Graphtec Pro Studio / Plus for Windows download
This software is application software for creating original design on the Windows. It sends the cutting object to the Graphtec cutting plotter, and can also control the plotter.
About using Graphtec Pro Studio
The Graphtec Pro Studio is the graphics design application software for Graphtec cutting plotter. It is required to activate the Graphtec Pro Studio software after it is installed by the activation code that is attached with the cutting plotter. Please refer the document for installing the software.
About using Graphtec Pro Studio Plus (optional software)
The Graphtec Pro Studio is an enhanced edition of Graphtec Pro Studio. It has additional functions for improving productivity and creating advanced design. It is required to activate and upgrade the software by the purchased activation code after the Graphtec Pro Studio is installed. Please refer the document for installing the software.
Software License Agreement
It is required to review the following license agreement before the software is downloaded. We will be deemed that the customer has to agree to the terms and conditions of the license agreement when the software had been downloaded by the customer. Please note that it is not possible to download or use the software if the customer does not agree to it.
Downloading Files
Ver.4.10 (Latest version)
Note: If you are using CE6000 series or FC4500 series, please use Ver.3.80.
Note: If you are using FC2250 series, please use Ver.3.40.
| Date of updated | 29 Nov, 2023 | ||
| Supported Products(*2)(*3) | CE7000 series / FC9000 series / CE LITE-50 / CE6000 Plus series / FC8600 series FCX4000 series / FCX2000 series | ||
| Supported OS(*1) | Windows 11 | Home / Pro / Enterprise / Education | |
| Windows 10 / Windows 10 64-bit edition | Home / Pro / Enterprise / Education | ||
| Downloading files | Software | GPS_V410.zip (721,165KB) | |
| How to install, activate the Graphtec Pro Studio or Graphtec Pro Studio Plus | Chinese | GPS_GPSPlus_CM4_SetupManual(ed.2)_CHN.pdf (1,836KB) | |
| German | GPS_GPSPlus_CM4_SetupManual(ed.2)_DEU.pdf (2,173KB) | ||
| English | GPS_GPSPlus_CM4_SetupManual(ed.3)_ENG.pdf (1,873KB) | ||
| Spanish | GPS_GPSPlus_CM4_SetupManual(ed.2)_ESP.pdf (2,116KB) | ||
| French | GPS_GPSPlus_CM4_SetupManual(ed.2)_FRA.pdf (2,135KB) | ||
| Italian | GPS_GPSPlus_CM4_SetupManual(ed.2)_ITA.pdf (2,088KB) | ||
| Korean | GPS_GPSPlus_CM4_SetupManual(ed.2)_KOR.pdf (2,313KB) | ||
| Portuguese | GPS_GPSPlus_CM4_SetupManual(ed.2)_PRT.pdf (2,092KB) | ||
| Russian | GPS_GPSPlus_CM4_SetupManual(ed.2)_RUS.pdf (2,109KB) | ||
- Do not use the same license on multiple PCs. Switching to other PC is limited to 6 times per year.
- In case of using Data Link in Cutting Master 4/Graphtec Pro Studio, select and use the following two patterns depending on the connection method.
(1) When using USB connection: “Add device settings” >>> “Graphtec USB”
(2) When using LAN (network) connection: “Add device settings” >>> “TCP / IP”
* It cannot be used on the port created by other drivers (e.g. USB003 or IP_192.168.17.186).
* Data Link cannot be used with the port created when installing OPS662.
* When operating multiple cutters with single Graphtec Pro Studio, please set cutting conditions of each cutters from [Production Manager] menu and switch from cutter to cutter.
Procedure: [Production Manager] > Click on the right tab of [Settings] > [Default Job Properties] > [Cut] tab > [Cutter Option] button > Set cutting conditions from [After Job]/[Before Job]
[Cut/Plot] menu in Graphtec Pro Studio can only hold the cutting condition of connected cutting plotter.
As switching cutting plotter in [Cut/Plot] menu, displayed cutting condition will be reset and obtain data of the next plotter from [Production Manager].
