Mimaki CG-SRIII CG-60SRIII, CG-100SRIII, CG-130SRIII cutting plotter Operation Manual
Below you will find brief information for cutting plotter CG-SRIII CG-60SRIII, cutting plotter CG-SRIII CG-100SRIII, cutting plotter CG-SRIII CG-130SRIII. This manual describes the operation and maintenance of the CG-SRII series cutting plotter. This manual is designed for your easy understanding and to help you get the most out of your new cutting plotter. It includes sections on setting up the machine, installing tools, performing test cuts, and troubleshooting common problems.
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TABLE OF CONTENS
CAUTION ......................................................................... v
CAUTION ........................................................................ v
Requests ......................................................................... v
FCC Statement (USA) ..................................................... v
Interference to televisions and radios .............................. v
Foreword ......................................................................... vi
About media ....................................................................vi
On This Operation manual ..............................................vi
Features ..........................................................................vii
Safety Precautions .........................................................viii
Pictorial signs ................................................................ viii
Safety Labels ................................................................... x
How to Read This Operation Manual .............................. xi
CHAPTER 1 Before Use
Where to install this machine .................................. 1-2
Configuration and function ...................................... 1-3
The Front ...................................................................1-3
The Rear ...................................................................1-4
Operation Panel ........................................................1-5
Tray ...........................................................................1-6
Carriage ....................................................................1-6
Pinch rollers and grit rollers .......................................1-7
Clamp ........................................................................1-8
Sheet sensor .............................................................1-8
Connecting the cables ............................................ 1-9
USB Cable Connection .............................................1-9
RS-232C Cable Connection ......................................1-9
LAN Cable connection ..............................................1-9
Connecting the power cable ....................................1-10
Menu mode .......................................................... 1-11
CHAPTER 2 Basic Operations
Installing a tool ....................................................... 2-3
Using a cutter ............................................................2-3
How to Install a Ballpoint Pen ...................................2-6
Turning the power on .............................................. 2-8
Setting the tool conditions ...................................... 2-9
Kinds of the Tool Conditions .....................................2-9
Select the tool condition ..........................................2-10
Set the Tool Conditions ...........................................2-10
Setting a sheet ..................................................... 2-13
Setting a leaf sheet (cut sheet) ............................... 2-16
How to Place the Roll Sheet (CG-60SRIII) ............. 2-17
(CG-100SRIII/CG-130SRIII) ................................... 2-19
Test cutting (plotting) ........................................... 2-22
Cutting (plotting) ................................................... 2-23
Setting the origin ..................................................... 2-23
Start cutting (plotting) ............................................. 2-24
Cut off the Sheet (Manual Cutting) ......................... 2-25
Turning the power off ........................................... 2-26
CHAPTER 3 Useful Function
Functions in the Jog Mode ..................................... 3-2
Setting the origin ....................................................... 3-2
Two-point axis alignment .......................................... 3-3
Cutting area .............................................................. 3-4
Digitization operation ................................................ 3-5
Set the distance compensation .............................. 3-6
Perform Multiple Cuttings ....................................... 3-9
Cut Out Data with Registration Mark ................... 3-11
The Flow of Cutting out the Registered Data ......... 3-11
Enter the registration mark detection mode ............ 3-11
Precautions in inputting data with registration marks . 3-12
Set for Detecting the Registration Marks ................ 3-16
Method of detecting registration marks .................. 3-21
Confirm the following when failed in cutting correctly. 3-29
Expand the cutting (plotting) area ........................ 3-35
Set the EXPANDS function to ON. ......................... 3-35
Switch the cutting (plotting) direction ................... 3-37
The Setting of ROTATION. ..................................... 3-37
Perform DIVISION cut .......................................... 3-39
Set the Y direction (width direction) DIVISION cut . 3-39
Set the X direction (feeding direction) DIVISION cut .. 3-41
Cut Data via DIVISION CUT. .................................. 3-43
Change the cutting (plotting) order ...................... 3-44
Set SORTING . ....................................................... 3-44
Sorting sequence .................................................... 3-46
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Other Useful Functions ......................................... 3-47
Feed the paper ........................................................3-47
HOLD ......................................................................3-48
DATA CLEAR - Discontinue Plotting - ..................3-48
Perform SAMPLE CUT to Find out the Cause of Cutting
Error. .......................................................................3-49
Output the Setting List .............................................3-50
Output the received data by the ASCII code [ASCII
DUMP] .....................................................................3-51
Set the configurations with a computer ...................3-52
Make the media without uncut area ........................3-54
Select the number of pinch roller to use ..................3-56
Setting the FEED OFFSET .....................................3-57
Setting the FEED SPEED .......................................3-58
Setting the PRE FEED ............................................3-59
Set the network .......................................................3-61
Setting event mail function ......................................3-63
Miscellaneous Settings ......................................... 3-74
Switch the display language ....................................3-74
Switch the User .......................................................3-75
Other Convenient Settings ......................................3-76
Copy the set value from the other user setting. ......3-84
Reset the setting values to the initial state. .............3-85
CHAPTER 4 In Case of Trouble
Before taking a phenomenon as a trouble .............. 4-2
Troubles for which error messages are given on the
LCD ........................................................................ 4-4
Error message ...........................................................4-4
Status message ........................................................4-7
CHAPTER 5 Appendix
Specifications of the main unit ................................ 5-2
Repeatability condition ..............................................5-3
Cutter blade ............................................................ 5-4
Replacing the cutter ..................................................5-4
Adjusting the cutter blade ..........................................5-4
Replacing the cutter other than supplied one ............5-5
Adjusting blade edge of cutter other than supplied one 5-5
Note slip ................................................................. 5-6
Function Flowchart ................................................. 5-7
Functions invoked with the specific keys .................. 5-7
Functions invoked with the jog mode (jog keys) ....... 5-9
Functions ................................................................ 5-10
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CAUTION
CAUTION
DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY : THIS LIMITED WARRANTY OF MIMAKI SHALL BE THE SOLE AND
EXCLUSIVE WARRANTY AND IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES,EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,
INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS,
AND MIMAKI NEITHER ASSUMES NOR AUTHORIZES DEALER TO ASSUME FOR IT ANY OTHER
OBLIGATION OR LIABILITY OR MAKE ANY OTHER WARRANTY OR MAKE ANY OTHER WARRANTY IN
CONNECTION WITH ANY PRODUCT WITHOUT MIMAKI’S PRIOR WRITTEN CONSENT. IN NO EVENT
SHALL MIMAKI BE LIABLE FOR SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR FOR LOSS
OF PROFITS OF DEALER OR CUSTOMERS OF ANY PRODUCT.
Requests
• This Operation manual has been carefully prepared for your easy understanding.However, please do not hesitate to contact a distributor in your district or our office if you have any inquiry.
• Description contained in this Operation manual are subject to change without notice for improvement.
• Generally, names and designations referred to in this Operation manual are trade marks or registered trade marks of the manufacturers or suppliers.
FCC Statement (USA)
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the Operation manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which cause the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
• In the case where MIMAKI-recommended cable is not used for connection of this device, limits provided by FCC rules can be exceeded.To prevent this, use of MIMAKI-recommended cable is essential for the connection of this plotter.
Interference to televisions and radios
The product described in this manual generates high frequency when operating.
The product can interfere with radios and televisions if set up or commissioned under improper conditions. The product is not guaranteed against any damage to specific-purpose radio and televisions.
The product’s interference with your radio or television will be checked by turning on/off the power switch of the product.
In the event that the product is the cause of interference, try to eliminate it by taking one of the following corrective measures or taking some of them in combination.
• Change the orientation of the antenna of the television set or radio to find a position without reception difficulty.
• Separate the television set or radio from this product.
• Plug the power cord of this product into an outlet which is isolated from power circuits connected to the television set or radio.
Foreword
About media
Please follow the local regulations to dispose of roll sheets or other media.
Congratulations on your purchase of a CG-SRII series cutting plottver.
CG-SRII series cutting plotter is a highly functional cutting plotter with the high-speed registration mark detection.
Read this Operation manual carefully and make the most effective use of your plotter.
On This Operation manual
• This Operation manual describes the operation and maintenance of CG-SRII series cutting plotter (hereinafter referred to as the plotter).
• Please read and fully understand this Operation manual before putting the machine into service. It is also necessary to keep this peration manual on hand.
• Make arrangements to deliver this Operation manual to the person in charge of the operation of this plotter.
• This Operation manual has been carefully prepared for your easy understanding. However, please do not hesitate to contact a distributor in your district or our office if you have any inquiry.
• Description contained in this Operation manual are subject to change without notice for improvement.
• In the case where this Operation manual should be illegible due to destruction or lost by fire or breakage, purchase another copy of the Operation manual from our office.
• You can also download the latest operation manual from our website.
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Reproduction of this manual is strictly prohibited.
All Rights Reserved. Copyright © 2014 MIMAKI ENGINEERING Co., Ltd.
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Features
The features of the plotter are described below. Together with the method of operation of the plotter explained in this manual, they help you understand how to use the machine properly.
Mark Sensor
The high accuracy mark-detection sensor enables the plotter to read the mark plotted on sheets automatically, compensate distances, set the plotting origin and correct paper skew.
Roll Sheet Stopper
The roll sheet stopper helps the plotter feed a roll paper without sagging. In addition, the improved sheet let-off surface reduces the jam of a roll sheet. Thus the troubles are minimized.
Two Clamp Pressure Modes Changeover Mechanism
The sheet clamp system incorporate two clamp pressure modes changeover mechanism to widen the available sheet size range.
Strong pressure mode substantially increases the clamp pressure to prevent a long sheet from slipping.
The moderate pressure mode prevents the media from getting scratched by the grit roller during plot operation.
Front Loading
You can mount the roll-placing table in the front side to cut the front-loaded roll sheet.
Plug-in Cutting Software (FineCut) Attached
The plug-in software FineCut, enables easy and fine cutting of the characters or illustrations edited on the
Illustrator or CorelDRAW.
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Safety Precautions
Pictorial signs
Pictorial signs are used in this Operation manual for safe operation and for prevention of damage to the plotter.
Pictorial signs and their meanings are given below. Read and fully understand before reading the text.
Examples of symbols
Failure to observe the instructions given with this symbol can result in death or serious injuries to personnel. Be sure to read and observe the instructions for proper operation.
Failure to observe the instructions given with this symbol can result in injuries to personnel or damage to property.
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This symbol indicates that the information is helpful in proper operation of the plotter..
This symbol indicates that it is important to know of the information on proper operation of the plotter.
Use this information for your operation.
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Indicates the reference page for related contents.
The symbol “ “indicates that the instructions must be observed as strictly as the CAUTION instructions (including DANGER and WARNING instructions). A sign representing a precaution (the sign shown at left warns of hazardous voltage) is shown in the triangle.
The symbol “ “indicates that the action shown is prohibited. A sign representing a prohibited action
(the sign shown at left prohibits disassembly) is shown in or around the circle.
The symbol “ “ indicates that the action shown must be taken without fail or the instructions must be observed without fail. A sign representing a particular instruction (the sign shown at left instructs to unplug the cable from the wall outlet) is shown in the circle.
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WARNING
Do not disassemble or remodel the plotter.
• Never disassemble or remodel the plotter.
Disassembly or remodeling can result in an electric shock or breakdown of the machine.
Handling of the power cable
• Use the supplied power cable. Take care not to damage, break or work upon the power cable. If a heavy material is placed on the power cable, or if it is heated or pulled, the power cable can break, thus resulting in fire or electric shocks.
Avoid locating the plotter in a damp environment.
In case abnormal event occurs.
• Do not use the plotter in a damp place. Do not splash water onto the machine. Use in such an environment can give rise to fire, electric shocks or breakdown of the plotter.
• Use of the plotter under an abnormal condition where the device produces smoke or strange smell can result in fire or electric shocks. If such an abnormality is found, be sure to turn off the power switch immediately and unplug the cable from the wall outlet. Check first that the plotter no longer produces smoke, and contact your distributor for repair.
• Never repair your plotter by yourself since it is very dangerous for you to do so.
CAUTION
A place exposed to direct sunlight On an inclined surface
A place where temperature or humidity varies significantly
• Use the plotter under the following environmental conditions:
• Operating environment:
5 to 35°C
35 to 75% (Rh)
A place that vibrates
A place exposed to direct air flow from an air conditioner or the like.
Around a place where fire is used
Safety Precautions
CAUTION
Be careful with the movable parts
• Do not touch the rolling grit roller; otherwise, you may hurt your fingers or tear off your finger nails.
Sheets
• Keep your head and hands away from any moving parts during cutting (plotting) operation; otherwise, you may get your hair caught in the machine or get injuries.
• Wear proper clothes. (Do not wear loose-fit clothes or accessories). Bind a long hair.
• Straighten the sheet of media, if significantly curled, before using it for printing. Heavily curled sheet affects the cutting (plotting) result.
Caution with cutters
• Do not touch the cutter blade, which is very sharp.
• Do not shake or swing the cutter holder; otherwise, the blade may come off.
Connection of power supply cable
• Be sure to connect the ground wire. Using without the ground wire causes the damage of this device and electric shock that may be very dangerous.
• Regarding the use of two polar plug outlet, you must connect the auxiliary ground adapter to the plug of power cable.
Earth the green wire (ground wire) of the ground adapter. If you cannot, consult with an electrician.
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Safety Labels
A safety label is stuck on the machine. The label informs the user of possible risks associated with the machine.
Be sure to understand the correct meaning of the safety label to avoid danger.
If the safety label is illegible due to stains or has come off, purchase a new one from your local distributor or our office. (Reorder: No.M904451, Safety label)
Depending on the manufacturing time, the label differs. When reordering the label, please ask for
M904451 as a order number.
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How to Read This Operation Manual
This manual provides the explanation about the displayed characters and used keys on the “Display Panel” in addition to the operation procedures.
Proceed operations confirming them while using.
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Perform Multiple Cuttings
This explains the outline of functions.
The origin at executing the multiple sheet cutting.
(Manual setting)
Copy interval
These are what we want you to know in advance.
The origin at terminating the multiple sheet cutting
(Automatically
• You can perform multiple cuttings by specifying data saved in the receiving buffer of this device.
• The receiving buffer can save only one data.
• When a new data is received, the data that has been saved is overwritten by it.
(You cannot perform multiple cuttings by specifying the data that was received before.)
This shows the display panel.
These are the number of operation procedures.
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Press the
FUNCTION
key in the local mode.
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Press the jog key
[No.COPIES].
or to select
<FUNCTION>
SQUARE CUT <ENT>
F U N C
<FUNCTION>
No.COPIES <ENT>
F U N C T O O L R E M O T E
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Press the
ENTER/HOLD
key.
<No.COPIES>
No.COPIES
F U N C T O O L
: 1
R E M O T E
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Press the jog key or to select the number of cutting (1 to 999) ,and press the
ENTER/HOLD
key .
<No.COPIES>
No.COPIES :10
F U N C T O O L R E M O T E
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Press the jog key or to select the interval of figures to be cut (0 to 30mm) ,and press the
ENTER/HOLD
key .
<No.COPIES>
INTERVAL :1mm
F U N C T O O L R E M O T E
<No.COPIES>
ITNERVAL :10mm
F U N C T O O L R E M O T E
<FUNCTION>
No.COPIES <ENT>
F U N C T O O L R E M O T E
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enclose shows the buttons in a sentence.
CHAPTER 1
Before Use
This chapter describes the parts name and setting procedures before use.
Where to install this machine ............................................. 1-2
Configuration and function................................................. 1-3
The Front ....................................................................................1-3
The Rear .....................................................................................1-4
Operation Panel ..........................................................................1-5
Carriage ......................................................................................1-6
Pinch rollers and grit rollers ........................................................1-7
Clamp .........................................................................................1-8
Sheet sensor ...............................................................................1-8
Connecting the cables......................................................... 1-9
USB Cable Connection ...............................................................1-9
RS-232C Cable Connection ........................................................1-9
LAN Cable connection ................................................................1-9
Connecting the power cable .....................................................1-10
Menu mode ......................................................................... 1-11
Where to install this machine
Secure a suitable installation space before assembling this machine.
The place of installation must have enough space for not only this machine itself but also for printing operation.
Model
CG-60SRIII
CG-100SRIII
CG-130SRIII
Width
1030 mm
1530 mm
1830 mm
Depth
287 mm
580 mm
580 mm
Height
335 mm
1150 mm
1150 mm
Gross weight
24 kg
41 kg
46 kg
1000 mm or more
500 mm or more
500 mm or more
1000 mm or more
CG-60SRIII : 2030mm or more
CG-100SRIII : 2530 mm or more
CG-130SRIII : 2830 mm or more
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Configuration and function
The Front
Pinch roller
The pinch rollers feed out the sheet while pressing it against the grit rollers. (
Sheet sensor
This sensor detects the presence of the sheet and sheet length. (
Pinch roller guide mark
This marks indicate the locations at which the pinch roller are to be set.
Clamp lever
Pushing a lever down lowers a pinch roller and retains the sheet.
Grit roller
The grit rollers operate in combination with the pinch
( rollers to feed the sheet.
Pen line
The plotter performs cutting or plotting on the pen line.
Operation panel
This panel operates this
( machine and sets functions.
Platen
The sheet of media moves along the platen.
Cut slot
The slot is used for cutting the sheet manually.
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Carriage
The carriage carries the pen and moves it up and down. (
Roll stoppper
(CG-100/130SRIII)
When setting a sheet, prevents the roll sheet from
( rotating.
Power switch
The switch turns on/off the
( power.
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The Rear
Clamp pressure lever
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This lever adjusts the force by which the clamp is held.
Sheet sensor
This sensor detects the presence of the sheet and sheet length. (
Tray
Small tools, such as a retractable knife and other cutters, can be placed on.
RS-232C interface connector
The RS-232C interface connector. (
USB interface connector
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The USB interface connector.
LAN connector
The LAN connector.
Please use when you use event mail function.
Roll stay
Roll stays support the roll bars.
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Roll bar
A roll sheet is placed on the two roll bars. (
AC inlet
The power cable is connected to the AC inlet.(
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Operation Panel
Display panel
The display panel indicates tool conditions such as speed, pressure and offset, tool coordinates, functions and error messages.
Press the keys with the fingers.
Pressing with a sharp blade or a pointed thing may break the key.
REMOTE
key
key
mode.
is in operation, the plotter will come to a halt. Press the key again to restart the plotter,(
FEED
key
Press this key to execute sheet feeding.(
POWER lamp
This lamp lights up when the power to the plotter is turned on.
END
key
This key cancels the last input value or returns the setting menu to the immediate higher level in the hierarchy.
Use the key to detect only the sheet width.
JOG Key
Each of these arrow keys shifts the carriage or sheet in the direction of the arrow or changes settings.(
FUNCTION
key
Use this key to enter function setting mode.
The functions of FUNC1 to FUNC3 are displayed at the bottom of the display panel.
ENTER/HOLD
key
This key registers the operation or the settings.
Use the key to correct the drifting of the sheet during cutting (plotting) operation. (
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Jog keys
The arrow keys are used as described in the table below.
Before detection of a sheet
After detection of a sheet
Detects the width and the front edge of the sheet.
Shifts the carriage to the left.
Detects the width and length of the sheet.
Detects the width and the rear edge of the sheet.
Detects the width and length of the sheet.
Shifts the carriage to the right.
Move the sheet toward the rear of the plotter.
Move the sheet toward the front of the plotter.
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When selecting a function
Restores the previous function.
Selects the next function.
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When selecting a setting value
Selects the previous value.
Selects the next value.
In this manual, the sheets of media other than roll sheets are referred to as leaf sheets or cut sheets.
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Tray
Small tools, such as a retractable knife, may be placed on the tray.
Tray
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• However, keep a retractable knife or any other cutter out of reach of children since it can be dangerous.
• Do not put any heavy object on the tray; otherwise, the cover may deform and come in contact with the carriage.
Carriage
Tool holder
Fix a pen-type cutter for cutting and a rollerball for plotting.
Light Pointer
The light pointer lights up in red during positioning for the registration mark detection.
The light pointer also lights up before detecting the sheet and goes out upon detection of the sheet.
However, the light pointer goes out automatically when five minutes have passed without no sheet detected.（
Configuration and function
Pinch rollers and grit rollers
Align the pinch roller to the width of the sheet to be set, and move it to an appropriate position of the grit roller.
The movement range of the pinch roller is as shown below.
Move the pinch roller guessing the pinch roller guide marks as the measure.
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Pinch roller 2
“PINCH ROLLERS GUIDE” marks
Pinch roller 1
• Keep away from the rotating grit rollers. If you touch the rotating grit rollers, you can injure your fingers with them or your can get your fingers caught between the rotating grit rollers and the platen.
• Be sure to raise the pinch rollers whenever the machine is not operated. Otherwise, the pinch roller may be deformed.
• Never set the pinch rollers in any positions deviated or separated from the grit rollers. In case the pinch rollers are not set properly, they may cause an error and the sheet detection cannot be performed correctly.
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Configuration and function
Clamp
The clamp pressure can be changed in two levels using the clamp pressure lever. Select the higher or lower level of the clamp pressure that matches the sheet to be used.
High mode
Low mode
Raise the clamp pressure lever.
Lower the clamp pressure lever.
• Be sure to set the clamps of the left and right to the same mode for use. If the clamps’ modes are different, it may cause the sheet misalignment.
