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CUTTING PLOTTER FC8000-60/75/100/130/160 SERVICE MANUAL FC8000-UM-251-07-9370...
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HISTORY OF REVISIONS No. Date issued Description of revision Page Edition 08.07.07 First Printing 08.08.23 Parts number of the I/F bracket was corrected. 08.08.23 Parts number of the switching power supply unit was corrected. 08.09.12 Parts number of the Pen Holder Spacer was corrected. 08.09.12 The ranks of some parts renewed. 9-1 to 9-16 08.09.19 Procedure for the registration mark sensor sensitivity adjustment was changed. 7-19 08.11.11 Parts number of the Pen Carriage Cover was corrected. 9-11 09.07.21 Parts number of the Spacer (Item No.7) was corrected. 9-12 09.07.21 Parts number of the Y Slider (Item No.5) was corrected. 9-12 10.01.08 Parts number of the Light Pointer Assy was corrected. 11.01.19 Parts number of the Key Top Function was corrected. 11.01.19 Parts number of the Key Top Cursor was corrected. 11.03.02 Item No.24 was not including to the Item No.26. FC8000-UM-251-9370...
CONTENTS INTRODUCTION .................1-1 Main Specifications .......................1-1 1.2 External Dimensions ......................1-2 2. PARTS NAMES and FUNCTIONS ..........2-1 Parts Names and Functions ....................2-1 2.2 Assembling ..........................2-3 2.4 Replacing the Cross-Cutter Unit ..................2-11 3. OPERATIONS ................3-1 Control Panel ......................... 3-1 3.2 Reading the Screen (LCD) ....................
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6.2.6 How to Replace the Y-belt ........................6-15 6.2.7 How to Replace the Pinch Roller Sensor ....................6-17 6.2.8 How to Replace the Y-relay Board.......................6-19 6.2.9 How to Replace the Cam Sensor ......................6-20 6.2.10 How to Replace the Y-motor ....................... 6-21 6.2.11 How to Replace the X-motor .......................
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8. TROUBLESHOOTING ............... 8-1 The Plotter is Turned On But Doesn’t Operate ..............8-1 8.2 Media Loading Operations ....................8-2 8.3 Cutting Operations ....................... 8-3 8.4 Error Messages ........................8-4 8.4.1 Hardware Error Messages ........................8-4 8.4.2 Error Messages in GP-GL Command Mode ..................8-7 8.4.3 Error Messages in HP-GL Emulation Mode ..................
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10. BLOCK DIAGRAMS AND CIRCUIT DIAGRAMS ....10-1 10.1 Block Diagrams ........................10-1 10.2 Circuit Diagrams ......................... 10-2 10.2.1 Main Board (CPU)..........................10-2 10.2.2 Main Board (CONNECTOR) ......................... 10-3 10.2.3 Main Board (MOTOR DRIVER) ......................10-4 10.2.4 Main Board (FPGA) ..........................10-5 10.2.5 Main Board (I/F) ............................
1. INTRODUCTION 1. INTRODUCTION 1.1 Main Specifications FC8000-60 FC8000-75 FC8000-100 FC8000-130 FC8000-160 32-bit Configuration Grit-rolling plotter Drive Digital servo Max. cutting area 50 m x 610 mm 50 m x 762 mm 50 m x 1067 mm 50 m x 1372 mm 50 m x 1626 mm (expanded mode) Guaranteed precision cutting area 15 m x 590 mm 15 m x 742 mm 15 m x 1047 mm 15m x 1352 mm 15 m x 1606 mm 10m x 894 mm 10m x 894 mm 10m x 894 mm Mountable media width Max. 730 mm, Max. 901 mm, Max. 1206 mm, Max. 1511 mm, Max. 1765 mm, Min. 50 mm Min. 50 mm...
2. PARTS NAMES and FUNCTIONS 2. PARTS NAMES and FUNCTIONS 2.1 Parts Names and Functions Front View Push roller Cross cutter unit Power switch Tool carriage Tool holder Grit roller position guide Push roller Cutting mat Control panel Cutting groove Rail Grit roller Media sensor...
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2. PARTS NAMES and FUNCTIONS Rear View Push roller hold-down force switching lever AC line inlet Media stocker Stock rollers Media set lever Media lock USB interface RS-232C interface Network interface (Factory-installed option) Media set lever: ....Used to raise or lower the pinch rollers during the loading or unloading of media. Pinch roller hold-down force switching lever: ........Used to switch between the three pinch roller forces (outside push rollers only has 2 forces of strong and medium). AC line inlet: ....Inlet where the power cord is connected. Media stocker: ....
2. PARTS NAMES and FUNCTIONS 2.2 Assembling Assemble the stand. Stand side bar x 2 Base assembly x 2 Center bar x 1 Allen wrench Socket head cap screw (for M5 screws) x 1 (M5) x 20 Media stocker x 2 Stock roller x 2 Front Loading and Rear Loading It is necessary to set the loading settings from the plotter control panel depending on the attachment direction.
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2. PARTS NAMES and FUNCTIONS Assembly (1) Assemble the left and right stand sides. Fasten a base assembly to each of the stand side bars with four socket head cap screws using the Allen wrench. Socket head cap screw Base assembly Stand side bar Stand side bar (2) Loosely fasten the center bar to the left and right stand sides with four socket head cap screws (two on each side), using the Allen wrench. Socket head cap screw Center bar Socket head cap screw Stand sides (3) Attach a media stocker to each of the left and right stand sides with two socket head cap screws, using the Allen wrench. Mount the media stockers so that each one protrudes directly above the longer of the two base assembly lengths. Media stocker Socket head cap screw Media stocker...
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2. PARTS NAMES and FUNCTIONS (4) Mount the plotter on the stand by inserting the positioning pins on the stand into the positioning holes on the underside of the plotter. Fasten with four socket head cap screws (two on each side), using the Allen wrench. The cutting plotter mounting direction is different for the front loading and the rear loading models. <Front loading> <Rear loading> Socket head cap screw Positioning pin hole Socket head cap screw Positioning pin Caster stoppers (5) Tighten the socket head cap screws loosely fastened in Step 2. Mounting the stock rollers Insert the stock rollers into the slots on the media stocker brackets. <Front loading> <Rear loading> Front Stock rollers Stock rollers...
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2. PARTS NAMES and FUNCTIONS Attaching the Basket The basket is attached directly to the plotter. The basket is made up of the following parts. Basket x 1, basket tubes (long) x 3, basket tubes (short) x 4, joints x 4, mounts x 2, socket cap head screws x 4, use Allen wrench to assemble the basket. Be sure to use the basket when cutting long-axis media of more than 1 meter is to be produced. Cloth basket Basket tube (long) x 3 Socket head cap screw (M5) x 4 Basket tube (short) x 4 Joint x 4 Mount x 2 Assembly (1) Insert the basket tubes (long) into both ends and center of the basket. Attach the joints to the end of the 2 outside basket tubes.
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2. PARTS NAMES and FUNCTIONS (2) Insert 2 basket tubes (short) into the mount from the side without the cap. Assemble 2 sets as shown below. Basket tube (short) Mount (3) Connect the basket tubes (short) to the joints inserted on the basket tubes (long) at the end of the basket attached in step 1. Mounting position of the center basket pipe (long) depends on the loading direction. For front loading For rear loading Joint Cloth basket Basket tube (long) (4) Fix the part assembled in 3 to the stand using the socket head cap screws. Assembly is completed by separating basket to front and back of the center bar. Center bar Socket head cap screw Stand Socke thead cap screw FC8000-UM-251-9370...
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2. PARTS NAMES and FUNCTIONS 2.3 Attaching a Tool Attach a tool (cutter pen, plotter pen) to the plotter. Attaching a Tool When mounting the tool in the tool holder, push the tool all the way into the holder until its flange contacts the upper part of the holder and then tighten the screw firmly. To prevent injury, avoid touching the tool immediately after the cutting plotter is turned on or whenever the tool is moving. It is explained here using cutter pen as anexample. (1) Loosen the pen holder screw. (2) While pushing the tool holder in the upward direction, push the tool all the way into the holder until its flange contacts the upper part of the holder. • When pushing the tool holder with your fingers, the blade tip may be protruding. Take care not to cut your fingers. Flange Upper part of tool holder For half cutting (backward) For cutting out (forward)
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2. PARTS NAMES and FUNCTIONS Attaching a Pen to the Two-Pen Holder (Option) The two-pen holder is a factory-installed option, and cannot be retrofitted. (1) Loosen the pen holder screw. (2) While pushing the pen holder in the upward direction, push the pen all the way into the holder until its flange contacts the upper part of the holder. • When you push the pen holder with your fingers, the blade tip may be protruding. Take care not to cut your fingers. Flange Upper part of pen holder (3) Make sure that the pen bracket is engaged on the pen’s flange, and then tighten the screw. Flange Bracket to hold pen FC8000-UM-251-9370...
