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GRAPHTEC FC4200-50 Service Manual

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MANUAL NO. FC4200-UM-251
SERVICE MANUAL
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  • Page 1 � CUTTING PLOTTER ������ - ��� / ������� - �� ������ - �� MANUAL NO. FC4200-UM-251 SERVICE MANUAL FC4200-UM-251-03-9370...
  • Page 2 CONTENTS HISTORY OF REVISIONS NO. Date issued Description of revision Page Edition 01/10/23 First Printing 1 to 87 05/01/20 FC4210-60 information added. 1 to 101 05/03/22 The parts number for the writing panel of the FC4200-50 is corrected. FC4200-UM-251-03-9370...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    6.19 Measure Seal Pasting Position (FC4200-50) ..................29 6.20 Measure Seal Pasting Position (FC4200-60) ..................30 6.21 Measure Seal Pasting Position (FC4210-60) ..................31 6.22 Pen Sense Rubber Pasting Position (FC4200-50 / -60 only) ............32 6.23 Replacing the Main Board ......................... 33 FC4200-UM-251-03-9370...
  • Page 4 7.9 Adjusting the Distance Accuracy ......................43 7.10 Adjusting the Mark Sensor Mechanical Position ................45 7.11 Verifying the Carriage Check Position (FC4200-50 / 60 only) ............46 7.12 Adjusting the Gain ..........................47 7.13 Recording Adjustment Data ....................... 48 7.14 List of Readjustment Items ........................
  • Page 5 CONTENTS 12. CIRCIT DIAGRAMS ........................86 12.1 Wiring Diagram ..........................86 12.2 Main Board ............................88 12.3 Control Panel Relay Board ........................ 98 12.4 Y Motor Relay Board ......................... 99 12.5 Pen Board ............................100 FC4200-UM-251-03-9370...

  • Page 6: Introduction

    HP-GL is a registered trademark of Hewlett-Packard Company. The figure varies with the type of Graphtec-designated medium used and the currently selected cutting conditions. Based on the precision when using the pen provided and high-grade paper to read this plotterʼs resident pattern.
  • Page 7 27 kg HP-GL is a registered trademark of Hewlett-Packard Company. Depends on Graphtec-designated medium used and the currently selected cutting conditions. As determined by reading the plotter using the pen (included with the plotter) and high-grade paper. For use with the CB15U or CB15U-K30 cutter blade.

  • Page 8: Options

    INTRODUCTION 1.2 Options Name Part no. Description Stand ST0032 Dedicated stand for the FC4200-60 and FC4210-60 FC4200-UM-251-03-9370...

  • Page 9: External Dimensions

    INTRODUCTION 1.3 External Dimensions The FC4200-50 Model Unit: mm Dimensional precision error: ±5 mm FC4200-UM-251-03-9370...
  • Page 10 INTRODUCTION The FC4200-60 and FC4210-60 Model (Excluding the Optional Stand) 1172 Unit: mm Dimensional precision error: ±5 mm FC4200-UM-251-03-9370...

  • Page 11: Names Of The Main Parts

    NAMES OF THE MAIN PARTS 2. NAMES OF THE MAIN PARTS 2.1 Plotter Nomenclature FC4200-50 / FC4200-60 (1) Pen carriage Drives the cutter/pen to the left/right. (2) Pen holder Holds the cutter/pen and drives it up/down. (3) Pen station Holds a pen for plotting.
  • Page 12 NAMES OF THE MAIN PARTS FC4210-60 (1) Pen carriage Drives the cutter/pen to the left/right. (2) Pen holder Holds the cutter/pen and drives it up/down. (3) Y bar Holds the pen carriage; moves left/right. (4) Writing panel Cutting/plotting is performed here. (5) Control panel Used to set and use the plotterʼs various functions.

