Preface Thank you for choosing a VULCAN SC-350. To ensure high cutting quality and optimal productivity, be sure to read this User's Manual thoroughly prior to use. WARNING Manual • No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, without the prior written permission of VULCAN Corporation.
After Turning on the Sheet cutter During operations, immediately after completion of operations, and when setting the cutting plotter functions, the carriage, will move to the origin position, and other parts which are not fixed, may move suddenly. Do not let your hands, hair, or clothing get too close to the moving parts or within their range of movement.
CONTENTS WARNING ..............................1 Manual Cutter Machine Caution Label After Turning on the Sheet cutter......................2 About the words and phrases in this text ....................2 Chapter 1: Product Summary 1.1 Machine Specifications ........................6 1.2 Accessories List...........................7 1.3 Product Introduction ...........................8 1.4 Control Panel ............................9 Screen(LCD) Control key Chapter 2: Installation Equipment...
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3.3 Setting the Origin Point........................22 3.4 Running Cutting Tests ........................23 Load test media Running cutting tests 3.5 Stop Cutting .............................24 3.6 Offline output ............................26 3.7 QR Code.............................27 3.8 Setting ............................27-30 Calibrate Cutter Size Offset Calibration Operating Mode Sensor Condition System Information Chapter 4: Troubleshooting and Maintenance 4.1 The error information of cutter......................32-33 4.2 Maintenance............................34...
Chapter 1: Product Summary Product Summary 1.1 Machine Specifications 1.2 Accessories List 1.3 Product Introduction 1.4 Control Panel Page 5...
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Chapter 1: Product Summary 1.1 Machine Specifications Item SC-350 Automatic feeding sheet cutter Configuration Width:185 to 350mm Media size Length:150 to 500mm A4,A3,SRA3,Extended A3. Custom sizes for a maximum cutting length of 500mm 1200 mm/s ( High speed mode )
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Chapter 1: Product Summary 1.2 Accessories List Accessories for sheet cutter Ethernet cable x 1pc Power cable x 1pc USB cable x 1pc 30°Blade x 1pc 60°Blade x 1pc Blade holder x 1pc Pen calibration tool x 2pcs USB disk x 1pc Pen x 5pcs Accessories for stand Exit tray...
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Chapter 1: Product Summary 1.3 Product Introduction (1) Media supply tray ...Support the media to be cut by cutting plotter. (2) Control panel....Used to access various cutting plotter functions. (3) Tool carriage ....Part to drive the cutter/pen. (4) Feeding roll system..Separate the media, and delivery the media into the cutter section. (5) Pinch roller handle..Raise and lower pinch roller.
Chapter 2: Installation Equipment Installation Equipment 2.1 Cutter installation 2.2 Use of tools 2.3 Attaching a tool 2.4 Connecting to the Computer Page 5...
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Chapter 2: Installation Equipment 2.1 Cutter installation 1:Media support tray (1)First insert the media support tray into the machine, (2)Second push it down in the direction. (3) Finally, lift media support tray up again, you will hear a click.
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Chapter 2: Installation Equipment 2.1 Cutter installation 2:Exit tray (1) First insert the exit tray into the machine. (Vertical direction) (2) Next, put down the exit tray, the exit tray will be stuck on the machine.
Chapter 2: Installation Equipment 2.2 Use of tools To avoid bodily injury, handle cutter blades with care. caution 1:Blade holder blade holder cap blade holder blade First,unscrew the blade holder cap,as shown. Second,place the blade (as shown) into the slot of the blade seat. Finally, screw the blade holder cap to complete the installation and replacement of the blade.
Chapter 2: Installation Equipment 2.2 Use of tools How to confirm the right height Gradually increase the blade length to suit the thickness of the medium being used. *Adjust the blade length so that only traces of the blade appear on the backing sheet when a cutting test is performed. *The ideal blade length is a length that is slightly less than the combined thickness of the film and its backing sheet, but greater than the thickness of the film itself.
Chapter 2: Installation Equipment 2.3 Attaching a tool When pushing the tool holder with your fingers,the blade tip may be protruding. Take care not to cut your fingers. caution When mounting the tool in the tool holder, please note the following. •...
Chapter 2: Installation Equipment 2.4 Connecting to the computer Connect the plotter to the computer using the communication cable. Use either the USB interface, network (LAN) interface to connect the plotter to the computer. Select the port depending on the specification of the software to be used and the availability of the interface port on the computer.
Chapter 2: Installation Equipment 2.4 Connecting to the computer Connection via power cable Supplement When turning off the power, wait over 10 seconds before turning on it again, otherwise problems may occur with the display. Connection via USB disk Supplement The USB disk is supplied as a standard accessory.
Chapter 3: Convenient Functions Convenient Functions 3.1 Loading the Media 3.2 Move the Tool Carriage 3.3 Setting the Origin Point 3.4 Running Cutting Tests 3.5 Stop Cutting 3.6 Offline Output 3.7 QR Code 3.8 Settings Page 5...
