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Jaguar V Series (PPF) 0B User Manual 1B V.4 2020 Feb. http://www.GCCworld.com U NOTICE U 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.4 2020 Feb. Jaguar V User Manual Important Information Thank you for purchasing the GCC Jaguar V Cutting Plotter. Before you use the cutting plotter, please make sure that you have read the safety precautions and instructions below. ! Caution SAFETY PRECAUTIONS! 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) Hold from the bottom X (Incorrect) Hold the depression area Do not shake or drop the blade holder, a blade tip can fly out. 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. Always connect the power cable to a grounded outlet. Always use the accessory power cable which is provided. Do not wire the power cable so that it becomes bent or caught between objects. 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 of mis-operation of the machine. Keep the tools away from children where they can reach. Always put the pinch rollers within the white marks. Important Information Warning Jaguar V User Manual Never press the top release grip and pull the bottom release grip at the same time as the pictures shown below: O (CORRECT) Press down top release grip X (INCORRECT) Press down DISABLE Stop bar Pull up bottom to release grip ENABLE Note: In case the grips clipped together due to your wrong operation, please use a pair of tweezers to pull out the stop bar when pressing down the top release grip. Keep the stop bar outside then release the grips as the right figure. Important Information Jaguar V 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 V 1.4.1 The Front View 1.4.2 The Back View 1.4.3 The Left-hand Side 1.4.4 The Right-hand Side 2. Installation 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 Precaution Stand & Media Take-up System Installation Conductive Copper Wires Installation Blade Installation Automatic Blade Length Detection Cable Connections 2.6.1 USB Interface 2.6.1.1 Connecting your GCC cutter 2.6.1.2 Installing the drive 2.6.1.3 Driver Un-installation 2.6.2 RS-232 Interface 2.6.3 Ethernet Connection 2.6.4 Data Transmitting 2.6.5 Printer Sever Shared Setting 3. The Control Panel 3.1 The LCD Panel 3.2 Menu in On-line Mode 3.3 Menu in Off-line Mode 3.4 Menu Items 4. Operation 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 4.8 Media Loading Loading the Roll Media Tracking Performance Cutting Force and Offset Adjustment How to Cut 3mm Letter How to Make A Long Plot When Completing the Cutting Job Reference Parameter setting for different materials 5. Basic Maintenance 5.1 Cleaning the cutting Plotter 5.2 Cleaning the Grid Drum 5.3 Cleaning the Pinch Rollers 1-1 1-1 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-3 1-3 1-4 2-1 2-2 2-6 2-7 2-9 2-11 2-11 2-11 2-12 2-15 2-15 2-16 2-17 2-18 3-1 3-2 3-3 3-5 4-1 4-3 4-5 4-7 4-8 4-8 4-9 4-10 5-1 5-2 5-2 Table of Contents 6. Trouble Shooting 6.1 Non-Operational Problems 6.2 Operational Problems 6.3 Communication Problems 6.4 Software Problems 6.5 Cutting Quality Problem Appendix A-1 Jaguar V Specification A-2 Blade Specification A-3 CorelDraw Output Jaguar V User Manual 6-1 6-2 6-3 6-4 6-5 A-1 A-2 A-3 Table of Contents Jaguar V User Manual Chapter 1 General Information 1.1 Introduction Jaguar V series cutting plotters have been designed to produce computer-generated images or perform cutting on sheets or rolls of vinyl media. J5-160-P for media width: 250mm(9.8") ~ 1782mm(70.2") 1.2 Package Items The package of the Jaguar V model contents the items listed below, please check carefully. If you find any item missing, please consult your local dealer for further assistance. Standard Item Quantity 1. Cutting Plotter 1 2. Stand Set and Media Take-up System 2 pieces of T-shape stands 4 pieces of Dancer Guiders 2 pieces of Roll Holder Supports 1 piece of Control Board 2 pieces of Stand Bases 1 1 piece of stand beam 2 pieces of Paper Take-up 2 pieces of Dancer Bars 1 piece of Installation Guide for Stand Set 3. Accessories 1 piece of User's Compact Disk 1 piece of AC power Cord 1 piece of data cable (USB cable: 3m) 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 1 piece of Corrugated Pipe 2 pieces of Feed shafts 1 piece of Hexagonal Wrench (M6)5 1 piece of Hexagonal Wrench (M5)4 1 piece of Hexagonal Wrench (M4)3 1 piece of RJ45 Cable 1 sets of Conductive Copper Wire Assembly 14 pieces of M6 screws 4 pieces of Paper Hubs ( 3"black colored ) General Information 1-1 1.3 Product Features Jaguar V User Manual The following are the main features of the Jaguar V series cutting plotters: Triple-port connectivity provides you with greater flexibility Up to 600 gram cutting force Up to 1530 mm per second (60 ips) cutting speed (at 45° direction) Guaranty 10-meter tracking User friendly and multi-language control panel Media take-up system 1.4 Appearance of Jaguar V 1.4.1 The Front View (Figure 1-1) Grid Drums move the media back and forth during operation. Slicer Groove slice off the extra media easily along this groove. Tool Carriage performs the cutting with the installed blade and pen with AAS module. Control panel consists of 14 control keys and 1 LED and 1 LCM showing messages and menus. Platen provides the surface for holding and supporting media while performing cutting. Alignment Rulers media can be aligned with the clear guide line marks. Cutting Pad provides the protection of blade when the blade is cutting. Figure 1-1 General Information 1-2 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 Jaguar V User Manual 1.4.3 The Left-hand Side (Figure 1-3) Figure 1-3 General Information 1-3 1.4.4 The Right-hand Side (Figure 1-4) Jaguar V User Manual USB Connector used to connect the cutting plotter to a computer through a USB cable. Ethernet Connector used to connect your cutting plotter to a local area network. Serial Interface Connector (RS232C) used to connect the cutting plotter to a computer through a serial interface cable. Figure 1-4 AC Power Connector used to insert the AC power cord. Power Switch for Cutting Plotter On when switches to [I]; Off to [O] Fuse 3 Amp. Power Switch for Take up System On when switches to [I]; Off to [O] General Information 1-4 Jaguar V User Manual Chapter 2 Installation 2.1 Precaution Please read below information carefully before you start installation. Notice 1 Make sure the power switch is off before installing the cutting plotter. 