FC
CUTTING PRO
8000
SERIES
User's Manual
MANUAL NO.FC8000-UM-151
TO ENSURE SAFE AND CORRECT USE
To ensure the safe and correct use of your plotter, read this manual thoroughly prior to use.
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After reading this manual, keep it in a handy location for quick reference as necessary.
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Do not allow small children to touch the plotter.
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The following describes important points for safe operation. Be sure to observe them strictly.
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Conventions Used in This Manual
To ensure the safe and accurate use of the plotter as well as to prevent human injury and property damage, the
safety precautions provided in this manual are ranked in the three categories described below. Their display
and meaning is as following. Be sure to gain a full understanding of the meaning of them before reading the
Manual.
This category provides information that, if ignored, is highly likely to
cause fatal or serious injury to the operator.
DANGER
This category provides information that, if ignored, is likely to cause
fatal or serious injury to the operator.
WARNING
This category provides information that, if ignored, could cause injury
to the operator or damage to the plotter.
CAUTION
Description of Safety Symbols
The symbol indicates information that requires careful attention
(including warnings). The specific point requiring attention is
described by an illustration or text within or next to the symbol.
The 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
Do not touch
Ground the plotter
Keep your distance
No disassembly
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Beware of
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Prohibited
Beware of
electric shock
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.
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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.
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Be sure to ground the earth terminal.
If the plotter is not grounded, the operator could suffer an
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electric shock in the event of current leakage.
Do not disassemble, repair, or remodel the plotter.
Such action may cause electric shock or a fire hazard due
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to current leakage.
Contact with the high-voltage parts within the plotter may
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cause electric shock.
If the plotter requires repairs,
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contact your sales representative
or nearest Graphtec vendor.
Do not connect the plotter to a non-rated power
supply.
Such action may cause electric shock or a fire hazard due
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to current leakage.
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
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hazard or electric shock.
After confirming that smoke is no longer being emitted,
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contact your sales representative or nearest Graphtec
vendor for repairs.
Never attempt to perform
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repairs yourself. Repair work
by inexperienced personnel is
extremely dangerous.
Do not use the plotter in a location where it will be
exposed to water, rain, or snow.
Such action may cause electric shock or a fire hazard due
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to current leakage.
Do not allow dust or metal scraps to adhere to the
power plug.
Such action may cause electric shock or a fire hazard due
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to current leakage.
Safety Precautions
Unplug the power
cord from the socket
Do not touch
Prohibited
Prohibited
Avoid water
Beware of
electric shock
Prohibited
Prohibited
Unplug the power
cord from the socket
WARNING
Do not use the power cord if it is damaged.
Use of a damaged cord may result in electric shock or a
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fire hazard due to current leakage.
Replace the power cord with a new one.
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Safety Precautions
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
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performance of the plotter.
Be careful when handling the cutter blade.
Touching the blade with your bare hand may cause injury.
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Do not touch the cutter blade while cutting is in progress.
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CAUTION
Do not use the plotter in an excessively dusty or
humid location.
Such locations may impair the performance of the plotter.
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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
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a fire hazard due to current leakage.
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
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hazard or electric shock.
Do not use the plotter in a location subject to
excessive mechanical vibration or electrical noise.
Such locations may impair the performance of the plotter.
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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 a damaged cord may result in electric shock or a
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fire hazard due to current leakage.
Contact your sales representative or nearest Graphtec
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vendor for repairs.
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CAUTION
Do not attempt to lubricate the cutting-plotter
mechanisms.
Such action may cause it to break down.
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Provide sufficient space around the plotter so that
it does not strike any objects in its vicinity during
cutting.
Such contact may cause misalignment in cutting or
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plotting.
Do not clean the plotter using volatile solvents
such as thinner or benzene.
Such locations may impair the performance of the plotter.
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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
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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
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adversely affect the cutting quality.
Move the tool 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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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.
Cutter 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 tool carriage and
loaded media may suddenly move during the cutting operation, immediately afterward and when setting the
plotter's functions. Keep hands, hair, clothing and other objects out of the vicinity of the tool carriage, grit rollers and loaded media. 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 tool carriage or loaded media while the plotter is
operating.
