GCC Technologies EP-60 Operation & User’s Manual

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Important Information IIIm m mpppooorrrtttaaannnttt IIInnnfffooorrrm m maaatttiiiooonnn PRECAUTIONS IN USE
For safety concern, please always hold the cutter firmly from the bottom when moving it. Do not move the cutter by clasping the depression area on both sides.
Do not shake or drop the blade holder, a blade tip maybe fly out.
During operation, keep away from any moving parts of the cutter (such as the carriage, drums). Also be careful that your clothing and hairs do not be caught.
Always connect the power cable to a grounded outlet.
Always use the accessory power cable that is provided. Do not wire the power cable so that it becomes bent or caught between objects.
Do not connect the power cable to branching outlet to which other machines are also connected, or use an extension cable. There is danger of overheating and of misoperation of the machine.
Keep the tools away from children where they can reach.
Always put the pinch rollers within position of the white marks. Thanks for your purchase of GCC Expert Pro Cutting Plotter. For your safety and to optimize the performance of the Expert Pro, please read the user manual completely and keep it in a correct location.

Contents CCoonntteennttss Important Information 1. General Information 1.1 Introduction 1-1 1.2 Package Items 1-1 1.3 Product Features 1-2 1.4 Appearance of Expert Pro 1-3 1.4.1 Front View of Expert Pro 1-4 1.4.2 Back View of Expert Pro 1-4 1.4.3 The Whole View of Expert Pro 1-4 1.4.4 The Left-hand Side of Expert Pro 1-5 1.4.5 The Right-hand Side of Expert Pro 1-5 2. Installation 2.1 Precaution 2-1 2.2 Stand & Flexible Media Support System 2-2 2.2.1 Stand Installation (for EP-60) 2-2 2.2.2 Stand & Flexible Media Support System (for EP-132S) 2-5 2.3 Desktop Support Brackets 2-10 2.4 Blade Installation 2-12 2.5 Instruction of Damper Roller 2-15 2.6 Cable Connections 2-16 2.6.1 USB Interface 2-16 2.6.2 Driver Un-installation 2-20 2.6.3 How to switch the USB mode? 2-23 2.6.4 RS-232 Interface 2-23 2.6.5 Data Transmitting 2-23 2.6.6 Printer Sever Shared Setting 2-24 3. The Control Panel 3.1 The LCD Panel 3-1 3.2 Menu in On-line Mode 3-2 3.3 Menu in Off-line Mode 3-3 3.4 Menu Items 3-4 4. Operation 4.1 Media Loading 4-1 4.1.1 Loading the Sheet Media 4-1 4.1.2 Loading the Roll Media 4-3 4.2 Tracking Performance 4-6 4.3 Cutting Force and Offset Adjustment 4-7 4.4 When Completing the Cutting Job 4-9 4.5 Expert Pro Print Driver setting 4-10 4.5.1 Option Page 4-10 4.6 Reference Parameter setting for different materials 4-12 5. Maintenance 5.1 Cleaning the cutting Plotter 5-1

Contents 5.2 Cleaning the Grid Drum 5-2 5.3 Cleaning the Pinch Rollers 5-2 6. Trouble Shooting 6.1 Non-Operational Problems 6-1 6.2 Operational Problems 6-2 6.3 Communication Problems 6-3 6.4 Software Problems 6-4 6.5 Cutting Quality Problems 6-5 Appendix A-1 Specifications of Expert Pro A-1 A-2 Blade Specification A-2 A-3 CorelDraw Instruction A-3 A-4 DirectCut A-4

General Information 1-1 Chapter 1 General Information 1.1 Introduction Expert Pro series cutting plotters have been designed to produce computer-generated images on sheets or rolls of vinyl media. This manual covers the following models of Expert Pro series cutting plotters: ‧EP-60 for media width: 70mm(2.76”) ~ 719mm(28.3”) ‧EP-132S for media width: 70mm(2.76”) ~ 1470mm(57.87”) 1.2 Package Items The package of the Expert Pro model contents the items listed below, please check carefully. If you find any item missing, please consult your local dealer for further assistance. SSttaannddaarrdd IItteem m Q Quuaannttiittyy 1. Cutting Plotter 1 2. Stand Set ( Optional for EP-60 )
1 Left side vertical stand
1 Right side vertical stand
1 Support for left side
1 Support for right side
1 Stand Beam
2 Bottom Stands with wheels
2 Sliding brackets for paper takeup
1 Hex Wrench (M5)Φ4
28 Socket flat head screws(M6*12L)
1 Installation Guide 1 2. Stand Set ( for EP-132S )
2 piece of T-shape stand
1 piece of stand beam
18 pieces of M6 screws
1 piece of M5 L-shape hexagon screw driver
1 piece of Installation Guide for Stand Set 1

General Information 1-2 3. Flexible Media Support System Package Items EP-60 EP-132S 1 set of Roll Media Flange (2 pieces) V 1 set of Roll Holder (2 pieces) V 1 set of Roll Holder Guide Bushes (4 pieces) V 1 set of Roll Holder Support (2 pieces) V 32 pieces of M6 screws V 1 piece of M6 L-shape hexagon screw driver V 1 piece of Roll Base V 1 4. Accessories
1 piece of User’s Compact Disk
1 piece of AC power Cord
1 pieces of data cable (Print cable)
1 pieces of data cable (USB cable: 1.8m)
1 set of Blade Holder Assembly (Installed in tool carriage of the cutting plotter )
1 piece of Blade (Installed in Blade Holder)
1 piece of Safe Blade
1 piece of Cutting Pad
1 piece of Tweezers
1 piece of Promise Card 1 1.3 Product Features The following are the main features of the Expert Pro series cutting plotters: ‧ Dual-port connectivity provides you with greater flexibility. ‧ Up to 400-gram cutting force. ‧ Up to 600mm/per second cutting speed. ‧ Guaranty 5-meter tracking. ‧ User-friendly, multi-language control panel

General Information 1-3 1.4 Appearance of Expert Pro 1.4.1 The Front View (Figure 1-1) Control Panel 14 buttons and 1 LED and 1 LCM showing messages and menus. Cutting Pad provides the protection of blade when the blade is cutting. Tool Carriage performs the cutting with the installed blade or pen. Alignment Rulers media can be aligned with the clear guide line marks Grid Drums move the media back and forth during operation. Slicer Groove cuts off the extra media easily along this groove. Platen provides the surface for supporting media while cutting Figure 1-1

