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GRAPHTEC OPS675 User Manual

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User's Manual
Cutting Plotter Controller
MANUAL NO.OPS675-UM-152

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  • Page 1 OPS675 OPS675 OPS675 User's Manual Cutting Plotter Controller MANUAL NO.OPS675-UM-152...

  • Page 2: Software Usage Agreement

    (1) The User may copy the Software for backup purposes. In that case, the User should label the • Please note that Graphtec assumes no responsibility for any liabilities arising out of the use of this copy with the same copyright notices as apply to the Software.

  • Page 3: About This Manual

    About This Manual This manual explains how to set up and operate the cutting plotter ( the "plotter") by using the Cutting Plotter controller (the "controller") from a computer. For information on setting up the plotter and installing the software, see "Setup Manual". For information on operations from the control panel of the plotter, see "User's Manual".

  • Page 4: Symbols Used In This Manual

    Symbols Used in This Manual Screen Images Used in This Manual The following symbols are used in this manual. Screens that appear when FC8600 is connected to Windows 7 are used. CAUTION : Used to indicate cautions and restrictions to be observed for proper operation. Be sure to read the description that follows this label.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Software Usage Agreement ..................2 12. Index ....................34 Cautions ........................2 About This Manual ..................... 3 Symbols Used in This Manual ..................4 Screen Images Used in This Manual ................. 4 Table of Contents ....................... 5 1. Introduction to the Controller ...............6 Features ........................

  • Page 6: Introduction To The Controller

    Installing the Controller · When using the Cutting Master 3 / Graphtec Studio, do not use the controller. You will not be able to properly control the plotter settings. The controller is installed with the driver when you set up the plotter in Windows XP/Vista/7/8. For more information on how to install the controller, see "Setup Manual".

  • Page 7: Starting The Controller

    1. In t ro d u c t io n t o t h e C o nt roller Starting the Controller The controller can be started either from the print menu in the application software or the Start menu Starting from the Print Menu on the desktop.
  • Page 8 1. In t ro d u c t io n t o t h e C o nt roller The controller starts. Starting from the Start Menu 1. From the Start menu, select [(All) Programs], [Graphtec Cutting Plotter Controller for FC8000], and then [Cutting Plotter Controller for FC8000]. The controller starts.

  • Page 9: Nomenclature (Main Screen)

    1. In t ro d u c t io n t o t h e C o nt roller Nomenclature ( Main Screen) Indicates the mode to which the plotter is set: User1 or User2. The name that is set in [User Name] on the [Option] screen ( page 32) is User1/2: User Name displayed as the user name.
  • Page 10 1. In t ro d u c t io n t o t h e C o nt roller Selecting Rotation Open the [Option] screen. It is able to check the error data and conditions of the Plotter main unit, and also to import/export the set •When [Registration Marks] is off: Option content.

  • Page 11: Setting Tool Conditions [Condition]

    2. Setting Tool Conditions [CONDITION] Basic Settings Performing one of the following tasks opens the corresponding screen for setting tool conditions, Setting method is the same for all of the screens. In this section, the [Edit Conditions] screen is used for explanation.
  • Page 12 2. Set t in g Too l C o nd it io n s [C ON D ITION ] Guideline for Settings (When Plotter Pen is Selected) Displays the name of the tool condition that is currently selected. To save a tool condition as a new one, enter a new fi le name here. Media Name Speed Pen type...

  • Page 13: Advanced Control Of Tool Behavior

    2. Set t in g Too l C o nd it io n s [C ON D ITION ] Advanced Control of Tool Behavior Specify the tool to be used. The tool attached in backward position of the Tool 1 holder is used.

  • Page 14: Cut Test

    2. Set t in g Too l C o nd it io n s [C ON D ITION ] Cut Test What is Tangent Emulation The blade does not rotate smoothly when cutting media whose thickness is equal to or greater than 0.3 mm and the start and end points may not match or the corners cannot be cut fi...
  • Page 15 2. Set t in g Too l C o nd it io n s [C ON D ITION ] Test Cutting Patterns Click this key and then use the keyboard to move the tool to the position at which the you want to cut the test pattern. Cut Test (once with the original Test for force/Test for cutter offset (three times with the original Up/down/left/right...

  • Page 16: Managing Media List

    3. Managing Media List Lists media names and the corresponding tool conditions. Click a condition to select it. List To select multiple conditions, click them while pressing the [Ctrl] or [Shift] key on the keyboard. Media Name (page 16) Assign a Condition No. (1 to 8) to the tool condition that is currently Condition No.1 to selected.
  • Page 17 3. M an ag in g M ed ia L is t Import/Export Functions for Tool Conditions By using these functions, you can save a tool condition that is set in the controller to any location on your computer or load a tool condition that has been saved to your computer. You can also save multiple tool conditions as a single fi...

  • Page 18: Tools Setting [Tool]

    4. Tools Setting [TOOL] Set the units by which data is processed. Normally, set the value to [0]. What is Step Pass (page 19) Step Pass Setting range 0 ~ 20 Specify the cutting force when the direction of the blade is set in the initial operation.
  • Page 19 4. To o ls Set t ing [ TOOL] What is Offset Angle Specify whether to enable or disable tool replace commands ("J" in GP- GL, "SP" in HP-GL), independently from the setting in [Condition Priority]. The plotter analyzes the cutting data to determine if blade angle control should be performed based on the Tool Select change amount of an angle.
  • Page 20 4. To o ls Set t ing [ TOOL] As an example, in the fi gure above, it needs to move in negative directions for both X and Y directions, so both of the adjustment values will be negative values. 7.