Machine Caution Label
The machine's Caution Label is located on the top cover. Be sure to observe all the cautions on the label.
Notes on the Stand
Be sure to use only the stand designed for the FC8000 Series with your FC8000 Series plotter. The use of a
different stand may cause a plotter malfunction or bodily injury.
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Preface
Thank you for choosing a Graphtec FC8000 Series plotter. The FC8000 Series plotters employ a digital
servo drive system to achieve high-speed and high-precision cutting. In addition to cutting marking film
and other media, an FC8000 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.
This product is manufactured and sold pursuant to a license under Gerber Scientific International, Inc.'s U.S.
Patent No. 5,537,135 and its foreign counterparts.
Notes on this Manual
(1) No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by
any means, without the prior written permission of Graphtec Corporation.
(2) The product specifications and other information in this manual are subject to change without notice.
(3) While every effort has been made to provide complete and accurate information, please contact your sales
representative or nearest Graphtec vendor if you find any unclear or erroneous information or wish to make
other comments or suggestions.
(4) Notwithstanding the stipulations in the preceding paragraph, Graphtec Corporation assumes no 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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Contents
TO ENSURE SAFE AND CORRECT USE ..................................................................................................... i
Conventions Used in This Manual ................................................................................................... i
Description of Safety Symbols ........................................................................................................ i
Safety Precautions ....................................................................................................................................... ii
Special Precautions on Handling Blades ...................................................................................... iv
Cutter Blades ................................................................................................................................ iv
Cutter Pens ................................................................................................................................... iv
After Turning on the Plotter ............................................................................................................v
Machine Caution Label .................................................................................................................... v
Notes on the Stand .......................................................................................................................... v
Preface ......................................................................................................................................................... vi
Notes on this Manual ................................................................................................................... vi
Registered Trademarks ............................................................................................................... vi
Copyright ...................................................................................................................................... vi
Contents ...................................................................................................................................................... vii
Chapter 1: Assembling and Connection ..................................................1-1
1-1 Checking the Contents .................................................................................................................1-2
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1-3 Assembling ....................................................................................................................................
1-4 Connecting to the Computer .....................................................................................................1-12
Nomenclature ................................................................................................................................1-3
Front View ......................................................................................................................................1-3
Rear View .......................................................................................................................................1-4
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Front Loading and Rear Loading .................................................................................................1-5
Assembling the Stand ...................................................................................................................1-6
Mounting the stock rollers ........................................................................................................1-9
Attaching the FC8000 Basket ......................................................................................................1-9
Chapter 2: Preparing to Cut ......................................................................2-1
2-1 Preparation of Cutter Pen ............................................................................................................2-2
Cutter Pen Nomenclature.............................................................................................................2-2
Structure of Cutter Pen ................................................................................................................2-2
Adjusting the Blade Length .......................................................................................................2-2
Blade Application and Features...................................................................................................2-3
2-2 Attaching a Tool ............................................................................................................................
Attaching a Tool ............................................................................................................................2-4
2-3 Loading Media (Paper or Marking Film) ......................................................................................
Loading Roll Media (Rear Loading "REAR SET") .......................................................................2-6
When the Media Width is 160 to 540 mm .................................................................................2-7
When the Media Width Exceeds 540 mm ................................................................................2-8
Loading Roll Media (Front Loading "FRONT SET") ...................................................................2-9
Loading Sheet Media ..................................................................................................................2-11
When the Media Width is 100 to 160mm ................................................................................2-12
When the Media Width is 160 to 540 mm or Exceeds 540 mm ............................................2-12
2-4 Aligning the Push Rollers ...........................................................................................................
