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HL 721A/B 1351B Plotting Cutter User Manual
HL 721A/B 1351B Plotting Cutter User Manual
1. Statement from Manufacturer ·········································································· 2
2. Precaution ·································································································· 2
3. Routine Maintenance ····················································································· 3
4. Packing List and Accessories ··········································································· 3
5. Setup ·········································································································· 4
5.1. Machine Assemble ············································································· 4
5.2. Cable Connection ·············································································· 5
5.3. Blade and Pen Assemble ····································································· 5
5.4. Blade Adjustment and Installation ·························································· 6
5.5. Paper Setup ····················································································· 6
6. Offline Operation (Machine Standalone Adjustment) ············································· 7
6.1. Initialize ··························································································· 7
6.2. Check Z Axis (Pen/blade holder heads down or up) ·································· 7
6.3. Check X Axis (Pen/blade carriage moves left or right) ································ 7
6.4. Check Y Axis (Paper feeding shaft rotate forward or backward) ··················· 8
6.5. Check and Adjust Drawing/Cutting Speed ··············································· 8
6.6. Check and Adjust Blade Pressure ························································· 8
6.7. Starting Point & Trial Cut ····································································· 8
6.8. Check and Adjust Baud Rate ································································ 9
6.9. Repeat Previous Cutting Job ································································ 9
6.10. Cancel Current Cutting Job ·································································· 9
6.11. Online Mode ····················································································· 10
6.12. Offline/Pause Mode ············································································ 10
7. Online Operation (Work with PC) ······································································ 11
7.1. Install USB Driver under Windows OS ···················································· 11
7.2. Install Artcut with Graphic CD ······························································· 15
7.3. Work with CorelDRAW (for reference) ··················································· 18
7.4. Work with SignBlazer (for reference) ······················································ 20
8. Technical Specifications ·················································································· 22
9. Trouble Shooting ··························································································· 23
9.1. Carriage Assembly ············································································· 23
9.2. Paper Pressure & Feeding Shaft ··························································· 24
9.3. Power Supply ···················································································· 24
9.4. Random Cutting and Unpredictable ······················································· 24
9.5. Not Output any Work (No Response) ····················································· 24
9.6. Produced Work has Jagged Edges ························································ 24
10. FAQ ········································································································· 25
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
HL 721A/B 1351B Plotting Cutter User Manual HL 721A/B 1351B Plotting Cutter User Manual Table of contents 1. Statement from Manufacturer ·········································································· 2 2. Precaution ·································································································· 2 3. Routine Maintenance ····················································································· 3 4. Packing List and Accessories ··········································································· 3 5. Setup ·········································································································· 4 5.1. -
Page 2: Statement From Manufacturer
HL 721A/B 1351B Plotting Cutter User Manual 1. Statement from Manufacturer The manufacturer reserves the right to alter the contents of the manual and specifications of the product without notice. If the machine develops a fault, please contact your authorized agent straight away for prompt attention to your problem. -
Page 3: Routine Maintenance
HL 721A/B 1351B Plotting Cutter User Manual 3. Routine Maintenance Make sure the machine is placed on a stable, level surface and in a clean space with easy access. Do not share same power source with any heavy electrical appliances. -
Page 4: Setup
HL 721A/B 1351B Plotting Cutter User Manual 5. Setup 5.1. Machine Assemble Step 2 S/S big screw with Curve side face outside S/S sleeve Qty: 3 x 2 Flat side face inside Step 1 Black short screws with long plastic sleeve& cap... -
Page 5: Cable Connection
HL 721A/B 1351B Plotting Cutter User Manual Installation of vinyl collect basket for HL 721A model only Inside of main frame Outside of main frame 5.2. Cable Connection 1. Turn off both powers of the cutter and PC. 2. Connect USB or RS 232 (9 pin serial cable comes with the machine) to a PC (Only connect one of the cables. -
Page 6: Blade Adjustment And Installation
HL 721A/B 1351B Plotting Cutter User Manual Knife adjusting screw Knife handle Knife Knife sheath 5.4. Blade Adjustment and Installation 5.4.1. Adjust the protruding length of the knife top as required for specific cutting media。 Superficial materials Base paper Correct... -
Page 7: Offline Operation (Machine Standalone Adjustment)
HL 721A/B 1351B Plotting Cutter User Manual * Make sure there is 1 ~ 10 cm distance between feeding wheel and paper edge to achieve good feeding. 6. Offline Operation - Machine Standalone Adjustment ( The LCD panel layout of B model is different than A model, but key operations are same Key points: The cutting plotter stands alone, do not need to connect to a PC. -
Page 8: Check Y Axis (Paper Feeding Shaft Rotate Forward Or Backward)
HL 721A/B 1351B Plotting Cutter User Manual ← → 3. Press “ ” or “ ” arrow buttons, the pen/blade carriage will move left or right direction corresponding. 6.4. Check Y Axis (Paper Feeding Shaft Rotate Forward or Backward) Offline... -
Page 9: Check And Adjust Baud Rate
HL 721A/B 1351B Plotting Cutter User Manual 1. Make sure the red “Reset” LED stays on. 2. Press “Offline/Pause” button, and make sure the yellow LED stays on. 3. Press “↑” or “↓”or “→” or “←”arrow buttons corresponding to align paper and pen/blade carriage horizontally and vertically to find a proper stating point. -
Page 10: Online Mode
HL 721A/B 1351B Plotting Cutter User Manual 6.11 Online Mode 1. Only the red “Reset” button remains on which means the machine is standby to receive data from PC if data settings are correctly. 2. In the meanwhile, the settings of cutting speed and blade pressure can be changed by using arrow buttons. -
Page 11: Online Operation (Work With Pc)
HL 721A/B 1351B Plotting Cutter User Manual 7. Online Operation (Work with PC) 7.1. Install & Configure USB Driver under Windows OS Turn off both powers of PC and the machine. Connect USB cable between the machine and PC. Check all connections, cables, ports. - Page 12 HL 721A/B 1351B Plotting Cutter User Manual Step 3: Choose a printer port Step 4: Install the Printer driver Step 5: Insert the USB driver CD comes with the cutter, choose the “GOLDCUT JK Series” file. Step 6: Use the default printer name (GOLDCUT JK Series).
