GRAPHTEC FC8600 SERIES User manual

FC8600 SERIES
CUTTING PLOTTER
User's Manual
MANUAL NO.FC8600-UM-151

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TO ENSURE SAFE AND CORRECT USE
lTo ensure the safe and correct use of your plotter, read this manual thoroughly prior to use.
lAfter reading this manual, keep it in a handy location for quick reference as necessary.
lDo not allow small children to touch the plotter.
lThe 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 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. Their display
and meaning is as following. Be sure to gain a full understanding of the meaning of them before reading the
Manual.
This category provides information that, if ignored, is highly likely to
cause fatal or serious injury to the operator.
This category provides information that, if ignored, is likely to cause
fatal or serious injury to the operator.
This category provides information that, if ignored, could cause injury
to the operator or damage to the 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 symbol 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.
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION

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Safety Precautions
WARNING
Do not touch the rollers or moving parts such as
the carriage while cutting or plotting is in progress.
lSuch action may result in injury.
Do not touch
Be sure to ground the earth terminal.
lIf the plotter is not grounded, the operator could suffer an
electric shock in the event of current leakage.
Ground the plotter
Keep your hands, hair, etc., away from the rollers
or moving parts such as the carriage even if the
plotter is stopped, as it may suddenly start moving
when data is received.
lSuch action may result in injury.
Keep your distance
Do not disassemble, repair, or remodel the plotter.
lSuch action may cause electric shock or a fire hazard due
to current leakage.
lContact with the high-voltage parts within the plotter may
cause electric shock.
lIf the plotter requires repairs,
contact your sales representative
or nearest Graphtec vendor.
No disassembly
Do not connect the plotter to a non-rated power
supply.
lSuch action may cause electric shock or a fire hazard due
to current leakage.
Prohibited
Specified
rating
Do not use the plotter in a location where it will be
exposed to water, rain, or snow.
lSuch action may cause electric shock or a fire hazard due
to current leakage.
Avoid water
Beware of
electric shock
If the 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.
lUse of the plotter in such a condition may result in a fire
hazard or electric shock.
lAfter confirming that smoke is no longer being emitted,
contact your sales representative or nearest Graphtec
vendor for repairs.
lNever attempt to perform
repairs yourself. Repair work
by inexperienced personnel is
extremely dangerous.
Prohibited
Do not allow dust or metal scraps to adhere to the
power plug.
lSuch action may cause electric shock or a fire hazard due
to current leakage.
Prohibited
Beware of
electric shock

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Safety Precautions
WARNING
Do not use the power cord if it is damaged.
lUse of a damaged cord may result in electric shock or a
fire hazard due to current leakage.
lReplace the power cord with a new one.
Unplug the power
cord from the socket
Be careful when handling the cutter blade.
lTouching the blade with your bare hand may cause injury.
lDo not touch the cutter blade while cutting is in progress.
Do not touch
Safety Precautions
CAUTION
Do not use or store the plotter in a location
exposed to direct sunlight or the direct draft of an
air conditioner or heater.
lSuch locations may impair the
performance of the plotter.
Do not use the plotter in an excessively dusty or
humid location.
lSuch locations may impair the performance of the plotter.
Prohibited
Prohibited
Do not place any receptacle containing water or
other fluid on top of the plotter.
lFluid falling inside the plotter may cause electric shock or
a fire hazard due to current leakage.
Do not use the plotter in a location subject to
excessive mechanical vibration or electrical noise.
lSuch locations may impair the performance of the plotter.
Avoid water
Beware of
electric shock
Prohibited
When disconnecting the power cord or interface
cable, do not pull on the cord/cable.
lSuch action will damage the cord/cable, resulting in a fire
hazard or electric shock.
Prohibited
If water or foreign matter enters the plotter,
discontinue use. Turn off the power and unplug the
power cord from the electrical socket.
lUse of a damaged cord may result in electric shock or a
fire hazard due to current leakage.
lContact your sales representative or nearest Graphtec
vendor for repairs.
Unplug the power
cord from the socket

