GCCPumaIII UserManual

Puma III Series
User Manual
http://www.GCCworld.com
V.22 2016 Dec.

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V.22 2016 Dec.

Puma III User Manual
Important Information
Thanks for your purchase of GCC Puma III Cutting Plotter. For your safety
and to optimize the performance of the Puma III, please read the user
manual completely and keep it in a correct location.
PRECAUTIONS IN USE
 For safety concern, please always hold the cutter firmly from the bottom
when moving it. Do not move the cutter by clasping the depression area on
both sides.
 Do not shake or drop the blade holder, a blade tip maybe fly out.
 During operation, keep away from any moving parts of the cutter (such as
the carriage, drums). Also be careful that your clothing and hairs do not be
caught.
 Always connect the power cable to a grounded outlet.
 Always use the accessory power cable that is provided. Do not wire the
power cable so that it becomes bent or caught between objects.
 Do not connect the power cable to branching outlet to which other
machines are also connected, or use an extension cable. There is danger
of overheating and of misoperation of the machine.
 Keep the tools away from children where they can reach.
 Always put the pinch rollers within position of the white marks.
Contents
1. General Information
1.1 Introduction 1-1
1.2 Package Items 1-1
1.3 Product Features 1-2
1.4 Appearance of Puma III 1-3
1.4.1 The Front View 1-3
1.4.2 The Back View 1-4
1.4.3 The Whole View 1-5
1.4.4 The Left-hand Side 1-6
1.4.5 The Right-hand Side 1-6
2. Installation
2.1 Precaution 2-1
2.2 Stand & Flexible Media Support System (for P3-132) 2-2
2.3 USB Cable Tie and Saddle 2-6
2.4 Desktop Flexible Media Support System (for P3-60 only) 2-8
2.5 Blade Installation 2-10
2.6 Cable Connections 2-13
2.6.1 USB Interface 2-13
2.6.1.1 Connecting your GCC cutter 2-14
2.6.1.2 Installing the driver 2-14
2.6.1.3 Driver Un-installation 2-18
2.6.2 RS-232 Interface 2-21
2.6.3 Data Transmitting 2-21
2.6.4 Printer Sever Shared Setting 2-22
2.7 Software Installation 2-25
2.7.1 GreatCut Installation 2-25
2.7.2 Sure Cuts A Lot Installation 2-31
2.7.2.1 Auto Installation 2-31
2.7.2.2 Manually Activate Software 2-35
2.7.2.3 Re-install Sure Cuts A Lot Software 2-36
3. The Control Panel

3.1 The LCD Panel 3-1
3.2 Menu in On-line Mode 3-2
3.3 Menu in Off-line Mode 3-3
3.4 Menu Items 3-5
4. Operation
4.1 Media Loading 4-1
4.1.1 Loading the Sheet Media 4-1
4.1.2 Loading the Roll Media 4-3
4.2 Tracking Performance 4-6
4.3 Cutting Force and Offset Adjustment 4-6
4.4 When Completing the Cutting Job 4-8
4.5 Puma III Print Driver setting 4-8
4.5.1 Puma III Print Driver setting>Option Page 4-8
Contents
4.6 Reference Parameter setting for different materials 4-11
5. Automatic-Aligning System
5.1 Introduction 5-1
5.2 AAS Contour Cutting System 5-2
5.2.1 Notice for Registration Marks 5-2
5.2.2 AAS II on Puma III 5-3
5.3 Printer Test 5-4
5.4 Registration Mark Offset Range 5-6
5.5 Contour Cutting 5-6
5.6 Tips for AAS 5-8
6. Basic Maintenance
6.1 Cleaning the cutting Plotter 6-1
6.2 Cleaning the Grid Drum 6-2
6.3 Cleaning the Pinch Rollers 6-2
7. Trouble Shooting
7.1 Non-Operational Problems 7-1
7.2 Operational Problems 7-2
7.3 Communication Problems 7-3
7.4 Software Problems 7-4
7.5 Cutting Quality Problems 7-5
Appendix
A-1 Specifications of Puma III A-1
A-2 Blade Specification A-2
A-3 CorelDRAW Plug-In Instruction A-3
A-4 Illustrator Plug-In Instruction A-4
A-5 GreatCut Plug-In Instruction A-5
A-6 SignPal 12 Instruction A-6
A-7 Sure Cuts A Lot A-7
Contents
Chapter 1 General Information
1.1 Introduction
Puma III series cutting plotters have been designed to produce computer-generated images
or perform contour cutting on sheets or rolls of vinyl media.
This manual covers the following models of Puma III series cutting plotters:
‧P3-60 for media width: 70mm (2.76”) ~ 719mm (28.3”)
‧P3-132S for media width: 70mm (2.76”) ~ 1470mm (57.87”)
1.2 Package Items

The package of the Puma III model contents the items listed below, please check carefully.
If you find any item missing, please consult your local dealer for further assistance.
Standard Item Quantity
1. Cutting Plotter 1
2. Stand Set ( for P3-132S only, optional for P3-60)
 2 piece of T-shape stand
 1 piece of stand beam
1
 20 pieces of M6 screws
 1 piece of M5 L-shape hexagon screw driver
 1 piece of Installation Guide for Stand Set
3. Flexible Media Support System Package

Items P3-60 P3-132S
1 set of Roll Media Flange (2 pieces) V
1 set of Roll Holder (2 pieces) V
1 set of Roll Holder Guide Bushes (4 pieces) V 1
1 set of Roll Holder Support (2 pieces) V
32 pieces of M6 screws V
1 piece of M6 L-shape hexagon screw driver V
1 piece of Roll Base V
General Information 1-1

4. Accessories
 1 piece of User’s Compact Disk
 1 piece of AC power Cord
 1 pieces of data cable (USB cable: 3m)
 1 set of Blade Holder Assembly (Installed in tool carriage of the cutting
plotter ) 1
 1 piece of Blade (Installed in Blade Holder)
 1 piece of Safe Blade
 1 piece of Cutting Pad
 1 piece of Tweezers
 1 piece of Promise Card
1.3 Product Features
The following are the main features of the Puma III series cutting plotters:
‧ Dual-port connectivity provides you with greater flexibility

‧ Up to 400 gram cutting force
‧ Up to 849 mm per second (33.4 ips) cutting speed (at 45° direction)
‧ Guaranty 5-meter tracking
‧ User-friendly and multi-language control panel
‧ Enhanced Automatic-Aligning System for automatic contour cutting

1.4 Appearance of Puma III
1.4.1 The Front View (Figure 1-1)
Grid Drums
Tool Carriage
move the media back and
performs the
forth during operation.
Control Panel cutting with the
14 buttons and 1 installed blade or
Slicer Groove
cuts off the extra LED and 1 LCM pen with AAS
media easily along showing messages module.
this groove. and menus.
Cutting Pad
Platen provides the protection of
provides the surface for blade when the blade is
supporting media while cutting.
cutting
Alignment Rulers
media can be aligned
with the clear guide line
marks
Figure 1-1

1.4.2 The Back View (Figure 1-2)

Pinch Rollers
hold the media during cutting.
Lever
raises or lowers
the pinch rollers.
Figure 1-2

1.4.3 The Whole View (Figure 1-3)
**Stand for Puma III 60 is an optional item.

**Stand for Puma III 132S is a standard item.
Roll Holder – holds

and supplies the roll
media for cutting.
Roll Holder Guide

Bushes – serve to
keep the roll media in
place when media is
pulled from the roll.
Roll Holder
Support – supports
roll holders.
T-Stand –supports
T-Stand –supports
the cutting plotter
the cutting plotter
Stand Beam –
stabilizes the body.
Figure 1-3

1.4.4 The Left-hand Side (Figure 1-4)
Power Switch – On when switches to [I]; Off to [O]
Fuse – 3 Amp.
AC Power Connector
Figure 1-4
1.4.5 The Right-hand Side (Figure 1-5)
Serial Interface Connector (RS232C)

used to connect the cutting plotter to a
computer through a serial interface cable.
Figure 1-5
USB Connector
computer through a USB cable.

Chapter 2 Installation
2.1 Precaution
Notice 1
 Carefully handle the cutter to prevent any injuries.

 Make sure the power switch is off before installing the cutting plotter.
Notice 2 A proper place for installation the cutting plotter
Please select a proper location that meets the following conditions.
 The machine can be approached easily from any direction.

 Keep at least 60 cm space in front and behind the machine.
 Make sure the cutter is placed on a flat, level and sturdy surface
 The operation temperature should be between 15 and 30℃ (60-86oF) in the
workshop.
 Keep the relative humidity between 25% and 75% in the workshop.
 Protecting the machine from dust and air current.
 Preventing the machine from direct sunlight.
Notice 3 Connecting the Power Supply
Check the plug of the power cord to see if it matches the wall outlet. If not, please
contact your dealer.
 Insert the plug (male) into a grounded power outlet.
 Insert the other end (female) of power cord into the AC connector of cutting
plotter.
Installation 2-1
2.2 Stand & Flexible Media Support System (for P3-132)
Please follow procedure below to assemble stand and media support system.
Step 1 Please examine supplied items in the accessory box of stand carton
before you install:
Stand is a optional item for Puma III-60, Item List：
 2 piece of T-shape stand
 1 piece of stand beam
 20 pieces of M6 screws
 1 piece of M5 L-shape hexagon screw driver
 1 piece of Installation Guide for Stand Set
Step 2
 Remove the plotter body and the accessories from the shipped carton.
 Place the stand beam upright on the T-stand and follow the number 
to assemble (See Figure 2-1 & 2-2).
 There is hexagon socket head screws fasten on the T-stand on both side
taken as locating pins.
 T-Stand
 Stand beam
Figure 2-1
Figure 2-2
Step 3 Position the stand beam perpendicularly to part and put the screws into
Installation 2-2
the holes and tighten them as Figure 2-2. Then the complete picture of
stand will be like Figure 2-1.
Step 4 Remove the cutting plotter from the carton. Position your stand under the
plotter, on the bottom of the plotter, there is one hole on each side in the
position corresponding to the locating pins, so the locating pins can be
located into the holes. Then insert the screws into the holes on the stand
to fix the plotter and tighten them up as shown in Figure 2-3.
Screws
Figure 2-3
Installation 2-3
Step 5
Insert the roll holder support with the screws into the holes of the stand, and then
tighten them up as shown in Figure 2-4. You could decide roll holder support’s
position by inserting into different holes.
4 screws
Figure 2-4 Roll holder
Step 6
Place two roll holders onto the roll holder support and ensure the white protrusion
is wedged in the groove. (Figure 2-5)
Roll holder support
Roll holders
Figure 2-5
Installation 2-4
Step 7
Lastly, the complete picture will be shown like below. (Figure 2-6)
Figure 2-6
Installation 2-5
2.3 USB Cable Tie and Saddle
The USB cable tie and saddle assembly for the stands with Flexible Media Support
System only.
Step 1 Insert the cable tie into the upper hole of cable saddle from bottom to top.
This side up
Step 2 Place the USB cable into the cable tie and tighten the cable tie.
Step 3 Insert the cable tie end into the lower hole of cable saddle to finish the
job.
Installation 2-6
Untied way: pull out the cable tie pull up the pin release the cable tie.
Pull out the cable tie
Pull up the pin
Release the cable tie
Installation 2-7
2.4 Desktop Flexible Media Support System (for P3-60 only)
Step 1
Check three spacer supports on the back of the machine.
Step 2
Insert the left and right roll holder base into the spacer supports on the left and
right side when 2 inches roll media is used.
Installation 2-8
Step 3
Press the roll holder base and the installation is complete.
Note: Insert the left roll holder base into the middle spacer support and right roll
holder base into the right one when 1 inches roll media is used.
Installation 2-9
2.5 Blade Installation
! Caution
Do not touch the tip of the blade by your fingers.
! Notice
The blade is a consumable item, which will affect the cutting quality significantly.
Please replace with a new blade when having the following situations:
1. The tip of blade is broken.
2. The cutting traces are not as good as they were.
3. Uncut area remains the same even the blade force has been raised significantly.
Figure 2-11 is the picture of the blade holder. Insert a blade into the bottom of the
blade holder. Pushing the pin on the top of blade holder can remove the blade.
Be sure to keep your fingers away from the blade tip.
Pin
Adjustment depth knob
Outward ring
Figure 2-11
Installation 2-10
Step 1 Install blade. (Figure 2-12)
Figure 2-12
Step 2 Push the blade to the bottom of the blade holder. (Figure 2-13)
Figure 2-13
Step 3 Adjust the blade tip to suitable length by rotating “Blade tip adjustment
screw” clockwise or counterclockwise. (Figure 2-14)
Tips:
“The proper length” means
the blade length is about
0.1mm more than film’s
thickness. For example, if
the thickness of film is
0.5mm, then the blade
length is properly adjusted
Figure 2-14 to 0.6mm and it can
completely cut through the
film layer without cutting
though the paper backing.
Installation 2-11
Step 4 Insert the blade holder into tool carriage. Please note the outward ring of
the holder must put into the groove of carriage firmly (Figure 2-15) and lock the
grip. (Figure 2-16)
Figure 2-15 Figure 2-16
Step 5 Reverse steps mentioned above to remove the blade holder.

