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AFR-24S

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Page 1: ...V 2 2020 Oct http www GCCworld com AFR 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: ...uto Feeder Installation 2 3 Install The Magnetic Media Separator 2 4 Blade and Blade Holder Installation 2 4 1 Blade Installation 2 4 2 Blade Holder Installation 30 33 33 33 35 2 5 Automatic Blade Len...

Page 4: ...ning System 5 1 Introduction 101 5 2 AAS Contour Cutting System 102 5 2 1 Notice for Registration Marks 102 5 2 2 AAS II On RX II 103 5 2 3 Automatic Distinction Of The Plot Direction 105 5 3 Printer...

Page 5: ...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 6: ...ed 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 an extension cable...

Page 7: ...below O CORRECT X INCORRECT 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 the top rel...

Page 8: ...Prepare a working table that accommodates your RXII 61 with auto feeder The required working table should be larger than 1 100 mm in width 800 mm in length and 600 mm in height Prepare three outlets f...

Page 9: ...he items listed below please check carefully If you find any item missing please consult your local dealer for further assistance M Ma ac ch hi in ne e S St ta an nd da ar rd d I It te em m Q Qu ua an...

Page 10: ...ckage Item Q ty Photo Auto Feeder 1 unit Auto Feeder Accessories Media collection tray 1 set Left Right connecting bracket 2 pcs Thumb screw 2 pcs Screw 4 pcs Power cable 1 pc RS232 cable 1 pc Install...

Page 11: ...edia to a proper position Media storage tray Stack the media for later use Blower Blow air to separate the media and avoid double feeding Magnetic Media separator Separate the media to avoid double fe...

Page 12: ...Power switch 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 med...

Page 13: ...nterface 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 C...

Page 14: ...ing 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 the clear guide line marks Platen...

Page 15: ...als such as window tinting film Light Medium Heavy Please note that the pressure of the pinch rollers on the left and right sides should always be the same or heavier than the pinch rollers in the mid...

Page 16: ...host computer and how to set up the computer cutting plotter interconnection 2 1 1 USB Connection 1 Turn on the machine 2 Connect the USB connector to the machine and then USB driver will be installed...

Page 17: ...install from the driver list and click on Windows Driver Win 7 and above Automatic Detection or Manual Selection to start installing the Driver and AAS plug in Step 3 Click Next to start the driver in...

Page 18: ...ing application programs before you start installing the driver and then click OK Step 7 The installation will take a few minutes to complete and you will see a message below and click on OK upon comp...

Page 19: ...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 second copy of the driver will be installed 3 For users who have...

Page 20: ...have to remove 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 an...

Page 21: ...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 22: ...Manual 22 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 23: ...munication parameters Baud Rate and Data Bits Parity to match the setting of software package refer to chapter 3 Misc key description 2 1 3 Ethernet Connection A Networking Connectivity Setup Step 1 C...

Page 24: ...vity Setup There are two ways to output your plot through Ethernet If you output your plot through GreatCut please follow the instruction I Output through GreatCut if you output your plot through Adob...

Page 25: ...ual 25 Step 2 Go to Output Devices under Settings Step 3 Select a model at Driver in Setup Device window Step 4 Input the IP address you had acquired from the control panel to the TCP IP Click OK to c...

Page 26: ...ter 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 right of Current Output Device and select Add local device...

Page 27: ...talled You can output from AI or CorelDRAW directly now 2 1 4 Data Transmitting There are two options to transmit the data from the computer to the cutting plotter Option 1 With proper interface setti...

Page 28: ...er driver as a shared printer then use B PC to connect A PC s printer driver via Intranet A PC B PC Step 1 Set A PC s printer driver as a shared printer Right click on printer icon choose Printer prop...

Page 29: ...inter option Step 3 Send a job from A PC to the machine to check if A PC is connected to the machine Step 4 Activate A PC s Printer Driver from B PC s Network Step 5 Right click on the printer icon an...

Page 30: ...th side of the auto feeder with screws to fix the auto feeder to cutter 2 Tighten the thumb screw to fix the connecting brackets to the side plate of the cutter 3 Loose the screws on the side brackets...

Page 31: ...AFR 24S User Manual 31 5 Loose the screw on the rear platen 6 Fix the connecting bracket on the rear platen with screws 7 Then assemble the media collection tray onto the connecting bracket...

