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CE6000-120AP
CUTTING PLOTTER
USER'S MANUAL
MANUAL NO.CE60AP-UM-153

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  • Page 1 CE6000-120AP CUTTING PLOTTER USER’S MANUAL MANUAL NO.CE60AP-UM-153...

  • Page 2: To Ensure Safe And Correct Use

    TO ENSURE SAFE AND CORRECT USE • To ensure the safe and correct use of your plotter, read ths manual thoroughly pror to use. • After readng ths manual, keep t n a handy locaton for quck reference as necessary. •...
  • Page 3 Use of the plotter in such a condition may result in a fire hazard or electric shock. • After confirming that smoke is no longer being emitted, contact your sales representatve or nearest Graphtec vendor for repars. • Never attempt to perform repars yourself.
  • Page 4 Use of a damaged cord may result in electric shock or a fire hazard due to current leakage. • Contact your sales representatve or nearest Graphtec vendor for repars. Unplug the power Prohibited cord from the socket...
  • Page 5 Safety Precautions CAUTION Do not attempt to lubricate the cutting-plotter Do not clean the plotter using volatile solvents such mechanisms. as thinner or benzene. • • Such acton may cause t to break down. Such acton may mpar ts performance. Prohibited Prohibited Provide sufficient space around the plotter so that...

  • Page 6: Preface

    In addton to cuttng wth any perforaton pattern, the CE6000-120AP plotter can also be used as a pen plotter. To ensure hgh cuttng qualty and optmal productvty, be sure to read ths User's Manual thoroughly pror to use.

  • Page 7: Cutter Blades

    Special Precautions on Handling Blades Sharp cutter blades are used wth ths plotter. Handle the cutter blades and holders wth care to prevent bodly njury. Cutter Blades Cutter blades are very sharp. Whle handlng a cutter blade or cutter pen, be careful to avod cuttng your fingers or other parts of your body.
  • Page 8 After Turning on the Plotter Durng the course of turnng on the plotter, be sure to observe the followng precautons. The tool carrage and loaded meda may suddenly move durng the cuttng operaton, mmedately afterward and when settng the plotter's functons. Keep hands, har, clothng and other objects out of the vcnty of the tool carrage, grt rollers and loaded meda.

  • Page 9: Notes On The Basket

    Prior to use • Be sure to read the attached TO ENSURE SAFE AND CORRECT USE pror to use. Otherwse, t may cause an unexpected accident or fire. Notes on the basket If the suppled basket s not used, problems n cuttng qualty may occur. Be sure to use the basket. Notes on the paper (media) Please use the paper (meda) n accordance wth the followng precautons.

  • Page 10: Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement

    Proper cables and connectors are available from GRAPHTEC’s authorized dealers or manufacturers of computers or perpherals. GRAPHTEC s not responsble for any nterference caused by using cables and connectors other than those recommended or by unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment.
  • Page 11 To use a media wider than 1,119 mm When using the left grit roller, set the push roller to the position of 2 mm from the right edge (A in the figure below). Depending on the media size, adjust the position of the push roller of the long right grit roller. Push roller Adjust Meda...
  • Page 12 Selecting a Power Cable Be sure to refer to the followng tables f you wsh to use a cable other than the one suppled as an accessory. Table 1. 100 V to 120 V Power Supply Voltage Range Supply Voltage Reference Plug Configuration Plug Type...

  • Page 13: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS TO ENSURE SAFE AND CORRECT USE......... . . Safety Precautons .
  • Page 14 Loadng Meda (Paper)..........Loadng Roll Meda .
  • Page 15 Chapter 3: Basic Operations Rase or Lower the Tool ..........Move the Tool Carrage and Meda .
  • Page 16 6-10 Settng the Dstance Adjust ..........6-12 Settng Intal Blade Control Poston Adjust .
  • Page 17 CE6000-120AP ........

  • Page 18: Chapter 1 Product Summary

    Chapter 1 Product Summary Ths chapter explans how to connect ths devce your computer. PRODUCT SUMMARY Checking the Accessories Nomenclature Assembling Connecting to the Computer...

  • Page 19: CheckNg The AccessorEs

    Checking the Accessories Accessories Item Q'ty Item Q'ty Power cable 1 pc USB cable 1 pc 2 pcs SETUP MANUAL, 1 of TO ENSURE SAFE AND CORRECT USE each Cutter Blade Manual • Varous software • User's Manual (pdf) Cutter holder (PHP33-CB09N-HS) 1 pc Cutter blades 1 pc...

  • Page 20: Nomenclature

    Nomenclature Front View Tool carrage Cutter holder Pen holder Grt roller poston gude Markng mat Cuttng groove Meda set lever Meda gude Pen staton Control panel Meda sensor Grt roller USB nterface connector Media flange RS-232C nterface connector Stock shaft Push roller Meda stopper Control panel ......Used to access varous plotter functons.

  • Page 21: Rear VEw

    USB interface connector ..Used to connect the plotter to the computer wth a USB nterface cable. RS-232C interface connector ..Used to connect the plotter to the computer wth a RS-232C nterface cable. Media stopper ......Stops the stock shaft from rotatng when the paper (meda) s beng set-up. Use when pullng the (meda) straght out.

  • Page 22: Components Of Stand

    Assembling Assemble the stand. The stand s made up of the followng parts. Components of stand Stand sde bar L × 1 Stand sde bar R × 1 (wth meda stocker) (wth meda stocker) Base assembly × 2 Center bar × 1 Socket head cap screw (M5) ×...
  • Page 23 Assembly CAUTION Please assemble wth two or more people. People can be accdentally njured by the machne's edges. Please be very careful. Please be careful not to get your hands pnched or stuck when you secure the machne. 1 Assemble the left and rght stand sdes. (Attach both the left Supplement and rght sdes of the base assembly.) Set the stand sde bar n properly so that t...
  • Page 24 3 Attach the meda stocker to each of the left and rght stand sdes wth two socket head cap screws, usng the Allen wrench. Meda gude bar Socket head cap screw Meda stocker Socket head cap screw 4 Fasten the supportng ppe plate to the left and rght of the stand sde bar wth two screws.
  • Page 25 5 Insert the 4 short sheet supportng ppes nto the supportng ppe plate from the end wthout an end plug. In the front sde of the man assembly nsert the ppe nto the upper sde, and nsert t nto lower sde n the rear sde. The short sheet supportng ppe ends should now extend out from the front end of the man assembly.
  • Page 26 7 Usng the mddle sheet supportng ppe, attach the basket assembly from step 6 to the meda stocker, then attach the jonts from the assembly from step 5 to the long sheet supportng ppe from step 6. The mddle of the basket should pass over the back end of the center bar.
  • Page 27 8 Mount the plotter on the stand by nsertng the postonng CAUTION pns on the stand nto the postonng holes on the undersde Please be careful not to get your hands pnched of the plotter. Fasten wth four socket head cap screws (two or stuck when you secure the machne.

  • Page 28: AttachNg A MedA GuDe

    Attaching a media guide Assembly 1 Insert the cut-out part of the meda gude onto the components of the postonng pns at the bottom end of the man assembly. Attach both sdes of the meda gude usng the 2 socket head cap screw.

  • Page 29: ConnectNg To The Computer

    Please nstall drver software before connectng. Dependng on the port used, use ether the USB cable, the RS-232C cable (CB0023C-HS: sold separately) to connect. Use the cables specified by Graphtec, matching the computer that is to be connected. Connection 1 Check that the power swtch s turned off (the "...

  • Page 30: Chapter 2: Preparing To Cut

    Chapter 2: Preparing to Cut Ths chapter descrbes how to prepare to start the cuttng. PRODUCT SUMMARY Preparation of Cutter Plunger Attaching a Tool Loading Media (Paper) Aligning the Push Rollers About the Default Screen Connecting to the Power How to Use Control Panel Setting Feeding Method Auto media transfer and cross cut 2.10...

  • Page 31: PreparatOn Of Cutter Plunger

    Preparation of Cutter Plunger Ths chapter descrbes the structures and types of the putter plungers (cutter pens). Cutter Plunger Nomenclature The plotter cuts usng a cutter blade mounted n a plunger. There are two dfferent plungers to sut the dameter of the cutter blade to be mounted (the φ0.9 mm cutter plunger is provided as a standard accessory).

  • Page 32: Blade ApplCatOn And Features

    Blade Application and Features Select the optmal cutter blade and medum to be cut. Refer to the Cutter Blade Manual. CAUTION To avod bodly njury, handle cutter blades wth care.

  • Page 33: AttachNg A Tool

    Attaching a Tool Attach a tool (cutter plunger, plotter pen) to the plotter. Attaching a cutter plunger When mountng the cutter plunger n the tool holder, please note the followng. • Push the cutter plunger all the way into the holder until its flange contacts the upper part of the cutter holder and then tighten the screw firmly.

