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INDEX

Tlt lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1-4

TO ENSURE SAFE AND CORRECT USE . . . . . . . . . . . .

Tool, Rasng/Lowerng . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

5-4

Tool exchange . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

5-32

Tool nterval adjustment value. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

5-12

Tool movement speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

5-24

Tool numbers, Assgnng . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

5-10

Tools, Mountng . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3-4

Tool up movement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

5-33

Troubleshootng . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6-2

Turnng on the plotter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3-7

Types of cutterblades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2-2

Usage precautons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1-2

USB cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1-2

USB connecton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3-3

USB nterface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1-4

Vacuum pump, Selectng . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

7-2

Vacuum pump nstallaton base . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1-2

Vacuum pump wrng . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

7-4

Water based fiber-tip pen

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1-2

Water based fiber-tip pens

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2-8

"W" Command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

5-32

Wrtng panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1-4

Wrtng panel, Tltng . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3-6

Y bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1-4

Summary of Contents for FC2250 Series

Page 1: ...USER S MANUAL MANUAL NO FC2250 UM 151 FC2250 SERIES CUTTING PRO...

Page 2: ...h of the categories This category provides information that if ignored is highly likely to cause fatal or serious injury to the operator This category provides information that if ignored is likely to...

Page 3: ...ctrical shock After confirming that smoke is no longer being generated contact your sales representative or nearest Graphtec vendor to request repair Never try to perform repair yourself Repair work b...

Page 4: ...a location subject to excessive mechanical vibration or electrical noise Such location may impair the performance of the plotter Prohibited Do not place a coffee cup or any other receptacle containing...

Page 5: ...lvent such as thinner or benzine Such action may impair its performance Prohibited Do not attempt to lubricate the plotter s mechanisms Such action may cause it to break down Prohibited Do not place m...

Page 6: ...ved No part of this publication may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means without the prior written permission of Graphtec Corporation The speci cations...

Page 7: ...the cutter pen Blade tip Return used blades to the accessory cutter blade case and throw them all out together when the whole case has been filled Cutter Pen The tip consists of a sharp blade Do not...

Page 8: ...ese areas either If your hands hair clothing or the like get caught in or wrapped around moving parts you may be injured and the machine may be damaged If the plotter is used in a tilted position and...

Page 9: ...ell wrung out Do not use antistatic cleaners or cloths treated with an antistatic agent to clean an electrostatic writing panel Antistatic agents will adversely affect the electrostatic adhesion of th...

Page 10: ...21 49 UL Listed Type SJT No 18AWG 3 300 V 10 A Table 2 200 V to 240 V Power Supply Voltage Range Plug Configuration Plug Type Supply Voltage Selector Settings Reference Standards Power Cable Europe 25...

Page 11: ...2 7 Adjusting the Blade Length 2 7 Obtaining the Correct Blade Length 2 7 2 5 Pen Types and Their Features 2 8 CH3 PREPARATIONS FOR CUTTING PLOTTING 3 1 Basic Operational Flow 3 2 3 2 Connecting to y...

Page 12: ...Using One Plotted and One Cut Cross Symbol 4 12 4 8 Setting the Registration Mark Detection Judgment Level 4 14 Adjusting the Sensitivity of the Registration Mark Sensor 4 15 4 9 Setting the Registrat...

Page 13: ...ng the Pen Carriage Movement Speed 5 25 Setting the Step Movement Distance 5 25 Setting the Low Movement Speed 5 26 Setting the High Movement Speed 5 27 5 24 Printing a Conditions List 5 28 5 25 Print...

Page 14: ...CHAPTER 1 PRODUCT SUMMARY PRODUCT SUMMARY 1 1 Model Names and Basic Specifications 1 2 Standard Accessories 1 3 Features 1 4 Plotter Nomenclature 1 5 Control Panel...

Page 15: ...en KF552 BK 1 Sheet holder plates For MG models only 2 large 2 medium 4 small 1 set Hexagon wrench For M4 bolts 1 Height adjustment plates 10 mm 4 mm height 1 of each Durable flexible hose For VC mode...

Page 16: ...ncreases the overall cutting speed The FC2250 can cut not only marking film but also thick paper sandblast rubber and other media Therefore signboards artwork for production purposes and other signage...

