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FCC Notice The S One cutters have been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, under part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This cutter generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy.
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Registering Your Cutter Please register your cutter on the following link: https://www.summa.com/support/product-registration/ Contact Information All inquiries, comments or suggestions concerning this and other Summa manuals should be directed to: Summa, nv Summa America Rochesterlaan 6 100 Cummings Center Suite #151-G...
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Congratulations on your purchase of the new cutter! The S One cutters are made for sign makers, demanding only the very best cutting quality. S One is Summa’s most popular and affordable line of vinyl cutters. Their characteristics and performance match those of the most excellent cutters. They offer tracking accuracy, speed and features not found in other affordably-priced cutters.
1.2.2 The Cutter as viewed from the back ..............1-7 1.4.1 USB connection ..................... 1-9 1.4.1.1 Connecting the S One cutter to a PC, using a USB cable ......1-9 1.4.1.2 Connecting the S One cutter to a Mac, using a USB cable ......1-10 1.4.2 Wired Ethernet connection .................
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S One User’s Manual 2.2.1 Setting the tool type ....................2-3 2.2.2 Changing the tool pressure ................... 2-4 2.2.3 Changing the drag knife offset ................2-5 2.6.1 Procedure ......................2-11 2.6.2 Practical tips ......................2-14 2.6.2.1 Physical knife depth ..................2-14 2.6.2.2 Values of the FlexCut parameters ...............
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S One User’s Manual 4.4.4 TurboCut ........................ 4-4 4.4.5 Panel ........................4-5 4.5.1 Calibrate media (OPOS) ..................4-6 4.5.2 Calibrate OPOS ...................... 4-6 4.5.3 Media sensor setup ....................4-6 4.5.4 Length calibration ....................4-8 4.6.1 Ethernet ......................... 4-9 4.6.2 Wi-Fi ........................4-9 4.6.3 USB Port ........................
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User’s Manual List of Figures 1-1 Example of Properly grounded plug-socket combination ..........1-3 1-2 S One cutter front view ..................... 1-6 1-3 S One cutter rear view ...................... 1-7 1-4 Media is loaded and the cutter is ready ................1-8 1-5 Cutter is ready and no media is loaded ................
1 SETUP 1.1 Safety 1.1.1 General The purpose of the user’s manual is not only to explain the operating procedures of this machine, but it also provides the owner, users, and operators with precaution procedures for safe and proper machine operation for its intended purpose. All information in this manual must be read and understood before any attempt is made to operate the machine.
S One User’s Manual 1.1.4 Electrical shock hazard 1.1.4.1 Grounding (“Earthing”) WARNING: The wall sockets, into which the cutter is plugged-in, must be of the grounded type. The grounded conductors, serving the wall socket, must be properly connected to the ground.
This label is stuck on the right-side plate. The S One cutters use razor-sharp knives. Touching the knife with bare hands may cause injury. Hazardous moving part. Keep your fingers and other body parts away from this area.
S One User’s Manual 1.1.6 Operating environment Environmental conditions can significantly affect the machine’s performance. The environmental conditions of the machine (without media) are as follows: Operating Temperature 15 to 35 C 59 to 95 F Storage temperature -30 to 70 C -22 to 158...
S One User’s Manual 1.2 S One Cutter Components 1.2.1 The Cutter as viewed from the front FIG 1-2 S ONE CUTTER FRONT VIEW 1. Pinch rollers: The pinch rollers clamp the media to the grit rollers to ensure accurate tracking.
3. The fuse box: The fuse is located at the right side of the power entry module. Check the specification section to see which fuse is used in the S One cutter. WARNING: For continued protection against fire hazard, only replace with fuses of the same type and rating.
S One User’s Manual 1.3 Powering-on the cutter WARNING: Make sure the power switch is turned off before connecting the power cord (the “0” side of the ON/OFF rocker switch should be pressed). WARNING: Do not use the power cord if it is visibly damaged. Disconnect the power cord by pulling the plug, not the cable.
1.4 Connecting the Cutter to a Computer The S One cutters support Ethernet and USB connectivity. When both ports are connected at the same time, the port that receives the data first will remain active and the other port will be deactivated.
S One User’s Manual 1.4.1.2 Connecting the S One cutter to a Mac, using a USB cable Mac OSX ➢ Most recent cutting software does not need a driver installation when a computer is connected to the cutter. The software that controls the driver is built into the cutting software.
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S One User’s Manual DHCP IPv4 address to confirm. Ipv4 address Ethernet DHCP 192 . 168 . Ipv4 address Subnet Default gateway Subnet Set the address correctly. to confirm. to return to the Set the address correctly. to confirm. home screen.
