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GCC Cutters

Expert 24 is the best choice for beginners and provides sign makers with optimum speed, superior quality, solid reliability and unmatched value. The Expert 24 is the first Vinyl cutter backed by the manufacturer. Over the last 15 years GCC has produced over 250,000 machines for the sign making industry. GCC has taken all of that knowledge, and now gives the entry level consumer the very best machine in the world.

GCC Cutter Set-up

Set-up with Corel Draw	usb driver set-up with WinPCSIGN
Set-up with Adobe Illustrator	Output from GreatCut

JSI Price
$495

Guaranteed 3 meter tracking
GCC Expert 24 is built from the finest parts that come with every GCC cutters. It comes with a stable drum that can guarantee 3 meter tracking to ensure quality outputs and saves you from wasted material and cost.

Dual-port connectivity
GCC Expert 24 supports dual-port connectivity with USB and serial ports. The USB port provides faster data transmission between the computer and GCC Expert 24. Dual-port connectivity provides sign makers with great flexibility for data transmission.

Handy grooved cut-off tool
This handy and innovative design allows you to cut off a finished job in a straight line easily reducing the possibility of wasting usable material.

Windows Drivers
Expert 24 LX includes a “one click” Windows driver that allows sign makers to edit signs from CorelDraw and output directly to Expert 24 LX. It is very simple and easy to make signs with Expert24 LX.

Designed for great performance and to support all GCC cutters, especially the powerful AAS II (Accu-Aligning System) of Jaguar IV and Puma III, GreatCut software offers effortless production to assist users to complete print and cut solutions without changing the workflow or software. With the user-friendly interface, users can add the registration marks, and cut images with ease.

Step1:
You design with CorelDRAW, Illustrator or Freehand and the GreatCut cutting module drives your GCC cutting plotter.

Step 2:
By clicking on the icon you activate the GreatCut cutting module.

Expert 24 Specification:
Max. Cutting Width 600 mm(23.6 in.); Max. Media Loading Width 719 mm(28.3 in.); Material Thickness 0.8 mm; Drive Stepping Motor; Cutting Force 250 g; Max. Cutting Speed (Diagonal) 400 mm / sec (15.7 in.); Software Resolution 0.025 mm; Repeatability ±0.1 mm; Tracking 3 Meters; Memory / Buffer 2 MB / 512 K; Interfaces USB & RS-232; Type of Command HP-GL, HP-GL/2; Configurable Origin Yes; Control Panel 6 LEDs / 10 Keys; Stand Optional


Options:

Cutting Tray:	$90
Cutter Stand:	$100
Software:	WinPCsign Pro

GCC 24" Puma III vinyl cutter

Puma III is Powered by a digitally controlled servo system, the Puma III produces eye-catching graphics with up to 23.62 ips (600mm/sec) cutting speed, 400g of cutting force and five meters (16.4 feet) of tracking ability.	JSI Price $1250

Enhanced AAS II Contour Cutting System
The Puma III series features a standard Accu-Aligning System(AAS II) to guarantee precise contour cutting by detecting the registration marks on digitally produced images.

Tracking Ability
The exclusive grid drum is precisely engineered to provide superb tracking ability.

Versatility
Puma III is a versatile machine with the ability to plot and cut without having to alter the plotter's mechanical configuration. For vector cutting, simply install a blade holder; for plotting, simply install the drawing pen or a ballpoint pen.

Accurate and smooth operation
Puma III incorporates a precision electro-mechanical design, which ensures an extremely accurate cutting capability. The state-of-the-art, closed-loop, high-speed digital servo drive system provides smooth, quiet, and fast operation.

Tri-port connectivity
Puma III supports tri-port connectivity with USB, serial and parallel ports. USB port provides faster and data transmission between the computer and Puma II. Tri-port connectivity provides sign makers with great flexibility for data transmission.

Windows Drivers
Puma III includes a Windows driver that allows sign makers to edit signs from CorelDraw and output directly to Puma III. It is very simple and easy to make signs with Puma III.

Friendly operation
The user-friendly control panel comes with a large 20-digit x 2-line LCD and 14 control buttons, providing easy operation and simple navigation. The LCD allows users to monitor all operational settings including offset value, quality mode, cutting speed and cutting force. Buttons on the Puma III include frequently used functions such as speed, force, offset and cut test. 4 sets of prestored job settings for frequently used material can be stored in Puma III. These settings include cutting speed, blade offset, cutting force, as well as movement speed during tool-up and cutting.