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2. PARTS NAMES and FUNCTIONS Attaching a Plotting Pen to the Pen Station (1) Open the pen-hold mechanism on the pen station, and then attach a pen. (2) Make sure that the bracket of the pen station is engaged in the upper groove of the pen. (3) Close the pen-hold mechanism on the pen station to hold the pen in place. • Do not leave a pen attached to the pen station for a long period of time, as the pen tip will dry up and make it unusable. • To store the pen, remove it from the pen station and replace its protective cap. FC8000-UM-251-9370 2-10...
2. PARTS NAMES and FUNCTIONS 2.4 Replacing the Cross-Cutter Unit Follow the procedure below to replace the cross-cutter unit that is used to cut the media after the plotting or cutting operation has been completed. (1) Check that the power switch is turned off (the “O“ side is pressed down). (2) Remove the screw holding the cross-cutter unit in place, and then remove the cross-cutter unit. Cross-cutter unit (3) Remove the protective cover from the replacement cross-cutter unit. Be sure to remove the protective cover while holding the part of the unit shown in the figure below. Protective cover (4) Attach the replacement cross-cutter unit, and tighten the screw to hold it in place. Cross-cutter unit WARNING: The cross-cutter unit uses a very sharp blade. Take care not to cut yourself on the blade. FC8000-UM-251-9370 2-11...
3. OPERATIONS 3. OPERATIONS 3.1 Control Panel This section explains the function of lamps and keys on the control panel. USER1 lamp USER2 lamp [1] key [2] key CROSS CUT [MENU] key MENU lamp [STOP] key [ORIGIN] key [COPY] key Screen (LCD) [3] key [4] key [FAST] key POSITION [CONDITION] [ENTER] key Control Keys POSITION keys ....
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3. OPERATIONS Indicator Lamps MENU lamp ....Green lamp is lit while in MENU mode. USER 1, 2 lamp ....The lamp for selected user will lit. The lamp is lit when the user priority is set to “Key, Controller”. It will flash when it is set to “Key only”. FC8000-UM-251-9370...
3. OPERATIONS 3.2 Reading the Screen (LCD) Information reflecting the status will be displayed in the screen of the control panel. Name of the button and corresponding function is displayed on the screen when a function is allocated to the button on the control panel. Button name will be displayed in reverse when the button is enabled. Following items are displayed in the default screen. Tool condition currently using Media set lever lowered Display of setting condition Media set lever raised Command: HP-GL/GP-GL Step size: 0.1 mm/50 µm/25 µm/10 µm Rotate/mirror: Rotate 90 degrees/mirror Priority: Manual priority/program priority Sort:...
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3. OPERATIONS Icon of the corresponding operation button is displayed in the screen to change the setting values. Increase or decrease the setting Select the setting by value using POSITION (pq) key. number keys (1, 2, 3, 4) or Select the change unit by [FAST] POSITION (pqtu) keys. key. Example of screen to change the settings value Contents of Operation from Menu Screen MENU screen Contents of the operation and settings that is displayed in MENU screen with [MENU] key is as following:...
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3. OPERATIONS Menu tree Default Screen CONDITION Setting Screen 1/3 CONDITION Setting Screen 2/3 CONDITION Setting Screen 3/3 MENU Screen TOOLS SETTING Screen TOOLS SETTING Screen Continued TOOLS SETTING Screen3/3 FC8000-UM-251-9370...
5. LIST OF TOOLS 5. LIST OF TOOLS 5.1 Tools Adjustment Item Tool 1 Pen force adjustment Cutter Pen Holder (CB09) Colex gauge (50,300,500 gf) 2 Distance adjustment Glass scale 3 Pen block height adjustment 10 mm height block 4 Firmware update PC, USB I/F cable 5 X-drive belt tension adjustment Push-pull gauge (2 kg) 6 Y-drive belt tension adjustment Push-pull gauge (2 kg) 7 Replacing the main board Screwdriver 8 Replacing the vacuum fan 5.2 Greasing And Gluing Points Grease or Glue Point Grease or Glue name Application quantity...
6. DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY 6. DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY 6.1 Exterior Parts 6.1.1 How to Replace the Right Side Cover How to detach the right side cover (1) Remove the four M4L6 binding head screws from the right side cover. (2) Detach the the right side cover. Left side cover M4L6 binding head screw How to reinstall the right side cover (1) Reattach the right cover in the reverse order in which it was detached. FC8000-UM-251-9370...
6. DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY 6.1.2 How to Replace the Left Side Cover How to detach the left side cover (1) Remove the four M4L6 binding head screws from the left side cover. (2) Detach the the left side cover. Right side cover M4L6 binding head screw How to reinstall the left side cover (1) Reattach the left cover in the reverse order in which it was detached. FC8000-UM-251-9370...
6. DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY 6.1.3 How to Replace the Control Panel Assembly How to detach the control panel assembly (1) Detach the right side cover (see Subsection 6.1.1). (2) Remove the three M3L6 binding head screws holding the control panel assembly from the top of the center cover. M3L6 binding head screw Control panel assembly (3) Disconnect the two flexible cables from the control panel board. Flexible cable Control panel board How to reinstall the control panel assembly (1) Reattach the control panel assembly in the reverse order in which it was detached. FC8000-UM-251-9370...
6. DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY 6.1.4 How to Replace the Center Cover How to detach the center cover (1) Detach the right side cover (see Subsection 6.1.1). (2) Detach the control panel assembly (see Subsection 6.1.3). (3) Remove the six M3L6 binding head screws holdong the center cover. M3L6 binding head screw Center cover (4) Detach the center cover. How to reinstall the center cover assembly (1) Reattach the center cover in the reverse order in which it was detached. FC8000-UM-251-9370...
6. DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY 6.1.5 How to Replace the Front Guide How to detach the front guide (1) Remove the four M3L6 binding head screws from the front guide for the FC8000-60/75. (Remove the five M3L6 binding head screws from the front guide for the FC8000-100. Remove the six M3L6 binding head screws from the front guide for the FC8000-130. Remove the seven M3L6 binding head screws from the front guide for the FC8000-160.) (2) Detach the front guide. Front guide M3L6 binding head screw How to reinstall the front guide (1) Reattach the front guide in the reverse order in which it was detached. FC8000-UM-251-9370...
6. DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY 6.1.6 How to Replace the Rear Guide How to detach the rear guide (1) Remove the four M3L6 binding head screws from the rear guide for the FC8000-60/75. (Remove the five M3L6 binding head screws from the rear guide for the FC8000-100. Remove the six M3L6 binding head screws from the rear guide for the FC8000-130. Remove the seven M3L6 binding head screws from the rear guide for the FC8000-160.) (2) Detach the rear guide. Rear guide M3L6 binding head screw How to reinstall the rear guide (1) Reattach the rear guide in the reverse order in which it was detached. FC8000-UM-251-9370...
6. DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY 6.1.7 How to Replace the Rear Writing Panel How to detach the rear writing panel (1) Detach the rear guide (see Subsection 6.1.6). (2) Remove the M3L6 binding head screw from the top of the rear writing panel. (3) Remove the five M3L6 binding head screws from the rear of the rear writing panel for the FC8000-60/75. (Remove the five M3L6 binding head screws from the rear of the rear writing panel for the FC8000-100. Remove the six M3L6 binding head screws from the rear of the rear writing panel for the FC8000-130. Remove the seven M3L6 binding head screws from the rear of the rear writing panel for the FC7000- 160.) (4) Detach the rear writing panel. Rear writing panel M3L6 binding head screw M3L6 binding head screw How to reinstall the rear writing panel (1) Reattach the rear writing panel in the reverse order in which it was detached.
6. DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY 6.1.8 How to Replace the Front Writing Panel Assembly How to detach the front writing panel assembly (1) Detach the front guide (see Subsection 6.1.5). (2) Detach the rear writing panel (see Subsection 6.1.7). (3) Remove the five M3L6 binding head screws from the front writing panel assembly for the FC8000-60/75. (Remove the six M3L6 binding head screws from the front writing panel assembly for the FC8000-100. Remove the seven M3L6 binding head screws from the front writing panel assembly for the FC8000- 130. Remove the eight M3L6 binding head screws from the front writing panel assembly for the FC8000-160.) (4) Loosen the five M3L6 binding head screws at the top of the front writing panel assembly for the FC8000- 60/75. (Loosen the six M3L6 binding head screws at the top of the front writing panel assembly for the FC8000-100. Loosen the seven M3L6 binding head screws at the top of the front writing panel assembly for the FC8000-130. Loosen the eight M3L6 binding head screws at the top of the front writing panel assembly for the FC8000-160.
6. DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY 6.2 Mechanical Parts 6.2.1 How to Replace the Rear Media Sensor How to detach the rear media sensor (1) Detach the rear guide (see Subsection 6.1.6). (2) Remove the M3L10 binding head screw attaching the rear media sensor. (3) Disconnect the sensor from the connector. M3L10 binding head screw Rear media sensor How to reinstall the rear media sensor (1) Reattach the rear media sensor in the reverse order in which it was detached. FC8000-UM-251-9370...
6. DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY 6.2.2 How to Replace the Front Media Sensor How to detach the front media sensor (1) Detach the front writing panel (see Subsection 6.1.8). (2) Remove the M3L6 binding head screw attaching the front media sensor bracket. M3L6 binding head screw Front media sensor bracket Front media sensor (3) Remove the M3L10 binding head screw attaching the front media sensor. M3L10 binding head screw (4) Disconnect the sensor from the connector. How to reinstall the front media sensor (1) Reattach the front media sensor in the reverse order in which it was detached. FC8000-UM-251-9370 6-10...
6. DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY 6.2.3 How to Replace the Pinch Roller How to detach the pinch roller (1) Detach the right side of the E-ring from the pinch roller shaft. E-ring Pinch roller shaft Pinch roller (2) Detach the pinch roller shaft from the pinch roller arm from the left side. (3) Detach the pinch roller. How to reinstall the pinch roller (1) Reattach the pinch roller in the reverse order in which it was detached. FC8000-UM-251-9370 6-11...
6. DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY 6.2.4 How to Replace the Control Panel Board and the LCD How to detach the control panel board ant the LCD (1) Detach the control panel assembly (see Subsection 6.1.3). (2) Detach the control panel board from the control panel cover assembly. Release the hooks holding the control panel board, and then detach the control panel board from the control panel cover. Control panel board Control panel cover (3) Remove the four nylon rivets holding the LCD from the contrl panel board. Nylon rivet Control panel board (4) Detach the LCD from the control panel board. How to reinstall the control panel board and the LCD (1) Reattach the control panel board and the LCD in the reverse order in which they were detached.
6. DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY 6.2.5 How to Replace the Pen Block How to detach the pen block (1) Detach the right side cover (see Subsection 6.1.1). (2) Detach the center cover (see Subsection 6.1.4). (3) Loosen the two M3L6 binding head screws attaching the pen block cover. M3L6 binding head screw (4) Detach the pen block cover. (5) Disconnect the cables from connector J502, J504, J505 and J506 on the Y-relay board. Y relay board Disconnect these cables from the connectors. (6) Remove the two M4L6 binding head screws attaching the pen block. Pen block M4L6 binding head screw FC8000-UM-251-9370 6-13...
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6. DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY How to reinstall the pen block (1) Attach the pen block to the Y-slider. a gap of 10 mm (2) Fasten the two M4L6 binding head screws to attach the pen block so that there is between the bottom of the pen block and the cutting mat. Perform a visual check to make sure that the pen block is not mounted at an angle. 10 mm (3) Reattach the other parts in the reverse order in which they were detached. (4) Perform the pen force adjustment (see Section 7.3.7). (5) Perform the auto registration mark sensor sensitivity adjustment (see Section 7.3.9). (6) Perform the auto registration mark sensor offset adjustment (see Section 7.3.10). FC8000-UM-251-9370 6-14...
6. DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY 6.2.6 How to Replace the Y-belt How to detach the Y-belt (1) Detach the right and left side covers (see Subsection 6.1.1 and Subsection 6.1.2). (2) Detach the center cover (see Subsection 6.1.4). (3) Detach the pen block (see Subsection 6.2.5). (4) Loosen the two M3L35 binding head screws adjusting the Y-belt tension. M3L35 binding head screw (5) Remove the four M3L6 binding head screws attaching the right and left Y-belt stopper plates to the slider. M3L6 binding head screw Y belt (6) Detach the Y-belt from the unit. FC8000-UM-251-9370 6-15...
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6. DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY How to reinstall the Y-belt (1) Shave 2 to 3 mm off both ends of the Y-belt until the wire comes out as shown below. Y-belt Shave 2 to 3 mm off both ends of the Y-belt until the wire comes out. (2) Hang the Y-belt on both sides of the pulley. (3) Attach both ends of the Y-belt to the Y-slider so that four notches of the Y-belt fit into the Y-slider, then attach with the Y-belt stopper plates removed in step (5) in the previous subsection. M3L6 binding head screw Y belt Four notches of the Y-belt fit into the Y-slider. (4) Attach the pen block (see Subsection 6.2.5). (5) Reattach the other parts in the reverse order in which they were detached. (6) Perform the Y-belt tension adjustment. (see Subsection 7.2.1).
6. DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY 6.2.7 How to Replace the Pinch Roller Sensor How to detach the pinch roller sensor (1) Detach the center cover (see Subsection 6.1.4). (2) Detach the pen block (see Subsection 6.2.5). (3) Disconnect the pinch roller flexible cable from the Y-relay board. (4) Remove the pinch roller flexible cable that is attached with double-sided adhesive tape to the Y-slider. (5) Remove the M3L6 binding head screw attaching the pinch roller sensor bracket to the slider. Y slider M3L6 binding head screw Pinch roller sensor bracket Pinch roller sensor board (6) Remove the two M3L6 binding head screws attaching the pinch roller sensor guard. Pinch roller sensor guard Pinch roller sensor board Pinch roller sensor bracket M3L6 binding head screw (7) Remove the M3L6 binding head screw attaching the pinch roller sensor board. M3L6 binding head screw Pinch roller sensor board Pinch roller sensor bracket...
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6. DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY How to reinstall the pinch roller sensor (1) Attach the pinch roller bracket to the pinch roller sensor board. (2) Connect the pinch roller flexible cable to the pinch roller sensor board. (3) Attach the pinch roller sensor guard to the pinch roller sensor board bracket. (4) Attach the pinch roller bracket to the Y-slider. Fit the top and left edges of the pinch roller bracket to the Y-slider as shown in the figure below. M3L6 binding head screw Pinch roller sensor bracket (5) Attach the pen block (see Subsection 6.2.5). (6) Reattach the other parts in the reverse order in which they were detached. FC8000-UM-251-9370 6-18...
6. DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY 6.2.8 How to Replace the Y-relay Board How to detach the Y-relay board (1) Detach the center cover (see Subsection 6.1.4). (2) Remove the two plastic rivets attaching the flexible cable holding plate. Plastic rivet Flexible cable holding plate (3) Disconnect all the cables from the Y-relay board. (4) Remove the two M3L6 binding head screws attaching the Y-relay board. M3L6 binding head screw Y relay board (5) Detach the Y-relay board from the Y-slider. How to reinstall the Y-relay board (1) Reattach the Y-relay board in the reverse order in which it was detached. FC8000-UM-251-9370 6-19...
6. DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY 6.2.9 How to Replace the Cam Sensor How to detach the cam sensor (1) Detach the right side cover (see Subsection 6.1.1). (2) Disconnect the cable from the cam sensor. Cam sensor M3L6 binding head screw (3) Remove the M3L6 binding head screw attaching the cam sensor. How to reinstall the cam sensor (1) Reattach the cam sensor in the reverse order in which it was detached. FC8000-UM-251-9370 6-20...
6. DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY 6.2.10 How to Replace the Y-motor How to detach the Y-motor (1) Detach the right side cover (see Subsection 6.1.1). (2) Disconnect the Y-motor cables from connector J7 and J13 on the main board. (3) Loosen the two M3L4WP set screws to detach the Y-motor pulley. M3L6 binding head screw Y motor pulley Y motor M3L4WP set screw (4) Remove the four M3L6 binding head screws holding the Y-motor. (5) Detach the Y-motor pulley, then detach the Y-motor. How to reinstall the Y-motor (1) Attach the Y-motor to the Y-motor bracket. (2) Hang the Y-drive belt on the Y-motor pulley and the Y-idler pulley. (3) Attach the Y-motor pulley to the Y-motor. (4) Tighten the two M3L4WP set screws that hold the Y-motor pulley.
6. DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY 6.2.11 How to Replace the X-motor How to detach the X-motor (1) Detach the right side cover (see Subsection 6.1.1). (2) Detach the main board (see Subsection 6.2.12). (3) Loosen the two M3L4WP set screws holding the X-motor pulley, then detach the X-motor pulley. M3L6 binding head screw M3L4WP set screw X motor pulley X motor (4) Remove the three M3L6 binding head screws holding the X-motor, then detach the X-motor. How to reinstall the X-motor (1) Attach the X-motor to the right side plate. (2) Hang the X-drive belt on the X-drive pulley. (3) Attach the X-motor pulley to the X-motor. (4) Tighten the two M3L4WP set screws that hold the X-motor pulley. (5) Spread a suitable quantity of Loctite 222 on the two M3L4WP set screws that hold the X-motor pulley.
6. DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY 6.2.12 How to Replace the Main Board How to detach the main board (1) Detach the right side cover (see Subsection 6.1.1). (2) Disconnect all the cables and flexible cables from their connectors on the main board. (3) Remove the four M3L6 binding head screws holding the main board to the chassis. (4) Detach the main board from the chassis. Main board M3L6 binding head screw How to reinstall the main board (1) Reattach in the reverse order in which it was detached. (2) Perform any adjustments required (see Section 7.1). FC8000-UM-251-9370 6-23...
6. DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY 6.2.13 How to Replace the Vacuum Fan How to detach the vacuum fan (1) Detach the front guide (see Subsection 6.1.5). (2) Disconnect the vacuum fan from the relay connector. Vacuum fan Relay connector (3) Use a long screwdriver to remove the two M3L35 binding head screws holding the vacuum fan as shown in the figure below. Vacuum fan (4) Detach the vacuum fan. How to reinstall the vacuum fan (1) Reattach in the reverse order in which it was detached. FC8000-UM-251-9370 6-24...
6. DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY 6.2.14 How to Replace the Drive Roller How to detach the drive roller (1) Detach the right and left side covers (see Subsection 6.1.1). (2) Detach the front guide and rear guide (see Subsection 6.1.5 and Subsection 6.1.5). (3) Detach the rear and front writing panels. (see Subsection 6.1.7 and Subsection 6.1.7). (4) Loosen the three M3L6 binding head screws holding the X-motor to loosen the X drive belt. (5) Remove the two M3L4WP set screws holding the X-drive pulley and detach the X-drive pulley from the drive roller. M3L4WP set screw X drive belt X motor drive pulley M3L6 binding head screw X motor (6) Remove the X drive belt from the X-motor pulley. (7) Remove the M3L6 binding head screws holding the bearing covers and detach the bearing covers from the pillow blocks. (Don’t remove the M3L6 binding head screws holding the pillow blocks.) Drive roller assembly Bearing cover Pillow block M3L6 binding head screw (8) Slide out the X-drive roller to the left side and detach the X drive roller assembly from the unit.
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6. DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY How to reinstall the drive roller (1) Reattach in the reverse order in which it was detached. (2) Spread a suitable quantity of Loctite 222 on the two M3L4WP set screws holding the X-drive pulley. (3) Perform the X-drive belt tension adjustment. (see Subsection 7.2.3). (4) Spread a suitable quantity of the Shinetu silicon grease G501 on the X-motor pulley. (5) Move the X-drive pulley and check the tension of the X-drive belt. (6) Reattach the other parts in the reverse order in which they were detached. FC8000-UM-251-9370 6-26...
6. DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY 6.2.15 How to Replace the Cutting Mat How to detach the cutting mat (1) Peel off the cutting mat from the cutting mat base. How to reinstall the cutting mat (1) Clean the surface of the cutting mat base with alcohol where the cutting mat was attached. (2) Attach the new cutting mat to the cutting mat base. (3) Make sure that there is no air between the cutting mat and the cutting mat base. FC8000-UM-251-9370 6-27...
6. DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY 6.2.16 Home Dog Position Home dog position Adjust the home dog position when you remove or replace the dog as shown below. If you have an error about the pinch roller position, confirm position of this dog. 115 mm Home position dog 6.2.17 Cross Cutter Dog Position Cross cutter dog position Adjust the cross cutter position dog when you remove or replace the dog as shown below. Cross cutter position dog 91 mm FC8000-UM-251-9370 6-28...
7. ADJUSTMENT 7. ADJUSTMENTS 7.1 List of Items Requiring Readjustment If you replaced any of the units listed in the table below or altered their sensor positions, be sure to readjust the corresponding items. Auto Unit name Light Pinch roller X,Y Motor registration Main board Pen block X,Y motor Drive roller Item pointer sensor drive belt mark sensor NOV-RAM clear Pen force adjustment Distance adjustment Auto registration mark sensor adjustment Light pointer adjustment Firmware upgrade Belt tension adjustment Pinch roller pressure adjustment 2-Pen option adjustment DIP switch setting Servo gain adjustment No mark: Unnecessary M: Must always be adjusted N: To be adjusted as necessary Note: The main board must have the latest version of firmware unless otherwise specified.
7.2.1 Y-Belt Tension Adjustment How to adjust the Y-belt tension Belt tension adjustment is required to set proper tension of the belt to maintain machine performance, reduce overshoot, and correct any out-of-phase condition in the Y-axis. (1) Detach the right side cover (see Subsection 6.1.1). (2) With the Y-slider on the Y-rail and the belt attached, adjust the Y-tension pulley adjustment screws that hold the Y-tension pulley onto the left side plate in order to tighten the Y-slider belt. Do not over-tighten. Move the Y-slider from left to right several times to verify that the tension is set correctly. (3) Move the Y-slider all the way to the right and pull the belt 20 mm towards the center using a force gauge. Adjust the Y-tension pulley adjustment screws evenly until the tension reads as follows: Specification of the Belt Tension Model Force gauge reading specification FC8000-60 700 g+50 FC8000-75 700 g+50 FC8000-100 700 g+50 FC8000-130 700 g+50 FC8000-160 700 g+50 Y idler pulley 20 mm Y belt...
7. ADJUSTMENT 7.2.2 Y-Drive Belt Tension Adjustment How to adjust the Y-Drive belt tension (1) Detach the right side cover (see Subsection 6.1.1). (2) Loosen the four M3L6 binding head screws that hold the Y-motor. (3) Use the force gauge to pull the Y-drive motor pulley flange with a 2.25 kg force. (4) Tighten the four M3L6 binding head screws that hold the Y-motor. (5) Spread a suitable quantity of the Shinetu silicon grease G501 on the Y-motor pulley. (6) Move the pen block and check the tension of the Y-drive belt. (7) Reattach the right side cover. FC8000-UM-251-9370...
7. ADJUSTMENT 7.2.3 X-Drive Belt Tension Adjustment How to adjust the X-Drive belt tension (1) Detach the right side cover (see Subsection 6.1.1). (2) Loosen the three M3L6 binding head screws that hold the X-motor. (3) Use the force gauge to push the X-drive motor pulley flange with a 800 g force as shown in the figure below. M3L6 binding head screw (4) Tighten the mounting screws that hold the X-motor. (5) Spread a suitable quantity of the Shinetu silicon grease G501 on the X-motor pulley. (6) Move the X-drive pulley and check the tension of the X-drive belt. (7) Reattach the right side cover. FC8000-UM-251-9370...