Standby of the Push Roller.........................................................................................................2-13
Aligning the Push Roller .............................................................................................................2-13
When Feeding Long-axis Media (at least 2 meters) .............................................................2-14
Changing the Hold-down Force ................................................................................................2-14
Switching Between the Strong and Weak Settings ..............................................................2-14
Hold-down Force Assignments ..............................................................................................2-15
2-5 Turning on the Power .................................................................................................................2-16
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2-6 How to Use Control Panel ..........................................................................................................2-17
Control Keys ................................................................................................................................2-17
Menu Keys ...................................................................................................................................2-17
Indicator Lamp ...........................................................................................................................2-17
Reading the Screen (LCD) ..........................................................................................................2-18
Contents of Operation from Menu Screen ...............................................................................2-19
Contents of Operation from CONDITION Key ..........................................................................2-19
2-7 Setting Feeding Method .............................................................................................................2-20
When Selecting ROLL-1 REAR SET (ROLL-1 FRONT SET) by Pressing the [1] Key ........2-20
When Selecting ROLL-2 REAR SET (ROLL-2 FRONT SET) by Pressing the [2] Key ........2-21
When pressing the [3] key to select SHEET ..........................................................................2-21
To Change the Loading Method .............................................................................................2-21
2-8 Pre Feed of Media (Paper or Marking Film) ..............................................................................2-23
2-9 Selecting Tool Condition ............................................................................................................2-24
Setting the Tool Condition .........................................................................................................2-24
Setting the Tool ...........................................................................................................................2-26
Setting the Speed ........................................................................................................................2-28
Setting the Force .........................................................................................................................2-29
Setting the Acceleration .............................................................................................................2-30
Adjust the Blade Length Manually .............................................................................................2-31
Setting the Tool Number ............................................................................................................2-32
2-10 Running Cutting Tests ................................................................................................................2-34
Cutting Test .................................................................................................................................2-34
To make 1 cut with set value ..................................................................................................2-34
To make 3 cuts with set value and ±1 of set value ...............................................................2-35
Confirm the Results of the Cutting Test ...................................................................................2-36
Adjustment of Offset................................................................................................................2-36
Adjustment for Half Cutting ....................................................................................................2-36
Adjustment for Cutting Out .....................................................................................................2-36
Adjustment When Using Plotting Pen ....................................................................................2-36
Adjust the Blade Length (Automatic Height Adjust) ................................................................2-36
Chapter 3: Basic Operations .....................................................................3-1
3-1 Raise or Lower the Tool ...............................................................................................................3-2
3-2 Move the Tool Carriage and Media .............................................................................................3-3
Continuously Move Manually .......................................................................................................3-3
Move in Steps Manually................................................................................................................3-3
Setting of Step Movement Distance ...........................................................................................3-4
Move Away the Tool Carriage ......................................................................................................3-5
Changing CONDITION No. ...........................................................................................................3-6
Setting to Default ..........................................................................................................................3-6
3-3 Setting the Origin Point ................................................................................................................3-7
When Coordinate Axes Rotation are Set ....................................................................................3-8
When Coordinate Axes are Rotated After Origin Point is Set ..................................................3-8
Setting Origin Point When HP-GL is Set .....................................................................................3-9
3-4 Setting the Cutting Direction .....................................................................................................3-10
3-5 Stop Cutting .................................................................................................................................3-12
Pause and Resume Cutting........................................................................................................3-12
Stop Cutting .................................................................................................................................3-13
3-6 Cut off the Roll Sheet (Cross Cut) .............................................................................................3-14
Cut Width .....................................................................................................................................3-14
Cross Cut Manually .....................................................................................................................3-15
Automatically Cross Cut ............................................................................................................3-16
Setting of the Cross Cut Force ..................................................................................................3-17
Chapter 4: Convenient Functions .............................................................4-1
4-1 Settings for Cutting .......................................................................................................................4-2
Setting Cutting Area .....................................................................................................................4-2
Setting Cutting Width ...................................................................................................................4-4
Setting Length of the Page ..........................................................................................................4-5
Setting Mirror ................................................................................................................................4-6
Setting Enlarge/Shrink Scale .......................................................................................................4-8
4-2 Copy (Duplicate Cutting) ..............................................................................................................4-9