General Information 1-4 1.4.2 The Back View (Figure 1-2) 1.4.3 The Whole View (Figure 1-3) ** The Expert Pro model comes with a standard stand Pinch Rollers hold the media during cutting. Lever raises or lowers the pinch rollers. Figure 1-2 Figure 1-3 Roll Holder holds and supplies the roll media for cutting. Stand Beam stabilizes the body. Roll Holder Support supports roll holders T-Stand –supports the cutting plotter T-Stand –supports the cutting plotter

General Information 1-5 1.4.4 The Left-hand Side of Expert Pro (Figure 1-4) 1.4.5 The Right-hand Side of Expert Pro (Figure 1-5) Fuse – 3 Amp. AC Power Connector Power Switch – On when switches to [I]; Off to [O] Figure 1-4 Serial Interface Connector (RS232C) used to connect the cutting plotter to a computer through a serial interface cable. Figure 1-5 USB Connector used to connect the cutting plotter to a computer through a USB cable.

Installation 2-1 Chapter 2 Installation 2.1 Precaution Notice 1
Carefully handle the cutter to prevent any injuries.
Make sure the power switch is off before installing the cutting plotter. Notice 2 A proper place for installation the cutting plotter Please select a proper location that meets the following conditions.
The machine can be approached easily from any direction.
Keep at least 60 cm space in front and behind the machine.
Make sure the cutter is placed on a flat, level and sturdy surface
The operation temperature should be between 15 ℃to 30℃ (60 oF ~ 86oF) in the workshop.
The relative humidity of the working environment should be between 25% to 75%.
Protecting the machine from dust and air current.
Preventing the machine from direct sunlight. Notice 3 Connecting the Power Supply Check the plug of the power cord to see if it matches the wall outlet. If not, please contact your dealer.
Insert the plug (male) into a grounded power outlet.
Insert the other end (female) of power cord into the AC connector of cutting plotter.

Installation 2-2 2.2 Stand & Flexible Media Support System 2.2.1 Stand Installation（ （ （ （Optional for EP-60） ） ） ） Please follow the procedures below for assembling the stand and the media support system. Step 1 Please examine the supplied items in the accessory box of the stand carton before you install: Item List： ： ： ：  1 Left side vertical stand  1 Right side vertical stand  1 Support for left side  1 Support for right side  1 Stand Beam  2 Bottom Stands with wheels  2 Sliding brackets for paper takeup  1 Hex Wrench (M5)Φ4  28 Socket flat head screws(M6*12L)  1 Installation Guide Step 2 Position the Left side vertical stand perpendicularly to part
and put the screws into the holes and tighten them to form a left side T-stand (Figure 2-1). Repeat the same steps with the Right side vertical stand. Figure 2-1
Bottom Stand with wheels Left side vertical stand

Installation 2-3 Step 3 Place the stand beam upright on the T-stand and put the screws into the holes but do not tighten them at this step. Step 4 Position both the left Support and right Support perpendicularly to the T-stand and put the screws into the holes and tighten them as shown in Figure 2-3. T-stand Stand Beam Figure 2-2 Figure 2-3 Support for left side Support for right side

Installation 2-4 Step 5 Remove the cutting plotter from the carton. Position the stand under the plotter, and insert the screws into the holes on the bottom of the plotter but do not tighten them up as shown in Figure 2-4. Step 6 Tighten the screws of step 3 and step 5. Place the sliding brackets for paper takeup onto the stand beam. Figure 2-4 Figure 2-5 sliding brackets for paper takeup

Installation 2-5 2.2.2 Stand Installation(for EP-132S) Please follow procedure below to assemble stand and media support system. Step 1 Please examine supplied items in the accessory box of stand carton before you install: Item List： ： ： ：  2 piece of T-shape stand  1 piece of stand beam  18 pieces of M6 screws  1 piece of M5 L-shape hexagon screw driver  1 piece of Installation Guide for Stand Set Step 2  Remove the plotter body and the accessories from the shipped carton.  Place the stand beam upright on the T-stand and follow the number
 to assemble. (See Figure 2-6 & 2-7) Step 3 Position the stand beam perpendicularly to part
and put the screws into the holes and tighten them as Figure 2-7. Then the complete picture of stand will be like Figure 2-6.
T-Stand  Stand beam Figure 2-6 Figure 2-7

Installation 2-6 Step 4 Remove the cutting plotter from the carton. Position your stand under the plotter, and then insert the screws into the holes on plotter’s bottom and tighten them up as shown in Figure 2-8. Screws Figure 2-8

Installation 2-7 Step 5 Insert the roll holder support with the screws into the holes of the stand, and then tighten them up as shown in Figure 2-9. You could decide roll holder support’s position by inserting into different holes. Step 6 Place two roll holders onto the roll holder support and ensure the white protrusion is wedged in the groove. (Figure 2-10) 3 screws Roll holder support Figure 2-9 Roll holder support Roll holder 1 Figure 2-10 Roll holder 2

Installation 2-8 Step 7 Turn the screw counter-clockwisely for around three times after unpacking roll holder 2 Step 8 Insert the end of the roll holder without the damper into the left roll holder support and then insert the end of the roll holder with the damper into the right roll holder support. Ensure the white protrusion is wedged in the groove.

Installation 2-9 Step 9 Tighten the screw on the damper until it is securely attached to the right roll holder support. Step 10 Lastly, the complete picture will be shown like below. (Figure 2-11) Figure 2-11

Installation 2-10 2.3 Desktop Support Brackets Step 1 Check three spacer supports on the back of the machine. Step 2 Insert the left and right roll holder base into the spacer supports on the left and right side when 2 inches roll media is used.

Installation 2-11 Step 3 Press the roll holder base and the installation is complete. Note: Insert the left roll holder base into the middle spacer support and right roll holder base into the right one when 1 inches roll media is used.

