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1. p UP Speed 72cm s A O ffset key p Offset 0 275 mm A Select lt Q D gt 0K ENTER Y OK ENTER V Quality Normal A Select lt J gt 0K ENTER Y Data Clear Clear data memory VAN N Cancel OK ENTERV Tool Select 1S 72 F 80 O 0 275 M N Set Smoothing Cut Select lt gt OK ENTER VY Select D gt OK Enter OverCut 0 00m mA Select D gt OK EnterV y Set Tangetial Mode Select lt D OK Enter Pouncing 0 00m m A Select OK EnterVV Panel Setup Select lt D OK Enter Restore default Select D gt OK Enter TTT Save parameter Select lt OK Enter Description of Operation 3 1 GCC 3 2 Setting up Menu Jaguar Il in off line mode Press ON OFF LINE switch to offline mode Offline For System Setup Force Key OFFSET KEY Data Clear LES AN Speed Key Cut Test Jaguar Il User Manual 0 600gram with an increment of 5 gf 0 000 1 000mm with an increment of 0 025mm 7 Speed 3 153cm s with an increment of 3cm s Force 80 gf Nes OK Enter VM p Offset 0 275 mm Nia OK Enter V Clear Data Memery N Cancel OK Enter AV lt gt Move Origin X Y Speed 72cm s A Select lz OK Enter VY Up Speed 72cm s_ AA Select lz OK Enter Y Quality Normal A2. JAGUAR II JII GI JII 76S JII 1018 JIII 132S User Manual Great Computer Corporation V2 2003 7 3 The Electro Optical Automation Provider Jaguar Il User Manual Important Information Thank you for purchasing the SignPal Series Jaguar II Before you use the cutting plotter please make sure that you have read the safety precautions and Instructions below Caution SAFETY PRECAUTIONS For safety concern please always hold the cutter firmly from the bottom when 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 blade tip can fly out During operation do not touch any of the moving parts of this machine such as the carriage Also be careful that clothing and hair do not become caught Always connect the power cable to a grounded outlet Always use the accessory power cable that is provided Do not wire the power cable so that it becomes bent or caught between objects Do not connect the power cable to branching outlet to which other machines are also connected or use an extension cable There is danger of overheating and of mis 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 I Jaguar Il User Manual The Electro Optical Automation Provi H
3. Rotate the drum manually while cleaning Refer to Figure 5 1 ee Figure 5 1 5 3 Cleaning the Pinch Rollers 1 If the pinch rollers need 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 finger to hold the pinch rollers not to rotate 2 If needed to remove the embedded or persistent dust use the lint free cloth or cotton swab moistened with rubbing alcohol Basic Maintenance 5 2 GL Jaguar II User Manual 6 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 cutting 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 6 1 Non Operational Problems Check the following first WR Does the AC power cord plug in properly WR Does the AC power cord connected to the power connector properly WR 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 t
4. Figure 1 3 Roll Holder Holds and Roll Holder Guide supplies the roll media Bushes Serve to keep the for cutting 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 Figure 1 3 cutting plotter body 1 Setting Up Your sign Cutting Plotter 1 3 GCC Jaguar Il User Manual 1 5 Left Hand Side of Jaguar Figure 1 4 Power Switch On when switches to I Off to O Fuse 3 Amp AC Power Connector used to insert the AC power cord Figure 1 4 1 6 Right Hand Side of Jaguar 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 cutting plotter to a computer through a parallel Figure 1 5 RE SS SE interface cable 1 Setting Up Your sign Cutting Plotter 1 4 GCC Jaguar Il User Manual 1 7 Control Panel Figure 1 6 Please refer to the Chapter3 the description of operation for detailed explanation we EE Figure 1 6 LCD Display Screen various functional and error message are displayed here Power LED it lights up when the power is on 4 Arrow Keys used to move the
5. Mode Length Expanded Mode Width Expanded Mode Both Unexpanded Mode English Spanish Italian Deutsch Japanese Portuguese Polish Turkish French Metric cm gf or English measurement feet ounce GCG Jaguar Il User Manual 3 3 Description of Menu Items This describes the items and functions available when you press Media sizing Sizing media width Tracking Edge Sizing media width and pull the media back until Tracking Speed Key Speed This sets the speed when the blade is down and 3 153cm s e Up Speed This sets the speed when the blade is raised 3 153cm s and moves to the next position for cutting during Step 8cm s a cutting operation Cutting Quality This sets the cutting quality 10 meters When cutting small letter set it to Small letter Fair When cutting at very fast speed please set it to Normal Draft For normal operation please set it to Fine Normal Small Letter Force Key This set the force for the blade during cutting 600gram e kee Offset Key This set the offset value for the blade during 0 000 1 000mm 0 275mm Ue Arrow Key Move the carriage position on x axis and y axis 2 Choose the functions and change the value of the setting Press it to effect the displayed parameters The displayed parameters will be saved automatically To set a new origin at the present tool carriage position Set New Origin In offline mode Press ARR
