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  • Page 1 AFJ-24S User Manual http://www.GCCworld.com V.2 2022 Aug.
  • Page 2 AFJ-24S User Manual 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.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    AFJ-24S User Manual Safety Measures ..........................6 Necessary work space ........................9 Chapter 1 General Information....................... 10 1.1 Introduction ..............................10 1.2 Package Items ............................. 10 1.3 Machine overview ............................13 1.3.1 Auto Feeder overview ........................13 1.3.2 Cutter overview ..........................15 1.3.3 Appearance of Cutter ........................
  • Page 4 AFJ-24S User Manual 4.1 How To Load The Sheet Media Into The Auto Feeder ..............69 4.1.1 Automatic Working Procedure ....................73 4.2 How To Load The Sheet Media Into Machine Without Auto Feeder ..........75 4.3 Cutting Force and Offset Adjustment ....................77 4.4 How to Cut 3mm Letters ..........................
  • Page 5 AFJ-24S User Manual CorelDraw CorelDRAW Plug-in Illustrator Plug-In GreatCut Plug-In SignPal Sure Cuts A Lot...

  • Page 6: Safety Measures

    AFJ-24S User Manual Safety Measures Before you start installation, please read below information carefully to avoid potentially hazardous situations. General safety  Use the voltage of the power source is identical to the voltage of the machine to prevent any damage or failure.
  • Page 7 AFJ-24S User Manual 【Important Information】  For safety concern, please always hold the cutter firmly from the bottom while moving it. Do not move the cutter by clasping the depression area on both sides. O (Correct) Hold from the bottom ...
  • Page 8 AFJ-24S User Manual Warning AFJ (Jaguar)  Never press the top release grip and pull the bottom release grip at the same time as the pictures shown below: O (CORRECT) X (INCORRECT) Press down Press down DISABLE St op ba r...

  • Page 9: Necessary Work Space

    AFJ-24S User Manual Necessary work space Prepare a working table that accommodates your Jaguar V 61 LX with auto feeder. The required working table should be larger than 1,050 mm in width, 842 mm in length and 420 mm in height.

  • Page 10: Chapter 1 General Information

    AFJ-24S User Manual Chapter 1 General Information 1.1 Introduction In combination of a cutter and an auto sheet feeder, AFR-24S provides the advantage of creasing function with dual tool holder up to 600gsm cutting force and 1,530 mm/s cutting speed in the digital sheet...
  • Page 11 AFJ-24S User Manual 3. Accessories 1 x AC power Cord 1 x User’s Compact Disk 1 x data cable (USB cable: 3m) 1 x Blade Holder Assembly (Installed in tool carriage of the cutting plotter) 1 x Blade (Installed in Blade Holder)
  • Page 12 AFJ-24S User Manual RS232 cable 1 pc Installation guide 1 copy Media blocks 2 pcs...

  • Page 13: Machine Overview

    AFJ-24S User Manual 1.3 Machine overview 1.3.1 Auto Feeder overview Blower Media pick Serial Interface Connector (RS232C) Media block Media stack Item Function Serial Interface Used to connect a feeder to a cutter through a serial interface Connector (RS232C) (RS232) cable Media block Adjust the media to a proper position.
  • Page 14 AFJ-24S User Manual Suction cup Power switch Power port Media collection tray Stretchable stand Item Function Power port A socket for power cable. Power switch Switch the Auto feeder on and off. Adjustable media Collect the cut media after completing the job...

  • Page 15: Cutter Overview

    AFJ-24S User Manual 1.3.2 Cutter overview Power Port Fuse Power Switch Item Function Power Switch On when switches to [I]; Off to [O] Fuse 3 Amp Power Port A socket for power cable. USB Connector Ethernet Connector Serial Interface Connector (RS232C)

  • Page 16: Appearance Of Cutter

    AFJ-24S User Manual 1.3.3 Appearance of Cutter Grid Drums Tool Carriage move the performs the – – media back and forth cutting with the installed blade during operation. and pen with AAS module. Platen provides the Control panel – consists of 14 –...