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. The machine can be approached easily from any direction. Keep enough space for the machine, accessories and supplies. Keep the working area stable, avoiding sever vibration. Keep the temperature between 15 and 30 (60-86oF) in the workshop. The relative humidity of the working environment should be between 25% to 75%. Protecting the machine from dust and strong air current. 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. Insert the plug (male) into a grounded power outlet. Insert the other end (female) of power cord into the AC connector of cutting plotter. Notice 4 Tightening or Loosing Screws with Screwdriver Whether manual or electric screwdriver, be careful not to use excess torque force when tightening or loosing screws. When tightening or loosing iron and stainless steel screws, please refer to the following screw torque standard table, other materials screws are not included. Installation 2-1 Jaguar V User Manual Screw diameter M3 M4 M5 M6 Torque value (kgf-cm) Torque standard for high hardness materials 6 16 30 50 2.2 Stand & Media Take-up System Installation Step 1 Please examine supplied items in the accessory box of stand carton: Component Quantity Description Side Stand Roll holder support * 2 E A 2 Control board * 1 (for Paper Take-Up System) F Dancer guiders * 4 G B 1 Stand Beam C 2 Paper Take-Up D 2 Dancer Bars H 2 Stand Base F E G G A H Figure 2.2-1 Installation C C B G G D D A H 2-2 Jaguar V User Manual Step 2 It is recommended to assemble the stand by at least 2 people to prevent damages from dropping components onto the ground. Installation procedure: 1. Fasten 2 sets of side stand A and Stand Base H by supplied screws. 2. Fasten with Stand Beam B by supplied screws. A B H A H Figure 2.2-2 Figure 2.2-3 Please pay attention to the direction of the base beam (the wheel on the front end of the beam comes with a break while the rear one is on its own). Front Rear Figure2.2- 4 Figure2.2- 5 Installation 2-3 Jaguar V User Manual Step 3 Place the plotter onto the stand and fasten them up. (Note: the wire and Control board F must be located at the same side) The wire to connect the power board of Paper Take-Up System and plotter F Step 4 Take off the cover of control board. Control board for Paper Take-Up System Figure 2.2-6 Step 5 The wire goes through the hole showing in Figure 2.2-7 to reach power board. Installation 2-4 Jaguar V User Manual Step 6 Plug in the head to the power connector (see the details in Figure 2.2-7 to 2.2-10). Cover The Wire goes through the hole Figure 2.2-7 Control Board Figure 2.2-8 power JP 6 JP 7 JP 12 Figure 2.2-9 Step 7 Put the cover back. JP 11 Step 8 Wind the Corrugated Pipe around the wire for protection from electric shock (see Figure 2.2-11). Corrugated Pipe Figure 2.2-11 Step 9 Please refer to user manual section 4.1 to learn how to load the roll media. Installation 2-5 Figure 2.2-10 Jaguar V User Manual 2.3 Conductive Copper Wires Installation Step 1 Remove the leftmost and the rightmost screws from front and rear platens, and lock the magnets on the front and rear platens with screws. Step 2 Place both ends of conductive copper wires on two magnets which are just locked on the front and rear platens. Step 3 The Installation of conductive copper wires is done. Installation 2-6 Jaguar V User Manual 2.4 Blade Installation Figure 2.4-1 is the illustrator of the blade holder. holder and remove the blade by pushing the pin. the blade tip. Insert a blade into the bottom of the blade Make sure that your fingers are away from Pin Adjustment depth knob Outward ring Step 1 Install blade (Figure 2.4-2). Figure 2.4-1 Step 2 Figure 2.4-2 Figure 2.4-3 Push the blade to the bottom of the blade holder. (Figure 2.4-3). Step 3 Adjust the blade tip to suitable length by screwing "Blade tip adjustment screw" clockwise or count-clockwise. (Figure 2.4-4). 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 2.4-4 Installation 2-7 Jaguar V User Manual Step 4 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 2.4-5), then fasten the case (Figure 2.4-6). Figure 2.4-5 Figure 2.4-6 Step 5 Use the reversing steps to remove the blade holder. Step 6 Eject the blade. Push "Blade eject pin" to eject blade when the blade needs to be replaced. !! Caution The blade will lose its sharpness after a period 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 2-8 2.5 Automatic Blade Length Detection Jaguar V User Manual Figure 2.5-1 is the new blade holder with a scale and the carriage with a mark. This blade holder detects blade length automatically and shows how the knob needs to be turned on the LCM. Scale 1 unit Mark Figure 2.5-1 Figure 2.5-2 There are 10 units on the scale; each unit equals to 0.05 mm, allowing you to adjust the blade length for 0.00mm-5.00mm (Figure 2.5-2). Follow