GCC Technologies AFR-24S User manual

V.2 2020 Oct.
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AFR-24S
User Manual

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Ta ab bl le e o of f C Co on nt te en nt ts s
Safety Measures
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Necessary work space
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1. General Information
1.1 Introduction
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1.2 Package Items
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1.3Machine Overview
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1.3.1 AFR-24S Overview
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1.3.2 Cutter Overview
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1.3.3 Appearance of RX II
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1.3.4 Pinch Roller
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2. Installation
2.1 Connecting Your GCC Cutter
2.1.1 USB Connection
2.1.1.1 Driver Installation
2.1.1.2 Driver Un-installation
2.1.2 RS-232 Connection
2.1.3 Ethernet Connection
2.1.4 Data Transmitting
2.1.5 Printer Sever Shared Setting
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2.2 Auto Feeder Installation
2.3 Install The Magnetic Media Separator
2.4Blade and Blade Holder Installation
2.4.1 Blade Installation
2.4.2 Blade Holder Installation
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2.5 Automatic Blade Length Detection
2.6Creasing Tool Installation
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2.7 Software Installation
2.7.1 GreatCut Installation
2.7.2 Sure CutsA Lot Installation
2.7.2.1 Auto Installation
2.7.2.2 Manual Activate Software
2.7.2.3 Re-install Sure Cuts A Lot Software
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2.8 Desktop Flexible Media Support System
2.9 Instruction Of Damper Roller
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2.10 Replacing Cutoff Blade
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3. The Control Panel
3.1 The Touch Key Panel
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3.2Menu In On-line Mode
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3.3Menu In Off-line Mode
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3.4 Menu Items
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4. Operation
4.1 How To Load The Sheet Media Into The Auto Feeder
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4.1.1 Automatic Working Procedure
4.1.2 Back Creasing
4.2How To Load The Sheet Media Into Machine Without Auto Feeder
4.3 Cutting Force And Offset Adjustment
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4.4 How To Cut 3mm Letter
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4.5 When Completing The Cutting Job
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4.6 RX II-Creasing Print Driver Setting
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4.6.1 RXII-Creasing Print Driver setting > Option Page
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4.6.2 RXII-Creasing Print Driver setting > Creasing Page
4.6.3 RXII-Creasing Print Driver setting > Paper Page
4.6.4 RXII-Creasing Print Driver setting > Paper Feeder Page
4.7 Reference Parameter Setting for Different Materials
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5. Automatic-Aligning System
5.1 Introduction
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5.2 AAS Contour Cutting System
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5.2.1 Notice for Registration Marks
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5.2.2 AAS II On RX II
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5.2.3 Automatic Distinction Of The Plot Direction
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5.3 Printer Test
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5.4 Registration Mark Offset Range
5.5 Contour Cutting
5.6Tips For AAS
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6. Maintenance
6.1 Cleaning The Cutting Plotter
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6.2 Cleaning The Grid Drum
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6.3 Cleaning The Pinch Rollers
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7. Trouble Shooting
7.1 Non-Operational Problems
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7.2 Operational Problems
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7.3 Cutting Plotter/Computer Communication Problems
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7.4 Software Problems
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7.5 Cutting Quality Problem
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Appendix
A-1 AFR-24S Specification
A-1
A-2 Blade Specification
A-2
A-3 CorelDraw
A-3
A-4 CorelDRAW Plug-in
A-4
A-5 Illustrator Plug-In
A-5
A-6 GreatCut Plug-In
A-6
A-7 SignPal 12
A-7
A-8 Sure Cuts A Lot
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Safety Measures
Before you start installation, please read below information carefully to avoid potentially
hazardous situations.
General safety
Use the voltage of the power source is identical to the voltage of the machine to prevent
any damage or failure.
Make sure that the plug is fully inserted in the power outlet. Do not use outlet that is
loose.
Do not touch the machine during a lightning storm.
Do not overload the power cord.
Do not place heavy objects on, or damage the power cord or plug.
Do not forcibly bend or pull the power cord.
Do not allow the machine / AC adapter / power plug to get wet, for example, by handling
them with wet hands or spilling beverages onto them.
Disconnect the AC adapter and stop using the device if you notice abnormal odor, heat,
discoloration, deformation or anything unusual while using it.
Operating precaution
Avoid environments where the machine is exposed to high levels of dust, temperature
(temperature exceeding 30°C or 85°F) or humidity (humidity exceeding 75% or where
the ambient temperature is near the dew point).
Keep the working area stable and avoid sever vibration.
Do not use or store the product is exposed to direct sunlight, water or oil splashes, salty
air or saltwater, dust or humidity, flammable gas and strong air current.
Select a location that is large enough to accommodate the machine.
Do not touch the paper sheets and moving parts of this machine during operation. Also
be careful to make sure that clothing and hair do not get caught.
Do not apply force or object weights on the moving arm.
Be sure to grasp the plug, not the cable, when disconnecting the power supply from an
electric form an electric socket.