Installation 2-12 2.4 Blade Installation ! Caution Do not touch the tip of the blade by your fingers. ! Notice The blade is a consumable item, which will affect the cutting quality significantly. Please replace with a new blade when having the following situations: 1. The tip of blade is broken. 2. The cutting traces are not as good as they were. 3. Uncut area remains the same even the blade force has been raised significantly. Figure 2-12 is the picture of the blade holder. Insert a blade into the bottom of the blade holder. Pushing the pin on the top of blade holder can remove the blade. Be sure to keep your fingers away from the blade tip. Pin Adjustment depth knob Outward ring Figure 2-12

Installation 2-13 1. Install Blade. (Figure 2-13) 2. Push the blade to the bottom of the blade holder. (Figure 2-14) 3. Adjust the blade tip to suitable length by rotating “Blade tip adjustment screw” clockwise or counterclockwise. (Figure 2-15) Tips: “The proper length” means the blade length is about 0.1mm more than film’s thickness. For example, if the thickness of film is 0.5mm, then the blade length is properly adjusted to 0.6mm and it can completely cut through the film layer without cutting though the paper backing. Figure 2-11 Figure 2-13 Figure 2-14 Figure 2-15

Installation 2-14 4. Insert the blade holder into tool carriage. Please note the outward ring of the holder must put into the groove of carriage firmly (Figure 2-16) and lock the grip. (Figure 2-17) 5. Reverse steps mentioned above to remove the blade holder. 6. Press the push-pin to remove the blade from the blade holder when replacing blade. (Figure 2-18) Figure 2-16 Figure 2-17 Figure 2-18

Installation 2-15 2.5 Instruction of Damper Roller Turn the wheel as instructed below to adjust damping. The bigger the number is, the stronger the damping. The volume symbol sticker indicates the damping level, shown below.

Installation 2-16 2.6 Cable Connections Expert Pro communicates with a computer through USB (Universal Serial Bus) or Serial port (RS-232C). This chapter shows you how to connect the cutting plotter to a host computer and how to set up the computer/cutting plotter interconnection. !! Notice: When USB connection is enabled, serial port will be disabled automatically. 2.6.1 USB Interface Expert Pro build-in USB interface is based on the Universal Serial Bus Specifications Revision 1.1. (Operation system of Windows 95, Windows NT don’t support USB ).  USB driver installation Use the USB One-click Installation for quick driver installation. Follow the simple steps below for driver setup. Figure 2-19 USB port Serial port Caution!!  If you are using Windows 8/ 7/ Vista/ XP/ 2000 as your operating system, make sure you log in using the “Administrator” account.

Installation 2-17 Step 1: Connecting your GCC cutter 1. Turn on the machine. 2. Connect the USB connector to the machine and then USB driver will installed automatically. It will take a few minutes to find the device. Please DO NOT disconnect the USB cable until the installation has completed. 3. You can double click the USB icon on the taskbar to make sure the USB device is detected. Step 2: Installing the software (1) Put the installation CD into your CD-ROM. Please make sure that the USB device is connected before you start the driver installation. (2) Choose the model you want to install from the driver list and click on Win 8/ 7/ Vista/ XP Driver (Manual Selection) or Win 8/ 7/ Vista/ XP Driver (Automatic detection) to start installing the Driver and AAS plugin.

Installation 2-18 (3) Click “Next” to start the driver installation. (4) The installation will take a few minutes to complete and you will see a message below and click on “OK” upon completion. Enjoy your GCC cutter!

Installation 2-19 Note: (1) If the driver is being installed for a second time, the user will be prompted as to whether a second copy of the driver installation is required. (2) If the user selects yes, a second copy of the driver will be installed. For users who have upgraded Adobe Illustrator or CorelDRAW, please go to the AAS Installer page in the Properties window and click Install to access the latest version of GCC AAS Plugin.

Installation 2-20 2.6.2 Driver Un-installation You 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. 1. Right click on the printer to remove the printer from system Printer page.

Installation 2-21 2. After removing the unit, right click on any empty space on the page and select “Server Property” 3. Select “Driver” page

Installation 2-22 Select the model and click on “Remove”. Click on “OK” Click on “Yes” The driver installed on PC is completely removed.

Installation 2-23 2.6.3 How to switch the USB mode? Press [On/Off line] button in control panel→ [MISC] → Select [USB printer type] 2.6.4 RS-232 Interface  Connecting to the RS-232 (Serial) Port 1. For Personal Computer users, connect the RS-232C cable to the serial connector of the assigned serial port (COM1 or COM2) on your host computer. 2. Set up the communication parameters (Baud Rate and Data Bits/Parity) to match the setting of software package, refer to chapter 3 – “MISC” key description. Caution!! Please turn off the plotter before plugging the RS-232C cable. 2.6.5 Data Transmitting There are two options to transmit the data from the computer to the cutting plotter: Option 1 With proper interface settings, the data can be transmitted from your application software package to the cutting plotters directly. Option 2 Most cutting software packages are able to emulate HP-GL or HP-GL/2 commands, therefore, Use DOS commands like TYPE or PRINT to output your file. As long as the file is HP-GL or HP-GL/2 format, the cutting plotter can output the data precisely.

Installation 2-24 2.6.6 Printer Sever Shared Setting In “A-PC”, set the printer driver as a shared printer, then use B-PC to connect A-PC’s printer driver via internet. A-PC B-PC Step 1. Please set A-PC’s printer driver to shared printer. (Right-click on printer icon, choose “Printer properties”. Click “Sharing” tab then check “Share this printer”) Internet USB COM Port

Installation 2-25 Step 2. Click “Advanced” tab, then choose “Print directly to the printer” option. Step 3. Send a job to the machine to check if A-PC is connected to the machine. Try to send a job to check if the port is working.

Installation 2-26 Step 4. Activate A-PC’s Printer Driver from B-PC’s Network. Step 5. Right-click on printer icon, and select “Connect” to connect A-PC’s printer.

