GRAPHTEC FC8000 Series - 2-2 Attaching a Tool

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Attaching a Tool
Attach a tool (cutter pen, plotter pen) to the plotter.
Attaching a Tool
When mounting the tool in the tool holder, push the tool all the way into the holder until its flange contacts the
upper part of the holder and then tighten the screw firmly. To prevent injury, avoid touching the tool immediately
after the cutting plotter is turned on or whenever the tool is moving. It is explained here using cutter pen as an
example.
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Operation
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Loosen the tool holder screw.
CAUTION
When pushing the tool holder with your fingers,
the blade tip may be protruding. Take care not to
cut your fingers.
Supplement
The forward position of the tool is used for the
cutting out mainly, and the backward position is
used for the half cutting mainly.
Cutting out means that the media is cut out
completely.
Half cutting means that only the marking film is
cut out, leaving the backing sheet uncut.
See "What is Cutting Plotter?" in Setup Manual
for structure of the marking film.
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While pushing the tool holder in the upward direction, push the
tool all the way into the holder until its flange contacts the upper
part of the holder.
For half cutting
(backward)
For cutting out
(forward)
Upper part of
tool holder
Flange
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