FC8600 SERIES

CUTTING PLOTTER

Setup Manual

MANUAL NO.FC8600-UM-8M1

Preface

Thank you for choosing this product. Carefully keep this manual in a handy location for quick reference as necessity prior to use to ensure safe and correct use and also to thoroughly understand the functions and operate them effectively.

Prior to use Be sure to read the attached “TO ENSURE SAFE AND CORRECT USE” prior to use. Otherwise, it may cause an unexpected accident or fire.

Notes on this Manual

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Copyright This User's Manual is copyrighted by Graphtec Corporation.

Roles of each manual

• Setup Manual (this manual) .......... Read it to understand “What is the cutting plotter?”, Displaying method for FC8600 User's Manual, Method for connecting this machine with the PC, Installing method for controller driver software, and to prepare for the operation.
• User's Manual (PDF data) ............Read it to thoroughly understand the functions of FC8600.
• Cutting Plotter Controller Manual (PDF data) ..................................................... Read it to run the software “Cutting Plotter Controller” for operation of FC8600 through your PC.

describes the reference pages of User's Manual.

What is the Cutting plotter?

A machine that cuts the drawing, which was produced by the PC, through the Media (paper,

Marking fi lm) without using the Cutter knife or Scissors.

Operation of Cutting plotter

The Media is fed back and forth, the tool moves the Cutter from side to side, and the Tool carriage moves up and down, so that the Media can be cut.

Tool carriage

• To avoid bodily injury, handle cutter blades with care.

Blade length adjustment knob

Adjust the blade length by turning the Blade length adjustment knob.

The Cutter plunger is mounted on the Tool carriage during use. The Cutter blade is mounted on the Cutter plunger.

Plotting pen (Water-based fi ber pen)

Using the plotting pen instead of a cutter allows the drawing and illustration to be generated. Use it for testing before cutting.

Adjust the blade length to such a degree that the trace of blade can be made on the backing sheet.

Media

The media includes the fi lm, paper and etc. Select it depending on the application.

Sticker using the Cutter

[STRUCTURE OF MARKING FILM]

Marking fi lm

Drawing and illustration using the PEN

Pattern paper cutting out the cut line

Flow of cutting operation

Introduced here as an example is the process for making a sticker by using the Cutting plotter and Marking

1 Create the data to be cut.

3 Set the Condition.

2 Set the Media.

1 Prepare the data.

2 Set the media on the Cutting plotter.

a Check which point on the Cutting plotter the paper should be set.

When Stock roller is mounted at front of main unit : Front loading

When Stock roller is mounted at rear of main unit : Rear loading

b Place the media on Stock tray, and set the media.

(*The illustration shows the rear loading as a case.)

Setting the Push Roller

Fix the push rollers so that they are positioned above both ends of media and also grit rollers.

3 Make various settings necessary for cutting the media.

• Set the tool conditions depending on the media to be used.
• This function allows each preset condition to be memorized.

Tool setting : Set the type of tool to be used. Setting the Force : Adjust the force for holding down the tool on the media.

Run Cutting tests after making each setting, and check actual cutting conditions.

Speed : Adjust the tool moving speed. Acceleration : Adjust the tool acceleration.

Adjusting the Blade Length : Adjust the length of cutter blade protruded out of the Cutter plunger. Offset : Adjust the distance between cutter blade edge and center of Plunger.

Completed

4 Cut the Media.

4 Output the created data into the Cutting plotter, and cut the media.

a Output the data into the cutting plotter.

To stop on the way Plotting operation will stop temporality when [STOP] key is pressed during

b Cut off the cut media. (Cross cut)

c Remove the unnecessary portion of cut media, and affi x the transfer sheet.

Convenient functions

Setting the tool conditions

Setting the Tool Condition

The tool setting allows 8 settings numbered from 1 to 8 to be memorized. First select this condition No. to set the tool conditions. Switching the condition No. allows plotting to run immediately according to the preset 8 types of tool conditions.

