Intec ColorCut FB550 Series Installation & Setup Manual

Intec ColorCut FB550 Series Installation & Setup Manual

Dual tool, flatbed digital die-cutters

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Dual Tool, Flatbed Digital Die-Cutters
ColorCut FB550 Series
Installation & Setup Guide - English
Intec Printing Solutions - Manual for ColorCut flat bed series FB550 ....................................................................................... Page No: 1

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  • Page 1 Dual Tool, Flatbed Digital Die-Cutters ColorCut FB550 Series Installation & Setup Guide - English Intec Printing Solutions - Manual for ColorCut flat bed series FB550 ..................Page No: 1...
  • Page 2 Intec Printing Solutions - Manual for ColorCut flat bed series FB550 ..................Page No: 2...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    3.5.2 Calibration of the Sensor Offset to the Cutting Blade ......34 3.6 Performing a test cut ..................37 3.5.1 Calibration of the Creasing Tool to the Cutting Tool ......37 Intec Printing Solutions - Manual for ColorCut flat bed series FB550 ..................Page No: 3...
  • Page 4 Intec Printing Solutions - Manual for ColorCut flat bed series FB550 ..................Page No: 4...
  • Page 5: Chapter 1 -The Intec Colorcut Fb550 Flatbed Series

    Chapter 1 -The Intec ColorCut FB550 Flatbed Series Chapter 1 1.1 Introduction 1.2 Specification 1.3 Unpacking overview 1.4 Identifying key features of your ColorCut Flatbed 1.5 Overview of the Control Panel Intec Printing Solutions - Manual for ColorCut flat bed series FB550 ..................Page No: 5...
  • Page 6 Intec Printing Solutions - Manual for ColorCut flat bed series FB550 ..................Page No: 6...
  • Page 7: Introduction

    ColoCut Pro when designing and cutting your files Intec Printing Solutions - Manual for ColorCut flat bed series FB550 ..................Page No: 7...
  • Page 8: Specifications

    ‘give’ therefore providing a better crease. In addition, the gr ey superior cutting mat can extend the life of your cutting blade for cut-through applications. Intec Printing Solutions - Manual for ColorCut flat bed series FB550 ..................Page No: 8...
  • Page 9: Unpacking Contents Of The Colorcut (Overview)

    Software and license code. A Blade Holder , a selection of Cutting Blades, a Calibration Pen Tool and a Creasing Tool. Item (iv) - Manuals, USB & Power Cables *Optional on FB550 Intec Printing Solutions - Manual for ColorCut flat bed series FB550 ..................Page No: 9...
  • Page 10: Unpacking Contents Of Colorcut Flatbed (Detailed)

    M2 Six Angle Wrench Used to adjust the height of the creasing ball 10A Fuse Please use this guide to set up your ColorCut Hardware. Intec Printing Solutions - Manual for ColorCut flat bed series FB550 ..................Page No: 10...
  • Page 11: Identifying Key Features Of Your Colorcut Flatbed

    Cutting Area.... Vacuum bed and Contour Cutting Area. ⑨ ⑩ Belt......Drives the tool carriage forwards and backwards Stabilisation feet..Footing for machine when not using the stand. Intec Printing Solutions - Manual for ColorCut flat bed series FB550 ..................Page No: 11...
  • Page 12: The Control Panel (Overview Of Navigation)

    Using a Test Cut you can check Blade Depth and pr essure for cutting and also confirm if the creasing Tool is perfectly aligned to Cutting T ool. Intec Printing Solutions - Manual for ColorCut flat bed series FB550 ..................Page No: 12...
  • Page 13 USB interface connector Used to connect the cutter to a computer via the USB interface. ⑮ SDcard interface connector N/A - This feature is unavailable. Intec Printing Solutions - Manual for ColorCut flat bed series FB550 ..................Page No: 13...
  • Page 14: Chapter 2 - Tools For The Intec Colorcut Flatbed

