GRAPHTEC CE5000-120AP User manual

CE5000-120AP
USER’S MANUAL
MANUAL NO.CE50AP-UM-152
CUTTING PRO

To Ensure Safe and Correct Use
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To Ensure Safe and Correct Use
• To ensure the safe and correct use of your cutting plotter, read this manual thoroughly prior to use.
• After reading this manual, keep it in a handy location for quick reference as necessary.
• Do not allow small children to touch the cutting plotter.
• The following describes important points for safe operation.Be sure to observe them strictly.
Conventions Used in This Manual
To ensure the safe and accurate use of the cutting plotter as well as to prevent human injury and property
damage, the safety precautions provided in this manual are ranked in the three categories described below.
Be sure to gain a full understanding of the difference between each of the categories before reading the
Manual.
DANGER
This category provides information that, if ignored, is highly likely to cause fatal or serious injury to
the operator.
WARNING
This category provides information that, if ignored, is likely to cause fatal or serious injury to the
operator.
CAUTION
This category provides information that, if ignored, could cause injury to the operator or damage to
the cutting plotter.
Description of Safety Symbols
The symbol indicates information that requires careful attention (including warnings).The specific
point requiring attention is described by an illustration or text within or next to the symbol.
The indicates an action that is prohibited. Such prohibited action is described by an illustration
or text within or next to the symbol.
The symbol indicates an action that must be performed. Such imperative action is described by
an illustration or text within or next to the symbol.

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Safety Precautions
Safety Precautions
WARNING
If the cutting plotter generates smoke, overheats, emits a strange odor, or otherwise functions abnormally,
do not continue using it. Turn off the power and unplug the power cord from the electrical socket.
• Use of the cutting plotter in such a condition may result in a fire hazard or
electric shock.
• After confirming that smoke is no longer being emitted, contact your sales
representative or nearest Graphtec vendor for repairs.
•Never attempt to perform repairs yourself. Repair work by inexperienced
personnel is extremely dangerous.
Do not disassemble, repair, or remodel the cutting plotter.
• Such action may cause electric shock or a fire hazard due to current
leakage.
• Contact with the high-voltage parts within the cutting plotter may cause
electric shock.
• If the cutting plotter requires repairs, contact your sales representative or
nearest Graphtec vendor.
Do not use the cutting plotter in a location where it will be exposed to water, rain, or snow.
• Such locations may cause electric shock or a fire hazard due to current
leakage.
Be sure to ground the earth terminal.
•If the cutting plotter is not grounded, the operator could suffer an electric
shock in the event of current leakage.
Do not connect the cutting plotter to a non-rated power supply.
•Use of a different supply voltage may result in electric shock or a fire
hazard due to current leakage.
Prohibited
No disassembly
Avoid water
Beware of
electric shock
Prohibited
Ground the
cutting plotter

Safety Precautions
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Safety Precautions
WARNING
Do not use the power cord if it is damaged.
• Use of a damaged cord may result in electric shock or a fire hazard due to
current leakage.
•Replace the power cord with a new one.
Do not allow dust or metal scraps to adhere to the power plug.
•Adirty power plug may result in electric shock or a fire hazard due to
current leakage.
Do not touch the rollers or moving parts such as the carriage while cutting or plotting is in progress.
•Such action may result in injury.
Keep your hands, hair, etc., away from the rollers or moving parts such as the carriage even if the cutting
plotter is stopped, as it may suddenly start moving when data is received.
•Such action may result in injury.
Be careful when handling the cutter blade.
•Touching the blade with your bare hand may cause injury.
• Do not touch the cutter blade while cutting is in progress.
Unplug the power
cord from the socket
Prohibited
Beware of
electric shock
Do not touch
Keep your
distance
Do not touch

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Safety Precautions
Safety Precautions
CAUTION
Do not use or store the cutting plotter in a location exposed to direct sunlight or the direct draft of an air
conditioner or heater.
•Such locations may impair the performance of the cutting plotter.
Do not use the cutting plotter in an excessively dusty or humid location.
•Such locations may impair the performance of the cutting plotter.
Do not use the cutting plotter in a location subject to excessive mechanical vibration or electrical noise.
•Use in such locations may impair the performance of the cutting plotter.
Do not place any receptacle containing water or other fluid on top of the cutting plotter.
• Fluid falling inside the cutting plotter may cause electric shock or a fire
hazard due to current leakage.
If water or foreign matter enters the cutting plotter, discontinue use.Turn off the power and unplug the
power cord from the electrical socket.
• Use of the cutting plotter in such a condition may result in electric shock or
a fire hazard due to current leakage.
• Contact your sales representative or nearest Graphtec vendor for repairs.
When disconnecting the power cord or interface cable, do not pull on the cord/cable.
• Such action will damage the cord/cable, resulting in a fire hazard or electric
shock.
Prohibited
Unplug the power
cord from the socket
Prohibited
Prohibited
Beware of
electric shock
Avoid fluids
Beware of
electric shock
Prohibited