Setting the Force

This function allows cutting and plotting force to be set. Set it with reference to the tool conditions for each media and tool type.

Setting the Speed

This function allows the tool speed (moving speed) for plotting to be set.

Setting the Acceleration

This function allows the acceleration for plotting to be set.

Setting the Offset

Corrects the offset of center point for betaken blade edge and plunger depending on the cutter blade types to be used. The standard values are already set when the blade name is selected. Besides, sensitive adjustment can be made within ± 5 range against the standard value.

Area option

Enlarging/Shrinking

Enlarging/shrinking for plotting can be set.

Mirror

This function allows the reversing for plotting origin point and coordinate axes to be set.

Rotation

This function allows the rotation for the plotting origin point and coordinate axes to be set.

ARMS

A function to scan the registration mark written on the media using sensors. The axis tilting, distance and 2 axes warp adjustment can be adjusted, besides this function makes possible for a precise cutting when cutting the borders of the images printed by the printer or when cutting the media again.

Set the plotting range arbitrarily. Also the origin point moves according to the plotting range. It is impossible to plot at outside of the preset range.

Extension of plotting range P.4-4 width

Set the Increase/Decrease of plotting range based on the default value (edge at inside of push roller).

Setting the cut line pattern

Set whether cutting is made using the solid or dotted line (cut line).

Manually adjust the position of the media and tool, specify the position of the registration marks (adjustment marks), and adjust the tilting of the axes and distance. When impossible to read the registration marks through the ARMS, the precision for both cutting the borders of the images plotted by different plotter and re-cutting the media can be improved.

Manual positioning P.6-3 adjustment

Environmental setting

Two types of settings can be saved independently. Two-preferred sets of setting can be stored separately if there are 2 operators, or 2 different settings for different media can be stored, making a quick change when the media is switched.

Used when this Plotter is used in combination with CAD targeted for Apparel.

Setting the Plotting quality

Corrects the deviation in the length of cut or plotted line segments, which occurs depending on the type or thickness of media being used.

Set it when cutting the thick media. Use this function when the blade tip gets sunk into the media, making the blade hard to rotate so that, the start/end points are not consistent or the corner does not get a sharp angle.

Before starting the Setup

Make the following preparations before starting Setup.

P.1-2 ‘ Check that all of the items included in the package. (Please see in the FC8600 User's Manual (PDF).) P.1-3 For the Parts Names, please see in the FC8600 User's Manual (PDF). ‘ Assemble the FC8600, and set up it. For the assembling procedures, see either Manual attached to the Stand or FC8600 User's Manual P.1-5 (PDF). ‘ When the previous version of Cutting Master 3 was installed, uninstall it. ‘ To use the Cutting Master 3, previously install the Design application (Adobe Illustrator or Corel Draw) that is used. For the latest supported version, please visit our website. ‘ When there are virus detection program or system resident program, terminate them beforehand. ‘ Upon installation, be sure to log into Windows using an account with administrator privileges on your computer.

CAUTION

Usage of the software

Each of the Cutting Plotter Controller/Graphtec Studio/Cutting Master 3 software is engaged in various settings on the cutting Plotter. Do not use them at the same time.

Flow of setup

Installing the Software

For each software of FC8600 install them using the Installer housed in the attached DVD-ROM.

Installing the Cutting

2. Plotter Controller

Once Cutting Plotter Controller is installed, you can control main functions of FC8600 through the PC.

Installing the FC8600 Plotter

3. Driver (Cutting Plotter Driver)

The FC8600 Driver software controls the Plotter and makes plotting according to the data created by the PC.

1. Starting the Installer

Setting up the FC8600

The procedures vary depending on the Interface.

Turn on the power source of Plotter in the middle of installing, and connect the USB cable.

To connect using the Network cable

Input the IP address of FC8600.

To connect using the RS-232C

Connect the RS-232C cable after installing is finished.

