Fc2250-Um-251 08-9370

CUTTING MACHINE
FC2250
FC2250-UM-251-08-9370
SERVICE MANUAL
HISTORY OF REVISIONS
No. Date issued Description of revision Page Edition
1 07.10.10 First Printing All 01
2 08.01.09 Parts number for the vacuum panels were corrected. 10-1 02
3 08.03.18 The dip switch setting for the Keyboard and Sensor Test Mode was corrected. 8-4, 8-17 03
4 08.03.18 Step (8) of figure was corrected. 8-17 03
5 08.08.19 Parts number for the 2-pen board was corrected. 5-1 04
6 08.09.18 Locations for the double-sided adhesive tapes were corrected. 7-14 05
7 08.10.28 Rank of parts was added. 10-1 to 10-12 06
8 08.11.10 The dip switch setting for the Keyboard and Sensor Test Mode was corrected. 8-4 07
9 08.11.25 The display menu was corrected. 8-6,8-8,8-9 07
10 08.11.25 Explanation for the display menu and the display menu were corrected. 8-19 07
11 08.11.25 Rank for the item No.16 and No.17 were corrected. 10-1 07
12 09.04.16 Parts number for the main board was corrected. 5-1 08
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CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION.............................................................1-1
1.1 Model Names and Basic Specifications .........................................................1-1
1.2 Standard Accessories ......................................................................................1-1
1.3 Main Specifications ..........................................................................................1-2
1.4 External Dimensions ........................................................................................1-3
1.5 Stand Assembly Procedure .............................................................................1-6
1.6 Mounting Procedure .........................................................................................1-7
1.7 Removing the Y Bar Retaining Brackets ........................................................1-8
1.8 Selecting the Vacuum Pump............................................................................1-9
1.9 Installation Location .......................................................................................1-10
2. Description of Parts ......................................................2-1
2.1 Plotter Nomenclature .......................................................................................2-1
2.2 Control Panel ....................................................................................................2-2
2.3 Types of Cutter Blades and Their Features....................................................2-4
2.4 Cutter Pen Nomenclature.................................................................................2-5
3 Basic Operation.............................................................3-1
3.1 Replacing the Cutter Blade ..............................................................................3-1
3.2 Adjusting the Blade Length .............................................................................3-4
3.3 Mounting the Cutter Pen ..................................................................................3-5
3.4 Adjusting the Pen Carriage Height .................................................................3-6
3.5 Turning On the Plotter and Initialization.........................................................3-7
3.6 Loading the Medium .........................................................................................3-8
3.7 PAUSE Menu Configuration.............................................................................3-9
3.8 Setting the Cutting Conditions ......................................................................3-10
3.9 Printing a Conditions List ..............................................................................3-12
3.10 Printing a Character Dump List .....................................................................3-14
3.11 Printing the Self-Test Pattern ........................................................................3-16
4. Daily Maintenance and Storage ...................................4-1
5. RECOMMENDED PARTS LIST .....................................5-1
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6. LIST OF TOOLS .............................................................6-1
6.1 Tools ..................................................................................................................6-1
7. DISASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENT ............................7-1
7.1 Adjusting the X-Axis Drive...............................................................................7-1
7.1.1 Removing the X Motor Cover ................................................................................................................. 7-1
7.1.2 Adjusting the X Drive Belt Tension ........................................................................................................ 7-1
7.1.3 Adjusting the Belt Tension of the Front X Slider .................................................................................. 7-2
7.1.4 Adjusting the Belt Tension of the Rear X Slider ................................................................................... 7-2
7.1.5 Checking the Belt Tension of the Front and Rear X Sliders ................................................................ 7-3
7.2 Adjusting the Y-Axis Drive ...............................................................................7-4
7.2.1 Removing the Y Motor Cover ................................................................................................................. 7-4
7.2.2 Removing the Y Motor............................................................................................................................. 7-4
7.2.3 Adjusting the Y Drive Belt Tension ........................................................................................................ 7-6
7.3 Adjusting the Y Slider ......................................................................................7-7
7.3.1 Removing the Y Bar................................................................................................................................. 7-7
7.3.2 Adjusting the Y Slider Belt Tension ....................................................................................................... 7-8
7.4 Adjusting the Roller Pressure of the Front X Slider ......................................7-9
7.5 Adjusting the Roller Pressure of the Rear X Slider .....................................7-10
7.6 Adjusting the Roller Pressure of the Y Slider ..............................................7-12
7.7 Adjusting the Position of Sensor Dog Y.......................................................7-13
7.8 Mounting the Y Slider on the Y Flexible Printed Circuit Cable ...................7-14
7.9 Pen Block ........................................................................................................7-16
7.9.1 Removing the Pen Block Cover ........................................................................................................... 7-16
7.9.2 Removing the Pen Block ...................................................................................................................... 7-16
7.9.3 Adjusting the Pen Block ....................................................................................................................... 7-17
7.10 Using the Mechanical Adjustment Jigs ........................................................7-19
7.11 Replacing the Y Bar ........................................................................................7-19
7.11.1 Preparations........................................................................................................................................... 7-19
7.11.2 Replacing the Y Bar ............................................................................................................................... 7-20
7.11.3 Checking the Sliding of the Y Bar Frame (Manual Check)................................................................. 7-21
7.12 Adjusting the Perpendicularity Precision ....................................................7-22
7.12.1 Checking the Deviation in the Perpendicularity ................................................................................. 7-22
7.13 Replacing the Electrostatic Adhesion Plate .................................................7-24
7.13.1 Peeling Off the Electrostatic Adhesion Plate ...................................................................................... 7-24
7.13.2 Preliminary Preparations for Pasting On New Plate .......................................................................... 7-25
7.13.3 Attaching the Electrostatic Adhesion Plate ........................................................................................ 7-26
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8. ELECTRICAL ADJUSTMENTS......................................8-1
8.1 Flowchart of the Adjustment Sequence ........................................................8-1
8.2 Location of the Boards.....................................................................................8-2
8.3 Explanation of the Values of the Main Board .................................................8-3
8.4 Setting the DIP Switches..................................................................................8-4
8.5 Updating the System Firmware .......................................................................8-5
8.6 Clearing the Non-Volatile RAM ........................................................................8-6
8.7 Adjusting the Home Position...........................................................................8-7
8.8 Adjusting the Pen Height .................................................................................8-8
8.9 Adjusting the Pen Force ..................................................................................8-9
8.10 Adjusting the Distance and the Perpendicularity Accuracy .......................8-11
8.11 Adjusting the Pen Interval .............................................................................8-14
8.12 Adjusting the Auto-Registration Mark Sensor Sensitivity ..........................8-16
8.13 Adjusting the Offset of the Auto-Registration Mark Sensor .......................8-17
8.14 Testing the Control Panel Keys and Home Sensors ...................................8-19
8.15 List of Items Requiring Readjustment ..........................................................8-21
8.16 About Start Up Mode ......................................................................................8-21
9 TROUBLESHOOTING....................................................9-1
9.1 Troubleshooting Flowcharts............................................................................9-1
9.1.1 Checking for Faulty Rotation of the Blade ............................................................................................ 9-1
9.1.2 The Cutting Media Cannot be Satisfactorily Cut .................................................................................. 9-2
9.1.3 Initialization is Abnormal ........................................................................................................................ 9-8
9.1.4 Pen UP/DOWN Operations are Abnormal.............................................................................................. 9-9
9.1.5 The X-axis Backlash is Excessive ........................................................................................................9-11
9.1.6 The Y-axis Backlash is Excessive ........................................................................................................ 9-12
9.2 The Plotter is Turned On But Doesn’t Operate ............................................9-13
9.3 Error Messages ...............................................................................................9-14
9.4 Error Messages in GP-GL Command Mode .................................................9-15
9.5 Error Messages in HP-GL Emulation Mode..................................................9-16
9.6 The Cutting Results are Unsatisfactory .......................................................9-18
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10. PARTS LISTS ...............................................................10-1
10.1 Mainframe ........................................................................................................10-1
10.2 Stand ................................................................................................................10-3
10.3 Control Panel ..................................................................................................10-4
10.4 Control Unit .....................................................................................................10-5
10.5 X Drive Unit .....................................................................................................10-6
10.6 Y Drive Section ...............................................................................................10-9
10.7 Standard Accessories ..................................................................................10-12
11. BLOCK DIAGRAMS AND CIRCUIT DIAGRAMS ........ 11-1
11.1 Wiring Connection ..........................................................................................11-1
11.2 Key Relay Board (PR223281) .........................................................................11-2
11.3 Main Relay Board (PN6121-02B) ...................................................................11-3
11.4 X Relay Board (PN6121-11C) .........................................................................11-6
11.5 X Flex. Board (PN6121-03C)...........................................................................11-7
11.6 X-Y Relay Board (PN6121-04C)......................................................................11-8
11.7 Pen Flex. Board (PN6121-05C) ......................................................................11-9
11.8 Pen Flex. Board 1 (PN6121-06C) ...................................................................11-9
11.9 2-Pen Board (PN6121-08C) ..........................................................................11-10
11.10 High Voltage Board (PR31001C)..................................................................11-11
11.11 Main Board (PN6121-01C) ...........................................................................11-12
11.12 Power Relay Board (PN5042-04) .................................................................11-21
11.13 Miscellaneous ...............................................................................................11-22
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1. INTRODUCTION
1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 Model Names and Basic Specifications
Model Media hold down method Cutting area
FC2250-60VC Vacuum suction 610 (X) x 920 (Y) mm
FC2250-120MG Magnetic
FC2250-120ES Electrostatic adhesion 1200 (X) x 920 (Y) mm
FC2250-120VC Vacuum suction
FC2250-180ES Electrostatic adhesion 1740 (X) x 920 (Y) mm
FC2250-180VC Vacuum suction
1.2 Standard Accessories

Item Description Q’ty
Power cable 1
Cutter pen set PPA31-CB15B, CB15U-2SP, CB15U-K30-5SP 1 set
Water based fiber-tip pen KF552-BK 1
Sheet holder plates For MG models only (2 large, 2 medium, 4 small) 1 set
Hexagon wrench For M4 bolts 1
Height adjustment plates 10 mm, 4 mm height 1 of each
Durable flexible hose For VC models only, 1.5 m to 5 m (can expand/contract)
1
Connection bore diameter: Ø38mm (-60), Ø58mm (-120/180)
Hose band For VC models only, Ø38mm (-60), Ø58mm (-120/180) 2
Vacuum pump installation base For VC models only 1
USB cable 1
CD-ROM User’s manual, Driver, other software 1
CAUTION
• The vacuum pump is an option. It is not provided with the VC models.
• Make sure that the vacuum pump used with a VC model is affixed with either a label showing compliance
with the relevant safety standard or with the CE marking.
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1.3 Main Specifications

FC2250-60VC FC2250-120VC/MG/ES FC2250-180VC/ES
Configuration Flatbed
Effective cutting area 610 x 920 mm 1200 x 920 mm 1740 x 920 mm
Media hold-down method VC models: Vacuum suction, MG models: Magnetic,
ES models: Electrostatic adhesion
Maximum cutting speed 400 mm/sec (40-step range)
Cutting force High force mode: 9.8 N (1 kgf) max : 40-step range 2 to 80
Standard force mode: 4.9 N (500 gf) max : 40-step range 1 to 40
Minimum character size About 10 mm square (varies with the character font and cutting media)
Mechanical resolution 0.0025 mm
Programmable resolution GP-GL mode: 0.1/0.05/0.025/0.01 mm, HP-GLTM mode: 0.025 mm
Distance accuracy Within 0.1% of the distance moved (plotter mode)
Perpendicularity Within 0.5 mm/900 mm (plotter mode)
Repeatability Within 0.1 mm (plotter mode)
Number of pens/cutters 2
Cutter and pen types Cutter blades: Supersteel
Pens: water-based fibertip, oil-based ballpoint, disposable ink pen*1
Cutting media Marking film (vinyl, fluorescent, reflective), Stiff paper/card up to 0.5 mm
thick, Sandblast rubber sheets up to 1 mm thick, High-intensity reflective
film. Polystyrene foam sheets
Interfaces RS-232C, USB 2.0 (full speed); auto-switching
Buffer memory 2 MB
Command sets GP-GL and HP-GLTM emulation
LCD panel 20 characters x 2 lines
Reg strat on mark reading Provided
function
Power supply 100-120 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 1.2 A max
220-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 0.7 A max
Operating environment 10 to 35˚C, 35 to 75% RH (non-condensing)
Guaranteed precision 16 to +32˚C, 35% to 70% RH (non-condensing)
operating environment
External dimensions
(H x W x D) Horizontal 857 x 920 x 1285 mm 944 x 1568 x 1285 mm 944 x 2068 x 1285 mm
Tilted ----*2 1687 x 1568 x 987 mm 1687 x 2068 x 987 mm
Weight (including stand) Approx. 58 kg Approx. 69 kg Approx. 74 kg
Option Vacuum pump (Blower) [VC models only]
*1: Disposable ink pens cannot be used with the high-force pen (Pen 2 holder).
*2: The writing panel on VC models cannot be tilted.
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1.4 External Dimensions

FC2250-60VC
1285
920
67
857
790
720 58 1040
910
Unit: mm
Dimensional accuracy: ±5 mm
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FC2250-120
Unit: mm
Dimensional accuracy: ±5mm
1100
1568
72
162
1285
1687
944
67 877
526
101
1040
985
FC2250-120
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FC2250-180
Unit: mm
Dimensional accuracy: ±5mm
1600
2068
72
162
1285
1687
944
67 877
526
101
1040
985
FC2250-180
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1.5 Stand Assembly Procedure

Assembly Procedure
Attach the two center plates (3) to the stand leg (1), using the M6 x 15 bolts and the L wrench provided as
standard accessories.
Attach the center plates (3) to stand leg (2) in the same way.
Standard accessories
1. M6 x 15 hexagonal bolts: 8
2. L wrench
M6 x 15 hexagonal bolts
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1.6 Mounting Procedure

Screws provided for assembly
1. M4 x 8 bind-head screws: 8
2. M3 x 8 bind-head screws: 6
Procedure
(1) When mounting the FC2250 unit onto the stand, make sure that it is correctly oriented. The three cables
protruding from the FC2250 should be at the control box side.
(2) Position the FC2250 so that the underside of the frame is mounted on top of the stand.
After the FC2250 unit has been mounted on the
stand, insert the cables protruding from the underside
into the control panel box.
The control panel box is affixed to the side of the stand with
four M3 x 8 screws at the top and two at the bottom.
To facilitate the mounting of the control box on the stand,
insert the screws into the stand side first, leaving a gap, FC2250 frame
and then mount the control box. Two L-shaped brackets
FC2250 frame
Two L-shaped brackets
Screw in the M4 x 8 screws into the

brackets from the underside.
There are two screws each at four
locations, for a total of eight screws.
Control box
Note:
The surface with the M3 tapping screws
is the surface on which the control box is mounted.
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1.7 Removing the Y Bar Retaining Brackets

(1) Use the L wrench supplied as a standard accessory to loosen the M3 hexagonal bolts.
Front
Turn the M3 bolts Expanded view F
counterclockwise Turn the M3 bolts
to loosen them counterclockwise
to loosen them
Retaining bracket FR
Retaining bracket FL
Turn the M3 bolts

Turn the M3 bolts
counterclockwise
counterclockwise
Expanded view F to loosen them
to loosen them
(2) Loosen the M3 bolts as shown in the illustration above, and then move the FL and FR retaining brackets
to the front, in a horizontal direction. Next, pull the brackets out in an upward direction. Use the L wrench
supplied as a standard accessory.
Retaining bracket R Rear

Expanded view R
Expanded view R
nuts
e plate
Move th edge.
ft s.
to the le M3 bolt
the two Remove the M3 hexagonal bolts
Tighten Pull the bracket out in an upward direction.
The plate nuts are on the far side of the bolts.
Move the plate nuts as is to the left edge, and
then fasten in place with the M3 bolts that were
removed.
CAUTION (IMPORTANT)
Move the plate nuts inside the pressed aluminum
fitting to the left edge, and then tighten the M3 bolts.
(3) Loosen the two M3 hexagonal bolts as shown in the above diagram, and then pull bracket R out in an
upward direction.
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1.8 Selecting the Vacuum Pump

Select the vacuum pump according to the guidelines listed in the table below.
Item FC2250-60VC FC2250-120VC FC2250-180VC
Airflow (m /min)
3
0.3 0.5 0.5
Ratings
Static pressure (kPa) 5.4 6.4 6.4
Hose connection bore 38 mm 50 mm 50 mm
CAUTION
Make sure that the vacuum pump used with a VC model is affixed with either a label showing compliance
with the relevant safety standard or with the CE marking.
The figure below shows the dimensions of the vacuum pump installation base provided.
330
FC2250-60VC
42.5 190
40
4-�10
76
196
496
FC2250-120VC
FC2250-180VC
174.5 95
205
314
225
4-�12
4-�10
150.5 83
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1.9 Installation Location

When connecting the vacuum pump to your cutting plotter, please refer to the following diagram.
CAUTION
The exhaust from the vacuum pump is hot, so do not place anything flammable near the exhaust port.
Failure to observe this precaution could cause a fire.
FC2250-60VC
Hose band
CA2294-01
Durable flexible hose
CA2294-03 CA2294-02
Vacuum pump Hose band
Connect to the power outlet
FC2250-120VC
FC2250-180VC
CA2294-01
Hose band
Durable flexible hose
Vacuum pump
Hose band
Connect to the
power outlet
CA2294-03
CA2294-02
CHECKPOINT
A vacuum pump is not provided.
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2. Description of Parts
2.1 Plotter Nomenclature
The names of the plotter parts are as follows.
Pen carriage Y ber
Control panel Writing panel

