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  • Page 1 Expert Pro Series User Manual http://www.GCCworld.com V.12 2014 Mar.
  • Page 2 NOTICE GCC reserves the right to modify the information contained in this user manual at any time without prior notice; un-authorized modification, copying distribution or display is prohibited. All comments, queries or suggestions concerning this manual please consult with your local dealer. V.12 2014 Mar.
  • Page 3 Expert Pro User Manual Thanks for your purchase of GCC Expert Pro Cutting Plotter. For your safety and to optimize the performance of the Expert Pro, please read the user manual completely and keep it in a correct location. PRECAUTIONS IN USE For safety concern, please always hold the cutter firmly from the bottom when moving it.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    1.4.4 The Left-hand Side of Expert Pro 1.4.5 The Right-hand Side of Expert Pro 2. Installation Precaution Stand & Flexible Media Support System 2.2.1 Stand Installation (for EP-60) 2.2.2 Stand & Flexible Media Support System (for EP-132S) Desktop Support Brackets 2-10 Blade Installation...
  • Page 5 Expert Pro User Manual Cleaning the Grid Drum Cleaning the Pinch Rollers 6. Trouble Shooting Non-Operational Problems Operational Problems Communication Problems Software Problems Cutting Quality Problems Appendix Specifications of Expert Pro Blade Specification CorelDraw Instruction DirectCut Contents...

  • Page 6: General Information

    The package of the Expert Pro model contents the items listed below, please check carefully. If you find any item missing, please consult your local dealer for further assistance. 1. Cutting Plotter 2. Stand Set ( Optional for EP-60 ) 1 Left side vertical stand 1 Right side vertical stand...

  • Page 7: Product Features

    Expert Pro User Manual 3. Flexible Media Support System Package EP-60 EP-132S Items 1 set of Roll Media Flange (2 pieces) 1 set of Roll Holder (2 pieces) 1 set of Roll Holder Guide Bushes (4 pieces) 1 set of Roll Holder Support (2 pieces)

  • Page 8: Appearance Of Expert Pro

    Expert Pro User Manual Appearance of Expert Pro 1.4.1 The Front View (Figure 1-1) Slicer Groove Grid Drums off the extra move the media back and cuts media easily along forth during operation. this groove. Control Panel 14 buttons and 1 Tool Carriage LED and 1 LCM performs the...
  • Page 9 Expert Pro User Manual 1.4.2 The Back View (Figure 1-2) Pinch Rollers hold the media during cutting. Lever raises or lowers the pinch rollers. Figure 1-2 1.4.3 The Whole View (Figure 1-3) ** The Expert Pro model comes with a standard stand Roll Holder Figure 1-3 holds and supplies the...

  • Page 10: The Left-Hand Side Of Expert Pro

    Expert Pro User Manual 1.4.4 The Left-hand Side of Expert Pro (Figure 1-4) Power Switch – On when switches to [I]; Off to [O] Fuse – 3 Amp. AC Power Connector Figure 1-4 1.4.5 The Right-hand Side of Expert Pro (Figure 1-5) Serial Interface Connector (RS232C) used to connect the cutting plotter to a computer through a serial interface cable.

  • Page 11: Installation

    Expert Pro User Manual Chapter 2 Installation Precaution Notice 1 Carefully handle the cutter to prevent any injuries. Make sure the power switch is off before installing the cutting plotter. Notice 2 A proper place for installation the cutting plotter Please select a proper location that meets the following conditions.

