Quick Application Guide
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1. RO B O M aster WI n dow 2 i File Edit Yiew Draw Insert Window Help E ROBO Master New Baby pop up greeting card for practice GSD r Ee File Edit Yiew Draw Insert 5 jad q i Help gn z A A ka z 7 B Previ Raby pop up greeting card for practice GSD f Preview button Preview window amp Preview New Baby pop up greeting card for practice GSD Name Graphtec Craft ROBO Preview of cut data Close button Change display amon Printer output button Page Range oy x ea Baby pop vp meting cerd or prac GD ae Prev Baby pop up sestine cor pact 3D FT Printer Click the Output to Craft ROBO button a confirm that the driver name reads Graphtec Craft ROBO and then click the OK button to start the Craft ROBO Controller 2 Bran Preview of cut data Preview of print data and print data lt ie z Al Craft ROBO Controller Click the Preview buttons R to display the Preview window Use the Change Display button to display the print data and the cut data separately or superimposed After checking the data displayed click the Close button to return to your usual Create Drawing window Load the Card without Craft Paper Backing Speed 10 sheet from your Media Trial Kit in your a A printer Click the Output to Printer button to display the Output to Printer window Check that your printer is displayed in the printer box and2. ee a J Sas Sy Let s try out the Craft ROBO By using the Media Trial Kit you will be able to learn the basic operations in a short time To Make a Pop up Greeting Card Ps Create a greeting card we i Choose an Application Explanations for two different applications are provided To Make a Pop up Greeting Card and To Cut a Vinyl To Cut a Vinyl Sticker Sticker Select the application that best suits Create a vinyl sticker your purpose s n Ceeccccccccccccccccccccccce Before using the Media Trial Kit please follow the instructions in the Quick Start Instruction Sheet to install the Craft ROBO driver the Craft ROBO Controller and the ROBO Master Also make sure that the Craft ROBO is connected to your PC O Let s try out the Craft ROBO Let s try out the Craft ROBO To Make a Pop up Greeting Card l Launch ROBO Master Q Launch ROBO Master Ja Acrobat Reader 5 0 ral et ROBO Master ROBO Master shortcut icon Click the desktop icon to launch ROBO Master 2 Load the Pop up Card template S ROBO Master Untitled1 Edt View Draw Insert Wim Col h ing card for practice z 5 EALLELENLCEKEKRILCALEA I Click File gt Open in that order and select New Baby pop up greeting card for Practice GSD The file is located in the Samples folder
3. checkbox and set Thickness to Thin for the cutting condition adjustment Reference See the Craft ROBO User s Manual CD ROM Setting Various Parameters Symptom Thick media cannot be cut The blade edge is not protruding enough from the blade holder Solution Replace the blade adjustment cap with one that enables a longer blade protruding length Reference See Media cannot be cut cleanly above The cutting conditions are not adjusted properly Make sure that the media selected for Media Type in the Craft ROBO controller is the same as that actually used In addition insert a check in the Adjust Settings checkbox and set Thickness to Thick for the cutting condition adjustment Reference See the Craft ROBO User s Manual CD ROM Setting Various Parameters Symptom Characters or lines are deformed when a pen is used for drawing Pen is not selected for Media Type Solution Select Pen for Media Type in the Craft ROBO Controller Reference See the Craft ROBO User s Manual CD ROM Setting Various Parameters e Windowse is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the US and other countries Other company names and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners Symptom Some areas of the media are not cut The media is not held in place The media size selected in ROBO Maste
4. not match The Craft ROBO uses optical sensors to read the registration marks and thereby determine the cutting position If the cutting position is not aligned registration mark sensor correction is required Therefore perform registration mark correction Reference See the Craft ROBO User s Manual CD ROM Setting Various Parameters Symptom The error message Registration Mark Reading Failure is displayed when registration marks are used The Craft ROBO uses optical sensors to read the registration marks and thereby determine the cutting position The error message may be displayed for the following reasons e Glossy or laminated media is used e There are lights or other bright objects located near the Craft ROBO e The loaded media is curled e Colored media is used e Registration marks are printed in a color other than black Solution Registration marks may not be read if a printout that easily reflects light is used Replace the media Registration marks may not be read if a light source exists near the Craft ROBO If an error message is displayed change the installation location Registration marks may not be read if the media is curled and raised above the surface of the working table Straighten out the curl and load the media again If the problem still cannot be corrected replace the media Registration marks may not be read if media in colors other than white is used Be sure
