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Puma IV Series

User Manual

http://www.GCCworld.com

V.4 2019 Apr.

NOTICE

GCC reserves the right to modify the information contained in this user
manual at any time without prior notice; un-authorized modification, copying
distribution or display is prohibited. All comments, queries or
suggestions concerning this manual please consult with your local dealer.

V.4 2019 Apr.

Puma IV User Manual

Important Information

Thanks for your purchase of GCC Puma IV Series Cutting Plotter. For
your safety and to optimize the performance of the Puma IV, please read
the user manual completely and keep it in a correct location.

PRECAUTIONS IN USE
 For safety concern, please always hold the cutter firmly from the bottom
when moving it. Do not move the cutter by clasping the depression area on
both sides.

 Do not shake or drop the blade holder, a blade tip maybe fly out.
 During operation, keep away from any moving parts of the cutter (such as
the carriage, drums). Also be careful that your clothing and hairs do not be
caught.
 Always connect the power cable to a grounded outlet.
 Always use the accessory power cable that is provided. Do not wire the
power cable so that it becomes bent or caught between objects.
 Do not connect the power cable to branching outlet to which other
machines are also connected, or use an extension cable. There is danger
of overheating and of misoperation of the machine.
 Keep the tools away from children where they can reach.
 Always put the pinch rollers within position of the white marks.

Important Information
Puma IV User Manual

Contents
Important Information

1. General Information
1.1 Introduction 1-1
1.2 Package Items 1-1
1.3 Product Features 1-2
1.4 Appearance of Puma IV 1-3
1.4.1 The Front View 1-3
1.4.2 The Back View 1-4
1.4.3 The Whole View 1-5
1.4.4 The Left-hand Side 1-6
1.4.5 The Right-hand Side 1-6

2. Installation
2.1 Precaution 2-1
2.2 Stand & Flexible Media Support System (for P4-132LX / P4-132) 2-3
2.3 USB Cable Tie and Saddle 2-7
2.4 Desktop Flexible Media Support System (for P4-60LX / P4-60
only) 2-9
2.5 Blade Installation 2-11
2.6 Cable Connections 2-14
2.6.1 USB Interface 2-14
2.6.1.1 Connecting your GCC cutter 2-15
2.6.1.2 Installing the driver 2-15
2.6.1.3 Driver Un-installation 2-18
2.6.2 RS-232 Interface 2-21
2.6.3 Ethernet Connection 2-21
2.6.4 Data Transmitting 2-26
2.6.5 Printer Sever Shared Setting 2-26
2.7 Software Installation 2-29
2.7.1 GreatCut Installation 2-29
2.7.2 Sure Cuts A Lot Installation 2-34
2.7.2.1 Auto Installation 2-34
2.7.2.2 Manually Activate Software 2-38
2.7.2.3 Re-install Sure Cuts A Lot Software 2-39

3. The Control Panel

3.1 The LCD Panel 3-1
3.2 Menu in On-line Mode 3-2
3.3 Menu in Off-line Mode 3-3
3.4 Menu Items 3-5

4. Operation
4.1 Media Loading 4-1
4.1.1 Loading the Sheet Media 4-1
4.1.2 Loading the Roll Media 4-3
4.2 Tracking Performance 4-6
4.3 Cutting Force and Offset Adjustment 4-6
4.4 When Completing the Cutting Job 4-8

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4.5 Puma IV Print Driver setting 4-8

4.5.1 Puma IV Print Driver setting>Option Page 4-8
4.5.2 Puma IV Print Driver setting>Paper Page 4-13
4.6 Reference Parameter setting for different materials 4-14

5. Automatic-Aligning System
5.1 Introduction 5-1
5.2 Calibrating the System 5-2
5.2.1 Media Calibration 5-2
5.2.2 AAS Calibration 5-2
5.2.3 AAS II on Puma IV LX 5-3
5.3 Printer Test 5-5
5.4 Registration Mark Offset Range 5-7
5.5 Contour Cutting 5-7
5.6 Tips for AAS 5-9

6. Basic Maintenance
6.1 Cleaning the cutting Plotter 6-1
6.2 Cleaning the Grid Drum 6-2
6.3 Cleaning the Pinch Rollers 6-2

7. Trouble Shooting
7.1 Non-Operational Problems 7-1
7.2 Operational Problems 7-2
7.3 Communication Problems 7-3
7.4 Software Problems 7-4
7.5 Cutting Quality Problems 7-5

Appendix
A-1 Puma IV Specifications A-1
A-2 Blade Specification A-2
A-3 CorelDRAW Output Instruction A-3
A-4 CorelDRAW Plug-In Instruction A-4
A-5 Illustrator Plug-In Instruction A-5
A-6 GreatCut Plug-In Instruction A-6
A-7 SignPal 12 Instruction A-7
A-8 Sure Cuts A Lot A-8

Contents
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Chapter 1 General Information

1.1 Introduction
Puma IV 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 Puma IV series cutting plotters:
‧P4-60LX / P4-60 for media width: 70mm (2.76”) ~ 719mm (28.3”)

‧P4-132LX / P4-132 for media width: 70mm (2.76”) ~ 1470mm (57.87”)

1.2 Package Items

The package of the Puma IV 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 1
2. Stand Set (for P4-132LX / P4-132 only, optional for P4-60LX / P4-60)
 2 piece of T-shape stand
 1 piece of stand beam
1
 20 pieces of M6 screws
 1 piece of M5 L-shape hexagon screw driver
 1 piece of Installation Guide for Stand Set

3. Flexible Media Support System Package

P4-60LX / P4-132LX /
Items
P4-60 P4-132
1 set of Roll Media Flange (2 pieces) V
1 set of Roll Holder (2 pieces) V
1 set of Roll Holder Guide Bushes (4 pieces) V 1
1 set of Roll Holder Support (2 pieces) V
32 pieces of M6 screws V
1 piece of M6 L-shape hexagon screw driver V
1 piece of Roll Base V

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4. Accessories
 1 piece of User’s Compact Disk
 1 piece of AC power Cord
 1 piece of data cable (USB cable: 3m)
 1 piece of Ethernet cable
 1 set of Blade Holder Assembly (Installed in tool carriage of the cutting
1
plotter )
 1 piece of Blade (Installed in Blade Holder)
 1 piece of Safe Blade
 1 piece of Cutting Pad
 1 piece of Tweezers
 1 piece of Promise Card

1.3 Product Features

The following are the main features of the Puma IV LX / Puma IV series cutting plotters:

‧ Triple-port connectivity provides you with greater flexibility

‧ Up to 500 gram cutting force
‧ Up to 1020 mm per second (40.16 ips) cutting speed (at 45° direction)
‧ Guaranty 5-meter tracking
‧ User-friendly and multi-language control panel
‧ Enhanced Automatic-Aligning System for automatic contour cutting

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1.4 Appearance of Puma IV

1.4.1 The Front View (Figure 1-1)

Grid Drums
move the media back and
forth during operation. Tool Carriage
performs the
cutting with the Control Panel
Slicer Groove installed blade or 14 buttons and 1

cuts off the extra pen with AAS LED and 1 LCM

media easily along module. showing messages

this groove. and menus.

Cutting Pad
provides the protection of
Platen blade when the blade is
provides the surface for cutting.
supporting media while
cutting Alignment Rulers
media can be aligned
with the clear guide line
marks

Figure 1-1

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1.4.2 The Back View (Figure 1-2)

Lever Pinch Rollers

raises or lowers hold the media during cutting.
the pinch rollers.

Figure 1-2

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1.4.3 The Whole View (Figure 1-3)

**Stand for Puma IV 60 is an optional item.

Roll Holder Guide
**Stand for Puma IV 132S is a standard item.
Bushes – serve to
Roll Holder – holds keep the roll media in
and supplies the roll place when media is
media for cutting. pulled from the roll.

Roll Holder T-Stand –supports

the cutting plotter
Support – supports
roll holders.

T-Stand –supports
the cutting plotter

Stand Beam –
stabilizes the body.

Figure 1-3

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1.4.4 The Left-hand Side (Figure 1-4)

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

Fuse – 3 Amp.

AC Power Connector
Figure 1-4

1.4.5 The Right-hand Side (Figure 1-5)

Serial Interface Connector (RS232C)

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

Figure 1-5
Ethernet Connector
used to connect your cutting
plotter to a local area network.
USB Connector
used to connect the cutting plotter to a
computer through a USB cable.

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Chapter 2 Installation
2.1 Precaution

Notice 1

 Carefully handle the cutter to prevent any injuries.

 Make sure the power switch is off before installing the cutting plotter.

