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Appendix

Sure Cuts A Lot A-8

4. Import Design

If you have created your design in other design software, go to “import” or “place image”
under file to import it, SCA supports svg, scut, scal, pdf, ai. wpc eps, bmp, gif, jpg and png
files.

Tips

Thousands of SVG files designed specifically for Sure Cuts A Lot!

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http://SVGCuts.com

is the top of source for designer SVG files for Sure

Cuts A Lot. Thousands of high quality elements including: shapes for
card-making, scrapbooking, as well as gift bags, boxes and 3D flowers.

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Summary of Contents for AFJ-24S

Page 1: ...V 2 2022 Aug http www GCCworld com AFJ 24S User Manual...

Page 2: ...modify the information contained in this user manual at any time without prior notice un authorized modification copying distribution or display is prohibited All comments queries or suggestions conce...

Page 3: ...nter Sever Shared Setting 30 2 2 Auto feeder installation 33 2 3 Install the magnetic media separator 37 2 4 Blade and Blade Holder Installation 38 2 4 1 Blade Installation 38 2 4 2 Blade Holder Insta...

Page 4: ...ferent materials 85 Chapter 5 Automatic Aligning System 86 5 1 Introduction 86 5 2 AAS Contour Cutting System 87 5 2 1 Notice for Registration Marks 87 5 2 2 AAS II on Jaguar series 88 5 2 3 Automatic...

Page 5: ...AFJ 24S User Manual 5 A 3 CorelDraw A 4 CorelDRAW Plug in A 5 Illustrator Plug In A 6 GreatCut Plug In A 7 SignPal A 8 Sure Cuts A Lot...

Page 6: ...he device if you notice abnormal odor heat discoloration deformation or anything unusual while using it Operating precaution Avoid environments where the machine is exposed to high levels of dust temp...

Page 7: ...ble which 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...

Page 8: ...below O CORRECT X INCORRECT Warning Press down Stop bar Note In case the grips clipped together due to the wrong operation please use a pair of tweezers to pull out the stop bar when pressing down th...

Page 9: ...a working table that accommodates your Jaguar V 61 LX with auto feeder The required working table should be larger than 1 050 mm in width 842 mm in length and 420 mm in height Prepare three outlets fo...

Page 10: ...mpling folding carton packaging customization cards labels and stickers 1 2 Package Items The package of the cutter and Auto Feeder content the items listed below please check carefully If you find an...

Page 11: ...tool carriage of the cutting plotter 1 x Blade Installed in Blade Holder 1 x Safe Blade 1 x Cutting Pad for Vinyl cutting 1 x Tweezers 1 x Promise Card 1 x Ethernet cable 1 set Item Q ty Photo Auto Fe...

Page 12: ...AFJ 24S User Manual 12 RS232 cable 1 pc Installation guide 1 copy Media blocks 2 pcs...

Page 13: ...rough a serial interface RS232 cable Media block Adjust the media to a proper position Media tray Stack the media for later use Blower Blow air to separate the media and avoid double feeding Media pic...

Page 14: ...h Switch the Auto feeder on and off Adjustable media collection tray Collect the cut media after completing the job Stretchable stand Extend the stand to reach the ground to support the media collecti...

Page 15: ...terface Connector RS232C Used to connect the cutting plotter to a computer through a serial interface RS232 cable Ethernet Connector Used to connect your cutting plotter to a local area network USB Co...

Page 16: ...s Tool Carriage performs the cutting with the installed blade and pen with AAS module Cutting Pad provides the protection of blade when the blade is cutting Alignment Rulers media can be aligned with...

Page 17: ...chine and then USB driver will be installed automatically It will take a few minutes to find the device Please DO NOT disconnect the USB cable until the installation has completed 3 You can double cli...

Page 18: ...AFJ 24S User Manual 18 Step 2 You may use search function or directly click the product category to choose the model you want...

Page 19: ...AFJ 24S User Manual 19 Download the driver according to the type of connection...

Page 20: ...e click on the red words to instruct you how to disable Windows Update to allow success driver installation And then click OK to next step Step 5 Please make sure the cutting plotter is powered on and...

Page 21: ...and then click OK Note 1 If the driver is being installed for a second time the user will be prompted as to whether a second copy of the driver installation is required 2 If the user selects yes a sec...

Page 22: ...e previous version driver installed on your PC system completely before you can install the latest version successfully Please refer to below steps Step 1 Go to Control Panel Hardware and Sound Device...

Page 23: ...p 2 After removing the unit click on any printer on the page and select Print server properties For Win 7 and above or right click on blank space and then select Print server properties For Windows XP...

Page 24: ...Manual 24 Step 4 Select the model and click on Remove Step 5 Select Remove driver and driver package and click OK Step 6 Click Yes and then click Delete and OK and the driver installed on PC is comple...

Page 25: ...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 Caution Please turn off the pl...

Page 26: ...ter Step 4 The IP Address will be shown on the screen automatically Please make notes of it B Ethernet Connectivity Setup There are two ways to output your plot through Ethernet If you output your plo...

Page 27: ...AFJ 24S User Manual 27 Step 1 Open GreatCut and create a new file and cutting line Step 2 Go to Output Devices under Settings Step 3 Select a model at Driver in Setup Device window...

