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1. After sizing the media press CUT TEST button to select the square cut and press ENTER KEY to confirm The default cutting force and offset value of the cutting test are 80gf and 0 275mm respectively Press ARROW KEY to move the tool carriage to the position where you like Then press the ENTER KEY to perform Cut Test Note At the same time the new origin is also set at the cutting test position When the cutting test is completed a pattern appears Peel off the pattern to see if it can be easily separated from the media base If yes the setup tool force is appropriate If not or cut through the back paper press FORCE KEY to adjust the tool force until an optimum force is obtained Figure 4 14 lf the pattern appears to be BB or CC layout press OFFSET KEY to adjust the offset value until AA pattern discovered Press SPEED_KEY FORCE_KEY OFFSET_KEY to setup Square Cu t or E OK Enter Press arrow keys to Press ENTER_ KEY desired position for next square cut Press ENTER_KEY Press ON OFF te ey Figure 4 14 Operation 4 7 GCC Jaguar IV User Manual 4 4 How to Cut 3mm Letters To obtain good quality output narrow media is recommended However if wide media is used you should 1 Position two pinch rollers as close as possible to both edges of the cutting area 2 Make sure the loaded media is held flat with equal tension across the platen 3 S
2. GreatCut Instruction A 6 GC Jaguar IV User Manual See the example as below Right You should select the contour line but not the image oe Great ut untithed 17 File Edit Design Veew Took Settings Window Help DSP AO BB Si GSO2 7 eRRBAD X 207 05 17430 mm 100 00 ai te Ba M Relative Duplicate f HEE i Y 04 86 1 144 01 mm 100 00 E m Angle 0 00 Al n SO E ai li j i gi 200 100 Pal D Ujao tae eB x 2 k a a ee rs o bd 2 lf K g X 485 00 4 392 71 mm 100 00 2 B Relative Duplicate Woens Y 04586 331 64 mm 100 00 asais Angle l All 100 Oo 100 JE 300 100 SOL S00 GreatCut Instruction A 6 GCC Now you can output the image oe GreatCut untitled 1 Sieg Edit Deson Yiw Jools Settings Window Help New Open Save Dave AS Jaguar IV User Manual N OO SO Ctrl L Relative Duplicate Chks All shilik 500 S00 nirg I Ctrl E Output Quit CAProgram Piles EUROS YS TEMS CoCut Professional 424 obiCoCutecs CADocumnents and Settings jason sue Gp co tee tet ccy CADocuments and Settings eaon aw A TESTER cc CADocuments and Settings jason suet M FDG DFG cej H h S aml Parameter AAS Offset Ursprung X mm AAS Ottset Ursprung Y mm Pressure Speed Matera wich mm Length mm Humber of copies in X cirection Anzahl der K
3. GCC Jaguar IV User Manual Production Manager E Ed GCC Signal Jaguar Ty 1 s20ccC Lise ooo fl Sender RAM Free 419 4 Mie Whi Free 1 82 68 j Free 2 01 GB D Free 6 227 GE RAK Total 1 00 66 Whi Total 2 00 B C Total 16 6 B D Total 46 2 GB Si2nPal Expert i SignPal Expert 8 51 Runtime hours until password expires 562 16 e SignPal Expert Untitled 2 a aka Be aG Edit View Arrange Text Effects Bitmap Window Help Pay New Ctrlth PiaAone Roe p Open Ctri o mis d M t Close Ctrl F4 20 centimeters y A aap Find File T Hlave Ctrl 5 2 E s Tysave As Ctrl Shift 5 RA Import 84 1 00cm ew BPRExport i L E 59 400cm Acquire Image gt e oje Ea Document Setup Ctrl B magn Setup Ctrl Shift P a Pr Fill Stroke Editor imal x SALA Black Alt F4 w gt Send Email Workspace M wireframe lt Advanced ESOS Jverprini Changes the printer and printing options SignPal 8 5 Instruction A 4 GCC Jaguar IV User Manual 4 Select the printer and paper size Print Setup Printer Name WoacecesHP Lasenlet 2100 EN Status Ready Type HP Lasenet 5100 PCL 6 Where 4AF nh Comment 4FS RR Paper Size bd ki Portrait SOUrCE Amg A C Landscape Help Network 2 SignPal Expert Untitled 2 e File Edit wiew Arrange Text Effects Bitmap window Help DARBRATILAAN apagam t G P
4. m oO anedet f Tile overlar nf 0 o OF Dade t C Bleed limit moston Asndocinent UP i Ad fv q Sos w R m O Q G z LJ a E nt O A p v ZAM 4 1of1 gt Bl Pagel lt i Ba 128 179 316 087 gt E Document color profiles RGB sRGB IEC61966 2 1 CMYK Japan Color 2001 Coated Grayscale Dot Gain 15 P Step 3 Click Print You can also add a Hot Icon for the AAS II Plug in Step 1 Select Tools gt Customization gt Commands gt Macros CorelDRAW Plug In A 3 GCC Jaguar IV User Manual 2 p ton Macros Menu Bar File Mode Menu Bar Normal Mode 5 Save As E Save All E Revert Et Global Import Step 2 Choose GCC_CorelDraw_AASII GCCModule GCC_AASII and drag it to the commands bar Step 3 If you want to have a different icon select Tools gt Customization gt Commands gt Appearance to import a graphics for use as the icon Choose an icon and press OK to complete this setting CorelDRAW Plug In A 3 GCC Jaguar IV User Manual SignPal 8 5 instruction The new SignPal 8 5 Software is Windows System compatible and the SignPal Expert above versions support the AAS II contour cutting function of Jaguar IV and Puma III cutting plotters SignPal 8 5 Instruction Index 1 Installing the SignPal 8 5 software 008 P 01 2 Set up your GCC Cutter on Productio
5. 1 4 2 The Back View Figure 1 2 Lever raises or lowers the pinch rollers Pinch Rollers hold the media during cutting Figure 1 2 General Information 1 3 GCC Jaguar IV User Manual 1 4 33 The Whole View of Jaguar IV Figure 1 3 Roll Holder holds and supplies the roll media for cutting Roll Holder Guide Bushes serve to keep the roll media in place when media is pulled from the roll Roll Holder Support supports roll holders T Stand supports the cutting plotter T Stand supports the cutting plotter Stand Beam stabilizes the body Figure 1 3 General Information 1 4 GCC Jaguar IV User Manual 1 44 The Left hand Side Figure 1 4 Power Switch On when switches to I Off to O Fuse 3 Amp AC Power Connecior used to insert the AC power cord 1 4 5 The Right hand Side Figure 1 5 Serial Interface Connector RS232C used to connect the cutting plotter to a computer through a serial interface cable USB Connector used to connect the cutting plotter to a computer through a USB cable Parallel Interface Connector used to connect Figure 1 4 the cutting plotter to a computer through a Figure 1 5 parallel interface cable General Information 1 5 GCC Jaguar IV User Manual 2 Installation 2 1 Precaution Please read below information carefully before you start installation e Make sure the power switc
6. To move position select function or change setting ENTER To set item or register the immediately preceding input value PAUSE RESUME To temporarily halt cutting process or to continue ON OFF LINE To switch modes stop cutting job or abort changes of settings To perform cutting tests in different ways Please see details in 3 4 Menu Items The Control Panel 3 1 GCC Jaguar IV User Manual 3 2 Menu in On line Mode Power On Jaguar IV in processing GCC Cutter LCM Version Jaguar IV Firmware Copyright Place Media And Then Lower Down The Lever Edge Single V gt useA V Dto select Sizing Media Width Lever Up To Abort Sizing Media Length Lever Up To Abort Sending data FORCE Force 80 gf A A OK ENTER Z use 7 to select ENTER to enable the setting Speed 72 cm s A SPEED Select gt ok ENTER Y OFFSET Offset 0 275 mm A OK ENTER J UP Speed 72 cm s A Select lt gt OK ENTER J Clear Data Memory DAIA CLEAR N Cancel OK ENTER Quality porma A Select lt gt OK ENTER V7 TOOL SELECT 18 72 F 80 0 0 275M A Select lt gt OK ENTER V7 Set Smoothing Cut Select gt OK ENTER OverCut 0 00mm A Select lt gt OK ENTER V7 Set Tangential Mode Select gt OK ENTER Pouncin 0 mm A Select lt gt OK ENTER J The Control Panel 3 2 GCC Jaguar IV User Manual 3 3 Menu in Off line Mode Press ON OFF LINE to switch to the offline mode Off
7. 16 Your job is now completed Illustrator Plug In GCC Jaguar IV User Manual Three types of registration marks 4 Point Positioning AASII Reg Mark Setting Prog 1 03 02 fx 4 Point Poisitioning Lengthtrnrn Thickness mm Marginimm Segmental Poisitioning amp Skept rary Soc Y Skept rans s00 Multiple Copies Mo of Copies Margintrm jo No of Y Copies C Copies with outline Progress SS SSS SS SS SS SSS SS SSS ee 4 Point Positioning Length The length of marks gt Range 5nm 50mm gt Optimized Setting 25mm Thickness The line thickness of marks gt Range 1mm 2mm gt Optimized Setting 1mm Margin The distance between marks and images gt Range Omm 50mm gt Optimized Setting 5mm The system will create the 4 marks as shown in the picture below Ai Fie Edt Object Type Select Effect view Window Help EJ one came Lai 75 CMYK Preview X CU SNES RO RNs Fx 75 vila 4 1 vib ol A No Selection O Stroke 1 pt vi 2 pt Oval p Style M Opacity 100 gt 9 Document Setup aK r 4 essentiats P 9 Illustrator Plug In A 7 GCC Jaguar IV User Manual Note 1 To save your materials in addition to amending object margins you can also adjust the length of the registration marks 5mm minimum when you apply 4 Point Positioning see table 1 for suggestions based on di
8. 1mm 2mm gt Optimized Setting 1mm Line Thickness F output marks for by pressing tri max x Distance max y Distance Segmental Positioning Max x Distance The distance of intermediate position on the X axis gt Range 200 500 mm Max y Distance The distance of intermediate position on the Y axis gt Range 200 500 mm Note 1 Jog Marks are Registration Marks please adjust your parameters in this section Please DO NOT make any changes to the Register Marks and Print Cutting Marks sections highlighted in yellow 2 Three types of registration marks and the ways of setting them are introduced in the following steps GreatCut Instruction A 6 GCC Jaguar IV User Manual 4 Point Positioning Adjust the size object margin and line thickness of your registration marks After this is finished click Set Jog Marks under Tools Setup Register Print f Jog Marks Size The length of marks Jog Marks gt Range 5mm 50mm type ecc AAS i gt Optimized Setting 25mm Object margin The distance between marks and images gt Range Omm 50mm Size object margin Mw corners ta the outer side gt Optimized Setting omm cut dressing C Line thickness the line ma o Rist thickness of marks max Y Distance gt Range 1mm 2mm Register Marks Print Cutting Marks gt Optimized Setting 1mm Size 25 00 mm roa Cut without Cross L l Size 25 00 mm Offset to Object
9. 3 00 mm Cancel Line Thickness 1 00 mm The system will create the 4 marks as shown in the picture below wu GreatCut untitled 1 File Edit Design View Tools Settngs Window Help oa P k AARE xt Relative Angles All 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 JA wit i Ei tt Pee lt gt VE 201 28 mm x H 186 19 mm Objects 2 X 679 54 Y 568 14 GreatCut Instruction A 6 GCC Jaguar IV User Manual Note 1 To save your materials in addition to amending object margins you can also adjust the length of the registration marks 6mm minimum when you apply the above function see table 1 for suggestions based on different material sizes The smaller the size is the smaller the distance between the object and the registration marks is see the figures below Area to be cut 25mm 5mm Page size Suggested mark length unit inch unit mm unit A6 4 13 x 5 83 AS 6 83 x 8 27 sO A4 8 27 lt 11 69 A2 16 54 x 23 39 23 A1 23 39 x 33 11 and above 297 Table 1 25mm is the suggested value for the registration mark length 2 The size of the registration marks would affect the accuracy of registration mark detection so please make sure the amount you enter is reasonable GreatCut Instruction A 6 GCC Jaguar IV User Manual Segmental Positioning For precise cutting quality it is suggested to select Segmental Positioning by adjusting the x and y distance whe
10. Color Profile none Ruler Units millimeters Artboard Dimensions 209 9999 mm x 297 mm Show Images in Outline Mode OFF Highlight Substituted Fonts OFF Highlight Substituted Glyphs OFF Preserve Text Editability Simulate Colored Paper OFF Unmanaged File bis M Illustrator Plug In A 7 GCC Jaguar IV User Manual 8 Hit Edit Artboards Document Setup Bleed and View Options Edit Artboards Show Images In Outline Mode C Highlight Substituted Fonts Highlight Substituted Glyphs Transparency Grid Colors E Light Simulate Colored Paper Preset Medium Resolution P Type Options Lise Typographer s Quotes Language English USA na Double Quotes Single Quotes Size Position Superscript Yo oro Small Caps 70 Oo Export Preserve Text Editability Subscript 58 3 9 Click on Presets Fit Artboard to Artwork bounds Ai file Edit Object Type Select Effect View Window Help E essentiaLs AT o x JJI ee aleren atawa i Artboard Presets NTSC DY Widescreen NTSC D1 NTSC D1 Widescreen PAL D1 DV PAL D1 D Widescreen HDV HDT 720 HDY 1080 DVCPRO HD 720 DVCPRO HD 1080 HDT 1080 Cineon Half Cineon Full E Filey 2K LE TRANs Film 4 B 176 x 220 208 x 320 240 x 252 Document 240 x 270 240 x 320 Name sticker1 352 x 416 Color Mode Ri Color Profile Ruler Units mil 2
11. Installing A Cancel 10 Once the installer is finished installing the Install Manager opens The Install Manager allows you to run a demo version of any available products or to enter a password to access the software and any optional features 11 Do one of the following e Check Run in demo mode to run a demo version of any available products in any available language SignPal 8 5 Instruction A 4 GCC Jaguar IV User Manual e Enter a Password and then select a product from the Product list and a language from the Language list Use the Add button to enter any additional passwords in the Optional Password section to unlock optional features Password This is your main application password for the software Optional Password If you purchased additional options you may enter the option passwords in this field to upgrade your software Install Manager Product Selection Enter your password Then choose vour product and language M or User Number Password ae Optional Password Product Language SignPal Expert amp 5 1 English 12 Click Done Install Manager Install SignPal Expert amp 5y1 Englishy if Install to desktop 13 Check which icons and preferences you want to install SignPal 8 5 Instruction A 4 GCC Jaguar IV User Manual e Check Install to desktop to install a shortcut for the software on the desktop e Check Install to startup items to install
12. 0 00 mm Segment Spacing 0 00 mm m Paramete Value rameter L V Sort before output AAS Offset Ursprung X mm 0 00 7 Stack P AAS Offset Ursprung Y mm 0 00 v Stack Processing Pressure 15 M Wait after Segment Speed 50 E Material width 208 43 Tea mm TT Plot to File Number of copies in x direction Anzahl der Kopien in Y Richtung Riatance between copies mm Save settings Origin New origin Accuracy oie 7 Read Material Objects Seleted objects T Job will be segmented Step 5 You now have a perfectly cut image Enjoy GreatCut Instruction A 6 GC Jaguar IV User Manual Mustrator Plug in Instruction AASII VBA Installer is applicable for Illustrator Version CS3 CS4 CS5 Installation 1 Check the AAS Illustrator Installer folder in Jaguar IV Installation CD and double click the AASIIInstaller exe file to run the installation program TAASI Reg Mark Setting 01_03_02 jex EAR A ASTI Installer exe fe GCCAASII_ Draw 1 gms E GCCAASII_Draw12 gms A GCCAASII_Draw13 gms fe GCCAASTI_Draw14 gms E GCCAASII_Draw15 gms 2 Press the Install button to begin installing GCC AASII Illustrator VBA gt R GCC AASII Installer Welcome to the installer for AAS Il VBA on CorelDRAW version 1112131415 and Adobe Illustrator CS3 CS4 CS5 It is strongly recommended that you exit CorelDRAW and Illustrator program before continuing Il
