CE
3000-40/60/120
CUTTING PRO
USER’S MANUAL
MANUAL NO. CE3000-UM-151
TO ENSURE SAFE AND CORRECT USE
• To ensure the safe and correct use of your cutting plotter, read this manual thoroughly prior to use.
• After reading this manual, keep it in a handy location for quick reference as necessary.
• Do not allow small children to touch the cutting plotter.
• The following describes important points for safe operation. Be sure to observe them strictly.
Conventions Used in This Manual
To ensure the safe and accurate use of the cutting plotter as well as to prevent human injury and property
damage, the safety precautions provided in this manual are ranked in the three categories described
below. Be sure to gain a full understanding of the difference between each of the categories before reading
the Manual.
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
: This category provides information that, if ignored, is highly likely to cause fatal
or serious injury to the operator.
: This category provides information that, if ignored, is likely to cause fatal or seri-
ous injury to the operator.
: This category provides information that, if ignored, could cause injury to the
operator or damage to the cutting plotter.
Description of Safety Symbols
The symbol indicates information that requires careful attention (including warnings). The
specific point requiring attention is described by an illustration or text within or next to the
symbol.
The indicates an action that is prohibited. Such prohibited action is described by an illustration or text within or next to the symbol.
The symbol indicates an action that must be performed. Such imperative action is described
by an illustration or text within or next to the symbol.
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Safety Precautions
WARNING
Do not touch the rollers or moving parts such as the carriage
while cutting or plotting is in progress.
• Such action may result in injury.
Be sure to ground the earth terminal.
• If the cutting plotter is not grounded, the operator could suffer an
electric shock in the event of current leakage.
Keep your hands, hair, etc., away from the rollers or moving
parts such as the carriage even if the cutting plotter is
stopped, as it may suddenly start moving when data is
received.
• Such action may result in injury.
Do not touch
Ground the cutting plotter
Keep your distance
Do not disassemble, repair, or remodel the cutting plotter.
• Such action may cause electric shock or a fire hazard due to
current leakage.
• Contact with the high-voltage parts within the cutting plotter may
cause electric shock.
• If the cutting plotter requires repairs, contact your sales
representative or nearest Graphtec vendor.
Do not connect the cutting 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.
Do not use the cutting plotter in a location where it will be
exposed to water, rain, or snow.
• Such locations may cause electric shock or a fire hazard due to
current leakage.
No disassembly
Prohibited
Avoid water
Specified
rating
Beware of electric shock
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Safety Precautions (Continued)
WARNING
If the cutting plotter generates smoke, overheats, emits a
strange odor, or otherwise functions abnormally, do not
continue using it. Turn off the power and unplug the power
cord from the electrical socket.
• Use of the cutting 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
inexperienced personnel is extremely dangerous.
Do not allow dust or metal scraps to adhere to the power
plug.
• A dirty power plug may result in electric shock or a fire hazard
due to current leakage.
Prohibited
Prohibited
Beware of electric shock
Do not use the power cord if it is damaged.
• Use of a damaged cord may result in electric shock or a fire
hazard due to current leakage.
• Replace the power cord with a new one.
Be careful when handling the cutter blade.
• Touching the blade with your bare hand may cause injury.
• Do not touch the cutter blade while cutting is in progress.
Unplug the power
cord from the socket
Do not touch
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Safety Precautions (Continued)
CAUTION
Do not use or store the cutting plotter in a location exposed
to direct sunlight or the direct draft of an air conditioner or
heater.
• Such locations may impair the performance of the cutting plotter.
Do not use the cutting plotter in an excessively dusty or
humid location.
• Such locations may impair the performance of the cutting plotter.
Do not place any receptacle containing water or other fluid on
top of the cutting plotter.
• Fluid falling inside the cutting plotter may cause electric shock or
a fire hazard due to current leakage.
Prohibited
Prohibited
Avoid water
Beware of electric shock
Do not use the cutting plotter in a location subject to
excessive mechanical vibration or electrical noise.
• Use in such locations may impair the performance of the cutting
plotter.
When disconnecting the power cord or interface cable, do not
pull on the cord/cable.
• Such action will damage the cord/cable, resulting in a fire hazard
or electric shock.