Page 28: ...he driver installation process and your GCC Cutting Plotter is now allowed to network Note If you want to add new local device please go to Output Devices under Settings and press the button on the ri...

Page 29: ...t through Ethernet Driver Step 1 Connect Ethernet cable to PC and install Cutter Ethernet driver Then click OK to continue Step 2 Enter the IP Address shown on the control panel and select the model P...

Page 30: ...ta 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 As long as the file...

Page 31: ...ter icon choose Printer properties Click Sharing tab then check Share this printer Step 2 Click Advanced tab then choose Print directly to the printer option Step 3 Send a job from A PC to the machine...

Page 32: ...AFJ 24S User Manual 32 Step 4 Activate A PC s Printer Driver from B PC s Network Step 5 Right click on the printer icon and select Connect to A PC s printer...

Page 33: ...ight and left connecting brackets on both side of the auto feeder with screws to fix the auto feeder to Jaguar V RXII 2 Tighten the thumb screw to fix the connecting brackets to the side plate of the...

Page 34: ...4S User Manual 34 4 Push the side brackets to closely lean against the cutter and then tighten up the screws 5 Loose the screw on the rear platen 6 Fix the connecting bracket on the rear platen with s...

Page 35: ...AFJ 24S User Manual 35 7 Assemble the stretchable stands 8 Hang the media collection tray onto the connecting holder and tighten it up with hand screw...

Page 36: ...AFJ 24S User Manual 36 9 Put down the stretchable stands on both side reach the ground then the installation is completed...

Page 37: ...tic media separator is to prevent sheet media from double feeding while loading sheet media to a cutter A magnetic media separator contains a magnet which is used to attach the media separator to a fe...

Page 38: ...sh the blade to the bottom of the blade holder Step 3 Adjust the blade tip to suitable length by screwing Blade tip adjustment screw clockwise or count clockwise Tips The proper length means the blade...

Page 39: ...er Manual 39 2 4 2 Blade Holder Installation Step 1 Loosen thumb screw and insert the blade holder into extension holder Step 2 Fasten the thumb screw to fix the tool carriage Step 3 The machine is re...

Page 40: ...of usage the 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...

Page 41: ...der CUT TEST on the LCM and enter the blade length wished in Set Length test the blade holder first and then test the blade length by pressing ENTER Note Keep the blade holder at the same position whe...

Page 42: ...on Step 1 Visit GreatCut online registration page http gccvoucher eurosystems lu enter your voucher code provided when purchasing GreatCut and click Go on Step 2 Click Request to go to registration pa...

Page 43: ...ivation link and another is your license data with ecf file Step 5 Check your email to see if you receive the activation link and click the link that will direct you the link for GreatCut download Ste...

Page 44: ...AFJ 24S User Manual 44...

Page 45: ...the exe fie and select a destination folder Step 8 Select Typical and click Next Note You may select custom setup to install additional drivers Step 9 Select the folder and click Next Default program...

Page 46: ...is installing Step 11 Click Finish to complete installation Step 12 Before you launch GreatCut open the ecf attached to the license data email to install your license data to GreatCut so that you don...

Page 47: ...Manual 47 Step 13 If the license do not install successfully you will need to fill in your license data manually You can find the details of your license data from the email Step 14 GreatCut is ready...

Page 48: ...stallation Optional Item 2 6 2 1 Auto Installation Step 1 Visit GCC website and go to SUPPORT page to download the software https www gccworldnew com download php The software is compatible with Windo...

Page 49: ...AFJ 24S User Manual 49 Step 2 Download Sure Cuts A Lot to start the installation Step 3 Press Next to continue Step 4 Select I accept the agreement and press Next...

Page 50: ...ou want to install the Sure Cuts A Lot and press Next Step 6 Tick Create a desktop icon if you want to create a shortcut on your desktop and tick Associated scut4 extension to associate the scut4 exte...

Page 51: ...ck Launch Sure Cuts A Lot but Don t tick Install USB Driver and then press Finish to compete installation Step 8 Run Sure Cuts A Lot Step 9 Press Activate to activate Sure Cuts A Lot Please make sure...

Page 52: ...tep 10 Put your name in the Name column and enter the 25 letter software key to the Serial column and press OK to complete the activation Step 11 Launch Sure Cuts A Lot select My Cutter under Cutter a...

Page 53: ...Lot Meanwhile you need to find another computer that has internet access to obtain the Activation Code in advance following below instructions Step 1 Check the Activate manually checkbox and you shoul...

Page 54: ...Enter your name serial software key shows on the voucher code card and site code Step 3 Click on the Generate Activation Code button and your activation code will be shown in the Activation Code fiel...

Page 55: ...you change a new computer you may need to deactivate your Sure Cuts A Lot software and re install it on your new device Go to Deactivate under Help and press Yes to confirm then follow the installati...

Page 56: ...osition the Desktop Support Brackets beside the Roll Holder Support and insert M6 screws into the Roll Holder Support and tighten them with M6 L shape screw driver Refer to Figure 2 14 Step 3 Put the...

Page 57: ...AFJ 24S User Manual 57 Step 4 Place the two roll holders into the holes of Roll Holder Support Figure 2 16 Step 5 The complete Desktop Media Support System will be shown as in Figure 2 17 Figure 2 17...

