MIMAKI CG-100AR, Operation Manual

Page 1: ...You can also download the latest manual from official website MIMAKI ENGINEERING CO LTD https mimaki com D203577 10 Original instructions ...

Page 2: ...s and Grit Rollers 28 SHEET sensor 28 Clamp 28 Tray 29 Operating panel 30 1 3 Connect host computer to machine 33 Using a USB Cable 33 Using a LAN Cable 33 Using an RS 232C Cable 34 1 4 Connecting the Power Cable 36 Turning On the Power 38 Turning Off the Power 38 1 5 System Configuration 40 Chapter 2 Cutting 2 1 Cutting Process 42 2 2 Loading a Sheet 44 Loading a Leaf Sheet Cut Sheet 47 Loading a...

Page 3: ...t Using the LED Pointer 89 Detecting Register Marks Using Full Automatic Detection 90 Detecting Register Marks Using Semi Automatic Detection 92 Detecting Register Marks Automatically After Sheet Detection 95 3 5 ID Cut Process 97 Chapter 4 Helpful Tips 4 1 Jog Mode Functions 100 2 Point Line Correction AXIS CORRECT 100 Cut Area Setting CUT AREA 101 Digitizing DIGITIZE 101 4 2 Length Correction DI...

Page 4: ...cking Machine Information INFORMATION 130 Chapter 5 Settings 5 1 FUNCTION 134 SET UP 135 Chapter 6 Maintenance 6 1 Maintenance Precautions 142 6 2 Maintenance Items and Timing 143 Items Required for Maintenance 143 6 3 Maintenance Procedure 144 Cover Exterior Cleaning 144 Cleaning the Y Bar Rail Surfaces 145 Cleaning the Grit Rollers 146 Cleaning the Pinch Rollers 146 When Not in Use for Extended ...

Page 5: ...nsiveness 162 Aligning the Register Mark Sensor Position 164 Investigating the Cause of Cutting Failures 165 8 2 Problems Indicated by Messages 167 Error Messages 167 Display Message List 170 Chapter 9 Appendix 9 1 Specifications 174 9 2 Repetition Accuracy Conditions 176 9 3 Setting Sheet 177 ...

Page 6: ...nts are not covered by the product warranty Mimaki Engineering rejects all liability for damages direct or indirect arising from such incidents l TV and radio interference This product emits high frequency electromagnetic radiation while operating Under certain circumstances this may result in TV or radio interference We make no guarantee that this machine will not affect special radio or TV equip...

Page 7: ...d by Mimaki Engineering when connecting to this product Use of other cables may cause the product to exceed the restrictions stipulated by FCC regulations To maintain compliance with FCC regulations use the cables recommended by Mimaki Engineering ...

Page 8: ... on a printer enabling it to be detected and cut automatically using this machine ID Cut Process P 97 l Plug in cutting software provided as standard The MIMAKI plug in cutting software enables text and graphics edited in Illustrator to be cut easily and cleanly Installing Cutting Software and Plotter Driver P 20 l Cutting using Windows plotter driver Using the Windows plotter driver allows cuttin...

Page 9: ...disregarded Notice Indicates a potential hazard that may result in property damage if handled improperly or if instructions are disregarded Warning sign Indicates something that requires attention Warning specifics are drawn inside the symbol Mandatory action sign Indicates an action that must be carried out The specifics of the mandatory action are drawn inside the symbol Prohibition sign Indicat...

Page 10: ...void placing heavy objects on the power cable or pulling on or exposing the cable to heat Doing so may damage the cable resulting in electric shock or fire Do not use extension cords or multi outlet extension cords Otherwise there is a risk of failure electric shock or fire Do not use if the power cable appears to be damaged or the core wire has an exposed or broken core Otherwise there is a risk ...

Page 11: ...ade Failure to do so may result in injury Do not shake or swing the cutter holder Doing so may cause the blade to come off l Note about sheets Curled sheets must be uncurled before use Cutting and printing may be affected by excessive curling l Other usage precautions Keep children away from this machine Printing may show through from the underside depending on the sheet type and sheet storage met...

Page 12: ...id installing this machine in locations accessible to children Do not install this machine in locations where dust or powder is present Failure may result if dust gets inside this machine Do not install this machine in locations exposed to drafts e g from air conditioning Disregarding this precaution may result in dust or powder getting inside this machine Do not install this machine in unstable l...

Page 13: ...1 510 mm 1 810 mm Depth 355 mm 580 mm 1 580 mm 580 mm Height 355 mm 1 160 mm 1 1 160 mm 1 160 mm Weight 17 kg 27 kg 1 35 kg 43 kg 1 The CG 60AR is not equipped with legs as standard The dimensions in parentheses apply when the optional legs are fitted The CG 100 130AR are equipped with legs as standard 1 000 mm or more 500 mm or more 1 000 mm or more 500 mm or more CG 60AR 2 010 mm or more CG 100A...

Page 14: ...peel off contact your local dealer or our service office to request new warning labels CG 60AR CG 100 130AR CG 60 100 130AR 2 2 1 No Order code Label Details 1 M904451 PL label Be careful not to touch the cutter or grit rollers while this machine is operating Failure to do so may result in injury 2 M917473 Caution label This machine must be assembled by at least two persons ...

Page 15: ...tter guard 16 Installing Cutting Software and Plotter Driver 20 Installing the Firmware Updater 21 Part Names and Functions 23 Front 23 Rear 25 Carriage 27 Pinch Rollers and Grit Rollers 28 SHEET sensor 28 Clamp 28 Tray 29 Operating panel 30 Connect host computer to machine 33 Using a USB Cable 33 Using a LAN Cable 33 Using an RS 232C Cable 34 Connecting the Power Cable 36 Turning On the Power 38 ...

Page 16: ...bly video is provided for the CG 60AR Read through the Assembly Procedure included with this machine or downloaded from the following URL carefully before assembling https mimaki com product cutting c roll cg ar series download manual html 1 Scan the following QR code with a smartphone or tablet Required first time only BILT starts up automatically if it is already installed If BILT is not install...

Page 17: ...ter guard Attaching the cutter guard reduces the size of the gap below the carriage Remove the cutter guard if it prevents loading of thick sheets l Attaching the cutter guard 1 Remove the carriage cover 1 Remove the screw on the front of the carriage cover Do not to lose this screw Screw Carriage cover 2 Lower the carriage cover Lug Carriage cover 3 Pull the carriage cover diagonally out toward y...

Page 18: ...ft 3 Rotate the cutter guard and engage the protrusion into the slot in the yoke bracket Push in until it engages with a click Yoke bracket 4 Reattach the carriage cover 1 Mount the carriage cover diagonally engaging the two holes in the carriage cover on to the two lugs on the machine Carriage cover Lug ...

Page 19: ...rtical making sure it does not detach from the lugs Carriage cover 3 Lift the carriage cover to push it into the lugs Lug Carriage cover 4 Reattach the screw into the screw hole in the carriage cover If the screw hole is not aligned remove and reattach the cover Screw Screw hole 1 ...

Page 20: ...4 Reattach the carriage cover Reattach the carriage cover P 18 Installing Cutting Software and Plotter Driver The following two Mimaki software applications are available for cutting Software name Explanation Plug in software allowing processes from design to cutting data creation and output to a cutting plotter to be performed within Adobe Illustrator Simple POP Design software allowing easy crea...

Page 21: ... with this software and allows product firmware connected to a computer to be updated to the latest version Updating enables issues such as faults with Mimaki products to be resolved This software should be used to check the latest information Do not turn off the plotter printer power or disconnect the USB2 0 interface cable until the firmware version update has finished Disregarding this precauti...

Page 22: ...ki products and update the firmware version click Mimaki Firmware Updater Firmware Version Update Guide on the Windows menu to read the manual The latest version can be downloaded and viewed at the following URL https mimaki com product cutting c roll cg ar series download manual html ...

