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
(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 specications and other information in this manual are subject to change without notice.
(3) While every effort has been made to provide complete and accurate information, please contact your sales
representative or nearest Graphtec vendor if you nd any unclear or erroneous information or wish to make other
comments or suggestions.
(4) 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.
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Copyright
This User's Manual is copyrighted by Graphtec Corporation.
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.
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• 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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Installing the Software
Note
Install the software stored in the attached DVD-ROM into the PC that is used.
This section explains how to install the software when using a Windows 10 (64-bit) operating environment.
Upon installation, be sure to log in Windows using an account with administrator privileges on your computer.
If you have logged on using a standard user account, an "User Account Control" screen asking you to enter the administrator account
This software supports the following OS environments:
Windows 10 (32-bit/64-bit), Windows 8.1 (32-bit/64-bit), Windows 8 (32-bit/64-bit ), Windows 7 (32-bit/64-bit )
(Plotter driver also supports Windows Vista.)
Mac OS X 10.11 to 10.7
Macintosh operating environments are supported by the following software.
Proceed with installation in accordance with your operating environment.
• Graphtec Studio : Software application that enables cutting data to be created through simple commands.
• Cutting Master 4 : Plug-in driver that can be directly operated from within Adobe Illustrator.
Note that Adobe Illustrator must be installed on your computer prior to use.
When checking the manual in the Macintosh operating environment, open the pertinent manual on the accompanying DVD-ROM in the
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password may appear.
Supported OS
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(Graphtec Studio also supports Mac OSX 10.6.)
When Using Macintosh
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following sequence: [Manuals] > [English] > [Manual According to Software].
Setup in a Windows operating environment
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Launching the Start Menu
After starting up Windows, insert the [USER GUIDE & SOFTWARE DVD] supplied with the FCX2000 into your computer's DVD
drive.
The below screen will appear before the Start Menu launches.
Continue with installation in accordance with the following procedures.
1 The start-up message of DVD drive is displayed. Click on the message.
* When setting up the DVD in the computer, this message will disappear after a few seconds.
2 DVD operation screen is displayed.
Select the “Run MultiSetup.exe” from the DVD operation screen.
* If the DVD operation screen is not displayed, select the set DVD drive from the Explorer.
Then, select the “MultiSetup.exe” in the DVD and double-click on it.
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3 The [User Account Control] screen is displayed.
Click on [Yes] if you have logged in using an administrator account.
Supplement
If you have logged in using a standard user
account, an "User Account Control" screen asking
you to enter the administrator account password
may appear. Enter the password, and then click on
[Yes].
4 The [Start] screen will appear.
Use this menu to install the software you require to use the FCX2000.
First-time users should proceed with installation by clicking on [Install FCX2000 Software].
Proceed with installation according to your operating environment.
A. Install FCX2000 Software:
Install the [Plotter Driver].
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B. Setup Graphtec Pro Studio:
"Software enabling cutting data to be created through simple commands.
Create designs and edit characters/shapes using this software."
C. Setup Cutting Master 4:
Plug-in driver that enables simple cutting through direct operation from
within Adobe Illustrator and CorelDRAW.
Adobe Illustrator or CorelDRAW must be installed on your computer prior to
use.
D. Install User's Manual:
Installs the FCX2000 User's Manual.
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A. Install FCX2000 Software
If you are using the FCX2000 for the rst time, click on [Install
FCX2000 Software] to install the device.
This operation will install the [Plotter Driver].
Note
Doing so may prevent the [Plotter Driver] from being
Refer to the procedures in this User's Manual when
Do not connect the accompanying USB cable yet.
installed properly.
connecting the USB cable.
Installing the [Plotter Driver]
1 Click on [Install FCX2000 Software].
After a while, the "Setup" screen of "Graphtec FCX2000
driver" will be displayed.
Click on [OK].
FILE : Selected to save outputted data (plot data) to
a le.
Standard TCP/IP Port :
Connect using a LAN cable.
Select "USB"
Supplement (When selecting the COM1)
To select "COM1" in "Selecting Port Name", do the
installation according to the message.
(For more information about connecting the RS-232C cable,
see "Connecting the computer" in User's Manual (PDF).)
Supplement
When selecting the "Standard TCP/IP Port" in the "Select
port name", install it according to the message.
Connect the network cable after installing it. (See
“Connecting to the Computer” in the User’s Manual (PDF)
for more information on how to connect the network cable.)
IP address depends on the network environment. Please
consult your network administrator. See "Setting the
Interface" in the User’s Manual (PDF) for more information
on how to check the IP address of this device.
