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  • Page 1 RX II Series User Manual http://www.GCCworld.com 232003570G (04)
  • Page 2 NOTICE GCC reserves the right to modify the information contained in this user manual at any time without prior notice; un-authorized modification, copying distribution or display is prohibited. All comments, queries or suggestions concerning this manual please consult with your local dealer. 232003570G (04)
  • Page 3 RX II Series User Manual Important Information Thank you for purchasing the GCC RX II Series Cutting Plotter. Before you use the cutting plotter, please make sure that you have read the safety precautions and instructions below. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS! Caution For safety concern, please always hold the cutter firmly from the bottom while moving it.
  • Page 4 RX II Series User Manual Warning Never press the top release grip and pull the bottom release grip at the same time as the pictures shown below: O (CORRECT) ╳ (INCORRECT) Press down DISABLE Note: In case the grips clipped...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

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

  • Page 7: General Information

    50mm (1.97”) ~ 2145mm (84.44”) 1.2 Package Items The package of the RX II series contents the items listed below, please check carefully. If you find any item missing, please consult your local dealer for further assistance.

  • Page 8: Product Features

    1 piece of Promise Card  1.3 Product Features The following are the main features of the RX II series cutting plotters: ‧ Triple port (USB, serial and Ethernet port) connectivity ‧ Up to 600-gram cutting force ‧ Up to 1530 mm per second (60 ips) cutting speed (at 45° direction) ‧...

  • Page 9: Appearance Of Rx Ii Series

    RX II Series User Manual 1.4 Appearance of RX II Series 1.4.1 The Front View (Figure 1-1) Grid Drums move – the media back and forth during operation. Tool Carriage performs the – cutting with the installed blade and pen with AAS module.

  • Page 10: The Back View

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

  • Page 11: The Whole View

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

  • Page 12: The Left-Hand Side

    RX II Series User Manual 1.4 4 The Left-hand Side (Figure 1-4) Power Switch – On when switches to [I]; Off to [O] Fuse – 3 Amp. AC Power Connector – used to insert the AC power cord. Figure 1-4 1.4.5 The Right-hand Side (Figure 1-5)
  • Page 13 RX II Series User Manual 1.4.6 Pinch roller (Figure 1-6) The Multi-Pressure Pinch Rollers give users three pressure settings to better cater to the different types of media that they are working with, for example, set light hold-down pressure of the pinch roller in the middle when cutting thin materials such as window tinting film.

  • Page 14: Installation

    RX II Series User Manual Chapter 2 Installation 2.1 Precaution Please read below information carefully before you start installation. Notice 1 Make sure the power switch is off before installing the cutting plotter.  Carefully handle the cutter to prevent any injuries.

  • Page 15: Stand & Flexible Media Support System

    RX II Series User Manual 2.2 Stand & Flexible Media Support System (for RX II-101S/132S/183S) Step 1 Please examine supplied items in the accessory box of stand carton: 2 pieces of base beams  2 pieces of side beams ...
  • Page 16 RX II Series User Manual Step 3  Place the stand beam upright on the T-stand and follow number to assemble (See Figure 2-4 & 2-5). There is hexagon socket head screws fasten on the T-stand on both side taken as locating pins.
  • Page 17 RX II Series User Manual Step 6 Insert the roll holder support with the screws into the holes of the stand, and then tighten them up as shown in . You could decide roll holder support’s position by inserting into different Figure 2-7 holes.
  • Page 18 RX II Series User Manual Step 8 Turn the screw counter-clockwisely for around three times after unpacking the roll holder ( Figure 2-9) Figure 2-9 Step 9 Insert the end of the roll holder without the damper into the left roll holder support and then...
  • Page 19 RX II Series User Manual Step 10 Tighten the screw on the damper until it is securely attached to the right roll holder support ( Figure 2-11) Figure 2-11 Step 11 Lastly, the complete picture will be shown like below. (...

  • Page 20: Usb Cable Tie And Saddle

    RX II Series User Manual 2.3 USB Cable Tie and Saddle The USB cable tie and saddle assembly for the stands with Flexible Media Support System only. Step 1 Insert the cable tie into the upper hole of cable saddle from bottom to top.
  • Page 21 RX II Series User Manual Untied way: pull out the cable tie pull up the pin release the cable tie. Pull out the cable tie Pull up the pin Release the cable tie Installation...

  • Page 22: Desktop Flexible Media Support System

    RX II Series User Manual 2.4 Desktop Flexible Media Support System (For RX II-61 only) Step 1 Please examine the following items in stand carton’s accessory box: 1 set of Roll Media Flange (2 pieces) 1 set of Roll Holder (2 pieces)
  • Page 23 RX II Series User Manual Step 3 Position the Desktop Support Brackets beside the Roll Holder Support and insert M6 screws into the Roll Holder Support and tighten them with M6 L-shape screw driver. (Refer to Figure 2-14). Step 4 Put the bottom of machine in lateral, and position the Roll Holder Assembly beside the bottom of the machine.

