Secabo SC30 Operating Instructions Manual

For the sheet vinyl cutter

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

for the Sheet Vinyl Cutter
Secabo SC30
Congratulations on the purchase of your Secabo Sheet Vinyl Cutter!
Please carefully read the operating manual to easily integrate your unit into your production
environment.
Any type of reproduction of this operating manual requires the written permission of Secabo
GmbH. Changes and errors in the technical data and the product characteristics are reserved.
The Secabo GmbH is not liable for any direct or indirect damages occurring as a result of the use
of this product.
Version 1.0 (30.04.2018)
Secabo GmbH | Hochstatt 6-8 | 85283 Wolnzach | Germany | mail@secabo.com | www.secabo.com
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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Any type of reproduction of this operating manual requires the written permission of Secabo GmbH. Changes and errors in the technical data and the product characteristics are reserved. The Secabo GmbH is not liable for any direct or indirect damages occurring as a result of the use of this product.
  • Page 2: Safety Measures

    ● Always place the unit on a stable base to prevent it from falling down. ● Do not operate the unit during thunderstorms; it can be damaged or destroyed by lightning. Secabo GmbH | Hochstatt 6-8 | 85283 Wolnzach | Germany | mail@secabo.com | www.secabo.com...
  • Page 3: Items Included

    Front bars 1x Bar 1 for DIN A4 size 1x Bar 2 for DINA3 or A3 plus Certificate of DrawCut PRO (Sheet Cutter) license Fuse 5A Secabo GmbH | Hochstatt 6-8 | 85283 Wolnzach | Germany | mail@secabo.com | www.secabo.com...
  • Page 4 9. USB interface connector 10. SD-card interface connector (without assignment) 11. Carriage 12. The switch of bar 13. Front bar 14. Rubber Feet 15. Carriage Belt 16. Blade Holder Secabo GmbH | Hochstatt 6-8 | 85283 Wolnzach | Germany | mail@secabo.com | www.secabo.com...
  • Page 5: Control Panel

    S2: ​ T he position in back of the pinch roller,control the feeding. S3: ​ T he position in paper tray,checking if there is any paper in the tray and control the feeding. Secabo GmbH | Hochstatt 6-8 | 85283 Wolnzach | Germany | mail@secabo.com | www.secabo.com...
  • Page 6 ● Dual 24’’+ Color monitors(1900 Pixels+ Wide) ● 4.0Gb+ Video/Graphics card ● 2 Button Scrolling Wheel Mouse ● Sound & Speakers ● Microsoft Windows 7, 8 or 10 pro (64 bit) Secabo GmbH | Hochstatt 6-8 | 85283 Wolnzach | Germany | mail@secabo.com | www.secabo.com...
  • Page 7 Your Secabo Sheet Cutter is delivered with the cutting software DrawCut PRO. This software must be activated over the Internet. You do not necessarily need internet access on the computer, on which DrawCut will be installed. The activation can also be done on another computer.
  • Page 8 ● Click on Lapos Q Controller ● The Lapos Q module should now be running. Secabo GmbH | Hochstatt 6-8 | 85283 Wolnzach | Germany | mail@secabo.com | www.secabo.com...
  • Page 9 ○ 3. From the “Cutter” menu, click on “Check Cutter Compatibility” The software will then inform you if the machine has the required firmware and is ready to be used with the software. Secabo GmbH | Hochstatt 6-8 | 85283 Wolnzach | Germany | mail@secabo.com | www.secabo.com...
  • Page 10 ● Once completed, the software will now be calibrated, ready to use. Note:If the calibration process fails, ensure that the pen is making clear, sharp lines on the paper. Cutting the Sample test print Secabo GmbH | Hochstatt 6-8 | 85283 Wolnzach | Germany | mail@secabo.com | www.secabo.com...
  • Page 11 The sample test print contains a box that should measure 180mm x 180mm, which you can check after printing to confirm that the artwork is printing at the correct size. Secabo GmbH | Hochstatt 6-8 | 85283 Wolnzach | Germany | mail@secabo.com | www.secabo.com...
  • Page 12 ● Load the test print(s) into the sheet cutter. ● In the Barcode controller, set the Mark positions to match the position of the marks in this job. Secabo GmbH | Hochstatt 6-8 | 85283 Wolnzach | Germany | mail@secabo.com | www.secabo.com...
  • Page 13 Click “Start” to begin scanning and cutting the sheet. Note: If you are using plain paper, remember to use the pen tool, and not the blade tool! Secabo GmbH | Hochstatt 6-8 | 85283 Wolnzach | Germany | mail@secabo.com | www.secabo.com...
  • Page 14 ● Ensure that the page size for your artwork is set to either A4 or A3 (or for A3+, 320mmx480mm) ● Click on the “Contour Cut Wizard” so you can add the scanning marks and barcode. Secabo GmbH | Hochstatt 6-8 | 85283 Wolnzach | Germany | mail@secabo.com | www.secabo.com...
  • Page 15 You should ensure that the Top margin and the Bottom margin are set to the same value, so you can load the sheets upside down as well as the normal way. Secabo GmbH | Hochstatt 6-8 | 85283 Wolnzach | Germany | mail@secabo.com | www.secabo.com...
  • Page 16 ● Close the Contour Cutting Wizard with OK to return to the designing window. ● Load your artwork that you want to cut (using the “File” -> “Import” menu) Secabo GmbH | Hochstatt 6-8 | 85283 Wolnzach | Germany | mail@secabo.com | www.secabo.com...
  • Page 17 ● Click on “Create Cut Contour” to build the cutting contour ● Generate the cutting contour then click “Accept” Secabo GmbH | Hochstatt 6-8 | 85283 Wolnzach | Germany | mail@secabo.com | www.secabo.com...
  • Page 18 ● Duplicate the logo, using either the “Tile Array” tool, or manually making copies using the “+” key on the number pad. Secabo GmbH | Hochstatt 6-8 | 85283 Wolnzach | Germany | mail@secabo.com | www.secabo.com...
  • Page 19 ● Click “Contour Cut Wizard” again. Secabo GmbH | Hochstatt 6-8 | 85283 Wolnzach | Germany | mail@secabo.com | www.secabo.com...
  • Page 20 (Add CutJob). ● Make sure that the print is at 100% Secabo GmbH | Hochstatt 6-8 | 85283 Wolnzach | Germany | mail@secabo.com | www.secabo.com...
  • Page 21 ● After creating the printing PDF, click “Add Cutjob” Secabo GmbH | Hochstatt 6-8 | 85283 Wolnzach | Germany | mail@secabo.com | www.secabo.com...
  • Page 22 ● Put your prints into the Paper Tray and fix those with the Paper guideance. ● Run the Spooler in Drawcut Pro ● Click on Lapos Q Controller Secabo GmbH | Hochstatt 6-8 | 85283 Wolnzach | Germany | mail@secabo.com | www.secabo.com...
  • Page 23 ● Make sure that the settings for the paper size and the position of the marks are set similar to the job you created. I​ f you do not set this value correctly, the machine will not be able to load/eject the paper correctly. Secabo GmbH | Hochstatt 6-8 | 85283 Wolnzach | Germany | mail@secabo.com | www.secabo.com...
  • Page 24 Notice how you need to pay special attention to the exact place to measure from) ● Enable Batch Process, then click on start. Secabo GmbH | Hochstatt 6-8 | 85283 Wolnzach | Germany | mail@secabo.com | www.secabo.com...
  • Page 25 ● Connect the Sheet Cutter to a 230 V socket using the supplied power cable. ● Now switch on the cutter. Installing and adjusting the blade Blade Holder Secabo GmbH | Hochstatt 6-8 | 85283 Wolnzach | Germany | mail@secabo.com | www.secabo.com...
  • Page 26: Changing The Blade

