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  • Page 1 Expert Pro Series User Manual http://www.GCCworld.com V.1.2 Oct. 26...
  • Page 2 NOTICE GCC reserves the right to modify the information contained in this user manual at any time without prior notice; un-authorized modification, copying distribution or display is prohibited. All comments, queries or suggestions concerning this manual please consult with your local dealer.
  • Page 3 Expert Pro User Manual Thanks for your purchase of GCC Expert Pro Cutting Plotter. For your safety and to optimize the performance of the Expert Pro, please read the user manual completely and keep it in a correct location. PRECAUTIONS IN USE For safety concern, please always hold the cutter firmly from the bottom when moving it.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Expert Pro User Manual Important Information 1. General Information Introduction Package Items Product Features Appearance of Expert Pro 1.4.1 Front View of Expert Pro 1.4.2 Back View of Expert Pro 1.4.3 The Whole View of Expert Pro 1.4.4 The Left-hand Side of Expert Pro 1.4.5 The Right-hand Side of Expert Pro 2.
  • Page 5 Expert Pro User Manual Cutting Quality Problems Appendix Specifications of Expert Pro Blade Specification CorelDraw Instruction Contents...

  • Page 6: General Information

    Expert Pro User Manual Chapter 1 General Information Introduction Expert Pro series cutting plotters have been designed to produce computer-generated images on sheets or rolls of vinyl media. This manual covers the following models of Expert Pro series cutting plotters: for media width: 70mm(2.76”) ~ 719mm(28.3”)

  • Page 7: Product Features

    1 piece of Tweezers 1 piece of Promise Card Product Features The following are the main features of the Expert Pro series cutting plotters: ‧ Tri-port connectivity provides you with greater flexibility. ‧ Up to 400-gram cutting force. ‧ Up to 600mm/per second cutting speed.

  • Page 8: Appearance Of Expert Pro

    Expert Pro User Manual Appearance of Expert Pro 1.4.1 The Front View (Figure 1-1) Slicer Groove Grid Drums off the extra move the media back and cuts media easily along forth during operation. this groove. Control Panel 14 buttons and 1 Tool Carriage LED and 1 LCM performs the...
  • Page 9 Expert Pro User Manual 1.4.2 The Back View (Figure 1-2) Pinch Rollers hold the media during cutting. Lever raises or lowers the pinch rollers. Figure 1-2 1.4.3 The Whole View (Figure 1-3) ** The Expert Pro model comes with a standard stand Roll Holder Figure 1-3 holds and supplies the...

  • Page 10: The Left-Hand Side Of Expert Pro

    Expert Pro User Manual 1.4.4 The Left-hand Side of Expert Pro (Figure 1-4) Power Switch – On when switches to [I]; Off to [O] Fuse – 3 Amp. AC Power Connector Figure 1-4 1.4.5 The Right-hand Side of Expert Pro (Figure 1-5) Serial Interface Connector (RS232C) used to connect the cutting plotter to a computer through a serial interface cable.

  • Page 11: Installation

    Expert Pro User Manual Chapter 2 Installation Precaution Notice 1 Carefully handle the cutter to prevent any injuries. Make sure the power switch is off before installing the cutting plotter. Notice 2 A proper place for installation the cutting plotter Please select a proper location that meets the following conditions.

