GRAPHTEC CE5000-120AP User Manual

CE5000-120AP
USER’S MANUAL
MANUAL NO.CE50AP-UM-152
CUTTING PRO

GRAPHTEC CE5000-120AP Specifications

General

Brand	GRAPHTEC
Model	CE5000-120AP
Category	Plotter
Language	English

Summary

To Ensure Safe and Correct Use

Conventions Used in This Manual

Explains the conventions and safety precautions used in the manual.

Description of Safety Symbols

Details the meaning of various safety symbols used throughout the manual.

Safety Precautions

Selecting a Power Cable

Preface

Notes on this Manual

Provides notes regarding the manual's content, reproduction, and accuracy.

Registered Trademarks

Lists registered trademarks of companies and products mentioned in the manual.

Copyright

States the copyright ownership of the user's manual.

Precautions regarding paper

Advises on paper expansion/contraction effects and default settings.

CHAPTER 1 Introduction

1.1 Checking the Accessories

Lists and describes the standard accessories included with the cutting plotter.

1.2 Parts Names and Functions

Identifies and explains the function of each part of the cutting plotter.

1.3 Assembling the Stand

Provides step-by-step instructions for assembling the cutting plotter stand.

CHAPTER 2 Setting up The Cutter Plotter

2.1 Connecting to Your Computer

Explains how to connect the cutting plotter to a computer via serial or USB.

2.2 Turning on the Power

Details the procedure for connecting the power cord and turning on the cutting plotter.

2.3 Loading the Medium

Provides instructions for loading both roll and sheet media into the plotter.

2.4 If the sensor detects that there is no paper left while roll paper is being cut

Describes how to handle situations where the media sensor detects no paper.

2.5 Adjusting and Mounting the Cutter Pen

Covers selecting cutter blades, pen construction, and mounting procedures.

2.6 Mounting the Pen

Details the process of mounting a pen in the plotter's pen station.

CHAPTER 3 Basic Settings and Operations

3.1 Setting the Cutter-Pen Conditions

Guides on setting TOOL, blade length, offset, force, speed, and quality for optimal cutting.

Storing and Selecting Cutter Pen Condition Setting Areas

Explains how to store and select up to eight sets of cutting conditions.

3.2 Displaying the Effective Cutting Area

Shows how to display the current effective cutting area on the plotter.

3.3 Moving the Pen

Describes how to move the pen carriage and feed the medium using the control panel.

3.4 Setting the Initial Cutting Position (Origin Point)

Explains how to set the starting position for cutting or plotting.

3.5 Stop Function

Details how to stop, continue, or abort cutting/plotting operations.

3.6 Moving the Pen Carriage in +100 mm Steps

Allows moving the pen carriage in 100 mm increments along the X and Y axes.

3.7 Test Cutting

Guides on performing test cuts to ensure optimal cutting conditions.

CHAPTER 4 Function Settings and Operations

4.1 PAUSE Menu List

Displays the list of menus available when the plotter is in PAUSE mode.

4.2 Clearing the Buffer Memory

Explains how to delete data sent to the plotter to abort cutting.

4.3 Setting the FEED & CUT function

Enables cross-cutting of the medium after each page is fed.

4.4 Blade Wear Detection (When Blade Wear Setup is On)

Monitors cutter blade wear based on total cutting distance and provides replacement guidance.

Checking the Wear Rate

Allows viewing the current wear rate of the cutting plotter blade.

Setting Wear-Rate Groups

Registers setting areas into groups for calculating blade wear rates.

Setting Wear-Rate Factors

Defines factors for different wear rates based on material and cutting conditions.

Clearing the Total Distance (Wear Rate)

Resets the total distance calculation after replacing a cutter blade.

4.5 Raising and Lowering the Pen

Controls the pen's vertical movement (up/down) in the plotter.

4.6 Selecting the Type of Perforated Line

Specifies one of seven types of cut lines for easy separation of cut shapes.

4.7 Setting TANGENTIAL Mode

Optimizes cutting for thick media by controlling blade rotation and overcuts.

4.8 Selecting the Blade Tip's Initial Position

Sets the initial position for blade control when the plotter starts or settings change.

4.9 Setting the PEN UP SPEED

Sets the travel speed of the pen when it is raised.

4.10 Specifying the INITIAL FEED Length

Selects whether to perform an initial feed operation for media loading.

4.11 Setting AUTO PRE-FEED

Automatically feeds media forward/backward when data is received.

4.12 Distance Adjustment

Corrects deviations in cut length or plotted line segments.

4.13 Aligning the Coordinate Axes

Compensates for origin offset or angular deviation in coordinate axes.

4.14 Setting the Cutting/Plotting Area

Specifies the area for cutting/plotting to prevent operations outside the defined zone.

4.15 Expanding the Cutting/Plotting Area

Extends the width of the cutting/plotting area by 9.5 mm on each side.

4.16 Rotating the Coordinate Axes

Allows rotation of the cutting/plotting origin and coordinate axes.

