Graphtec FC9000-160 Cutting Plotter (160cm/64inch)

The Graphtec FC9000 Series are feature-rich, best-in-class cutting plotters for both small scale high volume users through to high demand wide format print shops. An ideal print finishing solution to match up with solvent or UV printers, the Graphtec FC9000 Series Cutting Plotters are premier, roll fed cutters that include as standard; media catch nets, networking capabilities, built-in cross-cutter, matching stand and barcode reading.   The Graphtec FC9000 Series Cutting Plotters are available in 4 cutting widths; 75cm, 100cm, 140cm and 160cm (29, 39, 54 and 64 inch).  Featuring fast cutting speeds and compatibility with a variety of both thin and thicker media, the Graphtec FC9000-160 is easy to use, with an optical print and cut detection system and the ability to cut multiple pre-printed graphics without user input.  The Graphtec FC9000 Series Cutting Plotters include Cutting Master 4, a plug-in software for Adobe Illustrator and CorelDRAW, and Graphtec Pro Studio software, an easy to use software for creating original designs. 

Description

The Graphtec FC9000 Series are feature-rich, best-in-class cutting plotters for both small scale high volume users through to high demand large format sign makers, vehicle wrap centers, apparel markets and print and cut label and sticker creation. An ideal print finishing solution to match up with solvent or UV printers, the Graphtec FC9000 Series Cutting Plotters are premier, roll fed cutters that include as standard; media catch nets, networking capabilities, built-in cross-cutter, matching stand and barcode reading.   The Graphtec FC9000 Series Cutting Plotters are available in 4 cutting widths; 75cm, 100cm, 140cm and 160cm ( and 64 inch). 

Graphtec FC9000-160 is a 1600mm wide (64 inch), roll fed cutting plotter featuring fast cutting speeds and compatibility with a variety of both thin and thicker media. Ease of use, an optical print and cut detection system,and the ability to cut multiple pre-printed graphics without user input make the Graphtec FC9000 Series ready for perfect teamwork with any printer.  The Graphtec FC9000 Series cutting plotters include Cutting Master 4, a plug-in software for Adobe Illustrator and CorelDRAW, Graphtec Pro Studio (for Windows)and Graphtec Studio (for Mac) software, an easy to use software for creating original designs. 

Design Supply, a Graphtec Authorised Reseller, works closely with Graphtec to provide the best solutions available to get the job done for your business and maximise your opportunities.  With more than 28 years of experience in the large format market, Design Supply offers expertise and knowledge in tailoring the exact solution for your specific application.

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Graphtec FC-9000 Series (160, 140, 100, 75)

KEY FEATURES

The Graphtec FC9000-160 Cutting Plotter  is  a high performance, easy to use, and versatile Cutting Plotter for cutting media up to 1600mm/64 inches wide and is an ideal finishing solution for large format sign makers, vehicle wrapping centres, apparel markets and print and cut label and sticker creation.   The Graphtec FC Series is a full-featured cutting plotter including as standard media catch nets, stand, networking capabilities, built-in cross-cutter, and barcode reading.  With unmatched cutting speed, powerful head pressure and included professional grade software, The Graphtec FC9000-160 Cutting Plotter delivers on performance, usability and functionality.

Easy to use for print and cut applications, the GraphtecFC9000-160 Cutting Plotter features a new and improved Advanced Registration Mark Sensing (ARMS 8.0) system. ARMS is a  registration mark sensor for print and cut jobs , which reads registration marks and accurately contour cuts designs that are output from any printer. A new Data Link Barcode System generates barcodes as part of the design, which enables hands free operation.  Designs are then read by the FC9000-160, which automatically loads cutting information and processes print and cut jobs.   A second USB port enables jobs to be run from a USB stick, without a PC.  The LED keypad on the front of the Cutting Plotter has 8 recallable tool conditions, ideal for storing cut settings for the most commonly used media, and saving time when changing the media type.  A fast access key allows quick switching between users.  One cutter can be shared by multiple users of for multiple purposes.

The Graphtec FC9000-160 is versatile, ideal for a wide variety of cutting applications including thinner adhesive back high performance vinyl, delicate window tint films to thicker media including heat transfer graphics for garments and rhinestone patterns for apparel and point of purchase and even sand blast rubber resist and diamond grade reflective, a feature normally reserved for expensive flat bed cutters.  A cross cut function automatically sheets your jobs for convenience. Perforated cutting is available for creating pop out decals with the backing still attached for easy distribution.

