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  • Page 1 MANUAL NO.DLC1000-UM-151 www.delinit.by...
  • Page 3 TO ENSURE SAFE AND CORRECT USE • To ensure the safe and correct use of your machine, read this manual thoroughly prior to use. • After reading this manual, keep it in a handy location for quick reference as necessary. •...
  • Page 4 • or electrical shock. • contact your sales representative or nearest Graphtec vendor to request repair. • Never try to perform repair yourself. Repair work by inexperienced personnel is extremely dangerous.
  • Page 5 Safety Precautions WARNING Do not allow dust or metallic matter to adhere to Do not use the power cord if it is damaged. • the power plug. Use of a damaged cord may result in electrical shock or a • •...
  • Page 6 Safety Precautions CAUTION Do not use or store the machine in a location Do not use or store the machine in an excessively exposed to direct sunlight or the direct draft of an dusty or humid location. • air conditioner or heater. Such locations may impair the performance of the machine.
  • Page 7 Safety Precautions CAUTION Do not attempt to lubricate the machine's mechanisms. that the media does not strike any objects in the • Such action may cause it to break down. • Such contact may cause cutting to go out of alignment. Prohibited No touching Do not place the machine on an incline, areas...
  • Page 9 (1) All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, without the prior written permission of Graphtec Corporation. (3) While every effort has been made to supply complete and accurate i nformation about this product, please address any inquiries about unclear information, possible errors, or other comments to your sales representative or nearest Graphtec vendor.
  • Page 10 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 Blade tip Return used blades to the accessory cutter blade case and throw them all out together when the whole case has Cutter Pen The tip consists of a sharp blade.
  • Page 11 Precautions After Turning on the Machine During operations, immediately after completion of operations, and when setting the cutting label printer functions, clothing get too close to the moving parts or within their range of movement. Do not place any foreign objects in or near these areas either.
  • Page 12 Usage This document contains precautions to be adhered to upon using this product. Please read it carefully prior to use. Safety Precautions for Attaching Labels Various functions and attributes of the label may differ depending on the conditions of the environment in which it is used.
  • Page 13 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 14 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 15: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS TO ENSURE SAFE AND CORRECT USE ......... Safety Precautions .
  • Page 16 Using the Control Panel ..........Indicator Lamps .
  • Page 17 Chapter 3 Driver Software Driver Software ............Driver Software .
  • Page 18 Appendix ..........A.2 Supplies, Optional Accessories .

  • Page 19: Chapter 1 Product Summary

    Chapter 1 Product Summary This chapter explains how to connect this device your computer. PRODUCT SUMMARY Checking the Accessories Nomenclature Connecting to the Computer www.delinit.by...

  • Page 20: Checking The Accessories

    Checking the Accessories Accessories Item Q'ty Item Q'ty Power cable 1 pc. 1 pc. • Various software • User's Manual (pdf) TO ENSURE SAFE AND CORRECT USE 1 pc. Setup Manual 1 pc. Roll holder 3 set Laminate holder 1 set Flange A, Flange B, Shaft Flange (2 pcs.), Shaft (Use the shaft with a scale for the roll holder.)

  • Page 21: Nomenclature

    Nomenclature (11) Separator suppression unit (9) Ejection roller lever (Brush part) (11) Separator winder bobbin (12) Press roller lever (11) Press roller (1) Roll holder (2) Roll stocker cover (3) USB interface (8) Dancer roller 2 (4) Network interface (5) Control panel (7) Set lever (6) Cutter unit (1) Roll holder ......Use the Flange A and Flange B to align the roll paper in the proper position.
  • Page 22 (10) Emergency Stop Switch (11) Laminate holder (8) Separator unit (12) Laminate winder bobbin (9) Dancer roller 1 (7) Ejection roller (6) Cross cutter unit (5) Slitter unit (4) Winding stocker cover 1 (3) Roll holder 1 (4) Winding stocker cover 2 (3) Roll holder 2 (13) Stand (1) Power switch...

  • Page 23: Emergency Stop Switch

    Emergency Stop Switch RESET Only use this in case of emergency or check before use. Pressing the switch will cause the switch to become depressed. In this state, turning the power switch to the On position ( | ) will not turn the power on. Cautionary notes for turning power on again ) position.

  • Page 24: Cutter Unit

    Cutter unit (9) Control panel (5) Tool carriage (Cutter unit) (4) Tool holder (6) Grit roller position guide (3) Set lever (7) Cutting mat (1) Push roller (2) Media sensors (8) Grit rollers (1) Push roller ......This is used to press the media against the grit roller. (2) Media sensors .....The front sensor is used to sense the leading edge of the media.

  • Page 25: Connecting To The Computer

    Connecting to the Computer This machine connects to your computer with a communication cable. When connecting this machine to your computer, use either the USB port or network (LAN) port. Select which port to use according to the requirements of your application software and/or which of your computer's interface ports are available for use. Please install driver software before connecting.
  • Page 26 Connect using the connection cable between the PC and this CHECKPOINT machine. Refer to "5.1 Setting Interface" for setting the Connecting With USB Interface interface. Computer USB cable (Supplied with the cutter unit) Connecting With Network Interface Computer Network (LAN) cable (Separate commercially available product) Network...

