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1. Model EX 24 Max Cutting Width 600mm 23 6 Max Media Width 719mm 28 3 Material Thickness 0 8mm Max Cutting Force 250g Max Cutting Speed Diagonal 400 mm sec 15 7 sec Software Resolution 0 025 mm Repeatability 0 1mm Re plot Memory 500 Kbyte Interfaces USB amp RS 232 Commands HP GL HP GL 2 Configurable Origin Yes Control Panel 6 LEDs 10 Keys Stand Optional Operation Temperature 15 C 30 C 60 F 86 F Environment Humidity 20 75 The above specification is subject to change without prior notice Appendix2. EXPERT 24 Win 7 Vista XP 32 bit Driver Win 7 Vista XP 64 bit Driver User Manual Great Gut Design Source Clipart Q insioll Acrobat 6 0 amp eur NOTE If you use the Windows 7 Vista 64 bit program please note that a pop up window will be shown upon the initial installation as shown below Microsoft Visual C 2005 SP1 Redistributable iz Please read the following license agreement Press the PAGE DOWN key to see the rest of the agreement MICROSOFT SOFTWARE LICENSE TERMS MICROSOFT VISUAL C 2005 RUNTIME LIBRARIES These license terms are an agreement between Microsoft Corporation or based on where you live one of its affiliates and you Please read them They apply to the software named above which includes the media on which you received it f any The terms also apply to any Microsoft supplements Intemet based services and support services for this software unless other terms accompany those items f so those terms apply By using the software you accept these terms If you do not accept Do you accept all of the terms of the preceding License Agreement If you choose No Install will close To install you must accept this agreement Ja GCC Driver Installation Start Installation You are now ready to install GCC Driver Installation Please make sure that USE device connecting naw Press NET to proceed or press Cancel to exit the insta
3. CUTTING PLOTTER User Manual Great Computer Corporation NOTICE GCC reserves the right to modify the information contained in this user manual at any time without prior notice un authorized modification copying distribution or display is prohibited All comments queries or suggestions concerning this manual please consult with your local dealer ec Deine kaona Porcher GCC Expert 24 user manual Important information Thank you for purchasing the Expert 24 Cutting Plotter Before you use the cutting plotter please make sure that you have read the safety precautions and instructions below A Caution SAFETY PRECAUTIONS gt For safety concern please always hold the cutter firmly from the bottom while moving it Do not move the cutter by clasping the depression area on both sides j A 4 CO X Correct Incorrect gt Do not shake or drop the blade holder a blade tip can fly out gt During an operation do not touch any of the moving parts of this machine such as the carriage Also be careful to make sure that clothing and hair do not get caught gt Always connect the power cable to a grounded outlet gt Always use the accessory power cable which is provided Do not wire the power cable so that it becomes bent or caught between objects gt Do not connect the power cable to branching outlet to which other machines are also connected or use an extension cable There is danger of ove
4. nn USB cable a Re RS 232 cable General Information 1 3 GCC Expert 24 User Manual 2 Installation 2 1 Precaution Please read below information carefully before you start installation e Make sure the power switch is off before installing the cutting plotter e Carefully handle the cutter to prevent any injuries Notice 2 Choosing a proper place before setting up the cutting plotter Before installing your cutting plotter select a suitable location which meets the following conditions e The machine can be approached easily from any direction e Keep enough space for the machine accessories and supplies e Keep the working area stable avoiding severe vibration e Keep the temperature between 15 and 30 C 60 86 F in the workshop e Keep the relative humidity between 25 and 75 in the workshop e Protecting the machine from dust and strong air current e Preventing the machine from direct sunlight or extremely bright lighting Notice 3 Connecting the Power Supply Check the plug of the power cord to see if it mates with the wall outlet If not please contact your dealer e Insert the plug male into a grounded power outlet e Insert the other end female of power cord into the AC connector of cutting plotter Installation 2 1 GCC Expert 24 User Manual 2 2 Stand amp Flexible Media Support System 2 2 1 Stand Installation Please follow the procedures below for assembling the stand and the med