Step 6 Press the push-pin to remove the blade from the blade holder when
replacing blade. (Figure 2-17)
Figure 2-17
Installation 2-12
2.6 Cable Connections
Puma III communicates with a computer through USB (Universal Serial Bus),
or Serial port (RS-232C). This chapter shows you how to connect the cutting
plotter to a host computer and how to set up the computer/cutting plotter
interconnection.
!! Notice: When USB connection is enabled, serial port will be disabled

automatically.
Serial Interface Connector (RS232C)

computer through a serial interface cable.
Figure 2-18
USB Connector
computer through a USB cable.
2.6.1 USB Interface

Puma III build-in USB interface are based on the Universal Serial Bus
Specifications Revision 2.0 (Full Speed).
Installation 2-13
2.6.1.1 Connecting your GCC cutter

1. Turn on the machine.
2. Connect the USB connector to the machine and then USB driver will
installed automatically. It will take a few minutes to find the device. Please
DO NOT disconnect the USB cable until the installation has completed.
3. You can double click the USB icon on the taskbar to make sure the USB
device is detected.
2.6.1.2 Installing the driver

Use the USB One-click Installation for quick driver installation. Follow the
simple steps below for driver setup.
Caution!!
 If you are using Windows 7 and above as your operating system,
make sure you log in using the “Administrator” account.
Step 1 Put the installation DVD into your CD-ROM. Please make sure that
the USB device is connected before you start the driver
installation.
Step 2 Choose the model you want to install from the driver list and click on
Windows Driver (Win 7 and Above) (Automatic Detection) or
Windows Driver (Win 7 and Above) (Manual Selection) to start
installing the Driver and AAS plug-in.
Installation 2-14
Step 3 Click “Next” to start the driver installation.
Step 4 If you were Windows 7and above, please click on the red words to
instruct you how to disable Windows Update to allow success driver
installation. And then click OK to next step.
Step 5 Please make sure the cutting plotter is powered on and connected to
theUSB device, and then click OK to next step.
Step 6 Confirm to close all running application programs before you start
installing the driver, and then click OK.
Installation 2-15
Step 7 The installation will take a few minutes to complete and you will see a
message below and click on “OK” upon completion. Enjoy your GCC
cutter!
Step 8 If you want to install AASII VBA on CorelDRAW and Adobe

Illusatrator, exit CorelDRAW and Adobe Illusatrator program, and
then click on“Install.”
Step 9 Check Install Message to confirm CorelDRAW and AI version and

then click OK.
Note:
(1) If the driver is being installed for a second time, the user will be
prompted as to whether a second copy of the driver installation is
required.
Installation 2-16
(2) If the user selects yes, a second copy of the driver will be installed.
(3) For users who have upgraded Adobe Illustrator or CorelDRAW, please
go to the AAS Installer page in the Printer Properties window and
click “Install” to access the latest version of GCC AAS Plug-in.
Installation 2-17
2.6.1.3 Driver Un-installation
You have to remove previous version driver installed on your PC system

completely before you can install the latest version successfully. Please refer
to below steps.
Step 1 Go to Control Panel\Hardware and Sound\Devices and Printers

window. Right click the printer and select “Remove device.”
Step 2 After removing the unit, click on any printer on the page and select
“Print server properties.” (For Win 7 and above)
Or right click on blank space and then select “Print server
properties.” (For Windows XP)
Installation 2-18
Step 3 Select “Driver” page
Step 4 Select the model and click on “Remove”.
Installation 2-19
Step 5 Select “Remove driver and driver package” and click OK.
Step 6 Click Yes and then click “Delete” and “OK,” and the driver installed on
PC is completely removed.
Installation 2-20
2.6.2 RS-232 Interface

 Connecting to the RS-232 (Serial) Port
1. For IBM PC, PS/2 users or compatibles, connect the RS-232C cable to the
serial connector of the assigned serial port (COM1 or COM2) of your host
computer.
2. Set up the communication parameters (Baud Rate and Data Bits/Parity) to

match the setting of software package, refer to chapter 3 – “Misc” key
description.
Caution!! Please turn off the plotter before plugging the RS-232C
2.6.3 Data Transmitting

There are two options to transmit the data from the computer to the cutting
plotter:
Option 1: With proper interface settings, the data can be transmitted from your
application software package to the cutting plotters directly.
Option 2: Most cutting software packages are able to emulate HP-GL or

HP-GL/2 commands. As long as the file is HP-GL or HP-GL/2 format,
the cutting plotter can output the data precisely.
Installation 2-21
2.6.4 Printer Sever Shared Setting

In “A-PC”, set the printer driver as a shared printer, then use B-PC to connect
A-PC’s printer driver via Intranet.
A-PC B-PC
Intranet
USB or COM
Step 1 Set A-PC’s printer driver as a shared printer (Right-click on printer icon,
choose “Printer properties”. Click “Sharing” tab then check “Share this
printer.”)
Installation 2-22
Step 2 Click “Advanced” tab, then choose “Print directly to the printer” option.
Installation 2-23
Step 3 Send a job from A-PC to the machine to check if A-PC is connected to the
machine.
Try to send a job

to check if the
port is working.
Step 4 Activate A-PC’s Printer Driver from B-PC’s Network.
Step 5 Right-click on the printer icon, and select “Connect” to A-PC’s printer.
Installation 2-24
2.7 Software Installation
2.7.1 GreatCut Installation
Step 1 Click GreatCut Registration in installation DVD to

go http://gccvoucher.eurosystems.lu/, and then enter your voucher code
provided when purchasing GreatCut and click “Go on!”
Step 2 Click “Request” to go to registration page.
Step 3 Fill in the required information and click “Request license code.”
Installation 2-25
Step 4 The registration is completed; you should receive two emails, one is
registration confirmation with activation link and another is your license
data with .ecf file.
Step 5 Check your email to see if you receive the activation link and click the link
that will direct you the link for GreatCut download.
Installation 2-26
Step 6 Or click “Install GreatCut” in installation DVD.
Step 7 Select a destination folder.
Step 8 Select Typical and click Next.

Note: You may select custom setup to install additional drivers.
Installation 2-27
Step 9 Select the folder and click Next.

Default program folder in the start menu is GCC\GreatCut 3.
Step 10 GreatCut is installing.
Step 11 Click Finish to complete installation.
Installation 2-28
Step 12 Before you launch GreatCut, open the .ecf attached to the license data
email to install your license data to GreatCut so that you don’t need to
fill in your information again.
Installation 2-29
Step 13 If the license do not install successfully, you will need to fill in your
license data manually. You can find the details of your license data from
the email.
Step 14 GreatCut is ready to use now.
Installation 2-30
2.7.2 Sure Cuts A Lot Installation (Optional Item)
2.7.2.1 Auto Installation
Step 1 Put your installation DVD into your CD-ROM to start the installation. The
software is compatible with Windows 7 and above and Macintosh OSX
10.6 and above.
Step 2 Select “Install Sure Cuts A Lot” to start the installation.
Step 3 Press Next to continue.
Step 4 Select “I accept the agreement” and press “Next.”
Installation 2-31
Step 5 Use the default folder (suggested) or select a folder you want to install the
Sure Cuts A Lot and press “Next.”
Step 6 Tick “Create a desktop icon” if you want to create a shortcut on your
desktop, and tick “Associated scut4 extension” to associate the scut4
extension file with Sure Cuts A Lot software. Then press “Next” to start
the installation.
Installation 2-32
Step 7 Don’t tick “Install USB Driver” and tick “Launch Sure Cuts A Lot,” and
then press “Finish” to compete installation.
Step 8 Run Sure Cuts A Lot.
Step 9 Press “Activate…”to activate Sure Cuts A Lot. Please make sure it is
connected to the internet.
Step 10 Put your name in the Name column and enter the 25-letter software key
shown on the DVD front cover to the Serial column and press “OK” to
complete the activation.
Installation 2-33
Step 11 Sure Cuts A Lot is ready to use.
Note
 If you use a trial version to output graphics, meaning you do not enter the
software key to activate the Sure Cuts A Lot mentioned above, there will
be two extra lines cut through the design, therefore, make sure the Sure
Cuts A Lot software is activated before implementing cutting jobs.
Installation 2-34
2.7.2.2 Manually Activate Software
If the computer connected to cutter doesn’t have internet connection to

accomplish above software activation process, you can use “Activate manually”
function alternatively to enter the “Activation Code” to start the usage of Sure
Cuts A Lot. Meanwhile, you need to find another computer that has internet
access to obtain the “Activation Code” in advance following below instructions.
Step 1 Check the "Activate manually" checkbox and you should see the Site
Code and Activation Code fields appear. The Site Code field will be
pre-filled in and cannot be changed.
Step 2 Visit http://www.craftedge.com/activation/surecutsalot via an internet

connected computer. Enter your name, serial (software key, shows on
the DVD cover) and site code.
Step 3 Click on the "Generate Activation Code" button, and your activation code
will be shown in the Activation Code field.
Installation 2-35
Step 4 Copy and paste the activation code back into the activation dialog box of
Sure Cuts A Lot program and hit ok.
2.7.2.3 Re-install Sure Cuts A Lot Software
If you change a new computer, you may need to deactivate your Sure Cuts A Lot
software and re-install it on your new device.
Go to “Deactivate…” under Help and press Yes to confirm, then follow the
installation procedure and use the same code to activate it on another computer.
Installation 2-36
Installation 2-37
Chapter 3 The Control Panel
This chapter describes the button operations with the LCM menu flowcharts of Puma III. When
the cutting plotter is ready for use as described in Chapter 1 & 2, all functions are under default
parameters.
3.1 The LCD Panel
< LCD Control Panel on Puma III series >
Key Function
LCD Screen To display functions and error messages.
Power LED To indicate the power status ( light up: power on; light off: power off )
4 Arrow Keys To move position, select function, or change setting.
ENTER To set item or register the immediately preceding input value.
PAUSE/RESUME To temporarily halt cutting process or to continue
ON/OFF LINE To switch modes, stop cutting job, or abort changes of settings.
OFFSET To adjust the value of blade’s offset.
FORCE To adjust the value of cutting force.
SPEED To adjust the value of cutting speed and quality.
CUT TEST To perform cutting tests on different media
DATA CLEAR To clear up buffer memory.
TOOL SELECT To select tools.
MISC To set up functions.

