Quick Application Guide
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1. Output Settings button zi Printer Graphtec JC9000 9100 on LPT1 z _ Properties Craft ROBO Graphtec Craft ROBO onUsBO01 gt f Cutting Settings Common Settings Print Settiags Rot z 7 Click IV Eject Medium MV Prevent Overruns Tiling Page Specification 297 00 m Dashed Line Pattern Settings Cut Line Segment 2 mm Uncut Line Segment 4 mm ance ut Cutting Conditions Cutline Solid Cut Line Solid Cut Line Make sure that this checkbox is checked Click the Output Settings button p to display the Output Settings window Click Cutting Settings and then click the Cutline Settings button to display the Cut Specifications window Make sure that the Color checkbox for the Cutline is checked Click the OK button and then click the OK button in the Output Settings window Media Trial Kit User Guide Check the Cut line data and the Print data ROBO Master window ROBO Master Untitled1 File Edit View Draw Insert Window Help Preview button Preview window E Preview Untitled1 Close button Change display buttons John Smith Y sa Preview of cut data and print data Prase the F1 key to cleplay Hap inf Click the Preview button LR to display the Preview window Use the Change Display buttons to display the print data and the cut data separately or superimpo2. If Cut button is clicked the cutting confirmation window is displayed If click OK then the Craft ROBO starts cutting Press the standby switch on your Craft ROBO and Close the top cover KA confirm that the LED lamp is lit Align the printed Click the Next button to proceed to the Click film label sheet with the guide line and then turn Alignment step Click the Next button again to l l l the feed knob to feed the sheetso that it is aligned proceed to the Start cutting step Click the Cut button The registration marks are read automatically Do not touch the printed film label sheet during the reading operation as this will affect the accuracy with the top edge of the black cutting mat For details on how to load media please refer to the Quick Start Instruction Sheet If a Registration Mark Reading Failure Load the printed film UNA error message is displayed please refer label sheet so that this registration mark will be inserted to the Craft ROBO User s Manual CD ROM at the left of the Craft ROBO when you are facing the Craft ROBO eS See ee ee eee x Media Trial Kit User Guide Media Trial Kit User Guide 5 Perform Cutting Finished Oo Perform cutting W Craft ROBO x Ready to cut ee Click OK button to stark cutting D Cancel OK button Click the OK button to start cutting Do not touch the Craf
3. The symbol indicates action that must be performed Such A N WARNING This category provides information that if ignored is imperative action is described by an illustration or text within or likely to cause fatal or serious injury to the operator next to the symbol A N CAUTION This category provides information that if ignored could cause injury to the operator or physical damage to the Craft ROBO To Ensure Safe and Correct Use To Ensure Safe and Correct Use Safety Precautions During a cutting or plotting operation do not touch the writing panel or moving parts such as the carriage e Such action may cause human injury MaGoriouch Keep your hands hair etc away from the writing panel and moving parts such as the carriage even if the Craft ROBO is stopped because it may suddenly start moving when data is Keep your distance received e Such action may cause human injury Do not disassemble repair or remodel the Craft ROBO ad e Such action may cause electrical shock or a fire hazard due to current leakage No disassembly B e Contact with the high voltage parts within the Craft ROBO may cause electrical shock e f the Craft ROBO requires repair contact your sales representative or nearest Graphtec vendor WARNING Do not connect the Craft ROBO to a non rated power supply e Use of a different supply voltage may result in electrical shock or a fire hazard Prohibited
4. x click the OK button to start the Craft Close the top cover m Dashed Line Pattern Settings Cut Line Segment 2 mm Uncut Line Segment 4 mm r Cutting Conditions ROBO Controller Click the Next button to proceed to the Alignment step Click the Next button again to proceed to the Start cutting step Select Vinyl Sticker R Craft ROBO Controler Craft ROBO Yel 2 00 Make sure that this checkbox is checked Click the Output Settings button gato display the Output Settings window Click Cutting Settings and then click the Cutline Settings button to display the Cut Specifications window Make sure that the Color checkbox for the Cutline is checked Click the OK button and then click the OK button in Select Vinyl Sticker in the Media Type the Output Settings window box E craft ROBO Controller mes Click the Start Cutting button Craft ROBO Ver 2 00 Step6 Start cutting C ic k t h e N ext b u tt O n to p ro C e e d to t h e IF Cut button is clicked the cutting confirmation window is displayed If click OK then the Craft ROBO starts cutting Blade cap adjustment step Attach the blue cap displayed on the screen to the cutter plunger tip Media Trial Kit User Guide Media Trial Kit User Guide 4 Perform Cutting and Affix the Name D
5. Cancel Specify User Size 3 Make the Print Settings ROBO Master Untitled1 Craft ROBEC Graphtec Craft ROBO on USBOO1 as A registration mark a positioning mark is a mark that is read by the Craft ROBO sensor to enable a printout to be cut precisely Registration marks are printed together with the data you create Registration marks O Check the registration marks ROBO Master Untitled1 File Edit View Draw Insert Window Help OMERE WAPE EAE Output Settings button Select Craft ROBO Registration mark Graphtec JCS000 S100 on LPT Properties Click Portrait Click the New button k to display the Document Settings window Select ISO A4 for Document Size and Landscape for Orientation and then click the OK button Landscape Output to Printer Output to Craft ROBO Check gt 3a Cra th is ch eckbox Press the F1 key to display Help information Tae Landscape Check the registration mark positions Click to remove the check mark Click the Output Settings button p to display the Output Settings window Select the printer you use in the Printer box and make sure that Graphtec Craft ROBO has been specified in the Craft ROBO box Media Trial Kit User Guide Media Trial Kit User Guide 2 Design a Name Label ap Enter a name 2 Place the image 3 Draw a cut line on the lab