Page 23: ...hich printing and cutting is performed Pen Line Rubber Replacement P 148 5 Platen The sheet is moved along the platen 6 Cutting slot Used to cut sheets manually Separating Sheets Manual Cutting P 75 7 Carriage Consists of a cutter unit for moving raising and lowering the pen and cutter 8 Power supply switch Turns the power on and off Turning On the Power P 38 Turning Off the Power P 38 9 Operating...

Page 24: ...me Outline 11 Pinch roller guide marks Indicates the pinch roller setting position Pinch Rollers and Grit Rollers P 28 Moving the Pinch Rollers P 55 12 SHEET sensor Detects whether a sheet is present and detects the sheet length SHEET sensor P 28 ...

Page 25: ...et is present and detects the sheet length SHEET sensor P 28 4 Tray Tray used for placing small items such as retractable knives and various types of cutters Tray P 29 5 Roll stopper CG 100 130AR only Prevents the roll sheet from rotating when loading a sheet Loading a Roll Sheet CG 100 130AR P 52 The legs are options available separately for the CG 60AR 6 Roll bars A roll sheet is loaded on top o...

Page 26: ...e 26 No Name Outline 9 USB interface connector A USB interface connector Using a USB Cable P 33 10 LAN connector A LAN connector Using a LAN Cable P 33 11 AC inlet Used to connect the power cable provided Connecting the Power Cable P 36 ...

Page 27: ...ED pointer lights up in the following situations Before sheet detection Automatically goes out after sheet detection or if no sheet has been detected for 5 minutes When reading register marks 2 Tool holder Used to mount a pen type cutter for cutting or water based ballpoint pen for printing 1 ...

Page 28: ...se P 56 For more information on the sheet clamping pressure refer to Setting the Clamp High Low Mode P 57 SHEET sensor The sheet sensors detect whether a sheet is present and detects the sheet length One sensor is located in front of the platen and one sensor is located behind the platen Clamp The sheet clamping pressure can be switched between high mode and low mode using the clamp pressure lever...

Page 29: ...used for placing small items such as retractable knives Retractable knives and cutters are dangerous Keep out of the reach of children Do not place heavy items on the tray Heavy items may cause the cover to deform and make contact with the carriage 1 ...

Page 30: ...e power is turned on 3 END key Press to cancel the value entered or to return to the previous settings menu Also used to detect the sheet width 4 FUNCTION keys Press to set individual functions The functions assigned to FUNCTION 1 to FUNCTION 3 are indicated at the bottom of the display 5 Jog keys Press to move the carriage or sheet in the direction of the arrows or to select settings 6 ENTER HOLD...

Page 31: ...3 key is termed REMOTE key The volume of received data indicated at the top right decreases when cutting starts 0KB will be displayed if no uncut data remains MENU mode There are three menu modes Name Outline LOCAL mode The mode after sheet detection All keys are enabled Data can be received from the computer However data processing such as cutting or printing is not performed Error processing may...

Page 32: ...lay Outline FUNC Pressing the FUNC1 key displays the setting screens TOOL Pressing the FUNC2 key displays the tool condition selection screen or tool condition setting screen REMOTE Pressing the FUNC3 key switches from local mode to remote mode ...

Page 33: ...nized If the PC has more than one USB port try connecting to a different USB port to check whether the product is correctly recognized If the product is still unrecognized even when connected to a different USB port use a commercially available USB active repeater cable l When extending the USB cable Use a commercially available USB active repeater cable However make sure that the combined length ...

Page 34: ...Using an RS 232C Cable Connect a host computer to this machine using an RS 232C cable Turn off power to both this machine and the host computer before connecting the cable Do not unplug the cable while data is being transferred Setting the Computer Connection Conditions Set the communication conditions for the RS 232C interface The communication condition settings differ according to the command A...

Page 35: ...0 2400 4800 9600 19200 38400 bps Data bits 7 8 bit Parity NON EVEN ODD Stop bits 1 2 bit Handshake AUTO MGL IIc HARD ENQACK X PRM SOFT MGL IIc HARD ENQACK X PRM SOFT MGL Ic1 HARD XONOFF Step size AUTO MGL IIc 0 025 mm AUTO MGL Ic1 0 05 mm MGL IIc 0 025 0 01 mm MGL Ic1 0 05 0 025 0 1 mm Close time 1 3 to 60 Seconds 1 Sets the data interval for multiple sheet cutting and the waiting time before star...

Page 36: ...nto the power cable clamp hole Check that the power cable clamp is securely attached by tugging on it Hole Power cable clamp 3 Plug the power cable into the inlet of the machine Inlet Power cable clamp 4 Slide the power cable clamp out to an appropriate position To slide the power cable clamp out push up the tab underneath The tab does not need to be pushed up when sliding the power cable clamp in...

Page 37: ...dle the power plug with wet hands There is a risk of electric shock Be sure to ground the machine It is extremely dangerous to use the machine without grounding it due to the risk of electric shock or machine damage When using a two pin power outlet insert the plug of the power cable into the ground adapter provided Connect the green wire ground wire of the ground adapter to ground If grounding is...

Page 38: ...e host computer 2 Turn the power switch to I Modes can be selected after the power has been turned on Refer to MENU mode P 31 The blue POWER lamp lights up Initialization is performed 3 The currently selected tool conditions are displayed once origin detection is complete Turning Off the Power Wait at least 5 seconds after turning off power before turning it on again Check to confirm that data is ...

Page 39: ...Chapter 1 Before Using This Machine 39 2 Shut down the computer connected to the machine 1 ...

Page 40: ...ne 40 1 5 System Configuration This machine cuts using cutting data created with applications such as and SimplePOP WVVKPI 5QHVYCTG WVVKPI 5QHVYCTG Cutting data sent Ethernet connection Host computer Cutting instructions Local network ...

Page 41: ...l Sheet CG 100 130AR 52 Pinch Roller Position Number and Clamp Settings 55 Installing Tools 59 Using the Cutter 59 Using a Pen 63 Using the Creasing Tool 67 Selecting Tool Conditions 68 Setting Tool Conditions 69 Test Cutting 72 Cut the data 73 Setting the Origin 73 Starting Cutting 73 Pausing Cutting 74 Aborting Cutting Data Clear 74 Retracting the Carriage 74 Separating Sheets Manual Cutting 75 ...

Page 42: ...ed Loading a Sheet P 44 Adjust the pinch roller positions to suit the sheet width Pinch Rollers and Grit Rollers P 28 5 Installing Tools A cutter ballpoint pen or creasing tool option can be used Installing Tools P 59 6 Selecting Tool Conditions Selecting Tool Conditions P 68 7 Setting Tool Conditions Set the cutting speed and pressure to match the type of sheet and tools used Setting Tool Conditi...

Page 43: ...Chapter 2 Cutting 43 10 Separate sheets Cut the sheets manually Separating Sheets Manual Cutting P 75 11 Turn off machine power Turning Off the Power P 38 2 ...

Page 44: ... be left on the sheet by the grit rollers when the middle pinch roller is used Clamp P 28 l Compatible sheet widths Model Name mm inch CG 60AR 90 to 740 3 55 to 29 10 CG 100AR 90 to 1250 3 55 to 49 20 CG 130AR 90 to 1550 3 55 to 61 00 l Note about the cutting area The maximum cutting area cutting printing range is determined by the positions of the pinch rollers and origin Setting the Origin P 73 ...

Page 45: ...th detection if the data indicates a size larger than the actual sheet parts protruding beyond the sheet cannot be cut Without sheet length detection the cutting operation will stop as soon as data extends beyond the sheet If sheet sensing is disabled the same detection only sheet width detection as when the END key is pressed will be performed even if the jog keys are used The maximum detection l...