13. 4 800 x 600 Artboard Dimet XGA 1024 x 768 mm Show Images in Outline Mode OFF Highlight Substituted Fonts OFF Highlight Substituted Glyphs OFF Preserve Text Editability Simulate Colored Paper OFF VGA 640 x 480 Illustrator Plug In Align To Ee Weight 1pt vece Miter Limits 4 h tele Align Stroker ai ja a C Dashed Line ee dash gap dash 2 Layers 4 GCC Jaguar IV User Manual 10 Please move your mouse to the tool bar on the left when step 10 is finished and then click Selection Tool Align Objects mene ES ae eo Ai File Edit Object Type Select Effect View Window Help Ez v aia as Ae pe Distribute Objects H amp amp hb W DOCUMENT INFO Distribute Spacing Align To Document wk amp Name sticker111 Converted eps Color Mode RGB color Color Profile none Ruler Units millimeters Artboard Dimensions 148 6798 mm x 145 2831 mm Show Images in Outline Mode OFF Highlight Substituted Fonts OFF Highlight Substituted Glyphs OFF Preserve Text Editability Simulate Colored Paper OFF 11 This will take you back to the edit mode Esse TiaLs P 9 Weight 1 pt v OE amp Miter Limits gt 4 x tee Align Stroker a a ry _ Dashed Line 7 Gap dash gap dash gap LAYERS sT 1 EEA S all Mark Layer O 2 Layers d 2 J F Align Objects Bad FE hk Ai File Edit Object Type Select Effect V
14. Advanced ECOSOC ein mme Creates cut marks around contour cut objects 8 Select GCC AASII in SignPal DesignCentral window to create the AAS II registration marks 4 Point Positioning Set the vales as 0 1cm or above and click Apply in DesignCentral window The value is to define the distance between registration marks and image area If the value is less than 0 1cm it is likely that the image will overlap the marks and result in bad cutting quality Deden ental m Ei 9 There are three types of GCC AASII registration marks 4 Point Positioning Segmental Positioning and Multiple Copies To make Segmental Positioning marks please select GCC SignPal 8 5 Instruction A 4 14 GCC Jaguar IV User Manual Segmentation in DesignCentral window and then click Apply Deden ental etm A 10 For Multiple Copies this function is not available in SignPal Currently the Multiple Copies function is only available under CorelDraw plug in 11 Select File gt Print to print out the image 2 SignPal Expert Untitled 2 File Edit View Arrange Text Effects Bitmap Window Help Ctrl Chrl 0 Ma Mew goen Close Ctrl F A gp End File T Have Ckrl S se EgSave As Ctrl Shift 5 E 23 Import I SEEsport Acquire Image F ee emen Setup Ctrl B at CubsPlot Ctrl L D gct Contout pm Print Setup e L Send Email b
15. App pp Fal21 000cm ggl2a z00em lt 4 2 S 5 E E ETT ry Fill Stroke Editor imal x amp 7 Black F wireframe oO kS Advanced KE CEEOL BLO en 34491 17 245 SignPal 8 5 Instruction A 4 12 GCC Jaguar IV User Manual SignPal AASII Quick Start 5 Use the Rectangle Tool to create a rectangle g SignPal Expert Untitled 2 Sele by File Edit View Arrange Text Effects Bitmap Window Help a x CRUE IL bho an BRS ae t 30 centimeters o ff26o4em H E Afl F Inner border ALSA PPPS A BS PA 0 CIN i Fill Stroke Editor im x amp 7 Solid fill X Black m F wireframe Je Advanced KE O_O MM o oein 11 829 16 609 ei Contour v gli x 000em IY Proc ve With holes fr xy Fill Stroke Editor fami x 2 Solid fil z Black E P wireframe es S Advanced KE OBES M a M M M A o oein 31 606 11 613 SignPal 8 5 Instruction A 4 13 GC Jaguar IV User Manual 7 Apply the contour cut mark of GCC AASII by selecting Effect gt Contour Cut Mark d SignPal Expert Untitled 2 tela BS File Edit View Arrange Text Effe chs stl Window Help E x EEN J F PG Jeg E Clear Contour Cut Separate Contour Cut iem 4 E t fom Iw F M with holes 25 20 a 0 5 ma 5 re Black ml wireframe i 3
16. CCW is circle and in which direction CW clockwise or CCW counterclockwise you should turn the adjustment knob EG Turn CW 0 5 is telling you that you should turn the knob for half a circle clock wisely Figure 2 20 Figure 2 21 The value on the screen will be 0 0 when the blade length is perfect and no more adjustment needs to be made You may start cutting at this point Installation 2 10 Jaguar IV User Manual Figure 2 20 Figure 2 21 Installation Zll GCC Jaguar IV User Manual 2 6 Cable Connection The cutting plotter communicates with a computer through a USB Universal Serial Bus Parallel port Centronics 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 enabled both parallel port and serial port will be disabled automatically Parallel port l Serial port USB port Figure 2 22 2 6 1 USB Interface Jaguar IV 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
17. Created by cutting software like SignPal or GCC CorelDRAW plug in m In black color E L Mark Length 10mm 50mm suggested 25 mm m L Mark Thickness 1mm 2mm suggested 1 mm E Margin 1mm 50mm suggested 5mm The cutter can not detect the marks while m Cutter carriage is not located near the outside area of first mark before detecting See the picture in page 5 7 for auto detecting area of first mark m Medium thickness is more than 0 8mm m Transparent medium is used Accu Aligning System 5 2 GCC Jaguar IV User Manual E Non monochrome drawing The marks can t be read if is printed on colored medium m Dirty or creased medium surface 5 2 3 AAS II on Jaguar IV There are three types of AAS II mark patterns 4 Point Positioning Segmental Positioning and Multiple Copies Note that before print out your designs by inkjet printers the registration marks have to be created on your graphic designs by cutting software like SignPal EasySign or GCC CorelDraw plug in Hand made marks or drawings wont be reorganized by GCC cutting plotters For more details about registration mark setting in cutting software please refer to Appendix A 3 CorelDraw Plug In Instruction Appendix A 4 SignPal 8 5 Instruction Appendix A 5 EasySIGN Instruction and Appendix A 6 GreatCut Instruction 1 4 Point Positioning This is the basic mark pattern that AAS II will auto detect four registration marks and contour cut images in
18. Help Topics Fi 0 20 ae x r t i Ee L L ie A jz Edit Registration 4 Check For Software Updates Transfer License A Aa Register Online Tah 2 oa i a A7 za 2 Click Yes to deactivate the software license on the computer currently running the software You can reactivate the license on another computer or the same computer Transfer License This will deactivate your copy of SignPal Expert 8 5 1 allowing activation on another computer or reactivation of this copy Continue 3 Make note of your Registration ID and click OK Transfer License Your license is ready to be installed on another computer Please write down vour regstration number are You can use this code to skip the registration step when re activating or re installing the software SignPal 8 5 Instruction AA 18 GCC Jaguar IV User Manual 4 Install the software on the computer you wish to transfer the license to SignPal 8 5 Feature Lists Pro aster Expert Apprentice Function S ss ft fo Job Info our program allows you to store information about the job with each file you create You can add or change information about a job at any point in the design and production process This information becomes part of the file and is saved hen the file is saved Templates Templates allow you to create multiple copies of your document using a pre defined layout Additionally you can create documents such as invo
19. It is recommended to select Cross if you are working Cross patterns on thick pieces of materials Ratio Setting To adjust the size of the pattern 100 200 300 400 To adjust the length of the blade 0 00mm 5 00mm 0 00mm Note Keep your blade length as 0 before you start adjusting Test the blade holder first and then test the blade length by pressing ENTER Keep the blade holder at the same position when you perform blade holder and blade length tests When blade holder and blade length tests are finished the screen will show you to what degree the unit of the value following CW or CCW is circle and in which direction CW clockwise or CCW counterclockwise you should turn the adjustment knob EG Turn CW 0 5 is telling you that you should turn the knob for half a circle clockwisely The value on the screen will be 0 0 when the blade length is perfect and no more adjustment needs to be made You may start cutting at this point DATA CLEAR To clear up buffer memory se The Control Panel 3 6 GCC Jaguar IV User Manual TOOL SELECT Save To save pattern s of cutting parameters for later use Patterns1 4 Pattern 1 Parameter There are 4 sets of parameters saved in the panel Use Page Up and Page Down keys to select the set of parameters you wish to adjust press Enter to confirm the number shown on the upper left corner will change accordin
20. Size 1 Select the text 2 From the Text menu select Text Spacing 3 Enter the desired text Width and Height e When Adjust word spacing only is checked only the spaces between words are increased o decreased If there are no spaces in the text the idth will remain unchanged e When Proportional is checked changing a alue automatically changes the other one keeping the size proportional Text must have more than one line in order to change the text height wonrawinimans Scanning Scanning allows you to convert a printed image into an electronic image Rasterize From the Bitmap menu select Rasterize ou can edit the following attributes Keep Original Checking this option will preserve the original objects a new rasterized image will be placed on top of original objects Create mask When this option is checked the shape of the new bitmap will be the same as the original objects ransparent When this option is checked the background color of the bitmap will be set to be ransparent Resolution The resolution of the new bitmap Color Mode The color mode of the new bitmap Margin The white space around the bitmap Colormode Available Color Models Colors can be defined using the following SignPal 8 5 Instruction A 4 20 GCC Jaguar IV User Manual models RGB The color is expressed as a combination o red green and blue alues This is the color model most commonly used for computer graphics CMYK The
21. a color bitmap into colored paths The color trace process involves wo steps The first is Posterizing which reduces the number of colors Then the posterized image is traced into objects with different colors Working with Effects with Working with Effects overlapping material between objects The effect leaves enough overlapping material to ensure that no gaps will exist between the objects even if the registration is slightly off Styles allow you to capture and apply the fill stroke and effects from one object to another Contour Cut is a feature that creates a cutting line around objects either vector or bitmaps This allows you to output an image in a printe and then cut its contours using a cutting plotter Measurements Labels The software allows you to measure label and dimension objects By using the measuring ools you can indicate the horizontal vertical o diagonal dimensions of the design or label Automatic Dimension The Automatic Dimension tool allows you to automatically create horizontal and vertical dimension lines around objects SignPal 8 5 Instruction A 4 22 GCC Jaguar IV User Manual These dimensions lines are not linked to the object and will not be automatically updated if he object changes size Dimension to Page The Dimension to Page tool allows you to automatically create horizontal and vertical dimension lines that measure the position of he object to the lower left co
22. and Rulers Ji Units Horizontal millimeters v AAS II Rez Mark Setting i Add Registration Mark by page size Add Registration Mark by Object Length 5 mm o mm Thickness Margin Step Soo aa Step Soo aoe m Mo of Copies i Mo of Y Copies i Copies with outline Export HTML Global Same units for Horizontal and Vertical rulers Origin Tick divisions Horizontal 0 0 10 per tick Apply Cancel A ETA gt millimeters C Show fractions Edit Scale Vertical 0 0 ee a millimeters Show Rulers The system will create the 4 marks on the 4 corners of the page as shown in the picture below wherever you move your image BD Be Bl tee CP ees Laya maga Ech Gi eed e Teb Hair 3S G ge Bee oo Oo mpos f z j jewon g3 O ke faeere Senan El a E nates Bere ran i e eee H Aere E A et e e rererere Leer CA EAE EEA A KaT cea PEAN AAA PLECE pamm O J a SS i Bey T i cE k To paniir E Ha CE rak s ar D utia i i Of pet av i Tagai l p e i a k R T A cad fi a aa aE op T an gt a r i j X Had lofi FW i i rA ds he Bee Paget heh for Deeg oaa Scored chek for Aiphone Spee Di bool p all secre h i Aih hers 6 CorelDRAW Plug In A 3 GCC Add Registration Mark by Object Jaguar IV User Manual If you tick Add Registration Mark by Object you will be offered three options of registration marks as show
23. can be used to design or open the required job Click the icon in the system tray to easily send the file into EasySIGN 2 Create print amp cut lines When your design is successfully imported into EasySIGN you should then select the line or lines that you want to cut on your plotter After selecting them use the command Edit Convert to Line type Print amp cut line The lines that will be cut are now shown in a dotted red line Copy the design as you like EasySIGN Instruction A 5 GCC Jaguar IV User Manual 3 Enable the cropmarks Pines x Right click on an empty part of the worksheet and Fage Grid Units Test Cropmarks Color Management choose the command Cropmark settings T my Nani ice Me Within Windows printer margin Alignment system GCC AASIL Multicopy z Cropmark size 25 mm Ee A This will show a dialog Please tick the box called Show Print amp cut cropmarks Next you need to make a choice which system that you want to use there are three different systems GCC AASII This system uses four cropmarks and one copy It is meant for jobs that are not very large like 60 cm or smaller and that are going to be printed on single sheets GCC AASII Multicopy Use this system when you want to cut multiple copies of a small job This will give you very high accuracy but the plotter will scan every copy of the job separately which is of course slower than o
24. cutting small letter set as Small letter Normal Fine While cutting in high speed set as Draft Small Letter For normal operation set as Normal The Control Panel 3 5 GCC Jaguar IV User Manual CUT TEST Square Cut To perform a cutting test at present blade position For more information please refer to 4 3 Adjusting the Cutting Force and Offset to adjust blade force and cutting speed Repeat AAS To repeat AAS jobs automatically without having to operate on the computer side Job Please be noted that this feature is mainly applied to the Single paper mode please ensure a new piece of material you wish to apply this feature on is loaded and the origin repositioned to the first registration mark before starting When the first AAS job repeat completes the user will be offered the choice of Repeat AAS Job Again please press Online Offline to return to the main menu Repeat Last Recut L299 Plot To repeat the last job without re sending the data 1 per step Copy 1 99 To copy the last job without re sending the data 1 per step 1mm gap will be auto generated between 2 copies If the media length is not enough to continue it will show below message on LCM Out Of Space of Copies finished If both functions are enabled at the same time the cutter will perform the last setting only Pattern Setting To provide two patterns for cut test Arrow and Note
25. is one extra step right click the page and go to the Cropmark settings dialog again In the dialog enter the correct values for nr Of copies horizontal Nr of copies vertical and Copy distance horizontal copy distance vertical then click OR EasySIGN Instruction A 5 GCC Jaguar IV User Manual In the EasySIGN software choose File Plotting A dialog will come up that allows you to change the plotter settings Plotting Settings p Device GCC Cutter with AASII General Lee Cancel Use Settings Plot instellingen 0 Edit Selection M f One panel only x J T B ss Color Alignment plotting SSS 2 E Hold iai in production manager Special lines Line types to plot A ee Select all C Normal line a aF cut Line Deselect all Just make sure that the following settings are made Normal line 2 Switched off Print and cut line 3 Switched on Then click OK Your plotter will then start scanning the cropmarks and after that the job will be cut EasySIGN Instruction A 5 GC Jaguar IV User Manual GreatCut Instruction The user manual of GreatCut software is available on the GCC installation CD GCC AASII System Below are step by step instructions when using the AAS function of GreatCut software Step 1 Import the image you want to print and cut gue GreatCut untitled 1 ole Edit Desion Yiew Tools Settings Window