6. Select lt gt OK Enter VY Draft Fair Normal Fine Upspeed 3 153cm s with an increment of 3cm s Small Letter Square Cut y Tool Select Misc 1S 72 F 80 O 0 275 M Select Sale OK Enter Repeat Last Plot Set Smoothing Cut Select Sale OK Enter Description of Operation Select Sal Select lt gt Select lt gt Select lt b gt Auto Unrolled Media Select lt gt OK Enter Media Back amp Forth Select lt gt OK Enter Paper Saving Mode Select lt gt OK Enter Set Communication Select lt gt OK Enter y e Select Kale OK Enter y Select lt gt OK Enter Mark positions OverCut 0 00mm A Select gt OK Enterh Set Tangetial Mode Select lt b gt OK Enter Pouncing 0 00mm Select gt OK Enterh Panel Setup Select lt b gt OK Enter Restore default Select lt b gt OK Enter Save parameter Select lt b gt OK Enter y Select lt q OK Enter OverCut 0 00 1 00 mm with an increment of 0 05 mm Pouncing 0 200 mm with an increment of 1mm Select Language OK Enter Select Units OK Enter Jon Scale Length OK Enter Scale Width OK Enter Firmware X X XX FPGA Vx x mm dd yy Both Expanded
7. at the same time the cutter only executes the last setting Mark Positions This feature is making contour cutting on the for contour images that were generated by printers The cutting registration marks should be printed along the border of the image Jaguar Il provides two alternatives 1 2 points registration contour cutting O D 3 3 2 3 points registration contour cutting Description of Operation 3 7 EE Jaguar Il User Manual 4 Making Connections 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 I Notice When USB connection is enabled both parallel port and serial port will be disabled automatically Parallel port Figure 3 1 4 1 Universal serial bus Puma II 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 4 1 1 USB driver installation a Put USB cable aside don t plug it into Jaguar Il b Insert Installation CD and then click on USB driver to install USB driver When it shows USB Driver installed 4 1 2 Connection Plug the USB cable into the Jaguar II USB interface connector Plug the other end of the cable into the PC s USB inter
8. cutting plotter Except for the below mentioned all other maintenance must be performed by a qualified service technician 5 1 Cleaning the Cutting Plotter In order to keep the cutting plotter under good condition and best performance you need to clean the machine properly and regularly e Unplug the cutting plotter before cleaning in order to prevent electrical shock e Never use solvents abrasive cleaners 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 clean with a damp cloth or an alcohol immersed cloth Wipe with water to rinse off any residue and dry with 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 or an alcohol immersed cloth and dry with a soft lint free cloth e Wipe dust and dirt from the stand Basic Maintenance 5 1 GCG Jaguar Il User Manual 5 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
9. grooves of media guide bushes Figure 2 24 Figure 2 24 3 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 the roll media firmly Figure 2 25 Figure 2 25 Installation and Operation of Sign Cutting Plotter 2 11 GCC Jaguar Il User Manual 4 Then turn the roll downward to make an equal tension across the media Figure 2 26 Note Make sure that the media tension is equally distributed from left to right If the media were not tighten enough against the platen it would cause tracking problems Figure 2 26 5 Move the pinch rollers to the appraise location and please note that the pinch rollers must be positioned above the grid drums 6 Push the lever backward to lower down the pinch rollers 7 Fixes roll media guide bushes on the roll holder to secure the roll media 8 Turn on the power switch the tool carriage will sizing the media automatically Then the cutting plotter is ready to work 9 Use the reverse steps to remove the media Installation and Operation of Sign Cutting Plotter 2 12 GCC Jaguar Il User Manual 2 6 Tracking Performance In order to achieve the best tracking performance for a long plot we recommend some significant media loading procedures described as follows 1 If the media length is less than 4 m leave the margin of 0 4mm 25mm in the lef