  • Page 27: Chapter 2 Preparing

    Chapter 2 Preparing This chapter provides how to prepare before the operation. PRODUCT SUMMARY Preparation of Cutter Plunger Attaching a Tool Using the Control Panel Turning on the Power Setting the Label Material (Media) <When using the separator (weeding)> <When the winding roll holder is used> <When the winding roll holder is not used>...

  • 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 machine 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: Blade Application And Features

    Blade Application and Features Select the optimal cutter blade and media to be cut. Refer to the Cutter Blade Manual. CAUTION To avoid bodily injury, handle cutter blades with care.

  • Page 30: Attaching A Tool

    Attaching a Tool Attach a tool (cutter plunger) to the machine. 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 31: Removing The Tool

    CAUTIO completely touches the upper part of the holder. When pushing up the tool holder with your Tool holder Bracket to hold tool Flange Set on the tool holder (Backward). Tool holder Cutter plunger can not to be set in forward. Make sure that the tool bracket is engaged on the tool's Bracket to hold tool Flange...

  • Page 32: Using The Control Panel

    Using the Control Panel The functions of the control panel lamps and keys are explained. READY Lamp DATA Lamp ESC Key MENU Key Screen (LCD) COND/TEST Key POSITION ENTER Key ( , , , ) Key Indicator Lamps READY Lamp ..... The READY lamp (Green) lights while the label printer is on. If the MENU key is pressed, the green lamp goes off when the menu screen appears.

  • Page 33: Reading The Screen (Lcd)

    Reading the Screen (LCD) Name of the button or corresponding function is displayed on the screen when a function is allocated to the button on the control panel. Button name will be displayed in reverse when the item is selected. READY screen MENU screen CUT CONDITION &...
  • Page 34 Setting screen for cutting conditions Set the cutting conditions. The selected item is highlighted. Screens during operation The screen during operation is displayed upon transferring the data. Display the cutting conditions during operation The number of current cuts is displayed during copy. (Current number/Total number) Display the number of current cuts.

  • Page 35: Turning On The Power

    Turning on the Power This section describes how to turn on the power of the machine. Supplement may not be reset properly. Operation Make sure that the power switch is turned off (“ ” side).
  • Page 36 Connect one end of the provided power cable to the DLC1000 AC line inlet and the other end to an electrical socket of the rated supply voltage. Supplement Turn on ("|" side) the power of the machine. The READY lamp on the control panel lights after initial operation.

  • Page 37: Setting The Label Material (Media)

    Setting the Label Material (Media) Supplement Please wipe out the dust and dirt lightly from a label or laminate material by using a dry cleaning paper or clean paper. • Width: max. 216 mm, min. 100 mm • Outer diameter: 254 mm, 200 m roll laminate material is as follows.

  • Page 38: Set The Label Material (Media)

    Set the Label Material (Media) Supplement • Since the roll holder is heavy, please be careful not to fall. • • • • The shape of roll holder shaft is similar to those of laminate holder shaft. Longer shaft is the roll holder shaft. •...
  • Page 39 Remove the nge. be touched. Flange A Flange B Roll holder shaft is a pin of the shaft. Flange B Shaft Insert the Flange B until it stops with a screw. Screw (temporarily tighten) Flange B 2-13...
  • Page 40 Set the label material (media) with revolute. Supplement Please note the direction of the media. counterclockwise. Attach the Flange A to the roll holder shaft. Media Flange A (temporarily tighten) 2-14...
  • Page 41 Move the label material (media) to the direction of the pin in a state in which the Flange A and the media Move the label material (media) until it contacts the pin. Flange A Media Flange A Media Push the Flange B so that there is no gap between the paper core and Flange B. Flange B Flange B 2-15...

  • Page 42: When Using The Media After Printing In Dlp1000

    When Using the Media After Printing in DLP1000 Prepare to set the media and roll holder after printing in DLP1000. Align the position of the roll holder. Flange A Move the label material (media) to the direction of the pin in a state which the Flange A and the media Move the label material (media) until it contacts the pin.
  • Page 43 Push the Flange B so that there is no gap between the paper core and Flange B. Flange B Flange B Flange B 2-17...

  • Page 44: Set The Label Material (Media) In The Machine

    Set the Label Material (Media) in the Machine Open the roll stocker cover of this machine and set the roll holder in the roll stocker. Temporarily place the roll holder on the front part of the roll stocker and make sure that it is in straight. Temporarily place the roll holder on the front part and make sure that it is in straight.
  • Page 45 CAUTION • During a cutting operation, be sure to keep your hands, hair, and so forth away from the shaft receiving part, gear and roller. • Please be sure to close the roll stocker cover. • • Deviations and errors may result if the roll holder shaft is misaligned when the cutting operation starts. Set on the roll stocker.