  • Page 24: Instruction Of Damper Roller

    RX II Series User Manual 2.5 Instruction of Damper Roller Turn the wheel as instructed below to adjust damping. The bigger the number is, the stronger the damping. The volume symbol sticker indicates the damping level (Figure 2-18,19). Figure 2-18...

  • Page 25: Blade And Blade Holder Installation

    RX II Series User Manual 2.6 Blade and Blade Holder Installation 2.6.1 Blade Installation Figure 2-20 is the illustrator of the blade holder. Insert a blade into the bottom of the blade holder and remove the blade by pushing the pin. Make sure that your fingers are away from the blade tip.

  • Page 26: Blade Holder Installation

    RX II Series User Manual 2.6.2 Blade Holder Installation Step 1 Insert the blade holder into tool carriage. Please note the outward ring of the holder must put into the grooves of carriage firmly (see Figure 2-24), then fasten the case (Figure 2-25).

  • Page 27: Extension Holder Installation

    RX II Series User Manual 2.6.3 Extension Holder Installation Extension holder is used to move the blade holder to be positioned above the groove of the bottom to prevent the blade from dull easily when doing die-cutting. The extension holder needs to be installed to the carriage, then insert the blade holder into the extension holder.
  • Page 28 RX II Series User Manual Step 3 Insert the blade holder into extension holder. Step 4 Fasten the thumb screw to fix the tool carriage. Step 5 The machine is ready to use. Step 6 Use the reversing steps to remove the blade holder.

  • Page 29: Automatic Blade Length Detection

    RX II Series User Manual 2.7 Automatic Blade Length Detection Figure 2.-26 is the new blade holder with a scale and the carriage with a mark. This blade holder detects blade length automatically and shows how the knob needs to be turned on the LCM.
  • Page 30 RX II Series User Manual 5. The screen will show "Adjustment completes" when the value on the screen is 0, the blade length is perfect and no more adjustment needs to be made. Press "Enter" now to complete the process and you may start cutting at this point.

  • Page 31: Cable Connections

    Serial port USB port Figure 2-30 2.8.1 USB Interface RX II series build-in USB interface are based on the Universal Serial Bus Specifications Revision 2.0 (Full Speed). 2.8.1.1 Connecting your GCC cutter 1. Turn on the machine. 2. Connect the USB connector to the machine and then USB driver will installed automatically. It will take a few minutes to find the device.
  • Page 32 RX II Series User Manual Caution!!  If you are using Windows 7 and above as your operating system, make sure you log in using the “Administrator” account. Step 1 Visit GCC website and go to “SUPPORT” page to download the user manual, driver and software (https://www.gccworldnew.com/download.php).
  • Page 33 RX II Series User Manual Download the driver according to the type of connection. Installation 2-20...
  • Page 34 RX II Series 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 35 RX II Series User Manual click on “OK” upon completion. Enjoy your GCC cutter! 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 36: Driver Un-Installation

    RX II Series User Manual (2) If the user selects yes, a second copy of the driver will be installed. (3) For users who have upgraded Adobe Illustrator or CorelDRAW, please go to the AAS Installer page in the Printer Properties window and click “Install” to access the latest version of GCC AAS Plug-in.
  • Page 37 RX II Series 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 XP)
  • Page 38 RX II Series User Manual Step 3 Select “Driver” page Step 4 Select the model and click on “Remove”. Installation 2-25...
  • Page 39 RX II Series User Manual 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. Installation 2-26...

  • Page 40: Interface

    RX II Series User Manual 2.8.2 RS-232 Interface Connecting to the RS-232 (Serial) Port  1. For IBM PC, PS/2 users or compatibles, connect the RS-232C cable to the serial connector of the assigned serial port (COM1 or COM2) of your host computer.
  • Page 41 RX II Series User Manual Step 3 Go to the DHCP page and select Enable through the up and down arrow keys, then press Enter. Step 4 The IP Address will be shown on the screen automatically. Please make notes of it.
  • Page 42 RX II Series 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 Step 4 Input the IP address you had acquired from the control panel to the TCP/IP. Click OK to complete settings.
  • Page 43 RX II Series User Manual 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. Note: If you want to add new local device, please go to Output Devices under Settings, and press...
  • Page 44 RX II Series User Manual II. Output through Ethernet Driver Step 1 Connect Ethernet cable to PC and install Cutter Ethernet driver. Then click OK to continue. Step 2 Enter the IP Address shown on the control panel and select the model. (Please refer part 1 instruction.)