    Chapter 2 - TOOLS for the Intec ColorCut Flatbed Chapter 2 2.1 Types of cutter blades 2.2 Blade Holder introduction 2.3 Replacing the blade 2.4 Blade length (Adjustment)
  • Page 15: Cutter Blades (An Overview Of Blade Types)

    Mark sensor (Red light) and the centre of Tool1 (The blade). * Maximum cutting depth is defined by the machine type rather than the blade (which is 600 mic ons) Intec Printing Solutions - Manual for ColorCut flat bed series FB550 ..................Page No: 15...
  • Page 16: The Blade Holder - An Introduction

    4. Replace the blade by following the blade steps above (Note: You cannot push the pin as you do with standard blades as the circlip prevents the blade being removed. Intec Printing Solutions - Manual for ColorCut flat bed series FB550 ..................Page No: 16...
  • Page 17: Blade Length - (Adjustment)

    • To extend the cutter blade, turn the knob in the direction. Ⓑ • To retract the cutter blade, turn the knob in the direction. Ⓑ Ⓐ Intec Printing Solutions - Manual for ColorCut flat bed series FB550 ..................Page No: 17...
  • Page 18: Chapter 3 - Installation Of Your Colorcut Flatbed

    Chapter 3 - INSTALLATION of your ColorCut Flatbed INSTALLATION overview 3.1 Basic overview of installation steps 3.2. Parts for assembly 3.2.1 Stand components 3.2.2 Vacuum Pump components 3.3.1 Assembly of the stand and cutter 3.3.2 Connecting the Vacuum pump 3.4. Connecting and Power on the Cutter 3.4.1 Turning on the Cutter 3.4.2 Connecting to a Computer 3.5 Installing Tools...
  • Page 19: Overview Of Installation Steps

    Select your cutting matt, (Felt or Green matt) and load your media . Use TEST cut to perform a cutting test and adjust blade if necessary. (Please refer to your ColorCut Prosoftware Manual. INSTALLATION FINISHED Intec Printing Solutions - Manual for ColorCut flat bed series FB550 ..................Page No: 19...
  • Page 20: Assembling The Stand, Cutter And Vacuum Pump

    2. Right side panel/leg 4. Rear cross member 7. Bolt, washers, fixing Component parts of the vacuum fan pump 10. Silencer (*Option on FB550) Acoustic pump Flexible hose Intec Printing Solutions - Manual for ColorCut flat bed series FB550 ..................Page No: 20...
  • Page 21: Assembly Of Stand

    The assembled unit Tighten all bolts with Allen key supplied. Assembly of vacuum fan/pump Connect vacuum hose Attach Silencer (FB550 use supplied connectors) (Optional for FB550 models) Intec Printing Solutions - Manual for ColorCut flat bed series FB550 ..................Page No: 21...
  • Page 22: Software Installation - Intec Colorcut Pro

    3.2 Software Installation - Intec ColorCut Pro ColorCut Pro Overview The Intec ColorCut Pr o software is a pr ofessional cutting package that works dir ectly from Illustrator or CorelDRAW. The plug-in r e quires Adobe Illustrator® or CorelDRAW® to be installed.
  • Page 23 Do not worry , this is perfectly normal. Click Ⓐ. more info The dialogue box will confirm the App. you are installing is the ColorCut Pro App. Click [RUN ANYWAY] Intec Printing Solutions - Manual for ColorCut flat bed series FB550 ..................Page No: 23...
  • Page 24 [ NO ] on the dialogue box asking you if you wish to review the CorelDRAW installation instructions. You should now advance to section 3.3 (Connecting to your computer) in this manual. Intec Printing Solutions - Manual for ColorCut flat bed series FB550 ..................Page No: 24...
  • Page 25: Connecting And Powering On The Cutter

    ZERO Origin point) and the display will change to display the HOME screen and the cutter is ready for use. (Ensure the Cutter is ON-LINE before proceeding). Intec Printing Solutions - Manual for ColorCut flat bed series FB550 ..................Page No: 25...
  • Page 26: Connecting To Your Computer

