Graphtec CE LITE-50 Desktop Cutting Plotter (498mm 19 inch)

The Graphtec CE LITE-50 desktop Cutting Plotter is a 498mm/19 inch, sheet and roll fed cutting plotter with extreme high cutting quality and cost-effectiveness ideal for heat transfer materials, automotive vinyl and sign writing vinyl.  The Graphtec CE LITE-50 is feature-rich, cost-effective cutting plotters for the small business owners who want to take the next step with their quality of production output and small shops where production on site is key. The CE LITE-50 delivers added productivity over a craft level cutting plotter and specification at an unrivaled price point. 

Description

The Graphtec CE LITE-50 desktop Cutting Plotter is a cutting plotter with extreme high cutting quality and cost-effectiveness ideal for heat transfer materials, automotive vinyl and sign writing vinyl. 

The Graphtec CE LITE-50 is feature-rich, cost-effective cutting plotters for the small business owners who want to take the next step with their quality of production output and small shops where production on site is key.

Graphtec CE LITE-50 is a desktop sheet and roll fed 498mm wide (19 inch) cutting plotter featuring fast cutting speeds and compatibility with a variety of both thin and thicker media. Ease of use, an optical print and cut detection system, and the ability to cut multiple pre-printed graphics without user input make the Graphtec CE LITE-50 ready for perfect teamwork with any printer. 

The Graphtec CE LITE-50 cutting plotter  includes Cutting Master 4; a plug-in software for Adobe Illustrator and CorelDRAW, Graphtec Pro Studio (for Windows) software and Graphtec Studio (for Mac); an easy to use software for creating original designs, and Silhouette Studio. 

Design Supply, a Graphtec Authorised Reseller, works closely with Graphtec to provide the best solutions available to get the job done for your business and maximise your opportunities.

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Graphtec CE LITE-50

KEY FEATURES

The Graphtec CE LITE-50 Cutting Plotter  is an easy to use, versatile, high quality, roll fed desktop Cutting Plotter. Ideal for users based in a smaller work space, the Graphtec CE LITE-50 Cutting Plotter automatically cuts a wide variety of media up to 498mm/19 inches wide.

Easy to use for print and cut applications, the Graphtec CE LITE-50 Cutting Plotter features Advanced Registration Mark Sensing (ARMS 7.0) system. ARMS is a  registration mark sensor for print and cut jobs , which reads registration marks and accurately contour cuts designs that are output from any printer.

The Graphtec CE LITE-50 is versatile, ideal for a wide variety of cutting applications including thinner adhesive back high performance vinyl, delicate window tint films to thicker media including heat transfer graphics for garments and point of purchase and other applications.

The Graphtec CE LITE-50 Cutting Plotter delivers high quality results every time and features a rugged design.  The ARMS system ensures accurate cutting on registration lines.

SPECIFICATIONS

The Graphtec CE LITE-50 Cutting Plotter has a maximum job width of 508mm and a cutting speed of 500mm per second in all directions.  The Graphtec CE LITE-50 Cutting Plotter has a maximum cutting force of 210gf/ 2.1 N. The CE LITE-50 has a maximum cutting area of 498mm x 3m and a cutting area of guaranteed accuracy of 478mm x 1m.  The minimum mountable media width is 210mm (A4 portrait orientation) and the maximum is 508mm/20inch. The mountable media mass capacity is 2.5kg and accepts a 2-inch paper tube (52.8mm to  150mm diameter) and a 3-inch paper tube (78.2mm to 150mm diameter).   The blade is made of supersteel, and the media maximum thickness is up to 0.1mm self-adhesive film (vinyl/flourescent/reflective). The CE LITE-50 has a USB2.0 interface and is compatible with Windows 10/8.1/7 and Mac OS X 10.6∼10.11.

The Graphtec CE LITE-50 Cutting Plotter feature ARMS 7.0 (Advanced Registration Mark Sensing), an Optical Eye For Continuous Cut Capabilities delivering precise Print & Cut results by using sensors to detect registration marks on the media to accurately align the position of the cutting line to the printed image.  ARMS 7.0 detects marks on the media with various colour surfaces.   When using sheets, the CE LITE-50 finds the edge of the media and aligns the position of the contour cut line to the printed image without registration marks.  The maximum cutting are can be utilised regardless of colour or shading of the media because registration marks do not need to be printed.