- On software, it is run in the WOW64 mode (32-bit emulation mode) when the 64-bits Windows OS is used.
- The firmware needs to be the follwong version.
• FC9000 series: version 1.10 or later
• CE7000 series: version 1.10 or later
• FCX2000 series: version 1.20 or later
• FC8600 series: version 1.11 or later - 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.
Ver.3.80
Note: If you are using FC2250 series, please use Ver.3.40.
| Date of updated | 18 Jan, 2023 | ||
| Supported Products(*2)(*3) | CE7000 series / FC9000 series / CE LITE-50 / CE6000 Plus series / FC8600 series / CE6000 series FCX4000 series / FCX2000 series / FC4500 series | ||
| Supported OS(*1) | Windows 11 | Home / Pro / Enterprise / Education | |
| Windows 10 / Windows 10 64-bit edition | Home / Pro / Enterprise / Education | ||
| Windows 8.1 / Windows 8.1 64-bit edition | Windows 8.1 / Pro / Enterprise | ||
| Downloading files | Software | GPS_V380.zip (697,311KB) | |
| How to install, activate the Graphtec Pro Studio or Graphtec Pro Studio Plus | Chinese | GPS_GPSPlus_CM4_SetupManual(ed.2)_CHN.pdf (1,836KB) | |
| German | GPS_GPSPlus_CM4_SetupManual(ed.2)_DEU.pdf (2,173KB) | ||
| English | GPS_GPSPlus_CM4_SetupManual(ed.3)_ENG.pdf (1,873KB) | ||
| Spanish | GPS_GPSPlus_CM4_SetupManual(ed.2)_ESP.pdf (2,116KB) | ||
| French | GPS_GPSPlus_CM4_SetupManual(ed.2)_FRA.pdf (2,135KB) | ||
| Italian | GPS_GPSPlus_CM4_SetupManual(ed.2)_ITA.pdf (2,088KB) | ||
| Korean | GPS_GPSPlus_CM4_SetupManual(ed.2)_KOR.pdf (2,313KB) | ||
| Portuguese | GPS_GPSPlus_CM4_SetupManual(ed.2)_PRT.pdf (2,092KB) | ||
| Russian | GPS_GPSPlus_CM4_SetupManual(ed.2)_RUS.pdf (2,109KB) | ||
- In case of using Data Link in Cutting Master 4/Graphtec Pro Studio, select and use the following two patterns depending on the connection method.
(1) When using USB connection: “Add device settings” >>> “Graphtec USB”
(2) When using LAN (network) connection: “Add device settings” >>> “TCP / IP”
* It cannot be used on the port created by other drivers (e.g. USB003 or IP_192.168.17.186).
* Data Link cannot be used with the port created when installing OPS662.
* When operating multiple cutters with single Graphtec Pro Studio, please set cutting conditions of each cutters from [Production Manager] menu and switch from cutter to cutter.
Procedure: [Production Manager] > Click on the right tab of [Settings] > [Default Job Properties] > [Cut] tab > [Cutter Option] button > Set cutting conditions from [After Job]/[Before Job]
[Cut/Plot] menu in Graphtec Pro Studio can only hold the cutting condition of connected cutting plotter.
As switching cutting plotter in [Cut/Plot] menu, displayed cutting condition will be reset and obtain data of the next plotter from [Production Manager].
- On software, it is run in the WOW64 mode (32-bit emulation mode) when the 64-bits Windows OS is used.
- The firmware needs to be the follwong version.
• FC9000 series: version 1.10 or later
• CE7000 series: version 1.10 or later
• FCX2000 series: version 1.20 or later
• FC4500 series: version 1.92 or later
• FC8600 series: version 1.11 or later
• CE6000 series: version 1.20 or later - 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 and CE6000 series
Change the setting of CONDITION PRIORITY from MANUAL to PROGRAM in the TOOLS SETTING menu.