Please see details in “3.4 Menu Items”
The Control Panel 3-1

3.2 Menu in On-line Mode

Power On Puma III in processing
GCC Cutter
LCM Version- - -
Puma III
Firmware: Copyright:
Place Media And Then Lower

Down The Lever
Roll Edge Single
use to select
Sizing Media Width Lever Up

To Abort
Sizing Media Length Lever Up

To Abort
Top menu
S--- F----- O----
L-------- W-----T1M
Sending data
Pause Setup Resume
[PAUSE ]
[ FORCE] Force:80 gf use to select; [ENTER] to enable the setting

OK:ENTER
Speed: 51cm/s
[ SPEED ]
Select: OK:ENTER
[ OFFSET ] Offset: 0.275 mm

UP Speed: 51 cm/s
OK:ENTER
Select: OK:ENTER
[ DATA CLEAR ] Clear Data Memory

N:Cancel OK:ENTER Quality: Fine
Select: OK:ENTER
[TOOL SELECT ] 1S:51 F:80 O:0.275 M
Select: OK:ENTER
Set Smoothing Cut

Select: OK:ENTER
OverCut: 0.00mm
Select: OK:ENTER
Set Tangential Mode

Select: OK:ENTER

3.3 Menu in Off-line Mode
Press [ON/OFF LINE] to switch to the offline mode
Offline For
System Setup
Force: 80 gf
[ FORCE] 5~400 with an increment of 5(gram force)
OK:ENTER
Offset: 0.275 mm
[ OFFSET ] 0.000~1.000 with an increment of 0.025(mm)
OK:ENTER
[ DATA CLEAR ] Clear Data Memory

N:Cancel OK:ENTER
move origin
[ ] X: Y:
[ SPEED ] Speed: 51 cm/s

Speed:3~60 with an increment of 3(cm/s)
Select: OK:ENTER
UP Speed: 51 cm/s
UP Speed:3~60 with an increment of 3(cm/s)
Select: OK:ENTER
Quality: Fine
Draft, Normal, Fair, Fine
Select: OK:ENTER
[CUT TEST ]
Square Cut
Select: OK:ENTER
Repeat AAS Job

Select: OK:ENTER
Repeat Last Plot

Select: OK:ENTER
Pattern: Arrow Pattern: Cross, Arrow

Pattern Setting Change: OK: ENTER
Select: OK:ENTER
Ratio: 100% Ratio: 100%, 200%, 300%, 400%

Ratio Setting Change: OK: ENTER
Select: OK:ENTER Test Blade Holder
OK: ENTER
Blade Length Adjust Set Length 0.00mm

Select: OK:ENTER Change: OK: ENTER Test Blade Length
OK: ENTER
Turn CW , Turn CCW

Offline For
System Setup
1S:51 F:80 O:0.275 M

Select: OK:ENTER
Set Smoothing Cut

Select: OK:ENTER
OverCut: 0.00mm OverCut:0.00-1.00mm with an

Select: OK:ENTER increment of 0.05mm
Set Tangential Mode

Select: OK:ENTER
[TOOL SELECT ]
Panel Setup
Select: OK:ENTER
Restore default
Select: OK:ENTER
Save parameter
Select: OK:ENTER
Auto Unrolled Media

[ MISC ]
Select: OK:ENTER
Rear Paper Sensor

Enable, Disable
Select: OK:ENTER
Vacuum
Select: OK:ENTER
First back to origin

Select: OK:ENTER
Enable, Disable
AAS Offset
Select: OK:ENTER
Paper Saving Mode

Select: OK:ENTER Both Expanded Mode、Length Expanded Mode、
Width Expanded Mode、Both Unexpanded Mode
Set Communication
Select: OK:ENTER
Firmware： x.x.xx
FPGA：Vx.x mm/dd/yy
Select Language
Select: OK:ENTER English, Chinese
Select Unit
Select: OK:ENTER Metric (cm/gram) or English measurement (inch/oz)
or Unit (cm/oz) or Unit (inch/gram)
Image Scale Length
Select: OK:ENTER
Image Scale Width

Select: OK:ENTER
Scale Length
Select: OK:ENTER
Scale Width
Select: OK:ENTER

3.4 Menu Items

Below describes the functions of menu items
Menu or Key Function Setting Default
--- Media sizing ---
Roll To measure media width. Maximum Tracking
150 meters
Edge To measure media width and pull the media back till the front Maximum Tracking
paper sensor open. 150 meters
Single To measure media width and length. Maximum Tracking
10 meters
--- POWER ---
To indicate the power status.
[ Arrow Keys ]
1. To move the tool carriage position on X or Y axis.
2. To select functions or change values of settings.
[ ENTER ]
1. The displayed parameters will be saved automatically.
2. To set a new origin at the present tool carriage position.
In “offline” mode, moving the tool carriage to desired
position by [Arrow Keys], then press [ENTER] key to set a
new origin. While moving with the parameters of XY-axes
displayed, press [MISC] key will enable fine-tune
movement; press [MISC] key again to disable the function.
[ PAUSE/RESUME ]
To temporarily halt the cutting process.
To resume the process by press [Pause/Resume] key again.
[ ONLINE/OFFLINE ]
1. To switch between online mode and offline mode.
2. To stop the cutting job or abort the change of setting.
Once press this key, the cutting job will be terminated
immediately and cannot be resumed.
[ OFFSET ]
To set or modify the distance between the blade tip and the 0.000~1.000mm 0.275mm
center axis.
[ FORCE ]
To set or modify the value of tool force. 5~400gram; 80 gram
5 gram/per step
[ SPEED ]
Speed To set or modify tool speed at horizontal moving. 3~60cm/sec; 51cm/sec
3cm/sec per step
Up Speed To set or modify tool speed at vertical moving. 3~60cm/sec; 51cm/sec
3cm/sec per step
Cutting Quality To set or modify cutting quality. Draft, Normal, Normal
Fair, Fine
[Slower speeds / higher quality - Faster speeds / lower quality]
The Set Cutting Quality Page allows you to adjust and

balance vector mode’s quality and speed settings based on
your specific job. Draft Mode offers the highest output speed,
sacrificing quality. Whereas Quality Mode offers the highest
quality, sacrificing output speed. Keep in mind that speed and
quality are usually at a tradeoff.
[ CUT TEST ]

Square Cut To perform a cutting test at present blade position.

For more information, please refer to “4.3 Adjusting the
Cutting Force and Offset” to adjust blade force and cutting
speed.
Repeat AAS To repeat AAS jobs automatically without having to operate
on the computer side.
Job Please be noted that this feature is mainly applied to the
Single paper mode; please ensure a new piece of material
you wish to apply this feature on is loaded and the origin
repositioned to the first registration mark before starting.
When the first AAS job repeat completes, the user will be
offered the choice of “Repeat AAS Job Again”, please
press ”Online/Offline” to return to the main menu.
Repeat Last Recut: 1~99;
Plot To repeat the last job without re-sending the data. 1 per step
Copy: 1~99;
To copy the last job without re-sending the data. 1 per step
* 1mm gap will be auto-generated between 2 copies).

* If the media length is not enough to continue, it will show
below message on LCM:
Ou t O f S p a c e ; #
o f C o p i e s f i n i s h e d
If both functions are enabled at the same time, the cutter will
perform the last setting only.
Pattern Setting To provide two patterns for cut test “Arrow” and “Arrow”
Note: It is recommended to select “Cross” if you are working “Cross” patterns
on thick pieces of materials.
Ratio Setting To adjust the size of the pattern 100%, 200%, 100%
300%, 400%
Blade Length To adjust the length of the blade 0.00mm-5.00mm 0.00mm
Adjust Note:
1. Keep your blade length as 0 before you start adjusting.
2. Test the blade holder first and then test the blade length by
pressing ENTER.
3. Keep the blade holder at the same position when you
perform blade holder and blade length tests.
4. When blade holder and blade length tests are finished, the
screen will show you to what degree (the unit of the value
following “CW” or “CCW” is “circle”) and in which direction
[CW (clockwise) or CCW (counterclockwise)] you should
turn the adjustment knob.
EG, Turn CW 0.5 is telling you that you should turn the
knob for half a circle clockwisely.
5. The value on the screen will be 0.0 when the blade length
is perfect and no more adjustment needs to be made. You
may start cutting at this point.
[ DATA CLEAR ]
To clear up buffer memory.
[ TOOL SELECT ]
Save To save pattern(s) of cutting parameters for later use. Patterns1~4 Pattern 1
Parameter There are 4 sets of parameters saved in the panel. Use Page
Up and Page Down keys to select the set of parameters you
wish to adjust, press “Enter” to confirm (the number shown on
the upper left corner will change accordingly). Each set of

parameters includes Speed, Force, Offset, Up Speed, Quality

and Scaling though the latter three will not be displayed in this
section. To adjust or check individual parameters, go back to
the responding keys on the panel and press “Enter” to
confirm.
Set Smoothing To enable smooth-cutting function. Enable
Cut
Over Cut To generate an overcut to facilitate weeding. 0.00mm-1.00mm 0.00mm

0.05mm/per step
Set Tangential To enable the emulated tangential-cutting mode for thicker Disable
Mode media types and small letter cuts.
Note: while the Offset value setting at 0.000 mm, “Set
Tangential Mode” will automatically be disabled.
Panel Setup Accept setup command:
To accept commands of the Force, Speed, Cutting Quality,
and Offset only via software.
Control panel only:

To accept commands of the Force, Speed, Cutting Quality,
and Offset only via control panel of the cutter.
Restore To turn all parameters of the menu items to factory-default

Default settings.
[ MISC ]
Auto Unrolled To avoid paper jam and motor crash by automatically unroll Enable
Media media (50cm and up) before cutting while enabled. .
* Auto-unroll only effects on roll/edge media.
* Using Single mode to size media will disable this function
automatically.
* If the length of the rolled media is less than 2 meters or the
weight is light, it is recommended to set this mode disabled.
Rear Paper To detect if the rear paper sensor is covered to determine the Enable Enable
Sensor following process; when it is enabled, the cutter will detect if Disable
the material has covered the rear paper sensor under the Roll
and Edge mode; when disabled, the rear paper sensor will
not be functioning.
Note: Rear paper sensor only functions under “Roll” and
“Edge” mode.
Vacuum To help improve tracking and cutting accuracy by turning on Enable
the fans. If you turn off the vacuum system, the fans
will remain inactive during cutting or plotting.
First Back to To enable the carriage back to the previous origin; when Enable Enable
Origin “Enable” is selected, the carriage will not go back to the Disable
previous origin while the selection of “Disable” allows the
carriage to do so.
AAS Offset To set or modify AAS offset value.
You can refer to “5.3 Printer Test” for more details.
Paper Saving To save media by four different modes: Length
Mode 1. Length expanded mode 2. Width expanded mode expande
3. Both expanded mode 4. Both unexpanded mode d mode
Set To build up the communication between host computer and

Communication cutter.
Baud Rate is to determine the speed of data transmission.
Data Bits refers to the size of one block of data.
Parity is used to check if data was revived correctly or not.
9600, n, 7, 1, p 9600pbs, 7 Bits with NO Parity
9600, o, 7, 1, p 9600pbs, 7 Bits with ODD Parity

