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FC7000

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The most advanced and sophisticated multi-functional cutting plotter technology for plotting, cutting and pouncing applications is available in 30", 54" and 64" widths, with maximum compatible media widths of 36", 48", 60", and 72" respectively. The FC7000 series is ideal for anyone involved in post digital imaging processes such as die/contour cutting.

High quality results demand the highest-quality product available. Efficient, durable, and amazingly accurate, the new FC7000 series goes beyond any cutter currently on the market in terms of value and return on your investment. We've upgraded this series significantly from its popular FC5100A predecessor, while still providing our customers with competitive pricing.

Illustration showing media basket

Overview

The new FC7000 series includes more benefits to users than ever before. All models now include a standard floor stand and feature an advanced automatic registration mark sensor system for contour cutting printed images. We've increased our cutting speeds to help users reduce their project turn-around time. Sign makers, auto-aftermarket professionals, graphic artists, and other users can take on a wider range of projects thanks to increased cutting force for processing thicker, harder materials like sandblast or diamond grade reflective films. We've also built the new FC-series wider, increasing the maximum loadable material width to particularly benefit those operating a print and cut system, where the printer width might normally exceed the cutter width. The new FC7000 series comes in 4 model sizes of 30", 42", 54", 64" and accepts material widths of up to 36", 48", 60", and 72" for each model, respectively. In addition, a wealth of new features have been added for increased productivity, versatility, and ease-of-use. The FC7000 is the only logical choice for those seeking a professional-level cutting system designed for speed, versatility, and ultimate precision

STANDARD PERFORMANCE FEATURES:

The Advanced Auto-registration mark sensor is included as a standard feature for all FC7000 models.

The RMS system detects the registration marks printed alongside digitally produced images to automatically align preprinted images to the internal coordinate system and even compensate for material expansion/contraction. The RMS system's user interface has also been enhanced, making it extremely user-friendly and accurate. These intelligent features assure users of unsurpassed accuracy and consistently reliable operation for the most intricate die/contour cutting applications.

SMOOTH AND ACCURATE CUTTING/PLOTTING WITH PROLONGED TOOL LIFE

Improved cutting/plotting quality and prolonged tool life are just a few of the outstanding standard features you can expect from the FC7000 series, made possible by the innovative Tool Soft Landing Intelligence. The Graphtec proprietary closed-loop servo actuator, with an integrated precision sensor, ensures quick, precise, yet gentle tool contact with the material surface during up and down motions. In addition to superior and accurate output, the Soft Landing feature prolongs the life of the cutting/plotting tool and maximizes throughput performance.

The innovative Tool Soft Landing Intelligence provides not only consistent and optimum cutting quality throughout the job, but also the benefit of cost-saving tool maintenance.

INDUSTRY-LEADING CUTTING SPEEDS

Featuring maximum programmable cutting speeds of 58.5 ips, 4.0G maximum acceleration and 20 to 600g cutting force, the FC7000 series accommodates the most demanding cutting and plotting projects, while providing users with the versatility they need for a wide variety of applications.

With the world's fastest throughput performance and superb accuracy, the new FC7000 performs highly intricate cutting as small as 1/16" high text on vinyl. The innovative technology incorporated in this series helps users accomplish numerous applications in a limited timeframe, thereby increasing their overall profit.

NEW, SIMPLIFIED MEDIA SUPPLY MECHANISM DESIGN

The new, more effective media supply mechanism assists users when loading and aligning the media accurately, also ensuring accurate tracking with long-length runs. This feature also prevents media from accidentally feeding out of the roll during a cutting operation, saving operator frustration and increasing overall productivity.

USER FRIENDLY FEATURES:

INTEGRATE YOUR CUTTER WITH POPULAR GRAPHIC/ILLUSTRATION SOFTWARE

Cutting Master^TM and QuickCut plug-in software is included with the FC7000 series and facilitates output of designs directly from Adobe Illustrator® or CorelDraw®, making it easy to integrate an economical sign-making system. The standard Automatic Registration Mark System is included for precision contour/die cutting of digitally printed images.

EASY TO USE CONTROL PANEL

The user-friendly control panel comes standard with a large 20-digit x 4-line LCD information display and icon-labeled comprehensive controls, providing effortless operation and simple navigation of various setup menus. The oversized LCD allows users to quickly glance at all operational conditions including equipment status, speed, force, quality (acceleration) and type of tool with pre-programmed offset value.

