In addition to cutting marking film and other media, an CE8000 series plotter can also be used as a pen plotter. To ensure high cutting quality and optimal productivity, be sure to read this User's Manual thoroughly prior to use.
About the operation method in the manual • This manual explains operations using the touch panel. You can also operate using the operation keys. For details, see "2.7 How to Use Control Panel". About the words and phrases in this text •...
Special Precautions on Handling Blades Sharp cutter blades are used with this plotter. Handle the cutter blades and holders with care to prevent bodily injury. Cutter Blades Cutter blades are very sharp. While handling a cutter blade or cutter pen, be careful to avoid cutting your fingers or other parts of your body.
The Caution Label is located on the machine. Be sure to observe all the cautions on the label. Notes on the Stand Be sure to use only the stand designed for the CE8000 Series with your CE8000 Series plotter. The use of a different stand may cause a plotter malfunction or bodily injury.
Notes on the paper (media) Please use the paper (media) in accordance with the following precautions. • The paper is sensitive to temperature and humidity, and can start to stretch or contract immediately upon removal from the roll. Cutting/plotting the media immediately after taking it off causes it to stretch and may blur or cause deviations in the images.
Proper cables and connectors are available from GRAPHTEC’s authorized dealers or manufacturers of computers or peripherals. GRAPHTEC is not responsible for any interference caused by using cables and connectors other than those recommended or by unauthorized changes or modifications to this...
Installation space Please secure a space for installation as according to the below illustration. CAUTION Frontward and backward the machine, please take enough space for operation. <CE8000-40> 500mm 600mm 600mm 500mm Frontward Seen from above <CE8000-60/130> 500mm 600mm 600mm 500mm Frontward Seen from above...
Selecting a power cable Be sure to refer to the following tables if you wish to use a cable other than the one supplied as an accessory. Table 1. 100 V to 120 V Power Supply Voltage Range Supply Voltage Reference Plug Configuration Plug Type...
Chapter 1: Product Summary This chapter explains how to connect this machine to your computer. SECTION IN THIS CHAPTER Checking the Accessories 1.2 Nomenclature 1.3 Assembling 1.4 Connecting to the Computer...
Checking the Accessories Accessories Item Q'ty Item Q'ty Power cable 1 pc SETUP MANUAL 1 of TO ENSURE SAFE AND CORRECT USE each WEB download guide 1 sht. Cutter plunger (PHP33-CB09N-HS) 1 pc Cutter blade (CB09UB (1P)) 1 pc Wireless LAN module 1 pc Wireless LAN module cover 1 pc...
Nomenclature Front view: CE8000-40 Tool carriage Tool holder Grit roller position guide Control panel Cutting mat Media set lever Cutting groove Push rollers Media sensor Grit rollers Control panel ......Used to access various plotter functions. Media set lever ......Used to raise or lower the push rollers during the loading or unloading of media. Tool carriage ......Moves the cutter-pen or plotting pen across the media during cutting or plotting.
Rear view: CE8000-40 USB memory dedicated connector Accessory case Wireless LAN module connection terminal Media sensor Wired LAN interface USB interface connector Power switch Roll-medium tray AC line inlet Roll-medium tray guide rail Power switch ......Used to turn the plotter on and off. AC line inlet .......Inlet where the power cable is connected.
Front view: CE8000-60 Tool carriage Tool holder Grit roller position guide Control panel Cutting mat Media set lever Cutting groove Media stopper Grit rollers Push rollers Media sensor Control panel ......Used to access various plotter functions. Media set lever ......Used to raise or lower the push rollers during the loading or unloading of media. Tool carriage ......Moves the cutter-pen or plotting pen across the media during cutting or plotting.
Rear view: CE8000-60 USB memory dedicated connector Wireless LAN module connection terminal Accessory case Wired LAN interface Media sensor USB interface connector Stopper Power switch Stock shaft AC line inlet Media stocker Stand Stopper Power switch ......Used to turn the plotter on and off. AC line inlet .......Inlet where the power cable is connected.
Front view: CE8000-130 Grit roller position guide Cutting mat Tool carriage Tool holder Control panel Media set lever Grit rollers Cutting groove Media stopper Push rollers Media sensor Control panel ......Used to access various plotter functions. Media set lever ......Used to raise or lower the push rollers during the loading or unloading of media. Tool carriage ......Moves the cutter-pen or plotting pen across the media during cutting or plotting.
Rear view: CE8000-130 USB memory dedicated connector Accessory case Wireless LAN module connection terminal Media sensor Hold-down force switching lever Wired LAN interface USB interface connector Stopper Power switch Stock shaft AC line inlet Stopper Stand Media stocker Power switch ......Used to turn the plotter on and off. AC line inlet .......Inlet where the power cable is connected.
Assembling Mounting the Roll-medium tray Mounting (CE8000-40) Insert the roll-medium tray into the tray guide rail according to the media width you want to use. Make sure the rollers on the tray are on the outside on both sides. Roll-medium tray guide rail Roll-medium tray Roller 1-10...
Mounting the stock shafts Mounting (CE8000-60) Set one stopper in the stock shaft. (Keep the stopper screws slightly loose.) Stock shaft Stoppers Put the side with the gear on the left side of the machine (looking from the back) and then slide the stock shaft into the media stocker.
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Mounting (CE8000-130) Set one stopper in the stock shaft. (Keep the stopper screws slightly loose.) Stock shaft Stoppers Slide the stock shaft into the media stocker. Change the insertion position of the rear stock shaft according to the roll diameter of the media you want to use.
Connecting to the Computer This section describes how to connect the plotter and the computer. Use either a USB port, wireless LAN or wired LAN* to connect the plotter to a computer. The driver software must be installed before connection. * Wired LAN unit is factory-installed option.
When using wireless LAN Connection Check that the power switch is turned off (the " " side is pressed down). Remove the wireless LAN module cap. * This section explains in the CE8000-130. Wireless LAN module cap Install the wireless LAN module to the wireless LAN connection terminal. Wireless LAN module Hole Supplement...
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Chapter 2: Preparing to Cut This chapter describes how to prepare to start the cutting. SECTION IN THIS CHAPTER 2.1 Preparation of Cutter Plunger 2.2 Attaching a Tool 2.3 Loading Media (Paper or Marking Film) 2.4 Aligning the Push Rollers 2.5 About the Default Screen 2.6 Connecting to the Power 2.7 How to Use Control Panel...
Preparation of Cutter Plunger This section describes the structures and types of the cutter plungers (cutter pens). Cutter plunger nomenclature The plotter cuts using a cutter blade mounted in a plunger. There are two different plungers to suit the diameter of the cutter blade to be mounted (the 0.9 mm cutter plunger is provided as a standard accessory).
Adjusting the blade length Blade length needs to be adjusted to perform optimal cut. Perform few test cuts and set the optimal blade length. CAUTION • To avoid bodily injury, handle cutter blades with care. • It may result in damaging the cutter blade or the cutting mat if the blade is extended too much. Make sure the blade length is set less than the thickness of the media.
Attaching a Tool Attach a tool (cutter plunger, plotter pen) to the plotter. Attaching a tool When mounting the tool in the tool holder, please note the following. CAUTION • Never touch the tool when the power is turned on or while it is in operation, as it is dangerous. •...
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Move the tool clamper so that the hole in the tool clamper is aligned with the hole in the tool holder. Tool holder Tool clamper Top view While pushing up the tool clamper, set the tool in the tool holder. Tool clamper Supplement Make sure the tool is set straight into the tool holder.
Move the tool clamper. When using with half cut and pen, push the tool clamper until it touches the backward side firmly. When using the cutting out (perforated cut), pull the tool clamper until it touches the forward side firmly. Tool clamper <When using with the cutting out (perforation cut)>...
Loading Media (Paper or Marking Film) Both roll media and sheet media can be used with the CE8000. Load the media according to the instructions given for each type. Use the grit roller on the right side of the media (looking from the front) as a guide when setting it in the media sensor.
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Pull the roll media forward until the leading edge of the roll media completely covers the sensor. If the length you pull out is too long, adjust the length by winding it up on the roll side. Push roller Media sensor Position the media and the push rollers to correspond with the width of the media.
