Graphtec CE LITE-50 User Manual

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USER’S MANUAL

CE LITE-50-UM-151

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing Cutting Plotter CE LITE-50. This device is a cutting plotter that realizes high-speed

and high-precision work. In addition to cutting marking lms, this device can also be used as a pen plotter.

Please carefully read through this manual prior to use in order to ensure safe and proper use of the device.

This product is manufactured and sold under license from Gerber Scientic Products, Inc. for US Patent No.

5,537,135 and its foreign patents.

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 specications 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 nd any unclear or erroneous information or wish to make

other comments or suggestions.

(4) Not with standing the stipulations in the preceding paragraph, Graphtec Corporation assumes no liability

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.

Introduction

This product uses a blade. In order to prevent injury accidents due to the blade, please be very careful when

handling the cutter blade such as when attaching the cutter pen to the main unit.

Cutter Pen

The tip is a sharp blade. Be careful not to use an excessive blade depth. In addition, refrain from protruding the

blade from the tip of the cutter pen when the cutter pen is not in use.

After Attachment to the Main Unit

Refrain from touching the pen tip after the power has been turned ON and during operation as doing so is

dangerous.

Precautions on Handling the Cutter Blade

Cutter blade

Precautions After Turning the Power ON

The tool carriage and media that is set may suddenly move during work, immediately after work has ended,

and while conguring various settings. Keep hands, hair, and clothes, etc. away from moving parts and their

range of motion and refrain from placing objects on these places. When using the device, be very careful to

avoid injury due to getting hands, hair, or clothes, etc. caught in the device.

Notes regarding Warning Labels

The warning label shown below has been placed on the tool carriage of the device. Be sure to observe the

precautions listed.

Tool carriage

Notes regarding the Wording in This Manual

"Cutting" as used in this manual refers to the device operating to draw gures with a drawing pen or cut

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media with the cutter pen.

"Media" as used in this manual collectively refers to paper, roll paper, sheet paper, and marking lm.

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Introduction

Before Work

Be sure to read through the included "TO ENSURE SAFE AND CORRECT USE" Performing work without

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reading this section may lead to an unexpected accident or cause a re.

Precautions when Using Curled Media

An upward curl, even when weak, can cause the media to jam.

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Either use media that is not curled or manually x the curl so that the media has a weak downward curl that

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ts along the main unit of the plotter.

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Contents

CONTENTS

Introduction ................................................................. i

Notes on this Manual ..................................................i

Registered Trademarks ................................................ i

Cutter Pen ..........................................................ii

After Attachment to the Main Unit ........................................ii

Precautions After Turning the Power ON ...........................................ii

Notes regarding Warning Labels .................................................ii

Notes regarding the Wording in This Manual........................................ii

Before Work ................................................................ iii

Precautions when Using Curled Media ........................................... iii

Chapter 1 Notes Before Use

1.1 Standard Accessories .................................................1-2

1.2 Names and Functions of Each Component .................................1-3

1.3 Operation Panel ......................................................1-4

Types of Screens and Operations ......................................1-4

Other Displays and Operations ........................................1-5

1.4 Installing the Main Unit.................................................1-6

Installation Space ...................................................1-6

1.5 Media Size and Cutting Area ............................................1-7

Compatible Media Sizes..............................................1-7

Cutting Area .......................................................1-7

1.6 Installing the Driver and Software ........................................1-8

1.7 Connecting and Turning ON the Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9

1.8 Connecting a Computer ...............................................1-10

1.9 Settings when Turning the Power ON for the First Time ......................1-11

Chapter 2 Basic Operations

2.1 Setting the Tool ......................................................2-2

Adjusting the Blade Depth of the Cutter ..................................2-2

Reference and Precautions regarding Blade Depth Adjustment ...............2-2

Setting the Tool ....................................................2-3

2.2 Setting the Media Set Levers............................................2-4

2.3 Setting the Push Rollers................................................2-5

Moving the Push Rollers .............................................2-5

Push Roller Setting Positions ..........................................2-5

2.4 Loading Sheet Media ..................................................2-6

Loading the Media Up Against the Push Rollers ...........................2-6

Loading the Media upon Releasing the Push Rollers .......................2-8

Unloading Sheet Media ..............................................2-9

2.5 Conrming the CONDITION NO. (Cutting Condition).........................2-10

2.6 Precautions when Creating Data ........................................ 2 -11

Notes regarding the Cutting Origin Position ..............................2 -11

Notes regarding the Cutting Area......................................2-12

2.7 Sending Cutting Data.................................................2-13

2.8 Ordinary Care ......................................................2-14

Cleaning the Cutter Pen .............................................2-14

Chapter 3 Cutting along Printed Data

3.1 What is Printing & Cutting? .............................................3-2

3.2 Simple Printing & Cutting ...............................................3-3

3.3 Registration Mark Scanned Printing & Cutting...............................3-5

3.4 Types and Arrangement of Registration Marks ..............................3-6

Registration Mark Shapes ............................................3-6

Positions for Registration Mark Arrangement..............................3-7

Automatic Registration Mark Position Detection ...........................3-8

3.5 Flow of Creating Registration Marks to Cutting ..............................3-9

Graphtec Pro Studio.................................................3-9

Cutting Master 4 ...................................................3-12

Graphtec Studio ...................................................3-15

Contents

Chapter 4 Convenient Functions

4.1 Cutting Roll Media ....................................................4-2

Assembling the Roll Media Stocker .....................................4-2

Loading and Scanning Roll Media ......................................4-4

Setting the Page Length..............................................4-8

4.2 Cutting using the Carrier Sheet ..........................................4-9

Loading Media onto the Carrier Sheet ..................................4-10

Loading the Carrier Sheet ...........................................4 -11

4.3 Plotting with the Drawing Pen ..........................................4-14

Setting the Drawing Pen in the Pen Adapter .............................4-14

Setting the Pen Adapter .............................................4-15

4.4 Cutting from a USB Memory ...........................................4 -17

Saving Data on a USB Memory .......................................4-17

Cutting upon Loading USB Memory Data ...............................4 -17

Cutting Barcode-equipped Data.......................................4-18

4.5 Cutting Multiple Media using the Same Data (Copy Function)..................4 -19

Copying Multiple Cuts on a Single Media................................4-19

Copying Repeatedly on Multiple Media .................................4-21

4.6 Cutting upon Specifying the Cutting Position...............................4-22

4.7 Expanding the Cutting Area ............................................4-23

4.8 Aborting and Pausing during a Cut ......................................4-24

4.9 Withdrawing the Tool Carriage..........................................4-25

Chapter 5 Detailed Settings

5.1 Individually Registering Settings for Cutting Conditions .......................5-2

5.2 Adjusting the Cutting Quality ............................................5-3

Selecting the Tool and Setting the Offset Value............................5-3

Setting the Cutting Force .............................................5-4

Setting the Offset Force ..............................................5-4

Setting the Condition Priority ..........................................5-5

Contents

Setting the Distance Adjustment .......................................5-5

Setting the Blade Tip Orientation Initialization Position ......................5-6

5.3 Adjusting the Cutting Time..............................................5-7

Setting the Speed...................................................5-7

Setting the Acceleration ..............................................5-7

Setting the Tool Up Speed ............................................5-8

5.4 Cutting Thick Media ...................................................5-9

What is the Tangential Mode? .........................................5-9

Setting the Tangential Mode...........................................5-9

Setting the Overcuts................................................5-10

5.5 Performing Cut Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 -11

Cutting 1 Test with the Setting Values ..................................5 -11

Cutting 3 Tests to include Setting Values ± 1.............................5 -12

Conrming the Cut Test .............................................5 -12

5.6 Registration Mark Scan Settings ........................................5-13

Setting the Scan Mode ..............................................5-13

Conrming Registration .............................................5-14

Correcting the Registration Mark Position ...............................5-16

Setting Automatic Registration Mark Position Detection ....................5 -19

5.7 Adjusting the Media Operation..........................................5-20

Setting the Pre Feed Operation .......................................5-20

Setting the Auto Pre Feed ...........................................5-21

Setting the Initial Feed ..............................................5-21

Setting the Media Width Detection .....................................5-22

5.8 Setting Commands ..................................................5-24

Selecting the Command .............................................5-24

Setting the HP-GL Origin Point .......................................5-24

Setting the HP-GL Model Emulated ....................................5-24

Setting the GP-GL Step Size .........................................5-25

5.9 Setting the Operation Panel............................................5-26

Language Selection ................................................5-26

Selection of Unit for Lengths .........................................5-26

Setting the Beep for Key Operation ....................................5-26

Chapter 6 Troubleshooting

6.1 Responding to Trouble .................................................6-2

When the device does not operate even when the power is turned ON .........6-2

Operation is Irregular ................................................6-2

6.2 Conrming Error Messages .............................................6-3

GP-GL Command Errors .............................................6-3

HP-GL Command Errors .............................................6-3

ARMS Errors ......................................................6-4

Other Error Displays.................................................6-4

6.3 Conrming the Operation of the Main Unit..................................6-5

Plotting the Self Test Pattern ..........................................6-5

Plotting the Test Pattern ..............................................6-5

Adjusting the Width Detection Sensor ...................................6-6

Main Unit Diagnosis Test .............................................6-6

Contents

6.4 Conrming the Main Unit Firmware Version.................................6-7

Appendix

A.1 Standard Specications ................................................A-2

A.2 Supply Items ........................................................A-3

A.3 Appearance Drawing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-4

A.4 Menu Tree ..........................................................A-5

A.5 List of Initial Values ...................................................A-9

INDEX ....................................................................I-1

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Chapter 1 Notes Before Use

An overview of this device and connections with a computer are explained in this chapter.

1.1 Standard Accessories

1.2 Names and Functions of Each Component

1.3 Operation Panel

Installing the Main Unit

1.4

1.5

Media Size and Cutting Area

1.6 Installing the Driver and Software

Connecting and Turning ON the Power

1.7

1.8

Connecting a Computer

1.9 Settings when Turning the Power ON for the First Time

Chapter 1 Notes Before Use

1.1

Please conrm that all accessories are included. If any of the accessories are missing, please immediately contact your store of purchase or our company's customer service.

Cutter Set (Standard Blade) [PM-BS-001] 1 set Blade Tip Cap Jig 1 unit

Cross Cutter [PM-CC-001] 1 unit Software Activation Code 1 sheet

SETUP MANUAL 1 copy TO ENSURE SAFE AND CORRECT USE 1 copy

Standard Accessories

Carrier Sheet (13-inch) 1 sheet Roll Media Stocker 1 set

AC Adapter 1 unit AC Cable 1 unit

USB Cable (1.5 m) 1 unit

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Chapter 1 Notes Before Use

1.2

Media sensor

Names and Functions of Each Component

Push roller Media holding roller (movable)

Tool holder

Tool carriage

Roll media stocker

Push roller positioning guide

Push roller

Media set lever - right

Operation panel

Power switch Power supply connector

USB memory-dedicated port USB interface

Cutter groove

Operation panel: Used to operate the device and congure various settings.

Media set lever-right: Used to raise/lower the push roller when setting media and x (3 positions) / release

the media. Adjust this lever according to the width of the media.

Media set lever-left: Used to raise/lower the push roller when setting media and x/release the media.

Push rollers: Touches the media to x/transport the media. Adjust this roller according to the type

and size of the media.

Push roller positioning guide:

Sets the push rollers at the position of the indicated marking.

Tool carriage: Drives the tool left/right and scans registration marks and barcodes.

Tool holder: Holds the tool and drives it up/down.

Media holding roller (movable):

Holds down media to prevent low cutting quality and malfunction of register mark detection. Set it in the center or the most lifted part of the media.

Media sensor: Scans media.

Front Guide: Sets the media at the position of the indicated marking.

Roll media stocker: Holds roll media.

Power switch: Used to turn the power ON/OFF.

USB memory-dedicated port:

Used to connect and load data from a USB memory.

USB interface: Used to connect the device with a computer.

Power supply connector: Used to connect the power cable.

Cutter groove:

Used when registrationping roll media with the cross cutter.

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Chapter 1 Notes Before Use

1.3

Operation Panel

Types of Screens and Operations

HOME Screen and Functions of Buttons

"MENU" button:

"CONDITION NO. Selection" buttons:

"CONDITION" button:

setting screen.

"LOAD MEDIA" button:

Used to transition to the Load Media screen.