  • Page 12: Stand & Flexible Media Support System

    Expert Pro User Manual Stand & Flexible Media Support System 2.2.1 Stand Installation（for EP-60） Please follow the procedures below for assembling the stand and the media support system. Step 1 Please examine the supplied items in the accessory box of the stand carton before you install: Item List：...
  • Page 13 Expert Pro User Manual Step 3 Place the stand beam upright on the T-stand and put the screws into the holes but do not tighten them at this step. Stand Beam T-stand Figure 2-2 Step 4 Position both the left Support and right Support perpendicularly to the T-stand and put the screws into the holes and tighten them as shown in Figure 2-3.
  • Page 14 Expert Pro User Manual Step 5 Remove the cutting plotter from the carton. Position the stand under the plotter, and insert the screws into the holes on the bottom of the plotter but do not tighten them up as shown in Figure 2-4. Figure 2-4 Step 6 Tighten the screws of step 3 and step 5.
  • Page 15 Expert Pro User Manual 2.2.2 Stand Installation(for EP-132S) Please follow procedure below to assemble stand and media support system. Step 1 Please examine supplied items in the accessory box of stand carton before you install: Item List： 2 piece of T-shape stand 1 piece of stand beam 18 pieces of M6 screws 1 piece of M5 L-shape hexagon screw driver...
  • Page 16 Expert Pro User Manual Step 4 Remove the cutting plotter from the carton. Position your stand under the plotter, and then insert the screws into the holes on plotter’s bottom and tighten them up as shown in Figure 2-8. Screws Figure 2-8 Installation...
  • Page 17 Expert Pro User Manual Step 5 Insert the roll holder support with the screws into the holes of the stand, and then tighten them up as shown in . You could decide roll holder Figure 2-9 support’s position by inserting into different holes. 3 screws Roll holder Figure 2-9...
  • Page 18 Expert Pro User Manual Step 7 Lastly, the complete picture will be shown like below. ( Figure 2-11 Figure 2-11 Installation...

  • Page 19: Blade Installation

    Expert Pro User Manual Blade Installation ! Caution Do not touch the tip of the blade by your fingers. ! Notice The blade is a consumable item, which will affect the cutting quality significantly. Please replace with a new blade when having the following situations: 1.
  • Page 20 Expert Pro User Manual 1. Install Blade. (Figure 2-13) Figure 2-11 Figure 2-13 2. Push the blade to the bottom of the blade holder. (Figure 2-14) Figure 2-14 3. Adjust the blade tip to suitable length by rotating “Blade tip adjustment screw” clockwise or counterclockwise.
  • Page 21 Expert Pro User Manual 4. Insert the blade holder into tool carriage. Please note the outward ring of the holder must put into the groove of carriage firmly (Figure 2-16) and lock the grip. (Figure 2-17) Figure 2-16 Figure 2-17 5.

  • Page 22: Cable Connections

    Expert Pro User Manual Cable Connections Expert Pro communicates with a computer through USB (Universal Serial Bus), Parallel port (Centronics) or Serial port (RS-232C). This chapter shows you how to connect the cutting plotter to a host computer and how to set up the computer/cutting plotter interconnection.
  • Page 23 Expert Pro User Manual Step 1: Connecting your GCC cutter 1. Connect the USB connector to the machine and then USB driver will installed automatically. NOTE Check that the USB mode option under [ MISC ] → [ USB Printer Type ] menu is set to Common USB Mode before running the installation.
  • Page 24 Expert Pro User Manual NOTE If you use the Windows 7 / Vista 64 bit program, please note that a pop-up window will be shown upon the initial installation as shown below: Click “Yes” to continue. (3) Click “Next” Installation 2-14...
  • Page 25 Expert Pro User Manual (4) The installation will take a few minutes to complete and you will see a message below and click on “OK” upon completion. Enjoy your GCC cutter! Note: (1) If the driver is being installed for a second time, the user will be prompted as to whether a second copy of the driver installation is required.

  • Page 26: Parallel Interface

    Expert Pro User Manual 2.4.2 Parallel Interface Connecting to the Parallel (Centronics) Port 1. Connect a parallel cable to the cutting plotter and the host computer 2. Set up the output port LPT1 or LPT2 from your software package 3. Send the data to your cutting plotter directly. Or, use DOS commands like TYPE or PRINT to output data.
  • Page 27 Expert Pro User Manual For example, a file with PLT extension generated by SignPal can be transmitted directly to the plotter at the DOS prompt, and then be cut out. Before outputting at the DOS prompt, set up a transmission protocol between your cutting plotter and computer by a DOS command, MODE.

  • Page 28: Chapter 3 The Control Panel

    Chapter 1 & 2, all functions are under default parameters. The LCD Panel < LCD Control Panel on Expert Pro series > Function LCD Screen To display functions and error messages.

  • Page 29: Menu In On-Line Mode

    Expert Pro User Manual Menu in On-line Mode Power On Expert Pro in processing GCC Cutter LCM Version- - - Puma II Plus Firmware: Copyright: Place Media And Then Lower Down The Lever Roll Edge Single to select Sizing Media Width Lever Up...

