in electrical shock alignment. or a fire hazard due to current leakage. • Contact your sales representative or nearest Graphtec vendor to request repair. Unplug the power No touching cord from the socket...
  • Page 6 Safety Precautions Safety Precautions When using indoor illumination such as a If an edge of the loaded medium comes loose, fluorescent lamp or a floor lamp, make sure that secure it with drafting tape or a similar means. such illumination is positioned at least one meter •...

  • Page 7: Preface

    PREFACE PREFACE Thank you for purchasing an FC4500/4510 Cutting Plotter. This plotter incorporates a digital servo drive to perform cutting and plotting operations at high speed and high precision. Besides being used to cut marking film and other media, your plotter can also be used as a pen plotter.

  • Page 8: Precautions On The Handling Of Cutter Pens

    PREFACE Precautions on the Handling of Cutter Pens This product uses a cutting blade. To prevent injuries (when replacing the cutter blade, installing the cutter pen, etc.), take the following precautions when handling the cutter blade. Cutter Blade The blades are sharp. Be careful not to cut your fingers or prick yourself when handling the cutter pen. Blade tip Return used blades to the accessory cutter blade case and throw them all out together when the whole case has been filled.

  • Page 9: Precautions After Turning On The Plotter

    If your hands, hair, clothing, or the like get caught in, or wrapped around moving parts, you may be injured and the machine may be damaged. FC4500 The Warning Label The warning label shown below is attached to the outside of your plotter’s cover. Be sure to strictly observe...

  • Page 10: Adhesive Mat

    PREFACE Adhesive Mat The FC4510-60 plotter comes equipped with an adhesive mat as an accessory. Before loading media for creasing/scoring use, paste this adhesive mat to the writing panel. The adhesive mat is a consumable. When using a creasing/scoring tool, make sure that the adhesive mat has been affixed to the writing panel before loading the material for creasing/scoring.

  • Page 11: Adhesive Sheet

    PREFACE Adhesive Sheet Your plotter comes equipped with an adhesive sheet as an accessory. Before loading general media (e.g. marking film or self-adhesive paper) in place, paste this adhesive sheet to the writing panel. The adhesive sheet is a consumable. Using the adhesive sheet The adhesive sheet has different adhesive strengths on the surface and reverse side.

  • Page 12: Daily Maintenance And Storage

    PREFACE Daily Maintenance and Storage During daily maintenance, pay particular attention to the following points. (1) Do not lubricate the plotter mechanisms. (2) To clean the plotter's metal parts, either wipe the soiled areas with a dry cloth or with a cloth that has been dampened with a neutral detergent diluted with water.

  • Page 13: Selecting A Power Cable

    PREFACE 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 Configuration Plug Type...

  • Page 14: Table Of Contents

    Mounting the Tools........... . . 3-4 If your plotter is the FC4500-50 or FC4500-60 model ......3-4 If your plotter is the FC4510-60 model .
  • Page 15 CONTENTS Short line segment settings..........3-17 Setting the Quality [QUALITY].
  • Page 16 CONTENTS Setting the Communication Conditions ........5-5 Setting the Data Format to be Received .

  • Page 17: 1 Product Summary

    CHAPTER PRODUCT SUMMARY PRODUCT SUMMARY 1.1 Model Names and Basic Specifications 1.2 Standard Accessories 1.3 Plotter Nomenclature 1.4 Control Panel www.delinit.by...

  • Page 18: Model Names And Basic Specifications

    Chapter 1 PRODUCT SUMMARY 1.1 Model Names and Basic Specifications The FC2250 series comprises the following models. Model Media hold-down method Cutting area FC4500-50 Electrostatic adhesion 590 x 430 mm FC4500-60 Adhesive mat/Application sheet 910 x 610 mm FC4510-50 Adhesive mat/Application sheet 860 x 600 mm 1.2 Standard Accessories...

  • Page 19: Plotter Nomenclature

    (10) Power switch ...Controls the on/off status of the power supply to the plotter. (11) CHART HOLD key ..Used to hold the medium (FC4500-50 only). (12) Pen-sensing rubber strip ......Judgment of whether or not a pen is mounted is performed on this strip (FC4500-50/60 only). FC4500-50/60 FC4510-60...

  • Page 20: Control Panel

    Prompt Light command (T) from the computer. (FC4500-50 only) ......Press the [CHART HOLD] key to enable the electrostatic adhesion function (the key's lamp lights). Press it again to cancel the electrostatic adhesion function (the lamp goes off).
  • Page 21 Chapter 1 PRODUCT SUMMARY ......[ENTER] key After setting a function or condition at the control panel, press the [ENTER] key to register your setting. To reset the plotter, concurrently press the [ENTER] and [ORIGIN] keys. (Key reset function) ......[ORIGIN] key Used to move the origin point.
  • Page 22 CHAPTER CUTTER BLADES, CUTTER PENS AND PENS PRODUCT SUMMARY 2.1 Types of Cutter Blades and Their Features 2.2 Cutter Pen Nomenclature 2.3 Replacing the Cutter Blade 2.4 Adjusting the Blade Length 2.5 Pen Types and Their Features...

  • Page 23: Types Of Cutter Blades And Their Features

    Chapter 2 CUTTER BLADES, CUTTER PENS AND PENS 2.1 Types of Cutter Blades and Their Features Handle cutter blades with care! Blade shape and part no. Blade diameter Compatible cutter pen Applications and Features CB09UA φ 0.9 mm PHP32-CB09N-HS Standard blade for cutting color adhesive film. PHP31-CB09-HS Suitable for cutting media up to 0.25 mm thick.

  • Page 24: Cutter Pen Nomenclature

    Blue dial: for 0.9-mm blades Red dial: for 1.5-mm blades Only the PHP31-CB09-HS cutter pen can be mounted in the FC4500-50/60 tool holder 2. Please see the user’s manual provided with the PHP31-CB09-HS cutter pen for a description of the cutter pen itself.