6. Craft ROBO Ver 2 00 Hide the operation guide C MediaType Film Labels Digital manual About Help Fine tune Cancel Step1 Media Type Select the cutting media type in Media selection Normally set Adjust settings to OFF Select Film Label in the Media Type box Click the Next button to proceed to the Blade cap adjustment step Attach the blue cap displayed on the screen to the cutter plunger tip 2 Mount the cutter in the Craft ROBO ype Cutter Make sure that the blade adjustment cap is blue and then mount the cutter in the Craft ROBO For details on how to replace the cap please refer to the Quick Start Instruction Sheet Click the Next button to proceed to the Design Orientation step Click the Next button again to proceed to the Media loading step A Cutter plunger Blade adjustment cap Blue For thin film Yellow For thick film thin paper Red For thick paper such as a postcard Cutter blade 3 Load the printed film label sheet Close the top cover O Perform Auto Registration Mark Reading i n yo ur Craft RO BO F Craft ROBO Controller aia z Craft ROBO Ver 2 00 Digital manual About Help Fine tune Media Type gt Blade adjustment cap gt Design Orientation gt Medialoading gt Alignment Step6 Start cutting
7. and can be printed on an inkjet printer Please read the following sections Printer Driver Settings Printing Procedure and Printing Precautions before performing printing Media Types Contained in the Media Trial Kit Overall Cutting Conditions Conditions Media Front Reverse Number Media Name Size Thickness Printable Blade adjustment Standoff Carrier sheet mm cap ang Front side Reverse side White paper White film see Fig 1 Wal ront side Vinyl Sticker 0 275 No Bue Not required Blue film Protective liner printed with the name Viewcal Note 1 Inkjet media and the carrier sheet 6 may curl when used in environments with high temperature or humidity If the media curls straighten it out Note 2 The Card with Craft Paper Backing is a thick media type and there may be some printer models that cannot print on it EE Printer Driver Settings Depending on the type of media used you may need to make certain printer driver settings Please refer to the following table and make any settings required for the type of media you are using before performing printing e The print modes and media names vary according to the printer used Please check them in the User s Manual for your printer e The settings in the following table were determined on the basis that genuine inks were used Printer Driver Settings printers we recommend that Number you use their photo inks 6 color printing to enable hig
8. are deformed when a pen is used for drawing Pen is not selected for Media Type Solution Select Pen for Media Type in the Craft ROBO Controller Reference See the Craft ROBO User s Manual CD ROM Setting Various Parameters Symptom Some areas of the media are not cut The media is not held in place The media size for the cutting data is larger than the size of the media loaded in the Craft ROBO Make sure that the media size for the cutting data is the same as the size of the media loaded in the Craft ROBO Symptom The media jams The error message Registration Mark Reading Failure is displayed The media thin paper is curled and raised off the surface of the working table Solution Align the media with the top edge of the cutting mat The edges of the media will be held in place Note Please note that the cutting area will be reduced by approximately 5 mm Symptom Some parts of the media remain uncut not completely cut through Even if the cutting conditions are adjusted correctly and the appropriate blade adjustment cap is selected media may not be completely cut depending on the type of media thickness strength and fiber This is not a fault of the Craft ROBO For details on cutting condition adjustment please refer to Media cannot be cut cleanly above Problems related to using registration marks and other problems Symptom The cut
9. ate F ed Ma PRSE g ES Pay ee SA eat Bee rd Leg Vx a ar eo Yas afe Click File Open in that order and select Baby1 Pop up Card for Practice GSD The file is located in the Samples folder in the folder you selected when you installed ROBO Master It is usually located in the following folder Program Files ROBO Master Samples Note The cut line for the pop up card has already been specified and so there is no need to make any settings or to change them Media Trial Kit User Guide 3 Make the Print Settings Create a layout using text and images ROBO Master Untitled1 D OE a Lap oO Output Settings button Select Craft ROBO Output Settings x Printer Graphtec JC9000 9100 on LPT1 x Properties Craft ROBO Graphtec Craft ROBO on USBOO1 ed Check this checkbox oO o Printer Output to Craft ROBO Click to remove the check mark Click the Output Settings button to display the Output Settings window Select the printer you use in the Printer box and make sure that Graphtec Craft ROBO has been specified in the Craft ROBO box Click Print Settings and uncheck the Print Cut Lines checkbox Click the OK button to return to the Create Drawing window xi Font arial z Character Set T stem 7 a e ABCabc Angle 000 Use Mouse to Set Angle Space 0 Input a character string here and then click the