Page 58: ...uction of Damper Roller machine only Turn the wheel as instructed below to adjust damping The bigger the number is the stronger the damping The volume symbol sticker indicates the damping level Figure...

Page 59: ...LED To indicate the power status light up power on light off power off Four Arrow Keys To move position select function or change setting ENTER To set item or register the immediately preceding input...

Page 60: ...to select ENTER to enable the setting SPEED key OFFSET DATA CLEAR TOOL SELECT Set Smoothing Cut Select OK ENTER Top menu use to select Cutter LCM Version S F O L W T1M Speed 72 cm s Select OK ENTER A...

Page 61: ...Medium Low move origin M X Y FORCE 5 600 with an increment of 5 gram force OFFSET DATA CLEAR Clear Data Memory N ONLINE OK ENTER Offset 0 275 mm OK ENTER 0 000 1 000 with an increment of 0 025 mm UP...

Page 62: ...tial Mode Select OK ENTER Pouncing 0 mm Select OK ENTER Panel Setup Select OK ENTER Pouncing 0 200mm with an increment of 1mm Factory Default Select OK ENTER Enabled Disabled Section Cut Select OK ENT...

Page 63: ...r Saving Mode Select OK ENTER Set communication Select OK ENTER Select Language Select OK ENTER Both Expanded Mode Length Expanded Mode Width Expanded Mode Both Unexpanded English Francais T rkce Pols...

Page 64: ...online mode and offline mode 2 To stop the cutting job or abort the change of setting Once press this key the cutting job will be terminated immediately and cannot be resumed OFFSET To set or modify t...

Page 65: ...that between repowering the cutter and putting down the lever Recut number of jobs 0 99 Copy number of jobs 1 999 Recut Repeat AAS Job To repeat AAS jobs automatically without having to operate on th...

Page 66: ...00mm 0 00mm DATA CLEAR To clear up buffer memory TOOL SELECT Set Smoothing Cut To enable smooth cutting function Enable Over Cut To generate an overcut to facilitate weeding 0 00mm 1 00mm 0 05mm per...

Page 67: ...r the distance of sheet feeding from the stack to work area will be longer 40 0 40 0mm 0 5mm per step 29 0mm DHCP Shows your IP address for TCP IP Configuration Disable IP Address Shows the IP Address...

Page 68: ...ity 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 19200pbs 8 Bits with EVEN Parity Firmware Version To display the version number of Firmware...

Page 69: ...roller to proper position according the media size Step 2 Put the L type media blocks to touch the rear edge of the sheet media NOTE 1 Make sure the sheet media is flat to avoid any fail to load into...

Page 70: ...er position according to the media size The alignment label provides a quick view of the suggested position of pinch rollers for different media sizes Step 4 Use a RS232 cable to connect the feeder an...

Page 71: ...OL SELECT DATA CLEAR CUT TEST ON OFF LINE PAUSE RESUME ENTER POWER Step 9 Go to MISC menu use arrow left right keys to select Adjust Paper and press ENTER key Set the Adjust Paper to 22 5mm and press...

Page 72: ...tep 11 Then use arrow up down keys to define the repeated value value 0 500 and press ENTER key Step 11 Send the job from your computer and the cutter with feeder will perform the automated cutting pr...

Page 73: ...nto the cutter NOTE Blowers installed on both side of media tray will automatic turn on while the media is ready to be picked up to separate the media You can control the air volume by turning off the...

Page 74: ...4 3 Start the cuttinh job NOTE It is suggested to use die cut kiss cut function instead of regular cutting in order to achieve good quality output on paper box application 4 Collecting the media once...

Page 75: ...from either the front side or the backside The alignment rulers on the platen extension will help you to adjust the media precisely Step 3 Then move the pinch rollers manually to the proper position B...

Page 76: ...ns 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 fron...

Page 77: ...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 appr...

Page 78: ...h equal tension across the platen 3 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 Disable Quality Small Le...

Page 79: ...peeds lower quality The Cutting Quality setting function allows you to adjust and balance vector mode s quality and speed settings based on your specific job Draft Mode offers the highest output speed...

Page 80: ...nction The file function section allows users to set the parameters of Speed Force Offset and Quality for later use This section is useful when performing repeated jobs on a variety of objects allowin...

Page 81: ...rameter settings that you have recently created and worked You can save more than 50 files to simplify your cutting job Default This section contains the reference settings that are applicable with th...

Page 82: ...en force and offset in the section on the top following normal operating procedures Note The length setting for the cutting line of Die Cut is in the range of 0 2000mm whereas that of Kiss Cut is 0 10...

Page 83: ...presents your total work area The X value represents the length and the Y value represents the width The paper size should be set as the same as your image so you can get a better cutting quality Unit...

Page 84: ...ction Repeat count to define the number of copies desired in one cutting job P3 X Y P4 X Y to set offset X and Y value Horizontal line is defined as Y and vertical is defined as X when facing the cutt...

Page 85: ...l Reflective film Flock Cardboard Blade red green green green green Blade tip length mm 0 3 0 5 0 3 0 3 Force g 180 380 135 165 Speed cm sec 15 3 30 30 Offset mm 0 25 0 5 0 5 0 5 0 5 Recommend model R...

Page 86: ...ustrator Plug In A 6 GreatCut Plug In 5 1Introduction The RX II series cutting plotters feature a standard Automatic Aligning System AAS II to guarantee precise contour cutting quality by detecting th...