  • Page 25: Replacing The Cutter Blade

    Chapter 2 CUTTER BLADES, CUTTER PENS AND PENS 2.3 Replacing the Cutter Blade Handle cutter blades with care! Blade length adjustment dial (red) Blade length adjustment dial (blue) Plunger for φ1.5-mm blade Plunger for φ0.9-mm blade φ0.9-mm φ1.5-mm cutter blade cutter blade Spring Plunger cap for φ1.5-mm blade...

  • Page 26: Adjusting The Blade Length

    Chapter 2 CUTTER BLADES, CUTTER PENS AND PENS 2.4 Adjusting the Blade Length Be sure to correctly adjust the blade length. If the blade length is too long for the thickness of the medium being used, you may damage the writing panel and/or the cutter blade. Adjusting the Blade Length (1) The blade length is adjusted by turning the blade adjustment knob (blue, red, green or silver).

  • Page 27: Pen Types And Their Features

    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. • The maximum pen speed is 64 cm/s (40 cm/s when using an FC4500/4510 cutting plotter). PHP33-BALL KB130 Series PHP33-BALL •...

  • Page 28: 3 Preparations For Cutting/Plotting

    CHAPTER PREPARATIONS FOR CUTTING/PLOTTING PRODUCT SUMMARY 3.1 Basic Operational Flow 3.2 Connecting to a Computer 3.3 Mounting the Tools 3.4 Turning on the Plotter and Initialization 3.5 Loading the Medium 3.6 Attaching the origin point alignment guides 3.7 Setting the Cutting Conditions (Setting Conditions) 3.8 Running a Cutting Test 3.9 Achieving Optimum Cutting Results...

  • Page 29: Basic Operational Flow

    Chapter 3 PREPARATIONS FOR CUTTING/PLOTTING 3.1 Basic Operational Flow For smooth operation, please follow the steps outlined below and make the appropriate settings explained in the relevant sections. (1) Before turning on the power supply, make sure that the plotter is connected to your computer and to any other peripheral devices as required.

  • Page 30: Connecting To Your Computer

    Use a USB cable or an RS-232C cable in accordance with the interface chosen. Obtain a Graphtec- approved interface cable that is compatible with your computer.

  • Page 31: Mounting The Tools

    Chapter 3 PREPARATIONS FOR CUTTING/PLOTTING 3.3 Mounting the Tools If your plotter is the FC4500-50 or FC4500-60 model Mounting a plotting pen in the tool carriage When mounting a cutter pen in the plotter, push the pen all the way into the tool holder until it contacts the upper part of the tool holder as shown in the figure below and then tighten the screw firmly to hold it in place.
  • Page 32 Chapter 3 PREPARATIONS FOR CUTTING/PLOTTING (3) Make sure that tool bracket is engaged on the cutter pen’s flange, and then tighten the screw. Tool bracket Flange Make sure that the upper part of the tool bracket is engaged on the cutter pen’s flange before tightening the screw. Mounting a plotting pen in the pen station When a plotting pen has been mounted in your plotter’s pen station, a plotting pen and a cutter pen can be used at the same time.

  • Page 33: If Your Plotter Is The Fc4510-60 Model

    Chapter 3 PREPARATIONS FOR CUTTING/PLOTTING If your plotter is the FC4510-60 model When mounting a cutter pen or creasing/scoring tool in the plotter, push the pen or tool all the way into the tool holder until it contacts the upper part of the holder as shown in the figure below and then tighten the screw firmly to hold it in place.
  • Page 34 Chapter 3 PREPARATIONS FOR CUTTING/PLOTTING (3) Make sure that tool bracket is engaged on the cutter pen or creasing/scoring tool’s flange, and then tighten the screw. Cutter pen Creasing/scoring tool Flange Tool bracket Make sure that the upper part of the tool bracket is engaged on the cutter pen’s flange as shown in Step 3 before tightening the screw.

  • Page 35: Turning On The Plotter And Initialization

    45° angle from the origin point to determine the friction coefficient of the plotter mechanisms. Tool carriage Y bar Home position Writing panel Control panel FC4500-50 (6) When the initialization process is complete, the plotter is ready to begin plotting or cutting.

  • Page 36: Loading The Medium

    Judgment Level".) • In the case of the FC4500-50/60 models, ensure that the medium does not cover the pen-sensing rubber strip. (1) To facilitate the loading of a medium, move the tool carriage to the upper-right position. Press the [STOP/VIEW] key to move the tool carriage to the upper-right position.

  • Page 37: Attaching The Origin Point Alignment Guides

    Section 3.10 "Setting the Cutting Origin" for further details. • When affixing the guides to the FC4500-50 or FC4500-60 plotter, make sure that they do not touch the pen-sensing rubber strip (the rectangular rubber strip near the origin point). •...

  • Page 38: Setting The Cutting Conditions (Setting Conditions)

    Chapter 3 PREPARATIONS FOR CUTTING/PLOTTING 3.7 Setting the Cutting Conditions (Setting Conditions) This plotter lets you register eight different groups of cutting conditions in the plotter's memory. The cutting conditions stored in memory are referred to as setting conditions. Specify each group of setting conditions to match a particular media type.
  • Page 39 If your plotter is the FC4500-50 or FC4500-60 model and the cutter pen mounted in tool holder 2 is used to perform cutting, the type of medium that is being cut may cause the cutter pen to drop down during the cutting operation. If this happens, lower the cutting force setting.

  • Page 40: [Force]

    ] key to change the value. Setting range (for both X and Y) for the FC4500-50/60 models: Tool holder 1: 1 to 48, Tool holder 2: 1 to 30 Setting range (for both X and Y) for the FC4510-60 model: Tool holder 1: 1 to 48, Tool holder 2: 1 to 48 If different values have been set for X and Y, the cutting force in the diagonal direction will be a value between the X and Y values, and will vary according to the angle.

