FC
FC
7000
SERIES
user manual
MANUAL NO. FC7000-UM-151
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Table of Contents
TO ENSURE SAFE AND CORRECT USE .............................................................................................vii
Conventions Used in This Manual.........................................................................................................vii
Description of Safety Symbols ..............................................................................................................vii
PREFACE..................................................................................................................................................xii
Notes on this Manual .............................................................................................................................xii
Registered Trademarks ..........................................................................................................................xii
Copyright ...............................................................................................................................................xii
Special Precautions on Handling Blades ..................................................................................................xiii
Cutting Blades.......................................................................................................................................xiii
Cutter Pens............................................................................................................................................xiii
After Turning on the Plotter......................................................................................................................xiii
Notes on the Stand ....................................................................................................................................xiv
Machine Caution Label.............................................................................................................................xiv
Daily Maintenance and Storage................................................................................................................xiv
Daily Maintenance................................... ...... .................................. ...... ..... ..........................................xiv
Storing the Plotter.................................................................................................................................xiv
Chapter 1: Out of the Box
1.1 Checking the Contents ................................................................................ ...... ..... .........................1-2
1.2 Nomenclature .................................................................................................................................1-3
Front View ...................................................................................................................................1-3
Rear View .....................................................................................................................................1-4
1.3 Assembling the plotter ....................................................................................................................1-5
FC7000-75 (desktop model; stand not provided but is available as an option) ...........................1-5
Attaching the Media Stockers.................................................................................................... 1-5
FC7000-100/130/160 (stand provided) ........................................................................................1-6
Assembling the Stand ................................................................................................................ 1-6
Mounting the stock rollers ...........................................................................................................1-9
1.4 Attaching the FC7000 Basket (Option) ........................................................................................1-10
1.5 Attaching a Cutter Pen ........................................ ...... ...... ..............................................................1-11
Attaching a Pen to the Two-Pen Holder (Option) ......................................................................1-12
Attaching a Plotting Pen to the Pen Station ...............................................................................1-13
1.6 Replacing the Cross-Cutter Unit ..................................................................................................1-14
Chapter 2: Cutter Blades and Cutter Pens
2.1 Blade Application and Features ......................................................................................................2-2
2.2 Cutter Pen Nomenclature ...............................................................................................................2-3
2.3 Replacing the Cutter Blade ........................................................ .....................................................2-4
Structure of Cutter Pen .................................................................................................................2-4
Replacing the Cutter Blade ..........................................................................................................2-4
2.4 Adjusting the Blade Length ............................................................................................................2-5
Chapter 3: Preparing to Cut
3.1 Control Panel .................................................................................................................................. 3-2
Indicator Lamps ...........................................................................................................................3-2
Function Keys ..............................................................................................................................3-2
Position Keys .............................................. ..... ............................................................................3-2
Menu Keys ...................................................................................................................................3-3
3.2 Selecting a Function Menu .............................................................................................................3-4
When the FC7000 is in MENU mode ..........................................................................................3-4
When the power is turned on without any media loaded .............................................................3-5
3.3 Connecting to your Computer ........................................................................................................3-6
3.4 Turning on the Power .....................................................................................................................3-7
3.5 Loading Media ................................................................................................................................3-9
Loading Roll Media (Rear Loading) ............................................................................................3-9
Loading Roll Media (Front Loading) .........................................................................................3-10
Loading Sheet Media .................................................................................................................3-11
3.6 Aligning the Pinch Rollers ...........................................................................................................3-13
Standby Position .................................... ...... ...............................................................................3-13
When Feeding Long-axis Media (at least 2 meters) ..................................................................3-14
When the Media Width is 100 to 160 mm ................................................................................. 3-14
When the Media Width is 160 to 540 mm ................................................................................. 3-14
When the Media Width Exceeds 540 mm ..................................................................................3-15
Changing the Hold-down Force .................................................................................................3-15
Switching between the Strong and Weak settings............................................. ...................... 3-15
Hold-down Force Assignments................................................................................................ 3-16
3.7 Selecting the Media Type .............................................................................................................3-17
Chapter 4: Pen Setting Conditions