  • Page 34: RemovNg The Cutter Plunger

    2 While pushing up the cutter holder, push until its flange Supplement completely touches the upper part of the cutter holder. Set the tool n the cutter holder (forward). Flange Bracket to hold tool Flange Ths cutter holder s not set backward. Cutter holder (Forward) 3...

  • Page 35: AttachNg A Pen

    Attaching a pen Attach a pen to the pen staton. • Please make sure to attach the pen to the pen staton when settng up a pen. • To prevent njury, avod touchng the pen mmedately after the cuttng plotter s turned on or whenever the pen s movng.

  • Page 36: LoadNg MedA (Paper)

    Loading Media (Paper) Both roll meda and sheet meda can be used wth the CE6000-120AP. Load the meda accordng to the nstructons gven for each type. Use the grt roller on the rght sde of the meda (lookng from the front) as a gude when settng t n the meda sensor.
  • Page 37 Determine the desired position, and then tighten the flange screw. Set the position measurement for the media flange as per the followng gudelnes n when usng paper wth a wdth of 1200 mm. If using paper of a different width loosens the flange screw, adjust the position of the grit roller, then re-tighten the flange screw.
  • Page 38 Algn the recevng end of the meda shaft wth the grooves CAUTION on the roller and push down firmly to set it in place. Durng a plottng or cuttng operaton, be sure Stock shaft to keep your hands, har, and so forth away Lever from the meda stocker, gears and rollers.
  • Page 39 6 Put the roll meda on the roll meda tray and then push the tp Supplement of the roll meda forward from the back of the machne. Make The meda must always be postoned over sure to pull t so that there s no slackenng across the roll the meda sensor.

  • Page 40: When FeedNg Long-AxS MedA (At Exceeds 2 Meters)

    7 Poston the meda and the push rollers to correspond wth Supplement the wdth of the meda. The meda must always be postoned over Use the 5 push rollers to push down the sdes and center of the meda sensor. the meda.

  • Page 41: When FeedNg Long-AxS MedA (At Least 2 Meters)

    When Feeding Long-axis Media (at least 2 meters) Poston the push rollers at least 5 mm nsde the edges of CAUTION the meda. When settng on nsde more than 30mm, cut Push roller cross s not avalable. 5 mm 5 mm Meda 8 Rase the lever to lock.
  • Page 42 Pull from the front of the machne to even the tenson of both A and B sides of the paper, as shown in the figure below. Raise the set lever after confirming that the route the roll paper passes through s taut and not slackenng. The push roller poston and the roll paper wll stay n place.
  • Page 43 Loading Sheet Media Operation 1 Lower the meda set lever to rase the push rollers. Push roller Meda set lever Meda sensor 2 Make sure that the sheet meda completely covers the meda sensor. Meda sensor 2-14...
  • Page 44 3 Poston the meda and the push rollers to correspond wth Supplement the wdth of the meda. The meda must always be postoned over Use the 5 push rollers to push down the sdes and center of the meda sensor. the meda.
  • Page 45 Aligning the Push Rollers Ths secton descrbes how to algnment of the push rollers. Aligning the Push Roller Poston the left and rght push rollers to correspond wth the wdth of the meda. Adjust the push rollers so that they are postoned above both the meda and the grt rollers. All the push rollers should come above the grd rollers.

  • Page 46: To Use A Paper WDer Than 1,119 Mm

    2 mm to 8 mm 8 mm or more For minimum width media The CE6000-120AP can take media of 594 mm (A1 size) or more. CAUTION The meda must be at least 125 mm n length n meda feed drecton.

  • Page 47: ChangNg The Hold-Down Force

    The down force appled by the mddle 3 push rollers can be changed dependng on the wdth and type of meda used. When usng the genune Graphtec paper, please set the force of the mddle push roller to "Normal" and the remanng 2 rollers to "Low" (OFF).

  • Page 48: About The Default Screen

    About the Default Screen The Initial Setup Screen appears only when powering up the machine for the first time after purchase. Here, you can set the dsplay language and length unt. You can also enter the menu select from the READY status after a setup. P.9-2 Dsplay Language Settngs (LANGUAGE SELECTION) Dsplay Length Unt Settngs (LENGTH UNIT)

  • Page 49: ConnectNg To The Power

    120AP AC lne nlet and the other end to an electrcal socket of the rated supply voltage. 3 Turn on the CE6000-120AP by pressng the "|" sde of the Supplement swtch. LCD on the control panel s lt. When turnng the power off, wat over 20 seconds before turnng t on agan, otherwse problems may occur wth the dsplay.

  • Page 50: How To Use Control Panel

    How to Use Control Panel Ths secton explans the functon of lamps and keys on the control panel. [2] key [1] key [SIMPLE] lamp [SIMPLE] key [MENU] lamp [PAUSE/MENU] key [ORIGIN] key [COPY] key [ENTER] key Screen (LCD) [3] key [4] key [FAST] key POSITION (...

  • Page 51: ReadNg The Screen (Lcd)

    Indicator Lamp SIMPLE lamp ..... A green lght ndcates Smple menu s on. MENU lamp ....A green lght ndcates MENU mode s on. Reading the Screen (LCD) Information reflecting the status will be displayed in the screen of the control panel. Name of the button and correspondng functon s dsplayed on the screen when a functon s allocated to the button on the control panel.

  • Page 52: SMple Menu

    Screen to set the correspondng condtons s dsplayed when the [PAUSE/MENU] key or [COND/TEST] key are pressed. [PAUSE/MENU] [COND/TEST] [PAUSE/MENU] [COND/TEST] It wll return to default screen It wll return to default screen It wll return to default screen It wll return to default screen when [PAUSE/MENU] key when [COND/TEST] key s when [PAUSE/MENU] key...

  • Page 53: Normal Menu

    : Set the settngs of the condton for the nterfacng wth the control computer. [3] (ADV) : Make the settngs of the condtons for the basc operaton of the CE6000-120AP such as unt of length. [PAUSE/MENU] : It wll close the MENU screen and return to default screen.

  • Page 54: Contents Of OperatOn From [Cond/Test] Key

    Contents of Operation from [COND/TEST] Key Smple menu s the same as normal menu. CONDITION screen (1-3) : (Normal mode) Tool condtons are set n the settng screens dsplayed by the [COND/TEST] key. Up to 8 CONDITION settngs can be saved wth dfferent settngs n numbers 1 through 8. [COND/TEST]: Ths wll clear the CONDITION screen and return to default screen.
  • Page 55 Setting Feeding Method Feedng method for the loaded meda s set. Operation 1 If you have already loaded the meda, the MEDIA TYPE CAUTION menu appears. Select the meda type to sut the loaded Before dong the meda set selecton, make sure meda.
  • Page 56 2 When selectng [1] or [2] key, the followng screen s dsplayed. Please confirm that the stock shaft lock has been released, then press the [ENTER] key. When [3] key s selected to set-up meda more than 5 meters long, the followng screen s dsplayed. Please confirm, then press the [ENTER] key.

  • Page 57: Auto MedA Transfer And Cross Cut

    Auto media transfer and cross cut The auto meda transfer and cross cut acton performs cross_cuts n sngle page sectons. 1. The length of a sngle page s determned n "page length" under "settngs". When n operaton, t performs a cross_cut from the current tool poston. P.4-5 "Settng Length of the Page"...
  • Page 58 2.10 Selecting Tool Condition Tool condton can remember up to 8 settngs. Changng these settngs allows you to make the proper settngs for each dfferent type of meda. Selecting Tool Condition Condition No.1 applies specifically to use of the pen plunger for the either oil-based ballpoint pen or water based fiber-tip pen.
  • Page 59 Setting the Tool Condition Ths secton descrbes how to make the tool, speed, force, acceleraton, and tool number settngs. Before cuttng media, the following four cutter-pen conditions must be specified. • FORCE • SPEED • ACCELERATION • OFFSET CAUTION It may result to damagng the cutter blade or the cuttng mat f the blade s extended too much. Tool Conditions (Cutter Blade) for Each Media Type Refer to the Cutter Blade Manual.

  • Page 60: SelectNg Tool CondTOn

    Setting the Tool Set the type and offset value of the tool that s used n each of the tool condton numbers. Condition No.1 applies specifically to use of the pen plunger for the either oil-based ballpoint pen or water based fiber-tip pen.

  • Page 61: SettNg For CondTOn No.2 To No.8 (For Cutter Plunger)

    6 Confirm that "PEN" is set and press the POSITION ( ) key Supplement (PREVIOUS). Please note that Condton No.1 s pen plunger specific, and does not alter other tool settings. 7 Press the [COND/TEST] key. It wll return to default screen. Setting for Condition No.2 to No.8 (For cutter plunger) Operation Supplement...
  • Page 62 5 Confirm the setting and press the POSITION ( ) key (PREVIOUS) . CONDITION No. wll get set and return to TOOL settng screen. 6 Press the POSITION ( ) key, and set the tool. Supplement It wll return to CONDITION screen wthout changng the settngs when you press the POSITION ( ) key (CANCEL) .

