Jaguar III series User Manual
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1. and then click on USB driver to install USB driver When it Shows USB Driver installed e Connection Plug the USB cable into the Jaguar II USB interface connector Plug the other end of the cable into the PC s USB interface connector e Cutting driver or sign cutting software installation Insert Installation CD and then click on Driver to install driver working with CorelDraw Installation 2 9 GCC Jaguar III User Manual 2 5 2 Parallel Interface e Connecting to the Parallel Centronics Port Connect a parallel cable to the cutting plotter and the host computer Figure 4 1 Setup the output port LPT1 or LPT2 from your software package 3 Send the data to your cutting plotter directly Or use DOS commands like TYPE or PRINT to output data 2 5 3 RS 232 Interface e Connecting to the RS 232 Serial Port Il For IBM PC PS 2 users or compatibles connect the RS 232C cable to the serial connector of the assigned serial port COM1 or COM2 of your host computer 2 Set up the communication parameters Baud Rate and Data Bits Parity to match the setting of software package refer to chapter 3 Misc key description 2 5 4 Data Transmitting There are two options to transmit the data from the computer to the cutting plotter Option 1 With proper interface settings the data can be transmitted from your application software package to the cutting plotters directly Option 2 Most cut2. Jaguar Ill series User Manual Great Computer Corporation V2 1 2005 6 17 NOTICE GCC reserves the right to modify the information contained in this user manual at any time without prior notice un authorised modification copying distribution or display is prohibited All comments queries or suggestions concerning this manual please consult with your local dealer V2 1 2005 6 17 core ei Jaguar I User Manual Important Information Thank you for purchasing the SignPal Series Jaguar HI Cutting Plotter Before you use the cutting plotter please make sure that you have read the safety precautions and instructions below A canin SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 0 For safety concern please always hold the cutter firmly from the bottom while moving it Do not move the cutter by clasping the depression area on both sides O correct X Incorrect Do not shake or drop the blade holder a blade tip can fly out During an operation do not touch any of the moving parts of this machine such as the carriage Also be careful to make sure that clothing and hair do not get caught Always connect the power cable to a grounded outlet Always use the accessory power cablewhich is provided Do not wire the power cable so that it becomes bent or caught between objects e Do not connect the povver cable to branching outlet to vvhich other machines are also connected or use an extension cable There is danger of overheating and of mi
3. gt VA Move To Make Select lt gt OK ENTER Pa Mark lt gt VA Move To Mark M X Y Y Weed Outside Square OK ENTER Weed the outside square carefully AAS Offset X Y The Control Panel 3 4 GCC Jaguar III User Manual 3 5 Menu Items Below describes the functions of menu items Menu or Key Function Setting Default Media sizing Roll to measure media width Maximum Tracking 25 meters to measure media width and pull the media back till the front Maximum Tracking paper sensor open 25 meters Single to measure media width and length Maximum Tracking 10 meters POWER Arrow Keys 1 to move the tool carriage position on X or Y axis 2 to select functions or ee ee att values of settings P O ENTERS 1 to effect the displayed parameters that will be saved automatically 2 to set a new origin at the present tool carriage position In offline mode moving the tool carriage to desired position by Arrow Keys then press ENTER key to set a new origin While moving with the parameters of XY axes displayed press MISC key will enable fine tune movement press MISC key again to disable the function PAUSE RESUME to temporarily halt the cutting process to resume the process by press Pause Resume key again ONLINE OFFLINE 1 to switch between online mode and offline mode 2 to
4. 1 Lever Na et io a D ii faae Figure 4 1 Load your media on the platen and slide it under the pinch rollers from either the front side or the backside The color alignment rulers on the platen extension will help you to adjust the media precisely Note Be sure that the nedia nust cover the paper sensors on the platen when loading the nedia At least one of the tvo paper sensors Figure 4 2 Should be covered Qnce the nedia covers the sensor the Paper sensors cutting plotter wll size the nedia s wdth and length Figure 4 2 aut onati cal y Operation 4 GCC Jaguar III User Manual Then move the pinch rollers manually to the proper position Be sure the pinch rollers must be positioned above the grid drum The white marks on the main beam will remind you where the grid drums are Figure 4 3 White marks Figure 4 3 I Push the lever backward to lower down the pinch rollers Turn on the power the tool carriage will measure the size of the media automatically And the plotting cutter begins to work Note 1 Always adjust the position with the pinch roller raised 2 Move the pinch roller by applying force at the rear portion of the pinch roller support 3 Do not move it by holding its front rubber roller Figure 4 4 Incorrect Figure 4 4 Operation 4 2 GCC Jaguar ITI User Manual 4 1 2 Loading the Roll Media Put the roll media guide bushes on two roll holders Fi
5. 8 Bits with EVEN Parity 19200pbs 7 Bits with NO Parity 19200 o 19200pbs 7 Bits with ODD Parity 19200pbs 7 Bits with EVEN Parity 19200pbs 8 Bits with NO Parity 19200pbs 8 Bits with ODD Parity 19200pbs 8 Bits with EVEN Parity to select displayed languages on LCM panel in English Spanish Italian Deutsch Japanese Portuguese Polish Turkish or French Select Units Provides two unit systems for users convenient inch oz The Control Panel 3 7 Scale Width The Control Panel Jaguar ITI User Manual to adjust the scale of media length and width that may cause by the thickness of the media The Denominator is the actual length and the Numerator is the ideal length measured from the resultant For example cutting a line with 500 0 mm length The procedure as follows 1 Press the LEFT ARROW to choose the Numerator and select 500 0 mm 2 Cut the length by sending a graph file 3 Measure the length then use the RIGHT ARROW key to choose the Denominator then 4 Press UP ARROW DOWN ARROW to change the values of the actual length 3 8 GCC Jaguar ITI User Manual 4 Qoeration 4 1 Media Loading 4 1 1 Loading the Sheet Media To load the media properly please follow the procedures listed below Use the lever on the upper right side of the cutting plotter to raise or lower down pinch rollers Pull the lever forward until it makes a clicking sound then the pinch rollers are raised Figure 4