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When feeding long media (2 meters or less) Position the push rollers at least 5 mm inside the edges of the media. Push roller Media Pull the media taut to make sure that there is no slack in the conveyance path, and then raise the media set lever to lower the push rollers.
Loading roll media (CE8000-60/130) This section explains in the CE8000-130. Operation Lower the media set lever to raise the push rollers. Push roller Media set lever Media sensor Set the roll media on top of the stock shaft, and then clip the roll paper with a stopper. Once it’s set, tighten the stopper’s screws.
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Push the tip of the roll media forward from the back of the CE8000. Make sure to pull it so that there is no slackening across the roll media's route. Lock the media stopper (Slide it backward.) and pull it out evenly so that the roll paper is straight. Please load so that the roll paper always rests on the media sensor.
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Position the media and the push rollers to correspond with the width of the media. When using CE8000-40/60 The push rollers push down on either side of the media. Use the grit roller position guide to make sure the push rollers are set on top of the grit rollers. Push roller Grit roller Grit roller position guide...
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When feeding long media (2 meters or more) Position the push rollers at least 15 mm inside the edges of the media. Push roller 15mm 15mm Media When feeding long media (2 meters or less) Position the push rollers at least 5 mm inside the edges of the media. Push roller Media Pull the media taut to make sure that there is no slack in the conveyance path, and then raise the media set...
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Release the lock from the media stopper (while pulling to the exterior, slide it forward). Media stopper Slide the media stopper When the set lever is up (and the media is held down by the push rollers) and the media stopper is unlocked, pull out the roll media and give it slack.
Loading sheet media (CE8000-40/60) This will be explained in CE8000-60. Operation Lower the media set lever to raise the push rollers. Push roller Media set lever Media sensor Load the sheet media so that the sheet media's right edge lines up with the guideline on the front side. Make sure that the sheet media completely covers the media sensor.
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Position the media and the push rollers to correspond with the width of the media. The push rollers push down on either side of the media. Use the grit roller position guide to make sure the push rollers are set on top of the grit rollers. You can adjust the center push roller's hold-down force. Push roller Grit roller Grit roller position guide...
Loading sheet media (CE8000-130) Operation Lower the media set lever to raise the push rollers. Push roller Media set lever Media sensor Load the sheet media so that the sheet media's right edge lines up with the guideline on the front side. Make sure that the sheet media completely covers the media sensor.
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Position the media and the push rollers to correspond with the width of the media. Use the 3 push rollers to push down the sides and center of the media. Use the grit roller position guide and make sure the push rollers are on top of the grit rollers. Supplement •...
• Affix only Graphtec-specified media to the carrier sheet. If using commercially-available inkjet media, please note that media that is coated on both sides cannot be used. If the media is coated on one side only, affix the non-coated side to the carrier sheet.
Loading the Media How to load a media with a width of less than 297mm Peel off the separator (yellow) from the carrier sheet to expose the adhesive surface. (Do not discard the separator, as it will be used again when the carrier sheet is returned to its package for storage.) Separator (yellow) Carrier sheet Peel off the separator...
Mounting the Carrier Sheet Table Mount the carrier sheet table to the front and back of the cutting plotter. Insert the projection under the carrier sheet table into the dent part. For CE8000-40, insert the front side into the first and third grooves from the right. Align the back side in the same position as the front side.
Aligning the Push Rollers This section describes how to alignment of the push rollers. Aligning the push roller Position the left and right push rollers to correspond with the width of the media. Adjust the push rollers so that they are positioned above both the media and the grit rollers.
When feeding long media (2 meters or less) Position the push rollers at least 5 mm inside the edges of the media. Push roller Media When narrow media is used Make sure that all push rollers are on the long right grit roller. Use the left side of the grit roller as a starting point and then set the push rollers so that they're on both sides of the media.
Changing the hold-down force The CE8000-130 requires the push roller hold-down force to be set based on the media's width and material type in order to keep the media in place. Switching Lower the media set lever and raise the push roller. Switch the hold-down force of the central push roller to Medium or Low (OFF) using the hold-down force switching lever at the rear of the push roller.
About the Default Screen The Initial Setup Screen appears only when powering up the machine for the first time after purchase. Here, you can set the “Display language”, “LENGTH UNIT” and “Wireless LAN”. Also, after setup, you can select the menu even from the READY status. See "2.6 Connecting to the Power"...
Connecting to the Power Turning on the power of the plotter. Operation Check that the power switch is turned off. (the " " side is pressed down) Connect one end of the provided power cord to the CE8000 AC line inlet and the other end to an electrical socket of the rated supply voltage.
How to Use Control Panel This section explains the function on the control panel. POSITION ( , , , ) key Screen (LCD touch panel) SLOW key ESCAPE key ENTER key Operation key POSITION ( , ) key ..Adjusts various settings, selects numerical value changes, moves the cursor, and changes the positions in the MENU screen.
Control panel screens Information according to the current situation is displayed on the control panel screen. HOME screen CONTINUOUS OPERATION QUICK MENU screen CUT CONDITION screen MENU screen START screen Media set lever lowered Media set lever raised Setting status display Command : GP-GL Command : HP-GL Command...
How to operate the control panel screen You can operate this plotter using either the touch panel or operation keys. How to operate the HOME screen (READY state) When using the touch panel Use the [ ], [ ], [ ] and [ ] icons. When using the operation keys Hold down the [ENTER] key and press the POSITION ( , ) keys to select the [ ], [ ], [[ ] or [ ] icon.
Contents to be operated from the [ ] icon - Menu screen The contents that can be operated and set from the MENU screen are as follows. LINK..... Performs operations necessary for output such as data links. TOOL ....Sets the conditions related to tool operation. ARMS ....
Contents to be operated from the [ ] icon - QUICK MENU screen The contents that can be operated and set from the QUICK MENU screen are as follows. COPY ....Copies and outputs data in buffer memory. ORIGIN ....Sets the current tool position as the origin point (cutting point). COND No.
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When using operation keys • Go back one level up: Press the [ESCAPE] key or POSITION ( ) key. • Return to the HOME screen: Hold down the [ENTER] key and press the POSITION ( ) key, then select the [ icon.
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How to operate numerical input This section describes using the [MEDIA SETTING] - [PAGE LENGTH] as an example. When using the touch panel Press the [ ] [ ] icon or the [ ] icon. When you have finished entering the numerical values, press the [OK]. Supplement •...
Setting Feeding Method Feeding method for the loaded media is set. Operation If you have already loaded the media, the MEDIA TYPE menu appears. Select the media type to suit the loaded media. Check that the media stopper is unlocked (CE8000-60/CE8000-130) and then select a media type on the MEDIA SELECT screen.
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[SHEET] Select this when a sheet media has been loaded. The width, leading edge, and trailing edge of the sheet media are detected. After the media is detected, the plotter is ready to receive data for cutting or plotting. This status is called "READY status" of the default screen. When setting is finished, the tool carriage's location will become the initial point.
Pre Feed of Media (Paper or Marking Film) The PRE FEED function is used to prevent the loaded media from slipping by automatically advancing the media the specified length and imprinting it with grit roller marks. This function can also be used to acclimate long media lengths to the operating environment in order to minimize media expansion and contraction, and to ensure stable media feed operations.
2.10 Selecting Tool Condition Set the “TOOL CONDITION (CUT CONDITION) No.”, “TOOL”, “OFFSET”, “SPEED”, “FORCE”, and “ACCEL (ACCELERATION)”. You can switch to the settings for each of the 8 preset media types. Selecting the TOOL CONDITION number (Condition No.) This section explains how to select the TOOL CONDITION number (Condition No.). Operation: Operation with the [ ] icon Press the [...
Use the [ ] and [ ] icons to display the tool condition number you want to use. Press the tool condition number you want to use. It will return to HOME screen. Setting the tool condition This section describes how to make the tool, speed, force and acceleration settings. Before cutting media, the following four cutter-pen conditions must be specified.
Supplement • Finish will become coarser, but the cut time is decreased when the settings for the speed and acceleration is set higher. Especially with the large media, good cut quality might not be achieved by rumbling media. Decrease the values for the speed and acceleration settings in that case.
Use the [ ] and [ ] icons to display the tools you want to use. Press the tool you want to use. Supplement The tools that you can select are [PEN], [CB09U], [CB09U-K60], [CB15U] and [OTHER]. Press the [ ] icon.
