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MIMAKI CG-FX SERIES Operation Manual

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CUTTING PLOTTER
CG-FX
Series
OPERATION MANUAL
MIMAKI ENGINEERING CO., LTD.
TKB Gotenyama Building, 5-9-41, Kitashinagawa, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo 141-0001, Japan
Phone: +81-3-5420-8671
Fax: +81-3-5420-8687
URL: http: // www.mimaki. co. jp/
D200805

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  • Page 1 CUTTING PLOTTER CG-FX Series OPERATION MANUAL MIMAKI ENGINEERING CO., LTD. TKB Gotenyama Building, 5-9-41, Kitashinagawa, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo 141-0001, Japan Phone: +81-3-5420-8671 Fax: +81-3-5420-8687 URL: http: // www.mimaki. co. jp/ D200805...
  • Page 3 CAUTION DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY: THIS LIMITED WARRANTY OF MIMAKI SHALL BE THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE WARRANTY AND IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS, AND MIMAKI NEITHER ASSUMES NOR AUTHO-...
  • Page 4 Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which cause the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense. • In the case where MIMAKI-recommended cable is not used for connection of this device, limits provided by FCC rules can be exceeded.

  • Page 5: Foreword

    Foreword Congratulations on your purchase of a CG-FX series cutting plotter. CG-FX series cutting plotter is a highly functional cutting plotter with the high-speed registration mark detection. Read this Operation manual carefully and make the most effective use of your plotter.

  • Page 6: Features

    Features The features of the device are described below. Together with the method of operation of the device explained in this manual, they help you understand how to use the device properly. Photo electric eye High accuracy mark-detection sensor enables the mark plotted on sheets to automatically read, com- pensate distances, set the plotting and compensate paper gradient.

  • Page 7: For Safe Operation

    For safe operation Pictorial signs Pictorial signs are used in this Operation manual for safe operation of and in prevention of damages to the device. Pictorial signs and their meanings are given below. Read and fully understand before reading the text. •...

  • Page 8: Never Do The Following

    Never Do the Following WARNING Do not disassemble or remodel the device. Abnormal event occurs. • Never disassemble or remodel • If the device is used under an the main unit of the plotter. abnormal condition where the Disassembling/remodeling any of device produces smoke or them will result in electric shocks unpleasant smell, fire or electric...

  • Page 9: Precautions In Installation

    Precautions in installation CAUTION A place that is not horizontal A place exposed to direct sunlight A place in which temperature and humidity A place that vibrates vary by a great margin Use the device under the following environment. Operating environment: 20 to 35°C 35 to 65% (Rh) A place exposed to direct air blow from air...

  • Page 10: Precautions In Use

    Precautions in use CAUTION Caution with cutters Be careful with the movable parts • Do not touch the edged cutter • Do not touch a rolling grit roller, blade. or may hurt fingertips or tear off finger nails • Do not swing a cut holder to avoid danger.

  • Page 11: Safety Labels

    Safety labels The device is adhered with a safety label that informs the customer of possible risks associated with the device. Be sure to understand the correct meaning of the safety label to avoid danger. If the safety label is illegible due to stains or has come off, purchase a new one from our sales office. (Order No.

  • Page 12: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Foreword ..........................iii On This Operation manual ........................iii Features ..........................iv For safe operation ....................... v Pictorial signs ............................v Example of pictorial signs ........................v Never Do the Following .......................... vi Precautions in installation ........................vii Precautions in use ..........................
  • Page 13 Tool conditions setting ....................2. 8 Cut conditions (CT1, CT2, CT3, CT4, CT5) settings ................. 2. 9 Plotting conditions (PEN) settings ....................2. 11 Pouncing conditions (PIN) settings ....................2. 11 Half cut conditions (HLF) settings ....................2. 12 Loading a sheet of media ..................... 2. 13 Maximum cutting area ........................
  • Page 14 Method to detect registration marks ....................3. 35 Expand the cut (plot) area [EXPANDS] .................... 3. 44 Switch the cutting mode [CUT MODE] .................... 3. 45 Set the function according to the blade tip direction [DUMMY CUT] ..........3. 45 Specify the sheet type [SHEET SET] ....................

  • Page 15: How To Read This Operation Manual

    How to read this operation manual Display panel and Indication of the Keys In this Operation manual, the characters Display panel of the operation panel and the keys used to operate the device are explained, together with the operation procedure. page 1.6 Operate the device while confirming the Display panel.
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  • Page 17 CHAPTER 1 Before Use This chapter describes on the parts name and setting procedures before use. Table of contents Checking the accessories ................1. 2 Configuration and function ................1. 4 Scale seal ....................1. 12 Connecting the cables ................1. 13 Menu mode ....................

  • Page 18: Checking The Accessories

    Checking the accessories The articles illustrated below are supplied with your device as accessories. Check them up for correct quantities and appearance. If you should find any fault, please contact your distributor. Foot Assembly Assembling Instructions (2 pieces) Right and left Leg BOX Assembly (2pieces) Pipe for increased...
  • Page 19 Main unit Cutter holder Cutter blade Ball-point pen Scale seal Pen adapter Cable clamp Main unit BOX Upper Lower Roll bar (2 pieces) Stay Roll holder Roll assist bar (1 pieces) Roll stay Assembly Power cable Operation Manual CD-ROM (FineCut) USB Driver Install Guide –...

