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CHAPTER 1

SET-UP

This chapter describes the procedure to be taken after the unpacking to specify func-

tions that are required for the connection of this device to your computer.

Table of Contents

Installation Site .............................................................................................. 1.2

Effective cutting area ................................................................................... 1.4

Checking the Accessories ............................................................................. 1.5

Configuration and Function ........................................................................ 1.6

Main unit ............................................................................................... 1.6

Head ....................................................................................................... 1.8

Operation panel ................................................................................... 1.10

Connecting the Cables ............................................................................... 1.12

Connecting the signal wire cable for the blower ................................. 1.12

Connecting the interface cable ............................................................ 1.13

Connecting the power cable ................................................................ 1.14

Turning the power on/off ......................................................................... 1.16

Turning the power on .......................................................................... 1.16

Turning the power off .......................................................................... 1.17

Emergency stop ........................................................................................... 1.18

How to stop the device in an emergency ............................................ 1.18

How to reset the emergency stop ........................................................ 1.19

LOCAL/REMOTE Modes ......................................................................... 1.20

LOCAL mode and the indication on the LCD .................................... 1.20

REMOTE mode and the indications on the LCD ............................... 1.21

Matching the functions of the device

to the specifications of the computer ...................................................... 1.22

Rendering the set values on the personal computer effective

[MODE SET] > [CMD SW] ............................................................... 1.24

Setting the response value with respect to the valid area

[MODE SET] > [OH UNIT] ............................................................... 1.25

Setting the command origin [MODE SET] > [ORIGIN] .................... 1.26

Setting the resolution (GDP) [MODE SET] > [GDP] ........................ 1.27

Matching the specifications on the plotter's side ................................ 1.28

Setting for automatic head retract [AUTO VIEW] ............................. 1.29

Auto-OFF feature of the vacuum ............................................................... 1.31

Auto-OFF/Panel-OFF[MODE SET]>[VACUUM] ............................ 1.31

Summary of Contents for CF2 Series

Page 1: ...objects near the flat bed cutting panel as serious injury may result Particularly when lifting the head and operating the device without a work piece in order to check data one s hand can enter under...

Page 2: ...ur radio or television will be checked by turning off the power to the product If the interference is elimiated by turning the product off the product is the cause of interference In the event that th...

Page 3: ...it is operating Abso lutely never bring your hands or head near the head as doing so may result in cut fingers etc NOTES Make arrangements to deliver this Operation manual to the person in charge of...

Page 4: ...ing the power on 1 16 Turning the power off 1 17 Emergency stop 1 18 How to stop the device in an emergency 1 18 How to reset the emergency stop 1 19 LOCAL REMOTE Modes 1 20 LOCAL mode and the indicat...

Page 5: ...the reciprocal cutter cutter holder 2 20 Installing the crease roller 2 21 Adjusting the height of the head 2 22 Attaching the work holder 2 24 Selecting a tool TOOL SELECT 2 26 Setting cutting condi...

Page 6: ...t cannot be corrected by users 3 23 CHAPTER 4 APPLICATION FUNCTIONS 4 1 Assignment of pen numbers MODE SET PEN ASIGN 4 2 Setting the number cut function MODE SET MULTI PASS 4 6 Setting the ONE stroke...

Page 7: ...ution of the parameter dump 6 7 APPENDIX A Replacing the blade tips A 2 Tangential cutter blade A 2 Swivel blade A 4 B Local menu structure A 6 RC head model A 6 RT head model A 8 R head model A 10 C...

Page 8: ...ype Presence of Mark sensor Model name Size Model Name CF2 Size Head type Mark sensor 0912 1200 x 900mm 1215 1500 x 1200mm 1218 1800 x 1200mm RC Reciprocal cutter unit 2mm Creasing unit RT Reciprocal...

Page 9: ...ger only to property Example of pictorial signs The symbol indicates the case where some phenomenon that requires a CAUTION sign including DANGER and WARNING signs exists A con crete precaution precau...

Page 10: ...yourself since it is very dangerous for you to do so Power supply and voltage Be sure to use the device with the power supply specifications indicated Be sure to connect the plug of the power cable to...

Page 11: ...Do not bend the power cable and the communication cable and do not placed any matters These cables may be broken and heated the power cable can cause fire or electric shocks Do not dress baggy suits a...

Page 12: ...affected A plate that is not horizontal If the plotter is not leveled the plotter will fail to give correct results Also the tilted plotter can break A place that vibrates The device will fail to giv...

Page 13: ...f values that can be set Gives the description of operating procedure Indication on LCD is bracketed as INTERFACE Indicates the key to be used to select a function from indications given on LCD shown...

Page 14: ...normal conditions are encountered This chapter describes how to correct troubles after the occurrence of an abnormal condition on the device Chapter 4 Application functions This chapter describes help...

Page 15: ...ility and consistent cutting quality With its four axis X Y Z software servo control the device promises upgraded reliability With its high rigid special drive mechanism the device produces high preci...