  • Page 41: Setting The Speed [Speed]

    ] key to change the value. Setting range for the FC4500-50/60 models: Tool holder 1: 1 to 48, Tool holder 2: 1 to 30 Setting range for the FC4510-60 model: Tool holder 1: 1 to 48, Tool holder 2: 1 to 48 (5) When the displayed settings are correct, press the [ENTER] key.

  • Page 42: Creaser Settings

    Chapter 3 PREPARATIONS FOR CUTTING/PLOTTING (2) Press the [CONDITIONS] key to display the following screen. (The display will differ according to the setting conditions that have been made.) FORCE OFFSET X23 COND1 09U 0 30 CHANGE TOOL1 SPEED QUALITY (3) Press the [F3] key to move the blinking cursor to the OFFSET parameter. FORCE OFFSET X20 COND1...
  • Page 43 Chapter 3 PREPARATIONS FOR CUTTING/PLOTTING Selectable parameters: MODE 1. MODE 2, MODE 3 Actual Data Mode 1 (Crease one line) Mode 2 (Crease two lines) Mode 3 (Crease three lines) Actual data Actual data Crease lines at positions on either side Crease lines at the same position Crease lines at the same position of the actual data.

  • Page 44: Short Line Segment Settings

    Chapter 3 PREPARATIONS FOR CUTTING/PLOTTING (9) This setting determines by what margin each end of the creasing line falls short of the corresponding end of the actual data line. Use the [ ] or [ ] key to move the blinking cursor, the [ ] or [ ] key to change the numeric value and the [ENTER] key to confirm your selections.

  • Page 45: Setting The Quality [Quality]

    SPEED QUALITY (4) Use the [ ] or [ ] key to change the value. <FC4500-50/60> [Tool holder 1] setting range: 1 to 10 [Tool holder 2] setting range: 1 to 6 <FC4510-60> Setting range: 1 to 10 The smaller the number, the higher the quality (5) When the displayed settings are correct, press the [ENTER] key.

  • Page 46: Perforation Settings

    Chapter 3 PREPARATIONS FOR CUTTING/PLOTTING (3) Press the [ENTER] key to display the Thick Mode mode selection screen (only when thick mode assignment has been performed). FORCE OFFSET •MODE1 THICK MODE2 STR.=0.0mm END=0.0mm SPEED QUALITY • • (4) The active mode is indicated by the [ ] mark.
  • Page 47 Chapter 3 PREPARATIONS FOR CUTTING/PLOTTING (4) Press the [ENTER] key to display the screen for setting the Perforation Mode values. FORCE OFFSET C LINE PAT. UP=10 C=00.00mm U=00.00mm SPEED QUALITY (5) "C" represents the cut length, "U" represents the uncut length, and "UP" represents the force when the tool is in the tool-up status.

  • Page 48: Running A Cutting Test

    Chapter 3 PREPARATIONS FOR CUTTING/PLOTTING 3.8 Running a Cutting Test A cutting test is performed to check whether the specified cutting conditions are suitable for the tool and media being used. Perform the test that is appropriate for the tool that you are using. The tool carriage starts moving as soon as a cutting test is selected.

  • Page 49: Cutting A Sample

    Chapter 3 PREPARATIONS FOR CUTTING/PLOTTING (3) With the plotter in Ready status, press a key from [F1] to [F4] to select the COND No. for the creasing tool test. Select either "CP001" as the cutter blade type. (4) Use the [ ] keys to move the tool carriage (the tip of the tool selected by the current setting)to the starting position for the cutting test.

  • Page 50: Blade Length Adjustment

    Chapter 3 PREPARATIONS FOR CUTTING/PLOTTING (7) Press the [F4] key (OTHER) key. FORCE OFFSET BOX _ A BALL S BOX _ B BALL L SPEED QUALITY (8) Check the condition of the cut samples. When a sample cut is performed, the command set, step size and HP-GL origin settings will change to match the data. Blade Length Adjustment (1) With the plotter in Ready status, press a key from [F1] to [F4] to select the COND No.

  • Page 51: Media And Cutting Conditions

    Chapter 3 PREPARATIONS FOR CUTTING/PLOTTING 3.9 Media and Cutting Conditions Amount of blade protrusion Use the thickness given for each media type in the following table as a reference when setting the amount of blade protrusion (blade length). For details on how to adjust the blade length, see Section 2.4, "Adjusting the Blade Length"...

  • Page 52: Setting The Cutting Origin

    Chapter 3 PREPARATIONS FOR CUTTING/PLOTTING 3.10 Setting the Cutting Origin This function allows you to move the starting point of cutting to the desired position as shown in the figure below. Newly selected origin Cutting from the new origin Cutting from the original origin Original origin (1) Use the [ ] keys to move the tool carriage (the tip of the tool selected by the current setting) to the...

  • Page 53: Using The Copy Function

    Chapter 3 PREPARATIONS FOR CUTTING/PLOTTING 3.11 Using the Copy Function This function allows you to automatically cut duplicates of the data sent from the computer. Once the data has been stored in the plotter's receive buffer, it can be repeatedly cut. (1) Send data to the plotter and then perform a cutting operation to enable the data to be stored in the plotter's buffer.
  • Page 54 Chapter 3 PREPARATIONS FOR CUTTING/PLOTTING The following figures illustrate the sequence in which copies are cut, with the shaded areas representing the parts of the medium that are not cut. Copies are normally cut in the sequence shown below. COPY space 3rd copy 6th copy COPY space...
  • Page 55 Chapter 3 PREPARATIONS FOR CUTTING/PLOTTING When the data includes registration mark commands (but excluding multiple registration marks) (1) Send the data that you wish to copy to the plotter and then perform a cutting operation to enable the data to be stored in the plotter's buffer.