26. of mis operation of the machine v Keep the tools away from children where they can reach v Always put the pinch rollers within the white marks Important Information GCC Jaguar IV User Manual Warning Never press the top release grip and pull the bottom release grip at the same time as the pictures shown below O CORRECT lt INCORRECT Press down Press down Stop bar Note In case the grips clipped together due to your wrong operation please use a tweezers to pull out the stop bar when Pull up bottom to release grip pressing down the top release grip Keep the ENABLE stop bar outside then release the grips as the right figure Important Information GCC Jaguar IV User Manual Table of Contents Important Information 1 General Information 1 1 Introduction 1 2 Package Items 1 3 Product Features 1 4 Appearance of Jaguar IV ee eee I m4 4 1 4 1 The Front View 1 3 1 4 2 The Back View 1 3 1 4 3 The Whole View 1 4 1 4 4 The Left hand Side 1 4 1 4 5 The Right hand Side 1 5 2 Installation 2 1 Precaution 2 1 2 2 Stand amp Flexible Media Support System 2 2 2 3 Desktop Flexible Media Support System 2 6 2 4 Blade Installation 2 8 2 5 Cable Connections 2 5 1 USB Interface 2 10 2 5 2 Parallel Interface 2 13 2 5 3 RS 232 Interface 2 13 2 0 4 Data Transmitting 2 13 3 The Control Panel 3 1 The LCD Panel 3 1 3 2 Menu in On line Mode 3 2 3 3 Menu in Off line M
27. vinyl media This manual covers the following models of Jaguar IV series cutting plotters e J4 61 for media width 50mm 1 97 770mm 30 3 e J4 101S for media width 50mm 1 97 1270mm 50 e J4 1325 for media width 50mm 1 97 1594mm 62 7 e J4 183S for media width 300mm 11 8 1900mm 74 8 1 2 Package Items The package of the Jaguar IV model contents the items listed below please check carefully lf you find any item missing please consult your local dealer for further assistance standard Item Quantity 1 Cutting Plotter 2 Stand Set for J4 101S 132S 183S only Optional for J4 61 2 piece of T shape stand 1 piece of stand beam 18 pieces of M6 screws 1 piece of M5 L shape hexagon screw driver 1 piece of Installation Guide for Stand Set 12 pieces of M6 screws 1 piece of M4 L shape hexagon screw driver 3 Flexible Media Support System Package Items 183S 1325 101S 1 set of Roll Media Flange 2 pieces V 1 set of Roll Holder 2 pieces 1 set of Roll Holder Guide Bushes 4 pieces 1 set of Roll Holder Support 2 pieces 1 piece of M6 L shape hexagon screw driver 1 piece of Installation Guide for Roll Holder 1 piece of M5 L shape hexagon screw driver 1 set of Desktop Support Brackets 2 pieces 4 pieces of Plastic Foot 4 pieces of M4 screws General Information 1 1 GC Jaguar IV User Manual 4 Accessories 1 piece of User s Compact Disk 1 piece of AC power Cor
28. workspace b Alt F4 Oie ee EER REN OE Prints the active document SignPal 8 5 Instruction CE mib L an 20 i A 4 a ox Tx mesak a0 centimeters po H LI L S o 000em A x v Fil stroke Editor ml GCC Jaguar IV User Manual Si2nPal Expert A Printer paper orientation does not match document Adjust printer autcrnatically 12 Set the Scale as 100cm 1m 100 in Print page Printer r Preview Hame Geca HP LaserJet 2100 EN Properties Status Ready Type HP Laserdet 5100 PCL 6 f ASCII PostScript data Binary Copies Number of copies aaa Scale C Fit drawing to paper C Fit border to paper Tiling Frint tiled pages Overlap en Advanced W Use device margins i gnore overprint i m Print Options M Selection only Border wireframe Substrate Guides Grid Template Position Center Offset x 0 000em Offset fi oair 13 Load the printout vinyl on the plotter and select File gt Cut Contour to send data You can preview the job and change cutter s parameter settings in Properties tab of Cut Contour window The Production Manager will be automatic activated to complete the job SignPal 8 5 Instruction A 4 16 GCC Jaguar IV User Manual g SignPal Expert Untitled 2 ka File Edit view Arrange Text Effects Bitmap Wind
29. you have any question please contact us or your local distributor for assistance Accu Aligning System 5 5 GCC Jaguar IV User Manual 5 4 Contour Cutting For accurate contour cutting with AAS function please proceed the following steps Step 1 Creating Graphics m Create the graphic that you want to print and cut in your software amp BABY oe IN CAR m Create a contour for cutting around the graphic TIPS1 Leave some space between the graphic and contour line TIPS2 Create the contour in a separate layer and assign a different color for it m Add registration marks around the graphic Note The Multiple Copies function is also available It automatically copy the graphic and registration marks Accu Aligning System 5 6 GCC Jaguar IV User Manual Step 2 Placing the Registration Marks m The AAS Layout Instruction 10 mm 0 39 in 30 rim 1 18 in 10 mm 0 3 in Track Of Pinch Roller grey stip 10 nan Os mj 5 mim 0 2 in aE tai ee an mu me Em F h 0 93 ing 209 Mork AAS I Layout Instruction 3rd Mark Standard media verification Oracle white color vinyl 651 25 mm 5 mmj0 2 in Grafityp white color vinyl 0 98 in 5 white color vinyl 20 mm E 0 79 in Mark size T f Length 25 mm 0 98 in I Thickness 1 mnit in BO mma 15 ir margin between mark amp graph 5 mmi 0 2 in wis EPa hae re urma a In Adm erpangded mode or wit Both unexpanded mode X Desi
30. 2 ne vib di yha Unmanaged File bic ii Illustrator Plug In A 7 GCC Jaguar IV User Manual 4 Select the registration marks needed Ai Ge Edt Object Type Select Effect View Window Helo Wm oe o Mud Objects Pv Pv Sua ae shil y oodo n Os O E ede SS biji miem M 7 AASII Reg Mark Setting Prog V1 03 02 Ad o aaa sticker111 Converted The AAS Registration Mark Auto Generation Setting START H 4 Paint Poistioning Length mm 25 Thickness mm l 3 QAZ Se v ZEAE g Margin mm 3 w ay a C Segmental Poistioning X Step men 500 Y Step men 500 C Multiple Copies LAYERS No of XCopies l1 Space mm y ip 5 LEL E A 2 No of Y Copies 1 C Copies with outine ARAA AA E AA E ee Eke Dek ee tee ee E Execute The AAS Registration Mark Auto Generaton Setting END 1 Layer w y y 5 Three types of registration marks are introduced here 4 Point Positioning Segmental Positioning and Multiple Copies AASII Reg Mark Setting Prog 1 03 02 fx Note rentem The values entered in the 4 Point Positioning section length Miles a thickness and margin will still be applied when you tick gunn Segmental Positioning or Multiple Copies Segmental Poisitioning 4 Stepimm s00 Y Stepimm s00 C Multiple Copies No oF Copies Margint mn lo No of Y Copies Copies with outline Progress Sa SSS SS SS
31. 2 To set a new origin at the present tool carriage position In offline mode moving the tool carriage to desired position by Arrow Keys then press ENTER key to set a new origin While moving with the parameters of XY axes displayed press MISC key will enable fine tune movement press MISC key again to disable the function PAUSE RESUME To temporarily halt the cutting process To resume the process by press Pause Resume key again ONLINE OFFLINE 1 To switch between online mode and offline mode 2 To stop the cutting job or abort the change of setting Once press this key the cutting job will be terminated immediately and cannot be resumed OFFSET To set or modify the distance between the blade tip andthe 0 000 1 000mm 0 275mm center axis FORCE To set or modify the value of tool force 5 600gram For Jaguar IV_R when the cutting force exceeds 450g the 5 gram per step maximum cutting speed would be 15cm sec and the cutting quality would be Small Letter Mode 0 2g and while the cutting force is 300g 449g the maximum cutting speed would be 30 cm sec and the cutting quality would be Fine Mode 0 59 Speed To set or modify tool speed at horizontal moving 3 153cm sec 72cm sec 3cm sec per step Up Speed To set or modify tool speed at vertical moving 3 153cm sec 72cm sec 3cm sec per step Cutting Quality To set or modify cutting quality Draft Fair Normal While
32. 9200pbs 8 Bits with NO Parity 19200pbs 8 Bits with ODD Parity 19200pbs 8 Bits with EVEN Parity Firmware To display the version number of Firmware and FPGA code Version To select displayed languages on LCM panel in English es Language Spanish Italian Deutsch Japanese Portuguese Polish Turkish or Frenc h inch oz Scale Length To adjust the scale of media length and width that may cause by the thickness of the media The Denominator is the actual length and the Numerator is the ideal length measured from the resultant For example cutting a line with 500 0 mm length The Scale Width procedure as follows 1 Press the LEFT ARROW to choose the Numerator and select 500 0 mm 2 Cut the length by sending a graph file 3 Measure the length then use the RIGHT ARROW key to choose the Denominator then 4 Press UP ARROW DOWN ARROW to change the values of the actual length To select USB Mode from the LCM panel Two USB modes are available GCC USB Mode and Common USB Mode GCC USB Mode For 32 bit driver Windows XP 2000 7 Vista Common USB Mode Both for 32 bit amp 64 bit driver Windows XP 7 Vista The Control Panel 3 8 GCC Jaguar IV User Manual 4 Operation 4 1 Media Loading 4 1 1 Loading the Sheet Media To load the media properly please follow the procedures listed below Use the lever on the upper right side of the cutting plotter to raise or lower down pinch rollers Pull the leve
33. Drawl 3 gms5 v CT fG C s AASII Contour cutting System VBA 3 Click on Apply and select whether you would like to add the registration marks by page size or by object AAS IT Reg Mark Setting i Add Registration Mark by page size Add Registration Mark by Object io Length 5 mm Thickness Margin T mm S Note Add Registration Mark by Object will be the default No of Copies 4 selection if you click on the image whereas Add oR 1 Registration Mark by page size will be the default one M ee when the blank area on the page is clicked Apply Cancel 4 Now you can print out the image file with registration marks CorelDRAW Plug In A 3 GCC Add Registration Mark by page size Jaguar IV User Manual lf you tick Add Registration Mark by page size as shown in the figure below and click Apply your registration marks will be created automatically Note 1 The length setting will be in the range of 5 25mm according to your page size 2 Please DO NOT make any changes to the Origin section when you choose to add registration marks by page size as indicated below otherwise the position of the marks will be changed Workspace Document General Page Size Layout Label Background Guidelines Grid Rulers Styles Save Rulers Nudge Nudge 0 254 Super nudge 2 x 0 254 mm Micro nudge 0 25 mm 2 Same units for Duplicate distance Nudge
34. GCC Jaguar IV Series User Manual http Awww GCCworld com V 6 2012 Mar 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 V 6 2012 Mar GCC Jaguar IV User Manual Important information Thank you for purchasing the GCC Jaguar IV 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 O Correct X 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 overheating and
35. Help New Ctl N eh p Open _tri L Relative mpor Step 2 Add the contour line au GreatCut untitled 1 Help x 168 64 Pars EL m Relative Duplicate 7 z 2 b Duplicate Set og Marks Shift a angelooo M AN Measure M J 300 400 500 P j j i Crothiv O Welding W Contour Find Contour Maximum Gray Scale 97 Es il BG Andemn Background I a E Recognition Tolerance a p Accuracy very high slower Keep Interior Elements Abstand und Linientuhrung Extended Contour Offset Cancel Comer Shape normal The value of Contour Offset should be 2 0 5mm GreatCut Instruction A 6 GCC Jaguar IV User Manual Step 3 Add the registration marks Set up the value of registration marks a GreatCut untitled 1 File Edit Design Veew Tools Settings Window Help Oseavae y Miscellaneous Ct Job Info Unit of Measurement Register Jog Marks w Undo Redo ShiitF7 w anap Mode P Choose Language 4 Point Positioning Size The length of marks gt Range 5mm 50mm Setup Register Print Jog Marks Dhi gt Optimized Setting 25mm Jog Marks Object margin The distance Caa H E between marks and images eee gt Range Omm 50mm gt Optimized Setting 5mm align to working area hes o Line thickness the line thickness Size of marks object margin WW corners to the outer side gt Range
36. LI a F SOLN BHP 0 rrilirneters Er az lofi gt gt Pagel lt FA gt IX 726 172 124 719 Next click for Drag Scale Second click for Rotate Skew Dbl clicking tool selects all objects Shift click multi selects Alt click digs A CorelDRAW Plug In A 3 GCC Jaguar IV User Manual Note 1 To save your materials in addition to amending object margins you can also adjust the length of the registration marks 5mm minimum when you apply 4 Point Positioning see table 1 for suggestions based on different material sizes The smaller the size is the smaller the distance between the object and the registration marks is see the figures below Area to be cut 25mm 5mm Page size Suggested mark length unit inch unit mm unit mm AG 4 19 x 5 83 AS 5 89 8 27 es Ad 827 x 1 60 A3 11 69 x 16 54 A2 16 54 x 23 39 23 A1 23 39 x 33 11 and above 25 Table 1 25mm is the suggested value for the registration mark length 2 The size of the registration marks would affect the accuracy of registration mark detection so please make sure the amount you enter is reasonable 3 If you change the paper size you will have to reset the registration marks otherwise the previous setting will be applied CorelDRAW Plug In A 3 GCC Jaguar IV User Manual Segmental Positioning For precise cutting quality it is suggested to select Segmental Positioning when you are worki
37. O I Deki 1 OD Cat O 4M Layer 1 iy Print Setup Se Collect For Output cory Publish To PDF Publish Page To ConceptShare we OPA Document Properties Open Recent gt Exit Alt F4 meters ka x as v v JDM 4 1of1 gt Page 1 e sa Bie M 128 179 316 087 gt E YA Document color profiles RGB sRGB IEC61966 2 1 CMYK Japan Color 2001 Coated Grayscale Dot Gain 15 gt 0 amp Please note that if you use CorelDraw X5 you must follow the steps below Click the color page and go to the Color conversions performed by and then select the model name of you cutter CorelDRAW Plug In A 3 GCC CorelDRAW X5 Untitled 1 File Edit View Layout Arange Effects Bitmaps Text Table Tools Window Help E BD amp HW 6 gouge T a v Snapto amp E O 210 0mm va 0 E a 15 0mm va 5 Pin 4c 0 1 mm A Lf v EA F femal E flog Units millimeters v menm NA Sin Ga E AAAY q te En E EPET Wed Fas ed Se S et S P rk Pet Wl aa Kel RH eal we cee ek Ish BE ove te aoe i la ies oes ced Peel U aar PR rs haere Bris ERO i Object Manager a paag Layer F Layer 1 ia E _ Page 1 Re O 4B Codes EER ee Se P SH Clone Layer 4 General Color Composite Layout Prepress i No Issues OB D Mark Layer Print composite Print separations Use document color settings O use color proof setting
38. Paper Attrib File Function lt gt 3 3 Offset 0 250 mm Save To Default a 0 gt Note l History Files Quality The length setting for the Use Plotter Setting Back to Home cutting line of Die Cut is in the BENE range of 0 2000mm whereas 445 Origin using printer setting Mime that of Kiss Cut is 0 100mm Die Cut Length 1 00 mm Length 1 00 mm Force 40 g Figure 4 20 When the job is completed and you untick the Die Cut function you will be able to adjust the pen speed pen force and offset in the section on the top following normal operating procedures see figure 20 EOF FE Option Paper Attrib le Function Pen Speed Note 1 The extension of the blade has to be set to cut through both the SaveToDefaut top layer and the backing in the Delete oooO very beginning You then adjust istory Files the tool force for the best cutting Pen Force 0 g lt Offset 0 250 mm Draft Quality performance Elbe Ploter setting 2 Once the Die Cut function is Back to Home i r Foen activated it will perform on all the C Die Cut line segments on the object Figure 4 21 Operation 4 11 GCC Jaguar IV User Manual 4 7 2 Jaguar IV Print Driver setting gt Paper Page Connecting Multiple Cutters to one PC This function allows your computer to recognize the cutter you wish to perform your job on from other cutte
