GCC Technologies Jaguar IV Series User manual

Jaguar IV Series
User Manual
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V.6 2012 Mar.

V.6 2012 Mar.
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ImportantInformation
Important Information
Thank you for purchasing the GCC Jaguar IV Cutting Plotter.
Before you use the cutting plotter, please make sure that you have read the
safety precautions and instructions below.
Caution
!SAFETY PRECAUTIONS!
¾For 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.
O (Correct) X (Incorrect)
¾Do not shake or drop the blade holder, a blade tip can fly out.
¾During 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.
¾Always connect the power cable to a grounded outlet.
¾Always use the accessory power cable which is provided. Do not wire the power cable
so that it becomes bent or caught between objects.
¾Do 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.
¾Keep the tools away from children where they can reach.
¾Always put the pinch rollers within the white marks.

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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) ╳(INCORRECT)
Press down
DISABLE
Press down
Stop bar
ENABLE
Note:
In case the grips clipped
together due to your
wrong operation, please
use a tweezers to pull
out the stop bar when
pressing down the top
Pull up bottom to release grip
release grip. Keep the
stop bar outside then
release the grips as the
right figure.

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Table of Contents
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Ta ab bl le e o of f C Co on nt te en nt ts s
Important Information
1. General Information
1.1 Introduction 1-1
1.2 PackageItems 1-1
1.3 Product Features 1-2
1.4 Appearance of Jaguar IV
1.4.1 TheFrontView 1-3
1.4.2 TheBackView 1-3
1.4.3 The Whole View 1-4
1.4.4 The Left-hand Side 1-4
1.4.5 The Right-hand Side 1-5
2. Installation
2.1 Precaution 2-1
2.2 Stand & Flexible Media Support System 2-2
2.3 DesktopFlexible Media Support System 2-6
2.4 BladeInstallation 2-8
2.5 Cable Connections
2.5.1 USBInterface 2-10
2.5.2 ParallelInterface 2-13
2.5.3 RS-232 Interface 2-13
2.5.4 DataTransmitting 2-13
3. The Control Panel
3.1 The LCD Panel 3-1
3.2 Menu in On-line Mode 3-2
3.3 Menu in Off-line Mode 3-3
3.4 Menu Items 3-4
4. Operation
4.1 Media Loading
4.1.1 Loading the Sheet Media 4-1
4.1.2 Loading the Roll Media 4-3
4.2 Tracking Performance 4-5
4.3 Cutting Force and OffsetAdjustment 4-7
4.4 HowtoCut3mmLetter 4-8
4.5 How to Make A Long Plot 4-8
4.6 When Completing the Cutting Job 4-9
4.7 Jaguar IV Print Driver setting 4-10
4.7.1 Option Page 4-10
4.7.2 Paper Page 4-12
5. Accu-Aligning System
5.1 Introduction 5-1
5.2 Calibrating the System 5-2
5.2.1 Media Calibration 5-2
5.2.2 AAS Calibration 5-2
5.2.3 AAS II on Jaguar IV 5-3

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5.3 Printer Test 5-4
5.4 Contour Cutting 5-6
5.5 TipsforAAS 5-8
6. Maintenance
6.1 Cleaning the cutting Plotter 6-1
6.2 Cleaning the Grid Drum 6-2
6.3 Cleaning the Pinch Rollers 6-2
7. Trouble Shooting
7.1 Non-Operational Problems 7-1
7.2 Operational Problems 7-2
7.3 Communication Problems 7-3
7.4 SoftwareProblems 7-4
7.5 Cutting Quality Problem 7-5
7.6 USB connection Problems 7-6
Appendix
A-1 Jaguar IV Specification A-1
A-2 Blade Specification A-2
A-3 CorelDRAWPlug-InInstruction A-3
A-4 SignPal8.5Instruction A-4
A-5 EasySIGN Instruction A-5
A-6 GreatCut Instruction A-6
A-7 Illustrator Instruction A-7