(When selecting the Standard TCP/IP Port)
2 Next, check to make sure the FCX2000 is not connected
to your computer, then click on [Next].
3 Click on [Next] again.
4 Select the [Port Name] to be used.
Here, select [USB].
Clicking on [Next] will begin the driver installation
process.
USB : Selected when a USB cable is used for
connection.
COM1 : Selected when an RS-232C (serial) cable is
used for connection.
5 The "Windows Security" screen will appear momentarily.
Click on [Install] to install the [Plotter Driver].
6 Next, the "Graphtec FCX2000 driver installation
completed" screen will appear.
Click on [OK] to reboot your computer.
This concludes the installation of the [Plotter Driver].
After rebooting your computer, follow the below procedures to
connect the USB cable.
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Connecting the USB Cable
(3) Connect the USB cable.
7 First, make sure that Windows 10 has been launched
successfully.
Next, ensure that the FCX2000 is turned off and then
connect the USB cable supplied with the FCX2000 to
your computer.
(1) Ensure that the Plotter's power is turned off (" " side).
(2) Connect the power cable.
1. Conne ct to your computer.
2. Connect to t he
Cutting Plotter.
USB cable
8 Turn on the FCX2000 unit.
B. Setup Graphtec Pro Studio
Graphtec Pro Studio is the application software that enables
you to create and edit text and graphics.
Installing "Graphtec Pro Studio"
* The computer to be installed must be connected to the
Internet.
* Email address for the account registration is required.
1 Start the browser from the computer, enter "www.
saicloud.com" in the address bar, and then press [Enter]
key.
9 Installation of the device starts.
After a while, the printer icon of FCX2000 will be added
in the "Devices and Printers" screen.
* To display the "Devices and Printers" screen, display
the "Control Panel" screen from the Start menu
and then click on the [Devices and Printers] in the
[Hardware and Sound].
This concludes the installation of the driver software.
Next, please install the software applications.
Install the software in accordance with your operating
environment.
2 The following screen will be displayed
You can change the display language by selecting the
language at the bottom of the screen.
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3 Enter the activation code of Graphtec Pro Studio in the
“Activation Code” item.
Click on the [Activation] after entering it.
4 Select the “I am new to the SAi Cloud”.
Enter the Email address for the product registration.
Click on the [Create Account] after entering it.
* When you already acquired the SAi account, select the
“Account has been registered”.
Enter the “Email” and “Password” and then click on the
[Login].
Go to Step 10.
7 Enter the necessary information. The “*” indicates the
mandatory eld.
Click on the [Create Account] after entering them.
8 Click on the [I Accept the Terms and Conditions].
5 The following screen asking for the conrmation of
received Email will be displayed.
6 Open the Email sent to the specied Email address and
then access to the provided URL.
9 Click on the [Activate Now].
10 Operation of the activation is complete.
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11 Click on the “Setup Graphtec Pro Studio”.
Install it according to wizard.
12 Click on the [Browse] when you want to change the
destination folder.
Click on the [Next].
15 Click on the [Finish].
16 Click on the [Yes].
17 Click on the [Finish].
13 Leave the initial values for the check boxes.
Click on the [Next].
14 The screen to enter the activation code will be displayed
at the end of the installation.
Enter the activation code that you entered in Step 3 in
[Activation] item.
Click on the [Next].
This concludes the installation of [Graphtec Pro Studio].
Model selection method of "Graphtec Pro Studio"
1 Double-click on the “Graphtec Pro Studio Production
Manager x.x” icon that has been created on the desktop.
2 Select the model to be used and click on the [Next].
3 Select the connection method to be used and click on
the [Finish].
Now, the model selection of the "Graphtec Pro Studio" is complete.
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C. Set Up Cutting Master 4
Cutting Master 4 is a plug-in driver that can output directly to
the cutting plotter from Adobe Illustrator / CorelDRAW.
Installing "Cutting Master 4"
* The computer to be installed must be connected to the
Internet.
* Email address for the account registration is required.
1 Click on the [Cutting Master 4].
Install it according to wizard.
2 Click on the [Browse] when you want to change the
destination folder.
Click on the [Next].
6 Click on the [Finish].
7 Restart the computer.
8 Click on the “SAi Cloud Connect” icon from the “Task
Manager”.
9 "SAi Cloud Connect" screen will be displayed
Click on the [Need an account? Sign Up] item.
* When you have already acquired the SAi account,
enter the “Email” and “Password” and then click on
the [Sign In]. Go to Step 17.