Page 87: ...Type of media Registration mark pattern Reading range required for detection the registration marks Position for registration marks and medium The registration marks have to be Created by cutting sof...

Page 88: ...d Multiple Copies Note that before print out your designs by inkjet printers the registration marks have to be created on your graphic designs by cutting software like GreatCut SCAL SignPal or GCC Cor...

Page 89: ...n marks at the 4 corners around the design 3 Segmental Positioning In addition to 4 original points the intermediate registration marks are added on both X axis and Y axis to help contour cut accurate...

Page 90: ...mental Positioning parameters Cutting sequence Section1 Section 2 Section 3 Section 4 3 Multiple Copies The function is used to duplicate images to let you cut quantities of images at a time The AAS I...

Page 91: ...ial is reversely fed RX II series is able to detect registration marks and performs contour cutting however users feed the media Direction detection steps Please see Figure 5 2 a Detects the position...

Page 92: ...600 eps Default setting it is recommended for testing Print out the testing graphic Please use high precision printer Load the graphic to RX II series and sent the file to test the cutting job If ther...

Page 93: ...rom the opposite of the origin mark then enter positive values for the offset see the following figures This method applies to both X and Y axes Note Before adjusting the AAS II settings please procee...

Page 94: ...our cutting with AAS function please proceed the following steps Step 1 Creating Graphics Create the graphic that you want to print and cut in your software Create a contour for cutting around the gra...

Page 95: ...mm margin on top of media sheet and at least 50mm margin on the bottom edge to prevent sheets dropping or any error occurred while media sizing Auto detection function on the 1st mark covers the grey...

Page 96: ...for AAS For getting better results of contour cutting there are some tips below for your reference Keep light sources simple and avoid illuminating from the sides of cutter Before operating AAS chang...

Page 97: ...lint free cloth If necessary with a damp cloth immersed in water or alcohol Dry and wipe any remaining residue off a soft lint free cloth Wipe all dust and dirt from the tool carriage rails Use a vac...

Page 98: ...f the pinch rollers require 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 ro...

Page 99: ...d connected to the power connector properly Does the power LED still illuminate Solutions If the LCM is able to display the message the cutting plotter should be in a normal condition Switch off the c...

Page 100: ...d if the media is well loaded Correct the problem and re power on to reboot system Error Check Media Or Y Motor This message indicates that there might be an obstruction to carriage relating to a prob...

Page 101: ...to Chapter 2 Connecting your cutting plotter Yes No Try the communication between your cutting plotter and computer If it still does not work have your cutting plotter serviced Refer to the MISC key...

Page 102: ...a different cable Does the software vendor provide a sample file Most well known cutting software in the world has drivers for our cutting plotters If not use software that has HP GL and HP GL 2 emula...

Page 103: ...rly The default for tool force is 80 gf Yes No Adjust the tool force to obtain an optimum blade force Refer to Chapter 4 3 Cutting Force and Offset Adjustment Is the tool offset set up properly Yes No...

Page 104: ...AFJ 24S User Manual 104 Adjust the tool offset to obtain an optimum value Is there any dirt adhered to the blade Yes No Remove the blade and clean it Please contact your dealer for technician support...

Page 105: ...r unit 22 kg Cutter unit J5 61LX Cutting speed Max 1 530 mm s at 45 direction Acceleration Max 4 2 G Cutting force Max 600 g Interface USB 2 0 Full Speed Serial RS 232C and Ethernet Power source 100 t...

Page 106: ...mm blade offset and 2 5 mm blade diameter 265017550G For cutting thin sandblast mask and stencil The blade with sharp angle and special design allowing it to maneuver around sharp corners The blade is...

Page 107: ...he reference point OFFSET is the distance that the blade tip is displaced from the centerline of the blade Protrusion Length of the Blade Length of protrusion t1 t 2 2 but for your convenience you may...

Page 108: ...of how to output the file with CorelDRAW User Instructions 1 Open CorelDRAW finish editing all the files you wish to plot and select all the images at once 2 Select Outline Pen to adjust the outline f...

Page 109: ...Appendix CorelDRAW Output A 3 4 Select File Print to output the file to your cutters 5 Choose the correct model you have installed...

Page 110: ...e and click the Reposition images to Bottom left corner Please note that you must put your image at the bottom left corner 7 Go back to the General page and check that your image is at the bottom left...

Page 111: ...n Please refer to Step 8 in Chapter 2 1 1 1 Driver Installation to install AAS plug in for CorelDRAW Run CorelDRAW AAS Plug in Step 1 Run CorelDRAW to edit your graphics and select all images at once...

Page 112: ...create a red line frame along with the registration mark to prevent the printed image falling out of the boundary and click on Apply Note Add Registration Mark by Object will be the default selection...

Page 113: ...In A 4 Step 4 Now you can print out the image file with registration marks You can also add a Hot Icon for the AAS Plug in Select Tools Options Workspace Customization Commands Macros GCCMadual GCC_A...

Page 114: ...stem will create the 4 marks on the 4 corners of the page as shown in the picture below wherever you move your image Figure A3 1 Figure A3 2 Figure A3 3 Note 1 The length setting will be in the range...

