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Keith MayAug 25, 2025
How to fix tilted media on GRAPHTEC FC8600-160 Plotter?
- VVeronica OrtegaAug 25, 2025
If the Graphtec Plotter media travels tilted, it could be that the media is loaded tilted. Reload the media.
How to fix tilted media on GRAPHTEC FC8600-160 Plotter?
If the Graphtec Plotter media travels tilted, it could be that the media is loaded tilted. Reload the media.
How to resolve scan errors with registration marks on GRAPHTEC Plotter?
If registration marks cannot be scanned properly on your Graphtec Plotter because of scan errors, and there are smears within the scanning area, remove the smears.
How to adjust quality settings to prevent media curling on GRAPHTEC Plotter?
If the Graphtec Plotter media curls up at the corners and fine cut characters peel off, and the QUALITY setting is too high, lower the QUALITY setting.
How to fix blade skipping issues on GRAPHTEC FC8600-160 Plotter?
If the Graphtec Plotter blade skips and does not completely cut lines that should be solid, and straight cut lines seem to wobble, and the blade is extended too far, adjust the blade length.
What to do if GRAPHTEC FC8600-160 Plotter keeps dropping media?
If the Graphtec Plotter drops the media while detecting, the media sensor may be defective. Contact your sales representative or the Graphtec call center. Set the media sensor to DISABLED to use the plotter temporarily.
What to do if my GRAPHTEC FC8600-160 Plotter stops with 'POSITION ALARM'?
If the Graphtec Plotter stops with "POSITION ALARM" during initialization or cutting, the pen carriage might be hitting something. Remove any object that is disturbing the operation, then turn the plotter off and on again.
Why is my GRAPHTEC FC8600-160 Plotter cutting off center?
If your GRAPHTEC Plotter is cutting with the origin point shifting to the center of the media, it could be that the data was created with the lower-left origin point, but the plotter is set with the center origin point. Reset the origin point to the center on the application software, or reset the origin point of the plotter to the lower left.
Why does my GRAPHTEC FC8600-160 show 'POSITION ALARM' during cutting?
If the Graphtec Plotter stops with "POSITION ALARM" during initialization or cutting, it could be due to external force applied to the pen carriage while cutting. Remove the object disturbing the operation, and then turn the plotter off and on again.
How to fix registration mark scan errors on GRAPHTEC FC8600-160 Plotter?
If registration marks cannot be scanned properly on your Graphtec Plotter because of scan errors, and the registration mark lines are thin, set the registration mark lines to 0.3 to 1.0mm.
Why does the media travel tilted on my GRAPHTEC FC8600-160 Plotter?
If the Graphtec Plotter media travels tilted, it might be that the media is slipping. Perform pre-feed once to make an impression and make it harder to slip.
Details the meaning and purpose of various safety symbols used in the manual.
Identifies and describes the main components and parts of the plotter.
Provides instructions for assembling the plotter, including the stand and basket.
Details the process of connecting the plotter to a computer using USB, LAN, or RS-232C interfaces.
Details the nomenclature, structure, and blade length adjustment of cutter pens.
Explains the procedure for mounting tools like cutter pens or plotter pens into the tool holder.
Guides users on how to load various types of media, including roll and sheet media.
Describes how to correctly position the push rollers to ensure proper media feeding and alignment.
Outlines the steps required to safely power on the plotter.
Enables setting and switching between different tool conditions for various media types.
Guides users on performing test cuts to optimize cutting parameters for specific media.
Explains how to set the starting point for cutting operations at any desired location.
Describes how to pause or stop the cutting operation and resume or quit it.
Duplicates specified cutting data stored in the buffer memory for multiple copies.
Explains the ARMS system for scanning registration marks using sensors for precise cutting.
Covers the necessary settings and adjustments for ARMS to scan registration marks correctly.
Sets the MARK SCAN mode to ARMS and selects the number of registration points (2, 3, or 4).
Adjusts cutting based on differences between scanned registration marks and original data.
Sets the axis origin offset, defining the distance between the cutting origin and registration mark.
Automatically adjusts the sensor scan level for registration mark detection based on media characteristics.
Allows manual adjustment of the sensor threshold value for mark detection in NORMAL mode.
Allows manual adjustment of the sensor threshold value for mark detection in ISM mode.
Tests the registration mark sensor to check for plotting and detection issues.
Adjusts coordinate values to match the scanned registration mark position with the cutting position.
Enables automatic detection of registration marks when the tool is near the first mark.
Adjusts the cutting position using ARMS based on the number of scanned registration marks.
Adjusts position using two registration marks, measuring tilt and distance.
Adjusts position using three registration marks for 2-axis tilt and distance measurement.
Adjusts position using four registration marks for warp and tilt correction, offering higher precision.
Automatically adjusts the cutting position by scanning registration marks.
Manually adjusts the cutting position by scanning registration marks via tool carriage movement.
Details the procedure for manually adjusting the plotter's position using specific marks.
Guides users through the process of safely replacing a dull or damaged cutter blade.
Addresses issues where the plotter fails to power on or respond.
Provides solutions for common operational problems and errors encountered during use.
Offers troubleshooting steps for errors related to scanning registration marks.
Helps diagnose and resolve issues leading to poor cutting quality or results.
Explains error codes and messages specific to GP-GL command mode.
Details error codes and messages related to HP-GL command mode operations.
Lists and explains error messages encountered when using the ARMS system.
Performs a self-diagnostic test to check sensors and switches for proper operation.
Adjusts cutting offsets between different tools (e.g., tool 1 and 2) to compensate for differences.
Lists the key technical specifications of the FC8600 series plotters.
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