Puma III 24 Specification:
Model Name / No. P3 - 60 P3 - 132S; Operational Method Roller-Type; Max. Cutting Width 590 mm(23.23 in.) 1300 mm(51.18 in.); Max. Media Loading Width 719 mm(28.3 in.) 1470 mm(57.87 in.); Min. Media Loading Width 70 mm(2.76 in.); Acceptable Material Thickness 0.8 mm (0.03 in.); Number of Pinch Rollers 2 , 4; Drive DC Servo Control; Cutting Force 400g; Max. Cutting Speed (Diagonal) Up to 600 mm /sec (24 ips); 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"); Memory Size 4 MB; Interfaces USB 1.1 & Parallel (Centronics)& Serial (RS-232C); Type of Command HP-GL, HP-GL/2; Configurable Origin - Yes; Curve & Arc Smoothing - Yes; Test Cut Capability - Yes; Repeat Function - Yes; Copy Function - Yes; Tangential Mode - Yes; Overcut Capability - Yes; Pause and Move - Yes; Control Panel LCM (20 digits X 2 lines), 14 Keys , 1 power LED; Dimension (H x W x D) 220 x 879 x 258 mm, 8.76 x 34.61 x 10.16 in. 1065 x 1632 x 620 mm; (Stand Including) 41.93 x 64.25 x 24.41 in. ; Net Weight 13 kg / 28.6 lb 53 kg / 116.4 lb; Power Supply AC 100-240V, 50~60 Hz (auto switching); Operation Environment ; Temperature 15°-30°C (60°-86°F) Humidity 25%-75%


Options:

Cutter Stand:	$100
Software:	WinPCsign Pro

GCC 24" Jaguar IV vinyl cutter

Jaguar IV The all-new Jaguar family of cutting plotters includes the Jaguar II series (JII-61, JII-101S and JII-132S), and Jaguar IV series (J4-61 ,J4-101S,J4-132S and J4-183S) . With intuitive features to meet the demands of today's professionals, the Jaguar series represents the apex of cutting plotter technology.	JSI Price $1,990

The significant functions include :

1st-mark auto-detection	4-point positioning	Multiple copy	Segmental Positioning

Efficient Throughput
At up to 60 inches per second of cutting speed, Jaguar IV's cutting rate simply outperforms the competition.

600 Grams of Cutting Force
Selectable cutting forces, ranging from 0 to 600g, accommodate a wide variety of materials, including fine and thin masking films to thick and hard reflective films.

Innovative Tangential Mode
The tangential mode emulation mode is able to perform clean cuttings,diminutive letterings and intricate graphics which yield smooth corners and sleek edges on thick materials.

Media Handling System
The media handling system is fully adjustable. It handles media on standard cores and resolves media drifting and alignment problems to ensure better tracking.

Ingenious Media Basket (optional item)
Equipped with a unique media basket, Jaguar ingeniously keeps your vinyl off the floor and away from dust or contaminants. Your production will be a clean and efficient operation.

Jaguar IV 24 Specification:

Max. Media Thickness 0.8 mm (0.03 in); Drive DC Servo Control ; Max. Cutting Force 600 gram ; Max. Cutting Speed 1530 mm /sec (60 ips) ;Acceleration 3 G (gravity) ; Offset 0~1.0 mm (with an increase of 0.025 mm) ; Memory Size 4 MB ; Interfaces USB, Parallel and Serial (RS-232C)
Commands HP-GL, HP-GL/2 ; Mechanical Resolution 0.00625 mm ; Software Resolution 0.025 mm ; Curve & Arc Smoothing Yes ; Configurable Origin Yes ; Test Cut capability Yes ; Tangential Mode Yes ; Repeat Yes ; Copy Yes ; Pouncing Yes ; Pause and Move Yes ; Control Panel LCD (20 digits x 2 lines), 14 Keys , 1Power LED ; Power Supply AC 100-240V, 50~60 Hz (auto switching) ; Power Consumption 110 watts Max.


Options:

Cutter Stand:	$350
Software:	WinPCsign Pro

Graphtec Cutters

Craft ROBO Pro is based on Graphtec's CE5000 series of professional cutting plotters.

The Craft ROBO Pro has a maximum cutting width of 14.8" (takes media up to 19" wide), with a max cutting speed up to 16" per second, and a cutting force up to 300gƒ. With such a fast, accurate and versatile desktop cutting plotter, you can contour cut most any media pre-printed—from your choice of inkjet, solvent based and laser printer.

• Includes Graphtec ARMS
• Up to 300 grams of force

Craft ROBO Pro is perfect for all kinds of media cutting applications including vinyl, heat and image transfer media, card stock, contour cut stickers, labels, wrappers, hang tags, scrapbooking, architectural modeling, stencil cutting for paint masking and etching masking, plus many others applications.

Mock-ups and comps of packaging and designs can all be done at your desktop without the wait and cost of custom dies. The Craft ROBO Pro's Auto Registration Mark Detection commands contour cuts (die cuts) directly from Adobe Illustrator® with the included *Cutting Master 2 plug-in.

*Cutting Master 2 is GRAPHTEC'S software plug-in that allows you to design and cut directly from CorelDraw® or Adobe Illustrator®.