  • Page 46: Feed The Label Material (Media)

    Feed the Label Material (Media) (Without laminate, without/with separator, without cross cutter, without slitter, and rewind) Leave the press roller lever, set lever, separator suppression unit, and ejection roller lever open. Ejection roller lever Separator suppression unit (Brush part) Press roller lever Set lever Supplement Press roller lever...
  • Page 47 < Media Path > Separator unit (Weeding) Separator suppression unit Separator winder bobbin Laminate holder (Brush part) Ejection roller Dancer roller 1 Dancer roller 2 Cross cutter Laminate winder bobbin Slitter Cutter unit Roll holder Press roller Roll holder Pull out the media in a state which the media is set in the roll stocker. Insert the media into the machine.
  • Page 48 Pass through the lower side of the press roller. Press roller Pass through the cutter unit. Align the position of the push roller. (Refer to “2.6 Setting the Push Roller”.) Push roller 2-22...
  • Page 49 Pull out it from the cutter unit. Pass through the lower side of the separator suppression unit (Brush part). Lower the separator suppression unit (Brush part). Separator suppression unit (Brush part) 2-23...
  • Page 50 After lowering the separator suppression unit (Brush part), pull out the media about 30 cm. Approx. 30 cm • When the separator (weeding) is used, refer to “<When using the separator (weeding)>” described below. • When the separator (weeding) is not used, go to Step 8 below. 2-24...

  • Page 51: When Using The Separator (Weeding)

    <When using the separator (weeding)> Supplement • For using the separator (weeding), when the winding bobbin is set in the separator part before loading label material, you can work smoothly. • If the loaded label material has not yet been little used (A lot of roll paper remains still.), the separator winding bobbin will be full before all the label material is used up.
  • Page 52 Open the cover and remove the separator winder bobbin. Separator winder bobbin Remove the CAUTION direction and the loosening direction when removing is clockwise direction. Please be careful when you use it. Flange Mark (groove) Paper core (sold separately) 2-26...
  • Page 53 Set the separator winder bobbin and then close the cover. Peel off the adhesive seal of the media. Pass the peeled seal through the lower side of the center shaft of the separator suppression unit (Brush part) and pull it on the upper side. Then, paste it on the separator winding bobbin.
  • Page 54 Lower the separator unit. Set the presser bar of the separator unit to separator winding bobbin so as to extend along the separator winding bobbin. Presser bar The installation of separator unit is complete. Pass the media through the lower side of the ejection roller. Ejection roller 2-28...
  • Page 55 Pass through the cross cutter part. Please set the media straight in accordance with the media position seal. When the cross cut is used, drop the media down without passing through the slitter part. (Refer to “2.8 Using the Cross Cut”) Media position seal Cross cutter Pull out the media about 10 cm in front of the slitter.
  • Page 56 When the slitter is not used, loosen the two screws and then move both screws to outside edges. When the slitter is used, refer to “2.9 When Using the Slitter”. Screw Set the media on the inlet of the slitter. Pull out the media backward.
  • Page 57 Turn on ("|" side) the power of the machine. Supplement The following screen is displayed. When the set lever of cutter unit is lowered, or when the material is not fed to the cutter unit, the same message is displayed. Media Feed).

  • Page 58: When The Winding Roll Holder Is Used

    Remove the roll holder to be used. When the slitter is not used, or when winding the media which the edges are cut by the slitter, is one set, set the roll holder corresponding to one set. When the media to be wound with the slitter is two sets, set the roll holder corresponding to two sets. Open the winding stocker cover.
  • Page 59 Attach the Flange B to the roll holder shaft. Flange B Shaft Set the Flange B at the position where it stops with the screw. Screw (temporarily tighten) Flange B * When winding the media which the edge is cut by the slitter, set the media after aligning the Flange B to the position of line.
  • Page 60 Supplement For the paper core (sold separately), please Set the paper core (sold separately). prepare the paper core that have the same width as the width of the media to be wound. counterclockwise. Attach the Flange A to the roll holder shaft. Paper core Flange A * Align the media to the position where you attach the roll paper to the paper core by the tape as...

  • Page 61: When The Winding Roll Holder Is Not Used

    <When the winding roll holder is not used> Feed the media after pulling out about 20 cm. CAUTION When the winding roll holder is not used, since the media stays there, the cut media might be folded or creased. Typically the media must be wound using the winding roll holder. Set the roll holder in the winding stocker.
  • Page 62 Paste the media to the roll holder. Media Tape Paper core Adjust the position of the push roller in cutter unit. (Refer to “2.6 Aligning the Push Rollers”.) Push roller 2-36...
  • Page 63 Leave the press roller lever, set lever, and ejection roller lever closed. Ejection roller lever Press roller lever Set lever Supplement opened. Press roller lever Set lever Separator suppression unit Ejection roller lever Opened state Closed state 2-37...
  • Page 64 Attach the dancer roller 1 and 2. Supplement There are two types of dancer rollers. Please be careful not to mistake the dancer roller 1 and 2 when setting them. Dancer roller 1 (Heavy) Dancer roller 2 (Light) Dancer roller 1 Dancer roller 2 When the following screen is displayed, set the dancer rollers in accordance with the message and then 2-38...

  • Page 65: Aligning The Push Rollers

    Aligning the Push Rollers This section describes how to align the push rollers. Aligning the Push Rollers Position the left and right push rollers to correspond with the width of the media. Adjust the push rollers so that they are positioned above both the media and the grit rollers. Position the push rollers within the grit roller position guides ensures that they are above the grit rollers.