4.1 Pen Conditions ................................................................................................................................4-2
Precautions to observe when cutting high-intensity reflective film........................................... 4-3
How to improve weedability...................................................................................................... 4-3
4.2 Selecting Cutter-Pen Condition Setting Areas ............................................................................... 4-4
Selection method........................................................................................................................ 4-4
4.3 Setting the Cutter-pen Conditions ..................................................................................................4-5
To Change the FORCE ................................................................................................................4-5
Setting Procedure....................................................................................................................... 4-5
To Change the SPEED .................................................................................................................4-5
Setting Procedure....................................................................................................................... 4-6
To Change the QUALITY ...........................................................................................................4-6
Setting Procedure....................................................................................................................... 4-6
To Change the OFFSET ...............................................................................................................4-7
Setting Procedure....................................................................................................................... 4-7
4.4 Running Cutting Tests ....................................................................................................................4-8
Test Cutting Procedure ............................................................................................................. 4-8
4.5 Adjusting the Blade Length ..........................................................................................................4-10
Test Cutting Procedure ............................................................................................................ 4-10
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Chapter 5: BASIC FUNCTIONS AND OPERATIONS
5.1 Using the HOLD Function .............................................................................................................5-2
Setting Procedure....................................................................................................................... 5-2
5.2 Withdrawing the Pen Carriage .......................................................................................................5-3
Setting Procedure....................................................................................................................... 5-3
5.3 Moving the Pen Carriage to the Origin Point .................................................................................5-3
Setting Procedure....................................................................................................................... 5-3
5.4 Using the PRE FEED Function ......................................................................................................5-4
Setting Procedure....................................................................................................................... 5-4
5.5 Moving the Origin Point .................................................................................................................5-5
Setting Procedure....................................................................................................................... 5-5
When the origin is moved after the coordinate axes were rotated ...............................................5-5
When the coordinate axes are rotated after moving the origin point ...........................................5-6
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5.6 Using the COPY Function ..............................................................................................................5-7
Setting Procedure....................................................................................................................... 5-7
5.7 Pen Up/Down ..............................................................................................................................5-10
Setting Procedure..................................................................................................................... 5-10
5.8 Using the CROSS-CUT Function ................................................................................................5-11
Cutting position........................................................................................................................ 5-11
Cutting width ........................................................................................................................... 5-11
Guidelines for replacing the cross-cutting unit........................................................................ 5-11
Auto Cross-cutting .....................................................................................................................5-11
Setting Procedure..................................................................................................................... 5-12
Manual Cross-cutting .................................................................................................................5-12
Setting Procedure..................................................................................................................... 5-12
5.9 Using the MOVE STEP Function ...............................................................................................5-13
Setting Procedure..................................................................................................................... 5-13
Chapter 6: ADVANCED FUNCTIONS AND OPERATIONS
6.1 Changing the Initial Feed Speed .....................................................................................................6-2
Setting Procedure....................................................................................................................... 6-2
6.2 Setting AUTO PRE FEED .............................................................................................................6-3
Making the setting at the INITIAL MENU screen.................................................................... 6-3
Making the setting at the FUNCTION 2 screen ........................................................................ 6-4
6.3 Setting the ORIGIN in HP-GL Mode .........................................................................................6-5
Setting Procedure....................................................................................................................... 6-5
6.4 Setting the Cutting/Plotting Area ................................................................................................... 6-6
Setting Procedure....................................................................................................................... 6-6
6.5 Expanding the Cutting/Plotting Area .............................................................................................6-9
Setting Procedure....................................................................................................................... 6-9
6.6 Setting the PAGE LENGTH ........................................................................................................6-11
Setting Operation..................................................................................................................... 6-11
6.7 Rotating the Coordinate Axes ......................................................................................................6-13
6.8 Setting the Mirror Mode ...............................................................................................................6-14
Setting Procedure..................................................................................................................... 6-14
6.9 Enlarging or Reducing an Image ..................................................................................................6-15
Setting Procedure..................................................................................................................... 6-15
6.10 Data Sorting Settings ....................................................................................................................6-16