  • Page 17: Chapter 2 Installation

    AFJ-24S User Manual Chapter 2 Installation The following instruction will lead you how to install and operate in the regular plotter (RXII-61 Creasing) and AFR separately. 2.1 Connecting your GCC cutter The cutting plotter communicates with a computer through a USB (Universal Serial Bus), a Serial port (RS-232C) or Ethernet.
  • Page 18 AFJ-24S User Manual Step 2 You may use search function or directly click the product category to choose the model you want.
  • Page 19 AFJ-24S User Manual Download the driver according to the type of connection.
  • Page 20 AFJ-24S User Manual Step 3 Unzip the file and double clip the driver.exe to start installing the Driver and AAS plug-in. Step 4 If you were Windows 7 and above users, please click on the red words to instruct you how to disable Windows Update to allow success driver installation.
  • Page 21 AFJ-24S User Manual Step 8 If you want to install AASII VBA on CorelDRAW and Adobe Illusatrator, exit CorelDRAW and Adobe Illusatrator program, and then click on“Install.” Step 9 Check Install Message to confirm CorelDRAW and AI version and then click OK.
  • Page 22 AFJ-24S User Manual 2.1.1.2 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...
  • Page 23 AFJ-24S User Manual Step 2 After removing the unit, click on any printer on the page and select “Print server properties.” (For Win 7 and above) or right click on blank space and then select “Print server properties.” (For Windows Step 3 Select “Driver”...
  • Page 24 AFJ-24S User Manual Step 4 Select the model and click on “Remove”. Step 5 Select “Remove driver and driver package” and click OK. Step 6 Click Yes and then click “Delete” and “OK,” and the driver installed on PC is completely removed.

  • Page 25: Ethernet Connection

    AFJ-24S User Manual 2.1.2 RS-232 Connection  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 26 AFJ-24S User Manual Step 2 Press On/Off line and then MISC button on your control panel. POWER SPEED FORCE OFFSET ON/OFF MISC TOOL SELECT DATA CLEAR CUT TEST LINE PAUSE / RESUME ENTER Step 3 Go to the DHCP page and select Enable through the up and down arrow keys, then press Enter.
  • Page 27 AFJ-24S User Manual Step 1 Open GreatCut and create a new file and cutting line. Step 2 Go to Output Devices under Settings. Step 3 Select a model at Driver in Setup Device window...
  • Page 28 AFJ-24S 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 29 AFJ-24S 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...

  • Page 30: Data Transmitting

    AFJ-24S User Manual Step 3 The driver is installed. You can output from AI or CorelDRAW directly now. 2.1.4 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 31 AFJ-24S User Manual Step 1 Set A-PC’s printer driver as a 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 32 AFJ-24S User Manual Step 4 Activate A-PC’s Printer Driver from B-PC’s Network. Step 5 Right-click on the printer icon, and select “Connect” to A-PC’s printer.

  • Page 33: Auto Feeder Installation

    AFJ-24S User Manual 2.2 Auto feeder installation 1. Assemble the right and left connecting brackets on both side of the auto feeder with screws to fix the auto feeder to Jaguar V/RXII. 2. Tighten the thumb screw to fix the connecting brackets to the side plate of the Jaguar V/RXII.
  • Page 34 AFJ-24S User Manual 4. Push the side brackets to closely lean against the cutter, and then tighten up the screws. 5. Loose the screw on the rear platen. 6. Fix the connecting bracket on the rear platen with screws.
  • Page 35 AFJ-24S User Manual 7. Assemble the stretchable stands Hang the media collection tray onto the connecting holder and tighten it up with hand screw.
  • Page 36 AFJ-24S User Manual 9. Put down the stretchable stands on both side reach the ground, then the installation is completed.

  • Page 37: Install The Magnetic Media Separator

    AFJ-24S User Manual 2.3 Install the magnetic media separator The function of a magnetic media separator is to prevent sheet media from double feeding while loading sheet media to a cutter. A magnetic media separator contains a magnet which is used to attach the media separator to a feeder.

  • Page 38: Blade And Blade Holder Installation

    AFJ-24S User Manual 2.4 Blade and Blade Holder Installation 2.4.1 Blade Installation 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 39: Blade Holder Installation

    AFJ-24S User Manual 2.4.2 Blade Holder Installation Step 1 Loosen thumb screw and insert the blade holder into extension holder Step 2 Fasten the thumb screw to fix the tool carriage. Step 3 The machine is ready to use.
  • Page 40 AFJ-24S User Manual Step 4 Use the reversing steps to remove the blade holder. Step 5 Eject the blade. Push “Blade eject pin” to eject blade when the blade needs to be replaced. Caution The blade will lose its sharpness after a period of usage; the cutting quality might be affected.

  • Page 41: Automatic Blade Length Detection

    AFJ-24S User Manual 2.5 Automatic Blade Length Detection The photos show a new blade holder with a scale and a carriage with a mark. This blade holder detects blade length automatically and shows how the knob needs to be turned on the LCM.

  • Page 42: Software Installation

    AFJ-24S User Manual 2.6 Software Installation 2.6.1 GreatCut Installation Step 1 Visit GreatCut online registration page http://gccvoucher.eurosystems.lu/, enter your voucher code provided when purchasing GreatCut and click “Go on!” Step 2 Click “Request” to go to registration page. Step 3...
  • Page 43 AFJ-24S 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 44 AFJ-24S User Manual...
  • Page 45 AFJ-24S User Manual Step 7 Double click the .exe fie and select a destination folder. Step 8 Select “Typical” and click “Next”. Note: You may select custom setup to install additional drivers. Step 9 Select the folder and click Next.
  • Page 46 AFJ-24S User Manual Step 10 GreatCut is installing. Step 11 Click “Finish” to complete installation. 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.
  • Page 47 AFJ-24S User Manual Step 13 If the license do not install successfully, you will need to fill in your license data manually. You can find the details of your license data from the email. Step 14 GreatCut is ready to use now.