5. Audio Codecs Legacy Audio Drivers i Trouble Shooting 5 7 GCC 6 Finish Add Hardware Wizard Completing the Add Hardware Wizard Here is the curent status of the hardware vou selected The drivers for this device are not installed Code 28 To start a troubleshooter that can help you resolve any problems you might be having click Finish To exit this vazard click Cancel 7 Choose Install the software automatically Recommended Hardware Update Wizard Welcome to the Hardware Update Wizard This wizard helpe vou install software for USE PRINTER IF pour hardware came with an installation CD 2 or floppy disk insert it now What do you want the vzad to do Le Le Install the software automatically Recommended i Install from a list or specific location Advanced Chick Next to continue Neto Trouble Shooting 5 8 Expert 24 user manual GCC Expert 24 user manual 8 Wait a few minutes Hardware Update Wizard Please wait while the wizard searches USB PRINTER 9 Now you can drive GCC cutter Hardware Update Wizard Completing the Hardware Update Wizard The wizard has finished inctalling the software for lt GCC Jaguarly USB Chek Finish to close the vazand Trouble Shooting 5 9 GCC Expert 24 user manual Appendix Expert 24 Specification
6. Tweezers 1 2 Product Features The followings are the main features of the Expert 24 cutting plotters Dual port connectivity USB amp Serial interface Up to 250 gram cutting force Up to 40 mm per second cutting speed General Information 1 1 GCC Expert 24 user manual 1 3 The Appearance EX 24 1 3 1 The Front View LITE ct D RE dt E y Figure 1 1 Object Description A Primary Pinch Roller To help hold the media during cutting B Slicing Groove To help slice off media C Alignment Ruler To align media with clear guideline marks D Tool Carriage To help perform cutting job with installed blade or pen E Blade Holder To hold the blade F Platen The surface for holding and supporting media in operation G Cutting Pad To protect blade and plate in operation H Control Panel To consist of 10 control keys and 6 LED lights 1 3 2 The Back View Perey ATE N Figure 1 2 Object Description J Grid Drum To move media back and forth in operation General Information l 2 GCC Expert 24 user manual 1 3 3 The Side Views gt 7 7 Se r y N I a Jf y 4 d a ra OS x N a a fl IN ee a Figure 1 3 Figure 1 4 Object Description O K AC Power Connector To insert the AC power cord M Power Switch To tum on or off the machine
7. 33 GCC Expert 24 user manual In the case the maximum plotting length is Port 25100mm and the distance between the USBI Connect Model Expert 24 farthest two pinch rollers is 367 27mm Figur Version 1 10 03 a es O p C ONETS IS i gu 3 4 Poll Size X 5000 mm Poll Size i Poll Size Y 367 27 mm Force 0 a Media Weight Light Offset 0 250 min Auto Unroll Disable Update Setting Scaling GCC www GC CONTE com 3 VLCD_S B ver 1 02 09 Exit Figure 3 4 To adjust the blade force between 0 and 250 Default 50 Media Weight To choose different weights of media in two options Heavy and Light Default Offset To adjust the blade offset to ensure cutting quality in 8 options 0 000 0 175 Default 0 250 0 275 0 300 0 500 0 750 and 1 000 To switch options for sheet media Auto Unroll Off Default and roll media Auto Unroll On m Update Setting To apply the changed setting onto the cutter by presses the Update Setting button Operation 34 GCC Expert 24 user manual 3 3 File Uploader 3 3 1 Installation v File Uploader is a tool to help loading files for direct output v The program ONLY supports HPGL format files generated via GCC Cutter driver v Copy the GCC File Uploader exe file in the Accessories folder of the Expert 24 s Installation CD onto your local drive to finish installation v Launch GCC File Uploader by double click on the icon F
8. Expert 24 User Manual CAUTION v Make sure the Primary and secondary pinch rollers are set to right positions v Position the Primary Pinch Rollers at the right and left sides of media v Position the Secondary Pinch Roller at the center of media EXPERT 24 CO Correct Figure 2 16 Secondary Pinch Roller Primary Pinch Roller EXPERT 24 Figure 2 17 Push the lever backward to lower down the pinch rollers Figure 2 15 After turn on the power the tool carriage will measure the size of the media automatically And the plotting cutter begins to work Installation 2 8 GCC Expert 24 User Manual Note Always adjust the position with the pinch rollers raised Please reposition the pinch roller by holding the center of the pinch roller and moving it from the rear end of the machine Figure 2 18 DO NOT move the pinch roller by holding its front rubber roller Figure 2 19 Figure 2 18 Figure 2 19 CO X Correct Incorrect 2 4 2 Loading the Roll Media You can use the stand with flexible media support system Please refer to Chapter 2 2 for hardware setup and Chapter 2 4 1 for media loading 2 5 Cable Connection The cutting plotter communicates with a computer through a USB Universal Serial Bus or a Serial port RS 232C This chapter shows you how to connect the cutting plotter to a host computer and how to set up the computer cutting plotter interconnection I Notice When USB connection is en
