FC8600 Setup Manual
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1. 1 Screw the tool holder screwloosely Pull up the tool while turnit one quarter to mount it vertically Tighten the tool holder screw after the tool is mounted vertically 22 5 Tool adjustment and test cutting After setting the Tool Speed Force Acceleration make test cutting and repeat until optimal condition is achieved ACAUTION Do not touch the Tool edge when power is turned on WcCondition Ho 1 i i JTO CEOSI A or during operation SPEED SA cms CONDITION screen 1 3 appears BIFORCE 14 T CUT TEST dal eee Gp Press the CONDITION key in the Default screen 2 Set the Tool conditions Tool Speed Force Acceleration Setting the Tool conditions Hi condition No L For detailed setting methods of each plotting condition see Selecting Tool conditions in FC8600 eg Screen for Tool setting User s Manual OEZ Press the ENTER To make 1 cut with set value Make test cutting for one piece while Tool conditions are being set A OVER CUT AH DISTANCE ADJUST SINITIAL DOWN FORCE CONDITION screen 1 3 appears BIBLADE AJUST 7 CUT TEST Ma Aeee a d Press the POSITION lt 4 key ALG USE THE POSITION KEY Press the POSITION A V lt P key so that the Tool carriage moves to the location you wish to perform the test cutting Press the ENTER key To make 3 cuts with set value and 1 of set value Make test cutting f2. 5 Installing the Cutting Master 3 If you use Illustrator or CorelDRAW click the Setup When Illustrator or CorelDRAW is Cutting Master 3 on the Start screen of Installer not used No need to install 2 Operate according to the instruction in the displayed For the Macintosh screen See User s Manual contained in each language folder inside attached DVD ROM i AX Start D r E Cutting Master 3 Setup Ready to Install The Setup Wizard is ready to begin the Cutting Master 3 installation Click Install to begin the installation If you want to review or change any of your installation settings dick Back Click Cancel to exit the wizard FC8600 seEnices Setup Cutting Master 3 When using the Illustrator CoreIDRAW Select the Setup Cutting Master 3 Click the Install GRAPHTEC r E Cutting Master 3 Setup SEN Completing the Cutting Master r ni Cutting Master 3 Setup A 3 Setup Wizard Welcome to the Cutting Master 3 Setup Wizard Click the Finish button to exit the Setup Wizard The Setup Wizard will install Cutting Master 3 on your computer Click Next to continue or Cancel to exit the Setup Wizard F Launch Cutting Master 3 Click the Finish i D Click the Next 8 cancel _ r 5 7 amp Cutting Master 3 Setup E teb T
3. Installer Click the Setup Graphtec Studio on the Start screen of For the Macintosh See User s Manual contained in each language folder inside attached DVD ROM 15 2 Operate according to the instruction in the displayed screen D Graphtec Studio Setup B A J Graphtec Studio Setup p Welcome to the Graphtec Studio Setup Wizard Ready to Install The Setup Wizard is ready to begin the Graphtec Studio installation Al The Setup Wizard will install Graphtec Studio on your Click Install to begin the installation If you want to review or change any of your anes oe Next to continue or Cance to exit the installation settings dick Back Click Cancel to exit the wizard etup Wizard Click the Next Click the Install B J cance EAM S EZ Unam EE l i D d J Graphtec Studio Setup lek i i Select Installation Folder J Graphtec Studio Setup s This is the folder where Graphtec Studio will be installed i Completing the Graphtec Studio Setup Wizard Tsu in this folder dick Next To install to a different folder enter it below or dick wise Click the Finish button to exit the Setup Wizard Folder C Program Files Graphtec Corporation Graphtec Studio Browse Click the Next Advanced Installer Click the Finish
4. the following program to make WY changes to this computer Program name MultiSetup EXE Verified publisher Graphtec Corporation File origin CD DVD drive To continue type an administrator password and then click Yes Enter the password Click Yes The Start will appear Install FC8600 Software Use this menu to install the software you require to use the Install the Cutting Plotter Controller and Plotter FC8600 Driver First time users should proceed with installation by clicking on The Cutting Plotter Controller enables various Install FC8600 Software cutting conditions plotter settings etc to be Sins l controlled directly from your computer Proceed with installation according to your operating environment Setup Graphtec Studio Software enabling cutting data to be created Z Start FC8600 series through simple commands Create designs and edit characters shapes using O this software 2 Setup Cutting Master 3 Plug in driver that enables simple cutting through direct operation from within Adobe Illustrator and CorelDRAW GRAPHTEC Install User s Manual Installs the FC8600 User s Manual 2 Click the Install FC8600 Software in the Start screen of Installer Z Start FCS6GOO SERIES Install FC8600 Software Select Install FC8600 Software GRAPHTEC For the Install FC8600 Software both C
