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  • Page 1 RX II Series User Manual http://www.GCCworld.com V.24 2020 May...
  • Page 2 NOTICE GCC reserves the right to modify the information contained in this user manual at any time without prior notice; un-authorized modification, copying distribution or display is prohibited. All comments, queries or suggestions concerning this manual please consult with your local dealer. V.24 2020 May...
  • Page 3 RX II Series User Manual Important Information Thank you for purchasing the GCC RX II Series Cutting Plotter. Before you use the cutting plotter, please make sure that you have read the safety precautions and instructions below. Caution SAFETY PRECAUTIONS! Ø...
  • Page 4 RX II Series User Manual Warning Never press the top release grip and pull the bottom release grip at the same time as the pictures shown below: ╳ (INCORRECT) O (CORRECT) Press down DISABLE Note: In case the grips clipped...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    RX II Series User Manual Important Information 1. General Information Introduction Package Items Product Features Appearance of RX II series 1.4.1 The Front View 1.4.2 The Back View 1.4.3 The Whole View 1.4.4 The Left-hand Side 1.4.5 The Right-hand Side 1.4.6 The Pinch Roller...
  • Page 6 How to Cut 3mm Letter How to Make A Long Plot When Completing the Cutting Job RX II series Print Driver setting 4.7.1 RX II series Print Driver setting > Option Page 4-10 4.7.2 RX II series Print Driver setting > Pen Page 4-13 4.7.3 RX II series Print Driver setting >...

  • Page 7: General Information

    50mm (1.97”) ~ 2145mm (84.44”) Package Items The package of the RX II series contents the items listed below, please check carefully. If you find any item missing, please consult your local dealer for further assistance. 1. Cutting Plotter 2.

  • Page 8: Product Features

    1 piece of Tweezers 1 piece of Promise Card Product Features The following are the main features of the RX II series cutting plotters: ‧ Triple port (USB, serial and Ethernet port) connectivity ‧ Up to 600-gram cutting force ‧ Up to 1530 mm per second (60 ips) cutting speed (at 45° direction) ‧...

  • Page 9: Appearance Of Rx Ii Series

    RX II Series User Manual Appearance of RX II Series 1.4.1 The Front View (Figure 1-1) Grid Drums move – the media back and forth during operation. Tool Carriage performs the – cutting with the installed blade and pen with AAS module.

  • Page 10: The Back View

    RX II Series User Manual 1.4.2 The Back View (Figure 1-2) Lever – raises or lowers the pinch rollers. Pinch Rollers – hold the media during cutting. Figure 1-2 General Information...

  • Page 11: The Whole View

    RX II Series User Manual 1.4.3 The Whole View of RX II Series (Figure 1-3) Roll Holder – holds and supplies the roll media for cutting. Roll Holder Guide Bushes serve to – Roll Holder keep the roll media in...

  • Page 12: The Left-Hand Side

    RX II Series User Manual 1.4 4 The Left-hand Side (Figure 1-4) Power Switch – On when switches to [I]; Off to [O] Fuse – 3 Amp. AC Power Connector – used to insert the AC power cord. Figure 1-4 1.4.5...
  • Page 13 RX II Series User Manual 1.4.6 Pinch roller (Figure 1-6) The Multi-Pressure Pinch Rollers give users three pressure settings to better cater to the different types of media that they are working with, for example, set light hold-down pressure of the pinch roller in the middle when cutting thin materials such as window tinting film.

  • Page 14: Precaution

    RX II Series User Manual Chapter 2 Installation Precaution Please read below information carefully before you start installation.  Notice 1  Make sure the power switch is off before installing the cutting plotter. Carefully handle the cutter to prevent any injuries.
  • Page 15 RX II Series User Manual Whether manual or electric screwdriver, be careful not to use excess torque force when tightening or loosing screws. When tightening or loosing iron and stainless steel screws, please refer to the following screw torque standard table, other materials screws are not included.
  • Page 16 RX II Series User Manual Please pay attention to the direction of the base beam (the wheel on the front end of the beam comes with a break while the rear one is on its own). Front Rear Figure 2-3 Step 3 ...
  • Page 17 RX II Series User Manual Step 5 Remove the cutting plotter from the carton. Position your stand under the plotter, on the bottom of the plotter, there is one hole on each side in the position corresponding to the locating pins, so the locating pins can be located into the holes. Then insert the screws into the holes on the stand to fix the plotter and tighten them up as shown in Figure 2-6.
  • Page 18 RX II Series User Manual Step 6 Insert the roll holder support with the screws into the holes of the stand, and then tighten . You could decide roll holder support’s position by them up as shown in Figure 2-7 inserting into different holes.
  • Page 19 RX II Series User Manual Step 8 Turn the screw counter-clockwisely for around three times after unpacking the roll holder Figure 2-9) Figure 2-9 Step 9 Insert the end of the roll holder without the damper into the left roll holder support and...
  • Page 20 RX II Series User Manual Step 10 Tighten the screw on the damper until it is securely attached to the right roll holder support ( Figure 2-11) Figure 2-11 Step 11 Lastly, the complete picture will be shown like below. (...

  • Page 21: Usb Cable Tie And Saddle

    RX II Series User Manual USB Cable Tie and Saddle The USB cable tie and saddle assembly for the stands with Flexible Media Support System only. Step 1 Insert the cable tie into the upper hole of cable saddle from bottom to top.
  • Page 22 RX II Series User Manual Untied way: pull out the cable tie pull up the pin release the cable tie. Pull out the cable tie Pull up the pin Release the cable tie Installation...

  • Page 23: Desktop Flexible Media Support System

    RX II Series User Manual 2.4 Desktop Flexible Media Support System (For RX II-61 only) Step 1 Please examine the following items in stand carton’s accessory box:  1 set of Roll Media Flange (2 pieces)  1 set of Roll Holder (2 pieces) ...
  • Page 24 RX II Series User Manual Step 3 Position the Desktop Support Brackets beside the Roll Holder Support and insert M6 screws into the Roll Holder Support and tighten them with M6 L-shape screw driver. (Refer to Figure 2-14). Step 4 Put the bottom of machine in lateral, and position the Roll Holder Assembly beside the bottom of the machine.

  • Page 25: Instruction Of Damper Roller

    RX II Series User Manual Instruction of Damper Roller Turn the wheel as instructed below to adjust damping. The bigger the number is, the stronger the damping. The volume symbol sticker indicates the damping level (Figure 2-18,19). Figure 2-18 Figure 2-19...

  • Page 26: Blade Installation

    RX II Series User Manual 2.6 Blade and Blade Holder Installation 2.6.1 Blade Installation Figure 2-20 is the illustrator of the blade holder. Insert a blade into the bottom of the blade holder and remove the blade by pushing the pin. Make sure that your fingers are away from the blade tip.
  • Page 27 RX II Series User Manual 2.6.2 Blade Holder Installation Step 1 Insert the blade holder into tool carriage. Please note the outward ring of the holder must put into the grooves of carriage firmly (see Figure 2-24), then fasten the case (Figure 2-25).
  • Page 28 RX II Series User Manual 2.6.3 Extension Holder Installation Extension holder is used to move the center of a cutting blade from the original position. The extension holder needs to be installed to the carriage, then insert the blade holder into the extension holder.
  • Page 29 RX II Series User Manual Step 3 Insert the blade holder into extension holder. Step 4 Fasten the thumb screw to fix the tool carriage. Step 5 The machine is ready to use. Installation 2-16...