  • Page 66: Using The Laminate

    Using the Laminate This chapter provides how to use a laminate. Set the laminate after setting the label material. Supplement • Please set the laminate after setting the label material. • For the setting of label material, please refer to "2.5 Setting the Label Material (Media)". •...
  • Page 67 Open the cover and remove the laminate holder from the laminate stocker. Remove the touched. Flange Flange Laminate roll holder shaft 2-41...
  • Page 68 Flange Shaft Screw (temporarily tighten) Flange 2-42...
  • Page 69 Set the laminate material (media) with revolute. Supplement Please be careful not to mistake the direction of counterclockwise. the laminate material. Laminate material Flange Flange Laminate material no gap between the paper core 2-43...
  • Page 70 Set the laminate holder and then close the cover. Grasp this part of roll holder. 2-44...
  • Page 71 Open the cover and remove the laminate winder bobbin. Laminate winder bobbin Remove the Flange Paper core 2-45...
  • Page 72 Set the laminate winder bobbin and then close the cover. Pass through the laminate material under the tension bar and pull out it about 15 cm. Peel off the tip portion of the adhesive seal of laminate. Tension bar Tension bar 2-46...
  • Page 73 Paste the laminate (adhesive seal) on the label material so that it does not deviate while aligning the laminate to the press roller. Laminate (adhesive seal) Backing sheet Attach the backing sheet to the laminate winder bobbin by using tape. If the backing sheet of laminate material is loosed, rewind it by turning the laminate winding bobbin.

  • Page 74: Using The Cross Cutter

    Using the Cross Cutter This chapter provides how to use the cross Cutter. The media is cross-cut at the cross Cutter. When using the cross Cutter, set to “Using the Cross Cut (ON)” in cutting conditions setting. Refer to “Setting the Cross Cut (CROSS CUT)” described below. CAUTION •...

  • Page 75: Using The Slitter

    Using the Slitter This chapter provides how to use the slitter. To set the label material, align the slitter to the position where the label material is passed through the slitter. CAUTION • When using the slitter, the separator (weeding) must be used. The slitter cannot cut the adhesive seal of label material. •...

  • Page 76: Combinations Of Slitter Position

    Combinations of Slitter Position Combinations that can be used for slitter are as follows. Align the slitter position to the scale in accordance with the media to be used. Media feeding direction Slitter Edge cut Center cut Edge cut Not use a slitter Both edges cut Both edges and center cut One edge cut...

  • Page 77: When Using The Slitter

    When using the slitter Pull out the media about 30 cm in front of the slitter. Fold around of about 5 to 10 cm from the tip of the media. Approx. 30 cm Approx. 5 to 10 cm 2-51...
  • Page 78 Loosen the screw and move the media to the position that you want to cut. * Please note that if tightening the screw before passing through the media, the media may not be able to set correctly. Screw Set the media on the inlet of the slitter in a state which the screw is loosened and the tip of media is folded (folded on the upper side).
  • Page 79 Pull out the media about 30 cm backward from the slitter. Tighten the screw of the slitter. Screw Cross cutter Slitter Media Path CAUTION Please be careful there is no slack in the media between the cross cutter and slitter. The media might not be able to successfully feed when there is slack.
  • Page 80 Extend the tip of media folded. Pull out the media about 60 cm backward from the slitter to use the winding holder. Approx. 60cm Set the winding roll holder referring to Step 16 in “Feed the label material (media)” described above. * It is not possible to wind the only one side.

  • Page 81: Cond/Test Key

    2.10 COND/TEST Key the READY screen. CUT CONDITION: Set the tool conditions, cross cut, rewind to cut the media. CUT TEST: Perform the cut test. TANGENTIAL MODE: Set Tangential Mode (thick media). CUTTING WIDTH: Display the cutting area (width). Screen Flow Through COND/TEST Key ×2 ×3 Operation...

  • Page 82: Select The Tool Conditions

    2.11 Select the Tool Conditions Set the “CUT CONDITION (Tool Condition) No.”, “TOOL”, “OFFSET”, “FORCE”, “SPEED”, and “ACCEL (ACCELERATION)”. LCD Display Selected condition Speed Offset Force Tool Acceleration Cut condition no. Cross cut Winding Name of selected condition Selecting the Tool Condition No. Eight settings (1 to 8) as the cutting condition can be stored.
  • Page 83 Supplement Setting will be set, and it will return to CUT CONDITION & TEST screen. key returns to the READY screen without changing the settings. It will return to READY screen. 2-57...

  • Page 84: Setting Tool Condition

    Setting Tool Condition This section will explain the settings for Tool, Offset, Speed, Force and Acceleration. The tool conditions for cutting label materials are decided in the following 4 items: • OFFSET • FORCE • SPEED • ACCEL (ACCELERATION) CAUTION •...
  • Page 85 CAUTION How to Improve Weedability To improve the weed performance, please note the following. • Select the correct blade for the application. Refer to the Cutter Blade Manual (supplied with the cutter unit). • Use blades that are not worn. •...

  • Page 86: Setting The Tool

    Setting the Tool Set the tool to be used. Set it in accordance with the guidelines on the tool conditions of label material and tool type. (Refer to “Setting Tool Condition” described above.) Tool type: “CB09U” and “CB15U” Operation CUT CONDITION & TEST screen is displayed. Press the POSITION ( ) keys to select the CUT CONDITION (The selected item is highlighted.).