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1.1 Introduction
Jaguar IV series cutting plotters have been designed to produce computer-generated images
or perform contour cutting on sheets or rolls of vinyl media.
This manual covers the following models of Jaguar IV series cutting plotters:
‧J4-61 for media width: 50mm(1.97”) ~ 770mm(30.3”)
‧J4-101S for media width: 50mm(1.97”) ~ 1270mm(50”)
‧J4-132S for media width: 50mm(1.97”) ~ 1594mm(62.7”)
‧J4-183S for media width: 300mm(11.8”) ~ 1900mm(74.8”)
1.2 Package Items
The package of the Jaguar IV model contents 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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St ta an nd da ar rd d I It te em m Q Qu ua an nt ti it ty y
1. Cutting Plotter 1
2. Stand Set ( for J4-101S/132S/183S only )(Optional for J4-61)
z2 piece of T-shape stand
z1 piece of stand beam
z18 pieces of M6 screws
z1 piece of M5 L-shape hexagon screw driver
z1 piece of Installation Guide for Stand Set
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3. Flexible Media Support System Package
Items S 1183S/132S/101 6
1 set of Roll Media Flange (2 pieces) V V
1 set of Roll Holder (2 pieces) V V
1 set of Roll Holder Guide Bushes (4 pieces) V V
1 set of Roll Holder Support (2 pieces) V V
1 piece of M6 L-shape hexagon screw driver V V
1 piece of Installation Guide for Roll Holder V
1 piece of M5 L-shape hexagon screw driver V
1 set of Desktop Support Brackets (2 pieces) V
4 pieces of Plastic Foot V
4 pieces of M4 screws V
12 pieces of M6 screws V
1 piece of M4 L-shape hexagon screw driver V
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4. Accessories
z1 piece of User’s Compact Disk
z1 piece of AC power Cord
z1 piece of data cable (RS-232C)
z1 piece of data cable (USB cable)
z1 set of Blade Holder Assembly (Installed in tool carriage of the cutting
plotter)
z1 piece of Blade (Installed in Blade Holder)
z1 piece of Safe Blade
z1 piece of Cutting Pad for Vinyl cutting
z1 piece of Tweezers
z1 piece of Promise Card
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1.3 Product Features
The following are the main features of the Jaguar IV series cutting plotters:
‧Tri-port connectivity provides you with greater flexibility
‧Up to 600-gram cutting force
‧Up to 60-inch/per second cutting speed
‧Guaranty 10-meter tracking
‧User friendly, multi-language control panel
‧Ingenious media basket (optional item)
‧Enhanced Accu-Aligning System for automatic contour cutting

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1.4 Appearance of Jaguar IV
1.4.1 The Front View (Figure 1-1)
Control panel – consists of 14
control keys and 1 LED and 1 LCM
showing messages and menus.
Cutting Pad –provides the
protection of blade when the blade is
cutting.
Tool Carriage – performs the
cutting with the installed blade
and
p
en with AAS module.
Slicer Groove –
slice off the extra
media easily along
this groove.
Platen – provides the
surface for holding and
supporting media while
performing cutting.
Grid Drums – move
the media back and
forth during operation.
Alignment Rulers –
media can be aligned
with the clear guide line
marks.
Figure 1-1
1.4.2 The Back View (Figure 1-2)
Figure 1-2
Lever –
raises or lowers the
pinch rollers.
Pinch Rollers –
hold the media during
cutting.

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1.4.3 The Whole View of Jaguar IV (Figure 1-3)
Roll Holder – holds
and supplies the roll
media for cutting.
Roll Holder Guide
Bushes –serve to
keep the roll media in
place when media is
pulled from the roll.
Roll Holder
Support – supports
roll holders.
T-Stand –supports
the cutting plotter
Stand Beam –
stabilizes the body.
Figure 1-3
T-Stand –supports
the cutting plotter

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1.4 4 The Left-hand Side (Figure 1-4)
Fuse
–
3 Amp.
Power Switch – On when switches to [I]; Off to [O]
AC Power Connector – used to insert the AC power cord.
Figure 1-4
1.4.5 The Right-hand Side (Figure 1-5)
Figure 1-5
USB Connector – used to connect the cutting
plotter to a computer through a USB cable.
Serial Interface Connector (RS232C) – used
to connect the cutting plotter to a computer
through a serial interface cable.
Parallel Interface Connector – used to connect
the cutting plotter to a computer through a
parallel interface cable.

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2.Installation
2.1 Precaution
Please read below information carefully before you start installation.
Notice 1
zMake sure the power switch is off before installing the cutting plotter.
zCarefully handle the cutter to prevent any injuries.
Notice 2 Choosing a proper place before setting up the cutting plotter
Before installing your cutting plotter, select a suitable location, which meets the following
conditions.
zThe machine can be approached easily from any direction.
zKeep enough space for the machine, accessories and supplies.
zKeep the working area stable, avoiding sever vibration.
zKeep the temperature between 15 and 30 ℃ (60-86oF) in the workshop.
zThe relative humidity of the working environment should be between 25% to 75%.
zProtecting the machine from dust and strong air current.
zPreventing the machine from direct sunlight or extremely bright lighting.
Notice 3 Connecting the Power Supply
Check the plug of the power cord to see if it matches with the wall outlet. If not, please contact
your dealer.
zInsert the plug (male) into a grounded power outlet.
zInsert the other end (female) of power cord into the AC connector of cutting plotter.

