GCC Technologies DecalExpress, User Manual

Page 1: ...LabelExpress DecalExpress User Manual v 9 0...

Page 2: ...with high productivity the LABELEXPRESS DECALEXPRESS is clearly on the cutting edge of all laser systems GCC understands that a creative technical background is the key to successful growth in the eve...

Page 3: ...from LabelExpress DecalExpress to LABELLASER DECALLASER 5 0 Change the name from LABERLASER DECALLASER to LableExpress DecalExpress 6 0 Add DECAL ECO Version machine overview Revise 5 1 1 Roll media i...

Page 4: ...hanical Overview 19 3 1 LABEL EXPRESS Overview 20 3 1 1 Front View 20 3 1 2 Top View 21 3 1 3 Right Profile View 21 3 1 4 Left Profile View 22 3 1 5 Rear View 23 3 2 DECAL EXPRESS Overview 24 3 2 1 Fr...

Page 5: ...5 2 5 Output 79 5 3 SmartCONTROLTM Software Label Function 80 5 3 1 Running the SmartCONTROLTM 80 5 3 2 SmartCONTROLTM Label Main Window 82 5 3 3 SmartCONTROLTM Label Function 83 5 3 4 Calibrating Sma...

Page 6: ...www GCCworld com LABEL EXPRESS DECAL EXPRESS User Manual v 7 1 GCC LABEL EXPRESS Specification Sheet 117 7 2 GCC DECAL EXPRESS Specification Sheet 118 Date to Release 13 May 2021...

Page 7: ...www GCCworld com LABEL EXPRESS DECAL EXPRESS User Manual 1 Chapter 1 Safety Principles of Laser Safety Ratings Safety Labels The Safety Interlock System Safety Measures Operating Environment...

Page 8: ...e key safety features found on the LABELEXPRESS DECALEXPRESS is a Class 4 red beam safety guidance pointer similar to a laser pointer presentation pen allowing the operator to see the exact location w...

Page 9: ...t must be attached to the outside of the machine In compliance with CDRH standards the required warning labels are affixed at the time of manufacture to the GCC LABELEXPRESS DECALEXPRESS Series in the...

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Page 11: ...rning Label shows all the necessary information to be aware of during operation Laser Path Warning Label The machines are very safe under normal functioning conditions However in case of any accident...

Page 12: ...ning stickers mirror This label indicates the laser path Normally you can find this label inside of machine or laser exit Please take extra caution of this area when you conduct maintenance or operate...

Page 13: ...nd can cause severe eye damage Proper use and regular maintenance of this machine is important to the safety of all people in the immediate area Prior to operation carefully read and familiarize yours...

Page 14: ...worn Connect the machine to a properly grounded power outlet Ensure the voltage of the power source is identical to the voltage of the machine Do not open the laser access panel when the machine is pl...

Page 15: ...both skin and eyes Exposure to the Class 4 laser beam may cause ignition of combustible materials which can lead to a fire A proper and well maintained fire extinguisher should keep on hand next to t...

Page 16: ...and or unsafe working conditions The LABELEXPRESS DECALEXPRESS Series should be placed and operated in a standard office type environment Avoid environments where the machine is exposed to high levels...

Page 17: ...Cworld com LABEL EXPRESS DECAL EXPRESS User Manual 11 Make sure your smoke or fire detection system in the immediate area is functioning Setup the machine to be apart from the wall for at least 60 cm...

Page 18: ...ABELEXPRESS DECALEXPRESS Series is shipped in one crate that contains the machine the software and all of the necessary accessories The following section shows detailed step by step instructions for u...

Page 19: ...LEXPRESS DECALEXPRESS to be moved from the packing box to the working area Make sure to move the LABELEXPRESS DECALEXPRESS to the working area from the front side of the machine The Front mark on the...

Page 20: ...EXPRESS DECAL EXPRESS User Manual 14 Step 3 Use a flathead screwdriver to remove the brackets on the four corners of the crate Step 5 Pull the front panel and lower it to an angle of about 45 degrees...

Page 21: ...EXPRESS User Manual 15 from the crate Do the same for the rear panel Remove the left and right panels in the same way after the front and rear panels have been removed Step 6 Unbuckle and remove the b...