  • Page 20: Configuration And Function

    Configuration and function The Front Name Function Pinch roller The pinch rollers can be moved to the right or left to adapt to the size of sheet to be used. The pinch rollers feed out the sheet while pressing it against the corresponding grit rollers.

  • Page 21: The Rear

    The Rear Name Function Sheet sensor It detects the presence of the sheet and sheet length. Page 1.11 AC inlet The power cable is connected to the AC inlet. Page 1.14 Roll bar A roll sheet is placed on the two roll bars. Roll stay Roll stays support the roll bars.

  • Page 22: Operation Panel

    Operation Panel Display panel The display panel indicates tool conditions such as speed, pres- sure and offset, tool coordinates, functions and error messages. POWER lamp It lights up when the power to the device is turned on. [DATA CLEAR] key This key is used to clear the data received.
  • Page 23 Jog keys The arrow keys are used as described in the table below. When inputting a Before the detection After the detection When selecting a choice selected among of a sheet of a sheet function several alternatives Detects the sheet width Shifts and carriage to and the top end of the the left.

  • Page 24: Carriage

    Carriage Pen-shaped cutter and tool holder are attached to the carriage. Sensor for detecting a sheet / registra- tion mark, and sheet cutter are also attached. Light pointer lights up in red during positioning for the registration mark detection. When the registration mark detection is set to non-OFF, the light pointer goes out by pushing over the clamp lever.
  • Page 25 * When using three pinch rollers, arrange the middle pinch roller in the center of the sheet. In case positioning to one-side, it may cause sheet slippage. Or when using four pinch rollers (CG-160FX), positioning to equally. * Move the pinch roller 3 to the retracted point located at the leftmost end of its travel range in the case where the pinch roller 3 is not used for operation.

  • Page 26: Control The Clamp Pressure

    Control the clamp pressure The clamp pressure can be changed in two levels using the clamp pressure lever. Select higher or lower level of the clamp pressure that matches the sheet to be used. * Set the both clamp pressure is high mode when in using. If using the clamp in a low mode, it may cause the misaligned sheet.

  • Page 27: The Sheet Sensor

    The sheet sensor The sheet sensors detects the presence of the sheet and the sheet length. There are 2 media sensors on the platen. Sheet sensor Pen line Two types of the pen line, rubber pen line and sponge pen line provided. Use the rubber pen line for cutting and plotting.

  • Page 28: Scale Seal

    Scale seal Scale seal is the seal with a scale to measure a leaf sheet. We provide the two types of the scale seals, mm unit scale seal and the inch unit scale seal. Put a scale seal on a main unit 1) Remove the seal little by little from the end to put on the main unit.

  • Page 29: Connecting The Cables

    Connecting the cables * When connecting the cables, turn off first the power to the device and that to the host computer which the power cable is to be connected. * Do not insert/remove the cable during data transferring. * For details on USB connection, refer to attached USB install guide. * Follow the instructions in case the wizard displayed when connected a USB cable.

  • Page 30: Menu Mode

    Menu mode There are the following four mode in this device. Each of the four modes is explained below. < NOT-READY > mode This is the mode before the medium detector. The keys other than the [REMOTE] key are effective. <...
  • Page 31 CHAPTER 2 Basic Operations This chapter describes on the setting procedures from tool attaching to cut(plot) operation. * Display panel shows the following message during saving the setting values such as tool setting value. Make sure not to turn off power during displaying the following message.

  • Page 32: Operation

    Operation The following shows a series of operations and settings, ranging from power-on to end of cutting (plotting). For details on each item, refer to the reference page. Tool P. 2.3 Turn on the power on P. 2.7 Set the tool conditions P.

  • Page 33: Attach A Tool

    Attach a tool The following tools are available on this plotter. Cutter/Pen(Rollerball)/Poncing Pin(option) When in use of a cutter, adjust the cutter blade before attaching. • Refer to the appendix for exchanging the cutter blade or procedure of adjust- ing the other cutter blade. (Refer to Page 5.4) How to attach a cutter blade 1) Loosen the cutter holder cap.

  • Page 34: Adjusting The Blade Tip Of The Cutter

    Adjusting the blade tip of the cutter Adjust the protruding amount of the cutter blade to the type of cutter and sheet of media to be used. When you have adjusted the cutter blade, conduct test cutting to check the cutter for sharpness. For the cutter supplied with unit, the protruding amount of the blade can be adjusted with the cutter mounted in the pen carriage.

  • Page 35: Attaching A Tool

    Attaching a tool Attach a tool to the tool holder of the carriage. The tool can be loaded this side or far side of the tool holder. The attached position differs according to the selected tool. Far side holder This side holder Far side holder Pen-plotting or cutting of PVC sheet on the pen line rubber is enabled.

  • Page 36: Attaching Ball-Point Pen On The Market

    Attaching ball-point pen on the market * As for the ball-point pen on the market, use the ones with 8 to 9 mm diam- eter. Picture quality may vary depending on the pen used. The recommended boll point pen is as follows, PENTEL CO., LTD.

  • Page 37: Turining The Power On

    Turining the power on * Be sure to check to ascertain that the pinch rollers have been raised before turning the power on. * Turn on the power switch of the device after turning on the power to the host computer.

  • Page 38: Tool Conditions Setting

    Tool conditions setting Three different tool conditions are to be set such as cutting conditions, plotting conditions and pouncing conditions. Specify “SPEED”, “PRESSURE” and “OFFSET” settings that suit the tool to be used. To set tool conditions, press the [TOOL] key under the local mode, select tool condition and input settings.

