LFP - Large-Format-Printing
Paradigm Imaging Adds New Graphtec FC8600
Monday 05. August 2013 - Paradigm Imaging Group, a leading distributor of large format solutions including scanners, printers, cutting plotters, and multifunction systems, announces the addition of the Graphtec FC8600 cutting plotter to their product lineup.
The newly designed FC8600 has added features including an Enhanced Automatic Registration
Mark System (ARMS) 5.0, standard tri-port interface, productivity enhancements, and new
software.
The new ARMS 5.0 includes an enhanced auto-detect algorithm for up to 30% faster mark
detection, supports an expanded cut area outside the registration mark boundary, and supports
registration mark sensing embedded within multiple copies. A tri-port interface is now standard
including USB, serial and an Ethernet port to ensure connection compatibility for standalone or
networked environments. Productivity features have been added as well, including a new faster
perforation cutting method, and auto-paneling to improve the quality of long-length jobs.
New Cutting Master 3 plugñin software for AdobeÆ IllustratorÆ and CorelDrawÆ has been
completely re-designed and is also included. The plug in allows cutting conditions on the cutter to
be monitored and changed on the fly and also allows multiple cutters to be run from one design
station. Graphtec Studio; an all new and easy-to-use design software, is also included for both
Windows and Mac platforms. The software is designed to lessen the learning curve and allow
customers to start producing jobs immediately.
Says Randy Geesman, president of Paradigm Imaging Group, ìThe FC8600 surpassed our
expectations, as we experienced first-hand at the recent NBM Show in Long Beach. We were
lucky enough to have one of the first FC8600-130 cutting plotters in our booth, and we ran it
continuously throughout the three-day show. The Graphtec FC8600 complements our portfolio of
quality wide format solutions which we deliver with the highest level of customer service and
support.”