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  • Page 1 FC7000 SERIES user manual MANUAL NO. FC7000-UM-151...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents TO ENSURE SAFE AND CORRECT USE ..................... vii Conventions Used in This Manual......................vii Description of Safety Symbols ......................vii PREFACE ..............................xii Notes on this Manual ..........................xii Registered Trademarks .......................... xii Copyright ............................... xii Special Precautions on Handling Blades ....................xiii Cutting Blades............................xiii Cutter Pens ............................xiii After Turning on the Plotter........................xiii...
  • Page 3 Selecting a Function Menu ......................3-4 When the FC7000 is in MENU mode ..................3-4 When the power is turned on without any media loaded .............3-5 Connecting to your Computer ......................3-6 Turning on the Power ........................3-7 Loading Media ..........................3-9 Loading Roll Media (Rear Loading) ....................3-9 Loading Roll Media (Front Loading) ..................3-10 Loading Sheet Media .........................3-11 Aligning the Pinch Rollers ......................3-13...
  • Page 4 Using the COPY Function ......................5-7 Setting Procedure ........................5-7 Pen Up/Down ..........................5-10 Setting Procedure ........................5-10 Using the CROSS-CUT Function ....................5-11 Cutting position........................5-11 Cutting width ........................... 5-11 Guidelines for replacing the cross-cutting unit................ 5-11 Auto Cross-cutting ........................5-11 Setting Procedure ........................5-12 Manual Cross-cutting .........................5-12 Setting Procedure ........................
  • Page 5 Setting Procedure ........................6-30 6.16 Setting the DISTANCE ADJUSTMENT ..................6-31 Setting Procedure ........................6-31 6.17 Setting the AXIS ORIGIN OFFSET ....................6-33 Setting Procedure ........................6-33 6.18 Setting the PAPER-WEIGHT Function ..................6-35 Setting Procedure ........................6-35 6.19 Setting the SENSOR OFFSET ADJUSTMENT (Method 1) ............6-37 Setting Procedure ........................
  • Page 6 Chapter 8: BACK GROUND SETTINGS Description of the Background Settings ..................8-2 Setting the Background Settings ....................8-5 Setting Procedure ........................8-5 Chapter 9: TEST MODES AND TROUBLESHOOTING Using the Condition List Mode ......................9-2 Setting Procedure ........................9-2 Running the SELF TEST ........................9-3 Setting Procedure ........................

  • Page 7: To Ensure Safe And Correct Use

    TO ENSURE SAFE AND CORRECT USE • To ensure the safe and correct use of your plotter, read this manual thoroughly prior to use. • After reading this manual, keep it in a handy location for quick reference as necessary. •...

  • Page 8: Safety Precautions

    • If the plotter requires repairs, contact your sales representative or nearest Graphtec vendor. Do not connect the plotter to a non-rated power supply. • Use of a different supply voltage may result in electric shock or a fire hazard due to current leakage.
  • Page 9 • Use of the plotter in such a condition may result in a fire hazard or electric shock. • After confirming that smoke is no longer being emitted, contact your sales representative or nearest Graphtec vendor for repairs. • Never attempt to perform repairs yourself. Repair work by inexperi- enced personnel is extremely dangerous.
  • Page 10 • Use of the plotter in such a condition may result in electric shock or a Unplug the power cord from the socket fire hazard due to current leakage. • Contact your sales representative or nearest Graphtec vendor for repairs.
  • Page 11 Safety Precautions (Continued) CAUTION Do not attempt to lubricate the cutting-plotter mechanisms. • Such action may cause it to break down. Prohibited Do not clean the plotter using volatile solvents such as thinner or benzene. • Such action may impair its performance. Prohibited Provide sufficient space around the plotter so that it does not strike any objects in its vicinity during cutting or plotting.

  • Page 12: Preface

    PREFACE Thank you for choosing a Graphtec FC7000 Series plotter. The FC7000 Series plotters employ a digital servo drive system to achieve high-speed and high-precision cutting. In addition to cutting marking film and othereop media, an FC7000-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.

  • Page 13: Special Precautions On Handling Blades

    xiii 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. Cutting 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.

  • Page 14: Notes On The Stand

    Notes on the Stand Be sure to use only the stand designed for the FC7000 Series with your FC7000 Series plotter. The use of a different stand may cause a plotter malfunction or bodily injury. Machine Caution Label The machine's Caution Label is located on the top cover. Be sure to observe all the cautions on the label.

  • Page 15: Chapter 1: Out Of The Box

    Chapter 1: Out of the Box This chapter describes plotter nomenclature and how to install your plotter. Topics in this chapter 1.1 Checking the Contents 1.2 Nomenclature 1.3 Assembling the plotter 1.4 Attaching the FC7000 Basket (Option) 1.5 Attaching a Cutter Pen 1.6 Replacing the Cross-Cutter Unit...

  • Page 16: Checking The Contents

    1.1 Checking the Contents After unpacking your plotter, check that all of the standard accessories shown below are present. If any accessory is missing, contact your sales representative or the nearest Graphtec dealer. AC power cord USB cable (3-m length)

  • Page 17: Nomenclature

    1 - 3 1.2 Nomenclature Front View Pinch roller Cross-cutter unit Pen carriage Power switch Pen holder Grit roller position guide Pinch rollers Cutting mat Control panel Cutting groove Grit roller Grit roller Media sensor Media sensor Stand Pen station Power switch: ....Used to turn the plotter on and off.

  • Page 18: Rear View

    1 - 4 Rear View Pinch roller hold-down force switching lever AC line inlet Media stocker Stock rollers Media set lever USB interface connector Media lock RS-232C interface connector Media set lever: ...Used to raise or lower the pinch rollers during the loading or unloading of media.

  • Page 19: Assembling The Plotter

    1 - 5 1.3 Assembling the plotter FC7000-75 (desktop model; stand not provided but is available as an option) When the FC7000-75 is used without a stand, the media bracket is attached directly to the plotter. The media bracket is made up of the following parts. Media stocker x 2 Stock roller x 2 M4 binding-head screw x 4...

  • Page 20: Fc7000-100/130/160 (Stand Provided)

    1 - 6 FC7000-100/130/160 (stand provided) Assemble the stand, attach the media bracket to the stand, and then mount the plotter on the stand. The stand and the media bracket are made up of the following parts. Stand side bar x 2 Base assembly x 2 Center bar x 1 Allen wrench...
  • Page 21 1 - 7 Assemble the left and right stand sides. Fasten a base assembly to each of the stand side bars with four socket head cap screws, using the Allen wrench. Socket head cap screws Base assembly Stand side bar Stand side bar Assemble the stand so that the front and rear lengths of the base assembly are the same for both the left and right stand sides.
  • Page 22 1 - 8 Mount the plotter on the stand by inserting the positioning pins on the stand into the positioning holes on the underside of the plotter. Fasten with four socket head cap screws (two on each side), using the Allen wrench.The cutting plotter mounting direction is different for the front loading and the rear loading models.

  • Page 23: Mounting The Stock Rollers

    1 - 9 Mounting the stock rollers Insert the stock rollers into the slots on the media stocker. <Front loading> Stock rollers <Rear loading> Front Stock rollers O u t o f t h e Bo x: A s s em b l i n g t h e p l o t t er...