Notice 2 A proper place for installation the cutting plotter

Please select a proper location that meets the following conditions.

 The machine can be approached easily from any direction.

 Keep at least 60 cm space in front and behind the machine.
 Make sure the cutter is placed on a flat, level and sturdy surface
 The operation temperature should be between 15 and 30℃ (60-86oF) in the workshop.
 Keep the relative humidity between 25% and 75% in the workshop.
 Protecting the machine from dust and air current.
 Preventing the machine from direct sunlight.

Notice 3 Connecting the Power Supply

Check the plug of the power cord to see if it matches 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.

Notice 4 Tightening or Loosing Screws with Screwdriver

Whether manual or electric screwdriver, be careful not to use excess torque force when
tightening or loosing screws. When tightening or loosing iron and stainless steel screws,
please refer to the following screw torque standard table, other materials screws are not
included.

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Screw Torque value (kgf-cm)

diameter Torque standard for high hardness materials
M3 6
M4 16
M5 30
M6 50

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2.2 Stand & Flexible Media Support System (for P4-132LX / P4-132)

Please follow procedure below to assemble stand and media support system.

Step 1 Please examine supplied items in the accessory box of stand carton before you
install:
Stand is a optional item for Puma IV 60 LX / Puma IV 60, Item List：
 2 piece of T-shape stand
 1 piece of stand beam
 20 pieces of M6 screws
 1 piece of M5 L-shape hexagon screw driver
 1 piece of Installation Guide for Stand Set

Step 2
 Remove the plotter body and the accessories from the shipped carton.
 Place the stand beam upright on the T-stand and follow the number  to
assemble (See Figure 2-1 & 2-2).
 There is hexagon socket head screws fasten on the T-stand on both side taken as
locating pins.

 T-Stand

 Stand beam

Figure 2-1

Figure 2-2

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Step 3 Position the stand beam perpendicularly to part and put the screws into the holes
and tighten them as Figure 2-2. Then the complete picture of stand will be like Figure 2-1.

Step 4 Remove the cutting plotter from the carton. Position your stand under the plotter,
on the bottom of the plotter, there is one hole on each side in the position corresponding to
the locating pins, so the locating pins can be located into the holes. Then insert the screws
into the holes on the stand to fix the plotter and tighten them up as shown in Figure 2-3.

Screws

Figure 2-3

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Step 5
Insert the roll holder support with the screws into the holes of the stand, and then tighten
them up as shown in Figure 2-4. You could decide roll holder support’s position by inserting
into different holes.

4 screws

Figure 2-4 Roll holder

Step 6
Place two roll holders onto the roll holder support and ensure the white protrusion is
wedged in the groove. (Figure 2-5)

Roll holder support

Roll holders

Figure 2-5

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Step 7
Lastly, the complete picture will be shown like below. (Figure 2-6)

Figure 2-6

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2.3 USB Cable Tie and Saddle

The USB cable tie and saddle assembly for the stands with Flexible Media Support System
only.

Step 1 Insert the cable tie into the upper hole of cable saddle from bottom to top.

This side up

Step 2 Place the USB cable into the cable tie and tighten the cable tie.

Step 3 Insert the cable tie end into the lower hole of cable saddle to finish the job.

Untied way: pull out the cable tie pull up the pin release the cable tie.

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Pull out the cable tie

Pull up the pin

Release the cable tie

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2.4 Desktop Flexible Media Support System (for P4-60LX / P4-60

only)

Step 1
Check three spacer supports on the back of the machine.

Step 2
Insert the left and right roll holder base into the spacer supports on the left and right side
when 2 inches roll media is used.

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Step 3
Press the roll holder base and the installation is complete.

Note: Insert the left roll holder base into the middle spacer support and right roll holder
base into the right one when 1 inches roll media is used.

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2.5 Blade Installation

! Caution

Do not touch the tip of the blade by your fingers.

! Notice
The blade is a consumable item, which will affect the cutting quality significantly. Please
replace with a new blade when having the following situations:
1. The tip of blade is broken.
2. The cutting traces are not as good as they were.
3. Uncut area remains the same even the blade force has been raised significantly.

Figure 2-11 is the picture of the blade holder. Insert a blade into the bottom of the blade
holder. Pushing the pin on the top of blade holder can remove the blade. Be sure to keep
your fingers away from the blade tip.

Adjustment depth knob

Outward ring
Figure 2-11

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Step 1 Install blade. (Figure 2-12)

Figure 2-12 Figure 2-13

Step 2 Push the blade to the bottom of the blade holder. (Figure 2-13)

Step 3 Adjust the blade tip to suitable length by rotating “Blade tip adjustment screw”
clockwise or counterclockwise. (Figure 2-14)

Tips:
“The proper length” means the blade
length is about 0.1mm more than
film’s thickness. For example, if the
thickness of film is 0.5mm, then the
blade length is properly adjusted to
0.6mm and it can completely cut
through the film layer without cutting
Figure 2-14 though the paper backing.

Step 4 Insert the blade holder into tool carriage. Please note the outward ring of the holder
must put into the groove of carriage firmly (Figure 2-15) and lock the grip. (Figure 2-16)

Figure 2-15 Figure 2-16

Step 5 Reverse steps mentioned above to remove the blade holder.

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Step 6 Press the push-pin to remove the blade from the blade holder when replacing
blade. (Figure 2-17)

Figure 2-17

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2.6 Cable Connections

Puma IV communicates with a computer through USB (Universal Serial Bus), a Serial
port (RS-232C) or Ethernet. This chapter shows you how to connect the cutting plotter to
a host computer and how to set up the computer/cutting plotter interconnection.

!! Notice: When USB connection is enabled, serial port will be disabled automatically.

Serial Interface Connector (RS232C) –

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

Figure 2-18 Ethernet Connector– used to connect your

computer to a local area network.

USB Connector – used to connect the cutting

plotter to a computer through a USB cable.
2.6.1 USB Interface
Puma IV build-in USB interface are based on the Universal Serial Bus Specifications
Revision 2.0 (Full Speed).

2.6.1.1 Connecting your GCC cutter

Turn on the machine.
Connect the USB connector to the machine and then USB driver will installed
automatically. It will take a few minutes to find the device. Please DO NOT disconnect the
USB cable until the installation has completed.
You can double click the USB icon on the taskbar to make sure the USB device is
detected.

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2.6.1.2 Installing the driver

Use the USB One-click Installation for quick driver installation. Follow the simple steps
below for driver setup.

Caution!!
 If you are using Windows 7 and above as your operating system,
make sure you log in using the “Administrator” account.

Step 1 Put the installation DVD into your CD-ROM. Please make sure that the USB
device is connected before you start the driver installation.

Step 2 Choose the model you want to install from the driver list and click on Windows
Driver (Win 7 and Above) (Automatic Detection) or Windows Driver (Win 7 and
Above) (Manual Selection) to start installing the Driver and AAS plug-in.

Step 3 Click “Next” to start the driver installation.

Step 4 If you were Windows 7 and above users, please click on the red words to instruct
you how to disable Windows Update to allow success driver installation. And then
click OK to next step.

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Step 5 Please make sure the cutting plotter is powered on and connected to theUSB
device, and then click OK to next step.

Step 6 Confirm to close all running application programs before you start installing the
driver, and then click OK.

Step 7 The installation will take a few minutes to complete and you will see a message
below and click on “OK” upon completion. Enjoy your GCC cutter!

Step 8 If you want to install AASII VBA on CorelDRAW and Adobe Illusatrator, exit
CorelDRAW and Adobe Illusatrator program, and then click on“Install.”

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Step 9 Check Install Message to confirm CorelDRAW and AI version and then click OK.

Note:
If the driver is being installed for a second time, the user will be prompted as to whether a
second copy of the driver installation is required.

If the user selects yes, a second copy of the driver will be installed.

(3) For users who have upgraded Adobe Illustrator or CorelDRAW, please go to the AAS
Installer page in the Printer Properties window and click “Install” to access the latest
version of GCC AAS Plug-in.

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2.6.1.3 Driver Un-installation

You have to remove previous version driver installed on your PC system completely
before you can install the latest version successfully. Please refer to below steps.

Step 1 Go to Control Panel\Hardware and Sound\Devices and Printers window. Right

click the printer and select “Remove device.”

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Step 2 After removing the unit, click on any printer on the page and select “Print
server properties.” (For Win 7and above)
Or right click on blank space and then select “Print server properties.” (For
Windows XP)

Step 3 Select “Driver” page

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Step 4 Select the model and click on “Remove”.

Step 5 Select “Remove driver and driver package” and click OK.

Step 6 Click Yes and then click “Delete” and “OK,” and the driver installed on PC is
completely removed.