The following screen is displayed when media is set.

"UNLOAD MEDIA" button:

Used to Unload Media that has been set.

"COPY" button:

"CUT TEST" button:

"HOME" button:

"USB" button:

Used to transition to the copy mode.

Used to move the tool carriage to the home point.

Used to transition to the menu for cutting from a USB memory.

Used to transition to the "MENU" screen.

Used to select the CONDITION NO.

Used to transition to the CONDITION (cutting condition)

Used to transition to the cut test screen.

Position key:

Other Buttons

"Page" button:

"Exit" button:

"Conrm" button:

"Execute" button:

"Origin" button:

"Cutting Area" button:

"OK" button:

"Stop" button:

Used to transition to the next page on the same tier level.

Used to exit the current screen. When touched before the

where the

Used to conrm settings.

Used to execute settings.

Used to congure the plot origin.

Used to display th cutting area of the media that has been loaded.

Used to conrm the position of the tool moved with the position keys.

Stops the cutting operation.

Menu Selection Screen

This screen is used to select setting

items. Please touch the button to set.

Used to transition to the position key screen.

(Conrm) in a screen

(Conrm) is displayed, the screen is exited without setting the item.

Different Button Colors

Light blue indicates the selected setting. Please touch the button to set

Different Display Boxes

White boxes can be touched to

transition to the input screen.

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Light blue boxes display the

current setting value.

Input Screen

Number Input

Touch the buttons to input a numb er.

Drum Selection

Rotate the drum to scroll through the list and select a setting value.

Chapter 1 Notes Before Use

List Selection

Touch the item you wish to select from the list to set the item.

Position Keys

The tool carriage or media moves to each direction when the " ", " ", " " and " " position keys are touched. The movement will be started from slow speed when the position keys are touched. The movement speed changes to fast speed when key is touching more than a few seconds.

Other Displays and Operations

Instruction Screen

If the power is turned ON while in a state where the media set levers are released, the message "SET THE

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MEDIA SETTING LEVER." will appear on the operation panel. Once the media set levers are lowered, the "LOAD MEDIA" screen will be displayed.

When setting the media, a message regarding the media or the push rollers may appear. In such case,

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operate the device by following the on-screen instructions.

Operate the device by following the on-screen instructions also when other operation related messages

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appea r.

Sleep Release

The touch panel function will be turned off (Sleep Mode) in a few minutes

when it is not touched.

To restart it, touch the touch panel.

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Chapter 1 Notes Before Use

1.4

Installing the Main Unit

Installation Space

Secure enough space to install the device so that the cutting operation is not affected.

The space required to the front and rear of the device will vary depending on the size of the media being

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used.

Refrain from placing obstacles in front of or behind the main unit that will interfere with transportation of the

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media.

Installation Space when Using Carrier Sheets

934mm

296mm

50mm

100mm

834mm

311mm

When using the roll media stocker and installing the device on a table, use a table that is leveled and solid with a top panel that is at least 934 × 502 mm in size.

When using roll media, refrain from placing obstacles in front of or behind the main unit that will interfere with

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transportation of the media.

934mm

50mm

100mm

502mm

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Chapter 1 Notes Before Use

1.5

Media Size and Cutting Area

Compatible Media Sizes

This cutter is able to use only width of standard media size as shown in the table below. Use the carrier sheet when the media width is other than below. For more information on the carrier sheet, refer to "4.2 Cutting using the Carrier Sheet".

Compatible

Media Width

210.0mm A4

215.9 mm 8.5inch

220.0mm OK

250.0mm B4

25 7. 0m m B4

279.4mm 11i n ch 29 7. 0m m A3

304.8mm 12inch

320.0mm OK

329.0mm A3+

353.0mm B3

364.0mm B3

381.0m m 15inch

420.0mm A2

431.8mm 17inch

508.0mm 20inch

ISO A/JIS A JIS B ISO B Inch Non-Standard

Size

Position of right side

Media Set Lever

3500.0mm B2

Cutting Area

The cutting area and cutting direction will be as shown below.

Sheet Media Roll Media

10mm 10mm

5mm30mm

Cutting Area

Sheet Media

When margin is normal

5mm 5mm

Cutting Area

When margin is narrowed

5mm30mm

15mm 15mm

5mm

When margin is normal

Cutting Area

5mm 5mm

5mm

Cutting Area

Sheet Media

When margin is narrowed

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Chapter 1 Notes Before Use

1.6

Download the device driver and application software from Graphtec website to install these on your computer.

Installing the Driver and Software

Notes on Compatible OS

The software for this device is compatible with the following OS environments:

Graphtec Pro Studio & Cutting Master 4 & Divece Driver (Windows) Windows 10 (32-bit / 64-bit), Windows 8.1 (32-bit / 64-bit), Windows 8 (32-bit / 64-bit), Windows 7 (32-bit / 64-bit)

Graphtec Studio & Cutting Master 4 (Mac) Macintosh Mac OS X 10.11 - 10.7 / mac OS 10.13 - 10.12 (Graphtec Studio is also compatible with Mac OS X 10.6)

Please conrm the latest compatible OS environment on our company website.

Installing the Cutting Plotter Driver (Windows)

Download the devoce driver from Graphtec website website. For installation procedures, refer to the documented procedures available on the website.

URL: http://www.graphtec.co.jp/en/imaging/celite/support.html

The device driver for Mac does not need install.

CAUTION

Do not connect this device and the computer with a USB cable before installing the printer driver. Connecting these prior to installation may prevent the printer driver from being properly installed.

Installing Graphtec Pro Studio (Windows)

Download the software from the following Graphtec website.

URL: http://www.graphtec.co.jp/en/imaging/celite/support.html

For installation procedures, refer to the documented procedures available on the website.

Installing Cutting Master 4 (Windows/Mac)

Download the software from the following Graphtec website.

URL: http://www.graphtec.co.jp/en/imaging/celite/support.html

For installation procedures, refer to the documented procedures available on the website.

Installing Graphtec Studio (Mac)

Download the software from Graphtec website.

URL: http://www.graphtec.co.jp/en/imaging/celite/support.html

For installation procedures, refer to the documented procedures available on the website.

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Chapter 1 Notes Before Use

1.7

Connect this device and the AC outlet via the standard accessory of AC adapter, and then turn ON the power.

Connecting and Turning ON the Power

1. Connect the AC adapter and the AC cable (1). Connect the AC adapter to the power supply connector of

this device (2). Connect the AC cable to the AC outlet of specied voltage (3).

(3)

(2)

AC Cable

(1)

AC Adapter

2. Press the power switch to turn ON the power.

Conrm that the touch panel has started up. When turning ON the power, wait at least 20 seconds to turn on the power after the power was turned OFF. The device may fail when immediately the power turned ON, after the power was turned OFF.

After the power was turned ON when the media set lever

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was not set, the "SET THE MEDIA SETTING LEVER." is

displayed. At this time, lower the set lever, and then the "LOAD MEDIA" is displayed.

Then touch the

(Exit) to exit to the HOME menu.

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Chapter 1 Notes Before Use

1.8

Connect this device and a computer by using the supplied USB Cable.

For Windows: Connect the USB cable after the device driver was installed to the PC.

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Connecting a Computer

1. Turn OFF the power.

Touch the touch panel and conrm that the screen does not

start up.

2. Connect this device and the computer by the USB cable.

Computer

USB Cable

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Chapter 1 Notes Before Use

1.9

When the device is started up for the rst time, it will be necessary to set the language and the unit for lengths.

Language Selection

When the power of this device is turned ON for the rst time, the startup screen will be followed by a language selection screens. Select the language used, and then touch the

Selection of Unit for Length

Once the language has been set, the screen for selecting the unit for length will appear. Select the unit used, and then touch the

Settings when Turning the Power ON for the First Time

(Conrm).

Once the unit for lengths has been set, the HOME screen will be displayed.

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Chapter 2 Basic Operations

Perform basic cuts by following the items explained in this chapter.

2.1 Setting the Tool

2.2 Setting the Media Set Levers

2.3 Setting the Push Rollers

Loading Sheet Media

2.4

2.5

Conrming the CONDITION NO. (Cutting Condition)

2.6 Precautions when Creating Data

Sending Cutting Data

2.7

2.8

Ordinary Care

Chapter 2 Basic Operations

2.1

The cutter pen (PM-BS-001) is an consumption goods. Purchase a new cutter pen when the cutter blade becomes dull.

Setting the Tool

Adjusting the Blade Depth of the Cutter

The blade depth needs to be adjusted in order to perform optimal cutting. Perform the test cutting several times to set an optimal blade depth.

CAUTION

Be careful when handling the cutter blade to avoid cutting your hands, etc.

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An excessive blade depth will damage the cutter blade and cutting mat or lead to wasteful consumption of

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media. Keep the blade depth less than the thickness of the media.

The blade depth is adjusted by turning the tip of the cutter pen. Align the number with the red line to adjust the blade depth. Aligning a larger number to the line will increase the blade depth. The blade depth is changed in approximately 0.1 mm for each number. The blade depth is able to adjust to a maximum of approximately 1 mm.

CAUTION

Do not turn the cap clockwise (towards 10) from the state where the blade tip is not protruding (at 0). Similarly, do not turn the cap further counter-clockwise (towards 0) past the state where the blade tip is protruding by 1 mm (at 10). Doing either of these may damage the cutter pen.

Reference and Precautions regarding Blade Depth Adjustment

Commonly available vinyl sticker sheets are congured of two layers - a sheet with an adhesive and a backing. Adjust the blade depth so as not to penetrate the backing.

Adjust the blade depth so that the vinyl sheet is penetrated and a light trace of the cut is left on the backing.

Good

Vinyl Sheet

Backing

When adjusting the blade depth, start with a shallow blade depth and make adjustments to a greater depth.

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The appropriate blade depth will vary depending on the thickness of the media. Make adjustments and

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perform cut tests every time the type of media is switched.

Cutter Blade

An excessive blade depth will be cause to dull cutting not only, it damages the tip of blade also.

No Good

Vinyl Sheet

Backing

Cutter Blade

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Chapter 2 Basic Operations

Setting the Tool

To attach the tool, insert the tool into the tool holder completely, and then x the tool by the locking lever.

CAUTION

Don't touch to the tool while it is moving, it is extremely dangerous.

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Be careful not to injure yourself with the cutter blade when setting the tool.

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1. Pull the locking lever to open the lock.

2. Insert the cutter pen to the tool holder while holding it.

Locking Lever

Locking indicator

LockUnlock

Locking Lever

3. Push the locking lever until it clicks to hold the cutter pen.

Conrm the locking indicator became the white.

LockUnlock

4. Pull the locking lever to open the lock, and then remove the

cutter pen from the tool holder.

Locking Lever

Click

Locking indicator

Locking Lever

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Chapter 2 Basic Operations

2.2

Set the media set levers to the locked position, except the following conditions. Moving the push roller position or removing jammed media. When this device will not be used for a long period, set the media set levers to the released position. The "SET THE MEDIA SETTING LEVER." is displayed when the media set levers did not set to the locked position when the HOME menu is selected.

Setting the Media Set Levers

Setting the Media Set Lever - Left

Set the media set lever - left to the lock position to hold the media with the left side push roller.

Release

Lock

Setting the Media Set Lever - Right

There are three lock positions for the media set lever - right. The lock position depends on the width of media.

Set the media set lever - right to the correct position. Refer to the "1.5 Media Size and Cutting Area" to set the right side Media Set Lever to correct position.

Release

When the media lock lever was set to incorrect position, the message of correct position will be displayed. Set the media set lever - right to the correct position according with the message

Lock 1

Lock 2

Lock 3

Media Width and Lock Position

Lock 1: A4 / 8.5” / 220mm / B4 / 11” / A3 Lock 2: 12” / 320mm / A3+ / CARRIER SHEET / B3 / 15” / A2 Lock 3: 17” / 500mm / 20”.

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Chapter 2 Basic Operations

2.3

Adjust the positions of the left and right push rollers to suit the width of the media. Set the push rollers positioned onto both edges of the media.

Moving the Push Rollers

To move the push rollers, raise the media set levers and release the push rollers. Squeeze the "PUSH" part with your ngers, and then move the push roller left and right while pressing the "PUSH" part. If the "PUSH" is in a position that is difcult to press, rotate the roller so that it can easily be pressed. When the push roller reaches to the desired position, release the "PUSH" part and place it in the position

where it "clicks" into the positioning groove. After setting the push

roller, move slightly to the left and right without pressing the "PUSH" part to check that it ts in the positioning groove.