  • Page 39: Cut Conditions (Ct1, Ct2, Ct3, Ct4, Ct5) Settings

    Cut conditions (CT1, CT2, CT3, CT4, CT5) settings Enter tool conditions for the operation using a cutter. Three kinds of cutting conditions (CT1, CT2, CT3, CT4 and CT5) can be entered at a time. This means these conditions can be entered separately according to the cutter to be used.
  • Page 40 Procedure 1) Press [TOOL] key to select the cut number. CT2 020 080 0.30 Select [CT2]. 2) Change the speed value with the jog keys [ ] CT2 050 080 0.30 and [ ]. Increase the speed value to fast the speed. Decrease the value to slow the speed.

  • Page 41: Plotting Conditions (Pen) Settings

    Plotting conditions (PEN) settings Enter conditions for the operation using a pen. Set the SPEED and PRESSURE values. No setting for the OFFSET value. Setting value SPEED 1 to 10 cm/s (1 cm/s step) 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, 100 cm/s PRESSURE 10 to 20 g (2 g step) 20 to 100 g (5 g step)

  • Page 42: Half Cut Conditions (Hlf) Settings

    Half cut conditions (HLF) settings When the HARF settings is set to ON, the HLF is available to register the setting. The following items are settable in the HARF settings.( Page 3.52) Half cut : Setting of broken-line cutting Half cut press : Cutting pressure to remain after cutting Half cut length : Length of sheet to remain after cutting Cut length...

  • Page 43: Loading A Sheet Of Media

    Loading a sheet of media Either a cut sheet or a roll sheet can be loaded on the device. The pinch rollers and grit rollers hold the sheet in position. Specify the location of the pinch rollers to match the sheet to be used. There are three pinch rollers on the main unit.

  • Page 44: Sheet Detection

    Sheet detection The width and length of the sheet is detected by pressing the arrow keys or [END] key in accordance with the sheet loaded. * Once the length of a sheet of media has been detected, if the received data is larger than the sheet, only the portion of data that exceeds the sheet will not be cut.
  • Page 45 The device detects a sheet of media in the five different methods as shown below. A roll sheet is loaded A leaf sheet is loaded Only the sheet width is to the rear face of the to the rear face of the detected.

  • Page 46: Loading A Leaf Sheet

    Loading a leaf sheet 1) Pass a leaf sheet under the platen. Tilt the set lever toward you, raise the pinch rollers and adjust the rightmost end of the leaf of sheet to the lib of the platen. Alternatively, align the sheet front parallel to the platen. 2) Move the pinch rollers according to the sheet width.

  • Page 47: Loading A Roll Sheet

    Loading a roll sheet In the case where a roll of sheet is used, roll stays are required to be mounted on the device. Refer to Assembling Instructions. Roll bar 1) Attach the roll bar assembly to the roll stays. Place the roll bar assy.
  • Page 48 4) Lock the roller stoppers. Press the lock lever toward the rear from the front of the main unit to lock them. • The roll stoppers work to prevent the roll sheet Lock from turning when you draw out the rolled sheet. 5) Hold a sheet.

  • Page 49: Execute Test Cutting (Plotting)

    Execute test cutting (plotting) Execute test cutting (plotting) to confirm the tool configurations. In the test cutting, the device cuts two different types of squares. • The proper tool configurations results in the following test cutting (plotting). • The both two squares cut completely. •...

  • Page 50: Starting Cutting (Plotting)

    Starting cutting (plotting) After the completion of loading of a tool and sheet and establishment of tool conditions, you can start cutting (plotting). • Check up the following settings before executing cutting (plotting). Setting of the origin ( Page 2.20) Setting of the origin select ( Page 3.54) Setting of the commands (...

  • Page 51: Starting Cutting (Plotting)

    Starting cutting (plotting) 1) After the set of the origin, press the [REMOTE] REMOTE key. The display on the LCD will change over to the remote mode. 2) Send data from the host computer to the de- 1356KB vice. Once the device receives data, the device will give the remaining amount of data while performing cutting (plotting).

  • Page 52: Turning The Power Off

    Turning the power off When plotting is completed, press the “ O ” side of the power switch on the front face to turn the power off. To turn the power off, check first whether or not there is data received. 1) Confirm not receiving any data REMOTE Confirm the display indicates the remote mode or the local...
  • Page 53 CHAPTER 3 Function This chapter describes the functions invoked with the jog key, functions invoked with specific keys, and other functions. Table of contents Functions invoked with the jog mode (jog keys) ........... 3. 2 Functions invoked with the specific keys ............3. 7 Functions .....................

  • Page 54: Functions Invoked With The Jog Mode (Jog Keys)

    Functions invoked with the jog mode (jog keys) This section describes the procedure for switching to functions invoked with specific keys, and the operating instructions on each menu. For detailed menu configuration, refer to Appendix. ( Page 5.11) Local mode CT1 020 050 0.
  • Page 55 1) Select the local mode. Ascertain first the device does not cutting (plotting) under the REMOTE mode, then press the [REMOTE] key to enter the LOCAL mode. 2) Press any of the jog keys[ ] [ ] [ ] or [ ] to switch to the jog mode. Press any of the jog keys to enter the jog mode.