Setting Procedure..................................................................................................................... 6-16
6.11 Auto Registration Mark Reading Function .................................................................................. 6-17
The registration mark pattern .....................................................................................................6-17
The reading area required for registration mark detection .........................................................6-18
The registration mark locations ..................................................................................................6-18
The position of the origin point ..................................................................................................6-19
Media on which registration marks cannot be detected .............................................................6-20
If registration marks cannot be automatically recognized .........................................................6-20
6.12 Setting the Registration Mark Mode ............................................................................................6-21
Setting Procedure..................................................................................................................... 6-21
2-point reading (2POINTS) ........................................................................................................6-22
3-point reading (3POINTS) ........................................................................................................6-23
4-point reading (4POINTS) ........................................................................................................6-25
6.13 Setting the Registration Mark Reading Area ................................................................................6-27
Setting Procedure..................................................................................................................... 6-27
6.14 Selecting the Registration MARK TYPE .....................................................................................6-29
Setting Procedure..................................................................................................................... 6-29
6.15 Specifying the Registration MARK SIZE ....................................................................................6-30
Setting Procedure..................................................................................................................... 6-30
6.16 Setting the DISTANCE ADJUSTMENT .....................................................................................6-31
Setting Procedure..................................................................................................................... 6-31
6.17 Setting the AXIS ORIGIN OFFSET ............................................................................................6-33
Setting Procedure..................................................................................................................... 6-33
6.18 Setting the PAPER-WEIGHT Function .......................................................................................6-35
Setting Procedure..................................................................................................................... 6-35
6.19 Setting the SENSOR OFFSET ADJUSTMENT (Method 1) .......................................................6-37
Setting Procedure..................................................................................................................... 6-37
6.20 Setting the AXIS OFFSET ADJUSTMENT (Method 2) .............................................................6-39
Setting Procedure..................................................................................................................... 6-39
6.21 Selecting the Axis Alignment Method .........................................................................................6-41
Selecting the Axis Alignment Method..................................................................................... 6-41
6.22 Selecting the Axis Alignment Tool ..............................................................................................6-42
Selecting the Axis Alignment Tool.......................................................................................... 6-42
6.23 AXIS ALIGNMENT Settings ................................................... ...... .............................................6-43
Selecting an Axis Alignment Method ........................................................................................6-43
2-point method......................................................................................................................... 6-43
3-point method......................................................................................................................... 6-44
4-point method......................................................................................................................... 6-46
6.24 Setting Tangential Emulation .......................................................................................................6-48
Selecting the tangential emulation mode................................................................................. 6-48
Enabling/Disabling Tangential Emulation................................... ..... ...... ................................. 6-49
Setting Overcut ........................................................................................................................ 6-50
6.25 Setting the PEN UP SPEED .........................................................................................................6-51
Setting Procedure..................................................................................................................... 6-51
6.26 Adjusting the Blade OFFSET ANGLE ........................................................................................6-52
Setting Procedure..................................................................................................................... 6-52
6.27 Setting the OFFSET FORCE ........................................................................................................6-53
Setting Procedure..................................................................................................................... 6-53
6.28 Setting the STEP PASS ................................................................................................................6-54
Setting Procedure..................................................................................................................... 6-54
6.29 Setting the INTIAL DOWN FORCE ...........................................................................................6- 55
Setting Procedure..................................................................................................................... 6-55
6.30 Setting the DISTANCE ADJUST Function .................................................................................6-56
Setting Procedure..................................................................................................................... 6-56
Setting the Distance Adjust Parameter .................................................................................... 6-57
6.31 Selecting the Type of Perforated Line ..........................................................................................6-58
Setting Operation..................................................................................................................... 6-58
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Chapter 7: OPTIONS
7.1 Loupe (PHP61-LOUPE) .................................................................................................................7-2
Axis Alighment and plotting Area Adjustment ...........................................................................7-2
Attaching the Loupe .....................................................................................................................7-2
Using the Loupe ...........................................................................................................................7-3
7.2 Pouncing Tool ................................................................................................................................7-4
Attaching the Pouncing Tool .......................................................................................................7-4
Holder for auto registration mark sensor ........................................................................7-5
Setting Procedure....................................................................................................................... 7-5
