MUTOH MC series User manual

MC-SERIES MULTI-TOOL
CUTTING PLOTTERS
OPERATION
INSTRUCTIONS
MUTOH EUROPE N.V. Part N°. AP-75020
Rev. 1.0 - 18/12/98

Operation Instructions MC-Series cutting plotters
AP-75020, Rev. 1.0 - 18/12/98

Operation Instructions MC-Series cutting plotters
AP-75020, Rev. 1.0 - 18/12/98
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This document may not be reproduced by any means, in whole or in part, without written
permission of the copyright owner.
This document is furnished to support the MUTOH MC Series cutting plotters. In
consideration of the furnishing of the information contained in this document, the party to
whom it is given assumes its custody and control and agrees to the following:
1. The information herein contained is given in confidence, and any part thereof shall not
be copied or reproduced without written consent of Mutoh Europe N.V.
2. This document or the contents herein under no circumstances, shall be used in the
manufacture or reproduction of the article shown and the delivery of this document shall
not constitute any right or license to do so.
FCC WARNING
This equipment complies with the requirements for a class A computing device in the FCC
rules, part 15, subpart J.
Operation of this device in a residential area may interfere with television reception or
operation of utilities.
Cutters generate weak radio signals and may interfere with television reception and
utilities. If the cutter does interfere with radio or TV reception, try the following:
• Change the direction of your radio and TV reception antenna or feeder.
• Change the direction of the cutter.
• Move either the cutter or the receiving antenna so that there is more distance between
them.
• Be sure the cutter and the receiving antenna are on separate power lines.

Operation Instructions MC-Series cutting plotters
AP-75020, Rev. 1.0 - 18/12/98

Operation Instructions MC-Series cutting plotters
AP-75020, Rev. 1.0 - 18/12/98
Congratulations with your new MUTOH cutting plotter !
We are happy to find you joining the ever rapidly growing family of MUTOH
computer peripherals users.
By purchasing an MC-series cutter, you have become the owner of one of the
most versatile multiple-tool cutters in the market. It is fast, reliable, of the
highest quality and has been assembled with the application of the most
stringent quality checks.
But even more important, it is easy to use, as the following guide will show
you.
Hereafter you will find all information necessary to set-up your MC-cutting
plotter in a trice.
ENJOY!

Operation Instructions MC-Series cutting plotters
AP-75020, Rev. 1.0 - 18/12/98

Operation Instructions MC-Series cutting plotters
AP-75020, Rev. 1.0 - 18/12/98
TABLE OF CONTENTS
MC-SERIES MULTI-TOOL CUTTING PLOTTERS OPERATION
INSTRUCTIONS
SETTING UP THE CUTTER........................................................................1
PREPARING THE CUTTING ENVIRONMENT............................................................ 1
UNPACKING THE CUTTER........................................................................................ 2
WHAT’S IN THE BOX ?............................................................................................... 2
GETTING TO KNOW THE CUTTER PARTS .............................................................. 3
ASSEMBLING THE PLOTTER.................................................................................... 5
CONNECTING THE CUTTER TO THE COMPUTER.................................................. 8
CONNECTING THE POWER CABLE ......................................................................... 9
COMMUNICATION SETTINGS................................................................................... 9
CHANGING THE SET-UP LANGUAGE OF YOUR CUTTER.................................... 10
PREPARING FOR A JOB..........................................................................11
LOADING MEDIA...................................................................................................... 11
ADJUSTING THE KNIFE DEPTH.............................................................................. 14
INSTALLING A TOOL................................................................................................ 16
SETTING THE CUTTING FORCE / TEST SQUARES............................................... 18
OFFSET PRINCIPLE................................................................................................. 19
OFFSET EFFECT...................................................................................................... 19
OFFSET ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE.................................................................... 20
PERFORMING A TEST............................................................................................. 23
FIXED KNIFE SYSTEM............................................................................................. 25
UNDERSTANDING THE KEYBOARD & MENU STRUCTURE................28
GUIDED TOUR AROUND THE KEYBOARD............................................................. 28
KEYBOARD CONCEPT ............................................................................................ 33
MENU STRUCTURE - OVERVIEW........................................................................... 34
OVERVIEW GENERAL SETTINGS........................................................................... 37

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SETTING UP THE CUTTER
PREPARING THE CUTTING ENVIRONMENT
The location where you set up your equipment is very important. Please see to it
that it meets following conditions :
♦ Power supply of 100 to 120 VAC 50/60 Hz or 200 to 240 VAC 50/60 Hz.
♦ Ambient Conditions :
• Operating environment
- Temperature : 5° C to 40° C (41° F to 104° F).
- Humidity : 35% - 75% non-condensing.
• Recommended environment
- Temperature : Room temperature 16°C to 32°C (61° F to 90° F).
- Humidity : 50% to 65%, non-condensing.
• Variation rate
- Temperature : 2° C per hour.
- Humidity : 5% per hour.
• Storage environment
- Temperature : 0° C to 50° C (32° F to 122° F).
♦ Please protect your cutter from moisture, dust, draughts and direct sunlight. It is
best to keep your machine away from open windows and air-conditioners.
♦ See to it that there is an adequate space around the cutter so that ventilation is
not obstructed.
♦ Avoid unnecessary vibrations and set up your cutter on a level surface.
When selecting a place for your cutter, leave at least 150 cm (60”) in front and 150
cm (60”) at the rear.

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UNPACKING THE CUTTER
• When unpacking the cutter, check whether all parts described in the parts
lists are included in the boxes. Consult your dealer if anything seems to be
missing.
• Lifting the machine out of the box should be done by two persons.
• Protect the plotter from firm shocks.
• Do not dismantle the unit.
To unpack the cutter:
1. Lift the cutter unit out of the box and put it on a flat, stable surface.
2. Take out the accessories box.
3. Remove all plastic wrapping materials.
4. Remove the pieces of foam.
5. Unpack the stand.
WHAT’S IN THE BOX ?
• MC plotter unit with roll support system, 2 conveyor rolls and
small guiding flanges
• Cutting plotter stand
• Mutoh MC-Series User’s Guide
• Knife holder with depth indication (+ 1 cutting blade)
• Set of 2 spare cutting blades 45°
• Set of 2 water-based fibre tip pens
• Spare cutting mat
• Power Cord
• RS-232 Serial interface cable
• 3” core roll media guiding flanges (2 pcs)