Ver.3.40
| Date of updated | 26 May, 2021 | ||
| Supported Products(*2)(*3) | CE7000 series / FC9000 series / CE LITE-50 / CE6000 Plus series / FC8600 series / CE6000 series FCX4000 series / FCX2000 series / FC4500 series / FC2250 series | ||
| Supported OS(*1) | Windows 10 / Windows 10 64-bit edition | Home / Pro / Enterprise / Education | |
| Windows 8.1 / Windows 8.1 64-bit edition | Windows 8.1 / Pro / Enterprise | ||
| Downloading files | Software | GPS_V340.zip (1,081,858KB) | |
| How to install, activate the Graphtec Pro Studio or Graphtec Pro Studio Plus | Chinese | GPS_GPSPlus_CM4_SetupManual(ed.2)_CHN.pdf (1,836KB) | |
| German | GPS_GPSPlus_CM4_SetupManual(ed.2)_DEU.pdf (2,173KB) | ||
| English | GPS_GPSPlus_CM4_SetupManual(ed.3)_ENG.pdf (1,873KB) | ||
| Spanish | GPS_GPSPlus_CM4_SetupManual(ed.2)_ESP.pdf (2,116KB) | ||
| French | GPS_GPSPlus_CM4_SetupManual(ed.2)_FRA.pdf (2,135KB) | ||
| Italian | GPS_GPSPlus_CM4_SetupManual(ed.2)_ITA.pdf (2,088KB) | ||
| Korean | GPS_GPSPlus_CM4_SetupManual(ed.2)_KOR.pdf (2,313KB) | ||
| Portuguese | GPS_GPSPlus_CM4_SetupManual(ed.2)_PRT.pdf (2,092KB) | ||
| Russian | GPS_GPSPlus_CM4_SetupManual(ed.2)_RUS.pdf (2,109KB) | ||
- In case of using Data Link in Cutting Master 4/Graphtec Pro Studio, select and use the following two patterns depending on the connection method.
(1) When using USB connection: “Add device settings” >>> “Graphtec USB”
(2) When using LAN (network) connection: “Add device settings” >>> “TCP / IP”
* It cannot be used on the port created by other drivers (e.g. USB003 or IP_192.168.17.186).
* Data Link cannot be used with the port created when installing OPS662.
* When operating multiple cutters with single Graphtec Pro Studio, please set cutting conditions of each cutters from [Production Manager] menu and switch from cutter to cutter.
Procedure: [Production Manager] > Click on the right tab of [Settings] > [Default Job Properties] > [Cut] tab > [Cutter Option] button > Set cutting conditions from [After Job]/[Before Job]
[Cut/Plot] menu in Graphtec Pro Studio can only hold the cutting condition of connected cutting plotter.
As switching cutting plotter in [Cut/Plot] menu, displayed cutting condition will be reset and obtain data of the next plotter from [Production Manager].
- On software, it is run in the WOW64 mode (32-bit emulation mode) when the 64-bits Windows OS is used.
- The firmware needs to be the follwong version.
• FC9000 series: version 1.10 or later
• CE7000 series: version 1.10 or later
• FCX2000 series: version 1.20 or later
• FC4500 series: version 1.92 or later
• FC2250 series: version 3.90 or later
• FC8600 series: version 1.11 or later
• CE6000 series: version 1.20 or later - 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 and CE6000 series
Change the setting of CONDITION PRIORITY from MANUAL to PROGRAM in the TOOLS SETTING menu.
Supported OS History
| Windows 11 | 1 Dec, 2021 | Corresponded in Ver.3.40. |
Revision History
Ver.4.10
Update: 29 Nov, 2023
- Fixed the problem that some colors were blacked out printing specific PDF files.
- Fixed the problem that some objects were out of shape when opening specific PDF files.
Ver.4.00
Update: 07 Jun, 2023
- Fixed the problem that the cutting conditions saved in [Cut / Plot] menu is reset when opening the specific FS files.
Ver.3.90
Update: 21 Apr, 2023
- Fixed an issue that rectangles with rounded corners were displayed larger than their original size when opening GSD files.
Ver.3.80
Update: 18 Jan, 2023
- Fixed a problem that an error message keeps appearing when opening certain Registration Mark data.
- Updated to reflect the customized shortcut key to the other PCs by saving the settings in [Preference Manager].