10. in different English languages Jaguar II supports English Spanish Italian Deutsch Japanese Portuguese Polish Turkish and French for LCM display Select Units Provides two unit systems for users convenient Metric cm gram Metric and English inch oz Description of Operation 3 5 GCC ME II User Manual Scale Length amp This Scaling feature is used to adjust the error i on the length and width which 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 and Press UP ARROW DOWN ARROW changes the values to the actual length Tool Select Set Smooino cut Enable tris feature to make curves smoother Set Tangential Mode Provide the emulation tangential cutting Disable technique with thicker media types and small letter cuts Note When the Offset value is setting at 0 000 mm Set Tangential Mode will automatically setting at disable Pouncing It makes perforated paper patterns that used together with a charcoal or chalk pounce bag The patterns will allow you to transfer an image to surfaces for hand painting or cutting Place pouncing strip on th
11. to the end of the plot Enable this Media Back amp Forth function will directly advance the plot Set Width Mode There are two width modes expanded mode and unexpanded mode The cutting area of expanded mode will increase about 20mm than unexpanded mode Description of Operation 3 4 Jaguar Il User Manual GCC Jaguar Il User Manual These setting are used to connect the Communication communication between host computer and cutter Baud Rate is to determine the speed of data transmission Data Bits refers to the size of one block of data and Parity is used to check if data was revived correctly or not 9600 n 7 1 p 9600pbs 7 Bits with NO Parity 9600 o 7 1 p 9600pbs 7 Bits with ODD Parity 9600 e 7 1 p 9600pbs 7 Bits with EVEN Parity 9600 n 8 1 p 9600pbs 8 Bits with NO Parity 9600 0 8 1 p 9600pbs 8 Bits with ODD Parity 9600 e 8 1 p 9600pbs 8 Bits with EVEN Parity 19200 n 7 1 p 19200pbs 7 Bits with NO Parity 19200 0 7 1 p 19200pbs 7 Bits with ODD Parity 19200 e 7 1 p 19200pbs 7 Bits with EVEN Parity 19200 n 8 1 p 19200pbs 8 Bits with NO Parity 19200 o 8 1 p 19200pbs 8 Bits with ODD Parity 19200 e 8 1 p Paper Saving Mode Enable this function will save media There are Both four alternatives in this function unexpanded 1 Length expanded mode mode 2 Width expanded mode 3 Both expanded mode 4 Both unexpanded mode Select Language Provides LCM message display
12. 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 Ce Se hole of Plastic Foot and tighten them with the M4 i a D 8 RW H L shape screw driver Figure 2 3 1 Sf ol ec i b M4 screw po cb M4 screws Plastic Foot Figure 2 3 1 Step 3 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 3 2 at the left M6 screws Figure 2 3 2 E Desktop Support Brackets M6 screws Wi Roll Holder Support Installation and Operation of Sign Cutting Plotter 2 5 GCC Jaguar Il User Manual Roll Holder Assembly 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 3 3 M6 screws Figure 2 3 3 Place the 2 roll holders into the holes of Roll Holder Support See Figure 2 3 4 Roll Holders Figure 2 3 4 The complete Desktop Media Support System will be shown as in Figure 2 3 5 Se a d lt Figure 2 3 5 Installation and Operation of Sign Cutting Plotte
13. 2 4 os stand N N stand beam iz E ON H stand 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 A as shown in Figure 2 5 SCrEWS Figure 2 5 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 e position by inserting into different holes RZ 6 screws holes gt Roll holder support a a ae Se Figure 2 6 4 screws Installation and Operation of Sign Cutting Plotter 2 3 GCC Jaguar Il User Manual Place two roll holders into the holes in the roll holder support Figure 2 7 R Roll holder support Roll holders i H VN c oN e Figure Lastly the complete picture will be shown like below See Figure 2 8 Figure 2 8 Installation and Operation of Sign Cutting Plotter 2 4 GCG Jaguar Il User Manual 2 2 Desktop Flexible Media Support System Installation Jaguar61 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 screws 12 pieces of M6 screws