  • Page 30: Automatic Blade Length Detection

    RX II Series User Manual 2.7 Automatic Blade Length Detection Figure 2.-26 is the new blade holder with a scale and the carriage with a mark. This blade holder detects blade length automatically and shows how the knob needs to be turned on the LCM.
  • Page 31 RX II Series User Manual 4. When blade holder and blade length tests are finished, the screen will show you to what degree (the unit of the value following “CW” or “CCW” is “circle”) and in which direction [CW (clockwise) or CCW (counterclockwise)] you should turn the adjustment knob.

  • Page 32: Cable Connections

    Serial port USB port Figure 2-30 2.8.1 USB Interface RX II series build-in USB interface are based on the Universal Serial Bus Specifications Revision 2.0 (Full Speed). 2.8.1.1 Connecting your GCC cutter 1. Turn on the machine. 2. Connect the USB connector to the machine and then USB driver will installed automatically.

  • Page 33: Installing The Driver

    RX II Series User Manual 2.8.1.2 Installing the driver Use the USB One-click Installation for quick driver installation. Follow the simple steps below for driver setup. Caution!!  If you are using Windows 7 and above as your operating system, make sure you log in using the “Administrator”...
  • Page 34 RX II Series User Manual Step 5 Please make sure the cutting plotter is powered on and connected to theUSB device, and then click OK to next step. Step 6 Confirm to close all running application programs before you start installing the driver, and then click OK.
  • Page 35 RX II Series User Manual Step 9 Check Install Message to confirm CorelDRAW and AI version and then click Note: (1) If the driver is being installed for a second time, the user will be prompted as to whether a second copy of the driver installation is required.

  • Page 36: Driver Un-Installation

    RX II Series User Manual 2.8.1.3 Driver Un-installation You have to remove previous version driver installed on your PC system completely before you can install the latest version successfully. Please refer to below steps. Step 1 Go to Control Panel\Hardware and Sound\Devices and Printers window. Right click the printer and select “Remove device.”...
  • Page 37 RX II Series User Manual After removing the unit, click on any printer on the page and select “Print server Step 2 properties.” (For Win 7 and above) Or right click on blank space and then select “Print server properties.” (For Windows XP) Select “Driver”...
  • Page 38 RX II Series User Manual Select the model and click on “Remove”. Step 4 Select “Remove driver and driver package” and click OK. Step 5 Click Yes and then click “Delete” and “OK,” and the driver installed on PC is Step 6 completely removed.

  • Page 39: Interface

    RX II Series User Manual 2.8.2 RS-232 Interface  Connecting to the RS-232 (Serial) Port 1. For IBM PC, PS/2 users or compatibles, connect the RS-232C cable to the serial connector of the assigned serial port (COM1 or COM2) of your host computer.
  • Page 40 RX II Series User Manual Step 2 Press On/Off line and then MISC button on your control panel. Step 3 Go to the DHCP page and select Enable through the up and down arrow keys, then press Enter. Step 4 The IP Address will be shown on the screen automatically.
  • Page 41 RX II Series User Manual I. Output through GreatCut GreatCut is a plug-in for CorelDRAW and Illustrator. (GreatCut installation please refer to chapter 2.9.1) Instruction of Ethernet settings for GreatCut Step 1 Open GreatCut and create a new file and cutting line.
  • Page 42 RX II Series User Manual Step 4 Input the IP address you had acquired from the control panel to the TCP/IP. Click OK to complete settings. Step 5 Go to Output under File to check the settings. Complete the driver installation process and your GCC Cutting Plotter is now allowed to network.
  • Page 43 RX II Series User Manual II. Output through Ethernet Driver Step 1 Connect Ethernet cable to PC and install Cutter Ethernet driver. Then click OK to continue. Step 2 Enter the IP Address shown on the control panel and select the model. (Please refer part 1 instruction.)

  • Page 44: Data Transmitting

    RX II Series User Manual Step 3 The driver is installed. You can output from AI or CorelDRAW directly now. 2.8.4 Data Transmitting There are two options to transmit the data from the computer to the cutting plotter: Option 1: With proper interface settings, the data can be transmitted from your application software package to the cutting plotters directly.
  • Page 45 RX II Series User Manual Step 1 Please set A-PC’s printer driver to shared printer. (Right-click on printer icon, choose “Printer properties”. Click “Sharing” tab then check “Share this printer”) Step 2 Click “Advanced” tab, then choose “Print directly to the printer” option.
  • Page 46 RX II Series User Manual Step 3 Send a job to the machine to check if A-PC is connected to the machine. Try to send a job to check if the port is working. Step 4 Activate A-PC’s Printer Driver from B-PC’s Network.

  • Page 47: Software Installation

    RX II Series User Manual 2.9 Software Installation 2.9.1 GreatCut Installation Step 1 Click GreatCut Registration in installation DVD to go http://gccvoucher.eurosystems.lu/, and then enter your voucher code provided when purchasing GreatCut and click “Go on!” Click “Request” to go to registration page.
  • Page 48 RX II Series User Manual Step 4 The registration is completed; you should receive two emails, one is registration confirmation with activation link and another is your license data with .ecf file. Step 5 Check your email to see if you receive the activation link and click the link that will direct you the link for GreatCut download.
  • Page 49 RX II Series User Manual Or click “Install GreatCut” in installation DVD. Step 6 Step 7 Select a destination folder. Step 8 Select Typical and click Next. Note: You may select custom setup to install additional drivers. Installation 2-36...
  • Page 50 RX II Series User Manual Step 9 Select the folder and click Next. Default program folder in the start menu is GCC\GreatCut 3. Step 10 GreatCut is installing. Step 11 Click Finish to complete installation. Installation 2-37...
  • Page 51 RX II Series User Manual Step 12 Before you launch GreatCut, open the .ecf attached to the license data email to install your license data to GreatCut so that you don’t need to fill in your information again. Step 13 If the license do not install successfully, you will need to fill in your license data manually.

  • Page 52: Sure Cuts A Lot Installation

    RX II Series User Manual Step 14 GreatCut is ready to use now. 2.9.2 Sure Cuts A Lot Installation (Optional Item) 2.9.2.1 Auto Installation Step 1 Put your installation DVD into your CD-ROM to start the installation. The software is compatible with Windows 7 and above and Macintosh OSX 10.6 and above.
  • Page 53 RX II Series User Manual Step 5 Use the default folder (suggested) or select a folder you want to install the Sure Cuts A Lot and press “Next.” Tick “Create a desktop icon” if you want to create a shortcut on your desktop, and Step 6 tick “Associated scut4 extension”...
  • Page 54 RX II Series User Manual Don’t tick “Install USB Driver” and tick “Launch Sure Cuts A Lot,” and then press Step 7 “Finish” to compete installation. Step 8 Run Sure Cuts A Lot. Press “Activate…”to activate Sure Cuts A Lot. Please make sure it is connected to Step 9 the internet.
  • Page 55 RX II Series User Manual Step 10 Put your name in the Name column and enter the 25-letter software key shown on the DVD front cover to the Serial column and press “OK” to complete the activation. Step 11 Sure Cuts A Lot is ready to use.