the steps below to adjust the length of the blade: 1. Keep the blade tip within the blade holder 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 "CCW" is "circle") and in which direction [CW (clockwise) or CCW (counterclockwise)] you should turn the adjustment knob. EG, Turn CW 5 is telling you that you should turn the knob for 5 units clock-wisely (Figure 2.5-3, Figure 2.5-4). Installation 2-9 Jaguar V User Manual Figure 2.5-3 Figure 2.5-4 5. The screen will show "Adjustment completes" when the value on the screen is 0, the blade length is perfect and no more adjustment needs to be made. Press "Enter" now to complete the process and you may start cutting at this point. Installation 2-10 2.6 Cable Connection Jaguar V User Manual The cutting plotter communicates with a computer through a USB (Universal Serial Bus), a Serial port (RS-232C) or Ethernet. This chapter shows you how to connect the cutting plotter to a host computer and how to set up the computer/cutting plotter interconnection. !! Notice: When USB connection is enabled, serial port will be disabled automatically. Serial Interface Connector (RS232C) used to connect the cutting plotter to a computer through a serial interface cable. Figure 2.6-1 Ethernet Connector used to connect your computer to a local area network. USB Connector used to connect the cutting plotter to a computer through a USB cable. 2.6.1 USB Interface Jaguar V build-in USB interface are based on the Universal Serial Bus Specifications Revision 2.0 (Full Speed). 2.6.1.1 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. 3. You can double click the USB icon on the taskbar to make sure the USB device is detected. Installation 2-11 Jaguar V User Manual 2.6.1.2 Installing the driver Use the USB One-click Installation for quick driver installation. Follow the simple steps below for driver setup. Caution!! If you are using Windows 7 and above as your operating system, make sure you log in using the "Administrator" account. Step 1 Put the installation DVD into your CD-ROM. Please make sure that the USB device is connected before you start the driver installation. Step 2 Choose the model you want to install from the driver list and click on Windows Driver (Win 7 and Above) (Automatic Detection) or Windows Driver (Win 7 and Above) (Manual Selection) to start installing the Driver and AAS plug-in. Step 3 Click "Next" to start the driver installation. Step 4 If you were Windows 7 and above users, please click on the red words to instruct you how to disable Windows Update to allow success driver installation. And then click OK to next step. Installation 2-12 Jaguar V User Manual Step 5 Please make sure the cutting plotter is powered on and connected to theUSB device, and then click OK to next step. Step 6 Confirm to close all running application programs before you start installing the driver, and then click OK. Step 7 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! Step 8 If you want to install AASII VBA on CorelDRAW and Adobe Illusatrator, exit CorelDRAW and Adobe Illusatrator program, and then click on"Install." Installation 2-13 Jaguar V User Manual Step 9 Check Install Message to confirm CorelDRAW and AI version and then click OK. 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. (2) If the user selects yes, a second copy of the driver will be installed. (3) For users who have upgraded Adobe Illustrator or CorelDRAW, please go to the AAS Installer page in the Printer Properties window and click "Install" to access the latest version of GCC AAS Plug-in. Installation 2-14 2.6.1.3 Driver Un-installation Jaguar V User Manual You have to remove previous version driver installed on your PC system completely before you can install the latest version successfully. Please refer to below steps. Step 1 Go to Control Panel\Hardware and Sound\Devices and Printers window. Right click the printer and select "Remove device." 2.6.2 RS-232 Interface Connecting to the RS-232 (Serial) Port 1. For IBM PC, PS/2 users or compatibles, connect the RS-232C cable to the serial connector of the assigned serial port (COM1 or COM2) of your host computer. 2. 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. Installation 2-15 2.6.3 Ethernet Connection I. Networking Connectivity Setup Jaguar V User Manual Step 1 Connect the LAN port and Ethernet port on GCC cutting plotter with RJ45 Ethernet cable, and turn on the machine. Step 2 Press On/Off line and then MISC button on your control panel. POWER SPEED FORCE OFFSET 1 MISC T O O L S E L E C DT A T A C L E A R C U T T E S T ON/OFF L I N E P A U S E / R E S U MEEN T E R 2 Step 3 Go to the DHCP page and select Enable through the up and down arrow keys, then press Enter. Step 4 The IP Address will be shown on the screen automatically. Please make notes of it. II. Ethernet Connectivity Setup Output through Ethernet Driver Installation 2-16 Jaguar V User Manual Step 1 Connect Ethernet cable to PC and install Cutter Ethernet driver. Then click OK to continue. Step 2 Enter the IP Address shown on the control panel and select the model. (Please refer part 1 instruction.) Step 3 The driver is installed. You can output from AI or CorelDRAW directly now. 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. 