GCC Technologies Expert Pro Series User manual

Expert Pro Series
User Manual
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V.1.2 Oct. 26

V.1.2 Oct. 26
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PRECAUTIONS IN USE
zFor safety concern, please always hold the cutter firmly from the bottom
when moving it. Do not move the cutter by clasping the depression area on
both sides.
zDo not shake or drop the blade holder, a blade tip maybe fly out.
zDuring operation, keep away from any moving parts of the cutter (such as
the carriage, drums). Also be careful that your clothing and hairs do not be
caught.
zAlways connect the power cable to a grounded outlet.
zAlways use the accessory power cable that is provided. Do not wire the
power cable so that it becomes bent or caught between objects.
zDo 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 misoperation of the machine.
zKeep the tools away from children where they can reach.
zAlways put the pinch rollers within position of the white marks.
Thanks for your purchase of GCC Expert Pro Cutting Plotter. For
your safety and to optimize the performance of the Expert Pro,
please read the user manual completely and keep it in a correct
location.

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Contents
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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 Expert Pro 1-3
1.4.1 Front View of Expert Pro 1-4
1.4.2 BackViewofExpertPro 1-4
1.4.3 The Whole View of Expert Pro 1-4
1.4.4 The Left-hand Side of Expert Pro 1-5
1.4.5 The Right-hand Side of Expert Pro 1-5
2. Installation
2.1 Precaution 2-1
2.2 Stand & Flexible Media Support System 2-2
2.2.1 Stand Installation (for EP-60) 2-2
2.2.2 Stand & Flexible Media Support System (for EP-132S) 2-5
2.3 BladeInstallation 2-9
2.4 Cable Connections 2-12
2.4.1 USBInterface 2-12
2.4.2 ParallelInterface 2-16
2.4.3 RS-232 Interface 2-16
2.4.4 DataTransmitting 2-16
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
4.1.1 Loading the Sheet Media 4-1
4.1.2 Loading the Roll Media 4-3
4.2 Tracking Performance 4-6
4.3 Cutting Force and OffsetAdjustment 4-7
4.4 When Completing the Cutting Job 4-9
5. Maintenance
5.1 Cleaning the cutting Plotter 5-1
5.2 Cleaning the Grid Drum 5-2
5.3 Cleaning the Pinch Rollers 5-2
6. Trouble Shooting
6.1 Non-Operational Problems 6-1
6.2 Operational Problems 6-2
6.3 Communication Problems 6-3
6.4 SoftwareProblems 6-4

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6.5 Cutting Quality Problems 6-5
Appendix
A-1 Specifications of Expert Pro A-1
A-2 Blade Specification A-2
A-3 CorelDrawInstruction A-2

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Chapter 1 General Information
1.1 Introduction
Expert Pro series cutting plotters have been designed to produce computer-generated images
on sheets or rolls of vinyl media.
This manual covers the following models of Expert Pro series cutting plotters:
‧EP-60 for media width: 70mm(2.76”) ~ 719mm(28.3”)
‧EP-132S for media width: 70mm(2.76”) ~ 1470mm(57.87”)
1.2 Package Items
The package of the Expert Pro 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 EP-60 )
z1 Left side vertical stand
z1 Right side vertical stand
z1 Support for left side
z1 Support for right side
z1 Stand Beam
z2 Bottom Stands with wheels
z2 Sliding brackets for paper takeup
z1 Hex Wrench (M5)Φ4
z28 Socket flat head screws(M6*12L)
z1 Installation Guide
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2. Stand Set ( for EP-132S )
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 EP-60 EP-132S
1 set of Roll Media Flange (2 pieces) V
1 set of Roll Holder (2 pieces) V
1 set of Roll Holder Guide Bushes (4 pieces) V
1 set of Roll Holder Support (2 pieces) V
32 pieces of M6 screws V
1 piece of M6 L-shape hexagon screw driver V
1 piece of Roll Base V
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4. Accessories
z1 piece of User’s Compact Disk
z1 piece of AC power Cord
z1 pieces of data cable (RS-232C)
z1 pieces of data cable (Print cable)
z1 pieces 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
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 Expert Pro series cutting plotters:
‧Tri-port connectivity provides you with greater flexibility.
‧Up to 400-gram cutting force.
‧Up to 600mm/per second cutting speed.
‧Guaranty 5-meter tracking.
‧User-friendly, multi-language control panel

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1.4 Appearance of Expert Pro
1.4.1 The Front View (Figure 1-1)
Tool Carriage
performs the
cutting with the
installed blade or
pen.
Platen
provides the surface for
supporting media while
cutting
Slicer Groove
cuts off the extra
media easily along
this groove. Control Panel
14 buttons and 1
LED and 1 LCM
showing messages
and menus.
Grid Drums
move the media back and
forth during operation.
Cutting Pad
provides the protection of
blade when the blade is
cutting.
Alignment Rulers
media can be aligned
with the clear guide line
marks
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
1.4.3 The Whole View (Figure 1-3)
** The Expert Pro model comes with a standard stand
Roll Holder
holds and supplies the
roll media for cutting.
Figure 1-3
T-Stand –supports
the cutting plotter
Roll Holder
Support
supports roll holders
T-Stand –supports
the cutting plotter
Stand Beam
stabilizes the body.

