Craft ROBO User`s Manual
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1. I Search Registration Mark fr L der pe t it ee i E E andscape Fortra Distanse Beta cn i Help Fine tune Hegistration Marke idth 261 8 mn a Set Origin mm cms F fe mmn inch Registration mark reading Use Kerboard gt Blade adjustment cap gt Design Onentation gt Media loading gt Alignment gt Start cutting otepl Media Type Select the cutting media type in Media selection Mormally set Adjust settings to OFF lt lt Previous 3 5 1 Hide Show the operation guide When the Craft ROBO Controller is started up the operation guide is displayed under the parameters for the Craft ROBO The Hide Display the Operation Guide button turns the operation guide function on off To use the operation guide function for easy operation of the Craft ROBO press the guide buttons sequentially to verify and set the valid parameters 3 5 2 Digital manual Button The digital movie which the operation of Craft ROBO and Craft ROBO controller is described in is indicated 3 5 3 Help Button Displays quick help CHAPTER 3 CRAFT ROBO CONTROLLER 3 5 4 About Button Displays the version information of the Craft ROBO Controller currently in use 3 5 5 Cut Button Start cutting with the Craft ROBO When the automatic reading of registration marks is specified the registration marks are read first When the registration marks have been read successfully the Craft ROBO2. Craft ROBO Craft ROBO Controller The Craft ROBO Controller can be also started up from the shortcut that is placed on the desktop Al Notepad al Paint o AT ROBO Master en Eldar Craft ROBO Controller 3 5 CHAPTER 3 CRAFT ROBO CONTROLLER 2 Starting up from ROBO Master a Click Craft ROBO in the File menu of ROBO Master ROBO Master Untitled1 AN Edit View Draw Insert wind New Ctrl M Open CirlHO Load DXF Ctrl F Thumbnail view Ctrl B Close Save Ctrl 5 Save ds Document Settings Preferences Preview Print Ctrl F Craft ROBG Output Settings 1 For yoy 2 For vouz 3 For vous 4 For yout 5 For vous Exit b Click OK in the ensuing Output to Craft ROBO window to start up the Craft ROBO Controller When the Craft ROBO Controller is started up in this way the Cut button is displayed enabling output from the controller Output to Craft ROBO Craft ROBO Mame Graphtec Craft ROBO Fort USEO01 Copies Page Range Ce All rT Cm Ten Lancel 3 6 CHAPTER 3 CRAFT ROBO CONTROLLER c When started up from the Craft ROBO a controller similar to that shown below is displayed fit Craft ROBO Controller Craft ROBO Ver 00 Media Type Thick Media I Adjust Settings Add media I 10 Quality 10 Fine 4 Fast 1 Test Eut 30 Paper 2f Thin a JE Thick A M Track Enh
3. ccccsscccccsscccecennscsecensensecenscsecsnnacsecsnnaasecensausessuacessauacuesssuacacecensnsesessnsesens 3 If an edge of the media is caught in the main unit ses 4 GT 111110 2 1500 Of Media serseri ra one ae am de ee ne ee ee en 5 For a media size Of A4 JIS standard 5 For media 210 mm to 260 mm in width sien 5 Freire 6 Method for setting media on the backing sheet 7 Method for setting media smaller than 190 mm in width 7 Method for setting media 191 mm to 210 mm in width equivalent to JIS A4 size 8 Cutting range of the backing sheet 9 2 4 Adjusting and Setting the Cutter Pen nnarrrnnunnennnnnnennnnnnnnnnnannennnnvennnnerennnnnnnennnnnnennnnerennnnnr 10 STUCUE OF NE CUUOT DEN een en tonne telnet sl s 10 Blade edge adjustment caps and media selection 11 Method for changing blade edge adjustment caps 11 Method for setting the cutter pen 12 Bali point pen setting CONGIIONS u uunuun aa idn i nia ieii EA ANET EAEE E EEEN 13 Method for setting a ball point pen 14 CHAPTER 3 CRAFT ROBO CONTROLLER uvnunnnrnnnnnnnnnrnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnrnnnnnnnnnnnsen 1 3 1 The Craft ROBO COMORES 1 32 Opera ERVIN ONION ee nn inean A EEEE EErEE PEE EEA EEE ers 1 3 3 Installing the Craft ROBO Controller rrrnnnnnrnnnnnennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnennnnnnnnnnnnnennnnevennnnnnnennnnenennnnner 2 Starting up the Start window 2 Installing The COU OU CR u nee 3 3 4 Using the Craft ROBO Controller
4. Cutting mat ge of the media is caught in the main unit If an edge of the media is caught in the main unit align it with the guideline indented located at the rear of the unit In that case however the possible cutting range in the feed direction will be 5 mm shorter Align the edge of the media with the guideline indented at the rear of the unit Q 2 4 CHAPTER 2 CONNECTION AND PREPARATION Cutting range of media The possible cutting range of the media is shown in the diagram below Always make sure the media is set within the possible cutting range In addition make sure the media is set in such a way that its edges are parallel with the cutting guidelines If an edge of the media is caught in the main unit align it with the guideline indented located at the rear of the unit In that case however the cutting range in the feed direction will be 5 mm shorter For the cutting range available when the backing sheet is used refer to the description in the following section of this manual For a media size of A4 JIS standard With the standard specification the possible cutting range is 190 mm in width With the extended specification the possible cutting range is 200 mm in width This applies to cases in which the media is set correctly along the Confirm VA guideline 10 mm N 10 mm 5mm N 5 mm 5 mm 5 mm Possible cutting range
5. protruding blade length as shown below When changing the blade edge adjustment caps be careful to ensure that the length of the blade protruding from the cap will not be greater than the combined thickness of the media and the backing sheet If the exact thickness of the media is unknown try changing the blade edge adjustment caps so as to gradually increase the length of the blade protruding from the cap and cut the media each time until the length of the blade protruding from the cap is adjusted such that a slight mark is left on the backing sheet Backing sheet CHAPTER 2 CONNECTION AND PREPARATION Method for setting the cutter pen Insert the cutter pen that has had its protruding blade length adjusted into the main unit AN Caution When handling the cutter blade exercise care to prevent injuring your hand When using the backing sheet always be sure to use the backing Confirm VA sheet ring included with the Craft ROBO Hold the plunger holder tightly while attaching or removing the cutter pen 1 Turn the lock lever in the OPEN direction to set the cutter pen in place fig lig 2 y LI Firmly insert the cutter pen in place until lever this face contacts the plunger holder Lock When using the backing sheet always be sure to use the backing sheet ring included with the Craft ROBO Attach the backing sheet ring to the cutter pen before setting the cutter