If the tool carriage obstructs the setting the push rollers, release

the left and right media set levers and slowly move the tool carriage

away. Gently hold the tool carriage from both sides. Holding this at a

different position or forcefully moving it may cause damage. The tool

carriage that has been moved will return to its home position when the power is turned ON.

Setting the Push Rollers

Push Roller

Click

Positioning Groove

Tool carriage

CAUTION

Be sure to operate/move the media set lever, push rollers, and tool carriage when operating the load media menu.

Push Roller Setting Positions

Left Side Push Roller Setting Positions

Align the "media pressing portion" of the push roller with the position of the push roller positioning guide to set the push roller in place. Align the push roller to the " " position when using the sheet media or the carrier sheet. Align the push roller to the " " position when using the roll media.

Media Pressing Portion

Roll Media

Sheet Media/Carrier Sheet

Push Roller Positioning Guide

Right Side Push Roller Setting Positions

Set the "Media pressing portion" of the push roller according to the width of media. Align the media pressing portion with the markings on the top row for standardized sizes (mm), the middle row for standardized sizes (inch), and the bottom row for non-standardized sizes or the carrier sheet.

Push Roller Positioning Guide

Media Pressing Portion

Standardized Sizes (mm)

Standardized Sizes (inch)

Non-standardized sizes/Carrier Sheet

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Use the standard media size of sheet media. Use the carrier sheet when using the non standard media size of

sheet media.

Depending on the type of media (especially with high transparency), the media cannot be set because CE

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LITE-50 cannot detect the leading edge /width /position of the media. In this case, use a carrier sheet or disable the Media width detection.

Depending on the type of media, the center of the media may be lifted up because the push rollers cannot

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hold down the media sufciently. In this case, move the Media holding rollers (movable) to the position where the media is lifted up. When the media is load at, move them to the right push roller.

Move the Media holding rollers (movable) after raising the Media set levers.

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Limp or too much thin media cannot be cut.

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For more information on the carrier sheet, refer to "4.2 Cutting using the Carrier Sheet".

For more information on the media width detection, refer to "5.7 Setting the Media Width Detection".

Supported sheet media size: A4 - 20inch (refer to "1.5 Media Size and Cutting Area")

Loading the Media Up Against the Push Rollers

Loading Sheet Media

1. Raise the media set levers and release the push rollers.

2. Set the push roller on the left side at the position of the " " mark.

Set the push roller on the right side according to the width of the sheet media.

3. Lower the media set levers on both sides to lock the push rollers.

4. On the "HOME" screen, touch the "LOAD MEDIA" − "SHEET".

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5. Evenly position the edge of the sheet media up against the push rollers. Pass the sheet media under the

push roller positioning guide and load it so that it is parallel with the front guide.

Push Roller Edge of Sheet Media

Front Guide

Sheet Media

Set to be parallel

Edge of Sheet Media Push Roller

Push Roller

Sheet Media

6. Align the left edge of the sheet media with the " I " marking of the " " mark on the front guide.

Front Guide

Sheet Media / Carrier Sheet Marking Sheet Media

7. The width, front edge, and rear edge of the media are scanned and the sheet media is loaded. If an error

is displayed, operate the device by following the on-screen instructions.

CAUTION

When the "SHEET" is touched, the media and tool carriage will start moving. Be careful to avoid contact with your body or any object.

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Loading the Media upon Releasing the Push Rollers

1. Raise the media set levers and release the push rollers.

2. Set the push roller on the left side at the position of the " " mark.

Set the push roller on the right side according to the width of the sheet media.

3. Insert the front edge of the sheet media in until it reaches the cutting mat (white translucent mat) behind

the push rollers. Pass the sheet media under the push roller positioning guide and load it so that it is parallel with the front guide.

If the sheet media is inserted too far, there may be cases when the media cannot be scanned.

Cutting Mat

Edge of Sheet Media

Edge of Sheet Media Cutting Mat

Push Roller

Front Guide

Sheet Media

Set to be parallel

4. Align the left edge of the sheet media with the " I " marking of the " " mark on the front guide.

Front Guide

Sheet Media / Carrier Sheet Marking Sheet Media

5. Lower the media set levers on both sides and lock the push rollers.

6. On the "HOME" screen, touch the "LOAD MEDIA".

When the "SHEET" is touched, the width, front edge, and rear

edge of the media are scanned and the sheet media is loaded.

If an error is displayed, operate the device by following the on-

screen instructions.

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CAUTION

When the "SHEET" is touched, the media and tool carriage will start moving. Be careful to avoid contact with your body or any object.

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Unloading Sheet Media

1. Conrm that the cutting operation has stopped.

2. Touch the "UNLOAD MEDIA" and the media will be unloaded from the front of the

device.

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2.5

Select a CONDITION NO. to which a cutting condition for the tool is registered and conrm the setting details.

That which is displayed in the currently selected CONDITION NO. and cutting condition. Select the CONDITION NO. to use with the " conrm the setting details. For more details on setting the CONDITION NO. and cutting conditions, refer to "5.1 Individually Registering Settings for Cutting Conditions".

Conrming the CONDITION NO. (Cutting Condition)

" and " " on the "HOME" screen and

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Precautions when Creating Data

Notes regarding the Cutting Origin Position

The position of the cutting origin will vary depending on the settings for "Cutting Area". Create cutting data in

reference to the following:

Tilt correction: Enabled Margin: Normal/Expanded

The cutting origin (0, 0) will always be near the vertex of the media edge

regardless of the state in which the

margin has been set.

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As the area between the media edge

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approximately 5 mm inward from the edge is outside of the cutting area, the media will not be cut in this area even if cutting data exists.

For information on the cutting origin when scanning registration marks, refer to "3.3 Printing & Cutting upon

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Cutting Origin

Scanning Registration Marks".

For information on how to change the cutting origin, refer to "4.6 Cutting upon Specifying Cutting Positions".

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For information on how to change the tilt correction, refer to "3.2 Simple Printing & Cutting".

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For information on how to change the margin settings, refer to "4.7 Expanding the Cutting Area".

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Tilt correction: Disabled Margin: Normal

The cutting origin (0, 0) will be the vertex of the effective cutting area. The point approximately 5 mm inward from the front edge and approximately 10 mm from the left edge.

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Cutting Origin

Approx.

10 mm

Approx. 5 mm

Tilt correction: Disabled Margin: Expanded

The cutting origin (0, 0) will be the vertex of the effective cutting area. The point approximately 5 mm inward

from the front edge and the left edge.

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Cutting Origin

Approx. 5 mm

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Notes regarding the Cutting Area

The cutting area will vary depending on the media and the settings for "Cutting Area". Create cutting data in

reference to the following:

Media: Sheet media Tilt correction:

Enabled/Disabled

, Margin: Normal

Front Edge: 5 mm / Left/Right: 10 mm / Rear Edge: 30 mm

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Cutting Area

5mm

30mm

10mm10mm

Media: Carrier sheet Margin: Normal/Expanded

Front Edge: 5 mm / Left/Right: 5 mm / Rear Edge: 5 mm

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Cutting Area

5mm

Media: Sheet media Tilt correction:

Enabled/Disabled

, Margin: Expanded

Front Edge: 5 mm / Left/Right: 5 mm / Rear Edge: 30 mm

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Cutting Area

5mm

30mm

5mm5mm

5mm

5mm5mm

For information on how to change the margin settings, refer to "4.7 Expanding the Cutting Area".

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For more information on the carrier sheet, refer to "4.2 Cutting using the Carrier Sheet".

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2.7

From a computer, send cutting data created in one of the environments listed below. For more details, refer to the manuals respective to each software.

Dedicated software: Graphtec Pro Studio Plus (optional)

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Dedicated software: Graphtec Pro Studio

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Dedicated software: Graphtec Studio for Mac

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Dedicated plug-in software: Cutting Master 4

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Dedicated Windows Driver

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Sending Cutting Data

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2.8

Conduct ordinary care while being careful of the items listed below.

Refrain from lubricating the mechanical section.

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To clean the main unit, wipe the unit with either a dry cloth or a cloth soaked in a diluted neutral detergent.

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Refrain from using substances such as paint thinner, benzene, or alcohol, etc. as these will damage the

surface.

If the cutting mat is dirty, clean it by wiping is with a dry cloth.

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If the cutting mat is very dirty, wipe it with a cloth moistened with alcohol or a diluted neutral detergent.

Dust or dirt, etc. attaching to the sensor unit which scans the media or the

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roller unit that transports the media can cause the device to malfunction.

Regularly wipe these components with a cloth or cotton swabs moistened

with alcohol or a diluted neutral detergent.

* Absolutely refrain from using benzene, paint thinner, etc.

If the Y-rail sliding surface has become dirty, gently wipe off the dirt with a clean dry cloth.

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* Lubricant seeps out onto the sliding surface. Avoid forcefully wiping this off.

Ordinary Care

Cutting Mat

Push Roller

Media Sensor

Storage Method

Be careful of the following items for storage when the device will not be used.

Be sure to remove the tool from the tool holder when storing the device.

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Prevent dust from accumulating by covering the main unit with a cover cloth cover.

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Refrain from storing the device in a location exposed to direct sunlight or subject to high temperatures and

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humidity.

Raise the media set levers and place the push rollers in their unlocked state for storage.

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Cleaning the Cutter Pen

Media scraps, etc. attached to the tip of the cutter blade will lower the quality of the cuts. Regularly clean the cutter pen to remove any media scraps, etc.

CAUTION

Be very careful when handling the cutter blade to avoid cutting your hands, etc.

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Clean the tip of the cutter blade with air or a soft material. Using a stiff material can cause the blade to chip or break.

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1. Align the red line on the cutter pen with "0" to place it in a state

where the blade is not protruding.

Blade Tip Cap

Blade Tip Cap Jig

2. Turn the Blade Tip Cap to counterclockwise to remove it by using

the Blade Tip Cap Jig. Attach the Blade Tip Cap Jig to the Blade Tip Cap, and then remove the Blade Tip Cap while holding the number part of

cutter pen as shown in the picture.

Cutter Blade

3. Clean the removed blade tip cap and cutter blade with air or a

soft material.

4. Attach the Blade Tip Cap to the Cutter pen, and then manually turn the Blade Tip Cap clockwise to install it.

Securely tighten the Blade Tip Cap by using the Blade Tip Cap Jig.

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Chapter 3 Cutting along Printed Data

"Printing & Cutting" which involves cutting the media along printed data is explained in this

chapter along with registration marks.

3.1 What is Printing & Cutting?

3.2 Simple Printing & Cutting

3.3 Registration Mark Scanned Printing & Cutting

3.4 Types and Arrangement of Registration Marks

3.5 Flow of Creating Registration Marks to Cutting

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3.1

Stickers, etc. can be created by placing a cutting line in the media along with the cutting of printed data. In order to realize this printing & cutting function, this device has been equipped with two functions. Use each

function according to the environment of use.

What is Printing & Cutting?

Cutting Line

Plot

Simple Printing & Cutting

With this function, the edge of the media is scanned and cutting lines are made upon predicting the cutting positions of the printed data based on the position of this scanned edge. This method is useful when working with media on which registration marks cannot be printed. However, as the edge of the media needs to be scanned, there are conditions such as the media having to be a standardized size and the cutting line being affected by the positioning precision of the printer used.

Edge of Media

Cutting Line

Plot

Registration Mark Scanned Printing & Cutting

The data is printed on the media with registration marks (reference lines) added. These registration marks are

scanned with the sensor and cutting lines are made upon predicting the cutting positions of the printed data

based on the positions of these scanned registration marks. Because this method is affected by the base, etc. of the media, media on which registration marks are difcult to scan cannot be used.

Registration Mark

Cutting Line

Plot

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3.2

When the media is loaded, the position and tilt of the media is scanned in order to layer the cutting line over the

printed media.

As this method does not use registration marks, it is not affected by issues such as not being able to scan

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the registration marks depending on the image on the base. However, as this method is affected by the print positioning precision of the printed media, it is recommended that a printer with excellent print positioning precision be used.

Be sure to use the standard size of media.

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Transparent media cannot be used. When using transparent media, also use release media that is not transparent.