14. OW KEY to move the tool carriage to the desired location Then press ENTER KEY to set new origin While moving the x axis and y axis are displayed Description Description of Operation BB Operation 3 3 Z O O N N 5 Q Q SCH SCH 3 OI OI GCC Press MISC KEY will enable fine tune movement while moving tool carriage Press MISC KEY again can disable fine tune movement Pause Resume PAUSE RESUME is to temporarily terminate the operation of the machine Pause Resume again will resume the cutting job ONLINE OFFLINE ONLINE OFF LINE KEY is to stop the cutting job or aborts the change of the setting Once you pressed this key the cutting job will be abort immediately and can t resume this job Auto Media when the next point of movement is located beyond the unrolled position If the length of the rolled media is less than 2 meters or the rolled media is light recommend to set this as Disabled Auto unroll is only effect on the roll edge media Using Single mode to size paper will disabled this function Media Back amp Enable this function can merge continues pen up movement in order to prevent the movement of media backward and forward Especially for the SignPal Cutting Software 6 5v2 and 6 5v3 user you may notice that when you enable the option Advance After Plot after cutting job finished the media will move back to the origin first and then move
15. OW TO CUT 3mm LETTERS To obtain good quality output narrow width media is suggested However if wide media is used you should l 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 gt 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 HOW 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 see page 41 If the length of graphic is between 3m and 5m the cutting speed is better L 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 See Figure 0 1 Important Information GCC Jaguar Il User Manual Then turn the roll downward to make an equal tension across the media See Figure 0 2 J Make sure that the media tension 1s equally distributed from left to right If the media were not tighten enough against the platen it would cause tracking problems 4 Engage pinch rollers 5 Fixes roll media guide bushes o
16. carriage or sheet or changing setting Enter Key used to set item registers the immediately preceding input value Pause Resume Key temporarily halts cutting in process or continues ON OFF LINE Key used to stop the cutting job or aborting the change of the setting Cut Test Key executes a cutting test for verifying the blade force and offset are correct Data Clear Key used to aborting the data being received Tool Select Key used to selecting tools and setting the conditions Misc Key used to selecting items mentioned in Chapter 3 Speed Key used to selecting the cutting speed up speed and cutting quality Force Key used to select the cutting force Offset Key used to adjust the setting value of the blade offset 1 Setting Up Your sign Cutting Plotter 1 5 GCC Jaguar Il User Manual 2 Installation and Operation Procedures 2 1 Installation e Make sure the power switch is off before installing the cutting plotter e Carefully handle the cutter to prevent any injuries Caution 2 Choosing 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 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 C 41 104 F in the workshop e Keep the re
17. detail Sharp blade with smallest offset The blade is 0 175 mm blade offset with Black Gap and 5 miles life The Specification for GCC Blade d GL Jaguar II 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 Protrusion Length of the Blade Thickness of the film t1 Protrusion length of the blade CR Thickness of the gy EE EES 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 About the tool VII Jaguar II User Manual Table of Contents Important Information Quick Menu The Specification for GCC Blade About the Tool 1 Setting Up Your Sign Cutting Plotter 1 1 Checking supplied items 1 2 Front View of SignPal Jaguar I 1 3 Back View of SignPal Jaguar Il 1 4 Whole View of SignPal Jaguar II 1 5 Left Hand Side of Jaguar II 1 6 Right Hand Side of Jaguar II 1 7 Control Panel 2 Installation and Operation Procedure 2 1 Installation 2 2 Stand amp Flexible Media Support System Installation 2 3 Desktop Flexible Media Support System Installation 2 4 Blade Installation 2 5 Media Loading 2 5 1 Loading the Sheet Media 2 5 2 Loadi
18. e 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 and Operation of Sign Cutting Plotter 2 8 GCG Jaguar Il User Manual 2 4 Media Loading 2 5 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 G sound then the pinch rollers are raised Figure 2 17 N SE Lever Step 2 Figure 2 17 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 media must cover the paper sensors on the platen when loading the media At least one of the two paper sensors Figure2 18 should be covered Once the media covers the sensor the SSS Paper WS A cutting plotter will size the media s width and _ length automatically Then move the pinch rollers manually to the proper posi