  • Page 56: Using The Hold Function

    Chapter 3 PREPARATIONS FOR CUTTING/PLOTTING 3.12 Using the Hold Function Press the [STOP/VIEW] key during a cutting or plotting operation to temporarily suspend the cutting or plotting operation. When the plotter is paused, an operation selection menu appears. Select whether to continue or quit the suspended cutting or plotting operation.

  • Page 57: 4 Registration Mark Settings And Detection

    CHAPTER REGISTRATION MARK SETTINGS AND DETECTION PRODUCT SUMMARY 4.1 Outline of the Registration Mark Function 4.2 Setting the Registration Mark Mode 4.3 Setting the Registration Mark Pattern 4.4 Registration Mark Distance Adjustment 4.5 Setting the Registration Mark Size 4.6 Setting the Registration Mark Offset 4.7 Adjusting the Registration Mark Sensor 4.8 Setting the Registration Mark Detection Judgment Level 4.9 Setting the Registration Mark Detection Speed...

  • Page 58: Outline Of The Registration Mark Function

    Chapter 4 REGISTRATION MARK SETTINGS AND DETECTION 4.1 Outline of the Registration Mark Function The registration mark function allows you to align the orientation of the plotter’s X and Y axes with the coordinate axes on a medium that is pre-printed with registration marks or other marks. The plotter uses a sensor to read the registration marks printed on the media, and then adjusts the axes to match the coordinate data so that cutting can be performed on pre-printed media without any shift between the print and cut data.

  • Page 59: Setting The Registration Mark Mode

    Chapter 4 REGISTRATION MARK SETTINGS AND DETECTION 4.2 Setting the Registration Mark Mode This mode is used to specify the angle and distance adjustment methods, as well as to specify the distance between registration marks for skipping by the sensor during registration mark detection. 2-point reading: The plotter performs adjustment between points 1-2 and of a single axis (angle adjustment).
  • Page 60 Chapter 4 REGISTRATION MARK SETTINGS AND DETECTION To perform manual axis adjustment using a pre-printed frame or other marks on the medium as reference points, press the [F2] key (AXIS). To perform automatic or manual detection of the registration marks, press the [F4] key (MARKS). When the displayed setting is satisfactory, press the [ENTER] key to confirm your selection.

  • Page 61: Setting The Registration Mark Pattern

    Chapter 4 REGISTRATION MARK SETTINGS AND DETECTION 4.3 Setting the Registration Mark Pattern Your plotter can read five registration mark patterns: 1, 2, 3, Mirror 1 and Mirror 2. If pattern 3, Mirror 1 or Mirror 2 has been selected, this function allows you to set the spacing between the registration mark line segments.

  • Page 62: Setting The Registration Mark Spacing

    Chapter 4 REGISTRATION MARK SETTINGS AND DETECTION An example of the MIRROR setting FORCE OFFSET •1 MARK TYPE MIRROR• SPEED QUALITY When the displayed setting is satisfactory, press the [ENTER] key to confirm your selection. Setting the Registration Mark Spacing (FC4510-60 only) (1) If registration mark 3 has been selected, the menu for setting the registration mark pattern spacing is displayed.
  • Page 63 Chapter 4 REGISTRATION MARK SETTINGS AND DETECTION Setting range: [X/Y] 0 to 999.9 (mm), [W] -99.9 to +99.9 (mm) Vertical line Horizontal line Set W in the range in which there are no vertical or horizontal lines. (3) Press the [PAUSE] key to cancel PAUSE mode.

  • Page 64: Registration Mark Distance Adjustment

    Chapter 4 REGISTRATION MARK SETTINGS AND DETECTION 4.4 Registration Mark Distance Adjustment The distance between registration marks can be adjusted automatically. If 5 mm was selected for CUSTOM, for example, and the distance between registration marks was read as 312 mm, any distance less than 5 mm is rounded off to the nearest whole number.

  • Page 65: Custom

    Chapter 4 REGISTRATION MARK SETTINGS AND DETECTION (3) If the registration mark mode setting was 3-point reading or 4-point reading, the menu for adjusting the distance between points 1 and 3 will be displayed. Make the settings in the same way as for the distance between points 1 and 2.

  • Page 66: Setting The Registration Mark Size

    Chapter 4 REGISTRATION MARK SETTINGS AND DETECTION 4.5 Setting the Registration Mark Size This function allows you to specify the size of the registration marks drawn on the medium. (1) Press the [PAUSE] key to select PAUSE mode. (2) Press the [NEXT] key repeatedly until the following menu is displayed.

  • Page 67: Setting The Registration Mark Offset

    Chapter 4 REGISTRATION MARK SETTINGS AND DETECTION 4.6 Setting the Registration Mark Offset The default position of the origin point is the lower left corner of the cutting/plotting area. Use this function whenever you wish to move the registration mark origin point. (1) Press the [PAUSE] key to select PAUSE mode.

  • Page 68: Adjusting The Registration Mark Sensor

    (8) Press the [F3] key (ADJ. SENS) to display the menu shown below. FORCE OFFSET ADJUST SENSOR POSITION LEVEL SPEED QUALITY (9) Press the [F2] key (POSITION) to display the menu shown below. <FC4500-50/60> <FC4510-60> FORCE OFFSET FORCE OFFSET ADJ. SENS POS X ADJ. SENS. POS Y ADJ.

  • Page 69: Adjusting The Registration Mark Sensor By Using One Plotted And One Cut Cross Symbol

    Chapter 4 REGISTRATION MARK SETTINGS AND DETECTION (10) FC4500-50/60: Press the [F2] key (ADJ.) to adjust the sensors. FC4510-60: Press the [F1] key (X) to adjust the X-axis sensor, and the [F3] key (Y) to adjust the Y-axis sensor. FORCE OFFSET MOVE TO ADJ.
  • Page 70 SPEED QUALITY (8) FC4500-50/60: Press the [F4] key (ADJ.+) to adjust the sensors. The prompt shown below is displayed. FC4510-60: Press the [F2] key (X+) to adjust the X-axis sensor, and the [F4] key (Y+) to adjust the Y-axis sensor.
  • Page 71 Chapter 4 REGISTRATION MARK SETTINGS AND DETECTION Input the distance that you wish to move the second cross with respect to the first cross. If the second cross does not need to be moved, simply press the [ENTER] key. Press the [F2] or [F4] key to move the blinking cursor to X or Y, and then use the [ ] or [ ] key to change the numeric value.