  • Page 48: Sure Cuts A Lot Installation (Optional Item)

    AFJ-24S User Manual 2.6.2 Sure Cuts A Lot Installation (Optional Item) 2.6.2.1 Auto Installation Step Visit website “SUPPORT” page download software (https://www.gccworldnew.com/download.php). The software is compatible with Windows 7 and above and Macintosh OSX 10.6 and above.
  • Page 49 AFJ-24S User Manual Step 2 Download “Sure Cuts A Lot” to start the installation. Step 3 Press Next to continue. Step 4 Select “I accept the agreement” and press “Next.”...
  • Page 50 AFJ-24S 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.” Step 6 Tick “Create a desktop icon” if you want to create a shortcut on your desktop, and tick “Associated scut4 extension”...
  • Page 51 AFJ-24S User Manual Step 7 Tick “Launch Sure Cuts A Lot” but Don’t tick “Install USB Driver”, and then press “Finish” to compete installation. Step 8 Run Sure Cuts A Lot. Step 9 Press “Activate…”to activate Sure Cuts A Lot. Please make sure it is connected to the internet.
  • Page 52 AFJ-24S User Manual Step 10 Put your name in the Name column and enter the 25-letter software key to the Serial column and press “OK” to complete the activation. Step 11 Launch Sure Cuts A Lot, select “My Cutter” under “Cutter” and select “Manage Cutters.”...
  • Page 53 AFJ-24S User Manual Step 12 Select Company/ Brand as “GCC” and the model you want to output, and then click the “Add to list” button and “Done.” Note If you use a trial version to output graphics, meaning you do not enter the software key to activate the Sure Cuts A Lot mentioned above, there will be two extra lines cut through the design, therefore, make sure the Sure Cuts A Lot software is activated before implementing cutting jobs.
  • Page 54 AFJ-24S User Manual Step 2 Visit http://www.craftedge.com/activation/surecutsalot via an internet connected computer. Enter your name, serial (software key shows on the voucher code card) and site code. Step 3 Click on the "Generate Activation Code" button and your activation code will be shown in the Activation Code field.
  • Page 55 AFJ-24S User Manual 2.6.2.3 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...

  • Page 56: Desktop Flexible Media Support System (Machine Only)

    AFJ-24S User Manual 2.7 Desktop Flexible Media Support System (machine only) The following installation of desktop flexible media support system is only used in the machine individually without assembling with auto feeder. Step 1 Put the 4 Plastic Foot under the Roll Holder Support and insert the M4 screw into the hole of Plastic Foot and tighten them with the M4 L-shape screw driver.
  • Page 57 AFJ-24S User Manual Step 4 Place the two roll holders into the holes of Roll Holder Support (Figure 2-16). Step 5 The complete Desktop Media Support System will be shown as in Figure 2-17. Figure 2-17...

  • Page 58: Instruction Of Damper Roller (Machine Only)

    AFJ-24S User Manual Instruction of Damper Roller (machine only) 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 59: Chapter 3 The Control Panel

    AFJ-24S User Manual Chapter 3 The Control Panel This chapter describes the button operations with the LCM menu flowcharts of Jaguar V. When the cutting plotter is ready for use as described in Chapter 1 & 2, all functions are under default parameters 3.1 The LCD Panel...

  • Page 60: Menu In On-Line Mode

    AFJ-24S User Manual 3.2 Menu in On-line Mode Power On Jaguar V in processing Cutter LCM Version- - - Jaguar V Firmware: Copyright: Place Media And Then Lower Down The Lever Roll Edge Single to select Sizing Media Width Lever Up To Abort...

  • Page 61: Menu In Off-Line Mode

    AFJ-24S User Manual 3.3 Menu in Off-line Mode Press [ON/OFF LINE] to switch to the offline mode Offline For System Setup move origin M [SPEED] Speed: 72 cm/s Speed: 3~153 with an increment of 3 (cm/s) Select: OK: ENTER AAS Speed:...
  • Page 62 AFJ-24S User Manual 1S: 72 F: 80 O:0.275 M Select: OK: ENTER Offline For System Setup 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 Select:...
  • Page 63 AFJ-24S User Manual Paper Saving Mode Both Expanded Mode, Length Expanded Mode, Width Expanded Mode, Both Un xpanded Select: OK: ENTER Set communication Select: OK: ENTER Firmware x.x.xx FPGA: xx.xx Select Language English, Francais, Türkce, Polski, Japanese, Deutsch, Italian, Espanol...