5. the panel according to the following procedures Press the ENTER key T Himm H Hmm ACHIEVED TO THE TARGET LENGTH BLADE LENGTH setting screen appears MELADE LENGTH TARGET ACHEKE k BLADE LENGTH TARGET screen appears Press the POSITION A F key to increase or decrease the setting value eturn to BLADE LENGTH setting screen by pressing dr lt key PREVIOUS It will get set an the POSITION Press the 2 key CHECK H 36mm H 6 Smm TUEN THE ENOE APPROA 86 4 TURNS a The amount and direction for turning the IN CCW DIRECTION ABEL ADE LENGTH TARGET adjustment knob are displayed Turn the Blade length adjustment knob to adjust the cutter blade length Current blade length is displayed by pressing the 2 key CHECK so adjust the blade length until it matches the thickness of the media Press the 3 key END yr Press the CONDITION key ACAUTION To avoid bodily injury handle cutter blades with care Blade length adjustment knob Adjust the blade length by turning the Blade length adjustment knob To protrude the blade turn in the direction of A To retract the blade turn in the direction of B When the knob is turned by one scale unit the blade moves approximately 0 1 mm One full turn of the knob moves the blade approximately 0 5 mm Cutter blade moves approximately 0 1 mm turning one scale unit ACAUTION When the 1 key BLADE LENG
6. FC8600 SERIES CUTTING PLO Setup Manual MANUAL NO FC8600 UM 8M1 Preface Thank you for choosing this product Carefully keep this manual in a handy location for quick reference as necessity prior to use to ensure safe and correct use and also to thoroughly understand the functions and operate them effectively Prior to use Be sure to read the attached TO ENSURE SAFE AND CORRECT USE prior to use Otherwise it may cause an unexpected accident or fire Notes on this Manual 1 No part of this publication may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means without the prior written permission of Graphtec Corporation 2 The product specifications and other information in this manual are subject to change without notice 3 While every effort has been made to provide complete and accurate information please contact your sales representative or nearest Graphtec vendor if you find any unclear or erroneous information or wish to make other comments or suggestions 4 Notwithstanding the stipulations in the preceding paragraph Graphtec Corporation assumes no liability for damages resulting from either the use of the information contained herein or the use of the product Registered Trademarks All names of companies brands logotypes and products appearing in this manual are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies Copyright This User s Manual is copyrighte
7. Launching the Start Menu After starting up Windows insert the USER GUIDE amp SOFTWARE DVD provided with the FC8600 into your computer s DVD drive The below screen will appear before the Start Menu launches Continue with installation in accordance with the following procedures Gp The Windows AutoPlay screen will appear Whoraute play clsottunre lonat Select Run MultiSetup exe from the Windows AutoPlay set screen For Windows 7 Vista rem 1 Select Run MultiSetup exe from Autoplay Selection menu of Windows DVD RW Drive Q FC8600 2 Ta AutoPlay Ste B DVD RW Drive G FC8000 E Always do this for software and games lt E Always do this for software and games Install or run program from your media General options Open folder to view files using Windows Explorer Open folder to view files using Windows Explorer Set AutoPlay defaults in Control Panel View more AutoPlay options in Control Panel When Autoplay Selection menu does not appear If the AutoPlay screen does not appear open Explorer and He l 1 Select the DVD CD ROM Drive from Computer and select select the DVD drive containing the software to be installed Open with right clicked Open the DVD and double click on MultiSetup exe es e Q i gt Computer 4s Search _ P Click Yes if you have logged on using an administrato
8. TH TARGET is oressed the Tool carriage will start moving so take care not to cut your fingers ACAUTION When the 2 key CHECK is pressed the Tool carriage will start moving so take care not to cut your fingers GRAPHTEC 621639960