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【Important Information】
For safety concern, please always hold the cutter firmly from the bottom while moving it.
Do not move the cutter by clasping the depression area on both sides.
Do not shake or drop the blade holder, a blade tip can fly out.
During an operation, do not touch any of the moving parts of this machine (such as the
carriage). Also be careful to make sure that clothing and hair do not get caught.
Always connect the power cable to a grounded outlet.
Always use the accessory power cable which is provided. Do not wire the power cable
so that it becomes bent or caught between objects.
Do not connect the power cable to branching outlet to which other machines are also
connected, or use an extension cable. There is danger of overheating and of
mis-operation of the machine.
Keep the tools away from children where they can reach.
Always put the pinch rollers within the white marks.
【Note】
The following situations will automatically turn on the buzzer alarm and rings for 3 seconds:
1. Fail to load the media into cutter for three consecutive loading.
2. Paper jam after sizing
3. Paper feed errors when running out paper
4. Motor crashed
5. Fail to detect the registration mark
O (Correct)
Hold from the bottom
X (Incorrect)
Hold the depression area

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Warning
Never press the top release grip and pull the bottom release grip at the same time as the
pictures shown below:
O (CORRECT) X (INCORRECT)
Press down
Stop bar
Note:
In case the grips clipped together
due to the wrong operation, please
use a pair of tweezers to pull out the
stop bar when pressing down the top
release grip. Keep the stop bar
outside then release the grips as the
right figure.
Press down
DISABLE
ENABLE
Pull up bottom
to release grip

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Necessary work space
Prepare a working table that accommodates your RXII-61 with auto feeder. The required
working table should be larger than 1,100 mm in width, 800 mm in length and 600 mm in
height.
Prepare three outlets for your RXII, auto feeder and your computer.

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Chapter 1 General Information
1.1 Introduction
In combination of a cutter and an auto sheet feeder, AFR-24S provides the advantage of
creasing function with dual tool holder up to 600gsm cutting force and 1,530 mm/s cutting
speed in the digital sheet feed solution that can crease and cut at one time sheet by sheet
instead of manually operation to optimized process with versatility capability for short run
production that simplifies your operation through automatic working procedure and create
maximum profit in sampling, folding carton packaging, customization cards, labels and
stickers.
1.2 Package Items
The package of the RX II and Auto Feeder content the items listed below, please check
carefully. If you find any item missing, please consult your local dealer for further assistance.
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Ma ac ch hi in ne e S St ta an nd da ar rd d I It te em m
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Qu ua an nt ti it ty y
1. Cutting Plotter
1 unit
2. Flexible Media Support System Package
2 x Roll Media Flange
2 x Roll Holder
4 x Roll Holder Guide Bushes
2 x Roll Holder Support
1 x M6 L-shape hexagon screw driver
1 x Installation Guide for Roll Holder
1 x M5 L-shape hexagon screw driver
2 x Desktop Support Brackets
4 x Plastic Foot
4 x M4 screws
12 x M6 screws
1 x M4 L-shape hexagon screw driver
1 set
3. Accessories
1 x AC power Cord
1 x User’s Compact Disk
1 x data cable (USB cable: 3m)
1 x Blade Holder Assembly (Installed in tool carriage of the cutting plotter)
1 x Blade (Installed in Blade Holder)
1 x Safe Blade
1 x Cutting Pad for Vinyl cutting
1 x Tweezers
1 x Promise Card
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Auto Feeder Package
Item
Q’ty
Photo
Auto Feeder
1 unit
Auto Feeder Accessories
Media collection tray
1 set
Left & Right
connecting bracket
2 pcs
Thumb screw
2 pcs
Screw
4 pcs
Power cable
1 pc
RS232 cable
1 pc
Installation guide
1 copy
Media blocks
2 pcs

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1.3 Machine overview
1.3.1 AFR-24S overview
Item
Function
Serial Interface
Connector
(RS232C)
Used to connect a feeder to a cutter through a serial
interface (RS232) cable
Media block
Adjust the media to a proper position.
Media storage tray
Stack the media for later use.
Blower
Blow air to separate the media and avoid double
feeding.
Magnetic Media
separator
Separate the media to avoid double feeding while
loading sheet media to a cutter.
Suction cup
Hold the media to load the media sheet to a cutter.
Serial interface
connector
(RS232C)
Media block
Blower
Media storage tray
Magnetic media
separator
Suction cup

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Item
Function
Power port
A socket for power cable.
Power switch
Switch the Auto feeder on and off.
Adjustable media
collection tray
Collect the cut media after completing the job
Stretchable stand
Extend the stand to reach the ground to support the
media basket.
Power port
Power switch
Stretchable stand
Media collection tray