9600, e, 7, 1, p 9600pbs, 7 Bits with EVEN Parity

Firmware To display the version number of Firmware and FPGA code.
Version
Select To select displayed languages on LCM panel in English, English
Language Spanish, Italian, Deutsch, Japanese, Portuguese, Polish,
Turkish or French.
Select Units Provide four-unit systems for users convenient. cm/gram; inch/oz; Metric
cm/oz; inch/gram
Image Scale To adjust the image scale of media length and width that may 500/500
Length cause by the thickness of the media. mm
The Numerator is the ideal length, and the Denominator is the

actual length measured from the resultant.
For example, cutting a line with 500.0 mm length. The

procedure as follows:
Image Scale 1. Press the [LEFT ARROW] to choose the Numerator and
Width select 500.0 mm,
2. Cut the length by sending a graph file,
3. Measure the length then use the [RIGHT ARROW] key to
choose the Denominator, then
4. Press [UP ARROW /DOWN ARROW] to change the
values of the actual length.
Scale Length Fixed scaling, for maintenance only.
Scale Width

Chapter 4 Operation
4.1 Media Loading
4.1.1 Loading the Sheet Media

To load the media properly, please follow the procedures listed below:
Pull the lever upward to raise the pinch rollers. (Figure 4-1)
Figure 4-1
Load your media on the platen and slide it under the pinch rollers from either the front side
or the backside. The alignment rulers on the platen extension will help you to adjust the
media precisely.
Note:
Be sure that the media must be covered by the paper sensors on the platen
when loading the media. At least one of the two paper sensors should be
covered. Once the media covers the sensor, the cutting plotter will size width and
length of media automatically.
Then move the pinch rollers manually to the proper position. Be sure the pinch rollers must
be positioned above the grid drum. The white marks on top trail will help you position pinch
rollers when media on the platen. (Figure 4-2)
Operation 4-1
White Marks
Figure 4-2
Push the lever downward to lower down the pinch rollers.
Turn on the power; the machine will be initialized. Then follow the instruction of LCM to
measure the size of the media.
Note:
Move the pinch roller by applying force at the rear portion of the pinch roller support. Do not
move it by holding its front rubber roller.
Figure 4-3 correct way to move pinch rollers
Operation 4-2
4.1.2 Loading the Roll Media

Step 1
Firstly, put the roll media guide bushes on two roll holders. (Figure 4-4)
Figure 4-4
Step 2
Option A (Use the media flange)
Insert a roll media flange at the end of each roll media and tighten the thumbscrew until the
roll media is firmly gripped. (Figure 4-5)
Figure 4-5
Then put the roll media on the roll holders. Adjust the position of the roll media ensure that
the media flange is able to run in the groove of roll holder guide bushes. (Figure 4-6)
Figure 4-6
Operation 4-3
Option B
Insert the two roll holders into the roll media support set, and then place the roll media
directly between the two roll holders. (Figure 4-7)
Figure 4-7
Step 3
Load the media on the platen. After loading the roll media, flatten the media on the platen
and hold the front edge of the roll media firmly (Figure 4-8)
Figure 4-8
Operation 4-4
Step 4
Then turn the roll downward to make an equal tension across the media. (Figure 4-9)
Figure 4-9
Step 5
Move the pinch rollers to the precise location and be careful that the pinch rollers must be
positioned above the grid drums.
Step 6
Push the lever downward to lower down the pinch rollers.
Step 7
Fixes roll holder guide bushes on the roll holder to secure the roll media.
Step 8
Turn on the power switch and select Roll, Edge or Single mode appropriate for one time
setup, or set to Default Roll in Sizing Setting and Roll type sizing will be performed when the
machine is turned on. Then the cutting plotter is ready to work.
Step 9
Unloading media：Reversing steps mentioned above to remove the media.
For the users of Puma III-60, you can also use the “Roll Base” (a standard accessory of
Puma III-60) to feed a roll media. Please adjust the position of roll base to get a good cutting
result. (Figure 4-10)
Operation 4-5
4.2 Tracking Performance
In order to achieve the best tracking performance for a long plot, please leave the margin of
0.5mm~25mm in the left and right edges of the media.(Figure 4-11)
0.5mm-25 mm 0.5mm-25mm
Pinch roller Pinch roller

Figure 4-11
4.3 Cutting Force and Offset Adjustment
Before sending your designs from computer to Puma III for cutting, please make “Cut Test” to
adjust cutting force and offset value.
The “Cut Test” should be repeated several times until the optimum settings are achieved.
Please follow procedure below to optimum the cutting force and offset settings.
Step 1
After sizing the media, press [CUT TEST] button to select the “Square Cut”, and press [ENTER
KEY] to confirm.
The default cutting force and offset value of the cutting test are 80gf and 0.275mm respectively.
Step 2
Press [ARROW KEY] to move the tool carriage to the position where you would like to cut. Then,
press the [ENTER KEY] to make a “Cut Test”.
Note: At the same time, the new origin is also set at the cut test position.
Step 3
When the “Cut Test” is completed, a pattern appears (please refer to Figure 4-12). Peel off the
pattern to see if it can be easily separated from the media base. If the output result is good, the
cutting force is set appropriately. If not or it cut through the back paper of media, press [FORCE
KEY] to adjust the tool force until an optimum force is obtained.
Operation 4-6
Step 4
If the pattern appears to be BB or CC layout (see Figure 4-12), press [OFFSET KEY] to adjust
the offset value until AA pattern is shown.
S q u a r e C u t
S e l e c t : OK : E n t e r
Press
ENTER_KEY
Mo v e c u t t e s t M
X : Y :
Press
ENTER_KEY
AA BB CC
Press SPEED_KEY,
FORCE_KEY,
OFFSET_KEY to
C o n t i n o u s S q u a r e C u t setup
N : C A N C E L OK : E n t e r or
Press Press arrow keys to
ENTER_KEY desired position for
next square cut
Press
Finish square cut ENTER_KEY
Press
CANCEL_KEY
3mm 3mm
Machine
80 mm
80 mm
80 mm
Figure 4-12
Operation 4-7
4.4 When Completing the Cutting Job
After completing the cutting job, raise the sheet-loading lever, and then remove the material.
You can also cut off the finished job by the Safe Blade (a standard accessory) along the knife
guide. (Figure 4-13)
Figure 4-13
4.5 Puma III Print Driver setting
4.5.1 Puma III Print Driver setting>Option Page

File Function:
The file function section allows users to set the parameters of Speed, Force, Offset and Quality
for later use. This section is useful when performing repeated jobs on a variety of objects,
allowing you to save your frequently used cutter parameters and load them in the future.
• Custom Media: This section lists the files for the parameter settings that you have recently
created and worked. You can save more than 50 files to simplify your cutting job.
• Default: This section contains the reference settings that are applicable with the verified
materials to achieve the best cutting results. Please note that the setting value might need to
be adjusted according to different suppliers of materials.
• SAVE: This function will save current print driver parameter settings to a file under the
specified location on your computer. (Saved parameter setting files will be tagged with the
Puma series extension)
Operation 4-8
• LOAD: This function allows you to load previously saved print driver parameters.
• ORIGINAL: This function will load the print driver’s original factory parameter settings.
• SAVE TO DEFAULT: This function allows you to save your current print driver parameters as
the default startup settings.
• DELETE: This function will delete the file you select from the Custom Media section, whereas
the settings in Default section cannot be deleted. Please note the delete function only
removes the list shown in Custom Media section, it does not remove the file from your hard
drive, if you wish to completely remove the file from your hard disk, you will have to manually
delete the file from your operating system.
Die Cut
The Die Cut function must be activated with the Kiss Cut function to avoid the falling of
cut-through materials and material jam beneath the carriage. Die Cut helps you to cut through
the backing of the material while Kiss Cut cuts through only the top layer but not the backing.
This will leave only tiny bits of the backing attached to the top layer, creating complete individual
patterns with backing sheets (see figure 1 and 2).
Vinyl
Figure 1
Cutting line
Figure 2
Operation 4-9
To activate the Die Cut function, go to “Option”, tick “Die Cut”, and enter the amount you wish
for the “Length” and “Force” of both Die Cut and Kiss Cut, then click “OK” (see figure 3).
Note:
The length setting for the
cutting line of Die Cut is in the
range of 0-2000mm whereas
that of Kiss Cut is 0-100mm.
Figure 3
When the job is completed and you untick the Die Cut function, you will be able to adjust the
pen speed, pen force, and offset in the section on the top following normal operating procedures
(see figure 4).
Note: the extension of the

blade has to be set to cut
through both the top layer
and the backing in the very
beginning. You then adjust
the tool force for the best
cutting performance.
Figure 4
Operation 4-10
4.6 Reference Parameter setting for different materials
The following reference parameter is used on GCC verified materials shown in the
table.
Material Wall stickers Magnets Personalized stickers Window decoration

Blade red green red red
Blade tip length (mm) 0.3 0.8 0.28 0.25
Force (g) 95 580 105 95
Speed (cm/sec) 72 3 72 65
Offset (mm) 0.275 0.5 0.275 0.275
RX, Jaguar, Puma, RX, Jaguar, Puma, RX, Jaguar, Puma,
Recommend model EX-P, Bengal, EXII, RX, Jaguar EX-P, Bengal, EXII, EX-P, Bengal, EXII,
AR-24 AR-24 AR-24
Material Vehicle stickers Reflective film Cardboard
Blade red green green
Blade tip length (mm) 0.27 0.5 0.3
Force (g) 85 380 165
Speed (cm/sec) 60 3 30
Offset (mm) 0.275 0.5 0.5
RX, Jaguar, Puma,
RX, Jaguar, Puma, RX, Jaguar, Puma,
Recommend model EX-P, Bengal, EXII,
EX-P, Bengal EX-P, Bengal, EXII, AR-24
AR-24
Material Window tint Protective tint Rhinestone
Blade red green green
Blade tip length (mm) 0.09 0.3 0.8
Force (g) 70 320 190
Speed (cm/sec) 72 3 15
Offset (mm) 0.275 0.5 0.5
RX, Jaguar, Puma,
RX, Jaguar, Puma,
Recommend model EX-P, Bengal, EXII, RX, Jaguar, Puma
EX-P, Bengal
AR-24
Operation 4-11
Chapter 5 Automatic-Aligning System
Please note that this chapter is only an instruction to AASII; for step-by-step instructions, please
refer to the following chapters: 08_A-3 CorelDraw Plug-In, 08_A-4 Illustrator Plug-In, 08_A-5
GreatCut Plug-In.
5.1 Introduction
The Puma III series cutting plotters feature a standard Automatic-Aligning System (AAS II) to
guarantee precise contour cutting quality by detecting the registration marks printed around the
graphic.
Notice
 Avoid any kind of light source horizontally illuminating the AAS module.
- PROHIBITED - ACCEPTABLE
 DO NOT take off the cover of AAS module while in operation.
- PROHIBITED
Automatic-Aligning System 5-1

5.2 AAS Contour Cutting System
The AAS system has one calibration procedures to ensure maximum accuracy of AAS
operation. To operate the AAS you need to learn about the method of media feeding firstly.
(Refer to 4.1 Media Loading.)
5.2.1 Notice for Registration Marks

The first registration mark is designed to be different in order to identify the origin for AAS
auto-detection. The following precaution must be aware for registration marks to be read
automatically.
 Type of media
 Registration mark pattern
 Reading range required for detection the registration marks
 Position for registration marks and medium
The registration marks have to be:
 Created by cutting software like SignPal or GCC CorelDRAW plug-in
 In black color (printing quality of registration marks is essential; incorrect,
misaligned colors, blurry or smeared printout might leading to inaccurate cutting
result)
 Length: The length of marks
 Range: 5mm~50mm
 Optimized Setting: 25mm
 Thickness: The line thickness of marks
 Range: 1mm~2mm
 Margin: The distance between marks and images
 Range: 0mm~50mm
The cutter can not detect the marks while:
 Cutter carriage is not located near the outside area of first mark before
detecting (See the picture in page 5-7 for auto-detecting area of first mark.)
 Medium thickness is more than 0.8mm
 Transparent medium is used
 Non-monochrome drawing. The marks can’t be read if is printed on colored
medium
 Dirty or creased medium surface

