Graphtec FC9000-100 42” Vinyl Cutter – Your Wide Format Cutting Solution
Introducing the Graphtec FC9000-100 42” Vinyl Cutter with a 3-Year Warranty – the epitome of precision and performance in the world of roll-fed cutting plotters. Graphtec’s flagship FC9000 Series is trusted worldwide for its exceptional cutting capabilities, making it the ultimate choice for industries ranging from wide-format signage and apparel to automotive.
What sets the FC9000 apart is its advanced feeding system and cutting head, delivering unmatched cutting quality for a wide range of materials, from delicate window tint to rigid magnets and high-intensity reflective sheets. This vinyl cutter excels with both printed and unprinted materials, making it a versatile addition to your workflow.
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$5,495.00
Description
Applications Galore: The Graphtec FC9000-100 is incredibly versatile, making it suitable for a wide range of applications, including:
- Heat Transfer Vinyl
- Sign Vinyl
- Window Signage
- Highway Signage
- Stickers and Decals
- Window Tint Film
- Paint Protection Film
- Magnets
- Sandblasted Rubber Stencil
Complete Bundle: This comprehensive bundle includes everything you need to get started:
- 42 Inch High-Quality Industrial-Grade Cutting Machine
- Media Catch Basket
- Stand for stability
- Easy “Load & Cut” via USB Flash Memory
- A generous 3-Year Warranty for peace of mind
Intuitive Design Tools: The FC9000 supports various design functions, including design creation, registration marks, tiling, weed lines, and tool assignment. Plus, you can use it offline via USB and take advantage of features like outline, fill, auto-trace, line patterns, and much more.
Seamless Compatibility: It’s your choice! You can use the FC9000-100 as a standalone solution or in conjunction with Adobe Illustrator and CorelDRAW. Import files from these popular design software without the need for file conversion.
Cutting Precision: With a powerful 450 grams of cutting force, the FC9000 boasts one of the market’s strongest cutting forces. It’s capable of cutting a variety of materials with pinpoint accuracy.
ARMS Technology: Featuring Graphtec’s Advanced Registration Mark Sensor (ARMS), this vinyl cutter ensures precise alignment for complex cutting tasks.
Essential Accessories: The bundle includes practical accessories like a CB09UB Blade Holder, CB09UB Blade (.9mm Diameter, 45 Degree), Pen Adapter (compatible with Staedtler Lumocolor Pens), Staedtler Lumocolor Pen in Black, Roll Feeder, Loupe, Vinyl Trimmer, USB Connector, Cutting Master 4, and User Guide CD.
Comprehensive Support: Graphtec provides a wealth of support resources, including an FC9000 Machine Training Video, Set-Up Manual, Cutting Blade Manual, and Safety Manual.
Easy Shipping: The FC9000-100 ships in two boxes, making it manageable for delivery and setup.
Elevate your cutting capabilities and streamline your workflow with the Graphtec FC9000-100 42” Vinyl Cutter. Invest in a machine trusted by professionals worldwide and experience precision, versatility, and reliability like never before. Upgrade your business with Graphtec today!
Technical Specifications
Technical Specifications:
- Maximum Media Width: 42 inches
- Maximum Cutting Width: 36 inches
- Cutting Speed: Up to 58.5 inches per second (1,485 mm/s)
- Maximum Cutting Force: 600 gf
- Cutting Tool Type: Supersteel
- Blade Types: Compatible with CB09UB Blades
- Blade Diameter: 0.9 mm
- Blade Angle: 45 degrees
- Maximum Downforce Pressure: 600 gf (gram-force)
- Cutting Platen Pressure Range: 20 gf to 600 gf
- Minimum Character Size: Approximately 5 mm (varies depending on the font and material)
- Mechanical Resolution: 0.005 mm
- Programmable Resolution: GP-GL: 0.1 / 0.05 / 0.025 / 0.01 mm
- Interface: USB 2.0 (Full Speed)
- Buffer Memory: 2 MB
- Control Panel: Graphic Type LCD with Backlight (128 x 64 dots), supports 10 languages
- Registration Mark Detection: ARMS (Advanced Registration Mark Sensing System) 8.0
- Operating Temperature: 10 to 35°C (50 to 95°F)
- Operating Humidity: 35% to 75% (non-condensing)
- Power Requirements: 100-240V AC, 50/60 Hz (Auto Switching)
- Power Consumption: 160W (with included tools)
- Dimensions (With Stand): 57.5″ x 28.7″ x 48.8″ (1461 mm x 729 mm x 1240 mm)
- Weight (With Stand): Approximately 105.6 lbs (48 kg)
- Included Software: Cutting Master 4, Graphtec Pro Studio (for Windows), Graphtec Studio (for Mac)
- Supported Operating Systems: Windows 10/8.1/7, Mac OS X 10.6 – 10.11, 10.12 – 10.15
- Warranty: 3-Year Limited Warranty
These specifications highlight the key details of the Graphtec FC9000-100 42” Vinyl Cutter, including its cutting capabilities, control interface, software compatibility, and more. This vinyl cutter is designed to provide high-precision cutting and versatility for various applications.