9. GcCUSBMode A Switching to GCC USB mode If you want to switch the USB mode from Common USB mode to GCC USB mode please press the Data Clear button and then press the origin set button to finish your set up B Switching to Common USB mode If you want to switch the USB mode from GCC USB mode to Common USB mode please press the Cut Test button and then press the origin set button to finish your set up Step 3 Please re connect the USB cable and complete the installation 2 5 2 RS 232 Interface Connecting to the RS 232 Serial Port 1 For IBM PC PS 2 users or compatibles connect the RS 232C cable to the serial connector of the assigned serial port COM1 or COM2 of your host computer 2 Setup the communication parameters Baud Rate and Data Bits Parity to match the setting of software package refer to chapter 3 Misc key description Installation 2 13 GCC Expert 24 user manual 6 Operation 3 1 The Control Panel 3 1 1 The Outline of control panel POWER OMVOFF LINE PAUSE Figure 3 1 POWER LED To indicate the power status light up power on light off power off ERROR LED To indicate the error status light up error light off normal To switch modes or stop cutting job light up on line light off off line ON OFF LINE While in on line mode only ON OFF LINE and PAUSE keys activated While in off line mode the settings in VLCD can be adjusted To te
10. abled serial port will be disabled automatically Installation 2 9 GCC Expert 24 User Manual 2 5 1 USB Interface Expert 24 build in USB interface are based on the Universal Serial Bus Specifications Revision 1 1 Operation system of Windows 95 Windows NT don t support USB USB driver installation v Ifyou are using Windows 2000 XP Vista 7 as your operating system make sure you log in using the Administrator account Use the USB One click Installation for quick driver installation Follow the simple steps below for driver setup Step 1 Connecting your GCC cutter 1 Connect the USB connector to the machine and then USB driver will installed automatically NOTE Check that the USB mode option is set to Common USB Mode before running the installation Step 2 Installing the software 1 Put the installation CD into your CD ROM Please make sure that the USB device is connected before you start the driver installation Driver Software Installatic Your device is ready to use USS Printing Support aff Ready to use Mo Printer Attached aff Ready to use Installation 2 10 GCC Expert 24 User Manual 2 Choose the model you want to install from the driver list and click on either the 32 bit or 64 bit driver installation depending on the operating system installed on your computer to start the installation The Expert Pro model is used as an illustration in the following steps GCC
11. bedded or persistent dust Basic Maintenance 4 2 GCC Expert 24 user manual 5 Trouble Shooting This chapter helps you to correct some common problems you may come across Prior to getting into the details of this chapter please be sure that your application environment is compatible with the cutting plotter Note Before contacting your local dealer please make sure that the problems are coming from your cutting plotter not from the communication between the computer and cutting plotter or from a malfunction in your computer or software Why doesn t the cutting plotter operate 5 1 What if Expert 24 cannot operate If your cutting plotter doesn t plot please check the following items first Is the power cord plugged in properly Is the power cord connected to the power connector properly Is the power switch turned on properly Solutions If the POWER LED lights on the cutting plotter should be in a normal condition Turn off the cutting plotter and turn it on again to see if the problem still exists If the POWER LED doesn t light please call your local dealer to resolve this problem 5 2 Light Indicators some of the operating problems can be identified by the lights on the control panel When your cutting plotter stops operating or the lights are on or flashing unexpectedly see the following descriptions of the panel light patterns and the actions you should take Trouble Shooting 5 1 GCC Exp
12. er manual Warning 4 Cannot repeat cutting There are two possibilities 1 There is no data in the buffer please send the job again from your computer 2 The buffer is full please send the same job from your computer again Under both conditions press the ON OFF LINE key to clear the warning message Warning 5 Communication error Check that the serial USB parallel cable has been connected to the cutting plotter and computer properly If so then check whether the interface settings are correct Check that the communication settings in your PC are the same as the ones on your cutting plotter for example 9600bps no parity 8 bits 1 stop bit Then press ON OFF Line key to switch back to On Line mode Warning 6 Width sensor error Check that the pinch rollers are positioned above the grid drum and reload the media again Note In order to identify the warning messages easily please stick the warning sticker in accessory box on the side cover of your cutting plotter 5 2 2 Error Indicators If some mechanical problems occur during the operation the ERROR LED will turn on Please follow the instructions below to solve the problem If the cutting plotter still cannot work please contact your local dealer and tell him or her about the error indicator ON OFF DATA Error Indicators ERROR CLEAR EJ e I lolo te 3 Check media um orX motor O 4 Check media or motor O O Le N LZ O