10. contact e During a cutting operation keep away from the cutter blade Only use the AC adapter that was supplied as a standard accessory e Use of any other AC adapter may cause malfunctions or result in electrical shock Prohibited or a fire hazard To Ensure Safe and Correct Use Safety Precautions CAUTION Do not use or store the Craft ROBO in Do not use the Craft ROBO ina a location exposed to direct sunlight location subject to excessive or the direct draft of an air conditioner S F S gt mechanical vibration or electrical or heater eC noise Prohibited e Such location may impair the e Such location may impair the performance of the Craft ROBO performance of the Craft ROBO Do not use the Craft ROBO in an l When disconnecting the power cord or excessively dusty or humid location an interface cable do not pull on the cord cable e Such location may impair the performance of the Craft ROBO Prohibited e Such action will damage the cord cable Prohibited resulting in a fire hazard or electrical shock Be sure to hold the power cord s plug or the interface cable s connector Do not place any receptacle containing If water or foreign matter enters inside water or other fluid on top of the Craft ah the Craft ROBO do not continue ROBO using it Turn off its power and unplug e Fluid falling inside the Craft ROBO Penn its power cord from the electrical socket Unplug the powe
11. the sheet for cutting or for other reasons e Moving it quickly may damage the Craft ROBO Media Trial Kit User Guide Media Trial Kit User Guide By using the Media Trial Kit you will be able to learn the basic operations in a short time To Make a Name Label John Smith Trial Kit em Menu To Cut a Vinyl Sticker Create a name label with a photo THREE EEERS RETETE RETRE RRR Create a name or a logo Three menu items are provided for different Media Trial Kit applications Select the menu item that best suits your purpose Create an announcement card Co ccccccccccccccccccccccce Before using the Media Trial Kit please follow the instructions in the Quick Start Instruction Sheet to install the Craft ROBO driver the Craft ROBO Controller and the ROBO Master Also make sure that the Craft ROBO is connected to your PC To Make a Name Label 7 Launch the ROBO Master program and set the registration marks Before starting a Launch ROBO Master SY uis ROBO Master mi ROBO Master Ea dlas shortcut icon Craft ROBO Controller Click the desktop icon to launch ROBO Master O Set the Document Size ROBO Master Untitled1 dit View Draw Insert Window Help Om SLAR Document Settings Document Size 150 A4 What is a registration mark Output Settings x A4 Printer di l 210 00 x 297 00 mm
12. GRAPHTEC 521249060 Craft ROBO CC100 Quick Application Guide C Tare ROBO To Ensure Safe and Media Trial Kit Media Handling Usage Precautions for When You Have Correct Use User Guide Instructions Media Used for Cutting Problems CXD CXD GFE G G9 To Ensure Safe and Correct Use e To ensure safe and correct use of your Craft ROBO read this Guide thoroughly before use e After having read this Guide keep it in a handy location for quick reference as needed e Do not permit small children to touch the Craft ROBO e The following describes important points for safe operation Please be sure to observe them strictly Conventions Used in This Guide Description of Safety Symbols To promote safe and accurate use of the Craft ROBO as well as to A N The A symbol indicates information that requires careful attention prevent human injury and property damage safety precautions provided which includes warnings The point requiring attention is in this guide are ranked into the three categories described below Be described by an illustration or text within or next to the A symbol sure you understand the difference between each of the categories S The amp symbol indicates action that is prohibited Such prohibited A N DANGER This category provides information that if ignored is action is described by an illustration or text within or next to the highly likely to cause fatal or serious injury to the symbol operator C
13. OK button Click the Text tool button ff to display the Text Settings window Set the font and text size and then enter a name in the character string entry box Click the OK button to return to the Create Drawing window and left click at the position where you wish the name to be placed Enter a name and then click OK Click with the mouse at the position Landscape Where you wish the name to be placed Image capture button CEG To capture an image that you have already click the Image Capture button and select the image file When you have returned to the Create Drawing window left click at the position where you wish the image to be placed You can affix any photo Capture a photo or an image and that you have to the pop up Or then position it you can cut an original photo or illustration on the Craft ROBO following the instructions for making a name label on Page 9 and then affix it to the pop up Sample images are available in the CD ROM supplied with the Craft ROBO To change the color of the characters click the Line Type and then click the button 2 Z Change button in the window displayed Media Trial Kit User Guide 2 Print the data you have created and load the sheet in the Craft ROBO Check the Cut line and Print data ROBO Master window ROBO Master Untitled1 ind Preview button Preview window 7LE1 33 HA RTM Close button Cha
14. Perform cutting Wi Craft ROBO x Ready to cut Click OK button to start cutting OK button Click the OK button to start cutting Do not touch the Craft ROBO during the cutting operation When cutting has been completed remove the vinyl sticker Turn the feed knob to remove it Transfer the characters to the application sheet Weed the name and affix the application sheet After affixing the application sheet rub it firmly with a cloth or something similar to transfer the cut characters onto the sheet Use tweezers or a similar tool with a fine point to weed the name remove the unwanted areas Affix the name to the desired item Place the application sheet with the transferred characters on the surface where you want to affix the name Rub it firmly with a cloth or similar to make sure that the cut characters are affixed to the surface Peel off the protective liner carefully so that the cut characters remain affixed to the application sheet Affix the application sheet on top of the design Carefully peel off the application sheet to complete the process To Make a Pop up Greeting Card Launch ROBO Master Q Launch ROBO Master fs ROBO Master 2 Load the Pop up Card template S ROBO Master Untitled1 Insert Cbrl fy View Draw ROBO Master shortcut icon Craft ROBO Controller Click the desktop icon to launch ROBO Master PO Rk