  • Page 56: Manually Activate Software

    RX II Series User Manual 2.9.2.2 Manually Activate Software If the computer connected to cutter doesn’t have internet connection to accomplish above software activation process, you can use “Activate manually” function alternatively to enter the “Activation Code” to start the usage of Sure Cuts A Lot. Meanwhile, you need to find another computer that has internet access to obtain the “Activation Code”...
  • Page 57 RX II Series User Manual Step 4 Copy and paste the activation code back into the activation dialog box of Sure Cuts A Lot program and hit ok. Installation 2-44...

  • Page 58: Re-Install Sure Cuts A Lot Software

    RX II Series User Manual 2.9.2.3 Re-install Sure Cuts A Lot Software If you change a new computer, you may need to deactivate your Sure Cuts A Lot software and re-install it on your new device. Go to “Deactivate…” under Help and press Yes to confirm, then follow the installation procedure and use the same code to activate it on another computer.

  • Page 59: Auto Cut-Off System Installation

    RX II Series User Manual 2.10 Auto Cut-off system Installation Step 1 Unscrew the Cover from the Tool Carriage using a screw driver (Figure 2-31 and 2-32). Figure 2-31 Figure 2-32 Step 2 Manually disassemble the Cover, which will still be connected to the Tool Carriage through wires (Figure 2-33 and 2-34).
  • Page 60 RX II Series User Manual Step 3 Disconnect the black and red wires between the Cover and the Tool Carriage from the white Wire Joint and the Cover will be removed completely (Figure 2-35 and 2-36). Note: Please disconnect the wires at the white Wire Joint with care as the fans will not be working if these wires are split elsewhere.
  • Page 61 RX II Series User Manual Step 5 Remove the entire Cut-off Unit by holding it while pushing the tiny metal board on the right to the left (Figure 2-39 and 2-40). Push to the left Figure 2-39 Metal board Push to the left...
  • Page 62 RX II Series User Manual Step 6 Remove the screw from the Cut-off Unit (Figure 2-42 and 2-43) and disassemble the Cut-off Blade Fixer by pulling it up vertically (Figure 2-44). Figure 2-42 Screw Figure 2-43 Figure 2-44 Installation 2-49...
  • Page 63 RX II Series User Manual Step 7 Unscrew the Cut-off Blade from the Cut-off Blade Fixer, which will be attracted by the magnet on it, and replace it with a new Cut-off Blade along the track highlighted in red using tweezers (Figure 2-45 and 2-46).
  • Page 64 RX II Series User Manual Step 8 Assemble the Cut-off Blade Fixer back to the Cut-off Unit by pushing the Holder downwards (Figure 2-47 and 2-48) and attach the screw (Figure 2-49). Figure 2-47 Figure 2-48 Figure 2-49 Installation 2-51...
  • Page 65 RX II Series User Manual Step 9 Assemble the Cut-off Unit back to the Tool Carriage by pushing the metal board on the right while pushing the Cut-off Unit upwards (Figure 2-50 and 2-51) and attaching the screw (Figure 2-52).
  • Page 66 RX II Series User Manual Step 10 Reconnect the wires at the white Wire Joint (Figure 2-53). Figure 2-53 Step 11 Assemble the Tool Carriage Cover back to the Tool Carriage; please locate the end of the screw to the hole on the carriage before tightening the screw (Figure 2-54).

  • Page 67: The Control Panel

    RX II Series User Manual Chapter 3 The Control Panel This chapter describes the button operations with the LCM menu flowcharts of RX II series. When the cutting plotter is ready for use as described in Chapter 1 & 2, all functions are under default parameters.
  • Page 68 RX II Series User Manual CUT TEST To perform cutting test on different media. To cut off the material when the job is completed. CUT OFF MISC To set up functions. TOOL SELECT To select tools. DATA CLEAR To clear up internal memory.

  • Page 69: Menu In On-Line Mode

    RX II Series User Manual 3.2 Menu in On-line Mode Power on When Setting Paper ** Please Don’t ** To Load: Place Media To Setup: Valid Keys *** TOUCH ANY KEY *** Roll Edge Single Press Function Key to select...

  • Page 70: Menu In Off-Line Mode

    RX II Series User Manual 3.3 Menu in Off-line Mode Offline For System Setup move origin M Speed: 72 cm/s Speed: 3~153 with an increment of 3 (cm/s) Select: OK: ENTER AAS Speed: Medium High, Medium, Low Select: OK: ENTER...
  • Page 71 RX II Series User Manual Offline For System Setup 1S:72 F:80 O:0.275 M Select from 1S to 4S Select: OK:ENTER Set Smoothing Cut Select: OK:ENTER OverCut: 0.00~1.00mm with an OverCut: 0.00mm increment of 0.05mm Select: OK:ENTER [ TOOL SELECT] Set Tangential Mode...

  • Page 72: Menu Items

    RX II Series User Manual Select Unit Metric (cm/g), Unit (inch/ g), Select: OK:ENTER Unit (cm/ oz), English (inch/ oz) Scale Length Select: OK:ENTER [ MISC] Scale Width Select: OK:ENTER Image Scale Length Select: OK:ENTER Image Scale Width Select: OK:ENTER...
  • Page 73 RX II Series User Manual To temporarily halt the cutting process. To resume the process by press [Pause/Resume] key again. [ ONLINE/OFFLINE ] 1. To switch between online mode and offline mode. 2. To stop the cutting job or abort the change of setting.
  • Page 74 RX II Series User Manual Blade Length To adjust the length of the blade 0.00mm-5.00mm 0.00mm Adjust Note: 1. Keep your blade length as 0 before you start adjusting. 2. Test the blade holder first and then test the blade length by pressing ENTER.
  • Page 75 RX II Series User Manual Control panel only: To accept commands of the Force, Speed, Cutting Quality, and Offset only via control panel of the cutter. Factory Default? To turn all parameters of the menu items to factory-default settings. [ MISC ]...
  • Page 76 RX II Series User Manual To build up the communication between host computer and cutter. Communication Baud Rate is to determine the speed of data transmission. Data Bits refers to the size of one block of data. Parity is used to check if data was revived correctly or not.
  • Page 77 RX II Series User Manual [ CUT OFF ] Cut off Paper To cut off the material automatically when the job is completed, you need to use the arrow keys to move the carriage to the position you want to cut off the material and then press the “cut off”...

  • Page 78: Operation

    RX II Series User Manual Chapter 4 Operation Media Loading 4.1.1 Loading the Sheet Media To load the media properly, please follow the procedures listed below: Step 1 Use the lever on the upper right side of the cutting plotter to raise or lower down pinch rollers.
  • Page 79 RX II Series User Manual Step 3 Then move the pinch rollers manually to the proper position. Be sure the pinch rollers must be positioned above the grid drum. The white marks on the top trail will remind you where the grid drums are (Figure 4-3).

  • Page 80: Loading The Roll Media

    RX II Series User Manual Note: Please pull up the bottom of all pinch rollers (Figure 4-5) before the lever is pushed backwards to ensure accurate media width detection. Pull up bottom to release grip ENABLE Figure 4-5 4.1.2 Loading the Roll Media Step 1 Put the roll media guide bushes on two roll holders (Figure 4-6).
  • Page 81 RX II Series User Manual Step 2 -- Option A (Use the media flanges) (Recommended) Insert a roll media flange at the end of each roll media and tighten the thumbscrew until the roll media is firmly gripped (see Figure 4-7).
  • Page 82 RX II Series User Manual Step 3 Load the media on the platen. Please refer to “4.1.1 Loading the sheet media”. After loading the roll media, flatten the media on the platen and hold the front edge of the roll media firmly (Figure 4-10).