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2.6.2 RS-232 Interface

 Connecting to the RS-232 (Serial) Port

1. For IBM PC, PS/2 users or compatibles, connect the RS-232C cable to the serial
connector of the assigned serial port (COM1 or COM2) of your host computer.

2. Set up the communication parameters (Baud Rate and Data Bits/Parity) to match the
setting of software package, refer to chapter 3 – “Misc” key description.

Caution!! Please turn off the plotter before plugging the RS-232C

2.6.3 Ethernet Connection

I. Networking Connectivity Setup

Step 1 Connect the LAN port and Ethernet port on GCC cutting plotter with RJ45 Ethernet
cable, and turn on the machine.

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Step 2 Press On/Off line and then MISC button on your control panel.

Step 3 Go to the DHCP page and select Enable through the up and down arrow keys,
then press Enter.

Step 4 The IP Address will be shown on the screen automatically. Please make notes of it.

II. Ethernet Connectivity Setup

There are two ways to output your plot through Ethernet. If you output your plot through
GreatCut, please follow the instruction I. Output through GreatCut; if you output your
plot through Adobe Illustrator or CorelDRAW, please follow the instruction II. Output
through the Ethernet Driver.
I. Output through GreatCut

GreatCut is a plug-in for CorelDRAW and Illustrator. (GreatCut installation please refer to
chapter 2.9.1)

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Instruction of Ethernet settings for GreatCut

Step 1 Open GreatCut and create a new file and cutting line.

Step 2 Go to Output Devices under Settings.

Step 3 Select a model at Driver in Setup Device window

Step 4 Input the IP address you had acquired from the control panel to the TCP/IP. Click
OK to complete settings.

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Step 5 Go to Output under File to check the settings.

Complete the driver installation process and your GCC Cutting Plotter is now allowed to
network.

Note: If you want to add new local device, please go to Output Devices under Settings,
and press the button on the right of Current Output Device and select Add local
device (if the device has been installed but you wanted to output through another
device, please select Change to set the IP address of another device).

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II. Output through Ethernet Driver

Step 1 Connect Ethernet cable to PC and install Cutter Ethernet driver. Then click OK to
continue.

Step 2 Enter the IP Address shown on the control panel and select the model. (Please
refer part 1 instruction.)

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Step 3 The driver is installed. You can output from AI or CorelDRAW directly now.

2.6.4 Data Transmitting

There are two options to transmit the data from the computer to the cutting plotter:

Option 1: With proper interface settings, the data can be transmitted from your application
software package to the cutting plotters directly.

Option 2: Most cutting software packages are able to emulate HP-GL or HP-GL/2
commands. As long as the file is HP-GL or HP-GL/2 format, the cutting plotter
can output the data precisely.

2.6.5 Printer Sever Shared Setting

In “A-PC”, set the printer driver as a shared printer, then use B-PC to connect A-PC’s
printer driver via Intranet.
A-PC B-PC
Intranet

USB or COM

Step 1 Set A-PC’s printer driver as a shared printer (Right-click on printer icon, choose
“Printer properties”. Click “Sharing” tab then check “Share this printer.”)

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Step 2 Click “Advanced” tab, then choose “Print directly to the printer” option.

Step 3 Send a job from A-PC to the machine to check if A-PC is connected to the
machine.

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Try to send a job

to check if the
port is working.

Step 4 Activate A-PC’s Printer Driver from B-PC’s Network.

Step 5 Right-click on the printer icon, and select “Connect” to A-PC’s printer.

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2.7 Software Installation

2.7.1 GreatCut Installation

Step 1 Click GreatCut Registration in installation DVD to go

http://gccvoucher.eurosystems.lu/, and then enter your voucher code provided
when purchasing GreatCut and click “Go on!”

Step 2 Click “Request” to go to registration page.

Step 3 Fill in the required information and click “Request license code.”

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Step 4 The registration is completed; you should receive two emails, one is registration
confirmation with activation link and another is your license data with .ecf file.

Step 5 Check your email to see if you receive the activation link and click the link that will
direct you the link for GreatCut download.

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Step 6 Or click “Install GreatCut” in installation DVD.

Step 7 Select a destination folder.

Step 8 Select Typical and click Next.

Note: You may select custom setup to install additional drivers.

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Step 9 Select the folder and click Next.

Default program folder in the start menu is GCC\GreatCut 3.

Step 10 GreatCut is installing.

Step 11 Click Finish to complete installation.

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Step 12 Before you launch GreatCut, open the .ecf attached to the license data email to
install your license data to GreatCut so that you don’t need to fill in your
information again.

Step 13 If the license do not install successfully, you will need to fill in your license data
manually. You can find the details of your license data from the email.

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Step 14 GreatCut is ready to use now.

2.7.2 Sure Cuts A Lot Installation (Optional Item)

2.7.2.1 Auto Installation

Step 1 Put your installation DVD into your CD-ROM to start the installation. The software
is compatible with Windows 7 and above and Macintosh OSX 10.6 and above.

Step 2 Select “Install Sure Cuts A Lot” to start the installation.

Step 3 Press Next to continue.

Step 4 Select “I accept the agreement” and press “Next.”

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Step 5 Use the default folder (suggested) or select a folder you want to install the Sure
Cuts A Lot and press “Next.”

Step 6 Tick “Create a desktop icon” if you want to create a shortcut on your desktop, and
tick “Associated scut4 extension” to associate the scut4 extension file with Sure
Cuts A Lot software. Then press “Next” to start the installation.

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Step 7 Don’t tick “Install USB Driver” and tick “Launch Sure Cuts A Lot,” and then press
“Finish” to compete installation.

Step 8 Run Sure Cuts A Lot.

tep 9 Press “Activate…”to activate Sure Cuts A Lot. Please make sure it is connected to
the internet.

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Step 10 Put your name in the Name column and enter the 25-letter software key shown
on the DVD front cover to the Serial column and press “OK” to complete the
activation.

Step 11 Sure Cuts A Lot is ready to use.

Note
 If you use a trial version to output graphics, meaning you do not enter the
software key to activate the Sure Cuts A Lot mentioned above, there will
be two extra lines cut through the design, therefore, make sure the Sure
Cuts A Lot software is activated before implementing cutting jobs.

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2.7.2.2 Manually Activate Software

If the computer connected to cutter doesn’t have internet connection to accomplish above
software activation process, you can use “Activate manually” function alternatively to enter
the “Activation Code” to start the usage of Sure Cuts A Lot. Meanwhile, you need to find
another computer that has internet access to obtain the “Activation Code” in advance
following below instructions.

Step 1 Check the "Activate manually" checkbox and you should see the Site Code and
Activation Code fields appear. The Site Code field will be pre-filled in and cannot
be changed.

Step 2 Visit http://www.craftedge.com/activation/surecutsalot via an internet connected

computer. Enter your name, serial (software key, shows on the DVD cover) and
site code.

Step 3 Click on the "Generate Activation Code" button, and your activation code will be
shown in the Activation Code field.

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Step 4 Copy and paste the activation code back into the activation dialog box of Sure Cuts
A Lot program and hit ok.

2.7.2.3 Re-install Sure Cuts A Lot Software

If you change a new computer, you may need to deactivate your Sure Cuts A Lot software
and re-install it on your new device.

Go to “Deactivate…” under Help and press Yes to confirm, then follow the installation
procedure and use the same code to activate it on another computer.

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Chapter 3 The Control Panel

This chapter describes the button operations with the LCM menu flowcharts of Puma IV. 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

< LCD Control Panel on Puma IV 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 on different media

DATA CLEAR To clear up buffer memory.

TOOL SELECT To select tools.

MISC To set up functions.