  • Page 30: Menu In Off-Line Mode

    OK:ENTER Width Expanded Mode、Both Unexpanded Mode Select Unit English,Spanish,Italian,Deutsch,Japanese,Portugue Select: OK:ENTER se,Polish,Turkish,French Scale Length Select: OK:ENTER Metric (cm/gf) or English measurement (inch/oz) Scale Width Select: OK:ENTER GCC USB Mode USB Printer Type Common USB Mode Select: OK:ENTER The Control Panel...

  • Page 31: Menu Items

    Expert Pro User Manual Menu Items Below describes the functions of menu items Menu or Key Function Setting Default --- Media sizing --- Roll To measure media width. Maximum Tracking 150 meters Edge To measure media width and pull the media back till the front Maximum Tracking paper sensor open.
  • Page 32 Expert Pro User Manual sacrificing quality. Whereas Quality Mode offers the highest quality, sacrificing output speed. Keep in mind that speed and quality are usually at a tradeoff. [ CUT TEST ] Square Cut To perform a cutting test at present blade position. For more information, please refer to “4.3 Adjusting the Cutting Force and Offset”...
  • Page 33 USB Printer To select USB Mode from the LCM panel. Two USB modes Common Type are available: GCC USB Mode and Common USB Mode. USB Mode GCC USB Mode: Only for 32 bit driver [Windows XP/2000/7/Vista] Common USB Mode: Both for 32 bit & 64 bit driver...
  • Page 34 Expert Pro User Manual The Control Panel...

  • Page 35: Operation

    Expert Pro User Manual Chapter 4 Operation Media Loading 4.1.1 Loading the Sheet Media To load the media properly, please follow the procedures listed below: Pull the lever upward to raise the pinch rollers. (Figure 4-1) Paper sensor Figure 4-1 Load your media on the platen and slide it under the pinch rollers from either the front side or the backside.
  • Page 36 Expert Pro User Manual White Marks Figure 4-2 Push the lever downward to lower down the pinch rollers. Turn on the power; the machine will be initialized. Then follow the instruction of LCM to measure the size of the media. Note: Move the pinch roller by applying force at the rear portion of the pinch roller support.

  • Page 37: Loading The Roll Media

    Expert Pro User Manual 4.1.2 Loading the Roll Media Firstly, put the roll media guide bushes on two roll holders. (Figure 4-4) Figure 4-4 Option A Insert the two roll holders into the roll media support set, and then place the roll media directly between the two roll holders.
  • Page 38 Expert Pro User Manual Option B (Use the media flange) 1. Insert a roll media flange at the end of each roll media and tighten the thumbscrew until the roll media is firmly gripped. (Figure 4-6) Figure 4-6 2. Then put the roll media on the roll holders. Adjust the position of the roll media ensure that the media flange is able to run in the groove of media guide bushes.
  • Page 39 Expert Pro User Manual 3. Loading the media on the platen. After loading the roll media, flatten the media on the platen and hold the front edge of the roll media firmly.(Figure 4-8) Figure 4-8 4. Then turn the roll downward to make an equal tension across the media. (Figure 4-9) Figure 4-9 5.

  • Page 40: Tracking Performance

    Expert Pro User Manual 9. Unloading media：Reversing steps mentioned above to remove the media. For the users of Expert Pro-60, you can also use the “Roll Base” (a standard accessory of Expert Pro-60) to feed a roll media. Please adjust the position of roll base to get a good cutting result.

  • Page 41: Cutting Force And Offset Adjustment

    Expert Pro User Manual Cutting Force and Offset Adjustment Before sending your designs from computer to Expert Pro for cutting, please make “Cut Test” to adjust cutting force and offset value. The “Cut Test” should be repeated several times until the optimum settings are achieved. Please follow procedure below to optimum the cutting force and offset settings.
  • Page 42 Expert Pro User Manual S q u a r e C u t S e l e c t : E n t e r Press ENTER_KEY M o v e Press ENTER_KEY Press SPEED_KEY, FORCE_KEY, OFFSET_KEY to C o n t i n o u s S q u a r e C u t...