  • Page 64: Menu Items

    AFJ-24S User Manual 3.4 Menu Items Menu or Key Function Setting Default --- POWER --- To indicate the power status. [ Arrow Keys ] 1. To move the tool carriage position on X or Y axis. 2. To select functions or change values of settings.
  • Page 65 AFJ-24S User Manual Up Speed To set or modify tool speed while the tool move from 3~153cm/sec; 72cm/sec endpoint to next start point at horizontal moving. 3cm/sec per step Up Accel. To set or modify tool acceleration levels while the tool move...
  • Page 66 AFJ-24S User Manual Blade Length Please see 2.5 Automatic Blade Length Adjustment for 0.00mm-5.00mm 0.00mm Adjust further details. To adjust the length of the blade Note: 5. Keep your blade length as 0 before you start adjusting. 6. Test the blade holder first and then test the blade length by pressing ENTER.
  • Page 67 AFJ-24S User Manual [ MISC ] Auto Unrolled To avoid paper jam and motor crash by automatically unroll Enable Media media (50cm and up) before cutting while enabled. . * Auto-unroll only effects on roll/edge media. * Using Single mode to size media will disable this function automatically.
  • Page 68 AFJ-24S User Manual You can refer to “5.3 Printer Test” for more details. Paper Saving To save media by four different modes: Length Mode 1. Length expanded mode 2. Width expanded mode expanded 3. Both expanded mode 4. Both unexpanded mode...

  • Page 69: Chapter 4 Operation

    AFJ-24S User Manual Chapter 4 Operation 4.1 How To Load The Sheet Media Into The Auto Feeder Step 1 Place the sheet media flat on the stack of the feeder and adjust the pinch roller to proper position according the media size.
  • Page 70 AFJ-24S User Manual jAdjust the pinch roller to proper position according to the media size. The alignment label Step 3 provides a quick view of the suggested position of pinch rollers for different media sizes. Step 4 Use a RS232 cable to connect the feeder and cutter.
  • Page 71 AFJ-24S User Manual Step 6 Power on the cutter. Step 7 Lower down the lever to raise the pinch roller. Step 8 Press “ENTER” key to start media width sizing. POWER SPEED FORCE OFFSET ON/OFF MISC TOOL SELECT DATA CLEAR...
  • Page 72 AFJ-24S User Manual Note: “ Adjust paper” is to calibrate position of media front edge after sizing. If the value of Adjust paper is bigger, the distance of the media front edge will be closer to cutting blade. Step 10 Use arrow left/right keys to select “AAS copy”...

  • Page 73: Automatic Working Procedure

    AFJ-24S User Manual 4.1.1 Automatic Working Procedure 1. Pick up the media from tray to load it into the cutter NOTE: Blowers installed on both side of media tray will automatic turn on while the media is ready to be picked up to separate the media.
  • Page 74 AFJ-24S User Manual 3. Start the cuttinh job NOTE: It is suggested to use die cut/ kiss cut function instead of regular cutting in order to achieve good quality output on paper box application. 4. Collecting the media once completing the job...

  • Page 75: How To Load The Sheet Media Into Machine Without Auto Feeder

    AFJ-24S User Manual 4.2 How To Load The Sheet Media Into Machine Without Auto Feeder 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. Pull the lever forward until it makes a clicking sound then the pinch rollers are raised.
  • Page 76 AFJ-24S User Manual Step 4 Push the lever backward to lower down the pinch rollers. Step 5 Turn on the power, the tool carriage will measure the size of the media automatically. And the plotting cutter begins to work. Note: 1.

  • Page 77: Cutting Force And Offset Adjustment

    AFJ-24S User Manual 4.3 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 78: How To Cut 3Mm Letters

    AFJ-24S User Manual 4.4 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 79: Jaguar V Print Driver Setting

    AFJ-24S User Manual 4.6 Jaguar V Print Driver setting 4.6.1 Jaguar V 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 speed...
  • Page 80 AFJ-24S User Manual Back to home: The carriage will return to the original position when this option is selected. Section Cutting: Users can output long picture by section cutting which could make cutting more stable and get superior cutting quality. Users can set the section by registration marks or input the value manually. When cutting plotter finishing cutting in section 1, it will continue to cut in section 2.
  • Page 81 AFJ-24S User Manual • SAVE TO DEFAULT: This function allows you to save your current print driver parameters as the default startup settings. • DELETE: This function will delete the file you select from the Custom Media section, whereas the settings in Default section cannot be deleted.
  • Page 82 AFJ-24S User Manual To activate the Die Cut function, go to “Option”, tick “Die Cut”, and enter the amount you wish for the “Length” and “Force” of both Die Cut and Kiss Cut, then click “OK”. Note: The length setting for the cutting line of Die Cut is in the range of 0-2000mm whereas that of Kiss Cut is 0-100mm.