Page 16: ...ure employed to lower the tool Circle correction When cutting out a circle the start and points of cutting sometimes fail to align in accordance with thickness and hardness of the work used However an...

Page 17: ...rning the power off 1 17 Emergency stop 1 18 How to stop the device in an emergency 1 18 How to reset the emergency stop 1 19 LOCAL REMOTE Modes 1 20 LOCAL mode and the indication on the LCD 1 20 REMO...

Page 18: ...laced the risk of trip ping over will be caused Place this device in a well ventilated area If this device is used in a closed space the blower exhaust and the reciprocal exhaust may cause the operato...

Page 19: ...ure reaches high levels Do not place eas ily flammable materials in the direction of the exhaust The exhaust temperature can rise as high as 140 C Since the temperature remains high even after the blo...

Page 20: ...cutting area does not change by the models of heads RC head and RT head Y axis Maximum effective cutting area X axis Model name X axis mm Y axis mm CF2 0912 1170 900 CF2 1215 1470 1200 CF2 1218 1770 1...

Page 21: ...RIES Accessories differs with the models of heads and applications Check the accessories referring to the accompanying Accessory list If you find any missing accessory or damaged one contact your loca...

Page 22: ...Adjusts the height of foot and keeps the cut panel surface leveled 6 Work guide Align the work to set straight 7 Operation panel Data required for the operation of the device are specified on this pan...

Page 23: ...r of this device Normally set it to the on state Set it to the off state when conducting maintenance works 3 Foot switch connector Foot switch for vacuum is connected to this connector Optional Note T...

Page 24: ...rk Mark sensor equipped model only 4 Light pointer Light up in red when matching the position for register mark detection Mark sensor equipped model only 3 Unit A A pen or swivel cutter option A 19 is...

Page 25: ...ting bar Used to adjust the height of the head in accordance with the thickness of a work to be used 3 Head safety cover Protects the operator from the blades If this cover is opened while the head is...

Page 26: ...1 10 Operation panel VACUUM POWER X Y PAGE C E E N D ORIGIN REMOTE LOCAL F1 F2 F3 1 2 3 4 9 8 6 5 7 10 11 12 13...

Page 27: ...d to scroll the head in the direction of the arrow while local menus see pages 2 2 to 2 5 are displayed 7 ORIGIN key Used to set a plotting origin ORIGIN at the top of the cutting area of the device 8...

Page 28: ...xhaust port of the blower unit option Blocking it can drop the suction force or give rise to a failure The signal wire cable for the blower connect the electrical box located below the cutting panel s...

Page 29: ...e cable or a cable that matches your computer 1 Turn off the power to the plotter and that to the personal computer 2 Insert one end of the interface cable into the connector on the electrical box Fix...

Page 30: ...pes of option Capacity 500W or more 10A or more Be sure to insert the power cable into an appropriately grounded receptacle If not there is a fear of the arising of electric shock hazards and damage t...

Page 31: ...2 pole receptacle is used additionally use the installation adapter supplied with the unit as an ac cessory Properly ground the earth cable green one then insert the power cable to the receptacle If...

Page 32: ...panel If a thing is present on the cutting panel the head may come in contact with the thing giving rise to a failure If the device is restarted do not turn on the power until 30 minute after turn ing...

Page 33: ...data received is displayed on the LCD and the device starts cutting plot ting according to the data displayed To clear the remaining data received press the REMOTE LOCAL key to cause the device to en...

Page 34: ...8 EMERGENCY STOP In an emergency the device can be stopped at once How to stop the device in an emergency 1 Press the EMERGENCY button This causes the device to stop its opera tion and turns the power...

Page 35: ...rn the EMERGENCYbutton clock wise for unlocking 2 Press the POWER ON switch The device will start up To recover from an emergency stop do so after powering off the device and waiting for 30 seconds Fa...

Page 36: ...ponding function key A set value can be input on this screen using function keys The asterisk mark given on the left of the set value indicates that the value is currently valid Sub menu 2 Function ex...

Page 37: ...TTER2 have been selected for the TOOL SELECTION in the LOCAL MENU If the marking roller has been selected F start correction and E end correction are not dis played When selecting a pen This REMOTE sc...

Page 38: ...19200 bps Data bit 7 8 bit Parity NO PARITY EVEN ODD Stop bit 1 2 bit Handshake Hardware X code E A software 1 Press the PAGE key several times until the LCD indicates page 3 of the LOCAL MENU 2 Selec...

Page 39: ...ected through command setting for the operation mode To return to the previous page press the PAGE _ key 9 Enter the input values Press the END key to enter the input values If you do not enter the in...

Page 40: ...the operation panel of the device are given priority while ignoring commands set on the CAD 1 Press the PAGE key several times until the LCD indicates page 3 of the LOCAL MENU 2 Select the MODE SET 3...

Page 41: ...dicates page 3 of the LOCAL MENU 2 Select the MODE SET 3 Press the PAGE key several times until the LCD indicates page 4 of the MODE SET 4 Set the OH UNIT to one of the fol lowing Press the F1 key to...