6. controller menu has been used Fine tune cannot be used In such a case temporarily turn off the standby switch of the Craft ROBO and then turn it on again Fine tune Registration Mark Sensor Position Correction 1 step 0 05 mm 0 00197 inch Tell E g Registration Mark Reading Test Distance Correction Pen Position Media Feed F Direction LE Use Keyboard Help 3 5 12A Registration Mark Sensor Position Correction This function is for adjusting the cut position when the printed image and the cut position are misaligned Here the registration marks that have been detected by the registration mark sensor can be adjusted to their correct positions It is normally not necessary to perform correction Confirm 4 dd Follow the procedure described below to perform Registration Mark Sensor Position Correction To perform a Registration Mark Reading Test select A4 size matt white Confirm VA paper and set the cutter in the Craft ROBO 1 Set the cutter in the Craft ROBO 2 For the Registration Mark Reading Test use paper with a cross drawn on it Follow the procedure described below to prepare a piece of paper with a cross drawn on it lt If ROBO Master is installed in your computer gt Print Test paper for the Registration Mark Reading available with ROBO Master lt If ROBO Master is not installed in your computer gt Create the media to be used for the Registration Mark Reading
7. installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help CONTENTS PREFAGE ee Oe ener E AA ne oer eee nee eee E ence re aeons I WR I Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement I CONTENT A EE ete EE A Il CHAPTER 1 PRIOR TO USE 222252202 san satancoscatenencstabeccscbatueeoo elec nee esse uestasesc es 1 1 1 Checking the Included ComponentS narrrrannanennnnannnnnnunnennnnnennnnnnnnnnnnnnennnnnrennnnennnnnnnnennnnnnennn 1 12 Name and Function of Each PAFT 225 nn nende 2 VITEN 2 CHAPTER 2 CONNECTION AND PREPARATION auraunnunnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnvnnnnnnnnnnnnnnner 1 21 Connecting toa toner sciis a na EAE KEEA 1 2 2 Connecting the Power Supply and Powering On arrrnanannnnnnnnnennnnnnnnnnnnnennnnavnnnnnnnnennnnenennnnnr 1 2 3 Setting Media in Place nannte 2 Method for setting media in place 2 When the media is 210 mm to 260 mm in width 3 When the media is 1000 mm in length
8. of the media are aligned with the backing sheet Confirm 7 When pressing the media be careful not to cause air bubbles or ontirm A wrinkles in the media Adhesive surface Backing sheet 2 8 CHAPTER 2 CONNECTION AND PREPARATION Cutting range of the backing sheet The possible cutting range of the backing sheet is shown in the diagram below When setting media smaller than A4 size always be sure the media is within the possible cutting range In addition make sure the media is set parallel to both edges of the backing sheet Do not use media smaller than postcards Confirm A i 10 mm N 10 mm Possible cutting Backing sheet range 20 mm 2 9 CHAPTER 2 CONNECTION AND PREPARATION 2 4 Adjusting and Setting the Cutter Pen To obtain better cutting results select the blade edge adjustment cap of the cutter pen according to the type of media to be cut N Caution When handling the cutter blade exercise care to prevent injuring your hand Structure of the cutter pen To use the main unit to cut media insert the cutter blade into the cutter pen plunger The length of the blade protruding from the cap can be adjusted by selecting one of the available blade edge adjustment caps Set the blade edge adjustment cap best suited for the media in use Plunger Blade edge adjustment cap Cutter blade The blade tip o
9. quit Setup and then close any programs you have running Click Next to continue with the Setup program WARNING This program is protected by copyright law and international treaties Unauthorized reproduction or distribution of this program or any portion of it may result in severe civil and criminal penalties and Will be prosecuted to the maximum extent possible under law Cancel Click Next to proceed 2 Next a Choose Destination Location screen will be displayed Choose Destination Location Setup will install Craft ROBO Controller in the following folder To install to this folder click Next To install to different folder click Browse and select another folder Tou can choose not to install Craft ROBO Controller by clicking Cancel to exit Setup Destination Folder C Program Files Craft ROBO Controller Browse Cancel Select the folder in which the Controller is to be installed Unless the folder shown by default does not have sufficient free space it is not normally necessary to change it If you do not want to change the default folder click Next to proceed CHAPTER 3 CRAFT ROBO CONTROLLER 3 Next a Select Program Folder screen will be displayed Select Program Folder Setup will add program icone to the Program Folder listed below ou may type a new folder name or select one from the existing Folders list Click Nest to continue Program Folders Ga
10. rnnnrrnnnannnnnnnnnennnnnnnnnnnunnennnnnennnnnnnennnnnrernnnerennnnnnnnnnnnnennnnnner 5 Starting up the Craft ROBO Controller 5 Frequently used operation procedures ccccscccsecccseecseeecsueeesueecsuecssuesseeessueesanesseesseeesaeesseesens 8 3 5 Setting Various Parameters nan anna eases neti 11 30 MESSAGES Lunner an bee A man da ee En nada perl eee 24 PPM en sen SS ne ee eee DT ee ee eee eee 1 Appendix A Standard Specifications cccssccccssccccsseccsssenensnsccssnensnsseassecanssecausnecausssansesanssanensenans 1 NDEX o E E EE E E E E E E 1 CHAPTER 1 PRIOR TO USE CHAPTER 1 PRIOR TO USE 1 1 Checking the Included Components Referring to the component list below check to confirm that all components are included with your product If any item is missing please contact your sales representative or Graphtec office AC adapter power cord x 1 Cutter plunger cccccseeecceeeseeseseeesseaeees x 1 Blade edge adjustment Cap x 1 Ball point pen plunger x 1 Software CD nnsennsennnennnenrnenrnennnrnrnerrnenne x1 USB cable sss ee x1 TAL en x 1 Quick Application Guide x 1 Quick Start Instructions x 1 1 1 CHAPTER 1 PRIOR TO USE 1 2 Name and Function of Each Part Main unit CC100 Pen carriage LED lamp Push roller Plunger ho
11. CC100 Craft ROBO User s Manual MANUAL NO CC100 UM 152 Aa GRAPHTEC PREFACE PREFACE Thank you for purchasing the Craft ROBO CC100 Developed based on cutting plotter technology developed by Graphtec over many years CC 100 provides outstanding flexibility in operation It can be used to cut thick media and marking films as well as to plot Please be sure to read this manual thoroughly prior to use and make proper use of the equipment Warning Only computers or peripherals computer input output devices terminals printers etc certified as complying with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules may be attached to this product when this product is operated in a residential environment Operation with on certified peripherals is likely to result in interference to radio and TV Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