13. ert 24 Installation CD onto your local drive to finish installation Step 2 Launch VLCD by double click on the icon Note v Make sure the machine is in on line mode to enable this program v There is media in the machine Operation a5 GCC Expert 24 user manual Step 3 Choose the right port connected to your computer Figure 3 2 lf you are using the USB cable choose USBO from the pull down menu If you are using a Serial cable choose either COM1 or COM2 Make sure no other devices are occupying the port that you are going to use Step 4 Press the Connect button to connect your computer and the cutter If the connection succeeds the model info firmware version and adjustable parameter columns will be showing Figure 3 3 Model Expert 24 Version 1 10 03 Poll Size X ae Poll Size X 25000 mm Es X oll Size Poll Size Y 1 Poll Size 367 27 mm Force Force 80 gt l Media Weight Media Weight Light Oifset Offset 0 250 mm Auto Lol Auto Unroll Disable Update Setting Scaling www GCCworld com z www GCCworld com VLCD ver 1 2 6 Exit GCC VLCD_S B ver 1 02 09 Exit Figure 3 2 Figure 3 3 3 2 2 Functions of VLCD Below are the functions adjustable in VLCD for Expert 24 Poll Size Force Media Weight Offset Auto Unroll Update Setting Click on the Poll Size button will reveal the X Y values Operation
14. ert 24 user manual 5 2 1 Warning Indicators When the ERROR LED flashes as shown below take the necessary actions according to the following instructions When the problems are solved the ERROR LED will turn off automatically Pressing the ON OFF LINE button can also turn off the ERROR LED ON OFF DATA CUT Warning Indicators LINE CLEAR TEST ee 010 ojejo ejolo o pO oO O pO OO O 007 0 ojo ejo m A pu O pu ZNL NIZTN Check media drum or X motor ELA STINIZTNZ ZNL NIZTN N ES O Eee em new NALAZ NX flash on O off Warning 1 The graph is clipped This condition indicates that the cutting graph is bigger than the cutting area You can solve the problem by 1 Reload a wider or longer media 2 Move the pinch rollers to widen the cutting area 3 Re scale the graph to a smaller size Then send the cutting job again from your computer to the cutting plotter Warning 2 HPGL 2 command error If the cutting plotter cannot recognize the commands from your computer please check the commands applied to your cutting plotter in the HP GL 2 or HPGL commands Then send the same job to the cutting plotter again If that doesn t solve the problem please contact your local dealer Warning 3 Lever up or no media Check that you have lowered the lever down and make sure that you load the media before cutting Trouble Shooting 5 2 GCC Expert 24 us
15. ge the cutting quality be affected By increasing the cutting force it might do the trick However the blade is worn out and no longer provides a reliable cutting you should re a new one The blade is consumable and must be replaced as often as nece to maintain the cutting quality The quality of the blade deeply affects c quality So be sure to use a high quality blade to ensure good cutting results Tips When to replace a new blade v If the blade is broken you have to replace a new one v If cutting quality is not as good as usual you may need to replace a new one v Ifthe material cannot be cut through by higher cutting force you may need to replace a new one Installation 2 6 GCC Expert 24 User Manual 2 4 Media Loading 2 4 1 Loading the Sheet Media To load the media properly please follow the below procedures Lift the 2 levers at the back side of cutter to raise pinch rollers Figure 2 12 Load your media on the platen and slide it under the pinch rollers from either the front side or the backside The alignment rulers on the platen extension will help you to adjust the media precisely Figure 2 13 Figure 2 13 Then move the pinch rollers manually to the proper position Be sure the pinch rollers must be positioned above the grid drum The white marks on the main beam will remind you where the grid drums are Figure 2 14 White mark Figure 2 14 Figure 2 15 Installation 2 7 GCC