Model | FC9000-75 | FC9000-100 | FC9000-140 | FC9000-160 |
CPU | 32-bit CPU | 32-bit CPU | 32-bit CPU | 32-bit CPU |
Configuration | Grit rolling plotter | Grit rolling plotter | Grit rolling plotter | Grit rolling plotter |
Drive method | Digital servo drive | Digital servo drive | Digital servo drive | Digital servo drive |
Max. cutting speed | 58.5 inches per second (45 degree direction) 41.3 (axis direction) | 58.5 inches per second (45 degree direction) 41.3 (axis direction) | 58.5 inches per second (45 degree direction) 41.3 (axis direction) | 58.5 inches per second (45 degree direction) 41.3 (axis direction) |
Cutting force | Max. 600 gf in 48 steps | Max. 600 gf in 48 steps | Max. 600 gf in 48 steps | Max. 600 gf in 48 steps |
Axial acceleration | Max. 39.2 m/s2 (4 G) in 8 steps | Max. 39.2 m/s2 (4 G) in 8 steps | Max. 39.2 m/s2 (4 G) in 8 steps | Max. 39.2 m/s2 (4 G) in 8 steps |
Max. cutting area (W x L) (*1) | 30 in x 164 ft 762 mm x 50 m | 42 in x 164 ft 1067 mm x 50 m | 54 in x 164 ft 1372 mm x 50 m | 64 in x 164 ft 1626 mm x 50 m |
Guaranteed precision cutting area (*1) | 29.21 in x 50 ft | 41 in x 32 ft, 35.2 in x 50 ft | 53 in x 32 ft, 35.2 in x 50 ft | 63 in x 32 ft, 35.2 in x 50 ft |
Mountable media width(*2) | Min. 1.96 in Max. 36.22 in |
Min. 1.96 in Max. 48.19 in |
Min. 1.96 in Max. 60.20 in |
Min. 1.96 in Max. 72.83 in |
Max. cross cut width | 30 inch | 42 inch | 54 inch | 64 inch |
Number of push rollers | 2 Rollers | 3 Rollers | 4 Rollers | 4 Rollers |
Compatible roll media diameter | Min. 2.99 in Max 7.8 in. (Max diameter is 6.29 in when included flange is installed) | Min. 2.99 in Max 7.8 in. (Max diameter is 6.29 in when included flange is installed) | Min. 2.99 in Max 7.8 in. (Max diameter is 6.29 in when included flange is installed) | Min. 2.99 in Max 7.8 in. (Max diameter is 6.29 in when included flange is installed) |
Mechanical resolution | 0.005 mm | 0.005 mm | 0.005 mm | 0.005 mm |
Programmable resolution | GP-GL: 0.1 / 0.05 / 0.025 / 0.01 mm, HP-GL™: 0.025 mm | GP-GL: 0.1 / 0.05 / 0.025 / 0.01 mm, HP-GL™: 0.025 mm | GP-GL: 0.1 / 0.05 / 0.025 / 0.01 mm, HP-GL™: 0.025 mm | GP-GL: 0.1 / 0.05 / 0.025 / 0.01 mm, HP-GL™: 0.025 mm |
Distance accuracy (*2) | Max. 0.1 mm or 0.1 % of plotted length | Max. 0.1 mm or 0.1 % of plotted length | Max. 0.1 mm or 0.1 % of plotted length | Max. 0.1 mm or 0.1 % of plotted length |
Repeatability (*2) | Max. 0.1 mm in plot up to 2 m (excluding the expansion and contraction of the media) | Max. 0.1 mm in plot up to 2 m (excluding the expansion and contraction of the media) | Max. 0.1 mm in plot up to 2 m (excluding the expansion and contraction of the media) | Max. 0.1 mm in plot up to 2 m (excluding the expansion and contraction of the media) |
Minimum character size | Approx. 5 mm alphanumeric (varies depending on character font and media) | Approx. 5 mm alphanumeric (varies depending on character font and media) | Approx. 5 mm alphanumeric (varies depending on character font and media) | Approx. 5 mm alphanumeric (varies depending on character font and media) |
Mountable number of tools | 1 tool (cutting blade, plotting pen or pouncing tool) in standard; 2 tools (cutting blade and plotting pen) when second penholder (optional) is installed |
1 tool (cutting blade, plotting pen or pouncing tool) in standard; 2 tools (cutting blade and plotting pen) when second penholder (optional) is installed |
