Graphtec FC9000-100 42” Vinyl Cutter – Your Wide Format Cutting Solution – FREE SHIPPING
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Graphtec FC9000-100 — 42″ Floor-Standing Wide-Format Professional Cutting Plotter. Graphtec’s flagship FC9000 Series in a 42-inch professional production form factor. 600gf of cutting force (33% more than the CE line), 58.5 in/s blazing cut speed (60% faster than CE), ARMS 8.0 print-and-cut, Datalink Barcode System for hands-free job processing, and Graphtec’s industry-leading 3-year manufacturer warranty. Heavy-duty floor stand and media catch basket included standard — no add-on costs. Drop-ships from Graphtec direct to your shop — normally in stock for quick shipping. FREE SHIPPING within the continental US.
$5,495.00
Description
Graphtec FC9000-100 42″ Professional Wide-Format Vinyl Cutter
Graphtec’s flagship FC9000 Series in a 42-inch professional production form factor. 600gf of cutting force (33% more than the CE line), 58.5 in/s blazing cut speed (60% faster than CE), ARMS 8.0 print-and-cut, Datalink Barcode System for hands-free job processing, and Graphtec’s industry-leading 3-year manufacturer warranty. Heavy-duty floor stand and media catch basket included standard — no add-on costs.
What’s Inside the FC9000-100
33% more downforce than CE-series cutters — handles diamond-grade reflective, automotive PPF, high-intensity reflective film, magnet, sandblast rubber, and intricate small text without lifting.
60% faster than CE-series cutters — runs production volumes other cutters can’t keep up with. Cuts long banners and vehicle graphics in a fraction of the time.
Next-gen print-and-cut registration with automated barcode job loading. Queue multiple jobs from your PC or USB thumb drive — the cutter processes them hands-free.
Industry-leading manufacturer warranty — 50% longer than CE-series and competing cutters. Lifetime technical phone support from Graphtec America.
Floor stand and dual catch basket included on every FC9000 — no add-on accessory costs. Heavy-gauge steel construction designed for production environments.
Clean accurate corners on thick materials and small designs. Automated cross-cut sheets jobs at the press of a button — eliminates manual cutting between jobs.
What’s Included
The 42″/1067mm floor-standing wide-format professional cutting plotter head with digital servo drive and 2 MB buffer.
Standard accessory — full floor stand. Ships in a separate box on the same pallet as the cutter head.
Standard accessory — keeps long cuts off the floor and prevents media damage during production runs.
Standard bladeholder and one 45° CB09UB Supersteel blade. Replacement blades available in our cutting plotter accessories.
Cutting Master 4 + Graphtec Pro Studio + Graphtec Studio for design and cut workflows. Cutting Master plug-in for Adobe Illustrator and CorelDRAW. 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 FC9000-100 in Action
Built for Industrial Production
The FC9000-100 is built for sign shops, vehicle wrap installers, window tint installers, automotive decorators, mid-format production environments. FC9000 cutters are Graphtec’s flagship professional line — engineered for shops where the cutter runs daily and downtime costs money.
Graphtec Cutting Plotter Model Comparison
How the FC9000 flagship line compares — and how it compares to the CE-tier CE8000-130 Plus. Browse all sizes in our cutting plotters category.
| Specification | CE8000-130 Plus 50″ | ★ FC9000-100 42″ — This Model | FC9000-140 54″ | FC9000-160 64″ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max. cutting width | 50″ | 42″ | 54″ | 64″ |
| Cutting force | 450 gf | 600 gf | 600 gf | 600 gf |
| Max cutting speed | 39 in/s | 58.5 in/s | 58.5 in/s | 58.5 in/s |
| Registration system | ARMS 9.0 | ARMS 8.0 | ARMS 8.0 | ARMS 8.0 |
| Warranty | 2 yr | 3 yr | 3 yr | 3 yr |
| Best for | Sign shops, daily production | Pro sign shops, window tint | Vehicle wraps, fleet graphics | Full vehicle wraps, industrial |
Need wider cutting capacity?
The FC9000-100 is the entry point to Graphtec’s flagship line. Step up to the FC9000-140 (54″) for vehicle wraps and fleet graphics, or the FC9000-160 (64″) for full-wide industrial production. Sign-shop work that doesn’t need 600gf force? Save with the CE8000-130 Plus (50″).
Setup & Operating Notes
Support & Warranty — Direct From Graphtec America
All warranty coverage, technical support, parts, service, and software help for the FC9000-100 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 (production-grade) |
| Drive System | Digital servo drive |
| Max. Cutting Area (W) | 1067mm (42″) |
| Mountable Media Width | Max 1219mm (48″) |
| Mountable Roll Media Weight | 30 kg (~66 lbs) |
| Push Rollers | 3 (pressure-adjustable) |
| Max. Cutting Speed | 58.5 in/s (1485 mm/s) (45° direction) |
| Max. Acceleration | 4 G |
| Cutting Force | 5.88 N (600 gf max) |
| Repeatability | ±0.1mm in plot up to 15 ft |
| Registration System | ARMS 8.0 (Advanced Registration Mark Sensing) + Datalink Barcode System |
Media & Tools
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Media Types | Marking film up to 25 mil / 0.63mm (PVC, vinyl, fluorescent, reflective, magnet, sandblast rubber) |
| 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, Ethernet 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX, USB Flash Memory Port (no wireless LAN) |
| 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 | LCD display + mechanical keys |
Software & OS Support
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Included Software | Cutting Master 4 + Graphtec Pro Studio + Graphtec Studio + 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 | 1605 × 700 × 1144mm (W × D × H, with stand) · ~63.2″ × 27.6″ × 45″ |
| Weight | Approx. 132 lbs (60 kg) |
| Power Source | AC 100–120V or AC 200–240V, 50/60 Hz (auto-switchover) |
| Power Consumption | Max 130W |
| Operating Environment | 10–35°C, 35–75% RH (non-condensing) |
| Warranty & Support | 3 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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