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Chapter 3: Convenient Functions 3.1 Loading the media Supplement • Do not use the warped media.Make sure the materical is flat. First,press the feeding platform down. Second,Place the media in the feeding platform. Note that the paper fully enters the platform. Finally, Loosen the feeding platform, the paper feeding platform will rise and Move the left and right baffles to the edge of the paper the media will be placed finish.
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Chapter 3: Convenient Functions 3.2 Move the tool carriage Tool carriage can be moved manually using the POSITION key. It also can move the tool carriage to the origin, or move it certain distance to keep it away. As the machine feeding system automatically, this function is to used when the force and other parameters need to be tested When there is no file in progress, Press the white number to modify the moving speed.
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Chapter 3: Convenient Functions 3.4 Rurning Cutting Tests This parameter tests the speed and force of the blade tool. Load the test media First,raise the pinch roll handle. Both pinch roll will be lifted. Second,Put the tested madia into the cutter. Finally, put the pinch roll handle down,the pinch roll completely compresses the material.
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Chapter 3: Convenient Functions 3.4 Rurning Cutting Tests Press the front and back buttons ( ) to remove the media from the machine and check whether the force is appropriate. If you find that the force is not suitable, you can turn on the speed and pressure buttons and adjust. * How to adjust the value? 1: Drag the white button to adjust.
Chapter 3: Convenient Functions 3.5 Stop Cutting During the work, if you need to pause and press the "Pause" button. To continue cutting, press the “Start” again. After the work is paused. Press the “Cancel”, if you want cancel the job. Cancel...
Chapter 3: Convenient Functions 3.6 Offline Output Dedicated data that was preliminarily created by the application software can be saved in the USB disk and output from the cutter. Select the data from the menu of the plotter, and then output it in offline Supplement •...
Chapter 3: Convenient Functions 3.7 QR Code QR-CODE: QR code working mode, when offline, the machine automatically cuts different files. The PLT file (including the QR code) made by the software is put into the U disk. Then put the U disk into the machine. Click QR-CODE and the machine will automatically feed and cut QR-CODE files.
Chapter 3: Convenient Functions 3.8 Settings Click on the parameter and the Preview box will show the meaning of the parameter. Under normal circumstances, these parameters don’t need to be modified. Please refer to the following instructions If need to modify. Offset Setting Sensor Condition 5.System Information...
Chapter 3: Convenient Functions 3.8 settings Offset Setting Offset Calibration: Test whether the camera is working properly. If you encounter inaccurate cutting, Please calibrate the offset. How to set the “Offset Calibration”. (1) Load the test media (A4 paper|) in the mahcine and Blade holder replaced with pen calibration tool first. (Refer 3.4) (2) Press “Auto”,then machine will be draw one circle.
Chapter 3: Convenient Functions 3.8 Settings Operating Mode Operating Moda: The three states of machine work, customers can choose according to their needs. Nomal: Common mode,Perfect speed and precision. Precision: It is suitable for high-precision work. The accuracy is priority, and the speed will be slowed down. Hi-speed: It is suitable for large format work.
Chapter 3: Convenient Functions 3.8 Settings Sensor Condition Sensor Condition:Used to judge the working status of the sensor. During work, you can check this setting if you encounter paper feeding problems...
Chapter 3: Convenient Functions 3.8 Settings System Information System informahcine and Machine function upgrade and update. Offset Setting Offset Setting System Information System Information Model.........The model of cutter. Machine SN ..... The series number of the cutter,every machine has a unique number. MB Ver........The version of the mainboard.
Chapter 4: Troubleshooting and Maintenance Troubleshooting and Maintenance 4.1 The error information of cutter 4.2 Maintenance 4.3 Exploded drawings and part lists Page 5...
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Chapter 4: Troubleshooting and Maintenance 3.1 The error information of cutter LCD Display Cause Solution Media support tray is empty. Please load media in media No Paper ! support tray. Paper Feeding Error! 1:Check whether the material is The material cannot enter the cutter installed correctly.
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Chapter 4: Troubleshooting and Maintenance 3.1 The error information of cutter LCD Display Cause Solution S1 Cover! 1: Whether there are foreign objects The S1 sensor is covered. (materials, paper scraps, etc.) blocking the sensor. 2: Is the S1 sensor normal? 3: Check if there is a light source directly on the sensor.
Chapter 4: Troubleshooting and Maintenance 3.2 Maintenance Daily Maintenance During the course of daily maintenance be sure to observe the following precautions: (1) Never lubricate the mechanisms of the plotter. (2) Clean the plotter's casing using a dry cloth that has been moistened in a neutral detergent diluted with water. Never use thinner, benzene, alcohol, or similar solvents to clean the casings;...
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