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 2-17 Jaguar V User Manual 2.6.5 Printer Sever Shared Setting In "A-PC", set the printer driver as a shared printer, then use B-PC to connect A-PC's printer driver via Intranet. A-PC B-PC Intranet USB or COM Port Step 1 Set A-PC's printer driver as a shared printer (Right-click on printer icon, choose "Printer properties". Click "Sharing" tab then check "Share this printer.") Installation 2-18 Jaguar V User Manual Step 2 Click "Advanced" tab, then choose "Print directly to the printer" option. Step 3 Send a job from A-PC to the machine to check if A-PC is connected to the machine. Try to send a job to check if the port is working. Step 4 Activate A-PC's Printer Driver from B-PC's Network. Installation 2-19 Jaguar V User Manual Step 5 Right-click on the printer icon, and select "Connect" to A-PC's printer. Installation 2-20 Jaguar V User Manual Chapter 3 The Control Panel This chapter describes the button operations with the LCM menu flowcharts of Jaguar V. When the cutting plotter is ready for use as described in Chapter 1 & 2, all functions are under default parameters. 3.1 The LCD Panel POWER SPEED FORCE OFFSET MISC TOOL SELECT DATA CLEAR CUT TEST ON/OFF LINE PAUSE / RESUME ENTER < LCD Control Panel on Jaguar V series > Key Function LCD Screen To display functions and error messages. Power LED To indicate the power status ( light up: power on; light off: power off ) 4 Arrow Keys 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. OFFSET To adjust the value of blade's offset. FORCE To adjust the value of cutting force. SPEED To adjust the value of cutting speed and quality. CUT TEST To perform cutting tests on different media. DATA CLEAR To clear up buffer memory. TOOL SELECT To select tools. MISC To set up functions. The Control Panel 3-1 3.2 Menu in On-line Mode Power On Jaguar V in processing Cutter LCM Version- - - Jaguar V User Manual Please see details in "3.4 Menu Items" Jaguar V Firmware: Copyright: Place Media And Then Lower Down The Lever Roll Edge Key Key Single Key use Sizing Media Width Lever Up To Abort to select Sizing Media Length Lever Up To Abort Top menu S--- F----- O---- L-------- W-----T1M Sending data [PAUSE] Pause Setup Resume [FORCE] [SPEED] key ] [OFFSET] Force:80 gf OK:ENTER Offset: 0.275 mm OK:ENTER [DATA CLEAR] Clear Data Memory N:ONLINE OK:ENTER [TOOL SELECT] 1S:72 F:80 O:0.275 M Select: OK:ENTER use to select; [ENTER] to enable the setting [ ] Speed: Select: 72 cm/s OK: ENTER Quality: Select: Up Accel.: Select: Normal OK: ENTER Medium OK: ENTER UP Speed: Select: 72 cm/s OK: ENTER Set Smoothing Cut Select: OK:ENTER OverCut: Select: 0.00mm OK:ENTER Set Tangential Mode Select: OK:ENTER Pouncing Select: 0 mm OK:ENTER The Control Panel 3-2 Jaguar V User Manual 3.3 Menu in Off-line Mode Press [ON/OFF LINE] to switch to the offline mode Offline For System Setup [ ] X: move origin M Y: [ SPEED ] Speed: Select: Quality: Select: 72 cm/s OK: ENTER Normal OK: ENTER Speed: 3~153 with an increment of 3 (cm/s) Draft, Fair, Normal, Fine, Small Letter Up Accel.: Select: Medium OK: ENTER High, Medium, Low UP Speed: Select: 72 cm/s OK: ENTER Speed: 3~153 with an increment of 3 (cm/s) [ FORCE] Force:80 gf OK: ENTER 5~600 with an increment of 5 (gram force) [ OFFSET ] Offset: 0.275 mm OK: ENTER 0.000~1.000 with an increment of 0.025 (mm) [ DATA CLEAR ] CLEAR ] Clear Data Memory N:ONLINE OK:ENTER [CUT TEST] Square Cut Select: OK:ENTER Redo Jobs in Memory Select: OK:ENTER Recut Select: Copy Select: #1 OK:ENTER #1 OK:ENTER Recut number: 0-99 Copy number: 1-999 Test Blade Holder OK: ENTER Repeat AAS Job Select: OK:ENTER After sending AAS job Blade Length Adjust Select: OK:ENTER Set Length 0.00mm Change: OK: ENTER Test Blade Length OK: ENTER Turn CW N:ONLINE O Turn OK: ENTER Adjustment completes OK: ENTER Ratio Setting Select: OK:ENTER Ratio: Change: 100% OK: ENTER Ratio: 100%, 200%, 300%, 400% Pattern Setting Select: OK:ENTER Pattern: Arrow Change: OK: ENTER Pattern: Cross, Arrow The Control Panel 3-3 Offline For System Setup [ TOOL SELECT] [ MISC] The Control Panel Jaguar V User Manual 1S:72 F:80 O:0.275 M Select: OK:ENTER Set Smoothing Cut Select: OK:ENTER OverCut: 0.00mm Select: OK:ENTER Set Tangential Mode Select: OK:ENTER Pouncing Select: 0 mm OK:ENTER Panel Setup Select: OK:ENTER Factory Default ? Select: OK:ENTER Auto Unrolled Media Select: OK:ENTER Section Cut Select: OK: ENTER Die/Kiss Cut: ON Select: OK:ENTER Rear Paper Sensor Select: OK:ENTER Vacuum Select: OK:ENTER DHCP Select: OK:ENTER OverCut: 0.00~1.00mm with an increment of 0.05mm Pouncing: 0~200mm with an increment of 1mm Cancel Restore Change: OK: ENTER Sure to Restore Change: OK: ENTER Enabled, Disabled OFF Change: OK: ENTER ON Change: OK: ENTER Die/Kiss Cut: Length: 9.0 / 0.2 mm Die/Kiss Cut: Enabled, Disabled Force: 450 g 45 g Enabled, Disabled Enabled, Disabled IP Address Select: OK:ENTER MAC Address 00:CF:52:72:03:01 First Back To Origin Select: OK:ENTER AAS Copy Select: OK:ENTER AAS Offset Select: OK:ENTER Paper Saving Mode Select: OK:ENTER Set communication Select: OK:ENTER Firmware x.x.xx FPGA: xx.xx Select Language Select: OK:ENTER IP Address set, Submask set, Gateway set Enabled, Disabled Enabled, Disabled Both Expanded Mode, Length Expanded Mode, Width Expanded Mode, Both Unexpanded Mode, English, Francais, Türkce, Polski, Japanese, Deutsch, Italian, Espanol 3-4 Select Unit Select: OK:ENTER Scale Length Select: OK:ENTER Scale Width Select: OK:ENTER Image Scale Length Select: OK:ENTER Image Scale Width Select: OK:ENTER Jaguar V User Manual Metric (cm/g), Unit (inch/ g), Unit (cm/ oz), English (inch/ oz) 3.4 Menu Items Below describes the functions of menu items Menu or Key Function Setting Roll Edge Single --- Media sizing --- To measure media width. Maximum Media Length 150 meters To measure media width and pull the media back till the front Maximum Media paper sensor open. Length 150 meters To measure media width and length. Maximum Media Length 10 meters --- POWER --To indicate the power status. Default [ 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. 