GRAPHTEC Craft ROBO CC100 User manual

User’s Manual
MANUAL NO.CC100m-UM-152

PREFACE
PREFACE
Thank you for purchasing the Craft ROBO CC100. Based on cutting-plotter technology developed by Graphtec
over many years, CC 100 provides outstanding flexibility in operation. It can be used for cutting heavy cardstock,
paper and sticker film as well as pen plotting. Please read this manual thoroughly and assure proper use of the
equipment.
Warning
Only computers or peripherals (computer input/output devices, terminals, printers, etc.) certified as complying with
the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules, may be attached to this product when
this product is operated in a residential environment. Operation with non-certified peripherals is likely to result in
interference to radio and TV.
Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement
“This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part
15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct interference by one or more of the following measures:
– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
– Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.”
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.
Registered Trademarks
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.
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CONTENTS
CONTENTS
PREFACE.............................................................................................................................................I
Warning......................................................................................................................................I
Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement....................I
Notes on this Manual .................................................................................................................I
Registered Trademarks..............................................................................................................I
Copyright....................................................................................................................................I
CONTENTS.........................................................................................................................................II
CHAPTER 1. PRIOR TO USE
1.1 Check all the items................................................................................................................ 1-1
1.2 Craft ROBO Parts and Functions.......................................................................................... 1-2
Craft ROBO (CC100)............................................................................................................ 1-2
CHAPTER 2. CONNECTION AND PREPARATION
2.1 Connecting the Power Adapter............................................................................................. 2-1
2.2 Connecting to a Computer.................................................................................................... 2-1
2.3 Loading Media....................................................................................................................... 2-2
Loading Method .................................................................................................................... 2-2
When the Media warps up............................................................................................... 2-3
Media Size ....................................................................................................................... 2-3
Cutting area........................................................................................................................... 2-4
Using the carrier sheet.......................................................................................................... 2-5
Using a Carrier Sheet for smaller than Letter Size media............................................... 2-5
Using a Carrier Sheet for Letter Size media.................................................................... 2-6
Cutting area of the carrier sheet ........................................................................................... 2-7
2.4 Setting the Blade Length....................................................................................................... 2-8
Blade holder description........................................................................................................ 2-8
Blade adjustment caps and media selection......................................................................... 2-9
Changing the blade adjustment caps.................................................................................... 2-9
Installing the blade holder................................................................................................... 2-10
Ballpoint pen installation ..................................................................................................... 2-11
Installing the ballpoint pen................................................................................................... 2-12
CHAPTER 3. CRAFT ROBO CONTROLLER
3.1 The Craft ROBO Controller................................................................................................... 3-1
3.2 Operating Environment......................................................................................................... 3-1
3.3 Installing the Craft ROBO Controller..................................................................................... 3-2
Starting up the Start window................................................................................................. 3-2
Installing the Controller ......................................................................................................... 3-3
3.4 Using the Craft ROBO Controller.......................................................................................... 3-5
Starting up the Craft ROBO Controller.................................................................................. 3-5
Cutter Operation.................................................................................................................... 3-8
3.5 Craft ROBO Controller Components................................................................................... 3-11
3.6 Messages............................................................................................................................ 3-23
Appendix A. Standard Specifications.................................................................................Appendix-1
INDEX.........................................................................................................................................Index1
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CHAPTER 1. PRIOR TO USE
CHAPTER 1. PRIOR TO USE
1.1 Check all the items
Referring to the list below, check to confirm that all components are included with your product. If any item is
missing, please contact your place of purchase.