  • Page 56: Setting An Origin

    Setting an origin The origin is a reference point of data to be cut (ploted). Paper cut The sheet is cut off at the current location of the tool. For the paper cutting, the sheet will be cut up to the location 100 mm outside each of the pinch roller.

  • Page 57: Cutting Area

    Cutting area An area in which the device performs cutting (plotting) is specified. The area that has a diagonal line extending from the origin and a given UL (upper left) point is the effective cutting area. If you tilt the clamp lever toward you, the cut area specified will be cleared. Point UL Origin Cut area specified...

  • Page 58: Digitization Operation

    Digitization operation Coordinates of the plotted figure as from the origin are displayed on the host computer. When the device receives a digitization command (DP) from the host computer, the digitization operation is enabled. To conduct digitization, install a sheet with patterns to be used to specify points on the device. •...

  • Page 59: Functions Invoked With The Specific Keys

    Functions invoked with the specific keys This section describes the procedure for switching menus by the specific keys and the operating instructions. For detailed menu configuration, refer to Appendix. ( Page 5.9) Remote mode Tool conditions Local mode CT1 020 050 0. 30 REMOTE CT1 020 050 0.

  • Page 60: Switch Between Remote And The Local Mode [Remote]

    Switch between remote and the local mode [REMOTE] Switch between remote and the local mode each time pushing on the [REMOTE] key. During cut (plot) operation, push on the [REMOTE] to interrupt cutting temporarily. Push on the key again to restart the cutting operation. •...

  • Page 61: Set The Distance Compensation [Tool]

    Set the distance compensation [TOOL] In case executing a long data cutting, the cut length may have an error depends on the thickness of the sheet. Additionally, the diameter difference between the right and the left grit rollers may cause the sheet shirting distance difference between the both sheets.
  • Page 62 1) Push on the [TOOL] in a local mode. CT1 020 050 0.30 Tool configuration displayed. Cursor blinking on the [SPEED] value. 2) Push on the jog key [ ]. CT1 020 050 0.30 Cursor blinking on the tool conditions. Push on the jog keys [ ] [ ] to change the tool conditions.
  • Page 63 8) Push on the [ENTER/HOLD] key to determine DRAW SHIFT= 0mm the reference length of the B direction. 9) Specify the plotting position of the adjustment DRAW SHIFT=10mm pattern. Offset the all the line segment (AR, AL, B) inside of a sheet. 10) Push on the [ENTER/HOLD] key.

  • Page 64: Feed The Paper [Feed]

    Feed the paper [FEED] The sheet is fed by the length to be used. In the case where a roll sheet is used or a long-dimension data is to be cut (plotted), the sheet has to be fed by the length to be used to provide an allowance. In addition, displacement of the sheet can be checked by feeding the sheet.

  • Page 65: Modify The Sheet Displacement [Enter / Hold]

    Modify the sheet displacement [ENTER / HOLD] In the case where the sheet slips out of position during cutting (plotting) of long-distance data, the hold function is used to put the device on hold to allow the operator to correct the displacement of the sheet and re-start the operation after the completion of correction.

  • Page 66: Functions

    Functions This section describes the procedure of switching function menu and the operating instructions. For detailed menu configuration, refer to Appendix. ( Page 5.13) Local mode CT1 020 050 0. 30 Page 3.16 FUNCTION SQUARE CUT <ENT> FUNCTION Page 3.16 No.
  • Page 67 1) Select the local mode. Ascertain first the device does not cutting (plotting) under the REMOTE mode, then press the [REMOTE] key to enter the LOCAL mode. 2) Press [FUNCTION] key to switch to the function menu. Display functions during each pushing on the [FUNCTION] key or the jog keys [ ] [ ]. 3) Select a function.

  • Page 68: Test Cutting [Square Cut]

    Test cutting [SQUARE CUT] In the case where you have changed the type of sheet or tool and cutting conditions have been changed correspondingly, the test cutting function is used to execute test cutting to check that the cutting conditions such as SPEED, PRESSURE and OFFSET are appropriate. In the test cutting, the device cuts two different types of squares.

  • Page 69: Check The Sensor For The Registration Mark Detection [Mark Sensor]

    * While the device is executing the plural sheet cutting, it ignores data sent from the host computer. To send plural pieces of data from the host com- puter to the device, the data has to be sent while providing an interval of 10 seconds or more between any two pieces of data.
  • Page 70 Setting Procedure 1) Set a plotter to local mode CT1 020 050 0.30 2) Enter the jog mode by pushing on the jog keys [ ], [ ], [ ] and [ ]. 3) Lighten the Light Pointer by pushing on the [REMOTE] key.
  • Page 71 11) Perform registration mark detection 1 (*1) with the jog key [ ]. Perform registration mark detection 2 (* 2) (set the detection speed automatically.) with the jog key [ ]. *1) Detect operation 1 1) Scan to the B direction (plus direction) to detect the line.

  • Page 72: Correct The Light Pointer Position [Mark Sensor]

    Correct the light pointer position [MARK SENSOR] In case fails to recognize a registration mark, adjust the light pointer position. Setting Procedure 1) Attach a roller ball pen [for a plotter use] on the tool holder. Be sure to use the applied pen for the pen adapter(not marketed pens).

  • Page 73: Examine The Cut Error [Sample Cut]

    Examine the cut error [SAMPLE CUT] In the case where the device fails to cut data correctly or the end point of cutting of a character fails to meet the starting point, the cause of such a fault can be checked up by cutting the characters “Cut.”...

