MUTOH Ultima 850, Ultima 1400 Operation Instructions Manual
Multi-Purpose
Cutting
Plotter
Operation Instructions
MUTOH EUROPE N.V.
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COPYRIGHT NOTICE
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agrees to the following:
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¾ This document or the contents herein shall under no circumstances be used in t he manufacture or
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license to do so.
October 2004
Published: Mutoh Europe N.V., Archimedesstraat 13, B-8400 Oostende, BELGIUM
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Dear Customer,
Thank you for choosing a Mutoh Ultima series sign cutting plotter. The Mutoh Ultima drag knife cutting plotter
has been designed to be one of the most user-friendly and versatile cutting plotters in the market.
As a stand-alone cutting plotter, the Ultima can cut and plot designs onto paper as required.
In combination with an inkjet printer, the Ultima cutting plotter is ready for contour-cutting of pre-printed signs
made with any printer capable of printing onto cutting plotter compatible media. Contour-cutting is made
possible via the integrated EPOS (electronic positioning) technology and the in-the-box software.
But even more important, it is easy to use, as the following guide will show you.
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Table Of Contents
1. REGULATORY AND SAFETY INFORMATION........................................................................................... 9
1.1. EMC STATEMENT FOR CE MARKING.......................................................................................................... 9
1.2. FCC COMPLIANCE .................................................................................................................................... 9
1.3. IMPORTANT NOTE...................................................................................................................................... 9
1.4. SAFETY LABELS: SAFETY LABELS, SYMBOLES DE SECURITE, SICHERHEITSSYMBOLE................................. 10
2. INSTALLATION PROCEDURES................................................................................................................ 11
2.1. PREPARING THE CUTTING ENVIRONMENT.................................................................................................. 11
2.2. PARTS LIST............................................................................................................................................. 12
2.3. UNPACKING AND SETTING UP THE ULTIMA CUTTER ................................................................................... 13
2.4. CUTTER PARTS & COMPONENTS .............................................................................................................. 14
2.5. CONNECTING THE CUTTER TO THE COMPUTER.......................................................................................... 16
2.6. CONNECTING THE POWER CABLE ............................................................................................................. 17
2.7. INSTALLING A TOOL ................................................................................................................................. 18
2.8. LOADING MEDIA ...................................................................................................................................... 19
2.8.1. Loading cut sheet media............................................................................................................... 19
2.8.2. Loading roll media......................................................................................................................... 20
2.9. TEST SHEET VERIFY EPOS ALIGNMENT...................................................................................................... 22
2.9.1 EPOS Alignment → test plot.......................................................................................................... 22
3. CUTTER CONTROLS................................................................................................................................. 23
3.1. UNDERSTANDING THE OPERATION PANEL................................................................................................. 23
3.2. DIRECT KEY ACCESS ............................................................................................................................... 27
3.2.1. Force selection.............................................................................................................................. 27
3.2.2. Speed selection ............................................................................................................................ 28
3.2.3. Offset selection ............................................................................................................................. 28
3.2.4. Tool selection................................................................................................................................ 29
3.2.5. Origin selection ............................................................................................................................. 29
3.2.6. Test selection................................................................................................................................ 30
3.2.7. Presets selection........................................................................................................................... 30
3.3. CONTOUR CUTTING ................................................................................................................................34
3.4. SQUARE DETAILS .................................................................................................................................... 37
4. CUTTER SETTINGS & SPECIAL FUNCTIONS......................................................................................... 39
4.1. GENERAL PROCEDURE TO CHANGE SETTINGS ON THE CUTTER .................................................................. 39
4.2. OVERVIEW OF GENERAL SETTINGS .......................................................................................................... 39
4.3. LANGUAGE SELECTION............................................................................................................................ 40
4.4. KEY COMBINATIONS ................................................................................................................................41
5. FINETUNING YOUR CUTTER TO OBTAIN MUTOH QUALITY................................................................ 43
5.1. ADJUSTING THE KNIFE DEPTH .................................................................................................................. 43
5.2. OFFSET PRINCIPLE.................................................................................................................................. 45
5.3. OFFSET EFFECT...................................................................................................................................... 45
5.4. OFFSET ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE .......................................................................................................... 46
5.5. PERFORMING A TEST CUT........................................................................................................................ 48
5.6. TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................................................................................................49
6. ULTIMA CUTTING PLOTTERS - MEDIA COMPATIBILITY & DIMENSIONS......................................... 51
6.1. ULTIMA CUTTING PLOTTERS: MEDIA COMPATIBILITY .................................................................................. 51
6.2. PHYSICAL DIMENSIONS ULTIMA................................................................................................................ 51
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1. REGULATORY AND SAFETY
INFORMATION
1.1. EMC STATEMENT FOR CE MARKING
Important :
This is a Class A product approved for industrial environments. In a domestic
environment this product may cause radio interference in which case you may be
required to take adequate measures.