Page 17: ...panel Tilt lever Writing panel Stand Power switch Power inlet Interface connector CHART HOLD key ES models only USB interface RS 232C interface RS 232C Main box Pen carriage Y bar CHART HOLD key Cont...

Page 18: ...ect the desired submenu in a menu screen Depending on the plotter s operating status these keys are used to Move the pen carriage Move the blinking display in a conditions setting screen and keys Rais...

Page 19: ...setting To reset the plotter concurrently press the ENTER and ORIGIN keys Key reset function Runs a cutting test to check whether the currently selected cutting conditions are compatible with the med...

Page 20: ...R BLADES CUTTER PENS AND PENS PRODUCT SUMMARY 2 1 Types of Cutter Blades and Their Features 2 2 Cutter Pen Nomenclature 2 3 Replacing the Cutter Blade 2 4 Adjusting the Blade Length 2 5 Pen Types and...

Page 21: ...1 5 CB15U SP 1 5 CB15U K30 SP 1 5 CB09UA 0 9 CB30UC 3 0 Less expensive than other types of blades The maximum cutting distance is about 4000 m depending on the medium and cutting pressure used The spr...

Page 22: ...el blade is shown in the figure above Protective cap Plunger Holder A Cutter blade Holder B Plunger cap Blade length adjustment knob red PHP31 CB15B HS Cutter pen for 1 5 mm diameter blades fitted wit...

Page 23: ...SP Silver PHP34 CB30 HS 3 0 mm CB30UC Color of the blade length adjustment knob Blue PHP31 CB09 HS cutter pen for 0 9 mm blades Holder B 1 Remove holder B by turning the blade length adjustment knob...

Page 24: ...lubricated In this case apply the grease provided with the cutter pen set to the three points indicated by the arrows in the figure Be careful not to stab your finger when handling the cutter blade C...

Page 25: ...tract the cutter blade inside the plunger 2 Remove the plunger by turning the plunger cap in the counterclockwise direction 3 Remove the cutter blade from the plunger 4 Insert the replacement cutter b...

Page 26: ...ob is turned the distance of one scale unit the cutter blade moves 0 1 mm When it is given one full turn the cutter blade moves 0 5 mm A B 2 Align the cutter blade tip with the tip of the cutter pen a...

Page 27: ...nt pen s inherent characteristics may cause scratchy plotted lines Please follow the guidelines below 1 Use coated glossy paper only Scratching occurs more easily on tracing paper or polyester film 2...

Page 28: ...CP 002 003 CP 002 Roller type creasing tool Used for creasing card up to a thickness of around 0 5 mm CP 003 Roller type creasing tool Used for creasing E F G flute grade cardboard Note Creasing may b...

Page 29: ...Adjusting the Pen Carriage Height 3 5 Tilting the Writing Panel 3 6 Turning on the Plotter and Initialization 3 7 Loading the Medium 3 8 Setting the Cutting Conditions Setting Conditions 3 9 Running a...

Page 30: ...s at the front of this manual 3 Turn on the power supply to the plotter and the peripheral devices g 3 6 Turning on the Power and Initialization The moment you turn on the power the plotter s Y bar an...

Page 31: ...1 95 Me and Windows NT are not supported Operation cannot be guaranteed in the following cases When connection has been made to a USB hub or an add on USB board When you are using a custom built compu...

Page 32: ...mark sensor Example showing tools mounted Always mount the cutter pen in tool holder 2 Even when mounting a cutter pen together with a different type of pen always mount the cutter pen in tool holder...

Page 33: ...ight of the pen carriage so that the pen carriage rests on top of the plate Insert the height adjustment plate up to the position where the position adjustment hole can still be seen Insert the plate...

Page 34: ...o move the pen carriage down to its lowermost position before turning off the power The writing panels of VC vacuum models cannot be tilted 1 Make sure the power is turned off 2 Grasp the tilt lever l...

Page 35: ...of the specified voltage 4 Turn on the power 5 The green power lamp on the control panel will light and the Y bar and pen carriage will start to move as shown in the figure below These operations are...

Page 36: ...g sheet c Magnetic Models feature an ivory writing panel 1 Place the medium on the writing panel 2 Secure the edges of the medium with the steel holder plates which are supplied with your plotter as s...