S One User’s Manual 1.4.2.2 In case the DHCP server is used: Connect the Ethernet cable and power on the cutter (see section 1.3). Ethernet Configuration Ethernet DHCP Wi-Fi Ipv4 address USB port Subnet Language Default gateway Menu units OPOS parameters...
This code also activates the barcode option. Check section1.7. for activation. The S One can have a Wi-Fi connection as an option in certain parts of the world. If you live in a region where Wi-Fi is not an option, then the message “Wi-Fi not available in your region”...
S One User’s Manual 1.4.3.1 Fixed IP address setting Ask the network administrator for the address and the subnet mask if a static address is used. NOTE: It is recommended to use a static IP address. Power on the cutter (see section 1.3).
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S One User’s Manual Ipv4 address Ipv4 address 192 . 168 . 192 . 168 . IPv4 address Set the address correctly. to confirm. Subnet Set the value correctly. to confirm. to return to the home screen. Setup 1-15...
S One User’s Manual 1.5 Loading Media The following procedures mainly apply to the use of roll media. If you are using sheets, there are two options: 1. For long sheets: roll up the sheet, so that the alignment is identical to the one of a roll.
S One User’s Manual 1.5.2 Loading media 1. Raise the pinch rollers using the pinch roller lever arm, which is located at the rear of the cutter. FIG 1-7 PINCH ROLLER LEVER 2. Loosen the knobs on the two media core holders. The following illustration shows a ...
S One User’s Manual ATTENTION: If the core holders are not used (not recommended – tracking is not guaranteed), then make sure that the roll is situated between the two core holder guides. FIG 1-10 1-10 FEEDING ROLL MEDIA WITHOUT USING THE CORE HOLDERS 5.
S One User’s Manual 7. Make sure the media follows a straight path from the material roll. To accomplish this, slide the media roll and core holder guides from the left to the right along the media support rollers. WARNING: Keep fingers and other body parts away from the cutting area. There are hazardous moving parts.
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S One User’s Manual Changing origin. ➢ Power on the cutter and load the media. Use the arrows to change to confirm. the origin. The value next to Y is the width that is left. Load extended. ➢ This function makes it possible to define the limits of the Y-axis so that the cutter can cut outside the pinch rollers.
S One User’s Manual 1.6 Tool Installation WARNING: The S One cutters use razor-sharp knives. To avoid serious injury, be careful when installing, removing or handling the knife! 1.6.1 Knife installation A knife has been pre-installed in the cutter. For safety reasons, the knife depth has been set to zero. Simply turn out the knife (see fig 1- 13 yellow arrow clockwise) to start cutting.
S One User’s Manual 1.6.1.2 Installing the drag knife 1. Remove the aluminium piece from the plastic knife holder by turning the knurled adjustment knob counterclockwise until the aluminium piece comes out of the holder. 2. Insert the conical, non-cutting end of the knife into the opening in the narrow end of the holder.
S One User’s Manual 1.6.1.3 Setting knife depth and pressure: (Media must be loaded in the cutter before the knife pressure can be tested). WARNING: Each keystroke can initiate an internal test or movement of the head or media. Keep fingers and other body parts away from the cutting area. There are hazardous moving parts.
S One User’s Manual Peel out the rectangle and inspect the media backing. FIG 1-18 1-18 PEELED KNIFE PRESSURE TEST PATTERN The knife depth is set correctly when the test pattern is cut completely through the vinyl, the vinyl is removed, and the blade tip visibly scratched the front side of the media backing. The blade should never cut through the backing;...
1.6.2 Pen installation A kind of plotter pen can also be fitted into the S One cutters. After having replaced the knife with a pen, the cutter can be used as a plotter to draw draft plots of new or existing designs on paper.
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S One User’s Manual 1.7 Activation of extra features The barcode function and Wi-Fi option are both options that need to be activated before they can be used. Activation is done through our website (www.summa.com/en/support/product- registration/). The serial number of the cutter is needed for this activation. It can be found on the serial number label on the back of the cutter or in the information screen.
2 BASIC OPERATION 2.1 Touchscreen 2.1.1 Introduction The touch screen is a unique interface system. It provides detailed information on the cutter status and offers more flexible and powerful configuration control. In addition to the status messages and/or menu options displayed on the touch screen, symbols can be tapped to change menu items or to change the value for a particular submenu/parameter.
Using the arrow symbols, you can change the origin. ‘Online’ and ‘pause’ are two important concepts when using the S One cutters. When online, the cutter can be controlled by the host computer. This means that the cutter will execute cutting or plotting instructions that are issued by the host computer's application software.