  • Page 24: Attaching The Fc7000 Basket (Option)

    1 - 10 1.4 Attaching the FC7000 Basket (Option) The FC7000 Basket box contains one basket holder assembly (one front basket tube and one rear basket tube inserted into two tube brackets), one cloth basket, and a screw/wrench set. Attach one of the two tube brackets on the basket holder assembly to the left side of the stand with two socket head cap screws, using the Allen wrench.

  • Page 25: Attaching A Cutter Pen

    1 - 11 1.5 Attaching a Cutter Pen When mounting the cutter pen in the pen holder, push the pen all the way into the holder until its flange contacts the upper part of the holder and then tighten the screw firmly.

  • Page 26: Attaching A Pen To The Two-Pen Holder (Option)

    1 - 12 Attaching a Pen to the Two-Pen Holder (Option) The two-pen holder is a factory-installed option, and cannot be retrofitted. Loosen the pen holder screw. While pushing the pen holder in the upward direction, push the pen all the way into the holder until its flange contacts the upper part of the holder.

  • Page 27: Attaching A Plotting Pen To The Pen Station

    1 - 13 Attaching a Plotting Pen to the Pen Station Follow the procedure below to replace the cross-cutter unit that is used to cut the media after the plotting or cutting operation has been completed. Open the pen-hold mechanism on the pen station, and then attach a pen. Make sure that the bracket of the pen station is engaged in the upper groove of the pen.

  • Page 28: Replacing The Cross-Cutter Unit

    1 - 14 1.6 Replacing the Cross-Cutter Unit Check that the power switch is turned off (the " " side is pressed down). Remove the screw holding the cross-cutter unit in place, and then remove the cross-cutter unit. Cross-cutter unit Remove the protective cover from the replacement cross-cutter unit.
  • Page 29 1 - 15 Attach the replacement cross-cutter unit, and tighten the screw to hold it in place. Cross-cutter unit WARNING: The cross-cutter unit uses a very sharp blade. Take care not to cut your- self on the blade. O u t o f t h e B o x : Re p l ac i n g t h e C r o s s -C u tt e r U n i t...
  • Page 30 1 - 16 O u t o f t h e B o x : R ep l a ci n g th e C ro s s - C u t t er U n i t...

  • Page 31: Chapter 2: Cutter Blades And Cutter Pens

    Chapter 2: Cutter Blades and Cutter Pens This chapter describes the different cutter blades and cutter pens. Topics in this chapter 2.1 Blade Application and Features 2.2 Cutter Pen Nomenclature 2.3 Replacing the Cutter Blade 2.4 Adjusting the Blade Length...

  • Page 32: Blade Application And Features

    2 - 2 2.1 Blade Application and Features Individual cutter blades have a variety of features. Select the optimal cutter blade to suit the medium to be cut. Blade part Plunger part no. and type Diameter Applications and features CB09UA 0.9 mm PHP32-CB09N Standard blade for cutting color adhesive media.

  • Page 33: Cutter Pen Nomenclature

    2 - 3 2.2 Cutter Pen Nomenclature The plotter cuts using a cutter blade mounted in a cutter-pen plunger. There are two different cutter-pen plunger s to suit the diameter of the cutter blade to be mounted (the 0.9-mm cutter-pen plunger is provided as a standard accessory). Be sure to mount the cutter blade in the corresponding cutter-pen plunger.

  • Page 34: Replacing The Cutter Blade

    2 - 4 2.3 Replacing the Cutter Blade Structure of Cutter Pen 1.5-mm-diameter cutter pen 0.9-mm-diameter cutter pen Blade-length adjustment knob Blade-length adjustment knob (red) (blue) Plunger Plunger 0.9-mm-dia. blades 1.5-mm-dia. blades Spring Plunger-cap Plunger-cap Plunger cap Plunger-cap cross-section cross-section Replacing the Cutter Blade While referring the above figures, follow the procedure below to replace the cutter blade.

  • Page 35: Adjusting The Blade Length

    2 - 5 2.4 Adjusting the Blade Length WARNING: To avoid bodily injury, handle cutter blades with care. Make sure to correctly adjust the blade length. If the blade length is too long for the thickness of the media being used, you may cut through the cutting mat and damage your plotter.
  • Page 36 2 - 6 C u t t er B l a d e s a n d C u tt e r P e n s : Ad j u s t i n g t h e B l a d e L e n g t h...

  • Page 37: Chapter 3: Preparing To Cut

    Chapter 3: Preparing to Cut This chapter describes how to use the control panel, load the media, select and install the appropriate cutting tools, and to achieve the best cutting results. Topics in this chapter 3.1 Control Panel 3.2 Selecting a Function Menu 3.3 Connecting to your Computer 3.4 Turning on the Power 3.5 Loading Media...

  • Page 38: Control Panel

    3 - 2 3.1 Control Panel Indicator Lamps POWER lamp: ..Remains lit (green) while the plotter is on. PROMPT lamp: ..Lights red when the cutting data goes beyond the effective cutting area. Function Keys These four keys [F1, F2, F3 and F4] have functions which change as each menu changes.

  • Page 39: Menu Keys

    3 - 3 Menu Keys CONDITIONS key: ...Press CONDITIONS to change the pen conditions shown on the FC7000 display panel. HOLD key: ....Press HOLD to temporarily suspend cutting or plotting. While the cutting or plotting operation is suspended, the media set lever can be lowered to enable skewed media to be reset if necessary.

  • Page 40: Selecting A Function Menu

    3 - 4 3.2 Selecting a Function Menu When the FC7000 is in MENU mode When the plotter is in MENU mode (the MENU lamp is lit), each of the functions listed below in the “Function Selection” column can be accessed by pressing the NEXT key until the desired menu appears and then pressing the select key indi- cated by a box.

  • Page 41: When The Power Is Turned On Without Any Media Loaded

    3 - 5 When the power is turned on without any media loaded If the power is turned on without any media loaded in the plotter, the initial menu is displayed on the LCD. The initial menu configuration is as follows. Main menu Sub menu Initial menu...

  • Page 42: Connecting To Your Computer

    Use a USB cable or serial cable in accordance with the connection method cho- sen. Obtain a Graphtec-approved interface cable that is compatible with the inter- face port. Make sure the power switch is turned off (the " " side is pressed down).

  • Page 43: Turning On The Power

    3 - 7 3.4 Turning on the Power Make sure that the power switch is turned off (the " " side is pressed down). Connect one end of the provided power cord to the FC7000 AC line inlet and the other end to an electrical socket of the rated supply voltage. Make sure that the FC7000 is grounded.
  • Page 44 3 - 8 If media has already been loaded, the following menu appears. Rear Loading Front Loading ROLL 1 REAR SET> ROLL 1 FRONT SET> [NEXT] ROLL 2 REAR SET> ROLL 2 FRONT SET> ← —→ SHEET> SHEET> After the Ready status is displayed, raise the media set lever to secure the loaded media.

  • Page 45: Loading Media

    3 - 9 3.5 Loading Media Both roll media and sheet media can be used with the FC7000. Load the media according to the instructions given for each type. The FC7000-100/130 model with three pinch rollers is used for the explanations in this section.

  • Page 46: Loading Roll Media (Front Loading)

    3 - 10 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 pinch rollers. Release the media lock. Media lock Loading Roll Media (Front Loading) Lower the media set lever to raise the pinch rollers.