Page 37: ...r for which you wish to make settings Setting condition numbers 1 and 5 are assigned to F1 2 and 6 to F2 3 and 7 to F3 and 4 and 8 to F4 For example if the F1 key is pressed when COND 1 has been selec...

Page 38: ...ay the following screen The display will differ according to the setting conditions that have been made FORCE OFFSET SPEED QUALITY X20 COND1 09U 0 30 CHANGE TOOL1 4 3 Press the F1 key to move the blin...

Page 39: ...r blade mounted in the cutter plunger and the center point of the cutter pen 1 With the plotter in Ready status press a key from F1 to F4 to select the COND No that you wish to change 2 Press the COND...

Page 40: ...the F2 key to move the blinking cursor to the position shown in the following screen FORCE OFFSET SPEED QUALITY MODE1 COUNT1 SPC mm ST 0 00mm 3 The number displayed next to MODE is the number of the m...

Page 41: ...Setting range 1 to 9 times Setting the Start and End Positions 8 Press the F4 key to move the blinking cursor to the position shown in the following screen FORCE OFFSET SPEED QUALITY MODE2 COUNT1 SPC...

Page 42: ...To cancel your settings press the NEXT key Thick Mode Settings The Thick Mode is used for cutting thick media such as rubber for sandblasting masks and thick paper for garment patterns as well as hard...

Page 43: ...of a perforated line This setting is only enabled for the COND Nos to which the perforation mode has been assigned The perforation settings are disabled when PEN CP001 or CP002 has been selected as t...

Page 44: ...sition for the cutting test 5 Press the TEST key to display the cutting test selection screen FORCE OFFSET SPEED QUALITY TEST1 TEST2 SAMPLE BLADE ADJ 6 Press the F1 key TEST1 or F3 key TEST2 to cut a...

Page 45: ...se the creasing force 1 to 5 Check the creasing test patterns If the pattern is only lightly creased the creasing force is insufficient Conversely if the pattern is deeply creased or the medium is cut...

Page 46: ...SET SPEED QUALITY TURN BLADE KNOB CCW TO SHORTEN BLADE TIP THEN PRESS ENTER KEY 4 After you have fully retracted the blade tip press the ENTER key to display the following screen FORCE OFFSET SPEED QU...

Page 47: ...rescent film 0 2 to 0 25 16 to 20 Up to 30 3 Masking film for block copy production 0 01 to 0 1 CB15U K30 CB15U K30 SP 5 to 7 5 to 20 2 Masking rubber for sandblasting Up to 1 21 to 34 Up to 10 1 Thic...

Page 48: ...oved the origin is reset to its default position However if the ORIGIN key is held down the origin is not reset to its default position even when the ROTATE or MIRROR mode is cancelled To reset the ne...

Page 49: ...ing copies 6 If you wish to set the spacing between copies press the COPY key again The following screen for setting the spacing between copies appears FORCE OFFSET SPEED QUALITY COPY SPACE 1mm 7 Use...

Page 50: ...copy 2nd copy 3rd copy Original cut Selection of the MIRROR or ROTATE mode remains valid even after the cutting medium is reloaded While a copy operation is in progress do not send new data to the pl...

Page 51: ...FSET SPEED QUALITY FORCE OFFSET SPEED QUALITY CONFIRM DATA FROM HOST STOPPED BUFFER CLEAR OK CLEAR CANCEL Press the F2 key to select CLEAR and clear the buffer memory If you do not wish to clear the b...

Page 52: ...istance 4 5 Setting the Registration Mark Size 4 6 Setting the Registration Mark Offset 4 7 Adjusting the Registration Mark Sensor 4 8 Setting the Registration Mark Detection Judgment Level 4 9 Settin...

Page 53: ...that are positioned to enclose a printed image They are generally used for trimming printed material or for the alignment of color separations for printing With this plotter however they are used to...

Page 54: ...inate values of point 4 enables even more precise coordinate axis angle and distance adjustment 2 point reading 3 point reading 4 point reading Y X Edges of the medium Registration marks Medium loaded...

Page 55: ...where there are no registration marks this function enables a reduction in the time required to read registration marks and also prevents the misreading of dirt or other foreign matter on the medium a...