Page 32: ...on both side reach the ground and brace the media collection tray 9 Inset the media stopper into the groove of the media collection tray The media stopper is fixed by magnet adjust the media stopper...

Page 33: ...magnetic media separator contains a magnet which is used to attach the media separator to a feeder Users can move the magnetic media separators to a proper position whenever needed 2 4 Blade and Blade...

Page 34: ...Blade tip adjustment screw clockwise or count clockwise Tips The proper length means the blade s length is adjusted 0 1mm more than film s thickness That is if the thickness of film is 0 5mm then blad...

Page 35: ...er 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 ready to use Step 4 Use the rev...

Page 36: ...essary to maintain the cutting quality The quality of the blade deeply affects cutting quality So be sure to use a high quality blade to ensure good cutting results 2 5 Automatic Blade Length Detectio...

Page 37: ...and blade length tests 4 When blade holder and blade length tests are finished the screen will show you to what degree the unit of the value following CW or CCW is circle and in which direction CW clo...

Page 38: ...Creasing tool and holder from the carriage Step 2 Make sure the cylinder is at UP position Press the cylinder by hand and hold the bottom to ensure the VCM to be hold while pressing as shown on below...

Page 39: ...hand screw to lock it s position Step 5 Place the high adjustment jig under the creasing tool position and insert the creasing tool holder Make sure the cylinder is in UP position Press down the tool...

Page 40: ...anual 40 Step 6 Press the top of the creasing tool and hold at bottom of the cylinder to ensure the holder is set at the proper high Step 7 Turn the lower hand screw to lock the position of creasing t...

Page 41: ...7 1 GreatCut Installation Step 1 Click GreatCut Registration in installation DVD to go to http gccvoucher eurosystems lu and then enter your voucher code provided when purchasing GreatCut and click Go...

Page 42: ...4 The registration is completed you should receive two emails one is registration confirmation with activation link and another is your license data with ecf file Step 5 Check your email to see if you...

Page 43: ...4S User Manual 43 Step 6 Or click Install GreatCut in installation DVD Step 7 Select a destination folder Step 8 Select Typical and click Next Note You may select custom setup to install additional dr...

Page 44: ...AFR 24S User Manual 44 Step 9 Select the folder and click Next Default program folder in the start menu is GCC GreatCut 3 Step 10 GreatCut is installing Step 11 Click Finish to complete installation...

Page 45: ...he license data email to install your license data to GreatCut so that you don t need to fill in your information again Step 13 If the license do not install successfully you will need to fill in your...

Page 46: ...Optional Item 2 7 2 1 Auto Installation Step 1 Put your installation DVD into your CD ROM to start the installation The software is compatible with Windows 7 and above and Macintosh OSX 10 6 and above...

Page 47: ...AFR 24S User Manual 47 Step 4 Select I accept the agreement and press Next Step 5 Use the default folder suggested or select a folder you want to install the Sure Cuts A Lot and press Next...

Page 48: ...p 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 extension file with Sure Cuts A Lot software Then press Next...

Page 49: ...nual 49 Step 7 Tick Launch Sure Cuts A Lot 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 it is connected t...

Page 50: ...key shown on the DVD front cover to the Serial column and press OK to complete the activation Step 11 Launch Sure Cuts A Lot select My Cutter under Cutter and select Manage Cutters Step 12 Select Comp...

Page 51: ...see the Site Code and Activation Code fields appear The Site Code field will be pre filled in and cannot be changed Step 2 Visit http www craftedge com activation surecutsalot via an internet connecte...

Page 52: ...and hit ok 2 7 2 3 Re install Sure Cuts A Lot Software If 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 unde...

Page 53: ...rt 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 bottom of machine in late...

Page 54: ...plete Desktop Media Support System will be shown as in Figure 2 17 2 9 Instruction of Damper Roller machine only Turn the wheel as instructed below to adjust damping The bigger the number is the stron...

Page 55: ...Step 1 Unscrew the Cover from the Tool Carriage using a screw driver Figure 2 31 and 2 32 Step 2 Manually disassemble the Cover which will still be connected to the Tool Carriage through wires Figure...