4-3 Dual Configuration ......................................................................................................................4-12
Selection of the User ..................................................................................................................4-12
Setting User Priority....................................................................................................................4-13
4-4 Apparel (AP) Mode ......................................................................................................................4-14
Switching Apparel Mode ............................................................................................................4-14
Setting Timeout ...........................................................................................................................4-15
Setting the Separator .................................................................................................................4-16
Setting the Space Rear ...............................................................................................................4-17
Chapter 5: ARMS (Advanced Registration Mark Sensing System) .......5-1
5-1 Outline of ARMS ............................................................................................................................5-2
Shape (Pattern) of Registration Mark .........................................................................................5-2
MARK TYPE 1 .............................................................................................................................5-2
MARK TYPE 2 .............................................................................................................................5-3
Scan Range Necessary to Detect the Registration Mark .........................................................5-3
Positioning of the Media and the Registration Mark .................................................................5-4
Position of the Origin Point and the Registration Mark ............................................................5-5
Media That Registration Mark Cannot be Detected ..................................................................5-5
5-2 Setting and Adjustment of ARMS ................................................................................................5-6
Setting MARK SCAN Mode and Numbers ..................................................................................5-6
Setting Shape (Pattern) of Registration Mark ............................................................................5-9
Setting Registration Mark Size ..................................................................................................5-11
Setting Mark Distance ...............................................................................................................5-12
Setting Distance Adjustment Between the Registration Mark ...............................................5-14
When USER or STANDARD modes are selected ..................................................................5-15
When CUSTOM mode is selected ..........................................................................................5-15
Setting Offset Between the Registration Mark and Cutting Origin Points ............................5-16
Adjusting the Sensor Level ........................................................................................................5-18
Manually Adjusting the Sensor Level (Threshold Value) .........................................................5-19
Test the Registration Mark Sensor ...........................................................................................5-21
Setting Speed of the Registration Mark Scan ..........................................................................5-23
Adjusting for the Registration Mark Scan Position .................................................................5-24
Adjust After Plotting the Adjustment Registration Mark .....................................................5-24
Detect the Registration Mark for Adjustment on the Media and Enter the Value .............5-27
5-3 Setting the Position Using ARMS ..............................................................................................5-30
Adjust with 2POINTS ..................................................................................................................5-30
Adjust with 3POINTS ..................................................................................................................5-32
Adjust with 4POINTS ..................................................................................................................5-33
Automatically Adjust ..................................................................................................................5-34
Adjust Manually ...........................................................................................................................5-36
Chapter 6: Manual Position Adjust ...........................................................6-1
6-1 Outline of Manual Position Adjust ...............................................................................................6-2
Setting of Mark Scan Mode and Number of Adjustment Marks ..............................................6-2
6-2 Manual Position Adjust .................................................................................................................6-3
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Chapter 7: Setting Regarding Cutting Quality .........................................7-1
7-1 To cut the corner of thick media sharply ....................................................................................7-2
Outline of Tangential Emulation ..................................................................................................7-2
Setting the Tangential Emulation ................................................................................................7-3
Setting Length of the Overcut ......................................................................................................7-4
Setting of the Initial Down Force .................................................................................................7-6
Setting the TOOL UP HEIGHT ......................................................................................................7-7
7-2 Setting the Step Pass ...................................................................................................................7-9
7-3 Setting the Reference Angle ......................................................................................................7-11
7-4 Setting the Distance Adjust .......................................................................................................7-13
7-5 Setting Cut Line Pattern .............................................................................................................7-15
7-6 Setting Initial Blade Direction Adjust ........................................................................................7-18
7-7 Settings for OFFSET FORCE ......................................................................................................7-20
7-8 Setting Paper-Weight .................................................................................................................7-21
Chapter 8: Settings Regarding Cutting Time ..........................................8-1
8-1 Sorting the Cutting Data ...............................................................................................................8-2
8-2 Perform Automatic Pre Feed When Cut Data is Received ........................................................8-4
8-3 Perform Automatic Pre Feed When Media is Set (Initial Feed) .................................................8-6
8-4 Setting Feed Speed for Pre Feed.................................................................................................8-7
8-5 Setting the Tool Up Speed ...........................................................................................................8-9
8-6 Setting the Tool Up Move ...........................................................................................................8-11
Chapter 9: Setting Regarding Interface ...................................................9-1
9-1 Setting Interface ............................................................................................................................9-2
USB Interface ................................................................................................................................9-2
RS-232C Interface .........................................................................................................................9-2
Network (LAN) Interface ...............................................................................................................9-2
Interface Setting Menu .................................................................................................................9-3
Connecting with Network (LAN) ..................................................................................................9-3