4. Setup the Graphtec Studio

Software enabling cutting data to be created through simple commands. Create designs and edit characters/shapes using this software.

5. Setup the Cutting Master 3

Plug-in driver that enables simple cutting through direct operation from within Adobe Illustrator and CorelDRAW.

6. Install the User's Manual

Installs the FC8600 User's Manual

Selection

To connect using the USB

Install the software as necessity.

Setting up the Plotter main unit

1. Setting the media (paper)

Fix the media to the Plotter.

2. Setting the Plotter

Set the Plotter depending on the type of media.

3. Attaching the Tool

The cutter blade can replaced depending on the material or thickness of the media.

4. Note on use when you mount the

This section describes how to mofdify the tilting of the equipped tool .

5. Tool adjustment and test cutting

Adjust the protruded cutter edge length and the cutting Force depending on the material and thickness of the media. Make test cutting for the set media to adjust the best condition.

tool on the FC8600

Installing the Software

Install the software housed in the attached DVD-ROM into the PC that is used.

This section explains how to install the software when using a Windows 7 (32 bit) operating environment.

• Upon installation, be sure to log on Windows using an account with administrator privileges on your computer.

If you have logged on using a standard user account, an [User Account Control] screen asking you to enter the administrator account password may appear.

• Supported OS

This software supports the following OS environments: Windows 8 (32 bit/64 bit), Windows 7 (32 bit/64 bit), Windows Vista (32 bit/64 bit), Windows XP SP3 (32bit/64bit), Mac OS X (10.5.8 or later) *1 [Intel CPU (PPC is not supported)]

• *1 : When Using Macintosh

Macintosh operating environments are supported by the following software. Proceed with installation in accordance with your operating environment.

• Graphtec Studio : Software application that enables cutting data to be created through simple commands.
• Cutting Master 3 : Plug-in driver that can be directly operated from within Adobe Illustrator.

Note that Adobe Illustrator must be installed on your computer prior to use. When installing the above software to your Macintosh operating environment, refer to the respective manual for each included on the accompanying DVD-ROM.

• Open the pertinent manual on the accompanying DVD-ROM in the following sequence: [Manuals] > [English (Each Language)] > [Manual According to Software]

1. Launching the Start Menu

After starting up Windows, insert the [USER GUIDE & SOFTWARE DVD] provided with the FC8600 into your computer's DVD drive. The below screen will appear before the Start Menu launches. Continue with installation in accordance with the following procedures.

1 The Windows [AutoPlay] screen will appear.

Select [Run MultiSetup.exe] from the Windows [AutoPlay] screen.

When auto play of software is not set

For Windows 7/Vista :

1. Select [Run MultiSetup.exe] from [Autoplay] Selection menu of Windows.

• If the [AutoPlay] screen does not appear, open [Explorer] and select the DVD drive containing the software to be installed. Open the DVD and double-click on [MultiSetup.exe].

When [Autoplay] Selection menu does not appear :

1. Select the DVD/CD-ROM Drive from Computer, and select [Open] with right clicked.

[Yes] if you have logged on using an administrator

2 Click

account.

2. Select the [MultiSetup.exe], and double click it.

If you have logged on using a standard user account, an [User Account Control] screen asking you to enter the administrator account password may appear. Enter the password, and then click [Yes].

• Also for Windows XP take the same manner.

3 The [Start] will appear.

Install FC8600 Software:

"Use this menu to install the software you require to use the FC8600. First-time users should proceed with installation by clicking on [Install FC8600 Software]." Proceed with installation according to your operating environment.

Install the [Cutting Plotter Controller] and [Plotter Driver].

The [Cutting Plotter Controller] enables various cutting conditions, plotter settings, etc. to be controlled directly from your computer.

Setup Graphtec Studio:

Software enabling cutting data to be created through simple commands.

Create designs and edit characters/shapes using this software."

Setup Cutting Master 3:

Plug-in driver that enables simple cutting through direct operation from within Adobe Illustrator and CorelDRAW.

