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Puma III User Manual IIm mp po orrttaan ntt IIn nffo orrm maattiio on n Thanks for your purchase of GCC Puma III Cutting Plotter. For your safety and to optimize the performance of the Puma III, please read the user manual completely and keep it in a correct location. PRECAUTIONS IN USE z 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.
Puma III User Manual Contents Important Information 1. General Information 1.1 Introduction 1.2 Package Items 1.3 Product Features 1.4 Front View of Puma III 1.5 Back View of Puma III 1.6 The Whole View of Puma III 1.7 The Left-hand Side of Puma III 1.8 The Right-hand Side of Puma III 2. Installation 2.1 Precaution 2.2 Stand & Flexible Media Support System 2.2.1 Stand Installation (for P3-60) 2.2.2 Stand & Flexible Media Support System (for P3-132S) 2.3 Blade Installation 2.4 Cable Connections 2.4.
Puma III User Manual 5.5 Tips for AAS 5-8 6. Maintenance 6.1 Cleaning the cutting Plotter 6.2 Cleaning the Grid Drum 6.3 Cleaning the Pinch Rollers 6-1 6-2 6-2 7. Trouble Shooting 7.1 Non-Operational Problems 7.2 Operational Problems 7.3 Communication Problems 7.4 Software Problems 7.5 Cutting Quality Problems 7-1 7-2 7-3 7-4 7-5 Appendix A-1 A-2 A-3 A-4 A-5 A-6 A-7 A-1 A-2 A-3 A-4 A-5 A-6 A-7 Contents Specifications of Puma III Blade Specification CorelDRAW Plug-In Instruction SignPal 8.
Puma III User Manual Chapter 1 General Information 1.1 Introduction Puma III 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 III series cutting plotters: 1.2 ‧P3-60 for media width: 70mm(2.76”) ~ 719mm(28.3”) ‧P3-132S for media width: 70mm(2.76”) ~ 1470mm(57.
Puma III User Manual 4. Accessories z 1 piece of User’s Compact Disk z 1 piece of AC power Cord z 1 pieces of data cable (RS-232C) z 1 pieces of data cable (Print cable) z 1 pieces of data cable (USB cable) z 1 set of Blade Holder Assembly (Installed in tool carriage of the cutting plotter ) z 1 piece of Blade (Installed in Blade Holder) z 1 piece of Safe Blade z 1 piece of Cutting Pad z 1 piece of Tweezers z 1 piece of Promise Card 1.
Puma III User Manual 1.4 1.4.1 Appearance of Puma III The Front View (Figure 1-1) Grid Drums Tool Carriage move the media back and performs the forth during operation. Control Panel cutting with the Slicer Groove 14 buttons and 1 installed blade or cuts off the extra LED and 1 LCM pen with AAS media easily along showing messages module. this groove. and menus.
Puma III User Manual 1.4.2 The Back View (Figure 1-2) Pinch Rollers hold the media during cutting. Lever raises or lowers the pinch rollers.
Puma III User Manual 1.4.3 The Whole View (Figure 1-3) **Stand for Puma III 60 is an optional item. **Stand for Puma III 132S is a standard item. Roll Holder – holds and supplies the roll media for cutting. Roll Holder Guide Bushes – serve to keep the roll media in place when media is pulled from the roll. Roll Holder Support – supports roll holders. T-Stand –supports T-Stand –supports the cutting plotter the cutting plotter Stand Beam – stabilizes the body.
Puma III User Manual 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 of Puma III (Figure 1-5) Serial Interface Connector (RS232C) used to connect the cutting plotter to a computer through a serial interface cable.
Puma III User Manual 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.
Puma III User Manual 2.2 Stand & Flexible Media Support System 2.2.1 Stand Installation(for P3-132) Please follow procedure below to assemble stand and media support system.
Puma III User Manual Step 3 Position the stand beam perpendicularly to part Xand 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, and then insert the screws into the holes on plotter’s bottom and tighten them up as shown in Figure 2-3.
Puma III User Manual Step 5 Insert the roll holder support with the screws into the holes of the stand, and then tighten them up as shown in Figure 2-4. You could decide roll holder support’s position by inserting into different holes.