Page 42: ...l times until the LCD indicates page 3 of the LOCAL MENU 2 Select the MODE SET 3 Press the PAGE key several times until the LCD indicates page 4 of the MODE SET 4 Set the ORIGIN Press the F2 key to ch...

Page 43: ...DE SET 3 Press the PAGE key several times until the LCD indicates page 4 of the MODE SET 4 Set the GDP to on of the following Press the F3 key to change the se lected item alternately 5 Enter the inpu...

Page 44: ...n the plotter s side The command for using this device is MGL IIc3 Set the command of the CAD connected to the device to MGL IIc3 The only command in the operation mode is MGL IIc3 Switching commands...

Page 45: ...s to travel to the retracted position 3s When three second has passed after the completion of cutting plotting the head starts to travel to the retracted position 1 Press the PAGE key several times un...

Page 46: ...r the input values Press the END key to enter the input values If you do not enter the input data press the C E key MODE SET 2 6 AUTO VIEW 1s DUMMY CUT ON ONE STROKE OFF END LOCAL 3 4 INTERFACE MODE S...

Page 47: ...m off automatically regardless of the automatic head retraction function To use the vaccum function Blower available as opttion is needed Auto OFF Panel OFF MODE SET VACUUM 1 Press the PAGE key severa...

Page 48: ...1 32...

Page 49: ...2 7 Fixing a work 2 10 Adjusting the blade and the pen 2 12 Attaching the tools 2 17 Adjusting the height of the head 2 22 Attaching the work holder 2 24 Selecting a tool TOOL SELECT 2 26 Setting cut...

Page 50: ...p right head retracting position or bottom right and cap station INTERFACE Communication conditions for the serial port that matches the personal computer to be used are established MODE TEST Settings...

Page 51: ...D Z STROKE The height of the tool in its lifted position from the surface of a work to the bottom of tool is specified OH UNIT A value that is transmitted to the computer in return to the command for...

Page 52: ...CONDITION END or C E If the END key is pressed the set values will be entered If the C E key is pressed the set values will not be entered Sub menu for DATA CLEAR LOCAL 1 4 TOOL SELECT CONDITION TEST...

Page 53: ..._ The corresponding sub menu appears on the LCD The keys F1 F2 and F3 keys of the function keys are used in this explanation 4 Input a set value Change the set value using the six function keys that a...

Page 54: ...Set cutting conditions Set a cutting area Set an origin for plotting Change the operation mode to the REMOTE mode Transmit data Fixing the work Refer to P 2 10 Attaching tools Refer to P 2 17 Adjusti...

Page 55: ...the retracting point upper right of the cutting area This function is used when the head rests inside the cutting area to hinder the works If the VIEW see page 1 29 is specified the head will automat...

Page 56: ...oved to Press the F1 key to move the head to the lower right of the cutting area Press the F2 key to move the head to the retract point at the upper right of the cutting area VIEW 1 1 LOWER LEFT LOWER...

Page 57: ...mode You may open any page of the menu from among pages 1 to 4 2 Press one of the jog keys once The device enters the travel mode Coordinates of the tip of tool that is cur rently specified are displa...

Page 58: ...utting area in which cutting can be performed Fix a work within this area Cutting cannot be mechanically performed in any area outside the area marker labels Fixing a work that is comparatively light...

Page 59: ...uide plate or work guide pin 2 Press the VACUUM key The VACUUM lamp lights up in green The vacuuming unit actuates to pick the work by suction Fixing heavy weight packing etc A work such as a heavy we...

Page 60: ...h speed steel blade 30 of cutter holder 4N is described below Carbide blade 30 For hard works such as industrial rubber and packings High speed steel blade 30 For light weight and soft works such as c...

Page 61: ...the direction of the arrow tighten the dial stopper The dial has a play To elimi nate an error in the projecting amount of the blade tip tighten the dial stopper while keeping the dial held pushed in...

Page 62: ...up to 2 mm thick can be cut The carbide blades SPB 0045 0046 and high speed steel blades SPB 0043 0044 are the tools that can be used When using a cutter holder 2N be sure to set the VIBRATION of cut...

Page 63: ...e supplied pin set to be safe Pay attention to the blade orientation 2 Using the supplied hex wrench 1 5 mm fix the blade by tightening the fixing screw The amount of blade protru sion cannot be adjus...

Page 64: ...sen the locknut Loosen the locknut counterclockwise to loosen it 2 Turning the adjusting knob adjust the projecting amount of the blade tip The blade tip goes inside the holder when the adjustment kno...

Page 65: ...utter B B Refer to the Accessory List ATTACHING THE TOOLS The tools attached to each unit are as follows Attaching tools is a dangerous procedure Switch off the power before starting the tool attachme...

Page 66: ...in head unit A Turn the screw A counterclockwise to loosen it 2 Insert the eccentric cutter or plotter pen in unit unit A Fit the collar of the pen or the swivel cutter in the groove in the holder 3 T...

