VCE A V6a User Manual

USER MANUAL
Sign Cutting Plotter
VC-600
VC-1300
VC-1800
Rev No. V6a 2015 Apr Read This Manual Before Using The Plotter.
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ValueCut USER MANUAL Important Information
Important Information
Thank you for purchasing the ValueCut Cutting Plotter.

Before you use the cutting plotter, please make sure that you have read
the safety precautions and instructions below.
!
Caution
SAFETY PRECAUTION
 For safety concern, please always hold the cutter firmly from the bottom while
moving it. Do not move the cutter by clasping the depression area on both sides.
O (Correct) X (Incorrect)
 Do not place your hand close to the tool carriage to prevent your fingers from
being clamped during the operation of the cutting plotter.
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 Hazardous moving parts keep fingers and other body parts away!
 Do not shake or drop the blade holder, a blade tip can fly out.
 During an operation, do not touch any of the moving parts of this machine (such
as the carriage). Also be careful to make sure that clothing and hair do not get
caught.
 Always connect the power cable to a grounded outlet.
 Always use the accessory power cable which is provided. Do not wire the power
cable so that it becomes bent or caught between objects.
 Take power for the printer directly from the power socket (AC 100 V - 120 V or AC
220 V - 240 V). Do not use multiple plugs on the same socket. This could
generate heat and might cause fire.
 Keep the tools away from children where they can reach.
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ValueCut USER MANUAL Important Information
Operation precaution
 Always put the pinch rollers within the white marks.
Note: Never press the top release grip (the release grip is fully pressed when a
clip sound is heard) and pull the bottom release grip at the same time as the
pictures shown below. This will prevent you from disabling the pinch roller as
the stop bar will not reach the correct position and therefore will not be
functioning.
Disable
Press down
Press down
Stop bar
Push
Enable
Pull up bottom to release grip
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Table of Contents ValueCut USER MANUAL
Table of Contents
1 General Information ............................................ 9

1.1 Introduction ............................................................................................................... 9
1.2 Package Items ........................................................................................................... 9
1.3 Production Features ............................................................................................... 11
1.4 Appearance of ValueCut......................................................................................... 12
1.4.1 The Front View ......................................................................................................................... 12
1.4.2 The Back View ......................................................................................................................... 13
1.4.3 The Whole View of ValueCut ................................................................................................... 13
1.4.4 The Left Side View ................................................................................................................... 13
1.4.5 The Right Side View................................................................................................................. 14
2 Installation ......................................................... 15
2.1 Precaution ............................................................................................................... 15
2.2 Stand & Flexible Media Support System (VC-1300/1800) .................................... 16
2.3 Desktop Flexible Media Support System (VC-600) .............................................. 22
2.4 Instruction of Damper Roller ................................................................................. 24
2.5 Installation of Media Basket System ..................................................................... 25
2.6 Cutting Pad Installation .......................................................................................... 28
2.7 Blade Installation .................................................................................................... 30
2.8 Automatic Blade Length Detection ....................................................................... 32
2.9 Cable Connection ................................................................................................... 34
3 The Control Panel.............................................. 35

3.1 The LCD Panel ........................................................................................................ 35
3.2 Menu in On-line mode ............................................................................................ 36
3.3 Menu in Off-line Mode ............................................................................................ 37
3.4 Menu Items .............................................................................................................. 39
4 Operation ........................................................... 43
4.1 Media Loading......................................................................................................... 43
4.1.1 Loading the Sheet Media ......................................................................................................... 43
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4.1.2 Loading the Roll Media ............................................................................................................ 45

4.2 Tracking Performance ............................................................................................ 48
4.3 Cutting Force and Offset Adjustment ................................................................... 49
4.4 How to Cut 3mm Letters ........................................................................................ 50
4.5 How to Make A Long Plot ....................................................................................... 50
4.6 When Completing the Cutting Job ........................................................................ 51
5 Automatic Aligning System II........................... 52

5.1 Introduction ............................................................................................................. 52
5.2 AAS Calibrating the System .................................................................................. 53
5.2.1 Media Calibration ..................................................................................................................... 53
5.2.2 AAS Calibration ........................................................................................................................ 53
5.2.3 AAS II on ValueCut .................................................................................................................. 54
5.3 Printer Test .............................................................................................................. 56
5.4 Registration Mark Offset Range ............................................................................ 58
5.5 Contour Cutting ...................................................................................................... 58
5.6 Tips for AAS ............................................................................................................ 60
6 Maintenance....................................................... 61
6.1 Cleaning the Cutting Plotter .................................................................................. 61
6.2 Cleaning the Grid Drum ......................................................................................... 62
6.3 Cleaning the Pinch Rollers .................................................................................... 62
7 Trouble Shooting ............................................... 63

7.1 Non-operation Problems ........................................................................................ 63
7.2 Operational Problems ............................................................................................ 64
7.2.1 LCM Error Messages ............................................................................................................... 64
7.2.2 Other operational problems ..................................................................................................... 65
7.3 Cutting Plotter/Computer Communication Problems .......................................... 67
7.4 Software Problems ................................................................................................. 68
7.5 Cutting Quality Problems ....................................................................................... 69
8 FlexiSTARTER Quick Start Guide .................... 70

8.1 Introduction ............................................................................................................. 70
8.2 Install of the FlexiSTARTER ................................................................................... 70
8.3 Start up of the FlexiSTARTER ................................................................................ 75
8.4 Add Device by Using the Production Manager .................................................... 76
8.5 Initial Settings of the Production Manager ........................................................... 77
8.5.1 Change to the setting of leaving job that finishes running....................................................... 77
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8.5.2 Change unit of measures used in the Production Manager .................................................... 78

8.6 Basic Settings ......................................................................................................... 79
8.6.1 Overview of the FlexiSTARTER screen ................................................................................... 79
8.6.2 Standard Toolbar ...................................................................................................................... 80
8.6.3 Main Toolbar............................................................................................................................. 81
8.7 Create the Character .............................................................................................. 82
8.7.1 Cut/Plot Window ...................................................................................................................... 83
8.8 Cut the Character.................................................................................................... 84
8.9 Create Date of the Contour Cut Line ..................................................................... 86
8.9.1 Procedure of the cut contour ................................................................................................... 86
8.9.2 Read in the data of the Adobe Illustrator ................................................................................. 86
8.9.3 Create data of the contour cut line .......................................................................................... 87
8.9.4 Cut contour mark ..................................................................................................................... 88
8.9.5 Create a cut contour mark ....................................................................................................... 89
8.10 Cut Contour ........................................................................................................... 90
8.10.1 Image Print ............................................................................................................................. 90
8.10.2 Cut contour window ............................................................................................................... 90
8.10.3 Cut Contour ............................................................................................................................ 91
8.10.4 Manual Alignment Procedure (Reference) ............................................................................ 92
8.11 Feature List............................................................................................................ 94
8.12 Troubleshooting.................................................................................................... 96
8.12.1 Can not send the data from FlexiSTARTER .......................................................................... 96
8.12.2 How to change the pen up speed .......................................................................................... 96
9 Appendix ............................................................ 97
9.1 ValueCut Specification ........................................................................................... 97
9.2 Blade Specification................................................................................................. 98
9.3 About the Tool ......................................................................................................... 99
9.4 Consumable and Optional Item List.................................................................... 100
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ValueCut USER MANUAL General Information
1 General Information
1.1 Introduction
ValueCut series cutting plotters have been designed to produce computer-generated images or perform
contour cutting on sheets or rolls of vinyl media.
This manual covers the following models of ValueCut series cutting plotters:
‧VC-600 for media width: 50mm(1.97”) ~ 770mm(30.3”)
1.2 Package Items

The package of the ValueCut model contents the items listed below, please check carefully.
If you find any item missing, please consult your local dealer for further assistance.
Standard Item Quantity
1. Cutting Plotter Main unit 1
2. Stand Set ( for VC-1300/1800 only )(Optional for VC-600)
 2 piece of base beam
 2 piece of side beam
 1 piece of stand beam 1
 20 pieces of M6 screws
 1 piece of 4mm L-shape hexagon screw driver
 1 piece of Installation Guide for Stand Set
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3. Flexible Media Support System Package

Items VC-1300/1800 Only VC-600
1 set of Roll Media Flange (2 pieces) V V
1 set of Roll Holder (2 pieces) V V
1 set of Roll Holder Guide Bushes (4 pieces) V V
1 set of Roll Holder Support (2 pieces) V V
1 piece of M6 L-shape hexagon screw driver V V
1
1 piece of Installation Guide for Roll Holder V
1 set of Desktop Support Brackets (2 pieces) V
4 pieces of Plastic Foot V
4 pieces of M4 screws V
1 piece of 3mm L-shape hexagon screw driver V
12 pieces of M6 screws V
1 piece of 4mmL-shape hexagon screw driver V
4. Media Basket (VC-1300/1800 only) (VC-600 opt.)