9. a type into the Plotter depending on the preset media 1 Select the type of the loaded media Use the keys numbered 1 to 4 of Control panel to select Plot starting with the edge of media Roll media E Plot starting with the preset position Sheet media When similar media is reset 4 Once the media is set the next screen appears The MEDIA FEEDING METHOD SELECTION screen appears 2 Wait until the Plotter detects the media size and setting completes Once completed the next screen appears READY appears This screen is called as Ready status To change the loading method It is set to rear loading in the initial setting If setup was made according to Front loading change the loading method For the change of loading method see Setting Feeding Method in FC8600 User s Manual CSE Display of CONTINUE Depending on the status of Plotter the fourth option CONTINUE may appear SROLL 2 REAR SET G OT IMUE To reset the similar media and to continue the same setting as is during plotting select the CONTINUE It appears when Media set lever is raised lowered after setting the media Ready status The READY appears on LCD when PC data receiving enabling status is achieved in Plotter Default screen When power source of main unit is turned on the screen after version displayed is called DEFAULT SCREENS Attach a tool cutter plunger plotter pen to the Plotter It is exp
10. d by Graphtec Corporation Roles of each manual Setup Manual this manual Read it to understand What is the cutting plotter Displaying method for FC8600 User s Manual Method for connecting this machine with the PC Installing method for controller driver software and to prepare for the operation User s Manual PDF data Read it to thoroughly understand the functions of FC8600 Cuiting Plotter Controller Manual PDF data sa EE EEE PEE EIEEE EE Read it to run the software Cutting Plotter Controller for operation of FC8600 through your PC C describes the reference pages of User s Manual GRAPHTEC What is the Cutting plotter A machine that cuts the drawing which was produced by the PC through the Media paper Marking film without using the Cutter knife or Scissors Tool carriage w Vj The Media is fed back and forth the tool moves the Ul Cutter from side to side and the Tool carriage moves up and down so that the Media can be cut To avoid bodily injury handle cutter blades with care Tool carriage J o et eet testes itrittiteetititieenees Adjust the blade length by turning the Blade length adjustment knob during use The Cutter blade is mounted on the Cutter plunger Plotting pen Water based fiber pen O0 O Using the plotting pen instead of a cutter allows the drawing and illustration to be Backing
11. e edge at width inside of push roller Setting the cut line pattern yam Set whether cutting is made using the solid or dotted line cut line Manual positioning Manually adjust the position of the media and tool specify the position of the adjustment CEZ registration marks adjustment marks and adjust the tilting of the axes and distance When impossible to read the registration marks through the ARMS the precision for both cutting the borders of the images plotted by different plotter and re cutting the media can be improved Environmental setting Dual configuration Two types of settings can be saved independently Two preferred sets of setting CORSE can be stored separately if there are 2 operators or 2 different settings for different media can be stored making a quick change when the media is switched Apparel AP Mode Used when this Plotter is used in combination with CAD targeted for Apparel Setting the Plotting quality Distance adjustment Corrects the deviation in the length of cut or plotted line segments which occurs A depending on the type or thickness of media being used Tangent Emulation Set it when cutting the thick media Use this function when the blade tip gets sunk zz into the media making the blade hard to rotate so that the start end points are not consistent or the corner does not get a sharp angle Before starting the Setup Make the following preparations before starting Setup Check
12. force to be set Set it with reference to the tool conditions for each media and tool type Setting the Speed Js This function allows the tool soeed moving speed for plotting to be set Setting the Acceleration This function allows the acceleration for plotting to be set Setting the Offset Corrects the offset of center point for betaken blade edge and plunger depending on the cutter blade types to be used The standard values are already set when the W P 2 26 N blade name is selected Besides sensitive adjustment can be made within 5 range against the standard value Enlarging Shrinking CZE Enlarging shrinking for plotting can be set Mirror 1X This function allows the reversing for plotting origin point and coordinate axes to be set Rotation 7 This function allows the rotation for the plotting origin point and coordinate axes to be set ARMS C A function to scan the registration mark written on the media using sensors The axis tilting distance and 2 axes warp adjustment can be adjusted besides this function makes possible for a precise cutting when cutting the borders of the images printed by the printer or when cutting the media again Plotting range CR set the plotting range arbitrarily Also the origin point moves according to the plotting range It is impossible to plot at outside of the preset range Extension of plotting range Set the Increase Decrease of plotting range based on the default valu