• After setting the position of the pinch roller, set the clamp pressure.
Clamp pressure
High mode
Low mode
Application
For cutting a PVC sheet.
When a heavy-weight sheet of media (70 kg or 81g/m2 or more) is used.
When the impression of the pinch rollers on the sheet of media are to be minimized.
• The sheet may drift depending on the sheet typ feed length, or the sheet width.
Sheet sensor
The sheet sensor detects the presence of the sheet and the sheet length.
There is one for each position before and after the platen.
Sheet sensor Sheet sensor
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Connecting the cables
This plotter uses the USB, LAN and RS232C connector for connection to the host computer.
• Connect or disconnect the connectors carefully. Applying undue force to a connector may damage the connector.
USB Cable Connection
When connecting the USB cable, you must observe the followings.
• Do not plug in or unplug any cable during data transferring.
• Follow the instructions on the LCD if the wizard is displayed when connecting the USB cable.
Connecting USB driver
As for USB driver connection, refer to “USB Driver Installation Guide” in the FineCut supplied with this machine.
(1) Set the supplied CD for FineCut into the disk drive.
(2) Click [CD-ROM Contents] on the menu.
(3) Open [InstallGuid(en).pdf] for the plotter used in [Mimaki Device Driver] folder.
RS-232C Cable Connection
When you want to connect the RS-232C cable, you must observe the following notabilia.
• When connecting the cables, turn off first the power to the device and that tothe host computer which the power cable is to be connected.
• Do not plug in or unplug any cable during data transferring.
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LAN Cable connection
When connecting LAN cable, be sure to follow the note below:
• Surely insert LAN cable until clicking noise sounds.
• Do not plug in or unplug any cable during data transferring.
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Connecting the power cable
After connecting the interface cable, you must connect the power cable.
Connect the power cable with the plug outlet of the following power specifications.
• Voltage : AC100 - 240V ± 10%
• Frequency : 50/60Hz
Connecting the cables
• Be sure to
connect the ground wire.
• Using without the ground wire causes the damage of this device and electric shock that may be very dangerous.
• Regarding the use
of two polar plug outlet, you must connect the auxiliary ground adapter to the plug of power cable.
• Earth the green wire (ground wire) of the ground adapter. If you cannot, consult with an electrician.
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Menu mode
This plotter is provided with the following four modes:
< NOT-READY > mode
The plotter is in this mode until the media is detected.
The keys other than the
REMOTE
key are effective.
< LOCAL > mode
The plotter enters this mode after the sheet detection.
All the keys are effective.
The plotter can receive data from the computer. However, data processing of cutting (plotting) and similar data is not performed.
(Doing so could result in a processing error depending on the application software.)
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< REMOTE > mode
The plotter performs cutting (plotting) according to the received data.
Pressing the
REMOTE
key interrupts the cutting operation and returns the plotter to the LOCAL mode.
Pressing the
Pressing the state.(
REMOTE
key once again resumes cutting.
ENTER/HOLD
key during cutting brings the plotter into the HOLD
This indicates the amount of data received. Once cutting
(plotting) is started, the amount of data will decrease in steps of 1 KB.
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< FUNCTION > mode
(
To set the FUNCTION mode, press the
FUNCTION
key when the plotter is in the LOCAL mode.
Set various cutting (plotting) conditions in this mode.
If there is data for which cutting has not been finished yet, there is a case where you cannot change settings.
In such a case, let the cutting finish or execute [DATA CREAR] first and then start changing the settings.
<LOCAL>
CUT1 20 120 30
F U N C
SPEED PRESS OFFSET
T O O L R E M O T E
FUNCTION
The function of FUNCTION 1 is displayed.
TOOL
The function of FUNCTION 2 is displayed.
REMOTE
The function of FUNCTION 3 is displayed.
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CHAPTER 2
Basic Operations
This chapter describes the procedures and settings ranging from tool installation to cutting (plotting) operation.
Installing a tool..................................................................... 2-3
Using a cutter ..............................................................................2-3
How to Install a Ballpoint Pen .....................................................2-6
Turning the power on .......................................................... 2-8
Setting the tool conditions.................................................. 2-9
Kinds of the Tool Conditions .......................................................2-9
Select the tool condition ............................................................2-10
Set the Tool Conditions .............................................................2-10
Setting a sheet ................................................................... 2-14
Setting a leaf sheet (cut sheet) .................................................2-17
How to Place the Roll Sheet (CG-60SRIII) ...............................2-18
How to Place the Roll Sheet (CG-100SRIII/CG-130SRIII) ........2-20
Test cutting (plotting) ........................................................ 2-23
Cutting (plotting)................................................................ 2-25
Setting the origin .......................................................................2-25
Start cutting (plotting) ................................................................2-26
Cut off the Sheet (Manual Cutting) ...........................................2-27
Turning the power off ........................................................ 2-28
Operation flow
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Installing a tool
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Turning the power on
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Setting the tool conditions
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Setting a sheet
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Test cutting (plotting)
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Cutting (plotting)
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Turning the power off
See “Installing a tool” ( P.2-3)
(
(
See “Setting the tool conditions”
(
(
See “Cutting (plotting)” ( P.2-23)
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Installing a tool
For this device, you can use the following tools.
Cutter
: Select this to cut the image printed on a sheet and to create the cut letters with the cutting sheet.
Pen (rollerball)
: Select this to “trial-write” for confirming how to cut.
Using a cutter
• Don’t touch the cutter blade with your fingers.
->Sharp cutter tip may injure you.
• After setting the cutter, do not shake the cutter holder.
->The tip of the cutter may pop out and may injure you.
• Keep the cutter out of reach of children. Dispose of the used cutter blade in compliance with the applicable regulations.
How to install a cutter
Cutter holder
1
Remove the cap located at the edge by rotating it.
2
Replace thecutter with a new one using tweezers or the like.
3
Turn the adjusting knob to adjust the protruding amount of the cutter.
• arrow to protrude the cutter blade.
( 0.5 mm per revolution)
Cutter
Cap
Adjusting knob
Cutter
1
2
2-3
6
4
5
Adjusting the protrusion of the cutter blade
Adjust the cutter blade according to the types of the cutters and the sheet for use.
After adjusting the protrusion of the cutter blade, set the cutting conditions and conduct test cutting to check the cutting quality.
For the cutter supplied with unit, the protruding amount of the blade can be adjusted with the cuttermounted in the pen carriage.
• Take care not to protrude the blade too much. If the cutter is used with its blade excessively protruded, the cutter can cut out the base paper, thus damaging the main unit.
1
Turn the adjusting knob to adjust the protruding amount of the cutter blade.
• arrow to protrude the cutter blade.
( 0.5 mm per revolution)
• See the appendix for the blade adjustment of the cutters other than the auxiliary products
( P.5-4)
Protruding amount of the cutter blade
Amount of cutting=
(Film thickness + Base paper thickness)
2
• However, Film thickness < Base paper thickness
For reference :
the protruding amount of the cutter blade = 0.2 to 0.5mm
(Replace the blade when it is blunt.)
Protruding amount of the cutter blade
Film
Base paper
• Adjust the blade pressure so that the cutter may leave a little bit of cutter track on the sheet.
• In case the sheet thickness is thinner than the film thickness, which may not provide correct cutting quality, change the protruding amount of the blade and you may get a better result.
Amount of cutting
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Installing a tool
How to install the cutter holder
• Install the cutter holder to the tool holder of the carriage.Be sure to insert the cutter holder all the way in the tool holder.
1
Rotate the knob to loosen the holder presser.
Holder presser
1
Knob
holder
2
Insert the cutter holder into the tool holder.
• Push the brim of the cutter holder against the tool holder.
• Press the brim of the cutter holder with the l holder presser.
Holder presser
Brim
2
3
Fix the cutter holder.
• Turn the knob of the tool holder clockwise, and surely fix it.
Knob
• Fix the cutter holder firmly. If not, accurate and high-quality cutting (plotting) will not be achieved.
4
5
2-5
6
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How to Install a Ballpoint Pen
• When you want to use a commercially available ballpoint pen, you must use the pen of 8mm to 9mm in diameter. Image quality may depend on the pen.
(Recommended ballpoint pen: the one available from Pentel Co., Ltd. with the product No.: K105-A,
K105-GA)
• Regarding such ballpoint pens as shown below, the pen inclines to touch the cover when held by the pen adapter (the pen that the pen holder girth of which may vary, the pen that the pen holder of which has umbo and differences)
Uneven gauge With steps or bumps
1
Put the cap on the pen adapter.
• Use the cap to adjust the pen height.
2
Insert the pen into the pen adapter.
• Insert the pen until the tip of the pen reaches the cap.
3
Fix the tip of the pen.
• Tighten the fixing screw clockwise.
• Be careful not to over-tighten the fixing screw for the pen adapter. If tightened too much, the ball-point pen may crack.
2
4
Remove the cap.
5
Rotate the knob to loosen the holder presser.
1
Holder presser
4 cap
Pen
Pen
3
Screw
Knob
6
7
Insert the pen adapter with the pen into the tool holder.
• Make sure that the brim of the pen adapter is rested on the tool holder.
• Set the adapter in such a way that the fixing screw will not obstruct operation.
• Press the brim of the pen adapter with the holder presser.
Holder presser
Turn the knob clockwise to fix the tool.
Brim
Installing a tool
Insert until it is rested
1
2
2-7
6
4
5
Turning the power on
• Before turning the power on, check that the pinch rollers have been raised.
• Be sure to turn on the host computer before turning on the plotter. If this order is not correctly followed, the plotter can malfunction.
• Once the power is turned off, wait at least five seconds before turning the power on again.
1
Press the “ | ” side of the power switch.
• When the plotter is turned on, it will enter the first operation mode, which are followed by the subsequent modes. Refer to
P.1-11 for the operation modes.
• The POWER indicator lamp lights up in blue.
• The machine performs its initial operation.
2
After the origin detecting operation, the tool condition currently selected is displayed.
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Setting the tool conditions
You can register the cutting speed and the pressure depending on the sheet or the tool type to be used. (Tool condition)
Kinds of the Tool Conditions
A tool condition consists of cutting conditions (CUT1 to CUT7), printing-with-a-pen condition (PEN).
Kinds Description
This is a tool condition when a cutter is used.
When you press the key, it moves to the half cut condition.
Cutting Condition
(CUT1 to 7)
1
PRESS
The pressure required for cutting. (g)
SPEED
OFFSET
The distance from the center of the cutter holder to the cutter blade. (0.01mm)
The speed of cutting.
Cutting condition No.(1 to 7)
CUT LENGTH
Length to be cut. (mm)
HALF LENGTH
Length to be left (not to be cut). (mm)
HALF PRESS
Pressure of left part. (g)
HALF
Valid (ON) or invalid (OFF) of half cut.
About Half Cutting
You can cut on the dotted line, not to cut sheet out. (Half cut)
When you set half cut to valid (ON), you can use the half cut function.
The cutting condition changes from CUT to HLF when Half Cut is changed to
"Valid (ON)".
Cutter
Sheet
Set the cutting pressure with
HALF PRESS.
Set the length to be left (not to be cut) with
HALF LENGTH.
Set the length to be cut with
CUT LENGTH.
• The illustration above is the image. The shape of cut surface differs depending on the cutting conditions.
This is a tool condition when the pen is used.
2
4
5
Plotting Condition
(PEN)
PRESS
The pressure required for plotting. (g)
SPEED
The speed of plotting.
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Select the tool condition
Before cutting (plotting), select the tool condition depending on the sheet and the tool type to be used.
1
Press the
TOOL
key in LOCAL mode.
2
Press the
TOOL
key to select a tool condition to be used.
• Each time you press the switched as follows.
TOOL
key, the tool condition is
3
Cutting (plotting). ( P.2-22)
CUT1 ～ 3
CUT4 ～ 7
PEN
Set the Tool Conditions
Set the condition to cut or to plot with a pen.
Setting contents of cutting condition (CUT1 to 7) : Cut speed (SPEED)/ cut pressure (PRESS)/ OFFSET value/ Half cut
Setting contents of plotting condition (PEN)
: Plotting speed (SPEED)/ pen pressure (PRESS)
1
Press the
TOOL key in LOCAL mode.
2
Press set.
TOOL
the key to select a tool condition to be
3
Press to set the cutting (plotting) speed.
• Set the moving speed of the tool for cutting or pen plotting.
• Setting values : 1 to 10cm/s (settable by 1cm/s step)
15 to 70cm/s(settable by 5cm/s step)
4
Press to move the cursor to cutting (plotting) pressure (PRESS).
2-10
Setting the tool conditions
5
Press to set the cutting (plotting) pressure.
• Set the pressure that the tool presses the sheet for cutting or pen plotting.
• Setting values : 10 to 20g (settable by 2g step)
25 to 100g (settable by 5g step)
110 to 500g (settable by 10g step)
• When the cutting (plotting) pressure setting is completed, proceed to the setting of the
OFFSET value. When you set the plotting condition (PEN), you cannot set the OFFSET value and half cut. Proceed to the Step 16.
• The maximum pressure at selecting PEN is 150g.
6
Press to move the cursor to OFFSET.
7
Press to set the offset value .
• When you set the cutting condition (CUT1 to 7), set the distance between the center of the cutter holder and the blade tip.
• Setting values : 0 to 250 (0.00 to 2.50mm)
(settable by 0.05mm step)
Blade tip
Cutter holder
OFFSET
• Nothing is displayed on the LCD if "0" is specified.
8
Press to move the cursor to half cut ON/OFF.
9
Press to set ON/OFF .
• When you perform half cut, select ON and proceed to the Step 10.
• When you do not want to set AUTO CUT, select "OFF" and proceed to
Step 16.
10
Press to move the cursor to pressure setting of left part (not to be cut).
11
Press to set pressure .
• Set the pressure of the left part (not to be cut) when performing half cut.
• Setting values : 0 to 300g (settable by 5g step)
12
Press key to move the cursor to the setting of length to be left.
1
2
4
5
2-11
6
2-12
13
Press length to be left.
to move the cursor to the setting of
• Set the length to be left not to be cut when performing half cut.
• Setting values : 1 to 5mm (settable by 0.1mm step)
14
Press length.
to move the cursor to the setting of cut
15
Press to set the cut length.
• Set the length to be cut when performing half cut.
• Setting values : 5 to 150 mm
(5 to 20mm: 1mm step, 20 to 150mm: 5mm step)
16
Press the
ENTER/HOLD
key to register the set contents.
• Return to the local mode.
• The set value is retained even when the power is turned "OFF".
Setting the tool conditions
Setting a sheet
Either a leaf sheet (cut sheet) or a roll sheet can be loaded on the plotter.
The pinch rollers and grit rollers hold the sheet in position.
Locate the pinch rollers so that they match the sheet to be used.
• CG-100SRIII/ CG-130SRIII have three pinch rollers (CG-60SRIII has two). When setting a slippery surface material, such as a soft sheet, wider sheet, or film, set a pinch rollerto the both sheet ends and the center. For a narrow sheet, no need to set the pinch roller in the center of the sheet.
• When in use of the center pinch roller, it may have the mark of the grit roller in the sheet.
Pinch roller
Clamp lever
1
2
Grit roller
Sheet width
CG-60SRIII
CG-100SRIII
CG-130SRIII
mm
90 to 740
90 to 1250
90 to 1550
inch
3.55 to 29.10
3.55 to 49.20
3.55 to 61.00
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6
4
5
Maximum cutting area
The maximum cutting area (the area in which cutting (plotting) is permitted) varies depending on the location of pinch rollers
An area where cutting is not permitted is called a “non-plotting area”.
• In expand mode, the area defined with the outer edges of the pinch rollers is detected.
In normal mode, the area defined with the inner edges of the pinch rollers is detected. (
CG-60SRIII
CG-100SRIII
CG-130SRIII
The origin is set at the lower right corner of the area.
0.606m X 51m
1.07m X 51m
1.37m X 51m
The origin is set at the center of the area.
0.606m X 5m
1.07m X 5m
1.37m X 5m
Expands : OFF Expands : ON
Rear non-plotting area 30mm
Pinch roller
5mm or more
Cutting width
Origin
Non-plotting area along the front end
Sheet detection
5mm or more
Cutting width
Origin
Non-plotting area along the front end
* Non-plotting area: area where cutting is not permitted.
The width and length of the sheet are detected by pressing the sheet loaded. (
or
END
key depending on
• Once the sheet length has been detected, if the received data is larger than the sheet, the portion of data that exceeds the sheet cannot be used for cutting. If the sheet length is not detected, the plotter will terminate cutting operation when data goes beyond the sheet.
• If the sheet sensor function is set to [OFF], a press of a jog key perform the same sheet detection as the case
END
will make the plotter
key is pressed. (Only the sheet width is detected.)
• The maximum length that can be detected at the rear ends of the sheet of media is 5m.
When the tail end of the sheet is detected
5 m maximum
Origin after detection
Method of detecting a sheet
When a sheet of media is set, the following two displays will appear alternately on the LCD panel.
Align to the direction of the set sheet, and press the jog keys , , or .
R set
A sheet is set from the rear side.
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F set
A sheet is set from the front side.
Setting a sheet
The plotter uses the five different methods to detect a sheet of media as shown below.
Key
Sets the roll sheet in the back.
Sets the leaf sheet in the back.
END
After the sheet width is detected, the front end of the sheet is detected.
After the sheet width is detected, the front and back end of the sheet is detected.
Detects only the sheet width.
The sheet width is detected.
Detecting method
B
B
B
Origin
Origin
Origin
Example of display after the sheet detection
Front of the plotter
Key
Front of the plotter
Sets the roll sheet in the front.
After the sheet width is detected, the back end of the sheet is detected.
Sets the leaf sheet in the front.
After the sheet width is detected, the front and back end of the sheet is detected.
Front of the plotter
Origin
Origin
Detecting method
B
B
Front of the plotter Front of the plotter
Example of display after the sheet detection
• When the detected length is 3 m or more, “
∗∗∗∗ ” will appear on the LCD.
• Be careful if only detecting sheet width by using the
END
key as it is possible that the sheet could fall out if advancing the sheet using the jog key .
• Note that the directions of the + (plus) of each axis differ as shown in the illustration above, depending on what direction the sheet is set.
• The status when sheet detection is performed is the same as that after executing DATA CLEAR. The status when sheet detection is performed is the same as that after executing DATA CLEAR. (Copies can be made.)
• Be sure to always perform sheet detection in FineCut “Leaf Mode” when cutting continuously with the registration mark.
If the front end of the sheet is not detected, a parameter error occurs and the printer does not enter copy mode.
• When a long sheet of media is used or a sheet which has already been drawn out is used from its middle area, the sheet detection will require an extended period of time. In such a case, the detection time can be reduced by detecting only the sheet width
END
key.
1
2
4
5
2-15
6
Setting a leaf sheet (cut sheet)
1
Press the mode.
SHEET SET
key to switch to NOT READY
• You need not to do so if it ia already in the NOT READY mode.
Start operation from the Step 2.
2
Load the leaf sheet on the platen.
(1) Move down the clamp lever to the rear and raise the pinch rollers.
(2) Set the right end of the sheet considering the platen vertical rib as the measure.
Or, align the near end of the sheet in parallel with the platen.
Vertical rib
3
Move the pinch rollers fitting to a width of the sheet.
• Locate each of the pinch rollers 5 mm or more inside the sheet edge; otherwise, the sheet can slip off the pinch rollers while it is being fed.
4
Move down the clamp lever to the front and move the pinch rollers down.
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5
Press the jog key or to select “LEAF”.
•
: In the case the sheet is loaded from the rear
: In the case the sheet is loaded from the front
• When you press the
FEED
key, the screen to select the number of pinch rollers is displayed before sheet detection. After selecting the pinch roller, sheet detection is performed.
• The number of pinch rollers set here has priority over the one selected from [SET UP] -
PINCH ROLL.] menu.
Setting a sheet
6
Press the jog key or to select number of pinch rollers to be used. (CG-130SRIII)
• When [ROLL. SELECT] is set to [ON], select the number of pinch rollers to be used.
(
7
Start detecting the sheet.
• When [DUMMY CUT] is set to [ON], after completing the sheet detection, the plotter performs dummy cutting operation (
• This plotter cannot detect the leaf sheet of longer than 5m.
Displays the detected size of the leaf sheet.
Unit : mm
1
Displays the current settings of tool conditions.
How to Place the Roll Sheet (CG-60SRIII)
If you want to use the roll sheet, you must mount the roll-placing table.
1
Move down the clamp lever to the rear.
2
2
Lay down the roll-placing table, fitting to the width of the roll sheet.
• As the roll-placing table has a magnet, just attach it to the device and it is fixed.
• Fix the roll-placing table 2 to 3mm away from the sheet width.
Pressing the both ends hard may cause the roll not to be rotated, resulting in no sheet feeding.
Convex part
3
Lay up the roll sheet on the roll-placing table.
• Be careful about the sheet direction.
O K N G
4
5
To slightly hit.
2-17
6
2-18
4
Pull out the sheet for maintaining.
(1) Pull the sheet tightly and take up the slack.
(2) Check that the sheet is set without slacks and then move down the clamp lever to the front.
• When the power is on, the absorbing fan is turned on to absorb the roll sheet.
• If the power is not on, the absorbing fan is not turned on.