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Media with roughly cut edges and media that is damaged can cause erroneous scans.

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This method cannot be used with roll media.

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For available media setting on the software,you must congure the standard paper size the same as that of

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your congured plotter.

Simple Printing & Cutting

1. On the "HOME" screen, select the CONDITION NO. to use by using the " " and " "

and set the tool.

2. From the "MENU" screen, open the "AREA 1/2" screen and set

"MEDIA AXIS ADJUST" to "ON".

3. Touch the (Exit) to return to the "HOME" screen and load the

printed media to make a sample cut.

4. Measure the displacement of the cutting line from the printed media that has been loaded.

Deciding the Offset Volume

Measure the offset volume (displacement amount) along the X-axis (vertical) and Y-axis (lateral) between

the position at which you intended to make the cut and the position that was actually cut.

In the image below, the values are negative for both X and Y.

Y Value

+–

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X Value

–+

Intended Cutting Position

Origin

Media

Actually Cut Position

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Deciding the Distance Adjustment Volume

Measure the lengths of X (vertical) and Y (lateral) for the shape of the data (printed media) and the

shape that was cut.

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Data Value X

Cut Value X

Origin

Data Value Y

Cut Value Y

"AREA 1/2" screen, proceed to the "AREA 2/2" screen, and input the offset and the correction value for distance adjustment. The space inside the white boxes for numerical input can be touched to transition

to the input screen. Input the values for the

offset value in the X/Y directions and the distance adjustment volumes in the X/Y

directions.

Intended Shape to be Cut

Shape Actually Cut

5. From the "MENU" screen, open the

Media

How to Input Numbers

Offset Volume:

Input the displacement amount and conrm the input with the

Distance adjustment volume:

Input the enlargement/reduction rate (%) and conrm the

input with the

When the cut value is 50 mm and the data value is 51 mm, (Data value [51] – Cut value [50) / Cut Value [50]) × 100 (%) = 2 so set +2% (after being set, the cut will be made at a length of 51 mm).

6. Touch the (Exit) to return to the "HOME" screen, load the printed media, and perform the cutting

operation.

7. To make multiple cuts, send the data while changing the media.

Printing & cutting will be performed according to the tilt when the printed media is set.

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3.3

With this method, cuts will be made upon scanning the registration marks (reference lines) drawn on the media. High-precision cutting is realized with this method as displacement of the printing position is adjusted when

cutting the outline of a printed shape or when re-cutting media.

If the registration marks cannot be scanned due to a registration mark scanning error or when the positions

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are off despite the registration marks being scanned, refer to "5.6 Registration Mark Scan Settings" and

change the settings.

Registration Mark Scanned Printing & Cutting

1. Create printed media on which registration marks have been drawn (refer to "3.4 Types and Arrangement

of Registration Marks).

2. On the "HOME" screen, select the CONDITION NO. to use by using the " " and " "

and set the tool.

3. Load the printed media on which registration marks have been drawn.

4. Touch the (Position) to open the "MOVE POSITION" screen.

5. Use the " ", " ", " " and " " to move the tool to the

registration mark scan starting area. If the current position of the tool is far away from the registration

mark scan starting area, it may take time to search for the

registration marks or the process may even end in an error.

Registration Mark Type 1 Registration Mark Type 2

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Registration Mark Scan Starting Area

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Registration Mark Scan Starting Area

6. Touch the (Exit) to return to the "HOME" screen and perform the cutting operation.

7. To make multiple cuts, send the data while changing the media.

Printing & cutting will be performed according to the tilt when the printed media is set.

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3.4

The types of registration marks that can be scanned with this device are explained in this chapter. Upon understanding the details, create the registration marks using the dedicated application software of "Graphtec Pro Studio", "Cutting Master 4", or "Graphtec Studio for Mac". Download the application software from our company website.

URL: http://www.graphtec.co.jp/en/imaging/celite/support.html

Types and Arrangement of Registration Marks

Registration Mark Shapes

The shape of the registration marks can be one of two types - Type 1 or Type 2. Create the registration marks as plot data using the dedicated application software. Registration marks unique to the application software cannot be used.

Line thickness of registration marks: 0.3 - 1.0 mm

Registration mark size: 5 - 20 mm

Registration Mark Type 1

Used when registration marks are preferably left

outside of the cutting area. The cutting area within

the media will become smaller to account for the size

of the registration marks.

Registration Mark Type 2

Used when the cutting area is preferably kept as close as possible to the size of the media. Care must be taken as the registration marks will be placed within the cutting area. Cutting cannot be performed

near the registration marks.

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Positions for Registration Mark Arrangement

Registration marks are arranged on the edge of the media with a margin.

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Unit: mm Numbers within brackets "( )" are for when the margin is expanded

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Registration Mark Type 1 Registration Mark Type 2

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10 (5) 10 (5)

1132

16 (11) 16 (11)

The area required to scan the registration marks is as shown below.

When a plot other than a registration mark exists in the registration mark scanning area, the plot may be

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mistaken for a registration mark.

Be sure to clean the media so that it is free of dirt and dust, etc. Dirt or dust may be mistaken for a

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registration mark.

Create the registration marks using a contrast that is easy to scan such as black on white media. Adjust the

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registration mark settings when using the media other than white or glossy media. (Refer to "5.6 Registration Mark Scan Settings")

Registration Mark Type 2 Registration Mark Type 2

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Registration Mark Scanning Area Registration Mark Scanning Area

If a registration mark scan error occurs, congure the registration mark scan settings. (Refer to "5.6

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Unit: mm

Registration Mark Scan Settings")

For details on creating registration marks using the dedicated application, refer to "3.5 Flow of Creating

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Registration Marks to Cutting".

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Automatic Registration Mark Position Detection

The area of "A" is scanned from the registration mark scan starting position (position of the tool), and if a registration mark is not located in the area of "A", the area of "B" is scanned. Registration marks can be recognized as registration marks if they exist within the areas of "A" or "B".

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Registration Mark ScanStarting Position

100100

100

It may be difcult to scan registration marks depending on the state of the media being used.

Transparent media

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Media with blurry printed registration marks

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Bent media

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Media with a dirty surface

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Media having a thickness of 0.6 mm or more

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Laminated media (depending on the type and state of lamination)

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Media on which black registrations mark lines are not printed on a white surface.

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When using media on which black registrations mark lines are not printed on a white surface, set AUTO MARK SCAN to OFF. (Refer to "Setting Automatic Registration Mark Position Detection") Otherwise, congure the registration mark scan settings. (Refer to "5.6 Registration Mark Scan Settings")

100

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The ow from creating the registration marks using the dedicated application to cutting the plot is explained in

this chapter.

Flow of Creating Registration Marks to Cutting

Graphtec Pro Studio

[1] Creating the registration marks

1. Using the "Rectangle" tool in Graphtec Pro Studio, create a rectangle over

the design.

A margin is required at the edge of the media when creating the rectangle.

As the printing position may vary depending on the printer used to print

the design, it is recommended that a few extra millimeters be allowed for

the margin.

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Margin

2. Select the rectangle, and then select "Effects" – " Rectangle to Contour

Cut Mark...".

3. On the "Design Central" screen, select the type of registration mark.

4. Click the "Options".

The "Graphtec Mark Options" screen

will appear where you can specify the length and line thickness of the registration marks.

After specifying each item, close the

screen.

5. On the "Design Central" screen, click the

Registration marks will be created over the

design.

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[2] Creating data for printing & cutting

1. Create data for printing & cutting.

2. Select the printing data, and then select "Effects" – "Contour

Cut...".

On the "Design Central" screen, select the offset for the outline.

Registration Mark Type 1 Registration Mark Type 2

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3. On the "Design Central" screen, click the " ".

Cutting data will be created over the design.

[3] Printing the created data

1. Print the created data.

CAUTION

Be careful to observe the following items as doing otherwise will lead to not being able to scan the registration marks and perform the cutting.

Set the enlargement/reduction scale to 100%.

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Set the printing position (center / bottom left, etc.) to "Do Not Change".

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Registration Mark Type 1 Registration Mark Type 2

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[4] Cutting the printed media

1. Load the printed media onto CE LITE-50.

(Refer to "2.4 Loading Sheet Media")

2. Click the "Cut Contour" icon.

3. The "Cut Contour" screen will launch.

In order to match the orientation in

which the media has been loaded, set ROTATE to "

When the "Cut Contour" screen is

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displayed for the rst time, the "Add Device" screen will be displayed. Follow the on-screen instructions to

select "CE LITE-50" for the model

name and "Graphtec USB" for the

connection destination.

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Registration Mark Type 1 Registration Mark Type 2

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4. Click the "Send".

5. A conrmation screen will appear.

Move the tool to the registration mark (red square) at the top left and click the "OK". Scanning of the registration marks will begin, and once all of the registration marks have been scanned, the cutting will begin.

Registration Mark Type 1 Registration Mark Type 2

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Cutting Master 4

[1] Creating the registration marks

1. Using the "Rectangle" tool in Illustrator or CorelDRAW, create a rectangle

over the design.

A margin is required at the edge of the media when creating the rectangle.

As the printing position may vary depending on the printer used to print

the design, it is recommended that a few extra millimeters be allowed for

the margin.

2. After selecting the rectangle, when using Illustrator,

access the File menu and select "Cutting Master4" – "Registration Marks". When using CorelDRAW, go to the tool bar and select "Launch" – "Registration Marks (CM4)".

When using a version of CorelDRAW that is X7

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or earlier, the registration marks screen will be

displayed when it is selected from the application launcher.

The screen to the right is the screen that appears

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when it is launched from Illustrator.

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Margin

3. Specify the registration mark type, line thickness, and

length. Place a check in "Convert rectangle".

4. Close the registration marks screen.

Registration marks will be created over the design.

Registration Mark Type 1 Registration Mark Type 2

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[2] Creating data for printing & cutting

1. Create data for printing & cutting.

It is recommended that the printing data and cutting data be

created on separate layers.

[3] Printing the created data

1. Print the created data.

Before printing the data, set the layer containing the cutting data to be hidden.

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Registration Mark Type 1 Registration Mark Type 2

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Cutting Data

CAUTION

Be careful to observe the following items as doing otherwise will lead to not being able to scan the registration marks and perform the cutting.

Set the enlargement/reduction scale to 100%.

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Set the printing position (center / bottom left, etc.) such that the relative positioning of the position of

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the created document and the printed results are the same.

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[4] Cutting the printed media

1. Load the printed media onto CE LITE-50.

(Refer to "2.4 Loading Sheet Media")

2. When using Illustrator, access the File menu and select "Cutting Master4" – "Cut / Plot".

When using CorelDRAW, go to the tool bar and select "Launch" – "Cut / Plot (CM4)".

When using a version of CorelDRAW that is X7 or earlier, this can be selected from the application

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launcher.

Before selecting the cutting plot, set the layer containing the printing data to be hidden.

Registration Mark Type 1 Registration Mark Type 2

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3. The "Cut / Plot" screen will launch.

In order to match the orientation in which the

media has been loaded, set ROTATE to "

When the "Cut / Plot" screen is displayed

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for the rst time, the "Add Device" screen will be displayed. Follow the on-screen instructions to select

"CE LITE-50" for the model name and

"Graphtec USB" for the connection

destination.

4. Click the "Send".

5. A conrmation screen will appear.

Registration Mark Type 1 Registration Mark Type 2

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Move tool here

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Graphtec Studio

[1] Creating the registration marks

Chapter 3 Cutting along Printed Data

1. From the "Registration Marks" tab in Graphtec Studio, create registration

marks over the design.

A margin is required at the edge of the media when creating the

registration marks. As the printing position may vary depending on the

printer used to print the design, it is recommended that a few extra millimeters be allowed for the margin.

2. Specify the registration mark pattern, length, line thickness, and

arrangement positions.

3. Registration marks will be created over the design.

Registration Mark Type 1 Registration Mark Type 2

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Margin

[2] Creating data for printing & cutting

1. Create printing data and cutting data for printing & cutting.

Create the cutting data upon specifying a color that is not used in the printing data.

Registration Mark Type 1 Registration Mark Type 2

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[3] Printing the created data

1. Print the created data.

CAUTION

Be careful to observe the following items as doing otherwise will lead to not being able to scan the registration marks and perform the cutting.

Set the enlargement/reduction scale to 100%.