5. A vinyl sticker is a self adhesive single color l4 awe a sheet of film Logos and text can be cut out of the sheet for use on car windows or as store signs for example Here you can enjoy cutting out your own name or creating your own original logo and then affixing it to a favorite item Launch ROBO Master D Launch ROBO Master O Set the Document Size 3 Make the Print Settings ROBO Master Untitled1 File Edit view Draw Insert Window Help Fjle Edit View Draw Insert Window Help D LX gt os ee rg Te Select d Aa ROBO Master shortcut icon ESI Select Moca Craft ROBO Click Click the desktop icon to launch ROBO Master Specify User Size r Orientation Check x this checkbox ae AY trae Landscape Use Registration Marks Landscape Click the New buttor to display the Document Settings window Select ISO A4 for Document Size and Landscape for Orientation and then click the OK button Uncheck the Use Registration Marks checkbox Click the Output Settings button fa to display the Output Settings window Make sure that Graphtec Craft ROBO has been specified in the Craft ROBO box Click Print Settings and uncheck the Print Cut Lines checkbox Click the OK button to return to the Create Drawing window 2 Design a Character String or an Object Enter a character string Add a f
6. The mounting direction of the blade holder is incorrect for cutting applications that use the carrier sheet When the carrier sheet is used turn the blade holder 90 to the right so that the protrusion on the holder fits against the protrusion on the clamp bracket For further details please refer to Mounting the Blade Holder in the Craft ROBO User s Manual that is included in the CD ROM The cutting conditions have not been adjusted correctly The cutting mat is damaged Make sure that the media selected for Media Type in the Craft ROBO Controller is the same as that actually used In addition insert a check in the Adjust Settings check box and adjust the cutting conditions Reference See the Craft ROBO User s Manual CD ROM Setting Various Parameters The media cannot be cut easily If the symptom occurs again at the same location purchase a replacement cutting mat Symptom The protective liner or the carrier sheet is cut along with the media The cutting blade protrudes excessively from the blade holder The cutting conditions are not adjusted properly Solution Replace the blade adjustment cap with one that enables a shorter blade protruding length Reference See Media cannot be cut cleanly above Make sure that the media selected for Media Type in the Craft ROBO controller is the same as that actually used In addition insert a check in the Adjust Settings
7. You Have Problems H Media is not cut properly Symptom Media cannot be cut cleanly The blade holder or ball point pen is not correctly mounted in the receptacle Solution Mount the blade holder or ball point pen correctly in the receptacle Reference See the Craft ROBO User s Manual CD ROM Fine tuning and Setting Up the blade blade holder The ball point pen is not correctly mounted in the ball point pen holder Confirm that the tip of the ball point pen protrudes 3 mm to 3 5 mm from the ball point pen holder Reference See the Craft ROBO User s Manual CD ROM Fine tuning and Setting Up the blade blade holder The blade of the blade holder is worn or chipped Replace the blade blade holder The inside of the blade holder is dirty Remove the blade adjustment cap and clean it If the problem still cannot be corrected replace the blade adjustment cap Reference See the Craft ROBO User s Manual CD ROM Fine tuning and Setting Up the blade blade holder The length of the blade protruding from the blade holder is inappropriate Select the blade adjustment cap best suited for the media Adjust the protruding length of the blade blade holder according to the selected blade adjustment cap 0 1 mm for blue 0 2 mm for yellow and 0 3 mm for red Perform adjustment so that slight traces are left on the protective liner or the carrier sheet
8. on the switch is lit blue Align the left and right edges of the sheet with the vertical guidelines imprinted on the front guide While making sure that the sheet is straight turn the feed knob until the top edge of the sheet touches both pinch rollers Close the top cover Click the Next button to proceed to the Registration Marks step Click the Next button again to proceed to the Start cutting step 4 Perform Cutting and Affix the Name T Perform cutting Weed the name and affix Transfer the characters to Affix the name to the the application sheet the application sheet desired item Gl Craft ROBO Contro ller Craft ROBO Ver 5 00 About Help Calibration l Use tweezers or a similar tool with a fine After affixing the application sheet rub it Place the application sheet with the transferred Click the Cut button point to weed the name remove the firmly with a cloth or something similar to characters on the surface where you want to affix the unwanted areas transfer the cut characters onto the sheet name Rub it firmly with a cloth or similar to make sure that the cut characters are affixed to the surface Wi Craft ROBO x P Ready to cut a Click OK button to start cutting oe cancel OK button Click the OK button to start cutting Do not touch the Craft ROBO during the cutting operation When cutting has been completed remove the vinyl st