Page 22: ...he brackets that holds the machine in place Step 8 Place the ramps as shown below and adjust the leg glide to the uppermost position with a spanner The machine can now be pushed off the base board via...

Page 23: ...www GCCworld com LABEL EXPRESS DECAL EXPRESS User Manual 17 Step 9 Fix the brake of caster 4 places and LABELEXPRESS DECALEXPRESS is ready to use Caster with brake...

Page 24: ...the following items are missing immediately contact your local GCC distributor Checklist Item Unit Installation CD set 1 GCC Promise Card Set 1 Lens cleaner 1 Lens cleaning paper 1 Cotton Bud 100 unit...

Page 25: ...DECAL EXPRESS User Manual 19 Chapter 3 Mechanical Overview LABEL EXPRESS Overview DECAL EXPRESS Overview DECAL EXPRESS ECO Version Overview Please take some time to familiarize yourself with this sec...

Page 26: ...different parts of the LABELEXPRESS DECALEXPRESS Series in later sections 3 1 LABEL EXPRESS Overview 3 1 1 Front View WARNING Always keep the lock on both side of the front door locked Visible and inv...

Page 27: ...AL EXPRESS User Manual 21 Tool Storage SmartCONTROLTM Label CCD Connection Port USB Port Available in the model with Auto feeding base Cover with Connection Port of Exhaust System Control Panel 3 1 2...

Page 28: ...ESS User Manual 22 Machine Charging Port Compressor Charging Port Power On Off Switch 3 1 4 Left Profile View Auto Feeder External I O Port Available to install external Auto Feeding Control Roller Ch...

Page 29: ...www GCCworld com LABEL EXPRESS DECAL EXPRESS User Manual 23 Air shaft back Ventilation Opening Waste Removal Module 3 1 5 Rear View Available in the model with Auto feeding base...

Page 30: ...Emergency Stop Button 3 2 DECAL EXPRESS Overview 3 2 1 Front View WARNING Always keep the lock on both side of the front door locked Visible and invisible laser radiation may be emitted from this aper...

Page 31: ...AL EXPRESS User Manual 25 Cover with Connection Port of Exhaust System Control Panel SmartCONTROLTM Decal CCD Connection Port USB Port Tool Storage 3 2 2 Top View 3 2 3 Right Profile View Available in...

Page 32: ...ESS User Manual 26 3 2 4 Left Profile View Auto Feeder External I O Port Available to install external Auto Feeding Control Machine Charging Port Compressor Charging Port Power On Off Switch Roller Ch...

Page 33: ...www GCCworld com LABEL EXPRESS DECAL EXPRESS User Manual 27 Air shaft back Ventilation Opening Waste Removal Module 3 2 5 Rear View Available in the model with Auto feeding base...

Page 34: ...Button Control Panel Cover with Connection Port of Exhaust System Front Door Waste Drawer DL24 only See chapter 4 1 2 for details Media Basket DL24 ECO only Media Roller 3 3 DECAL EXPRESS ECO Version...

Page 35: ...www GCCworld com LABEL EXPRESS DECAL EXPRESS User Manual 29 Chapter 4 Setup and Installation Machine Setup Software Setup...

Page 36: ...etup for LABEL EXPRESS DECAL EXPRESS 4 1 1 Roll Media Installation Installation of airshaft and waste removal module Step 1 Insert the airshaft into the media core and expand it to firmly grab the med...

Page 37: ...SS DECAL EXPRESS User Manual 31 Step 3 Do the same to assemble another airshaft and install it to the machine on the rear side Step 4 Put the media core to waste removal module and use the knob to sec...

Page 38: ...Manual 32 Installation of roll media Step 1 Pull up the lever to release the front pinch rollers Step 2 Pull up the lever on the back side of machine to release pinch rollers on the work area Step 3 P...

Page 39: ...com LABEL EXPRESS DECAL EXPRESS User Manual 33 Step 4 Pull the media beneath the front media shaft Step 5 Load the media to pass through the work area Tips Make sure the media edge aligns with the pa...

Page 40: ...ia through the black panel Step 7 Pull the media out to go through between the second media shaft the tension bar as below picture The media has to go through this back panel The first media shaft The...