  • Page 63: SettNg The Speed

    Setting the Speed Set the speed of the tool that s used n each of the condton numbers. Settng range: 1 to10 (n 1 cm/s ncrement), 10 to 60 (n 5 cm/s ncrement) Operation 1 Press the [COND/TEST] key n the default screen. Supplement CONDITION settng screen (1/3) s dsplayed.

  • Page 64: SettNg The Force

    Setting the Force Set the cuttng force that s used n each of the condton numbers. Settng range: Condton No.1: 1 to 31 Condton No.2 to No.8: 1 to 38 Operation 1 Press the [COND/TEST] key n the default screen. Supplement Supplement CONDITION settng screen (1/3) s dsplayed.
  • Page 65 Setting the Acceleration Set the acceleraton of the tool that s used n each of the tool condton numbers. Settng range: 1 to 2 Operation 1 Press the [COND/TEST] key n the default screen. Supplement CONDITION settng screen (1/3) s dsplayed. Please select Condton No.1 under "Selectng the Tool Condtons"...

  • Page 66: Adjust The Blade Length

    Adjust the Blade Length Optmal cut s not acheved unless the blade length s adjusted n accordance to the used meda and the cutter blade. Perform further adjustment by performng cuttng test after adjustng the blade length manually. CAUTION To avod bodly njury, handle cutter blades wth care. It may result to damagng the cutter blade or the cuttng mat f the blade s extended too much.
  • Page 67 2.11 Setting Cut Line Pattern Lnes can be cut wth perforated lnes so the cut parts wll not fall off. There are 8 dfferent perforaton patterns of perforated lnes set as 0 to 7, and the rato of cut and uncut part dffers n each. (Cut length decreases cuttng perforaton length, up length decreases the perforaton connecton length or the connecton cut force.) The cut part becomes longer wth a larger value, and becomes easer to separate the cut parts wth a smaller up value.
  • Page 68 2 Press the POSITION ( ) key. Supplement CONDITION screen (2/3) s dsplayed. It wll return to default screen wthout changng the settngs when you press the [CONDITION] key. 3 Press the [2] key (CUT LINE PATTERN). CUT LINE PATTERN settng screen s dsplayed. 4 Press the [1] key (Condton No.).
  • Page 69 9 Confirm the setting value, and press the POSITION ( ) key Supplement (PREVIOUS). CUT L and UP L s dsplayed when the TYPE TYPE No. s selected and return to CUT LINE PATTERN settng screen. No. 0-7 s selected. Also, you wll be able to set the UP MODE.
  • Page 70 2.12 Running Cutting Tests Test cuttng can be performed after makng the tool, speed, force, acceleraton, and perforaton pattern settngs to ensure that the selected cuttng condtons actually produce the desred cuttng results. Check how far the blade cuts nto the meda and how the corners are beng cut. If the cuttng results are not satsfactory, adjust the varous settngs and repeat the test cuttng untl the optmal settngs are acheved.

  • Page 71: Confirm The Results Of The Cutting Test

    Confirm the Results of the Cutting Test Confirm the cutting test results, and adjust to optimal setting. Repeat cutting test and adjustment until optimal cut s acheved. Adjustment of Offset Check the corners of the trangles and rectangles. See "Settng the Tool Condton" and adjust the P.2-30 offset value f the corner s not cut or f t s cut too much.

  • Page 72: About SMple Menu

    2.13 About Simple menu Smple settngs can be made from the menu n Smple menu. The green Smple Lamp wll come on when Smple mode s actvated. In the default screen, the [SIMPLE] key allows you to change between Smple menu and Normal menu. Supplement In Smple menu, TOOL, AXIS, AREA, TEST settngs are not avalable..
  • Page 73 * Be sure to use the basket. For the CE6000-120AP, the page length up to 50 m can be set. We gve qualty assurance for page feedng up to 3 m. (Under the condton that the meda descrbed below s used.) •...
  • Page 74 4 Press the POSITION ( ) keys to change the current settng. Supplement Press the [FAST] key to change the settng dgts. You can enter any dgt between 20.0cm and 5000.0cm. The followng screen wll dsplay f usng a settng greater than 500cm. After confirming, press the [ENTER] key.
  • Page 75 2.13.2 Setting the number of pre feeds (Simple menu) Set the number of pre feeds to prevent devatons from occurrng when the roll meda s pulled out. Durng the pre feed, the grt roller leaves traces on the paper. Pre feeds can be repeated after paper exposure tme has elapsed (see "Settng paper Ready tme"...
  • Page 76 2.13.3 User selection settings (Simple menu) Call up the user selection settings (CAD). "Command", "Origin point", "Step size", "Separator", "Timeout", "Page length", and "Transfer condtons for RS-232C" have been set. You can also be set n Normal menu. List of user selection settings User selection settings Command HP-GL...
  • Page 77 2 Press [2] key (I/F). INTERFACE screen s dsplayed. 3 Press [1] key (SELECT USER). SELECT USER settng screen s dsplayed. 4 Press the POSITION ( ) keys to select the settng number. Supplement There are 8 dfferent settng numbers. 5 Confirm the settings and press the [ENTER] key (SET).

  • Page 78: ChangNg And SavNg The Rs-232C Nterface SettNgs

    The transfer condton for RS-232C nterface can be set from the control panel. The transfer condton should be set to the same n the software used and n the CE6000-120AP. If there s a mstake n the settngs an error may display in the machine and lack of data can cause a malfunction.
  • Page 79 5 Press the POSITION ( ) keys and ncrease or decrease Supplement the settng value. Match t to the software you are usng. 6 Confirm the settings and press the POSITION ( ) key (PREVIOUS). The baud rate s selected and t wll return to RS-232C settng screen. 7 Press [2] key (DATA BIT).
  • Page 80 Press [1] key (HARDWIRE), [2] key (X on/off), or [3] key (Enq/ Supplement Ack). Match t to the software you are usng. The handshake s selected and t wll return to RS-232C settng screen. Press the POSITION ( ) key (PREVIOUS) to return to the RS-232C settng screen wthout changng any settngs.
  • Page 81 2.13.5 Display Length Unit Settings (Length Unit) (Simple menu) You can choose to have length unts dsplayed n ether meters or nches. Ths can be changed n Normal mode. Operation 1 In default screen, press [PAUSE/MENU] key. MENU screen s dsplayed. 2 Press [3] key (ADV.).

  • Page 82: Chapter 3: Basic Operations

    Chapter 3: Basic Operations Ths chapter descrbes the basc methods to operate the plotter manually. All the operatons descrbed n ths chapter s to start from the READY status (meda s set) as a general condton. Perform the operaton descrbed n ths chapter after makng the plotter n READY status referrng to prevous chapter.
  • Page 83 Raise or Lower the Tool Ths s a functon to rase or lower the tool (pen). Operation 1 Press the [PAUSE/MENU] key. Supplement MENU screen s dsplayed. Perform the settngs n Normal menu. 2 Press the [1] key (TOOL). TOOL SETTING (1/3) screen s dsplayed. 3 Tool s rased or lowered every tme the [1] key (TOOL UP/ DOWN) s pressed.

  • Page 84: Move The Tool CarrAge And MedA

    Move the Tool Carriage and Media Tool carrage and meda can be moved manually usng the POSITION key. It also can move the tool carrage and meda to the orgn, or move t certan dstance to keep t away. Move in Steps Manually It can manually move n steps when the screen s dsplayng "READY", or when the POSITION ( ) key s dsplayed.
  • Page 85 Setting of Step Movement Distance The parameters when settng the cuttng drecton are determned by the dstance of the cuttng drecton. Operation 1 Press the [PAUSE/MENU] key. Supplement MENU screen s dsplayed. Perform the settngs n Normal menu. 2 Press the POSITION ( ) key (ADV). ADV.

  • Page 86: Move Away The Tool CarrAge

    Move Away the Tool Carriage It is possible to move the tool carriage toward upper right. It makes it easier to confirm the cutting results if you perform ths operaton after the cuttng s completed. <When using Roll Media>: Seen from above Standby poston of the pen carrage Poston of the pen carrage before movng away To the bottom of the cuttng area...

  • Page 87: Reset (Revert To The NTAl State When The Power Was Turned On.)

    Change the Cutting Condition (Condition No.) Go through the followng steps to change the Cuttng Condton (Condton No.): Operation 1 Press the [ENTER] key n READY status. CONDITION No. selecton screen s dsplayed. 2 Press the [1] key (No.1), the [2] key (No.2), the [3] key (No.3), Supplement the [4] key (No.4), the [ ] key (No.5), the [ ] key (No.6), the It wll return to state when the power s turned...
  • Page 88 Setting the Origin Point Pont where the cuttng starts s called orgn pont. The orgn pont can be set at any locaton. <When usng Roll Meda > New orgn pont Orgnal orgn pont Operation 1 Move the tool to the new orgn pont by pressng the POSITION ( ) key when t s n READY status.