15. aft ROBO If an error message is displayed change the installation location Registration marks may not be read if the media is curled and raised above the surface of the working table Straighten out the curl and load the media again If the problem still cannot be corrected replace the media Registration marks may not be read if media in colors other than white is used Be sure to use white media Registration marks may not be read unless they are printed in black Make sure that the registration marks are printed in black Question Can applications other than those supplied with the Craft ROBO be used Correct operation of the Craft ROBO has been confirmed for the recommended applications Operation with other applications has not been confirmed When You Have Problems GRAPHTEC Windowse is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the US and other countries Other company names and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners 621249060
16. d Rectangle Circle C or Ellipse lt tool left click at the top left and then the bottom right of the location where you wish to place the shape ROBO Master Untitled File Edit View Draw Insert Window Help A HeaLAZR X Select Untitled TIE Edt Point T Text Line SA Polpline y Spline TITER RAJE John Smith RE T Enna seess SEES OSSIS d Are O Rectangle C Rounded Rect Q Polygon Q Circle Elipse P Closed Spline a Templates Xe B 12 35 4 49 Press the F1 key to display Help information Here you use the Closed Spline Tool P to draw a cut line To draw a smooth line left click all around the edges of the photo or text Double click the last point to complete the line To draw a square use the Rectangle J or the Rounded Rectangle 3 with the Shift key held down Otherwise use View Grid and Snap to Grid in the View menu on the Menu bar to easily create a correctly proportioned figure Grid means the squares displayed in the Create Drawing window that you can use as guidelines to draw an accurate shape You can use the Snap to Grid function to automatically align the vertices of a shape to the nearest position where the guide lines cross 3 Specify the drawn line as a cut line and then print out the design Specify the cut line ROBO Master Untitled File Edit View Draw Insert Window Help Dee Qak amp
17. due to current leakage Do not use the Craft ROBO ina location where it will be exposed to Sh water rain or snow e Such location may cause electrical shock or a fire hazard due to current leakage Beware of electrical shock If the Craft ROBO generates smoke is too hot emits a strange odor or otherwise functions abnormally do not continue using it Unplug the AC adapter s Y power cord from the electrical socket Promila a e Use of the Craft ROBO in such status may result in a fire hazard or electrical shock e After confirming that smoke is no longer being generated contact your sales representative or nearest Graphtec vendor to request repair e Never try to perform repair yourself Repair work by inexperienced personnel is extremely dangerous Safety Precautions Do not allow dust or metallic matter to adhere to the power plug e A dirty power plug may result in electrical shock or a fire hazard due to Prohibited current leakage Beware of electrical shock Do not use the power cord or AC adapter if it is damaged e Use of a damaged power cord or AC adapter may result in electrical shock Or Unplug the power a fire hazard due to current leakage cord from the socket e Replace the power cord or AC adapter with a new one To Ensure Safe and Correct Use WARNING Be careful when handling the cutter blade e Touching the blade with your bare hand may cause injury Avoid
18. el Text Settings i x w Character Set Westem gt Cancel ah 00 z om ee Es ABCabe Angle a0 7 Use Mouse toSetAngle Space o0 F taic Bold F Undeine W Enter a name Left click at the position where you wish the name to be placed Click the Text tool button T to display the Text Settings window Set the font and text size and then enter a name in the character string entry box Click the OK button to return to the Create Drawing window and left click at the position where you wish the name to be placed To change text and lines or the fill color used for objects use the Line Type Settings 2 or the Fill Type Settings respectively gt m gt Line Width Color Image capture button ROBO Master Untitled1 File Edit View Draw Insert Window Help AGH easAw 2 Select Bi Untitled1 TIE Edt Point T Text R Smith WS Polpline yy Spline Arc O Rectangle C Rounded Rect Polygon Qo Circle Elipse CAR Press the F1 keykto display Help information 8 60 4 24 Capture a photo or an image and then position it To capture an image that you have already click the Image Capture button Ap and select the image file When you have returned to the Create Drawing window left click at the position where you wish the image to be placed Note Do not place data in the shaded areas To draw a shape using the Rectangle 3 Rounde
19. g step Load the printed sheet so that this registration mark will be inserted at the left of the Craft ROBO when you are facing the Craft ROBO 2 Perform Auto Registration Mark Reading f Craft ROBO Controller HoR Craft ROBO Ver 2 00 Demo Mode Digital manual About Help Fine tune Cancel Media Type gt Blade adjustment cap gt Design Orientation gt Medialoading gt Alignment Step6 Start cutting If Cut button is clicked the cutting confirmation window is displayed If click OK then the Craft ROBO starts cutting ae Click Click the Cut button The registration marks are read automatically Do not touch the printed sheet during the reading operation as this will affect the accuracy If a Registration Mark Reading Failure error message is displayed please refer to the Craft ROBO User s Manual CD ROM Media Trial Kit User Guide Q Perform cutting 2 Finished W Craft ROBO x Ready to cut Click OK button to start cutting D Cancel OK button Click the OK button to start cutting Do not touch the Craft ROBO during the cutting operation When cutting has been completed remove the sheet Turn the feed knob to remove it The pop up card is complete when you assemble it Media Handling Instructions Printing Media on a Printer Continued on page 24 The media types labeled 1