13. g is too low or the cutter blade tip is not sufficiently extended a A Not enough adjustment Increase the offset value Rough standard of cutting out Ideally the backing sheet should be cut out completely If the backing Optimal offset value sheet is not completely cut either the FORCE setting is too low or the cutter blade tip is not sufficiently extended y Rough standard of Plotting Pen Too much adjustment Decrease the offset value Adjust the speed so there will be no faint lines To prolong the pen life set the FORCE to the lowest setting Repeat the setting and test cutting until optimal cut is achieved Blade adjusting function To set the optimal blade length test cutting should be done several times This function enables the blade length to be easily adjusted GP Control the panel according to the following procedures ACAUTION Press the CONDITION key in the Default screen Do not touch the Tool edge when power is turned on or during operation 4 oo eae Set the cutter plunger in a tool 1 gt 30 cms CONDITION screen 1 3 appears T CUT TEST siel eel Press the POSITION A key w Press the 4 key BLADE ADJUST 23 Turn the Blade length adjustment knob of Cutter plunger to the left to fully retract the blade Cutter blade Plunger Plunger cap Blade length Blue For 0 9 mm diameter blades Red For 1 5 mm diameter blade adjustment knob Control
14. his is the folder where Cutting Master 3 will be installed To install in this folder dick Next To install to a different folder enter it below or dick Browse Folder C Program Files Graphtec Corporation Cutting Master 3 Browse Click the Next ge je 6 Installing the User s Manual Installer amp Operate according to the instruction in the displayed screen E Z Start FC8600 sERIES Install User s Manual E FC8600 User s Manual Setup O O cli Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for FC8600 User s Manual The InstallShield Wizard will install FC8600 User s Manual on your computer To continue click Next Click the Install User s Manual on the Start screen of Select the Install User s Manual Click Next gt a Fas Ur varaa se InstallShield Wizard Complete Setup has finished installing FC8600 User s Manual on your computer Help and Support Click Finish The installed User s manual is registered in Start menu of Windows Setting up the Plotter main unit 1 Setting the media paper For the FC8600 the roll media and sheet media can be used The feeding method includes rear loading feeding from rear side and front loading feeding from front side Select it depending on the assembled way of Plotter If the roll med
15. ia is used Explained here is the operation method that is used for rear loading For use in front loading see the column shown at right Media The setup methods vary depending on the media type width and loading method See the page stated in the Next procedure of the following conditions table Media Loading Next Media width type method procedure Roll 160 to 540mm F R 100 to 160mm F R 17 Gp Lower the Media set lever to raise the push rollers For front loading Media sensor Media set lever The Stock tray is mounted at front side Lower the Media set lever 1 Sondition Ho CERAGU H S36 F L Once the Media set lever is lowered LOAD MEDIA appears on LCD 2 Insert the media through the bottom of push roller l For front loading Raise the Media lock put the roll media so that the extracted Media lock portion faces up and extract the media to such a degree that it covers the top of media sensor Cutting media should be placed above media censor at any time Media lock Q Y Raise the Media lock lock 4 Put the Roll media on the Media bracket Extract the Media nieda bracket Media lock A stopper which is used to prevent the stock rollers from rotating when setting the roll media The media lock ensures that the media is pulled straight out from the roll When the media width is 160