The Graphtec FC9000-160 Cutting Plotter delivers high quality results every time and features a rugged “workhorse” design.  The ARMS system ensures accurate cutting on registration lines. When cutting thicker materials or intricate designs on thinner medias, the FC9000-160 features a Tangential Emulation Mode ensures clean and accurate corners . Improved tracking features ensures the media is fed straight including the  media stocker which helps stabilize the feeding of the media and the adjustable push rollers which prevent media floating.  Stock media rollers with stoppers contribute to keeping the roll of media straight.  To prevent skew of long-length cutting, the auto-panelling function automatically splits long-length jobs into smaller pages that are then cut sequentially.  It shortens feed length of the media and enables a more stable cut through the machine.  This is the ideal solution when cutting a job that is potentially longer than the guaranteed long-length tracking capabilities of the FC9000.

SPECIFICATIONS

The Graphtec FC9000-160 Cutting Plotter has a maximum cutting speed of 1485mm per second (58.5 inches per second),  a maximum acceleration of 13.9m/s², and up to 4g’s of acceleration . The Graphtec FC9000-160 Cutting Plotter supports various cutting patterns such as perforation cut, die-cutting and kiss cutting and has a built-in cross cutter.    The minimum cutting width is 50mm and the maximum cutting width 1600mm.  The maximum cutting force is 5.88N(600gf) and the FC9000 Series has a media tracking distance of 15m standard. The minimum character size is approximately 3mm and the mechanical resolution is 0.005mm.  The blade is made of supersteel, and the media maximum thickness is up to 0.25mm. The FC9000-160 has 2MB of buffer memory and is compatible with Windows 10/8.1/7 and Mac OS X 10.6∼10.11.  The FC9000-160 includes a networking Ethernet Port and a USB 2.0 Port.

The Graphtec FC9000 Series Cutting Plotters feature ARMS 8.0 (Advanced Registration Mark Sensing), an Optical Eye For Continuous Cut Capabilities delivering precise Print & Cut results by using sensors to detect registration marks and perform axis alignment.  A white LED sensor detects registration marks on hard to read media such as coloured, glitter and metallic, high gloss and reflective medias.   A white LED sensor detects registration marks on hard to read media such as coloured, glitter and metallic, high gloss and reflective medias.  An expanded cutting area includes objects outside of the area enclosed by the registration marks, reducing media waste and improving production efficiency.

The Graphtec FC9000 Series Cutting Plotters feature superior tracking with push rollers with three levels of pressure and roll flanges that contribute to keeping media straight.  An optional Automatic Take Up Spool supports cuts up to 20m/50ft or more and may be wound in either direction. The flange kit included with the Automatic Take Up Spool for the FC9000-160 and FC9000-140 includes 4 flanges and 4 locking wheels.

The Graphtec FC9000 Series Cutting Plotters feature a Data Link function which is a barcode data management for continuous cutting.   Barcode data management allows for cutting different data sequentially by detecting the “start mark” of the new type of barcode.  By reading the Graphtec original Barcode, the Graphtec FC9000-160 automatically detects its linked data from PC or USB flash memory.  The USB memory format supports FAT32.

The Graphtec FC9000 Series Cutting Plotters include Cutting Master 4 software, a Graphtec plug-in software for Adobe Illustrator and CorelDRAW.   Cutting Master 4 is easy to use, and enables the best performance from the FC9000 Series.  It sends cutting data to the FC9000 Series Cutting Plotter and includes a variety of functions including; preview, registration mark creation, tool conditions, cut job settings and more.  Segment Area Compensation (XY) is available, allowing for a middle mark on both the X axis and Y axis alignment.  Trim and crop marks for Adobe Illustrator are available with Cutting Master 4.

The Graphtec FC9000 Series Cutting Plotters include Graphtec Pro Studio (Windows) software, an easy to use graphic design software for creating original designs.  Graphtec Studio Pro has a variety of enhanced creating and editing functions and configures the cutting conditions and other settings on the FC9000 Cutting Plotter. Create designs using auto-shapes, various line types and shading.  Edit text by using features such as rotate, mirror, fit to shape and more.  Auto-trace is also available using various image formats including bmp, tiff, jpeg, gif and more . EPS, DFX, other raster format files, Ai, CMX and PDF file formats are supported and graphics created with other popular design software can be imported into Graphtec Pro Studio.  Graphtec Pro Studio can layer, output by colour, and insert a weeding line. For Macintosh compatibility, Graphtec Studio software is available.