The Graphtec CE LITE-50 Cutting Plotter includes Cutting Master 4 software, a Graphtec plug-in software for Adobe Illustrator and CorelDRAW.   Cutting Master 4 is easy to use, and enables the best performance from the CE LITE-50.  It sends cutting data to the CE LITE-50 Cutting Plotter and includes a variety of functions including; preview, registration mark creation, tool conditions, cut job settings and more.  Trim and crop marks for Adobe Illustrator are available with Cutting Master 4.

The Graphtec CE LITE-50 Cutting Plotter includes Graphtec Pro Studio (Windows) software, an easy to use graphic design software for creating original designs.  Graphtec Studio Pro has a variety of enhanced creating and editing functions and configures the cutting conditions and other settings on the CE7000 Cutting Plotter. Create designs using auto-shapes, various line types and shading.  Edit text by using features such as rotate, mirror, fit to shape and more.  Auto-trace is also available using various image formats including bmp, tiff, jpeg, gif and more . EPS, DFX, other raster format files, Ai, CMX and PDF file formats are supported and graphics created with other popular design software can be imported into Graphtec Pro Studio.  Graphtec Pro Studio can layer, output by colour, and insert a weeding line. For Macintosh compatibility, Graphtec Studio software is available. Silhouette Studio is included.

The Graphtec CE LITE-50 Cutting Plotter has intuitive operation via the 4.3 inch touch panel located on the front of the plotter.  Cutting speed and cutting pressure are set on the the touch panel.  The direct key menu keys include copy, cut test, home, move position, and USB offline operation.

The media loads easily into the Graphtec CE LITE-50 with the included roll media stock tray, which supports all roll type media.  When the media is loaded,  send the pass data only for cut, and simply move the tool carriage to the location where the first registration mark is printed. After the detection of all the registration marks, the CE LITE-50 performs internal processing to correct the cutting position and begins cutting. Print media without registration marks can also be cut using the CE LITE-50 with Graphtec Studio Pro or Cutting Master4 software.

Optional accessories for the Graphtec CE LITE-50 include Graphtec Pro Studio Plus Software.  Graphtec Pro Studio Plus Software is an advanced graphic design software for supporting Rhinestone templates and Auto-Nesting. Additional functions include transformation of characters and graphics, automatic sequence number insertion, bar-code creation, templates for rhinestone creation, nesting, directional change of cutting lines, changing cutting order and more.

Built to last, Graphtec Cutting Plotters are renowned for precision engineering and stringent production practices for years of profitable use. As you would expect from Graphtec, reliable performance is a given. For added peace of mind, Graphtec CE LITE-50 Cutting Plotter  features a 1 year warranty.

There is a complete range of Graphtec Cutting Plotters, large format printers, and other hardware and consumables available from Design Supply’s large format specialists whose expertise can help you determine the best solutions for your particular cutting needs.

WHAT'S IN THE BOX

Graphtec CE LITE-50  Desktop Cutting Plotter, 498mm wide: CE LITE-50

Rolled Media Feeder

13″ Carrier Sheet for Die Cutting: PM-CM-003

Blade Tip Tool for removing edge of blade

Cross Cutter: PM-CC-001

Standard Blade: PM-BS-001

USB Cable (1.5 m long)

AC Power Adapter

DVD-ROM with user manual, Windows driver, Graphtec Pro Studio (Windows, 1 license), Graphtec Studio (Mac), Cutting Master4

Setup Manual and Safety Manual

1 year warranty

Consumables:

Graphtec  Supersteel Standard Blade : PM-BS-001

Graphtec  Supersteel Long Blade : PM-BS-002

Fibre-tip & Ballpoint Compatible With Correct Pen Holder (PM-BH-001)

Carrier Sheet (13-inch): PM-CM-003

Cutting Matt: PM-CR-001

Cross Cutter: PM-CC-001

DATA SHEETS

Graphtec CE LITE-50 Brochure

MANUFACTURER INFORMATION

Graphtec Corporation, formerly Watanabe Instruments, manufactures input and output devices in Japan, with subsidiaries in the USA, Europe and Australia. Founded in 1949 the company released its first plotter in 1961.

The Graphtec range of market leading plotters are the accumulation of 70 years of pioneering technological development.  From desktop-sized plotters through to industrial grade flat bed cutting tables, Graphtec have professional solutions in a vast array of industies where precision is key, including Aerospace, Sign Makers, Apparel Designers and Architects.

 

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