  • Page 12: Stand & Flexible Media Support System

    Expert Pro User Manual Stand & Flexible Media Support System 2.2.1 Stand Installation（ （ （ （ Optional for EP-60） ） ） ） Please follow the procedures below for assembling the stand and the media support system. Step 1 Please examine the supplied items in the accessory box of the stand carton before you install: Item List：...
  • Page 13 Expert Pro User Manual Step 3 Place the stand beam upright on the T-stand and put the screws into the holes but do not tighten them at this step. Stand Beam T-stand Figure 2-2 Step 4 Position both the left Support and right Support perpendicularly to the T-stand and put the screws into the holes and tighten them as shown in Figure 2-3.
  • Page 14 Expert Pro User Manual Step 5 Remove the cutting plotter from the carton. Position the stand under the plotter, and insert the screws into the holes on the bottom of the plotter but do not tighten them up as shown in Figure 2-4. Figure 2-4 Step 6 Tighten the screws of step 3 and step 5.
  • Page 15 Expert Pro User Manual 2.2.2 Stand Installation(for EP-132S) Please follow procedure below to assemble stand and media support system. Step 1 Please examine supplied items in the accessory box of stand carton before you install: Item List： ： ： ： 2 piece of T-shape stand 1 piece of stand beam 18 pieces of M6 screws...
  • Page 16 Expert Pro User Manual Step 4 Remove the cutting plotter from the carton. Position your stand under the plotter, and then insert the screws into the holes on plotter’s bottom and tighten them up as shown in Figure 2-8. Screws Figure 2-8 Installation...
  • Page 17 Expert Pro User Manual Step 5 Insert the roll holder support with the screws into the holes of the stand, and then tighten them up as shown in . You could decide roll holder Figure 2-9 support’s position by inserting into different holes. 3 screws Figure 2-9 Roll holder...
  • Page 18 Expert Pro User Manual Step 7 Turn the screw counter-clockwisely for around three times after unpacking roll holder 2 Step 8 Insert the end of the roll holder without the damper into the left roll holder support and then insert the end of the roll holder with the damper into the right roll holder support.
  • Page 19 Expert Pro User Manual Step 9 Tighten the screw on the damper until it is securely attached to the right roll holder support. Step 10 Lastly, the complete picture will be shown like below. ( Figure 2-11 Figure 2-11 Installation...

  • Page 20: Desktop Support Brackets

    Expert Pro User Manual 2.3 Desktop Support Brackets Step 1 Check three spacer supports on the back of the machine. Step 2 Insert the left and right roll holder base into the spacer supports on the left and right side when 2 inches roll media is used. Installation 2-10...
  • Page 21 Expert Pro User Manual Step 3 Press the roll holder base and the installation is complete. Note: Insert the left roll holder base into the middle spacer support and right roll holder base into the right one when 1 inches roll media is used. Installation 2-11...

  • Page 22: Blade Installation

    Expert Pro User Manual 2.4 Blade Installation ! Caution Do not touch the tip of the blade by your fingers. ! Notice The blade is a consumable item, which will affect the cutting quality significantly. Please replace with a new blade when having the following situations: 1.
  • Page 23 Expert Pro User Manual 1. Install Blade. (Figure 2-13) Figure 2-11 Figure 2-13 2. Push the blade to the bottom of the blade holder. (Figure 2-14) Figure 2-14 3. Adjust the blade tip to suitable length by rotating “Blade tip adjustment screw” clockwise or counterclockwise.
  • Page 24 Expert Pro User Manual 4. Insert the blade holder into tool carriage. Please note the outward ring of the holder must put into the groove of carriage firmly (Figure 2-16) and lock the grip. (Figure 2-17) Figure 2-16 Figure 2-17 5.

  • Page 25: Instruction Of Damper Roller

    Expert Pro User Manual Instruction of Damper Roller Turn the wheel as instructed below to adjust damping. The bigger the number is, the stronger the damping. The volume symbol sticker indicates the damping level, shown below. Installation 2-15...

  • Page 26: Cable Connections

    Expert Pro User Manual 2.6 Cable Connections Expert Pro communicates with a computer through USB (Universal Serial Bus) or Serial port (RS-232C). This chapter shows you how to connect the cutting plotter to a host computer and how to set up the computer/cutting plotter interconnection.
  • Page 27 Expert Pro User Manual Step 1: Connecting your GCC cutter 1. Turn on the machine. 2. Connect the USB connector to the machine and then USB driver will installed automatically. It will take a few minutes to find the device. Please DO NOT disconnect the USB cable until the installation has completed.
  • Page 28 Expert Pro User Manual (3) Click “Next” to start the driver installation. (4) The installation will take a few minutes to complete and you will see a message below and click on “OK” upon completion. Enjoy your GCC cutter! Installation 2-18...
  • Page 29 Expert Pro User Manual Note: (1) If the driver is being installed for a second time, the user will be prompted as to whether a second copy of the driver installation is required. (2) If the user selects yes, a second copy of the driver will be installed. For users who have upgraded Adobe Illustrator or CorelDRAW, please go to the AAS Installer page in the Properties window and click Install to access the latest...

  • Page 30: Driver Un-Installation

    Expert Pro User Manual 2.6.2 Driver Un-installation You have to remove previous version driver installed on your PC system completely before you can install the latest version successfully. Please refer to below steps. 1. Right click on the printer to remove the printer from system Printer page. Installation 2-20...
  • Page 31 Expert Pro User Manual 2. After removing the unit, right click on any empty space on the page and select “Server Property” 3. Select “Driver” page Installation 2-21...
  • Page 32 Expert Pro User Manual Select the model and click on “Remove”. Click on “OK” Click on “Yes” The driver installed on PC is completely removed. Installation 2-22...