Please see details in “3.4 Menu Items”

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3.2 Menu in On-line Mode
Power On Puma IV (LX) in processing

Cutter
LCM Version- - -

Jaguar V
Firmware: Copyright:

Place Media And Then

Lower Down The Lever

Roll Edge Single

Key Key Key use to select

Sizing Media Width

Lever Up To Abort

Sizing Media Length

Lever Up To Abort

Top menu

S--- F----- O----

L-------- W-----T1M

Sending data
Pause Setup Resume
[PAUSE]
[FORCE] Force:80 gf
OK:ENTER Use to select; [ENTER] to enable the

[SPEED] Speed: 72 cm/s

Select: OK: ENTER

[ OFFSET ] Offset: 0.275 mm AAS Speed: Medium

OK:ENTER Select: OK: ENTER

Up Accel.: Medium
Select: OK: ENTER
[ DATA CLEAR ] Clear Data Memory
N:ONLINE OK:ENTER
UP Speed: normal
Select: OK: ENTER

[TOOL SELECT ]
1S:72 F:80 O:0.275 M Quality: 72 cm/s
Select: OK:ENTER Select: OK: ENTER

Set Smoothing Cut

Select: OK:ENTER

OverCut: 0.00mm
Select: OK:ENTER

Set Tangential Mode

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

[ ]
move origin M
X: Y:

[ SPEED ] Speed: 51 cm/s

Select: OK:ENTER Speed: 3~72 with an increment of 3(cm/s)

UP Speed: 51 cm/s
Select: OK:ENTER UP Speed: 3~72 with an increment of 3(cm/s)

Quality: Normal
Select: OK:ENTER Draft, Fair, Normal, Fine, Small Letter

Up Accel.: Medium
Select: OK:ENTER High, Medium, Low

[ FORCE] Force:80 gf
OK:ENTER 5~500 with an increment of 5(gram force)

[ OFFSET ] Offset: 0.275 mm

0.000~1.000 with an increment of 0.025(mm)
OK:ENTER

[ DATA CLEAR ] Clear Data Memory

N:ONLINE OK:ENTER

[CUT TEST ]
Square Cut
Select: OK:ENTER

Recut #1
Select: OK:ENTER Recut number: 0-99
Redo Jobs in Memory
Select: OK:ENTER
Copy #1
Select: OK:ENTER Copy number: 1-999

Repeat AAS Job

Select: OK:ENTER After sending AAS job (Puma only)

Ratio Setting Ratio: 100%

Select: OK:ENTER Ratio: 100%, 200%, 300%, 400%
Change: OK: ENTER

Pattern Setting Pattern: Arrow Pattern: Cross, Arrow

Select: OK:ENTER Change: OK: ENTER

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1S:72 F:80 O:0.275 M

Select: OK:ENTER
Offline For System Setup
Set Smoothing Cut
Select: OK:ENTER

OverCut: 0.00mm OverCut: 0.00~1.00mm with an

Select: OK:ENTER increment of 0.05mm
[ TOOL SELECT] Set Tangential Mode
Select: OK:ENTER

Panel Setup
Select: OK:ENTER

Factory Default ?
Select: OK:ENTER

Auto Unrolled Media

Enabled, Disabled
Select: OK:ENTER
OFF
Change: OK: ENTER
Section Cut
Select: OK:ENTER
ON
Change: OK: ENTER
Rear Paper Sensor
Enabled, Disabled
Select: OK:ENTER

Vacuum
Enabled, Disabled
Select: OK:ENTER

DHCP
Enabled, Disabled
Select: OK:ENTER

IP Address IP Address set, Submask set,

Select: OK:ENTER Gateway set

MAC Address
00:CF:52:72:03:01

First Back To Origin

Enabled, Disabled
Select: OK:ENTER

[ MISC] AAS Detect Mode Forward Direction, Auto

Select: OK:ENTER Detection, Reverse Direction

AAS Offset
Select: OK:ENTER (LX model only)

Paper Saving Mode Both Expanded Mode, Length Expanded Mode,

Select: OK:ENTER
Width Expanded Mode, Both Unexpanded Mode,
Set communication
Select: OK:ENTER

Firmware x.x.xx
FPGA: xx.xx

Select Language English, Francais, Türkce, Polski, Ingles,

Select: OK:ENTER Japanese, Deutsch, Italian, Espanol

Select Unit Metric (cm/g), Unit (inch/ g),

Select: OK:ENTER Unit (cm/ oz), English (inch/ oz)

Scale Length
Select: OK:ENTER

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 ---
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 0.275mm
center axis.
[ FORCE ]
To set or modify the value of tool force. 5~500gram; 80 gram
5 gram/per step
[ SPEED ]
Speed To set or modify tool speed at horizontal moving. 3~72 cm/sec; 51cm/sec
3cm/sec per step
Up Speed To set or modify tool speed while the tool move from endpoint 3~72 cm/sec; 51cm/sec
to next start point at horizontal moving. 3cm/sec per step
Quality To set or modify cutting quality. Draft, Normal, Normal
Fair, Fine
[Slower speeds / higher quality - Faster speeds / lower quality]

The Set Cutting Quality Page allows you to adjust and

balance vector mode’s quality and speed settings based on
your specific job. Draft Mode offers the highest output speed,
sacrificing quality. Whereas Quality Mode offers the highest
quality, sacrificing output speed. Keep in mind that speed and
quality are usually at a tradeoff.

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Up Accel. To set or modify tool acceleration levels while the tool move High, Medium, Medium
from endpoint to next start point at horizontal moving. Low

[ 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.
Redo Jobs in To redo the cut test jobs saved in memory by recutting or Recut (number of Recut
Memory producing cut test copies. Recut number: 0 means limitless. If jobs: 0-99)
you want to set number as 0, you should set that between
repowering the cutter and putting down the lever. Copy (number of
jobs: 1-999)
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.
This option will appear after finishing reading all registration
marks (Puma only).
Ratio Setting To adjust the size of the pattern 100%, 200%, 100%
300%, 400%
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.
[ DATA CLEAR ]
To clear up buffer memory.
[ TOOL SELECT ]
Save To save pattern(s) of cutting parameters for later use. Patterns1~4 Pattern 1
Parameter There are 4 sets of parameters saved in the panel. Use Page
Up and Page Down keys to select the set of parameters you
wish to adjust, press “Enter” to confirm (the number shown on
the upper left corner will change accordingly). Each set of
parameters includes Speed, Force, Offset, Up Speed, Quality
and Scaling though the latter three will not be displayed in this
section. To adjust or check individual parameters, go back to
the responding keys on the panel and press “Enter” to
confirm.
Set Smoothing To enable smooth-cutting function. Enable
Cut

Over Cut To generate an overcut to facilitate weeding. 0.00mm-1.00mm 0.00mm

0.05mm/per step
Set Tangential To enable the emulated tangential-cutting mode for thicker Disable
Mode media types and small letter cuts.
Note: while the Offset value setting at 0.000 mm, “Set
Tangential Mode” will automatically be disabled.
Panel Setup Accept setup command:
To accept commands of the Force, Speed, Cutting Quality,
and Offset only via software.

Control panel only:

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

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[ MISC ]
Auto Unrolled To avoid paper jam and motor crash by automatically unroll Enable
Media media (50cm and up) before cutting while enabled. .
* Auto-unroll only effects 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.
Section Cut To divides the long plot data into sectional output jobs to gain 200mm
higher cutting quality and increase precision. intervals
Users can set the section by registration marks or input the
value manually.
Rear Paper To detect if the rear paper sensor is covered to determine the Enable Enable
Sensor following process; when it is enabled, the cutter will detect if Disable
the material has covered the rear paper sensor under the Roll
and Edge mode; when disabled, the rear paper sensor will
not be functioning.
Note: Rear paper sensor only functions under “Roll” and
“Edge” mode.
Vacuum To help improve tracking and cutting accuracy by turning on 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 Enable
Origin “Enable” is selected, the carriage will not go back to the Disable
previous origin while the selection of “Disable” allows the
carriage to do so.
AAS Detect To recognize the printed sheet media is fed in forward
Mode direction or reversed direction by detecting the registration
marks.
1. Forward direction: to detect the registration marks in
forward media feeding direction
2. Auto detection: to distinguish the media feeding direction
automatically by detecting the registration marks.
3. Reverse direction: to detect the registration marks in
reversed media feeding direction
DHCP Shows your IP address for TCP/IP Configuration Disable
IP Address Shows the IP Address of your cutting plotter.
MAC Address Shows the MAC Address of your cutting plotter.
AAS Offset To set or modify AAS offset value. (Puma only)
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
Communication cutter.
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
9600, o, 7, 1, p 9600pbs, 7 Bits with ODD Parity
9600, e, 7, 1, p 9600pbs, 7 Bits with EVEN Parity
9600, n, 8, 1, p 9600pbs, 8 Bits with NO Parity
9600, o, 8, 1, p 9600pbs, 8 Bits with ODD Parity
9600, e, 8, 1, p 9600pbs, 8 Bits with EVEN Parity
19200, n, 7, 1, p 19200pbs, 7 Bits with NO Parity
19200, o, 7, 1, p 19200pbs, 7 Bits with ODD Parity
19200, e, 7, 1, p 19200pbs, 7 Bits with EVEN Parity
19200, n, 8, 1, p 19200pbs, 8 Bits with NO Parity
19200, o, 8, 1, p 19200pbs, 8 Bits with ODD Parity

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19200, e, 8, 1, p 19200pbs, 8 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 four-unit systems for users convenient. cm/s; inch/oz; Metric
cm/oz; inch/gram
Scale Length Fixed scaling, for maintenance only.
Scale Width

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Chapter 4 Operation

4.1 Media Loading

4.1.1 Loading the Sheet Media

To load the media properly, please follow the procedures listed below:

Pull the lever upward to raise the pinch rollers. (Figure 4-1)

Figure 4-1

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 be covered by the paper sensors on the platen
when loading the media. At least one of the two paper sensors should be
covered. Once the media covers the sensor, the cutting plotter will size width and
length of media automatically.