The Control Panel 3-1 Chapter 3 The Control Panel This chapter describes the button operations with the LCM menu flowcharts of Expert Pro. When the cutting plotter is ready for use as described in Chapter 1 & 2, all functions are under default parameters. 3.1 The LCD Panel < LCD Control Panel on Expert Pro series > Key Function LCD Screen 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 or register the immediately preceding input value. PAUSE/RESUME To temporarily halt cutting process or to continue ON/OFF LINE To switch modes, stop cutting job, or abort changes of settings. OFFSET To adjust the value of blade’s offset. FORCE To adjust the value of cutting force. SPEED To adjust the value of cutting speed and quality. CUT TEST To perform cutting tests on different media. DATA CLEAR To clear up buffer memory. TOOL SELECT To select tools. MISC To set up functions. Please see details in “3.4 Menu Items”

The Control Panel 3-2 3.2 Menu in On-line Mode Power On Expert Pro in processing Puma II Plus Firmware: Copyright: Place Media And Then Lower Down The Lever Roll Edge Single Sizing Media Width Lever Up To Abort Sizing Media Length Lever Up To Abort Pause Setup Resume S--- F----- O---- L-------- W-----T1M Sending data [PAUSE ] [ FORCE] Force:80 gf OK:ENTER use to select; [ENTER] to enable the setting [ SPEED ] Speed: 51cm/s Select: OK:ENTER UP Speed: 51 cm/s Select: OK:ENTER Quality: Fine Select: OK:ENTER [ OFFSET ] Offset: 0.275 mm OK:ENTER [ DATA CLEAR ] Clear Data Memory N:Cancel OK:ENTER [TOOL SELECT ] 1S:51 F:80 O:0.275 M Select: OK:ENTER Set Smoothing Cut Select: OK:ENTER OverCut: 0.00mm Select: OK:ENTER Top menu Set Tangential Mode Select: OK:ENTER use to select GCC Cutter LCM Version- - -

The Control Panel 3-3 3.3 Menu in Off-line Mode Press [ON/OFF LINE] to switch to the offline mode Offline For System Setup Force: 80 gf OK:ENTER 5~400 with an increment of 5(gram force) [ OFFSET ] Offset: 0.275 mm OK:ENTER 0.000~1.000 with an increment of 0.025(mm) [ DATA CLEAR ] Clear Data Memory N:Cancel OK:ENTER move origin X: Y: [ ] [ SPEED ] Speed: 51 cm/s Select: OK:ENTER Speed:3~60 with an increment of 3(cm/s) UP Speed: 51 cm/s Select: OK:ENTER UP Speed:3~60 with an increment of 3(cm/s) Quality: Fine Select: OK:ENTER Draft, Normal, Fair, Fine [ FORCE ] Turn CW , Turn CCW Pattern Setting Select: OK:ENTER Square Cut Select: OK:ENTER Repeat Last Plot Select: OK:ENTER Pattern: Arrow Change: OK: ENTER Ratio Setting Select: OK:ENTER Ratio: 100% Change: OK: ENTER Blade Length Adjust Select: OK:ENTER Set Length 0.00mm Change: OK: ENTER Test Blade Holder OK: ENTER [CUT TEST ] Ratio: 100%, 200%, 300%, 400% Pattern: Cross, Arrow Test Blade Length OK: ENTER

The Control Panel 3-4 Set Smoothing Cut Select: OK:ENTER OverCut: 0.00mm Select: OK:ENTER 1S:51 F:80 O:0.275 M Select: OK:ENTER Set Tangential Mode Select: OK:ENTER Panel Setup Select: OK:ENTER Restore default ? Select OK:ENTER Save parameter ? Select: OK:ENTER OverCut:0.00-1.00mm with an increment of 0.05mm [TOOL SELECT ] [ MISC ] Offline For System Setup Vacuum Select: OK:ENTER Image Scale Width Select: OK:ENTER Image Scale Length Select: OK:ENTER Select Unit Select: OK:ENTER Select Language Select: OK:ENTER Set Communication Select: OK:ENTER Paper Saving Mode Select: OK:ENTER Both Expanded Mode、Length Expanded Mode、 Width Expanded Mode、Both Unexpanded Mode English,Spanish,Italian,Deutsch,Japanese,Portugue se,Polish,Turkish,French Metric (cm/gram) or English measurement (inch/oz) or Unit (cm/oz) or Unit (inch/gram) Auto Unrolled Media Select: OK:ENTER Firmware： x.x.xx FPGA：Vx.x mm/dd/yy Scale Width Select: OK:ENTER Scale Width Select: OK:ENTER Rear Paper Sensor Select: OK:ENTER Enable, Disable

The Control Panel 3-5 3.4 Menu Items Below describes the functions of menu items Menu or Key Function Setting Default --- Media sizing --- Roll To measure media width. Maximum Tracking 150 meters Edge To measure media width and pull the media back till the front paper sensor open. Maximum Tracking 150 meters Single To measure media width and length. Maximum Tracking 10 meters --- POWER --- To indicate the power status. [ Arrow Keys ] 1. To move the tool carriage position on X or Y axis. 2. To select functions or change values of settings. [ ENTER ] 1. The displayed parameters will be saved automatically. 2. To set a new origin at the present tool carriage position. In “offline” mode, moving the tool carriage to desired position by [Arrow Keys], then press [ENTER] key to set a new origin. While moving with the parameters of XY-axes displayed, press [MISC] key will enable fine-tune movement; press [MISC] key again to disable the function. [ PAUSE/RESUME ] To temporarily halt the cutting process. To resume the process by press [Pause/Resume] key again. [ ONLINE/OFFLINE ] 1. To switch between online mode and offline mode. 2. To stop the cutting job or abort the change of setting. Once press this key, the cutting job will be terminated immediately and cannot be resumed. [ OFFSET ] To set or modify the distance between the blade tip and the center axis. 0.000~1.000mm 0.275mm [ FORCE ] To set or modify the value of tool force. 5~400gram; 5 gram/per step 80 gram [ SPEED ] Speed To set or modify tool speed at horizontal moving. 3~60cm/sec; 3cm/sec per step 51cm/sec Up Speed To set or modify tool speed at vertical moving. 3~60cm/sec; 3cm/sec per step 51cm/sec Cutting Quality To set or modify cutting quality. [Slower speeds / higher quality - Faster speeds / lower quality] The Set Cutting Quality Page allows you to adjust and balance vector mode’s quality and speed settings based on your specific job. Draft Mode offers the highest output speed, sacrificing quality. Whereas Quality Mode offers the highest Draft, Normal, Fair, Fine Normal