AC adapter, AC adapter Power cable ....1 USB cable ....1
Quick Start Instructions ....1Craft ROBO Software CD-ROM ....1
Media Trial Kit ....1
Blade holder with blade adjustment cap ....1
Quick Application Guide ....1
Ballpoint penholder ....1
Blade adjustment caps ....2
Standoff ring ....1
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CHAPTER 1. PRIOR TO USE
1.2 Craft ROBO Parts and Functions
Craft ROBO (CC100)
AC adapter jack
Cutting head
Work surface
Media roller
Cutting mat
Guideline
USB interface connector
Pinch roller
Standbyswitch
Blade holder and Clamp bracket
Ballpoint pen holder
Feed knob
LED lamp
Feed knob ..........................Manually feeds media in and out
Cutting Head......................Drives the blade holder to the left or right
Ballpoint penholder...........Used for plotting using a ballpoint pen
Blade holder.......................Used for cutting using a blade
Clamp bracket....................Holds the blade holder/penholder and drives it up or
down
Standby switch..................Turns on and off the cutter
LED lamp............................The light is on when unit is ready to operate and flashes
when data is received
USB interface connector...Used for connecting USB cable
AC adapter jack .................Used for connecting AC/DC power adapter cable
Pinch roller.........................White rollers that tightly holds media in place, assuring
accurate operation
Guideline............................Used as a guide when media is loaded in
Work surface......................Used for media support and alignment
Media roller........................Prevents media from warping
Cutting mat ........................A black strip that protects work surface from damage
caused by the blade
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CHAPTER 2. CONNECTION AND PREPARATION
CHAPTER 2. CONNECTION AND PREPARATION
2.1 Connecting the Power Adapter
Connect the AC adapter jack of the cutter to the AC outlet of the rated voltage using the AC adapter included with
the Craft ROBO and turn on the power.
Always connect to the AC adapter jack before connecting to the AC outlet.
1. Connect the power cable (included with the AC adapter) to the AC adapter.
2. Plug the AC adapter cable into the AC adapter jack of the cutter.
3. Plug the other end of the power cable into the AC outlet.
2.2 Connecting to a Computer
Connect the cutter to a computer via USB cable.
Use a USB cable to connect the cutter to a computer. The USB cable has different
plug shapes on the computer side and the main-unit side. Always check which plug
connects to which side.
Do not connect two or more units of the Craft ROBO to one computer. Do
not connect the Craft ROBO and a Graphtec plotter to a computer at the
same time. Otherwise, the Craft ROBO may not operate properly.
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CHAPTER 2. CONNECTION AND PREPARATION
2.3 Loading Media
Loading Method
Do not load media without a backing sheet or carrier sheet, or perform a
cutting operation when there is no media; either will damage the cutting
mat.
1. Press the standby switch, and confirm that the LED lamp is lit.
2. If there is a loading direction printed on the sheet, load the sheet to the Craft
ROBO accordingly.
Standby switch
LED lamp
3. While making sure the media is straight, align the left edge of the sheet with the
guideline.
A
lign the media with the guideline
(indented) on the work surface.
Place the top edge of media against
the white pinch rollers.
4. Turn the feed knob counterclockwise (away from you) and feed the sheet until it
is aligned with the top edge of the black cutting mat.
Cutting ma
t
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CHAPTER 2. CONNECTION AND PREPARATION
When the Media warps up
If the leading edge of the media is warped up and interferes with the blade tip,
continue to feed the media until it aligns with the indented guideline located behind
the cutting mat. This allows the media to feed properly but reduces the potential
cutting area by 5 mm in the feed direction.
Align the edge of the media with the
guideline (indented) at the rear of the unit.
Media Size
Vinyl and medium that already have backing sheets (liners) can be between 210 and
260 mm in width and up to 1000 mm in length. Scraps of media without backing
sheets (liners), starting from 100 mm in width, can be placed on the carrier sheet
provided with the cutter.
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CHAPTER 2. CONNECTION AND PREPARATION
Cutting area
Available cutting area is shown in the diagram below. In addition, make sure that media edges are parallel with
the cutting guideline.
The possible cutting area varies with the mode you select.
In standard mode the cutting area is 190 mm in width.
In expanded mode the cutting area is 200 mm in width.
If registration marks are used the cutting area is 190 mm in width.
The above numbers are true only when media is loaded correctly along
the guideline.
