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Specifications Model CPU Configuration Drive method Maximun cutting area (W x L) (*1) Cutting area of guaranteed accuracy (*2)

FC8600-60 32-bit CPU Grit rolling type Digital servo drive 610 mm x 50 m 590 mm x 15 m

762 mm x 50 m 742 mm x 15 m

1067 mm x 50 m 1043 mm x 10 m, 894 mm x 15m

1372 mm x 50 m 1342 mm x 10 m, 894 mm x 15 m

1626 mm x 50 m 1603 mm x 10 m, 894 mm x 15 m

50 mm 770 mm 920 mm 1224 mm 1529 mm 1850 mm Maximum cross cut width 734 mm 886 mm 1191 mm 1496 mm 1750 mm Number of push rollers 2 rollers 2 rollers 3 rollers 3 rollers 4 rollers Maximum cutting speed 1485 mm/s at 45º direction Axial acceleration Max. 39.2 m/s (4 G) in 8 steps Cutting force Max. 5.88 N (600 gf) in 48 steps Mechanical resolution 0.005 mm Programmable resolution GP-GL: 0.1 / 0.05 / 0.025 / 0.01 mm, HP-GL TM : 0.025 mm Distance accuracy (*2) Max. 0.1 mm or 0.1 % of plotted length Repeatability (*2) Max. 0.1 mm in plot up to 2 m (excluding the expansion and contraction of the media) Minimum character size Approx. 3 mm alphanumeric (varies depending on character font and media) Mountable number of tools 1 tool (cutting blade, plotting pen or pouncing tool) in standard; 2 tools (cutting blade and plotting pen) when second penholder (optional) is installed Blade types Supersteel (0.9 mm or 1.5 mm diameter) Pen types Water-based fiber-tip pen, Oil-based ballpoint pen Pouncing tool type Steel pin 1.5 mm diameter, required optional pouncing tool (PPA 33-TP12) Media types (*3) Self-adhesive marking film (vinyl, fluorescent, reflective, high-intensity reflective film) up to 0.25 mm thick, Sandblast resist rubber up to 1 mm thick Compatible paper for pouncing Regular paper from 0.06 to 0.13 mm thick Light pointer Built into the tool carriage Cross-cutter Built into the tool carriage Perforation cutting Supported (performed by force control) Registration mark sensing system Scans the mark by optical sensor (ARMS5.0), Segment area and Multiple-mark compensation, 4-points axis alignment, Auto mark detect Alignment accuracy (*2) Up to 0.3mm with printed image Standard interface USB2.0 (High Speed), RS-232C, and Ethernet (10BASE-T/100BASE-TX) Buffer memory 2 MB Command sets GP-GL / HP-GL TM emulation (Set by menu or command, and selects from GP-GL, HP-GL TM , or Auto select) Condition settings Dual configuration (save two (2) user settings with eight (8) separate condition setting for each user) Display Graphic type LCD (3-inch, backlight) Power source 100 V to 240 V AC, 50 / 60 Hz Power consumption Max. 160 VA Operating environment 10 to 35 ºC, 35 to 75 % R.H. (non-condensing) Guaranteed accuracy environment 16 to 32 ºC, 35 to 70 % R.H. (non-condensing) External dimensions (WxDxH) (approx.) 1128 x 715 x 1219 mm 1278 x 715 x 1219 mm 1578 x 715 x 1219 mm 1878 x 715 x 1219 mm 2138 x 715 x 1219 mm Weight (approx.) 38 kg including stand 42 kg including stand 46 kg including stand 54 kg including stand 59 kg including stand Compatible OS (*4) Windows 10 / 8.1 / 8 / 7, Mac OS X 10.6 to macOS 10.14 (Graphtec Studio : 10.6-10.14, Cutting Master 4 : 10.7-10.14) Supported software (*4) (*5) Cutting Master 4, Graphtec Pro Studio, Graphtec Studio(for Mac) Compatible Standards Safety UL/cUL, CE marking EMC FCC Class A , CE marking, VCCI Class A

Minimum Maximum

  • 1 When the 2nd pen holder is installed, the maximum cutting width is changed. (FC8600-60: 601 mm, FC8600-75: 753 mm, FC8600-100: 1053 mm, FC8600-130: 1352 mm, FC8600-160: 1613 mm)
  • 2 Operated with Graphtec specified media and conditions. In long-length cutting, the basket is used.
  • 3 When some grades of high-intensity reflective film is used, the using CB15UA/CB15UA-K30 blade and reinforcing the backing sheet of the media are recommended.
  • 4 For more information about compatibility of the OS or application software, please check the Graphtec website or contact your local representative of Graphtec.
  • 5 The software can be used by downloading from Graphtec website.