  • Page 47: Loading Sheet Media

    3 - 11 Press the media lock to engage it, and then pull the leading edge out of the back of the plotter so that it completely covers the media sensor. Media lock Media sensor 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 pinch rollers.
  • Page 48 3 - 12 Pass the leading edge of the sheet from the rear of the plotter so that it emerges from the front, making sure that is completely covers the media sen- sor. Media sensor 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 pinch rollers.

  • Page 49: Aligning The Pinch Rollers

    3 - 13 3.6 Aligning the Pinch Rollers Position the left- and right pinch rollers to correspond with the width of the media. Adjust the pinch rollers so that they are positioned above both the media and the grit rollers. Position the pinch rollers within the grit roller potition stickers ensures that they are above the grit rollers.

  • Page 50: When Feeding Long-Axis Media (At Least 2 Meters)

    3 - 14 When Feeding Long-axis Media (at least 2 meters) Position the pinch rollers at least 15 mm inside the edges of the media. Pinch rollers Media 15mm 15mm When the Media Width is 100 to 160 mm Position the two right-hand pinch rollers so that they are above the long grit roller at the right edge of the plotter when the plotter is viewed from the front.

  • Page 51: When The Media Width Exceeds 540 Mm

    3 - 15 When the Media Width Exceeds 540 mm Position the three right-hand pinch rollers when the plotter is viewed from the front so that the left and right pinch rollers are at the edges and the middle pinch roller in the center of the media.

  • Page 52: Hold-Down Force Assignments

    3 - 16 DOWN ORCE SSIGNMENTS Use the Strong setting for the pinch rollers used to hold down the edges of the media. Always use the Weak setting for the pinch roller(s) between the two outside rollers. When two pinch rollers are used Strong Strong Weak Weak...

  • Page 53: Selecting The Media Type

    3 - 17 3.7 Selecting the Media Type If you have already loaded the media, the MEDIA TYPE menu appears. Select the media type to suit the loaded media. Rear Loading Front Loading ROLL 1 REAR SET> ROLL 1 FRONT SET> [NEXT] ROLL 2 REAR SET>...
  • Page 54 3 - 18 After the media is detected, the following screens are displayed in succession. "ROTATE" OFF "MIRROR" ON ↓ CUT AREA X=*****mm Y=*****mm ↓ CONDITION 1 READY The plotter is now ready to receive data for cutting or plotting. If the interface or command settings have not been made, make these settings before sending the data.

  • Page 55: Chapter 4: Pen Setting Conditions

    Chapter 4: Pen Setting Conditions This chapter describes how to make the blade type settings, and the FORCE, SPEED, OFFSET and QUALITY settings to ensure the optimal pen conditions before performing cutting or plotting. Topics in this chapter 4.1 Pen Conditions 4.2 Selecting Cutter-Pen Condition Setting Areas 4.3 Setting the Cutter-pen Conditions 4.4 Running Cutting Tests...

  • Page 56: Pen Conditions

    4.1 Pen Conditions Before cutting media, the following five cutter-pen conditions must be specified. (1) Cutter-blade length: ..Adjust the blade length by referring to the media thick- ness table below.For details on adjusting the blade length, see Section 2.4, "Adjusting and Mounting the Cutter Pen".

  • Page 57: Precautions To Observe When Cutting High-Intensity Reflective Film

    Reference Pen Conditions for Plotting Pens Pen type Part no. FORCE SPEED (cm/s) QUALITY Water-based fiber-tip pen KF550 Series 10-12 Disposable ink pen SD pens (PHP33-INK) Oil-based ballpoint pen KB140 Series (PHP31-BALL) 21, 22 To prolong the pen life, set the FORCE to the lowest setting, and set the SPEED after checking to confirm that there are no faint lines or other problems during plotting.

  • Page 58: Selecting Cutter-Pen Condition Setting Areas

    4.2 Selecting Cutter-Pen Condition Setting Areas The cutter-pen conditions can be stored in eight setting areas numbered "1" to "8". To set the cutter-pen conditions, first select the setting area (condition number). Moreover, switching between the setting areas enables up to eight predefined media types to be selected easily.

  • Page 59: Setting The Cutter-Pen Conditions

    4.3 Setting the Cutter-pen Conditions This section describes how to select a blade type and how to make the FORCE, SPEED, OFFSET and QUALITY settings. To Change the FORCE The FORCE parameter sets the cutting force applied during a cutting operation, or the plotting force during a plotting operation.

  • Page 60: Setting Procedure

    ETTING ROCEDURE Press the F1 to F4 key that corresponds to the number of the setting area (the condition number) that you wish to change. Press the CONDITIONS key to display a conditions setting mode menu as follows. CONDITION 1 CB09Ux Note: The conditions that are actually displayed will vary according to the selected cutter-pen condition setting area.

  • Page 61: To Change The Offset

    Press the F3 key to change the QUALITY setting. The location of the blinking cursor as shown below indicates that you can change the F3 setting. CONDITION 1 CB09Ux Use the POSITION ( ) keys to increase or decrease the value in the range from 1 to 8.

  • Page 62: Running Cutting Tests

    4.4 Running Cutting Tests Test cutting can be performed after selecting the blade type and making the FORCE and SPEED 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.
  • Page 63 Third test pattern: Uses a cutting force one value greater than the specified value. Press the F4 key (CUTTING PRO) cut out the CUTTING PRO characters from the current position. Check the cut pattern(s). Peel off the four outside corners of the test patterns cut in TEST 1 or TEST 2 to examine the corners of the inner triangle.

  • Page 64: Adjusting The Blade Length

    4-10 4.5 Adjusting the Blade Length 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. UTTING ROCEDURE Load the media for test cutting in the plotter.
  • Page 65 4-11 Turn the blade length adjustment knob in the clockwise direction to extend the blade. Press the F4 key (CHECK) to coufirm direction of the cutter blade once again. The current extended blade length is displayed. Continue to adjust the blade length until it is extended sufficiently to enable cutting of thick media.
  • Page 66 4-12 P e n S e t t i n g C o n d i t i o n s: A d j u st i n g t h e Bl ad e L e n g t h...

  • Page 67: Chapter 5: Basic Functions And Operations

    Chapter 5: BASIC FUNCTIONS AND OPERATIONS This chapter describes the FC7000’s basic functions and operations. Topics in this chapter 5.1 Using the HOLD Function 5.2 Withdrawing the Pen Carriage 5.3 Moving the Pen Carriage to the Origin Point 5.4 Using the PRE FEED Function 5.5 Moving the Origin Point 5.6 Using the COPY Function 5.7 Pen Up/Down...

  • Page 68: Using The Hold Function

    5.1 Using the HOLD Function Press the HOLD key during a cutting or plotting operation to temporarily suspend the cutting or plotting operation. While the operation is suspended, a selection menu appears on the control panel display. Depending on the situation, select whether to continue or to quit the operation.

  • Page 69: Withdrawing The Pen Carriage

    5.2 Withdrawing the Pen Carriage This function moves the pen carriage from its current position in +100-mm steps along both the X and Y axes. Perform this operation when cutting or plotting has been completed to enable you to easily check the results. ETTING ROCEDURE While holding down the ENTER key, press the ( ) POSITION key to withdraw the...

