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- Page 1 CMC Model 8500e Rev 2 MatDesigner Software ™ Getting Started Manual 8500e with SwitchBlade Technology Revision E MatDesigner™...
- Page 2 Wizard™ International, Inc., 4600 116th St. SW, PO Box 66, Mukilteo, WA 98275 888/855-3335 Fax: 425/551-4350 wizardint.com NOTES:...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Packing List ....................7 Check Contents ......................7 Equipment Required ....................7 Setting up the 8500e Board ...............8 Setting up the Stand or Wall Mount ............8 Assembling the Wall Mount ................8 Assembling the Stand ..................8 Taking the Board out of the Box ...............8 Black Protective Covering Sheet ..............10... - Page 4 Wizard™ International, Inc., 4600 116th St. SW, PO Box 66, Mukilteo, WA 98275 888/855-3335 Fax: 425/551-4350 wizardint.com Turn on the System .................. Turn on ECU ...................... Boot up the CPU ...................... Configuration Diskette ................ Design Your First Mat ................ Edit New Mat ...................... Opening Size .........................
- Page 5 Help Menu ...................... Help Screen ......................5 Contents ......................5 Index ........................5 Search .........................6 Favorites ......................6 Print ........................6 Troubleshooting ..................7 Cuts Look Wavy ....................7 Blade Keeps Breaking ..................7 Frequently Asked Questions ..............7 \Manuals\GettingStartedManual8500eRev2 10/02/08...
- Page 6 Wizard™ International, Inc., 4600 116th St. SW, PO Box 66, Mukilteo, WA 98275 888/855-3335 Fax: 425/551-4350 wizardint.com NOTES:...
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Page 7: Packing List
Note that only the items ordered will be shipped, therefore the number of boxes may be different. Read this Manual before installing and operating the equipment. Save Packaging. Equipment Required Stand or Wall Mount - Must be Assembled First before unpacking the Wizard™ CMC 1/4" female fitting on main airline, or quick disconnect attachment 110 volt electrical outlet Air Source - You will also need an air compressor that puts out between 100psi and 120psi. -
Page 8: Setting Up The 8500E Board
Setting up the 8500e Board Congratulations on the acquisition of your new Wizard™ - welcome aboard! The first step toward using your new Wizard Mat Cutter is to set up your Stand or Wall Mount, then unpack the Wizard and install it. The following instructions will show you how to set up your Wizard. Begin by clearing an area for the Wizard. The board requires at least 80" wide by 65" high (203 x 165 cm). The minimum space required for the computer, monitor, mouse and keyboard is 26"... - Page 9 4. Unscrew the two Air Lines on the bottom back of the Board, and make sure that the Air Lines on the back of the Board are not pinched as you place the Board on the Stand. Reattach the Air Lines on the inside of the Stand Arms to ensure maximum air flow.
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Page 10: Black Protective Covering Sheet
Wizard™ International, Inc., 4600 116th St. SW, PO Box 66, Mukilteo, WA 98275 888/855-3335 Fax: 425/551-4350 wizardint.com Black Protective Covering Sheet The face of the CMC is covered by a black Sintra protective sheet. This is used to protect your CMC. Do not remove the Sintra. -
Page 11: Unlock The Gantry Wheels
T-Nut from channel. Unlock the Gantry Wheels *IMPORTANT: DO NOT Operate the Wizard without first unlocking the Gantry Wheels!* 1. The wheels on the Gantry are attached to a bar which is locked into place for shipping purposes. Locate the center Allen Screw located at the bottom of the Gantry (Fig A);... -
Page 12: Check Squareness
3. Place the two Allen Screws and the washers you removed into the holes provided on the lower Gantry Plate (Fig E). These multipurpose Allen Screws WILL BE USED during the lifetime of your Wizard, so it is important to place them here. Only screw them in enough until the screw slightly protrudes from the back of the Plate. -
Page 13: Check The Toothed Belt Lines
Check the Toothed Belt Lines Move the Gantry to the right and back. Looking at the upper Toothed Belt, slowly move the Gantry toward the right again until you see a red line on the Toothed Belt. Confirm that the red line lines up with the red line on the Toothed Pulley (Fig C). If they don’t, call Help Desk. Without moving the Gantry, look at the lower Toothed Belt and make sure the red lines line up on the Toothed Belt and the Toothed Pulley (Fig D). - Page 14 Wizard™ International, Inc., 4600 116th St. SW, PO Box 66, Mukilteo, WA 98275 888/855-3335 Fax: 425/551-4350 wizardint.com 3. Roll the Head up on the Gantry until it lines up to the Head Grabber Arm on the right side of the Gantry. (Fig E-F).