39. S SS SSS SS SS SSE Illustrator Plug In A 7 GCC Jaguar IV User Manual 6 Confirm the registration marks the 4 Point Position mark is used as an illustration in the following steps Ai file Edit Object Type Select Effect View Window Help i essentia s C o Mixed Objects aK FF t sticker111 Converted eps 73 RGB Preview X Weight viele mierime Eee Align Stroke a ai a E Dashed Line gap dest gap dash gap LE TRANSFORM p aian Align Objects Cee LAYERS i Distribute Objects Fig PATHFINDER PE a bb one dd Se o gt a l gt Mark Layer O Distribute Spacing Align To n E 2 Layers i a J F Unmanaged File 7 Click on the blank area on the page and then click Document Setup Ai File Edit Object Type Select Effect view Window Help CHR essentias v PT ox No Selection Stroke 0 0031 v Styles v opacty 10 gt Xf gt Helon esM DR Weight gt 0 003 pt v e e Miter Limits 4 x tele Align Stroker pung _ Dashed Line z CL JL IL IC das gap dash gap dash gap L TRANSFORM Rg PATHFINDER Align Objects E 3 amp 3 amp T fo Distribute Objects LAYERS bb oa dd Align To fly sa l gt __Mark Layer O DOCUMENT INFO ATE Document Name sticker111 Converted eps Color Mode RGB color 2 Layers a A F
40. a shortcut for the software in the Startup folder of the Start menu If this is done each time the computer starts up the software will automatically start up and minimize itself displaying an icon in the system tray of the Windows system tray e Check Clear Application s previous preferences to clear the preferences or clear the check box to retain old preferences e Click OK GCC Production Suite InstallShield Wizard Complete GCC Production Suite has been successtully installed Click Finish to exit the wizard lt Back Finish Cancel 14 Open SignPal 8 5v1 SignPal 8 5 Instruction A 4 6 GCC Jaguar IV User Manual Registration Product Registration Registration is required to use this software Thanks for choosing SignPal Expert 6 5 1 Please take a moment to register your software 15 As you have not registered before please check on the box at bottom to register a new account Registration If you have previously registered with SAi please enter your Registration ID 16 Input your personal information to complete the online registration SignPal 8 5 Instruction A 4 7 GC Jaguar IV User Manual Registration Registration Information Indicates required fields Country Territory SastName FirstName Title oOo O Company oOo Address Line 1 fF Addresstine2 ss s s ty State Province Region Alabama hone 17 If you have registered before please
41. ance beween tnd ard monks Maximum 600 mm 2462 in 50 mmi 1 77 im ini 7 9 TA iniia EA junger Poper Saving Mode Minimum 70 mim 2 76 In depends on graphic design Saf aaan aaria Y Distance beteear lii amp Src marks l Maximum 1770 mm 69 67 in depends on media amp cutter Minimum 70 mm 2 76 in dapent on graphic dasan Repeatability less than 0 3 mum 0 01 in WORKABLE AREA light grey Blocks dth Mark lst Mark Ongin Auto detecting area Track of Pinch Roller jgrey stip 30 mm 1 18 in Oey horace Auto detection function on the 1 mark covers the grey area Suggested 30mm margin on both left and right sides of media sheet Suggested 20 30mm margin on top of media sheet and at least 50mm margin on the bottom edge to prevent sheets dropping or any error occurred while media sizing Step 3 Print the Graphics m Print the graphic and the marks with your printer Scaling 100 Tees So Accu Aligning System 5 7 GCC Jaguar IV User Manual m When printing on a roll media make sure the orientation as following Step 4 Load the printout onto cutter m The Origin Mark is is different from the rest registration marks Please make sure the media is fed with correct direction Step 5 Cut the Contour m Send out the command from software to perform the contour cutting job 5 5 Tips for AAS For getting better results of contour cutting there are some tips below fo
42. cification A 1 A i Jaguar IV User Manual Jaguar IV_R Specification Dimension HxWxD mm 414 930 490 1166 1430 667 1166 1754 667 750 2170 1160 HxWxD in 16 3 36 6 19 2 45 9 56 0 26 3 45 9 69 1 26 3 29 5 85 4 45 7 Net Weight 37 2 kg 53 3 kg 61 kg 105 kg Stand Standar Model Number J4 61 R J4 101 R J4 132 R J4 183 R Roller Type 1320mm 52in 50m 1641 1594mm 62 7in 50mm 1 97in Number ot Pinch Roles Pa 0 8mm 0 03in DC Servo Control 0 600 g 1080 mm sec 42 5 ips Diagonal 4 2 G gravity 0 1 0 mm with an increase of 0 025mm 4 MB USB 2 0 Full Speed Parallel and Serial RS 232C HP GL HP GL 2 0 006 mm 0 025 mm 0 254 mm or 0 1 of move whichever is greater 0 4mm Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes LCD 20 digits x 2 lines 14 Keys 1 Power LED AC 100 240V 50 60 Hz auto switching Max 110watts Dimension HxWxD mm Net Weight Stand o Standard AAS II Optional 15 C 30 C 60 F 86 F Environment 25 75 The Jaguar IV R series are specially designed for reflective films Compatible with Windows 2000 XP 7 Vista The specification and data sheet may vary with different materials used In order to obtain the best output quality please maintain the machine regularly and properly GCC reserves the right to change the specifications at any time without notice Jaguar IV Specification A 1 A Rais Jaguar IV User Manual The ab
43. color is expressed as a combination of cyan magenta yellow and black values This is the color model most commonly used in color printing LAB The CIE LAB model is a device independent color model that expresses color using a luminance value and wo chrominance alues HSB The color is expressed using values for hue saturation and brightness Spot The color is selected from a number of lists of standard ink or ribbon colors provided by established suppliers Duotone Duotone colors are made by overlaying two spot colors The color that is printed first is called the base color and the color hat is printed on top of the base is called the top color Marquee Marquees select part of the image and allow only that part to be edited The marquee can have any shape and its border is marked by a lashing dotted line Move The Move tool copies selected portions of bitmaps marked by marquees Eraser The Eraser tool is used to remove unwanted parts of a bitmap to restore an edited bitmap to its original image or fill an area with the background color SignPal 8 5 Instruction A 4 21 GCC Jaguar IV User Manual Pencil The Pencil tool will create freehand lines on a bitmap using the foreground color kk OR eo Crop The Crop tool allows you to select part of a bitmap and delete the rest of it AutoTrace AutoTrace fe fe fle foo Auto Trace traces each shape in the bitmap ColorTrace The Color Tracing converts
44. 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 having your cutting plotter serviced please make certain that the malfunction is in your cutting plotter not the result of an interface problem or a malfunction in your computer or a software problem Pad Why is the cutting plotter not functioning Possible Causes 7 1 Non Operational Problems Check the following first mE Does the AC power cord plug in properly m Does the AC power cord connected to the power connector properly E Does the power LED still illuminate Solutions lf the LCM is able to display the message the cutting plotter should be in a normal condition Switch off the cutting plotter and turn it on again to see if the problem still existing lf the LCM is not able to display any message contact the technician from your dealer Trouble Shooting 7 1 GCC Jaguar IV User Manual 7 2 Operational Problems some mechanical problems or failure during operation will cause some problems The error messages shown on the LCM present the problem first and followed by recommended actions lf the problem still exists after the recommended actions have been done have your cutting plotter serviced Error Check Media Or Drum or X Motor Error Check Media Or Y Motor Error Check Carriage Se
45. cts on roll edge media Using Single mode to size media will disable this function automatically If the length of the rolled media is less than 2 meters or the weight is light it is recommended to set this mode disabled To help improve tracking and cutting accuracy by turning on Enable the fans If you turn off the vacuum system the fans will remain inactive during cutting or plotting To set or modify AAS offset value You can refer to 5 3 Printer Test for more details To enable to save time on repeated cutting jobs and better Disable tracking After cutting job has finished the media will move back to the origin then move to the end of the plot Both unexpanded To save media by four different modes 1 Length expanded mode 2 Width expanded mode 3 Both expanded mode 4 Both unexpanded mode mode Set To build up the communication between host computer and Communication cutter The Control Panel 3 7 GCC Jaguar IV User Manual m a a a O Rate is to determine the speed of data transmission Data Bits refers to the size of one block of data Parity is used to check if data was revived correctly or not 9600pbs 7 Bits with NO Parity 9600pbs 7 Bits with ODD Parity 9600pbs 7 Bits with EVEN Parity 9600pbs 8 Bits with NO Parity 9600pbs 8 Bits with ODD Parity 9600pbs 8 Bits with EVEN Parity 19200pbs 7 Bits with NO Parity 19200pbs 7 Bits with ODD Parity 19200pbs 7 Bits with EVEN Parity 1
46. d 1 piece of data cable RS 232C 1 piece of data cable USB cable 1 set of Blade Holder Assembly Installed in tool carriage of the cutting plotter 1 piece of Blade Installed in Blade Holder 1 piece of Safe Blade 1 piece of Cutting Pad for Vinyl cutting 1 piece of Tweezers 1 piece of Promise Card 1 3 Product Features The following are the main features of the Jaguar IV series cutting plotters Tri port connectivity provides you with greater flexibility Up to 600 gram cutting force Up to 60 inch per second cutting speed Guaranty 10 meter tracking User friendly multi language control panel Ingenious media basket optional item Enhanced Accu Aligning System for automatic contour cutting General Information 1 2 GCC Jaguar IV User Manual 1 4 Appearance of Jaguar IV 1 4 1 The Front View Figure 1 1 Grid Drums move the media back and forth during operation Tool Carriage performs the cutting with the installed blade and pen with AAS module J g Control panel consists of 14 control keys and 1 LED and 1 LCM showing messages and menus Slicer Groove slice off the extra media easily along this groove 1 i Platen provides the Alignment Rulers media can be aligned Cutting Pad provides the surface for holding and with the clear guide line protection of blade when the blade is supporting media while marks cutting performing cutting Figure 1 1
47. d im A Sa oma Chi fGB Preview x Open Recent Files j is EIT Brows in Bridge AleCHHO kd ia Shave My Sereen l t Device Centil i gt i Clos Chi W E Save Chhs L Ei 4 Save As Shift Crs i SwesCopy AlsClss gt Save as Template ca Cheki SATRON Ad Save for Web amp Devices AlbShiMCths Weights few Ga Reyert Fi l Ta a aces r r E aa pei B rE oy Fab ae Align Stroke FF OF Ff I Save for Mixmaoft Oltce E oehd Line D Ego R DON 1 O S E NA ih Gg de Hitt nH WiN i Sd Great ot H byl Sexipts rT E fale Document Setup Alt g Document Color Mode T p hb LAYERS Aa Ta ERRET al W j H sAN tea T li 2 Pitan S a i em Abgn To i c A Bye D sal a d c oe ba 737 EAL d w GO Unmanaged File bot i gt Illustrator Plug In A 7 GCC Jaguar IV User Manual 15 Select the cutter model position the object in the bottom left corner and then click Print Marks and Bleed Output Graphics Color Management Advanced Summary Printer Print Preset Custom PPD General Copies Collate C Reverse Order All Ignore Artboards Bange J Skp Berk tbo Media Size Defined by Driver v Transverse wat Height Options Placement x Y Do Not TN OfFit to Page Custom Scale Wi g H OTe ful Pages al i rere Scale Ws o H Print Layers Visible amp Printable Layers v
48. d of usage the cutting quality might be affected By increasing the cutting force it might do the trick However once the blade is worn out and no longer provides a reliable cutting you should replace a new one The blade is consumable and must be replaced as often as necessary to maintain the cutting quality The quality of the blade deeply affects cutting quality So be sure to use a high quality blade to ensure good cutting results Installation 2 9 GCC Jaguar IV User Manual 2 5 Automatic Blade Length Adjustment Figure 2 18 is the new blade holder with a scale and the carriage with a mark cannneneeeeeeeeeee ee UTEEEEEEE ETT Figure 2 18 Figure 2 19 There are 10 units on the scale each unit equals to 0 1 mm allowing you to adjust the blade length for 0 00mm 5 00mm Figure 2 18 Follow the steps below to adjust the length of the blade 1 Keep your blade length as 0 before you start adjusting 2 Align one of the scales on the blade holder to the mark on the carriage 3 Select Blade Length Adjust under CUT TEST on the LCM enter the blade length wished in Set Length test the blade holder first and then test the blade length by pressing ENTER Note Keep the blade holder at the same position when you perform blade holder and blade length tests 4 When blade holder and blade length tests are finished the screen will show you to what degree the unit of the value following CW or
49. de wo ee Outside k 25 Offset 2 0 g Ra a A a Steps 1 4 a l o wa 22 ERTE PIS ty 5 AT Pi ARE TEE Or gt a 4 y 6 v zA 4 4 iof gt gt B Pagel lt FA 943 711 83 283 Next click for Drag Scale Second click for Rotate Skew Dbl clicking tool selects all objects Shift click multi selects Alt click digs A E CorelDRAW Plug In A 3 GCC Jaguar IV User Manual Contour cutting through CorelDraw Step 1 Position the paper with registration marks printed by your printer on the GCC cutter Step 2 Select Files gt Print W CorelDRAW X5 Untitled 1 aAA Edit View Layout Arrange Effects Bitmaps Text Table Tools Window Help SEE c a New Ctrl N gt GE as m 40 wy Snapto H E New From Template Foal n a Be At P Open CrHt 0 wal 0 k og Units milimeters 0 1 men 15 0 via R 2 ig puso eo te ee F PAR E E a eee tenes Mau Caw eat ei ied By 3 Tr PENA E ae eeetees a s aaan Object Manager gt a xX A FS Close All EAE Layer ic Layer 1 W Save Chis EIS rer i EY Save As Ctr Shiftes O 4B Codes QUIE Seve As Template i se S i eve mi ark Layer ke Fal Acquire Image gt g gi Impor Ctrl I Gh Exot ChE E i Export For Office o a Export For Web Py Export HTML F Send To gt J i C Rectangle ms Bit CaP Print Ctrl P _ Master Page 4 EME ae O 4B Cords SQ Print Preview
50. driver setup Installation 212 GCC Jaguar IV User Manual Step 1 Connecting your GCC cutter 1 Turn on the machine 2 Connect the USB connector to the machine and then USB driver will installed automatically It will take a few minutes to find the device Please DO NOT disconnect the USB cable until the installation has completed You can double click the USB icon on the taskbar to make sure the USB device is detected G80 Er DEES Your device is ready to use USS Printing Support af Ready to use Mo Printer Attached y Ready to use 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 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 9 EXPERT 24 Pari Win 7 Vista XP 32 bit Driver Win 7 Vista XP 64 bit Driver User Manual a Great Gut Design Source Clipart coy 3 Click Next to start the driver installation Installation 2 13 Jaguar IV User Manual FA GCC Driver Inetallation Start installation You are now ready to install GCC Driver Please make sure that USB device is connected Press Next to continue or pres