Page 67: ...er screw in the tan gential cutter Turn the stopper screw counterclockwise to loosen it 2 Insert the pin of unit C into the tan gential cutter while fitting the pin in the groove on the cutter 3 Tight...

Page 68: ...ew turn it coun terclockwise The fixing screw is 3 mm long If it is excessively loosened it will fall off unit B 4 Tighten the fixing screw Tighten the fixing screw while pressing up the cutter holder...

Page 69: ...en the stopper screw in the crease roller Turn the stopper screw counterclockwise to loosen it 2 Insert the pin of unit C into the mark ing roller while fitting the pin in the groove on the roller 3 T...

Page 70: ...e sure to support the head base by hand If lifting the head only by the height adjusting handle the height adjusting handle can break Be sure to tight the both fixing screws alternately If not the fix...

Page 71: ...t adjusting handle to lower the head Lower the head until the bottom end of the adjusting bar comes in contact with the top surface of the work 4 Tight the both fixing screws on the head alternately T...

Page 72: ...ng soft works sponges etc do not use the work holder The work holder is designed to hold works such as corrugated fiberboard When using a work holder be sure that overall bottom sur face is flat again...

Page 73: ...2 25 2 Set the work holder to unit B and tighten the screw Set the work holder by aligning its hole with the screw hole on unit B...

Page 74: ...ocal Rollers 1 to 4 Cutters 1 to 2 Model name Swivel blade Cutters 1 to 2 R cutters 1 to 2 RC head model O O O RT head model O O O The following describes how to set the head from A to B and the tool...

Page 75: ...er 2 5 Enter the input values Press the END key to enter the input values If you do not enter the input data press the C E key TOOL SELECT 1 1 HEAD B TOOL RecCutter 2 TOOL SELECT 1 1 HEAD B TOOL RecCu...

Page 76: ...speed at which the tool moves O O O O Pressure A pressure that is applied by the tool to a work O O O O Accele The max acceleration specified for the tool O O O O Change the acceleration in accordanc...

Page 77: ...e distance R is provided between each two of the line segments to add another one Press The pressure applied to the tool at the time of O O correction descending is to be corrected when cutting markin...

Page 78: ...R30 speed The speed that is employed when cutting an arc that is O 25 mm or more and less that 30 mm If OFF is selected the arc is cut at the previously specified speed R40 speed The speed that is em...

Page 79: ...iven below The tangential cutter comes in two different types a cutter attached to unit C and a reciprocal cutter vibration cutter attached to unit B Set values Speed 0 2 0 5 1 2 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 4...

Page 80: ...ts of 1 Ring distance 0 00 to 2 50 in increments of 0 05 mm Press correction 0 to 1000 in increments of 100 g Press Y 5000 to 5000 in increments of 100 g Cutting conditions for the swivel blade The fo...

Page 81: ...dequate values F1 Input a speed F2 Input a pressure F3 Input an acceleration If the minus key of the respective function keys is pressed a previous value is in dicated on the display 5 Invoke the 2nd...

Page 82: ...5 speed F2 Input an R10 speed F3 Input an R15 speed If the minus key of the respective function keys is pressed a previous value is indicated on the display 11 Enter the input values Press the END key...

Page 83: ...rn exactly matches the plot For the above stated case 1 re establish the cutting conditions See page 2 28 For the above stated cases 2 or 3 correct the trouble through the adjustment of the tools See...

Page 84: ...n the screen 5 Select the TEST CUT 6 Execute the TEST CUT Press the END key and the test cut will be executed To cancel the TEST CUT press the C E key This restores the step of pro cedure 2 on the scr...

Page 85: ...gential cutter Checkpoint Cause Corrective measure Reference page Lines fail to meet at point A Set value for the END See page 2 29 CORRECTION is too small The cutter is off center See page 3 6 Line a...

Page 86: ...tool adjustig functions Set a smaller value for the START CORRECTION Conduct the adjustment of the eccentricity that is one of the tool adjusting functions Conduct the adjustment of the eccentricity...

Page 87: ...mine the items to be adjusted using the samples as a guide In these sample the relation between the pen and the tangential cutter is explained In the case of the crease roller read the following while...

Page 88: ...which the cutter finishes cutting goes beyond or does not reach the predetermined end position Corrective measure Adjust the set value for the END COR RECTION in CUTTING CONDI TIONS using the cutting...

Page 89: ...nished with rotated clockwise or counterclockwise and the tangential cutter shifts to the right or left from the correct position Corrective measure Refer to the corrective measures for the samples B...

Page 90: ...n Corrective measure Refer to the corrective measures for the samples D and E Sample J The cutter rotates clockwise or counterclockwise the point at which the cutter finishes cutting goes beyond or do...

Page 91: ...g area 1 Invoke the LOCAL menu on the screen If the device is in the REMOTE LOCAL mode press the OO key to select the LOCAL mode 2 Press the PAGE key several times until the LCD indicates page 4 of th...

