GCC Technologies RX II Series User manual

V.24 2020 May
RX II Series
User Manual
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Important Information
ImportantInformation
Thank you for purchasing the GCC RX II Series Cutting Plotter.
Before you use the cutting plotter, please make sure that you have read the
safety precautions and instructions below.
Caution
!SAFETYPRECAUTIONS!
ØFor 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.
ØDo not shake or drop the blade holder, a blade tip can fly out.
ØDuring 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.
ØAlways connect the power cable to a grounded outlet.
ØAlways use the accessory power cable which is provided. Do not wire the power cable
so that it becomes bent or caught between objects.
ØDo 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.
ØKeep the tools away from children where they can reach.
ØAlways put the pinch rollers within the white marks.
O (Correct) X (Incorrect)

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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
ENABLE
Pullupbottomtoreleasegrip
Note:
In case the grips clipped
together due to your
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.

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Table of Contents
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Ta ab bl le eo of fC Co on nt te en nt ts s
Important Information
1.
General Information
1.1 Introduction 1-1
1.2 Package Items 1-1
1.3 Product Features 1-2
1.4 Appearance of RX II series
1.4.1 The Front View 1-3
1.4.2 The Back View 1-4
1.4.3 The Whole View 1-5
1.4.4 The Left-hand Side 1-6
1.4.5 The Right-hand Side 1-6
1.4.6 The Pinch Roller 1-7
2.
Installation
2.1 Precaution 2-1
2.2 Stand & Flexible Media Support System 2-2
2.3 USB Cable Tie and Saddle 2-8
2.4 Desktop Flexible Media Support System 2-10
2.5 Instruction of Damper Roller 2-12
2.6 Blade Installation 2-13
2.7 Automatic Blade Length Detection 2-17
2.8 Cable Connections 2-19
2.8.1 USB Interface 2-19
2.8.1.1 Connecting your GCC cutter 2-19
2.8.1.2 Installing the driver 2-20
2.8.1.3 Driver Un-installation 2-23
2.8.2 RS-232 Interface 2-26
2.8.3 Ethernet Connection 2-26
2.8.4 Data Transmitting 2-31
2.8.5 Printer Sever Shared Setting 2-31
2.9 Software Installation 2-34
2.9.1 GreatCut Installation 2-34
2.9.2 Sure Cuts A Lot Installation 2-39
2.9.2.1 Auto Installation 2-39
2.9.2.2 Manually Activate Software 2-43
2.9.2.3 Re-install Sure Cuts ALot Software 2-45
2.10 Auto Cut-off system Installation 2-46
3.
The Control Panel
3.1 The LCD Panel 3-1
3.2 Menu in On-line Mode 3-3
3.3 Menu in Off-line Mode 3-4
3.4 Menu Items 3-6
4.
Operation
4.1 Media Loading
4.1.1 Loading the Sheet Media 4-1
4.1.2 Loading the Roll Media 4-3

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4.2 Tracking Performance 4-6
4.3 Cutting Force and Offset Adjustment 4-7
4.4 How to Cut 3mm Letter 4-8
4.5 How to Make A Long Plot 4-8
4.6 When Completing the Cutting Job 4-9
4.7 RX II series Print Driver setting
4.7.1 RX II series Print Driver setting > Option Page 4-10
4.7.2 RX II series Print Driver setting > Pen Page 4-13
4.7.3 RX II series Print Driver setting > Paper Page 4-17
4.8 Reference Parameter Setting for Different Materials 4-18
5
.
A
utomatic
-
Aligning System
5.1 Introduction 5-1
5.2 AAS Contour Cutting System 5-2
5.2.1 Notice for Registration Marks 5-2
5.2.2 AAS II on RX II series 5-3
5.2.3 Automatic Distinction of the Plot Direction 5-5
5.3 Printer Test 5-6
5.4 Registration Mark Offset Range
5.5 Contour Cutting 5-8 5-8
5.6 Tips for AAS 5-10
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 Software Problems 7-4
7.5 Cutting Quality Problem 7-5
7.6 USB Connection Problems 7-6
Appendix
A-1 RX II Series Specification A-1
A-2 Blade Specification A-2
A-3 CorelDRAW Output Instruction A-3
A-4 CorelDRAW Plug-In Instruction A-4
A-5 llustrator Plug-In Instruction A-5
A-6 GreatCut Plug-In Instruction A-6
A-7 SignPal 12 Instruction A-7
A-8 Sure Cuts A Lot A-8

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Chapter 1 General Information
1.1 Introduction
RX II 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 RX II series cutting plotters:
‧RX II-61 for media width: 50mm (1.97”) ~ 810mm (31.88”)
‧RX II-101S for media width: 50mm (1.97”) ~ 1326mm (52.2”)
‧RX II-132S for media width: 50mm (1.97”) ~ 1635mm (64.37”)
‧RX II-183S for media width: 50mm (1.97”) ~ 2145mm (84.44”)
1.2 Package Items
The package of the RX II series contents the items listed below, please check carefully.
If you find any item missing, please consult your local dealer for further assistance.
S
St ta an nd da ar rd dI It te em mQ Qu ua an nt ti it ty y
1. Cutting Plotter 1
2.
Stand Set ( for
RX
II
-
101S/
1
32
S
/183S
o
nly
)
(Optional for
RX
II
-
61)
l2 piece of T-shape stand
l1 piece of stand beam
l18 pieces of M6 screws
l1 piece of M5 L-shape hexagon screw driver
l1 piece of Installation Guide for Stand Set
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3. Flexible Media Support System Package
Items 183S/132S/101S 61
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
1
4.
Accessor
ies
l1 piece of User’s Compact Disk
l1 piece of AC power Cord
l1 piece of data cable (USB cable: 3m)
l1 piece of Ethernet cable
l1 set of Blade Holder Assembly (Installed in tool carriage of the
cutting
plotter)
l1 piece of Blade (Installed in Blade Holder)
l1 piece of Safe Blade
l1 piece of Cutting Pad for Vinyl cutting
l1 piece of Tweezers
l1 piece of Promise Card
1
1.3 Product Features
The following are the main features of the RX II series cutting plotters:
‧Triple port (USB, serial and Ethernet port) connectivity
‧Up to 600-gram cutting force
‧Up to 1530 mm per second (60 ips) cutting speed (at 45° direction)
‧Can work with up to 0.8mm (0.03in) thick material
‧Guaranty 10-meter tracking
‧User friendly and multi-language control panel
‧Enhanced Automatic-Aligning System (AAS II) for automatic contour cutting
‧Ingenious media basket (optional item)