 2 pieces of Basket Arm
 2 pieces of Basket Rod
 1 piece of Basket
1
 4 pieces of Basket Screw
 2 pieces of Fixtures (for Basket Arms)
5. Accessories
 1 piece of User’s Compact Disk
 1 piece of data cable (RS-232C 3m)
 1 piece of data cable (USB cable 3m)
 1 set of Blade Holder Assembly (Installed in tool carriage of the cutting plotter)
1
 1 piece of Blade (45° with Red Cap/ Installed in Blade Holder)
 1 piece of Safe Blade
 1 piece of Cutting Pad for Vinyl cutting
 1 piece of Tweezers
 1 Oily ball-point pen
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1.3 Production Features
The following are the main features of the ValueCut series cutting plotters:
‧ Tri-port connectivity provides you with greater flexibility

‧ Up to 600-gram cutting force
‧ Up to 60-inch/per second cutting speed
‧ Guaranty 10-meter tracking
‧ User friendly, multi-language control panel
‧ Ingenious media basket (optional item)
‧ Enhanced Automatic Aligning System for automatic contour cutting
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1.4 Appearance of ValueCut
1.4.1 The Front View
Grid Drums – move the

media back and forth
Tool Carriage – performs the
during operation.
cutting with the installed blade and
pen with AAS module.
Control panel – consists of 14

control keys and 1 LED and 1 LCM
showing messages and menus.
Slicer Groove – slice off the

extra media easily along this
groove.
Platen – provides the surface

for holding and supporting
media while performing cutting.
Alignment Rulers – media

can be aligned with the clear
Cutting Pad – provides the guide line marks.
protection of blade when the

blade is cutting.
Figure 1-1
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1.4.2 The Back View
Lever –
Raises or lowers the pinch rollers.
Pinch Rollers –
Hold the media during cutting.
Figure 1-2
1.4.3 The Whole View of ValueCut
Roll Holder – holds and

supplies the roll media for
cutting.
Roll Holder Support –
supports roll holders.
Side Beam –supports the Roll Holder Guide

cutting plotter body. Bushes – serve to keep
the roll media in place
when media is pulled
from the roll.
Stand Beam – stabilizes the
body.
Figure 1-3
Figure 1-3
Base Beam –supports the
cutting plotter body.
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1.4.4 The Left Side View
Power Switch – On when switches to [I]; Off to
Circuit Breaker – 3 Amp.

Figure 1-4
AC Power Connector – used to insert the AC power
1.4.5 The Right Side View
Serial Interface Connector (RS232C) – used

to connect the cutting plotter to a computer
through a serial interface cable.
USB Connector – used to connect the cutting

plotter to a computer through a USB cable.
Figure 1-5
Figure 1-5
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ValueCut USER MANUAL Installation
2 Installation
2.1 Precaution
Please read the following information carefully before you start installation.
Note:
1. Introduction
 Make sure the power switch is off before installing the cutting plotter.
 Carefully handle the cutter to prevent any injuries.
2. Choosing a proper place before setting up the cutting plotter
Before installing your cutting plotter, select a suitable location, which meets the following
conditions.
 The machine can be approached easily from any direction.
 Keep enough space for the machine, accessories and supplies.
 Keep the working area stable, avoiding sever vibration.
 Keep the temperature between 15 and 30℃ (60-86oF) in the workshop.
 The relative humidity of the working environment should be between 25% to 75%.
 Protecting the machine from dust and strong air current.
 Preventing the machine from direct sunlight or extremely bright lighting.
3. Connecting the Power Supply
Check the plug of the power cord to see if it matches with the wall outlet. If not, please contact your
dealer.
 Insert the plug (male) into a grounded power outlet.
 Insert the other end (female) of power cord into the AC connector of cutting plotter.
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2.2 Stand & Flexible Media Support System (VC-1300/1800)
Step 1
Please examine supplied items in the accessory box of stand carton:
 2 pieces of base beams
 2 pieces of side beams
 1 piece of stand beam
 1 piece of Installation Guide for Stand Set
Step 2
Remove the plotter body and the accessories from the shipped carton.
Assemble the base beam to the side beam with 2 screws to form a T-shape stand.
Side beam
Base beam
Rear
Rear
Front
Figure 2-1
Break Front
Please pay attention to the direction of the base beam (the wheel on the front end of the beam comes
with a break while the rear one is on its own).
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Step 3
Place the stand beam upright on the T-stand and follow number (1) (2)to assemble. (See Figure 2-2 &
2-3)
(1) T-Stand
(2) Stand beam
Figure 2-2
Figure 2-3
Step 4
Position the stand beam perpendicularly to part (1)and put the screws into the holes and tighten them as
Figure 2-5. Then the complete picture of stand will be like Figure 2-4.
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Step 5
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 2-4.
Screw(M6)
Figure 2-4
をbe assembled by at least two people.

Note: The cutting plotter needs to
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Step 6
Insert the roll holder support with the screws into the holes of the stand, and then tighten them up as
shown in Figure 2-5. You could decide roll holder support’s position by inserting into different holes.
Screw(M6)
Figure 2-5
Roll holder support
Step 7
Place roll holder 1 into the holes in the roll holder support. (Figure 2-6)
Roll holder 2
Roll holder support
Roll holder 1
Figure 2-6
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Step 8
Turn the screw counter-clock wisely for around three times after unpacking roll holder 2 (Figure 2-7).
Figure 2-7
Step 9
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. Ensure the white protrusion is wedged
in the groove (Figure 2-8).
Figure 2-8
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Step 10
Tighten the screw on the damper until it is securely attached to the right roll holder support (Figure 2-9).
Figure 2-9
Step 11
Lastly, the complete picture will be shown like below (Figure 2-10).
Figure 2-10
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2.3 Desktop Flexible Media Support System (VC-600)
Step 1
Please examine the following items in stand carton’s accessory box:
 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)
 1 set of Desktop Support Bracket (2 pieces)
 4 pieces of Plastic Foot
 1 piece of 5mm L-shape hexagon screw driver (for adjusting the screws of Roll Holders)
 1 piece of Installation Guide for Roll Holder
Step 2
Put the 4 Plastic Foot under the Roll Holder Support and insert the M4 screw into the hole of Plastic Foot
and tighten them with the 3mm L-shape screw driver. (Figure 2-11)
Figure 2-12
Roll Holder Support
Roll Holder
Support
M6 screws
M4 screws
Plastic Foot
Desktop Support
M4 screws Brackets
Figure 2-11 M6 screws
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Step 3
Position the Desktop Support Brackets beside the Roll Holder Support and insert M6 screws into the Roll
Holder Support and tighten them with 4mm L-shape screw driver. (Refer to Figure 2-12 at the left).
Step 4
Put the bottom of machine in lateral, and position the Roll Holder Assembly beside the bottom of the
machine. Then, insert the M6 screws into the holes of Roll Holder support assembly and tighten them
with 4mm L-shape screwdriver. Like Figure 2-13.
M6 screws
Screw holes
Figure 2-13 Figure 2-14

Roll Holder Assembly
Roll Holder Shaft
Step 5
Place the two roll holders into the holes of Roll Holder Support (Figure 2-14). To install the roll holder with
damper, please refer to chapter 2.2, step 8 to step 10.
Step 6
The complete Desktop Media Support System will be shown as in Figure 2-15.
Figure 2-15
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2.4 Instruction of Damper Roller
Step 1
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 (Figure 2-16, 2-17).
Figure 2-16
Figure 2-17
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2.5 Installation of Media Basket System
Step 1
Please examine the supplied items in the accessory box
 2 pieces of basket arms
 2 pieces of basket rods
 1 piece of basket
 2 pieces of fixtures (for basket arms)
Step 2
First, place the basket arms beside the stand and fix them with fixtures. Then insert the M3 screws and
tighten them with the 2mm L-shape screw driver. (See Figure2-18)
Fixtures M3 screws
Stand
Figure 2-18 Basket arm
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Step 3
Insert the basket rods to the basket holes (See Figure 2-19)
Basket rods
Basket Figure 2-19
Step 4
Loosen the basket screws from the basket arms. Position the basket rod in front of the basket arms and
insert the basket screws into the holes on the basket rod and tighten them. (Figure 2-20)
Basket rod
Figure 2-20
Basket arm
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Step 5
The complete Media Basket System will be like Figure 2-21.
Figure 2-21
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2.6 Cutting Pad Installation

1 piece of cutting pad is included in the accessory pack. Follow the instruction below to install
a new cutting pad when the existing pad is worn out.
Step 1
Carefully remove the cutting pad from the unit.
Figure 2-22
Step 2
Remove the remaining adhesive on the groove with alcohol or cleaning naphtha.
Remaining adhesive
Remaining adhesive
Figure 2-23
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Step 3
Attach the new cutting pad to the groove after unrolling it and removing the backing sheet and
the installation process is completed.
Figure 2-24
Figure 2-25
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2.7 Blade Installation

Figure 2-26 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. Make sure that your fingers are away from the blade tip.
Pin
Adjustment depth knob
Outward ring
Figure 2-26
Step 1
Install blade (Figure 2-27).
Step 2
Push the blade to the bottom of the blade holder. (Figure 2-28).
Step 3
Adjust the blade tip to suitable length by screwing
“Blade tip adjustment screw” clockwise or count-clockwise. (Figure 2-29).
Tips:
“The proper length” means the blade’s length
is adjusted 0.1mm more than film’s thickness.
That is, if the thickness of film is 0.5mm, then
blade’s length is properly adjusted 0.6mm and
it can completely cut through the film layer yet
avoid penetrating the backing.
Figure 2-29
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Step 4
Insert the blade holder into tool carriage. Please note the outward ring of the holder must put into the
grooves of carriage firmly (see Figure 2-30), then fasten the case (Figure2-31).
Step 5
Use the reversing steps to remove the blade holder.
Step 6
Eject the blade. Push “Blade eject pin” to eject blade when the blade needs to be replaced.
Note:
The blade will lose its sharpness after a period of usage, the cutting quality might be affected.
By increasing the cutting force, it might do the trick. However, once the blade is worn out and no
longer provides a reliable cutting, you should replace a new one. The blade is consumable and must
be replaced as often as necessary to maintain the cutting quality. The quality of the blade deeply
affects cutting quality. So be sure to use a high quality blade to ensure good cutting results.
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2.8 Automatic Blade Length Detection
Figure 2-32 is the new blade holder with a scale and the carriage with a mark. This blade holder detects
blade length automatically and shows how the knob needs to be turned on the LCM.
Scale
1 unit
Mark
There are 10 units on the scale; each unit equals to 0.05 mm, allowing you to adjust the blade length for
0.00mm-5.00mm (Figure 2-33).
Follow the steps below to adjust the length of the blade:
1. Keep the blade tip within the blade holder before you start adjusting.
2. Align one of the scales on the blade holder to the mark on the carriage
3. Select “Blade Length Adjust” under “CUT TEST” on the LCM, enter the blade length wished in “Set
Length”; test the blade holder first and then test the blade length by pressing ENTER.
Note:
Keep the blade holder at the same position when you perform blade holder and blade length tests.
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4. When blade holder and blade length tests are finished, the screen will show you to what degree (the
unit of the value following “CW” or “CCW” is “circle”) and in which direction [CW (clockwise) or CCW
(counterclockwise)] you should turn the adjustment knob.
EG, Turn CW 5 is telling you that you should turn the knob for 5 units clock-wisely (Figure 2-34,
Figure 2-35).
5. The screen will show "Adjustment completes" when the value on the screen is 0, the blade length is
perfect and no more adjustment needs to be made. Press "Enter" now to complete the process and
you may start cutting at this point.
CCW CW
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2.9 Cable Connection
The cutting plotter communicates with a computer through a USB (Universal Serial Bus) or a 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.
Note:
When USB connection is enabled, both parallel port and serial port will be disabled automatically
Serial port
USB port
Figure 2-36
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ValueCut USER MANUAL Control Panel
3 The Control Panel
This chapter describes the button operations with the LCM menu flowcharts of ValueCut. When the
cutting plotter is ready for use as described in Chapter 1 & 2, all functions are under default parameters.
3.1 The LCD Panel