Page 92: ...he LL point Press the END key to enter the input values If you do not enter the input data press the C E key The step of procedure 3 will be restored on the LCD 7 Move the tool to the current UR point...

Page 93: ...ea Change the head speed or lift lower the tool when necessary 9 Enter the UR point Press the END key to enter the input values If you do not enter the input data press the C E key The step of procedu...

Page 94: ...otted near the origin Max effective cutting area Origin origin for plotting Data 1 Invoke the LOCAL menu on the screen If the device is in the REMOTE mode press the REMOTE LOCAL key to select the LO C...

Page 95: ...formance and enters into the LOCAL mode If the device is processing a circle it will stop after the completion of the processing of the circle For other line segments the device stops after pro cessin...

Page 96: ...e press the REMOTE LOCAL key to cause the de vice to enter the LOCAL mode If some processing is being done it will be interrupted 2 Press the PAGE key several times until the LCD indicates page 2 of t...

Page 97: ...HT POINTER 3 5 Tools are not aligned to each other TOOL SELECT 3 7 Flowchart of checking and adjusting procedures 3 7 General explanation of the adjustment of tools 3 8 Adjustment of the cutter 3 8 Ad...

Page 98: ...er value Refer to Chapter 2 Setting cutting conditions for how to set the pressure correction value See Page 2 28 In the case of a reciprocal head a full cut may not be achieved if the head height is...

Page 99: ...5 A circle of which radius is 5 R 10 A circle of which radius is 10 R 20 A circle of which radius is 20 R 50 A circle of which radius is 50 R 100 A circle of which radius is R 100 Some CADs cannot co...

Page 100: ...NG CONDITIONS can be so high as to break the board How to adjust Follow the adjusting procedure described below Place the corrugated board in such a way that its flutes are in parallel to the Y axis o...

Page 101: ...he ball point pen holder P 2 15 2 Display Local menu page 4 Press the PAGE key several times 3 Select TOOL ADJUST 4 Display TOOLADJUST menu page 2 Press the PAGE key one time 5 Select LIGHT POINTER 6...

Page 102: ...ter of pattern 99 9mm to 99 9mm 0 1mm pitch 8 Press END key to register the adjusted value In case of not register the value press C E key POINTER OFS 1 1 POINTER X 1 5mm POINTER Y 0 5mm TEST PATTERN...

Page 103: ...ation between the tools has to be adjusted To adjust the alignment of each tool use adjustment of the cutter and adjustment of the roller among the TOOL SELECT functions To execute the tool adjusting...

Page 104: ...bed below 1 Adjustment of the eccentricity to adjust the eccentricity of the blade tip and tools 2 Adjustment of angle to adjust the rotating angle of the cutter 3 Adjustment of the offset to eliminat...

Page 105: ...Reducing value A reduces the Increasing value A reduces the gap amount of protrusion In pattern B the tool is installed with tilted Pattern B has to be adjusted so that horizontal lines and vertical...

Page 106: ...cutter cutter Adjustment of the angle The rotating angle of the tangential cutter is adjusted Eliminate the difference in rotating angle between the plotted pattern and the cut pattern Two different p...

Page 107: ...adjust Follow the adjusting procedure given below Sample pattern How to adjust If the cutter deviates to the right If the cutter deviates to the left increase the X value for the cutter decrease the X...

Page 108: ...of the q angle to adjust the rotating angle of the roller 3 Adjustment of the offset to eliminate the deviation between the roller and the pen Adjustment of the eccentricity The tool may be off center...

Page 109: ...B that corresponds to a half of the distance corresponds to a half of the distance between the two lines between the two lines Adjustment of the angle The rotating angle of the roller is adjusted Eli...

Page 110: ...with the pattern decrease the value for the plotted pattern increase the value roller for the roller Adjustment of the offset Offset amount of the marked pattern as from the plotted pattern is adjust...

Page 111: ...roller deviates to the right If the roller deviates to the left increase the X value for the roller decrease the X value for the roller Sample pattern How to adjust If the roller deviates upward If th...

Page 112: ...icates page 4 of the LO CAL MENU 3 Select the TOOLADJSUT 4 Select the CUTTER ADJUST The menu changes to the eccentricity ad justment menu The illustration on the left is for when a roller is set to un...

Page 113: ...q angle 9 Select the pattern for the adjustment 1 2 10 To check the angle select the TEST PATTERN Plot the pattern using the pen then cut the pattern with the tangential cutter 11 Input a value for th...

Page 114: ...utter 15 Input a value for each item Input the amount of deviation in the X axis for the CUTTER X Input the amount of deviation in the Y axis for the CUTTER Y 16 Carry out steps of procedure 13 and 14...

Page 115: ...CAD Cause Corrective measure Reference page Error arises when transmitting data Cause Corrective measure Reference page Is the power cable securely connected to the device Properly connect the power...