  • Page 70: Using The Pre Feed Function

    5.4 Using the PRE FEED Function 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.

  • Page 71: Moving The Origin Point

    5.5 Moving the Origin Point This function allows you to move the origin point to any desired position. <When a cut sheet is loaded in the rear loading model> New origin point Original origin point For the front loading model, rotate the above figure 180 degrees. ETTING ROCEDURE With the plotter in Ready status, use the POSITION keys to move the pen car-...

  • Page 72: When The Coordinate Axes Are Rotated After Moving The Origin Point

    When the coordinate axes are rotated after moving the origin point When the coordinate axes are rotated after the origin point is moved, the origin point is reset as shown in the figure below. The distance “a” is retained, but the distance “b”...

  • Page 73: Using The Copy Function

    5.6 Using the COPY Function This function allows you to make duplicate copies of cutting or plotting data that has been sent from the computer and is retained in the plotter’s internal memory. CAUTION:• Do not send new data to the plotter while copying is in progress. •...
  • Page 74 Use the ( ) POSITION keys to increase or decrease the copy space after the COPY SPACE menu appears. The copy space can be set in the range from 1 to 10 mm. This setting is retained in the plotter’s internal memory even when the power is turned off.
  • Page 75 If MIRROR is selected, the copies are cut in this sequence. <When a cut sheet is loaded in the rear loading model> Copy origin Original cut 1st copy 3rd copy Origin Copy space Copy space 2nd copy 4th copy For the front loading model, rotate the above figure 180 degrees. If ROTATE is selected, the copies are cut in this sequence.

  • Page 76: Pen Up/Down

    5-10 5.7 Pen Up/Down This function raises and lowers the pen. ETTING ROCEDURE Press the MENU key. Press the NEXT key until the following menu appears. PEN UP/DOWN> BACKGROUND SETTINGS> OPTION 1> OPTION 2> Press the F1 key (PEN UP/DOWN) to lower the pen, and then press it again to raise the pen.

  • Page 77: Using The Cross-Cut Function

    5-11 5.8 Using the CROSS-CUT Function This function is used to cross-cut the media laterally to enable the completed design to be separated from the roll. UTTING POSITION The media is cut at a distance of 15 mm from the last data position. The minimum length from the start of the design to the cutting position is 40 mm.

  • Page 78: Setting Procedure

    5-12 ETTING ROCEDURE The software application supplied as a standard accessory is required for this operation. Refer to the OPS640/OPS664 User’s Manual for further details. • When front loading has been selected, commands cannot be used to perform cross-cutting. • Cross-cutting cannot be performed for media for which SHEET has been specified.

  • Page 79: Using The Move Step Function

    5-13 5.9 Using the MOVE STEP Function This function specifies the length of the step moved whenever a POSITION key is pressed. ETTING ROCEDURE Press the MENU key. Press the NEXT key until the following menu appears. ASSIGN PEN> CROSS CUT> PRE FEED>...
  • Page 80 5-14 B AS I C F U N CT I O N S A N D O P E RA T I O N S : Us i n g t h e M O V E S T E P F u n ct i o n...

  • Page 81: Chapter 6: Advanced Functions And Operations

    Chapter 6: ADVANCED FUNCTIONS AND OPERATIONS This chapter describes the FC7000’s advanced functions and operations. Topics in this chapter 6.1 Changing the Initial Feed Speed 6.2 Setting AUTO PRE FEED  6.3 Setting the ORIGIN in HP-GL Mode 6.4 Setting the Cutting/Plotting Area 6.5 Expanding the Cutting/Plotting Area 6.6 Setting the PAGE LENGTH 6.7 Rotating the Coordinate Axes...

  • Page 82: Changing The Initial Feed Speed

    6.1 Changing the INITIAL FEED SPEED The INITIAL FEED SPEED function allows you to change the speed for feeding the media to detect its length after a media is loaded. This function is only effective if the Media Type setting is ROLL 1 or ROLL 2. This function should usually be set to NORMAL.

  • Page 83: Setting Auto Pre Feed

    6.2 Setting AUTO PRE FEED When the AUTO PRE-FEED function is set to “ON,” the loaded media is automatically fed forward and backward by the preset length when data is received. This operation leaves traces of the grit rollers on the media and prevents it from slipping during a cutting or plotting operation.

  • Page 84: Making The Setting At The Function 2 Screen

    CAUTION:• The FEED LENGTH setting is not linked to the PAGE LENGTH setting. To make the effective cutting area longer, therefore, change the PAGE LENGTH setting. • When using roll media, either extend and load the length to be used before- hand or use the media feed procedure (“5.4 Using the PRE FEED Function”, “6.2 Setting AUTO PRE FEED”).

  • Page 85: Setting The Origin In Hp-Gl Mode

    6.3 Setting the ORIGIN in HP-GL Mode When the COMMAND setting is HP-GL, the origin point can be set to either the lower left corner or center of the plotting area. When the COMMAND setting is GP- GL, this parameter is not available. ETTING ROCEDURE Press the MENU key.

  • Page 86: Setting The Cutting/Plotting Area

    6.4 Setting the Cutting/Plotting Area The Upper Right (UR) and Lower Left (LL) functions are used to specify the effective cutting/plotting area. Any data outside the specified cutting/plotting area is disregarded. Note that setting of the cutting/plotting area also repositions the origin point in accordance with the movement of the cutting/plotting area.
  • Page 87 Press the ENTER key to register the newly specified position. The displayed X- and Y-coordinate values represent the current pen carriage position as X- and Y-axis offsets from the current origin. Press the F2 key to select DEFAULT if you do not wish to change the current LL position. The current position is then set as the lower-left position.
  • Page 88 <When a cut sheet is loaded in the rear loading model> Upper-right point Origin Lower-left point When ROTATE has been selected to rotate the coordinate axes by 90° as shown in the example below, the shaded area represents the effective cutting/ plotting area defined by the LL and UR points.

  • Page 89: Expanding The Cutting/Plotting Area

    6.5 Expanding the Cutting/Plotting Area The EXPAND function allows you to both widen and narrow the cutting area. Use this function to enable cutting or plotting to be performed right up to the area in which the pinch rollers are positioned, or to specify cutting or plotting that avoids the footprint areas at the sides of the media The cutting/plotting area that was determined when the plotter was initialized can be expanded in the range of from - 10 mm to +10 mm, based on the position of the inside edge of the two outermost...
  • Page 90 6-10 Press the ENTER key to register your setting. The following menu will appear. THIS OPERATION RESETS THE PLOTTER! CONTINUE> CANCEL> Press the F3 key (CONTINUE) to reset the plotter. To cancel the operation, press the F4 key (CANCEL). A DV A N C E D F U N C T I O NS AN D O P E R AT I O NS : E x p a n d i n g t h e C u t t i n g / P l o tt i n g A r e a...

  • Page 91: Setting The

    CAUTION:• The precision of the PAGE LENGTH function is guaranteed for feeding a 10- meter page. (The actual precision depends on the use of Graphtec-desig- nated film and the cutting conditions. Be sure to observe the following points.) - The basket must be used.
  • Page 92 6-12 Use the ( ) POSITION keys to move the cursor to the digit you wish to change. Next, use the ( ) POSITION keys to increase or decrease the value. • This setting is retained in the plotter’s internal memory even when the power is turned off.