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Safety Precautions
CAUTION
Do not attempt to lubricate the cutting-plotter
mechanisms.
lSuch action may cause it to break down.
Do not clean the plotter using volatile solvents
such as thinner or benzene.
lSuch locations may impair the performance of the plotter.
Prohibited
Prohibited
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Provide sufficient space around the plotter so that
it does not strike any objects in its vicinity during
cutting.
lSuch contact may cause misalignment in cutting or
plotting.
Do not touch
When using indoor lighting such as fluorescent
or other electrical lamps, provide a distance of at
least one meter between the plotter and the light
source.
lClose 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.
lAn overly extended blade will damage the cutting mat and
adversely affect the cutting quality.
Move the tool carriage slowly when moving it
manually in order to load the medium or for other
reasons.
lMoving it quickly may damage the plotter.
Special Precautions on Handling Blades
Sharp cutter blades are used with this plotter. Handle the cutter blades and holders with care to prevent
bodily injury.
Cutter Blades
Cutter blades are very sharp. While handling a cutter blade or cutter pen, be careful to avoid cutting your
fingers or other parts of your body. Promptly return used blades to the cutter case provided. When the case is
completely filled, discard the used blades together with the case.
Cutter Pens
The tip consists of a sharp blade. Be sure not to extend it too far. Moreover, when you are not using the cutter
pen, make sure that the blade is fully retracted.

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After Turning on the Plotter
During the course of turning on the plotter, be sure to observe the following precautions. The tool carriage and
loaded media may suddenly move during the cutting operation, immediately afterward and when setting the
plotter's functions. Keep hands, hair, clothing and other objects out of the vicinity of the tool carriage, grit roll-
ers and loaded media. To prevent operator injury and poor cutting results, be careful not to allow hands, hair,
clothing or other foreign objects to become entangled with the tool carriage or loaded media while the plotter is
operating.
Machine Caution Label
Following warning labels are applied on the machine. Be sure to observe all the cautions on the label.
Notes on the Stand
Be sure to use only the stand designed for the FC8600 Series with your FC8600 Series plotter. The use of a
different stand may cause a plotter malfunction or bodily injury.

