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- Page 1 BENGAL CUTTING PLOTTER User Manual Great Computer Corporation © V 2.1 Oct. 10...
- Page 2 NOTICE GCC reserves the right to modify the information contained in this user manual at any time without prior notice; un-authorised modification, copying distribution or display is prohibited. All comments, queries or suggestions concerning this manual please consult with your local dealer.
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Page 3: Important Information
Bengal user manual Important Information Thank you for purchasing the Bengal Cutting Plotter. Before you use the cutting plotter, please make sure that you have read the safety precautions and instructions below. Caution SAFETY PRECAUTIONS! For safety concern, please always hold the cutter firmly from the bottom while moving it. -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Data Transmission 4. Basic Maintenance Cleaning the cutting Plotter Cleaning the Grid Drum Cleaning the Pinch Rollers 5. Trouble Shooting What if Bengal cannot Operate? Light Indicators Cutting Quality Problems Appendix A-1 CorelDraw instruction A-2 Bengal Specification A-3 Blade Specification... -
Page 5: General Information
Bengal user manual 1. General Information Package Items The package of Bengal-60 contents the items listed below, please check carefully. If you find any item missing, please consult your local dealer for further assistance. Item Quantity Cutting Plotter 1 Set... -
Page 6: The Appearance
Bengal user manual The Appearance (BN-60) 1.3.1 The Front View 【Figure 1-1】 Object Description Primary Pinch Roller To help hold the media during cutting. Slicing Groove To help slice off media.. Alignment Ruler To align media with clear guideline marks Tool Carriage To help perform cutting job with installed blade or pen. - Page 7 Bengal user manual 1.3.3 The Side Views 【Figure 1-4】 【Figure 1-3】 Object Description AC Power Connector To insert the AC power cord. Fuse 3Amp. Power Switch To turn on or off the machine. USB Connector To connect the machine and a computer through a USB cable.
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Page 8: Installation
Bengal User Manual 2. Installation Precaution Please read below information carefully before you start installation. Notice 1 Make sure the power switch is off before installing the cutting plotter. Carefully handle the cutter to prevent any injuries. Notice 2 Choosing a proper place before setting up the cutting plotter Before installing your cutting plotter, select a suitable location, which meets the following conditions. -
Page 9: Stand
Bengal User Manual Stand 2.2.1 Stand Installation Please follow the procedures below for assembling the stand and the media support system. Step 1 Please examine supplied items in the accessory box of stand carton before you install: Stand is an optional item. - Page 10 Bengal User Manual 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 11 Bengal User Manual 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.
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Page 12: Blade Installation
Bengal User Manual 2.3 Blade Installation Figure 2-6 is the illustrator of the blade Adjustment depth knob holder. Insert a blade into the bottom of the blade holder and remove the blade by pushing the pin. Make sure that your fingers Outward ring are away from the blade tip. - Page 13 Bengal User Manual Step 4 Insert the blade holder into tool carriage. Please note the outward ring of the holder must put into the grooves of carriage firmly (see Figure 2-10), fasten the case (Figure 2-11). Figure 2-10 Figure 2-11 Step 5 Use the reversing steps to remove the blade holder.
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Page 14: Media Loading
Bengal User Manual Media Loading 2.4.1 Loading the Sheet Media To load the media properly, please follow the below procedures: Step 1 Lift the 2 levers at the back side of cutter to raise Figure 2-12 pinch rollers ( Figure 2-12... -
Page 15: Cable Connection
Bengal User Manual Note: Always adjust the position with the pinch rollers raised. Move the pinch rollers by applying force at the rear portion of the pinch roller support. DO NOT move the pinch roller by holding its front rubber roller (Figure 2-16). -
Page 16: Usb Interface
Bengal User Manual 2.5.1 USB Interface Bengal build-in USB interface are based on the Universal Serial Bus Specifications Revision 1.1. ( Operation system of Windows 95, Windows NT don’t support USB ). USB driver installation Caution!! If you are using Windows 2000 / XP / Vista / 7 as your operating system, make sure you log in using the “Administrator”... - Page 17 Bengal User Manual (2) Choose the model you want to install from the driver list and click on either the 32 bit or 64 bit driver installation depending on the operating system installed on your computer to start the installation. (The Expert Pro model is used as an illustration in the following steps.)
- Page 18 (3) Click “Next” (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.