POWER
SPEED FORCE OFFSET
ON/OFF
MISC TOOL SELECT DATA CLEAR CUT TEST LINE PAUSE / RESUME ENTER
< LCD Control Panel on ValueCut series >
Key Function
LCD Screen To display functions and error messages.
Power LED To indicate the power status ( light up: power on; light off: power off )
4 Arrow Keys To move position, select function, or change setting.
ENTER To set item or register the immediately preceding input value.
PAUSE/RESUME To temporarily halt cutting process or to continue
ON/OFF LINE To switch modes, stop cutting job, or abort changes of settings.
OFFSET To adjust the value of blade’s offset.
FORCE To adjust the value of cutting force.
SPEED To adjust the value of cutting speed and quality.
CUT TEST To perform cutting tests in different ways.
DATA CLEAE To clear up buffer memory.
TOOL To select tools.
MISC To set up functions.
Please see details "3.4 Menu Items"
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3.2 Menu in On-line mode

Power On ValueCut in processing
MUTOH
LCM Version 1.3
Firmware V3.01
VC-1300
Place Media And Then

Lower Up The Lever
Roll Edge Single

~ Key | Key } Key
Sizing Media Width

Lever Down To Abort
Sizing Media Length

Lever Down To Abort
Top menu
S 72 F 80 O 0.250 Speed--- Force----- Offset

L: 150000W: 914 T1M Length---- Width----Tool set----Metric
Sending data
Pause
[PAUSE ] Setup RESUME
[ FORCE] Force: 80 gf ~
Ok:ENTER|
[ SPEED ]
Speed: 72 cm/s~
Select:{} Ok:ENTER|
[ OFFSET ] Offset: 0.250 mm ~ UP Speed: 72 cm/s~
Ok:ENTER| Select:{} Ok:ENTER|
[ DATA CLEAR ] Clear data memory Quality: Normal~
N:ONLINE Ok:ENTER Select:{} Ok:ENTER|
1S 72 F 80 O0.250M
[TOOL SELECT ]
Select:{} Ok:ENTER|
Set Smoothing Cut
Select:{} Ok:ENTER
OverCut: 0.00 mm ~
Select:{} Ok:ENTER|
Set Tangential Mode
Select:{} Ok:ENTER
Pouncing: 0 mm ~
Select:{} Ok:ENTER|
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3.3 Menu in Off-line Mode

Press [ON/OFF LINE] to switch to the offline mode
Offline For
System Setup
[ FORCE] Force: 80 gf ~ 5~600 with an increment of 5(gram force)

Ok:ENTER|
[ OFFSET ] Offset: 0.250 mm ~
Ok:ENTER| 0.000~1.000 with an increment of 0.025(mm)
[ DATA CLEAR ] Clear data memory
N:ONLINE Ok:ENTER
[ ~|{} ] ~|{} move origin
X: Y:
[ SPEED ] Speed: 72 cm/s~
Select:{} Ok:ENTER| Speed:3~153 with an increment of 3(cm/s)
UP Speed: 72 cm/s~ UP Speed:3~153 with an increment of 3(cm/s)

Select:{} Ok:ENTER|
Quality: Normal~
Draft, Fair, Normal, Fine, Small Letter
Select:{} Ok:ENTER|
Square Cut
Select:{} Ok:ENTER
[CUT TEST ]
Repeat AAS Job
Select:{} Ok:ENTER
Redo Jobs in Memory
Select:{} Ok:ENTER
Pattern Setting Pattern: Arrow Cross, Arrow
Select:{} Ok:ENTER Change:~| Ok:ENTER
Ratio Setting Ratio: 100 % 100% - 400%
Blade Length Adjust Set Length 0.00 mm
Test Blade Holdeｒ

Ok:ENTER
Test Blade Length

Ok:ENTER
Turn CW 1 Turn
N:ONLINE Ok:ENTER
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Offline For
System Setup
1S 72 F 80 O0.250M use~|to select from 1S to 4S; [ENTER] to adjust the

Select:{} Ok:ENTER| parameters
[TOOL SELECT ] Set Smoothing Cut
Select:{} Ok:ENTER
OverCut: 0.00 mm ~ OverCut:0.00-3.00mm with an
Select:{} Ok:ENTER| increment of 0.05mm
Set Tangential Mode
Select:{} Ok:ENTER
Pouncing: 0 mm ~
Pouncing:0-200mm with an
Select:{} Ok:ENTER| increment of 1mm
Panel Setup
Select:{} Ok:ENTER
Restore default ?
Select:{} Ok:ENTER
[ MISC ] Auto Unrolled Media

Select:{} Ok:ENTER
Vcuum
Select:{} Ok:ENTER
First Back To Origin
Select:{} Ok:ENTER
AAS Offset
Select:{} Ok:ENTER
Paper Saving Mode Both Expanded Mode、Length Expanded Mode、
Select:{} Ok:ENTER Width Expanded Mode、Both Unexpanded Mode
Set Communication
Select:{} Ok:ENTER
Select Language English
Select:{} Ok:ENTER
Select Language Metric (cm/gf) or English
Select:{} Ok:ENTER measurement (inch/oz)
Select Units
Select:{} Ok:ENTER
Image Scale Length
Select:{} Ok:ENTER
Image Scale Width
Select:{} Ok:ENTER
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3.4 Menu Items

Below describes the functions of menu items
Menu or Key Function Setting Default
--- Media sizing ---
Place Media To instruct the user to lower the lever after the material is
And Then loaded.
Lower Down When the medium is loaded, the user will be requested to
The Lever lower the lever; once the lever is lowered, users can proceed
to the three sizing modes (Roll/Edge/Single).
Roll To measure media width. Maximum Tracking

150 meters
Edge To measure media width and pull the media back till the front Maximum Tracking
paper sensor open. 150 meters
Single To measure media width and length. Maximum Tracking
10 meters
--- POWER ---
To indicate the power status.
[ Arrow Keys ]
1. To move the tool carriage position on X or Y axis.
2. To select functions or change values of settings.
[ ENTER ]
1. The displayed parameters will be saved automatically.
2. To set a new origin at the present tool carriage position.
In “offline” mode, moving the tool carriage to desired
position by [Arrow Keys], then press [ENTER] key to set a
new origin. While moving with the parameters of XY-axes
displayed, press [MISC] key will enable fine-tune
movement; press [MISC] key again to disable the function.
[ PAUSE/RESUME ]
To temporarily halt the cutting process.
To resume the process by press [Pause/Resume] key again.
[ ONLINE/OFFLINE ]
1. To switch between online mode and offline mode.
2. To stop the cutting job or abort the change of setting.
Once press this key, the cutting job will be terminated
immediately and cannot be resumed.
[ OFFSET ]
To set or modify the distance between the blade tip and the 0.000~1.000mm 0.250mm
center axis.
Please refer to section 4.3 or Chapter A-2 for more
information.
[ FORCE ]
To set or modify the value of tool force. 5~600gram; 80 gram
When the cutting force exceeds 450g, the maximum cutting 5 gram/ step
speed would be 15cm/sec and the cutting quality would be
Small Letter Mode (0.2g) and while the cutting force is
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300g-449g, the maximum cutting speed would be 30 cm/sec

and the cutting quality would be Fine Mode (0.5g)
[ SPEED ]
Speed To set or modify tool down speed at horizontal moving. 3~153cm/sec; 72cm/sec
3cm/sec per step
Up Speed To set or modify tool up speed at horizontal moving. 3~153cm/sec; 72cm/sec

3cm/sec per step
Cutting Quality To set or modify cutting quality. Draft(4.2G), Normal
While cutting small letter, set as “Small letter”. Fair(2.8G),
While cutting in high speed, set as “Draft”. Normal(1.4G),
For normal operation, set as “Normal”. Fine(0.7G),Small
Letter(0.2G)
[ 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” to adjust blade force and cutting
speed.
Repeat AAS To repeat AAS jobs automatically without having to operate
on the computer side.
Job Please be noted that this feature is mainly applied to the
Single paper mode; please ensure a new piece of material
you wish to apply this feature on is loaded and the origin
repositioned to the first registration mark before starting.
When the first AAS job repeat completes, the user will be
offered the choice of “Repeat AAS Job Again”, please
press ”Online/Offline” to return to the main menu.
Repeat Last Recut: 1~99;
Plot To repeat the last job without re-sending the data. 1 per step
Copy: 1~99;
To copy the last job without re-sending the data. 1 per step
* 1mm gap will be auto-generated between 2 copies).