Page 41: ...um panel of the waste separation shaft Step 9 Pull the media beneath the third media shaft and over the forth media shaft Step 10 Pull the media through the waste separation shaft The aluminum panel o...

Page 42: ...www GCCworld com LABEL EXPRESS DECAL EXPRESS User Manual 36 Step 11 Align the adjustable paper block with the media edge and fix it Step 12 Separate the media The adjustable paper block...

Page 43: ...DECAL EXPRESS User Manual 37 Step 13 Adhere the media to the paper core on the waste removal module Tips Stick the waste paper core with paper to remove the waste easily Step 14 Pull the backing paper...

Page 44: ...ull over the backing paper over the forth media shaft Step 16 After alignment adhere the backing paper to the paper core Note Make sure the backing paper is pulled taut in order to keep the paper tens...

Page 45: ...om LABEL EXPRESS DECAL EXPRESS User Manual 39 Step 17 Align the adjustable paper block with the media edge and fix it Step 18 Put down the lever to lower the front pinch rollers and the pinch rollers...

Page 46: ...media clamps left and right on the platen and slide the clamps to align with the edge of the media Make sure the protrusion on the media clamp is wedged in the groove on the platen Step 20 Turn on the...

Page 47: ...lect Auto feed on the control panel to feed the media and then attach the rear media clamps left and right to align with the edge of the media Step 22 Place the gravity bar onto the media to keep the...

Page 48: ...is a recessed container attached onto the work platform which is used to collect unnecessary materials when performing cut through function Media Support Brackets hold the media and keep the media fla...

Page 49: ...ser Manual 43 Make sure media support brackets are secured in proper position and the DECAL EXPRESS is ready to work NOTE The media support bracket is fixed by the magnet underneath users can move the...

Page 50: ...uality surge protector and then connect the surge protector to a properly grounded outlet 2 Do the same for the computer system 3 Connect the female end of the power cord to the machine s power cable...

Page 51: ...e between computer and the laser machine 3 Connect another USB cable between computer and the SmartVISIONTM Label CCD connection port 4 Turn on the master power on the left side of the LABELEXPRESS DE...

Page 52: ...repare the cut media please note to roll media inside out as below picture 2 Take out the wheel which is included in your package 3 Install the wheel to the core 4 Then place the whole roll on the mac...

Page 53: ...www GCCworld com LABEL EXPRESS DECAL EXPRESS User Manual 47 6 The installation of roll media is completed 4 1 6 Instruction of Damper Roller...

Page 54: ...RESS User Manual 48 Turn the wheel as instructed below to adjust damping The bigger the number is the stronger the damping The volume symbol sticker indicates the damping level Figure 2 3 6 2 3 7 4 2...

Page 55: ...CPU Intel Pentium 1GHz or above DRAM 1GB RAM or above CDROM One CD ROM disk drive HDD 1 GB of free hard drive space SVGA Super VGA display 1204 x 768 min resolution Interface PC or Laptop Operating Sy...

Page 56: ...www GCCworld com LABEL EXPRESS DECAL EXPRESS User Manual 50 4 The installation would be finished in few seconds...

Page 57: ...artCONTROL_LL folder on windows desktop open the folder and double click SmartCONTRL exe to run the program 4 2 3 SmartCONTROLTM Label Uninstallation 1 Open the SmartCONTROL_LL folder from windows des...

Page 58: ...PRESS User Manual 52 3 The uninstallation would be finished in few seconds 4 Uninstall Driver Package window will pop up and ask you All devices using this driver will be removed Do you wish to contin...

Page 59: ...www GCCworld com LABEL EXPRESS DECAL EXPRESS User Manual 53 Chapter 5 Operating the LABELEXPRESS DECALEX PRESS Using the Hardware...

Page 60: ...Overview The Control Panel The control panel on the LABELEXPRESS DECALEXPRESS Series provides an easy access to all the manual controls needed for cutting The liquid crystal display LCD functional di...

Page 61: ...ate when the front door is open or improperly closed Laser The laser light will illuminate when the laser is active and in operation WARNING DO NOT attempt to remove or modify any component of the saf...

Page 62: ...ust the value of specific settings In general the directional buttons cycle through the various selections while the directional buttons adjust the value of that particular selection Enter Confirm the...