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1.3.2 Cutter overview
Item
Function
Power Switch
On when switches to [I]; Off to [O]
Fuse
3 Amp
Power Port
A socket for AC power cable.
Item
Function
Serial Interface
Connector
(RS232C)
Used to connect the cutting plotter to a computer through a
serial interface (RS232) cable.
Ethernet Connector
Used to connect your cutting plotter to a local area network
USB Connector
Used to connect the cutting plotter to a computer through a
USB cable
Fuse
Power Port
Power Switch
USB Connector
Serial Interface
Connector (RS232C)
Ethernet Connector

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1.3.3 Appearance of RX II
Grid Drums –move
the media back and
forth during operation.
Control panel –consists of
14 control keys and 1 LED and
1 LCM showing messages and
menus.
Tool Carriage –performs the
cutting with the installed blade
and pen with AAS module.
Cutting Pad –provides the
protection of blade when the
blade is cutting.
Alignment Rulers –
media can be aligned
with the clear guide line
marks.
Platen –provides the
surface for holding and
supporting media while
performing cutting.
Pinch Rollers –
Hold the media during
cutting.
Lever –
Raise or lower the
pinch rollers.
Slicer Groove –slice
off the extra media
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1.3.4 Pinch roller
The Multi-Pressure Pinch Rollers give users three pressure settings to better cater to the
different types of media that they are working with, for example, set light hold-down pressure
of the pinch roller in the middle when cutting thin materials such as window tinting film.
Light Medium Heavy
Please note that the pressure of the pinch rollers on the left and right sides should always be
the same or heavier than the pinch rollers in the middle. The pressure of the pinch rollers on
the left and right sides should be set to the same pressure setting. You can use the following
combinations of the pinch rollers.
Left side
Middle
Right side
Heavy
Medium
Heavy
Medium
Medium
Medium
Medium
Light
Medium
Right side
Left side
Middle

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Chapter 2 Installation
GCC AFR-24S provides two mode selections and can be used it separately as either a
regular plotter (RXII-61 Creasing) or assembling with feeder (AFR) to process media sheets
cutting.
The following instruction will lead you how to install and operate in the regular plotter
(RXII-61 Creasing) and AFR separately.
2.1 Connecting your GCC cutter
The cutting plotter communicates with a computer through a USB (Universal Serial Bus), a
Serial port (RS-232C) or Ethernet. The following section shows you how to connect the
cutting plotter to a host computer and how to set up the computer/cutting plotter
interconnection.
2.1.1 USB Connection
1. Turn on the machine.
2. Connect the USB connector to the machine and then USB driver will be installed
automatically. It will take a few minutes to find the device. Please DO NOT
disconnect the USB cable until the installation has completed.
3. You can double click the USB icon on the taskbar to make sure the USB device is
detected
2.1.1.1 Driver Installation
Use the USB One-click Installation for quick driver installation. Follow the simple steps below
for driver setup.
Note:
1. When USB connection is enabled, serial port will be disabled automatically.
Caution!!
If you are using Windows 7 and above as your operating system,
make sure you log in using the “Administrator” account.

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Step 1 Put the installation DVD into your CD-ROM. Please make sure that the USB device
is connected before you start the driver installation.
Step 2 Choose the model you want to install from the driver list and click on Windows Driver
(Win 7 and above) (Automatic Detection) or (Manual Selection) to start installing the Driver
and AAS plug-in.
Step 3 Click “Next” to start the driver installation.
Step 4 If you were Windows 7 and above users, please click on the red words to instruct
you how to disable Windows Update to allow success driver installation. And then click OK to
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Step 5 Please make sure the cutting plotter is powered on and connected to the USB device,
and then click OK to next step.
Step 6 Confirm to close all running application programs before you start installing the driver,
and then click OK.
Step 7 The installation will take a few minutes to complete and you will see a message below
and click on “OK” upon completion. Enjoy your GCC cutter!
Step 8 If you want to installAASII VBAon CorelDRAW and Adobe Illusatrator, exit
CorelDRAW and Adobe Illusatrator program, and then click on “Install.”

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Step 9 Check Install Message to confirm CorelDRAW and AI version and then click OK.
Note:
(1) If the driver is being installed for a second time, the user will be prompted as to whether a
second copy of the driver installation is required.
(2) If the user selects yes, a second copy of the driver will be installed.
(3) For users who have upgraded Adobe Illustrator or CorelDRAW, please go to the AAS
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version of GCC AAS Plug-in.
2.1.1.2 Driver Un-installation
You have to remove previous version driver installed on your PC system completely before
you can install the latest version successfully. Please refer to below steps.
Step 1 Go to Control Panel\Hardware and Sound\Devices and Printers window. Right click
the printer and select “Remove device.”