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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Graphtec America, Inc. Introduces the New FC2250 Series Advanced Flatbed Cutting Plotters
Graphtec America, Inc. of Santa Ana, California, announces its new FC2250 Series Advanced Flatbed Cutting Plotters for sign makers, packaging designers, stencil makers, die makers, and other related users. The FC2250 series now features the ARMS Advanced Registration Marks System. This system adjusts for several types of potential print distortions, allowing for accurate contour cutting of printed images and decals. Additional benefit include: a second penholder, 1kg of force, supports the cutting and scoring of thick media and corrugated cardboard (E/F/G grade). The new FC2250 series is available in six model configurations each type has a different table size and hold down methods: FC2250-60VC vacuum suction 24x36” , FC2250-120VC vacuum suction 47.2x36”, FC2250-120MG magnetic 47.2x36”, FC2250-120ES electrostatic adhesion 47.2x36”, FC2250-180VC vacuum suction 68.5x36”, and the FC2250-180ES electrostatic adhesion 68.5x36”
New manufacturing technologies, along with the latest engineering advancements have allowed Graphtec to make an unprecedented move forward in the industry. High performance features have been added to the new series and pricing remains competitive. The FC2250 series is list priced starting at $12,995 (-60), $12,995 (-120), $19,995 (-180). Pricing includes Graphtec’s plug-in software Cutting Master for Adobe® Illustrator® and CorelDraw®. Each unit includes standard floor stand, second penholder, and 1 blade holder (PPA31-CB15HS) 2 blades (CB15U-2SP 45 degree), and 5 blades (CB15U-K30-5SP 30 degree). The FC2250 series will be sold in the worldwide market through established distribution channels commencing April 2008.
FC2250 Features:
For decal production in the print and cut operation, the Advanced Registration Marks System (ARMS) uses a 2-4 point area system to automatically detect registration marks printed on a digitally produced image. This benefits those who regularly process decal prints. The ARMS system is designed to compensate for media mis-alignment, material expansion/contraction, and the common media shifting that occurs during the printing and laminating process. These intelligent features assure users of unsurpassed accuracy and reliable operation for even the most intricate die/contour cutting applications.
As with the previous model, the FC2240, the new FC2250 has a user-friendly control panel that includes an improved key panel design for quick and easy operation. A large 20-digit x 2-line illuminated LCD menu display and icon-labeled buttons provide effortless operation and simple navigation of setup menus. Eight commonly used function controls are directly accessible on the control panel increasing user efficiency, including instantaneous Hold (pause), Cutting/Plotting Conditions, Axis/RMS Alignment, View, Position, Copy, Test Cut and New Origin.
Eight user settings 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 proven job type settings for immediate and consistent use on a later projects. Each of the eight settings 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.
The new FC2250 series is compatible with a variety of sign-making, CAD, and 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 and operation, and Adobe® Illustrator®/CorelDraw® plug-in software for Macintosh® and Windows® come standard with all FC2250 series cutting plotters.
The FC2250 series also incorporates the features and well-acclaimed functions like the sophisticated tangential emulation algorithms (for sharper corners), tool soft-landing intelligence, multiple copy production, image rotation, mirror effect and design scaling.
A second tool holder benefits those users who frequently switch between test plotting, scoring, or cutting operations by eliminating the need for manual replacement of tools/pens. Optional features/accessories to maximize user efficiency, include creasing tools for cardboard (CP-001), and corrugated cardboard (CP-002, CP-003) are available for applications requiring the scoring of cardboard for box prototyping. In addition, a cutter plunger (PHP34-CB30-HS blade holder), and cutter blade for thick material (CB30UC-1 - 3mm) are available.
Glenn Liebner, Product Planning Manager states, “The newly designed mechanisms such as the ARMS Advanced Registration Marks System, second tool holder, maximum force of 1kg, and aggressive price will give our customers the added confidence in this product”.
Graphtec America, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Graphtec Corporation in Yokohama, Japan. Graphtec produces plotters, vinyl cutters, color printers, scanners, digitizer tablets, intelligent recording instruments, and data acquisition systems. Recognized as a technological leader, Graphtec has engineering, manufacturing, distribution, and service operations in Japan and the United States of America. In addition, Graphtec products are sold and serviced via business partners and distributors worldwide.
Cutting Pro, are trademarks of Graphtec Corporation
All other trademarks acknowledged as being the property of their respective owners.
Graphtec America, Inc.
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