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 top trail will help you position pinch
rollers when media on the platen. (Figure 4-2)

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White Marks

Figure 4-2

Push the lever downward to lower down the pinch rollers.

Turn on the power; the machine will be initialized. Then follow the instruction of LCM to
measure the size of the media.

Note:
Move the pinch roller by applying force at the rear portion of the pinch roller support. Do not
move it by holding its front rubber roller.

Figure 4-3 correct way to move pinch rollers

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4.1.2 Loading the Roll Media

Step 1
Firstly, put the roll media guide bushes on two roll holders. (Figure 4-4)

Figure 4-4

Step 2
Option A (Use the media flange)
Insert a roll media flange at the end of each roll media and tighten the thumbscrew until the
roll media is firmly gripped. (Figure 4-5)

Figure 4-5

Then put the roll media on the roll holders. Adjust the position of the roll media ensure that
the media flange is able to run in the groove of roll holder guide bushes. (Figure 4-6)

Figure 4-6

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Option B
Insert the two roll holders into the roll media support set, and then place the roll media
directly between the two roll holders. (Figure 4-7)

Figure 4-7

Step 3
Load the media on the platen. After loading the roll media, flatten the media on the platen
and hold the front edge of the roll media firmly (Figure 4-8)

Figure 4-8

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Step 4
Then turn the roll downward to make an equal tension across the media. (Figure 4-9)

Figure 4-9

Step 5
Move the pinch rollers to the precise location and be careful that the pinch rollers must be
positioned above the grid drums.

Step 6
Push the lever downward to lower down the pinch rollers.

Step 7
Fixes roll holder guide bushes on the roll holder to secure the roll media.

Step 8
Turn on the power switch and select Roll, Edge or Single mode appropriate for one time
setup, or set to Default Roll in Sizing Setting and Roll type sizing will be performed when the
machine is turned on. Then the cutting plotter is ready to work.

Step 9
Unloading media：Reversing steps mentioned above to remove the media.

For the users of Puma IV 60 LX / Puma IV 60, you can also use the “Roll Base” (a standard
accessory of Puma IV 60 LX / Puma IV 60) to feed a roll media. Please adjust the position
of roll base to get a good cutting result. (Figure 4-10)

Figure 4-10

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4.2 Tracking Performance

In order to achieve the best tracking performance for a long plot, please leave the margin of
0.5mm~25mm in the left and right edges of the media.(Figure 4-11)

0.5mm-25 mm 0.5mm-25mm

Pinch roller Pinch roller

Figure 4-11

4.3 Cutting Force and Offset Adjustment

Before sending your designs from computer to Puma IV for cutting, please make “Cut Test” to
adjust cutting force and offset value.

The “Cut Test” should be repeated several times until the optimum settings are achieved.

Please follow procedure below to optimum the cutting force and offset settings.

Step 1
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.

Step 2
Press [ARROW KEY] to move the tool carriage to the position where you would like to cut. Then,
press the [ENTER KEY] to make a “Cut Test”.

Note: At the same time, the new origin is also set at the cut test position.

Step 3
When the “Cut Test” is completed, a pattern appears (please refer to Figure 4-12). Peel off the
pattern to see if it can be easily separated from the media base. If the output result is good, the
cutting force is set appropriately. If not or it cut through the back paper of media, press [FORCE
KEY] to adjust the tool force until an optimum force is obtained.

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Step 4
If the pattern appears to be BB or CC layout (see Figure 4-12), press [OFFSET KEY] to adjust
the offset value until AA pattern is shown.

S q u a r e C u t
S e l e c t : OK : E n t e r
Press
ENTER_KEY
Mo v e c u t t e s t M
X : Y :
Press
ENTER_KEY

AA BB CC
Press SPEED_KEY,
FORCE_KEY,
OFFSET_KEY to
C o n t i n o u s S q u a r e C u t setup
N : C A N C E L OK : E n t e r or
Press Press arrow keys to
ENTER_KEY desired position for
next square cut
Press
Finish square cut ENTER_KEY

Press
CANCEL_KEY

3mm 3mm

Machine
80 mm

80 mm

Figure 4-12

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4.4 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 4-13)

Figure 4-13

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4.5 Puma IV Print Driver setting

4.5.1 Puma IV Print Driver setting > Option Page

Setting: You can adjust the following settings, depending on your application or results you
would like to achieve.

Quality:
[Small Letter / Fine / Normal / Fair / Draft]
The Cutting Quality setting function allows you to adjust and balance vector mode’s quality and
speed settings based on your specific job. Draft Mode offers the highest output speed,
sacrificing quality. Whereas Small letter Mode offers the highest quality, sacrificing output speed.
Keep in mind that speed and quality are usually at a tradeoff.

Use Plotter Setting:

The parameter settings will be set according to those set from the control panel.

Back to home:
The carriage will return to the original position when this option is selected.

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Section Cutting:
Users can output long picture by section cutting which could make cutting more stable and get
superior cutting quality. Users can set the section by registration marks or input the value
manually. When cutting plotter finishing cutting in section 1, it will continue to cut in section 2.
The picture is shown as below:

File Function:
The file function section allows users to set the parameters of Speed, Force, Offset and Quality
for later use. This section is useful when performing repeated jobs on a variety of objects,
allowing you to save your frequently used cutter parameters and load them in the future.

• Save: This function will save current print driver parameter settings to a file under the specified
location on your computer. (Saved parameter setting files will be tagged with the Puma series
extension)

• Load: This function allows you to load previously saved print driver parameters.

• Original: This function will load the print driver’s original factory parameter settings.

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• Save To Default: This function allows you to save your current print driver parameters as the
default startup settings.

• Delete: This function will delete the file you select from the Custom Media section, whereas
the settings in Default section cannot be deleted. Please note the delete function only
removes the list shown in Custom Media section, it does not remove the file from your hard
drive, if you wish to completely remove the file from your hard disk, you will have to manually
delete the file from your operating system.

• Custom Media: This section lists the files for the parameter settings that you have recently
created and worked. You can save more than 50 files to simplify your cutting job.

• Default: This section contains the reference settings that are applicable with the verified
materials to achieve the best cutting results. Please note that the setting value might need to
be adjusted according to different suppliers of materials.

Die Cut:
The Die Cut function must be activated with the Kiss Cut function to avoid the falling of
cut-through materials and material jam beneath the carriage. Die Cut helps you to cut through
the backing of the material while Kiss Cut cuts through only the top layer but not the backing.
This will leave only tiny bits of the backing attached to the top layer, creating complete individual
patterns with backing sheets (see figure 1 and 2).

Vinyl

Figure 1

Cutting line

Figure 2

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To activate the Die Cut function, go to “Option”, tick “Die Cut”, and enter the amount you wish
for the “Length” and “Force” of both Die Cut and Kiss Cut, then click “OK” (see figure 3).

Note:
The length setting for the
cutting line of Die Cut is in the
range of 0-2000mm whereas
that of Kiss Cut is 0-100mm.

Figure 3

When the job is completed and you untick the Die Cut function, you will be able to adjust the
pen speed, pen force, and offset in the section on the top following normal operating procedures
(see figure 4).

Note: the extension of the

blade has to be set to cut
through both the top layer
and the backing in the very
beginning. You then adjust
the tool force for the best
cutting performance.

Figure 4

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4.5.2 Puma IV Print Driver setting > Paper Page

Paper Size (Paper Page) [DEFAULT SETTING: Y = the width of machine; X will be
automatically set to be twice the length of Y]

The paper size represents your total work area. The X value represents the length and the
Y value represents the width. The paper size should be set as the same as your image so you
can get a better cutting quality.

Unit (Paper Page) [DEFAULT SETTING: Metric (mm)]

Here you can set your preferred measurement standard in which you would like use with the
Jaguar V print driver. You can choose between metric or imperial standards.

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4.6 Reference Parameter setting for different materials

The following reference parameter is used on GCC verified materials shown in the table.