19. e top of the cutting pad to protect the cutting pad during Setting Range 0 mm 200 mm for 0 mm is used to disable the pouncing mode Pouncing tool is an optional item Description of Operation 3 6 GCC MEE eet II User Manual Set Panel Setup Setting to Accept setup command the cutter receives changes of set up commands from the software when the machine is disabled Setting to Control panel only the cutter will not accept any set up command from the software the Force Speed Cutting Quality and Offset must directly changed from the Control Panel of the cutter Save Parameter It can save 4 patterns of cutting parameters for Save 1 to 4 Pattern 1 later use Over Cut It will cut an excess margin from the first and last 0 00mm 1 00mm line segments 0 05mm step Restore default It returns the settings values of the menu items to factory default values Cut Test Square Cut This performs a cutting test at the present blade position For more information please refer to 2 7 adjusting the blade force and cutting speed Recut Copy Allows user to repeat the last job without sending the file again Setting Range For Recut 1 99 with an increment of 1 For Copy 1 99 with an increment of 1 It will leave 1mm between each copy Note If the media is not large enough to continuous copy it will shows as following Out Of Space of Copies finished If both functions are selected
20. er press FORCE KEY to adjust the tool force until an optimum force is obtained If the pattern appears to be BB or CC layout press OFFSET KEY to adjust the offset value until AA pattern discovered Press SPEED_KEY FORCE_KEY OFFSET_KEY to setup or Press arrow keys to Press ENTER_KEY desired position for next square cut Press ENTER_KEY Press CARCHL KEY Installation and Operation of Sign Cutting Plotter 2 14 GCG Jaguar Il User Manual d Descriptions of Features This chapter describes the button operation with the LCM menu flowcharts of Jaguar Il When the cutting plotter is ready for use as described in Chapter 1 amp 2 all functions are under default parameters 3 1 Setting up Menu Jaguar Il in on line mode Power On Jaguar Il in processing Firmware V Copyright 2002 Initializing cm Cutter please wait WH Place Media and Lower down the lever Roll Edge Single A Key WKey Key Use AVP to select Sizing Media W idth Lever Up to Abort i Siziing Media Length Lever Up to Abort Sending data Data In Processing Pause PAUSE Setup Resume Force key p Force 80 gf A OK ENTERV Use Z to select ENTER to enable the setting Speed Key Speed 72cm s K A Select lt Q D gt OK ENTER A
21. face connector 4 1 3 Cutting driver or sign cutting software installation Insert Installation CD and then click on Driver to install driver working with CorelDraw Connecting Cutting Plotters 4 1 GCC le Jaguar II User Manual 4 2 PARALLEL TRANSMISSION 4 2 1Connecting to the Parallel Port Centronics Connect a parallel cable to the cutting plotter and the host computer Figure 4 1 Set up 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 4 33 SERIAL TRANSMISSION 4 3 1Connecting to the Serial Port RS 232C l 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 4 3 2 Transmitting the Data to Plotter 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 cutting 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 cuttin
22. g 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 Connecting Cutting Plotters 4 2 GCC Jaguar Il User Manual Ire ei Bee aie Ba tales Pee 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 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 in a MODE command should comply with the related requirements of your software Refer to DOS manual for further information 4 4 Interface of Macintosh Computer 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 4 2 Connecting Cutting Plotters GCG Jaguar Il User Manual Maintenance This chapter explains the basic maintenance i e cleaning the cutting plotter required for the
23. he following three drivers A3 size HP7475A Al size HP7580A AO size HP Draf Pro Exl or HP Draf Master Does your Refer to Chapter 4 software connecting your recommend using a different cable cutting plotter Yes KN Try using the recommended cable Re power on the cutting plotter and try to send the file again Troubleshooting Does the software vendor provide a sample file Do something about the error message display on LCM or consult your software vendor GL Jaguar II User Manual 6 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 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 6 5 i Jaguar Il User Manual Jaguar Il Specifications Operational Method Roller Type Max Cutting Width 610mm 24 0in Max Media Loading Width Number of Pinch Rollers Min Media Loading Width Acceptable Material Thickness Be Cutting Force Max Cutting Speed 1530 m