1 tool (cutting blade, plotting pen or pouncing tool) in standard; 2 tools (cutting blade and plotting pen) when second penholder (optional) is installed |
1 tool (cutting blade, plotting pen or pouncing tool) in standard; 2 tools (cutting blade and plotting pen) when second penholder (optional) is installed |
Blade types | Supersteel (0.9 mm or 1.5 mm diameter) | Supersteel (0.9 mm or 1.5 mm diameter) | Supersteel (0.9 mm or 1.5 mm diameter) | Supersteel (0.9 mm or 1.5 mm diameter) |
Pen types | Water-based fiber-tip pen, Oil-based ballpoint pen | Water-based fiber-tip pen, Oil-based ballpoint pen | Water-based fiber-tip pen, Oil-based ballpoint pen | Water-based fiber-tip pen, Oil-based ballpoint pen |
Pouncing tool type | Steel pin 1.2 mm diameter, required optional pouncing tool (PPA 33-TP12) | Steel pin 1.2 mm diameter, required optional pouncing tool (PPA 33-TP12) | Steel pin 1.2 mm diameter, required optional pouncing tool (PPA 33-TP12) | Steel pin 1.2 mm diameter, required optional pouncing tool (PPA 33-TP12) |
Media types (*3) | Self-adhesive marking film (vinyl, fluorescent, reflective, high-intensity reflective film) up to 0.25 mm thick, Sandblast resist rubber up to 1 mm thick |
Self-adhesive marking film (vinyl, fluorescent, reflective, high-intensity reflective film) up to 0.25 mm thick, Sandblast resist rubber up to 1 mm thick |
Self-adhesive marking film (vinyl, fluorescent, reflective, high-intensity reflective film) up to 0.25 mm thick, Sandblast resist rubber up to 1 mm thick |
Self-adhesive marking film (vinyl, fluorescent, reflective, high-intensity reflective film) up to 0.25 mm thick, Sandblast resist rubber up to 1 mm thick |
Compatible paper for pouncing | Regular paper from 0.06 to 0.13 mm thick | Regular paper from 0.06 to 0.13 mm thick | Regular paper from 0.06 to 0.13 mm thick | Regular paper from 0.06 to 0.13 mm thick |
Cross-cutter | Built into the tool carriage | Built into the tool carriage | Built into the tool carriage | Built into the tool carriage |
Perforation cutting | Supported (performed by force control) | Supported (performed by force control) | Supported (performed by force control) | Supported (performed by force control) |
Interface | USB 2.0(Full Speed), Ethernet 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX | USB 2.0(Full Speed), Ethernet 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX | USB 2.0(Full Speed), Ethernet 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX | USB 2.0(Full Speed), Ethernet 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX |
Buffer memory | 2 MB | 2 MB | 2 MB | 2 MB |
Command sets | GP-GL / HP-GL™ emulation (Set by menu or command, and selects from GP-GL, HP-GL™, or Auto select) | GP-GL / HP-GL™ emulation (Set by menu or command, and selects from GP-GL, HP-GL™, or Auto select) | GP-GL / HP-GL™ emulation (Set by menu or command, and selects from GP-GL, HP-GL™, or Auto select) | GP-GL / HP-GL™ emulation (Set by menu or command, and selects from GP-GL, HP-GL™, or Auto select) |
Condition settings | Dual configuration (save two (2) user settings with eight (8) separate condition settings per user) | Dual configuration (save two (2) user settings with eight (8) separate condition settings per user) | Dual configuration (save two (2) user settings with eight (8) separate condition settings per user) | Dual configuration (save two (2) user settings with eight (8) separate condition settings per user) |
