Graphtec CE8000 15″ Cutting Plotter – Advanced Precision & Versatility for High-Volume Cutting – FREE SHIPPING
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Graphtec CE8000-40 — 15″ Desktop Cutting Plotter. Professional Graphtec cutting performance in a desktop footprint. Same ARMS 9.0 contour-cutting accuracy and 450gf cutting force as the larger CE8000 models — sized to fit on a workbench. Built for home decorators, hobby shops, prototype work, and small-production studios that need 15″ media width and a tabletop profile. Drop-ships from Graphtec direct to your shop — normally in stock for quick shipping. FREE SHIPPING within the continental US.
$1,395.00
Description
Graphtec CE8000-40 15″ Desktop Cutting Plotter
Professional Graphtec cutting performance in a desktop footprint. Same ARMS 9.0 contour-cutting accuracy and 450gf cutting force as the larger CE8000 models — sized to fit on a workbench. Built for home decorators, hobby shops, prototype work, and small-production studios that need 15″ media width and a tabletop profile.
What’s Inside the CE8000-40
Graphtec’s newest-generation print-and-cut technology. Advanced Registration Mark Sensing with 4-point axis alignment, segment-area compensation, and auto-detect for printed graphics, decals, and DTF transfers.
Dual-input control — touch for menu navigation, physical keys for blind-touch operation while feeding media. Integrated firmware updates and email job notifications direct from the panel.
Pro downforce for cast vinyl, calendered vinyl, reflective, HTV, fluorescent, and stencil material up to 0.25mm thick. Same cutting capability across all CE8000 models.
Production-grade speed for HTV, sign vinyl, decals, and DTF contour cutting workflows. Newly developed Media Set Assist function prevents feeding problems.
Tool compartment now has a magnetic base — relocate or remove instantly. Improved bladeholder design with sliding stopper for tool changes.
Add the optional wireless LAN module for cable-free shop network connectivity. USB and Ethernet are standard for wired production environments.
Reads Graphtec barcode marks on printed media and queues multiple cut jobs sequentially — works with any printer or RIP.
Job completion and error alerts via email — useful for unattended runs and shop-floor production monitoring.
What’s Included
The 15″/375mm desktop cutting plotter head with digital servo drive and 2 MB buffer.
Standard bladeholder and one 45° CB09UB Supersteel blade. Replacement blades available in our cutting plotter accessories.
Cutting Master 5 + Graphtec Studio 2 for design and cut workflows. Cutting Master 5 plug-in for Adobe Illustrator (Win/Mac) and CorelDRAW (Win). Windows Driver included. Free for the life of the cutter.
Regional power cable, safety manual, setup manual, and notice booklet.
All warranty, technical support, parts, service, and software help provided directly by Graphtec America — registration required upon installation.
See the Graphtec CE8000-40 in Action
Built for Daily Sign-Shop & Decorator Work
The CE8000-40 is built for home studios, hobby decorators, prototyping work, small print shops, crafters. The CE8000 series is Graphtec’s production-grade cutter line — reliable, fast, accurate, and designed to fit the workflow of shops running cut vinyl day after day.
Graphtec Cutting Plotter Model Comparison
How the CE8000 family compares — and how it compares to the flagship FC9000 line. Browse all sizes in our cutting plotters category.
| Specification | ★ CE8000-40 15″ — This Model | CE8000-60 24″ | CE8000-130 Plus 50″ | FC9000 Pro Line 42-64″ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max. cutting width | 15″ | 24″ | 50″ | 42-64″ |
| Cutting force | 450 gf | 450 gf | 450 gf | 600 gf |
| Max cutting speed | 39 in/s | 39 in/s | 39 in/s | 58.5 in/s |
| Registration system | ARMS 9.0 | ARMS 9.0 | ARMS 9.0 | ARMS 8.0 |
| Warranty | 2 yr | 2 yr | 2 yr | 3 yr |
| Best for | Home, hobby, small shops | Sign shops, decorators | Wide-format signage | Industrial wide-format |
Need more cutting width?
If 15″ isn’t enough capacity, step up to the CE8000-60 (24″ with stand) or the wide-format CE8000-130 Plus (50″). For industrial production (600gf, 3-yr warranty), look at the FC9000 flagship series.
Setup & Operating Notes
Support & Warranty — Direct From Graphtec America
All warranty coverage, technical support, parts, service, and software help for the CE8000-40 is provided directly by Graphtec America — not through River City Supply or any third party. You’re buying a Graphtec product backed by the manufacturer’s full US support network with lifetime phone support.
Technical Specifications
Cutting Performance
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Cutter Type | Grit rolling type, roll-fed |
| Drive System | Digital servo drive |
| Max. Cutting Area (W) | 375mm (15″) |
| Mountable Media Width | Max 484mm (19″) |
| Mountable Roll Media Weight | 5 kg (~11 lbs) |
| Push Rollers | 2 (pressure-adjustable) |
| Max. Cutting Speed | 39 in/s (~990 mm/s) (45° direction) |
| Max. Acceleration | 2.2 G |
| Cutting Force | 4.41 N (450 gf max) |
| Repeatability | ±0.1mm in plot up to 2m |
| Registration System | ARMS 9.0 (Advanced Registration Mark Sensing) + Datalink Barcode System |
Media & Tools
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Media Types | Marking film up to 0.25mm (PVC / fluorescent / reflective) |
| Blade | CB09UB Supersteel (0.9mm) included — shop replacement blades |
| Bladeholder | PHP33-CB09N-HS |
| Pen Types | Oil-based ballpoint pen, water-based fiber-tip pen |
Connectivity & Control
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Interface | USB 2.0 (Type-B), Ethernet 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX (Wireless LAN module optional) |
| USB Flash Memory | Direct cut from FAT32 USB drive (NTFS / exFAT not supported) |
| Buffer Memory | 2 MB |
| Command Sets | GP-GL / HP-GL (set by command or auto-detect) |
| Control Panel | Touch panel + mechanical keys (Blind Touch Operation) |
Software & OS Support
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Included Software | Cutting Master 5 + Graphtec Studio 2 + Windows Driver |
| Adobe Illustrator | Yes — Cutting Master plug-in (Windows + Mac) |
| CorelDRAW | Yes — Cutting Master plug-in (Windows) |
| Windows | Windows 11 / 10 / 8.1 (64-bit) |
| Mac OS | macOS 10.12 Sierra and newer |
Physical, Power & Warranty
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| External Dimensions | 677 × 289 × 266mm (W × D × H) · ~26.6″ × 11.4″ × 10.5″ |
| Weight | Approx. 27 lbs (12.2 kg) |
| Power Source | AC 100–120V or AC 200–240V, 50/60 Hz (auto-switchover) |
| Power Consumption | Max 140W |
| Operating Environment | 10–35°C, 35–75% RH (non-condensing) |
| Warranty & Support | 2 years parts & labor + lifetime phone support — all provided directly by Graphtec America (registration required) |
Shipping & Sourcing
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Ships From | Drop-ship direct from Graphtec to your shop |
| Lead Time | Normally in stock for quick shipping — verify via Tidio, phone, or email |
| Free Shipping | FREE SHIPPING within the continental US |
| Country of Origin | Manufactured by Graphtec Corporation, Japan |
Technical Sheets / Safety Data Sheets / Documents
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