Therefore, pressing the sheet with your left hand so as not to be deformed, raise the clamp lever.
5
Press the jog key or to select [ROLL].
•
•
: In the case the sheet is loaded from the rear
: In the case the sheet is loaded from the front
• When you press the
FEED
key, the screen to select the number of pinch rollers is displayed before sheet detection. After selecting the pinch roller, sheet detection is performed.
• The number of pinch rollers set here has priority over the one selected from [SET UP] -
PINCH ROLL.] menu.
6
Start detecting the sheet.
• After displaying the sheet width, the plotter performs the dummy cutting operation ( P.3-69) .
Displays the detected size of the leaf sheet.
Unit : mm
7
Displays the current settings of tool conditions.
Perform [FEED] and pull out the sheet of the length you use. (
• Before you use the roll sheet, previously pull out the sheet of the length you use to make enough room. By feeding out the sheet, you can verify if there is any sheet misalignment or not.
How to Place the Roll Sheet (CG-100SRIII/CG-130SRIII)
If you want to use the roll sheet, you must mount the roll-placing table.
1
Move down the clamp lever to the rear.
Setting a sheet
2
Set the roll bars on the roll stays.
• Set each roll bar so that the side provided with a projection is located on the left side as viewed from the rear of the plotter.
Select the groove 1 or 2 to set one of the roll bars depending on the outside diameter of the roll sheet to be used.
• If the outside diameter of the roll sheet is 3 inch or more, place the roll bars in the grooves 1 and 3.
• If the outside diameter of the roll sheet is less than 3 inch, place the roll bars in the grooves 2 and 3.
1
2
3
Projection
Roll bar
Rollstay Assy
1
2
• Keep the roll bars level when lifting up to move the groove in which the roll bars are set.
Lifting up a roll bar at an angle can damage the rollstay Assy.
3
Load a roll sheet.
(1) Place a roll sheet on the roll bars.
(2) Pass the leading edge of the sheet onto the platen and adjust the location of the pinch rollers to the sheet width.
• Locate each of the pinch rollers 5 mm or more inside the sheet edge; other-wise, the sheet can slip off the pinch rollers while it is being fed.
4
5
Roll sheet
2-19
6
2-20
4
Retain the roll sheet with the roll holders.
• Move the roll holders to both ends of the roll, respectively, and secure them by tightening the screws.
• Locate the roll holders 2 to 3 mm away from the respective roll ends.If the roll holders are fixed pressed against the roll ends, there may be a case where the roll cannot turn and thus the sheet cannot be feed.
Roll holder
Do not place too near
5
Lock the roll stopper.
• Push the lock lever toward the rear of the main unit to lock the stopper.
• The roll stopper prevents the roll from turning when you draw out the sheet.
Rock
6
Hold the sheet.
(1) Pull the sheet to take up the slack in it.
(2) Check that the sheet is set without slacks and then move down the clamp lever to the front.
• If the plotter has been turned on: The suction fan will rotate to retain the sheet by suction.
• If the plotter has been turned off:
The suction fan will not rotate. It is, therefore, necessary to tilt the clamp lever toward the front of the unit while retaining the sheet with your left hand to prevent the sheet from warping.
7
Release the roll stopper.
• Push and pull the stopper to the front of the plotter.
• If you do not release the roll stopper, the buzzer sounds during sheet feeding and the plotter stops.
Release
Setting a sheet
8
Press the jog key or to select [ROLL].
•
•
: In the case the sheet is loaded from the rear
: In the case the sheet is loaded from the front
• When you press the
FEED
key, the screen to select the number of pinch rollers is displayed before sheet detection. After selecting the pinch roller, sheet detection is performed.
• The number of pinch rollers set here has priority over the one selected from [SET UP] -
PINCH ROLL.] menu.
9
Press the jog key or to select number of pinch rollers to be used. (CG-130SRIII)
• When [ROLL. SELECT] is set to [ON], select the number of pinch rollers to be used.
(
10
Press the
ENTER/HOLD
key.
11
Perform [FEED] and pull out the sheet of the length you use. (
• Before you use the roll sheet, previously pull out the sheet of the length you use to make enough room. By feeding out the sheet, you can verify if there is any sheet misalignment or not.
1
2
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6
4
5
Test cutting (plotting)
Execute test cutting (plotting) to confirm the tool conditions.
In the test cutting, the plotter cuts two squares.
• When the cutter blade is worn and dull, you can use it temporarily by enhancing the value of
PRESSURE. However, you are recommended to replace the worn cutter blade with a new one to ensure a satisfactory cutting quality.
• When the tool conditions are proper, the results of test cutting (plotting) are as follows:
• The two squares are cut perfectly.
• The base sheet remains uncut.
• No corner of the squares is rounded.
• No corner of the squares is curled-up.
1
Confirm that the plotter is in the local mode.
2
Press the
FUNCTION
[SQUARE CUT].
key a few times to select
3
Press the
ENTER/HOLD
key .
• The plotter will execute test cutting (plotting) and then return to the local mode display.
Change the settings of the cut conditions according to the test cutting (plotting) results.
Cut Condition Cause Solution
Some parts uncut.
The base sheet has been cut.
Any of the square corners rounded.
Any of the square corners curled-up.
The blade is lifted above the sheet because of a too high cutting speed.
Too high pressure.
Too large protrusion of the cutter blade.
Improper OFFSET value.
The protruded cutter blade is too much.
The cutting pressure is higher.
The [COMPENSATION PRESSURE
OFFSET value] is large.
More than two out of the above fall under this category.
Lower the speed. (
Lower the pressure. (
Tighten up the knob for the tool holder.
(
Adjust the protrusion of the cutter blade.
(
Adjust the OFFSET value so that it suits the cutter blade in use. (
Adjust the protrusion of the cutter blade.
(
Adjust the cutting pressure. (
Adjust the ADJ-PRS OFS value.
(
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Cutting (plotting)
You can start cutting (plotting) after completion of setting up a tool, a sheet and the tool conditions.
• Check the following settings before cutting (plotting).
Setting of the origin (
Setting of the command origin (
Switching between commands (
Priority of commands (
Setting of the maximum size response value (
Setting the origin
The origin is a reference point for the cutting (plotting) data.
When the origin is changed, set the new origin before starting cutting (plotting).
• Change the origin before cutting the next data; otherwise, cutting will be performed over the previous data.
1
Move the carriage to a point at which the new origin is to be set.
• : Moves the carriage to the right.
: Moves the carriage to the left.
: Feeds the sheet to the rear of the plotter.
: Feeds the sheet to the front of the plotter.
• Every time you press the
TOOL
key, the tool will move up and down alternately.This helps you to set the origin at a correct position.
2
Press the
ENTER/HOLD
key to register the origin.
• The display panel will show the effective cutting area first and then the tool conditions.
New origin
1
2
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6
4
5
Start cutting (plotting)
1
After completion of setting the origin, press the
REMOTE
key.
• The display changes to REMOTE.
2
Send the data to the plotter.
• On receiving the data, the plotter performs cutting (plotting) while displaying the remaining amount of the data.
• Upon completion of cutting (plotting), the display changes as shown at right.
When the cutter is selected
When the pen is selected
Bringing the cutting (plotting) to a halt
To temporarily stop the plotter during cutting (plotting), press the will make the plotter resume cutting (plotting).
REMOTE
key once. Another press of the key
• In case the sheet has slipped off the plotter during cutting operation, turn off the power immediately; otherwise, the main unit may be damaged.
• The LCD will show the following error message if you try to execute any function that can initiate some action during temporary suspension or any operation that can affect the command coordinate system.
• If the error message appears, let the plotter complete the cutting for the remaining portion of the data or discontinue the cutting by executing data clearing (
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Cutting (plotting)
Cut off the Sheet (Manual Cutting)
1
Hold the sheet by hand.
• Make sure to hold firmly to avoid the sheet raiseup.
2
Cut the sheet.
• Cut the sheet with a cutter knife in the slot on the platen.
Slot
1
2
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6
4
5
Turning the power off
When plotting is completed, press the “ O ” side of the power switch to turn the power off.
• Once the power is turned off, wait at least five seconds before turning the power on again.
1
Confirm that the plotter is not receiving any data.
• Make sure that the display is indicating REMOTE or LOCAL.
2
Press the “ O ” side of the power switch.
• The POWER lamp on the operation panel turns off.
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CHAPTER 3
Useful Function
This chapter describes the setting procedures of each functions, and how to operate the plotter usefully.
Functions in the Jog Mode ................... 3-2
Setting the origin .................................... 3-2
Two-point axis alignment ........................ 3-3
Cutting area ............................................ 3-4
Digitization operation .............................. 3-5
Set the distance compensation............ 3-6
Perform Multiple Cuttings..................... 3-9
Cut Out Data with Registration Mark . 3-11
The Flow of Cutting out the Registered Data ............................. 3-11
Enter the registration mark detection mode ..................................... 3-11
Precautions in inputting data with registration marks ................................. 3-12
Set for Detecting the Registration Marks . 3-16
Method of detecting registration marks 3-21
Expand the cutting (plotting) area ..... 3-35
Set the EXPANDS function to ON. ....... 3-35
Switch the cutting (plotting) direction 3-37
The Setting of ROTATION. .................. 3-37
Perform DIVISION cut.......................... 3-39
Set the Y direction (width direction)
DIVISION cut ........................................ 3-39
Set the X direction (feeding direction)
DIVISION cut ........................................ 3-41
Cut Data via DIVISION CUT. ............... 3-43
Change the cutting (plotting) order ... 3-44
Set SORTING . .....................................3-44
Sorting sequence ..................................3-46
Other Useful Functions ....................... 3-47
Feed the paper .....................................3-47
HOLD ....................................................3-48
DATA CLEAR - Discontinue Plotting - 3-48
Perform SAMPLE CUT to Find out the Cause of Cutting Error. ....................................3-49
Output the Setting List ..........................3-50
Output the received data by the ASCII code
[ASCII DUMP] .......................................3-51
Set the configurations with a computer .3-52
Make the media without uncut area ......3-54
Select the number of pinch roller to use ..3-56
Setting the FEED OFFSET ...................3-57
Setting the FEED SPEED .....................3-58
Setting the PRE FEED ..........................3-59
Set the network .....................................3-61
Setting event mail function ....................3-63
Miscellaneous Settings ....................... 3-74
Switch the display language .................3-74
Switch the User .....................................3-75
Other Convenient Settings ....................3-76
Copy the set value from the other user setting. ...................3-84
Reset the setting values to the initial state. ..................................3-85
Functions in the Jog Mode
Press the jog key , , or you can perform the following settings.
in the local mode, and then you can enter the jog mode, where
Function names Contents
Setting the origin
Two-point axis alignment
Cutting area
Up and Down of the Pen
Set the point from which the plotter will start cutting (plotting).
If a ruled sheet is set, align the horizontal and vertical axes with the appropriate lines on the sheet.
Set the area in which the plotter performs cutting (plotting).
This is to put up and down the tool.
(Press the
TOOL
key in the jog mode).
Reference page
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• Before you set the function in the jog mode, be sure to confirm that there is no cutting (plotting) data.
• When the origin or any other point is set in the jog mode, the center of the tool corresponds to the setting point regardless of the light pointer on/off.
Setting the origin
1
Press the
REMOTE
key to set to the local mode.
• Confirm in advance that if you press the
REMOTE
key to enter the remote mode, the plotter does not perform cutting (plotting).
2
Press the jog key the jog mode.
, , or to enter
• Press either one of the jog keys, and you can enter the jog mode.
3
Press the jog key the origin.
, , or to set
4
Press the
ENTER/HOLD
key to decide the origin.
• After displaying the effective cutting for while, the plotter returns to the local mode.
• The sheet could fall out if the sheet sensor is disabled, and the leading edge of the sheet is not detected with the head on top of the sheet sensor.
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Functions in the Jog Mode
Two-point axis alignment
If a ruled sheet is set, align the horizontal and vertical axes with the appropriate lines on the sheet.
Correct the axial inclination (θ) by setting a compensation point in combination with the origin.
Compensation point
Origi
1
Press the
REMOTE
key to set to the local mode.
• Confirm in advance that even if you press the
REMOTE
key to enter the remote mode, the plotter does not perform cutting (plotting).
2
Set the Origin by pressing the jog key
or to and press the
ENTER/HOLD
,
key.
,
3
Press the jog key the jog mode.
, , or to enter
• Press either one of the jog keys, and you can enter the jog mode.
4
Press the
SHEET
key.
5
6
Press the jog key , the compensation point.
• θ= -45 to 45 degrees
, or to set
Press the
ENTER/HOLD
key to decide the origin.
• The display is as shown on the right briefly, after which the plotter returns to the local mode.
• When you clear the compensation point, move the clamp lever to the rear side to make the clamp
OFF and perform sheet detection (
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3
5
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6
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Cutting area
Set the area in which the plotter performs cutting (plotting).
The area that has a diagonal line extending from the origin to a given UL (upper left) point is the available cutting area.
The cutting area setting will be cleared by performing sheet detection again.
Available cutting area
Point UL
Origin
1
Press the
REMOTE
key to set to the local mode.
• Confirm in advance that even if you press the
REMOTE
key to enter the remote mode, the plotter does not perform cutting (plotting).
2
Press the jog key the jog mode.
, , or to enter
• Press either one of the jog keys, and you can enter the jog mode.
3
Press the
FEED
key.
4
5
Press the jog key the point UL.
, , or to set
Press the
ENTER/HOLD
key to decide the point UL.
• The display is as shown on the right briefly, after which the plotter returns to the local mode.
• Be sure to set the upper left point in the area located in the normal direction from the origin.
• Be sure to set the origin in the cutting area. If the origin is located outside the cutting area, the plotter will go into an error state.
Functions in the Jog Mode
Digitization operation
The coordinates of the plotted figure relative to the origin are displayed on the host computer.
Upon receiving the digitization command (DP;) from the host computer, the plotter is ready for digitization operation.
To conduct digitization, install a sheet with patterns to select points on it.
• The digitization operation is available only with an application software that incorporates a digitization function. Refer to the instruction manual for the application software for how to use the digitization function.
1
Set the plotter in the remote mode and make it receive the digitization command from the host computer.
• The display will change as shown at right.
1
2
Move the pen with a jog key or until the pen tip reaches a given point of the pattern.
• The coordinates relative to the origin will be displayed.
• If you set the step to a smaller value using the jog step function, you may select a desired point with increased accuracy. (
3
Press the
ENTER/HOLD
key.
• The plotter records the point of the pen head.
• The plotter receives the coordinate output command (OD;) from the host computer.
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3
5
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6
Set the distance compensation
When you cut the long data, the cut length may have difference depending on the sheet thickness. In addition, depending on the difference of the grid roller diameter, the moving amount of right and left of the sheet may have difference. Correct these differences.
You can select the distance correction from eight types (No. 1 to No. 8).
Find compensation value
Compensation value = Measured value of the OFF line - Input reference length
• Actual measured value of OFF line:999.0 mm
• Entered standard length:1000 mm
• 999.0 - 1000 = -1.0 mm / (correction value)
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Compensated line
Reference line
Pinch roller
Setting value :
• Standard value
A direction: 500, 1000, 1500, 2000, 2500 (mm)
B direction(CG-60SRIII): 200, 400, 600 (mm)
B direction(CG-100SRIII/130SRIII): 200, 400, 600, 800, 1000 (mm)
• Correction value:
A direction: Standard length ± 5% (0.1mm step)
B direction: Standard length ± 5% (0.1mm step)
• Plotting offset: 0 to 300mm
Setting procedures
1
Mount the sheet. (
• Set the sheet to plot the distance correction adjusting pattern.
2
Press the key in LOCAL mode.
3
Press to select [DIST.COMP.].
Set the distance compensation
4
Press the
ENTER/HOLD
key.
• The correction value registered in AR (right side of front-back direction), AL (left side of front-back direction) and B (right-left direction) of No.1 are displayed.
5
Pressing number to register.
, select the distance correction
6
Press the
ENTER/HOLD
key.
• The standard length (mm) that was corrected previous time is displayed.
• If you do not perform distance correction at all, the minimum standard length is displayed.
• When you change the length unit (mm/inch) from you corrected previous time, the right screen appears.
7
Press to change the standard length of A direction (front-back direction).
• The standard length of A direction becomes standard length of AR (right side of front-back direction) and AL (left side of front-back direction).
• When you change the standard length, the distance correction value (AR, AL) corrected previous time is cleared.
8
Press the
ENTER/HOLD length of A direction.
key to register the standard
• You can register it by the key.
• Moves to the standard length setting of B direction.
9
Press to change the standard length of B direction (right-left direction).
• When you change the standard length, the distance correction value (B) corrected previous time is cleared.
10
Press the
ENTER/HOLD length of B direction.
key to register the standard
11
Press to specify the plotting position of the distance correction adjusting pattern.
• Offset all line segments (AR, AL, B) in the sheet.
12
Press the
ENTER/HOLD
key.
• Plot the adjusting pattern.
• If a paper is not set, or, the paper size is too small and the standard length cannot be plotted, plotting is not performed. In such a case, when you press the without plotting.
ENTER/HOLD
key, you can enter the correction value
1
1
3
5
6
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Set the distance compensation
13
After plotting is completed, the current correction value is displayed.
14
Actually measure OFF lines of AR, AL and B.
• Move the clamp lever to the rear side, remove the sheet and measure.
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15
Perform the operations in Steps 2 to 13.
• As the sheet is not set, the correction entry screen is displayed without performing plotting.
16
If the measured value is different from the standard value, change the correction value with .
17
Press the
ENTER/HOLD value of AR direction.
key to register the correction
• You can register it by the key.
• Moves to the standard length setting of AL direction.
18
In the same way as the Step 14, enter the correction value of AL with .
19
Press the
ENTER/HOLD value of AL direction.
key to register the correction
• You can register it by the key.
• Moves to the standard length setting of B direction.
20
Change the correction value of B direction with
.
21
Press the
ENTER/HOLD value of B direction.
key to register the correction
• When you press the key, the screen returns to step3.
Perform Multiple Cuttings
This function performs cutting (plotting) for the received data on two or more sheets.(Maximum 999 cuttings)
Copy interval
The origin at executing the multiple sheet cutting.
(Manual setting)
The origin at terminating the multiple sheet cutting
(Automatically
• You can perform multiple cuttings by specifying data saved in the receiving buffer of this device.
• The receiving buffer can save only one data.
• When a new data is received, the data that has been saved is overwritten by it.
(You cannot perform multiple cuttings by specifying the data that was received before.)
1
Press the
FUNCTION
key in the local mode.
2
Press the jog key
[No.COPIES].
or
3
Press the
ENTER/HOLD
key.
to select
4
Press the jog key or to select the number of cutting (1 to 999) ,and press the
ENTER/HOLD
key .
1
1
3
5
Press the jog key or to select the interval of figures to be cut (0 to 30mm) ,and press the
ENTER/HOLD
key .
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6
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Perform Multiple Cuttings
• If the multiple sheet cutting is executed immediately after cutting in the remote mode, cutting (plotting) will be overlapped. To avoid this trouble, be sure to set the new origin.
• While the plotter is executing the multiple sheet cutting, it ignores data sent from the computer.
• To send two or more pieces of data from the computer to the plotter, the data has to be sent while providing an interval of 5 seconds or more between any two pieces of data. If two pieces of data are sent from the computer to the plotter within 5 seconds, the two pieces of data will be subjected to the multiple sheet cutting. (
This time can be changed in the close time setting.
• During setting of the two-point axis alignment, if the origin updated inside the plotter fails to fall within the available cutting area, the plotter will not perform cutting for the data.
• The plotter performs cutting for divided cutting data by the specified number of sheets without dividing the data. If any error is displayed, refer to [Chapter 4] .
• If there is the origin renewal command in cutting data, you cannot perform [No. COPIES].
• When you use FineCut, the default value of Origin Renewal is “ON”. If you perform [No. COPIES], uncheck the checkbox. (Refer to FineCut OPERATION MANUAL Chapter5 “Setting Head Position after Plotting”)
• When the origin mode is set to "Center", the cutting result may not be as intended. When cutting multiple sheets, we recommend setting the origin mode to "Bottom right".
When the origin is set to center, the data size range is the
A diagonal size of the minimum cut range area to the maximum data range (shown by red dotted lines); therefore, data as shown in the illustration will create wide margins.
A
When the origin is set to center, and if you are using an application such as FineCut, the data is output to the minus position coordinate from the origin, considering the position of the origin. Data is copied with minus offset (shown with bluedotted line); therefore by renewing the origin at the time of cutting multiple sheets, the media is cut at the position away from the position of the origin.
The first sheet is overlapped and cut, but when the origin is set to center, you need to cut multiple sheets without renewing the origin.
Cut Out Data with Registration Mark
Create registration marks on an output image that you want to make a seal, and then the plotter detects them to cut it out.
There are following two types of registration marks.
TP4 TP2
TP4 TP2
TP3 TP1
TP3 TP1
Registration mark: Type 1 Registration mark: Type 2
• Use the TP4 when performing trapezium compensation to correct the uneven sheet feeding rate caused by the difference in the diameter between the right and left grit rollers. If the trapezium compensation is to be omitted, there is no need to set the TP4. In that case, however, cutting distortion will increase.
The Flow of Cutting out the Registered Data
Add registration marks on the image that you want to make a seal and others, and print it on a sheet.