Page 56: ...R CLR VIEW 3 Press the F1 key MARK to display the registration mark functions selection menu FORCE OFFSET SPEED QUALITY MODE DIST ADJ TYPE OTHER SETUPS 4 Press the F1 key TYPE to display the menu for...

Page 57: ...sed the menu for setting the center registration mark is displayed FORCE OFFSET SPEED QUALITY CENTER W mm X mm Y mm 2 To perform plotting with the center registration mark as the reference point press...

Page 58: ...dot For manual distance adjustment press the F2 key USER For custom distance adjustment press the F3 key CUSTOM For automatic distance adjustment press the F4 key STANDARD The distance adjustment val...

Page 59: ...been completed the plotter returns to Ready status CUSTOM 1 Press the F3 key CUSTOM in the registration mark distance adjustment menu FORCE OFFSET SPEED QUALITY 10mm 5mm 50mm The currently selected s...

Page 60: ...FORCE OFFSET SPEED QUALITY MODE DIST ADJ TYPE OTHER SETUPS 4 Press the F4 key OTHER SETUPS to display the menu shown below FORCE OFFSET SPEED QUALITY SIZE ADJ SENS ORG OFT SENS OPT 5 Press the F1 key...

Page 61: ...SET SPEED QUALITY SIZE ADJ SENS ORG OFT SENS OPT 5 Press the F2 key ORG OFT to display the menu for setting the registration mark offset FORCE OFFSET SPEED QUALITY OFFSET mm X 0000 0 Y 0000 0 Use the...

Page 62: ...dium with a pre printed cross symbol in the plotter 2 Mount a plotting pen in tool holder 1 3 Press the CONDITION key to display a condition settings screen and then use the F1 to F4 keys to select a...

Page 63: ...onfirm your selection Setting range 9 9 to 9 9 mm Cross plotted after the first cross was read Value for X axis correction Value for Y axis correction Y X 12 Press the PAUSE key to cancel PAUSE mode A...

Page 64: ...ITY CHANGE TOOL PRESS ENTER KEY 11 Replace the plotting pen with a cutter pen 12 Press the CONDITION key to display a condition settings screen and then use the F1 to F4 keys to select a COND No where...

Page 65: ...he menu shown below FORCE OFFSET SPEED QUALITY LEVEL SENS SPD SENS STEP 7 Press the F1 key LEVEL to display the menu shown below FORCE OFFSET SPEED QUALITY SENSOR ADJ TYPE 3 1 2 TYPE MIRROR To set the...

Page 66: ...e registration mark functions selection menu FORCE OFFSET SPEED QUALITY MODE DIST ADJ TYPE OTHER SETUPS 5 Press the F4 key OTHER SETUPS to display the menu shown below FORCE OFFSET SPEED QUALITY SIZE...

Page 67: ...o a blank area of the medium an area where there is no drawing and then press the ENTER key The prompt shown at the left is displayed during the adjustment process and the prompt shown at the right is...

Page 68: ...RK to display the registration mark functions selection menu FORCE OFFSET SPEED QUALITY MODE DIST ADJ TYPE OTHER SETUPS 4 Press the F4 key OTHER SETUPS to display the menu shown below FORCE OFFSET SPE...

Page 69: ...key MARK to display the registration mark functions selection menu FORCE OFFSET SPEED QUALITY MODE DIST ADJ TYPE OTHER SETUPS 4 Press the F4 key OTHER SETUPS to display the menu shown below FORCE OFFS...

Page 70: ...e point 1 at the intersection of the X and Y axes of points 2 and 3 1 Select AXIS as the registration mark mode and then select the number of points for reading See Section 4 2 Setting the Registratio...

Page 71: ...he distance between points 1 and 2 6 When the distances between all the points have been adjusted the following menu for setting the axis adjustment origin is displayed This menu is not displayed when...

Page 72: ...the right angles of three registration marks points 1 2 and points 1 3 corrects the tilt in both coordinate axes and then performs distance adjustment The addition of the coordinate values of point 4...

Page 73: ...menu for inputting the adjustment value is not displayed If the value you input is exceedingly large 1 5 times or greater or very small 0 5 times or less or if the angle of tilt with respect to the o...