5.2.2 AAS II on Puma III

There are three types of AAS II mark patterns: 4-Point Positioning, Segmental
Positioning, and Multiple Copies. Note that before print out your designs by inkjet printers,
the registration marks have to be created on your graphic designs by cutting software
like SignPal or GCC CorelDraw plug-in. Hand-made marks or drawings won’t be
reorganized by GCC cutting plotters. For more details about registration mark setting in
cutting software, please refer to ‘Appendix A-3 : CorelDraw Plug-In Instruction”,
‘Appendix A-4 : Illustrator Plug-In Instruction, ’ ‘Appendix A-5 : GreatCut Plug-In
Instruction,’ and ‘Appendix A-6 : SignPal 10.5 Instruction’
1. 4-Point Positioning
This is the basic mark pattern that AAS II will auto detect four registration marks and
contour cut images inside those marks.
 Command: Esc.D1;(XDist);(YDist):
 Layout: 4 registration marks at the 4 corners around the design
2. Segmental Positioning
In addition to 4 original points, the intermediate registration marks are added on both X
axis and Y axis to help contour cut accurately, especially for cutting large images.
 Command: Esc.D2;(XDist);(YDist);(XStep);(YStep):
 Layout:
In-between distance on X: 200~600mm, default 300mm
In-between distance on Y: 200-600mm, default 300mm

3. Multiple Copies
The function is used to duplicate images to let you cut quantities of images at a time.The
AAS II sensor will automatically scan registration marks for each individual image to
ensure the contour cutting precision.
 Command: Esc.D3;(XCopies);(YCopies);(Space):
 Layout:
5.3 Printer Test
Before performing AAS contour cutting, it’s recommended to print out a test file that you
can find in the enclosed Installation CD to make sure the AAS II cutting accuracy of
Puma III.
There are two testing files for AASII:

1. AAS II_X_Y_Offset_Caberation_A4 .eps (A4 size)
2. AAS II_X_Y_Offset_Caberation_600_600 .eps (Default setting, it is recommended
for testing)
 Print out the testing graphic. ( Please use high precision printer)
 Load the graphic to Puma III and sent the file to test the cutting job
 If there are any adjustments to be made, you can change the offset value by
following the steps:
■ Measure the offset values from the printed line and the actual cutting line.
■ Enter the AAS Offset under MISC function for the values you just measured,
then press Enter
■ Test the cutting again
■ AAS II offset X and Y value is defined as following:
Horizontal line is defined as X and vertical is defined as Y (when facing

the cutting plotter)

■ When the actual cutting line and the printed line need to be changed towards
the direction of origin mark, then simply add the negative value of the offset.
If the direction is from the opposite of the origin mark, then enter positive
values for the offset (see the following figures). This method applies to both
X and Y axes.
Note:
 Before adjusting the AAS II settings, please proceed scaling for width and length.
 The blade offset value isn’t set for this test graphic, please set it according to the
blade you use.
 If you have any question, please contact us or your local distributor for assistance.

5.4 Registration Mark Offset Range

Please correctly load your media (refer to the alignment ruler on the platen) to make sure the
registration marks are successfully detected. Deviation exceeds the range below will lead to
detection failure.
5.5 Contour Cutting
For accurate contour cutting with AAS function, please proceed the following steps:
Step 1 Creating Graphics

■ Create the graphic that you want to print and cut in your software.
■ Create a contour for cutting around the graphic.
TIPS1: Leave some space between the graphic and contour line.
TIPS2: Create the contour in a separate layer and assign a different color for it.
■ Add registration marks around the graphic.
Note:
The Multiple Copies function is also available. It automatically copy the graphic and
registration marks.

Step 2 Placing the Registration Marks

 The AAS Layout Instruction:
* Auto-detection function on the 1st mark covers the grey area

 Suggested 30mm margin on both left and right sides of media sheet.
 Suggested 20~30mm margin on top of media sheet, and at least 50mm margin on
the bottom edge to prevent sheets dropping or any error occurred while media sizing.
Step 3 Print the Graphics

■ Print the graphic and the marks with your printer
(Scaling = 100%).
■ When printing on a roll media, make sure the orientation as following:

Step 4 Load the printout onto cutter

■ The Origin Mark is is different from the rest registration marks. Please make sure the
media is fed with correct direction.
Step 5 Cut the Contour

■ Send out the command from software to perform the contour cutting job.
5.6 Tips for AAS
For getting better results of contour cutting, there are some tips below for your reference.
 Keep light sources simple and avoid illuminating from the sides of cutter.
 Before operating AAS, change the maximum paper size in Puma IIIdriver property.
Step 1 Find the Puma III model in the “Printer & Fax” folder of your PC.
Step 2 Open the Properties window and select the “Paper” tab.
Step 3 Change the maximum Paper Size of X to 1200mm.
 Adjust the cutting speed to between 300~600mm/sec.
 Avoid the registration marks locating on the tracks of pinch rollers.
 Make sure the edge of the media is not bent up when detecting registration marks.

Chapter 6 Basic Maintenance
This chapter explains the basic maintenance (i.e. cleaning the cutting plotter)
required for the cutting plotter. Except for the below mentioned, all other
maintenance must be performed by a qualified service technician.
6.1 Cleaning the Cutting Plotter
In order to keep the cutting plotter under good condition and best performance,
you need to clean the machine properly and regularly.
Precaution in Cleaning
 Unplug the cutting plotter before cleaning

 Never use solvents, abrasive cleaners or strong
detergents for cleaning. They may damage the surface of
the cutting plotter and the moving parts.
Recommended Methods
 Gently wipe the cutting plotter surface with a lint-free cloth. If necessary,
clean with a damp cloth or an alcohol-immersed cloth. Wipe with water to
rinse off any residue and dry with a soft, lint-free cloth.
 Wipe all dust and dirt from the tool carriage rails.
 Use a vacuum cleaner to empty any accumulated dirt and media residue
beneath the pinch roller housing.
 Clean the platen, paper sensors and pinch rollers with a damp cloth or an
alcohol-immersed cloth, and dry with a soft, lint-free cloth.
 Wipe dust and dirt from the stand.
Basic Maintenance 6-1

6.2 Cleaning the Grid Drum
 Turn off the cutting plotter, and move the tool carriage away from the area
needed to be cleaned.
 Raise the pinch rollers and move them away from the grid drum for
cleaning.
 Use a bristle brush (a toothbrush is acceptable) to remove dust from the
drum surface. Rotate the drum manually while cleaning. Refer to Figure 6-1
Figure 6-1
6.3 Cleaning the Pinch Rollers
If the pinch rollers need a thorough cleaning, use a lint-free cloth or cotton
swab to wipe away the accumulated dust from the rubber portion of the pinch
rollers. To prevent the pinch rollers from rotating while cleaning, use finger to
hold the pinch rollers not to rotate.
If needed to remove the embedded or persistent dust, use the lint-free cloth or
cotton swab moistened with rubbing alcohol.
Note: The daily maintenance of your cutting plotter is very important.

Be sure to clean up the grid drum and pinch rollers regularly for
better cutting accuracy and output quality.
Basic Maintenance 6-2

Chapter 7 Trouble Shooting
This chapter is to help you correct some common problems you may come across. Prior to
getting into the details of this chapter, please be sure that your application environment is
compatible with the cutting plotter.
Note:
Before having your cutting plotter serviced, please
make sure that the malfunction is in your cutting
plotter, not the result of an interface problem or a
malfunction in your computer or a software problem.
Why doesn’t the cutting plotter operate?
Possible Causes:
7.1 Non-Operational Problems

Check the following first:
 Does the AC power cord plug in properly?
 Does the AC power cord connected to the power connector properly?
 Does the power LED still illuminate?
Solutions:
If the LCM is able to display the message, the cutting plotter should be in a normal
condition. Switch off the cutting plotter and turn it on again to see if the problem still
existing.
If the LCM is not able to display any message, contact the technician from your dealer.
Trouble Shooting 7-1

7.2 Operational Problems
Some mechanical problems or failure during operation will cause some problems. The error
messages shown on the LCM present the problem first, and followed by recommended actions.
If the problem still exists after the recommended actions have been done, have your cutting
plotter serviced.
This message indicates that there might be a

Error, Check Media
problem on the X axis. Check if the drum is
Or Drum or X Motor
working well and if the media is well loaded.
Correct the problem and re-power on to
reboot system.
This message indicates that there might be

Error, Check Media
an obstruction to carriage relating to a
Or Y Motor
problem on the Y axis. Correct the problem
and re-power on to reboot system.
This message indicates that the blade

Error, Check Carriage
up/down sensor malfunction. Re-power on to
Sensor or VC Motor
re-boot system. If the problem still exists, find
a serviceman.
This message indicates that the cutting

Graph Was Clipped.
exceeds the cutting limit. Reload larger media
Data In Buffer
or re-scale the plot to a smaller size; then
press the key followed by the display of LCM
to continue.

7.3 Cutting Plotter/Computer Communication Problems
The messages showed below present problems in relation to cutting plotter/computer

communication.
Communication Error Is the connection cable

Setup: MISC. key connected to the cutting plotter
and computer properly?
Yes No
Has the interface setting Refer to Chapter 2-

been done correctly? Connecting your cutting
plotter.
Yes No
Try the communication Refer to the “MISC” key in

between your cutting plotter Chapter 3 - Description of
and computer. If it still does Operation for the port setup.
not work, have your cutting
plotter serviced.
Note:
The computer also needs to set up compatible communication
parameters to the cutting plotter set up.
If your cutting plotter can not recognize

HP-GL/2 Cmd. Error the HP-GL/2 or HP-GL commands, please
check the HP-GL/2 or HP-GL commands
applied to your cutting plotter are used
properly.

7.4 Software Problems
Check the following first:
Does your software package indicate that it will work with

your computer and cutting plotter?
Does your software support HP-GL and HP-GL/2 drivers?
(* check the configuration settings of your software.)
Yes No
Does the cutting plotter interface Most well known cutting softwares
match the requirements of your in the world have drivers for our
software? cutting plotters. If not, use
software that has HP-GL and
Yes No HP-GL/2 emulation supports and
you can chose the following three
Does your Refer to Chapter drivers:
software 2 - Connecting  A3 size: HP7475A
recommend your cutting  A1 size: HP7580A
using a different plotter.  A0 size: HP Draf Pro Exl or
cable? HP Draf Master
Yes No
Try using the Does the software

recommende vendor provide a
d cable. sample file?
Yes No
Re-power on the Do something about the

cutting plotter and error message display on
try to send the file LCM, or consult your
again. software vendor.

7.5 Cutting Quality Problems
Note: The daily maintenance of your cutting plotter is very important.

Be sure to clean up the grid drum and pinch rollers regularly for
better cutting accuracy and output quality.
Is the blade installed correctly and the blade

holder fastened securely?
Yes No
Is the blade dull Refer to Chapter 2.3

or chipped? “ Blade Installation”
Yes No
Replace Is tool force set up

with a new properly? (The default
blade for tool force is 80 gf)
Yes No
Is the tool offset set up Adjust the tool force to obtain an

properly? optimum blade force. Refer to
Chapter 4.3 “Cutting Force and
Offset Adjustment”
Yes No
Is there any dirt adhered to Adjust the tool offset to

the blade? obtain an optimum value.
Yes No
Remove the Please contact your dealer for

blade and clean technician support.
it.