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Set the printing position (center / bottom left, etc.) such that the relative positioning of the position of

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the created document and the printed results are the same.

[4] Cutting the printed media

1. Load the printed media onto CE LITE-50.

(Refer to "2.4 Loading Sheet Media")

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2. Open the "Congure Cut Job" panel.

From "Apply Conditions", select "By Color" and select the color to cut

along.

3. Open the "Page" panel.

In order to match the orientation in which the media has been loaded, set ROTATE to "180°".

4. Open the "Cutters" panel.

5. Move the tool to the upper left registration mark (indicated

in red).

Registration Mark Type 1 Registration Mark Type 2

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6. Click the "Sent to Cutter".

Scanning of the registration marks will begin, and once all of the registration marks have been scanned, the cutting will begin.

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Chapter 4 Convenient Functions

Convenient cutting functions that this device is equipped with are explained in this chapter.

4.1 Cutting Roll Media

4.2 Cutting using the Carrier Sheet

4.3 Plotting with the Drawing Pen

Cutting from a USB Memory

4.4

4.5

Cutting Multiple Media using the Same Data

(Copy Function)

Cutting upon Specifying the Cutting Position

4.6

4.7

Expanding the Cutting Area

4.8 Aborting and Pausing during a Cut

4.9 Withdrawing the Tool Carriage

Chapter 4 Convenient Functions

4.1

To use roll media, load media to the roll media stocker. Roll media of standard media width can be used.

Depending on the type of media (especially with high transparency), the media cannot be set because CE

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Depending on the type of media, the center of the media may be lifted up because the push rollers cannot

•

Move the Media holding rollers (movable) after raising the Media set levers.

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Limp or too much thin media cannot be cut.

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For more information on the media width detection, refer to "5.7 Setting the Media Width Detection."

Supported widths: A4 - 20 inch (refer to "1.5 Media Size and Cutting Area")

Mountable diameters: 2 inch media core Maximum diameter of 150 mm, Minimum diameter of 52.8 mm

Mountable weight: 2.5 kg or less

Cutting Roll Media

LITE-50 cannot detect the leading edge /width /position of the media. In this case, disable the Media width

detection.

3 inch media core Maximum diameter of 150 mm, Minimum diameter of 78.2 mm

Assembling the Roll Media Stocker

Set the roll media stocker along the roll media stocker guide rail on the bottom of the main unit. Pay attention to the orientation of each part and set Part A on the left, Part C on the right, and Part B in a position that suits the

width of the roll media.

Roll Media Stocker Guide Rail

Set Part D to the groove on the edge of Part A, B, and C as shown in the gure below.

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Slide the rollers toward forward when using a 2 inch media core or toward backward when using a 3 inch media core. Loosen the knob to move the roller and fasten the knob to x the roller in place. Place the roll media on

top of the rollers so that the media can be pulled out from the top.

Roll Media

Knob

Roller

Knob

When using the roll media stocker, pay attention to the installation space so that the cutting operation is not affected (refer to "1.4 Installing the Main Unit").

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Loading and Scanning Roll Media

There are two types of ways to load roll media with this device.

ROLL START EDGE

Use this option if you wish to cut from the edge of the roll media. The width and the leading edge of the roll media will be scanned.

ROLL CURRENT POSITION

Use this option if you wish to cut from the middle of the roll media. Only the width of the roll media will be scanned.

Loading the Media Up Against the Push Rollers

When loading the roll media up against the push rollers, the detection method will be "ROLL START EDGE".

1. Raise the media set levers on both sides and release the push rollers.

2. Set the push roller on the left side at the position of the " " mark.

Set the push roller on the right side according to the width of the roll media.

3. Lower the media set levers on both sides and lock the push rollers.

4. Pull out the roll media and create slack in the roll media that is the same amount as the length used at

the front of the main unit.

Create slack equivalent to length being used

5. Press "LOAD MEDIA" on the "HOME" screen, and select "ROLL

START EDGE".

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6. Evenly position the leading edge of the roll media up against the push rollers.

Pass the roll media under the push roller positioning guide and load it so that it is parallel with the Front

front guide.

Push Roller

Front Guide

Leading Edge of Roll Media Push Roller

Leading Edge of Roll Media

Push Roller

Roll Media

Set to be parallel

Roll Media

7. Align the left edge of the roll media with the "I" marking of the " " mark on the front guide.

Front Guide

Roll Media Marking Roll Media

8. The roll media is set after detecting the width and leading edge.

Operate the device by following the on-screen instructions when an error message appears.

CAUTION

When the "ROLL START EDGE" is touched, the media and tool carriage will start moving. Be careful to avoid contact with your body or any object.

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Loading the Media upon Releasing the Push Rollers

When loading the roll media upon releasing the push rollers, there are two types of ways to scan the roll media

- "ROLL START EDGE" and "ROLL CURRENT POSITION".

1. Raise the media set levers on both sides and release the push rollers.

2. Set the push roller on the left side at the position of the " " mark.

Set the push roller on the right side according to the width of the roll media.

3. When Scanning at the Edge of the Roll Media

Insert the front edge of the roll media in until it reaches the cutting mat (white translucent mat) behind the

push rollers. Pass the roll media under the push roller positioning guide and load it so that it is parallel with the front guide. If the roll media is inserted too far, there may be cases when the media cannot be scanned.

When Scanning the Roll Media at the Loaded Position

Insert the roll media until the position at which you wish to start cutting is at the home point. Pass the roll media under the push roller positioning guide and load it so that it is parallel with the front guide.

Roll Media

Home Point

Cutting Mat

Leading Edge of Roll Media

Push Roller

Scan at

Loaded Position

Front Guide

Scan at

Edge

Roll Media

Set to be parallel

4. Align the left edge of the roll media with the "I" marking of the " " mark on the front guide.

Front Guide

Roll Media Marking Roll Media

5. Lower the media set levers on both sides and lock the push rollers.

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6. Pull out the roll media and create slack in the roll media that is the same amount as the length used at

the front of the main unit.

Create slack equivalent to length being used

7. On the "HOME" screen, touch the "LOAD MEDIA".

When Scanning at the Edge of the Roll Media

By touching the "ROLL START EDGE", the width and the leading edge of the roll media will be scanned and the roll media will be loaded.

When Scanning the Roll Media at the Loaded Position

By touching the "ROLL CURRENT POSITION", only the width of the roll media will be scanned and the roll media will be

loaded.

If an error is displayed, operate the device by following the on-

screen instructions.

CAUTION

When the "ROLL START EDGE" or "ROLL CURRENT POSITION" is touched, the media and tool carriage will start moving. Be careful to avoid contact with your body or any object.

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Setting the Page Length

When using roll media, set the length of a single page.

The default setting value is 50 cm. Conrm the setting for the page length when cutting a long item.

•

If the cutting data exceeds the page length that has been set, only the parts within the set area will be cutted

•

and anything outside of this area will not be cutted.

This device guarantees page feeding precision for up to 100 cm (when using media and setting conditions

•

specied by Graphtec).

When loading media to cut a long item, load the media so that the tension is even at both sides in the

•

direction of the media's width. If the tension is uneven, the media may slip out from under the rollers holding

the media in place while cutting.

Once you are done with the setting, touch the

Setting values: 10 - 300 (cm)

1/3" and proceed to the "MEDIA 2/3"

screen.

(Exit) to return to the "HOME" screen.

2. Touch the input box for "PAGE LENGTH".

3. Input the page length and conrm the input with the (Conrm).

1. From the "MENU" screen, select "MEDIA

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4.2

lthough the carrier sheet (PM-CM-003) makes it possible to cut out the following media.

When cutting (cutting out) media without a backing.

•

When cutting out media (die cutting).

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Media smaller than A4-sized sheets (Do not use media smaller than the postcard [100 × 148 mm]).

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Cutting using the Carrier Sheet

Precautions

lthough the carrier sheet is made to be re-peelable, the sheet will warp and lose its adhesion along with use.

•

In such case, replace with a new carrier sheet.

As media to attach to the carrier sheet, use media recommended by Graphtec.

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When using commercially available inkjet media, media coated on both sides cannot be used. When using inkjet media that is coated on a single side, attach the side that is not coated onto the carrier

sheet. Attaching the coated side will lower the adhesion of the carrier sheet and may void the carrier sheet of use.

When removing media from the carrier sheet after it has been cut, be sure to remove the media slowly and

•

carefully.

As the adhesive portion of the carrier sheet is of a design that easily absorbs moisture, refrain from taking it

•

out of the bag until right before use.

When storing the carrier sheet, attach the separator removed before use onto the adhesive surface and

•

place it in the bag for storage.

Refrain from storing the carrier sheet in a location subject to high temperature, high humidity, and direct

•

sunlight.

When using media with excellent smoothness (no roughness), traces of curling may be left on the media

•

when it is removed.

Thin media such as copying media may tear upon removal or may even be impossible to remove.

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Cutting Area and Cutting Direction

The adhesive area of the carrier sheet, cutting area, and cutting direction are as shown below.

10mm35mm 483mm

330.2mm

Cutting Area

Adhesive Area

Carrier Sheet

10mm10mm

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Loading Media onto the Carrier Sheet

When loading media onto the carrier sheet, be sure to load the media within the range that can be cut

•

(adhesive surface).

Load the media so that it is parallel with the adhesive surface.

•

When attaching the media, rmly press down to prevent bubbles, wrinkles, and peeling.

•

Attach the media onto the carrier sheet upon making sure that the media is not excessively curled. Using

•

stiff media that is curled can cause problems such as registration mark scanning errors and the media itself

getting caught on something.

1. Peel the separator on the carrier sheet and expose the

surface with adhesion.

Do not throw away the separator as it will be used for

storage.

2. Attach the media to the adhesive area of the carrier sheet.

Attach the media so that it is straight in reference to the origin marking on the top left of the carrier sheet.

Media

Adhesive Area

Separator

Peel the Separator

Carrier Sheet

Origin Marking

Media

Carrier Sheet

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Loading the Carrier Sheet

Depending on the type of media, the center of the media may be lifted up because the push rollers cannot

•

Move the Media holding rollers (movable) after raising the Media set levers.

•

Loading the Carrier Sheet Up Against the Push Rollers

1. Raise the media set levers and release the push rollers.

2. Set the push roller on the left side at the position of the " " mark.

Set the push roller on the right side according to the width of the carrier sheet.

3. Lower the media set levers on both sides to lock the push rollers.

4. Press "LOAD MEDIA" on the HOME screen, and select

"CARRIER SHEET".

5. Evenly position the leading edge of the carrier sheet up against the push rollers.

Pass the sheet carrier sheet under the push roller positioning guide and load it so that it is parallel with the front guide.

Leading Edge of Carrier Sheet Push Roller

Push Roller Leading Edge of Carrier Sheet

Push Roller

Front Guide

Carrier Sheet

Set to be parallel

Carrier Sheet

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6. Align the left edge of the carrier sheet with the "I" marking of the " " mark on the front guide.

Front Guide

7. The device pulls the carrier sheet in to set.

If an error is displayed, operate the device by following the on-screen instructions.

CAUTION

When the "CARRIER SHEET" is touched, the media and tool carriage will start moving. Be careful to avoid contact with your body or any object.

Sheet Media / Carrier Sheet Marking Carrier Sheet

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Loading the Media upon Releasing the Push Rollers

1. Raise the media set levers and release the push rollers.

2. Set the push roller on the left side at the position of the " " mark.

Set the push roller on the right side according to the width of the carrier sheet.

3. Insert the front edge of the carrier sheet in until it reaches the cutting mat (white translucent mat) behind

the push rollers. Pass the carrier sheet under the push roller positioning guide and load it so that it is parallel with the front guide.

If the carrier sheet is inserted too far, there may be cases when the media cannot be scanned.

Cutting Mat

Leading Edge of Carrier Sheet Cutting Mat

Leading Edge of Carrier Sheet

Push Roller

Guide

Set to be parallel

Carrier Sheet

4. Align the left edge of the carrier sheet with the "I" marking of the " " mark on the front guide.

Front Guide

Sheet Media / Carrier Sheet Marking Carrier Sheet

5. Lower the media set levers on both sides and lock the push rollers.

When the "CARRIER SHEET" is touched, the device will perform the operation of bringing in the media and the carrier sheet will be loaded. If an error is displayed, operate the device by following the on-

screen instructions.