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 ] The Control Panel 3-5 Jaguar V User Manual Speed Quality To set or modify the distance between the blade tip and the 0.000~1.000mm 0.275mm center axis. [ FORCE ] To set or modify the value of tool force. 5~600gram; For Jaguar V_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 (0.5g) 80 gram [ SPEED ] To set or modify tool speed at horizontal moving. 3~153cm/sec; 72cm/sec 3cm/sec per step To set or modify cutting quality. While cutting small letter, set as "Small letter". While cutting in high speed, set as "Draft". For normal operation, set as "Normal". Draft, Fair, Normal, Fine, Small Letter Normal Up Accel. Up Speed To set or modify tool acceleration levels while the tool move High, Medium, Medium from endpoint to next start point at horizontal moving. Low To set or modify tool speed while the tool move from endpoint 3~153cm/sec; 72cm/sec to next start point at horizontal moving. 3cm/sec per step [ 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. Redo Jobs in To redo the cut test jobs saved in memory by recutting or Recut (number of Recut Memory producing cut test copies. Recut number: 0 means limitless. If jobs: 0-99) you want to set number as 0, you should set that between repowering the cutter and putting down the lever. Copy (number of jobs: 1-999) Repeat AAS Job To repeat AAS jobs automatically without having to operate on the computer side. 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. This option will appear after finishing reading all registration marks. Pattern Setting To provide two patterns for cut test "Arrow" and Note: It is recommended to select "Cross" if you are working "Cross" patterns on thick pieces of materials. "Arrow" Note: the default pattern for Jaguar V_R is "Cross" Ratio Setting To adjust the size of the pattern 100%, 200%, 100% 300%, 400% Blade Length Adjust Please see 2.5 Automatic Blade Length Adjustment for further details. To adjust the length of the blade Note: 0.00mm-5.00mm 0.00mm The Control Panel 3-6 Jaguar V User Manual 1. Keep your blade length as 0 before you start adjusting. 2. Test the blade holder first and then test the blade length by pressing ENTER. 3. 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 "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. [ TOOL SELECT ] Set Smoothing To enable smooth-cutting function. Cut Enable Over Cut To generate an overcut to facilitate weeding. Set Tangential Mode To enable the emulated tangential-cutting mode for thicker media types and small letter cuts. Note: while the Offset value setting at 0.000 mm, "Set Tangential Mode" will automatically be disabled. 0.00mm-1.00mm 0.00mm 0.05mm/per step Enable Pouncing Panel Setup To make perforated patterns. 0~200mm * 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. 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. 0mm Accept setup command Factory Default To turn all parameters of the menu items to factory-default settings. Auto Unrolled Media Section Cut [ MISC ] To avoid paper jam and motor crash by automatically unroll media (50cm and up) before cutting while enabled. . * Auto-unroll only effects 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 divides the long plot data into sectional output jobs to gain higher cutting quality and increase precision. Users can set the section by registration marks or input the value manually. Enable 200mm intervals The Control Panel 3-7 Jaguar V User Manual Die/Kiss Cut Rear Paper Sensor DHCP To perform die cut/kiss cut in one cutting line simultaneously by designating the outline to green color RGB 255 and Length: 0.2 ~9mm Force: 45 g~ 450 g defining the length and force setting on control panel (Please refer to Chapter 4.9 for details). To detect if the rear paper sensor is covered to determine the Enable following process; when it is enabled, the cutter will detect if Disable the material has covered the rear paper sensor under the Roll and Edge mode; when disabled, the rear paper sensor will not be functioning. Note: Rear paper sensor only functions under "Roll" and "Edge" mode. Shows your IP address for TCP/IP Configuration Enable Disable IP Address Shows the IP Address of your cutting plotter. MAC Address Shows the MAC Address of your cutting plotter. Vacuum To help improve tracking and cutting accuracy by turning on the fans. If you turn off the vacuum system, the fans will remain inactive during cutting or plotting. Enable First Back to Origin AAS Copy AAS Offset Paper Saving Mode To enable the carriage back to the previous origin; when Enable "Enable" is selected, the carriage will not go back to the Disable previous origin, while the selection of "Disable" allows the carriage to do so. To enable the AAS copy. When "Enable" is selected, the AAS Enable module will continue to read the registration mark to contour Disable cut. Users can set distance between images and AAS copy times in this function. The range of distance is 0-500mm, and the range of times is 0-1000. To set or modify AAS offset value. You can refer to "5.3 Printer Test" for more details. To save media by four different modes: 1. Length expanded mode 2. Width expanded mode 3. Both expanded mode 4. Both unexpanded mode Enable Enable Length expanded mode Set Communication Firmware Version Select Language Select Units To build up the communication between host computer and cutter. Baud 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. 