4.17 Sorting Settings

Sorts cutting/plotting data for optimized performance, especially with many pen movements.

4.18 Specifying the SPACE REAR Distance

Specifies the trailing margin of the medium for cross-cutting.

4.19 Setting the OFFSET FORCE (Initial Cutting Force)

Sets the cutting force applied during initial blade control for thick media.

4.20 Setting the Initial Down Force

Sets initial down force useful with TANGENTIAL mode for thick media penetration.

4.21 Setting the STEP PASS

Enhances image quality by enabling smooth cutter-blade tip control for arcs.

4.22 Setting the OFFSET ANGLE

Adjusts the cutter-blade offset angle to match coordinate movement data.

4.23 Setting the F_CUT Function

Enables or disables cross-cutting when the COMMAND setting is GP-GL.

4.24 Setting the LENGTH UNIT

Specifies the units (millimeters or inches) for displayed coordinates.

4.25 Adjusting the Distance Between the Pens

Compensates for positional differences between the cutter pen and plotter pen.

4.26 Cutting/Plotting Using the Buffer Memory (COPY Function)

Makes duplicate copies of cutting or plotting data stored in the plotter's memory.

4.27 User-specified Settings

Loads user-defined (CAD) settings for various plotter functions.

4.28 Setting the Format of Data to be Received

Sets data format (command mode) like GP-GL or HP-GL for computer communication.

Setting the Command Mode

Selects GP-GL or HP-GL command mode for data input.

Setting the STEP SIZE

Defines the minimum unit of distance for pen movement in GP-GL mode.

Setting the ORIGIN POINT

Specifies the origin position (lower left or center) for HP-GL command mode.

4.29 Interface Settings

Configures RS-232C interface conditions like baud rate, parity, and data length.

4.30 Setting the PAGE LENGTH

Sets the length of each page for long-axis cutting/plotting with roll media.

4.31 Setting the SEPARATOR Function

Specifies a command to indicate the end of data and trigger cross-cutting.

4.32 Setting the TIMEOUT Function

Sets a time interval to consider a pause in data transmission as complete.

4.33 Setting the PAPER READY TIME

Sets time for media to acclimate to the environment before cutting/plotting.

4.34 Setting the PAPER LOAD Function

Sets the number of pre-feed operations for media loading.

4.35 TEST Mode

Provides four test modes for checking settings and performance.

Condition-List Printing

Prints the current setting details for review and troubleshooting.

Self-Test-Pattern Printing

Prints a pattern to check plotter accuracy and performance.

Dump Mode

Checks data transfer correctness by printing a dump list.

Cutting Demo

Performs a cutting demo to test cutting functionality.

CHAPTER 5 Setting and Using the Special Functions

5.1 Description of Special Functions A

Describes special functions like command handling, pen movement, and setting priority.

Enabling/Disabling the ":" and ";" Commands

Enable or disable specific commands in GP-GL mode to prevent data loss.

Moving the Pen While Raised or Lowered in Response to the "W" Command

Control pen movement (raised/lowered) during arc drawing in GP-GL mode.

SETTING PRIORITY

Set priority between computer commands and manual settings for cutting conditions.

Enabling/Disabling Blade Wear Detection

Enable or disable blade wear detection monitoring.

PAUSE Key Setting

Select the screen displayed when the PAUSE key is pressed.

5.2 Setting Special Functions A

Guides on how to set the special functions A parameters.

5.3 Description of Special Functions B

Describes special functions for display language selection.

Display Language Setting (MENU LANGUAGE SELECTION)

Set the display language for the plotter interface.

5.4 Setting Special Functions B

Guides on how to set the special functions B parameters.

CHAPTER 6 Troubleshooting

6.1 The Cutting Plotter Does Not Operate When Turned On

Provides solutions for issues where the plotter does not operate when powered on.

6.2 The Cutting Plotter Does Not Operate Correctly

Lists common operational errors and their corresponding solutions.

6.3 The Cutting Results Are Unsatisfactory

Offers solutions for common problems leading to unsatisfactory cutting results.

6.4 An Error Message Was Displayed

Troubleshooting guide for error messages and abnormal plotter behavior.

CURRENT LIMIT or POSITION ERROR is displayed.

Troubleshoot errors related to current limits or position.

SPEED ERROR is displayed.

Troubleshoot speed error messages and power lamp behavior.

Error messages in GP-GL command mode

Lists GP-GL command errors and their solutions.

Error messages in HP-GL command mode

Lists HP-GL command errors and their solutions.

Appendix

Appendix A Main Specifications

Provides detailed technical specifications of the CE5000-120AP cutting plotter.

Appendix B Options and Supplies

Lists available options, supplies, and part numbers for the plotter.

Appendix C External Dimensions

Shows the external dimensions of the cutting plotter in millimeters.

Appendix D Menu Tree

Illustrates the hierarchical structure of the plotter's menu system.