Puma III User Manual Step 6 Place two roll holders into the holes in the roll holder support. (Figure 2-5) Roll holder support Roll holders Figure 2-5 Step 7 Lastly, the complete picture will be shown like below.
Puma III User Manual 2.3 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.
Puma III User Manual 1. Install Blade. (Figure 2-12) Figure 2-12 2. Push the blade to the bottom of the blade holder. (Figure 2-13) Figure 2-13 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.
Puma III User Manual 4. Insert the blade holder into tool carriage. Please note the outward ring of the holder must put into the groove of carriage firmly (Figure 2-15) and lock the grip. (Figure 2-16) Figure 2-15 Figure 2-16 5. Reverse steps mentioned above to remove the blade holder. 6. Press the push-pin to remove the blade from the blade holder when replacing blade.
Puma III User Manual 2.4 Cable Connections Puma III communicates with a computer through USB (Universal Serial Bus), Parallel port (Centronics) or Serial port (RS-232C). This chapter shows you how to connect the cutting plotter to a host computer and how to set up the computer/cutting plotter interconnection. !! Notice: When USB connection is enabled, both parallel port and serial port will be disabled automatically. Parallel port USB port Serial port Figure 2-18 2.4.
Puma III User Manual Step 1: Connecting your GCC cutter 1. Turn on the machine. 2. Connect the USB connector to the machine and then USB driver will installed automatically. It will take a few minutes to find the device. Please DO NOT disconnect the USB cable until the installation has completed. 3. You can double click the USB icon on the taskbar to make sure the USB device is detected. Step 2: Installing the software (1) Put the installation CD into your CD-ROM.
Puma III User Manual (3) Click “Next” to start the driver installation. (4) The installation will take a few minutes to complete and you will see a message below and click on “OK” upon completion.
Puma III User Manual Note: (1) If the driver is being installed for a second time, the user will be prompted as to whether a second copy of the driver installation is required. (2) If the user selects yes, a second copy of the driver will be installed. 2.4.2 z Parallel Interface Connecting to the Parallel (Centronics) Port 1. Connect a parallel cable to the cutting plotter and the host computer 2. Set up the output port LPT1 or LPT2 from your software package 3.
Puma III User Manual 2.4.3 RS-232 Interface Connecting to the RS-232 (Serial) Port 1. For Personal Computer users, connect the RS-232C cable to the serial connector of the assigned serial port (COM1 or COM2) on your host computer. 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 cable. 2.4.
Puma III User Manual Chapter 3 The Control Panel This chapter describes the button operations with the LCM menu flowcharts of Puma III. 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 III series > Key Function LCD Screen To display functions and error messages.
Puma III User Manual 3.2 Menu in On-line Mode Power On Puma III in processing GCC Cutter LCM Version- - - Puma III Firmware: Copyright: Place Media And Then Lower Down The Lever Roll Edge Single 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 ] Pause Setup Resume [ FORCE] Force:80 gf OK:ENTER [ SPEED ] [ OFFSET ] Offset: 0.
Puma III User Manual 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 OK:ENTER 5~400 with an increment of 5(gram force) [ OFFSET ] Offset: 0.275 mm OK:ENTER 0.000~1.000 with an increment of 0.
Puma III User Manual Offline For System Setup 1S:51 Select: F:80 O:0.275 M OK:ENTER Set Smoothing Cut Select: OK:ENTER OverCut: Select: [TOOL SELECT ] OverCut:0.00-1.00mm with an increment of 0.05mm 0.00mm OK:ENTER Set Tangential Mode Select: OK:ENTER Panel Setup Select: OK:ENTER Restore default ? Select: OK:ENTER Save parameter ? Select: OK:ENTER Firmware： x.x.xx FPGA：Vx.
Puma III User Manual 3.4 Menu Items Below describes the functions of menu items Menu or Key Function Setting Default --- Media sizing --Roll To measure media width. Edge To measure media width and pull the media back till the front Maximum Tracking 150 meters paper sensor open. To measure media width and length. Maximum Tracking Single Maximum Tracking 150 meters 10 meters --- POWER --To indicate the power status. [ Arrow Keys ] 1. To move the tool carriage position on X or Y axis. 2.