51. e vinyl Please check the Blade Specification About the Tool in Appendix After you notice all the above you ll enjoy your gigantic signs production 4 6 When Completing the Cutting Job After completing the cutting job raise the sheet loading lever and then remove the material You can also cut off the finished job by the Safe Blade a standard accessory along the knife guide Figure 4 17 SS aly z x i Z ara N H gt Figure 4 17 Operation 4 9 GCC Jaguar IV User Manual 4 7 Jaguar IV Print Driver setting 4 7 1 Jaguar IV Print Driver setting gt Option Page Die Cut The Die Cut function must be activated with the Kiss Cut function to avoid the falling of cut through materials and material jam beneath the carriage Die Cut helps you to cut through the backing of the material while Kiss Cut cuts through only the top layer but not the backing This will leave only tiny bits of the backing attached to the top layer creating complete individual patterns with backing sheets see figure 18 and 19 Blade i Top layer Backing sheet Vinyl Kiss cut Die cut Figure 4 18 Cutting line Die Cut Kiss Cut Figure 4 19 Operation 4 10 GCC Jaguar IV User Manual To activate the Die Cut function go to Option tick Die Cut and enter the amount you wish for the Length and Force of both Die Cut and Kiss Cut then click OK see figure 19 Option
52. ect the RS 232C cable to the serial connector of the assigned serial port COM1 or COM2 of your host computer 2 Set up the communication parameters Baud Rate and Data Bits Parity to match the setting of software package refer to chapter 3 Misc key description Caution Please turn off the plotter before plugging the RS 232C cable 2 6 4 Data Transmitting 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 Installation 2 15 GCC Jaguar IV User Manual Option 2 Most cutting software packages are able to emulate HP GL or HP GL 2 commands As long as the file is HP GL or HP GL 2 format the cutting plotter can output the data precisely Installation 2 16 GCC Jaguar IV User Manual The Control Panel This chapter describes the button operations with the LCM menu flowcharts of Jaguar IV When the cutting plotter is ready for use as described in Chapter 1 amp 2 all functions are under default parameters 3 1 The LCD Panel F N POWER D SPEED FORCE OFFSET lt P ON OFF MISC TOOL SELECT DATA CLEAR CUT TEST LINE PAUSE RESUME ENTER lt LCD Control Panel on Jaguar IV series gt Function To display functions and error messages To indicate the power status light up power on light off power off
53. ect the features you do not want to install GCC Production Suite of P5449 k 2645 K ICC Profiles size will vary OF Sateet Sentinel System Driver 7 4 0 OE Destination Folder C Program Files GCC4GCC Production Suite Browse Space Required an L 404000 K Space Available on C 2 PROB K A To change the default destination folder click Browse and choose a new destination folder B To check that the drive you are installing to has enough space for the installation a Click Disk Space b From the drop down menu select the drive you want to install to and verify that it has enough space for the installation c Click OK The installation drive changes to the selected drive when you click OK 8 Select the Program folder where the shortcut for the software will appear A new folder is automatically created for the product 9 Click Next to install the software SignPal 8 5 Instruction A 4 3 GCC Jaguar IV User Manual GCC Production Suite Select Program Folder Please select a program folder Setup will add program icons to the Frogram Folder listed below ou may type a new folder name or elect one from the existing folders list Click Next to continue Administrative Tools Code eter ColorPRINT Server Compatibility EasySlGh v5 Games Microsoft Office PosterPrint 12 Cancel GCC Production Suite Setup Status GCC Production Suite i configuring your new software installation
54. election v A v Stroke v 2ptova M styler M Opacity 100 gt Eg e _chickens ai eps 25 CMYK Preview Untitled 1 50 CMYK Preview x _ one camel ai 50 CMYK Preview X chickens ai eps 25 CMYK Preview Untit x FP 2 EFS QL PADY e 8 RKI Y axis Co FNE DEO RYE Ax a N T Illustrator Plug In A 7
55. ent of 1mm Panel Setup Select lt gt OK ENTER Restore default Select lt gt OK ENTER Save parameter Select lt gt OK ENTER MISC Firmware X X XX FPGA Vx x mm dd yy Auto Unrolled Media Select lt gt OK ENTER Vacuum Select lt gt OK ENTER Media Back amp Forth Select lt gt OK ENTER Set Communication Select lt gt OK ENTER AAS Offset Select lt gt OK ENTER Both Expanded Mode Length Expanded Mode Paper Saving Mode Select lt gt OK ENTER Width Expanded Mode Both Unexpanded Mode Select Language English Chinese Select lt gt OK ENTER Select Unit Metric cm gf or English Select lt gt OK ENTER measurement inch oz Scale Length Select lt gt OK ENTER Scale Width Select lt gt OK ENTER USB Printer Type GCC USB Mode Select lt gt OK ENTER Common USB Mode The Control Panel GCC Jaguar IV User Manual 3 4 Menu Items Below describes the functions of menu items Media sizing To measure media width Maximum Tracking 150 meters Edge To measure media width and pull the media back till the front Maximum Tracking eee papersensoropen Some Single To measure media width and length Maximum Tracking 10 meters POWER Arrow Keys 1 To move the tool carriage position on X or Y axis 2 To select functions or change values of settings ENTER 1 The displayed parameters will be saved automatically
56. enter your Registration code as below to open SignPal 8 5v1 software Registration TF you have previously registered with 54i please enter your Registration ID Registration ID Ido not have a registration ID Cancel SignPal 8 5 Instruction A 4 GCC Jaguar IV User Manual Si2nPal Expert SignPal Expert 8 5 Runtime hours until password expires 582 51 Licensed tai ee 7 YWHS JONI PWPCJ TFY7 KYOF YRF 1 SignPal Expert Untitled 1 y ka File Edit View Arrange Text Effects Bitmap Window Help PORRBAFZLRA Too BRSQe r t 0 10 20 30 40 sj a wo Ca Tip of the Day Fonts that you have used in a document are listed at the top of the font list for easy access FOCUNWRWOSH RSLPLPANPP LS 30 M Show tips at startup lt Back Next gt RET TAAT A O OOS gt For Help press F1 Stroke E Fil WE SignPal 8 5 Instruction A 4 e 9 GC Jaguar IV User Manual 2 Set up your GCC Cutter on Production Manager 1 Open Production Manager 8 5v1 2 Choose and set up your GCC cutter Note that AAS II System only works on Jaguar IV and Puma Ill Add Setup Choo a device Whati the brand name of your winyl cutter GCE Whati the model name of your Gl ecce Cutter Add Setup What do vou want to call your new setup SignPal Jaguar IV 32 How is your SignPal Jaguar W 132 connected to your computer a as SignPal 8 5 Instruction A 4 10
57. es are effective only when operated with media certified by GCC Jaguar IV Specification A 1 GCC Jaguar IV User Manual Blade Specification For cutting thick fluorescent and reflective vinyl Also for cutting detailed work in standard vinyl 20200159G The blade is 45 with Red Cap 5 unit package 0 25 mm offset For cutting reflective vinyl cardboard sandblast flock and stencil sharp edge 265012020G The blade is 60 with Green Cap 0 50 mm blade offset i For cutting thin sandblast mask and stencil with friction feed or sprocket feed machine 26500059G The blade is 60 with Blue Cap 0 25 mm blade offset For Cutting small text and fine detail Sharp blade with smallest offset 26500060G The blade is 0 175 mm blade offset with Black Cap Blade Specification A 2 GCC Jaguar IV User Manual About the Tool A generic term referring to the blade that cuts the sheet the pen that does plotting and the LED bombsight option used for pointing to the reference point OFFSET is the distance that the blade tip is displaced from the centerline of the blade Blade Central line Blade tip offset Protrusion Length of the Blade Thickness of the media t1 Protrusion length of the blade p Thickness of the a base paper t 2 Length of protrusion t1 t 2 2 but for your convenience you may just make it about 0 3mm 0 5mm beyo
58. fferent material sizes The smaller the size is the smaller the distance between the object and the registration marks is see the figures below Area to be cut 25mm 5mm Page size Suggested mark length unit inch unit mm unit A6 4 13 x 5 83 AS 6 83 x 8 27 sO A4 8 27 lt 11 69 A2 16 54 x 23 39 23 A1 23 39 x 33 11 and above 297 Table 1 25mm is the suggested value for the registration mark length 2 The size of the registration marks would affect the accuracy of registration mark detection so please make sure the amount you enter is reasonable Illustrator Plug In A 7 GCC Segmental Positioning AASII Reg Mark Setting Prog Y1 03 02 4 Point Foisitioning Lengthirmn Thicknessimm E Marginimm Segmental Poisitioning s Stepimmi Y Stepimm C Multiple Copies Mo of Copies Marginimm o Jaguar IV User Manual For precise cutting quality it is suggested to select Segmental Positioning when you are working on an extra long or large sized image to increase cutting accuracy Segmental Positioning X Step The distance of intermediate position on the X axis Y Step The distance of intermediate position on the Y axis gt Range 200mm 600mm gt Optimized Setting Less than 500mm No of Y Copies C Copies with outline Progress gg gg gg gy The system will create the marks as shown in the picture below Ai Fie Edt Object Type Se
59. g portis Documents will print to the first free checked port Fort O uspooa O uspooe USBOO1 O Send To Microsoft One Ol Microsoft Document Im LI XPSPott Description Local Fort Local Fort Local Port Enable bidirer tonal support C Enable printer pooling Figure 4 24 b Expert 24 Properties Virtual printer port fo Virtual printer port fo Virtual printer port fo All il Printer HF Color Las A Jaguar 18 Eea gt Apply Noel ae N Expert 24 Print to the following port s Documents will print to the first free checked port Part O useoo4 USbooe O useon O Send To Microsoft One CO Microsoft Document Im O XPS Part ilii Enable brdrechoral support Description Local Port Local Port Local Port Enable printer pooling Figure 4 25 Operation Virtual printer port fo Virtual printer port fo Virtual printer port fo Printer ae HF Color Laz Jaquarly 1 8 gt Configure Port 4 13 GCC Jaguar IV User Manual Chapter 5 Accu Aligning System 5 1 Introduction The Jaguar IV series cutting plotters feature a standard Accu Aligning System AAS II to guarantee precise contour cutting quality by detecting the registration marks printed around the graphic m Avoid any kind of light source horizontally illuminating the AAS module PROHIBITED ACCEPTABLE E DO NOT take
60. gly Each set of parameters includes Speed Force Offset Up Speed and Quality though the latter two will not be displayed in this section To adjust or check individual parameters go back to the responding keys on the panel and press Enter to confirm Set Smoothing To enable smooth cutting function Enable Cut Over Cut To generate an overcut to facilitate weeding 0 00mm 1 00mm 0 00mm 0 05mm per step Set Tangential To enable the emulated tangential cutting mode for thicker Enable Mode media types and small letter cuts Note while the Offset value setting at 0 000 mm Set Tangential Mode will automatically be disabled Pouncing To make perforated patterns 0 200mm Omm In order to use this function Pouncing tool must be installed Before start pouncing place pouncing strip on top of the cutting pad to protect the cutting pad Set the value as 0 mm to disable the pouncing mode Pouncing tool is an optional item Panel Setup Accept setup command To accept commands of the Force Speed Cutting Quality and Offset only via software Control panel only To accept commands of the Force Speed Cutting Quality and Offset only via control panel of the cutter Restore To turn all parameters of the menu items to factory default Default settings MISC To avoid paper jam and motor crash by automatically unroll Enable media 50cm and up before cutting while enabled Auto unroll only effe
61. h 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 sever vibration e Keep the temperature between 15 and 30 C 60 86 F in the workshop e The relative humidity of the working environment should be between 25 to 75 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 matches 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 22 GCC Jaguar IV User Manual 2 2 Stand amp Flexible Media Support System for J4 101S 132S 183S Please examine supplied items in the accessory box of stand carton 2 piece of I shape stand 1 piece of stand beam 18 pieces of M6 screws 1 piece of M5 L shape hexagon screw driver 1 piece of Installation Guide for Stand Set e Remove the plotter body and the accessories from the shi
62. icensed not sold to pou by 54 International Inc for use on a non exclusive nor transterable basis only under the following terns and 5 4 International Inc reserves any rights not expressly granted to pou Yg may not disclose to any third party any confidential information concerning the Softe or 5 4 Intemational Inc or use such confidential mnformation to the detriment of accept the terms of the license agreement do not accept the terme of the license agreement 6 If you did not have any previous versions of the software installed skip to the next step If you still have a previous version of the software installed you will be prompted to overwrite the existing installation Click Yes to overwrite any previous installation of the software Question oA A previous installation has been Gebecbed Would you lke to overwrite this installation ve 7 Select the features of the software that you want to install and click Next e Check GCC Production Suite to install the software e Check Samples to install sample files e Check SafeNet Sentinel System Driver to install the software driver for this key If you do not use this type of key you do not need to install this driver SignPal 8 5 Instruction A 4 GCC Jaguar IV User Manual GCC Production Suite Select Features Select the features setup will install Select the features You want to stall and desel
63. ices based on Job Information e DesignEditor DesignEditor helps you manage the various layers and objects in your design You can choose to display some layers and hide others delete or add layers and do similar functions ith individual objects frranging Objects P Distribute Distributing allows you to evenly distribute a number of objects throughout an area Working with Color TP Eyedropper The Eyedropper tool sets the fill options of the selected objects to match the color pattern or gradient fill of whatever it clicks on If you click on a bitmap the eyedropper will return a solid color that matches the pixel you clicked on Using Fivstroke Editor P Overprint The Overprint setting is used to identify areas of your design that are covered by multiple layers of ink or vinyl These areas may require special reatment in order to be output successfully For example in some output devices a higher heat setting must be used when multiple layers are present This may require that those objects SignPal 8 5 Instruction A 4 19 GCC Jaguar IV User Manual be output using a separate printing pass wonirawinStapes Fan For Fan shape you can adjust the Outer radius Thickness Rotation angle and the Sweep angle Arrow For Arrows you can adjust the Arrow Length A ngle Tail Length and Width Cap Length and Working with Tet tT Text Block Size Adjusting Text Block
64. iew Window Help Ez v eo peers Distribute Objects a dd DOCUMENT INFO A Distribute Spacing Align To Document sfp amp Name sticker111 Converted eps Color Mode RGB color Color Profile none Ruler Units millimeters Artboard Dimensions 148 6798 mm x 145 2831 mm Show Images in Outline Mode OFF Highlight Substituted Fonts OFF Highlight Substituted Glyphs OFF Preserve Text Editability Simulate Colored Paper OFF Illustrator Plug In ESSENTIALS OI 2 x LAYERS Wg ee o Salli Mark Layer ie 2 Layers 2 ag F GCC Jaguar IV User Manual 12 Print out the file with the contour line and the registration marks A ee oe jee pet oe ie ie o Oa e wis 5 j a gt Bre Cowles a Aap aaa oeae e e 7s E Ps all Coie j pts Fe Gln i m k Erre m Emp ilea Eien jir im i P eaa ented gt 7 irie ps i 1 ryhe g Tews ki Ehin ahs LE Sena Copy jeCahi gi 5s rgbt 1 iehi DAS Sieve ier Meh Devens iaid H Pern ma E Dea oy Marad Pee oO ee tl Omes wa i F Deere Srey alec T reren O ria pide i re amp aro nia Wk b H al Mi i 13 Place the printed file on the cutter lower the pinch rollers and then position the carriage at the origin of the registration marks 14 Send the file to the cutter i Hew Cil N auf pa me E W entom Tenge mieca LS Sine a oeio ae a DY ad meb SS ho