If water or foreign matter enters the cutting plotter,
discontinue use. Turn off the power and unplug the power
cord from the electrical socket.
• Use of the cutting plotter in such a condition may result in
electric shock or a fire hazard due to current leakage.
• Contact your sales representative or nearest Graphtec vendor
for repairs.
Prohibited
Prohibited
Unplug the power
cord from the socket
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Safety Precautions (Continued)
CAUTION
Do not attempt to lubricate the cutting-plotter mechanisms.
• Such action may cause it to break down.
Do not clean the cutting plotter using volatile solvents such
as thinner or benzene.
• Such action may impair its performance.
Provide sufficient space around the cutting plotter so that it
does not strike any objects in its vicinity during cutting or
plotting. Such contact may cause misalignment in cutting or
plotting.
• Such contact may cause cutting or plotting to go out of
alignment.
Prohibited
Prohibited
Do not touch
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When using indoor lighting such as fluorescent or other
electrical lamps, provide a distance of at least one meter
between the cutting plotter and the light source.
• Close proximity of such a light source may cause the sensor to
malfunction and prevent proper size detection of the media.
When using the cutter, take care not to extend the blade more
than necessary.
• An overly extended blade will damage the cutting mat and
adversely affect the cutting quality.
Move the pen carriage slowly when moving it manually in
order to load the medium or for other reasons.
• Moving it quickly may damage the cutting plotter.
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■ CE3000 Series
WARNING:
The United States Federal Communications Commission has specified that the following notice must be
brought to the attention of users of this product.
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION RADIO FREQUENCY
INTERFERENCE STATEMENT
NOTE : This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device,
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment
in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct
the interference at his own expense.
USE SHIELDED CABLES
To comply with FCC Class A requirements, all external data interface cables and connectors must be properly shielded and grounded. Proper cables and connectors are available from GRAPHTEC’s authorized
dealers or manufacturers of computers or peripherals. GRAPHTEC is not responsible for any interference
caused by using cables and connectors other than those recommended or by unauthorized changes or
modifications to this equipment. Unauthorized changes or modifications could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
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Selecting a Power Cable
Plug Configuration Plug Type
North America
125 V
10 A
Europe
250 V
10 A
UK
250 V
5 A
Australia
250 V
10 A
Reference
Standards
ANSI C73.11
NEMA 5-15
UL498/817/62
CSA22.2
NO.42/21/49
CEE(7)VII
IEC320
CEE13
BS1363
BS4491
BS6500
AS3112
AS3109
AS3191
Power Cable
UL Listed
Type SJT
No.18AWG x 3
300 V, 10 A
TYPE: H05VV-F
3 x 1.0 mm 2
TYPE: H05VV-F
3 x 1.0 mm
TYPE: OD3CFC
3 x 1.0 mm
2
2
North America
250 V
15 A
Switzerland
250 V
6 A
ANSI C73.20
NEMA 6-15
UL 198.6
SEV1011
SEV1004
SEV1012
UL Listed
Type SJT
No.18AWG x 3
300 V, 10 A
TYPE: H05VV-F
3 x 0.75 mm
2
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PREFACE
Thank you for choosing a Graphtec CE3000-series cutting plotter. The CE3000-40 cutting plotter uses
stepping motors, and the CE3000-60/120 employ a digital servo drive system to achieve high-speed and
high-precision cutting. In addition to cutting marking film and other media, it can also be used as a pen
plotter. To ensure high cutting quality and optimal productivity, be sure to read this User’s Manual thor-
oughly prior to use.
Notes on this Manual
(1) No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form
or by any means, without the prior written permission of Graphtec Corporation.
(2) The product specifications and other information in this manual are subject to change without notice.
(3) While every effort has been made to provide complete and accurate information, please contact your
sales representative or nearest Graphtec vendor if you find any unclear or erroneous information or
wish to make other comments or suggestions.
(4) Notwithstanding the stipulations in the preceding paragraph, Graphtec Corporation assumes no liabil-
ity for damages resulting from either the use of the information contained herein or the use of the
product.
Registered Trademarks
All names of companies, brands, logotypes, and products appearing in this manual are the trademarks or
registered trademarks of their respective companies.