  • Page 13: Control Panel

    NAMES OF THE MAIN PARTS 2.2 Control Panel FORCE OFFSET SPEED QUALITY POWER PROMPT Indicator Lamps The POWER lamp remains lit (green) while the plotter is on. POWER POWER The PROMPT lamp lights (red) when the plotter receives data that will cause the pen carriage PROMPT to move outside the effective cutting area.
  • Page 14 NAMES OF THE MAIN PARTS Menu Keys PAUSE key: Press this key to enter Menu mode and light its green lamp. Press it again to cancel Menu mode and turn off the lamp. Press this key when you wish to proceed to set a function.

  • Page 15: The Tree Structure Of Menus

    THE TREE STRUCTURE OF MENUS 3. The Tree Structure of Menus In Menu mode for FC4200-50 and FC4200-60 Page Main Menu Submenu PAUSE MARK NEXT PAGE CLEAR PEN U/D SELECT PEN INTERFACE STEP SIZE (GP-GL mode only) NEXT PAGE RS-232C...
  • Page 16 THE TREE STRUCTURE OF MENUS In Menu mode for FC4210-60 Page Main Menu Submenu PAUSE MARK MODE TYPE � NEXT PAGE SIZE � EXPAND � DIST ADJ. ADJ.SENS � Only when the MARK mode is ON OFFSET SENS OPT. SPEED LEVEL CUT MARK T3 SENS STEP...

  • Page 17: Daily Maintenance And Storage

    DAILY MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE 4. DAILY MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE Daily Maintenance During the course of daily plotter operation, be sure to observe the following precautions. Never lubricate the mechanisms of the plotter. If the plotterʼs casing becomes dirty, wipe the soiled areas using a dry cloth or a cloth that has been moist- ened in a neutral detergent diluted with water.

  • Page 18: List Of Tools

    LIST OF TOOLS 5. LIST OF TOOLS • Colex gauges (20g, 50g, 100g, 200g, 500g) • Push-pull gauges (1kg, 2kg, 10kg) • Ceramic Pen • Cutter Pen Plunger • Steal Scale (Up to 30mm) • Personal Computer • Centronics Interface Cable •...

  • Page 19: Replacement Procedures

    REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES 6. REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES 6.1 Precautions 6.1.1 Safety Confirmation To prevent the plotter from malfunctioning and to ensure the safety of operators, please follow the instructions below: • Before turning on the power for the plotter, take care that your hands, hair, or clothing are not caught up in the pen carriage or sliding mechanism.

  • Page 20: Removing The Y Rail Cover

    REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES 6.2 Removing the Y Rail Cover Remove the M3L6 binding head screws securing the Y Rail Cover at five locations (two locations on the pen block side and three locations on the opposite side), in addition to the Rail Cover. To replace the Rail Cover, reverse the above procedure.

  • Page 21: Removing The Corner Cover

    REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES 6.4 Removing the Corner Cover Remove the two screws securing the Corner Cover 50L (left side) and Corner Cover 50R (right side) at the corners on the operation side (M3L10 tapping screw and M4L8 binding head screw, one pc. each), followed by the Corner Cover 50L and Corner Cover 50R.

  • Page 22: Removing The Interface Cover

    REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES 6.6 Removing the Interface Cover Remove the four M4L6 binding head screws securing Panel L, followed by Panel L. Remove Corner Cover A (on the right back side) and Corner Covers 50R and 50L. Remove the five screws securing the Interface Cover (three screws at the top and two TP screws at the bottom), followed by the Interface Cover.

  • Page 23: Removing The Operation Panel

    REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES 6.8 Removing the Operation Panel Remove the two screws securing the Corner Cover 50L (left side) at the corner on the operation side (M3L10 tapping screw and M4L8 binding head screw, one pc. each), followed by Corner Cover 50L. Remove the four M3L6 binding head screws securing the Operation Panel, followed by the Operation Panel.

  • Page 24: Changing Pen Blocks

    REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES 6.10 Changing Pen Blocks Remove the Y Rail Cover. Unfasten the two screws securing the Carriage Cover, and then remove the Carriage Cover. FC4200-50 / FC4200-60 Unfasten the screws FC4210-60 Unfasten the screws FC4200-UM-251-03-9370...
  • Page 25 To attach a Pen Block, reverse the above procedure after adjusting the Pen Block fitting height. The Pen Block height must be adjusted to within 10 mm (10.5 mm for FC4210-60) from the Writing Panel to the bottom of the Pen Block. FC4200-50 / FC4200-60 Remove the flexible cable from the connector...