7. ADJUSTMENT 7.2.4 Pinch Roller Pressure Adjustment How to adjust the pinch roller pressure (1) Detach the center cover (see Subsection 6.1.3). (2) Change the hold-down force switching lever to the Strong position. Weak Strong hold-down force hold-down force (3) Place the pinch roller on the grit roller. (4) Sandwich the stainless steel plate jig as shown in the figure below and catch the push pressure wire jig on the pinch roller shaft. (5) Pull the wire of the push pressure wire jig in the direction of the arrow with the 10 kgf push-pull gauge. Note *Be sure to pull in the correct direction. *Be sure to pull at the angle shown in the figure above (the angle at which the wire jig is almost touching the Y rail). (6) Read out the value at which the stainless steel plate jig slips out. The pinch roller pressure should be 6.5 kg ±0.25 force. The pressure difference between each pinch roller should be less than 0.4 kg. FC8000-UM-251-9370...
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7. ADJUSTMENT (7) If the measurement does not match this value, adjust the pinch roller pressure adjustment screw and check again. Pinch roller pressure adjustment screw (8) Reattach the center cover. FC8000-UM-251-9370...
7. ADJUSTMENT 7.3.2 Explanation of the Values of the Main Board Settings (Default factory settings) The default factory settings are recorded in the location shown below. The default factory settings are recorded here. The contents of an example record are shown below. 100 228 X= 0 X= 80 X= - Y= 4 Y= 50 Y= - Explanation of the values Pen force values 10 g 120 g 300 g 450 g (400g) Distance adjustment values Gain adjustment values Auto registration mark position adjustment values You can input the same values when you have replaced the main board without making any adjustments. If you have changed any values by making adjustments, record those values for the next maintenance check.
7.3.3 Clearing the Non-Volatile RAM When you replace the main board, you must clear the Non-Volatile RAM (NOV-RAM). If you clear the Non-Volatile RAM, you will lose the setup parameters for each adjustment. Input the adjustment values to the main board after you clear the Non-Volatile RAM. How to clear the Non-Volatile RAM. (1) Set SW1 to the NOV-RAM clear mode as shown below. FC8000-60 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 FC8000-75 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 FC8000-100 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8...
7. ADJUSTMENT 7.3.4 How to Enter the Adjustment Menu (1) Turn on the power while pressing the FAST and ENTER keys. After turning on the power, press the FAST key and the ENTER key simultaneously within 2 seconds. (2) Load a sheet of paper in the plotter. (3) The plotter displays the menu shown below. (4) Press the MENU key to display the menu shown below. (5) Press the Left Position key to display the adjustment menu shown below. FC8000-UM-251-9370 7-12...
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7. ADJUSTMENT Adjustment Menu List Sensor test. Key test. Pen pressure adjustment. Gain adjustment. (Not used.) 1 and 2 pen position adjustment for the 2-pen model. Distance adjustment. 2-pen exchange adjustment for the 2-pen model. Registration mark sensor level adjustment. Registration mark sensor position adjustment. Cross cutter position adjustment. 2-pen height position adjustment.(Not used.) Cross cutter height position adjustment.(Not used.). Light pointer position adjustment. 2-pen type confirmation. Registration sensor level adjustment. Debug menu.(Not used.) Not used. Not used. Not used. Not used. Not used. Not used. Not used. Not used. Not used. Not used. Not used. Not used. Not used. Not used. FC8000-UM-251-9370 7-13...
7. ADJUSTMENT 7.3.7 Adjusting the Pen Force This adjustment will set the pen force. If you replace the main board, use the following procedure to input the recorded adjustment values. If you replace the moving coil and/or the pen block assembly, you must adjust the pen force using the following procedure. How to adjust the pen force (1) Mount a 0.9 mm diameter cutter pen in the pen holder. (2) Load a sheet of paper in the plotter. (3) Enter the adjustment menu (see Section 7.3.6). (4) Press the F2 key to display the menu shown below. (5) Press the F2 key to display the menu shown below. Don’t select AUTO! (6) The pen is lowered. If you have replaced the moving coil and/or the pen block assembly, use the force gauge to measure the actual force. If you have only replaced the main board, input the adjustment values that were recorded. Use the UP ARROW key or DOWN ARROW key to change the force setting. The number on the LCD will increase or decrease. If you have replaced the moving coil and/or the pen block assembly, measure the actual pen force again. If you replaced the moving coil and/or the pen block assembly, adjust the 10g-pen force. If the measured value is within the specification range (10±2g) or if you have input the recorded value, press the ENTER key to store the setting. The next specified pen force appears. FC8000-UM-251-9370 7-14...
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7. ADJUSTMENT (7) Adjust the 40g-pen force. If the measured value is within the specification range (40±4g) or if you have input the recorded value, press the ENTER key to store the setting. The next specified pen force appears. (8) Adjust the 120g-pen force. If the measured value is within the specification range (120±10g) or if you have input the recorded value, press the ENTER key to store the setting. The next specified pen force appears. (9) Adjust the 300g-pen force. If the measured value is within the specification range (300±20g) or if you have input the recorded value, press the ENTER key to store the setting. The next specified pen force appears. (10) Adjust the 400 g-pen force. If the measured value is within the specification range or if you have input the recorded value, press the ENTER key to store the setting. Note: When adjusting the pen force, it is important to do it quickly. Delaying the pen force adjustment changes the temperature of the actuator and causes artificially lower readings. When this happens the actual pen force may be higher than the specification. This is especially true for the upper pen force adjustment. (11) Press the NEXT key to complete this adjustment. (12) Turn off the power to exit from the adjustment menu. Specification of the actual pen force Actual force range Specified pen force FC8000 8 to 12g 36 to 44g 120g 110 to 130g 300g 280 to 320g 400g 380 to 420g FC8000-UM-251-9370 7-15...
7. ADJUSTMENT 7.3.8 Adjusting the Distance Accuracy This adjustment will set the distance accuracy. If you replace the main board, use the following procedure to input the recorded adjustment values. If you replace the drive roller, you must adjust the distance accuracy using the following procedure. How to adjust the distance accuracy (1) Enter the adjustment menu (see Section 7.3.4). (2) Load an A2 or larger size sheet of paper in the plotter. (3) Mount a fiber tip pen in the pen holder. (4) Press the UP arrow or Down arrow key until the menu shown below is displayed. (5) Press the F1 key to display the menu shown below. (6) Press the F2 key to select the fiber tip pen the menu shown below. (7) Press the ENTER key to set the fiber tip pen. (8) Press the UP arrow or Down arrow key until the menu shown below is displayed. (9) Press the F2 key to display the menu shown below. FC8000-UM-251-9370 7-16...
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7. ADJUSTMENT (10) Press the F1 key to start to draw the adjustment pattern. The plotter immediately plots the adjustment pattern, and the following menu appears. X=300 mm Y=300 mm (11) Remove the paper and measure the Y-axis distance. If you have replaced the main board only, use the recorded values. (12) Press the F3 key to display the menu shown below, and then input the value for the Y-axis distance. (13) Input the values using the POSITION keys. The UP and DOWN ARROW keys are used to change the Y-axis or X-axis adjustment value. If you input the measured value use the following formula to calculate the input value. The formula of the input value is as follows: Input value for X-axis = 300 mm - measured X distance Input value for Y-axis = 300 mm - measured Y distance For example: If you measured 299.0 mm for the Y-axis then input +0.10 mm for the adjustment value. Adjustable range: -9.9 mm to +9.9 mm (14) Press the left arrow key to display the menu shown below. (Adjusted value will be displayed.) FC8000-UM-251-9370 7-17...
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7. ADJUSTMENT (15) Press the ENTER key to store the setting. (16) Press the down arrow key to draw the adjusted pattern, and then confirm the distance adjustment. (17) If you wish to complete this adjustment, press the left arrow key. (18) Turn off the power to exit from the adjustment menu. FC8000-UM-251-9370 7-18...