  • Page 89: When CoordNate Axes RotatOn Are Set

    When Coordinate Axes Rotation are Set If the orgn pont s moved whle the coordnate axes are rotated, the orgn pont wll move as shown below. Supplement See "Settng the Cuttng Drecton" about the rotaton of the coordnate axes. P.3-10 Orgnal orgn pont New orgn pont...
  • Page 90 Setting Origin Point When HP-GL is Set When usng the HP-GL command, the orgn pont s set to ether the lower left of the cuttng area or the center. Supplement When usng the GP-GL command, ths settng does not affect the operaton. See "Settngs of Controls from Computer"...
  • Page 91 Setting the Cutting Direction Rotate the coordnate axes to change the cuttng drecton. Reference The rotaton settngs wll be saved even f the power s shut off. Coordnate axes rotaton settngs on Coordnate axes rotaton settngs off Operation 1 Press the [PAUSE/MENU] key. Supplement MENU screen s dsplayed.
  • Page 92 5 Confirm the setting and press the [ENTER] key (SET). Supplement Settng wll be set, and t wll return to AREA PARAMETERS screen (1/1). It wll return to AREA PARAMETERS settng screen (1/1) wthout changng the settngs when you press the POSITION ( ) key 6 Press the [PAUSE/MENU] key.

  • Page 93: Stop CuttNg

    Stop Cutting It wll stop cuttng when the [PAUSE/MENU] key s pressed whle cuttng. Operaton selecton menu s dsplayed on the screen of the control panel whle t s stopped. It s possble to choose ether to contnue or stop the operaton.
  • Page 94 Stop Cutting Operation 1 Press the [PAUSE/MENU] key. Operaton wll stop and followng screen s dsplayed. 2 Press the [2] key (QUIT JOB). Supplement Followng screen s dsplayed. It wll resume cuttng by pressng [1] (CONTINUE JOB) key. See "Pause and Resume Cuttng" P.3-12 3 Confirm if the data transfer from the computer is stopped and...

  • Page 95: Chapter 4: Convenient Functions

    Chapter 4: Convenient Functions Ths chapter descrbes about the convenent functons of the plotter. PRODUCT SUMMARY Settings for Cutting Copy (Duplicate Cutting) Panel Cutting Setting a cross cut Setting a cut (F_CUT) for F command Setting a force for cross cut...

  • Page 96: SettNg CuttNg Area

    Settings for Cutting Settngs such as area and wdth of cuttng, page length, mrrored, enlarged, shrunk, etc., can be set. Setting Cutting Area Orgn pont wll be set at lower left of the AREA once the AREA s Supplement set. It s possble to set the orgn pont at the center when the HP-GL See "Settng the Orgn Pont"...
  • Page 97 4 Press the POSITION ( ) key and move the tool carrage to the poston to be the lower left of the AREA. 5 Press the [ENTER] key (SET) once the tool carrage s n correct poston. Supplement SET UPPER RIGHT screen s dsplayed. Please set the X and Y cut range for the areas on the upper rght and lower left ponts to at least 10 mm.

  • Page 98: SettNg CuttNg WDth (Expand)

    Setting Cutting Width (EXPAND) Set the cuttng wdth. It s possble to set that t wll cut to the area outsde of the push rollers, or not to cut at the ends of the meda. Default settng s to the nternal edge of the push rollers. It can be set up to 10 mm* outsde (postve value) or 10 mm nsde (negatve value) from the default poston.
  • Page 99 * Be sure to use the basket. For the CE6000-120AP, the page length up to 50 m can be set. We gve qualty assurance for page feedng up to 3 m. (Under the condton that the meda descrbed below s used.) •...
  • Page 100 2 Press the [4] key (MEDIA) n Normal menu, or press the [1] key (MEDIA) n Smple menu. MEDIA SETTING screen s dsplayed. MEDIA SETTING screen MEDIA SETTING screen (Normal menu) (Smple menu) 3 Press the POSITION ( ) key n Normal menu. MEDIA SETTING screen (2/3) s dsplayed.

  • Page 101: SettNg The Number Of Pre Feeds

    Setting the number of pre feeds Set the number of pre feeds to prevent devatons from occurrng when the roll meda s pulled out. Durng the pre feed, the grt roller leaves traces on the paper. Pre feeds can be repeated after paper exposure tme has elapsed (see "Settng paper redy tme"...
  • Page 102 5 Press the POSITION ( ) keys to change the current settng. Supplement You can set between 0 and 5. Cuttng/plottng wll begn mmedately after the pre feed s complete and data sent durng paper exposure tme s receved. 6 Confirm the setting and press the [ENTER] key (SET) Supplement Settng wll be set, and t wll return to MEDIA SETTING screen (1/2).

  • Page 103: SettNg The Space Rear

    4 Press the [2] key (PAPER READY TIME). PAPER REDY TIME settng screen s dsplayed. 5 Press the POSITION ( ) key and ncrease or decrease the Supplement settng value. Paper exposure tme can be set to 0, 60, 120, 180, 300, 420, or 600 seconds.
  • Page 104 4 Press the [4] key (SPACE REAR). SPACE REAR settng screen s dsplayed. 5 Press the POSITION ( ) key and ncrease or decrease the Supplement settng value. Press the [FAST] key to change the settng dgts. The rear margn can be set between 7.0 mm to 30.0 mm.

  • Page 105: Copy (DuplCate CuttNg)

    Copy (Duplicate Cutting) The function to cut specified numbers of cutting data stored in the buffer memory is called COPY. Supplement Do not send new data to plotter whle copyng. Cuttng data n the buffer memory wll be cleared. Prevous cuttng data wll be cleared and newly sent data wll be stored as cuttng data f you send new data wth 10 seconds or more interval from the time it finished cutting.
  • Page 106 Operation 1 Create one data you want to copy. Cuttng data s stored n the buffer memory. 2 Press the POSITION ( ) key and move the tool carrage to the poston to copy. 3 Press the [COPY] key. Supplement COPY MODE screen s dsplayed.
  • Page 107 9 Press the [3] key (COPY SPACE). Supplement COPY SPACE settng screen s dsplayed. Copy nterval can be set when MEDIA CHANGE MODE s turned off. Copy space can be set from 1.0 mm to 10.0 Ths settng s mantaned even f the power s turned off.

  • Page 108: When MedA Change Mode S On

    When Media Change mode is on The Change Meda message appears each tme when endng a sngle cut n Meda Change mode. Choosng to change meda wll nstantly detect the meda and proceed to a copy area (cut). Meda swtch copes can be made up to the set copy number (desgnated number). Operation 1 Create one data you want to copy.
  • Page 109 7 Confirm the setting and press the POSITION ( ) key Supplement (PREVIOUS). "CANNOT COPY CUT AREA TOO SMALL!" s Copy space wll be selected, and t wll return to COPY MODE screen. dsplayed f the cuttng area s smaller than the copy data.

  • Page 110: Panel CuttNg

    Panel Cutting To prevent long skew, utilize partition length when cutting. Supplement When Partton Pastern s on, the machne wll begn by dvdng up partton length and contnue cuttng untl one of the followng data breaks appears. When the first partitioned area cut is finished, the machine will move to the next area, and repeat this until all areas have been cut.
  • Page 111 3 Press the POSITION ( ) key MEDIA SETTING screen (3/3) s dsplayed. 4 Press the [3] key (PANEL CUTTING). PANEL CUTTING screen s dsplayed. 5 Press the [1] key (OFF). PANEL CUTTING settng screen s dsplayed. 6 Press the [1] key (ON), or the [2] key (OFF). Confrm the settngs and return to the PANEL CUTTING screen.
  • Page 112 Setting a cross cut Using the values set with the command and timeout specified in separator, set whether performing cross cut or not. "Settng a separator" P.8-8 P.8-11 "Settng a tmeout" Reference Ths settng wll be saved even f the power s shut off. Operation 1 Press the [PAUSE/MENU] key.
  • Page 113 Setting a cut (F_CUT) for F command When usng the GP-GL command, usng the feed command, you can set whether performng cross cut or not. In ths functon, even f the parameter that do not cut the meda wth the feed command s sent, the cross cut wll be performed.
  • Page 114 Setting a force for cross cut Ths allows you to adjust the blade force for cross cut. The settng range for cross cut s between 1 and 38. The larger the set value, the stronger the force. If the meda s thn, set the smaller value and vce versa. Reference Ths settng wll be saved even f the power s shut off.

  • Page 115: Chapter 5: Manual Position Adjust

    Chapter 5: Manual Position Adjust Here, we will explain how to match up points while manually confirming the media and tool (cutter pen or plotting pen) ponts. The ARMS functon cannot be used for accurately matchng up ponts. PRODUCT SUMMARY Outline of Manual Position Adjust Adjusting coordinate Axes...