Copyright
This User’s Manual is copyrighted by Graphtec Corporation.
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Contents
TO ENSURE SAFE AND CORRECT USE......................................................................................i
Conventions Used in This Manual .....................................................................................................i
Description of Safety Symbols...........................................................................................................i
■ CE3000 Series................................................................................................................................... vi
WARNING: ......................................................................................................................................vi
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION RADIO FREQUENCY
INTERFERENCE STATEMENT ......................................................................................................vi
USE SHIELDED CABLES ...............................................................................................................vi
Selecting a Power Cable ..................................................................................................................vii
PREFACE .............................................................................................................................................. viii
Notes on this Manual ..................................................................................................................... viii
Registered Trademarks ................................................................................................................. viii
Copyright ....................................................................................................................................... viii
Contents ..................................................................................................................................................ix
1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 Checking the Accessories.............................................................................................. 1-2
1.2 Parts Names and Functions ........................................................................................... 1-3
Front View (CE3000-40/60)............................................................................................... 1-3
Rear View (CE3000-40/60) ............................................................................................... 1-3
Front View (CE3000-120).................................................................................................. 1-4
Rear View (CE3000-120) .................................................................................................. 1-5
Control Panel..................................................................................................................... 1-6
1.3 Assembling the Stand..................................................................................................... 1-7
Stand Construction............................................................................................................ 1-7
Stand Assembly Instructions ............................................................................................. 1-7
1.4 Attaching the Basket..................................................................................................... 1-10
Basket Construction ........................................................................................................ 1-10
Basket Attachment Instructions....................................................................................... 1-10
2. SETTING UP THE CUTTER PLOTTER
2.1 Connecting to Your Computer ....................................................................................... 2-2
2.2 Turning on the Power...................................................................................................... 2-3
2.3 Loading the Medium........................................................................................................ 2-4
Loading a Roll Medium...................................................................................................... 2-4
Loading Sheet Media......................................................................................................... 2-8
Aligning the Push Rollers .................................................................................................. 2-9
2.4 Adjusting and Mounting the Cutter Pen...................................................................... 2-11
Types and Features of Cutter Blades.............................................................................. 2-11
Cutter-Pen Construction.................................................................................................. 2-12
Replacing the Cutter Blade.............................................................................................. 2-12
Adjusting the Blade Length.............................................................................................. 2-13
Mounting the Cutter Pen.................................................................................................. 2-14
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3. BASIC SETTINGS AND OPERATIONS
3.1 Setting the Format of Data to be Received ................................................................... 3-2
Setting the Command Mode.............................................................................................. 3-2
Setting the STEP SIZE ...................................................................................................... 3-3
Setting the ORIGIN POINT................................................................................................ 3-3
3.2 Setting the Interface Conditions .................................................................................... 3-4
3.3 Setting the Cutter-Pen Conditions................................................................................. 3-5
Selecting Cutter-Pen-Condition Setting Areas .................................................................. 3-6
Storing Cutter-Pen-Condition Setting Areas...................................................................... 3-6
Setting TOOL (cutter blade or pen) ................................................................................... 3-6
Setting OFFSET ................................................................................................................ 3-7
Setting FORCE.................................................................................................................. 3-7
Setting SPEED .................................................................................................................. 3-8
Setting QUALITY ............................................................................................................... 3-8
3.4 Displaying the Effective Cutting Area ........................................................................... 3-9
3.5 Moving the Pen ................................................................................................................ 3-9
3.6 Setting the Initial Cutting Position................................................................................. 3-9
3.7 Stop Function ................................................................................................................ 3-10
3.8 Moving the Pen Carriage in +100 mm Steps............................................................... 3-11
3.9 Test Cutting.................................................................................................................... 3-12
4. FUNCTION SETTINGS AND OPERATIONS
4.1 PAUSE Menu List ............................................................................................................ 4-2
4.2 Setting the FEED function .............................................................................................. 4-3