There are some conditions for creating the registration marks. See
Set the printed sheet in CG-SRIII series.
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1
Send the cut-target image from the computer for cutting.
In case it is not successfully cut,
• Confirm the reaction of registration mark sensor.
• Confirm the position of the Light
Pointer.
• Adjust the sensitivity of the registration mark sensor.
Enter the registration mark detection mode
1
Press the
END
key in the local mode.
• It turns out to be a registration mark detection mode.
• When the registration detection is set to OFF, it doesn’t enter into the registration mode. (
• While various functions are under setting, data entry may be cancelled and the plotter may go back to the previous setting item.
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Precautions in inputting data with registration marks
There are some limitations on preparing data with registration marks.
In order to make full use of this function, read the following instructions carefully and prepare data with registration marks properly.
• The registration mark described here is intended to detect the sheet inclination and the lengths along the A and B axes. It is not a mark for trimming.
Size of the registration marks
The registration mark length shall be about more than ten times the line width.
In addition, for the length of a side of the
0.5~2.0mm
4~40mm
The area where registration marks and designs can be arranged
• The TP1 starting position must be 20 mm or more away from the leading edge of the sheet.
• The TP2 end position must be 45 mm or more away from the tail end of the sheet.
Mark Form :
Type 1
45 mm and more
The area where plotting
(cutting) is permitted
Available cutting area when the expands is set to OFF.
Available cutting area when the expands is set to ON.
Pinch roller
A : Between 50 and 3000 mm
20 mm and more
B : 50 mm and more
Mark Form :
Type 2
The area where plotting
(cutting) is permitted
Available cutting area when the expands is set to OFF.
Available cutting area when the expands is set to ON.
Pinch roller
Keep the marks away from the pinch rollers.
A : Between 50 and 3000 mm
B : 50 mm and more
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No-plotting area around the registration marks
An area around a registration mark (from the mark origin to the mark size area) is a non-plotting area. There must be no data plotted or stain in this area; otherwise, a wrong origin may be detected or a mark read error can occur.
• If a wrong mark origin is detected, the cutting will be performed in a wrong area.
Mark Form : Type 1
Mark size
Mark Form : Type 2
Mark Origin Mark No-plotting area
No-plotting area Mark Mark Origin
Example of cause of wrong detection 1
There is a line outside the registration marks
1
1
Mark Origin
Detected wrong mark origin
3
No-plotting area
Example of cause of wrong detection 2
The distance between registration marks
(TP2 and TP1 or TP4 and TP2) is smaller than the mark length (for Type 2)
Space larger than the mark length
Space larger than the mark length
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The size of, and the distance between, registration marks
The size (B) of a registration mark suited for the distance (A) between the marks is as shown below.
If the mark size (B) is too small relative to the distance (A), the marks may not be detected correctly.
Be sure to prepare the registration marks with an appropriate size.
A 200 max.
B 4 min.
(mm)
500 max.
8 min.
1000 max.
15 min.
2000 max.
25 min.
2001 min.
35 to 40
Distance between registration marks for copied designs
For Type 1 registration marks, the distance between the marks must be not shorter than two times the mark length and not longer than 1000 mm. For Type 2 registration marks, the distance between the marks must be not shorter than the mark length and not longer than 1000 mm.
Mark Form : Type 1 Mark Form : Type 2
Distance between registration marks =
Between mark length (a) x2 and 1000 mm
50 to 3000 mm
Distance between registration marks =
Between mark length
(a) and 1000 mm
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Recommended size of the area defined with a set of four registration marks
It is recommended that the size of the area defined with a set of four registration marks is in the range of A4 size (210 mm x 297 mm) to A3 size (297 mm x 420 mm). If you follow this recommendation, you can minimize wasteful spaces and arrange the designs efficiently.
A4 size (210 mm x 297 mm) to
A3 size (297 mm x 420 mm)
In case of perform printing a registration mark continuously
When perform printing a registration mark continuously, set the one side of the registration marksize to 8mm. In case 8mm or shorter registration mark recognized continuously, may cause the glitches on the main unit.
1
1
8mm or more
3
Color of mark
The mark must be printed in black against the white background.
The registration mark will not be detected correctly if the background is not white or the mark is not black.
OK
No
Good
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Mark blurred
If the mark is blurred, a wrong mark origin can be detected, thus resulting in deviated cutting.
Precautions on registration mark detection
Observe the following precautions on registration mark detection.
• To ensure that the distance between registration marks is equal to the cutting length, input the distance between the printed marks found by the mark detecting function. (DIST.REVI
In this case, scale compensation between the registration marks overrides distance compensation. After that, if you change the distance compensation value, the scale compensation between the registration marks will be invalid.
• When you retry sheet detection, sheet inclination compensation, scale compensation between registration marks, and the position of the origin are cleared.
• Once the plotter detects marks, it will set the origin at the location of TP1.
You can change the position of the origin to a different location using jog keys ; the origin at the new location supersedes the origin at TP1.
• Locate registration marks so that the line connecting the corners of four marks forms a rectangle.
Registration marks arranged unevenly can result in deviated cutting.
• Automatically disabled if the rotation function is specified.
Set for Detecting the Registration Marks
When you want to cut the data with registration marks, you must set the following without fail.
1
Press the
FUNCTION
key in the local mode.
2
Press the jog key or
3
Press the
ENTER/HOLD
key.
to select [SET UP] .
4
Press the
ENTER/HOLD
key.
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5
Press the jog key or detected registration marks].
to select [Number of
• Set values: OFF, 1pt, 2ptA, 2pt B, 3pt, and 4pt
6
Press the
ENTER/HOLD
key.
• In case you selected “OFF” in Step 5, proceed to Step 11.
7
Press the jog key items.
or to select the following
• The following items are provided for the setting of registration mark detection:
Scale compensation, registration mark size, offset A, offset B, form of registration mark, number of continuous cutting in direction A, number of continuous cutting in direction B, high speed limit, skew check, detect mode and sensor level
• See pages P.3-18 through P.3-20 for the contents of each setting item.
8
Press the
ENTER/HOLD
key.
9
Press the jog key values.
or to select the set
• See pages P.3-18 through P.3-20 for the contents of each setting item.
イ
10
Press the
ENTER/HOLD
key to confirm the value.
11
When you want to terminate this procedure, press the
END
key twice.
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3
5
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Setting Items
Setting the Number of Registration Mark Detection
The higher the number of detected points, the higher the cutting accuracy.
• Select “1pt” when using FineCut.
Setting
OFF
1pt
2pt A
2pt B
3pt
4pt
Description
Select this setting for cutting a normal sheet, not for cutting the outline.
Detects the TP1. Sets only the origin.
Detects the two registration marks TP1 and TP2. Performs the skew compensation and the scale compensation in the sheet feeding direction.
Detects the two registration marks TP1 and TP3. Performs the skew correction and the scale compensation in the width direction.
Detects the three registration marks TP1, TP2 and TP3. Performs the skew compensation and the scale compensation in the sheet feeding and the width direction.
Detects the four registration marks TP1, TP2, TP3 and TP4. Performs the skew compensation, the scale compensation in both directions, and the trapezium compensation.
DIST.REVI
Select “OFF” when using FineCut.
Setting
OFF
BEFOR
AFTER
Description
The plotter will not perform any scale compensation.
With this setting, enter the scale compensation values and the trapezium compensation
*1 value before executing the registration mark detection.
(
Since the distance between registration marks is entered beforehand, rapid movement is expected when detecting.
With this setting, enter the scale compensation values and the trapezium compensation value
*1
after executing the registration mark detection.
(
Since there is an understanding of the distance between marks, setting values can be input rapidly. The AFTER setting will take less time than the BEFORE setting.
*1. The diameter difference between the grit rollers may cause a significant difference in the sheet feeding distance between the right side and the left side. The trapezium compensation function correct this difference in sheet feeding between the right side and the left side.
Size
Setting
4~40mm
Description
Set the length of one side of the registration mark.
When the printed mark's horizontal and vertical lengths differ from each other, set the same value as the shorter length.
Length of one side
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Offset A, Offset B
Setting
± 40.00mm
Description
Generally the origin will be set at the position shown below.
However, depending on your application and the work to be cut, the cutting position may be misaligned to the same direction. In this case, the location of the origin can be corrected.
Mark: Type 1
Plus A direction
Origin
Mark: Type 2
Plus A direction
Origin
Plus B direction
Plus B direction
If the origin is located out of the available cutting area, “ERR37 MARK ORG” will be displayed. In this case, write the registration marks in the area closer to the center of the sheet.
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MARK FORM
Setting
TYPE1
TYPE2
Description
Select either one of the following types of registration marks.
Mark: TYPE1 Mark: TYPE2
TP4 TP2
TP4
TP3
TP2
TP1
TP3 TP1
1
3
COPIES A ( UP ), COPIES B ( LEFT )
Setting
1~9999
(COPIES A)
1~99
(COPIES B)
Description
Effective when the same pattern is multi-printed at regular intervals.
Cuts automatically the preset number of sheets while detecting registration marks consecutively based on the first data.
For leaf sheets (cut sheets), the value of [COPIES A] is used as the number of copies.
When the number of copies can be set on the application software, like on the supplied FineCut, set the value to [1].
3x3 copies
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SPD LIMIT
Setting
0~60cm/s
Description
Set a speed limit for rapid moving in continuous copying.
During rapid moving, mark detection may not be performed correctly if a slippery sheet is used. In such a case, set a speed limit. If no speed limit is required, set the value to “0”.
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SKEW CHECK
Setting
OFF, 1~99mm
Description
Set the allowable range of the sheet feeding error when performing continuous copy.
During continuous copying on a roll sheet, copies may be misaligned little by little because of sheet skewing. If the error in the B-axis coordinate of the TP1 mark has exceeded the allowable range, cutting operation is temporally stopped.
Press the
ENTER/HOLD
key after correcting the sheet feeding error. Then the plotter waits for mark detection.
Move the light pointer to the position shown below with jog keys and press the
ENTER/HOLD
key. Then the light pointer starts mark detection. If skew check is to be omitted, set the value to “0” .
Mark: TYPE1 Mark: TYPE2
Reference mark 1
Reference mark 2
DETECT MODE
Setting
FAST
PREC
Description
The position is determined by scanning the registration mark segment back and forth once.
Time required for detection is short, however, the accuracy becomes lower a little.
After scanning the registration mark segment back and forth once, measures the position without fail by scanning the segment included its outside again.
Time required for detection becomes slightly longer.
SENSOR LEVEL
Setting
1 ~ 7
Description
The bigger the numerical value is, the higher the sensitivity of the registration mark sensor becomes.
If it detects the registration mark by mistake, lower the sensitivity. Generally, use it with the setting value of “4”.
MARK FILL UP
Setting
ON, OFF
Description
Specify the setting as “ON” when using the “Fill around the register mark” function of FineCut to detect the printed registration mark.
Create using a registration mark size of 10 mm or more when filling in around the registration mark.
Reset the Setting of Registration Mark Detection
In case the plotter detects the sheet that has no printing of registration marks and displays
[SEARCH START POS] you must set the registration mark detection to “OFF.”
Then, the registration mark detection becomes rendered ineffective.
Follow the Steps 1 to 5 of
Press the jog key
to select
“OFF.”
Press the
ENTER/HOLD
key.
Press the
END
key twice.
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Cut Out Data with Registration Mark
Method of detecting registration marks
Registration marks are detected in two different ways; full-automatic detection and semi-automatic detection.
Use the semi-automatic function when the TP1 is not located at the bottom right of the sheet, or when the supplied FineCut is to be used as the cutting software.
• If the sheet is curled, straighten it.
• When using a cutting software having no mark function, use a sheet which has neither stains nor images in the area (A) located between TP1 and TP2 and in the area (B) located between TP1 and TP3.
Check sheet skew with a light pointer
Move down the clamp lever to the front and then the Light Pointer is turned lit. You can manually move the carriage to the left and right.
Move down the clamp lever to the front, and manually move the carriage between the registrations TP1 and
TP3. Then you can confirm the sheet inclination by the move line of Light Pointer. Align to the move line and adjust the sheet inclination.
• If no operation is performed for five minutes, the light pointer will automatically go out.
1
Sheet skew
1
Moving line of the light pointer
3
Full-automatic detection of marks
Use this function to correct the error in the detected length between registration marks as compared with the printed length between registration marks. For this purpose, measure the length A and B on the data beforehand.
Measure the length between the registration marks.
Mark: Type 1 Mark: Type 2
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Detecting procedure ( [DIST.REVI.] Setting value is “BEFOR”)
• Be sure to set the sheet in the rear.
1
2
Measure the lengths A and B on the data to be output.
Place TP1 at a location shown at right.
• If it is impossible to place the registration mark TP1 at the location shown in the sketch, follow the procedure for “Semiautomatic registration mark detection”.
3
You must take care to tighten the sheet, and move down the clamp lever to the front.
• Then the pinch rollers will retain the sheet.
Pinch roller
Cutting line of plotter
Mark: Type 1
4
Press the
ENTER/HOLD
key.
• The scale compensation display appears after detecting only the sheet width. (The right figure shows the 4-point detection display as an example.)
• In case [ROLL. SELECT] is set [ON] ( number of pinch roller to use.
5
Set with the jog key or .
• Press the
ENTER/HOLD
key. And the plotter moves to the next scale compensation setting.
• If [MARK DETECT] is set to [2ptA], the display for inputting the B length will not appear.
• If [MARK DETECT] is set to [1pt], the scale compensation setting display will not appear but the origin point will be displayed. (Step 7)
6
Press the settings.
ENTER/HOLD
key after completing the
• The registration mark detection will be started.
• In case the plotter cannot detect any registration marks, it displays
“Error C36 in the registration mark detection” on the display. Set the sheet again.
5mm
Mark: Type 2
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7
Set the origin.
• After the detection of the registration marks, the display will show the available cutting area and then return to local mode.
Detecting procedure ( [DIST.REVI.] Setting value is “AFTER”)
• For the number of registration marks detected in the Step 2, refer to ” Setting the Number of
Registration Mark Detection” ( P.3-18).
• Be sure to set the sheet in the rear.
1
2
Follow steps 1 to 3 of “Detecting procedure ( [DIST.REVI.] Setting value is
“BEFOR”)” (
Press the
ENTER/HOLD
key.
• In case [ROLL. SELECT] is set [ON] (
number of pinch roller to use.The registration mark detection will be started after detecting only the sheet width.
• After only the sheet width has been detected, registration mark detection starts.
• In case the plotter cannot detect any registration marks, it displays
“Error C36 in the registration mark detection” on the display. Set the sheet again.
3
After the detection of the registration marks, the scale compensation display appears.
• The right figure shows the 4-point detection display as an example.
• If there is a difference between the actually measured value and the detected length, make setting with the jog key
• Press the
ENTER/HOLD
or .
key to change the display to the next scale compensation setting.
• If [DIST. REVI.] is set to [OFF], the display for scale compensation setting will not appear.
• If [MARK DETECT] its set to [2ptA], the display for inputting the B length will not appear.
• If [MARK DETECT] is set to [1pt], the display for scale compensation will not appear. Proceed to Step 4 and set the origin.
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1
3
5
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6
4
Press the settings.
ENTER/HOLD
key after completing the
• Set the origin.
• The display will show the available cutting area and then return to local mode.
Semi-automatic detection of registration marks
When TP1 cannot be located at the position where it can be detected full-automatically or when no registration mark can be detected full-automatically, perform registration mark detection semiautomatically.
Pinch roller
Detecting procedure ( [DIST.REVI.] Setting value is “BEFOR”)
1
Load the sheet Load the sheet and move down the clamp lever to the front.
• Then the pinch rollers will retain the sheet.
2
Perform the sheet detection by pressing the jog key
or . (Set the sheet in the rear.)
• In case [ROLL. SELECT] is set [ON] (
number of pinch roller to use.
• Once the sheet is detected, the display indicates that the plotter is waiting for registration mark detection operation.
• When the sheet is set in the front, the positions of the TP1 to
TP4 are viewed inverted as shown at right.
Origin
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3
Move the Light Pointer into the area shown below by pressing the appropriate ones of the jog keys
and .
1 mm or more away
Mark detection position
Mark :
Type 1
Mark :
Type 2
1
4
Press the
ENTER/HOLD
key.
• The scale compensation display appears.
(The right figure shows the 4-point detection display as an example.)
5
Make setting with the jog key or .
• Press the
ENTER/HOLD
key to change the display to the next scale compensation setting.
• If [DIST.REVI.] is set to [OFF], the display for scale compensation setting will not appear.
• If [MARK DETECT] its set to [2ptA], the display for inputting the B length will not appear.
• If [MARK DETECT] is set to [1pt], the scale compensation setting display will not appear but the origin point will be displayed.
6
Press the settings.
ENTER/HOLD
key after completing the
• The plotter will start detecting the registration marks according to the settings of [MARK DETECT].
• See “Setting the Number of Registration Mark Detection” ( P.3-
18) for the number of registration marks.
• In case the plotter cannot detect any registration marks, it displays
“Error C36 in the registration mark detection” on the display. Set the sheet again.
7
Set the origin.
• The display will show the available cutting area and then return to local mode.
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3
5
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Detecting procedure ( [DIST.REVI.] Setting value is “BEFOR”)
1
2
Follow steps 1 to 3 of “Detecting procedure ( [DIST.REVI.] Setting value is
“BEFOR”)” (
Press the
ENTER/HOLD
key.
• The plotter will start detecting the registration marks according to the settings of [MARK DETECT].
• See “Setting the Number of Registration Mark Detection” ( P.3-18)
for the number of registration marks.
• In case the plotter cannot detect any registration marks, it displays “Error C36 in the registration mark detection” on the display. Set the sheet again.
3
After the detection of the registration marks, the scale compensation display appears.
• The right figure shows the 4-point detection display as an example.
• If there is a difference between the actually measured value and the detected length, make setting with the jog key or .
• Press the
ENTER/HOLD
key to change the display to the next scale compensation setting.
• If [DIST.REVI.] is set to [OFF], the display for scale compensation setting will not appear.
• If [MARK DETECT] is set to [2ptA], the display for inputting the B length will not appear.
• If [MARK DETECT] is set to [1pt], the scale compensation setting display will not appear but the origin point will be displayed.
4
Press the settings.
ENTER/HOLD
key after completing the
• Set the origin.
• The display will show the available cutting area and then return to local mode.
Cut Out Data with Registration Mark
Detect a registration mark automatically after the sheet is detected
Set the automatic registration mark search function performed after the sheet is detected.
If both of the registration mark detection and the registration mark search is valid, the function will search the registration mark automatically after the sheet is detected.
From the original point after detecting the sheet, it scans the set scan width back and forth at half intervals of the registration mark size. Then, when it finds a segment, a point or a printed material, the registration mark detection will be performed.
If the vertical line and the horizontal line are detected properly, it is recognized as a registration mark and the original point setting will be performed.
Scan width
1
Search range
Half of registration mark size
Original point after detecting the sheet
1
1
Press the
FUNCTION
key in the local mode.
2
Press the jog key or to select [SET UP] .
3
4
Press the
ENTER/HOLD
key.
Press the jog key
MARK] .
or to select [SEARCH
5
Press the
ENTER/HOLD
key.
6
Press the jog key or
7
Press the
ENTER/HOLD
key.
to select “ON”.
3
5
6
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8
Press or
• Set values: 10 to 30cm
key to select the scan width.
9
Press the
ENTER/HOLD
key.
10
Press or
• Set values: 10 to 50cm
key to select the search range.
11
Press the
ENTER/HOLD
key.
12
Press the
END
key twice for terminating this function.
• If it is not recognized as a registration mark or there is no response even if the function scans the area set for search, the message indicating the search failure will be displayed in a certain time.
Then, it will return to the original point and the mode will move to the normal semi-automatic registration mark detection mode.
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Confirm the following when failed in cutting correctly.
Check the sensor for the registration mark detection
Prepare the sheet on which the registration mark is printed.
• If you move the head and sheet manually, you cannot perform the right response check. Be sure to perform it via the following operations.
•
• The setting values are kept in memory even when the power is turned off.
• The settings performed here for shape of the registration mark and length of the registration mark are reflected in the settings of “MARK DETECT”.
(
• The detection speed selected here will be used in the registration mark detection operations that are executed from here on.
• The pointer offset value selected by this operation is not initialized by SETUP RESET operation.
•
Set the buzzer sound to “ON”. (
P.3-77) The registration mark detection sound is not made if the
buzzer sound is set to OFF.
1
Make sure that the plotter is in local mode.
2
3
Enter the jog mode by pressing the jog key or
Move the tip of the pen to the registration mark detection position by pressing the appropriate ones of the jog keys and .
• Perform registration mark detection at a position 1mm or more away from the registration mark.
1 mm or more away
Mark detection position
1
1
3
Mark :
Type 1
Mark :
Type 2
4
5
Press the
END
key to terminate the jog mode.
• The plotter returns to the local mode.
Press the
FUNCTION
key.
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6
Select [MARK sensor] by pressing the jog key
.
or
7
Press the
ENTER/HOLD
key.
8
9
Press the
ENTER/HOLD
key after confirming [SENSOR CHK] is displayed.
Select the length of the registration mark and shape of the registration mark detection.