Ver.3.70
Update: 4 Aug, 2022
- Fixed a problem where the same barcode was placed despite different design contours.
Ver.3.60
Update: 29 Jun, 2022
- Fixed the problem that the same file chosen from the [Save As] menu could not be overwritten and saved.
- Revised the massage displayed when doing cut job after reversing the media when [Cut back side(High-volume production)] is selected in [Reverse-side Registration Marks].(FCX2000/FCX4000)
Ver.3.50
Update: 20 May, 2022
- Fixed the problem in which the cutting conditions set in [Option] tab was not reflected to the operation of the next cuts, when [Repeat Job] was selected in [Cut / Plot] and [Cut Contour] menu.
- Fixed [Send] and [Cut Reg Marks] to be grayed out for 1 second when they are clicked in [Cut / Plot] and [Cut Contour] menu, to prevent two cutoffs due to misoperation or mouse malfunction.
*[Cut Reg Marks] button is installed in FCX2000 / FCX4000 only. - Fixed [Export] and [Import] in [Preference Manager] menu to allow editing folder and file names with Japanese (2-byte) characters.
- Fixed the problem that temporary files would remain when cutting with [Eliminate line segment overlap] selected in [Default Job Properties] – [Cut] tab of [Production Manager] menu.
Ver.3.40
Update: 26 May, 2021
- Fixed the problem that the designed is not displayed when opening PDF file with images output by Graphtec Studio.
Ver.3.30
Update: 16 Dec, 2020
- Enabled to open 64bitJOB file saved with CM4-Mac.
Ver.3.20
Update: 2 Dec, 2020
- Made it unable to send another data from PC while FC9000/CE7000 is cutting a data with network connection.
- Fixed the problem that the sensor does not recognize the second registration mark when [Detect the four registration marks for first adjustment] is selected in Matrix copy mode.
Ver.3.10
Update: 5 Aug, 2020
- Fixed the problem that a time out error may cause when operating continuous cut with Data Link Server. (FC9000 / CE7000)
- Enabled XPF output of JOB files saved to the “Production Manager”. (FC9000 / CE7000 / FCX4000 / FCX2000 / CE LITE-50)
Ver.3.00
Update: 24 Jun, 2020
- Added a choice of Long Barcode in [Registration Marks] > [Barcode Length] menu.
- Changed the default setting of [Registration Marks] > [Barcode Length] menu from “Normal (0.4mm)” to “Long (0.8mm)”.
- Added a warning message to pop out when selecting a wrong port in connecting the plotter via TCP/IP.
- Added a warning message to pop out when selecting a wrong port in [Change Port] menu.
- Fixed the problem that maximum number of copies on horizontal direction cannot be specified when using data with cut lines outside registration marks.
- Fixed the problem that registration marks on second copy or later do not be displayed correctly when copying the work to horizontal/vertical direction.
- Updated to remain layer data when importing data to PDF file.
Ver.2.90
Update: 12 Nov, 2019
- Compatible with FC9000.
- Fixed that another job is not sent by mistake while Data Link Server is running for continuous cutting operation.
- Fixed the problem that a straight line was displayed as carve line when [Reverse] was selected for [Line Direction] of a straight line.
- Fixed the issue that the order by layer or color was not restored when pressing the [Reset] button on the [Option] tab.
- Fixed the issue cutting operation does not start if 2-point or 3-point registration marks were used when [FC4510-60] was selected.
- Fixed the issue that the upper limit of [FC4500-50 / FC4550-50] and [FC4510-60] could not be typed in [Material] on the [General] tab of the [Cut / Plot] screen.
Ver.2.42
Update: 12 Jun, 2019
- Fixed the problem that an off scale error occurs when using the bigger data than the chosen media size from the General tab.
- Fixed the problem that media size not being recognized from the General tab when using Simple mode. (CE6000/CE6000 Plus)
Ver.2.40
Update: 13 Mar, 2019
- Fixed the problem that some circular arc shapes may be reversed when opening the GSD file.
- Fixed the problem that some objects may be not displayed when opening the GSD file.