Optional accessories for the Graphtec FC9000-160 include an Additional Push Roller Kit, Graphtec Pro Studio Plus Software,  Automatic Take-Up Spool, specialist cutting blades, Second Pen Kit, Flange kit.  The Push Roller Kit provides additional stability for feeding media.   Graphtec Pro Studio Plus Software is an advanced graphic design software for supporting Rhinestone templates and Auto-Nesting. Additional functions include transformation of characters and graphics, automatic sequence number insertion, barcode creation, templates for rhinestone creation, nesting, directional change of cutting lines, changing cutting order and more. For convenience, both the Rhinestone and Auto-Nesting are available as individual limited edition versions. The Take Up Spool attaches to the cutting plotter and increase the media tracking distance to 20m/50 feet or more and can be wound in either direction.  The Automatic Take Up Spool includes a flange kit of 4 flanges and 4 locking wheels. A special car film blade is available, as well as a paper/cardboard blade.  A Second Pen Kit enables the FC9000-160 to have two mountable tools. A Flange Kit includes 2 flanges and 2 locking wheels.

The Graphtec FC9000-160 is the best cutting plotter for sign vinyl, large format print and cut media, high intensity reflective vinyl, paint protection films and vehicle wrap, apparel pattern paper, magnetic materials and sandblast rubber stencil.  The Graphtec FC9000 Series Cutting Plotters are compatible with a wider range of media, including self-adhesive marking film (up to 0.25mm thick or less), PVC film, flourescent, reflective, polyester film (on condition), and high intensity reflective film (diamond grade/engineer grade).   Our media specialists at Design Supply can help you select the best media to match your application.

Built to last, Graphtec Cutting Plotters are renowned for precision engineering and stringent production practices for years of profitable use. As you would expect from Graphtec, reliable performance is a given. For added peace of mind, Graphtec FC9000 Series Cutting Plotters feature a 3 year warranty.

There is a complete range of Graphtec Cutting Plotters, large format printers, and other hardware and consumables available from Design Supply’s large format specialists whose expertise can help you determine the best solutions for your particular cutting needs.

WHAT'S IN THE BOX

Graphtec FC9000-160 Cutting Plotter  1600mm wide: FC9000-160

Matching Stand with media rollers

Rear Mounted Media Stocker

Media Catch Baskets (front and rear)

Water based Black KF700 Series Fibre-tipped Pen

Fibre-tipped Pen Holder:  PHP31-FIBER

Loupe:PM-CT-001

0.9mm Supersteel Cutting Blade:CB09UB

Cutting Blade Holder: PHP-33-CB09N-HS

USB Cable (2.9 m long)

Power Cable

DVD-ROM with user manual, Windows driver, Graphtec Pro Studio (Windows, 1 license), Graphtec Studio (Mac), Cutting Master4

Setup Manual, Cutter Blade Manual and Safety Manual

3 year warranty

Options:

2nd Pen Kit:

Extra  Push Roller Assembly:

Flange Kit for Enhanced Media Tracking (2 flanges and 2 locking wheels):

Automatic Take Up Spool for 160cm version with flange kit (4 flanges and 4 locking wheels)

Consumables:

Graphtec 0.9mm Supersteel Blade 45°angle : CB09UB

Graphtec 0.9mm Supersteel Blades 45°angle(5): CB09UB-5

Graphtec 0.9mm Supersteel Blades for Car-film, 60°angle(5): CB09UB-K60-5

Graphtec Blade Holder for CB09U Series Blade: PHP33-CB09N-HS

Graphtec 1.5mm Blade for paper/cardboard, 45°angle(5): CB15U-5

Graphtec 1.5mm Blade for paper/cardboard, 30°angle(5): CB15U-K30-5

Graphtec  Blade Holder for CB15U Series Blade: PHP33-CB15N-HS

Replacement Cutting Matt, 1600mm wide (2): PM-CR-012

Loupe: PM-CT-001

Fiber-tip pen holder: PHP31-FIBER

Black Water-based fiber-tip pen(10 pens): KF700-BK

Red Water-based fiber-tip pen(10 pens): KF700-RD

Ballpoint pen holder for KB700 pen: PHP34-BALL

Black Oil-based ballpoint pen(10): KB700-BK

Carrier Sheet A3 (2): CRO9300-A3

DATA SHEETS

 

MANUFACTURER INFORMATION

Graphtec Corporation, formerly Watanabe Instruments, manufactures input and output devices in Japan, with subsidiaries in the USA, Europe and Australia. Founded in 1949 the company released its first plotter in 1961.

The Graphtec range of market leading plotters are the accumulation of 70 years of pioneering technological development.  From desktop-sized plotters through to industrial grade flat bed cutting tables, Graphtec have professional solutions in a vast array of industies where precision is key, including Aerospace, Sign Makers, Apparel Designers and Architects.

 

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