4.3 Setting AUTO PRE-FEED ................................................................................................ 4-4
4.4 Setting TANGENTIAL Mode............................................................................................ 4-5
4.5 Auto-Registration-Mark-Reading Settings .................................................................... 4-6
Setting the Registration-Mark Mode .................................................................................. 4-9
4.6 Clearing the Buffer Memory ......................................................................................... 4-19
4.7 Aligning the Coordinate Axes ...................................................................................... 4-20
4.8 Distance Adjustment..................................................................................................... 4-22
4.9 Setting the PAGE LENGTH ........................................................................................... 4-24
4.10 Setting the Cutting/Plotting Area ................................................................................. 4-25
4.11 Expanding the Cutting/Plotting Area........................................................................... 4-26
4.12 Rotating the Coordinate Axes ...................................................................................... 4-27
4.13 Cutting/Plotting Using the Buffer Memory.................................................................. 4-28
4.14 Sorting Settings............................................................................................................. 4-30
4.15 Interface Settings .......................................................................................................... 4-31
4.16 Setting the Format of Data to be Received .................................................................4-32
Setting the Command Mode............................................................................................ 4-32
Setting the STEP SIZE .................................................................................................... 4-32
Setting the ORIGIN POINT.............................................................................................. 4-33
4.17 Blade Wear Detection.................................................................................................... 4-34
Checking the Wear Rate ................................................................................................. 4-34
Setting Wear-Rate Groups .............................................................................................. 4-35
Setting Wear-Rate Factors .............................................................................................. 4-36
Clearing the Total Distance (Wear Rate)......................................................................... 4-36
4.18 Raising and Lowering the Pen .....................................................................................4-38
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4.19 TEST Mode ..................................................................................................................... 4-39
Condition-List Printing ..................................................................................................... 4-39
Self-Test-Pattern Printing ................................................................................................ 4-40
Dump Mode..................................................................................................................... 4-40
Cutting Demo................................................................................................................... 4-41
4.20 Setting the PEN UP SPEED .......................................................................................... 4-43
4.21 Setting the OFFSET FORCE ......................................................................................... 4-44
4.22 Setting the OFFSET ANGLE ......................................................................................... 4-45
4.23 Setting the STEP PASS................................................................................................. 4-46
4.24 Setting the Initial Down Force ...................................................................................... 4-47
4.25 Setting the LENGTH UNIT............................................................................................. 4-48
5. Setting and Using the Special Functions
5.1 Description of Special Functions A............................................................................... 5-2
Enabling/Disabling the “:” and “;” Commands
(when the COMMAND setting is GP-GL) .......................................................................... 5-2
Moving the Pen While Raised or Lowered in Response to the “W” Command
(when the COMMAND setting is GP-GL) .......................................................................... 5-2
Model ID Response (when the COMMAND setting is HP-GL).......................................... 5-2
SETTING PRIORITY ......................................................................................................... 5-2
Blade-Tip Initial Position Setting........................................................................................ 5-2
Enabling/Disabling PEN UP MOVE................................................................................... 5-3
Enabling/Disabling the Media Sensors.............................................................................. 5-3
Enabling/Disabling the Home Sensors.............................................................................. 5-3
Setting the PARALLEL I/F Mode....................................................................................... 5-3
Circle-Command Resolution Setting (when the COMMAND setting is HP-GL) ................ 5-3
Enabling/Disabling Blade Wear Detection......................................................................... 5-3
5.2 Setting Special Functions A........................................................................................... 5-4
5.3 Description of Special Functions B............................................................................... 5-4
Display Language Setting (MENU LANGUAGE SELECTION) ......................................... 5-4
5.4 Setting Special Functions B........................................................................................... 5-5
6. TROUBLESHOOTING
6.1 The Cutting Plotter Does Not Operate When Turned On............................................. 6-2
6.2 The Cutting Plotter Does Not Operate Correctly .......................................................... 6-2
6.3 The Cutting Results Are Unsatisfactory........................................................................ 6-3
6.4 An Error Message Was Displayed ................................................................................. 6-4
APPENDIX
Appendix A Main Specifications.........................................................................................................A-2
Appendix B Options and Supplies......................................................................................................A-3
Appendix C External Dimensions.......................................................................................................A-4
Appendix D Menu Tree.........................................................................................................................A-6
INDEX
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1
INTRODUCTION
1.1 Checking the Accessories ......................................................1-2
1.2 Parts Names and Functions ...................................................1-3
1.3 Assembling the Stand
(CE3000-120: Standard / CE3000-60: Optional) ............................ 1-7
1.4 Attaching the Basket (CE3000-60/120: Optional)...............1-10
1.1 Checking the Accessories
Check to confirm that all of the standard accessories listed below are present. If any item is missing,
please contact your sales representative or nearest Graphtec vendor promptly.