7.3 Pen Assignment (for 2-pen models only) .......................................................................................7-6
Setting Procedure....................................................................................................................... 7-6
7.4 Pen Offset (2-pen models only) ......................................................................................................7-7
Setting Procedure....................................................................................................................... 7-7
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Chapter 8: BACK GROUND SETTINGS
8.1 Description of the Background Settings .........................................................................................8-2
8.2 Setting the Background Settings ....................................................................................................8-5
Setting Procedure....................................................................................................................... 8-5
Chapter 9: TEST MODES AND TROUBLESHOOTING
9.1 Using the Condition List Mode ......................................................................................................9-2
Setting Procedure....................................................................................................................... 9-2
9.2 Running the SELF TEST ................................................................................................................9-3
Setting Procedure....................................................................................................................... 9-3
9.3 Using the DATA DUMP mode ......................................................................................................9-4
Setting Procedure....................................................................................................................... 9-4
9.4 The Plotter Does Not Operate When Turned On ...........................................................................9-5
9.5 The Plotter Does Not Operate Correctly ........................................................................................9-6
9.6 The Cutting Results Are Unsatisfactory .........................................................................................9-9
9.7 Error Messages in GP-GL Command Mode ................................................................................9-11
9.8 Error Messages in HP-GL Command Mode ................................................................................9-12
CAUSE .................................................................................................................................... 9-12
SOLUTION.............................................................................................................................. 9-12
Chapter 10: INTERFACES
10.1 RS-232C Interface ........................................................................................................................10-2
Factory Preset Settings............................................................................................................. 10-2
10.2 USB Interface Settings .................................................................................................................10-3
Supported Operating Systems.................................................................................................. 10-3
10.3 Interface Setting Menu .................................................................................................................10-4
Using the INITIAL MENU to set the functions...................................................................... 10-4
Using the MENU MODE to set the functions......................................................................... 10-4
10.4 Setting the STEP SIZE .................................................................................................................10-5
Setting Procedure..................................................................................................................... 10-5
10.5 Setting the RS-232C Interface Transmission Conditions .............................................................10-6
Setting Procedure..................................................................................................................... 10-6
10.6 COMMAND Settings ................................................................................................................... 10-7
Setting Procedure..................................................................................................................... 10-7
Chapter 11: Specifications
11.1 Main Specifications ......................................................................................................................11-2
11.2 Options .........................................................................................................................................11-3
11.3 Supplies ........................................................................................................................................11-3
11.4 Menu Tree ......................................... ...... ...... ...............................................................................11-4
11.5 External Dimensions ....................................................................................................................11-5
FC7000-75 ..................................................................................................................................11-5
Optional stand and Basket Provided........................................................................................ 11-5
FC7000-100/130/160 .................................................................................................................11-6
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DANGER
CAUTION
TO ENSURE SAFE AND CORRECT USE
• To ensure the safe and correct use of your plotter, read this manual thoroughly prior to use.
• After reading this manual, keep it in a handy location for quick reference as necessary.
• Do not allow small ch ild ren to touc h the plotter.
• The following describes important points for safe operation. Be sure to observe them strictly.
Conventions Used in This Manual
To ensure the safe and accurate u se of the plotter as well as to prevent human in ju ry and property damage, the safety
precautions provided in this manual are ranked in the three categories described below. Be sure to gain a full understanding of the difference between each of the categories before reading the Manual.
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
: This category provi des infor mation tha t, if ig nored, is high ly likel y to caus e fatal or serious
injury to the operator.
: This category provides inform ation t hat, if ig nored, is lik ely to cau se fat al or s eriou s injur y
to the operator.
: This category provides information that, if ignored, could cause injury to the operator or
damage to the plotter.
Description of Safety Symbols
The symbol indicates in formation th at requires ca reful attenti on (including warnings) . The specifi c point
requiring attention is described by an illustration or text within or next to the symbol.
The symbol indicates an action that is prohibited. Such prohibited action is described by an illustration
or text within or next to the symbol.
The symbol indicates an action that must be performed. Such imperative action is described by an
illustration or text within or next to the symbol.
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Safety Precautions
WARNING
Do not touch the rollers or moving parts such as the carriage
while cutting or plotting is in progress.
• Such action may result in injury.
Be sure to ground the earth terminal.
• If the plotter is not grounded, the operator could suffer an electric
shock in the event of current leakage.
Keep your hands, hair, etc., away from the rollers or moving
parts such as the carriage even if the plotter is stopped, as it
may suddenly start moving when data is received.
• Such action may result in injury.
Do not touch
Ground the plotter
Keep your distance
Do not disassemble, repair, or remodel the plotter.
• Such action may cause electric shock or a fire hazard due to current
leakage.
• Contact with the high-voltage parts within the plotter may cause electric shock.
• If the plotter requires repairs, contact your sales representative or
nearest Graphtec vendor.
Do not connect the plotter to a non-rated power supply.
• Use of a different supply voltage may result in electric shock or a fire
hazard due to current leakage.
Do not use the plotter in a location where it will be exposed to
water, rain, or snow.
• Such locations may cause electric shock or a fire hazard due to current leakage.