20. her quality resolution 2 Pigment inks cannot be used p Model PM MC MJ PX CL CC Series BJ PIXUS Series deskjet psc pc photosmart Series Recommended Print Setting Media Setting Print Quality Media Setting Print Quality Media Setting Print Quality 2 HP Premium Inkjet Paper Best Card with Craft Paper Backing Superfine Paper High Resolution Paper High Resolution 2 PM PM MC Photo Paper Recommended Premium Plus Photo Paper Best PUM ADSIS Photo Glossy Paper setting Glassy Hm mign Premium Photo Paper High Resolution 3 HP Premium Inkjet Paper Best Media Handling Instructions 3 Water based pigment inks can be used but oil based pigment inks cannot be used Media Handling Instructions ee EJ Printing Procedure v 1 Read the Users Manual for your printer before performing printing 2 When loading media in the printer check that the print side see Fig 1 faces upwards and load only the media together with the protective liner in the case of media types or 3 Please load the media manually Refer to the User s Manual for your printer for media loading and printing instructions EJ Printing Precautions 1 All the media in the Media Trial Kit are for use with inkjet printers only Do not use them with any other types of printer 2 Do not touch the printed surface until it is completely dry Moreover do not stack printed sheets Note Wherever possible do not touch the printed
21. is will make it easier to weed around the characters remove unwanted vinyl after cutting John Smith 5 Make preparations for cutting Specify the cut line O Specify the cutting conditions 3 Load the vinyl sticker in your Craft ROBO and mount the cutter E ROBO Master Untitled _ E Make sure that the blade adjustment cap is blue and Doe esha Oo then mount the cutter in the Craft ROBO X Select Output to Craft ROBO button For details on how to replace the cap please refer to the Output Settings x Quick Start Instruction Sheet Output to Craft ROBO Pinter aprec IESS 00n Erpes EEI Click the Next button to proceed to the Design aiy Zen Nane Grapes Gat ROBO_ gt Orientation step Click the Next button again to proceed Pot USBODI to the Media loading step Click Copies a ease Press the standby switch on your Craft ROBO and confirm ca Click that the LED lamp is lit Align the vinyl sticker with the c aaa Page Speciation 2700 x A000 mm guide line and then turn the feed knob to feed it so that it Tm is aligned with the top edge of the black cutting mat For details on how to load media please refer to the aee Click the Output to Craft ROBO button Quick Start Instruction Sheet Output to Piinter Output to Craft ROBO i i confirm that the driver name Standby switch LED lamp reads Graphtec Craft ROBO and then
22. lect Craft ROBO a elec Controller New A4 pi Craft ROBO Click to remove the check mark Document Settings x Poan Check Document Size fiso Ad D gt m 5 Portrait Click the desktop icon to launch FS ee Cancel ROBO Master _Speciy User Size Check l Orientation this checkbox Landscape Portrait X Landscape Output to Printey Output to Craft ROBO Landscape Click to remove the check mark Click the New button ki to display Click the Output Settings button p Click the Registration Mark Settings the Document Settings window to display the Output Settings window button L1 to display the Registration Select ISO A4 for Document Size Make sure that Graphtec Craft ROBO Mark Settings screen and Landscape for Orientation and has been specified in the Craft Click Use Registration Marks to then click the OK button ROBO box uncheck the Use Registration Marks Click Print Settings and uncheck the checkbox Print Cut Lines checkbox Click the OK button to return to the Click the OK button to return to the Create Drawing window Create Drawing window Media Trial Kit User Guide Media Trial Kit User Guide 2 Design a Character String or an Object ap Enter a character string Add a frame Text Settings xi TT John Smith war 200 em ABGabe Height 00 mm ABCabc Angle 0 00 Use Mouse toSetAngle Space o0 Encl
23. ly If the symptom occurs again at the same location purchase a replacement cutting mat Symptom The protective liner or the carrier sheet is cut along with the media The cutting blade protrudes excessively from the cutter plunger The cutting conditions are not adjusted properly Solution Replace the blade adjustment cap with one that enables a shorter blade protruding length Reference See Media cannot be cut cleanly above Make sure that the media selected for Media Type in the Craft ROBO controller is the same as that actually used In addition insert a check in the Adjust Settings checkbox followed by Thin for the cutting condition adjustment Reference See the Craft ROBO User s Manual CD ROM Setting Various Parameters Symptom Thick media cannot be cut The blade edge is not protruding from the cutter plunger Replace the blade adjustment cap with one that enables a longer blade protruding length Reference See Media cannot be cut cleanly above The cutting conditions are not adjusted properly Make sure that the media selected for Media Type in the Craft ROBO controller is the same as that actually used In addition insert a check in the Adjust Settings checkbox followed by Thick for the cutting condition adjustment Reference See the Craft ROBO User s Manual CD ROM Setting Various Parameters Symptom Characters or lines