12. G e EEE HNEUEESEEEREASAR 3 21 L LED AM Pr eee 1 2 LOCK GT EE EE 2 12 2 14 M De tex 3 13 Media cutting range of 2 5 Media setting 2 2 Media selection u een 3 12 Media Orientation 3 16 Media 16 1 nennen 1 2 P PA 3 13 Pen KO 2 EE 1 2 Pen Position 3 15 3 24 3 26 Plunger OI ana he 1 2 2 14 Power supply connecting and powering on the 2 1 Protective UDE ans 2 10 Protruding blade length 2 11 Pleie 1 2 2 2 Q OT AEAEE E E 3 13 R Registration Marks Distance between 3 19 Registration Marks Sensor Position Correction 3 23 S Sr OMNI seen ie 3 155 SEDAN OOM een een rear 2 7 Standard Specification 0022200222002ennenenneenenn A 1 Standby switch 1 2 2 2 T Ter 3 14 Index 1 Index U METER 2 14 USB interface connector rrwrarvrrvnrnrrvrnernevnnvnnnnnevnevnne 1 2 Use Keyboard arrnnrrnnnnnvanennnnnnannnanrnnnnnn 3 15 3 24 3 26 W WV OF RING gt EE 1 2 Index 2 The information contained herein is subject to change without notice CC100 User s Manual Issued August 10 2004 CC100 UM 152 1st edition 000 Issued by Graphtec Corporation 503 10 Shinano cho Totsuka ku Yokohama
13. Media Possible cutting range 20 mm 20 mm Standard Extended For media 210 mm to 260 mm in width Although media larger than 210 mm in width can be set the possible cutting range is 190 mm for the standard specification or 200 mm for the extended specification as in the case of A4 size With the standard specification the possible cutting range is 190 mm in width With the extended specification the possible cutting range is 200 mm in width This applies to cases in which the media is set correctly Confirm A 2 5 CHAPTER 2 CONNECTION AND PREPARATION For media 1000 mm in length With the standard specification the possible cutting range is 190 mm in width With the extended specification the possible cutting range is 200 mm in width This applies to cases in which the media is set correctly Confirm 74 er x 10 mm AN 10 mm 5 mm Zn 5mm Possible cutting range 20 mm 20 mm Standard Extended 2 6 CHAPTER 2 CONNECTION AND PREPARATION Method for setting media on the backing sheet The backing sheet allows media smaller than A4 size to be set and cut out Confirm N For cutting out the media always be sure to use the backing sheet A e The backing sheet is removable so can be used repeatedly When its adhesive power becomes weak however replace it with a new backing sheet e The backing sheet is a consumable Replace it after the cutting of every approximately 10 sheets Using
14. Set Origin Set Origin Use this button to specify the position at which to cut After moving the pen ball point pen or cutter using the Pen Position i button click the Set Origin button at the position to be specified as the origin This button cannot be used for aligning the position with the registration marks Alignment it is not necessary When plotting is performed with the media in the landscape orientation in an application if the origin is not designated it is set at a position near the red circle in the diagram below If the media is in the portrait orientation and the origin is not designated it is set at a position near the blue circle in the diagram below Landscape orientation Confirm Move the origin while considering of the size of the design to be cut If the position of the origin is not set correctly part of the cut data may be plotted off the media as shown below 3 15 CHAPTER 3 CRAFT ROBO CONTROLLER Plotting range Media set in place Confirm The Set Origin function cannot be used when the check box Alignment is selected 3 5 10 Design Orientation Select Landscape for a design where the media is Das Zlienleilan used horizontally and Portrait where the media is used vertically fe Landscape Portrait The direction is automatically set when output is performed from the ROBO Master When Landscape or Portrait is selected the width or height of the i
15. Test in accordance with the requirements described below Media Prepare A4 size matt white paper Media orientation Can be either portrait or landscape CHAPTER 3 CRAFT ROBO CONTROLLER Drawing a cross Draw a cross with black lines 0 5 mm to 1 mm in line thickness and at least 4 cm in length The two lines must intersect each other at right angles within the print area of the media At this time make sure the vertical and horizontal lines are as parallel to the edges of the media as possible Print area As parallel as possible m memem J 4 cm or more possible m 4cmor more From the Media Type screen of the Craft ROBO Controller select the setup item corresponding to the media used in the Registration Mark Reading Test When you have finished setting the Test paper for the Registration Mark Reading of ROBO Master or the media you have created for the Registration Mark Reading Test into the Craft ROBO open the Fine tune window and move the cutter to the green square part of the diagram Registration Mark Sensor Position Correction 1 step 0 05 mm 0 00197 inch oO U E g Registration Mark Reading Test Click Use Keyboard in the Pen Position section of the controller menu and use the arrow keys on the keyboard to move the cutter 3 21 CHAPTER 3 CRAFT ROBO CONTROLLER 5 Clic
16. Tighten the urea screw to fix Turn the lock lever in the OPEN direction and set the ball point pen plunger in place Always make sure the ball point pen plunger is aligned with the notched part of the plunger holder when it is set in place Ball point pen Align with the I notch Urea screw 2 Upon completion of setting the ball point pen plunger turn the lock lever in the CLOSE direction to fix it in place CHAPTER 3 CRAFT ROBO CONTROLLER CHAPTER 3 CRAFT ROBO CONTROLLER 3 1 The Craft ROBO Controller Only the standby switch button is attached to the Craft ROBO This software is for control of the Craft ROBO Media selection and other settings as well as test cut and other operations are all controlled from this controller The term media as used in the body text of this manual refers to paper Confirm VA film and other materials to be cut or printed on 3 2 Operating Environment The following lists the minimum system requirements for the software to run OS Windows 98 Second Edition Windows Me Windows 2000 or Windows XP CPU Pentium III 600 MHz or better Memory 128 MB minimum 256 MB recommended Monitor Must be capable of 1024 x 768 High Color display True Color recommended Mouse CD ROM drive Note Please note that some of the images for the software used in this manual were prepared during the development stage Therefore the details displayed may differ from t