16. ice driver software GraphtecFC8600 oO Searching Windows Update Skip obtaining driver software from Windows Update Click the Skip obtaining driver software from Windows Update EE Driver Software Installation A Do you want to skip getting driver gt software from Windows Update Windows Update provides the latest available driver software which may work better for your device You can check Windows Update later for the latest driver software If you skip your device may not function at all Click the Yes r n J Driver Software Installation Hz Your device is ready to use USB Printing Support S Ready to use Graphtec FC8600 J Ready to use Click the Close 13 14 To connect using the Network cable 2 Select the Interface a Ez e LITRA Select the Standard TCP Standard TCP IP Port IP Port Network from Pull down list Click the Next ie ocean Connect the Plotter to the PC using the USB cable and turn on the Plotter power source Connect it to the PC cog peal WZ a AND WO 1 Connect it to the Plotter Network hub Network cable Press Power switch Check the IP address of Plotter JE 4 When IP address is not identified The IP address may vary depending on the network Input the IP address of Plotter environment Co
17. lained here using cutter plunger as an example G Loosen the Tool holder screw ACAUTION Do not touch the Tool edge when power is turned on or during operation amp Attach the tool on the Tool holder ACAUTION While pushing the Tool holder in the upward direction push the tool all When pushing the Tool holder with your fingers the the way into the holder until its flange contacts the upper part of the Tool blade tip may be protruding Take care not to cut holder your fingers For half cutting innermost side Tool 1 Half cutting and Cutting out Upper part of Flange The cutting operation is different depending on the position of Tool holder where the Tool is inserted Mainly the forward side is used for Cutting out and innermost side is for Half cutting Tool holder 7 For Cutting out and Half cutting see Attaching a Tool in FC8600 User s Manual Za For cutting out forward side Tool 3 Fix the Tool ACAUTION Make sure that the Tool bracket is engaged on the tool s flange and poorer TORERE eco Cuno Ae ie TON E the screw is loosened and disconnected connect it again The pouncing pen option should be connected on Flange the Tool 1 by all means Bracket to hold tool 4 Note on use when you mount the tool on the FC8600 The tool may be tilted when mounted In this case please follow right procedure to mount the tool correctly
18. nsult with Network administrator For how to check the IP address of this machine X see Setting Interface in FC8600 User s Manual ts P 9 2 ON Input the IP address Enter the device s P IP Address Click the Next The IP address on the screen is only for reference wa Bd Setup When normally installed Start Control panel Hardware and Sound Graphtec FC8600 appears on Devices and Printer For Windows 7 Graphtec FC8600 driver installation completed Click OK To connect using the RS 232C cable 2 Connect the Plotter to the PC using the RS 232C cable and turn on the Plotter power source Connect it to the PC Ks ec Connect it to the Plotter A Y x Check the machine for RS 232C setting 4 Select the Interface r i Setup mz Graphtec FC8600 driver installation completed Port Name 1 Select the COM1 Communication port from Pull down list Click the Next Click the OK Press Power switch Setting the port of PC When RS 232C is used to connect the port setting for between PC and this machine should be matched For the port setting with PC see Help in Windows When normally installed Start Control panel Hardware and Sound Graphtec FC8600 appears on Devices and Printer For Windows 7 4 Installing the Graphtec Studio
19. or three pieces while Tool conditions are being set A mCondition Mo 1 STOOL TEPeSU e SPEED 36 cms CONDITION screen 1 3 appears HFORCE 14 T CUT TEST ale eTel Press the POSITION gt key CUT TEST CUT TEST screen appears Press the POSITION A V lt P key so that the Tool carriage moves to the location you wish to perform the test cutting See the case when test cutting is made for the preset value or one piece Press the 1 key FORCE Three cut test patterns where the FORCE increased decreased by 1 Al A A each time is added will be cut with a focus on the current Force 1 Setvalue 1 Press the ENTER key after completion Go back to the TEST CUT MENU screen Py Press the 2 key CUTTER OFFSET Three cut test patterns where the Offset value increased decreased by 1 each time is added will be cut with a focus on the current Offset value Py O Press the ENTER key O Check if the cut test is appropriate Checking methods for offset Check if the offset value is set correctly with Rough standard of half cutting reference to the following Peel off the corners of the triangle s Ideally only slight traces of the cutter blade should remain on the backing sheet If the backing sheet has been cut through either the FORCE setting is too high or the cutter blade tip is extended too far If the backing sheet shows only a few traces of the cutter blade either the FORCE settin