  • Page 45: Data Transmitting

    RX II Series User Manual Step 3 The driver is installed. You can output from AI or CorelDRAW directly now. 2.8.4 Data Transmitting There are two options to transmit the data from the computer to the cutting plotter: Option 1: With proper interface settings, the data can be transmitted from your application software package to the cutting plotters directly.
  • Page 46 RX II Series User Manual Step 2 Click “Advanced” tab, then choose “Print directly to the printer” option. Installation 2-33...
  • Page 47 RX II Series User Manual Step 3 Send a job to the machine to check if A-PC is connected to the machine. Try to send a job to check if the port is working. Step 4 Activate A-PC’s Printer Driver from B-PC’s Network.

  • Page 48: Software Installation

    RX II Series User Manual 2.9 Software Installation 2.9.1 GreatCut-S Installation 2.9.1.1 Auto Installation Visit http://gccf.gcc.com.tw/gccclub/login.aspx and log in your GCC Club account. or create a new GCC club account if you do not have one. Click “I Agree”, fill in the required information and click “Submit”...
  • Page 49 RX II Series User Manual You should receive an eMails with activation link and click the link to activate your account. Go to GCC Club, click “GreatCut-S voucher code” on the left side. Enter your voucher code and click “submit”.
  • Page 50 RX II Series User Manual You will get your GreatCut-S serial number. Visit https://www.gccworld.com/download.php click the product category and choose aproper model. Installation 2-37...
  • Page 51 RX II Series User Manual Download GreatCut-S to start the installation. Press Next to continue, tick “Launch GreatCut-S” and then press “Finish” to compete the installation. Installation 2-38...
  • Page 52 RX II Series User Manual Run GreatCut-S and press “Activate…”to activate GreatCut-S. Please make sure it is connected to the internet. Enter your name in the Name column and GreatCut-S serial number to the Serial column and press “OK” to complete the activation.

  • Page 53: Manual Activation

    RX II Series User Manual 2.9.1.2 Manual Activation If the computer connected to the cutter doesn't have an internet connection to complete the software activation process, you can alternatively use the "Activate manually" function to enter the "Activation Code" and begin using GreatCut-S. However, you will need to find another computer with internet access in advance to obtain the "Activation Code"...
  • Page 54 RX II Series User Manual Copy and paste the activation code back into the activation dialog box of Sure Cuts A Lot program and hit ok. Click OK and GreatCut-S is ready to use. Installation 2-41...

  • Page 55: Re-Install Greatcut-S Software

    RX II Series User Manual 2.9.1.3 Re-install GreatCut-S Software If you change a new computer, you may need to deactivate your GreatCut-S software and re-install it on your new device. Go to “Deactivate…” under Help and press Yes to confirm, then follow the installation procedure and use the same code to activate it on another computer.

  • Page 56: Smartcut Installation

    RX II Series User Manual 2.9.2 SmartCUT Installation SmartCUT is a software used for barcode cutting functionality, available for download on the GCC website’s dowolaod area. 1. Download GreatCut-S to start the installation. 2. Press Next to continue, and then press “Finish” to compete the installation.

  • Page 57: Auto Cut-Off System Installation

    RX II Series User Manual 2.10 Auto Cut-off system Installation Step 1 Unscrew the Cover from the Tool Carriage using a screw driver. Step 2 Manually disassemble the Cover, which will still be connected to the Tool Carriage through wires.
  • Page 58 RX II Series User Manual Step 3 Disconnect the black and red wires between the Cover and the Tool Carriage from the white Wire Joint and the Cover will be removed completely. Note: Please disconnect the wires at the white Wire Joint with care as the fans will not be working if these wires are split elsewhere.
  • Page 59 RX II Series User Manual Step 5 Remove the entire Cut-off Unit by holding it while pushing the tiny metal board on the right to the left. Push to the left Metal board Push to the left The Cut-off Unit will drop automatically once the board is pushed to the left (above picture).
  • Page 60 RX II Series User Manual Step 6 Remove the screw from the Cut-off Unit. Screw Disassemble the Cut-off Blade Fixer by pulling it up vertically Installation 2-47...
  • Page 61 RX II Series User Manual Step 7 Unscrew the Cut-off Blade from the Cut-off Blade Fixer, which will be attracted by the magnet on it, and replace it with a new Cut-off Blade along the track highlighted in red using tweezers.
  • Page 62 RX II Series User Manual Step 8 Assemble the Cut-off Blade Fixer back to the Cut-off Unit by pushing the Holder downwards. Then attach the screw Step 9 Assemble the Cut-off Unit back to the Tool Carriage by pushing the metal board on the right while pushing the Cut-off Unit...
  • Page 63 RX II Series User Manual upwards. Push to the left Then attach the screw Step 10 Reconnect the wires at the white Wire Joint. Installation 2-50...
  • Page 64 RX II Series User Manual Step 11 Assemble the Tool Carriage Cover back to the Tool Carriage; please locate the end of the screw to the hole on the carriage before tightening the screw. End of Screw Installation 2-51...