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1.4 Appearance of RX II Series
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 pen with AAS module.
Alignment Rulers –
media can be aligned
with the clear guide line
marks.
Grid Drums – move
the media back and
forth during operation.
Slicer Groove –
slice off the extra
media easily along
this groove.
Platen –provides the
surface for holding and
supporting media while
performing cutting.
Figure 1-1

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1.4.2 The Back View (Figure 1-2)
Pinch Rollers –
hold the media during
cutting.
Lever –
raises or lowers the
pinch rollers.
Figure 1-2

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1.4.3 The Whole View of RX II Series (Figure 1-3)
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.
T-Stand –supports
the cutting plotter
Stand Beam –
stabilizes the body.
Roll Holder
Support –supports
roll holders.
T-Stand –supports
the cutting plotter

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1.4 4 The Left-hand Side (Figure 1-4)
1.4.5 The Right-hand Side (Figure 1-5)
Fuse
–
3 Amp.
AC Power Connector – used to insert the AC power cord.
Power Switch – On when switches to [I]; Off to [O]
Figure 1-4
Ethernet Connector– used to connect your
computer to a local area network.
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.

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1.4.6 Pinch roller (Figure 1-6)
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. (Table 1-1)
Left side Middle Right side
Heavy Medium Heavy
Medium Medium Medium
Medium Light Medium
Right side
Left side
Middle
Figure 1-6
Table 1-1

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Chapter 2 Installation
2.1 Precaution
Please read below information carefully before you start installation.
Notice 1
Make sure the power switch is off before installing the cutting plotter.
Carefully 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.
The machine can be approached easily from any direction.
Keep enough space for the machine, accessories and supplies.
Keep the working area stable, avoiding sever vibration.
Keep the temperature between 15 and 30 ℃ (60-86oF) in the workshop.
The relative humidity of the working environment should be between 25% and
75%.
Protecting the machine from dust and strong air current.
Preventing 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.
Insert the plug (male) into a grounded power outlet.
Insert the other end (female) of power cord into the AC connector of cutting
plotter.
Notice 4 Tightening or Loosing Screws with Screwdriver

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Whether manual or electric screwdriver, be careful not to use excess torque force when
tightening or loosing screws. When tightening or loosing iron and stainless steel screws,
please refer to the following screw torque standard table, other materials screws are not
included.
Screw
diameter
Torque value (kgf-cm)
Torque standard for high hardness materials
M3
6
M4
16
M5
30
M6
50
2.2 Stand & Flexible Media Support System (for RX II-101S/132S/183S)
Step 1
Please examine supplied items in the accessory box of stand carton:
2 pieces of base beams
2 pieces of side beams
1 piece of stand beam
20 pieces of M6 screws
1 piece of M5 L-shape hexagon screw driver
1 piece of Installation Guide for Stand Set
Step 2
Remove the plotter body and the accessories from the shipped carton.
Assemble the base beam to the side beam with 2 screws to form a T-shape stand.
(See Figure 2-1)
Figure 2-1

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Please pay attention to the direction of the base beam (the wheel on the front end of the
beam comes with a break while the rear one is on its own).
Step 3
Place the stand beam upright on the T-stand and follow number  to assemble (See
Figure 2-4 & 2-5). There is hexagon socket head screws fasten on the T-stand on both
side taken as locating pins.
Step 4
Position the stand beam perpendicularly to part and put the screws into the holes and
tighten them as Figure 2-5. Then the complete picture of stand will be like Figure 2-4.
Figure 2-3
Front
Rear
Figure2- 2
T-Stand
Stand beam
Figure 2-4
Figure 2-5

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Step 5
Remove the cutting plotter from the carton. Position your stand under the plotter, on the
bottom of the plotter, there is one hole on each side in the position corresponding to the
locating pins, so the locating pins can be located into the holes. Then insert the screws
into the holes on the stand to fix the plotter and tighten them up as shown in Figure 2-6.
Stand beam
Figure 2-6
Screws

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Step 6
Insert the roll holder support with the screws into the holes of the stand, and then tighten
them up as shown in Figure 2-7. You could decide roll holder support’s position by
inserting into different holes.
Step 7
Place two roll holders onto the roll holder support and ensure the white protrusion is
wedged in the groove. (Figure 2-8)
Roll holder support
Roll holders
Figure 2-8
3 screws
Roll holder support
Figure 2-7

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Step 8
Turn the screw counter-clockwisely for around three times after unpacking the roll holder
(Figure 2-9).
Step 9
Insert the end of the roll holder without the damper into the left roll holder support and
then insert the end of the roll holder with the damper into the right roll holder support and
ensure the white protrusion is wedged in the groove (Figure 2-10).
Figure 2-10
Figure 2-9

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Step 10
Tighten the screw on the damper until it is securely attached to the right roll holder
support (Figure 2-11).
Step 11
Lastly, the complete picture will be shown like below. (Figure 2-12)
Figure 2-12
Figure 2-11