65. inch rollers Figure 4 6 before the lever is pushed backwards to ensure accurate media width detection Pull up bottom to release grip ENABLE Figure 4 5 4 1 2 Loading the Roll Media Put the roll media guide bushes on two roll holders Figure 4 6 Roll media guide bushes Figure 4 6 Option A Recommended Insert the two roll holders into the roll media support set then place the roll media directly between the two roll holders Figure 4 7 Operation 4 3 GCC Figure 4 7 Option B Use the media flanges Insert a roll media flange at the end of each roll media and tighten the thumbscrew until the roll media is firmly gripped see Figure 4 8 Then put the roll media on the roll holders Adjust the position of the roll media ensure that media flanges are able to run in the grooves of media guide bushes Figure 4 9 Load the media on the platen Please refer to 4 1 1 Loading the sheet media Jaguar IV User Manual After loading the roll media flatten the media on the platen and hold the front edge of the roll media firmly Figure 4 10 Figure 4 10 Operation 4 4 GCC Jaguar IV User Manual Step 4 Note Turn the roll downward to make an equal tension across the media Figure 4 11 Make sure that the media tension is equally distributed from left to right If the media were not tightened enough against the platen it would cause
66. ion parameters to the cutting plotter set up lf your cutting plotter can not recognize HP GL 2 Cmd Error the HP GL 2 or HP GL commands please check the HP GL 2 or HP GL commands applied to your cutting plotter are used properly Trouble Shooting 7 3 GC Jaguar IV User Manual 7 4 Software Problems Check the following first Does your software package indicate that it will work with your computer and cutting plotter Does your software support HP GL and HP GL 2 drivers check the configuration settings of your software Yes No Does the cutting plotter interface Most well known cutting softwares match the requirements of your in the world have drivers for our software cutting plotters If not use software that has HP GL and HP GL 2 emulation supports and you can chose the following three Does your Refer to Chapter drivers software 2 Connecting A3 size HP7475A recommend your cutting A1 size HP7580A using a different plotter AO size HP Draf Pro Exl or cable HP Draf Master N N Yes 0 Try using the Does the software recommende vendor provide a d cable sample file Re power on the Do something about the cutting plotter and error message display on try to send the file LCM or consult your again software vendor Trouble Shooting 7 4 GC Jaguar IV User Manual 7 5 Cutting Quality Problems Note The daily maintenance of your cutting plotter is very important Be sure to clea
67. job m lf there is any adjustments had to be made you can change the offset value by following the steps x Measure the offset values from the printed line and the actual cutting line Enter the AAS Offset under MISC function for the values you just measured then press Enter x Test the cutting again Accu Aligning System 5 4 GCC Jaguar IV User Manual AAS Il offset X and Y value is defined as following Horizontal line is defined as X and vertical is defined as Y x When the actual cutting line and the printed line need to be changed towards the direction of origin mark then simply add the negative value of the offset If the direction is from the opposite of the origin mark then enter positive values for the offset This method apply on both X and Y axle For example If the values set in cutter is X 0 50 mm Y 0 50 mm and the measurement is X1 0 25mm_ Y 1 0 25 mm In following figure the Blue Line refers to the Y Value and the Red Line refers toe the X value We need to adjust AASII offset X new X X1 Y new Y Y1 which means X new 0 25 mm Y new 0 75 then save the set new value to cutter E A Value X Value Y Value Y Value X Value X Value Y Value Y Value Origin Note E Before adjusting the AAS II settings please proceed scaling for width and length E The blade offset value isn t set for this test graphic please set it according to the blade you use E f
68. lect Effect view Window Help AR essentiais O ox No Selection Stroke Opacity CHENE SESUL A cP ASME APANDA eege ETNE ee l RFF ELRO IREF CARE TTL BERG a ales ae bet ale ee S N WE 4 4 1 v A Unmanaged File Illustrator Plug In jim aas test01_C eps 25 CMYK Preview X Segmental Positioning A 7 GCC Jaguar IV User Manual Multiple Copies AASII Reg Mark Setting Prog 1 03 02 Eg It is suggested to select Multiple Copies when you would like to make several copies of one image on your material to C 4 Point Poisitioning increase cutting accuracy Length mr Thicknesstram Margintmn _ Segmental Poisitioning Multiple Copies No of X Copies The numbers of copies on X axis No of Y Copies The numbers of copies on Y axis Stepimmi Y Stepimm 7 Multiple Copies gt Range 1 50 The more copies you make the more j time is needed for data transmission Ee Heo gt Numbers of X Copies Numbers of Y Copies The m Ae total amount of image copies Ee E Ease wa tones re Copies with outline To show outlines of image graphics Margin Space between marks must be 0 or 20 no negative numbers allowed The system will create the as shown in the picture below Ai File Edit Object Type Select Effect View Window Help Ez essentiats O mT oa No S
69. line For System Setup F 80 gf FORCE EE OK ENTER 5 600 with an increment of 5 gram force OFFSET Offset 0 275 MT ee V_ 0 000 1 000 with an increment of 0 025 mm DATA CECAT Clear Data Memory N Cancel OK ENTER DA V lt DAV move origin SPEED Speed 72 cm s me a OK ENTER Speed 3 153 with an increment of 3 cm s gt UP Speed 72 cm s A Select gt OK ENTER Vv UP Speed 3 153 with an increment of 3 cm s Quality normal A Select lt D gt OK ENTER Vv Draft Fair Normal Fine Small Letter CUT TEST Square Cut Select lt gt OK ENTER Repeat AAS Job Select lt gt OK ENTER Repeat Last Plot Select lt gt OK ENTER Pattern Arrow Pattern Cross Arrow Pattern Setting Change v7 OK ENTER Select lt gt OK ENTER Ratio 100 Ratio 100 200 300 400 Ratio Setting Change V7 OK ENTER Select lt gt OK ENTER Test Blade Holder OK ENTER Blade Length Adjust Set Length 0 00mm Select lt gt OK ENTER Change y7 OK ENTER Test Blade Length OK ENTER Turn CW Turn CCW oo The Control Panel GCC Jaguar IV User Manual Offline For System Setup 18 72 F 80 0 0 275M A Select lt gt OK ENTER V7 Set Smoothing Cut Select TS OK ENTER TOOL SELECT OverCut 0 00mm A Select lt gt OK ENTER V7 OverCut 0 00 1 00mm with an increment of 0 05mm Set Tangential Mode Select lt gt OK ENTER Pouncin Omm A Select lt gt OK ENTER J Pouncing 0 200mm with an increm
70. lustrator Plug In A 7 GCC Jaguar IV User Manual User Instructions 1 Open Illustrator 2 Edit your image and create a contour line Note you must have the line width set as 0 001mm all w en Quin True Sekol Effect View wWinduw Heb NE IR essevnas GOO x No Sdection A Ey sot Some e Su BR oy sve ml pai o p roumen seu Peaterences ER stickes 111 Converted eps 73 RGD Prewiew X Contour line Eg eoQyss Ar WEAPON OGRe es mF Heute Objects Isab H Disiribute Spacing Ghgn Te J h fe v za ve Yibe a sad Fih bpl i gt 3 Click on the image and apply the AAS function File gt Scripts gt _AASII_ Plug_In essennais GU x Transform aie l New Cul eN New from Template ShiftColen Open Cato Open Recent Files gt Browse m Bridge AlteCal O Shae My Screen Device Central Chs Cth W Save As Shif Ctrs f Save a Copy AIHCtHS Save as Template Check In STROKE Save for Web amp Devices AlbShifhCtrhS x ke E B Mee Buan Une lB Dashed ono Weight Place Save for Microsoft Office Export GreatCut d g ExportDocsAsFlash gt Document Setup AlsCtie BE gt Document Color Mode SaveDocsAsPDF File Info AltShafteCtdlel SaveDocsAsS G Print CtcHP Ext Ctl Q Other Script CtrkF1
71. n Managev P 10 SignPal AAS II Quick Start cece eee eee P 13 3 Transferring a Software License Using Softkey P 17 4 SignPal 8 5 Feature Lists cc cece eee eee eeeeees P 19 1 Installing the SignPal 8 5 software To install the software you must have Administrator privileges To use the software you must have Administrator or Power User privileges See your Windows user guide for more information 1 Uninstall any previous version of the software 2 Insert the Installation DVD 3 Select a language and click OK 4 Click Next GCC Production Suite Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for GCC Production Suite The Installs hieldA Wizard will install GCC Production Suite on your computer To continue click Next SignPal 8 5 Instruction A 4 GCC Jaguar IV User Manual 5 Read the Software License Agreement and select accept the terms of the license agreement and click Next to accept GCC Production Suite License Agreement Please read the following license agreement carefully SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT This i a legal agreement between you the end user ether an individual or an entity and 5A International lac Fou do not agree with the following you should promptly return the package Use of this program indicates your acceptance of the terms and conditions stated below The enclosed computer program Software is l
72. n below AAS IT Rez Mark Setting Add Registration Mark by page size i Add Registration Mark by Object 4 Point Position Length ac mm Thickness i mm Margin 0 mm Segmental Positioning ks Step Soo ee Y Step coo e Multiple Copies Ho of Copies i Mo of Y Copies i Copies with outline Apply Cancel 4 Point Positioning Length The length of marks gt Range 5nm 50mm gt Optimized Setting 25mm Thickness The line thickness of marks gt Range 1mm 2mm gt Optimized Setting 1mm Margin The distance between marks and images gt Range Omm 50mm gt Optimized Setting 5mm Segmental Positioning X Step The distance of intermediate position on the X axis Y Step The distance of intermediate position on the Y axis gt Range 200mm 600mm gt Optimized Setting Less than 500mm Multiple Copies No of X Copies The numbers of copies on X axis No of Y Copies The numbers of copies on Y axis gt Range 1 50 The more copies you make the more time is needed for data transmission gt Numbers of X Copies Numbers of Y Copies The total amount of image copies Copies with outline To show outlines of image graphics Note The values entered in the 4 Point Positioning section length thickness and margin will still be applied when you tick Segmental Positioning or Multiple Copies CorelDRAW Plug In A 3 GCC Jaguar IV User Manual 4 Poi
73. n up the grid drum and pinch rollers regularly for better cutting accuracy and output quality Is the blade installed correctly and the blade holder fastened securely Is the blade dull Refer to Chapter 2 4 or chipped Blade Installation Replace Is tool force set up with a new properly The default blade for tool force is 80 gf Is the tool offset set up Adjust the tool force to obtain an properly optimum blade force Refer to Chapter 4 3 Cutting Force and Offset Adjustment Is there any dirt adhered to Adjust the tool offset to the blade obtain an optimum value Yes No Remove the blade Please contact your dealer for technician and clean it support Trouble Shooting 7 5 A Kms Jaguar IV Specification Max Cutting Width Max Cutting Length Max Media Loading Width Min Media Loading Width Number of Pinch Rollers Acceptable Material Thickness Drive Motor Max Cutting Speed Offset Memory Buffer Interfaces Mechanical Resolution N gt O O lt O Z e o O Q Io D D 5 Sle zi T S O JJ O O mM 3 49 3 D O oO on D z o O 3 jad se a 3 2 O Distance Accuracy Repeatability Repeat Copy Pouncing Power Supply 4 a S a jg S E a gt 2 lt O O ja gt c C U e Ts o v jo 18 gt MV j 16 218 2 le _ 3 z 2 Q 3 2 lt S jo oO gt 5 5 Power C
74. n you are working on an extra long or large size image to increase cutting quality setup Register Print f Jog Marks Jog Marks type ace AAS Ih a Size Max x Distance The distance of object margin ivf corners to the outer side intermediate position on the X axis gt Range 200 500 mm max x Distance max y Distance Max y Distance The distance of intermediate position on the Y axis Register Marks Print Cutting Marks Size ek gt Range 200 500 mm Cut without Cross L l Size 25 00 mm Offset to Abject 5 00 mm Cancel Line Thickness 1 00 mm The system will create the marks as shown in the picture below M3 GreatCut untitled 1 File Edit Desen View Tools Settings Window Help K FACS gt Relative ange TAN 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 A wit I bo tt iis Segmental Positioning V0 476 18 mm x H 432 68 mm Objects 3 X 759 68 Y 5 1 _ GreatCut Instruction A 6 GCC Jaguar IV User Manual Multiple Copies setup Register f Print f Jog Marks Jog Marks type jecc AAS I 7 When you apply the Multiple Copies function the value that Size object margin if corners ta the outer side Ee RET Stet Ey HESS CET has been set in this section will max x Distance ame still be applied max Y Distance Register Marks Print f Cutting Marks i roa S ZE Cut without Cross L Size 25 00 mm Offse
75. nd the blade holder tip Blade Specification A 2 GCC Jaguar IV User Manual CorelDRAW Plug in Instruction AASII VBA Installer is applicable for CorelDRAW Version 11 12 13 14 15 Installation 1 Check the AAS CorelDraw Installer folder in Jaguar IV Installation CD and double click the AASIIVBAInstaller exe file to run the installation program TAASI Reg Mark Setting 01_03_02 jex A ASTI Installer exe fe GCCAASTI_ Draw 1 gms E GCCAASII_Draw12 gms A GCCAASII_Draw13 gms fe GCCAASTI_Draw14 gms E GCCAASTI_Draw15 gms 2 Press the Install button to begin installing GCC AASII CorelDRAW VBA GCC AASII Installer Welcome to the installer for AAS Il VBA on CorelDRAW version 1112131415 and Adobe Illustrator CS3 CS4 CS5 It is strongly recommended that you exit CorelDRAW and Illustrator program before continuing CorelDRAW Plug In A 3 GCC Jaguar IV User Manual User Instructions 1 Run CorelDRAW to edit your graphics and select all images at once when you wish to plot CorelDRAW 12 E Demo CoreIDRAW 12 A4AS II Demo Tommy cdr File Edit View Layout Arenge Effects Bitmaps Text Tools Window Help x in R42 6AM MAAR omx onla custom v 00 0 mm 32 DA Units millimeters 4 2 54 mn As EA on Za EG xc tal ikl a Ba m aula l 100 v i 1084 977 116 650 Next click For Drag Scale Second click Fo
76. ne big job GCC AASII Multisegment Use this system when the job is large We recommend it for jobs bigger than 60 centimeter It will place extra markers on the sheet which will enhance the accuracy but will take extra time to scan The size of the cropmarks is fixed at 25 mm Just click OK to close the dialog If you have chosen the Multicopy cropmarks there will be extra settings for horizontal copies vertical copies etc please ignore these for now we will get back to them later EasySIGN Instruction A 5 GCC Jaguar IV User Manual 4 Position the croomark Use the panelling tool from the left toolbox to drag the cropmarks around your job Make sure that the croomarks have some white space around them there should not be any objects inside them to make sure they can be scanned accurately 5 Export the job for printing Your design is now ready for production Click File Export and a dialog will come up that enables you to create a file We advise you to use EPS Encapsulated Postscript EPS as the output format this can be read by any RIP or other print software Print the resulting EPS file with the software of your choice 6 Cut the result Place the resulting print in your plotter Set the plotter to offline and use the arrow keys to position the laser within the lower right croomark then set the plotter to online lf you have chosen the cropmarks Multicopy there
