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GRAPHTEC FC5100-130 - User Manual

GRAPHTEC FC5100-130
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FC5100
user manual
Graphtec Part No. 53801-084T Rev. A
4
The specifications, etc., in this manual are subject to change without notice.
Printed in USA

Table of Contents

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GRAPHTEC FC5100-130 Specifications

General IconGeneral
ModelFC5100-130
CategoryCutter
ManufacturerGRAPHTEC
Operating System CompatibilityWindows, MacOS
Repeatability Precision±0.1 mm
Number of Tool Mounts1
Media Hold-Down MethodElectrostatic
Media Typefilm
Blade TypeSupersteel blades
InterfaceRS-232C
Power Supply100-240V AC, 50/60Hz
Drive MethodDigital servo drive
Mechanical Resolution0.005 mm
Programmable Resolution0.025 mm
Command SetsGP-GL, HP-GL
Operating Environment10 to 35°C, 35 to 75% RH (non-condensing)

Summary

Special Precautions

Handling the Cutting Blades

Guidelines for safely handling sharp cutter blades to prevent injury.

Out of the Box

Connecting the Plotter

Instructions on connecting the plotter to a computer via various interfaces.

Cutters and Holders

Replacing the Cutter Blade

Instructions on how to safely replace cutter blades and adjust offset values.

Preparing to Cut

Loading Media

Detailed steps for loading sheet and roll media into the plotter.

Setting Conditions

How to register and adjust cutting conditions for optimal results.

Advanced Functions and Settings

Setting the Cutting Origin

Procedure to set the cutting origin point on the media.

Setting the Cutting Area

Defining the effective cutting area using Upper Right and Lower Left points.

Axis Alignment Parameter Setting

Configuring parameters for aligning pre-printed media using registration marks.

Tangential Emulation

Blade control for cutting thick and thin materials, preventing common issues.

Adjusting Blade Offset Angle

Function to smooth curves by adjusting the blade offset angle.

Background Settings

Test Modes and Troubleshooting

Listing Cutting Conditions (Condition List)

Function to print a list of current cutting condition settings.

Running the Self Test

Procedure for running the plotter's self-test to check its functions.

Troubleshooting (General)

Guide to diagnosing and solving common plotter operational problems.

Options

FC5100 Auto Registration Mark Sensor

Information on the sensor for automatically locating registration marks.

Axis Alignment Method

Details on 2-point and 3-point methods for axis alignment.

Selecting Axis Alignment Method

Procedures for aligning coordinate axes using two or three-point methods.

Setting Axis Origin Offset

Adjusting the plotter's origin point relative to registration marks.

Sensor Offset Adjustment

Determining corrective values to adjust the registration mark sensor precision.

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