Puma III User Manual Square Cut Repeat Last Plot 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. Recut: To repeat the last job without re-sending the data. 1~99; 1 per step Copy: To copy the last job without re-sending the data. 1~99; 1 per step * 1mm gap will be auto-generated between 2 copies).
Puma III User Manual 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. Save Parameter To save pattern(s) of cutting parameters for later use. Auto Unrolled Media [ MISC ] To avoid paper jam and motor crash by automatically unroll media (50cm and up) before cutting while enabled. . * Auto-unroll only effects on roll/edge media.
Puma III User Manual Scale Length To adjust the scale of media length and width that may cause by the thickness of the media. The Denominator is the actual length, and the Numerator is the ideal length measured from the resultant. Scale Width USB Printer Type For example, cutting a line with 500.0 mm length. The procedure as follows: 1. Press the [LEFT ARROW] to choose the Numerator and select 500.0 mm, 2. Cut the length by sending a graph file, 3.
Puma III User Manual 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.
Puma III User Manual White Marks Figure 4-2 Push the lever downward to lower down the pinch rollers. Turn on the power; the machine will be initialized. Then follow the instruction of LCM to measure the size of the media. Note: Move the pinch roller by applying force at the rear portion of the pinch roller support. Do not move it by holding its front rubber roller.
Puma III User Manual 4.1.2 Loading the Roll Media Firstly, put the roll media guide bushes on two roll holders. (Figure 4-4) Figure 4-4 Option A Insert the two roll holders into the roll media support set, and then place the roll media directly between the two roll holders.
Puma III User Manual Option B (Use the media flange) 1. Insert a roll media flange at the end of each roll media and tighten the thumbscrew until the roll media is firmly gripped. (Figure 4-6) Figure 4-6 2. 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 media guide bushes.
Puma III User Manual 3. Loading 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 4. Then turn the roll downward to make an equal tension across the media. (Figure 4-9) Figure 4-9 5. Move the pinch rollers to the precise location and be careful that the pinch rollers must be positioned above the grid drums. 6. Push the lever downward to lower down the pinch rollers. 7.
Puma III User Manual 9. Unloading media：Reversing steps mentioned above to remove the media. For the users of Puma III-60, you can also use the “Roll Base” (a standard accessory of Puma III-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 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.
Puma III User Manual 4.3 Cutting Force and Offset Adjustment Before sending your designs from computer to Puma III 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. Step1. After sizing the media, press [CUT TEST] button to select the “Square Cut”, and press [ENTER KEY] to confirm.
Puma III User Manual S q u a r e C u t S e l e c t : Mo v e X : AA OK : E n t e r Press ENTER_KEY c u t t e s t M Y : Press ENTER_KEY BB C o n t i n o u s N : C A N C E L CC S q u a r e C u t OK : E n t e r Press ENTER_KEY Press SPEED_KEY, FORCE_KEY, OFFSET_KEY to setup or Press arrow keys to desired position for next square cut Press ENTER_KEY Finish square cut Press CANCEL_KEY 3mm 3mm 80 mm 80 mm 80 mm Machine Figure 4-12 Operation 4-8
Puma III User Manual 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.
Puma III User Manual 4.5 Puma III Print Driver setting 4.5.1 Puma III Print Driver setting>Option Page 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.
Puma III User Manual To activate the Die Cut function, go to “Option”, tick “Die Cut”, and enter the amount you wish for the “Length” and “Force” of both Die Cut and Kiss Cut, then click “OK” (see figure 3). *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.
Puma III User Manual 4.5.2 Puma III Print Driver setting>Paper Page Connecting Multiple Cutters to one PC This function allows your computer to recognize the cutter you wish to perform your job on from other cutters with the same model name and printers connected at the same time, eliminating its confusion when you send your image to the cutter. To activate this function, go to “Paper” and tick “Connecting Multiple Cutters to one PC” (see figure 1).
Puma III User Manual To do this, please go to “Printers and Faxes”, right click on the model you would like to work on and click on “Properties”. Go to “Ports” and tick the corresponding USB port (see figure 3). When this is completed, apply the same steps to other cutters you would like to work on (see figure 4). Please make sure you connect each cutter back to the same corresponding USB port every time.
