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Southwest Graphic Whizard PT320 CC Setup & Operator Manual

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SET UP/OPERATOR'S MANUAL
755 Griffith Court, Burlington, Ontario, CANADA
Tel +905-633-7663 Fax +905-637-4419
WWW.GRAPHICWHIZARD.COM
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  • Page 1 PT320 CC Business card cutter SET UP/OPERATOR’S MANUAL 755 Griffith Court, Burlington, Ontario, CANADA Tel +905-633-7663 Fax +905-637-4419 WWW.GRAPHICWHIZARD.COM...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Chapter 1 Safety ..................4 1 Safety Precautions ................. 4 1-1 Safety Precautions ..............4 1-2 Warning Labels................. 5 2 Safety Devices ................5 2-1 Operational Safety Guidelines ...........6 Chapter 2 General ..................7 1 Outline of mechanism ..............7 1-1 Purpose ...................
  • Page 3 3-1 Safety cover fails ..............38 3-2 Paper Jamming ..............38 3-3 Long Blade Jam ..............39 3-4 Cut Mark■ not detected ............39 3-5 Cut Mark Sensor failed ............40 3-6 Paper Size ................40 3-7 Paper Feeding ................ 41 4 Aftercare ..................

  • Page 4: Chapter 1 Safety

    Chapter 1 Safety This manual is designed to help you operate and maintain the PT320 CC machine. Please read, understand and keep this manual in a convenient place for easy access. DO NOT operate the machine until you have read and understand the instructions in this manual.

  • Page 5: Warning Labels

    (6) Please contact your dealer or Graphic Whizard with any questions or concerns and before attempting to service machines. W arning Label Operators are required to pay special attention to the places fitted with the warning labels during operation. Description of the warn labels A.
  • Page 6 Never run the machine if either of the covers are open or damaged. Once the lock cover is opened, the machine will stop moving right away. 2-1-2 Lock cover, fixing cover ⒈Upper cover ⒉ Switch for lock cover ⒊ Left-side cover ⒋...

  • Page 7: Chapter 2 General

    Chapter 2 General 1 Outline of mechanism 1-1 P urpose A quick and simple card cutting machine to expertly cut finished cards from a 12” by 18” stock. 1-2 M ain technical param eters Longitudinal: cutting by a roller; Cutting horizontal: cutting by a lateral guillotine blade Feeding Automatic soft friction feeding...

  • Page 8: Machines Diagram

    1-4 M achine Diagram Left side cover Right side cover Operation panel Upper cover Paper feed tray Feeding wheel Power switch Frontal cover Power cord 10 Lock nut 11 Paper weight adjustment needle 12 Paper weight adjustment needle 13 Left paper guide plate 14 Right paper guide plate 15 Paper feed wheel 16 Horizontal knife...
  • Page 9 Setting 320CC Parameters The 320 Card Cutter is capable of cutting 24 business cards from 12X18 sheet stock. To produce the cleanest cuts, some adjustments may be required. Let’s start by defining the menu options. When the 320CC is powered on and ready, the screen will display the current settings. Here’s a breakdown of the selected settings in the image below.
  • Page 10 Now we will take a look at the Set Parameter options. Press the Set Parameter button to navigate through the options. Note: though many of the parameters are adjustable, the selected mode will program the default parameters. Some changes should not be required. Cut Pieces –...
  • Page 11 Language – set to English █ Mark posit comp: +0.000 in – registration mark compensation. When setting the 320CC to cut for the first time, set the compensation to 0.000 and make changes only if needed. Changes to this parameter █.
  • Page 12 Gutter cut comp: +0.000 in – gutter cut compensation. Use this to adjust the size of the gutter cut between cards. When setting the 320CC to cut for the first time, set the compensation for 0.000 and make changes only if needed. Sub-accumulated cards: 2265 –...
  • Page 13 Slitting width – displays the current slitting width. This parameter is set based on the mode selected. This can be adjusted however, the default is set based on the selected mode. Note: the slitters are fixed and cannot be changed. Though the data can change the slit cut will remain at 3.5. Any change to this parameter will not be reflected in the cut.
  • Page 14 Factory setting loaded – loads the factory settings. Do not change this setting. Unit – allows the user to set the unit of measurement: inch or mm Making adjustments for cut accuracy Though digital and offset printing creates near-perfect templates, there will be instances where some minor adjustments are required.
  • Page 15 Registration mark variance Permits the user to adjust the cutter to compensate for the registration mark position. Run the first cut and check the alignment of the image. Make adjustments according to the outcome. A negative number will shorten the cut; a positive number will lengthen the cut. First cut variances The first cut can be adjusted.
  • Page 16 Demonstration in Images The following details setting the parameters for Graphic Whizard 3.5X2 business cards on 12X18 stock. We start by selecting the Mode (if not already selected). For the GW business cards, we select 3.50 X 2.00 24 up SRA3. Run test cuts to centre the stock on the slitters. Once that is complete, check the image alignment for first cut and gutters.