Specify the setting value using the [ ] [ ] icon or the [ ] icon. Supplement • What is Offset It will adjust the difference between the tip of the blade in the plunger and the center of the plunger. There are standard adjustment values for each cutter blades.
Press the [SPEED]. Specify the setting value using the [ ] [ ] icon or the [ ] icon. Supplement The settable range varies depending on the model. CE8000-40: 1 to10 (in 1 cm/s increment), 10 to 60 (in 5 cm/s increment), 64 CE8000-60: 1 to10 (in 1 cm/s increment), 10 to 60 (in 5 cm/s increment), 64 CE8000-130: 1 to10 (in 1 cm/s increment), 10 to 70 (in 5 cm/s increment), 71 Confirm the setting and press the [OK].
Press the tool condition number (1 to 8) you want to set. Press the [FORCE]. Specify the setting value using the [ ] [ ] icon or the [ ] icon. Supplement You can set the range between 1 and 38. Confirm the setting and press the [OK].
Press the tool condition number (1 to 8) you want to set. Press the [ACCEL. (Acceleration)]. Specify the setting value using the [ ] [ ] icon or the [ ] icon. Supplement The settable range varies depending on the model. CE8000-40: 1 to 3 CE8000-60: 1 to 3 CE8000-130: 1 to 2...
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Press the [ ] icon twice. Press the tool condition number (1 to 8) you want to set. Press the [ASSIGN TOOL]. Supplement You can set to 1 or 3. Press the tool number you want to use. Press the [ ] icon.
Adjust the blade length manually Optimal cut is not achieved unless the blade length is adjusted in accordance to the used media and the cutter blade. Perform further adjustment by performing cutting test after adjusting the blade length manually. CAUTION •...
2.11 Running Cutting Tests Test cutting can be performed after making the tool, speed, force, and acceleration settings to ensure that the selected cutting conditions actually produce the desired cutting results. Check how far the blade cuts into the media and how the corners are being cut. If the cutting results are not satisfactory, adjust the various settings and repeat the test cutting until the optimal settings are achieved.
Press the [ENTER] key. 1 cut test pattern is cut. CAUTION When the [ENTER] key is pressed, the tool carriage will start moving, so take care not to get injured by the cutter blade. Check the test cut results. Press the [OK] or [ENTER] key. Press any position outside the option (blue part).
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Press the POSITION ( , ) keys to move the tool carriage to the location you wish to perform the test cutting. Supplement Pressing the POSITION and [SLOW] keys at the same time will move the tool carriage slower. Press the [ENTER] key. If you perform [COMPARE FORCE], three cut test patterns will be cut one with the cutting force increased or decreased by 1 based on the current cutting force.
Confirm the results of the cutting test Confirm the cutting test results, and adjust to optimal setting. Repeat cutting test and adjustment until optimal cut is achieved. Adjustment of Offset Check the corners of the triangles and rectangles. See "Setting the Tool Condition" and adjust the offset value if the corner is not cut or if it is cut too much.
Adjust the blade length (Automatic Height Adjust) Test cutting must be performed several times in order to confirm the optimal blade length setting. However, if the blade length adjustment function is used, the optimal length can be easily set. Supplement The measured height is a guideline only.
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Press the [START]. The tool moves down/up and measures the height. Press the [TARGET]. Specify the target value using the [ ] [ ] icon or the [ ] icon. Confirm the setting and press the [OK]. Press the [CHECK]. The height is calculated by moving the tool up and down.
2.12 Displaying Cutting Area Check the cutting area. Operation Press the [SLOW] key in the HOME screen. Supplement The [TOOL POSITION] indicates the current tool position in the cutting area. Release the [SLOW] key. It will return to HOME screen. 2-53...
Chapter 3: Basic Operations This chapter describes the basic methods to operate the plotter manually. SECTION IN THIS CHAPTER 3.1 Raise or Lower the Tool 3.2 Move the Tool Carriage 3.3 Setting the Origin Point 3.4 Setting the Cutting Direction 3.5 Stop Cutting...
Raise or Lower the Tool This is a function to raise or lower the tool. Operation Press the [ ] icon. Press the [TOOL]. Press the [ ] icon. Press the [TOOL UP/DOWN]. Tool is raised or lowered every time the [TOOL UP/DOWN] is pressed. Press the [ ] icon.
Move the Tool Carriage Tool carriage can be moved manually using the POSITION key. It can move the tool carriage to the origin, or move it certain distance to keep it away. Move in steps manually It can manually move in steps when the screen is displaying "READY", or when the POSITION ( , ) key is displayed.
Setting step movement distance The parameters when setting the cutting direction are determined by the distance of the cutting direction. Operation Press the [ ] icon. Press the [CONFIG]. Press the [GENERAL]. Press the [ ] icon. Press the [MOVE STEP]. Press the move step you want to use.
Move away the tool carriage It is possible to move the tool carriage toward upper right. It makes it easier to confirm the cutting results if you perform this operation after the cutting is completed. <When using Roll Media>: Seen from above <When using Sheet Media>: Seen from above To the top of the maximum cutting area...
Reset (Revert to the initial state when the power was turned on.) Revert to the initial state when the power was turned on. Operation Press the [ ] icon. Press the [ ] icon. Press the [RESET]. Press the [YES].
Setting the Origin Point Point where the plotting starts is called origin point. The origin point can be set at any location. New origin point Original origin point How to set the current position to the new origin point Move the tool to the new origin point by pressing the POSITION ( , ) keys when it is in READY status.
When coordinate axes rotation are set If the origin point is moved while the coordinate axes are rotated, the origin point will move as shown below. Supplement See "3.4 Setting the Cutting Direction" about the rotation of the coordinate axes. Original origin point New origin point...
Setting origin point when HP-GL is set When using the HP-GL command, the origin point is set to either the lower left of the cutting area or the center. Supplement • When using the GP-GL command, this setting does not affect the operation. •...
Setting the Cutting Direction Rotate the coordinate axes to change the cutting direction. Supplement The rotation settings will be saved even if the power is shut off. Coordinate axes rotation settings ON Coordinate axes rotation settings OFF Operation Press the [ ] icon.
Stop Cutting It will stop cutting during operation. The menu is displayed on the screen of the control panel while it is stopped. It is possible to choose either to continue or stop the operation. It is also possible to exchange or reset the media while it is stopped. Pause and resume cutting Operation Press the [STOP] or [ESCAPE] key.
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Stop cutting Operation Press the [STOP] or the [ESCAPE] key. Press the [CANCEL JOB]. Supplement It will resume cutting by pressing the [RESUME JOB]. Confirm if the data transfer from the computer is stopped and press the [YES, CLEAR]. The buffer memory will be cleared and it will return to HOME screen. Supplement •...
Chapter 4: Convenient Functions This chapter describes about the convenient functions of the plotter. SECTION IN THIS CHAPTER Settings for Cutting 4.2 Copy (Duplicate Cutting) 4.3 Panel Cutting...
Settings for Cutting Settings such as area and width of cutting, page length, mirrored, enlarged, shrunk, etc., can be set. Setting cutting area Origin point will be set at lower left of the AREA once the AREA is set. It is possible to set the origin point at the center when the HP-GL is selected. Move the origin point to change the cutting position.
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Press the [AREA]. Press the [TOOL MOVE]. Supplement • Coordinate value displayed here is the distance to the tool carriage from the origin point. • Press [DEFAULT] if the cutting area is not to change. Press the POSITION ( , ) keys and move the tool carriage to the position to be the lower left of the cutting AREA.
Setting cutting width (EXPAND) Set the width of the cutting area. Default setting is to the internal edge of the push rollers. It can be set up to 10 mm outside (positive value). Setting will affect both ends, resulting the total width change will be double the set value. CAUTION Do not set the "INITIAL B.
• Page ejection quality assurance goes up to 2 m for the CE8000-40 and up to 5m for the CE8000-60/130. (It depends on the media specified by Graphtec and setting conditions.) – Use the basket (option). – Use 3M Scotchcal Series 7725.
Press the [MEDIA]. Press the [PAGE LENGTH]. Specify the setting value using the [ ] [ ] icon or the [ ] icon. Supplement You can set the range between 20.0 cm and 5000.0 cm. Confirm the setting and press the [OK]. Press the [ ] icon.
