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USER’S MANUAL
CE LITE-50-UM-151
Introduction
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 films, 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 Scientific 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 specifications and other information in this manual are subject to change without notice.
(3)While every effort has been made to provide complete and accurate information, please contact your sales representative or nearest Graphtec vendor if you find any unclear or erroneous information or wish to make other comments or suggestions.
(4)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.
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Precautions on Handling the Cutter Blade
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.
Cutter blade 
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 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 configuring 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 figures with a drawing pen or cut media with the cutter pen.
•"Media" as used in this manual collectively refers to paper, roll paper, sheet paper, and marking film.
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Before Work
•Be sure to read through the included "TO ENSURE SAFE AND CORRECT USE" Performing work without reading this section may lead to an unexpected accident or cause a fire.
Precautions when Using Curled Media
•An upward curl, even when weak, can cause the media to jam.
•Either use media that is not curled or manually fix the curl so that the media has a weak downward curl that fits along the main unit of the plotter.
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CONTENTS
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i Notes on this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i Registered Trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i
Copyright . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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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 Confirming 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
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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
Chapter 4 Convenient Functions
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Cutting Roll Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Assembling the Roll Media Stocker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Loading and Scanning Roll Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Setting the Page Length. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Cutting using the Carrier Sheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Loading Media onto the Carrier Sheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Loading the Carrier Sheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Plotting with the Drawing Pen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Setting the Drawing Pen in the Pen Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Setting the Pen Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Cutting from a USB Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Saving Data on a USB Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Cutting upon Loading USB Memory Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Cutting Barcode-equipped Data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
4-18 |
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Cutting Multiple Media using the Same Data (Copy Function). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Copying Multiple Cuts on a Single Media. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Copying Repeatedly on Multiple Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
4-21 |
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Cutting upon Specifying the Cutting Position. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
4-22 |
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Expanding the Cutting Area. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
4-23 |
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Aborting and Pausing during a Cut . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
4-24 |
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Withdrawing the Tool Carriage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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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
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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
Confirming the Cut Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12
5.6 Registration Mark Scan Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13 Setting the Scan Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13 Confirming 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 Confirming 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 Confirming 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
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6.4 Confirming the Main Unit Firmware Version. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7
Appendix
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Standard Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
A-2 |
A.2 |
Supply Items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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A.3 |
Appearance Drawing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
A-4 |
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Menu Tree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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List of Initial Values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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INDEX |
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Chapter 1 Notes Before Use
An overview of this device and connections with a computer are explained in this chapter.
1.1Standard Accessories
1.2Names and Functions of Each Component
1.3Operation Panel
1.4Installing the Main Unit
1.5Media Size and Cutting Area
1.6Installing the Driver and Software
1.7Connecting and Turning ON the Power
1.8Connecting a Computer
1.9Settings when Turning the Power ON for the First Time
Chapter 1 Notes Before Use
1.1 Standard Accessories
Please confirm 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 |
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 Names and Functions of Each Component
Push roller Media holding roller (movable) |
Push roller positioning guide |
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Power supply connector |
USB memory-dedicated port |
USB interface |
Operation panel: Used to operate the device and configure various settings.
Media set lever-right: Used to raise/lower the push roller when setting media and fix (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 fix/release the media.
Push rollers: Touches the media to fix/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: Used to transition to the "MENU" screen.
"CONDITION NO. Selection" buttons: Used to select the CONDITION NO.
"CONDITION" button: Used to transition to the CONDITION (cutting condition) 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: Used to transition to the copy mode.
"CUT TEST" button: Used to transition to the cut test screen.
"HOME" button: Used to move the tool carriage to the home point.
"USB" button: Used to transition to the menu for cutting from a USB memory.
Position key: Used to transition to the position key screen.
Other Buttons
"Page" button: Used to transition to the next page on the same tier level.
"Exit" button: Used to exit the current screen. When touched before the 
(Confirm) in a screen where the 
(Confirm) is displayed, the screen is exited without setting the item.
"Confirm" button: Used to confirm settings.
"Execute" button: Used to execute settings.
"Origin" button: Used to configure the plot origin.
"Cutting Area" button: Used to display th cutting area of the media that has been loaded.
"OK" button: Used to confirm the position of the tool moved with the position keys. 
"Stop" button: Stops the cutting operation.
Menu Selection Screen |
Different Button Colors |
Different Display Boxes |
This screen is used to select setting |
Light blue indicates the selected setting. |
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items. Please touch the button to set. |
Please touch the button to set. |
transition to the input screen. |
Light blue boxes display the current setting value.