Page 56: ...e Cover will be removed completely Figure 2 35 and 2 36 Note Please disconnect the wires at the white Wire Joint with care as the fans will not be working if these wires are split elsewhere Figure 2 3...

Page 57: ...Figure 2 39 and 2 40 The Cut off Unit will drop automatically once the board is pushed to the left Figure 2 41 Step 6 Remove the screw from the Cut off Unit Figure 2 42 and 2 43 and disassemble the Cu...

Page 58: ...attracted by the magnet on it and replace it with a new Cut off Blade along the track highlighted in red using tweezers Figure 2 45 and 2 46 Note The Cut off Blade is sharp so please handle with care...

Page 59: ...Holder downwards Figure 2 47 and 2 48 and attach the screw Figure 2 49 Step 9 Assemble the Cut off Unit back to the Tool Carriage by pushing the metal board on the right while pushing the Cut off Uni...

Page 60: ...AFR 24S User Manual 60 Push to the left Figure 2 51 Figure 2 50 Figure 2 52...

Page 61: ...the wires at the white Wire Joint Figure 2 53 Step 11 Assemble the Tool Carriage Cover back to the Tool Carriage please locate the end of the screw to the hole on the carriage before tightening the sc...

Page 62: ...n To display functions and error messages Power LED To indicate the power status light up power on light off power off 4 Arrow Keys To move position select function or change setting ENTER To set item...

Page 63: ...To perform cutting test on different media CUT OFF To cut off the material when the job is completed MISC To set up functions TOOL SELECT To select tools DATA CLEAR To clear up internal memory Please...

Page 64: ...ENTER Up Speed 72 cm s Select OK ENTER Pause Setup Resume Sending data PAUSE FORCE use to select ENTER to enable the setting OFFSET DATA CLEAR TOOL SELECT S 72 F 80 O 0 275 L 150000 W 327 T1M AAS Spe...

Page 65: ...Select OK ENTER Repeat AAS Job Select OK ENTER Redo Jobs in Memory Select OK ENTER Recut 1 Select OK ENTER Copy 1 Select OK ENTER Recut number 0 99 Copy number 1 999 move origin M X Y Draft Fair Norma...

Page 66: ...t 0 00mm Select OK ENTER Pouncing 0 mm Select OK ENTER 1S 72 F 80 O 0 275 M Select OK ENTER Set Smoothing Cut Select OK ENTER Set Tangential Mode Select OK ENTER Panel Setup Select OK ENTER Factory De...

Page 67: ...ect Language Select OK ENTER Select Unit Select OK ENTER DHCP Select OK ENTER Enabled Disabled IP Address Select OK ENTER IP Address set Submask set Gateway set MAC Address 00 CF 52 72 03 01 Firmware...

Page 68: ...de or Pen then adjust the offset values after pressing Enter if necessary 0 000 1 000mm 0 275mm FORCE C Force To set or modify the value of cutting blade force When the cutting force exceeds 450g the...

Page 69: ...apply this feature on is loaded and the origin repositioned to the first registration mark before starting When the first AAS job repeat completes the user will be offered the choice of Repeat AAS Jo...

Page 70: ...ng To make perforated patterns In order to use this function Pouncing tool must be installed Before start pouncing place pouncing strip on top of the cutting pad to protect the cutting pad Set the val...

Page 71: ...or Roll type sizing will be performed whenever the machine is turned on User Defined Default EDGE Default ROLL User Defined Vacuum To help improve tracking and cutting accuracy by turning on the fans...

Page 72: ...to choose the Denominator then 4 Press UP ARROW DOWN ARROW to change the values of the actual length Image Scaling Length Set Communication To build up the communication between host computer and cut...

Page 73: ...tion by registration marks or input the value manually 200mm intervals Pen Height Detect To detect the height of pen automatically CUT OFF Cut off Paper To cut off the material automatically when the...

Page 74: ...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 75: ...ccording 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 and cutter Step...

Page 76: ...er Step 8 Press ENTER key to start media width sizing 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 ENTER key to...

Page 77: ...he 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 process Note Adjust paper is to calibrate positi...

Page 78: ...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 79: ...refer to 4 6 2 RX II Creasing Print Driver setting Creasing Page 4 After completing the creasing it will come to cut directly NOTE It is suggested to use die cut kiss cut function instead of regular...