  • Page 74: Output The Received Data By The Ascii Code [Ascii Dump]

    Output the received data by the ASCII code [ASCII DUMP] This function is used to cause the host computer to send data to the device, then cause the device to plot the communication conditions of the interface through which it receives the data, and finally cause the device to plot the data received in ASCII format.
  • Page 75 * When setting the width between the pinch roller 1 and the pinch roller 3 as the maximum width, the available automatic sheet cut range is as follows. 40mm from the inside of the pinch roller 1 80mm form the inside of the pinch roller 3 Setting value Number of cutting sheet :1 to 999,999 sheets Cut length...

  • Page 76: Switch The Displayed Language [Display]

    • When “Front cut off” is enabled, the leading edge of the sheet is cut at start of [SHEETCUT]. A constant cut length may not be obtained if the leading edge is askew or if the cut end of the sheet is not neat. The “Front cut off”...

  • Page 77: Setting Function

    Setting function This section describes the configurations in the function menu. For detailed menu configuration, refer to Appendix. ( Page 5.13) Local mode SET UP <ENT> MARK DETECT<ent> MARK DETECT :OFF FUNCTION COMMAND <ent> COMMAND :MGL-IIc FUNCTION INTERFACE <ent> BAUD RATE : 9600 FUNCTION DEVICE No.

  • Page 78: Set The Operation Of The Registration Mark Detection [Mark Detect]

    Set the operation of the registration mark detection [MARK DETECT] This function is used to automatically detect a registration mark. Correct the inclination of the sheet loaded on the device, origin of plotting and distance between registration marks. Then, cut the contour of a picture pattern printed on a seal. The following types of the registration marks are to be read.
  • Page 79 Mark and printable, cuttable range The TP1 starting line should be 20mm or more away from the sheet line. When feeding out, certain types of sheet may get stuck. The TP2 end line should be 30mm or more outside the sheet end line. When feeding out, separation from the grit rollers may occur.
  • Page 80 No plotting area around the registration marks Around the registration marks(from the mark origin to the mark size area), there should be no data or stains, which can lead to incorrect detection of the origin or marks. * When the mark origin gets detected incorrectly, the cutting area will be altered.
  • Page 81 Example of incorrect detection 2 : The distance between registration marks(TP2&TP1, TP4&TP2) is smaller than the mark length (for TYPE2) No plotting area Space larger than the mark length Space larger than the mark length No plotting area The size of, and the distance between, registration marks The size of the registration mark in accordance with the distance between marks is as follows.
  • Page 82 The distance between TP2 and TP1 The distance between registration marks(blank space) should be somewhere between the mark length and 1000mm. Between 50 and 9000mm Between 50 and 9000mm Between mark length(a) Between mark length(a) and 1000mm and 1000mm The size of the marks including all four sides When in use of a wider (800mm, or wider) sheet, set in 210mm x 297mm to 297mm x 420mm size including four sides of the registration marks.
  • Page 83 In case of perform printing a registration mark continuously When perform printing a registration mark continuously, set the one side of the registration mark size to 8mm. In case 8mm or shorter registration mark recognized continuously, may cause the glitches on the main unit. Color of mark The mark shall be printed in black against the white background.
  • Page 84 Mark jagged When the mark is jagged, the mark origin will be detected incorrectly, and that may lead to cutting distortion. * To make the distance between registration marks equal to the cutting length, input the distance between printed marks found by the mark detecting function.
  • Page 85 Operation settings for detection of marks The settings of the following nine functions are specified when detecting a mark. MARK DETECT : Cutting accuracy will increase when there are more detection points. Set to “1pt” when using FineCut. Setting Description This setting is specified with cutting a normal sheet instead of the contour of a pattern.
  • Page 86 OffsetA, OffsetB : Setting Description -40.00 - Generally the origin will set the following position. +40.00mm However, the position of the origin may differ depending on the application software. In this case, it can be corrected. Mark: TYPE1 Mark: TYPE2 Plus A direction Plus A direction Plus B direction...