7. ADJUSTMENT 7.3.9 Adjusting the Registration Mark Sensor Sensitivity If you replace the main board, you need to adjust the sensitivity. How to adjust the registration mark sensor sensitivity (1) Enter the adjustment menu (see Section 7.3.4). (2) Load an A2 or larger size sheet of paper in the plotter. The paper color must be white, and it is recommended that high-quality paper made for ink-jet printers be used. (3) Press the UP arrow or Down arrow key until the menu shown below is displayed. (4) Press the F4 key to display the menu shown below. (5) Press the F2 key to draw the cross pattern. (6) Use the ARROW keys to move the pen to an open area to adjust the registration mark sensor gain. (7) Press the ENTER key to start the registration mark sensor gain adjustment. The plotter immediately adjusts the registration mark sensor gain automatically. The plotter displays the menu shown below. Confirm that the output level is between 50% to 60%. (8) Press the ENTER key to store the setting. (9) Turn off the power to exit from the adjustment menu. FC8000-UM-251-9370 7-19...
7. ADJUSTMENT 7.3.10 Adjusting the Offset of the Auto-Registration Mark Sensor If you replace the Auto-registration mark sensor or the main board, you need to adjust the offset. How to adjust the auto-registration mark sensor (1) Enter the adjustment menu (see Section 7.3.4). (2) Load an A2 or larger size sheet of paper in the plotter. The paper color must be white, and it is recommended that high-quality paper made for ink-jet printers be used. (3) Mount a fiber tip pen in the pen holder. (4) Press the UP arrow or Down arrow key until the menu shown below is displayed. (5) Press the F1 key to display the menu shown below. (6) Press the F2 key to select the fiber tip pen. (7) Press the ENTER key to set the fiber tip pen. (8) Press the UP arrow or Down arrow key until the menu shown below is displayed. (9) Press the F1 key to display the menu shown below. FC8000-UM-251-9370 7-20...
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7. ADJUSTMENT (10) Press the F1 key to display the menu shown below. (11) Use the ARROW keys to move the pen to an open area to plot the adjustment pattern. (11) Use the ARROW keys to move the pen to an open area to plot the adjustment pattern. (12) Press the ENTER key to plot the adjustment pattern shown below. Plotted target mark Adjustment lines (13) The plotter immediately adjusts the registration mark sensor position automatically, and adds a vertical line and a horizontal line to the scanned plotted pattern. (14) Measure the offset between the lines and confirm that they are within 0.25 mm. (15) Press the ENTER key to store the setting. (16) Turn off the power to exit from the adjustment menu. FC8000-UM-251-9370 7-21...
7. ADJUSTMENT 7.3.11 Adjusting the Cross Cutter Home Position This adjustment will set the cross cutter home position value. If you replace the main board, use the following procedure to input the recorded adjustment values. How to adjust the cross cutter home position (1) Enter the adjustment menu (see Section 7.3.4). (2) Load an A3 or larger size sheet of paper in the plotter. The paper must cover the front and rear media sensors. (3) Lower the media set lever to raise the pinch rollers, and then raise the media set lever to detect the paper size. The menu shown below is displayed after the media set lever is raised. (4) Press the down arrow key until the menu shown below is displayed. (5) Press the F2 key to display the menu shown below. (6) Press the F1 key to display the menu shown below. The pen head moves to the left side of the cross cutter home position. (7) Confirm the gap between the cross cutter dog and the cross cutter release plate. FC8000-UM-251-9370 7-22...
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7. ADJUSTMENT (8) Adjust the gap to a value in the range of 0 mm to 0.2 mm. Press the UP or DOWN ARROW key to adjust the gap. Cross cutter release plate Cross cutter dog 0 to 0.2 mm (9) Press the left arrow key to display the menu shown below. (10) Press the F4 key to confirm the gap. If the cross cutter dog presses on the cutter release plate too much, a position alarm error will be displayed. At this time reduce the C-CUTTER POS ADJ value. (11) Press the ENTER key to store the setting. (12) Turn off the power to exit from the adjustment menu. FC8000-UM-251-9370 7-23...
7. ADJUSTMENT 7.3.12 Adjusting the Offset of the Light Pointer Position If you replace the light pointer or the main board, you need to adjust the offset. How to adjust the offset of the light pointer position (1) Enter the adjustment menu (see Section 7.3.4). (2) Load an A2 or larger size sheet of paper in the plotter. (3) Mount a fiber tip pen in the pen holder. (4) Press the UP arrow or Down arrow key until the menu shown below is displayed. (5) Press the F1 key to display the menu shown below. (6) Press the F2 key to select the fiber tip pen the menu shown below. (7) Press the ENTER key to set the fiber tip pen. (8) Press the UP arrow or Down arrow key until the menu shown below is displayed. (9) Press the ENTER key to display the menu shown below. (10) Use the POSITION keys to move the pen to an open area to plot the adjustment pattern.
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7. ADJUSTMENT (11) Press the ENTER key to plot the adjustment pattern shown below. (12) Move the light pointer to the center of the adjustment pattern using the POSITION keys. (13) Press the ENTER key to register the position. (14) Turn off the power to exit from the adjustment menu. FC8000-UM-251-9370 7-25...
7. ADJUSTMENT 7.3.13 Confirming the 2-Pen Model (2-pen model) This setting will confirm that the plotter is a 2-pen model. If you replace the main board, use the following procedure to make the 2-pen model setting. (1) Load an A2 or larger size sheet of paper in the plotter. (2) Enter the adjustment menu (see Section 7.3.4). (3) Press the Up or Down position key until the menu shown below is displayed. (4) Press the F2 key to display the menu shown below. (5) Press the F3 key to select the DIPSW. (6) Press the ENTER key to set the DIPSW. (7) Turn off the power to exit from the adjustment menu. FC8000-UM-251-9370 7-26...
7. ADJUSTMENT 7.3.14 Adjusting the Pen Exchange Y Direction Value (2-pen model) This adjustment will set the pen exchange Y direction value. This value is used for the 2nd pen pen exchange. If you replace the main board, use the following procedure to input the recorded adjustment values. (1) Confirm that the DIP switch 7 of SW1 is OFF. (2-pen model mode) (2) Enter the adjustment menu (see Section 7.3.4). (3) Press the Up or the Down position key until the menu shown below is displayed. (4) Press the F3 key to display the menu shown below. (5) Press the F2 key to move the pen carriage to the exchange position. This gap should be 1.1 mm. (6) Press the F3 key to display the following menu to adjust the gap. (7) Adjust gap using the up or the down position key. (8) Measure the gap between the 2nd pen holder and the 2nd pen station. FC8000-UM-251-9370 7-28...
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7. ADJUSTMENT (9) Press the ENTER key when the gap became to 1.1 mm. This gap should be 1.1 mm. (10) Mount a fiber tip pen in the 2nd pen station. (11) Press the F4 key to confirm that the pen exchanging is performed correctly. (12) If the pen exchanging is performed correctly, press the ENTER key to store the setting and complete the adjustment. FC8000-UM-251-9370 7-29...
7. ADJUSTMENT 7.3.15 Adjusting the Spacing Between Pen 1 and Pen 2 (2-pen model) This adjustment will set the spacing between pen 1 and pen 2. If you replace the main board, use the following procedure to input the recorded adjustment values. If you replace the pen block, you must adjust this value using the following procedure. (1) Enter the adjustment menu (see Section 7.3.4). (2) Load an A2 or larger size sheet of paper in the plotter. (3) Mount the fiber tip pens in the 1-pen holder and 2-pen station. (4) Press the UP arrow or Down arrow key until the menu shown below is displayed. (5) Press the F1 key to display the menu shown below. (6) Press the F2 key to select the fiber tip pen the menu shown below. (7) Press the ENTER key to set the fiber tip pen. (8) Press the UP arrow or Down arrow key until the menu shown below is displayed. (9) Press the F1 key to display the menu shown below. FC8000-UM-251-9370 7-30...
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7. ADJUSTMENT (10) Press the F1 key to display the menu shown below. (11) Press the F2 key to select the TOOL 1-2. (12) Press the ENTER key to display the menu shown below. (13) Press the F2 key to display the menu shown below. (14) Use the ARROW keys to move the pen to an open area to plot the adjustment pattern. (15) Press the ENTER key to plot the cross marks by pen 1 and pen 2 shown below. Cross mark plotted by pen 1 Media feed direction Lines plotted by pen 2 FC8000-UM-251-9370 7-31...