  • Page 87: Setting The Offset

    Setting the Offset The OFFSET (TOOL OFFSET) setting is to adjust a tip of the blade length when cutting. Set it in accordance with the guidelines on the tool conditions of tool type. (Refer to “Blade model, displayed blade type and Offset value” described above.) Refer to “2.13 Running Cutting Tests”...

  • Page 88: Setting The Speed

    Setting the Speed Set the speed of the tool that is used in each of the condition numbers. Setting range: 1 to 10 (1 cm/s step), 10 to 60 (5 cm/s step) Operation CUT CONDITION & TEST screen is displayed. Press the POSITION ( ) keys to select the CUT CONDITION (The selected item is highlighted.).

  • Page 89: Setting The Force

    Setting the Force Set the cutting force that is used in each of the condition numbers. Setting range: 1 to 31 Operation CUT CONDITION & TEST screen is displayed. Press the POSITION ( ) keys to select the CUT CONDITION (The selected item is highlighted.). Then, press Cond No.

  • Page 90: 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 3 Operation CUT CONDITION & TEST screen is displayed. Press the POSITION ( ) keys to select the CUT CONDITION (The selected item is highlighted.).

  • Page 91: Setting The Cross Cut

    Setting the Cross Cut Set whether or not to use the cross cut. When set to the ON (used), the label that cut the contour and weeded is cross-cut near the cross cut mark when ejecting it. The plurality of page data or label cut by selecting the COPY can be separated for each sheet. CAUTION •...

  • Page 92: Setting The Rewind (Rewind)

    Setting the Rewind (REWIND) Set whether or not to use the rewind function. When set to “ON” (used), the motor rotates when setting the winder bobbin in the winding part and the label is rewound. CAUTION • When the slitter is used, the media must be weeded. •...

  • Page 93: Setting The Tangential Emulation (Tangential Mode)

    Setting the Tangential Emulation (TANGENTIAL MODE) The Tangential Emulation (TANGENTIAL MODE) is to adjust the blade when cutting. Set the TANGENTIAL MODE to ON or OFF individually for each tool condition no. 1 to 8. (Refer to “Outline of Tangential Emulation (TANGENTIAL MODE)” described below.) Setting range: OFF, MODE1, and MODE2.

  • Page 94: Setting The Length Of Overcuts (Overcut)

    Setting the Length of Overcuts (OVERCUT) Set the TANGENTIAL MODE to ON or OFF individually for each tool condition no. of 1 to 8. When setting the length of overcut, the start and end of the overcut length should be set. (Refer to “Outline of Tangential Emulation (TANGENTIAL MODE)”...
  • Page 95 Press the POSITION ( ) keys to increase or decrease the Supplement setting value. Settable range is 0.0 to 0.9 mm. Setting will be set, and it will return to CUT CONDITION & TEST screen. It will return to READY screen. 2-69...

  • Page 96: Outline Of Tangential Emulation (Tangential Mode)

    Outline of Tangential Emulation (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 97: Adjusting The Blade Length

    2.12 Adjusting the Blade Length When the blade length is not adjusted in accordance with the label material and cutter blade type to be used, optimal cut results are not obtained. Adjust the blade length accurately while performing a test cut. CAUTION •...

  • Page 98: Running Cutting Tests

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

  • Page 99: When Cutting The Desired Rounded Rectangle (Label Test 4 Sheets)

    Supplement Press the POSITION ( ) keys to move the tool carriage to the position to perform the CUT TEST. It is impossible to move to the feeding direction (X-axis movement) by operating the POSITION ( ) keys. CAUTION Only one test cut pattern is cut. carriage.
  • Page 100 Press the POSITION ( ) keys to select the CUT TEST (The CUT TEST selection screen is displayed. Press the POSITION ( ) keys to select the TEST 4 SHEET. Supplement It is impossible to change to the start position by operating the POSITION ( ) keys.

  • Page 101: Adjustment Of Offset

    is achieved. Adjustment of Offset Check the corners of the triangle and rectangle. Refer to "Setting Tool Condition" and adjust the offset value if the corner is not cut properly Supplement or if it is cut too much. How to check offset Check if the offset value is set correctly by following.

  • Page 102: Stop During Operation

    2.14 Stop during operation During operation, the operation of the machine In this case, the cutting operation is stopped at the separation of data/action and then the READY screen is displayed. After stopping the operation, if you want to do it again, please perform by selecting the "COPY". Operation When the cutting operation is stopped at the separation of data/action, the following screen is displayed.

  • Page 103: Display Cutting Area

    2.15 Display Cutting Area Check the width of cutting area. Operation CUT CONDITION & TEST screen is displayed. Press the POSITION ( ) keys to select the CUTTING WIDTH (The selected item is highlighted.). Then, press CUTTING WIDTH selection screen is displayed. It returns to the CUT condition screen.

  • Page 105: Chapter 3 Driver Software

    Chapter 3 Driver Software This chapter explains the driver software. PRODUCT SUMMARY Driver Software Driver Software Operation...

  • Page 106: Driver Software

    Windows. This machine (DLC1000) can output the only media (such as being printed by the Graphtec DLP1000) that When cutting the media that is output from the DLP1000, we strongly recommend that the media is cut by using the cutter output function of DLP1000.