Install User's Manual:

Installs the FC8600 User's Manual.

2. Installing the Cutting Plotter Controller

the [Install FC8600 Software] in the [Start] screen of

1 Click

Installer.

CAUTION

Do not connect the Interface cable between Plotter (FC8600) and PC before installing the FC8600 Plotter Driver.

Select "Install FC8600

Software".

For the [Install FC8600 Software], both "Cutting Plotter Controller" and "FC8600 Plotter Driver" will be installed.

according to the instruction in the displayed

2 Operate

screen.

Click [Next].

• To install only FC8600 Driver Software, press [Cancel].

To use the Cutting Plotter Controller, use PC of Windows 8/7/Vista/XP and connect using the USB/ LAN (Network)/RS-232C Interface.

The Cutting Plotter Controller is the software, which provides the similar operation as that of control panel of Plotter through the PC. If your Windows and Interface being used are different from the above mentioned, use the Control panel to operate.

3. Installing the FC8600 Plotter Driver

Once installing of Cutting Plotter Controller is terminated, the install screen of FC8600 Plotter Driver appears.

1 Operate according to the instruction in the screen.

CAUTION

Do not connect the Interface cable between Plotter (FC8600) and PC before installing the FC8600 Plotter Driver.

To connect using the USB cable

2 Select the Interface.

Select "USB" from Pull

down list.

Select the "Port name" depending on the Interface that is used.

To connect using the USB cable

To connect using the Network

Click the [Next].

The procedures vary depending on the selected Interfaces.

To connect using the RS-232C

To output the data for plotting into the

fi le without connecting to the plotter

3 Install the Driver software.

Click the [Install].

Click the [CHECK BOX].

USB

TCP/IP

COM1

FILE

4 Connect the Power cable of Plotter.

CAUTION

Be sure to ground the earth terminal. If the plotter is not grounded, the operator could suffer an electric shock in the event of current leakage.

Check that the Plotter power

source is turned off (the "" side is pressed down).

Connect the power source

cable.

the Plotter to the PC using the USB cable, and

5 Connect

turn on the Plotter power source.

Connect it to the PC

Connect it to the

Plotter.

Press Power switch " | ".

6 The Device Driver will be installed.

"Start" → "Control panel" → "Hardware and Sound" → "Graphtec FC8600" appears on "Devices and Printer". (For Windows 7)

Click the "Skip obtaining driver software from Windows Update".

To connect using the Network cable

2 Select the Interface.

Select the "Standard TCP/ IP Port: (Network)" from Pull down list.

the Plotter to the PC using the USB cable, and

3 Connect

turn on the Plotter power source.

Connect it to the PC

Connect it to the Plotter.

Network hub

Network cable

Press Power switch " | ".

4 Check the IP address of Plotter. 5 Input the IP address of Plotter.

When IP address is not identifi ed

The IP address may vary depending on the network environment. Consult with Network administrator. For how to check the IP address of this machine, see "Setting Interface" in FC8600 User's Manual.

Input the IP address.

The IP address on the screen is only for reference.

"Start" → "Control panel" → "Hardware and Sound" → "Graphtec FC8600" appears on "Devices and Printer". (For Windows 7)

To connect using the RS-232C cable

the Plotter to the PC using the RS-232C cable,

2 Connect

and turn on the Plotter power source.

Connect it to the PC

Connect it to the Plotter.

Press Power switch " | ".

3 Check the machine for RS-232C setting.

Setting the port of PC

When RS-232C is used to connect, the port setting for between PC and this machine should be matched. For the port setting with PC, see Help in Windows.

4 Select the Interface.

Select the "COM1: (Communication port)" from Pull down list.

"Start" → "Control panel" → "Hardware and Sound" → "Graphtec FC8600" appears on "Devices and Printer". (For Windows 7)

4. Installing the Graphtec Studio

the [Setup Graphtec Studio] on the "Start" screen of

1 Click

Installer.