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Chapter 1 Notes Before Use
Input Screen
Number Input |
Drum Selection |
List Selection |
Touch the buttons to input a |
Rotate the drum to scroll through |
Touch the item you wish to select |
number. |
the list and select a setting value. |
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Position Keys
The tool carriage or media moves to each direction when the "
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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 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, operate the device by following the on-screen instructions.
•Operate the device by following the on-screen instructions also when other operation related messages appear.
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 used.
•Refrain from placing obstacles in front of or behind the main unit that will interfere with transportation of the media.
Installation Space when Using Carrier Sheets
934mm
296mm
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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 transportation of the media.
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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".
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The cutting area and cutting direction will be as shown below.
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1-7
Chapter 1 Notes Before Use
1.6 Installing the Driver and Software
Download the device driver and application software from Graphtec website to install these on your computer.
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 confirm 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.
1-8
Chapter 1 Notes Before Use
1.7 Connecting and Turning ON the Power
Connect this device and the AC outlet via the standard accessory of AC adapter, and then turn 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 specified voltage (3).
(3)
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AC Cable
(1)
AC Adapter
2. Press the power switch to turn ON the power. Confirm 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 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 Connecting a Computer
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.
1. Turn OFF the power.
Touch the touch panel and confirm 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 Settings when Turning the Power ON for the First Time
When the device is started up for the first 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 first time, the startup screen will be followed by a language selection screens.
Select the language used, and then touch the 
(Confirm).
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 
(Confirm).
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.
2.1Setting the Tool
2.2Setting the Media Set Levers
2.3Setting the Push Rollers
2.4Loading Sheet Media
2.5Confirming the CONDITION NO. (Cutting Condition)
2.6Precautions when Creating Data
2.7Sending Cutting Data
2.8Ordinary Care
Chapter 2 Basic Operations
2.1 Setting the Tool
The cutter pen (PM-BS-001) is an consumption goods.
Purchase a new cutter pen when the cutter blade becomes dull.
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.
•An excessive blade depth will damage the cutter blade and cutting mat or lead to wasteful consumption of 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 configured 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 |
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•When adjusting the blade depth, start with a shallow blade depth and make adjustments to a greater depth.
•The appropriate blade depth will vary depending on the thickness of the media. Make adjustments and perform cut tests every time the type of media is switched.
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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 fix the tool by the locking lever.
CAUTION
•Don't touch to the tool while it is moving, it is extremely dangerous.
•Be careful not to injure yourself with the cutter blade when setting the tool.
1.Pull the locking lever to open the lock.
Locking
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Unlock Lock
2. Insert the cutter pen to the tool holder while holding it.
3. Push the locking lever until it clicks to hold the cutter pen.
Confirm the locking indicator became the white.
Locking Lever
Locking Lever
Locking Lever
Locking
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Unlock Lock
4. Pull the locking lever to open the lock, and then remove the cutter pen from the tool holder.
Click
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Chapter 2 Basic Operations
2.2 Setting the Media Set Levers
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 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.
Lock 1
Release
Lock 2
Lock 3
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
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 Setting the Push Rollers
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 fingers, and then move the push roller left and right while pressing the "PUSH" part. If the "PUSH" is in a position that is difficult 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 fits 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.
Positioning Groove
Push Roller
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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 " 
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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.
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Standardized Sizes (inch)
Standardized Sizes (mm) |
Non-standardized sizes/Carrier Sheet |
2-5
Chapter 2 Basic Operations
2.4 Loading Sheet Media
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 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 hold down the media sufficiently. In this case, move the Media holding rollers (movable) to the position where the media is lifted up. When the media is load flat, move them to the right push roller.
•Move the Media holding rollers (movable) after raising the Media set levers.
•Limp or too much thin media cannot be cut.
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
1.
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Raise the media set levers and release the push rollers.
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.
Lower the media set levers on both sides to lock the push rollers.
On the "HOME" screen, touch the "LOAD MEDIA" − "SHEET".
2-6
Chapter 2 Basic Operations
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.
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Edge of Sheet Media |
Push Roller |
Push Roller |
Edge of Sheet Media |
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Push Roller |
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Front Guide
Sheet Media
Sheet Media
Set to be parallel
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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Chapter 2 Basic Operations
Loading the Media upon Releasing the Push Rollers
1.
2.
Raise the media set levers and release the push rollers.
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.
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Edge of Sheet Media |
Cutting Mat |
Cutting Mat |
Edge of Sheet Media |
Push Roller |
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Push Roller
Front Guide
Sheet Media
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.
6.
Lower the media set levers on both sides and lock the push rollers.
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 onscreen 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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