6. III User Manual 5 4 Contour Cutting For accurate contour cutting with AAS function proceed as follows Step 1 Creating the Graphic m Create the graphic that you want to print and cut in your software TIPS1 Leave some space between the graphic and the contour TIPS2 Create the contour in a separate layer and assign a different color for it m Make copies of both the graphic and contour as your demand Step 2 Placing the Marks Follow the below instructions and Figure 5 1 to ensure the accuracy of contour cutting m Place a mark of exactly 3 3mm black square to represent the origin Make sure that the origin mark is situated at the position indicated in Figure 5 1 TIPS1 Set the line style of the mark to none TIPS2 Place all the marks on a separate layer for easier handling m Place the 2 mark indicating the X Axis by copy the origin mark then move in horizontal direction with the same height Operation 5 4 GCC Jaguar III User Manual m Place the 3 mark indicating the Y Axis by copy the origin mark then move in vertical direction without horizontal shift Media Feed Direction 3 mark P3 Min 4cm w UNA w UNA Origin Mark P1 2d ark P2 Mar Figure 5 1 Mark Sizell exact3 3 mm Mark color black X value m the distance between P1 center and P2 center E Minimum em m Maximum depends on printing quality and media loading accuracy Y value m the distance between
7. Jaguar III User Manual 3 The Control Panel This chapter describes the button operations with the LCM menu flowcharts of Jaguar III When the cutting plotter is ready for use as described in Chapter 1 amp 2 all functions are under default parameters 3 1 The LCD Panel a POWER SPEED FORCE OFFSET lt gt P SOC AZ ON OFF MISC TOOL SELECT DATA CLEAR CUT TEST LINE PAUSE RESUME ENTER OO O OC lt LCD Control Panel on Jaguar III series gt Function LCD Screen To display functions and error messages To indicate the power status light up power on light off power off To move position select function or change setting To set item registers the immediately preceding input value TOOL SELECT To select tools MISC To set up functions The Control Panel 3 1 ON OFF LINE To switch modes stop cutting job or abort changes of settings OFFSET To adjust the value of blade s offset Please see details in 3 5 Menu Items GCC 3 2 Power On x Roll Edge Single A Key WKey Key Top menu S F O M L VV T1M Sending data C Data In Processing Menu in On line Mode Jaguar Ill in processing Use A VD to select Pause e The Control Panel PAUSE Setup Resume Jaguar III User Manual Use 8 to
8. following are the main features of the Jaguar III series cutting plotters Tri port connectivity provides you with greater flexibility Up to 4 2g acceleration Up to 600 gram cutting force Up to 60 inch per second cutting speed Guaranty 10 meter tracking User friendly multi language control panel ingenious media basket Enhanced Accu Aligning System for contour cutting General Information GCC Jaguar ITI User Manual 1 4 Appearance of Jaguar Ill 1 4 1 The Front View Figure 1 1 Grid Drums move the media back and forth during operation SliterGroove Sheets off the extra media easily along this groove Platen provides the surface for holding and supporting media while performing cutting Tool Carriage performs the cutting with the installed blade and pen Control panel consists of 14 control keys and 1 LED and 1 LCM showing messages and menus Alignment Rulers Media can be aligned Cutting Pad provides the with the clear guide line protection of blade when the blade marks is cutting Figure 1 1 1 4 2 The Back View Figure 1 2 Lever raises or lowers the rollers General Information pinch Pinch Rollers hold the media during cutting Figure 1 2 1 3 GCC Jaguar HI User Manual 1 4 3 The Whole View Figure 1 3 Roll Holder Holds and Roll Holder Guide supplies the roll media Bushes Serve to keep the for in
9. select ENTER to enable the setting Ofset keyi Offset 0 275 mm OK ENTER V Force key Force 80 gf AM OR ENTER V Speed Ke Sp y a gt Data Clear Clear data memory AM N Cancel OR ENTER Y L p Tool Select 3 2 18 72 F 80 O 0 275 M A Select gt 0K ENTER Y Speed 72cm s A Select lt gt OK ENTER VY Up Speed 72cm s M Select AIXOR ENTER Y Quality Normal A Select AIXOR ENTER Y y Set Smoothing Cut AN Select lt Q gt 0OK ENTER J OverCut 0 000mm A Select lt Q gt 0OK ENTER Y Set Tangetial Mode Select lt D gt OK ENTER Pouncing 0 00mm A Select lt gt OK ENTER Y Panel Setup Select lt J gt OK ENTER Restore default Select lt D gt OK ENTER E ye eg Save Parameter Select lt J gt OK ENTER GCC Jaguar III User Manual Square Cut AA Select AI OK Enter AAS Function Select Al OK Enter Repeat Last Plot OK Enter gt Select lt gt Mark positions Select lt gt OK Enter OverCut 0 00 1 00 mm with an increment of 0 05 mm Pounci
10. 67 1166 x 1430 x 667 1166 x 1754 x 667 HxWxD in 16 3 x 36 6 x19 2 45 9 x 42 5 x 26 3 45 9 x 56 0 x 26 3 45 9 x 69 1 x 26 3 Net Weight kg 37 2kg 40 5kg 53 3kg 61 0kg Power Supply AC 100 240V auto switch Power Consumption Max 110watts Environment Humidity 25 75 relative humidity operating Environment Temperature 5 C 35 C 41 F 95 F Repeatability 0 05 0 1mm 1 2 pixels Accu Aligning Distance Accuracy 0 1mm System Materials Light colored Vinyl Not for highly glossy surfaces e The above specification is subject to change without prior notice e Stand for Jaguar JA 61 is optional Blade Specification A I GCC Jaguar III User Manual Blade Specification For cutting general signage vinyl Blade with largest angle 26500056 oo oe I 9 GCB 145S The blade is 45 with Yellow Cap 0 25 mm blade offset le EE For cutting thick fluorescent and reflective vinyl Also for cutting 26500057 detailed work in standard vinyl GCB 245R The blade is 45 with Red Cap 0 25 mm offset 7 For cutting reflective vinyl cardboard sandblast flock and 26500058 stencil sharp edge GCB 360SB The blade is 60 with Green Cap 0 50 mm blade offset pan For cutting thin sandblast mask and stencil with friction feed or 26500059 sprocket feed machine GCB 460SO The blade is 60 with Blue Cap 0 25 mm blade offset a For Cutting small text and fine detail Sharp blade with smalles