2.2 How to Set Tool Parameters The S One cutters can work with a knife, pen or pouncing tool (optional). Once a tool has been changed, the tool parameters must be reset or checked. All the different tools have one parameter name in common: pressure.
S One User’s Manual 2.2.2 Changing the tool pressure Power on the cutter and load the media. Knife pressure Use the arrows to change …or enter the new value. the value… 1. Tap to perform the internal knife pressure test.
NOTE: The knife offset should be set each time the knife is changed and should be checked if the knife shows signs of wear. NOTE: A typical knife offset for Summa knives is between 0.41 and 0.45 for standard knives, between 0.9 and 0.97 for sandblast knives and between 0.49 and 0.52 for the 60-degrees knife.
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S One User’s Manual When the knife offset is too low, the test pattern looks like this: When the knife offset is too high, the test pattern looks like this: Adjust the knife offset until cut pattern is correct. Basic operation...
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This overall parameter is called “velocity” and represents the speed the cutter uses when the tool is down. If velocity is raised or lowered, the other parameters are also raised or lowered accordingly. The parameters can be changed individually, but only with the program Summa Cutter Control.
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User’s Manual 2.4 How to Change the User (Quick Parameter Change) The S One cutters include 4 user configurations, all of which consist of the same parameters. Each configuration can have unique parameter settings. This allows the cutter to be quickly and easily reconfigured for different types of jobs or media.
The cutters have been calibrated in the factory for standard 2-mil cast or 3-mil calendared vinyl. Each user (the S One has a total of 4) can hold a different calibration factor. This is very helpful for multi-coloured signs. It ensures that the parts in different colours match up, even if different types of vinyl media are used.
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S One User’s Manual Measure lines Use the arrows to change …or enter the value. to enter the value the value… to leave without changing. to confirm the value of the measured length. NOTE: Once this user is calibrated, consider changing the username. This makes it easy for future reference.
S One User’s Manual 2.6 Cutting through 2.6.1 Procedure The ‘cutting through’ functionality is focussed on cutting simple shapes (e.g. rectangles). It is mostly used in combination with contour cutting. An interrupted cutting line (small ‘bridges’) makes sure the material remains together. When the job is finished, the cut pieces can be torn out.
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S One User’s Manual Use the arrows to change the value or enter the value. Tap to confirm. Use the arrows to change the value or enter the value. to confirm. Use the arrows to change the value or enter the value.
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S One User’s Manual Menu NOTE: FlexCut parameters are always metric, regardless of the value of the Units parameter. ATTENTION: When cutting through, it is recommended that parallel lines are at least 1 cm (0.4”) away from each other. Otherwise, while cutting the second line, the first line may come loose and cause trouble.
S One User’s Manual 2.6.2 Practical tips 2.6.2.1 Physical knife depth Although very similar, there are two types of knife depth settings, one for normal cutting and one when FlexCut is used. What they have in common is that the knife is never turned out a lot.
S One User’s Manual 2.6.2.2 Values of the FlexCut parameters Determining the values of the FlexCut parameters can be divided into two main steps. The first step is to determine the ‘fixed’ pressure values. The second step is determining empirically the length parameters.
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S One User’s Manual NOTE: It is not always easy to find the correct balance between cutting deep enough and making sure the pieces can be taken out easily and not cutting too deep, making sure the material keeps its strength while cutting. Sometimes this balance doesn’t exist, meaning that this material can’t be cut through with...
S One User’s Manual 2.6.2.3 Material without a backing Although FlexCut was designed for usage with standard vinyl (typical two-layered material), it is also used with single-layered material. In this case, the settings of the parameters are more difficult and require more trial-and-error tests than calibrating FlexCut for normal vinyl.
3 OPOS 3.1 Introduction The highly accurate Optical Positioning system (OPOS) of the S One allows for contour cutting. The OPOS sensor, which is mounted on the right side of the tool carriage, detects squares ("marks") printed around the image, allowing OPOS to determine the exact position of the printed image.
S One User’s Manual 3.2.1 Printing the graphic Print the graphic and its marks. When printing on a roll, leave a margin of 2 cm (0.8 in) at the sides and at the front. For shorter jobs the edge margins may be smaller, but they must be at least 1 cm (0.4 in).
S One User’s Manual 3.2.2 Different OPOS alignment methods Although it is an internal parameter, it must be set in the Print and Cut software. The following options are usually available: OPOS X: A row of marks is printed on the left and right sides of the graphic, which are read by the OPOS sensor and then used to compensate for print distortion.
