The control panel and LCD display provides a simple interface to adjust the machine settings. Up to eight cutting conditions can be saved for rapid recall. The cutting speed, cutting force, tool type, offset value and acceleration (quality) can be specified for each memory. Commonly-used function controls such as instantaneous pause, cutting plotting/condition set-ups, test cut and new origin are directly accessible on the control panel for added user efficiency.

The CE5000 comes with a drawing program for Windows 2000/XP: ROBO Master Pro version 2.5 now with AutoTracing, as well as the completely updated (and cross-platform) Cutting Master 2 Production Manager and Plug-in for Adobe? Illustrator? version 8 through CS2 and CorelDRAW including X3 (Windows 2000/XP) and Adobe Illustrator 10 through CS2 on Mac OS X 10.2 and newer, including the latest Mac models running Intel Core Processors.

USB 2.0 (1.1 backward compatible) and RS232C ports connect with virtually any computer.

The precisely crafted media supply system, as an integrated part of the floor stand (standard for both CE5000-60 & the CE5000-120), ensures accurate loading of media material and makes demanding long-length tracking and repetitive job operations effortless. The CE5000's media tracking capability is further enhanced when the optional media catch basket is utilized as another integrated part of its floor stand.

The Auto Pre-Feed function automatically unwinds and pre-feeds roll media as neede This feature enhances the plotter's tracking capability and is useful for unattended repeat jobs and long-length projects. With Auto Pre-Feed active, the CE5000 advances the media to a user-specified distance, upon recognition of plot data exceeding the pre-fed length.