11. 7 1594mm 62 7 1 2 Package Items The package of the Jaguar III model contents the items listed below please check carefully lf you find any item missing please consult your local dealer for further assistance Standard Item Quantity 1 Cutting Plotter i 2 Stand Set for JA 76S 101S 132S only e 1 piece of H shape stand e 2pieces of stands e 1 piece of stand beam 3 Flexible Media Support System Package 1 set of Roll Media Flange 2 pieces O J O 1 setof Roll Holder 2 piece J 0 fJ 0 1 set of Roll Holder Guide Bushes 4 pieces O 1 setof Roll Holder Support 2 pieces 2 J 24 pieces of MB screws 1 piece of MB L shape hexagon screw driver 2 C 1 piece of MB L shape hexagon screw driver O 4piecesof Hold Plugs 1 set of Desktop Support Brackets 2 pieces J O I ee LI 4 pieces of Plastic Foot 4 pieces of M4 screws 12 pieces of M6 screws M Ff 1 piece of M4 L shape hexagon screw driver IS General Information 1 1 GCC Jaguar HI User Manual 4 Accessory Bag e 1 piece of User s Compact Disk e 1 piece of AC power Cord e 1 piece of data cable RS 232C or print cable e 1 set of Blade Holder Assembly e 1 piece of Blade e e e e e 1 piece of Paper Sliter 1 piece of Cutting Pad for Vinyl cutting 1 Coil of Cutting Pad for paper cutting 1 piece of Tweezers 1 piece of Water based Fiber tip Pen 1 piece of Black Vinyl 1 3 Product Features The
12. P2 center and P3 center m Minimum Zem m Maximum Max Cutting Width 5cm Max Cutting Width differs on different models Operation e 5 5 GCC Jaguar III User Manual Image Areall image s or pattern s with contour line s locating in this area can work AAS 3 Points function successfully m The XY value is the exact distance between two marks from the center of one mark to the center of another mark TIPS1 Make sure that there is at least 3 3cm space margin around every mark TIPS2 Do not measure the distance on the printout but in the software for accurate XY values TIPS3 while the graphic reaches the max cutting width move the 3 mark 5cm toward the 2 mark to ensure AAS operation Step 3 Printing the Graphic m Print the graphic and the marks with your printer Scaling 100 m When printing on a roll media make sure the orientation as following Step 4 Loading the printout in the cutter Origin Mark Origin Mark Operation e 5 6 GCC Operation Jaguar ITI User Manual Registrating the Marks Before proceeding make sure all the cutting parameters are correct pressure velocity m Press the CUT TESTI menu key until the message AAS Function is displayed on the LCD AAS Function A Select lt gt OR ENTER V m Press the AW arrow key until the message AA 3 Points is displayed on the LCD m Press thell ENTER menu key to confi
13. ance its recommended to record the factory setting via below process press ON OFF LINE button on LCD control panel press MISC button choose AAS offset ENTER to get the XY values write down the numbers and keep it as your record OC OI WN in case you need to input the factory setting follow the same procedure and use arrow keys to adjust XY values Operation GCC Jaguar III User Manual 5 3 Printer Test Before performing AAS contour cutting its recommended to print out a test file that you can find in the enclosed Installation CD to make sure the printing quality m Print out the file of Printer Test 100x50cm eps in the Printer Test Sample folder of Jaguar III s Installation CD from your printer m Measure the length and width of the grids by a ruler The size of printed grids should be equal to the size indicated in the file m l the printed grids show symmetrical scaling problem in Figure A A1 A2 A5 the size indicated in the file B1 B2 B10 the size indicated in the file AAS contour can be scaled a few percentage to fit the printed grids to solve the problem m l the printed grids show asymmetric scaling problem in Figure A A1 A2 A5 B14 B24 B3 4 4B10 it may cause AAS Capture error due to the problem of printing distortion In this case consult your printer dealer for further assistance CICICIES lt Figure A gt Operation e 5 3 GCC Jaguar
14. approached easily from any direction e Keep enough space for the machine accessories and supplies e Keep the working area stable avoiding sever vibration e Keep the temperature between 5 and 40 Q41 1042F in the workshop e Keep the relative humidity between 30 and 70 in the workshop e Protecting the machine from dust and strong air current e Preventing the machine from direct sunlight or extremely bright lighting Notice 3Connecting the Power Supply Check the plug of the power cord to see if it mates with the wall outlet If not please contact your dealer e Insert the plug male into a grounded power outlet e Insert the other end female of power cord into the AC connector of cutting plotter Installation 2 1 GCC Jaguar IIT User Manual 2 2 Stand amp Flexible Media Support System Please examine supplied items in the accessory box of stand carton e 1 piece of M6 L shape hexagon screw driver e 1 piece of M5 L shape hexagon screw driver e 24 pieces of M6 screws e 4pieces of hold plugs e Remove the plotter body and the accessories from the shipped carton e Place the stands upright on the H stand and follow the number to assemble See Figure 2 1 amp 2 2 CR OS Stand beam H stand P DA Figure 2 1 Figure 2 2 Then connect Part 88 and Insert 4 screws into the holes on H stand and fasten them as shown in Figure 2 2 Installation 22 GCC Jaguar I User Manual Position the stand b
15. blade for tool force is 80 gf Is the tool offset set up Adjust the tool force to obtain properly an optimum blade force Refer to chapter 3 FORCE and CUTTING TEST Is there any dirt adhered to the Adjust the tool offset to blade obtain an optimum value Remove the blade Please contact your dealer for technician and clean it support Troubleshooting 7 5 GCC Jaguar III User Manual Jaguar III Specification Operational Method Roller Type Max Cutting Width 610mm 24 0in 760mm 29 9in 1016mm 40in 1320mm 52in Max Media Loading Width 770mm 30 3in 920mm 36 2in 1270mm 50in 1594mm 62 8in 4 Number of Pinch Rollers Min Media Loading Width 50mm Acceptable Material Thickness 0 8mm 0 03in Drive DC Servo Control Cutting Force 0 600 g Max Cutting Speed 1530 mm sec 60ips Diagonal Tangential emulation Yes Paper Cutting Ability Yes Sliter Groove amp Tool Yes Media Basket Optional Acceleration 4 2 G gravity Offset 0 1 0 mm with an increase of 0 025mm Mechanical Resolution 0 00625mm Software Resolution 0 025 mm Repeatability 0 1mm Memory Buffer 4 MB Interfaces USB Parallel and Serial RS 232C Commands HP GL HP GL 2 Configurable Origin Yes Curve amp Arc Smoothing Yes Test Cut capability Yes Replot Function Yes Copy Function Yes Pouncing Function Yes Control Panel LCM 20 digits x 2 lines 14 Keys 1 Power LED Dimension HxWxD mm 414 x 930 x 490 1166 x 1080 x 6