S One User’s Manual 3.2.3 Processing long jobs Normally, the OPOS sensor registers all the marks before it starts cutting. With long cutting jobs, however, this can lead to extensive back-and-forth shifting of the media, which can result in poor tracking. To prevent this, an additional parameter can be set in the cutter. This option divides the job into segments (“panels”) to prevent the media from being moved around...
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S One User’s Manual 3.3 Automating OPOS tasks For standard OPOS jobs, you only need to place the tool above the first mark to start the job. OPOS allows you to automate certain jobs, thus reducing user intervention and production time.
S One User’s Manual 3.3.1 OPOS origin OPOS origin parameter automates the start of the OPOS procedure. This parameter has 4 Mark Current Position XY Line Media centre settings ( ). The use of this parameter depends on the selected OPOS mode. If OPOS is in sheet mode, this parameter has no effect.
S One User’s Manual The OPOS origin is set to ‘Media centre’ Upon receiving an OPOS job from the computer, the cutter moves the OPOS sensor to the centre of the media. The cutter starts searching for the OPOS XY line by slowly moving the media forward.
S One User’s Manual 3.3.2 Cutting multiple copies of a graphic on the same roll If the same graphic design has been printed on a roll with equal distance between these graphics, this feature can be used. NOTE: The distance between the multiple copies should be at least 30 mm.
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S One User’s Manual Menu Knife pressure Knife offset FlexCut Tool Actions Settings Actions Replot Replot Replot arrows …or enter the value. to confirm. change the value… OPOS will register the marks for the second contour and then cut that contour. This process of registering and cutting will repeat itself automatically until all remaining contours have been cut.
S One User’s Manual 3.3.3 Cutting the same graphic on multiple media sheets If the same graphic design needs to be printed on multiple sheets, this feature can be used. NOTE: The sheets should be of approximately the same size and the graphics on them should be oriented and positioned in the same way.
S One User’s Manual 8. Perform the cutting job on the first sheet. 9. The cutter will stop after the first contour has been cut and will come online again. 10. Raise the pinch rollers and remove the sheet manually.
3.3.4 OPOS Barcode 3.3.4.1 Introduction The S One cutters can also read a barcode. Certain RIPs can print a barcode together with the OPOS marks. This barcode can then be used to identify the job and automatically retrieve the required cutting data from the computer.
The media calibration “teaches” the cutter the reflection levels of the mark colour and the media colour. NOTE: Although the OPOS sensor is factory calibrated, Summa recommends performing a test to determine how well the factory-set parameters work with the materials you are using.
S One User’s Manual 3.4.1 OPOS calibration 1. Switch on the cutter and load black vinyl with a white backing. NOTE: OPOS calibration MUST be done with black vinyl with a white backing. Menu FlexCut Tool Actions Settings Calibrations Configuration...
S One User’s Manual 3.4.2 Media calibration Media calibration ensures that the sensor can recognize the marks. OPOS is factory calibrated to work with a wide range of materials. However, certain materials, such as those with a high gloss, may not work with the default settings. Before working with such materials, perform a media calibration test.
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S One User’s Manual The cutter will make a circular movement while it measures the reflection of the mark colour. Then a value is shown that is typical for this combination of media colour - mark colour. Save this value for future use.
4 DETAILED OPERATION 4.1 Introduction This chapter includes a detailed list of all parameters that can be changed and tests that can be initiated from the touchscreen. Chapters 1 and 2 of this manual describe in detail the main use of the touchscreen. This chapter can be used as a reference for locating a particular parameter setting or test.
4.2.4 Tool Two tools can be used on the S One: a knife or a pen. If the tool has been changed, use this menu to set up the machine to use the newly inserted tool. This is explained in chapter 2.2.1.
S 0ne User’s Manual 4.3 Actions Actions Confidence test Load Load extented Replot Reset FIG 4-2 ACTION MENU 4.3.1 Confidence test This submenu allows you to perform a quick electrical and mechanical test of the cutter to ensure that the cutter is fully operational. A media sheet of at least A3/B size must be used for this test.
S One User’s Manual 4.4 Settings FIG 4-3 SETTINGS MENU 4.4.1 Velocity Velocity is the bundled parameter to change the speed of the tool/media. This parameter is explained in section 2.3. 4.4.2 Overcut This submenu allows you to generate an overcut to make weeding easier. Each time the knife moves up or down, the cutter cuts a bit further.
S 0ne User’s Manual 4.4.5 Panel This submenu allows you to enable or disable the internal segmentation function of the cutter. Segmentation is used for several different applications. The most common are FlexCut and long jobs with or without the roll-up option. Paneling: to set panelling on or off.