Operation Press the [ ] icon. Press the [AREA] key. Press [MIRROR] to turn it to [ON]. To cancel, set it to [OFF]. Check the settings and press the [ ] icon. It will return to HOME screen. Set the enlarge/shrink scale (Scale) It can enlarge or shrink cutting.
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Display the scale to be used using the [ ] and [ ] icons. Supplement Values that can be set are 1/8, 1/4, 1/2, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8. Press the scale you want to use. Press the [ ] icon.
Copy (Duplicate Cutting) Repeats cutting the specified number of times using the cutting data held in the buffer memory. Supplement • Do not send new data to plotter while copying. Cutting data in the buffer memory will be cleared. • Previous cutting data will be cleared and newly sent data will be stored as cutting data if you send new data with 10 seconds or more interval from the time it finished cutting.
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Copying when setting COORDINATE AXES ROTATION is performed in the following order. Copy origin point Second copy Fourth copy First copy Third copy First cut Origin point Copy space Copy space Fifth copy Sixth copy Operation Plot (cut) the data you want to copy once. Cutting data is stored in the buffer memory.
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Specify the setting value using the [ ] [ ] icon or the [ ] icon. Supplement • Number of copies can be set as much as it can fit in the media set on the printer. • The initial value for the number of copies is always 1. Confirm the setting and press the [OK].
When media change mode is ON The Change Media message appears each time when ending a single cut in Media Change mode. Choosing to change media will instantly detect the media and proceed to a copy area. Operation Plot the data you want to copy once. Cutting data is stored in the buffer memory.
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Specify the setting value using the [ ] [ ] icon or the [ ] icon. Supplement You can set the range between 1 and 100. Confirm the setting and press the [OK]. Press the [START]. Press the [YES]. The copy will start. If the number of copies is 2 or more, replace the media after the first copy is completed.
Panel Cutting To prevent skew of long media, utilize Panel Cutting when cutting. Supplement • When Panel Cutting is on, the machine will begin by dividing up partition length and continue cutting until one of the following data breaks appears. When the first partitioned area cut is finished, the machine will move to the next area, and repeat this until all areas have been cut.
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Press [ENABLE FUNCTION] to turn it to [ON]. To cancel, set it to [OFF]. Press the [DIVIDE LENGTH]. Specify the setting value using the [ ] [ ] icon or the [ ] icon. Supplement You can set the range between 1.0 cm and 2000.0 cm. Confirm the setting and press the [OK].
Chapter 5: ARMS (Advanced Registration Mark Sensing System) This chapter describes the outline of the ARMS (Advanced Registration Mark Sensing System) and how to setup and use the ARMS. SECTION IN THIS CHAPTER 5.1 Outline of ARMS 5.2 Setting and Adjustment of ARMS...
Outline of ARMS ARMS (Advanced Registration Mark Sensing System) is a function to scan the registration mark plotted on the media using sensors. With ARMS, tilt of the axes and distance can be adjusted with 2 POINTS or 3 POINTS. 2 axes warp adjustment can be adjusted in addition to axes adjustment (tilt) and distance adjustment with 4 POINTS.
Shape (Pattern) of the Registration Mark and Origin Point The shapes (patterns) of the registration mark the plotter can scan are following 4 types. MARK TYPE 1 MARK TYPE 2 Origin point Origin point MARK TYPE 3 MARK TYPE 4 Origin point Origin point Supplement...
Scan Range Necessary to Detect the Registration Mark The range of tool carriage and media movement needed to scan the registration mark is as following. Do not print in the shaded area shown in the Figure below. <For 3 POINTS> MARK TYPE 1 MARK TYPE 2 MARK TYPE 3...
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<For 4 POINTS> MARK TYPE 1 MARK TYPE 2 MARK TYPE 1 MARK TYPE 2 (There are central registration marks.) (There are central registration marks.) MARK TYPE 3 MARK TYPE 4 a=6mm Registration mark scanning area Supplement • Clean any dirt or foreign objects from the media. Any dirt or foreign object might be scanned mistakenly as registration mark.
Positioning of the Media and the Registration Mark Place the registration mark away from the edge of media to scan the registration mark. Make sure the push roller location is outside of the registration mark. Draw the registration mark as shown in the next image. MARK TYPE 1 MARK TYPE 2 Unit: mm...
Automatic detection of registration mark position The registration mark is detected within area A from the registration mark scanning start position (tool position). When the registration mark is not detected within the area A, then within area B is detected. Only when the registration mark is present in area A or B, it is possible to recognize as the mark.
Setting and Adjustment of ARMS This section describes the necessary adjustment and settings to correctly scan the registration mark with ARMS. • Automatically adjust the registration mark sensor level • Manually adjust the registration mark sensor level • Test the registration mark sensor •...
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Press the [ARMS]. Press the [SENSOR ADJUSTMENT]. Press the [SENSOR ADJUST]. Press the [SCAN]. Supplement Press the [DEFAULT] to set the sensor level to the initial value. Press the POSITION ( , ) keys to move the tool to the scanning start position. Scanning start position Align the tool to this area Confirm the position of the tool and press the [ENTER] key.
Manually adjust the registration mark sensor level Manually set the level of the sensor that scan the registration marks (threshold value that distinguishes between the background color of the media and the registration mark line). The sensor is adjusted to scan the registration mark plotted with a black line on a white background. Adjust the sensor scanning level depending on the color and gloss of the media.
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Specify the setting value using the [ ] [ ] icon or the [ ] icon. Supplement You can set the range between 30 and 90. Confirm the setting and press the [OK]. Press the [Y]. Specify the setting value using the [ ] [ ] icon or the [ ] icon.
Test the registration mark sensor If there still is a difference in the cutting/plotting, even after performing an adjustment using the registration mark, it is possible to check if there is a problem with the registration mark itself or the application by checking the position of the registration mark plotted.
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Press the [TEST ARMS SENSOR]. Press the type of registration mark you want to use. Press the POSITION ( , ) key to move the tool to the registration mark scanning start area. Registration mark scanning start area MARK TYPE 1 MARK TYPE 2 Move the tool Move the tool...
Adjust for the registration mark scan position Sensor to scan the registration mark is positioned away from the tip of the tool. Therefore, it is necessary to adjust the coordinate values of the scanned registration mark so it will match with the plotting position. If the registration mark is already marked on the media, scan that registration mark, plot another registration mark in the same position, and measure the difference between them.
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Press the POSITION ( , ) keys and move the tool to the position to create the registration mark (position nothing is printed) Press the [ENTER] key. An adjustment registration mark is created, and then it will return to the SENSOR OFFSET ADJ. screen. Press the [SCAN].
Specify the setting value using the [ ] [ ] icon or the [ ] icon. Enter the value of X measured in step 12. Supplement You can set the range between -3.0 mm and +3.0 mm. Confirm the setting and press the [OK]. Press the [CORRECTION VALUE Y].
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Press the [ARMS]. Press the [SENSOR OFFSET ADJ.]. Press the [SCAN]. Press the POSITION ( , ) keys to move the tool to the scanning start position. Align the tool to this area Check the position of the tool and press the [ENTER] key. After scanning the registration marks, plot the registration marks for comparison.
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Press the [CORRECTION VALUE X]. Specify the setting value using the [ ] [ ] icon or the [ ] icon. Enter the value of X measured in step 7. Supplement You can set the range between -3.0 mm and +3.0 mm. Confirm the setting and press the [OK].
Set the registration mark automatic detection When setting the registration mark automatic detection to on, if the current position of the tool is close to the position of the first registration mark (Point 1) at the time of registration mark automatic detection, the registration mark is automatically scanned without moving to the scanning start position of tool.
Set speed of the registration mark scan Speed of the tool carriage and media to scan the registration mark is set. It may not scan the registration marks or the difference may become large when the speed is too high, but the scanning time becomes longer when the speed is too slow.
Chapter 6: Manual Position Adjust This chapter describes how to manually align media and tool positions. SECTION IN THIS CHAPTER 6.1 Outline of Manual Position Adjust 6.2 Manual Position Adjust...
Outline of Manual Position Adjust With manual position adjust, tilt of the axes are adjusted using the 2 POINTS, 3 POINTS, or 4 POINTS adjustment marks (grits or registration marks) as a standard. The distance between each point can also be entered to adjust the distance.