* If the media length is not enough to continue, it will show
below message on LCM:
Out Of Space; #
of Copies finished
* If both functions are enabled at the same time, the cutter will
perform the last setting only.
Pattern Setting To provide two patterns for cut test “Arrow” and “Arrow”
Note: It is recommended to select “Cross” if you are working “Cross” patterns
on thick pieces of materials.
Ratio Setting To adjust the size of the pattern 100%, 200%, 100%
300%, 400%
Blade Length Please see 2.8 Automatic Blade Length Adjustment for further 0.00mm-5.00mm 0.00mm
Adjust details.
[ DATA CLEAR ]
To clear up buffer memory.
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[ TOOL SELECT ]
Set Smoothing To enable smooth-cutting function. Enable
Cut This function aims to make connections smoother and is
suggested to be disabled when cutting small-sized images or
characters
Over Cut To generate an overcut to facilitate weeding. 0.00mm-3.00mm 0.00mm
This function mainly applies to thick materials, aiming to 0.05mm/per step
sharpen corners and ensure perfect connections.
Set Tangential To enable the emulated tangential-cutting mode for thicker Enable, Disable Enable
Mode media types and small letter cuts.
Note: while the Offset value setting at 0.000 mm, “Set
Tangential Mode” will automatically be disabled.
Pouncing To make perforated patterns. 0~200mm 0mm

* In order to use this function, Pouncing tool must be installed.
* Before start pouncing, place pouncing strip on top of the
cutting pad to protect the cutting pad.
* Set the value as 0 mm to disable the pouncing mode.
* Pouncing tool is an optional item.
Panel Setup Accept setup command: Command, Panel Command
To accept commands of the Force, Speed, Cutting Quality,
and Offset only via software.
Control panel only:

To accept commands of the Force, Speed, Cutting Quality,
and Offset only via control panel of the cutter.
Restore Default To turn all parameters of the menu items to factory-default

settings.
[ MISC ]
Auto Unrolled To avoid paper jam and motor crash by automatically unroll Enable, Disable Enable
Media media (50cm and up) before cutting while enabled. .
* Auto-unroll only affects on roll/edge media.
* Using Single mode to size media will disable this function
automatically.
* If the length of the rolled media is less than 2 meters or the
weight is light, it is recommended to set this mode disabled.
Vacuum To help improve tracking and cutting accuracy by turning on Enable, Disable Enable
the fans. If you turn off the vacuum system, the fans
will remain inactive during cutting or plotting.
First Back to To enable the carriage back to the previous origin; when Enable, Disable Enable
Origin “Enable” is selected and the button Online/Offline has been
pressed, the carriage will go back to the previous origin while
the selection of “Disable” will not allow the carriage to do so.
AAS Offset To set or modify AAS offset value.
You can refer to “5.3 Printer Test” for more details.
Paper Saving To save media by four different modes: Length
Mode 1. Length expanded mode 2. Width expanded mode expanded
3. Both expanded mode 4. Both unexpanded mode mode
Set To build up the communication between host computer and 9600,N,8,1

Communication cutter. ,p
Baud Rate is to determine the speed of data transmission.
Data Bits refers to the size of one block of data.
Parity is used to check if data was revived correctly or not.
9600, n, 7, 1, p 9600pbs, 7 Bits with NO Parity
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9600, o, 7, 1, p 9600pbs, 7 Bits with ODD Parity

9600, e, 7, 1, p 9600pbs, 7 Bits with EVEN Parity
Firmware To display the version number of Firmware and FPGA code.
Version
Select To select displayed languages on LCM panel in English, English
Language Spanish, Italian, Deutsch, Japanese, Portuguese, Polish,
Turkish or French.
Select Units Provide two-unit systems for users convenient. Metric(cm/g) Metric
Unit(inch/g)
Unit(cm/oz)
English(inch/oz)
Image Scale To adjust the scale of media length and width that may cause 250mm/250mm 250mm/25
Length by the thickness of the media. 500mm/500mm 0mm
750mm/750mm
The Denominator is the actual length, and the Numerator is
the ideal length measured from the resultant.
For example, cutting a line with 500.0 mm length. The

Image Scale procedure as follows:
Width 1. Press the [LEFT ARROW] to choose the Numerator and
select 500.0 mm,
2. Cut the length by sending a graph file,
3. Measure the length then use the [RIGHT ARROW] key to
choose the Denominator, then
4. Press [UP ARROW /DOWN ARROW] to change the values
of the actual length.
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4 Operation
4.1 Media Loading

4.1.1 Loading the Sheet Media
To load the media properly, please follow the procedures listed below:
Step 1
Use the lever on the upper right side of the cutting plotter to raise or lower down pinch rollers. Pull the
lever forward until it makes a clicking sound then the pinch rollers are raised (Figure 4-1).
Lever
Figure 4-1
Step 2
Load your media on the platen and slide it under the pinch rollers from either the front side or the
backside. The alignment rulers on the platen extension will help you to adjust the media precisely.
Note:
Be sure that the media must cover
the paper sensors on the platen when
loading the media. At least one of the
two paper sensors (Figure 4-2)
should be covered. Once the media
covers the sensor, the cutting plotter
will size the media width and length Paper sensors
automatically.
Figure 4-2
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Step 3
Then move the pinch rollers manually to the proper position. Be sure the pinch rollers must be positioned
above the grid drum. The white marks on the top trail will remind you where the grid drums are (Figure
4-3). White marks
White mark
Figure 4-3
Step 4
Push the lever backward to lower down the pinch rollers.
Step 5
Turn on the power, the tool carriage will measure the size of the media automatically. And the plotting
cutter begins to work.
Note:
ｔ 1. Always adjust the position with the pinch roller raised.
Move the pinch roller by applying force at the rear portion of the pinch roller support.
2. Do not move it by holding its front rubber roller (Figure 4-4).
(X) Incorrect
Figure 4-4
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Note:
Please pull up the bottom of all pinch rollers (Figure 4-5) before the lever is pushed backwards to
ensure accurate media width detection.
Enable
Figure 4-5
4.1.2 Loading the Roll Media

Step 1
Put the roll media guide bushes on two roll holders (Figure 4-6).
Roll media guide bushes

Figure 4-6
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Step 2
-- Option A (Recommended)
Insert the two roll holders into the roll media support set then place the roll media directly between the
two roll holders (Figure 4-7).
Figure 4-7
Figure 4-8
-- Option B (Use the media flanges)

 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 4-8).
Then put the roll media on the roll holders. Adjust the
position of the roll media ensure that media flanges are Figure 4-9
able to run in the grooves of media guide bushes.
(Figure 4-9)
Step 3
Load the media on the platen. Please refer to “4.1.1 Loading the sheet media”. After loading the roll
media, flatten the media on the platen and hold the front edge of the roll media firmly (Figure 4-10).
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Step 4
Turn the roll downward to make an equal tension across the media (Figure 4-11)
Step 5
Move the pinch rollers to the appraise location and
note that the pinch rollers must be positioned above
the grid drums.
Note:
Make sure that the media tension is equally distributed from left to right. If the media were not
tightened enough against the platen, it would cause tracking problems!
Step 6
Push the lever backward to lower down the pinch rollers.
Step 7
Fix roll media guide bushes on the roll holder to secure the roll media.
Step 8
Turn on the power switch, the tool carriage will sizing the media automatically.
Then the cutting plotter is ready to work.
Step 9
Use the reverse steps to remove the media.
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4.2 Tracking Performance

In order to achieve the best tracking performance for a long plot, we recommend some significant media
loading procedures described as follows:
If the media length is less than 4 meters, leave the margin of 0.5mm—25mm in the left and right edges
of the media (Figure 4-12).
0.5mm - 25mm 0.5mm - 25mm
Pinch roller Pinch roller
Figure 4-12
If the media length is greater than 4 meters, leave at least 25mm margin on the left and right edges of
the media (Figure 4-13).
> or = 25mm > or = 25mm

Figure 4-13
Please refer to the paragraph “4.5 How to Make A Long Plot” for more details.
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4.3 Cutting Force and Offset Adjustment

Before sending your designs for cutting, you may perform a “cut test” to generate satisfactory cutting
results. The “Cut Test” should be repeated until the appropriate cutting conditions for the media are
discovered.
After sizing the media, press [CUT TEST] button to select the “square cut”, and press [ENTER] key to
confirm.
The default cutting force and offset value of the cutting test are 80gf and 0.275mm respectively. Press
[ARROW] key to move the tool carriage to the position where you like. Then, press the [ENTER] key to
perform Cut Test.
Note: At the same time, the new origin is also set at the cutting test position.
When the cutting test is completed, a pattern appears. Peel off the pattern to see if it can be easily
separated from the media base. If yes, the setup tool force is appropriate. If not or cut through the back
paper, press [FORCE] key to adjust the tool force until an optimum force is obtained (Figure 4-14).
If the pattern appears to be BB or CC layout,

press [OFFSET] key to adjust the offset value
until AA pattern discovered. Increase the
offset value when BB occurs and decrease
the value when CC appears.
Figure 4-14
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4.4 How to Cut 3mm Letters

To obtain good quality output, narrow media is recommended. However, if wide media is used, you
should:
1. Position two pinch rollers as close as possible to both edges of the cutting area.
2. Make sure the loaded media is held flat with equal tension across the platen.
3. Suggested operation settings:
Force: 55 gf. (or depending on the material)
Speed: 45-50 cm/sec
Up speed: 45-60 cm/sec
Set smoothing cut: Disable
Cutting quality: Small Letter
4.5 How to Make A Long Plot

When you are making a long plot with a roll of heavy and wide vinyl, paper you need to use the “AUTO
UNROLL MEDIA“ function. The following parameter settings are to help users get the best cutting quality.
The actual output quality may vary when using different kind of materials
1. If the length of graphic is between 3m and 5m, the cutting speed is better
slower than 72cm/sec and the cutting quality is set as Normal.
2. If the length is longer than 5m or if the material type is difficult to cut, it is
better to further slow down the cutting speed.
3. After loading the roll media all pinch rollers are raised at this stage, flatten
the media on the platen and hold the front edge of the roll media firmly
(Figure 4-15).
Figure 4-15
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4. Then turn the roll downward to make an equal tension across the media
(See Figure 4-16)
Make sure that the media tension is

equally distributed from left to right. If the
media is not tight enough against the
platen, it will cause tracking problems.
Figure 4-16
5. Engage pinch rollers.