  • Page 26: Adjusting The Pen Block Height

    REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES 6.11 Adjusting the Pen Block Height The Pen Block height needs be adjusted when attaching a Pen Block. Position the Pen Block within 10 mm (10.5 mm for FC4210-60) from the Writing Panel to the bottom of the Pen Block.

  • Page 27: Adjusting The X Belt Tension

    Press the belt downward at the middle part of the X Rail (where a screw hole is opened), and at the position where the belt is in contact with the X Rail, adjust the X belt tension to the following values: FC4200-50: 500 ± 25 gf FC4200-60 / FC4210-60: 300 ± 25 gf Apply suitable quantity of the silicon grease to the X belt when you replace to new one.

  • Page 28: Adjusting Y Belt Tension

    Press the rail-side belt at the middle part of the Y Rail, and at the position where the belt is in contact with the Y Rail, adjust the Y belt tension to the following values: FC4200-50: 600 ± 20 gf FC4200-60 / FC4210-60: 450 ± 20 gf Apply suitable quantity of the silicon grease to the Y belt when you replace to new one.

  • Page 29: Adjusting The X And Y Motor Synchro Belt Tension

    REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES 6.14 Adjusting the X and Y Motor Synchro Belt Tension For both X and Y motors of the FC4200-50 / 60 and FC4210-60, adjust the synchro belt tension to 2.0 ± 0.2 kgf. X motor Y motor FC4200-UM-251-03-9370...

  • Page 30: Setting The Origin Position (Fc4200-50)

    REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES 6.15 Setting the Origin Position (FC4200-50) Adjust the drawing origin to a position (7.5 mm, 24 mm) from the printing lines of the electrostatic adhesion panel. To set the origin (or home position), follow the procedure in Section 7.8, “Adjusting the Home Position.”...

  • Page 31: Setting The Origin Position (Fc4200-60)

    REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES 6.16 Setting the Origin Position (FC4200-60) Adjust the drawing origin to a position (87 mm, 20 mm) from the left edge of the XR rail. To set the origin (or home position), follow the procedure in Section 7.8, “Adjusting the Home Position.” FC4200-UM-251-03-9370...

  • Page 32: Setting The Origin Position (Fc4210-60)

    REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES 6.17 Setting the Origin Position (FC4210-60) Adjust the drawing origin to a position (13 mm, 20 mm) from the bottom left edge of the writing panel. To set the origin (or home position), follow the procedure in Section 7.8, “Adjusting the Home Position.” FC4200-UM-251-03-9370...

  • Page 33: About The Position Of The Register Sensor Height

    REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES 6.18 About the Position of the Register Sensor Height Adjust the sensor height from the sensor edge to the writing panel to 5 mm. FC4200-UM-251-03-9370...

  • Page 34: Measure Seal Pasting Position (Fc4200-50)

    REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES 6.19 Measure Seal Pasting Position (FC4200-50) Cut the measure to the length shown below and paste the cut measure into place. Termination 595 mm Termination 435 mm Pasting X: Paste the measure at the position at which the 0 on the measure is set 7.5 mm from the honeycomb edge along the X-axis, and the measure is vertically aligned with the honeycomb edge.

  • Page 35: Measure Seal Pasting Position (Fc4200-60)

    REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES 6.20 Measure Seal Pasting Position (FC4200-60) Cut the measure to the length shown below, then paste it into place. Termination 915 mm Termination 615 mm Pasting X: Paste the measure at the position at which the 0 on the measure is 5 mm from the left edge of the X Rail along the X-axis, and the measure is vertically aligned with the honeycomb edge.