20. r account 5 um amp Local Disk C Form DVD CD RW Drive Eject EP Network E Control Panel Copy User Account Control gt Do you want to allow the following program to make W changes to this computer 2 Select the MultiSetup exe and double click it ch x fx eee prema P l gO gt Computer DVD CD RW Drive D FC8000 gt Search 2 File origin CD DVD drive C C k Ye s Leen a are SEE Size Type Date modified Location Show details ale j Ji Adobe Reader 12 12 2007 8 55 PM i B M Cutting Master 2 12 11 2007 4 52 PM mm Recon chanics J Cutting Plotter Controller f 12 12 2007 1 18 PM var Ji DocCopy 12 13 2007 5 46 PM ene ren se pens BB inoue T Bi Mutisetup 12 13 2007 4 43 PM Public AUTORUN INF 7 8 2004 10 20 AM wy rere HE E nanana E GraphtecEIN1 ings 2 26 2008 12 00 AM P b GraphtecFRE INI ings 2 26 2008 12 00 AM If you have logged on using a standard user account an User Tape E Ja poco E GraphtecSPAINI ings 2 26 2008 12 00 AM a Diet ffs MSLANGE DLL 5 10 2007 1 09 AM Account Control screen asking you to enter the administrator eons eee ttt phan taro 9a Network i contro Panel gt m M a account password May appear Ge 17 tems Enter the password and then click Yes i x Also for Windows XP take the same manner z User Account Control p gt Do you want to allow
21. re Name Graphtec English Printers 4 Publisher Graphtec C ration cd phtec Corpo Click the Install ays trust software from Graphtec Corporation Click the CHECK BOX ACAUTION Do not connect the Interface cable between Plotter FC8600 and PC before installing the FC8600 Plotter Driver Port name Select the Port name depending on the Interface that is used Port Next name procedure Interface C Connect the Power cable of Plotter INOUE Be sure to ground the earth terminal If the plotter is not grounded the operator could suffer an electric shock in the event of current leakage Check that the Plotter power Connect the power source source is turned off the side cable is pressed down wW T setup ae Graphtec FC8600 driver installation completed Please connect the Graphtec FC8600 to the power outlet Click the OK Connect the Plotter to the PC using the USB cable and turn on the Plotter power source L a e Connect it to the Connect it to the PC G 4B MN aoe bOd B WD AND Plotter AAA Press Power switch When normally installed Start Control panel Hardware and Sound Graphtec FC8600 appears on Devices and Printer For Windows 7 Click the message as w B Driver Software Installation Installing dev
22. shet Z S S S S generated Use it for testing before cutting Adjust the blade length to such a degree that the trace of blade can be made on the backing sheet The media includes the film paper and etc Select it depending on the application Marking film Sticker using the Cutter Marking film Paste Backing sheet Drawing and illustration Pattern paper using the PEN cutting out the cut line Flow of cutting operation Introduced here as an example is the process for making a sticker by using the Cutting plotter and Marking film E Create the data to be cut k Oe y rS 5 a gt p S p Q D D e a 3 Set the media on the Cutting plotter Check which point on the Cutting plotter the paper should be set wPi5 ON When Stock roller is mounted at front of main unit Front loading When Stock roller is mounted at rear of main unit Rear loading Fix the push rollers so that they are positioned above both ends of media and also grit rollers Grit rollers Make various settings necessary for cutting the media Set the tool conditions depending on the media to be used This function allows each preset condition to be memorized Tool setting Set the type of tool to be used Setting
23. ter Driver Corresponding PC To use the Cutting Plotter Controller use PC of Windows 8 7 Vista XP and connect using the USB LAN Network RS 232C Interface The Cutting Plotter Controller is the software which provides the similar operation as that of control panel of Plotter through the PC If your Windows and Interface being used are different from the above mentioned use the Control panel to operate 11 12 3 Installing the FC8600 Plotter Driver Once installing of Cutting Plotter Controller is terminated the install screen of FC8600 Plotter Driver appears 1 Operate according to the instruction in the screen Install the Graphtec FC8600 driver Click the OK Please make sure that the Graphtec FC8600 is not connected to a power outlet Click the Next Copying the driver files message regarding the Digital Signature or the caution for Windows Logo testing may appears on the display But this driver has been tested by Graphtec Corporation and it does not have any problem for the installation Please continue to proceed the installation Click the Next To connect using the USB cable 2 Select the Interface Port Name 1 Select USB from Pull down list Click the Next The procedures vary depending on the selected Interfaces Install the Driver software Would you like to install this device softwa
