FCX 4000 Series (Flatbed Plotter)
The Graphtec Flatbed Plotter FCX 4000 series is a line of cutting plotters manufactured by Graphtec Corporation, a Japanese company known for its high-quality imaging and precision cutting solutions. The FCX 4000 series is designed for professional use in various industries, including sign-making, graphic design, packaging, and apparel.
Features
Software
Specifications
Features
Features
Software
Specifications
- Table size in the Line-up- 3 different table sizes with a choice of vacuum suction or electrostatic media-hold down methods depending on the application.
- Media hold-down method- Vacuum suction: Holds media using an external pump (blower). This method is suitable for heavy or thicker materials.; Electrostatic (*): Holds media by electrostatic that is generated by electrodes arranged inside the panel. This method is suitable for cutting lightweight materials.
- Offline operation supported by the use of USB flash memory- Plot data is created from the design by using Cutting Master 5 or Graphtec Studio 2, then the data is saved to USB flash memory. The plot data file can be selected from the USB by menu operation on the plotter, then cutting is performed. This simplified workflow enables users to operate without a computer.
- Data management using bar-code function with USB flash memory- In the Print & Cut (referred to as “P&C”) operation, the cutting data is automatically selected from USB flash memory by scanning the barcode printed on the media and then performing contour cutting. This prevents the usage of incorrect data and improves work efficiency.
- Enhanced ARMS (Advanced Registration Mark Sensing system) for improved productivity of P&C applications- Equipped the ARMS (Advanced Registration Mark Sensing system)6.0. Easy and accurate cutting of pre-printed images using the Cutting Master 5 and etc.Enables higher productivity of POP, stickers, and prototype cartons.
- ARMS Copy function- After data is sent the first time, it can be copied multiple times without a PC. In the FCX2000 Series, the first four marks are scanned on the first sheet and only the first mark in subsequent sheets. This improves productivity by shortening scan detection time.
- Reverse side Cutting/Creasing using ARMS- Cutting and creasing of printed graphics is possible even on the reverse side of the media. This prevents any scratches or damage to the printed graphic. On the FCX2000 Series, the operation is simple using Cutting Master 5 or Graphtec Studio 2.
- Expanded cutting area- This function expands the cutting area to include objects outside of the area enclosed by registration marks. Production efficiency is enhanced by reducing media waste.
- Supported by standard crop marks- P&C is performed by printing the industry standard crop marks. Adding special marks with Graphtec software is not necessary. Operation is simple when crop mark information is entered within Cutting Master 5 software.
- Reversed color registration mark- Marks are detectable when there is reasonable contrast against the background. For example, a white mark on a colored background. When the reversed style mark is used, it is able to detect even the media such as the type of glossy or shiny.
- Provided tools suitable for many applications- The FCX2000 series has 2 tool holders in the carriage. Using 2 different kinds of tools allows one to do a different job without exchanging a tool at the same time. it can increase work efficiency.
- Cutting blade- A variety of cutting blades in the line-up for different applications.
- Creasing tool- Added to the current 3 different types of the creasing tool, the new creasing tool PM-CT-002 is now available. This new tool reduces peeling and cracking on the printed surface during the creasing/scoring process compared to our existing tools.
- Loupe for cutting blade (PM-CT-001)- The loupe is a standard accessory used to easily adjust extruded blade length with the PHP33/PHP35 blade holders.
- Useful utility space- Storing supplies such as the cutting blade, blade holder, adhesive tape or others.
- Roll media stoker- Various roll types of material can be mounted, besides sheet-type media., Supported media width: up to 950 mm, Supported media weight: up to 5 kg
Graphtec Studio 2
This software allows you to create and edit cut data and send it to cutting plotters. The intuitive design creation tool makes it easy for anyone to use.
Cutting Master 5
Cutting Master 5 is a plug-in software for Adobe Illustrator and CorelDRAW Graphics Suite.
It includes convenient functions such as synchronizing cutting conditions between the software and cutting plotters. Cutting Master 5 is easy to use and enables you to get the best performance from your plotter.