16. de Installation Figure 2 14 is the illustrator of the blade holder Insert a blade into the bottom of the blade holder and remove the blade by pushing the pin Make sure that your fingers are away from the blade tip Adjustment depth knob Outward ring n 4 Figure 2 14 tel Install blade Figure 2 15 Figure 2 15 Figure 2 16 Push the blade to the bottom of the blade holder Figure 2 16 Adjust the blade tip to suitable length by screwing Blade tip adjustment screw clockwise or count clockwise Figure 2 17 Tips The proper length means the blade s length is adjusted 0 1mm more than film s thickness That is if the thickness of film is 0 5mm then blade s length is properly adjusted 0 6mm and it can completely cut through the film layer yet avoid penetrating the backing Figure 2 17 Installation 2 1 GCC Jaguar IIT User Manual Insert the blade holder into tool carriage Please note the outward ring of the holder must put into the grooves of carriage firmly see Figure 2 18 then fasten the case Figure 2 19 Figure 2 18 Figure 2 19 In order to get the blade holder you need to take off the lower cover of AAS module first Figure 2 20 then use your thumb and index finger tip to grab the blade holder Figure 2 21 2 i Figure 2 20 Figure 2 21 Step 5 Use the reversing steps to remove the blade holder Step 6 Eject the blade Push Blade
17. dia 4 1 2 Loading the Roll Media Tracking Performance Adjusting the Cutting Force and Offset How to Cut 3mm Letters How to Make A Long Plot Table of Contents J aguar Illl User Manual 2 9 2 10 2 10 2 10 2 11 3 1 3 2 3 3 3 5 4 1 4 3 4 5 4 6 4 7 4 7 GCC Jaguar IIll User Manual 5 Accu Aligning System 5 1 Introduction 5 2 Calibrating the System 5 2 1 Media Calibration 5 2 2 AAS Calibration 5 3 Printer Test 5 4 Contour Cutting 6 Maintenance 6 1 Cleaning the cutting Plotter 6 2 Cleaning the Grid Drum 6 3 Cleaning the Pinch Rollers 6 4 Media Calibration Procedure 7 Trouble Shooting 7 1 Non Operational Problems 7 2 Operational Problems 7 3 Communication Problems 7 4 Software Problems 7 5 Cutting Quality Problem Appendix Jaguar III Specification ll Blade Specification Table of Contents 1 5 2 5 2 5 3 5 4 6 1 6 2 6 2 6 3 7 1 7 2 7 4 7 5 A A II GCC Jaguar ITI User Manual 1 General Information 1 1 Introduction Jaguar Ill series cutting plotters have been designed to produce computer generated images or perform contour cutting on sheets or rolls of vinyl media This manual covers the following models of Jaguar III series cutting plotters e JA 61 for media width 50mm 1 97 770mm 30 3 e JA 6S for media width 50mm 1 97 920mm 36 2 e JA 101S for media width 5 0mm 1 97 1270mm 50 e JA 132S for media width 50mm 1 9
18. e check the HP GL 2 or HP GL commands applied to your cutting plotter are used properly Troubleshooting 1 3 GCC Jaguar ITI User Manual 7 4 Software Problems Check the following first Does your software package indicate that it will work with your computer and cutting plotter Does your software support HP GL and HP GL 2 drivers check the configuration settings of your software Does the cutting plotter interface Most well known cutting softwares in match the requirements of your the world have drivers for our cutting software plotters If not use software that has HP GL and HP GL 2 emulation supports and you can chose the following three drivers A3 size HP7475A Al size HP7580A Does your Refer to Chapter 4 software connecting your recommend using a different cable Try using the recommended cable Re power on the cutting plotter and try to send the file again Troubleshooting cutting plotter Does the software vendor provide a sample file AO size HP Draf Pro Exl or HP Draf Master Do something about the error message display on LCM or consult your software vendor 7 4 GCC Jaguar HI User Manual 7 5 Cutting Quality Problems Is the blade installed correctly and the blade holder fastened securely Is the blade dull or Refer to Chapter 2 3 chipped Blade Installation Replace Is tool force set up with a new properly The default
19. e the deeply embedded or persistent dust use the lint free cloth or cotton swab moistened with rubbing alcohol Basic Maintenance 6 2 GCC Jaguar ll User Manual 6 4 Media Calibration Procedure To calibrate the media by following steps Basic Maintenance Print a black square of 3 3mm on the media that will be used with AAS Power up the cutter and load the piece of media Press the CUT TEST menu key until the message AAS Function is displayed on the LCD AAS Function A Select lt gt OR ENTER V Press the A V arrow key until the message Media Calibration is displayed on the LCD Media Calibration Select AI OK ENTER Use the A V A V arrow keys to place the center of the black square under the blade tip Press thell ENTERIJ menu key to sense the grey values Normally 3 values will be displayed on the LCD Grey value of mark Grey value of Vinyl and Grey value of Threshold Media Grey Value AAA BBB CCC Press thel ENTER menu Rey to set the Threshold Value Threshold Value CCC The value is specifically for this kind of media It is recommended to record the value for later use 6 3 GCC Jaguar HI User Manual 7 Trouble Shooting This chapter helps you to correct some common problem you may come across Prior to getting into the details of this chapter please be sure that your application environment is compatible with the cu
20. eam perpendicularly to part and put the screws into the holes and tighten them as Figure 2 3 Then the complete picture of stand will be like Figure 2 4 stand screw 1 H stand re Figure 2 3 Figure 2 4 Remove the cutting plotter from the carton Position your stand under the plotter and then insert the screws into the holes on plotter s bottom and tighten them up as shown in Figure 2 5 screws ee Se SS2 d l i Figure 2 5 6 screws holes R p Oa oll holder support Figure 2 6 TENS Insert the roll holder support with the screws into the holes of the stand then tighten them up as shown in Figure 2 6 You could decide roll holder support s position by inserting into different holes Installation 2 3 GCC Jaguar III User Manual Place two roll holders into the holes in the roll holder support Figure 2 7 Roll holder support Roll holders MS Figure 2 7 Lastly the complete picture will be shown like below Figure 2 8 Figure 2 8 Installation 2 4 GCC Jaguar IIT User Manual 2 3 Desktop Flexible Media Support System for JA 61 only Please examine the following items in stand carton s accessory box 1 set of Roll Media Flange 2 pieces 1 set of Roll Holder 2 pieces 1 set of Roll Holder Guide Bushes 4 pieces 1 set of Roll Holder Support 2 pieces 1 set of Desktop Support Bracket 2 pieces 4 pieces of Plastic Foot 4 pieces of M4 scre