Page 115: ...heets dropping or any error occurred while media sizing For A3 size media sheet the workable area is 10mm extended from the registration mark on the left side 9mm extended from the registration mark o...

Page 116: ...istance of intermediate position on the X axis Y Step The distance of intermediate position on the Y axis Range 200mm 600mm Optimized Setting Less than 500mm Multiple Copies No of X Copies The numbers...

Page 117: ...hown in the picture below 4 Point Positioning Length The length of marks Range 5mm 50mm Optimized Setting 25mm Thickness The line thickness of marks Range 1mm 2mm Optimized Setting 1mm Margin The dist...

Page 118: ...marks is see the figures below Table 1 25mm is the suggested value for the registration mark length 2 The size of the registration marks would affect the accuracy of registration mark detection so pl...

Page 119: ...ance of intermediate position on the X axis Y Step The distance of intermediate position on the Y axis Range 200mm 600mm Optimized Setting Less than 500mm The system will create the as shown in the pi...

Page 120: ...es No of X Copies The numbers of copies on X axis No of Y Copies The numbers of copies on Y axis Range 1 50 The more copies you make the more time is needed for data transmission Numbers of X Copies N...

Page 121: ...s printed by your printer on the GCC cutter Step 2 Select Files Print Note if you use CorelDraw X5 and later you must follow the steps below Step 1 Click the color page and go to the Color conversions...

Page 122: ...Appendix CorelDRAW Plug In A 4 Step 2 Go to the Layout page and select Bottom left corner at Reposition images to Step 3 Click Print Figure A3 15...

Page 123: ...or Adobe Illustrator Version CS4 CS5 CS6 CC Installation Please refer to Step 8 in Chapter 2 1 1 1 Driver Installation to install AAS plug in for Adobe Illustrator Printer Setting Step 1 Go to Control...

Page 124: ...Appendix Illustrator Plug In A 5 Step 2 Go to the Advanced page and make sure the Enable advanced printing features box is unchecked...

Page 125: ...User Instructions Step 1 Open Illustrator Step 2 Edit your image and create a contour line Note you must have the line width set as 0 001mm Step 3 Click on the image and apply the AAS function File Sc...

Page 126: ...rks needed Step 5 Four types of registration marks are introduced here 2 Point Positioning 4 Point Positioning Segmental Positioning and Multiple Copies Step 6 Confirm the registration marks the 4 Poi...

Page 127: ...ep 7 Click on the blank area on the page and then click Document Setup Note The values entered in the 4 Point Positioning section length thickness and margin will still be applied when you tick Segmen...

Page 128: ...Appendix Illustrator Plug In A 5 Step 8 Hit Edit Artboards Step 9 Click on Presets Fit Artboard to Artwork bounds...

Page 129: ...Appendix Illustrator Plug In A 5 Step 10 Please move your mouse to the tool bar on the left when step 9 is finished and then click Selection Tool Step 11 This will take you back to the edit mode...

Page 130: ...rint out the file with the contour line and the registration marks Step 13 Place the printed file on the cutter lower the pinch rollers and then position the carriage at the origin of the registration...

Page 131: ...Appendix Illustrator Plug In A 5 Step 15 Select the cutter model position the object in the bottom left corner...

Page 132: ...Appendix Illustrator Plug In A 5 Step 16 Your job is now completed Add Registration Mark by page size...

Page 133: ...size select the object go to Scripts under File and select _AASII_Plug_In Select Add the registration marks by page size and Draw working area to create a red line frame along with the registration m...

Page 134: ...at least 25mm margin from the edge of media sheet to prevent sheets dropping or any error occurred while media sizing For A3 size media sheet the workable area is 10mm extended from the registration...

Page 135: ...tration marks Firstly select the graphic which you want to add registration mark on and go to Scripts under File and select _AASII_Plug_In Note Select Edge mode when media sizing to allow the media sh...

Page 136: ...ure to untick Make by page size and choose one of the registration mark types whichever is suitable Three types of registration marks 4 Point Positioning 4 Point Positioning Length The length of marks...

Page 137: ...s in addition to amending object margins you can also adjust the length of the registration marks 5mm minimum when you apply 4 Point Positioning see table 1 for suggestions based on different material...

Page 138: ...change the paper size you will have to reset the registration marks otherwise the previous setting will be applied Segmental Positioning For precise cutting quality it is suggested to select Segmenta...

Page 139: ...f intermediate position on the Y axis Range 200mm 600mm Optimized Setting Less than 500mm The system will create the marks as shown in the picture below Multiple Copies It is suggested to select Multi...

Page 140: ...e 1 50 The more copies you make the more time is needed for data transmission Numbers of X Copies Numbers of Y Copies The total amount of image copies Copies with outline To show outlines of image gra...

Page 141: ...Appendix GreatCut Plug In A 6 GreatCut Plug In Instruction The user manual of GreatCut software is available on GCC website download area https www gccworld com download php act view id 20...

Page 142: ...Appendix GreatCut Plug In A 6...

Page 143: ...gh CorelDRAW and Adobe Illustrator Edit your image in CorelDRAW 4 Point Positioning Step 1 Create a new file in CorelDRAW and click on the Create contour icon on the GreatCut toolbar it would appear a...

Page 144: ...Appendix GreatCut Plug In A 6 Contour lines will be added to the images Tips Vector object to create round outline Contour offset is the distance between the object and the contour line...