  • Page 65: The Control Panel

    Chapter 3 The Control Panel This chapter describes the button operations with the LCM menu flowcharts of RX II series. When the cutting plotter is ready for use as described in Chapter 1 & 2, all functions are under default parameters.
  • Page 66 RX II Series User Manual SPEED To adjust the value of cutting speed and quality. CUT TEST To perform cutting test on different media. To cut off the material when the job is completed. CUT OFF MISC To set up functions.

  • Page 67: Menu In On-Line Mode

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

  • Page 68: Menu In Off-Line Mode

    RX II Series User Manual 3.3 Menu in Off-line Mode Offline For System Setup move origin M Speed: 72 cm/s Speed: 3~153 with an increment of 3 (cm/s) Select: OK: ENTER AAS Speed: Medium High, Medium, Low Select: OK: ENTER...
  • Page 69 RX II Series User Manual Offline For System Setup 1S:72 F:80 O:0.275 M Select from 1S to 4S Select: OK:ENTER Set Smoothing Cut Select: OK:ENTER OverCut: 0.00~1.00mm with an OverCut: 0.00mm increment of 0.05mm Select: OK:ENTER [ TOOL SELECT] Set Tangential Mode...
  • Page 70 RX II Series User Manual Select Unit Metric (cm/g), Unit (inch/ g), Select: OK:ENTER Unit (cm/ oz), English (inch/ oz) Scale Length Select: OK:ENTER [ MISC] Scale Width Select: OK:ENTER Image Scale Length Select: OK:ENTER Image Scale Width Select: OK:ENTER...

  • Page 71: Menu Items

    RX II Series User Manual 3.4 Menu Items Below describes the functions of menu items Menu or Key Function Setting Default --- Media sizing --- Roll To measure media width. Maximum Media Length 150M Edge To measure media width and pull the media back till the front Maximum Media paper sensor open.
  • Page 72 RX II Series User Manual While cutting in high speed, set as “Draft”. For normal operation, set as “Normal”. Up Accel. To set or modify tool acceleration at vertical moving. High, Medium, Medium Up Speed To set or modify tool speed at vertical moving.
  • Page 73 RX II Series User Manual adjust or check individual parameters, go back to the responding default value keys on the panel and press “Enter” to confirm. which could be adjusted if needed Set Smoothing To enable smooth-cutting function. Enable Over Cut To generate an overcut to facilitate weeding.
  • Page 74 RX II Series User Manual Vacuum To help improve tracking and cutting accuracy by turning on the Enable, Disable Enable fans. If you turn off the vacuum system, the fans will remain inactive during cutting or plotting. First Back to To enable the carriage back to the previous origin;...
  • Page 75 RX II Series User Manual Image Scaling For example, cutting a line with 500.0 mm length. The Width procedure as follows: Press the [LEFT ARROW] to choose the Numerator and select 500.0 mm, 2. Cut the length by sending a graph file, 3.

  • Page 76: Operation

    RX II Series User Manual Chapter 4 Operation 4.1 Media Loading 4.1.1 Loading the Sheet Media To load the media properly, please follow the procedures listed below: Step 1 Use the lever on the upper right side of the cutting plotter to raise or lower down pinch rollers. Pull the lever forward until it makes a clicking sound then the pinch rollers are raised (Figure 4-1).
  • Page 77 RX II Series User Manual Step 3 Then move the pinch rollers manually to the proper position. Be sure the pinch rollers must be positioned above the grid drum. The white marks on the top trail will remind you where the grid drums are (Figure 4-3).

  • Page 78: Loading The Roll Media

    RX II Series User Manual Note: Please pull up the bottom of all pinch rollers (Figure 4-5) before the lever is pushed backwards to ensure accurate media width detection. Pull up bottom to release grip ENABLE Figure 4-5 4.1.2 Loading the Roll Media Step 1 Put the roll media guide bushes on two roll holders (Figure 4-6).
  • Page 79 RX II Series User Manual Step 2 -- Option A (Use the media flanges) (Recommended) Insert a roll media flange at the end of each roll media and tighten the thumbscrew until the roll media is firmly gripped (see Figure 4-7).
  • Page 80 RX II Series User Manual Step 3 Load the media on the platen. Please refer to “4.1.1 Loading the sheet media”. After loading the roll media, flatten the media on the platen and hold the front edge of the roll media firmly (Figure 4-10).

  • Page 81: Tracking Performance

    RX II Series User Manual 4.2 Tracking Performance In order to achieve the best tracking performance for a long plot, we recommend some significant media loading procedures described as follows: If the media length is less than 4 meters, leave the margin of 0.5mm—25mm in the left and right edges of the media (Figure 4-12).

