GRAPHTEC MP303-04 User manual

303-04
USER’S MANUAL
MANUAL NO. MP303-UM-151

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TO ENSURE SAFE AND CORRECT USE
•To ensure safe and correct use of your plotter, read this Manual thoroughly before use.
•After having read this Manual, keep it in a handy location for quick reference as needed.
•Do not permit small children to touch the plotter.
•The following describes important points for safe operation. Please be sure to observe them strictly.
Conventions Used in This Manual
To promote safe and accurate use of the plotter as well as to prevent human injury and property damage,
safety precautions provided in this manual are ranked into the three categories described below. Be sure you
understand the difference between each of the categories.
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 physi-
cal damage to the plotter.
Description of Safety Symbols
The symbol indicates information that requires careful attention (which includes warnings).
The point requiring attention is described by an illustration or text within or next to the
symbol.
The symbol indicates action that is prohibited. Such prohibited action is described by an
illustration or text within or next to the symbol.
The symbol indicates 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
WARNING
During a plotting operation, do not touch theY bar,
carriage, and other moving parts.
•Such action may cause human injury.
Even when the plotter is stopped, it may suddenly
start operating if it receives data, so be sure to
keep your hands, hair, and so forth away from the
vicinity of the plotter’s moving parts such as theY
bar and the pen carriage.
•Such action may cause human injury.
Do not connect the plotter to a non-rated power
supply.
•Use of a different supply voltage may result in elec-
trical shock or a fire hazard due to current leakage.
If the plotter generates smoke, is too hot, emits a
strange odor, or otherwise functions abnormally,
do not continue using it. Turn off its power and
unplug its power cable from the elec-
trical socket.
•Use of the plotter in such status may
result in a fire hazard or electrical
shock.
•After confirming that smoke is no longer being gen-
erated, contact your sales
representative or nearest
vendor to request repair.
•Never try to perform repair
yourself. Repair work by in-
experienced personnel is
extremely dangerous.
No touching
Keep away
Use prohibited
Prohibited
Do not disassemble or remodel the plotter.
•Such action may cause electrical shock or a fire haz-
ard due to current leakage.
•Contact with the high-voltage parts within the plotter
may cause electrical shock.
•If the plotter requires repair, contact your sales rep-
resentative or nearest vendor.
Do not use the plotter in a location where it will be
exposed to water, rain or snow.
•Such location may cause electrical shock or a fire
hazard due to current leakage.
No disassembl
y
Avoid water
Beware of electrical shock
Do not allow dust or metallic matter to adhere to
the power plug.
•A dirty power plug may result in electrical shock or a
fire hazard due to current leakage.
Beware of electrical shock
Prohibited
Unplug the power
cable from the socket
Do not use the power cable if it is damaged.
•Use of a damaged cable may result in electrical shock
or a fire hazard due to current leakage.
•Replace the power cable with a new one.

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Safety Precautions (Continued)
CAUTION
Prohibited
Avoid water
Beware of electrical shock
Prohibited
Prohibited
Do not use or store the plotter in a location ex-
posed to direct sunlight or the direct draft of an air
conditioner or heater.
•Such location may impair the performance of the plot-
ter.
Do not place any receptacle containing water or
other fluid on top of the plotter.
•Fluid falling inside the plotter may cause electrical
shock or a fire hazard due to current leakage.
Do not use or store the plotter in an excessively
dusty or humid location.
•Such location may impair the performance of the plot-
ter.
Do not install, use, or store the plotter in a loca-
tion subject to excessive mechanical vibration or
electrical noise.
•Such location may impair the performance of the plot-
ter.
Unplug the power
cable from the socket
If water or foreign matter enters inside the plotter,
do not continue using it.Turn off its power and un-
plug its power cable from the electrical socket.
•Use of the plotter in such status may result in electri-
cal shock or a fire hazard due to current leakage.
•Contact your sales representative or nearest vendor
to request repair.
Do not clean the plotter using a volatile solvent
(such as thinner or benzene).
•Such action may impair its performance.
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When disconnecting the power cable or an inter-
face cable, do not pull on the cable.
•Such action will damage the cable, resulting in a fire
hazard or electrical shock. Be sure to hold the power
cable’s plug or the interface cable’s connector.
Do not attempt to lubricate the plotter’s mecha-
nisms.
•Such action may cause it to break down.