9600, n, 7, 1, p 9600pbs, 7 Bits with NO Parity 9600, o, 7, 1, p 9600pbs, 7 Bits with ODD Parity 9600, e, 7, 1, p 9600pbs, 7 Bits with EVEN Parity 9600, n, 8, 1, p 9600pbs, 8 Bits with NO Parity 9600, o, 8, 1, p 9600pbs, 8 Bits with ODD Parity 9600, e, 8, 1, p 9600pbs, 8 Bits with EVEN Parity 19200, n, 7, 1, p 19200pbs, 7 Bits with NO Parity 19200, o, 7, 1, p 19200pbs, 7 Bits with ODD Parity 19200, e, 7, 1, p 19200pbs, 7 Bits with EVEN Parity 19200, n, 8, 1, p 19200pbs, 8 Bits with NO Parity 19200, o, 8, 1, p 19200pbs, 8 Bits with ODD Parity 19200, e, 8, 1, p 19200pbs, 8 Bits with EVEN Parity To display the version number of Firmware and FPGA code. To select displayed languages on LCM panel in English, Spanish, Italian, Deutsch, Portuguese, Polish, Turkish or French. Provide two-unit systems for users convenient. English cm/s; inch/oz; Metric cm/oz; inch/gram The Control Panel 3-8 Image Scale Length Image Scale Width Scale Length Scale Width To adjust the image scale of media length and width that may cause by the thickness of the media. The Numerator is the ideal length, and the Denominator is the actual length measured from the resultant. For example, cutting a line with 500.0 mm length. The 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. Fixed scaling, for maintenance only. Jaguar V User Manual 500/500 mm The Control Panel 3-9 Jaguar V User Manual Chapter 4 Operation 4.1 Media Loading Step 1 Install one paper hub onto one side of paper roll. Step 2 Slide the feed shaft through the paper roll. Step 3 Install the other paper hub onto the other end of paper roll and set it firmly (Figure 4-1). Figure 4-1 Step 4 Install the shaft with Paper Roll onto the rear side of Roll Holder Support. ( C1 to E1 ; C2 to E2 : Figure 4-2 & 4-3). C2 E 2 1 1 C1 E1 C1 E 1 1 1 Figure 4-2 Figure 4-2 C2 E2 C2 E 2 1 1 Slot Figure 4-3 Paper Roll Paper Hub Feed Shaft Operation 4-1 Jaguar V User Manual Step 5 Draw out paper from upper side of the paper roll, then go through the plotter to the front side. Make sure paper is loaded on center of the platen before press down Lever (Pinch Roller). (Figure 4-4 & 4-5) Draw out paper from upper side of the roll. Figure 4-4 Figure 4-5 Step 6 Figure 4-4 Figure 4-5 Fix paper on the front shaft by twin adhesive tape (Figure 4-6). Step 7 Place the two dancer bars D into the dancer guiders G . (Figure 4-7) (Detailed composition refer to Figure 2-1) G Figure 4-6 Figure 4-6 Figure 4-7 Figure 4-7 Operation 4-2 Step 8 Adjust the two dancer bars to the position between sensors by loose or tighten the paper roll. (Figure 4-8) Dancer bar Jaguar V User Manual Sensor Figure 4-8 4.2 Adjust the Plotter To load the media properly, please follow the procedures listed below: Step 1Use the lever on the upper right side of the cutting plotter to raise or lower down pinch rollers. Pull the lever forward until it makes a clicking sound then the pinch rollers are raised (Figure 4-9). Lever Figure 4-9 Step 2 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 4-10) should be covered. Once the media covers the sensor, the cutting plotter will size the media width and length automatically. Operation Paper sensors Figure 4-10 4-3 Jaguar V User Manual Step 3 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 4-11). White marks Figure 4-11 Step 4 Push the lever backward to lower down the pinch rollers. Step 5 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 4-12). (X) Incorrect Operation Figure 4-12 4-4 Jaguar V User Manual Note: Please pull up the bottom of all pinch rollers (Figure 4-13) before the lever is pushed backwards to ensure accurate media width detection. Pull up bottom to release grip ENABLE Figure 4-13 Operation 4-5 Jaguar V User Manual 4.3 Tracking Performance In order to achieve the best tracking performance for a long plot, we recommend some significant media loading procedures described as follows: If the media length is less than 4 meters, leave the margin of 0.5mm--25mm in the left and right edges of the media (Figure 4-14). 0.5mm - 25mm Pinch roller Figure 4-14 0.5mm - 25mm Pinch roller If the media length is greater than 4 meters, leave at least 25mm margin on the left and right edges of the media (Figure 4-15). > or = 25mm Figure 4-15 > or = 25mm Please refer to the paragraph "4.6 How to Make A Long Plot" for more details. Operation 4-6 Jaguar V User Manual 4.4 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. 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 4-16). S q u a r e Cu t Se l ec t : OK : E n t e r Press ENTER_KEY Mo v e c u t t e s t M X: Y: Press ENTER_KEY AA BB CC If the pattern appears to be BB or CC layout, press [OFFSET KEY] to adjust the offset value until AA pattern discovered. Co n t i n o u s S q u a r e Cu t N : O N / O F F L I NE O K : E n t e r Press ENTER_KEY Press SPEED_KEY, FORCE_KEY, OFFSET_KEY to setup or Press arrow keys to desired position for next square cut Finish square cut Press ENTER_KEY Press ON/OFF line_KEY 3mm 3mm Machine Figure 4-16 80 mm 80 mm 80 mm Operation 4-7 Jaguar V User Manual 4.5 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. Suggested 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 4.6 How to Make A Long Plot When you are making a long plot, you need to use the "AUTO UNROLL MEDIA" function and turn off the power of Take-up System. 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. If the 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. If the 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. Then turn the roll downward to make an equal tension across the media. 4. Engage pinch rollers. 