77. ng on an extra long or large sized image to increase cutting accuracy AAS II Reg Mark Setting Add Registration Mark by page size Ii Add Registration Mark by Object C 4 Paoink Position Length 25 TM Thickness 1 mm Margin o mm Segmental Positioning Segmental Positioning X Step The distance of intermediate position on the X axis t aeP 300 mm Y Step The distance of intermediate position on the Y axis gt Range 200mm 600mm Y Step 300 ae f Multiple Copies No of Copies i No of Copies 1 Copies with outline Apply Cancel gt Optimized Setting Less than 500mm The system will create the as shown in the picture below File Edit View Layout Arange Effects Bitmaps Text Table Tools Window Help 0 x 4 H A Gl i 120 Snapto 3 400 0 mm pela 50 _ m Som oo Be a gla k se E ane ae i Bou 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 millimeters Contour Pax ma oo ll a eo a a ae ee eee oll pa en Dee a a oo oh n eA M a ee ol oe e e a e a A l b E Fa e A a ie Segmental Positioning J To center Inside O Outside p E w E HL O DF pt 3 PORR i 0 coo 1000 1500 im ta erepg maty J saha npo 8 moon 9 x moop E SH Hy erep yago ped E E T A a O l T lCU millimeters moron Fon O E a e e a a a a a a a PR P Bana doft PHE Pagel IE m gt 2 140 262 1 710 Next click For Drag Scale Second click For Rotate Skew Dbl clicking tool selects all object
78. nsor or VC Motor Graph Was Clipped Data In Buffer Trouble Shooting This message indicates that there might be a problem on the X axis Check if the drum is working well and if the media is well loaded Correct the problem and re power on to reboot system This message indicates that there might be an obstruction to carriage relating toa problem on the Y axis Correct the problem and re power on to reboot system This message indicates that the blade up down sensor malfunction Re power on to re boot system If the problem still exists find a serviceman This message indicates that the cutting exceeds the cutting limit Reload larger media or re scale the plot to a smaller size then press the key followed by the display of LCM to continue fre GC Jaguar IV User Manual 7 3 Cutting Plotter Computer Communication Problems The messages showed below present problems in relation to cutting plotter computer communication Communication Error Is the connection cable Setup MISC key connected to the cutting plotter and computer properly Has the interface setting Refer to Chapter 2 been done correctly Connecting your cutting plotter Try the communication Refer to the MISC key in between your cutting plotter Chapter 3 Description of and computer If it still does Operation for the port setup not work have your cutting plotter serviced Note The computer also needs to set up compatible communicat
79. nt Positioning AAS II Reg Mark Setting 4 Point Positioning Add Registration Mark by page size Length The length of marks W Add Registration Mark by Object gt Range 5mm 50mm gt Optimized Setting 25mm Length 25 mm Thickness The line thickness of marks Thickness i mm Margin 0 mm f Segmental Positioning i 4 Poink Position gt Range 1mm 2mm gt Optimized Setting 1mm Margin The distance between marks and images amp Step s00 Pa gt Range Omm 50mm Y Step s00 e gt Optimized Setting 5mm C Multiple Copies No of Copies i No of Y Copies 1 Copies with outline Apply Cancel The system will create the 4 marks as shown in the picture below A File Edit View Layout Arange Effects Bitmaps Text Table Tools Window Help E X SBG W 6 cu w G e oo v Snapto 1 000 0mm val 5 E Ville 635mm vA v its milli v 40 gt 2 54 mm a Custom tUl o0 0 mm F a ogo Units millimeters v a Gi 6 35 mm wa sy 100 g 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 300 1000 millimeters Contour Dax t Oia Crecen coerced E E E A A Grocer ecru E tere ial E A CE linear erence Lorene E A A cried Ae A lend EE encore E A E e E E E ranean rE gt ht a F i Fa a Y S 2 mwa T w O To center z g Inside i eh wo ay Outside Re my i 2 Offset 2 0 mm N Ch en ae 3 g Steps 1 p Sal o g a
80. ode 3 3 3 4 Menu Items 3 4 4 Operation 4 1 Media Loading 4 1 1 Loading the Sheet Media 4 1 4 1 2 Loading the Roll Media 4 3 4 2 Tracking Performance 4 5 4 3 Cutting Force and Offset Adjustment 4 7 4 4 How to Cut 3mm Letter 4 8 4 5 How to Make A Long Plot 4 8 4 6 When Completing the Cutting Job 4 9 4 7 Jaguar IV Print Driver setting 4 10 4 7 1 Option Page 4 10 4 7 2 Paper Page 4 12 5 Accu Aligning System 5 1 Introduction 5 1 5 2 Calibrating the System 5 2 5 2 1 Media Calibration 5 2 5 2 2 AAS Calibration 5 2 5 2 3 AAS Il on Jaguar IV 5 3 Table of Contents GCC Jaguar IV User Manual 5 3 Printer Test 5 4 5 4 Contour Cutting 5 6 5 5 Tips for AAS 5 8 6 Maintenance 6 1 Cleaning the cutting Plotter 6 1 6 2 Cleaning the Grid Drum 6 2 6 3 Cleaning the Pinch Rollers 6 2 7 Trouble Shooting 7 1 Non Operational Problems 7 1 7 2 Operational Problems 7 2 7 3 Communication Problems 7 3 7 4 Software Problems 7 4 7 5 Cutting Quality Problem 7 5 7 6 USB connection Problems 7 6 Appendix A 1 Jaguar IV Specification A 1 A 2 Blade Specification A 2 A 3 CorelDRAW Plug In Instruction A 3 A 4 SignPal 8 5 Instruction A 4 A 5 EasySIGN Instruction A 5 A 6 GreatCut Instruction A 6 A 7 Illustrator Instruction A 7 Table of Contents GCC Jaguar IV User Manual 1 General information 1 1 Introduction Jaguar IV series cutting plotters have been designed to produce computer generated images or perform contour cutting on sheets or rolls of
81. off the cover of AAS module while in operation PROHIBITED Accu Aligning System 5 1 GCC Jaguar IV User Manual 5 2 AAS Calibrating the System The AAS system has one calibration procedures to ensure maximum accuracy of AAS operation To operate the AAS you need to learn about the method of media feeding firstly Refer to 4 1 Media Loading 5 2 1 Media Calibration Media Calibration is to ensure the sensor being able to recognize the registration marks The factory default works on a wide range of materials However certain types of materials may not work properly Performing a media calibration may become necessary while working with such materials to change the sensitivity of AAS for greater reliability Media calibration adjusts the media feeding according to media type for better accuracy during cutting mE When to use We suggest white media for best cutting result It is not necessary to perform media calibration every time unless the registration marks on the printed media become undetectable in AAS sensing process 5 2 2 AAS Calibration The first registration mark is designed to be different in order to identify the origin for AAS auto detection The following precaution must be aware for registration marks to be read automatically m Type of media E Registration mark pattern m Reading range required for detection the registration marks m Position for registration marks and medium The registration marks have to be m
82. onsumption Jaguar IV User Manual J4 101S J4 1325 J4 183S Roller Type 610mm 24in 1016mm 40in 1320mm 52in 1830mm 72in 50m 164ft 770mm 30 3in 1270mm 50in 1594mm 62 7in 1900mm 74 8in 50mm 1 97in 300mm 11 8in 0 8mm 0 03in DC Servo Control 0 600 g 1530 mm sec 60ips Diagonal 4 2 G gravity O 1 0 mm with an increase of 0 025mm 4 MB USB 2 0 Full Speed Parallel and Serial RS 232C HP GL HP GL 2 0 006 mm 0 025 mm 0 254 mm or 0 1 of move whichever is greater 0 1mm Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes LCD 20 digits x 2 lines 14 Keys 1 Power LED AC 100 240V 50 60 Hz auto switching Max 110watts Dimension HxWxD mm 414 930 490 1166 1430 667 1166 1754 667 750 2170 1160 HxWxD in 16 3 36 6 19 2 45 9 56 0 26 3 45 9 69 1 26 3 29 5 85 4 45 7 Net Weight 37 2 kg 53 3 kg 61 kg 105 kg Stand Standar gt O T gt Ss gt 5 Yo o lt ee D 3 Standard AAS II Media Basket Optional 15 C 30 C 60 F 86 F Environment 25 75 Compatible with Windows 2000 XP 7 Vista The specification and data sheet may vary with different materials used In order to obtain the best output quality please maintain the machine regularly and properly GCC reserves the right to change the specifications at any time without notice The above listed specification values are effective only when operated with media certified by GCC Jaguar IV Spe
83. opien in Y Richturag Distance between copes mim GreatCut Instruction t po Copies Spacing 0 00 mm Segment Spacing 0 00 mm M Outouton brs Wilh one Tao R Sort before output lf Stack Processing Wael after Segment l Reference Point Plot to File Save settings Ongr Mev origin Accuracy normal Objects Al objects z Test Drive Cancel B Select the series of cutter and the USB port A 6 GCC Jaguar IV User Manual Output to device GCC Jaguar IT Cutput Review occ sagar YS E Humber of output 1 Copies 1 Made Toot ET wih AAS Gerateeinstellungen Material Fol Parameter AAS Offset Ursprung X mm AAS Offset Ursprung Y mm Pressure Speed Materia aici mim Length mm Number of Caples in x direction Anzahl der Kopien in Y Richtung Distance between copes mm TCRAP C Post epooler Read Material Spooler C i JE Cancel CANCE C Set up the number of copies you need to cut here Note 1 The number of copies and distance between copies should be the same as you made above 2 You should confirm that the option of objects must show Selected objects Output to device GCC Jaguar IF fx Output Number of output 1 Device fecc Jaguar IV D Copies 4 Mode Tool Cut with AAS E 0 00 mm Weed Border 2 00 mm Meters Fol SSS es Speci erial Foil Copies Spacing
84. ove listed specification values are effective only when operated with media certified by GCC Jaguar IV_W Specification 1016mm 40in 1320mm 52in 18380mm 72in 1594mm 62 7in Number of Pinch Rollers ooo oa o e 0 8mm 0 03in DC Servo Control 0 600 g 1530 mm sec 60ips Diagonal 4 2 G gravity 0 1 0 mm with an increase of 0 025mm 4 MB USB 2 0 Full Speed Parallel and Serial RS 232C HP GL HP GL 2 0 006 mm 0 025 mm 0 254 mm or 0 1 of move whichever is greater 0 1mm Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes LCD 20 digits x 2 lines 14 Keys 1 Power LED AC 100 240V 50 60 Hz auto switching Max 110watts Dimension HxWxD mm 1166 1430 667 1166 1754 667 750 2170 1160 HxWxD in 45 9 56 0 26 3 45 9 69 1 26 3 29 5 85 4 45 7 Net Weight 53 3 kg 61 kg 105 kg gt _ Q O Cc gt Q J 7 Q O lt n mal 4 3 Stand Standard Standard AAS II Media Basket Optional 15 C 30 C 60 F 86F Environment 25 75 The Jaguar IV_W series are specially designed for window films Compatible with Windows 2000 XP 7 Vista The specification and data sheet may vary with different materials used In order to obtain the best output quality please maintain the machine regularly and properly Jaguar IV Specification A 1 GCC Jaguar IV User Manual GCC reserves the right to change the specifications at any time without notice The above listed specification valu
85. ow Help CORB RET ZR o nama t i sr F 7 O Esg N l ke 0 000cm E Select a Production Manager GOUNWOS47 x v E f On this computer Local i C On another computer Network No fill 7 C On the internet address oOo 5 i ES ki Cancel KRI ttn DER ATN E ME For Help press F1 y Cut Contour SignPalJaguar IW 132 GCC JSB 000 Properties amp General Options Advanced HM alerial Send Fic Position 6 000cm 24 GP 5 00m k Q amp Contour Cut SignPal 8 5 Instruction A 4 17 GC Jaguar IV User Manual 3 Transferring a Software License Using Softkey Softkey allows you to transfer the software license to another computer by disabling the software license on one computer and enabling it on another Remarks If you would like to upgrade or reinstall the Windows OS please transfer your license before reinstallation If your hard drive has been formatted and you forget to transfer license in advance please provide your SignPal ID and password to your local distributor they will contact GCC to reset your data and you will be able to register again afterward 1 From the Help menu mouse over Registration and select Transfer License d SignPal Expert Untitled 1 a File Edit View Arrange Text Effects Bitmap Window MaE 59 dB 7 g y i 7 Tip of the day F i aT aah F a
86. pieces 1 set of Roll Holder Guide Bushes 4 pieces 1 set of Roll Holder Support 2 pieces 1 set of Desktop Support Bracket 2 pieces 4 pieces of Plastic Foot 4 pieces of M4 screws 12 pieces of M6 screws 1 piece of M4 L shape hexagon screw driver 1 piece of M5 L shape hexagon screw driver 1 piece of M6 L shape hexagon screw driver for adjusting the screws of Roll Holders 1 piece of Installation Guide for Roll Holder Put the 4 Plastic Foot under the Roll Holder Support and insert the M4 screw into the hole of Plastic Foot and tighten them with the M4 L shape screw driver Figure 2 7 Figure 2 8 Roll Holder Support Roll Holder Support Plastic M4 screws Desktop Support Brackets Figure 2 7 M6 screws Installation 2 6 GCC Jaguar IV User Manual Step 3 Position the Desktop Support Brackets beside the Roll Holder Support and insert M6 screws into the Roll Holder Support and tighten them with M6 L shape screw driver Refer to Figure 2 8 at the left Step 4 Put the bottom of machine in lateral and position the Roll Holder Assembly beside the bottom of the machine Then insert the M6 screws into the holes of Roll Holder support assembly and tighten them with M6 L shape screwdriver Like Figure 2 9 M6 screws Screw holes Roll Holder Assembly Figure 2 9 Roll Holders Figure 2 10 Place the two roll holders into the holes of Roll Holder Support Figure 2 10 The complete Desktop Media Suppor
87. pped carton e Place the stand beam upright on the T stand and follow the number to assemble See Figure 2 1 amp 2 2 T Stand Stand beam Figure 2 1 Figure 2 2 Installation 2 2 GCC Jaguar IV User Manual Position the stand beam perpendicularly to part Qand put the screws into the holes and tighten them as Figure 2 2 Then the complete picture of stand will be like Figure 2 1 Remove the cutting plotter from the carton Position your stand under the plotter and then insert the screws into the holes on plotter s bottom and tighten them up as shown in Figure 2 3 Screws Figure 2 3 Installation 2 3 GCC Jaguar IV User Manual Insert the roll holder support with the screws into the holes of the stand and then tighten them up as shown in Figure 2 4 You could decide roll holder support s position by inserting into different holes 3 screws Roll holder Figure 2 4 Place two roll holders into the holes in the roll holder support Figure 2 5 Roll holder support Roll holders Figure 2 5 Installation 2 4 GCC Step 7 Lastly the complete picture will be shown like below Figure 2 6 Figure 2 6 Installation 2 5 Jaguar IV User Manual GCC Jaguar IV User Manual 2 3 Desktop Flexible Media Support System For J4 61 only Please examine the following items in stand carton s accessory box 1 set of Roll Media Flange 2 pieces 1 set of Roll Holder 2
88. r Rotate Skew Dbl clicking tool selects all objects Shift click multi selects Alt click digs 2 Select Tools gt Visual Basic gt Play CorelDRAW 12 D gt coreldwars gt SkA ASmualticopy cdr Fie Edit View Layout Arrange Effects Bitmaps Text JES Window Help DBBal XG Bl w a BR A 100 B tons Cult T Customization Va Custom See es a Units milimeters Color Management E ee Hea 3 ta ica ta B x 100 7 100 00 300 400 sod BY Save Settings As Default 900 1000 milimetes yy ontou R ri Object Manager a th Object Data Manager E E 2 V View Manager ChitF2 amp Link Manager Oto he Undo Docker D In m Intemet Bookmark Manager 2 Color Styles oa aj gt g3 E Palette Editor eee B Graphic and Text Styles Ctr F5 amp Scrapbook Steps P r Create s LN E Run Script ra e Q mA i A ME B Visual Basic Editor AltF11 r Security S Add in Manager Add ins CorelDRAW Plug In A 3 GCC Jaguar IV User Manual The Visual Basic for Applications Marcos window will pop up Select Global Macros GCCAASII_ Draw13 gms under the Macros in manual and press Run CorelDRAW 12 Yisual Basic for Applications Macros Henarese Can GCCModule GCC_AAS_Plug_In GCCModule GCC_AAS Plug In g Cancel Step Into Macros im GlobalMacros GCCAASII