Page 46: ...n which only sheet width is detected or if the rear edge of a roll sheet is not detected do not over feed the sheet with the jog keys or when cutting data extending beyond sheet edges as the sheet may fall out Note that the positive directions for each axis will vary as shown in the diagrams above depending on the direction in which the sheet was loaded Sheet detection has the same effect as using...

Page 47: ...ause the sheet to become offset during sheet feeding 4 Set the clamps at both edges to High mode Setting the Clamp High Low Mode P 57 5 If using three pinch rollers select High mode or Low mode for the center clamp as appropriate to suit the sheet being used Setting the Clamp High Low Mode P 57 6 The center clamps can be enabled or disabled when using three pinch rollers Enabling and Disabling the...

Page 48: ...OLL menu 10 Press to select the number of pinch rollers to be used If ROLL SELECT is set to ON select the number of pinch rollers to use Setting the Number of Pinch Rollers to Use P 56 11 Start sheet detection If DUMMY CUT is set to ON a dummy cut is performed after sheet detection is complete DUMMY CUT P 140 Detection is not possible for leaf sheets of 5 m or longer length mm display Sheet detect...

Page 49: ...w shows the roll placing table attached after sliding it to the left 3 Attach the other roll placing table to the machine in the same way 4 Adjust the roll placing table positions to suit the roll width l Attach the optional CG 60AR legs For more information on how to attach the optional CG 60AR legs refer to the assembly instructions provided with the legs 2 ...

Page 50: ... raise the pinch rollers 3 Pass the sheet through the platen Insert the sheet between the pinch rollers and the grit rollers Align the right edge of the sheet using the vertical ribs on the platen Vertical rib 4 Move the pinch rollers to suit the sheet width Moving the Pinch Rollers P 55 Move the pinch rollers to be least 5 mm inside the sheet edges Incorrect positioning may cause the sheet to bec...

Page 51: ...ck to confirm that the sheet has been loaded without any sagging then pull the clamp lever toward you 10 Check to confirm that the pinch rollers are evenly spaced Hold the sheet between the pinch rollers and grit rollers If the spacing is not uniform repeat all steps from the start 11 Press or to select ROLL Note about sheet detection P 45 If the roll sheet was loaded from the rear of the machine ...

Page 52: ...so allows you to check in advance that the sheet is not askew Loading a Roll Sheet CG 100 130AR When using a roll sheet the roll stays must be attached For more information on how to attach the roll stays refer to the assembly instructions provided or see the video Assembling the Legs and Sheet Basket P 16 1 Mount the roll bars on the roll stay assembly Mount the roll bars with the ends with lugs ...

Page 53: ...lace Clamp the roll holders leaving a gap of 2 to 3 mm from the sheet edges The roll will not be able to rotate and sheet feeding may not be possible if both edges are tightly clamped Roll holder Not too close 3 Lock the roll stopper Push the roll stopper lever toward the rear of the machine to lock in place The roll stopper prevents the sheet from rotating when the roll sheet is pulled out Roll s...

Page 54: ...the clamps at both edges to High mode Setting the Clamp High Low Mode P 57 9 If using three pinch rollers select High mode or Low mode for the center clamp as appropriate to suit the sheet being used Setting the Clamp High Low Mode P 57 10 Pull out the sheet tight to eliminate any sagging 11 Check to confirm that the sheet has been loaded without any sagging then pull the clamp lever toward you If...

Page 55: ... menu 15 Press to select the number of pinch rollers to be used If ROLL SELECT is set to ON select the number of pinch rollers to be used Setting the Number of Pinch Rollers to Use P 56 16 Start sheet detection If DUMMY CUT is set to ON a dummy cut is performed after sheet detection is complete DUMMY CUT P 140 17 Use FEED to pull out the length of sheet to be used Sheet Feed P 119 Before using the...

Page 56: ... for an extended period of time may cause the pinch rollers to become deformed Deformation of the pinch rollers may prevent the sheet from being fed correctly Setting the Number of Pinch Rollers to Use Set the pressure and number used to hold the sheet based on the tool and sheet being used Incorrect pinch roller pressure settings may result in sheet skew or leave pinch roller marks on the sheet F...

Page 57: ...er Low mode Lower clamp pressure lever The clamps at each side must always be used set to high mode The sheet may become skewed if the clamp mode is not correctly set Set the clamp high low mode once the pinch rollers have been positioned Clamp pressure lever Use High mode Cutting PVC sheet When using heavy paper at least 70 kg or 81 g m 2 Low mode To reduce pinch roller marks When using low mode ...

Page 58: ...the machine Enable or disable the center clamp as necessary for the middle pinch roller If only the right and middle pinch rollers are used the maximum sheet width cannot be used as the middle pinch roller cannot be moved as far as the left edge of the left grit roller as shown in the following figure Left edge grit roller Left pinch roller Middle pinch roller When using three pinch rollers set th...

Page 59: ...ked up easily if it falls Avoid touching the cutter blade Failure to do so may result in injury Do not shake or swing the cutter holder Doing so may cause the blade to come off Avoid storing this product in locations accessible to children When disposing of cutters contact an industrial waste disposal operator or dispose in accordance with the local laws and regulations 1 Insert the cutter into th...

Page 60: ...de 0 5 mm per turn Adjusting knob Cutter 2 Check the cutting performance Adjust the pressure so that it leaves slight marks on the base paper A cutting blade that protrudes too far may damage the machine If the base paper is thinner than the film preventing accurate cutting quality from being achieved better results may be obtained by altering the cutting blade protrusion length Setting Tool Condi...

Page 61: ...knob screw and fix the holder presser Failure to secure firmly may result in lower quality Knob screw Installing the Supply Cutter in the Cutter Holder SPA 0090 1 Remove the cap from the cutter holder Turn in the direction indicated by the arrow in the picture Cutter holder Cap 2 Insert the cutter into the cutter holder Use tweezers to insert the cutter Cutter 3 Fix the cap by turning in the direc...

Page 62: ... on the base paper A cutting blade that protrudes too far may damage the machine Setting Tool Conditions P 69 Test Cutting P 72 The cutting blade protrusion length can be adjusted while the cutter holder is attached to the tool holder 0 5 mm per turn of the adjusting knob Installing the Supply Cutter in the Cutter Holder SPA 0001 1 Loosen the lock nut of the cutter holder and extract the adjusting...

Page 63: ...holder Lock nut 2 Turn the adjusting knob to adjust the protrusion of the cutting blade Adjusting knob 3 Fix the lock nut by turning in the direction indicated by the arrow in the picture Using a Pen Installing a Refill Cartridge for a Ballpoint Pen in the Pen Holder Standard The image quality can vary depending on the type of refill cartridge Recommended SXR 5 Mitsubishi Pencil Co Ltd 2 ...

Page 64: ...fill cartridge until it hits the pen holder Refill cartridge 3 Insert the spring into the refill cartridge Spring 4 Fix the cap by turning in the direction indicated by the arrow in the picture Installing a Supply Ballpoint Pen in the Pen Adapter SPA 0169 Use a ballpoint pen with a diameter of 8 to 9 mm The ballpoint pen type may affect image quality Use a ballpoint pen supplied by Mimaki ...

Page 65: ...sert the ballpoint pen into the pen adapter Insert the pen nib until it hits the cap Ballpoint pen 3 Fix the pen nib by turning the knob screw in the direction indicated by the arrow in the picture Be careful to avoid overtightening the knob screw Disregarding this precaution may damage or break the ballpoint pen Knob screw 2 ...

Page 66: ... Push the brim of the pen holder or pen adapter against the tool holder Position the pen adapter so that the knob screw is easily accessible 2 Push the brim of the pen holder or pen adapter against the holder presser Holder presser Brim Ensure no gap remains 3 Secure the pen holder or pen adapter Turn the knob screw and fix the holder presser Failure to fix securely may result in lower quality ...