- Fixed the problem that orientation of some texts may be not displayed correctly when opening the DXF file.
- Fixed the problem that it may occur the off scale error when the Fit to media on General tab of Cut/Plot menu is enabled.
- Fixed the problem that the color tone may change when using specific AI file.
- Fixed the problem that the maximum media width of the FC8600 and FC8000 series could not be set in the Media Width column on the General tab of Cut/Plot menu.
- Fixed the problem that some curve immediately before plotter is stop may not be cut when the Pause on Option tab of Cut/Plot menu is enabled.
Ver.2.30
Update: 1 Oct, 2018
- Corresponded the following two new editions of Graphtec Pro Studio Plus.
・Graphtec Pro Studio Plus for Rhinestone
・Graphtec Pro Studio Plus for Auto Nesting
* In order to use these editions, it is required to purchase a dedicated activation code. - Fixed the problem that exclusive control may be automatically canceled in 15 minutes before the cutter status returned to ready when the cutter was connected to the network and the cut job was executed.
- Fixed the problem that nesting may be done without rotating when executing by the True Shape Nest with grouped data in Graphtec Pro Studio Plus.
- Added a function that indicating the upper limit of panel size that can use in the True Shape Nest in Graphtec Pro Studio Plus.
- Fixed the problem that graphics may not be duplicated or nested when Smart nest was executed in Graphtec Pro Studio Plus.
- Fixed the problem that an error message may be displayed when specifying the By layer on the Cut/Plot menu after executing Rhinestone fill in Graphtec Pro Studio Plus.
- Added a function to automatically use the same font type when opening GSD or GSP file containing text data.
- Fixed the problem that certain holes may not be recognized when Auto-weld and Weld were executed.
Ver.2.21
Update: 28 Jun, 2018
- Fixed a problem that the text size may be smaller when a file containing text with specified size using the Use Font Height in Font Size setting of the Text Tool is opened or text is placed by using copy and paste function.
- Added option to start cutting without displaying a confirmation message on Default Job Properties when using registration marks.
- Fixed the problem that the pattern reached the top end due to the large number of copies specified in the vertical direction and the pattern that was rearranged from the bottom edge may not be cut in case of using specific condition.
- Fixed the problem that an error message may appear when opening Adobe Illustrator file by specifying AI or EPS with the File Type menu on the Open menu in the File menu.
- Fixed the problem that it may not change to rounded corner the corners of the shape created with joining a straight line by the Joint Paths tool using with the Round Corner tool.
- Fixed the problem that the arrow indicating the direction of the path may not be displayed when direction is set to the clockwise with Path Direction tool on the Arrange menu.
- Added to display a warning message that saved presets will also be deleted when the Reset button on the Before Job tab is pressed.
- Fixed the problem that cut lines of all layers may nor be displayed in the preview when opening the Cut Contour screen with data having multiple layers.
- Added to display a warning message when specifying an incorrect port in cutter registration setting using USB connection.
- Fixed the problem that the Bits per second column of COM setting may not be changed a value other than the initial setting when using RS232C connection.
- Added to display a warning message after the Poll Size button on the General tab is clicked when the cutter is not ready.
- Modified the Cut segment by segment check box to grayed out when specifying the copy number on the Registration Marks tab in case of using the Segment Area Adjustment function in FC8600 due to limitation of function.
- Fixed the problem that the curve part is not drawn correctly when opening a DXF file containing splines.
- Fixed the problem that the cut may be terminated halfway when specific data saved in the USB memory with XPF file is selected.
- Added an option to importing as a image when opening GSD/GSP file that is containing a WMF data or a WSF file. (*1)
- Fixed the problem that the arc portion of the shape may not be displayed correctly when opening the GSD/GSP file.
- Limitation on importing WMF files as images
• In Windows 7 and Windows 8 or later OS, the displayed image may differ. (There will be a difference in the font and space of the text.)
• Transparency elements can not be imported correctly. It is required to individually set transparency for each image using the the Make Transparent tool in the Bitmap menu.
Ver.2.10
Update: 29 Jan, 2018
- Corresponded to CE LITE-50.