Personalized/ Wall
Material Vehicle stickers Window decoration Window tint
stickers
Blade red red red red / yellow
Blade tip length (mm) 0.28 0.27 0.25 0.09
Force (g) 105 85 95 70
Speed (cm/sec) 72 60 65 72
Offset (mm) 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.25

RX, Jaguar, Puma, RX, Jaguar, Puma, RX, Jaguar, Puma, RX, Jaguar, Puma,
Recommend model
EX, AR EX, AR EX, AR EX, AR

Material Stencil Reflective film Flock Cardboard

Blade red / green green green green
Blade tip length (mm) 0.3 0.5 0.3 0.3
Force (g) 180 380 135 165
Speed (cm/sec) 15 3 30 30
Offset (mm) 0.25 / 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5

RX, Jaguar, Puma, RX, Jaguar, Puma, RX, Jaguar, Puma, RX, Jaguar, Puma,
Recommend model
EX, AR EX EX, AR EX, AR

Material Magnets Protective tint Rhinestone Sandblast mask

Blade green green green blue
Blade tip length (mm) 0.8 0.3 0.8 0.27
Force (g) 580 320 190 85
Speed (cm/sec) 3 3 15 60
Offset (mm) 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.25
RX, Jaguar, Puma, RX, Jaguar, Puma,
Recommend model RX, Jaguar RX, Jaguar, Puma
EX EX, AR
Material Small text (vinyl)
Blade black
Blade tip length (mm) 0.27
thick: 150
Force (g)
thin: 90
Speed (cm/sec) 9
Offset (mm) 0.175
Recommend model RX, Jaguar, Puma

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Chapter 5 Automatic-Aligning System

Please note that this chapter is only an instruction to AASII. Puma IV LX models feature AAS
function, but Puma IV models don’t. If you are Puma IV models user, please skip this chapter.
For step-by-step instructions, please refer to the following chapters: A-4 CorelDRAW Plug-In,
A-5 Illustrator Plug-In, A-6 GreatCut Plug-In.

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.

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.

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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 20~30mm margin on top of media sheet, and at least 50mm margin on

the bottom edge to prevent sheets dropping or any error occurred while media sizing.

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:

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6.2 Cleaning the Grid Drum

 Turn off the cutting plotter, and move the tool carriage away from the area
needed to be cleaned.
 Raise the pinch rollers and move them away from the grid drum for
cleaning.
 Use a bristle brush (a toothbrush is acceptable) to remove dust from the
drum surface. Rotate the drum manually while cleaning. Refer to Figure 6-1

Figure 6-1

6.3 Cleaning the Pinch Rollers

If the pinch rollers need 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 finger to
hold the pinch rollers not to rotate.

If needed to remove the embedded or persistent dust, use the lint-free cloth or
cotton swab moistened with rubbing alcohol.

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.

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Chapter 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 doesn’t the cutting plotter operate?

Possible Causes:

7.1 Non-Operational 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. The error
messages shown on the LCM present the problem first, and followed by recommended actions.
If the problem still exists after the recommended actions have been done, have your cutting
plotter serviced.

This message indicates that there might be a

Error, Check Media
problem on the X axis. Check if the drum is
Or Drum or X Motor
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

Error, Check Media
an obstruction to carriage relating to a
Or Y Motor
problem on the Y axis. Correct the problem
and re-power on to reboot system.

This message indicates that the blade

Error, Check Carriage
up/down sensor malfunction. Re-power on to
Sensor or VC Motor
re-boot system. If the problem still exists, find
a serviceman.

This message indicates that the cutting

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

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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

Setup: MISC. key connected to the cutting plotter
and computer properly?

Yes No

Has the interface setting Refer to Chapter 2-

been done correctly? Connecting your cutting
plotter.
Yes No

Try the communication Refer to the “MISC” key in

between your cutting plotter Chapter 3 - Description of
and computer. If it still does Operation for the port setup.
not work, have your cutting
plotter serviced.

Note:
The computer also needs to set up compatible communication
parameters to the cutting plotter set up.

If your cutting plotter can not recognize

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

or chipped? “ Blade Installation”

Yes No

Replace Is tool force set up

with a new properly? (The default
blade for 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 Adjust the tool offset to

the blade? obtain an optimum value.

Yes No

Remove the Please contact your dealer for

blade and clean technician support.
it.

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Blade

Central line
Blade tip

offset

Protrusion Length of the Blade

Thickness of
the media (t1)
Protrusion length
of the blade

Thickness of the
base paper (t 2)

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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CorelDRAW Output Instruction

The following is an example of how to output the file through CorelDRAW.

User Instructions
1. Open CorelDRAW, finish editing all the files you wish to plot and select all the images
at once.

2. Select “Outline Pen” to adjust the outline for cutting.

3. Adjust the value of pen width to 0.001 mm and click “OK” to save your input.

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4. Select “ File → Print” to output the file to your cutters.

5. Choose the correct model you have installed.

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6. Choose the “Layout page” and click the “Reposition images to: → Bottom left corner”.
Please note that you must put your image at the bottom left corner.

7. Go back to the General page and check that your image is at the bottom left corner. Click
“Print” and get a wonderful cutting image.

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CorelDRAW Plug-In Instruction

Puma IV LX cutting plotter features AAS function, but Puma IV doesn’t. If you are Puma IV
user, please skip this chapter.
AASII VBA Installer is applicable for CorelDRAW Version 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18

Installation
Please refer to Step 8 in Chapter 2.6.1.2 Driver Installation to install AAS plug-in for
CorelDRAW.

Run CorelDRAW AAS Plug-in

Step 1 Run CorelDRAW to edit your graphics and select all images at once when you wish to
plot.

Step 2 Select “ToolsMacrosRun Macro.” Then select Global Macros

(GCCAASII_Draw13.gms) under the “Macros in” manual, and press “Run”.

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Step 3 Click on “Apply” and select whether you would like to add the registration marks by page
size or by object.

Step 4 Now you can print out the image file with registration marks.

Note: “Add Registration Mark by Object” will be the default selection if you click on
the image whereas “Add Registration Mark by page size” will be the default one
when the blank area on the page is clicked.

You can also add a Hot Icon for the AAS Plug-in

Select “Tools Options Workspace Customization Commands Macros

GCCMadual.GCC_AAS_Plug_In” and Click OK.

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Add Registration Mark by Object

If you tick “Add Registration Mark by Object”, you will be offered three options of registration
marks as shown below. 4-Point Positioning
 Length: The length of marks
 Range: 5mm~50mm
 Optimized Setting: 25mm
 Thickness: The line thickness of marks
 Range: 1mm~2mm
 Optimized Setting: 1mm
 Margin: The distance between marks and images
 Range: 0mm~50mm
 Optimized Setting: 5mm

Segmental Positioning
 X Step: The distance of intermediate position on the X axis
 Y Step: The distance of intermediate position on the Y axis
 Range: 200mm~600mm
 Optimized Setting: Less than 500mm

Multiple Copies
 No. of X Copies: The numbers of copies on X axis
 No. of Y Copies: The numbers of copies on Y axis
Figure A3-4  Range: 1~50. (The more copies you make, the more time
is needed for data transmission.)
 Numbers of X Copies * Numbers of Y Copies = The total
amount of image copies
 Copies with outline：To show outlines of image graphics

Note: The values entered in the “4-Point Positioning” section (length, thickness and
margin) will still be applied when you tick “Segmental Positioning” or “Multiple Copies”.

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4-Point Positioning

4-Point Positioning
 Length: The length of marks
 Range: 5mm~50mm
 Optimized Setting: 25mm
 Thickness: The line thickness of marks
 Range: 1mm~2mm
 Optimized Setting: 1mm
 Margin: The distance between marks and images
 Range: 0mm~50mm
 Optimized Setting: 5mm

Figure A3-5

The system will create the 4 marks as shown in the picture below.

Figure A3-6

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Note:
1. To save your materials, in addition to amending object margins, you can also adjust the
length of the registration marks (5mm minimum) when you apply 4-Point Positioning (see
table 1 for suggestions based on different material sizes). The smaller the size is, the
smaller the distance between the object and the registration marks is (see the figures
below).

Area to be cut

Figure A3-7 Figure A3-8

Page size Suggested mark length

(unit: mm) (unit: mm)
A6 (105 x 148) 5
A5 (148 × 210) 8
A4 (210 × 297) 11
A3 (297 × 420) 16
A2 (420 × 594) 23
A1 (594 × 841) and above 25*
Table 1
*25mm is the suggested value for the registration mark length

2. The size of the registration marks would affect the accuracy of registration mark detection so
please make sure the amount you enter is reasonable.

3. If you change the paper size, you will have to reset the registration marks otherwise the
previous setting will be applied.

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Segmental Positioning
For precise cutting quality, it is suggested to select “Segmental
Positioning” when you are working on an extra long or
large-sized image to increase cutting accuracy.