No disassembly
Prohibited
Avoid wat e r
Specified
rating
Beware of electric shock
Safety Precautions (Continued)
WARNING
If the plotter generates smoke, overheats, emits a strange
odor, or otherwise functions abnormally, do not continue
using it. Turn off the power and unplug the power cord from
the electrical socket.
• Use of the plotter in such a condition may result in a fire hazard or
electric shock.
• After confirming that smoke is no longer being emitted, contact your
sales representative or nearest Graphtec vendor for repairs.
• Never attempt to perform repairs yourself. Repair work by inexperienced personnel is extremely dangerous.
Do not allow dust or metal scraps to adhere to the power
plug.
• A dirty power plug may res ul t in ele ctr ic s hoc k or a fire hazard due to
current leakage.
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Prohibited
Prohibited
Do not use the power cord if it is damaged.
• Use of a damaged cord may result in electric shock or a fire hazard
due to current leakage.
• Replace the power cord with a new one.
Be careful when handling the cutter blade.
• Touching the blade with your bare hand may cause injury.
• Do not touch the cutter blade while cutting is in progress.
Beware of electric shock
Unplug the power
cord from the socket
Do not touch
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Safety Precautions (Continued)
CAUTION
Do not use or store the plotter in a location exposed to direct
sunlight or the direct draft of an air conditioner or heater.
• Such locations may impair the performance of the plotter.
Do not use the plotter in an excessively dusty or humid
location.
• Such locations may impair the performance of the plotter.
Do not place any receptacle containing water or other fluid on
top of the plotter.
• Fluid falling inside the plotter may cause electric shock or a fire hazard due to current leakage.
Prohibited
Prohibited
Avoid wat e r
Beware of electric shock
Do not use the plotter in a location subject to excessive
mechanical vibration or electrical noise.
• Use in such locations may impair the performance of the plotter.
When disconnecting the power cord or interface cable, do not
pull on the cord/cable.
• Such action will damage the cord/cable, resulting in a fire hazard or
electric shock.
If water or foreign matter enters the plotter, discontinue use.
Turn off the power and unplug the power cord from the
electrical socket.
• Use of the plotter in such a condition may result in electric shock or a
fire hazard due to current leakage.
• Contact your sales representative or nearest Graphtec vendor for
repairs.
Prohibited
Prohibited
Unplug the power
cord from the socket
Safety Precautions (Continued)
CAUTION
Do not attempt to lubricate the cutting-plotter mechanisms.
• Such action may cause it to break down.
Do not clean the plotter using volatile solvents such as
thinner or benzene.
• Such action may impair its performance.
Provide sufficient spa ce around the plotter s o that it does not
strike any objects in its vicinity during cutting or plotting.
• Such contact ma y cause misalignment in cutt in g or plotti ng.
Prohibited
Prohibited
Do not touch
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When using indoor lighting such as fluorescent or other
electrical lamps, provide a distance of at least one meter
between the plotter and the light source.
• Close proximity of such a light source may cause the sensor to malfunction and prevent proper size detection of the media.
When using the cutter, take care not to extend the blade more
than necessary.
• An overly extended blade will damage the cutting mat and adversely
affect the cutting quality.
Move the pen carriage slowly when moving it manually in
order to load the medium or for other reasons.
• Moving it quickly may damage the plotter.
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PREFACE
Thank you for choosing a Graphtec FC7000 Series plotter. The FC7000 Series plotters employ a digital servo drive
system to achieve high-speed and high-precision cutting. In addition to cutting marking film and othereop media, an
FC7000-series plotter can also be used as a pen plotter. To ensure high cutting quality and optimal productivity, be
sure to read this User's Manual thoroughly prior to use.
Notes on this Manual
(1) No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any
means, without the prior written permission of Graphtec Corporation.
(2) The product specifications and other information in this manual are subject to change without notice.
(3) While every effo rt has been mad e t o provi de co mplet e an d accura te i nforma tion, p lease cont act yo ur sal es repr e-
sentative or neare st Gra phtec v endor if you find an y unc lear or e rroneous informat ion or wish to mak e other com -
ments or suggestio ns.
(4) Notwithstanding the stipulations in the preceding paragraph, Graphtec Corporation assumes no liability for dam-
ages 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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Special Precautions on Handling Blades
Sharp cutter blades are used with this plotter. Handle the cutter blades and holders with care to prevent bodily injury.