Options Item Media stocker

Part No. RSK0020 RSK0021 RSK0022 RSK0023 RSK0024 2nd pen holder ECK0009 Flange OPH-A21 Additional push roller OPH-A22 Graphtec Pro Studio Plus OPS682-PLS Graphtec Pro Studio Plus OPS682-RSF for Rhinestone Graphtec Pro Studio Plus OPS682-ANF for Auto Nesting

Supplies Item Blade holder

Part No. PHP33-CB09N-HS PHP33-CB15N-HS PHP35-CB09-HS PHP35-CB15-HS CB09-P Cutting blade CB09UB-5 CB09UB-K60-5 CB15U-5 CB15U-K30-5 CB15UA-5 CB15UA-K30-5 Cross-cutter blade CT01H CT02U Loupe PM-CT-001 Fiber-tip pen holder PHP31-FIBER Water-based fiber-tip pen KF700-BK KF700-RD Ballpoint pen holder PHP34-BALL Oil-based ballpoint pen KB700-BK Pouncing tool PPA33-TP12

Description For FC8600-60 (Stock roller, bracket) For FC8600-75 (Stock roller, bracket) For FC8600-100 (Stock roller, bracket) For FC8600-130 (Stock roller, bracket) For FC8600-160 (Stock roller, bracket) 2nd pen holder (dealer option) Flange for media holding One additional push roller (dealer option) Design software including all advanced functions. (1 license) Limited edition of rhinestone function only as an advanced functions. (1 license) Limited edition of auto nesting function only as an advanced functions. (1 license)

Description Package For 0.9mm dia. blade (CB09U series) 1 set/pack For 1.5mm dia. blade (CB15U series) 1 set/pack For 0.9mm dia. blade (CB09U series) 1 set/pack For 1.5mm dia. blade (CB15U series) 1 set/pack 0.9mm dia. supersteel blade 5 blades/pack 0.9mm dia. supersteel blade 5 blades/pack 0.9mm dia. 60º angle, for cutting thin film 5 blades/pack 1.5mm dia. supersteel blade 5 blades/pack 1.5mm dia. 30º angle, for cutting sandblast rubber 5 blades/pack 1.5mm dia. for cutting high intensity reflective film 5 blades/pack 1.5mm dia. 30º, for cutting high intensity reflective film 5 blades/pack Standard type 1 blade/pack High durability type 1 blade/pack Checking blade length, for PHP33 and PHP35 series 1 set/pack For KF700 series pen 1 set/pack Black colour pen 10 pens/pack Red colour pen 10 pens/pack For KB700 pen 1 set/pack Black colour pen 10 pens/pack Steel pin 1.5mm dia. 1 set/pack

Standard accessories Item Power cord Cutting blade holder Cutting blade Fiber-tip pen holder Water-based fiber-tip pen Stand

PG0039 PG0040 PG0041 PG0042 PG0043

USB cable DVD-ROM

Description The type of cord is different by destination PHP33-CB09N-HS CB09UB PHP31-FIBER KF700-BK (black ink) Parts kit of stand Set of stock rollers and mounting brackets (Installed on the stand) Parts kit for FC8600-60 Parts kit for FC8600-75 Parts kit for FC8600-100 Parts kit for FC8600-130 Parts kit for FC8600-160 Cable for USB2.0, 2.9m long

Plotter Controller, Cutting Master4 (plug-in software for illustrator/ CoreIDRAW in Windows,illustrator in Mac), Graphtec Pro Studio (design software for Windows), Graphtec STUDIO (Design software for Mac) Quick start and safety guide

Brand names and product names listed in this brochure are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. Items mentioned are subject to change without notice. For more information about product, please check the web site or contact your local representative.

For using equipment in correctly and safely

The before using it, please read the user manual and then please use it properly in accordance with the description. To avoid an occurrence of malfunction or an electric shock by leakage, please ensure ground connection and use it in specified power source.

503-10 Shinano-cho, Totsuka-ku, Yokohama 244-8503, Japan Tel : +81-45-825-6250 Fax : +81-45-825-6396

Website

http://www.graphteccorp.com

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Frequently asked questions

What is the maximum cutting area of the FC8600-100?

1067 mm x 50 m, with guaranteed accuracy over 1043 mm x 10 m (894 mm x 15 m). With the optional 2nd pen holder installed, the maximum cutting width becomes 1053 mm (page 5).

How fast and how hard does the FC8600-100 cut?

Maximum cutting speed is 1485 mm/s at 45 degrees, and cutting force goes up to 5.88 N (600 gf) in 48 steps (page 5).

What materials can it cut?

Self-adhesive marking film (vinyl, fluorescent, reflective and high-intensity reflective) up to 0.25 mm thick, and sandblast resist rubber up to 1 mm thick. For pouncing, regular paper 0.06 to 0.13 mm thick (page 5).

How does it connect to a computer, and what software is supported?

USB 2.0, RS-232C and Ethernet. It works with Cutting Master 4, Graphtec Pro Studio and Graphtec Studio (Mac) on Windows 10/8.1/8/7 and Mac OS X 10.6 to macOS 10.14 (page 5).

What are the size, weight and push roller count of the FC8600-100?

About 1578 x 715 x 1219 mm (W x D x H) and 46 kg including the stand, with 3 push rollers. The matching media stocker is part no. RSK0022 and the stand parts kit is PG0041 (page 5).