The FC8000 series features a maximum cutting speed of 58.5 in/sec, 4.0G maximum acceleration, and 20 to 600g selectable cutting forces, allowing users to process diamond grade, high-intensity reflective film, sandblast resist rubber, automotive window & paint protection films, self-adhesive vinyl, among other media types. With the world s fastest throughput performance and superb accuracy, the new FC8000 series accommodates the most demanding cutting and plotting projects and provides users with the versatility needed for a wide variety of applications.

A newly designed 3 inch wide user-friendly interactive LCD control Panel, with Dual configuration function allowing two different users to set and save independent settings for customized jobs on a single FC8000 cutter. Eight condition settings for each of the two users provide an instant recall of pre-programmed setup conditions. This feature improves overall efficiency and productivity for the user, allowing them to retain their most commonly used media and job type settings for immediate use on a later project. Each of the eight conditions have eight settings that can be programmed with the specific type of tool/pen, cutting/plotting speed, acceleration, force, tangential control and distance compensation required for a specific application. In addition, settings can be programmed remotely using the Cutting plotter controller software.

The new FC8000 series is compatible with design/illustration software. A Windows driver for PCs (compatible with Windows 98, ME, 2000, XP, and now Vista ), Controller software for remote cutter/plotter set-up/operation, and Adobe Illustrator /CorelDraw plug-in software for Macintosh and Windows come standard with all FC8000 cutters.

Optional features/accessories to maximize user efficiency include, stand-integrated media racks. These can hold up to three extra rolls for convenient loading of media with different types, sizes, and colors. An optional second penholder benefits those users who frequently switch between test plotting and cutting operations by eliminating the need for manual replacement of tools/pens. The FC8000 has the standard USB 2.0 and RS-232 serial interfaces with a new optional Ethernet Interface.