  • Page 72: Setting The Registration Mark Detection Judgment Level

    Chapter 4 REGISTRATION MARK SETTINGS AND DETECTION 4.8 Setting the Registration Mark Detection Judgment Level This function sets the color density judgment level of the line segments that are read during a registration mark detection operation. This judgment level determines the existence of a line segment by a change in density of the specified percentage from an area where there are no line segments (white area).

  • Page 73: Automatic Adjustment Of The Sensitivity Of The Registration Mark Sensor

    Chapter 4 REGISTRATION MARK SETTINGS AND DETECTION When the displayed settings are satisfactory, press the [ENTER] key to confirm your selections. If the [F3] key (DEFAULT) was pressed, the values become the default values. Setting range: 1 to 99% [Default value: Registration mark pattern 1, 2 and MIRROR: X = 70, Y = 70; Registration mark pattern 3: X = 85, Y = 85] Select a numeric value that is appropriate for the difference between blank areas of the medium (areas where there is no drawing) and the density of the registration marks.

  • Page 74: Adjusting The Sensitivity Of The Registration Mark Sensor

    Chapter 4 REGISTRATION MARK SETTINGS AND DETECTION (9) Press the [F3] key (AUTO) to display the screen for automatic adjustment of the sensitivity of the sensor. FORCE OFFSET MOVE TO ADJ. POINT PRESS ENTER KEY! SPEED QUALITY (10) Use the [ ] keys to move the tool carriage (the tip of the tool selected by the current setting) to the position shown in the figures below and then press the [ENTER] key.
  • Page 75 Chapter 4 REGISTRATION MARK SETTINGS AND DETECTION (7) Press the [F4] key (LEVEL) to display the menu shown below. FORCE OFFSET SENSITIVITY ADJUST •DEFAULT USER SPEED QUALITY To select the default value, press the [F2] key (DEFAULT) and then press the [ENTER] key.

  • Page 76: Setting The Registration Mark Detection Speed

    Chapter 4 REGISTRATION MARK SETTINGS AND DETECTION 4.9 Setting the Registration Mark Detection Speed This function sets the speed of the tool carriage at the time when registration mark lines are detected. Change the speed setting if registration marks cannot be detected due to the type of media used or the thickness of the registration mark lines.

  • Page 77: Setting The Number Of Detection Operations

    Chapter 4 REGISTRATION MARK SETTINGS AND DETECTION 4.10 Setting the Number of Detection Operations This function sets the number of registration mark detection operations. If "SIMPLE" or "HI-SPEED" is selected, detection is performed at one location. If "NORMAL" is selected, detection is performed at three locations.
  • Page 78 Chapter 4 REGISTRATION MARK SETTINGS AND DETECTION If NORMAL was selected and line was detected, is detected correctly after a comparison has been made with Selecting SIMPLE shortens the detection time, whereas selecting NORMAL enables more accurate detection to be performed.

  • Page 79: Setting The Sensing Interval

    Chapter 4 REGISTRATION MARK SETTINGS AND DETECTION 4.11 Setting the Sensing Interval If the line segments are fine, registration marks may not be detected even when the slowest registration mark detection speed has been set. If the interval has been set to 0, the registration marks are detected through sampling during movement.

  • Page 80: Axis Adjustment

    Chapter 4 REGISTRATION MARK SETTINGS AND DETECTION 4.12 Axis Adjustment When AXIS has been selected for the registration mark mode, axis adjustment is performed manually. If 2, 3, or 4 points are specified on the X and Y axes, adjustment is performed for the angle of the coordinate axes (X-axis and Y-axis tilt) and the distance (line segment length).
  • Page 81 Chapter 4 REGISTRATION MARK SETTINGS AND DETECTION If the value you input is exceedingly large (1.5 times or greater) or very small (0.5 times or less), or if the angle of tilt with respect to the original axis tilt is 45° or greater, the following prompt is displayed. In this case, please re-input the value.

  • Page 82: Registration Mark Detection

    Chapter 4 REGISTRATION MARK SETTINGS AND DETECTION 4.13 Registration Mark Detection When MARKS has been selected for the registration mark mode, the plotter detects the registration marks printed on the medium and adjusts the angle of the coordinate axes (X-axis and Y-axis tilt) and the distance (line segment length).

  • Page 83: Manual Detection

    Chapter 4 REGISTRATION MARK SETTINGS AND DETECTION (4) Press the [F1], [F2] or [F3] key to select the corresponding number for the Mark Move No. setting. The following prompt is displayed while the plotter detects the adjustment points. FORCE OFFSET ARMS IS OPERATING WAIT..
  • Page 84 Chapter 4 REGISTRATION MARK SETTINGS AND DETECTION (4) Use the [ ] keys to move the tool carriage (the tip of the tool selected by the current setting) to the first point position ( point 1 area) and then press the [ENTER] key.

  • Page 85: Setting The Registration Mark Cutting Function

    Chapter 4 REGISTRATION MARK SETTINGS AND DETECTION 4.14 Setting the Registration Mark Cutting Function If your registration mark pattern is Mirror 1 or Mirror 2, the registration marks can be cut after they have been detected. (1) Select MARKS for the registration mark mode (see Section 4.2, "Setting the Registration Mark Mode".) (2) Select "MIRROR"...
  • Page 86 Chapter 4 REGISTRATION MARK SETTINGS AND DETECTION Press the [F2] key (YES) to perform cutting of the detected registration mark. If OFF has been selected for CUT MIRROR MARKS, the Y coordinate for cutting mirror marks is inverted. 4-30...