  • Page 93: Rotating The Coordinate Axes

    6-13 6.7 Rotating the Coordinate Axes This function is used to move the origin and rotate the coordinate axes by 90° as shown in the figure below. (Rear Loading) (Front Loading) Coordinates when OFF Coordinates when ON was selected for ROTATE was selected for ROTATE Coordinates when ON Coordinates when OFF was...

  • Page 94: Setting The Mirror Mode

    6-14 6.8 Setting the Mirror Mode This function is used to cut a reversed image of the original data. In MIRROR mode, the origin point and coordinate data are reversed as shown in the figure below <Rear Loading> <Front Loading> When OFF was selected When ON was selected for MIRROR...

  • Page 95: Enlarging Or Reducing An Image

    6-15 6.9 Enlarging or Reducing an Image This function sets the SCALE factor for enlarging or reducing an image to be cut or plotted. ETTING ROCEDURE Press the MENU key. Press the NEXT key until the following menu appears. INTERFACE> AREA PARAMETERS>...

  • Page 96: Data Sorting Settings

    6-16 6.10 Data Sorting Settings This function sorts the cutting/plotting data stored in the buffer memory. There are two data sorting modes, Area Sorting and Pen Sorting. With Area Sorting, the plotter sorts the data to optimize the movement of the media in the media feed direction.

  • Page 97: Auto Registration Mark Reading Function

    6-17 6.11 Auto Registration Mark Reading Function The plotter uses a sensor to read the registration mark (reference lines) printed on the media, and then adjusts the axes to match the coordinate data so that cutting can be performed on pre-printed media without any shift between the print and cut data.

  • Page 98: The Reading Area Required For Registration Mark Detection

    6-18 - Registration marks should be either Pattern 1 or Pattern 2. - Registration marks should use single lines with the required line thickness specified. - The center of the lines is used as the reference point. The reading area required for registration mark detection The following illustrates the reading area the plotter requires for detecting registration marks.

  • Page 99: The Position Of The Origin Point

    6-19 With roll media, the registration marks must be at least 110 mm from the back edge of the media. Registration mark pattern 1 Registration mark pattern 2 Right pinch Left pinch roller roller Left pinch roller Right pinch roller The position of the origin point After the registration marks are recognized, the drawing origin point is positioned as shown below.

  • Page 100: Media On Which Registration Marks Cannot Be Detected

    6-20 Media on which registration marks cannot be detected The plotter cannot detect registration marks on the following types of media. • Transparent media → Due to the media’s transparency, the sensor will detect the surface of the plotter’s writing panel, preventing the accurate recognition of registration marks.

  • Page 101: Setting The Registration Mark Mode

    6-21 6.12 Setting the Registration Mark Mode This function is used to align media with printed markings such as registration marks with the plotter’s X and Y axes. • The line thickness must be between 0.3 to 1.0 mm for auto registration mark recognition.

  • Page 102: 2-Point Reading (2Points)

    6-22 Press the F1 key (MARK SCAN MODE). The following menu appears. MARK SCAN MODE ENABLED* DISABLED Press the F4 key (DISABLED) if you do not wish to perform auto registration mark recognition, and then press the ENTER key. To perform 2-point, 3-point, or 4-point reading, press the F3 (ENABLED) key and then press the ENTER key.

  • Page 103: 3-Point Reading (3Points)

    6-23 The plotter will start scanning the registration marks in accordance with the distance between the marks that was stored under the selected number in the registration mark reading area (see Section 6.13, “Setting the Registration Mark Reading Area”). If you press the F4 key (MANUAL), the following message appears. MOVE TO MARK 1 USE THE POSITION KEY TO MOVE THE PEN AND...
  • Page 104 6-24 If you wish to skip the registration mark sensing function, press the F2 key (SKIP) to return the plotter to Ready status. If you press the F3 key (AUTO), sensing begins from the current pen position. Use the POSITION keys to move the pen tip to the shaded area in the following diagrams, and then press the F3 key.

  • Page 105: 4-Point Reading (4Points)

    6-25 Use the ( ) POSITION keys to increase or decrease the value. Press the ENTER key to register your setting. The display changes to the following (only displayed if OFF has been selected for DISTANCE ADJUST). The measured value for the distance between points 1 and 3 is shown in the 3rd row.
  • Page 106 6-26 If you press the F4 key (MANUAL), the following message appears. MOVE TO MARK 1 USE THE POSITION KEY TO MOVE THE PEN AND THEN PRESS ENTER!! Use the POSITION keys to move the pen tip to MARK 1 (Point 1), and then press the ENTER key.

  • Page 107: Setting The Registration Mark Reading Area

    6-27 6.13 Setting the Registration Mark Reading Area This function allows you to change the start position for scanning by simply specifying the distance between registration marks. Since the plotter will not perform scanning in areas where there are clearly no registration marks, the mark- sensing time is reduced.
  • Page 108 6-28 Note: The following display can also be accessed from the INITIAL menu screen that is displayed when the media set lever is not engaged. MARK SCAN MODE> MARK TYPE> OTHER SETUPS> DISTANCE ADJUST> Note: DISTANCE ADJUST is not displayed if media has not been loaded in the plotter.

  • Page 109: Selecting The Registration Mark Type

    6-29 6.14 Selecting the Registration MARK TYPE This function is used to select the registration mark pattern that is printed on the media. ETTING ROCEDURE Press the AXIS/R.M.S. key. If the registration mark mode has been enabled, the following menu appears. Note: If the registration mark mode has not been set, the axis alignment menu screen appears.

  • Page 110: Specifying The Registration Mark Size

    6-30 6.15 Specifying the Registration MARK SIZE This function allows you to specify the size of the registration marks that are printed on the media. ETTING ROCEDURE Press the AXIS/R.M.S. key. If the registration mark mode has been enabled, the following menu appears. Note: If the registration mark mode has not been set, the axis alignment menu screen appears.

  • Page 111: Setting The Distance Adjustment

    6-31 6.16 Setting the DISTANCE ADJUSTMENT This function allows you to specify the method to precisely adjust the distance between registration marks. If the distance between registration marks is a value that can be divided by 5, 10, or 50 mm, the distance between the marks can be adjusted automatically.
  • Page 112 6-32 If the F4 key (STANDARD) was selected, the distance between the registration marks is rounded up or down to the nearest 5 mm, 10 mm, or 50 mm. Press the ENTER key to register your setting. If CUSTOM was selected for DISTANCE ADJUST, the following screen is displayed for selecting the distance adjustment divisor value.

  • Page 113: Setting The Axis Origin Offset

    6-33 6.17 Setting the AXIS ORIGIN OFFSET Unless the origin point has been moved to a new location, it is always located at the lower-left position. Use the AXIS ORIGIN OFFSET function when you wish to move the origin point. Registration mark pattern 1 Registration mark pattern 2 Origin point...
  • Page 114 6-34 Press the F3 key (AXIS ORIGIN OFFSET). The following menu appears. AXIS ORIGIN OFFSET +/- > 00 .0mm 000.0mm Press the F3 or F4 key to select the X or Y axis. Use the ( ) POSITION keys to move the blinking cursor to the left or right, and the ( ) POSITION keys to increase or decrease the value in the range from -200.0 to +200.0 (mm).