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Page 15: Expose The Blade
Fig C: Lift the Head up carefully away from the Board as you roll the Gantry to the left to avoid striking the Foot Block against the edge of the Board. *WARNING: Do not run the Wizard without the Blade Cartridge in place as the Blade Cartridge Release Lever could be damaged. *... -
Page 16: Installing The St 500 Straight Line Trimmer
Wizard™ International, Inc., 4600 116th St. SW, PO Box 66, Mukilteo, WA 98275 888/855-3335 Fax: 425/551-4350 wizardint.com Installing the ST 500 Straight Line Trimmer Slide on the Straight Line Trimmer NOTE: A Blade has been installed, so take care when handling the Straight Line Trimmer. -
Page 17: Hooking Up The Gantry And St 500 Air Lines
*Be VERY CAREFUL when connecting the large Board Cable. Align the four in-line pins carefully before applying pressure to plug them in. If forced in incorrectly, they WILL cause malfunction of the Wizard Mat Cutting system.* 1. The Board Cable connects between the ECU (Electrical Control Unit) and the Gantry. The ECU is the black shoebox-sized peripheral with a row of LEDs. - Page 18 Wizard™ International, Inc., 4600 116th St. SW, PO Box 66, Mukilteo, WA 98275 888/855-3335 Fax: 425/551-4350 wizardint.com 7. Connect Blue Connector from the top of the Gantry to the Blue Connector on the back of the Board. 8. Turn on the Air.
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Page 19: Calibration And Alignment Of The Straight Line Trimmer
Calibration and Alignment of the Straight Line Trimmer Using the Straight Line Trimmer *Do not press down on the Trimmer Handle while moving in an upwards direction, or you will break the Blade.* 1. Place at least one piece of matboard larger than the mat being trimmed behind the Straight Line Trimmer to avoid cutting into the Board. - Page 20 Wizard™ International, Inc., 4600 116th St. SW, PO Box 66, Mukilteo, WA 98275 888/855-3335 Fax: 425/551-4350 wizardint.com 5. Cut the mat again... remember we are looking at the bottom of the mat. When the bottom of the matboard cuts the correct width, retighten the Locking Nut (Arrow in Fig C) to keep the Alignment Adjustment Screw from moving.
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Page 21: Install Hoods
Install Hoods Install the upper and lower Hoods using the screws included (Fig A and B); each Hood has one screw. Fig A. Fig B. Fig A: Install bottom hood. Fig B: Install upper hood. Hook up Computer Hook up Computer Peripherals Hook up the Computer, monitor, keyboard, and mouse by plugging in the color-coded plugs into the matching ports on the back of the computer. -
Page 22: Connect The Ecu
Wizard™ International, Inc., 4600 116th St. SW, PO Box 66, Mukilteo, WA 98275 888/855-3335 Fax: 425/551-4350 wizardint.com Connect the ECU *WARNING: HIGH VOLTAGE! No user serviceable parts inside the ECU.* 1. Connect USB Cable (Fig B) (USB-B end) to back of the ECU (Fig A). -
Page 23: Turn On The System
Fig A: Turn on the ECU by pressing 1 on the toggle on the back. Fig B: Turn on the computer. *Your Wizard will NOT cut until you turn ECU ON by pressing in the 1 (may look like a sideways dash) on the toggle switch.*... -
Page 24: Configuration Diskette
Wizard™ International, Inc., 4600 116th St. SW, PO Box 66, Mukilteo, WA 98275 888/855-3335 Fax: 425/551-4350 wizardint.com Configuration Diskette If your Wizard arrived with a Configuration Diskette, place the diskette in the A:\ drive and follow the instructions on the la- bel. Design Your First Mat Edit New Mat Click Edit New Mat (Fig A) from the Main Screen. Stay on the Single Tab (Fig B). -
Page 25: Outside Size
Borders Enter 2 (5 cm) for the Bottom, Top and Side mat border widths (Fig D). The Arrow indicator shows whether the borders are applied to the top layer down or the bottom layer up, as set in Defaults under Borders. NOTE: You can select the Borders Order in the Defaults under New Openings Screen. -
Page 26: Select Template
Wizard™ International, Inc., 4600 116th St. SW, PO Box 66, Mukilteo, WA 98275 888/855-3335 Fax: 425/551-4350 wizardint.com Select Template For our first mat, we're going to leave the Template as a rectangle. Fig G. Fig G. Leave the Template as a Rectangle. Go to Cut Preview to Cut Your First Mat Click Cut (Fig A) to go to the Cut Preview (Fig B). Clicking Back on the Cut Preview will return you to the New Openings Screen where you can change the dimensions for the next mat. -