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7. ADJUSTMENT (16) When they have been plotted, the menu shown below is displayed. (17) Measure the offset between the pen 1 cross mark and the pen 2 lines. (18) Press the F3 key to display the menu shown below. (19) Set the X-offset value. Press the UP ARROW key or DOWN ARROW key to change the number based on the pen 1 cross mark. (20) Press the left position key when the X direction is adjusted. (21) Press the F4 key to display the menu shown below. (22) Set the Y-offset value. Press the UP ARROW key or DOWN ARROW key to change the number based on the pen 1 cross mark. (23) Press the left position key when the Y direction is adjusted. FC8000-UM-251-9370 7-32...
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7. ADJUSTMENT (24) Press the F2 key. Verify that the plotted pen 1 cross mark is located at the center of the plotted pen 2 lines. (25) If the plotted cross marks are in the correct positions, press the ENTER key to store the setting and complete the adjustment. FC8000-UM-251-9370 7-33...
7. ADJUSTMENT 7.4 Upgrading the System Firmware To upgrade the system firmware you need to have the following files. In addition, you need to use a computer and USB cable. • FC8000_V***.X :FC8000 firmware • SEND.EXE :Utility to transfer files using Windows ® • OPS662 :USB Driver software for the FC8000 Preparation Install the USB Driver software to your computer before upgrading the system firmware. How to upgrade the system firmware (1) Connect the computer and the plotter via the USB interface. (2) Load a sheet of paper in the plotter. (3) Turn on the power while pressing the LEFT ARROW and RIGHT ARROW keys. After turning on the power, press the LEFT ARROW key and the RIGHT ARROW key simultaneously within 2 seconds. (4) The plotter displays the menu shown below. UPDATE ? (5) Select “Yes” using the UP ARROW or DOWN ARROW key. UPDATE ? (6) Press the ENTER key to display the menu shown below.
8. TROUBLESHOOTING 8. TROUBLESHOOTING 8.1 The Plotter is Turned On But Doesn’t Operate Symptom Verification item Solution Both USER1 and USER2 (1) Is the plotter being supplied with No ..Check that the power cord is lamp on the control panel power? securely connected to the plotter’s does not light. AC line inlet. Nothing is displayed on Yes ..Verify item (2). (2) Is the FFC707102 flexible cable No ..Connect the flexible cable the LCD panel. securely connected to the main securely. board and the control panel? Yes ..Verify item (3). (3) Is the FFC707102 flexible cable No ..Verify item (4).
8. TROUBLESHOOTING 8.2 Media Loading Operations Symptom Verification item Solution The media drops to the (1) Is the front edge of the media Yes ..Replace the media. front of the plotter. curled? No ..Verify item (2). (2) Is the front media sensor dirty? Yes ..Clean the front media sensor. No ..Verify item (3). (3) Is the front media sensor cable Yes ..Replace the front media sensor. securely connected to the main No ..Connect the cable securely. board and the sensor? The media drops to the (1) Is the rear edge of the media Yes ..Replace the media. rear of the plotter. curled? No ..Verify item (2).
8. TROUBLESHOOTING 8.3 Cutting Operations Symptom Verification item Solution The cut line is crooked. (1) Does the blade turn well in the No ..Replace the blade holder. blade holder? Yes ..Verify item (2). (2) Do the X and Y drive motor belts No ..Adjust the tension. have the correct tension? No ..Verify item (3). (3) Is the Y belt attached correctly? No ..Attach it correctly. Yes ..Verify item (4). (4) Is the pen block attached No ..Attach it correctly. correctly? Yes ..Verify item (5). (5) Is the pen arm shaky? Yes ..Adjust the pen arm shaft slider tension.
8. TROUBLESHOOTING 8.4 Error Messages 8.4.1 Hardware Error Messages Error Error Display Cause Verification item Solution code E01001 Main board is Replace the main board. E0100X HARDWARE E01002 TLB ERROR defective. 00000000 H E01003 E01004 E01005 E01006 E01006 HARDWARE ADDRESS LOAD ERROR 00000000 H E01007 E01007 HARDWARE ADDRESS STORE ERROR 00000000 H...
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8. TROUBLESHOOTING Error Error Display Cause Verification item Solution code E01017 Load on the Check the madia. Do not use heavy media. E01017 HARDWARE X POSITION ALARM motor was too Use the prefeed POWER OFF THEN ON large. function. Cutting Cutting conditions. Lower the cutting conditions do not SPEED and/or the suit the cutting cutting FORCE. medium. Movement of Is there anything Turn off the plotter, the X is being blocking the X remove the obstacle, obstructed.
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8. TROUBLESHOOTING Error Error Display Cause Verification item Solution code E01018 Cutting Cutting conditions. Lower the cutting E01018 HARDWARE Y POSITION ALARM conditions do not SPEED and/or the POWER OFF THEN ON suit the cutting cutting FORCE. medium. Movement of the Is there anything Turn off the plotter, pen carriage is blocking the Y slider? remove the obstacle, being obstructed. then turn the plotter back Excessive load (1) Does the Y slider No ..Check and adjust is causing the move smoothly? the Y belt tension...
(2) Is there any noise No ..Verify item (3) on the line? Yes ..Check the interface cable or move the plotter to another location. (3) Has the correct No ..Set the correct model name been model name. set for the plotter? Configure your software application menu to permit Graphtec plotter control. Re-specify the software application’s interface conditions. E02004 E02004 GP-GL • The software The numeric parameter Configure your software ERROR 4 configuration of an input command application menu to PARAMETER OVERFLOW! E CONFIRM regarding the exceeds its permissible...
NOT RECOGNIZED executed. unrecognizable to plotter. E CONFIRM Execute a command? (2) Is there any noise No ..Verify item (3) recognizable on the line? Yes ..Check the command. interface cable or move the plotter to another location. (3) Has the correct No ..Verify item (3) model name been Yes ..Check the set for the plotter? interface cable or move the plotter to another location. No ..Set the correct model name. Configure your software application menu to permit Graphtec plotter control. Re-specify the software application’s interface conditions. FC8000-UM-251-9370...
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Solution code E03002 E03002 HP-GL A command was Execute the command Configure your software ERROR 2 executed with the with the correct number application menu to WRONG NUMBER OF PARAMETES wrong number of of parameters. permit Graphtec plotter E CONFIRM parameters. control. Re-specify the E03003 E03003 HP-GL A command Execute the command software application’s ERROR 3 containing with its parameters interface conditions. OUT OF RANGE an unusable specified within their...
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8. TROUBLESHOOTING Error Error Display Cause Verification item Solution code E03015 E03015 HP-GL Framing error, parity Set the RS-232C ERROR 15 error, or overrun transmission ERROR IN error has occurred. condition. I/O TRANSMISSION E CONFIRM E03016 E03016 HP-GL Interface buffer Set the RS-232C ERROR 16 memory has transmission I/O BUFFER OVERFLOW overflowed. condition.
8. TROUBLESHOOTING 8.4.4 Error Messages on ARMS Error Error Display Cause Solution code E04001 Tilt to adjust with AXIS Reload the media. E04001 ARMS AXIS SET ERROR! ALIGNMENT is too large. SET AGAIN E04002 It is over the setting range of the Set to smaller value. E04002 ARMS ADJUSTMENT ERROR distance adjust. DISTANCE SET AGAIN E04003 Failed to adjust the sensor level. This media cannot be used. E04003 ARMS IT IS NOT POSSIBLE Use other media possible to TO ADJUST IT.
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8. TROUBLESHOOTING Error Error Display Cause Solution code E04013 It has exceeded detection area Check the media. E04013 ARMS MARK SCAN ERROR! while detecting the registration Check the print position of the NOT ENOUGH LENGTH IN +Y DIRECTION mark. registration mark. E04014 It has exceeded detection area Check the media. E04014 ARMS MARK SCAN ERROR! while detecting the registration Check the print position of the EXCEED CUTTING AREA DURING mark.
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8. TROUBLESHOOTING Error Error Display Cause Solution code E04024 Registration mark was not Readjust the sensor level. E04024 ARMS MARK SCAN ERROR! detected. Change the color of the MARK SENSOR LEVEL WAS NOT ENOUGH registration mark. Check the media. Check the print position of the registration mark. E04025 Registration mark was not Readjust the sensor level. E04025 ARMS MARK SCAN ERROR! detected. Change the color of the MARK WAS NOT FOUND IN HIGH SPEED MODE registration mark.
