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  • Page 1 User’s Manual Rev 004...
  • Page 2 FCC compliance, could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. DOC Notice The SummaCut-series cutters do not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise for digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.
  • Page 3 Registering Your Cutter Please register your cutter on the following link: http://www.summa.be/registration.html Contact Information All inquiries, comments or suggestions concerning this and other Summa manuals should be directed to: North America and Eastern United States Europe, Africa and Middle Asia Pacific...
  • Page 4 SummaCut is Summa’s most popular and affordable line of vinyl cutters. They offer tracking accuracy, speed and features not found in other affordably-priced cutters. SummaCut now offers the unrivaled Optical POsitioning Sensor OPOS X. This manual is a reference guide for installing and operating the SummaCut cutter models.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    1.4 Connecting the Cutter to a Computer ............. 1-11 1.4.1 USB connection ........................1-11 1.4.1.1 Connecting the SummaCut cutter to a PC using a USB cable ....1-11 1.4.1.2 Connecting the SummaCut cutter to a Mac using a USB cable ....1-12 1.4.2 RS-232 Connection ......................
  • Page 6 SummaCut cutter User’s Manual Basic Operation ....................2-1 2.1 LCD AND CONTROL PANEL ................. 2-1 2.1.1 Control Panel ..........................2-2 2.1.1.1 The menu key ....................2-2 2.1.1.2 The exit key ......................2-2 2.1.1.3 The enter key ..................... 2-2 2.1.1.4 The test key ......................
  • Page 7 SummaCut cutter User’s Manual Detailed Operation ..................4-1 4.1 Introduction......................4-1 4.2 Main Menu ......................4-1 4.2.1 Velocity ............................4-2 4.2.2 TurboCut ............................ 4-2 4.2.3 Pressure ............................4-2 4.2.4 Knife offset ..........................4-2 4.2.5 Pouncing Gap ........................... 4-2 4.2.6 User Config..........................4-2 4.2.7...
  • Page 8 SummaCut cutter User’s Manual Maintenance and Cleaning ................5-1 5.1 Introduction......................5-1 5.1.1 Cleaning the drive system ....................5-1 5.1.2 Cleaning the media sensor ....................5-2 5.1.3 Cleaning the Y-Guide Rail ....................5-2 5.1.4 Changing the fuse ........................5-3 Specs and General Information ..............6-1 6.1 Models ........................
  • Page 9 1-7 Mounting the cutter on the stand ....................... 1-3 1-8 installing the basket ..........................1-3 1-9 position of a cutter on a table ....................... 1-4 1-10 SummaCut cutter, front view ......................1-5 1-11 SummaCut cutter, rear view ....................... 1-7 1-12 Properly grounded connection ......................1-9 1-13 media is loaded and cutter is ready ....................

  • Page 10: Setup

    1 Setup 1.1 Unpacking the Cutter NOTE: Save the shipping box and any other packaging items in case the cutter needs to be shipped. Do not ship the cutter without first completely repacking it in its original packaging. Before unpacking the cutter, make sure that there is enough space to assemble the stand and to set the cutter aside to insert the stand screws.

  • Page 11: Setting Up The Machine With A Stand

    SummaCut cutter User’s Manual 1.1.2 Setting up the machine with a stand 1. Verify that the stand and basket come with all the accessories. The box containing the stand should contain following: a. 2 legs b. 2 feet c. 1 horizontal panel d.

  • Page 12: Mounting The 4 Casters

    SummaCut cutter User’s Manual 4. Mount the horizontal panel. Make sure that the hollow side is orientated to the same side as the long ends of the feet (this would then be the rear). FIG 1-5 MOUNTING HORIZONTAL PANEL 5. Turn the stand upside down and mount the 4 casters (put the nut first in the casters, then use the 12mm wrench.

  • Page 13: Setting Up The Machine Without A Stand

    SummaCut cutter User’s Manual 1.1.3 Setting up the machine without a stand The smaller models are equipped with an extra media guide. In order not to damage this part, special attention is requested when putting a machine on a surface. This media guide should always be over an edge.