9. sheet be aware that media longer than the for printing are available reinstall the driver carrier sheet cannot be cut Media larger than 260mm Large media exceeding 260 mm in width cannot be loaded Cut the media to 1 When using Windows 2000 ae in width has been loaded a smaller width or replace it with smaller media Even when media 260 mm From the Start menu click Settings and then Printers in width has been loaded the standard cutting width is 190 mm maximum of When using Windows XP NPON 200 mm as in the case of media that is 210 mm in width From the Start menu click Control Panel Printers and Other l N Hardware and Printers and Faxes in that order The pinch rollers are dirty Wipe off the pinch rollers using a dry cloth 2 In the displayed list right click on Graphtec Craft ROBO and select Properties from the menu 3 Select the Ports tab and confirm that USBXXxX is selected Reference See the Craft ROBO User s Manual CD ROM Installing the Craft ROBO Controller Symptom USB errors are displayed on the computer during output Solution The cutting data exceeds The Craft ROBO contains memory in which data can be stored If the amount the memory capacity of data exceeds the memory size an error may be displayed on the computer Media will still be cut normally however When You Have Problems When
10. to use white media Registration marks may not be read unless they are printed in black Make sure that the registration marks are printed in black Question Can applications other than those supplied with the Craft ROBO be used Answer Correct operation of the Craft ROBO has been confirmed for the recommended applications Operation with other applications has not been confirmed 621341740
11. use the AC adapter that was supplied as a standard accessory e Use of any other AC adapter may cause malfunctions or result in electrical shock or a fire hazard Prohibited To Ensure Safe and Correct Use Safety Precautions NCAUTION Do not use or store the Craft ROBO in a location exposed to direct sunlight or the direct draft of an air conditioner or heater e Such location may impair the performance of the Craft ROBO Prohibited Do not use the Craft ROBO in an excessively dusty or humid location e Such location may impair the performance of the Craft ROBO Prohibited Do not place any receptacle containing water or other fluid on top of the Craft ROBO Fluid falling inside the Craft ROBO may cause electrical shock or a fire hazard due to current leakage Ss Avoid water q gt EP Beware of electrical shock Do not use the Craft ROBO in a location subject to excessive mechanical vibration or electrical noise e Such location may impair the performance of the Craft ROBO Prohibited When disconnecting the power cord or an interface cable do not pull on the cord cable e Such action will damage the cord cable resulting in a fire hazard or electrical shock Be sure to hold the power cord s plug or the interface cable s connector Prohibited If water or foreign matter enters inside the Craft ROBO do not continue using it Turn off its power and unplug its po
12. where it will be exposed to water rain or snow e Such location may cause electrical shock or a fire hazard due to current leakage Avoid water A Beware of electrical shock If the Craft ROBO generates smoke is too hot emits a strange odor or otherwise functions abnormally do not continue using it Unplug the AC adapter s power cord from the electrical socket Use of the Craft ROBO in such status may result in a fire hazard or electrical shock e After confirming that smoke is no longer being generated contact your sales representative or nearest Graphtec vendor to request repair e Never try to perform repair yourself Repair work by inexperienced personnel is extremely dangerous Prohibited Do not allow dust or metallic matter to adhere to the power plug e A dirty power plug may result in electrical shock or a fire hazard due to current leakage 9 Prohibited A Beware of electrical shock Do not use the power cord or AC adapter if it is damaged Use of a damaged power cord or AC adapter may result in electrical shock or a fire hazard due to current leakage e Replace the power cord or AC adapter with a new one Unplug the power cord from the socket Be careful when handling the blade blade holder e Touching the blade with your bare hand may Cause injury During a cutting operation keep away from the blade blade holder Avoid contact Only