21. eject pin to eject blade when the blade needs to be replaced The blade will lose its sharpness after a period of usage the cutting quality might be affected By increasing the cutting force it might do the trick However once the blade is worn out and no longer provides a reliable cutting you should replace a new one The blade is consumable and must be replaced as often as necessary to maintain the cutting quality The quality of the blade deeply affects cutting quality So be sure to use a high quality blade to ensure good cutting results Installation 2 8 GCC Jaguar IIT User Manual 2 5 Cable Connection The cutting plotter communicates with a computer through a USB Universal Serial Bus Parallel port Centronics or a Serial port RS 232C This chapter shows you how to connect the cutting plotter to a host computer and how to set up the computer cutting plotter interconnection ll Notice When USB connection is enabled both parallel port and serial port will be disabled automatically Parallel port Serial port USB port Figure 2 22 2 5 1 USB Interface Jaguar IIl build in USB interface are based on the Universal Serial Bus Specifications Revision 1 1 Operation system of Windows 95 Windows NT don t support USB e USB driver installation Caution Don t plug USB cable into Jaguar II before you install USB driver a Put USB cable aside dont plug it into Jaguar Il b Insert Installation CD
22. g OE CUA LIC An roll media in place when media is pulled from the roll Stand Beam stabilizes the body Roll Holder Support supports roll holders H shape Stand Supports the cutting plotter body Stand Supports the i cutting plotter body Figure 1 3 a 1 44 The Left hand Side Figure 1 4 e Figure 1 4 Fuse 3 Amp AC Power Connector used to insert the AC power cord General Information 1 4 Power Switch On when switches to I Off to O GCC Jaguar ITI User Manual 1 4 5 The Right hand Side Figure 1 5 Serial Interface Connector RS232C used to connect the cutting plotter to a computer through a serial interface cable USB Connector used to connect the cutting plotter to a computer through a USB cable Parallel Interface Connector used to connect the I cutting plotter to a computer through a parallel Figure 1 5 interface cable General Information Es GCC Jaguar III User Manual 2 Installation 2 1 Precaution Please read below information carefully before you start installation e Make sure the power switch is off before installing the cutting plotter e Carefully handle the cutter to prevent any injuries Notice 2Choosing a proper place before setting up the cutting plotter Before installing your cutting plotter select a suitable location which meets the following conditions e The machine can be
23. ge on LCM Out Of Space of Copies finished if both functions are enabled at the same time the cutter will perform the last setting only Mark Positions 2 points to manually position 2 points for contour cutting 3 points to manually position 3 points for contour cutting DATA CLEAR TOOL SELECT Set Smoothing to enable smooth cutting function Cut Over Cut to generate an overcut to facilitate weeding ee 00mm 1 00mm 0 00mm 0 05mm per step Set Tangential to enable the emulated tangential cutting mode for thicker Ensable Mode media types and small letter cuts Note while the Offset value setting at 0 000 mm Set Tangential Mode will automatically be disabled Pouncing to make perforated patterns 0 200mm Omm In order to use this function Pouncing tool must be installed Before start pouncing place pouncing strip on top of the cutting pad to protect the cutting pad Set the value as 0 mm to disable the pouncing mode Pouncing tool is an optional item Panel Setup Accept setup command to accept commands of the Force Speed Cutting Quality and Offset only via software The Control Panel 3 6 Recut to repeat the last job without re sending the data Repeat Last Plot GCC Jaguar ITI User Manual Control panel only to accept commands of the Force Speed Cutting Quality and Offset only via control panel of the cutter Restore default to turn all parameters of the men
24. gure 4 5 Roll media guide bushes Figure 4 5 Option A Recommended Insert the two roll holders into the roll media support set then place the roll media directly between the two roll holders Figure 2 22 mee Figure 4 7 Figure 4 6 Option B Use the media flanges Insert a roll media flange at the end of each roll media and tighten the thumbscrew until the roll media is firmly gripped see Figure 4 7 Then put the roll media on the roll holders Adjust the position of the roll media ensure that media flanges are able to run in the grooves of media guide bushes Figure 4 8 Figure 4 8 Operation 4 3 GCC Jaguar III User Manual Load the media on the platen Please refer to 2 4 1 Loading the sheet media After loading the roll media flatten the media on the platen and hold the front edge of the roll media firmly Figure 4 9 Figure 4 9 Figure 4 10 Step 4 Note Turn the roll downward to make an equal tension across the media Figure 4 10 Make sure that the media tension is equally distributed from left to right If the media Step 5 were not tighten enough Move the pinch rollers to the appraise location and against the platen it would note that the pinch rollers must be positioned above cause tracking problems the grid drums 4 N I Push the lever backward to lower down the pinch rollers nal N Fix roll media guide bushe
25. leaners or strong detergents for cleaning They may damage the surface of the cutting plotter and the moving parts Recommended Methods e Gently wipe the cutting plotter surface with a lint free cloth If necessary with a damp cloth immersed in water or alcohol Dry and wipe any remaining residue off a soft lint free cloth e Wipe all dust and dirt from the tool carriage rails e Use a vacuum cleaner to empty any accumulated dirt and media residue beneath the pinch roller housing e Clean the platen paper sensors and pinch rollers with a damp cloth immersed in water or alcohol and dry with a soft lint free cloth e Wipe dust and dirt from the stand Basic Maintenance 6 1 GCC Jaguar ll User Manual 6 2 Cleaning the Grid Drum 1 Turn off the cutting plotter and move the tool carriage away from the area needed to be cleaned 2 Raise the pinch rollers and move them away from the grid drum for cleaning 3 Use a bristle brush a toothbrush is acceptable to remove dust from the drum surface Rotate the drum manually while cleaning Refer to Figure 6 1 EN Figure 6 1 6 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 accumulated dust from the rubber portion of the pinch rollers To prevent the pinch rollers from rotating while cleaning use your finger to hold the pinch rollers to prevent them from rotation 2 To remov