  • Page 87: Setting The Registration Mark Detection Start Position

    Chapter 4 REGISTRATION MARK SETTINGS AND DETECTION 4.15 Setting the Registration Mark Detection Start Position This function sets the start position for registration mark detection. (1) Select either AXIS or MARKS for the registration mark mode (see Section 4.2, "Setting the Registration Mark Mode". (2) With the plotter in Ready status, press the [ORIGIN] key to display the following menu.

  • Page 88: 5 Function Settings And Operations

    CHAPTER FUNCTION SETTINGS AND OPERATIONS PRODUCT SUMMARY 5.1 PAUSE Menu Configuration 5.2 Clearing the Buffer 5.3 Raising/Lowering the Tool 5.4 Setting the Communication Conditions 5.5 Setting the Data Format to be Received 5.6 Assigning THICK Mode 5.7 Setting the Overlay Function 5.8 Assigning the Short Line Segment Settings 5.9 Assigning Tool Numbers 5.10 Assigning Perforation Cutting...

  • Page 89: Pause Menu Configuration

    Chapter 5 FUNCTION SETTINGS AND OPERATIONS 5.1 PAUSE Menu Configuration When the plotter is in PAUSE mode, each of the functions listed below can be accessed by pressing the [NEXT] key until the desired menu appears and then pressing function key [F1] [F2] [F3] or [F4] to select the desired menu parameter.

  • Page 90: Clearing The Buffer

    Chapter 5 FUNCTION SETTINGS AND OPERATIONS 5.2 Clearing the Buffer This function allows you to clear all the output data in the plotter's buffer. (1) Press the [PAUSE] key to select PAUSE mode. (2) Press the [NEXT] key repeatedly until the following menu is displayed. FORCE OFFSET MARK...

  • Page 91: Raising/Lowering The Tool

    Chapter 5 FUNCTION SETTINGS AND OPERATIONS 5.3 Raising/Lowering the Tool This function allows you to raise or lower the tool from the control panel. (1) Press the [PAUSE] key to select PAUSE mode. (2) Press the [NEXT] key repeatedly until the following menu is displayed. FORCE OFFSET MARK...

  • Page 92: Setting The Communication Conditions

    Chapter 5 FUNCTION SETTINGS AND OPERATIONS 5.4 Setting the Communication Conditions When your plotter is connected via an RS-232C cable to a computer, be sure to set identical communication conditions in the software and OS communication settings for the data transfer rate (baud rate), data length, and parity.

  • Page 93: Setting The Data Format To Be Received

    Before data is sent from the computer, your plotter must be set to recognize the data format (command mode) sent by the software. Your plotter supports two data formats (command modes): GP-GL (Graphtec commands) and HP-GL commands. Select the command mode best suited for your application.

  • Page 94: Assigning Thick Mode

    Chapter 5 FUNCTION SETTINGS AND OPERATIONS 5.6 Assigning THICK Mode This function allows you to assign the THICK mode to COND Nos. 1 to 8. THICK mode is used for cutting thick media such as masking rubber for sandblasting, thick pattern paper for apparel design as well as for hard media such as acrylic film.

  • Page 95: Setting The Overlay Function

    Chapter 5 FUNCTION SETTINGS AND OPERATIONS 5.7 Setting the Overlay Function The Overlay function enables repeated cutting to be performed on a medium that cannot be cut with one cutting operation. A cutting force that is lighter than the specified FORCE value can be used to leave cutting trace marks on the medium in the first cutting operation, and then the specified FORCE value used for the second and subsequent cutting operations.
  • Page 96 Chapter 5 FUNCTION SETTINGS AND OPERATIONS (6) Press the [F2] key (OVERLAY) to display the overlay settings screen. FORCE OFFSET COND No. 12345678 OVERLAY -9-7-6-4 SPEED QUALITY Blinking cursor The upper row of the display represents the cutting condition COND Nos. The lower row of the display indicates the number of overlay operations that has been specified for each COND No.

  • Page 97: Assigning The Short Line Segment Settings

    Chapter 5 FUNCTION SETTINGS AND OPERATIONS 5.8 Assigning the Short Line Segment Settings This function allows you to assign the short line segment settings to COND Nos. 1 to 8. Use this function to shorten the overall cutting time through short line segment settings that specify a fast cutting speed for long straight lines and a slower cutting speed for rounded corners and so forth.

  • Page 98: Assigning Tool Numbers

    Chapter 5 FUNCTION SETTINGS AND OPERATIONS 5.9 Assigning Tool Numbers This function enables you to assign tool holder 1 and tool holder to COND Nos. 1 to 8. If the application software is used to perform pen exchange operations,"ENABLED" must be selected for the "Tool Exchange Commands"...

  • Page 99: Assigning Perforation Cutting

    Chapter 5 FUNCTION SETTINGS AND OPERATIONS 5.10 Assigning Perforation Cutting This function allows you to assign the perforation cutting operation to COND Nos. 1 to 8. (1) Press the [PAUSE] key to select PAUSE mode. (2) Press the [NEXT] key repeatedly until the following menu is displayed. FORCE OFFSET FUNCTION...

  • Page 100: Setting The Tool Interval Adjustment Value

    Chapter 5 FUNCTION SETTINGS AND OPERATIONS 5.11 Setting the Tool Interval Adjustment Value This function allows you to make adjustments for any deviation between the initial drawing/cutting positions of tool holder 1 and tool holder 2. Use plotting pens to draw the lines for this adjustment and specify the same plotting conditions for tool holder 1 and tool holder 2.

