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- Page 1 Cut-True DDC50 Automatic High-Speed Die Cutter UNPACKING, SET-UP & 8/2024 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION MANUAL...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Unpack and Installation Instructions Unpack Instructions ....................1-2 Installation Requirements ..................1-4 1.2.1 Minimum space requirements ..............1-4 1.2.2 Power Requirements ................1-5 1.2.3 Workstation Hardware Requirements ............1-5 Installation Precautions ..................... 1-6 Installation ......................... 1-8 1.4.1 Accessory check ..................1-8 1.4.2 Cutter preparation .................. -
Page 3: Unpack Instructions
Unpack Instructions 1. Remove the straps [A] and boxes [B] on top of the main crate. 3. Remove black screws along the bottom of the crate. 2. Remove black screws on top of the lid and remove the lid [C]. 4. - Page 4 5. Lift up the crate [E] to remove it. Intentionally blank 6. Remove the plastic wrap [F]. Installation Procedure...
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Page 5: Installation Requirements
Installation Requirements 1.2.1 Minimum space requirements 1. The working space is different from the machine dimensions. 2. Ensure there is sufficient space at the rear of the Cut-True DDC50 to easily load sheets and adjust the media side guides. 3. Ensure there is sufficient space above the Cut-True DDC50 to easily press the Emergency Stop Switch in case of a problem. 4. Ensure there is space by the side of the machine to operate the control panel and the feeder control button. -
Page 6: Power Requirements
2. Windows 10 Professional / Windows 11 Professional x64 bit withstand the system’s combined rated current. 3. 4 GB of RAM, 8 GB recommended (supplied with Cut-True DDC50 2. The current consumption can be seen on the machine labels. For example: Server Station) if the machine label says “100-240 V, 3.4-1.7 A”... -
Page 7: Installation Precautions
Installation Precautions Safety measures • This equipment is not suitable for use in locations where children are Please read the information and safety measures carefully prior to installation likely to be present. and initial operation of the unit. • Do not use emergency stop button for regular operation of the Cutter. •... - Page 8 Safety measures, continued Warning: PINCH / CRUSHING HAZARD! There are “Pinch Hazard” stickers on the DDC50 to remind the user to use extra caution when the machine is running: • Do not ever put your hand under vacuum belt area while machine main switch is ON. Vacuum feed belt goes up and down. Hands or fingers can be crushed.
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Page 9: Accessory Check
Cut-True DDC50 Installation 1.4.1 Accessory check Description Item Left Side Frame Front Filler Strip Right Side Frame Central Support Brace Internal Shelf Front Door Base Accessory box (incl. USB Cable, Ethernet Cable, Power Cord, Calibration Pen Tools, Blade Holder, Creasing Tool & Blades) Stand Assembly Box (incl. -
Page 10: Cutter Preparation
1.4.2 Cutter preparation 3. Place the base panel [D] onto the bottom of the stand, align all fixing 1. Take the side frame pieces [A] and place them with the casters upwards. holes and screw it loosely in place using remaining type screws (4x) [E], then fully tighten all screws. Place the Central Support Brace [B] between the side frame pieces [A]. 4. - Page 11 7. Place the bottom pin [H] of the door into the bottom slot [I]. 5. Place the Internal Shelf [F] on the Central Support Brace, align all fixing holes and screw it loosely in place with supplied screws (4x) [G], then fully tighten all four screws. 6. On the left side of the unit locate two holes for door. Locate bottom 8.
- Page 12 Caution: For safety, a minimum of four people should lift the cutter onto the base. Warning: Do not lift the unit from the bottom but use the handles [K] on the sides! Pinch risk: Keep fingers away from base of cutter when being lowered! Lifting point 11.
- Page 13 13. Retrieve Front Filler Strip [O] and install it above the door with screws (2x) [P]. 15. Retrieve Tag Reduction Plate [R] from accessory box and slide it on to the screws (2x) [Q]. Note: Tag Reduction Plate is a removable extension that provides more sup- port to the sheet being moved back and forth.
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Page 14: Fuse Replacement (If Required)
1.4.3 Fuse replacement (if required) Procedure: Warning: Be sure the power cord is unplugged before replacing the fuse! The DDC50 is shipped with a F 6.3 A fuse installed. This fuse works in 100-240 Vac environments. 1. Open the inlet filter fuse holder cover. 2. Replace the fuses [A] (2x). Installation Procedure 1-13... -
Page 15: Tool Carriage And Tools Installation
1.4.4 Tool Carriage and Tools installation Tools installation The tool carriage is mounted on a bar, located at the front of your DDC50 cutter that spans across the cutting area. The Tool Carriage contains two tool holders, each independently controllable. Each Tool Holder enables Tool Holder you to install or switch easily and efficiently between a range of tools. - Page 16 Bracket to hold tool Flange Tool holder Intentionally blank 3. Make sure that the tool bracket is engaged on top of the tool’s flange, then tighten the screw. It is important that the bracket to hold the tool is over the flange as this will hold the tool down. (If the flange is above the bracket that holds the tool, the tool height will be incorrect and the tool may gradually move up during operation).