  • Page 87: Method To Detect Registration Marks

    SKEW CHECK : Setting Description 0 to 99 mm Set the range of the sheet feeding error when performing continuous copy. In case performing continuous copy on roll sheet, it may be misaligned by degrees for the sheet direction. In case the TP1 mark misaligned over the range, cutting performance is temporally stopped. Push on the [ENTER] key after altering the sheet feeding error.
  • Page 88 Full-automatic detection of marks It enables to compensate the difference in length of the registration marks between printed length and detected length (A and B). For this purpose, measure the length A and B beforehand. Measure the length between the registration marks. Mark: TYPE1 Mark: TYPE2 Detect procedure ( [DIST.REVI.] Setting value is "BEFOR")
  • Page 89 4) Press the [ENTER / HOLD] key. ROLL < R > LEAF • In case [ROLL. SELECT] is set [ON], select the number of pinch roller to use. ( Page 2.16) A (1-2) = scale correction display appears after detecting only the sheet width.(The right sample shows the 4 points detection display.) 5) Set the value with the jog keys [ ] [ ].
  • Page 90 Detect procedure ( [DIST.REVI.] Setting value is "AFTER") 1) Perform the procedure "Detect procedure ([DIST.REVI.] Setting value is "BEFOR")" of step1 to step3. ( Page 3.36) 2) Press the [ENTER / HOLD] key. ROLL < R > LEAF • In case [ROLL. SELECT] is set [ON], select the number of pinch roller to use.
  • Page 91 Semi-automatic registration marks detection In case TP1 cannot locate to the registration mark detection position by the full automatic, detect marks under the semi-automatic mode. Pinch roller Detect procedure ( [DIST.REVI.] Setting value is "BEFOR") 1 ) Place the sheet on the device and turn the clamp lever toward you.
  • Page 92 3) Move the Light Pointer within the area shown below by pushing on the jog keys [ ], [ ], [ ] and [ ]. Make a margin 1mm, and more. LED area Mark :TYPE1 Mark :TYPE2 4) Press the [ENTER/HOLD] key. scale correction display appears.
  • Page 93 7) Set the origin. ORIGIN After detecting the registration marks, the appropriate cutting area will be displayed, then local mode will return. **** **** CT1 020 050 0.30 – 3.41 –...
  • Page 94 Detect procedure ( [DIST.REVI.] Setting value is "AFTER") 1 ) Perform the procedure "Detect procedure ([DIST.REVI.] Setting value is "BEFOR")" of step1 to step3. ( Page 3.39) 2) Press the [ENTER/HOLD] key. MARK DETECT Start detecting the registration marks according to the setting on [MARK DETECT].
  • Page 95 How to release the registration mark detection setting If (TP1) is displayed by detecting the sheet without registration marks, set the registration mark detection setting to [OFF]. Procedure 1) Push on the [END] key to release the registra- tion mark detection mode. Return to the local mode after displaying the available cutting area.

  • Page 96: Expand The Cut (Plot) Area [Expands]

    Expand the cut (plot) area [EXPANDS] Expand is the function enables to expand the cut (plot) area. Reduce the dead space to expand the cut (plot) area. Reduce the both right and left dead space at 10mm. When setting a sheet to the rear, the forward dead space reduced at 10mm. When setting a sheet to the front, the back-end dead space reduced at 10mm.

  • Page 97: Switch The Cutting Mode [Cut Mode]

    Switch the cutting mode [CUT MODE] This function is used to specify the cutting quality. Setting value QUALITY : The device conducts cutting giving priority to the cutting quality. NORMAL : The device conducts cutting normally. HIGHspd The device conducts cutting quickly. •...

  • Page 98: Specify The Sheet Type [Sheet Set]

    Specify the sheet type [SHEET SET] In the case where a heavy sheet or wide sheet is to be used, the sheet setting is performed using the sheet setting function to avoid displacement of the sheet. In the case where the [SHEET SET] is set to [HEAVY], the maximum speed that can be specified will be 20 cm/s and the acceleration will be a half of the normal value.
  • Page 99 Cut position: No registration mark detected Cut point Perform the cut off operation away from the data by the [CUT Cut margin MARGIN]. Cut position: When registration mark detected Cut point Perform the cut off operation away from the B direction of TP2 registration mark by the [CUT MARGIN].
  • Page 100 Setting value AUTO CUT : ON, OFF CUT MARGIN : 0 to 50 mm CUT TYPE : 3 STEP, 2 STEP OVERLAP : 1 to 50 mm • Cutting methods In case of selecting three steps cutting, the center part is cut after cutting the both left and right sides.

  • Page 101: Divide A Large Data Before Cutting [Division Cut]

    Divide a large data before cutting [DIVISION CUT] In the case where the data on cutting exceeds the sheet width, the device is able to cut the data with divided appropriately. While the device is engaged in division cut, it will ignore other data sent from the host computer.
  • Page 102 • In any of the following case, the device will cut neither the frame nor the adhesion allowance marks. Where the capacity of data is larger than the receiver buffer capacity Where the origin updating command is contained in the data on cutting Where the two-point correcting function is specified Where the width of effective cutting area is 1 cm or less Where the device cuts the test data stored in it...
  • Page 103 4) Upon completion of the frame cutting, the CUT1 DIVISION device will enter the local mode. The display shown on the left will appear on the LCD panel. Do not raise the clamp lever while the LCD panel gives the aforementioned display. If you raise the clamp lever, the machine will terminate cutting.

  • Page 104: Perform Cutting With A Dotted Line [Half Cut]

    Perform cutting with a dotted line [HALF CUT] When cutting the sheet according to data, the device cuts the data in broken lines without cutting it out. In addition, the “auto cut” can be specified to cut out the sheet automatically upon completion cutting.

  • Page 105: Perform Plotting With A Perforated Line [Pouncing]

    Perform plotting with a perforated line [POUNCING] Pouncing is a perforated pattern. The pattern is as described below; * Mark the perforated sheet with the marker or spray. It is useful for position- ing of the signboard, formation of a construction, etc. Standard cutting Pouncing In order to create perforated pattern, pin (pouncing tool) and use a paper sheet, but a vinyl sheet.

  • Page 106: Switch The Origin Point [Orgn Select]

    Switch the origin point [ORGN SELECT] Set the command origin point according to the command specifications of the application software. This setting is effective in use of the MGL-II c command. When the MGL- I c1 command in use, the “LOWER right ORIGIN”...

  • Page 107: Rotationswitch The Cut (Plot) Moving Direction [Rotation]

    RotationSwitch the cut (plot) moving direction [ROTATION] This function is used to specify the location of origin and direction of the axis of coordinates accord- ing to the application software to be used. Setting value The device rotates the coordinate axis and relocates the origin at a time. The device does not perform rotation of the coordinate axis.