  • Page 107: Driver Software Operation

    Driver Software Operation This is a description with regard to the driver software use when printing label data created in the application software etc. * The display screens are different in each application software. Open the Print window...
  • Page 108 Select each of the following tabs and make settings. [Paper] Tab Media Width ....Set the width of roll paper to be set in this machine. In the CUSTOM, a free width can be registered..... when creating the label data. “A5”, “A6”, “A7”...
  • Page 109 [Cut options] Tab Setting the Color ..Setting the color of the line data, which carries out the label's half-cutting. line that can be set in the application. The exact wording differs according to the application, but please use the thinnest line When thin lines with the same colors as those set for the cutlines are present on the data, depending on the application being used, said lines may be perceived as being cutlines and cut as a result.
  • Page 110 of raster line....lines. them as Cutlines and they will not be output. If you want to output such lines as Cutlines, check this box. Line Length ..The driver ignores lines which are shorter than this length, and does not output them.

  • Page 111: Chapter 4 Menu Operation

    Chapter 4 Menu Operation This chapter describes basic operation, menu operation, and cut menu operation. PRODUCT SUMMARY Display When the Power is Turned On Display During Processing Display During Feeding (Media) Menu Items COPY / ENDING FEED SEARCH START-MARK CHANGE SETTINGS NUMBER OF POINTS SENSING SPEED 4.10...

  • Page 112: Display When The Power Is Turned On

    Display When the Power is Turned On Turn on the power to the machine. When the media is loaded and each set lever is closed, the screen is displayed as shown below. When the media is loaded and each set lever is closed, the screen is displayed as shown below.

  • Page 113: Display During Processing

    Display During Processing Displays during processing are as follows; Display during processing (When cut with the received data) Display the number of cuts. (Current number/Total number) Display during copying (When copying) Display the number of copies. (Current number/Total number) When the multiple number is set, the current number is displayed. After the cut processing, it returns to the READY status.

  • Page 114: Display During Feeding (Media)

    Display During Feeding (Media) The screens are displayed during feeding. The following is displayed when the [ ] (Media Feed) key is pressed in the READY screen. Feed menu When [ENTER] key is pressed at the same time in this status, the media is fed even if you release the key. Pressing [ ] key again stops the media feed.

  • Page 115: Menu Items

    Menu Items COPY: The cutting operation is performed repeatedly using the transferred data. (Number of repetitions: Specify the number of copies.) SEARCH START-MARK: The START-MARK is searched. (You can check the cut start position.) CHANGE SETTINGS: Change the settings in this machine (DLC1000). I/F (LAN): Set the LAN interface.

  • Page 116: Copy / Ending Feed

    COPY / ENDING FEED The designated number of copies of newest incoming data in memory is reproduced. The designated number can be copied from 0001 to 9999. When the copy operation is enabled, you can set the Ending Feed. Operation Try to cut once the data you want to cut.
  • Page 117 Perform the Ending Feed. Press the POSITION ( ) key from "<0001> Copies" in the following screen. “ENDING FEED” is displayed in the Copy screen the cutter unit is fed to the ejection part. Feeding operation (approx.1 m) is executed. After completing the cutting operation with the cutter unit, it is used to eject the data that is between to the cutter unit and cross cutter.

  • Page 118: Search Start-Mark

    SEARCH START-MARK The START-MARK is searched from current media set position using the sensor of the cutter unit. You can check the first cut start position. Feed the media to where the START-MARK of the data you want to cut passes the vicinity of the dancer roller 1. START-MARK Media feeding direction Push Roller...

  • Page 119: Change Settings

    CHANGE SETTINGS Set the following settings from the CHANGE SETTINGS; MARK (registration marks), FRAME CUT, OFFSET FORCE, DISTANCE ADJ. (Distance Adjustment), and LENGTH UNIT. Operation MENU screen is displayed. Press the POSITION ( ) keys to select “CHANGE key. CHANGE SETTINGS screen is displayed. Perform the various settings in the screen above.

  • Page 120: Number Of Points

    NUMBER OF POINTS Set the number of registration marks from the “NUMBER OF POINT”. The number of registration marks that has been set is loaded to the cutter unit and the media is cut in accordance with the registration marks. Select the axis adjustment (inclination adjustment) from “1POINT”, “3POINT”...
  • Page 121 Press the POSITION ( ) keys to select “MARK” (The item MARK of the screen is displayed. Press the POSITION ( ) keys to select “NUMBER OF key. NUMBER OF POINTS screen is displayed. Press the POSITION ( ) keys to set the number of registration marks.

  • Page 122: Sensing Speed

    SENSING SPEED Set the registration mark detection speed from “SENSING SPEED”. Usually, set to “NORMAL”. Due to the media to be sensed and the registration mark printing state, the machine may fail to sense the registration mark. In such the case, “NORMAL” should be changed to “ISM”. By doing so, the sensing performance of the registration mark will be improved.
  • Page 123 Press the POSITION ( ) keys to set the sensing speed. Supplement screen without changing the settings. Settable sensing speed as “SENSING SPEED” are “NORMAL” and “ISM”. Setting will be set, and it will return to MARK. It will return to READY screen. 4-13...