26. might be an Error Check Media obstruction to carriage relating to a problem on Or Y Motor the Y axis Correct the problem and re power on to reboot system This message indicates that the blade up down Error Check Carriage sensor malfunction Re power on to re boot Sensor or VC Motor system If the problem still exists find a serviceman This message indicates that the cutting exceeds Graph Was Clipped Data In Buffer the cutting limit Reload larger media or re scale the plot to a smaller size then press the key followed by the display of LCM to continue Troubleshooting 7 2 GCC Jaguar HI User Manual 7 3 Cutting Plotter Computer Communication Problems The messages showed below present problems in relation to cutting plotter computer communication Communication Error Is the connection cable connected Setup MISC key to the cutting plotter and computer properly Has the interface setting been Refer to Chapter 4 done correctly Connecting your cutting plotter Try the communication Refer to the MISC key in between your cutting plotter Chapter 3 Description of and computer If it still does Operation for the port setup not work have your cutting plotter serviced Note The computer also needs to set up compatible communication parameters to the cutting plotter set up If your cutting plotter can not recognize the HP GL 2 Cmd Error HP GL 2 or HP GL commands pleas
27. ng 0 200 mm with an increment of 1mm 3 3 Menu in Off line Mode Press ON OFF LINE switch to offline mode Offline For System Setup IqPDAVI AV lt I gt Move Origin X Y OFFSET Offset 0 275 mm A 0 000 1 000 with an increment of 0 025 mm OK Enter V Force Force 80 gf A 0 600 with an increment of 5 gram force d OK Enter V Speed a Speed 7ocms AN Speed 3 153 with an increment of 3 cm s Select AD OK Enter Y Up Speed 72cm s A Upspeed 3 153 with an increment of 3 cm s Select lt gt OK Enter Y Quality Normal A Draft Fair Normal Fine Small Letter Select AIS OR Enter V Cut Test Data Clear Clear Data Memery N Cancel OK Enter Tool Select 18 72 F 80 0 0 275M Set Smoothing Cut Select AI OK Enter gt Select AD OK Enter OverCut 0 00mm Misc Auto Unrolled Media P Select AD OK Enter V Select AIS OK Enter a Set Tangential Mode p Threshold gt Select AD OK Enter Select AI OK Enter Pouncing 0 00mm A AAS Offset gt Select AD OR Enter Y gt Select Al OK Enter Panel Setup Media Back amp Forth Select gt OK Enter Select J OK Enter Restore default Paper Saving Mode gt Select AD OK Enter gt Select ID OK Enter Save parameter Set Communication Select lt I gt OK Enter gt Select II OK Enter A Both Expanded Mode Length Expanded Mode ax Wi e FPGA Vxx mmddiyy idth Expanded Mode Both Unexpanded Mode Select Lang
28. raphic m Avoid any kind of light source horizontally illuminating the AAS module PROHIBITED ACCEPTABLE m DO NOT take off the cover of AAS module in operation PROHIBITED 5 2 Calibrating the System The AAS system has two calibration procedures to ensure maximum accuracy of AAS operation Operation e 5 1 GCC Jaguar III User Manual 5 2 1 Media Calibration Media Calibration is to ensure the sensor being able to recognize the registration marks The factory default works on a wide range of materials However certain types of materials may not work properly Performing a media calibration may become necessary while working with such materials to change the sensitivity of AAS for greater reliability When to use Its NOT NECESSARY to perform Media Calibration every time you use a different colored or different kind of media unless the registration marks on the printed media become undetectable in AAS 3 Points process Refer to Chapter 6 4 for Media Calibration procedure when required 5 2 2 AAS Calibration AAS calibration measures the exact distance between the blade tip and the sensor of CCD camera When to use AAS Calibration may need to be performed under below conditions after replacing the mainboard on cutter after replacing the carriage on cutter after replacing the AAS module on cutter Note DO NOT perform AAS Calibration yourself consult your dealer for further information or assist
29. rm the selection AAS 3 Points Select lt gt OK ENTER m Use the A V A V arrow keys to place the origin mark right under the blade tip ADA Set Origin move m Press thel ENTER menu Rey to conform the selected point of origin EWA Set Origin M X Y m The cutter now will scan the marks and store the origin In case something may have gone wrong the following message will be displayed AAS Capture Error N ONLINE Cutting the Contour m Follow the specific instructions for contour cutting in your software If there are no such instructions take the following description as your reference m Move the entire graphic registration marks and contours included in your software so that the origin mark is situated at the right place see Figure 4 16 m Select the contours and cut them out Make sure that only the contours are selected for cutting GCC Jaguar ll User Manual 6 Maintenance This chapter explains the basic maintenance i e cleaning the cutting plotter required for the cutting plotter Except for the procedures mentioned below all other maintenance must be performed by a qualified service technician 6 1 Cleaning the Cutting Plotter Cleaning the machine properly and regularly will ensure optimal performance out of your machine e Unplug the cutting plotter before cleaning it in order to prevent electrical shock e Never use solvents abrasive c
30. s on the roll holder to secure the roll media Ny Turn on the power switch the tool carriage will sizing the media automatically i Then the cutting plotter is ready to work 7 N N I Use the reverse steps to remove the media i we Operation 4 4 GCC Jaguar III User Manual 4 2 Tracking Performance In order to achieve the best tracking performance for a long plot we recommend some significant media loading procedures described as follows If the media length is less than 4 m leave the margin of 0 5mm 25mm in the left and right edges of the media Figure 4 11 0 5am 25nm Pinch roller Figure 4 11 If the media length is greater than 4m leave at least 25mm margin on the left and right edges of the media Figure 4 12 SL or 25nm 0 5mm 25mm 0 5mm 25mm Pinch roller Pinch roller Figure 4 12 Please refer to the paragraph Important Information at the beginning of the book Operation 4 5 GCC Jaguar IT User Manual 4 3 Adjusting the Cutting Force and Offset Before sending your designs for cutting you may perform a cut test to generate satisfactory cutting results Cut Test should be repeated until the appropriate cutting conditions for the media are discovered After sizing the media press CUT TEST button to select the square cut and press ENTER KEY to confirm The default cutting force and offset value of the cutting test are 80gf and 0 275mm re
