GCC Technologies Puma iii series Manuale utente

Puma III Series

User Manual

V.1.2 Oct. 09

http://www.GCCworld.com

V.1.2 Oct. 09

NOTICE

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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.

Puma III User Manual

ImportantInformation

PRECAUTIONS IN USE

zFor safety concern, please always hold the cutter firmly from the bottom

when moving it. Do not move the cutter by clasping the depression area on

both sides.

zDo not shake or drop the blade holder, a blade tip maybe fly out.

zDuring operation, keep away from any moving parts of the cutter (such as

the carriage, drums). Also be careful that your clothing and hairs do not be

caught.

zAlways connect the power cable to a grounded outlet.

zAlways use the accessory power cable that is provided. Do not wire the

power cable so that it becomes bent or caught between objects.

zDo 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 misoperation of the machine.

zKeep the tools away from children where they can reach.

zAlways put the pinch rollers within position of the white marks.

Thanks for your purchase of GCC Puma III Cutting Plotter. For your

safety and to optimize the performance of the Puma III, please read

the user manual completely and keep it in a correct location.

Puma III User Manual

Contents

Important Information

1. General Information

1.1 Introduction 1-1

1.2 PackageItems 1-1

1.3 Product Features 1-2

1.4 FrontViewofPumaIII 1-3

1.5 BackViewofPumaIII 1-4

1.6 The Whole View of Puma III 1-4

1.7 The Left-hand Side of Puma III 1-5

1.8 The Right-hand Side of Puma III 1-5

2. Installation

2.1 Precaution 2-1

2.2 Stand & Flexible Media Support System 2-2

2.2.1 Stand Installation (for P3-60) 2-2

2.2.2 Stand & Flexible Media Support System (for P3-132S) 2-3

2.3 BladeInstallation 2-6

2.4 Cable Connections 2-9

2.4.1 USBInterface 2-9

2.4.2 ParallelInterface 2-10

2.4.3 RS-232 Interface 2-10

2.4.4 DataTransmitting 2-11

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 Mode 3-3

3.4 Menu Items 3-4

4. Operation

4.1 Media Loading 4-1

4.1.1 Loading the Sheet Media 4-1

4.1.2 Loading the Roll Media 4-3

4.2 Tracking Performance 4-6

4.3 Cutting Force and OffsetAdjustment 4-7

4.4 When Completing the Cutting Job 4-9

5. Accu-Aligning System

5.1 Introduction 5-1

5.2 Calibrating the System 5-1

5.2.1 Media Calibration 5-1

5.2.2 AAS Calibration 5-2

5.2.3 AAS II on Puma III 5-3

5.3 Printer Test 5-4

5.4 Contour Cutting 5-6

5.5 TipsforAAS 5-8

6. Maintenance

Puma III User Manual

Contents

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 SoftwareProblems 7-4

7.5 Cutting Quality Problems 7-5

7.6 USB connection Problems 7-6

Appendix

A-1 Specifications of Puma III A-1

A-2 Blade Specification A-2

A-3 CorelDRAWPlug-InInstruction A-3

A-4 SignPal8.5Instruction A-4

A-5 EasySIGNInstruction A-5

A-6 GreatCutInstruction A-6

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General Information 1-1

Chapter 1 General Information

1.1 Introduction

Puma III series cutting plotters have been designed to produce computer-generated images

or perform contour cutting on sheets or rolls of vinyl media.

This manual covers the following models of Puma III series cutting plotters:

‧P3-60 for media width: 70mm(2.76”) ~ 719mm(28.3”)

‧P3-132S for media width: 70mm(2.76”) ~ 1470mm(57.87”)

1.2 Package Items

The package of the Puma III model contents the items listed below, please check carefully.

If you find any item missing, please consult your local dealer for further assistance.

1. Cutting Plotter 1

2. Stand Set ( for P3-132S only, optional for P3-60)

z1 piece of H-shape stand

z2 pieces of stands

z1 piece of stand beam

z1 piece of M5 L-shape hexagon screw driver

z4 piece of Stand Wheel

z1 piece of Wrench 14mm

z1 piece of Installation Guide for Stand Set

3. Flexible Media Support System Package

Items P3-60 P3-132S

1 set of Roll Media Flange (2 pieces) V

1 set of Roll Holder (2 pieces) V

1 set of Roll Holder Guide Bushes (4 pieces) V

1 set of Roll Holder Support (2 pieces) V

32 pieces of M6 screws V

1 piece of M6 L-shape hexagon screw driver V

1 piece of Roll Base V

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4. Accessory Bag

z1 piece of User’s Compact Disk

z1 piece of AC power Cord

z1 pieces of data cable (RS-232C)

z1 pieces of data cable (Print cable)

z1 pieces of data cable (USB cable)

z1 set of Blade Holder Assembly (Installed in tool carriage of the cutting

plotter )

z1 piece of Blade (Installed in Blade Holder)

z1 piece of Safe Blade

z1 piece of Cutting Pad

z1 piece of Tweezers

z1 piece of Promise Card

1.3 Product Features

The following are the main features of the Puma III series cutting plotters:

‧Tri-port connectivity provides you with greater flexibility.

‧Up to 400-gram cutting force.

‧Up to 600mm/per second cutting speed.

‧Guaranty 3-meter tracking.

‧User-friendly, multi-language control panel

‧Enhanced Accu-Aligning System for contour cutting.

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1.4 Appearance of Puma III

1.4.1 The Front View (Figure 1-1)

Control Panel

14 buttons and 1

LED and 1 LCM

showing messages

and menus.

Cutting Pad

provides the protection of

blade when the blade is

cutting.

Tool Carriage

performs the

cutting with the

installed blade or

pen with AAS

module.

Alignment Rulers

media can be aligned

with the clear guide line

marks

Grid Drums

move the media back and

forth during operation.

Slicer Groove

cuts off the extra

media easily along

this groove.

Platen

provides the surface for

supporting media while

cutting

Figure 1-1

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General Information 1-4

1.4.2 The Back View (Figure 1-2)

1.4.3 The Whole View (Figure 1-3)

**Stand for Puma III 60 is an optional item.

**Stand for Puma III 132S is a standard item.

Pinch Rollers

hold the media during cutting.

Lever

raises or lowers

the pinch rollers.

Figure 1-2

Figure 1-3

H-shape Stand

supports the cutting

plotter body.

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.

Stand

supports the cutting

plotter body.

Stand Beam

stabilizes the body.

Roll Holder

Support

supports roll holders

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1.4.4 The Left-hand Side (Figure 1-4)

1.4.5 The Right-hand Side of Puma III (Figure 1-5)

Fuse – 3 Amp.

AC Power Connector

Power Switch – On when switches to [I]; Off to [O]

Figure 1-4

Parallel Interface Connector

used to connect the cutting plotter to a

computer through a parallel interface cable

Serial Interface Connector (RS232C)

used to connect the cutting plotter to a

computer through a serial interface cable.

Figure 1-5 USB Connector

used to connect the cutting plotter to a

computer through a USB cable.

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