24. ter Driver according to the data created by the PC The procedures vary depending on the Interface Turn on the power source of Plotter in the middle of installing and connect To connect using the USB j 3 the USB cable aes BSI He A ei Input the IP address of FC8600 To connect using the RS 232C Connect the RS 232C cable after installing is finished Install the software as necessity l Software enabling cutting data to be created through simple 4 Setup the Graphtec Studio commands Create designs and edit characters shapes using this software Plug in driver that enables simple cutting through direct operation from 5 Setup the Cutting Master 3 within Adobe Illustrator and CorelDRAW 6 Install the User s Manual Installs the FC8600 User s Manual P 17 Setting up the Plotter main unit 1 Setting the media paper Fix the media to the Plotter P 17 2 setting the Plotter Set the Plotter depending on the type of media The cutter blade can replaced depending on the material or thickness of the media 3 Attaching the Tool 4 Note on use when you mount the This section describes how to mofdify the tilting of the equipped tool tool on the FC8600 Adjust the protruded cutter edge length and the cutting Force D _ Tool adjustment and test cutting depending on the material and thickness of the media Make test Cutting for the set media to adjust the best condition Installing the Software Install the sof
25. th is 100 to 160mm Set the positions of two Push rollers Push both ends of media so that it comes over the top of Media sensor and position the Push rollers while the left edge of grit roller is being set as the starting point so that the Push roller come over the lengthy grit rollers at right edge Move the Push rollers that are not used to the Standby position Origin point Set the Media and Push rollers on the lengthy Grit roller Media sensor Move away the Push Media Grit roller roller that is not used Position of Push roller For the adjustment of Push roller position see Aligning the Push Roller in FC8600 User s Manual Standby position For the standby position see Standby of Push Roller in FC8600 User s Manual 3k Switching the pressure of push rollers When you cut with 3 or more push rollers switch the center push roller Refer to FC8600 user s manual USE For front loading Media lock Position of Push roller For the adjustment of Push roller position see Aligning the Push Roller in FC8600 User s Manual Standby position For the standby position see Standby of Push Roller in FC8600 User s Manual RSF When the media width exceeds 161mm See If the roll media is used 19 Take up the slack of roll media and fix it with the Push rollers See If the roll media is used 2 Set the media type into the Plotter set the medi
26. that all of the items included in the package Please see CRAM in the FC8600 User s Manual PDF For the Parts Names please see OAEI in the FC8600 User s Manual PDF Assemble the FC8600 and set up it For the assembling procedures see either Manual attached to the Stand or FC8600 User s Manual PDF Ci When the previous version of Cutting Master 3 was installed uninstall it To use the Cutting Master 3 previously install the Design application Adobe Illustrator or Corel Draw that is used For the latest supported version please visit our website When there are virus detection program or system resident program terminate them beforehand Upon installation be sure to log into Windows using an account with administrator privileges on your computer CAUTION Usage of the software Each of the Cutting Plotter Controller Graphtec Studio Cutting Master 3 software is engaged in various settings on the cutting Plotter Do not use them at the same time Flow of setup Installing the Software 1 Start the install For each software of FC8600 install them using the Installer housed in arung ING MSlaner the attached DVD ROM Setting up the FC8600 Installing the Cutting Once Cutting Plotter Controller is installed you can control main Plotter Controller functions of FC8600 through the PC i Installing the FC8600 Plotter The FC8600 Driver software controls the Plotter and makes plotting Driver Cutting Plot