The Control Panel 3-6 quality, sacrificing output speed. Keep in mind that speed and quality are usually at a tradeoff. [ CUT TEST ] Square Cut To perform a cutting test at present blade position. For more information, please refer to “4.3 Adjusting the Cutting Force and Offset” to adjust blade force and cutting speed. Recut: To repeat the last job without re-sending the data. 1~99; 1 per step Redo Last Plot Copy: To copy the last job without re-sending the data. * 1mm gap will be auto-generated between 2 copies). * If the media length is not enough to continue, it will show below message on LCM: O p O t u S f a ; c e # i C f o p o e i s f n h i s e d If both functions are enabled at the same time, the cutter will perform the last setting only. 1~99; 1 per step Pattern Setting To provide two patterns for cut test Note: It is recommended to select “Cross” if you are working on thick pieces of materials. “Arrow” and “Cross” patterns “Arrow” Ratio Setting To adjust the size of the pattern 100%, 200%, 300%, 400% 100% Blade Length Adjust To adjust the length of the blade Note: 1. Keep your blade length as 0 before you start adjusting. 2. Test the blade holder first and then test the blade length by pressing ENTER. 3. Keep the blade holder at the same position when you perform blade holder 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 (clockwise) or CCW (counterclockwise)] you should turn the adjustment knob. EG, Turn CW 0.5 is telling you that you should turn the knob for half a circle clockwisely. 5. The value on the screen will be 0.0 when the blade length is perfect and no more adjustment needs to be made. You may start cutting at this point. 0.00mm-5.00mm 0.00mm [ DATA CLEAR ] To clear up buffer memory. [ TOOL SELECT ] Set Smoothing Cut To enable smooth-cutting function. Enable Over Cut To generate an overcut to facilitate weeding. 0.00mm-1.00mm 0.05mm/per step 0.00mm

The Control Panel 3-7 Set Tangential Mode To enable the emulated tangential-cutting mode for thicker media types and small letter cuts. Note: while the Offset value setting at 0.000 mm, “Set Tangential Mode” will automatically be disabled. Disable Accept setup command: To accept commands of the Force, Speed, Cutting Quality, and Offset only via software. Panel Setup Control panel only: To accept commands of the Force, Speed, Cutting Quality, and Offset only via control panel of the cutter. Restore Default To turn all parameters of the menu items to factory-default settings. Save Parameter To save pattern(s) of cutting parameters for later use. There are 4 sets of parameters saved in the panel. Use Page Up and Page Down keys to select the set of parameters you wish to adjust, press “Enter” to confirm (the number shown on the upper left corner will change accordingly). Each set of parameters includes Speed, Force, Offset, Up Speed, Quality and Scaling though the latter three will not be displayed in this section. To adjust or check individual parameters, go back to the responding keys on the panel and press “Enter” to confirm. [ MISC ] Auto Unrolled Media To avoid paper jam and motor crash by automatically unroll media (50cm and up) before cutting while enabled. . * Auto-unroll only effects on roll/edge media. * Using Single mode to size media will disable this function automatically. * If the length of the rolled media is less than 2 meters or the weight is light, it is recommended to set this mode disabled. Disable Rear Paper Sensor To detect if the rear paper sensor is covered to determine the following process; when it is enabled, the cutter will detect if the material has covered the rear paper sensor under the Roll and Edge mode; when disabled, the rear paper sensor will not be functioning. Note: Rear paper sensor only functions under “Roll” and “Edge” mode. Enable Disable Enable Vacuum To help improve tracking and cutting accuracy by turning on the fans. If you turn off the vacuum system, the fans will remain inactive during cutting or plotting. Enable Paper Saving Mode To save media by four different modes: 1. Length expanded mode 2. Width expanded mode 3. Both expanded mode 4. Both unexpanded mode Both unexpanded mode Set Communication To build up the communication between host computer and cutter. Baud Rate is to determine the speed of data transmission. Data Bits refers to the size of one block of data. Parity is used to check if data was revived correctly or not. 9600, n, 7, 1, p 9600pbs, 7 Bits with NO Parity 9600, o, 7, 1, p 9600pbs, 7 Bits with ODD Parity 9600, e, 7, 1, p 9600pbs, 7 Bits with EVEN Parity 9600, n, 8, 1, p 9600pbs, 8 Bits with NO Parity 9600, o, 8, 1, p 9600pbs, 8 Bits with ODD Parity 9600, e, 8, 1, p 9600pbs, 8 Bits with EVEN Parity 19200, n, 7, 1, p 19200pbs, 7 Bits with NO Parity 19200, o, 7, 1, p 19200pbs, 7 Bits with ODD Parity

The Control Panel 3-8 19200, e, 7, 1, p 19200pbs, 7 Bits with EVEN Parity 19200, n, 8, 1, p 19200pbs, 8 Bits with NO Parity 19200, o, 8, 1, p 19200pbs, 8 Bits with ODD Parity 19200, e, 8, 1, p 19200pbs, 8 Bits with EVEN Parity Firmware Version To display the version number of Firmware and FPGA code. Select Language To select displayed languages on LCM panel in English, Spanish, Italian, Deutsch, Japanese, Portuguese, Polish, Turkish or French. English Select Units Provide four-unit systems for users convenient. cm/gram; inch/oz; cm/oz; inch/gram Metric Image Scale Length Image Scale Width To adjust the image scale of media length and width that may cause by the thickness of the media. The Numerator is the ideal length, and the Denominator is the actual length measured from the resultant. For example, cutting a line with 500.0 mm length. The procedure as follows: 1. Press the [LEFT ARROW] to choose the Numerator and select 500.0 mm, 2. Cut the length by sending a graph file, 3. Measure the length then use the [RIGHT ARROW] key to choose the Denominator, then 4. Press [UP ARROW /DOWN ARROW] to change the values of the actual length. 500/500 mm Scale Length Scale Width Fixed scaling, for maintenance only.

Operation 4-1 Chapter 4 Operation 4.1 Media Loading 4.1.1 Loading the Sheet Media To load the media properly, please follow the procedures listed below: Pull the lever upward to raise the pinch rollers. (Figure 4-1) Load your media on the platen and slide it under the pinch rollers from either the front side or the backside. The alignment rulers on the platen extension will help you to adjust the media precisely. Note: Be sure that the media must be covered by the paper sensors on the platen when loading the media. At least one of the two paper sensors should be covered. Once the media covers the sensor, the cutting plotter will size width and length of media automatically. Then move the pinch rollers manually to the proper position. Be sure the pinch rollers must be positioned above the grid drum. The white marks on top trail will help you position pinch rollers when media on the platen. (Figure 4-2) Figure 4-1 Paper sensor

Operation 4-2 Figure 4-2 Push the lever downward to lower down the pinch rollers. Turn on the power; the machine will be initialized. Then follow the instruction of LCM to measure the size of the media. Note: Move the pinch roller by applying force at the rear portion of the pinch roller support. Do not move it by holding its front rubber roller. Figure 4-3 correct way to move pinch rollers White Marks