  • Page 14: Summacut Cutter Components

    SummaCut cutter User’s Manual 1.2 SummaCut Cutter Components 1.2.1 The Cutter as viewed from the front FIG 1-10 1-10 SUMMACUT CUTTER, FRONT VIEW 1. Pinch rollers: The pinch rollers clamp the media to the drive system to ensure accurate tracking. The D120 has one and the D140 and D160 have two extra pinch rollers to ensure that wide media stays flat in the middle.
  • Page 15 SummaCut cutter User’s Manual 5. Tool carriage: The tool carriage is the mount for the knife holder, pen or pouncing tool. It has also holds the Optical POSitioning sensor (OPOS). 6. Cutting strip: A self-healing orange strip helps avoid any damage to the knife tip when no media has been loaded.

  • Page 16: The Cutter As Viewed From The Back

    3. The fuse box: The fuse is located at the right side of the power entry module. Check the specification section to see which fuse is used in the SummaCut cutter. CAUTION: For continued protection against risk of fire, replace only with the same type and rating of fuse.
  • Page 17 10. Media basket: The stand and linen media basket come as standard equipment with all 120, 140 and 160 SummaCut cutters. 11. Roll media guide bushes: The two flange guides serve to keep the media roll in place when media is pulled from the roll.

  • Page 18: Connecting The Cutter To The Mains

    SummaCut cutter User’s Manual 1.3 Connecting the Cutter to the Mains 1.3.1 Grounding (“Earthing”) CAUTION: An insulated ground conductor must be installed as part of the branch circuit that supplies power to the wall outlet to which the cutter is connected. The ground conductor...

  • Page 19: Powering-On The Cutter

    SummaCut cutter User’s Manual 1.3.3 Powering-on the cutter CAUTION: Be sure the power switch is turned off before connecting the power cord (the “0” side of the ON/OFF rocker switch should be pressed). WARNING KEEP FINGERS AND OTHER BODY PARTS AWAY FROM THE CUTTING AREA. THERE ARE HAZARDOUS MOVING PARTS.

  • Page 20: Connecting The Cutter To A Computer

    USB series B 4-pin. The connector on the computer side of the cable should be USB A 4-pin. 1.4.1.1 Connecting the SummaCut cutter to a PC using a USB cable 1. Power off the cutter.

  • Page 21: Connecting The Summacut Cutter To A Mac Using A Usb Cable

    SummaCut cutter User’s Manual 1.4.1.2 Connecting the SummaCut cutter to a Mac using a USB cable Mac OS 8.5 to OS 9.2 1. Power off the cutter. 2. Connect one end of the USB cable to a USB port on the computer.

  • Page 22: Rs-232 Connection

    Default settings of the RS-232 connection are listed in the table below. Baud rate 9600 Data Bits Parity none Stop Bits Flow Control Hardware or XON / XOFF TABLE 1-1 DEFAULT RS-232 SETTINGS OF THE SUMMACUT CUTTER Setup 1-13...

  • Page 23: Loading Media

    SummaCut cutter User’s Manual 1.5 Loading Media The following procedures apply mainly to the use of roll media. If you are using sheets, there are two options: For long sheets, roll up the sheet so that the alignment is identical to that of a roll.

  • Page 24: Loading Media

    SummaCut cutter User’s Manual 1.5.2 Loading media 1. Raise the pinch rollers by means of the pinch roller lever arm, which is located on the right-hand side of the cutter, next to the touch panel. FIG 1-16 1-16 PINCH ROLLER LEVER 2.

  • Page 25: Feeding Roll Media Without Using Media Flanges

    SummaCut cutter User’s Manual NOTE: If the flanges are not used (not recommended – tracking is not guaranteed), then make sure that the roll is caught between the two flange guides. FIG 1-19 1-19 FEEDING ROLL MEDIA WITHOUT USING MEDIA FLANGES 5.
  • Page 26 SummaCut cutter User’s Manual 7. Make sure that the media follows a straight path from the roll of material. To accomplish this, slide the media roll and flange guides from the left to the right along the media support rollers.