  • Page 116: Example Of AxS Adjustment

    Outline of Manual Position Adjust For axs adjustment, the nclnaton of the axs can be adjusted based on the coordnaton of 2 grt and/or regstratons marks. Furthermore, t's possble to adjust the dstance by enterng the dstance of each pont. Move the tp of each tool to the approprate pont.
  • Page 117 Adjusting coordinate Axes The followng explan how to adjust to coordnated axes. Supplement Adjustment wll be cleared f followng s done after settng the adjustment. • Set new orgn pont. • Set the meda agan. • Set rotaton or mrror. (Set the rotaton or mrror pror to the axs adjustment) Axs adjustment wll convert n accordance wth rotaton or mrror n ths case.
  • Page 118 4 Press the [2] key (AXIS). AXIS ALIGNMENT screen (1/1) s dsplayed. 5 Press [1] key (AXIS POINT SETTING). The followng message s dsplayed. 6 Press the POSITION ( ) keys to move the tp of the tool Supplement to the algnment regstraton mark poston. Tool carrage wll move faster when the Move the tool to adjustment pont 1 (any pont that s already plotted on [FAST] key s pressed smultaneously wth the...
  • Page 119 Press the POSITION ( ) key, match the tool tp and move to the mark poston. Ths wll now measure the degree of the tlt on the X axs and make the necessary adjustments. Once the adjustments are complete, t wll return you to the default screen.

  • Page 120: Chapter 6: Setting Regarding Cutting Quality

    Chapter 6: Setting Regarding Cutting Quality When actually plottng (cuttng), there may be stuatons where t's not possble to plot (cut) deally, or where lnes are slghtly off, corners are deformed, or uncut paper remans as a result of the characterstcs of the meda (ts thckness or hardness) or the condton of the blade.

  • Page 121: OutlNe Of Tangential Mode

    To cut the corner of thick media sharply Outline of TANGENTIAL MODE The blade needs to be facng toward the drecton of cut when cuttng the meda. The tp of the blade s shaped as shown so the blade s facng the cuttng drecton even when t s cuttng curved lnes or corners. The tp of the blade s off from the rotaton axs of the blade (CUTTER OFFSET).

  • Page 122: SettNg The TangentAl Mode

    Setting the Tangential Mode On/off and the mode of the tangental mode can be set ndvdually for each of 2-8 tool control numbers. Operation 1 Press the [COND/TEST] key. Supplement CONDITION settng screen (1/3) s dsplayed. Condition No.1 is pen specific. When setting up tool condtons for the cutter plunger, please choose from Condton No.2 to Condton No.8 under "Selectng the Tool Condton".

  • Page 123: SettNg Length Of The Overcut

    Setting Length of the Overcut Set the length of overcut wth tangental mode. Operation 1 Press the [COND/TEST] key. Supplement CONDITION settng screen (1/3) s dsplayed. Condition No.1 is pen specific. When setting up tool condtons for the cutter plunger, please choose from Condton No.2 to Condton No.8 under "Selectng the Tool Condton".
  • Page 124 7 Press the [2] key (START). Overcut length for START settng screen s dsplayed. 8 Press the POSITION ( ) key and ncrease or decrease the Supplement settng value. Settng range s from 0.0 mm to 0.9 mm. 9 Confirm the setting value, and press the POSITION ( ) key (PREVIOUS).

  • Page 125: SettNg Of The InTAl Down Force

    Setting of the Initial Down Force The ntal down-force settng s effectve when tangental mode s selected. tangential mode is generally used for the cutting of thick media. With thick film, additional time is required for the cutter blade to penetrate the meda fully, even when the necessary cuttng force s appled. The cuttng operaton starts before the cutter blade has fully penetrated the meda, causng uncut sectons to be left.
  • Page 126 Setting the Step Pass It may not cut the curved lne smoothly f there s very short lnes n the curve. It will cut in the units of the specified value when the STEP PASS is used, which allows to control the short lines wth certan length, resultng to stable rotaton of the blade for hgher cut qualty.
  • Page 127 Setting the Offset Angle The CE6000-120AP analyzes the cutting data, and controls the angle of the cutter blade tip if the change in the angles of the corner s large. Angle control is applied if there is larger angle change than the angle specified as reference angle.
  • Page 128 6 Confirm the setting and press the [ENTER] key (SET). Supplement Settng wll be set, and t wll return to TOOLS SETTING screen (2/3). It wll return to TOOLS SETTING screen (2/3) 7 wthout changng the settngs when you press Press the [PAUSE/MENU] key.
  • Page 129 Setting the Distance Adjust DISTANCE ADJUST value corrects any devaton n the length of cut or plotted lne segments, whch occurs depending on the media being used. DISTANCE ADJUST value for the deviation is specified as a percentage of the total dstance. For example, a settng of +0.05% adjusts a dstance of 2 m (2,000 mm) by 2,000 x 0.05% = 1 mm, makng 2,001 mm.
  • Page 130 6 Confirm the setting value, and press the POSITION ( ) key (PREVIOUS). X DISTANCE ADJUST wll be set, and t wll return to DISTANCE ADJUST screen. 7 Press the [2] key (Y). Y DISTANCE ADJUST settng screen s dsplayed. 8 Press the POSITION ( ) key and ncrease or decrease the...
  • Page 131 Setting Initial Blade Control Position Adjust After turnng on the power or changng pen condton settngs, touch the blade to the meda and adjust the blade drecton. The Intal Blade Control Poston wll need to be set n order to make sure the area s not damaged and that the blade properly makes contact wth the meda.
  • Page 132 4 Press the [4] key (INITIAL BLADE). INITIAL BLADE CONTROL POSITION settng screen s dsplayed. 5 Press the [1] key (OUTSIDE) or the [2] key (2mm BELOW). 6 Confirm the setting and press the [ENTER] key (SET). Supplement Settng wll be set, and t wll return to TOOLS SETTING screen (3/3). It wll return to TOOLS SETTING screen (3/3) wthout changng the settngs when you press the POSITION ( ) key (CANCEL).
  • Page 133 Settings for OFFSET FORCE Slght cut operaton s performed before the actual cut operaton to algn the blade toward the cuttng drecton. Lower FORCE s necessary compared wth the normal cuttng, so t s possble to set lower FORCE as an OFFSET FORCE.

  • Page 134: Blade Wear DetectOn

    Blade Wear Detection Ths functon measures the depth of cuts made by the plotter to determne when the cutter blade should be replaced. Please utilize this function to know when to change blades as cutter-blade wear rate may differ depending on the type of pen (fine ball point versus felt-tip), pen performance (plotting distance) type of material being cut, and the Tool Condtons (amount of cuttng force, etc).

  • Page 135: Blade Wear Detect

    BLADE WEAR DETECT Ths settng wll detect the blade wear when Blade Wear Setup s ON and wll not do so when OFF. Operation 1 Press the [PAUSE/MENU] key. Supplement MENU screen s dsplayed. Perform the settngs n Normal menu. 2 Press [1] key (TOOL).

  • Page 136: Set Blade Group (Blade Wear Group SettNgs)

    SET BLADE GROUP (blade wear group settings) These wll be recorded under the Condton No. group. Operation 1 Press the [PAUSE/MENU] key. Supplement MENU screen s dsplayed. Perform the settngs n Normal menu. 2 Press [1] key (TOOL). TOOL SETTING screen (1/3) s dsplayed. 3 Press [2] key (BLADE WEAR SETUP).

  • Page 137: Blade Wear Setup (Blade Wear Factor SettNgs)

    7 Confirm the setting and press the [ENTER] key (SET). Supplement Settng wll be set, and t wll return to BLADE WEAR SETUP screen. Press [4] key (CANCEL) to return to the BLADE WEAR SETUP screen wthout changng any 8 Press the [PAUSE/MENU] key.
  • Page 138 3 Press [2] key (BLADE WEAR SETUP). BLADE WEAR SETUP screen s dsplayed. 4 Press [3] key (SET FACTOR). Supplement The FACTOR settng screen s dsplayed. Press [4] key (CANCEL) to return to the BLADE WEAR SETUP screen wthout changng any settngs.