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Page 19: How To Switch The Usb Mode
GCC USB Mode A. 【Switching to GCC USB mode】 If you want to switch the USB mode from Common USB mode to GCC USB mode, please press the “Data Clear” button and then press the “origin set” button to finish your set up. -
Page 20: Operation
Bengal user manual 3. Operation 3.1 The Control Panel 3.1.1 The Outline of control panel Figure 3-1 Function POWER LED To indicate the power status ( light up: power on; light off: power off ) ERROR LED To indicate the error status ( light up: error; light off: normal ) To switch modes or stop cutting job( light up: on-line;... - Page 21 Bengal user manual Step 1 Move the carriage to a new position. Step 2 Press the ORIGIN SET button to reset origin. 3.1.3 Media Sizing Note: Make sure the machine is in on-line mode to enable this function. Step 1 Load media onto appropriate position.
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Page 22: Vlcd
“VLCD” is a computer program to help modify parameters of cutting functions. 3.2.1 Installation Step 1 Copy the VLCD.exe file in the Accessories folder of the Bengal Installation CD onto your local drive to finish installation. Step 2 Launch VLCD by double-click on the icon. - Page 23 Bengal user manual 3.2.2 Functions of VLCD Below are the functions adjustable in VLCD for Bengal. Poll Size Quality Force Smooth Media Weight Media Type Offset Update setting Auto Unroll Scaling Poll Size Click on the Poll Size button will reveal the X/Y values.
- Page 24 Bengal user manual Auto Unroll To switch options for sheet media (Auto Unroll: Off) and roll media (Auto Unroll: On - ll: Off) and roll media (Auto Unroll: On - default). default). Quality Quality To choose the cutting quality to either Fine (default) or Draft mode.
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Page 25: File Uploader
“File Uploader” is a tool to help loading files for direct output. The program ONLY supports HPGL format-files generated via GCC Cutter driver. Copy the GCC File Uploader.exe file in the Accessories folder of the Bengal’s Installation CD onto your local drive to finish installation. -
Page 26: Data Transmission
Bengal user manual Data Transmission There are two options to transmit the data from the computer to the cutting plotter: Option 1: With proper interface se ttings, the data can be transmitted from your application software package to the cutting plotters directly. -
Page 27: Basic Maintenance
Bengal User Manual 4. Basic Maintenance This chapter explains the basic maintenance (i.e. cleaning the cutting plotter) required for the cutting plotter. Except for the steps mentioned below, all the other maintenances must be performed by a qualified service technician. -
Page 28: Cleaning The Pinch Rollers
Bengal User Manual Figure 4-1 4.3 Cleaning the Pinch Rollers If the pinch rollers need a thorough cleaning, use a lint-free cloth or cotton swab to wipe away the accumulated dust from the rubber portion of the pinch rollers. To prevent the pinch rollers from rotating while cleaning, use your fingers to hold the pinch rollers in place. -
Page 29: Trouble Shooting
Why doesn’t the cutting plotter operate? 5.1 What if Bengal cannot operate? If your cutting plotter doesn’t plot, please check the following items first: Is the power cord plugged in properly? - Page 30 Bengal User Manual 5.2.1 Warning Indicators When the ERROR LED flashes (as shown below), take the necessary actions according to the following instructions. When the problems are solved, the ERROR LED will turn off automatically. Pressing the ON/OFF LINE button can also turn off the ERROR LED.
- Page 31 Bengal User Manual Warning 4 Cannot repeat cutting There are two possibilities: 1. There is no data in the buffer: please send the job again from your computer; 2. The buffer is full: please send the same job from your computer again.
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Page 32: Cutting Quality Problems
Bengal User Manual Error 3 Check the media, drum or X-motor (Drum driven motor) This message indicates that there might be a problem on the X-axis. Please check that the drums are working normally and see that the media is well loaded. Then turn on the power and reboot the cutting plotter. - Page 33 Bengal User Manual Appendix - Bengal Specification Model BN-60 Max. Cutting Width 600mm (23.6") Max. Media Width 719mm (28.3") Drive DC Servo Control Material Thickness 0.8mm Max. Cutting Force 400g Max. Cutting Speed(Diagonal) 600 mm/sec (23.6"/sec) Software Resolution 0.025 mm Repeatability ±0.1mm...
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Page 34: Coreldraw Instruction
Bengal 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. - Page 35 Bengal 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 36 Bengal 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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Page 37: Bengal Specification
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 Appendix... -
Page 38: Blade Specification
Bengal 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 39 Bengal User Manual About the Tool A generic term referring to the blade that cuts the sheet, the pen that does plotting, and the LED bombsight (option) used for pointing to the reference point. OFFSET is the distance that the blade tip is displaced from the centerline of the blade.