CHART HOLD key
(ES models only) Tilt lever
Rear view of
the main box
Interface connector
Stand
Power inlet
USB interface
Power switch
RS-232C interface RS-232C
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2.2 Control Panel
Indicator Lamps
......................The POWER lamp remains lit (green) while the plotter is on.
...................The PROMPT lamp lights (red) when the plotter receives data that will cause
the pen carriage to move outside the effective cutting area or receives the
“Prompt Light” command (T) from the computer.
CHART HOLD
(ES [electrostatic adhesion] models only)
.............................................Press the [CHART HOLD] key to enable the electrostatic adhesion function
(the key’s lamp lights). Press it again to cancel the electrostatic adhesion
function (the lamp goes off).
Panel Keys
..................... Depending on the menu being displayed, these keys are used to:
• Load a group of cutting conditions retained in the plotter’s memory;
• Shift the cursor when setting a numeric value for a function;
• Select the desired submenu.
................. • All four keys are used to move the pen carriage when setting a function that
requires the specification of a coordinate position.
• The [ ] and [ ] keys are used to raise or lower the displayed numeric
setting of a function.
• The [ ] and [ ] keys are used to select the pen type when setting a group
of cutting conditions.
• Press the [ ] key and the [ENTER] key concurrently to move the pen
carriage to the upper right position and facilitate loading of the cutting
medium.
......................... Used to repeat the cutting operation defined by the data in the plotter’s receive
buffer.
....................... Used to set the eight groups of cutting conditions retained in the plotter’s
internal memory or to select one group as the current cutting conditions.
......................... Used to select the desired menu screen for setting a function at the control
panel when the plotter is in PAUSE mode.
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......................... Press the [PAUSE] key to select PAUSE mode (its green lamp lights).
Press it again to cancel PAUSE mode (the lamp goes off).
Depending on the menu being displayed, this key is used to:
• Temporarily suspend a cutting or plotting operation;
• Set functions at the control panel;
• Temporarily store data received from the computer in the plotter’s buffer.
......................... After setting a function at the display panel, press the [ENTER] key to register
your setting.
To reset the plotter, concurrently press the [ENTER] and [ORIGIN] keys.
......................... Runs a cutting test to check whether the currently selected cutting conditions
are compatible with the medium loaded.
......................... Used to move the origin point.
To reset the plotter, concurrently press the [ENTER] and [ORIGIN] keys.
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2.3 Types of Cutter Blades and Their Features

CAUTION
• Handle cutter blades with care!
Blade type Blade features

Supersteel blades • Less expensive than other types of blades
CB15U (ø1.5) • The maximum cutting distance is about 4000 m
(depending on the medium and cutting pressure
CB15U-K30 (ø1.5) used).
• The spring ensures that the blade is lifted clear of
CB15U-SP (ø1.5) the cutting medium when the pen is raised.
Note:
CB15U-K30-SP (ø1.5) The CB15U-K30 and CB15U-K30-SP blades are
designed for use with thick media e.g. rubber for
CB09UA (ø0.9) sandblasting.
CB30UC (ø3.0)
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2.4 Cutter Pen Nomenclature

CAUTION
• Handle cutter blades with care!
Structure of the PHP31-CB09-HS Cutter Pen

(for cutter blades of 0.9 mm diameter)
Protective cap Plunger Holder A Spring Cutter blade* Holder B Plunger cap
Blade length adjustment knob (blue)
* The CB09UA supersteel blade is shown in the figure above.

Protective cap Plunger Holder A Cutter blade* Holder B Plunger cap

Blade length adjustment knob (red)
* The CB15U supersteel blade is shown in the figure above.
Structure of the PHP31-CB15B-HS Cutter Pen

Protective cap Plunger Holder A Spring Cutter blade* Holder B Plunger cap
Blade length adjustment knob (green)
* The CB15U-SP supersteel blade is shown in the figure above.

Cutter pen for 3.0-mm diameter blades fitted with a spring
Protective cap Spring Cutter blade* Plunger Holder

Blade length adjustment knob (silver)
* The CB30UC supersteel blade is shown in the figure above.
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3. OPERATIONS
3 Basic Operation
3.1 Replacing the Cutter Blade
There are three types of cutter pen. Each type has different diameter blades. The blade diameter is indicated
by the color of the blade length adjustment knob as shown in the table below. When replacing the cutter
blade, check the table below to ensure that you are using the correct combination of cutter pen and cutter
blade.
CAUTION
Handle cutter blades with care!
Color of the Copmpatible blade types
Cutter pen part no.
adjustment knob Diameter Part no. Material
Blue PHP31-CB09-HS 0.9 mm CB09UA
CB15U
Red PHP31-CB15-HS 1.5 mm
CB15U-K30
Supersteel
CB15U-SP
Green PHP31-CB15B-HS 1.5 mm
CB15U-K30-SP
Silver PHP34-CB30-HS 3.0 mm CB30UC
Replacing the Blade
The procedure for blade replacement varies with the type of cutter pen used.
Color of the blade length adjustment knob: Blue

(PHP31-CB09-HS cutter pen for 0.9 mm blades)
1. Remove holder (B) by turning the blade length adjustment knob in the
Holder (B) counterclockwise direction.
2. Remove the blade and spring from holder (A).
3. Attach the spring to the new blade. Next, with the tip of holder (A) facing
downward and at an angle as shown, insert the new blade with the spring into
the plunger.
Plunger
Holder (A)
(Inside plunger body)
4. Make sure the blade is inserted straight into the holder. If the blade is positioned
at an angle, gently tap the plunger to correct the orientation of the blade.
5. With the tip of holder (A) facing downward, replace holder (B) and then turn the
blade length adjustment knob in the clockwise direction until the blade tip is
visible.
6. Using your finger, check that the cutter blade rotates smoothly inside the cutter
pen.
CAUTION
Be careful not to stab your finger when handling the cutter blade.
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Color of the blade length adjustment knob: Red

(PHP31-CB15-HS cutter pen for 1.5 mm blades)
1. Remove holder (B) by turning the blade length adjustment knob in the
Holder (B) counterclockwise direction.
2. Remove the blade from holder (A).
3. With the tip of holder (A) facing downward as shown, insert the new blade.
4. Make sure the blade is inserted straight into the holder. If the blade is positioned
at an angle, gently tap the plunger to correct the orientation of the blade.
Plunger 5. With the tip of holder (A) facing downward, attach the holder cap and then turn
the blade length adjustment knob in the clockwise direction until the blade tip is
visible.
6. Using your finger, check that the cutter blade rotates smoothly inside the cutter
pen (be careful not to stab your finger at this time).
Holder (A)
(Inside plunger body) 7. If the blade does not rotate smoothly or the blade falls off after attaching the
cutter pen to the pen carriage, the inside of the holder is insufficiently lubricated.
In this case, apply the grease provided to the three points indicated by arrows in
the figure.
CAUTION
Color of the blade length adjustment knob: Green

(PHP31-CB15B-HS cutter pen for 1.5 mm diameter blades fitted with a spring)
1. Remove holder (B) by turning the blade adjustment knob in the counterclockwise
direction.
Holder (B)
2. Remove the blade and the spring from holder (A).
3. With the plunger held at an angle, and with the plunger cap pointing upward,
insert the blade with its spring attached into the plunger. Take care that the spring
does not fall off the blade.
Plunger
Holder (A)
4. Make sure that the blade is inserted straight into the plunger. If the blade is
(Inside plunger body)
inserted at an angle, gently tap the plunger to correct the orientation of the blade.
5. With the plunger still in the upright position, insert the holder cap until you hear
it click into place. Turn the blade adjustment knob in the clockwise direction to
adjust the length of the blade.
CAUTION
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Color of the blade length adjustment knob: Silver

(PHP34-CB30-HS cutter pen for3.0 mm diameter blades fitted with a spring)
1. Turn the blade length adjustment knob to retract the cutter blade inside the
plunger.
Plunger 2. Remove the plunger by turning the plunger cap in the counterclockw seid rection.
3. Remove the cutter blade from the plunger.
Cutter blade 4. Insert the replacement cutter blade with its spring attached inside the hole in the
Spring
plunger cap.
5. Attach the plunger to the plunger cap w th the cutter blade inserted into it by
Plunger cap
lowering the plunger onto the plunger cap.
CAUTION
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3. OPERATIONS
3.2 Adjusting the Blade Length

CAUTION
Be sure to correctly adjust the blade length. If the blade length is too long for the thickness of the medium
being used, you may damage the writing panel and the blade.
Adjusting the Blade Length

(1) The blade length is adjusted by turning the blade adjustment knob (blue, red or
green).
• To extend the blade, turn the knob in the A direction.
• To retract the blade, turn the knob in the B direction.
Use the scale on the plunger cap to determine how far to move the blade.
• When the knob is turned the distance of one scale unit, the blade moves 0.1 mm.
• When it is given one full turn, the blade moves 0.5 mm.
ＢＡ
(2) Align the blade tip with the tip of the cutter pen, and then extend the blade tip to suit
the thickness of the medium being used.
Obtaining the Correct Blade Length

(1) Assuming that the film thickness is “t”, the blade length should be equal to “l”. Make
sure that “l” is never greater than the combined thickness of the film and its backing
sheet.
Film
R ｔ
Backing sheet
If the film thickness cannot be accurately determined, adjust the blade length by
gradually increasing it until only traces of the blade appear on the backing sheet
when a cutting test is executed.
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3.3 Mounting the Cutter Pen

When you are facing the pen carriage, the holder at the left is tool holder 1 and the holder at the right tool
holder 2.
Tool holder 2
Tool holder 1
Registration mark sensor Example showing tools mounted
CHECKPOINT
Always mount the cutter pen in tool holder 2.
Even when mounting a cutter pen together with a different type of pen, always mount the cutter pen in
tool holder 2.
CAUTION
Push the pen all the way to the pen stopper section.
Take care not to touch the blade tip during the mounting operation.
(1) Loosen the pen holder screw and mount the pen.
(2) After mounting the pen, tighten the screw.
• Mount each of the pens in the same way as that used for 1-pen models.
• When facing the pens, the left pen is designated as No. 1 and the right pen is designated as No. 2.
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3.4 Adjusting the Pen Carriage Height

S Initial adjustment of the pen carriage height
Insert the plate up to the position

where this hole can still be seen
(1) Use the hexagon wrench to loosen the height adjustment bolt.
(2) When the pen carriage can be moved freely up and down, insert the height adjustment plate (thick)
under the pen carriage. Adjust the height of the pen carriage so that the pen carriage rests on top of the
plate.
(3) Use the hexagon wrench to tighten the height adjustment bolt. Make sure that the pen carriage is parallel
to the writing panel.
(4) When the adjustment is complete, remove the height adjustment plate (thick) from under the pen
carriage.
S Height adjustment during cutter pen installation
(1) Loosen the pen holder section screw and mount the pen.
(2) Insert the height adjustment plate (thin) under the pen and adjust the height.
(3) After mounting the pen, tighten the screw.

(4) When the adjustment is complete, remove the adjustment plate (thin) from under the pen.
CHECKPOINT
Always make sure that the writing panel is in a horizontal position before making this adjustment. When
cutting thick media, place the medium on the writing panel before making this adjustment.
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3. OPERATIONS
3.5 Turning On the Plotter and Initialization

CAUTION Do not put your hands on the writing panel while turning on the plotter.
The moment you turn the power on, the plotter’s Y bar and pen carriage will start to move.
Operations:
(1) Make sure that the “O” (OFF) side of the power switch is pressed down.
(2) Securely plug the connector end of the power cord into the plotter’s power inlet.
(3) Securely plug the other end of the power cord connector into an electrical outlet of the specified voltage.
(4) Press the “I” (ON) side of the power switch.
(5) The green power lamp on the control panel will light, and the Y bar and pen carriage will start to move as
shown in the figure below. These operations are part of the initialization process.
The figure below shows what the plotter does when the power is turned on.
The pen carriage returns to the origin point for plotting, and then moves back and forth twice at a 45˚
angle from the origin to determine the friction coefficient of the plotter mechanisms.
Pen carriage Y bar
1
2
6
3
5
7
4
Control panel Writing panel
(6) When the initialization process is complete, the plotter is ready to begin plotting or cutting.
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3.6 Loading the Medium
CHECKPOINT
• This plotter is available with a magnetic writing panel, a vacuum suction writing panel, or an
electrostatic writing panel. Note that the medium is loaded differently depending on the media hold-
down method.
• If air gets in between the writing panel and the medium during loading, force out the air and ensure that
the medium is securely attached to the writing panel before cutting.
• When loading a medium with no backing sheet, spread a vinyl backing sheet or something similar on
the panel before cutting.
• When loading a medium that cannot be securely attached using the basic hold-down method, reinforce
adhesion by using tape on all four sides.
• Common spray glue is often used for this purpose. However, since the spray glue remover contains an
anti-static agent, do not use it directly on the writing panel of models which feature electrostatic media
hold-down.
Magnetic (models feature an ivory writing panel)

(1) Place the medium on the writing panel.
(2) Secure the edges of the medium with the steel holder plates, which are supplied with your plotter as
standard accessories.
Vacuum suction (models feature a green writing panel)

(2) Turn on the vacuum pump’s power supply.
CHECKPOINT
• A vacuum pump is not supplied as a standard accessory. It must be purchased separately.
• Be sure to select a vacuum pump which is affixed with either a label showing compliance with the
relevant safety standard or with the CE marking.
• Refer to Section 1.8 for pump selection and connection instructions.
Electrostatic adhesion (models feature a black writing panel)

(1) Make sure the power is turned ON.
(3) Press the [CHART HOLD] key on the control panel.
(4) The green [CHART HOLD] key lamp lights to indicate that the medium is being held by electrostatic
adhesion.
CHECKPOINT
• Press the [CHART HOLD] key again to release the electrostatic adhesion. The green lamp will no
longer be lit.
• After the medium has been held for a while by electrostatic adhesion, it may become charged with
static electricity and therefore be harder to remove from the writing panel. There is nothing abnormal
about this phenomenon.
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Registration Mark ��
�� Settings and Detection ��
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�� [NEXT] key

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indicated by a box.
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5.3 Raising/Lowering the Tool
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Clearing the Buffer 5.4 Moving the Pen Carriage
to the Upper Right Position
[NEXT] key Special Functions
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Setting the Communication Setting the Data Format to be Received Setting the Distance Adjustment Values Sorting
Conditions
Assigning THICK Mode ��
3.7 PAUSE Menu Configuration
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3-9
�� Assigning Perforation Cutting Rotating the Coordinate Axes Setting the Mirror Mode
Setting the Overlay ��

Function ��
Assigning Tool Numbers Setting the Tool Interval [NEXT] key Setting the Scaling the Image Data
Adjustment Value Cutting/Plotting Area
Setting the Pen Carriage

Movement Speed
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Setting the Initial Cutting Force Setting the Offset Angle
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[NEXT] key Setting the Tool Printing the Self-Test Pattern
Setting the Offset Force Setting the Step Pass Movement Speed
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Printing a Conditions List Printing a Character Dump List
be accessed by pressing the NEXT key until the desired menu appears and then pressing the function key
When the plotter is in PAUSE mode, each of the functions listed below in the “Function selection” column can
3. OPERATIONS
3. OPERATIONS
3.8 Setting the Cutting Conditions

This function lets you register eight different groups of cutting conditions in the plotter’s memory. The cutting
conditions stored in memory are referred to as setting conditions. Specify each group of setting conditions to
match a particular media type.
The setting conditions can also be freely changed as required. Use the [F1] through [F4] keys on the control
panel to move through the eight groups of setting conditions that are stored in memory until you locate the
one that is suitable for the media type you will be using. Two groups of setting conditions are assigned to
each of the four keys, and each of the eight groups is labeled with a CONDITION number to enable easy
identification.
In this section, we will describe the setting procedures for the cutting force (pen force, creasing force), speed,
cutter blade type/offset, creaser, quality, Thick Mode and the perforat on length.
• Cutting force (pen force, creasing force): FORCE
• Speed: SPEED
• Cutter blade type/offset: OFFSET
• Creaser
• Quality: QUALITY
• Setting the thick mode
• Setting the perforation length
With the plotter in Ready status, press the [F1] through [F4] key corresponding to the setting condition
number for which you wish to make settings.
Setting condition numbers 1 and 5 are assigned to [F1], 2 and 6 to [F2], 3 and 7 to [F3], and 4 and 8 to [F4].
For example, if the [F1] key is pressed when COND 1 has been selected, the display changes to COND 5.
If a condition number other than 1 was selected, COND 1 will be displayed when the [F1] key is pressed. In
the same way, press [F2] to select COND 2 and 6, [F3] to select COND 3 and 7, and [F4] to select COND 4
and 8.
(1) Press the [CONDITIONS] key.
The lower row of the display changes from “READY+ TOOL1” to “CHANGE TOOL1”. (The display will
differ according to the setting conditions that have been made.)
FORCE OFFSET FORCE OFFSET
20,20 COND1 09U 0 X20 COND1 09U 0

30 READY+ TOOL1 4 30 CHANGE TOOL1 4
SPEED QUALITY SPEED QUALITY
(2) The setting condition parameters are displayed as shown below.