  • Page 139: Clear B. Wear Value (EstMated DStance Method)

    CLEAR B. WEAR VALUE (estimated distance method) Make certan to always clear the estmated dstance (return to 0) when changng cutter blades. The new estmated dstance wll then be recalculated to the new blade. Operation 1 Press the [PAUSE/MENU] key. Supplement MENU screen s dsplayed.
  • Page 140 7 When clearng t, select [1] key (YES. CLEAR). When not clearng t, select [2] key (CANCEL). CLEAR B. WEAR VALUE screen s dsplayed. 8 Confirm the settings and press the [ ] key (CANCEL). It wll return to BLADE WEAR SETUP screen. 9 Press the [PAUSE/MENU] key.
  • Page 141 Adjust the space between tools 1 and 2 Adjustng the space between tools 1 and 2 allows you to adjust the algnment of the pen and cutter plungers. Frst draw a crosshar (the reference lne) wth the pen set n the pen staton/pen holder, then cut the crosshar wth the cutter plunger set n the cutter holder.
  • Page 142 6 Press [3] key (TOOL1-2 OFFSET ADJ.). TOOL 1-2 OFFSET ADJ. settng screen s dsplayed. 7 Press [1] key (TEST PATTERN). The followng message s dsplayed. 8 Press the POSITION ( ) keys to move the tool Supplement carrages to the poston to cut a test pattern. Press ( ) key (CANCEL) to return to Adjust Be sure to move t nsde of a plottng range greater than 50 the space between tools 1 and 2 settng...

  • Page 143: Adjust The Space Between Tools 1 And 2

    Press [2] key (X=+0.0mm). Adjust the space between tools 1 and 2 (X) settng screen s dsplayed. Press POSITION ( ) keys to ncrease or decrease the Supplement parameters. You can set between -3.0mm and +3.0mm. Confirm the settings and press the POSITION ( ) key (PREVIOUS).

  • Page 144: Chapter 7: Settings Regarding Cutting Time

    Chapter 7: Settings Regarding Cutting Time Time necessary for cutting depends on the speed to move the tool and media, and efficiency of the operation. It s best to cut slowly and carefully to cut precsely, but the speed s requred to enhance the operatonal efficiency.
  • Page 145 Sorting the Cutting Data Sorting the cutting area parameter data will increase cut efficiency by minimizing time spent by changing tools and by groupng cuttngs to happen all at once. Frst plot the data from the pen plunger (Condton No.1), then plot (cut) the cutter plunger (Condton No.2 through No.8).
  • Page 146 6 Confirm the setting and press the [ENTER] key (SET). Supplement Settng wll be set, and t wll return to TOOLS SETTING screen (2/3). It wll return to TOOLS settng screen (2/3) wthout changng the settngs when you press the POSITION ( ) key (CANCEL). 7 Press the [PAUSE/MENU] key.
  • Page 147 Perform Automatic Pre Feed When Cut Data is Received It is possible to feed and reverse the media automatically for specified amount when the plotter receives the cuttng data. "Pre feedng" to prevent the shftng of meda can be done automatcally. Also, the meda wll be unrolled from the roll before cuttng when rolled meda s to be used.
  • Page 148 5 Press the [1] key (OFF). AUTO PRE FEED settng screen s dsplayed. 6 Press the [1] key (ON) or the [2] key (OFF). Supplement AUTO PRE FEED s selected and return to AUTO PRE FEED screen. It wll return to MEDIA SETTING screen (2/3) wthout changng the settngs when you press the POSITION ( ) key (PREVIOUS).

  • Page 149: Perform AutomatC Pre Feed When Cut Data S ReceVed

    Perform Automatic Pre Feed When Media is Set (Initial Feed) It can be set to automatcally feed and return the length of the page when the meda s loaded and the meda set lever s rased. Ths s equal to automatcally perform the "Pre Feed" to prevent the shftng of the meda. P.4-7 "Settng the number of pre feeds"...
  • Page 150 6 Confirm the setting and press the [ENTER] key (SET). Supplement Settng wll be set, and t wll return to MEDIA SETTING screen (2/3). It wll return to MEDIA SETTING screen (2/3) wthout changng the settngs when you press the POSITION ( ) key. 7 Press the [PAUSE/MENU] key.

  • Page 151: Perform AutomatC Pre Feed When MedA S Set (InTAl Feed)

    Setting Feed Speed for Pre Feed Sets the speed of meda transfer durng the feed (meda carry) of auto meda transfer of receved cut data, levelng of the ntal feed etc. Set the feed speed to "SLOW" when usng meda that s thn and folds easly. Under regular crcumstances, t should be set to "NORMAL".
  • Page 152 6 Confirm the setting and press the [ENTER] key (SET). Supplement Settng wll be set, and t wll return to MEDIA SETTING screen (2/3). It wll return to MEDIA SETTING screen (2/3) wthout changng the settngs when you press the POSITION ( ) key (CANCEL). 7 Press the [PAUSE/MENU] key.
  • Page 153 Setting the Tool Up Speed TOOL UP SPEED s the speed the tool moves when t s rased. The cuttng tme n total becomes short f you set the TOOL UP SPEED to fast speed even though the speed of the tool when t s cuttng (lowered) s set to slow speed for the hard to cut meda (hard or stcky).
  • Page 154 6 Confirm the setting and press the [ENTER] key (SET). Supplement Settng wll be set, and t wll return to TOOLS SETTING screen (2/3). It wll return to TOOLS SETTING screen (2/3) wthout changng the settngs when you press the POSITION ( ) key (CANCEL). 7 Press the [PAUSE/MENU] key.
  • Page 155 Setting the Tool Up Move "Tool up movement" s when you contnuously receve tool up movement coordnate news from the computer connected to the CE6000-120AP and set whether to move to every coordnate n order or go drectly to the last one.
  • Page 156 6 Confirm the setting and press the [ENTER] key (SET). Supplement Settng wll be set, and t wll return to TOOLS SETTING screen (3/3). It wll return to TOOLS SETTING screen (3/3) wthout changng the settngs when you press the POSITION ( ) key (CANCEL). 7 Press the [PAUSE/MENU] key.

  • Page 157: Chapter 8: Setting Regarding Interface

    Chapter 8: Setting Regarding Interface Ths chapter descrbes settng regardng nterface. PRODUCT SUMMARY Setting Interface Setting a separator Setting a timeout...

  • Page 158: Usb Interface

    232C nterface. The transfer condtons for the RS-232C nterface can be set from the operatons panel. The transfer condton should be set to the same n the software used and n the CE6000-120AP. If there s a mstake n the settngs an error may dsplayed n the machne and lack of data can cause a malfuncton. In such a case, please confirm the data transfer settings again.

  • Page 159: SwTchNg The User SelectOn SettNg

    Connecting with RS-232C The RS-232C settngs can remember up to 8 dfferent settngs that can be swtched f necessary. Call up the settng to be used accordng to "Swtchng the user selecton settng" P.8-4 , and then change and save the RS-232C settngs accordng to "Changng and savng the RS-232C nterface settng" ".
  • Page 160 Switching the user selection setting Operation 1 Press [PAUSE/MENU] key n default screen. MENU screen s dsplayed. MENU screen MENU screen (Normal menu) (Smple menu) 2 Press POSITION ( ) key (I/F) n Normal menu, press [2] key (I/F) n Smple menu. INTERFACE SETTING screen s dsplayed.

  • Page 161: ChangNg And SavNg The Rs-232C Nterface SettNg

    Changing and saving the RS-232C interface setting Operation 1 Press [PAUSE/MENU] key n default screen. MENU screen s dsplayed. MENU screen MENU screen (Normal menu) (Smple menu) 2 Press POSITION ( ) key (I/F) n Normal menu, press [2] key (I/F) n Smple menu.
  • Page 162 6 Press the POSITION ( ) key and ncrease or decrease the Supplement settng value. Match the settng value of the applcaton to be used. 7 Confirm the setting and press the POSITION ( ) key (PREVIOUS). BAUD RATE wll be set, and t wll return to RS-232C settng screen. 8 Press the [2] key (DATA BIT).
  • Page 163 Press the [1] key (HARDWIRE), the [2] key (Xon/off), or the [3] Supplement key (Enq/Ack). Match the settng value of the applcaton to HANDSHAKE wll be selected, and t wll return to RS-232C settng be used. screen. It wll return to RS-232C settng screen wthout changng the settngs when you press POSITION ( ) key (PREVIOUS).

  • Page 164: Gp-Gl Separator

    Setting a separator Regardng the separator settngs, the command that s set as separator s judged as the data juncture when t s sent. All data up to that juncture wll be plotted, after whch cross cuttng wll be performed. GP-GL Separator Set the separator when usng GP-GL.

  • Page 165: Hp-Gl Separatorr

    6 Confirm the setting and press the [ENTER] key (SET). Supplement Settng wll be set and t wll return to INTERFACE settng screen (2/3). It wll return to INTERFACE settng (2/3) screen wthout changng the settngs when you press 7 Press the [PAUSE/MENU] key.
  • Page 166 5 Press the POSITION ( ) keys to change the current settng. Supplement You can set "IN", "DF", "PS", "IW", "SC", "IP", "SP", "NR", "PG", "AH", "AF", or "–". 6 Confirm the setting and press the [ENTER] key (SET). Supplement Settng wll be set and t wll return to INTERFACE settng screen (2/3).
  • Page 167 Setting a timeout Regardng the tmeout settngs, when an nterval opens that s longer than the set amount of tme, that part wll be judged as the data juncture for the data that s entered on the nterface. All data up to that juncture wll be plotted, after whch cross cuttng wll be performed.
  • Page 168 6 Confirm the setting and press the [ENTER] key (SET). Supplement Settng wll be set and t wll return to INTERFACE settng screen (3/3). It wll return to INTERFACE settng (3/3) screen wthout changng the settngs when you press 7 Press the [PAUSE/MENU] key.