  • Page 33: How To Switch The Usb Mode

    Expert Pro User Manual 2.6.3 How to switch the USB mode? Press [On/Off line] button in control panel→ [MISC] → Select [USB printer type] 2.6.4 RS-232 Interface Connecting to the RS-232 (Serial) Port 1. For Personal Computer users, connect the RS-232C cable to the serial connector of the assigned serial port (COM1 or COM2) on your host computer.

  • Page 34: Printer Sever Shared Setting

    Expert Pro User Manual 2.6.6 Printer Sever Shared Setting In “A-PC”, set the printer driver as a shared printer, then use B-PC to connect A-PC’s printer driver via internet. A-PC B-PC Internet USB COM Port Step 1. Please set A-PC’s printer driver to shared printer. (Right-click on printer icon, choose “Printer properties”.
  • Page 35 Expert Pro User Manual Step 2. Click “Advanced” tab, then choose “Print directly to the printer” option. Step 3. Send a job to the machine to check if A-PC is connected to the machine. Try to send a job to check if the port is working.
  • Page 36 Expert Pro User Manual Step 4. Activate A-PC’s Printer Driver from B-PC’s Network. Step 5. Right-click on printer icon, and select “Connect” to connect A-PC’s printer. Installation 2-26...

  • Page 37: The Control Panel

    Expert Pro User Manual Chapter 3 The Control Panel This chapter describes the button operations with the LCM menu flowcharts of Expert Pro. When the cutting plotter is ready for use as described in Chapter 1 & 2, all functions are under default parameters.

  • Page 38: Menu In On-Line Mode

    Expert Pro User Manual Menu in On-line Mode Power On Expert Pro in processing GCC Cutter LCM Version- - - Puma II Plus Firmware: Copyright: Place Media And Then Lower Down The Lever Roll Edge Single to select Sizing Media Width Lever Up To Abort Sizing Media Length Lever Up To Abort...

  • Page 39: Menu In Off-Line Mode

    Expert Pro User Manual Menu in Off-line Mode Press [ON/OFF LINE] to switch to the offline mode Offline For System Setup Force: 80 gf [ FORCE ] 5~400 with an increment of 5(gram force) OK:ENTER Offset: 0.275 mm [ OFFSET ] OK:ENTER 0.000~1.000 with an increment of 0.025(mm) [ DATA CLEAR ]...
  • Page 40 Expert Pro User Manual Offline For System Setup 1S:51 F:80 O:0.275 M Select: OK:ENTER Set Smoothing Cut Select: OK:ENTER [TOOL SELECT ] OverCut: 0.00mm OverCut:0.00-1.00mm with an Select: OK:ENTER increment of 0.05mm Set Tangential Mode Select: OK:ENTER Panel Setup Select: OK:ENTER Restore default ? Select...

  • Page 41: Menu Items

    Expert Pro User Manual Menu Items Below describes the functions of menu items Menu or Key Function Setting Default --- Media sizing --- Roll To measure media width. Maximum Tracking 150 meters Edge To measure media width and pull the media back till the front Maximum Tracking 150 paper sensor open.
  • Page 42 Expert Pro User Manual quality, sacrificing output speed. Keep in mind that speed and quality are usually at a tradeoff. [ CUT TEST ] Square Cut To perform a cutting test at present blade position. For more information, please refer to “4.3 Adjusting the Cutting Force and Offset”...
  • Page 43 Expert Pro User Manual Set Tangential To enable the emulated tangential-cutting mode for thicker Disable Mode media types and small letter cuts. Note: while the Offset value setting at 0.000 mm, “Set Tangential Mode” will automatically be disabled. Panel Setup Accept setup command: To accept commands of the Force, Speed, Cutting Quality, and Offset only via software.
  • Page 44 Expert Pro User Manual 19200, e, 7, 1, p 19200pbs, 7 Bits with EVEN Parity 19200, n, 8, 1, p 19200pbs, 8 Bits with NO Parity 19200, o, 8, 1, p 19200pbs, 8 Bits with ODD Parity 19200, e, 8, 1, p 19200pbs, 8 Bits with EVEN Parity Firmware To display the version number of Firmware and FPGA code.