Operation 4-3 4.1.2 Loading the Roll Media 1. Firstly, put the roll holder guide bushes on two roll holders. (Figure 4-4) 2. Option A (Use the media flanges) (Recommended) Insert a roll media flange at the end of each roll media and tighten the thumbscrew until the roll media is firmly gripped (see Figure 4-5). Then put the roll media on the roll holders. Adjust the position of the roll media ensure that media flanges are able to run in the grooves of roll holder guide bushes (Figure 4-6). Figure 4-4 Figure 4-5 Figure 4-6

Operation 4-4 Option B Insert the two roll holders into the roll media support set, and then place the roll media directly between the two roll holders. (Figure 4-7) 3. Loading the media on the platen. After loading the roll media, flatten the media on the platen and hold the front edge of the roll media firmly (Figure 4-8). Figure 4-7 (The Puma model is used in the pictures for illustration.) Figure 4-8

Operation 4-5 4. Then turn the roll downward to make an equal tension across the media. (Figure 4-9) 5. Move the pinch rollers to the precise location and be careful that the pinch rollers must be positioned above the grid drums. 6. Push the lever downward to lower down the pinch rollers. 7. Fixes roll holder guide bushes on the roll holder to secure the roll media. 8. Turn on the power switch, and the tool carriage will size the media automatically. Then the cutting plotter is ready to work. 9. Unloading media：Reversing steps mentioned above to remove the media. For the users of Expert Pro-60, you can also use the “Roll Base” (a standard accessory of Expert Pro-60) to feed a roll media. Please adjust the position of roll base to get a good cutting result. (Figure 4-10) Figure 4-9

Operation 4-6 4.2 Tracking Performance In order to achieve the best tracking performance for a long plot, please leave the margin of 0.5mm~25mm in the left and right edges of the media.(Figure 4-11) 4.3 Cutting Force and Offset Adjustment Before sending your designs from computer to Expert Pro for cutting, please make “Cut Test” to adjust cutting force and offset value. The “Cut Test” should be repeated several times until the optimum settings are achieved. Please follow procedure below to optimum the cutting force and offset settings. Step1. After sizing the media, press [CUT TEST] button to select the “Square Cut”, and press [ENTER KEY] to confirm. The default cutting force and offset value of the cutting test are 80gf and 0.275mm respectively. Step2. Press [ARROW KEY] to move the tool carriage to the position where you would like to cut. Then, press the [ENTER KEY] to make a “Cut Test”. Note: At the same time, the new origin is also set at the cut test position. Step3. When the “Cut Test” is completed, a pattern appears (please refer to Figure 4-12). Peel off the pattern to see if it can be easily separated from the media base. If the output result is good, the cutting force is set appropriately. If not or it cut through the back paper of media, press [FORCE KEY] to adjust the tool force until an optimum force is obtained. Figure 4-10 Pinch roller Pinch roller 0.5mm-25mm 0.5mm-25mmm Figure 4-11

Operation 4-7 Step4. If the pattern appears to be BB or CC layout (see Figure 4-12), press [OFFSET KEY] to adjust the offset value until AA pattern is shown. S q u a r e C u t Press ENTER_KEY AA CC BB Press ENTER_KEY E n t e r : O K S e l e c t : M o v e t t e c u X Y : : M s t S q u a r e C u t Press SPEED_KEY, FORCE_KEY, OFFSET_KEY to setup or Press arrow keys to desired position for next square cut E n t e r : O K C o n t N N : C C E L A Machine 3mm 80 mm 3mm 80 mm Press ENTER_KEY 80 mm Finish square cut Press ENTER_KEY Press CANCEL_KEY i n o u s Figure 4-12

Operation 4-8 4.4 When Completing the Cutting Job After completing the cutting job, raise the sheet-loading lever, and then remove the material. You can also cut off the finished job by the Safe Blade (a standard accessory) along the knife guide. (Figure 4-13) Figure 4-13

Operation 4-9 4.5 Expert Pro Print Driver setting 4.5.1 Expert Pro Print Driver setting>Option Page File Function: The file function section allows users to set the parameters of Speed, Force, Offset and Quality for later use. This section is useful when performing repeated jobs on a variety of objects, allowing you to save your frequently used cutter parameters and load them in the future. • Custom Media: This section lists the files for the parameter settings that you have recently created and worked. You can save more than 50 files to simplify your cutting job. • Default: This section contains the reference settings that are applicable with the verified materials to achieve the best cutting results. Please note that the setting value might need to be adjusted according to different suppliers of materials. • SAVE: This function will save current print driver parameter settings to a file under the specified location on your computer. (Saved parameter setting files will be tagged with the Expert Pro extension) • LOAD: This function allows you to load previously saved print driver parameters. • ORIGINAL: This function will load the print driver’s original factory parameter settings. • SAVE TO DEFAULT: This function allows you to save your current print driver parameters as the default startup settings. • DELETE: This function will delete the file you select from the Custom Media section, whereas the settings in Default section cannot be deleted. Please note the delete function only removes the list shown in Custom Media section, it does not remove the file from your hard drive, if you wish to completely remove the file from your hard disk, you will have to manually delete the file from your operating system. Die Cut The Die Cut function must be activated with the Kiss Cut function to avoid the falling of cut-through materials and material jam beneath the carriage. Die Cut helps you to cut through the backing of the material while Kiss Cut cuts through only the top layer but not the backing. This will leave only tiny bits of the backing attached to the top layer, creating complete individual patterns with backing sheets (see figure 1 and 2).