See User's Manual contained in each language folder inside attached DVD-ROM.

according to the instruction in the displayed

2 Operate

screen.

5. Installing the Cutting Master 3

you use Illustrator or CorelDRAW, click the [Setup 1 If Cutting Master 3] on the "Start" screen of Installer.

When Illustrator or CorelDRAW is not used

No need to install

according to the instruction in the displayed

2 Operate

screen.

See User's Manual contained in each language folder inside attached DVD-ROM.

Select the "Setup Cutting Master 3".

6. Installing the User's Manual

the [Install User's Manual] on the "Start" screen of

1 Click

Installer.

according to the instruction in the displayed

2 Operate

screen.

Select the "Install User's Manual".

The installed User`s manual is registered in Start menu

Setting up the Plotter main unit

1. Setting the media (paper)

For the FC8600, the roll media and sheet media can be used. The feeding method includes rear loading (feeding from rear side) and front loading (feeding from front side). Select it depending on the assembled way of Plotter.

If the roll media is used

Explained here is the operation method that is used for rear loading. For use in front loading, see the column shown at right.

The setup methods vary depending on the media type, width and loading method. See the page stated in the "Next procedure" of the following conditions table.

1 Lower the Media set lever to raise the push rollers.

Lower the

Media set lever.

The Stock tray is mounted at front side.

Once the Media set lever is lowered, "LOAD MEDIA!" appears on LCD.

2 Insert the media through the bottom of push roller.

Raise the Media lock, ( ), put the roll media so that the extracted portion faces up ( ), and extract the media to such a degree that it covers the top of media sensor. ( )

• Cutting media should be placed above media censor at any time.

Raise the Media lock

(lock).

Extract the Media.

Put the Roll media on

the Media bracket.

A stopper, which is used to prevent the stock rollers from rotating when setting the roll media. The media lock ensures that the media is pulled straight out from the roll.

When the media width is 160 to 540 mm

3 Set the positions of two push rollers.

Push both ends of media so that it comes over the media sensor, and set the push rollers so that they comes over the grit rollers. ( ) Move the push rollers, that are not used, to the Standby position. ( ) Push roller

Position of Push roller

For the adjustment of Push roller position, see "Aligning the Push Roller" in FC8600 User's Manual.

Standby position

After setting, go to the procedure 4.

For the standby position, see "Standby of Push P.2-13 Roller" in FC8600 User's Manual.

When the media width exceeds 540 mm

Position of Push roller

For the adjustment of Push roller position, see "Aligning the Push Roller" in FC8600 User's Manual.

Set the positions of three push rollers.

Push both ends and center of the media so that it comes over the media sensor, and set the push rollers so that they comes over the grit rollers. ( ) Move the push rollers, that are not used, to the Standby position. ( )

Standby position

For the standby position, see "Standby of Push P.2-13 Roller" in FC8600 User's Manual.

Switching the pressure of push rollers

When you cut with 3 or more push rollers, switch the center push roller .Refer to FC8600 user`s P.2-13 manual.

up the slack of roll media, and fix it with the Push 4 Take rollers.

Media set lever Raise the Media set lever.

Pull the edge to take up the slack.

Media set lever

Lower the Media

lock (Cancel).

The MEDIA FEEDING METHOD SELECTION screen appears.

If the sheet media is used

the media set lever to raise the Push rollers. (See "If

1 Lower

the roll media is used".)

the media through the bottom of Push roller. (See "If

2 Insert

the roll media is used".)

When the media width is 100 to 160mm

Position of Push roller

3 Set the positions of two Push rollers.

Push both ends of media so that it comes over the top of Media sensor, and position the Push rollers while the left edge of grit roller is being set as the starting point so that the Push roller come over the lengthy grit rollers at right edge. ( ) Move the Push rollers, that are not used, to the Standby position. ( ) Origin point Push roller

Set the Media and

Push rollers on the lengthy Grit roller.

Move away the Push

roller that is not used.