  • Page 36: Measure Seal Pasting Position (Fc4210-60)

    REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES 6.21 Measure Seal Pasting Position (FC4210-60) Cut the measure to the length shown below, then paste it into place. Termination 900 mm Termination 620 mm Pasting X: Paste the measure at the position at which the 0 on the measure is 13 mm from the left edge of the honeycomb edge the X-axis, and the measure is vertically aligned with the honeycomb edge.

  • Page 37: Pen Sense Rubber Pasting Position (Fc4200-50 / -60 Only)

    REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES 6.22 Pen Sense Rubber Pasting Position (FC4200-50 / -60 only) Paste (1) Pen Sense Rubber at the position shown below. The pasting position is accepted if the pen is within the hatched section of the rubber. FC4200-UM-251-03-9370...

  • Page 38: Replacing The Main Board

    REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES 6.23 Replacing the Main Board Open the main control box. Main Board Disconnect all cables from the main board. Remove the all screws securing the main board. To replace the main board, reverse the above procedure. Execute the adjustment item of chapter 7-14. FC4200-UM-251-03-9370...

  • Page 39: Electrical Section

    1. Normal mode (factory settings) 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 FC4200-60 / FC4210-60 FC4200-50 2. Adjustment mode 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 2 3 4 5 6 7 8...

  • Page 40: Writing To Flash Memory

    7.2 Writing to Flash Memory To update the system frmware you need to have the following files. In addition, you need to use a com- puter. Firmware :FC4200-50 / 60 or FC4210 SEND.EXE :Utillity to transfer files using Windows SENDB.EXE :Utillity to transfer files using DOS...
  • Page 41 ELECTRICAL SECTION 5. Transfer firmware data from the personal computer. Send frmware to the plotter from the computer. Drag and drop the frmware file onto the SEND.EXE icon when using Windows. For DOS mode, use SENDB.EXE as shown below. (For example: Firmware file name is "v2.40") >SENDB v.2.40 The display changes to display the following: FORCE...

  • Page 42: Clearing Non-Volatile Ram

    2 3 4 5 6 7 8 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 FC4200-60 / FC4210-60 FC4200-50 1. The LCD displays the following screen, and the system begins initializing the NOVRAM. FORCE OFFSET NOV RAM CLEAR MODE OK!!

  • Page 43: Setting Suffix

    ELECTRICAL SECTION 7.4 Setting Suffix When you first switch on power after performing a NOVRAM clear, a suffix setup screen opens. 1. Set the DIP switch to adjustment mode (or normal mode) and switch on power. 2. The LCD displays the following: FORCE OFFSET SET SUFFIX...

  • Page 44: Adjusting The Mark Sensor Level

    ELECTRICAL SECTION 7.5 Adjusting the Mark Sensor Level Correctly connect the connectors for all wire materials before performing the operation described below. 1. Set the DIP switch to adjustment mode (or normal mode). 2. Hold down the POSITION keys “Left” and “Right” while switching on power. The LCD displays the follow- ing: FORCE OFFSET...

  • Page 45: Adjusting The Pen Pressure

    ELECTRICAL SECTION 7.6 Adjusting the Pen Pressure Required jigs and tools • Collet gauges (500 g, 300 g, 50 g) • Cutter plunger 1. Check that the carriage cover is in place. Fit the cutter plunger from which the blade has been removed into the cutter holder.

  • Page 46: Adjusting Pen Exchange (Fc4200-50 / 60 Only)

    ELECTRICAL SECTION 7.7 Adjusting Pen Exchange (FC4200-50 / 60 only) 1. Set the DIP switch to adjustment mode and switch on power. 2. Hold down the [Next Page] key until the LCD displays the following: FORCE OFFSET PEN EXCHANG ADJUST...

  • Page 47: Adjusting The Home Position

    ELECTRICAL SECTION 7.8 Adjusting the Home Position 1. Set the DIP switch to adjustment mode and switch on power. 2. Hold down the [Next Page] key until the LCD displays the following: FORCE OFFSET HOME ADJ. PRESS ENTER KEY!! SPEED QUALITY 3.