• For details on setting the [SIZE] and [FORM], refer to the [MARK
DETECT] setting procedure. (
10
Perform registration mark detection with the jog key
ENTER/HOLD
. ( Next page)
Cut Out Data with Registration Mark
Detect operation
1
Scan in the B direction (plus direction) to detect the line.
• The buzzer sounds when the line is detected. If the line is not detected, the buzzer does not sound.
2
Scan in the B direction (minus direction) to detect the line.
3
Scan in the A direction (plus direction) to detect the line.
4
Scan in the A direction (minus direction) to detect the line.
5
Follow the Steps 1 to 4, and confirm if the buzzer sounds 4 times.
• When the detection behavior completes successfully, the buzzer sounds 4 times.
• If the buzzer does not sound, contact our sales office after checking the registration mark condition.
Minus direction
Plus direction
Mark length
Scan in the A direction
Plus direction
Minus direction
Scan in the B direction
1
1
3
Correct the light pointer position
If the plotter fails to recognize any registration mark properly, the possible cause is an error in the positional relationship between the MARK sensor and the light pointer.
In this case, adjust the position of the light pointer.
1
Install a cutter in the tool holder.
5
2
Load the copy paper.
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3
Confirm that the plotter is in the local mode.
4
Press the
FUNCTION
key.
5
Select [MARK SENSOR] by pressing the jog key
6
Press the
ENTER/HOLD
key.
7
Select [POINTER OFS] by pressing the jog key
8
Press the
ENTER/HOLD
key.
• A 10 mm by 10 mm cross pattern will be cutted.
• The light pointer turns on and moves to the center of the cross pattern.
9
By pressing the jog keys and , adjust the light pointer position so that the center of the light pointer is in alignment with the center of the cross pattern.
10
Press the
ENTER/HOLD
key.
• The plotter will return to the local mode after registering the compensation value.
• The value registered in the [POINTER OFS] is not initialized even by executing the [SETUP RESET].
Cut Out Data with Registration Mark
Alignment of MARK SENSOR
The offset value of the cutter and the mark sensor can be adjusted.
Set the sheet on which the register mark is printed.
1
2
Install a cutter in the tool holder.
Confirm that the plotter is in the local mode.
3
Press the
FUNCTION
key.
4
Select [MARK SENSOR] by pressing the jog key
1
1
5
Press the
ENTER/HOLD
key.
6
Select [SENSOR OFS] by pressing the jog key
.
or
3
7
Press the
ENTER/HOLD
key.
• The offset value of the cutter and the mark sensor can be adjusted.
• Set the sheet on which the register mark is printed.
Misaligned by +0.2 mm from the center line of the register mark ( ) in the A and the B direction.
A direction
5
B direction
6
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8
Enter the corrected value (mm) by pressing the
for the A direction, or the the B direction.
for
• If misaligned by +0.2 mm, enter "-0.2".
9
Press the
ENTER/HOLD
key.
• The plotter will return to the local mode after registering the compensation value.
• The setting values are kept in memory even when the power is turned off.
• The sensor offset value selected by this operation is not initialized by SETUP RESET operation.
Expand the cutting (plotting) area
You can reduce the dead space to expand cut (picture drawing) area (EXPANDS function).
The dead space becomes less by 10mm for the front and right/ left.
EXPANDS: OFF
EXPANDS: ON
Pinch roller (right)
Pinch roller (left)
1
When the sheet is set in the rear
1
Set the EXPANDS function to ON.
1
Press the
FUNCTION
key in the local mode.
2
Press the jog key
UP].
or key to select [SET
3
4
5
Press the
ENTER/HOLD
key.
Press the jog key
[EXPANDS].
or
Press the
ENTER/HOLD
key.
6
the jog keyPress or
key to select
key to select “ON.”
3
5
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6
Expand the cutting (plotting) area
7
8
Press the
ENTER/HOLD
key.
Press the
END
key twice for terminating this function.
• When the Expand mode is set to ON, paper jam can occur if excessive pressure is applied to the sheet.
• If axis compensation is not performed, the cutter blade can run out of the sheet and may cause a paper jam. A cutter blade having run out of the sheet may damage itself or the plotter.
• The cutting quality of the areas that come in contact with the pinch rollers will be lowered.
• If a pinch roller comes in contact with a registration mark during its detection, the registration mark may not be detected properly.
• Once the Expand function is set after sheet detection, be sure to perform sheet detection again.
Set EXPANDS function to “OFF”.
Follow the Steps 1 to 5 of
“Set the EXPANDS function to ON.”
Press the jog key
to select
“OFF.”
Press the
ENTER/HOLD
key.
Press the
END
key twice.
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Switch the cutting (plotting) direction
This function sets the location of origin and direction of the axes of coordinates according to the application software to be used. (ROTATION function)
Rotating function : OFF Rotating function : ON
Origin Origin
After the sheet detection, the carriage will stop at the origin.
• The setting values are kept in memory even when the power is turned off.
• Confirm that any data to be cut is not saved in the receiving buffer. If you change the set values, the contents of the receiving buffer are cleared completely.
• Rotation cannot be enabled if the register mark detection function is enabled.
First turn off the register mark function before enabling rotation. (
• The cut area settings are returned to the default settings if the rotation settings are changed.
The Setting of ROTATION.
1
Press the
FUNCTION
key in the local mode.
2
Press the jog key or to select [SET UP] .
3
4
Press the
ENTER/HOLD
key.
Press the jog key or to select [ROTATION] .
5
Press the
ENTER/HOLD
key.
6
Press the jog key or to select Setting.
• ON : Performs the rotation of the axes of coordinates and the movement of the origin at the same time.
• OFF : Does not perform the rotation.
7
8
Press the
ENTER/HOLD
key.
Press the
END
key twice for terminating this function.
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1
3
5
6
Switch the cutting (plotting) direction
Coordinate system
The plotter has four different coordinate systems established by combinations of the sheet setting direction and the rotation of the coordinate axes.
< 0° ROTATION > < 90° ROTATION >
Rotation: OFF Rotation: ON
The sheet is loaded in the rear of the plotter.
< 180° ROTATION >
Rotation: OFF
The sheet is loaded in the rear of the plotter.
< 270° ROTATION >
Rotation: ON
The sheet is loaded in the rear of the plotter.
Reset the Setting of ROTATION.
Follow the Steps 1 to 5 of
Press the jog key
to select
“OFF.”
The sheet is loaded in the rear of the plotter.
Press the
ENTER/HOLD
key.
Press the
END
key twice.
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Perform DIVISION cut
When you set division cut for the width direction (Y), you can cut the data bigger than the sheet width by dividing it (DIVISION cut function).
In addition, when you set division cut for the feeding direction (X), you can cut the long data by dividing it and you can prevent cutting misalignment due to sheet meandering.
You can divide and cut the part that runs off the edge.
• With the DVISION CUT function, you can use the following convenient functions too.
• Perform a frame cut:
Together with the cut data, the plotter automatically cuts out the frame fitted to the size of the cut data.
• Put a mark for leaving a margin for gluing:
You can put a “mark” for showing the point for gluing together the division cut sheets.
Overlap margin mark
Frame
Set the Y direction (width direction) DIVISION cut
1
Press the
FUNCTION
key in the local mode.
2
Press the jog key or to select [SET UP] .
3
4
Press the
ENTER/HOLD
key.
Press the jog key
CUT].
or to select [DIVISION
5
Press the
ENTER/HOLD
key.
5
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6
1
1
3
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6
Press the jog key or
7
Press the
ENTER/HOLD
key.
to select “Y”
8
Press the jog key
CUT] .
or
• Select “ON” for the frame cut.
9
Press the
ENTER/HOLD
key.
10
Press the jog key or
• Select “ON” for the mark cut.
to select [FRAME
to select [MARK CUT].
11
Press the
ENTER/HOLD terminate this function.
key to perform setting, and press the
END
key twice to
• The setting values are kept in memory even when the power is turned off.
• Since the overlap margin is 1 cm, the available cutting area must be wider than 1 cm.
• During execution of division cutting, the plotter ignores any other data sent from the host computer.
• In any of the following cases, the plotter cannot perform division cutting.
The data size is larger than the receiver buffer capacity.
An origin renewal command is contained in the cutting data.
A two-point compensation value has been set.
The registration mark detection is being performed.
The width of available cutting area is 1 cm or less.
The plotter cuts the test data stored in it.
• When you use FineCut, the default value of Origin Renewal is “ON”. If you perform [DIVISIONcut], uncheck the checkbox. (Refer to FineCut OPERATION MANUAL Chapter5 “Setting Head Position after Plotting”)
Perform DIVISION cut
Set the X direction (feeding direction) DIVISION cut
If the data size of the feeding direction exceeds the division length and cross cut length, the machine cuts it at that position by dividing it.
If the cross cut length is set, the machine cuts by overlapping it by the set value.
Cross Cut Length
Division Length
1
Press the
FUNCTION
key in the local mode.
2
Press the jog key or to select [SET UP] .
3
4
Press the
ENTER/HOLD
key.
Press the jog key cut].
or to select [DIVISION
5
Press the
ENTER/HOLD
key.
6
Press the jog key or
7
Press the
ENTER/HOLD
key.
to select “X”.
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1
1
3
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8
Press the jog key or to select [DIV.LENG] .
• Setting value
In “mm” : 50cm to 500 cm (in increments of 50cm)
In “inch” : 1 to *** feet (in increments of 1 ft.)
• When it exceeds the set value, the machine cuts it at that position by dividing it.
9
Press the
ENTER/HOLD
key.
10
Press the jog key
CUT] .
or to select [CROSS
• Setting value
In “mm” : 0mm to 50mm (in increments of 1cm)
In “inch” : 1 to *** feet (in increments of 1 ft.)
• The machine cuts by overlapping it by the set value.
11
Press the
ENTER/HOLD terminate this function.
key to perform setting, and press the
END
key twice to
• The setting values are kept in memory even when the power is turned off.
• During execution of division cutting, the plotter ignores any other data sent from the host computer.
• In any of the following cases, the plotter cannot perform division cutting.
The data size is larger than the receiver buffer capacity.
An origin change command is contained in the cutting data.
A two-point compensation value has been set.
The registration mark detection is being performed.
The plotter cuts the test data stored in it.
Reset the setting for DIVISION CUT.
Follow the Steps 1 to 5
Press the jog key
to select
“OFF.”
Press the
ENTER/HOLD
key.
Press the
END
key twice.
Cut Data via DIVISION CUT.
1
Send data from the host computer to the plotter.
• If the data exceeds the available cutting area, the display shown at right will appear.
Origin
Perform DIVISION cut
Available area
2
When cutting completes, the plotter automatically cuts the frame and area marked for gluing.
• On the display panel, the time for completing cutting of the frame and area marked for gluing appears.
The remaining time until the completion of cutting the frame and marks
• For division cut in the X direction (feeding direction), when cutting (drawing) of the set area has been completed, the machine performs feeding and if it is not sheet end, copying/ cutting (drawing) automatically starts.
• If it is sheet end, division cut in the X direction (feeding direction) is terminated.
3
Upon completion of the frame cutting, the plotter will return to local mode.
• Do not replace the sheet when any other display is shown.
4
Set the new origin.
• Move the carriage using jog keys (arrow keys) to establish the origin.
• If the sheet has no space for cutting, replace the sheet with a new one.
5
Press the mode.
REMOTE
key to set the plotter in remote
• Feed the sheet by the maximum sheet length necessary for the cutting data and start cutting.
• If the sheet is not fed or the sheet is not sufficiently long, replace the sheet with a larger one in step 4 above.
6
Repeat steps 4 and 5.
• Repeat those steps until there is no data that exceeds the sheet width.
• Upon completion of cutting for all the data, the plotter will return to local mode, displaying the tool conditions
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1
3
5
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Change the cutting (plotting) order
You can reorder or sort the cut data that has been sent from the host computer to change the order for cutting
(SORTING function).
Suppose that there is data that you want to cut just like drawing a picture with a single stroke, according the order in which data is sent from application software. But in case you cannot do it in one continuous pen stroke, you can change the cutting order to make it.
(This function may not be supported depending on the firmware version.)
You cannot perform such one-stroke cutting in the following cases
Some applications software send data to the plotter in the order that the data has been created and edited.
• For example, in case you have modified the data read in via scanner, you cannot cut it in one stroke as the modified part is cut later.
When you want to cut after SORTING
With the sorting function, the plotter handles a piece of data corresponding to each cutting operation that starts with pen down and ends with pen up as one block. After the completion of cutting one block, the plotter will perform cutting of another block whose starting point is closest to the finished block.
For data transmitted from the host computer, the starting position and cutting direction will not be changed.
● : Starting point of data = Starting point of cutting
Arrow : Direction of data = Cutting direction
Number : Block cutting order
With the SORTING function, you can perform the following.
Set the SORTING function to “ON,” and then the following functions become effective.
Auto feed function :
This is to detect the length of data to be cut, and to draw out a sheet with that data length in advance.
Area Control function :
This is to previously specify an area and to cut by priority a block data that can be contained in that area. When the data that can be included in that area runs out, the plotter expands the area to gradually perform cutting in the sheet feed direction.
Cutting order
Cutting order
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Specified area
Set SORTING .
1
Press the
FUNCTION
key in the local mode.
With area specified
With no area specified
Change the cutting (plotting) order
2
Press the jog key or
3
4
Press the
ENTER/HOLD
key.
Press the jog key or
5
Press the
ENTER/HOLD
key.
to select [SET UP] .
to select [SORTING] .
6
Press the jog key to select “ON” .
7
Press the
ENTER/HOLD
key.
8
Press the jog key
[AUTO FEED] .
or to select the setting of
• Select “ON” for performing AUTO FEED.
9
Press the
ENTER/HOLD
key.
10
Press the jog key
[AREA].
or to select the setting of
• Setting values : OFF or 10 to 5,100cm (in 10cm increment)
11
Press the
ENTER/HOLD
key for setting, and press the
END
key.
• The setting values are kept in memory even when the power is turned off.
• Changing the setting value will clear the data in the receiver buffer.
• Setting the sorting function to ON will decrease the size of the receiver buffer to about 20 MB.
Reset the Setting of SORTING.
Follow the Steps 1 to 5
Press the jog key
to select
“OFF.”
Press the
ENTER/HOLD
key.
Press the
END
key twice.
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1
3
5
6
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Change the cutting (plotting) order
Sorting sequence
1
Data transmission is started.
• The size of unprocessed data in the receiver buffer is displayed.
• Cutting is not performed. The processed line segments are stored in the sorting buffer.
2
After completion of data transmission, the display shows the waiting time for the start of cutting.
• Remaining time is displayed in seconds.
• If no data is received during waiting for the start of cutting, the counter continues counting down.
3
Auto-feed is executed.
• Before starting cutting, the plotter feeds out the sheet by the length equivalent to the cutting data. If the sheet is not long enough to cover the cutting data, the error shown below is displayed.
After replacing the sheet with a long sheet, perform data transmission or execute [No.COPIES].
(
4
Cutting starts.
• The data percentage for which cutting has been already performed is displayed.
5
Cutting is completed.
• The plotter returns to remote mode.
• When SORTING is set to ON, the plotter will not start cutting until the specified close time elapses after receiving all pieces of cutting data.
In the following cases, however, the received pieces of data are sorted and cutting is started before the lapse of the close time.
The sorting buffer is full of data.(Approximately 500,000 line segments.)
The Tool number, SPEED, PRESSURE or any other cutting condition has been changed.
The feed command or origin change command is executed.
Other Useful Functions
Feed the paper
Before starting cutting (plotting), feed the sheet manually by the length to be used.
In addition, by feeding the sheet beforehand, you can check for a skew of the sheet or prevent skew while cutting (plotting) the long data.
• If you start the plotter for high-speed cutting without feeding the leading edge of the roll sheet by some length beforehand, there may be a case where the feeding the sheet is not started and thus the plotter goes into an error state.
• Feed function does not work until the sheet is detected.
1
Press the
FUNCTION
key in the local mode.
2
Press the jog key or to select [FEED] .
3
Press the
ENTER/HOLD
key.
4
.
Input the feed amount using the jog key
• Setting value
In “mm” : 0.1 m to 51.0 m (in increments of 0.1 m)
In “inch” : 1 to 167 feet (in increments of 1 ft.)
or
5
Press the
ENTER/HOLD
key.
• Pull out an amount equal to the feed offset amount ( to the input length.
• To interrupt the sheet feeding, press the
END
key.
• If the sheet length is shorter than the set value, feeding is performed with the sheet that was pulled out.
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1
1
3
HOLD
If a sheet goes out of alignment while long data is being cut
(picture-drawn), you can temporarily hold the cut for fixing the misalignment of the sheet.
• When correcting the displacement of the sheet, move neither the carriage nor the pinch rollers. If they are moved out of position, a damage to the device or an error will arise.
1
Press the
ENTER/HOLD
key during data cutting.
• Press the
ENTER/HOLD
key between figures. If you press it in the middle of the line, the cut line does not match each other.
2
Fix the sheet misalignment.
(1) Move down the clamp lever to the rear.
(2) Fix the sheet misalignment.
(3) Move down the clamp lever to the front.
(4) Press the
END
key.
3
Press the
REMOTE
key to restart cutting.
• The
ENTER/HOLD
key does not work until the sheet is detected.
• In the local mode, hold down the
ENTER/HOLD
key for approximately 2.5 seconds.
Data after the correction of sheet displacement
Cut before the sheet misalignment is fixed.
DATA CLEAR - Discontinue Plotting -
Execute the DATA CLEAR function to discontinue cutting (plotting) for data.
If you do not perform DATA CLEAR, the plotter will perform cutting for the received data when it is returned to the remote mode.
Once DATA CLEAR is executed, the plotter will perform cutting (plotting) for new data, if received after the plotter is set to the remote mode.
1
2
Press the
REMOTE
key during data cutting.
Press the
FUNCTION
key.
3
Press the
ENTER/HOLD
key.
• Do not perform DATA CLEAR while the host computer is sending data.
• Even after execution of DATA CLEAR, the received data remains in the receiver buffer. Cutting
(plotting) can be repeated by the No. COPIES function.
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Other Useful Functions
Perform SAMPLE CUT to Find out the Cause of Cutting Error.
SAMPLE“Cut” In case that normal data cutting cannot be performed etc., perform cutting with the sample stored in this plotter to find out the cause of cutting error.
• Execution of SAMPLE CUT will clear the data in the receiver buffer.
SAMPLE“Logo”
1
Press the
FUNCTION
key in the local mode.
2
Press the jog key
CUT] .
or to select [SAMPLE
1
3
Press the
ENTER/HOLD
key.
4
Press the jog key
DATA to be cut.
or to select the SAMPLE
• There are two types of samples, “Cut” and “Logo.” If you select “Cut,” proceed to Step 7.
5
Press the
ENTER/HOLD
key.
6
Select scale factor using the jog key key to cut Logo.
• Scale factor: 1 to 999%
7
or
Press the
ENTER/HOLD
key for starting cutting.
1
3
Result of SAMPLE CUT
Sample data can be cut successfully, but other data cannot.
The host computer is faulty.
Sample data as well as other data cannot be successfully cut either.(When leaving the start/end lines without cutting off)
Increase the set value of [ADJ-PRS OFS] to raise the pressure for pressing the cutter blade down.
5
6
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Output the Setting List
You can keep this plotted sheet for your future reference or transmit this document by facsimile when you contact your local distributor for maintenance.
1
2
Set a A4-size discard sheet in a longitudinal direction (
and replace the tool with “pen” (
Press the
FUNCTION
key in the local mode.
3
Press the jog key or to select [LIST] .
4
Press the
ENTER/HOLD
• Output the setting list.
key.
• When you press the
END
key, outputting of the list stops.
You cannot start at the position where you stop. You have to start outputting from the top of the list.
• You cannot check the contents of this list directly on the computer.
• If A4 paper is set, set so that edges of the pinch roller and the paper are aligned.
Pinch roller
• LIST function cannot be executed if the rotation function is specified. In such cases, "ERROR 901
OPERATION" is displayed.
• Turn the rotation function off before executing LIST.
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Other Useful Functions
Output the received data by the ASCII code [ASCII DUMP]
This function makes the host computer send data to the plotter, and makes the plotter plot the data in ASCII format.
The dump can be executed through the interface to which the host computer is connected.
1
2
Replace the tool with “pen” (
Press the
FUNCTION
key in the local mode.
3
Press the jog key
DUMP].
or to select [ASCII
4
Press the
ENTER/HOLD
key.
1
1
• You cannot check the dumped contents directly on the computer.
• To cancel the dump function, press the
CLEAR (
REMOTE
key to return to the local mode and execute DATA
• If executing a dump, perform sheet detection by using rear set (press ( ). (
3
5
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6
Set the configurations with a computer
Set the configurations with a computer
Set the communication condition with the RS-232C interface.Settings of the communication conditions differ with the command (AUTO, MGL-I c1 or MGL-II c) specified using the command change-over function.
• If you have changed the step size, be sure to raise the pinch rollers using the sheet set lever and reload the sheet on the device.
1
Press the
FUNCTION
key in the local mode.
2
Press the jog key or to select [SET UP] .
3
4
Press the
ENTER/HOLD
key.
Press the jog key
[INTERFACE] .
or to select
5
Press the
ENTER/HOLD
key.
6
Press the jog key
RATE].
or to select [BAUD
• Set values: 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400(bps)
• The recommended setting value is “38400(bps)”.