Page 74: ...ettings in the same way as for the first point position 7 When all the point positions have been set the menu shown below is displayed FORCE OFFSET SPEED QUALITY 1 2M 00499 8 mm S 00500 0 mm The displ...

Page 75: ...ALITY CUT MIRROR MARKS ON OFF The currently selected setting is indicated by a black dot To cut a registration mark press the F2 key ON If you do not wish to cut a registration mark press the F4 key O...

Page 76: ...on for the reading of registration marks FORCE OFFSET SPEED QUALITY SAVE POS ORG POS CURRENT POS AUTO The currently selected setting is indicated by a black dot To save the current position and use it...

Page 77: ...oration Cutting 5 11 Setting the Tool Interval Adjustment Value 5 12 Setting the Distance Adjustment Values 5 13 Sorting 5 14 Rotating the Coordinate Axes 5 15 Setting the Cutting Plotting Area 5 16 S...

Page 78: ...he Self Test Pattern 5 26 Printing a Character Dump List 5 24 Printing a Conditions List 5 22 Setting the Tool Movement Speed 5 20 Setting the Offset Angle 5 21 Setting the Step Pass 5 19 Setting the...

Page 79: ...ss the F2 key CLEAR To retain the data in the plotter s buffer press the F4 key CANCEL 5 Press the PAUSE key to cancel PAUSE mode Do not execute the BUFFER CLEAR function until the computer has comple...

Page 80: ...E mode 2 Press the NEXT key repeatedly until the following menu is displayed FORCE OFFSET SPEED QUALITY MARK TOOL U D BUFFER CLR VIEW 3 Press the F3 key TOOL U D to raise or lower the tool Each time t...

Page 81: ...ss the F4 key HOME to cancel the VIEW status and return the pen carriage to the HOME position lower left position If you used the keys to move the pen carriage while the plotter is in the VIEW status...

Page 82: ...display the menu for selection of the communication settings group FORCE OFFSET SPEED QUALITY RS 232C COND No No 1 5 The group numbers are displayed in the bottom row Use the or key to select a group...

Page 83: ...key COMMAND to display the command setting screen When GP GL has been selected When HP GL has been selected FORCE OFFSET SPEED QUALITY HP GL GP GL ORIGIN POINT CENTER FORCE OFFSET SPEED QUALITY HP GL...

Page 84: ...s the F2 key THICK No to display the THICK mode assignment setting screen FORCE OFFSET SPEED QUALITY COND No 12345678 THICK Blinking cursor The upper row of the display represents the cutting conditio...

Page 85: ...creen FORCE OFFSET SPEED QUALITY Blinking cursor COND No 12345678 OVERLAY 9 7 6 4 The upper row of the display represents the cutting condition COND Nos The lower row of the display indicates the numb...

Page 86: ...display the menu shown below FORCE OFFSET SPEED QUALITY THICK CUT LINE TOOL No ADJ T POS 4 Press the F2 key TOOL No to display the tool number assignment setting screen FORCE OFFSET SPEED QUALITY COND...

Page 87: ...ration assignment setting screen FORCE OFFSET SPEED QUALITY COND No 12345678 CUT LINE Blinking cursor The upper row of the display represents the cutting condition COND Nos A check mark is displayed f...

Page 88: ...DJ T POS to display the tool interval adjustment setting screen FORCE OFFSET SPEED QUALITY TOOL WIDTH ADJ X 0 0mm Y 0 0mm 7 Press the TEST key to display the menu shown below FORCE OFFSET SPEED QUALIT...

Page 89: ...SET SPEED QUALITY I F FUNCTION TOOL COND AREA OPT 3 Press the F3 key FUNCTION to display the menu shown below FORCE OFFSET SPEED QUALITY B G SETTINGS DIST ADJ SORTING 4 Press the F3 key DIST ADJ to di...

Page 90: ...to display the Sorting settings screen FORCE OFFSET SPEED QUALITY SORT OFF The currently selected mode is shown at the right Use the or key to cycle through OFF 1 and 2 and to select the mode OFF Sor...

Page 91: ...SET SPEED QUALITY I F FUNCTION TOOL COND AREA OPT 3 Press the F4 key AREA OPT to display the menu shown below FORCE OFFSET SPEED QUALITY ROTATE MIRROR L L U R SCALE 4 Press the F1 key ROTATE to displa...