Page 27: Click Cut
When cutting from the back, place the matboard face down on the CMC (facing away from you) (Fig D). Make sure the mat- board nestles tightly under the Horizontal Clamp and the Vertical Clamp of the CMC. Fig C. Fig D. Fig C: Cut from Front/Back Indicator. -
Page 28: After The Cmc Has Cut The Mat
Wizard™ International, Inc., 4600 116th St. SW, PO Box 66, Mukilteo, WA 98275 888/855-3335 Fax: 425/551-4350 wizardint.com You can also Align the Head without cutting by clicking on the Power button on the Cut Preview. Fig A. Fig B. Fig C. -
Page 29: Using The 5º Cartridge
Using the 45º Cartridge Changing the Blade To change the Blade, push the Blade Cartridge Release down (Fig A). The Blade Cartridge will pop out. Carefully pull the Blade out of the Blade Cartridge, taking care of the sharp edge (Fig B). Place the fresh Blade into the Blade Cartridge with the longest straight side to the right and the bevel face down. -
Page 30: Using The 90° Cartridge
Wizard™ International, Inc., 4600 116th St. SW, PO Box 66, Mukilteo, WA 98275 888/855-3335 Fax: 425/551-4350 wizardint.com Using the 90° Cartridge Changing the Blade The biggest visual difference between the 45° Cartridge and the 90° Cartridge is that the 90° Cartridge is green and has a cover over the Blade. -
Page 31: Aborting A Cut
Aborting a Cut If for any reason you need to Abort a cut, hit the Emergency Stop Button located in the lower left portion of the Board (Fig A). The CMC will immediately stop cutting. Restarting after an Abort Wait for the Cut Preview Screen to stop displaying the "Press Spacebar to PAUSE" and the "Press Any Other Key to ABORT" screens before pulling out the Emergency Stop Button. -
Page 32: Design A Different Mat
Wizard™ International, Inc., 4600 116th St. SW, PO Box 66, Mukilteo, WA 98275 888/855-3335 Fax: 425/551-4350 wizardint.com Design a Different Mat Select a Different Template Now that you have Clicked Back from the Cut Preview to return to the New Openings Screen, you can easily change the size for the next mat by entering different numbers in the fields. But, let's say that this time we want to make an Oval opening instead... -
Page 33: Put Matboard On The Cmc
Fig C: Cut from Front/Back Indicator. Fig D: Place matboard into the CMC. Click Cut Click Cut to cut the mat (Fig E). Because the motors are still engaged, the Wizard will automatically begin to cut. You will not need to Align the Head again until the software requests you to (i.e., after motors idle for a long period or after an Abort). Fig E. -
Page 34: Where To Find More Information
Other MatDesigner manuals are located both on the installation CD and on the MatDesigner computer, and can be reprinted on any printer. Click on Help from the Editor, or, for most computers, Click on Start, then Programs, then the Wizard directory, then Help. -
Page 35: Contents
Help Screen The Help screen will appear and display information about the current item. The current topic will be highlighted on the topics list on the left. Fig D. Fig D: The Help screen. Contents You can navigate through the help topics manually through the Contents Tab. Click on a topic to display the Help information. Click + to expand a topic;... -
Page 36: Search
Wizard™ International, Inc., 4600 116th St. SW, PO Box 66, Mukilteo, WA 98275 888/855-3335 Fax: 425/551-4350 wizardint.com Search Type in a keyword to search for and Click List Topics. Select one of the Topics listed and Click Display to display the Help information. -
Page 37: Troubleshooting
CMC” in this document for further instructions. If the Wizard is not cutting the outside of the mat, re-measure the mat again and make sure that it was trimmed down to the correct size. If the Wizard is cutting the outside of the mat, see the Configurations section of the Manual to determine if the Opening Adjustment needs to be adjusted. - Page 38 Wizard™ International, Inc., 4600 116th St. SW, PO Box 66, Mukilteo, WA 98275 888/855-3335 Fax: 425/551-4350 wizardint.com Q: Does Wizard offer training? A: Refer to our website at www.wizardint.com and our newsletters for locations and dates. Q: How do I order Blades? A: You can access our Web Store on our website at www.wizardint.com or by calling Order Processing at 888/855-3335.
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