Possible cutting
area Media
Standard
10 mm 10 mm
5 mm
20 mm
Possible cutting
are
a
Expanded
5 mm 5 mm
5 mm
20 mm
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CHAPTER 2. CONNECTION AND PREPARATION
Using the carrier sheet
The carrier sheet allows media smaller than Letter size and media without a backing sheet (liner) to be cut.
• For cutting out the media, always be sure to use the carrier sheet.
• The carrier sheet is removable, so can be used repeatedly. When its
adhesive power becomes weak, however, replace it with a new carrier
sheet.
• The carrier sheet is a consumable. Replace it after cutting
approximately 10 sheets. Using a carrier sheet for more than 10
sheets may cause misaligned cutting or other problems. Actual
number may vary depending on a type of cut media.
• Pulling out the carrier sheet without turning the feed knob may
shorten its life, causing misaligned cutting. Always be sure to turn the
feed knob to remove the media.
Using a Carrier Sheet for smaller than Letter Size media
Do not use media smaller than 100 mm.
1. Peel off only the inside liner of the carrier sheet, so that the adhesive surface is
visible. (When using the carrier sheet, do not peel off the liner strips on both
sides.)
Peel off only the inside liner.
Liner
2. Press the media onto the adhesive surface of the carrier sheet.
When pressing the media, be careful not to cause air bubbles or
wrinkles in the media.
Media
Adhesive surface
Carrier sheet
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CHAPTER 2. CONNECTION AND PREPARATION
Using a Carrier Sheet for Letter Size media
Do not use media larger than 210 mm in width.
1. Peel off the liner inside and on both sides of the carrier sheet, so that the
adhesive surface is visible.
Peel off the liner inside and on both
sides of the backing sheet.
Liner
2. Press the media onto the adhesive surface of the carrier sheet, making sure that
the edges of the media are aligned with the carrier sheet.
When pressing the media, be careful not to cause air bubbles or
wrinkles in the media.
Media
Adhesive surface
Carrier sheet
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CHAPTER 2. CONNECTION AND PREPARATION
Cutting area of the carrier sheet
The available cutting area of the carrier sheet is shown in the diagram below. When using media smaller than
Letter size, always place the media within the cutting area. In addition, make sure the media is set parallel to the
edges of the carrier sheet.
Do not use media smaller than 100 mm.
Carrier sheet
Cutting area Media
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CHAPTER 2. CONNECTION AND PREPARATION
2.4 Setting the Blade Length
Blade adjustment cap controls the blade length. To obtain better cutting results, select the blade adjustment cap
of the blade holder according to the type of media to be cut.
The length of the blade protruding from the cap should not exceed the
thickness of the media, otherwise the cutting mat may be damaged.
Caution When handling the cutter blade, exercise care to prevent injuring your hand.
Blade holder description
The length of the blade protruding from the cap can be adjusted by selecting one of
the three available blade adjustment caps.
Select the blade adjustment cap best suited for the media in use. Always perform a
test cut to assure proper blade length.
Blade adjustment cap
Blue: Thin film
Yellow: Thick film, thin paper
Red: Thick paper such as a postcard
Blade holder
Blade
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CHAPTER 2. CONNECTION AND PREPARATION
Blade adjustment caps and media selection
Select and set the blade adjustment cap best suited to the media in use
Selection guide for blade adjustment caps
Cap Media
Blue Thin film
Yellow Thick film, thin media
Red Thick media
Changing the blade adjustment caps
The blade adjustment cap is a screw-on type.
Blade holder
Blade
adjustment cap
1. Turn it in the counterclockwise direction to remove the cap.
2. Replace with the correct blade adjustment cap.
3. Turn it in the clockwise direction to tighten the cap.
Loosen
Tighten
Blade holder Blade adjustment cap
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CHAPTER 2. CONNECTION AND PREPARATION
Installing the blade holder
Insert the blade holder that has had its protruding blade length adjusted into the
cutter.
Caution When handling the cutter blade, exercise care to prevent injury.
When using the carrier sheet, use the standoff ring included with the
Craft ROBO.
Hold the clamp bracket tightly while attaching or removing the blade
holder.
