Wizard™ International, Inc., 4600 116th St. SW, Mukilteo, WA 98275 888/855-3335 Wizard CMC 8000+ Getting Started Manual Contents Check CMC Contents .....................4 Equipment Required ....................4 Where to Find More Information ...................4 Knowledge Base .......................4 Website ........................4 CMC Components ......................5 Head Labeled ......................5...
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Upon receipt of equipment, review for shipping damage and advise if any. Verify that contents listed on the pack- ing slip are received. Read Manual before installing and operating equipment. Save Packaging. Equipment Required The CMC Stand must be assembled first before unpacking the Wizard™ CMC (Computerized Mat Cutter) 110 volt electrical outlet Air source - You will need an air compressor that supplies between 100psi and 120psi.
The 8000+ CMC Parts Labeled Setting up the CMC Congratulations on acquiring the Wizard™ computerized mat cutter (CMC). The following instructions will walk you through unpacking and setting up the CMC. Begin by clearing an area for the CMC. Refer to the Stand Instructions for the minimum amount of space needed.
See Contract Section 1 “Shipping Charges.” Remove Gantry Cover 1. Remove the screw holding the bottom gantry cover in place, and set the cover and screw aside. Wizard™ CMC Model 8000+ Hardware and Software Getting Started Guide 20-71050-1 GettingStartedManual8+-70FrameShop 03/13/24...
Wizard™ International, Inc., 4600 116th St. SW, Mukilteo, WA 98275 888/855-3335 Removing the Shipping Blocks 1. Locate the four shipping blocks holding the gantry in place. There are two on the upper gantry. One is to the left of the gantry on the underside of the top rail.
4. Roll the head up the gantry until it lines up to the head grabber arm on the right side of the gantry. Wizard™ CMC Model 8000+ Hardware and Software Getting Started Guide 20-71050-1 GettingStartedManual8+-70FrameShop 03/13/24...
Wizard™ International, Inc., 4600 116th St. SW, Mukilteo, WA 98275 888/855-3335 5. Connect the air to the head by twisting the two air fittings together, matching colors. 6. Connect the head power plug (square connection) to the head grabber arm.
8. The air compressor should supply at least 100psi. 9. Turn on the air. CAUTION: The air regulator is factory-set. Do not make adjustments to it.* Wizard™ CMC Model 8000+ Hardware and Software Getting Started Guide 20-71050-1 GettingStartedManual8+-70FrameShop 03/13/24...
Wizard™ International, Inc., 4600 116th St. SW, Mukilteo, WA 98275 888/855-3335 Connect the Computer and ECU Hook up Computer Peripherals 1. Place the computer on the computer stand. 2. Hook up the keyboard and mouse by plugging their USB cables into the computer.
Power Up the Computer Turn on the computer. Allow a minute or so for it to power up. Launch FrameShop Double-click on the FrameShop icon to start the software. Wizard™ CMC Model 8000+ Hardware and Software Getting Started Guide 20-71050-1 GettingStartedManual8+-70FrameShop 03/13/24...
Wizard™ International, Inc., 4600 116th St. SW, Mukilteo, WA 98275 888/855-3335 Creating Your First Mat Edit New Mat 1. Click Design on the main screen to create a new design. 2. Stay on the Single tab. There are three...
2 layers. Cut Your First Mat 1. Click Send to CMC to take the design to the Cut Preview. Wizard™ CMC Model 8000+ Hardware and Software Getting Started Guide 20-71050-1 GettingStartedManual8+-70FrameShop 03/13/24...
Wizard™ International, Inc., 4600 116th St. SW, Mukilteo, WA 98275 888/855-3335 Matboard Size 1. Make sure the matboard size is sufficient for the mat being cut. Since we’re cutting a small design, the default setting should be acceptable. Outside Cut 1.
3. If the head is aligned but a different cartridge or blade depth is needed, user will be prompted to change the blade cartridge and/or the blade depth. "Insert Blade Cartridge and Adjust Blade Depth" on page for more information. Wizard™ CMC Model 8000+ Hardware and Software Getting Started Guide 20-71050-1 GettingStartedManual8+-70FrameShop 03/13/24...
Wizard™ International, Inc., 4600 116th St. SW, Mukilteo, WA 98275 888/855-3335 Prepare to Cut Homing and Alignment Never pull/push on the Drive Shaft to move the Gantry. Use the Gantry Arm. 1. Rotate the footblock into the 12 O’Clock position, with the blade cartridge on top of the head.
3. Click on the template thumbnail under template design. 4. Template Library opens. 5. Click on new template thumbnail to select it. Wizard™ CMC Model 8000+ Hardware and Software Getting Started Guide 20-71050-1 GettingStartedManual8+-70FrameShop 03/13/24...
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Wizard™ International, Inc., 4600 116th St. SW, Mukilteo, WA 98275 888/855-3335 5. The new template is displayed. Proceed to Cutting 6. Click Cut to go to the Cut Preview screen. Outside Cut 1. Click the Outside Cut toggle to On. We will be putting in a larger piece of matboard to cut the outside.
Unlike the other cartridges, there is no dropdown cartridge selection for the 45°+ Blade Cartridge on the editor. The 45°+ Blade Cartridge is designated by the blade depth selected. Wizard™ CMC Model 8000+ Hardware and Software Getting Started Guide 20-71050-1 GettingStartedManual8+-70FrameShop 03/13/24...
Wizard™ International, Inc., 4600 116th St. SW, Mukilteo, WA 98275 888/855-3335 Select Thicker Matboard Depth 1. On the Cut Preview Screen, click the Blade Depth button. 2. Select the blade depth for this thicker matboard layer. The user will not be prompted for the 45°+ Blade Cartridge until they select a blade depth of 16 or greater.
3. Grasp the head and manually lower the head back to the home position. 4. Pull out the Emergency Stop button and realign the head. "Homing and Alignment" on page 18. Wizard™ CMC Model 8000+ Hardware and Software Getting Started Guide 20-71050-1 GettingStartedManual8+-70FrameShop 03/13/24...
Click check for corners on the license screen. FrameShop will use the internet connection to download corners. If not connected to the internet, FrameShop can connect to Wizard via a modem. Q: My FrameShop keeps opening in demo mode and will not cut. What should I check? Make sure that the ECU is properly hooked up, plugged in and turned on.
1. Clean CMC rails with a soft cloth and general purpose cleaner, especially the lower rail where wheels have the most contact with the machine. 2. Offload the Air Regulator. See "Offload Air Regulator" on page 26 for instructions. Wizard™ CMC Model 8000+ Hardware and Software Getting Started Guide 20-71050-1 GettingStartedManual8+-70FrameShop 03/13/24...
Wizard™ International, Inc., 4600 116th St. SW, Mukilteo, WA 98275 888/855-3335 Monthly: 1. Clean and drain the air compressor to ensure that the air line is free of moisture and oil. Moisture is very detrimental to hardware and can cause a variety of problems. Check your air compressor documentation for instructions.
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