Why Should I Buy a GCC LaserPro Laser?

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What Can Our School Do with a Laser Engraver?

(just a sampling...the possibilities are ENDLESS!)

Glass Engraving

Sports Memorabilia

Plaques and Awards

Textiles

Signs

  • School and Community Fund Raisers
  • School Signs and Projects
  • Collaborate with Local Industry
  • Collaborate with Area Schools
  • Let Your Imagination Run!


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


           

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LaserPro Laser Engravers/Cutters are one of the most technologically advanced laser engravers on the market. These easy to operate machines have been designed with quality, productivity, and safety in mind. LaserPro Laser Engravers/Cutters are clearly on the cutting edge of all laser systems.


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LaserPro C180
Work Area 18 x 12 in. ( 458 x 309 mm)
Max. Part Size (W x L x H) 18 x 12 x 6 in. (505 x 309 x 170 mm)
Table Size 20.5 x 14.8 in.(520 x 375 mm)
Dimensions 28.3 x 25.2 x 15.2 in. (720 x 640 x 385mm)
Laser Source 12 to 40 Watt Sealed CO 2 Laser
Drive DC Servo Control
Throughput* 176.3 in 2 /hr or 1137 cm 2 /hr
Speed Control Adjustable from 0.1~100% of 40 ips (Up to 16 color-linked speed settings per job)
Power Control Adjustable from 0~100% (Up to 16 color-linked power settings per job)
Z-Axis Movement Automatic
Resolution (DPI) Available 125, 250, 300, 380, 500, 600, 760, 1000
Computer Interface Standard parallel printer port and USB port
Memory Buffer 32MB standard (Upgradeable to 64MB)
Safety Class IIIR for red pointer
Electrical 100~240 Volt AC Auto Switching
Power Consumption 900W- 1320W
Air Exhaust System External exhaust system required, one 2" connection on the back of the machine
*Speed does not equal to throughput.

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Most Popular!

  • Extendable to 29 in. X 18 in. (740 mm X 460 mm) work area
  • 12 to 100W models available
  • Emergency Stop Button
  • SmartPIN Auto Focus®
  • Exclusive Pass-through Front/Rear doors - not available on any other laser system!
  • Patented SmartACT® innovation to reduce ramping and increase productivity
  • Plug-and-play standard USB port for rapid data transmission
  • DC servo motor for precise movement of laser carriage
  • SmartLight® light module to illuminate the workspace
  • SmartLid® top lid device for easier access from both ends
  • SmartBox® cutting accessory for flexible cutting jobs

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  • 38" x 24" (960 mm x 610 mm) extra large working area.
  • QSM (Quality Speed Mode) maintains 100% engraving quality while operating at maximum speed.
  • Patented SmartACTTM motion control technology increases your productivity by reducing ramping process and job running time.
  • Drag and Engrave feature assures remarkable easy and fast set-ups.
  • High speed DC motor for precise and rapid movement of laser carriage.
  • Linear guide for exceptional precision under high speed.
  • Pass-through front and rear doors to accommodate long work pieces.

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Accessories For GCC Laser Systems

 

Rotary Attachment

Allows for engraving round and cylindrical objects

LaserPro Spirit Rotary Attachment 560-0101 $940
LaserPro C180 Rotary Attachment    
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Honeycomb Table

Allows for cutting 100% through materials like foamcore, acrylic and cardboard.

LaserPro Spirit Honeycomb Table 560-0010 $480
LaserPro C180 Honeycomb Table 560-0112 $360
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CorelDraw X4

The recommended graphics software package for use with GCC lasers.

Corel Draw X4 single seat    
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Purex Air Filtration Systems

These state of the art air filtration and purification systems allow you to use your laser in any room and any enviornment without the hassle of connecting outside duct work to remove smoke and fumes.

Purex Air Filtration Systems    
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Vector Art Mega Collection I, II and III

Unlike other "clipart" bundles, Vector Art® is created by some of the best sign and vehicle graphic artists in the world. This original artwork is scanned, vectorized and painstakingly "cleaned up" by our editors and then expertly formatted for trouble free import to sign and graphics programs.5000+ images now combined and organized in a 8.5" x 11" 276 page catalog, spiral bound with durable laminated covers

.ai and .eps file formats on one CD-Rom disc

Vector Art Mega Collection 1  with CD
332-4006
$199.00
Vector Art Mega Collection 2  with CD
332-4007
$199.00
Vector Art Mega Collection 3  with CD
332-4008
$199.00

 

NLC Laser Shield Safety Goggles

NLC Laser Shield Safety Goggle
560-0250
$29

 

TEC Air Assist Compressor

TEC Air Assist Compressor
560-0400
$600

 

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GCC Cutting Plotters


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The all-new Jaguar family of cutting plotters includes the Jaguar II series (JII-61, JII-101S and JII-132S) , and Jaguar IV series (J4-61 ,J4-101S,J4-132S and J4-183S) . With intuitive features to meet the demands of today's professionals, the Jaguar series represents the apex of cutting plotter technology.

