CE6000 SERIES
CUTTING PLOTTER
SETUP MANUAL
MANUAL NO.CE6000-UM-8M4
Preface
Thank you for choosing this product. Carefully keep this manual in a handy location for quick reference as necessity
prior to use to ensure safe and correct use and also to thoroughly understand the functions and operate them
effectively.
Prior to use
Be sure to read the attached "TO ENSURE SAFE AND CORRECT USE" prior to use. Otherwise, it may cause an
unexpected accident or re.
Notes on this Manual
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Roles of each manual
Setup Manual (this manual) Read it to understand Displaying method for User's Manual, Method for connecting
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User's Manual (PDF data) Read it to thoroughly understand the functions.
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Cutting Plotter Controller Manual (PDF data)
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Read it to run the software "Cutting Plotter Controller" for operation of this Cutting
this Cutting Plotter with the PC, Installing method for controller driver software, and to
prepare for the operation.
Plotter through your PC.
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Before starting the Setup
Make the following preparations before starting Setup.
Check that all of the items included in the package. (Please see the User's Manual (PDF).)
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For the Parts Names, please see the User's Manual (PDF).
Assemble this Cutting Plotter, and set up it. For the assembling procedures, see either Manual attached to the Stand or
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User's Manual (PDF).
To use the Cutting Master 4, previously install the Design application (Adobe Illustrator or CorelDRAW) that is used.
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For the latest supported version, please visit our website.
When there are virus detection program or system resident program, terminate them beforehand.
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Upon installation, be sure to log into Windows using an account with administrator privileges on your computer.
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CAUTION
Usage of the software
Each of the Cutting Plotter Controller/Graphtec Studio software is engaged in various settings on the Cutting Plotter. Do not use them at
the same time.
Flow of setup
Setting up the Plotter main unit
1. Attaching a Tool
2. Loading Media (Paper or Marking Film)
3. Aligning the Push Rollers
4. About the Initial Setup screen
5. Set the media type into the Plotter
6 Tool adjustment and test cutting
The cutter blade can replaced depending on the material or thickness of the
media.
Fix the media to the Plotter. P. 0 4
Adjust the position of the push roller. P. 0 9
Select "Display Language" and "Length Unit". P.1 0
Set the media type to the Cutting Plotter, depending on the set media. P.1 0
Adjust the protruded cutter edge length and the cutting Force depending on the material
and thickness of the media. Make test cutting for the set media to adjust the best condition.
Installing the Software
Setup in a Windows operating environment
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Launching the Start menu
A. Install CE6000Plus Software
Installing the Cutting Plotter Controller
Installing the Driver software
(Cutting Plotter Driver)
• To connect using the USB
For each software, install them using the Installer housed in the attached
DVD-RO M.
Once Cutting Plotter Controller is installed, you can control main functions of
the Cutting Plotte through the PC.
The Driver software controls the Plotter and makes plotting according to the
data created by the PC.
Turn on the power source of Plotter in the middle of installing, and connect the USB cable.
P. 0 3
P.11
P.14
P.1 6
P.1 6
P.17
Install the software as necessity.
B. Setup the Graphtec Pro Studio
C. Setup the Cutting Master 4
D. Install the User's Manual
Setup in a Macintosh operating environment
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A. Setup the Cutting Master 4
B. Setup the Graphtec Studio
Software enabling cutting data to be created through simple commands.
Create designs and edit characters/shapes using this software.
Plug-in driver that enables simple cutting through direct operation from within
Adobe Illustrator and CorelDRAW.
Installs the User's Manual. P.1 8
Plug-in driver that enables simple cutting through direct operation from within
Adobe Illustrator.
Software enabling cutting data to be created through simple commands.
Create designs and edit characters/shapes using this software.
P.1 8
P.1 8
P.1 9
P.1 9
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Setting up the Plotter main unit
1. Attaching a Tool
Attach a tool (cutter plunger, plotter pen) to the plotter.
Attaching a Tool
When mounting the tool in the tool holder, please note the following.
Push the tool all the way into the holder until its ange contacts the upper part of the holder and then tighten the screw
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rmly.