16. ia support system Please examine the supplied items in the accessory box of the stand carton before you install Stand is an optional item for Expert 24 Item List 1 Left side vertical stand 1 Right side vertical stand 1 Support for left side 1 Support for right side 1 Stand Beam 2 Bottom Stands with wheels 2 Sliding brackets for paper take up 1 Hex Wrench M5 04 28 Socket flat head screws M6 12L 1 Installation Guide Position the Left side vertical stand perpendicularly to part Qand put the screws into the holes and tighten them to form a left side T stand Figure 2 1 Repeat the same steps with the Right side vertical stand Left side vertical stand Bottom Stand LT Figure 2 1 Installation 12 GCC Expert 24 User Manual Place the stand beam upright on the T stand and put the screws into the holes but do not tighten them at this step Stand Beam T stand Figure 2 2 Position both the left Support and right Support perpendicularly to the T stand and put the screws into the holes and tighten them as shown in Figure 2 3 Figure 2 3 Installation 2 3 GCC Remove the cutting plotter from the carton Position the stand under the plotter and insert the screws into the holes on the bottom of the plotter but do not tighten them up as shown in Figure 2 4 Expert 24 User Manual Figure 2 4 Tighten the screws of step 3 and step 5 Place the sliding brackets for
17. igure 3 5 GCC File Uploader SSE ET Select 4 Download File wi Com Port Setting FileName _ Browse Repeat Delay Baud Rate EEU Es Select a Fort pea Tene iis E CoM Port setup Repeat Counts Parity None I Process 1 Stop Bits i Loading Py Flow Control Hardware 0 0 Cancel Exit Figure 3 5 Cancel Figure 3 6 3 3 2 Functions of File Uploader v This function will be activated while choosing COM port for data transmission v Press the Port setup button to pop up the setup window for parameter change Figure 3 6 Repeat v Activate this function by click on the Repeat s checkbox v Repeat Delay the pause time between jobs Unit second v Repeat Counts the number of repeat jobs Operation 3 5 GCC Expert 24 user manual 3 4 Data Transmission There are two options to transmit the data from the computer to the cutting plotter Option 1 With proper interface settings the data can be transmitted from your application software package to the cutting plotters directly Option 2 Most cutting software packages are able to emulate HP GL or HP GL 2 commands therefore Use DOS commands like TYPE or PRINT to output your file As long as the file is HP GL or HP GL 2 format the cutting plotter can output the data precisely For example a file with PLT extension generated by SignPal can be transmitted directly to the plotter at the DOS prompt and the
18. int free cloth If necessary clean it with a water rinsed or an alcohol rinsed cloth Wipe the cutting plotter to remove any residues on the cutting plotter Finally absorb water with a soft lint free cloth Wipe all the dust and dirt from the tool carriage rail Use a vacuum cleaner to clean any accumulated dirt and media residue beneath the pinch roller housing Clean the platen paper sensors and the pinch rollers with a water rinsed cloth or alcohol rinsed cloth Finally absorb water with a soft lint free cloth Use the same method mentioned above to clean dust and dirt from the stand 4 2 Cleaning the Grid Drum Turn off the cutting plotter and move the tool carriage away from the area needed to be cleaned Raise the pinch rollers and move them away from the grid drum for cleaning Use a bristle a toothbrush is also acceptable to remove dust from the drum surface It needs to rotate the drum manually to clean the drum completely Figure 4 1 Basic Maintenance 4 GCC Expert 24 user manual PHEN Figure 4 1 4 3 Cleaning the Pinch Rollers If the pinch rollers need a thorough cleaning use a lint free cloth or cotton swab to wipe away the accumulated dust from the rubber portion of the pinch rollers To prevent the pinch rollers from rotating while cleaning use your fingers to hold the pinch rollers in place Use a lint free cloth or cotton swab rinsed with alcohol to remove the em
19. llation Cancel Installation 2 11 GCC Expert 24 User Manual 3 Click Next GEC Driver Installation ST Installing SS k Current File A 7 qa Copying file CWI OO MS eustemz2spool drivers us 2h06 GCC register exe Se SaaS A SSeS sss Sate se See eels e eas All Files Time Remaining minutes 0 seconds Wise Installation izardA 4 The installation will take a few minutes to complete and you will see a message below and click on OK upon completion Enjoy your GCC cutter GCC Driver Installation Add Expert Pro 60 Printer driver Successtulky Note 1 If the driver is being installed for a second time the user will be prompted as to whether a second copy of the driver installation is required GCC Driver Installation The Expert Pro 60 driver installed Do you want add attachment Neo 2 If the user selects yes a second copy of the driver will be installed GCC Driver Installation i Add Expert Pro 60_1 Printer driver Successfully Installation 212 GCC Expert 24 User Manual How to switch the USB mode Step 1 Press ON Offline button to switch to the offline status Step 2 Press Pause and Origin Set button at the same time and you will find the current status of the USB mode indicated by the three LEDs as shown below Flashing LED on Operation System Repeat Data Clear Cut Test Common USB Mode