6. Fixes roll media guide bushes on the roll holder to secure the roll media.
7. The protrusion length of the blade should be longer than the thickness of the vinyl.
(Please check the “Blade Specification: About the Tool” in Appendix.) After you notice
all the above, you’ll enjoy your gigantic signs production!
4.6 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. (Figure 4-17)
Figure 4-17
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5 Automatic Aligning System II
5.1 Introduction
The ValueCut series cutting plotters feature a standard Automatic Aligning System (AAS II) to guarantee
precise contour cutting quality by detecting the registration marks printed around the graphic.
Notice
 Avoid any kind of light source horizontally illuminating the AAS module.
- PROHIBITED - ACCEPTABLE
 DO NOT take off the cover of AAS module while in operation.
- PROHIBITED
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5.2 AAS Calibrating the System

The AAS system has one calibration procedures to ensure maximum accuracy of AAS operation. To
operate the AAS you need to learn about the method of media feeding firstly. (Refer to 4.1 Media
Loading.)
5.2.1 Media Calibration

Media Calibration is to ensure the sensor being able to recognize the registration marks.
The factory default works on a wide range of materials. However, certain types of materials may
not work properly. Performing a media calibration may become necessary while working with
such materials to change the sensitivity of AAS for greater reliability.
Media calibration adjusts the media feeding according to media type for better accuracy during
cutting.
 When to use
We suggest white media for best cutting result. It is not necessary to perform media calibration every
time unless the registration marks on the printed media become undetectable in AAS sensing process.
5.2.2 AAS Calibration

The first registration mark is designed to be different in order to identify the origin for AAS
auto-detection. The following precaution must be aware for registration marks to be read
automatically.
 Type of media
 Registration mark pattern
 Reading range required for detection the registration marks
 Position for registration marks and medium
The registration marks have to be:
 Created by cutting software for ValueCut
 In black color (printing quality of registration marks is essential; incorrect, misaligned colors,
blurry or smeared printout might leading to inaccurate cutting result)
 Length: The length of marks
 Range: 5mm~50mm
 Optimized Setting: 25mm
 Thickness: The line thickness of marks
 Range: 1mm~2mm
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 Margin: The distance between marks and images

 Range: 0mm~50mm
The cutter cannot detect the marks while:
 Cutter carriage is not located near the outside area of first mark before detecting (See the
picture in page 5-7 for auto-detecting area of first mark.)
 Medium thickness is more than 0.8mm
 Transparent medium is used
 Non-monochrome drawing. The marks can’t be read if is printed on colored medium
 Dirty or creased medium surface
5.2.3 AAS II on ValueCut

There are three types of AAS II mark patterns: 4-Point Positioning, Segmental Positioning, and Multiple
Copies. Note that before print out your designs by inkjet printers, the registration marks have to be
created on your graphic designs by cutting software. Hand-made marks or drawings won’t be
reorganized by Mutoh cutting plotters.
1. 4-Point Positioning
This is the basic mark pattern that AAS II will auto detect four registration marks and contour cut
images inside those marks.
 Command: Esc.D1;(XDist);(YDist):
 Layout: 4 L-shaped marks at the 4 corners around the design
2. Segmental Positioning
In addition to 4 original points, the intermediate registration marks are added on both X axis and Y
axis to help contour cut accurately, especially for cutting large images.
 Command: Esc.D2;(XDist);(YDist);(XStep);(YStep):
 Layout:
In-between distance on X: 200~600mm, default 300mm
In-between distance on Y: 200-600mm, default 300mm
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 High Precision Long Picture Cutting

ValueCut performs segmental cutting to enhance output qualities.
 The object will be output following the Data Block pattern based on the Segmental
Positioning parameters.
 Cutting sequence: Date Block1-> Date Block2-> Date Block3- >Date Block4
3. Multiple Copies
The function is used to duplicate images to let you cut quantities of images at a time. The AAS II
sensor will automatically scan registration marks for each individual image to ensure the contour
cutting precision.
 Command: Esc.D3;(XCopies);(YCopies);(Space):
 Layout:
Condition 1 (Default) Condition 2
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4. Automatic Distinction of the Plot Direction

For the convenience of users, ValueCut automatically detects the feeding direction of the material
when performing contour cutting. Figure 5-1 shows the Registration Mark detection sequence when
the material is fed in the standard way (1->2->3->4) while Figure 5-2 is how ValueCut detects
registration marks (3->4->1->2) when the material is reversely fed. ValueCut is able to detect
registration marks and performs contour cutting however users feed the media.
Direction detection steps:

a. Detects the position of the 3rd Registration Mark
b. Proceeds to the 4th Registration Mark to detect the direction
(The existing detection procedure will be performed, followed by the detection of new line
segments)
c. The information is reflected in the driver and recalculated before output
d. The registration mark detection and object output process is implemented
(Registration Mark detection sequence: 3->4->1->2)
5.3 Printer Test

Before performing AAS contour cutting, it’s recommended to print out a test file that you can find in the
enclosed Installation CD to make sure the AAS II cutting accuracy of ValueCut.
There are two testing files for AASII:
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AAS offset Calibration.pdf (Print data)

AAS offset Calibration.plt (Cutting data)
1. Print out the Print data by 100%. ( Please use high precision printer)
2. Load the graphic to ValueCut and sent the Cutting data to test the cutting job
You can output the cutting data from Production Manager of FlexiSTARTER.
3. If there are any adjustments to be made, you can change the offset value by following the steps:
 Measure the offset values from the printed line and the actual cutting line.
 Enter the AAS Offset under MISC function for the values you just measured, then
press Enter
 Test the cutting again
 AAS II offset X and Y value is defined as following:
Horizontal line is defined as X and vertical is defined as Y (when facing the cutting
plotter)
When the actual cutting line and the printed line need to be changed towards the
direction of origin mark, then simply add the negative value of the offset. If the
direction is from the opposite of the origin mark, then enter positive values for the
offset (see the following figures). This method applies to both X and Y axes.
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Note:
 Before adjusting the AAS II settings, please proceed scaling for width and length.
 The blade offset value isn’t set for this test graphic, please set it according to the blade you
use.
5.4 Registration Mark Offset Range

Please correctly load your media (refer to the alignment ruler on the platen) to make sure the registration
marks are successfully detected. Deviation exceeds the range below will lead to detection failure.
5.5 Contour Cutting

For accurate contour cutting with AAS function, please proceed the following steps:
Step 1
Creating Graphics
 Create the graphic that you want to print and cut in your software.
 Create a contour for cutting around the graphic.
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TIPS1: Leave some space between the graphic and contour line.
TIPS2: Create the contour in a separate layer and assign a different color for it.
 Add registration marks around the graphic.
Note:
The Multiple Copies function is also available. It automatically copy the graphic and registration
marks.
Step 2
Placing the Registration Marks
 The AAS Layout Instruction:
* Auto-detection function on the 1st mark covers the grey area

 Suggested 30mm margin on both left and right sides of media sheet.
 Suggested 50-70 mm margin on top and bottom edge of the media sheet to prevent
sheets dropping or any error occurred while media sizing.
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Step 3
Print the Graphics
 Print the graphic and the marks with your printer
(Scaling = 100%).
 When printing on a roll media, make sure the orientation as following:
Step 4
 The Origin Mark is different from the rest registration marks. Please make sure the media is
fed with correct direction.
or
Step 5
Cut the Contour
 Send out the command from software to perform the contour cutting job.
5.6 Tips for AAS

For getting better results of contour cutting, there are some tips below for your reference.
 Keep light sources simple and avoid illuminating from the sides of cutter.
 Adjust the cutting speed to between 300~600mm/sec.
 Avoid the registration marks locating on the tracks of pinch rollers.
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ValueCut USER MANUAL Maintenance
6 Maintenance
This chapter explains the basic maintenance (i.e. cleaning the cutting plotter) required for the cutting
plotter. Except for the procedures mentioned below, all other maintenance must be performed by a
qualified service technician.
6.1 Cleaning the Cutting Plotter

Cleaning the machine properly and regularly will ensure optimal performance out of your machine.
Cleaning Precaution !
 Unplug the cutting plotter before cleaning it in
order to prevent electrical shock.
 Never use solvents, abrasive cleaners or strong

detergents for cleaning. They may damage the
surface of the cutting plotter and the moving parts.
Recommended Methods:
 Gently wipe the cutting plotter surface with a lint-free cloth. If necessary, with a damp cloth
immersed in water or alcohol. Dry and wipe any remaining residue off a soft, lint-free cloth.
 Wipe all dust and dirt from the tool carriage rails.
 Use a vacuum cleaner to empty any accumulated dirt and media residue beneath the pinch roller
housing.
 Clean the platen, paper sensors and pinch rollers with a damp cloth immersed in water or alcohol,
and dry with a soft, lint-free cloth.
 Wipe dust and dirt from the stand.
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6.2 Cleaning the Grid Drum
1. Turn off the cutting plotter, and move the tool carriage away from the area needed to be cleaned.
2. Raise the pinch rollers and move them away from the grid drum for cleaning.
3. Use a bristle brush (a toothbrush is acceptable) to remove dust from the drum surface. Rotate the
drum manually while cleaning. Refer to Figure 6-1.
Figure 6-1
6.3 Cleaning the Pinch Rollers
1. If the pinch rollers require a thorough cleaning, use a lint-free cloth or cotton swab to wipe away the
accumulated dust from the rubber portion of the pinch rollers. To prevent the pinch rollers from
rotating while cleaning, use your finger to hold the pinch rollers to prevent them from rotation
2. To remove the deeply-embedded or persistent dust, use the lint-free cloth or cotton swab moistened
Note:
with rubbing alcohol.
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.
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7 Trouble Shooting
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
plotter, not the result of an interface problem or a malfunction in your computer or a software problem.
Why is the cutting plotter not functioning?
Possible Causes:
7.1 Non-operation Problems