  • Page 115: Setting The Paper-Weight Function

    6-35 6.18 Setting the PAPER-WEIGHT Function The PAPER-WEIGHT function adds extra weight to hold the media down against the cutting surface to prevent a sensing error caused by media rising up from the cutting surface. Disable this function if the media does not need to be held down during the sensing operation.
  • Page 116 6-36 Press the F3 key (OTHER SETUPS). The following menu appears. MARK SIZE> SENSOR OFFSET ADJ> AXIS ORIGIN OFFSET> PAPER-WEIGHT> Press the F4 key (PAPER-WEIGHT). The following menu appears. PAPER-WEIGHT The asterisk “*” indicates the currently selected setting. To enable the PAPER-WEIGHT function, press the F3 key (ON). To disable the PAPER-WEIGHT function, press the F4 key (OFF).

  • Page 117: Setting The Sensor Offset Adjustment (Method 1)

    6-37 6.19 Setting the SENSOR OFFSET ADJUSTMENT (Method 1) The SENSOR OFFSET ADJ function is used to determine the corrective values you should input in order to adjust the precision of the registration mark sensor. If Method 1 is selected, the plotter scans a printed cross mark and then plots a second cross mark based on the reading of the printed cross mark.
  • Page 118 6-38 Press the F3 key (METHOD 1). The following menu appears. SENSOR OFFSET ADJUST PARAMETER SET> SCAN> Use the POSITION keys to move the pen carriage to the position near the cross mark shown in the figure below, and then press the F4 key (SCAN). Align the pen’s tip in this area The plotter scans the pre-printed cross mark, and then plots a second cross mark (see the figure below).

  • Page 119: Setting Procedure

    6-39 6.20 Setting the AXIS OFFSET ADJUSTMENT (Method 2) The SENSOR OFFSET ADJ function is used to determine the corrective values you should input in order to adjust the precision of the registration mark sensor. If Method 2 is selected, the plotter plots a cross mark using Pen Condition 1, and then using Pen Condition 1, plots a second cross mark based on the reading of the first cross mark.
  • Page 120 6-40 Press the F4 key (METHOD 2). The following menu appears. SENSOR OFFSET ADJUST PARAMETER SET> SCAN> Use the POSITION keys to move the pen carriage to the position where you wish to plot the cross mark, and then press the F4 key (SCAN). The plotter plots the first cross mark.

  • Page 121: Selecting The Axis Alignment Method

    6-41 6.21 Selecting the Axis Alignment Method This function allows you to select the method for manual axis alignment. There are three methods: 2-point alignment, 3-point alignment, and 4-point alignment. If 3- point alignment or 4-point alignment is selected, distance correction can be performed at the same time if distances are input at each point.

  • Page 122: Selecting The Axis Alignment Tool

    6-42 6.22 Selecting the Axis Alignment Tool This function allows you to specify the tool to use for manually performing axis alignment. ELECTING THE LIGNMENT Press the MENU key. 2. Press the NEXT key until the following menu appears. INTERFACE> AREA PARAMETERS>...

  • Page 123: Axis Alignment Settings

    6-43 6.23 AXIS ALIGNMENT Settings If the reading of registration marks cannot be performed at the plotter, this function is used to compensate for any offset in the origin or tilt in the coordinate axes that occurs when a medium plotted in another plotter such as an inkjet printer is loaded or when a previously plotted medium is reloaded.

  • Page 124: 3-Point Method

    6-44 Press the AXIS/R.M.S. key. The following menu appears. AXIS POINT 1 0 mm 0 mm Use the POSITION keys to move the pen carriage to Axis Point 1. The displayed X- and Y-coordinate values represent the current pen carriage position as X- and Y-axis offsets from the current origin.
  • Page 125 6-45 Load a medium with a pre-printed image. Specify Off for the registration mark mode (see Section 6.12, “Setting the Registration Mark Mode”. Select 3POINT for the axis alignment method (see Section 6.21, “Selecting the Axis Alignment Method”). Press the AXIS/R.M.S. key. The following menu appears. AXIS POINT 1 0 mm 0 mm...

  • Page 126: 4-Point Method

    6-46 14 The plotter returns to Ready status, and the axis alignment operation is completed. • After the axes are aligned, the settings will be reset if any of the following is performed. - Specification of a new origin - Loading of a new medium - ROTATE and/or MIRROR settings are made (make these settings before performing axis alignment) •...
  • Page 127 6-47 Press the ENTER key to register the setting. The following menu appears. AXIS POINT 3 0 mm 0 mm Use the POSITION keys to move the pen carriage to Axis Point 3. 10 Press the ENTER key to register the setting. The following menu appears. AXIS POINT 4 0 mm 0 mm...

  • Page 128: Setting Tangential Emulation

    6-48 6.24 Setting Tangential Emulation This function is effective when cutting thick media (more than 0.3 mm in thickness) and when the cutter blade sinks into the media and is not able to rotate properly, resulting in gaps between the start and finish points and the inability to cut sharp corners.

  • Page 129: Enabling/Disabling Tangential Emulation

    6-49 This setting is retained in the plotter’s internal memory even when the power is turned off. NABLING ISABLING ANGENTIAL MULATION Press the MENU key. Press the NEXT key until the following menu appears. INTERFACE> AREA PARAMETERS> FUNCTION 1> FUNCTION 2> Press the F4 key (FUNCTION 2).

  • Page 130: Setting Overcut

    6-50 ETTING VERCUT An overcut setting screen is displayed for the cutter-pen condition numbers for which tangential emulation is enabled. The amount of overcut can be specified for the start and end points. This function is particularly effective for aligning the start and end pointswhen cutting thick materials such as rubber.

  • Page 131: Setting The Pen Up Speed

    6-51 6.25 Setting the PEN UP SPEED This function allows you to set the traveling speed of the pen in the raised status. When using media that is difficult to cut (such as hard media or soft media), the pen-down speed must be set to a slow speed. Setting the pen-up speed to a fast speed reduces the overall cutting time.

  • Page 132: Adjusting The Blade Offset Angle

    6-52 6.26 Adjusting the Blade OFFSET ANGLE The FC7000 controls the angle of the cutter blade tip based on changes in the angles in the cutting data. This setting specifies the reference angle that determines whether angle control is applied. Specifying a large reference angle will shorten overall cutting time by reducing the time required for blade control, since the plotter will control the blade only for large variations in the angle.

  • Page 133: Setting The Offset Force

    6-53 6.27 Setting the OFFSET FORCE This function specifies the cutting force to be used to both perform a little cutting and to position the cutter blade during initialization. At this time, the direction faced by the cutter blade can also be controlled using a cutting force that is lower than that used for normal cutting operations, so this function lets you independently specify an offset cutting force.

  • Page 134: Setting The Step Pass

    6-54 6.28 Setting the STEP PASS This function is used in cases where the distance between the coordinate points of cutting data is extremely short. Because the cutting data will be processed in units specified by the STEP PASS setting, better image quality is gained as a result of stable rotation of the cutter blade’s tip.

  • Page 135: Setting The Intial Down Force

    6-55 6.29 Setting the INTIAL DOWN FORCE The initial down-force setting is effective when TANGENTIAL mode is selected (for the cutting of thick media). With thick film, additional time is required for the cutter blade to penetrate the media fully, even when the necessary cutting force is applied.

  • Page 136: Setting The Distance Adjust Function

    6-56 6.30 Setting the DISTANCE ADJUST Function This function corrects any deviation in the length of cut or plotted line segments, which occurs depending on the media being used. The adjustment 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 +1 mm (2000 x 0.05% = 1 mm), to become 2,001 mm.