3 Leave the initial values for the check boxes.
Click on the [Next].
4 Click on the [Install].
5 Click on the [Yes].
10 Enter the Email address for the product registration.
Click on the [Sign up] after entering it.
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11 The following screen asking for the conrmation of
received Email will be displayed.
16 Enter the registered “Email” and “Password” and then
click on the [Sign In].
12 Open the received Email and access to the provided
URL.
13 Enter the necessary information. The “*” indicates the
mandatory eld.
Click on the [Create Account] after entering them.
14 Click on the [I Accept the Terms and Conditions].
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The screen indicating that it is in the sign-in will be displayed.
This concludes the installation of [Cutting Master 4].
Model selection method of "Cutting Master 4"
1 Double-click on the “Cutting Master 4 x.xx” icon that has
been created on the desktop.
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Select the model to be used and click on the [Next].
15 The following screen will be displayed..
3 Select the connection method to be used and click on
the [Finish].
Now, the model selection of the "Cutting Master 4" is complete.
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D. Install User's Manual
Follow the below procedures to install the FCX2000 User's
Manual (pdf format).
Adobe Reader must be installed on your computer in order to
read the manual.
Installing "User's Manual"
1 Click on [Install User's Manual].
The"FCX2000 User's Manual Setup" screen will appear
momentar ily.
Click on [Next].
2 When this screen appears, click on [Finish].
This concludes the installation of the [User's Manual].
The newly-installed [User's Manual] will be registered under
your Windows Start Menu.
Setup in a Macintosh operating environment
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A. Set Up Cutting Master 4
Cutting Master 4 is a plug-in driver that can output directly to
the cutting plotter from Adobe Illustrator.
Installing "Cutting Master 4"
* The computer to be installed must be connected to the
Internet.
* Email address for the account registration is required.
1 Set up the “USER GUIDE & SOFTWARE DVD” in the
com pute r.
2 Open “Cutting Master 4” folder in the DVD and double-
click on the “Cutting Master 4_signed.pkg” le.
Install it in accordance with the wizard from here.
3 The following screen may be displayed.
Click on the [OK].
4 Click on the [Continue].
5 Enter the “User name” with the administrator privileges
and “Password” and click on the Install Software.
6 Enter the “User name” with the administrator privileges
and “Password” and click on the [OK].
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7 Click on the [Yes].
8 Click on the [Close].
9 Restart the computer.
10 Start the “SAi Cloud Connect”.
Click on the “SAi Cloud Connect” icon from the menu
ba r.
11 “SAi Cloud Connect” screen will be displayed.
Click on the “Need an account? Sign Up” item.
* When you have already acquired the SAi account,
enter the “Email” and “Password” and then click on
the [Sign In]. Go to Step 19.
13 The following screen to conrm the Email will be
displayed.
14 Open the received Email and access to the provided
URL.
15 Enter the necessary information. The “*” indicates the
mandatory eld.
Click on the [Create Account] after entering them.
12 Enter the Email address for the product registration in
the “Email” item.
Click on the [Sign Up] after entering it.
16 Click on the [I Accept the Terms and Conditions].
17 The following screen will be displayed.
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18 Enter the registered “Email” and “Password” and then
click on the [Sign In].
19 The screen indicating that it is in the sign-in will be
displayed.
4 Select the connection method to be used and click on
the [OK].
* The port to be used must have been previously
connected to the FCX2000.
5 Check the “Device setting” and click on the [OK].
Now, the model selection of the "Cutting Master 4" is
complete.
This concludes the installation of [Cutting Master 4].
Model selection method of "Cutting Master 4"
1 Double-click on the “Cutting Master 4” icon that has been
created on the desktop.
2 Select the model to be used and click on the [Next].
3 Check the “Device setting name” and click on the [Next].
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B. Setup Graphtec Studio
Graphtec Studio is the application software that enables you
to create and edit text and graphics.
Installing "Graphtec Studio"
1 Set up the “USER GUIDE & SOFTWARE DVD” in the
com pute r.
2 Open the “Graphtec Studio” folder in the DVD and
double-click on the “GS_Vx.x.xxx.xxx_xxx.dmg” le.
3 Drag the "Graphtec Studio" icon to the "Applications"
folder.
Model selection method of "Graphtec Studio"
No special setting is required because the USB/RS-232C
connection or the specied model with IP addresses is
recognized automatically.
Now, the model selection of the "Graphtec Studio" is complete.
This concludes the installation of [Graphtec Studio].
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