SignWarehouse.com Bobcat BA-60 User Manual

Desktop Vinyl Cutter

Users Manual

Bobcat Vinyl Cutter Index

Important Information ..................................................................................................I

Supplied Items ..............................................................................................................I

Chapter 1. Parts Names and Functions .....................................................................1-1

1.1 Front View ...................................................................................................1-1

1.2 Back View ....................................................................................................1-2

1.3 Side View……………………………………………………… .........................1-2

Chapter 2. Installation………………………………………………… ..............................2-1

2.1 Setting Up ....................................................................................................2-1

2.2 Connecting the Power Cable .......................................................................2-1

Chapter 3. Basic Operation .........................................................................................3-1

3.1 Blade Installation .........................................................................................3-1

3.2 Media Loading .............................................................................................3-3

3.3 DIP Switch Setting .......................................................................................3-5

3.4 Control Panel………………………………………………… ..........................3-7

3.5 Power On .....................................................................................................3-8

3.6 On/Off Line Key ...........................................................................................3-8

3.7 Pause Key ...................................................................................................3-8

3.8 Repeat Key ..................................................................................................3-9

3.9 Data Clear Key ............................................................................................3-9

3.10 Origin Setting .............................................................................................3-9

3.11 Tracking Performance ................................................................................3-10

3.12 Cut Test ....................................................................................................3-11

3.13 When Completing the Cutting Job .............................................................3-11

Chapter 4. Connecting the Cutting Plotter .................................................................4-1

Chapter 5. Basic Maintenance ....................................................................................5-1

5.1 Cleaning the Cutting Plotter .........................................................................5-1

5.2 Cleaning the Grid Drum ...............................................................................5-1

5.3 Cleaning the Pinch Rollers ..........................................................................5-1

Chapter 6. Troubleshooting .........................................................................................

6.1 What If the Cutting Plotter Cannot Operate .................................................6-1

6.2 Light Indicators ............................................................................................6-2

6.3 Cutting Plotter Quality Problems .................................................................6-4

Appendix:

A. Specification
B. Blade Specification
C. Quick Menu
D. Blade

Bobcat User’s Guide

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Thanks for purchasing a Bobcat sign cutting plotter. For your safety and the optimization of

the machine, please read the following guide completely.

PRECAUTIONS IN USE

• Always hold the machine firmly from the bottom.

(0)

Hold from the bottom

Hold the depression area

(X)

• During the operation, keep your clothes and hair away from any moving parts of the

machine (such as the carriage and the drums).

• Connect the power cable to a grounded outlet.

• Always use the power cable from the accessory kits. Do not wire the power cable to
be bent.

• Do not connect the power cable to a branch outlet or an extension cable. There is
danger of overheating.

• Always put the pinch rollers within position of the white marks.

Checking Supplied Items

AC Power Card

RS-232 Printer

Cable

Cutting Strip

Blade

Error Correct &

Function Sticker

I

Safety Blade

Tweezers

CHAPTER 1 Parts Names and Functions

1.1 Front View and Back View

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1.2 Side View

Left Hand Side (Figure 1-3)

1. AC Power Connector – Used to insert the AC power cord.

2. Fuse – Up to 3 Amp.

3. Power Switch – On when switches to [I]; Off when switches to [O]

Right Hand Side (Figure 1-4)

4. Parallel Interface Connector (Centronics) – Used to connect the cutting plotter to
a computer through a parallel interface cable.

5. Cutting Force Control Slider – Set the blade force here.

6. Serial Interface Connector (RS-232C) – Used to connect the cutting plotter to a
computer through a serial interface cable.

7. Dip Switch - Used for various parameter settings.

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CHAPTER 2 Installation

2.1 Setting Up

Caution!

• There should be at least two people holding the machine from its left and
right bottom sides while unpacking, installing or relocating the cutting
plotter.

• Make sure the power switch is off before setting up the cutting plotter.

Notice ! Choosing a proper place before setting up the cutting plotter.

Select a proper location, which meets the following conditions:

• Operating Environment ~
Temperature: 5°C to 40°C (41 oF to 104 oF).
Humidity: 30% to 70%.

• Make sure that there is an adequate space around the cutting plotter so that
ventilation is not obstructed.

• Avoid unnecessary vibrations and set up your cutting plotter on a level surface.

• Please protect your machine from moisture, dust, draughts, and direct sun
light.

2.2 Connecting The Power Cable

Notice!

Make sure both the cutting plotter and the computer are turned off.

Plug the other end of the power cable into an electrical outlet of the correct voltage and with
proper grounding.

Step1

Connect one end of the cable to the interface connector on the left side of the cutting
plotter.

Step2

Connect the other end of the cable to your computer.

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CHAPTER 3 Basic Operation

3.1 Blade Installation

Caution!

Do not touch the tip of the blade with your fi ngers.

Notice!

The blade will affect the cutting quality signifi cantly. If any of the following occurs,
which means the blade has reached the end of its life. Please replace with a new
blade.

1. The tip of blade is broken.

2. Cutting traces are not as good as they were.

3. Uncut area remains the same even the blade force has been raised
signifi cantly.

Figure 3.1.1 is the illustrator of the blade holder. Insert a blade into the bottom of
the blade holder and remove the blade by pushing the pin. Be sure to keep your
fi ngers away from the blade tip.

(Figure 3.1)

Step1

Install blade (Figure 3.1.1.1)

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Step 2

Push the blade to the bottom of the blade holder. (Figure 3.1.2.1).

Figure 3.1.2.1

Step 3

Adjust the blade tip to suitable length by screwing “Blade tip adjustment screw”
clockwise or count-clockwise (Figure 3.1.3.1).

Tips:

“The proper length” means the
blade’s length is about 0.1mm more
than film’s thickness. For example, if
the thickness of film is 0.5mm, then
blade’s length is properly adjusted
to 0.6mm and it can completely
cut through the film layer but will
not cut though the paper backing

(See Appendix “D”).

Figure 3.1.3.1

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