GRAPHTEC CE6000-120AP - User Manual

USER’S MANUAL
MANUAL NO.CE60AP-UM-153
CUTTING PLOTTER
CE6000-120AP
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GRAPHTEC CE6000-120AP Specifications

General

Model	CE6000-120AP
Category	Plotter
Manufacturer	Graphtec
Max Cutting Width	1200 mm
Maximum Cutting Area	1200 mm x 50 m
Repeatability Precision	±0.1 mm
Number of Tool Mounts	1
Interface	USB, Serial
Power Supply	AC 100-240V, 50/60Hz
Blade Force	30 - 500 gf
Cutting Force	30 - 500 gf
Pen Force	30 - 500 gf
Media Thickness	Max. 0.25 mm
Compatible Media	Vinyl, paper, film
Mechanical Resolution	0.025 mm
Programmable Resolution	0.025 mm
Command Sets	HP-GL, GP-GL
Operating Environment	10 to 35 °C, 30 to 85 % RH

Summary

TO ENSURE SAFE AND CORRECT USE

Conventions Used in This Manual

Explains the ranking and meaning of safety precautions and symbols used in the manual.

Description of Safety Symbols

Explains the meaning of various safety symbols indicating attention, prohibition, and mandatory actions.

Safety Precautions

Preface

Notes on this Manual

Provides notes on reproduction, changes, errors, and liability for the manual.

Registered Trademarks

Lists trademarks and registered trademarks of respective companies.

Copyright

States that the User's Manual is copyrighted by Graphtec Corporation.

Instruction Manual

Mentions the instruction manual is included on CD-ROM with detailed explanations.

Special Precautions on Handling Blades

Cutter Blades

Provides advice on handling sharp cutter blades to prevent injury and proper disposal.

Cutter Pens

Advises on not extending cutter pen blades too far and retracting them when not in use.

After Mounting the Cutter Pen

Warns against touching the pen tip after the power is turned on or during operation.

After Turning on the Plotter

Machine Caution Label

Informs the user that the machine's caution label is on the top cover and should be observed.

About the words and phrases in this text

Explains the meaning of terms like "plot" and "media" as used in the manual.

Prior to use

Notes on the basket

States that not using the supplied basket may cause problems in cutting quality.

Notes on the paper (media)

Provides precautions for using paper (media), including temperature/humidity sensitivity and alignment.

Operating environment

To use a media wider than 1,119 mm

Notes on the left grit roller

Provides specific notes about the availability and positioning of the left grit roller.

Notes on the crosscut

Details how crosscut length is determined by push roller position for the left grit roller.

Selecting a Power Cable

Chapter 1 Product Summary

1.1 Checking the Accessories

Lists and describes all accessories included with the plotter for verification.

1.2 Nomenclature

Identifies and defines the various parts of the plotter using diagrams (Front and Rear Views).

1.3 Assembling

Provides step-by-step instructions with diagrams for assembling the plotter stand and basket.

1.4 Connecting to the Computer

Explains how to connect the plotter to a computer using USB or RS-232C interface cables.

Chapter 2: Preparing to Cut

2.1 Preparation of Cutter Plunger

Describes the nomenclature, structure, and blade length adjustment of the cutter plunger.

2.2 Attaching a Tool

Provides instructions on how to attach cutter plungers and pens to the plotter's tool holder.

2.3 Loading Media (Paper)

Details the procedures for loading both roll and sheet media, including alignment and sensor checks.

2.4 Aligning the Push Rollers

Explains how to position push rollers correctly for media width and long-axis media feeding.

2.5 About the Default Screen

Describes the initial setup screen for setting display language and length units upon first power-up.

2.6 Connecting to the Power

Guides the user through the process of connecting the plotter to a power source and turning it on.

2.7 How to Use Control Panel

Explains the functions of the control panel's keys, lamps, and LCD screen displays.

2.8 Setting Feeding Method

Details how to select the media type (roll or sheet) and set the feeding method for the plotter.