Cutting Blades
Cutter blades are very sharp. While handling a cutter blade or cutter pen, be careful to avoid cutting your fingers or
other parts of your body.
Promptly return used blades to the cutter case provided. When the case is completely filled, discard the used blades
together with the case.
Cutter Pens
The tip consists of a sharp blade. Be sure not to extend it too far. Moreover, when you are not using the cutter pen,
make sure that the blade is fully retracted.
After Turning on the Plotter
During the course of turning on the plotter, be sure to observe the following precautions. The pen carriage and loaded
media may suddenl y move duri ng the cutt ing op eration, im mediatel y afte rward and when settin g the plot ter's func tions.
Keep hands, hair, clothing and other object s ou t of the vici nit y of the pen c arriage , grit rol lers a nd loa ded medi a. To prevent operator injury and poor cutting results, be careful not to allow hands, hair, clothing or other foreign objects to
become entangled with the pen carriage or loaded media while the plotter is operating.
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Notes on the Stand
Be sure to use only the stand designed for the FC7000 Series with your FC7000 Series plotter. The use of a different
stand may cause a plotter malfunction or bodily injury.
Machine Caution Label
The machine's Caution Label is located on the top cover. Be sure to observe all the cautions on the label.
Daily Maintenance and Storage
Daily Maintena n ce
During the course of daily plotter operation, be sure to observe the following precautions:
(1) Never lubricate the mechanisms of the plotter.
(2) Clean the plotter's casing using a dry cloth that has been moistened in a neutral detergent diluted with water.
Never use thinner, benzene, alcohol, or similar solvents to clean the casings; they will damage the casing's finish.
(3) Cle an the cutting mat using a dry cloth. In c as e of st ubborn stains, use a cloth that has been moistened in alcohol
or in a neutral detergent diluted with water.
(4) Cle an the plo tter's p aper se nsors using a cloth mois tened in a neutra l deterge nt dilu ted wi th water. Never use thin-
ner, benzene, alcohol, or similar solvents to clean the sensors; cleaners such as these will damage the sensors.
Storing the Plotter
When your plotter is not in use, be sure to observe the following points:
(1) Remove the pen attached to the penholder
(2) Cover the plotter with a cloth to protect it from dust and dirt
(3) Do not store the plotter in direct sunlight or in high temperatures
Chapter 1: Out of the Box
This chapter describes plotter nomenclature and how to
install your plotter.
Topics in this chapter
1.1 Checking the Co ntents
1.2 Nomenclature
1.3 Assembling the plotter
1.4 Attaching the FC7000 Basket (O ption)
1.5 Attaching a Cut ter Pen
1.6 Replacing th e Cross-Cutt er Unit
1 - 2
1.1 Checking the Contents
After unpacking your plotter, check that all of the standard accessor ies shown
below are prese nt. If any acces sory is m issing, c ontact your sales representat ive
or the nearest Grapht ec dealer.
AC power cord
1 1 each
USB cable (3-m length)
User Guide CD-ROM
1
Contains:
User’s Manual (pdf)
Windows driver/Macintosh plug-in software
Cutter holder
(PHP32-CB09N)
1
Cutter blades
(CB09UA-2)
1
Media bracket
1
Quick Start Manual, Usage Precautions
1 of each
Water-based fibertip pen
1
Stand
(available as an option for the FC7000-75 model)
1
Base assembly x 2
Stand side bar x 2
Center bar x 1
Socket head cap screw x 20
Allen wrench x 1
Media stocker x 2
Stock roller x 2
M4 binding head screws x 8
Out of the Box: Checking the Contents
1.2 Nomenclature
Front View
Power switch
Grit roller position guide
Cutting mat
Cutting groove
Pinch roller
Grit roller
Grit roller
Cross-cutter unit
Pen carriage
Media sensor
Media sensor
1 - 3
Pen holder
Pinch rollers
Control panel
Stand
Pen station
Power switch: ..............Used to turn the plotter on and off.
Control panel: ............ ..Used to access various p lotter f unction s.
Pinch rollers: ............. ..Rollers t hat push the medi a against the grit rollers.
Grit rollers: ..................Metallic rollers with a file-like surface that feed the media
back and forth.
Media sensor s: ............The front senso r is used to sen se t he le ading edge o f t he
media. The rear sens or is used to sen se the trai ling edge
of the media.
Pen carriage: ......... ......Mo ves the cutter -pen or plotti ng pen acr oss the media
during cutting or plo tting.