20. mporarily halt cutting process or to continue To repeat last job To clear up buffer memory To perform cutting tests in different ways To reset origin at a new position To move carriage position select function or change setting 3 1 2 Reset Origin Note v Make sure the machine is in off line mode to enable this function Step 1 Move the carriage to a new position Step 2 Press the ORIGIN SET button to reset origin Operation 3 1 GCC Expert 24 user manual 3 1 3 Cut Test Note v Make sure the machine is in off line mode to enable this function v Its recommended to keep performing this function until the cutting quality meets your demand before executing the cutting job Step 1 After sizing press the ON OFF LINE button to set as off line mode Step 2 Move the carriage to a preferred position Step 3 Press CUT TEST button to perform 3 1 4 Repeat Note v Make sure the machine is in off line mode to enable this function Step 1 Press the ON OFF LINE button to set as off line mode Step 2 Press the REPEAT button to perform re plot function starting at the position where the carriage locates It is also available to move carriage to a preferred position re set origin and then perform this function 3 2 VLCD VLCD is a computer program to help modify parameters of cutting functions 3 2 1 Installation Step 1 Copy the VLCD exe file in the Accessories folder of the Exp
21. n flash on off Error 1 and 2 Please contact your local dealer to replace SRAM or DRAM Trouble Shooting 5 3 GCC Expert 24 user manual Error 3 Check the media drum or X motor Drum driven motor This message indicates that there might be a problem on the X axis Please check that the drums are working normally and see that the media is well loaded Then turn on the power and reboot the cutting plotter Error 4 Check the media or Y motor carriage driven motor This message indicates that there might be an obstruction to the carriage relating to a problem on the Y axis Please clear the obstruction and check that the carriage can move smoothly Then turn on the power and reboot the cutting plotter 5 3 Cutting Quality Problems Check pen installed correctly and the blade holder fastened securely Is the blade broken Yes y Replace a new blade Trouble Shooting Please refer to Chpater 2 heck tool force setting the blade Remove the blade and clean it 5 4 Please refer to 3 23 Cutting Test to adjust the tool force s there any dirt adhered to A Please contact customer service persionnel for technical support GCC Expert 24 user manual 5 4 USB Connection Problems Symptom 1 Some customers report that the USB cannot be detected by computer when the USB cable is connected a
22. n be cut out Before outputting at the DOS prompt set up a transmission protocol between your cutting plotter and computer by a DOS command MODE Make sure that your PC has the same communication protocol as the cutter For example MODE COM2 9600 N 8 1 P Then use TYPE command to output via COM2 if COM2 is the assigned output port TYPE filename gt COM2 Tip Add the MODE command line to your system s AUTOEXEC BAT to automatically execute MODE command every time you want to output your data at the DOS prompt via serial connection However values in a MODE command should comply with the related requirements of your software Refer to DOS manual for further Operation 3 6 GCC Expert 24 user manual 4 Basic Maintenance This chapter explains the basic maintenance i e cleaning the cutting plotter required for the cutting plotter Except 24 for the steps mentioned below all the other maintenances must be performed by a qualified service technician 4 1 Cleaning the cutting plotter In order to keep the cutting plotter under good conditions and have the best performance you need to clean the machine properly and regularly Precaution in Cleaning Unplug the cutting plotter before cleaning Never use solvents abrasive cleaners or strong detergents for cleaning They may damage the surface of the cutting plotter and the moving parts Recommended Methods Gently wipe the cutting plotter surface with a l
