MIMAKI CG-75FXII User manual

D201812-12

OPERATION MANUAL

MIMAKI ENGINEERING CO., LTD.

URL: http: // www.mimaki. co. jp/

CUTTING PLOTTER

CG-FXII Series

– i –

CAUTION

DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY: THIS LIMITED WARRANTY OF MIMAKI SHALL BE THE

SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE WARRANTY AND IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES,

EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY

OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS, AND MIMAKI NEITHER ASSUMES NOR AUTHO-

RIZES DEALER TO ASSUME FOR IT ANY OTHER OBLIGATION OR LIABILITY OR MAKE

ANY OTHER WARRANTY OR MAKE ANY OTHER WARRANTY IN CONNECTION WITH

ANY PRODUCT WITHOUT MIMAKI'S PRIOR WRITTEN CONSENT. IN NO EVENT SHALL

MIMAKI BE LIABLE FOR SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR

FOR LOSS OF PROFITS OF DEALER OR CUSTOMERS OF ANY PRODUCT.

Requests

•This Operation manual has been carefully prepared for your easy understanding, however, please

do not hesitate to contact a distributor in your district or our office if you have any inquiry.

•Description contained in this Operation manual are subject to change without notice for improve-

ment.

•Generally, names and designations referred to in this Operation manual are trade marks or regis-

tered trade marks of the manufacturers or suppliers.

Reproduction of this manual is strictly prohibited.

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Interference to televisions and radios

The product described in this manual generates high frequency when operating.

The product can interfere with radios and televisions if set up or commissioned under improper

conditions. The product is not guaranteed against any damage to specific-purpose radio and

televisions.

The product’s interference with your radio or television will be checked by turning on/off the

power switch of the product.

In the event that the product is the cause of interference, try to eliminate it by taking one of the

following corrective measures or taking some of them in combination.

•Change the orientation of the antenna of the television set or radio to find a position without

reception difficulty.

•Separate the television set or radio from this product.

•Plug the power cord of this product into an outlet which is isolated from power circuits connected

to the television set or radio.

FCC Statement (USA)

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device,

pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection

against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This

equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in

accordance with the Operation manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which cause

the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

•In the case where MIMAKI-recommended cable is not used for connection of

this device, limits provided by FCC rules can be exceeded.

To prevent this, use of MIMAKI-recommended cable is essential for the

connection of this device.

Not for use in a computer room as defined in the Standard for Protection of Electronic Computer/Data

Processing Equipment, ANSI/NFPA 75 National Devision.

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Foreword

Congratulations on your purchase of a CG-FXII series cutting plotter.

CG-FXII series cutting plotter is a highly functional cutting plotter with the high-speed registration

mark detection.

Read this Operation manual carefully and make the most effective use of your plotter.

Be sure to read this Operation manual carefully, before starting to operate the plotter.

On This Operation manual

•This Operation manual describes the operation and maintenance of CG-FXII series

cutting plotter (hereinafter referred to as the device).

•Please read and fully understand this Operation manual before putting the machine into

service. It is also necessary to keep this Operation manual on hand.

•Make arrangements to deliver this Operation manual to the person in charge of the op-

eration of this device.

•This Operation manual has been carefully prepared for your easy understanding, how-

ever, please do not hesitate to contact a distributor in your district or our office if you have

any inquiry.

•Description contained in this Operation manual are subject to change without notice for

improvement.

•In the case where this Operation manual should be illegible due to destruction or lost by

fire or breakage, purchase another copy of the Operation manual from our office.

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Features

The features of the device are described below. Together with the method of operation of the device

explained in this manual, they help you understand how to use the device properly.

Photo electric eye

High accuracy mark-detection sensor enables the mark plotted on sheets to automatically read, com-

pensate distances, set the plotting and compensate paper gradient.

Roll Sheet Stopper Function

The newly developed roll stopper is incorporated so as to set a wide roll paper without sagging.

Two Clamp Pressure Modes Change Over Mechanism

The sheet clamp system has been modified to incorporate two clamp pressure modes change over

mechanism so as to widen the applicable sheet size limit.

Strong pressure mode substantially increases the clamp pressure that prevents a long sheet slippage.

The moderate pressure mode prevents from getting scratching by grit roller during plot operation.