1.2. FCC COMPLIANCE
This equipment complies with the requirements for a Class A computing device in the FCC rules, part 15,
subpart J.
Operation of this device in a residential area may interfere with television reception or operation of utilities.
Cutters generate weak radio signals and may interfere with television reception and utilities. If the cutter
does interfere with radio or TV reception, try the following:
¾ Change the direction of your radio and TV reception antenna or feeder.
¾ Change the direction of the cutter.
¾ Move either the cutter or the receiving antenna so that there is more distance between them.
¾ Be sure the cutter and the receiving antenna are on separate power lines.
1.3. IMPORTANT NOTE
Technical problems and maintenance, which require the cutter to be opened, can only be done by qualified
personnel who were trained to repair this type of machine.
Unauthorized removing of covers and/or overruling safety locks can be dangerous and will result in your
guarantee becoming void.
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1.4. SAFETY LABELS:
SAFETY LABELS, SYMBOLES DE SECURITE,
SICHERHEITSSYMBOLE
Safety Labels are attached to the internal and external area of the cutter to alert you to potentially hazardous
situations or conditions. The following safety labels are used in and on the cutter:
CAUTION
When tilling or storing the media scroller, always keep the
fixed flange side at the bottom to avoid media from sliding
down.
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2. INSTALLATION PROCEDURES
2.1. PREPARING THE CUTTING ENVIRONMENT
The location where you set up your equipment is very important. Please see to it that it meets following
conditions :
Power supply of 100 to 120 VAC 50/60 Hz or 200 to 240 VAC 50/60 Hz.
Ambient Conditions
:
Operating environment
- Temperature : 5 °C to 30 °C
- Humidity : 35 % - 75 % non-condensing.
Recommended environment
- Temperature : Room temperature 16 °C to 25 °C
- Humidity : 50 % to 65 %, non-condensing.
Variation rate
- Temperature : 2 °C per hour.
- Humidity : 5 % per hour.
Storage environment
- Temperature : 0 °C to 50 °C
¾ Please protect your cutter from moisture, dust, draughts and direct sunlight. It is best to keep your
machine away from open windows and air-conditioners.
¾ See to it that there is an adequate space around the cutter so that ventilation is not obstructed.
¾ Avoid unnecessary vibrations and set up your cutter on a level surface.
¾ When selecting a place for your cutter, leave at least 90 cm in front and 90 cm at the rear, as shown in
the illustration below.
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2.2. PARTS LIST
Contents of the plotter box :
A Plotter unit with roll support system, 2
conveyor rolls and small guiding flanges.
F Set of 2 water-based fiber tip pens.
B Mutoh Ultima User’s Guide. G Spare cutting mat (1 pc).
C One knife holder with pre-mounted cutting
blade
H Power Cord.
D Set of 2 spare cutting blades and 1 spring for
cutting jobs (45°/ Offset 0.50 mm).