AC power cord
1
User Guide CD-ROM
1
Cutter plunger
1
Quick Start Manual, Usage Precautions
1 each
Cutter blade (CB09UA)
1
Media cutter
1
Water-based fiber-tip pen
1
Roll-medium tray (CE3000-40/60 only)
1 pair
Stand (CE3000-120 only)
1
1 – 2
1.2 Parts Names and Functions
■ Front View (CE3000-40/60)
Cutting mat
Grit roller
Push rollers
Pen carriage
Media set leverPen holder
Control panel
Parallel (Centronics)
interface connector
Serial (RS-232C)
interface connector
USB interface
connector
Cutting mat : Cutting or plotting is performed on this mat.
Grit roller : Feeds the medium backward or forward
Push rollers : Pushes the medium against the grit rollers
Pen carriage : Moves the cutter pen to the left and right
Pen holder : Holds the cutter pen and moves it up and down
Media set lever : Raises or lowers the push rollers during loading of a medium
Control panel : Used to operate the cutting plotter and set functions
Parallel (Centronics) interface connector : Used to connect a Centronics-compatible parallel interface cable
USB interface connector : Used to connect a USB cable
Serial (RS-232C) interface connector : Used to connect an RS-232C serial interface cable
■ Rear View (CE3000-40/60)
Power switch
Roll-medium trays
Roll-medium-tray
guide rail
Roll-medium trays : Holds a roll medium
Roll-medium-tray guide rail : Used to mount the roll-medium trays
AC power inlet : Connects the power cord to the cutting plotter
Power switch : Turns the power supply to the cutting plotter on or off
AC power inlet
1 – 3
■ Front View (CE3000-120)
Cutting mat
Cutting mat
Grit roller
Grit roller
Push rollers
Push rollers
Pen carriage
Pen carriage
Pen holder
Pen holder
Media set lever
Media set lever
Control panel
Control panel
Parallel (Centronics)
Parallel (Centronics)
interface connector
interface connector
Serial (RS-232C)
Serial (RS-232C)
interface connector
interface connector
USB interface
USB interface
connector
connector
Cutting mat ; Cutting or plotting is performed on this mat.
Grit roller ; Feeds the medium backward or forward
Push rollers ; Pushes the medium against the grit rollers
Pen carriage ; Moves the cutter pen to the left and right
Pen holder ; Holds the cutter pen and moves it up and down
Media set lever ; Raises or lowers the push rollers during loading of a medium
Control panel ; Used to operate the cutting plotter and set functions
Parallel (Centronics) interface connector ; Used to connect a Centronics-compatible parallel interface cable
USB interface connector ; Used to connect a USB cable
Serial (RS-232C) interface connector ; Used to connect an RS-232C serial interface cable
1 – 4
■ Rear View (CE3000-120)
Power switch
AC power inlet
Stock rollers
Stoppers
Stand
AC power inlet : Connects the power cord to the cutting plotter
Power switch : Turns the power supply to the cutting plotter on or off
Stand : Supports the cutting-plotter unit
Stock rollers : Holds the roll media
Stoppers : Used to determine the position of the roll media loaded
1 – 5
■ Control Panel
Indicator Lamp
STATUS: Illuminates while the power to the cut-
ting plotter is turned on, and goes out
when the cutting plotter is in PAUSE
status. This lamp flashes when data is
being received from an interface,
regardless of whether or not the cutting
plotter is in PAUSE status.
Panel Keys
TEST: Press this function key to conduct a cut-
ting test and check the cutting conditions.
PREV.: Press this function key to view the previ-
ous display on the LCD when in PAUSE
status.
NEXT: Press this function key to view the next
display on the LCD when in PAUSE status.
COND.: Press this function key to view the cut-
ter-pen condition settings.
PAUSE: Press this function key once in READY
status to switch to PAUSE status in
order to change the various settings.
Press it again to cancel the PAUSE status. Pressing this key while cutting or
plotting is in progress stops the cutting
or plotting.