  • Page 108: Change The Cutting (Plotting) Order [Sorting]

    Change the cutting (plotting) order [SORTING] The sorting function is used to re-arrange the pieces of cutting data transmitted from the host com- puter to change the order of cutting. Pieces of data to be transmitted to the plotter by application will be arranged in the order in which they are created or edited.
  • Page 109 Setting value Sorting : ON, OFF Auto feed : ON, OFF Area : 10 to 510 cm Procedure 1) Push on the [FUNCTION] key anytime, in a FUNCTION SET UP <ENT> local mode and displayed [SET UP]. 2) Push on the [ENTER/HOLD] key. SORTING <...
  • Page 110 Sorting sequence 1. Data are being transmitted. Unprocessed data size in the receiving buffer is displayed. Cutting is not conducted. The processed line segments are stored in the sorting buffer. 2. Data transmission completes. PLOT Waiting time required to start cutting (Remaining time is displayed in seconds) If no data is received during the waiting time, the counter starts counting down.

  • Page 111: Switch The Commands From A Host Computer [Command]

    Switch the commands from a host computer [COMMAND] Switch the commands according to the commands specifications from the host computer. Display the recognized commands before starting to cut. Setting value AUTO : Switch automatically to MGL-I or MGL-IIc according to the received data commands. MGL - Ic1: Use the value when receiving the MGL-I c1 commands data.

  • Page 112: Set The Configurations With A Computer [Interface]

    Set the configurations with a computer [INTERFACE] Set the communication condition with the RS-232C interface and the USB identification number. Settings of the communication conditions differ with the command (AUTO, MGL-I c1 or MGL-II c) specified using the command change-over function. * If you have changed the step size, be sure to raise the pinch rollers using the sheet set lever and re-load the sheet on the device.

  • Page 113: Command Priority Setting [Priority]

    Command priority setting [PRIORITY] This function is used to specify the setting that is given priority in terms of the following commands; either the setting established on the device or that established on the host computer is given priority. The following is the settable commands. Command name Command Pen selection command...

  • Page 114: In Use Of The Undetectable Sheet [Sheet Sensor]

    In use of the undetectable sheet [SHEET sensor] The sheet sensor detects the presence/absence of a sheet and the sheet length. Two sheet sensors are mounted on the platen. Sheet sensor In the case where any of the following types of sheet is used, the sheet sensors will not be able to detect it to give the error message shown below.

  • Page 115: Set The Movement Speed Of Carriage And Sheet [Up Speed]

    Set the movement speed of carriage and sheet [UP SPEED] This function is used to establish a traveling speed of the sheet and carriage to be employed when the tool placed in the carriage is in the raised position. If a lower speed is specified, displacement of the sheet will be eliminated at the time of long-dis- tance feed.

  • Page 116: Mute Setting On The Key Noise And The Error Buzzer [Buzzer]

    Mute setting on the key noise and the error buzzer [BUZZER] Set the key noise and the error buzzer to ON/OFF. Affects to the registration mark detection noise. (Refer to 3.17 ) Setting value : Buzzer sounds OFF : Mute the buzzer Switch the unit of length [MM/INCH] Switch the displayed length unit between millimeter unit and inch unit.

  • Page 117: Select The Bumber Of Pinch Roller To Use [Pinch Roll.]

    Select the bumber of pinch roller to use [PINCH ROLL.] Set the number f pinch roller to detect when the sheet detection. Set the [ROLL. SELECTION] is [ON], enable to select the number of pinch roller when sheet detection. Setting value PINCH ROLL.
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  • Page 119: Chapter 4 In Case Of Trouble

    CHAPTER 4 In Case Of Trouble This chapter describes on the actions on the errors. Table of contents Before taking a phenomenon as a trouble ........... 4. 2 Trouble for which error messages are given on the LCD ......4. 4 –...

  • Page 120: Before Taking A Phenomenon As A Trouble

    Before taking a phenomenon as a trouble Take appropriate remedies referring to the phenomena described below. If still the problem cannot be solved, contact us or the dealer. Phenomenon Cause Remedy Cannot turn on the power. The power supply plug is not Connect the power supply cable connected firmly.
  • Page 121 Phenomenon Cause Remedy Slippage of sheet arises in The pinch rollers and grit Check the position of the pinch cutting. rollers fail to securely retain rollers and grit roller and adjust the sheet in position. them so that they securely retain the sheet in position.

  • Page 122: Trouble For Which Error Messages Are Given On The Lcd

    Trouble for which error messages are given on the LCD Error message Error messages shows as the error numbers. Take an appropriate corrective measure according to the remedies given in the table below. Error message Cause Remedy ERR02 MAIN RAM Trouble has occurred in the Please call your dealer or our control RAM.
  • Page 123 Error message Cause Remedy ERR32 DATAtooBIG The amount of received data is Refer to the explanation of the too large for the device to per- plural sheets cutting function. (See form the plural sheets cutting. page 3.16) ERR33 SHEET SIZE The sheet is too short in terms Use a longer sheet.
  • Page 124 Error message Cause Remedy ERR36 MARKdetect No registration mark detected. In case using a non elastic sheet, the (During copy-cutting operation) used registration mark size should be Display the "ERR38 8mm size and more. Make 8mm and MARKSCALE" and the more margins between the copied "JOG &...