  • Page 101: Setting The Distance Adjustment Values

    Chapter 5 FUNCTION SETTINGS AND OPERATIONS 5.12 Setting the Distance Adjustment Values This function is used to correct any discrepancies in the lengths of the cut or plotted line segments. If, for example, the DISTANCE ADJUST setting is specified as 0.05%, and the distance of the cut is 500 mm, the cut distance is increased by 500 x 0.05% (= 0.25 mm), which means that the total cut distance is 500.25 mm.

  • Page 102: Sorting

    Chapter 5 FUNCTION SETTINGS AND OPERATIONS 5.13 Sorting Sorting helps prevent wasted time in tool changes and reduces the time required for a cutting/plotting operation. When sorted data from the software is received, less time is required for processing than when sorting is performed on your plotter.

  • Page 103: Rotating The Coordinate Axes

    Chapter 5 FUNCTION SETTINGS AND OPERATIONS 5.14 Rotating the Coordinate Axes This function is used to move the origin and rotate the coordinate axes by 90° as shown in the figure below. Origin in ROTATE mode Coordinates when ROTATE mode is selected (ON) Coordinates when Origin ROTATE mode is not selected (OFF)

  • Page 104: Setting The Cutting/Plotting Area

    Chapter 5 FUNCTION SETTINGS AND OPERATIONS 5.15 Setting the Cutting/Plotting Area The U.R. (Upper Right) and L.L. (Lower Left) functions are used to specify the effective cutting area of the plotter so that any data specifying coordinate positions outside of the effective cutting area is disregarded. The origin moves together with the new cutting area.
  • Page 105 Chapter 5 FUNCTION SETTINGS AND OPERATIONS Use the[ ] keys to move the tool carriage (the tip of the tool selected by the current setting) to the desired new U.R. point and then press the [ENTER] key. At such time, the X= and Y= coordinate values respectively represent the current tool carriage position as X- and Y-axis displacements from the original origin.

  • Page 106: Setting The Mirror Mode

    Chapter 5 FUNCTION SETTINGS AND OPERATIONS 5.16 Setting the Mirror Mode When MIRROR mode is selected using this function, the origin and coordinate axes are inverted as shown in the figure below. Origin when MIRROR mode is selected MIRROR mode is selected (ON) MIRROR mode is not selected (OFF) Origin (1) Press the...

  • Page 107: Scaling The Image Data

    Chapter 5 FUNCTION SETTINGS AND OPERATIONS 5.17 Scaling the Image Data This function is used to expand or reduce the image data using the program origin as the starting point. (1) Press the [PAUSE] key to select PAUSE mode. (2) Press the [NEXT] key repeatedly until the following menu is displayed.

  • Page 108: Setting The Initial Cutting Force

    Chapter 5 FUNCTION SETTINGS AND OPERATIONS 5.18 Setting the Initial Cutting Force This function is effective in THICK mode, the mode used mainly to cut thick media. When a thick medium is cut, more time than usual may be required for the blade to reach the base of the medium even if a suitable cutting force has been specified.

  • Page 109: Setting The Offset Force

    THICK mode. It is not used to specify the cutting force that is used when cutting output data. • The values 31 to 48 can be specified for tool holder 2 in the FC4500-50/60 models, but 30 will be the effective value. 5-22...

  • Page 110: Setting The Offset Angle

    Chapter 5 FUNCTION SETTINGS AND OPERATIONS 5.20 Setting the Offset Angle Your plotter rotates the blade tip according to the initial angle of rotation required by each line segment defined in the data sent from the computer. This operation is called "initial blade control". The OFFSET ANGLE function specifies the reference blade offset angle for determining whether or not to perform initial blade control.

  • Page 111: Setting The Step Pass

    Chapter 5 FUNCTION SETTINGS AND OPERATIONS 5.21 Setting the Step Pass Use this function when you intend to cut extremely detailed data. The cutting data sent from the computer will be processed in blocks corresponding to the number of steps specified by the STEP PASS function, thereby ensuring consistent blade control and higher cutting quality.

  • Page 112: Setting The Tool-Up Height

    Chapter 5 FUNCTION SETTINGS AND OPERATIONS 5.22 Setting the Tool-up Height Lowering the tool-up height setting value enables a reduction in the cutting time. When making this setting, make sure that the tool does not catch in the medium when the tool carriage is being moved. (1) Press the [PAUSE] key to select PAUSE mode.

  • Page 113: Setting The Tool Movement Speed

    Chapter 5 FUNCTION SETTINGS AND OPERATIONS 5.23 Setting the Tool Movement Speed This function allows you set the movement speed of the tool in raised status separately from the cutting/ plotting speed. A tool movement that is faster than the cutting/plotting speed enables a reduction in the overall cutting/plotting time.

  • Page 114: Setting The Pen Carriage Movement Speed

    Chapter 5 FUNCTION SETTINGS AND OPERATIONS 5.24 Setting the Pen Carriage Movement Speed This setting determines how far and how fast the tool carriage moves when the [ ] keys are used to move it. When one of the [ ] keys is pressed initially, the tool carriage moves only the specified distance.

  • Page 115: Setting The Low Movement Speed

    Chapter 5 FUNCTION SETTINGS AND OPERATIONS Setting the Low Movement Speed This setting determines the slower speed when one of the [ ] keys is initially pressed, and the length (distance) before faster movement begins. (1) Press the [PAUSE] key to select PAUSE mode. (2) Press the [NEXT] key repeatedly until the following menu is displayed.

  • Page 116: Setting The High Movement Speed

    Chapter 5 FUNCTION SETTINGS AND OPERATIONS Setting the High Movement Speed This setting determines the high speed setting when one of the [ ] keys is held down. (1) Press the [PAUSE] key to select PAUSE mode. (2) Press the [NEXT] key repeatedly until the following menu is displayed.