Page 92: ...E mode 2 Press the NEXT key repeatedly until the following menu is displayed FORCE OFFSET SPEED QUALITY I F FUNCTION TOOL COND AREA OPT 3 Press the F4 key AREA OPT to display the menu shown below FORC...

Page 93: ...e same position as the lower left position The L L and U R positions cannot be specified outside of the actual area of the loaded cutting medium The effective cutting area can only be set by specifyin...

Page 94: ...N TOOL COND AREA OPT 3 Press the F4 key AREA OPT to display the menu shown below FORCE OFFSET SPEED QUALITY ROTATE MIRROR L L U R SCALE 4 Press the F3 key MIRROR to display the MIRROR mode setting scr...

Page 95: ...ng factor setting screen FORCE OFFSET SPEED QUALITY SCALE SCALE 1 Use the or key to change the numeric value and then press the ENTER key to confirm your selection Scaling factors 1 to 8 1 8 1 4 1 2 t...

Page 96: ...period of time If for example 25 has been specified for the FORCE value and 4 is specified for the START CUT FORCE value the cutting force after the pen down operation temporarily becomes 29 1 Press t...

Page 97: ...F2 key OPTION1 to display the menu shown below FORCE OFFSET SPEED QUALITY START FCE OFST ANG OFST FCE STP PASS 4 Press the F2 key OFST FCE to display the offset force setting screen FORCE OFFSET SPEE...

Page 98: ...the NEXT key repeatedly until the following menu is displayed FORCE OFFSET SPEED QUALITY OPTION1 OPTION2 3 Press the F2 key OPTION1 to display the menu shown below FORCE OFFSET SPEED QUALITY START FCE...

Page 99: ...D QUALITY OPTION1 OPTION2 3 Press the F2 key OPTION1 to display the menu shown below FORCE OFFSET SPEED QUALITY START FCE OFST ANG OFST FCE STP PASS 4 Press the F4 key STP PASS to display the step pas...

Page 100: ...QUALITY OPTION1 OPTION2 3 Press the F4 key OPTION2 to display the menu shown below FORCE OFFSET SPEED QUALITY POSITION OPT MOVE SPD TEST 4 Press the F2 key MOVE SPD to display the menu shown below FO...

Page 101: ...of the pen carriage Setting the Step Movement Distance This setting determines the distance the tool head moves each time one of the keys is pressed The setting distance is an approximate measure of t...

Page 102: ...e speed for low speed movement Press the F4 key LENG to specify the length distance moved before the low speed movement changes to high speed movement begins Use the or key to change the numeric value...

Page 103: ...QUALITY POSITION OPT MOVE SPD TEST 4 Press the F3 key POSITION OPT to display the menu shown below FORCE OFFSET SPEED QUALITY STEP HI SPEED LOW SPEED LCD 5 Press the F3 key HI SPEED to display the hi...

Page 104: ...PTION1 OPTION2 5 Press the F4 key OPTION2 to display the following menu FORCE OFFSET SPEED QUALITY POSITION OPT MOVE SPD TEST 6 Press the F4 key TEST to display the following menu FORCE OFFSET SPEED Q...

Page 105: ...5 29 Chapter 5 FUNCTION SETTINGS AND OPERATIONS Cutting Plotting Conditions List...

Page 106: ...PEED QUALITY OPTION1 OPTION2 5 Press the F4 key OPTION2 to display the following menu FORCE OFFSET SPEED QUALITY POSITION OPT MOVE SPD TEST 6 Press the F4 key TEST to display the following menu FORCE...

Page 107: ...T 6 Press the F4 key TEST to display the following menu FORCE OFFSET SPEED QUALITY SELF TEST COND PAT DUMP 7 Press the F4 key DUMP to display the character dump menu FORCE OFFSET SPEED QUALITY DUMP ON...

Page 108: ...m the computer When 7550 is selected the plotter s response is 7550 When 7595 is selected the plotter s response is 7595 Setting the Condition Priority Default setting PROGRAM This function determines...

Page 109: ...ing or plotting operation is paused and the PAUSE menu is displayed Enabling or Disabling the Beeper Default setting ENABLED This function determines whether or not the beeper sounds each time a key o...