X and Y axes and the distance between each of the registration marks. It will perform 2 axes warp adjustment in addition to the 2 axes (tilt) adjustment and distance adjustment, so it can adjust more precisely than other methods. Print Data Image is printed tilted and warped GRAPHTEC 2AXES adjusted cut General 1AXIS adjusted cut...
Manual Position Adjust Method of manual position adjust is described here. Supplement • Adjustment will be cleared if following is done. – Set new origin point. – Set the media again. – Set rotation or mirror. (Set the rotation or mirror prior to the axis adjustment) Axis adjustment will convert in accordance with rotation or mirror in this case.
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Press the [MARK SCAN MODE]. Press the [AXIS ALIGNMENT]. Press the [NUMBER OF POINTS]. Press the number of points you want to use. Supplement Please refer to the following for adjustments when matching the manual position. • 2 points matching, ["Point 1" settings] ["Point 2" settings] ["Origin point of the axis adjustment" settings] [Finish] •...
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Press the POSITION ( , ) key to move it to the adjustment mark position. Supplement Pressing the POSITION and [SLOW] keys at the same time will move the tool carriage slower. Confirm the position of the tool and press the [ENTER] key. Set adjustment points 2 to 4 in the same way.
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Press the POSITION ( , ) keys and move the tool carriage to the origin point. Supplement This is displayed only when [NUMBER OF POINTS] is set to 2 POINTS or 3 POINTS. Confirm the tool position and press the [ENTER] key. Press the [ ] icon.
Chapter 7: Settings Regarding Cutting Quality There are times that ideal cutting may not be possible, such as the lines may shift, corners deform, or uncut sections occur, due to the characteristics of the media (thickness, how hard it is, etc.) or the shape of the blades, when the actual cutting is done.
Cutting the Corner of Thick Media Sharp Outline of tangential mode The blade needs to be facing toward the direction of cut when cutting the media. The tip of the blade is shaped as shown so the blade is facing the cutting direction even when it is cutting curved lines or corners. The tip of the blade is off from the rotation axis of the blade (CUTTER OFFSET).
Setting the tangential mode Enabled (Mode 1 and Mode 2) and OFF of the tangential mode can be set individually for each of tool condition No. 1 to 8. Operation Press the [ ] icon. Press the [EDIT CUT CONDITION]. Press the [ ] icon four times.
Setting the length of overcut Set the length of overcut with tangential mode. Operation Press the [ ] icon. Press the [EDIT CUT CONDITION]. Press the [ ] icon five times. Press the tool condition number (1 to 8) you want to set. Press the [OVERCUT].
Specify the setting value using the [ ] [ ] icon or the [ ] icon. Supplement You can set the range between 0.0 mm and 0.9 mm. Confirm the setting and press the [OK]. Press the [END]. Specify the setting value using the [ ] [ ] icon or the [ ] icon.
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Press the [EDIT CUT CONDITION]. Press the [ ] icon five times. Press the tool condition number (1 to 8) you want to set. Press the [INITIAL DOWN FOECE]. Specify the setting value using the [ ] [ ] icon or the [ ] icon.
Setting the Step Pass It may not cut the curved line smoothly if there is very short lines in the curve. It will cut in the units of the specified value when the STEP PASS is used, which allows to control the short lines with certain length, resulting to stable rotation of the blade for higher cut quality.
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Specify the setting value using the [ ] [ ] icon or the [ ] icon. Supplement You can set the range between 0 and 20. Confirm the setting and press the [OK]. Press the [ ] icon. It will return to HOME screen.
Setting the Offset Angle The CE8000 analyzes the cutting data, and controls the angle of the cutter blade tip if the change in the angles of the corner is large. Angle control is applied if there is larger angle change than the angle specified as reference angle. The time to cut is shortened by setting large value for the OFFSET ANGLE, since it will only apply blade control when there are angles with large angle change, hence this saves time and reduces the overall cutting time.
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Specify the setting value using the [ ] [ ] icon or the [ ] icon. Supplement You can set the range between 0 and 60. Confirm the setting and press the [OK]. Press the [ ] icon. It will return to HOME screen. 7-10...
Setting the Distance Adjust DISTANCE ADJUST value corrects any deviation in the length of cut or plotted line segments, which occurs depending on the media being used. DISTANCE ADJUST value for the deviation is specified as a percentage of the total distance. For example, a setting of +0.05% adjusts a distance of 2 m (2,000 mm) by 2,000 x 0.05% = 1 mm, making 2,001 mm.
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Press the [CORRECTION VALUE X]. Specify the setting value using the [ ] [ ] icon or the [ ] icon. Supplement You can set the range between -2.00% and +2.00%. Confirm the setting and press the [OK]. Press the [CORRECTION VALUE Y]. Specify the setting value using the [ ] [ ] icon or the [ ] icon.
Setting Cut Line Pattern To prevent cut media from falling off while you work, you can change the cutting line to the perforated lines. There are 8 different patterns of perforated lines set as 0 to 7, and the ratio of cut and uncut part differs in each. The uncut part becomes shorter with smaller value, making it easier to separate the cut parts.
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Press the [ ] icon three times. Press the tool condition number (1 to 8) you want to set. Press the [CUT LINE PATTERN]. Press the [TYPE No.]. Display the TYPE No. you want to use using the [ ] and [ ] icons.
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Confirm the setting and press the [OK]. If the "USER" is chosen in step 7, set the [CUT LENGTH] and [GAP LENGTH]. Follow steps 10 to 11 for this operation. Supplement • If the TYPE No. 0 to 7 is selected in step 7, CUT LENGTH and GAP LENGTH is only displayed, and not possible to change.
Setting Initial Blade Control Position Adjust After turning on the power or changing pen condition settings, touch the blade to the media and adjust the blade direction. The Initial Blade Control Position will need to be set in order to make sure the area is not damaged and that the blade properly makes contact with the media.
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Press the blade initialization position you want to use. Supplement • "Y SPECIFIED POSITION " is displayed when media is loaded. • If you select [SPECIFIED Y POSITION] in the ready state, the following message will be displayed. Press the POSITION ( , , , ) key to move the tool position, and press the [ENTER] key to set.
Setting the blade control force Slight cut operation is performed before the actual cut operation to align the blade toward the cutting direction. Lower FORCE is necessary compared with the normal cutting, so it is possible to set lower FORCE as a BLADE CTRL FORCE.
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Confirm the setting and press the [OK]. Press the [ ] icon. It will return to HOME screen. 7-19...
Setting Adjustment Between the Tools If there is a misalignment between the tools, you can correct the misalignment by using this function. If there is a misalignment in the cutting/plotting between Tool 1 (tool attached to the backward of the tool holder) and Tool 3 (tool attached to the forward of the tool holder), you can correct it by entering the adjustment value.
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Press the POSITION ( , ) keys to move the tool carriage and the media to the position where the test pattern is cut. Move it inside of a cutting area greater than 50 mm on both the X and Y axes. Supplement Pressing the POSITION and [SLOW] keys at the same time moves the tool carriage slowly.
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Confirm the setting and press the [OK]. Press the [CORRECTION VALUE Y]. Specify the setting value using the [ ] [ ] icon or the [ ] icon. Supplement You can set the range between -3.0 mm and +3.0 mm. Confirm the setting and press the [OK].
Chapter 8: Settings Regarding Cutting Time This chapter describes the settings affecting the cutting time. SECTION IN THIS CHAPTER 8.1 Sorting the Cutting Data 8.2 Perform Automatic Pre Feed When Cut Data is Received 8.3 Setting Feed Speed for Pre Feed 8.4 Setting the Moving Speed 8.5 Setting the Shortcut Move 8.6 Setting the Tool Up Height...
Sorting the Cutting Data When sorting cutting/plotting data, cutting is performed collectively so that the amount of movement in the media feed direction and the tool replacement time are minimized, so cutting operation is improved efficiently. This function sorts so that the amount of movement in the media feed direction is minimized, so it is effective for plotting data where the tool is raised to the cutting position and moves here and there.
Perform Automatic Pre Feed When Cut Data is Received It is possible to feed and reverse the media automatically for specified amount when the plotter receives the cutting data. "Pre feeding" to prevent the shifting of media can be done automatically. Also, the media will be unrolled from the roll before cutting when rolled media is to be used.