• Cut Vinyl
• Cut Heat Transfer
• Contour Cut Pre-Printed Stickers & Graphics
• Cut Etching and Sandblast Resist Stencils
• Cut Rhinestone Pattern Material

JSI Price
$1095

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Graphtec CE-5000 24", 48" and AKZ model

The Graphtec professional class of CE5000-60 (24") and CE5000-120 (48") cutting plotters update the extremely successful CE3000Mk2 series with improved features. The CE5000 series is also cleaner, "greener" with an electronic design and manufacturing process that minimizes the environmental impact of the hardware equipment throughout its entire life cycle.

Contour Cut Pre-Printed Graphics
Includes Graphtec ARMS
Up to 300 & 450 grams of force
2 Sizes (24" and 48")
Retail $2,145 for 24" and $3,795 for 48"

Each CE5000 comes standard with: floor stands, rear media roll rack, ROBO Master software, Cutting Master Plug-in, plus Graphtec's ARMS (Automatic Registration Mark Sensor) system.
Cutting vinyls and contour cutting pre-printed media from most any laser, solvent and water-based inkjet are what Graphtec cutting plotters are famous for.

On the job, the CE5000 series offers real cost/performance advantages over other brands of cutting plotters. With faster cutting speeds and higher cutting force, you'll have the flexibility to handle a wider range of material. The USB 2.0 high speed data interface or RS232C Serial Port ensures a reliable connection to the computer, either on a Mac or Windows PC. The CE5000 comes with ROBO Master Pro design software (Windows 2000/XP/Vista) and the completely new Cutting Master 2 Production Manager and Plug-in for the latest versions of CorelDRAW© and Adobe Illustrator© on Windows. Adobe Illustrator© plug-in available for Macintosh systems.

The CE5000-60 series delivers a maximum cutting force of 300 grams and a maximum speed of 24 inches per second (in all directions) while the CE5000-120 delivers a maximum cutting force of up to 450 grams!

AKZ Model:

The CE5000-120 AKZ delivers best in class performance on a variety of automotive customizing media from window tint to paint protection film.

Best of all, the U.S. list price is only $4,295.00.

• Cut Window Tint Film
• Cut Paint Protection Film
• Contour Cut Pre-Printed Graphics
• Includes Graphtec ARMS
• Up to 450 grams of force
• 48" Cutting

24" JSI Price
$1695

48" JSI Price
$3295

48" AKZ Model
JSI Price
$4295

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GraphtecFC8000 Pro Level Cutters

The FC8000 series high-performance cutting plotter is an industry leader for sign makers, graphic artists, automotive aftermarket professionals, countertop installers and other related users.

The FC8000 series features a maximum cutting speed of 58.5 in/sec, 4.0G maximum acceleration, and 20 to 600g selectable cutting forces, allowing users to process diamond grade, high-intensity reflective film, sandblast resist rubber, automotive window & paint protection films, self-adhesive vinyl, Amberlith™ and Rubylith™, among other media types.

The FC8000 has added features:
3 inch wide user-friendly LCD control Panel, a Dual configuration function (two-user set and save customized conditions), an optional Ethernet capability (run multiple machines from one location), additional push rollers with 3 tension settings and enhanced ARMS system (automatically detects registration marks with color variants).

The new FC8000 series is available in five model sizes:
FC8000-60 24", FC8000-75 30”, the FC8000-100 42”, the FC8000-130 54”, the FC8000-160. Maximum compatible media widths for each model are 30.3”, 36”, 48”, 60”, and 72” respectively.

New manufacturing technologies, along with the latest engineering advancements, have allowed Graphtec to make an unprecedented move forward in the industry. High performance features have been added to the new series yet its competitive pricing remains.

With the world’s fastest throughput performance and superb accuracy, the new FC8000 series accommodates the most demanding cutting and plotting projects and provides users with the versatility needed for a wide variety of applications.

FC8000 Series U.S. List Price:
FC8000-60 (24") $3795
FC8000-75 (30") $4795
FC8000-100 (42") $5895
FC8000-130 (54") $6995
FC8000-160 (64") $7995

Pricing also includes Cutting Master 2,
plug-in software for AdobeIllustrator© and CorelDraw©

Each unit includes standard media roll rack, floor stands and dual media catch basket for dust-free, continuous long length and/or repetitive job operations.

30" JSI Price
$4,195

42" JSI Price
$5,195

54" JSI Price
$5,995

64" JSI Price
$6,895

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i-DesignR RhineStone software

i-DesignR CE is Graphtec’s exclusive Graphic Design software package for use with the CE5000 series cutting plotters. With powerful vector editing, import filters, and automatic rhinestone pattern creation applied to your vector design — for the ultimate, custom apparel application. You can design using shape tools, clipart and single line fonts.

i-DesignR CE is also perfect for vinyl signs, contour cut (Print and Cut) and various textile heat transfer applications.

Includes Software & Training DVD
U.S. List Price $349.95

• Import & Export FIlters
• Print & Cut Applications
• Vinyl Sign Design
• Rhinestone Templates
• Single-Line Fonts
• Photo Machine/Image Cut
• Fuse Weld
• Registration Marks
• Link EPS, DCS-EPS
• Link Bitmaps
• Built-in TWAIN Support

JSI Price:

$349

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