24. lative 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 Caution3 Connecting 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 the cutting plotter Installation and Operation of Sign Cutting Plotter 2 1 GC Jaguar Il User Manual 2 2 Stand amp Flexible Media Support System Installation 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 4 pieces 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 Stand beam H stand Figure 2 1 Figure 2 2 Then connect Part and Insert 4 screws into the holes on H stand and fasten them as shown in Figure 2 2 Installation and Operation of Sign Cutting Plotter 2 2 GCG Jaguar Il User Manual Position the stand beam 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
25. m sec 60ips Diagonal Tangential emulation Sliter Groove amp Tool Paper Cutting Ability Media Basket Optional in Offset Mechanical Resolution Software Resolution Repeatability Buffer Size Interfaces Commands Yes S Yes Configurable Origin S S S S Curve amp Arc Smoothing Y Test Cut capability e e e e e Replot Function es Copy Function Yes Pouncing Function 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 667 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 30 70 relative humidity operating 0 C 55 C 32 F 131 F operating Q O D D Q Sg O 5 Environment Temperature 40 C 75 C 40 F 167 F storage The above specification is subject to change without prior notice Stand for Jaguar JII 61 is optional Specifications
26. n the roll holder to secure the roll media 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 Important Information lll The Electro Optical Automation Provider GCC Jaguar Il User Manual 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 Stop 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 release top release grip Keep the stop bar outside then release ENABLE igure 0 3 Important Information M GCG Jaguar Il User Manual 1 Power ON LED lights on 2 Place the media and lower down the pinch rollers must position above the grid drums 3 Sizing Press the related for roll cut from the current position edge cut from the edge or single 4 Setup computer and connect with cutting plotter properly 5 On line condition Plotter is ready to receive data from computer LCM shows Meter Unit Ready t o receive Only under the Ready to Receive can press setup keys such as CUT TEST SPEED KEY FORCE KEY OFFSET _ KEY MISC KEY TOOL SELECT KEY and also the ARROW_KEYs e Cutting tes
27. ng the Roll Media 2 6 Tracking Performance 2 Adjusting the Cutting Force and Offset 3 Description of Features 3 1 Setting up Menu Jaguar Il in on line mode 3 2 Setting up Menu Jaguar II in off line mode 3 3 Description of menu items 4 Connecting Cutting Plotters 4 1 Universal serial bus USB 4 2 Parallel Transmission 4 2 1 Connection to the Parallel Port 4 3 Serial Transmission 4 3 1 Connection to the Serial Port RS 232C 4 3 2 Transmitting Data to plotter 4 4 Interface for Macintosh Computer 5 Maintenance 5 1 Cleaning the cutting Plotter 5 2 Cleaning the Grid Drum 5 3 Cleaning the Pinch Rollers 6 Trouble Shooting 6 1 Non Operational Problems 6 2 Operational Problems Table of Contents mR P Gi GO bi A sch vc sch sesch sesch sch sesch wesch gh l e h 2 14 Jaguar II User Manual GCC 6 3 Cutting Plotter Computer Communication Problems 6 3 6 4 Software Problem 6 4 6 5 6 5 Cutting Quality Problem Appendix Specification Table of Contents GCG Jaguar Il User Manual 1 Setting Up Your Sign Cutting Plotter 1 1 Checking supplied items Please check carefully whether you have received all the items listed below If you found any item missing please consult your local dealer Standard Item Quantity Cutting Plotter NEE ee Stand Set Only for Jaguar JII 132S 101S 76S 1 piece of H shape stand 1 piece of stand beam Flexible Media Support Sy
28. r 2 6 GCG Jaguar Il User Manual 2 3 Blade Installation Figure 2 10 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 Ee Figure 2 10 Install blade Figure 2 11 Figure 2 11 Push the blade to the bottom of the blade holder Figure 2 12 Figure 2 12 Installation and Operation of Sign Cutting Plotter 2 7 GCG Jaguar Il User Manual Adjust the blade tip to suitable length by screwing Blade tip adjustment screw clockwise or count clockwise Figure 2 13 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 13 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 14 then fasten the case Figure 2 15 Figure 2 14 Figure 2 14 Step 5 Use the reversing steps to remove the blade holder Step 6 Eject the blade Push Blade eject pin to eject blade when the blade needs to be replaced The blade will lose its sharpness after a period of usage th