  • Page 169: Chapter 9: Settings Regarding Operation Environment

    Chapter 9: Settings Regarding Operation Environment Ths chapter descrbes settng regardng the operaton envronment.

  • Page 170: Related To Menu DSplay

    Related to Menu Display Display Language Setting (LANGUAGE SELECTION) Ths functon sets the language used on the dsplay. One of ten languages can be selected: Englsh, Japanese, German, French, Italan, Spansh, Portuguese, Russan, Korean, and Chnese. Operation 1 Press the [PAUSE/MENU] key n the default screen. Supplement MENU screen s dsplayed.
  • Page 171 Display Length Unit Settings (LENGTH UNIT) The coordnate values that appear on the dsplay and the other parameters for varous settngs can be changed to ether meter or nch dsplay. Operation 1 Press the [PAUSE/MENU] key n the default screen. MENU screen s dsplayed.

  • Page 172: Related To Sensor

    Related to Sensor Enabling/Disabling the Media Sensors (MEDIA SENSOR) This function enables or disables the media sensors that detect the size of the medium in the feed direction. CAUTION Normally, please use t whle set to "ON". Turn t OFF when settng undetectable meda wth hgh transmttance. When set to "OFF", the marking mat may be damaged.

  • Page 173: EnablNg/DSablNg The Push Roller Sensors (Push Roller Sensor)

    Enabling/Disabling the Push Roller Sensors (PUSH ROLLER SENSOR) Ths functon enables or dsables the push roller sensors that detect the wdth of the meda. Operation 1 Press the [PAUSE/MENU] key n the default screen. Supplement MENU screen s dsplayed. Perform the settngs n Normal menu. 2 Press the POSITION ( ) key (ADV.).

  • Page 174: Related To Plotter EnvRonment

    Related to Plotter Environment Fan Suction Setting (FAN POWER) This function sets the suction force used to affix media to the plotter. It may not feed properly f the meda s thn, so decrease the sucton force. Operation 1 Press the [PAUSE/MENU] key n the default screen. Supplement MENU screen s dsplayed.

  • Page 175: EnablNg/DSablNg The Beep SettNg (Beep For Key Operation)

    Enabling/Disabling the Beep Setting (BEEP FOR KEY OPERATION) Ths functon selects whether to enable or dsable the beep whenever a control panel key s pressed. Operation 1 Press the [PAUSE/MENU] key n the default screen. Supplement MENU screen s dsplayed. Perform the settngs n Normal menu.

  • Page 176: Chapter 10: Settings Of Controls From Computer

    Chapter 10: Settings of Controls from Computer Ths chapter descrbes settng regardng the controls from the computer. 10-1...

  • Page 177: Related To Command ProcessNg

    Related to Command Processing Setting the Command (COMMAND) There are 2 types of commands, the GP-GL and the HP-GL, that the plotter can use. Match t to the software you are usng. Operation 1 Press the [PAUSE/MENU] key n the default screen. Supplement MENU screen s dsplayed.
  • Page 178 Priority of Tool Condition Selection (CONDITION PRIORITY) Select the prorty of the settng created by dfferent method when the tool condton s set. All the tool condton that s receved from the computer wll be gnored, and only the settng and change of the tool condton from the control panel s accepted when MANUAL s selected.

  • Page 179: Related To Gp-Gl Command

    Related to GP-GL Command A useful chapter when usng the GP-GL command. Setting the Step Size (GP-GL STEP SIZE) The dstance to travel wth 1 step can be changed. Match the settng value of the applcaton to be used. Operation 1 Press the [PAUSE/MENU] key n the default screen.

  • Page 180: EnablNg/DSablNg The ' : ' And ' ; ' Commands (Command ' : ', ' ; ')

    Enabling/Disabling the ' : ' and ' ; ' Commands (COMMAND ' : ', ' ; ') If the first part of the data is lost when the GP-GL command is set, these commands may be having an adverse effect. In ths case, set the ' : ' and ' ; ' commands to DISABLED. Operation 1 Press the [PAUSE/MENU] key n the default screen.

  • Page 181: MovNg The Pen WhLe RaSed Or Lowered N Response To The 'W' Command (Command 'W')

    Moving the Pen While Raised or Lowered in Response to the 'W' Command (COMMAND 'W') Here, you can change the settngs for the 'W' command, whch s a GP-GL arc cuttng command. Ths functon set the operaton upon recept of the 'W' command for the drawng of arcs. The pen will move to the specified starting position in the raised status when it is set to TOOL UP, regardless of the pen’s conditions.

  • Page 182: Related To Hp-Gl Command

    Related to HP-GL Command A useful chapter when usng the HP-GL command. Model ID Response (HP-GL MODEL EMULATED) Ths functon set the operaton upon recept of the "OI" command requestng for the model ID. The reply wll be 7550 when set to 7550, and 7586 when set to 7586. Operation 1 Press the [PAUSE/MENU] key n the default screen.
  • Page 183 Circle-Command Resolution Setting (CIRCLE RESOLUTION) Ths functon set the sets the resoluton upon recept of the crcle-command for the HP-GL pen plotter arc cuttng command. Select ether "AUTO" or "DEFAULT", whch s 5 degrees. Operation 1 Press the [PAUSE/MENU] key n the default screen. Supplement MENU screen s dsplayed.

  • Page 184: Chapter 11: Maintenance

    Chapter 11: Maintenance Ths chapter descrbes the settngs for the mantenance. PRODUCT SUMMARY 11.1 Daily Maintenance 11.2 Replacing Cutter Blade 11.3 Cleaning the Cutter Pen 11.4 Cutter Plunger Exchange 11-1...

  • Page 185: StorNg The Plotter

    11.1 Daily Maintenance Daily Maintenance Durng the course of daly plotter operaton, be sure to observe the followng precautons: (1) Never lubrcate the mechansms of the plotter. (2) Clean the plotter's casng usng a dry cloth that has been mostened n a neutral detergent dluted wth water. Never use thinner, benzene, alcohol, or similar solvents to clean the casings;...
  • Page 186 11.2 Replacing Cutter Blade Replace the cutter blade by referrng to the structure dagram of the cutter pen. Supplement Cutter Plunger Structure See "Structure of Cutter Plunger" P.2-2 Blade-length adjustment knob the structure of the cutter plunger. Plunger Cutter blade Plunger-cap Hole Operation...
  • Page 187 11.3 Cleaning the Cutter Pen Lettng leftover meda and paper dust buld up on blades can dull them and cause them to deterorate. Be sure to clean the cutter pen regularly and remove buld up. CAUTION To avod bodly njury, handle cutter blades wth care. Cleaning 1 Please clean off paper dust and meda buld up from the...

  • Page 188: Cutter Plunger Exchange

    11.4 Cutter Plunger Exchange The tp of the cutter plunger gets worn down due to frcton wth the meda. When the tp of the cutter plunger gets worn down, cut qualty suffers. When the tp of the plunger cap gets worn down, t s recommended that you exchange the cutter plunger. Plunger cap 11-5...

  • Page 189: Chapter 12: Troubleshooting

    Chapter 12: Troubleshooting Refer to ths chapter f you feel somethng s wrong, or t does not work rght. It also describes the settings of the plotter, confirming the cutting data, and method to create test patterns. PRODUCT SUMMARY 12.1 Troubleshooting 12.2 Printing the Setting of the Plotter...

  • Page 190: When The Plotter Does Not Operate After TurnNg The Power On

    AC lne nlet and the electrcal outlet. Check that the power s suppled to the electrcal outlet. Contact your Graphtec customer center f the problem stll exsts. • "Sum-Ck ROM RAM ERR!!" s dsplayed The ROM or RAM s defectve.

  • Page 191: When It Does Not Work RGht

    s one close to the plotter. Meda sensor may be Contact your sales representatve Enablng/ P.9-4 defectve. or the Graphtec call center. Set the Dsablng the Meda meda sensor to DISABLED to use the Sensors (MEDIA SENSOR) plotter temporarly. • Meda wobbles.
  • Page 192 Move the poston of the lght source. wth strong scattered Make s so no drect sunlght shnes. reflection. There may be defectve n the Contact your sales representatve or operaton of the meda set the Graphtec call center. lever sensor. 12-4...

  • Page 193: When The CuttNg Result S Not Good

    When the Cutting Result is Not Good Symptom Cause Solution • Corners are rounded. Blade and OFFSET does not match. Change the OFFSET. • Corners are too sharp. It s rounded: Increase the OFFSET It s too sharp: Decrease the OFFSET •...