Page 67: ...crew and loosen the holder presser Holder presser Knob screw 2 Insert the creasing tool into the tool holder 1 Push the brim of the creasing tool flush with the tool holder 2 Clamp the brim of the creasing tool Holder presser Brim Ensure no gap remains 3 Secure the creasing tool in place Turn the knob screw and fix the holder presser Failure to secure firmly may result in lower quality Knob screw ...

Page 68: ...g or printing select the tool conditions to suit the sheet and tool being used 1 Press the TOOL key on the local mode screen 2 Press the TOOL key to select the required tool conditions Pressing the TOOL key toggles through the tool conditions as shown in the following figure ...

Page 69: ... following sequence 3 Press to set the speed SPEED Sets the speed for moving the tool when cutting or pen writing 1 to 10 cm s in 1 cm s steps 15 to 70 cm s in 5 cm s steps 73 cm s 4 Press The cursor moves to PRESS 5 Press to set the pressure PRESS Sets the pressure for cutting or pen writing Cutting creasing 10 g to 550 g Pen 10 to 150 g 10 to 20 g in 2 g steps 25 to 100 g in 5 g steps 110 to 550...

Page 70: ... set the uncut portion length Sets the uncut portion length when using half cut 0 1 to 5 0 mm in 0 1 mm steps 5 Press The cursor moves to the cut length setting C LENG 6 Press to set the cut portion length Sets the cut portion length when using half cut 5 to 150 mm 5 to 20 mm in 1 mm steps 20 to 150 mm in 5 mm steps 10 Press the ENTER HOLD key The settings are entered and the system returns to loc...

Page 71: ...ade Offset Half cut HALF Cutter ON OFF Cuts across a dotted line without cutting out the base paper Pressure Cutter H Leng C Leng Half Cut Pressure Label film Base paper If HALF CUT is set to ON the three items listed below are displayed Set the following three items and pressure in the Cutting Conditions menu Half cut press ure H PRES Cutter 0 to 300 g 5g Sets the pressure for the uncut portion U...

Page 72: ...ng too high Reduce the speed Setting Tool Conditions P 69 Tighten the knob on the tool holder Installing the Cutter Holder P 60 The base paper of the sheet is cut The pressure is excessive Reduce the pressure Setting Tool Conditions P 69 The cutting blade protrudes too far Reduce the protrusion of the cutting blade Adjusting the Cutting Blade Protrusion Length P 59 The corners are rounded The dist...

Page 73: ... the desired position Pressing the TOOL key raises and lowers the tool Move to the correct position while checking the position where the tool was lowered 2 Press the ENTER HOLD key The origin is set The available cutting area is displayed and the tool conditions are then displayed Note that if the sheet sensor is disabled or if the carriage is above the sheet sensor and the front edge of the shee...

Page 74: ... after returning to remote mode new data will be cut Do not clear data while data is in the process of being sent 1 Check to confirm that data is not currently being received Check at the top right of the screen that the amount of data received is not increasing Do not clear data while data is being received 2 Press the REMOTE key Cutting is paused 3 Press the FUNCTION key 4 Press to select DATA C...

Page 75: ...g Sheets Manual Cutting Cutting slot 1 Press down on the sheet with your hand Press down firmly to prevent the sheet lifting up while cutting 2 Cut the sheet Cut the sheet along the cutting slot on the platen using a retractable knife 2 ...

Page 76: ...Chapter 2 Cutting 76 ...

Page 77: ...ding Range of Register Marks 82 No Plotting Areas Around Register Marks 84 Register Mark Detection Precautions 84 Setting Register Mark Detection Conditions 85 Notes on Register Mark Detection Setting Items 85 Detect register marks 89 Checking Sheet Tilt Using the LED Pointer 89 Detecting Register Marks Using Full Automatic Detection 90 Detecting Register Marks Using Semi Automatic Detection 92 De...

Page 78: ...ark positions 1 Create data with register marks Creating Register Marks P 80 This machine can detect the following two types of register marks Mark shape Type 1 Type 2 2 Print printing data with register marks 3 Prepare for cutting Cutting Process P 42 Steps 1 to 8 4 Set register mark detection conditions Setting Register Mark Detection Conditions P 85 5 Detect register marks Detect register marks...

Page 79: ...Data with Register Marks 79 Mark shape Type 1 Type 2 Register mark detection start position Register mark detection start position 6 Cut the data Cut the data P 73 7 Cut the sheet Separating Sheets Manual Cutting P 75 3 ...

Page 80: ... shape Type 1 Type 2 Use mark 4 TP4 to perform trapezoidal corrections Mark 4 can be skipped but doing so will reduce cutting accuracy Trapezoidal correction Corrects any difference in feed rate between left and right edges of the sheet Sheet and Register Mark Color We recommend using a white sheet and black register marks The machine may fail to detect register marks in other colors NG OK Blurred...

Page 81: ...idth are as shown below The machine may fail to detect register marks that lie outside the recommended range As a guide the register mark length should be at least ten times the line width Register mark size A Register mark length B Register mark line width C 200 mm or less 4 mm or more 0 5 mm 201 to 500 mm 8 mm or more 501 to 1000 mm 15 mm or more 1 0 mm 1 001 to 2000 mm 25 mm or more 2 001 mm or...

Page 82: ... B B Reading Range of Register Marks This machine can detect register marks in the range shown in the following figure If the margin is small the edge of the sheet may be incorrectly identified as a register mark If expand is disabled set the distance between the register mark and the inside of the pinch roller to at least 5 mm for Type 1 register marks and at least the length of the register mark...

Page 83: ...ter marks are not covered by pinch rollers Sheet Cutting data layout area Cutting area normal Cutting area expand 50mm or more 50 to 3 000mm 45 mm mark length 2 or more 20mm mark length 2 or more Rear Front 70 to 3 000mm for ID cut Register mark length or greater 70 mm or more for ID cut With Expand disabled 10mm This machine can detect register marks in the range shown in the above figure l ID Cu...

Page 84: ...r the distance between printed register marks when they are detected Scale compensation setting DIST REVI P 86 In this case the distance correction is disabled and register mark spacing scale correction takes precedence Subsequently altering the distance correction function value disables the register mark spacing scale correction The sheet tilt correction register mark spacing scale correction an...

Page 85: ...ck Detect mode Sensor sensitivity Filled in register marks Data ID code Notes on Register Mark Detection Setting Items P 85 6 Press the END key several times to exit Notes on Register Mark Detection Setting Items l Register mark detection points setting MARK DETECT Increasing the number of detection points increases the cutting accuracy When cutting using set to 1pt The number of register mark det...

Page 86: ...e sheet Trapezoidal correction is used to correct errors resulting from such differences in feed rate l Register mark size setting SIZE Setting Details 4 to 40mm Sets the length of one side of the register mark If the lengths of the horizontal and vertical lines of the printed register mark differ this sets the shorter line length Length of one side l Offset A and Offset B settings OffsetA OffsetB...

Page 87: ...e number of copies to 1 A B l Speed limit setting SPD LIMIT Setting Details 0 to 60 cm s Sets the speed limit for high speed movement for continuous copies Depending on the sheet type the sheet may slip during high speed movement preventing register marks from being correctly detected Limit the movement speed in such cases Set to 0 if the speed is not to be limited l Skew check setting SKEW CHECK ...

Page 88: ...ion accurately Detection time increases but accuracy also increases l Sensor sensitivity setting SENSOR LEVEL Setting Details 1 to 7 Check the sensitivity of the register mark sensor Normally set this to 4 If it cannot detect the register marks Increase sensitivity If it mis detects the register marks Decrease sensitivity l Filled in register mark setting MARK FILL UP Setting Details ON OFF Set to...