29. stem amp Accessory Box items 132S 101S 76S 1 1 1 1 2 pieces of M6 screws 1 piece of M4 L shape hexagon screw driver Accessory Bag er 1 piece of User s Compact Disk 1 piece of AC power Cord 1 piece of data cable RS 232C or print cable 1 set of Blade Holder Assembly 1 piece of Blade 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 Setting Up Your sign Cutting Plotter 1 1 GCG Jaguar Il User Manual 1 2 Front View of Jaguar Figure 1 1 Grid Drums move the media back and forth during operation 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 SliterGroove sheets off the extra media easily along this groove Platen provides the Alignment Rulers St i i utting Pad ides th surface for holding and Media can be aligned provides the with the clear guide line protection of blade when the blade supporting media while marks is cutting performing cutting Figure 1 1 1 Setting Up Your sign Cutting Plotter 1 2 GC Jaguar Il User Manual 1 3 Back View of Jaguar Figure 1 2 Lever raises or lowers the pinch rollers Pinch Rollers hold the media during cutting Figure 1 2 1 4 Whole View of Jaguar
30. t Press CUT TEST position carriage by arrow keys ENTER ge Speed Force Offset Press related key to adjust then repeat the step of Cutting Test for best cutting result e Function Recut Copy Quality Setup and Communication Setup follow the instruction shown on LCM 6 As the cutting plotter receive data from host LCM displays as follow Enelish Unit Data In Proces s n g When you are at this state the only key you can press is Pause Key 7 Change the setting value during cutting Press PAUSE for continue cutting press RESUME 8 Data Clear Will terminate the cutting and clear the data in the buffer Press DATA CLEAR then ENTER Quick Menu V GL Jaguar II User Manual The Specification for GCC Blade BKO7026A For cutting general signage vinyl Blade with largest angle GCB 145S The blade is 45 with Yellow Cap 0 25 mm blade offset and 5 miles life For cutting thick fluorescent and reflective vinyl Also for cutting detailed work in standard vinyl The blade is 45 with Red Gap 0 25 mm offset and 5 miles life For cutting reflective vinyl cardboard sandblast and stencil sharp BKO7028A edge GCB 360SB The blade is 60 with Green Cap 0 50 mm blade offset and 5 miles life For cutting thin sandblast mask and stencil with friction feed or sprocket feed machine The blade is 60 with Blue Cap 0 25 mm blade offset and 5 miles life For Cutting small text and fine
31. t and right edges of the media see Figure 2 27 0 5mm 25mm 0 5mm 25mm Pinch roller q Pinch roller Figure 2 27 2 If the media length is greater than 4m leave at least 25mm margin on the left and right edges of the media see Figure 2 28 gt or 25mm gt or 25mm 0 5mm 25mm Pinch roller Figure 2 28 0 5mm 25mm Pinch roller Please refer to the paragraph Important Information at the beginning of the book Installation and Operation of Sign Cutting Plotter 2 13 GCG Jaguar Il User Manual 2 7 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 respectively 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 pap
32. tion 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 2 19 Push the lever backward to lower down the pinch rollers Installation and Operation of Sign Cutting Plotter 2 9 GCG Jaguar Il User Manual 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 2 20 Incorrect Figure 2 20 2 5 2 Loading the Roll Media 1 Put the roll media guide bushes on two roll holders Figure 2 21 Roll media guide bushes Figure 2 21 Installation and Operation of Sign Cutting Plotter 2 10 GCC Jaguar Il User Manual 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 Option B Use the media flanges Insert a roll media flange at the end of each roll media and tighten ei w the thumbscrew until the roll media is firmly gripped see Figure j i N d 2 23 ne Figure 2 23 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
33. urn 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 6 1 GL Jaguar II User Manual 6 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 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 f 5 sensor malfunction Re power on to re boot Sensor or VC Motor system If the problem still exists find a serviceman i This message indicates that the cutting exceeds Graph Was Clipped the cutting limit Reload larger media or re scale Data In Buffer the plot to a smaller size then press the key followed by the display of LCM to continue Troubleshooting 6 2 GC Jaguar Il User Manual 6 3 Cutting Plotter Comp
34. uter 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 please check the HP GL 2 or HP GL commands applied to your cutting plotter are used properly Troubleshooting 6 3 GCC Jaguar II User Manual 6 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 Yes No 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 t
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