17. a backing sheet for more than 10 sheets may cause misaligned cutting or other problems Always be sure to replace the backing sheet with a new one when 10 sheets have been cut e Manually pulling out the backing sheet may result in shortening of the useful life causing misaligned cutting Always be sure to turn the feed knob to remove the media The media discharge function facilitates delivery of media Method for setting media smaller than 190 mm in width Do not use media smaller than postcards Confirm A p 1 Peel off only the inside separator of the backing sheet so that the adhesive surface is visible When using the backing sheet do not peel off the separators on both sides Separator Peel off only the inside separator 2 Press the media onto the adhesive surface of the backing sheet When pressing the media be careful not to cause air bubbles or Confirm VA wrinkles in the media Adhesive surface Backing sheet CHAPTER 2 CONNECTION AND PREPARATION Method for setting media 191 mm to 210 mm in width equivalent to JIS A4 size e Do not use media larger than 210 mm in width Confirm 74 j 1 Peel off the separators inside and on both sides of the backing sheet so that the adhesive surface is visible Separator Peel off the separators inside and on both sides of the backing sheet 2 Press the media onto the adhesive surface of the backing sheet making sure that the edges
18. ancing Blade adjustment cap Mount the Yellow cap on the blade holder er Digital manual Design Orientation 7 Alignment Pen Position About I Search Registration Mark fr Lands f Portrait 3 i maiia ahdscape ortral nitanne ets 4 Help Fine tune Registration Marks width 261 8 mm e gt Set Origin a mmm inch Registration mark reading Use Keyboard gt Blade adjustment cap gt Design Onentation gt Media loading gt Alignment gt Start cutting otepl Media Type Select the cutting media type in Media selection Normally set Adjust settings to OFF lt lt Previous The Cut and Abort buttons are displayed only when the Confirm VA controller was started up from the Craft ROBO The controller can also be started up by clicking the Craft ROBO icon at the lower right corner of the ROBO Master main screen u er CraftiROBO IE cele tao When the controller is started up from here output from the Confirm VA controllerf is not possible CHAPTER 3 CRAFT ROBO CONTROLLER Frequently used operation procedures 3 8 3 4 1 Cutting Media into Your Own Designs To cut the media on the Craft ROBO first create the design data then set the cutline and cut the media To create the design data and set the cut data use the software ready for the Craft ROBO such as ROBO Master When these steps are completed cut the media as fol
19. ation Mark is on See 3 5 11 A Search Registration Mark 9 Press Perform Cutting The registration mark is searched for and read When it is properly read continue the cutting The procedure is complete if cutting is started See 3 5 5 Cut Button If the system is unable to retrieve the registration marks To read the registration marks perform the following two steps 1 Search for the first registration mark which serves as the standard and set it as the origin The first registration mark is placed at the bottom left during the design stage It is shown in green in the figure on the Craft ROBO Controller 2 Check the positions of the second and third registration marks using the first registration mark as the reference The registration marks can generally be designated manually even if step 1 fails 10 Turn off Registration Mark Auto Read and move the pen to the first registration mark using the Pen Position function The first registration mark is placed at the bottom left during the design stage and is shown in green in the figure on the Craft ROBO Controller See 3 5 11 C Registration Mark Reading 11 Press the Registration Mark Reading button Reading of the registration marks then starts See 3 5 11 C Registration Mark Reading 12 When a registration mark is found press Perform Cutting Cutting starts If no registration mark is found reset the media and return to Step 10 3 4 3 Test Pr
20. e Craft ROBO Controller from the Windows start menu See 3 4 Starting up the Craft ROBO Controller 1 In Media Type select the media which seems to be the closest to the one to be used See 3 5 7 Media Type Use the Pen Position function to move the pen to the position on the media where test cut is performed See 3 5 8 Pen Position Select the check box Adjust Settings Conduct test cutting repeatedly while changing Quality Paper Film and Blade edge adjustment caps and other settings to identify the optimum conditions See 3 5 7 A Blade adjustment cap 3 5 7 B Adjusting Settings and 3 5 7 D Test Cut Press the Add Media button place the media and the color of the blade edge adjustment cap and press OK The next and subsequent operations create the settings on the list for Add Media See 3 5 7 E The Add Media button CHAPTER 3 CRAFT ROBO CONTROLLER 3 5 Setting Various Parameters The functions of the Controller are explained according to each parameter When the Craft ROBO Controller is started up the following screen appears i Craft ROBO Controller Craft ROBO Ver 2 00 Media Type Thick Media I Adjust Settings Add media 1 10 Gait 10 tre 4 Fast Test Cut 1 at Paper 27 Thin gt Thick M Track Enhancing Blade adjustment cap Mount the Yellow cap on the blade holder ae Digital manual Design Orientation FF Alignment Pen Position About
21. e when the results of test cutting indicate that the media is cut with a slight trace of cutting on the board If cutting is not properly done such as when the board is cut or the media is not cut perfectly adjust the degree to which the cutter blade protrudes Alternatively change the parameters in Media Type or change the settings in Adjust Conditions The quality of the cutting results varies depending on the media to be cut and other conditions To cut media with which you are not experienced always be sure to perform test cutting 3 5 E Add media Button Media Type Thick Media Media h v Adjust Settings one Quality 10 Le Fast Test Cut Paper 27 TE mi r Thick A w Track Enhancing The Add media window is displayed When media is added new settings are added to the list for Add media Add media g of media New Media 1 Quality Fine 1 Paper Thin Yellow CHAPTER 3 CRAFT ROBO CONTROLLER 3 5 8 Pen Position Moves the position of the pen ball point pen or the cutter of the Craft ROBO Pen Position When the left hand or right hand button is pressed the pen ball point pen or the cutter is moved to the left or right When the up or down button is Al pressed the media is moved Clicking the Use Keyboard button allows the lt 4 arrow keys on the keyboard to be used in the same way as the Pen Position button Use Kevboard 3 5 9