  • Page 82: Cutting Force And Offset Adjustment

    RX II Series 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 83: How To Cut 3Mm Letter

    RX II Series 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 84: When Completing The Cutting Job

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

  • Page 85: Rx Ii Series Print Driver Setting

    RX II Series User Manual 4.7 RX II series Print Driver setting 4.7.1 RX II series Print Driver setting > Option Page Setting: You can adjust the following settings, depending on your application or results you would like to achieve.
  • Page 86 RX II Series User Manual Back to home: The carriage will return to the original position when this option is selected. Auto Cut off: This feature allows users to set the cutter to cut off the media after the completion of each job making it easy to set up an unattended workflow for mass production.
  • Page 87 RX II Series User Manual 3. Inside Out Cutting: When performing a vector cutting job in which your image has one vector cut area enclosed within another vector cut area, select the Inside-out Sorting mode. This mode will automatically instruct the print driver to process the inside vector image and moving outwards.
  • Page 88 • SAVE: This function will save current print driver parameter settings to a file under the specified location on your computer. (Saved parameter setting files will be tagged with the RX II series extension) •...

  • Page 89: Rx Ii Series Print Driver Setting > Pen Page

    In order to utilize up to 16 different pens (cutter parameter settings), make sure your graphics software can recognize and utilizes the 16 pen colors designated by the GCC RX II series print driver (please refer to figure 4-21).
  • Page 90 The speed slider controls the cutter’s cutting speed during operation with a range setting from 3 – 153cm/sec. The GCC RX II series maximum cutting speed is 153 cm (60 inches) per second. Force (Pen Page) [DEFAUL T SETTING: 80g] The force slider controls the cutting force during operation with a range setting from 0 –...
  • Page 91 RX II Series User Manual Figure 4-24 Figure 4-23 You can adjust the parameter such as force and length in both Pen No.1 and Pen No. 1* as you need. For example: Figure 4-25 Pen No.1*: Cutting through the backing of the material Pen No.1: Cutting through the vinyl only...

  • Page 92: Rx Ii Series Print Driver Setting > Paper Page

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

  • Page 93: How To Set Die/Kiss Cut Through Plug-In Software For Adobe

    RX II Series User Manual 4.8 How to set die/kiss cut through plug-in software for Adobe Illustrator and CorelDraw Die/kiss cut function allows you to define two cutting parameter in one cutting line, you can set through plug-in software for Adobe Illustrator and CorelDraw directly instead driver setting by designate the line to green color RGB 255 and then set the length and force from the control panel.
  • Page 94 RX II Series User Manual Figure 4-29 3. Outline color has been changed to Green. Figure 4-30 Operation 4-19...
  • Page 95 RX II Series User Manual 4. Select “ On/Off Line” > “MISC”, use arrow key to select “Die/Kiss Cut” function then press “Enter”. 5. Click the left arrow key to the next page to adjust the length value (0.2mm ~ 9.0mm) then click “ENTER”.

  • Page 96: How To Create A File For Cutting With Barcode Function

    RX II Series User Manual 4.9 How to create a file for cutting with barcode function The barcode function allows the association of barcode graphics with cutting files. By adding barcode graphics to the cutting file, the plotter can automatically perform cuts based on the information encoded in the barcode.
  • Page 97 RX II Series User Manual 3. Select “GlobalMacros (GCCAASII_Draw.gms)" and select Run. 4. The “AASII Reg. Mark Setting” window will pop-up. Tick the Check box and click Apply. Note: Make by page size: to generate barcode by page. Generate barcode (3~12 digit numbers): a barcode will be generated associated with the numbers being entered.
  • Page 98 RX II Series User Manual 5. The barcode will be generated. 6. Go to “Save As...” option in the File menu and choose the preferred file format for printing. Print the file using your printer to prepare it for later cutting.
  • Page 99 RX II Series User Manual 7. Go to “Print...” option in the File menu or click “Print” to open the Print window to save the cutting file for cutting with barcode function. 8. Navigate to “Layout” tab to set the Reposition artwork to Bottom left corner.
  • Page 100 RX II Series User Manual 9. Go to “General” tab and check the “Print to file” option, then click Print. Note: make sure the file name is the same as the number of the barcode in step 4. Operation 4-25...
  • Page 101 RX II Series User Manual 10. Open SmartCUT. Designate the folder location to set the directory and click OK. All files being saved for cut with barcode function in this hot folder will be displayed. Operation 4-26...
  • Page 102 RX II Series User Manual 11. Set the communication port and click OK. 12. Load the printed media. Click on Scan icon to start barcode detecting and cutting. Operation 4-27...
  • Page 103 RX II Series User Manual Note: If you add a new file to the hot folder, click the 'Refresh' button, and the newly added file will be displayed." If there are any errors, the details will be shown in the Error Messages box Note: If the machine does not respond, reboot the machine to restore the operation.

  • Page 104: Reference Parameter Setting For Different Materials

    RX II Series User Manual 4.10 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 105 RX II Series User Manual Operation 4-30...