When DHCP Setting is Turned Off ............................................................................................9-4
Connecting with RS-232C ............................................................................................................9-6
Switching Setting Numbers ......................................................................................................9-6
Changing and Storing RS-232C Settings ....................................................................................9-7
Chapter 10: Settings Regarding Operation Environment ....................10-1
Related to Menu Display ............................................................................................................10-2
Display Language Setting (LANGUAGE SELECTION) ..........................................................10-2
Setting the Display Length Unit (LENGTH UNIT) .................................................................10-3
Related to Sensor .......................................................................................................................10-4
Enabling/Disabling the Media Sensors (MEDIA SENSOR) ...................................................10-4
Enabling/Disabling the Push Roller Sensors (PUSH ROLLER SENSOR) ............................10-5
Related to Plotter Environment .................................................................................................10-6
Fan Suction Setting (FAN POWER) .........................................................................................10-6
Enabling/Disabling the Beep Setting (BEEP FOR KEY OPERATION) .................................10-7
Chapter 11: Settings of Controls from Computer .................................11-1
Related to Command Processing .............................................................................................11-2
Setting the Command (COMMAND) .......................................................................................11-2
Priority of Tool Condition Selection (CONDITION PRIORITY) ............................................11-3
Enabling/Disabling the Pen Select Command (PEN SELECT) ...............................................11-4
Related to GP-GL Command .....................................................................................................11-5
Setting the Step Size (STEP SIZE) ..........................................................................................11-5
Enabling/Disabling the ":" and ";" Commands (COMMAND ":",";") ....................................11-6
Moving the Pen While Raised or Lowered in Response to the "W" Command
(COMMAND "W") .....................................................................................................................11-7
Related to HP-GL Command .....................................................................................................11-8
Model ID Response (MODEL EMULATED) ............................................................................11-8
Circle-Command Resolution Setting (CIRCLE RESOLUTION) ............................................11-9
Chapter 12: Maintenance ........................................................................12-1
12-1 Daily Maintenance ......................................................................................................................12-2
Daily Maintenance ......................................................................................................................12-2
Storing the Plotter .......................................................................................................................12-2
12-2 Replacing Cutter Blade ..............................................................................................................12-3
12-3 Replacing the Cross Cut Unit ....................................................................................................12-4
Chapter 13: Troubleshooting ..................................................................13-1
13-1 Troubleshooting ..........................................................................................................................13-2
When the Plotter Does Not Operate After Turning the Power On ..........................................13-2
When It Does Not Work Right ....................................................................................................13-3
When the Cutting Result is Not Good .......................................................................................13-5
Error Messages in GP-GL Command Mode .............................................................................13-6
Error Messages in HP-GL Command Mode .............................................................................13-7
Error Messages for ARMS..........................................................................................................13-9
Other Error Messages ..............................................................................................................13-12
Caution Message ......................................................................................................................13-14
13-2 Printing the Setting of the Plotter ............................................................................................13-15
13-3 Creating Test Pattern ...............................................................................................................13-17
13-4 Confirm the Cutting Data .........................................................................................................13-19
13-5 Self Diagnostic Test ..................................................................................................................13-21
Reading the Error Message .....................................................................................................13-22
Chapter 14: Option ...................................................................................14-1
14-1 Loupe (Adjusting the Position) ...................................................................................................14-2
Axis Alignment, Cut Area Positioning .......................................................................................14-2
Attaching the Loupe ...................................................................................................................14-2
Using the Loupe .......................................................................................................................14-3
14-2 Pouncing (Punch Continuous Holes) ........................................................................................14-4
Attaching the Pouncing Tool .....................................................................................................14-4
Setting the Pouncing Tool ..........................................................................................................14-5
14-3 2-Pen Assignment (Switching the Tools) .................................................................................14-7
Attaching to Tool Holder ............................................................................................................14-7
Attaching to the Pen Station ......................................................................................................14-8
Assigning Tool Number ..............................................................................................................14-9
Tool Offset Adjustment ............................................................................................................14-10
For between tool 1 and 2 .......................................................................................................14-10
For between tool 1 and 3 .......................................................................................................14-12
Enabling/Disabling 1/2 Pen Check (CHECK TOOL) ...............................................................14-16
Chapter 15: Specifications ......................................................................15-1
15-1 Menu Tree ....................................................................................................................................15-2
15-2 Main Specifications ....................................................................................................................15-6
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15-3 Options .........................................................................................................................................15-8
15-4 Supplies .......................................................................................................................................15-9
INDEX ........................................................................................................16-1
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Chapter 1: Assembling and Connection
This chapter describes how to assemble the plotter and connect to the
computer.