22. er The USB cable has different plug shapes on the computer side and the main unit side Always check which plug connects to which side Confirm 7 Do not connect two or more units of the Craft ROBO to one computer Do ontirm VA not connect the Craft ROBO and a Graphtec plotter to a computer at the same time Otherwise the Craft ROBO may not operate properly 2 2 Connecting the Power Supply and Powering On Connect the AC adapter jack of the main unit to the AC outlet of the rated voltage using the AC adapter included with the Craft ROBO and turn on the power Always be sure to connect to the AC adapter jack before connecting to the Confirm VA AC outlet 1 Connect the power cable included with the AC adapter to the AC adapter 2 Plug the AC adapter cable into the AC adapter jack of the main unit 3 Plug the other end of the power cable into the AC outlet 2 1 CHAPTER 2 CONNECTION AND PREPARATION 2 3 Setting Media in Place Method for setting media in place 1 Check to confirm that the LED lamp of the Craft ROBO is lit If it is not press the standby switch TI LED lamp Standby switch 2 Set the media in the main unit To set the media so that it is straight align it with the guideline indented on the front guide and place the front edge of media against the push rollers Place the front edge of the media against the push rollers To set the media s
23. f the cutter pen comes attached with a protective tube Before using the cutter pen lightly pull the tip of the protective tube by hand to remove it When the cutter pen has been removed from the main unit always attach the protective tube to it Cutter pen U u Protective tube 2 10 CHAPTER 2 CONNECTION AND PREPARATION Blade edge adjustment caps and media selection Select and set the blade edge adjustment cap best suited to the media in use Be particularly careful that if the length of the blade protruding from the cap is excessive for the thickness of the media the cutting mat may be damaged AN Caution When handling the cutter blade exercise care to prevent injuring your hand Selection guide for blade edge adjustment caps Protruding blade length Thin film Thick film thin media Red 0 3mm Thick meda Method for changing blade edge adjustment caps Be particularly careful that if the length of the blade protruding from the cap is excessive for the thickness of the media the cutting mat may be damaged A Caution When handling the cutter blade exercise care to prevent injuring your hand ill Blade edge Plunger adjustment cap Remove the blade edge adjustment cap and replace it Elm TA C a Ea M Gs Tighten Plunger Blade edge adjustment cap The approximate guide for the length of the blade protruding from the cap is t and t lt where t the thickness of the media and
24. he actual ones The functions and the placement of the settings are the same as the actual ones CHAPTER 3 CRAFT ROBO CONTROLLER 3 3 Installing the Craft ROBO Controller Do not connect the Craft ROBO to your computer yet Confirm A 2 nn Starting up the Start window Insert the CD included with the Craft ROBO into your computer the Start window shown below will appear If this window does not appear open My Computer and double click on CD Drive If the Start window still does not appear execute MultiSetup exe on the CD ROM Setup Illustrator Plug in LE Craft ROBO Premium Contents x TE Install Acrobat Reader ME GE me gt bk Be Install Flash Player When the Start window is started up click on Setup Craft ROBO First the installer of ROBO Master the software used for printing and cutting images is started up When the installer of ROBO Master is terminated or cancelled the installer of the Craft ROBO Controller will be started up 3 2 CHAPTER 3 CRAFT ROBO CONTROLLER Installing the Controller Installation procedure 1 When the installer starts up the screen shown below is displayed first Welcome Welcome to the Craft ROBO Controller Setup program This program will install Craft ROBO Controller on your computer It ie strongly recommended that you exit all Windows programs before running this Setup program Click Cancel to
25. he cutline print cut Using the Craft ROBO software perform the following steps Set the registration marks create the design data set the cutline print cut When the steps above are completed printed matter including both the registration marks and the design will have been prepared Cut the printed matter as follows 1 Press the Craft ROBO s standby switch to turn the LED lamp on 2 Start up the Craft ROBO Controller from the Craft ROBO software such as ROBO Master See 3 4 Starting up the Craft ROBO Controller 2 3 Select the media in Media Type See 3 5 7 Media Type 4 Replace the cap of the cutting blade with the one of the specified color according to the indication on the blade edge adjustment cap See 3 5 7 A Blade Adjustment Cap 5 If cutting is not performed properly adjust the cutting conditions Select the check box Adjust Settings Conduct test cutting while changing the settings such as Quality Paper Film and Blade edge adjustment caps to find the optimal conditions See 3 5 7 A Blade adjustment cap 3 5 7 B Adjust Settings and 3 5 7 D Test Cut 6 Set the media direction by referring to the image on the plotter If the software is started up with ROBO Master the media direction is set automatically See 3 5 10 Design Orientation CHAPTER 3 CRAFT ROBO CONTROLLER 7 Place the media in the Craft ROBO 8 Check to confirm that Search Registr
26. he media and turn the standby switch on again The Craft ROBO Controller is already active Please shut the controller down and perform the operation once again This message is displayed when you duplicate starting up the Craft ROBO Controller Exit the currently operating Craft ROBO Controller and restart it to continue operation 3 24 Appendix Appendix Drive method Stepping motor Cutting range Maximum 200 mm x 1000 mm when extended However limited to film media 0 1 mm or less in thickness backing sheet included thickness of 0 3 mm or less Usable sheet width A4 size supported Loadable sheet width maximum 260 mm minimum 210 mm However this limitation does not apply if the backing sheet is used Types of pens Dedicated cutter plunger General purpose ball point pen only when the ball point pen plunger is used Media types that can be cut Film except for highly luminous reflection sheets Media 0 1 mm or less in thickness backing sheet included thickness of 0 3 mm or less Kent paper 157 g m Drawing paper postcard Not all types of media can be cut Rated power supply Dedicated adapter 24 V DC 1 875 A 25 W 10 W or less during standby Working environment 5 C to 40 C 35 to 80 R H No condensation allowed however Guaranteed operating 16 C to 32 C 35 to 70 R H No condensation allowed environment however External dimensions W x D x Approx 368 x 160 x 105 not including protrusi