  • Page 106: Automatic-Aligning System

    08_A-3 CorelDraw Plug-In, 08_A-4 Illustrator Plug-In, 08_A-5 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 107: Aas Contour Cutting System

    RX II series 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 4.1 Media Loading.)

  • Page 108: Aas Ii On Rx Ii Series

    RX II series User Manual 5.2.2 AAS II on RX II series There are three types of AAS II mark patterns: 4-Point Positioning, Segmental Positioning, and Multiple Copies. Note that before print out your designs by inkjet printers, the registration marks have to be created on your graphic designs by cutting software like GreatCut, SignPal or GCC CorelDraw plug-in.
  • Page 109 RX II series User Manual High Precision Long Picture Cutting  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 110: Automatic Distinction Of The Plot Direction

    (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. RX II series is able to detect registration marks and performs contour cutting however users feed the media.

  • Page 111: Printer Test

     Print out the testing graphic. ( Please use high precision printer)  Load the graphic to RX II series and sent the file to test the cutting job  If there are any adjustments to be made, you can change the offset value by following the steps: ■...
  • Page 112 RX II series User Manual ■ 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 113: Registration Mark Offset Range

    RX II series 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 114 RX II series User Manual Step 2 Placing the Registration Marks The AAS Layout Instruction:  * Auto-detection function on the 1 mark covers the grey area Suggested 30mm margin on both left and right sides of media sheet. ...

  • Page 115: Tips For Aas

    For getting better results of contour cutting, there are some tips below for your reference. Keep light sources simple and avoid illuminating from the sides of cutter.  Before operating AAS, change the maximum paper size in RX II series driver property.  Step 1 Find the RX II model in the “Printer &...

  • Page 116: Maintenance

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

  • Page 117: Cleaning The Grid Drum

    RX II Series User Manual 6.2 Cleaning the Grid Drum 1. Turn off the cutting plotter, and move the tool carriage away from the area needed to be cleaned. 2. Raise the pinch rollers and move them away from the grid drum for cleaning.

  • Page 118: Trouble Shooting

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

  • Page 119: Operational Problems

    RX II Series 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 120: Communication Problems

    RX II Series 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 Communication Error connected to the cutting plotter Setup: MISC. key and computer properly? Has the interface setting...

  • Page 121: Software Problems

    RX II Series 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 122: Cutting Quality Problem

    RX II Series 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 123: Rx Ii Series Specification

    RX II Series User Manual RX II series Specification Model Number RX II-61 RX II-101S RX II-132S RX II-183S Operational Method Roller-Type Max. Cutting Width 610mm (24in) 1010mm (40in) 1320mm (52in) 1830mm(72in) Max. Cutting Length 50m (164ft) Max. Media Loading Width 810mm(31.88in)
  • Page 124 RX II Series User Manual  Compatible with Windows 7 and above & MAC OS X 10.6 and above. The specification and data sheet may vary with different materials used. In order to obtain the best output quality, please ...

  • Page 125: Blade Specification

    RX II User Manual Blade Specification For cutting thick fluorescent and window tint film. Also for cutting detailed work in standard vinyl. 265019700G The blade is 45° with Red Cap, 0.25 mm blade offset, and 2.5 mm blade diameter. For cutting reflective vinyl, cardboard, sandblast, flock, and stencil sharp edge.
  • Page 126 RX II User Manual About the Tool A generic term referring to the blade that cuts the sheet, the pen that does plotting, and the LED bombsight (option) used for pointing to the reference point. OFFSET is the distance that the blade tip is displaced from the centerline of the blade. Blade Central line Blade tip...

  • Page 127: Coreldraw Output Instruction

    RX II User Manual CorelDRAW Output Instruction The following is an example of how to output the file with CorelDRAW. User Instructions 1. Open CorelDRAW, finish editing all the files you wish to plot and select all the images at once. 2.
  • Page 128 RX II User Manual 4. Select “ File → Print” to output the file to your cu ers. 5. Choose the correct model you have installed. CorelDRAW Output...
  • Page 129 RX II User Manual 6. Choose the “Layout page” and click the “Reposi on images to: → Bo om le 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” and get a wonderful cutting image.