Page 145: ...1 Click the Create outline to create contours in a freely definable distance around text objects 2 Select Round corners and set the value of offset and tolerance Offset is the value for the distance...

Page 146: ...Appendix GreatCut Plug In A 6 Step 4 Press the button on the right of Jog marks Step 5 Adjust the size object margin and line thickness of your registration marks in the...

Page 147: ...click OK Step 7 Click the Set Jog Marks icon on the GreatCut toolbar 4 Point Positioning Size The length of marks Range 5mm 50mm Optimized Setting 25mm Object margin The distance between marks and ima...

Page 148: ...Appendix GreatCut Plug In A 6 The system will create the 4 marks as shown in the picture below Note...

Page 149: ...is the smaller the distance between the object and the registration marks is see the figures below Table 1 25mm is the suggested value for the registration mark length 2 The size of the registration m...

Page 150: ...ct both the entire object including registration marks and the contour line and press the Cut icon on the GreatCut toolbar Step 2 The system will activate GreatCut automatically and import the registr...

Page 151: ...ndix GreatCut Plug In A 6 Step 3 Select Output under File Step 4 Select Cut with AAS in Mode Tool in the Output to device window Complete the settings of AAS Offset Pressure Speed Material width and s...

Page 152: ...Appendix GreatCut Plug In A 6 Step 5 Click output and the object will be sent to GCC Cutting Plotter...

Page 153: ...re and the triangle will be cut 1 time and then the square and the triangle will be cut 1 time at next position 2 When Number of copies is set as 2 the square and the triangle will be cut 2 times at t...

Page 154: ...large size image to increase cutting quality Follow the same steps in the 4 Point Positioning section to complete the contour line setting and registration mark creation procedures Adjust the size obj...

Page 155: ...size object margin and line thickness of your registration marks in the Setup Jog Marks window and click OK Segmental Positioning Max x Distance The distance of intermediate position on the X axis Ran...

Page 156: ...Appendix GreatCut Plug In A 6 Step 4 Ensure the three items below are selected and click OK Step 5 Click the Set Jog Marks icon on the GreatCut toolbar...

Page 157: ...output your image to GCC Cutting Plotter Multi Copy Step 1 Follow the same steps in the 4 Point Positioning section to complete the contour line setting and registration mark creation procedures When...

Page 158: ...Appendix GreatCut Plug In A 6 Step 2 Click on the Set Jog Marks icon on the GreatCut toolbar and 4 marks will be created as shown in the picture below...

Page 159: ...ct both the entire object including registration marks and the contour line and press the Cut icon on the GreatCut toolbar Step 4 The system will activate GreatCut automatically and import the registr...

Page 160: ...Output under File Step 6 Select Mode as Cut with AAS and input the Number of outputs in X direction and Y direction and Distance between copies please don t press output button Step 7 Back to CorelDR...

Page 161: ...Confirm that the value of Distance in X Y must be the same with step 6 Note The spacing of vertical horizontal Offset X Y should be 20mm or 0mm users are advised to set the Distance in X Y as 0 mm to...

Page 162: ...Appendix GreatCut Plug In A 6 Step 10 Print the Multi Copy images out and put the printed media on the GCC cutting plotter Step 11 Go to GreatCut window press Output button...

Page 163: ...Appendix GreatCut Plug In A 6 Edit your image in Adobe Illustrator 4 Point Positioning Step 1 Create a new file in Adobe Illustrator Step 2 Select the image and go to Contour in GreatCu in File...

Page 164: ...ug In A 6 Step 3 Complete contour line settings including contour offset value and press Calculate to confirm Contour line is now added to the object Contour offset is the distance between the object...

Page 165: ...shown as below 1 Select the Outline in GreatCut option under File to create contours in a freely definable distance around text objects 2 Select Round corners and set the value of offset and toleranc...

Page 166: ...Appendix GreatCut Plug In A 6 Step 5 Press the button on the right of Jog marks...

Page 167: ...ick OK Step 7 Ensure the three items below are selected and click OK 4 Point Positioning Size The length of marks Range 5mm 50mm Optimized Setting 25mm Object margin The distance between marks and ima...

Page 168: ...Appendix GreatCut Plug In A 6 Step 8 Click Set Jog Marks on GreatCut under File The system will create the 4 marks as shown in the picture below...

Page 169: ...p 1 Select both the entire object including registration marks and the contour line then click Cut on GreatCut under File Step 2 The system will activate GreatCut automatically and import the registra...

Page 170: ...Appendix GreatCut Plug In A 6 Step 3 Select Output under File Step 4 Select Cut with AAS in Mode Tool in the Output to device window...

Page 171: ...Appendix GreatCut Plug In A 6 Step 5 Click output and the object will be sent to GCC Cutting Plotter...

Page 172: ...re and the triangle will be cut 1 time and then the square and the triangle will be cut 1 time at next position 2 When Number of copies is set as 2 the square and the triangle will be cut 2 times at t...

Page 173: ...g or large size image to increase cutting quality Follow the same steps in the 4 Point Positioning section to complete the contour line setting and registration mark creation procedures Adjust the siz...

Page 174: ...p 3 Adjust the size object margin and line thickness of your registration marks and click OK Segmental Positioning Max x Distance The distance of intermediate position on the X axis Range 200 500 mm M...