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Specify the setting value using the [ ] [ ] icon or the [ ] icon. Supplement • You can set the range between 0.5 m and 50.0 m. • Feed length can be set in 0.1 m units. Confirm the setting and press the [OK]. Press the [ ] icon.
Setting Feed Speed for Pre Feed Set the speed of media feed such as the feed (media carry) of auto media of received cut/plotting data. Set the feed speed to "SLOW" if the media shifts during the Pre Feed when the heavy or slippery media is to be used.
Setting the Moving Speed Moving speed is the speed the tool moves when it is raised (tool up state). The cutting time in total becomes short if you set the MOVING SPEED to fast speed even though the speed of the tool when it is cutting (lowered) is set to slow speed for the hard to cut media (hard or sticky).
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Press the moving speed you want to use. Press the [ ] icon. It will return to HOME screen.
Setting the Shortcut Move When the plotter received coordinate information for moving with the tool up is continuously from a computer connected, you can set whether to move to each coordinate in turn or move directly to the final coordinate using the "SHORTCUT MOVE".
Setting the Tool Up Height The TOOL UP HEIGHT is the height of the tool position when the tool is raised. Set to "HIGHER POSITION" if the media is thick. Usually, set to the "NORMAL POSITION". Supplement This setting will be saved even if the power is shut off. Operation Press the [ ] icon.
Chapter 9: Settings Regarding Interface This chapter describes setting regarding interface. SECTION IN THIS CHAPTER Setting Interface 9.2 Connecting via wireless LAN 9.3 Connecting via wired LAN 9.4 Clearing buffer memory...
Setting Interface This section describes how to set the interface. The plotter has USB, Wireless LAN and Wired LAN* interfaces, and these interfaces are switched automatically. If the cutting/plotting data is sent from multiple interfaces, the plotter will start cutting/plotting from the first data it receives.
Connecting via wireless LAN Configure settings when connecting using wireless LAN. * If the wireless LAN module is not installed, [ ] will be displayed on the menu and you will not be able to open the setting items. When connecting via wireless LAN, set the following items. •...
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Press the [ACCESS POINT]. Supplement If no connectable access point is found, the following screen will be displayed. Please check the status of your wireless LAN router. Use the [ ] and [ ] icons to display the access point to be used. Supplement If the access point you want to connect is not displayed, press [ ] to return to the previous screen, then press...
Confirm the entered information and press the [CONNECT]. Supplement If an error message is displayed, check the contents of the error message and reconfigure settings again. Press the [YES]. Supplement When connected to an access point, a check mark will be displayed to the right of the access point name. Press the [ ] icon.
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Press the [COMMUNICATION]. Press the [WIRELESS LAN] Press the [IP ADDRESS]. Press the [IP ADDRESS]. Press the separated numbers you want to set. Enter the numbers you want to set and press the [OK]. Confirm the numbers and press the [OK]. Supplement •...
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Press the [SUBNET MASK]. Press the separated numbers you want to set. Enter the numbers you want to set and press the [OK]. Confirm the numbers and press the [OK]. Supplement If you want to change the numbers for other separated numbers, repeat steps 11 and 12. Press the [GATEWAY].
Confirm the numbers and press the [OK]. Supplement If you want to change the numbers for other separated numbers, repeat steps 15 and 16. Press the [OK]. Supplement • If you change the settings, the plotter will automatically restart and return to the HOME screen. •...
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Press the [CONFIG]. Press the [COMMUNICATION]. Press the [WIRELESS LAN]. Press the [IP ADDRESS]. Press [DHCP] to turn it to [ON]. To cancel, set it to [OFF]. Press the [OK]. Supplement • If you change the settings, the plotter will automatically restart and return to the HOME screen. •...
Confirming the connection information The SSID and encryption standard, etc. related to the connected access point are displayed. Operation Press the [ ] icon. Press the [CONFIG]. Press the [COMMUNICATION]. Press the [WIRELESS LAN]. Press the [ ] icon. Press the [CONNECTION INFO]. Information about the connection is displayed.
Connecting via wired LAN This section explains the settings when connecting via wired LAN. * Wired LAN unit is factory-installed option. * If the wired LAN module is not installed, [---] will be displayed on the menu and you will not be able to open the setting items. When connecting via wired LAN, set the following items.
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Press the separated numbers you want to set. Enter the numbers you want to set and press the [OK]. Confirm the numbers and press the [OK]. Supplement • If you want to change the numbers for other separated numbers, repeat steps 6 and 7. •...
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Press the [GATEWAY]. Press the separated numbers you want to set. Enter the numbers you want to set and press the [OK]. Confirm the numbers and press the [OK]. Supplement If you want to change the numbers for other separated numbers, repeat steps 14 and 15. Press the [OK].
DHCP setting DHCP settings depends on the network device configuration and your environment. For details, see your device’s manual or consult your network administrator. The default value of DHCP is [OFF]. Supplement Although the DHCP depends on the settings of the DHCP server, if the DHCP setting is turned on, the IP address of this plotter may change every time the power is turned on.
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Press the [OK]. Supplement • If you change the settings, the plotter will automatically restart and return to the HOME screen. • If you do not change any settings, proceed to step 7. Press the [ ] icon. It will return to HOME screen. 9-15...
Clearing buffer memory Erases output data in buffer memory. Operation Press the [ ] icon. Press the [CONFIG]. Press the [COMMAND]. Press the [ ] icon. Press the [BUFFER CLEAR]. Press the [YES, CLEAR]. The buffer memory will be cleared and it will return to HOME screen. 9-16...
Chapter 10: Settings Regarding Operation Environment This chapter describes settings regarding the operation environment. SECTION IN THIS CHAPTER 10.1 Related to Menu Display 10.2 Related to sensor 10.3 Plotter Environment-related Settings 10-1...
10.1 Related to Menu Display Make settings related to menu display. Display language setting (LANGUAGE SELECTION) This function sets the language used on the display. One of ten languages can be selected: English, Japanese, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, Korean, and Chinese.
Display Length Unit Setting (LENGTH UNIT) The coordinate values that appear on the display and the other parameters for various settings can be changed to either meter or inch display. Operation Press the [ ] icon. Press the [CONFIG]. Press the [GENERAL]. Press the [LENGTH UNIT].
10.2 Related to sensor This section describes how to make the sensor-related settings. Enabling/Disabling the media sensors You can disable the sensors that detect the presence or absence of media and the size of the medium in the feed direction. If you want to enable it, set it back to "ENABLED"...
Press the [ENABLED] or the [DISABLED] for the sensor. Press the [ ] icon. It will return to HOME screen. Enabling/Disabling the push roller sensors Set the push roller sensors that detect the width of the media to "DISABLED". If you want to enable it, set it to "ENABLED" here. CAUTION Usually, please use it while set to “Enabled”.
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Press the [ENABLED], [INSIDE DISABLED] or [DISABLED] for the sensor. Supplement • "INSIDE DISABLED" is displayed for CE8000-130. • It will not generate error even if the inner push rollers are not on the grit rollers when the "INSIDE DISABLED" is selected.
10.3 Plotter Environment-related Settings This section describes how to make the plotter environment-related settings. Fan suction setting This function sets the suction force used to affix media to the plotter. It may not feed properly if the media is thin, so set to "WEAK". Operation Press the [ ] icon.
Media set assist settings Media set assist is an auxiliary function that operates a suction fan when loading media to make it easier to load the media. Supplement • Depending on the type of media, using Media Set Assist may make it difficult to set the media. In this case, please make the setting to [OFF].
Enabling/Disabling the beep setting You can turn off the buzzer sound. If you want to enable the buzzer sound again, set it here. Operation Press the [ ] icon. Press the [CONFIG]. Press the [GENERAL]. Press [BEEP] to turn it to [ON]. To cancel, set it to [OFF].
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Press the [CONFIG]. Press the [GENERAL]. Press the [ ] icon. Press the [LCD CONTRAST]. Specify the setting value using the [ ] [ ] icon or the [ ] icon. Supplement You can set the range between -30 and 30 (5 steps). Confirm the setting and press the [OK].
Chapter 11: Settings of Controls from Computer This chapter describes settings regarding the controls from the computer. SECTION IN THIS CHAPTER 11.1 Settings Related to Command Processing 11.2 Related to GP-GL command 11.3 Related to HP-GL command 11-1...