  • Page 124: Sensor Offset Adjust

    4.10 SENSOR OFFSET ADJUST Adjust the position of the registration mark sensor from the SENSOR OFFSET ADJUST. Usually, set the setting values of both X and Y to “0.0”. You can adjust the cut position if the cut position is shifted always in the same direction. Operation MENU screen is displayed.
  • Page 125 setting menu without cutting with adjustment patterns. (The screen goes to “Numerical entry of registration mark position adjustment”). position (Registration Mark 1) is sensed and the media is cut Registration Mark 1 (20×20mm) Media feeding direction Push roller Check this cut position (deviation volume) and then go to “Numerical entry of registration mark position adjustment”.
  • Page 126 When actual cut position is shifted as shown with rectangle CAUTION • Do not use for other than the registration mark set Y value to positive (+) value as deviation amount to move position adjustment. When a value is set to (adjust) the rectangle to the correct position (Dashed line).

  • Page 127: Paper-Weight

    4.11 PAPER-WEIGHT Set the paper restrain from the “PAPER-WEIGHT”. Usually, set to “ON”. Due to the media to be sensed and the registration mark printing state, the machine may fail to sense the registration mark. In such the case, “OFF” should be changed to “ON”. By doing so, the sensing performance of the registration mark will be improved.
  • Page 128 Press the POSITION ( ) keys to select either “ON” or “OFF”. Supplement screen without changing the settings. Setting will be set, and it will return to MARK. It will return to READY screen. 4-18...

  • Page 129: Bar Code

    4.12 BAR CODE Set the bar code from the “BAR CODE”. When the bar code is printed by the DLP1000, the bar code to identify the print data can be added. Usually, set to “ENABLE”. Due to the media to be sensed and the bar code printing state, the machine may fail to sense the bar code. In such the case, “ENABLE”...
  • Page 130 Press the POSITION () keys to select “BAR CODE”. Then, BAR CODE screen is displayed. Press the POSITION ( ) keys to select either “ENABLE” or “DISABLE”. Supplement screen without changing the settings. Setting will be set, and it will return to MARK. It will return to READY screen.

  • Page 131: If The Bar Code Does Not Match

    If the bar code does not match When “BAR CODE” is set to "ENABLE" and the machine reads in the printed bar code with the sensor in the cutter unit and then the code does not match with the code stored in the transferred data, the cutting operation is suspended and a key input is requested after the following message (W10) is displayed.

  • Page 132: Frame Cut

    4.13 FRAME CUT Set the frame cut from the “FRAME CUT”. Usually, set to “OFF”. Set whether or not to use the frame cut (outer frame cut). When setting “FRAME CUT” to “ON”, the outer frame is cut in accordance with the specified cutting area. Supplement : What is the frame cut (outer frame cut).
  • Page 133 Press the POSITION ( ) keys to select either “OFF” (not used) or “ON” (used). Supplement screen without changing the settings. Setting will be set, and it will return to CHANGE SETTINGS. It will return to READY screen. 4-23...

  • Page 134: Offset Force

    4.14 OFFSET FORCE Set the offset force from the “OFFSET FORCE”. To confirm the blade direction at the time of initial operation, set the offset force of the initial blade control. The initial value is set to "4". If the number is larger, the cutting pressure will be higher. To point the blade tip to the correct cut direction, perform the cutting operation only slightly before cutting.

  • Page 135: Distance Adj

    4.15 DISTANCE ADJ. Adjust the distance from the “DISTANCE ADJ”. The DISTANCE ADJ. is used to correct any discrepancies in the line lengths of the cutting area, which the discrepancies is generated due to the media type and thickness to be used. The DISTANCE ADJ. is used to correct the media feeding direction only.
  • Page 136 Setting will be set, and it will return to CHANGE SETTINGS. It will return to READY screen. 4-26...

  • Page 137: Length Unit

    4.16 LENGTH UNIT Set the display length unit from the “LENGTH UNIT”. The display unit in coordinate values indicated on the display can be switched from/to millimeters to/from inches. The switched length unit is reflected in the items of position adjustment and numeric entry of registration mark.

  • Page 139: Chapter 5 Setting The Interfaces

    Chapter 5 Setting the Interfaces This chapter provides the various settings for the Interfaces. PRODUCT SUMMARY SETTING INTERFACE I/F LAN...

  • Page 140: Setting Interface

    SETTING INTERFACE This section will explain how to program the interface. There is a USB/network (LAN) interface in this machine, and each switch will run automatically. The interface setting is needed only when connecting with a network (LAN) cable. It is not needed when connecting with a USB cable. When using this machine, it will be necessary to install the driver software in your computer.

  • Page 141: I/F Lan

    I/F LAN Set the interfaces (LAN). Supplement When the network settings are changed, ”PLEASE WAIT!” message is displayed in case of time-consuming process. This message display is omitted from this procedure description. When using the network (LAN) connection, the following items should be set. •...

  • Page 142: Dhcp Settings

    DHCP settings your equipment manual or consult your network administrator. The default setting of the DHCP is “Off”. Operation MENU screen is displayed. Press the POSITION ( ) keys to select the I/F (LAN) (The I/F(LAN) screen is displayed. Press the POSITION ( ) keys to select the DHCP.

  • Page 143: Ip Address Setting

    IP address setting Program the IP address setting when "OFF" is selected in the DHCP settings. The IP address obtained from the DHCP server will display when "ON" is selected in the DHCP settings. Operation MENU screen is displayed. Press the POSITION ( ) keys to select the I/F (LAN) (The I/F(LAN) screen is displayed.