  • Page 83: Tracking Performance

    RX II Series User Manual Tracking Performance In order to achieve the best tracking performance for a long plot, we recommend some significant media loading procedures described as follows: If the media length is less than 4 meters, leave the margin of 0.5mm—25mm in the left and right edges of the media (Figure 4-12).

  • Page 84: Cutting Force And Offset Adjustment

    RX II Series User Manual Cutting Force and Offset Adjustment Before sending your designs for cutting, you may perform a “cut test” to generate satisfactory cutting results. The “Cut Test” should be repeated until the appropriate cutting conditions for the media are discovered.

  • Page 85: How To Cut 3Mm Letter

    RX II Series User Manual How to Cut 3mm Letters To obtain good quality output, narrow media is recommended. However, if wide media is used, you should: Position two pinch rollers as close as possible to both edges of the cutting area.

  • Page 86: When Completing The Cutting Job

    RX II Series User Manual Then turn the roll downward to make an equal tension across the media (See Figure 4-16) Make sure that the media tension is equally distributed from left to right. If the media is not tight enough against the platen, it will cause tracking problems.

  • Page 87: Rx Ii Series Print Driver Setting

    RX II Series User Manual RX II series Print Driver setting 4.7.1 RX II series Print Driver setting > Option Page Setting: You can adjust the following settings, depending on your application or results you would like to achieve. Quality: [Slower speeds / higher quality - Faster speeds / lower quality] The Cutting Quality setting function allows you to adjust and balance vector mode’s quality and...
  • Page 88 RX II Series User Manual Back to home: The carriage will return to the original position when this option is selected. Auto Cut off: This feature allows users to set the cutter to cut off the media after the completion of each job making it easy to set up an unattended workflow for mass production.
  • Page 89 RX II Series User Manual 3. Inside Out Cutting: When performing a vector cutting job in which your image has one vector cut area enclosed within another vector cut area, select the Inside-out Sorting mode. This mode will automatically instruct the print driver to process the inside vector image and moving outwards.
  • Page 90 RX II Series User Manual File Function (Option Page): The file function section allows you to manage various cutter parameters. This section is useful when performing repeated jobs on a variety of objects, allowing you to save your frequently used cutter parameters and load them in the future.

  • Page 91: Rx Ii Series Print Driver Setting > Pen Page

    4.7.2 RX II series Print Driver setting > Pen Page The RX II series incorporates the use of 16 different colors to represent 16 different parameter settings including cutting speed, force and blade offset settings when cutting. These colors are referred to as “Pens”.
  • Page 92 Speed (Pen Page) [DEFAULT SETTING: 72cm/sec] The speed slider controls the cutter’s cutting speed during operation with a range setting from 3 – 153cm/sec. The GCC RX II series maximum cutting speed is 153 cm (60 inches) per second. Force (Pen Page) [DEFAULT SETTING: 80g] The force slider controls the cutting force during operation with a range setting from 0 –...
  • Page 93 RX II Series User Manual Die Cut (Pen Page) The Die Cut function can allow you to cut through the backing of the material. You can only use the first 8 pen for this function. If you choose Pen No.1 and click the Die Cut function, the Pen No.9 will become Pen No.1* for setting different parameter for the same cutting line.
  • Page 94 RX II Series User Manual Figure 4-26 Sticker Image Scaling (Pen Page) The Image Scaling function can allow you to set the image scale of media length and width to decrease the difference between the actual length and the ideal length caused by various media used while processing cutting job.

  • Page 95: Rx Ii Series Print Driver Setting > Paper Page

    RX II Series User Manual 4.7.3 RX II series Print Driver setting > Paper Page Paper Size (Paper Page) [DEFAULT SETTING: Y = the width of machine; X will be automatically set to be twice the length of Y] The paper size represents your total work area. The X value represents the length and the Y value represents the width.

  • Page 96: Reference Parameter Setting For Different Materials

    RX II Series User Manual 4.8 Reference Parameter setting for different materials The following reference parameter is used on GCC verified materials shown in the table. Personalized/ Wall Material Vehicle stickers Window decoration Window tint stickers Blade red / yellow Blade tip length (mm) 0.28...
  • Page 97 RX II Series User Manual 4.9 How to set die/kiss cut through plug-in software for Adobe Illustrator and CorelDraw Die/kiss cut function allows you to define two cutting parameter in one cutting line, you can set through plug-in software for Adobe Illustrator and CorelDraw directly instead driver setting by designate the line to green color RGB 255 and then set the length and force from the control panel.
  • Page 98 RX II Series User Manual Figure 4-29 3. Outline color has been changed to Green. Figure 4-30 4. Select “ On/Off Line” > “MISC”, use arrow key to select “Die/Kiss Cut” function then press Operation 4-21...
  • Page 99 RX II Series User Manual “Enter”. 5. Click the left arrow key to the next page to adjust the length value (0.2mm ~ 9.0mm) then click “ENTER”. 6. Click the left arrow key to the next page to adjust the force value (45g ~ 450g) then click “ENTER”...

  • Page 100: Automatic-Aligning System

    08_A-3 CorelDraw Plug-In, 08_A-4 Illustrator Plug-In, 08_A-5 GreatCut Plug-In. Introduction The RX II series cutting plotters feature a standard Automatic-Aligning System (AAS II) to guarantee precise contour cutting quality by detecting the registration marks printed around the graphic.

  • Page 101: Aas Contour Cutting System

    RX II series User Manual AAS Contour Cutting System The AAS system has one calibration procedures to ensure maximum accuracy of AAS operation. To operate the AAS you need to learn about the method of media feeding firstly. (Refer to 4.1 Media Loading.) 5.2.1 Notice for Registration Marks...

  • Page 102: Aas Ii On Rx Ii Series

    RX II series User Manual 5.2.2 AAS II on RX II series There are three types of AAS II mark patterns: 4-Point Positioning, Segmental Positioning, and Multiple Copies. Note that before print out your designs by inkjet printers, the registration marks have to be created on your graphic designs by cutting software like GreatCut, SignPal or GCC CorelDraw plug-in.
  • Page 103 RX II series User Manual RX II series performs section cutting to enhance output qualities. The object will be output following the section pattern based on the Segmental Positioning parameters. Cutting sequence: Section1-> Section 2-> Section 3- > Section 4 3.

  • Page 104: Automatic Distinction Of The Plot Direction

    RX II series User Manual 5.2.3 Automatic Distinction of the Plot Direction For the convenience of users, RX II series automatically detects the feeding direction of the material when performing contour cutting. Figure 5-1 shows the Registration Mark detection sequence when the material is fed in the standard way (1->2->3->4) while Figure 5-2 is how RX II series detects registration marks (3->4->1->2) when the material is reversely fed.

  • Page 105: Printer Test

     Print out the testing graphic. ( Please use high precision printer)  Load the graphic to RX II series and sent the file to test the cutting job  If there are any adjustments to be made, you can change the offset value by following the steps: ■...
  • Page 106 RX II series User Manual Note:  Before adjusting the AAS II settings, please proceed scaling for width and length.  The blade offset value isn’t set for this test graphic, please set it according to the blade you use.