Blinking cursor
Cutting (pen force) Offset value
FORCE OFFSET
X20 COND1 09U 0

30 READY+ TOOL1 4
SPEED QUALITY
Speed Tool number
Quality
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The values that can be set for each parameter are shownin the following table.
Condition Range Remarks
Cutting force Pen 1: 1 to 40 40 steps
(FORCE) Pen 2: 2 to 80 40 steps, even numbers only.
Cutter blade type/offset Cutter blade type Offset *1
(OFFSET) 09U, 15U, 15UK30, 15-10C, 15-05S, -5 to +5 Choose 0 for automat c sett ng of the
30U, CP002 (Creaser), CP003 (Creaser) (*1) opt mum offset for the selected blade
Other 1 to 99 type.
CP001 (Creaser), PEN
Speed (SPEED) 1 to 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40 Unit: cm/s
Quality (QUALITY) 1 to 6 The lower the number, the higher the quality.
Tool No. 1, 1, 2
(3) Press a key from [F1] to [F4] to move the blink ng cursor to the parameter that you wish to set.
(4) Change the setting value of the parameter that you wish to set.
(5) Press the [ENTER] key to register the setting conditions in the plotter’s internal memory. To cancel your
settings, press the [NEXT] key.
(6) Press the [TEST] key to perform test cutting. Make any adjustments required by changing the settings to
suit the media type and thickness.
Use the [TEST] key to perform test cutting. Adjust the OFFSET value to suit the type and thickness of
the medium being used, and fine-adjust the finish of the corner sections.
OFFSET is too low. Correct OFFSET is too high.

Increase the OFFSET Decrease the
OFFSET value. OFFSET value.
(+1 to +5) (-1 to -5)
• If [OTHER] has been specified as the blade type, the OFFSET value can be set in a range of 1 to 45.
• The OFFSET value is not displayed for plotting mode.
CHECKPOINT
• Your settings are retained even while the plotter is turned off.
• The FORCE and SPEED values, in particular, should be initially set to low values and gradually raised
while running cutting tests.
Press the [F4] key to return to the previous display.
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3. OPERATIONS
3.9 Printing a Conditions List

This function allows you to print a list of the current cutting/plotting settings (conditions).
CAUTION
The pen carriage starts moving as soon as this function has been selected. To avoid injury to yourself or
damage to the plotter, keep your hands and other obstacles out of the vicinity of any moving parts.
(1) If you want to print out the list of cutting/plotting conditions of one sheet of paper, load a sheet of paper
that is A3 size or larger in the plotter.
(2) Mount a plotting pen.
(3) Press the [PAUSE] key to select PAUSE mode.
(4) Press the [NEXT] key until the following menu is displayed.
FORCE OFFSET
OPTION1 OPTION2
SPEED QUALITY
(5) Press the [F4] key (OPTION2) to display the following menu.
FORCE OFFSET
POSITION OPT
MOVE SPD TEST
SPEED QUALITY
(6) Press the [F4] key (TEST) to display the following menu.
FORCE OFFSET
SELF TEST
COND. PAT. DUMP
SPEED QUALITY
(7) Use the POSITION keys to move the pen carr age (the tip of the tool selected by the current setting)
to the position where you want to print the list. Next, press the [F2] key (COND. PAT.). The following
message appears on the LCD and the plotter begins printing “Condition Settings Page 1”.
FORCE OFFSET
PRINT CONDITIONS
SPEED QUALITY
(8) When this page has been printed, the following message appears on the LCD.
FORCE OFFSET
LOAD PAPER !!
PRESS ENTER KEY
SPEED QUALITY
Replace the medium if required or use the position keys to move the pen carriage (the tip of the tool
selected by the current setting) to the position where you want to print the second list.
Press the [ENTER] key to print “Condition Settings Page 2”
(9) When all of the conditions have been printed, the READY message reappears.
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3. OPERATIONS
Cutting/Plotting Conditions List
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3. OPERATIONS
3.10 Printing a Character Dump List

This mode enables you to check whether data is being transferred correctly from the computer to the plotter.
If the output data and the program data are different, check the transmission conditions and the cable
connections.
CAUTION
The pen carriage starts moving as soon as the DUMP mode has been selected. To avoid any injury to
yourself or damage to the plotter, keep your hands and other obstacles out of the vicinity of any moving
parts.
(1) Load a medium in the plotter.

FORCE OFFSET
OPTION1 OPTION2
SPEED QUALITY
FORCE OFFSET
POSITION OPT
MOVE SPD TEST
SPEED QUALITY
FORCE OFFSET
SELF TEST
COND. PAT. DUMP
SPEED QUALITY
(7) Press the [F4] key (DUMP) to display the character dump menu.
FORCE OFFSET
DUMP
ON OFF
SPEED QUALITY
Blinking cursor
The currently selected setting is indicated by a black dot [•].

To select DUMP mode, press the [F2] key to shift the black dot next to ON.
If you decide not to select DUMP mode, press the [F4] key to shift the black dot next to OFF.
(8) Press the [ENTER] key. If DUMP mode has been selected, DUMP appears on the display to indicate
that the plotter has entered DUMP mode.
(9) Transmit the data from the computer. A character dump list is printed.
(10) When all of the data has been printed, turn off the plotter to cancel DUMP mode.
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3. OPERATIONS
CHECKPOINT
• The character data is printed as ASCII codes. Data that is not in the ASCII code charts is plotted as two-
digit hexadecimal values.
• When the plotter receives READ commands that instruct it to output data, it will output dummy data
(except in the case of READ commands that request the output of the plotter’s status).
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3. OPERATIONS
3.11 Printing the Self-Test Pattern

The self-test function enables the plotter to check its own functions by drawing a self-test pattern.
CAUTION
The pen carriage starts moving as soon as the SELF TEST mode has been selected. To avoid any injury
to yourself or damage to the plotter, keep your hands and other obstacles out of the vicinity of any moving
parts.
(1) Load a medium in the plotter.

FORCE OFFSET
OPTION1 OPTION2
SPEED QUALITY
FORCE OFFSET
POSITION OPT
MOVE SPD TEST
SPEED QUALITY
FORCE OFFSET
SELF TEST
COND. PAT. DUMP
SPEED QUALITY
(7) Press the [F3] key (SELF TEST) to display the test pattern menu.
FORCE OFFSET
SELF TEST ?
YES NO
SPEED QUALITY
Press the [F2] key (YES) to initiate plotting of the self-test pattern.
Press the [F4] key (NO) to return to the OPTION select on menu shown in Step (4).
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3. OPERATIONS
(8) When you have finished plotting the self-test pattern, turn off the plotter to cancel SELF TEST mode.
The self-test pattern is repeatedly plotted until the plotter is turned off. To discontinue plotting even if a
pattern is not completely plotted, simply turn off the plotter.
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4. DAILY MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
4. Daily Maintenance and Storage

During daily maintenance, pay particular attention to the following points.
1. Do not lubricate the plotter mechanisms.
2. To clean the plotter’s casing, either wipe the soiled areas with a dry cloth or with a cloth that has been
dampened with a neutral detergent diluted with water.
CAUTION
Do not use paint thinner, benzine, alcohol, or similar solvents as they may damage the casing’s finish.
3. If the writing panel surface is soiled, wipe it with a dry cloth. If the surface is extremely dirty, dampen the
cloth with a diluted solution of neutral detergent or alcohol.
CAUTION
Do not use paint thinner, benzine, or similar solvents on the writing panel. They will damage the surface.
When the plotter is not in use, follow the instructions listed below.
1. Remove the pen from the pen carriage and store it with the pen cap on.
2. Cover the plotter with the soft cover supplied or a cloth to keep dust off.
3. Store the plotter in a location which is not subject to either direct sunlight or high humidity.
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5. RECOMMENDED PARTS LIST
5. RECOMMENDED PARTS LIST

No. Part No. Description Q'ty Remarks
1 792256700 Main Board 1
2 792256706 2-Pen T Board 1
3 792256711 FC2250 Pen Block Assy 1
4 682247030 Control Panel Switch 1 Same as FC2240
5 772290110 X-Motor 1
6 772247550 Y-Motor 1
7 682247530 Power Supply LEP100F-36 1
692256220 X-Flexible Cable, FPC612122 1 FC2250-60/120
8
692256230 X-Flexible Cable, FPC612123 1 FC2250-180
9 162291101 Y-Flexible Cable FCA2291010A 2
10 022904331 Y-Flexible Cable Reinforcement 1
022904500 X-Belt S2ML2350 2 FC2250-60
11 022904510 X-Belt S2ML3200 2 FC2250-120
022904520 X-Belt S2ML4200 2 FC2250-180
12 022904500 Y-Belt S2ML2350 1
13 792256701 Main Relay Board 1
14 772219660 Power Relay Board, PN5042-04 1
15 792256703 X-Y Relay Board 1
16 792256708 FC2250 X Sensor Baord 1
17 792256709 FC2250 Y Sensor Baord 1
18 792256710 FC2250 Registration Mark Sensor Assy 1
19 792256702 FC2250 X FPC Relay Board 1
20 792256704 FC2250 Y FPC Board 1 1
21 792256705 FC2250 Y FPC Board 2 1
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6. LIST OF TOOLS
6. LIST OF TOOLS
6.1 Tools
No. Tool Adjustment Item
1 Colex gauge (force gauge) 500 gf Pen force adjustment
2 Colex gauge (force gauge) 300 gf Pen force and belt tension adjustment
3 Colex gauge (force gauge) 50 gf Pen force adjustment
4 Cutter pen Pen force adjustment
5 Push-pull gauge 5 kg Belt tension adjustment
8 Glass scale (1000 mm) Distance adjustment
9 Ceramic pen (ø0.2 mm) Distance adjustment
10 PC, Centronics I/F cable Firmware update
11 Phillips screwdriver M5
15 Small flat-head screwdriver For adjusting the variable resistors on the board
16 Hexagon wrench 1.5 mm span For M3 set-screws
17 Hexagon wrench 2.0 mm span For M4 set-screws
18 Hexagon wrench 2.5 mm span For the pen block set-screws
19 Box wrench 5.5 mm span For removing M3 nuts
20 Bond-type adhesive For securing screws
21 Double-sided tape (10 mm, 5 mm wide) For securing the FPC cables
22 Ethyl alcohol For cleaning the electrostatic adhesion plate and rail
23 Metallic ruler (about 15 cm long) For adjusting the belt tension
24 Multimeter For checking damaged or shorted wires
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7. DISASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENT

7.1 Adjusting the X-Axis Drive
7.1.1 Removing the X Motor Cover
Remove the two M3 binding head screws indicated by the (A) arrows, then remove the motor cover.
7.1.2 Adjusting the X Drive Belt Tension

(1) Remove the rear left corner cover.
(2) After loosening the two M3 binding head screws indicated by the (B) arrows, attach a string around the X
motor and pull the X motor with a 5 kgf push-pull gauge to the point where FX1 equals 2.0 kgf - 0.2, then
tighten the screws.
(3) After loosening the two M4 binding head screws indicated by the (C) arrows, push the X motor bracket
with a 10 kgf push-pull gauge to the point where FX 2 equals 5.0 kgf - 0.5, then tighten the two screws.
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7.1.3 Adjusting the Belt Tension of the Front X Slider

(1) Remove the front and rear right corner covers.
(2) Adjust the two M3 binding head screws indicated by the (D) arrows so that the belt is balanced right and
left.
* Turn the screws to the right to tighten the belt.
* Turn the screws to the left to loosen the belt.
(3) Check the belt tension. (See subsection 7.1.5, “Checking the Belt Tension of the Front and Rear X
Sliders”.)
(4) Perform the radiating lines test to check that the belt at the pulley section is balanced right and left.
If not, repeat steps (2) to (4) above so that the belt is balanced.
7.1.4 Adjusting the Belt Tension of the Rear X Slider

(1) Remove the rear right corner cover.
(2) Adjust the two M3 binding head screws indicated by the (E) arrows so that the belt is balanced right and
left.
* Turn the screws to the right to tighten the belt.
* Turn the screws to the left to loosen the belt.
(3) Check the belt tension. (See subsection 7.1.5, “Checking the Belt Tension of the Front and Rear X
Sliders”.)
(4) Perform the radiating lines test to check that the belt at the pulley section is balanced right and left.
If not, repeat steps (2) to (4) above so that the belt is balanced.
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7.1.5 Checking the Belt Tension of the Front and Rear X Sliders
Checking the Belt Tension
(1) Move the Y bar against the mechanical stopper on the left side.
(2) Loosen the screws that holding the tilt lever bracket and then move the tilt lever bracket to avoid
touching the belt.
(3) Pull the X-belt 20 mm from the X-rail in the center of the X-belt using a 1 kg push-pull gauge.
The pull force should be:
FC2250-60 FC2250-120 FC2250-180
920g to 940g 480g to 500g 350g to 370g
Front and rear X rails
20 mm
Scale X belt
NOTES:1. If the belt tension has been adjusted, confirm that the Y bar is perpendicular.
2. If the belt has been completely removed from the holder, secure it with adhesive to prevent
looseness.
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7.2 Adjusting the Y-Axis Drive

7.2.1 Removing the Y Motor Cover
Remove the three M3 binding head screws indicated by the (A) arrows, then remove the Y motor cover in the
direction indicated by the arrow.
7.2.2 Removing the Y Motor

(1) Remove the three M3 binding head screws holding the X FPC (Flexible Printed Circuit) cable holder,
then remove the X FPC cable holder.
(2) Disconnect X FPC and Y FPC cables from their connectors on the X-Y relay board.
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(3) Disconnect the Y motor and Y encoder cable cables from their connectors on the X-Y relay board.
(4) As shown in the figure, remove the two M4 binding head screws indicated by the (C) arrows, then slip
the synchro belt indicated by the arrow off of the motor pinion gear and remove the entire motor bracket.
Synchro belt
PN5042-02
(5) As shown in the figure , remove the two M3 binding head screws (A) holding the Y-motor, then remove
the motor from the motor bracket.
(A)
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7.2.3 Adjusting the Y Drive Belt Tension

(1) After loosening the two M3 binding head screws indicated by the (A) arrows in the figure below, attach a
string around the Y motor and pull the Y motor with a 5 kgf pushpull gauge to the point where FY1 equals
2.0 kgf - 0.2, then tighten the two M3 binding head screws.
(A)
FY1 = 2.0 kgf - 0.2

(5 kgf push-pull gauge)
(2) After loosening the two M4 binding head screws indicated by the (B) arrows in the figure below, attach
a string around the Y motor and pull the Y motor assembly with a 10 kgf push-pull gauge to the point
where FY2 equals 5.0 kgf - 0.5, then tighten the two M4 binding head screws.
Synchro belt
PN5042-02
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7.3 Adjusting the Y Slider

7.3.1 Removing the Y Bar
(1) Remove the motor cover, then pull out the X FPC cable connector from the X relay board. (The pen
block should be removed first.)
(2) Remove the 5 mm bind screw and the countersunk head screw indicated by the (A) arrows.
(3) After removing the two M4 binding head screws indicated by the (B) arrows at the front surface, use both
hands to lift the Y bar up and off.
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7.3.2 Adjusting the Y Slider Belt Tension

(1) Remove the two M4 binding head screws indicated by the (C) arrows, then remove the front Y bar cover.
(2) Adjust the two M3 binding head screws (D) so that the belt is balanced right and left.
Turn the screws to the right to tighten the belt.
Turn the screws to the left to loosen the belt.
(3) Check the Y slider belt tension.