Figure A3-9

The system will create the as shown in the picture below

Segmental Positioning

Figure A3-10

Segmental Positioning will be applied to Multiple Copies when the object to be copied is of large
size (with the length or width over 200mm) to increase the accuracy of registration mark
detection.

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Multiple Copies
It is suggested to select “Multiple Copies” when you would like to make several copies of one
image on your material to increase cutting accuracy.

Multiple Copies
 No. of X Copies: The numbers of copies on X axis
 No. of Y Copies: The numbers of copies on Y axis
 Range: 1~50. (The more copies you make, the more time is
needed for data transmission.)
 Numbers of X Copies * Numbers of Y Copies = The total
amount of image copies
 Copies with outline：To show outlines of image graphics

Figure A3-11

The system will create the as shown in the picture below.

Y axis

X axis
Figure A3-12

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Contour cutting through CorelDraw

Step 1 Position the paper with registration marks printed by your printer on the GCC cutter.
Step 2 Select “FilesPrint”.

Figure A3-13
Note: if you use CorelDraw X5 and later, you must follow the steps below.

Step 1 Click the “color” page and go to the “Color conversions performed by:” and then select
the model name of you cutter (please refer to Figure A3-14).

Figure A3-14

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Step 2 Go to the “Layout” page and select Bottom left corner at “Reposition images to”.

Figure A3-15

Step 3 Click “Print”.

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Illustrator Plug-In Instruction

Puma IV LX cutting plotter features AAS function, but Puma IV doesn’t. If you are Puma IV
user, please skip this chapter.
AASII VBA Installer is applicable for Adobe Illustrator Version CS4, CS5, CS6, CC.

Installation
Please refer to Step 8 in Chapter 2.6.1.2 Driver Installation to install AAS plug-in for Adobe
Illustrator.

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Step 6 Confirm the registration marks (the 4-Point Position mark is used as an illustration in the
following steps).

Step 7 Click on the blank area on the page and then click “Document Setup”.

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Step 16 Your job is now completed.

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Add Registration Mark by page size

If you want to create registration mark by page size, select the object, go to “Scripts” under
“File” and select “_AASII_Plug_In”

Tick “Make by page size” and click “Apply” and the

registration mark will be created on the 4 corners of the
page automatically, sown as below.

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Area to be cut

Page size Suggested mark length

2. The size of the registration marks would affect the accuracy of registration mark detection so
please make sure the amount you enter is reasonable.

3. If you change the paper size, you will have to reset the registration marks otherwise the
previous setting will be applied.

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Segmental Positioning
For precise cutting quality, it is suggested to select “Segmental Positioning” when you are
working on an extra long or large-sized image to increase cutting accuracy.

Segmental Positioning
 X Step: The distance of intermediate position on the X
axis
 Y Step: The distance of intermediate position on the Y
axis
 Range: 200mm~600mm
 Optimized Setting: Less than 500mm

The system will create the marks as shown in the picture below. Segmental Positioning

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Multiple Copies
It is suggested to select “Multiple Copies” when you would like to make several copies of one
image on your material to increase cutting accuracy.

Multiple Copies
 No. of X Copies: The numbers of copies on X axis
 No. of Y Copies: The numbers of copies on Y axis
 Range: 1~50. (The more copies you make, the
more time is needed for data transmission.)
 Numbers of X Copies * Numbers of Y Copies =
The total amount of image copies
 Copies with outline：To show outlines of image
graphics
 Margin: Space between marks; must be 0 or ≧ 20,
no negative numbers allowed

The system will create the as shown in the picture below.

Y axis

X axis
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GreatCut Plug-In Instruction

The user manual of GreatCut software is available on the GCC installation DVD.

GCC AASII System

Below is a step-by-step instruction of using the AAS function in GreatCut software through
CorelDRAW and Adobe Illustrator.

Edit your image in CorelDRAW

4-Point Positioning
Step 1 Create a new file in CorelDRAW and click on the Create contour icon on the GreatCut
toolbar (it would appear automatically once CorelDRAW is open).

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Step 2 Complete contour line settings (including contour offset value) and press Calculate to
confirm.

Contour offset is the distance

between the object and the
contour line.

Contour lines will be added to the images.

Step 5 Click output and the object will be sent to GCC Cutting Plotter.

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Note: The difference amount Number of outputs, Number of copies, and Step count in the
Output window.

1. When Number of outputs is set as 2, the square and the triangle will be cut 1 time
and then the square and the triangle will be cut 1 time at next position.

2. When Number of copies is set as 2, the square and the triangle will be cut 2 times at
the same position.

3. When Step count is set as 2, the square will be cut 2 times at the same position and
then the triangle will be cut will be cut 2 times at the same position.

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Advanced Settings

Segmental Positioning
For precise cutting quality, it is suggested to apply “Segmental Positioning” by adjusting the x
and y distance when you are working on an extra long or large-size image to increase cutting
quality.

Follow the same steps in the 4-Point Positioning section to complete the contour line setting
and registration mark creation procedures. Adjust the size, object margin and line thickness of
your registration marks and the space between registration marks by changing X, Y distance in
the Setup-Jog Marks window and click OK.

Step 1 Press the Settings icon on the GreatCut toolbar.

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Step 2 Press the button on the right of Jog marks.

Step 3 Adjust the size, object margin and line thickness of your registration marks in the
Setup-Jog Marks window and click OK.

Segmental Positioning
 Max. x Distance: The distance of
intermediate position on the X axis
 Range: 200-500 mm
 Max. y Distance: The distance of
intermediate position on the Y axis
 Range: 200-500 mm

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Step 4 Ensure the three items below are selected and click OK.

Step 5 Click the Set Jog Marks icon on the GreatCut toolbar.

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The system will create the marks as shown in the picture below.

Segmental Positioning

Y axis

X axis

Follow the same steps in the Output section to output your image to GCC Cutting Plotter.

Multi-Copy

Step 1 Follow the same steps in the 4-Point Positioning section to complete the contour line
setting and registration mark creation procedures.

When you apply the “Multiple

Copies” function, the value that
has been set in this section will
still be applied.

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Step 2 Click on the Set Jog Marks icon on the GreatCut toolbar and 4 marks will be created as
shown in the picture below.

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Step 3 Select both the entire object (including registration marks and the contour line) and press
the Cut icon on the GreatCut toolbar.

Step 4 The system will activate GreatCut automatically and import the registration marks and
contour line to GreatCut.

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Step 5 Select Output under File.

Step 6 Select Mode as “Cut with AAS” and input the Number of outputs in X-direction and
Y-direction and Distance between copies, please don’t press output button.

Step 7 Back to CorelDRAW, Click Multi-Copy on GreatCut under File.

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Step 8 Complete the Number in X/Y (the number of copies desired on the X/Y axis) and
Distance in X/Y (distance between each copy) settings then click OK. Confirm that the
value of Distance in X/Y must be the same with step 6.

Note: The spacing of vertical & horizontal (Offset X & Y) should be ≥ 20mm or = 0mm; users are
advised to set the Distance in X/Y as 0 mm to remove the space between each copy to
avoid the waste of materials.

Step 9 The system will create several copies of the object with registration marks as shown in
the picture below.

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Step 10 Print the Multi-Copy images out, and put the printed media on the GCC cutting plotter.

Step 11 Go to GreatCut window, press Output button.

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Edit your image in Adobe Illustrator

4-Point Positioning

Step 1 Create a new file in Adobe Illustrator.

Step 2 Select the image and go to Contour in GreatCu in File.

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Step 3 Complete contour line settings (including contour offset value) and press Calculate to
confirm.

Contour offset is the distance

between the object and the
contour line.

Contour line is now added to the object.

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Tips: Vector object to create round outline

In general for vector objects you will get better results with the outline function. You will
see the difference between "Normal" and "Round" in sharp corners. The picture is shown
as below:

Normal Round
1. Select the “Outline” in GreatCut option under File to create contours in a freely
definable distance around text objects.

Step 4 Click Settings on GreatCut under File.

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Step 5 Press the button on the right of Jog marks.

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Step 6 Adjust the size, object margin and line thickness of your registration marks and click OK.

4-Point Positioning
 Size: The length of marks
 Range: 5mm~50mm
 Optimized Setting: 25mm
 Object margin: The distance
between marks and images
 Range: 0mm~50mm
 Optimized Setting: 5mm
 Line thickness: the line thickness
of marks
 Range: 1mm~2mm
 Optimized Setting: 1mm

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Note: The difference amount Number of outputs, Number of copies, and Step count in the
Output window.