Display | Graphic type LCD (3.7-inch, backlight) | Graphic type LCD (3.7-inch, backlight) | Graphic type LCD (3.7-inch, backlight) | Graphic type LCD (3.7-inch, backlight) |
Power source | 100 V to 240 V AC, 50 / 60 Hz | 100 V to 240 V AC, 50 / 60 Hz | 100 V to 240 V AC, 50 / 60 Hz | 100 V to 240 V AC, 50 / 60 Hz |
Power consumption | AC100-240 V, 50/60 Hz | AC100-240 V, 50/60 Hz | AC100-240 V, 50/60 Hz | AC100-240 V, 50/60 Hz |
Operating environment | 50 to 95 ºF, 35 to 75 % R.H. (non-condensing) | 50 to 95 ºF, 35 to 75 % R.H. (non-condensing) | 50 to 95 ºF, 35 to 75 % R.H. (non-condensing) | 50 to 95 ºF, 35 to 75 % R.H. (non-condensing) |
Guaranteed accuracy environment | 60 to 89 ºF, 35 to 70 % R.H. (non-condensing) | 60 to 89 ºF, 35 to 70 % R.H. (non-condensing) | 60 to 89 ºF, 35 to 70 % R.H. (non-condensing) | 60 to 89 ºF, 35 to 70 % R.H. (non-condensing) |
External dimensions (W x D x H) |
Approx. 50″ x 28″ x 48″ (1270 x 711 x 1219 mm) | Approx. 61.8″ x 28″ x 48″ (1570 x 715 x 1219 mm) | Approx. 73.6″ x 28″ x 48″ (1870 x 711 x 1219 mm) | Approx. 84″ x 28″ x 48″ (2130 x 711 x 1219 mm) |
Weight (*8) | 108 lbs. | 123 lbs. | 141 lbs. 178 lbs. /w take-up |
154 lbs. 195 lbs. /w take-up |
Included software (*6) | Windows driver, Plotter controller, Graphtec Pro Studio (*5), Cutting Master 4, Graphtec Studio for Mac |
Windows driver, Plotter controller, Graphtec Pro Studio (*5), Cutting Master 4, Graphtec Studio for Mac |
Windows driver, Plotter controller, Graphtec Pro Studio (*5), Cutting Master 4, Graphtec Studio for Mac |
Windows driver, Plotter controller, Graphtec Pro Studio (*5), Cutting Master 4, Graphtec Studio for Mac |
Compatible OS (*5) | Windows 10 / 8.1 / 7 Mac OS X 10.6 to 10.11 Mac OS 10.12 to 1.14 Graphtec Studio: 10.6 to 10.14 Cutting Master 4: 10.7-10.14 |
Windows 10 / 8.1 / 7 Mac OS X 10.6 to 10.11 Mac OS 10.12 to 1.14 Graphtec Studio: 10.6 to 10.14 Cutting Master 4: 10.7-10.14 |
Windows 10 / 8.1 / 7 Mac OS X 10.6 to 10.11 Mac OS 10.12 to 1.14 Graphtec Studio: 10.6 to 10.14 Cutting Master 4: 10.7-10.14 |
Windows 10 / 8.1 / 7 Mac OS X 10.6 to 10.11 Mac OS 10.12 to 1.14 Graphtec Studio: 10.6 to 10.14 Cutting Master 4: 10.7-10.14 |
Safety | PSE, UL/cUL, CE mark) | PSE, UL/cUL, CE mark) | PSE, UL/cUL, CE mark) | PSE, UL/cUL, CE mark) |
EMC | VCCI Class A, FCC Class A, CE mark | VCCI Class A, FCC Class A, CE mark | VCCI Class A, FCC Class A, CE mark | VCCI Class A, FCC Class A, CE mark |
*1: Operated with Graphtec specified cutting conditions and media. For long-length cutting, the basket is used. *2: There are conditions for operation when setting the media. *3: HP-GL is a registered trademark of Hewlett-Packard Company. *4: CB15UA/CB15UA-K30 blades and reinforced backing sheets are recommended for certain grades of high- intensity reflective film. *5: Graphtec does not support software / drivers used with operating systems that have become obsolete and are no longer supported by the OS developer. *6: The software is available for download from Graphtec’s website. *7: It requires an internet connection in order for activation or registration when starting the software for the first time. *8: Includes stand and basket.
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