  • Page 48: Adjusting The Distance Accuracy

    ELECTRICAL SECTION 7.9 Adjusting the Distance Accuracy 1. Set the DIP switch to adjustment mode and set micro trace. Attach a ceramic pen to the cutter holder and switch on power. 2. Hold down the [Next Page] key until the LCD displays the following: FORCE OFFSET DISTANCE ADJUST...
  • Page 49 ELECTRICAL SECTION 7. When the adjustment is complete, press the [Next Page] key to finish. FC4200-UM-251-03-9370...

  • Page 50: Adjusting The Mark Sensor Mechanical Position

    ELECTRICAL SECTION 7.10 Adjusting the Mark Sensor Mechanical Position 1. Place a sheet of white paper on the panel, making sure that no part of it is raised above the surface. 2. Set the DIP switch to adjustment mode and switch on power. 3.

  • Page 51: Verifying The Carriage Check Position (Fc4200-50 / 60 Only)

    ELECTRICAL SECTION 7.11 Verifying the Carriage Check Position (FC4200-50 / 60 only) 1. Set the DIP switch to adjustment mode and switch on power. 2. Hold down the [Next Page] key until the LCD displays the following: FORCE OFFSET SET CARCHK POS...

  • Page 52: Adjusting The Gain

    ELECTRICAL SECTION 7.12 Adjusting the Gain 1. Set the DIP switch to normal mode. 2. Hold down the [Left] position key while switching on power. 3. After an initialization operation, execute a gain adjustment program from the personal computer. The LCD displays the following: FORCE OFFSET...

  • Page 53: Recording Adjustment Data

    ELECTRICAL SECTION 7.13 Recording Adjustment Data After completing the adjustment work, record the adjusted values at the position in the electrical box shown below. Power supply Main board Record position Inlet The contents of an example record are shown below. 88, 308, 562 Pen pressure adjusted values 84, 305, 559...

  • Page 54: List Of Readjustment Items

    ELECTRICAL SECTION 7.14 List of Readjustment Items If you replaced one of the units listed in the table below or altered their sensor positions, be sure to read- just the corresponding items. Unit name Main board Pen relay X home Mark sensor Pen block XY motor XY timing...

  • Page 55: Location Of Parts On The Main Board

    ELECTRICAL SECTION 7.15 Location of Parts on the Main Board DIP SW Centronics Checking Voltage Levels The output voltage levels Main Board Pin No. Output valtage Permissible range +34V +33.5V to +34.5V +12V +11.5V to +12.5V -12V -11.5V to -12.5V +4.9V to +5.1V FC4200-UM-251-03-9370...

  • Page 56: Setting The Power Unitʼs Supply Voltage

    ELECTRICAL SECTION 7.16 Setting the Power Unitʼs Supply Voltage (1) Check that the plotterʼs POWER switch is off. (2) Open the chassis of the Main Control Box. Power Unit (3) Connect the power unitʼs cable to the required connector. Voltage series Corresponding area Connector 100 V...

  • Page 57: Test Modes

    TEST MODES 8. TEST MODES 8.1 Printing a List of the Currently Selected Conditions Caution: As soon as the F2 (COND. PAT.) key is pressed to select this function in Step (4) below, the pen carriage begins moving. Be sure to keep hands, hair, and so forth away from the plotterʼs moving parts. The PRINT CONDITION function prints a list of the plotterʼs currently selected conditions so you can check them all at once.

  • Page 58: Running The Self Test

    TEST MODES 8.2 Running the SELF TEST Caution: As soon as the F3 (SELF TEST) key is pressed to select this function in Step (4) below, the pen carriage begins moving. Be sure to keep hands, hair, and so forth away from the plotterʼs moving parts. The SELF TEST function prints a test pattern that allows you to check the plotterʼs operation independent of its interface functions.

  • Page 59: Using The Character Dump Mode

    TEST MODES 8.3 Using the Character Dump Mode Caution: As soon as the F4 (DUMP) key is pressed to select this function in Step (4) below, the pen carriage be- gins moving. Be sure to keep hands, hair, and so forth away from the plotterʼs moving parts. This CHAR DUMP function enables advanced users to check whether or not the plotter is properly receiv- ing the data sent from the computer.