13. GRAPHTEC 621341740 Craft ROBO CC200 Quick Application Guide To Ensure Safe and Let s try out Usage Precautions for When You Have Correct Use the Craft ROBO Media Used for Cutting Problems CD CLs GATS GDB To Ensure Safe and Correct Use a To ensure safe and correct use of your Craft ROBO read this Guide thoroughly before use After having read this Guide keep it in a handy location for quick reference as needed ma Do not permit small children to touch the Craft ROBO The following describes important points for safe operation Please be sure to observe them strictly Conventions Used in This Guide Description of Safety Symbols To promote safe and accurate use of the Craft ROBO as well as to A N The A symbol indicates information that requires careful attention prevent human injury and property damage safety precautions provided which includes warnings The point requiring attention is in this guide are ranked into the three categories described below Be described by an illustration or text within or next to the A symbol sure you understand the difference between each of the categories S The symbol indicates action that is prohibited Such prohibited A N DANGER This category provides information that if ignored is action is described by an illustration or text within or next to the highly likely to cause fatal or serious injury to the Q symbol operator Q The symbol indicates action that must
14. OBO is not Press the standby switch to turn the switch s lamp blue on If the lamp on the or power outlet Connecting the Power Supply and Powering On ready to run standby switch does not light even when media has been loaded The AC adapter is not Insert the AC adapter correctly the Craft ROBO will not start cutting connected to the AC adapter Reference See the Craft ROBO User s Manual CD ROM The USB cable is not Insert the USB cable correctly jack The AC adapter is Connecting the Power Supply and Powering On properly connected Reference See the Craft ROBO User s Manual CD ROM Connecting the coming loose Craft ROBO to a Computer F If a repeater or USB hub is being used remove it and connect the Craft SA Ae EE LEE ee loaded correctiy ROBO directly to the computer If the media is then cut normally contact the Solution manufacturer of your repeater or USB hub Media smaller than 210 mm To use media smaller than 210 mm in width affix it to the carrier sheet It is possible that the cable is faulty Replace it with another cable to check in width has been loaded Reference See the Craft ROBO User s Manual CD ROM The selected port for Check to confirm that the selected port for printing is USBXXX or GTCUSB Setting Media into Position printing is not the USB port If the selected port is not USBXXX or GTCUSB change the port If no ports Caution When using the carrier
15. be performed Such A N WARNING This category provides information that if ignored is imperative action is described by an illustration or text within or likely to cause fatal or serious injury to the operator next to the symbol A N CAUTION This category provides information that if ignored could cause injury to the operator or physical damage to the Craft ROBO Safety Precautions WARNING During a cutting or plotting operation do not touch the writing panel or moving parts such as the carriage e Such action may cause human injury Do not touch Keep your hands hair etc away from the writing panel and moving parts such as the carriage even if the Craft ROBO is stopped because it may suddenly start moving when data is received e Such action may cause human injury Keep your distance Do not disassemble repair or remodel the Craft ROBO e Such action may cause electrical shock or a fire hazard due to current leakage e Contact with the high voltage parts within the Craft ROBO may cause electrical shock If the Craft ROBO requires repair contact your sales representative or nearest Graphtec vendor WY No disassembly To Ensure Safe and Correct Use Do not connect the Craft ROBO to a non rated power supply e Use of a different supply voltage may result in electrical shock or a fire hazard due to current leakage Prohibited Do not use the Craft ROBO in a location
16. exterior frame around the characters makes it easier to weed them after cutting and also makes it easier to transfer the characters using an application sheet John Smith We recommend that you use a font such as a Gothic alphabet font and that you make your characters 20 mm or larger This will make it easier to weed around the characters remove unwanted vinyl after cutting Let s try out the Craft ROBO Let s try out the Craft ROBO 5 Make preparations for cutting maan the cut line ROBO Master Untitled1 Output Settings button Output Settings Printer Graphtec JC9000 9100 on LPT1 ed Craft ROBO Graphtec Craft ROBO on USBOO1 x Click r Dashed Line Pattern Settings Cut Segment 20 mm m Cutline Selection Make sure that this checkbox is checked Click the Output Settings button dato display the Output Settings window Click Cutting Settings and then click the Cutline Settings button to display the Cut Specifications window Make sure that the Color checkbox for the Cutline is checked Click the OK button and then click the OK button in the Output Settings window CF Meio te TEN ROBO Master Untitled1 File Edit View Draw Insert Window Help D amp Output to Craft ROBO button Output to Craft ROBO Craft ROBO Name Graphtec Craft ROBO Pott USBO01 Page Range All C Copies 1 a Clic