89. r forward until it makes a clicking sound then the pinch rollers are raised Figure 4 1 Lever LO A at E f SS ESO E lt k 7 Figure 4 1 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 Note Be sure that the media must cover the paper sensors on the platen when loading the media At least one of the two paper sensors Figure 4 2 should be covered Once the media covers size the media width and length automatically m a igure 4 Operation 4 1 GCC Jaguar IV User Manual 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 top trail will remind you where the grid drums are Figure 4 3 White marks Figure 4 3 Push the lever backward to lower down the pinch rollers Turn on the power the tool carriage will measure the size of the media automatically And the plotting cutter begins to work Note 1 Always adjust the position with the pinch roller raised 2 Move the pinch roller by applying force at the rear portion of the pinch roller support 3 Do not move it by holding its front rubber roller Figure 4 4 Incorrect Figure 4 4 Operation 4 9 GCC Jaguar IV User Manual Note Please pull up the bottom of all p
90. r your reference Keep light sources simple and avoid illuminating from the sides of cutter Before operating AAS change the maximum paper size in Jaguar IV driver property STEP 1 Find the Puma Ill model in the Printer amp Fax folder of your PC STEP 2 Open the Properties window and select the Paper tab STEP 3 Change the maximum Paper Size of X to 1200mm Adjust the cutting speed to between 300 600mm sec Avoid the registration marks locating on the tracks of pinch rollers Accu Aligning System 5 8 GCC Jaguar IV User Manual 6 Maintenance This chapter explains the basic maintenance i e cleaning the cutting plotter required for the cutting plotter Except for the procedures mentioned below all other maintenance must be performed by a qualified service technician 6 1 Cleaning the Cutting Plotter Cleaning the machine properly and regularly will ensure optimal performance out of your machine e Unplug the cutting plotter before cleaning it in order to prevent electrical shock e 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 e Gently wipe the cutting plotter surface with a lint free cloth If necessary with a damp cloth immersed in water or alcohol Dry and wipe any remaining residue off a soft lint free cloth e Wipe all dust and dirt from the tool carriage rails e Use a vac
91. rner of the design area These dimension lines are linked to the object and will be updated if the objects change position Ganado Cut Plot The Cut Plot dialog box gives you complete control over how the job is produced SignPal 8 5 Instruction A 4 23 GCC Jaguar IV User Manual EasySiGN Instruction The user manual of EasySIGN software is available on the EasySIGN program CD or you can refer to the getting started manual available on the EasySIGN webpage at http Awww easysign com mainwebv1 DownGT aspx GCC AASII Corpmark System This application note will show you how to use the GCC AASII corpmark system It assumes that you have installed your GCC plotter correctly and that you are able to cut simple jobs on it If not please refer to the Getting started manual available through the menu Help Various GettingStarted pdf 1 Make or import a design You can either make the design in EasySIGN or import an existing design from another application For making the design in EasySIGN refer to the Getting Started manual To import a design for example an Adobe illustrator file into EasySIGN use either the compatibility option or use direct import menu File Import The easiest way is to use compatibility To do this start EasySIGN then use the menu File Compatibility and click the software of your choice Export cubable only Export to EasySIGN This software will now start and
92. rs with the same model name and printers connected at the same time eliminating its confusion when you send your image to the cutter To activate this function go to Paper and tick Connecting Multiple Cutters to one PC see figure 22 Please do not tick this box if only one cutting plotter is in use Expert 4 Properties 1 x Paper m Paper Size yy Unt st hi an pri Metric mm r 600 00 acti C Imperial finch m Wersion Mo Expert 24 Copyright c Great Computer Co All Rights Reserved DY 3 15 vav gocword com Figure 4 22 When you are prompted to this window below change your port setting manually Warning Please note that you must change port setting manually under the lt F4 and PRINTER gt option Figure 4 23 Operation 4 12 GCC Jaguar IV User Manual To do this please go to Printers and Faxes right click on the model you would like to work on and click on Properties Go to Ports and tick the corresponding USB port see figure 24 When this is completed apply the same steps to other cutters you would like to work on see figure 5 Please make sure you connect each cutter back to the same corresponding USB port every time amp Expert 274 Properties Expert 24 i k General ll Sharing Ports Advanced Security Option Paper Print to the followin
93. s Color conversions performed by Correct colors using color profile Document sRGB IEC61966 2 1 Preserve RGB numbers ae Rendering intent Relative colorimetric v device printer that you selected on the General tab The color settings and preview available in this dialog box are set For the Windows Graphic wsGErepAaFreYANAAHPOOCDB est Parle 5 B 250 0 bes p S 0 l e ZAM 4 iofi gt A Pagel gt Ig ii 7a ME 128 179 316 087 gt as x Document color profiles RGB sRGB IEC61966 2 1 CMYK Japan Color 2001 Coated Grayscale Dot Gain 15 gt 0 S Jaguar IV User Manual File Edit View Layout Arange Effects Bitmaps Text Table Tools Window Help r X ae W ee E Oe 40 v Snapto H Deeom vs 0 g flog Units millimeters v Doim eon ara SOTTO or een SNE AS RAPED BCT TUTE ENG MPRA l gt R BPE iri o 2 Page 1 m R IM Cuntes ea ee a a a SH Clone Layer Z General Color Composite Layout Prepress ic No Issues GO SMM Mark Layer Image position and size As in document O Fit to page Include marks and calibration bars Reposition images to ae Settings For Page 1 Position Size Scale Factor x 2146 ww 117 291 4 100 a ad y 655 02 v 111 381 100 C Print tiled pages Tiling marks 5 Til arilar
94. s Cancel to exit the installation GCC Driver Installation Installing T Current File Copying file CW TN DOW S sustemSeepooldriiverswo2Ks6 QCC_register exe ft tT tT TT TT TTT TT TT TTT TT TTT TT TTT TT tt All Files Time Remaining minutes 0 seconds Wise Installation WfizardA 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 Successfully 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 No Installation 214 GCC Jaguar IV User Manual 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 2 6 2 Parallel Interface e Connecting to the Parallel Centronics Port 1 Connect a parallel cable to the cutting plotter and the host computer 2 Setup the output port LPT1 or LPT2 from your software package 3 Send the data to your cutting plotter directly Or use DOS commands like TYPE or PRINT to output data 2 6 3 RS 232 Interface e Connecting to the RS 232 Serial Port 1 For IBM PC PS 2 users or compatibles conn
95. s Shift click multi selects Alt click digs amp mx CorelDRAW Plug In A 3 GCC Jaguar IV User Manual Multiple Copies It is suggested to select Multiple Copies when you would like to make several copies of one image on your material to increase cutting accuracy AAS II Reg Mark Setting Add Registration Mark by page size W Add Registration Mark by Object t 4 Paink Position Length 25 mm Thickness f mm Multiple Copies Margin mam E C Segmental Positioning No of X Copies The numbers of copies on X axis No of Y Copies The numbers of copies on Y axis BER 500 mm gt Range 1 50 The more copies you make the more time is needed Y Ste P 500 mm for data transmission Multiple Copies gt Numbers of X Copies Numbers of Y Copies The total amount of No of Copies a image copies No of Copies i f Copies with outline To show outlines of image graphics Copies with outline Apply Cancel The system will create the as shown in the picture below File Edit View Layout Arange Effects Bitmaps Text Table Tools Window Help 8 X Cera im 6 co GR TS fa 100 v Snapto 1 000 0mm mal B m a ial 6 35 mm va Custom E loom wal L a 5 i Units millimeters v 2 54 mm x a 16 35 mm TF A sy 100 0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 300 1000 millimeters Contour E T rae Ee v wae k O To center s a Insi
96. side those marks Command Esc D1 XDist YDist m Layout 4 L shaped marks at the 4 corners around the design 2 Segmental Positioning In addition to 4 original points the intermediate registration marks are added on both X axis and Y axis to help contour cut accurately especially for cutting large images Command Esc D2 XDist Y Dist XStep Y Step E Layout In between distance on X 200 600mm default 300mm In between distance on Y 200 600mm default 300mm CT L L Accu Aligning System 5 3 GCC Jaguar IV User Manual 3 Multiple Copies The function is used to duplicate images to let you cut quantities of images at a time The AAS Il sensor will automatically scan registration marks for each individual image to ensure the contour cutting precision m Command Esc D3 XCopies YCopies Space m Layout Condition 1 Default Condition 2 CTIA ra A b ab 1 AL 5 3 Printer Test fT J H Before performing AAS contour cutting its recommended to print out a test file that you can find in the enclosed Installation CD to make sure the AAS II cutting accuracy of Jaguar IV There are two testing files for AASII 1 AASII_ X Y Offset _Caberation A4 eps A4 size 2 AASII_X_Y_ Offset_Caberation 600 600 eps Default setting it is recommended for testing Print out the testing graphic Please use high precision printer E Load the graphic to Jaguar IV and sent the file to test the cutting
97. t System will be shown as in Figure 2 11 Figure 2 11 Installation 2 7 GCC Jaguar IV User Manual 2 4 Blade Installation Figure 2 12 is the illustrator of the blade holder Insert a blade into the bottom of the blade holder and remove the blade by pushing the pin Make sure that your fingers are away from the blade tip lt Pin Adjustment depth knob Outward ring EH Install blade Figure 2 13 Figure 2 13 i Figure 2 14 Push the blade to the bottom of the blade holder Figure 2 14 Adjust the blade tip to suitable length by screwing Blade tip adjustment screw clockwise or count clockwise Figure 2 15 Tips The proper length means the blade s length is adjusted 0 1mm more than film s thickness That is 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 15 Installation 2 8 GCC Jaguar IV 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 16 then fasten the case Figure 2 17 FEFFE Tons Figure 2 16 Figure 2 17 Step5 Use the reversing steps to remove the blade holder Step6 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 perio
98. t to Object 5 00 mm Cancel Line Thickness 1 00 mm Set the registration marks S GreatCut untitled 1 File Edit Desen View PENS Settings Window Help PSAP AG mm KO Beioe k OR OSD x 160 68 230 6 T Relative Duplicate 1 4 P im By w upli cate Y 182 81 n Angle 7 all j 300 400 500 s00 j i j j GreatCut Instruction A 6 GC Jaguar IV User Manual select the whole image including registration marks and click the multiple copies button SB GreatCut untitled 1 x 25530 lt 217 02 mm 100 00 w m ENI Relative Duplicate UeOiv AO tpe 46 AG oe Anaan p T7306 pal gt t 157 63 mm 100 00 96 ous T C 00 i i New Copiesx k EG sl Copies Y z ch g eh aa Select Objects ne Fill Working Ares a ho z Create Clones a Group Result Ho l S raj g W Optimize tor output hain Directions h S u ie Note The spacing of vertical amp horizontal Offset X amp Y should be 2 20mm or Omm Step 4 Print out the image If you apply the Multiple Copies function you will have to set up the multiple copies function with GCC cutting plotter by following the steps below Please note that you cannot select the whole images when output the multiple copies of images You only need to select the contour line of original one and set up the value with GreatCut and then you can send it to GCC cutting plotter
99. tracking problems Move the pinch rollers to the appraise location and note that the pinch rollers must be positioned above the grid drums Push the lever backward to lower down the pinch rollers Fix roll media guide bushes on the roll holder to secure the roll media Turn on the power switch the tool carriage will sizing the media automatically Then the cutting plotter is ready to work Use the reverse steps to remove the media 4 2 Tracking Performance In order to achieve the best tracking performance for a long plot we recommend some significant media loading procedures described as follows lf the media length is less than 4 meters leave the margin of 0 6mm 25mm in the left and right edges of the media Figure 4 12 0 5mm 25mm 0 5mm 25mm J Pinch roller Pinch roller Figure 4 12 Operation 4 5 GCC Jaguar IV User Manual lf the media length is greater than 4 meters leave at least 25mm margin on the left and right edges of the media Figure 4 13 gt or 25mm gt or 25mm Figure 4 13 Please refer to the paragraph 4 5 How to Make A Long Plot for more details Operation 4 6 GCC Jaguar IV User Manual 4 3 Cutting Force and Offset Adjustment Before sending your designs for cutting you may perform a cut test to generate satisfactory cutting results The Cut Test should be repeated until the appropriate cutting conditions for the media are discovered
100. uggested operation settings Tool force 55 gf or depending on the material Cutting speed 45 50 cm sec Tool up speed 45 60 cm sec smooth cut Disable Quality Small Letter 4 5 How to Make A Long Plot When you are making a long plot with a roll of heavy and wide vinyl paper you need to use the AUTO UNROLL MEDIA function The following parameter settings are to help users get the best cutting quality The actual output quality may vary when using different kind of materials 1 Ifthe length of graphic is between 3m and 5m the cutting speed is better slower than 72cm sec and the cutting quality is set as Normal 2 Ifthe length is longer than 5m or if the material type is difficult to cut it is better to further slow down the cutting speed 3 After loading the roll media all pinch rollers are raised at this stage flatten the media on the platen and hold the front edge of the roll media firmly Figure 4 15 Figure 4 15 Operation 4 8 GCC Jaguar IV User Manual Then turn the roll downward to make an equal tension across the media See Figure 4 16 Make sure that the media tension is equally distributed from left to right If the media is not tight enough against the platen it will cause tracking problems Figure 4 16 4 Engage pinch rollers 5 Fixes roll media guide bushes on the roll holder to secure the roll media 6 The protrusion length of the blade should be longer than the thickness of th
101. uum cleaner to empty any accumulated dirt and media residue beneath the pinch roller housing e Clean the platen paper sensors and pinch rollers with a damp cloth immersed in water or alcohol and dry with a soft lint free cloth e Wipe dust and dirt from the stand Basic Maintenance 6 1 GCC Jaguar IV User Manual 6 2 Cleaning the Grid Drum 1 Turn off the cutting plotter and move the tool carriage away from the area needed to be cleaned 2 Raise the pinch rollers and move them away from the grid drum for cleaning 3 Use a bristle brush a toothbrush is acceptable to remove dust from the drum surface Rotate the drum manually while cleaning Refer to Figure 6 1 PERN Figure 6 1 6 3 Cleaning the Pinch Rollers 1 If the pinch rollers require 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 finger to hold the pinch rollers to prevent them from rotation 2 To remove the deeply embedded or persistent dust use the lint free cloth or cotton swab moistened with rubbing alcohol Note The daily maintenance of your cutting plotter is very important Be sure to clean up the grid drum and pinch rollers regularly for better cutting accuracy and output quality Basic Maintenance 6 2 GC Jaguar IV User Manual 7 Trouble Shooting This chapter is to help you

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