Page 80: ...again on the back side AAS will automatically detect the paper edge and calculate the distance from the printed image to the paper edge to identify the location of printed image Please follow the ins...

Page 81: ...load the media properly please follow the procedures listed below Step 1 Use the lever on the upper right side of the cutting plotter to raise or lower down pinch rollers Pull the lever forward until...

Page 82: ...proper position Be sure the pinch rollers must be positioned above the grid drum The white marks on the top trail will remind you where the grid drums are Figure 4 3 Note Be sure that the media must...

Page 83: ...e power the tool carriage will measure the size of the media automatically And the plotting cutter begins to work Figure 4 4 X Incorrect Note 1 Always adjust the position with the pinch roller raised...

Page 84: ...d Offset Adjustment Before sending your designs for cutting you may perform a cut test to generate satisfactory cutting results The Cut Test should be repeated until the appropriate cutting conditions...

Page 85: ...force is appropriate If not or cut through the back paper press FORCE KEY to adjust the tool force until an optimum force is obtained Figure 4 14 If the pattern appears to be BB or CC layout press OFF...

Page 86: ...ec Smooth cut Disable Quality Small Letter 4 5 When Completing the Cutting Job After completing the cutting job raise the sheet loading lever and then remove the material or you can use the cutoff fun...

Page 87: ...wer speeds higher quality Faster speeds 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 Mo...

Page 88: ...terial will be cut off after 10mm of the image The value for the cut off function is adjustable You can set the value between 0mm 100mm depending on your need Vector Function 1 Normal This is the defa...

Page 89: ...nt driver will analyze your image and automatically determine the most efficient processing path to process your image 5 Section Cutting Users can output long picture by section cutting which could ma...

Page 90: ...ed location on your computer Saved parameter setting files will be tagged with the RX II series extension LOAD This function allows you to load previously saved print driver parameters ORIGINAL This f...

Page 91: ...olors are referred to as Tools Think of each color as a designated cutter setting rather than as a color An image that is made up of black red and blue colors will be processed using the cutter settin...

Page 92: ...mposed of colors that are not part of the creasing menu s default color selection and instead of modifying your image you simply would like to assign the cutter settings based on the existing colors f...

Page 93: ...AFR 24S User Manual 93 1 Double click the color you want to define and press Define Custom Colors button 2 Remember the RGB code Figure 4 22...

Page 94: ...AFR 24S User Manual 94 3 Open the Outline Pen Color Click More in the CorelDRAW and select RBG or open Color Picker in the Adobe Illustrator CorelDRAW Adobe Illustrator...

Page 95: ...AFR 24S User Manual 95 4 Set the RGB code in the CorelDRAW or Adobe Illustrator as same as Print driver that makes cutting plotter cut in right parameters CorelDRAW Adobe Illustrator...

Page 96: ...tting force during operation with a range setting from 0 600g Offset Creasing Page DEFAULT SETTING 0 25mm The offset slider controls the blade offset depending on the blade you used Die Cut Creasing P...

Page 97: ...Page The Image Scaling function can allow you to set the image scale of media length and width to decrease the difference between the actual length and the ideal length caused by various media used w...

Page 98: ...represents 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 Un...

Page 99: ...section 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 c...

Page 100: ...il 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...

Page 101: ...ustrator Plug In A 6 GreatCut Plug In 5 1 Introduction The RX II series cutting plotters feature a standard Automatic Aligning System AAS II to guarantee precise contour cutting quality by detecting t...

Page 102: ...ration marks Position for registration marks and medium The registration marks have to be Created by cutting software like GreatCut SCAL Illustrator Plug In or CorelDRAW plug in SignPal Color black co...

Page 103: ...plug in Hand made marks or drawings won t be reorganized by GCC cutting plotters For more details about registration mark setting in cutting software please refer to the software setting in Appendix 1...

Page 104: ...images Command Esc D2 XDist YDist XStep YStep Layout In between distance on X 200 600mm default 300mm In between distance on Y 200 600mm default 300mm High Precision Long Picture Cutting RX II series...

Page 105: ...sequence when the material is fed in the standard way 1 2 3 4 while Figure 5 2 is how RX II series detects registration marks 3 4 1 2 when the material is reversely fed RX II series is able to detect...

Page 106: ...g job If there are any adjustments to be made you can change the offset value by following the steps Measure the offset values from the printed line and the actual cutting line Enter the AAS Offset un...