27. inting To reduce the waste of media it is recommended that you do a test print when using th cutting data for the first time or when changing the cutting data Performing a test print enables you to confirm that the created cutting data is properly output with full lines drawn with a pen a ball point pen 1 Press the standby switch of the Craft ROBO to turn the LED lamp on 2 Start up the Craft ROBO Controller using the Craft ROBO software such as ROBO Master See 3 4 Starting up the Craft ROBO Controller 2 3 Select Pen for Media Type See 3 5 7 Media Type 4 Place a commercially available ball point pen in the attached ball point pen holder and place it in the Craft ROBO 5 Set the media direction by referring to the image on the plotter If the software is started up with ROBO Master the media direction is set automatically See 3 5 10 Design Orientation 6 Place the media in the Craft ROBO 7 If necessary by changing the origin by using Pen Position and Set Origin See 3 5 8 Pen Position and 3 5 9 Set Origin 8 Press Perform Cutting The test print starts See 3 5 5 Cut Button 3 4 4 Performing a test cut and creating media settings It is necessary to find appropriate cutting conditions by performing test cut to create the media settings 3 9 CHAPTER 3 CRAFT ROBO CONTROLLER 3 10 Press the standby switch of the Craft ROBO to turn the LED lamp on Start up th
28. k Registration Mark Reading Test After reading the printed cross the cutter will draw a cross Intersection point of the cross on the Test paper for the Registration Mark Reading or the media created for the Registration Mark Reading Test Intersection point of the cross drawn by the Craft ROBO If the position of the intersection point recognized by the Craft ROBO is not aligned with that of the printed cross correct it as specified below Use the vertical y or horizontal x scroll bar to set a correction value The correction value must be in the range of 40 to 40 One step represents 0 05 mm 0 00197 inch For example if 20 is specified as the correction value the line drawn by the pen ball point pen moves 1 mm If the position of the intersection point recognized by the Craft ROBO is not aligned with that of the printed cross set a correction value in accordance with the figures shown below The red circle in the diagram denotes the position of the intersection point recognized by the Craft ROBO Craft Robo Craft Robo Vertical y near If the cross is located at this position move it toward the positive side in both the horizontal x and vertical y directions If the cross is located at this position move it toward the negative side in the horizontal x direction and toward the positive side in the vertical y direction Horizontal x Horizontal x Craft Robo Craft Rob
29. lder Standby switch zZ aoa de AC adapter jack I je Ac 4 USB interface connector I 7 V r pe Cutting mat Guideline Media roller Pen carriage Drives the cutter pen to the left or right Ball point pen plunger Used to plot using a ball point pen Plunger holder Holds the cutter pen and drives it in the vertical direction Standby switch Used to start or stop the main unit Feed knob Drives media back and forth USB interface connector Used to connect the USB cable AC adapter jack Used to connect the cable for the AC adapter Cutting mat Cutting or plotting work is performed on it Push roller Pushes down on the media to hold it in place Media roller Carries media Working table Work is performed on it Guideline Used as a guide when media is set in place LED lamp Lights up when the unit is ready to operate and flashes when data is received 1 2 CHAPTER 2 CONNECTION AND PREPARATION CHAPTER 2 CONNECTION AND PREPARATION 2 1 Connecting to a Computer Connect the main unit to a computer via the USB interface connector Use a USB cable for connection Use a USB cable to connect the main unit to a comput
30. llustration also changes Landscape Portrait 3 16 CHAPTER 3 CRAFT ROBO CONTROLLER 3 9 11 Alignment This setting is selected when cutting is performed by overlapping with a signent gt Master printed with a printer ht er When it is called up from the ROBO Master if registration marks are set for a document in the ROBO Master this parameter is automatically turned on and cannot changed This setting is used for cutting printed matter that has registration marks already printed ae When the check box Alignment is selected the reading of registration a u marks is enabled Registration mark reading 3 5 11 A Search Registration Mark Craft ROBO Version 2 has a function for automatically reading registration marks Keep this function on during normal use When the function for reading the registration marks is on the registration marks are automatically searched for and read at the time of cutting When the registration marks are read normally cutting is performed The function for automatically reading the registration marks automatically searches for the registration marks within a fixed range from the position of the pen at the completion of media setting to the center of the media The registration marks may not be searched for correctly if the registration marks are not located in a place that is generally used In this case turn off the function for automatically reading the registratio
31. lows 1 Press the standby switch of the Craft ROBO to turn the LED lamp on 2 Start up the Craft ROBO Controller from the Craft ROBO software such as ROBO Master See 3 4 Starting up the Craft ROBO Controller 2 3 Select the media in Media Type See 3 5 7 Media Type 4 Replace the cap of the cutting blade with the one of the specified color according to the indication on the blade edge adjustment cap See 3 5 7 A Blade Adjustment Cap 5 If cutting is not performed properly adjust the cutting conditions Select the check box Adjust Settings Conduct test cutting while changing the settings such as Quality Paper Film and Blade edge adjustment caps to find the optimal conditions See 3 5 7 A Blade adjustment cap 3 5 7 B Adjust Settings and 3 5 7 D Test Cut 6 Set the media direction by referring to the image on the plotter If the software is started up with ROBO Master the media direction is set automatically See 3 5 10 Design Orientation 7 Place the media in the Craft ROBO 8 If necessary use Pen Position and Set Origin to change the point of origin See 3 5 8 Pen Position and 3 5 9 Set Origin 9 Press Perform Cutting to start cutting See 3 5 5 Cut Button 3 4 2 Printing with a Printer and Cutting According to the Image Printed To cut printed media with the Craft ROBO follow the procedure below Set the registration marks create the design data set t
