A New Generation of Flatbed Cutting Plotters is Here!
The all-new FC4500 series flatbed cutting plotters from Graphtec are available in two useful sizes. Check them out right here on our website. Read on to learn more!
Flatbed Cutting Plotters are used for a wide range of industrial applicatons and processes. Max. 750 mm/S cutting speed for high performance and productivity from your desk-top model
Has a good selection of tools so suitable for various processes
Precise control of contour cut, half cut, perforated cut, and plotting.
Ideal for creating samples or small production runs.
Suitable for print and cut using ARMS
Equipped the ARMS (Advanced Registration Mark Sensing system). Easy and accurate cutting of pre-printed images using Cutting Master 2. Enables higher productivity of POP, stickers and prototype cartons.
Work with harder, thicker, and thinner materials
Suitable for PET (polyethylene terephthalate), Polyamide, Stiff paper, Cardboard, Microflute board or Industrial materials with precise adjustable cut pressure up to 600gf.
Configuration |
Digital servo system, Flatbed |
Media hold-down method |
Electrostatic adhesion or Adhesive sheet |
Effective cutting area |
590 x 430 mm (23.2 x 16.9 inch) |
Mountable media |
500 mm (19.6 inch) (Y-axis direction) |
Media type |
Marking film (vinyl, fluorescent, and reflective) Stiff paper/card (for stencils, etc.) up to 0.5 mm thick *2 Polystyrene foam sheets up to 0.8 mm thick *3 Sandblast rubber sheets up to 1.0 mm thick *3 Microflute board (F/G grades) Clear sheets for plastic boxes High-intensity reflective film *4 |
Maximum cutting speed |
750 mm/s (30 inch/s) (1 to 75 cm/s in 23 steps) |
Cutting pressure |
Tool 1: Max. 5.88 N(600 gf), in 48 steps Tool 2: Max. 2.94 N(300 gf), in 30 steps |
Minimum character size |
approx. 5 mm square (varies with the character font and media) |
Mechanical resolution |
0.005 mm |
Programmable resolution |
GP-GL mode: 0.1/0.05/0.025/0.01 mm, HP-GL(TM) *5 : 0.025 mm |
Distance accuracy |
Max 0.2% of the distance moved or 0.1 mm, whichever is lager *6 |
Perpendicularity |
Max 0.3 mm / 430 mm |
Repeatability |
Max 0.1 mm *6 |
Standard interfaces |
RS-232C, USB2.0 (Full speed) |
Buffer memory |
2 Mbyte |
Command sets |
GP-GL and HP-GL(TM) *5 emulation (selected by menu) |
Number of tools |
2 tools |
Cutter blade, pen, and tool types |
Cutter blade: supersteel Pens: Water-based fiber-tip pen, oil-based ballpoint pen Creasing/scoring tool |
Others |
ARMS (Advanced Registration Mark Sensing System), Reverse-side cutting and creasing with ARMS, Copy function, Creasing function, Repeatedly cut function |
Power supply |
100 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz (Auto switching) |
Power consumption |
Max. 120 VA |
Operating environment |
Temperature: +10 to +35 degree C (44 to 95 degree F) , Humidity: 35 to 75% RH (non-condensing) |
Guaranteed accuracy environment |
Temperature: +16 to +32 degree C (55 to 90 degree F), Humidity: 35% to 70% RH (non-condensing) |
External dimensions (W x D x H) *8 |
857 x 780 x 200 mm *9 (33.7 x 30.7 x 7.9 inch) |
Weight |
approx. 19 kg (42 lbs.) |
Compatible OS |
Windows 2000 / Windows XP / Windows Vista, Macintosh OS10.2-10.5 |
Certifications |
UL *14 , cUL *14 , CE making, FCC-A, EN55022-A, RoHS |
*1 A vacuum pump is not provided with VC model.
*2 The CB15U or CB15U-K30 cutter blade is used.
*3 The CB15U-K30 cutter blade is used.
*4 The CB15UA cutter blade is used.
*5 HP-GL(TM) is registered trademark of the Hewlett-Packard Corporation of the United States.
*6 When operated with Graphtec specified media and conditions.
*7 Disposable ink pens cannot be used with the Tool 2 (high-pressure) in FC2250 series.
*8 Tolerance: +/- 5 mm
*9 The stand is not included.
*10 The stand is included. The table is set in level.
*11 The table cannot be tilted.
*12 The table is tilted in 60 degree.
*13 A vacuum pump is not included.
*14 FC2250-120MG is excluded.