FCX2000 SERIES
CUTTING PLOTTER
SETUP MANUAL
MANUAL NO. FCX2000-UM-8M2
Preface
Thank you for choosing this product. Carefully keep this manual in a handy location for quick reference as necessity prior
to use to ensure safe and correct use and also to thoroughly understand the functions and operate them effectively.
Prior to use
Be sure to read the attached "TO ENSURE SAFE AND CORRECT USE" prior to use. Otherwise, it may cause an
unexpected accident or re.
Notes on this Manual
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resulting from either the use of the information contained herein or the use of the product.
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Roles of each manual
Setup Manual (this manual) .......Read it to understand displaying method for FCX2000 User's Manual, method for
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User's Manual (PDF data) ..........Read it to thoroughly understand the functions of FCX2000.
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connecting this Cutting Plotter with the PC, installing method for driver software, and to
prepare for the operation.
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Before starting the Setup
Make the following preparations before starting Setup.
Check that all of the items included in the package. (Please see in the FCX2000 User's Manual (PDF).)
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For the Parts Names, please see in the FCX2000 User's Manual (PDF).
Assemble the stand and then install the FCX2000. See the instruction manual supplied with the stand for the assembling
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procedures.
To use the Cutting Master 4, previously install the design application (Adobe Illustrator or CorelDraw ) that is used.
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For the latest supported version, please visit our website.
When there are virus detection program or system resident program, terminate them beforehand.
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Upon installation, be sure to log in Windows/Macintosh using an account with administrator privileges on your computer.
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Setup ow
Setting up the Plotter main unit
1. Attaching a Tool
2. Loading the Media
3. About the Initial Setup screen
4. Tool adjustment and test cutting
The cutter blade can replaced depending on the material or thickness of the
media.
Set up the media in the Plotter.
Select "Display Language" and "Length Unit".
Adjust the tip length of the cutter blade and force (pressure to cut) depending on the material or
thickness of the media. By cutting to test the set media, it can be adjusted to the optimal condition.
Installing the Software
Setup in a Windows operating environment
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Launching the Start menu
A. Install FCX2000 Software
Installing the FCX2000 Driver (Cutting
Plotter Driver)
• To connect using the USB
Install the software as necessity.
B. Setup the Graphtec Pro Studio
For each software of FCX2000, install them using the Installer stored in the
attached DVD-ROM.
The FCX2000 Driver software controls the Plotter and makes plotting
according to the data created by the PC.
Turn on the power source of Plotter in the middle of installing, and connect the USB cable.
Software enabling cutting data to be created through simple commands.
Create designs and edit characters/shapes using this software.
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C. Setup the Cutting Master 4
D. Install the User's Manual
Setup in a Macintosh operating environment
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A. Setup the Cutting Master 4
B. Setup the Graphtec Studio
Plug-in driver that enables simple cutting through direct operation from within
Adobe Illustrator and CorelDRAW.
Install the FCX2000 User's Manual.
Plug-in driver that enables simple cutting through direct operation from within
Adobe Illustrator.
Software enabling cutting data to be created through simple commands.
Create designs and edit characters/shapes using this software.
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Setting up the Plotter main unit
1 Attaching a Tool
Attach a tool to the plotter.
Attaching a Tool
When attaching the tool in the tool holder, please note the following.
• Push the tool all the way into the holder until its ange contacts the upper part of the holder and then tighten the screw rmly.
• To prevent injury, avoid absolutely touching the tool immediately after the cutting plotter is turned on or whenever the tool is
moving.
For details, see “Attaching a Tool” in the FCX2000 User’s Manual.
It is explained here using cutter plunger as an example.
CAUTION
When pushing up the tool holder with your ngers, the blade tip may be protruding. Take care not to cut your ngers.
1 Loosen the tool holder screw.
Tool holder
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Bracket to hold tool
2 While pushing up the tool holder, push until its ange completely touches
the upper part of the holder.
Bracket to hold tool
Flange
CAUTION
When pushing up the tool holder with your
ngers, the blade tip may be protruding. Take
care not to cut your ngers.
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Tool holder
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3 Make sure that the tool bracket is engaged on the tool's ange, and then tighten the screw.
Flange Bracket to hold tool
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Removing the tool
When removing the tool, turn it counterclockwise to remove the tool.
2 Loading the Media
Supplement
• This plotter is available with a vacuum suction writing panel, a electrostatic writing panel, or an magnetic writing panel.
Note that the media is loaded differently depending on the media hold-down method.
• There are media that cannot be held down by any method. Please test before use.
• Antistatic-treated media cannot be held down in electrostatic writing panel.
• If air gets in between the writing panel and the media during loading, force out the air and ensure that the media is
securely attached to the writing panel before cutting.
• When cutting a media that doesn’t come with a backing sheet on the electrostatic writing panel/magnetic writing panel,
spread a vinyl backing sheet or something similar on the panel before cutting. Replacement of damaged lighting panel
is available for a fee.
• When loading a media that cannot be securely attached using the normal hold-down method, reinforce adhesion by
using tape on all four sides.
• When using the electrostatic writing panel, do not use a spray glue and a spray glue remover directly on the writing
panel.
• When the media is changed to a different type, we recommend that you perform the registration mark sensor
sensitivity adjustment. (See “Setting the Registration Mark Detection Judgment Level” in the User's Manual (PDF).)
Vacuum suction
(1) Place the media on the writing panel.