    Different Types of Drag Knife Changing the blade ● Push the PIN of the blade holder, in advance you can take out the bottom Secabo GmbH | Hochstatt 6-8 | 85283 Wolnzach | Germany | mail@secabo.com | www.secabo.com...
  • Page 27: Adjusting The Blade Length

    ● To retract the cutter blade, turn the​ knob​ in the B direction. ● Confirm the adjustment by fixing the ​ l ock How to adjust the correct blade length Secabo GmbH | Hochstatt 6-8 | 85283 Wolnzach | Germany | mail@secabo.com | www.secabo.com...
  • Page 28 Be sure to adjust the blade length correctly. If the blade length is too long for the thickness of the medium being used, you may damage the writing panel and/or the blade itself. Secabo GmbH | Hochstatt 6-8 | 85283 Wolnzach | Germany | mail@secabo.com | www.secabo.com...
  • Page 29 ● Step 3: Tighten the screw Blade Offset and Overcut in Drawcut ● Both values can be set in Drawcut`s Vinyl Spooler Secabo GmbH | Hochstatt 6-8 | 85283 Wolnzach | Germany | mail@secabo.com | www.secabo.com...
  • Page 30 ○ If the corners of the squares are rounded, the offset setting is too low.Conversely, if the corners are too pointed, the offset setting is too high ● Overcut Secabo GmbH | Hochstatt 6-8 | 85283 Wolnzach | Germany | mail@secabo.com | www.secabo.com...
  • Page 31 ○ The general starting point and end point in cutting junction, need to change the parameters, mainly used for cutting thickness of ≥0.2 materials Loading the media ● Make sure that the media is flat Secabo GmbH | Hochstatt 6-8 | 85283 Wolnzach | Germany | mail@secabo.com | www.secabo.com...
  • Page 32 Secabo GmbH | Hochstatt 6-8 | 85283 Wolnzach | Germany | mail@secabo.com | www.secabo.com...
  • Page 33: Cutting Test

    Cutting test ● Place an A4 or an A3 sheet in front of the front bar Secabo GmbH | Hochstatt 6-8 | 85283 Wolnzach | Germany | mail@secabo.com | www.secabo.com...
  • Page 34: Drag Knifes

    ● For thicker materials, use knives specially suited for it (e.g. flock knife for flock). ● Frayed edges after cutting the foil indicate a blunt drag knife. Replace worn blades immediately! Secabo GmbH | Hochstatt 6-8 | 85283 Wolnzach | Germany | mail@secabo.com | www.secabo.com...
  • Page 35: Technical Data

    Weight with packaging 55,8 kg Dimensions (W x H x D) 655 x 510 x 370mm Packing Dimensions (W x H x 840 x 690 x 550mm Secabo GmbH | Hochstatt 6-8 | 85283 Wolnzach | Germany | mail@secabo.com | www.secabo.com...
  • Page 36 Norm / Standard: EN 60204-1:2006 Technische Dokumente bei / Technical documents at: Secabo GmbH, Hochstatt 6-8, 85283 Wolnzach, Germany Dipl. Ing. Fabian Franke Dipl. Ing.(FH) Bernhard Schmidt Secabo GmbH | Hochstatt 6-8 | 85283 Wolnzach | Germany | mail@secabo.com | www.secabo.com...

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