Pen holder: ..................Holds the cutter-pen or plotting pen and moves it up or
down.
Pen station (i nstalled on 2-pen m odels on ly):
The second pen is moun ted here.
Stand: .........................Used to make the plotter more portable and to free up
counter space
Grit roller position gui de:
Stickers on the front of the Y ra il and the rear side of the
top cover that show the position of eac h grit roller. Use
these alignment mar ks as an aid in locat ing the pinch rol l-
ers.
Cutting groove: ............Used when cross-cutting is performed.
Cross-cutter unit: .........Use d to perform cross -cutting of medi a so that the cut
length can be removed from th e roll.
Out of the Box: Nomenclature
1 - 4
Rear View
Pinch roller hold-down force switching lever
AC line inlet
Media stocker
Stock rollers
Media set lever
USB interface connector
Media lock
RS-232C interface connector
Media set lever: .. ... .. ... .Us ed t o r ais e o r lo wer t he pi nch r ol ler s du ri ng th e lo ading
or unloading of medi a.
Pinch roller hold-dow n force switchi ng leve r:
Used to switch between the two pinch roller forces (strong
and weak).
AC line inlet: ................Inlet where the power cord is connected.
Media stocker: ......... ....Use d to carr y roll media and ensure its prop er rotatio n.
Stock rollers: ......... ......A media roll i s placed on the se roll ers.
Media lock: ..................Used to prevent the stock rollers from rotating when the
media roll has been pla ced on top of them . The media
lock ensures that the media is pulled straight out from the
roll.
USB interfac e connector:
Used to conne ct the p lotter to th e computer with a USB
interface cable.
Serial interface conn ector:
Used to conne ct the p lotter to the computer with an RS-
232 serial interf ace cable.
Out of the Box: Nomenclature
1.3 Assembling the plotter
FC7000-75 (desktop model; stand not provided but is available as an option)
When the FC700 0-75 i s used w ithout a stand, t he medi a bracket is attach ed
directly to the plotter.
The media bracket is made up of the followi ng parts.
Stock roller x 2Media stocker x 2 M4 binding-head screw x 4
ATTACHING THE MEDIA STOCKERS
1 Fasten the media stocker to the le ft and right inside sur faces of the plotter unit,
using two M4 binding- head screws for each st ocker.
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Front
Media stocker
Media stocker
2 Insert an M4 screw in the second hole from the front side of the plotter.
• Check that all of the scr ews used for fast ening have b een tigh tened. The media
may not be fed correctly if even one of the screws is loose.
• When installing the plotter, make sure that there are no objects in its vicinity.
Leave a clear space of at least 300 mm around the plotter.
• When the FC7000-75 is used without a stand, the max imum diameter of the
roll media that can be used is 160 mm.
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FC7000-100/130/160 (stand provided)
Assemble the stand, attac h the media brack et to the stand, and the n mount the
plotter on t he stand.
The stand and the media bracke t are made up of th e following parts.
Base assembly x 2 Allen wrench
Media stocker x 2
Center bar x 1Stand side bar x 2 Socket head cap screw
Stock roller x 2
(for M5 screws) x 1
(M5) x 20
ASS EMBLING THE STA N D
The mounting direc tion is different fo r the front lo ading and the rear loading
models.
<Front loading>
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<Rear loading>
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1 Assemble the left and ri gh t stand sides . Fa ste n a bas e asse mbl y to eac h of the
stand side bars with fo ur socket head cap scr ews, using the Al len wrench.
Socket head
cap screws
Base assembly
Stand side bar
Stand side bar
Assemble the sta nd so that the front and rear lengths of th e base assem bly are
the same for both the left and right stand sides.
2 Loosely faste n the c enter bar to t he left and right stand sid es with four socke t
head cap screws (two on each side), using the Allen wrench.
Socket head
cap screws
Center bar
Socket head
cap screws
Stand sides
3 Attach a media s tocker t o each of the left and r ig ht stand si des w ith tw o sock et
head cap screws, using the Allen wrench. Mount the media stockers so that
each one protrudes di rectly above t he longer of the tw o base assembly
lengths.
Media stocker
Socket head cap screws
Media stocker
Stand sides
Base assembly
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4 Mount the plotte r on the stand by inserti ng the positio ning pins on the stan d
into the position ing holes on the underside of th e plotter. Fasten with four
socket head cap scr ews (two on each side), using the Allen wrench.The cutting
plotter mount ing dire ction is differ ent for th e front loading and the rea r loadin g
models.