ENTER: Pressing this function key registers the
cutting or plotting conditions set.
POSITION:
These keys are used to move the cursor
or change the settings on the LCD display on the function setting screens.
Press these keys when in PAUSE status
to move the pen carriage or the
medium.
ORIGIN: Press this function key to set the origin
point. The pen position is set as the origin point when this key is pressed.
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1.3 Assembling the Stand (CE3000-120: Standard / CE3000-60: Optional)
■ Stand Construction
The stand is made up of the following parts.
Stand feet (L/R)
CE3000-60
CE3000-120
Hexagonal socket bolt
(M5) x 12 Coin screw x 4
Stand side bars (L/R)
CE3000-60
CE3000-60 only
CE3000-120
Hexagonal socket bolt
(M6) x 8
CE3000-120 only
Center bar
CE3000-60
CE3000-120
Allen wrench (M5) Allen wrench (M6)
CE3000-120 only
■ Stand Assembly Instructions
Step
1
Fasten the stand feet (L/R) to the stand side bars (L/R) with the hexagonal socket bolts (M5), using the
Allen wrench.
CE3000-60 CE3000-120
Front
* There are three
bolt holes, but
the center one
is not used.
Hexagonal
socket bolt (M5)
Front
Stand foot
Stand side bar
Stopper
Hexagonal
socket bolt (M5)
Stand foot
Stand side bar
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Step
2
Fasten the stand tops (L/R) to the stand side bars (L/R) with the hexagonal socket bolts (M5), using the
Allen wrench.
Step
CE3000-60 CE3000-120
3
Hexagonal
socket bolt (M5)
Stand top
Stand side bar
Hexagonal
socket bolt (M5)
Stand top
Stand side bar
Loosely fasten the stand side bars (L/R) to the center bar with the hexagonal socket bolts (CE3000-60: M5,
CE3000/20: M6), using the Allen wrench.
CE3000-60
Center bar
Center bar
Hexagonal
socket bolt (M5)
Stand side bar
CE3000-120
Stand side bar
Hexagonal
socket bolt
(M6)
1 – 8
Step
4
Mount the CE3000 cutting plotter on the stand by inserting the positioning pins on the stand into the positioning holes on the underside of the cutting plotter. Fasten using the four coin screws or hexagonal socket
bolts (M6).
CE3000-60
cutting plotter
Positioning pins
Stand
Positioning pins
CE3000-120
CE3000-60
CE3000-120
Stand
Hexagonal socket
bolts (M6)
Coin screws
CHECKPOINT
Step
5
With the CE3000-120, make sure the casters with stoppers are at the front.
Tighten the hexagonal socket bolts loosely fastened in step 3.
1 – 9
1.4 Attaching the Basket (CE3000-60/120: Optional)
■ Basket Construction
The basket is made up of the following parts.
Sheet support pipe Sheet Hexagonal socket bolts (M6) x 4
■ Basket Attachment Instructions
CHECKPOINT
Step
1
Detach the four coin screws or hexagonal socket bolts (M6), and separate the cutting plotter from the stand
(see “1.3 Assembling the Stand”).
Step
2
Attach the sheet support pipe to the stand tops, and fasten using the hexagonal socket bolts.
At least two people are required for assembly of the basket.
Hexagonal socket bolts (M6)
Sheet support pipe
CE3000-60
Sheet support pipe
Stand top
CE3000-120
Hexagonal socket bolts (M6)
Stand top
1 – 10
Step
3
Mount the CE3000 cutting plotter on the stand by inserting the positioning pins on the stand into the positioning holes on the underside of the cutting plotter. Fasten using the four coin screws or hexagonal socket
bolts (M6).
CE3000-60
cutting plotter
Positioning pins
Stand
CE3000-60
CE3000-120
cutting plotter
Coin screws
CHECKPOINT
Positioning pins
Hexagonal
socket bolts (M6)
CE3000-120
Stand
With the CE3000-120, make sure the casters with stoppers are at the front.
1 – 11
Step
4
Pull out the sheet support pipe and attach the sheet. Divide the sheet over the center bar, and then fasten
the sheet to the sheet support pipe using the press-studs.