CAUTION

When the "CARRIER SHEET" is touched, the media and tool carriage will start moving. Be careful to avoid contact with your body or any object.

6. On the "HOME" screen, touch the "LOAD MEDIA".

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4.3

A commercially available drawing pen can be used for plotting by using the optional pen adapter.

Setting the Drawing Pen in the Pen Adapter

Three types of screws are included with the main body of the pen adapter. Use the screw appropriate for the thickness of the drawing pen being used.

S (light gray): φ8 – 9mm M (dark gray): φ9 – 10.2mm L (black): φ10.2 – 11.3mm

Plotting with the Drawing Pen

1. Insert the drawing pen into the pen adapter from its rear side.

Pen Adapter Fixing Screw Drawing Pen

2. Adjust the pen so that the pen tip is protruding from the pen adapter by approximately 3 mm and turn the

xing screw clockwise to x the pen in place.

Pen Adapter Fixing Screw

Approx. 3 mm

Drawing Pen

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1. Pull the locking lever to open the lock.

LockUnlock

2. Insert the pen adapter to the tool holder while holding it.

Locking Lever

Locking indicator

Locking Lever

3. Push the locking lever until it clicks to hold the cutter pen.

Conrm the locking indicator became the white.

Locking indicator

LockUnlock

4. Touch the (CONDITION) on the "HOME" screen to open the

CONDITION NO. setting screen.

5. Select the CONDITION NO. to set by using the " " and " " and

touch the "TOOL".

Locking Lever

Click

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7. Select "PEN" and touch the (Conrm).

8. Congure various settings for the "PEN".

6. Touch the selection box for "TOOL".

9. Load the media and send the cutting data from the computer.

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4.4

Select an .xpf le / plot le saved on a USB memory to perform ofine output.

Saving Data on a USB Memory

Create cutting data and save this on a USB memory.

Files other than les with the extension ".xpf" created using Graphtec Pro Studio or Cutting Master 4 and ".plt"

•

plot les for GP-GL-or HP-GL will not be displayed.

Only single-byte alphanumeric characters (ASCII) are supported for the le names and folder names.

•

Characters prohibited in Windows ( ¥ / : * ? " < > | \ ) cannot be used in the le names.

•

The maximum number of characters that can be displayed is 25. Names exceeding this length will be scrolled

•

to be displayed.

Folders are indicated by a folder icon displayed at the beginning of the name.

•

The folders and les are listed in order of their names in the ascending order.

•

A maximum of 64 folders/les can be acquired.

•

Cutting upon Loading USB Memory Data

Cutting from a USB Memory

1. Insert a USB memory on which cutting data is saved into

the device.

2. Load the media and the tool and select the CONDITION

NO.

4. Touch the "SELECT FILE".

5. Select a le and conrm the selection with

the

(Conrm). Touch the (Thumbnail) to display thumbnails contain thumbnail information).

POSITION" screen.

(limited to ".xpf" les that

7. Use the " ", " ", " ", and " " to move the

tool to the cut starting position and touch the (Origin).

USB Memory

3. On the "HOME" screen, touch the (USB).

6. Touch the (Position) to open the "MOVE

8. When the "START CUTTING" is touched,

the device will start cutting.

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Cutting Barcode-equipped Data

Barcodes for information regarding the output le can be created with Cutting Master 4 and Graphtec Pro Studio, etc. in order for it to be printed

on the media together with the design and registration marks.

The printed barcode is scanned when cutting that particular media and the corresponding cutting data (.xpf) within the USB memory is detected to

perform the cut.

1. Insert a USB memory on which cutting data is saved into

the device.

2. Load the tool and the media on which a barcode is printed

and select the CONDITION NO.

Media Transport Direction

Starting Mark

Barcode

USB Memory

3. On the "HOME" screen, touch the (USB).

4. Touch the "BAR CODE CUT".

5. Use the " ", " ", " ", and " " to move the

tool to the position of the starting mark and touch the (OK).

The corresponding le will be detected from the USB memory and the device will start cutting.

CAUTION

When the "OK" is touched, the media and tool carriage will start moving. Be careful to avoid contact with your body or any object.

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4.5

Using cutting data retained in the buffer memory, a cut can be repeated for a specied number of times.

Refrain from sending new data while copying is in progress. Doing so will erase the cutting data in the buffer

•

memory.

Data with a size of 1.6 MB or larger cannot be copied as it will not t in the buffer memory of this device.

•

If the position of the cutting data at the copying source is far away from the origin, the copied cutting will

•

similarly consist of cutting far away from the origin. In order to eliminate wasteful margins, create cutting data to be as close as possible to the origin.

The data of layout registration marks cannot be copied.

•

Cutting Multiple Media using the Same Data (Copy Function)

Copying Multiple Cuts on a Single Media

A cut can be performed for a set number of times on a single media.

Be careful so that the cut does not overow from the media.

•

Copy Origin

Origin

1st Copy

Spacing for Copies

2nd Copy

Spacing

3rd

Copy

for Copies

4th

1. Perform the cut once with the data to copy. The cutting data will be retained in the buffer memory.

2. Touch the (Position) to open the "MOVE POSITION" screen.

3. Use the " ", " ", " ", and " " to move the tool to the copy

starting position and touch the

(Origin) to set the position.

4. On the "HOME" screen, touch the (COPY).

5. Touch the "OFF" in "MEDIA CHANGE MODE" and touch the

"NUMBER OF COPIES".

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6. Input the number of copies and conrm the input with the

(Conrm).

7. Touch the "SPACING FOR COPIES".

conrm the selection with the

(Conrm).

9. When the (Execute) is touched, the device will start cutting.

CAUTION

When the "Execute" is touched, the media and tool carriage will start moving. Be careful to avoid contact with your body or any object.

8. Use the " " and " " to select the spacing for copies and

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Copying Repeatedly on Multiple Media

The same cut can be performed for a set number of times on multiple media.

Sheet media or the carrier sheet is used for this procedure.

•

At the end of every cut, a message prompting the user to change the media will appear. When the (Exit)

•

is touched, the copying will be aborted and the display will return to the "HOME" screen.

Once the media has been changed, the device will immediately scan the media and cut the copy.

•

When changing the media, the type of media used for the 2nd copy and thereafter will be the same as that

•

which has been selected for the 1st copy.

If there is no data in the buffer memory, the message "NO DATA FOR COPY IN BUFFER!" will appear. In

•

such case, send cutting data.

If data of a size that cannot be contained in the buffer memory is sent, the message "COPY MODE BUFFER

•

FULL!" will appear.

1. Perform the cut once with the data to copy. The cutting data will be retained in the buffer memory.

2. On the "HOME" screen, touch the (COPY).

3. Touch the "ON" in "MEDIA CHANGE MODE" and touch the

"NUMBER OF COPIES".

4. Input the number of copies and conrm the input with the

(Conrm).

5. When the (Execute) is touched, the media will be

discharged.

MEDIA".

6. Load the media to perform the copy with and touch the "LOAD

7. When the corresponding to the media that has been set is

touched, the media will be loaded and the device will start

cutting the copy.

CAUTION

When the button corresponding to the media is touched, the media and tool carriage will start moving. Be careful to avoid contact with your body or any object.

Once the 1st copy has been cut, the message "MEDIA CHANGE MODE COPY LOAD MEDIA" will be displayed until the set number of copies is reached. After each copy is cut, change the media and repeat steps 6 and 7. In the "LOAD MEDIA" for the 2nd copy and thereafter, the media type selection screen will not be displayed and that which was selected for the 1st copy will be used.

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4.6

Set the position at which to start cutting (cutting origin). The cutting origin can be set at any position. Once you are done with the setting, touch the

1. Touch the (Position) to open the "MOVE POSITION" screen.

Cutting upon Specifying the Cutting Position

(Exit) to return to the "HOME" screen.

Original Origin

New Origin

2. Use the " ", " ", " ", and " " to move the tool to the position

of the new origin and touch the origin.

(Origin) to set the cutting

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4.7

The cutting area can be expanded by setting the margin for the media width. When "EXPAND" is selected, the cutting area is expanded on the left and right sides compared to when "NORMAL" is selected.

Although cutting at positions that overlap with the push rollers is possible when"EXPAND" is selected, the

•

push roller will be moving within the cutting area and this may prevent normal transport with certain types of

media.

Send cutting data after setting the margin. The cutting data in the buffer memory will be erased when the

•

margin is changed.

Once you are done with the setting, touch the

Sheet Media

Expanding the Cutting Area

(Exit) to return to the "HOME" screen.

When margin is normal

When margin is narrowed

Roll Media

Push Roller Position

30mm 5mm

10mm

When margin is normal When margin is narrowed

5mm

15mm 15mm

Cutting Area

Push Roller Position

Cutting Area

30mm 5mm

5mm

5mm 5mm

Push Roller Position

Cutting Area

5mm

Push Roller Position

Cutting Area

1. From the "MENU" screen, open the "AREA 1/2" screen.

2. For the margin, select "EXPAND".

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4.8

The cutting operation of a cut or test, etc. can be aborted or paused.

Aborting and Pausing during a Cut

1. To stop a cut while it is in progress, touch the (Stop).

2. As the operation method accompanying conrmation of whether

to exit the operation will appear, make a selection according to

the situation.

"CHANGE SETTING" button:

Used to change the setting for the CONDITION NO. (cutting condition).

(Conrm) button: Aborts the cutting process.

(Exit) button: Resumes the cutting process.

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4.9

The tool carriage can be withdrawn to the home point. Withdrawing the tool carriage after a cut has been completed will make it easier to conrm the results of the cut.

Withdrawing the Tool Carriage

Home Point

Tool Carriage

The media moves

1. When the (HOME) is touched, the tool carriage will move to the home point.

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Adjustments in regard to cutting and settings for operation of the device are explained in this

cha p ter.

5.1 Individually Registering Settings for Cutting Conditions

5.2 Adjusting the Cutting Quality

5.3 Adjusting the Cutting Time

5.4 Cutting Thick Media

5.5 Performing Cut Tests

5.6 Registration Mark Scan Settings

5.7 Adjusting the Media Operation

5.8 Setting Commands

5.9 Setting the Operation Panel

Chapter 5 Detailed Settings

5.1

With settings for cutting conditions, eight types of cutting conditions from CONDITION NO. 1 through 8 can be

set and registered.

Set and register conditions according to the type of tool and media to be cut.

TOOL: Select the type of tool to be used.

SPEED: Set the cutting speed.

FORCE: Set the cutting force to be used.

ACCELERATION: Set the acceleration.

TANGENTIAL MODE: Used when cutting thick media.

DISTANCE ADJUST: Corrects the displacement by the length of the cutting line that occurs depending on the

Refer to the sections that follow for details on how to set each item.

1. On the "HOME" screen, touch the (CONDITION) to open the

Individually Registering Settings for Cutting Conditions

OVERCUT START: Used to prevent uncut corners.

OVERCUT END: Used to prevent uncut corners.

type and thickness of the media.

CONDITION NO. (Cutting condition) setting screen.

2. As the setting items and details will be displayed, touch the " "

and " " to select the CONDITION NO. to set.

Set each item and touch the

screen.

(Exit) to return to the "HOME"

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5.2

The quality of the cut can be adjusted by setting the cutting conditions. Conrm the quality of the cut in relation to the setting by actually performing a cut. For more details, refer to

"5.5 Performing Cut Tests".

Once you are done with the settings, touch the

Adjusting the Cutting Quality

(Exit) to return to the "HOME" screen.

Selecting the Tool and Setting the Offset Value

Select the tool according to the media to be cut.

Selectable items: "PM-BS-001 (standard accessory)", "PM-BS-002 (optional)"

"Pen (drawing)", "Other"

The offset value is the positional error between the center of the cutter pen body and the center of the blade tip. Adjust this value if the corners of a cut are being cut excessively or not being cut properly. A standard offset value is set for each type of pen. Make ne adjustments based on these standard offset values (make adjustments in reference to 0 being the standard offset value).

Congurable range: -5 to +5

1. Touch the (CONDITION) on the "HOME" screen to open the

CONDITION NO. setting screen.

Blade

Position of

Blade Tip

Cutter Offset Value

Cutter Pen

Axis of Rotation of Tool

2. Select the CONDITION NO. to set by using the " " and " " and

touch the "TOOL".