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Page 17: Software Installation
(acting as a production server). DDC50 Pro Software for your Cut-True DDC50 is supplied on the included CD, however it may also be downloaded from the Formax website. Note: DDC50 Pro requires a Minimum display resolution: 960×830. - Page 18 DDC50 Pro installation for CorelDraw Skip this section if you have installed DDC50 Pro for Adobe Illustrator. As part of the DDC50 Pro installation, the plug-in’s to CorelDRAW are installed, however you need to add a shortcut into CorelDRAW. 1. Open CorelDRAW then click on the Tools menu, and select Options.
- Page 19 6. On Appearance tab, click [Import]. 7. From the [Import] drop down, select [Files] at the bottom. 9. Open Shortcut Keys Tab. Place the mouse cursor at New Shortcut Key input field then click and hold down the Alt key and type C. 10. To add DDC50 Pro icon to your tool bar click on the DDC50 Pro command from the Macro list, press and hold the left mouse button and drag the icon next to the printer icon on the tool bar and release.
- Page 20 Intentionally blank 11. To add the DDC50 Pro plug-in to your File Menu next to the Print item, press and hold on the Command name again at point, Click and hold the left mouse button and drag the icon until you position the mouse over File Menu, which will pop open the file drop-down menu.
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Page 21: Activation
DDC50 Pro Activation 1.5.2 The first time you open the DDC50 Pro application, you will need to activate it before you can use it. 1. To launch DDC50 Pro, use the Windows Start menu, or press the Windows key on keyboard and select the DDC50 Pro icon. 4. Upon first launch, the Activation screen will appear. 5. The DDC50 Pro software can be activated automatically online. Enter the License Code from the card supplied with DDC50 Pro software and fill in your details. Click [Activate]. -
Page 22: Connecting And Powering On The Cutter
Connecting and powering on the cutter 1.6.2 Connecting to computer The DDC50 Pro software includes the USB and Ethernet drivers built 1.6.1 Turning on the cutter into the software. There is no need to install any additional drivers. Warning: Note: Operation can not be guaranteed in the following circumstances: Before connecting the machines to the power supply, make sure that each 1) When connection is made through a USB hub or an add-on USB board. -
Page 23: Usb Or Ethernet Connection Confirmation
USB or Ethernet Connection confirmation 1.6.3 5. If the Output Device shows, [File Output] then the connection has not been successful [C]. Switch off the cutter and wait 10 seconds. Unplug 1. Launch DDC50 Pro. the USB cable from your computer and try a different port, then switch 2. -
Page 24: Checking The Installation
Checking the installation 1.7.1 Test Cut The Test Cut function allows you to check your blade depth/force settings on your DDC50 cutter and perform calibration of Align Tool2 to Tool1. Warning: Do not press [TEST CUT] until you have loaded a sheet of media and moved the Off/Line ENTER tool carriage into a clear area on the media, away from the far right side of the... - Page 25 7. Check the result of the test cut on the ejected sheet. If the cut depth is not sufficient, (or it is too excessive) then select the appropriate Tool (i.e. Tool1) and adjust the force using the Left arrow and Right arrow keys on the panel until you can cut your material correctly. 8.
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Page 26: Calibration Of The Vision3 Sensor Offset To The Cutting Blade
1.7.2 Calibration of the Vision3 sensor offset to the Cutting Blade The DDC50 engine includes a Vison3 sensor which is an 8th Generation ARMS system (Automatic Registration Mark Sensor). The Vision3 sensor uses camera automatically detect registration marks. The position of the registration marks on your sheet allows DDC50 Pro to compensate for any scale or skew errors and adapt cutting lines enabling highly accurate cutting to elements printed on the media. - Page 27 2. Load blank paper sheet(s) into the media tray. Adjust the self centering side guides to the edges of the media. Ensure they are not too tight against the side of the media. 3. Make sure the Cutter is connected to computer via USB or Ethernet (Section 1.6.2) Note: If the DDC50 is connected in the Settings (Section 1.6.3) you should see a preview of the Vison3’s CCD camera in the ‘Live Preview’...
- Page 28 5. At the top right of the DDC50 Pro window, click on the [Productivity] button to display the productivity window. 6. From the Media Options click on the media size to match the paper size 9. The DDC50 Settings dialogue box will appear. Here you can manually you placed in the feeder.
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