Operation 4-10 Vinyl Figure 1 Figure 2

Operation 4-11 To activate the Die Cut function, go to “Option”, tick “Die Cut”, and enter the amount you wish for the “Length” and “Force” of both Die Cut and Kiss Cut, then click “OK” (see figure 3-9). When the job is completed and you untick the Die Cut function, you will be able to adjust the pen speed, pen force, and offset in the section on the top following normal operating procedures (see figure 3-10). Note: 1. The extension of the blade has to be set to cut through both the top layer and the backing in the very beginning. You then adjust the tool force for the best cutting performance. 2. Once the Die Cut function is activated, it will perform on all the line segments on the object. Figure 3-10 *Note: The length setting for the cutting line of Die Cut is in the range of 0-2000mm whereas that of Kiss Cut is 0-100mm. Figure 3.9

Operation 4-12 4.6 Reference Parameter setting for different materials The following reference parameter is used on GCC verified materials shown in the table. Material Wall stickers Magnets Protective tint Blade red green green Blade tip length (mm) 0.3 0.8 0.3 Force (g) 95 580 320 Speed (cm/sec) 72 3 3 Offset (mm) 0.275 0.5 0.5 Recommend model RX, Jaguar RX, Jaguar RX, Jaguar, Puma, Bengal, Sable, Ex Pro, Ex 24/52, Ex 24/52 LX Material Vehicle stickers Reflective film Cardboard Blade red green green Blade tip length (mm) 0.27 0.5 0.3 Force (g) 85 380 165 Speed (cm/sec) 60 3 30 Offset (mm) 0.275 0.5 0.5 Recommend model RX, Jaguar, Puma, Bengal, Sable, Ex Pro, Ex 24/52, Ex 24/52 LX RX, Jaguar, Puma, Bengal, Sable, Ex Pro, Ex 24/52, Ex 24/52 LX RX, Jaguar, Puma, Bengal, Sable, Ex Pro, Ex 24/52, Ex 24/52 LX Material Window tint Window decoration Personalized stickers Rhinestone Blade red red red green Blade tip length (mm) 0.09 0.25 0.28 0.8 Force (g) 70 95 105 190 Speed (cm/sec) 72 65 72 15 Offset (mm) 0.275 0.275 0.275 0.5 Recommend model RX, Jaguar RX, Jaguar RX, Jaguar RX, Jaguar IV, Puma III

Basic Maintenance 5-1 Chapter 5 B BBaaasssiiiccc M MMaaaiiinnnttteeennnaaannnccceee This chapter explains the basic maintenance (i.e. cleaning the cutting plotter) required for the cutting plotter. Except for the below mentioned, all other maintenance must be performed by a qualified service technician. 5.1 Cleaning the Cutting Plotter In order to keep the cutting plotter under good condition and best performance, you need to clean the machine properly and regularly. Precaution in Cleaning Recommended Methods
Gently wipe the cutting plotter surface with a lint-free cloth. If necessary, clean with a damp cloth or an alcohol-immersed cloth. Wipe with water to rinse off any residue and dry with a soft, lint-free cloth.
Wipe all dust and dirt from the tool carriage rails.
Use a vacuum cleaner to empty any accumulated dirt and media residue beneath the pinch roller housing.
Clean the platen, paper sensors and pinch rollers with a damp cloth or an alcohol-immersed cloth, and dry with a soft, lint-free cloth.
Wipe dust and dirt from the stand.  Unplug the cutting plotter before cleaning  Never use solvents, abrasive cleaners or strong detergents for cleaning. They may damage the surface of the cutting plotter and the moving parts.

Basic Maintenance 5-2 5.2 Cleaning the Grid Drum
Turn off the cutting plotter, and move the tool carriage away from the area needed to be cleaned.
Raise the pinch rollers and move them away from the grid drum for cleaning.
Use a bristle brush (a toothbrush is acceptable) to remove dust from the drum surface. Rotate the drum manually while cleaning. Refer to Figure 6-1 5.3 Cleaning the Pinch Rollers If the pinch rollers need 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 rotating while cleaning, use finger to hold the pinch rollers not to rotate. If needed to remove the embedded or persistent dust, use the lint-free cloth or cotton swab moistened with rubbing alcohol. Figure 6-1 Note: The daily maintenance of your cutting plotter is very important. Be sure to clean up the grid drum and pinch rollers regularly for better cutting accuracy and output quality.

Trouble Shooting 6-1 Chapter 6 TTTrrrooouuubbbllleee SSShhhooooootttiiinnnggg This chapter is to help you correct some common problems you may come across. Prior to getting into the details of this chapter, please be sure that your application environment is compatible with the cutting plotter. Possible Causes: 6.1 Non-Operational Problems Check the following first:
Does the AC power cord plug in properly?
Does the AC power cord 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 cutting plotter and turn it on again to see if the problem still existing. If the LCM is not able to display any message, contact the technician from your dealer. Note: Before having your cutting plotter serviced, please make sure that the malfunction is in your cutting plotter, not the result of an interface problem or a malfunction in your computer or a software problem. Why is the cutting plotter not functioning?

Trouble Shooting 6-2 6.2 Operational Problems Some mechanical problems or failure during operation will cause some problems. The error messages shown on the LCM present the problem first, and followed by recommended actions. If the problem still exists after the recommended actions have been done, have your cutting plotter serviced. Error, Check Media Or Drum or X Motor This message indicates that there might be a problem on the X axis. Check if the drum is working well and 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 problem on the Y axis. Correct the problem and re-power on to reboot system. Error, Check Carriage Sensor or VC Motor This message indicates that the blade up/down sensor malfunction. Re-power on to re-boot system. If the problem still exists, find a serviceman. Graph Was Clipped. Data In Buffer This message indicates that the cutting exceeds the cutting limit. Reload larger media or re-scale the plot to a smaller size; then press the key followed by the display of LCM to continue.

Trouble Shooting 6-3 6.3 Cutting Plotter/Computer Communication Problems The messages showed below present problems in relation to cutting plotter/computer communication. Communication Error Setup: MISC. key Is the connection cable connected to the cutting plotter and computer properly? Yes No Has the interface setting been done correctly? Refer 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 in Chapter 3 - Description of Operation for the port setup. If your cutting plotter can not recognize the HP-GL/2 or HP-GL commands, please check the HP-GL/2 or HP-GL commands applied to your cutting plotter are used properly. Note: The computer also needs to set up compatible communication parameters to the cutting plotter set up. HP-GL/2 Cmd. Error

Trouble Shooting 6-4 6.4 Software Problems Check the following first: Does your software package indicate that it will work with your computer and cutting plotter? Does your software support HP-GL and HP-GL/2 drivers? (* check the configuration settings of your software.) Yes No Does the cutting plotter interface match the requirements of your software? Does your software recommend using a different cable? Does the software vendor provide a sample file? Most well known cutting softwares in the world have drivers for our cutting plotters. If not, use software that has HP-GL and HP-GL/2 emulation supports and you can chose the following three drivers:  A3 size: HP7475A  A1 size: HP7580A  A0 size: HP Draf Pro Exl or HP Draf Master Yes No Refer to Chapter 2 - Connecting your cutting plotter. Yes No Try using the recommende d cable. Yes No Re-power on the cutting plotter and try to send the file again. Do something about the error message display on LCM, or consult your software vendor.