  • Page 107: Registration Mark Offset Range

    RX II series User Manual Registration Mark Offset Range Please correctly load your media (refer to the alignment ruler on the platen) to make sure the registration marks are successfully detected. Deviation exceeds the range below will lead to detection failure.
  • Page 108 RX II series User Manual Step 2 Placing the Registration Marks  The AAS Layout Instruction: * Auto-detection function on the 1 mark covers the grey area Suggested 30mm margin on both left and right sides of media sheet. ...

  • Page 109: Tips For Aas

    Keep light sources simple and avoid illuminating from the sides of cutter.  Before operating AAS, change the maximum paper size in RX II series driver property. Find the RX II model in the “Printer & Fax” folder of your PC.

  • Page 110: Maintenance

    RX II Series User Manual Chapter 6 Maintenance This chapter explains the basic maintenance (i.e. cleaning the cutting plotter) required for the cutting plotter. Except for the procedures mentioned below, all other maintenance must be performed by a qualified service technician.

  • Page 111: Cleaning The Grid Drum

    RX II Series User Manual Cleaning the Grid Drum 1. Turn off the cutting plotter, and move the tool carriage away from the area needed to be cleaned. 2. Raise the pinch rollers and move them away from the grid drum for cleaning.

  • Page 112: Trouble Shooting

    RX II Series User Manual Chapter 7 Trouble Shooting This chapter is to help you correct some common problems you may come across. Prior to getting into the details of this chapter, please be sure that your application environment is compatible with the cutting plotter.

  • Page 113: Operational Problems

    RX II Series User Manual Operational Problems Some mechanical problems or failure during operation will cause some problems. The error messages shown on the LCM present the problem first, and followed by recommended actions. If the problem still exists after the recommended actions have been done, have your cutting plotter serviced.

  • Page 114: Communication Problems

    RX II Series User Manual Cutting Plotter/Computer Communication Problems The messages showed below present problems in relation to cutting plotter/computer communication. Is the connection cable Communication Error connected to the cutting plotter Setup: MISC. key and computer properly? Has the interface setting...

  • Page 115: Software Problems

    RX II Series User Manual Software Problems Check the following first: Does your software package indicate that it will work with your computer and cutting plotter? Does your software support HP-GL and HP-GL/2 drivers? (* check the configuration settings of your software.)

  • Page 116: Cutting Quality Problem

    RX II Series User Manual Cutting Quality Problems Note: The daily maintenance of your cutting plotter is very important. Be sure to clean up the grid drum and pinch rollers regularly for better cutting accuracy and output quality. Is the blade installed correctly and the blade holder fastened securely? Refer to Chapter 2.4...

  • Page 117: Rx Ii Series Specification

    RX II Series User Manual RX II series Specification Model Number RX II-61 RX II-101S RX II-132S RX II-183S Operational Method Roller-Type Max. Cutting Width 610mm (24in) 1010mm (40in) 1320mm (52in) 1830mm(72in) Max. Cutting Length 50m (164ft) Max. Media Loading Width 810mm(31.88in)
  • Page 118 RX II Series User Manual Compatible with Windows 7 and above & MAC OS X 10.6 and above. (*Purchasing serial number for“Sure Cuts A Lot” software to work with Mac OS.) The specification and data sheet may vary with different materials used. In order to obtain the best output quality, please maintain the machine regularly and properly.

  • Page 119: Blade Specification

    RX II User Manual Blade Specification For cutting thick fluorescent and window tint film. Also for cutting detailed work in standard vinyl. 265019700G The blade is 45° with Red Cap, 0.25 mm blade offset, and 2.5 mm blade diameter. For cutting reflective vinyl, cardboard, sandblast, flock, and stencil sharp edge.
  • Page 120 RX II User Manual About the Tool A generic term referring to the blade that cuts the sheet, the pen that does plotting, and the LED bombsight (option) used for pointing to the reference point. OFFSET is the distance that the blade tip is displaced from the centerline of the blade. Blade Central line Blade tip...

  • Page 121: Coreldraw Output Instruction

    RX II User Manual CorelDRAW Output Instruction The following is an example of how to output the file with CorelDRAW. User Instructions 1. Open CorelDRAW, finish editing all the files you wish to plot and select all the images at once. 2.
  • Page 122 RX II User Manual 4. Select “ File → Print” to output the file to your cutters. 5. Choose the correct model you have installed. CorelDRAW Output...
  • Page 123 RX II User Manual 6. Choose the “Layout page” and click the “Reposition images to: → Bottom left corner”. Please note that you must put your image at the bottom left corner. 7. Go back to the General page and check that your image is at the bottom left corner. Click “Print”...

  • Page 124: Coreldraw Plug-In Instruction

    RX II Series User Manual CorelDRAW Plug-In Instruction AASII VBA Installer is applicable for CorelDRAW Version 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18 Installation Please refer to Step 8 in Chapter 2.7.1.2 Driver Installation to install AAS plug-in for CorelDRAW. Run CorelDRAW AAS Plug-in...
  • Page 125 RX II Series User Manual Step 3 Click on “Apply” and select whether you would like to add the registration marks by page size or by object. Step 4 Now you can print out the image file with registration marks.
  • Page 126 RX II Series User Manual Add Registration Mark by page size If you tick “Add Registration Mark by page size” as shown in the figure below and click “Apply”, your registration marks will be created automatically (please see Figure A3-1).
  • Page 127 RX II Series User Manual Workable area It allows users to edit and cut graphics in the area outside the registration marks when adding registration marks by page. For A4 size media sheet, the workable area is 2.5mm extended from the registration mark on left and right sides and 4.5mm extended from the registration mark on top side.
  • Page 128 RX II Series User Manual Add Registration Mark by Object If you tick “Add Registration Mark by Object”, you will be offered three options of registration marks as shown below. 4-Point Positioning Length: The length of marks à Range: 5mm~50mm à...
  • Page 129 RX II Series User Manual 4-Point Positioning 4-Point Positioning Length: The length of marks à Range: 5mm~50mm à Optimized Setting: 25mm Thickness: The line thickness of marks à Range: 1mm~2mm à Optimized Setting: 1mm Margin: The distance between marks and images à...
  • Page 130 RX II Series User Manual Note: 1. To save your materials, in addition to amending object margins, you can also adjust the length of the registration marks (5mm minimum) when you apply 4-Point Positioning (see table 1 for suggestions based on different material sizes). The smaller the size is, the smaller the distance between the object and the registration marks is (see the figures below).
  • Page 131 RX II Series User Manual Segmental Positioning For precise cutting quality, it is suggested to select “Segmental Positioning” when you are working on an extra long or large-sized image to increase cutting accuracy. Segmental Positioning X Step: The distance of intermediate position on the X axis Y Step: The distance of intermediate position on the Y axis à...
  • Page 132 RX II Series User Manual Multiple Copies It is suggested to select “Multiple Copies” when you would like to make several copies of one image on your material to increase cutting accuracy. Multiple Copies No. of X Copies: The numbers of copies on X axis No.
  • Page 133 RX II Series User Manual Contour cutting through CorelDraw Step 1 Position the paper with registration marks printed by your printer on the GCC cutter. Step 2 Select “FilesàPrint”. Figure A3-13 Note: if you use CorelDraw X5 and later, you must follow the steps below.
  • Page 134 RX II Series User Manual Step 2 Go to the “Layout” page and select Bottom left corner at “Reposition images to”. Figure A3-15 Step 3 Click “Print”. CorelDRAW Plug-In...

