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GRAPHTEC ASF1-30 User Manual

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ASF1-30
AUTO SHEET FEEDER
USER'S MANUAL
MANUAL NO.ASF130-UM-151

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  • Page 1 ASF1-30 AUTO SHEET FEEDER USER’S MANUAL MANUAL NO.ASF130-UM-151...

  • Page 2: Notes On This Manual

    (4) Not with standing the stipulations in the preceding paragraph, Graphtec Corporation assumes no liability for damages resulting from either the use of the information contained herein or the use of the product. Registered Trademarks All names of companies, brands, logotypes, and products appearing in this manual are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

  • Page 3: After Turning On The Plotter

    After Turning on the Plotter During operation, various settings, and immediately after completion of operation, the tool carriage for CE8000- 40, and the loaded media, may move suddenly. Do not let your hands, hair, or clothing get too close to the moving parts or within their range of movement. Do not place any foreign objects in or near these areas either. If your hands, hair, clothing, or the like get caught in, or wrapped around moving parts, you may be injured and the machine may be damaged.

  • Page 4: Notes On The Specifications And Accessories

    To comply with FCC Class A requirements, all external data interface cables and connectors must be properly shielded and grounded. 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...

  • Page 5: Installation Space

    Installation space Please secure a space for installation as according to the below illustration. Supplement Frontward and backward the machine, please take enough space for operation. <For 45-degree specifications> 600mm Frontward 500mm 500mm 600mm <For tabletop specifications> 600mm Frontward 500mm 500mm 600mm...

  • Page 6: Product Size And Installation Size

    Product size and installation size <For 45-degree specifications> Product size 1230mm Product size 677mm Product size 326mm Installation size 470mm or more Installation size 840mm or more <For tabletop specifications> Product size 1360mm Product size 677mm Product size 326mm Supplement The installation size (area) when installing on a tabletop should be larger size than the product size.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    MEDIA SELECTION screen ............Icon on the top right of the READY screen (ASF1-30 connection indicator) ....
  • Page 8 When media feed stops in ASF1-30 ........

  • Page 9: Chapter 1: Product Summary

    Chapter 1: Product Summary This chapter provides an overview of the ASF1-30. SECTION IN THIS CHAPTER Checking the Accessories 1.2 Nomenclature 1.3 Assembling...

  • Page 10: Checking The Accessories

    Checking the Accessories Please check that all the accessories are included. If you find any accessories are missing, please contact the distributor from whom you purchased this product immediately. Accessories for the ASF1-30 packaging box Item Q'ty Item Q'ty Connection cable 1 pc. Cable cover 1 pc. Extension tray 1 pc. Accessories for the packaging box of the paper output tray...
  • Page 11 Item Q'ty Item Q'ty Tray fixing bracket (A) 1 pc. Tray fixing bracket (B) 1 pc. Screw A 3 pcs. Screw B 12 pcs. * In addition, various other information may be attached. * Accessories may vary depending on the sales region. For details, please contact the distributor from whom you purchased this product.

  • Page 12: Nomenclature

    Media guide A Media guide C Media feed handle Media guide B ASF1-30 fixed hook ....This is a hook to secure the ASF1-30 and CE8000-40. CE8000 connector ....This is the connector for connecting the ASF1-30 to CE8000-40. Media guide A/B/C ....This is an adjustment guide to fit the width and length of the media you are loading.

  • Page 13: Assembling

    How to assemble the Paper output tray Tools to be provided by the customer • Phillips head screwdriver (No. 2) Using a Phillips screwdriver, attach the CE8000 base to the ASF1-30 base with the two Base connecting parts and eight Screws B. Base connecting parts...
  • Page 14 When attaching the Tray fixing bracket (A) and (B), make sure that the Tray protection tape that stuck on the Tray fixing bracket (A) and (B) are positioned on the inside before attaching them. ASF1-30 base Screw B CE8000 base...
  • Page 15 When using the Paper output tray on a tabletop. The Output tray can be placed and used on a tabletop. Supplement The properties of the media and static electricity may affect the media ejection. In such cases, it is recommended to use it at a fixed angle of 45 degrees. Place the tip of the Paper output tray on the table.

  • Page 16: How To Set Up The Ce8000-40

    How to set up the CE8000-40 Insert the feet of the CE8000-40 into the positioning holes on the CE8000 base. After installing the CE8000-40, press the CE8000-40 in the direction of the arrow in the figure below.

  • Page 17: How To Connect The Ce8000-40

    How to connect the CE8000-40 Check that the CE8000-40's power switch is off (the " " side is pressed down). Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the ASF1-30 Connection cover mounting screws, and then remove the ASF1-30 Connection cover. Supplement •...
  • Page 18 Attach the Connection cable. Supplement The shapes of both connectors on the Connector cable are same, it can be connected to both the CE8000-40 and the ASF1-30. Attach the Cable cover. Insert the Cable cover into the notch on the ASF1-30 and fixed it to the CE8000-40 using the Connection cover fixing screw. Step 1 Connection cover fixing screw Step 2 Insert the Extension tray.