Specifications: Jaguar II | Jaguar IV

 

 

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Puma Cutting Plotter                                                                                 Back to Top

Powered by a digitally controlled servo system, the Puma III produces eye-catching graphics with up to 23.62 ips (600mm/sec) cutting speed, 400g cutting force and three meters (9.84 feet) of tracking ability. Puma II is the best choice for beginners and provides sign makers with optimum speed, superior quality, solid reliability and unmatched value.

Specifications: Puma II | Puma III

 

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Bengal Cutting Plotter                                                                                Back to Top

Powered by a digitally controlled servo system, the Bengal produces eye-catching graphics with up to 23.6 ips (600mm/sec) cutting speed, 400g cutting force. Bengal is the best choice for beginners and provides sign makers with optimum speed, superior quality, solid reliability and unmatched value.

Specifications: Bengal

 

 

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Sable Cutting Plotter                                                                                 Back to Top

Powered by a digitally controlled system, the Sable produces eye-catching graphics with up to 15.7 ips (400mm/sec) cutting speed, 250g cutting force and three meters (9.84 feet) of tracking ability. Sable is the best choice for beginners and provides sign makers with optimum speed, superior quality, solid reliability and unmatched value.

Specifications: Sable

 

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Software for the GCC Cutting Plotter

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SignPal | Great Cut | EasySign

 

SignPal                                                                                                           Back to Top

Looking for powerful Sign Making software? Choose SignPal 8.5 and get ready to enjoy the efficiencies of your vinyl design/cut work. With high-end features and uncompromising quality, SignPal 8.5 offers sign makers high performance software at a reasonable price.

 

Features:

Four different levels of software:
Based on the various business needs of users, SignPal 8.5 provides four different software packages: SignPal Apprentice, SignPal Expert, SignPal Master and SignPal Pro.

SignPal Apprentice
SignPal Apprentice provides all the basic features for the entry-level sign making business.
SignPal Expert
In addition to design and vinyl cut capabilities, SignPal Expert includes Contour, AutoTrace and Scanning functions that help you make vinyl signs more easily and flexibly. Practical management tools, like Job Info, are also available with this version. SignPal Expert and its above Master and Pro packages provides Contour feature to easily make contour lines and add registration marks for graphic files. (Note: The Contour feature is not included in the SignPal Apprentice package.)
SignPal Master
SignPal Master includes advanced management features, including Automatic Dimension, Find/Replace, Spell Check and Define Character/Kerning, giving professional sign makers more room for creativity.
SignPal Professional
SignPal Professional provides the highest level of features for SignPal 8.5. More specific features, like Color Trace, Color Trapping, and the Bitmap Editor Toolbar, provide complete design and cutting tools for maximum productivity.
( * If you have any question about the features in each package, please visit the SignPal 8.5 feature comparison chart is where you should visit.)

System Requirements:

  • Operating systems: Windows server 2003/XP/Vista

  • Memory: 1 GB or higher

  • Install driver Space: 700 GB

  • Working required Space: 4+ GB

  • Video: 1024 x 768 resolution monitor with 24 bit color

  • Other : DVD drive. Available port connection for each output device. Internet connection required for soft key users. Available USB port for hard key. (Dongle key is an optional item.)

 

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Designed for great performance and to support all GCC cutters, especially the powerful AAS II (Accu-Aligning System) of Jaguar IV and Puma III, GreatCut software offers effortless production to assist users to complete print and cut solutions without changing the workflow or software. With the user-friendly interface, users can add the registration marks, and cut images with ease.

Just one click to activate GreatCut:

Step1:
You design with CorelDRAW, Illustrator or Freehand and the GreatCut cutting module drives your GCC cutting plotter.

Step 2:
By clicking on the icon you activate the GreatCut cutting module.