  • Page 27: Media Load Procedure

    SummaCut cutter User’s Manual 1.5.3 Media load procedure CAUTION: Do not place any objects in front of, or behind, the cutter that could interfere with cutter operation. Make sure the media is free to move forward and back. Keep hands, hair, clothing and jewelry away from moving parts.
  • Page 28 SummaCut cutter User’s Manual Changing origin. 1. Press to change the origin. The media will move to the new origin, values will appear on the LCD. The X value is the distance from the original origin; the Y value is the maximum cutting width.

  • Page 29: Tool Installation

    SummaCut cutter User’s Manual 1.6 Tool Installation SAFETY WARNING: The SummaCut cutters use razor-sharp knives. To avoid serious injury, use caution when installing, removing or otherwise handling the knife! 1.6.1 Knife installation A knife has been pre-installed in the cutter.

  • Page 30: Dual Clamp Drag Head

    SummaCut cutter User’s Manual Installing the drag knife 1. Remove the aluminum plunger from the plastic knife holder (5) by turning the knurled adjustment knob (3) counterclockwise until the plunger comes out of the holder. 2. Insert the conical, non-cutting end of the knife into the opening in the narrow end of the holder;...

  • Page 31: Knife Pressure Test Pattern

    SummaCut cutter User’s Manual Setting knife depth and pressure: (Media must be loaded in the cutter before knife pressure can be tested). WARNING Each keystroke can initiate an internal test or movement of head or media. Keep fingers and other body parts away from the cutting area.
  • Page 32 SummaCut cutter User’s Manual 4. Press twice to leave the knife pressure menu. CAUTION: After setting the cutting depth and/or the knife pressure, perform a thorough visual check of the knife blade, which can be seen protruding from the knife holder, and test cutting results on a scrap of vinyl media.

  • Page 33: Pen Installation

    1. Loosen the head clamp screw, and then remove the tool from the clamp. 2. Install the pen in the clamp and tighten the clamp screw. 3. The change of tool can either be input on the control panel or with Summa Cutter Control (PC only), or with the cutting software.

  • Page 34: Basic Operation

    2 Basic Operation 2.1 LCD AND CONTROL PANEL The liquid crystal display (LCD) contains one line of 16 characters. The LCD provides cutter status information during operations and displays menu options for the configuration of the cutter. FIG 2-1 TOUCH SCREEN The liquid crystal display (LCD) contains one line of 16 characters.

  • Page 35: Control Panel

    SummaCut cutter User’s Manual 2.1.1 Control Panel 2.1.1.1 The menu key The MENU key is used to reach the most common menu items of the cutter quickly. A last menu item in the row gives access to a submenu with which all the other functions of the cutter can be reached (see section 2.3).

  • Page 36: How To Set Tool Parameters

    (see section 2.4). NOTE: The SummaCut cutters will only perform according to specifications if a genuine Summa knife, pen or pouncing tool is installed. Do not replace the standard knife, pen or pouncing tool with products from other manufacturers.

  • Page 37: Changing Tool Pressure

    NOTE: Knife offset should be set each time the knife is changed and should be checked if the knife shows signs of wear. Typical knife offset for Summa knives is between 0.41 and 0.45 for standard knives, and between 0.9 and 0.97 for sandblast knives.

  • Page 38: Correct Knife Offset Pattern

    SummaCut cutter User’s Manual 4. Press to change the knife offset. The value will change 1. Press to perform the internal knife offset test. 2. Press to confirm the chosen knife offset. 3. Press to leave the offset unchanged. When the knife offset is set correctly, the test pattern looks like this:...

  • Page 39: How To Set Cutting Speed

    SummaCut cutter User’s Manual 2.3 How to Set Cutting Speed The actual speed at which the tool moves is determined by 4 different parameters. Speed (and acceleration) while the tool is down; speed (and acceleration) while tool is up. These 4 parameters have been bundled in one parameter to make changing speed fast and easy.
  • Page 40 SummaCut cutter User’s Manual ‘Velocity’ will appear on the LCD. 6. Press to choose the velocity parameter that needs to be changed. The menu can scroll between ‘UP’, ‘UP ACC’, ‘ACC’ and current velocity setting. 7. Press to change the value of the chosen parameter.