Specification
| Item | FCX4000-50ES | FCX4000-60ES | |
| Configuration | Digital servo system, Flatbed | ||
| Media hold-down method | Electrostatic panel | ||
| Effective cutting area | 660 mm × 488 mm | 976 mm × 660 mm | |
| Mountable media (Y-axis direction) |
708 mm (27.9 inches) | 708 mm (27.9 inch) | |
| Maximum cutting speed | 750 mm/s (1 to 75 cm/s in 23 steps), in all directions | ||
| Cutting pressure | Tool 1: Max. 5.88 N (600 gf) Tool 2: Max. 5.88 N (600 gf) |
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| Cutting force settings | Tool 1: in 48 steps, Tool 2: in 48 steps | ||
| Minimum character height | Approx. 3 mm square (Approx. 0.12 inch) (varies with character font and media) (*2) | ||
| Mechanical resolution | 0.005 mm (5µm) | ||
| Programmable resolution | Graphic-type LCD (240 dots × 128 dots), supports Japanese, English and Chinese | ||
| Distance accuracy | Max.0.2% of the distance moved or 0.1mm, whichever is larger (value after distance correction / excluding contraction of media, in plotting/cutting mode) (*2) |
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| Perpendicularity | Max 0.3 mm / 430 mm (excluding contraction of media, in plotting/cutting mode) |
Max 0.4 mm / 610 mm (excluding contraction of media, in plotting/cutting mode) |
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| Repeatability | Max 0.1mm (excluding contraction of media, in plotting/cutting mode) (*2) | ||
| Display | 536 mm (21.1 inches) | ||
| Standard interfaces | USB2.0 (Full Speed) / RS-232C / Ethernet (10BASE-T/100BASE-TX) | ||
| Command sets | GP-GL / HP-GL™ (*1) / AUTO (Automatic switching in GP-GL and HP-GL™ (*1)) | ||
| Number of tools | 2 tools | ||
| Cutter blade, pen, and tool types | Cutter blade: supersteel Pen: water-based fiber-tip pen Creasing/scoring tool (*7) |
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| Operating panel | 3.7-inch graphical LCD (same LCD as the FCX2000) | ||
| Power supply | 100 to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz (Auto switching) | ||
| Power consumption | Max. 120 VA | ||
| Operating environment | Temperature: 16 to 32 degrees C, Humidity: 35% to 70% RH (non-condensing) |
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| Guaranteed accuracy environment | GP-GL mode: 0.1/0.05/0.025/0.01 mm, HP-GL™ (*1): 0.025 mm |
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| External dimensions (*3) (W x D x H) |
1089 x 897 x 204 mm | 1405 x 1069 x 204 mm (including stand : 1405 x 1097 x 896 mm) |
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| Weight | approx. 29kg | approx. 38 kg (including stand : 55 kg) |
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| Mac OS X 10.10 to 10.11 / macOS 10.12 (Sierra) to 12 (Monterey) | |||
| Supported software | Cutting Master 5, Graphtec Studio 2, Windows Driver, Cutting Master 4 (*6), Graphtec Pro Studio (*6), Graphtec Studio for Mac | ||
| Compatible Standards |
Safety | UL/cUL, CE mark | |
| EMC | VCCI Class A, FCC Class A, CE mark (EN55032, others) | ||
Standard Accessory
| Item | Q’ty | Description |
| Power cord | 1 | The type of cord is different by destination |
| Cutting blade holder | 1 | PHP33-CB15N-HS |
| Cutting blade | 1 | CB15U-1 |
| Loupe | 1 | PM-CT-001 (for checking the extruded length of blade) |
| Pen holder | 1 | PHP31-FIBER |
| Water-based fiber-tip pen | 1 | KF700-BK (Black) |
| Protect sheet | 1 | PM-CR-002A for FCX4000-50ES / PM-CR-003A for FCX4000-60ES |
| USB cable | 1 | Length 2.9 m |
| Printed documents | 1 | Setup manual, Safety manual |
FCX 2000 Series
The FCX2000 series (Flatbed Plotter) is a range of cutting plotters manufactured by Graphtec Corporation, a company known for producing high-quality cutting and plotting solutions. The FCX2000 series is designed for professional use and offers advanced features for various applications, including sign-making, apparel decoration, packaging, and more.
Features
Software
Specifications
Features
Features
Software
Specifications
- Table size in the Line-up- 3 different table sizes with a choice of vacuum suction or electrostatic media-hold down methods depending on the application.
