
Tech Specs
The flagship FC9000 Series is Graphtec’s most advanced, versatile roll fed cutting plotter to date. Revered around the world for its dependable, high-precision cutting capabilities with both printed and unprinted materials, the FC Series is the ultimate finishing solution for the wide format signage, apparel, and automotive industries. A newly developed feeding system and cutting head has further improved cutting quality of thin and thick materials ranging from delicate window tint to rigid magnet and high intensity reflective. ARMS 8.0 features the introduction of Graphtec’s Datalink barcode generation system which efficiently loads and processes your jobs automatically.
FC 9000 features:
- Flange kit (media handling system) is included with the FC9000, which was optional for the FC8600.
- New USB Datalink where you can run the FC9000 from a USB thumb drive.
- New grit roller configuration for longer tracking.
- New stand and basket configuration.
- New 8.0 ARMS for print and cut.
- New barcode feature for print and cut.
- New optional take-up reel for the FC9000-140 and 160 (see attached video)
DATALINK BARCODE
Save time and reduce the chance of production errors by using barcodes to automatically process multiple jobs at the touch of a button. DataLink supports any combination of RIP software & printer in addition to included Cutting Master 4 and Graphtec Pro Studio software. The FC9000 detects barcode-linked cutting data from the operator's PC or USB flash memory, opens the correct file, sets the cutting conditions, and starts cutting automatically.
UNRIVALED PRINT / CUT ACCURACY
Graphtec’s Advanced Registration Mark Sensing technology delivers precise Print / Cut results in addition to efficiency boosting features. The new white LED sensor and improved search algorithm accurately read registration marks printed from any printer onto a large variety of media types including high gloss, metallic, glitter, and high intensity reflective.
HEAVY DUTY CUTTING
No flatbed? no problem.
A re-engineered feeding system has greatly enhanced the cutting capabilities of thin and thick media types. Add additional push rollers for increased precision when cutting heavy, rigid materials such as magnet, rubber, and diamond-grade high intensity reflective. Three pressure settings ensure strong media hold-down without leaving track marks.
CONTOUR & DIE CUT
Separate tool positions for contour and die cutting ensures the longevity of your blades and cutting strip when creating decals and graphics that are effortlessly popped out of sheet and roll media.
TAKE-UP REEL
The optional take-up reel boosts production efficiency by automatically winding rolls of media up to 65 feet long with equipped infrared sensor.
Compatible with the FC9000-140 and FC9000-160.
All FC9000 models are sold with baskets and stands
Technical Specifications
| Model | FC9000-75 | FC9000-100 | FC9000-140 | FC9000-160 |
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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 |
Min. 1.96 in |
Min. 1.96 in |
Min. 1.96 in |
| Max. cross cut width | 30 in | 42 in | 54 in | 64 in |
| Number of push rollers | 2 rollers | 3 rollers | 4 rollers | 4 rollers |
| CPU | 32-bit CPU | |||
| Configuration | Grit rolling plotter | |||
| Drive method | Digital servo drive | |||
| Max. cutting speed | 58.5 inches per second (45 degree direction) 41.3 (axis direction) | |||
| Cutting force | Max. 600 gf in 48 steps | |||
| Axial acceleration | Max. 39.2 m/s2 (4 G) in 8 steps | |||
| Compatible roll media diameter | Min. 2.99 in Max 7.8 in. (Max diameter is 6.29 in when included flange is installed) | |||
| Mechanical resolution | 0.005 mm | |||
| Programmable resolution | 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 | |||
| Repeatability (*2) | 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) | |||
| 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 |
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| Blade types | Supersteel (0.9 mm or 1.5 mm diameter) | |||
| Pen types | 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) | |||
| Media types (*3) | Self-adhesive marking film (vinyl, fluorescent, reflective, high-intensity reflective film) up to 0.25 mm thick,Automotive protection and window tinting film, Sandblast resist rubber up to 1 mm thick | |||
| Compatible paper for pouncing | Regular paper from 0.06 to 0.13 mm thick | |||
| Cross-cutter | Built into the tool carriage | |||
| Perforation cutting | Supported (performed by force control) | |||
| Interface | USB 2.0(Full Speed), Ethernet 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX | |||
| Buffer memory | 2 MB | |||
| Command sets | 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) | |||
| Display | Graphic type LCD (3.7-inch, backlight) | |||
| Power source | 100 V to 240 V AC, 50 / 60 Hz | |||
| Power consumption | AC100-240 V, 50/60 Hz | |||
| Operating environment | 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) | |||
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External dimensions (W x D x H) |
50" x 28" x 48" 1270 x 711 x 1219 mm |
61.8" x 28" x 48" 1570 x 715 x 1219 mm |
73.6" x 28" x 48" 1870 x 711 x 1219 mm |
84" x 28" x 48" 2133 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)) | Graphtec Studio 2, Cutting Master 5 Plug-in for Windows and Mac | |||
| Compatible OS (*5) | Windows 11 /10 / 8.1 / 64-bit editions & MacOS 10.2 (Sierra) to 13 (Ventura) | |||
| Warranty | 3 YEAR WARRANTY | |||
| Safety | PSE, UL/cUL, CE mark) | |||
| EMC | VCCI Class A, FCC Class A, CE mark | |||
*1: Operated with Graphtec specified cutting conditions and media.
*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: Software is available for download from Graphtec’s website.
*8: Includes stand and basket.