New Cutter Holder

The new cutter holder equipping with a capped tip has a mechanism enabling the tip protrusion to

adjust by the rotable knob with attaching to the pen carriage. (Former type cutter holders are also

usable.)

Front Loading Capability

By installing the roll table at the front side, the roll sheet can be cut by arranging the front loading.

(Unsuitable in use of the automatic sheet cutting function.)

Roll sheet settable up to 6 rolls

Up to 6 roll tables attachable to leg assy.

Plug-in cutting software (FineCut) attached

The plug-in software, FineCut enables to perform finely cutting characters or illustration edited on the

Illustrator.

Automatic Sheet Cutting Function

Enables to cut a roll sheet or a leaf sheet automatically

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For safe operation

Pictorial signs

Pictorial signs are used in this Operation manual for safe operation of and in prevention of damages to

the device. Pictorial signs and their meanings are given below. Read and fully understand before

reading the text.

Example of pictorial signs 1

•Indicates the case where it is assumed that misuse of the machine, ignor-

ing this sign, as this may cause fire or poisoning. Be sure to read this

manual for proper operation.

•Indicates the case where it is assumed that misuse of the machine, ignor-

ing this sign, can cause damage only to property.

• Indicates a caution you must observe when operating the product.

•The symbol " " indicates helpful information that will facilitate the use of

the device.

•Indicates the reference page for related contents.

Example of pictorial signs 2

•The symbol " " indicates the case where some phenomenon that requires

a CAUTION sign (including "DANGER" and "WARNING" signs) exists. A

concrete precaution (precaution against an electric shock in the case of the

sketch given on the left) is shown in the illustration.

•The symbol " " indicates a prohibited behavior. A concrete illustration of

prohibition (disassembly is prohibited in the sketch given on the left) is

shown in or next to the illustration.

•The symbol " " indicates a thing that is forced to be done and instruction

that is forced to be followed. A concrete illustration of instruction (the

removal of a plug from the receptacle is instructed in the sketch given on

the left) is drawn in the illustration.

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Abnormal event occurs.

•If the device is used under an

abnormal condition where the

device produces smoke or

unpleasant smell, fire or electric

shocks can result. Be sure to

turn off the power switch

immediately and detach the plug

from the receptacle. Check first

to be sure that the device no

longer produces smoke, and

contact a distributor in your

district for repair. Never repair

your device by yourself since it is

very dangerous for you to do so.

Handling of the power cable

•Use the supplied power cable.

•Take care not to damage, break

or work on the power cable.

If a heavy matter is placed on the

power cable, heated or drawn,

the power cable can break to

cause fire or electric shocks.

Never Do the Following

WARNING

Do not disassemble or remodel the device.

•Never disassemble or remodel

the main unit of the plotter.

Disassembling/remodeling any of

them will result in electric shocks

or breakdown of the device.

Do not use the device in damp places.

•Avoid damp environments when

putting the device into service.

Do not splash water onto the

device.

High-humidity or water will give

rise to fire, electric shocks or

breakdown of the device.

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Precautions in installation

CAUTION

A place exposed to direct sunlight

A place in which temperature and humidity

vary by a great margin

Use the device under the

following environment.

Operating environment:

20 to 35°C

35 to 65% (Rh)

A place exposed to direct air blow from air

conditioner, etc.

A place that is not horizontal

A place that vibrates

A place where fire is present

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Precautions in use

CAUTION

Be careful with the movable parts

•Do not touch a rolling grit roller,

or may hurt fingertips or tear off

finger nails

•Keep head and hands away from

any moving parts during plot

operation, or may cause

accidental injuries.

•Wear proper clothes. (Do not

wear such as loose-fit clothes

and accessories).

Bind a long hair.

Sheets

•If media that is likely to tightly

curl, flatten first the paper before

using it for printing. Heavily-

curled sheet affect the Cut

(plotted) result.

Caution with cutters

•Do not touch the edged cutter

blade.

•Do not swing a cut holder to

avoid danger. The blade may be

lunged out.

Warning labels

•Be sure understand firmly the

warnings given on the labels. In

the case where any of the

warning label has become so

soiled that the warning message

is illegible or has come off,

purchase a new one from your

local distributor or our office.

Refer to Appendix for the label

adhering locations.

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