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Preface
Thank you for choosing a Graphtec FC8600 Series plotter. The FC8600 Series plotters employ a digital
servo drive system to achieve high-speed and high-precision cutting. In addition to cutting marking film
and other media, an FC8600 series plotter can also be used as a pen plotter. To ensure high cutting quality
and optimal productivity, be sure to read this User's Manual thoroughly prior to use.
This product is manufactured and sold pursuant to a license under Gerber Scientific International, Inc.'s
U.S. Patent No. 5,537,135 and its foreign counterparts.
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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TO ENSURE SAFE AND CORRECT USE ..................................................................................................... i
Conventions Used in This Manual................................................................................................... i
Description of Safety Symbols ........................................................................................................ i
Safety Precautions ....................................................................................................................................... ii
Special Precautions on Handling Blades...................................................................................... iv
Cutter Blades................................................................................................................................ iv
Cutter Pens................................................................................................................................... iv
After Turning on the Plotter............................................................................................................. v
Machine Caution Label.................................................................................................................... v
Notes on the Stand .......................................................................................................................... v
Preface ......................................................................................................................................................... vi
Notes on this Manual................................................................................................................... vi
Registered Trademarks ............................................................................................................... vi
Copyright ...................................................................................................................................... vi
Contents...................................................................................................................................................... vii
Chapter 1: Assembling and Connection..................................................1-1
1-1 Checking the Contents.................................................................................................................1-2
1-2 Nomenclature ................................................................................................................................1-3
Front View ......................................................................................................................................1-3
Rear View.......................................................................................................................................1-4
1-3 Assembling ....................................................................................................................................1-5
Front Loading and Rear Loading.................................................................................................1-5
Assembling the Stand...................................................................................................................1-6
Mounting the stock rollers ........................................................................................................1-9
Attaching the FC8600 Basket ......................................................................................................1-9
1-4 Connecting to the Computer .....................................................................................................1-12
Chapter 2: Preparing to Cut......................................................................2-1
2-1 Preparation of Cutter Pen ............................................................................................................2-2
Cutter Pen Nomenclature.............................................................................................................2-2
Structure of Cutter Pen ................................................................................................................2-2
Adjusting the Blade Length.......................................................................................................2-2
Blade Application and Features...................................................................................................2-3
2-2 Attaching a Tool ............................................................................................................................2-4
Attaching a Tool ............................................................................................................................2-4
2-3 Loading Media (Paper or Marking Film)......................................................................................2-6
Loading Roll Media (Rear Loading "REAR SET").......................................................................2-6
When the Media Width is 160 to 540 mm.................................................................................2-7
When the Media Width Exceeds 540 mm ................................................................................2-8
Loading Roll Media (Front Loading "FRONT SET") ...................................................................2-9
Loading Sheet Media..................................................................................................................2-11
When the Media Width is 100 to 160mm................................................................................2-12
When the Media Width is 160 to 540 mm or Exceeds 540 mm............................................2-12
2-4 Aligning the Push Rollers ...........................................................................................................2-13
Standby of the Push Roller.........................................................................................................2-13
Aligning the Push Roller .............................................................................................................2-13
When Feeding Long-axis Media (at least 2 meters) .............................................................2-14
Changing the Hold-down Force.................................................................................................2-14
Switching Between the Strong and Low Settings ................................................................2-14
Hold-down Force Assignments ..............................................................................................2-15
2-5 Turning on the Power..................................................................................................................2-16
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2-6 How to Use Control Panel..........................................................................................................2-17
Control Keys ................................................................................................................................2-17
Menu Keys ...................................................................................................................................2-17
Indicator Lamp ...........................................................................................................................2-17
Reading the Screen (LCD)..........................................................................................................2-18
Contents of Operation from Menu Screen ...............................................................................2-19
Contents of Operation from CONDITION Key..........................................................................2-19
2-7 Setting Feeding Method .............................................................................................................2-20
When Selecting ROLL-1 REAR SET (ROLL-1 FRONT SET) by Pressing the [1] Key .........2-20
When Selecting ROLL-2 REAR SET (ROLL-2 FRONT SET) by Pressing the [2] Key .........2-21
When pressing the [3] key to select SHEET ..........................................................................2-21
To Change the Loading Method .............................................................................................2-21
2-8 Pre Feed of Media (Paper or Marking Film)..............................................................................2-23
2-9 Selecting Tool Condition ............................................................................................................2-24
Setting the Tool Condition..........................................................................................................2-25
Setting the Tool ...........................................................................................................................2-26
Setting the Speed........................................................................................................................2-28
Setting the Force.........................................................................................................................2-29
Setting the Acceleration.............................................................................................................2-30
Adjust the Blade Length Manually.............................................................................................2-31
Setting the Tool Number.............................................................................................................2-32
2-10 Running Cutting Tests ................................................................................................................2-34
Cutting Test .................................................................................................................................2-34
To make 1 cut with set value...................................................................................................2-34
To make 3 cuts with set value and ±1 of set value ...............................................................2-35
Confirm the Results of the Cutting Test ...................................................................................2-36
Adjustment of Offset................................................................................................................2-36
Adjustment for Half Cutting ....................................................................................................2-36
Adjustment for Cutting Out.....................................................................................................2-36
Adjustment When Using Plotting Pen....................................................................................2-36
Adjust the Blade Length (Automatic Height Adjust)................................................................2-36
Chapter 3: Basic Operations.....................................................................3-1
3-1 Raise or Lower the Tool................................................................................................................3-2
3-2 Move the Tool Carriage and Media .............................................................................................3-3
Continuously Move Manually.......................................................................................................3-3
Move in Steps Manually................................................................................................................3-3
Setting of Step Movement Distance ...........................................................................................3-4
Move Away the Tool Carriage ......................................................................................................3-5
Changing CONDITION No. ...........................................................................................................3-6
Setting to Default ..........................................................................................................................3-6
3-3 Setting the Origin Point ................................................................................................................3-7
When Coordinate Axes Rotation are Set ....................................................................................3-8
When Coordinate Axes are Rotated After Origin Point is Set...................................................3-8
Setting Origin Point When HP-GL is Set .....................................................................................3-9
3-4 Setting the Cutting Direction .....................................................................................................3-10
3-5 Stop Cutting.................................................................................................................................3-12
Pause and Resume Cutting........................................................................................................3-12
Stop Cutting.................................................................................................................................3-13
3-6 Cut off the Roll Sheet (Cross Cut) .............................................................................................3-14
Cut Width .....................................................................................................................................3-14
Cross Cut Manually.....................................................................................................................3-15
Automatically Cross Cut ............................................................................................................3-16
Setting of the Cross Cut Force ..................................................................................................3-17