- Page 13 HL 721A/B 1351B Plotting Cutter User Manual Step 7: Click on “Next” Step 8: GoldCut USB drivers has been installed successfully, and then open the “Devices and Printers” windows to see if the new printer icon is there and make sure it is your default printer.
- Page 14 HL 721A/B 1351B Plotting Cutter User Manual USB001 Port (must be same at Artcut software) Up to this stage, three settings at three different places have been done. It’s time to start install Artcut application software. Location Setting Checking LCD panel of the machine...
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Page 15: Install Artcut With Graphic Cd
HL 721A/B 1351B Plotting Cutter User Manual 7.2. Install ArtCut Software (a sign maker software) with Graphic CD (Contains verify code, so please keep it in good condition). Step 1: Install Artcut software by inserting the CD into CD/DVD drive, and follow the installation guide as below. - Page 16 HL 721A/B 1351B Plotting Cutter User Manual Step 2: Insert Graphic CD to verify the Artcut. The graphic CD contains software key for Artcut, keep it in good condition. Presses “OK” only if you don’t want install the images on the graphic CD.
- Page 17 HL 721A/B 1351B Plotting Cutter User Manual HL-721(HPGL) USB001 Parameter Even HIGHLIGHT HL-721(HPGL) Alternative Manufacturers: Jinka JK721(HPGL) or JK1351(HPGL) HL 721 (HPGL) USB001 IF the blue progressing bar appears once click on the “START” button BUT the cutting plotter does...
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Page 18: Work With Coreldraw (For Reference)
HL 721A/B 1351B Plotting Cutter User Manual 7.3. Work with CorelDRAW under Windows OS (for reference only) Select the images, then click on “Outline” and choose “Hairline” Choose “Fill” and “None” Click “Print” and choose “Goldcut” Page 18/27... - Page 19 HL 721A/B 1351B Plotting Cutter User Manual Page 19/27...
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Page 20: Work With Signblazer (For Reference)
HL 721A/B 1351B Plotting Cutter User Manual 7.4 Work with SignBlazer (for reference only) 9600 Even Page 20/27... - Page 21 HL 721A/B 1351B Plotting Cutter User Manual Page 21/27...
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Page 22: Technical Specifications
HL 721A/B 1351B Plotting Cutter User Manual 8. Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Model 721A/B 1351B Max. paper width 720 mm 1350 mm Max. cutting width 630 mm 1260 mm Cutting speed 15 ~ 1000 mm/s Cutting force 0 ~ 600 g... -
Page 23: Trouble Shooting
HL 721A/B 1351B Plotting Cutter User Manual Trouble Shooting Check Points After a machine has been assembled properly, please follow the instructions below. 1. Load a piece of paper instead of vinyl film nice smoothly. 2. Load a ball pen in the front holder position instead of a blade in the rear holder position. 3. Move press feeding wheels properly by hand and make sure not places them on the joints of rolling shafts). 4. Adjust the springs of press feed wheels nice evenly. 5. Connect the power cable and switch the power on. The carriage head will move to the right end of the machine. 6. Check the LCD screen of the machine, the baud rate must be 9600. The Up‐speed on LCD screen means the idle speed of carriage when it’s not in cutting, e.g. the speed to return to starting point once finish cutting, the speed of moving the carriage to right or left by pressing arrow buttons. 7. Trial drawing/cutting Machine hardware check (offline mode, not connect to a PC) ... -
Page 24: Paper Pressure & Feeding Shaft
HL 721A/B 1351B Plotting Cutter User Manual infra-red beam is not being correctly broken by the interrupter arm fitted to the dolly: Adjust arm or replace faulty parts as required. 9.2. Paper Pressure & Feeding Shaft Motors make noise but the paper is not driven correctly or at all: There is too much pressure between the pinch rollers and the metal drive roller shaft –... -
Page 25: Faq
HL 721A/B 1351B Plotting Cutter User Manual 10. FAQ Q1: Will the characters below 1CM be deformed? When graving small characters, please set sharp-angle compensation in the software. For example, in Wentai plotting software. Steps: File → Cut/Plot… → Setup Plotter Compensation → Sharp angle 0.25... - Page 26 HL 721A/B 1351B Plotting Cutter User Manual The machine might be improperly grounded, make sure central line of the power source grounded。 Q6: Why the job feel not smooth with sharp-angle raised when plotting? The protruding length of knife top is too long, please adjust it as required.
- Page 27 HL 721A/B 1351B Plotting Cutter User Manual The machine employs high grade bearing oil, no extra oil needed even it works for a long time. After operation everyday, clean the dust with soft brush. The glue remaining in engine base can be cleaned with alcohol. If frequently operated in dusty environment above two years, please have maintenance technicians clean the dust in machine.
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