  • Page 130: Coreldraw Plug-In Instruction

    RX II Series User Manual CorelDRAW Plug-In Instruction AASII VBA Installer is applicable for CorelDRAW Version 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18 Installation Please refer to Step 8 in Chapter 2.7.1.2 Driver Installation to install AAS plug-in for CorelDRAW. Run CorelDRAW AAS Plug-in Step 1 Run CorelDRAW to edit your graphics and select all images at once when you wish to plot.
  • Page 131 RX II Series User Manual Step 3 Click on “Apply” and select whether you would like to add the registration marks by page size or by object. Step 4 Now you can print out the image file with registration marks.
  • Page 132 RX II Series User Manual Add Registration Mark by page size If you tick “Add Registration Mark by page size” as shown in the figure below and click “Apply”, your registration marks will be created automatically (please see Figure A3-1).
  • Page 133 RX II Series User Manual Workable area It allows users to edit and cut graphics in the area outside the registration marks when adding registration marks by page. For A4 size media sheet, the workable area is 2.5mm extended from the registration mark on left and right sides and 4.5mm extended from the registration mark on top side.
  • Page 134 RX II Series User Manual Add Registration Mark by Object If you tick “Add Registration Mark by Object”, you will be offered three options of registration marks as shown below. 4-Point Positioning  Length: The length of marks  Range: 5mm~50mm ...
  • Page 135 RX II Series User Manual 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 136 RX II Series User Manual Note: 1. To save your materials, in addition to amending object margins, you can also adjust the length of the registration marks (5mm minimum) when you apply 4-Point Positioning (see table 1 for suggestions based on different material sizes). The smaller the size is, the smaller the distance between the object and the registration marks is (see the figures below).
  • Page 137 RX II Series User Manual Segmental Positioning For precise cutting quality, it is suggested to select “Segmental Positioning” when you are working on an extra long or large-sized image to increase cutting accuracy. Segmental Positioning  X Step: The distance of intermediate position on the X axis Y Step: The distance of intermediate position on the Y axis ...
  • Page 138 RX II Series User Manual Multiple Copies It is suggested to select “Multiple Copies” when you would like to make several copies of one image on your material to increase cutting accuracy. Multiple Copies No. of X Copies: The numbers of copies on X axis ...
  • Page 139 RX II Series User Manual Contour cutting through CorelDraw Step 1 Position the paper with registration marks printed by your printer on the GCC cutter. Step 2 Select “FilesPrint”. Figure A3-13 Note: if you use CorelDraw X5 and later, you must follow the steps below.
  • Page 140 RX II Series User Manual Step 2 Go to the “Layout” page and select Bottom left corner at “Reposition images to”. Figure A3-15 Step 3 Click “Print”. CorelDRAW Plug-In...