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Chapter 4: Convenient Functions.............................................................4-1
4-1 Settings for Cutting.......................................................................................................................4-2
Setting Cutting Area .....................................................................................................................4-2
Setting Cutting Width ...................................................................................................................4-4
Setting Length of the Page ..........................................................................................................4-5
Setting Mirror ................................................................................................................................4-6
Setting Enlarge/Shrink Scale .......................................................................................................4-8
4-2 Copy (Duplicate)............................................................................................................................4-9
When Media Change mode is off .............................................................................................4-9
When Media Change mode is on............................................................................................4-13
When the media replacement mode is disabled and cross cut is enabled ........................4-14
4-3 Dual Configuration......................................................................................................................4-18
Selection of the User ..................................................................................................................4-18
Setting User Priority....................................................................................................................4-19
4-4 Apparel (AP) Mode ......................................................................................................................4-20
Switching Apparel Mode ............................................................................................................4-20
Setting Timeout...........................................................................................................................4-21
Setting the Separator .................................................................................................................4-22
Setting the Space Rear...............................................................................................................4-23
4-5 Panel Cutting ...............................................................................................................................4-24
Chapter 5: ARMS (Advanced Registration Mark Sensing System) .......5-1
5-1 Outline of ARMS............................................................................................................................5-2
Shape (Pattern) of Registration Mark .........................................................................................5-2
MARK TYPE 1.............................................................................................................................5-2
MARK TYPE 2.............................................................................................................................5-3
Scan Range Necessary to Detect the Registration Mark .........................................................5-3
Positioning of the Media and the Registration Mark.................................................................5-4
Position of the Origin Point and the Registration Mark ............................................................5-5
Media that Registration Mark Cannot be Detected...................................................................5-5
5-2 Setting and Adjustment of ARMS................................................................................................5-6
Setting MARK SCAN Mode and Numbers ..................................................................................5-6
Setting Shape (Pattern) of Registration Mark ............................................................................5-9
Setting Registration Mark Size ..................................................................................................5-11
Setting Mark Distance ...............................................................................................................5-12
Setting Distance Adjustment Between the Registration Mark...............................................5-14
When USER or STANDARD modes are selected ..................................................................5-15
When CUSTOM mode is selected ..........................................................................................5-15
Setting Offset Between the Registration Mark and Cutting Origin Points ............................5-16
Adjusting the Sensor Level ........................................................................................................5-18
Manually Adjusting the Sensor Level (Threshold Value) (When the SENSING SPEED is set to
"NORMAL")..................................................................................................................................5-20
Manually Adjusting the Sensor Level (Threshold Value) (When the SENSING SPEED is set to
"ISM") ...........................................................................................................................................5-22
Test the Registration Mark Sensor............................................................................................5-24
Setting Speed of the Registration Mark Scan ("NORMAL"/"ISM") ........................................5-26
Adjusting for the Registration Mark Scan Position .................................................................5-27
Adjust After Plotting the Adjustment Registration Mark .....................................................5-27
Detect the Registration Mark for Adjustment on the Media and Enter the Value .............5-30
Setting the registration mark automatic detection...............................................................5-33
5-3 Setting the Position Using ARMS ..............................................................................................5-35
Adjust with 2POINTS ..................................................................................................................5-35
Adjust with 3POINTS ..................................................................................................................5-37
Adjust with 4POINTS ..................................................................................................................5-38
Automatically Adjust ..................................................................................................................5-39
Adjust Manually...........................................................................................................................5-41