Page 89: ...gister mark functions use a sheet free of any images or marks between TP1 and TP2 A and between TP1 and TP3 B Checking Sheet Tilt Using the LED Pointer Pushing the clamp lever to the rear illuminates the LED pointer The carriage can also be moved left or right by hand Using the track of the LED pointer push the clamp lever to the rear and move the carriage between TP1 and TP3 to check for sheet ti...

Page 90: ...tection procedure using front specification The sheet must be loaded from the rear 1 Measure the distances A and B on the data to be output 2 Position TP1 as shown in the following figure Use Detecting Register Marks Using Semi Automatic Detection P 92 if TP1 is not positioned as shown in the following figure 5mm Plotter cut line Pinch roller Register mark shape Type 1 Register mark shape Type 2 3...

Page 91: ... Register mark detection starts ERROR C36 MARKdetect appears on the display if no register marks can be detected If this occurs reload the sheet For more information on the number of register marks detected refer to Register mark detection points setting Register mark detection points setting MARK DETECT P 85 7 Display the origin The available cutting area is displayed following register mark dete...

Page 92: ...d values Press the ENTER HOLD key to proceed to the next scale compensation setting If DIST REVI is set to OFF the screen for setting scale compensation does not appear If MARK DETECT is set to 2ptA the screen for entering distance B does not appear If MARK DETECT is set to 2ptB the screen for entering distance A does not appear If MARK DETECT is set to 1pt the scale compensation screen does not a...

Page 93: ...ch Rollers to Use P 56 Once the sheet has been detected the display indicates that the machine is waiting for register mark detection When loading from the front the positions of TP1 to TP4 will be reversed as shown in the figure 3 Use to move the LED pointer close to the center of the register mark detection position as shown in the following figure Allow 1 mm or more Register mark detection posi...

Page 94: ...CT ERROR C36 MARKdetect appears on the display if no register marks can be detected If this occurs reload the sheet For more information on the number of register marks detected refer to Register mark detection points setting MARK DETECT P 85 7 Display the origin The available cutting area is displayed following register mark detection before switching to local mode Detection procedure using rear ...

Page 95: ... is displayed before switching to local mode Detecting Register Marks Automatically After Sheet Detection Set the automatic register mark search function after sheet detection Register marks will be searched for automatically after sheet detection provided both register mark detection and registration mark searching are enabled Bidirectional scans are made over the preset scanning width from the o...

Page 96: ...ess the ENTER HOLD key Setting 10 to 50cm 7 Press the END key several times to exit If marks are not recognized as register marks or if no response is obtained even after scanning the set search range the SEARCH FAILED message appears for a preset length of time The machine then returns to the origin position and switches to normal semi automatic register mark detection mode ...

Page 97: ... can detect register marks in the range shown in the above figure P 83 1 Create data with ID Cut 2 Print printing data with ID Cut 3 Prepare for cutting Cutting Process P 42 Steps 1 to 8 4 Register the information for the printed register marks Setting Register Mark Detection Conditions P 85 5 Detect register marks Detect register marks P 89 6 Cut the data Cut the data P 73 7 Separate sheets Separ...

Page 98: ...Chapter 3 Cutting Data with Register Marks 98 ...

Page 99: ...ction Feed Direction Divided Cutting 114 Changing the Cutting Sequence SORTING 116 Setting Sorting 117 Sorting Procedure 117 Operating the Main Unit Panel Remotely R CONTRL 118 Other Useful Functions 119 Sheet Feed 119 Pause HOLD 119 Feed Settings FEED OPTION 120 Preventing Uncut Media OVER CUT CORNER CUT 121 Configuring the Network Settings NETWORK 122 Event Email Function Settings EVENT MAIL 124...

Page 100: ...e specified in jog mode the center of the tool will coincide with the specified position regardless of whether the LED pointer is on or off 2 Point Line Correction AXIS CORRECT Aligns the vertical and horizontal axes of the machine with the vertical and horizontal lines printed on the loaded graph paper Corrects the axis tilt θ using the set origin and correction point Origin Correction point 1 Pr...

Page 101: ...machine reverts to local mode Set the UL point in the positive direction from the origin Set the origin within the cut area An operation error will occur if it is set outside the cut area Note about the cutting area P 44 Digitizing DIGITIZE The coordinates from the origin of the image printed are displayed on the host computer Digitizing is enabled once the digitize command DP has been received fr...

Page 102: ...print The coordinates from the origin are displayed Reducing the step units with the jog step function enables the point to be specified more precisely JOG STEP P 140 3 Press the ENTER HOLD key Record the pen nib point Receive the coordinate output command OD from the host computer ...

Page 103: ...orrection value Corrected line Reference line Pinch roller Settings Standard value A direction 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 mm B direction CG 60AR 200 400 600 mm B direction CG 100AR 200 400 600 800 1000 mm B direction CG 130AR 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 mm Correction value A direction 5 of standard length 0 1 mm steps B direction 5 of standard length 0 1 mm steps Plotting offset 0 to 300 mm l Setting p...

Page 104: ...ard length in the B lateral direction Altering the standard length clears the previously corrected distance correction value B 9 Press the ENTER HOLD key to confirm the B direction standard length 10 Use to specify the printing position for the distance correction adjustment pattern then press the ENTER HOLD key All of the lines AR AL and B will be offset within the sheet The adjustment pattern wi...

Page 105: ...e standard value use to alter the AL correction value 17 Press the ENTER HOLD key to confirm the AL direction correction value This can also be confirmed by pressing the key The B direction standard length can now be set 18 If the measurement differs from the standard value use to alter the B correction value 19 Press the ENTER HOLD key to confirm the B direction correction value Pressing the END ...

Page 106: ...al between images Interval between images The machine cuts the specified number of sheets of the divided cut data without separating the data If you are using deselect the Sheet Feed Origin Renewal checkbox This is unselected by default No COPIES cannot be executed if the cut data contains an origin renewal command When sending the cut data from the PC wait for at least 5 seconds before sending th...

Page 107: ...nates from the origin Copying uses data with a negative offset applied indicated by blue arrow so updating the origin for multiple sheet cutting results in cutting displaced from the origin position The first image will therefore be cut in duplicate but multiple sheet cutting must be performed without updating the origin when using the center origin 1 Use in local mode to move the carriage to the ...

Page 108: ...n press the ENTER HOLD key 4 Use to select ON then press the ENTER HOLD key 5 Press the END key several times to exit Enabling expand mode may result in paper jamming if excessive pressure is applied If line correction is not performed the cutting blade may move off the edge of the sheet causing paper jamming or damaging the cutting blade or machine Cutting quality will be reduced if the cut part ...

Page 109: ...ring the setting clears the receive buffer contents Rotation cannot be enabled if the register mark detection function is enabled First turn off the register mark function before enabling rotation Detect register marks P 89 Altering the rotation setting initializes the cut area settings Setting Rotation 1 Press the FUNCTION key in local mode 2 Use to select SET UP then press the ENTER HOLD key 3 U...

Page 110: ...ing four coordinate systems in accordance with the combination of sheet loading direction and rotation function 0 rotation 90 rotation 180 rotation 270 rotation Sheet rear loading Sheet rear loading Sheet front loading Sheet front loading ROTATION OFF ROTATION ON ROTATION OFF ROTATION ON ...

Page 111: ...ot adequate space in front of or behind the machine reduce the speed or up speed The roll sheet drawn out may reverse and be taken up due to vibrations during the cutting process when cutting complex data Motor alarms are particularly likely to occur when using high speed operations Increase the feed offset setting to prevent high speed operation Limit the speed to below 40 cm s Limit the total le...

Page 112: ...ired for the available cutting area The data from the host computer can be ignored during divided cutting Divided cutting is not possible in any of the following cases If the volume of cutting data exceeds the size of the receive buffer If the cutting data contains an origin update command If two point line correction is set If register mark detection is used If the available cutting area is 1 cm ...