17. icker Turn the feed knob to remove it Affix the application sheet on top of the Peel off the protective liner carefully so Carefully peel off the application sheet to design that the cut characters remain affixed to complete the process the application sheet O Let s try out the Craft ROBO Usage Precautions for Media Used for Cutting Usage Precautions for Media Used for Cutting Graphtec only guarantees the cutting results for media supplied by Graphtec and cut under suitable conditions Please read all the following precautions carefully if you plan to use non Graphtec media Media Type Precautions Precautions on Using Copy Paper Even if the media is thinner than the extended blade length its thickness If copy paper is used C ft ROBO strength and the hardness of the fibers may cause it not to be cut through as is the paper will ra completely Please refer to the Media is not cut properly subsection of this get caught up in the When You Have Problems section or to the User s Manual that is included in Craft ROBO and the CD ROM and then make the required adjustments If the problem still cause malfunctions cannot be corrected please use Graphtec supplied media Avoid using copy paper wherever possible If you have to use it cut off the top corners as shown in the picture on the right Please note however that the use of copy paper may eepy paper EECOEU EIET CRO CA ET O void the warran
18. k Click the Output to Craft ROBO button confirm that the driver name reads Graphtec Craft ROBO and then click the OK button to start the Craft ROBO Controller Select Vinyl Sticker Ml Craft ROBO Contrviler raft ROBO Ve7 5 00 Step1 Media Type Select the cutting media type in Media Type Normally set Adjust Settings to OFF Select Vinyl Sticker in the Media Type box Click the Next button to proceed to the Blade cap adjustment step Install the blue cap displayed on the screen to the blade holder tip Specify the cutting conditions 3 Load me es sticker in your Craft ROBO and mount the blade blade holder Upper surface of blade holder Blade holder Holder protrusion Check that the blue blade adjustment cap has been attached to the blade holder and then mount the blade holder in the Craft ROBO Mount the blade holder while making sure that the protrusion on the holder faces the front and that it is aligned with the notch in the clamp bracket Firmly insert the blade holder in the clamp bracket and then turn the lock lever to the right CLOSE direction to tighten the clamp bracket Click the Next button The Design Orientation screen is displayed Click the Next button once again The Load Media screen is displayed Pinch rollers Standby switch Press the standby switch on the Craft ROBO and confirm that the LED lamp
19. r 0 2mm For thick paper such as a postcard 3 Make preparations for cutting 4 Perform Cutting 3 Perform Auto Registration Q Perform cutting 2 Finished Mark Reading i Craft ROBO Controller ac Craft ROBO Ver 5 00 Hide the operation quide E Craft ROBO LP Ready to cut a Click OK button to start cutting Animated Instructions O K b u tto n About Hep cabin Click the OK button to start cutting Do not touch the Craft ROBO during the cutting operation When cutting has been completed remove the sheet Turn the feed knob to remove it Media Type gt Blade adjustment cap gt Design Orientation gt Media Invading gt Registration Marks gt Star j Step6 Start cutting The pop up card is complete when you assemble it Click Cut button to start searching and read the registration marks If all registration marks are read correctly the cutting confirmation window is displayed If click OK then the Craft ROBO starts cutting Click Click the Cut button The registration marks are read automatically Do not touch the printed sheet during the reading operation as this will affect the accuracy If a Registration Mark Reading Failure error message is displayed please refer to the Craft ROBO User s Manual CD ROM O Let s try out the Craft ROBO O Let s try out the Craft ROBO To Cut a Vinyl Sticker How do use it ee ee What is a vinyl sticker
20. r is larger than the size of the media loaded to the Craft ROBO Make sure that the media size selected in ROBO Master is the same as the size of the media loaded to the Craft ROBO Symptom The media jams The error message Registration Mark Reading Failure is displayed The media thin paper is curled and lifted off the surface of the working table Solution Align the media with the top edge of the cutting mat The edges of the media will be held in place Note Please note that the cutting area will be reduced by approximately 5 mm Symptom Some parts of the media remain uncut not completely cut through Even if the cutting conditions are adjusted correctly and the appropriate blade adjustment cap is selected media may not be completely cut depending on the type of media thickness strength and fiber This is not a fault of the Craft ROBO For details on cutting condition adjustment please refer to Media cannot be cut cleanly above Problems related to using registration marks and other problems Symptom The cut positions are not aligned when registration marks are used A printout from a laser printer was used Solution Printouts from a laser printer may be distorted by heat before being output so that the cut position cannot be adjusted correctly using registration marks We recommend using printouts from inkjet printers The positions read by the registration mark sensors do