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Checking the Contents
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Check that all of the standard accessories shown below are present. If any accessory is missing, contact
your sales representative or the nearest Graphtec dealer.
AC power cord
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User Guide CD-ROM
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• User's Manual (pdf)
• Windows driver/Macintosh plug-in software
Cutter holder (PHP32-CB09N)
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Water-based fibertip pen
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USB cable (3-meter length)
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Setup Manual, TO ENSURE SAFE AND CORRECT USE
1 of each
Cutter blades (CB09UA-1)
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Media bracket
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• Media stocker x 2
• Stock roller x 2
• M4 binding head screws x 4
Cloth basket
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• Cloth basket
• Mounts x 2
• Basket tubes (short) x 4
• Basket tubes (long) x 3
• Socket head cap screws (M5) x 4
• Joints x 4
Stand
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• Base assembly x 2
• Stand side bar x 2
• Center bar x 1
• Socket head cap screws (M5) x 20
• Allen wrench (for M5) x 1
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Nomenclature
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Front View
Power switch
Grit roller position guide
Cutting mat
Cutting groove
Push roller
Cross cutter unit
Tool carriage
Tool holder
Push roller
Control panel
Rail
Grit roller
Media sensor
Stand
Pen station
(Optional)
Power switch ......................... Used to turn the plotter on and off.
Control panel ......................... Used to access various plotter functions.
Push rollers ............................ Rollers that push the media against the grit rollers. (Number may vary depending
on the model)
Grit rollers .............................. Metallic rollers with a file-like surface that feed the media back and forth.
Media sensors ....................... The front sensor is used to sense the leading edge of the media. The rear sensor
is used to sense the trailing edge of the media.
Tool carriage .......................... Moves the cutter-pen or plotting pen across the media during cutting or plotting.
Tool holder ............................. Holds the cutter-pen or plotting pen and moves it up or down.
Pen station (installed on 2-pen models only)
.............................................. The second pen is mounted here. (Factory-installed option)
Stand ..................................... Used to make the plotter more portable and to free up counter space.
Grit roller position guide ........ Stickers on the front of the Y rail and the rear side of the top cover that show the
position of each grit roller. Use these alignment marks as an aid in locating the
Push rollers.
Cutting mat ............................ Cutter blade moved on this mat, preventing wears of the blade.
Cutting groove ....................... Used when cross cutting is performed.
Cross cutter unit .................... Used to perform cross cutting of media so that the cut length can be removed
from the roll.
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Rear View
Media lock
Push roller hold-down force switching lever
Media set lever
Network interface (Factory-installed option)
AC line inlet
Media stocker
Stock rollers
USB interface
RS-232C interface
Media set lever ...................... Used to raise or lower the Push rollers during the loading or unloading of media.
Push roller hold-down force switching lever
.............................................. Used to switch between the three push roller forces (outside push rollers only has
2 forces of strong and medium).
AC line inlet ........................... Inlet where the power cord is connected.
Media stocker ........................ Used to carry roll media and ensure its proper rotation.
Stock rollers ........................... A media roll is placed on these rollers.
Media lock ............................. Used to prevent the stock rollers from rotating when the media roll has been
placed on top of them. The media lock ensures that the media is pulled straight
out from the roll.
USB interface connector ....... Used to connect the plotter to the computer with a USB interface cable.
Network interface connector
.... Used to connect the plotter to the computer with a network interface cable.