Page 116: ...the head fails to go up and come down normally please contact your local dealer or MIMAKI office Has the screw in head A loosened Firmly re tighten the screw in the head A P 2 18 Is the plotting speed...

Page 117: ...n the wrong order An abnormal condition has arisen in the serial interface Improper key operation is carried out such as a change in the communication conditions while cutting or other performance of...

Page 118: ...Check the sheet for curling Check to see if the starting point to detect the registration mark has been set properly Check to see if the black or white registration mark is printed Check to see if th...

Page 119: ...age appears on the LCD immediately turn the power off and contact your local dealer or MIMAKI office Error message Error message ERROR 00 MAIN ROM ERROR 01 SERVO ROM ERROR 02 MAIN RAM ERROR 03 SERVO R...

Page 120: ...3 24...

Page 121: ...Setting the ONE stroke cutting MODE SET ONE STROKE 4 8 Setting the direction of rotation for the coordinate axis MODE SET ROTATE 4 9 Setting the cutter stroke MODE SET Z STROKE 4 10 Setting the unit...

Page 122: ...plotted and cut at a time 1 Invoke the LOCALmenu on the Press the PAGE key several times until the LCD indicates page 3 of the LOCAL MENU 2 Select the MODE SET 3 Press the PAGE key several times un t...

Page 123: ...ecCutter 1 RecCutter 2 10 Enter the input value If you do not enter the input data press the C E key PEN ASIGN 1 6 PEN 1 HEAD A TOOL PEN PEN ASIGN 2 6 PEN 2 HEAD A TOOL RecCutter 1 PEN ASIGN 2 6 PEN 2...

Page 124: ...object data will be copied 1 Execute the DATA CLEAR See page 2 48 Execute the data clear function immedi ately before receiving the object data to be copied 2 Cut a pattern according to the object dat...

Page 125: ...copy function If you do not want to copy the object data press the C E key If you want to perform cutting again re peat the aforementioned steps of proce dure from step 4 PAGE F2 END LOCAL 1 4 TOOL SE...

Page 126: ...5 60 Sec PRESS 1 Off 500 to 5000 g in increments of 50 g PRESS 2 Off 500 to 5000 g in increments of 50 g PRESS 3 Off 500 to 5000 g in increments of 50 g PRESS 4 Off 500 to 5000 g in increments of 50 g...

Page 127: ...tting op erations 8 Enter the input values Press the END key to enter the input values If you do not enter the input data press the C E key LOCAL 3 4 INTERFACE MODE SET SELF TEST MULTI PASS 2 2 PRESS...

Page 128: ...age 3 of the LOCAL MENU 2 Select the MODE SET 3 Press the PAGE key several times until the LCD indicates page 2 of the MODE SET 4 Specify a setting for the ONE STROKE from among the following on off s...

Page 129: ...3 of the MODE SET 4 Select one of the following as a setting for the ROTATE 90 90 5 Enter the input values Press the END key to enter the input values If you do not enter the input data press the C E...

Page 130: ...4 mm above the surface of a work 1 Press the PAGE key several times until the LCD indicates page 3 of the LOCAL MENU 2 Select the MODE SET 3 Select one of the following as a setting for the Z STROKE...

Page 131: ...Press the PAGE key several times until the LCD indicates page 5 of the MODE SET 4 Select one of the following as a setting for the UNIT mm inch 5 Enter the input values Press the END key to enter the...

Page 132: ...ted The illustration below gives the position at which dummy cut is performed and the size of dummy cut pattern 1 Press the PAGE key several times until the LCD indicates page 3 of the LOCAL MENU 2 Se...

Page 133: ...Enter the input values Press the END key to enter the input values If you do not enter the input data press the C E key MODE SET 2 5 AUTO VIEW 1 s DUMMY CUT ON ONE STROKE OFF MODE SET 2 5 AUTO VIEW 1...

Page 134: ...ction Secondly enter the point point A of the rightmost ruled line to be used to enter the inclination of ruled lines 1 Cause the device to enter the LOCAL state If the device is in the REMOTE state p...

Page 135: ...ncrease decrease the speed and lift lower the tip of the tool when necessary until point A is reached 6 Enter point A Press the END key to enter the input values If you do not enter the input data pre...

Page 136: ...ed in the case of expand is set to ON Y shaft work guide plate interrupt the cut area To pre vent hitting head B C tool and work guide plate not to use a work guide or use a pin Expand ON Work guide p...

Page 137: ...ress the END key to enter the value If you do not enter the input data press the C E key Confirmation screen of head move is dis played 6 Press the END key to start origin ini tialize operation Every...

Page 138: ...4 18...

Page 139: ...he square mark 5 3 Size of the register mark 5 4 The area where register marks and designs can be arranged 5 5 No plotting area around the register marks 5 6 The size of and the distance between regis...

Page 140: ...the register mark setting on LCD 1 Display the LOCAL menu page 3 Press PAGE key several times 2 Select MODE SET 3 Display the MODE SET page 6 Press PAGE key several times In the case of no sensor mode...