Check the following first:
 Does the AC power cord plug in properly?
 Does the AC power cord connected to the power connector properly?
 Does the power LED still illuminate?
Solutions:
If the LCM is able to display the message, the cutting plotter should be in a normal
condition. Switch off the cutting plotter and turn it on again to see if the problem still
existing.
If the LCM is not able to display any message, contact the technician from your dealer.
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7.2 Operational Problems

Some mechanical problems or failure during operation will cause some problems. If the problem still
exists after the recommended actions have been taken, have your cutting plotter serviced.
7.2.1 LCM Error Messages

The error messages shown on the LCM present the problem first, and followed by recommended
actions.
This message indicates that there might be a

Error; Check Media
Or Drum Or X Motor problem on the X axis (the media feeding
direction). Check if the drum is working well and if
the media is well loaded. Correct the problem and
re-power on to reboot system.
This message indicates that there might be an

Error; Check Media
Or Y Motor obstruction to carriage relating to a problem on the Y
axis (the carriage moving direction). Correct the
problem and re-power on to reboot system.
This message indicates that the blade up/down

Error;Check Carriag
Sensor Or VC Motor sensor malfunction. Re-power on to re-boot system.
If the problem still exists, find a serviceman.
This message indicates that the cutting exceeds the

Graph Was Clipped cutting limit. Reload larger media or re-scale the plot
Data In Buffer
to a smaller size; then press the key followed by the
display of LCM to continue.
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7.2.2 Other operational problems

1. Pinch rollers
Note: Never press the top release grip (the release grip is fully pressed when a clip sound is heard)
and pull the bottom release grip at the same time as the pictures shown below. This will prevent
you from disabling the pinch roller as the stop bar will not reach the correct position and therefore
will not be functioning.
Disable
Press down
Press down
Stop bar
Push
Enable
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2. Media is rolled up during the cutting process

Step 1 Turn off the cutting plotter
Step 2 Move the pinch rollers to the side
Step 3 Pull the lever up
Step 4 Trim off the rolled up part of the media
Step 5 Reload the material
3 The media runs diagonally

Step 1 Stop the operation
Step 4 Reload the media and make sure the media is correctly loaded (refer to the alignment ruler).
4. The media lifts

Step 1 Stop the operation
Step 4 Reload the sheet and ensure there are two pinch rollers on the very two sides of the sheet.
Step 5 Ensure the vacuum is on (check the control panel) and increase the number of pinch rollers.
5. The start and end points of the object are shifted

Step 3 Reload the media and increase the number of pinch rollers.
Step 4 Activate “Over Cut” in “Tool Select” on the control panel if the above does not work
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7.3 Cutting Plotter/Computer Communication Problems

The messages showed below present problems in relation to cutting plotter/computer communication.
Communication Error Is the connection cable connected to

Setup: MISC. key the cutting plotter and computer
properly?
Yes No
Has the interface setting been Refer to Chapter 2 -

done correctly? Connecting your cutting
plotter.
Yes No
Try the communication between Refer to the “MISC” key in Chapter

your cutting plotter and computer. 3 - Description of Operation for the
If it still does not work, have your port setup.
cutting plotter serviced.
Note:
The computer also needs to set up compatible communication parameters to the cutting plotter set up.
If your cutting plotter cannot recognize the

HP-GL/2 Cmd. Error HP-GL/2 or HP-GL commands, please check the
HP-GL/2 or HP-GL commands applied to your
cutting plotter are used properly.
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7.4 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.)
Yes No
Does the cutting plotter interface Most well known cutting software in the
match the requirements of your world have drivers for our cutting
software? plotters. If not, use software that has
HP-GL and HP-GL/2 emulation
Yes No supports and you can chose the
following three drivers:
Does your Refer to Chapter 2 -  A3 size: HP7475A
software Connecting your  A1 size: HP7580A
recommend using cutting plotter.  A0 size: HP Draf Pro Exl or HP
a different cable? Draf Master
Yes No
Try using the Does the software

recommended vendor provide a
cable. sample file?
Yes No
Re-power on the cutting Do something about the error

plotter and try to send message display on LCM, or
the file again. consult your software vendor.
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7.5 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?
Yes No
Is the blade dull or Refer to Chapter 2.4

chipped? “ Blade Installation”
Yes No
Replace Is tool force set up

with a new properly? (The default for
blade tool force is 80 gf)
Yes No
Is the tool offset set up Adjust the tool force to obtain an

properly? optimum blade force. Refer to
Chapter 4.3 “Cutting Force and Offset
Adjustment”
Yes No
Is there any dirt adhered to the Adjust the tool offset to

blade? obtain an optimum value.
Yes No
Remove the blade Please contact your dealer for technician

and clean it. support.
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FlexiSTARTER Quick Start Guide ValueCut USER MANUAL
8 FlexiSTARTER Quick Start Guide
8.1 Introduction
FlexiSTARTER ValueCut Edition is special software to plot AI / EPS / PDF...etc format data from the
ValueCut with a simple operation.
8.2 Install of the FlexiSTARTER

Please insert the DVD for installation of the ValueCut into the computer. Please open it and click on
1"English".
1
2
Click on 2"Install FlexiSTARTER ValueCut Edition". Then, the installer of the FlexiSTARTER ValueCut
Edition may start up. Install following the wizard.
Note: Requires internet access to install and activate FlexiSTARTER. Make sure to connect
the PC to internet before installation.
Activation code
DVD case
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ValueCut USER MANUAL FlexiSTARTER Quick Start Guide
Once you confirm the "Activation Code" entry screen, input the 20digits alphanumeric characters
(attached to the back side of DVD case) and press the key.
If this is the first time to use FlexiSTARTER, you may have to activate the software by internet.
Please press the "Open in Web Browser Now" key.
Internet Explorer will boot up and the below screen will show up.
You may have to create your account so input your E-mail address to "5" and press the "Create Account"
key. Then URL will be sent to your E-mail address.
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Check your E-mail once you receive the below message. If you cannot receive or made a mistake on
your E-mail address, input other E-mail address to 6 and press the "Send" key.
There is a link (for account registration) attached on the E-mail. Access to this link and create your
account.
Input all required information and press the "Create Account" key.
If you want to change the displayed language, please select from the below tab.
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Once you complete the account registration, continue the activation.

Press the "Activate Now" key.
Below screen will show up if the activation is completely done.
Go back to the installer screen once you confirm the activation is done.
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Go back to the installer screen and press the key. Authenticate the license via internet.
License is certified if "Licensing Successful" shows up.

If you press the key, license information will show up. Press key and installation is
done.
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8.3 Start up of the FlexiSTARTER

After the installation of the FlexiSTARTER ValueCut Edition, two software
are installed; the FlexiSTARTER that makes it possible to create and edit
cutting date and the Production Manager that allows you to manage cutting
job from the FlexiSTARTER ValueCut and control device of the ValueCut.
Each icon may be present on the desktop.
Double-click on the FlexiSTARTER ValueCut Edition icon to start. Also, double-click on the Production
Manager icon to start.
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8.4 Add Device by Using the Production Manager

When the Production Manager starts up for the first time after the installation of the program, the Add
Setup window appears as the diagram below. This screen enables you to set up device of the ValueCut.
1 You can see "Mutoh" selected in the box saying

"What is the brand name of your vinyl cutter?"
2 Select a model of the ValueCut you have in the
1
box saying "What is the model name of your
2 Mutoh?"
3 The right screen may appear after you press
.
4 Leave default in the box saying "What do you want

4 to call your new setup?" unless you intend to
customize it.
5 After clicking on dextrally, select
5 "USB_Printer_0" from the pull-down menu in the box
saying "How is your ValueCut VC-1300 connected to
your computer?"
6
6 "ValueCut" may be added in the screen of the
Production Manager after you press .
Note: "USB_Printer_0" will not be displayed if the plotter is not connected with USB cable.
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8.5 Initial Settings of the Production Manager

8.5.1 Change to the setting of leaving job that finishes running
The Production Manager window can hold a job following the figure below. This is how to leave cutting
job in the screen after the cut.
2
1
1 Select a model
2 Select "Default Job Properties" from the Setup
menu.
3 Then, the Default Job Properties window may

open.
4 Select "Hold" in the After output blank, then you
press .
4
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8.5.2 Change unit of measures used in the Production Manager

Open the Preferences window from the Edition menu of the Production Manager and change settings as
follows.
1. Change the unit.

1 2. Select the precision and press the button.
2 3. Check the box if you want to disable the job name
and thumbnail image transmission.
Press the
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8.6 Basic Settings

8.6.1 Overview of the FlexiSTARTER screen
After the FlexiSTARTER starts up, the screen is as follows.
Change a setting of length following the instruction written in blue.
1
2
7
4 Origin: Clicking and dragging makes it possible to change the original point of the
scale. In addition, you can set up unit of measures in the FlexiSTARTER by
clicking on it with the right mouse button. "Millimeters" should be applied.
Names of the each part in this screen:

1 Main Menu
2 Standard Toolbar
5 3 3 Design Area
4 Main Toolbar
5 View Toolbar
6 Swatch Table
7 Cloud page
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Additionally, select "Design Central" and "Fill/Stroke Editor" from the View Window menu and open the
screens. These screens are frequency in use.
The displayed content of the Design Central screen depends on a selected tool. The figure example right
above means a size of paper in the Design Central window.
The Fill/ Stroke Editor screen allows you to set up a color and a line type.
8.6.2 Standard Toolbar

Only usable icons are active.
: Open a new window.