  • Page 41: How To Change The User (Quick Parameter Change)

    User’s Manual 2.4 How to Change the User (Quick Parameter Change) The SummaCut cutters include 4 user configurations, all of which consist of the same parameters. Each configuration can have unique parameter settings. This allows the cutter to be quickly and easily reconfigured for different types of jobs or media.

  • Page 42: How To Make Sure The Sign Has The Correct Size

    The cutters have been calibrated in the factory for standard 2-mil cast or 3-mil calendared vinyl. Each user (the SummaCut has a total of 4) can hold a different calibration factor. This is very helpful for multi-colored signs; it ensures that the parts in different colors match up, even if different types of vinyl media are used.

  • Page 43: Length Calibration Pattern

    SummaCut cutter User’s Manual FIG 2-7 LENGTH CALIBRATION PATTERN NOTE: The cutter will only be as accurate as the accuracy of the calibration. If the ruler (measuring device) is inaccurate, then re-calibrating may make the cutter’s accuracy worse. The accuracy of calibration will be directly reflected in the cuts. Set the cutter to Metric to do the calibration.

  • Page 44: Opos (Optical Positioning)

    3 OPOS (Optical POSitioning) 3.1 Introduction Contour cutting is made possible by the SummaCut highly accurate Optical Positioning System (OPOS). The OPOS sensor, which is mounted underneath the tool carriage, registers printed squares that are placed around the graphic. Because of this registration process, OPOS can determine the exact position of the printed graphic.

  • Page 45: Opos Calibration

    SummaCut cutter User’s Manual 3.2.1 OPOS calibration 1. Switch the cutter on and load black vinyl with white backing. NOTE: Black vinyl with white backing MUST be used when calibrating OPOS. Media calibration setting must be set to default value.

  • Page 46: Media Calibration

    SummaCut cutter User’s Manual 3.2.2 Media calibration Media calibration ensures that the sensor is able to recognize the markers. OPOS is calibrated at the factory to work on a wide range of media. However, certain media -- such as those with a high gloss -- may not work with the default settings. Before working with such materials, perform a media calibration test.
  • Page 47 SummaCut cutter User’s Manual 7. Use to maneuver the knife on top of a white area (the area should be at least 3 by 3 cm or 1” by 1”). 8. Press to confirm. The cutter will make a circular movement while it measures the reflection of the media. It will briefly display the measured values and display the message “put sensor on black area.”...

  • Page 48: Detailed Opos Operation

    SummaCut cutter User’s Manual 3.3 Detailed OPOS Operation 3.3.1 Creating the graphic with the markers 1. Create the graphic and contour cut line(s). For easier handling, place the contour line(s) on a different layer. NOTE: Do not place contour lines along the edges of graphics or the slightest movement in the media may result in an unsatisfactory cut.
  • Page 49 SummaCut cutter User’s Manual 4. Set the line style of the marker to None. Line styles of varying thickness can alter the size of the markers. Make sure there is a white margin of about 3 to 4 times the marker size around the marker (in the above picture this area is represented by a gray area).
  • Page 50 SummaCut cutter User’s Manual The Y-Distance (2) is the distance from the bottom of one marker to the bottom of the next marker along the Y-Axis. The Y-Distance must be known when setting the OPOS parameters manually. 10. Make sure the two rows of markers have not shifted along the X or Y Axes.

  • Page 51: Opos Xy

    SummaCut cutter User’s Manual 3.3.2 OPOS XY There exists a function in OPOS to compensate for curved printing errors in the Y axis also. This is called OPOS XY. An extra line needs to be printed with the design to be able to use the OPOS XY functionality.

  • Page 52: Printing The Graphic

    SummaCut cutter User’s Manual 3.3.3 Printing the graphic 1. Print the graphic and its markers with a printer (scale = 100%). When printing on a roll, make sure that the graphic’s Origin marker coincides with the media’s origin (1). 2. Make sure there is at least a 1cm (0.4in) margin on each side of the graphic (2). A 2cm (0.8in) margin is preferable.