Page 110: ...OL SELECT WAIT ENABLED DISABLED BEEPER ENABLED DISABLED PAUSE KEY HOLDING MENU TOOL UP MOVE ENABLED DISABLED INIT BLADE CONTROL 2mm BELOW OUTSIDE TOOL SELECT ENABLED DISABLED CONDITION PRIORITY MANUAL...

Page 111: ...CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING PRODUCT SUMMARY 6 1 Troubleshooting 6 2 Error Messages...

Page 112: ...length The cutting SPEED is too high Lower the SPEED setting Coarse resolution of curved lines The output data resolution is too low Increase the output data resolution The blade offset angle is too...

Page 113: ...menu to Manual The ENTER key was not pressed after a setting was changed Make sure you are setting the conditions correctly Text or lines are deformed during pen plotting The plotter is in Cutting or...

Page 114: ...he scraps and then turn the plotter back on The writing panel was in a tilted position when a key reset operation was performed the ENTER and ORIGIN keys were held down simultaneously Move the pen car...

Page 115: ...he plotter s interface settings have been changed Ensure that the plotter s interface settings are correctly set ERROR 4 PARAMETER OVERFLOW A command containing a numeric parameter that exceeds that c...

Page 116: ...er set ERROR 6 Position overflow A command was executed with coordinate data that exceeds the effective cutting plotting area Execute the command with its coordinate data specified within the effectiv...

Page 117: ...CHAPTER 7 VACUUM SUCTION PRODUCT SUMMARY 7 1 Selecting the Vacuum Pump 7 2 Installation Location 7 3 Vacuum Pump Wiring...

Page 118: ...tic pressure kPa 5 4 or more 6 4 or more 7 9 or more Hose connection bore 38mm 50mm 50mm Make sure that the vacuum pump used with a VC model is affixed with either a label showing compliance with the...

Page 119: ...and so do not place anything flammable near the exhaust outlet Failure to observe this precaution could cause a fire Hose band Hose band CA2294 03 CA2294 02 CA2294 01 Vacuum pump Durable flexible hos...

Page 120: ...mount of permissible current Make sure that no foreign objects are sucked into the pump as there is a danger that the motor will lock up and that a large amount of current will flow causing damage to...

Page 121: ...CHAPTER 8 SPECIFICATIONS PRODUCT SUMMARY 8 1 Main Specifications 8 2 External Dimensions...

Page 122: ...en Oil based ballpoint pens Disposable ink pens 1 Cutting media Marking film vinyl fluorescent reflective stiff paper card up to 0 5 mm thick sandblast rubber sheets up to 1 0 mm thick high intensity...

Page 123: ...8 3 Chapter 8 SPECIFICATIONS 8 2 External Dimensions FC2250 60VC 1285 920 720 910 857 790 67 58 1040 Unit mm Dimensional accuracy 5 mm...

Page 124: ...8 4 Chapter 8 SPECIFICATIONS FC2250 120VC MG ES 526 877 944 67 1687 985 1040 101 72 162 1100 1568 1285 Unit mm Dimensional accuracy 5 mm...

Page 125: ...8 5 Chapter 8 SPECIFICATIONS FC2250 180VC ES0 526 877 944 67 1687 985 1040 101 72 162 1600 2068 1285 Unit mm Dimensional accuracy 5 mm...

Page 126: ...3 12 Creasing tools 2 9 Creasing tool test 3 16 Cutter blade Replacing 2 4 Cutter blade typ Setting 3 11 Cutter pen and cutter blade combinations 2 4 Cutter pen nomenclature 2 3 Cutter pen set 1 2 Cut...

Page 127: ...er turning on the plotter III Precautions on the handling of cutter pens II PROMPT lamp 1 5 Q QUALITY 3 14 Quick start guide 1 2 R Registration mark cutting function 4 24 Registration mark detection 4...

Page 128: ...unting 3 4 Tool up movement 5 33 Troubleshooting 6 2 Turning on the plotter 3 7 Types of cutterblades 2 2 U Usage precautions 1 2 USB cable 1 2 USB connection 3 3 USB interface 1 4 V Vacuum pump Selec...

Page 129: ...Specifications are subject to change without notice FC2250 Series User s Manual FC2250 UM 151 February 3 2009 2nd edition 01 GRAPHTEC CORPORATION...

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