Puma III Specification
Model Name/No. P3-60 P3-132S

Operational Method Roller-Type
Max. Cutting Width 600 mm (23.6 in) 1300 mm (51.18 in)
Max. Cutting Length 50 m(164 ft)
Max. Media Loading Width 719 mm (28.3 in) 1470 mm (57.87 in)
Min. Media Loading Width 50 mm (1.97 in)
Acceptable Material Thickness 0.8 mm (0.03 in)
Number of Pinch Rollers 2 4
Motor Drive DC Servo Control
Cutting Force 400 g
Max. Cutting Speed 849 mm /sec (33.4 ips) (at 45° direction)
Offset 0~1.0 mm (with an increase of 0.025 mm)
Mechanical Resolution 0.009 mm (0.00035")
Software Resolution 0.025 mm (0.00098")
Distance Accuracy ±0.254 mm or ±0.1% of move, whichever is greater
Repeatability ±0.1mm up to 3 meters (* certified media)
Automatic-Aligning System Completely Automatic Contour Cutting System for print to cut solution
Memory Buffer 4MB
Interfaces USB 2.0 (Full Speed) and Serial (RS-232C)
Type of Command HP-GL, HP-GL/2
Control Panel LCD (20 digits x 2 lines), 14 Keys, 1 Power LED
Diameter of Blade 2 mm
220x 879x258 1065 x 1632 x 620 (including stand)
Dimension (HxWxD) mm
8.67 x34.61x10.16 in 41.93 x62.25x24.41 in
Net Weight 13kg / 28.6lb 53 kg / 116.4 lb
Stand Optional Standard
Power Supply AC 100-240V, 50~60 Hz (auto switching)
Power Consumption Max.110watts
Environment Temperature 15°C ~35°C / 60°F ~86°F (operating)
Environment Humidity 25%~ 75% relative humidity (operating)
 Compatible with Windows 7 and above & MAC OS X 10.6 and above. (*Purchasing serial number for “Sure
Cuts A Lot” software to work with Mac OS.)
 The specification and data sheet may vary with different materials used. In order to obtain the best output
quality, please maintain the machine regularly and properly.
 GCC reserves the right to change the specifications at any time without notice.
 GCC certified material in tracking is Avery MPI 3000.
Puma III Specification A-1

 The above listed specification values are effective only when operated with media certified by GCC.
Puma III Specification A-1

Blade Specification
For cutting thick fluorescent and reflective vinyl. Also for cutting
detailed work in standard vinyl.
20200159G
The blade is 45° with Red Cap (5-unit package), 0.25 mm offset,
and 2 mm blade diameter.
For cutting reflective vinyl, cardboard, sandblast, flock, and

stencil sharp edge.
265012020G
The blade is 60° with Green Cap, 0.50 mm blade offset, and 2
mm blade diameter.
For cutting thin sandblast mask and stencil with friction feed or
sprocket feed machine.
26500059G
The blade is 60° with Blue Cap, 0.25 mm blade offset, and 2
mm blade diameter.
For Cutting small text and fine detail. Sharp blade with smallest
offset.
26500060G
The blade is 50° with Black Cap, 0.175 mm blade offset, and 2
mm blade diameter.
For thin and delicate media such as window tint.

202003090G
The blade is 25° with Yellow Cap (5-unit package), 0.25 mm
blade offset, and 2 mm blade diameter.
Blade Specification A-2

About the Tool
A generic term referring to the blade that cuts the sheet, the pen that does plotting, and
the LED bombsight (option) used for pointing to the reference point.
OFFSET is the distance that the blade tip is displaced from the centerline of the blade.
Blade
Central line
Blade tip
offset
Protrusion Length of the Blade
Thickness of
the media (t1)
Protrusion length
of the blade
Thickness of the
base paper (t 2)
Length of protrusion = t1 + t 2/ 2, but for your convenience you may just make it about
0.3mm ~ 0.5mm beyond the blade holder tip.
Blade Specification A-2

CorelDRAW Plug-In Instruction
AASII VBA Installer is applicable for CorelDRAW Version 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
Installation
Please refer to Step 8 in Chapter 2.7.1.2 Driver Installation to install AAS plug-in for
CorelDRAW.
Run CorelDRAW AAS Plug-in
Step 1 Run CorelDRAW to edit your graphics and select all images at once when you wish to
plot.
Step 2 Select “ToolsMacrosRun Macro.” Then select Global Macros

(GCCAASII_Draw13.gms) under the “Macros in” manual, and press “Run”.
CorelDRAW Plug-In A-3

Step 3 Click on “Apply” and select whether you would like to add the registration marks by page
size or by object.
Step 4 Now you can print out the image file with registration marks.
Note: “Add Registration Mark by Object” will be the default selection if you click on
the image whereas “Add Registration Mark by page size” will be the default one
when the blank area on the page is clicked.
You can also add a Hot Icon for the AAS Plug-in
Select “Tools Options Workspace Customization Commands Macros

GCCMadual.GCC_AAS_Plug_In” and Click OK.

Add Registration Mark by page size
If you tick “Add Registration Mark by page size” as shown in the figure below and click “Apply”,
your registration marks will be created automatically (please see Figure A3-1).
Note:
1. The length setting will be in the range of 5-25mm
according to your page size.
2. Please DO NOT make any changes to the “Origin”

section when you choose to add registration marks by
page size as indicated below otherwise the position of
the marks will be changed (please see Figure A3-2).
Figure A3-1
Figure A3-2
The system will create the 4 marks on the 4 corners of the page as shown in the picture below
wherever you move your image.
Figure A3-3

Workable area
It allows users to edit and cut graphics in the area outside the registration marks when adding
registration marks by page.
For A4 size media sheet, the workable area is 2.5mm extended from the registration mark on
left and right sides and 4.5mm extended from the registration mark on top side. On the bottom
side, it is suggested to leave at least 25mm margin from the edge of media sheet to prevent
sheets dropping or any error occurred while media sizing.
For A3 size media sheet, the workable area is 10mm extended from the registration mark on the
left side, 9mm extended from the registration mark on the right side and 11mm extended from
the registration mark on top side. On the bottom side, it is suggested to leave at least 25mm
margin from the edge of media sheet to prevent sheets dropping or any error occurred while
media sizing.
Note: Select “Edge” mode when media sizing to allow the media sheet to be unrolled.
If you select “Single” mode, the media sheet will not be able to be moved back and
hence fail to be detected by front paper sensor.

Add Registration Mark by Object
If you tick “Add Registration Mark by Object”, you will be offered three options of registration
marks as shown below. 4-Point Positioning
 Length: The length of marks
 Range: 5mm~50mm
 Thickness: The line thickness of marks
 Range: 1mm~2mm
 Margin: The distance between marks and images
 Range: 0mm~50mm
Segmental Positioning
 X Step: The distance of intermediate position on the X axis
 Y Step: The distance of intermediate position on the Y axis
 Range: 200mm~600mm
 Optimized Setting: Less than 500mm
Multiple Copies
 No. of X Copies: The numbers of copies on X axis
 No. of Y Copies: The numbers of copies on Y axis
Figure A3-4  Range: 1~50. (The more copies you make, the more time
is needed for data transmission.)
 Numbers of X Copies * Numbers of Y Copies = The total
amount of image copies
 Copies with outline：To show outlines of image graphics
Note: The values entered in the “4-Point Positioning” section (length, thickness and
margin) will still be applied when you tick “Segmental Positioning” or “Multiple Copies”.

4-Point Positioning
4-Point Positioning
 Range: 5mm~50mm
 Range: 1mm~2mm
 Margin: The distance between marks and images
 Range: 0mm~50mm
Figure A3-5
The system will create the 4 marks as shown in the picture below.
Figure A3-6

Note:
1. To save your materials, in addition to amending object margins, you can also adjust the
length of the registration marks (5mm minimum) when you apply 4-Point Positioning (see
table 1 for suggestions based on different material sizes). The smaller the size is, the
smaller the distance between the object and the registration marks is (see the figures
below).
Area to be cut
Figure A3-7 Figure A3-8
Page size Suggested mark length

(unit: mm) (unit: mm)
A6 (105 x 148) 5
A5 (148 × 210) 8
A4 (210 × 297) 11
A3 (297 × 420) 16
A2 (420 × 594) 23
A1 (594 × 841) and above 25*
Table 1
*25mm is the suggested value for the registration mark length
2. The size of the registration marks would affect the accuracy of registration mark detection so
please make sure the amount you enter is reasonable.
3. If you change the paper size, you will have to reset the registration marks otherwise the
previous setting will be applied.

For precise cutting quality, it is suggested to select “Segmental
Positioning” when you are working on an extra long or
large-sized image to increase cutting accuracy.
 X Step: The distance of intermediate position on the X axis
 Y Step: The distance of intermediate position on the Y axis
Figure A3-9
The system will create the as shown in the picture below
Figure A3-10
Segmental Positioning will be applied to Multiple Copies when the object to be copied is of large
size (with the length or width over 200mm) to increase the accuracy of registration mark
detection.

Multiple Copies
It is suggested to select “Multiple Copies” when you would like to make several copies of one
image on your material to increase cutting accuracy.
Multiple Copies
 Range: 1~50. (The more copies you make, the more time is
needed for data transmission.)
 Numbers of X Copies * Numbers of Y Copies = The total
amount of image copies
 Copies with outline：To show outlines of image graphics
Figure A3-11
The system will create the as shown in the picture below.
Y axis
X axis
Figure A3-12

Contour cutting through CorelDraw

Step 1 Position the paper with registration marks printed by your printer on the GCC cutter.
Step 2 Select “FilesPrint”.
Figure A3-13
Note: if you use CorelDraw X5 and later, you must follow the steps below.
Step 1 Click the “color” page and go to the “Color conversions performed by:” and then select
the model name of you cutter (please refer to Figure A3-14).
Figure A3-14

Step 2 Go to the “Layout” page and select Bottom left corner at “Reposition images to”.
Figure A3-15
Step 3 Click “Print”.

Illustrator Plug-In Instruction
AASII VBA Installer is applicable for Adobe Illustrator Version CS4, CS5, CS6, CC.
Installation
Please refer to Step 8 in Chapter 2.7.1.2 Driver Installation to install AAS plug-in for Adobe
Illustrator.
Printer Setting
Step 1 Go to Control Panel, right click on the printer and select Printer Properties to open
the Printer Properties page
Illustrator Plug-In A-4

Step 2 Go to the Advanced page and make sure the “Enable advanced printing features”
box is unchecked.

User Instructions
Step 1 Open Illustrator.
Step 2 Edit your image and create a contour line (Note: you must have the line width set as
0.001mm).
Contour line
Step 3 Click on the image and apply the AAS function (FileScripts_AASII_Plug_In).

Step 4 Select the registration marks needed
Step 5 Three types of registration marks are introduced here: 4-Point Positioning, Segmental
Positioning and Multiple Copies.
Note:
The values
Step 6 Confirm entered in the
the registration “4-Point
marks Positioning”
(the 4-Point section
Position mark(length,
is usedthickness and margin)
as an illustration in the
will still besteps).
following applied when you tick “Segmental Positioning” or “Multiple Copies.”

Step 6 Confirm the registration marks (the 4-Point Position mark is used as an illustration in the
following steps).
Step 7 Click on the blank area on the page and then click “Document Setup”.

Step 8 Hit “Edit Artboards”.
Step 9 Click on “Presets → Fit Artboard to Artwork bounds”.

Step 10 Please move your mouse to the tool bar on the left when step 9 is finished and then
click “Selection Tool”.
Step 11 This will take you back to the edit mode.

Step 12 Print out the file with the contour line and the registration marks.
Step 13 Place the printed file on the cutter, lower the pinch rollers and then position the carriage
at the origin of the registration marks.
Step 14 Send the file to the cutter.

Step 15 Select the cutter model, position the object in the bottom left corner.
Step 16 Your job is now completed.