  • Page 53: Loading The Graphic Into The Cutter

    SummaCut cutter User’s Manual 3.3.4 Loading the graphic into the cutter Load the printout into the cutter as described in section 1.5. Make sure that the marker indicating the Origin is situated at the bottom right corner of the cutter.
  • Page 54 SummaCut cutter User’s Manual 8. Press to change the value of the chosen parameter. The value will change on the LCD. 9. Press to confirm. An asterisk will appear before the value, indicating it is now the selected setting. 10. Press twice to leave the menu, or once to choose and go to 6.

  • Page 55: Registering The Markers

    SummaCut cutter User’s Manual 3.3.6 Registering the markers Most cutting software will initiate the special load procedure after the parameters are sent. If the software does not do this, then initiate the loading sequence from the cutter’s touch panel. Registering the markers: 1.

  • Page 56: Cutting The Contour

    SummaCut cutter User’s Manual 3.3.7 Cutting the contour 1. Make the layer containing the contour lines visible and printable. Do the opposite with the print data. 2. Make sure that the origin marker is also defined as a contour. This will be used as the origin for the cutting.

  • Page 57: Automating Tasks With Opos

    In rare cases, the distance between jobs needs to be set in the cutter itself. The only possible way to do this is to use Summa Cutter Control 3.4.2 Cutting the same graphic on multiple media sheets If the same graphic design has been printed on a multiple sheets, then this feature can be used.
  • Page 58 SummaCut cutter User’s Manual ‘System Setup’ will appear on the LCD. 4. Press ‘Confidence’ will appear on the LCD. 5. Use to scroll through the menu until ‘OPOS Settings’ is reached, press ‘X Distance’ will appear on the LCD. 6. Press until ‘Sheet Mode’...

  • Page 59: Position Media Fro Multiple Sheet

    SummaCut cutter User’s Manual NOTE: The second and any following sheets must be loaded in the cutter at the same position as and with the same orientation of the first sheet. When in OPOS sheet mode, the cutter stores the distance between edges of the sheet and the first OPOS marker.

  • Page 60: Opos Barcode

    User’s Manual 3.4.3 OPOS Barcode The SummaCut cutters can also read a barcode. Certain RIP’s have the ability to print a barcode together with the OPOS markers. This barcode can then be used to identify the job and retrieve the needed cut data automatically from the computer.
  • Page 61 SummaCut cutter User’s Manual 6. Press to change the value to ‘OPOS Barcode’. ‘OPOS Barcode’ stays on the LCD. 7. Press to confirm. An asterisk will appear before ‘OPOS Barcode’, indicating it is now the selected setting. 8. Now load as described in section 3.3.6.

  • Page 62: Cutting Through

    SummaCut cutter User’s Manual 3.5 Cutting through The cutting through functionality is focussed to cut simple shapes (e.g. rectangles). It is most used in combination with contour cutting. An interrupted cutting line makes sure that the material remains together thanks to the small media ‘bridges’.
  • Page 63 SummaCut cutter User’s Manual 6. Press to choose the Flex-Cut parameter that needs to be changed. The menu can scroll through from flex-cut mode, velocity, full pressure, full pressure cut- length, flex pressure and flex pressure cut-length. 7. Press to change the value of the chosen parameter.

  • Page 64: Combined Contour Cut And Cutting Through

    SummaCut cutter User’s Manual 13. Use to scroll through the menu until ‘Panels’ is reached, press ‘ON’ or ‘OFF’ will appear on the LCD, depending on whether paneling is already on or not.. 14. Press to choose the Panel-parameter that needs to be changed.

  • Page 65: Detailed Operation

    4 Detailed Operation 4.1 Introduction This section is a detailed list of all parameters that can be changed and tests that can be initiated from the control panel. Section 1 and 2 of this manual describe in detail the most commonly used touch screen manipulation.