Page 63: ...t 5 1 3 Graphic Control Panel Function Pages When the LABELEXPRESS DECALEXPRESS is powered on the machine will perform a series of safety checks and initialization routines The LCD display screen will...

Page 64: ...l be the page that is displayed when you are processing your jobs This page contains specific job information such as the current job s name Speed Power PPI DPI processing remaining times and jobs loa...

Page 65: ...d roll unroll the media in Y axis Carriage Work Table Adjustment Page Relevant Buttons Function F1 Back Back to previous page Directional Manually adjust the Y axis position of the lens carriage Direc...

Page 66: ...ine settings including Set Red Beam Set Command Mode Set File Save Mode Set Standby Mode Set Vector Mode Set Scaling Set Auto Feed Set Save Position Other Reset Machine Information Page this page allo...

Page 67: ...Set Vector Mode Set Scaling Set Auto Feed Set Save Position Other and Reset Machine Setting Page Relevant Buttons Function F1 Back Back to previous page F3 Next Scroll to next page F4 Prev Scroll to p...

Page 68: ...te the exact area the engraving laser will fire upon Red Beam YES NO Set Red Beam Page Relevant Buttons Function F1 Back Back to previous page F4 Save Save your current settings Directional Cycle Red...

Page 69: ...e is a less common output format generated from some RIP applications signage industry Regardless of which format you will be working with both output formats are supported Mode Default HPGL Vector Pe...

Page 70: ...mmediately delete each job file from the LABELEXPRESS DECALEXPRESS Series after the cutting process Setting File Save to YES will retain the job files on the LABELEXPRESS DECALEXPRESS Series File Save...

Page 71: ...it will enter in power saving automatically The default time is 4 minutes The Enter Standby function will turn the machine into power saving immediately after selected Standby Enable Disable Time 4 3...

Page 72: ...the curve will move in more precision scale less smooth path and slower speed Acceleration Modes Quality Fine Coarse Speedy Slower speed higher quality Faster speed lower quality Smoothing YES NO defa...

Page 73: ...output is requried to your application Scaling Page Relevant Buttons Function F1 Back Back to previous page F4 Save Save your current settings Directional Adjust the X axis scaling numbers Directional...

Page 74: ...oll media 35 cm each time Auto Feeder Yes No Standby Mode Page Relevant Buttons Function F1 Back Back to previous page F4 Save Save your current settings Directional Cycle standby mode between YES NO...

Page 75: ...away from the default start position top left of the work table Recall Position To recall the saved position simply go to Functions page and press F4 again to recall the saved position The lens carri...

Page 76: ...ecify the delay in seconds of the SmartAIR air assist after the point of laser firing Language ENGLISH others dependent on Firmware Unit METRIC INCH EOF Alarm YES NO Air Delay 1 100 seconds Tip Depend...

Page 77: ...e updates you must use the System Reset setting your previous settings are saved User Reset a confirmation will pop up press Enter to confirm and continue System Reset a confirmation will pop up press...

Page 78: ...ge that shut down SmartCONTROLTM first if you want to print files through other graphic software to laser machine Click OK to open SmartCONTROLTM software 5 2 2 Welcome Window This welcome window will...

Page 79: ...ESS User Manual 73 5 2 3 Main Window The Main Window of SmartCONTROLTM software is divided into several unique sections The Menu Bar the Tool Box the Work Area and the Property Table Tool Box Property...

Page 80: ...ar These bars provide visual references for the most commonly used tools More information regarding different tools would be present in the VIEW MENU section Work Area The Work Area is where graphics...

Page 81: ...ify the object format create sequence name the object and select objects by clicking it in the OBJECT BROWSER Window The objects shown in the upper level means its output sequence 5 2 4 Processed Cond...

Page 82: ...en color pen Remark 1 Speed The speed is calculated by percentage which means some percentage of the max speed of the indicated laser label cutter 2 Power The power is calculated by percentage which m...

Page 83: ...foration If Pen 2 is selected Pen 10 will be reserved and so on 5 Air This checkbox controls the SmartAIR air assist function By selecting a pen color and checking this box will enable the SmartAIR ai...

Page 84: ...tions page Please note that selecting the Black White mode will add a new Raster page to the menu The Black White mode dithering settings can be changed from the Raster page Please refer to the Raster...