4. Select the tool to use and touch the (Conrm).

The "OFFSET" will not be displayed when "PEN" is selected for

the tool.

6. Use the " " and " " to select the offset value and conrm the

selection with the

(Conrm).

3. Touch the "TOOL".

5. Touch the "OFFSET".

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Setting the Cutting Force

Set the cutting force to use the tool with. Adjust this value if the cuts are too shallow or too deep. Congurable range: 1 - 26

1. Touch the (CONDITION) on the "HOME"

screen to open the CONDITION NO.

setting screen.

2. Select the CONDITION NO. to set by using

the "

" and " " and touch the "FORCE".

3. Use the " " and " " to select the cutting

force and conrm the selection with the (Conrm).

Setting the Offset Force

Set the cutting force for initial control (offset force) that is performed during initial operations in order to conrm the orientation of the blade tip. If the offset force is too weak, the orientation of the blade may be unstable at the beginning of the cut and cause the starting point and ending point to not match up. The offset force is also used as the cutting force when performing rotary control of the blade tip when operating

in the tangential mode.

Congurable range: 1 - 26

1/2" screen.

2. Touch the "OFFSET FORCE".

3. Use the " " and " " to select the offset

force and conrm the selection with the (Conrm).

1. From the "MENU" screen, open the "TOOL

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Setting the Condition Priority

Select "MANUAL" or "PROGRAM" for the condition of the tool.

MANUAL: Cutting conditions sent from the software are invalidated while the conditions set with the

operation panel are made valid.

PROGRAM: The cutting conditions can be changed from both the operation panel and the software making it

possible to overwrite the setting with new cutting conditions at any time.

1. From the "MENU" screen, open the "TOOL 1/2" screen.

2. For the condition priority, select "MANUAL" or "PROGRAM".

Setting the Distance Adjustment

Corrects the displacement by the length of the cutting line that occurs depending on the type and thickness of the media being used. The value for distance adjustment is input as a percentage for the amount of displacement for the length of the line For example, if +0.1% is set as the correction value, the length of a line that is 1 m (1000 mm) will increase by 1 mm (= 1000 × 0.1%) and become 1001 mm. This distance adjustment can be congured for each CONDITION NO.

1. Touch the (CONDITION) on the "HOME"

screen to open the CONDITION NO.

setting screen.

2. Select the CONDITION NO. to set by using

the "

" and " " buttons and touch the

(PAGE) button to proceed to the next page.

3. Touch the "DISTANCE ADJUST" button.

4. Select "ON" or "OFF" for "DISTANCE

ADJUST". When "ON" is selected, it will be possible to input a value in the "DISTANCE ADJUST X" box and "DISTANCE ADJUST Y" box.

5. Touch the "DISTANCE ADJUST X" box.

6. Input the value for distance adjustment

and conrm the input with the button.

(Conrm)

7. Similarly input "DISTANCE ADJUST Y".

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Setting the Blade Tip Orientation Initialization Position

Place the blade against the media either immediately after turning the power ON or prior to cutting after setting the pen conditions and adjust the orientation of the blade tip. As this operation involves putting the blade on the media, set the position at which the blade tip orientation is

initialized so that the initialization is performed at a position that will not scratch the cut.

OUTSIDE: The blade tip orientation initialization will be performed at a position that is outside of the cutting

area.

2mm BELOW: The blade tip orientation initialization will be performed at a position that is 2 mm downwards

from the cut starting position (2 mm towards the edge in the media transport direction).

Media Transport Direction

OUTSIDE 2mm BELOW

Blade Tip Orientation

Initialization Position

Blade Tip Orientation Initialization Position

Cutting Origin (Cut Starting Position)

Cutting Area

1/2" screen and proceed to the "TOOL 2/2"

screen.

2. Select "OUTSIDE" or "2 mm BELOW" for

the INITIAL BLADE.

2 mm

1. From the "MENU" screen, open the "TOOL

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5.3

The cutting time can be adjusted by setting the "cutting speed", "speed when starting the cut (acceleration)",

and "moving speed when the tool is lifted".

As setting a speed that is too fast can affect the cutting quality, set values that suit the type of tool and media to be used. Once you are done with the settings, touch the

Setting the Speed

Set the cutting speed. Although setting a faster speed will shorten the cutting time, doing so may also lower the quality of the nish. Congurable values: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50

1. Touch the (CONDITION) on the

Adjusting the Cutting Time

(Exit) to return to the "HOME" screen.

"HOME" screen to open the CONDITION NO. setting screen.

2. Select the CONDITION NO. to set by using

the "

" and " " and touch the "SPEED".

3. Use the " " and " " to select the speed

and conrm the selection with the (Conrm).

Setting the Acceleration

Set the acceleration. This setting is applied to all operations when starting the cut after the tool has been lowered. Although setting a greater value will shorten the cutting time, doing so may also lower the quality of the nish. Congurable range: 1 - 2

1. Touch the (CONDITION) on the

"HOME" screen to open the CONDITION NO. setting screen.

2. Select the CONDITION NO. to set by

using the "

"ACCELERATION".

" and " " and touch the

3. Use the " " and " " to select the

acceleration and conrm the selection with

the

(Conrm).

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Setting the Tool Up Speed

Set the moving speed of the tool when it is raised during cutting. The AUTO setting will apply the same speed as the cutting speed (when the tool is lowered). Congurable values: AUTO, 10, 20, 30, 40, 50 (cm/s)

1/2" screen.

2. Touch the "TOOL UP SPEED".

3. Use the " " and " " to select the moving

speed and conrm the selection with the

(Conrm).

1. From the "MENU" screen, open the "TOOL

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5.4

Congure settings for when cutting cutting thick media.

Media having a total thickness of 0.3 mm or more (inclusive of the carrier sheet) cannot be cut.

•

Once you are done with the settings, touch the

Cutting Thick Media

(Exit) to return to the "HOME" screen.

What is the Tangential Mode?

The tangential mode is a function used to cleanly cut the corners when working with thick media.

When cutting the media, it is necessary for the blade tip to always be facing the direction in which the tool is traveling. With this device, the blade tip is controlled to automatically face the direction in which the tool is

traveling even when cutting curves and corners.

When cutting corners in thick media, the cutting becomes more difcult as it is harder for the blade to rotate in the direction in which the tool is traveling. With the tangential mode, the tool is lifted upon creating an excessive cut at each corner (up to the overcut ending point). The tool is also lowered before the cutting line for the next straight line to create an excessive cut (from the overcut starting point) before proceeding to cut the original cutting line.

Overcut (Start)

(1) Tool traveling direction

Original Cutting Line

Tool Down

(2) Tool movement

Tool Up

Overcut (End)

(3) Tool traveling

direction

Setting the Tangential Mode

The tangential mode consists of two modes.

Mode 1: Overcuts the starting and ending positions of cutting lines as well as corners having a sharp angle.

The blade tip is controlled when the blade needs to largely rotate so the cuts can be made without being affected by the hardness or thickness of the media.

Mode 2: Overcuts only the starting and ending positions of cutting lines. As the blade tip is only controlled at

cut starting positions, the cutting time will be shorter compared to Mode 1.

Congurable values: OFF, 1, 2

1. Touch the (CONDITION) on the "HOME"

screen to open the CONDITION NO.

setting screen.

2. Select the CONDITION NO. to set by

using the "

"TANGENTIAL MODE".

" and " " and touch the

3. Select a setting value.

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Setting the Overcuts

Set the lengths of the overcuts created when using the tangential mode. An overcut length can be set for each the start and end of the lines. Congurable range: 0.0 - 0.9 (mm)

1. Touch the (CONDITION) on the "HOME"

screen to open the CONDITION NO.

setting screen.

2. Select the CONDITION NO. to set by using

the "

" and " " and touch the "OVERCUT

START".

value and conrm the selection with the (Conrm).

4. Touch the "OVERCUT END".

5. Use the " " and " " to select the setting

value and conrm the selection with the (Conrm).

3. Use the " " and " " to select the setting

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5.5

Conrm the quality of the cut with the setting values of the CONDITION NO. (cutting condition) by looking at how nicely the media has been cut and the rounding of corners.

1 PIECE: One " " mark (test pattern) will be cut using the setting values of the currently displayed

3 PIECES: Three "

Cutting 1 Test with the Setting Values

Performing Cut Tests

CONDITION NO.

" marks (test patterns) will be cut using the setting values of the currently displayed

CONDITION NO. as well as a cutting force or cutter offset value that is one less than or higher than

the setting values.

1. Set the same media and tool as the actual cut.

2. On the "HOME" screen, use the " " and " " to select the

CONDITION NO. to perform the cut test with and touch the (CUT TEST) to open the setting screen.

3. Select the "1 PIECES" for the cut test.

Use the " ", " ", " " and " " to move the tool to the cut starting position and touch the (OK) to cut one " " mark.

CAUTION

When the "OK" is touched, the media and tool carriage will start moving. Be careful to avoid contact with your body or any object.

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Cutting 3 Tests to include Setting Values ± 1

1. Set the same media and tool as the actual cut.

2. On the "HOME" screen, use the " " and " " to select the

CONDITION NO. to perform the cut test with and touch the (CUT TEST) to open the setting screen.

3. Select the "3 PIECES" for the cut test.

5. Use the " ", " ", " " and " " to move the tool to the cut starting position and touch

the

(OK) to cut three " " marks.

Cutting Order

CAUTION

When the "OK" is touched, the media and tool carriage will start moving. Be careful to avoid contact with your body or any object.

The cut test patterns will be created using setting values increased/decreased in the cutting order shown

on the right.

–10+1

4. Select the item ("FORCE" or "CUTTER OFFSET") you wish to conrm.

Conrming the Cut Test

Conrm the results of the cut test and adjust various settings so that the settings are optimal. Repeat the process of performing cut tests and adjusting settings until settings for an excellent cut are established.

Adjusting the Offset Value

Conrm the corners of the triangle and square. If the corners are being cut excessively or not being cut properly, adjust the offset value.

The correction amount is insufficient. Increase the offset value.

The offset value is appropriate.

The correction is excessive. Lower the offset value.

Adjusting for Kiss Cuts

Peel off the triangle and make adjustments so that a light trace of the cut is left on the backing. If the backing has been cut all the way through, either the cutting force is too high or the blade depth is excessive. If there are parts where a trace of the cut is not left on the backing, either the cutting force is too low or the blade depth is insufcient.

Adjusting for Full Cuts

Make adjustments so that the media is cut all the way through. If the media is not cut all the way through, either the cutting force is too low or the blade depth is insufcient. Be sure to use the carrier sheet when creating full cuts.

Adjusting for Use of the Drawing Pen

Adjust the pen force so that the plot is not blurred. However, as increasing the pen force will shorten the life of the pen, lower the pen force yet only to a degree where the plot does not become blurred.

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5.6

Registration Mark Scan Settings

Setting the Scan Mode

Select the scan mode for the sensors to use in order to scan the registration marks. Select a mode according to the media being used. Once you are done with the setting, touch the

MODE 1: Select this mode when using common media with a white base.

MODE 2: Select this mode when using colored or glossy media.

MODE 3: Use this mode when using special materials and the registration marks cannot be scanned with

either MODE 1 or MODE 2.

Use the "MEDIA CHECK" function to serve as a reference when selecting the scan mode. Also set the registration mark adjustment values as necessary. The registration mark adjustment values can be set using "+" and "–". When using MODE 1, decide the setting based on the darkness of the registration mark lines. Set "+" for dark registration mark lines and "–" for light registration mark lines. When using MODE 2 or MODE 3, decide the setting based on the contrast between the base and the registration mark lines. Set "+" when the contrast is large and "–" when the contrast is small.

(Exit) to return to the "HOME" screen.

1. From the "MENU" screen, open the "ARMS 1/2" screen.

2. Under "ARMS MODE", touch the corresponding to the mode

you wish to select.

"ADJUST LEVEL". If there is no need to make changes, touch the (Exit).

4. Use the " " and " " to select the setting value and conrm the

selection with the

(Conrm).

3. To adjust the registration mark adjustment value, touch the

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Scan Starting

Conrming Registration

Detect the state of the media being used and display the recommended conditions for such as the scan mode, registration mark color, and registration mark base color to select. Once you are done with the setting, touch the

Conrming the Media

The appropriate registration mark scanning conditions are calculated based on the state of the media and then

displayed.