21. rame Text Settings a JOANNA Smith Character Set Westem ba Cancel ABCabe Enclose the characters with a frame by using Width 20 0 v mm J Hold aspect ratio one of these drawing tools E E Ta Height 20 0 vimm PF Xminor F Y mirror Angle 0 00 Use Mouse to Set ngle Space 0 E Italic I Bold is Undefline Adding a frame around the To draw a shape using the Rectangle characters makes it easier to weed C Rounded Rectangle E Circle Insert a check mark in J them after cutting and also makes it or Ellipse tool left click at i the Outline checkbox PS eNA AAN easier to transfer the characters the top left and then the bottom right Place using an application sheet of the location where you wish to John Smith the character string ah a To draw a square use the Rectangle Click the Text tool button to display the Text LJ or the Rounded Rectangle G Settings window Insert a check mark in the If you wish to cut the characters with with the Shift key held down Outline checkbox set the font and text size a frame around them you will need and then enter a name in the character string to create three rectangles The white entry box areas in the picture below represent Click the OK button to return to the Create the areas that have been weeded Drawing window and left click at the position unnecessary vinyl removed Adding where you wish the name to be placed an
22. s Input a character string here and then click the OK button Click the Text tool button f to display the Text Settings window Set the font and text size and then enter a name in the character string entry box Click the OK button to return to the Create Drawing window and left click at the position where you wish the name to be placed Click with the mouse at the position where you wish the name to be placed Image import button e an e Dow BLHSRMo YHKKXBAN a X Seset Import a photo or an image and then position it To import an image that you have already captured click the Image Import button and select the image file When you have returned to the Create Drawing window left click at the position where you wish the image to be placed You can affix any photo that you have to the pop up Or you can cut an original photo or illustration on the Craft ROBO and then affix it to the pop up Sample images are available in the CD ROM supplied with the Craft ROBO To change the color of the characters click the Line Type button and then click the I Line Width 01 Color R oO Pe BO Change button in the window displayed 2 Print the data you have created and load the sheet in the Craft ROBO Check the Cut line and Print data 2 Print the data you have created 3 Specify the cutting conditions E ROBO Master New Baby pop up greeting card for practice GSD
23. s both pinch rollers ROBO Turn the protrusion on the holder 90 degrees to the right so that it fits against the protrusion on the clamp bracket Firmly insert the blade holder in the clamp bracket and then turn the lock lever to the right CLOSE direction to tighten the clamp bracket Click the Next button The Design Orientation screen is displayed Click the Next button once again The Load Media screen is displayed Carrier sheet Pinch rollers Upper surface of blade holder Peel off the inside liner and the liner strips on both sides Press the Card without Craft Paper Backing onto the adhesive surface of the carrier sheet making sure that the edges of the card are parallel to the edges of the carrier sheet When pressing the card onto the adhesive surface be careful not to cause air bubbles or wrinkles in the card Guideline Holder protrusion Turn to this position Close the top cover Click the Next button to proceed to the Registration Marks step Click the Next button again to proceed to the Start cutting step Card without Craft Paper Backing Load the printed sheet following the printed hint line Feed this side ei Blade holder Blade adjustment cap Carrier sheet media Adhesive surface Protruding blade length i appre 9 fi rst Blue For thin film 0 1mm Yellow For thick film thin pape