32. mes Startup Virtual PC Additions lt Back Cancel Select the program folder in which the program icon is to be placed To place the program icon in a new folder enter a new folder name in Program Folders To add the program icon to an existing folder select one from the list of Existing Folders A new folder named Craft ROBO Controller is prepared by default if this is unnecessary to change click Next File copying starts 4 When the system has finished copying files a Setup Complete screen is displayed indicating that installation is complete Setup Complete Setup has finished installing Craft ROBO Controller om your computer Click Finish to complete Setup Click Finish to complete the installation If necessary install the Craft ROBO driver Follow the help displayed on the screen 3 4 CHAPTER 3 CRAFT ROBO CONTROLLER 3 4 Using the Craft ROBO Controller Starting up the Craft ROBO Controller Check to confirm that the LED lamp of the Craft ROBO is lit If it is not press the standby switch Check to confirm that the Craft ROBO and your computer are connected by a USB cable Standby switch The Craft ROBO Controller can be started up in either of the following two ways 1 Starting up from the Windows Start menu or the shortcut The Craft ROBO Controller can be started up from the Windows Start menu To start it up select Start All Programs
33. n marks and read the registration marks See 3 5 11 C Registration Mark Reading for the reading of registration marks Registration marks Registration marks are marks that align the position and are used to align the cutting position with a position in the image printed with a printer To cut the media according to printed material print the registration marks around the image to be printed in advance The Craft ROBO will cut the media according to the position of the printing by reading the registration marks using a registration mark sensor The registration marks are shaped like the corner of rectangle and are located at three locations surrounding the image to be printed CHAPTER 3 CRAFT ROBO CONTROLLER Distance between points 1 3 4 gt Distance between points 1 2 When registration marks are used avoid placing them on or in the Confirm VA vicinity of the printed image as much as possible When registration marks are used it is also recommended that an ink jet printer be used If a laser printer is used for output the printed matter may be distorted by heat resulting in a misaligned cutting 3 5 11 B Distance between Registration Marks They are displayed when Search Registration Marks is turned off The distance between the registration marks is the distance from one corner of a registration mark to the corner of the other registration mark In most cases this is automatically set from ROBO Maste
34. nd Add media are displayed They are not displayed when the boxes are not checked Quality Adjust the cutting speed Selecting Fast increases the cutting speed and selecting Fine reduces the speed The slower the cutting speed the higher the cutting quality The quality can be adjusted in 10 steps 1 10 Quality 10 Fine Fast 1 30 Paper 7 Thin 4 Thick Media two types paper and film displayed Specify the thickness of the media to be cut 3 5 7 C Track Enhancing Media Type Thick Media 1 Quality 10 Fine 4 1 Paper 27 Thin 4 FM w Track Enhancing Track enhancing refers to the action of moving the media back and forth several times before cutting is started to stabilize the quality of the cutting It is performed automatically when the cutting pressure exceeds a fixed value Keep this function on during normal use This function may be turned off to reduce the cutting time provided you have verified that cutting is performed normally 3 13 CHAPTER 3 CRAFT ROBO CONTROLLER 3 14 3 5 7 D Test Cut Media Type Thick Media i IV Adjust Settings Add media 1 10 Quality 10 Fine Al I Fast est Cut 30 Paper 27 Thin 4 _ Thick A w Track Enhancing Use the Pen Position button to move the cutter to the position at which test cutting is to be performed and click Test Cut A 1 cm x 1 cm test pattern will be cut The cutting conditions are appropriat
35. o Vertical y vertica y Vertical y If the cross is located at this position move it toward the positive side in the horizontal x direction and toward the negative side in the vertical y direction If the cross is located at this position move it toward the negative side in both the horizontal x and vertical y directions Horizontal x Horizontal x 3 22 CHAPTER 3 CRAFT ROBO CONTROLLER 3 5 12B Distance Correction When the Craft ROBO moves the media the distance by which the media is fed may not always be exactly as expected depending on its thickness or quality Distance Correction is used to account for such an error In the range of 2 to 2 enter a negative value if the fed distance is greater than the expected distance or a positive value if the fed distance is less than the expected distance The correction value may be calculated from the equation below actually moved distance 2297 707 TT x 100 correction value distance to be moved Concrete example If the media needs to be moved 50 cm and the distance actually moved by the Craft ROBO is 49 5 cm then 1 49 5 50 x 100 1 Therefore enter the value 1 for correction Confirm Itis not normally necessary to perform correction When registration onti A marks are used correction is performed automatically lt Using the Pen Position keyboard gt Clicking Use Keyboard allows the arrow keys on the ke
36. o that it is straight align it with the guideline indented on the front guide Confirm 7 If an edge of the media is caught in the main unit align it with the guideline ontirm LA indented located at the rear of the unit In that case however the available cutting range in the feed direction will be 5 mm shorter 2 2 CHAPTER 2 CONNECTION AND PREPARATION When the media is 210 mm to 260 mm in width Vinyl films or media with a backing sheet 210 mm to 260 mm in width can be set To set the media so that it is straight place the front edge of the media against the push rollers Place the front edge of the media against the push rollers When the media is 1000 mm in length Although guaranteed size is 210 mm x 297 mm films of a length up to 1000 mm 0 1 mm or less in thickness 0 3 mm or less in thickness including a backing sheet can be set To set the media so that it is straight align it with the guideline indented on the front guide and place the front edge of the media against the push rollers Place the front edge of the media against the push rollers To set the media so that it is straight align it with the guideline indented on the front guide 2 3 CHAPTER 2 CONNECTION AND PREPARATION 3 Turn the feed knob to feed the media until the tip of the media reaches the rear edge of the cutting mat