- Media hold-down method- Vacuum suction: Holds media using an external pump (blower). This method is suitable for heavy or thicker materials.; Electrostatic (*): Holds media by electrostatic that is generated by electrodes arranged inside the panel. This method is suitable for cutting lightweight materials.
- Offline operation supported by the use of USB flash memory- Plot data is created from the design by using Cutting Master 5 or Graphtec Studio 2, then the data is saved to USB flash memory. The plot data file can be selected from the USB by menu operation on the plotter, then cutting is performed. This simplified workflow enables users to operate without a computer.
- Data management using bar-code function with USB flash memory- In the Print & Cut (referred to as “P&C”) operation, the cutting data is automatically selected from USB flash memory by scanning the barcode printed on the media and then performing contour cutting. This prevents the usage of incorrect data and improves work efficiency.
- Enhanced ARMS (Advanced Registration Mark Sensing system) for improved productivity of P&C applications- Equipped the ARMS (Advanced Registration Mark Sensing system)6.0. Easy and accurate cutting of pre-printed images using the Cutting Master 5 and etc.Enables higher productivity of POP, stickers, and prototype cartons.
- ARMS Copy function- After data is sent the first time, it can be copied multiple times without a PC. In the FCX2000 Series, the first four marks are scanned on the first sheet and only the first mark in subsequent sheets. This improves productivity by shortening scan detection time.
- Reverse side Cutting/Creasing using ARMS- Cutting and creasing of printed graphics is possible even on the reverse side of the media. This prevents any scratches or damage to the printed graphic. On the FCX2000 Series, the operation is simple using Cutting Master 5 or Graphtec Studio 2.
- Expanded cutting area- This function expands the cutting area to include objects outside of the area enclosed by registration marks. Production efficiency is enhanced by reducing media waste.
- Supported by standard crop marks- P&C is performed by printing the industry standard crop marks. Adding special marks with Graphtec software is not necessary. Operation is simple when crop mark information is entered within Cutting Master 5 software.
- Reversed color registration mark- Marks are detectable when there is reasonable contrast against the background. For example, a white mark on a colored background. When the reversed style mark is used, it is able to detect even the media such as the type of glossy or shiny.
- Provided tools suitable for many applications- The FCX2000 series has 2 tool holders in the carriage. Using 2 different kinds of tools allows one to do a different job without exchanging a tool at the same time. it can increase work efficiency.
- Cutting blade- A variety of cutting blades in the line-up for different applications.
- Creasing tool- Added to the current 3 different types of the creasing tool, the new creasing tool PM-CT-002 is now available. This new tool reduces peeling and cracking on the printed surface during the creasing/scoring process compared to our existing tools.
- Loupe for cutting blade (PM-CT-001)- The loupe is a standard accessory used to easily adjust extruded blade length with the PHP33/PHP35 blade holders.
- Useful utility space- Storing supplies such as the cutting blade, blade holder, adhesive tape, or others.
- Roll media stoker- Various roll types of material can be mounted, besides sheet-type media., Supported media width: up to 950 mm, Supported media weight: up to 5 kg
- Enhancement of safety-
- Enhancement of safety- Supports a dedicated stop switch for stopping the machine when an emergency case occurs. Also, the optional Warning Light will notice you of the current operation state.
- Intuitive operation with 3.7-inch graphic type LCD- Settings can be easily set using the large 3.7-inch LCD (240 x 128 dots) and tactile control panel.
Graphtec Studio 2
This software allows you to create and edit cut data and send it to cutting plotters. The intuitive design creation tool makes it easy for anyone to use.
Cutting Master 5
Cutting Master 5 is a plug-in software for Adobe Illustrator and CorelDRAW Graphics Suite.
It includes convenient functions such as synchronizing cutting conditions between the software and cutting plotters. Cutting Master 5 is easy to use and enables you to get the best performance from your plotter.