For the adjustment of Push roller position, see "Aligning the Push Roller" in FC8600 User's Manual.

Standby position

For the standby position, see "Standby of Push P.2-13 Roller" in FC8600 User's Manual.

When the media width exceeds 161mm

See "If the roll media is used".

up the slack of roll media, and fix it with the Push 4 Take rollers. (See "If the roll media is used".)

2. Set the media type into the Plotter.

Set the media type into the Plotter depending on the preset media.

1 Select the type of the loaded media.

To change the loading method

Use the keys numbered [1] to [4] of Control panel to select.

Plot starting with the edge of media.

Plot starting with the preset position.

When similar media is reset

It is set to rear loading in the initial setting. If setup was made according to Front loading, change the loading method. For the change of loading method, see "Setting Feeding Method" in FC8600 User's P.2-19 Manual.

Once the media is set, the next screen appears.

Depending on the status of Plotter, the fourth option "CONTINUE" may appear.

The MEDIA FEEDING METHOD SELECTION screen appears.

To reset the similar media and to continue the same setting as is during plotting, select the "CONTINUE". It appears when Media set lever is raised/lowered after setting the media.

until the Plotter detects the media size and setting 2 Wait completes.

Once completed, the next screen appears.

"READY" appears. This screen is called as "Ready status".

The "READY" appears on LCD when PC data receiving enabling status is achieved in Plotter.

When power source of main unit is turned on, the screen after version displayed is called "DEFAULT SCREEN".

3. Attaching the Tool

Attach a tool (cutter plunger, plotter pen) to the Plotter. It is explained here using cutter plunger as an example.

1 Loosen the Tool holder screw.

CAUTION

Do not touch the Tool edge when power is turned on or during operation.

2 Attach the tool on the Tool holder.

CAUTION

While pushing the Tool holder in the upward direction, push the tool all the way into the holder until its fl ange contacts the upper part of the Tool holder.

Upper part of Tool holder

For half cutting (innermost side: Tool 1)

When pushing the Tool holder with your fi ngers, the blade tip may be protruding. Take care not to cut your fi ngers.

Half cutting and Cutting out

The cutting operation is different depending on the position of Tool holder where the Tool is inserted. Mainly, the forward side is used for Cutting out, and innermost side is for Half cutting.

For Cutting out and Half cutting, see "Attaching a P.2-4 Tool" in FC8600 User's Manual.

For cutting out (forward side: Tool 3)

3 Fix the Tool.

CAUTION

Make sure that the Tool bracket is engaged on the tool's fl ange, and then tighten the screw.

Do not over tighten the screw during fi xing. When the screw is loosened and disconnected, connect it again.

The pouncing pen (option) should be connected on the Tool 1 by all means.

Bracket to hold tool

4. Note on use when you mount the tool on the FC8600

The tool may be tilted when mounted. In this case, please follow right procedure to mount the tool correctly.

1 Screw the tool holder screwloosely.

up the tool while turnit one-quarter to mount it 2 Pull vertically.

the tool holder screw after the tool is mounted

3 Tighten

vertically

5. Tool adjustment and test cutting

After setting the Tool/Speed/Force/Acceleration, make test cutting, and repeat until optimal condition is achieved.

1 Press the [CONDITION] key in the Default screen.

CAUTION

Do not touch the Tool edge when power is turned on or during operation.

CONDITION screen (1/3) appears.

2 Set the Tool conditions (Tool, Speed, Force, Acceleration).

eg.) Screen for Tool setting

To make 1 cut with set value

test cutting for one piece while Tool conditions are 3 Make being set.

CONDITION screen (1/3) appears.

Press the POSITION [◄] key.

Press the POSITION (▲▼◄►) key so that the Tool carriage moves

to the location you wish to perform the test cutting.

Press the [ENTER] key.

To make 3 cuts with set value and ±1 of set value

test cutting for three pieces while Tool conditions are 3 Make being set.

