GRAPHTEC FCX4000 SERIES User guide

FCX4000 SERIES
CUTTING PLOTTER
SETUP MANUAL
MANUAL NO. FCX4000-UM-8M1
Preface
Thank you for choosing this product. Carefully keep this manual in a handy location for quick reference as necessity prior
to use to ensure safe and correct use and also to thoroughly understand the functions and operate them effectively.
Prior to use
Be sure to read the attached "TO ENSURE SAFE AND CORRECT USE" prior to use. Otherwise, it may cause an
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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.
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(3) While every effort has been made to provide complete and accurate information, please contact your sales
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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.
Roles of each manual
Setup Manual (this manual) .......Read it to understand displaying method for the User's Manual, method for connecting
this Cutting Plotter with the PC, installing method for driver software, and to prepare for
the operation.
User's Manual (PDF data) ..........Read it to thoroughly understand the functions.
٘ P. 0 0 indicates reference page in this Setup Manual.
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Before starting the Setup
Make the following preparations before starting Setup.
Check that all of the items included in the package. (Please see in the User's Manual (PDF).)
For the Parts Names, please see in the User's Manual (PDF).
To use the Cutting Master 4, previously install the design application (Adobe Illustrator or CorelDraw ) that is used.
For the latest supported version, please visit our website.
When there are virus detection program or system resident program, terminate them beforehand.
Upon installation, be sure to log in Windows/Macintosh using an account with administrator privileges on your computer.
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Launching the Start menu For each software, install them using the Installer stored in the attached DVD-
ROM. P. 0 7
Installing the Software
Setup in a Windows operating environment
A. Install FCX4000 Software
Installing the Driver software (Cutting
Plotter Driver)
The Driver software controls the Plotter and makes plotting according to the
data created by the PC. P. 0 9
Install the software as necessity.
Setup in a Macintosh operating environment
B. Setup the Graphtec Pro Studio
A. Setup the Cutting Master 4
Software enabling cutting data to be created through simple commands.
Create designs and edit characters/shapes using this software.
Plug-in driver that enables simple cutting through direct operation from within
Adobe Illustrator.
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C. Setup the Cutting Master 4 Plug-in driver that enables simple cutting through direct operation from within
Adobe Illustrator and CorelDRAW. P.11
D. Install the User's Manual Install the User's Manual. P.11
Setting up the Plotter main unit
1. Attaching a Tool The cutter blade can replaced depending on the material or thickness of the
media. P. 0 3
2. Loading the Media Set up the media in the Plotter. P. 0 4
3. About the Initial Setup screen Select "Display Language" and "Length Unit". P. 0 5
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B. Setup the Graphtec Studio Software enabling cutting data to be created through simple commands.
Create designs and edit characters/shapes using this software. P.12

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Setting up the Plotter main unit
1 Attaching a Tool
Attach a tool to the plotter.
Attaching a Tool
When attaching the tool in the tool holder, please note the following.
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moving.
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It is explained here using cutter plunger as an example.
1Loosen the tool holder screw.
Tool holder
Bracket to hold tool
Tool holder screw
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touches the upper part of the holder.
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Flange Bracket to hold tool
Tool holder screw
Removing the tool
When removing the tool, turn the tool holder screw counterclockwise to remove the tool.
2 Loading the Media
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securely attached to the writing panel before cutting.
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sheet or something similar on the panel before cutting. Replacement of damaged writing panel is available for a fee.
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tape on all four sides.
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panel.
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sensitivity adjustment. (See “Adjusting the Sensor Level” in the User's Manual (PDF).)
How to Load the media
(1) Make sure that the [CHART HOLD] key is turned off.
(2) Place the media on the writing panel.
(3) Press the [CHART HOLD] key (to hold-down the media) next to the control panel.
(4) The green [CHART HOLD] key lamp (to hold-down the media) lights to indicate that the media is being held by electrostatic
adhesion.
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Press the [CHART HOLD] key (to hold-down the media) again to release the electrostatic adhesion. The green lamp will not be lit.
It may take some time to be able to hold-down the media by pressing the [CHART HOLD] key (to hold-down the media) depending
on operating environment.
After the media has been held for a while by electrostatic adhesion, it may become charged with static electricity and therefore be
harder to remove from the writing panel. There is nothing abnormal about this phenomenon.