S One User’s Manual 4.5 Calibrations FIG 4-5 CALIBRATIONS MENU 4.5.1 Calibrate media (OPOS) This calibration is used for particular combinations of registration mark colour and media colour. The procedure is explained in section 3.4.2. 4.5.2 Calibrate OPOS This calibration determines the distance between the centre of the OPOS sensor and the knife tip.
S 0ne User’s Manual You can choose in the menu to calibrate the sensor for a special media or to make this the Reset default default setting. The procedure below describes how to calibrate. If is chosen in step 5 of the procedure, the procedure ends there and the settings for that user for that sensor are reset to default.
S One User’s Manual Use the arrows to set the sensitivity between 0 (most sensitive) and 4 (least sensitive). The sensitivity is correctly set when if the sensor is covered, the indicator bar should be (almost completely) black, and when it is not covered, (almost completely) white.
S 0ne User’s Manual 4.6 Configuration FIG 4-8 SETTINGS MENU 4.6.1 Ethernet When connecting a cutter to Ethernet, a number of parameters must be set in this menu. This is explained in section 1.4.2. 4.6.2 Wi-Fi Wi-Fi setup is explained in section 1.4.3. 4.6.3 USB Port This parameter can be set to USB port 1, USB port 2, USB port 3, or USB port 4.
The default setting is 4.6.11 Tray One The Tray One (automatic sheet feeder) is only compatible with the smaller models of the S One cutting plotter. The Tray One has a separate manual.
5 MAINTENANCE 5.1 Introduction The S One cutter series has several sliding surfaces made of smooth metals and plastics. They are virtually frictionless and require no lubrication. They do, however, collect dust and lint which can affect the cutter’s performance. Keep the cutter as clean as possible by using a dust cover.
5.1.2 Cleaning the media sensors Over time, the media sensors may become dirty with accumulated residue from the media. This may cause the cutter to malfunction. Clean the media sensors by swiping them with cotton swabs. FIG 5-2 MEDIA SENSORS S ONE CUTTERS Maintenance...
S 0ne User’s Manual 5.1.3 Cleaning the Y-Guide Rail There are 4 sliding surfaces on the Y guiding rail on which the tool carriage slides from left to right. Two sliding surfaces (1) at the front of the guiding rail and 2 sliding surfaces at the rear of the guiding rail (2), directly behind the visible sliding surfaces at the front.
S One User’s Manual 5.1.4 Changing the fuse WARNING: Before changing the fuses, make sure that the cutter is completely disconnected from its power source. WARNING: For continued protection against fire hazard, only replace with fuses of the same type and rating: T2A H250V.
By replacing the knife with a pen, these cutters can also be used to produce inexpensive previews of new graphic designs on paper. The S One series are available in different sizes and different configurations. Depending on the region, certain sizes and or configurations may not be available.
Action sets to automate the workflow Sorting facilities to shorten the output time Vector clean-up MacSign • Plug-in for Illustrator, for direct cutting to Summa roll cutter MacOS X (10.2 or higher) Connection by USB or TCP/IP OPOS support Registration required Summa Cutter Control •...
S One User’s Manual 6.2 Technical Specifications 6.2.1 Machine dimensions S1D60 S1D60 S1D75 S1D120 S1D140 S1D160 with stand inch inch inch inch inch inch Height 1112 43.8 1112 43.8 1112 43.8 1112 43.8 1112 43.8 Width 38.2 38.2 1120 44.1 1615 63.6...
S One User’s Manual 6.2.3 Media handling S1D60 S1D75 S1D120 S1D140 S1D160 inch inch Inch inch Inch Media Width Minimum Maximum 27.7 33.6 1350 53.1 1500 1690 66.5 Pinch rollers 4 (3 for FX) Max .working 23.2 29.1 1235 48.6 1385 54.5...
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S One User’s Manual The S1D140FX has a total of 9 fixed pinch roller positions: Working area Target media width (margin) Position Inch Inch 1323 52.08 1372 (24) 54 (1.0) 1172 46.18 1220 (23) 48 (0.9) 37.55 1000 (23) 40 (1.2) 34.01...
RJ45 female connector WIFI 802.11 b/g/n • WEP Network security • WPA/WPA2 Personal I/O Port connector USB series “B” receptacle (female plug) Mating connector USB series “B” plug (male plug) Version Buffer Size 10 MB Not available on S One D140FX Specifications...
S One User’s Manual 6.2.6 Wi-Fi Wi-Fi is only available in select countries. This is due to EMC tests done according to European Directive (2014/53/EU): EN 303 446-1 Ver. 1.2.1 • EN 301 489-1 Ver. 2.1.1 • EN 301 489-17 Ver 3.1.1 •...
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