MIMAKI CG-FX SERIES User manual

D200805
OPERATION MANUAL
MIMAKI ENGINEERING CO., LTD.
TKB Gotenyama Building, 5-9-41, Kitashinagawa, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo 141-0001, Japan
Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]
URL: http: // www.mimaki. co. jp/
CUTTING PLOTTER
CG-FX Series

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CAUTION
DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY: THIS LIMITED WARRANTY OF MIMAKI SHALL BE THE
SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE WARRANTY AND IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES,
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY
OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS, AND MIMAKI NEITHER ASSUMES NOR AUTHO-
RIZES DEALER TO ASSUME FOR IT ANY OTHER OBLIGATION OR LIABILITY OR MAKE
ANY OTHER WARRANTY OR MAKE ANY OTHER WARRANTY IN CONNECTION WITH
ANY PRODUCT WITHOUT MIMAKI'S PRIOR WRITTEN CONSENT. IN NO EVENT SHALL
MIMAKI BE LIABLE FOR SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR
FOR LOSS OF PROFITS OF DEALER OR CUSTOMERS OF ANY PRODUCT.
Requests
•This Operation manual has been carefully prepared for your easy understanding, however, please
do not hesitate to contact a distributor in your district or our office if you have any inquiry.
•Description contained in this Operation manual are subject to change without notice for improve-
ment.
•Generally, names and designations referred to in this Operation manual are trade marks or regis-
tered trade marks of the manufacturers or suppliers.
Reproduction of this manual is strictly prohibited.
All Rights Reserved. Copyright © 2007 MIMAKI ENGINEERING Co., Ltd.

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Interference to televisions and radios
The product described in this manual generates high frequency when operating.
The product can interfere with radios and televisions if set up or commissioned under improper
conditions. The product is not guaranteed against any damage to specific-purpose radio and
televisions.
The product’s interference with your radio or television will be checked by turning on/off the
power switch of the product.
In the event that the product is the cause of interference, try to eliminate it by taking one of the
following corrective measures or taking some of them in combination.
•Change the orientation of the antenna of the television set or radio to find a position without
reception difficulty.
•Separate the television set or radio from this product.
•Plug the power cord of this product into an outlet which is isolated from power circuits connected
to the television set or radio.
FCC Statement (USA)
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 Operation manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which cause
the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
•In the case where MIMAKI-recommended cable is not used for connection of
this device, limits provided by FCC rules can be exceeded.
To prevent this, use of MIMAKI-recommended cable is essential for the
connection of this device.
Not for use in a computer room as defined in the Standard for Protection of Electronic Computer/Data
Processing Equipment, ANSI/NFPA 75 National Devision.

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Foreword
Congratulations on your purchase of a CG-FX series cutting plotter.
CG-FX series cutting plotter is a highly functional cutting plotter with the high-speed registration
mark detection.
Read this Operation manual carefully and make the most effective use of your plotter.
Be sure to read this Operation manual carefully, before starting to operate the plotter.
This Operation manual to the models as firmware version 2.50 or later.
When turning on the power, you can confirm the firmware version. To confirm the firmware version
refer to "Turning the power on" (Refer to Page 2.7)
On This Operation manual
•This Operation manual describes the operation and maintenance of CG-FX series cutting
plotter (hereinafter referred to as the device).
•Please read and fully understand this Operation manual before putting the machine into
service. It is also necessary to keep this Operation manual on hand.
•Make arrangements to deliver this Operation manual to the person in charge of the op-
eration of this device.
•This Operation manual has been carefully prepared for your easy understanding, how-
ever, please do not hesitate to contact a distributor in your district or our office if you have
any inquiry.
•Description contained in this Operation manual are subject to change without notice for
improvement.
•In the case where this Operation manual should be illegible due to destruction or lost by
fire or breakage, purchase another copy of the Operation manual from our office.