Page 85: ...3 5 2 5 Output The output box would show all the output setting and you can press Execute to start cutting or press Exit to close output and return to editing or output setting 1 Output Select Object...

Page 86: ...re Label Function 5 3 1 Running the SmartCONTROLTM 1 Launch SmartCONTROLTM software program and click New File or Open File to open history file 2 Go to Vision in the Menu Bar and select SmartCONTROL...

Page 87: ...connection status indicator shows red please reconnect the two USB cables and make sure USB Status green light is on and the CCD Status green light is blinking Incorrect connection may cause the Smar...

Page 88: ...l time Laser ROI Frame It allows user to choose the registration marks for learning all the objects in the frame will be defined as mark Connection Status Indicator Allow user to check connection stat...

Page 89: ...artCONTROLTM Label Function The SmartCONTROLTM Label function is divided into two unique sections the Calibration and the Operation Calibration Tab Calibration Tab allows user to accurately calibrate...

Page 90: ...ine the laser power applying for performing label cutting Define the offset of X axis and Y axis variation comparing with the original learned mark when SmartCONTROLTM Label is reading or searching ma...

Page 91: ...twards input positive value and input negative value if moving leftwards Operation Tab Operation allows users to learn save and load the marks and define the number of jobs to be performed each run NO...

Page 92: ...start learning and the 2nd mark learning will be succeeded automatically after 1st mark learning is complete Mark Diameter Length Set the registration mark dimension or length and the laser ROI frame...

Page 93: ...The position where the cartridge is will be the start point for cutting and marks learning will not be performed 5 3 4 Calibrating SmartCONTROLTM Label Calibration function is to calibrate the shift...

Page 94: ...www GCCworld com LABEL EXPRESS DECAL EXPRESS User Manual 88 4 Click the Start button in Calibration tab 5 The laser machine will engrave a calibration mark...

Page 95: ...CCD to the position where the screen shows the engraved calibration mark and make sure the frame crosshair is aimed at the center of the mark Users can use the Arrows Key to fine tune the position of...

Page 96: ...please make sure Color Management is disabled and the Page Size fits to SmartVISIONTM Pro CCD under graphic software CorelDRAW Example Color Management The following is an example of how to properly d...

Page 97: ...ftware used for this example For other graphics software you will need to access the corresponding Page Setup page 1 From the primary menu click Layout Page Setup 2 From the navigation bar on the left...

Page 98: ...aw as illustration of how to convert a file 1 Select all the designed objects and set the outline to hairline from tool bar in the graphics software 2 Click File Print from the primary menu in graphic...

Page 99: ...com LABEL EXPRESS DECAL EXPRESS User Manual 93 3 Select SmartControl Label to output If you do not find SmartControl Label from the printer list please check if SmartControl is properly installed in y...

Page 100: ...www GCCworld com LABEL EXPRESS DECAL EXPRESS User Manual 94 4 Click Color tab to make sure the Output colors as set as RGB and then click OK to continue 5 Click OK and Print To File window will appear...

Page 101: ...ave folder define file name and select file type as prn then click Save to convert 7 Close the graphics software here is Corel Draw and open the SmartCONTROLTM Software 8 Click File Import 9 Select th...

Page 102: ...www GCCworld com LABEL EXPRESS DECAL EXPRESS User Manual 96 10 File import is completed...

Page 103: ...uggested to use square as registration mark to ensure high precise cutting NOTE The recommended value for registration mark size is 3 mm SmartCONTROLTM will automatically define the mark 2 Make sure a...

Page 104: ...m roll media cutting 1 Load the printed roll media on the work area 2 Open the file or import prn file illustrated in Chapter 5 3 5 3 Select the square on the upper left side of the graphic and select...

Page 105: ...c and select Mark2 Definition under Vision menu to define it as the second mark 5 Click Vision on the menu bar and select SmartCONTROL Label to launch the Label operation window NOTE If you want to re...

Page 106: ...nput registration mark Diameter Length value in the Mark Diameter Length field 7 Move the media forward backward to allow SmartVISIONTM Pro CCD module to read the first mark and show the mark on the s...