24. nge display buttons p iniii RENA ee oe a nad a aA a Preview of cut data p and print data Click the Preview buttons LR to display the Preview window Use the Change Display button to display the print data and the cut data separately or superimposed After checking the data displayed click the Close button i to return to your usual Create Drawing window 2 Print the data you have created 3 Specify the cutting conditions ROBO Master Untitled1 Printer output button xi Load the Card with Craft Paper Backing sheet from your Media Trial Kit in your printer Click the Output to Printer button J to display the Output to Printer window Check that your printer is displayed in the printer box and then click the OK button to start printing 3 Q Oj Qqd Output to Craft ROBO button Name Graphtec Craft ROBO Copies Page Range a Click C Click the Output to Craft ROBO button A confirm that the driver name reads Graphtec Craft ROBO and then click the OK button to start the Craft ROBO Controller fi Craft ROBO Controller Craft ROBO VYer 2 00 Demo Mode Meda Type Card without Craft Paper Backing Select Card with Craft Paper Backing gt Blade adjustment cap gt Design Orientation gt Media loading gt Alignment gt Start cutting Step1 Media Type Select the cutting media type in Media selection Normall
25. ning and Setting Up the Cutter Pen The blade of the cutter plunger is worn or chipped Replace the cutter blade The inside of the cutter plunger is dirty Remove the blade adjustment cap and clean it If the problem still cannot be corrected replace the blade adjustment cap Reference See the Craft ROBO User s Manual CD ROM Fine tuning and Setting Up the Cutter Pen The length of the blade protruding from the cutter plunger is inappropriate Select the blade adjustment cap best suited for the media Adjust the protruding length of the cutter blade according to the selected blade adjustment cap 0 1 mm for blue 0 2 mm for yellow and 0 3 mm for red Perform adjustment so that slight traces are left on the protective liner or the carrier sheet The standoff ring was not used together with the carrier sheet when cutting was performed Attach the standoff ring before performing cutting Attaching the ring has the effect of increasing the cutting force The cutting conditions have not been adjusted correctly The cutting mat is damaged Make sure that the media selected for Media Type in the Craft ROBO Controller is the same as that actually used In addition insert a check in the Adjust Settings check box and adjust the cutting conditions Reference See the Craft ROBO User s Manual CD ROM Setting Various Parameters The media cannot be cut easi
26. nk may not adhere correctly in places where there are fingerprints 2 Take care not to get the printed media wet The ink may smear or cause stains 3 The media types 2 and 3 use a strong adhesive Do not affix your labels decals etc to any objects where residual adhesive left when they are removed will cause a problem 4 Before affixing your labels decals etc make sure that the target surface has been wiped clean of any water oil dirt or dust 5 Do not apply media types 2 and 3 to uneven surfaces or to matte surfaces Strong adhesive has been used but they may still lift off 6 Media easily absorbs moisture so do not remove any sheets from the package until just before use 7 After the package has been opened use the media as quickly as possible Always store the sheets in the package they came in 8 Avoid storing media in high temperature high humidity locations or in locations exposed to direct sunlight Usage Precautions for Media Used for Cutting Graphtec only guarantees the cutting results for media supplied by Graphtec and cut under suitable conditions Please read all the following precautions carefully if you plan to use non Graphtec media Media Type Precautions Even if the media is thinner than the extended blade length its thickness strength and the hardness of the fibers may cause it not to be cut through completely Please refer to Media is not cut properly on page 27 of this guide and t
27. o the Craft ROBO 10mm e User s Manual for the adjustment procedure If the media still cannot be cut properly use Graphtec media 3mm Craft ROBO Precautions on Using Thin Media and Media without a Protective Liner When using thin media or media without a protective liner the media is cut right through and the cutting mat and blade may be damaged Always affix such media to the carrier sheet before cutting it Copy paper Cutter Blade Precautions The cutter blade has a certain life expectancy If the cutting results deteriorate over time please purchase a new blade Precautions on Using Copy Paper If copy paper is used as is the paper will get caught up in the Craft ROBO and cause malfunctions Avoid using copy paper wherever possible If you have to use it cut off Sadon iai the top corners as shown in the figure on the right Please note however that the use of copy paper may void the warranty The dimensions of the cut off sections are for reference only Please try different dimensions yourself Usage Precautions for Media Used for Cutting When You Have Problems When You Have Problems The following explains the corrective actions that need to be taken when you have problems using Craft ROBO Check the status of the Craft ROBO before concluding that it maybe faulty For symptoms not listed in this section please refer to the relevant section in the User s Manual
28. on the CD ROM If the problem cannot be corrected by taking the actions described here please visit the Graphtec web site for further information on the Craft ROBO Craft ROBO does not work Symptom The LED lamp does not light up even when the standby switch is pressed The power cord is not firmly inserted into the AC adapter or power outlet Solution Insert the power cord correctly Reference See the Craft ROBO Users Manual CD ROM Connecting the Power Supply and Powering On The AC adapter is not connected to the AC adapter jack The AC adapter is coming loose Symptom Media cannot Media smaller than 210 mm in width has been loaded Insert the AC adapter correctly Reference See the Craft ROBO User s Manual CD ROM Connecting the Power Supply and Powering On be loaded correctly Solution To use media smaller than 210 mm in width affix it to the carrier sheet Reference See the Craft ROBO User s Manual CD ROM Setting Media into Position Caution When using the carrier sheet be aware that media longer than the carrier sheet cannot be cut Media larger than 260 mm in width has been loaded Large media exceeding 260 mm in width cannot be loaded Cut the media to a smaller width or replace it with smaller media Even when media 260 mm in width has been loaded the standard cutting width is 190 mm maximum of 200 mm as in the case of media that is 210 mm in wid