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Do not attempt to lubricate the cutting-plotter mechanisms.
•Such action may cause it to break down.
Do not clean the cutting plotter using volatile solvents such as thinner or benzene.
•Such action may impair its performance.
Provide sufficient space around the cutting plotter so that it does not strike any objects in its vicinity during
cutting or plotting. Such contact may cause misalignment in cutting or plotting.
•Such contact may cause cutting or plotting to go out of alignment.
When using indoor lighting such as fluorescent or other electrical lamps, provide a distance of at least one
meter between the cutting plotter and the light source.
• Close proximity of such a light source may cause the sensor to malfunction
and prevent proper size detection of the media.
When using the cutter, take care not to extend the blade more than necessary.
•An overly extended blade will damage the cutting mat and adversely affect
the cutting quality.
Move the pen carriage slowly when moving it manually in order to load the medium or for other reasons.
•Moving it quickly may damage the cutting plotter.
Safety Precautions
CAUTION
Prohibited
Prohibited
Do not touch

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Selecting a Power Cable
Selecting a Power Cable
Plug Configuration Plug Type Reference Standards Power Cable
North America ANSI C73.11 UL Listed
125 V NEMA 5-15
10 A UL498/817/62 Type SJT
CSA22.2 No.18AWG x 3
NO.42/21/49 300 V, 10 A
Europe CEE(7)VII TYPE: H05VV-F
250 V IEC320 3 x 1.0 mm2
10 A CEE13
UK BS1363 TYPE: H05VV-F
250 V BS4491 3 x 1.0 mm2
5 A BS6500
Australia AS3112 TYPE: OD3CFC
250 V AS3109 3 x 1.0 mm2
10 A AS3191
North America ANSI C73.20 UL Listed
250 V NEMA 6-15
15 A UL 198.6 Type SJT
No.18AWG x 3
300 V, 10 A
Switzerland SEV1011 TYPE: H05VV-F
250 V SEV1004 3 x 0.75 mm2
6 A SEV1012

Preface
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Preface
Thank you for choosing a Graphtec CE5000-120AP cutting plotter.This cutting plotter employs a digital servo
drive system to achieve high-speed and high-precision cutting operations. Besides cutting apparel paper and
other media, it can also be used as a pen plotter.
To ensure good cutting quality and optimum productivity, be sure to read this User's Manual thoroughly
before use.
(1) Specified rating
(2) Watch out for electrical shock
(3) Prevent dust or metallic matter from adhering to the power supply connector.
Notes on this Manual
(1) No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or
by any means, without the prior written permission of Graphtec Corporation.
(2) The product specifications and other information in this manual are subject to change without notice.
(3) While every effort has been made to provide complete and accurate information, please contact your
sales representative or nearest Graphtec vendor if you find any unclear or erroneous information or wish
to make other comments or suggestions.
(4) Notwithstanding the stipulations in the preceding paragraph, Graphtec Corporation assumes no liability
for damages resulting from either the use of the information contained herein or the use of the product.
RegisteredTrademarks
All names of companies, brands, logotypes, and products appearing in this manual are the trademarks or
registered trademarks of their respective companies.
Copyright
This User's Manual is copyrighted by Graphtec Corporation.
Precautions regarding paper
Paper is easily affected by temperature and humidity, and starts to expand and contract immediately after it
has been pulled out from the roll.If cutting or plotting is started immediately after the paper has been pulled
out from the roll, expansion or contraction of the paper during the cutting/plotting operation may cause
misaligned cutting/plotting.
On this cutting plotter, the default settings for the two functions provided to prevent misaligned cutting/plotting
are "UNTIL: 180 seconds" and "PAPER LOAD:2".To change these settings, see "4.34 Setting the PAPER
READYTIME" and "4.35 Setting the PAPER LOAD Function".