Page 107: ...www GCCworld com LABEL EXPRESS DECAL EXPRESS User Manual 101 Users can use the Arrows Key to fine tune the position of ROI frame...

Page 108: ...successively 10 Define the number of rows will be cut each job and the times the laser system to output the same job NOTE Auto feed function automatically feed the roll media 35 cm each time If the t...

Page 109: ...EXPRESS DECAL EXPRESS User Manual 103 11 Click Output on menu bar and click Processed Condition Setup 12 Select machine from Machine Mode and set the processing parameter in Pen Parameter tab 13 Selec...

Page 110: ...on menu bar and click Output 15 Check Output Selected Objects Only and the Execute button to start CCD reading and laser processing NOTE If there is any emergency when SmartCONTROLTM Label is process...

Page 111: ...EXPRESS User Manual 105 16 SmartVISIONTM Pro CCD will automatically search for the registration marks and perform laser cutting jobs 5 3 7 CCD Light Adjustment 1 Go to Vision and click SmartCONTROL La...

Page 112: ...www GCCworld com LABEL EXPRESS DECAL EXPRESS User Manual 106 3 There is a CCD Light which you can adjust the lightness from 0 to100 0 CCD Light off 100 CCD Light on...

Page 113: ...ample Book Suggested Parameters GCC LabelExpress DecalExpress delicate sample book is now available for purchasing Follow the below steps you will find GCC suggested parameters for those materials sho...

Page 114: ...ABEL EXPRESS DECAL EXPRESS User Manual 108 3 Then you will see GCC suggested parameters for LabelExpress DecalExpress 30W shown in the list NOTE Parameters are subject to change on laser wattage and m...

Page 115: ...EXPRESS DECAL EXPRESS User Manual 109 Chapter 6 Basic Maintenance Suggested Cleaning and Maintenance Supplies Maintaining the Work Table and Motion System Cleaning the Work Area and Motion System Lubr...

Page 116: ...diate work environment the frequency of use the quality of the exhaust system etc WARNING Electrical shock may occur if you do not turn off and unplug the Spirit Series before cleaning Damage may occu...

Page 117: ...ng area and the motion system on a frequent basis through the following steps 1 Turn the power off and unplug the LABELEXPRESS DECALEXPRESS before cleaning 2 Use a vacuum cleaner with a flexible nozzl...

Page 118: ...drum surface Rotate the drum manually while cleaning 6 2 3 Cleaning the Pinch Rollers 1 If the pinch rollers require a thorough cleaning use a lint free cloth or cotton swab to wipe away the accumulat...

Page 119: ...better output quality 6 3 Cleaning the Optics System 6 3 1 Removing the Mirrors We recommend that you check the mirrors once or twice a week to see if they require cleaning Note Mirrors should be remo...

Page 120: ...pressure or any other cleaning solutions to the mirror surface 2 Drape a new sheet of lens tissue over the mirror 3 Apply a few drops of lens cleaner on the tissue covered mirror apply enough so that...

Page 121: ...and remove the lens carriage panel to reveal the focal lens 5 Carefully pull out the focal lens 6 Clean the focal lens with a cotton swab and lens cleaner solution Be sure to clean both sides of the f...

Page 122: ...www GCCworld com LABEL EXPRESS DECAL EXPRESS User Manual 116 Chapter 7 Appendix GCC LABELEXPRESS DECALEXPRESS Specification Sheet...

Page 123: ...for straight line cutting Speed Control Adjustable from 0 1 100 Up to 16 color linked speed settings per job Power Control Adjustable from 0 100 Up to 16 color linked speed settings per job Alignment...

Page 124: ...ompressor Optional Air Compressor required Air Capacity 64 81L min Optional item Slitting device Paper loading cart External I O board 7 2 GCC DECAL EXPRESS Specification Sheet Model DECAL EXPRESS Mod...

Page 125: ...cuum System Down vacuum for media fixation Top vacuum for media surface cleaning Process materials Paper Nonwoven PET PP BOPP etc Safety Class IV Laser Product Compliant with EN60825 1 2014 Class IV L...

Page 126: ...m LABEL EXPRESS DECAL EXPRESS User Manual 120 1 Available in the model with Auto feeding base Please visit GCC club for the latest user manual download GCC reserve the right to modify the user manual...