Page 175: ...Appendix GreatCut Plug In A 6 Step 4 Select the Set Jog Marks on GreatCut under File and 4 marks will be created as shown in the picture below Segmental Positioning X axis Y axis...

Page 176: ...n to complete the contour line setting and registration mark creation procedures Step 2 Select the Set Jog Marks on GreatCut under File and 4 marks will be created as shown in the picture below When y...

Page 177: ...Appendix GreatCut Plug In A 6 Step 3 Select both the entire object including registration marks and the contour line then click Cut on GreatCut under File...

Page 178: ...Appendix GreatCut Plug In A 6 Step 4 The system will activate GreatCut automatically and import the registration marks and contour line to GreatCut...

Page 179: ...reatCut Plug In A 6 Step 5 Select Output under File Step 6 Select Mode as Cut with AAS and input the Number of outputs in X direction and Y direction and Distance between copies please don t press out...

Page 180: ...esired on the X Y axis and Distance in X Y distance between each copy settings then click OK Confirm that the value of Distance in X Y must be the same with step 6 Note The spacing of vertical horizon...

Page 181: ...Plug In A 6 Step 9 The system will create several copies of the object with registration marks as shown in the picture below Step 10 Print the Multi Copy images out and put the printed media on the GC...

Page 182: ...Appendix GreatCut Plug In A 6 Step 11 Go to GreatCut window press Output button...

Page 183: ...Appendix GreatCut Plug In A 6...

Page 184: ...nager 3 SignPal AAS II Quick Start 4 How to set Die Cut 5 How to set Creasing 6 SignPal Features List 1 Installing the SignPal software To install the software you must have Administrator privileges T...

Page 185: ...Appendix SignPal 12 Instruction A 7...

Page 186: ...omputer 1 Launch your browser and type https www saicloud com in address bar and press enter then input your activation code then click Activate activation code can be found in the code label in softw...

Page 187: ...Appen dix SignPal 12 Instruction A 7 3 Check your mailbox and click website link in the email then complete the information fields...

Page 188: ...Appen dix SignPal 12 Instruction A 7 4 Open Autorun in the WinRAR file Then install software step by step by following the wizard...

Page 189: ...Appen dix SignPal 12 Instruction A 7 5 Paste your code into activation code field 6 Select language you need click OK and finish installation...

Page 190: ...Appen dix SignPal 12 Instruction A 7 2 Install and activate software on an offline computer 1 Open Autorun in the WinRAR file Then install software step by step by following the wizard...

Page 191: ...ou can find your computer name by right click on My Computer and choose Properties 3 Launch your browser on another online computer and type https www saicloud com in the address bar and press enter t...

Page 192: ...4 In login section click I am new to the SAi Cloud and input your email address then click Create Account an email will be sent to your mailbox 5 Check your mailbox and click website link in the email...

Page 193: ...truction A 7 6 Click License Manager can t connect and input your computer ID and computer name that you recorded for the offline computer before then click Create license Now and Download License sav...

Page 194: ...Appendix SignPal Instruction A 6 7 Copy license file to offline computer via a removable disk device then import it 8 Select language you need then click OK and finish installation...

Page 195: ...ndix SignPal Instruction A 6 3 Transfer license on an online computer 1 Open License Manager from Start menu 2 Click Remove License From This computer Now you can install the software on another compu...

Page 196: ...2 Click Remove License From This computer then record removal code in license dialog box 3 Launch your browser on another online computer access https www saicloud com and login with your account Clic...

Page 197: ...l Instruction A 6 2 Set up your GCC Cutter on Production Manager 1 Open Production Manager 12 2 Choose and set up your GCC cutter Note that AAS II System only works on RX II Jaguar V LX Puma III Exper...

Page 198: ...Appendix SignPal Instruction A 6...

Page 199: ...Appendix SignPal Instruction A 6 3 Select File Print Setup in SignPal Software and select the printer...

Page 200: ...Appendix SignPal Instruction A 6 4 Select File Document Setup in SignPal and select paper size...

Page 201: ...Appendix SignPal Instruction A 6 3 SignPal AASII Quick Start 1 Use the Rectangle Tool to create a rectangle 2 Select Effect Contour Cut Then click Apply in DesignCentral window...

Page 202: ...6 3 Apply the contour cut mark of GCC AASII by selecting Effect Contour Cut Mark 4 Select GCC AASII in SignPal DesignCentral window to create the AAS II registration marks 4 Point Positioning and clic...

Page 203: ...oning and Multiple Copies To make Segmental Positioning marks please select GCC Segmentation in DesignCentral window and then click Apply 6 For Multiple Copies this function is not available in SignPa...

Page 204: ...t page 9 Load the printout vinyl on the plotter and select File Cut Contour to send data You can preview the job and change cutter s parameter settings in Properties tab of Cut Contour window The Prod...

Page 205: ...Appendix SignPal Instruction A 6...

Page 206: ...Appendix SignPal Instruction A 6 4 How to set Die Cut 1 Open SignPal Expert 2 Use the Text tool or other drawing tools to create an image...

Page 207: ...ur Cut tool to create contours of the image 4 Select Fill Stroke Editor and select Edit from dropdown menu 5 Set Die Cut parameter in Customize Line Styles Note Dash define the length of cutting line...