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Contents
Contents
To Ensure Safe and Correct Use
Conventions Used inThis Manual........................................................................................................i
Description of Safety Symbols.............................................................................................................i
Safety Precautions..........................................................................................................................................ii
Selecting a Power Cable...............................................................................................................................vi
Preface ...........................................................................................................................................................vii
1 Introduction
1.1 Checking the Accessories ........................................................................................................ 1-2
1.2 Parts Names and Functions ..................................................................................................... 1-3
Front View.............................................................................................................................. 1-3
RearView............................................................................................................................... 1-4
Control Panel ........................................................................................................................ 1-5
1.3 Assembling the Stand ............................................................................................................... 1-6
Stand Construction ..............................................................................................................1-6
Basket Construction ............................................................................................................ 1-6
Assembling the Stand.......................................................................................................... 1-7
2Setting upThe Cutter Plotter
2.1 Connecting toYour Computer .................................................................................................. 2-2
2.2 Turning on the Power ................................................................................................................ 2-3
2.3 Loading the Medium.................................................................................................................. 2-4
Loading a Roll Medium ........................................................................................................ 2-4
Loading a Sheet Media......................................................................................................... 2-9
Aligning the Push Rollers.................................................................................................. 2-10
2.4 If the sensor detects that there is no paper left while roll paper is being cut ................... 2-12
2.5 Adjusting and Mounting the Cutter Pen ................................................................................ 2-13
Types and Features of Cutter Blades ............................................................................... 2-13
Cutter Pen Construction .................................................................................................... 2-13
Replacing the Cutter Blade................................................................................................ 2-14
Adjusting the Blade Length............................................................................................... 2-14
Mounting the Cutter Pen .................................................................................................... 2-15
2.6 Mounting the Pen..................................................................................................................... 2-16
3 Basic Settings and Operations
3.1 Setting the Cutter-Pen Conditions ........................................................................................... 3-2
Storing and Selecting Cutter Pen Condition Setting Areas.............................................. 3-3
SettingTOOL (cutter blade or pen) ..................................................................................... 3-3
Setting OFFSET .................................................................................................................... 3-4
Setting FORCE...................................................................................................................... 3-4
Setting SPEED ...................................................................................................................... 3-4
Setting QUALITY................................................................................................................... 3-5
3.2 Displaying the Effective Cutting Area...................................................................................... 3-6
3.3 Moving the Pen .......................................................................................................................... 3-6
3.4 Setting the Initial Cutting Position (Origin Point) ................................................................... 3-7
3.5 Stop Function............................................................................................................................. 3-8

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3.6 Moving the Pen Carriage in +100 mm Steps ........................................................................... 3-9
3.7 Test Cutting .............................................................................................................................. 3-10
4 Function Settings and Operations
4.1 PAUSE Menu List ....................................................................................................................... 4-2
4.2 Clearing the Buffer Memory...................................................................................................... 4-3
4.3 Setting the FEED & CUT function ............................................................................................ 4-4
4.4 Blade Wear Detection (When BladeWear Setup is On).......................................................... 4-5
Checking theWear Rate ....................................................................................................... 4-5
SettingWear-Rate Groups ................................................................................................... 4-6
SettingWear-Rate Factors ................................................................................................... 4-6
Clearing theTotal Distance (Wear Rate) ............................................................................. 4-7
4.5 Raising and Lowering the Pen .................................................................................................4-8
4.6 Selecting theType of Perforated Line ...................................................................................... 4-9
4.7 SettingTANGENTIAL Mode..................................................................................................... 4-10
4.8 Selecting the BladeTip's Initial Position ............................................................................... 4-11
4.9 Setting the PEN UP SPEED.....................................................................................................4-12
4.10 Specifying the INITIAL FEED Length ..................................................................................... 4-13
4.11 Setting AUTO PRE-FEED ........................................................................................................ 4-14
4.12 Distance Adjustment ............................................................................................................... 4-15
4.13 Aligning the Coordinate Axes ................................................................................................4-16
4.14 Setting the Cutting/Plotting Area ........................................................................................... 4-18
4.15 Expanding the Cutting/Plotting Area ..................................................................................... 4-19
4.16 Rotating the Coordinate Axes ................................................................................................4-20
4.17 Sorting Settings....................................................................................................................... 4-21
4.18 Specifying the SPACE REAR Distance .................................................................................. 4-22
4.19 Setting the OFFSET FORCE (Initial Cutting Force) .............................................................. 4-23
4.20 Setting the Initial Down Force ................................................................................................ 4-24
4.21 Setting the STEP PASS ........................................................................................................... 4-25
4.22 Setting the OFFSET ANGLE ................................................................................................... 4-26
4.23 Setting the F_CUT Function ................................................................................................... 4-27
4.24 Setting the LENGTH UNIT ....................................................................................................... 4-28
4.25 Adjusting the Distance Between the Pens ............................................................................ 4-29
4.26 Cutting/Plotting Using the Buffer Memory (COPY Function) .............................................. 4-30
4.27 User-specified Settings........................................................................................................... 4-31
4.28 Setting the Format of Data to be Received ........................................................................... 4-32
Setting the Command Mode .............................................................................................. 4-32
Setting the STEP SIZE........................................................................................................ 4-32
Setting the ORIGIN POINT ................................................................................................. 4-33
4.29 Interface Settings..................................................................................................................... 4-34
4.30 Setting the PAGE LENGTH...................................................................................................... 4-35
4.31 Setting the SEPARATOR Function ......................................................................................... 4-36
4.32 Setting theTIMEOUT Function ............................................................................................... 4-37
4.33 Setting the PAPER READYTIME ............................................................................................ 4-38
4.34 Setting the PAPER LOAD Function ........................................................................................ 4-39
4.35 TEST Mode ............................................................................................................................... 4-40
Condition-List Printing....................................................................................................... 4-40
Self-Test-Pattern Printing................................................................................................... 4-40
Dump Mode ......................................................................................................................... 4-41
Cutting Demo ...................................................................................................................... 4-41