  • Page 144: Subnet Mask Setting

    Subnet mask setting Program the subnet mask setting when "OFF" is selected in the DHCP settings. The subnet mask obtained from the DHCP server will display when "ON" is selected in the DHCP settings. Operation MENU screen is displayed. Press the POSITION ( ) keys to select the I/F (LAN) (The I/F(LAN) screen is displayed.

  • Page 145: Gateway Setting

    Gateway setting Program the gateway setting when "OFF" is selected in the DHCP settings. The gateway IP address obtained from the DHCP server will display when "ON" is selected in the DHCP settings. Operation MENU screen is displayed. Press the POSITION ( ) keys to select the I/F (LAN) (The I/F(LAN) screen is displayed.

  • Page 146: Mac Address Display

    MAC address display Operation MENU screen is displayed. Press the POSITION ( ) keys to select the I/F (LAN) (The I/F(LAN) screen is displayed. Press the POSITION ( ) keys to select the MAC MAC ADDRESS screen is displayed. A unique address will be displayed I/F(LAN) screen is displayed.

  • Page 147: Chapter 6 Troubleshooting

    Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Refer to this chapter when you feel that the printer is operating strangely, or if you are not sure what to do. PRODUCT SUMMARY Troubleshooting Error Messages Warning Messages...

  • Page 148: The Printer Does Not Work When The Power Is On

    The material scraps have entered Remove whatever is interfering with the moving parts and degraded the operation, and reconnect the performance. power. When this occurs frequently, please contact the distributor where you purchased this product or your nearest Graphtec vender.

  • Page 149: When Operation Is Strange

    !" is displayed. the set lever sensor. nearest Graphtec vender. "E05 : RMS sensor error" is displayed. Mark is not printed in black on a white Check the print status of registration background, or is faded.

  • Page 150: When Cut Results Are Poor

    When Cut Results Are Poor Symptom Cause Solution The cut corners are rounded or too The OFFSET is incompatible with the Adjust the OFFSET value of CUT pointed. cutter blade being used. CONDITION. Match the setting to the blade being used.

  • Page 151: Error Messages

    Set the dancer roller 1. (Rather than the above cause) when Please contact the distributor where you this error frequently occurs, the purchased this product or your nearest Graphtec dancer roller failure is considered. vender. The dancer roller 2 is not set.
  • Page 152 (Internal or communication error Please contact the distributor where you occurs, rather than the above purchased this product or your nearest Graphtec cause) when this error frequently vender. occurs, please contact the distributor where you purchased this product or your nearest Graphtec vender.

  • Page 153: Warning Messages

    Warning Messages LCD Display Cause Solution Media was all used. Set the new media. The media is not fed properly in the Set the media properly. media stocker. The media is not set in the stocker properly. The media is not fed properly in the media stocker.

  • Page 155: Appendix

    Appendix PRODUCT SUMMARY Supplies, Optional Accessories External Dimensions...
  • Page 156 Items DLC1000 Paper feed unit Loadable width Maximum 216mm Minimum 100mm Page length Maximum 1200mm * Maximum: 300mm / Maximum: 76.2mm Loadable roll Max. 254mm (10inch) media Max. weight 10 kg or less Paper core inner 76mm (3-inch paper core) diameter Laminate Section Loadable width...
  • Page 157 Items DLC1000 Cutting section Cutout system Half cut using blade (Supersteel) Cutter type Supersteel Drive system Digital servo Force 0.2 to 2.9N (20 to 300gf): 31 steps Maximum cut area Expand Mode : 203mm×1200mm (Slitter cannot be used.) Normal Mode : 186mm×1200mm Maximum cut speed 600mm/s...

  • Page 158: Supplies, Optional Accessories

    Supplies, Optional Accessories Supplies (Laminate) Type Model Name Laminate DLC-1110R-PP-R1 LAMI transparent PP 111mm x 200m: 1 roll DLC-1150R-PP-R1 LAMI transparent PP 115mm x 200m: 1 roll DLC-1580R-PP-R1 LAMI transparent PP 158mm x 200m: 1 roll DLC-1620R-PP-R1 LAMI transparent PP 162mm x 200m: 1 roll DLC-1110R-PET-R1 LAMI transparent PP 111mm x 200m: 1 roll DLC-1150R-PET-R1...

  • Page 159: Supplies (Cutter

    Supplies (Cutter) Type Model Name Cutter plunger PHP33-CB09N-HS For Ø 0.9 mm cutter blade PHP33-CB15N-HS For Ø 1.5 mm cutter blade For detailed information about the cutter blade, refer to the Cutter Blade Manual. Please check our company's home page for the latest information on supplies. Supplies (Consumable Items) Type Model Name...

  • Page 160: External Dimensions

    External Dimensions DLC1000 1904 1545 Unit: mm Dimensional accuracy: ±5mm...

  • Page 161: Index

    INDEX Acceleration ....... . Flange ........2-64 1-2, 2-41 Accessories .
  • Page 162 Panel Keys ........TANGENTIAL MODE ......2-67 PAPER-WEIGHT .
  • Page 163 DLC1000 User's Manual DLC1000-UM-151 December 10, 2014 1st edition-01 GRAPHTEC CORPORATION...

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