37. ons H mm Weight Approx 2 5 kg Appendix 1 Index INDEX A ADO ee ee ee 3 7 About Craft ROBO Controller 3 21 AC ADI ee EE 2 1 AG Adapter jack nase 1 2 2 1 Adjust Settings ccccccsseecccsececcesseecseseeeseseeeseaeees 3 12 B Backing sheet anne 2 7 Cutting range 2 5 2 9 Backing sheet ring 2 12 Ball point pen plunger rrrrrrrnrrrnrrrnnrrrnrennrnnnnnn 1 2 2 13 Ball point pen setting 2 13 2 14 Blade edge adjustment cap 2 11 Blade edge adjustment cap color Of _ 3 12 C COMMING ONS LE ee 1 1 Computer connecting to a 2 1 Craft ROBO Controller rrrnrnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn 3 1 3 11 Installation 20222002400220 Rene nnne nenn nenn nennen 3 2 Setting Various Parameters 3 11 Starting up and exiting 3 5 Using Craft ROBO Controller 3 5 Craft ROBO driver 3 2 RPO COR ee 3 7 Cutter pen setting 2 12 Cutter pen structure Of rrrrarernrrrnnrrrarernrennrrnnanernne 2 10 Cutter pen plunger rrrrrnnrrrrnnnrrnrnnrrennnrrnnnnerennnnsnen 2 10 Gude DAL EE Re 1 2 2 4 D Distance Correction 3 26 E Each part name and function Of 1 2 Error messages 4 L5 Dy7V IMEBENTL EEA F Feed KNOD ue 1 2 2 4 1 EE E E A 3 13 FINE TUNG saeco sata ee 3 23 G Guideline ns era 1 2 2 2 2 4 2 5 H FA
38. pen in place Attach the backing sheet ring to the cutter pen and firmly insert it in place Backing sheet ring 2 Upon completion of setting the cutter pen turn the lock lever in the CLOSE direction to fix it in place 2 12 CHAPTER 2 CONNECTION AND PREPARATION Ball point pen setting conditions Shown below are the requirements for the ball point pens that can be set into the ball point pen plunger If the ball point pen is cylindrical in shape those with a cylinder diameter of 8 5 mm or less If the ball point pen is hexagonal in shape those with a face to face hexagonal dimension of 7 5 mm or less Those having the tip of the pen protruding 3 to 3 5 mm from the ball point pen plunger when fully set in place 8 5 mm 7 5 mm 9 Urea Screw 3 3 5 mm Cylindrical Hexagonal Ball point pen ge ball point pen ball point pen plunger Tip of the pen 2 13 CHAPTER 2 CONNECTION AND PREPARATION Method for setting a ball point pen 2 14 Set a ball point pen into the ball point pen plunger and then into the main unit Confirm When attaching the ball point pen plunger always make sure it is ontirm VA aligned with the notched part of the plunger holder when it is set in place Loosen the urea screw of the ball point pen plunger and insert a ball point pen into the plunger Check to confirm that the tip of the ball point pen protrudes from the plunger
39. r or an application that is able to perform this function Registration mark reading 3 18 CHAPTER 3 CRAFT ROBO CONTROLLER 3 5 11 C Registration mark readeing fi This is displayed when Search Registration Marks is turned off ay fa OR Registration mark reading D FE Craft ROBO Controller Craft ROBO Yer 2 00 Media Type Thick Media Adjust Settings nil Digital manual Design Orientation i Eer Posi Abou f Landscape Portrait Res E Help Finetune _ 1 Use the Pen Position button to move the 2 After performing Step 1 click cutter to within the range of the registration on the Registration Mark mark Reading button Reading the The range of the registration mark is displayed registration marks then starts as a green rectangle in the figure at the top right of the controller The position may change according to the orientation of the design Confirm When the registration marks have been read it becomes impossible to operate the Alignment group box and Design Orientation In addition and the Fine tune button is disabled To enable operation again turn the standby switch of the Craft ROBO off then on again 3 19 CHAPTER 3 CRAFT ROBO CONTROLLER 3 5 12 Fine tune Click Adjust to open the Fine tune window 3 20 Confirm gt If the Read Registration Marks function in the Use Registration W4 Marks section of the
40. starts cutting 3 5 6 Cancel Close Button Exits the Craft ROBO Controller 3 5 Media Type Media Type Thick Media med Type Select the type of media to be cut The setup items are listed Thick Media Select this item when Kent paper etc is below used Thin Media Select this item when plain paper is used Pen Select this item when the Craft ROBO with a pen ball point pen attached is used to draw a line Use a pen ball point pen primarily for trial writing before cutting 3 5 A Blade adjustment cap For each media selected from Media Type this indicates the color of the blade edge adjustment cap to be attached to the cutter when the media is cut Attach the blade edge adjustment cap whose color is indicated for each media to the cutter before cutting or another operation is performed The blade edge adjustment cap is used for changing the degree to which the edge of the cutter protrudes The length of the edge of the cutter can be varied by changing the color The color of the cap depends on the thickness of the media to be cut 3 12 CHAPTER 3 CRAFT ROBO CONTROLLER 3 5 7 B Adjust Settings Media Type Thick Media Quality 10 Fine 4 1 Paper 47 Thin 4 W Track Enhancing If the results of the test cutting indicate that the conditions need to be adjusted select the check box Adjust Conditions As shown in the screen below Quality Paper Paper Film Test Cut a
41. yboard to be used in the same way as in the case of the Pen Position button 3 23 CHAPTER 3 CRAFT ROBO CONTROLLER 3 6 Messages The USB port is currently in use Please wait ten seconds and then try again Cannot communicate with the Craft ROBO Check that the USB cable is connected correctly press the Craft ROBO s standby switch and then confirm that the LED is lit Craft ROBO communication error Press the standby switch twice Follow the instructions in the message GITKUSBP DLL could not be found and so the Craft ROBO Controller could not be started Please reboot your computer or re install the Craft ROBO Controller The GITKUSBP DLL functions could not be found and so the Craft ROBO Controller could not be started Please reboot your computer or re install the Craft ROBO Controller Follow the instructions in the message To install the software again first uninstall the Craft ROBO Controller currently installed If the problem is not solved download the latest version of the Craft ROBO Controller from the Craft ROBO website and install it The value specified for the horizontal distance between the registration marks exceeds the specifiable range Please specify a distance in the range 0 to 970 0 mm Follow the instructions in the message Registration mark reading failure Please reload the medium Registration mark reading failed Turn off the standby switch of the Craft ROBO reset t
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