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1.4.4 The Left-hand Side of Expert Pro (Figure 1-4)
Fuse – 3 Amp.
Figure 1-4
Power Switch – On when switches to [I]; Off to [O]
AC Power Connector
1.4.5 The Right-hand Side of Expert Pro (Figure 1-5)
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
Figure 1-5 USB Connector
used to connect the cutting plotter to a
computer through a USB cable.

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Chapter 2 Installation
2.1 Precaution
Notice 1
Carefully handle the cutter to prevent any injuries.
Make sure the power switch is off before installing the cutting plotter.
Notice 2 A proper place for installation the cutting plotter
Please select a proper location that meets the following conditions.
The machine can be approached easily from any direction.
Keep at least 60 cm space in front and behind the machine.
Make sure the cutter is placed on a flat, level and sturdy surface
The operation temperature should be between 15℃to 30℃(60 oF ~ 86oF)
in the workshop.
The relative humidity of the working environment should be between 25% to
75%.
Protecting the machine from dust and air current.
Preventing the machine from direct sunlight.
Notice 3 Connecting the Power Supply
Check the plug of the power cord to see if it matches 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.

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2.2 Stand & Flexible Media Support System
2.2.1 Stand Installation（for EP-60）
Please follow the procedures below for assembling the stand and the media
support system.
Step 1 Please examine the supplied items in the accessory box of the stand carton
before you install:
Item List：
z1 Left side vertical stand
z1 Right side vertical stand
z1 Support for left side
z1 Support for right side
z1 Stand Beam
z2 Bottom Stands with wheels
z2 Sliding brackets for paper takeup
z1 Hex Wrench (M5)Φ4
z28 Socket flat head screws(M6*12L)
z1 Installation Guide
Step 2
Position the Left side vertical stand perpendicularly to part Xand put the
screws into the holes and tighten them to form a left side T-stand (Figure 2-1).
Repeat the same steps with the Right side vertical stand.
Figure 2-1
XBottom Stand with wheels
Left side vertical stand

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Step 3
Place the stand beam upright on the T-stand and put the screws into the holes
but do not tighten them at this step.
Step 4
Position both the left Support and right Support perpendicularly to the T-stand
and put the screws into the holes and tighten them as shown in Figure 2-3.
T-stand
Stand Beam
Figure 2-2
Figure 2-3
Support for left side
Support for right side

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Step 5
Remove the cutting plotter from the carton. Position the stand under the plotter,
and insert the screws into the holes on the bottom of the plotter but do not
tighten them up as shown in Figure 2-4.
Step 6
Tighten the screws of step 3 and step 5. Place the sliding brackets for paper
takeup onto the stand beam.
Figure 2-4
Figure 2-5
sliding brackets for paper takeup

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2.2.2 Stand Installation(for EP-132S)
Please follow procedure below to assemble stand and media support system.
Step 1 Please examine supplied items in the accessory box of stand carton before you
install:
Item List：
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 2-6 & 2-7)
Step 3
Position the stand beam perpendicularly to part Xand put the screws into the
holes and tighten them as Figure 2-7. Then the complete picture of stand will
be like Figure 2-6.
XT-Stand
YStand beam
Figure 2-6
Figure 2-7

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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 2-8.
Screws
Figure 2-8

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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 2-9. You could decide roll holder
support’s position by inserting into different holes.
Step 6
Place two roll holders into the holes in the roll holder support. (Figure 2-10)
Roll holder support
Roll holders
Figure 2-10
3 screws
Roll holder
Figure 2-9

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Step 7
Lastly, the complete picture will be shown like below. (Figure 2-11)
Figure 2-11

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2.3 Blade Installation
! Caution
Do not touch the tip of the blade by your fingers.
! Notice
The blade is a consumable item, which will affect the cutting quality significantly.
Please replace with a new blade when having the following situations:
1. The tip of blade is broken.
2. The cutting traces are not as good as they were.
3. Uncut area remains the same even the blade force has been raised
significantly.
Figure 2-12 is the picture of the blade holder. Insert a blade into the bottom of
the blade holder. Pushing the pin on the top of blade holder can remove the
blade. Be sure to keep your fingers away from the blade tip.
Pin
Adjustment depth knob
Outward ring
Figure 2-12

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1. Install Blade. (Figure 2-13)
2. Push the blade to the bottom of the blade holder. (Figure 2-14)
3. Adjust the blade tip to suitable length by rotating “Blade tip adjustment screw”
clockwise or counterclockwise. (Figure 2-15)
Tips:
“The proper length” means
the blade length is about
0.1mm more than film’s
thickness. For example, if
the thickness of film is
0.5mm, then the blade
length is properly adjusted
to 0.6mm and it can
completely cut through the
film layer without cutting
though the paper backing.
Figure 2-11
Figure 2-13
Figure 2-14
Figure 2-15