(Factory-installed option)
RS-232C interface connector
.............................................. Used to connect the plotter to the computer with a RS-232C interface cable.
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Assembling
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Assemble the stand.
The stand is made up of the following parts.
Stand side bar x 2 Base assembly x 2 Center bar x 1 Allen wrench
(for M5 screws) x 1
Media stocker x 2
Stock roller x 2
Front Loading and Rear Loading
It is necessary to set the loading settings from the plotter control panel depending on the attachment direction.
Default factory setup is set as rear loading.
It is recommended to use as rear loading.
If you desire to load the material from the front, it is also possible to use the front loading.
Use the plotter with enough space behind in this case.
Also, be aware that continuous cutting with cross cut is not possible.
Socket head cap screw
(M5) x 20
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Assembling the Stand
The mounting direction is different for the front loading and the rear loading models.
<Front loading>
<Rear loading>
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Assembly
Assemble the left and right stand sides. Fasten a base assembly
1
to each of the stand side bars with four socket head cap screws
using the Allen wrench.
Stand side bar
Loosely fasten the center bar to the left and right stand sides
2
with four socket head cap screws (two on each side), using the
Allen wrench.
Supplement
Assemble the stand so that the front and rear
lengths of the base assembly are the same for
both the left and right stand sides.
Socket head
cap screw
Base
assembly
Stand side bar
Socket head
cap screw
Center bar
Socket head
cap screw
Stand sides
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Attach a media stocker to each of the left and right stand sides
3
with two socket head cap screws, using the Allen wrench. Mount
the media stockers so that each one protrudes directly above
the longer of the two base assembly lengths.
Media stocker
Socket head cap screw
Media stocker
Base assembly
Stand sides
Mount the plotter on the stand by inserting the positioning pins
4
on the stand into the positioning holes on the underside of the
plotter. Fasten with four socket head cap screws (two on each
side), using the Allen wrench. The cutting plotter mounting
direction is different for the front loading and the rear loading
models.
<Front loading>
Socket head
cap screw
Short
Long
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Check that all of the screws used for fastening
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have been tightened. The media may not be fed
correctly if even one of the screws is loose.
When installing the plotter, make sure that there
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are no objects in its vicinity. Leave a clear space
of at least 300 mm around the plotter.
<Rear loading>
Positioning pin hole
Socket head
Positioning pin
Caster stoppers
Tighten the socket head cap screws loosely fastened in Step 2.
5
cap screw
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Mounting the stock rollers
Insert the stock rollers into the slots on the media stocker.
<Front loading>
<Rear loading>
Front
Stock rollers
Stock rollers
Attaching the FC8000 Basket
The basket is attached directly to the plotter.
The basket is made up of the following parts.
Basket x 1, basket tubes (long) x 3, basket tubes (short) x 4, joints x 4, mounts x 2, socket cap head screws x
4, use Allen wrench to assemble the basket.
Be sure to use the basket when cutting long-axis media of more than 1 meter is to be produced.
Cloth basket Basket tube (long) x 3
Socket head cap
screw
(M5) x 4
Mount x 2
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Basket tube (short) x 4
Joint
x 4
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Assembly
Insert the basket tubes (long) into both ends and center of
1
the basket. Attach the joints to the end of the 2 outside basket
tubes.
Joint
Joint
Basket tube (long)
Cloth basket
Insert 2 basket tubes (short) into the mount from the side
2
without the cap. Assemble 2 sets as shown below.
Mount
Cap
Joint
Basket tube (short)
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Connect the basket tubes (short) to the joints inserted on the
3
basket tubes (long) at the end of the basket attached in step 1.
Mounting position of the center basket pipe (long) depends on
the loading direction.
For front
loading
For rear
loading
Joint
Basket tube (long)
Cloth basket
Fix the part assembled in 3 to the stand using the socket head
4
cap screws. Assembly is completed by separating basket to
front and back of the center bar.
Socket head
cap screw
Center bar
Stand
Socket head
cap screw
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Connecting to the Computer
Connection
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Connect the plotter to the computer using the interface cable. Use either the USB port, the network
(LAN) port, or the RS-232C port to connect the plotter to the computer. Select the port depending on the
specification of the software to be used and the availability of the interface port on the computer.