1. When Number of outputs is set as 2, the square and the triangle will be cut 1 time
and then the square and the triangle will be cut 1 time at next position.

2. When Number of copies is set as 2, the square and the triangle will be cut 2 times at
the same position.

3. When Step count is set as 2, the square will be cut 2 times at the same position and
then the triangle will be cut will be cut 2 times at the same position.

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Advanced Settings

Step 1 Click Settings on GreatCut under File.

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Step 2 Press the button on the right of Jog marks.

Step 3 Adjust the size, object margin and line thickness of your registration marks and click OK.

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Step 4 Select the Set Jog Marks on GreatCut under File and 4 marks will be created as shown in
the picture below.

Segmental Positioning

Y axis

X axis

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Multi-Copy

Step 1 Follow the same steps in the 4-Point Positioning section to complete the contour line
setting and registration mark creation procedures.

When you apply the “Multiple

Copies” function, the value that
has been set in this section will
still be applied.

Step 2 Select the Set Jog Marks on GreatCut under File and 4 marks will be created as shown in
the picture below.

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Step 3 Select both the entire object (including registration marks and the contour line) then click
Cut on GreatCut under File.

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Step 4 The system will activate GreatCut automatically and import the registration marks and
contour line to GreatCut.

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Step 5 Select Output under File.

Step 6 Select Mode as “Cut with AAS” and input the Number of outputs in X-direction and
Y-direction and Distance between copies, please don’t press output button.

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Step 7 Back to Adobe Illustrator, Click Multi-Copy on GreatCut under File.

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Step 9 The system will create several copies of the object with registration marks as shown in
the picture below.

Drivers > Cutter > Others > SignPal 12 to download the WinRAR file.

3. Follow the installation and activation instruction for SignPal 12 below.

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(1) Install and activate software on an online computer

1. Launch your browser and type https://www.saicloud.com in address bar and press
enter, then input your activation code, then click Activate, activation code can be
found in the code label in software package.

2. In login section, click I am new to the SAi Cloud and input your email address,
then click Create Account, an email will be sent to your mailbox.

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3. Check your mailbox and click website link in the email then complete the
information fields.

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3. Launch your browser on another online computer and type

https://www.saicloud.com in the address bar and press enter, then input your
activation code and click Activate.
The Activation code can be found in the software package certificate.

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4. In login section, click I am new to the SAi Cloud and input your email address,
then click Create Account, an email will be sent to your mailbox.

5. Check your mailbox and click website link in the email then complete the
information fields.

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6. Click “License Manager” can’t connect and input your computer ID and
computer name that you recorded for the offline computer before, then click
Create license Now and Download License, save license file to local.

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7. Copy license file to offline computer via a removable disk device, then import it.

8. Select language you need, then click OK and finish installation.

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(3) Transfer license on an online computer

1. Open License Manager from Start menu.

2. Click Remove License From This computer, Now you can install the software
on another computer.

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3. Apply the contour cut mark of GCC AASII by selecting Effect > Contour Cut Mark.

4. Select “GCC AASII” in SignPal DesignCentral window to create the AAS II registration
marks (4-Point Positioning) and click ‘Apply’ in DesignCentral window.

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5. There are three types of GCC AASII registration marks: 4-Point Positioning, Segmental
Positioning, and Multiple Copies. To make ‘Segmental Positioning’ marks, please
select “GCC Segmentation” in DesignCentral window and then click ‘Apply’.

6. For ‘Multiple Copies’, this function is not available in SignPal. Currently the ‘Multiple
Copies’ function is only available under CorelDraw plug-in.

7. Select File > Print to print out the image.

Path Editing
Select Point Tool ● ●
Remove Point ●
Add Point ●
Straighten Path ●
Round Corner ●
Sharpen Corner ●
Optimize by Curve ●
Optimize by Smooth
Arc ●
Optimize by 3point Arc ●
Make Arc ●
Reduce Points ●
Close Path ●
Change Start Point ●
Cleaver ●

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Scissors ●
Make Right Angle ●
Break Path ●
Join Paths ●
Align Horizontal ●
Align Vertical ●
Align Points ●
Apply Length and
Angle ●
Remove Tiny Objects ●
Vector Eraser ●
Cleaver by Path ●

Working with Files

Job Info ●
Scanning ●
Achieve to Cloud ● ●
Workspaces ● ●

View
DesignCentral ● ●
Color Mixer ● ●
Snap ● ●

Arrange
Group ● ●
Compound ● ●
Mask ● ●
Guides ● ●
Contour Cut ● ●
Convert to Outlines ● ●
Convert Stroke to
Outlines ● ●
Convert Linked to
Native ● ●
Path Direction ● ●
Order ● ●
Cut Order ● ●

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Align ● ●
Spacing ● ●
Rotate ● ●
Resize ● ●
Deskew ● ●
Mirror ● ●
Step and Repeat ●

Effects
Combine ●
Outline ●
Contour Cut ● ●
Contour Cut Mark ● ●
Shadow ●

Bitmap
Autotrace ●
Color Mode ●

Production
Cut/Plot ● ●
Manual Split Lines ● ●
Tile All Copies ● ●
Panel to Border ● ●
Auto-weld ● ●
Auto-trap ● ●
Overcut ● ●
Optimize Cutting Order ● ●

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Sure Cuts A Lot

There are basic instructions of Sure Cut A Lot below. If you need detailed instruction, please
refer to Sure Cut A Lot Help.

1. Select the cutter you want to output and change the work area.

Step 1 Run Sure Cuts A Lot software.

Step 2 Select “Cutter” and select “Manage Cutters” under My Cutter to change the work
area.

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Step 3 Select company / brand as GCC and select model you want to output and then click
the “<--Add to list” button.

Step 4 Select GCC on the left and click “Done.”

Step 5 If you want to change the material size and orientation, you can fill a proper value in
the Document window.

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5. Convert Image to Cutting File

Step 1 Go to Trace Image under File, or select Trace Image button on the toolbar to open
the setting window.

Step 2 Click on “Choose an image” to input the image, adjust Image Settings and Output
Settings, and click OK. Then the outline of the image will be outputted automatically.

Note
 The contrast and pixels of import images will affect the trace
image result. High contract graphics are recommended.

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6. Cut the Design

Step 1 Click on the “Cutter” button on the toolbar and Cut Settings window will appear.

Step 2 Click on “Settings…” to open GCC Cutter Settings window.

Note
 The origin point is on the bottom right.

Step 3 Adjust Registration Marks setting under GCC Cutter Settings window if needed.

*Registration Marks: set the distance between the edge of the material
and the registration marks in Mark Offset; set the size of marks in Mark
Size; set the line thickness of marks in Mark Thickness.

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Step 4 Adjust Blade Offset, Overcut Value, Multi-Cut and Quality under Cut Settings window
if needed.

*Blade Offset: set the offset value according to different blade, for a
standard blade, set the offset value at 0.25mm, 0.5mm for an optional
advanced blade and 0mm for an optional plotting pen.

*Quality: associated with the cutting result; please note the better
cutting quality, the slower cutting speed.

*Multi-Cut: to repeat the cutting job at same position which is suitable

for cutting thick material.

*Overcut: allows for easier weeding and makes up for incomplete cut
lines.

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Step 5 Under “Cut Settings” section, there are some useful functions. After setting the
parameters, click on “Cut” to send the data to the GCC cutter and the GCC cutter will
start the cutting job.

*Cut Mode: there are “WSIWYG” and “Origin Point” options, WSIWYG
means what you see is what you get, the cutter will output the graphic
at same position in preview window. While with Origin Point mode, the
cutter will cut the graphic from bottom right origin point of the material.

*Use Software Speed and Pressure: tick this section, and you can set
the values of speed and pressure manually.

*Preset: select a proper material to apply the preset speed and

pressure parameter automatically.

*Speed & Pressure: you may adjust values of speed and pressure
manually to get quality results.

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7. Print and Cut Your Design

The Print and Cut function allows you to print the graphics from Sure Cuts A Lot to printer,
and then put the printed materials on the GCC cutter to cut out the contour of printed jobs
from Sure Cuts A Lot.

Step 1 Open an image file in Sure Cuts A Lot.

Step 2 Click on the Cutter icon on the toolbar, set the parameters and click on “Print+Cut” to
add the registration marks and print out the image.

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Step 3 Click on “Print…” to open printer setting window and click OK.

Step 4 Print your design with registration marks out.

Step 5 Load the printed media to the GCC cutter.

Step 6 Press “Next” and then press “Scan+Cut”, and then the GCC cutter will detect the
registration marks and cut the contour lines automatically.

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Tips Test Connection function can save your materials.

 Click on “Test Connection” to exam if set the connection properly.

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