  • Page 66: Velocity

    The value can be set between 1 mm and 50 mm. 4.2.6 User Config. The SummaCut cutters include 4 user configurations, all of which consist of the same parameters. Each configuration can have unique parameter settings. This allows the cutter to be quickly and easily reconfigured for different types of jobs or media.

  • Page 67: Recut

    SummaCut cutter User’s Manual 4.2.8 Recut The RECUT instruction recuts the last file sent to the cutter (provided that it fitted into the buffer). Press the key to execute the instruction. 4.2.9 Load This menu can be used when loading sheet material. During the loading, the maximum material length can be set.

  • Page 68: System Setup Menu

    SummaCut cutter User’s Manual 4.3 System Setup Menu (*) only available when the tool is set to drag knife FIG 4-2 CONFIGURATION MENU Detailed Operation...

  • Page 69: Confidence Test

    SummaCut cutter User’s Manual 4.3.1 Confidence test The confidence test performs a quick electrical and mechanical test of the cutter to make sure that the cutter is fully operational. A media sheet of at least A3/B-size should be used for this plot. This test is always cut at the left side of the loaded media. Press to start the test.

  • Page 70: Panels

    SummaCut cutter User’s Manual 4.3.5 Panels There are 4 specific parameters in the ‘Panels’ submenu: 1. Panels: This parameter switches panels on or off. 2. Panel size: This parameter determines the length of the panel. 3. Panel replot: This parameter determines if the design has to be cut more than once on top of itself, this per panel.

  • Page 71: Overcut

    OptiCut is default-set to OFF. 4.3.9 Emulation Lang. The SummaCut cutters support DM-PL , HP-GL , HP-GL/2 and Auto. DM-PL is the recommended plotting language and usually gives the best cutting quality. HP-GL emulates an HP 7585B, 7580B, 758X Series HPGL printer.

  • Page 72: Usb Class

    USB Class. Press to confirm or cancel. The default USB class mode is Summa USB port 1 (called standard on older machines - only this setting is compatible with older USB drivers). NOTE: The minimum USB driver version required for attaching more than 1 cutter to the same computer is 6.2.

  • Page 73: Parity

    SummaCut cutter User’s Manual 4.3.12 Parity The PARITY submenu is used to set or modify the byte format and parity type for serial communications between the cutter and the host computer. There is the choice between None, Mark, Even, and Odd.

  • Page 74: Rs232 Test

    4.3.15 Alignment Mode The OPOS settings are explained in detail in section 3, except for the Alignment mode. There are three additional alignment methods available on all SummaCut cutters: X- Alignment, XY-Alignment and XY-Adjustment. These alignment methods can be used if the combination of marker color – media color cannot be read by the OPOS sensor.

  • Page 75: Autoload

    SummaCut cutter User’s Manual 4.3.16 Autoload The Autoload option enables the user to the change the vinyl unroll procedure. When autoload is on, the cutter will automatically unroll the vinyl when needed. When the autoload option is set off, the operator should manually unroll enough media before starting to cut.

  • Page 76: Rom Revision

    SummaCut cutter User’s Manual 4.3.21 ROM Revision Press the button to view information about the cutter’s ROM revision. This information is often helpful to technicians when diagnosing problems over the telephone. 4.3.22 Media Sensor The media sensor detects whether media is loaded and also detect the end of the media.

  • Page 77: Calibrate Xy

    SummaCut cutter User’s Manual 4.3.24 Calibrate XY Length calibration allows the length of the lines cut to be adjusted to within the specifications. For instance, if a cut line should measure 100 mm exactly, the cutter can be adjusted for any discrepancy.

  • Page 78: Cal. Opos

    SummaCut cutter User’s Manual 4.3.27 Cal. OPOS This test calibrates the physical distance between the OPOS sensor and the knife tip. It is explained in section 3.2.1 4.3.28 OPOS Parameters The OPOS settings sub-menu is used to change the different OPOS parameters with the control panel.