  • Page 125: Warning Message

    Warning message The messages given below appear under the remote mode. They do not indicate errors but require an appropriate action. Message Cause Remedy CUT1 * REMOTE * The device is in the remote A press on the [REMOTE] key mode.
  • Page 126 Message Cause Remedy * DIVISION * 5s The device has finished the If the device does not receive cutting of data that exceeds any data from the host computer the sheet width using the within ten seconds, it will recog- division cut and is now nize the data has ended.
  • Page 127 CHAPTER 5 Appendix The appendix describes the replacement of blade and the specifications of the main unit of the device. Table of contents Specifications of the main unit..............5. 2 Cutter blade ....................5. 4 Sheet setting ....................5. 7 Function Flowchart ..................

  • Page 128: Specifications Of The Main Unit

    Specifications of the main unit Item CG-75FX CG-130FX CG-160FX Acceptable sheet width inch inch inch 90 ~ 1040 4 ~ 40 90 ~ 1580 4 ~ 62 90 ~ 1880 4 ~ 62 Effective cutting area *1 760mm x 51m 1300 mm x 51 m 1600 mm *2 x 51 m Automatic Cutting area *3...

  • Page 129: Repeatability Condition

    Repeatability condition Plotter conditions • Exclusive roll bars and sheet set rings (when a roll sheet is used) shall be used. • The clamp pressure shall be set to “HIGH.” Sheet setting conditions • Side margin of the sheet: 20 mm or more •...

  • Page 130: Cutter Blade

    If the cutter blade is chipped or blunt, replace it with a new one. New blades (low-pressure blade set for PVC sheet: Model SPB-0030) are available from your distributor MIMAKI sales office. Replacing the blade of the cutter supplied with the unit as an accessory 1) Screw the cutter holder to remove the cutter blade.

  • Page 131: Adjusting The Cutter Blade

    Adjusting the cutter blade Adjustment of the blade of any cutter other than that supplied with the unit is described below. After the completion of adjustment, be sure to set cutting conditions and perform test cutting to check the blade for sharpness. Refer to page 2.4 for how to adjust the cutter blade supplied with the unit.

  • Page 132: How To Replace The Blade For Sheet Cutter

    How to replace the blade for sheet cutter If the cutter blade is chipped or blunt, replace it with a new one. * The cutter blade is sharp. Keep your fingers away from the blade. * Keep the cutter blade out of reach of children. Discard the used cutter blade under your district low.

  • Page 133: Sheet Setting

    Sheet setting When in changing the cutting (plotting) sheet type, distance correction may be required according to the sheet thickness in use. ( Refer to 3.9 ) In that case, the following memorandum sheet is useful to make a note of the sheet type and the distance correction value.

  • Page 134: Function Flowchart

    Function Flowchart Functions invoked with the specific keys REMOTE Key : CT1 020 050 0.30 REMOTE Local mode DATA CLEAR Key : CT1 020 050 0.30 DATA CLEAR <ENT> Local mode FEED Key : CT1 020 050 0.30 SHEET FEED: 1.0m Local mode ENTER HOLD Key : CT1 020 050 0.30...
  • Page 135 TOOL key (Settings of Tool conditions) : CT1 020 050 0.30 REMOTE CT1 020 050 0.30 CT1 020 050 0.30 CT2 020 080 0.30 CT3 050 150 0.30 CT4 020 060 0.30 CT5 020 070 0.30 PEN 040 060 HLF 020 050 0.30 TOOL key (DIST.COMP.) : CT1 020 050 0.30 CT1 020 050 0.30...

  • Page 136: Functions Invoked With The Jog Mode (Jog Keys)

    Functions invoked with the jog mode (jog keys) Setting an origin 10.0 CT1 020 050 0.30 **** **** ORIGIN Cutting area CT1 020 050 0.30 600.0 10.0 600.0 CUT AREA Two-point axis alignment 0.0 p CT1 020 050 0.30 10.0 500.0 p COMP.

  • Page 137: Functions

    Functions CT1 020 050 0.30 SQUARE CUT <ENT> Enable to setting [MARK DETECT] is not [OFF] No. COPIES <ENT> No. COPIES : 1 INTERVAL : 2mm PAPER HOLD : ON DIST.REVI. : AFTER SIZE : 10mm offsetA : 0.0mm 1 ~ 999 0 ~ 30mm ON, OFF OFF, BEFOR, AFTER...
  • Page 138 Followed Followed Enable to setting [HALF CUT] is [ON] SET UP <ENT> HALF CUT <ent> HALF CUT : OFF HALFcutPRESS: OFF HALFlength : 0.5mm CUT LENGTH: 10mm ON, OFF ON, OFF ON, OFF ON, OFF POUNCING <ent> POUNCING : OFF ON, OFF PRIORITY <ent>...
  • Page 139 Followed Followed ROLL . SELECT : OFF PINCH ROLL .<ent> PINCH ROLL . : 3 2, 3 (CG-75FX, CG-130FX) ON, OFF 2, 3, 4 (CG-160FX) SETUP RESE T<ent> IIcCOMMAND : ent MARK sensor <ENT> SENSOR CHK <ent> SPEED : 10cm/s PAPER HOLD : ON SIZE : 10mm...
  • Page 140 D200805-2.00-12042007 – – 5.14...
  • Page 142 Printed in Japan D200805 © MIMAKI ENGINEERING CO., LTD. FW: 2.60...

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