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Vinyl Express Q160 User Manual

Vinyl Express Q160 User Manual (180 pages)

CUTTING PLOTTER

Brand: Vinyl Express | Category: Plotter | Size: 3 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
2
To Ensure Safe and Correct Use
7
Preface
12
- Notes on this Manual
  12
- Registered Trademarks
  12
- Copyright
  12
Special Precautions on Handling Blades
13
- Cutting Blades
  13
- Cutter Pens
  13
After Turning on the Plotter
13
Notes on the Stand
14
Machine Caution Label
14
Daily Maintenance and Storage
14
- Daily Maintenance
  14
- Storing the Plotter
  14
Chapter 1: Out of the Box

15
- Checking the Contents
  16
- Nomenclature
  17
  - Front View
    17
  - Rear View
    18
- Assembling the Plotter
  19
  - Vinyl Express Q60/75/100/130/160 (Stand Provided)
    19
    
    Assembling the Stand
    19
    
    Mounting the Stock Rollers
    22
- Attaching the Vinyl Express Basket (Option)
  23
- Attaching a Cutter Pen
  24
  - Attaching a Pen to the Two-Pen Holder (Option)
    25
  - Attaching a Plotting Pen to the Pen Station
    26
- Replacing the Cross-Cutter Unit
  27
Chapter 2: Cutter Blades and Cutter Pens

29
- Blade Application and Features
  30
- Cutter Pen Nomenclature
  31
- Replacing the Cutter Blade
  32
  - Structure of Cutter Pen
    32
- Adjusting the Blade Length
  33
Chapter 3: Preparing to Cut

35
- Control Panel
  36
  - Indicator Lamps
    36
  - Function Keys
    36
  - Position Keys
    36
  - Menu Keys
    37
- Selecting a Function Menu
  38
  - When the Vinyl Express Is in MENU Mode
    38
  - When the Power Is Turned on Without any Media Loaded
    39
- Connecting to Your Computer
  40
- Turning on the Power
  41
- Loading Media
  43
- Aligning the Pinch Rollers
  47
- Selecting the Media Type
  51
Chapter 4: Pen Setting Conditions

53
- Pen Conditions
  54
  - Precautions to Observe When Cutting High-Intensity Reflective Film
    55
  - How to Improve Weedability
    55
- Selecting Cutter-Pen Condition Setting Areas
  56
  - Selection Method
    56
- Setting the Cutter-Pen Conditions
  57
  - To Change the FORCE
    57
    
    Setting Procedure
    57
    
    To Change the SPEED
    57
    
    Setting Procedure
    58
    
    To Change the QUALITY
    58
    
    Setting Procedure
    59
    
    To Change the OFFSET
    59
- Running Cutting Tests
  60
  - Test Cutting Procedure
    60
- Adjusting the Blade Length
  62
  - Test Cutting Procedure
    62
Chapter 5: BASIC FUNCTIONS and OPERATIONS

65
- Using the HOLD Function
  66
  - Setting Procedure
    66
- Withdrawing the Pen Carriage
  67
  - Setting Procedure
    67
- Moving the Pen Carriage to the Origin Point
  67
- Using the PRE FEED Function
  68
  - Setting Procedure
    68
- Moving the Origin Point
  69
- Using the COPY Function
  71
  - Setting Procedure
    71
- Pen Up/Down
  74
  - Setting Procedure
    74
- Using the CROSS-CUT Function
  75
  - Cutting Position
    75
  - Cutting Width
    75
  - Guidelines for Replacing the Cross-Cutting Unit
    75
  - Auto Cross-Cutting
    75
  - Manual Cross-Cutting
    76
    
    Setting Procedure
    76
- Using the MOVE STEP Function
  77
  - Setting Procedure
    77
- Upon Detection of no Medium During Roll Media Cutting
  78
  - Setting Operation
    78
Chapter 6: ADVANCED FUNCTIONS and OPERATIONS