• Set the transfer speed of the host computer to CG-SRIII.
7
8
Press the
ENTER/HOLD
key.
Press the jog key or to select the following items.
• The following items are provided for the setting of registration mark detection:
Data bits, Parity / Stop bits / Handshake / Step size / Close time
• See pages P.3-53 for the contents of each setting item.
9
Press the
ENTER/HOLD
key.
10
Press the jog key or to select the set values.
• See pages P.3-53 for the contents of each setting item.
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Other Useful Functions
11
Press the
ENTER/HOLD
key to confirm the value.
12
When you want to terminate this procedure, press the
END
key twice.
Setting Items
Boud rate
Data bits
Parity
Stop bits
Handshake
Step size
MGL-IIc
MGL-Ic1
1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400(bps)
7, 8(bit)
NON, EVEN, ODD
1, 2(bit)
MGL-IIc
MGL-Ic1
AUTO (MGL-IIc)
AUTO(MGL-Ic1)
HARD, ENQACK, X-PRM, SOFT
HARD, XONOFF
0.025 (mm)
0.05 (mm)
0.025, 0.01 (mm)
0.05, 0.025, 0.1 (mm)
3 to 60 (Seconds)
Close tim
*1
*1. Sets the segmentation of the target data for multiple cut, waiting time before starting division cut or waiting time before starting sorting output.The setting range is 3 to 60 seconds. If no data is received when the established waiting time has elapsed after the completion of cutting, the device will judge that one piece of data has completed to enable discrimination between the completed data and the subse-quent data.
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1
3
5
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Make the media without uncut area
By over lapping the start point and the end point arbitrarily, you can make the media without uncut area.
Specify the over cut function (valid/invalid) and the length of the over cut. If the length of the over cut is set, when cut starts, cut will be performed from the position to the front by the specified length and the tool will move up going too far at the end.
Additionally, you can enable the corner cut function to perform overcutting of corners other than the start and end points.
Over cut part
Corner cut part
• Setting proper over cut can reduce uncut area of start and end point of a media easy to bend. If too large value is set, the result may have a rupture
1
Press the
FUNCTION
key in the local mode.
2
Press the jog key or to select [SET UP] .
3
4
Press the
ENTER/HOLD
key.
Press the jog key or
5
Press the
ENTER/HOLD
key.
to select [OVER CUT].
6
Press the jog key setting.
or to select OVER CUT
•
Setting value: OFF or a value from 0.1 to 1.0mm (0.1mm unit)
0.1 ～ 1mm
0.1 ～ 1mm
7
Press the
ENTER/HOLD
key.
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8
Press the jog key
CUT setting.
•
Setting value: ON/OFF
or to select CORNER
9
10
Press the
ENTER/HOLD
key.
Press the
END
key twice for terminating this function.
Other Useful Functions
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1
3
5
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6
Select the number of pinch roller to use
Set the number f pinch roller to detect when the sheet detection.
For the machine with more than three pinch rollers, it is displayed.
1
Press the
FUNCTION
key in the local mode.
2
Press the jog key or to select [SET UP] .
3
4
Press the
ENTER/HOLD
key.
Press the jog key
ROLL] .
•
or
5
Press the
ENTER/HOLD
key.
6
Press the jog key or of pinch roller to detect.
• PINCH ROLL: 2 or 3
7
Press the
ENTER/HOLD
key.
to select [PINCH
to select the number
8
Press the jog key
“ROLL. SELECT”.
or to select the setting of
• When selecting the number of pinch roller at sheet detection, select
“ON”.
9
Press the
END
key twice for terminating this function.
• If “2” is set to “PINCH ROLL” and “OFF” is set to “ROLL. SELECT”, only 2 pinch rollers will be detected at sheet detection.
• When using wider sheet, you may wish to limit the number of pinch roller because you do not want to leave the trace of the roller on the sheet. In such a case, as there is the possibility that the sheet driving accuracy will become lower, make the cutting speed and up speed low enough or set “HEAVY” to [SHEET TYPE] to limit the driving speed. By doing this, you can gain better cutting result.
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Other Useful Functions
Setting the FEED OFFSET
You can perform extra feeding when feeding sheets by pre-feed or similar method.
By performing extra feeding, you can ensure slack required for cutting (plotting).
• When the remaining amount of the roll sheet is less, sheet rewind may occur due to shaking during operation, and lack of sheet slack may occur. It may cause incorrect cutting (plotting). However, using this function, you can reduce this problem.
• The set value is retained even when the power is turned "OFF".
• When over feeding is set, the setting of feed offset becomes “invalid”.
1
Press the
FUNCTION
key in LOCAL mode.
2
Press the jog key or to select [SET UP].
3
4
Press the
ENTER/HOLD
key.
Press the jog key
OPTION] .
or to select [FEED
5
Press the
ENTER/HOLD
key.
6
Press the
ENTER/HOLD
key.
7
Press the jog key value.
or
• Setting value : 0 to 100cm
8
9
Press the
ENTER/HOLD
key.
to select the offset
Press the
END
key several times to end the setting.
1
1
3
5
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6
Setting the FEED SPEED
In the case of using especially heavy roll sheet, the machine burden is reduced by slowing down the feed speed.
1
Press the
FUNCTION
key in LOCAL mode.
2
Press the jog key or to select [SET UP].
3
4
Press the
ENTER/HOLD
key.
Press the jog key
OPTION] .
or to select [FEED
5
Press the
ENTER/HOLD
key.
6
Press the jog key
SPEED].
or to select [FEED
7
Press the
ENTER/HOLD
key.
8
Press the jog key speed value.
or
• Setting value : 0 to 30cm/s
to select the feed
9
10
Press the
ENTER/HOLD
key.
Press the
END
key several times to end the setting.
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Other Useful Functions
Setting the PRE FEED
Perform next setting about automatic paper feeding after sheet detection.
Set Item
Feed count
Feed length
Wait time
Over feed
Set Value
*1
0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
0.1 to 0.3 to 5m
0 to 1 to 90 sec
ON/OFF
Overview
Sets the number of feedings of the sheet back and forth.
By feeding the sheet, cutting (plotting) quality can be improved.
• Use three times as a reference for the number of feedings.
Change the number of feedings depending on the sheet to be used.
Sets the feed length of the sheet.
By feeding the sheet by the amount to be cut (plotted) in advance, as the sheet can adjust itself to the work environment, cutting (plotting) quality can be improved.
Sets the time until cutting (plotting) starts after the sheet is fed.
When you cut (plot) two and more pages, by feeding second sheet in advance, the cutting (plotting) efficiency can be improved when the waiting time is set.
*1. The setting at the time of purchase is indicated with the underline.
1
Press the
FUNCTION
key in LOCAL mode.
2
Press the jog key or
3
4
Press the
ENTER/HOLD
key.
Press the jog key
OPTION] .
or
to select [SET UP].
to select [FEED
5
Press the
ENTER/HOLD
key.
6
Press the jog key or
7
Press the
ENTER/HOLD
key.
• The feed count setting is displayed.
to select [PRE FEED].
1
1
3
5
6
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8
Press the jog key
• Setting value : OFF, 1 to 5
or to select a set value.
9
Press the
ENTER/HOLD
key.
• The next setting item is displayed.
10
Repeat the procedures in the Step 8 and 9 to set other items.
• Perform the same operations as in Steps 8 and 9 to set other items.
11
Press the
ENTER/HOLD
key.
12
Press the
END
key several times to end the setting.
• The set value is retained even when the power is turned "OFF".
Other Useful Functions
Set the network
You can also perform network setting with “Network Configurator”, the tool to perform network setting of
Mimaki’s product. To download the Network Configurator, check " Driver / Utility" on the download page at
Mimaki Engineering (http://eng.mimaki.co.jp/download/).
1
Press the
FUNCTION
key in the local mode.
2
Press the jog key or to select [SET UP] .
3
4
Press the
ENTER/HOLD
key.
Press the jog key or
5
Press the
ENTER/HOLD
key.
to select [NETWORK].
6
Press the
ENTER/HOLD
key.
• The IP address currently used by this machine is displayed.
• After connecting with the network, it takes time until the IP address is determined.
If the IP address has not been determined, “0.0.0.0” is displayed.
7
Press the
ENTER/HOLD
key.
8
Press the jog key
Address] .
or to select [MAC
9
Press the
ENTER/HOLD
key.
• The MAC address currently used by this machine is displayed.
• When you press , the remaining address is displayed.
10
Press the
ENTER/HOLD
key.
1
1
3
5
6
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11
Press the jog key or to select [DHCP] .
12
Press the
ENTER/HOLD
key.
• Press to set ON/ OFF.
• When it is ON, the IP address given by the DHCP server is used.
13
Press the
ENTER/HOLD
key.
14
Press the jog key or to select [AutoIP] .
15
Press the
ENTER/HOLD
key.
• Press to set ON/ OFF.
• When it is ON, the IP address is determined by the AutoIP protocol. However, DHCP is ON, DHCP has priority.
16
Press the
ENTER/HOLD
key.
17
Press the jog key or to select the set values.
• Both of DHCP and AutoIP is OFF, you can set IP Address/ Default Gateway/ DNS Address/ Sub Net
Mask. For other than above, proceed to the Step 21.
18
Press the
ENTER/HOLD
key.
19
Press the jog key to select the set values.
20
Press the
ENTER/HOLD
key to confirm the value.
21
Press the
END
key several times for terminating this function.
• To reflect network settings, turn OFF the power once and turn ON again.
Other Useful Functions
Setting event mail function
Set the function to send e-mails to the set e-mail address when events such as cutting start/ end and stop due to an error.
You can also perform network setting with “Network Configurator”, the tool to perform network setting of
Mimaki’s product. To download the Network Configurator, check " Driver / Utility" on the download page at
Mimaki Engineering (http://eng.mimaki.co.jp/download/).
Disclaimer
• The customer is responsible for the communication fee for Internet communication such as e-mail notification.
• The notification by the event mail function may not be delivered due to Internet environment, failure of the device/ the power supply, etc. Mimaki has absolutely no responsibility for any damages or loss resulting from non-delivery or delays.
• You can use event mail function by connecting LAN to this machine. Please prepare for LAN cable connection beforehand.
• Not compatible with SSL communication.
Enable the event mail function
1
Press the
FUNCTION
key in the local mode.
2
Press the jog key or to select [SET UP] .
3
4
Press the
ENTER/HOLD
key.
Press the jog key
MAIL] .
or
5
Press the
ENTER/HOLD
key.
6
Press the
ENTER/HOLD
key.
7
Press the jog key or
to select [EVENT
to select “ON”
1
1
3
5
6
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8
Press the
ENTER/HOLD
key.
9
Press the
END
key several times for terminating this function.
Set the event to send an event mail
1
Press the
FUNCTION
key in the local mode.
2
Press the jog key or to select [SET UP] .
3
4
Press the
ENTER/HOLD
key.
Press the jog key
MAIL] .
or to select [EVENT
5
Press the
ENTER/HOLD
key.
6
Press the jog key or to select [Event] .
7
Press the
ENTER/HOLD
key.
• Set whether you send/ do not send the e-mail at the start of plotting.
• Press to set ON/ OFF.
8
Press the
ENTER/HOLD
key.
• Set whether you send/ do not send the e-mail at the end of plotting.
• Press to set ON/ OFF.
9
Press the
ENTER/HOLD
key.
• Set whether you send/ do not send the e-mail when an error occurs.
• Press to set ON/ OFF.
10
Press the
ENTER/HOLD
key.
• Set whether you send/ do not send the e-mail when a warning occurs.
• Press to set ON/ OFF.
11
Press the
ENTER/HOLD
key.
Other Useful Functions
1
1
3
5
6
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12
Press the
END
key several times for terminating this function.
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Set the e-mail address
1
Press the
FUNCTION
key in the local mode.
2
Press the jog key or to select [SET UP] .
3
4
Press the
ENTER/HOLD
key.
Press the jog key
MAIL] .
or
5
Press the
ENTER/HOLD
key.
6
Press the jog key or
to select [EVENT
to select [Address] .
7
Press the
ENTER/HOLD
key.
8
Press the jog key to set mail address.
• Set the e-mail address to which you send the event mail.
• Set it with alphanumeric characters and symbols within 96 characters.
9
Press the
ENTER/HOLD
key.
10
Press the
END
key several times for terminating this function.
Other Useful Functions
Set the subject
1
Press the
FUNCTION
key in the local mode.
2
Press the jog key or to select [SET UP] .
3
4
Press the
ENTER/HOLD
key.
Press the jog key
MAIL].
or to select [EVENT
5
Press the
ENTER/HOLD
key.
6
Press the jog key or to select [Subject] .
7
Press the
ENTER/HOLD
key.
8
Press the jog key to set subject
• Set the characters to write in the subject of the event mail.
• Set it with alphanumeric characters and symbols within 8 characters.
9
Press the
ENTER/HOLD
key.
10
Press the
END
key several times for terminating this function.
1
1
3
5
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6
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Set the server
1
Press the
FUNCTION
key in the local mode.
2
Press the jog key or to select [SET UP] .
3
4
Press the
ENTER/HOLD
key.
Press the jog key
MAIL] .
or to select [EVENT
5
Press the
ENTER/HOLD
key.
6
Press the jog key or to select [SERVER] .
7
Press the
ENTER/HOLD
key.
8
Press the
ENTER/HOLD
key.
• Press the jog key to set SMTP server.
• Input the SMTP server name or IP address.
9
Press the
ENTER/HOLD
key.
10
Press the jog key
PORT] .
or to select [SMTP
11
Press the
ENTER/HOLD
key.
12
Press the jog key or to set [Auth.] .
Other Useful Functions
13
Press the
ENTER/HOLD
key.
14
Press the jog key or
15
Press the
ENTER/HOLD
key.
to select [Auth.] .
16
Press the jog key or to set [Auth.] .
• Set the authentication method of the SMTP server.
• When you select [OFF], proceed to the Step 32.
17
Press the
ENTER/HOLD
key.
18
Press the jog key
Adr].
or to select [Sender
19
Press the
ENTER/HOLD
key.
• Press and set the e-mail address to be used as the sender mail address.
• Set it with alphanumeric characters and symbols within 64 characters.
• Depending on your server, if you do not set the e-mail address not supporting the account, sending/ receiving e-mails may be unavailable.
20
Press the
ENTER/HOLD
key.
21
Press the jog key or to select [User Name].
22
Press the
ENTER/HOLD
key.
• Press authentication.
to set the user name to use for the
• Set it with alphanumeric characters and symbols within 30 characters.
23
Press the
ENTER/HOLD
key.
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1
3
5
6
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24
Press the jog key or to select [Pass Word] .
25
Press the
ENTER/HOLD
key.
• Press authentication.
to set the password to use for the
• Set it with alphanumeric characters and symbols within 15 characters.
• On the password setting screen, the value currently set is not displayed. Only you can do is to enter the value newly.
26
Press the
ENTER/HOLD
key.
• When you select [POP before SMTP] in the Step 16, set the items in the Step 27 to 31.
27
Press the jog key or to select [POP3 Addr.] .
28
Press the
ENTER/HOLD
key.
• Press the jog key
• Set the server name or the IP address.
to set POP server.
29
Press the
ENTER/HOLD
key.
30
Press the jog key or to select [APOP] .
31
Press the
ENTER/HOLD
key.
• Press to set ON/ OFF of APOP.
32
Press the
ENTER/HOLD
key.
33
Press the
END
key several times for terminating this function.
Other Useful Functions
Send a test e-mail
1
Press the
FUNCTION
key in the local mode.
2
Press the jog key or to select [SET UP] .
3
4
Press the
ENTER/HOLD
key.
Press the jog key
MAIL] .
or to select [EVENT
5
Press the
ENTER/HOLD
key.
6
Press the jog key or to select [Test] .
7
Press the
ENTER/HOLD
key.
8
Press the
ENTER/HOLD
key.
• The sent result is displayed.
• If sending test e-mail has failed, an error code is displayed.
Refer to the next page to solve the problem.
9
Press the
END
key several times for terminating this function.
Error code
1
1
3
5
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6
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Other Useful Functions
• The sent result of the test e-mail is the result of e-mail sending process performed by this machine to the e-mail server. It does not indicate that the e-mail was received at the address.
• If the spam e-mail filter etc. has been set in the terminal in which e-mails are received, even if
“Sending has been completed” is displayed, the e-mail cannot be received in some cases.
• If sending test e-mail has failed, the error below is displayed.
• If the error cannot be solved, try again after a while.
• For the server setting etc., contact with the network administrator or the provider.
Error Code
10
20
11003
11004
11021
12010
13000
10013
10014
10021
10
11
20
21
12
13
∗∗∗
∗∗∗
∗∗∗
∗∗∗
∗∗∗
∗∗∗
22008
Error contents
Network connection error
No valid e-mail address.
The POP server cannot be found.
Or cannot access DNS server.
Cannot connect with the POP server.
An error returns from the POP server.
The POP authentication has failed.
The SMTP server cannot be found. Or cannot access DNS server.
Remedy
• Check that the machine is connected with the network.
• Check that the machine IP address is correct.
• Check that the machine is in the environment where DNS is available.
• Enter the correct e-mail address.
• Check the POP server address.
• Check that the machine is in the environment where DNS is available.
• Check the POP server setting.
• Check the firewall setting.
• Check the POP server setting.
Cannot connect with the SMTP server.
An error returns from the SMTP server.
Or, there was no response.
It is invalid sender address.
The e-mail address cannot be found.
Or, it is invalid sender address.
SMTP authentication error
23
∗∗∗
24
∗∗∗
25
∗∗∗
The SMTP authentication has failed.
“***” is the error code returned from the e-mail server.
• Check the user name and the password.
• Check the APOP setting.
• Check the SMTP server address.
• Check that the machine is in the environment where DNS is available.
• Check the SMTP server setting.
• Check the SMTP port number.
• Check the firewall setting.
• Check the SMTP server setting.
• Cannot communicate with a server that requires mandatory SSL communication.
• Check protocol filter settings.
• Check that the e-mail address supporting the account entered in the user name/ the password is set in “Sender mail Adr.”.
• Check the e-mail address.
• Even if there is a mistake in the e-mail address, this error cannot be detected in some cases.
• Check that the e-mail address supporting the account entered in the user name/ the password is set in “Sender mail Adr.”.
• The authentication method is not supported.
• Check the user name and the password.
Confirming Machine Information
The information of this machine can be confirmed.
The following items can be confirmed as machine information.
Item
MODEL
F/W ver.
SERIAL No.
IP Address
Description
This displays the model name of the machine.
This displays the firmware version of the machine.
This displays the serial number of the machine.
This displays the IP address of the machine.
Displaying the Information / IP address
1
Press the
FUNCTION
key in LOCAL.
2
Press to select [INFORMATION].
3
Press the
ENTER/HOLD
key.
4
Press to select the machine information to display.
5
Press the
ENTER/HOLD
key.
• The Information is displayed.
MODEL
Displays model name.
F/W version
Displays firmware version.
Serial No.
Displays serial number.
IP address
Displays IP address in use.
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1
3
5
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Miscellaneous Settings
Switch the display language
You can select the display language.
(it is set to “English” when you purchase this plotter).
Languages you can select :
Japanese, English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese
Chinese, Korean, Thai, Russian
1
Press the
FUNCTION
key in the local mode.
2
Press the jog key or to select [DISPLAY] .
3
Press the
ENTER/HOLD
key.
4
Press the jog key or to select a language.
5
6
Press the
ENTER/HOLD
key.
Press the
END
key twice for terminating this function.
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Miscellaneous Settings
Switch the User
For CG-SRIII, you can save the setting value (cutting condition, distance correction and main body setting) by eight users from the User 1 to 8.
By changing the user number depending on the user, you can change the environment without resetting these parameters.
• You cannot change the user while the cutting operation stops. First, clear data and then change the user.
• When you change the user, sheet detection becomes invalid. Perform sheet detection again.
1
Press the
FUNCTION
key in the local mode.
2
Press the jog key
CHANGE] .
or to select [USER
3
Press the
ENTER/HOLD
key.
4
Press the jog key or to select a user.
5
6
Press the
ENTER/HOLD
key.
Press the
END
key twice for terminating this function.
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Other Convenient Settings
Change the settings according to your use.
1
Press the
FUNCTION
key in the local mode.
2
Press the jog key or to select [SET UP] .
3
4
Press the
ENTER/HOLD
key.
Press the jog key or
• Refer to the setting list for selection.
to select an item for setting.
5
6
Press the
ENTER/HOLD
key.
Press the jog key or
• Refer to the setting list for selection.(
to select the setting value.
7
8
Press the
ENTER/HOLD
key.
Press the
END
key twice for terminating this function.
• The setting values are kept in memory even when the power is turned off.
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Miscellaneous Settings
Setting List
Function name
Mark
Detect
Command
Switching
Interface
Cutting
Mode
Outline
When you cut the data with registration marks, you must set without fail.
Switch the unit of moving amount specified by a command.
Set the configuration with a computer.
This is to set the cutting quality.
Origin
Switching
Expands
Rotation
Buzzer
At the time of MGL-IIc command, this function sets the position of command origin.
(At the time of MGL-Ic1 command, the command origin is positioned in the lower right.)
Reduce the dead space to extend the cutting (plotting) area.
Switch the cutting direction.