Page 141: ...th register mark The register mark described here is intended to detect the sheet inclination and the lengths along the X and Y axes It is not a mark for trimming Size of the square mark Each side of...

Page 142: ...0 30mm The line width of mark shall be equal to or more than 0 2 mm and equal to or less than 0 5 mm Refer to The size of and the distance between register marks see page 5 9 for the relationship betw...

Page 143: ...tting is permitted Over 30mm needed from plotting permitted area Within 20mm needed from plotting permitted area Over 10mm needed from media left edge Over 10mm needed from plotting permitted area TP1...

Page 144: ...a wrong origin may be detected or a mark read error can occur If a wrong mark origin is detected the cutting will be performed in a wrong area Square mark origin No plotting area Square Mark 10mm 10m...

Page 145: ...lor Mark origin Detected mark origin Example of cause of wrong detection2 The diarnce between square marks TP3 of pattern A and TP1 of pattern C or TP2 of pattern A and TP1 of patternB is less than 10...

Page 146: ...of cause of wrong detection3 The distance between register marks TP2 TP1 TP4 TP2 is smaller than the mark lengt No plotting area No plotting area Space larger than the mark length Space larger than th...

Page 147: ...ark suited for the distance A between the mark is as shown below If the mark size B is too small relative to the distance A the marks may not be detected correctly Be sure to prepare the register mark...

Page 148: ...to confirm ahead either register mark is detectable The register mark will not be deteced correctly if there is a strong glossy pattern hair line on the work or depending on the media work color Blac...

Page 149: ...ating function is rendered ineffective The STROKE function is rendered ineffective How to display the register mark setting on LCD 1 Display the DETECT SET see page 5 2 2 Set the DETECT Size and STYLE...

Page 150: ...nly the origin 2pt Detects the two register marks TP1 and TP2 Performs the skew compensa tion and the scale compensation in the Y direction 3pt Detects the three register marks TP1 TP2 and TP3 Perform...

Page 151: ...n detect the register mark AFTER With this setting enter the data X Y size after executing the register mark detection and perform scale compensation see page 5 12 If Mark detect is set to 1pt scale c...

Page 152: ...in the area of TP1 TP3 and TP1 TP2 Check sheet skew with a light pointer Press REMOTE LOCAL key on the jog mode the light pointer will light up Move the carriage between TP1 and TP3 with a jog key to...

Page 153: ...atically changes while pressing the jog key Press the F3 key enables to move the head to LL Lower Left 4 Press END key Start detecting a register mark When register mark detection failed error is disp...

Page 154: ...is not dis played If MARK DETECT is set to 2Pt X length is not displayed If MARK DETECT is set to 1Pt SCALE SET is not dis played 6 Press END key Plotter return to Local mode If press the C E scale se...

Page 155: ...nual 2 When cutting of first page finished change the work and press VACUUM If press the C E continuous cut stops 3 Detect the register mark see page 5 12 Once register mark detect is done copy is sta...

Page 156: ...igned 1 If it is in the REMOTE mode press REMOTE LOCAL key to enter the ROCALmode While processing it will be interrupted 2 Display the ROCAL menu page 2 Press PAGE key several time 3 Select DATA CLEA...

Page 157: ...lf test function Table of Contents Confirmation of cutting quality only by the single unit of the device SELF TEST 6 2 Cutting quality Sample Circle cutting R 6 3 Dump test SELF TEST 6 5 Executing the...

Page 158: ...e sample with coated board approximately 0 5 mm thick Firstly the device conducts marking then cuts the coated board along the outer shape of the pattern To perform this test coated board of which siz...

Page 159: ...es Pen No RC model RT model Head B B Tool Reciprocal cutter 1 Reciprocal cutter 1 Head C C Tool Roller 1 R Cutter 1 Head B B Tool Reciprocal cutter 2 Cutter 2 Head C C Tool Roller 1 Cutter 2 Head A A...

Page 160: ...st Press the END key to execute the func tion If you do not want to execute it press the C E key SELF TEST 1 5 PATTEN CUT 1 PATTEN CUT 2 DATA DUMP END SELF TEST 2 5 SAMPLE SAMPLE SAMPLE SELF TEST 3 5...

Page 161: ...atically changed to a pen Be sure to install a pen to the head A in prior 1 Select a pen for the tool using the tool selecting function See page 2 26 2 Place a sheet of A3 or larger paper in landscape...

Page 162: ...e pen 9 Execute the DATA DUMP The machine plots communication con ditions and stops 10 Transmit data form the computer to the device The device plots data transmitted from the computer with the ASCII...

Page 163: ...3 or larger paper in landscape orientation on the device while aligning the lower left corner of the paper to the origin marker label Be sure to align the lower left corner of the paper to the origin...

Page 164: ...the PARAMETER DUMP The head travels to the upper left of the paper to start plotting the parameters To abort press the REMOTE LOCAL key to temporarily interrupt the op eration then execute the data c...

