Graphtec Studio 2– Graphic design software –

This software allows you to create and edit cut data and send it to cutting plotters. The intuitive design creation tool makes it easy for anyone to use.

Graphtec Studio 2

Easy operation from design creation to cut output with just one software!

Major features

Synchronization function of cutting conditions

The cutting condition and main unit setting of cutting plotters can be set up on the software and synchronized. The settings can also be saved, so that users of multiple PCs can cut smoothly under the same condition.

Compatible models : FC9000 / CE8000 / CE8000-40+ASF1-30 / FCX4000 / FCX2000 / CE7000 / CE6000 PLUS / FC8600

Synchronization function of cutting conditions
Creating the registration marks

The registration marks can be added into the arts board of the design application software. It can be selected from 10 patterns according to the design object size and the precision of axis alignment in the Print & Cut applications.

Creating the registration marks.
Tiling (split the object)

The cutting object can be split into smaller tiles. When the object needs to be placed to the surface made by multiple panels or is larger than the width of the media, the object can be split to size for fit it.

Tiling (split the object)
Matrix copy

It is used for creating multiple copies of the same object. The object is copied in specified matrix condition.

Matrix copy
Weed lines and border

The border line and weeding lines can be added around the cutting object automatically and then it is cut. It makes easier to remove the excess material from the media.

Weed lines and border
Cutting Conditions Settings by Color / Layer

Cutting conditions can be assigned to colors (line colors / fill colors) or layers used in design software. Additionally, the cutting order and whether to cut or not can be specified based on the assigned colors or layers.

  • This figure is an example.
  • Cutting conditions can be assigned by color or layer only.
Cutting Conditions Settings by Color / Layer
Custom Media Size Preset

Media size settings can be named, preset, and saved. Graphtec Studio 2 also supports importing and exporting saved settings files, allowing users to share defined sizes.

Custom Media Size Preset
Firmware Update Function

The firmware of the cutting plotter connected to the computer can be checked and updated to the latest version automatically.

  • Automatic updates are available only when the cutting plotter is connected via a USB cable.
  • For LAN connections, you will be directed to the firmware download page.
Firmware Update Function
Offline operation using the USB flash memory

Plot data is created from the design by using Graphtec Studio 2, then it is saved to USB flash memory. The plot data file can be selected from the USB on the plotter, then cutting is performed. This simplified work-flow enables users to operate without a computer.

  • The USB flash memory format only supports FAT32.
    Please note that NTFS and exFAT are not supported.

Compatible models : FC9000 / CE8000 / CE8000-40+ASF1-30 / FCX4000 / FCX2000 / CE7000 / CE LITE

Offline operation using the USB flash memory
Data management using barcode with USB flash memory

In Print & cut operation, the plot data is automatically selected from USB flash memory by scanning the barcode printed on the media. Barcode is created by using Graphtec Studio 2. This prevents the usage of incorrect data, and improves work efficiency.

  • The USB flash memory format only supports FAT32.
    Please note that NTFS and exFAT are not supported.

Compatible models : FC9000 / CE8000 / CE8000-40+ASF1-30 / FCX4000 / FCX2000 / CE7000

Data management using barcode with USB flash memory
Copy of data with registration marks

After data is sent the first time, it can be copied multiple times without a PC.

Compatible models : FC9000 / CE8000 / CE8000-40+ASF1-30 / FCX4000 / FCX2000 / CE7000 / CE6000 PLUS / CE LITE / FC8600

In the FC9000 / CE8000 / CE8000-40+ASF1-30 / FCX2000 / FCX4000 / CE7000, the first four marks are scanned on the first sheet, and only the first mark in subsequent sheets. Graphtec Studio 2 is able to configure FCX2000 / FCX4000 to execute copy in this condition. This improves productivity by shorting scan detection time.

Furthermore, the combination of 4 Registration Marks Alignment and 2 Registration Marks Alignment is available when using CE8000-40 with ASF1-30. All four registration marks will be read for the first sheet and only the first two for the second sheet and later. This function helps to reduce operating time while maintaining the high accuracy of cutting.

Copy of data with registration marks
Mail Merge

Create personalized documents with a CSV format data source to automatically replace placeholders in the template with specific information. It can also generate barcode/QR code which is perfect for variable label production.

Mail Merge
Lines pattern

It can set configuration of line intuitively to plot such as style, width, corner, color, join, end cap, and position.

Lines pattern
Combine objects

It can edit the overlapped objects using the effects function into a single object or multiple objects.

Combine objects
Auto-trace

The imported bitmap (raster) images is able to be converted into vector objects. There is a powerful noise reduction function.

Auto-trace

Main functions

Main functions

CategoryFunction
Design EditingPage Setup
Add Registration Mark / Barcode
Fill Color
Line Style
Trace
Image Effects
Text Style
Transformation
Replication
Modify
Cut and PlotMedia Size
Job Size
Repeat Job
Driver Options
Sorting
Weed Lines
Matrix Copies
Add Registration Marks
Tiling
Display Plotter Information

Supported file format for import

File formatExtension
Adobe IllustratorAI
CorelDRAWCDR
Encapsulated PostScriptEPS
Portable Document FormatPDF
Silhouette Studio V3.studio3
Silhouette Studio V2.studio
Scalable Vector GraphicsSVG
Auto CAD Interchange FormatDXF
Windows MetafileWMF
Portable Network GraphicsPNG
JPEGJPG
BitmapBMP
Tagged Image File FormatTIFF

System requirements

ItemDescription
Supported cutting plotter (*1)(*2)FC9000 / CE8000 / CE8000-40+ASF1 / FCX4000 / FCX2000 / FC8600 * / CE7000 / CE6000 PLUS * / CE LITE-50 *
(* Operation not guaranteed.)
Supported OSWindows 11 / 10
macOS 10.13 (High Sierra) ~ 15 (Sequoia) (*3)
  • Close the other cutting software when opening Graphtec Studio 2.
  • Administrator privilege is required for install.
  • Graphtec does not support software/driver used with operating systems that have become obsolete and are no longer supported by the OS developer.
  • Windows on ARM is not supported.
  • Do not turn off the cutting plotter or remove the USB cable when updating the firmware using Remote Panel Utility.
  • In order to use AI files in Graphtec Studio 2, please enable the “Create PDF Compatible Files” option in Illustrator before saving.
    When the AI files were saved with this option disabled, design data can not be inherit.
  1. The firmware needs to be the following version.
    • FC9000 series: version 2.00 or later
    • CE7000 series: version 1.27 or later
    • FCX4000 series: version 3.20 or later
    • FCX2000 series: version 3.80 or later
    • FC8600 series: version 3.50 or later
    • CE6000 Plus series: version 1.40 or later
  2. The cutting conditions specified by this software will not be effective unless setting is changed on the operation panel of cutting plotter when using the following models.
    CE6000Plus series
    Change the setting of CONDITION PRIORITY from MANUAL to PROGRAM in the TOOLS SETTING menu.
  3. Please “Allow” the local network when connecting macOS 15 (Sequoia) to cutting plotter via LAN. The connection will not be activated if selecting “Don’t Allow”. Go to System Preferences and edit the Local Network settings to change the condition. (Graphtec Studio 2 will be shown as [Send to Cutter].)