GRAPHTEC FCX4000 SERIES, Setup Manual

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To make 1 cut with set value

4

  Make 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 

to cut your fingers.

Press the [ENTER] key.

 1 cut test pattern is cut.

To make 3 cuts with set value and ±1 of set value

4

  Make 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.

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  Check if the cut test is appropriate.

Confirm the cutting test results, and adjust to optimal setting. Repeat cutting test and adjustment until optimal cut is achieved.

Adjustment of Offset

How to check offset

Check if the offset value is set correctly by 

following.

Not enough adjustment.

Increase the offset value.

Optimal offset value.

Too much adjustment.

Decrease the offset value.

Check the corners of the triangles and rectangles. See "Setting the Tool 

Condition" in the User’s Manual (PDF) and adjust the offset value if the 

corner is not cut or if it is cut too much.

Adjustment for Half Cutting

Peel off the triangle area, and adjust so it cuts slightly into the backing sheet.
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 

too low or the cutter blade tip is not sufficiently extended.
See “Adjusting the Blade Length” and “Setting the Force” in the User’s 

Manual (PDF) and adjust the settings.

Adjustment for Cutting Out

Adjust so the media is completely cut out.
If the media is not completely cut, either the FORCE setting is too low or 

the cutter blade tip is not sufficiently
extended.
See “Adjusting the Blade Length” and “Setting the Force” in the User’s 

Manual (PDF) and adjust the settings.

Adjustment When Using Plotting Pen

Adjust the FORCE so there will be no faint lines. To prolong the pen life, 

set the FORCE to the lowest setting without any faint lines. See "Setting 

the Force" for the FORCE setting and adjust the settings.