With this you can control the key-pressing sound and the alert sound caused at the time of error occurrence.
IP, VS, AS,
FS, ZF, ZA,
ZO
Division
Cut
Set the division cut.
Priority
Size
Response
Value
Sheet
Sensor
Up Speed
When this plotter and the host computer make different settings on a same item, this function is used to set about which of the two must be given priority to (This is only for MGL-IIc).
This is used to set the largest response value of effective area read command from the host computer (This is only for
MGL-Ic1).
This is to detect the sheet existence and the sheet length.
This is to set the speed of sheet and carriage movement when the tool is up.
Setting the speed lower makes the sheet misalignment reduced at the time of long sheet feeding.
*1. Up to 70 for the X axis.
1 to 51m
ON
OFF
5,10,20,30,
40,50,60,7
0,
*1
80,90,1
00,AUTO
(cm/s)
Setting values
AUTO
MGL-IIc
MGL-Ic1
This is to automatically switch the command according to the command specifications of the receiving data.
This is selected when the plotter receives the data of MGL-IIc command.
This is selected when the plotter receives the data of MGL-Ic1 command.
Standard This is a regular cutting mode.
H i g h speed
This is used to perform cutting in a short time (it is not appropriate for the heavy sheet).
H i g h quality
Center
L o w e r right
This is a cutting mode used to give priority to cutting quality.
This is to set the command origin in the center of effective cutting area.
This is to set the command origin in the lower right of effective cutting area.
ON
OFF
This is for making the buzzer sound.
This is not to make the buzzer sound
(also make no confirmation response sound of registration mark sensor).
Host
Panel
This is to give priority to the setting of host computer.
This is to give priority to the setting of this plotter.
This is to detect them.
This is not to detect them.
When setting to AUTO, the speed value set in the TOOL conditions is used as the up-speed.
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Function name
Start
Mode
P R E S S
COMP.
Outline
Set the mode after detecting the sheet.
LCL
REM
Setting values
Jog Step mm/inch
Feed
Option
Dummy cutting
Sheet setting
This is to set the moving amount of carriage and sheet via the jog key.
0.1mm
(set in mm)
1.0mm
(set in mm)
1/16inch
(set in inch)
1 / 2 5 4 i n c h
(set in inch)
This is to select the unit with which you want to display the length.
mm inch
Feed
Offset
Regarding AUTO FEED, this is to add the offset value to feed a little bit longer.
0 to 100cm
Feed Speed Set the speed of feeding.
1 to 30cm/s
Pre Feed
Feed Count
Feed Length
Feed Wait
Over Feed
OFF, 1 to 5
0.1 to 5m
0 to 90 sec
ON/OFF
When this is set to “ON,” the blade edge is made to turn to a specific direction before starting cutting, which allows dummy cutting.
ON
OFF
This is to set the types of sheet according to the sheet you use.
Standard
Heavy
0.1mm movement per jog key operation
1.0mm movement per jog key operation
1/16inch movement per jog key operation
1/254inch movement per jog key operation
This is to display in mm.
This is to display in inch.
Performs the setting for automatic feeding after sheet detection and automatic cutting.
（
This is to perform dummy cutting every time the tool and cutting conditions are changed.
This is not to perform dummy cutting.
This is to be set when you use the regular sheet.
This is to be set when you use heavier sheet than the regular one.
(The maximum cut speed setting is limited to
20 cm/s and it moves at 20 cm/s even if the up-speed setting is set at 20 cm/s or more.)
Sorting
This setting changes the cutting order and performs cutting.
Compensated pressure offset
This is used to expand the value in such a case as when the beginning and end part of the cut are left cut.
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Pinch Roll Select the number of pinch roller to use.
Over Cut
Make the media without uncut area.
Around -30g to around 30g
The mode switches to the standby condition of the local mode after detecting the sheet.
The mode automatically switches to the remote mode after detecting the sheet.
Enables the function.
Disables the function
Search
Mark
Pen Setting
C u r v e
Mode
*2
Corrects variations in cutting pressure due to position in order to provide uniform cutting ability.
ON
OFF
Set the automatic registration mark search function performed after the sheet is detected.
D o w n
Speed
Set the pen down speed.
0 to 20 to 64
Set the drawing speed of curved lines.
FAST
SLOW
The bigger the numerical value is, the faster the down speed becomes.
The standard mode.
*1
Reduces the drawing speed of curved lines.
*1. For the thick sheet of 1mm and more, if the down speed is too fast, the machine may drag the pen tip. In such a case, set the down speed to “20” and less.
*2. Use the “SLOW” setting to correct curved lines if they become twisted.
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Miscellaneous Settings
Function name
Outline Setting values
Up Hight
NET-
WORK
(
EVENT
(
Set the height when lifting the tool
5 0 % ,
7 5 % ,
100%
Specify the height from the down position to the lifted position, with the approximate percentage of the stroke.
The smaller the amount of the lifting, the faster the plotter cuts the media. For thick media or when the cutter scratches the media because the sheet is not flat, set the amount of lifting bigger.
Set the network.
IP Address
The IP address currently used by this machine is displayed.
MAC Address The IP address currently used by this machine is displayed.
DHCP
ON
OFF
AutoIP
IP Address
*1
Def.Gateway
*1
DNS Address
*1
SubNet Mask
*1
ON
OFF
When it is ON, the IP address given by the DHCP server is used.
When it is ON, the IP address is determined by the AutoIP protocol.
However, DHCP is ON, DHCP has priority.
Set the IP address used by this machine.
Set the default gateway used by this machine.
Set the DNS server address used by this machine.
Set the digit number of the subnet mask used by this machine.
Delivery
Set the event mail function.
ON
OFF
When the set event occurs, the function to send the e-mail becomes ON.
When the set event occurs, the function to send the e-mail becomes OFF.
Event
Address
Subject
PlotStart Event
Plot End Event
Error Event
Warning Event
Set the e-mail address to which you send the event mail.
Set the characters to write in the subject of the event mail.
SMTP Address
SMTP PORT No.
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
Set whether you send/ do not send the email at the start of plotting.
Set whether you send/ do not send the email at the end of plotting.
Set whether you send/ do not send the email when an error occurs.
Set whether you send/ do not send the email when a warning occurs.
Alphanumeric characters and symbols (within 96 characters)
Alphanumeric characters and symbols (within 8 characters)
Set the SMTP server.
Sender Mail Adr.
Set the SMTP port number.
Set the e-mail address to be used as the sender mail address.
SERVER
Test
Auth.
POP before
SMTP
SMTP Auth
OFF
USER NAME
*2
PASS WORD
*2
POP3 ADDRESS
*3
APOP
*3
Send the test e-mail.
Set the SMTP server authentication method.
Set the user name used for the authentication.
Set the password used for the authentication.
Set the POP server.
Set ON/ OFF of APOP.
*1. Settable when both of DHCP and AutoIP are [OFF]
*2. Settable only when Auth. is not OFF
*3. Settable only when Auth. is POP before SMTP
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Function name
Seteup
Reset
Seteup
Reset
Outline
Copy the set value to other user setting.
Reset the setting values to the initial state.
Setting values
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Miscellaneous Settings
Command Switching
• Changing the setting value will clear the data in the receiver buffer.
• With a large size of data, the [AUTO] mode may not function normally. In that case, change the setting to MGL -
Ic1 or MGL-IIc.
• Once the plotter receives data from the computer with [AUTO] selected, the display panel indicates the recognized command and the plotter stars cutting. The display panel may continue indicating a command name or display [ERR16 UTO I/F] if the command cannot be recognized automatically. In such a case, change the command setting to MGL-I c1 or the MGL- IIc to perform normal cutting.
• The recognized command by [AUTO] will be effective until the data clear ( setting is performed again.
Cutting Mode
Select “QUALITY” in any of the following cases:
• Characters whose sizes are 10 mm or less are to be cut
• Picture patterns or characters that have many sharp corners are to be cut
• Minute cutting is to be performed
However, the edges of finished patterns may be rugged if the data sent from the host computer is too complicated. In such a case, select “HIGHspd” for smooth finish.
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Origin Switching
When the ROTATION function is ON, the origin is as follows:
Rotation : OFF
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Command origin
LOWER right ORIGIN
Rotation : ON
CENTER ORIGIN
LOWER right ORIGIN CENTER ORIGIN
• Setting the command origin point to the [LOWERrightORIGIN] when using a roll sheet will expand the cutting area up to 51 m.
• The cutting area is 5 m if the command origin is set to [CENTER ORIGIN] when using a roll sheet .
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Priority
Setting of priority is available with MGL-II c commands.Specifically, setting of priority is applied to the following commands.
Pen selection command
Pen lowering speed setting command
Pen lifting speed setting command
Acceleration setting command
Pen pressure setting command
Cutter blade compensation setting command
SP;
VS;
ZA;
AS;
FS; ZF;
ZO;
Size Reply Value
The setting value does not affect the actual available cutting area.
If the detected sheet size is smaller than the value of [DISTANCE], the detected size is sent to the computer as the reply value.
Sheet Sensor
The sheet sensor may not detect any transparent sheet or sheet whose back side is black. In such a case, the display shows the following error message.
Even in this case, cutting is enabled by setting the [SHEET SENSOR] function contained in the SET UP of
FUNCTION to OFF.
• When the [SHEET SENSOR] function is set to OFF, set the cutting area; otherwise, the plotter may perform cutting for data outside the sheet or continue cutting even after there is no sheet left.
Jog Step
Accurate positioning can be achieved in any of the following cases:
• Two-point axis alignment (
• Precise location of the origin
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Miscellaneous Settings
Dummy Cutting
The plotter executes dummy cutting in front of the pinch roller that is located on the side closer to the current location of the carriage.
Set the dummy cut function to OFF if you do not want to dummy-cut the sheet that is to be used with characters cut out.
Pinch Roller
Dummy cutting
• The default setting of the dummy cut function is ON.
If you set the dummy cut function to OFF, execute test cutting to adjust the cutter blade orientation prior to cutting. (
Sheet Setting
Do not cut (plot) a heavy or wide sheet at a high speed; otherwise the sheet may deviate.
Cutting (plotting) a heavy or wide sheet at a high speed may also result in the [ERR401 MOTOR B] error.
In such a case, select [HEAVY] in the sheet setting.
Compensated Pressure Offset
Some part of the sheet remains uncut if the pressure to bring the cutter blade down into the sheet is too low.
Some part around a corner of 120 degrees or less may remain uncut when an eccentric blade (available as an option) is used.
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This problem can occur because of such an intended operation that the cutting pressure automatically drops
(to approximately 5 g) around a corner to prevent the sheet from rising.
Some part may remain uncut if the cutting pressure is too low for the cutter blade to turn in the designed direction smoothly. In such a case, make setting to raise the cutting pressure for smooth cutting around corners.
If the pressure is too high and the joint positions of cut segments are outstanding, you can make it obscure by decreasing the pressure.
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Copy the set value from the other user setting.
1
Press the
FUNCTION
key in the local mode.
2
Press the jog key or to select [SET UP] .
3
4
Press the
ENTER/HOLD
key.
Press the jog key
COPY].
or to select [CONFIG
5
Press the
ENTER/HOLD
key.
6
Press the jog key setting number to copy.
or to select the user
7
8
Press the
ENTER/HOLD
key.
• Copy the setting item of the user selected in the Step 6 to the current user.
Press the
END
key two times for terminating this reset operation.
• The setting values are kept in memory even when the power is turned off.
Miscellaneous Settings
Reset the setting values to the initial state.
1
Press the
FUNCTION
key in the local mode.
2
Press the jog key or to select [SET UP] .
3
4
Press the
ENTER/HOLD
key.
Press the jog key
RESET].
or to select [SETUP
5
Press the
ENTER/HOLD
key.
• This is to initialize the setting items and parameters.
6
Press the
END
key three times to stop and end initialization.
• The setting values are kept in memory even when the power is turned off.
• Initialize the current user setting. Other user settings are not initialized.
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CHAPTER 4
In Case of Trouble
This chapter describes the actions to be taken when the plotter develops any trouble or displays an error message.
Before taking a phenomenon as a trouble ........................ 4-2
Troubles for which error messages are given on the LCD ... 4-4
Error message ............................................................................4-4
Status message ..........................................................................4-7
Before taking a phenomenon as a trouble
Take appropriate remedies according to the table below.
If still the problem cannot be solved, contact MIMAKI or its dealer.
Phenomenon
Power does not turn on.
The plotter cannot perform cutting
(plotting).
Cause
The power cable is not connected properly.
The plotter name setting on the host computer is wrong.
The interface cable is not securely connected to the plotter and the host computer.
USB driver has not been installed.
Remedy
Connect the power cable to the plotter and to the wall outlet properly.
Check the plotter name setting on the host computer.
Securely connect the interface cable.
An error arises in the plotter when the host computer sends data to the plotter.
The plotter cannot detect the sheet.
By cutting operation, the sheet is not cut, but perforated.
A transparent sheet or a sheet whose back side is black is used.
Screw for the tool holder is loose.
The cutter blade protrudes excessively.
Half cut is set to “ON”.
The blade is chipped or worn out.
The blade does not rotate smoothly.
The actual cut length is different from the length specified on the data.
The sheet feeding length varies with the sheet thickness.
Slippage of sheet arises in cutting.
Command settings are wrong.
Plotter model setting is wrong.
The pinch rollers and grit rollers fail to securely retain the sheet in position.
The clamp pressure (high or low mode) has not been properly selected.
There is a slack in the roll sheet so that the sheet being fed meanders or skews.
Install USB driver supplied with Fine
Cut.
Correct the command settings between the application software and the plotter.
Correct the plotter model setting to
[CG-SRIII series] on the application software.
Set the sheet sensor function to OFF.
(
Tighten up the screw.
Adjust the protrusion of the blade properly.
Make “OFF” of half cut of the tool condition.
Replace the blade with a new one.
Replace the holder with a new one.
Correct the error margins by executing the distance compensation function.
(
Check the position of the pinch rollers and grit roller and adjust them so that they securely retain the sheet in position.
Select the proper clamp pressure.
(
Remove the slack in the roll sheet and straighten the right and left end faces of the roll when loading the roll sheet on the plotter. Then, start feeding the sheet.
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Before taking a phenomenon as a trouble
Phenomenon
Slippage of sheet arises in cutting.
The tool is dragged during operation.
An unexpected imprint of the cutter remains on the sheet.
Some parts remain uncut.
Cause
The sheet was bent and came off the backing paper and thus there are air bubbles between them.
Remedy
When a long leaf sheet is to be cut, take care not to bend the sheet while feeding or cutting it and do not put any extra load on the sheet.
When a long leaf sheet is to be cut, provide a sufficient space for working in the direction of sheet feeding.
Front: 1.5 m or more
Rear: 1.5 m or more
The setting direction (Front / Rear) of the sheet and the direction specified on the data do not agree with each other.
The sheet comes in contact with the floor surface. (The front end of the sheet is cut aslant.)
The side margins of the sheet beside the pinch rollers are not enough.
The sheet is warped.
The sheet is warped.
An extremely thick sheet is used.
Low pressure on the cutter blade.
Correct the sheet setting or data setting.
Decrease the cutting speed (SPEED) to reduce the load on the sheet when it comes in contact with the floor surface.
Provide a side margin of 20 mm or more on each side of the sheet beside the pinch rollers.
Load the sheet on the plotter so that the sheet is not warped.
Turn the power off and try to lift/lower the tool holder by hand.
If the tool holder does not move up but remains in the lower position, contact your distributor.
Use a sheet meeting the specification.
Change the settings of UP HEIGHT
(
Increase the setting value of
[ADJPRS OFS].
Raise the cutter pressure, and check the result -> Test plotting “SQUARE
CUT”
Check that [PRESS COMP.] is on.
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Troubles for which error messages are given on the LCD
Error message
Error messages are shown as error numbers.
Take an appropriate remedy according to the table below. And if the remedy does not work, contact your distributer or an sales office of MIMAKI.
Cause Remedy Error message
ERROR C02
MAIN RAM
ERROR C04
EEPROM
ERROR C06
BUFFER
ERROR C08
POWER
ERROR C10
COMMAND
ERROR C11
PARAMETER
ERROR C12
DEVICE
ERROR C13
PM OVER
Trouble has occurred in the control RAM.
Trouble has occurred in the system ROM.
Trouble has occurred in the receiver buffer.
Trouble related to the motor has occurred.
Code other than command data has been received.
A parameter outside the numerical range has been received.
The plotter received an improper device control command.
Contact your dealer or a sales office of
MIMAKI.
Check the command setting on the host computer.
Check the parameter.
Check the command setting on the host computer.
Change the setting so that the polygon command is not used or the MGL-lc1 command is to be used.
After completion of sending the data from the host computer, reload the long sheet and execute the plural sheets cutting.
ERROR C15
AUTO FEED
Data on polygon has overflown the polygon buffer.
The plotter has failed to feed the sheet by the length specified by the ZX command.
ERROR C16
AUTO I/F
ERROR C20
I/O
During division cutting, the plotter has failed to feed the sheet for cutting based on the second and ubsequent data by the same length as for the first cutting.
The plotter has failed to detect a command automatically.
The communication condition is different.
Load a longer sheet on the plotter and set the remote mode again.
Set the command name.
(
Make the communication condition same as that of the host computer side.
(
ERROR C27
BUFFERover
ERROR 901
OPERATION
The interface is faulty.
Check the interface cable.
Refer to the relevant page of operation manual for valid operations.
ERROR C31
NO DATA
ERROR C32
DATAtooBIG
ERROR C33
SHEET SIZE
An invalid operation was performed on the control panel.
The plotter started the plural sheets cutting but found that there is no data in the receiver buffer.
The amount of received data is too large for the plotter to perform the plural sheets cutting.
The sheet is too short in the feeding direction.
Refer to the explanation of the plural sheets cutting function.(
Use a longer sheet.
ERROR 902
DAT REMAIN
The plotter executed an improper operation during a halt.
Press the
REMOTE
key to cut the remaining data or execute data clear if there is no need of using the data in the receiver buffer.(
ERROR 41b
∗∗ NO MEDIA ∗∗
You performed the operation that becomes valid after sheet detection.
Perform sheet detection.
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Troubles for which error messages are given on the LCD
Error message
ERROR C36
MARKdetect
ERROR C37
MARK ORG
ERROR C38
MARK SCALE
Cause
No registration mark was detected.
Remedy
Check the sheet for curling.
Check to see if the starting point to detect the registration mark has been set properly.
(
Check to see if the black registration mark is printed against the white background.
Check to see if there is no dust or dirt between the registration marks.
Check to see if there is no mistake in registration mark settings. (
Confirm the status and the settings described above. If still no registration mark is detected, contact your distributor or a sales office of MIMAKI.
Set the “MARK FILL UP” of registration mark detection to “ON” when filled in around the registration mark.
(
Arrange the registration marks inside the sheet.
The origin point was detected outside the cutting area.
Registration mark detection was not achieved. However, this error is attributable to a false detection or a compensation value setting error, since the calculated compensation value is wrong.
The required scale compensation value was not smaller than 1.3 times or not greater than 0.7 times.
A detection error occurred since the distance from the adjacent graphics was too short.
The designateed spacing between the registration marks is not correct.
The print is not uniform and some graphics are omitted.
As the printed registration mark was blurred, it was not read correctly and the registration mark of the next graphics was read by mistake.
Correct the compensation value if it is wrong, and perform detection again.
Remove the cause of the detection error, for example, correct the blurred print of registration mark data and then retry.
Increase the distance from the adjacent graphics properly, and perform printing again.
The value of the spacing between the registration marks designated by the command is wrong and it is attributable to a selection error of data. Therefore, check the output data.
Correct the graphic data to obtain uniform print and perform printing again.
Perform printing again with care that the print is not blurred.
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Error message
ERROR 401
MOTOR X
ERROR 402
MOTOR Y
ERROR 403
X CURRENT
ERROR 404
Y CURRENT
ERROR 50a
Y ORIGIN
ERROR 50b
FRONT EDGE
ERROR 50c
WIDTH
ERROR 520
REAR EDGE
ERROR C51
PINCH POS
∗
ERROR C60
PenEncoder
ERROR C61
Pen Stroke
Cause
An excessive load was applied to the sheet feeding motor.
An excessive load was applied to the carriage driving motor.
An overcurrent error in the motor in the sheet feeding direction was detected.
An overcurrent error in the motor in the sheet width direction was detected.
The plotter has failed to detect the origin sensor.
The plotter has failed to detect the front paper sensor.
The plotter has failed to detect the pinch roller sensor.
The plotter has failed to detect the rear paper sensor.
Pinch rollers are not properly set on the grit roller.
Remedy
Turn the power off once and turn it on again.
Change the sheet setting to [HEAVY].
(
When a roll sheet is used, perform sheet feeding to draw it out by a needed length beforehand.
If the same error message still appears, contact your distributor or a sales office of
MIMAKI.
Turn the power off once and turn it on again.
If the same error message still appears, contact your distributor or a sales office of
MIMAKI.
The height of the pen cannot be detected.
The height of the pen is not proper.
Set the pinch rollers on the grit roller.
Turn the power off once and turn it on again.
If the same error message still appears, contact your distributor or a sales office of
MIMAKI.
Check whether the pen line rubber is not extremely worn or there is neither lifting nor change of shape.
Check whether a foreign material adheres on the pen line rubber.