  • Page 19: Chapter 2: How To Use Asf1

    Chapter 2: How to use ASF1-30 This chapter describes how to use ASF1-30. SECTION IN THIS CHAPTER 2.1 Media Preparation 2.2 Loading the Media 2.3 CE8000-40 Push Roller Position Adjustment 2.4 Detailed position adjustment of CE8000-40 push roller 2.5 Removing the ASF1-30...

  • Page 20: Media Preparation

    Supplement The maximum number of media that can be loaded is 150 sheets, or the maximum stacking height is up to 30 mm. The following media sizes are available for the ASF1-30: • A3 Plus (329 x 483 mm) • A3 •...

  • Page 21: Unusable Media

    Unusable Media The following media is not available for ASF1-30. • Folded/curled/creased media • Wet Media • Too thin media (thickness less than 0.15 mm) • Too thick media (thickness 0.23 mm or more) • Media prone to static electricity •...

  • Page 22: Loading The Media

    Loading the Media Procedure for loading A4 size or letter size media Open the top cover. Move media guides A, B and C in the directions indicated by the blue arrows. Supplement Move media guide A all the way to the edge. Align the media with paper guide A and load it firmly until it hits the back.

  • Page 23: Procedure For Loading A3 Size Or A3 Plus Size Media

    Procedure for loading A3 size or A3 Plus size media Open the top cover. Move media guides A, B and C in the directions indicated by the blue arrows. Supplement Move media guide B all the way to the edge. Align the media with paper guide B and load it firmly until it hits the back.

  • Page 24: Ce8000-40 Push Roller Position Adjustment

    CE8000-40 Push Roller Position Adjustment Lower the media set lever of the CE8000-40 and adjust the push roller position of the CE8000-40 to fit the push roller position indication of the ASF1-30. Supplement For how to operate the media set lever and adjust the position of the push rollers for the CE8000-40, refer to the CE8000 Series User's Manual. Push roller position indication...

  • Page 25: Detailed Position Adjustment Of Ce8000-40 Push Roller

    For instructions on how to operate the media set lever and how to adjust the position of the push rollers for the CE8000-40, refer to the CE8000 Series User's Manual. With the media set lever of the CE8000-40 lowered, turn the media feed handle of the ASF1-30 in the direction of the arrow to feed the media to the CE8000-40.

  • Page 26: Removing The Asf1-30

    CAUTION Be sure to unlock the tab before pulling it out. Using excessive force may cause damage. Remove the cable cover. Remove the mounting screws for the ASF1-30 connection cover and remove the cable cover. Step 2 Mounting screw for ASF1-30...
  • Page 27 Be sure to unlock the connector before pulling it out. Pulling it out forcefully may cause damage. Raise the ASF1-30 fixing hook, and then remove the ASF1-30 toward the rear. ASF1-30 fixing hook ASF1-30 fixing hook Use a Phillips screwdriver to install the ASF1-30 connection cover. Connection cover Mounting screw for ASF1-30 Connection cover...

  • Page 28: Chapter 3: Asf1-30 Dedicated Menu

    Chapter 3: ASF1-30 dedicated menu This chapter describes the dedicated menu displayed when ASF1-30 is connected. SECTION IN THIS CHAPTER 3.1 CE8000-40 Specifications 3.2 Specifications of included software...

  • Page 29: Ce8000-40 Specifications

    [ASF] is displayed when no media is loaded in the CE8000-40. Icon on the top right of the READY screen (ASF1-30 connection indicator) When the ASF1-30 is connected, the [ASF] icon is displayed in the top right corner of the HOME screen. Supplement If [ASF] icon is not displayed, please check if there are any problems with the connection between CE8000-40 and ASF1-30.

  • Page 30: Load/Eject In Quick Menu

    The [ASF] menu is displayed. Supplement The [MEDIA] icon is replaced with the [ASF] icon. When the ASF1-30 is connected, the settings in the [MEDIA] menu are not available. LOAD/EJECT in QUICK MENU When the ASF1-30 is connected, the [LOAD] icon or [EJECT] icon is displayed in the [QUICK MENU]. Supplement If no media is loaded, the [LOAD] icon is displayed.

  • Page 31: Origin In Quick Menu

    For details, refer to "2.2 Loading the Media". Lower the media set lever of the CE8000-40 and adjust the position of the push rollers of the CE8000-40 to match the push roller position indication of the ASF1-30. Supplement For how to operate the media set lever and adjust the position of the push rollers of the CE8000-40, refer to the CE8000 Series User's Manual.

  • Page 32: Copy In Quick Menu

    COPY in QUICK MENU When the ASF1-30 is connected, the [MEDIA CHANGE MODE] in the [COPY] menu cannot be changed. The ASF1-30 always operates at [ON]. Eject speed setting When the eject speed is set to [NORMAL], the media may not fit in the paper output tray due to its curling or hardness. In this case, set the eject speed to [SLOW]. Operation Press the [ ] icon. Press the [ASF]. Press [EJECT SPEED]. Press the eject speed you want to use. Press the [ ] icon. It will return to HOME screen.