2.9 Auto media transfer and cross cut

Explains how to perform auto media transfer and cross-cuts for single page sections.

2.10 Selecting Tool Condition

Describes how to select and set tool conditions (force, speed, acceleration) for different media types.

2.11 Setting Cut Line Pattern

Explains how to set various perforation patterns for cutting lines, including custom patterns.

2.12 Running Cutting Tests

Guides the user on performing test cuts to verify settings and achieve optimal results.

2.13 About Simple menu

Introduces the Simple menu mode for basic settings and its available options.

Chapter 3: Basic Operations

3.1 Raise or Lower the Tool

Explains how to raise or lower the tool (pen) using the control panel keys.

3.2 Move the Tool Carriage and Media

Details manual movement of the tool carriage and media in steps or continuously using the POSITION key.

3.3 Setting the Origin Point

Describes how to set the origin point for cutting and its behavior with coordinate axis rotation.

3.4 Setting the Cutting Direction

Explains how to rotate the coordinate axes to change the cutting direction.

3.5 Stop Cutting

Covers pausing, resuming, and stopping the cutting operation via the control panel.

Chapter 4: Convenient Functions

4.1 Settings for Cutting

Covers settings for cutting area, width, page length, mirroring, enlargement, and shrinking.

4.2 Copy (Duplicate Cutting)

Explains the COPY function to cut specified numbers of data stored in buffer memory.

4.3 Panel Cutting

Describes panel cutting to prevent skew by dividing partition length and continuing cuts.

4.4 Setting a cross cut

Details how to set whether to perform cross cuts based on command and timeout settings.

4.5 Setting a cut (F_CUT) for F command

Explains how to set cross cuts for the F command in GP-GL, even if the media is not cut by feed command.

4.6 Setting a force for cross cut

Describes how to adjust the blade force for cross cuts, with a range from 1 to 38.

Chapter 5: Manual Position Adjust

5.1 Outline of Manual Position Adjust

Explains axis adjustment based on grit/registration marks and moving the tool tip to appropriate points.

5.2 Adjusting coordinate Axes

Guides on adjusting plot deviations on X/Y axes and origin point, and re-plotting previously cut paper.

Chapter 6: Setting Regarding Cutting Quality

6.1 To cut the corner of thick media sharply

Explains TANGENTIAL MODE for precise corner cuts, with two modes for overcutting.

6.2 Setting the Step Pass

Describes using STEP PASS to control short lines for stable blade rotation and higher cut quality.

6.3 Setting the Offset Angle

Details angle control for cutter blade tips when corners have large angle changes.

6.4 Setting the Distance Adjust

Explains how to correct deviations in cut/plotted line segment lengths using percentage adjustments.

6.5 Setting Initial Blade Control Position Adjust

Covers setting the initial blade control position to prevent area damage and ensure proper media contact.

6.6 Settings for OFFSET FORCE

Describes setting lower force for slight cut operations to align the blade and control rotation.

6.7 Blade Wear Detection

Explains the function for measuring cut depths to determine cutter blade replacement timing.

6.8 Adjust the space between tools 1 and 2

Guides on adjusting the space between pen and cutter plungers for alignment by drawing and cutting a crosshair.

Chapter 7: Settings Regarding Cutting Time

7.1 Sorting the Cutting Data

Explains how sorting cutting area parameters increases efficiency by grouping cuts and changing tools.

7.2 Perform Automatic Pre Feed When Cut Data is Received

Details automatic media feeding and reversing for specified amounts upon receiving cutting data.

7.3 Perform Automatic Pre Feed When Media is Set (Initial Feed)

Explains automatic media feeding and return when media is loaded and the set lever is raised.

7.4 Setting Feed Speed for Pre Feed

Covers setting media transfer speed for auto media transfer and initial feed leveling.

7.5 Setting the Tool Up Speed

Explains setting the tool speed when it is raised to potentially shorten total cutting time.

7.6 Setting the Tool Up Move

Describes settings for tool up movement, choosing between sequential or direct movement to coordinates.