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5Setting and Using the Special Functions
5.1 Description of Special Functions A ......................................................................................... 5-2
5.2 Setting Special Functions A ..................................................................................................... 5-4
5.3 Description of Special Functions B ......................................................................................... 5-5
Display Language Setting (MENU LANGUAGE SELECTION) ........................................... 5-5
5.4 Setting Special Functions B ..................................................................................................... 5-5
6Troubleshooting
6.1 The Cutting Plotter Does Not OperateWhenTurned On ........................................................ 6-2
6.2 The Cutting Plotter Does Not Operate Correctly .................................................................... 6-2
6.3 The Cutting Results Are Unsatisfactory.................................................................................. 6-3
6.4 An Error MessageWas Displayed ............................................................................................ 6-4
Appendix
Appendix A Main Specifications ....................................................................................................... A-2
Appendix B Options and Supplies ....................................................................................................A-3
Appendix C External Dimensions .....................................................................................................A-4
Appendix D MenuTree........................................................................................................................A-5
Index .......................................................................................................................................................... I-1

CHAPTER 1
Introduction
1.1 Checking the Accessories
1.2 Parts Names and Functions
1.3 Assembling the Stand

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Introduction
1.1 Checking the Accessories
Check to confirm that all of the standard accessories listed below are present. If any item is missing, please
contact your sales representative or nearest Graphtec vendor promptly.
AC power cord Quick Start Manual, Usage Precautions
User Guide CD-ROM
Stand
Cutter blade (CB09UA)
Water-based fiber-tip pen
11each
1
1
1
1
Cutter plunger
1
Media cutter
1
Media guide bracket
1
AC power cord Quick Start Manual Usage Precautions User Guide CD-ROM
Cutter blade CB09UA Cutter plunger Water-based fiber-tip pen
Media cutter Stand Media guide bracket

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1.2 Parts Names and Functions
FrontView
Media set lever
Control panel
Grit roller
Cutting mat
Push rollersStock shaft
Stopper
Pen station
Pen carriage
Pen holder
Cutter pen holder
USB
interface connector
Serial (RS-232C)
interface connector
Cutting mat.............. Cutting or plotting is performed on this mat.
Grit roller ................. Feeds the medium backward or forward.
Pen carriage ............ Moves the cutter pen to the left and right.
Cutter pen holder.... Hold the cutter pen and moves it up and down.
Pen holder ............... Holds the pen and moves it up and down.
Media set lever ........ Raises or lowers the push rollers during loading of a medium.
Control panel........... Used to operate the cutting plotter and set functions.
Pen station .............. Used to mount the pen before it is used.
Stoppers .................. Used to hold a roll medium in place (left and right, one each).
Stock shaft .............. Used to load roll media.
Push rollers ............. Pushes the medium against the grit rollers.
Serial (RS-232C) interface connector
........................ Used to connect an RS-232C serial interface cable.
USB interface connector
........................ Used to connect a USB cable.

