GRAPHTEC FCX2000 SERIES - Setup Flow; Setting up the Plotter Main Unit; Installing the Software

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Before starting the Setup
Make the following preparations before starting Setup.
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Check that all of the items included in the package. (Please see in the FCX2000 User's Manual (PDF).)
For the Parts Names, please see in the FCX2000 User's Manual (PDF).
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Assemble the stand and then install the FCX2000. See the instruction manual supplied with the stand for the assembling
procedures.
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To use the Cutting Master 4, previously install the design application (Adobe Illustrator or CorelDraw ) that is used.
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When there are virus detection program or system resident program, terminate them beforehand.
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Upon installation, be sure to log in Windows/Macintosh using an account with administrator privileges on your computer.
Setup ow
Launching the Start menu
For each software of FCX2000, install them using the Installer stored in the
attached DVD-ROM.
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Installing the Software
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Setup in a Windows operating environment
A. Install FCX2000 Software
Installing the FCX2000 Driver (Cutting
Plotter Driver)
The FCX2000 Driver software controls the Plotter and makes plotting
according to the data created by the PC.
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Install the software as necessity.
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Setup in a Macintosh operating environment
B. Setup the Graphtec Pro Studio
A. Setup the Cutting Master 4
Software enabling cutting data to be created through simple commands.
Create designs and edit characters/shapes using this software.
Plug-in driver that enables simple cutting through direct operation from within
Adobe Illustrator.
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C. Setup the Cutting Master 4
Plug-in driver that enables simple cutting through direct operation from within
Adobe Illustrator and CorelDRAW.
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D. Install the User's Manual
Install the FCX2000 User's Manual.
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Setting up the Plotter main unit
1. Attaching a Tool
The cutter blade can replaced depending on the material or thickness of the
media.
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2. Loading the Media
Set up the media in the Plotter.
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3. About the Initial Setup screen
Select "Display Language" and "Length Unit".
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4. Tool adjustment and test cutting
Adjust the tip length of the cutter blade and force (pressure to cut) depending on the material or
thickness of the media. By cutting to test the set media, it can be adjusted to the optimal condition.
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• To connect using the USB
Turn on the power source of Plotter in the middle of installing, and connect the USB cable.
B. Setup the Graphtec Studio
Software enabling cutting data to be created through simple commands.
Create designs and edit characters/shapes using this software.
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