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2.2 Stand & Flexible Media Support System (for J4-101S/132S/183S)
Step 1
Please examine supplied items in the accessory box of stand carton:
z2 piece of T-shape stand
z1 piece of stand beam
z18 pieces of M6 screws
z1 piece of M5 L-shape hexagon screw driver
z1 piece of Installation Guide for Stand Set
Step 2
zRemove the plotter body and the accessories from the shipped carton.
zPlace the stand beam upright on the T-stand and follow the number XY to
assemble.
(See Figure 2-1 & 2-2)
XT-Stand
YStand beam
Figure 2-1
Figure 2-2

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Step 3
Position the stand beam perpendicularly to part Xand put the screws into the holes and
tighten them as Figure 2-2. Then the complete picture of stand will be like Figure 2-1.
Step 4
Remove the cutting plotter from the carton. Position your stand under the plotter, and then
insert the screws into the holes on plotter’s bottom and tighten them up as shown in Figure
2-3.
Figure 2-3
Screws

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Step 5
Insert the roll holder support with the screws into the holes of the stand, and then tighten them
up as shown in Figure 2-4. You could decide roll holder support’s position by inserting into
different holes.
Figure 2-4
3 screws
Roll holder
Step 6
Place two roll holders into the holes in the roll holder support. (Figure 2-5)
Roll holder support
Roll holders
Figure 2-5

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Step 7
Lastly, the complete picture will be shown like below. (Figure 2-6)
Figure 2-6

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2.3 Desktop Flexible Media Support System (For J4-61 only)
Step 1
Please examine the following items in stand carton’s accessory box:
z1 set of Roll Media Flange (2 pieces)
z1 set of Roll Holder (2 pieces)
z1 set of Roll Holder Guide Bushes (4 pieces)
z1 set of Roll Holder Support (2 pieces)
z1 set of Desktop Support Bracket (2 pieces)
z4 pieces of Plastic Foot
z4 pieces of M4 screws
z12 pieces of M6 screws
z1 piece of M4 L-shape hexagon screw driver
z1 piece of M5 L-shape hexagon screw driver
z1 piece of M6 L-shape hexagon screw driver (for adjusting the screws of Roll Holders)
z1 piece of Installation Guide for Roll Holder
Step2
Put the 4 Plastic Foot under the Roll Holder Support and insert the M4 screw into the hole of
Plastic Foot and tighten them with the M4 L-shape screw driver. (Figure 2-7)
Figure 2-8
M4 screws
Roll Holder Support
Plastic
Fi
g
ure 2-7 M4 screws
Roll Holder Support
M6 screws
Desktop Support Brackets
M6 screws

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Step 3 Position the Desktop Support Brackets beside the Roll Holder Support and insert
M6 screws into the Roll Holder Support and tighten them with M6 L-shape screw driver. (Refer
to Figure 2-8 at the left).
Step 4
Put the bottom of machine in lateral, and position the Roll Holder Assembly beside the bottom
of the machine. Then, insert the M6 screws into the holes of Roll Holder support assembly
and tighten them with M6 L-shape screwdriver. Like Figure 2-9.
M6 screws
Figure 2-10
Roll Holders
Screw holes
Roll Holder Assembly
Figure 2-9
Step 5
lace the two roll holders into the holes of Roll Holder Support (Figure 2-10).P
Step 6
he complete Desktop Media Support System will be shown as in Figure 2-11.T
Figure 2-11

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2.4 Blade Installation of the blade
holder and remove the blade by pushing the pin. Make sure that your fingers are away from
the blade tip.
Figure 2-12 is the illustrator of the blade holder. Insert a blade into the bottom
Pin
Outward ring
Adjustment depth knob
Step 1
Install blade (Figure 2-13).
Step 2
ush the blade to the bottom of the blade holder. (Figure 2-14). P
Step 3
Adjust the blade tip to suitable length by screwing
“Blade tip adjustment screw” clockwise or
ount-clockwise. (Figure 2-15). c
Fi
g
ure 2-15
Figure 2-14
Tips:
“The proper length” means the blade’s
length is adjusted 0.1mm more than
film’s thickness. That is, if the thickness
of film is lade’s length is
properly adjusted 0.6mm and it can
t through the film layer yet
avoid penetrating the backing.
gure 2-12Fi
0.5mm, then b
completely cu
Figure 2-13

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Step 4 te the outward ring of the holder must put
Figure 2-16 Figure 2-17
Insert the blade holder into tool carriage. Please no
into the grooves of carriage firmly (see Figure 2-16), then fasten the case (Figure 2-17).
Step 5 Use the reversing steps to remove the blade holder.
Step 6 Eject the blade. Push “B
replaced. lade eject pin” to eject blade when the blade needs to be
Caution
The blade will lose its sharpness after a period of
By increasing the cutting force, it might do the
and no longer provides a reliable cutting, y
consumable and must be replaced as often as nec
quality of the blade deeply affects cutting quality. So
e
usage, the cutting quality might be affected.
trick. However, once the blade is worn out
ou should replace a new one. The blade is
essary to maintain the cutting quality. The
be sure to use a high quality blade to
nsure good cutting results.