24. then click the OK button to start printing lista ope tacts a cap Dips a Media landings Rea een en ent clad Step1 Media Type Select Card without Craft Paper Backing Select the cutting media type in Media Type Normally set Adjust Settings to OFF Select Card without Craft Paper Backing in the Media Type box Click the Next button to proceed to the Blade cap adjustment step Install the yellow cap displayed on the screen to the blade holder tip O Let s try out the Craft ROBO O Let s try out the Craft ROBO 5 Make preparations for cutting T Press the Card without Craft Paper 2 Load the printed sheet in your Craft ROBO and mount the blade blade holder Backing onto the carrier sheet Peel off both the inside liner and the liner strips on both sides from the carrier sheet so that the entire adhesive surface is visible Liner Turn the lock lever to the left OPEN direction to loosen the S clamp bracket S Check that the yellow blade adjustment cap has been attached to the blade holder and then mount the blade holder in the Craft Press the standby switch on the Craft ROBO and confirm that the LED lamp on the switch is lit blue Align the left edge of the sheet with the vertical guideline indented on the front guide While making sure that the sheet is straight turn Standby switch the feed knob until the top edge of the sheet touche
25. ty Precautions on Using Thin Media and Media without a Protective Liner When using thin media or media without a protective liner the media is cut right through and the cutting mat and blade may be damaged Always affix such media to the carrier sheet before cutting it Both the blade and blade holder have a certain life expectancy If the cutting results deteriorate over time please purchase a new blade a Sections cut off The dimensions of the cut off sections are for reference only Please try different dimensions yourself When You Have Problems The following explains the corrective actions that need to be taken when you have problems using Craft ROBO Check the status of the Craft ROBO before concluding that it may be faulty For symptoms not listed in this section please refer to the relevant section in the User s Manual on the CD ROM If the problem cannot be corrected by taking the actions described here please visit the Graphtec web site for further information on the Craft ROBO Craft ROBO does not work D Errors are displayed on the computer Symptom The LED lamp does not light up even when the Standby switch is pressed Symptom The error message Read Write error to USB or GTCUSB is displayed on the Solution computer The power cord is not firmly Insert the power cord correctly Solution inserted into the AC adapter Reference See the Craft ROBO User s Manual CD ROM The Craft R
26. under the folder you selected when you installed ROBO Master It is usually located in the following folder Program Files ROBO Master Samples Note The cut line for the pop up card has already been specified and so there is no need to make any settings or to change them E ROBO Master Untitled1 Eile Edit View Draw Insert Window Help Done Lakioo ROxeaee gt Select Output Settings button Select Craft ROBO Output Settings Printer SSB04 pI262 DocuPrint 280 on 192 168 5 7 v Properties Craft ROBO lt i Graphtec Craft ROBO on USBOO1 nd Click Output to Printer Output to Craft ROBO Click to remove the check mark Click the Output Settings button to display the Output Settings window Select the printer you use in the Printer box and make sure that Graphtec Craft ROBO has been specified in the Craft ROBO box Click Print Settings and uncheck the Print Cut Lines checkbox Click the OK button to return to the Create Drawing window Check this checkbox Landscape Text Settings Eont Arial Me Character Set Westem ne Cancel ABCabc 20 0 gt mm I Hold aspect ratio 20 0 v mm P Xmior D Y mirror 0 00 J Use Mouse to SetAngle Space oiz F Bold I Underline Outline i Enter a name and lt then click OK My name_4 John Smith was born on w ighed g My length was cm 3 Make the Print Settings Create a layout using text and image
27. wer cord from the electrical socket Use of the Craft ROBO in such status may result in electrical shock or a fire hazard due to current leakage e Contact your sales representative or nearest Graphtec vendor to request repair Unplug the power cord from the socket Do not attempt to lubricate the Craft ROBO s mechanisms e Such action may cause it to break down Prohibited Do not clean the Craft ROBO using a volatile solvent such as thinner or benzine e Such action may impair its performance 9 27 OZ g Prohibited K D During cutting or plotting provide enough space around the Craft ROBO so that the loaded sheet will not hit any objects in its vicinity e Such contact may cause cutting or plotting to go out of alignment Contact prohibited When using indoor lighting such as a fluorescent lamp or an electrical lamp provide a distance of at least one meter between the Craft ROBO and the light source e Closer proximity of such a light source may cause the sensors to malfunction When using the blade blade holder make sure that the correct blade adjustment cap for the selected Media Type is installed e An overly extended blade will damage the cutting mat and adversely affect the cutting quality oO Move the pen carriage slowly when moving it manually in order to load the sheet for cutting or for other reasons e Moving it quickly may damage the Craft ROBO
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