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3 About the Initial Setup screen
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display language and length unit.
You can also change the settings from the menu after a setup.
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1Once the machine is powered on (" | " side) a message will be displayed after the version will be displayed.
Here, DISPLAY LANGUAGE setting screen is displayed.
2Use the POSITION ( ) keys to select the language.
(You can also change the settings from the menu after a setup.)
3Press the [ENTER] key.
After the DISPLAY LANGUAGE is selected, the LENGTH UNIT screen will appear.
4Press the [1] key (METRIC) or the [2] key (INCH) to select the length unit setting.
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Setting will be set, and it will return to default screen.
4 Tool adjustment and test cutting
After setting the Tool/Speed/Force/Acceleration, make test cutting, and repeat until optimal condition is achieved.
CAUTION
Do not touch the Tool tip when power is turned
on or during operation.
1Load the media for test cutting in the plotter.
2Press the [COND/TEST] key in the default screen.
CONDITION setting screen (1/4) is displayed.
Setting the Tool conditions
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Manual (PDF) for more information on how to
set the various cutting conditions.
3Set the Tool conditions (Tool, Speed, Force, Acceleration).

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To make 1 cut with set value
4Make test cutting for one piece while Tool conditions are
being set.
(1) Press the POSITION ( ) key (CUT TEST).
(2) Press the POSITION ( ) keys to move the tool
carriage to the location you wish to perform the test cutting.
CAUTION
When the [ENTER] key is
pressed, the tool carriage will
start moving, so take care not
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Press the [ENTER] key.
1 cut test pattern is cut.
To make 3 cuts with set value and ±1 of set value
4Make test cutting for three pieces while Tool conditions
are being set.
(1) Press the POSITION ( ) key (CUT TEST).
CUT TEST screen is displayed.
(2) Press the POSITION ( ) keys to move the tool
carriage to the location you wish to perform the test cutting.
(3) Press the [1] key (FORCE). Cut Order
+1 Setting
values -1
3 cutting test patterns are cut,
with current FORCE in the
center, and 1 each of FORCE
increased and decreased for 1.
(4) Press the [ENTER] key after completion.
It will return to CUT TEST menu screen.
(5) Press the [2] key (CUTTER OFFSET).
3 cutting test patterns are cut, with current CUTTER
OFFSET in the center, and 1 each of CUTTER OFFSET
increased and decreased for 1.
(6) Press the [ENTER] key after completion.
It will return to CUT TEST menu screen.
5Check if the cut test is appropriate.
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Adjustment of Offset
How to check offset
Check if the offset value is set correctly by
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Increase the offset value.
Optimal offset value.
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Decrease the offset value.
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corner is not cut or if it is cut too much.
Adjustment for Half Cutting
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If the backing sheet has been cut through, either the FORCE setting is
too high or the cutter-blade tip is extended too far. If the backing sheet
shows only a few traces of the cutter blade, either the FORCE setting is
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Adjustment for Cutting Out
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If the media is not completely cut, either the FORCE setting is too low or
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extended.
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Adjustment When Using Plotting Pen
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set the FORCE to the lowest setting without any faint lines. See "Setting
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Installing the Software
Install the software stored in the attached DVD-ROM into the PC that is used.
This section explains how to install the software when using a Windows 10 (64-bit) operating environment.
Note Upon installation, be sure to log in Windows using an account with administrator privileges on your computer.
If you have logged on using a standard user account, an "User Account Control" screen asking you to enter the administrator account
password may appear.
Supported OS
This software supports the following OS environments:
Windows 10 (32-bit/64-bit), Windows 8.1 (32-bit/64-bit), Windows 8 (32-bit/64-bit ), Windows 7 (32-bit/64-bit )
Macintosh Mac OS X 10.11 to 10.7/ macOS 10.13 to 10.12
(Graphtec Studio also supports Mac OSX 10.6.)
When Using Macintosh
Macintosh operating environments are supported by the following software.
Proceed with installation in accordance with your operating environment.
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Note that Adobe Illustrator must be installed on your computer prior to use.
When checking the manual in the Macintosh operating environment, open the pertinent manual on the accompanying DVD-ROM in the
following sequence: [Manuals] > [Each Language] > [Manual According to Software].
Setup in a Windows operating environment
Launching the Start Menu
After starting up Windows, insert the [USER GUIDE & SOFTWARE DVD] supplied with the FCX4000 into your computer's DVD
drive.
The below screen will appear before the Start Menu launches.
Continue with installation in accordance with the following procedures.
1The start-up message of DVD drive is displayed. Click on the message.
* When setting up the DVD in the computer, this message will disappear after a few seconds.
2DVD operation screen is displayed.
Select the “Run MultiSetup.exe” from the DVD operation screen.
* If the DVD operation screen is not displayed, select the set DVD drive from the Explorer.
Then, select the “MultiSetup.exe” in the DVD and double-click on it.