  • Page 137: Setting The Distance Adjust Parameter

    6-57 ETTING THE ISTANCE DJUST ARAMETER A distance adjust parameter setting screen is displayed for the cutter-pen condition numbers for which DISTANCE ADJUST has been specified. Press the function key F1 through F4 corresponding to the cutter-pen setting area for which DISTANCE ADJUST has been specified. (Number 4 is used for the explanations in this section.) CONDITION 4 READY...

  • Page 138: Selecting The Type Of Perforated Line

    6-58 6.31 Selecting the Type of Perforated Line The CUT LINE PAT. function lets you specify one of seven types of cut lines from 1 to 7. If you select OFF, a solid line is cut. The default setting is OFF. Change this setting if the shapes being cut either separate too easily or are hard to separate.
  • Page 139 6-59 • Cutting operations using the CUT LINE PAT. (except for “OFF”) are not covered by the guarantee. • Cutting should normally be used with the default (“OFF”) pattern. • Unlike normal film cutting (half cutting), cutting out (die cutting) using the CUT LINE PAT.
  • Page 140 6-60 A DV A N C E D F U N C T I O NS AN D O P E R AT I O NS : S e l e ct i n g t h e T y p e o f P e r f o r at e d L i n e...

  • Page 141: Chapter 7: Options

    Chapter 7: OPTIONS This chapter describes the options available for the FC7000. Topics in this chapter 7.1 Loupe (PHP61-LOUPE) 7.2 Pouncing Tool 7.3 Pen Assignment (for 2-pen models only) 7.4 Pen Offset (2-pen models only)

  • Page 142: Loupe (Php61-Loupe)

    7.1 Loupe (PHP61-LOUPE) Axis Alighment and plotting Area Adjustment The loupe (bombsight) is used to align points for adjustment during axis alignment operations, and to align the corner points when specifying the plotting area. It indicates the current pen position, and is used for fine adjustment. The loupe is mounted in the pen holder.

  • Page 143: Using The Loupe

    Using the Loupe Use your finger to put the loupe in the pen down status. Position your line of sight so that you are looking directly down into the loupe. Look directly down into the loupe Pen down status CAUTION: If you look through the loupe at an angle, the center point will be shifted and you will not get a correct reading.

  • Page 144: Pouncing Tool

    7.2 Pouncing Tool Pouncing is a method used to create a punched outline on media. Attaching the Pouncing Tool Loosen the pen holder screw, and check that the [ ] mark for 2-pen and regis- tration mark recognition use is facing upward. (See Section 1.5, “Attaching a Cutter Pen”).

  • Page 145: Holder For Auto Registration Mark Sensor

    Holder for auto registration mark sensor Setting the pouncing conditions This function specifies the interval between the holes used to create a continuous punched outline. ETTING ROCEDURE Press the F1 to F4 key that corresponds to the number of the setting area (the condition number) that you wish to change.

  • Page 146: Pen Assignment (For 2-Pen Models Only)

    7.3 Pen Assignment (for 2-pen models only) This function assigns the number of a physical pen for the pen setting in each of the eight pen condition setting areas. The pen mounted in the pen holder attached to the pen carriage is PEN 1, and the pen mounted in the pen station is PEN 2. These two pens can be assigned.

  • Page 147: Pen Offset (2-Pen Models Only)

    7.4 Pen Offset (2-pen models only) The PEN OFFSET function is used to determine the corrective values you should input in order to adjust the precision between PEN 1 and PEN 2. The pen mounted in the pen holder attached to the pen carriage is PEN 1, and the pen mounted in the pen station is PEN 2.
  • Page 148 O P T I O N S : P e n O f fs e t ( 2 -p en m o d el s o n l y )

  • Page 149: Chapter 8: Back Ground Settings

    Chapter 8: BACK GROUND SETTINGS This chapter describes your plotter's background settings. Topics in this chapter 8.1 Description of the Background Settings 8.2 Setting the Background Settings...

  • Page 150: Description Of The Background Settings

    8.1 Description of the Background Settings The FC7000 is provided with the special functions listed below. • Display Language Setting (LANGUAGE SELECTION) This function sets the language used on the display. One of seven languages can be selected: English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, or Japanese.
  • Page 151 • Enabling/Disabling the Pen Select Command (PEN SELECT) Note: This function can only be specified for a 2-pen model. This function enables or disables the PEN SELECT command (“J” Command in GP-GL mode or the “SP” command in HP-GL mode) for a 2-pen model. •...
  • Page 152 • Cross-cut Force Setting (CROSS CUT PRESSURE) This function sets the cutting force for the cross-cut operation. The default value is 30, but the setting should be changed to suit the media type. Thin media: Decrease the value. Thick media: Increase the value. •...

  • Page 153: Setting The Background Settings

    8.2 Setting the Background Settings ETTING ROCEDURE Use the following procedure to display the background setting menus. Load media in the plotter, and then turn on the power. Press the MENU key and then press the NEXT key until the following menu appears. PEN UP/DOWN>...
  • Page 154 At the LANGUAGE SELECTION menu, use the ( ) POSITION keys to select the desired language and then press the ENTER key. At the CROSS CUT PRESSURE menu, use the ( ) POSITION keys to increase or decrease the value and then press the ENTER key. For all other displays, press the F3 or the F4 key to move the asterisk to your desired choice, and then press the ENTER key.

  • Page 155: Chapter 9: Test Modes And Troubleshooting

    Chapter 9: TEST MODES AND TROUBLESHOOTING This chapter describes the check points and possible solu- tions to use for troubleshooting. Topics in this chapter 9.1 Using the Condition List Mode 9.2 Running the SELF TEST 9.3 Using the DATA DUMP mode 9.4 The Plotter Does Not Operate When Turned On 9.5 The Plotter Does Not Operate Correctly 9.6 The Cutting Results Are Unsatisfactory...

  • Page 156: Using The Condition List Mode

    9.1 Using the Condition List Mode This function prints a list of the current plotter settings. CAUTION: The pen carriage starts moving as soon as the CONDITION PRINT function is selected. Do not place your hands or other objects on any moving parts. ETTING ROCEDURE Load paper larger than either ISO (A3) or Tabloid size (11”...

  • Page 157: Setting Procedure

    9.2 Running the SELF TEST Your plotter is provided with a self-test function that enables it to plot a pattern and check its own functions. CAUTION: The pen carriage starts moving as soon as the CONDITION PRINT function is selected. Do not place your hands or other objects on any moving parts. ETTING ROCEDURE Load paper larger than either ISO (A4) or letter size (8”...

  • Page 158: Using The Data Dump Mode

    9.3 Using the DATA DUMP mode The DATA DUMP function enables advanced users to check whether or not the plotter is properly receiving the data sent from the computer. If the data printed by the DATA DUMP function does not match the data actually sent from the computer, check your RS-232C interface conditions or COMMAND setting once more.

  • Page 159: The Plotter Does Not Operate When Turned On

    • The POWER lamp is lit, but the The plotter is defective. plotter does not operate. representative or nearest Graphtec dealer. → Contact your sales • The control panel’s POWER lamp The plotter is defective. lights but the plotter does not representative or nearest operate.