29. ose the characters with a frame by using one of these drawing tools E Insert a check in ENEN A CNATAN sig a Neen Or Adding a frame around the To draw a shape using the Rectangle characters makes it easier to weed J Rounded Rectangle C3 Circle them after cutting and also makes it or Ellipse lt 3 tool left click at Place easier to transfer the characters the top left and then the bottom right the character string using an application sheet of the location where you wish to place the shape Click the Text tool button T to display the Text To draw a square use the Rectangle Settings window Insert a check in the Outline LJ or the Rounded Rectangle checkbox set the font and text size and then If you wish to cut the characters with with the Shift key held down enter a name in the character string entry box a frame around them you will need Click the OK button to return to the Create to create three rectangles The white Drawing window and left click at the position areas in the figure below represent where you wish the name to be placed the areas that have been weeded unnecessary vinyl removed Adding an exterior frame around the characters makes it easier to weed them after cutting and also makes it easier to transfer the characters using an application sheet We recommend that you use a font such as a Gothic alphabet font and that you make your characters 20 mm or larger Th
30. positions are not aligned when registration marks are used A printout from a laser printer was used Solution Printouts from a laser printer may be distorted by heat before being output so that the cut position cannot be adjusted correctly using registration marks We recommend using printouts from inkjet printers The positions read by the registration mark sensors do not match The Craft ROBO uses optical sensors to read the registration marks and thereby determine the cutting position If the cutting position is not aligned registration mark sensor correction is required Therefore perform registration mark correction Reference See the Craft ROBO User s Manual CD ROM Setting Various Parameters Symptom The error message Registration Mark Reading Failure is displayed when registration marks are used The Craft ROBO uses optical sensors to read the registration marks and thereby determine the cutting position The error message may be displayed for the following reasons Glossy or laminated media is used e There are lights or other bright objects located near the Craft ROBO e The loaded media is curled Colored media is used e Registration marks are printed in a color other than black Solution Registration marks may not be read if a printout that easily reflects light is used Replace the media Registration marks may not be read if a light source exists near the Cr
31. r Port to print e When using Windows 2000 XP 1 Windows 2000 From the Start menu click Setup and then Printers Windows XP From the Start menu click Control Panel Printers and Other Hardware and Printers and Faxes in that order 2 In the displayed list right click on Graphtec Craft ROBO and select Properties from the menu 3 Select the Port tab and confirm that USB is selected Reference See the Craft ROBO User s Manual CD ROM Installing the Craft ROBO Controller Symptom USB errors are displayed on the computer during output The cutting data exceeds the memory capacity The Craft ROBO contains memory in which data can be stored If the amount of data exceeds the memory size an error may be displayed on the computer Media will still be cut normally however Media is not cut properly Symptom Media cannot be cut cleanly The cutter or ball point pen is not correctly mounted in the plunger holder Solution Mount the cutter or ball point pen correctly in the plunger holder Reference See the Craft ROBO User s Manual CD ROM Fine tuning and Setting Up the Cutter Pen The ball point pen is not correctly mounted in the ball point pen plunger Confirm that the tip of the ball point pen protrudes 3 mm to 3 5 mm from the ball point pen plunger Reference See the Craft ROBO User s Manual CD ROM Fine tu
32. r cord from the socket e Use of the Craft ROBO in such status may result in electrical shock or a fire hazard due to current leakage e Contact your sales representative or nearest Graphtec vendor to request Beware of electrical shock repair may cause electrical shock or a fire hazard due to current leakage gt Safety Precautions Do not attempt to lubricate the Craft ROBO s mechanisms e Such action may cause it to break down Do not clean the Craft ROBO using a volatile solvent such as thinner or benzine e Such action may impair its performance During cutting or plotting provide enough space around the Craft ROBO so that the loaded sheet will not hit any objects in its vicinity e Such contact may cause cutting or plotting to go out of alignment To Ensure Safe and Correct Use Contact prohibited Prohibited Prohibited as CAUTION When using indoor lighting such as a fluorescent lamp or an electrical lamp provide a distance of at least one meter between the Craft ROBO and the light source e Closer proximity of such a light source may cause the sensors to malfunction When using the cutter make sure that the correct blade adjustment cap for the selected Media Type is attached e An overly extended blade will damage the cutting mat and adversely affect the cutting quality Move the pen carriage slowly when moving it manually in order to load