Page 165: ...Output samples A 12 Cutting quality 1 A 12 Cutting quality 2 A 12 ASCII dump list A 13 Sample coated A 13 Sample E corrugated A 14 Sample B corrugated A 14 Circle cutting R 3 5 10 20 50 100 A 15 Param...

Page 166: ...the blade tip Touching the blade tip can injure your fingers Grind the blade tip and crest of the high speed steel blade using a hand lapper supplied with the device as an accessory Ground crest will...

Page 167: ...vice as an ac cessory Insert the blade tip into the holder while carefully checking the orientation of the blade tip Insert the blade tip as illustrated in the sketch on the left 3 Tighten the cutter...

Page 168: ...the swivel cutter 1 Loosen the locknut Turn the locknut counterclockwise to loosen it 2 Turning the adjusting knob counter clockwise draw out the holder B from the holder A 3 Replace the blade tip wi...

Page 169: ...Turning the adjusting knob clock wise put the holder B in the holder A 5 Tighten the locknut Turn the locknut clockwise to tighten it Refer to the explanation given in the Adjusting the blade See pag...

Page 170: ...5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 cm s PRESSURE 20 400 g OFFSET 0 00 2 50 mm ACCELE ACCELERATION 0 1 0 5 g SPEED 2 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 cm s PRESSURE 500 1500 g ACCELE ACCELERATION 0 1 0 5 g FRONT...

Page 171: ...Sensor equipped model only PEN 1 6 HEAD A TOOL PEN TOOL SWIVEL HEAD B TOOL RecCutter 1 RecCutter 2 HEAD C TOOL ROLLER 1 ROLLER 2 ROLLER 3 ROLLER 4 R CUTTER 1 R CUTTER 2 A LENG LENGTH 4 00 4 00 B 4 00...

Page 172: ...F 1 2 3 4 5 cm s R15 SPEED OFF 1 2 3 4 5 10 cm s R20 SPEED OFF 1 2 3 4 5 10 15 cm s R30 SPEED OFF 1 2 3 4 5 10 15 20 cm s R40 SPEED OFF 1 2 3 4 5 10 15 20 25 cm s R50 SPEED OFF 1 2 3 4 5 10 15 20 25 3...

Page 173: ...E CORRECTION B C LIGHT POINTER Sensor equipped model only PEN 1 6 HEAD A TOOL PEN TOOL SWIVEL HEAD B TOOL RecCutter 1 RecCutter 2 HEAD C TOOL CUTTER 1 CUTTER 2 A LENG LENGTH 4 00 4 00 B 4 00 4 00 TEST...

Page 174: ...R15 SPEED OFF 1 2 3 4 5 10 cm s R20 SPEED OFF 1 2 3 4 5 10 15 cm s R30 SPEED OFF 1 2 3 4 5 10 15 20 cm s R40 SPEED OFF 1 2 3 4 5 10 15 20 25 cm s R50 SPEED OFF 1 2 3 4 5 10 15 20 25 30 cm s R100 SPEE...

Page 175: ...ADJUST ADJUST CIRCLE CORRECTION B LIGHT POINTER Sensor equipped model only PEN 1 6 HEAD A TOOL PEN TOOL SWIVEL HEAD B TOOL RecCutter 1 RecCutter 2 A LENG LENGTH 4 00 4 00 B 4 00 4 00 TEST PATTERN CUTT...

Page 176: ...A 12 C OUTPUT SAMPLES Cutting quality 1 Cutting quality 2...

Page 177: ...A 13 ASCII dump list Sample coated...

Page 178: ...A 14 Sample E corrugated Sample B corrugated...

Page 179: ...A 15 Circle cutting R 3 5 10 20 50 100 Parameter dump list R 3 R 5 R 10 R 20 R 50 R 100...

Page 180: ...mand MGL IIc3 MGL IIc supported 3 Interface RS 232C Packing configuration Main unit and pedestal separated and packed in one box blower packed in separate box Width 1757 2057 2357 Depth 1595 1895 Heig...

Page 181: ...nforming to JIS X 5101 Transmission speed bps 1200 2400 4800 9600 19200 Start bit length 1 Stop bit length 1 1 5 2 Parity bit No parity even number odd number Hand shake Hard X code Configuration of t...

Page 182: ...slightly stained clear stains with a piece of clean and dry cloth If the cutting panel surface is heavily stained impregnate a piece of clean and dry cloth with a little amount of alcohol and wipe th...

Page 183: ...Until AB corrugated fiberboard RC Cutter holder 2N SPA 0113 A101210 For SPB 0043 0044 0045 0046 0047 0008 Up to 2 mm thick RC RT R Titanium coated blade 45 SPB 0008 A100106 SPA 0053 holder use SPA 01...

Page 184: ...OPT C0194 OPT C0195 Filter OPT C0165 A100840 For OPT C0129 OPT C0130 OPT C0131 Commercially available pen holder SPA 0073 A100563 Supports specific commercially available ballpoint pens Felt mat Recip...

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