  • Page 60: Trouble Shooting

    9. TROUBLE SHOOTING If your plotter is not operating properly, try the solution(s) described in the following tables before contacting your sales representative or nearest Graphtec vendor to request a service call. 9.1 The Plotter Doesnʼt Operate After Being Turned On...

  • Page 61: The Cut Results Are Unsatisfactory

    TROUBLE SHOOTING 9.2 The Cut Results Are Unsatisfactory Symptom Cause Solution • The cut corners are too round The OFFSET setting is not suitable Adjust the OFFSET setting. • The cut corners are too pointed for the blade type being used. a Corners are too rounded: Raise the OFFSET value.
  • Page 62 TROUBLE SHOOTING Symptom Cause Solution • The cutter unit generates an The tip of the cutter plunger is Adjust the extended length of the cutterʼ abnormal noise during operation. rubbing against the medium. s blade and the cutting FORCE setting. •...

  • Page 63: The Coordinate Axes Cannot Be Correctly Aligned

    TROUBLE SHOOTING 9.3 The Coordinate Axes Cannot Be Correctly Aligned Symptom Cause Solution During automatic registration mark There is foreign matter or plotting Ensure that the detection area is free of alignment, the MARK SEARCH on the area where the mark sensor foreign matter or plotting.

  • Page 64: General Error Messages

    TROUBLE SHOOTING 9.4 General Error Messages Error message Cause Solution [X POSITION ALARM POWER OFF The cutting conditions specified Lower the SPEED setting. Lower the THEN ON] for the medium to be cut are FORCE setting. unreasonable. [Y POSITION ALARM POWER OFF THEN ON] Something is obstructing the pen After removing the obstacle, turn the...

  • Page 65: Error Messages In Gp-Gl Command Mode

    Your software applicationʼs output Configure your software application device setting has changed. menu to permit Graphtec plotter control. Re-specify the software applicationʼs interface conditions. The plotterʼs interface conditions Re-specify the plotterʼs interface have changed.

  • Page 66: Error Messages In Hp-Gl Command Mode

    TROUBLE SHOOTING 9.6 Error Messages in HP-GL Command Mode If any of the HP-GL command error messages listed in the following table is displayed, the cause can nearly always be traced to one of the causes below: (1) The software applicationʼs output device setting has changed; or (2) The plotterʼs interface conditions have changed.

  • Page 67: Specifying The Pen Conditions

    SPECIFYING THE PEN CONDITIONS 10. SPECIFYING THE PEN CONDITIONS In preparation for starting a cutting operation, this chapter provides instructions on achieving optimum cutting conditions by specifying the cutter penʼs blade type as well as the cutting FORCE, cutting SPEED, cutter OFFSET, and cutting QUALITY settings.
  • Page 68 SPECIFYING THE PEN CONDITIONS Reference Values for Plotting Conditions Pen type FORCE SPEED QUALITY Water-based ballpoint pen 20 to 23 2 to 3 Oil-based ballpoint pen 18 to 23 2 to 3 To avoid unnecessary wear on the penʼs tip, specify the FORCE value to its lowest permissible setting. When speci- fying the SPEED value, check that the plotted results are not too faint or otherwise unsatisfactory.

  • Page 69: Selecting A Set Of Cutting Conditions

    SPECIFYING THE PEN CONDITIONS 10.2 Selecting a Set of Cutting Conditions Four different sets of user-defined cutting conditions can be registered in the plotterʼs memory as COND Nos. 1 through 4. To specify a set of cutting conditions, you must first select the destination COND No. By selecting a different COND No., you can easily switch between pre-defined cutting conditions for four types of media.