1. Turn the lock lever to the left (OPEN direction) and remove the blade holder.
Firmly insert the blade holder in place
until this face contacts the holder. Lock lever
2. When using the carrier sheet, always use the standoff ring included with the
Craft ROBO. Standoff ring compensates for the blade depth when using the
carrier sheet. Attach the standoff ring to the blade holder before setting the blade
holder in place.
Standoff ring
A
ttach the Standoff ring to the cutter
pen, and firmly insert it in place.
3. Insert the blade holder in the clamp bracket and turn the lock lever to the right
(CLOSE direction).
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CHAPTER 2. CONNECTION AND PREPARATION
Ballpoint pen installation
The ballpoint penholder accepts cylinder pens up to 8.5 mm in diameter or hexagon
shaped pens up to 7.5 mm side-to-side and whose tips extend between 3 and 3.5
mm past the ballpoint penholder’s opening.
Cylindrical
ball-point pen Hexagonal
ball-point pen Ball-point pen
holder Tip of the pen
Thumb
screw
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CHAPTER 2. CONNECTION AND PREPARATION
Installing the ballpoint pen
Set a ballpoint pen into the ballpoint pen holder and then into the clamp bracket.
When attaching the ballpoint pen holder, always align it with the
notched part of the clamp bracket.
1. Loosen the thumbscrew by turning it counterclockwise.
2. Insert the ballpoint pen into the holder.
3. Confirm that the tip of the ballpoint pen protrudes from the holder 3 mm.
4. Tighten the thumbscrew by turning it clockwise.
5. Turn the lock lever to the left (OPEN direction)
6. Mount the ballpoint pen holder, making sure that the notched part of the holder
aligns with the opening of the clamp bracket.
Ballpoint pen
Loosen Tighten
Thumbscrew
A
lign with the
notch.
7. Once the penholder is in place, turn the lock lever to the right (CLOSE direction).
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CHAPTER 3. CRAFT ROBO CONTROLLER
CHAPTER 3. CRAFT ROBO CONTROLLER
3.1 The Craft ROBO Controller
The Craft ROBO Controller is for controlling the Craft ROBO media selection and other settings, as well as test cut
and other operations.
The term “media” as used in the body text of this manual refers to paper,
film, and other materials to be cut or printed on.
3.2 Operating Environment
The following lists the minimum system requirements for the software to run.
OS: Windows 98 Second Edition, Windows Me, Windows 2000, or Windows XP
CPU: Pentium III 600 MHz or better
Memory: 128 MB minimum (256 MB recommended)
Monitor: Must be capable of 1024 x 768 High Color display (True Color recommended)
Mouse
CD-ROM drive
Please note that some of the images for the software used in this manual were prepared during the
development stage. Therefore, the details displayed may differ from the actual ones.
The functions and the placement of the settings are the same as the actual ones.
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CHAPTER 3. CRAFT ROBO CONTROLLER
3.3 Installing the Craft ROBO Controller
Do not connect the Craft ROBO to your computer yet.
Starting up the Start window
Insert the CD included with the Craft ROBO into your computer; the “Start” window
shown below will appear.
If this window does not appear, open My Computer and double-click on CD Drive.
If the “Start” window still does not appear, execute “MultiSetup.exe” on the CD-ROM.
When the “Start” window opens, click on “Install Craft ROBO Software and Driver.”
First, the installer of ROBO Master, the software used for printing and cutting images,
is started up. When the installer of ROBO Master is finished or cancelled, the installer
of the Craft ROBO Controller will be started up.
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CHAPTER 3. CRAFT ROBO CONTROLLER
Installing the Controller
Installation procedure
(1) When the installer starts up, the screen shown below is displayed first.
Click [Next] to proceed.
(2) Next, a “Choose Destination Location” screen will be displayed.
Select the folder in which the Controller is to be installed.
Unless the folder shown by default does not have sufficient free space, it is not
normally necessary to change it. If you do not want to change the default folder,
click [Next] to proceed, otherwise click [Browse] and select desired destination
folder.
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