  • Page 135: Llustrator Plug-In Instruction

    RX II Series User Manual Illustrator Plug-In Instruction AASII VBA Installer is applicable for Adobe Illustrator Version CS4, CS5, CS6, CC. Installation Please refer to Step 8 in Chapter 2.7.1.2 Driver Installation to install AAS plug-in for Adobe Illustrator. Printer Setting...
  • Page 136 RX II Series User Manual Step 2 Go to the Advanced page and make sure the “Enable advanced printing features” box is unchecked. Illustrator Plug-In...
  • Page 137 RX II Series User Manual User Instructions Step 1 Open Illustrator. Step 2 Edit your image and create a contour line (Note: you must have the line width set as 0.001mm). Contour line Step 3 Click on the image and apply the AAS function (FileàScriptsà_AASII_Plug_In).
  • Page 138 RX II Series User Manual Step 4 Select the registration marks needed Step 5 Three types of registration marks are introduced here: 4-Point Positioning, Segmental Positioning and Multiple Copies. Note: The values entered in the “4-Point Positioning” section (length, thickness and margin)
  • Page 139 RX II Series User Manual Step 6 Confirm the registration marks (the 4-Point Position mark is used as an illustration in the following steps). Step 7 Click on the blank area on the page and then click “Document Setup”. Illustrator Plug-In...
  • Page 140 RX II Series User Manual Step 8 Hit “Edit Artboards”. Click on “Presets → Fit Artboard to Artwork bounds”. Step 9 Illustrator Plug-In...
  • Page 141 RX II Series User Manual Step 10 Please move your mouse to the tool bar on the left when step 9 is finished and then click “Selection Tool”. Step 11 This will take you back to the edit mode. Illustrator Plug-In...
  • Page 142 RX II Series User Manual Step 12 Print out the file with the contour line and the registration marks. Step 13 Place the printed file on the cutter, lower the pinch rollers and then position the carriage at the origin of the registration marks.
  • Page 143 RX II Series User Manual Step 15 Select the cutter model, position the object in the bottom left corner. Step 16 Your job is now completed. Illustrator Plug-In...
  • Page 144 RX II Series User Manual Add Registration Mark by page size If you want to create registration mark by page size, select the object, go to “Scripts” under “File” and select “_AASII_Plug_In” Tick “Make by page size” and click “Apply” and the registration mark will be created on the 4 corners of the page automatically, sown as below.
  • Page 145 RX II Series User Manual Workable area It allows users to edit and cut graphics in the area outside the registration marks when adding registration marks by page. For A4 size media sheet, the workable area is 2.5mm extended from the registration mark on left and right sides and 4.5mm extended from the registration mark on top side.
  • Page 146 RX II Series User Manual Add Registration Mark by Object If you add registration mark by Object, you will be offered three options of registration marks. Firstly, select the graphic which you want to add registration mark on and go to “Scripts” under “File”...
  • Page 147 RX II Series User Manual Three types of registration marks 4-Point Positioning 4-Point Positioning Length: The length of marks à Range: 5mm~50mm à Optimized Setting: 25mm Thickness: The line thickness of marks à Range: 1mm~2mm à Optimized Setting: 1mm Margin: The distance between marks and images à...
  • Page 148 RX II Series User Manual Note: 1. To save your materials, in addition to amending object margins, you can also adjust the length of the registration marks (5mm minimum) when you apply 4-Point Positioning (see table 1 for suggestions based on different material sizes). The smaller the size is, the smaller the distance between the object and the registration marks is (see the figures below).
  • Page 149 RX II Series User Manual Segmental Positioning For precise cutting quality, it is suggested to select “Segmental Positioning” when you are working on an extra long or large-sized image to increase cutting accuracy. Segmental Positioning X Step: The distance of intermediate position on the X...
  • Page 150 RX II Series User Manual Multiple Copies It is suggested to select “Multiple Copies” when you would like to make several copies of one image on your material to increase cutting accuracy. Multiple Copies No. of X Copies: The numbers of copies on X axis No.