79
- Changing the Initial Feed Speed
  80
  - Setting Procedure
    80
- Setting AUTO PRE FEED
  81
  - Making the Setting at the INITIAL MENU Screen
    81
- Setting the ORIGIN in HP-GL™ Mode
  83
  - Setting Procedure
    83
- Setting the Cutting/Plotting Area
  84
  - Setting Procedure
    84
- Expanding the Cutting/Plotting Area
  87
  - Setting Procedure
    87
- Setting the
  89
  - Setting Operation
    89
- Rotating the Coordinate Axes
  91
- Setting the Mirror Mode
  92
  - Setting Procedure
    92
- Enlarging or Reducing an Image
  93
  - Setting Procedure
    93
- Data Sorting Settings
  94
  - Setting Procedure
    94
- Auto Registration Mark Reading Function (Option)
  95
- Setting the Registration Mark Mode (Option)
  99
  - Setting Procedure
    99
  - 2-Point Reading (2POINTS)
    100
  - 3-Point Reading (3POINTS)
    101
  - 4-Point Reading (4POINTS)
    103
- Setting the Registration Mark Reading Area (Option)
  105
  - Setting Procedure
    107
- Selecting the Registration MARK TYPE (Option)
  107
  - Setting Procedure
    108
- Specifying the Registration MARK SIZE (Option)
  108
  - Setting Procedure
    109
- Setting the DISTANCE ADJUSTMENT (Option)
  109
  - Setting Procedure
    111
- Setting the AXIS ORIGIN OFFSET (Option)
  111
  - Setting Procedure
    113
- Setting the PAPER-WEIGHT Function (Option)
  113
- Setting the SENSOR ADJUSTMENT Function
  115
  - Setting Operation
    115
- Setting the SENSOR OFFSET ADJUSTMENT (Method 1) (Option)
  117
  - Method 1) (Option
    117
  - Setting Procedure
    119
- Setting the AXIS OFFSET ADJUSTMENT (Method 2) (Option)
  119
- Method 2) (Option
  119
Selecting the Axis Alignment Method

121
- Selecting the Axis Alignment Tool
  122
- AXIS ALIGNMENT Settings
  123
  - Selecting an Axis Alignment Method
    123
    
    2-Point Method
    123
    
    3-Point Method
    124
    
    4-Point Method
    126
- Setting Tangential Emulation
  128
- Setting the PEN up SPEED
  131
  - Setting Procedure
    131
- Adjusting the Blade OFFSET ANGLE
  132
  - Setting Procedure
    132
- Setting the OFFSET FORCE
  133
  - Setting Procedure
    133
- Setting the STEP PASS
  134
  - Setting Procedure
    134
- Setting the INTIAL down FORCE
  135
  - Setting Procedure
    135
- Setting the DISTANCE ADJUST Function
  136
  - Setting Procedure
    136
- Selecting the Type of Perforated Line
  138
  - Setting Operation
    138
Chapter 7: OPTIONS

141
- Loupe (PHP61-LOUPE)
  142
  - Axis Alighment and Plotting Area Adjustment
    142
  - Attaching the Loupe
    142
  - Using the Loupe
    143
- Pouncing Tool
  144
  - Attaching the Pouncing Tool
    144
  - Holder for Auto Registration Mark Sensor
    145
    
    Setting Procedure
    145
- Pen Assignment (for 2-Pen Models Only)
  146
  - Setting Procedure
    146
- Pen Offset (for 2-Pen Models Only)
  147
  - Setting Procedure
    147
Chapter 8: BACK GROUND SETTINGS

149
- Description of the Background Settings
  150
- Setting the Background Settings
  153
  - Setting Procedure
    153
Chapter 9: TEST MODES and TROUBLESHOOTING

155
- Using the Condition List Mode
  156
  - Setting Procedure
    156
- Using the DATA DUMP Mode
  157
  - Setting Procedure
    157
- The Plotter Does Not Operate When Turned on
  158
- The Plotter Does Not Operate Correctly
  159
- The Cutting Results Are Unsatisfactory
  162
- Error Messages in GP-GL Command Mode
  164
- Error Messages in HP-GL Command Mode
  165
  - Cause
    165
  - Solution
    165
Chapter 10: INTERFACES

167
- RS-232C Interface
  168
  - Factory Preset Settings
    168
- USB Interface Settings
  169
  - Supported Operating Systems
    169
- Interface Setting Menu
  170
- Setting the STEP SIZE
  171
  - Setting Procedure
    171
- Setting the RS-232C Interface Transmission Conditions
  172
  - Setting Procedure
    173
- COMMAND Settings
  173
Chapter 11: Specifications

175
- Main Specifications
  176
- Options
  177
- Supplies
  177
- Menu Tree
  178
- External Dimensions
  179
  - Vinyl Express Q60/75/100/130/160
    179

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