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Safety Precautions (Continued)
CAUTION
Be sure to use Graphtec ink pen tips only.
•Using non-Graphtec pen tips may lower the perfor-
mance or cause a malfunction or a failure.
Do not disassemble the ink tip.
•Such action may cause a failure.
Always clean the pen caps.
•Dried ink may clog the pen tip and make it unusable.
Do not put magnetic cards, magnetic tapes and
floppy disks etc. close to the pen carriage and pen
station.
•Such action may corrupt data because these parts
contain magnets.
Do not attach or remove the pen to/from the pen
carriage.
•Such action may cause a malfunction.
Prohibited
Prohibited
Prohibited
No disassembly
Clean the
pen caps

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WARNING:
The United States Federal Communications Commission has specified that the following notice must be brought
to the attention of users of this product.
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION RADIO FREQUENCY
INTERFERENCE STATEMENT
NOTE : This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device,
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates,
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction
manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential
area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at
his own expense.
USE SHIELDED CABLES
To comply with FCC Class A requirements, all external data interface cables and connectors must be properly
shielded and grounded. Proper cables and connectors are available from GRAPHTEC’s authorized dealers or
manufacturers of computers or peripherals. GRAPHTEC is not responsible for any interference caused by
using cables and connectors other than those recommended or by unauthorized changes or modifications to
this equipment. Unauthorized changes or modifications could void the user’s authority to operate the equip-
ment.

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Selecting a Power Cable
Be sure to refer to the following tables if you wish to use a cable other than the one supplied as an accessory.
Table 1 100 V to 120 V Power Supply Voltage Range
Supply
Plug Configuration Plug Voltage Reference Power Cable
Type Selector Standards
Settings
North ANSI C73.11 UL Listed
America NEMA 5-15
125 V 100/120 V UL498/817/62 Type SJT
10 A CSA22.2 No.18AWG x 3
NO.42/21/49 300 V, 10 A
Table 2 200 V to 240 V Power Supply Voltage Range
Supply
Plug Configuration Plug Voltage Reference Power Cable
Type Selector Standards
Settings
Europe CEE(7)VII TYPE: H05VV-F
250 V 200 V IEC320 3 x 1.0 mm2
10 A CEE13
UK BS1363 TYPE: H05VV-F
250 V 200 V BS4491 3 x 1.0 mm2
5 A BS6500
Australia AS3112 TYPE: OD3CFC
250 V 200 V AS3109 3 x 1.0 mm2
10 A AS3191
North UL Listed
America ANSI C73.20
250 V 200 V NEMA 6-15 Type SJT
15 A UL 198.6 No.18AWG x 3
300 V, 10 A
Switzerland SEV1011 TYPE: H05VV-F
250 V 200 V SEV1004 3 x 0.75 mm2
6 A SEV1012

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PREFACE
Thank you for purchasing the MP303-04 plotter. This pen plotter incorporates a digital servo drive to perform
plotting operations at high speed and high precision.
To ensure optimum use of its various functions, be sure to read this manual thoroughly before use.
■Notes on the Use of This Manual
(1) All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmit-
ted.
(2) The specifications and other information in this manual are subject to change without notice.
(3) While every effort has been made to supply complete and accurate information about this product, please
address any inquiries about unclear information, possible errors, or other comments to Graphtec Corpora-
tion.
(4) Notwithstanding the preceding paragraph, Graphtec Corporation assumes no liability for damages result-
ing from the use of the information contained herein or of the product.
■Registered Trademarks
The names of companies, logos, and products mentioned herein are registered trademarks or trademarks of
their respective companies.
■Copyrights
All copyrights regarding this manual belong to Graphtec Corporation.

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Unpacking Your Plotter
After unpacking your plotter and before actual use, be sure to visually inspect the plotter and to confirm the
presence of all standard accessories.
■Visual inspection
Carefully check the exterior of the plotter. If you detect a flaw or other defect, please contact the vendor where
you purchased this plotter.
■Checking the standard accessories
Make sure that you have all the parts listed in the following table. If any part has been omitted, please contact
your vendor.
Exterior View Part Name Description Qty.
1AC adapter SA45-3129 1
2Cable AC cable 1
3USB cable (1.5 m) CBL0106-1-5M 1
4Water based KF550-S1 1 pack
fiber-tip pens ( 2 of black, 1 each of red, blue, green )
5Plotting paper Coated paper (PL501) 5 sheets
6Soft plastic cover For MP303-04 plotters 1
7Paper alignment To mark positions on the writing 1 sheet
stickers panel for paper alignment (8 stickers)

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Exterior View Part Name Description Qty.
8Rubber insert 8
9Tilt stand To stand an MP303-04 plotter 2
at a 60°angle
QuickStart Manual
10 and 1 each
Usage Precautions
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