27. the Force P 2 34 Adjust the force for holding down the tool on the media Run Cutting tests after making each setting Speed and check actual cutting conditions Adjust the tool moving speed Acceleration Adjust the tool acceleration y Adjusting the Blade Length Adjust the length of cutter blade protruded out of the Cutter plunger Offset Adjust the distance between cutter blade edge and center of Plunger Offset is small Proper Offset is large p z jdwos O Output the created data into the Cutting plotter and cut the media Lal a Output the data into the cutting plotter CSUSST REC ORNTSER HTS ES REST RBETE ee j EMMY SABA hd Q To stop on the way f e Plotting operation will stop temporality when STOP key is pressed during 3 f plotting CREAR fa e Cut off the cut media Cross cut 2 _ Remove the unnecessary portion of cut media and affix the transfer sheet Transfer sheet Convenient functions TA a metallic Setting the Tool Condition XZ TEETE CBASU H S36 Fid The tool setting allows 8 settings numbered from 1 to 8 to be memorized f First select this condition No to set the tool conditions Switching the 5 condition No allows plotting to run immediately according to the preset H EEP a eaa a 8 types of tool conditions A mcondition Ho STOOL CBeSU Setting the Force 222 This function allows cutting and plotting
28. to 540 mm Set the positions of two push rollers PEE Push both ends of media so that it comes over the media sensor and For the adjustment of Push roller position see set the push rollers so that they comes over the grit rollers Move the Aligning the Push Roller in FC8600 User s Manual push rollers that are not used to the Standby position dA Push roller SS Standby position Push roller For the standby position see Standby of Push Roller in FC8600 User s Manual C3 Standby position Grit roller Media sensor After setting go to the procedure 4 18 When the media width exceeds 540 mm Set the positions of three push rollers Push both ends and center of the media so that it comes over the media sensor and set the push rollers so that they comes over the grit rollers Move the push rollers that are not used to the Standby position Push roller Grit roller Media sensor Take up the slack of roll media and fix it with the Push rollers Q if Lower the Media Pull the edge to tak the slack OPU enone lock Cancel AROLL 2 FEAR SET The MEDIA FEEDING METHOD SELECTION screen appears If the sheet media is used Lower the media set lever to raise the Push rollers See If the roll media is used Insert the media through the bottom of Push roller See If the roll media is used When the media wid
29. tware housed in the attached DVD ROM into the PC that is used This section explains how to install the software when using a Windows 7 32 bit operating environment Note Upon installation be sure to log on Windows using an account with administrator privileges on your computer If you have logged on using a standard user account an User Account Control screen asking you to enter the administrator account password may appear e Supported OS This software supports the following OS environments Windows 8 82 bit 64 bit Windows 7 32 bit 64 bit Windows Vista 32 bit 64 bit Windows XP SP3 82bit 64bit Mac OS X 10 5 8 or later Intel CPU PPC is not supported 1 When Using Macintosh Macintosh operating environments are supported by the following software Proceed with installation in accordance with your operating environment eGraphtec Studio Software application that enables cutting data to be created through simple commands e Cutting Master 3 Plug in driver that can be directly operated from within Adobe Illustrator Note that Adobe Illustrator must be installed on your computer prior to use When installing the above software to your Macintosh operating environment refer to the respective manual for each included on the accompanying DVD ROM e Open the pertinent manual on the accompanying DVD ROM in the following sequence Manuals gt English Each Language gt Manual According to Software 1
30. utting Plotter Controller and FC8600 Plotter Driver will be installed Operate according to the instruction in the displayed screen Setup 2 s karte aves om Click Next __ To install only FC8600 Driver Software press Cancel r Setup hoose Destination Location Select folder where setup will install files Setup will install Cutting Plotter Controller for FC8000 in the following folder To install to this folder click Next To install to a different folder click Browse and select another folder Destination Folder C Program Files GTCTPL Controller for FC8000 Browse Click Next ES E Select Program Folder Please select a program folder A Setup will add program icons to the Program Folder listed below You may type a new folder name or select one from the existing folders list Click Next to continue Program Folder Graphtec Cutting Existing Folders Graphtec Cutting Plotter Controller for FC800L on Click Next InstallShield Wizard Complete Setup has finished installing Cutting Plotter Controller for FC8000 on your computer Click Finish Installing the Cutting Plotter Controller ACAUTION Do not connect the Interface cable between Plotter FC8600 and PC before installing the FC8600 Plot
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