: Open a file.
: Save a file you create.
: Load a file. It places on an executed window.
: Write a file in a format except for the FlexiSTARTER.
: Print out by using a printer registered in a computer
: Open the Cut/Plot window
: Open the Cut Contour window
: Cut
: Copy
: Attach a copied object
: Undo
: Redo
: Open "Design Central", "Fill/Stroke", "Color Mixer", "Color Specs" and "Swatch Table".
: Cloud page
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8.6.3 Main Toolbar

The tools in parenthesis are the extension tools that may appear when you click on them for a while.
( ): Select Tool that selects an object

( ): Text Tool that makes it possible to enter text
( ): Bezier Path Tool that creates a path
( ): Rectangle Tool that makes a rectangle
: Select Point Tool that makes a point of path
: Contour cut that extracts a contour cut line
: Measure Tool that measures length
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8.7 Create the Character

For an instance, construct characters: "ABC" 100 millimeters height.
1. Click on in the main toolbar and click in the design area discretionally.
2. Assign 100millimeters in height in the Design Central window.
3. Then, enter "ABC" from the keyboard.
4. Click on in the standard toolbar, then the Cut/Plot window may open.
At the same time the Production Manager starts up.
3 Other settings
a : Character Font
: Font Size
: Character Width Scale
: Character Slant
: Tracking
: Vertical Offset
: Line Spacing
: Character Orientation
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8.7.1 Cut/Plot Window

The Cut/Plot window has four tabs as follows:
General tab
Set up:
 Material size
 Position
 Size
 Copies
Panel tab
Set up for job that exceeds media size:
Panel size
Title
Overlap
Option tab
Set up:
Basic setting like weed lines or driver options.
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Advanced tab
Set up applicative cutting job.
Let's try to cut.

Set somewhere around A3 size sheet sideways to the ValueCut.
8.8 Cut the Character

Execute cutting job in the Cut/Plot window with each of the tabs as follows:
1. Click on , then media size loaded to

1
the ValueCut may appear.
2
2. Select "Send now" in the Send mode.
3. Select copies falling within the media

3 size. This time, three sheets are applied.
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4. Place a check mark in "Weed border".
4
5. Click on , then the window may
open. Select "Cut First" in and click
on and close the window.
6. Click on to send cutting data

to the ValueCut, then the cutting job may
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8.9 Create Date of the Contour Cut Line

8.9.1 Procedure of the cut contour
The FlexiSTARTER ValueCut Edition allows you to read in and edit data created in the Adobe Illustrator
or the CorelDRAW. This is the procedure of the cut contour using the sample data made for the
FlexiSTARTER ValueCut Edition.
Procedure:
1. Read in the design data made in the Illustrator or others by the FlexiSTARTER ValueCut Edition.
2. Extract the contour cut line from the data red in.
3. Place the contour cut mark that is ValueCut-readable around the contour cut line extracted.
4. Print the cutting data of the contour cut from the printer connected to the computer.
5. After loading the media printed, execute the cutting job from the FlexiSTARTER.
8.9.2 Read in the data of the Adobe Illustrator

Select "Open" from the file menu in the FlexiSTARTER.
Read in the sample data: "Airborne.ai."
"Airborne.ai" is in these folders as follows:
As in the 64bit OS
C:¥Program Files (x86)¥Mutoh¥FlexiSTARTER ValueCut Edition¥Samples¥Illustrator
As in the 32bit OS
C:¥Program Files¥Mutoh¥FlexiSTARTER ValueCut Edition¥Samples¥Illustrator
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8.9.3 Create data of the contour cut line
1 1. Hover the mouse pointer over the whole

image.
2
2. Select "Cut Contour" from the Effects
menu.
3
3. Set up in the Design Central window as
a
follows:
b a. Select "Contour"
b. Make length from the object 5.0 mm.
c. Click on to verify the contour.
c
Fix the contour line.
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8.9.4 Cut contour mark

The FlexiSTARTER ValueCut Edition enables to add the cut contour
mark for the ValueCut use to cutting data. There are three kinds of the
cut mark for the ValueCut use.
・4 Point
・Horizontal
・Vertical
・Mutoh 4 Point Positioning
・Mutoh Segment Positioning
・Mutoh Segment Cutting Manual
Three cut marks overview:
Auto
4 Point, Horizontal, Vertical

Each of them will perform the position adjustment manually. This will be useful when Registration mark
detection from the AAS sensor is unable. (e.g. reflective sheet...)
* Please refer to 8.10.4 Manual Alignment Procedure (Reference) for the manual adjustment procedure.
Mutoh 4 Point Positioning

Select it in the case of the standard cut. The ValueCut detects four reg. mark and makes the alignment.
Mutoh Segment Positioning

For the purpose of a long length plot cut, this Mutoh segment positioning prints the reg. marks at
50-centimeter intervals toward the same direction of the media feed. When the ValueCut cuts, detects all
the marks and makes the alignment. In concord with data, cutting job is executed. Because a media
moves back and forth to length of cutting data, the media sometimes happens to slip or jam.
Mutoh Segment Cutting

The ValueCut prints the same reg. marks as the Mutoh Segment Positioning and makes the alignment
between the marks. When cutting job starts, the ValueCut feeds the media by 50 centimeters, then cuts
it in sequence in the range of the media fed. It helps reduce a slip. Although it takes a while to cut a long
length plot data, the Mutoh Segment Cutting is highly recommended when the accuracy is required.
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8.9.5 Create a cut contour mark

In the aftermath of "8.9.3. Create data of the contour cut line" on the previous page, this is how to create
a contour cut mark.
1
1. Select "Contour Cut Mark" from the
Effects menu.
“If "Contour Cut Mark" is not active

from the Effects menu, select the
contour.
2. The contour cut mark may be created.

Assign a kind of the mark from the
2 Design Central window. This time, Mutoh
4 Point Positioning is applied.
3. Set up in the Design Central window as follows:

a. Select "Mutoh 4 Point Positioning".
3 b. Set up length from the object to the mark. Generally,
leave "0".
a c. Set up copies horizontal direction. "1"
d. Set up copies vertical direction. "1"
b e. Set up a interval of the copies. It’s not necessary for this
c time.
d f. Select the contour cut mark size. (10mm - 25mm)
e g. Click on to confirm the cut contour mark.
f g
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8.10 Cut Contour

8.10.1 Image Print
Print on a printer registered in a computer from the FlexiSTARTER ValueCut Edition. Select "Print…"
from the File menu and print cutting data of the cut contour. As to the printing procedure, refer to the
printer manual you use.
8.10.2 Cut contour window

Select "Cut Contour" from the File menu, then the Cut Contour window may open.
It has three tabs.
General tab
 Set up:
 Material size
 Position
Option tab
 Set up a cutting of the ValueCut like the driver options.
Advanced tab
 Set up applicative cutting job.
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8.10.3 Cut Contour

The basic setup is the same as the Cut/Plot window.
The ValueCut executes to cut the contour in the following process.
1
1. Click on to detect and present
media size attached to the ValueCut.
2
2. Select "Send now" in the Send mode

blank.
3. Place the check mark in the Weed

3
border.
4 4. Click on , then in the opened

window select "Cut First". Click on
to close the window.
5. Click on to send the

ValueCut cutting data. Then, the cutting
job may start.
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8.10.4 Manual Alignment Procedure (Reference)

"Manual Adjustment" => Move the pen head from the JOG Key and adjust to the mark without
using the AAS Registration mark detection. This will be useful when Registration mark detection from the
AAS sensor is unable. (e.g. reflective sheet...)
"4 point" => Adjust the slant / expansion and contraction by 4points.
"Horizontal" and "Vertical" will only adjust the slant by 2points.
Use the ball-point pen holder instead of scope. Set the ball-point pen to pen head before plotting.
Adjust the tip of the ball-point pen on top the middle position of the registration mark.
If it is hard to recognize the exact middle position, press the pen holder up and down to check the
position..
There are 2options to adjust the alignment.

Interactive alignment (Manual)
Digitize alignment (Bomb sight)
Note: Digitize alignment (Bomb sight) => correspond to Main Firmware Ver3.00 or above.
Procedure of "Interactive alignment (Manual)"

Adjust the position from the PC side cursor key or from the below screen arrow button.
Adjust the position from #1 registration mark (next #2.....).
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Once the 4point (2point) adjustment is done, below message will show up and then change the holder to
cutter holder. Press "OK" key and will start plotting.
Procedure of "Digitize alignment (Bomb sight)"

Adjust the position from the Plotter side JOG key.
Below message will show up to the Flexi once plotting starts and at the same time plotter side display will
change to below.
~|{} move to P1X

X: Y:
Move the pen head (pen tip) to registration mark#1 from the plotter side JOG key.
Press "ENTER" key at the point the registration mark and pen head (pen tip) overlaps.
Click OK In your
Cutting software
And then press the Flexi "OK" key. Follow the same steps for registration mark#2, #3......
Once the 4point (2point) adjustment is done, below message will show up and then change the holder to
cutter holder. Press "OK" key and will start plotting.
Note: Digitize alignment (Bomb sight) => correspond to Main Firmware Ver3.00 or above.
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8.11 Feature List