  • Page 194: Error Messages N Gp-Gl Command Mode

    Error Messages in GP-GL Command Mode Error LCD Display Cause Solution Displayed E02001 The plotter received an unrecognizable Press the [ENTER] key. command. Nose came n when the computer was Configure to drive the plotter from the menu turned on. of the software.
  • Page 195 Error Messages in HP-GL Command Mode If any of the followng command errors occur, they are nearly always caused by followng 2 reasons. 1. The configuration regarding the output device in the application software has changed. 2. The plotter's nterface condtons have changed. Perform followng f these are the cause of the problem.
  • Page 196 Error LCD Display Cause Solution Displayed E03014 Too many parameters n the I/O related Check the program. Error 14 command. E03015 Framng error, party error, or overrun error Set the RS-232C transmsson condton. Error 15 has occurred. E03016 Interface buffer memory has overflowed. Set the RS-232C transmsson condton.

  • Page 197: Axis Error Messages

    AXIS Error Messages Symptom LCD Display Possible Cause Solution E04001 Tlt to adjust wth AXIS ALIGNMENT s too Reload the meda. large. 12-9...

  • Page 198: Other Error Messages

    LCD Display Possible Cause Solution E01001 The plotter s defectve. Contact your sales representatve or the to E01005 Graphtec call center. E01006 The plotter s defectve. Contact your sales representatve or the Graphtec call center. E01007 The plotter s defectve.
  • Page 199 Symptom LCD Display Possible Cause Solution E01019 The plotter s defectve. Move the object dsturbng the operaton, Load on the motor was too large. and turn on the plotter after turnng t off once. Do not use heavy meda. E01021 The plotter s defectve.
  • Page 200 Caution Message Symptom LCD Display Description W06002 When panel cuttng s on, copy cannot be changed. 12-12...
  • Page 201 12.2 Printing the Setting of the Plotter Condton settng lst can be prnted when you need to check the current settng of the plotter. CAUTION Do not place you hand around the movng areas. The tool carrage wll start movng, so there s a chance of njury. Tool carrage wll start to move mmedately after selectng to prnt the CONDITION lst.
  • Page 202 6 Press the [1] key (DONE 1/2) or the [2] key (DONE 2/2). Supplement Message to confirm tool position is displayed. Press the [3] key (CANCEL CONDITION) to return to the TEST menu screen wthout prntng the lst. 7 Move the tool carrage to prnt start poston by pressng the POSITION ( ) key.
  • Page 203 12.3 Creating Test Pattern Create a self-test pattern to check the operaton of the plotter. CAUTION Do not place your hand around the movng areas. The tool carrage wll start movng, so there s a chance of njury. Tool carrage wll start to move mmedately after selectng to plot the test pattern.
  • Page 204 6 Confirm that the pen tool is set. 7 Confirm that operation area of tool and media is safe. CAUTION Do not place your hand around the movng areas. The tool carrage wll start movng, so there s a chance of njury. 8 Press the [1] key (DONE).

  • Page 205: Confirm The Cutting Data

    12.4 Confirm the Cutting Data Output of the dump lst of the cuttng data receved by the plotter s possble. It s used to check f the transmsson of cuttng data s performed correctly. CAUTION Do not place your hand around the movng areas. The tool carrage wll start movng, so there s a chance of njury. Tool carrage wll start to move mmedately after selectng to prnt the dump lst.
  • Page 206 5 Press the [3] key (DATA DUMP). DATA DUMP start screen s dsplayed. 6 Confirm that the pen tool is set. 7 Confirm that operation area of tool and media is safe. CAUTION Do not place your hand around the movng areas.
  • Page 207 12.5 Cutting a CUT DEMO To check the operaton of ths unt, plot a pattern of cut demo. Supplement Dagnostc test can be performed only rght after the power s turned on. DIAGNOSTICS cannot be selected from the menu once any operaton, such as loadng meda, s performed.
  • Page 208 7 Confirm that operation area of tool and media is safe. CAUTION Do not place your hand around the movng areas. The tool carrage wll start movng, so there s a chance of njury. 8 Press [1] key (DONE). Supplement CUT DEMO s started.
  • Page 209 12.6 Self Diagnostic Test Operaton status can be tested by self dagnostc test by operatng the sensors and swtches followng the nstructon on the screen. Supplement Dagnostc test can be performed only rght after the power s turned on. DIAGNOSTICS cannot be selected from the menu once any operaton, such as loadng meda, s performed.
  • Page 210 7 Press the [1] key (DONE). Messages for testng are dsplayed on the screen. 8 Operate swtches and sensors followng the nstructons on the screen. "NORMAL" wll be dsplayed f the operaton s detected correctly, and next test wll start. It wll return to TEST menu screen once all the test tems are completed.

  • Page 211: Appendix

    Appendix This chapter describes the specification of the plotter. PRODUCT SUMMARY Main Specifications Supplies External Dimensions Menu Tree Initial Setting...

  • Page 212: Ce6000-120Ap

    *2: Descrbes the usable paper wdth. Accuracy assurance for the mnmum paper wdth s the wdth when the push roller s set to 5 mm nsde of both sdes of the meda. *3: Please be aware that the accuracy of this machine is measured against Graphtec Mylar film. Ths machne takes only qualty coated (glossy) paper...
  • Page 213 Supplies Supplies Item Model Contents Cutter plunger PHP33-CB09N-HS Used with φ0.9 mm diameter cutter blades PHP33-CB15N-HS Used with φ1.5 mm diameter cutter blades Water-based fiber-tip pen plunger PHP31-FIBER Plunger for water-based fiber-tip pen (set of 1) Water-based fiber-tip pen KF700-BK 1 set (10 pcs.
  • Page 214 External Dimensions CE6000-120AP 1575 1200 Unt: mm Dmensonal accuracy: ±5mm...

  • Page 215: Menu Tree

    Menu Tree Simple Menu Default screen CONDITION setting (1/3) [COND/TEST] [ENTER] [COPY] CONDITION setting (2/3) CONDITION setting (3/3) CUT TESTS MENU screen MEDIA SETTING (1/1) [PAUSE/MENU] INTERFACE (1/1) ADVANCE (1/1)

  • Page 216: Normal Menu

    Normal Menu Default screen CONDITION setting (1/3) [COND/TEST] [ENTER] [COPY] CONDITION setting (2/3) CONDITION setting (3/3) CUT TESTS Continued...
  • Page 217 Default screen (Continued) TOOLS MENU screen SETTING (1/3) [PAUSE/MENU] TOOLS SETTING (2/3) TOOLS SETTING (3/3) MENU screen AXIS ALIGNMENT (1/1) [PAUSE/MENU] MENU screen AREA PARAMETERS (1/1) [PAUSE/MENU] Continued...
  • Page 218 Default screen (Continued) MEDIA MENU screen SETTING (1/3) [PAUSE/MENU] MEDIA SETTING (2/3) MEDIA SETTING (3/3) Continued...
  • Page 219 Default screen (Continued) MENU screen INTERFACE (1/3) [PAUSE/MENU] INTERFACE (2/3) INTERFACE (3/3) Continued...
  • Page 220 Default screen (Continued) ADVANCE (1/2) MENU screen [PAUSE/MENU] ADVANCE (2/2) MENU screen TEST (1/2) [PAUSE/MENU] TEST (2/2) Default screen (Finish) A-10...

  • Page 221: Normal Menu

    Initial Setting Simple Menu Menu items Setting items Initial value MEDIA PAGE LENGTH 300.0cm PAPER LOAD FUNCTION INTERFACE SELECT USER RS-232C (Forwardng condton) Baud rate: 9600 Data length: 8-bt Party: no Hardwre: Handshake ADVANCE LENGTH UNIT Select when ntally turnng on power TOOLS CONDITION Same as Normal menu * The ntal values of settng tems are subject to change.
  • Page 222 Menu items Setting items Initial value ADVANCE MOVE STEP 0.1 mm LANGUAGE SELECTION Select when ntally turnng on power LENGTH UNIT Select when ntally turnng on power MEDIA SENSOR ENABLED PUSH ROLLER SENSOR ENABLED FAN POWER NORMAL BEEP FOR KEY OPE. TEST NO SETTINGS –...

  • Page 223: Index

    INDEX Sign 2-25 Contents of Operaton from [COND/TEST] Key ..10-5 Contnuously Move Manually ..... ' : ' and ' ;...
  • Page 224 2-21 FAST key ........Meda stocker ....... . . 4-19 F command .
  • Page 225 7-10 Tool Up Speed ....... . 12-2 Troubleshootng ....... Rase or Lower the Tool .
  • Page 226 Specifications are subject to change without notice. CE6000-120AP User's Manual CE60AP-UM-153 DECEMBER 20, 2013 1st edton GRAPHTEC CORPORATION...

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