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Chapter 6: Manual Position Adjust...........................................................6-1
6-1 Outline of Manual Position Adjust........................................................................................................... 6-2
Setting of Mark Scan Mode and Number of Adjustment Marks ..............................................6-2
6-2 Manual Position Adjust.................................................................................................................6-3
Chapter 7: Setting Regarding Cutting Quality.........................................7-1
7-1 To cut the corner of thick media sharply ....................................................................................7-2
Outline of Tangential Mode ..........................................................................................................7-2
Setting the Tangential Mode ........................................................................................................7-3
Setting Length of the Overcut......................................................................................................7-4
Setting of the Initial Down Force .................................................................................................7-6
Setting the TOOL UP HEIGHT......................................................................................................7-7
7-2 Setting the Step Pass ...................................................................................................................7-9
7-3 Setting the Reference Angle ......................................................................................................7-11
7-4 Setting the Distance Adjust .......................................................................................................7-13
7-5 Setting Cut Line Pattern .............................................................................................................7-15
7-6 Setting Initial Blade Direction Adjust ........................................................................................7-18
7-7 Settings for OFFSET FORCE......................................................................................................7-20
7-8 Setting Paper-Weight..................................................................................................................7-21
Chapter 8: Settings Regarding Cutting Time ..........................................8-1
8-1 Sorting the Cutting Data...............................................................................................................8-2
8-2 Perform Automatic Pre Feed When Cut Data is Received........................................................8-4
8-3 Perform Automatic Pre Feed When Media is Set (Initial Feed).................................................8-6
8-4 Setting Feed Speed for Pre Feed.................................................................................................8-7
8-5 Setting the Tool Up Speed............................................................................................................8-9
8-6 Setting the Tool Up Move ...........................................................................................................8-11
Chapter 9: Setting Regarding Interface...................................................9-1
9-1 Setting Interface............................................................................................................................9-2
USB Interface ................................................................................................................................9-2
Network (LAN) Interface...............................................................................................................9-2
RS-232C Interface.........................................................................................................................9-2
Interface Setting Menu .................................................................................................................9-3
Connecting with Network (LAN) ..................................................................................................9-3
When DHCP Setting is Turned Off............................................................................................9-4
Connecting with RS-232C ............................................................................................................9-6
Switching Setting Numbers ......................................................................................................9-6
Changing and Storing RS-232C Settings....................................................................................9-7
Chapter 10: Settings Regarding Operation Environment.....................10-1
Related to Menu Display ............................................................................................................10-2
Display Language Setting (LANGUAGE SELECTION) ..........................................................10-2
Setting the Display Length Unit (LENGTH UNIT) .................................................................10-3
Related to Sensor .......................................................................................................................10-4
Enabling/Disabling the Media Sensors (MEDIA SENSOR)...................................................10-4
Enabling/Disabling the Push Roller Sensors (PUSH ROLLER SENSOR)............................10-5
Related to Plotter Environment .................................................................................................10-6
Fan Suction Setting (FAN POWER).........................................................................................10-6
Enabling/Disabling the Beep Setting (BEEP FOR KEY OPERATION)..................................10-7