When attaching a pen in a pen holder in the marketplace, check whether it is attached in the proper position.
Even if there is no abnormality in the above mentioned items and an error is still displayed, contact our sales office.
Troubles for which error messages are given on the LCD
Status message
The messages given below appear in the remote mode.
They do not indicate errors but require an appropriate action.
Message
** OFFSCALE **
** NO SHEET **
Cause
The cutting data exceeds the effective cutting area.
Or the plotter has stopped after cutting the sheet up to its end normally.
No sheet has been set or a transparent sheet has been set.
** VIEW **
The plotter has received the not-readymode (NR;) signal from the host computer and has entered the local mode.
** DIGITIZE **
** END COPY **
* DIVISION * 5s
* END DIVISION *
The plotter has received the digitization command (DP;) from the host computer and has entered the digitization mode.
The plotter has terminated copying after completion of one sheet copying, since the data received contains the origin updating command (ZT;, !PG;).
The plotter has finished the cutting corresponding to a division of the data that exceeds the sheet width, using the division cut function, and is now waiting for the receipt of the next data.
This message appears in any of the following cases:
The plotter has received data that contains the origin updating command (ZT;, !PG;).
The sheet width is 1 cm or less.
The sample cutting data exceeds the sheet width.
The two-point axis alignment is set to ON.
Registration marks have already detected.
Remedy
Use a larger sheet, decrease the amount of data or execute the divided cutting function.
Load a sheet or turn off the sheet sensor.
Execute the required operations, such as the sheet detection or the establishment of an origin. Then, press the
REMOTE
key to make the plotter to enter the remote mode.
Move the pen to a desired location, where necessary, and press the
REMOTE
key.
To reset the digitization mode, execute the data clear using the
FUNCTION
key.
The plural sheets cutting function is disabled. To perform plural sheets cutting, change the setting back to enable the function on the host computer.
If the plotter does not receive any data from the host computer within ten seconds, it will recognize the data has ended.
Then, the plotter will perform the frame cutting and mark cutting and enter the local mode.
Division cut is disabled.
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Troubles for which error messages are given on the LCD
Message
COPY SKIP
MEDIA SKEW <ENT>
PAUSE REMOTE/
END
SHEET EXCHANGE
F-ROM WRINTING
SHEET END
REM/END
Cause
A mark cannot be detected during continuous copying. One pattern is skipped.
The deviation of the sheet exceeded the setting value of the SKEW CHECK
(
The plotter is holding the mark detect operation, since
REMOTE
has pressed while detecting a mark.
The plotter is waiting for the sheet to be replaced during continuous copying in the leaf sheet mode.
During Y direction division cut, the cutting exceeds the sheet length.
The plotter is now storing the tool parameters and setting parameters.
The data is saved in flash memory so that the saved data will not be erased even when the power is turned off.
Remedy
There is no problem if the marks are successfully detected after skipping one pattern. If marks cannot be detected continuously by five patterns or more,
[ERR36 MARKdetect] (
displayed.
Press the the sheet.
ENTER/HOLD
key after resetting
Press
REMOTE
detection, or press operation
.
key to resume the mark
END
to end the
Replace the leaf sheet (cut sheet) with a new one, and resume continuous copying.
Please set media with more sheet length.
Do not turn the power off while this message is displayed.
End of the sheet is detected while detecting a mark or cutting roll sheet.
Sheet is lifted.
The back of the plotter is exposed to intense light.
Cutting cannot be continued, since roll sheet has ended.
Press the new sheet.
END
key and replace it with
Fix the lifting of the sheet and press the
REMOTE
key to resume cutting.
Turn the plotter around not to be exposed to the light, and press the
REMOTE
key to resume cutting.
CHAPTER 5
Appendix
The appendix describes the replacement procedure for the cutter blade and the specifications of the plotter.
Specifications of the main unit........................................... 5-2
Repeatability condition ................................................................5-3
Cutter blade .......................................................................... 5-4
Replacing the cutter ....................................................................5-4
Adjusting the cutter blade ...........................................................5-4
Replacing the cutter other than supplied one .............................5-5
Adjusting blade edge of cutter other than supplied one ..............5-5
Note slip................................................................................ 5-6
Function Flowchart.............................................................. 5-7
Functions invoked with the specific keys ....................................5-7
Functions invoked with the jog mode (jog keys) .........................5-9
Functions ..................................................................................5-10
Specifications of the main unit
Item
Acceptable sheet width
Acceptable roll sheet
Outside diameter
Sheet weight
Effective cutting area
*1
Maximum speed
150mm or less
8 kg or less
606 mm X 51 m
Shaft direction
70 cm/s
45° direction 100 cm/s
Speed setting
(cutting/plotting)
Mechanical resolution
Program steps
mm
90~740
CG-60SRIII
inch
4~28 mm
CG-100SRIII
90~1250 inch
4~48
200mm or less, Sheet
20 kg or less
1 ~ 10cm/s (in 1 cm/s steps)
10 ~ 70cm/s (in 5 cm/s steps)
X: 2.5μm, Y: 5μm
25, 10μm (MGL-IIc)
100, 50,μm( MGL-Ic1)
1070 mm X 51 m
Repeatability
*2
Guaranteed range of accuracy
(repeatability)
mm
CG-130SRIII
90~1550 inch
4~60
1370 X 51m
0.2 mm / 2m (excluding expansion/contraction due to film temperatures)
Maximum pressure
Pressure setting
Cutter
Pen
Acceptable films
Applicable tools
606 mm X 2 m 1070 mm X 2 m
(depending on the specified film and cutting conditions)
500 g
10 ~ 20g(2 g step)
1370 X 2m
20 ~ 100g(5 g step)
100 ~ 500g(10 g step)
10 ~ 20g(2 g step)
20 ~ 100g(5 g step)
100 ~ 150g(10 g step)
PVC sheets (0.25 mm thick or less, included laminated sheet), fluorescent sheets
*3
, reflective sheets
*4
, rubber sheet
Eccentric cutters, water-based ball-point pens, oil-based ball-point pens, commercially available ball-point pens
*4
Commands
*5
Interface
Receiver buffer
Operating environment
Power capacity
MGL-IIc, MGL-Ic1
USB, RS-232C, Ethernet
Approximately 27 MB standard (Approximately17MB when the sorting function is effective.)
5 to 35°C, 35 to 75 % (Rh) Non-condensing
AC100 to AC240 V
140 VA to 168VA
1030 mm 1530 mm
AC100 to AC240 V
190 VA to 228VA
1830 mm
Outside dimensions
Weight
Noise
*6
(W)
(D)
(H)
287 mm
335 mm
580 mm
1150 mm
24 kg 41 kg
During standby (plotting)50 dB (Absorption fan at low speed)
During cutting (plotting)70 dB (Continuous sounds)
46 kg
*1. The maximum feed length is limited by the software.
The maximum feed length is limited also by the sheet setting condition or by the effect of obstacles encountered on the sheet path. As a rule of thumb, limit the maximum feed length for one of the data to 2 m.
*2. To achieve the guaranteed range of accuracy, the next page's requirements must be satisfied.
*3. The blade (SPB-0007) dedicated for fluorescent sheets or the blade (SPB-0006) dedicated for reflective sheets must be used.
*4. Use the tools supplied as standard accessories.
If any other ball-point pen available on the market is to be used, select the one whose diameter is 8 to 9 mm and which is free from bumps or taper in the area to be clamped. The image quality is not guaranteed because the pen tip position differs depending on the pen in use.
*5. With the USB connection, the ESC type commands among the MGL-llc commands cannot be used.
*6. The values are based on MIMAKI's measurement conditions.
5-2
Specifications of the main unit
Repeatability condition
Plotter conditions
• When using a exclusive roll-placing table.
• The clamp pressure must be set to “HIGH” .
• The specified repeatability may not be guaranteed depending on the material of the sheet to be cut or ink jet media,
Sheet setting conditions
• Side margin of the sheet: 20 mm or more
• Front side condition of the sheet: No warp or rising
• No separation of the sheet from the base paper (no air bubbles between them), which can be caused by bending of the sheet
• The sheet must be loaded properly using the sheet feed function.
• The roll sheet must be free from loose rolling . (The right and left end faces must be flat.)
1
Cutting speed
• 40 cm/s or less (when the cutter supplied with the plotter is used)
1
Cutting data
• Test pattern for maintenance (continuous 5 strokes in the lengthwise direction)
• During cutting, there must be no separation of the sheet from the base paper (no air bubbles between them), which can be caused by excessive bending of the sheet.
1
1
5
5-3
Cutter blade
• The cutter blade is sharp. Keep your fingers away from the cutter.
• Do not shake or swing the cutter holder; otherwise, the cutter blade may come off, which is dangerous.
• Keep the cutter out of reach of children. Dispose of the used cutter blade in compliance with the applicable regulations.
Replacing the cutter
If the cutter is chipped or blunt, replace it with a new one. (Accessorry parts number: SPA-0030)
New cutter (low-pressure blade set for PVC sheets: Model SPB-0030) are available from your distributor or
MIMAKI's sales office.
Name of product
Decentering blade for vinyl sheet
Decentering blade for small letters
Decentering blade for rubber sheet
Decentering blade for reflecting sheet
Decentering blade for fluorescent sheet
Product No.
SPB-0001
SPB-0003
SPB-0005
SPB-0006
SPB-0007
Replacing the cutter other than supplied one
SPB-0030
Decentering blade for thick rubber sheet
SPB-0084
Specifications
Package of three pieces of blades
Package of three pieces of blades
Package of three pieces of blades
Package of two pieces of blades
Package of three pieces of blades
Package of three pieces of blades
Package of three pieces of blades
Remarks
supplied one
Cutter holder 1
2
Remove the cap located at the edge by rotating it.
Replace the cutter with a new one using tweezers or the like.
Cutter
Cap
Adjusting the cutter blade
After adjusting the blade edge, set the cut condition and perform test cut to check whether cutting is performed well.
1
Turn the adjusting knob to adjust the protruding amount of the cutter.
• arrow to protrude the cutter blade.
( 0.5 mm per revolution)
Adjusting knob
Cutter
5-4
Cutter blade
Replacing the cutter other than supplied one
1
Loosen the lock nut, and pull the adjusting knob out of the holder.
Lock nut
Adjusting knob
」
2
Insert the cutter into the adjusting knob using tweezers.
3
Tighten the lock nut.
Adjusting blade edge of cutter other than supplied one
After the completion of adjustment, be sure to set cutting conditions and perform test cutting to check the cutting quality.
1
Remove the cutter holder, and loosen the lock nut.
Lock nut
1
1
1
1
2
Turn the adjusting knob to adjust the protruding amount of the cutter blade.
Adjusting knob
3
Tighten the lock nut so that the adjusting knob will not turn.
• The blade adjuster (adjuster: OPT-S1005) will facilitate the adjustment of the protruding amount of the blade.
5
5-5
Note slip
When changing the sheet for cutting (plotting), distance correction may be required depending on the sheet thickness. (
In that case, the following note slip is useful to note down the sheet name and the distance correction value.
Sheet Name:
A=B=
Sheet Name:
A=B=
Sheet Name:
A=B=
Sheet Name:
A=B=
Sheet Name:
A=B=
Sheet Name:
A=B=
Sheet Name:
A=B=
Sheet Name:
A=B=
Sheet Name:
A=B=
Sheet Name:
A=B=
Sheet Name:
A=B=
Sheet Name:
A=B=
Sheet Name:
A=B=
Sheet Name:
A=B=
5-6
Function Flowchart
Functions invoked with the specific keys
REMOTE Key:
REMOTE
REMOTE
Local mode
ENTER/HOLD Key:
ENTER/HOLD
REMOTE
Local mode Remote mode
ENTER/HOLD
5-7
1
1
1
1
5
TOOL Key (Settings of Tool conditions):
TOOL
REMOTE
Local mode
TOOL
TOOL
TOOL
TOOL
TOOL
TOOL
TOOL
TOOL
ENTER/HOLD
ENTER/HOLD
ENTER/HOLD
ENTER/HOLD
ENTER/HOLD
ENTER/HOLD
ENTER/HOLD
ENTER/HOLD
5-8
Functions invoked with the jog mode (jog keys)
Setting an origin
Local mode
ENTER/HOLD
Cutting area
Local mode
Function Flowchart
FEED
1
1
Two-point axis alignment
Local mode
ENTER/HOLD
SHEET
1
1
5
ENTER/HOLD
5-9
Functions
FUNCTION
LOCAL MODE
ENTER/HOLD
FUNCTION
,
FUNCTION
,
ENTER/HOLD
ENTER/HOLD
FUNCTION
,
ENTER/HOLD
FUNCTION
,
ENTER/HOLD
FUNCTION
,
0.1~3m
ENTER/HOLD
1~999 0~30mm
ENTER/HOLD
Select the distance correction No.
ENTER/HOLD
FUNCTION
,
ENTER/HOLD
FUNCTION
,
ENTER/HOLD
OFF, 1pt, 2ptA,
2ptB, 3pt, 4pt
ENTER/HOLD
To be followed
FUNCTION
,
ENTER/HOLD
AUTO, MGL-IIc,MGL-Ic1
FUNCTION
,
ENTER/HOLD
1200, 2400, 4800, 9600,
19200, 38400
ENTER/HOLD
ENTER/HOLD
FUNCTION
,
NORMAL, HIGHspd,
QUALITY
ENTER/HOLD
CENTER, Low-R
FUNCTION
,
To be followed
5-10
Function Flowchart
FUNCTION
,
ENTER/HOLD
0~99
1
Measuring line segment
ENTER/HOLD
ENTER/HOLD ENTER/HOLD
Select the standard value of the A direction.
Select the standard value of the B direction.
ENTER/HOLD
Plotting pattern
Select the offset value.
Settable when [MARK DETECT] is not OFF
ENTER/HOLD
ENTER/HOLD
OFF, BEFORE, AFTER
ENTER/HOLD
Type1, Type2
ENTER/HOLD
OFF, 1~99 mm
ENTER/HOLD
4~40mm
ENTER/HOLD
1~9999
ENTER/HOLD
PREC, FAST
ENTER/HOLD
-40.0~+40.0mm
ENTER/HOLD
1~99
ENTER/HOLD
2~7
ENTER/HOLD
-40.0~+40.0mm
0~60 cm/s
OFF, ON
7, 8
ENTER/HOLD
NON、EVEN、ODD
ENTER/HOLD
ENTER/HOLD
MGL-ICI: 0.025、0.05、0.1
MGL-IIC: 0.025、0.01
ENTER/HOLD
3~60
1, 2
ENTER/HOLD
MGL-ICI: HARD, XONOFF
MGL-IIC: HARD, ENQACK,
X-PRM,SOFT
1
1
1
5
5-11
5-12
From P.5-10 From P.5-10
FUNCTION
,
ENTER/HOLD
FUNCTION
,
ENTER/HOLD
ENTER/HOLD
FUNCTION
,
ENTER/HOLD
FUNCTION
,
ENTER/HOLD
FUNCTION
,
ON, OFF
ON, OFF
ON, OFF
FUNCTION
,
FUNCTION
,
ENTER/HOLD
ENTER/HOLD
To be followed
ENTER/HOLD
HOST, PANEL
ENTER/HOLD
FUNCTION
,
ENTER/HOLD
FUNCTION
,
1~51m
ENTER/HOLD
ON, OFF
FUNCTION
,
FUNCTION
,
ENTER/HOLD
5,10,20,30,40,50,60,70,AUTO
ENTER/HOLD
To be followed
Function Flowchart
ENTER/HOLD
Settable when [DIVISION cut] is ON
ON, OFF
ENTER/HOLD
50~500 cm
ENTER/HOLD
ON, OFF
0.1~50mm
ENTER/HOLD
HOST, PANEL
ENTER/HOLD
HOST, PANEL
ENTER/HOLD
HOST, PANEL
ENTER/HOLD
HOST, PANEL
0~90sec
ENTER/HOLD
HOST, PANEL
ENTER/HOLD
-40.0~+40.0mm
HOST, PANEL
1
1
1
1
5
5,10,20,30,40,50,60,70,
80,90,100,AUTO
5-13
5-14
From P.5-12
To be followed
From P.5-12
ENTER/HOLD
FUNCTION
,
0.1, 1.0(mm)
1/16, 1/254(inch)
FUNCTION
,
FUNCTION
,
ENTER/HOLD
ENTER/HOLD
mm, inch
ENTER/HOLD
FUNCTION
,
ENTER/HOLD
FUNCTION
,
ENTER/HOLD
ENTER/HOLD
FUNCTION
,
ON, OFF
FUNCTION
,
FUNCTION
,
ENTER/HOLD
ENTER/HOLD
STANDARD, HEAVY
ON, OFF
ENTER/HOLD
ENTER/HOLD
±9
FUNCTION
,
ENTER/HOLD
2, 3
ENTER/HOLD
FUNCTION
,
ENTER/HOLD
OFF, 0.1~1.0mm
ENTER/HOLD
FUNCTION
,
To be followed
Function Flowchart
1
1~20 (cm/s)
1~20 (cm/s)
OFF, 1~5 (times)
ENTER/HOLD
Settable when [SORTING] is ON
ON, OFF
ENTER/HOLD
OFF, 10~5100 cm
Settable for the machine type with more than three pinch rollers
ON, OFF
0.1~5m
ENTER/HOLD
0~90sec
ENTER/HOLD
-40.0~+40.0mm
1
1
1
5
ON, OFF
5-15
From P.5-14 From P.5-14
ENTER/HOLD
FUNCTION
,
ENTER/HOLD
FUNCTION
,
ENTER/HOLD
FUNCTION
,
FUNCTION
,
ENTER/HOLD
ENTER/HOLD
FUNCTION
,
ENTER/HOLD
FUNCTION
,
LOCAL, REMOTE
ON, OFF
ON, OFF
ENTER/HOLD
0 ~ 64
FAST, LOW
50%, 75%, 100%
5-16
To be followed To be followed
10~30cm
ENTER/HOLD
10~50cm
Function Flowchart
5-17
1
1
1
1
5
From P.5-16 From P.5-16
FUNCTION
,
ENTER/HOLD
FUNCTION
,
ENTER/HOLD
ENTER/HOLD
FUNCTION
,
ENTER/HOLD
FUNCTION
,
ENTER/HOLD
FUNCTION
,
FUNCTION
,
ENTER/HOLD
ENTER/HOLD
FUNCTION
,
ENTER/HOLD
FUNCTION
,
ENTER/HOLD
5-18
To be followed To be followed
ON, OFF
ON, OFF
Settable when [DHCP] and [AutoIP] are both OFF
Function Flowchart
5-19
1
1
1
1
5
From P.5-18
FUNCTION
,
From P.5-18
FUNCTION
,
ENTER/HOLD
ENTER/HOLD
FUNCTION
,
FUNCTION
,
ENTER/HOLD
ENTER/HOLD
FUNCTION
,
ENTER/HOLD
FUNCTION
,
ENTER/HOLD
FUNCTION
,
5-20
To be followed To be followed To be followed
Function Flowchart
ON, OFF
ON, OFF
ENTER/HOLD
ON, OFF
ENTER/HOLD
ON, OFF
ENTER/HOLD
ON, OFF
FUNCTION
,
ENTER/HOLD
FUNCTION
,
ENTER/HOLD
FUNCTION
,
ENTER/HOLD
FUNCTION
,
OFF, POP before SMTP
SMTP Auth.
When [Auth.] is [POP before SMTP] [SMTP Auth.], it is displayed.
ENTER/HOLD
FUNCTION
,
ENTER/HOLD
FUNCTION
,
[Only when [Auth.] is [POP before SMTP], it is displayed.
ENTER/HOLD
FUNCTION
,
ENTER/HOLD
1
1
1
1
5
5-21
5-22
From P.5-20 From P.5-20 From P.5-20
ENTER/HOLD
FUNCTION
,
ENTER/HOLD
ENTER/HOLD
FUNCTION
,
ENTER/HOLD ENTER/HOLD
FUNCTION
,
FUNCTION
,
ENTER/HOLD
ENTER/HOLD
4~40mm
ENTER/HOLD
-1.0~1.0mm
-20.0~20.0mm
ENTER/HOLD
FUNCTION
,
FUNCTION
,
FUNCTION
,
ENTER/HOLD
1~8
To be followed
ENTER/HOLD
The sent result is displayed.
Type1, Type2
ENTER/HOLD
FUNCTION
,
ENTER/HOLD
ENTER/HOLD
FUNCTION
,
Function Flowchart
5-23
1
1
1
1
5
5-24
From P.5-22
FUNCTION
,
FUNCTION
,
FUNCTION
,
ENTER/HOLD
Japanese, English, German, French, Spanish, Italian,
Portuguese, Chinese, Korean, Thai, Russian
ENTER/HOLD ENTER/HOLD
FUNCTION
,
ENTER/HOLD
FUNCTION
,
ENTER/HOLD
FUNCTION
,
ENTER/HOLD
FUNCTION
,
ENTER/HOLD
ENTER/HOLD
FUNCTION
,
Function Flowchart
5-25
1
1
1
1
5
5-26
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Key Features
- High-speed registration mark detection
- Roll sheet stopper
- Two clamp pressure modes changeover mechanism
- Front loading
- Plug-in cutting software (FineCut)
- High accuracy mark-detection sensor
- Improved sheet let-off surface
- Strong pressure mode