1. Load media that is the same as the media that will actually be cut but has not yet been printed on.

1/2" screen.

3. Touch the "CHECK MARK SCAN".

(Exit) to return to the "HOME" screen.

2. From the "MENU" screen, open the "ARMS

4. Touch the "MEDIA CHECK".

5. Use the " ", " ", " " and " " to move the tool carriage

to the scan starting position (any position in the top left

corner) and touch the (OK).

Media Transport Direction

6. The tool carriage will move and automatically detect the

state of the media.

With the scan starting position as a reference, the sensor will move 50 mm along the Y-axis and 50 mm along the X-axis to detect the state of the media.

7. The appropriate registration mark color will be calculated based on the state of the

media and then displayed on the screen.

ARMS MODE: The recommended scan mode of MODE 1/2/3 will be displayed.

ADJUST LEVEL: Ther recommended registration mark adjustment value will

be displayed.

MARK LINE COLOR: The recommended registration mark color will be displayed.

BASE PAINT COLOR: The recommended base color for the registration marks will

be displayed.

"BASE PAINT COLOR" may not be displayed depending on the results of the scan.

Position

50mm

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Conrming the Registration Marks

Actually detect the registration marks to conrm operation of registration mark detection.

1. Load the media on which the registration marks have been drawn.

2. From the "MENU" screen, open the "ARMS

1/2" screen.

3. Touch the "CHECK MARK SCAN".

4. Touch the "MARK LINE CHECK".

5. Select the type of registration marks to scan, use the

" ", " ", " " and " " to move the tool carriage to the scan starting position (the position of the red circle in

the image to the right) and touch the

(OK).

6. The tool carriage will move and automatically detect

the registration marks.

7. The result of the scan will be displayed on the screen.

MARK SCAN MODE: The currently set scan mode will be displayed. RESULT: The scan result (OK/NG) will be displayed.

Media Transport Direction

Registration Mark

Scan Starting Position

Type 1

Type 2

It may not be possible to detect the registration marks depending on the state of the base. In such case, run the "MEDIA CHECK" function and try again with the recommended conditions.

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Correcting the Registration Mark Position

The sensor that scans the registration marks is located in a position that is away from the tip of the blade tool. For this reason, it is necessary to make a correction so that the position actually being cut matches the

coordinates at which the registration marks were scanned.

If a registration mark has already been drawn on the media, scan that registration mark, draw another registration mark in the same position, and then measure the volume of displacement between the two registration marks. This volume of displacement will be used as the correction value. If a registration mark has not been drawn on the media, plot a registration mark and scan this, and then draw a registration mark again to measure the volume of displacement between the two registration marks. This volume of displacement will be used as the correction value. The accuracy of correction will increase when using media and the tool that are actually going to be used. Once you are done with the setting, touch the

Scanning the Printed Registration Mark for Correction and Entering the Correction Value

Scan the registration drawn on the media and make a correction by using the displacement between the scanned

position and the plotted position.

(Exit) to return to the "HOME" screen.

1. Load media on which a registration mark for correction (a 40 mm cross with a line thickness of 0.4 mm)

has been drawn.

2. From the "MENU" screen, open the "ARMS

1/2" screen and proceed to the "ARMS 2/2"

screen.

3. Touch the "SENSOR OFFSET ADJ.".

4. Touch the "SCAN".

5. Use the " ", " ", " " and " " to move the tool to the

registration mark scan starting area and touch the (OK).

Media Transport Direction

Registration Mark Scan Starting Area

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Registration Mark for Correction

Scan the registration mark and then plot a registration mark to use for comparison.

Media Transport Direction

Registration Mark for Correction

Distance Adjustment Value X

Registration Mark for Comparison

Distance Adjustment Value Y

CAUTION

When the "OK" is touched, the media and pen carriage will start moving. Be careful to avoid contact with your body or any object.

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6. Measure by how much the registration mark for comparison is displaced from the registration mark for

correction.

Measure the distance between the center of each line. In the case of the image on the bottom in Step 5, the correction needs to be made in the negative direction for both X and Y so the correction values for each will be a negative value.

7. Touch the "ADJUST X".

8. Input the value of X measured in Step 5.

Use the " " and " " to select the setting value and conrm the selection with the

(Conrm).

9. Similarly input "ADJUST Y".

Adjusting after Cutting the Test Pattern (Registration Mark for Correction)

Plot a registration mark for adjustment of the registration mark position and make the adjustment using this

registration mark.

1. Load white media for cutting.

2. Set a drawing pen in the tool holder and select a CONDITION NO.

3. From the "MENU" screen, open the "ARMS

2/2" screen.

4. Touch the "SENSOR OFFSET ADJ.".

5. Touch the "TEST PATTERN".

6. Move to the registration mark cutting position by using the " "

" " " " and " ". When the (OK) is touched, the registration

mark for correction will be plotted.

CAUTION

When the "OK" is touched, the media and pen carriage will start moving. Be careful to avoid contact with your body or any object.

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8. Use the " ", " ", " " and " " to move the tool to the

registration mark scan starting area and touch the (OK).

Media Transport Direction

Scan the registration mark and then plot a registration mark to use for comparison.

Media Transport Direction

7. Touch the "SCAN".

Registration Mark Scan Starting Area

Registration Mark for Correction

Distance Adjustment Value X

Registration Mark for Comparison

Distance Adjustment Value Y

CAUTION

When the "OK" is touched, the media and pen carriage will start moving. Be careful to avoid contact with your body or any object.

9. Measure by how much the registration mark for comparison is displaced from the registration mark for

correction.

Measure the distance between the center of each line. In the case of the image on the bottom in Step 8, the correction needs to be made in the negative direction for both X and Y so the correction values for each will be a negative value.

10. Touch the "ADJUST X".

11 . Input the value of X measured in Step 8.

Use the " " and " " to select the setting value and conrm the selection with the

(Conrm).

12. Similarly input "ADJUST Y".

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Setting Automatic Registration Mark Position Detection

When the position of the tool is close to the registration mark scan starting area while in a state where "AUTO MARK SCAN" is set to "ON", the registration mark positions will be automatically searched when starting

automatic scanning of the registration marks.

If the current position of the tool is far away from the registration mark scan starting area, the search may take time or the process may even end in an error due to not being able to nd the registration marks. The above operation will not be performed when this item is set to "OFF".

Registration Mark Type 1 Registration Mark Type 2

Media Transport Direction

Registration Mark Scan Starting Area

1/2" screen and proceed to the "ARMS 2/2"

screen.

2. Select "ON" or "OFF" for "AUTO MARK

SCAN".

Media Transport Direction

Registration Mark Scan Starting Area

1. From the "MENU" screen, open the "ARMS

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5.7

Set items related to the operation of the media. Once you are done with the settings, touch the

Setting the Pre Feed Operation

Set the operation for preventing displacement of the media by rst transporting the media by a set amount and

placing traces of the rollers on the media.

When feeding long media, breaking in the media to the environment removes expanded or contracted areas and enables the media to be fed in a stable manner. Setting values: 10 - 300 (cm)

Adjusting the Media Operation

(Exit) to return to the "HOME" screen.

"MEDIA 1/3" screen.

1. From the "MENU" screen, open the

2. Touch the "PRE FEED".

3. Input the distance by which to perform the

pre feed operation.

When the media will be discharged the pre feed operation for the set distance will begin.

(Execute) is touched, the

CAUTION

When the "Execute" is touched, the media and tool carriage will start moving. Be careful to avoid contact with your body or any object.

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Setting the Auto Pre Feed

Set the operation for preventing displacement of the media by rst transporting the media by a set amount and

placing traces of the rollers on the media.

When feeding long media, breaking in the media to the environment removes expanded or contracted areas and enables the media to be fed in a stable manner. Setting values: 10 - 300 (cm)

1. From the "MENU" screen, open the "MEDIA 1/3" screen.

2. Select "ON" or "OFF" for "AUTO PRE FEED".

When "ON" is selected, it will be possible to input a value in the "FEED LENGTH".

3. Touch the "FEED LENGTH".

4. Input the distance by which to feed the media and conrm the

input with the (Conrm).

Setting the Initial Feed

A setting can be made to automatically feed and then return the media by the length of a page when the

media is loaded. This setting has the effect of automatically performing the "pre feed operation" for preventing displacement of the media.

For details on the setting for the "PAGE LENGTH", refer to "Setting the Page Length" under "4.1 Cutting Roll Me dia".

1. From the "MENU" screen, select "MEDIA

1/3" and proceed to the "MEDIA 2/3"

screen

2. Select "ON" or "OFF" for "INITIAL FEED".

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Setting the Media Width Detection

This device uses the width detection sensor to detect the leading edge/ width/ position of the media. Depending on the type of media (especially with high transparency), the media cannot be set correctly because of the detection error for the leading edge/ width/ position of the media. In such a case, use a carrier sheet or disable media width detection according to the following procedures. Remove the media before setting the media width detection. It cannot be set correctly when media is loaded.

1/3" and proceed to the "MEDIA 3/3"

screen.

2. Select "ON" or "OFF" for "WIDTH

DETECTION ".

1. From the "MENU" screen, select "MEDIA

3. Depending on the setting, the display on the "LOAD MEDIA"

screen on the "HOME" screen will change. When set to "ON", select the shape of the media. When set to "OFF", select the size of the media. The media size is treated as "A3" if "A4/A3/B4/8"/11"" is

selected.

The media size is treated as "A2" if "A3+/A2/B3/12"/15"" is

selected.

The media size is treated as "20"" if "B2/17"/20"" is selected.

CAUTION

When setting it to "OFF", do not cut the data exceeding the set media size. The device cuts the outside of the media, so that the cutter pen and the cutting mat may be damaged.

<Note>

This setting can also be specied on the "LOAD MEDIA" screen.

When "ON" is

selected

When "OFF" is

selected

1. Touch the "LOAD MEDIA" on the "HOME" screen.

2. Touch the "

screen.

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Graphtec CE LITE-50 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Introduction

Notes on this Manual

Registered Trademarks

Copyright

Cutter Pen

After Attachment to the Main Unit

Precautions After Turning the Power ON

Notes regarding Warning Labels

Notes regarding the Wording in This Manual

Before Work

Precautions when Using Curled Media

Chapter 1 Notes Before Use

Standard Accessories

Names and Functions of Each Component

Operation Panel

Types of Screens and Operations

Other Displays and Operations

Installing the Main Unit

Installation Space

Media Size and Cutting Area

Compatible Media Sizes

Cutting Area

Installing the Driver and Software

Connecting and Turning ON the Power

Connecting a Computer

Settings when Turning the Power ON for the First Time

Chapter 2 Basic Operations

Setting the Tool

Adjusting the Blade Depth of the Cutter

Reference and Precautions regarding Blade Depth Adjustment

Setting the Tool

Setting the Media Set Levers

Moving the Push Rollers

Setting the Push Rollers

Push Roller Setting Positions

Loading the Media Up Against the Push Rollers

Loading Sheet Media

Loading the Media upon Releasing the Push Rollers

Unloading Sheet Media

Precautions when Creating Data

Notes regarding the Cutting Origin Position

Notes regarding the Cutting Area

Sending Cutting Data

Ordinary Care

Cleaning the Cutter Pen

Chapter 3 Cutting along Printed Data

What is Printing & Cutting?

Simple Printing & Cutting

Registration Mark Scanned Printing & Cutting

Types and Arrangement of Registration Marks

Registration Mark Shapes

Positions for Registration Mark Arrangement

Automatic Registration Mark Position Detection

Flow of Creating Registration Marks to Cutting

Graphtec Pro Studio

Cutting Master 4

Graphtec Studio

Chapter 4 Convenient Functions

Cutting Roll Media

Assembling the Roll Media Stocker

Loading and Scanning Roll Media

Setting the Page Length

Cutting using the Carrier Sheet

Loading Media onto the Carrier Sheet

Loading the Carrier Sheet

Setting the Drawing Pen in the Pen Adapter

Plotting with the Drawing Pen

Setting the Pen Adapter

Saving Data on a USB Memory

Cutting upon Loading USB Memory Data

Cutting from a USB Memory

Cutting Barcode-equipped Data

Cutting Multiple Media using the Same Data (Copy Function)

Copying Multiple Cuts on a Single Media

Copying Repeatedly on Multiple Media

Cutting upon Specifying the Cutting Position