Page 107: ...he AAS II settings please proceed scaling for width and length The blade offset value isn t set for this test graphic please set it according to the blade you use If you have any question please conta...

Page 108: ...tour 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 gr...

Page 109: ...t 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 area Suggested 30mm margin on both le...

Page 110: ...f 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 change the maximum paper size in RX II ser...

Page 111: ...a 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 va...

Page 112: ...If 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 r...

Page 113: ...rd 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...

Page 114: ...nd 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 pro...

Page 115: ...r 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 116: ...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 117: ...m blade force Refer to Chapter 4 3 Cutting Force and Offset Adjustment Is the tool offset set up properly Yes No Adjust the tool offset to obtain an optimum value Is there any dirt adhered to the blad...

Page 118: ...140 D x 782 H mm Weight Approx 47 5 kg Cutter unit 25 5 kg Auto feeder unit 22 kg Cutter unit RXII 61 Creasing Cutting speed Max 1 530 mm s at 45 direction Acceleration Max 4 2 G Cutting force Max 600...

Page 119: ...0 50 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 bla...

Page 120: ...to the 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...

Page 121: ...mple 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 outl...

Page 122: ...RX II User Manual CorelDRAW Output A 3 4 Select File Print to output the file to your cutters 5 Choose the correct model you have installed...

Page 123: ...page 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...

Page 124: ...tallation Please refer to Step 8 in Chapter 2 7 1 2 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...

Page 125: ...area to 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 se...

Page 126: ...RAW Plug 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 GCCMadu...

Page 127: ...1 The system 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 th...

Page 128: ...revent sheets 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 registratio...

Page 129: ...ep The distance 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...

Page 130: ...rks as shown 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...

Page 131: ...stration 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 detecti...

Page 132: ...The distance 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 i...

Page 133: ...ple Copies 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...

Page 134: ...ion marks 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 con...

Page 135: ...RX II Series User Manual 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 136: ...icable for Adobe Illustrator Version CS4 CS5 CS6 CC Installation Please refer to Step 8 in Chapter 2 7 1 2 Driver Installation to install AAS plug in for Adobe Illustrator Printer Setting Step 1 Go to...

Page 137: ...RX II Series User Manual Illustrator Plug In A 5 Step 2 Go to the Advanced page and make sure the Enable advanced printing features box is unchecked...

Page 138: ...In A 5 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...

Page 139: ...ation marks 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 t...

Page 140: ...n A 5 Step 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 tic...

Page 141: ...RX II Series User Manual Illustrator Plug In A 5 Step 8 Hit Edit Artboards Step 9 Click on Presets Fit Artboard to Artwork bounds...

Page 142: ...Series User Manual 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...

Page 143: ...tep 12 Print 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 regi...

Page 144: ...RX II Series User Manual Illustrator Plug In A 5 Step 15 Select the cutter model position the object in the bottom left corner...

Page 145: ...RX II Series User Manual Illustrator Plug In A 5 Step 16 Your job is now completed Add Registration Mark by page size...

Page 146: ...by page 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 regist...

Page 147: ...to leave 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 regis...

Page 148: ...of registration 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...

Page 149: ...5 Make sure 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...

Page 150: ...materials 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...

Page 151: ...3 If you 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...

Page 152: ...stance of 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 sele...

Page 153: ...xis Range 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 i...

Page 154: ...VD GCC AASII System Below is a step by step instruction of using the AAS function in GreatCut software through CorelDRAW and Adobe Illustrator Edit your image in CorelDRAW 4 Point Positioning Step 1 C...

Page 155: ...Plug In A 6 Step 2 Complete contour line settings including contour offset value and press Calculate to confirm Contour lines will be added to the images Contour offset is the distance between the ob...

Page 156: ...d Round in sharp corners The picture is shown as below 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 offs...

Page 157: ...RX II User Manual GreatCut Plug In A 6 Step 3 Press the Settings icon on the GreatCut toolbar Step 4 Press the button on the right of Jog marks...

Page 158: ...Marks window and click OK Step 6 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 be...

Page 159: ...RX II User Manual GreatCut Plug In A 6 Step 7 Click the Set Jog Marks icon on the GreatCut toolbar The system will create the 4 marks as shown in the picture below...