Slide the pen block to the motor side.
Y rail
20 mm
Scale Y belt
(4) Push down the Y-belt 20 mm from the Y-rail in the center of the Y-belt using a 1 kg push-pull gauge.
The push down force should be from 600 g to 630 g.
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7.4 Adjusting the Roller Pressure of the Front X Slider
(1) Insert the front X slider assembly from the right side of the front X rail (the tension adjustment holder
side).
(2) Loosen the two bind screws indicated by (C) by turning them each fully twice, tighten the three M3x6 set-
screws in the three taps indicated by (B), then lock the setscrews using M3 nuts at the position where
the rollers contact the front X rail.
(3) Using the three screws indicated by (A), apply pressure to the rollers by adjusting the rollers so that they
are parallel to the sliding surface.
(4) Tighten the two bind screws indicated by (C), and then secure them with adhesive after confirming that
the rollers remain in contact with the sliding surface throughout their entire stroke, the sound made by
the rollers turning is constantly the same, and the rollers slide smoothly.
NOTES: 1. Visually confirm that each roller is in contact with the sliding surface.
2. After adjusting the roller pressure, the sliding load shall be 35 gf±5.
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7.5 Adjusting the Roller Pressure of the Rear X Slider

(1) Using gauze or a soft cloth moistened with ethyl alcohol, clean the sliding surface of the rear X rail. At
this time, confirm the absence of scratches or dents in the sliding surface.
(2) Loosen the screw of the pressure (adjustable) roller of the rear X slider. When inserting the rear X rail
from the belt tension adjustment holder side, take care that the plastic roller is not scratched by the edge
of the rear X rail.
(3) Adjusting the horizontal roller pressure
• After adjusting the screws indicated by (A) and (B), be sure to lock them in place with adhesive.
• After tightening screw (A), loosen it by a quarter turn. Use a blade screwdriver to press the screw head
(C) in the direction indicated by the arrow, then tighten screws (A) and (B) at the position where the
pressure roller contacts the sliding surface of the rear X rail. (Repeat this same procedure for the right
roller.)
Confirm that the rollers remain in contact with the sliding surface throughout their entire stroke, the
sound made by the rollers turning is constantly the same, and the rollers slide smoothly.
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(4) Adjusting the vertical roller pressure

• Use the vertical roller pressure nuts (also shown in the preceding figure) to move the rollers into
contact with the sliding surface of the rear X rail, then secure the nuts with adhesive.
NOTES: 1. Confirm the horizontal roller pressure by visually checking that both the fixed and adjustable
rollers are in contact with the sliding surface.
2. After adjusting the roller pressure, the sliding load shall be 35 gf ± 5.
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7.6 Adjusting the Roller Pressure of the Y Slider
(1) Mounting the Y slider onto the Y bar

• Loosen the two screws (A), lower the roller plate and temporarily secure it in that position.
• Loosen the setscrews (B) at the two eccentric pins A, then temporarily secure the roller (1) in a
lowered position.
• Loosen the set-screws (C) at the two eccentric pins C, then move roller (2) outside of the Y slider and
temporarily secure it in that position.
(2) Adjusting the Y slider’s roller pressure
• With the Y slider oriented as shown in the figure above, insert it onto the Y bar, then move each roller
back into contact with the sliding surface by performing the steps in (1) above in reverse sequence.
• Visually confirm that each roller rotates while maintaining contact with the sliding surface. Check that
there is no play in the front, back, or side directions.
• Make sure there are no discrepancies in the “grating” load of the rollers.
• The sliding load shall be 30 gf ± 5.
• After the adjustment is completed, apply adhesive to the four set-screws.
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7.7 Adjusting the Position of Sensor Dog Y
Align the sensor dog Y (A) with the center of the Y sensor’s slit, then apply adhesive to secure the sensor
dog Y in that position.
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7.8 Mounting the Y Slider on the Y Flexible Printed Circuit Cable

Preparation
Prepare following size of the double-sided adhesive tapes. And affix those pieces of double-sided adhesive
tape to the flexible cable and the flexible cable guide as shown in figure below.
Prepare following size of the double-sided adhesive tapes.
1 10 X 20mm (3)
2 10 X 40mm (1)
3 10 X 200mm (2)
4 5 X 20mm (4)
5
5 X 40mm (2)
Affix those pieces of double-sided adhesive tapes to the flexible cables

and the flexible cable guides as shown in figure below.
985mm
Remove these three protection labels for these double-sided
905mm adhesive tapes after connect the flexible cable to
735mm the connector J671 and J561.
625mm Flexible cable
35mm
4 FLEXG2 5 4 Face up where character is printed.
J671 1 2 1 3 J453
J561 1 3 J452
4 FLEXG1 5 4
5 Remove the protection labels for these double-sided

adhesive tapes when installing the flexible cable to the Y bar.
Affix to
the reverse side. Affix to the front side.
Affix the flexible cables and the flexible guides as shown in figure below.
35mm
FLEXG2
J671
J561
FLEXG1
35mm
35mm
J671 J453
J561 FLEXG1 5 1 3 J452
Remove protection lables when installing the flexible cable to the Y bar.
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(1) Remove the screw (A) from the board bracket and pull it out as shown in the figure below.
Board Bracket J562 Screw（A)
J561
J671
(2) Pass the two Y flexible printed circuit (FPC) cables through the FPC guide (B) shown in the figure below,
then insert the FPC cable into the J561 and J671 connectors.
(3) Secure the board bracket to the Y slider using the screw which was removed in Step (1) above.
(F)
(4) Pass the Y FPC cable (B) between FPC holder (C) and FPC guide (F), and then secure the cable with a
push-fit M3x6 screw (D).
(5) Apply adhesive to screw (D).
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7.9 Pen Block

7.9.1 Removing the Pen Block Cover
(1) Remove the two M3 binding head screws, then lift the cover up.
7.9.2 Removing the Pen Block

(1) Disconnect the cable from J800 connector on the 2-pen relay board in the direction indicated by the
arrow.
(2) When the two screws are removed, the pen block can be removed.
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7.9.3 Adjusting the Pen Block

(1) When a force of 60 gf is applied by a push-pull gauge, the slide arm should lower smoothly to its lowest
position.
If it does not lower smoothly, the pre-pressure of the 692ZZ bearing against the guide shaft may be too
high. Also check for foreign matter on the parts concerned.
When the slide arm is pressed down by hand, it should lower smoothly.
(2) Perform the adjustment below.

• Loosen the M2 setscrews.
• Turn the offset pins to adjust the 692ZZ bearings to the position where there is no gap.
• Secure with the M2 set-screws.
M2 set-screw
692ZZ bearing
Guide shaft
Offset pin
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(3) Checking the guide shaft and bearing adjustment.

• Raise or lower the guide shaft of the slide arm and confirm that the 692ZZ bearing rotates smoothly.
• If there is still play, there may be play between the guide shaft and 692ZZ bearing of the slide arm.
Replace the pen block assembly.
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7.10 Using the Mechanical Adjustment Jigs

(1) Pen block height adjustment jig (standard accessory)
7.11 Replacing the Y Bar

7.11.1 Preparations
(1) Before replacing the Y bar, place a sheet of paper on the writing panel and secure it with cellophane
tape.
(2) Move the Y bar to the center of the paper and lower the pen to manually draw a line down the length of
the bar.
* This line will serve as a guideline for determining perpendicularity after the Y bar is remounted.
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7.11.2 Replacing the Y Bar

Make sure that the plotter is turned off.
(1) Remove the pen block which is attached to the Y bar.
(2) Remove the Y bar.
(3) Attach a new Y bar.
• Temporarily attach the Y bar along the line drawn in Step (2) of subsection 7.11.1, “Preparations.”
• Adjust the Y bar height from the front frame and rear frame to 31.5 mm.
• Adjust the Y bar frame clearance from the control panel frame to 2 mm.
(4) Mount the pen block, which was removed in Step (1) above, onto the new Y bar.
• After using the pen block adjustment jig to adjust the height of the pen block, secure the pen block in
place.
NOTE: When the Y bar is moved manually from side to side while the plotter is turned off, be sure to detach
the three connectors which connect the control box to the plotter’s main unit. Failure to remove these
connectors may cause the gears to slip or not mesh properly.
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7.11.3 Checking the Sliding of the Y Bar Frame (Manual Check)

(1) Adjust the clearance 2 mm at the front of the Y bar frame to confirm that the frame clearance is
approximately identical at the front and rear of the writing panel. While moving the Y bar in the X-axis
direction, make sure that no abnormal sound is generated as a result of the Y bar making contact with
the Y bar frame.
(2) Other adjustments of the Y bar frame

• Loosen the screw located on the bottom plate of the control panel, then pull the control panel assembly
toward you to increase the clearance.
• When the front and back clearances of the Y bar frame are identical, readjust the height of the Y bar.
• After adjustment, gently slide the Y bar within its movable range to confirm that no abnormal sound is
generated.
NOTE: Before moving the Y bar by hand, be sure to detach the three connectors which connect the control
box to the plotter’s main unit.
• Next, re-connect the three connectors, turn on the plotter, and use the POSITION keys to check the
operation of the Y bar within the effective plotting area.
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7.12 Adjusting the Perpendicularity Precision

7.12.1 Checking the Deviation in the Perpendicularity
(1) Load a thin sheet of paper on the writing panel and attach a plotter pen (0.2 mm ceramic pen) to the
No.1 pen holder.
(2) Manually move the pen to plot the pattern shown in the figure below.
(3) Turn the sheet over and load it so that points (A) and (B) on the other side are parallel to the X axis.
(4) After positioning the pen on point (D), draw a line to point (C). Check if there is any deviation between
the lines between points (D) and (C) on the front and back of the sheet.
(5) If the deviation exceeds 0.25 mm, loosen the screws at the top and bottom of the Y bar and adjust the
vertical orientation of the Y bar by moving it toward the pertinent side.
(6) Repeat Steps (1) to (4) above to confirm the precision of the perpendicularity.
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(7) If the perpendicularity cannot be satisfactorily adjusted by performing the preceding Steps (1) to (6),
repeat adjustment after loosening the two 3 mm setscrews indicated by the (E) arrows.
(8) You will be able to adjust the perpendicularity precision by performing the electrical adjustnet for fine
adjustment. (See section 8.12 Adjusting the Distance and the Perpendicularity Accuracy.)
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7.13 Replacing the Electrostatic Adhesion Plate

(This operation requires three persons.)
7.13.1 Peeling Off the Electrostatic Adhesion Plate

(1) Turn off the power and remove the high-voltage power supply cable connectors (P34 and J34) at the
rear of the writing panel.
(2) Remove the Y bar. (See section 7.3, “Adjusting the Y slider”.)
(3) Cut into the electrostatic adhesion plate at intervals (50-100 mm) that will make it easy to peel off
the electrostatic adhesion plate. If this scratches the aluminum plate underneath, polish away the
unevenness with #1500 sandpaper.
(4) Peel off the electrostatic adhesion plate, using force if necessary. Using pliers or the like makes it easy.
(5) Remove any remaining double-sided tape and glue. Sprinkle on ECT-1 toner cleaning fluid (available
from Graphtec) and leave for 1 or 2 minutes. Scrape off with some sort of scraper (e.g. spatula).
(6) When everything has been removed from the aluminum plate, wipe it off with ethyl alcohol.
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7.13.2 Preliminary Preparations for Pasting On New Plate

(1) Wipe off the front and rear surfaces of the electrostatic adhesion plate with ethyl alcohol to remove any
dirt and dust.
(2) Prepare pieces of double-sided tape of various widths* and paste them on to the rear surface of the
electrostatic adhesion plate following the procedure below.
• Using narrow double-sided tape, make a border around three sides of the electrostatic adhesion plate
(leaving one of the longer sides untaped).
(Leave 1 mm open between the tape and the edge of the electrostatic adhesion plate.)
NOTE: Never let the tape overlap!

* “Pieces of double-sided tape of various widths” means tape of 120, 20, 10, 5 mm width at the
production stage. If it is difficult to prepare pieces of tape of these widths, use double-sided tape as
close to these widths as possible.
• Tape on lengthwise strips of wide double-sided tape at intervals of 5 mm.

Tape on the double-sided tape in such a way that the gap is as negligible as possible at the high-
voltage power supply cable installation section.
• Finally, use a combination of wide and narrow double-sided tape so that there is no untaped interval
greater than 5 mm.
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7.13.3 Attaching the Electrostatic Adhesion Plate
(1) Temporarily fasten the side cover, line up the holes for the high-voltage power supply cable on the
writing panel and the electrostatic adhesion plate and position according to the following conditions.
• Use the origin side (front X rail side and left side cover side) as the reference.
• Position about 2 mm from the origin side as in the figure below.
• Since there are slight differences in the size of electrostatic adhesion plates, the dimensions are not
specified with great precision.
• “A” in the diagram above is not 2 mm.
• Be careful not to let any dirt or dust get under the electrostatic adhesion plate during positioning.
(2) Secure the origin side with strong tape.
(3) Peel off and fold back the backing sheet of the double-sided tape at the high-voltage power supply cable
side for about 100 mm and paste on without letting in any dirt, dust, or air.
(4) Peel off the strong tape used for securing in Step (1) above, and while one person holds the origin side
and checks for and points out any unevenness, the other two persons peel off the double-sided tape
backing sheet and paste on by sliding their hands along.
• If dust or dirt gets in, remove it with tweezers or your fingernail tips.
• If air gets in, drive out the air at 5 mm intervals by kneading softly.
(5) When the entire surface has been spread out, attach it by sliding your hand across it again and pressing
it.
8. ELECTRICAL ADJUSTMENTS
8.1 Flowchart of the Adjustment Sequence
Flowchart of the Adjustment Sequence for the FC2250 series.
8.4 Setting the DIP Switches
8.5 Updating the System Firmware
8.6 Clearing the Non-Volatile RAM
8.7 Adjusting the Home Position
8.8 Adjusting the Pen Height
8.9 Adjusting the Pen Force
8.10 Adjusting the Distance Accuracy and the perpendicularity
8.11 Adjusting the Pen Interval
8.12 Adjusting the Auto-Registration Mark Sensor Sensitivity
8.13 Adjusting the Offset of the Auto-Registration Mark Sensor
End of Adjustment
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8.2 Location of the Boards

8.2.1 Main Board (PN6121-01C)
J3
J101
J4
J7
J6
SW1
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8.3 Explanation of the Values of the Main Board

Default factory settings
The default factory settings are recorded in the location shown below.
Main Board
Power
The default factory
Supply
settings are recorded
Board
here.
The contents of an example are shown below.

PEN1 88, 424, 732
PEN2 89, 424, 772, 1030, 1533
X=+10 Y=0 D=860.00
Explanation of the values

Pen force values
PEN1 24g 210g 400g - -
PEN2 24g 210g 400g 700g 1000g
Distance adjustment values
X Y D
You can input the same values when you have replaced the main board without making any adjustments
except the pen height, home position and pen interval adjustments.
If you have changed any values by making adjustments, record those values for the next maintenance check.
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8.4 Setting the DIP Switches

Settings for the DIP Switch on the Main Board
DIP Switch Factory Settings (Normal mode)

ON
OFF
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
NOVRAM CLEAR Function mode

Set bits 2, 3, 5, 6 and 7 to ON
ON
OFF
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
• Initialize the main board by clearing the non-volatile RAM
• Execute this function before starting any electrical adjustment
Electrical Adjustments
Set bits 4, 5, and 6 to OFF
ON
OFF
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
• Pen height adjustment
• Pen force adjustment
• Distance adjustment
• Home position adjustment
Gain Adjustment
Set bits 2, 3 and 8 to OFF
ON
OFF
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Keyboard and Sensor Test Mode

Set bits to 1,2 and 8 to OFF
ON
OFF
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
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8.5 Updating the System Firmware

To update the system firmware you need to have the following files. In addition, you need to use a
computer and USB cable or Centronics cable.
Firmware :FC2250
SEND.EXE :Utility to transfer files using Windows
OPS662 :USB Driver software for the FC2250 (when using USB to update the firmware)
(1) Check that the power supply and control panel unit are connected to the main board.
Connect a personal computer to the USB terminal.
Caution: If you are writing to a new board for the first time, remove the motor and flex cable connectors
before performing the write function.
(2) Set the DIP switch to “Normal mode”.
(3) Hold down both the “Right” and “Left” POSITION keys while turning on the power. When you hear a
short buzzer tone, release the keys. The LCD should display the following:
UPDATE FIRMWARE ?
YES NO
(3) Press the [F2] key, and the LCD will display the following:
UPDATING FIRMWAER
DO NOT SWITCH OFF
The LCD screen changes to display the following:
PLEASE SEND PROGRAM!

USB
(4) Transfer firmware data from the personal computer.
Send firmware to the plotter from the computer.
Drag and drop the firmware file onto the SEND.EXE icon when using Windows.
The LCD screen changes to display the following:
PROGRAM RECEIVING
** KB COMPLETE
Number of bytes transferred
As the firmware data is successfully transferred, the number of transferred bytes shown on the LCD
increases. When the transfer is completed, the display automatically changes to “FLASH MEMORY
CLEAR” and “FLASH MEMORY WRITE,” and the system begins writing to flash memory.
Note:
If you are writing to a new board, the system will automatically perform a NOVRAM clear operation
following the write function.
(5) Turn off the plotter when the message below appears.
COMPLETED
POWER OFF THEN ON!
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8.6 Clearing the Non-Volatile RAM

NOTE: Be sure to clear the non-volatile RAM after replacing the main board or before starting any electrical
adjustment. Print out the condition list before performing this procedure to keep the previous
condition of plotter.
(1) After setting the SW1 DIP switch as shown below, turn on the plotter.
Set bits 1, 4 and 8 to OFF
ON
OFF
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
(2) The messages below consecutively appear on the LCD panel.
NOVRAM CLEARE START
(3) The messages below consecutively appear on the LCD panel.
SELECT MODEL
FC2252-******
(4) Select your plotter model using the the and keys, and then press the ENTER key to register your
plotter model setting.
FC2252-180-**** : for FC2250-180VC and -180ES
FC2252-120-**** : for FC2250-120VC, -120MG and -120ES
FC2252-60-**** : for FC2250-60VC
(5) The message below appears. Press the and key to switch through the standards. Select the
standard (STD) that matches the version displayed when the plotter was shipped, and then press the
ENTER key to register your plotter standard setting.
SET SUFFIX
--- [V *.**]
(6) After the “NOVRAM CLEAR END” message is displayed as shown below, turn off the plotter and then
return the DIP switch to its normal settings.
NOVRAM CLEARE END
NOTE: Clearing the non-volatile RAM initializes the pen height adjustment, distance accuracy adjustment,
and other settings to their respective default values.
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8.7 Adjusting the Home Position

(1) Set the SW1 DIP switch as shown below and then turn on the plotter.
ON
OFF
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
(2) Press the [NEXT] key until the LCD displays the following:
HOME ADJ.
PRESS ENTER KEY!!
(3) Press the [Enter] key. The plotter starts reading the home position. The LCD screen changes to display
the following:
MOVE HOME POINT

PRESS ENTER KEY!!
(4) Attach a pen-type magnifier to the No.1 pen holder, and then move it to the home position as shown in
the figure below using the POSITION keys. After confirming the position, press the [Enter] key.
(5) The plotter starts reading the home position again and then returns to the new home position specified in
step (3). If the position is correct, press the [ENTER] key to finish.
(6) Turn off the plotter and then return the DIP switch to its normal settings, or press [NEXT] key to proceed
to the next adjustment.
(This adjustment does not affect the plotter’s pen exchange adjustment.)
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8.8 Adjusting the Pen Height

Note: • Before starting the tool height adjustment, make sure that there is no pen or cutter attached to the
pen holder.
• To avoid malfunction of the pen holder, do not touch the pen holder during adjustment.
• Make sure that the pen holder is not in contact with the pen block cover.
Set Bits 4, 5, and 6 to OFF
ON
OFF
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
(2) A menu for electrical adjustment appears on the LCD panel.
TOOL HEIGHT
PRESS ENTER KEY!!
(4) Press the [Enter] key. The LCD screen changes to display the following:
<AUTO ADJ
<DEFAULT POWER>
(5) Press the [F1] (AUTO ADJ) key.
After the message below appears, the plotter automatically adjusts the pen height for the No.1 and No.2
pens.
The beeper sounds twice after adjustment for the No.1 pen has been completed, and then the plotter
automatically adjusts the pen height for the No.2 pen.
No.1 TOOL HEIGHT

C0 A=000 O=300 G=500
No.2 TOOL HEIGHT

C0 A=000 O=300 G=500
(6) When adjustment is completed, turn off the plotter and then return the DIP switch to its default settings
or press the [NEXT] key to proceed to the next adjustment.
(7) Be sure to perform this adjustment whenever the pen block has been replaced.
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8.9 Adjusting the Pen Force

Required jigs and tools
• Colex gauges (500 g, 300 g, 50 g)
• Push/Pull gauge (1 kg)
• Cutter plunger
(1) Check that the carriage cover is in place. Fit a cutter plunger from which the blade has been removed
into the cutter holder.
Set Bits 4, 5, and 6 to OFF
ON
OFF
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
(3) A menu for electrical adjustment appears on the LCD panel.
TOOL PRESS SETTING

PRESS ENTER KEY!!
(5) Press the [ENTER] key to display the following menu.
TOOL PRESSURE ADJ.