Eight commonly used function controls including: instantaneous Hold (Pause), Cutting/plotting Conditions, Axis/RMS Alignment, View, Position, Copy, Test Cut, and New Origin are directly accessible on the control panel for added user-efficiency. The pressure-sensitive dual-speed position keys enable expeditious tool positioning with high accuracy.

8 user-programmable settings facilitate frequent switching among application specific plotter setups and material selection. Each setting can be programmed with the specific type of tool (blade, pen, pounce tool or LED beam), cutting/plotting speed, acceleration, force, tangential control and distance compensation required for a specific application. These settings provide the user with an instaneous recall of pre-programmed setup conditions for varying job requirements, further increasing job efficiency and productivity.

SOPHISTICATED TANGENTIAL EMULATION OVERCUTS THE OLD-FASHIONED MECHANCAL TANGENTIAL SYSTEMS

When the Tangential Control mode is engaged, the FC7000 out-cuts the mechanical tangential system both in speed and output quality by precisely and intelligently controlling the blade rotation. The on-board tool height sensor detects the blade tip's landing on the media surface, then intelligently and precisely aligns the blade rotation for the following cutting operation, all in a fraction of a microsecond.

Graphtec's proprietary technology allows this sophisticated feature to completely eliminate distorted, rounded, or lifted corners - even when highly intricate design cutting is required on 2 mil. vinyl film or up to 50 mil. sandblast rubber. This innovative and high precision system architecture is what enables the FC7000 to cut text strings as small as 1/16" on vinyl. There is no other cutter/plotter on the market that can match the FC7000 series' unsurpassed precision and built-in intelligence.

ENHANCED MECHANICAL INTEGRITY FOR QUALITY AND PERFORMANCE

The all-new mechanical design incorporated in the chassis and electro-mechanical components further improve the FC7000's structural integrity, resulting in high-quality output, unsurpassed reliability, and media tracking performance.

Engage the SmartFeed™ auto material pre-feed function to further enhance the FC7000 series' tracking capability for long-length and repetitive cutting/plotting operations. Built-in SmartFeed™ intelligence automatically unwinds the media roll and pre-feeds it for a user-programmable length as the plotting data extends beyond the prepared area.

CONNECTIVITY AND SOFTWARE

The FC7000 supports tri-port connectivity with serial, parallel and USB interface ports, providing compatibility with virtually any computer configuration. The standard package includes:

A Windows driver compatible with Windows® 98, ME, 2000, and XP; supporting serial, parallel and USB port connectivity
Adobe® Illustrator® Cutting Master™ and CorelDraw® QuickCut™ plug-in software compatible with Windows® 98, ME, 2000, XP or MAC® OS 8, 9, 10(X); supporting USB connectivity

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

Stand Integrated Media Racks
Maintain up to 3 extra full-length rolls conveniently at the foot of your plotter. The media rack option enhances job efficiency and productivity by allowing you to quickly switch between media rolls or directly feed material from the rack. Each optional rack holds one full-length roll of media for easy, quick roll exchange and allows you to switch between media color, type, and size with minimal effort.
Media Basket
The media basket facilitates dust-free cutting/plotting operations and enhanced media tracking for long, continuous project applications. The collapsible front and rear baskets keep the media off the shop floor to prevent dust and residue from accumulating on the output material. This feature is ideal when unevenness and/or obstacles are observed in the media pass (on the floor) that can potentially affect the plotter's tracking performance.

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FC7000 Users Manual - English

TNC-001	Accurate Blade Setup
TNC-002	Getting Good Tracking from Your Cutter
TNC-003	Cutting Vinyl Effectively
TNC-004	Cutting Sandblast Effectively
TNC-005	Contour Cutting Printed Images with the Graphtec Cutter
TNC-006	Contour Cutting with SignLab 5.0
TNC-007	Contour Cutting with FlexiSIGN
TNC-008	Contour Cutting with Inspire
TNC-009	Using The Graphtec Windows Driver
TNC-010	Cutter Maintenance
TNC-011	N/A
TNC-012	What to Do When Problems Arise
TNC-013	Blades and Blade Holders
TNC-014	Contour Cutting Decals Using the Registration Mark Sensor