Puma III User Manual Chapter 5 Accu-Aligning System 5.1 Introduction The Puma III series cutting plotters feature a standard Accu-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.
Puma III User Manual 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.
Puma III User Manual 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 Puma III 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 like SignPal, EasySign or GCC CorelDraw plug-in.
Puma III User Manual 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) 5.
Puma III User Manual ＊ AAS II offset X and Y value is defined as following: Horizontal line is defined as X and vertical is defined as Y ＊ 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. This method apply on both X and Y axle. For example: If the values set in cutter is X: 0.50 mm Y 0.
Puma III User Manual 5.4 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. 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.
Puma III User Manual 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%).
Puma III User Manual ■ When printing on a roll media, make sure the orientation as following: Step 4 Load the printout onto cutter ■ The Origin Mark is is different from the rest registration marks. Please make sure the media is fed with correct direction. Step 5 Cut the Contour ■ Send out the command from software to perform the contour cutting job. 5.5 Tips for AAS For getting better results of contour cutting, there are some tips below for your reference.
Puma III User Manual Chapter 6 B Baassiicc M Maaiin ntteen naan nccee This chapter explains the basic maintenance (i.e. cleaning the cutting plotter) required for the cutting plotter. Except for the below mentioned, all other maintenance must be performed by a qualified service technician. 6.1 Cleaning the Cutting Plotter In order to keep the cutting plotter under good condition and best performance, you need to clean the machine properly and regularly.
Puma III User Manual 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.
Puma III User Manual Chapter 7 T Trro ou ub bllee S Sh ho oo ottiin ng g 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.
Puma III User Manual 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. Error, Check Media Or Drum or X Motor Error, Check Media Or Y Motor Error, Check Carriage Sensor or VC Motor Graph Was Clipped.
Puma III User Manual 7.3 Cutting Plotter/Computer Communication Problems The messages showed below present problems in relation to cutting plotter/computer communication. Communication Error Setup: MISC. key Is the connection cable connected to the cutting plotter and computer properly? Yes No Has the interface setting been done correctly? Yes Try the communication between your cutting plotter and computer. If it still does not work, have your cutting plotter serviced.
Puma III User Manual 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.) No Yes Does the cutting plotter interface match the requirements of your software? No Yes Does your software recommend using a different cable? Most well known cutting softwares in the world have drivers for our cutting plotters.
Puma III User Manual 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? No Yes Refer to Chapter 2.
Puma III User Manual Puma III Specification Model Name/No. Operational Method Max. Cutting Width Max. Cutting Length Max. Media Loading Width Min. Media Loading Width Acceptable Material Thickness Number of Pinch Rollers Motor Drive Cutting Force Max.
Puma III User Manual Blade Specification 20200159G 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. 265012020G 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. 26500059G The blade is 60° with Blue Cap, 0.
Puma III User Manual 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.
Puma III User Manual CorelDRAW Plug-In Instruction AASII VBA Installer is applicable for CorelDRAW Version 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 Installation 1. Check the “AAS CorelDraw Installer” folder in Puma III Installation CD, and double click the “AASIIVBAInstaller.exe” file to run the installation program. 2. Press the “Install” button to begin installing GCC AASII CorelDRAW VBA.
Puma III User Manual User Instructions 1. Run CorelDRAW to edit your graphics and select all images at once when you wish to plot. 2. Select “ToolsÆVisual BasicÆPlay”.
Puma III User Manual The Visual Basic for Applications Marcos window will pop up. Select GCC_CorelDraw_AASII (GCCAASII_Draw12.gms) under the “Macros in” manual, and press “Run”. 3. Click on “Apply” and select whether you would like to add the registration marks by page size or by object. 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. 4.
Puma III User Manual Add Registration Mark by page size If you tick “Add Registration Mark by page size” as shown in the figure below and click “Apply”, your registration marks will be created automatically. Note: 1. The length setting will be in the range of 5-25mm according to your page size. 2. Please DO NOT make any changes to the “Origin” section when you choose to add registration marks by page size as indicated below otherwise the position of the marks will be changed.
Puma III User Manual 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.