AUTO MANUAL
(6) Press the [F4] key. The LCD screen changes to display the following:
TOOL PRESS SETTING

No.1 -> 24 [g]
(7) Press the [Enter] key. When the LCD screen changes to display the following, measure the pen pressure
with a Colex gauge. Use the [F1] through [F4] keys to adjust the pen pressure until the pressure is within
24 ± 1 g. After adjustment, press the [Enter] key to go to the next step. If you have only replaced the
main board, input the adjustment values that were recorded.
Target pen pressure
+1 24g -1
+10 ***** -10
Correction value
[F1] key: Increases pen pressure by a small amount.
[F2] key: Increases pen pressure by a large amount.
[F3] key: Reduces pen pressure by a small amount.
[F4] key: Reduces pen pressure by a large amount.
(8) Next, when the LCD display changes to the 210 g setup screen, adjust the pen pressure to within 210 ±
10 g in the same way as described above.
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(9) Next, on the 400 g setup screen, adjust the pen pressure to within 400 ± 20 g.
(10) The adjustment menus for the No.2 pen will be displayed after you have finished the adjustments for the
No.1 pen.
Adjust the pen pressure for the No.2 pen in the same way as you did for the No.1 pen.
(11) Proceed to the adjustments for the 24 g to the 1000 g.
(12) When the adjustments have been completed for the No.2 pen, the LCD display returns to the 24 g
screen for the No.1 pen. At this screen, either press the [NEXT] key to proceed to the next adjustment,
or turn off the plotter to exit the adjustment menu and then return the DIP switch to its normal settings.
NOTE: After you have changed the numeric value on the LCD, press the F3 key (PEN U/D) to raise and
lower the cutter before measuring the pen force again.
When the measured pen force is the specified value, press the ENTER key. The next specified pen force
appears on the LCD panel.
Repeat the above procedure in the following sequence.
No.1 pen pressure No.2 pen pressure
24 24 g ± 1 g 24 g ± 1 g
210 210 g ± 10 g 210 g ± 10 g
400 400 g ± 20 g 400 g ± 20 g
700 N/A 700 g ± 30 g
1000 N/A 1000 g ± 50 g
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8.10 Adjusting the Distance and the Perpendicularity Accuracy

This adjustment will set the distance and the perpendicularity accuracy.
If you replace the main board or clear the Non-Volatile RAM, use the following procedure to input the
recorded adjustment values.
How to adjust the distance accuracy

(1) Mount a ceramic pen (0.2 mm tip size) in the No.1 pen holder.
(2) Load a sheet of A1 or A2 size paper in the plotter.
(3) Set the DIP switch to the adjustment mode as shown below.
Electrical Adjustments
ON
OFF
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
(4) Turn on the power to the plotter.
DIST. ADJ. (0.01mm)

PRESS ENTER KEY !!
(6) Press the [Enter] key to display the menu shown below.
SEl SIZE 300x300

200x200 500x700
(7) Press the [F4] key to select the 500x700 mm adjustment pattern.
(Press the [F2] key to select the 300x300 mm adjustment pattern when you are adjusting the
FC2250-60.)
(8) Press the [Enter] key to display the menu shown below.
<ORIGINAL CLEAR>
<ADJ.DRAW INPUT>
F1 key (ORIGINAL) :Draw the test pattern without distance adjustment.
F2 key (ADJ. DRAW) :Draw the test pattern with distance adjustment.
F3 key (CLEAR) :Clear the distance adjustment value.
F4 key (INPUT) :Move to the distance adjustment value setting menu.
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(9) Press the [F1] key to start the test. The plotter immediately plots the test pattern, and the following menu
appears.
DIST. ADJ. (0.01mm)

X =+10 Y =-10
X=500 (300) mm
Y=700 (300) mm
(10) Remove the paper and measure the X-axis distance, Y-axis distance and the diagonal distance. If you
have replaced the main board only, use the recorded values.
(11) Input the axis adjustment values using the F1 to F4 keys.
Press the [F1] or [F2] key to change the X-axis adjustment value.
Press the [F3] or [F4] key to change the Y-axis adjustment value.
The formula of the input value is as follows (FC2250-120/180):
Input value for X-axis = (500 mm - measured distance) x 10
Input value for Y-axis = (700 mm - measured distance) x 10
For example:
If you measured 499.7 mm for the X-axis, input 30 for the adjustment value.
Press the [F1] key to select the +0.1-mm step unit.
(12) Press the ENTER key to display the menu shown below.
+0.1 X-Y LENG -0.1

+0.01 L=860.23 -0.01
[F1] key (+0.1) :Increase the diagonal distance value in 0.1-mm steps.
[F2] key (+0.01) :Increase the diagonal distance value in 0.01-mm steps.
[F3] key (-0.1) :Decrease the diagonal distance value in 0.1-mm steps.
[F4] key (-0.01) :Decrease the diagonal distance value in 0.01-mm steps.
(13) Input the diagonal adjustment values using the [F1] to [F4] keys.
The displayed L value is the diagonal distance.
If the measured value is within the displayed L value of the specification range (±0.1 mm) or if you have
input the recorded value, press the [ENTER] key to store the setting.
(14) The following menu appears.
<ORIGINAL CLEAR>
<ADJ.DRAW INPUT>
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(15) If you have changed the diagonal distance value, confirm the axis distance.
Load a new sheet of paper and press the [F2] key to draw the adjusted test pattern.
Measure each distance. If the measured values are within the specification range, press the [ENTER]
key to store the setting.
Specification range for the X distance = 500 mm ±0.2 mm.
Specification range for the Y distance = 700 mm ±0.2 mm.
Specification range for the diagonal distance = within 0.1 mm from the displayed L value.
If the measured value is outside the specification range, adjust again from step (6).
(16) When the adjustment is complete, turn off the power to the plotter.
(17) Return the DIP switch to its default settings (see subsection 8.4 “Setting the DIP Switches”).
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8.11 Adjusting the Pen Interval

This enables adjustment of the distance between the origins for Pen 1 and Pen 2.
Note: Pens are used to draw lines for this adjustment. As described below, mount pens in the Pen 1 and
Pen 2 positions, then specify their conditions.
Procedure
(1) Load a medium that is suitable for plotting.
(2) Mount pens in the Pen 1 and Pen 2 positions.
(3) Press the PAUSE key to select PAUSE mode.
(4) Press the [NEXT] key repeatedly until the following menu is displayed.
I/F FUNCTION
TOOL COND AREA OPT
(5) Press the [F2] key (TOOL COND) to display the menu shown bwlow.
THICK CUT LINE

TOOL No. ADJ.T POS
(6) Press the [F4] key (ADJ.T POS) to display the menu shown below.
TOOL WIDTH ADJ.

X= 0.0mm Y= 0.0mm
(7) Press the [TEST] key to display the menu shown below.
SELECT PLOT POINT

PRESS ENTER KEY!
Use the position keys to move the pen carriage (the tip of the tool selected by the current setting) to the
position where you want to draw the test pattern. Press the [ENTER] key. The plotter will start drawing
the following test pattern.
(8) Adjust the deviation of Pen 1 based on the lines drawn by Pen 2.
To adjust the X-axis deviation, press the [F2] key and then use the and keys to adjust the
numeric value.
To adjust the Y-axis deviation, press the [F4] key and then use the and keys to adjust the
numeric value.
The X= and Y= values can be specified in a range of -8.0 to +8.0 mm.
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(9) Press the ENTER key to register your INTERVAL ADJUST setting.
(10) Press the PAUSE key to cancel PAUSE mode, and the turn off the plotter.
Note: Your INTERVAL ADJUST setting is retained in the plotter’s internal memory even while the plotter is
turned off.
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8.12 Adjusting the Auto-Registration Mark Sensor Sensitivity

ON
OFF
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
MARK ADJUST
PRESS ENTER KEY!!
(3) Place white paper for adjustment use on the panel, making sure that no part of it is raised above the
surface. The paper color must be white, and it is recommended that high-quality paper made for ink-jet
printers be used.
LEV ADJ DRY TIME

POS ADJ
(5) Press the [F1] key to display the menu shown below.
MOVE TO ADJ. POINT

PRESS ENTER KEY!
Move the mark sensor by the position keys to the position exactly above the paper.
(6) Press the ENTER key to start the registration mark sensor gain adjustment. The plotter immediately
adjusts the registration mark sensor gain automatically.
0 X 50% 100%
(7) The plotter displays the menu shown below when this adjustment has been completed.
LEV ADJ DRY TIME

POS ADJ
(8) Turn off the power to exit from the adjustment menu.
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8.13 Adjusting the Offset of the Auto-Registration Mark Sensor

ON
OFF
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
(2) Set the plotting conditions to the following settings:
Force: 12, Speed: 40, Quality: 1, Tool: Pen
(3) Mount a disposable ink pen (0.2 mm tip size) in the pen holder 1.
MARK ADJUST
PRESS ENTER KEY!!
(5) Place white paper for adjustment use on the panel, making sure that no part of it is raised above the
surface. The paper color must be white, and it is recommended that high-quality paper made for ink-jet
printers be used.
LEV ADJ DRY TIME

POS ADJ
(7) Press the F2 key to display the menu shown below.
MOVE TO ADJ. POINT

PRESS ENTER KEY!
Move the mark sensor by the position keys to the position exactly above the paper.
(8) Press the ENTER key to plot the adjustment pattern shown below.
Plotted target mark
(9) The plotter immediately adjusts the registration mark sensor position automatically.
(10) The plotter displays the menu shown below when this adjustment has been completed.
LEV ADJ DRY TIME

POS ADJ
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If the sensor can not scanned the plotted pattern the LCD displays the following:
SENSOR ERROR
When the LCD displays error above;

Replace the pen to draw the adjustment pattern completely, and then retry the adjustment.
If the plotted pattern is not dryed yet when scanning set the DRY time.
LEV ADJ DRY TIME

POS ADJ
(11) Turn off the power to exit from the adjustment menu.
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8.14 Testing the Control Panel Keys and Home Sensors

Run this test if a control panel key or home sensor has malfunctioned.
ON
OFF
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
(2) The menu below appears, so press the panel key corresponding to each character and check that its
character properly display to the upper section.
P
OPCERLUD00TN4321XY --->
O CERLUD00TN4321XY
Press each key on the control panel; the below characters will move to upper section.
Status of LCD
Key
18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
RIGHT ARROW R
DOWN ARROW D
UP ARROW U
LEFT ARROW L
F1 1
F2 2
F3 3
F4 4
NEXT N
TEST T
ENTER E
CONDITIONS C
COPY P
ORIGIN O
X home sensor X
Y home sensor Y
Normal status : All characters are shown in the lower section.
Key Test
While the key is pressed : corresponding character is moved to upper section.
The PAUSE key can be checked by observing its lamp.
Sensor Test
The status of each sensor is displayed on the LCD panel.
X
OPCERLUD00TN4321XY --->
OPCERLUD00TN4321 Y
Display Sensor name Operation when the High/Low level changes
2nd bit X home sensor When the dog blocks the sensor X
1st bit Y home sensor Same as the above Y
If a sensor is not operating properly, check its wiring, its connector contact, and the position of the sensor
dog. If everything checks out all right, either the sensor or main board may be defective.
In this case, initialize the NOV-RAM and then run the sensor test again.
As a temporary measure for dealing with a defective sensor, turn off the plotter, set Bit 6 of the DIP
switch to OFF, and then turn the plotter back on.
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CAUTION:
When the plotter is turned back on, the pen position becomes the plot area’s origin ( 0, 0 ) and the
plotter is not initialized.
Unless the plot area is set, the cutting mat may be damaged and a position error may be caused
by the pen block striking the side plate.
(3) If a panel key’s corresponding bit does not properly change status, check the following.
• Fault in D1 or D2 on the Key Relay Board; or they may be attached in reverse
• Improperly connected cable. Reconnect the cable and then run this test again
• Initialize the non-volatile RAM
• Defective main board
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8.15 List of Items Requiring Readjustment

If you replaced any of the units listed in the table below or altered their sensor positions, be sure to readjust
the corresponding items.
Unit name Main relay X home Y home X,Y Motor
Main board Pen block X,Y motor
Item board sensor sensor drive belt
NOV-RAM clear and model selection M
Firmware upgrade N
Pen height adjustment M M M
Pen force adjustment M M
Distance adjustment M M
Home position adjustment M M M
Pen interval adjustment M M M
Auto registration sensor adjustment M
Belt tension adjustment M M
No mark: Adjustment unnecessary M: Must always be adjusted N: To be adjusted as necessary
Note: The main board must have the latest version of firmware unless otherwise specified.
8.16 About Start Up Mode

It starts up in each start mode when starting while pressing the key to the table below when the power supply
is turned on.
Key Mode Remark
F1 Displayed in Japanese
F3 Displayed in English
Upper arrow Setup Clear The cutting conditions are returned to the factory set-
ting. If your customer is changing conditions, you
should print out the condition list before performing this
mode.
Lower arrow Special setting menu
Right arrow + left arrow System firmware update
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9. TROUBLESHOOTING
9 TROUBLESHOOTING
9.1 Troubleshooting Flowcharts
9.1.1 Checking for Faulty Rotation of the Blade
Cutting cannot be properly performed if the blade mounted in the holder does not rotate smoothly or if there
is play between the holder and blade because their diameters do not match.
Use the flowchart below to check for faulty rotation of the blade.
Rotate the blade with your

finger.
Does the PHP31-CB09/15B

Check the Is the spring No
No
cutter blade rotate
cutter plunger. attached to the
smoothly?
blade?
Yes PHP31-CB15 Yes Mount the spring so
that it will not come
off the blade.
Is there Is the
No No
grease on the spring properly
blade? attached?
Yes Yes
Apply the grease.
Yes Has No
the grease
deteriorated? (become Replace the blade.
Yes heavier?)
Is there play?
No If the cutter blade still does

Is the
CB09 blade in Yes not rotate smoothly, the
PPA31-CB15/B? cutter plunger is faulty.
Replace it.
No
Mount the CB15 blade.
Replace the blade.
Yes
Faulty cutter plunger.
Is there still play?
Replace it
No
Normal.
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9. TROUBLESHOOTING
9.1.2 The Cutting Media Cannot be Satisfactorily Cut

Part 1
The starting and end
points of the cutting don’t
match.
The cut corners are
rounded or too pointed.
Does the No See section 9.1.1

cutter blade rotate “Checking for Faulty
smoothly? Rotation of the Blade”.
Yes
Attach a pen and draw in
plotter mode.
Does the No Check the cutter setting conditions.

problem occur in • Cutter offset for the blade type.
plotter mode? • Blade length, speed, cutting force to
match the media.
Yes
Is
there play No
or a strange sound in Check the tightening and adjustments
the mechanical of the mechanical section.
section?
• Driver section pulley and setscrew
Yes looseness.
• Slider section roller pressure
inadequacy.
• Motor rotation defect (wornout
Possible software problem
bearing in motor).
• Rollers at front of X rail and X slider
touching.
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9. TROUBLESHOOTING
Part 2
The medium curls up at
the corners.
Is the Yes Set the blade length to

blade length too the thickness of the media
long? +0.1 mm
No
Check with cutter loupe
Is the Yes
blade chipped or Replace with a new blade
worn?
No
Is the Yes
cutting speed high? Lower the cutting speed to
25 or more? 24 or lower.
No
Is the Yes
acceleration high? Lower the acceleration to 3
4 or more? or less.
No
Does the Yes See section 9.1.1

smoothly?
Rotation of the Blade”.
No
Is there Yes
Perform the necessary
play in the mechanical
section? adjustments.
No
Problems with the media