  • Page 21: Setting Area Parameters [Area]

    5. Setting Area Parameters [AREA] Opens the [Scale] screen. Scale Scale Setting (page 21) Opens the [Mirror] screen. Mirror Mirror Setting (page 21) Opens the [Expand] screen. Expand Expand Setting (page 22) Opens the [Area] screen. Area Area Setting (page 22) Close Closes the [Area Parameters] screen.
  • Page 22 5. Set t in g A rea Par am et er s [ A R EA ] Expand Setting Area Setting Broaden or narrow the width of the plotting area. Set the plotting area that you want. The square specifi ed by the points that are set by using [Set When the initial value ([Default]) is used, the width expands to the internal edge of the push rollers (See Upper Right] and [Set Lower Left] is the plotting area.

  • Page 23: Interface Setting [I/F]

    6. Interface Setting [I/F] Specify the plotting command. Select one of GP-GL command, HP- GL command or AUTO. Select [Auto] to automatically determine Command the command. (User’s Manual Chapter 11 “Setting of controls from Computer”) Specifi es the movement distance per step. Select Step Size from 0.100mm, 0.050mm, 0.025mm, and 0.010mm.

  • Page 24: Arms Setting [Arms]

    7. ARMS Setting [ARMS] Registration Marks Setting ARMS (Advanced Registration Mark Sensing System) is a system that automatically reads registration marks. The ARMS functions enable you to cut printed material more precisely. The main ARMS functions include 4points (2 axes warp) adjustment, multiple registration mark adjustment, segment area adjustment, and automatic scanning of the registration marks.

  • Page 25: Settings In The [Registration Mark Settings] Screen

    7. A R MS Set t in g [A R M S] Settings in the [ Registration Mark Settings] Screen What is Registration Mark A registration mark is a mark to align positions to cut the printed image properly. Set marks around the image before printing it.

  • Page 26: Settings In The [Arms Setting] Screen

    7. A R MS Set t in g [A R M S] Settings in the [ ARMS Setting] Screen Adjustment by Using Registration Marks The plotter reads the registration marks to perform alignment of the origin point, adjustment of the vertical distance, and correction of the distortion.
  • Page 27 7. A R MS Set t in g [A R M S] •Detect the Registration Mark for Adjustment, and enter the Value Sensor Offset Adjust the position of the sensor that scans registration marks. When the Registration Mark is already cut on the Media or when the Media where Adjustment Registration Mark is Sensor Offset ADJ.

  • Page 28: Media Setting [Media]

    8. Media Setting [MEDIA] Set the length of 1 page when using the roll media. Page Length Setting range 20.0 to 5000.0cm Specify the cutting force for cross cut. Set a smaller value for thin media and a larger value for thick media. Cross Cut Force Setting range 1 ~ 48...
  • Page 29 8. M ed ia Set t in g [ M ED IA ] Panel Catting * Unavailable for FC8000. To prevent long skew, utilize partition length when cutting. • When Panel Cutting is on, the machine will begin by dividing up partition length and continue cutting until one of the following data breaks appears.

  • Page 30: Advance [Adv.]

    9. Advance [ADV.] Select the language in which menus are shown on the LCD screen in the control panel of the plotter. Language Select from [English], [Japanese], [Deutsch], [Francais], [Italiano], Selection [Espanol], and [Portugues]. This does not change the display language of the controller.

  • Page 31: Option Settings

    10. Option Settings In the main screen ( page 9), click [Option] to open the [Option] screen. In the [Option] screen, you select the plotter to be controlled by the controller, set the unit to be used in the controller, initialize the media list, and make other settings. You can also retrieve information CAUTION ·...
  • Page 32 10. Op t io n Set t ing s Specify the plotter for which you want to make settings in the controller. Import/Export Functions in Plotter Setting Driver (Select) From the [Select] pull-down list, select the driver for the plotter for which By using these functions, you can save settings that are set in the controller to any location on your computer you want to make settings.

  • Page 33: Troubleshooting

    11. Troubleshooting List of Error Messages Uninstalling the Controller The following list describes error messages that may appear in the controller and actions to be taken. Try to reboot your computer when the controller does not work properly. If a problem cannot be solved, contact "Customer Service Contact". If it the problem persists, uninstall it by following the procedure below and re-install it properly.
  • Page 34 12. Index Roll Set ...........28 About............10 Edit ............16 Main Screen ..........9 Rotate ............9 About the blades ........12 Edit Conditions .........9 Managing Media List ......16 Accel ............12 Edit Media List ..........9 Mark Auto Scan ........24 ADV............9 Error Information ........32 Mark Distance ........24 Scale ............21 Advance ..........30...
  • Page 35 12. In d ex ●Information in this document is subject to change without notice. OPS675 User's Manual February 28, 2013 (OPS675-UM-152) 2nd. GRAPHTEC CORPORATION...

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