  • Page 141: Llustrator Plug-In Instruction

    RX II Series User Manual Illustrator Plug-In Instruction AASII VBA Installer is applicable for Adobe Illustrator Version CS4, CS5, CS6, CC. Installation Please refer to Step 8 in Chapter 2.7.1.2 Driver Installation to install AAS plug-in for Adobe Illustrator. Printer Setting...
  • Page 142 RX II Series User Manual Step 2 Go to the Advanced page and make sure the “Enable advanced printing features” box is unchecked. Illustrator Plug-In...
  • Page 143 RX II Series User Manual User Instructions Step 1 Open Illustrator. Step 2 Edit your image and create a contour line (Note: you must have the line width set as 0.001mm). Contour line Step 3 Click on the image and apply the AAS function (FileScripts_AASII_Plug_In).
  • Page 144 RX II Series User Manual Step 4 Select the registration marks needed Step 5 Three types of registration marks are introduced here: 4-Point Positioning, Segmental Positioning and Multiple Copies. Note: The values entered in the “4-Point Positioning” section (length, thickness and margin)
  • Page 145 RX II Series User Manual Step 6 Confirm the registration marks (the 4-Point Position mark is used as an illustration in the following steps). Step 7 Click on the blank area on the page and then click “Document Setup”. Illustrator Plug-In...
  • Page 146 RX II Series User Manual Step 8 Hit “Edit Artboards”. Step 9 Click on “Presets → Fit Artboard to Artwork bounds”. Illustrator Plug-In...
  • Page 147 RX II Series User Manual Step 10 Please move your mouse to the tool bar on the left when step 9 is finished and then click “Selection Tool”. Step 11 This will take you back to the edit mode. Illustrator Plug-In...
  • Page 148 RX II Series User Manual Step 12 Print out the file with the contour line and the registration marks. Step 13 Place the printed file on the cutter, lower the pinch rollers and then position the carriage at the origin of the registration marks.
  • Page 149 RX II Series User Manual Step 15 Select the cutter model, position the object in the bottom left corner. Step 16 Your job is now completed. Illustrator Plug-In...
  • Page 150 RX II Series User Manual Add Registration Mark by page size If you want to create registration mark by page size, select the object, go to “Scripts” under “File” and select “_AASII_Plug_In” Tick “Make by page size” and click “Apply” and the registration mark will be created on the 4 corners of the page automatically, sown as below.
  • Page 151 RX II Series User Manual Workable area It allows users to edit and cut graphics in the area outside the registration marks when adding registration marks by page. For A4 size media sheet, the workable area is 2.5mm extended from the registration mark on left and right sides and 4.5mm extended from the registration mark on top side.
  • Page 152 RX II Series User Manual Add Registration Mark by Object If you add registration mark by Object, you will be offered three options of registration marks. Firstly, select the graphic which you want to add registration mark on and go to “Scripts” under “File”...
  • Page 153 RX II Series User Manual Three types of registration marks 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 ...
  • Page 154 RX II Series User Manual Note: 1. To save your materials, in addition to amending object margins, you can also adjust the length of the registration marks (5mm minimum) when you apply 4-Point Positioning (see table 1 for suggestions based on different material sizes). The smaller the size is, the smaller the distance between the object and the registration marks is (see the figures below).
  • Page 155 RX II Series User Manual Segmental Positioning For precise cutting quality, it is suggested to select “Segmental Positioning” when you are working on an extra long or large-sized image to increase cutting accuracy. Segmental Positioning X Step: The distance of intermediate position on the X axis ...
  • Page 156 RX II Series User Manual Multiple Copies It is suggested to select “Multiple Copies” when you would like to make several copies of one image on your material to increase cutting accuracy. Multiple Copies No. of X Copies: The numbers of copies on X axis ...
  • Page 157 RX II User Manual GreatCut-S There are basic instructions of GreatCut-S below. If you need detailed instruction, please refer to GreatCut-S Help. Select the cutter you want to output and change the work area. 1. Run GreatCut-S software. 2. Select “Cutter” and select “Manage Cutters” under My Cutter to change the work area. GreatCut-S...
  • Page 158 RX II User Manual 3. Select company / brand as GCC and select model you want to output and then click the “<--Add to list” button. 4. Select GCC on the left and click “Done.” 5. If you want to change the material size and orientation, you can fill a proper value in the Document window.
  • Page 159 RX II User Manual Insert Graphics from Library Select graphics from library to insert a selected design. Draw Text Click on the T icon at left side to create the text and select the font you like at text window. GreatCut-S...
  • Page 160 RX II User Manual Import Design If you have created your design in other design software, go to “import” or “place image” under file to import it, GreatCut-S supports svg, scut, scal, pdf, ai. wpc eps, bmp, gif, jpg and png files. Tips Thousands of SVG files available on SVGCuts! http://SVGCuts.com...
  • Page 161 RX II User Manual 2. Click on “Choose an image” to input the image, adjust Image Settings and Output Settings, and click OK. Then the outline of the image will be outputted automatically. Note  The contrast and pixels of import images will affect the trace image result. High contract graphics are recommended.
  • Page 162 RX II User Manual Cut the Design 1. Click on the “Cutter” button on the toolbar and Cut Settings window will pop up. 2. Click on “Settings…” to open GCC Cutter Settings window. Note The origin point is on the bottom right. ...
  • Page 163 RX II User Manual 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 164 RX II User Manual 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 165 RX II User Manual Print and Cut Your Design The Print and Cut function allows you to print the graphics from GreatCut-S to printer, and then put the printed materials on the GCC cutter to cut out the contour of printed jobs from GreatCut-S. Open an image file in GreatCut-S.
  • Page 166 RX II User Manual 3. Click on “Print…” to open printer setting window and click OK. 4. Print your design with registration marks out. 5. Load the printed media to the GCC cutter. 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 167 RX II User Manual Tips Test Connection function can save your materials.  Click on “Test Connection” to exam if set the connection properly. GreatCut-S...
  • Page 168 RX II User Manual Cut by Color The Cut by Color function allows you to choose which colors in your design you want to cut, and designate different parameters to each color. You can cut your designs in a single job or separate jobs for each color.
  • Page 169 RX II User Manual 2. Click on “Cut” to open Cut Settings window. 3. Click on the Cut by Color tab and choose to either Cut all Colors in a single job or Cut each color separately as an individual job. When Cut each color separately is selected, GreatCut-S will prompt you between each color before starting to cut so you can load the appropriate color or corresponding tool into your cutting machine.
  • Page 170 RX II User Manual 4. Click on the blade icon to choose the colors you want to cut. The preview will display which colors are currently enabled for cutting. Note: You can adjust the order of the layer arrangement by clicking and dragging the layer. 5.
  • Page 171 RX II User Manual How to create Registration mark in Greatcut-S for contour cutting Step1 Create a file Step2 Go to Windows ➜Dockers ➜GteatCut-S Bridge GreatCut-S...
  • Page 172 RX II User Manual Step3 Select the model with AAS function from the model menu in GreatCut-S Bridge. Step4 Select Contour Outline, and define the offset value of contour line from the size option in Shadow Layer menu. GreatCut-S...
  • Page 173 RX II User Manual Step5 The contour line is created. Step6 Select “Add Reg Marks” to add registration marks. GreatCut-S...
  • Page 174 RX II User Manual Step7 The registration marks are added. Step8 Select “Cut (Add to queue)” to send the file. GreatCut-S...
  • Page 175 RX II User Manual Step9 Clink on “Cut” in GteatCut-S Bridge window. Step10 Define the parameters in Cut Settings window and select “Cut”. Step11 The process is complete. GreatCut-S...

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