8. TROUBLESHOOTING 8.4.5 Other Error Messages Error Error Display Cause Verification item Solution code E05001 Data larger Perform normal cutting E05001 ERROR COPY MODE than the buffer not using BUFFER FULL! E CONFIRM size cannot be copied. E05002 There is no data Perform normal cutting E05002 ERROR NO DATA FOR COPY to copy. by sending the data, IN BUFFER! then use the copy mode.
8. TROUBLESHOOTING 8.4.6 Warning Messages Error Error Display Cause Solution code W06001 Cross cut function cannot be used Use roll media. W06001 WARNING CROSS CUT for sheet media. SHEET W06002 Cross cut function cannot be used Load the media from the rear. W06002 WARNING CROSS CUT because the media is loaded from FRONT the front. E CONFIRM W06003 Cross cut function cannot be used Load the media. W06003 WARNING CROSS CUT until the media size is detected. LOAD MEDIA W06004 Cross cut function cannot be used...
8. TROUBLESHOOTING 8.5 Service mode 8.5.1 Sensor Test Mode & Panel Switch Test Mode This mode checks the sensor status and the control panel switch status. If there is a bad sensor you will observe one of the symptoms in the table below. Please check the relevant sensor(s). Sensor Symptom Y home sensor The pen block hits the right side plate. Cam sensor The plotter displays “LOAD MEDIA!” when media is already loaded. Pinch roller sensor The pen block hits the left side plate. +X, -X media sensor Media drops out of the plotter. How to test the sensors (1) Load an A2 or larger size sheet of paper in the plotter. (2) Enter the adjustment menu (see Section 7.3.4). (3) Press the MENU key to display the menu shown below. (5) Press the F1 key to display the menu shown below. Each short forms are corresponding to the sensors and the control panel switches as shown below.
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8. TROUBLESHOOTING (11) Press each key on the control panel; the status will change from “L” to “H”. (12) When testing is completed, turn off the power to the plotter. FC8000-UM-251-9370 8-17...
8. TROUBLESHOOTING 8.5.2 Printing the Setting of the Plotter Condition setting list can be printed when you need to check the current setting of the plotter. Operation (1) Set a paper larger than A3 size. (2) Set the pen tool to the tool carriage and select the condition where the pen tool is set. (3) Press the [MENU] key to display the menu below (4) Press the POSITION (t) key (TEST) to display the menu below. (5) Press the [1] key (CONDITION LIST) to display the menu below. (6) Press the [1] key (DONE 1/2) or the [2] key (DONE 2/2). Message to confirm tool position is displayed. (7) Move the tool carriage to print start position by using the POSITION key. (8) Press the ENTER key to start printing the condition list. It will return to READY status when the printing is completed. FC8000-UM-251-9370 8-18...
8. TROUBLESHOOTING 8.5.3 Printing the Test Pattern Print a self-test pattern to check the operation of the plotter. Operation (1) Set a paper larger than A3 size. (2) Set the pen tool to the tool carriage and select the condition where the pen tool is set. (3) Press the [MENU] key to display the menu below (4) Press the POSITION (t) key (TEST) to display the menu below. (5) Press the [2] key (SELF TEST) to display the menu below. (6) Confirm that the pen tool is set. (7) Press the [1] key (DONE) to print the test pattern. (8) Turn the power off to stop the printing. FC8000-UM-251-9370 8-19...
8. TROUBLESHOOTING 8.5.4 Confirm the Cutting Data Output of the dump list of the cutting data received by the plotter is possible. It is used to check if the transmission of cutting data is performed correctly. Operation (1) Set a media larger than A4 size. (2) Set the pen tool to the tool carriage and select the condition where the pen tool is set. (3) Press the [MENU] key to display the menu below. (4) Press the POSITION (t) key (TEST) to display the menu below. (5) Press the [3] key (DATA DUMP) to display the menu below. (6) Confirm that the pen tool is set. (7) Press the [1] key (DONE) to print the test pattern. (8) Turn the power off to stop the printing. FC8000-UM-251-9370 8-20...
8. TROUBLESHOOTING 8.5.5 Self Diagnostic Test Operation status can be tested by self diagnostic test by operating the sensors and switches following the instruction on the screen. Operation (1) Confirm that the power is turned off. (2) Turn the power on without loading the media. (3) Press the [MENU] key to display the menu below. (4) Press the POSITION (t) key (TEST) to display the menu below. (5) Press the [4] key (DIAGNOSTICS) to display the menu below. (6) Press the [1] key (DONE). The first testing menu is displayed. And follow the instructions on the menu. (7) Press the [1] key to continue to the next test, after you check the CAM lever sensor. (8) The testing items are shown below. 1 Cam lever sensor 2 Home sensor 3 Push roller sensor 4 Rear media sensor 5 Font media sensor 6 X motor signal 7 Y motor signal 8 Tool height signal 9 [1] key 10 [2] key...
9. PARTS LIST 9.1 Outer Casing Part No. Description Q’ty Remarks Rank 621404011 Right Side Cover 621524010 Right Side Cover 89 89 series 621404001 Left Side Cover 621524000 Left Side Cover 89 89 series 621404111 Center Cover 60 FC8000-60 621414212 Center Cover 75 FC8000-75/ 621424212 Center Cover 100 FC8000-100 621434211 Center Cover 130 FC8000-130 621444211 Center Cover 160 FC8000-160 621524200 Center Cover 8924 8924 621534200 Center Cover 8930...
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9. PARTS LIST 9.2 Control Panel Part No. Description Q’ty Remarks Rank 621400091 Cover, Control Panel 621524900 Cover, Control Panel, 89 89 series 621400062 Control Panel Sheet 621400071 Key Top, Cursor 621400081 Key Top, Function 792800706 Control Panel Board 682140130 LCD, JMS12864-15ABAYD 692140320 Flexible Cable, FPC707102 20P, J801 to J3 692140370 Flexible Cable, FPC707107 16P, J802 to J22 (LCD Cont.) Control Panel FC8000-UM-251-9370...
9. PARTS LIST 9.4 Registration Mark Sensor Assy Part No. Description Q’ty Remarks Rank 621403200 Spring, Cover Down 621263340 Spring, RMS Up Core, Solenoide 500052472 Solenoide 621263312 Bracket, RMS sensor 792800704 Registration Mark Sensor Board 621263322 Paper Hold Down A 621263331 Paper Hold Down B Registration Mark Sensor Assy FC8000-UM-251-9370...
9. PARTS LIST 9.6 Main Frame Part No. Description Q’ty Remarks Rank 621390010 Main Chassis 60 FC8000-60 621261014 Main Chassis 75 FC8000-75 621271014 Main Chassis 100 FC8000-100 621281014 Main Chassis 130 FC8000-130 621291014 Main Chassis 160 FC8000-160 621390021 Sub Chassis 60 FC8000-60 621261024 Sub Chassis 75 FC8000-75 621271025 Sub Chassis 100 FC8000-100 621281024 Sub Chassis 130 FC8000-130 621291024 Sub Chassis 160...
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9. PARTS LIST 9.8 Y Slider Part No. Description Q’ty Remarks Rank 621173160 Y Sensor Guard 792800703 Pinch Roller Sensor Board 621173150 Y Sensor Bracket B 095013010 Roller B13 621403300 Y Slider 621183410 Roller Tension Plate L 392330200 Spacer C320 For FC8000-130,160 only 792800702 Pen Relay Board 692123320 Y Belt Fixing Plate L-51 392230020 Spacer CE302 Y Slider FC8000-UM-251-9370 9-12...
9. PARTS LIST 9.11 Media Stocker, Stand Part No. Description Q’ty Remarks Rank 621269215 Right Media Stocker Bracket 621269225 Left Media Stocker Bracket 621400140 Center Bar 60 FC8000-60 621410140 Center Bar 75 FC8000-75 621420140 Center Bar 100 FC8000-100 621430140 Center Bar 130 FC8000-130 621440290 Center Bar 160 FC8000-160 621524140 Center Bar 8924 8924 621534140 Center Bar 8930 8930 621544140 Center Bar 8942 8942...
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