Page 113: ...ode Do not replace the sheet other than in local mode 2 Set a new origin Use the jog keys to move the carriage and set the origin Replace the sheet if there is no cutting space 3 Press the REMOTE key to select remote mode The sheet will be fed corresponding to the maximum sheet length for the cutting data then cutting starts If the sheet is not fed or if the sheet is too short replace with a longe...

Page 114: ...y 5 Use to select DIV LENG then press the ENTER HOLD key Setting 50 to 500 cm in 50 cm increments 6 Use to select the CROSS CUT setting then press the ENTER HOLD key Setting 0 to 50mm in 1mm increments The sheet is cut with overlaps corresponding to the amount of the setting 7 Press the END key several times to exit The settings are retained even when the power is turned off The data from the host...

Page 115: ... division length is cut by feeding the length to be cut The sheet is fed once cutting is complete within the set range and cutting starts automatically provided the end of the sheet has not been reached Once cutting is complete the tool conditions are displayed and the machine returns to local mode X direction feed direction divided cutting ends when the end of the sheet is reached 4 ...

Page 116: ... end l Precautions when cutting using the sorting function Sorting enables cutting in individual blocks where one block corresponds to movement with the pen down to raising the pen Once one block has been cut the block with the nearest origin position is then cut The host data start point and cutting direction are not changed mark Data start point Cutting start point Arrow Data direction Cutting d...

Page 117: ...rting buffer Once the data has been sent the waiting time until cutting starts is displayed The remaining time is displayed in seconds The countdown starts provided no data is received while waiting for cutting to start 2 Use auto feed The sheet is pulled out by the amount corresponding to the cut before cutting starts Send data or perform multiple sheet cutting after replacing with a long sheet C...

Page 118: ...BLE then press the ENTER HOLD key ENABLE Enables remote control using DISABLE Disables remote control using If DISABLE is selected press the END key several times to exit 5 Use to select Pin code then press the ENTER HOLD key 6 Use to set the PIN code then press the ENTER HOLD key The PIN code is a four digit number used for authorization Initial value 0000 Settings Set a four digit number between...

Page 119: ...sponding to the entered length plus the feed offset Feed Settings FEED OPTION P 120 To stop sheet feed midway press the END key Pause HOLD If the sheet becomes skewed while cutting or printing long data cutting can be paused to correct any skew Cutting after skew correction Cutting before skew correction Do not move the carriage or pinch roller positions when correcting skew Disregarding this prec...

Page 120: ...he roll sheet may be wound back on to the roll by the vibration occurring during operation leaving insufficient slack and preventing accurate cutting or printing Feeding slightly more sheet minimizes such issues The settings are retained even when the power is turned off The FEED OFFSET setting is disabled when OVER FEED is set 1 Press the FUNCTION key in local mode 2 Use to select SET UP then pre...

Page 121: ... ON OFF OFF When cutting or printing two or more pages feeding the second sheet in advance increases the cutting or printing efficiency when the waiting time has been set 1 Press the FUNCTION key in local mode 2 Use to select SET UP then press the ENTER HOLD key 3 Use to select FEED OPTION then press the ENTER HOLD key 4 Use to select PRE FEED then press the ENTER HOLD key The feed count setting i...

Page 122: ...he ENTER HOLD key 4 Use to select the OVER CUT setting then press the ENTER HOLD key Settings OFF 0 1 to 1 0 mm in 0 1 mm increments 5 Use to select the CORNER CUT setting then press the ENTER HOLD key Settings ON OFF 6 Press the END key several times to exit Configuring the Network Settings NETWORK Sets the network address The machine must be restarted to enable this setting Set the following ite...

Page 123: ...s current IP address is displayed Info is displayed at the top right It may take some time after connecting to the network to determine the IP address If the IP address cannot be acquired the display will indicate 0 0 0 0 4 Press the ENTER HOLD key 5 Use to select MAC Address then press the ENTER HOLD key Displays the machine s current MAC address Press to display the next address 6 Press the ENTE...

Page 124: ...Delivery ON OFF Sets whether event emails are sent Select Event Event PlotStart Event ON OFF Sets whether an email is sent when cutting starts Plot End Event ON OFF Sets whether an email is sent when cutting ends Error Event ON OFF Sets whether an email is sent when an error occurs Warning Event ON OFF Sets whether an email is sent when a warning occurs Mail Addr Alphanumeric characters or symbols...

Page 125: ...e set when Auth is set to POP before SMTP Transmit Test Test Sends a test email 1 The default settings are shown underlined l Enable the event email function 1 Press the FUNCTION key in local mode 2 Use to select SET UP then press the ENTER HOLD key 3 Use to select EVENT MAIL then press the ENTER HOLD key twice 4 Select ON on the Delivery screen then press the ENTER HOLD key 5 Press the END key se...

Page 126: ...c characters or symbols 8 Press the END key several times to exit l Set the server 1 Press the FUNCTION key in local mode 2 Use to select SET UP then press the ENTER HOLD key 3 Use to select EVENT MAIL then press the ENTER HOLD key 4 Use to select Server then press the ENTER HOLD key 5 Set SMTP Addr SMTP Port Sender Adr and Auth then press the ENTER HOLD key For more information on the individual ...

Page 127: ...he network setup allows this machine to use DNS 20 No valid email address Enter a valid email address 11003 11004 No POP server could be found Or the DNS server could not be accessed Check the POP server address Check if the network setup allows this machine to use DNS 11021 Unable to connect to POP server Check the POP server settings Check the firewall settings 12010 An error was returned from t...

Page 128: ...retrying Outputting the Settings List LIST This can be used as a record by the customer or for faxing when inquiring about maintenance 1 Load A4 size leaf sheets orientated in portrait mode and replace the tool with a pen Loading a Leaf Sheet Cut Sheet P 47 Using a Pen P 63 2 Press the FUNCTION key in local mode 3 Use to select LIST then press the ENTER HOLD key The settings list is output Pressin...

Page 129: ...other user settings will not be reset The network settings event email settings and remote control settings will not be reset The reset settings are retained even when the power is turned off 4 Press the END key several times to exit Changing Users USER CHANGE This machine allows settings cutting conditions distance correction and main unit settings to be saved individually for up to eight users u...

Page 130: ... can be selected Initially it is set to English Available languages Japanese English German French Spanish Italian Portuguese Chinese Korean Thai Russian 1 Press the FUNCTION key in local mode 2 Use to select DISPLAY then press the ENTER HOLD key 3 Use to select the display language then press the ENTER HOLD key 4 Press the END key several times to exit Checking Machine Information INFORMATION It ...

Page 131: ...Chapter 4 Helpful Tips 131 4 Press the END key several times to exit 4 ...

Page 132: ...Chapter 4 Helpful Tips 132 ...

Page 133: ...Chapter 5 Settings This chapter Describes the individual settings FUNCTION 134 SET UP 135 ...

Page 134: ...000 2 500 mm B direction CG 60AR 200 400 600 mm B direction CG 100AR 200 400 600 800 1 000 mm B direction CG 130AR 200 400 600 800 1 000 1 200 mm Correction value A direction 5 of standard length 0 1 mm steps B direction 5 of standard length 0 1mm steps Plotting offset 0 to 300 mm Length Correction DIST COMP P 103 Settings SET UP In this menu you can make various settings on the machine SET UP P 1...

Page 135: ... MARK DETECT Refer to Notes on Register Mark Detection Setting Items P 85 Command selection COMMAND AUTO MGL IIc MGL Ic1 Selects the movement units specified by the command Command MGL Ic1 MGL IIc selection COMMAND P 138 AUTO Selects the command automatically to suit the received data command specifications Individual settings Select to receive data for individual setting commands Communication co...