  • Page 45: Operation

    Expert Pro User Manual Chapter 4 Operation Media Loading 4.1.1 Loading the Sheet Media To load the media properly, please follow the procedures listed below: Pull the lever upward to raise the pinch rollers. (Figure 4-1) Paper sensor Figure 4-1 Load your media on the platen and slide it under the pinch rollers from either the front side or the backside.
  • Page 46 Expert Pro User Manual White Marks Figure 4-2 Push the lever downward to lower down the pinch rollers. Turn on the power; the machine will be initialized. Then follow the instruction of LCM to measure the size of the media. Note: Move the pinch roller by applying force at the rear portion of the pinch roller support.

  • Page 47: Loading The Roll Media

    Expert Pro User Manual 4.1.2 Loading the Roll Media 1. Firstly, put the roll holder guide bushes on two roll holders. (Figure 4-4) Figure 4-4 2. Option A (Use the media flanges) (Recommended) Insert a roll media flange at the end of each roll media and tighten the thumbscrew until the roll media is firmly gripped (see Figure 4-5).
  • Page 48 Expert Pro User Manual Option B Insert the two roll holders into the roll media support set, and then place the roll media directly between the two roll holders. (Figure 4-7) Figure 4-7 (The Puma model is used in the pictures for illustration.) 3.
  • Page 49 Expert Pro User Manual 4. Then turn the roll downward to make an equal tension across the media. (Figure 4-9) Figure 4-9 5. Move the pinch rollers to the precise location and be careful that the pinch rollers must be positioned above the grid drums.

  • Page 50: Tracking Performance

    Expert Pro User Manual Tracking Performance In order to achieve the best tracking performance for a long plot, please leave the margin of 0.5mm~25mm in the left and right edges of the media.(Figure 4-11) 0.5mm-25mmm 0.5mm-25mm Pinch roller Pinch roller Figure 4-11 Figure 4-10 Cutting Force and Offset Adjustment...
  • Page 51 Expert Pro User Manual Step4. If the pattern appears to be BB or CC layout (see Figure 4-12), press [OFFSET KEY] to adjust the offset value until AA pattern is shown. S q u a r e C u t S e l e c t : E n t e r Press...

  • Page 52: When Completing The Cutting Job

    Expert Pro User Manual When Completing the Cutting Job After completing the cutting job, raise the sheet-loading lever, and then remove the material. You can also cut off the finished job by the Safe Blade (a standard accessory) along the knife guide.

  • Page 53: Expert Pro Print Driver Setting

    Expert Pro User Manual 4.5 Expert Pro Print Driver setting 4.5.1 Expert Pro Print Driver setting>Option Page File Function: The file function section allows users to set the parameters of Speed, Force, Offset and Quality for later use. This section is useful when performing repeated jobs on a variety of objects, allowing you to save your frequently used cutter parameters and load them in the future.
  • Page 54 Expert Pro User Manual Vinyl Figure 1 Figure 2 Operation 4-10...
  • Page 55 Expert Pro User Manual To activate the Die Cut function, go to “Option”, tick “Die Cut”, and enter the amount you wish for the “Length” and “Force” of both Die Cut and Kiss Cut, then click “OK” (see figure 3-9). *Note: The length setting for the cutting line of Die Cut is in the...

  • Page 56: Reference Parameter Setting For Different Materials

    Expert Pro User Manual 4.6 Reference Parameter setting for different materials The following reference parameter is used on GCC verified materials shown in the table. Material Wall stickers Magnets Protective tint Blade green green Blade tip length (mm) Force (g) Speed (cm/sec) Offset (mm) 0.275...

  • Page 57: Maintenance

    Expert Pro User Manual Chapter 5 This chapter explains the basic maintenance (i.e. cleaning the cutting plotter) required for the cutting plotter. Except for the below mentioned, all other maintenance must be performed by a qualified service technician. Cleaning the Cutting Plotter In order to keep the cutting plotter under good condition and best performance, you need to clean the machine properly and regularly.

  • Page 58: Cleaning The Grid Drum

    Expert Pro User Manual Cleaning the Grid Drum Turn off the cutting plotter, and move the tool carriage away from the area needed to be cleaned. Raise the pinch rollers and move them away from the grid drum for cleaning. Use a bristle brush (a toothbrush is acceptable) to remove dust from the drum surface.

  • Page 59: Trouble Shooting

    Expert Pro User Manual Chapter 6 This chapter is to help you correct some common problems you may come across. Prior to getting into the details of this chapter, please be sure that your application environment is compatible with the cutting plotter. Note: Before having your cutting plotter serviced, please make sure that the malfunction is in your cutting...

  • Page 60: Operational Problems

    Expert Pro User Manual Operational Problems Some mechanical problems or failure during operation will cause some problems. The error messages shown on the LCM present the problem first, and followed by recommended actions. If the problem still exists after the recommended actions have been done, have your cutting plotter serviced.