23. nd the plotter is turned on 2 The USB port can only accept the original port that USB driver was installed If user connects USB on other USB port then the computer cannot recognize it or will ask to install driver again Solution Make sure that users install latest GCC USB driver The latest USB driver can be downloaded from GCC Club After installation computer can detect USB connected when plotter is on and the USB cable is connected to computer When the USB driver was installed on one USB port and then the USB cable is re connected to another USB port on the same PC next time most of computers will show the icon and will ask user if they want to install USB driver again In the bottom right corner of the screen by the clock list of programs running you will find this icon below G80 EIDBO 1331 But sometimes for some computers laptop mostly there is no reaction when the USB cable is connected and the icon cannot be found in the bottom right corner of the screen From GCC experience these computers may have hardware problem or the computer has virus and cannot detect some new USB components If there is no reaction when the USB cable is connected you can follow below steps to install the GCC cutter Trouble Shooting 5 5 GCC Expert 24 user manual 1 Select Start Control Panel Add Hardware 2 Click Next Add Hardware Wizard Welcome to the Add Hardware Wizard This wizard helps
24. paper takeup onto the stand beam Figure 2 5 Installation 2 4 GCC Expert 24 User Manual 2 3 Blade Installation Figure 2 6 is the illustrator of the blade holder Insert a blade into the bottom of Adjustment depth knob gt the blade holder and remove the blade by pushing the pin Make sure that your fingers Outward ring _ are away from the blade tip bus gt Step 1 Step 2 Figure 2 6 Install blade Figure 2 7 Push the blade to the bottom of the blade holder Figure 2 8 Pin Figure 2 7 o Figure 2 8 Adjust the blade tip to suitable length by screwing Blade tip adjustment screw clockwise or count clockwise Figure 2 9 Tips The proper length means the blade s length is adjusted 0 1mm more than film s thickness That 1s if the thickness of film is 0 5mm then blade s length is properly adjusted 0 6mm and it can completely cut through the film layer yet avoid penetrating the backing Figure 2 9 Installation 2 5 GCC Expert 24 User Manual Insert the blade holder into tool carriage Please note the outward ring of the holder must put into the grooves of carriage firmly see Figure 2 10 fasten the case Figure 2 11 Figure 2 10 Figure 2 11 Use the reversing steps to remove the blade holder Eject the blade Push Blade eject pin to eject blade when the blade needs to be replaced The blade will lose its sharpness after a period of usa
25. rheating and of mis operation of the machine gt Keep the tools away from children where they can reach gt Always put the pinch rollers within the white marks Important Information GCC Table of Contents Important Information 1 General Information 1 1 Package Items 1 2 Product Features 1 3 The Appearance 2 Installation 2 1 Precaution 2 2 Stand amp Flexible Media Support System 2 3 Blade Installation 2 4 Media Loading 2 5 Cable Connections 2 5 1 USB Interface 2 5 2 Howto switch the USB mode 2 5 3 RS 232 Interface 3 Operation 3 1 The Control Panel 3 2 VLCD 3 3 File Uploader 3 4 Data Transmission 4 Basic Maintenance 4 1 Cleaning the cutting Plotter 4 2 Cleaning the Grid Drum 4 3 Cleaning the Pinch Rollers 5 Trouble Shooting 5 1 What if Expert 24 cannot Operate 5 2 Light Indicators 5 3 Cutting Quality Problems 5 4 USB Connection problems Appendix Expert 24 Specification Table of Contents Expert 24 user manual ee I D 4 2 1 2 2 2 5 2 2 9 2 10 2 13 2 13 3 1 3 2 3 5 3 6 GCC Expert 24 user manual L General Information 1 1 Package Items The package of Expert 24 contents the items listed below please check carefully If you find any item missing please consult your local dealer for further assistance Items Cutting Plotter Accessories 1 Set 1 Installation CD 2 AC Power Cord 3 Desktop Support Brackets 5 USB Cable 7
26. you Install software to support the hardware you add bo your compte Troubleshoot problems you may be having with your hardware 4 li your hardware came with an installation CD it is recommended that you click Cancel to close this wizard and use the manufacturer s CD to install this hardware To continue click Next e 3 It will take a few minutes to detect the USB port Add Hardware Wizard Please wait while the wizard searches This wizard ts searching for hardware that has been connected to your computer recently but has not yet been installed Trouble Shooting 5 6 GCC Expert 24 user manual 4 Connect GCC cutter and select Yes have already connected the hardware Add Hardware Wizard ls the hardware connected Have you already connected this hardware to your computer Ce Yes have already connected the hardware No have not added the hardware yet lt Back JL Newt gt 5 Select USB PRINTER and click Next Add Hardware Wizard The following hardware ts already installed on pour computer From the list below select an installed hardware device then click Next to check properties or troubleshoot a problem you might be having To add hardware not shown m the list cick Add a new hardware device Installed hardware USE PRINTER 2 a NVIDIA RVA THT2 Model 64 Model 64 Pro Microsoft Corporation E Standard Game Port
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