(2) Turn on the blower's power supply.
Supplement
• The blower is not supplied as a standard accessory. It must be purchased separately.
Electrostatic adhesion
(1) Make sure that the [CHART HOLD] key is turned off.
(2) Place the media on the writing panel.
(3) Press the [CHART HOLD] key (to hold-down the media) next to the control panel.
(4) The green [CHART HOLD] key lamp (to hold-down the media) lights to indicate that the media is being held by electrostatic
adhesion.
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Supplement
Press the [CHART HOLD] key (to hold-down the media) again to release the electrostatic adhesion. The green lamp will no longer be lit.
It may take some time to be able to hold-down the media by pressing the [CHART HOLD] key (to hold-down the media) depending
on operating environment.
After the media has been held for a while by electrostatic adhesion, it may become charged with static electricity and therefore be
harder to remove from the writing panel. There is nothing abnormal about this phenomenon.
Magnetic
(1) Place the media on the writing panel.
(2) Secure the edges of the media with the sheet holder plates which are supplied with your plotter as standard accessories.
3 About the Initial Setup screen
The Initial Setup Screen appears only when powering up the machine for the rst time after purchase. Here, you can set the
display language and length unit.
You can also enter the menu select from the READY status after a setup.
(See “Display Language Settings (Language)” and “Display Length Unit Settings (Length Unit)” in the User’s Manual (PDF).)
See “Connecting to the Power Supply” in the User’s Manual (PDF) for turning on the power.
1 Once the machine is powered on (" | " side) a message will be displayed after the version will be displayed.
Here, DISPLAY LANGUAGE setting screen is displayed.
2 Use the POSITION (
(This manual assumes you chose the English language setting.)
3 Press the [ENTER] key.
After the DISPLAY LANGUAGE is selected, the LENGTH UNIT screen will appear.
4 Press the [1] key (METRIC) or the [2] key (INCH) to select the length unit setting.
5 Conrm the setting and press the [ENTER] key.
Setting will be set, and it will return to default screen.
) keys to select the language.
4 Tool adjustment and test cutting
After setting the Tool/Speed/Force/Acceleration, make test cutting, and repeat until optimal condition is achieved.
1 Load the media for test cutting in the plotter.
2 Press the [COND/TEST] key in the default screen.
CONDITION setting screen (1/4) is displayed.
CAUTION
Do not touch the Tool tip when power is turned
on or during operation.
3 Set the Tool conditions (Tool, Speed, Force, Acceleration).
Setting the Tool conditions
See “Selecting Tool Condition” in the User’s
Manual (PDF) for more information on how to
set the various cutting conditions.
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To make 1 cut with set value
To make 3 cuts with set value and ±1 of set value
4 Make test cutting for one piece while Tool conditions are
being set.
(1) Press the POSITION ( ) key (CUT TEST).
(2) Press the POSITION ( ) keys to move the tool
carriage to the location you wish to perform the test cutting.
Press the [ENTER] key.
1 cut test pattern is cut.
CAUTION
When the [ENTER] key is
pressed, the tool carriage will
start moving, so take care not
to cut your ngers.
4 Make test cutting for three pieces while Tool conditions
are being set.
(1) Press the POSITION ( ) key (CUT TEST).
CUT TEST screen is displayed.
(2) Press the POSITION ( ) keys to move the tool
carriage to the location you wish to perform the test cutting.
Sett ing
values
Cut Order
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(3) Press the [1] key (FORCE).
3 cutting test patterns are cut,
with current FORCE in the
center, and 1 each of FORCE
increased and decreased for 1.
(4) Press the [ENTER] key after completion.
It will return to CUT TEST menu screen.
(5) Press the [2] key (CUTTER OFFSET).
3 cutting test patterns are cut, with current CUTTER
OFFSET in the center, and 1 each of CUTTER OFFSET
increased and decreased for 1.
(6) Press the [ENTER] key after completion.
It will return to CUT TEST menu screen.
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5 Check if the cut test is appropriate.
Conrm the cutting test results, and adjust to optimal setting. Repeat cutting test and adjustment until optimal cut is achieved.
Adjustment of Offset
Check the corners of the triangles and rectangles. See "Setting the Tool
Condition" in the User’s Manual (PDF) and adjust the offset value if the
corner is not cut or if it is cut too much.
Adjustment for Half Cutting
Peel off the triangle area, and adjust so it cuts slightly into the backing sheet.
If the backing sheet has been cut through, either the FORCE setting is
too high or the cutter-blade tip is extended too far. If the backing sheet
shows only a few traces of the cutter blade, either the FORCE setting is
too low or the cutter blade tip is not sufciently extended.
See “Adjusting the Blade Length” and “Setting the Force” in the User’s
Manual (PDF) and adjust the settings.
How to check offset
Check if the offset value is set correctly by
following.
Not enough adjustment.
Increase the offset value.
Optimal offset value.
Too much adjustment.
Decrease the offset value.
Adjustment for Cutting Out
Adjust so the media is completely cut out.
If the media is not completely cut, either the FORCE setting is too low or
the cutter blade tip is not sufciently
extended.
See “Adjusting the Blade Length” and “Setting the Force” in the User’s
Manual (PDF) and adjust the settings.
Adjustment When Using Plotting Pen
Adjust the FORCE so there will be no faint lines. To prolong the pen life,
set the FORCE to the lowest setting without any faint lines. See "Setting
the Force" for the FORCE setting and adjust the settings.
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