  • Page 70: Specifying The Cutting Conditions

    SPECIFYING THE PEN CONDITIONS 10.3 Specifying the Cutting Conditions This section describes how to specify the cutter penʼs blade type and its cutting FORCE, cutting SPEED, cut- ter OFFSET, and cutting QUALITY parameters. Note: Before specifying the cutting conditions, first perform the setting procedure described in Section 5.6, “Specifying the Pen Conditions.”...
  • Page 71 SPECIFYING THE PEN CONDITIONS 10.3.2 Specifying the Cutting/Plotting FORCE The FORCE parameter is used to specify the pressure applied either by the cutter pen during cutting or by the plotting pen during plotting. Select the FORCE setting while referring to the optimum FORCE setting for both your pen type and the currently loaded medium.
  • Page 72 SPECIFYING THE PEN CONDITIONS 10.3.3 Specifying the Cutting SPEED The SPEED parameter is used to specify the travelling speed of either the lowered cutter pen during cut- ting or the lowered plotting pen during plotting. Select the SPEED setting while referring to the optimum SPEED setting for both your pen type and the currently loaded medium.
  • Page 73 SPECIFYING THE PEN CONDITIONS 10.3.4 Selecting the Cutting QUALITY The QUALITY parameter is used to specify the acceleration rate during cutting or plotting. Select the QUALITY setting while referring to the optimum QUALITY setting for both your pen type and the currently loaded medium.
  • Page 74 SPECIFYING THE PEN CONDITIONS 10.3.5 Setting Cutting Conditions in THICK MODE Select the THICK MODE setting when you will be cutting either thick media (such as masking rubber for sandblasting or thick paper for apparel patterns) or thin but hard media (such as acrylic film). Note: For more information about the THICK MODE parameter, see Section 6.4, “Enabling the THICK MODE Setting.”...

  • Page 75: Running A Cutting Test

    SPECIFYING THE PEN CONDITIONS 10.4 Running a Cutting Test After specifying the blade type, FORCE, and SPEED settings, run a cutting test to actually confirm the com- bined impact of your settings. Check how deeply the medium has been cut and the roundness of the cut cor- ners.
  • Page 76 SPECIFYING THE PEN CONDITIONS 6. Check the cut pattern(s). Peel off the four outside corners of the test pattern(s) that you cut by selecting TEST 1 or 2, and then look at the corners of the inner triangle. If the corners are rounded, the OFFSET setting is too low.

  • Page 77: Part List

    11. PART LIST 11.1 Recommended List of Parts Part No. Description Name Remarks 772219580 4200 Main Board 772219530 4200 Pen Board FC4200-50, FC4200-60 772121520 4210 Pen Board FC4210-60 792219701 Pen Block FC4200-50, FC4200-60 792121701 4210 Pen Block Assy FC4210-60 772219510...

  • Page 78: External Casing

    Corner Cover 50L 022550190 Corner Cover 50R 054215240 Corner Cover -A FP80 054215250 Corner Cover -B FP80 622190490 Pen Sense Rubber FC4200-50, FC4200-60 only 622195061 Operation Tray 4250 FC4200-50 622195561 Operation Tray 4260 FC4200-60, FC4210-60 022550130 Front Cover 50H FC4200-50 622195540...
  • Page 79 PART LIST External Casing FC4200-UM-251-03-9370...

  • Page 80: Main Frame, X Slide Section, And X Drive Section

    Remarks Qʼty 775421810 X Motor X Motor FP80 691800530 X Flex Cable Section A2 FPC, 06711 FC4200-50, FP92 691800520 X Flex Cable Section A1 FPC, 06710 FC4200-60, FC4210-60, FP91 054220010 Honeycom board A2 Honeycom board FC4200-50, FP82 022552120 Honeycom board...
  • Page 81 PART LIST Main Frame, X Slide Section, and X Drive Section FC4200-UM-251-03-9370...
  • Page 82 PART LIST X Rear Slide Section for FC4210-60 FC4200-UM-251-03-9370...