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Chapter 11: Settings of Controls from Computer.................................11-1
Related to Command Processing..............................................................................................11-2
Setting the Command (COMMAND).......................................................................................11-2
Priority of Tool Condition Selection (CONDITION PRIORITY) .............................................11-3
Enabling/Disabling the Pen Select Command (PEN SELECT) ...............................................11-4
Related to GP-GL Command .....................................................................................................11-5
Setting the Step Size (STEP SIZE)..........................................................................................11-5
Enabling/Disabling the ":" and ";" Commands (COMMAND ":",";") ....................................11-6
Moving the Pen While Raised or Lowered in Response to the "W" Command (COMMAND
"W") ...........................................................................................................................................11-7
Related to HP-GL Command .....................................................................................................11-8
Model ID Response (MODEL EMULATED) ............................................................................11-8
Circle-Command Resolution Setting (CIRCLE RESOLUTION) ............................................11-9
Chapter 12: Maintenance........................................................................12-1
12-1 Daily Maintenance ......................................................................................................................12-2
Daily Maintenance ......................................................................................................................12-2
Storing the Plotter.......................................................................................................................12-2
12-2 Replacing Cutter Blade ..............................................................................................................12-3
12-3 Replacing the Cross Cut Unit ....................................................................................................12-4
12-4 Cleaning the Cutter Pen .............................................................................................................12-6
12-5 Cutter Plunger Exchange ...........................................................................................................12-7
Chapter 13: Troubleshooting ..................................................................13-1
13-1 Troubleshooting ..........................................................................................................................13-2
When the Plotter Does Not Operate After Turning the Power On..........................................13-2
When It Does Not Work Right ....................................................................................................13-3
When registration marks are scaned wrongly..........................................................................13-5
When the Cutting Result is Not Good .......................................................................................13-6
Error Messages in GP-GL Command Mode.............................................................................13-7
Error Messages in HP-GL Command Mode .............................................................................13-8
Error Messages for ARMS........................................................................................................13-10
Other Error Messages ..............................................................................................................13-13
Caution Message ......................................................................................................................13-15
13-2 Printing the Setting of the Plotter............................................................................................13-16
13-3 Creating Test Pattern................................................................................................................13-18
13-4 Creating CUTTING PRO............................................................................................................13-20
13-5 Confirm the Cutting Data .........................................................................................................13-22
13-6 Self Diagnostic Test ..................................................................................................................13-24
Reading the Error Message .....................................................................................................13-25
Chapter 14: Option...................................................................................14-1
14-1 Pouncing (Punch Continuous Holes) ........................................................................................14-2
Attaching the Pouncing Tool......................................................................................................14-2
Setting the Pouncing Tool ..........................................................................................................14-3
14-2 2-Pen Assignment (Switching the Tools) .................................................................................14-5
Attaching to Tool Holder.............................................................................................................14-5
Attaching to the Pen Station......................................................................................................14-6
Assigning Tool Number ..............................................................................................................14-7
Tool Offset Adjustment...............................................................................................................14-8
For between tool 1 and 2.........................................................................................................14-8
For between tool 1 and 3.......................................................................................................14-10
Enabling/Disabling 1/2 Pen Check (CHECK TOOL) ...............................................................14-14

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Chapter 15: Specifications......................................................................15-1
15-1 Menu Tree ....................................................................................................................................15-2
15-2 Main Specifications ....................................................................................................................15-6
15-3 Options.........................................................................................................................................15-8
15-4 Supplies .......................................................................................................................................15-9
INDEX........................................................................................................16-1

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Chapter 1: Assembling and Connection
This chapter describes how to assemble the plotter and connect to the
computer.

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Checking the Contents
Check that all of the standard accessories shown below are present. If any accessory is missing, contact
your sales representative or the nearest Graphtec dealer.
AC power cord
1
USB cable (3-meter length)
1
DVD
1
• User's Manual (pdf)
• Windows driver/Cutting Plotter Controller
• Graphtec Studio/Cutting Master 3
Setup Manual, TO ENSURE SAFE AND CORRECT USE, Cutter Blade Manual
1 of each
Water-based fibertip pen (KF700-BK)
1
Cutter holder (PHP33-CB09N-HS)
1
Cutter blades
1
Water-based fibertip pen Adapter (PHP31-FIBER)
1
• Holder/Height adjustment tool
Media bracket (Enclosure)
1
• Media stocker x 2
• Stock roller x 2
• Socket head cap screws (M5) x 4
Stand
1
• Base assembly x 2
• Stand side bar x 2
• Center bar x 1 (Enclosure)
• Socket head cap screws (M5) x 20
• Allen wrench (for M5) x 1
Cloth basket (Enclosure)
1
• Cloth basket
• Mounts x 2
• Basket tubes (short) x 4
• Basket tubes (long) x 3
• Socket head cap screws (M5) x 4
• Joints x 4