  • Page 151: Greatcut Plug-In Instruction

    RX II User Manual GreatCut Plug-In Instruction The user manual of GreatCut software is available on the GCC installation DVD. GCC AASII System Below is a step-by-step instruction of using the AAS function in GreatCut software through CorelDRAW and Adobe Illustrator. Edit your image in CorelDRAW 4-Point Positioning Step 1...
  • Page 152 RX II User Manual Step 2 Complete contour line settings (including contour offset value) and press Calculate to confirm. Contour offset is the distance between the object and the contour line. Contour lines will be added to the images. GreatCut Plug-In...
  • Page 153 RX II User Manual Tips: Vector object to create round outline In general for vector objects you will get better results with the outline function. You will see the difference between "Normal" and "Round" in sharp corners. The picture is shown as below: Normal Round...
  • Page 154 RX II User Manual Step 3 Press the Settings icon on the GreatCut toolbar. Step 4 Press the button on the right of Jog marks. GreatCut Plug-In...
  • Page 155 RX II User Manual Step 5 Adjust the size, object margin and line thickness of your registration marks in the Setup-Jog Marks window and click OK. 4-Point Positioning Size: The length of marks à Range: 5mm~50mm à Optimized Setting: 25mm Object margin: The distance between marks and images...
  • Page 156 RX II User Manual Step 7 Click the Set Jog Marks icon on the GreatCut toolbar. The system will create the 4 marks as shown in the picture below. GreatCut Plug-In...
  • Page 157 RX II User Manual Note: 1. To save your materials, in addition to amending object margins, you can also adjust the length of the registration marks (5mm minimum) when you apply the above function(see table 1 for suggestions based on different material sizes). The smaller the size is, the smaller the distance between the object and the registration marks is (see the figures below).
  • Page 158 RX II User Manual Output Step 1 Select both the entire object (including registration marks and the contour line) and press the Cut icon on the GreatCut toolbar. Step 2 The system will activate GreatCut automatically and import the registration marks and contour line to GreatCut.
  • Page 159 RX II User Manual Step 3 Select Output under File. Step 4. Select Cut with AAS in Mode/Tool in the Output to device window. Complete the settings of AAS Offset, Pressure, Speed, Material width and so on. GreatCut Plug-In...
  • Page 160 RX II User Manual Step 5 Click output and the object will be sent to GCC Cutting Plotter. GreatCut Plug-In...
  • Page 161 RX II User Manual Note: The difference amount Number of outputs, Number of copies, and Step count in the Output window. 1. When Number of outputs is set as 2, the square and the triangle will be cut 1 time and then the square and the triangle will be cut 1 time at next position.
  • Page 162 RX II User Manual Advanced Settings Segmental Positioning For precise cutting quality, it is suggested to apply “Segmental Positioning” by adjusting the x and y distance when you are working on an extra long or large-size image to increase cutting quality.
  • Page 163 RX II User Manual Step 2 Press the button on the right of Jog marks. Step 3 Adjust the size, object margin and line thickness of your registration marks in the Setup-Jog Marks window and click OK. Segmental Positioning Max. x Distance: The distance of intermediate position on the X axis...
  • Page 164 RX II User Manual Step 4 Ensure the three items below are selected and click OK. ü Step 5 Click the Set Jog Marks icon on the GreatCut toolbar. GreatCut Plug-In...
  • Page 165 RX II User Manual The system will create the marks as shown in the picture below. Segmental Positioning Y axis X axis Follow the same steps in the Output section to output your image to GCC Cutting Plotter. Multi-Copy Step 1 Follow the same steps in the 4-Point Positioning section to complete the contour line setting and registration mark creation procedures.
  • Page 166 RX II User Manual Step 2 Click on the Set Jog Marks icon on the GreatCut toolbar and 4 marks will be created as shown in the picture below. GreatCut Plug-In...
  • Page 167 RX II User Manual Step 3 Select both the entire object (including registration marks and the contour line) and press the Cut icon on the GreatCut toolbar. Step 4 The system will activate GreatCut automatically and import the registration marks and contour line to GreatCut.
  • Page 168 RX II User Manual Step 5 Select Output under File. Step 6 Select Mode as “Cut with AAS” and input the Number of outputs in X-direction and Y-direction and Distance between copies, please don’t press output button. Step 7 Back to CorelDRAW, Click Multi-Copy on GreatCut under File. GreatCut Plug-In...
  • Page 169 RX II User Manual Step 8 Complete the Number in X/Y (the number of copies desired on the X/Y axis) and Distance in X/Y (distance between each copy) settings then click OK. Confirm that the value of Distance in X/Y must be the same with step 6. Note: The spacing of vertical &...
  • Page 170 RX II User Manual Step 10 Print the Multi-Copy images out, and put the printed media on the GCC cutting plotter. Step 11 Go to GreatCut window, press Output button. GreatCut Plug-In...
  • Page 171 RX II User Manual Edit your image in Adobe Illustrator 4-Point Positioning Step 1 Create a new file in Adobe Illustrator. Step 2 Select the image and go to Contour in GreatCu in File. GreatCut Plug-In...
  • Page 172 RX II User Manual Step 3 Complete contour line settings (including contour offset value) and press Calculate to confirm. Contour offset is the distance between the object and the contour line. Contour line is now added to the object. GreatCut Plug-In...
  • Page 173 RX II User Manual Tips: Vector object to create round outline In general for vector objects you will get better results with the outline function. You will see the difference between "Normal" and "Round" in sharp corners. The picture is shown as below: Normal Round...
  • Page 174 RX II User Manual Step 5 Press the button on the right of Jog marks. GreatCut Plug-In...
  • Page 175 RX II User Manual Step 6 Adjust the size, object margin and line thickness of your registration marks and click OK. 4-Point Positioning Size: The length of marks à Range: 5mm~50mm à Optimized Setting: 25mm Object margin: The distance between marks and images à...
  • Page 176 RX II User Manual Step 8 Click Set Jog Marks on GreatCut under File. The system will create the 4 marks as shown in the picture below. GreatCut Plug-In...
  • Page 177 RX II User Manual Output Step 1 Select both the entire object (including registration marks and the contour line) then click Cut on GreatCut under File. Step 2 The system will activate GreatCut automatically and import the registration marks and contour line to GreatCut.
  • Page 178 RX II User Manual Step 3 Select Output under File. Step 4 Select Cut with AAS in Mode/Tool in the Output to device window. GreatCut Plug-In...
  • Page 179 RX II User Manual Step 5 Click output and the object will be sent to GCC Cutting Plotter GreatCut Plug-In...
  • Page 180 RX II User Manual Note: The difference amount Number of outputs, Number of copies, and Step count in the Output window. 1. When Number of outputs is set as 2, the square and the triangle will be cut 1 time and then the square and the triangle will be cut 1 time at next position.
  • Page 181 RX II User Manual Advanced Settings Segmental Positioning For precise cutting quality, it is suggested to apply “Segmental Positioning” by adjusting the x and y distance when you are working on an extra long or large-size image to increase cutting quality.
  • Page 182 RX II User Manual Step 2 Press the button on the right of Jog marks. Step 3 Adjust the size, object margin and line thickness of your registration marks and click OK. Segmental Positioning Max. x Distance: The distance of intermediate position on the X axis à...
  • Page 183 RX II User Manual Step 4 Select the Set Jog Marks on GreatCut under File and 4 marks will be created as shown in the picture below. Segmental Positioning Y axis X axis GreatCut Plug-In...
  • Page 184 RX II User Manual Multi-Copy Step 1 Follow the same steps in the 4-Point Positioning section to complete the contour line setting and registration mark creation procedures. When you apply the “Multiple Copies” function, the value that has been set in this section will still be applied.
  • Page 185 RX II User Manual Step 3 Select both the entire object (including registration marks and the contour line) then click Cut on GreatCut under File. GreatCut Plug-In...
  • Page 186 RX II User Manual Step 4 The system will activate GreatCut automatically and import the registration marks and contour line to GreatCut. GreatCut Plug-In...
  • Page 187 RX II User Manual Step 5 Select Output under File. Step 6 Select Mode as “Cut with AAS” and input the Number of outputs in X-direction and Y-direction and Distance between copies, please don’t press output button. GreatCut Plug-In...
  • Page 188 RX II User Manual Step 7 Back to Adobe Illustrator, Click Multi-Copy on GreatCut under File. Step 8 Complete the Number in X/Y (the number of copies desired on the X/Y axis) and Distance in X/Y (distance between each copy) settings then click OK. Confirm that the value of Distance in X/Y must be the same with step 6.
  • Page 189 RX II User Manual Step 9 The system will create several copies of the object with registration marks as shown in the picture below. Step 10 Print the Multi-Copy images out, and put the printed media on the GCC cutting plotter. GreatCut Plug-In...
  • Page 190 RX II User Manual Step 11 Go to GreatCut window, press Output button. GreatCut Plug-In...
  • Page 191 RX II User Manual GreatCut Plug-In...

