Name: Graphtec CE5000-120
Brand: Graphtec
SKU: OC-779
Price: 1425.00 USD
Availability: InStock

Graphtec CE5000-120 Professional Cutting Plotter – 48 Inch

The Graphtec CE5000-120 is a professional 48-inch-class cutting plotter designed for sign-making businesses, advertising studios, print shops, and vinyl graphics production. Featuring a digital servo drive system and a grit-rolling media feed mechanism, it delivers reliable cutting performance for a wide range of marking film applications.

With a maximum cutting force of up to 450 gf and a cutting speed of up to 1,000 mm/s at a 45-degree direction, the CE5000-120 is built to handle demanding production workflows. Its wide-format cutting area supports large graphics, signage, decals, and other professional vinyl cutting projects.

Key Features

48-Inch-Class Cutting Width: Suitable for wide-format vinyl graphics and signage.
High Cutting Force: Adjustable cutting force up to 450 gf across 39 levels, as stated in the product description.
High-Speed Cutting: Up to 1,000 mm/s at a 45-degree direction.
Digital Servo Drive: Provides controlled and precise cutting performance.
Eight Preset Cutting Conditions: Makes it easier to configure settings for different jobs.
Advanced Cutting Controls: Includes tangential control mode, down-force offset, pen-up speed adjustment, and blade-wear monitoring.
Flexible Connectivity: RS-232C serial and USB 2.0 Full Speed interfaces.
Professional Workflow Support: Compatible with supported legacy Graphtec software and print-and-cut workflows.

Technical Specifications

Model	Graphtec CE5000-120
Cutting Width Class	48-inch class
CPU	32-bit CPU
Configuration	Grit-rolling media feed system
Drive System	Digital servo
Maximum Cutting Area	1,213 mm × 50 m
Guaranteed Precision Area	1,194 mm × 5 m
Compatible Media Width	Minimum 85 mm; maximum 1,346 mm
Maximum Media Thickness	0.25 mm
Maximum Cutting Speed	Up to 1,000 mm/s at a 45-degree direction, according to the supplied series specifications
Programmable Cutting Speed	Selectable settings from 1–10 cm/s, followed by higher settings in specified increments; maximum settings depend on configuration
Maximum Cutting Force	4.4 N (450 gf), adjustable across 39 levels as stated in the product description
Minimum Character Size	Approximately 5 mm for alphanumeric characters; depends on font and media
Mechanical Resolution	0.005 mm
Programmable Resolution	GP-GL: 0.1 / 0.05 / 0.025 / 0.01 mm; HP-GL: 0.025 mm
Repeatability	0.1 mm or less per 2 m under specified conditions
Tool Capacity	1 pen/tool holder
Compatible Cutter	Supersteel cutter blades
Compatible Pen	Water-based fiber-tip pens
Compatible Media	PVC marking film, fluorescent film, and reflective film up to 0.25 mm thick, excluding high-luminosity reflective film

Control Panel and Cutting Functions

The built-in front control panel provides access to essential cutting parameters and advanced functions for managing production settings.

Eight preset cutting conditions
Adjustable cutting force and speed
Tangential control mode
Down-force offset adjustment
Pen-up speed adjustment
Blade-wear monitoring
GP-GL and HP-GL command selection

Connectivity and Interface

Serial Interface	RS-232C, 25-pin connector
USB Interface	USB 2.0 Full Speed
Buffer Capacity	2 MB
Command Languages	GP-GL and HP-GL
Display	Liquid crystal display, 16 characters × 1 row

Software Compatibility

The CE5000 software ecosystem supports design preparation, cutting job management, and print-and-cut workflows on compatible legacy systems.

ROBO Master Pro 2.5: Drawing software for supported legacy Windows systems, including AutoTracing functionality.
Cutting Master 2: Production Manager and plug-in for supported Adobe Illustrator and CorelDRAW versions.
Print-and-Cut Workflow: Supported Cutting Master 2 versions can add registration marks, prepare layouts for cutting, and configure plotter cutting conditions.

The software information supplied for this model references older Windows and Mac OS versions. Compatibility with current operating systems and modern design software is not guaranteed. Verify driver and plug-in availability before purchase.

Power and Operating Environment

Rated Power Supply	100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Power Consumption	100 VA
Operating Temperature	10–35°C
Operating Humidity	35–75% RH
Environment for Guaranteed Precision	16–32°C and 35–70% RH

Physical Specifications

Dimensions (W × D × H): Approximately 1,487 × 744 × 1,194 mm
Weight: Approximately 40 kg

Recommended Applications

Wide-format vinyl signage and lettering
Sticker and decal production
Window graphics and promotional displays
Reflective and fluorescent film cutting, subject to media compatibility
Print-and-cut graphics using supported software
Advertising agencies, sign shops, and professional graphics studios

Important Notes

The CE5000-120 is a legacy cutting plotter model. Check the unit's condition, accessories, and software availability when purchasing used or refurbished equipment.
The stated 450 gf maximum cutting force and 39-level adjustment range follow the supplied product introduction. The supplied series table groups cutting-force specifications across models, so confirm the exact specifications for the unit offered.
Maximum cutting speed depends on the direction of movement and operating conditions.
Dimensions and weight are approximate and may vary with included accessories or stand configuration.
Media compatibility and cutting accuracy depend on the material, blade, settings, and operating environment.

Professional Wide-Format Cutting Performance

The Graphtec CE5000-120 combines a wide cutting area, digital servo control, adjustable cutting conditions, and flexible connectivity in a professional 48-inch-class platform. It is a practical choice for businesses producing large vinyl graphics, signs, decals, and other marking-film applications, provided its legacy software requirements are compatible with the intended workflow.

Graphtec CE5000-120