5. The protrusion length of the blade should be longer than the thickness of the vinyl. (Please check the "Blade Specification: About the Tool" in Appendix.) After you notice all the above, you'll enjoy your gigantic signs production! Operation 4-8 Jaguar V User Manual 4.7 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) Figure 4-17 Operation 4-9 Jaguar V User Manual 4.8 Reference Parameter setting for different materials The following reference parameter is used on GCC verified materials shown in the table. Material Personalized/ Wall stickers Vehicle stickers Window decoration Window tint Blade red red red red / yellow Blade tip length (mm) 0.28 0.27 0.25 0.09 Force (g) 105 85 95 70 Speed (cm/sec) 72 60 65 72 Offset (mm) 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.25 Recommend model RX, Jaguar, Puma, RX, Jaguar, Puma, RX, Jaguar, Puma, RX, Jaguar, Puma, EX, AR EX, AR EX, AR EX, AR Material Blade Blade tip length (mm) Force (g) Speed (cm/sec) Offset (mm) Stencil red / green 0.3 180 15 0.25 / 0.5 Reflective film green 0.5 380 3 0.5 Flock green 0.3 135 30 0.5 Cardboard green 0.3 165 30 0.5 Recommend model RX, Jaguar, Puma, RX, Jaguar, Puma, RX, Jaguar, Puma, RX, Jaguar, Puma, EX, AR EX EX, AR EX, AR Material Blade Blade tip length (mm) Force (g) Speed (cm/sec) Offset (mm) Recommend model Magnets green 0.8 580 3 0.5 RX, Jaguar Protective tint green 0.3 320 3 0.5 RX, Jaguar, Puma, EX Rhinestone green 0.8 190 15 0.5 RX, Jaguar, Puma Sandblast mask blue 0.27 85 60 0.25 RX, Jaguar, Puma, EX, AR Material Small text (vinyl) Blade Blade tip length (mm) Force (g) Speed (cm/sec) Offset (mm) Recommend model black 0.27 thick: 150 thin: 90 9 0.175 RX, Jaguar, Puma Operation 4-10 Jaguar V User Manual 4.9 How to set die/kiss cut through plug-in software for Adobe Illustrator and CorelDraw Die/kiss cut function allows you to define two cutting parameter in one cutting line, you can set through plug-in software for Adobe Illustrator and CorelDraw directly instead driver setting by designate the line to green color RGB 255 and then set the length and force from the control panel. 1. Select an outline that you want to do die/kiss cut in working area. Figure 4-27 2. Change the color to green color code RGB 255 then click "OK" (Note: Only green color code RGB 255 is identified as die/kiss cut function, please don't select other color otherwise the function cannot work) Figure 4-28 Operation 4-11 Jaguar V User Manual Figure 4-29 3. Outline color has been changed to Green. Figure 4-30 4. Select " On/Off Line" > "MISC", use arrow key to select "Die/Kiss Cut" function then press Operation 4-12 "Enter". Jaguar V User Manual 5. Click the left arrow key to the next page to adjust the length value (0.2mm ~ 9.0mm) then click "ENTER". 6. Click the left arrow key to the next page to adjust the force value (45g ~ 450g) then click "ENTER" and finish the setting. Operation 4-13 Chapter 5 Basic Maintenance Jaguar V User Manual 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. 5.1 Cleaning the Cutting Plotter Cleaning the machine properly and regularly will ensure optimal performance out of your machine. Cleaning Precaution ! Unplug the cutting plotter before cleaning it in order to prevent electrical shock. Never use solvents, abrasive cleaners or strong detergents for cleaning. They may damage the surface of the cutting plotter and the moving parts. Recommended Methods: Gently wipe the cutting plotter surface with a 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. Wipe all dust and dirt from the tool carriage rails. Use a vacuum cleaner to empty any accumulated dirt and media residue beneath the pinch roller housing. 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. Wipe dust and dirt from the stand. Basic Maintenance 5-1 5.2 Cleaning the Grid Drum Jaguar V User Manual 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 5-1. Figure 5-1 5.3 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 5-2 Chapter 6 Trouble Shooting Jaguar V User Manual This chapter is to help you 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. Why is the cutting plotter not functioning? Possible Causes: 6.1 Non-Operational Problems Check the following first: Does the AC power cord plug in properly? Does the AC power cord connected to the power connector properly? Does the power LED still illuminate? Solutions: If 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. If the LCM is not able to display any message, contact the technician from your dealer. Trouble Shooting 6-1 6.2 Operational Problems Jaguar V User Manual 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. If the problem still exists after the recommended actions have been done, have your cutting plotter serviced. Error, Check Media Or Drum or X Motor 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. Error, Check Media Or Y Motor This message indicates that there might be an obstruction to carriage relating to a problem on the Y axis. Correct the problem and re-power on to reboot system. Error, Check Carriage Sensor or VC Motor 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. Graph Was Clipped. Data In Buffer 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. Trouble Shooting 6-2 Jaguar V User Manual 6.3 Cutting Plotter/Computer Communication Problems The messages showed below present problems in relation to cutting plotter/computer communication. Communication Error Setup: MISC. key Is the connection cable connected to the cutting plotter and computer properly? Yes No Has the interface setting been done correctly? Yes No Refer to Chapter 2 Connecting your cutting plotter. Try the communication between your cutting plotter and computer. If it still does not work, have your cutting plotter serviced. Refer to the "MISC" key in Chapter 3 - Description of Operation for the port