CONDITION screen (1/3) appears.

Setting the Tool conditions

For detailed setting methods of each plotting condition, see "Selecting Tool conditions" in FC8600 P.2-24 User's Manual.

Press the POSITION [►] key.

CUT TEST screen appears.

Press the POSITION (▲▼◄►) key so that the Tool carriage moves

to the location you wish to perform the test cutting. (See the case when test cutting is made for the preset value or one piece)

Press the [1] key (FORCE). Three cut test patterns, where the FORCE increased/decreased by 1 each time is added, will be cut with a focus on the current Force.

Press the [ENTER] key after completion. Go back to the TEST CUT MENU screen.

Press the [2] key (CUTTER OFFSET). Three cut test patterns, where the Offset value increased/decreased by 1 each time is added, will be cut with a focus on the current Offset value.

Press the [ENTER] key.

4 Check if the cut test is appropriate.

Checking methods for offset

Rough standard of half cutting

Check if the offset value is set correctly with reference to the following.

Peel off the corners of the triangle(s). Ideally, only slight traces of the cutter blade should remain on the backing sheet. If the backing sheet has been cut through, either the FORCE setting is too high or the cutterblade tip is extended too far. If the backing sheet shows only a few traces of the cutter blade, either the FORCE setting is too low or the cutter blade tip is not suffi ciently extended.

Not enough adjustment. Increase the offset value.

Rough standard of cutting out

Ideally, the backing sheet should be cut out completely. If the backing sheet is not completely cut, either the FORCE setting is too low or the cutter blade tip is not suffi ciently extended.

Rough standard of Plotting Pen

Too much adjustment. Decrease the offset value.

Adjust the speed so there will be no faint lines. To prolong the pen life, set the FORCE to the lowest setting.

5 Repeat the setting and test cutting until optimal cut is achieved.

To set the optimal blade length, test cutting should be done several times. This function enables the blade length to be easily adjusted.

1 Control the panel according to the following procedures.

Press the [CONDITION] key in the Default screen.

CAUTION

Do not touch the Tool edge when power is turned on or during operation.

Set the cutter plunger in a tool 1.

CONDITION screen (1/3) appears.

Press the POSITION [▲]key.

Press the [4] key (BLADE ADJUST).

the Blade length adjustment knob of Cutter plunger to 2 Turn the left to fully retract the blade.

Plunger-cap (Blue : For 0.9 mm diameter blades) (Red : For 1.5 mm diameter blade)

CAUTION

To avoid bodily injury, handle cutter blades with care.

Blade length adjustment knob

Blade length adjustment knob

Adjust the blade length by turning the Blade length adjustment knob. To protrude the blade, turn in the direction of "A". To retract the blade, turn in the direction of "B". When the knob is turned by one scale unit, the blade moves approximately 0.1 mm. One full turn of the knob moves the blade approximately 0.5 mm.

Cutter blade moves approximately 0.1 mm turning one scale unit

3 Control the panel according to the following procedures.

Press the [ENTER] key.

BLADE LENGTH setting screen appears.

Press the [1] key (BLADE LENGTH TARGET).

BLADE LENGTH TARGET screen appears.

CAUTION

When the [1] key (BLADE LENGTH TARGET) is pressed, the Tool carriage will start moving, so take care not to cut your fi ngers.

Press the POSITION [▲▼] key to increase or decrease the setting value.

It will get set and return to BLADE LENGTH setting screen by pressing the POSITION [◄] key (PREVIOUS).

Press the [2] key (CHECK).

CAUTION

The amount and direction for turning the adjustment knob are displayed.

When the [2] key (CHECK) is pressed, the Tool carriage will start moving, so take care not to cut your fi ngers.

the Blade length adjustment knob to adjust the cutter 4 Turn blade length.

Current blade length is displayed by pressing the [2] key (CHECK), so adjust the blade length until it matches the thickness of the media.

Press the [3] key (END).

Press the [CONDITION] key.