  • Page 83: Jaguar V Print Driver Setting > Paper Page

    AFJ-24S User Manual 4.6.2 Jaguar V 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 84: Jaguar V Print Driver Setting > Paper Feeder Page

    AFJ-24S User Manual 4.6.3 Jaguar V Print Driver setting > Paper Feeder Page The setting in Paper Feeder Page works when 2-point positioning registration mark setting is applied in a cutting file. Please refer to A-4 Add Two Point Registration Marks section or A-5 Add Two Point Registration Marks section.

  • Page 85: Reference Parameter Setting For Different Materials

    AFJ-24S User Manual 4.7 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 86: Chapter 5 Automatic-Aligning System

    AFJ-24S User Manual Chapter 5 Automatic-Aligning System Please note that this chapter is only an instruction to AASII; for step-by-step instructions, please refer to the following chapters: A-4 CorelDRAW Plug-in , A-5 Illustrator Plug-In, A-6 GreatCut Plug-In. 5.1 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 87: Aas Contour Cutting System

    AFJ-24S User Manual 5.2 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 4.2 How to load the sheet media into machine in P.

  • Page 88: Aas Ii On Jaguar Series

    AFJ-24S User Manual ▶ Medium thickness is more than 0.8mm ▶ Transparent medium is used ▶ Non-monochrome drawing. The marks can’t be read if it is printed on colored medium ▶ Dirty or creased medium surface 5.2.2 AAS II on Jaguar series...
  • Page 89 AFJ-24S User Manual 2. 4-Point Positioning This is the basic mark pattern that AAS II will auto detect four registration marks and contour cut images inside those marks. Command: Esc.D1;(XDist);(YDist):  Layout: 4 registration marks at the 4 corners around the design ...
  • Page 90 AFJ-24S 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 91: Automatic Distinction Of The Plot Direction

    AFJ-24S 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 92: Printer Test

    AFJ-24S User Manual 5.3 Printer Test Before performing AAS contour cutting, it’s recommended to print out a test file to make sure the AAS II cutting accuracy. Please visit GCC website and go to Download Area to download the test files.
  • Page 93 AFJ-24S User Manual cutting plotter) ▶ When the actual cutting line and the printed line need to be changed towards the direction of origin mark, then simply add the negative value of the offset. If the direction is from the opposite of the origin mark, then enter positive values for the offset (see the following figures).

  • Page 94: Registration Mark Offset Range

    AFJ-24S User Manual 5.4 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 95 AFJ-24S 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.  Suggested 20~30mm margin on top of media sheet, and at least 50mm margin on the ...

  • Page 96: Tips For Aas

    AFJ-24S User Manual Step 3 Print the Graphics ■ Print the graphic and the marks with your printer (Scaling = 100%). ■ When printing on a roll media, make sure the orientation as following: Step 4 Load the printout onto cutter ■...

  • Page 97: Chapter 6 Maintenance

    AFJ-24S 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. 6.1 Cleaning the Cutting Plotter Cleaning the machine properly and regularly will ensure optimal performance out of your machine.

  • Page 98: Cleaning The Grid Drum

    AFJ-24S User Manual 6.2 Cleaning the Grid Drum Turn off the cutting plotter, and move the tool carriage away from the area needed to be cleaned. Raise the pinch rollers and move them away from the grid drum for cleaning.

  • Page 99: Chapter 7 Trouble Shooting

    AFJ-24S User Manual Chapter 7 Trouble Shooting 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 100: Operational Problems

    AFJ-24S User Manual 7.2 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 101: Cutting Plotter/Computer Communication Problems

    AFJ-24S User Manual 7.3 Cutting Plotter/Computer Communication Problems The messages showed below present problems in relation to cutting plotter/computer communication. Is the connection cable connected to Communication Error the cutting plotter and computer Setup: MISC. key properly? Has the interface setting been...

  • Page 102: Software Problems

    AFJ-24S User Manual 7.4 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 103: Cutting Quality Problems