To prevent injury, avoid absolutely touching the tool immediately after the cutting plotter is turned on or whenever the tool
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is moving.
For details, see “Attaching a Tool” on in User’s Manual.
It is explained here using cutter plunger as an example.
CAUTION
When pushing the tool holder with your ngers, the blade tip may be protruding. Take care not to cut your ngers.
Supplement
When using with half cutting and plotter pen, set the seal in Tool Holder 1 (backward), and when using cutting out (perforated cut), set
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the seal in Tool Holder 2 (forward).
Cutting out means that the media is cut out completely.
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Half cutting means that only the marking lm is cut out, leaving the backing sheet uncut.
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1 Loosen the tool holder screw.
Bracket to hold tool
Top
2 While pushing up the tool holder, push until its ange completely touches
the upper part of the holder.
Bracket to
hold tool
Flange
Tool holder
Tool holder
Bracket to hold tool
Tool holder
Supplement
When using with half cutting and plotter pen,
set the seal in Tool Holder 1 (backward), and
when using cutting out (perforated cut), set the
seal in Tool Holder 2 (forward).
Tool holder 2
(Forward : Using
cut ting)
Tool holder 1
(Backward : Half cutting/Plotting Pen)
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3 Make sure that the tool bracket is engaged on the tool's ange, and then tighten the screw.
Bracket to hold tool
Flange
Removing the tool
When removing the tool, turn it counterclockwise to remove the tool.
2. Loading Media (Paper or Marking Film)
Both roll media and sheet media can be used with the CE6000.
Load the media according to the instructions given for each type. Use the grit roller on the right side of the media (looking
from the front) as a guide when setting it in the media sensor. Afterwards, adjust the push roller so that it's lined up with the
side of the media.
For details, see User's Manual (PDF).
Loading Roll Media
1 Lower the media set lever to raise the push rollers.
Push roller
Media sensor
2 Set the roll media on top of the stock shaft, and then insert the roll media into the stopper. Once it's set, tighten the
stopper's screws.
Media set
lever
Supplement
For more information about the position of the
push roller, see "Adjust the Push Roller".
Stopper
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3 Push the tip of the roll media forward from the back of the CE6000.
Make sure to pull it so that there is no slackening across the roll media's
route.
When using the roll media tray
Put the roll media on the roll media tray and
then push the tip of the roll media forward from
the back of the machine.
4 Press the media stopper to engage it, and then pull the leading edge
out of the front of the plotter, making sure that it completely covers the
media sensor.
Media sensors
Media stopper
Slide th e
media
stopper
5 Position the media and the push rollers to correspond with the width of
the media.
When using the model with 2 push rollers
The push rollers push down on either side of the media. Use the grit
roller position guide to make sure the push rollers are set on top of the
grit rollers.
Push roller
Grit roller
Grit roller position guide
Push roller
Media stopper
This stops the stock shaft from spinning when
setting in media. It is also utilized when pulling
roll media straight out.
Supplement
When actually cutting, please release the lock
from the media stopper (while pulling to the
exterior, slide it forward).
Supplement
The media must always be positioned over
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the media sensor.
See "Aligning the Push Rollers" about the
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position of the push rollers.
Media
Media sensor
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When using the model with 4 push rollers
Use the 4 push rollers to push down the sides and center of the media.
Use the grit roller position guide and make sure the push rollers are on
top of the grit rollers.
You can adjust the center push roller's hold-down force.
Push roller
Grit roller position guide
Push roller
Grit roller
Media sensor
(The push roller is on top of the grit roller.)(The push roller is on top of the grit roller.)
Supplement
The media must always be positioned over
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the media sensor.
See "Aligning the Push Rollers" about the
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position of the push rollers.
See "Aligning the Push Rollers" for
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information about push roller hold-down
force.
(The center push roller is not on top of the
grit roller.)
(The center push roller is near the edge.)
When Feeding Long-axis Media (at exceeds 2 meters)
Position the push rollers at least 15 mm inside the edges of the media.
Push roller
15mm 15mm
Media
When Feeding Long-axis Media (at least 2 meters)
Position the push rollers at least 5 mm inside the edges of the media.
Push roller
5mm 5mm
Media
6 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 push rollers.
Media set lever
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