Puma III User Manual 4-Point Positioning 4-Point Positioning z Length: The length of marks Æ Range: 5mm~50mm Æ Optimized Setting: 25mm z Thickness: The line thickness of marks Æ Range: 1mm~2mm Æ Optimized Setting: 1mm z Margin: The distance between marks and images Æ Range: 0mm~50mm Æ Optimized Setting: 5mm The system will create the 4 marks as shown in the picture below.
Puma III User Manual 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 Page size (unit: inch) Suggested mark length (unit: mm) A6 (4.13 × 5.83) 5 A5 (5.83 × 8.27) 8 A4 (8.
Puma III User Manual 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.
Puma III User Manual 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 z No. of X Copies: The numbers of copies on X axis z No. of Y Copies: The numbers of copies on Y axis Æ Range: 1~50. (The more copies you make, the more time is needed for data transmission.
Puma III User Manual Contour cutting through CorelDraw Step 1: Position the paper with registration marks printed by your printer on the GCC cutter. Step 2: Select “FilesÆPrint”. Please note that if you use CorelDraw X5, you must follow the steps below. Click the “color” page and go to the “Color conversions performed by:” and then select the model name of you cutter.
Puma III User Manual Step 2: Go to the “Layout” page and select Bottom left corner at “Reposition images to”. Step 3: Click “Print”. You can also add a Hot Icon for the AAS II Plug-in Step 1: Select “ToolsÆCustomizationÆCommandsÆMacros”.
Puma III User Manual Step 2: Choose【GCC_CorelDraw_AASII.GCCModule.GCC_AASII】and drag it to the “commands” bar. Step 3: If you want to have a different icon, select “ToolsÆCustomizationÆCommandsÆ Appearance” to import a graphics for use as the icon. Choose an icon and press OK to complete this setting.
Puma III User Manual SignPal 8.5 Instruction The new SignPal 8.5 Software is Windows Vista compatible and the SignPal Expert above versions support the AAS II contour cutting function of Jaguar IV and Puma III cutting plotters. Different to the previous SignPal 7.6 version, the SignPal 8.5 doesn’t come with a keypro dongle, which is replaced by a softkey to simplify the installation procedure. However, please note that the system must be connected to the Internet when launching the SignPal 8.
Puma III User Manual 4. Click Next. 5. Read the Software License Agreement and select I accept the terms of the license agreement and click Next to accept. SignPal 8.
Puma III User Manual 6. If you did not have any previous versions of the software installed, skip to the next step. If you still have a previous version of the software installed, you will be prompted to overwrite the existing installation. Click Yes to overwrite any previous installation of the software. 7. Select the features of the software that you want to install and click Next: • • • Check GCC Production Suite to install the software. Check Samples to install sample files.
Puma III User Manual b. From the drop-down menu, select the drive you want to install to, and verify that it has enough space for the installation. c. Click OK. The installation drive changes to the selected drive when you click OK. 8. Select the Program folder where the shortcut for the software will appear. A new folder is automatically created for the product. 9. Click Next to install the software. SignPal 8.
Puma III User Manual 10. Once the installer is finished installing, the Install Manager opens. The Install Manager allows you to run a demo version of any available products, or to enter a password to access the software and any optional features. 11. Do one of the following: • Check Run in demo mode to run a demo version of any available products in any available language. • Enter a Password, and then select a product from the Product list and a language from the Language list.
Puma III User Manual 13. Check which icons and preferences you want to install: • Check Install to desktop to install a shortcut for the software on the desktop. • Check Install to startup items to install a shortcut for the software in the Startup folder of the Start menu. If this is done, each time the computer starts up, the software will automatically start up and minimize itself, displaying an icon in the system tray of the Windows system tray.
Puma III User Manual 14. Open SignPal 8.5v1 15. As you have not registered before, please check on the box at bottom to register a new account. 16. Input your personal information to complete the online registration. SignPal 8.
Puma III User Manual 17. If you have registered before, please enter your Registration code as below to open SignPal 8.5v1 software. SignPal 8.
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Puma III User Manual [2] Set up your GCC Cutter on Production Manager 1. Open Production Manager 8.5v1 2. Choose and set up your GCC cutter. (Note that AAS II System only works on Jaguar IV and Puma III.) SignPal 8.