 

System Requirements:

  • AutoCAD LT98, R14, 2000LT, 2000, 2000i, 2002 / 2002LT - 2009 / 2009LT
  • CorelDRAW* 6-X4
  • Adobe Illustrator* 8-CS4
  • Macromedia Freehand* 8-MX
  • Windows* 2000, XP, Vista
  • Available port connection for each output device

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EasySIGN                                                                                                       Back to Top

Looking for professional ease of use signmaking software? Choose EasySIGN and you will be able to respond to all of your customers’ needs! EasySIGN will offer you an ‘all in one’ signmaking solution for design, cut, print, print & cut, route and engrave including the latest features while still maintaining an easy workflow process to save you considerable time- and money. This ‘all in one’ signmaking solution is offered at a very competitive price compared to other signmaking software.

 

  • EasySIGN licenses
    To meet the market needs EasySIGN has developed a wide range of tailor-made EasySIGN licenses for design, cut, print, print & cut, route and engrave and one license which covers the entire range. Based on your educational needs, EasySIGN has different software licenses available:

    Design & Cut
  • EasySIGN GCC edition
  • EasySIGN Professional 
  • EasySIGN Master
  • Print ( & Cut )
  • EasySIGN Print Server Pro
  • EasySIGN Print Server Master
  • Route & Engrave
  • EasySIGN Routing
  • 'All in one' solution (everything we've got!)
  • EasySIGN Bundle license
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    *If you want to upgrade the EasySIGN GCC edition, please contact us.
     
    EasySIGN GCC edition
    The EasySIGN GCC edition provides all the basic features for the entry-level signmaking business including the GCC AASII positioning system for contour cutting.
     
    EasySIGN Professional
    In addition to the EasySIGN GCC edition, the EasySIGN Professional will give you plenty of time and money saving features, like scanning and vectorization, a template wizard, nesting, interactive step & repeat, color trapping, welding and many more. Also you will have a huge scale of designing tools. You can use outlines, shadows, effects, text on path, gradients and masking to extend your creativity even further.
     

    EasySIGN Master

    The EasySIGN Master provides the highest level of design & cut features for EasySIGN. More specific features, like the object manager, color vectorization, magic wand tool, cloning, kerning, blend, photo stencil and more are available in this powerful design and production license.
     
    EasySIGN Print Server Pro
    The EasySIGN Print Server Pro (RIP software) provides all features to be prepared for everything that is coming on your way. More power, higher quality, greater flexibility, Print & cut, more output and job control are the keywords for this state of the art printing software. All you need for printing is available in the EasySIGN Printer Server Pro!
     
    EasySIGN Print Server Master
    In addition to the EasySIGN Print Server Pro, the EasySIGN Print Server Master will give you to opportunity to print with 5 printers simultaneously, has a spot color list available to manage named colors, can start printing at a specific date/time, on rendered length or on efficiency. The Print Server Master has also an internet enabled logbook available to monitor your printer output from another location.
     

    EasySIGN Routing

    The EasySIGN Routing license provides all the features to create 3D signs and you don’t have to be an engraving expert to use it. This license offers you a way to extend you software into the exiting and profitable world of 'solid' signs.
     
    EasySIGN Bundle

    The EasySIGN Bundle license provides everything we’ve got for the price of one and a half license.
    EasySIGN just want everyone to profit form the best and most complete signmaking toolset available. Design, plot, print, print & cut, route and engrave can be done within the same environment of EasySIGN without the need to change between different software programs.

     
    ( * If you have any question about the features in each package, please check the EasySign Version 5 features List   and EasySign 5 Print products features List.)

  • More than 2000 clip arts, templates and artwork

    EasySIGN is delivered with a large collection of templates, clip art and artwork (over 2000!) which will save a lot of designing time!

  • Abundant Design Effects
    EasySIGN is provides with a large range of signmaking features. More information about specific tools can be found by using the links below.
    Scanning and vectorization Blend Magic wand tool
    Cloning Object manager Template wizard
    Transparency Photo stencil Color trapping
    Welding Outlines Interactive Step & Repeat

Extreme compatible pipeline with all major design software
EasySIGN has an extreme compatible pipeline with software like Photoshop™, Illustrator™, Freehand™, CorelDRAW™ and Photo-Paint™. With just a single click you can place designs into EasySIGN without unnecessary exporting, importing and converting files from one software to another.

 

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Accessories for GCC Vinyl Cutting Plotters

 

 

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