Specification
| Model name | FCX2000-60VC | FCX2000-120VC | FCX2000-180VC | FCX2000-120ES (*1) |
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| Configuration | Digital servo system, Flatbed | ||||
| Media hold-down method | Vacuum suction | Electrostatic | |||
| Effective cutting area | 610mm x 920mm | 1200mm x 920mm | 1800mm x 920mm | 1200mm x 920mm | |
| Mountable media (Y-axis) | Tool 1: Max. 4.9 N (500 gf), Tool 2: Max. 9.8 N (1 kg) | ||||
| Roll media support | Roll media stocker (manual feeding), supported media; width: up to 950 mm, weight: up to 5 kg | ||||
| Maximum cutting speed | 400 mm/s (1 to 40 cm/s in 16 steps), in all directions | ||||
| Cutting force | Graphic-type LCD (240 dots × 128 dots), supports Japanese, English and Chinese | ||||
| Cutting force settings | Tool 1: in 40 steps, Tool 2: in 40 steps | ||||
| Minimum character height | Approx. 3 mm square (Approx. 0.12 inch) (varies with character font and media) (*2) | ||||
| Programmable resolution | GP-GL mode: 0.1/0.05/0.025/0.01 mm, HP-GL™ : 0.025 mm | ||||
| Distance accuracy | Max. 0.1% of the distance moved or 0.1 mm, whichever is larger (value after distance correction / excluding contraction of media, in plotting/cutting mode) (*2) |
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| Perpendicularity | Max 0.5 mm / 900 mm (excluding contraction of media, in plotting/cutting mode) | ||||
| Repeatability | Max 0.1 mm (excluding contraction of media, in plotting/cutting mode) (*2) | ||||
| Display | Cutting blade (super steel), Pens (Water-based fiber-tip pen, oil-based ballpoint pen), and Creasing/scoring tool (*7) | ||||
| Standard interfaces | RS-232C, USB2.0 (High-Speed), and Ethernet (10BASE-T/100BASE-TX) | ||||
| Command sets | GP-GL and HP-GL™ emulation (set by menu, or selects automatically by received data) | ||||
| Number of tools | Two tools | ||||
| Cutting blade, pen, and tool types | Cutting blade (supersteel), Pens (Water-based fiber-tip pen, oil-based ballpoint pen), and Creasing/scoring tool (*7) | ||||
| Power source | 100 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz (Auto switching) | ||||
| Power consumption | Max. 140 VA | ||||
| Operating environment | Temperature: +10 to +35 ºC, Humidity: 35 to 75% RH (non-condensing) | ||||
| Guaranteed accuracy environment | Temperature: +16 to +32 ºC, Humidity: 35% to 70% RH (non-condensing) | ||||
| External dimensions [W x D x H] (Approx.) |
1344 x 1409 x 930 mm (Including stand) |
1934 x 1409 x 930 mm (Including stand) |
2534 x 1409 x 930 mm (Including stand) |
1934 x 1409 x 930 mm (Including stand) |
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| Weight (Approx.) | 76 kg (Including stand) (*3) | 99 kg (Including stand) (*3) | 116 kg (Including stand) (*3) | 93 kg (Including stand) | |
| Supported software (*4)(*5) | Cutting Master 5, Graphtec Studio 2, Cutting Master 4 (*6), Graphtec Pro Studio (*6), Graphtec Studio(for Mac) | ||||
| Compatible Standards |
Safety | UL60950-1/cUL, CE marking (Low voltage and EMC) | |||
| EMC | FCC-A, EN55032-A | ||||
Standard Accessory
| item | Q’ty | Description |
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| Power cable | 1 | The type of cable is different by destination |
| Cutting blade holder | 1 | PHP35-CB15-HS |
| Cutting blade | 1 | CB15U-2, CB15U-K30-5 |
| Loupe | 1 | PM-CT-001 (for checking the extruded length of blade) |
| Pen holder | 1 | PHP31-FIBER |
| Water-based fiber-tip pen | 1 | KF700-BK (Black) |
| Height adjustment tool | 1 | For adjusting the position of the tool head (plate, key wrench) |
| Protect sheet | 1 | PM-CR-004A for ES models only |
| USB cable | 1 | Length 2.9 m |
| Roll media stocker | 1 | Loadable media: width up to 950 mm, weight up to 5 kg |
| Stand | 1 | PM-CT-001 (for checking the extruded length of the blade) |
| Printed document | 1 | Legs of the stand (Connecting bar is packed with the main unit) |
| Durable flexible hose | 1 | Setup manual, Safety Manual |
| Hose band | 2 | For VC models only, to fix the hose |