I RS-232 or USB interface cable
E Blade for auto sheet-off. (1 pc – pre-installed
in tool head)
J Quick Start Manual (includes a CD-rom)
K Test sheet verify epos alignment (AP-77010)
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2.3. UNPACKING AND SETTING UP THE ULTIMA CUTTER
Notes :
¾ When unpacking the cutter, check whether all parts described in the parts list are
included in the box. Consult your dealer if anything seems to be missing.
¾ Lifting the machine out of the box should be done by two persons. This to avoid
back injuries.
¾ Protect the plotter from firm shocks.
¾ Do not dismantle the unit
To unpack the cutter:
Step 1 : Open the box.
Step 2 : Remove the buffer box.
Step 3 : Remove the packaging set.
Step 4 : Take out the cutter box.
Step 5 : Lift the cutter unit out of the box and put it on a flat and stable surface.
Step 6 : Remove all plastic wrapping materials.
Step 7 : Remove the pieces of foam, protecting the tool head during transportation.
Step 8 : If you had your cutter deliv ered with a stand, please refer to the instructions for mounting the
stand.
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2.4. CUTTER PARTS & COMPONENTS
Part Description
1 Operation Panel
Removable Panel with LCD-display and control keys.
2 Power Switch
Switches the Ultima cutting plotter ON or OFF.
3 Roll Support System
The roll support system carries the conveyor rolls.
4 Conveyor Rolls
When using roll media for cutting jobs, put the roll of media on
top of the two conveyor rolls.
5 Small guiding Flanges
These flanges on the conveyor rolls will prevent the roll of media
from shifting to the left or to the right when vinyl is pulled off the
roll during the pre-feed cycle.
6 Hold Lever
Raises and lowers the pressure rollers. Lowering the pressure
rollers will hold the media in place.
7 Platen & Grid Cover
Supports the cutting media and guides the movement of the
media along the x-axis.
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8 Cutting Mat
Provides a reliable cutting surface and minimizes damage to the
knife tip.
9 USB interface
USB connector to easily connect the cutter for fast and reliable
data transmission.
10 Serial Interface Connector
RS-232 serial interface connector to connect the cutter to the
host computer.
11 Power Connector
Connector for the power cord, which plugs into the main power
supply of the cutter.
12 Cutting head for Cutting and
Sheeting Off
All available tools such as knife holders, drawing pens and
painting pens can be secured into the head using the locking
screw. The tool head moves along the Y-axis to locate the
cutting position.
13 Drive Rollers
Move the cutting media along the X-axis.
14 Pressure Rollers
Hold the media against the drive rollers during cutting.
15 Stand
Support the Plotter Body.
16 Media Basket
Media collecting basket prevents finished cuts to fall on the floor
when they are sheet-off.
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2.5. CONNECTING THE CUTTER TO THE COMPUTER
To make the connection between the cutter and the computer, you are offered two possibilities. The first
possibility is a 2-way RS-232C serial interface. The second possibility is a USB interface.
SERIAL INTERFACE
The serial RS-232C interface enables the cutter to be connected to and controlled by an RS-232C
compatible host computer system. The cutter is equipped with a standard RS-232C - DB-9P connector on
the rear panel and requires a standard RS-232C DB-9S mating connector.
Step 1 : Make sure both the cutter and the computer are turned off. Connect one end of the serial
interface cable to the serial interface connector at the rear side of the cutting plotter.
Step 2 : Fasten the screws to secure the con nector.
Step 3 : Connect the other end of the serial cable to your computer.
Notes :
For proper operation of the serial communication, it will be necessary to match the
computer settings to the plotter settings !
USB INTERFACE
Step 1 : Make sure the USB driver is installed.
Step 2 : Connect one end of the USB cable to the USB connector at the rear side of the cutting plotter.
Step 3 : Connect the other end of the USB cable to your computer or the network.
Notes :
Using the serial/USB communication, your cutter will not only be able to receive data
from the computer, but will also be able to send information to the computer (media size,
...).
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