31. s operation of the machine Keep the tools away from children where they can reach Always put the pinch rollers within the white marks Important Information GCC ee Jaguar IH User Manual Warning Never press the top release grip and pull the bottom release grip at the same time as the pictures shown below O CORRECT X INCORRECT Press down Press down Note In case the grips clipped together due to your wrong operation please use a tweezers to pull out the stop bar when pressing down the Pull up bottom to release top release grip Keep the stop bar outside then release ENABLE igure 0 3 Important Information GCC Table of Contents Important Information 1 General Information 1 1 1 2 1 3 1 4 2 Installation Introduction Package Items Product Features Appearance of Jaguar Ill 1 4 1 The Front View 1 4 2 The Back View 1 4 3 The Whole View 1 4 4 The Left hand Side 1 4 5 The Right hand Side Precaution Stand amp Flexible Media Support System Desktop Flexible Media Support System Blade Installation Cable Connections 2 5 1 USB Interface 2 5 2 Parallel Interface 2 5 3 RS 232 Interface 2 5 4 Data Transmitting 2 5 4 Connecting with Macintosh Computers 3 The Control Panel 4 Operation 4 1 4 2 4 3 4 4 4 9 The LCD Panel Menu in On line Mode Menu in Off line Mode Menu of AAS Function Menu Items Media Loading 4 1 1 Loading the Sheet Me
32. spectively Press ARROW KEY to move the tool carriage to the position where you like Then press the ENTER KEY to perform Cut Test Note At the same time the new origin is also set at the cutting test position When the cutting test is completed a pattern appears Peel off the pattern to see if it can be easily separated from the media base If yes the setup tool force is appropriate If not or cut through the back paper press FORCE KEY to adjust the tool force until an optimum force is obtained Figure 4 12 lf the pattern appears to be BB or CC layout press OFFSET KEY to adjust the offset value until AA pattern discovered CC Press SPEED_KEY FORCE REY OFFSET REY to setup or U a r e Cut E OK Enter Press arrow keys to Press ENTER KEY desired position for next T square cut Press ENTER KEY P ON OFF Tine KEY i Figure 4 13 Operation 4 6 GCC Jaguar III User Manual 4 4 How to Cut 3mm Letters To obtain good quality output narrow media is recommended However if wide media is used you should 1 Position two pinch rollers as close as possible to both edges of the cutting area 2 Make sure the loaded media is held flat with equal tension across the platen 3 Suggested operation settings Tool force 55 gf or depending on the material Cutting speed 45 50 cm sec Tool up speed 45 60 cm sec Smooth cut DisableCutting Quality Small Letter 4 5 Ho
33. stop the cutting job or abort the change of setting Once press this key the cutting job will be terminated immediately and cannot be resumed OFFSET to set or modify the distance between the blade tip and the 10 000 1 000mm 0 275mm center axis FORCE to set or modify the value of tool force 0 600gram 80 gram 5 gram per step Speed to set or modify tool speed at horizontal moving 0 153cm sec 72cm sec 3cm sec per step Up Speed to set or modify tool speed at vertical moving 0 153cm sec 72cm sec 3cm sec per step to set or modify cutting quality Draft Fair Normal While cutting small letter set as Small letter Normal Fine while cutting in high speed set as Draft Small Letter for normal operation set as Normal The Control Panel 3 5 GCC Jaguar III User Manual CUT TEST Square Cut to perform a cutting test at present blade position for more information please refer to page 2 7 to adjust blade force and cutting speed AAS Function AAS 3 Points to perform AAS Accu Aligning System contour cutting Media Calibration to calibrate the sensitivity of the AAS sensor AAS Calibration to calibrate the AAS Accu Aligning System 1 99 1 per step Copy 1 99 to copy the last job without re sending the data 1 per step 1mm gap will be auto generated between 2 copies if the media length is not enough to continue it will show below messa
34. t 26500060 Offset GCB 500 The blade is 0 175 mm blade offset with Black Cap L i Blade Specification A II GCC Jaguar III User Manual About the Tool A generic term referring to the blade that cuts the sheet the pen that does plotting and the LED bombsight option used for pointing to the reference point OFFSET is the distance that the blade tip is displaced from the centerline of the blade Blade Central line Blade tip gt offset Protrusion Length of the Blade Thickness of the film t1 Protrusion length of the blade y Thickness of the as i ap d a ll ia base paper t 2 Length of protrusion t1 t 2 2 but for your convenience you may just make it about 0 3 0 5 mm beyond the blade holder tip Blade Specification A I
35. ting software packages are able to emulate HP GL or HP GL 2 commands therefore Use DOS commands like TYPE or PRINT to output your file As long as the file is HP GL or HP GL 2 format the cutting plotter can output the data precisely For example a file with PLT extension generated by SignPal can be transmitted directly to the plotter at the DOS prompt and then be cut out Before outputting at the DOS prompt set up a transmission protocol between your cutting plotter and computer by a DOS command MODE Make sure that your PC has the same communication protocol as the cutter For example MODE COM2 9600 N 8 1 P Then use TYPE command to output via COM2 if COM2 is the assigned output port TYPE filename gt COM2 Installation 2 10 GCC Jaguar III User Manual Tip Add the MODE command line to your system s AUTOEXEC BAT to automatically execute MODE command every time you want to output your data at the DOS prompt via serial connection However values ina MODE command should comply with the related requirements of your software Refer to DOS manual for further information 2 5 5 Connecting with Macintosh Computers In order to operate the cutting plotter with a Macintosh computer e g Power Mac you need a MAC modem cable DIN 8 to DB25 to connect the RS 232C cable please refer to Fig 4 2 The cable is an optional item which could be ordered through your dealer Figure 2 23 Installation 2 11 GCC