11.1 Settings Related to Command Processing Make settings related to command processing. Setting the command There are 2 types of commands, the GP-GL and the HP-GL, that the plotter can use. Match the setting to the used software, or set it to AUTO. Supplement •...
Priority of cut condition selection Select the priority of the setting created by different method when the tool condition is set. All the tool condition that is received from the computer will be ignored, and only the setting and change of the tool condition from the control panel is accepted when “MENU PRIORITY”...
11.2 Related to GP-GL command This section is useful only when using the GP-GL command. Setting the GP-GL step size The distance to travel with 1 step can be changed. Match the setting value of the application to be used. Operation Press the [ ] icon.
Enabling/Disabling the ' : ' and ' ; ' commands If the first part of the data is lost when the GP-GL command is set, these commands may be having an adverse effect. In this case, set the ' : ' and ' ; ' commands to DISABLED. Operation Press the [ ] icon.
Moving the pen while raised or lowered in Response to the 'W' command Here, you can change the settings for the 'W' command, which is a GP-GL arc cutting command. The pen will move to the specified starting position in the raised status when it is set to TOOL UP, regardless of the pen’s conditions.
11.3 Related to HP-GL command This section is useful only when using the HP-GL command Model ID response This function set the operation upon receipt of the "OI" command requesting for the model ID. The reply will be 7550 when set to 7550, and 7586 when set to 7586. Operation Press the [ ] icon.
Circle command resolution This is a function to set the resolution when receiving the HP-GL command arc cutting command for pen plotter. Select from "AUTO" or "DEFAULT" of 5 degrees. Operation Press the [ ] icon. Press the [CONFIG]. Press the [COMMAND]. Press the [ ] icon twice.
Chapter 12: Data Link This chapter describes settings regarding the data link. SECTION IN THIS CHAPTER 12.1 Select Connection Destination 12.2 Data Link with USB Memory 12.3 Output with a Bar Code 12.4 Communication Timeout 12.5 Skew Scanning 12-1...
12.1 Select Connection Destination Dedicated data created previously with application software etc. is output to the cutting plotter. It can be saved in USB memory and output the data saved in USB memory, or output via server (personal computer) using network or USB cable. Operation Press the [ ] icon.
• Files in the second level folder is not available. • Practical examples of data links are also included in the separate "Cutting Master 5 User’s Manual" and "Graphtec Studio 2 User’s Manual". Please refer to it as needed. •...
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Press the [ ] icon. Press the [SELECTS DATA FILE]. Supplement • If the USB memory is not inserted, the following is displayed. • If there is no data in the USB memory, the following screen is displayed. Use the [ ] and [ ] icons to display the file to be used.
12.3 Output with a Bar Code The information related to the output file is bar-coded using the Cutting Master 5 and Graphtec Studio 2, etc. and the barcode can be printed with the design and the registration marks. When cutting with the cutting plotter, the bar code is scanned and the cut data (XPF) that has been saved to a USB memory that matches the bar code is detected.
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Press the [BARCODE CUT]. Supplement • If the USB memory is not inserted, the following is displayed. • When the Rotation is set to ON, the following display is displayed. • When the Mirror is set to ON, the following display is displayed. •...
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Find the file, and then start cutting. Supplement • If the appropriate files are found, select the desired file. • If the appropriate files is not found, the following screen is displayed. When cutting is completed, it will become READY status. 12-7...
12.4 Communication Timeout When the communication is lost during connecting to the data link server, the connection will be canceled after a certain period of time has elapsed. You can set the time until it is canceled. Operation Press the [ ] icon.
12.5 Skew Scanning When continuous operation is performed, it is possible to set how much skewis allowed by detecting media skew by comparing the start mark positions of the start page and the current page. For continuous operation, see Instruction manual for each application software. Operation Press the [ ] icon.
Chapter 13: Cutting with supplied application software For information on how to cut using application software, refer to the instruction manual for each application software. Please download the User’s Manual for each application software from the URL below. http://www.graphteccorp.com/support/software/cuttingplotters.html 13-1...
Chapter 14: Maintenance This chapter describes the settings for the maintenance. SECTION IN THIS CHAPTER 14.1 Daily Maintenance 14.2 Replacing Cutter Blade 14.3 Cleaning the Cutter Plunger 14.4 Cutter Plunger Exchange 14.5 Setting the Alarm for Blade Wear Alarm 14-1...
14.1 Daily Maintenance Daily maintenance During the course of daily plotter operation, be sure to observe the following precautions: (1) Never lubricate the mechanisms of the plotter. (2) Clean the plotter's casing using a dry cloth or a cloth that has been moistened in a neutral detergent diluted with water.
14.2 Replacing Cutter Blade Replace the cutter blade by referring to the structure diagram of the cutter plunger. CAUTION To avoid bodily injury, handle cutter blades with care. PHP33-CB09N-HS/PHP33-CB15N-HS Blade-length adjustment knob Plunger Cutter blade φ 0.9mm / φ1.5mm Plunger-cap Color ring PHP33-CB09N-HS: Blue PHP33-CB15N-HS: Red...
14.3 Cleaning the Cutter Plunger Letting leftover media and paper dust build up on blades can dull them and cause them to deteriorate. Be sure to clean the cutter plunger regularly and remove build up. CAUTION To avoid bodily injury, handle cutter blades with care. Cleaning Please clean off paper dust and media powder build up from the blade.
14.4 Cutter Plunger Exchange The tip of the cutter plunger gets worn down due to friction with the media. When the tip of the cutter plunger gets worn down, cut quality suffers. When the tip of the plunger cap gets worn down, it is recommended that you exchange the cutter plunger. PHP33-CB09N-HS/PHP33-CB15N-HS Cutter Plunger CAUTION...
14.5 Setting the Alarm for Blade Wear Alarm This function allows to measure the cut distance of pen or cutter blade and use it as a guide to determine when the cutter blade should be replaced. BLADE WEAR DETECT ON/OFF, SET BLADE GROUP, ALARM DISTANCE and BLADE WEAR DETECT settings are required.
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Press the group number you want to assign for each tool condition number (1 to 8). Supplement • The horizontal axis represents the tool condition number (1 to 8) to be set. The vertical axis represents the group number. • ] will be displayed at the assigned location.
Specify the setting value using the [ ] [ ] icon or the [ ] icon. Supplement You can set the range between 500 m and 100000 m (100 m step). Confirm the setting and press the [OK]. Press the [ ] icon.
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Press the group you want to set. Press the [CLEAR B. WEAR VALUE]. Press the [YES]. Press the [ ] icon. It will return to HOME screen. 14-9...
Chapter 15: Troubleshooting Refer to this chapter if you feel something is wrong, or it does not work right. It also describes the settings of the plotter, confirming the cutting data, and method to create test patterns. SECTION IN THIS CHAPTER 15.1 Troubleshooting 15.2 Check plotter information 15.3 Printing the Setting of the Plotter...
AC line inlet and the electrical outlet. Check that the power is supplied to the electrical outlet. Contact your Graphtec customer center if the problem still exists. • "Sum-Ck ROM RAM ERR!!" is displayed on The ROM or RAM is defective.
Media sensor may be Contact your sales representative or Enabling/Disabling the Media defective. the Graphtec call center. Set the media Sensors (MEDIA SENSOR) sensor to DISABLED to use the plotter temporarily. • Media wobbles.
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Make is so no direct sunlight shines. There may be defective in the Contact your sales representative or operation of the media set the Graphtec call center. lever sensor. • Touch panel does not The touch panel installed on Use your finger or a capacitive touch respond.
When the Cutting Result is Not Good Symptom Possible Cause Solution • Corners are rounded. Blade and OFFSET does not match. Change the OFFSET. • Corners are too sharp. It is rounded: Increase the OFFSET It is too sharp: Decrease the OFFSET •...
Error Messages in GP-GL Command Mode Error LCD Display Cause Solution Displayed E02001 The plotter received an unrecognizable Press the [ENTER] key. command. Noise came in when the computer was Configure to drive the plotter from the menu turned on. of the software.