Trouble Shooting 6-5 6.5 Cutting Quality Problems Is the blade installed correctly and the blade holder fastened securely? Yes No Is the blade dull or chipped? Yes No Replace with a new blade Is tool force set up properly? (The default for tool force is 80 gf) Yes No Adjust the tool force to obtain an optimum blade force. Refer to Chapter 4.3 “Cutting Force and Offset Adjustment” Is the tool offset set up properly? Yes No Adjust the tool offset to obtain an optimum value. Is there any dirt adhered to the blade? Yes No Refer to Chapter 2.3 “ Blade Installation” Remove the blade and clean it. Please contact your dealer for technician support. Note: The daily maintenance of your cutting plotter is very important. Be sure to clean up the grid drum and pinch rollers regularly for better cutting accuracy and output quality.

Puma II Plus Specification A-1 Expert Pro Specification Model Name/No. EP-60 EP-132S Operational Method Roller-Type Max. Cutting Width 600mm(23.6in) 1300mm(51.18in) Max. Cutting Length 50m(164ft) Max. Media Loading Width 719mm(28.3in) 1470mm(57.87in) Min. Media Loading Width 50mm(2.76in) Acceptable Material Thickness 0.8mm (0.03in) Number of Pinch Rollers 2 4 Motor Drive DC Servo Control Cutting Force 400 g Max. Cutting Speed Up to 600 mm /sec (23.62 ips) Offset 0~1.0 mm (with an increase of 0.025 mm) Mechanical Resolution 0.009 mm (0.00035in) Software Resolution 0.025 mm (0.00098in) Distance Accuracy ±0.254 mm or ±0.1% of move, whichever is greater Repeatability ±0.1mm up to 5 meters (* certified media) Memory Buffer 4MB Interfaces USB 2.0 (Full Speed) and Serial (RS-232C) Type of Command HP-GL, HP-GL/2 Control Panel LCD (20 digits x 2 lines), 14 Keys, 1 Power LED Dimension (HxWxD) mm 220x 879x258mm 8.67 x34.61x10.16in 1065 x 1632 x 620mm (including stand) 41.93 x62.25x24.41in Net Weight 13kg / 28.6lb 53 kg / 116.4 lb Stand Optional Standard Power Supply AC 100-240V, 50~60 Hz (auto switching) Power Consumption Max.110watts Environment Temperature 15 ~ ℃30℃ / 60 ~ ℉86℉ (operating) Environment Humidity 25%~ 75% relative humidity (operating)
Compatible with Windows 2000/ XP/ Vista/ 7/ 8 and MAC OS X 10.4-10.7.
The specification and data sheet may vary with different materials used. In order to obtain the best output quality, please maintain the machine regularly and properly.
GCC reserves the right to change the specifications at any time without notice.
The above listed specification values are effective only when operated with media certified by GCC.

Blade Specification A-2 Blade Specification For cutting thick fluorescent and reflective vinyl. Also for cutting detailed work in standard vinyl. 20200159G The blade is 45° with Red Cap(5-unit package), 0.25 mm offset For cutting reflective vinyl, cardboard, sandblast, flock, and stencil sharp edge. 265012020G The blade is 60° with Green Cap, 0.50 mm blade offset For cutting thin sandblast mask and stencil with friction feed or sprocket feed machine. 26500059G The blade is 60° with Blue Cap, 0.25 mm blade offset For Cutting small text and fine detail. Sharp blade with smallest offset. 26500060G The blade is 0.175 mm blade offset with Black Cap 265012840G For thin and delicate media such as window tint. The blade is 25° with Yellow Cap, 0.25 mm blade offset

Blade Specification A-2 About the Tool Frequently used terms related to the cutting blade and the plotting pen. OFFSET is the distance that the blade tip is displaced from the centerline of the blade. Protrusion Length of the Blade Length of protrusion = t1 + t 2/ 2, but for your convenience you may just make it about 0.3mm ~ 0.5mm beyond the blade holder tip. Central line Blade Blade tip offset Thickness of the base paper (t 2) Thickness of the media (t1) Protrusion length of the blade

CorelDRAW Plug-In A-3 The following is an example of how to output the file with CorelDRAW. User Instructions 1. Open CorelDRAW, finish editing all the files you wish to plot and select all the images at once. 2. Select “Outline Pen” to adjust the outline for cutting. 3. Adjust the value of pen width to 0.001 mm and click “OK” to save your input. CorelDRAW Output Instruction

CorelDRAW Plug-In A-3 4. Select “ File → Print” to output the file to your cutters. 5. Choose the correct model you have installed.

CorelDRAW Plug-In A-3 6. Choose the “Layout 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 left corner. Click “Print” and get a wonderful cutting image.

DriectCut A-4 DirectCut Mac AI Plug-in is compatible with MAC OS X 10.4-10.7 (operated with Adobe Illustrator CS2-CS5). If you want to use Adobe Illustrator CS6 on your MAC, you may need Parallels Desktop software, Window OS and Windows based Adobe Illustrator CS6 to install Windows OS in your MAC computer and run Windows based software under MAC computer. User Instructions Follow the simple steps below to complete your output settings: Step 1. Run DirectCut 1) Go to File and select “Show DirectCut Tools” under “DirectCut” DirectCut Instruction

DriectCut A-4 You will be presented with this dialog below: Step 2. Create/ import your image/ file. For texts 1) Enter your texts in Adobe Illustrator, select the letters and click [Text outline] to outline the letters. A contour line will be created for your image. Note: The line width must be set as 0.001 mm

DriectCut A-4 For Images 1) Open a new image on Illustrator and decide the size of your material. 2) Select the image and click [Make outline and offset] to create outlines of graphics. Outlines will be created for your image.

DriectCut A-4 3) Click on the image and apply the AAS function by clicking the [Add registration marks] command and select the registration marks needed. The registration marks will be created as below.

DriectCut A-4 Step 3. Output 1) Click on [Plotter Setup] and select the correct model in [Plotter List]. 2) Tick Default Environment to create Pen No.1 in the Pen section. Double click Pen No.1 and complete your parameter settings.

DriectCut A-4 3) Select the entire object and click [Plotter Output]. 4) Output the object by clicking [Export] and GCC Cutting Plotter will start cutting the image.