    AFJ-24S User Manual 7.5 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 104 AFJ-24S User Manual Is there any dirt adhered to the Adjust the tool offset to blade? obtain an optimum value. Remove the blade Please contact your dealer for technician and clean it. support.
  • Page 105 Appendix A-1 Specification Item Description Automatic Finishing system (Cutter with auto feeder unit) Supported media A4 (297 x 210 mm), SRA4 (320 x 235 mm), A3 (297 x 420 mm), SRA3 (320 x 450 mm), B3 (500 x 353 size mm), B2 (500 x 707 mm) Interface USB 2.0 (Full Speed), Serial (RS-232C) and Ethernet...
  • Page 106 Appendix 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 107 Appendix 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 108 Appendix 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. Select “Outline Pen” to adjust the outline for cutting. 3.
  • Page 109 Appendix 4. Select “ File → Print” to output the file to your cutters. 5. Choose the correct model you have installed. CorelDRAW Output...
  • Page 110 Appendix 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 111 Appendix 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 2.1.1.1 Driver Installation to install AAS plug-in for CorelDRAW. Run CorelDRAW AAS Plug-in Step 1 Run CorelDRAW to edit your graphics and select all images at once when you wish to plot.
  • Page 112 Appendix Step 3 Select whether you would like to add the registration marks by page size or “Draw working area” to create a red line frame along with the registration mark to prevent the printed image falling out of the boundary, and click on “Apply”.
  • Page 113 Appendix Step 4 Now you can print out the image file with registration marks. You can also add a Hot Icon for the AAS Plug-in Select “Tools Options Workspace Customization Commands Macros GCCMadual.GCC_AAS_Plug_In” and Click OK. CorelDRAW Plug-In...
  • Page 114 Appendix 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). Note: The length setting will be in the range of 5-25mm according to your page size.
  • Page 115 Appendix 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 116 Appendix 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  Range: 5mm~50mm  Optimized Setting: 25mm ...
  • Page 117 Appendix 4-Point Positioning 4-Point Positioning  Length: The length of marks  Range: 5mm~50mm  Optimized Setting: 25mm  Thickness: The line thickness of marks  Range: 1mm~2mm  Optimized Setting: 1mm  Margin: The distance between marks and images ...
  • Page 118 Appendix 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 119 Appendix 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 ...
  • Page 120 Appendix 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 ...
  • Page 121 Appendix Contour cutting through CorelDraw Step 1 Position the paper with registration marks printed by your printer on the GCC cutter. Step 2 Select “FilesPrint”. Figure A3-13 Note: if you use CorelDraw X5 and later, you must follow the steps below. Step 1 Click the “color”...
  • Page 122 Appendix 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 123 Appendix 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 2.1.1.1 Driver Installation to install AAS plug-in for Adobe Illustrator. Printer Setting Step 1 Go to Control Panel, right click on the printer and select Printer Properties to open the Printer Properties page Illustrator Plug-In...
  • Page 124 Appendix Step 2 Go to the Advanced page and make sure the “Enable advanced printing features” box is unchecked. Illustrator Plug-In...
  • Page 125 Appendix 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 (FileScripts_AASII_Plug_In). Illustrator Plug-In...
  • Page 126 Appendix Step 4 Select the registration marks needed Step 5 Four types of registration marks are introduced here: 2-Point Positioning, 4-Point Positioning, Segmental Positioning and Multiple Copies. Step 6 Confirm the registration marks (the 4-Point Position mark is used as an illustration in the following steps).
  • Page 127 Appendix Note: The values entered in the “4-Point Positioning” section (length, thickness and margin) will still be applied when you tick “Segmental Positioning” or “Multiple Copies.” Step 7 Click on the blank area on the page and then click “Document Setup”. Illustrator Plug-In...
  • Page 128 Appendix Step 8 Hit “Edit Artboards”. Step 9 Click on “Presets → Fit Artboard to Artwork bounds”. Illustrator Plug-In...
  • Page 129 Appendix 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 130 Appendix 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. Step 14 Send the file to the cutter.
  • Page 131 Appendix Step 15 Select the cutter model, position the object in the bottom left corner. Illustrator Plug-In...
  • Page 132 Appendix Step 16 Your job is now completed. Add Registration Mark by page size Illustrator Plug-In...
  • Page 133 Appendix If you want to create registration mark by page size, select the object, go to “Scripts” under “File” and select “_AASII_Plug_In” Select “Add the registration marks by page size” and ”Draw working area” to create a red line frame along with the registration mark to prevent the printed image falling out of the boundary, and click on “Apply”.
  • Page 134 Appendix Note: The length setting will be in the range of 10-50mm according to your page size. 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 135 Appendix Note: Select “Edge” mode when media sizing to allow the media sheet to be unrolled. If you select “Single” mode, the media sheet will not be able to be moved back and hence fail to be detected by front paper sensor. Add Registration Mark by Object If you add registration mark by Object, you will be offered three options of registration marks.
  • Page 136 Appendix Make sure to untick “Make by page size” and choose one of the registration mark types whichever is suitable. Three types of registration marks 4-Point Positioning 4-Point Positioning Length: The length of marks  Illustrator Plug-In  Range: 5mm~50mm ...
  • Page 137 Appendix The system will create the 4 marks as shown in the picture below. 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).
  • Page 138 Appendix Area to be cut Page size Suggested mark length (unit: mm) (unit: mm) A6 (105 x 148) A5 (148 × 210) A4 (210 × 297) A3 (297 × 420) A2 (420 × 594) A1 (594 × 841) and above Table 1 *25mm is the suggested value for the registration mark length 2.