  • Page 192: Signpal 12 Instruction

    RXII User Manual SignPal 12 Instruction The SignPal 12 Software is Windows System compatible and all versions support the AAS II contour cutting function. SignPal 12 Instruction Index: [1] Installing the SignPal 12 software [2] Set up your GCC Cutter on Production Manager [3] SignPal AAS II Quick Start [4] SignPal 12 Features List [1] Installing the SignPal 12 software...
  • Page 193 RXII User Manual (1) Install and activate software on an online computer 1. Launch your browser and type https://www.saicloud.com in address bar and press enter, then input your activation code, then click Activate, activation code can be found in the code label in software package. 2.
  • Page 194 RXII User Manual 3. Check your mailbox and click website link in the email then complete the information fields. SignPal 12 Instruction...
  • Page 195 RXII User Manual 4. Open Autorun in the WinRAR file. Then install software step by step by following the wizard. SignPal 12 Instruction...
  • Page 196 RXII User Manual 5. Paste your code into activation code field. 6. Select language you need, click OK and finish installation. SignPal 12 Instruction...
  • Page 197 RXII User Manual (2) Install and activate software on an offline computer 1. Open Autorun in the WinRAR file. Then install software step by step by following the wizard. SignPal 12 Instruction...
  • Page 198 RXII User Manual 2. Record your computer ID in the dialog box below and look up your computer name, You can find your computer name by right-click on My Computer and choose Properties. 3. Launch your browser on another online computer and type https://www.saicloud.com in the address bar and press enter, then input your activation code and click Activate.
  • Page 199 RXII User Manual 4. In login section, click I am new to the SAi Cloud and input your email address, then click Create Account, an email will be sent to your mailbox. 5. Check your mailbox and click website link in the email then complete the information fields.
  • Page 200 RXII User Manual 6. Click “License Manager” can’t connect and input your computer ID and computer name that you recorded for the offline computer before, then click Create license Now and Download License, save license file to local. SignPal 12 Instruction...
  • Page 201 RXII User Manual 7. Copy license file to offline computer via a removable disk device, then import it. 8. Select language you need, then click OK and finish installation. SignPal 12 Instruction...
  • Page 202 RXII User Manual (3) Transfer license on an online computer 1. Open License Manager from Start menu. 2. Click Remove License From This computer, Now you can install the software on another computer. SignPal 12 Instruction...
  • Page 203 RXII User Manual (4)Transfer license on an offline computer 1. Open License Manager from Start menu. 2. Click Remove License From This computer, then record removal code in license dialog box. 3. Launch your browser on another online computer, access https://www.saicloud.com and login with your account.
  • Page 204 RXII User Manual [2] Set up your GCC Cutter on Production Manager 1. Open Production Manager 12 2. Choose and set up your GCC cutter. (Note that AAS II System only works on RX II, Jaguar V LX, Puma III, Expert II LX models.) SignPal 12 Instruction...
  • Page 205 RXII User Manual SignPal 12 Instruction...
  • Page 206 RXII User Manual 3. Select File > Print Setup in SignPal Software and select the printer. SignPal 12 Instruction...
  • Page 207 RXII User Manual 4. Select File > Document Setup in SignPal and select paper size . SignPal 12 Instruction...
  • Page 208 RXII User Manual [3] SignPal AASII Quick Start 1. Use the Rectangle Tool to create a rectangle. 2. Select Effect > Contour Cut. Then click ‘Apply’ in DesignCentral window. SignPal 12 Instruction...
  • Page 209 RXII User Manual 3. Apply the contour cut mark of GCC AASII by selecting Effect > Contour Cut Mark. 4. Select “GCC AASII” in SignPal DesignCentral window to create the AAS II registration marks (4-Point Positioning) and click ‘Apply’ in DesignCentral window. SignPal 12 Instruction...
  • Page 210 RXII User Manual 5. There are three types of GCC AASII registration marks: 4-Point Positioning, Segmental Positioning, and Multiple Copies. To make ‘Segmental Positioning’ marks, please select “GCC Segmentation” in DesignCentral window and then click ‘Apply’. 6. For ‘Multiple Copies’, this function is not available in SignPal. Currently the ‘Multiple Copies’...
  • Page 211 RXII User Manual 8. Set the Scale as 100% in Print page. 9. Load the printout vinyl on the plotter and select File > Cut Contour to send data. You can preview the job and change cutter’s parameter settings in ‘Properties’ tab of Cut Contour window.
  • Page 212 RXII User Manual SignPal 12 Instruction...
  • Page 213 RXII User Manual [4] SignPal 12 Features List Expert Apprentice Text ● ● Text Tool ● Arc Text ● Path Text ● ● Vertical Text ● Vertical Path Text ● Kerning ● ● Break Apart/ Join Drawing ● ● Bezier ●...
  • Page 214 RXII User Manual ● Scissors ● Make Right Angle ● Break Path ● Join Paths ● Align Horizontal ● Align Vertical ● Align Points Apply Length and ● Angle ● Remove Tiny Objects ● Vector Eraser ● Cleaver by Path Working with Files ●...
  • Page 215 RXII User Manual ● ● Align ● ● Spacing ● ● Rotate ● ● Resize ● ● Deskew ● ● Mirror ● Step and Repeat Effects ● Combine ● Outline ● ● Contour Cut ● ● Contour Cut Mark ● Shadow Bitmap ●...

  • Page 216: Sure Cuts A Lot

    RX II User Manual Sure Cuts A Lot There are basic instructions of Sure Cut A Lot below. If you need detailed instruction, please refer to Sure Cut A Lot Help. 1. Select the cutter you want to output and change the work area. Step 1 Run Sure Cuts A Lot software.
  • Page 217 RX II User Manual Step 3 Select company / brand as GCC and select model you want to output and then click the “<--Add to list” button. Step 4 Select GCC on the left and click “Done.” Step 5 If you want to change the material size and orientation, you can fill a proper value in the Document window.
  • Page 218 RX II User Manual 2. Insert Graphics from Library Step 1 Select graphics from library to insert a selected design. 3. Draw Text Click on the T icon at left side to create the text and select the font you like at text window. Sure Cuts A Lot...
  • Page 219 RX II User Manual 4. Import Design If you have created your design in other design software, go to “import” or “place image” under file to import it, SCA supports svg, scut, scal, pdf, ai. wpc eps, bmp, gif, jpg and png files.
  • Page 220 RX II User Manual 5. Convert Image to Cutting File Step 1 Go to Trace Image under File, or select Trace Image button on the toolbar to open the setting window. Step 2 Click on “Choose an image” to input the image, adjust Image Settings and Output Settings, and click OK.
  • Page 221 RX II User Manual 6. Cut the Design Step 1 Click on the “Cutter” button on the toolbar and Cut Settings window will appear. Step 2 Click on “Settings…” to open GCC Cutter Settings window. Note ü The origin point is on the bottom right. Step 3 Adjust Registration Marks setting under GCC Cutter Settings window if needed.
  • Page 222 RX II User Manual Step 4 Adjust Blade Offset, Overcut Value, Multi-Cut and Quality under Cut Settings window if needed. *Blade Offset: set the offset value according to different blade, for a standard blade, set the offset value at 0.25mm, 0.5mm for an optional advanced blade and 0mm for an optional plotting pen.
  • Page 223 RX II User Manual Step 5 Under “Cut Settings” section, there are some useful functions. After setting the parameters, click on “Cut” to send the data to the GCC cutter and the GCC cutter will start the cutting job. *Cut Mode: there are “WSIWYG” and “Origin Point” options, WSIWYG means what you see is what you get, the cutter will output the graphic at same position in preview window.
  • Page 224 RX II User Manual 7. Print and Cut Your Design The Print and Cut function allows you to print the graphics from Sure Cuts A Lot to printer, and then put the printed materials on the GCC cutter to cut out the contour of printed jobs from Sure Cuts A Lot.
  • Page 225 RX II User Manual Step 3 Click on “Print…” to open printer setting window and click OK. Step 4 Print your design with registration marks out. Step 5 Load the printed media to the GCC cutter. Step 6 Press “Next” and then press “Scan+Cut”, and then the GCC cutter will detect the registration marks and cut the contour lines automatically.
  • Page 226 RX II User Manual Tips Test Connection function can save your materials. ü Click on “Test Connection” to exam if set the connection properly. Sure Cuts A Lot...
  • Page 227 RX II User Manual 8. Cut by color (*only available in RXII and RXII(Creasing) model) Cut by color is a new function to set multiple parameters with 16 different colors in stroke of graphic that can help easily to identify different job. Step 1 Select “Cutter”...
  • Page 228 RX II User Manual Step3 Click the area you want to design and select pen color to designate stroke color for setting parameter in the next step then click “OK”. Step4 Click the button to open the Edit Presents window which shows the default values by different materials.
  • Page 229 RX II User Manual Step5 Click on the “Cutter” button on the toolbar to open Cut Settings window. Step5 Click on the “Cut By Color” then click” Cut “button and cutter will to work. Sure Cuts A Lot...

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