  • Page 33: Specifications Of Included Software

    Specifications of included software When you select ASF1-30 as the model to be connected, ASF1-30 dedicated functions are displayed in our cutting plotter software (Cutting Master 5/Graphtec Studio 2). This section explains the ASF1-30 dedicated menu. For information about the CE8000-40 common menu, refer to the User's Manual for our cutting plotter software (Cutting Master 5/Graphtec Studio 2).

  • Page 34: First Registration Mark Positioning Option

    First registration mark positioning option When you specify [Scanning start position of Registration Marks] on the CUTTING screen and then you start cutting with registration marks, the CE8000-40 automatically moves to the position of the first registration mark and scan it. The first registration mark position in the design document is set as the default in [Reg Mark origin print position X (and Y)]. Supplement This operates on the assumption that the push rollers are set to the positions specified in the CE8000 series User's Manual. If scanning of the first registration mark fails, adjust the value of [Reg Mark origin print position X (and Y)].

  • Page 35: Option To Scan Two Registration Marks With Four Registration Marks

    Option to scan two registration marks with four registration marks When selecting the [Detect only the 1st and 2nd Reg Mark from the 2nd Adjustment (4-point to 2-point)] on the CUTTING screen, all four registration marks are scanned on the first sheet, and only two registration marks are scanned from the second sheet onwards. The correction for the first sheet is applied to cutting from the second sheet onwards. This function is applied when cutting the same data repeatedly, such as in continuous operation or copy from the CE8000-40. Continuous operation email notification option When selecting the [Use the email notification function] on the [Data Link Server Settings] screen, an email notification is sent to the specified address when continuous operation using [Data Link Server] stops.

  • Page 36: Basic Workflow For Cutting With Registration Marks

    For the COPY function of the CE8000-40, refer to the CE8000 Series User's Manual (4.2 Copy (Duplicate Cutting) – When media change mode is ON). When using the COPY function of the CE8000-40, set the number of cuts in Cutting Master 5/Graphtec Studio 2 to [1].

  • Page 37: Data Link Function (Continuous Operation Using Barcode) Workflow

    Registration mark scan starts, and cutting begins once all registration marks have been scanned. Supplement • A buzzer sounds when continuous operation stops (when the media loaded in ASF1-30 runs out). • For continuous operation, it is recommended to use the default start mark position.

  • Page 38: Chapter 4: Troubleshooting

    Chapter 4: Troubleshooting This chapter explains what to do if a problem occurs with the ASF1-30. SECTION IN THIS CHAPTER If the media is jammed 4.2 When media cannot be fed properly 4.3 Error Messages...

  • Page 39: If The Media Is Jammed

    3. Turn the media feed handle. Supplement If pieces of media remain inside the ASF1-30, remove it from the CE8000-40 and use tweezers or similar to remove the media from the gap below the media separator. When removing the media, be careful not to deform the media separator.

  • Page 40: If Media Remains In The Ce8000-40

    If media remains in the CE8000-40 Lower the media set lever of the CE8000-40. Pull out the media in the direction of the arrow. 2. Pull out the media in the direction of the arrow. 1. Lower the media set lever.

  • Page 41: When Media Cannot Be Fed Properly

    When media cannot be fed properly If the media is not fed properly, please check that the media you are using is compatible. (For compatible media, refer to "2.1 Media Preparation".) Also, make sure that there is nothing stuck under the extension tray. If the media still does not feed properly, clean the feed rollers with alcohol (95% or more). Open the cover until it locks into place. Feed rollers (4 locations) Media feed handle Clean the feed rollers by lightly pressing a soft cloth soaked in alcohol (95% or more) against the feed rollers.

  • Page 42: Error Messages

    For errors other than the following error numbers, refer to the CE8000 Series User's Manual. Error LCD Display Cause Solution Displayed E08001 The media loaded in ASF1-30 runs out. Please check that media is loaded in ASF1-30. Contact your sales representative if the The media is not loaded correctly in problem still exists. ASF1-30.

  • Page 43: Appendix

    Appendix This chapter describes the specification of the plotter. SECTION IN THIS CHAPTER A.1 Specifications A.2 Menu Tree...

  • Page 44: Specifications

    Table height 470 mm or more External dimensions (approx.) 677 × 1360 × 326 mm (when used on a tabletop) (W × D × H) ASF1-30 Body Weight (approx.) 7.2 kg Weight of paper eject section (approx.) 6.6 kg * Do not apply a load exceeding 4.5 kg to the paper output tray.

  • Page 45: Menu Tree

    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.
  • Page 46 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...
  • Page 47 INITIAL DOWN FORCE BLADE ADJUST CUT TEST QUICK MENU COPY ORIGIN * This cannot be selected when ASF1-30 is connected. COND No. VIEW HOME LOAD/EJECT * [LOAD] is displayed when no media is loaded. * [EJECT] is displayed when media is loaded.
  • Page 48 Specifications are subject to change without notice. ASF1-30 User’s Manual ASF130-UM-151 October 31, 2024 1st edition-01 GRAPHTEC CORPORATION...