SignWarehouse.com Bobcat BA-60 Manual de usuario
BOBCAT
Desktop Vinyl Cutter
Users Manual
Bobcat User’s Guide
Bobcat Vinyl Cutter Index
Important Information ..................................................................................................I
Supplied Items ..............................................................................................................I
Chapter 1. Parts Names and Functions .....................................................................1-1
1.1 Front View ...................................................................................................1-1
1.2 Back View ....................................................................................................1-2
1.3 Side View……………………………………………………… .........................1-2
Chapter 2. Installation………………………………………………… ..............................2-1
2.1 Setting Up ....................................................................................................2-1
2.2 Connecting the Power Cable .......................................................................2-1
Chapter 3. Basic Operation .........................................................................................3-1
3.1 Blade Installation .........................................................................................3-1
3.2 Media Loading .............................................................................................3-3
3.3 DIP Switch Setting .......................................................................................3-5
3.4 Control Panel………………………………………………… ..........................3-7
3.5 Power On .....................................................................................................3-8
3.6 On/Off Line Key ...........................................................................................3-8
3.7 Pause Key ...................................................................................................3-8
3.8 Repeat Key ..................................................................................................3-9
3.9 Data Clear Key ............................................................................................3-9
3.10 Origin Setting .............................................................................................3-9
3.11 Tracking Performance ................................................................................3-10
3.12 Cut Test ....................................................................................................3-11
3.13 When Completing the Cutting Job .............................................................3-11
Chapter 4. Connecting the Cutting Plotter .................................................................4-1
Chapter 5. Basic Maintenance ....................................................................................5-1
5.1 Cleaning the Cutting Plotter .........................................................................5-1
5.2 Cleaning the Grid Drum ...............................................................................5-1
5.3 Cleaning the Pinch Rollers ..........................................................................5-1
Chapter 6. Troubleshooting .........................................................................................6-1
6.1 What If the Cutting Plotter Cannot Operate .................................................6-1
6.2 Light Indicators ............................................................................................6-2
6.3 Cutting Plotter Quality Problems .................................................................6-4
Appendix:
A. Specification
B. Blade Specification
C. Quick Menu
D. Blade
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
PRECAUTIONS IN USE
• Always hold the machine firmly from the bottom.
• During the operation, keep your clothes and hair away from any moving parts of the
machine (such as the carriage and the drums).
• Connect the power cable to a grounded outlet.
• Always use the power cable from the accessory kits. Do not wire the power cable to
be bent.
• Do not connect the power cable to a branch outlet or an extension cable. There is
danger of overheating.
• Always put the pinch rollers within position of the white marks.
Thanks for purchasing a Bobcat sign cutting plotter. For your safety and the optimization of
the machine, please read the following guide completely.
(0)
Hold from the bottom
(X)
Hold the depression area
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Checking Supplied Items
RS-232 Printer
Cable
AC Power Card Blade Safety Blade
Cutting Strip Error Correct &
Function Sticker
Tweezers
CHAPTER 1 Parts Names and Functions
1.1 Front View and Back View
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1.2 Side View
Left Hand Side (Figure 1-3)
1. AC Power Connector – Used to insert the AC power cord.
2. Fuse – Up to 3 Amp.
3. Power Switch – On when switches to [I]; Off when switches to [O]
Right Hand Side (Figure 1-4)
4. Parallel Interface Connector (Centronics) – Used to connect the cutting plotter to
a computer through a parallel interface cable.
5. Cutting Force Control Slider – Set the blade force here.
6. Serial Interface Connector (RS-232C) – Used to connect the cutting plotter to a
computer through a serial interface cable.
7. Dip Switch - Used for various parameter settings.
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CHAPTER 2 Installation
2.1 Setting Up
Caution!
• There should be at least two people holding the machine from its left and
right bottom sides while unpacking, installing or relocating the cutting
plotter.
• Make sure the power switch is off before setting up the cutting plotter.
Notice ! Choosing a proper place before setting up the cutting plotter.
Select a proper location, which meets the following conditions:
• Operating Environment ~
Temperature: 5°C to 40°C (41 oF to 104 oF).
Humidity: 30% to 70%.
• Make sure that there is an adequate space around the cutting plotter so that
ventilation is not obstructed.
• Avoid unnecessary vibrations and set up your cutting plotter on a level surface.
• Please protect your machine from moisture, dust, draughts, and direct sun
light.
2.2 Connecting The Power Cable
Notice!
Make sure both the cutting plotter and the computer are turned off.
Plug the other end of the power cable into an electrical outlet of the correct voltage and with
proper grounding.
Step1
Connect one end of the cable to the interface connector on the left side of the cutting
plotter.
Step2
Connect the other end of the cable to your computer.
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CHAPTER 3 Basic Operation
3.1 Blade Installation
Caution!
Do not touch the tip of the blade with your fi ngers.
Notice!
The blade will affect the cutting quality signifi cantly. If any of the following occurs,
which means the blade has reached the end of its life. Please replace with a new
blade.
1. The tip of blade is broken.
2. Cutting traces are not as good as they were.
3. Uncut area remains the same even the blade force has been raised
signifi cantly.
Figure 3.1.1 is the illustrator of the blade holder. Insert a blade into the bottom of
the blade holder and remove the blade by pushing the pin. Be sure to keep your
fi ngers away from the blade tip.
(Figure 3.1)
Step1
Install blade (Figure 3.1.1.1)
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Step 2
Push the blade to the bottom of the blade holder. (Figure 3.1.2.1).
Figure 3.1.2.1
Step 3
Adjust the blade tip to suitable length by screwing “Blade tip adjustment screw”
clockwise or count-clockwise (Figure 3.1.3.1).
Figure 3.1.3.1
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Tips:
“The proper length” means the
blade’s length is about 0.1mm more
than film’s thickness. For example, if
the thickness of film is 0.5mm, then
blade’s length is properly adjusted
to 0.6mm and it can completely
cut through the film layer but will
not cut though the paper backing
(See Appendix “D”).
3.2 Media Loading
3.2.1 Loading The Sheet Media
To load the media properly, please follow these procedures:
Pull the lever forward to raise the pinch rollers (Figure 3.2.1.1).
(Figure 3.2.1.1)
Load your media on the platen and slide it under the pinch rollers from either the front
side or the backside of the cutting plotter. The alignment rulers on the platen extension
will help you to adjust the media precisely.
Note:
Make sure that the media covers at least one of the paper sensors on the platen.
Once the media covers the sensor, the cutting plotter will start sizing the media
automatically.
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3.2.2 Positioning The Pinch Rollers
Move the pinch rollers manually to the proper position. Make sure that the pinch rollers
are positioned above the grid drums. The white marks on the main beam will help you to
position the pinch rollers easily and correctly (Figure 3.2.2.1).
(Figure 3.2.2.1)
Push the lever backward to lower down the pinch rollers.
Turn on the power, and the carriage will measure the size of the media automatically. After
sizing, the cutting plotter will start to work.
Figure 3.2.2.2 Correct way to move the pinch rollers
Note:
Move the pinch roller by applying force at the rear portion of the pinch
roller support. Do not move it by holding the front rubber roller.
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