setup. Note: The computer also needs to set up compatible communication parameters to the cutting plotter set up. HP-GL/2 Cmd. Error If your cutting plotter can not recognize 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 6-3 6.4 Software Problems Check the following first: Jaguar V User Manual 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 match the requirements of your software? Yes No Does your software recommend using a different cable? Yes Try using the recommende d cable. Refer to Chapter 2 - Connecting your cutting plotter. No Does the software vendor provide a sample file? Most well known cutting softwares in the world have drivers for our cutting plotters. If not, use software that has HP-GL and HP-GL/2 emulation supports and you can chose the following three drivers: A3 size: HP7475A A1 size: HP7580A A0 size: HP Draf Pro Exl or HP Draf Master Yes Re-power on the cutting plotter and try to send the file again. No Do something about the error message display on LCM, or consult your software vendor. Trouble Shooting 6-4 6.5 Cutting Quality Problems Jaguar V User Manual 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. Is the blade installed correctly and the blade holder fastened securely? Yes Is the blade dull or chipped? No Refer to Chapter 2.4 " Blade Installation" Yes Replace with a new blade No Is tool force set up properly? (The default for tool force is 80 gf) Yes No Is the tool offset set up properly? Yes No Adjust the tool force to obtain an optimum blade force. Refer to Chapter 4.4 "Cutting Force and Offset Adjustment" Is there any dirt adhered to the blade? Adjust the tool offset to obtain an optimum value. Yes No Remove the blade and clean it. Please contact your dealer for technician support. Trouble Shooting 6-5 Jaguar V-160-P Specification Jaguar V User Manual Model Number Operational Method Max. Cutting Width Max. Cutting Length Max. Media Loading Width Min. Media Loading Width Number of Pinch Rollers Acceptable Material Thickness Drive Motor Cutting Force Max. Cutting Speed Acceleration Offset Memory Buffer Interfaces Type of Command Mechanical Resolution Software Resolution Distance Accuracy Repeatability Curve & Arc Smoothing Configurable Origin Test Cut Capability Tangential- emulation Repeat Copy Control Panel Diameter of Blade Power Supply Power Consumption Dimension (HxWxD) mm (HxWxD) in Net Weight Stand Automatic-Aligning System (AAS II) Media Take-up System Operation Temperature Environment Humidity J5-160-P Roller-Type 1570mm(62in) 50m (164ft) 1782mm (70.2 in) 250mm (9.8in) 6 0.8 mm (0.03in) DC Servo Control 0~600 g 1530 mm/sec (60 ips) (at 45° direction) 4.2 G 0~1.0 mm (with an increase of 0.025mm) 32 MB USB 2.0 (Full Speed), Serial (RS-232C) and Ethernet 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 LCD (20 digits x 2 lines), 14 Keys, 1 Power LED 2.5 mm AC 100-240V, 50~60 Hz (auto switching) Max. 110watts 1127 * 1962 * 756 44.4 * 77.2 * 29.8 77.5 kg Standard N/A Standard 15C~30C / 60°F~86°F 25% ~ 75% Jaguar V Specification A-1 Jaguar V User Manual Software and PPF data base are not included. 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. GCC certified material in tracking is Avery MPI 3000. The above listed specification values are effective only when operated with media certified by GCC. Jaguar V Specification A-1 Blade Specification Jaguar V User Manual 265019700G For cutting thick fluorescent and window tint film. Also for cutting detailed work in standard vinyl. The blade is 45° with Red Cap, 0.25 mm blade offset, and 2.5 mm blade diameter. 265017540G For cutting reflective vinyl, cardboard, sandblast, flock, and stencil sharp edge. The blade is 60° with Green Cap, 0.50 mm blade offset, and 2.5 mm blade diameter. 265017550G For cutting thin sandblast mask and stencil. The blade with sharp angle and special design, allowing it to maneuver around sharp corners. The blade is 60° with Blue Cap, 0.25 mm blade offset, and 2.5 mm blade diameter. 265017560G For cutting small text and fine detail. Sharp blade with smallest offset. The blade is 50° with Black Cap, 0.175 mm blade offset, and 2.5 mm blade diameter. 265017530G For thin and delicate media such as window tint. The blade is 25° with Yellow Cap, 0.25 mm blade offset, and 2.5 mm blade diameter. Blade Specification A-2 About the Tool Jaguar V User Manual 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 Blade tip offset Protrusion Length of the Blade Protrusion length of the blade Thickness of the base paper (t 2) Central line Thickness of the media (t1) Length of protrusion = t1 + t 2/ 2, but for your convenience you may just make it about 0.3mm ~ 0.5mm beyond the blade holder tip. Blade Specification A-2 Jaguar V User Manual CorelDRAW Output Instruction The following is an example of how to output the file with CorelDRAW. User Instructions 1. Open CorelDRAW, finish editing all the files you wish to plot and select all the images at once. 2. Select "Outline Pen" to adjust the outline for cutting. 3. Adjust the value of pen width to 0.001 mm and click "OK" to save your input. CorelDRAW Output A-3 4. Select " File Print" to output the file to your cutters. Jaguar V User Manual 5. Choose the correct model you have installed. CorelDRAW Output A-3 Jaguar V User Manual 6. Choose the "Layout page" and click the "Reposition images to: Bottom left corner". Please note that you must put your image at the bottom left corner. 7. Go back to the General page and check that your image is at the bottom left corner. Click "Print" and get a wonderful cutting image. CorelDRAW Output A-3PDF-XChange Editor 8.0.331 PDF-XChange Core API SDK (8.0.331)