    Therefore it is important you follow the instructions below befor e first use of your FB550 with ColorCut Pr o and set the DEVICE TYPE to “Intec FB550“ to ensure that the ColorCut Pro application, all settings/messages and screens displayed are applicable to your cutter.
  • Page 27: Customising The Colorcut Pro Skin To Your Fb550 Cutter

    Intec FB550 Model. To ensure ColorCut Pro displays correctly to match the FB550 with an LCD touch panel screen, please set the cutter type to FB550. Intec Printing Solutions - Manual for ColorCut flat bed series FB550 ..................Page No: 27...
  • Page 28: Output Device

    In such circumstances, check your connection to your computer and power cycle your Intec ColurCut Flatbed cutter. (Ensure it is off for 45 seconds to enable the USB cache to flush). Check that you have cleared the SAFETY MESSAGE that appears at power on, on the LCD panel of the cutter AND that the FB550 cutter is ON-LINE.
  • Page 29: Installing Tools In Your Colorcut

    Bracket to hold tool Flang Make sure that the tool bracket is engaged on top of Ⓓ the tool’s flange and then tighten the screw. Intec Printing Solutions - Manual for ColorCut flat bed series FB550 ..................Page No: 29...
  • Page 30: Calibration Of The Fb550 Cutter

    3.5. Calibration of the FB550 Cutter The Intec ColorCut Flatbed engine needs to be calibrated befor e first use to ensu e accurate cutting. There are 2 different calibrations that should be performed. First (Section 3.5.1), is to calibrate T ool2 (The Creasing Tool) to Tool1 (The Cutting Tool).
  • Page 31 After pressing [ENTER] 2x the display will return to the HOME screen showing the Tool’s and their Speed and For ce settings. Intec Printing Solutions - Manual for ColorCut flat bed series FB550 ..................Page No: 31...
  • Page 32 (has the arrow next to it, and click the [ENTER] key to select. The “Align Tool2 to Tool1” screen will appear to guide you thr ough the calibration. Intec Printing Solutions - Manual for ColorCut flat bed series FB550 ..................Page No: 32...
  • Page 33 (Remember to select a new origin each time to avoid making a test in the same position. Do this by using the MOVE menu to move the tool carriage over your paper and pressing [Enter] twice to select the new origin) Intec Printing Solutions - Manual for ColorCut flat bed series FB550 ..................Page No: 33...
  • Page 34: Calibration Of The Sensor Offset To The Cutting Blade

    Using the Left / Right keys move the carriage so that you can place a sheet of paper on the cutting bed. Intec Printing Solutions - Manual for ColorCut flat bed series FB550 ..................Page No: 34...
  • Page 35 After pressing [ENTER] 2x the display will r eturn to the HOME screen showing the T ools and their Speed and Force settings. Intec Printing Solutions - Manual for ColorCut flat bed series FB550 ..................Page No: 35...
  • Page 36 Offset X and Y settings. It will display a message when the process is complete. You can now close this window, the calibration for ColorCut Pro is now complete. Intec Printing Solutions - Manual for ColorCut flat bed series FB550 ..................Page No: 36...
  • Page 37: Performing A Test Cut

    Up / Down keys, move the Tool Carriage to the middle of the piece of paper. Intec Printing Solutions - Manual for ColorCut flat bed series FB550 ..................Page No: 37...
  • Page 38 AND your cutting mat. 5. You will shorten the life of your cutting mat. The press the [ENTER] key to accept the settings. Intec Printing Solutions - Manual for ColorCut flat bed series FB550 ..................Page No: 38...
  • Page 39 TEST CUT, function, you are ready to use your cutter. Please refer to the ColorCut Pro - Production Studio software manual for creating, designing and sending your files to your cutte . Intec Printing Solutions - Manual for ColorCut flat bed series FB550 ..................Page No: 39...
  • Page 44 Intec Printing Solutions Ltd. Unit 11B Dawkins Road Industrial, Poole, Dorset, BH15 4JP Tel: (+44) 1202 845960 • Web: www.intecprinters.com • email: support@intecprinters.com...

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