33. sed After checking the data displayed click the Close button a to return to your usual Create Drawing window 3 Print the data you have created Printer output button Output to Printer x Printer Name Graphtec JC9000 9100 Copies 1 Page Range Al Load the film label sheet from your Media Trial Kit in your printer Click the Output to Printer button i to display the Output to Printer window Check that your printer is displayed in the printer box and then click the OK button to start printing Media Trial Kit User Guide 4 Make preparations for cutting Specify the cutting conditions ROBO Master Untitled1 File Edit View Draw Insert Window Help D amp 3 3 Select Output to Craft ROBO button Output to Craft ROBO Craft ROBO Graphtec Craft ROBO USBO01 Copies 1 Page Range i All Cancel Click Click the Output to Craft ROBO button A confirm that the driver name reads Graphtec Craft ROBO and then click the OK button to start the Craft ROBO Controller If you are using non Graphtec media perform test cutting to make sure that the media can be cut cleanly If it is not cut cleanly you will need to adjust the cutting conditions Please refer to the Craft ROBO User s Manual CD ROM for details on how to perform test cutting and how to adjust the cutting conditions Select Film Label F Craft ROBO Controller aca
34. surface even after it is dry Cutting Media on the Craft ROBO EN Cutting Procedure 1 Read the Craft ROBO User s Manual to confirm how to use the Craft ROBO and perform cutting before performing any actual cutting 2 When loading media in the Craft ROBO check that the print side see Fig 1 faces upwards and load the media together with the protective liner in the case of media types 0 or O or affixed to the carrier sheet in the case of media type Please refer to the following Points to Note and to the Craft ROBO User s Manual for details on how to use the carrier sheet when cutting media type Points to Note e After cutting remove the media slowly and carefully from the carrier sheet e The adhesive quality of the carrier sheet will deteriorate after repeated affixing and cutting operations If this happens replace it with a new carrier sheet 3 The blade length setting depends on the type of media used Please refer to the Media Types Contained in the Media Trial Kit table and check the color of the blade adjustment cap and whether or not the standoff ring is required FA Cutting Precautions 1 A sharp blade is used in the cutter plunger Take care not to cut yourself on the blade 2 Make sure that the ink is completely dry before cutting media that has been printed Media Handling Precautions 1 Always hold media that show fingerprints or scratches easily by the edges I
35. t ROBO during the cutting operation When cutting has been completed remove the sheet Turn the feed knob to remove it The name label is complete Peel it off the protective liner and affix it wherever you like Label templates for video cassettes MDs etc are provided in the CV following folder File location Program Files ROBO Master Samples Template contents e Video cassettes The template file is usually located in the Samples folder in the ROBO Master folder However if you e MDs changed the installation destination when you e Business cards installed ROBO Master it will be installed in the e Envelopes Samples folder in the folder you selected How do use it What is a vinyl sticker A vinyl sticker is a self adhesive single color sheet of film Logos and text can be cut out of the sheet for use on car windows or as store signs for example Here you can enjoy cutting out your own name or creating your own original logo and then affixing it to a favorite item Mi l Launch ROBO Master ap Launch ROBO Master O Set the Document Size 3 Make the Print Settings O Change the Registration Mark Settings ROBO Master Untitled1 ROBO Master Untitled1 ROBO Master Untitled1 D ep a Fje dit view Draw Insert Window Help DEMES AR cus Oba SBA4 sa pend mi ROBO Master Registration Mark Settings button a shortcut icon Select I Se
36. th The push rollers are dirty Wipe off the push rollers using a dry cloth Errors are displayed on the computer Symptom The error message Read Write error to USB or GTCUSB is displayed on the computer The Craft ROBO is not ready to run Solution Press the standby switch to turn the LED lamp on If the LED lamp does not light even when media has been loaded Craft ROBO will not start cutting The USB cable is not properly connected Insert the USB cable correctly Reference See the Craft ROBO User s Manual CD ROM Connecting the Craft ROBO to a Computer e f a repeater or USB hub is being used remove it and connect the Craft ROBO directly to the computer If the media is then cut normally contact the manufacturer of your repeater or USB hub e It is possible that the cable is faulty Replace it with another cable to check The selected port for printing is not the USB port Check to confirm that the selected port for printing is USB or GTCUSB If the selected port is not USB or GTCUSB change the port If no ports for printing are available reinstall the driver e When using Windows 98 Me 1 From the Start menu click Setup and then Printers 2 In the displayed list right click on Graphtec Craft ROBO and select Properties from the menu 3 Click the Advanced tab and confirm that GTCUSB is selected fo
37. y set Adjust settings to OFF Select Card with Craft Paper Backing in the Media Type box Click the Next button to proceed to the Blade cap adjustment step Attach the yellow cap displayed on the screen to the cutter plunger tip 5 Make preparations for cutting Oo Load the printed sheet in your Craft ROBO and mount the cutter See For details on how to replace Standby switch LED lamp Make sure that the blade adjustment cap is yellow and then mount the cutter in the Craft ROBO the cap please refer to the Quick Start Instruction Sheet Click the Next button to proceed to the Design Orientation step Click the Next button again to proceed to the Media loading step Press the standby switch on your Craft ROBO and confirm that the LED lamp is lit Align the printed sheet with the guide line and then turn the feed knob to feed it so that it is aligned with the top edge of the black cutting mat For details on how to load media please refer to the Quick Start Instruction Sheet Da Cutter plunger Blade adjustment cap Blue For thin film Yellow For thick film thin paper Red For thick paper such as a postcard Cutter blade Media Trial Kit User Guide es SEES ee ee ee ee Close the top cover Click the Next button to proceed to the Alignment step Click the Next button again to proceed to the Start cuttin
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