Page 136: ...TANCE 1 to 51 m Sets the maximum response value for the available area reading command from the host computer MGL Ic1 only Size response value P 139 SHEET sensor ON OFF Detects whether a sheet is present and sheet length SHEET sensor P 139 UP SPEED UP SPEED X AUTO 5 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 73 cm s Sets the sheet and carriage movement speed while the tool is raised Setting a slower speed can reduce sh...

Page 137: ... from being left uncut Preventing Uncut Media OVER CUT CORNER CUT P 121 CORNER CUT ON OFF The machine performs over cutting at corners other than the start and end point Preventing Uncut Media OVER CUT CORNER CUT P 121 Start mode START MODE LOCAL REMOTE Sets the mode after sheet detection LOCAL The machine waits in local mode after sheet detection REMOTE The machine automatically switches to remot...

Page 138: ...18 Copy settings CONFIG COPY Copies settings to the settings of another user Copying Settings from Other User Settings CONFIG COPY P 129 Setup Reset SETUP RESET Resets the details set Restoring Default Settings SETUP RESET P 129 1 The default settings are shown underlined l Command MGL Ic1 MGL IIc selection COMMAND Altering the command using COMMAND clears the receive buffer contents When set to A...

Page 139: ...tting command ZA Acceleration setting command AS Pen pressure setting command FS ZF Cutting blade correction setting command ZO l Size response value The value set for size response value is the maximum response size to be sent to the host computer The actual available cutting error will not be changed If the sheet detection size is smaller than DISTANCE the detection size will form the response v...

Page 140: ...HEET TYPE Cutting or printing at high speed on heavy or wide sheets may cause the sheet to become offset It may also cause Error 401 Motor Alarm to occur If this occurs set the sheet setting to HEAVY l ADJ PRS OFFSET Uncut sections may remain at cut sections where the angle is 120 or less due to light pressure when the cutter is lowered to the sheet such as when using the optional eccentric blade ...

Page 141: ...maintenance on the machine Maintenance Precautions 142 Maintenance Items and Timing 143 Items Required for Maintenance 143 Maintenance Procedure 144 Cover Exterior Cleaning 144 Cleaning the Y Bar Rail Surfaces 145 Cleaning the Grit Rollers 146 Cleaning the Pinch Rollers 146 When Not in Use for Extended Periods 146 Consumable Item Replacement 147 Cutter Replacement 147 Pinch Roller Replacement 147 ...

Page 142: ...owing e g avoid using air blowers Doing so may lead to failure electric shock or fire involving the machine if airborne debris or dust gets inside electrical components Wipe using a soft cloth soaked in dilute detergent and thoroughly wrung out A vacuum cleaner may also be used for cleaning Do not allow liquids to get inside the product Otherwise there is a risk of failure electric shock or fire F...

Page 143: ... be cleaned Pinch Roller Replacement Pinch Roller Replacement P 147 When the pen line rubber is excessively damaged deformed worn or lifting and when cutting quality has deteriorated Pen Line Rubber Replacement Pen Line Rubber Replacement P 148 When the machine is not to be used for extended periods Do not leave sheets loaded Push the clamp lever to the rear When Not in Use for Extended Periods P ...

Page 144: ...ance Procedure Cover Exterior Cleaning Do not allow liquids to get inside the product Otherwise there is a risk of failure electric shock or fire For heavy soiling wipe using a soft cloth soaked in dilute detergent and thoroughly wrung out ...

Page 145: ...e be sure to gently wipe the four rail faces A to D shown in the following figure with a dry cloth to remove any dirt or dust Dirt on the rails may cause abnormal noise and affect cutting quality A Upper rail rear B Upper rail side C Lower rail side D Lower rail rear 6 ...

Page 146: ...se it to build up and harden To prevent this wipe clean using a dry cloth or cloth moistened with alcohol When Not in Use for Extended Periods Clean as follows if the product is not used for one week or longer Do not leave with sheets loaded on the platen This may create irregularities or ripples in the sheet When this machine is not in use push the clamp lever to the rear to separate the pinch ro...

Page 147: ...or swing the cutter holder Doing so may cause the blade to come off When disposing of the product contact an industrial waste disposal operator or dispose of the product in accordance with the local laws and regulations 1 Rotate the adjusting knob to extend the cutter blade fully Adjusting knob Cutter 2 Use tweezers to pull out the cutter If the blade is chipped and difficult to remove using tweez...

Page 148: ... back the clamp lever to raise the pinch rollers 2 Lay paper beneath the pinch rollers Lay paper to avoid dropping parts between the gaps 3 Remove the O rings pull out the P R spindle horizontally then detach the pinch roller Do not lose the O rings The spindle may be difficult to pull out or reinsert 4 Insert the P R spindle into the new pinch roller then reattach the O rings P R spindle Pinch ro...

Page 149: ...ipe off any adhesive remaining in the platen slot with alcohol 2 Attach the double sided tape provided into the platen slot 3 Peel off the backing paper from the double sided tape 4 Attach a new pen line rubber on top of the double sided tape Make sure the pen line rubber is laid flat 6 ...

Page 150: ...Chapter 6 Maintenance 150 ...

Page 151: ...ter 7 Options This chapter Describes the various options Sheet Tables and Cutting Sheet 152 Attaching the Sheet Tables 152 Loading a Sheet on the Cutting Sheet 153 Cutting 154 Storing the Cutting Sheet 157 ...

Page 152: ...ickness not exceeding 0 6 mm weight not exceeding 450 g m2 1 The cutting sheet can be used multiple times After use place the cutting sheet in a bag and store away from direct sunlight As a guide the cutting sheet should be replaced after approximately ten uses If the cutting sheet adhesion has deteriorated or the sheet is warped it should be replaced even if it has been used fewer than ten times ...

Page 153: ...wing from the rear 3 Attach the two sheet tables to the recesses at the front Insert the lugs on the sheet tables into the recesses on which the mark stickers are affixed 4 Attach the two sheet tables to the recesses at the rear Insert the lugs on the sheet tables into the recesses on which the mark stickers are affixed Loading a Sheet on the Cutting Sheet 1 Remove the cutting sheet sandwiched bet...

Page 154: ...ke care to ensure that the sheet does not wrinkle Coated card must be affixed with the non coated side against the adhesive surface The card may become detached if the coated side is affixed or both sides of the card are coated Sheet Adhesive surface Cutting sheet Cutting Always use three pinch rollers The middle pinch roller helps to prevent the sheet lifting up Setting the Number of Pinch Roller...

Page 155: ...he pinch rollers and the grid rollers Note the insertion direction of the cutting sheet 297 mm 420 mm Sheet Adhesive surface available cutting area Cutting sheet Insertion direction 4 Move the cutting sheet so that the left pinch roller is positioned as shown in the following figure Move the right pinch roller to match the cutting sheet 7 ...

Page 156: ...on the sheet 7 Pull the clamp lever toward you to lower the pinch rollers and clamp the cutting sheet Check the following points before clamping the cutting sheet Check that the cutting sheet is not at an angle Check that the pinch rollers are correctly positioned 8 For information on the cutting procedure refer to the cutting process Cutting Process P 42 Process for Cutting Data with Register Mar...

Page 157: ...ight Tool Blade protrusio n length Press ure Speed Offset Up height SHEET TYPE Coated card Cut 310 g m2 Thickness 0 4 mm SPB 0092 Cutter for Heavy paper 0 6 mm 300 g 20 cm s 0 75 mm 100 HEAV Y 450 g m2 Thickness 0 6 mm 0 8 mm 400 g 20 cm s 0 75mm 100 HEAV Y Crease OPT C0243 Creasing tool 500g 5 cm s 100 HEAV Y Storing the Cutting Sheet 1 Affix the separator to the adhesive surface of the cutting s...

Page 158: ...Chapter 7 Options 158 ...