• Extremely soft
• Weak adhesion to
backing sheet
• Other problems.
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9. TROUBLESHOOTING
Part 3
The blade skips over

certain parts of the medium.
The blade skips during
cutting.
Is the Yes Set the blade length to

blade length too the thickness of the media
long? +0.1 mm.
No
Is the Yes
blade chipped or Replace with a new blade.
worn?
No
Is the Yes
cutting speed high? Lower the cutting speed to
25 or more? 24 or lower.
No
Is the Yes
acceleration high? Lower the acceleration to 3
4 or more? or less.
No
Is the Yes
cutting force low? Raise the cutting force to
9 or lower? 10 or more.
No
Is there Yes
Perform the necessary
play in the mechanical
section? adjustments.
No
Is there Yes
unevenness in the Replace the writing panel.
writing panel?
No
Is the pen Yes

block installation Adjust the height using the
height correct? 10.5 mm height adjustment
plate (standard accessory).
No
There is a problem with

the medium. It is too hard.
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Part 4
The cut shape differs from

the specified shape.
Is drawing No Incorrect command selection

in plotter mode Specify the commands that
normal? match the plotter.
Yes
Is the No
interface setting Set the interface on the
correct? control panel.
Yes
Lower the cutting speed to

24 or lower.
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9. TROUBLESHOOTING
Part 5
Line waver.
Is the Yes Some lines waver, so lower

acceleration 4 or
the acceleration.
more?
No
Is the X belt Yes

tension too low? Adjust the belt tension.
No
Is the synchro Yes

Adjust the belt tension.
belt loose?
No
Replace the belt.
Replace the X and Y

motors.
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9. TROUBLESHOOTING
Part 6
Although cutter blade initial

control operation [L] was
performed, the starting
point is out of place.
Example
Does the No See section 9.1.1,

smoothly? Rotation of the Blade”.
Yes
Does
the blade tip come
Yes Check the state of the spring and
out when the pen is grease deterioration.
rotated?
No
Is there
Yes
unevenness or When the pen is raised, the
air in the cutting blade tip touches the cutting
media? media and rotates.
Eliminate unevenness in the
No cutting media.
Remove any air from the cutting
Adjust the offset force media.
(cutter offset force). Be particularly careful when the
cutting media is being secured
by magnets. With this method,
the cutting media may float up.
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9. TROUBLESHOOTING
9.1.3 Initialization is Abnormal

Turn on the plotter
Does the
pen block move No
normally in the -X and
+Y directions?
Yes
Does it stop Yes

when moving in the Faulty Y home sensor
+Y direction?
No
Does it stop Yes

when moving in the Faulty X home sensor
-X direction?
No
Does the
“READY” message No
appear and do all control Faulty keyboard
panel keys operate
properly? Faulty cable
Faulty main board
Yes
Normal
Is there any No
movement in the X or Y Faulty X motor or Y motor
direction?
Yes
Is movement Yes
Faulty Y encoder or X
erratic in the X or Y
direction? encoder
No
Power
board check No
Is the voltage level at all Faulty power board
pins correct?
Yes
Replace main board
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9. TROUBLESHOOTING
9.1.4 Pen UP/DOWN Operations are Abnormal

Be sure to turn off the plotter before performing the following checking procedures.
Part 1
Use your finger to gently
move the pen holder up
and down.
Is there No
play or does it get Electrical adjustment.
stuck?
Yes
Is the
guide shaft bearing No Play in the slide shaft or its
pressure faulty? bearing.
Yes
Replace the pen block
Loosen the M2 set-screw assembly.
and adjust the bearing to
eliminate play in the guide
shaft section.
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9. TROUBLESHOOTING
Part 2
Use your finger to gently
move the pen holder up
and down.
Is there Yes
play or does it get Repair the pen block or
stuck? adjust the pen servos of the
replacement main board.
No
Turn on the plotter.
Manually move the pen

holder up and down.
Is the MC No
(-) pin of the driver
board generating the
correct voltage?
Yes
Is the specified No
voltage being correctly generated
at the pen adjustment board?
Readjust the main board’s
pen servos.
Yes Faulty main board.
Check for a damaged line in the X or

Y FPC cable.
Check that the cables are securely
connected to the proper connectors.
Check for a damaged line in
the moving coil.
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9. TROUBLESHOOTING
9.1.5 The X-axis Backlash is Excessive
Is there No
play in the pen block
section?
Yes
Does the Yes Yes

Does the Y
slide arm rattle?
slider rattle?
No No Remove the Y bar and

adjust the Y slider roller
Check the installation on pressure.
the pen block.
Do the Yes
guide shaft and its
bearing rattle?
No Loosen the M2 screw

and turn the offset pin for
adjustment.
Do the No Check the M2 setscrew

slide shaft and its holding the pen holder
bearing rattle?
and the thumb screw, and
tighten if necessary.
Yes
Replace the pen block

assembly.
Are there Yes

Does the Y Yes
strange sounds from
bar rattle?
the X motor?
No No Check the motor pulley

setscrew and tighten if
Check the screw and The X motor is worn out. necessary.
pressure roller. Replace it.
Check the X belt and X

synchro belt tension and
adjust if necessary.
Check the setscrews for

all the pulleys and tighten
if necessary.
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9. TROUBLESHOOTING
9.1.6 The Y-axis Backlash is Excessive
(1) Adjust the perpendicularity of the Y bar (see section 7.12, “Adjusting the Perpendicularity Precision”).
(2) Adjust the Y belt tension.
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9. TROUBLESHOOTING
9.2 The Plotter is Turned On But Doesn’t Operate

Symptom Cause Solution
• The control panel’s POWER • The plotter is not being Check that the power cord is securely
lamp does not light. supplied with power. connected to the plotter’s AC line inlet
• Nothing appears on the and the electrical output.
display panel. • The plotter is defective. Check the main board and connectors.
• The control panel’s POWER • The system firmware is Reinstall the system firmware or
lamp lights but the plotter defective. replace the main board.
does not operate.
• The control panel’s PAUSE
lamp flickers.
• Nothing appears on the
display panel.
• The POWER LED lamp lights • The System firmware is Reinstall the system firmware or
and the LCD displays a sum defective. replace the main board.
check error.
Sum-Ck ROM RAM ERR!!
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9. TROUBLESHOOTING
9.3 Error Messages

Error Display Cause Verification item Solution
OVER CURRENT Cutting conditions Cutting conditions Lower the cutting SPEED
POWER OFF THEN ON do not suit the and/or the cutting FORCE.
cutting medium.
POSITION ALARM Movement of the Is there anything blocking Turn off the plotter, remove
POWER OFF THEN ON pen carriage is the X or Y slider? the obstacle, then turn the
• The beeper sounds being obstructed. plotter back on.

Excessive load is (1) Have the Y bar No .....Remove the Y bar
• The PROMPT lamp flickers
causing the current retaining brackets retaining brackets.
to the motor to been removed? Yes ....Verify item (2)
exceed the rated (2) Does the X or Y slider No .....Check and adjust the
value. move smoothly? X or Y belt tension

and X or Y motor belt
tension.
Yes ....Verify item (3).
(3) Is the X or Y flexible No .....Connect it securely.
cable securely Yes ....Replace the X or
connected? Y flexible cable if
defective.
Home sensor (4) Is the X or Y home No .....Check and adjust the
or sensor plate sensor plate position X or Y home sensor
adjustment. correct? plate position.
(5) Is the X or Y home No .....Check and adjust
sensor position the X-home sensor
correct? position.
Yes ....Replace the X-home
sensor if defective.
Motor (6) Does the X-motor No .....Replace the X-motor if
turn smoothly? defective.
Yes ....Replace the main
board if defective.
SPEED ALARM The internal speed (1) Is the main servo No .....Adjust the main servo
POWER OFF THEN ON control is faulty. axes gain adjustment axes gain.
correct? Yes ....Verify item (2)
• The beeper sounds (2) Does the X or Y slider No .....Check and adjust the
• The PROMPT lamp flickers move smoothly? X or Y belt tension
and X or Y motor belt
tension.
(3) Is the X or Y flexible No .....Connect it securely.
cable securely Yes ....Replace the X or
connected? Y flexible cable if
defective.
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9. TROUBLESHOOTING
9.4 Error Messages in GP-GL Command Mode

ERROR 1 The plotter received (1) Did the plotter receive No .....Verify item (2)
COMMAND ERROR an unrecognizable an unrecognizable Yes ....Send correct data to

command. command? plotter.
(2) Is there any noise on No .....Verify item (3)
the line? Yes ....Check the interface
cable or move the
plotter to another
location.
(3) Has the correct No .....Set the correct model
model name been set name.
for the plotter? Configure your software
application menu to permit
Graphtec plotter control.
Re-specify the software
application’s interface
conditions.
ERROR 4 • The software The numeric parameter Configure your software
PARAMETER OVERFLOW configuration of an input command application menu to permit

regarding the exceeds its permissible Graphtec plotter control.
output device range. Re-specify the software
ERROR 5 has been An error related to the application’s interface
I/O ERROR changed. receipt of data occurred conditions.
• The plotter’s within the interface. Set the correct model name
interface if it was incorrect.
conditions have
been changed.
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9. TROUBLESHOOTING
9.5 Error Messages in HP-GL Emulation Mode

If any of the following command errors occur, they are nearly always caused by one of the reasons below:
(1) The software configuration regarding the output device has been changed; or
(2) The plotter’s interface conditions have been changed
When a command error occurs in HP-GLTM emulation mode, therefore, first check the two corresponding
points below:
(1) Configure the software to drive your plotter, and ensure that the software’s interface conditions are
correctly set; and
(2) Ensure that the plotter’s interface conditions are set to match those of the software.

ERROR 1 Instruction An unrecognizable (1) Did the plotter receive No .....Verify item (2)
not recognized instruction was an unrecognizable Yes ....Send correct data

executed. command? to plotter.
Execute a (2) Is there any noise on No .....Verify item (3)
recognizable the line? Yes ....Check the interface
command. cable or move the

plotter to another
location.
(3) Has the correct No .....Set the correct
model name been set model name.
for the plotter? Configure your software
application menu to permit
Graphtec plotter control.
Re-specify the software
application’s interface
conditions.
ERROR 2 Wrong number A command was Execute the command Configure your software
of parameters executed with the with the correct number of application menu to permit
wrong number of parameters. Graphtec plotter control.
parameters. Re-specify the software
ERROR 3 Out of range A command Execute the command application’s interface
parameters containing an with its parameters conditions.
unusable parameter specified within their Set the correct model
was specified. permissible ranges. name if it was incorrect.
ERROR 5 Unknown An unrecognizable Specify a recognizable
character set character set was character set.

specified.
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9. TROUBLESHOOTING

ERROR 6 A command was Execute the command Configure your software
Position overflow executed with with its coordinate data application menu to permit
coordinate data that specified within the Graphtec plotter control.
exceeds the effective effective cutting/plotting Re-specify the software
cutting/plotting area area. application’s interface
ERROR 7 The data being Decrease the conditions.
Buffer overflow input exceeded downloadable characters, Set the correct model
the capacity of the polygons. name if it was incorrect.
plotter’s downloadable
character buffer,
polygon buffer, etc.
ERROR 10 Invalid During execution of Check the flow of your
I/O output request an output command, programmed data.

another output
command was
executed.
ERROR 11 Invalid The ESC character Check the ESC
byte following ESC was followed by an commands in your

invalid byte. program.
ERROR 12 Invalid A device control Check the device control
byte I/O Control command containing commands in your

an invalid byte was program.
received.
ERROR 13 Out of A parameter outside Check the program.
range I/O parameter of the permissible

numeric range was
specified.
ERROR 14 Too many Too many parameters Check the number of
I/O parameters were received. command parameters.
ERROR 15 Error in During data transfer, Check the settings of the
I/O transmission a framing error, parity interface conditions.

error, or overrun error
occurred.
ERROR 16 I/O buffer The I/O buffer Check the settings of the
overflow received data at a handshaking mode and

faster pace than other interface conditions.
it could process,
indicating that
handshaking is not
successful.
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9. TROUBLESHOOTING
9.6 The Cutting Results are Unsatisfactory

Problem Cause Solution
The cut corners are rounded or The cutter OFFSET is incompatible Adjust the cutter OFFSET value:
too pointed. with the blade type being used. * If too low, corners become rounded.
* If too high, corners are too pointed.
The cut line starts out crooked. The blade mounted in the holder For CB15 holders (red blade
does not rotate smoothly. adjustment knob), grease the blade
and holder.
Remove any foreign matter inside the
pen holder.
The Offset Cut Pressure is too Raise the Offset Cut Pressure setting
low. (the Offset Cut Pressure is separate
from the cutting FORCE).
With the CB15B cutter pen (green Replace the blade with a new one
blade adjustment knob) and the that has a spring.
CB09 cutter pen (blue blade
adjustment knob), the spring has
come loose from the blade.
With the CB15 cutter pen (red Grease the blade and holder (B).
blade adjustment knob), the blade
has fallen out.
The blade skips and does not The blade is extended too far. Adjust the blade length.
completely cut lines that should be
solid.
The cutting SPEED is too high. Lower the SPEED setting.
Solid lines are not cut at a
constant depth.
Coarse resolution of curved lines. The software’s resolution setting is Adjust the software’s resolution
too low. setting.
The blade offset angle is too low. Raise the blade offset angle.
The film curls up at the corners. The blade is extended too far. Adjust the blade length.
The film curls up when cutting The cutter OFFSET is incompatible Adjust the cutter OFFSET value:
small characters. with the blade type being used. * If too low, corners become rounded.
* If too high, corners are too pointed.
The cutting SPEED is too high. Lower the SPEED setting.
The blade is dull. Replace the blade.
The QUALITY setting is too high. Lower the QUALITY setting.
The blade is cutting into the The blade is extended too far. Adjust the blade length.
backing sheet. The cutting FORCE is too high. Lower the FORCE setting.
The blade falls out of the cutter The blade is too small for the Use a blade that fits securely in the
plunger. holder. holder.
Insufficient grease. For CB15 holders (red blade
adjustment knob), grease the cutter
blade and holder.
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9. TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem Cause Solution

Film can be cut but is hard to The retack sheet is not sticky Switch to a retack sheet that is more
weed afterward. enough. sticky.
Cut film cannot be picked up using Film gets entangled during cutting. Reduce the blade length and/or lower
a retack sheet. the cutting FORCE.

Weeding of cut film was postponed Promptly weed cut film.
too long.
Abnormal noise generated by the Film is stuck in the tip of the cutter Adjust the blade length and cutting
cutter pen during cutting. plunger. FORCE setting.
The film is discolored where the
blade has passed.
The cutting results differ from the The programmable resolution Set both the plotter and software to
specified size. (STEP SIZE) has been set the same resolution.
differently at the plotter and the Check whether scaling has been
software application. specified.
Scaling has been specified at the
software application
When the plotter is receiving data, The programmable resolution Set both the plotter and software to
the PROMPT lamp lights (an (STEP SIZE) has been set the same resolution.
offscale error occurs). differently at the plotter and the
Some parts of the film cannot be software application.
cut. The computer sent coordinate Set the effective cutting area to a
data that exceeds the specified larger area.
effective cutting area.
The computer sent coordinate Switch to larger film or change the
data that exceeds the maximum coordinate data.
effective cutting area.
The currently selected cutting The Parameter Priority setting is Change the Parameter Priority setting
conditions are disregarded or set to program mode. to manual mode.
cannot be changed. The ENTER key was not pressed Make sure you are setting the
after changing the settings. conditions correctly.
Characters or lines are deformed The plotter is in Cutting mode. Set the blade type of the cutter
during pen plotting. OFFSET function to PEN (0).
The length of cutting results differ The distance correction requires Adjust the distance correction.
from the program (slight distance adjustment.
error).
Cut characters are deformed. The Step Pass is too high. Lower the Step Pass setting.
The starting and end points of Coordinate points are incorrectly Check the coordinate data by plotting
cutting do not match. specified. it with a pen.
The Offset Cut Pressure is too Raise the Offset Cut Pressure
low. setting.
The film is too flimsy. Switch to a stronger film.
Blade rotation is not smooth. For CB15 holder (red blade
adjustment knob), grease the cutter
blade and holder.
FC2250-UM-251-9370 9-19
10. PARTS LIST
10. PARTS LISTS

10.1 Mainframe
No. Part No. Description Q’ty Remarks Rank
E1 792256707 X Relay Board 1 PN6121-11C Assembly A
E2 792256702 X Flex. Board 1 PN6121-03 Assembly A
E3 775421740 High Voltage Board 1 PR31001C Assembly A
692247080 Y Cable 60/120 CA504208 A
E4 1
692247090 Y Cable 180 CA504209 A
E5 692236133 X Cable 1 CA2290-03 A
1 621474130 Corner Cover (Rear Right) 1 C

022900082 Electrostatic Panel 12 FC2250-120ES A
022900202 Electrostatic Panel 18 FC2250-180ES A
022900132 Magnetic Sheet 90 FC2250-120MG A
2 1
792200706 Vacuum Panel 60 FC2250-60VC B
3 022907302 Power Board Cover 1 C
4 621474110 Corner Cover (Front Right) 1 C
5 022907323 Plate Nut 4 M4-18 D
6 022907293 Plate Nut 8 M4-12 D
7 022907233 Frame End Holder Plate 2 C
022901330 Tray 60 FC2250-60 C
8 022900740 Tray 120 1 FC2250-120 C
022900750 Tray 180 FC2250-180 C
022907410 Main Frame FC2250-120/180 D
9 2
622301660 Main Frame 60 FC2250-60 D
10 621474100 Corner Cover (Front Left) 1 C
12 792256711 FC2250 Pen Block Assembly 1 A