  • Page 139 Appendix Segmental Positioning  X Step: The distance of intermediate position on the X axis  Y Step: The distance of intermediate position on the Y axis  Range: 200mm~600mm  Optimized Setting: Less than 500mm Segmental Positioning The system will create the marks as shown in the picture below. Multiple Copies It is suggested to select “Multiple Copies”...
  • Page 140 Appendix Multiple Copies  No. of X Copies: The numbers of copies on X axis  No. of Y Copies: The numbers of copies on Y axis  Range: 1~50. (The more copies you make, the more time is needed for data transmission.) ...
  • Page 141 Appendix GreatCut Plug-In Instruction The user manual of GreatCut software is available on GCC website download area. https://www.gccworld.com/download.php?act=view&id=20 GreatCut Plug-In...
  • Page 142 Appendix GreatCut Plug-In...
  • Page 143 Appendix 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 Create a new file in CorelDRAW and click on the Create contour icon on the GreatCut toolbar (it would appear automatically once CorelDRAW is open).
  • Page 144 Appendix Contour offset is the distance between the object and the contour line. Contour lines will be added to the images. Tips: Vector object to create round outline GreatCut Plug-In...
  • Page 145 Appendix 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 1. Click the “Create outline” to create contours in a freely definable distance around text objects.
  • Page 146 Appendix Step 4 Press the button on the right of Jog marks. Step 5 Adjust the size, object margin and line thickness of your registration marks in the GreatCut Plug-In...
  • Page 147 Appendix Setup-Jog Marks window and click OK. 4-Point Positioning  Size: The length of marks  Range: 5mm~50mm  Optimized Setting: 25mm  Object margin: The distance between marks and images  Range: 0mm~50mm  Optimized Setting: 5mm  Line thickness: the line thickness of marks ...
  • Page 148 Appendix The system will create the 4 marks as shown in the picture below. Note: GreatCut Plug-In...
  • Page 149 Appendix 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 150 Appendix 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. GreatCut Plug-In...
  • Page 151 Appendix 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 152 Appendix Step 5 Click output and the object will be sent to GCC Cutting Plotter. GreatCut Plug-In...
  • Page 153 Appendix 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. 2.
  • Page 154 Appendix 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. Follow the same steps in the 4-Point Positioning section to complete the contour line setting and registration mark creation procedures.
  • Page 155 Appendix 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 156 Appendix Step 4 Ensure the three items below are selected and click OK.  Step 5 Click the Set Jog Marks icon on the GreatCut toolbar. GreatCut Plug-In...
  • Page 157 Appendix 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 158 Appendix 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 159 Appendix 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. GreatCut Plug-In...
  • Page 160 Appendix 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 161 Appendix 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 162 Appendix 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 163 Appendix 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 164 Appendix 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 165 Appendix 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 1.
  • Page 166 Appendix Step 5 Press the button on the right of Jog marks. GreatCut Plug-In...
  • Page 167 Appendix 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   Range: 5mm~50mm  Optimized Setting: 25mm  Object margin: The distance between marks and images ...
  • Page 168 Appendix 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 169 Appendix 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. GreatCut Plug-In...
  • Page 170 Appendix 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 171 Appendix Step 5 Click output and the object will be sent to GCC Cutting Plotter GreatCut Plug-In...
  • Page 172 Appendix 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. 2.
  • Page 173 Appendix 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. Follow the same steps in the 4-Point Positioning section to complete the contour line setting and registration mark creation procedures.
  • Page 174 Appendix 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 ...
  • Page 175 Appendix 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 176 Appendix 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 177 Appendix 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 178 Appendix Step 4 The system will activate GreatCut automatically and import the registration marks and contour line to GreatCut. GreatCut Plug-In...
  • Page 179 Appendix 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 180 Appendix 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 181 Appendix 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 182 Appendix Step 11 Go to GreatCut window, press Output button. GreatCut Plug-In...
  • Page 183 Appendix GreatCut Plug-In...
  • Page 184 Appendix SignPal Instruction The SignPal Software is Windows System compatible and all versions support the AAS II contour cutting function. SignPal Instruction Index: [1] Installing the SignPal software [2] Set up your GCC Cutter on Production Manager [3] SignPal AAS II Quick Start [4] How to set Die Cut [5] How to set Creasing [6] SignPal Features List...
  • Page 185 Appendix SignPal 12 Instruction...
  • Page 186 Appendix 3. Follow the installation and activation instruction for SignPal 12 below. (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.
  • Page 187 Appen 3. Check your mailbox and click website link in the email then complete the information fields. SignPal 12 Instruction...
  • Page 188 Appen 4. Open Autorun in the WinRAR file. Then install software step by step by following the wizard. SignPal 12 Instruction...
  • Page 189 Appen 5. Paste your code into activation code field. 6. Select language you need, click OK and finish installation. SignPal 12 Instruction...