CE3000-60
Sheet support pipe
Sheet
Divide over the center bar
Press-studs
CE3000-120
Sheet
Press-studs
Divide over
the center bar
Sheet support pipe
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SETTING UP THE CUTTER PLOTTER
2.1 Connecting to Your Computer................................................ 2-2
2.2 Turning on the Power ................................................................ 2-3
2.3 Loading the Medium..................................................................2-4
2.4 Adjusting and Mounting the Cutter Pen...........................2-11
2.1 Connecting to Your Computer
The cutting plotter can be connected to a computer via the parallel (Centronics-compatible) port, serial
(RS-232C) port, or USB port. Select which port to use according to the requirements of your application
software and/or which of your computer’s interface ports are available for use.
Use a Centronics-compatible parallel cable, serial cable, or USB cable in accordance with the connection
method chosen. Obtain a Graphtec approved interface cable that is compatible with the interface ports (the
interface cables are available separately).
Step
1
Check to confirm that the Power switch is turned off (the “O” side is down).
Step
2
Connect the cable between the cutting plotter and the computer. Make sure the connectors at the cutting
plotter and computer ends are correctly oriented.
2 – 2
2.2 Turning on the Power
Connect the cutting plotter to the AC electrical socket using the power cord provided, and turn on the
power.
Step
1
Check to confirm that the Power switch is turned off (the “O” side is down).
Step
2
Connect the cutting-plotter AC power inlet to a correctly rated electrical socket using the power cord provided.
Step
3
Turn on the cutting plotter by pressing the “|” side of the Power switch. The STATUS lamp on the control
panel will light up.
2 – 3
Step
4
If no medium has been loaded, the message below appears on the display, prompting the loading of a
medium.
LOAD MEDIA!!
If a medium has already been loaded, the current media setting is displayed as shown below.
ROLL2 PRESS ENTR
Select the media mode to suit the medium used. For instructions on loading media and selecting the media
mode, see “2.3 Loading the Medium.”
2.3 Loading the Medium
Load the medium, aligning it with the right-hand grit roller when viewed from the front so that it registers
with the media sensor. Then, adjust the push-roller position to match the width of the medium. The cutting
plotter can use media in roll or sheet form. Load the desired medium type by following the appropriate
instructions.
■ Loading a Roll Medium
Load the roll medium onto the roll-medium trays or stand stock rollers.
CHECKPOINT
The roll-medium trays are provided as standard equipment with the CE3000-40/
60, but cannot be used with the CE3000-120. The stand is provided as standard
equipment with the CE3000-120 and is available as an option with the CE3000-60,
but cannot be used with the CE3000-40.
Loading the Roll Medium on the Roll-Medium Trays (CE3000-40/60)
Step
1
Place the roll-medium trays flush against the roll-medium-tray guide rail, and place the roll medium on top
of them. Make sure the roll-medium trays are set on the correct side with the bearings facing outward.
Roll medium
Roll-medium trays
Flush
Roll-medium-tray
guide rail
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Placing on the Stand (CE3000-120: Standard / CE3000-60: Optional)
Step
1
Fit the stoppers to one of the stock rollers (loosen the screws on the stoppers first).
For the CE3000-60:
Stock roller
Stoppers
For the CE3000-120:
Stoppers
Stock roller
Step
2
Position the stock roller with the stoppers towards the front, and place the other stock roller toward the rear
to suit the roll-medium size.
Step
3
Place the roll medium on the stock rollers, and clamp it between the stoppers. Once the position is fixed,
tighten the screws on the stoppers.
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Loading the Roll Medium
Step
1
Lower the media set lever to raise the push rollers.
Step
2
Place the roll medium on the roll-medium trays or stand stock rollers, and then pass the leading edge of
the medium from the back of the cutting plotter so it emerges from the front, while making sure to remove
any slack in the medium conveyance path.
Step
3
Pull the leading edge out of the front of the cutting plotter so that it completely covers the media sensor. If
the leading edge has been pulled out too far, turn the roll to adjust the length of the medium that is protruding.
Media sensor
CHECKPOINT
Step
4
Adjust the position of the left- and right-hand push rollers to suit the width of the roll medium.
Load the medium so that it passes over the media sensor.
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