Depending on the port used, use either the USB cable, the network (LAN) cable (sold separately), or the RS232C cable (sold separately) to connect. Use the cables specified by Graphtec, matching the computer that
is to be connected.
The network (LAN) interface is a factory-installed option. It cannot be retrofitted.
Check that the power switch is turned off (the “u” side is
1
pressed down).
Connect the plotter to the computer using the interface cable.
2
Connection via USB interface
Connection via LAN interface
Computer
USB cable
(supplied)
Supplement
See the "Setting Interface"
the interface.
P.9-2
about setting
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Computer
Network
hub
Network (LAN)
cable
(sold separately)
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Connection via RS-232C interface
Computer
RS-232C cable
(sold separately)
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Chapter 2: Preparing to Cut
This chapter describes how to prepare to start the cutting.
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Preparation of Cutter Pen
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This chapter describes the structures and types of the cutter pens.
Cutter Pen Nomenclature
The plotter cuts using a cutter blade mounted in a cutter plunger. There are two different cutter plunger s
to suit the diameter of the cutter blade to be mounted (the 0.9 mm cutter plunger is provided as a standard
accessory). Be sure to mount the cutter blade in the corresponding cutter plunger.
Cutter blade
Plunger
CAUTION
To avoid bodily injury, handle cutter blades with
care.
Plunger-cap
Blade-length adjustment knob
(Blue: For 0.9 mm-diameter blades)
(Red: For 1.5 mm-diameter blades)
Structure of Cutter Pen
1.5 mm diameter cutter pen
Blade-length
adjustment knob
(red)
Plunger
1.5 mm diameter cutter blade
Plunger-cap
Plunger cap
cross-section
0.9 mm diameter cutter pen
Blade-length
adjustment knob
(blue)
Plunger
0.9 mm diameter cutter blade
Spring
Plunger-cap
Plunger cap
cross-section
Adjusting the Blade Length
Blade length needs to be adjusted to perform optimal cut. Perform few test cuts and set the optimal blade
length.
CAUTION
To avoid bodily injury, handle cutter blades with care.
Supplement
See "Running Cutting Tests"
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See "Adjust the Blade Length Manually"
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See "Adjust the Blade Length (Automatic Height Adjust)"
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Adjust the blade length by turning the blade-length adjustment knob. Turn the knob in direction "A" to extend
the blade, or in direction "B" to retract the blade. When the knob is turned by one scale unit, the blade moves
approximately 0.1 mm. One full turn of the knob moves the blade approximately 0.5 mm.
P.2-34
for cutting tests.
P.2-31
for method to manually adjust the blade length.
Cutter blade moves
approximately 0.1 mm
turning one scale unit
P.2-36
for method to automatically adjust the blade length.
B A
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Blade Application and Features
Individual cutter blades have a variety of features. Select the optimal cutter blade to suit the medium to be cut.
Blade part no. and
type
Diameter
Plunger
part no.
Applications and features
CB09UA 0.9 mm PHP32-CB09N-HS Standard blade for cutting color
adhesive media. Suitable for cutting
media up to 0.25 mm thick.
Maximum cutting distance of
approximately 4000 m.
CB15U 1.5 mm PHP32-CB15N-HS For cutting media which is too thick
for the CB09UA blade to handle.
Suitable for cutting media from 0.25
mm to 0.5 mm thick.
CB15UA 1.5 mm PHP32-CB15N-HS For cutting high intensity reflective
media.
CB15UB 1.5 mm PHP32-CB15N-HS For cutting small characters on mono-
vinyl chloride media. Suitable for
cutting small size characters that are
less than 10 mm.
CB15U-K30 1.5 mm PHP32-CB15N-HS For thick media. The sharply angled
point provides a longer cutting edge.
Suitable for cutting material from 0.5
mm to 1.5 mm thick.
CB15U-K20-SP 1.5 mm PHP31-CB15B-HS For cutting sandblast rubber.
CAUTION
To avoid bodily injury, handle cutter blades with
care.
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