Chapter 8: Setting Regarding Interface

8.1 Setting Interface

Describes how to set the plotter's USB and RS-232C interfaces, including necessary driver installation.

8.2 Setting a separator

Explains setting separators for GP-GL and HP-GL commands to judge data junctures for plotting and cross cutting.

8.3 Setting a timeout

Details timeout settings where intervals longer than the set time are judged as data junctures for plotting and cross cutting.

Chapter 9: Settings Regarding Operation Environment

Display Language Setting (LANGUAGE SELECTION)

Allows selection of display language from ten options for the plotter's interface.

Display Length Unit Settings (LENGTH UNIT)

Allows changing coordinate values and parameters to meter or inch display.

Enabling;Disabling the Media Sensors (MEDIA SENSOR)

Enables or disables media sensors that detect media size in the feed direction.

Enabling;Disabling the Push Roller Sensors (PUSH ROLLER SENSOR)

Enables or disables push roller sensors that detect media width.

Fan Suction Setting (FAN POWER)

Sets suction force for affixing media, adjustable for thin media.

Enabling;Disabling the Beep Setting (BEEP FOR KEY OPERATION)

Selects whether to enable or disable the beep sound when a control panel key is pressed.

Chapter 10: Settings of Controls from Computer

Setting the Command (COMMAND)

Sets the command type (GP-GL or HP-GL) to match the software being used.

Priority of Tool Condition Selection (CONDITION PRIORITY)

Determines priority between computer-set and panel-set tool conditions (MANUAL vs. PROGRAM).

Setting the Step Size (GP-GL STEP SIZE)

Allows changing the distance traveled with one step for GP-GL commands.

Enabling;Disabling the: and; Commands (COMMAND:,; )

Enables or disables specific GP-GL commands to prevent adverse effects on data.

Moving the Pen While Raised or Lowered in Response to the W Command (COMMAND W)

Sets how the pen moves in response to the 'W' command for drawing arcs.

Model ID Response (HP-GL MODEL EMULATED)

Sets the plotter's response to the "OI" command for model ID, selecting between 7550 and 7586.

Circle-Command Resolution Setting (CIRCLE RESOLUTION)

Sets resolution for HP-GL circle commands, choosing between AUTO or DEFAULT (5 degrees).

Chapter 11: Maintenance

11.1 Daily Maintenance

Provides daily cleaning and maintenance procedures for the plotter and its components.

11.2 Replacing Cutter Blade

Guides on how to safely remove and replace the cutter blade using the structure diagram.

11.3 Cleaning the Cutter Pen

Explains the importance and method for regularly cleaning the cutter pen to maintain performance.

11.4 Cutter Plunger Exchange

Recommends exchanging the cutter plunger when its tip wears down, affecting cut quality.

Chapter 12: Troubleshooting

12.1 Troubleshooting

Provides solutions for common symptoms like no display, error messages, and operational issues.

12.2 Printing the Setting of the Plotter

Explains how to print the current plotter settings list, requiring media and pen plunger setup.

12.3 Creating Test Pattern

Guides on creating a self-test pattern to check plotter operation, requiring media and pen plunger setup.

12.4 Confirm the Cutting Data

Details how to output a dump list of received cutting data to verify transmission accuracy.

12.5 Cutting a CUT DEMO

Explains how to plot a cut demo pattern to check the unit's operation.

12.6 Self Diagnostic Test

Describes performing a self-diagnostic test by operating sensors and switches to check operational status.

Appendix

A.1 Main Specifications

Lists key technical specifications of the CE6000-120AP plotter, including CPU, dimensions, and capabilities.

A.2 Supplies

Lists available consumables and accessories for the plotter, such as cutter plungers and pens.

A.3 External Dimensions

Provides the physical dimensions of the plotter, including stand, in millimeters.

A.4 Menu Tree

Illustrates the navigation structure of the plotter's menus (Simple and Normal modes).

A.5 Initial Setting

Lists the initial default settings for Simple and Normal menus, which can be configured upon first use.