36. tting plotter Note Before having your cutting plotter serviced please make certain that the malfunction is in your cutting plotter not the result of an interface problem or a malfunction in your computer or a software problem Why is the cutting plotter not functioning Possible Causes 7 1 Non Operational Problems Check the following first m Does the AC power cord plug in properly m Does the AC power cord connected to the power connector properly m Does the power LED still illuminate Solutions lf the LCM is able to display the message the cutting plotter should be in a normal condition Switch off the cutting plotter and turn it on again to see is the problem still existing lf the LCM is not able to display any message contact the technician from your dealer Troubleshooting 7 1 GCC Jaguar ITI User Manual 7 2 Operational Problems some mechanical problems or failure during operation will cause some problems The error messages shown on the LCM present the problem first and followed by recommended actions lf the problem still exists after the recommended actions have been done have your cutting plotter serviced This message indicates that there might be a Error Check Media problem on the X axis Check if the drum is Or Drum or X Motor working well and if the media is well loaded Correct the problem and re power on to reboot system This message indicates that there
37. u items to factory default pf settings Save to save pattern s of cutting parameters for later use Patterns1 4 Pattern 1 Parameter MISC To avoid paper jam and motor crash by automatically unroll Enable media 50cm and up before cutting while enabled Auto unroll only effects on roll edge media Using Single mode to size media will disable this function automatically If the length of the rolled media is less than 2 meters or the weight is light it is recommended to set this mode disabled Threshold to set or modify threshold value AAS Offset to set or modify AAS offset value to enable to save time on repeated cutting jobs and better Disable tracking After cutting job has finished the media will move back to the origin then move to the end of the plot to save media by four different modes 1 Length expanded mode 2 Width expanded mode 3 Both expanded mode 4 Both unexpanded mode to build up the communication between host computer and Communication cutter Baud Rate is to determine the speed of data transmission Data Bits refers to the size of one block of data Parity is used to check if data was revived correctly or not 9600 n 7 1 p9600pbs 7 Bits with NO Parity 9600 o 7 1 p9600pbs 7 Bits with ODD Parity 9600 e 7 1 p9600pbs 7 Bits with EVEN Parity 9600 n 8 1 p9600pbs 8 Bits with NO Parity 9600 o 8 1 p9600pbs 8 Bits with ODD Parity 9600 e 8 1 p9600pbs
38. uage gt Select OK Enter de IN English Spanish Italian Deutsch Japanese Select Unit Portuguese Polish Turkish French Select AP OH Enter Metric cm gf or English Saar engi measurement inch oz cale Leng 4 gt Select ID OK Enter Scale Width The Control Panel Select AIS OK Enter 3 3 GCC Jaguar III User Manual 3 4 Menu of AAS Function AAS Function A p AAS 3 Points ADVA Set Origin Select lt gt OR ENTERV Select lt gt OK ENTER P move ADVA Set Origin M X Y AAS Capture Error y N ONLINE Set AAS Origin Please wait Check the Mark position Y pa AAS Communication Capturing P1 TIMEOUT N ONLINE Check cable connections Capturing P2 AAS Capture Error y Move P2 N ONLINE Capturing P3 R AAS Capture Error y Move P3 N ONLINE S F O M L W T1M y AD VIA Move To Mark M X Y Media Calibration Media Calibration Select AI OK ENTER Move OK ENTER ADVA Move To Mark M Press Enter Key to X y continue capturing Media Grey Value AAA BBB CCC AAA Grey Value of Mark l es BBB Grey Value of Vinyl l CCC Grey Value of Threshold Threshold Value CCC AAS Calibration lt
39. w to Make A Long Plot When you are making a long plot with a roll of heavy and wide vinyl paper you need to use AUTO UNROLL MEDIA function 1 Ifthe length of graphic is between 3m and 5m the cutting speed is better slower than 45cm sec and the cutting quality is set as Normal 2 Ifthe length is longer than 5 m the cutting speed is better slower than 30 cm sec 3 After loading the roll media all pinch rollers are raised at this stage flatten the media on the platen and hold the front edge of the roll media firmly Figure 4 14 Figure 4 14 Operation 4 7 GCC Jaguar III User Manual Then turn the roll downward to make an equal tension across the media See Figure 4 15 Make sure that the media tension is equally distributed from left to right If the media IS not tight enough against the platen it will cause tracking problems Figure 4 15 4 Engage pinch rollers 5 Fixes roll media guide bushes on the roll holder to secure the roll media 6 The protrusion length of the blade should be longer than the thickness of the vinyl Please see in the section of ABOUT THE TOOL After you notice all above then you ll enjoy your gigantic signs production Operation 4 8 GCC Jaguar ITI User Manual 5 Accu Aligning System 5 1 Introduction The Jaguar Ill series cutters feature an Accu Aligning System AAS to guarantee precise contour cutting quality by registering black marks printed around the g
40. ws 12 pieces of M6 screws 1 piece of M4 L shape hexagon screw driver 1 piece of M5 L shape hexagon screw driver 1 piece of M6 L shape hexagon screw driver for adjusting the screws of Roll Holders Put the 4 Plastic Foot under the Roll Holder Support and insert the M4 screw into the hole of Plastic Foot and tighten them with the M4 L shape screw driver Figure 2 9 Roll Holder Support Figure 2 10 M4 screw i M4 screws Plastic Foot_ Figure 2 9 Ng lt OEE Desktop Support Brackets M6 screws Roll Holder Support Step3 Position the Desktop Support Brackets beside the Roll Holder Support and insert M6 screws into the Roll Holder Support and tighten them with M5 L shape screw driver Refer to Figure 2 10 at the left Installation 2 5 GCC Jaguar IIT User Manual Put the bottom of machine in lateral and position the Roll Holder Assembly beside the bottom of the machine Then insert the M6 screws into the holes of Roll Holder support assembly and tighten them with M5 L shape screwdriver Like Figure 2 11 Roll Holder Assembly M6 screws Cc dr ol m f a vv i Figure 2 11 Roll Holders Figure 2 12 Place the 2 roll holders into the holes of Roll Holder Support Figure 2 12 The complete Desktop Media Support System will be shown as in Figure 2 13 Figure 2 13 Installation 2 6 GCC Jaguar If User Manual 2 4 Bla
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