  • Page 17: Chapter 3 Set-Up, Operation And Maintenance

    Chapter 3 Set-up, operation and maintenance 1 Set-up 1-1 Set-up Guide （1） Take the machine out of the package. （2） Place it on a safe, solid, fixed and stable working table. （3）Insert the business card catcher on the back of the machine, then place it flatly.

  • Page 18: Set-Up Guidelines

    1-2 Set-up Guidelines Please use this machine under the following conditions: ● Horizontally fixed ● Well ventilated place ● Leave a proper workspace around the machine. ● As this machine is made with a precise mechanism and electronic elements, ensure the machine is clear of the following: ●...

  • Page 19: Operation

    2 Operation 2-1 Cutting Rate cutting test upon the flow below in the initial use. Have the machine placed turn on the power switch press [start] key to let it idly move once, Detected with Detected with place the printing test used paper on front-end of paper paper mark ■...

  • Page 20: Operation Panel

    2-2 Operation panel (1) Back of the panel Start (+)key Stop(-) key Parameter set Mode changeover screen ● Mode changeover key: Standby, changeover to the cutting mode, return to standby state after setting parameters. ● Parameter setting key: used to adjust the cutting size and set the cutting paper number ●...

  • Page 21: Datum Selection

    ■ means the mark detection (shown) The set Empty means lead edge detection pieces to be cut Separate 0027 ■ 0000 cumulation 89×40 * Sheet size * is customizable selected cutting mode 2-3 Datum selection 2-3-1 I nform ation for cutting 1) Frontal end: take the utmost lead edge of the paper as the datum for cutting;...

  • Page 22: Cutting Mode

    2-4 Cutting m ode 2-4-1 Rotating cutter group (longitudinal knife) selection ①C-3-85, cutting 3 columns, cutting width 85mm, optional assembly ②C-3-89, cutting 3 columns, cutting width 89mm, standard allocation ③C-3-90, cutting 3 columns, cutting width 90mm, optional assembly ④C-3-95, cutting 3 columns, cutting width 95mm, optional assembly Please note the type of the rotating cutter group when ordering.
  • Page 23 320 CC QUICK SET-UP (24 UP LAYOUT ON 12x18) For quick and easy use of the 320CC, have your layout match all the measurements of the image above. Those are the measurements of where the 320CC is going to make its cuts. Hints: Pressing (Set Parameter) button takes you to the next option Pressing (Mode Changeover) button switches modes or, if in a parameter set...
  • Page 24 a. Use (+,-) to adjust length of gutter (compensates for stretch and shrink of image) 8- Press (Set Parameter) to pick number of rows a. Leave at 3 9- Press (Set Parameter) to load factory settings a. Press + to initiate will have to then turn off machine 10- Press (Set Parameter) to choose measurement method a.
  • Page 26 A3(420*297) 88.9mm×45mm...
  • Page 27 A3(420*297) 88.9mm×50mm...
  • Page 28 A3(420*297) 88.9mm×54mm...
  • Page 29 A3(420*297) 88.9mm×50.8mm...
  • Page 30 A3(420*297) 88.9mm×95mm...
  • Page 31 A3(420*297) 88.9mm×127mm...
  • Page 37 88.9mm×（40-250）mm; customize...