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If you have logged in using a standard user
account, an "User Account Control" screen asking
you to enter the administrator account password
may appear. Enter the password, and then click on
[Yes].
3The [User Account Control] screen is displayed.
Click on [Yes] if you have logged in using an administrator account.
4The [Start] screen will appear.
Use the “Start Menu” screen to install the software you require to use the plotter.
First-time users should proceed with installation by clicking on [Install FCX4000 Software].
Proceed with installation according to your operating environment.
A
B
C
D
A. Install FCX4000 Software:
Install the [Plotter Driver].
B. Setup Graphtec Pro Studio:
"Software enabling cutting data to be created through simple commands.
Create designs and edit characters/shapes using this software."
C. Setup Cutting Master 4:
Plug-in driver that enables simple cutting through direct operation from
within Adobe Illustrator and CorelDRAW.
Adobe Illustrator or CorelDRAW must be installed on your computer prior to
use.
D. Install User's Manual:
Installs the User's Manual.
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A. Install FCX4000 Software
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FCX4000 Software] to install the device.
This operation will install the [Plotter Driver].
Note Do not connect the accompanying USB cable yet.
Doing so may prevent the [Plotter Driver] from being
installed properly.
Refer to the procedures in this User's Manual when
connecting the USB cable.
Installing the [Plotter Driver]
1Click on [Install FCX4000 Software].
After a while, the "Setup" screen of "Graphtec FCX4000
driver" will be displayed.
Click on [OK].
2Next, check to make sure the plotter is not connected to
your computer, then click on [Next].
3Click on [Next] again.
4Select the [Port Name] to be used.
Here, select [USB].
Clicking on [Next] will begin the driver installation
process.
USB : Selected when a USB cable is used for
connection.
COM1 : Selected when an RS-232C (serial) cable is
used for connection.
FILE : Selected to save outputted data (plot data) to
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Standard TCP/IP Port :
Connect using a LAN cable.
Select "USB"
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To select "COM1" in "Selecting Port Name", do the
installation according to the message.
(For more information about connecting the RS-232C cable,
see "Connecting the computer" in User's Manual (PDF).)
Supplement (When selecting the Standard TCP/IP Port)
When selecting the "Standard TCP/IP Port" in the "Select
port name", install it according to the message.
Connect the network cable after installing it. (See
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for more information on how to connect the network cable.)
IP address depends on the network environment. Please
consult your network administrator. See "Setting the
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on how to check the IP address of this device.
5The "Windows Security" screen will appear momentarily.
Click on [Install] to install the [Plotter Driver].
6Next, the "Graphtec FCX4000 driver installation
completed" screen will appear.
Click on [OK] to reboot your computer.
This concludes the installation of the [Plotter Driver].
After rebooting your computer, follow the below procedures to
connect the USB cable.

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Connecting the USB Cable
7First, make sure that Windows 10 has been launched
successfully.
Next, ensure that the plotter is turned off and then
connect the USB cable supplied with the plotter to your
computer.
(1) Make sure that the power switch is turned off (" " side).
(2) Connect the power cable.
(3) Connect the USB cable.
USB cable
(Accessories)
1. Connect to your
computer.
2. Connect to the
Cutting Plotter.
8Turn on (" | " side) the power switch.
9Installation of the device starts.
After a while, the printer icon of plotter will be added in
the "Devices and Printers" screen.
* To display the "Devices and Printers" screen, display
the "Control Panel" screen from the Start menu
and then click on the [Devices and Printers] in the
[Hardware and Sound].
This concludes the installation of the driver software.
Next, please install the software applications.
Install the software in accordance with your operating
environment.
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B. Setup Graphtec Pro Studio
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C. Set Up Cutting Master 4
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D. Install User's Manual
Follow the below procedures to install the User's Manual (pdf
format).
PDF browsing software must be installed on your computer in
order to read the manual.
Installing "User's Manual"
1Click on [Install User's Manual].
The"FCX4000 User's Manual Setup" screen will appear
momentarily.
Click on [Next].
2When this screen appears, click on [Finish].
This concludes the installation of the [User's Manual].
The newly-installed [User's Manual] will be registered under
your Windows Start Menu.

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Setup in a Macintosh operating environment
A. Set Up Cutting Master 4
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B. Setup Graphtec Studio
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