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Introduction
RearView
Power switch
AC power inlet
Alignment shaft
Basket
Stand
Basket ...................... Used to catch media after it has been cut.
Alignment shaft....... Used when loading roll media.
Power switch ........... Turns the power supply to the cutting plotter on or off.
AC power inlet......... Connects the power cord to the cutting plotter.
Stand........................ Supports the cutting-plotter unit.

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Control Panel
Indicator Lamp
STATUS .......... Illuminates while the power to the cutting plotter is
turned on, and goes out when the cutting plotter is in
PAUSE status.This lamp flashes when data is being
received from an interface, regardless of whether or
not the cutting plotter is in PAUSE status.
Panel Keys
TEST......... Press this function key to conduct a cutting test and
check the cutting conditions.
PREV. ....... Press this function key to view the previous display on
the LCD when in PAUSE status.
NEXT ........ Press this function key to view the next display on the
LCD when in PAUSE status.
COND. ...... Press this function key to view the cutter-pen
condition settings.
PAUSE...... Press this function key once in READY status to
switch to PAUSE status in order to change the various
settings. Press it again to cancel the PAUSE status.
Pressing this key while cutting or plotting is in
progress stops the cutting or plotting.
ENTER...... Pressing this function key registers the cutting or
plotting conditions set.
POSITION
.............. These keys are used to move the cursor or change
the settings on the LCD display on the function setting
screens.Press these keys when in PAUSE status to
move the pen carriage or the medium.
ORIGIN ..... Press this function key to set the origin point.The pen
position is set as the origin point when this key is
pressed.

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1.3 Assembling the Stand
Stand Construction
The stand is made up of the following parts.
Stand side bar x 2 (L/R) Center bar x 1
Alignment shaft x 1
Stopper x 2 (L/R)
Hexagonal socket bolt (M6) x 8
Allen wrench (M6) x 1
Stock shaft x 1
Basket Construction
The basket is made up of the following parts.
Sheet support pipe x 2
Sheet support pipe bracket x 2 Rubber cap x 4 Hexagonal socket bolt (M6) x 4
Sheet x 1

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Assembling the Stand
(1) Fasten the center bar to the stand side bars (L/R) temporarily with the hexagonal socket bolts
(M6), using the Allen wrench.
Front side
Stand side bar
Center bar
Hexagonal
socket bolt (M6)
(2) Fasten the sheet support pipe brackets to the stand tops with the hexagonal socket bolts (M6).
Hexagonal socket bolt (M6)
Support pipe bracket
stand tops

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Introduction
(3) Insert the sheet support pipes into the sheet support pipe brackets. Use the lower holes for the
pipe that will be at the front of the cutting plotter, and the upper holes for the pipe that will be at
the rear.
Remove the tape from the ends of the pipes to expose the adhesive, and then fit the rubber
caps on firmly.
Sheet support pipe
Rubber cap
Removable tape
(4) Mount the CE3000-120AP on the stand by inserting the positioning pins on the stand into the
positioning holes on the underside of the cutting plotter and then fasten with the four
hexagonal bolts (M6).
Positioning pin
Hexagonal
socket bolt (M6)
Stand
CE5000AP
cutting plotter
Stoppers
CHECKPOINT
Make sure that the casters with the stoppers are at the front.

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(5) Attach the media guide bracket to the underside of the front panel. Loosen the two decorative
screws that are attached to the underside of the front panel (one on each side) by two or three
turns, slot the bracket in, and then tighten the screws.
Media guide bracket
Decorative screw
Pin
CAUTION
• When attaching the media guide bracket, take care not to drop it on your feet or on any other
parts of your body. Make sure that the decorative screws and pins are fitted into the U-shaped
cutouts on the media guide bracket.
• When loosening or tightening the decorative screws, take care not to injure yourself on any parts
in their vicinity.
(6) Attach the alignment shaft to the stand tops.Loosen the attached bindhead screws A (M4) two
or three turns, and then insert the brackets on the end of the shaft using the elongated screw
holes. Remove the fixing tape from the alignment shaft and then push the shaft in until it
contacts the curved area indicated by "a" in the figure below. Tighten the A (M4) bindhead
screws.When the shaft has been attached, tighten the bindhead screws B (M4), and check
that the shaft does not rotate.The bindhead screws B are screws to prevent the shaft from
rotating.Tighten the screws so that the holes in the shaft are positioned approximately in the
center in the horizontal direction and at the top and bottom in the rotation direction.
Bindhead screws A (M4)Bindhead screws B (M4)Fixing tape
Bracket
Alignment shaft
a
a
a
stand top
stand top