Page 159: ...shooting and addressing messages on the display Troubleshooting 160 Checking Register Mark Sensor Responsiveness 162 Aligning the Register Mark Sensor Position 164 Investigating the Cause of Cutting Failures 165 Problems Indicated by Messages 167 Error Messages 167 Display Message List 170 ...

Page 160: ...y the cause Executing a sample cut will clear any data saved in the receive buffer Investigating the Cause of Cutting Failures P 165 An error occurs when data is sent from the computer The command is incorrectly set Adjust the command settings between the application and plotter The plotter model is incorrectly set in the application Set the plotter model to CG AR in the application Sheet detectio...

Page 161: ... cutting position is offset when cutting using register marks There is a problem with the register marks Perform the operation used to check the responsiveness of the register mark sensor Checking Register Mark Sensor Responsiveness P 162 The cutter and register mark sensor offset values may be offset Adjust the register mark sensor positions Aligning the Register Mark Sensor Position P 164 The to...

Page 162: ...eating Register Marks 3 Press on the local mode screen The machine switches to jog mode 4 Use to move the pen nib close to the center of the register mark detection position Register mark detection should be performed at a position at least 1 mm from the register mark Mark shape Type 1 Type 2 Register mark detection position 1 mm or more Register mark detection position 1 mm or more 5 Press the EN...

Page 163: ...roperly the register mark sensor and LED pointer positions may be misaligned If this occurs correct the LED pointer position 1 Attach a pen to the tool holder Using a Pen P 63 2 Load copy paper 3 Press the FUNCTION key on the local mode screen 4 Use to select MARK SENSOR then press the ENTER HOLD key 5 Use to select POINTER OFS then press the ENTER HOLD key A 10 mm cross pattern is drawn The LED p...

Page 164: ...h register marks are printed 1 Attach a cutter to the cutter holder 2 Load a sheet on which register marks are printed Creating Register Marks 3 Press on the local mode screen The machine switches to jog mode 4 Use to move the pen nib close to the center of the register mark detection position Register mark detection should be performed at a position at least 1 mm from the register mark Mark shape...

Page 165: ...unt is saved and the system returns to local mode The settings are retained even when the power is turned off The sensor offset set using this operation will not be reset by SETUP RESET Investigating the Cause of Cutting Failures The machine cuts a sample stored in the unit to troubleshoot problems when data cannot be cut properly Executing a sample cut will clear any data saved in the receive buf...

Page 166: ...e cut properly but not other data There is a problem with the host computer Sample data as well as other data cannot be cut properly When the start end points remain uncut There is a problem with the cutting plotter Increase the pressure using ADJ PRS OFS ADJ PRS OFFSET P 140 ...

Page 167: ...d amount of sheet in advance to provide sufficient slack 5 Turn off the power and wait a while before turning the power back on Turning Off the Power P 38 402 MOTOR Y The Y motor was overloaded 403 X Current An overcurrent was detected in the X motor 404 Y Current An overcurrent was detected in the Y motor 41b NO MEDIA An enabling operation was performed after sheet detection Perform sheet detecti...

Page 168: ... sheet data onward during divided cutting Load a long sheet then switch to remote mode again C16 AUTO I F The command could not be automatically recognized Set the command name SET UP P 135 C20 I O An error occurred in the communication conditions Adjust the communication conditions to match the host computer SET UP P 135 INTERFACE C27 BUFFERover An error occurred in the interface Check the interf...

Page 169: ...mage Ensure an appropriate distance from the adjacent image before printing again The specified register mark spacing is incorrect Invalid register mark spacing was specified by the command or data was incorrectly selected Check the data to be output Images were skipped due to the printed register marks not being aligned Align the data and repeat printing Printed register marks were not correctly ...

Page 170: ...ne is in local mode Perform the necessary options such as sheet detection and origin setting then press the REMOTE key to select remote mode DIGITIZE The digitize command DP was received from the host computer and the machine is in digitize mode Move the pen nib as necessary then press the REMOTE key To cancel digitize mode use the FUNCTION key to clear the data END COPY The received data contains...

Page 171: ...arameters and setting parameters are being stored The stored data is saved in flash memory which is not cleared even when the power is turned off Do not turn off the power while this is displayed SHEET END REM END The sheet end was detected during register mark detection or while cutting with a roll sheet Cutting cannot be continued as the roll sheet has ended Press the END key and replace with a ...

Page 172: ...ve action Replace with PEN Waiting for the creasing tool to be replaced with the pen Replace with the pen then press the REMOTE key Replace with CUT Waiting for the creasing tool to be replaced with the cutter Replace with the cutter then press the REMOTE key ...

Page 173: ...Chapter 9 Appendix This chapter This chapter explains the specifications of this machine Specifications 174 Repetition Accuracy Conditions 176 Setting Sheet 177 ...

Page 174: ...acy 586 mm 2 m 1 050 mm 2 m 1 350 mm 2 m Depending on specified film and cutting conditions Maximum pressure 550 g Pressure setting Cutter 10 to 20 g in 2 g steps 20 to 100 g in 5g steps 100 to 550 g in 10g steps pen 10 to 20 g in 2 g steps 20 to 100 g in 5g steps 100 to 150 g in 10g steps Creasing tool option 10 to 20 g in 2 g steps 20 to 100 g in 5g steps 100 to 550 g in 10g steps Film that can ...

Page 175: ...um feed length may also be restricted depending on how the sheet is loaded or obstructions at the front or rear As a guide set the maximum feed length to 2 m for one set of data 2 For information on repetition accuracy refer to the next page 3 When using fluorescent sheet blade SPB 0007 or reflective sheet blade SPB 0006 4 Cutting quality and accuracy may be reduced with thick coated card 5 Use on...

Page 176: ...bris or foreign matter on sheet Use of sheet basket recommended Sheet basket is an option Length of sheet to be used has been pulled out using sheet feed when using roll sheet No loose winding when using roll sheet No steps on left right ends l Cutting speed 40 cm s or less when using cutter provided l Cutting data Maintenance test pattern 5 continuous return cycles in long direction l Sheet type ...

Page 177: ...thickness Length Correction DIST COMP P 103 This setting sheet is useful for writing down the sheet to be replaced and correction value in such cases Sheet Name A B A Sheet Name B Sheet Name A B Sheet Name A B Sheet Name A B Sheet Name A B Sheet Name A B A Sheet Name B A Sheet Name B Sheet Name A B Sheet Name A B Sheet Name A B Sheet Name A B Sheet Name A B 9 ...

Page 178: ...Chapter 9 Appendix 178 ...

Page 179: ...rriage 23 Center clamp 25 57 Clamp 57 Clamp lever 23 Clamp pressure lever 25 CORNER CUT 122 137 CURVE MODE 137 CUT MODE 135 Cutting slot 23 D Disclaimers 6 FCC regulations 6 Interference 6 DUMMY CUT 136 E Event Mail 124 G Grit roller 23 28 H Half cut 71 I ID Cut Guide 97 ID Cut 97 Inlet 36 ...

Page 180: ...ng panel 23 30 OVER CUT 122 137 P Pen line 23 148 Pinch roller guide mark 24 Pinch rollers 23 28 55 56 147 Platen 23 Power cable 36 Power outlet 37 Power plug 37 Power supply switch 23 R Receive buffer 106 160 168 Register mark 78 80 81 82 84 Register mark detection range 83 REMOTE mode 31 Roll bars 25 Roll holder 25 Roll stay 23 Roll stopper 25 RS 232C cable 34 RS 232C interface connector 25 ...

Page 181: ...Index 181 S SAMPLE CUT 160 SHEET sensor 24 25 28 SHEET TYPE 136 Switching hub 34 Symbols 9 T Tray 25 U UP SPEED 136 USB interface cable 33 USB interface connector 26 W Warning Label 14 ...

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