- Added a function to specify the color of registration mark line and the color of paint around mark. (A model that supporting color mark: CE LITE-50)
- Added a function to import SVG file. (*1)
- Added a function to import ROBO Master file (GSD, GST, GSP format). (*2)
- Fixed the problem that registration mark location may not be correct after opening file that contain mark created using Cutting Master 4 in certain condition.
- Fixed the problem that direction of shape may not be correct when copy is enabled by Copies setting on General tab with certain condition.。
- Fixed the problem that an error message may appear after clicking Send button when shape is filled by Pattern fill or Gradient fill.
- Fixed the problem that it may lose the response when an incorrect USB port is specified for adding a cutter.
- Fixed the problem that part of image may not printed after editing imported PNG file in certain condition.
- Fixed the problem that it may lose response of screen after certain operation is executed using Auto tile and smart nest on General tab in the Graphtec Pro Studio Plus.
- Changed an action when size of job is changed using spin button on Job size setting area in General tab.
- Fixed the problem that setting parameter limitation is incorrect on Mark Length setting in Graphtec Mark Options window.
- Restricted items in using SVG file
• When the SVG file containing registration marks is imported for print and cut application, it is required to specify or add contour cutting line.
• When editing contents in the imported SVG file, it is required to ungroup contents.
• Font size of text included in the SVG file are not reproduced. It is recommended that converting the font to outline before creating the SVG file.
• Following elements contained in the SVG file may not be reproduced correctly.
Gradation, Transparent, Pattern, Image, Layer
• The SVG files created under the following conditions can not be used.
– When registration marks are contained in the SVG file, the SVG file is created by an application that is different
from the application created the register marks.
– The SVG file is created by the Export function. It is required to create the SVG file using Save As on File menu. - Restricted items in using file created by ROBO Master (file type: GSD, GST, GSP)
• When the RBO Master file containing registration marks is imported for print and cut application, it is required to specify or add contour cutting line.
• When editing contents in the imported RONBO Master file, it is required to ungroup contents.
• When opening a ROBO Master file containing text, a screen for selecting fonts is displayed, it is required to specify the font to use.
The imported text is handled in the same way as the text written in Graphtec Pro Studio,
the outline may not match the display on the ROBO Master even if the same font is specified.
It is recommended to convert the text to outline data in advance using the Join graphic menu on Edit menu of ROBO Master.
• Following elements contained in the SROBO Master file may not be reproduced correctly.
Gradation, Transparent, Pattern, Image, Layer, Font.
Ver.1.80
Update: 16 Jan, 2018
- Corresponded to FCX4000.
Ver.1.70
Update: 29 Sep, 2017
- Changed the settings of copy space in the matrix copy because the registration mark cannot be detected correctly when the copy space is set to zero.
- Fixed the problem that the settings of Force or Acceleration in all conditions settings of cutter may changed when the Force or Acceleration is set in software.
- Fixed the problem that cutting may not be performed when Panel to border is set.
- Improved the Smart nest that can hold the split position.
Ver.1.50
Update: 2 Jun, 2017
- Fixed the problem that the arrangement position of the bar code may shift when creating a register mark of type 2 and length of register mark to be shorter than 20 mm.
- Fixed the problem that the disabling the color or layer on settings of Option tab may not be reflected in the preview. (Cutting condition setting for each layer is supported only by Graphtec Pro Studio Plus.)
Ver.1.40
Update: 12 Apr, 2017
- Fixed the problem that the Barcode Link Info may not be displayed on the design screen when a bar code is created in the European language OS.
- Fixed the problem that the existing cutting condition may be deleted when saving the cut condition with the Before Job tab.
- Fixed the problem that the bottom right corner message may be displayed when cutting data included the registration mark is transferred to the flat type cutter.
- Fixed the problem that it may not be reflected on the preview screen when the Panel to border is disabled.
- Fixed the problem that setting value of Panel Margin may be changed when the Job Scale is changed after the Panel Margin is set.
- Fixed the problem that the coordinates of tile may be displayed on the Save to file button of the XPF file.
Ver.1.00
- First release