Add Registration Mark by page size

If you want to create registration mark by page size, select the object, go to “Scripts” under
“File” and select “_AASII_Plug_In”
Tick “Make by page size” and click “Apply” and the

registration mark will be created on the 4 corners of the
page automatically, sown as below.
Note:
The length setting will be in the range of 10-50mm according to your page size.

Workable area
It allows users to edit and cut graphics in the area outside the registration marks when adding
registration marks by page.
For A4 size media sheet, the workable area is 2.5mm extended from the registration mark on
left and right sides and 4.5mm extended from the registration mark on top side. On the bottom
side, it is suggested to leave at least 25mm margin from the edge of media sheet to prevent
sheets dropping or any error occurred while media sizing.
For A3 size media sheet, the workable area is 10mm extended from the registration mark on the
left side, 9mm extended from the registration mark on the right side and 11mm extended from
the registration mark on top side. On the bottom side, it is suggested to leave at least 25mm
margin from the edge of media sheet to prevent sheets dropping or any error occurred while
media sizing.
Note: Select “Edge” mode when media sizing to allow the media sheet to be unrolled. If
you select “Single” mode, the media sheet will not be able to be moved back and hence
fail to be detected by front paper sensor.

Add Registration Mark by Object
If you add registration mark by Object, you will be offered three options of registration marks.
Firstly, select the graphic which you want to add registration mark on and go to “Scripts” under
“File” and select “_AASII_Plug_In”.
Make sure to untick “Make by page size” and choose one of the registration mark types
whichever is suitable.

Three types of registration marks
4-Point Positioning
4-Point Positioning
 Range: 5mm~50mm
 Range: 1mm~2mm
 Margin: The distance between marks and
images
 Range: 0mm~50mm

Note:
length of the registration marks (5mm minimum) when you apply 4-Point Positioning (see
table 1 for suggestions based on different material sizes). The smaller the size is, the
smaller the distance between the object and the registration marks is (see the figures
below).
Area to be cut

A6 (105 x 148) 5
A5 (148 × 210) 8
A4 (210 × 297) 11
A3 (297 × 420) 16
A2 (420 × 594) 23
A1 (594 × 841) and above 25*
Table 1
3. If you change the paper size, you will have to reset the registration marks otherwise the
previous setting will be applied.

For precise cutting quality, it is suggested to select “Segmental Positioning” when you are
working on an extra long or large-sized image to increase cutting accuracy.
 X Step: The distance of intermediate position on the X
axis
 Y Step: The distance of intermediate position on the Y
axis
The system will create the marks as shown in the picture below. Segmental Positioning

Multiple Copies
It is suggested to select “Multiple Copies” when you would like to make several copies of one
image on your material to increase cutting accuracy.
Multiple Copies
 Range: 1~50. (The more copies you make, the
more time is needed for data transmission.)
 Numbers of X Copies * Numbers of Y Copies =
The total amount of image copies
 Copies with outline：To show outlines of image
graphics
 Margin: Space between marks; must be 0 or ≧ 20,
no negative numbers allowed
The system will create the as shown in the picture below.
Y axis

X axis
GreatCut Plug-In Instruction
The user manual of GreatCut software is available on the GCC installation DVD.
GCC AASII System

Below is a step-by-step instruction of using the AAS function in GreatCut software through
CorelDRAW and Adobe Illustrator.
Edit your image in CorelDRAW
4-Point Positioning
Step 1 Create a new file in CorelDRAW and click on the Create contour icon on the GreatCut
toolbar (it would appear automatically once CorelDRAW is open).
GreatCut Plug-In A-5

Step 2 Complete contour line settings (including contour offset value) and press Calculate to
confirm.
Contour offset is the distance

between the object and the
contour line.
Contour lines will be added to the images.

Tips: Vector object to create round outline
In general for vector objects you will get better results with the outline function. You will
see the difference between "Normal" and "Round" in sharp corners. The picture is shown
as below:
Normal Round
1. Click the “Create outline” to create contours in a freely definable distance around text
objects.
2. Select “Round corners” and set the value of “offset” and “tolerance.”
Offset is the value for the distance of the inline and outline from the original object.
The field tolerance indicates in which offset from the corner dot is cut respectively
rounded.

Step 3 Press the Settings icon on the GreatCut toolbar.
Step 4 Press the button on the right of Jog marks.

Step 5 Adjust the size, object margin and line thickness of your registration marks in the
Setup-Jog Marks window and click OK.
4-Point Positioning
 Size: The length of marks
 Range: 5mm~50mm
 Object margin: The distance
between marks and images
 Range: 0mm~50mm
 Line thickness: the line thickness
of marks
 Range: 1mm~2mm
Step 6 Ensure the three items below are selected and click OK.

Step 7 Click the Set Jog Marks Icon on the GreatCut toolbar.

Note:
length of the registration marks (5mm minimum) when you apply the above function(see
table 1 for suggestions based on different material sizes). The smaller the size is, the smaller
the distance between the object and the registration marks is (see the figures below).
Area to be cut

A6 (105 x 148) 5
A5 (148 × 210) 8
A4 (210 × 297) 11
A3 (297 × 420) 16
A2 (420 × 594) 23
A1 (594 × 841) and above 25*
Table 1

Output
Step 1 Select both the entire object (including registration marks and the contour line) and press
the Cut icon on the GreatCut toolbar.
Step 2 The system will activate GreatCut automatically and import the registration marks and
contour line to GreatCut.

Step 3 Select Output under File.
Step 4. Select Cut with AAS in Mode/Tool in the Output to device window.
Complete the settings of AAS

Offset, Pressure, Speed,
Material width and so on.

Step 5 Click output and the object will be sent to GCC Cutting Plotter.

Note: The difference amount Number of outputs, Number of copies, and Step count in the
Output window.
1. When Number of outputs is set as 2, the square and the triangle will be cut 1 time
and then the square and the triangle will be cut 1 time at next position.
2. When Number of copies is set as 2, the square and the triangle will be cut 2 times at
the same position.
3. When Step count is set as 2, the square will be cut 2 times at the same position and
then the triangle will be cut will be cut 2 times at the same position.

Advanced Settings
For precise cutting quality, it is suggested to apply “Segmental Positioning” by adjusting the x
and y distance when you are working on an extra long or large-size image to increase cutting
quality.
Follow the same steps in the 4-Point Positioning section to complete the contour line setting
and registration mark creation procedures. Adjust the size, object margin and line thickness of
your registration marks and the space between registration marks by changing X, Y distance in
the Setup-Jog Marks window and click OK.
 Max. x Distance: The distance of
intermediate position on the X axis
 Range: 200-500 mm
 Max. y Distance: The distance of
intermediate position on the Y axis
 Range: 200-500 mm

The system will create the marks as shown in the picture below.
Y axis
X axis
Follow the same steps in the Output section to output your image to GCC Cutting Plotter.

Multiple Copies
and registration mark creation procedures.
When you apply the “Multiple

Copies” function, the value that
has been set in this section will
still be applied.
Click on the Set Jog Marks Icon on the GreatCut toolbar and 4 marks will be created as shown in
the picture below.

Click on the Multi-copy Icon on the GreatCut toolbar and complete the Number in X/Y (the
number of copies desired on the X/Y axis) and Distance in X/Y (distance between each copy)
settings then click OK.
Note: The spacing of vertical & horizontal (Offset X & Y) should be ≥ 20mm or = 0mm; Users are
advised to set the Distance in X/Y as 0 mm to remove the space between each copy to avoid the
waste of materials.

The system will create several copies of the object with registration marks as shown in the
picture below.

Edit your image in Adobe Illustrator
4-Point Positioning
Step 1 Create a new file in Adobe Illustrator.
Step 2 Select the image and go to Contour in GreatCu in File.

Step 3 Complete contour line settings (including contour offset value) and press Calculate to
confirm.
Contour offset is the distance

between the object and the
contour line.
Contour line is now added to the object.

Tips: Vector object to create round outline
In general for vector objects you will get better results with the outline function. You will
see the difference between "Normal" and "Round" in sharp corners. The picture is shown
as below:
Normal Round
1. Select the “Outline” in GreatCut option under File to create contours in a freely
definable distance around text objects.
2. Select “Round corners” and set the value of “offset” and “tolerance.”
Offset is the value for the distance of the inline and outline from the original object.
The field tolerance indicates in which offset from the corner dot is cut respectively
rounded.

Step 4 Click Settings on GreatCut under File.
Step 5 Press the button on the right of Jog marks.

Step 6 Adjust the size, object margin and line thickness of your registration marks and click OK.
4-Point Positioning
 Size: The length of marks
 Range: 5mm~50mm
 Object margin: The distance
between marks and images
 Range: 0mm~50mm
 Line thickness: the line thickness
of marks
 Range: 1mm~2mm
Step 7 Ensure the three items below are selected and click OK.

Step 8 Click Set Jog Marks on GreatCut under File.

Output
Step 1 Select both the entire object (including registration marks and the contour line) then click
Cut on GreatCut under File.
Step 2 The system will activate GreatCut automatically and import the registration marks and
contour line to GreatCut.

Step 3 Select Output under File.
Step 4 Select Cut with AAS in Mode/Tool in the Output to device window.

Step 5 Click output and the object will be sent to GCC Cutting Plotter

Note: The difference amount Number of outputs, Number of copies, and Step count in the
Output window.
1. When Number of outputs is set as 2, the square and the triangle will be cut 1 time
and then the square and the triangle will be cut 1 time at next position.
2. When Number of copies is set as 2, the square and the triangle will be cut 2 times at
the same position.
3. When Step count is set as 2, the square will be cut 2 times at the same position and
then the triangle will be cut will be cut 2 times at the same position.

Advanced Settings
For precise cutting quality, it is suggested to apply “Segmental Positioning” by adjusting the x
and y distance when you are working on an extra long or large-size image to increase cutting
quality.
and registration mark creation procedures. Adjust the size, object margin and line thickness of
your registration marks and the space between registration marks by changing X, Y distance in
the Setup-Jog Marks window and click OK.
 Max. x Distance: The distance of
intermediate position on the X axis
 Range: 200-500 mm
 Max. y Distance: The distance of
intermediate position on the Y axis
 Range: 200-500 mm

Step 1 Click on the Set Jog Marks Icon on the GreatCut toolbar and 4 marks will be created as
shown in the picture below.

Step 2 Follow the same steps in the 4-Point Positioning section to complete the contour line
setting and registration mark creation procedures.
When you apply the “Multiple

Copies” function, the value that
has been set in this section will
still be applied.
Step 3 Click on the Set Jog Marks Icon on the GreatCut toolbar and the system will create the 4
marks as shown in the picture below.

Step 4 Click Multi-Copy on GreatCut under File.

Step 5 Complete the Number in X/Y (the number of copies desired on the X/Y axis) and
Distance in X/Y (distance between each copy) settings then click OK.
Note: The spacing of vertical & horizontal (Offset X & Y) should be ≥ 20mm or = 0mm; users are
advised to set the Distance in X/Y as 0 mm to remove the space between each copy to
avoid the waste of materials.
Step 6 The system will create several copies of the object with registration marks as shown in
the picture below.

SignPal 12 Instruction
The SignPal 12 Software is Windows System compatible and all versions support the AAS
II contour cutting function.
SignPal 12 Instruction Index:

[1] Installing the SignPal 12 software
[2] Set up your GCC Cutter on Production Manager
[3] SignPal AAS II Quick Start
[4] SignPal 12 Features List
[1] Installing the SignPal 12 software

To install the software, you must have Administrator privileges. To use the software, you
must have Administrator or Power User privileges. See your Windows user guide for more
information.
1. Uninstall any previous version of the software.
2. Go to GCC Club (http://gccf.gcc.com.tw/gccclub/login.aspx) and login, and select

Drivers > Cutter > Others > SignPal 12 to download the WinRAR file.
3. Follow the installation and activation instruction for SignPal 12 below.
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(1) Install and activate software on an online computer

1. Launch your browser and type https://www.saicloud.com in address bar and press
enter, then input your activation code, then click Activate, activation code can be
found in the code label in software package.
2. In login section, click I am new to the SAi Cloud and input your email address,
then click Create Account, an email will be sent to your mailbox.