  • Page 43: When Completing The Cutting Job

    Expert Pro User Manual When Completing the Cutting Job After completing the cutting job, raise the sheet-loading lever, and then remove the material. You can also cut off the finished job by the Safe Blade (a standard accessory) along the knife guide.

  • Page 44: Maintenance

    Expert Pro User Manual Chapter 5 This chapter explains the basic maintenance (i.e. cleaning the cutting plotter) required for the cutting plotter. Except for the below mentioned, all other maintenance must be performed by a qualified service technician. Cleaning the Cutting Plotter In order to keep the cutting plotter under good condition and best performance, you need to clean the machine properly and regularly.

  • Page 45: Cleaning The Grid Drum

    Expert Pro User Manual Cleaning the Grid Drum Turn off the cutting plotter, and move the tool carriage away from the area needed to be cleaned. Raise the pinch rollers and move them away from the grid drum for cleaning. Use a bristle brush (a toothbrush is acceptable) to remove dust from the drum surface.

  • Page 46: Trouble Shooting

    Expert Pro User Manual Chapter 6 This chapter is to help you correct some common problems you may come across. Prior to getting into the details of this chapter, please be sure that your application environment is compatible with the cutting plotter. Note: Before having your cutting plotter serviced, please make sure that the malfunction is in your cutting...

  • Page 47: Operational Problems

    Expert Pro User Manual Operational Problems Some mechanical problems or failure during operation will cause some problems. The error messages shown on the LCM present the problem first, and followed by recommended actions. If the problem still exists after the recommended actions have been done, have your cutting plotter serviced.

  • Page 48: Communication Problems

    Expert Pro User Manual Cutting Plotter/Computer Communication Problems The messages showed below present problems in relation to cutting plotter/computer communication. Is the connection cable Communication Error connected to the cutting plotter Setup: MISC. key and computer properly? Has the interface setting Refer to Chapter 2- been done correctly? Connecting your cutting...

  • Page 49: Software Problems

    Expert Pro User Manual Software Problems Check the following first: Does your software package indicate that it will work with your computer and cutting plotter? Does your software support HP-GL and HP-GL/2 drivers? (* check the configuration settings of your software.) Does the cutting plotter interface Most well known cutting softwares match the requirements of your...

  • Page 50: Cutting Quality Problems

    Expert Pro User Manual Cutting Quality Problems Note: The daily maintenance of your cutting plotter is very important. Be sure to clean up the grid drum and pinch rollers regularly for better cutting accuracy and output quality. Is the blade installed correctly and the blade holder fastened securely? Refer to Chapter 2.3 Is the blade dull...
  • Page 51 The specification and data sheet may vary with different materials used. In order to obtain the best output quality, please maintain the machine regularly and properly. GCC reserves the right to change the specifications at any time without notice. Puma II Plus Specification...
  • Page 52 Expert Pro User Manual Blade Specification For cutting thick fluorescent and reflective vinyl. Also for cutting detailed work in standard vinyl. 20200159G The blade is 45° with Red Cap(5-unit package), 0.25 mm offset For cutting reflective vinyl, cardboard, sandblast, flock, and stencil sharp edge.
  • Page 53 Expert Pro User Manual About the Tool Frequently used terms related to the cutting blade and the plotting pen. OFFSET is the distance that the blade tip is displaced from the centerline of the blade. Blade Central line Blade tip offset Protrusion Length of the Blade Thickness of...
  • Page 54 Expert Pro User Manual CorelDRAW Output Instruction The following is an example of how to output the file with CorelDRAW. User Instructions 1. Open CorelDRAW, finish editing all the files you wish to plot and select all the images at once. 2.
  • Page 55 Expert Pro User Manual 4. Select “ File → Print” to output the file to your cutters. 5. Choose the correct model you have installed. CorelDRAW Plug-In...
  • Page 56 Expert Pro User Manual 6. Choose the “Layout page” and click the “Reposition images to: → Bottom left corner”. Please note that you must put your image at the bottom left corner. 7. Go back to the General page and check that your image is at the bottom left corner. Click “Print”...

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