  • Page 61: Communication Problems

    Expert Pro User Manual Cutting Plotter/Computer Communication Problems The messages showed below present problems in relation to cutting plotter/computer communication. Is the connection cable Communication Error connected to the cutting plotter Setup: MISC. key and computer properly? Has the interface setting Refer to Chapter 2- been done correctly? Connecting your cutting...

  • Page 62: Software Problems

    Expert Pro User Manual Software Problems Check the following first: Does your software package indicate that it will work with your computer and cutting plotter? Does your software support HP-GL and HP-GL/2 drivers? (* check the configuration settings of your software.) Does the cutting plotter interface Most well known cutting softwares match the requirements of your...

  • Page 63: Cutting Quality Problems

    Expert Pro User Manual Cutting Quality Problems Note: The daily maintenance of your cutting plotter is very important. Be sure to clean up the grid drum and pinch rollers regularly for better cutting accuracy and output quality. Is the blade installed correctly and the blade holder fastened securely? Refer to Chapter 2.3 Is the blade dull...
  • Page 64 Expert Pro User Manual Expert Pro Specification Model Name/No. EP-60 EP-132S Operational Method Roller-Type Max. Cutting Width 600mm(23.6in) 1300mm(51.18in) Max. Cutting Length 50m(164ft) Max. Media Loading Width 719mm(28.3in) 1470mm(57.87in) Min. Media Loading Width 50mm(2.76in) Acceptable Material Thickness 0.8mm (0.03in) Number of Pinch Rollers...

  • Page 65: Blade Specification

    Expert Pro User Manual Blade Specification For cutting thick fluorescent and reflective vinyl. Also for cutting detailed work in standard vinyl. 20200159G The blade is 45° with Red Cap(5-unit package), 0.25 mm offset For cutting reflective vinyl, cardboard, sandblast, flock, and stencil sharp edge.
  • Page 66 Expert Pro User Manual About the Tool Frequently used terms related to the cutting blade and the plotting pen. OFFSET is the distance that the blade tip is displaced from the centerline of the blade. Blade Central line Blade tip offset Protrusion Length of the Blade Thickness of...
  • Page 67 Expert Pro User Manual Blade Specification...

  • Page 68: Coreldraw Instruction

    Expert Pro User Manual CorelDRAW Output Instruction The following is an example of how to output the file with CorelDRAW. User Instructions 1. Open CorelDRAW, finish editing all the files you wish to plot and select all the images at once. 2.
  • Page 69 Expert Pro User Manual 4. Select “ File → Print” to output the file to your cutters. 5. Choose the correct model you have installed. CorelDRAW Plug-In...
  • Page 70 Expert Pro User Manual 6. Choose the “Layout page” and click the “Reposition images to: → Bottom left corner”. Please note that you must put your image at the bottom left corner. 7. Go back to the General page and check that your image is at the bottom left corner. Click “Print”...

  • Page 71: Directcut

    Expert Pro User Manual DirectCut Instruction DirectCut Mac AI Plug-in is compatible with MAC OS X 10.4-10.7 (operated with Adobe Illustrator CS2-CS5). If you want to use Adobe Illustrator CS6 on your MAC, you may need Parallels Desktop software, Window OS and Windows based Adobe Illustrator CS6 to install Windows OS in your MAC computer and run Windows based software under MAC computer.
  • Page 72 Expert Pro User Manual You will be presented with this dialog below: Step 2. Create/ import your image/ file. For texts 1) Enter your texts in Adobe Illustrator, select the letters and click [Text outline] to outline the letters. A contour line will be created for your image. Note: The line width must be set as 0.001 mm DriectCut...
  • Page 73 Expert Pro User Manual For Images 1) Open a new image on Illustrator and decide the size of your material. 2) Select the image and click [Make outline and offset] to create outlines of graphics. Outlines will be created for your image. DriectCut...
  • Page 74 Expert Pro User Manual 3) Click on the image and apply the AAS function by clicking the [Add registration marks] command and select the registration marks needed. The registration marks will be created as below. DriectCut...
  • Page 75 Expert Pro User Manual Step 3. Output 1) Click on [Plotter Setup] and select the correct model in [Plotter List]. 2) Tick Default Environment to create Pen No.1 in the Pen section. Double click Pen No.1 and complete your parameter settings. DriectCut...
  • Page 76 Expert Pro User Manual 3) Select the entire object and click [Plotter Output]. 4) Output the object by clicking [Export] and GCC Cutting Plotter will start cutting the image. DriectCut...

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