  • Page 190 Appen (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 191 Appen 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 192 Appen 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 193 Appen 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 194 Appendix 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 Instruction...
  • Page 195 Appendix (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 Instruction...
  • Page 196 Appendix (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. Click License Removed then input removal code and click Remove.
  • Page 197 Appendix [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 Instruction...
  • Page 198 Appendix SignPal Instruction...
  • Page 199 Appendix 3. Select File > Print Setup in SignPal Software and select the printer. SignPal Instruction...
  • Page 200 Appendix 4. Select File > Document Setup in SignPal and select paper size . SignPal Instruction...
  • Page 201 Appendix [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 Instruction...
  • Page 202 Appendix 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 Instruction...
  • Page 203 Appendix 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 204 Appendix 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 205 Appendix SignPal Instruction...
  • Page 206 Appendix [4] How to set Die Cut 1. Open SignPal Expert 2. Use the “Text” tool or other drawing tools to create an image. SignPal Instruction...
  • Page 207 Appendix 3. Select “Contour Cut” tool to create contours of the image. 4. Select Fill/Stroke Editor and select Edit from dropdown menu. 5. Set Die Cut parameter in Customize Line Styles Note：Dash: define the length of cutting line; Gap: define the interval between the dash lines SignPal Instruction...
  • Page 208 Appendix 6. Select Cut/plot icon to open the setting window 7. Select the model you are using from the dropdown menu, and click Edit… to open the Driver options setting window. SignPal Instruction...
  • Page 209 Appendix 8. Set parameter in Before Job tab. Note: Set Tool = 0 to perform cutting. SignPal Instruction...
  • Page 210 Appendix 9. Enter a value in Passes column to define the repeat times. 10. The setting is complete. SignPal Instruction...
  • Page 211 Appendix [5] How to set Creasing 1. Create a rectangle by Rectangle tool 2. Use Bezier Path or Rectangle tool to create Creasing lines SignPal Instruction...
  • Page 212 Appendix 3. Select Cut/plot icon to open the setting window 4. Select RXII-CR@USB_Printer_0 from the dropdown menu, and click Edit… to open the Driver options setting window SignPal Instruction...
  • Page 213 Appendix 5. Set parameter in Before Job tab Set Tool = 0 to perform Cutting Set Tool =1 to perform Creasing 6. Enter a value in “Passes” column to define a number of times for cutting/creasing. SignPal Instruction...
  • Page 214 Appendix 7. User can decide whether to perform cut/crease each pass. By right clicking on drawing color, user can define which action to be taken for each pass. For example, if user want to do creasing in the first pass and no need to do creasing in the second and third pass, user can right-click and select “Skip this pass”...
  • Page 215 Appendix [6] SignPal Features List Expert Apprentice Text Text Tool ● ● Arc Text ● Path Text ● Vertical Text ● ● Vertical Path Text ● Kerning ● Break Apart/ Join ● ● Drawing Bezier ● ● Freehand Drawing ● ●...
  • Page 216 Appendix 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 Job Info ●...
  • Page 217 Appendix Align ● ● Spacing ● ● Rotate ● ● Resize ● ● Deskew ● ● Mirror ● ● Step and Repeat ● Effects Combine ● Outline ● Contour Cut ● ● Contour Cut Mark ● ● Shadow ● Bitmap Autotrace ●...
  • Page 218 Appendix 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 219 Appendix 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 220 Appendix 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 221 Appendix 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. Tips Thousands of SVG files designed specifically for Sure Cuts A Lot! ...
  • Page 222 Appendix 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 223 Appendix 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  The origin point is on the bottom right. Step 3 Adjust Registration Marks setting under GCC Cutter Settings window if needed.
  • Page 224 Appendix 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 225 Appendix 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 226 Appendix 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 227 Appendix 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 228 Appendix Tips Test Connection function can save your materials.  Click on “Test Connection” to exam if set the connection properly. Sure Cuts A Lot...
  • Page 229 Appendix 8. Cut by color (*only available in RXII and RXII(Creasing) model) Cut by color is a 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 230 Appendix Step3 Click the area you want to design and select pen color to designate stroke color for setting parameter in the next step then clicks “OK”. Step4 Click the button to open the Edit Presents window which shows the default values by different materials.
  • Page 231 Appendix Step5 Click on the “Cutter” button on the toolbar to open Cut Settings window. Step6 Click on the “Cut By Color” then click” Cut “button and cutter will to work. Sure Cuts A Lot...
  • Page 232 Appendix 9. Creasing (*only available in RXII (Creasing) model) Equipped with the dual tool holders with creasing tool and blade, RX II-61 (Creasing) model offers perfect creasing line and cutting result at one time for short run production in package or custom products.
  • Page 233 Appendix Step 3 Select the outline you want to crease and set the cut line type as “Draw(Pen)”and tool as “2(left-Creasing)” for creasing. Then click the button to open the “Edit Presents” window which shows the default values for creasing. You can adjust the parameter and click “OK”...
  • Page 234 Appendix Step5 Click on the “Cutter” button on the toolbar to open Cut Settings window. Step6 Click on the “Layers” then click “Cut” button and cutter will start to work. Sure Cuts A Lot...

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