Error Messages in HP-GL Command Mode If any of the following command errors occur, they are nearly always caused by following 2 reasons. (1) The configuration regarding the output device in the application software has changed. (2) The plotter's interface conditions have changed. Perform following if these are the cause of the problem.
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Error LCD Display Cause Solution Displayed E03014 Too many parameters in the I/O related Check the program. Error 14 command. 15-8...
ARMS Error Messages Error LCD Display Cause Solution Displayed E04001 Tilt to adjust with AXIS ALIGNMENT is too Reload the media. large. E04004 It is over the setting range of the distance Reset to smaller value. adjust. E04005 Could not scan the registration marks. Check the registration scan position.
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Error LCD Display Cause Solution Displayed E04015 It has exceeded detection area while Check the media. Check the print position of detecting the registration mark. the registration mark. E04016 It has exceeded detection area while Check the media. Check the print position of detecting the registration mark.
Load on the motor was too large. Move the object disturbing the operation, and turn on the plotter after turning it off once. Do not use heavy media. Contact your sales representative or the Graphtec call center if the error still appears. 15-11...
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Do not use heavy media. Contact your sales representative or the Graphtec call center if the error still appears. E01021 Load on the motor was too large. Move the object disturbing the operation, and turn on the plotter after turning it off once.
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Error LCD Display Cause Solution Displayed E05010 Bar Code cutting is not available when Set Rotation is set to OFF to use Bar Code Rotation is set to ON. cutting. E05011 Bar Code cutting is not available when Set Mirror is set to OFF to use Bar Code Mirror is set to ON.
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Error LCD Display Cause Solution Displayed E05022 Media skew is detected. Set the media again. Increase the skew detection set value. E05023 Data link server is not activated. Activate data link server. E07001 Communication with the access point is no Please check the communication status with longer possible.
Caution Message Symptom LCD Display Description W06008 When command is set to AUTO, the DUMP mode is not available. W06009 When panel cutting has been set to ON, the following functions are not available. • ARMS function • AREA function •...
15.2 Check plotter information Displays information such as the firmware version and serial number of the plotter. Operation Press the [ ] icon. Press the [INFO]. Press the [MACHINE INFORMATION]. Information about the machine is displayed. Press the [ ] icon. Press the [ ] icon.
15.3 Printing the Setting of the Plotter Condition setting list can be printed when you need to check the current setting of the plotter. Operation Load a media larger than A3 size. Set the pen tool to the tool holder (Backward) and select the condition where the pen tool is set. Press the [ ] icon.
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It will return to READY status when the printing is completed. Supplement Once printing starts, it cannot be paused or canceled midway. 15-18...
15.4 Creating Test Pattern Create a self-test pattern to check the operation of the plotter. Operation Load a media larger than A3 size. Set the pen tool to the tool holder (Backward) and select the condition where the pen tool is set. Press the [ ] icon.
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To exit, turn off the power. Supplement Once the self-test starts, it will continue to run until you turn off the power. 15-20...
15.5 Creating CUTTING PRO Create a test pattern to check the operation of the plotter. Operation Load a media larger than A3 size. Select the conditions that comply with the set tool. Press the [ ] icon. Press the [INFO]. Press the [ ] icon twice.
15.6 Confirm the Plotting 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. Supplement If the command setting is "Auto", the dump list of the cutting data is not output. Please set the command to "GP-GL"...
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Outputs the received cutting data as a command. To exit, turn off the power. 15-23...
15.7 Self Diagnostic Test Operation status can be tested by self-diagnostic test by operating the sensors and switches following the instruction on the screen. Supplement Diagnostic test can be performed only right after the power is turned on. DIAGNOSTICS cannot be selected from the menu once any operation, such as loading media, is performed.
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Test items are as following. (It may be changed.) Set lever sensor Home sensor Push roller sensor -X media sensor +X media sensor X motor signal Y motor signal Tool height signal [SLOW] key 10 POSITION [ ] key 11 POSITION [ ] key 12 POSITION [ ] key...
15.8 Reading the error message Contents of most current 32 errors can be checked. Operation Press the [ ] icon. Press the [INFO]. Press the [ ] icon. Press the [ERROR MESSAGES]. ERROR MESSAGES screen is displayed. Left column is time the error occurred, and right column is the type of the error.
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Check the error message and press the [OK]. Press the [ ] icon. Press the [ ] icon. It will return to HOME screen. 15-27...
Appendix This chapter describes the specification of the plotter. SECTION IN THIS CHAPTER A.1 Main Specifications A.2 Options and Supplies A.3 External Dimensions A.4 Menu Tree A.5 Initial Setting...
11 kg *4 21 kg *4 40 kg *4 *1: Varies depending on the type of Graphtec-authorized film and the cutting conditions. *2: When using basket. *3: HP-GL is a registered trademark of the US Hewlett Packard Company. *4: Roll-medium tray or stand is included.
Options and Supplies Supplies Item Model Contents Cutter plunger PHP33-CB09N-HS Used with φ0.9 mm diameter cutter blades (for CB09) PHP33-CB15N-HS Used with φ1.5 mm diameter cutter blades (for CB15) Water-based fiber-tip pen plunger PHP31-FIBER Plunger for water-based fiber-tip pen (set of 1) Oil-based ballpoint pen plunger PHP34-BALL Plunger for oil-based fiber-tip pen (set of 1)
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External Dimensions CE8000-40 Unit: mm Dimensional accuracy: ±5mm CE8000-40 External dimensions (approx.) 677 × 451 × 266 mm (W × D × H)
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CE8000-60 Unit: mm Dimensional accuracy: ±5mm CE8000-60 External dimensions (approx.) 903 × 582 × 1076 mm (W × D × H)* *: Stand is included.
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CE8000-130 Unit: mm Dimensional accuracy: ±5mm CE8000-130 External dimensions (approx.) 1644 × 811 × 1076 mm (W × D × H)* *: Stand is included.
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Menu Tree [1/2] LINK DESTINATION CONTINUOUS OPERATION BARCODE CUT [2/2] SELECTS DATA FILE COMMUNICATION TIME OUT AUTOMATIC SKEW DETECTION [1/2] TOOL DATA SORTING [1/2] BLADE WEAR ALARM SETUP BLADE WEAR DETECT. SET BLADE GROUP [2/2] ALARM DISTANCE CLEAR B. WEAR VALUE INITIAL B.
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Continued [1/2] [1/3] CONFIG GENERAL LANGUAGE LENGTH UNIT BEEP [2/3] TOOL OFFSET ADJ. MOVE STEP LCD CONTRAST [3/3] FAN POWER MEDIA SET ASSIST [1/2] COMMUNICATION WIRELESS LAN WIRELESS LAN * When connected to wireless ACCESS POINT LAN module IP ADDRESS [2/2] CONNECTION INFO WIRED LAN...
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Continued [1/3] INFO MACHINE INFORMATION CONDITION LIST DIAGNOSTICS [2/3] ERROR MESSAGES DATA DUMP SELF TEST [3/3] CUTTING PRO CONDITION CONDITION No. [1/6] EDIT CUT CONDITION TOOL OFFSET [2/6] SPEED FORCE [3/6] ACCELERATION ASSIGN TOOL [4/6] DISTANCE ADJUST CUT LINE PATTERN [5/6] BLADE CTRL FORCE TANGENTIAL MODE...
Initial Setting Menu items Setting item Initial value DATA LINK DESTINATION USB DRIVE (LINK) COMMUNICATION TIME OUT 10 sec AUTOMATIC SKEW DETECTION 10 mm TOOL SETTING DATA SORTING (TOOL) BLADE WEAR ALARM SETUP INITIAL B. ANGLE POSITION 2 mm BELOW TOOL UP HEIGHT NORMAL ARMS SETTING...
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Menu items Setting item Initial value CONFIGURATION SENSOR MEDIA SENSOR ENABLED (CONFIG) PUSH ROLLER SENSOR ENABLED CUT QUALITY STEP PASS OFFSET ANGLE EFFICIENCY MOVING SPEED AUTO SHORTCUT MOVE EDIT CUT No.1 MEDIA NAME Condition No. 1 CONDITION TOOL CB09U SPEED FORCE ACCELERATION ASSIGN TOOL...
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Specifications are subject to change without notice. CE8000 Series User’s Manual CE8000-UM-151 March 31, 2024 1st edition-01 GRAPHTEC CORPORATION...
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