<Front loading>
Socket head
cap screws
Positioning pin hole
<Rear loading>
Socket head
Positioning pin
Caster stoppers
cap screws
5 Tighten the socket he ad cap s crews loo sely fas tened i n Step 2.
• Check that all of the scr ews used for fast ening have b een tigh tened. The media
may not be fed correctly if even one of the screws is loose.
• When installing the plotter, make sure that there are no objects in its vicinity.
Leave a clear space of at least 300 mm around the plotter.
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Mounting the stock rollers
Insert the stock ro llers into the slots on the media stocker.
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<Front loading>
Stock rollers
<Rear loading>
Front
Stock rollers
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1.4 Attaching the FC7000 Basket (Option)
The FC7000 Basket box contains one basket ho lder assembly (on e front basket
tube and one rear basket tube inserted int o two tube brack ets), one cloth ba sket,
and a screw/wrench set.
1 Attach one of the two tube br ackets on the basket holder assembl y to the left
side of the stand with two s ocket head cap scr ews, usin g the Allen w rench.
Repeat this step wit h the other si de.
Socket head
cap screw
Socket head
cap screw
Stand
Basket holder assembly
2 Drape the mid dle sect ion of t he cloth basket over the stand's ce nter b ar, and
then snap the middle section of the cloth basket around the center bar. Snap
the front edg e of t he clot h basket around the fr ont ba sket tube, and t hen snap
the rear edge of the cloth basket around the rear basket tube.
Side view
Holder snap
Front
Center bar
Cloth basket
Out of the Box: Attaching the FC7000 Basket (Option)
Cloth basket
Separate into front and rear baskets,
with the center bar as the center point
1.5 Attaching a Cutter Pen
When mounting t he cutter pen in the pen holder, push the pen all the way into t he
holder until its flang e contacts the upper part of the holder and then tighten th e
screw firmly. To prevent injury, avoid touching the pen immediately after the cutting
plotter is turned on or whenever the pe n is moving.
1 Loosen the pen holder screw.
2 While pushing the pen hol der in the upwa rd direc tion, push th e pen al l the w ay
into the holder un til its flange contacts th e upper part of th e holder.
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When pushing the pen holder with your fingers, the blade tip may be
protruding. Take care not to cut your fingers.
Upper part of pen holder
Flange
3 Make sure that the pe n bracket is enga ged on the pen’s flang e, and then
tighten the screw.
Flange
Bracket to hold pen
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Attaching a Pen to the Two-Pen Holder (Option)
The two-pen holder is a factory-i nstalled option, an d cannot be ret rofitted.
1 Loosen the pen holder screw.
2 While pushing the pen hol der in the upwa rd direc tion, push th e pen al l the w ay
into the holder un til its flange contacts th e upper part of th e holder.
When you push the pen holder with your fingers, the blade tip may be
protruding. Take care not to cut your fingers.
Flange
Upper part of pen holder
3 Make sure that the pe n bracket is enga ged on the pen’s flang e, and then
tighten the screw.
Flange
Bracket to hold pen
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Attaching a Plotting Pen to the Pen Station
Follow the procedur e below to repla ce the cross-cu tter unit th at is used to cut the
media after the plottin g or cutting ope ration has been com pleted.
1 Open the pen-hold mechanism on the pen station, and then attach a pen.
2 Make sure that the bracket of the pen station is engag ed in the upper groove of
the pen.
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3 Close the pen-hold mechanism on the pen station to hold the pen in place.
• Do not leave a pen attached to the pen station for a long period of time, as the
pen tip will dry up and make it unusable.
• To store the pen, remove it from the pen station and replace its protective cap.
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1.6 Replacing the Cross-Cutter Unit
1 Check that the power switch is turned off (the " " side is pressed down).
2 Remove the screw holding the cross-cutter unit in place, and then remove the
cross-cutter unit.
Cross-cutter unit
3 Remove the protective cover from the replacement cross-cutter unit. Be sure
to remove the protect ive cover whi le holding the part of the unit shown in the
figure below.
Protective cover
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4 Attach the replace ment cross-cutt er unit, and tigh ten the screw to ho ld it in
place.
Cross-cutter unit
WARNING: The cross-cutter unit uses a very sharp blade. Take care not to cut your-
self on the blade.
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Out of the Box: Replacing the Cross-Cutter Unit
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