  • Page 83: Y Bar, Y Slide Section, Y Drive Section, And Pen Block Section

    Stopper 8mm 622190091 Y Rail Y Rail FC4200-50 FC4200-50 622191091 Y Rail Y Rail FC4200-60 FC4200-60, FC4210-60 622195031 Y Rail Cover FC4200-50 FC4200-50 622195531 Y Rail Cover FC4200-60 FC4200-60, FC4210-60 622190411 Y Belt Y Belt FC4200-50 FC4200-50 622191411 Y Belt...
  • Page 84 PART LIST Part No. Description Name Remarks Qʼty 622192081 Arm Spring 1 FC4200-50, FC4200-60 622192091 Arm Spring 2 FC4200-50, FC4200-60 621113590 Thumb Screw L10 FC4200-50, FC4200-60 621113580 Thumb Screw L14 FC4210-60 772219510 4200 Relay Board 772219520 4200 Mark Sensor Board...
  • Page 85 PART LIST Y Bar, Y Slide Section, Y Drive Section, and Pen Block Section FC4200-UM-251-03-9370...
  • Page 86 PART LIST Y Slide Section for FC4210-60 Y Drive Section for FC4210-60 Pen Block Section for FC4210-60 FC4200-UM-251-03-9370...
  • Page 87 PART LIST Registration Mark Sensor Section for FC4210-60 FC4200-UM-251-03-9370...

  • Page 88: Electrical Section

    518000033 Inlet SUP-B3G-E 792420100 4200 Main Board 4200 Main Board 500050538 Fan TUDC24B4-602 772219550 FC4200 Control Panel Sheet FC4200 Control Panel Sheet 775421740 High-voltage Unit 4250 High-voltage Board FC4200-50 772219600 4250 Elect-static Panel SW 4250 Elect-static Panel SW FC4200-50 FC4200-UM-251-03-9370...
  • Page 89 PART LIST Electrical Section FC4200-UM-251-03-9370...

  • Page 90: Accessories, And Others

    FC4210-60 621219020 Application Sheet Application Sheet FC4210-60 622190810 Packing Box for FC4200-50 Packing Box FC4250 622190800 Packing Box for FC4200-60 Packing Box FC4260 621219900 Packing Box for FC4210-60 Packing Box FC4210 11.7 Option Stand for FC4200-60 and FC4210-60 (ST0032) Part No.

  • Page 91: Circit Diagrams

    CIRCIT DIAGRAMS 12. CIRCIT DIAGRAMS 12.1 Wiring Diagram Wiring Diagram for FC4200-50 and FC4200-60 FC4200-UM-251-03-9370...
  • Page 92 CIRCIT DIAGRAMS Wiring Diagram for FC4210-60 FC4200-UM-251-03-9370...

  • Page 93: Main Board

    CIRCIT DIAGRAMS 12.2 Main Board Main Board (1/10) FC4200-UM-251-03-9370...
  • Page 94 CIRCIT DIAGRAMS Main Board (2/10) FC4200-UM-251-03-9370...
  • Page 95 CIRCIT DIAGRAMS Main Board (3/10) FC4200-UM-251-03-9370...
  • Page 96 CIRCIT DIAGRAMS Main Board (4/10) FC4200-UM-251-03-9370...
  • Page 97 CIRCIT DIAGRAMS Main Board (5/10) FC4200-UM-251-03-9370...
  • Page 98 CIRCIT DIAGRAMS Main Board (6/10) FC4200-UM-251-03-9370...
  • Page 99 CIRCIT DIAGRAMS Main Board (7/10) FC4200-UM-251-03-9370...
  • Page 100 CIRCIT DIAGRAMS Main Board (8/10) FC4200-UM-251-03-9370...
  • Page 101 CIRCIT DIAGRAMS Main Board (9/10) FC4200-UM-251-03-9370...
  • Page 102 CIRCIT DIAGRAMS Main Board (10/10) FC4200-UM-251-03-9370...

  • Page 103: Control Panel Relay Board

    CIRCIT DIAGRAMS 12.3 Control Panel Relay Board FC4200-UM-251-03-9370...

  • Page 104: Y Motor Relay Board

    CIRCIT DIAGRAMS 12.4 Y Motor Relay Board FC4200-UM-251-03-9370...

  • Page 105: Pen Board

    CIRCIT DIAGRAMS 12.5 Pen Board Pen Board for FC4200-50 and FC4200-60 FC4200-UM-251-03-9370...
  • Page 106 CIRCIT DIAGRAMS Pen Board for FC4210-60 FC4200-UM-251-03-9370...

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