The following table is a feature lists of flexi each series.
Please refer to the column of "FlexiSTARTER".
Flexi SIGN-PRO
Flexi SIGN-PRO
Flexi STARTER
Flexi STARTER
Flexi SIGN
Flexi SIGN
Getting Started Working with Text
Navigator View ○ Text Block Size ○
Repeat ○ ○ Braille Opt Opt
Working with Files Barcode ○
Job Info ○ ○ Insert Symbol ○
Job Estimation ○ Define Character ○ x
Templates ○ Text Styles ○ x
Using Design Editor URW Font Support Opt Opt
Design Editor ○ ○ Working with Bitmaps
Arranging Objects Scanning ○ ○
Same Width / Same Height ○ Creating New Bitmaps ○
Auto Serialize ○ Rasterize ○ ○
Distribute ○ Resample ○
True Shape Nesting ○ Opt Color mode ○ ○
Clear Transform ○ Filters ○
Working with Color Marquee ○ ○
Eyedropper ○ ○ Lasso ○
Modify Color Libraries ○ Magic Wand ○
Measure Color ○ Move ○ ○
Create Duotone Swatch ○ Eraser ○ ○
Create CMYK Swatch ○ Paintbrush ○
Create Current Palette Swatch ○ ○ Pencil ○ BW
Using Fill/Stroke Editor Fill ○ BW
Patterns ○ Crop ○
Gradients ○ ○ Stamp ○
Overprint ○ Auto Trace ○ ○
Working with Shapes Color Trace ○
Circle ○ ○ Centerline Trace ○ ○
Fan ○ Picture Cut ○ ○
Arrow ○
Parametric Shape ○
Convert to Shape ○
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Flexi SIGN-PRO
Flexi STARTER
Flexi SIGN
Working with Effects
Fuse ○ ○
Separate Overlap ○
Stripe ○ ○
Blend ○
Lens ○
Underbase ○
Finisher ○
Color Trapping ○ ○
Graphic Styles ○ ○
Contour ○ ○ ○
Working with Measurements and Labels
Dimensions / Labels ○ ○
Automatic Dimension ○ ○
Dimension to Page ○ ○
Configuring the System for Color Printing
Color Settings ○
Soft Proof ○
Cutting your Design
Cut/Plot ○ ○ ○
Printing your Design
RIP and Print ○
CASmate Tracing Features
Bezier Tracing ○ ○
Enhanced Curves Tracing ○ ○
Enhanced Corners Tracing ○ ○
Centerline Vectorization ○ ○
Color Vectorization ○
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8.12 Troubleshooting
8.12.1 Can not send the data from FlexiSTARTER
Confirm the port setting of FlexiSTARTER.
When you turn on the plotter after the FlexiSTARTER, you may not be able to send data to the plotter.
Set the output port to "USB_Printer_0" again.
Refer to the 8.4 Add Device by Using the Production Manager
Check the length of the USB cable.

Is the USB cable too long?
Use the cable less than 3m.
Check the setting of the serial port.

Flexi and plotters have to match the communication setting.
Check the Communications setup.
Refer to the 8.4 Add Device by Using the Production Manager and 3.4 Menu Items
8.12.2 How to change the pen up speed

Change the pen up speed with the Control Panel of the plotter.
Refer to the 3.4 Menu Items.
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ValueCut USER MANUAL Appendix
9 Appendix
9.1 ValueCut Specification

Model Number VC-600 VC-1300 VC-1800
Operational Method Roller-Type
Max. Cutting Width 610mm (24in) 1320mm (52in) 1830mm(72in)
Max. Cutting Length 50m (164ft)
Max. Media Loading Width 770mm (30.3in) 1594mm(62.7in) 1900mm(74.8in)
Min. Media Loading Width 50mm (1.97in) 300mm (11.8in)
Number of Pinch Rollers 3 4 6
Acceptable Material Thickness 0.8mm (0.03in)
Drive Motor DC Servo Control
Cutting Force 5~600 g
Max. Cutting Speed 1530 mm/sec (60ips / Diagonal)
Acceleration 4.2 G (gravity)
Offset 0~1.0 mm (with an increase of 0.025mm)
Memory Buffer 4 MB
Interfaces USB 2.0 (Full Speed) and Serial (RS-232C)
Type of Command HP-GL, HP-GL/2
Mechanical Resolution 0.006mm
Software Resolution 0.025 mm

Distance Accuracy ±0.254 mm or ±0.1% of move, whichever is greater
Repeatability ±0.1mm
Control Panel LCD (20 digits x 2 lines), 14 Keys, 1 Power LED
Power Supply AC 100-240V, 50/60 Hz (auto switching)
Power Consumption 251.8 watts
Dimension (HxWxD) mm 414 * 930 * 490 1166 * 1754 * 667 750 * 2170 * 1160
(HxWxD) in 16.3 * 36.6 * 19.2 45.9 * 69.1 * 26.3 29.5 * 85.4 * 45.7
Net Weight 18 kg 50 kg 64 kg
Stand Optional Standard
Media Basket Optional Standard
Operation Temperature 15℃~30℃/ 60°F~86°F
Environment Humidity 25% ~ 75%
 The specification and data sheet may vary with different materials used. In order to obtain the best output quality,
please maintain the machine regularly and properly.
 Mutoh reserves the right to change the specifications at any time without notice.
 The above listed specification values are effective only when operated with media certified by Mutoh.
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Appendix ValueCut USER MANUAL
9.2 Blade Specification
For cutting thick fluorescent and reflective vinyl. Also for cutting detailed
work in standard vinyl.
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.
The blade is 60° with Green Cap, 0.50 mm blade offset
For cutting thin sandblast mask and stencil with friction feed or sprocket
feed machine.
The blade is 60° with Blue Cap, 0.25 mm blade offset
For Cutting small text and fine detail. Sharp blade with smallest offset.
The blade is 42° with Black Cap, 0.175 mm blade offset
For thin and delicate media such as window tint
The blade is 25° with Yellow Cap(5-unit package), 0.25 mm blade offset
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ValueCut USER MANUAL Appendix
9.3 About the Tool
A generic term referring to the blade that cuts the sheet, the pen that does plotting, and the LED
bombsight (option) used for pointing to the reference point.
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
Protrusion length of
the blade
Thickness of the
Thickness of the media(t1)
base paper(t2)
Length of protrusion = t1 + t 2/ 2, but for your convenience you may just make it about 0.3mm ~ 0.5mm
beyond the blade holder tip.
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Appendix ValueCut USER MANUAL
9.4 Consumable and Optional Item List
Consumable Items
Part Number Item Name

VC-CHD Cutting Blade Holder
VC-CBRE5 Cutting Blade Red Cap (45° 0.25）(5pcs/box)
VC-CBGR1 Cutting Blade Green Cap (60° 0.5）(1pce/box)
VC-CBBU1 Cutting Blade Blue Cap (60° 0.25)(1pce/box)
VC-CBBK1 Cutting Blade Black Cap (42° 0.175)(1pce/box)
VC-CBYE5 Cutting Blade Yellow Cap (25° 0.25)(5pcs/box)
PSGB-BK Pressurized Ballpoint Pen
VC-CMAT Cutting Pad (W6mm*L10m)
VC-PT Pouncing Tool assembly (Diameter: 1.5mm)
VC-PMAT Pouncing Pad(L=1.5m)
VC-TW Tweezers(L=11cm W=0.85cm )
VC-SB Safe Blade
Optional Items
Part Number Item Name
VC-STD600 Stand for VC-600 (with Basket)
VC-TBL Add-on flat table for VC-600
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USER MANUAL

Sign Cutting Plotter

 MUTOH, ValueCut, VC-600, VC-1300, VC-1800, ValueJet are registered trademarks or

 No part of this product or publication may be reproduced, copied, or transmitted in any

Thank you for purchasing the ValueCut Cutting Plotter.

 Always connect the power cable to a grounded outlet.

Pull up bottom to release grip

1 General Information ............................................ 9

3 The Control Panel.............................................. 35

4.1.2 Loading the Roll Media ............................................................................................................ 45

5 Automatic Aligning System II........................... 52

7 Trouble Shooting ............................................... 63

8 FlexiSTARTER Quick Start Guide .................... 70

8.5.2 Change unit of measures used in the Production Manager .................................................... 78

‧VC-600 for media width: 50mm(1.97”) ~ 770mm(30.3”)

‧VC-1300 for media width: 50mm(1.97”) ~ 1594mm(62.7”)

‧VC-1800 for media width: 300mm(11.8”) ~ 1900mm(74.8”)

1.2 Package Items

3. Flexible Media Support System Package

4. Media Basket (VC-1300/1800 only) (VC-600 opt.)

1.3 Production Features

‧ Tri-port connectivity provides you with greater flexibility

1.4 Appearance of ValueCut

1.4.1 The Front View

Grid Drums – move the

Control panel – consists of 14

Slicer Groove – slice off the

Platen – provides the surface

Alignment Rulers – media

Cutting Pad – provides the guide line marks.

protection of blade when the

1.4.2 The Back View

1.4.3 The Whole View of ValueCut

Roll Holder – holds and

Side Beam –supports the Roll Holder Guide

1.4.4 The Left Side View

Power Switch – On when switches to [I]; Off to

Circuit Breaker – 3 Amp.

AC Power Connector – used to insert the AC power

1.4.5 The Right Side View

Serial Interface Connector (RS232C) – used

USB Connector – used to connect the cutting

 Carefully handle the cutter to prevent any injuries.

2. Choosing a proper place before setting up the cutting plotter

 The machine can be approached easily from any direction.

 Keep enough space for the machine, accessories and supplies.

 Keep the working area stable, avoiding sever vibration.

 Keep the temperature between 15 and 30℃ (60-86oF) in the workshop.

 Protecting the machine from dust and strong air current.

 Preventing the machine from direct sunlight or extremely bright lighting.

3. Connecting the Power Supply

 Insert the plug (male) into a grounded power outlet.

2.2 Stand & Flexible Media Support System (VC-1300/1800)

(2) Stand beam

をbe assembled by at least two people.

Roll holder support

Roll holder support

2.3 Desktop Flexible Media Support System (VC-600)