Page 160: ...the size 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 regi...

Page 161: ...p 1 Select 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...

Page 162: ...r Manual 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 a...

Page 163: ...RX II User Manual GreatCut Plug In A 6 Step 5 Click output and the object will be sent to GCC Cutting Plotter...

Page 164: ...square 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...

Page 165: ...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 size...

Page 166: ...the 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 axi...

Page 167: ...RX II User Manual 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 168: ...to 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 W...

Page 169: ...RX II User Manual 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 170: ...Select 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 re...

Page 171: ...elect 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 Co...

Page 172: ...OK 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...

Page 173: ...RX II User Manual 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 174: ...X II User Manual 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 Fil...

Page 175: ...t Plug 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 obj...

Page 176: ...e is 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 tole...

Page 177: ...RX II User Manual GreatCut Plug In A 6 Step 5 Press the button on the right of Jog marks...

Page 178: ...d click 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...

Page 179: ...RX II User Manual 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 180: ...t Step 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 reg...

Page 181: ...RX II User Manual 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 182: ...RX II User Manual GreatCut Plug In A 6 Step 5 Click output and the object will be sent to GCC Cutting Plotter...

Page 183: ...square 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...

Page 184: ...long 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...

Page 185: ...s Step 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...

Page 186: ...RX II User Manual 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 187: ...ction 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 Wh...

Page 188: ...RX II User Manual 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 189: ...RX II User Manual GreatCut Plug In A 6 Step 4 The system will activate GreatCut automatically and import the registration marks and contour line to GreatCut...

Page 190: ...al GreatCut 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...

Page 191: ...es desired 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 hor...

Page 192: ...tCut 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 t...

Page 193: ...RX II User Manual GreatCut Plug In A 6 Step 11 Go to GreatCut window press Output button...

Page 194: ...RX II User Manual GreatCut Plug In A 6...

Page 195: ...Start 4 SignPal 12 Features List 1 Installing the SignPal 12 software To install the software you must have Administrator privileges To use the software you must have Administrator or Power User privi...

Page 196: ...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 software package 2 In login section cl...

Page 197: ...RXII User Manual SignPal 12 Instruction A 7 3 Check your mailbox and click website link in the email then complete the information fields...

Page 198: ...RXII User Manual SignPal 12 Instruction A 7 4 Open Autorun in the WinRAR file Then install software step by step by following the wizard...

Page 199: ...RXII User Manual SignPal 12 Instruction A 7 5 Paste your code into activation code field 6 Select language you need click OK and finish installation...

Page 200: ...RXII User Manual 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 201: ...me You 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 ent...

Page 202: ...7 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 em...

Page 203: ...Instruction 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...

Page 204: ...RXII User Manual SignPal 12 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 205: ...Manual SignPal 12 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...

Page 206: ...menu 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...

Page 207: ...nPal 12 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...

Page 208: ...RXII User Manual SignPal 12 Instruction A 6...

Page 209: ...RXII User Manual SignPal 12 Instruction A 6 3 Select File Print Setup in SignPal Software and select the printer...

Page 210: ...RXII User Manual SignPal 12 Instruction A 6 4 Select File Document Setup in SignPal and select paper size...

Page 211: ...RXII User Manual SignPal 12 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 212: ...on A 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...

Page 213: ...ositioning 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 S...

Page 214: ...n Print 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 Th...

Page 215: ...RXII User Manual SignPal 12 Instruction A 6...

Page 216: ...ath Text 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...

Page 217: ...Points 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 Compo...

Page 218: ...g Rotate 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 Bo...

Page 219: ...s of 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...

Page 220: ...ompany 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 orientatio...

Page 221: ...re Cuts 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...

Page 222: ...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 http SVGCuts com is the top of source for designer...

Page 223: ...on on 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 a...

Page 224: ...gs to 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 r...

Page 225: ...or a 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 q...

Page 226: ...you 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 materia...

Page 227: ...m Sure 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...

Page 228: ...er setting 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 wi...

Page 229: ...RX II User Manual 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 230: ...el Cut 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...

Page 231: ...gn and 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 differ...

Page 232: ...RX II User Manual 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 233: ...easing 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 acco...

Page 234: ...Presents 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 an...

Page 235: ...RX II User Manual 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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