  • Page 117: Printing A Conditions List

    Chapter 5 FUNCTION SETTINGS AND OPERATIONS 5.25 Printing a Conditions List This function allows you to print a list of the current cutting/plotting settings (conditions). The tool carriage starts moving as soon as this function has been selected. To avoid injury to yourself or damage to the plotter, keep your hands and other obstacles out of the vicinity of any moving parts.
  • Page 118 Chapter 5 FUNCTION SETTINGS AND OPERATIONS Cutting/Plotting Conditions List 5-31...

  • Page 119: Printing The Self-Test Pattern

    Chapter 5 FUNCTION SETTINGS AND OPERATIONS 5.26 Printing the Self-Test Pattern The self-test function enables the plotter to check its own functions by drawing a self-test pattern. The tool carriage starts moving as soon as the SELF TEST mode has been selected. To avoid any injury to yourself or damage to the plotter, keep your hands and other obstacles out of the vicinity of any moving parts.

  • Page 120: Printing A Character Dump List

    Chapter 5 FUNCTION SETTINGS AND OPERATIONS 5.27 Printing a Character Dump List This mode enables you to check whether data is being transferred correctly from the computer to the plotter. If the output data and the program data are different, check the transmission conditions and the cable connections.

  • Page 121: Special Functions

    Chapter 5 FUNCTION SETTINGS AND OPERATIONS 5.28 Special Functions • Setting the Display Language (LANGUAGE SELECTION) [Default setting: ENGLISH] This function determines the language used on the display panel. • Setting the Length Unit (LENGTH UNIT) [Default setting: mm] This function enables the display unit shown on the LCD panel to be changed. If "mm"...
  • Page 122 Enabling or Disabling Checking of the Presence or Absence of a Tool (TOOL CHECK) [Default setting: ENABLED] FC4500-50/60 only This function determines whether or not to check whether tools have been mounted in the tool holders. When ENABLED is selected, a check is made of whether pens 1 and 2 are actually mounted in the pen holders whenever a pen exchange operation is performed.
  • Page 123 Chapter 5 FUNCTION SETTINGS AND OPERATIONS • Setting the VIEW beeper/time until VIEW (BEEPER VIEW/VIEW TIME) [Default settings: 60 min/30 sec] BEEPER VIEW: This parameter enables command specification of the length of time that the beeper sounds while the plotter is in the VIEW status. The selections are OFF, 1, 5, 10, 30, and 60 (min). VIEW TIME: This parameter sets the length of time between the Ready status and the VIEW status.
  • Page 124 OUTSIDE INIT. BLADE CONTROL TOOL UP MOVE •2mm BELOW OUTSIDE ENABLED DISABLED• TOOL UP MOVE TOOL CHECK ENABLED DISABLED• •ENABLE DISABLA FC4500 only TOOL CHECK BEEPER •ENABLE DISABLA •ENABLED DISABLED FC4500 only BEEPER TOOL SELECT WAIT •ENABLED DISABLED ENABLED DISABLED•...

  • Page 125: Troubleshooting

    CHAPTER TROUBLESHOOTING PRODUCT SUMMARY 6.1 Troubleshooting 6.2 Error Messages www.delinit.by...
  • Page 126 AC line inlet and to the electrical outlet. • Nothing appears on the LCD panel. The plotter is defective. Contact your sales representative or nearest Graphtec dealer. The Cutting/Plotting Results are Unsatisfactory (1/2) Symptom Cause Solution •...
  • Page 127 Chapter 6 TROUBLESHOOTING The Cutting/Plotting Results are Unsatisfactory (2/2) Symptom Cause Solution • The cutting results differ from the The programmable resolution (STEP SIZE) Set both the plotter and software to the same specified size. has been set differently at the plotter and the programmable resolution.

  • Page 128: Error Messages

    The POWER lamp lights. move the pen carriage. SPEED ALARM • The internal speed control is faulty. Turn the plotter off then back on again. POWER OFF THEN ON * If the error occurs frequently, contact your sales representative or nearest Graphtec dealer.
  • Page 129 Chapter 6 TROUBLESHOOTING GP-GL Command Mode Error Messages If any of the following error messages are displayed, one of the following reasons is like to be the cause: (1) The software’s output or interface settings have been changed. g Configure the software for output by this plotter. g Ensure that the software’s interface settings are correctly set.
  • Page 130 Chapter 6 TROUBLESHOOTING HP-GL™ Command Mode Error Messages Error message Cause Solution An unrecognizable instruction was executed. Execute a recognizable command. ERROR 1 Instruction not recognized Noise was input to the plotter upon execution Press the [ENTER] key. of the software application. The software's output settings have been Configure the software for output by this changed.
  • Page 131 CHAPTER SPECIFICATIONS PRODUCT SUMMARY 7.1 Main Specifications 7.2 External Dimensions...

  • Page 132: Main Specifications

    *1: HP-GL is a registered trademark of Hewlett-Packard Company in the US. *2: When Graphtec-specified media and conditions are used. *3: When the pen provided as a standard accessory is used with Graphtec-specified plotting paper;. the accuracy of reading the patterns provided with these plotters...

  • Page 133: External Dimensions

    Chapter 7 SPECIFICATIONS 7.2 External Dimensions FC4500-50 FC4500-60 1172 Unit: mm Dimensional accuracy: ±5 mm...
  • Page 134 Chapter 7 SPECIFICATIONS FC4510-60 1172 Unit: mm Dimensional accuracy: ±5 mm...

  • Page 135: Index

    INDEX INDEX Sign 3-14 Cutter blade typ, Setting ..... . . 5-34 ":" and ";" Commands ......Cutter pen nomenclature .
  • Page 136 INDEX 5-34 4-29 Length unit....... . . Registration mark cutting function ....5-28 4-26 Low movement speed .
  • Page 137 INDEX 5-26 Tool movement speed ......5-11 Tool numbers, Assigning ..... . . Tools, Mounting .
  • Page 138 Specifications are subject to change without notice. FC4500/4510 User's Manual FC4500-UM-151 February 2, 2009 1st edition-01 GRAPHTEC CORPORATION...
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