Graphtec Corporation OPS640-WIN Cutting Master Ver.3.00c Update ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Introduction Thank you for using a Graphtec Cutting Plotter. Cutting Master is an output plug-in that enables the use of a Graphtec cutting plotter from within Adobe Illustrator on a Windows-based PC. This version upgrade kit can only be installed if you already have an earlier version of Cutting Master for Windows, or if you have one of the following CD-ROMS supplied as a standard accessory when you purchased your Graphtec Cutting Plotter. PN: 53801-079T PN: FC5100-CDM01M PN: FC5100-CDM02M PN: FC5100-CDM03M PN: FC5100-CDM04M PN: FC5100-CDM06M PN: FC5100-CDM07M PN: LC5200-CDM02M PN: CE3000-CDM01E PN: CE3000-CDM02M Please be sure to read the following instructions carefully before installing the driver. Graphtec assumes no responsibility for any liabilities arising out of the use of this product. Installation The installation process is initiated by running the SETUP.EXE file. After installation is started, complete installation by following the instructions appearing on the screen. 1. Start up Windows. 2. Install Adobe Illustrator if it is not already installed. 3. Run the Setup.exe file that is located in the same folder as this Readme.txt file. Follow the on-screen instructions to set up the plug-in. Once the setup program finishes normally, "Cutting Master" is added to the "File" menu in Illustrator. Uninstallation In the same way as for other applications, select [Add/Remove Programs] from the Control Panel to uninstall the Cutting Master. Compatible plotters The following Graphtec plotters are compatible: FC5100 series CE3000 series LC5200 series FC3600 series JX2000 series FC4200 series FC4100 series FC2230 series CE2000 series * This plug-in outputs via the Graphtec OPS628 Windows driver. OPS628 must be installed. OPS628 is included on the floppy disk or CD-ROM provided with Graphtec plotters, except for some older models. The latest driver version can also be downloaded from the Graphtec website. Precautions * When you output from a Windows 95/98/Me environment in which VirusScan has been installed, you may get a "Spool32.dll Invalid Page Fault" or "Spool32.exe Error" error message. To prevent this happening, temporarily disable VirusScan. For details, please refer to the FAQs section on the www.mcafee.com website. LC5200 Media Settings The LC5200 settings displayed in the media list each represent a set of pre-specified, substrate-specific cutting conditions. All the settings are for the 25W model. The abbreviations used in the setting names are explained in the following list. LC5200 25W PC 1000 : Polycarbonate (PC), 1 mm thickness LC5200 25W PC 500 : Polycarbonate (PC), 0.5 mm thickness LC5200 25W PET film 200 : Polyethylene terephthalate (PET), 0.2 mm thickness LC5200 25W PET film 300 : Polyethylene terephthalate (PET), 0.3 mm thickness LC5200 25W PET film 500 : Polyethylene terephthalate (PET), 0.5 mm thickness LC5200 25W PP 1000 : Polypropylene (PP), 1 mm thickness LC5200 25W Acrylic 3000 : Acrylic, 3 mm thickness LC5200 25W Plywood 4000 : Plywood, 4 mm thickness LC5200 25W Flock, white : Flock (sports felt for logos, emblems), white LC5200 25W Man-made leather : Man-made (artificial) leather, white, 0.8 mm thickness Note The above settings are provided as a guideline only, and we do not guarantee that they are the optimum settings in each case. Substrates vary from manufacturer to manufacturer, and the substrate you plan to use may require slightly different settings. Use the LC5200's test cut function to determine the best settings for your substrate, and then make changes or additions to the settings in the list as required. Trademarks All the brand names and product names listed in this document are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. Cutting Master is a copyright of Graphtec Corporation.