  • Page 38: Set-Up Of The Cutting Parameters

    2-4-4 Setting m ethod of the cutting m ode Continually press the mode changeover key until the desired mode is displayed on the LCD screen. 2-5 Set-up of the Cutting P aram eters 2-5-1 Set-up of the pieces to be cut Set the cut pieces when several A3 papers are to be automatically cut in one ①Press the [Parameter setting] key, the LCD displays: job.
  • Page 39 ③Press the [Mode changeover] key to return to the standby state. 2-5-4 Check up the total accum ulation of the cut pieces ①Continue pressing the [Parameter setting] key till the LCD displays: Cut pieces: ②Press the [Mode changeover] key to return to the standby state. Total: XXXXXX 2-5-5 Clear the separate accum ulation of the cut piece...
  • Page 40 ②Select it (A3) via [+] or [-] key. ③Press the [Mode changeover] key to return to the standby state. 2-5-8 Select the cutting colum n ①Continue pressing the [Parameter setting] key till the LCD displays: Card column: ②Select it (2) via [+] or [-] key. ③Press the [Mode changeover] key to return to the standby state.
  • Page 41 Press [Parameter setting] till LCD displays: [mark ■ adjustment] [+X.X] or [-X.X] Adjust it via [+] or [-] Need to djust? Press [Parameter setting] key again, the Press [Mode changeover] LCD displays: [Front end adjustment] key to return to the standby [+X.X] or [-X.X] state, the size error adjustment Need to...
  • Page 42 2-5-11 Custom m ode Operation method ①Continue pressing the [Mode changeover] key till the LCD displays: 00XX XXXX 89×135 * ②Press [Parameter setting] button and hold for more than 2 seconds, until the LCD displays: Card length： XXX mm ③Adjust it via [+] or [-] key（Note: Press [+] or [-] button and hold for more than 1 second, for faster adjustment）...
  • Page 43 （2）Set-up of the paper Place the paper to be cut into the paper feeding tray, aligned and with the printed face upwards. a. Paper width adjustment: with the side of the paper lightly touching with the paper guide side plates. Note- too tight and feeding may not occur, too loose and registration issues may occur.
  • Page 44 （4）Paper feeding and cutting Do not let your hand or hair close to stock or the machine. Do not touch any stock with your hands on the feeding or exit side of the machine, use a feeding stick to avoid injury. ①...
  • Page 45 ② Fix the 4 fixing screws. ③ Put on the top cover. ④ Turn on the power and see if there is an abnormal sound. ①oblong hole ②gears ③screw P aper thickness adjustm ent When shipped, the thickness adjustment needle points to the middle, which is set for an approximate thickness of 250g(about 0.25mm).

  • Page 46: Troubleshooting

    ① Loosen the lock nut (A) If cutting paper that is lighter/thinner than 250g(or 0.25mm): ② Rotate needle towards "-"direction with ③Tighten the lock nut. cross-screwdriver.(0.02mm thickness to each space) ① Loosen the lock nut (B) If cutting paper that is thicker than 250g(or 0.25mm): ②...

  • Page 47: Cut Mark■ Not Detected

    ⑾ Turn on the power and see if there is an abnormal sound. (B) Troubleshooting guide for paper jamming in the paper feeding tray ① Turn off the power. ② Take out the paper piled up on the tray. ③ Pull the jammed paper outward. ④...
  • Page 48 ② Press [Parameter setting] key and select [+] or [-] key to correct the problem: Press[Mode changeover] to EXIT; Press [Parameter setting]to make long blade work( press once for each cutting);Press[+] to forward paper ;Press [-] to ③ Press the [Mode changeover] key to return to the standby state. reverse paper(press once for each step) ④...

  • Page 49: Paper Feeding

    Press[Mode changeover] to EXIT; Press [Parameter setting]to make long blade work( press once for each cutting);Press[+] to forward paper ;Press [-] to ③ Press the [Mode changeover] key to return to the standby state. reverse paper(press once for each step) ④...

  • Page 50: Aftercare

    【Can use】:Longitudinally rolled paper, but, the rolled degree is limited within 5mm and the rolled portion must be made flatted. 4 Aftercare 4-1W arranty Please contact your dealer for warranty information. 4-2 Units w ith specified replacem ent periods Long blade: Generally should be replaced after cutting approximately 1,000,000 times.
  • Page 51 position.(If it is the SSA-003-I Model or the SSA-001-I Model, lock the black screw to match the paper placement). B: When the card outside size is consistent, but the front and back content error is oversize or new, we also shall confirm the printed content. If the error is forward gradually, the first card is 0.2mm., the second is 0.4mm, but the third is 0.6mm and so on, we shall adjust the groove compensation.
  • Page 52 When set up, we must put on the op-side cover first then tighten the inside screws. 3): Replacing the Long blade assembly: Switch off the power and take off the the head cover, remove the left and right side cover. Dismantle the long blade shields, motor fixed frame and travel switch.
  • Page 53 2): When pressing the "start" key, but the paper only performs a half-turn and the paper cannot get into the machine. It may be caused by a bad contact in the wiring. Open the left side cover(the side which has the operate key called left side cover)to find the CN5 model on the circuit board, check the wire whether it is loose or not, if it is loose, insert it.

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