  • Page 160: The Plotter Does Not Operate Correctly

    The media sensors may Contact your sales Section 8 Background plotter during initialization. be deactivated. representative or nearest Settings, Enabling/ Graphtec dealer. Disabling the Media Sensors (MEDIA SENSOR) Strong light may be hitting If strong light is hitting the the sensors.
  • Page 161 Symptom CAUSE Solution See Section When data is sent to the Data outside the effective Change the application 10.4 Setting the STEP plotter, the pen carriage plotting area has been software data so that the SIZE moves and the PROMPT received, or the step size data fits within the lamp lights.
  • Page 162 Graphtec dealer. T E S T M O DE S A ND T RO U B L E S H O O T I N G : T h e P l o t t er D o e s N o t O p e ra t e C o r re c tl y...

  • Page 163: The Cutting Results Are Unsatisfactory

    9.6 The Cutting Results Are Unsatisfactory Symptom Cause Solution • The cut corners are too rounded. The CUTTER OFFSET is Adjust CUTTER OFFSET value. • The cut corners are too sharp. incompatible with the blade type If too low, corners become rounded. being used.
  • Page 164 9-10 Symptom Cause Solution • The cutting results differ from the The programmable resolution Set both the plotter and the specified size. (STEP SIZE) has been set software to the same resolution. differently at the plotter and the software application. Scaling has been specified.

  • Page 165: Error Messages In Gp-Gl Command Mode

    9-11 9.7 Error Messages in GP-GL Command Mode Symptom Cause Solution ERROR 1 The plotter received an unrecognizable COMMAND ERROR command. • Noise was input to the plotter upon Press the ENTER key. execution of the software application. • The software configuration regarding the Configure the software to drive your output device has been changed.

  • Page 166: Error Messages In Hp-Gl Command Mode

    9-12 9.8 Error Messages in HP-GL Command Mode If any of the following command errors occur, they are nearly always caused by one of the reasons listed below: CAUSE The software configuration regarding the output device has been changed; or The plotter’s interface conditions have been changed.
  • Page 167 9-13 Symptom Cause Solution ERROR 12 A device control command Check the device control INVALID BYTE IN I/O containing an invalid byte commands in your CONTROL was received. program. ERROR 13 A parameter outside of the Check the parameter OUT OF RANGE I/O permissible range was ranges in your program.
  • Page 168 9-14 T E S T M O DE S A ND T RO U B L E S H O O T I N G : E rr o r M e s sa g e s i n H P - G L Co m m an d M o d e...

  • Page 169: Chapter 10: Interfaces

    Chapter 10: INTERFACES This chapter describes how to connect your plotter to the computer using the RS-232C or USB interface. These inter- faces are switched automatically. Topics in this chapter 10.1 RS-232C Interface 10.2 USB Interface Settings 10.3 Interface Setting Menu 10.4 Setting the STEP SIZE 10.5 Setting the RS-232C Interface Transmission Conditions...

  • Page 170: Rs-232C Interface

    10-2 10.1 RS-232C Interface To use the RS-232C Serial interface, it is necessary to specify the COMMAND mode, either the STEP SIZE parameter (when the COMMAND setting is GP-GL) or the ORIGIN parameter (when the COMMAND setting is HP-GL), and the RS-232C interface conditions.

  • Page 171: Usb Interface Settings

    10-3 10.2 USB Interface Settings To use the USB interface, a USB driver must be installed in the computer. Please refer to the CD-ROM provided as a standard accessory for instructions on how to install the USB driver. The COMMAND mode and either the STEP SIZE parameter (when the COMMAND setting is GP-GL) or the ORIGIN parameter settings (when the COMMAND setting is HP-GL) are made at the plotter.

  • Page 172: Interface Setting Menu

    10-4 10.3 Interface Setting Menu The interface functions can be set before or after loading the media. INITIAL MENU SING THE TO SET THE FUNCTIONS Lower the media set lever. The following menu appears. LOAD MEDIA INITIAL MENU> Press the F4 key (INITIAL MENU). The following menu appears. AUTO PRE FEED>...

  • Page 173: Setting The Step Size

    10-5 10.4 Setting the STEP SIZE The STEP SIZE function can only be specified when the COMMAND setting is GP- GL. It specifies the minimum unit of distance travelled by the pen in step units. The STEP SIZE parameter can be set to 0.100, 0.050, 0.025, or 0.010 mm. Be sure to set the STEP SIZE parameter to the same setting at both your software application and at the plotter.

  • Page 174: Setting The Rs-232C Interface Transmission Conditions

    10-6 10.5 Setting the RS-232C Interface Transmission Conditions ETTING ROCEDURE Use either the INITIAL MENU or the MENU mode setting procedure described in Section 10.3 “Interface Setting Menu” to display the following menu. Setting Procedure STEP SIZE> RS-232C> COMMAND> Press the F3 key. The following menu appears RS-0 9600 BAUD NONE PARITY...

  • Page 175: Setting Procedure

    10-7 10.6 COMMAND Settings This function selects the command mode, either GP-GL or HP-GL. Be sure to set the command mode to match the command mode setting of your software application. ETTING ROCEDURE Use either the INITIAL MENU or the MENU mode setting procedure described in Section 10.3 “Interface Setting Menu”...
  • Page 176 10-8 I N T E R F A C E S : C O M M AN D S e t t i n g s...

  • Page 177: Chapter 11: Specifications

    Chapter 11: Specifications This chapter describes the plotter's main specifications. Topics in this chapter 11.1 Main Specifications 11.2 Options 11.3 Supplies 11.4 Menu Tree 11.5 External Dimensions...

  • Page 178: Main Specifications

    (including stand) (including stand) (including stand) When the optional basket and Graphtec-specified media are used. HP-GL is a registered trademark of Hewlett-Packard Company. The 2-pen unit is a factory-installed option. It cannot be retrofitted. The PPA32-TP12 pouncing pen cannot be used.

  • Page 179: Options

    11-3 11.2 Options Item Model Contents Quantity Stand ST0058 Stand FC7000-75 Basket 75 PG0017 Basket FC7000-75 Basket 100 PG0018 Basket FC7000-100 Basket 130 PG0019 Basket FC7000-130 Basket 160 PG0020 Basket FC7000-160 Multimedia stocker 75 RSK0010 Roll Media stocker FC7000-75 Multimedia stocker 100 RSK0011 Roll Media stocker FC7000-100 Multimedia stocker 130...

  • Page 180: Menu Tree

    11-4 11.4 Menu Tree S p e c i f i c at i o n s : M en u T re e...

  • Page 181: External Dimensions

    11-5 11.5 External Dimensions FC7000-75 1072 1260 unit: mm dimensional error:± 5 mm PTIONAL STAND AND ASKET ROVIDED 1260 1014 unit: mm dimensional error:± 5 mm S p ec i f i c a t i o n s: E x t e rn a l D i me n si o n s...

  • Page 182: Fc7000-100/130/160

    11-6 FC7000-100/130/160 1560(FC7000-100) 1860(FC7000-130) 2120(FC7000-160) 1014 unit: mm dimensional error:± 5 mm S p e c i f i c at i o n s : E x te r n a l D i m e n s i o n s...
  • Page 183 11-7 S p ec i f i c a t i o n s: E x t e rn a l D i me n si o n s...
  • Page 184 The specifications, etc., in this manual are subject to change without notice. FC7000 SERIES Dec. 1, 2005 3rd edition-01 GRAPHTEC CORPORATION...

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