Puma III User Manual 3. Select File > Print Setup in SignPal Software. SignPal 8.
Puma III User Manual 4. Select the printer and paper size. SignPal 8.
Puma III User Manual -- SignPal AASII Quick Start 5. Use the Rectangle Tool to create a rectangle. 6. Select Effect > Contour Cut. Then click ‘Apply’ in DesignCentral window. SignPal 8.
Puma III User Manual 7. Apply the contour cut mark of GCC AASII by selecting Effect > Contour Cut Mark. 8. Select “GCC AASII” in SignPal DesignCentral window to create the AAS II registration marks (4-Point Positioning). Set the vales as 0.1cm or above and click ‘Apply’ in DesignCentral window. The value is to define the distance between registration marks and image area. If the value is less than 0.1cm, it is likely that the image will overlap the marks and result in bad cutting quality. 9.
Puma III User Manual Segmentation” in DesignCentral window and then click ‘Apply’. 10. For ‘Multiple Copies’, this function is not available in SignPal. Currently the ‘Multiple Copies’ function is only available under CorelDraw plug-in. 11. Select File > Print to print out the image. SignPal 8.
Puma III User Manual 12. Set the Scale as 100cm =1m (100%) in Print page. 13. Load the printout vinyl on the plotter and select File > Cut Contour to send data. You can preview the job and change cutter’s parameter settings in ‘Properties’ tab of Cut Contour window. The Production Manager will be automatic activated to complete the job. SignPal 8.
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Puma III User Manual [3] Transferring a Software License Using Softkey Softkey allows you to transfer the software license to another computer by disabling the software license on one computer, and enabling it on another. Remarks: If you would like to upgrade or reinstall the Windows OS, please transfer your license before reinstallation.
Puma III User Manual 4. Install the software on the computer you wish to transfer the license to. SignPal 8.
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Puma III User Manual EasySIGN Instruction The user manual of EasySIGN software is available on the EasySIGN program CD, or you can refer to the getting started manual available on the EasySIGN webpage at http://www.easysign.com/mainwebv1/DownGT.aspx. GCC AASII Corpmark System This application note will show you how to use the GCC AASII corpmark system. It assumes that you have installed your GCC plotter correctly, and that you are able to cut simple jobs on it.
Puma III User Manual 3. Enable the cropmarks. Right-click on an empty part of the worksheet, and choose the command “Cropmark settings”. This will show a dialog. Please tick the box called “Show Print & cut cropmarks”. Next, you need to make a choice which system that you want to use, there are three different systems: GCC AASII This system uses four cropmarks, and one copy. It is meant for jobs that are not very large (like 60 cm or smaller) and that are going to be printed on single sheets.
Puma III User Manual 4. Position the cropmark Use the panelling tool from the left toolbox to drag the cropmarks around your job. Make sure that the cropmarks have some white space around them, there should not be any objects inside them, to make sure they can be scanned accurately. 5. Export the job for printing Your design is now ready for production. Click “File, Export”, and a dialog will come up that enables you to create a file. We advise you to use “EPS Encapsulated Postscript (*.
Puma III User Manual In the EasySIGN software, choose “File, Plotting”. A dialog will come up that allows you to change the plotter settings. Just make sure that the following settings are made: Alignment plotting (1) Switched on Normal line (2) Switched off Print and cut line (3) Switched on Then click “OK”. Your plotter will then start scanning the cropmarks, and after that the job will be cut.
Puma III User Manual GreatCut Instruction The user manual of GreatCut software is available on the GCC installation CD. GCC AASII System Below are step-by-step instructions when using the AAS function of GreatCut software. Step 1 Import the image you want to print and cut. Step 2 Add the contour line. The value of Contour Offset should be ≥ 0.5mm.
Puma III User Manual Step 3 Add the registration marks Set up the value of registration marks. 4-Point Positioning z Size: The length of marks Æ Range: 5mm~50mm Æ Optimized Setting: 25mm z Object margin: The distance between marks and images Æ Range: 0mm~50mm Æ Optimized Setting: 5mm z Line thickness: the line thickness of marks Æ Range: 1mm~2mm Æ Optimized Setting: 1mm Segmental Positioning z Max. x Distance: The distance of intermediate position on the X axis z Æ Range: 200-500 mm Max.