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Nomenclature
Front View
Power switch
Cutting groove
Cutting mat
Grit roller position guide
Push roller
Grit roller
Media sensor
Cross cutter unit
Tool carriage
Tool holder
Push roller
Control panel
Stand
Pen station
(Optional)
Rail
Power switch .........................Used to turn the plotter on and off.
Control panel.........................Used to access various plotter functions.
Push rollers............................Rollers that push the media against the grit rollers. (Number may vary depending
on the model)
Grit rollers..............................Metallic rollers with a file-like surface that feed the media back and forth.
Media sensors.......................The front sensor is used to sense the leading edge of the media. The rear sensor
is used to sense the trailing edge of the media.
Tool carriage..........................Moves the cutter-pen or plotting pen across the media during cutting or plotting.
Tool holder.............................Holds the cutter-pen or plotting pen and moves it up or down.
Pen station (installed on 2-pen models only)
..............................................The second pen is mounted here. (Factory-installed option)
Stand .....................................Used to make the plotter more portable and to free up counter space.
Grit roller position guide........Stickers on the front of the Y rail and the rear side of the top cover that show the
position of each grit roller. Use these alignment marks as an aid in locating the
Push rollers.
Cutting mat............................Cutter blade moved on this mat, preventing wears of the blade.
Cutting groove.......................Used when cross cutting is performed.
Cross cutter unit ....................Used to perform cross cutting of media so that the cut length can be removed
from the roll.

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Rear View
Push roller hold-down force switching lever
Media set lever
Stock rollers
Media stocker
AC line inlet
USB interface
Media lock
RS-232C interface
Network interface
Media set lever......................Used to raise or lower the Push rollers during the loading or unloading of media.
Push roller hold-down force switching lever
..............................................Used to switch between the three push roller forces (outside push rollers only has
2 forces of strong and medium).
AC line inlet ...........................Inlet where the power cord is connected.
Media stocker........................Used to carry roll media and ensure its proper rotation.
Stock rollers...........................A media roll is placed on these rollers.
Media lock.............................Used to prevent the stock rollers from rotating when the media roll has been
placed on top of them. The media lock ensures that the media is pulled straight
out from the roll.
USB interface connector .......Used to connect the plotter to the computer with a USB interface cable.
Network interface connector ....Used to connect the plotter to the computer with a network interface cable.
RS-232C interface connector
..............................................Used to connect the plotter to the computer with a RS-232C interface cable.

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Assembling
Assemble the stand.
The stand is made up of the following parts.
Stand side bar x 2 Base assembly x 2 Center bar x 1
(Enclosure) Allen wrench
(for M5 screws) x 1
Socket head cap screw
(M5) x 20
Media stocker x 2
(Enclosure)
Stock roller x 2
(Enclosure)
Front Loading and Rear Loading
It is necessary to set the loading settings from the plotter control
panel depending on the attachment direction.
Default factory setup is set as rear loading.
It is recommended to use as rear loading.
If you desire to load the material from the front, it is also possible to
use the front loading.
Use the plotter with enough space behind in this case.
Also, be aware that continuous cutting with cross cut is not
possible.
Supplement
For front loading, change the settings from the
plotter control panel. P.2-20

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Assembling the Stand
The mounting direction is different for the front loading and the rear loading models.
<Front loading>
<Rear loading>
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Assembly
Supplement
Assemble the stand so that the front and rear
lengths of the base assembly are the same for
both the left and right stand sides.
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Assemble the left and right stand sides. Fasten a base assembly
to each of the stand side bars with four socket head cap screws
using the Allen wrench.
Socket head
cap screw
Stand side bar
Base
assembly
Stand side bar
2
Loosely fasten the center bar to the left and right stand sides
with four socket head cap screws (two on each side), using the
Allen wrench.
Center bar
Stand sides
Socket head
cap screw
Socket head
cap screw
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