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Features
The features of the device are described below. Together with the method of operation of the device
explained in this manual, they help you understand how to use the device properly.
Photo electric eye
High accuracy mark-detection sensor enables the mark plotted on sheets to automatically read, com-
pensate distances, set the plotting and compensate paper gradient.
Roll Sheet Stopper Function
The newly developed roll stopper is incorporated so as to set a wide roll paper without sagging.
Two Clamp Pressure Modes Change Over Mechanism
The sheet clamp system has been modified to incorporate two clamp pressure modes change over
mechanism so as to widen the applicable sheet size limit.
Strong pressure mode substantially increases the clamp pressure that prevents a long sheet slippage.
The moderate pressure mode prevents from getting scratching by grit roller during plot operation.
New Cutter Holder
The new cutter holder equipping with a capped tip has a mechanism enabling the tip protrusion to
adjust by the rotable knob with attaching to the pen carriage. (Former type cutter holders are also
usable.)
Front Loading Capability
By installing the roll table at the front side, the roll sheet can be cut by arranging the front loading.
(Unsuitable in use of the automatic sheet cutting function.)
Roll sheet settable up to 6 rolls
Up to 6 roll tables attachable to leg assy.
Plug-in cutting software (FineCut) attached
The plug-in software, FineCut enables to perform finely cutting characters or illustration edited on the
Illustrator.
Automatic Sheet Cutting Function
Enables to cut a roll sheet or a leaf sheet automatically

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For safe operation
Pictorial signs
Pictorial signs are used in this Operation manual for safe operation of and in prevention of damages to
the device. Pictorial signs and their meanings are given below. Read and fully understand before
reading the text.
•Indicates the case where it is assumed that misuse of the machine, ignor-
ing this sign, as this may cause fire or poisoning. Be sure to read this
manual for proper operation.
•Indicates the case where it is assumed that misuse of the machine, ignor-
ing this sign, can cause damage only to property.
• Indicates a caution you must observe when operating the product.
•The symbol " " indicates helpful information that will facilitate the use of
the device.
•Indicates the reference page for related contents.
Example of pictorial signs
•The symbol " " indicates the case where some phenomenon that requires
a CAUTION sign (including "DANGER" and "WARNING" signs) exists. A
concrete precaution (precaution against an electric shock in the case of the
sketch given on the left) is shown in the illustration.
•The symbol " " indicates a prohibited behavior. A concrete illustration of
prohibition (disassembly is prohibited in the sketch given on the left) is
shown in or next to the illustration.
•The symbol " " indicates a thing that is forced to be done and instruction
that is forced to be followed. A concrete illustration of instruction (the
removal of a plug from the receptacle is instructed in the sketch given on
the left) is drawn in the illustration.

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Abnormal event occurs.
•If the device is used under an
abnormal condition where the
device produces smoke or
unpleasant smell, fire or electric
shocks can result. Be sure to
turn off the power switch
immediately and detach the plug
from the receptacle. Check first
to be sure that the device no
longer produces smoke, and
contact a distributor in your
district for repair. Never repair
your device by yourself since it is
very dangerous for you to do so.
Handling of the power cable
•Use the supplied power cable.
•Take care not to damage, break
or work on the power cable.
If a heavy matter is placed on the
power cable, heated or drawn,
the power cable can break to
cause fire or electric shocks.
Never Do the Following
WARNING
Do not disassemble or remodel the device.
•Never disassemble or remodel
the main unit of the plotter.
Disassembling/remodeling any of
them will result in electric shocks
or breakdown of the device.
Do not use the device in damp places.
•Avoid damp environments when
putting the device into service.
Do not splash water onto the
device.
High-humidity or water will give
rise to fire, electric shocks or
breakdown of the device.

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Precautions in installation
CAUTION
A place exposed to direct sunlight
A place in which temperature and humidity
vary by a great margin
Use the device under the
following environment.
Operating environment:
20 to 35°C
35 to 65% (Rh)
A place exposed to direct air blow from air
conditioner, etc.
A place that is not horizontal
A place that vibrates
A place where fire is present

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Precautions in use
CAUTION
Be careful with the movable parts
•Do not touch a rolling grit roller,
or may hurt fingertips or tear off
finger nails
•Keep head and hands away from
any moving parts during plot
operation, or may cause
accidental injuries.
•Wear proper clothes. (Do not
wear such as loose-fit clothes
and accessories).
Bind a long hair.
Sheets
•If media that is likely to tightly
curl, flatten first the paper before
using it for printing. Heavily-
curled sheet affect the Cut
(plotted) result.
Caution with cutters
•Do not touch the edged cutter
blade.
•Do not swing a cut holder to
avoid danger. The blade may be
lunged out.
Warning labels
•Be sure understand firmly the
warnings given on the labels. In
the case where any of the
warning label has become so
soiled that the warning message
is illegible or has come off,
purchase a new one from your
local distributor or our office.
Refer to Appendix for the label
adhering locations.