  • Page 79: Maintenance And Cleaning

    5 Maintenance and Cleaning 5.1 Introduction The SummaCut cutter range has a number of sliding surfaces made of smooth metals and plastics. They are virtually friction-free and require no lubrication. They will, however, collect dust and lint that may affect the cutter’s performance. Keep the cutter as clean as possible by using a dust cover.

  • Page 80: Cleaning The Media Sensor

    Clean the media sensor by wiping them out with cotton swabs. FIG 5-2 MEDIA SENSOR SUMMACUT CUTTERS 5.1.3 Cleaning the Y-Guide Rail There are 2 V-shaped areas on the Y-guide rail on which the tools carriage slides from left to right.

  • Page 81: Changing The Fuse

    SummaCut cutter User’s Manual 5.1.4 Changing the fuse CAUTION: Before changing the fuse, make sure that the cutter is completely disconnected from its power source. CAUTION: For continued protection against risk of fire, replace only with the same type and rating of fuse: T2.0A, 250V SCHURTER SPT OR EQUIVALENT.

  • Page 82: Specs And General Information

    6 Specs and General Information 6.1 Models The SummaCut series are available in different sizes and different configurations. Depending on the region, certain sizes and or configurations may not be available. Also branding may be different. In this section we refer to the basic model names D60, D75, D120, D140 and D160.

  • Page 83: Software

    SummaCut cutter User’s Manual 6.2.4 Software WinPlot “Bridge” program to cut artwork created in other programs. Windows 2000,XP & Vista Connection by USB, serial, parallel or any printer port installed on operating system Import of simple AI, EPS and DXF files Plug-in for CorelDraw 11 ->...

  • Page 84: Cutter Accessories And Consumables

    SummaCut cutter User’s Manual 6.2.5 CUTTER ACCESSORIES AND CONSUMABLES The following accessories and consumables are available for your SummaCut cutter: Manual and driver CD User’s MD9045 Included English, German, French, Spanish, Italian and Dutch Power Supply Cables MC1184 (Europe) MC3545 (US)

  • Page 85: Technical Specification

    SummaCut cutter User’s Manual 6.3 Technical Specification 6.3.1 Machine dimensions D120 D140 D160 inch inch inch inch inch Height 11.8 11.8 1120 44.1 1145 45.1 1145 45.1 Width 1000 39.4 1150 45.3 1600 63.0 1750 68.9 1980 77.9 Depth 13.8 13.8...

  • Page 86: Media

    The FX-Series have different media specifications as the pinchrollers can only be set in 6 positions: Position Min. Material Width Max. Working Width Inch Inch 23.6 22.6 19.5 18.5 15.7 14.8 11.6 10.6 * Media sensor should be disabled in order to use this position. TABLE 4: SUMMACUT MEDIA SPECIFICATIONS Specifications...

  • Page 87: Performance

    USB series “B” receptacle : I/O Port connector Mating connector USB series “B” plug 16 MB Buffer Size TABLE 6: SUMMACUT INTERFACE SPECIFICATIONS 6.3.6 FIRMWARE Language DM/PL, HP-GL (758x emulation), HP-GL/2 Standard ASCII Supported character sets Supported fonts Sans serif (single stroke & medium)

  • Page 88: Environmental

    35 - 75 %, non condensing 35 - 75 %, non condensing Relative humidity TABLE 9: SUMMACUT ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS IMPORTANT HINT The use of dimensionally stable media is an essential pre-requisite to obtaining high cut quality. Additionally, media expansion or contraction may occur as a result of temperature variations.

  • Page 89: Cutter Accessories And Consumables

    SummaCut cutter User’s Manual 6.4 Cutter accessories and consumables The chart following contains descriptions and part numbers for the SummaCut accessories. Part description Part number Picture Manual and driver CD MD9045 Power cable (Regional differences, contact local dealer for exact part...

  • Page 90: Specifications

    SummaCut cutter User’s Manual Plotter pen MP06BK (set of 4) Drag knife holder for sandblast knife 391-363 Drag pouncing pin holder 391-595 Pouncing pin 391-592 Fuse MF9003 Cutting strip short 391-386 Cutting strip long 400-565 Pouncing strip 391-598 TABLE 6-1...

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