13 621474120 Corner Cover (Rear Left) 1 C
14 022907253 Board Cover 2 C
15 621474140 Side Cover 2 C
022903753 X Flexible Guide 120 Right FC2250-120 C
16 1
022903722 X Flexible Guide 180 Right FC2250-180 C
022901340 X Flexible Guide 60 Left FC2250-60 C
17 022903722 X Flexible Guide 120 Left 1 FC2250-120 C
022903781 X Flexible Guide 180 Left FC2250-180 C
FC2250-UM-251-9370 10-1
10. PARTS LIST
Mainframe
7
6
5
E3
4
3
8
15
1
9
12
10
16
15
E5
17
14
E2
E1
13
14
E4
FC2250-UM-251-9370 10-2
10. PARTS LIST
10.2 Stand
621470940 Left Side Foot 60 FC2250-60 C
1 1
621480920 Left Side Foot 90/EX FC2250-120/180 C
621470950 Right Side Foot 60 FC2250-60 C
2 1
621470930 Right Side Foot F223 FC2250-120/180 C
054221031 Rear Main Bar 60 FC2250-60 C
3 622301800 Rear Main Bar 90 1 FC2250-120 C
622301760 Rear Main Bar EX FC2250-180 C
054221021 Front Main Bar 60 FC2250-60 C
4 622301790 Front Main Bar 120 1 FC2250-120 C
622301730 Front Main Bar 180 FC2250-180 C
772290670 Gas Spring Assembly 120 FC2250-120ES/MG C
8 1
772232670 Gas Spring Assembly EX FC2250-180ES C
621470901 Stand 60 Assembly FC2250-60 C
621480901 Stand 120 Assembly 1 FC2250-120 C
621490901 Stand 180 Assembly FC2250-180 C
Stand
FC2250-UM-251-9370 10-3
10. PARTS LIST
10.3 Control Panel

E1 772232010 Key Rely Board 1 PR223281 A
E2 772232020 LCD 1 A
E3 692236110 Control Cable 1 CA2290-01 B
1 682247030 Sheet Switch 1 PN5042-03 B

2 621476001 Panel Frame 1 C
022901330 Tray 60 FC2250-60 C
3 022900742 Tray 120 1 FC2250-120 C
022900750 Tray 180 FC2250-180 C
4 022900572 Cable Holder 1 C
5 772230260 Chart Hold Switch ES B
1
772230860 Panel, Blind VC/MG C
Control Panel
E1
E2
E3
FC2250-UM-251-9370 10-4
10. PARTS LIST
10.4 Control Unit

1 508102306 Power Switch 1 SW,2WI36/92 C
2 518000033 AC Inlet 1 SUP-B3G-E C
3 792256700 Main Board 1 PN6121-01 A
4 792256701 Main Relay Board 1 PN6121-02 A
5 682247530 Switching Power Supply 1 LEP100F-36 A
6 500050273 Fan 1 TUDC24B4 A
7 621476141 Connector Panel 1 C
8 621476123 Control Box 1 C
9 395030100 Stad, ASB-310E 8 D
10 772247590 Power Supply Relay Board 1 PN5042-04 A
Control Unit
4
10
3
9 6
2
FC2250-UM-251-9370 10-5
10. PARTS LIST
10.5 X Drive Unit

3 311060820 Bearing 4 F608ZZMC3PS2S C

4 022904221 Bearing Spacer 2 D
5 022903590 Pulley Shaft, Right 2 C
022904500 X Belt S2ML2350, FC2250-60 A
6 022904510 X Belt 120 2 S2ML3200, FC2250-120 A
022904520 X Belt EX S2ML4200, FC2250-180 A
7 022903673 Roller Lever 2 C
8 022900400 Roller ø27 3 C
9 022903535 X Slider 1 C
10 020003131 Roller 9 B
11 022903681 Roller Collar A 2 C
12 022903665 Flexible Plate 1 C
13 022903872 Lower Bracket, Right 1 C
14 022903912 X Roller Collar 1 C
15 311068820 Bearing 6 F688ZZMC3PS2S B
16 022902541 Drive Pulley R 1 S2M C
17 022903262 Pulley 1 60Z-TN C
18 372290003 Notched Synchro Belt 1 120TN15-15W B
19 022903181 Drive Shaft, Rear 1 C
20 022903151 Pulley 1 30Z-TN C
21 022903105 Gear Box 1 C
22 022903113 X-Motor Bracket 1 C
23 022903122 Box Fitting Plate 2 C
24 053206101 Motor Pulley 1 Z22 B
25 022903133 Intermediate Shaft 1 C
27 022900360 Drive Collar C 1 C

28 022903250 Pulley 1 99Z-TN C
29 375311001 Notched Synchro Belt 1 120TN15 B
30 022900352 X Gear Space Board 1 C
32 621472201 X Motor Cover 1 C

33 022903242 Drive Shaft M 1 C
34 022903291 Coupling 2 C
35 022903212 Collar 2 C
36 022902531 Drive Pulley F 1 S2M C
38 022903191 Drive Shaft, Front 1 C

39 022903853 Lower Bracket, Front 1 C
41 022903524 X Slider, Front 1 C

42 022903912 X Roller Collar 5 C
43 022903653 Belt Plate D 1 C
44 395030350 Space Shaft 1 ASB335E C
45 022903580 Pulley Shaft, Front 1 C
46 022903643 Belt Plate C 1
022901320 X Rail, Front 60 FC2250-60 D

49 022903500 X Rail, Front 120 1 FC2250-120 D
022903761 X Rail, Front 180 FC2250-180 D
022901310 X Rail, Rear 60 D

51 022903512 X Rail, Rear 120 1 D
022903773 X Rail, Rear 180 D
52 022903632 Belt Plate B 2 D
53 022903693 Roller Collar B 2 D
54 022904213 Spacer ø04-1.5 2 D
56 362200005 Rubber Foot 1 SJ5008 D
E1 792256708 X Limit Switch 1 PN6121-12C A

E2 772290110 X Motor 1 UGFMEDA5LGR28 A
692256220 X Flexible Cable 60/120 FC2250-60/120 A
E3 1
692256230 X Flexible Cable 180 FC2250-180 A
FC2250-UM-251-9370 10-6
10. PARTS LIST
60 022904541 XR End 1 C
61 022904561 XR Pulley Bracket 1 C
62 022904531 XF End 1 C
63 022904551 XF Pulley Bracket 1 C
64 622301630 Belt Plate 2 C
FC2250-UM-251-9370 10-7
X Drive Unit
51
5
FC2250-UM-251-9370
53 5 3 49
8
8 3
10 61
53 7 6 60
8 4 4
9 51 3
63
8
45 62
11
52
7 12
55
E3
54
14
10 13
54
15
10-8
16
45
6
17 19
18
23 49
30
10
E1 44
21
20 39
41
33
22
56 27
15
24
E2 42
44 15
15 34 38
35 64
25
43
32
29
27 36 46
28
10. PARTS LIST
10. PARTS LIST
10.6 Y Drive Section

1 621473401 Y Gear Box 1 D
2 621473411 Y Motor Bracket 1 D
3 022903363 Pulley 1 88Z-TN C
4 022903372 Pulley 1 44Z-TN C
5 022903331 Y Pulley Shaft 1 C
6 621473420 Y Motor Cover 1 C
7 022903352 Y Bar Plate 2 C
8 022903381 Shaft ø5 1 C
9 022903535 X Slider R 1 C
10 053206101 Motor Pulley 2 22Z C
11 311068820 Bearing 2 F688ZZ C
12 311060520 Bearing 2 F605ZZ C
13 379011002 Notched Synchro Belt 1 79TN15-10.0K B
14 375311001 Notched Synchro Belt 1 120TN15-10.0W B
15 362200005 Rubber Foot 1 SJ-5008 C
20 022904012 Y Bar 1 D
21 022904033 Y Pulley Bracket 1 D
22 022904230 Y F End 1 D
23 022904063 Y Front Bracket 1 D
24 022904072 Y Front Plate 3 D
25 022904080 Bearing Shaft 1 C
26 621473340 Y End Front Cover 1 C
27 022904500 Y Belt 1 S2ML2350 B
28 022904221 Bearing Spacer 1 C
29 022904331 Y-Flexible Cable Reinforcement 2 A
30 311060820 Bearing 2 F608ZZMC3PS2S B
31 022904252 Y Stopper 1 C
40 022904025 Y Slider 1 C
41 621473310 Plate PUF 1 D
42 022904131 Offset Pin A 2 D
43 022904151 Offset Pin C 2 D
44 622563110 Pen PCB Bracket 1 D
45 622563300 Y PCB Bracket 1 D
46 022904182 Flexible Guard Bracket 1 D
47 022904194 Flexible Plate 1 D
48 022904204 Y Sensor Holder 1 D
49 022904213 Collar ø4-1.5 6 D
50 022904303 Roller Plate 1 D
51 022903632 Belt Holder B 2 D
52 020003131 Roller 4 B
53 022900410 Roller ø12 8 B
54 395830050 Spacer 2 SB-305 D
55 022904322 Y Roller Collar 4 D
60 622564000 MC Base Block 1 D

61 090113201 Long Magnetic Circuit Board A 2 A0000 D
62 022902280 Slide Shaft Assembly 2 D
63 021500622 50 Slide Arm 1 D
64 022906323 Hall IC Bracket 2 D
65 053203390 Guide Shaft 2 D
66 310069220 Bearing 4 BB692ZZMC3PS2S D
67 053203350 MC Up Spring 1 D
68 340804012 O Ring,S4 2 D
69 034004591 Offset Pin 2 D
70 021500632 Cutter Holder 2 D
71 621113581 Thumb Screw L14 2 L14 C
72 302200069 Spacer CB307 2 D
73 622564010 2-Pen Cover 1 C
74 621473300 2-Pen Block Plate 1 D
75 022902451 2P2 Slide Arm 1 D
76 302200076 MC Up Spring E537 1 D
77 621473320 Y Slider Cover T 1 C
78 621473330 Plate PUR 1 D
FC2250-UM-251-9370 10-9
10. PARTS LIST

79 622563100 RMS Unit Base Bracket 1 D
80 621473210 Pen Number Label 1 D
81 622563210 RMS Slider 1 D
82 622563200 Sensor Base Bracket 1 D
83 311540114 Linear Guide 1 LL15-40 D
85 622563220 RM Sensor Bracket 1 D

86 622563210 RMS Hood 1 D
87 622563230 RMS Bracket Lid 1 D
792256711 2250-Pen Block Assembly 1 A
E1 792256703 X-Y Relay Board 1 PN6121-04C Assembly A

E2 772247550 Y Motor 1 UGFMED-B5LGRA6 A
E3 162291101 Y-Flexible Cable 2 FCA2291010A A
E4 305320007 Moving Coil 3 PL-326B C
E5 110006060 MC Flexible Cable 1 FPC10002 C
E6 792240702 Height Sensor 2 C
E7 792256709 Y Limit Switch Assembly 1 PN6121-13C Assembly A
E8 792256704 Pen Flex. Board 1 1 PN6121-06C Assembly A
E9 792256705 Pen Flex. Board 2 1 PN6121-08C Assembly A
E10 692256051 2-Pen Cable 1 CA612105A B
E11 792256706 2-Pen Board Assembly 1 PN6121-08C Assembly A
E12 122936111 MC T Flexible Cable 1 FPC2293110A A
E13 500052472 RMS Solenoid 1 TDS-05B-DC12V C
E14 792256710 Registration Mark Sensor Assy 1 A
FC2250-UM-251-9370 10-10
7
5
7 3
11
14 78
77
Y Drive Section
FC2250-UM-251-9370
15
4
13
E8 E7
45 20
E1 12 E9
10 2 E3
E10
55
52 40 50
49
C
D 26
55
10
53 46
55
9 E2
74 42 31
55
10-11
69 29
27 24
66 43
41 49
72 52
48 49 23
53 25
E6 47
54
28
E10 E11 64 30
73 60 27 C
E6
68 D
61
79 44 75 51
21
65 70 22
82 63
83 76
80
83
67 E12
E13
81
E14 E4
71
85
E5
62
86
87
10. PARTS LIST
10. PARTS LIST
10.7 Standard Accessories

1 622560790 Pen Block Height Adjustment Plate 1 B
2 022909561 Pen Height Adjustment Plate 1 B
3 622569100 User’s Manual FC2250-CDM01M 1 CD-ROM C
4 621479910 Safety Manual ANCUTF-UM-AM1 1 C
5 621479920 Quick Manual 1 C
6 305812007 Hexagonal Wrench (2.5) 1 D
7 AC Power Cable 1 C
8 972100300 CB15U-2SP 1 C
9 972100320 CB15U-K30-5SP 1 C
10 910210160 PHP31CB15B-HS C
11 971118901 P4 KF552-BK (1P) 1 C
12 302200102 Flexible Hose ø50 mm 1 V Type Only C
13 302200104 Hose Band 2 V Type Only C
14 302200018 Magnetic Plate (2 large, 2 medium, 4 small) 1 M Type Only C
772290800 Hanger Assembly 1 C
15 022908050 Hanger F 1 C
16 022908060 Hanger R 1 C
17 022908070 Roller Shaft 1 C
18 022908080 Nut R16 1 D
19 022908590 Tray Nut 18 2 D
20 022908590 Tray Nut 12 2 D
Regarding the rank of spare parts

Rank A: This rank of part will be stocked always until product discontinued.
Rank B: This rank of part will not be stocked always. This rank of parts will need a lead-time maximum 3
months.
Rank C: This rank of part will not be stocked always. This parts will need a lead time at least 3 month.
Rank D: This rank of part will not be supplied as spare parts.
The parts will be supplied during five years after production was discontinued unless the parts run out.
Some of the outer parts may not be supplied after production was discontinued.
FC2250-UM-251-9370 10-12
11. BLOCK DIAGRAMS AND CIRCUIT DIAGRAMS

11.1 Wiring Connection
FC2250 Wiring Diagram
MAIN JOINT BOARD
MAIN BOARD PN6121-02* KEY JOINT BOARD SHEET SWITCH
PN6121-01* J2 PR223281
36.GND PN5042-03*
J6 J1 18.GND P101 P11
1.GND 1.GND 35.GND 34.GND 16.+5V 16.+5V
2.GND 2.GND 17.+5V 33.+5V 15.POWER 15.POWER
3.KEY0 3.KEY0 34.KEY 0 32.KEY 0 14.KEY 0 14.KEY 0
9.KEY6 9.KEY6 31.KEY 6 CA2290-01*
26.KEY 6 8.KEY 6 8.KEY 6
11.PAUSE LED 11.PAUSE LED 30.GND 24.GND 6.PAS LED 6.PAS LED
12.PROMPT LED 12.PROMPT LED 12.PAS.LED 23.PAS.LED 5.PMT LED 5.PMT LED
13.PAUSEZ 13.PAUSE Z 29.GND 22.GND 4.PAUSE 4.PAUSE
CA612101*
14.CHARTZ 14.CHARTZ 11.PMT.LED 21.PMT.LED 3.K CNT Z0 3.K CNT Z0
15.KEYCONT Z0 15.KEYCONT Z0 28.GND 20.GND 2.K CNT Z1 2.K CNT Z1
16.KEYCONT Z1 16.KEYCONT Z1 10.PAUSE Z 19.PAUSE Z 1.GND 1.GND
17.GND 17.GND 27.GND 18.GND
CA2290-01*
18.GND 18.GND 9.K CNT.ZO 17.K CNT Z0 P12 LCD
19.LCD B0 19.LCD B0 26.GND 16.GND 1.GND (1)GND
20.LCD B1 20.LCD B1 8.K CNT.Z1 15.K CNT Z1 2.+5V (2)+5V
21.LCD B2 21.LCD B2 25.GND 14.GND 3.BRIGHT (3)BRIGHT
22.LCD B3 22.LCD B3 7.CHT Z 13.CHT Z 4.LCD B0 (4)LCD B0
23.LCD B4 23.LCD B4 24.GND 12.GND 5.LCD B1 (5)LCD B1
24.LCD B5 24.LCD B5 6.CHT LED 11.CHT LED CA2232112
6.LCD B2 (6)LCD B2
25.LCD B6 25.LCD B6 23.GND 10.GND 7.LCD B3 (7)LCD B3
26.GND 26.GND 5.GND 9.GND 8.LCD B4 (8)LCD B4
22.+5V 8.+5V 9.LCD B5 (9)LCD B5
4.LCD B0 7.LCD B0 10.LCD B6 (10)LCD B6
21.LCD B1 6.LCD B1
3.LCD B2 5.LCD B2 P13
J4 J5
1.GND 1.GND 20.LCD B3 4.LCD B3 4.CHT Z
2.TMBSNS 2.TMBSNS 2.LCD B4 3.LCD B4 3.GND CHART HOLD
19.LCD B5 2.LCD B5 CA2232113
3.GND 3.GND 2.CHT LED- SWITCH
4.GND 4.GND 1.LCD B6 1.LCD B6 1.CHT LED+
5.+12V 5.+12V
6.+12V 6.+12V X JOINT BOARD
7.+5V 7.+5V PR6121-11*
8.+5V 8.+5V
9.GND 9.GND J7 P31 P301
1.+5V 1.+5V 4.XM -
10.GND 10.GND CA2291-51
8.GND 2.X HOMEZ 3.XM +
11.TMBLED 11.TMBLED
2.X HOMEZ 3.X EN A
12.PENSELR 12.PENSELR
9.GND 4.X EN B P302 X MOTOR
13.PENSELM 13.PENSELM
3.X EN A 5.GND 4.X EN.B
14.TMBSEL 14.TMBSEL
10.GND 6.XM + 3.X EN.A
15.GND CA612102* 15.GND
4.X EN B 7.XM - 2.GND
16.XHOMEZ 16.XHOMEZ CA2290-03* 8.GND
11.GND 1.+5V
17.YHOMEZ 17.YHOMEZ
5.GND 9.GND
18.XENA 18.XENA P303
12.GND 10.GND
19.XENB 19.XENB 3.GND X HOME
6.XM + 11.GND
20.YENA 20.YENA 2.X HOMEZ CA2232303 SENSOR
13.XM + 12.GND
21.YENB 21.YENB 1.+5V
7.XM - 13.XM +
22.GND 22.GND PN6121-12*
14.XM - 14.XM -
23.PLFB 23.PLFB
24.GND 24.GND
25.INR 25.INR
26.-12V 26.-12V
27.-12V 27.-12V
28.TMBMC+ 28.TMBMC+
29.TMBMC- 29.TMBMC- X FLEX BOARD
30. 30. PN6121-03*
HIGH VOTAGE BOARD
P1 P41 P43 +B PR31003*