Page 208: ...Appendix SignPal Instruction A 6 6 Select Cut plot icon to open the setting window 7 Select the model you are using from the dropdown menu and click Edit to open the Driver options setting window...

Page 209: ...Appendix SignPal Instruction A 6 8 Set parameter in Before Job tab Note Set Tool 0 to perform cutting...

Page 210: ...Appendix SignPal Instruction A 6 9 Enter a value in Passes column to define the repeat times 10 The setting is complete...

Page 211: ...Appendix SignPal Instruction A 6 5 How to set Creasing 1 Create a rectangle by Rectangle tool 2 Use Bezier Path or Rectangle tool to create Creasing lines...

Page 212: ...Appendix SignPal Instruction A 6 3 Select Cut plot icon to open the setting window 4 Select RXII CR USB_Printer_0 from the dropdown menu and click Edit to open the Driver options setting window...

Page 213: ...dix SignPal Instruction A 6 5 Set parameter in Before Job tab Set Tool 0 to perform Cutting Set Tool 1 to perform Creasing 6 Enter a value in Passes column to define a number of times for cutting crea...

Page 214: ...right clicking on drawing color user can define which action to be taken for each pass For example if user want to do creasing in the first pass and no need to do creasing in the second and third pass...

Page 215: ...t Kerning Break Apart Join Drawing Bezier Freehand Drawing Shapes Rectangle Oval Registration Mark Tool Measure Tool Path Editing Select Point Tool Remove Point Add Point Straighten Path Round Corner...

Page 216: ...Apply Length and Angle Remove Tiny Objects Vector Eraser Cleaver by Path Working with Files Job Info Scanning Achieve to Cloud Workspaces View DesignCentral Color Mixer Snap Arrange Group Compound Ma...

Page 217: ...ate Resize Deskew Mirror Step and Repeat Effects Combine Outline Contour Cut Contour Cut Mark Shadow Bitmap Autotrace Color Mode Production Cut Plot Manual Split Lines Tile All Copies Panel to Border...

Page 218: ...Sure Cut A Lot below If you need detailed instruction please refer to Sure Cut A Lot Help 1 Select the cutter you want to output and change the work area Step 1 Run Sure Cuts A Lot software Step 2 Sel...

Page 219: ...ny brand as GCC and select model you want to output and then click the Add to list button Step 4 Select GCC on the left and click Done Step 5 If you want to change the material size and orientation yo...

Page 220: ...ts A Lot A 8 2 Insert Graphics from Library Step 1 Select graphics from library to insert a selected design 3 Draw Text Click on the T icon at left side to create the text and select the font you like...

Page 221: ...rt it SCA supports svg scut scal pdf ai wpc eps bmp gif jpg and png files Tips Thousands of SVG files designed specifically for Sure Cuts A Lot http SVGCuts com is the top of source for designer SVG f...

Page 222: ...the toolbar to open the setting window Step 2 Click on Choose an image to input the image adjust Image Settings and Output Settings and click OK Then the outline of the image will be outputted automa...

Page 223: ...open GCC Cutter Settings window Step 3 Adjust Registration Marks setting under GCC Cutter Settings window if needed Registration Marks set the distance between the edge of the material and the regist...

Page 224: ...standard blade set the offset value at 0 25mm 0 5mm for an optional advanced blade and 0mm for an optional plotting pen Quality associated with the cutting result please note the better cutting qualit...

Page 225: ...see is what you get the cutter will output the graphic at same position in preview window While with Origin Point mode the cutter will cut the graphic from bottom right origin point of the material Us...

Page 226: ...e Cuts A Lot to printer and then put the printed materials on the GCC cutter to cut out the contour of printed jobs from Sure Cuts A Lot Step 1 Open an image file in Sure Cuts A Lot Step 2 Click on th...

Page 227: ...etting window and click OK Step 4 Print your design with registration marks out Step 5 Load the printed media to the GCC cutter Step 6 Press Next and then press Scan Cut and then the GCC cutter will d...

Page 228: ...Appendix Sure Cuts A Lot A 8 Tips Test Connection function can save your materials Click on Test Connection to exam if set the connection properly...

Page 229: ...ut by color is a function to set multiple parameters with 16 different colors in stroke of graphic that can help easily to identify different job Step 1 Select Cutter and select GCC RXII under My Cutt...

Page 230: ...d select pen color to designate stroke color for setting parameter in the next step then clicks OK Step4 Click the button to open the Edit Presents window which shows the default values by different m...

Page 231: ...Appendix Sure Cuts A Lot A 8 Step5 Click on the Cutter button on the toolbar to open Cut Settings window Step6 Click on the Cut By Color then click Cut button and cutter will to work...

Page 232: ...g line and cutting result at one time for short run production in package or custom products PS It s suggested to use the cardstock weight range from 200 to 350 gsm The paper weight may vary according...

Page 233: ...ents window which shows the default values for creasing You can adjust the parameter and click OK to save the changes Step 4 Select the outline you want to cut and set the cut line type as Cut and too...

Page 234: ...Appendix Sure Cuts A Lot A 8 Step5 Click on the Cutter button on the toolbar to open Cut Settings window Step6 Click on the Layers then click Cut button and cutter will start to work...

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