3. Check your mailbox and click website link in the email then complete the
information fields.

4. Open Autorun in the WinRAR file. Then install software step by step by following
the wizard.

5. Paste your code into activation code field.
6. Select language you need, click OK and finish installation.

(2) Install and activate software on an offline computer

1. Open Autorun in the WinRAR file. Then install software step by step by following
the wizard.

2. Record your computer ID in the dialog box below and look up your computer name,
You can find your computer name by right-click on My Computer and choose
Properties.
3. Launch your browser on another online computer and

type https://www.saicloud.com in the address bar and press enter, then input
your activation code and click Activate.
The Activation code can be found in the software package certificate.

4. In login section, click I am new to the SAi Cloud and input your email address,
then click Create Account, an email will be sent to your mailbox.
5. Check your mailbox and click website link in the email then complete the
information fields.

6. Click “License Manager” can’t connect and input your computer ID and
computer name that you recorded for the offline computer before, then click
Create license Now and Download License, save license file to local.

7. Copy license file to offline computer via a removable disk device, then import it.
8. Select language you need, then click OK and finish installation.

(3) Transfer license on an online computer
1. Open License Manager from Start menu.
2. Click Remove License From This computer, Now you can install the
software on another computer.

(4)Transfer license on an offline computer

1. Open License Manager from Start menu.
2. Click Remove License From This computer, then record removal code in license
dialog box.
3. Launch your browser on another online computer,

access https://www.saicloud.com and login with your account. Click License
Removed then input removal code and click Remove. After this you can install
software on another computer.

[2] Set up your GCC Cutter on Production Manager
1. Open Production Manager 12

2. Choose and set up your GCC cutter.
(Note that AAS II System only works on RX II, Jaguar V LX, Puma III, Expert II LX
models.)


3. Select File > Print Setup in SignPal Software and select the printer.

4. Select File > Document Setup in SignPal and select paper size .

[3] SignPal AASII Quick Start
1. Use the Rectangle Tool to create a rectangle.
2. Select Effect > Contour Cut. Then click ‘Apply’ in DesignCentral window.

3. Apply the contour cut mark of GCC AASII by selecting Effect > Contour Cut Mark.
4. Select “GCC AASII” in SignPal DesignCentral window to create the AAS II registration
marks (4-Point Positioning) and click ‘Apply’ in DesignCentral window.

5. There are three types of GCC AASII registration marks: 4-Point Positioning,
Segmental Positioning, and Multiple Copies. To make ‘Segmental Positioning’ marks,
please select “GCC Segmentation” in DesignCentral window and then click ‘Apply’.
6. For ‘Multiple Copies’, this function is not available in SignPal. Currently the ‘Multiple
Copies’ function is only available under CorelDraw plug-in.
7. Select File > Print to print out the image.

8. Set the Scale as 100% in Print page.
9. Load the printout vinyl on the plotter and select File > Cut Contour to send data. You
can preview the job and change cutter’s parameter settings in ‘Properties’ tab of Cut
Contour window. The Production Manager will be automatic activated to complete the
job.


[4] SignPal 12 Features List
Expert Apprentice
Text
Text Tool ● ●
Arc Text ●
Path Text ●
Vertical Text ● ●
Vertical Path Text ●
Kerning ●
Break Apart/ Join ● ●
Drawing
Bezier ● ●
Freehand Drawing ● ●
Shapes
Rectangle ● ●
Oval ● ●
Registration Mark Tool ● ●
Measure Tool ● ●
Path Editing
Select Point Tool ● ●
Remove Point ●
Add Point ●
Straighten Path ●
Round Corner ●
Sharpen Corner ●
Optimize by Curve ●
Optimize by Smooth
Arc ●
Optimize by 3point Arc ●
Make Arc ●
Reduce Points ●
Close Path ●
Change Start Point ●
Cleaver ●

Scissors ●
Make Right Angle ●
Break Path ●
Join Paths ●
Align Horizontal ●
Align Vertical ●
Align Points ●
Apply Length and
Angle ●
Remove Tiny Objects ●
Vector Eraser ●
Cleaver by Path ●
Working with Files

Job Info ●
Scanning ●
Achieve to Cloud ● ●
Workspaces ● ●
View
DesignCentral ● ●
Color Mixer ● ●
Snap ● ●
Arrange
Group ● ●
Compound ● ●
Mask ● ●
Guides ● ●
Contour Cut ● ●
Convert to Outlines ● ●
Convert Stroke to
Outlines ● ●
Convert Linked to
Native ● ●
Path Direction ● ●
Order ● ●
Cut Order ● ●

Align ● ●
Spacing ● ●
Rotate ● ●
Resize ● ●
Deskew ● ●
Mirror ● ●
Step and Repeat ●
Effects
Combine ●
Outline ●
Contour Cut ● ●
Contour Cut Mark ● ●
Shadow ●
Bitmap
Autotrace ●
Color Mode ●
Production
Cut/Plot ● ●
Manual Split Lines ● ●
Tile All Copies ● ●
Panel to Border ● ●
Auto-weld ● ●
Auto-trap ● ●
Overcut ● ●
Optimize Cutting Order ● ●

Sure Cuts A Lot
There are basic instructions of Sure Cut A Lot below. If you need detailed instruction, please
refer to Sure Cut A Lot Help.
1. Select the cutter you want to output and change the work area.
Step 1 Run Sure Cuts A Lot software.
Step 2 Select “Cutter” and select “Manage Cutters” under My Cutter to change the work
area.
Sure Cuts A Lot A-7

Step 3 Select company / brand as GCC and select model you want to output and then click
the “<--Add to list” button.
Step 4 Select GCC on the left and click “Done.”
Step 5 If you want to change the material size and orientation, you can fill a proper value in
the Document window.
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2. Insert Graphics from Library
Step 1 Select graphics from library to insert a selected design.
3. Draw Text
Click on the T icon at left side to create the text and select the font you like at text window.
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4. Import Design
If you have created your design in other design software, go to “import” or “place image”
under file to import it, SCA supports svg, scut, scal, pdf, ai. wpc eps, bmp, gif, jpg and png
files.
Tips Thousands of SVG files designed specifically for Sure Cuts A Lot!
 http://SVGCuts.com is the top of source for designer SVG files for Sure
Cuts A Lot. Thousands of high quality elements including: shapes for
card-making, scrapbooking, as well as gift bags, boxes and 3D flowers.
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5. Convert Image to Cutting File
Step 1 Go to Trace Image under File, or select Trace Image button on the toolbar to open
the setting window.
Step 2 Click on “Choose an image” to input the image, adjust Image Settings and Output
Settings, and click OK. Then the outline of the image will be outputted automatically.
Note
 The contrast and pixels of import images will affect the trace
image result. High contract graphics are recommended.
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6. Cut the Design
Step 1 Click on the “Cutter” button on the toolbar and Cut Settings window will appear.
Step 2 Click on “Settings…” to open GCC Cutter Settings window.
Note
 The origin point is on the bottom right.
Step 3 Adjust Registration Marks setting under GCC Cutter Settings window if needed.
*Registration Marks: set the distance between the edge of the material
and the registration marks in Mark Offset; set the size of marks in Mark
Size; set the line thickness of marks in Mark Thickness.
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Step 4 Adjust Blade Offset, Overcut Value, Multi-Cut and Quality under Cut Settings window
if needed.
*Blade Offset: set the offset value according to different blade, for a
standard blade, set the offset value at 0.25mm, 0.5mm for an optional
advanced blade and 0mm for an optional plotting pen.
*Quality: associated with the cutting result; please note the better
cutting quality, the slower cutting speed.
*Multi-Cut: to repeat the cutting job at same position which is suitable

for cutting thick material.
*Overcut: allows for easier weeding and makes up for incomplete cut
lines.
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Step 5 Under “Cut Settings” section, there are some useful functions. After setting the
parameters, click on “Cut” to send the data to the GCC cutter and the GCC cutter will
start the cutting job.
*Cut Mode: there are “WSIWYG” and “Origin Point” options, WSIWYG
means what you see is what you get, the cutter will output the graphic
at same position in preview window. While with Origin Point mode, the
cutter will cut the graphic from bottom right origin point of the material.
*Use Software Speed and Pressure: tick this section, and you can set
the values of speed and pressure manually.
*Preset: select a proper material to apply the preset speed and

pressure parameter automatically.
*Speed & Pressure: you may adjust values of speed and pressure
manually to get quality results.
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7. Print and Cut Your Design
The Print and Cut function allows you to print the graphics from Sure Cuts A Lot to printer,
and then put the printed materials on the GCC cutter to cut out the contour of printed jobs
from Sure Cuts A Lot.
Step 1 Open an image file in Sure Cuts A Lot.
Step 2 Click on the Cutter icon on the toolbar, set the parameters and click on “Print+Cut” to
add the registration marks and print out the image.
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Step 3 Click on “Print…” to open printer setting window and click OK.
Step 4 Print your design with registration marks out.
Step 5 Load the printed media to the GCC cutter.
Step 6 Press “Next” and then press “Scan+Cut”, and then the GCC cutter will detect the
registration marks and cut the contour lines automatically.
Sure Cuts A Lot A-7

Tips Test Connection function can save your materials.

 Click on “Test Connection” to exam if set the connection properly.
Sure Cuts A Lot A-7

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3. The Control Panel

4.6 Reference Parameter setting for different materials 4-11

Chapter 1 General Information

‧P3-132S for media width: 70mm (2.76”) ~ 1470mm (57.87”)

1.2 Package Items

3. Flexible Media Support System Package

General Information 1-1

1.3 Product Features

‧ Dual-port connectivity provides you with greater flexibility

General Information 1-2

1.4 Appearance of Puma III

1.4.1 The Front View (Figure 1-1)

media easily along showing messages module.

this groove. and menus.

provides the surface for blade when the blade is

supporting media while cutting.

General Information 1-3

1.4.2 The Back View (Figure 1-2)

General Information 1-4

1.4.3 The Whole View (Figure 1-3)

**Stand for Puma III 60 is an optional item.

Roll Holder – holds

Roll Holder Guide

General Information 1-5

1.4.4 The Left-hand Side (Figure 1-4)

Power Switch – On when switches to [I]; Off to [O]

1.4.5 The Right-hand Side (Figure 1-5)

Serial Interface Connector (RS232C)

General Information 1-6

 Carefully handle the cutter to prevent any injuries.

Notice 2 A proper place for installation the cutting plotter

Please select a proper location that meets the following conditions.

 The machine can be approached easily from any direction.

Notice 3 Connecting the Power Supply

2.2 Stand & Flexible Media Support System (for P3-132)

Figure 2-4 Roll holder

Roll holder support

2.3 USB Cable Tie and Saddle

Pull out the cable tie

Pull up the pin

Release the cable tie

2.4 Desktop Flexible Media Support System (for P3-60 only)

2.5 Blade Installation

Do not touch the tip of the blade by your fingers.

Adjustment depth knob

Step 1 Install blade. (Figure 2-12)

Figure 2-15 Figure 2-16

Step 5 Reverse steps mentioned above to remove the blade holder.

2.6 Cable Connections

!! Notice: When USB connection is enabled, serial port will be disabled

Serial Interface Connector (RS232C)

2.6.1 USB Interface

2.6.1.1 Connecting your GCC cutter

2.6.1.2 Installing the driver

Step 3 Click “Next” to start the driver installation.