1.+34V 34.+34V 2.+24V ELECTROSTATIC PANEL
20.+34V 33.+34V 1.C.HOLD Z CA2292-51* GND
2.C.HOLDZ 32.C.HLD
21.GND 31.GND
3.MC1 + 30.MC1 + FOR ES model
J10 22.MC1 + 29.MC1 +
4.MC1 - 28.MC1 - X-Y JOINT BOARD
23.MC1 - 27.MC1 - PN6121-04* J503
USB 5.GND 26.GND J42 J51 Y HOME
1.MC1 + 28.MC1 + 3.GND
24.PLFB 2 25.PLFB 2 SENSOR
2.MC1 - 27.MC1 - 2.GND CA2232503*
6.GND 24.GND 1.YM +
25.-12V 3.GND 26.GND PN6121-13*
23.-12V
7.GND 4.PLFB 2 25.PLFB 2
22.GND
5.-12V 24.-12V J502
26.+12V 21.+12V
8.GND 6.+12V 23.+12V 4.+5v
CA504208* 20.GND
27.PLFB 1 7.GND 22.GND 3.GND
(60type/ 19.PLFB 1
8.MC2 - 21.+5V 2.YENB
J1 J3 J6 9.PENSELM 120type) 18.PENSELM
28.YHOME Z 9.GND 20.GND 1.YENA
1.XM + 1.XM + 17.YHOME Z Y MOTOR
10.GND 10.MC2 + 19.PENSELM
2.YM + 2.YM + CA504209* 16.GND
29.+5V 11.GND 18.GND
RS232C 3.YM + 3.YM + (180type) 15.+5V J501
11.+5V 12.YHOME Z 17.YHOME Z
4.+34V CA612103* 4.+34V 14.+5V X FLEXIBLE CABLE 2.YM -
13.PLFB 1 16.PLFB 1
5.XM - 5.XM - 30.YENB 13.YENB FPC612122* 1.YM +
12.YENA 14.+5V 15.+5V
6.MC + 6.MC + 12.YENA (60/120type)
31.GND 15.GND 14.GND
7.MC - 7.MC - 11.GND FPC612123
16.YENB 13.YENB J53
8.GND 8.GND 13.YM - 10.YM - (180type)
17.GND 12.GND 1.
32.YM - 9.YM -
14.YM + 18.YENA 11.YENA 2.MC1+
8.YM +
33.YM + 19.GND 10.GND 3.MC1-
7.YM +
20.YM - 9.YM - 4.GND Y FLEXIBLE CABLE
15.TMBSNS 6.TMBSNS
21.YM - 8.YM - 5.-12V FCA2291010*
34.TMBLED 5.TMBSEL
16.TMBSEL 22.YM + 7.YM + 6.+12V
4.TMBLED
35.TMBMC+ 23.YM + 6.YM + 7.GND
3.TMBMC +
17.TMBMC- 24.TMBSNS 5.TMBSNS 8.+5V
2.TMBMC -
25.TMBSEL 4.TMBSEL 9.PENSELM
36. 1.
18. 26.TMBLED 3.TMBLED 10.
37. 27.TMBMC + 2.TMBMC +
19. 28.TMBMC - 1.TMBMC -
J52
Y Bar
1.
J101
(1)(2)(3)(4)(5) 2.TMBMC+
(6)(7)(8)(9)(10) 3.TMBMC-
J2 POWER JOINT BOARD 4.TMBLED
(1)(2)(3)(4)(5) PN5042-04* 5.PLFB1 Y FLEXIBLE CABLE
CA612104 6.TMBSNS
(6)(7)(8)(9)(10) FCA2291010*
J2 7.TMBSEL
8.PLFB2
9.GND
10.
CA504207*
PEN FLEX BOARD

SWITCHING POWER SUPPLY J62 PN6121-05*
CA08917*
LEP100F-36 1.TMBLED P61
CA306004*(Brown) 2.MC1 + 10.
CA306005*(Blue)
3.GND 9.TMBMC+
4.MC1 - 8.TMBMC-
AC INLET & NOISE FILTER
POWER SWITCH (GREEN) 5.PLFB2 7.TMBLED
SUP-B3G-E
AJ8W202BF
FG
6.-12V 6.PLFB1
(BROWN) 7.PLFB1 5.TMBSNS
1 2
L
8.+12V 4.TMBSEL
FG
4 5 (BULE)
N 9.PENSELM 3.PLFB2
CA504206* 10.+5V 2.GND
11.TMBSNS 1.
CA612105* 12.TMBMC+
13.TMBSEL
10.
9.PENSELM
8.+5V
7.GND
6.+12V
5.-12V
4. GND
3.MC1-
2.MC1+
1.
14.TMBMC-
FG 15.GND
J63
16.GND
10.
9.PENSELM
8.+5V
7.GND
6.+12V
5.-12V
4. GND
3.MC1-
2.MC1+
1.
J72
2PEN BOARD
PN6121-08*
J11
J10 3.MC1 + PEN1 J71
1.TMBLED 2.MC1 - FPC1002* 10.
MOVING
1.GND 9.MC1+
2.MC1 + COIL
8.MC1-
3.GND
4.MC1 - 7. GND
5.PLFB2 J13 PN6121-09* 6.-12V
1.ANODE1 5.+12V
6.-12V
2.ANODE2 ARM 4.GND
7.PLFB1
3.CATHODE1 SENSOR 3.+5V
8.+12V
4.CATHODE2 2.PENSELM
9.PENSELM CA612106*
5.EMITTER1 PN6121-10* 1.
10.+5V
6.EMITTER2
11.TMBSNS ARM PEN FLEX BOARD 1
7.COLLECTOR1
12.TMBMC+ SENSOR PN6121-06*
8.COLLECTOR2
13.TMBSEL
14.TMBMC-
15.GND J12
16.GND 1.OUT1 +
2.OUT1 - HEIGHT
3.IN1 + FPC2293110* SENSOR
1
Pen Block 4.IN1 -
J23
1.TMBMC +
T U/D SOL
2.TMBMC -
J22
1.OUT2 +
2.OUT2 - HEIGHT
3.IN2 + FPC2293100* SENSOR
4.IN2 - 2
J21
3.MC2 + PEN2
2.MC2 - FPC2293100*
1.GND MOVING COIL
FC2250-UM-251-9370 11-1
P101 P11
34 FL1
GND DSS306-102M +5V R1 430 16 +5V
FC2250-UM-251-9370
+5V 33 +5V 15 POWER
KEY0 32 14 KEY0
KEY1 31 13 KEY1
KEY2 30 12 KEY2
KEY3 29 11 KEY3
KEY4 28 10 KEY4
KEY5 27 9 KEY5
KEY6 26 8 KEY6
KEY7 25 7 KEY7
GND 24 FL2 6 PAS LED
23 DSS306-102M
PAS LED 5 PMT LED
GND 22 DSS306-102M 4 PAUSE
21 FL3
PMT LED 3 KCNT Z0
GND 20 DSS306-102M 2 KCNT Z1
19 FL4
PAUSEZ 1 GNA
GND 18
17 D1 1SS254T-77
KCNT Z0 5597-18APB
GND 16 D2 1SS254T-77
KCNT Z1 15
GND 14 DSS306-102M
13 FL5
CHARTZ
GND 12 DSS306-102M
11 FL6
CHD LED
GND 10
GND 9
+5V 8 DSS306-102M +5V
7 FL7
LCDB0
LCDB1 6 P13
LCDB2 5
LCDB3 4 4 CHARTZ
LCDB4 3 3 GND
2 2 CHART LED -
11.2 Key Relay Board (PR223281)
11-2
LCDB5
LCDB6 1 +5V 1 CHART LED +
R4 200
FRC5-C34L53T-OL IL-S-4P-S2T2-EF
R2 8.2K R3 430
+5V
C1 P12
224 1 GND
2 +5V
3 BRIGHT
4 LCD B0
5 LCD B1
6 LCD B2
7 LCD B3
8 LCD B4
9 LCD B5
10 LCD B6
IL-S-10P-S2T2-EF
11.3 Main Relay Board (PN6121-02B)

Main Relay Board (PN6121-02B) Top
FC2250-UM-251-9370 11-3
Main Relay Board (PN6121-02B) 1/2
FC2250-UM-251-9370 11-4
Main Relay Board (PN6121-02B) 2/2
FC2250-UM-251-9370 11-5
11.4 X Relay Board (PN6121-11C)
FC2250-UM-251-9370 11-6
11.5 X Flex. Board (PN6121-03C)
FC2250-UM-251-9370 11-7
11.6 X-Y Relay Board (PN6121-04C)
FC2250-UM-251-9370 11-8
11.7 Pen Flex. Board (PN6121-05C)
11.8 Pen Flex. Board 1 (PN6121-06C)
FC2250-UM-251-9370 11-9
11.9 2-Pen Board (PN6121-08C)
FC2250-UM-251-9370 11-10
FC2250-UM-251-9370
TR1
+24V 3
1
GND 2
OPEN 3 C4
R1 D1 R5 R6
IL-G-3S-S3S2 100K 2 471/6KV TFR2T
7 510K 510K
Q1 V-
2SC2719L D2 1
C5 2 PPEN
TFR2T GND
D5 5 471/6KV 3
C1 + R2 1K 1S1585 4 1625-03R
22uF/35V C3
1K R3
11-11
222
D3 1
1S1585
11.10 High Voltage Board (PR31001C)
D5 RD4.7E HVT
R4 C2
10K + 10uF/15V
11.11 Main Board (PN6121-01C)

Main Board, Top
FC2250-UM-251-9370 11-12
Main Board, Connect 1/2
FC2250-UM-251-9370 11-13
Main Board, Connect 2/2
FC2250-UM-251-9370 11-14
Main Board, CPU
FC2250-UM-251-9370 11-15
Main Board, FPGA
FC2250-UM-251-9370 11-16
Main Board, Driver
FC2250-UM-251-9370 11-17
Main Board, IF
FC2250-UM-251-9370 11-18
Main Board, Memory
FC2250-UM-251-9370 11-19
Main Board, Pen DAC
FC2250-UM-251-9370 11-20
FC2250-UM-251-9370
Power Relay Board (PN5042-04)
U1
CC6-2405SF-E
1 7 J2
+VIN +VOUT
5566-10A
C1 6
0.1u TRM 1 +5V
INS 2 5
RC -VOUT 2 +12V
3 4
J1 -VIN NC
B6P-VH 3 +36V
+36V 1 4 GND
+36V 2 5 GND
+36V 3 6 +5V
GND 4 7 -12V
GND 5 8 +36V
U2
GND 6 CC6-2405SF-E 9 +36V
1 7 10 GND
+VIN +VOUT
11-21
C2 6
TRM
0.1u 2
INS RC COM 5
3 4
-VIN -VOUT
11.12 Power Relay Board (PN5042-04)
FC2240
PN5042-04
POWER RELAY BOARD
11.13 Miscellaneous
792807030 Cable, X relay board to X home sensor CA223303 1
Cable, X relay board to X motor CA2291-51 1
692247070 Cable, Power supply board to power supply relay board CA504207 1
692247060 Cable, Power supply board to power switch CA504206 1
692807142 Cable, Key relay board to LCD CA2232112B 1
692807131 Cable, Key relay board to chart hold switch CA2232113A 1
692236112 Cable, Main relay board to key relay board CA2290-01B 1
692236133 Cable, Main relay board to X relay board CA2290-03C 1
692247080 Cable, Main relay board to X flexible board CA504208 (FC2250-60/120) 1
692247090 Cable, Main relay board to X flexible board CA504209 (FC2250-180) 1
122927511 Cable, X flexible baod to High voltage board CA2292-51A (FC2250-180) 1
692236211 Cable, X flexible baod to High voltage board CA2292-41D (FC2250-60/120) 1
108901173 Cable, AC inlet to power switch CA08917C 1
692236041 Cable, AC inlet to power switch CA306004 1
692236051 Cable, AC inlet to power switch CA306005 1
692256010 Cable, Main board to main relay board CA612101 1
692256021 Cable, Main board to main relay board CA612102A 1
692256031 Cable, Main board to main relay board CA612103A 1
692256041 Cable, Main board to power supply board CA612104A 1
692256051 Cable, 2 pen relay board to pen flexible board CA612105A 1
110006060 Flexible Cable, 2 pen board to pen 1 moving coil FPC10002 1
122936100 Flexible Cable, 2 pen board to hight sensor FPC2293100 2
122936110 Flexible Cable, 2 pen board to pen 2 moving coils FPC2293110 1
692256061 Cable, 2 pen board to ARM sensor CA612106A 1
162291100 Y flexible Cable FCA2291010 2
692256220 X flexible Cable FPC612122 (FC2250-180) 1
692256230 X flexible Cable FPC612123 (FC2250-60/120) 1
692807051 Cable, X-Y relay board to Y home semsor CA2232503A 1
520100241 AC Cable VM1182-1276.5M
520100330 UL/CSA AC Cable UL/CSA Code SJT
500050024 CEE AC Cable VM0306B-0304B2M
520000022 BS AC Cable GRCK-B0
520100103 SUS AC Cable PISEV-H05VV-F-1C
520100098 SAA AC Cable SAA Standard Cable Set 3M
520000005 BS AC Cable (P) Z-VCTF-OR-BS
FC2250-UM-251-9370 11-22

Fc2250-Um-251 08-9370

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CUTTING MACHINE

1.2 Standard Accessories

1.3 Main Speciﬁcations

1.4 External Dimensions

1.5 Stand Assembly Procedure

1.6 Mounting Procedure

Screw in the M4 x 8 screws into the

1.7 Removing the Y Bar Retaining Brackets

Turn the M3 bolts

Retaining bracket R Rear

1.8 Selecting the Vacuum Pump

1.9 Installation Location

Connect to the power outlet

Durable flexible hose

Control panel Writing panel

RS-232C interface RS-232C

2.2 Control Panel

2.3 Types of Cutter Blades and Their Features

Blade type Blade features

CB09UA (ø0.9) sandblasting.

2.4 Cutter Pen Nomenclature

Structure of the PHP31-CB09-HS Cutter Pen

* The CB09UA supersteel blade is shown in the figure above.

Structure of the PHP31-CB15-HS Cutter Pen

Protective cap Plunger Holder A Cutter blade* Holder B Plunger cap

* The CB15U supersteel blade is shown in the figure above.

Structure of the PHP31-CB15B-HS Cutter Pen

* The CB15U-SP supersteel blade is shown in the figure above.

Structure of the PHP34-CB30-HS Cutter Pen

Protective cap Spring Cutter blade* Plunger Holder

Color of the blade length adjustment knob: Blue

Color of the blade length adjustment knob: Red

Color of the blade length adjustment knob: Green

Color of the blade length adjustment knob: Silver

3.2 Adjusting the Blade Length

Adjusting the Blade Length

Obtaining the Correct Blade Length

3.3 Mounting the Cutter Pen

(2) After mounting the pen, tighten the screw.

3.4 Adjusting the Pen Carriage Height

Insert the plate up to the position

(3) After mounting the pen, tighten the screw.

3.5 Turning On the Plotter and Initialization

Pen carriage Y bar

Control panel Writing panel

3.6 Loading the Medium

Magnetic (models feature an ivory writing panel)

Vacuum suction (models feature a green writing panel)

Electrostatic adhesion (models feature a black writing panel)

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[NEXT] key Special Functions

Setting the Overlay ������������������� �������������������

Setting the Pen Carriage

3.8 Setting the Cutting Conditions

20,20 COND1 09U 0 X20 COND1 09U 0

(2) The setting condition parameters are displayed as shown below.

X20 COND1 09U 0

OFFSET is too low. Correct OFFSET is too high.

3.9 Printing a Conditions List

Cutting/Plotting Conditions List

3.10 Printing a Character Dump List

(1) Load a medium in the plotter.

The currently selected setting is indicated by a black dot [•].

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Setting the Overlay ��