Puma III User Manual 4-Point Positioning Adjust the size, object margin and line thickness of your registration marks. After this is finished, click “Set Jog Marks” under “Tools”. z z z The system will create the 4 marks as shown in the picture below.
Puma III User Manual 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 the above function(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 Page size (unit: inch) Suggested mark length (unit: mm) A6 (4.13 × 5.83) 5 A5 (5.83 × 8.27) 8 A4 (8.
Puma III User Manual Segmental Positioning For precise cutting quality, it is suggested to select “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. z Max. x Distance: The distance of intermediate position on the X axis z Æ Range: 200-500 mm Max. y Distance: The distance of intermediate position on the Y axis Æ Range: 200-500 mm The system will create the marks as shown in the picture below.
Puma III User Manual Multiple Copies When you apply the “Multiple Copies” function, the value that has been set in this section will still be applied. Set the registration marks.
Puma III User Manual Select the whole image including registration marks and click the multiple copies button. Note: The spacing of vertical & horizontal (Offset X & Y) should be ≥ 20mm or = 0mm. Step 4 Print out the image. If you apply the Multiple Copies function, you will have to set up the multiple copies function with GCC cutting plotter by following the steps below. *Please note that you cannot select the whole images when output the multiple copies of images.
Puma III User Manual See the example as below. Right: (You should select the contour line but not the image.) Wrong: (You cannot select the whole images.
Puma III User Manual Now you can output the image. A. Before output, you need to set up your cutter. B. Select the series of cutter and the USB port.
Puma III User Manual C. Set up the number of copies you need to cut here. Note: 1. The number of copies and distance between copies should be the same as you made above. 2. You should confirm that the option of objects must show “Selected objects”. Step 5 You now have a perfectly cut image.
Puma III User Manual Illustrator Plug-In Instruction AASII VBA Installer is applicable for Illustrator Version CS3, CS4, CS5 Installation 1. Check the “AAS Illustrator Installer” folder in Puma III Installation CD, and double click the “AASIIInstaller.exe” file to run the installation program. 2. Press the “Install” button to begin installing GCC AASII Illustrator VBA.
Puma III User Manual User Instructions 1) Open Illustrator. 2) Edit your image and create a contour line (Note: you must have the line width set as 0.001mm).
Puma III User Manual 4) Select the registration marks needed 5) Three types of registration marks are introduced here: 4-Point Positioning, Segmental Positioning and Multiple Copies. 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”.
Puma III User Manual 6) Confirm the registration marks (the 4-Point Position mark is used as an illustration in the following steps). 7) Click on the blank area on the page and then click “Document Setup”.
Puma III User Manual 8) Hit “Edit Artboards”. 9) Click on “Presets → Fit Artboard to Artwork bounds”.
Puma III User Manual 10) Please move your mouse to the tool bar on the left when step 10) is finished and then click “Selection Tool”. 11) This will take you back to the edit mode.
Puma III User Manual 12) Print out the file with the contour line and the registration marks. 13) Place the printed file on the cutter, lower the pinch rollers and then position the carriage at the origin of the registration marks. 14) Send the file to the cutter.
Puma III User Manual 15) Select the cutter model, position the object in the bottom left corner and then click “Print”. 16) Your job is now completed.
Puma III User Manual Three types of registration marks 4-Point Positioning 4-Point Positioning z Length: The length of marks Æ Range: 5mm~50mm Æ Optimized Setting: 25mm z Thickness: The line thickness of marks Æ Range: 1mm~2mm Æ Optimized Setting: 1mm z Margin: The distance between marks and images Æ Range: 0mm~50mm Æ Optimized Setting: 5mm The system will create the 4 marks as shown in the picture below.
Puma III User Manual 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 Page size (unit: inch) Suggested mark length (unit: mm) A6 (4.13 × 5.83) 5 A5 (5.83 × 8.27) 8 A4 (8.
Puma III User Manual 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.
Puma III User Manual 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 z No. of X Copies: The numbers of copies on X axis z No. of Y Copies: The numbers of copies on Y axis Æ Range: 1~50. (The more copies you make, the more time is needed for data transmission.
